text,label "Fun for adults too! I really enjoy these scissors for my inspiration books that I am making (like collage, but in books) and using these different textures these give is just wonderful, makes a great statement with the pictures and sayings. Want more, perfect for any need you have even for gifts as well. Pretty cool!",4 "Making the cut! Looked all over in art supply and other stores for ""crazy cutting"" scissors for my 4-year old grandson. These are exactly what I was looking for - fun, very well made, metal rather than plastic blades (so they actually do a good job of cutting paper), safe (""blunt"") ends, etc. (These really are for age 4 and up, not younger.) Very high quality. Very pleased with the product.",4 "Fiskars Softouch Multi-Purpose Scissors, 10"" These are the BEST scissors I have ever owned. I am left-handed and take note that either a left or right-handed person can use these equally well.If you have arthritis, as I do, these scissors are amazing as well. Well worth the price. I now own three pairs of these and have convinced many other people in my quilting group that they NEED a pair as well!They cut through muli layers and difficult to cut items really well.Do buy them, you won't regret it!",4 "Best scissors ever This Fiskars Scissors are the best i've bougth in time. It are excellent for delicated fabrics and silck ribbon embroidery, also work perfectly with paper.",4 "A great tool to make your work easier I finally gave in and bought these after years of wanting them. I'm so glad I did!I'm a book artist and crafter, and I usually do my creative work in marathon stretches. (You know, nothing for three weeks and then an all-day session...) These scissors make it so much easier. They cut easily and cleanly, with no hand fatigue. They also saved me when I did all my Christmas gift wrapping.I should have just bought these in the first place!",4 "Better than the traditional kind This is my second pair of Fiskar multi-purpose scissors. I got the first pair 6 years ago and used them constantly in my art studio for all kinds of cutting. They worked perfectly until I accidentally stepped on them. These scissors are extremely comfortable, stay sharper than the traditional kind, and work beautifully.",4 "PHOTO SHOWN WAS NOT ITEM SHIPPED. THE FISKARS SOFTOUCH SCISSORS THAT WERE SHOWN ON THE WEBSITE WERE NOT THE ITEMS THAT WERE SHIPPED. I WAS SHIPPED THE 'NEWER' VERSION OF THE SAME ITEM. I WANTED THE VERSION THAT WAS SHOWN AND EXPECTED IT. I DO NOT LIKE THE HANDLES OF THE 'NEWER' VERSION AND WANTED THE OLDER ONES, AS I WAS LOOKING AT ON THE SITE. UPDATING YOUR SITES WOULD SAVE EVERYONE MORE TIME AND EFFORT!",1 "Not Very Sharp Like the previous reviewer, I was very happy to be able to order safety pins on-line. I live in a small town, and they are impossible to find. These safety pins are very large- about 2.25"" long. Also, they are not very sharp. I used them to pin 2-3 garments together for a children's clothing resale, and had a VERY difficult time getting the point to go through in both directions. This was true on all types of fabric from denim to cotton to jersey. The dull point of one of these safety pins tore a hole in one polo-style, jersey shirt!",2 "Nice Large Basic Safety Pins ****These are your basic large safety pins and come in a package of 65. I always found myself buying assortments of safety pins and using up all of the large ones first, so these solve a problem for me. These safety pins are all the same size, called a ""Size 3"" as far as safety pin sizes go, but actually are two inches or 5.1 centimeters long. They are nickel-plated, not fancy, but do the job just fine. Save yourself a lot of time hunting these down in stores by buying them here on Amazon! They seem sharp enough for the uses I have for them; however, I don't think they would be good for any extra fine work, as they are just general-usage quality.Recommended.****",3 "Great Safety Pins These Dritz(R) Extra Large Safety Pins are great. They are great for fixing hems and any other clothes emergencies. I highly recommend them.",4 "When you need a safety pin... We are organizing our costume stock and large quantity safety pins are in big demand. Wish this came in a larger quantity, but they do serve the purpose.",3 "Safety pins As another reviewer noted these do not pierce cloth well at all so were basically useless for me. I threw them in the trash",0 "Lg Safety Pins The safety pins were adequate, but they weren't as sturdy as I would have liked. The size was just right.",2 "Yep, they are safety pins How do you review pins? They arrived as shown. They pinned my bedskirt to the box springs. I have no complaints/",4 "Cheap metal It all depends on your purpose for these safety pins. I needed them for holding Velcro in place as the Velcro was pulling apart too easily. These safety pins bent as I tried to stab them into the material. The point is sharp, but the surface is rough. This rough point causes the material to cling to the safety pin rather than allow the pin to pass through easily.I would recommend the Dritz Quilter's Safety Pins. They are Nickel plated which makes them smooth and rust resistant.",1 "Safety Pins It was a pleasure to finally be able to purchase some safety pins. You cannot find safety pins in stores any more and I do not go to the fabric stores that often. The safety pins arrived as promised and I have been using them. It is like finally finding the jewel you have been looking for for so long. Thank you again for offering this to your customers.",4 "really fast service received this in 2 days, great service. exactly what i'd ordered. very happy with quick service! need four more words to send this...",4 "Perfect size! Easy to store and maintain! This mat is awsome. Perfect size, easy to store away and wonderful to use! The grid on it really helps me. I don't have an artistic or accurate eye, so often times my straight lines are actually cady-wonker. The grid is amazingly useful and has had every angle I needed!This mat has sped up many projects in conjunction with the rotary blades from Olfa. It used to take days of cutting (I have arthritis) and now I get it all done in an afternoon.",4 "So adorable It's one of those pieces that when you're standing in Joanns and you see the ones that are on sale versus the ones that are full price.. you still pick it up being it's not discounted (: Super cute!",4 "Kandi! I bought this to make kandi name bracelets. The beads are the perfect size and the colors are super cute! I wish there were more of the heart ones though...",4 "Good Addition to a Bead Kit I purchased these for my child's bead kit. The kits never seem to contain enough beads, let alone enough letter beads. These were a great supplement to his kit.",4 "Alphabet Beads The product arrived when promised and contained a good mixture of beads. We plan on using to make bracelets for the grand children",4 "very nice these are perfect for painting, and the price is very good. i would recommend this product, but please leave some more for me.Ed",4 "Either Amazon or Windsor messed up. Only received 1! I received only 1 canvas, even though it says it's a pack of 6. The 1 canvas I did get was great and I already painted on it. I had to chat w/ customer service and they advised they would resend me the order 1 day shipping, but then I looked at the delivery estimate and I won't get it until 9/18/12- 10/5/12, which is pointless. I just read all the other reviews and this seems to be a common occurrence.",3 "Best value for money Good quality, pre-stretched, pre-primed, ready to use. It's also lighter than I expected. Great value for money.I would recommend this to anyone",4 "Great Value! The quality isn't great but the canvases came in 6 which are a great value. You have to coat it a few times but I would totally buy from them again.",3 "11 x 14 Windsor Newton canvas pack The item came in record time and in perfect condition. This was the second time that I have ordered this item and I will reorder it again in the future possibly in a different size.",4 "Careful! The listing shows 6 per case but you only get one! It doesn't show anywhere (that I could see) that this is only one canvas. Very misleading description. I wish I had read all the reviews before ordering!",0 "Picture Frames My wife & I had so many pictures of the grandchildren on the refrigerator - We decided (my wife loves to quilt) to make picture frames to hold all the pics - What a great idea (ribbons on the front hold the pics in place)! Glad we did this, the frig looks a whole lot better now & we can view our grandchildren everyday as we walk down the hall (frames are on both sides).",4 "I highly recommend these! I love painting on these canvases! (I paint with acrylics.) They are excellent quality, have a nice finish to them, and are affordable. I will definitely be buying more.",4 "Great Canvases! These canvases are fantastic! A friend of mine loves to paint so I got her some paints and these canvases. She loves giving away paintings as gifts and these are the perfect size. Plus she's one of those people who often likes to paint the edges so the wrapped around canvas that attaches in the back is perfect.",4 "STILL only sending 1 instead of 6 pack, 2 year problem I realize that this ""should"" be a review about the quality of the product, BUT for almost 2 YEARS people have been commenting that they received one canvas instead of a pack of six. Sorry, but that is simply unacceptable. I'm very disappointed in Amazon for letting it go on this long. I'm sorry that the manufacturer won't have people purchasing their item, but there is no excuse for a problem to continue for nearly 2 years and not be resolved.",0 "Missing The Other Five Like one of the other reviewers, I ordered this as a pack of six. However, it arrived and it was a single canvas in a giant box. What happened to the other five? When I contacted Amazon, it says that they're out of stock for these. Why is this happening to more than one person? Just be sure to check your box. The canvas was nice and actually what I wanted but I didn't want to pay for six and get one...",0 "Canvas Hmmm. I felt the price was good the product is good. You get what you pay for and you get good canvas.",2 "Canvas 11" x 14" 6- pack Canvases exactly as expected, and price was good. Tracked shipment and thoughtit was quite unusual, having 5 entries, in and out, for the same location.",4 "Nice quality Good quality cotton nice and white. They come back stapled and with nice thick wooden frame. Comes at a good price for the quality.",4 "I was worried but this turned out great!!! Exactly what I wanted, 6 pack came in fine... Note the depth - the picture is a bit misleading, they are only 1" deep.",4 "Great price for stretched canvas for a girls' party I was having a painting party for my daughter's 12th birthday party and wanted the kids to have something nice to take home with them, but the cost of canvases can really add up!! I found these canvases for a great price and they were perfect for the purpose for which they were used. I'm not an artist myself, so I don't know much about the quality of canvases, but these definitely met our needs and the girls had a ball!",3 "look good cant wait to put some pictures on them saw on pinterest to mod podge a pic on it to make it look like its canvas and good price!!",3 "Pretty Basic The canvas is nice and heavy and the support is strong. Though I find it a bit heavy for the size of the canvas. It wasn't quite fully stretched and required a bit of work to keep it from bulging throughout the painting process. Required some priming (just basic gesso) before painting. I tried do paint without it at first and the canvas just soaked up my acrylics. Even texture throughout the canvas made it easier once the gesso had been put on. Overall, a pretty basic stretched canvas. Great for the price on all 6 at once though.",3 "Received only 1 Canvass The quality of the canvass is good. Problem is, I received a box with only one canvass, not six (this was supposed to be a 6 pack). Amazon is sending a return label. In the meantime, I have reordered and will hopefully receive 6 canvasses.",2 "great canvases Great canvases. My wife paints signs and exclusively uses these. The canvas is wrapped all the way around and staples on the back. Many other brands of canvases staple on the top, bottom, and sides, but not this product! Very good quality.",4 "Received just one canvas The package contained just one stretched canvas and not 6 as the description claims. I had to return this order as Amazon cannot replace it for some reasons.",1 "Caution only 1 not 6! I caution you from wasting your time and money. I only received one (1) canvas, not six (6) like the product says in the title. No seller feedback!",0 "Received only one canvas These canvases are great, I ordered the six pack a month ago and they arrived on time. So, i ordered again, but this time only one canvas came in a huge box. Amazon is refunding my money for the 5 i didn't receive.",2 "DUPLICATE PROBLEMV-READ REVIEWS & DO NOT ORDER The package contained just one stretched canvas and not 6 as the description claims. I had to return this order as Amazon cannot replace it for some reasons which made a lousy non-Christmas present and I have no refund 6 weeks to-date..",0 "DO NOT BUY!!! This product claims to be six canvases but in fact they only send one. IT IS A RIPOFF!! DON'T BUY.",0 "Great Pack! I got these for a friend who paints. They're great quality and she was thrilled. I received 6 canvases as ordered. It sounds like not all the merchants on this listing are shipping the correct quantity.",4 "Great canvas This product came to me quickly and I am very satisfied with how it is packaged. The canvas itself is great quality and the wrapping it comes inside of keeps it clean until I decide to use each individual one.",4 "Buy an X-Acto You can get a better quality product for what you are paying, don't get me wrong, it does what it says, but is not the best quality.",0 "Air brush fine needle This tool does what it is suppose to do and you cant beat the price. The only difference in the factery one and this one is the factery one was crome plated on the inside also. The part that the cone covers. This one is not. That may mean it will wear out quicker. But you still cant beat the price.",4 "These are great! Excellent stretcher bars! Go together easily and work perfectly. I use these with Photographic canvas and these have performed well for me!",4 "Good quality, minor flaws I bought these to make my own stretched canvases and to stretch some paintings I'd already done. When I got these, the first thing I noticed is they ranged greatly in color, dark wood to light wood. Although it's not really that important as only a very little bit of the frame shows through the back, and none at all once hanged. The only other thing I'd have liked is if they were cut a little more cleanly. The ends aren't as smooth as the picture and if you're not careful, they could easily give you a splinter.Other than that these are very nice. Once put together they seem sturdy and they're light enough to make hanging them not a problem. They make a great deal too.",3 "Good Stuff I used Golden's Hard Molding Paste on a raised stencil design and it worked perfectly, very smooth finish. There are other mediums to use with raised stencils, but often need to be polished later, a dusty job.The height of the design will depend on what the user wants - either slightly raised, or a higher finish. It is put on like cake frosting, very easy to do, using no muscle. I love it.",4 "Great Buy I actually bought this item from ""Amazon Warehouse"" used but ""Like New"" condition. When they say ""Like New"" it's pretty darn close. The compressor came in it's original box with all accessories in their original plastic package and the cords spooled up as if it came from the factory. I haven't yet seen a blemish on the unit itself. It really is in like new condition (and was $60 cheaper than a new unit from Amazon).This compressor is great. I was originally considering the Smart Jet (non-Pro) however what pushed me over is that if you lower the air pressure on the Smart Jet it achieves a lower pressure by a bleed valve which just lets the air run out. The result is that the auto-shutoff feature of the Smart Jet is then rendered useless and the compressor just runs constantly. This compressor however has a true regulator and you can decrease the pressure without loosing the auto-shutoff functionality. It also has a ""protective case"" around it.----------------------------Update October 2012A year and a half later and the compressor is still doing great. I also have a larger shop compressor used for pneumatic tools, and compare to that this unit is way quieter. The tank fills up in about 30 seconds then it shuts off and is quiet. It's nice to be able to paint things at night, 10PM or 11PM, without worrying about how it will affect others in the house or the neighbor. If I had to buy another air brush compressor for some reason... well, I think I might just buy a 2nd one of these.",4 "Great little compressor Relatively quiet compressor that has a variable PSI, a real one, not an airbleed.The only thing that would make this better would be an air storage tank but that's a different model for a few bucks more.",4 "Be careful! I purchased these brayers in good faith. They are lousy. The rubber rollers are not round and leave gaps in the relief block.I cannot recommend these to anyone at any level of printmaking skills.",0 "Machine didn't work Granted this probably isn't the rule, but I received a non-functioning unit. I received no replacement, but did receive a full refund.",0 "great portfolio My art school using these and I bought one from one. It keeps work in progress well organized and holds it tight enough that pastels don't smear.",4 "Caution with this supplier this product is ok however, unlike the discription claims it is not easy to cut, even with new sharp tools, the seets that I recieved tend to be very hard almost like Lenoleum tile for your floor, but even harder serface then even those. Either the product some where got exposed to extreame heat or its old.",1 "Naef Basile I must say that the description of the product is very confusing. If this oil is not recommended for fine art use, then what in God's name is it FOR?!",2 "Opaque is the way to go for dark fabrics! For people new to screen printing, be sure to get the opaque ink for dark fabrics. While attempting to make a shirt I learned the hard way that you have to use opaque ink on a black t-shirt. Once I did this, my shirts were awesome!!! This brand and color was great and I definitely recommend.",4 "Very nice selection The beads were shipped VERY quickly and were as described. The beads are of varied size, and the colors were perfect for my project.",4 "Pretty beads Bought them as a gift to my bed-rest bound sister, and they were really pretty.",4 "so THIS is what inky black means... an exquisite ink.. this is what inky black is supposed to be like. flows easily, works with the Calligraphic Art pens, I use it for both writing and sketching and it works well for both. fairly waterproof. all in all a great ink. love the color - a ""true"" black.",4 "Good ink I bought this to replace my Omas black ink that was running out to use in my Lamy 2000 fountain pen. The ink flows fine and gives even coverage on the two kind of paper I commonly use, I would definitely recommend it. The ink lost one star because it is a dark, dark grey rather than a true black as was the Omas but only suffers when held right next to one another. I don't know if this is due to the paper I am using. Also it seems this ink drys a little slower and thus smudges somewhat easier, this is NOT an objective measurement however but a feeling and obviously will depend on the paper used.",3 "The one ink everyone should start with. I'm using this in a Lamy Safari. It starts right up on any kind of paper I've tried it on, including receipt paper at work. Flows smoothly from the pen without skipping. It's dull black, but perfect for professional situations or signatures with difficult paper. I'll buy again.",3 "Beautiful Ink I love this ink! It is very reliable. I use it for everything from taking notes and writing, to sketching, and even use watercolors over it!!",4 "Good product First time to buy fountain pen ink. Use it with a Lamy safari and the Z24 converter. Everything works great. Product arrived on time and in good shape.",4 "Excellent Ink I am a huge fan of Noodler's Ink. The company believes in providing a quality product at a reasonable price. I haven't used a Noodler's ink that I wasn't pleased with. The standard bulletproof black is one of my favorites. It is a very well behaved ink with almost no feathering or bleed through even on the crummiest of paper. It is a little bit on the drier side, but no so much that it is a problem even in drier pens. I use it everyday.",4 "Top-shelf fountain pen ink Noodler's Black Bulletproof is my go-to ink for serious work. It's waterproof, fraud-proof, and will write well on any kind of paper. This is the only fountain pen ink I know that can be used for crossword puzzles on newspaper pulp without feathering or bleeding through. Once the ink dries on the page, it's not removable. I once ran a note through the laundry in the pocket of my jeans, and the writing was still perfectly legible when I discovered the washed piece of paper in the pocket later.This is well-behaved ink, with only one minor drawback: it exhibits nib creep in most pens. If you don't care about seeing a bit of ink riding the top of the nib as you write, this is not an issue, and the great properties of Noodler's Black more than make up for it.If you write with a fountain pen, and you want an ink that's smooth, waterproof, and rock-solid permanent once it dries, there's really only one pick...Noodler's Black Bulletproof.",4 "No longer need a ballpoint With Noodler's Black Waterproof Fountain Pen Ink - Bulletproof, you no longer need a ballpoint pen. You can do with a fountain pen, what you had to previously do with a ballpoint or similar type pen. This ink, once it dries, is as waterproof and smudge proof as any other kind of pen ink. You can feel safe from signing legal documents to writing post cards. You can do it all with this ink.",4 "great ink at first i was slightly disappointed as i thought it wasn't waterproof like it claims, but i later realized i must have had some old ink still in my pen barrel combining with the noodlers. completely satisfied with this product, just make sure you don't mix it with any other ink... it loses it's ""bulletproofness"" if you do.",4 "Simply works like it's supposed to This ink works as it's supposed to. I use it in a Lamy Safari Grey, and it has become my ""main"" pen. I use it for filling out repair orders at work, practicing handwriting, and filling out important documents and writing checks. This combination brings the tactile feel of writing back to mundane documents. I am not good at it but it has also brought a certain ""organic"" feel to my doodles and small cartoons, that otherwise would be lacking. Quality products are in short supply, be sure to support vendors/manufactures who continue to bring them to the public!!",4 "The Greatest Invention Since the Wheel! I love this ink!I love using fountain pens, but I always have to carry a regular pen with me, because the ink isn't waterproof (no good for checks and important notes). Well now it is!This ink works great! It dries quickly, leaves a nice dark line, and is completely waterproof!I'm so thrilled about discovering this ink that I ordered it in a bunch of colors and even ordered some extra pens, because now I will be able to use my fountain pens for everything!The only drawback that I see about this ink is that it smells a bit (to my nose), but I don't inhale it I just write with it, so its benefits well out way this minor issue.WARNING!!! Noodlers gives you your money's worth--they fill the bottle to the very tippy-top! The first time you open the bottle, make sure it is on a level surface and open slowly and carefully. I recommend putting it on some newspaper or a paper towel to open.",4 "The best ink This brand is the best ink I've ever found. I collect pens so I have used many brands. This one is the top. And it is made in the USA!!! I've used 3 other colored ink in this series and they were all great.",4 "Noodler Ink This ink was recommended to me by another fountain pen user. I tried it and liked it and ordered a bottle for myself. It is all that it is advertised to be. Their website is excellent and so is their service.",4 "Works well and made in the USA! Flows well, washes off anything but paper instantly, and once dry on paper will never ever come off. Washed a page under water (I like to test things) and it looked like water never even touched it. Works well in the Moleskine journals and doesn't bleed through at all.",4 "Simply the best I purchased this ink before along with my first fountain pen. I like to sketch, and I find fountain pens complimentary to my art. This ink was VERY dark and got the job done.I live in earthquake-prone California, and a recent quake knocked books off of my shelf. My Noodler's ink was on the shelf as well and consequentially fell too, shattering the glass bottle. Luckily, the tile was wiped clean and the ink left no stain :)I decided that I would need replacement ink ASAP since I was working on a project. I headed over to an office supply store and bought a generic bottle of Parker Quink Ink in black. But as I started to sketch, I noticed that this ink was more of a gray in comparison to the almost abyssal Noodler's ink.Having said this, I am back to purchase another bottle of this Noodler's Bulletproof Black. It is simply the best.WARNING: This ink will spoil you for all other inks!",4 "Good Ink but NOT Waterproof Doesn't feather, with a sharp, crisp, dense line. Slow dries on quality paper where it tends to sit on top rather than be quickly absorbed (cheaper paper). But where it fails as a drawing ink is that it lightly lifts when a wash of water is applied. Even lightly will kill a watercolor or colored ink wash. As long as you don't care about it being absolutely waterproof, this is a great ink, but if you require absolute waterPROOF (as opposed to water ""resistant""), then this is NOT the ink you want.",3 "I love this ink This is great black ink. I purchased it to use in my Lamy Safari Fountain Pen for check writing purposes. I accidentally spilled some on my carpet and it is definitely waterproof. I've got the stain that says so.",4 "Quality Ink. Good ink. Just make sure you shake it. I've been researching the blue bullet proof ink as well. Main reason why I buy this particular ink (among the many Noodler's inks) is that this one is bulletproof. I learned that it is non-messy to use a syringe to refill the pen.",4 "Great Fountain Pen Ink!! This is very good ink for fountain pen, and it has 3 oz compare to parker bottled ink only 2 oz and for almost the same price, and best of all, it is made in U.S.A!!!",4 "Takes a long time to dry It is nice to have a fountain pen ink that is water proof. However, in this particular case it is at the cost of having an ink that takes forever to dry. This it almost impossible to use for left handed people, and one must accept the fact that when writing on multiple pages, there will be ink smears on the pages that touch each other. It's definitely good to have when signing documents or checks, but one can use a simple permanent pen from any office store for that limited use. Buyer beware!",1 "Very good ink, the best for fountain pens. I bought this ink the same time I bought a new fountain pen, So I immediately filled up the converter and went to work with it. It's the best ink for fountain pens that I've used in a long time. It dries almost instantly after writing. i did a test after reading one of the reviews and scribbled some things on a sheet of notebook paper, then ran the faucet with the page under water. The ink stays on the page. It doesn't wash off! It's great! I'm going to use this for check writing as well as school, now that I'm starting college in the fall, among other things as well.",4 "Love the Ink This ink is great. It flow out all my fountain pens really smooth, and it the blackest of the black inks I've used. Simply put, it looks beautiful in contrast to paper.",4 "great product, vendor I like this product very much. The ink flows smoothly and it cleans up very easily, too. All that I read about it was true. The vendor was also very prompt and nice.",4 "Watery gray; not black. I own a Lamy Safari EF pen. I purchased the Noodler's ink due to all the positive reviews. To say that I am vastly disappointed... would be an _understatement_.I purchased the bottle 6-months ago. After first filling my cartridge, I was immediately displeased as the ink was a dark gray color, NOT BLACK. So, I searched the reviews on here and saw complaints about the same issue. However, people suggested that shaking the bottle repeatedly would mix the pigment and thus make it black again. Well, I shook it forcefully for about 20 seconds and refilled the cartridge. No difference whatsoever. So, I emptied the tube and shook it again, this time for 60-seconds. Again, absolutely no difference.So, now 6-months later I found myself needing to refill the pen's cartridge again. Mind you, I stored the ink in a dark drawer, which has not seen the light-of-day since I placed it in there 6-months ago. Low-and-behold absolutely no change / darkening in color. It's still a watery gray color.I would never buy anything Noodlers produces ever again. This was an absolute waste of money for me.Bottom line: if you're a gambling man, or woman, then spin the wheel and hope you get lucky. But, judging by the other reviewers who experienced the same gray color, Noodlers total lack of quality control will be keeping me far, far away from anything they sell.",1 "Good black ink I purchased, Noodler's Bottle 3 ounce Refill - Bulletproof Black 19001, also including,Lamy Refill Converter (LZ24), andLamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine, as a Christmas gift set for my daughter.",4 "good value this was my first ink purchase, for my first fountain pen.shopped around and realized this bottle had the best value for the buck.i'm pleased with the ink's performance, but don't really have enough experience to tell you that it's great. you can read other people's review for that one.",3 "FINE INK THIS IS A GENEROUS PORTION OF RICH, DARK INK. A WONDERFUL COMPLIMENT TO A FOUNTAIN PEN.",4 "Extra Usage professionnel pour encrage résistant à l'eau.Petit problème pour gommer sans traces un trait de crayon sous jacentquand l'encre a été utilisée avec certains outils comme stylo art pen, par exemple.Bonne résistance avec une plume ""classique"".",4 "Not good for watercolor after dry I purchased this ink thinking it would be perfect for sketching before watercolorwashes. It seems to lay on top of the paper and runs after drying it for a day. It's a bit glorpy in consistency. I'm not seeing all the great things people havesaid about this ink.",0 "Buyer beaware of the size of the bottle First of all, the review is ONLY for the size of the bottle, not the quality of the ink.In the item description, it listed the ""shipping weight"" of 10.1OZ. This is very misleading! The actual ink inside the bottle is only 3OZ!!You can get it cheaper from ebay.com in that case...",0 "Smells a little funky, but works fantastically There's honestly not that much to say. After all, its plain ol' black ink. Dries reasonably fast (10-20 seconds). And a word of advice before you open the jar up: the container is filled all the way to the very top. So open it slowly, gently, and on a flat surface. Oh and it doesn't really show through paper. As in, you write ""Noodler's Ink"" on one side of a paper, then flip the paper over and you can see the pressure point from when you applied pressure to get the ink onto the paper.Fantastic ink, a bit on the pricey side. But its a good value.",4 "Noodler's Black Waterproof Fountain Pen Ink Bulletproof This is really a great product. It is permanent, waterproof and just an exellent ink.",4 "Misleading, not waterproof -I've tried this on various types of paper, and no matter how long I let the ink dry, it still smudges very easily with a damp finger!-This bleeds through paper much more than the Montblanc inks-Doesn't dry fast enough. I often have to wait a minute for the whole page to dry before I turn the pageThe ink looks very solid and dark and I do like it; I'm giving it a 3 out of 5 mostly because of misleading ""waterproof"" label, and also because it bleeds easily and doesn't dry fast.",2 "Very unimpressed. After buying a Lamy Safari on a whim, upon reading all of the rave reviews about Noodlers Ink I decided I would give it a shot. Unfortunately, I cannot share the enthusiasm other people have about this ink.Since I am new to fountain pens, I don't have a lot to compare it to other than the default cartridge the Safari comes with. Whereas the default cartridge wrote smoothly and, aside for a few issues here and there, consistently, the Noodlers Ink comes out unevenly and only when it feels like coming out. I find myself having to rewrite letters/words every sentence or so, which makes writing an incredible nuisance. The Lamy cartridge put down a dark color, while this Noodlers comes out a dull grey for me, despite hearing claims of it being extremely black.And finally, being a lefty, quickly-drying ink is of utmost importance. I would have to try pretty hard to get the Lamy cartridge's ink to smudge, but the Noodlers takes an immensely long time to dry, forcing me to do all-too-familiar hand acrobatics games as I write. It is no exaggeration to say that this ink was still wet after five minutes. Maybe it's a good thing that the ink doesn't come out consistently after all!Basically, my point is this: I couldn't really be more displeased with this ink than I am. If I hadn't used the Lamy cartridge before having tried this ink, I probably would have felt as though buying the pen was a gigantic waste of money. I'm not turned off from fountain pens yet, but I am turned off of this ink. Perhaps it works well for those of you with larger nibs, but it is next to useless in my EF. I'm not sure what to do with the rest of this bottle, or what ink I should try next. Sigh.",1 "THIS IS NOT WATERPROOF! I bought two bottles of this product for ink and watercolor sketching based on the description on this page,and paid to have them delivered overnight for an impending trip. They arrived, and the ink is DEFINITELY not waterproof--certainly not suitable for taking a watercolor wash over the lines. Disappointing, to say the least. I'm told Noodler's Lexington Gray is a good waterproof choice for sketching, but haven't tried it yet.",0 "Too thin I purchased this after reading the great reviews and information at the manufacturer's website. This ink is waterproof. But it is also very thin, permeates nibs and runs all over the metal part of the nib. If you use a paper that is not very absorbent it may work, or on checks. But on normal paper, it flares and distorts writing. The color when dried is not totally black but a dark gray.",1 "good ink, a little too thick Yes, every once in awhile the pen stops working, and I need to screw in the piston a little more. Ink has a nice feel when writing with it, so I am not entirely disappointed with it.",2 "Great except for the bottle I love this ink. It has served me well in the months that I've had my first refillable fountain pen. But there is just one problem with it: My ink chamber is removable and that is how I fill it, by placing the open end in the ink and drawing it up with the screw plunger. But now that I'm a good way into the bottle, it's height has become an issue. I'm running out of ink that I can reach with the cartridge. I've tried to fill it with the nib on, but I always get a significant amount of air in with it. But aside from the slightly poor design of the bottle, I would recommend this ink for its quality to anyone with a fountain pen.",3 "Noodler's Black Fountain Pen Ink My son ordered this for his new fountain pen. He researched different inks and decided this brand was the best.",4 "Noodler's Ink I was using a nonpermanent ink which reduced the number of times & situations to use my pen. What a surprise. The Noodler's ink is not only permanent, but it flows much more smoothly than I even guessed ink could flow. I used a fountain pen in high school and gave it up because the pen leaked everywhere. I tried again a few years ago and the pen broke in less than a year. I thought I'd try one more time. As I still had bottled ink left over,I decided I'd use that before purchasing any new ink. I'm glad my thriftiness did not overcome my desire for permanence. I was very surprised. Very smooth writing ink,AMAZING! No tug or pull on the paper and it doesn't seem to bleed through. I prefer a blue ink, but haven't yet found any. Besides, I really like this ink...I'll probably just adjust myself to writing in black.",4 "Wonderful Ink! I love this ink! It looks smooth and dries incredibly fast. I would recommend getting it in other colors too!",4 "Fantastic Ink This is a fantastic Ink - I use it with my LAMY 2000 Pen and LOVE it!",4 "simply great super black, dries quickly. bottle is filled to the rim. made in the USA!",4 "rich and opaque good flowing ink The most opaque black ink I've used so far.Good line quality.I'm using it in a namiki vanishing point with a medium nib.",3 "Quality, economical, black ink Noodler's bulletproof black ink is great for those looking for a true, deep black ink at an exceptional per ounce price.",3 "a most excellent ink. This a most excellent ink. If you don't believe it, write on a piece of paper then submerge it in water overnight. It will not run and it will not fade. It's the only Ink I buy now. Excellent range of colors and ink options, eel, baystate blue, etc.",4 "Ink A great ink. Very smooth and a good color. Highly recommend this to those of you who still enjoy ursine writing.",4 "Best dye based fountain pen ink I've ever used. I'd say it's "bullet resistent" not bullet proof. Even when dry it will smear a bit if it gets wet. Still way better than most.",3 "My new favorite I got this for the TWSBI 540 EF nib pen. The Monte Blanc black ink I was using was not dense enough for my taste. This ink is BLACK and does not look ashy after it has dried. I have used it on standard office paper (Xerox 32lb bright white), cheap yellow legal pads, and a non-Moleskin journal. It writes and dries black.I was also curious how quick it would dry. As I am a left-hander whom writes overhand (you know the weird way lefties write and everyone else says How you write like that?"). So I end up dragging my hand through my writing and smudging it. Well, not with this stuff, it dries quick. Now it will smudge a little on high-gloss paper like credit card solicitations and junk mail. So if you are jotting down a honey-do list use regular paper.It says that this ink only bonds to celluloid (paper) and not your skin and I guess cloths? I can testify that it will wash off my hands with little scrubbing unlike India Ink. But I haven't gotten any on my cloths. I do question the clothing thing, since most are made of cotton, which I think is cellulose and used in paper? It's been a while since biology class, I may be in left field on that one.All in all, well worth the money, and doesn't seem to dry out in the pen or get crusty and is rich black.",4 "Suggestion for Lamy EF pens I purchased a bottle of this ink for a new Lamy EF pen. I used the ink straight out of the bottle and had problems with the ink flowing smoothly and consistently. I diluted it with an equal amount of water by pulling half of a converter with the ink, then the rest with water. (I don't see why one couldn't reverse that order.) Now the ink flows perfectly, doesn't smudge and looks great. I am glad I didn't give up on it.This is excellent ink; but if you're having problems with it, consider diluting it with water to improve its flow consistency.",4 "Excellent Ink I have really enjoyed using this ink. It writes very smoothly with my Lamy Safari and doesn't bleed through. I work in a lab and have tested this ink against all the solvents I could find and it came through with flying colors. I also appreciated was that the bottle has a fairly wide mouth which makes loading easy and was filled to the brim (so be careful the first time you open it). As far as I am concerned this is the best ink on the market.",4 "Love this ink for all of my fountain pens This ink stands up to my go to ink for journals, work, and recipes. It stands up to frequent coffee drips and water spots nicely, overcoming the major disadvantage to fountain pens (more so than the cliched leaking pen). The ink does not clog any of my pens, including the LAMY and a hand-made tortoise shell gold pen. Surprisingly, the ink cleans up easily.",4 "Noodler's and Nibs I think the colors run true. It works on any paper any of my other inks work on. My complaint is what this ink does with the nibs. While using any of my pens (I prefer Lamy, but have the same problems in my Visconti's, Pelikan, Parkers, and Cross)the ink spreads/feathers out slightly on the slit of the nib. Thus I have a dark line of ink running down the middle of the nib whenever I use Noodler's. I don't get this problem with any other brand ink .",2 "Not good for LAMY fountain pens (extra fine) I purchased this ink to be used with my extra-fine point LAMY Safary fountain pen. At first I liked the deep black color but in a few days I noticed that my pen started to clog. Even though I kept cleaning my pen with warm water, it kept happening. I switched to LAMY ink and the problem completely went away.This ink might be great for other types of pens, but if you have an extra-fine point, consider getting a different one.",2 "Great ink! A few weeks ago, I bought a few disposable fountain pens to see if I liked them, and after a few days, I began using them as my primary pens. The problem was that they had (very) bad ink in them, so when I ran out of ink, I decided to attempt to refill them with Noodler's ink-- and it worked! This stuff is pitch black, and best of all, it doesn't bleed or ""feather"" when you're writing with it.Works well in:Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen Assorted Ink 7-Pack Pouch (90029)",4 "The best ink! This is one of the best inks I've used yet (I just started writing with fountain pens about a month ago). It does not feather or bleed through a page and it seems to make my pen (a Parker Sonnet) write a bit smoother than other inks.I haven't tested the ""bullet proof""-ness of the ink, but it is very quick drying and I have not had a problem with accidental smears from running my hand over freshly written words.I'll probably be buying other colors of Noodler's ink, since this one is top-notch. Try this ink out! You will not be disappointed!",4 "Great ink! Noodler's Bulletproof Black...I use this with my Sheaffer Prelude, medium nib, with converter to write Japanese characters, mostly.The ink is really dark and dries quickly. The ink will go through cheap paper and even copier paper if the nib is kept in place long enough. But for most writing it's OK.I like this ink - it's permanent on checks and other documents that require security. And the ink can quickly be identified as original, not a xerox copy.Noodler's fills the bottle all the way to the rim.Highly recommended!",4 "Perfect! This ink is just smooth and perfect! I had my doubts on how ""Dark"" it would be, but all my worries were misplaced. This is a lovely dark ink, and is really waterproof once you let it dry completely. A 5 on 5! Kudos to Noodlers!",4 "Wonderful ink The Noodler's Black Bulletproof ink lays down a wonderful RICH black color and is very smooth. And, it really is waterproof (and I am told much more).Wonderful product and a very good value!",4 "Great Ink I am an avid user of fountain pens and finally found a great ink in the Noodlers' products. The colors are true and do not fade, the ink does not clog or dry the in the pump and the nib runs smoothly over the paper. I have not experienced any smudges or runs even on handmade paper and the ink drys fast and evenly. Great inks.",4 "Well-behaved, even on bad paper; waterproof, forgery proof I write with Noodler's Black (the brand's ""standard"" black ink) almost every day because I can't always choose the paper to write on. Noodler's Black can be used for two-sided writing on bad paper, even newsprint, which is rare among all the fountain pen inks in the world.I also write with Noodler's Black because it's waterproof, forgery-proof, good-looking, and pleasantly smooth during writing. I confidently write checks with Noodler's Black, and it is safe for signing valuable or important documents too (when black is an acceptable color; ask your lawyer).Please keep in mind that the Noodler's company carefully says which of the brand's colors are waterproof and which are not. In my experience Noodler's Black is by far the best Noodler's color for writing on both sides of bad paper.One behavior you might notice, if your pen's nib is an exposed metal surface (not covered with colored enamel), is that Noodler's (standard) Black spreads itself over exposed metal surfaces. This ""nib creep"" is harmless behavior because the ink doesn't run down onto the grip area. Wiping the ink off the nib is only temporary; more ink will soon spread to replace what you wiped off. Again, this is harmless behavior and a very small price to pay for the security of your marks, signatures and important handwritten texts.",4 "A welcome change - works well. [For the record, I used this ink with the Cross Century II Medalist medium-nib fountain pen.]Like others have said, this ink has some impressive qualities.As soon as I opened the bottle (the bottle is glass, and attractive - like the bottles of old), I noticed that it was full to the very brim. While subjective looks have nothing to do with the quantity of ink one actually gets, it's helpful in getting the nib in deep enough not to pull up air, but not so deep that it's overly dirtied.This ink wipes off of solid surfaces easily - it's much easier to clean off than the Higgins Fountain Pen India I used before. It also doesn't seem to cause ""nib goo"" on the underside of the nib - which was a regular occurrence with the aforementioned Higgins, particularly when drawing (I draw as well as write).I decided to see exactly how waterproof this stuff is. While it wasn't a scientific test by any stretch of the imagination, I licked my finger, and rubbed over a completely blackened portion of a sketch I did - and none ended up on my fingertip. The drawing showed no effect, either.The pen writes more smoothly than before, as well as starting more quickly after pauses with the cap removed.All-in-all, I think I'm sold on this stuff from now on. =:o)",4 "Great ink, and Made in the USA! I just bought my first fountain pen a few months ago, Lamy Safari Charcoal Fountain Pen - Charcoal, Medium Nib L17M bought the converter for it, Lamy Safari Converter Z24 and proceeded to fill it with this fine Noodler's black ""bulletproof"" ink. I do a majority of my writing in Moleskine journals,Moleskine Large Ruled Notebookand while the paper can sometimes be inconsistent when accepting fountain pen ink, (bleeding & feathering) I have not have had any problems with this particular ink. I also have a bottle of Noodler's Le Colour Royale (a dark purplish blue) and unfortunately, that particular color does bleed & feather slightly in the same Moleskine. Le Colour Royale is not Bulletproof/waterproof, and I wonder if that's the difference.Of note, there are many journals that can handle fountain pen ink with no bleeding at all, such as Clairfontaine and Miguel Rius. I'm just partial to the Moleskines.I love using the Black Noodler's ink for doing pen & wash watercolor art.I think this is a reasonably priced product, and I'm quite pleased that it's made in the USA, which I try to buy as often as possible.",4 "Waterproof, bleach proof, everything proof Noodler's black is an excellent product that has worked perfectly for me in a wide variety of pens. It's not the blackest black on the market (Noodler's Borealis Black is the blackest of the 25+ black inks I've tried), but standard Noodler's black is black enough, and it's amazingly tenacious once it's dried on paper.I've put samples under a faucet for fifteen minutes with hot water pouring over them, soaked them in concentrated bleach solutions overnight, hit them with every conceivable cleaner from carpet cleaner to dry cleaning fluid, and the writing's still there. Noodler's black bonds with paper using cellulose-reactive dyes, and that bond is extremely strong.When using a wet pen, sometimes extra ink is laid down on the paper. The ink that bonds with the cellulose is permanent, but any extra ink that's laying on top is not. Water will rinse away the excess ink, but the writing will be as strong and as solid as when it was first written.I've found Noodler's black very easy to rinse out of my pens and off of my skin. Because the ink has to bond with cellulose to become permanent, it rinses very easily compared to other inks labeled as ""permanent"". It will bond with the cellulose in cotton fabric, so be careful not to spill it on cotton clothes. Pour it on synthetic fabrics, though, and it comes right out. I had a small spill on my carpet, and I cleaned it up with paper towels and water, without leaving any stain behind. Additionally, Noodler's black is pH neutral, so it won't eat through some metals the way acidic inks can.I've been using Noodler's black for years, and it's performed flawlessly as I've worked my way through multiple bottles.",4 "Noodler's Fan, But Disappointed in Bulletproof Black I have acquired an assortment of Lamy pens in various nib sizes and half a dozen different colors of Noodler's ink that I fill into the converter cartridges. I am a fan of Noodler's ink but not of this particular flavor - ""Black Bulletproof"" which I bought upon recommendations listed here on Amazon. It worked fine in a medium nib pen, but is terrible in an extra fine nib. Unlike other Noodler's inks that I use in an extra fine nib, i.e., Forest Green (wonderful ink), this particular black fails to flow well and leaves a torn, jagged line on just about any paper I try. I have just ordered a bottle of ""Heart of Darkness"" in the hopes I can obtain a consistently clean thin dark black line through an extra fine nib.",2 "Just as advertised Accidents do happen, and Noodler's Black has one huge advantage over other inks. It washes off your fingers with ease. No need for soap or scrubbing; just rub your fingers together under a slow stream of water and it's off in seconds. If you happen to drip a little while filling your pen, it comes off easily on plastic, metal, or glass. However, it won't stick to plastic coated paper or write over correction fluid/tape; but on normal paper, it is permanent...""bullet proof"" as advertised. It doesn't clog and flows perfectly in my Montblanc 146 and Pelikan M200. I think it's the best all around ink made.",4 "Wonderful Ink The bottle the ink came in was filled to the brim, which was very satisfying to a penny-pincher like me. Bulletproof black flows nicely out of my charcoal Lamy Safari with a Fine nib; it also complements the color of the pen very nicely. Like other reviews have noted, the ink performs much better than expected on even poor quality paper. But it also kind of depends on the size of the nib you're using and how wet your pen writes. But in most of the pens I've used, there hasn't been too much variance.The color of the ink is just a touch lighter than I would like, but its very dark nonetheless. I'm not too sure if the product info page lists it, but the bulletproof black is fraud-proof and pretty much permanent on paper. The ink works by bonding chemically to cellulose, the stuff paper is made of, but it'll wash out of your hands and pen without too much difficulty. Just make sure you don't spill the ink on a white shirt or something.Just as a warning, some fountain-pen users and some repair-guys don't encourage the use of Noodler's bulletproof black in fountain pens due to the possibility of clogging due to the high solute content in the ink. But if you're using a fairly inexpensive pen, like the Lamy Safari, then it really isn't that much of a concern. From what I can tell, the potential damage is VERY minimal, especially compared to the great qualities of this ink. The only other potential problem I can see with the bottle they provide is when the ink level is really low; it'll make refilling with a converter or piston kind of difficult. The way I plan on getting around this is by using a syringe to refill my old cartridges. But I can definitely see how the bottle design could pose a problem for refills.",4 "A great upgrade...Increases the utility of the pen it's in I recently received a Sheaffer calligraphy set that I have been really enjoying. The pen was fine, but I was having difficulty using the pen for writing in Blackletter. When it came to replace the ink, I decided to fill the converter with Noodler's (rather than use one of the disposable cartridges that came with the set) to see if I could tell the difference. It was night and day. I literally stopped mid-line changed ink, and it was astounding. Rather than being pulled through the paper and spreading out like the Sheaffer ink did, the Noodler's stayed right where I wrote. This led to a much more pronounced effect in my writing, with much sharper edges on my calligraphy. I was having trouble getting the squared look before, but now my thicks are squared and my thins remain thin. I recommend this ink to anyone that is considering using bottled ink over cartridges. I have not tested the long term use of this ink in my pens, but I am predicting no issues (it works well in my other fountain pens nicely). I look forward to being a customer of Noodler's for many years to come!",4 "Overall Best Black Fountain Pen Ink Available When researching inks (the Fountain Pen Network forum is a great resource), one will quickly find that Noodler's Ink is very popular among those interested. The company produces an unusually wide selection of inks. Despite this range, each ink is generally well-balanced and behaved. Their Bulletproof Black is no exception - it's a very well behaved ink that doesn't feather or bleed. The fact that it's waterproof on paper gives me peace of mind, and if I wrote checks, I would probably do it with this ink. The only negative thing that I can think of is that this ink and many other Noodler's Inks exhibit so-called ""nib-creep."" While writing, you'll notice that some ink comes out of the slit on the nib and creeps outwards. Some may consider this unattractive, but I'd say that the other positives greatly outweigh this problem. Besides, I sort of like the look of a little ink on the nib.An individual bottle of Noodler's ink may seem a little expensive at first, but when I buy one, I really feel like I'm getting my money's worth. Each bottle is 3 ounces, which, in case you don't have a fountain pen, lasts a very long time. I'm a college student, and even if I write with the same ink for an entire semester, every day, I'd be surprised if I'd make it a third of the way through the bottle.To be honest, I think that Noodler's Ink makes a good role model for a small businesses. They're very generous in the amount of ink per bottle - each one is literally filled to the brim; make sure you don't spill when you first open it! And of course, they're based in the USA, which gives me a little sense of pride. Overall, the ink and the company behind it deserve 5 stars.Amazon, on the other hand, could do some improvement. The ink was pretty poorly packaged, and I felt that it was a little miracle that it didn't shatter during shipping. Amazon or whoever packages it should put some more bubble wrap around the ink bottle to be safe.",4 "good ink I've been using this ink in a Lamy Fountain pen (fine nib) for a few months. I'm generally happy with it, and find that it writes smoothly and very rarely smears (I'm left-handed). It's a large, 3 oz bottle and I imagine it'll last me at least a few years, and I write with it most work days. When I exhaust this bottle I'll likely buy another one.",3 "great product I use a fountain pen on occasion so I find this ink to be great - not messy - easy to fill the pen -",3 "Is worth the hype This stuff is sooo much better than the stock ink that came with my lansky safari. I have recommended this to all of my fountain pen using friends. It dries very quickly, doesn't smear, and doesn't fade out on the paper. I like it.",4 "The best black ink for fountain pens First off, I need to point out that the ink is not completely waterproof. You can't use waterproof ink in fountain pens because it will dry out your pen. This ink gets it's waterproofness by binding with the cellulose in paper. If you're writing, you may not care about this. I use this pen to draw with, so I need something *completely* waterproof that won't run when I apply watercolors. This ink WILL run. The reason is, when I write with it there's a thin layer on ink that is sitting on top of more ink, that hasn't gotten the chance to bind with the paper. This ink is thus not waterproof. It also smudges when I use an eraser on top of it, which makes it hard to clean up pencil under sketches.My solution is to make my own ink by using 2 parts noodler's with 1 part water. This dilutes the ink enough that it binds with my paper completely and I can erase over it with no problems. This ink is also black enough that diluting doesn't affect the blackness at all. It's definitely the smoothest, darkest ink I have used (significantly darker than Parker / Speedball / Blick / Higgins / Winsor and Newton inks, even after dilution), hence the 5 stars.",4 "Just what I needed! I love sketching with a fountain pen, but always had the problem of ink running if I then tried to watercolour over it. This ink solves the problem :)",4 "Noodler's Black overall, i've been using this ink for years. smooth flow in all fountain pens used. I've mixed with other Noodler's colors (Lux Blue, Yellow, Zhivago, Saguaro wine and non-Noodler's - Waterman Red, South Seas Blue) without any risk of precipitation of ink solids. smooth flow even after pens left unused for a few months. Permanent. used for legal records",4 "New to fountain pens I'm new to using fountain pens and especially to refilling vs using cartridges but I found this to be a very good product. It was a definite improvement over the Lamy cartridges by means of it not being runny or bleeding through pages as badly. Doesn't come out of pants very easily though if the pen cap falls off...",4 "Great for quills I have had a ""scribe set"" for years with a homemade quill and inkwell and pen and I refuse to use any other ink than this",4 "Completely Waterproof This ink is great, and completely waterproof in my experience. I ran a page under the faucet expecting some amount of running or smearing and I didn't have any.",4 "Black hole in a bottle Ink writes and flows great in my Lamy Safari. Actually made a nice difference in the way the pen writes. Its pitch freaking black and I know that one day the unused portions of this bottle will be poured over something I hold dear. Most likely by a small child or other irresponsible party. It also seems to be as bullet proof/eternal as advertised. I haven't extensively tested it but I have had writing come into contact with water. Writing with my Lamy cartridge ink would disappear in a puddle of cloudy blue water. The Noodler's ink holds fast to the paper with minimal smearing. I have read that as time goes on it makes an even more permanent bond with cellulose.",4 "Best ink you can buy Honestly, this is the best ink you can buy. Even if you chose to 'try it', one bottle will last for several years.",4 "shopping experience The merchant delivered the correct product as presented to me by Amazon within the expected time. The packaging met with expectations. To summarize, this was a good shopping experience, but not exceptional: specifically, package shipment speed was ""within expectations"" and not faster than expected without additional expedited shipping expenses. A few rare vendors have presented me this kind of experience, and it therefore became necessary on my part to reserve five stars only for that level of service.My only disappointment -- and that is a personal matter, not as a result of any failing of the vendor -- is that the ink itself is not as black as I might like. If I cannot get absolutely black than I'd rather use blue ... a mild black is unappealing to me.",3 "Excellent Value I bought this ink for use with a Cross fine nibbed fountain pen that I use on a daily basis in my work. This ink is excellent, it flows immediately and smoothly with no skipping. Its a very dark black that looks great on almost any grade of paper from the cheapest recycled copy paper to heavy cottons and linens. It also completely lives up to its bulletproof billing; for my own amusement I've tried everything from ammonia, bleach, carpet cleaner fluid, gasoline, kerosine, lighter fluid, etc and nothing I've tried will get this ink to budge from any paper I've used. Also, when they say 3 fluid ounces they mean it, the bottle is filled to the very brim so exercise caution or you'll spill some.",4 "fast-drying and waterproof I have seen a few gripes around that noodler's ink does not dry quickly. In my experience this isn't true; while you can't rub the paper up on your face moments after writing, Noodler's bulletproof black seems to dry faster than the Lamy black ink I had earlier. In any event, it's by no means slow-drying. It's also definitely waterproof; all the other reviews don't lie. I know the dyes bond with cellulose, making a mark that can't be washed away, but having seen it in action, I'm pretty sure it's just magic.As for the color, it is a pure black. Don't expect all your writing to convey the darkness of beyond the event horizon; quick writing with a fine nib will still leave some under-covered spots showing a little grayishness, but you certainly won't see any purple/blue fringing or anything like that.",4 "Bulletproof, beautiful $4 an oz is a good price for truly bulletproof ink. It's cheap, impossible to dissolve with any household solvents, and is safe for all ink-applicable purposes. Does what black ink should to. The ink comes off easily, making a beautiful glass bottle.cons: Bottle is not air-tight! It leaks if tilted excessively! Exercise caution, because this ink will never come out of cellulose. Ever.",3 "What else is there to say. It's expensive ink but it's wonderful and like the description states, bulletproof. Drys quickly, waterproof, flows nicely, doesn't clog my pen. All we need now is for somebody to make bulletproof stationary.",4 "Best ink ever I use this both for my fountain pen and for my dip pens for drawing. Some of the toughest, blackest ink around. And the price for 3 oz isn't bad at that. Definitely recommend for pen aficionados and artists alike.",4 "***** I LOVE THIS INK ***** Review of 'Noodler's Black Waterproof Fountain Pen Ink - Bulletproof'First of all, I love this product. I highly recommend it and I would definitely buy it again.Here's why: It is black as opposed to blue black, it is smooth, it glides easily, there is no smudging as it dries quickly on paper but never on the nib, and it works beautifully on my Moleskine notebook as it does on regular (cheap) ruled notebook paper. I doubt it is meant to be used to draw, however, I used it to do some quick calligraphy on a used, dry coffee filter and it worked with minimal (insignificant) bleeding even on that coarse paper.Type of pens used: (1) Waterman classic (France), medium nib, with twist converter cartridge. (2) Alvin Reform Refographs (Germany - two decades old), sizes .50 (size 2) and .30 (size 00). Because the Waterman was clean and completely dry when I filled the cartridge, the ink flows pretty much solid black. Because the Refographs were freshly washed and the cartridge as well as the nib casing contained water, the ink flow varies from grey (more of a heather grey than a bluish grey) to black. Under no conditions have I seen any bleeding from this ink, not even when spotted with drops of water (once dry on paper). Big thumbs up from me.Because the ink comes in a glass bottle a few inches high, and the ink is nearly overflowing over the rim of the bottle, it is very easy to reload the Waterman twist converter. I am not sure how I will 'suck' up the ink from the bottom of the bottle once I use it up. For the Refographs, because they have disposable cartridges that I have always refilled, I used a new nose/ear bulb (yeah, yeah, the blue ones used to extract boogers from babies' noses!) from the pharmacy to refill the cartridges. But I'm pretty sure any other dropper or even a syringe would have worked as well as long as the whole refilling process is done with care. Perhaps I will do the same with the Waterman converter when its time comes around.While some reviewers criticize the ink as not being 100% black, I found that for the way I use my pens, mainly for writing, the ink is more than adequate in opacity and in warmth (I cannot stress enough how I dislike blue black inks - just personal preference). I hope this review helps you.",4 "Better than Montblanc ink I was a little reluctant to buy the Noodler's Ink for my Montblanc Meisterstuck Chopin 145. In fact, my last three bottles were original Montblanc black ink. But after reading some Amazon reviews, I finally decided to buy the Noodler's Ink.Simply, the Noodler's ink is superior. Only the shape of the Montblanc bottle is better than the Noodler's bottle, but because I had my empty Montblanc bottle I poured the new ink on it and now I have the best of two worlds.",4 "Great ink Great ink! the pigmentation particles must be extra fine because I don't see any feathering or bleed like my old ink. this is waterproof so it shouldn't run. the line density is great and solid. I use it in my Noodler's Moby Dick pen and in my Lammy - both are great. Will be buying this ink for years to come.",4 "Excellent product, will continue to use this brand. Ink is of excellent quality; does not run or easily smear. On most paper I do not require a blotter. Flows smoothly and consistently, and tint is very dark. Happy to find an inexpensive, high quality product made in USA.",4 "Great product Used to fill up a Waterman. A bit messy since I haven't manually filled a fountain pen for a while, but the bottle seems to last several dozen fills easily (unless the cap does not seal properly and the ink evaporates, which seems unlikely given the quality of the bottle / cap).Great color consistency and richness.",4 "Impressed Good:I found that this product was worth the value. The ink wet, had the same darkness as it did when it dried. Unlike other inks that I have used which became lighter and more grey when fully dried on parchment. Overall, a quality ink that will be my preferred ink of choice from here on forward.Bad:Although the manufacturer and other people who have posted comments made high remarks regarding the ""bulletproof"" nature of this ink... I found that it still smudged when wet. It wasn't waterproof. To place some context into my comment, I wrote with the ink and allowed time for the ink to dry. I sealed my letters and wrote the address on the envelope. I awoke the next morning to mail out my letter, BUT... ran my finger under the tap and ""smudged"" the ink. Viola! The ink still smudged. I will say that while the ink did smudge... it wasn't illegible. I could still read the address and thus, off it went into the post.",3 "Wanted to love it I had great hopes for this ink based on reviews here and on other pen enthusiast sites. However, in my experience, it just isn't the dense black that I was looking for.The good:- it is definitely waterproof!- it works in technical pens (no problems with clogging in my Rapidograph)- fast dryingThe bad:It's thin. Watery. Not dense. The only time I couldn't see through it to the paper is when I applied it with a brush. For that, I have a fabulous array of India inks etc to choose from. Even with a brush pen it was more charcoal than black.I will try more of Noodler's Inks, but this one is not the black that will make me stop looking for a better one.",2 "I ink, you ink, it definitely inks. This ink is what I've been looking for. It is thoroughly black, doesn't clog my pen (Lamy Safari with fine nib and adapter for use with bottled inks) and is waterproof. After drying, it doesn't smear when touched. It doesn't bleed through my paper.",4 "Nearly the Perfect Black I've been using Noodler's Bulletproof Black for about six months in a variety of fountain pens. I have a number of pens, use several papers, and have more than a handful of different inks. My bottle of Noodler's BB has more removed from it than my other colors.Once dry, this ink is permanent. That's what I wanted (originally for my journals) and that's what I got. BB is also well-behaved in the pens I use it in. This list includes several Parker 51s, a couple of Esterbrooks, a Waterman Phileas, and a Lamy Al-Star.Beware if you are considering using it in a dry-writer -- you might not like the flow. For example, I originally bought my Lamy Al-Star with an extra-fine nib. That's a relatively dry-writing nib and the flow from that pen was insufficient for my writing style. Use of a slightly wetter-writing Fine nib solved the problem, but it is something to watch for.Others mention ""nib-creep"" -- the tendency for some inks to leave the space between the nib's tines and coat the nib lightly. This bothers some people (not me) so be aware that it might happen. It's harmless to the pen, at least in my experience. Hooded pens (like the Parker 51 and others) hide this but I'm sure it's there.BB dries fairly quickly and bonds with the paper as it does. I have not experienced much feathering, bleeding, or ghosting with BB on a variety of papers, including standard copy paper, Moleskine journals, and higher-quality papers like Clairfontaine and heavy HP laser-printer paper.Did I mention that it's BLACK? :) I suppose there are other inks available that might be more black, but BB is black. My favorite rollerball (and my go-to pens before I jumped to fountain pens) was a Uniball Signo DX (hard to find in the US) in black. BB is just as black as the ink in that rollerball.In short, if you're looking for a black, permanent ink for a fountain pen, Noodler's BB can do the job. It's relatively fast-drying and as permanent as any ink can be. It's recommended.",4 "I'm in love. The reviews stating it's more of a charcoal or grey have to be doing something wrong. I've tested several black ballpoints and rollerballs against this ink and Noodler's came out darker, thicker, smoother, and all around better looking. It's going to take me a while to burn through this bottle, but you can bet I'll buy Noodler's from now on.",4 "I Wish My Penmanship Was as Beautiful I got my ink last night and I had a chance to test it out on several different types of paper, and I am impressed to say the least. It was very well behaved on each type of paper and I didn't notice any feathering or bleed through (which is great because I'm a lefty and I press hard). If you are looking for some black ink, definitely give this a look.",4 "Quality daily ink This is very good daily-use ink. All around good performer on various paper types, so long as they aren't treated or too slick.I've put this into various pens, including a newer Scheaffer, an older Montblanc, a Parker 21 and an Esterbrook. Various nib sizes, extra fin, fine and medium. Worked well in all of them, no blobbing, dripping, running..lays a thick dark black line like it's supposed to.The ""eel"" version apparently has a bit more lubrication in it. Same price Haven't noticed too much difference but I wrote a review there as well, so check it out.",3 "Great Stuff! The ink is a nice dark black, its waterproof once dry and works in synergy with my Lamy Studio-- AKA the writing is extremely smooth. Just make sure to clean out your pen every 3 or 4 fill ups because ink can get crusted on the inside and block the flow.",4 "Amazing Ink I am a recent fountain pen convert, and I have to say, I love this ink! I have been using it in a Waterman Phileas, and Lamy Safari (both medium nibs), and found it to work well on most paper types, with smooth flow. Completely water and common solvent (acetone, methanol, ethanol) proof. I'm a chemist, and I love that I can use this to write in my lab notebook (goodbye crappy lab pen!). Superior to Parker Quink (black) that I used, although I had an old bottle.I will definitely be exploring more of these Noodler's inks!",4 "All the positive reviews can't be wrong, right? Despite all the great reviews for this bottle of ink, I was a little hesitant due to some of the negative reviews. I wanted to use it in myLamy Safari Charcoal Extra Fine Point Fountain Pen - L17EFafter buying theLamy Refill Converter (LZ24)for it, but I read some reviews stating that this ink might not work properly/very well with an extra fine nib, and that it would work better in aLamy Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Medium Nib (L17M), which I own as well, or one with a fine nib. I also read reviews questioning the ""Bulletproof"" qualities of this ink (water proof, forgery proof, etc.) and the ""blackness"" of the color. All this made me just a little bit nervous in making the purchase.However, after some thought, reason and logic kicked in and I just went ahead and bought it. Am I happy with my decision? You bet'cha! Not only does it work just great in my Lamy Safari fountain pen with extra fine nib, but it appears to be pretty ""bulletproof"" and ""black"" to me! I mean, the ink does smudge just a tad bit if you wet your finger and run it across the page, but it will not come off the page and is still very legible. It also writes and stays as black as I could want it to. After seeing the ink in action, all of my fears and anxiety subsided and I have no complaints to report. After all, all the positive reviews can't be wrong, right?",4 "OUTSTANDING!! My first fountain pen was/is a Cross. It is a lower end cost pen that is black and gold with a gold tip. It looks more expensive than it really is but this pen is no longer produced by Cross. I purchased the fountain pen to set my writing apart from other's on legal documents at my place of employment. (this simple application of a fountain pen has saved me many headaches) One person in the field who was seriously incompetent finally caused me to blow my cork after dealing with his idiocy for five years. Before I knew it, I had thrown my fountain pen against the console. The damage that resulted was the plastic under the gold point lost about a millimeter at the tip. The ink no longer flowed properly. I have since purchased 2 more Cross pens, a Parker and finally a Lamy. None feel as good as the black and gold Cross I damaged in a stupid fit. (in my defense...it did take 5 years for me to reach my breaking point) I have also tried 3 different types of ink and none seemed to work well in the other pens either. I always had to kick start the line before I could write. I purchased this Noodler's ink as a last ditch effort and low and behold, it worked well on ALL the pens. On a whim, I tried it on my old #1 Cross pen and it brought the old girl back to life. This American made ink is OUTSTANDING! It flows well but does not pour out of the pen like water from a tap. I have read a review that said it was clumpy. I know mixing inks in a pen can cause clumps if the pen is not thoroughly cleaned before changing inks. All I know is that this ink could have saved me some bank had I purchased it from the get go as I now, once again, only use my black and gold Cross and the other purchased fountain pens sit in a pewter holder at home.",4 "Bulletproof is right! This is a great ink. It dries nicely, writes on a variety of surfaces, and doesn't clog. Full to the brim, it will probably last me a couple of years.",4 "It is ok, just a little let down This ink looks great, compared with my Parker Quink ink, and some Platinum preppy ink I tried. But everyone seemed to brag about how quickly this ink dries. I find it not to be so, especially on card stock. It fails my inmediate smear test (1 or 2 seconds, seems ok after 6 seconds). If you think that is too short, my Quink ink passes this test easily, same with the ink on my disposable pens (Pilot Varsity, Itoya Blade, even my Platinum preppy). The smear is about par with the ink that came in my Lamy safary.The cap appears to be a bit cheap, I dropped it and cracked the cap (while inside the box it came with), so you do have to be careful (the Quink bottle cap looks very strong made, for comparison).On the plus side, it is the only ink I have tried that will not bleed through cheap paper, even when I intentionally scribbled in one small spot, laying a lot of ink. All others I tried bleed through when doing that.But this is permanent ink, so be sure to carry it in a pen carrier in your pocket, not by itself, just in case. It will bond to paper and clothes. But it washes off without too much trouble from my fingers (my Quink is hard to wash off).",3 "Black Noodlers Ink - Catfish Label I like the way the ink flows from both my Parker Calligraphic and Sheaffer Calligraphic pens . . . however, it is not the dense, opaque black that I expected, nor is it waterproof on paper. I used it in the converters of the pens mentioned . . . flowing is excellent with no noticeable feathering on less than optimum paper. A good, solid, ink tending more to gray than the dense black that I prefer. Bottled and shipped very well. The bottle, 3 ounces, is easily accessible by any fountain pen that I am aware of.",2 "Disappointed at first, but now I am quite impressed (UPDATE) I recently bought this ink on amazon to use in my extra fine Lamy Safari. I am very disappointed with it. It doesn't flow well from the nib and it dries to more of a gray than a real black. I'm very surprised because all of the other reviews I read said that it was a very black black. The other ink I have used in my Lamy is Noodlers Polar Brown, which makes the pen handle much more smoothly. I think I might go for the polar black and see how that works for me. Perhaps I got a bottle from a bad batch, or maybe its just not a good match for the extra fine nib I'm using. Either way, from my experiences so far I wouldn't recommend getting this ink.Update 10/23/12:After my initial review this ink started to change the way it handled in my pen. It may have been that I had cleaned my pen out prior to using it so it was a little watered down. Now I love it. It flows smoothly, and is very fine writing experience. The initial bottle I bought has lasted me 3 years and it is only half gone! Get it, you won't be disappointed.",4 "Forget Brand Name, Noodler's Black ink has the most bang per buck! Just ordered this for my Noodler's Ahab Flex pen, and it is great!Tips though:- If you're using a Noodler's pen like me, take out the nib and feed (black part under nib) and scrub it clean with water and soap, and put it back. A lot of users with either the ink and/or pen complain because they haven't done this- When you first get this bottle, slowly open it as you will see that it is filled to the brim with ink!On the most conventional paper like 20lb copier paper or filler paper, this ink won't bleed through the other side (unless you put blobs of ink then it will). Feathering, nope. But it may on other papers, I haven't experienced any. The darkness of this ink is as black as Pilot gel ink as used in the Pilot G-2 pen. Drying time is about a few seconds if not less than that.When filling my pen, the ink level in the bottle barely went down (and that's saying something, my pen holds more than a cartridge). This should last me a long time.For more detailed information on the ""Bulletproof"" qualities on this ink, visit the company's website, but in short it is (supposedly, I have no reason to test them) water proof, bleach proof, as well as archival quality. Good thing it washes off hands easily!Seeing as you'll be dipping the body of the pen into ink, you should know the ink will drip off a plastic body (like celluloid) as you pull the pen out so no worries about having to grip an inky pen. I will say this, ""nib-creep"" as described by other reviewers, I have experienced as well. Wiping the nib clean will only bring up more ink so I just leave it alone. No biggy, I have 3 oz. of ink anyway.UPDATE 2/5/2013: Works well with the Parker 45 with the Deluxe Parker Converter. When using a Fine nib, this thing lays down a little more ink than the Noodler's Ahab, but it glides on copier paper like glass.",4 "Superb, Smooth Ink! This ink has been absolutely fantastic!While I can't attest to many different types of paper or pens (being a beginner), I do know that the ink performed flawlessly on notebook paper, in my Lamy and on a dip pen.Pros:- Smooth. It glided flawlessly in my Lamy and with a dip pen.- Very black.- Quick-drying. I've used it to take all my notes in college. I never had to wait for it to dry on notebook paper or flashcards; the only time it took a moment was with shiny cardstock (which is an awful surface, and it still dried fairly quickly!)- Large amount of ink.Cons:- Pervasively stains hands/very hard to remove from non-paper surfaces. I didn't lower the rating, since this is something you should expect of a permanent ink! Still, since I spilled almost the entire bottle, I did have to confront how insidiously difficult the stuff is to clean up.- Weak lid that did not resist a small drop. While the bottle/lid were fine for normal use, you may want to move the ink into a new bottle if you're clumsy. I knocked mine over the edge of a low table (1 to 1 1/2 feet) onto a hard floor; the lid immediately cracked and flew off, and I was down one (mostly full!) bottle of ink! This has nothing to do with the ink, however, and there's no real reason it should come in a deluxe bottle, so the rating remains a 5.All in all, I'm most certainly ordering another bottle of this black! I'd also recommend it to any other beginners out there looking for a solid, well-behaved first ink.",4 "Fantastic Ink I have been using this ink in myLamy Refill Converter (LZ24)in theLamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine.A few great points about this ink:1. It dries quickly.2. It is water resistant. I even tried writing on a sheet of paper and running the paper under water for several minutes and there was no bleeding and even rubbing the paper didn't cause the ink to bleed.3. It doesn't feather at all on most paper and only very little on cheap paper.4. The ink lets you write on both sides of most types of paper!5. The color is fantastic. I know it sounds silly to say this about black ink, but this is a true, deep, beautiful black. It is not like the ""black"" you get from most ballpoint, roller ball, or gel ink pens.The only thing I'm not wild about is that once the bottle gets lower, it become progressively more difficult to refill the converter, but the sheer joy of writing with this ink makes this a non-issue for me.",4 "best black ink i've ever used. there isn't much to say. this ink is simply the best. dries quickly, doesn't smear or bleed much, even if you get it wet.",4 "Certainly Waterproof and No Clogs After getting my bottle, I wrote a few sample words and doodles with every pen and ink I own on a sheet of paper. Getting this sampler thoroughly wet, only two inks remained: Noodler's Waterproof Black and Sharpie Permanent. Sure, you could read some of the other colors and brands, but Noodler's had literally no change.I tried to rub the wet paper some, and the paper came apart before the ink showed any smears.I've written 20 or 30 pages with this ink in a Lamy Safari Extra Fine Nib with no clogs, goops, or issues.",4 "Good stuff It writes and stays on the paper. I'm not as technical as some people with ink but I wrote on a page of the cheapest notebook paper I could find and soaked it for a week in water. The paper nearly disintegrated but the ink was still there. Lines were long gone. I didn't buy this ink for that purpose; I bought it because it's BLACK. And it is, along with being a safe black for all of my pens. If you need a waterproof ink that's black, buy this. No questions asked. There's no screwing around with batch numbers or lot codes. It's Noodler's, and that means you're getting great ink.",4 "Excellent ink This is a very black ink that doesn't bleed through or feather on average paper (even below average paper really). I always have one pen with this ink in it.",4 "Great Ink In short, the ink is awesome. It flows flawlessly from my new Pelikan and my old Esterbrooks (better than any other ink with the old 9128 nib). Bulletproof is no lie either. I wrote a sample page, waited less than a minute, then put it in my son's bath water (good thing the wife didn't see that) and it still looked amazing. The only paper I've seen feathering on so far is the cheap Post-It note paper.Lots of ink for the price, made in the USA, and better than anything else I've tried in 20+ years of fountain pens.",4 "Very good ink I used the Noodler Bulletproof Black ink with my new Hero 329 extra fine pens. The ink is excellent! My new pens wrote a nice fine line the very first time. I did not see any feathering even on newsprint! It also worked very well on regular copy paper and the ink dried very quickly. I highly recommend this bulletproof ink! I only sign my checks with this ink now.Update: I bought a Z24 converter for my Lamy Safari Extra Fine nib fountain pen so that I can use the Noodler ink. Surprisingly, the Noodler Black ink seems lighter and more watery from the Safari XF nib than from the Hero XF nib. The original Safari blue cartridge that came with the pen had a richer line. In addition, there is now a smear on the nib whereas there was none with the Lamy cartridge. Since I used the same ink for two different pens with two vastly different results, I must conclude that it's the nib that is causing the difference and not the ink itself.I downgraded this ink to 4* since it was a little disappointing that the ink did not exhibit the same characteristics in 2 different pens.",3 "My Favorite Ink I have been using Noodler's ink for several years now in my Waterman Carene, Namiki Vanishing Point, and a special Keweco Sport pen modified into an eyedropper pen. It flows wonderfully through all of them, they write smoother, the ink is jet black opaque. Reminds me of the Higgins drafting ink I used to use in Rapidograph pens years ago. Lately I'm using it in my new Lamy All Sport pen with the Lamy converter and an EF nib. Who cares if ink streaks on the nib? After a year my Namiki was not flowing well so I took it down and flushed it with tap water and rinsed with distilled water (in case the Noodler's was sensitive to the minerals, etc. in my tap water). That was several months ago and the Namiki writes great. Sometimes pens should be cleaned out periodically. I refill the Waterman and Namiki cartridges using a syringe and reuse the cartridges (flushed the old ink out of them before adding Noodler's). I am going to use Noodlers Polar Brown in a Stipula Passaporta italic pen for calligraphy or handwritten letters. By the way, Noodler's ink will not attack any metals. Other inks can corrode metals. Visit Noodler's web site. Or, add other ink to a piece of aluminum foil and see it eat a hole in the foil over a day or so. Noodler's will not. Shake the bottle before you fill your pen. If it gets too thick dilute it with a little distilled water (I have not needed to do that yet).",4 "This is merely okay. So I read the reviews and expected this to be the be-all, end-all of black ink. It's... okay.I am told it is waterproof and solvent-proof and ultimately ""bullet-proof"". I am not sure how much of a problem that is really solving, since I have signed mortgages with generic ballpoints, but let's say that it's very secure ink by some standard, and set that aside. It will still smudge weeks later, in any case.In more practical terms, this is not what I expected. It's smudgy and inky and ""wet-looking"" on, for example, post-it notes, envelopes, and office-paper. It takes a minute or two to dry, and leaves a ""watery"" look, not the solid-black ""comic book"" look I was hoping for based on the name and reviews.I am right-handed and I cannot imagine that this could possibly work for lefties. I start smudging when my hand brushes the previous line on ordinary office paper. Maybe I am not writing on sufficiently high-quality paper, or maybe I am writing too fast for this ink, but I had the impression that this was some kind of fast-drying, no-feather ""superblack"", like what you get in good drafting/artist/technical pens, or maybe even like good roller-gel ballpoints, except with the fluidity and stroke-quality of a fountain-pen.On the plus side, it flows well and instantly from the pen, with manageable bleeding/feathering. I don't have reason to doubt to archival/security claims, but those also seem like a solution in search of a problem, so to speak... if anything I write will ever be needed a thousand years from now, well, I hope someone will have copied it by then, and fading ink is not at the top of the list of destructibility/losability fears for me. Take it as you will.On the minus, or at least ""no better than cheap india ink"" side, this ink takes a good minute or two to dry on regular office paper using a fine-point Lamy nib. It also leaves a grayish, watery look, not a deep and consistent black, as I expected. Bleed and feathering are manageable, but this is not like writing/drawing with, say, a Koh-I-Noor drafting pen and ink.The dried ink on the page looks soaked-in and watery-gray. It's not ""bad"" or ""wet"" in terms of bleed/feathering, but it's not like the hard-edged bead of deep black that I thought it would be.As a writing ink, it's not fast-drying enough and offers only adequate appearance. As an artist's ink, it is flawed and inadequate. It offers neither the deep black nor crisp edges for detailed drawing.I don't doubt the security claims, so take those as they are worth to you. But as an everyday writing ink, this is only so-so. As a drawing ink, it fails.",2 "Love it I was using Monte blanc ink and I love the shape of that ink well. The ink itself is lacking because it tends to smudge and runs easily with just a drop of water. So I did a search for waterproof ink and found this product. I have to say I am thoroughly impressed. I write about 10-20 pages a day as class notes and writing creatively. The ink does not feather as you write and stays in a crisp and clear line on most paper except glossy magazine cover. But even then once it dried I could place it under the sink faucet and wet it and it held up better than the ink already printed on the paper. Overall a wonderful product. However, I have one complaint. The shape of the bottle will undoubtedly cause problems later, as I use up a lot of ink. It will become difficult to fill the pen cartridge as the bottle empties.Update:I forget exactly when I bought this, The review says last January so I must have bought it before then. So a year now and I haven't used as much of this ink at all. I write A LOT. This ink really does go far. I have filled up a moleskin notebook, half of a second one, written college class notes and papers, and written a two person RPG with a friend of mine taking up almost an entire pack's worth of notebook paper. ""Wow"" is all I can say. I've used up the ink only in the very top of the bottle. I've only recently reached the top of the label. I am getting to the point of transferring this ink to a different bottle but I was shocked when I realized how long it had been.",4 "Simply the best This is the standard by which I judge all black inks. It is ""bulletproof"" on paper, meaning it won't come off with water, alcohol, bleach, etc. For this reason, it's a great ink for signatures and addressing envelopes.This ink has other wonderful properties. It has good flow, yet it does not feather or bleed through pretty much any paper. I can even use it to do crossword puzzles in most books and newsprint with no feathering or bleeding. Most importantly, this ink is just black. Actually, it's blacker than black. I use it for writing notes and homework solutions. The text is so dark on white paper that I can easily scan my notes and solutions electronically to give to students.A few months ago I dropped my bottle of Noodler's black and broke it. I figured I wouldn't buy a new bottle because I have so many other black inks. However, it didn't take long before I missed it and bought I new one. It's the one ink every fountain pen owner should have.",4 "Fountain Pen? If you have a fountain that draws ink, this is the best ink that you can get in the US. Strangely enough, if you are looking for great dye for clothing, this is incredibly effective.All the best,RLM",4 "Very nice ink. I am not an expert on ink or fountain pens. I use this with a Lamy Safari Demonstrator and an EF nib, with the converter. Have been using it for about a month, almost daily during that time.At first the ink was drying dark grey. I was disappointed. Then I started using a different kind of paper and refilling the converter by dipping the nib into the ink instead of trying to refill the converter by itself. After that, black ink. I suspect it was more the paper than the ink filling method that made the ink black or gray. It's been a nice black on every paper I have used it on since that first day though.Waterproof. Dries very quickly (almost instantly) on every paper I have used it on, even - to my surprise - parchment. Smudge proof almost immediately - within about a second for me. Flows nicely. Nice density. And even though I am going through it rather quickly at one refill every four days (as I am filling up a very detailed research journal which must be archival), there is still lots and lots left.You do get nib creep, but that doesn't do anything. I don't care if there's ink on the nib. I care if it writes smoothly, is waterproof, and works well in my pen. It does. So...as far as I know about pens and ink... I would say this is the best I have used. Take that as you will, since my experience is not extensive with fountain pens.",4 "Bright black on white paper I really love this ink while using my Ahab flex pen. The black really stands out on white paper with such contrast. The ink is really, really wet and I had waited almost 3 minutes for my thick lines and dots to dry. I still have to blot it afterwards but it looks fantastic. When I discovered that water can wash away the Lamy ink I quickly sought Noodler's Black to keep my notes. It works fine on my regular notepad for work, feathering a bit if I linger to long. On 90g Clairefontaine paper it writes like a champ: smooth but no feathering and bleedthrough. I guess I need heavier and more compatible paper going forward.Some trouble for Tops Computational graph paper and I haven't figured out the root-cause:The ink does not seem to stick on Tops Computational Paper, forcing me to double back to retrace. I had previously used gel ink pens to scribble diagrams with ease but found my fountain pens with this ink were simply skipping or ""railroading"" on this paper. If anyone has any ideas what attribute of paper is causing this please let me know ~",4 "Noodler's Ink I have never used botteld ink before and now that I have I feel like an idiot! My Waterman pen which I have had for over ten years was a somtime it works somtimens it won't pen, after buying a converter and filling it with Noodler's Black ink the pen works all the time, even after many days of non use! I carry my Waterman with me all the time now along with my Lamy Safari. I don't know how well other inks work as this my first time using inks, but I do know I will keep useink this product!",4 "Great Product As a college student I do a lot of writing in the form of notes and tests. I use my Lamy Safari pen with the converter and this ink. I love the deep color of it, its a nice dark ink. I don't have problems of bleeding through pages with regular store bought college ruled paper either so that means I can write on both side of a sheet and not worry about my notes turning in to a muddy mess. I will be buying this product in the future and I highly recommend it.",4 "I *love* this ink!! Flows beautifully, dries quickly, and really black I've tried many fountain pen inks over the years, and found many that are quite good - both from the big manufacturers, and from the smaller houses of ink makers.But I discovered this one a few months ago, and I *love* it! Exactly what I have been searching for: a rich, deep black ink that flows really well and dries quickly. I mainly use an Aurora Talentum with a fine nib, and I tend to write quickly (and sloppily, sadly). This ink can handle the speed of my writing and still keep the nib flowing smoothly over the paper (mostly I use 20 pound paper, but even with notecards, sticky notes, and cheaper paper, it works great).This is now my go-to ink. I'm sure I will still experiment with other inks - what pen lover can't help but always keep exploring for the next great new ink? - but I doubt that I will find any to beat this.",4 "Amazing ink one of the very best blacks out there.Absolutely love the depth. Has a moderate flow.i tested the 'bulletproof'ness myself and had no complaints.Cant see why someone would rate it less than 5 stars",4 "Smells funny This is nice ink. There is minimal bleeding on crappy paper, and it leaves a nice crisp mark. I put in my Lamy Safari. I'm not convinced that it's ""bulletproof"" though. When I use a water brush over dry marks, some of the ink bleeds and the area becomes light gray. Not enough to obscure anything. It is waterproof but my sakura pigma pens' ink seem to hold up just as well, so it's not above average.",3 "A great, easy flowing, black ink I use this ink in a Pilot Plumix with a converter (not exactly the most high brow pen) and it flows like a dream. The is nice and dark with out spidering out, even on some pretty crappy paper I have used. It cleans up pretty easily with water if it is spilled on plastic or other similar surface, but is very durable on paper. I haven't had any problems with smearing even a few moments after writing something.",4 "Noodler's BP Black Noodler's (Bullet Proof) Black is a good, very saturated black ink for use in any fountain pen.What I like about the ink:- It's really black. Not the blackest ink in existence, but it's much blacker than other widely available black inks.- It's one of the few fountain pen inks that's really waterproof. It can withstand great punishment without washing off the paper at all.- It flow really well. Almost all fountain pens can use this ink without any problems.- It lubricates the pen really well, writing with this ink in combination with a good fountain pen is will make the pen glide across the paper.- It comes in a large, filled to the brim bottle.What I don't like about the ink:- If you have a pen that's prone to nib creep, this ink will creep. It won't diminish your writing experience, but ink can pool on the top of the nib.- It's hard to clean. Once you're done with this ink, flushing your pen might take a little longer than you're used to.I can recommend this ink to anyone who is looking for a good, permanent, black ink. I gives this ink 5/5, minus one for the nib creep and difficulty to clean. (Though it's not the worst I've ever seen.)",3 "Solid Ink This ink has impressed me in many ways.When you first hold it the glass bottle is of high quality. It feels sturdy and strong and doesn't feel like a cheap bottle. The print though does seem a little tacky on this bottle.Regarding the ink, it proves to be one of the most versatile products I have used. It does what it avertises, which is a big positive.",3 "Haven't found a better ink... I haven't found a better ink than this one! I love Noodler's ink, especially this waterproof black. It writes smooth and doesn't gob up at the nib. Not to mention, it is domestically made. It really doesn't get better than this ink. Some may argue that the black is not dark enough, but I prefer a little bit of shading. I believe that it gives your writing character!",4 "Great Family Game We bought this game for our two children when they were 3 and 4, and we were pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it is to play, even for mom and dad. It isn't a competition game as much as it is a cooperation game, so if having a clear cut winner is what you want, this probably isn't the game for you.Each player has a farm with four different crops to harvest before autumn turns to winter. You roll the die to determine which crop you may pick or if you have to move everyone closer to winter. If winter comes before the crops are harvested, then there might not be enough food for winter, but the object is for everyone to harvest their crops before the onset of winter.The neat thing about this game is that really the best way to get the harvest in is for everyone to work together to harvest each other's crops and not just work individually on your own crop. There is an additional element (which we have not yet played) to the game where you can plant the garden first and then harvest it. It is for more advanced players, but I think a young player could easily play it too after having played the easier version a few times.I highly recommend this game for families of all ages. It's been a blessing to watch the kids want to help other players more than they want to harvest their own crop!",4 "Enjoyable! I bought this last year for my competitive 4 year old. She has difficulty playing other games (she can get rather upset when she loses - you know how that is!), so this game is a breath of fresh air - we both enjoy it and it's nice for us to finish playing a game, rather than having to stop when she gets mad. We have fun coming up with ""recipes"" to make as we harvest as well.",4 "Great for preschoolers Our 3 y/o loves this game and we enjoy it too. It's pictorial, so no number or word recognition is required, and the cooperative aspect makes it so much more enjoyable than Candyland!",4 "Good game for 3-4 year old - removes stress of competitive games Our 3-4 year old boy LOVES this game!What a difference from playing other traditional winner/looser games.It removes the stress/anxiety and leaves the pure enjoyment of playing against the diceand the rewarding feeling of working together towards a common goal.The board itself and the pieces are a little cheaply made (low end cardboard cutouts).But other than the cheap feeling of the board, the game itself is a winner.",3 "Easy family game with 3-4yr old Easy for my 4 year old to get, he enjoyed the puzzle in the middle. I like how you can make it a little different as they get used to the basic game by adding in the planting phase. Only issue I had was game board was a little wrinkled where it attached to board, but was still fine to use.",3 "Harvest time board game My daughter is still a little young for this game which I did not realize when I bought it. But I have played this with other children and it is fun.",3 "disappointed by this board game I bought this game because it promised a ""green"" experience for the entire family. i must say, i was highly disappointed. is it called ""green"" because you are dealing with vegetables? So be it. My family could not find any interest in this game, not even my four year old whom we bought the game for. I did not find the added value of this game. don't waist your money on this.",0 "excellent I bought a $25 version of these (big pack of 10 poster sized sheets). They work excellently. marks easily come off with the swipe of a finger even after sitting for a while.",4 "do not order do not order this scrapbook, i placed and order for this and never received it. instead i was sent some charm for a necklace that looked like it came out of a cracker jack box. i would recommend not buying from this company.",0 "Will's Scrapbook Exactly what I needed to begin our grandsons scrapbook. The graphic print on the scrapbook cover work well with baby's room decor. Very nice !",4 "Good but messy Using this with high school seniors to give credit for bell work has been fun. The students love picking the stamp of the day! The only problems are the ink dries up kind of fast and the ink gets everywhere. I would recommend buying these along with more ink.",2 "Artist in Oregon My husband and I are artists in NE Oregon. He works in Pastel, oil, charcoal and graphite and I work in Watercolor on watercolor canvas, Ampersand aquaboard and charcoal on watercolor paper. This product does not turn paper yellow as most other fixatives do. When I have used it on my watercolors it takes about 4 coats to seal the work. I have used Krylon 3 in 1 and it leaves shiny spots on the surface where this product does not. My husband uses it on surfaces where he has used vine charcoal with good results. We both highly recommend this product.",4 "Love them (even if they arrived a bit banged up) I love these watercolor pencils! They are just extremely awesome. I guess the only thing I would have to say is that the case is a bit flimsy, which can be a problem if the UPS person isn't careful with it... Mine actually arrived somewhat scratched and dented... However the pencils make up for it.The colors are nice and vibrant and there is a very nice selection... they're also numbered so that you can organize them easier",3 "good value these are very nice pencils for the price. they blend nicely and there is as good variety of colors. I was pleased with the whole set and would recommend them to anyone who stamps and used water color pencils.",3 "Fantasia Amazia Fantasia always has a great product and once again they deliver. These pencils are superb and sturdy. Great for the half hazard artist whose product ends up all around them. These pencils crashed to the floor often and were not affected (Note: I do not recommend dropping ANY colored pencil)",3 "Some colors better then others I have used these pencils for a few hours now. I'm not sure why but some colors blend better then others. The pink and violet blend very badly leaving small white spots even if I use the tinniest bit of water on my brush. I am using watercolor paper but perhaps the paper isn't the right type.The plus side is these have really sparked my interest to look further into higher quality pencils. I will still keep these around but for the first time in my life the art supplies are what is holding me back not my talent. heheThey are ok watercolor pencils but I think I'm going to look into Derwent INKTENSE pencils because judging by youtube videos they work better with water then these.",2 "Not as expected It does not mention in the description that these colors are to be use dry and then use a wet paintbrush for effect. We thought we were buying the kind you apply wet. We are returning these.",1 "great set of tools for Claybord users A nice set of tools for users ofClayboard Black 8x10(lots of sizes, and the smooth and textured options, too). I found these to be really useful and durable-- although expensive, after I had used the tools for a few weeks I felt it was money well spent. If you are going to use Claybords, you really need these kinds of tools to make the most of your investment.These tools are great for creating fine textures, random textures, fine details, highlights, create line work, and even to completely remove surface pigment to expose the soft white clay coating. The texture tools (wire and needle), eraser tools (fiberglass brush and artist grade steel wool) and two line tools (scratch nibs with wooden holder) offer lots of options. Free sample of Claybord was included with my tools.I've added a photo in customer images to show the different items included.",4 "Clapboard tool kit Not as impressive as I thought it would be for the money. Can do better using an exacto knife and old dental tools. Steel wool included in kit can be bought anywhere.",2 "Prismacolor delivers. Thick juicy color laydown allows for beautifully vibrant artwork, great variety with this collection. Weather you're a fashion designer, interior designer, or just a hobby artist, this set delivers. Be sure to use marker paper to save the lifespan of the markers. Great set for beginners and you can usually find this set for 50% off which is great. The markers life span is pretty decent, I filled 3 sheets 11x17 with black marker for some rough sketches and it still has some juice left. You might want to add a greyscale set to this kit because it only comes with 20/50/70% greyscale of french/cool/warm greys. A fun set.",4 "Prismacolor has ruined me on all other art supply brands. These markers are absolutely wonderful! I've been a huge fan of Prismacolor colored pencils for years now so I decided I would try something a little different. I really can't use anything but Prismacolor products anymore because no other brand really stands up to their quality.All of the colors are brilliant and also *blend* with eachother instead of bleeding together or leaving you with an unfortunate brown-black. You can even blend totally conflicting colors (think pink and green) and still make out each color. As for colors that naturally blend, they look amazing.I do have a few very minor quips, however. The packaging is a bit cheap compared to the grand quality of the markers themselves and the markers don't want to stay in their individual grooves. Also, the color of the marker on the outside is normally a bit different than what the ink turns out being on paper. So, what I suggest is to take a piece of scrap paper and make a color catalogue (with the names of the colors) so you can see exactly what the finished product will look like.",4 "Very nice product I love these markers! The only thing I don't like it the stand that is provided for them. You would think that for the money spent they could provide a nicer and more fitted way to store the markers. The stand is poorly made and the markers don't fit in it.",3 "just as expected -Smells healthy. much better than the sets my dad used to own as an exhibition designer before 3D MAX.-the color labels are WAY off. It might be the problem of my computer monitor since I've never got it color adjusted, most of the color labels on the markers don't match with the color plate on Prismacolor website, and the labels don't match with the actual color of the marker (sorry about the long sentence) I have to look them up by their names. You may want to create your own color plate just as I did, or test each marker out before you use them on your artwork.-it blends beautifully.-the colors are a lot lighter when they are dry.-the package can be better. It doesn't fits the markers perfectly, but I found it convenient as a shelf on my table.in general, I absolutely enjoy working with those markers.",3 "Great markers, but one missing! The reason I gave a lower rating was NOT because of the marker quality. I love prismacolor markers, they're not copics, but they do justice with a great color variety, blending, and more importantly, price.But when buying this product, I would tell people to make sure they count them to make sure they're all there! I thought maybe it was just me, but after putting them all in order I noticed I was missing PM-25, Spring green. I asked Amazon's service if they could just send me the missing marker, but apparently all they could do was give me a refund. I decided against the refund because I still got 71 out of the 72 and I only paid half the price due to Christmas (thank you gift cards).Eitherway, great product, fast shipping, just make sure you count them accordingly, because you might miss one without noticing it (72 markers are quite a handful afterall).",2 "yessssssss all the colours in this box worked! i've never had that happen before lol. all the colours are very pretty. I am pretty pleased with the row of greyscale too. the gold and silver markers are awesome, and i've found them useful in decorating plain bags and accenting scrapbook paper.i am 100% pleased with these markers. :>",4 "Outstanding.... I use these on a professional level and these are the best I've ever used. I rate'em better than the old Pantone markers which used to bleed outside of an ink line too much.As one reviewer suggested, you might want to get a set of the gray markers to backup the ones in the set. I tend to use earth tones and grays alot.WELL worth the money!!",3 "Good price for the set + online rebate Prismacolor is the choice marker for my daughter's graphic art work. This set was a good buy plus there was an online coupon to send in for a $10 rebate. They are offering the same this year as well, check out the Prismacolor website for the rebate details but buy from Amazon!",4 "SO MANY COLORS Great markers :} This pack has a lot of variety, although some of the colors are very close to each other. It contains 3 different kinds of grays (french, cool, and warm) and 3 shades of each, which is great.",4 "Happy Buyer Got this as a Christmas gift for my fiancé and as an artist he loves them!! He had a set previously that a family member dried out and he was super excited to get a new set! Thanks for the quick Xmas delivery!",4 "Prismacolor Goodness I absolutely love these markers and will never use any other marker. I love the color selections and the color flow from both the broad and narrow tip. I create a lot of graphic and comic designs and these markers are an absolute ""MUST"" for anyone who draws for a living or just likes to doodle and color.",4 "He loves them! I got these markers for my boyfriend as a birthday gift and he LOVES them. Very top quality markers like nothing i've ever seen.",4 "Premier Art Pens I purchased the 72 color set of these pens for my artist grandson. Although he is only 7 yrs old, he already was entered in an art show, so he will be thrilled to receive these for his 8th birthday. I gave him something that this grandmother has always wanted! Perfect, as new condition from seller.",4 "Poor Quality Markers I remember when these markers were much better, with a fine point on one end and a thick slanted point on the other. They've always been expensive, but I justified their price because they last such a long time.The entire marker has changed since I bought them many years ago. The fine tip is no longer fine. It is a like a regular sharpie point. The ink standard has gone down too. The color is not rich like it used to be and the markers do not last AT ALL. I know all alcohol markers bleed through but the deep reds and purples bleed heavily the first few uses then Poof! the ink is gone. And with some of the other colors, they barely color at all, like the pen marker has dried out already. For 150+ dollars, these won't cut it for me, I returned them within hours of receiving them. I was practically waiting by the door for them too.I did some research online with the help of some of the reviews on Amazon for these Prismas and I saw that the Copic line was recommended. I ordered a couple of Copic original markers (singly this time so I wouldn't have to bother with a huge return) and the quality is much, much better though you have to pay a lot for it (if you get lucky, around 4 bucks a marker which is pretty steep!) But if you're already willing to shell out a buck and a half on these, you might as well just go for it and just get the Copic original markers which you can refill and change the nibs out for, they'll last forever. If you're missing the prismas of old, I highly recommend the Copic Original Markers. I didn't like the Copic Sketch or the Copic Ciaos, I do a lot of detail work, and those markers tips are much too broad for me. Plus I like having 9 different nib options, that's awesome.I am very impressed so far with the few Copics I've ordered. The color is rich and addictive, like any good marker should be. I look forward to using them and have already used them quite a bit. For the sophisticated artist/sketcher/designer, the Copic website even has a full color wheel to access so you can make an informed decision on which ones will best suit your needs. Don't be swayed by the droves of stampers loving these markers either, they are great markers for sketch artists too.",1 "not delivered thanks for nothing. I sent this product to Qatar. now some random guy in Vegas has a new prisma color art set for free. and there is no way I can contact anyone. $230 right Out the window.",0 "INCOMPLETE!!! THE BOX CAME WITH 1 MISSING MARKER AND 1 REPEATED!! THEY ARE SO EXPENSIVE AND INSTEAD OF SATISFYING THE BUYERS THEY STEAL FROM THEM!!!",0 "Great set for the best price there is This set is a great start for an artist's first marker set. The only gripe I have is that the box is kind of awkward and this does not come with a carrying case so as soon as you open it it will spill out randomly sorted. My suggestion is to cut the top of the box flaps and tape the corners so you can make a holder out of the box.",3 "Super Art Markers A great set of art markers. Gives you enough colors to blend or match anything you are working on.",4 "prisma Prisma gel pens are the best I have ever used. They are the difference between just ok and professional results. They are expensive, but well worth it.Carolyn",4 "I love these markers! The title of my review says it all. I absolutely LOVE these markers. They are relatively inexpensive for high-quality art markers, and definitely worth the money. I use these in conjunction with Copic markers and they are a very close match in quality. The only downfall I have encountered with my Prismacolors are the lack of realistic lighter skin tone colors. (Hence why I also use Copic.) I still give them five stars because they are GREAT. Good blending, good shading...just all over nice markers.",4 "love them very fast ship , and good service, will shop again for other art supplies. and also 100 dollars cheaper then everywhere else.",4 "best markers ever i bought this marker set as gift for my boyfriend and he LUVS it! he set theyre the best markers he's ever had.",4 "The best These markers are the best for the simplist to the most complex project. I am just replacing the one's I used in college 20 years ago. Great product",4 "nice set of markers these are by far the nicest set of markers made, great for any artist as long as their responsable because they are very expensive",3 "Well worth the money I've been using these for more than a year now, and they are excellent. They do tend to mark the next page as well, so I suggest using some sort of piece of cardboard under the page so as to not stain the next one (in case you're using a sketch book). They don't leave annoying track marks like other markers, they blend in perfectly, and the double-end is a really good thing. You can mark small spaces as well as big with the same marker.",4 "Prismacolor Premier Double Ended Art Markers I give it 4 stars because they do what they are suppose to do and the quality of the markers is there! There is just not enough colors.",3 "exactly what i wanted but... I had problems with 4 colors, the gold and the silver in wide and fine, they're not working so total of 4 markers not working but the others working perfectly. Thanks !",4 "just what I needed Good materials , excelllen t work done with these, good box, all colors needed in here, a must have for desingners",4 "Prismmacolor Very good selection of colors, except for a primary red. The complex chisle and fine point capability is very useful. [ASIN:B000N2Y632 Prismacolor Premier Double Ended Art Markers, 72 Colored Markers (3722)]]",3 "Love Prismacolor Markers I received my Prismacolor markers about a month ago and have been drawing regularly (almost daily) ever since. I can't enough about how much I love drawing with them. I'm hooked!",4 "love my markers Well I love Prismacolor products, so I might be biased!! My markers are great. It has plastic trays that you can store the markers in, which is nice. I would recommend that you buy a clear marker blender. I didn't get one with this set. I'm not sure if I was supposed to or not but there wasn't one in there. It does help make the strokes smoother. It has a nice variety of colors for a beginner set.",4 "Prismacolor Markers This was the best deal I have every found to buy these new markers. I have a rug restoration business and I use them a lot. The seller shipped them very fast!",4 "Finally Affordable Prismacolor Illustration Markers Amazons price for Prismacolor Double End Illustration Markers was so affordable I was finally able to get a set of 72 - with no shipping charges. When I do color illustrations my only choice is Prismacolor because I know I'm using a professional quality product & am able to rely on getting the results I want. I would absolutely recommend this product to any artist.",4 "Perfection. My Package was received in a timely matter and had all markers present. Brand new, unopened for a great price. Excellent buy!",4 "Pleased The moment I got these, I was like a little kid on Christmas. I was so excited, I took them right out of the box and placed them up in the 'stand' it came with (basically, six plastic pieces with slots for the markers stacked on top of each other). I even went the extra mile, and instead of waiting until my paper arrived, I went out to buy some marker paper at Michaels (Canson Comic Book Art Boards, really awesome!). The only complaints I have is the marker stand seems cheap, one marker came in with a broken tip, and another one has a dry tip on one side. I'm sure that won't happen to everybody though, and it was a big set, so going out to buy a couple of markers at a time won't be a huge problem for me. I can just see where I need to go from this set :)Hope it was a helpful review!",4 "The best markers you can purchase I am very pleased with my prismacolor marker set. I went to Michaels originally and couldn't afford the price tag for this set. I was so happy to find the same set online for so much cheaper. These markers are the best quality and have lasted me quite a while.",4 "Awesome Cordless Glue Gun I had a great time testing out this cordless glue gun. It has several handy features and works very well.I was skeptical about the cordless feature, as some in the past have not worked as well as my corded version. Let me explain how the cordless action works on this glue gun. It is very similar to our cordless drill. The battery snaps into the bottom of the handle. To charge, it fits into a small charger which can be kept anywhere near an outlet. The charger flashes a green light while charging and then a steady light once charged. The initial charge took just a couple of hours. The instructions say the battery has no ""memory effect"" - it can be put back on the charger even if it's not fully discharged.With the battery, the glue gun weighs less than 12 ounces. It feels very comfortable to hold and use. The glue gun has a trigger so glue only comes out when you need it, and a work light at the tip that illuminates exactly where you are working. The light can be switched from high to low intensity.There's a clear window on top so you can easily see when to add another glue stick. This gun takes mini-size low temperature or all-purpose glue sticks. Cold Heat also sells glue sticks just for this gun, that they say will maximize battery life.Right by the opening for the glue sticks, there are two small lights. One is a low battery indicator and the other is the PowerSave indicator. If you do not move the glue gun for eight minutes, it switches to this mode and stops heating the glue. As soon as you move it, it heats up again.The glue heating time was very quick. The gun is well-made and easy to use. It does not drip when resting, which keeps your workspace much cleaner. The FreeStyle Cordless Glue Gun is packed with features and works great.",4 "Poor implementation! After just three months the batteries no longer will hold a charge. I even have one of their extended run batteries - same problem. On a freshly charged battery the glue gun will clam it is not charged and the red light comes on signaling a battery problem. I love the idea of a battery operated glue gun. This product is not made well a big disappointment.",0 "Great Light Duty Glue Gun The cordless feature makes this glue gun very handy. Heat up time is 3 or 4 minutes, and the applicator puts out a nice fine line of glue.But, this is a light duty gun. Too much pressure on the trigger, in an effort to get a faster flow, has the effect of cooling the tip and stopping the flow for a second. Also, that same forcing of the trigger causes the advance mechanism to scrape the top of the glue stick and it won't advance at all till you ease up and slow down.Of course, if you are doing these things, you need a heavier duty glue gun. You can find them at www.glu-stix.com, all the way up to industrial strength with pnumatic force feeders.For most of us, and most of the tasks we want the glue gun for, this one is great.As a side note, the glu-stix.com site has bulk boxes of mini sticks, and special purpose glue sticks as well.",2 "I have replaced old faithful!! I have used an old cordless glue gun FOR-EVER that I LOVED! I tested this item for Stephen of cold heat and I kind of chuckled thinking. I will never leave my old one behind - guess what? It's in the back of the closet.I LOVE how fast this gun heats up. I LOVE the battery pack on it. My old one plugged into a cradle and after a bit you had to recradle it. Another thing - I thought the flashlight on the front was a little funny - TOO COOL!You will NOT be dissappointed!!Lisa of Specially Made By...www.speciallymadeby.com",4 "Easier and safer Glue Gun I just recently purchased this glue gun for craft and home repair use. So far, it lives up to my expectations quite well. Like any product, it has its pros and cons, so allow me to list them.Pros:Cordless products are easier to use anywhere you need them, incuding outside the house.It heats and cools quickly.Unlike most corded glue guns, it has an On/Off switch, and barely drips at all.It has a work light at the front, and a standby mode to conserve battery power.It includes a small idea book that I found very helpful. Read it to learn how to avoid the little strings of glue that can be a problem at the end of a job.You can buy a spare battery for it at coldheat.com. (Other reviewers said batteries were not available, but they just recently started selling them)Cons:It does not come with a storage case, and ColdHeat does not sell one online. (I put it in a small plastic tool box)It uses only Mini sticks (5/16"" diameter) so it is good for light work, but if you need a lot of glue, you will have to add sticks frequently.The charging base has an indicator light (a good thing) but it is VERY bright. Don't charge it anywhere near your bedroom at night, or the light will keep you up.My needs are strictly light-duty so it is an excellent choice for me. Gotta go now. I have to look around the house for stuff to glue! :)",3 "Amazing gluegun!!! This is a great little tool! It is truly cordless, unlike so many others I have looked at that may not have a cord attached to the gun itself, but have a corded base that the gun must be returned to every few minutes. Not this one! It heats up quickly, melts the glue evenly, and is much lighter then I expected it to be yet still feels solid. It does not tip as easily as some glueguns I have used--definite plus. The charge holds for several hours and I like the automatic off feature that saves battery power.All in all it is even better than I hoped it would be.",4 "Great while it lasted!.... Batteries Don't Last... GRRRRRR! I purchased one shortly before Christmas. Worked great! I used it roughly every two weeks or so for 2 hours at a time.I was lucky enough to have purchased the package that came with two batteries.After a few months of use, the batteries would hold their charge less and less... until finally, one ""died"" and would no longer hold a charge... then the second battery gave out.I ""may"" purchase another one... simply for the convenience... and since I use this tool to build items for resale... I might simply consider it a cost of doing business.However, if you are planning on purchasing one for hobby use and expect to get years of use out of it... FORGET IT!I am betting the good reviews here are from people who have only used it for a month or so.Again... I LOVED IT while it worked... now mine is dead!",0 "Cold is good, but battery life stinks I love the fact that I dont get burned constantly like I did with some of the other guns where the body of the gun would also heat up. There is also less glue 'strings' on projects. The downsides are the balance issue and the battery life. For the price of this little gun, they should be able to provide at least a 4 hour battery life. After less than an hour, the charge light starts blinking. So frustrating!!!! Also , I want to be able to apply glue and quickly set gun down to work with project before glue hardens. I find this gun off balance and spend too much time fidgeting with it to stand up. Not bad, but could use some improvement.",2 "Out of business, but you can get the batteries replaced They're out of business, and the units sold towards the end of their existence often came with dead batteries. If you have one of the Cold Heat glue guns, you can get the battery pack rebuilt at a BatteriesPlus store. I had mine rebuilt with higher-capacity rechargeable AA-sized batteries. Works better than when new.",3 "Fabulous!! I work in an elementary school and we're always posting artwork on the walls in the hallway. Long extension cords are cumbersome and dangerous. The ColdHeat Freestyle cordless glue gun has made this task SO MUCH EASIER! It heats in less than 90 seconds and works like a dream. The rechargable battery charges in a very short amount of time. All of my co-workers are envious! Great purchase!!!!",4 "Failed battery on glue gun It's a great idea, and when it works it's fine. But the battery stopped holding a charge after just a couple of months. When it did charge it only lasted minutes - not at all useful for anything but a very quick fix. I wouldn't buy another one.",0 "Stay Away - What a Joke This has ""sort of"" worked one time. After that, the battery does not re-charge or hold a charge. Just when you really need it for a school project for your child. I am now stuck with two boxes of glue sticks, a glue gun that won't heat up and a charger/battery that makes it look like it is charging...basically a pile plastic and parts. Go with the standard corded.",0 "Breakable Plastic inner parts Not a great glue gun. Must treat it very gently or the trigger handle that forces the glue stick forward will break. Cheaply made>",0 "Not worth the money!!! I've had my unit for a few weeks and have not been able to get more than 15-20 minutes of use from it until it needed to be recharged. Now it appears the battery will not take a charge or the charger is not charging. When I place the battery on the charger it blinks, which indicates it's charging. After hours of charging the light turns solid, which means the battery is fully charged. I place the battery on the glue gun and the low battery lights up and the gun will not heat at all. This product is useless. I went to WalMart and bought a $5 gun that works much better. Save your time and money and do not purchase this product.",0 "Horrible stay away! Battery life span is terrible. The ColdHeat glue guns battery is horrible. It will hold a charge for couple of months. Then the battery only has a run time of 3 minutes or so. Not even long enough heat the glue stick. The first few times you use this product is works as advertised but the battery has a few months life span and when the battery goes this product is worthless. Tryed calling cold heat but the number is disconnected. I wonder why?. Out of business already.? Spend your money elsewhere. You can do better. I give 0 out of 5 stars. Cannot recommend!!",0 "The Last Glue Gun You'll Ever Buy I have to admit I was put off by the $30 price tag for a glue gun, but after having worked with it for several months, the convenience of cordless, faster heating time and the powersave feature, it's been worth it. The downside was that from time ordered to actual arrival was painfully slow and the quality of the included glue sticks were less than stellar. But once you have the gun and throw in some glue of you're own, good to go.I looked at their site today and ColdHeat is having a summer sale. Save $5 off and they throw in the painful shipping for free. So now's the time if any. Hope this was helpful!",4 "What a piece of junk I bought 2 of these guns. I would have rated this a negative number if possible. I called the Coldheat company and they do not provide a replacement battery. I was instructed to go to Radio Shack and purchase a universal battery by the Coldheat Representative. The battery life is totally unacceptable less than 2 months and will not hold a charge. If your are going to buy this donate your money to a charity.",0 "No replacement policy Got this gun in January. By March, the trigger was broken. The company was no help. I asked to order another...they took the credit card and no gun. I ordered in June after exhausting local suppliers. In August, I called Coldheat. The gun was backordered. It is October...I just called...no help...still don't know when they will get the gun to me. I'm hoping that the credit card info remains secure. I was ""gun ho"" (sorry) about the product until the company's lack of information made me uneasy. They still advertising on their site, with no product nor product in sight!",0 "Battery Always Dead - Should be Called a ""Poo Gun"" Like the others mentioned, I loved the idea of a cordless glue gun for tasks around the house, crafts, etc. Using this glue gun, however, has been nothing but frustrating. The battery dies in less than 15 minutes at full charge - even when we let it charge for hours. Becuase there is no way to power the gun via the AC outlet, your project has to stop and wait for over an hour before you get a few more minutes of juice. I thought maybe we got a bum unit, but seeing that someone else has had this exact problem suggests this is a common failure of this product. Stick with the tried and true, and avoid ColdHeat.",0 "I wouldn't buy it again Other than the convenience factor, this glue gun is junk. The battery is already losing it's charging capacity, after only four months. I can barely use it for 30 minutes, without recharging. You can't buy a replacement battery at all yet, plus there is only a 90 day warranty. The time it takes to heat is longer than 5 minutes. Plus the trigger mechanism refuses to feed the stick most of the time. Save your $30 and buy something else.",1 "batteries won't charge After a short time the charger will not charge the batteries- the ""low battery"" light on the gun lights up even after many hours of ""being charged"" in the charger; can't tell if the charger is defective or the two batteries are both defective",0 "NO GOOD I purchased this gun and after a few months, the batteries quit holding a charge. One battery was never used and it still showed a bad charge. I suspect that the charging unit has gone bad. Not worth getting. I tried contacting [...] to let them know of my situation. The site won't even load up. don't wast your hard earned money on this trash.",0 "COLDHEAT Glue Gun Battery Life Blows I, like many other reviewers, had this for a very short time when the batteries stopped holding a charge. The unit looks like it's new, but is useless. Wish I had thought to return it to Costco (where I bought it) earlier than after using 6 months. Don't waste your money on this product. Very disappointing.",0 "Rotten Batteries After a few months use the batteries quit charging. Good concept but lousy product. A waste of your money.",0 "Would be a better value with quality batteries Unit worked well for what it is, a small and versatile glue gun for small home repairs and crafts. The batteries are really really bad. And unfortunately they did not build in an adapter to use the included AC plug. That would have been helpful so that when the batteries die we could still use the unit. Bad engineering.Buy a corded gun if you are serious and never worry about batteries again.",0 "Sturdy table My kids are having a ball with this table.The paper rolls out smoothly and is well held in place by the bar at the end.The one disappointment is in ease of clean up. For a children's art table I would think the top would be easier to clean. It really stains easily.",2 "Great table for a toddler! My two year old loves this table! It is just the right size, and she can use it independently.",4 "Not worth the $$$$ We love the idea of this table but found several main problems:1) Cheaply made-- the legs on aon put his foot through the hole in one of the benches while standing on it, which is very dangerous and if my husband hadn't been there to catch him, he would have fallen over with his foot still stuck in the bench3) Stains easily--even crayon marks don't wipe off easily from the surface of this table and marker stains are permanentAll in all, not happy with this product particularly for the price",0 "Unique writing instrument We have been very happy with our purchase and have since aquired the companion ink and sealing wax set. Very satisfied.",4 "Broken Pen The pen itself was visibly as depicted: a Murano-style glass pen, with all the slight irregularities that should be expected of hand-shaped glass. I could not rate how the ink flowed from the pen, as the pen had been very poorly packaged and had arrived broken in two places. Most disappointing, as this pen was intended to be given as a gift.",1 "Fantastic paint set These paints have been wonderful. I purchased them for my toddler and they work well. It does take a little bit of practice for them to be able to hold the bottle straight up and down, but my two year old is able to do it. The paints are a wonderful alternative for traditional finger paints (for days when you don't feel like washing down the walls after art time...). They come in vibrant colors, dry quickly, clean up easily and overall are a lot of fun.",3 "Using Colors Cannot review this product because I do not know anything about it. I can only guess that these are more colors that can be used with Do-A-Dot books.",2 "Lots of Fun! Nothing is ever completely washable... just like these paints! (Crayola advertises this as well and their products don't come out of everything either)I have 4 year old twins who love these. They first started using them in their preschool class. I like them because they dry fast, are easy to use, last a long time, and don't make a big mess-- painting without paint brushes. The ABC do-a-dot alphabet book is a great addition to this set and makes learning letters fun. I'm buying another set for a Christmas gift for a 2 year old.",4 "Tips not the same as standard Do-A-Dots We have long enjoyed our regular set of Do-A-Dots, so we were excited to give these a try. Unfortunately, jewel-toned colors are just basic colors with jewel names. After our first use, the felt circle tip fell off of one of our markers, and I have tried and tried but can't get it back in. Hopefully the others do not follow. I like the smaller dots, but they are different from the standard sponge tip--much less durable!",3 "Stains! DO NOT BUY! NOT WASHABLE Horrible Staining product. So upset it was used in my house. Be careful of the paintings your children bring home if they have used this paint. If the even get a drop of two of water they will bleed and stain!",0 "Mini Do-a-dots markers We love our regular Do-a-Dots, and found various coloring pages/printables online that used smaller do-a-dots, so we ordered this mini package. The description of the item isn't terribly detailed, and it was hard to tell if these markers did indeed have a smaller diameter, as they are the same size (and the lid is the same size) as the regular markers. I was pleased to discover that they do in fact make smaller ""dots."" My main gripe with this particular set is the colors, which aren't quite what we were expecting. The simple bold colors of the Rainbow Do-a-Dot set are much nicer. In this set, for instance, the ""ruby red"" is not a bright red but sort of a magenta.",3 "No Mess Bought these to go with the Do-A-Dot Activity Book for our Granddaughter(she is 3)for Christmas. Adult will have to start the paint flowing by pushing down on the tip, listen for a pop and squeeze and shake until paint comes out. Wish I would have bought long, long , long ago to go with crayons. Plus no mess to clean up like paint.",4 "Fun, easy project craft paint. These are great our second set in the last 4 years. Fun, easy, for little hands to use. Great for arts and craft projects, many fun uses for artsy kids.",4 "Kids loved it. Fun for kids of all ages and not messy! Easy to use even for younger kids. I got it mostly for my 2 year old son but my 7 year old daughter loved it as well!",4 "We Love These These paint markers are amazing! You can either color just dots or actual pictures. They are so easy to use and give the feel of painting without the mess.",4 "LOVE TO DOT This is a nice product for young children in creating pictures or to be used in making crafts. My daughter loves the mini dots. She makes pictures and uses it for crafts. When I received them I thought that they would be smaller, they are the same size as the regular do a dot art except the sponge tip is smaller. The box that they arrived in was also larger than the regular do a dot art box.",4 "Hold Up! Great for center activities in a kindergarten classroom. Hold up to their use and were bright and cheerful. Be careful as they do not wash off easily from clothes.",4 "cleans multiple items in a flash I use it to clean jewelry and glasses. I add water to the recommended portion of concentrate and everything comes out shining like new. Gets in all the difficult to clean areas for jewelery and glasses. Used with ultrasonic cleaning appliance.",4 "cleaner This cleaner material works great in the new Jewelry ultrasonic cleaner I also purchased. It allows me to continously keep all my jewelry sparkling.",4 "Nice jewelry cleaner solution I purchased this solution along with a jewelry cleaning machine for my wife and she seems to really enjoy cleaning her jewelry with it. She has told me that her jewels come out ""really shiny"". So...there you go.....",4 "Jewelry Cleaner Excellent. I like that there are lines marking every 5oz which makes it very easy to use. You don't have to measure things.",4 "Brand new... I used this product with my jewelery cleaner and I was surprised to see that they all look like brand new.",4 "Love this!!! This stuff works great!! I just heat it up in the microwave with the right amount of water and my jewelry looks good as new!!",4 "good gift I gave this as a gift, I am not aware of how well it works, I can say the shipper was fast and efficient. I would buy again.",4 "Good Product Good product to use with electronic jewelery cleaners and is a pretty decent price for quantity you get.",3 "good product Easy to use...Amazon is my go to place! I don't have to fight the crowds and I just let my fingers do the walking. The return policy is wonderful too! Easy sneezy!",4 "Junk! Don't waste your money! I ran my jewelry through it 4 times and it looked the same as when I put it in the machine. I even bought the jewelry cleaning solution to put in it, and it made no difference. As for all the ""crevice-cleaning bubbles""-there were about 10 bubbles. The worst part is that it can't even be returned-no returns unless it's never been opened or used! What a ripoff! I could have just thrown the money out the window! So, don't fall for it-save your money!",0 "does decent job it is high price for a very small amount, probably would save by purchasingcleaner in local discount store. does adequate job, but nothing outstanding.",2 "Cleans well and easy This cleaner is very easy to use. A few drops cleans a lot of jewelry. I'm very happy with it.",4 "Best cleaner I've tried other jewelry concentrates but this is the best I've tried. It really made my diamond ring sparkle. I received several compliments on my ring the day after cleaning. It looks new.",4 "Jewelry Cleaner This product was just what I was looking for and at a great price. Great people/ company to deal with.",3 "Liquid Not Available Unfortunately, the manufacturer no longer sells the liquid included in my Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner. I tried this new product because the brand name seems familiar, and it did not fail me!",4 "Hagerty Ultrasonic Concentrate I followed the directions and it worked as advertised. It cleaned some really dirty jewelry. I will buy it again.",4 "Works well I cleaned my rings and watch with this cleaner and it removed the grime well. I tried it in my ultrasonic cleaner, and I have to say it works much better if you don't use it in an ultrasonic cleaner.",4 "Works GREAT I got this for my wife to use in her ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Her wedding band came out looking shiny like it was just cleaned at a jewelry store. She was very happy. I would definitely recommend this product to use in your ultrasonic cleaner.",4 "Great Product The liquid that came with my Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner is gone and no longer made by the manufacturer. I tried this because I'm familiar with the brand name and it's great!",4 "Jewelry Cleaner Concentrate A must have for any electronic or ultrasonic jewelry, watch and eyeglass cleaning units. It works also in a small bowl of warm water, just add a small squeeze and your done....",3 "So far so good Have not had need to use it yet. so far so good. bottle has not leaked",2 "jewelry sparkles I inherited my Mother's Hagerty Jewel cleaner set and there were 2 packets of the cleaner with the cleaning chamber and loved how it cleaned my jewelry, my diamonds sparkle like new and my chains clean up to look like new again but I had used both packets so was happy to find the sonic jewel concentrate on Amazon. I don't want to run out so thank you Amazon for carrying this product!",4 "This item works great!. I have just tried it on 2 cycles with the Ultrasonic machine I purchased on Amazon for $25. It does work!. I have a 10X eye Loupe magnifier and if you own one ( you can buy an eye loupe from a jewelry store for $10-$15), you can see immediately how much cleaner your jewelry is.Before that I tried cleaning also on 2 cycle with hot water and dishwashing detergent. No comparison. The solution made a big difference.",3 "Very Good Jewelry Cleaner This is rather expensive, but a very good cleaner, from a reputable company. It does a great job.",3 "great product! my jewelry looks awesome, I didn't know it could look this good. :) great cleaner.",4 "great with my ultrasonic jewelry machine I got this for Christmas to go with my new ultrasonic jewelry cleaner machine. I put just a capful in, and ran it at least 5-7 times. It made all my jewelry sparkle! I don't love the price, but at the rate of using a capful now and then, hopefully it will last awhile. Definitely worth it as a companion to the machine.",3 "too expensive Wow, just put the gun away…this product is way too expensive for the quantity. One can find quality cleaners for half the price.",0 "Works as advertised. About an ounce of this liquid to my five ounces or so of water produced AMAZING results! I chose this particular solution over the other ""generic"" brand because of the reviews people have given, and I must say, it does not disappoint! Your jewelry will be *clean*! Great product!",4 "effective I didn't notice an exceptional difference between this cleaner and others I have tried. I wouldn't pay more for this. I use it with my ultrasonic cleaner machine and it is effective.",2 "Jewelry clean solution Use in my ultrasonic unit and makes everything look brand new. I recommend you heat solution in microwave before adding to unit to boost cleaning power on grease/lotion which sticks to prongs.",4 "Love the great deal! I have purchase else ware before, but love the deal I got from you and I will return for more at a later date.",4 "Superb, as always I took a workshop with Daniel Greene many years ago.. this DVD is just as helpful! Have fun with it!",4 "Itoya finepint pens This is the only pen that I have found that instantly dries on glass. I use it on museum glass with great results.",4 "Almost what I wanted I bought this stand to fix my micro rc heli, and it was almost perfect, but not quite.Not much to this really, just a stand with two (tight) alligator clips and a magnifying glass on a relatively heavy base. The problem is pretty much every piece of this stand pivots. This is good one hand that you can adjust everything, but bad because really even tightened all the way, some joints may pivot without you wanting them to, thereby causing the stand to fall over.The stand would have been perfect if the main bar had some way of locking into place, but even so it's 5 bucks, I can't complain much.",2 "Great little helper The Helping Hands/ Magnifying glass is a big help when trying to hold something small--like jewelry--and work on it. I modified mine a bit by moving one of the arms so that instead of the magnifying glass being in the middle, it's on the end. Since everything can be slid around, the magnifying glass can still be over what I'm working on, and I have the 'hands' close enough together to hold smaller things. I also put a strip of electrical tape around the clips to put a little protection between them and what I'm holding, so there's no risk of scratching what I'm working on. The base is surprisingly heavy so I can use it for anything small enough to fit on there and balance. The one other thing it could use is a light--to me that would give it a 5 out of 5 rating. It was very inexpensive, and worth way more than it cost. I'm very pleased with the purchase and will recommend it to my friends.",3 "Keeps Falling Over Everytime I get it set up, stable and ready to do a project it falls over",0 "not so satisfied with this product The lens is loosely mounted in its retaining ring. The lens itself is chipped. The lens part is not constructed properly.",0 "good price, decent quality I bought this for painting high detail gaming mini figures. Many game shops sell this same item for $30 but this ended up being about $7.00 here on Amazon. It can be fairly difficult to get it to balance right so it doesn't tip over. I ended up securing it to a piece of tile to create more stability. Make sure you have some sort of lubricant on hand too... all of the parts are rather stiff and wont move until oiled.",2 "Such a unique item When I bought this magnifyer I knew I was getting a functional tool. I bought it for what it does, and it does that. But when I pulled it out of the box I realized that, in addition to function, it served as a unique display item on my desk. It really looks neat. In fact, it was so interesting to look at that my daughter, who isn't interested in tools at all, asked me to keep it in her room on a shelf. It works as advertised and it's a great conversation starter.",3 "workes good This is a good item. Very helpful working with small items. As we get older we need a little help seeing small items.",4 "extra par of hands A lot of times when working with small item you never have the space or hands so you drop what you have in your hands but with this SE Magnifier/ Third hand you can work a lot more easy it is a very god help",2 "Nice Great for people who work with jewelry, or electronics. I really needed something like this with a light, however, found that this works out pretty well.",4 "Need a helping hand? I do not know why I waited so long to order one of these. This is really one of the most helpful tools I have purchased in a long time. Wonderful item at a great price. You can't go wrong.",4 "Its like having an extra pair of hands with claws! The Helping hands is a pretty awesome tool. I saw this thing on an online video and thought they looked cool and would help with my painting projects and purchased it from amazon, its even cooler in person. My only issue is that I wish it had extra clamps, but I guess I can purchase the claps seperately.",3 "Good for cables. Not much else... A lot of people recommend this for PCB work. I have found that it scratches PCB's, and doesn't hold them up very well. I use some small spring clamps clipped into to the clips it comes with, it keeps them from scratching whatever I'm working on. If you are going to be doing PCB, you should probably get a Panavise Jr. This product is really good for making cables though. It's good for clipping a connector into one end, and the wire into the other. The magnifying glass is difficult to use while soldering, but it might be better for other uses. You also can't get it far enough away to really see anything.",2 "To little to Use This magnifying glass is totally to little. Its sitting on my shelf, because you really can't use it for nothing. Its not worth the money.",1 "These are good page protector These are good page protectors, very sturdy. I just thought they were 3 ring, but they aren't.",3 "Perfect refills for the albums Bought at the same time as the disney album I purchased knowing I was going to need, fits great - would buy again when needed.",4 "Perfect size and quality I'm not too much of a scrapbooker but I enjoy it. This is a perfect size for my 12x12 scrapbooks. Fits all standard size pages. Clear and was delivered in time.",4 "Page protectors I put my 80 pages of my Disney scrapbooks together the day I got them. I love to have all the same size pages. I was glad to find them and at a resonable price. I received them quickly and packed perfectly.",4 "I was amazed! I needed some twine for a chicken recipe I wanted to try. When this came, in a big box with a couple of other items, I took this out and couldn't believe my eyes. This is HUGE. There is enough twine on this cone to last any cook a lifetime in a regular household kitchen. Talk about a bargain. If you use twine often...this will be enough. I say get it and share with your husband when he's looking for twine in the garage. You can't beat the price.",4 "Mega spool of butchertwine! There is enough twine to last a lifetime. The quality is top notch. Heavy duty twine. Excellant product for the money.",4 "WOW! Wow! I couldn't believe how big this cone of string was when I got it! It's huge! As the previous reviewer said, this is enough to last any normal kitchen...for YEARS! Great product for the price.",4 "Very thick, Strong On the picture online, the color looked like green and white thread. It has no color, alot thicker than it looks and alot bigger. Very happy with purchase.",3 "Good Quality and Plenty of it Perfect for trussing birds and pork for the rotisserie. There is a lot of it but it can be used for all kinds of things.",4 "Twine This is a cookers requirement. My husband is always needing twine to roll meat. Finally I broke down and bought him this huge cone of twine. He is a happy guy now.",4 "Great product I use this for trussing chickens, turkey and roasts. Works great and seems to last forever. The only improvement that could be made is to sell it for even less money.",4 "24 Ply Twine We just used it the other day and it worked just fine as promise.Yes we recommend it to every buyer who need this product.",4 "Misleading! I thought I was getting the whole set of palette knives, instead I got only ONE knife. They completely tricked me! I'm boiling. I would never have paid for one knife. I don't know if I would buy from Painting-Crafts agiain. The description and picture is compleately misleading. And the knife is flimsy.",0 "I have one and want another I have had mine, the blue one, for a couple of months now. It seems pricey but it really is a great product. I took it to a crop and it held 15 pages in place with all the embellishments on them. Very little slid at all, metal page corners, etc. stayed put. And why take the chance that your half-done pages will be disturbed before you get back to them? Put them into this, zip it up and it stores in very little space against another piece of furniture. I usually have multiple albums going at once, and have limited table space to work on, this really helps. I also find pre-planning my pages makes my crop time a lot more productive. I used boxes before, but things always slid around. It is heavy to carry, probably because of the metal embedded panels, but most people should be able to handle it fine. In short, I think this is a wonderful invention, and am glad I bought it.",4 "I have one and want another I have had mine, the blue one, for a couple of months now. It seems pricey but it really is a great product. I took it to a crop and it held 15 pages in place with all the embellishments on them. Very little slid at all, metal page corners, etc. stayed put. And why take the chance that your half-done pages will be disturbed before you get back to them? Put them into this, zip it up and it stores in very little space against another piece of furniture. I usually have multiple albums going at once, and have limited table space to work on, this really helps. I also find pre-planning my pages makes my crop time a lot more productive. I used boxes before, but things always slid around. It is heavy to carry, probably because of the metal embedded panels, but most people should be able to handle it fine. In short, I think this is a wonderful invention, and am glad I bought it.",4 "I have one and want another I have had mine, the blue one, for a couple of months now. It seems pricey but it really is a great product. I took it to a crop and it held 15 pages in place with all the embellishments on them. Very little slid at all, metal page corners, etc. stayed put. And why take the chance that your half-done pages will be disturbed before you get back to them? Put them into this, zip it up and it stores in very little space against another piece of furniture. I usually have multiple albums going at once, and have limited table space to work on, this really helps. I also find pre-planning my pages makes my crop time a lot more productive. I used boxes before, but things always slid around. It is heavy to carry, probably because of the metal embedded panels, but most people should be able to handle it fine. In short, I think this is a wonderful invention, and am glad I bought it.",4 "balsa block 2x2x12 The wood was a gift for my son. He likes to carve and for certain things, he said the blocks are great. He loves them. I would recomend this to any one who likes carving animals or just letters. It is good for carving flowers as well. Easy to work with. There are many things that one can use this with.",4 "said it was for my machine but it wasn't so I wasted my time and money! very dissatisfied and disappointed! waste of my time and day",0 "Doesn't fit some Brother Machines I bought this as a spare for my embroidery ""Q"" foot for my SE350, SE400, LB6800PRW and Singer XL400 but this foot does not fit them. The distance between the screw mount point and the bottom of the foot is about 1 inch, when it needs to be roughly 1/4"". Do not get this foot if you are going to use it with a SE350, SE400, LB6800PRW or Singer XL400. The quality looks good, and it looks like it would work better than the stock foot if it would fit, but it will not. I finally found the one for other brother machines. Part number XD0474151, and fits the SE400, the LB6800PRW and the PE-770.I recently got a ULT2001, and this foot works great on that machine for free motion and embroidery.",4 "Brother Embroidery Q foot I had misplaced my embroidery foot that came with my machine and was worried this might not work. Upon arrival, I placed it on my machine and it fit perfect. I think I like this one better than the original foot.",3 "Wrong Item This is an example of user ignorance (not product problems). The foot looked like what we needed for our sewing machine, and my wife swore that it was the one she needed. However, when we got the item, it didn't work on her machine.Shipping on it was so expensive, it wouldn't have been worth our effort to return the product. We were stuck with something we can't use.But it wasn't the fault of the seller -- it was our own ignorance.We finally travelled to a city where they sold the feet, and got a salesman to help us find what we needed.",0 "Should have worked! This heavy duty adjustable punch was just what we needed. But when it arrived, we found that two of the 3 punches did not go all the way through the holes, so it would only punch one hole. We looked it over carefully, even took it to a stationery store, to see if it could be adjusted, to no avail. The seller refunded our money along with the shipping costs.",0 "Cheaper alternative to strap albums I purchased this album so that I could do two-page spreads without having a gap in the middle--and without the hassle and expense of buying all new (and very expensive) strap pages.Well, when I ran out of the 10 page sleeves that come with the album, I tried adding pages using some sleeves that I had on hand. Most sleeves were too big, showing outside the covers when the album is closed. You pretty much have to buy Pioneer RMB-5 refill pages or have the page hangout problem. I bought five albums. On one of them, the snap fittings came unglued. If you put too many pages in, you risk not having enough plastic strapping to press down into the fittings.Overall, it's an ingenious design. It's relatively easy to add more pages. The slots for the ""spine"" piece are really easy to use, so the spine piece for this album doesn't tear like the ones with the holes in them. You don't have to fool with screwing screws in straight or losing the little pieces. You may have to trim the side edges of your 12 x 12 paper so that it slides into the sleeves smoothly, without bending. Too bad Pioneer didn't make the covers just a tiny bit bigger!!",2 "Excellent product and service! So this thing is awesome and definitely seems sturdy. I bought it for my mom who is a long time potter and she loved it. National artcraft also has amazing customer service. They responded to questions I had on what I am sure was their day off and I appreciate it greatly. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase!",4 "Easy to use! Acrylic paints are pretty similar, but the packaging for these paints is awesome. All the pots are molded to the tray, so really cuts down on the spill factor. Paint color was vibrant and easy to clean.",4 "Best price, perfect for crafts Purchased these paints to finish off my salt dough ornaments for Christmas. the paints were great, just what I was looking for.",4 "great product I really like this paint. Works great and I like the fact that the paints stay in the container. The only issue I have is opening the paints sometimes cause the covers are kind of close together but that might just be me. :) I use a spoon to scoop out a bit of each paint when I wanna mix the colors. Great product and I recommend it.",3 "Sargent Art 66-5420 6-Jar Acrylic Colors My son loves to use these paints. They are great for him to learn about colors and mixing them together and what effects white and black have when added to other colors. So far we have painted air dry clay with these paints. And we have painted on paper.",4 "great clean up! Have a 4 year old that accidently sat in the paint, so was really glad for the great clean up that can be done with water! Kids love these paints and they go along ways!",4 "great for kids, and/or thinning paint good for kids, the paint is all connected, and can not be seperated. my lil siblings love it.easy clean up also",3 "A little goes a long way I used this pad in my Berlin Flyer wagon. The thought of paying over 70$ for the pad set to go with the wagon seemed insane. This fit my HEAVY DUTY wagon perfectly in that i folded along the seem to provide a backrest and the rest of the length along the interior of the wagon.",3 "Necessary product for small children Fits the Mountain boy wagon / sled perfectly and a very necessary item for small children. Well made and soft. Seems to be durable and the ties fit well on the wagon or sled.",4 "Cutter was not sharp The cutter was not so sharp so it is quite difficult to punch and size is very small, so you will need very thin ribbon",1 "Does just what it's supposed to! This overlock foot is the next best thing if you do not have a serger to professionally finish your raw edges. I had trouble finishing the edges of my fabric with a zig zag stitch and a regular foot because I could never get the stitch precisely over the edge of the fabric, leading to bunching and wobbly looking stitching. The overlock foot solves all of those problems, however, with it's handy guide that allows me to get my fabric in exactly the right spot. I've used it with several of the built-in overedge stitches on my machine--what a difference! Definitely worth the money for this specialized little foot.",4 "Really works! I go back and forth between wanting a serger and being content with just my sewing machine. I took a chance on this presser foot because I could certainly get a lot of fabric for the price of a serger. I'm glad I did because this foot really works! I'm able to create a perfect overlock stitch with minimal effort. I have a Brother XL3750 machine with an included overlock stitch, but the machine has a tendency to pull the fabric to the left so my stitches stretch out from my trying to pull the fabric to the right to keep it on track. This foot has a little piece in the middle where the threads overlay and I think this is what takes the tension off of the fabric in order to keep everything distributed evenly.I may still get a serger someday, but this meets all of my needs for now!",4 "It really helps... I am a starter so it was a little difficult to finish the edges of my fabrics. With this SA135 foot, it seems to be more easy to do, as it helps guiding the fabric, keeping a nice uniform edge.",4 "Wonderful product!! This was WAY cheaper than buying a serger for the little bit of sewing that I do! Excellent for finishing seams.",4 "Helps with alignment I used to use a regular foot for overlocking, but I got this foot to see if it would help me keep the seam straighter. This foot really helps. It is much easier to keep the seam straight using this foot than a regular foot or a walking foot. If you are doing more than a foot or two of overlock on a regular brother machine, get this foot. You will not be disappointed.",4 "Does NOT fit the PC7500 machine I don't have this foot and I'm glad I didn't buy it. I checked the Brother site and the PC7500 that I own is a 7mm feed dog machine and this foot doesn't fit it even though it is included in the list of machines above.",2 "Didn't Work for Me. I just could not get this to work for me. I did have to return it which was an easy process.",0 "Quilter's Dream Love this foot. For anyone looking for a little assistance to stick with that scant 1/4 inch while quilting, this is the foot for them. Pricing was excellent, delivery was a bit of a hiccup. Ordered 2, 1 for me, 1 for my sister-we have the same machine-Brother LB6800 PRW. For some reason, 1 was delivered, which took a week. Than getting them to respond to the ""missing"" foot, took the involvement of Amazon, and it was worked out. Finally got it, and can't wait for my sis to come visit me (we live in different states) so she can try it too!",4 "Overlock foot is SWEET!!! I'm new to sewing, and I really liked finished edges so I've seriously considered investing in a serger at some point. I read reviews from people who considered this foot an affordable alternative to a serger. I'm very happy with it. I like how the fabric is guided right through neatly. It's easy to use, and it fit my sewing machine well. So far, I'm in love! No serger for this lady for now :)",4 "Great accessory for my Brother The foot worked great. Makes my sewing projects much easier to finish. I would recommend it to my sewing friends who have a Brother.",4 "Good Came on time, good packaging, good quality. It is what it's supposed to be. And most important, it works. And of course it fits.",4 "Excellent Tool This is a very unique and ideal tool to use for edging, and enclosing seams, among other things. I just finished a project using this tool and I just love the details it yielded.",4 "How did I sew without it? I love this foot. It is now my go to foot 2nd to the standard foot on the machine. I love the guide on the right that helps to keep the stitch right on the edge of the fabric!",4 "Overlock foot I got these super fast, I haven't use them yet.. But a girl can't have to many pressure feet. Can she?",3 "brother SA135 overlock vertical foot This item was delivered in timely manner. Was in great shape. I am excited and eager to use it but haven't found the time. Would do business with this company again.",4 "just a zig-zag foot with 1/4"" guide This is just a zig-zag foot with an attached 1/4"" guide. It does not stitch a line in the fabric. You must use the zig-zag setting on your machine. If you try to use a straight stitch setting, the needle will break when it hits the center metal piece. There is a small bar in the middle of the zig-zag area so you cannot straight stitch. OK value for the price but should not be confused with an overlock stitch.",1 "Buy This Product This is a fantastic touch up for your car interior. Be sure to combine it with the deglaser to make sure the application works most successfully. This made my near pristine classic look tremendous.",4 "This works great for dying white letters on tires, black!! I bought this shoe dye to dye the white letters on my cars tires black. Before using this, I had not found a permanent solution to this issue that many people try change. After 2 coatings on the white letters with this dye, they never faded one bit. Warning, this will turn anything it comes in contact with permanently black, even your garage floor!",4 "Excellent Product! Great color saturation! I dyed my reins to match my horse harness and the color looks great. It was so easy to use and it was very inexpensive. Good buy!",4 "Now I have the boots that I wanted all along Last season I picked up a great deal on motorcycle boots, but there was one drawback. In order to get the ones in my size, I needed to purchase the ones that were BLUE and Black. I had wanted Black on Black, but they were sold out. Thanks to Fiebings Leather Dye, I now have the color that I wanted from the very start ! I used acetone nail polish remover to deglaze the boots and then gave them three nice coats of Fiebings Leather Dye. I used a stiff art brush that had a 1/2"" bristle which allowed me to work the dye into the leather around the hard plastic protective areas that the boots are made with. I then finished them up with a layer of Kiwi black shoe polish and they look brand new; and also as if they were Black all along.",4 "Fiebings Leather dye I got this for a couple of pairs of nubuck sandals that had too many colors going on ,gave them a new chance at life. I will definately recommend this brand.I would of gave it 5 stars but they didnt sell any bigger containers then the 4oz.",3 "Fiebing's 4 oz. Bottle of Black Leather Dye This was a 4 oz. bottle of Fiebing's black leather dye. It did a good job on my leather suspenders. Shipping was prompt. This company is a good e'trader.",3 "Fiebling Leather Dye This is a very good product and I ordered it because I could not find it to purchase locally.",4 "Not really black... I tried the dye on 2 black leathers coats, following the directions as specified. Thank goodness I did only a small area as the dye is actually lighter than the black leather. Very disappointed. These are good leather coats, one from Italy and now they are worse than before. The dye looks really black in the bottle but does not end up that way.",0 "Great Product!!!! This product meet the requirements of leatherworkers and hobbiest. It does a very good job with very little prodcut used.",4 "Excellent product with amazing results! I dyed a favorite 35 year old black leather gym bag. The results were amazing. The bag actually looks better then brand new. Rich black color that didn't stiffen my leather bag. I am extremely particular with my favorites. This dye did its job very well.",4 "it made burgandy leather black. I wanted to change the color of some of my awesome danner boots. its works great, but wear gloves, lay down newspaper and don't do it in the nude, the stuff is messy and gets everywhere.",3 "Excellent dye job I inherited a gorgeous over-stuffed leather chair with matching ottoman that I absolutely love except it was white (translated - ugly!) The white was so hideous I was about to give the chair away. I bought 2 bottles of the dark brown and went to town with the little dabber. It now looks fabulous. Nice warm, brown color (like it should have been to begin with) and I couldn't be happier. My husband is happy, too, since I didn't buy another chair.",4 "Outstanding product This product is excellent. I used it to dye a tan holster. It covered perfectly, and dried without any streaking or color variations. The end result looks as good, or better, than the black ones from the manufacturer. I am really impressed with how well this works.",4 "Did the trick. I don't really have much to compare this dye to but it did the trick. I bought this to refresh a favorite, but old, leather coat that had a few scratches and was worn around the sleeves. The dye matched well so I was thrilled that I didn't have to dye the whole coat. The instructions warned that sometimes the dye would take on a coppery cast. Well, they were right. Everywhere the dye touched, it was coppery. They recommended a product of theirs to remove the cast but I used mink oil and it worked (with a LOT of elbow grease). I would probably do it again but wouldn't look forward to it.",2 "didn't liked it i tried to use it on a car seat.it looks like the dye is pretty strong and won't fade away easily.how ever, the black dye has a purpleish color to it when in the light.it looks more like ink then a dye.",0 "Worked Better Than Expected Our kids had a fiddle concert which required them to be dressed in black leather boots. They had boots, one pair was brown and my daughter's were pink. Instead of buying new boots, we took a chance on this product. We were pleasantly surprised at the outcome. I wouldn't say they were perfect, but again, very pleasantly surprised. It was good enough that no one caught on or noticed. I think, had the boots not been old and worn, they would have looked near perfect. I would buy this product again, but as one customer said, a little goes a long ways so I probably won't have too!",3 "djh This product worked better then advertised. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of leather dye. Nice to find honesty in advetising.",4 "amazing i bought a vintage motorcycle that had a brown seat on it.i hated the color,but it would have cost me several hundred dollars to replace it.i came accross fiebings on the internet and thought i's give it a shot.the transformation is amazing,you would never know that the seat used to be brown.it ain't brown no more!!beautiful job. i wish i had before and after pictures.",4 "Fiebings leather dye This dye sucks! I dyed my leather jacket and the dye constantly rubs off on everything including my fingers!! Yes, I followed the directions to a ""T"". Save your money!",0 "Fiebings Leather Dye Works as it always has, been using it for over 20 years on my leathers. Just do not spill it on anything you don't want colored.",4 "Great product, POOR Packaging This is a excellent product and works wonderfully. However the bottle that it comes in is very flimsy and only slight pressure while opening will lead to it spilling over...believe me I found out the hard way. I contacted Fieblings on 2 separate occassions to inform the of this, providing pictures of my work space that is now dyed stained but sadly I never heard back? I would have rated it five stars were it not for the packaging and lack of customer service from fieblings.",2 "GOOD LEATHER DYE I am happy with this purchase. I salvaged several belts and two leather wallets with big bucks value. It is a great idea to salvage good leather.",4 "Good product It arrived on time and was easy to use. The leather belt came out great. There was plenty left over",4 "saddlebags and boots Worked perfect on bags and boots. still have some left over. applied neatsfoot after dye dried both items feel and look new again.",4 "Fixed my belt Had a belt I loved but they dye had come off in a number of places. This restored it to full black and looks like new. Easy to use.",4 "Very Impressed I had some old hand me down combat boots that had been worn and faded. Thought I'd try this stuff to see if I could salvage them and was definitely impressed. This dye works great.",4 "The real deal I bought this to dye a pair of Chocolate Brown Ugg Byrons to Black (ugg doesn't make this style in black). I first used deglazer and then carefully and throughly applied 3 coats of this dye. End result = absolute success! And I still have way more than half the bottle of dye left over for touchups and such I may need later. All in all, great product!",4 "one of the most awesome products out there! I can't say enough about this product. I know it's for leather.. but I've used it for so many other things. It's very black and stains..(as it should!) so be careful not to drip it on wood floors.. or get it on your hands.. it'll take a day or two before it fades/washes off your skin. A little goes a long way. So far I've used this product to darken shoes that started to fade, I've also used it touch up black furniture, purses, and it gave me such a nice rich black color that I even used it to stain a bathroom cabinet to match a black medicine cabinet. I didn't even sand the cabinet... it was a medium pecan colored brown. I just started painting it with the little swabby thing, did two coats and it looks great and is dry to the touch! I would not recommend doing that for large projects.. but if you have a small piece of furniture that doesn't get handled a lot and needs to be black.. it's great in a pinch. I went on a kick and started darkening all the black shoes I could find in the house and touching up all the furniture. And then I ran out.. so i bought another bottle. This little bottle of black magic is fantastic.",4 "Works Great! This brought my faded leather jacket back to life! I also have a black leather couch that is extremely faded on one side from sun damage. My last apartment was on a high floor and I never closed the living room shades. Since I had such good luck on the jacket I figured I couldn't make that side of the couch look any worse. It looks great! I'm going to redo the whole thing! I used the deglazer first.",4 "WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN KIWI products I am in a business that relys on leather belts and leather containers on the belt. After getting in and out of a car to do your job, there are many factors that rub against your belt and slowly remove the luster and black hue of your belt.I have used Kiwi products that will last on a handcuff case for a week or so... This product, so far, has lasted a few months. Far better than the Kiwi dye products available.If you are tyring to keep your leather black, this is the shiznit.",4 "Dyed an old Zenith radio case It worked on an old Zenith Transoceanic radio case that was beyond dead - 60 years is old on a radio - and it looks like new.",4 "went on easily I easily converted a pair of brown shoes to a black pair. I did get some on my fingers but it came off OK after a few days.",4 "Saved money Great quality product, deep, non streaking, no run product. Dyed my shoes and they are perfect. Saved lots of money doing it myself and have lots of product left over.",4 "I have a brand new sofa/sectional! We have a camel/light brown leather sectional in our living room that we spent a fortune on about ten years ago, but after two rough kids (who still have growing to do) it's faded and worn. Couldn't bear to give it up -- both financially as well as emotionally, since I love it so much -- not to mention the fact that my kids are still too young to even think about a new piece they'll just ruin with their normal chaos. :)After reading the reviews on here and other leather sites, decided to go for the Light Brown. Couldn't decide between this and the next shade up (medium brown) but read that it's best to go with the lighter shade. Now that I've started, I could have absolutely gone even lighter -- these colors are very saturated and cover extremely well -- but I'm super happy, even with it SLIGHTLY darker than it started.Spent a few hours redying part of our living room leather sectional and ran out of the 4oz bottle midway, so if you have a large area to cover you might want to consider buying more than one bottle. As a result of running out (and the fact that I forgot to begin with), though, I took a comparison shot that, honestly, says it all:i47.tinypic.com/349cgf9.jpgLike other reviewers have said, be warned that it DOES stain everything, so take care to lay down towels, tarps, have plenty of rags, etc. The light brown did stain my hands, but most of the obvious coloring came off with soap, water, and rubbing alcohol. What little is left just turned my hands a slightly yellowish tint (I was wearing gloves -- it saturated through them).I used unscented baby wipes, like other reviewers have suggested, to prep. Also had a bottle of rubbing alcohol on hand -- it wasn't suggested, but since these dyes are alcohol based I knew I would thin it out. Had a few spots where the coverage was too heavy (where the leather wasn't as faded) so used some alcohol on a rag and rubbed lightly to thin it out so it graded from the old to the new nicely (I didn't dye the entire thing, just the faded parts).If you have a faded leather piece (shoes, furniture, horse equipment, etc.) that you can't bear to let go of, I HIGHLY recommend Fiebing's. Very old company, superior quality, super cheap price...couldn't possibly ask for more.",4 "The best option by far for leather dye I used kiwi leather dye for years, thinking "oh, it's the industry standard, so this is what I should use." Then I decided to try something new, and WOW does it make a difference! The fiebings leather dye comes with a real applicator, which takes the mystery out of how much you're applying. Kiwi comes in a weird bottle-tube thing, and you never know how much is going to come out of the tip. Fiebings, on the other hand, has a little brush applicator, like you would use if you were a real grownup! (Seriously, this is not for kids, though.) It relies a bit more on the user being careful and cautious, using it with a little common sense. That being said, the dye itself seems deeper and more lustrous than Kiwi.One thing to keep in mind, though, is that before apply the dye, you want to deglaze the leather with -- yep, you guessed it: Fiebeings leather deglazer. The deglazer takes off the old polish so that the dye can actually soak into the leather -- otherwise, it can tend to just bead up on the polish and not soak in properly. So deglaze your leather, then apply the dye, then let that dry. To finish up, if you want a shine on it, you can put some polish on there, too.",4 "Professional Grade Dye I am a leatherworker by trade and after experimenting with a number of different brands I can say with confidence that Fiebings is my go-to when I need rich colors and deep, long lasting application. I have been using this product in a variety of colors and depending on application it will create a variety of designs, from a professional, solid color to a more faded use for an artistic look or if you want an organic, weathered effect. I like to experiment with other brands but if I ever intend to sell my products this is the dye I use on them.",4 "Dyed leather chair Insect repellant accidentally made a large area of spots on my high end espresso colored Bernhardt leather chair. I bought an expensive water based "espresso" dye over the net only to find it was several shades lighter. Then bought this dye in black and though it is alcohol based I mixed the two and tested the color on a swath the chair had beneath the seat. Finally I applied it to the chair with a fine sponge in several light layers a few hours apart. No pre cleaning the leather a?nd no conditioning or sealants since the spotting was on the side and not in a high use area. Literally came out perfect, you can't tell where it was done even if you know where it was done and inspect it. Very happy.",4 "Worked! I wanted to dye some khaki/tan knife sheaths. The material was nylon and this stuff worked like a charm. Dye came with a nice quality wool dauber for application. I let my projects dry for about 24 hours, and there were no issues. I'd recommend using this stuff in a *very* well ventilated area.",4 "good leather dye used it on my solo seat from natural brown to black , reapply after a few months and treat with mink oil to water proof really nice",4 "Great dye! I have a leather jacket with an orange stripe running down the sleeves. I love the comfort of the jacket but did not love the orange. I thought I would try leather dye. To my amazement it completely dyed the leather black. There is no indication that it was ever orange. It matches the rest of the jacket. I am so happy I get to keep the jacket and did not have to pay for a new one. It's so easy use too! A 6 year old could do it.",4 "Great stuff!! I turned white cowboy boots (bought for a wedding) into black ones...this dye is good. Continue to use as touch up. My son uses thisdye for his work boots. We love it. We found our first bottle inan old shoe-maker's shop who died. We can't believe it is still onthe market at Amazon...shows to go you that good stuff continues to sell.",4 "Fiebings Leather Dye This is the same dye I remember using in the USMC for my gear. Covers well. Remember to put a coat or two of Kiwi wax over the leather surface after using.",3 "Great Product I found Fiebings Leather Dye & Sealer 15 years ago. I used it on a leather piece of furniture that today still looks great. I'v used the dye on other items with the same great results. I just used it on a coach white purse that I needed in black. It came out wonderful. No one realized I dyed it. I would recommend this product.",4 "Outstanding Item was exactly as described by the seller. I am a former member of the military and ever since 2002, I have not been able to find good quality Leather Dye. Most leather dyes come with a sponge type applicator that dries up after the third use and does not work anymore. This leather dye can be used until the last drop without the applicator becoming hard.",4 "Great for automotive upholstery! I used this to die a armrest in a gm truck! Worked great with little to no skill involved!",4 "If you want good inexpensive black leather dye...this is it.. Worked like a charm...soaked in well and dried quickly...hardly any stain on my hands when I tested the dry surface...very water resistant.",4 "does the job! A little of this goes a long way, and is extremely effective. Be careful when using--it is thin and just use a tiny drop at first because it will run on everything. Get set up with rags and newspaper on hand in case you use too much and it drips. I got the black to color white ice skates and the skating companies charge a lot to dye skates, I did it in about 5 minutes, using a mere few drops of this bottle!",4 "Rubbed off. Not permanent. It looks like I'm the contrarian since the other reviews are so good for this dye. Maybe I got a bad bottle, but it was just not permanent. I followed directions, planning to apply it to a worn cushion on my leather sofa. But first I did a test spot. I cleaned the area with alcohol spirits, let it dry, and applied two coats of dye. When I rubbed a white cloth on the test area, a lot of dye came off. Then I applied leather conditioner and waited a day to let it sit, and tested again. The product still wipes off. I noticed some people say the product is hard to get off of skin. For me, a couple brisk hand washings took a spot off of my finger, so again, maybe I got a bad bottle. The LESSON FOR OTHERS - TEST BEFORE YOU USE IT.",0 "Yes it worked nicely. I was determined to wear a pair of comfortable shoes to a bridal luncheon, so I dyed a pair of shoes that really needed help. The result was just what I needed instead of buying a new pair of shoes and risking comfort. Hope to use the remainder on something else soon. Thanks for such good service.",4 "Pin me up Scotty I ordered these because I am big busted and my blouses gap. Using silver pins on a black blouse is quite noticeable, but these black safety pins do not show. They have done exactly what I needed them to do & am happy I purchased them.",4 "Extremely small, only 2 sizes These safety pins are tiny--barely 3/4"" long. In the product dimensions they did not provide safety pin dimensions, but packaging dimensions.Moreover, by ""assorted sizes"" they must mean ""two different sizes"". Two tiny sizes of safety pins.Function was fine.Overall I give it 3 stars, for good function, but a lack of variety, and unexpected small size.",2 "Not quite ""assorted"" sizes This product is fine if what you are looking for is size small and smaller. There are only those 2 sizes in there -- no medium or large safety pins. The vendor was fine, product came on time, though not Prime eligible.Returned item with no trouble - will purchase next size up. .",2 "Small & Smaller...perfect! Although I do feel that better details could have been provided for this item, I'm not holding it against them because these pins are exactly what I was looking for. Like another reviewer, I am rather busty, and I use these to discreetly pin together the gaps between buttons on some of my darker tops. I like that they are small, sturdy, and allow me a small sense of security.The two sizes included are 3/4"" and 7/8"".",4 "Assorted sizes is FALSE! Even though I was actually expecting ""assorted sizes"" (eg. small & medium at least) for the money I paid, they were all the same extra-extra ""small"" safety pins that I actually get in a ""real"" assorted pack and all that are left over are these itsy bitsy pins. Useless. :(",0 "Finally, pins that disappear on dark clothing These are great, semi-matte black safety pins. They're nothing special, but now I don't have to use a sharpie marker to hide pins anymore!",4 "Small pins just like the pictures works for what i need it to do; if looking for some small black safety pins, look no further these are for you.",4 "pins are very small If you want small black pins then ok buy this..very small tho just FYI...ok for that use only",1 "does NOT stretch elastic! this product does NOT stretch the elastic even when you adjust the setting to the highest setting (it still is too far away to even touch the elastic). truly disappointed. i have an elastic foot for a different machine that works great so i wanted one for my brother as well ... don't waste your money on this. it's worthless. i wish i could return it (but it's past the return date) HORBBILE PRODUCT!!!",0 "its, ok Well first off the little instructions that came with the foot are LACKING, and than the foot its self was kind of dissapointing, it doesnt put much tension on the elastic so you still need to put gentle tension on the elastic. I have decided to make a casing for elastic instead of using the foot whenever possible but its better than a zig zag.",2 "Tension dial does not hold elastic This foot does a fair job of aligning tape or elastic with the edge of the fabric being sewn/serged. The dial on the foot does nothing - it does not put any tension on the elastic. Neither does the foot enable ""gathering of knit fabric"" per the instructions. If there are additional instructions necessary (perhaps change the differential feed?) they are not included in the instructions, which are vague. I returned this foot after several hours of trying to attach elastic.",0 "Amazing to make fitted crib sheets! I love this foot. I have used it to make fitted crib sheets instead of making a casing for the elastic. It works perfectly! Before I used it, I watched the video/cd/dvd that came with my machine about optional feet and I am glad I did. It made set up very easy. By using the regular 4 thread stitch to do the corners and this foot to apply the elastic, I can make a crib/toddler bed crib sheet in less than 30 minutes. I am interested in trying out elastic on some other items and tape application as well, but for the fitted sheet, I am so pleased with the result!",4 "Brother SA212 Serger Elastic Application Foot I have not yet used this item, however, I've seen it used on UTube and was so impressed that I purchased it. I'm sure I will be very pleased with it.",4 "BROTHER SERGER FOOT THIS PRODUCT WAS DELIVERED IN A VERY TIMELY FASHION. IT WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR MY MACHINE AND WORKS WELL.",4 "Good accessory to have. I thought this foot is a good addition to have among the various accessories that come with the 1034-D Brother Serger. I have not used it yet, but I will soon.",4 "Great product, not so great price This product is terrific for all types of filling needs. I use them to make weighted blankets for children with sensory disorders.The product is clean, pours easily without the cling problem associated with styro type products. However, the price on Amazon is almost twice what I paid for them at my local craft store. This is one time I don't think Amazon is the way to go.",4 "Good product, Small bag You think "2 pounds, Wow! That's a lot!" It really isn't. Next time I will buy two bags!. You could probably stuff a large amount in two medium sized toys or several small toys.",3 "Seems expensive for what you get Thought this was going to be a decent size (larger) bag. Disappointed in value of product, but otherwise product is fine and as advertised.",2 "Gold Tapestry Hand Needles-Size 26 3/Pkg These are good quality needles that I used for cross stitching. They did bend while using but I haven't found a needle that i haven't bent yet. They did tarnish after using for awhile, but I haven't found gold plated ones that haven't yet.",3 "Great replacement for plastic bags! Just cut & sew this fabric into little sandwich bags. You'll never have to use plastic baggies again. Oilcloth is easy to clean with a sponge & makes a great replacement for plastic rubbish.",4 "Pretty, but Almost Impossible Not to Break I bought this to make a few necklaces with. Well, the quality is far from great.I wanted to test it before giving people crap, so the day it came I grabbed two sides and yanked - lightly. It snapped like a twig. Tried it again but lighter. Snapped again.If you buy it, it will break if caught on something. It's very cheap, very crappy. Pretty, but I'd never buy again. I actually just threw it out because I refuse to give people crap, and it seems like that's what this is.",1 "Good paint. I make my own fishing lures from balsa wood. I have never had an issue with the black Createx paint. It sprays evenly and I don't even thin it. Great product.",4 "good it's a great deal if you are in two it this is one to have",4 "These are THE scissors for hand arthritis! Having arthritis in both thumbs, it's really, really difficult to use regular scissors anymore.These scissors are wonderful. I have two pair and have given several away as gifts. They are in constant use in our house.Plus they get used for meat and poultry and I can put them in the dishwasher with my other silverware.They come out sparkling clean. No rust.Some people complain about the little tab getting in the way.To those naysayers I would say ""it's just not a big deal"".Yes, sometimes it does slip down but I would rather have it there to be able to close and lock the scissors.Thank you, thank you Oxo!! These are great!PS - Amazon Prime is great too!",4 "Two-handed Scissors How nice it would have been if Oxo had designed the locking mechanism so that you could open it the way you do garden shears, with the flick of a finger from the hand that's holding the shears.Instead, every time I reach for my Oxo scissors, I have to use two hands: one to hold them, and one to open the lock. Seems like a small thing, but when your hands are busy and mucky from working in the kitchen, not being able to just reach over, pull out the scissors & use them drives me crazy. Poor design. And then, as others have noted, the red lock often slips around & relocks the scissors. Disappointment from a company that's put out so many well-designed, sturdy, affordable kitchen tools.",1 "Nice addition to the kitchen For years I used a "regular" pair of scissors. They worked, but I really wasn't happy with them. Then I got bitten by the OXO bug and I am replacing EVERY thing I can with OXO stuff! So, my latest step was to replace the scissors....great idea. Love them. Love the "feel" of them in my hand. Cut great and store in my knife holding block. I am a happy camper.",3 "Great at first, then a hassle I was very impressed with these scissors when I first purchased them. Then after using them on a regular basis, the red clip became annoying. More often than not, I go to cut something only to be stopped by the red clip. They have also broken on a few occassions (easy to re-assemble). They also become less sturdy over time and their cutting ability diminishes. I'm currently looking for a replacement pair.",2 "Red Locking Tab Won't Stay Open I had these, and donated them to the thrift store, because the red locking tab kept falling into the closed position, which blocked the scissors from closing all the way and cutting properly.Great concept, very poor execution.Not recommended.",0 "Solid Construction, Good Design As someone who always tries to buy OXO whenever I discover a need for a new kitchen gadget, I have to say these kitchen scissors do not disappoint. They're sharp and of solid construction. I also appreciate the red tab that holds the scissors closed when not in use, otherwise I'm certain I would have sliced my fingers to ribbons by now reaching into the drawer where I keep them.",4 "Not a suitable Kitchen Shear. They rust. These are not suitable as kitchen shears. While they will cut many things, including chicken, they rust. You'd have to oil them up after every use, and since they do not come apart (not purposefully), they are not easy to clean. You could toss them in the dishwasher, but say hello to rust in no time.Some have commented on the locking system, if you hold them upside down first, you can easily ""flick"" the lock off one handed, but you'd then have to reverse them to use them. So unlocking them is not a two handed affair, but eventually you'll have to pass them off from one hand to the other, or flip them around ""gunslinger"" style for one handed operation.While these are very comfortable scissors, I'd pass on these for a solid pair of poultry shears that come apart for easy cleaning. Now for cutting paper and being a pair of craft scissors outside of the kitchen, these scissors are great for that purpose. But a pair of scissors that rust easily does not belong in the kitchen.",1 "I love these scissors! These have to be the best pair of scissors that I have ever used. They are designed very well and cut easily through everything I have used them for. They are also very comfortable to use for a variety of hand sizes (my boyfriend likes them as much as I do). I don't know what previous reviewers were doing with their scissors, but I have had none of those problems with mine. The little red clip that holds the handles together always stays in place without any modification. Also, they have never come apart. I have had mine for over six months and use them almost everyday all around the house. From cutting paper to plant stems, they have always worked beautifully. They are also very cool to look at. Friends that have seen and/or used them have praised them as well. I do confess that I did not get mine through amazon.com. Perhaps amazon had a bad batch or something, or maybe I got lucky. I only know that my experiences are totally opposite of previous users who gave reviews.",4 "poor quality and design These scissors came as a set with other Oxo items and while the other items (cheese grater, vegetable peeler, ice cream scoop, and jar opener) functioned as they suppose to, the scissors has become a frustrating experience. For example, the red locking clip that keeps the scissors closed (scissor is based on a spring lock system) has not functioned properly and cutting anything has become a vexing challenge.",1 "Comfortable and Strong Kitchen Shears I bought these to be used for cooking shears. But one time, in a panic I need to cut some aluminun hardware in my computer (long-story). And these were the only shears I had in the house that could cut through the 1/8" aluminum. It took some pressure, but not only did it cut through the metal. But I cleaned them and used them soon after for regular use. They are almost perfect (there is some damage).Very impressed! Non-slip plus handle is great safety and comfort!!",4 "Almost perfect kitchen scissors These are very sharp and strong. The only drawback is the fact that the little red locking device sometimes slips down and gets in the way so that you can't cut with the scissors until you figure out what happened and move it back. When you easily snip through a chicken drumstick you realize that you'd best keep your thumb out of the way!",3 "I have re-evaluated my review after a year I bought these scissors for myself and liked them so much that I bought more for bridal showers. They make a nice gift when paired with the OXO soft handled vegetable peeler.They are easy to use, comfortable to hold and nice and sharp. The locking mechanism is handy as well. The price is very reasonable. However after a year, I am having a problem with the spring that is key to the scissors periodically falling out. I have to put the scissors down and replace it. So I have lowered my rating to 2 stars. The vegetable peeler still rates 5 stars.",1 "Sharp but annoying little red clip gets in the way I've had no complaints about the sharpness and i really appreciate the trademark Oxo rubber handle which makes cutting easy. However, I must agree with Clifford Z's review; the little red clip slips down every time i use them. Then the clip prohibits the handles from closing completely, so midway through the cut you have to flip it out of the way. Oxo design team should tweak this problem and come up with an improved design.",2 "One annoying quirk, not super sharp; otherwise, fine! My hands are extremely weak, inflexible and swollen because of rheumatoid arthritis. I wanted spring-loaded shears for use around the home. These have been a great set of shears for me and get lots of regular use. They have been tossed in the dishwasher plenty of times. Although these scissors don't seem to be particularly sharp, my needs for them are mainly cutting through product packaging (like cereal bags) or to poke through the tape to open an Amazon box. They don't need to be super sharp for those purposes, but I don't think they would work well for serious cutting needs. The red clip does have an annoying habit of tipping over when you least want it to, thus quite often preventing you from making the cut you want. I like that these shears can be locked with that annoying clip and stored safely in a drawer. So...they're good for my uses, but won't ""cut it"" for everyone.",2 "Great while it lasted it worked great while it lived, stayed sharp all these time. But fell apart at the pivot point after 1.5 years.",3 "Not up to Oxo standards I normally like Oxo products, but these fell apart almost immediately and I couldn't figure out how to put them back together. Complete waste of money.",0 "Remove the red locking clip! I use these almost everyday. The locking clip had to go. I agree with the comments this could have been designed better. Once the locking clip is removed, they work great.",3 "Agree that OXO could have done better PROS: Cuts well enough for my kitchen use; comfortable to grip w/extra large opening for fingers and no place to get my thumb stuck as has happened w/other scissors; fairly easy to take apart/assemble for cleaning & sharpening.CONS: The locking latch flipping into the locked position during use is a major flaw; the handles come completely together so you have to be careful not to get the skin of your palm pinched (trust me, it's very painful).",1 "the best i am a demo person i use these alot i now have 4 pares of these two for work and two for home",4 "A disapointment I usually like OXO products but this one is terrible. They are awkward, not sharp, and the spring mechanism doesn't work most times. After you make one cut you have to use both hands to pull the blades apart. Useless for cutting up chicken.",0 "Nice concept, but you can do better The most serious problem with these scissors is that the red locking clip won't stay open. If you don't hold the scissors exactly upright, the clip flips to closed position while the scissors are open. This gives your hand a good jar when you expect to close the scissors all the way but hit the clip half-way through your cut.I could have solved this problem by breaking the clip off and living with the fact that the scissors couldn't be locked shut if it weren't for the second problem -- the scissors just don't cut that well.Most of what I cut is packaging -- plastic wrap, cellophane, cardboard. The OXO scissors will cut through single sheets of paper, but when it comes to getting into a package of plastic-wrapped meat these scissors literally can't hack it.Do yourself a favor. Kitchen scissors are important, so splurge on a decent pair. I replaced the OXO scissors with a pair from Wusthof. The Wusthof scissors aren't spring-loaded and they cost more, but they're a dream to use.",1 "The OXO Better than Best scissor We first purchased this kitchen scissor from an outlet kitchen store 4 years ago, and have been searching for a second pair ever since. We have used it for everything, raw and cooked meats, raw vegetables, flowers, and without tiring our hand. It has held up well past all the other brands without "the spring". We are so glad to find it on this site!",4 "They Come Apart I have never been able to use these. On the first try the two halves split apart. Unlike the previous reviewer, mine will not hold tegether long enough for use. I keep trying to fix them but to no avail. Very disappointing as the handles are well made. It's a pity they just don't work.",0 "OXO may have missed on this one... We're big OXO enthusiasts, but we think that OXO didn't live up to its own high standards on this one.While the ergonomic deign is nice, and more comfortable on the fingers than many other scissors, it still lacks the truly comfortable grip that is OXO's hallmark.We also find that our red scissors lock sticks a bit--once locked, we've had to practially hammer it to get it to release for us.OXO is a top-notch product line and we rarely have any complaints. It's our positive experiences with other OXO products that probably contributes to our disappointment with this one. Bottom line: if you have trouble with other scissors, then by all means give these a try. But know that most OXO products are even more comfortable!",2 "Faulty design After a month of trying to use these for poultry I tossed them. The first time I used them the nut holding the blades together loosened. If you know scissors, once this starts you might as well forget it. After one cut I would have to try to tighten the thing, usually with hands greasy from handling the bird. Oxo grip products are hit and miss. Some I like, but others are just turkeys.",0 "Only worthwhile if you have arthritis. This pair of scissors is mediocre at best. I can see it's value for those with arthritic hands, with the easy to grasp, spring loaded handles.The pair I had was very poorly put together. The spring which keeps the scissors open kept dislodging and flying across the room. The nut and bolt holding the blades together would also come undone intermittently. I fixed the problem by melting the plastic around the spring, permanently fixing it into place and by tightenign the bolts.My advice is to spend a little more money and get a pair of Henckels scissors, which are much sturdier. The blades also can be separated for easy cleaning (there are no nuts and bolts to become loose either).",1 "Loose screw I received these shears as a gift. Shortly after the first use, the shears came apart. I looked in the drawer and found all the pieces and reassembled the shears. The middle screw is loose and doesn't completely tighten. Every time before I use the shears, I have to tighten the screw. After one time in the dishwasher, the metal spring was rusted. I'm shopping for new shears.",0 "Great for Trimming Artichokes, Cutting Wrapping Paper, or Clipping Coupons These scissors are just like most other utility scissors, except for two features that I find very valuable.#1 - They lock. There is a little plastic thing that swivels to lock the handles together. This is a nice safety feature. Provided, it is not a strong lock and any child with thumbs can still open the scissors, but it is nice to avoid reaching in a drawer and slicing yourself on scissors that opened from being squished with other utensils and knives (admit it, we all have those kinds of drawers).#2 - The handles are comfortable. One of the things I dislike about using scissors is that my hands are uncomfortable against the hard plastic or metal handles.Though I have not used them for cutting boneless chicken breast into strips, I have seen friends use it for this. Evidently, they've had much luck with food uses (cutting chives, for instance). The scissors come clean in the dishwasher and I've not noticed they rust.Comfortable and useful. A great pair to have on-hand, even if you just use them for cutting twine, gift wrap, and clipping off price tags.",3 "Don't waste your money. I purchased these kitchen scissors based on the Oxo brand name. They worked great the first couple of times, but dulled very quickly. Also, I experienced the same problem as other reviewers, where the red latch will try to close during use. With a toddler into everything at home, I like the safety feature of the latch, but it's very awkward during use. Finally, cleaning these scissors leaves much to be desired. The blades don't come apart, so the only way to really get them clean is in the dishwasher. After about three washes, I noticed some rust spots on the blades! I'm going to follow the advice of other reviewers, and spend a little extra money for a better product.",0 "Only worthwhile if you have arthritis. This pair of scissors is mediocre at best. I can see it's value for those with arthritic hands, with the easy to grasp, spring loaded handles.The pair I had was very poorly put together. The spring which keeps the scissors open kept dislodging and flying across the room. The nut and bolt holding the blades together would also come undone intermittently. I fixed the problem by melting the plastic around the spring, permanently fixing it into place and by tightenign the bolts.My advice is to spend a little more money and get a pair of Henckels scissors, which are much sturdier. The blades also can be separated for easy cleaning (there are no nuts and bolts to become loose either).",1 "Nice but takes two hands to use Strong, sharp and nice to handle. Too bad the Oxo people didn't take a cue from gardening shears & make these so that you can open and lock them with one hand. Having to use two hands to open and close these scissors is a real annoyance.",2 "Not too bad I have owned these scissors for several months now and was disturbed by reading some of these reviews... Perhaps I got lucky but I have had no problems with my scissors, the spring is a great extra to have, i find the grip to be comfortable, and have had no problems with them cutting. I guess this item may just have to be hit or miss...",3 "Excellent choice in scissors I badly needed some strong, but ergonomic kitchenscissors, so of course looked at the offeringsby Oxo, Good Grips.These scissors have a myriad of uses, are gentlefor those with problems with their hands/wristssuch as carpal tunnel, arthritis and the like.I wrote a detailed review on this product for theepinions consumer review site where I am a TopReviewer and/or advisor for Home and Garden,Pets, Beauty, Health, Online Sites, Restaurants.Come see this review, and my profile. I'm happy toanswer any questions you might have about the products/services. Thanks.Suz...",3 "Not Received as Promised... The description states I should receive 11 different colors of 3mm beads containing 20 beads each, totaling 220 3mm crystals. I only received 5 different colors of 3mm crystals, totaling 100 3mm crystals.It states in the listing I should receive 5 different colors of 6mm beads containing 10 each, totaling 50 6mm crystals. What I received was 4 different colors containing 10 each, 40 total 6mm crystals.Here's the odd part... It also states I should get 11 bags of 4mm beads containing 30 crystals each, or 330 4mm crystals. What I received was 22 bags of 4mm crystals containing 20 beads each, which is a total of 440 4mm crystals.Conclusion? I should have bought the lot of 500 4mm beads for more than $10 cheaper... Not worth it!UPDATEAfter posting this review, I got an email from LK saying ""Thanks for let us know the changing description. I just checked and corrected it. Please accept our apology for this unexpected problem."" No offer to fix the problem, just 'I'm sorry""...",1 "bad deal This is 90 % 4mm beads Not as described in the description. Better deals to be had on 4 mm beads",1 "Blunt Westcott is a big name in scissors, and I've had good luck in the past with this brand, so I thought I'd be safe in ordering this inexpensive item. However, what I got was a nice looking but not very useful scissors that has trouble cutting almost anything I've thrown at it. Paper, plastic, other simple household items--should cut like butter. Maybe I got a lemon--not properly fitted--because it just doesn't bite into things the way you'd expect a 200-year-old technology to handle. Oh, well.",2 "Very nice These scissors are sharp and easy to use. The grip is nothing fancy, but I found them easy to hang onto. I received them on time without issue.",4 "excellent I bought a $25 version of these (big pack of 10 poster sized sheets). They work excellently. marks easily come off with the swipe of a finger even after sitting for a while.",4 "Great product! Works great for my wife when were on the road or she goes to a quilt retreat.",4 "best portable seam ripper I love this seam ripper. It is sharp, small and I can keep it in a pocket without worrying about losing the cap. I recommend it to all my friends.",4 "easy to use This works well and is easy to use.When open, it is easier to hold than other seam ripper, I've used.",4 "Favorite Seam Ripper This seam ripper does the job with the added benefit of not wondering where that cap went to or getting poked when it's stored with other accessories. While great for travel, I use it the most at home and it's the only one I buy now.",4 "Good for scrapbooking These stickers were exactly what I expected. I wish they weren't so expensive; I was looking for a deal. But travel was hard to find for a while so I had to take what I could get. Background laminate is clear.",3 "Amazon has this listed as a toy? The beginning of this review page had options for toy ratings.Anyway, my daughter has ASD and is slightly fine motor delayed. She also doesn't like help with certain things, cutting being one of them.These scissors have allowed her to hold them properly and do better cutting in Kindergarten.I recommend these! I only wished they were on Amazon Prime, because the shipping was more than the scissors.",4 "Great for PreK Success! These scissors are just what we were looking for! They have replaced our basic scisscors and allow toddlers and preschoolers to suceed easier with learning to cut! The finger loop is amazing! Our 2 year old can even use them and has a place to put ALL his fingers! I'm so happy we found them.",4 "Helps kids position scissors correctly I work with preschool children many of whom have difficulty with scissor use. Once you help the child to put these on their hand correctly, they do help kids to cut more successfully.",3 "perfect fit , and perfect price this pad is great for someone with a small hobby.with small work space. great tool for the price , love this tool it is worth every dime !",4 "works great. If you have an old car with stainless trim on it this will make it shine.fixing up an old 1954 car,lots of stainless trim on it.chuck it up and use the polish dark first then light and it looks great.It outshines the chrome now.this is a good in- expensive way to polish any metals.",3 "Good Stamp This is a good stamp. Well made and does what it is intended to do. However, if you plan on buying the "" Ink it Up"" stamp pad with it, you will have to press the stamp into the stamp pad 2 times to get complete coverage of the stamp. The 12 fret stamp is longer than the stamp pad. If there is a longer stamp pad sold by amazon, I couldnt find it. If I had known this before, I would have only puchased the 5 fret version.",4 "guitar player educational tool once a guitar player reaches certain level of proficiency with the instrument, various tools are necessary to advance to the next level; so this little gadgets come extremely handy in our studies. Made out of soft rubber does a pretty job on conventional paper. easy to handle... well It does serve its purpose.",4 "Sloppy Workmanship I received the 12 Fret Ultimate Guitar Chord Rubber Stamp and the large and mini chord rubber stamps as a gift. All three stamps were mounted crooked on their wood blocks making them just about impossible to get straight on paper. Absolute sloppy workmanship. I have no complaint about the Ink It Up! stamp pad.",1 "Great Product!!! This came well packaged, on time and the quality is perfect for my beading/necklace/ bracelet projects. I will definitely be buying more of this product and check out other colors available! Thank you",4 "I Love My Dremel What more can I say? When I see more tools, additional ways to have fun in my hobby, I will go for them. I work with detailed brass items and the varied shapes of the polishers allow me to shine every nook and cranny on each item. I love my Dremel tool and will continue to outfit my library of tools. It's not only fun but fascinating.",4 "Replace all those tiny earring backs! Okay, so not every mother has encountered the primo adventure of having her daughter's ear suck up the back of an earring. And not everyone who has pierced ears has had to have the back surgically removed because it got sucked up into the back of the ear. But, let me just assure you... It ain't fun being on either side of the situation. We were getting ready to go to one of our daughter's dance competitions when she flew to me in a panic. ""Mom! I can't get the back off my earring and I need to change into my competition earrings!"" My first glimpse at the situation just about brought me to my knees... I could barely see the tops of the earring backs...Her skin has just grown right up over them. That was it for me. I went online and immediately ordered these safety earring backs which, due to the wide plate around nut, prevent the ear from enveloping the back. This is just one of those items that you don't really think of as being important until you have an emergency situation. Now... We don't wear post earrings without them.",4 "EAR RING BACKS This product replaces the tiny metal backs that are so uncomfortable to wear and so easy to lose. These are easy to find and use and since there are so many in the package even if one gets lost there are ready replacements.",4 "good studs! The earring backs are great. They were really at a good price and shipping was superb.",4 "It cuts. The unit is exactly what you would expect, and the quality is what you should get for the price. Don't expect it go be a quick job, but it gets the job done.If you don't need it for emergency situations, I recommend it.",3 "Very fine linen looking tape I had ordered the tape to hinge a native Hawaiian piece of art of Mulberry cloth. I liked the fact that the tape is not acidic and is pliable enough to not damage the art. However I didn't realize that it was so thin and not very strong. When I hung the art on V-hinges, the tape almost got pulled off by the weight of the cloth, even after much reinforcing.Not an experienced framer myself, but I think I might have gone with a stronger option of this, had it been available.It's a bit difficult to pry out, helps if you bend back the tape and the backing onto itself couple of times. After you pry it out, be careful as tape tends to stick onto itself very easily and being delicate in nature, can't be straigtened once that happens.",4 "Perfect, though you have to get the feel for how to use it. It's a bit quirky figuring out how to get the tissue off the backing, but once you have that down, you're good. Here's a tip... hold it between your thumb and index finger. Push your fingers together and then move them in opposite directions just a bit. The edge will roll up and you can grab that. Obviously recommend you wash your hands thoroughly before hand to keep the acids down.",4 "Works perfectly Convenient tool; makes cutting blades super easy. I thought Dresden plates would be a big challenge but I made my first one in just a couple hours.",4 "easy dresden tool I loved the price and the item. It is easy to use. There's not much for I can say about this item.",4 "Perfect cuts Bought this templates to ensure accurate cuts and it worked perfectly. I had tried making my own template, but this was much more accurate.",4 "Dresden Plate Tool This tool is terrific. Not only is it easy to use, but it comes with directions in a few different languages. Our group had no trouble using it.",4 "americana quilt I like this pattern but not the color choice so I changed it to a pink and burgundy haven't finished it yet so no pictures.",2 "quilts for working. I have used Jack Dempseys products before, I have always found them to be of good quality and easy to work with.The price is about average for them also.",4 "Extremely pleased I am so pleased with the Jack Dempsey stamped quilt blocks I ordered through Amazon. I saved a great deal of money on the product and it saved an enormous amount of time because I did not have to drive all over town trying to find the number of packages I needed to make my quilt. This is the third quilt I have made from patterns designed by this company and they are beautiful when finished. The first one I made went home with an exchange student from China. She loved it. I would highly recommend these products to everyone.",4 "Quilt Blocks I am very happy with the fast services I received for these quilt blocks. They arrived on time and now have them completed.",4 "Petite is right! I guess I should have paid attention to the size, because it was smaller than I expected, but very nice and appreciated by my daughter.",3 "Used for a gift This item came timely and is a great little starter set. Didn't appear dried out like another reviewer said and have not been told so by the recipient. Love the liquitex acrylics line.",3 "Shipping was fast! Some of the paint colors were dried out... but I added paint thinner to use them. Overall arrived on time and did not have any issues with the Item.",2 "Well made Pit is a well made brass key but it was to small for my clock. So I'll have to try and find a better way to size before I order again. But the key still looks like a well made key that will lat for years to come. Just because I can't size my clock correctly should not stop you from looking further at this product.",3 "Garbage! This is the worst product I've ever purchased! It came with no instructions and ended up making my platinum jewelry look worse, not better. It was a complete waste of money! I threw it in the trash where it belongs.",0 "no magnetic attraction I thought this product would be a great way to bring a bit of color into my kitchen at the same time organize my knives. Well the color is lovely but the magnet is so weak it won't even hold on light-weight knife. Totally worthless.",0 "Great glue sticks I bought these for the mini glue gun I purchased. Since this is only for some crafting I've been doing recently, these work really well. The are the perfect size and the glue bonds very nicely. I have no complaints and I am almost through the bag. I will continue to buy these in the future.",4 "Wonderful little glue sticks I finally needed to use these glue sticks after buying them a few weeks back. They are great! Way better than the few sticks that came with my cheap mini glue gun. They have less toxic melted plastic smell and flowed more easily than the generic sticks I had. The price was good so added it to another order for free shipping. I highly recommend these for crafts etc.I used it to glue some plastic parts together for an electronics project I was putting together. Worked great: strong join yet not too difficult to pick off after cooling. Just what I was hoping for.",4 "It's okay. It's an okay glue stick. The size is perfect for my mini glue gun and it melts fast and dries fast too. However, it peels off really easily. But that happens with most hot melt glue sticks so... I guess I'll give this an average rating.",2 "overall good product so far So good. I did think I was getting a bargain with the price but not really even in Joann's with a coupon they are cheaper. I might get more if dont feel like driving to a store. quality is same as any other sticks I've used",4 "STICK AROUND! I finally got to used this and it hold ups good so far. I use it for small stuff like arts and crafts or for miscellaneous stuff around the house. I suggest everyone to give it a try and this is the right size for the FPC High-Temp Mini Glue Gun: Blue. I kinda got the wrong size a little too big but I finally got these and these fit perfect.",4 "glue what can I say? glue sticks are glue sticks! What could be wrong with glue sticks? Small and easy to store",2 "Great! These are perfect for the glue gun I bought. This glue seems to be of high quality. I have done several craft projects and am completely satisfied.",4 "No surprises These arrived quickly, and are exactly what I expected them to be. Definitely what they were advertised to be, will fit standard glue guns.",4 "Great! Very happy! Did the job, worked great for my project, price for the 25-pack was perfect. Very happy! THANK YOU",4 "Glue sticks duh.. Good amount, did a few jobs and have bout ten left. It's a good deal for your mini glue gun.",4 "love Like I said about the glue gun, I love using this product and wish I had discovered it earlier, very convenient",4 "Not what it looks like... We needed replacement glue sticks so bought these ... but it turned out that these glue sticks are TINY, they are not at all the size we needed/expected. They're almost "toy" glue sticks. Their diameter is maybe 2/3 the diameter of a pencil, *not* approx 1/2-inch diameter that our glue guns normally use. I suppose we MIGHT be able to jam 2 or 3 of these into the input of a glue gun, but I haven't tried that yet. I've never even seen a glue gun that these would "natively" fit in...So, "caveat emptor" -- if you want TINY glue sticks, these are what you want. If you want normal, full-size glue sticks, look elsewhere. (I wish I had read this review before I had ordered!)",2 "good This was a very useful thing but for the price I dont recommended. I could have bought 5 packages in the dollar store for it.",2 "MINI Glue sticks I thought these were all purpose little did I know they were too small for the hot glue gun I purchased of Amazon as well. I was able to give them to a friend. There is nothing wrong with the glue stick just be careful these are small around vs. normal glue sticks.",3 "does what it is supposed to do This hot glue works fine it does what it is supposed to do and I don't know what else to say about it",3 "Great Product These fit my little mini hot glue gun just perfectly. They work great and I no complaints about them. This item is a really good value compared to prices at the craft store.",4 "Just what I needed They were the right size for my glue gun and the 25pack was more than enough for the small project I was doing. Shipping was fast and it was in perfect condition when it arrived. I bought it from Amazon for the convenience, but it is significantly more expensive than in my local craft store.",3 "Just what I needed! These glue sticks went perfect for my hot glue gun! This quantity pack is a great amount because for small projects, it's more than enough.",4 "Mini means smaller Never heard of ""mini"" glue guns until now. Would be nice if they put ""mini"" in the title and added a description that the sticks fit a mini gluegun.These sticks are smaller in diameter than sticks for my glue gun. Good thing I found my missing glue sticks right after I ordered these.Oh well, for $4, not worth sending back.",2 "Works, but not the best It sticks, it dries fast, what more is there to say? Lol. Fits in my mini glue gun perfectly. I have used better glue sticks before though, so they're definitely not the best. They do their job more than well enough nonetheless. Easy to peel off too when dry, but that's to be expected of glue gun sticks.",3 "Get what you pay for. I bought this glue gun at a local craft store with glue sticks included for about $10.00. In trying to make hair ribbons for my daughter, I find the trigger is very heavy, making accurate glueing a difficult proposition at best. Already the cover for the dual temperature switch has fallen off, and this is the first time I've used it!I do NOT reccomend this item.",1 "Solid glue gun This inexpensive glue gun works great for crafts. As with most standard (not industrial or professional) glue guns, it drips from the end when left on for a while (but I just put a piece of scrap material like cardboard or paper underneath). I've had no problems with the trigger or any other aspects of it and the two temperatures are distinct. It has worked great.",4 "It works. It's simple, cheap, and it works. I rarely use a glue gun so I can't really compare it to other glue guns but this one seems to be just fine.",3 "very good product This is everything they said it was and more! Great glue gun, doesn't drip, and works great on low temp",4 "Broken I guess This gun heated up quickly and melted the glue but instead of coming out of the nozzle the melted glue came back up from where the glue stick goes in! What a mess! I tried putting a thin wire up the nozzle to see if there was a blockage and the wire came out covered with hot glue but the trigger did not cause the glue to come out of the nozzle. I threw it in the trash and ordered another brand. Maybe just a fluke with this one gun but didn't want to try another of the same brand.",0 "Sweet This is a great beginner's pastel box. It's roomy and easy to use. The drawers offer enough storage for half stick soft and hard pastels. With separate areas it's good for arranging your hues how you want them for quicker access plus the box is constructed well and looks good.",4 "warped top The top of the box is warped so that there is a large gap in the center between it and the top drawer. Very disappointing",0 "Great project material Great colored primary side. Backside is a plain white. You could technically use either side giving you two uses. Cuts very clean. Each roll was wrapped in cellophane making it water and humidity resistant.",4 "not for a professional If you want to end up with a canvas you can proudly hang on a wall, do NOT begin with these stretcher bars. The assemble bars will not line up (warped corner to corner), the wood splits at mitered ends and/or break off where cut.",0 "Great product! I bought this for my elementary aged daughter to help with school products. I love the fact that it is easy to open, twist, use, and cap. Liquid glue isn't for her yet. She has to learn how not to use too much. This product gives her the ability to be creative without mom constantly checking on a messy table.",4 "Sticks with no mess This is a great glue stick, doesn't get all over the place and it holds really well. For the price it's worth it..",4 "Not as Listed I ordered these for my new high temp. glue gun that takes large glue sticks. I got these because I saw they were supposed to be high temp and the appropriate diameter. I was wrong. These glue sticks are for small glue guns and I saw them at my local dollar store here as soon as I ordered them. Don't purchase. You will be highly disappointed. I contacted said company with no response over a month later and this was with a request for refund/ return.",0 "Glue Sticks These glue sticks meet my every requirement. They do the smallest and largest jobs. I would definitely recommend this product.",4 "CUB SCOUT RANK PROGRESSION These stickers are perfect for a handbook or scrapbook. They are rugged and stay where you affix them. Great for a scrapbook or the spine of a notebook.",4 "Trial pack before buying a huge quantity Just what I needed. I wanted to try them in my glue gun, for my desired work, before buying a huge box. Now, I've bought the big box of the same brand. Great stuff!",4 "Work great! Just purchased my first glue gun and got these sticks to go with it, they work great! I was surprised at how well the glue sticks, I wasn't sure what to expect (I glued painted shells onto a picture frame).",4 "excellent glue sticks I would recommend these glue sticks. They stick very well to the materials I have used them on. I wish there was more in the pack for the money.",4 "Good It's just a glue stick. Kind of difficult to give rating other than it works or not. And it works.Note that it is 10"", which is longer than usual. I like it as it does not have to be changed as often.",4 "work great for putting inserts in arrows I've been using these to glue the inserts into my carbon arrows.Works great, haven't lost one yet.I heat the insert, then use a hot glue gun to squeeze plenty one, the excess peels right off.",4 "good product - last long - no waste These glue sticks work great and they last a long time with no waste. I use them in the Surebonder glue gun. Happy with my purchase.",3 "Melty crumble putty I assumed that all glue sticks were exactly the same.I assumed wrong. This stuff crumbles instead of stretching into thin little strings, and it has the peel strength of a jaundiced new born. Terrible stuff. Get something else.",0 "Perfect for So Many Things Of my flower punches, this one is my favorite. The flower is bold and sturdy. You can use a patterned paper (like scrapbooking paper) and the pattern shows because there's enough ""bulk"" to the piece. It's a great addition to cards and other crafts because the petals don't bend out. The punch itself is great, heavy and comfortable to use. Every crafter needs this blossom!",4 "I love this I love this. It is so easy to use. It is easy to punch and makes a perfect little flower.",4 "Very nice product. The stretchers I purchased were of excellent quality and the seller shipped them in a very timely manner. I'm very pleased with this item and will buy from this seller again. Thank you so very much.",4 "Disney iron on appliqués pooh and his friends I was planning to apply them on curtains. But the curtains ended up so pretty that I don't have to add anything. However, I have applied appliqués on the toy box. It looks very nice....",4 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "work well These work very well. It is much better having these when going to the small shops to buy jewels than to rely on the tweezers that most of the haji shop owners provide to hold the gems. The small prongs hold the gems fairly well and allow lots of light through to find impurities of the stone, tweezers obviously block a lot of the light and gem so it is more likely you would miss something.I recommend these to anyone buyng gems in the third world, cheap, small, invaluable. Don't forget to bring your own light sources, white and blue work great.",3 "Nice tool This is a handy tool to have when handling gemstones. I'm very happy with my purchase.",3 "An EXCELLENT easy-to-use product,works like a CHARM!! This great dyes main selling-point for me initially,was that it is used in COLD water,which allowed me to dye an entire denim set in the wash-basin in my basement,since I didn't need to boil a DOZEN and a half pots of water,and hurredly carry them down into the basement washroom(before they began to cool)to obtain a level deep enough to submerge denim outfit in,as well as HOT enough for the dye to""take to""my denim,or STUFF/CRAM my poor outfit down tight into some stove-top pot or such!! This dye really completed the""job""I'd began of turning a bright/""friendly""-orange denim set into a more""reserved""/""serious""-looking rust-orange,MUCH more suitable for trasversing the tough streets of Detroit in!! With 2/3rds of an ounce of dye,instead of the usual 1/2 ounce amount customarily offered,I was able to achieve that""DEEP""rust hue,which I'd long desired in a denim jean and jacket set!! An INCREDIBLE product without a doubt!! :O",4 "Awesome Dye This dye is So Rich and beautiful, I sold my items I dyed the first day I put them out in the store! This Orange Is beautiful;, because it is not too bright or fruity, its stylish because of its dark warm tone, and you dont need sunglasses like with other ornges.",4 "Easy and quiet I had never used a sewing machine before, and decided to try this model. The directions are so simple (there are step by step Pictures of threading and making a bobbin)and all the extra stuff is in this little box on the front of the machine. It comes with a piece of fabric with the different stiches demonstrated, which was a big help. It is easy to carry and not near as loud as I expected. You will be sent three free patterens of your choice as well. I am pleased with mine and would reccomend it for a beginer or experenced sewer (everyone need something easy!)",4 "Great value for basic sewing This machine doesn't have lots of fancy stitches but does just what is required for home decorating, & at a good price. It comes with an instructional video. My only complaint -why don't machines come wth a case anymore-it feels flimsy without.",3 "Great little machine! I bought this machine when my mother's old Singer finally gave out, because it was all I could afford, but I've been absolutely delighted. It works every bit as good as the (much, even though it was purchased back in the 70s!) more expensive Singer it replaced and is much more user-friendly. It's quite portable and lighter than a lot of models for taking to sewing class. Highly recommend it. Would be a great gift for a new seamstress, such as a teen learning to sew",4 "Perfect for Beginner Sewing Enthusiast I taught myself how to sew with this sewing machine. The manual has simple instructions yet it's comprehensive and easy to understand. The demonstration video is extremely helpful especially for those who learn better by looking than by reading a manual. I think this sewing machine is superb value for money.",4 "simplocity s07 We got it for more than 3 months, not a single problem. Good machine, good price.",4 "Excellent Product Length:: 0:25 MinsI ordered this latex to cast masks with instead of making molds. It's strength is unbeatable. it keeps form better than regular casting latex, and if needed you can dilute it down with a little distilled water. Better yet, you can add acrylic paint to the mixture to make your own latex based paints for your masks, so it won't crack or chip off when wearing them. If you have any questions about this product in particular e-mail me at: merkindesr@hotmail.com",4 "awful customer service Seller shipped to wrong address (their error) then wanted me to pay shipping fees again to reship. Shipping fees more expensive than the item. When I tried to discuss this with them, they cancelled my order.",0 "Great even for this beginner! Well, I had never sewn prior to owning this machine. I never took any lessons, and was able to sew many pillow covers, window treatments, place mats, table runners, and even hem my pants!<br /><br />Very easy to use and a great asset to my decorating and clothing habits!",4 "mt. vision pastels from Amazon The dark colors by Mt. Vision are beautiful pastels. They are large in size and appear to be of good quality for a semi soft pastel. They arrived well packaged for transport and were intact upon delivery. A good value for the money. They appear to be more durable than some other pastel products that I have purchased.",4 "art pastels one of my favorite brands of pastels. I love the way the pastel stick adheres to the surface, as well as the color choices.",4 "Sharp cutter This little circle punch is great. The grips are comfortable and the hole is exactly 1/16, super small. I have used it quite a bit and it still seems sharp. Very happy with it!",4 "Debbie in WV Arrived as shown in a timely manner and works as described. Does the job I purchased it for well. Good purchase price. Good purchase.",4 "Fiskars punch Last year I promised the kids next door that we would make vintage-greeting-card-box craft projects for their parents. We need to punch about 75, 1/8"" holes in each project. In 2011 I purchased a hole punch that has several size hole punches on a wheel. Using it was too hard to punch so many holes through cardboard. After getting tired of the kids' whining about not making the projects, I finally found this Fiskars 1/8"" hole punch on Amazon. Terrific product. The kids will be able to complete the project on their own.",4 "Fiskars 1/8"" hole punch Works fine for making template punches. Easy to use. Would recommend this product to other template makers, especially quilting templates.",4 "Holes for my labels I bought this punch for cardmaking and punching holes in labels, so I could add a tie-on-to-something string. It's great.",4 "Really love these I would probably never find these in a local store and to find them at an even better price sold me. I needed something to punch a small enough hole into card stock for custom earring cards. These work perfectly!",4 "Circle Punch This punch is very easy to use and gives a clean cut hole. This punch is a rarely used size, but for some of the die cuts, it is perfect for punching out and cleaning up small holes.",4 "Gift for me. I use these Fiskars Hole Punch to make cards for my handmade jewelry. I would recommend these for use to anyone.",4 "awesome punch!! i got this punch because i made my own wedding programs. i made a booklet type program and got this punch to make the holes so i could place brads to hold it together. i had to punch through two pieces of cardstock and five pieces of paper and had no trouble. it took very little effort surprisingly (i had experimented with another punch and had to use a significant amount of strength). i loved the way they turned out and was super pleased with this product!!",4 "Give it a 1-2 Punch! This nifty hole puncher certainly gets the job done at our house and childcare! I use it frequently to hang up the kids' art (punches construction paper effortlessly), create lacing projects for them (through thick, 5-7mm lamination), and let the kids punch holes in paper. If it's held up to my constant use AND that of the kids, you know it's durable. The grips are comfy (and have never fallen off), it punches through a few pieces of paper smoothly, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that it catches the punches instead of dropping them all over my floor (I then save those for the kids to use wherever their artisitc creativity takes them). The puncher doesn't get stuck like many others I have used. The price was ever-so-slightly higher than what I wanted to pay, but it's ergonomic handles are infintely better than the basic metal punchers I'm used to.",4 "Perfect for marking quilting templates If you are a quilter who uses templates, you know how important accuracy is to making all the pieces fit together as they should. I found that when I used plain templates, sometimes the quilt pieces wouldn't fit properly. I was using the quarter inch method - sewing a quarter inch from the edge. If the seam allowances were just a tiny bit off, then the quilt would never fit together properly. I started punching a little hole in the template wherever the seam ends. Then all you have to do is match the little dots on the two pieces you are sewing. You just sew from one point to the next. This little hole punch is perfect for marking these points on your quilting templates.",3 "Holey cow! I love this product. It allows me to make very small hole in the paper stars I make. Much better than the 1/8"" hole punch I had before.",4 "Specialty Punch This punch is not for everyone! It punches a super small hole - 1/16"". I personally find my 1/8"" punch the most practical and necessary punch to own, BUT this punch works really well for smaller tags and smaller holes needed for string or smaller width ribbon! Very easy to use, and keep your work space clean - the punch has a confetti collector attached. I recommend this for the avid crafter...otherwise go with the 1/8"" punch which is amazing for most projects! To give an idea of size, the 1/4"" hole punch is the usual punch size in the office i.e. a sheet of paper.",3 "Little hole with a big punch! this small hole punch was just the ticket for what I needed. I create stained glass jewelry and have a small story card. Wanted a small delicate strand to attach said card. Unfortunately everything else was too big. This little hole punch was a perfect match for me. I recommend it to all my artist friends who have the same dilemna! Thanks, Fiskars!",4 "Great Punches Great punchers that don't stick, and have a ""dots"" catcher that is easy to empty. The cushioned grips make them very comfortable to use.",3 "Broke in 2 days!!! This puncher broke- literally fell apart in two days of usage. I've never had this problem with this brand before, but I thought this was worth noting.",0 "Works great for retail I own a small retail company and this whole puncher is the PERFECT size for punching those tiny holes in tags to put on my clothing items. Highly recommended!",4 "Exactly what I needed... ....to complete my project. Description was perfect, sizing correct and fit the bill. I particularly liked the cushioned hand grip, no pressure points for hands that deal with R.A.",4 "not very glad... received very quickly but the quality is not very good. Acceptable, but looks cheap, and feels cheap and do not think it can last long. Before this, I bought one, made in China, quality was really bad. The picture on amazon showed it was made in Taiwan, I thought the quality would be better than one I had. Bad luck. same quality. Note: the hole is very small.",1 "Cost The 1/16"" hole punch was a good size for punching holes in fabric in order to crochet an edging. The only fault that I have is the pricing. Martha Stewart makes a 1/16"" hole punch, sold at WalMart for much less money and without the extra cost of shipping.So sorry Fiskars",1 "hole punch These punchers were OK, we really wanted a star shape or heart shape punch but could not locate them in the correct size. They work well when punching one to two cards but not for any more than that.",2 "Meh... I use it to punch cardstock... worked great for the first few months of heavy use, then the cushioned handles fell off and now it doesn't punch cleanly. It was the second one I'd bought. The first one broke in half after about 3 months. I'll probably buy it again because I don't see any better options, but I recommend not duct taping the cushions when they inevitably fall off. What a mess that became!",1 "Give it a 1-2 punch! This nifty hole puncher certainly gets the job done at our house and childcare! I use it frequently to hang up the kids' art (punches construction paper effortlessly), create lacing projects for them (through thick, 5-7mm lamination), and let the kids punch holes in paper. If it's held up to my constant use AND that of the kids, you know it's durable. The grips are comfy (and have never fallen off), it punches through a few pieces of paper smoothly, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that it catches the punches instead of dropping them all over my floor (I then save those for the kids to use wherever their artisitc creativity takes them). The puncher doesn't get stuck like many others I have used. The price was ever-so-slightly higher than what I wanted to pay, but it's ergonomic handles are infintely better than the basic metal punchers I'm used to.",4 "good This punch doesn't have the reach my old one has, but the old one stuck and didn't punch cleanly. This one punches easily and cleanly.",3 "this hole punch works This hole punch does exactly what it is advertised to do - punch holes. It's a 1/8 inch hole punch, which is half the diameter of normal hole punches. Make sure that you mean to get the smaller size!Also, the grips on this are NOT latex, so anyone with an allergy should be OK using the punch.",4 "Does its job I wanted an 1/8"" punch for attaching labels to thin cable ties. This punch is sturdy, punches cleanly, has cushioned handles, and a device to catch the punched out paper circle for later disposal.I did a side by side comparison with my 1/4"" hand-held punch, made many years ago in Chicago. They seem of comparable quality, except for the conveniences of cushioned handles and paper catcher.",4 "Excellent punch I highly recommend this punch. Punches clean holes every time. Just what I was looking for.",4 "Punches through cardstock well I used this to make programs and it punched through 5 pieces of cardstock ok. it left a bit of a mark but that's because i wanted all 5 sheets punched at once. went through fine and clean! a lot better than the corner punch i got from fiskars",3 "Good hole puncher It's sturdy, metal, and it has a cushioned grip. Perfect for those after-school hole punching sessions.Even after 2 hours of hole punching you still aren't getting ""puncher's cramp"".Highly recommend.",4 "Great item Very good price and very durable product. Fiskars continues to live up to their fine reputation.",4 "So Much for That Purchased this hoping to use it for punching chip board. Worked for the first three punches and then broke. Don't bother if you want something with some heft.",0 "Quality for a Specific Purpose Of course, Fiskars is a great brand when it comes to paper crafting, so you know you can't really go wrong. I bought this punch specifically for making tags and pendants with Shrinky Dink - if the hole is too small after you bake it, you can actually punch the plastic sheet when it's still a bit soft - just be careful not to burn yourself!",4 "punch I am using this to make bags for our Dazey Seal-a-meal. I was using a leather punch to make the small holes but this works much better.",4 "Great little punch! Perfect for my needs. The punch punches easily and cleanly. And I love that the little punched-out pieces are caught and don't get scattered about.",4 "Quality item delivered to my door. I enjoy making stamped card gifts. I wanted one of these to add more interest to my cards. These are nice quality, reasonably priced, and I didn't have to drive a two hour round trip to the big box craft store to buy them. Love home delivery.",4 "Great produce Anyone working with children should have one of these. It's easy to use and the small hole is better for many crafts.",4 "Does what it's designed to do. Hole punches like this are for punching PAPER. It punched through 4 layers of card stock quite easily. If you're looking for something to punch through leather, cardboard etc. you need to pay more and get a heavier punch.",4 "Ok; but could be better. I bought these to punch holes in aluminum beer, soda, and juice cans.I make alcohol burning cook stoves. Most I give away; but a friend sells some of them on eBay.Before I could use this punch for my purposes; I had to heavily modify it.First I used needle nosed pliers and obliterated the paper guide so I could get the punch over the rim of the can si I could punch the jets for the stove.Second I used a screw driver to pop off the basket that catches the little pieces of aluminum because I needed to see exactly the jet locations.Those two things went fine, and the punch makes nice smooth holes.So why give the punch only four stars? Two reasons.1. The cushioned handles. I have no idea what the cushion grips are made of, but I can hardly wait for the cushion grips to fall off; in fact I am tempted to cut them off because the word Fuskars embossed in the handle, and the non slip texture could easily cause blisters if you have to make a lot of holes.2. The punch is too short and the small disc often sticks inside the base and you have to use a toothpick or similar to pop out the disc so you can see to punch the next disc. If the punch was 1/32 of an inch or 1 millimeter longer thhe punch would completely pass through the base this problem would be solved.",3 "Good enough. This hole puncher was affordable considering how much they cost. However, it was a little difficult to use and the rubber on the handles would sometimes slip off if used repeatedly.",3 "its a hand punch It's a good hand punch. It's easy to use, the handles are padded, it will punch thru plastic tags. I have been using it everyday for about the past 6 weeks and it is still punching like new. What more can you ask out of a hand punch.",4 "Best for ustomizing a tennis racket.. I used this as puncher for led tapes in customizing my tennis rackets. In order to add weight on the frame, I stick the punched led circles neatly at my desired location. Improvise",3 "I love and depend on my hole punchers. I use my hole punchers to make handmade baby blankets for newborns from flannel pieces sewn together with a blanket stitch and then crocheted around the edges with coordinating cotton yarn. The hole puncher saves so much time and gives a professional finish. I would like to have a 1/16 inch puncher as well for finer yarn.Thank you for a fine product.",4 "Great for Bento I didn't buy this from Amazon, but I own one that I bought from a local crafting store. Being a cute bento enthusiast, I often find myself yanking out my hair when my nori punches don't cut out perfect shaped eyes for my charaben. While I can cut cute little smiley faces just fine with a scissors, making decent small eyes is basically impossible without a good punch.Having a single, handheld 1/8"" hole puncher is therefore invaluable to me for making eyes for my onigiri or other characters. Since it's widely available and punches fabulously (though you should still fold the nori sheet once or twice), I highly recommend it for people who aren't willing to pay arms and legs for fancy punches from Japan.",4 "As Advertised This hole punch works as advertised and I love the fact that it catches the paper after punching the hole. I would highly recommend.",4 "Great! The handles are comfortable, and suitable for extended periods of work. I would recommend these punches for any crafter, but especially anyone who needs to punch a lot at one time.No complaints, great product!",4 "It's just a hole punch... I actually feel weird writing a review about it. It arrived, and works, exactly as described. How do you exactly exceed expectations? So why five stars? I ordered this yesterday, at 4 in the afternoon. It arrived at 8am this morning, at my office. Shazam! Almost-Instant-Hole-Punch! Five Stars!",4 "Center punch Punches through several layers of laminated paper sheets at one time no problem. Haven't used it enough to check durability but so far so good.",3 "GREAT PRODUCT!!! Easy to use.Makes clean holesHave used many times.Would highly recommend to others.Wish it had larger handles.",4 "Cheap Built Extremely disappointed. I have been shopping with amazon for years. This is absolutely the worst product I have bough. Received it 20 minutes ago. Went through about 30 flash cards and the hole punch gave up.",0 "Love it This product is very helpful and it did work very well. Would buy more from it but in another sizes.",4 "Adding to my punch collection This size filled in the gap between the very small 1/16th hole and the normal 1/4" hole. It makes a nice sized hole for making pages for a small notebook's filler paper.",4 "Crap This item fell apart the week after I got it. I'm using the regular cheap one you can buy anywhere, and I've had no problems. Could have been a fluke.",0 "hole punch it did not cut like i thought it would, their was a review that said it cut through a thin tin container so i figured it could cut through three thickness's of material it doesn't now i still have to find something else",1 "Super comfortable Very easy to use and sharp hole punch- I punch holes in my 1 lb coffee bags to hang them for storage and this goes through the packaging in a snap. I have wrist injuries as well and it is very comfortable and easy to use. Better priced than local officemax and when it arrived it is a better product too (with the grip). A must get.",4 "Great for scrapbooking and general craft use Fiskars makes a good product. In using this for a scrapbook project (my first time), I found that it sat nicely on the page, was easy to keep in place and cut cleanly.",4 "Come in handy I haven't really used it yet, but I am sure it will come in handy. I do plan to apply to doing my crafts.",3 "A bit hard and choppy to use, but sturdy and straightforward My old, basic, school supply-style hole punch recently stopped working correctly and was unfixable, so I ordered this new Fiskars one, and was excited to receive it, as I figured that after all these years (actually decades) of time, the technology would've been improved to make these hole punches so much easier and more comfortable to use -- and much to my surprise, I was wrong. The only thing about this that makes it more comfortable than my old metal one, is the handles, and even then, they're not what I'd call comfortable, but they feel better than the solid metal ones. That doesn't matter to me as much as the smoothness of how this punches -- it certainly works and does the job to punch holes, but it's hard and choppy and not ""smooth as buttah"" as I thought the newest modern punches would be by now, especially from a company as respected for high-quality craft items as Fiskars. So, a bit of a disappointment there, but this punch will certainly serve my purposes, and I just hope I don't ever need to punch a whole LOT of holes at once, because this would make my hand very sore!",2 "Happy Customer! Found this product suggested on a pinsrest project, works great, was shipped quickly! Doesn't jam up and doesn't make a mess, Happy Customer!",4 "Descent Punch The punch is ok. I was expecting more for the price. Punching more than a couple pages is difficult with this punch. Also, it doesn't punch laminated papers very well.",2 "Hand Punch This Hand Punch works well. I don't use it a lot, but when I do need it, it's dependable. The gel-like handle grips are a bonus. Fiskars usually has quality products so I would recommend this hand punch.",4 "Doesn't work So simple tool to use right? Well not so much because this little puncher doesn't go through a normal piece of paper, very disappointed",0 "Good quality item! This punch works as advertised. Fiskars is known for quality products. This is just another example of their good products! Probably will last a lifetime! I highly recommend this punch! Thank you!",4 "Fiskars 1/4 inch round punch Fiskars has always been a quality brand name, and this product is no exception. Although made in China (what isn't!), it feels well made and built to last. Pluses: excellent, rubber coated grips and second, a punched hole collector. All in All, a great value!",4 "Excellent This is the best 1/4"" hole punch I've found, and I've bought dozens of different brands/models. It punches aluminum Altoids tins with ease. Very comfortable grip.",4 "Great product! This unit works great! The size is perfect for my needs (about the size of a pencil eraser.) Unlike those cheap whole punchers, you won't have to worry about the little pieces of paper falling out and getting everywhere.The only reason it doesn't get five stars is because I have another Fiskars punch that has a much nicer grip on it that this one. I was expecting just a little more.",3 "Supperior product This hole punch is superior to that hand held one you used in High School.",3 "Piece of junk, NOT RECOMMENDED I purchased this tool because I was told that it can punch an Altoid tin. (I'm going to make a DIY headphone amp with the punched tin).When I first took it off the package, it looked very CHEAP. Bad material, flimsy handle rubber.... I'm not a racist, but it's made in China.(Does that mean anything?)Okay, I don't mind about it's appearance. Let's punch the tin......It CANNOT do the job. But the handles are bent, so it cannot be used anymore.After trying to fix it, it was broken into pieces.SO, ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED. Broken at the fist use with no hole punched at all....Very disappointed",0 "Great hole puncher I just needed a hole puncher. I am handicapped so I have very little hand strength. The sure-grip handles were a god-send. I also love the fact that there is a catch tray, built right into the punch, that prevents the little, paper circles that are cut out from flying everywhere until YOU empty them. Simple and effective; just great.",4 "Good pair of hole-punch! The item is sturdy and I was able to punch holes in stacks of 8-9 card papers pretty easily. It catches the paper ""holes"" so you can discard of them all at once in the end, no mess!It just took me a couple of tries to figure out that the paper has to go under the clip that lifts the hole-catcher. I first put it over, and then it was hard to get the paper out of the punch without tearing.",3 "The work ok I bought these to replace an old pair that have metal handles and are hard on the hands. While they are more comfortable, they don't punch through materials near as well as my 10 year old ones. They especially are impossible on plastic or lamination.",2 "A good punch. It does it's job. I like the cushiony handle. Cuts cleanly and doesn't drop any of the trash bits (so far).",4 "Nice upgrade to the cheapos... The punching mechanism on this is better than the $4 cheap ones we've used, and the handle is slightly more comfortable. For the extra couple bucks it is worth the upgrade. Recommended.",4 "Comfortable grip on very low quality hole punch Incredibly unimpressed with the quality of this hole punch. Admittedly, I was looking to punch holes in an Altoids mint tin, but these things didn't hold up at all. They deformed from hand strength alone. I'd return the item but it's nearly unrecognizable after I vented my frustration.",1 "The Best Photo Postcard Maker This is such a good product. I take a lot of photos and I like to send them to friends and relatives. With this product it is so easy to use and it's ready to go in just a minute or less. All you need to do is fill out the postcard backing and put into the mail. I've never had one lost in the mail either. Enjoy this product as it is a GREAT one.",4 "awesome my kids are loving this product. i bought it for some halloween crafts, but it is perfect for kids birthday cards and other fun crafts. kids are fascinated by glow in the dark stuff.",4 "worked This writer or paint worked great, but only shortly. The glow was very bright but faded after a few minutes. And it worked on different textures,like plastic, paper, tape, etc.",3 "Pretty Dye This dye is a pretty color, but will not yield a vivid cerulean blue. I tried dying one item multiple times to get the color to be more vivid, but it would only dye to a certain concentration and then no more. The same was true for using a more concentrated mixture of the dye. Since this pursuit can run into a lot of money, you might want to use a deeper, darker blue if you want a vivid color.",3 "Love the colors!!!! The dying process is labor intensive but the result is strong vibrant colors, who could ask for anything more? Well worth the effort!",4 "Awesome Dye Colors! This dye is So Rich and beautiful, I sold my items I dyed the first day I put them out in the store!",4 "grease I bought sealing grease to lub the sealing rings on the watch case. The back goses on easier when it is lubed. It works. I rated 5 star. Not anything to go wrong with it.",4 "Nice quality Good construction, nice appearance.. only gripe is that the box does not allow longer burrs, only shorter ones. Doesnt matter to me, better than having a bunch of loose bits around the shop.Would be great if they offered it with a taller lid so that the longer bits would fit. Thats my only gripe.",4 "Unfortunate This product was not as expected. The bristles are very stiff and not workable. Some of heads fell of the handles the first time in use.They are not a good product for acrylic paints as the brush does not load properly to alleviate the brittle brush strokes leaving lines in the end product.These were purchased for students using art at a youth level 3-6th grade and unfortunately, although the price is good, the product would not with stand repeated use.",0 "Great for my need I have intricate detailing on the walls in my house. I needed tiny brushes to paint them neatly. These flat brushes did the job perfectly.",4 "excellent product excellent brush, I only received one brush, not a set of brushes as pictured.",4 "It's okay! The hammer is small which is both a good and bad thing all depending on what you want to do. All of the replaceable heads are very useful. The downside is as you use the hammer the heads keep loosening. That's a problem but does not keep you from using the hammer you just have to always be aware of that issue.",2 "picture does not match actual item I expected what was pictured but should have read the description better - it's actually quite small - a 2 inch oval that is about 1/4 inch thick - really small. ok, but not as expected.",1 "Good for the money First of all, I like that these come pre-sharpened and ready to go straight out of the box. Quality is better than Crayola or Rose-Art (my least favorite). Color is pretty good, but my main complaint is the texture. These are not as smooth as I would like, and the tips do tend to snap off. Overall, it's a good intermediate set for any budding artist, just don't expect professional quality.",2 "Best of the options... Given that the best pencils are expensive and Rose art and Crayola don't last past one or two sharpenings, these are great, sharpen well, color well and last until they are tiny enough to throw away!",3 "Bought them for my budding artist, and... I may have to get another set for myself! We used them on "coloring night"; I thought the colors were vibrant and smooth.",3 "More info on product There are more reviews posted under the 12-color set.I purchased several sets of 24 after reading those reviews, as they are affordableChristmas gifts, along with the great coloring books sold by Amazon.Last Christmas my older granddaughters IMMEDIATELY began to color. The 20ishgranddaughters-in-law commented to them how relaxing it was when, several weekslater, they were coloring together. This year they will also receive sets.A problem mentioned in reviews was that several color-sticks slid out the back,so...I took my daughter's nail polish and painted each top, placing them in awater glass to dry without smearing. A second painting gave a nice finish.This should keep the stick from sliding out either end due to the vacuumeffect.Among the colors in the 24 are silver & gold; very nice selection.",3 "Beautiful! This is a great album! It is so original, I love that it is made of natural products like bark, leaves, and trees. It would make a great present.",4 "good present I made this for a friend who loves humming birds and she loved it. it was easy for me to make.",3 "Cross Stitch Very beautifull design but the chart should have been printed in color so it would be easier to read.",3 "J Yacola If you are a quilter, and like to make your own handmade labels, this is the product for you. I read about the product on Sandra Leichner's blog ([...]). It permanently stabilizes a variety of products: inks, color pencils, watercolors, etc. It dries clear and adds NO STIFFNESS to the fabric.",4 "Tiny Jar If you want one fourth cup of paint go up the street to Walmart and save a few bucks because this is off the charts costly.",2 "Drip...drip...drip!!! It's a leaker...I need to keep the spout over a small container or it drips all over everything.",1 "Don't waste your money This gun is a total disappointment. I expected more out of Dremel. I was wrong.This glue gun drips and wastes glue MORE than the cheap $5 one we were hoping to replace.",0 "Looks cool and has some nice features, but will break in a week... I thought the gun would be great as the Dremel brand is generally good stuff, but the trigger lever is connected with only about a sixteenth of an inch of plastic and soon snaps leaving you with no choice to push the glue stick through with your other hand---that is until you replace the gun and throw it in the trash.",0 "The trigger is hard. The trigger is hard to press. And I need to know where to buy the glue sticks.",3 "great brand,bad results bought this brand of glue gun first because of the name and second because of the price, sadly the description of it being dripless was so false having owned different glue guns in the past for my business, it was time to replace, so i did some research and this model just stood out from the rest. could not believe the amount of glue it drips when just idle or warming up, unlike any other glue guns i have owned! sadly to say , because the brand name is so recognized for such great products, not this on!",0 "Drip A-Lot The anti drip feature doesn't really work at all. I bought it to replace my old Stanley GR25, which I'm going back to. Even when the Dremel 1200 is use as directed, gobs of glue continue to pour out and makes a mess of the project. The old Stanley stopped instantly with no residue drip.",0 "This thing sucks This thing leaks like no other.Even on the Low setting its like you are lightly pressing the trigger even when you aren't. Its EXTREMELY messy and wasteful. I am about to print the return info now, because this is unacceptable. I have a generic Chinese brand hot glue gun that cost $10 that does a better job than this thing.",0 "Perfect for Repairs After using so many inexpensive ones from discount houses and craft houses, this glue gun is a real treat. Give it a try!",4 "Great Glue Gun I am very pleased with the glue gun. It has very little dripping, when resting. My old one wasted a lot of glue sticks from the dripping.",4 "useless and wastefull Purchase this for my wife. She never complained, as it was a gift, but after observing the operation first hand, I found it to be a disaster. Looks like evrybody has the same problem. For every stick used, I figure you waste at least 3 sticks. Shame on you Dremel ! Looks good, but performs terribly.",0 "Not the quality I expected I did not buy this from Amazon.com. It was bought at a local store. I used it for about 6 hours total over 6 days. It will no longer turn on using either setting. I've tried unplugging, waiting hours to try to use it again, everything I can think of and nothing will resurrect it. I love dremel's rotary tool, I own two of them for different purposes. Due to the quality and use I've had out of the rotary tool, I thought I was making a sound decision to purchase this glue gun. If you're thinking the same thing, DON'T be fooled.",0 "Good features in a VERY wasteful glue gun I purchased this glue gun after it was featured on the Martha Stewart Show and I was impressed with the following features: on-off button didn't require unplugging, lighted tip, dual-temp, LED-ready light, pop-out stand, stands upright steadily, large trigger, sturdy feel of the gun, silicone tip to prevent burns, and 3 different tips. Unfortunately, after releasing the trigger, the glue continues to flow from the tip. Some drip is typical of most glue guns however, this gun really releases a lot of extra glue. (I've posted the red pictures above to illustrate this.) At first, I thought perhaps it was the glue stick or the temperature setting, but three different brands yielded the same ""super-drip"" at either heat setting. This unfortunately was a deal-breaker because it is a VERY WASTEFUL and extremely messy.",1 "Will and tear drips constantly while it is in its harness I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but the glue gun constantly drips large puddles of glue while it sits in its harness. I may send it back.",1 "won't feed the glue My husband gave me this as a gift one year and it has never worked properly. I should have returned it, but thought I might be using it wrong. It's only gotten worse. When I hold the trigger, it won't feed the glue through. I have to use one hand to push the glue stick through the back while holding the gun. It's a huge pain and i'm going to buy a different one.",0 "Everything a glue gun should be... Over the years I've had several glue guns, from the $4.99 ones to larger $15 models, but none of them come close to what the Dremel has to offer.1) It feels sturdy and has a nice flat surface below the cord to keep it upright plus a one-finger release of the stand on the front2) It has 2 temperature settings. I can see ""low"" being handy for arts and crafts, but for a good bond on plastic ""high"" is perfect. Once glued the sticks are really well bonded, unlike some of the cheaper models3) Several glue tips are included, for different styles of work4) A nice large trigger makes pushing the sticks through easy workSome minor cons; the ""anti drip"" feature doesn't really work, you'll still get some dripping so make sure the tip is over something to catch the glue. On ""high"" it takes around 6 minutes to heat up, which is pretty long, but like I said before; hot glue bonds better.All in all a very nice kit for a low price, save yourself the hassle of a bad glue gun and get this one. It'll last for years.",4 "Best Designed Glue Gun I frequently use glue guns in my work and searched and searched for one that was well designed - my search is over now that I have found the Dremel. This was obviously user-designed.The features I was looking for were:1) Stability - most glue guns have wimpy wire stands and easily tip over. The Dremel has a large, flat 'heel' and large plastic 'kick-stand' that keep the gun from tipping over. The stand locks into position against the body of the gun when not in use and is easily released with a push of a button. Also, the cord is well located and very flexible which contributes to the stability.2) Drip-less - As others have mentioned, it is not 100% drip-less, but mine has very minimal dripping - less than others I've used. Also, it's important to read the instructions. The drip-less feature is only activated when the stand is in the down position. If you lay the gun on it's side with the stand up it will drip a lot - you have to put the stand down to decrease the flow of glue.3) On/Off switch - This is the only glue gun I've found that has an on/off switch. It is nice not to have to pull the plug between uses.4) Indicator lights. This is a nice touch.Even though this is not a mini glue gun, it is light weight and very trim, making it very comfortable to handle. Plus there are three tips for different applications and they are very easy to change.Oh...did I mention the price? I would have paid twice the amount for the quality this product offers - but happy I didn't have to!Thanks Dremel for putting so much thought into the design of this glue gun!",4 "Best Glue Gun EVER! I bought 2 of these on Amazon. This is the best glue gun ever made. Used every day for a year and still working fine. Buy this product,You will not go wrong. ALL glue guns drip a little. Heat melts glue, I get it. Less than $25 with FREE shipping. How can you go wrong. Take care, Gary",4 "AWESOME PRODUCT!!!!! I was skeptical that this item would meet my needs. Dremel is known for it's rotary micro tools, so after some research into the best one for my needs, I'm glad I got it. It heats up quick, you can visually know it is ready by it's indicator lights. Dual temp. is a must and it works well on this model. I like the retractible stand which is spring loaded. All glue guns drip a little, and this is no exception. However it has the best performance out of any I have used in the past. Dremel- 5 stars for a well done product!!!!!",4 "All good except the ""no drip"" feature This glue gun works very well and I am quite happy with it having used it for several projects now. It takes a little time to warm up to the point where it ""says"" it is ready with it's status lights, but keeps going til the project is done after warming up. I am happy with all aspects of this item except the anti-drip feature. Although it does drip considerably less than other glue guns I have used in the past, it is still going to drip some, so keep that in mind and watch where you put it down.",3 "Works fine I use this product for minor ""around the house"" things and it does just fine. I have had no problems with it and would buy it again in a second.",3 "Not a ""no-drip"" gun, but works well It drips. Put something under it before you turn it on and use it until it's cooled off unless you don't mind hot glue on surfaces you can't or wouldn't easily throw away. That didn't make or break the product for me, but it has to be said because their description is misleading, to say the least.It comes with different nozzles, has two heat settings, stands on it's own fine and the kickstand works well. A built in on switch so it doesn't have to be unplugged to shut if off is nice. It's got a work light, but I think it would have been better to position it over the glue coming out, rather than below it, unless you work with the side of the gun facing you. A red and green light tell you when the temp is optimal. Overall, I'm happy with the product.",3 "Disappointed In Dremel I am disappointed in Dremel. The 1200 has a light, two temperature settings, is ergonomically designed to feel good in your hand and do a good job.The problem is that it takes way too long to heat up. When it does it drips glue all over the place. If this was an isolated incident it would be acceptible, but I bought two of these lemons for work. We hate to use them because of the dripping. I have to put a piece of cardboard under it to keep it from making a big mess.I previously had Arrow Fastener glue guns. No light, no dual temp setting, just a simple glue gun and stand with a drip catcher. It didnt drip that much however. Too bad they got old and needed to be replaced.I give it three stars because it heats up and glues. Whats with the light anyway? A lot of people glue in the dark and need a blue light?saxman",2 "Simple and Great Basic Glue Gun Despite what many of the negative reviews here say... the no-drip tip works just fine! It drips a tiny bit, just one glob the size of a BB. That's fine by me, and if you're patient you can usually get that tiny drip onto what you're working on, anyway. It heats up very quickly (a minute or two), and the light is useful (though it is odd that it is underneath, not on top, of the tip). All in all it's a very simple and effective product.",4 "PLEASE DO NOT BUY!!! I give this a 2 star rating because, the light at the tip is a great feature and the glue gun is comfortable in your hand. The main problem is that this glue gun uses more glue after you use it than when your using it. IT DRIPS GLUE LIKE NO OTHER. Glue sticks are expensive so spend your money on a surebonder or something else.",1 "Better that I'd expected This was a great buy. It feels heavy duty in your hand and has a nice little adjustable hand strap.Its not as bright as I thought it'd be but it takes only 2 AA batteries.I hesitated because the price was so low but I am totally satisfied the the product and the delivery.",4 "Quality product This handy little tool is perfect and heats up fast. It comes with a few gluesticks that will get used in a hurry - so order more. The cord is long enough so extension cords are not needed. It also comes with a two other tips to change out the flow of the glue. There is also a rubber tip guard to help prevent finger burns. Not your everyday glue gun.",4 "SO easy to use and does a perfect job! I bought this new and have to admit I was a little scared to use a glue gun because of all the talk on how easy it is to get burned and also make a mess of things. I found this gun easy to handle and manuver without getting burned or getting glue on anything but where I wanted it. I made a beautiful cinnamon tree using the dremel 1200-02 gun. I also like the built in stand so when I was not using it I could place the tip over a piece of paper to catch any glue that may drip out. BUT, nothing dripped how great was that! I love having the case to keep everything together so when I need it everything is easy to find. Okay, I'm a woman so let me say this one thing that I need to say, ""it's so pretty too"" okay I got that off my chest, but I do like using tools that are nice to look at. Anyway, have no doubts here this is a great tool.",4 "Great glue gun My wife is active in crafts & has gone through numerous glue guns...this is the best ever, solid, the light is great..a quality tool",4 "Dremel 1200-02 Glue Gun is a good product This glue gun works as advertised. I would recommend it.",4 "Close, but a long way to go! Bought this gun hoping that it would give me great glue. The shape, fit, feel are all very comfortable. Switchable hi/low switch separate from on/off switch was great. Color changing LED to tell you when it's ready was great. Trigger and glue feed work really well. My gripes and they're big: it takes forever to heat up and and you can only get a small amount of glue through it before you have to wait for a while for it to heat up more glue. Even on the high setting. Dremel has what could be a GREAT hot glue gun, but it's significantly underpowered.",1 "Gun doesn't drip... it pours This glue gun seems to be sturdy and is very comfortable, however, the glue runs out of the tip non stop. My personal use for it requires that it dispense very small amounts of glue at a time, and glue was everywhere by the time I was done. Within one hour there was a glob of glue on my stand I use the size of ping pong ball.",1 "EEHHHH Looks amazing! But it still drips like mad and the light shines in the wrong spot.",2 "Finally a glue gun that works!! I have purchased many glue guns in the past. They either don't get hot anymore or they take some odd glue stick size. This one is amazing!!! I have had if for over a year now and it has yet to fail us in our tasks!! You will not be disappointed. The case is nice to store it and any extra glue sticks. It's great to have everything in one place!!!",4 "they don't last I've had 2 of these, both dripped like mad and one never applied glue smoothly. Both of them broke internally so the trigger no longer works after a few weeks. If you need a gun that you plan to use, buy something else. If you want a gun to look good and you plan to use it very little, this might be the one for you. I won't get another one.",0 "EXCELENTE PRODUCTO YO TRABAJO CON MANUALIDADES Y TODAS LAS PISTOLAS QUE HE UTILIZADO ESTA, ES LA IDEAL, POR SU COMODIDAD, CALIDAD Y VARIO USOS, ADICIONALMENTE MEGUSTA PORQUE TRAE LUZ PARA INDICAR TEMPERATURAS BAJA O ALTA, Y APAGADO ENCENDIDO, Y UNA LUZ DIFERENTE PARA VISUALIZAR BIEN DODE SE APLICARÁ EL SILICON... FANTASTICA..SE LAS RECOMIENDO....",4 "Nice Unit This is a nice little unit. I especially like the bag to keep everything neat and orderly during storage.",4 "Dremel Glue Gun Kit Best glue gun I have ever had and that's coming from someone who has had several others. It is versitable and has a great storage bag with it.",4 "Dripless glue gun drips This anti-drip glue gun drips. Since it claims to have anti-drip feature, it does not come with a drip catcher/tray. The net result is a messy work space. It does come in a nice package and other functions work well. If you are expecting a dripless glue gun, get something else. If the anti-drip feature is not important, it is a decent glue gun.",2 "Bad product I purchased these brayers in good faith. They are lousy. The rubber rollers are not round and leave gaps in the relief block.I cannot recommend these to anyone at any level of printmaking skills.",0 "Works - used slightly differently I use this to spread glue on my woodworking projects. It does that nicely and cleans up easily. Handle is nice an heavy so I don't worry too much about breaking it.",3 "Received it right away and it was exactly what was expected. I had received it right away and the yarn was exactly as I had expected it to be. Thanks for the quick response.",4 "Doesn't stay put on car window I got this to put my EZ Pass on the windshield of my new car and it keeps falling off.",1 "fine, no problem have not tried it, but looks satisfactory.That is the end of my review, thank you very much, good day.",4 "Easy; Great for Beginners This one is really simple to do. It's small and perfect for anyone wanting to try something larger than mini cross stitch ornaments. (Which is what I'm used to.) I'm going to try to find a way to frame it and hang it in my kids room. I think my son will appreciate it more! lol. It seems like a boys picture anyways.",4 "Not as described, no assortment, What a disappointment! I thought I was getting an ssortment. Just basic colors I could have bought at Wal Mart. Never again for this company. this paper was a fortune plus shipping and handling--Rip Off!",0 "Thinking different, this sketchbook is a unique medium I love the look and feel of this sketchbook, as well as supporting handmade crafts. It is beautiful, very unique, and something I will hold onto for a long time. My only complaint is that the paper is a little bit weak, in the sense that a firm drawing with a sharp pointed pen could break thru the paper. The paper is sort of like a papyrus material, which makes for an interesting and fun experience. Overall I really enjoy this item. :)",3 "Handmade Journal/Scrapbook This is a well-crafted journal made from all natural products. I was very satisfied with almost every aspect of this journal. I would recommend this very unique journal/scrapbook for anyone wanting something special, unique, and very well made.",4 "Very sturdy box! Would have given it 5 stars if it would have been just a BIT bigger, but all in all a very nice wooden toy bench / box. Might be a hair overpriced too, but the value is in the construction of the parts - solid wood, easy directions, and it even comes with wood glue to help the pieces hold for longevity. We have 2-year-old twins, so I've put together my fair share of tables, toys, cribs, etc, and this was the sturdiest thing I've assembled thus far. I'm 220 lbs, and have no fear of sitting on this bench. Great birthday gift for our boys!",3 "Cool toy chest My son says this is his favorite part of his room. He loves playing they xylophones and turning the bells. The colors are bright and attractive. The toy space isn't very large and the hinge also interferes with some of the space, but it's perfect for smaller spaces. it also works very well as a bench. My biggest criticism is related to Amazon's packaging of the toy chest. They shipped it in the manufacturer's box which is flimsy cardboard and the pieces of the toy chest are not well packaged inside the box. The first one I ordered (using Prime) arrived with broken pieces. The Amazon rep was great and replaced it with even faster shipping. I think if she hadn't done that and the second box had to spend more time in delivery, it probably would have also arrived broken because the second box also looked worn and some of the inner styrofoam was broken. it's just not packed well inside the box and not well protected. Otherwise, the product itself is great.",4 "Our toddler loves it so far We received this bench as a xmas present for our toddler. The box was slightly damaged, as we have noticed pretty much all furniture from Amazon is delivered. One of the arm pieces was split, which we had to glue and clamp back together, but it is now fully functional.Other people have commented on how little storage there is, but the entire bench portion is hollow, so there is as much storage as there possibly could be for a product this size. Maybe they were thinking that the bench were bigger?We haven't had this for too long yet, so I can't speak to its durability.",3 "Cute look I love the way it looks, but it is small so doesn't hold much. My son loves it though bc he can climb on it, and he does A LOT. I didn't use the wood glue in all the places you put screws and they fall out sometimes, so make sure you use the glue!! My son loves the things you spin on it too.",3 "Black Cardstock 12x12 paper I use a lot of black paper so this was a great deal. Bazzill cardstock is of good quality and works well with the Cricut.",4 "Single most important reference tool in needlecraft ""This book contains more than 1,000 illustrations. It also contains step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the most basic, as well as the most sophisticated, stitches and techniques in all areas of needlework. Patterns and designs for a variety of projects are also provided.Nearly every conceivable needleart has been explored in this 700 page volume containing more than 1,000 black and white illustrations/diagrams. Clear step-by-step instructions.",4 "Perfect Paint Liquitex has always made excellent acrylics and this is a lovely light yellow--I needed it to paint an impressionistic Forsythia bush and it did the trick. It is a generous tube.",4 "Impossible to use I have tried several times to use this product to cut out patterns while sewing. I have had to revert back to regular sissors.I would not recommend this product to any adult who wants to use it for sewing. It may be fine for young adults for crafts.I would send it back for a refund it I could.This is the first time I have purchased anything with the Singer name that is so bad, and everything I have ever purchased through Amazon.comhas been a good product.Kathy Clifton[...]",0 "Wish I had known...!! I purchased these electric scissors to help save my hands when I am cutting material or anything for that matter. When I read the discription I thought it read that they take 4 AAA batteries and even when I received this product it says the same thing. Well if it does I have yet to find a way to put any batteries in the thing! It also says that you can charge it up with the wall charger which is ""NOT"" included. Big help that is, but maybe it's just me and you'll love this product. IF YOU CAN GET IT TO WORK!",1 "Knows his numbers FOR REAL!! Little children easily repeat things after others; like abcd...or 1234, but then you ask them to identify those numbers and they haven't a clue. I bought these number templates because my then 4 yr old grandson wanted to learn.I had tried a previous program but my grandson got frustrated with it, and refused to do it. And because I do not believe in forcing we stopped. So I began hunting for something else, and came across school rite.I'm on a low income so I had to wait until I saved the money to get both the alphabet AND THE NUMBERS; but I was able to get them. And my grandson loves them.Every day it's ""Gamma, get my school stuff out, please. I want to do it!"" He has learned how to write his letters, and identifies them properly; and his numbers from 1 to 20.I am very, VERY pleased with these items AND with the seller! I highly recommend them to anyone. Especially to all you folks who might have children with mild Sensory Processing Disorder [SPD]; this is what my grandson has been evaluated with, and as noted before he enjoys them very much. In fact, I made it a rule not to do more than 15 minutes each day using them, but it's hard to stick with it because my grandson doesn't want to put it down.",4 "Great product!! I love these things! I have 2 of them right now, in two different colors, one for each of the machines I regularly use - that way I have the bobbins for each machine separate since the bobbins for one machine won't work in the other machine.Great idea! Great product!!",4 "Pretty satisfied Great organizer, the threads don't get all tangled up like they do when I try to store them other ways. Just don't try to force too many into the organizer at once, otherwise you'll end up with a mess of bobbins on the floor.",3 "A Must Have I'd tried lots of different methods for keeping up with bobbins but this is the only one that really worked. The bobbins hold fast inside the saver and don't unwind, but are easy enough to retrieve out of it when you want to use them. Plus the donut shape makes it easy to hang up and keep out of the way, even in stacks. It's rubbery and well made so it will last forever. It's also cool that the Bobbinsavers come in different colors so the bobbins for different types of threads can be kept separated and organized. I've lived for quite a while with just one Saver because it holds lots of bobbins, but a recent bulk purchase of different colored threads has me looking forward to getting a couple more BobbinSavers so I can prewind more bobbins and keep them handy.",4 "Sewing made easy The bobbin holder is one of the best aids I have found after 40 years of sewing. I would recommend it for anyone who does much sewing.",4 "So Organized I love how this keeps everything organized and I don't have to hunt down bobbins or deal with tangled strings. Love it!",4 "Bobbin Saver i got a new sewing machine for christmas and i needed something to put my new bobbins in. This works great.I saw it at my freinds house and she loves hers.",4 "Sewing designs on cards. Friends are using this product to tote left-over threads to a craft meeting to sew designs on cards. It is light-weight and can be easily tossed into one's tote. There are plastic ones out there that could crack or spill so I give this one four stars for its usefullness.",3 "Bobbinsaver ... this is a great item...glad I bought it! In fact, I may purchase a couple more as they are so convenient to have nearby my sewing area.",4 "Very handy! This is a nice little accessory to keep in my sewing drawer, but I would definitely like one or two more. I would like to keep all of my prewounds in one and regulars in another. You can turn it upside down and the bobbins won't fall out. I wouldn't fill it totally to capacity or it is harder to grip a bobbin to remove. Would like more colors!",4 "This is GREAT!!! I love this bobbin organizer! All my bobbin fit in without any problem. Though I may have to buy another one soon as my thread stash increases. I love it because when I accidentally knock it off my table all of the bobbins stay put. No more chasing bobbins around the floor or watching them become cat toys. I would heartily recommend this to all sewists out there with out of control bobbins. And the best thing is that I can just hang it on a hook on the wall to keep it out of the way. This product of probably the best thing since the invention of the sewing machine! :D",4 "Purchased as a Gift Bought this item as gift. So cannot make a comment on this item at this time. But the price was right.",2 "Mine has the magnetic pin holder in the center And when I saw it, I knew I NEEDED it. I keep this next to my main sewing machine, so my bobbins are always handy and I can place the pins on the magnet as I'm sewing. The bobbins don't fall out, and they don't unwind. Whoever invented this little item is a genius. Great gift for anyone who cites sewing as a hobby or business. Even if you have one, you can always use another!",4 "Awsome Love this. I bought one years ago and have never had a problem. I just bought this one for my wife and Christmas. Keep bobbins very organized and neat.",4 "Bobbinsaver Organizer . Love this item. Not only organizes your bobbins but you can see what you have at a glance and the bobbins stay tightly in place in the organizer",4 "Wonderful Invention Wish I had bought more than one. Works exactly as it said. I was skeptical, sure wish I had bought more than one.",4 "Great organizer Holds all my bobbins without falling out. I can see all the colors. This is much better than the plasitic case I had before. I had to buy a second one for all the bobbins I have. I loved it so much I bought ones for my mom and sister.",4 "bobbin organizer great tool for any quilter. having several is not bad idea. if you are like me you have a lot of bobbins.",4 "BOBBIN SAVER This particular bobbine saver organizer is very helpful for separating the different types of bobbin threads (ie., embrodiery, upholstery, etc.)",4 "Love it! Now I need another one! Love that this keeps my wound bobbins secure and from coming unraveled! I guess I had more bobbins to secure though (it stores about 24), so I'll be purchasing another.",4 "Love it! I take this great little bobbin keeper to quilting class. I like to pre-wind several bobbins of each color; and this product is perfect for keeping my bobbins available, visible, and most of all WOUND! I have no problem with threads unwinding with this product. What a simple but marvelous device! This vendor offered the lowest price I found online anywhere. I would buy from this vendor again.",4 "Bobbinsaver Bobbin organizer Wow, what a find. Can't say enough about the bobbin saver. Keeps bobbins organized, takes a small space, and bobbins aren't rolling around all over my sewing machine. PERFECT",4 "they work just what I expected. good quality for the price. easy to figure how to use and easy to clean up afterward. with this, a man could start a curb marking business and go on to become a millionaire. Don't forget to bring your paint and brush. spraying won't look nearly neat enough.",3 "Cheap price but well made. I'd priced several mustache scissors at retail stores that were all well over $10, which was too much in my opinion. When I found this set, I jumped at the price. I've used them steadily for a while now and the scissors hold up very well and remain nice and sharp. The comb isn't all that great at least for me. My mustache hairs are a bit too thick to constantly catch themselves between the bristles. Also my mustache hairs don't seem to comb well (they curve where they feel like). Still, I simply cut off any stray hairs by the root and let them try to grow back more uniform. I rated this a four due to the comb issue.",3 "Good quality scissors They are well built but the blades are thicker than some other scissors ive used, which makes it kindof difficult to trim with. There alright for the price.",2 "Cheap Snip I ordered two of these so I could trim my mustache when away from my higher quality comb and scissors that I keep in my bathroom. You are always away from them when you find that one wild hair, right? They work well enough. The scissors are sturdy, sharp, and tuck nicely into my computer bag. The ""free"" comb included is poorly made, bends easily, and is an ugly gray color. But it does its job well enough. And the package is so inexpensive that basic functionality is all I expect of it. It meets this expectation. I bought two.",3 "EXPECT TO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, AND NOTHING MORE. The scissor is very stiff, because the blades rub against each other. Which makes it a little difficult to use. But what can you expect for $3? The best thing that I can say for it. Is that it is better than nothing. I am spending more to get a decent replacement.",1 "Good thread. Sturdy thread. Used on denim pants and it has held up after much wear and laundering. Color fastness is excellent, and with no signs of fraying.",4 "truth in advertising Product worked ok (elastic topped strainers are better)This is a big nylon sock and serves its purpose by removing particles and lumpy paint. Price too high for only 1 sock. Shipping was also to much considering it was shipped in a flat rate envelope. Shipping weight was indicated at 1.1 lbs, Thought I was purchasing a box of 25 as shown in ad. Part #11313 indicates a box of 25 5 gallon strainers. Checked other vendors to verify this. Ad was changed after I indicated my dissatisfaction in experience. But no resolution was attempted by vendor. They should sell as advertised or be more clear. This product was misrepresented by vendor.",2 "Grandmother's choice This was a big hit with my grandchildren, aged 6 to 13. The kit contained everything necessary (except an iron) for paper making and they added their own imaginative extras. They spent hours working creatively together.",4 "Do not buy any product from Arnold Grummer Website You can buy their products from Amazon or at Michael's. However, don't order from Arnold Grummer's website. I tried to call them many times but no one ever answered the phone (1.800.453.1485). I sent emails through their website and no one ever replied. I can't get hold of anyone to find out where my shipment is.",0 "Short Hook & A Conflict with Description ~vs~ Picture The Lion Brand Hooks are made of plastic, which allows the yarn to simply glide off the hook and that's great, but they are also considerably short (approx 5"") when compared to the Susan Bates Crochet Hooks:Silvalume Aluminum 5-1/2"" Crochet Hook: Size 'N 15or the Bamboo Crochet hooks. I actually prefer the shorter lengths with the larger hooks, such as the Lion Brand 15mm hook:Lion Brand Yarn 15mm Crochet Hook, Size Q-19and the lightweight plastic on the Lion Brand 19mm hook.Crochet Hook-S-35However, the short length on the 10mm hook feels a bit awkward. Though I think it might make a great hook for children. The other disappointment is the hook shown in the picture for this product is the P15 11.50mm in Seafoam Green, though the description does accurately describe the size. It appears that the P15 11.50mm hook has been discontinued or replaced by the P15 10mm hook, so IMO it should not appear in pictures or in descriptions as the 10mm hook if it isn't being sold.",2 "Very nice yarn I am using it for pom poms, so this yarn was the perfect weight. It isn't super soft, so keep that in mind if you are using it for a baby blanket.",3 "Astra Yarn - Ombres Believe it or not,I am crocheting a throw with this product right now. It is so soft, the colors are beautiful, and it is so easy to work with. I love this yarn.",4 "Fast Results I purchased this to try quick crochet projects. I've just finished a scarf about five feet long and a foot wide that took me less than two hours to make. I didn't actually time it, so it may have been even less.I was afraid the plastic might have a rough seam, but it didn't. The plastic is smooth and the hook works well with bulky (6) yarn. I haven't tried it with lighter yarns or other materials yet. At first the hook feels very weird because it's so large compared to the hooks I usually use (F, G, H). But it was easy to get used to and worked well. In fact, it was so easy to count my chain stitches that I would even recommend this to a beginner at crochet because you can easily see what you're doing.I'm looking forward to trying this hook with fabric and other non-yarn materials.",4 "Excellent hook! This crochet hook is smoother, and easier to work with than other 'Q' hooks that I own. I also like the short length; less cumbersome!",4 "Crochet Hook Very good quality and light weight for holding. Lion is brand is a good product. Quality is very good and will last forever.",4 "What you expect This Q hook is exacly what you would expect, a large crochet hook. The length is typical, not too short, not too long and the plastic is perfectly smooth for easy with even the most fray-able yarns.",4 "crochet hook what can I say about a crochet hook? It is a very nice crochet hook. Actually I probably could have gotten one cheaper in the store.",4 "the finest colored pencils in the world Caran d'Ache Pablo is the finest colored pencil in the world. I've used them for 10 years, occasionally trying new brands, and have found nothing else to come close. The ""lead"" has a slightly pastel-like texture compared to the tacky, waxy textures of other good brands like Prismacolor, so that the color goes on nice and smooth, making them superior for blending and even some layering, and you can create areas of color that appear almost mark-free and seamless. I think they work best on smooth rather than textured paper. [...]",4 "It's okay... I suggest you go through more pages to find exactly what you're looking for. There's a few of the pages I didn't use just because it made no sense! Why have green camo pages for the Navy? Most of them wear the aqua-flage?",2 "Love it! This kit is super cute! And it came promptly. If your a military scrapper this is a great way to get started on your service pages!",4 "I think this is quality I loved my slate pencil, It was great quality, easy to smudge, I would buy this pencil again and again.",4 "Good paper! This size was inexplicably hard to find in stores in my area. I went ahead and ordered it online and got it a few days later...case closed. Thank you Amazon!",4 "Does what I need it to do Not much you can say about construction paper. This is a good thickness and works great for the things my 7 year old needs construction paper for. As another reviewer said, it's not a dark black, but a dark greyish black. But was happy to find the longer size since even the crafts stores out here didn't have any in this size.Shipped quickly.",4 "GOod price The color is a really a washed-out black/ dark gray. You get what you paid for. Spend more if you need black paper.",2 "Saved me money and time I looked everywhere for the larger size Construction Paper (12"" x 18"" size) I just happen to see the paper here on Amazon. I ordered right away. No running around, No extra money for gas, the best part, it came right to my door.Thank You Amazon",4 "great price for the price and the amount of paper you get it is truly worth it. paper is quite sturdy and does what it needs to do for arts and crafts time.",4 "Nice selection This construction paper works really well for all our art projects around home. The extra long pieces allow more room for drawing/painting. No complaints here. Price was reasonable as well.",4 "It's construction paper Um, it's construction paper, how much can I say. Boy this stuff is great! It's them best pink construction paper I've ever seen in my life!",4 "Can't beat the price I bought several packs of these for crafts and it was worth the price. The paper is so big you can cut them if you need too and still have a lot of paper to still work with!",4 "play time hours of fun for her to color, decorate or just scribble on, helps the imagination at this young age (2)",4 "bad packing The product is okay, but the package is poor. I received a bag of papers in a very big box, and the bag of papers are open... It looks like someone already used it..... A bit disappoint receiving a product looks like it has been returned and resale.",1 "Exactly as expected Good quality and weight. Purchased these for our homeschooled art class using pastels and they work fantastic and at a much cheaper price that pastel paper. Also, using the black really makes the colors pop.",3 "Didn't realize it was so huge I don't know how I missed the size, but was bigger than I was looking for, however, I still gave it to my sons teacher as a donation instead of returning it. Hoping they can still make use of it",3 "Nice colors Bought this for my daughter who teaches preschool. We both loved the colors and the weight of the paper was good for what she would use it for. Great for inexpensive projects at the preschool or daycare.",4 "Big sheets, nice value Huge sheets of colored paper! I'm so happy! Lots of nice colors. You get your bang for your buck. Huge is not poster sized, but more like bigger than 8.5 by 11 inches (maybe double the size?)",4 "Lots of great, oversize construction paper My 7 year old great granddaughter spent the weekend with me recently. She loves being creative. She created several posters with the extra long construction paper. she cut out and glued shapes and forms and glued them to the posters. She and I were both very proud of her art work. Thanks",4 "Good quality I bought this paper for a classroom project. The paper color was almost exactly the color that is shown here. I appreciate that the image was an excellent representation of the actual product.",4 "Great for art projects I ordered this paper as a filler item to get up to $25 for free shipping. All the kids who visit my house love it and it was definately worth the money",4 "Thin and gray As the title says this is a low grade construction paper. I found it to be a bit flimsy and a dark gray, rather than black. The price is right for throw away student projects.",2 "Heavy duty Good heavy duty construction paper. This was used for orphans in Costa Rica to make paper chains and cards. It held up very well.",4 "Lovely! Grace is the perfect name for this yarn because it reminds you of things like ballet, satin gowns, and toe shoes. It is just so finely made and beautiful without trying too hard. It's the perfect yarn for children or adults. Washable and comfortable year round.",4 "Stunningly Awesome. Brilliant paint inside brush pens that you can refill and use as waterbrushes for regular watercolors! The paint inside is so vivid I couldn't stop playing with it. I bought these to dump the paint out and use as waterbrushes for a fraction of the cost of my Koi and Pentel brushes, but when I tried them out, I ended up doing a whole full-sized painting that I'm framing and hanging!",4 "Make sure Seller really has HEAVYWEIGHT, not REGULAR Fast2fuse! I ordered a bolt of HEAVYWEIGHT Fast2fuse from a different Amazon seller but received a bolt of REGULAR Fast2fuse instead. This listing may say HEAVYWEIGHT in the product title, but it has the REGULAR weight product code of 20000 in the description, just like what happened to me. The HEAVYWEIGHT product code is 20002. If you order from any seller who's listing says product code 20000, I suggest you contact them to make sure they will ship you the HEAVYWEIGHT. As for me, I'm stuck with the bolt of REGULAR weight. That seller wouldn't pay to have me ship it back even though it was their mistake, and they didn't even have any HEAVYWEIGHT to ship me.",3 "Ravenna Table Easel with Drawer by Art Alternatives Pros: I like this easel a lot. it is compact and able to extend up to thirty some inches. east to set up and use. easy to put it away and it doesnt take up too much space.Cons: I havent found any negative things about this product yet.overall, excellent product.",4 "Ravenna table easel with drawer Now I don't get yelled at for leaving things around. It is sturdy, nice looking, and so easy to set-up and put away. Love it!",4 "nice portable easle i was a little disapointed that it would not clamp small canvases (9"x12"), but its eazy to put a spacer between the clamp and canvas.",3 "Pleased I didnt have to have this item before X-mas but here it was at my door. Thank you so very much.That saved me a trip to the store.I didnt want to go into that madness.",4 "Wonderful Gift for My Husband My husband is a weekend painter so I really wanted him to have a easel that was easy to use, store, and is multi-purpose. I received the package in the time stated by Amazon, the easel was securely packaged and the easel was even nicer than it appeared on Amazon. The wood is wonderful, the fasteners on the drawer and easel are easy to use as his the adjustable heights for the easel. My husband was thrilled and immediately stored his brushes and paints in it for future use. He has since used the easel numerous times and says it is the nicest present he has ever received and cannot get over how easy and practical the easel is.....and I was able to find a nice place on a shelf downstairs for him to access when he is ready to paint (which is most weekends).",4 "Perfect little easel I just received my table top easel and I can't wait to use it. It is sturdy and just right for my small house. I paint out of my living room and this will be perfect! Love it so far! Always check the packaging box for the bolts to make sure they didn't slip off during shipping. They aren't tightened for your convenience and one bolt was in the box loose. No problem putting it and the washer back on. It is a great little item!",4 "LOVE! I am an amateur artist but I absolutely love this! It has little compartments to hold all your paints and it folds up for easy storing. Very well built :)",4 "Just didn't work for me The quality is fine, though it's hard to tighten the screws enough. I just find it too bulky and it's sitting in the corner now. It wasn't right for my type of art. I do India ink drawings on paper, so it doesn't act like a drawing board. I was hoping it could lay almost flat, but any pressure pushed it all the way down. I don't want to bash it, because it may be great for someone else, but not for me.",2 "Says ""Crafted in China"" and yet I'm very impressed. 5 stars I haven't purchased anything this well made in a long while.The wood is solid and very polished and beautifully assembled. Smooth edges and a very solid feel. This looks and feels like it could last 100 years. Shocked, really.The drawer fully pulls out, which I like, because I'm often taking the tray around the studio. It fits the smaller size tubes (snugly), by the way.",4 "Fun with Paints I would highly recommend this easel to anyone that likes to paint or draw. I already had a floor easel, but now I can sit for hours and paint and the fact that it is adjustable is great. I only wish I purchased it sooner. Love it, love it.",4 "Delighted with purchase. This was a gift for my daughter, and she was absolutely delighted! It fits perfectly in her art work area.",4 "So what I needed and expected. As described, perfect. I purchased the "natural" unfinished wood easel SO that I could OIL IT myself. Oiling the unfinished wood (with pure Tung or Linseed oil) will preserve and protect the wood beautifully from moisture loss/gain (seriously reducing the chance of warping/cracking) while bringing out the woodgrain with light golden or amber hued richness. Always seal and finish your wood products, if they aren't already finished. I seriously recommend this product. It works like a charm.",4 "Convenient easel. Works for drawing too The easel is very sturdy and well built. The drawers are very convenient to store your drawing and/or painting tools. The locks on the drawer and the one that holds the easel to the base allow you to move around without worrying of having an accident and lose something or damaging the easel.I use the easel to draw and the one thing that I found is not working as I would like to is that if you put too much pressure applying charcoal, for example, the screws holding the angle of the easel start to give way so the easel will start to lean back. It is something easy and inexpensive to fix adding a small thin piece of leather or an extra clamp in the supporting screws (make sure you have the right size bringing the screw to the hardware store with you), adding more pressure and friction between the wood and the screws when tighten.I like to draw standing up so I use the polystyrene the easel came packed with to add some height and protect the table I use from scratching it. It works perfect!",4 "For the artist Great easel for painting or drawing. It has draws for storing paint and brushes and is very sturdy. My daughter loves it!",4 "Love it!! I love this easel. It is sturdy and can adjust up to 34"". That's really great. I also love the fact that it can adjust on the top and bottom, leaving it pretty compact. It just hangs over the table for the bigger canvas.The drawer is great! My brushes fit in it amazingly well. Even the longer ones. There's also 2 spots that will fit smaller things like pencils, erasers, sharpeners, etc.I love the quality and simplicity of this easel. No assembly required and it is easy to transport or tuck away when you're done. I highly recommend this easel. It's affordable and well made. A must have!",4 "Excellent Portable Easel I bought this for my Girlfriend who is a painter and this easel is very cool. It is strong, sturdy and made from very good wood. I do not ever see this breaking. The genius of this easel is in its design. It is designed well and there is nothing that I can see wearing down or breaking with it. The drawer is spacious and fits all (or most) of her brushes and paints.We bought this to be portable and it is lightweight and packs up to about the size of a suitcase. It expands to a good size and she is doing a 16x20 landscape on her desk as I am typing this.I (we) are very pleased with this purchase",4 "I love it too This easel is so nice, its exactly what I wanted. Plenty of storage in the drawer for paints, brushes, etc. The angle of the board can be adjusted to nearly flat also. As an idea, I purchased an ordinary bread board that fit into the clamps and that is what I use to tape the art paper to on top of the easel, and it works very nicely. LOVE it, thanks!",4 "Handy Easel Nice compact easel for those without a lot of space. Expansion is surprisingly large. Convenient storage for supplies.",4 "Well-designed, no fuss tabletop easel for a fair price I considered several styles of easel before settling on this one and it turned out to be a better bargain than I expected. It has the dimensions of a briefcase with a briefcase-style handle. It's well constructed and the latches that hold everything together when it's not in use are well placed (not in the way). No assembly is required - it's easy to set up and take down and is compact enough to be stored just about anywhere. The base has a pleasing heft and seems to hold just about anything without tipping. It's sturdy enough to be weighted down, should it come to that. The drawer has 4 roomy compartments and can be completely pulled out, which is nice.I'm using this easel on an eat-in bar in my kitchen. I'm not very tall so it puts the easel at the right height for me to work comfortably while standing or sitting on a stool. It can be adjusted to hold something much larger than you would think possible for something so compact. The larger items will just hang over the edge. Fully extended, the easel accommodates a range of angles from perfectly flat to 90 degrees (upright) but it will tilt forward by another 45 degrees if you do not extend the bottom adjustment. I expect to get a lot of mileage out of this easel.",4 "Worth every penny I needed a table easel and there is a good bit to choose from....so, which to get? A.) THIS ONE. And I will explain why. A lot of table easels will extend up and accommodate a larger canvas, but this one also can be adjusted to ""lower"" the bottom portion as well as the upper portion. This creates a larger area to work. In doing so, it relocates the drawer that is typically in the front side and places it on the right side. In this drawer can be stored paints and brushes and it has two clasps to keep it closed securely while carrying it around...the part of the easel that holds the canvas condenses (if expanded above or below) and can be lowered and secured as well.....it essentially folds together securely and has a leather handle to carry it by. It's constructed of solid wood and by that I mean it's strong enough to be adjusted without worrying that something is going to snap while adjusting the easel up and down and it travels well. When I purchased this item it was one of the more expensive models but you really do get what you pay for. Look at it as an investment because if you buy something of lesser quality, you're stuck with it and if you buy this (from my personal experience with the easel) you're going to have a better experience in the way it accommodates an even larger canvas, stores your supplies safely and securely with TWO ""good"" clasps, a reliable & sturdy leather handle, a solid wood built frame that can be adjusted easily and when properly secured it will stay at the angle you set it at. The more I use it, the happier I am I bought it.",4 "It's worth the price! This is a well made little table easel that works for either small drawings or large canvases.It folds into a solid,compact, wood case which is great if you work outdoors.The easel is easy to pick up and move around and is really a nice asset for any artist's studio.",4 "Love it! The Ravenna Table Easel was even better than I hoped. It's perfect for my 16x20 canvases and when I want to use the table for watercolor, it's easy to lift out of the way. It's very well constructed and I can just throw my tubes of paint behind the canvas for easy access when I need to refill. I'm not sure I would ever use the drawer for brushes or paints I'm actively using, but it's nice to throw in things I'm not using at the time. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to paint but doesn't want to invest in the money or space for a floor easel.",4 "Excellent value A great table top easel at an excellent price. It's well made and very useful for small canvases. I like that is has a drawer, too. I can pack it all up when I'm done and everything will be there when I set it up again.",3 "Very nice quality This is perfect for my daughter who is just starting to paint. It is very sturdy and nice quality. We like the drawer to hold the supplies. Very nice.",3 "I wish I had this before After searching all the nearby craft stores for medium sized eyelets, I had finally found some at Hobby Lobby for cheap. The problem? They didn't come with a setter, and the store didn't carry any for the size (3/16'').Since I'm a college student, it's almost second nature to look for something 1: cheap. 2: has multiple uses. The Universal Eyelet Setter has both those qualities. Like the description says, it has extensions for 1/16'', 1/8'', and 3/16'' eyelets. It also comes with a hole punch extension. The directions are printed on the back of the package, and it is quite easy to handle The only problem I had was that the extensions would unscrew a little when I hammer the tool--though it's easily rectified by screwing them on a little tighter. I've put in about 50 eyelets in under an hour which is awesome compared to the tool I used to have.I've put it through two layers of velvet with a layer of interfacing in between with little problem. I'm sure paper would be a breeze. I love it so far, and I'm sure that I'll be using the setter for a long time!",4 "Great This item came in at the expected delivery date. The only issue I have with this product itself is that it's kind of a ruckus to hammer down some eyelets and such. But other than that, it works great for something that I only paid about $7 for, especially because it has interchangeable heads to accommodate for different eyelet sizes.",4 "Perfect Sizes Great tool for my crafts and sewing - love the options. Most tools don't give you all of the different eyelet sizes and for the price, this one gave me everything I needed for most of my projects.",4 "Seems OK. Did not get to use it yet. It looks like it will do the job. The price was good and it got here fast.",4 "Great quality It takes a bit of understanding of how to set it up, as it does not come with instructions. I referred back to the picture here on Amazon on how it should be set up.The easel is well crafted. I was not expecting this good of quality. The wood is very well pieced together. I recommend that if it does come apart accidentally to use some wood glue. I did notice that the manufacturer did not use glue, or if they did, it is not much.I highly recommend this piece to painters. I am a novice, but this is the best crafted canvas stand I have seen yet, and I am very excited to use it.For the canvas' that have canvas stretched around four boards with the staples on the back side, you can put the canvas on the top piece of wood (the one that is like two inches by two inches). This gives the painter the room he needs to paint the edges, and they will not get ruined, as the canvas is suspended from the holding dock.This is just wonderful. I can only keep telling everyone that this is a very well made painters stand.Sit down, relax, have a cup of tea, put on some Mozart, and begin.",4 "Naruto Swirl patch First of all, It looks fantastic. It's not cheaply made, its durable. You can sew it on or Iron on. It's worth the money for sure!",4 "SUPER COOL! A must have for any naruto fan! I sewn it on the back of my son's vest and now all of his friend's want one too!",4 "naruto's team and friends too! i know that is best and number one that.. i did make art for anime fan will like that and buy one of book markers.. smile.. i love it .. but my favorite is gaara.. i did read the manga of naruto and i noticed naruto's clothes and his back have show that .. there have swirl logo anime patch . there is his betty is match that one is same one.. smile..thanks you ..... if you understand it then it is ok .. thanks.. again",4 "So far, a great machine!!! I only gave the Janome MC9500 4 stars because I haven't yet tried the embroidery feature, so can't yet judge that part.So far however, the Janome MC9500 machine does everything I believe I will ever need and it does it all well. I love all of its many special, built-in stitches and am extremely happy with its overall performance.This machine holds the tension (yeah!!!) so I can now retire my 35 year old workhorse that has always had tension issues.This machine is heavy, which to me is a big plus because it won't be moving around or wobbling. I had originally purchased a cheaper, ""heavy duty"" machine made by Singer but sent it back because (1) I would have to hold it every time I pressed the reverse button so it wouldn't fall over and (2) it didn't meet my expectations for ""heavy duty"".Since I recently ordered and received the stablizer and embroidery thread, I can't wait to try some of the built-in embroidery patterns and monogramming!What a great machine!!!",3 "Great embroidering and sewing machine I've had this machine for two years and it is great! I use it for all kinds of sewing...quilting clothes making and defiantly embroidery! It is like having a sewing computer. My mom is almost 60 and she had a few "" what's wrong"" moment but if you look at the screen it will tell you. It tells you when the bobbin is running out and the presets are great.The embroidery takes patience because you have to put the embroidery hoop on your fabric just right so that your embroidering will come out just where you want it but once you have that it is seamless. Even the preset embroidering with more than one color is totally doable. Great machine!",4 "Great machine I have had this sewing machine for about two years and very happy with it. This is my second sewing machine that I bought after my singer sewing machine (which could only do basic things) ran out of service within about 4 years of intermittent use. So far it has worked great and I recently spilled some oil in the machine for the first time which reduced its noise a lot, although it wasn't necessary for the machine since it worked properly before oiling. Here is a list of the things I can say about this machine:1- The decorative stitches are a lot and are really nice, although I wish they could be a little bigger in size.2- The embroidery works great, but of course it's not a professional embroidery machine, so it takes a lot of time to do embroidery with it because you have to change the needle thread as many times as the number of colors you need.3- There is a lot of useful feet that comes with the package: buttonhole foot, button making foot, overlock foot, embroidery foot, basting foot, ...Overally, I give this 5 stars because I really enjoy sewing with this machine and it has never disappointed me.",4 "awesome These are the best drawing pencils I have ever owned. They are so smooth and such good quality. I had never heard of this brand before but hope that amazon will carry other items by this company.",4 "Awesome Woodless graphite is the only kind of pencils I will draw with. I love these. 2 sets of 2B, 4B, and 6B and they come in a tin which is so handy because woodless is so fragile.",4 "Great pencils! These are wonderful pencils. Solid, good quality, such a great texture, just absolutely wonderful to draw with. I've got a stockpile of a couple of extra boxes at my house in case I run out. And I love the cases, as I can slip them into a purse or backpack easily and not take up a lot of space.This isn't really a complaint, since it's quite clear that these come in 2B, 4B, and 6B, but I'd really like a wider range of hardness, if the Art Alternative people started wanting to branch out and make more sets.",4 "Package arrived cracked The item arrived, and it is as it is described, but the plastic was coming unglued from the cardboard, and it was cracked. No biggy, really, but it is a gift and I wanted to make sure it looked new!",2 "Love the absence of wood I love that there is no wood! It is a very deep charcoal color which is great. It says to use a knife to sharpen it but I used a graphite sharpener and it worked wonderfully! I am in love with them and would highly recomend them. I also love the variety of shades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ery nice quality case with just a few issues. I bought one of these cases to take with me to shows, and after I received it, I bought a second one. It seems to be a nice quality case with just a couple of issues. The hinge was loose on one of the cases, which was no big deal. My husband fixed it fairly easily. The other issue was that there is no liner in them, and since this is a larger case than a standard jewelry showcase, the velvet inserts that are on Amazon are too small. I considered buying velvet and making my own liner, but I ended up using a cloth carpet material, cutting it to fit, and using glue to secure it to the bottom. It doesn't look all that great, and it would be better if they offered a velvet insert on Amazon to buy with this case. It is neat though that it is actually two cases in one, and I like that it secures with a lock.",3 "Tight, but too tall I found this foot a bit too tall for my machine (it bumped the upper casing). I had to bend the tall plastic part over for it to work.",2 "Walking foot This is exactly what I was looking for. Fits my Singer sewing machine and is easy to install onto my machine. Was shipped and received within 4 days of purchase!",4 "Will fit a Singer 221 (Featherweight) with a bit of perseverence When I tried to install this presser foot on my Singer 221 (Featherweight), it would not seat squarely and I got resistance on the thumbscrew leaving a gap between the foot bracket and the presser bar. I was reluctant to turn the thumbscrew past that initial resistance. I contacted the seller about this and he was most helpful. In the end I found that if I gently continued turning the thumbscrew, the foot bracket did indeed yield and I got a snug, square attachment to the presser bar. I sewed some tests with that foot attached and it worked as I hoped it would. Overall I am quite satisfied with my purchase: seller, product, and price are great. I would have given this 5 stars if the initial fit had been just a bit better or if there had been instructions telling me what to expect. :-)",3 "DARN IT ANYHOW I know absolutly nothing about this item. My girlfriend says to me she needed one to fit our Singer sewing machine. I Googled it, and it brought me here. We recieved it, she was excited, and I still have know idea what it does. So... sorry about that.",4 "Singer Embroidery & Darning Foot It is exactly what I was looking for. I am a quilter and wanted to expand the type of finishing I've been doing and it worked very well.",4 "Singer embroidery foot I'm not sure how well I like this foot. It's the one for my Singer sewing machine but, so far, it's not working well. I'll continue to use it and become more familiar with it so I'm withholding judgement until then.",2 "drill bits Ive got so many drill bits I can't even keep em straight. I don't think I've used these ones yet but I will say there's nothing wrong with cheap drill bits. They all come from China anyway.",3 "Good easle but bad chain The Easle is fine. It is easy to assemble and works find. The problem we ran into was the chain on the easle is attached to a hook that screws in the back piece of wood. That hook is not strong enough to screw in the wood without breaking. We used an alternate chain and screw but otherwise it has been a good product.",2 "Excellent Basic Easel I purchased this easel for a small studio space that I'm building. It delivered on time and was well packaged. The easel was in excellent condition. Assembly instructions have something to be desired, and I would certaining suggest that the company spend a little more time in this department. Once assembled, (took about 20 minutes), I was pleased that the easel was a solid piece of studio furniture. Mine is sitting on a heavy canvas tarp on carpet, and it is very stable on this rather springy surface. The easel design is nice allowing the canvas space to move in just about whatever angle you need to have a comfortable painting experience. I especially like that it lays flat so if I wanted to, I could use it as a table when sketching my work onto canvas. This is the perfect easel for the space I have it in.",3 "i love it i really love it !!! it's so good. a a a a a a a a a a a a",4 "Quality Product! This is a well-made smooth and sanded board that will be a dream to paint on. I plan to paint on it soon!",4 "Not Stainless Steel These pliers are not stainless steel. They came packed/coated with a yellowish oil, like mild steel tools often are. The description didn't specify the materials so now I know to look for that. The manufacturers box that they were delivered in had the word ""Stainless"" before Steel scratched off with a black magic marker.",0 "Nice craft project Nice craft project for a upper elementary child to do. My granddaughter loves to complete different engraving art pictures and has many lovely ones done.",3 "Love it Great item and it shipped very quickly. Packaging was perfect and would do buisness again in a min. Hope all future purchases are like this",4 "Just awesome I was given this as a gift when I was't feeling well. Soon I found out I couldn't put it down but had to because of my illness. I got a standing magnifier so I could scratch it perfectly. You have to be careful to cover the parts you aren't working on since you don't want to accidentally put on a scratch mark where it don't belong and also the oils from your skin puts smudges on it.So It takes a while to do this but worth the trouble. I was doing it about 2 hours a day and it took me about a week I think. I just loved how it came out. Then my friend was so impressed that she gave me another one! Later on I put them in frames and it looks beautiful.They are big prints and it takes time to make it nice but I think you would like it!",4 "Watch crowns for you, watch crowns for me! Seriously, can a modern, urbane playboy ever have enough watch crowns! I think not! If you love watch crowns the way I love, this is the purchase for you!",4 "100% satisfied The crowns are of the waterproof type and are for modern wrist watch's. they are complete with rubber O-rings set inside.",4 "Exactly What I Needed I received this quickly and it was exactly what was advertised. These little boxes are perfect for small gifts - just add a bow!",4 "Ripoff -very expensive, not a good range of sizes and all thin I had thought that, at this price, the package would provided a wide range of diameters and thicknesses. Instead there many sets of rings of similar sizes. They are all very thin - thinner than any of the O-rings in my watches. There are large gaps in the diameters provided. It is unlikely that the size you need will be in this package. If it is, then at least you will have about 20 in that size! I needed two sizes and nothing from the package was even close to what I needed.If they are going to sell something like this, then they should list the sizes - there are not that many to list!This is a bad product at a very high price.",0 "good for starters I wanted to have a gasket on hand if I need one. I have a couple of watches that have had the battery replaced a time or two, but the gaskets have never been replaced or had fresh sealant put on them. When the silicone sealant arrives I will put a new gasket on them. I did not look at every one but it looks like a random assortment of sizes to me. I am pretty confident there will be the correct size. The price was right. I am not sure about the quality of the rubber. If you want top of the line gaskets I sure you have to pay plenty for them. I think if I am careful in picking the size and putting it in the watch they will do fine.I gave 4 stars instead of 5 beceause being new to dyi watch repair I cannot be 100% sure of the quality.Also,1 bonus, the package says 100 pc, not 72.",3 "Gaskets, Gaskets and more good Gaskets This pack of slender o-rings was just what I needed to seal some older watches where the original seals had turned to powder. I just applied a thin coating of silicone grease that I had on hand and assembled the watch.",4 "Gasket Decided to learn how to changed Gaskets and watch batteries myself instead of letting a watch dealer do this. The watch dealer might installed a generic battery and charge you 10 to $20.00. Installed it myself with this great battery at a great price. Thanks Amazon..",4 "Sealings rings or O rings There are enough rings here to last a life time. You do need to get the grease to lub the rings so the back will slip into the case.",4 "Variety of Popular Sizes This set of O-rings fit many popular size watches. I found out an O-Ring in this set that fit my Seiko H601A quartz watch. I use ACE 90% purity silicone grease to seal this O-Ring, put it on the cover, and snap back to the watch successfully.",4 "They worked fine for me I read the other reviews, and decided to take a chance on these O-rings. They arrived quickly, and with a little sorting of the sizes, was able to find replacements for three watches with broken back seals. So no major complaints from me, since this order fulfilled my immediate need.For future use I do agree that perhaps there might be a better balance of size selections. I think there where too few middle to large size round rings, and too many very large square rings and very small round rings in the collection. However for the cost, this is a good choice for the average do it yourself watch repair. I would reorder again for certain.",4 "The Actually Fit Eadie Bauer Watches. The Actually Fit Eadie Bauer Watches. I had to replace the O rings on my wife's two womens Eadie Bauer watches and they worked fine. None of them were large enough for my mens watches.",3 "Plenty of different sizes I own a lot of watches and I do my own battery replacements. On my cheaper watches ($300 or less) I have no reservation using one of these gaskets. I have found that there are plenty of different diameters and thicknesses that will fit the watches I own. At this price it turned out to be a good deal for me.",4 "Excellent sprint spike I bought this shoe for my 11 year old son. He is fanatic in track & field and spikes are a must have. In Holland these are hard to find and then very expensive! He picked the color himself(!) and since he wears them at least 2 of his teammates have bought the same shoe thru me!For his age the shoe should have a little more heelcushion however, otherwise great spike!",3 "Nice spikes They work well on the track and attract attention- they look very cool. Luckily, the size they had fit me, but a greater selection of sizes would be nice.",3 "Too Small The shoes took a long time to arrive and then were too small. Sent them back and reordered, and the next size was also too small. The size is not as represented. Had to go buy running shoes for the boy someplace else.",1 "Excellent toy but very poor construction... The educational value is great! My 23 months old daughter jumped on it and played with it right away. But, the construction is very poor. The edges are uneven like someone else mentioned and there's glue at places where it is not suppose to be and affect the aesthetic of the product. I truly believe that it should not me priced more than 15$ according to the construction and finish... I would have gave a 5 stars at that price...",2 "Uneven edges My 18 month old loves these puzzles. When it arrived and we started playing with it, the edges weren't smooth and the pieces stuck. It was tricky to get the pieces in and out. I eventually sanded them down so that they would fit with ease. Just something to be aware of.",2 "good toy, bad production I purchased this for my 2.5 year old for Christmas. She loves them and they are great, however, the pieces are not cut very well and do not fit in the spaces all that great. My daughter can still do the puzzle with a little work, but it's just poor quality in manufacturing. I can imagine that it could be frustrating for a less patient child. It's a puzzle and the pieces are supposed to have an exactly fit.....Not these. Educational value is great, though.",3 "slightly annoyed. I do like this puzzle set, it teaches visual discrimination, and requires the kid to pay attention to what they are doing and where they are placing the items. However some of the pieces stick inside, and the holders that you grasp are kinda loose. But this seems to be only on the apple puzzle board.",3 "Great sewing scissors I bought these scissors for my Grandmother to use for quilting. She has a large collection of scissors, but the only smaller scissors that she had also had small handles. These scissors have the comfortable and easy to hold handles that you would expect on a large pair of shears, along with a delicate and sharp pair of blades.I would highly recommend these.",4 "Fabulous for artritic hands These scissors are great for arthritic fingers. So easy to use and they cut great. I use them for quilting fabric. Snip Snip",4 "Very precise and SHARP! I highly recommend these scissors to everyone out there. I used them to cut precise details, and they worked with ease! I love the big loop style as they fit in my hand with ease and the rubber grips adds that much more to the scissors. They are a MUST HAVE!",4 "Precise and Sharp! These scissors are incredibly sharp and work great for doing small detailed cuts where precision is key! I have been a fan of Fiskars scissors since I was a little girl and my mom would tell me not to touch her ""orange handled scissors"". As an adult I can see why. There is no better scissor out there and this style is no exception.",3 "The ""Big Ears"" sissors I work with leather that wraps around vehicle steering wheels. Working around small openings and work space, the very short and sharp blades work wonders making precise cuts. Precise cutting is easily accomplished by virtue of the ""big ears"" shape (to me anyway) sissor handles with even size to grasp rather then having to turn the sissors around to place the thumb in the smaller handle of conventional sissors.",3 "I was surprised how easy these worked! When I first saw how big the loop openings were I was a bit skeptical, as I have small hands. But when I used them to cut paper and fabric, I was extremely satisfied at how easy the mechanism opened and closed in my hand. This is a great pair of scissors if you have arthritis or other hand ailments, as the closing glides very easily. The intricate cuts works just as nice on paper and fabric.Nice job Fiskars!",4 "Amazing scissors for bentos On my blog, which you can find by searching for ""aibento"", I have done a lot of precision nori cutting to do character bentos, the most popular of which are my LOST bentos with faces of the characters cut out. This is the scissors I use for all my cutting and it is absolutely fantastic. I've used it for years and it's still just as sharp as it was before. The tip lets you easily make the tiniest cuts needed.",4 "Embroiderer's Dream For anyone who loves applique, these are absolutely the best sissors ever. The tip is small enough and sharp enough to get into even the smallest spaces and to get a really close cut. Where most sissors sold for applique have tiny finger holes, the Fiskars have handles large enough to fit your whole hand and have razor sharp blades. I have just purchased my second pair - I simply could not applique without them. These are the ONLY sissors I've found that give me the result I'm looking for.",4 "Excellent for Intricate Cutting We make a lot of felt banners for our church, and we often have to cut intricate designs and details. These scissors are extremely sharp with a point that penetrates fabric very easily. The large handles really allow precise control, and you'll notice very little fatigue. These are highly recommended, and I only wish they came with a carrying case to help protect the tip, and protect yourself.",4 "Fiskars Softgrip Scissors Just love these scissors. They were recommended by a well known Australian quiltmaker as an essential tool for cutting fine shapes. I couldnt find them anywhere in Australia and apparently they are not available here anymore so I bought them through Amazon along with Fiskar Rotary Cutter blades which are the best I have ever used too.",4 "Great use I am using these scissors for making a tie blanket for my daughter. These are cutting so nice and it snipping through the material like butter. Very smooth and easy to handle. These are very nice for cutting through fabric.",4 "great snippers! Had a lot of snipping to do this product was fit for the task! I was concerned about the price but it was well made.",4 "Fiskar scissors Fiskar makes good quality products and these scissors are great. The soft grip is really helpful for arthritic hands.I'm happy with the purchase.",4 "Best Scissors I really like these. They're extremely sharp and with their small tips are perfect for snipping through the backing of any long pile fake fur I use in stuffed toy-making without cutting into the fur itself. I also really like the handle size for having such small tips. It's more comfortable to grip and it's a lot harder to lose them.",4 "The Best Craft Scissors As an avid crafter, I have dozens of pairs of scissors. These are my favorite for cutting paper, cardstock and fabric. They have small, sharp, precise blades, and the very comfortable handles which I appreciate since I have arthritis in my hands. I often use the scissors for more than an hour at a time, and there is much less hand-fatigue with these Fiskars than any other scissors I've used. They have a similar shape the the Tim Holtz Tonic scissors [ASIN:B0013JNERS Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips], but I find the blades of the Fiskars to be sharper and easier to open and close. The Tonic snips are good for cutting thicker, tough things (even metal), but I use the Fiskars for almost everything else.I've been using these scissors almost every day for the past 10 months, and the blades are still as sharp as when I received it. Ordered a second pair so that I will always have a pair handy.Pros: Sharp, precise, smooth-cutting, and lasting bladesrubber-lined, large, comfortable handlesCons: No cons, but I wouldn't use it for cutting thick, tough items",4 "Cutting It Close I rate these scissors 8 on a 1-10 scale. I have large hands and the unique handles are very comfortable. The blades are sharp and clip the finest materials easily and cleanly. They lose the two points because the tips are disproportionately thick for their size limiting their use in confined spaces.",3 "handy scissors These scissors are sharp, which is what I needed. They work great! I use them for fabric and ribbon cutting and it works well.",4 "Love these scissors! A great tip on these scissors makes getting to those tiny places that need a snip simple. Unlike similar small scissors the grip is full size and comfortable. Hubby kept latching onto mine so I ordered another one.",4 "Great scissors These are excellent scissors for cutting out intricate shapes, for people over 50 years of age, they were promptly delivered and a very reasonable price.",4 "blade broke off the second time I used them! I am disappointed! I have used Fiskars for years. The blade popped off when I used them to cut poster board. I thought the blade and handle would be one solid piece, but they are just attached to handles with plastic.",0 "Disappointed These were bought with the Fiskars 98887097 No. 5 Softgrip Micro-Tip Craft Scissors for use in embroidery, with the intent to use it in situations where it was necessary to snip floss as close to the fabric as possible. It's performance has been haphazard as it tends to chew the thread rather than cutting it cleanly.This has been the only disappointment thus far with the Fiskars brand.",1 "satisfaction with product A pair I purchased several years ago had a much more solid feel to it. I contacted Fiskars and was informed that this product was manufactured in CHINA. This product was flimsy and bendable when used.",2 "Fabulous for cutting curved lines I have been using this scissor for many years. It is ideal for cutting curved lines on paper projects. Can't imagine being without it and am buying a 2nd (just in case).",4 "Love these scissors. As most sewers I often get a bird's nests of thread under the fabric between the bobbin, feed dogs and top thread. I use them to free the fabric by cutting through the bird's nest and then using them to clean up the mess to resew.",4 "The best pinking shears you'll ever own I bought these scissors on the recommendation of my mother (a lifetime crafter) and the reviews here. Mom says these are premium scissors and you won't get more bang for your buck than Fiskars, and boy was she right! These are by far the best pinking shears there are. They are well worth the extra cost to get a high quality product. I use mine on 1-2 inch wide ribbons and fabric. The cuts are very precise and all edges are clean. The tooth size on this is what I would call a ""medium"" size, which is perfect for ribbons, or much like the edges of your childhood ribbon awards. I would not recommend using these on paper or cardboard-- this will ruin them for fabric. Get a separate set for your scrapbooking and other crafty needs. If used correctly, you can easily savor the clean, sharp precise cutting edges for many years. It's easy for me to give these pinking shears 5 stars, and I think you will as well!",4 "Snip Snip Hurray! I am in love with my new Fiskars Softgrip Pinking Shears! Although they are not pink, they make the job of cutting fabrics -- even knits -- easy and effortless. As I person with mild arthritis in my hands, I strongly recommend these to anyone.",4 "Fiskar Pinking Shears Very nice. Easy to handle much more so then the older versions. Made a great present.",4 "Fiskars Pinking Shears I purchased these shears because of their brand name. I'm totally sold on Fiskars products because of their balance of quality / price. I haven't used these shears, yet, but I tried them out on a scrap textured denim - they cut thru it almost like butter with a nice, clean cut. I have arthritic hands, so ease of use is extremely important to me, and I'll have no problem using these.",3 "Great Pinking Shears! Very pleased with the quality and performance of these pinking shears. Plus, the price is quite reasonable compared with others I looked at in specialty stores.",4 "Do the job but uncomfortable to handle I have used other Fiskars products in the past and have been very happy with them. Ended up Purchasing Fiskars Pinking shears coz I didn't wanna spend loads on some of the other brands on the market as I planned to use them occasionally, at best. They are a good pair for the price , however I find them rather stiff to use. They don't feel comfortable in hand as I end up applying extra pressure to open up the blades as well as during the cutting action. Not terribly lightweight and definitely not smooth. They are quite bulky , so might be tricky to use on narrow bits.",2 "The best pinking shears ever! I love these pinking shears, they don't hurt your hands.",4 "love them sharp scissors, great for cutting fabrics, love the grip- doesn't hurt your hands like others.",4 "Great Product These pinking shears work great. They easily cut through layers of cotton fabric, vinyl and rayon knits. I love how soft the handles are. Worth the extra $4 for the softgrip handles. I have another pair of pinking shears without the softgrip handles and I don't think I will ever use those again!",4 "Wonderful pinking shears. I had a pair of these for many years that I was well pleased with. This will be the second pair that I have owned.",4 "Blister on my thumb I have had a pair of these shears for more years than I can remember. Time for a new pair.My old pair was easy to open and close but the blades are getting dull and chewing up the fabric.These are hard to open & close. The soft grip would be nice IF they were easier to open & close.I did not realize this issue because as soon as I got them, I gave the packaged shears to a friend who was cutting out dog bandannas for a rescue fund raiser we had scheduled. She does not sew so she did not know they were supposed to be easier to open etc. She just returned the unused fabric & shears, which is past the 30 day return period.When I tried to use them yesterday on some cotton broad cloth, I was shocked at how hard they were to open and close. Silicone spray didn't help. My husband and I tried a number of things to try to get them to open more easily. At the end of cutting the pattern, I had the beginning of a blister on my lower thumb where the ""soft grip"" rubbed my thumb constantly when trying to use the shears....These would go back IF it was within the return period.",1 "Softgrip pinking shears I looked everywhere for new pinking shears to work with several yards of silky material for curtains. Searching Amazon I thought the Softgrip made perfect sense. Wow, I had not one issue with my hands after working with these for several hours. Great product!",4 "pinking shears These shears have a very comfortable handle, and the blades cut well. I found them a bit difficult to use on heavy flannel until I loosened the screw holding them together to make them easier to use. I was having a struggle with their cutting on this heavy flannel, but they did a nice job afterwards.",2 "Too hard to open, can't open them all the way After reading all of the glowing reviews for these scissors, I was sold. I ordered them but I'm very disappointed in their functionality. They are very hard to open and close... you have to have really strong hands. Another issue is they are HUGE! I don't have small hands and I am unable to open them all the way with one hand. My fingers and thumb just don't spread far enough apart. One last thing... one tip is longer than the other. This might be nice if you are cutting in a straight line off the edge of the fabric but if you are trying to cut into a corner, you won't be able to cut to the edge. Very disappointing.",0 "Great Pinking Shears The softgrip really does make trimming with my Fiskars Pinking Shears comfortable. They work really well, I will purchase Fiskars Softgrip regular scissors soon.",4 "Love them always wanted a pair. I have always had good luck with Fiskars. I have arthritis and these are easy for me to use.",4 "Shears This crafting product was a sewing gift. I have heard great reviews, and am very pleased with making this purchase.",3 "Great quality and nice cuts! The quality is fantastic and the cuts are very precise. They are also very comfortable and easy on the hand.",4 "Really great shears These are great shears - they have just the right amount of cushioning to keep my hands comfortable. Highly recommend these",4 "Not of high quality These scissors worked great for about one week (and I only sew as a hobby) and then they became very difficult to open fully. After reading other reviews I can see I am not the only person to have this issue. I recommend buying a different brand!!",1 "Good Product Good shears just a little stiff and hard to use. They are tight maybe they will get more louse with use.",2 "Fiskars 8-inch Pinking Shears (Softgrip) Holy Moly, these things cut like ""Butta"". I am new to sewing and WOW! It make cutting fabric so easy! Today, LMM, tomorrow, Martha Stewart!",4 "So much better than my old ones These are my first new pinking shears in years. I love them. The grips are comfortable to use and the blades are sharp.",4 "Not made for small hands... I find the grip is awkward and not made for small hands. I like the way it cuts but I think its meant for people with large hands, which I think is strange since woman would be using this product.",2 "Fiskars I'm not a person who can sew, but use these for other craft project. I guess you could say I am sewing impaired! Nice grip, and wonderful to work with. Arrived very quickly, and were just what I needed.",4 "Perfect gift for someone who sews Gave this as a birthday gift to a good friend who sews a lot. She was very pleased, especially knowing the Fiskars brand's record of quality, long-enduring products.",4 "Hard time cutting thread Two big disappointments. One, it is very hard to cut thread with these snips. Two, on Amazon it stated they were made in the USA. Once I got them, the package said made in China. Would not by them again.",2 "Save your money :( These don't actually cut anything, including thread. The blades do seem sharp but I believe the flaw lies in the poor quality plastic handles. There's barely any spring action becasue all of it relies on the plastic ""loop"" idea at the back. And the blades can't pass tightly together enough to create the kind of friction to cut something as thin as thread or fabric because there's absolutely no pivot screw or anything :( I'm surprise at Fiskars as usually they make quality scissors. My advise is to save your money on this and put it towards a metal pear of thread snips. Nothing beats metal for cutting things :) Gingher makes a lovely pair and Gingher is now owned by Fiskars.",0 "I love these! I'm not sure what the last reviewer was using these scissors for, but I have been using mine regularly for several years with no problems at all. They are well-made and very solid, and cut the cutest scallop. They are perfect for giving felt projects a nice edge. Like any good fabric scissors, you must ONLY use them for cutting fabric. Even cutting paper will have a negative effect on the sharpness of any scissor.",4 "Not worth it. I've had a pair of these scissors for 22 years. they consistently jam, and the screw connecting the metal pieces is full of gluon particles.If I had the time, I would buy a pair of scissors from any other manufacturer, it MUST be better than this.",0 "Pretty Disappointing The plate arrived as looking beautiful as I expected, and heavy, solid, etc. -- except for one major problem: it had a sticker attached that says it contains paint that has been proven to cause birth defects in children! Lead and cadmium were listed as ingredients. I had planned to use it as a snack/hors d'oeuvres tray for food, and now I can only use it for paper clips or office items. What a disappointment -- and had I ordered a total of four different plates that will all be just as useless. A caveat should have been posted online so the buyer would know the plates can't be used for serving food. This is my first Amazon complaint in MANY years of great results. :((",1 "wonderful tool This is just a great little beading snip. Small, very comfortable to use, and cuts easily and cleanly. Has the feel of a good quality tool.",4 "JUNK I bought 6 of these bottles from FindingKing as they are described as ""Acid Bottles"" They arrived very quickly and that was the only good thing about the order. None of the tops seal. . . not very safe for acid use. One of the tops had a square cut top to fit into a round hole. . NOTThe glass dippers were another story. One was so long the top would not even fit the bottle. The others were so short the bottle would have to be half full in order for the dipper to reach the liquid.I contacted FindingKing and was told to return for a full refund. Off to the Post Office and $10.20 shipping to return $13.98 worth of bottles. Now it cost me $3.78 to shop with FindingKing.I e-mailed customer service and they responded to now throw away the bottles and I would receive a full refund. Hummm the told me the day before I had to return the product.I contact customer service again and was told they needed to have a copy of my ship receipt. Did that and was told President of Company needed to sign refund check. . . .unless I wanted a refund via PayPal. That was 10 days ago still no return shipping refund.Save your money and find something else for ""Acid""",0 "OK but not as good as hoped this rotary blade was purchased to use on fabric as you would any pinking shears but it is not the same cut as scissors and not as sharp as I hoped. When I was cutting the fabric it was necessary to press down very hard in order to get a complete cut across and still each time there was a small area not cut. I will try another brand next time. I have cut with this blade but not washed the fabric so I'm not sure if the fabric will fray or not.Changing the blades was very easy, no problems with that.",1 "Works well. Used for decorative edges I use rotary blades for decorative cuts used in art quilts. I own both Fiskars and Olfa cutters, as well as several blades for each as I needed a variety of cuts of my artwork. All rotary cutters are used on quilt quality cotton fabrics.Both Fiskars and Olfa provide a high quality rotary cutter, but Olfa appears to require slightly less pressure to create a clean cut. I would attribute it to the sharpness of the blade and possible to the shape of the handle of the cutter itself.I re-sharpen my straight edge rotary blades, however with pinking blades you have to buy new ones as they become dull. A new sharp blade makes work easier!",3 "Must Have for Sewing and Baking I love these blades in the sewing room since cutting with actual pinking shears is slow and painful. These blades make it easy!I also use these blades in the kitchen when making pies. I clean up my rotary cutter to get all the sewing bits off and to sterilize it for use in the kitchen. Then, I use this wavy blade to cut my pie pastry for the classic lattice crust on my cherry pies. Lots of compliments for very little work.Great price on this versatile blade.",4 "love it! this does the job! but i warn you to be careful as i sliced my thumb open and it hurt like *ell!!! So please please be careful when using these items! and keep them away from children!",4 "Decorative edge blade I bought this blade to use in place of my pinking shears. I like a pinked edge on my packaging designs for my business. However, this is not a true pinking edge. It's more scalloped. It doesn't have the sharp peaks like the pinking edge. The edge of this blade are more shallow and rounded. I was disappointed.",2 "Works Great... and it perectly fits my older (from early 1990's!) Fiskars Rotary Cutter, 45mm. It was pretty easy to change the regular blade to this pinking blade because I followed the instructions on the original box that I had kept. The blade box also had illustrated directions on the back.",4 "The boss is using this on some of her quilting projects Works fine and she is very happy with it and..... ME! She is quilting me a civil War quilt that the shaped material helps add a Raggy look to",4 "Fast and easy...but cut edge isn't as nice as that from actual pinking shears I've had the same pinking shears for years. The shears make a very nice crisp zigzag edge--great for both appearance and also for fray-control. The only problem? They don't cut very fast, or easily for that matter, and I always end up with hand cramps if I have much to cut. Recently, I had to cut hundreds of 9"" long pennants out of various vintage fabrics. The pennants were then strung on cording to create long stretches of hand-crafted banners and placed throughout the lawns for an outdoor wedding. No way was I going to be able to do that many pennants with regular pinking shears. I've always been happy with my straight-edge rotary cutter; so I ordered the pinking blade. While it definitely made the job of cutting out hundreds of pennants MUCH easier, I was disappointed with the finished edge. The sawtooth on the rotary blade doesn't make the same crisply pointed zigzag edge as the pinking shears do.",2 "great product love this rotary blade please start carrying different styles.would recommend this product to anyone great great great great great",4 "Cuts fabric, but not sharply I bought these so I could skip serging/zig zag-ing fabric edges on woven fabrics.Let's just say the fabric still frays in the wash because the points on the blade are rounded instead of a sharp point. That leaves the fabric rounded also,k which in turn allows fraying the wash.Shoot. I bought these over pinking shears because I read that pinking blades/shears dull quickly. I figured these would be cheaper to replace, but it looks like I will still have to shell out for pinking shears anyhow.I still use them in hopes that it will equal less fraying.",2 "quick & easy I was unable to get this blade at my locale fabric store but got it with Amazon. Delivery was fast and the product makes the job go quick. The blade is sharp and doesn't pull your material. Love it & recommend it.",4 "sharp at first I was so pleased with the blade for the first pattern, but. the second pattern it became harder to cut through cotton flannel.I know they can't remain sharp for ever, but this is ridiculous.",2 "haven't used this yet i haven't used this yet, but it is just what i was looking for and could not find out in the marketplace",3 "great blade I use this blade for card making and scrapbooking. It is great for adding a different edge on your card or for a different border when scrapbooking! Highly recommend if you are looking for a new blade!",3 "Just what I wanted - right here on Amazon Love these Fiskar blades. These are great blades for making decorative edges on art2mail items.",4 "tiny but good craftsmanship The gears are miniscule but have been machined well. If you genuinely want to work on a watch or clock - this is your item, but if you're looking for steam-punk gears you will be very disappointed.",2 "Nice For the Price I do miniatures in one-inch scale and these tweezers seem to be just the thing. I am particularly interested in the locking tweezers. The packaging was awful. I had to rip the cheap plastic case apart to get the tweezers out and it got tossed. The tweezers are not the highest quality, but for this price, they are a bargain and they'll last a good little while. If they last a year, I'll be more than pleased.Delivery was prompt with no troubles at all. I might not buy this particular set again, but I'd recommend it to someone who wants to explore the different kinds of tweezers before making a purchase of a more expensive, higher-quality pair of a specific kind.Overall, Happy with the purchase.",3 "Great for everything except surgery! I don't know how i lived before i had this collection of tweezers. Excellent for removing fish hooks, from fish or from one's foot (ouch!). You can gather all those nits from your loved ones' hair, or pluck out ear or nose hairs from your spouse when she's sleeping. There are specialized tips for squeezing carpenter ants and for getting the dust bunnies out of the computer keyboard. Gosh, it seems like they're good for just about everything. Just be sure to flame-sanitize after probing in certain places. Also, you should probably get a separate set of sturdy tools for serious surgical procedures.",4 "I recomend that I think that those tweezers are very useful. I work with little electronics components , and they are very handy to pick things or to plug little components on breadboards. so I recomend that.",4 "Decent value for a low-quality product Tweezers are always difficult to find when you really need them. So I purchased this set to have some extras around. The price was great, but the quality of these tweezers are 2nd rate. Tweezers should be 100% rust-proof stainless steel. These are NOT. Though some of them are, there are a couple that are made from an alloy that is not rust-proof. One set began showing rust the first week after I received them. They are a jeweler's set, but they can't be used in sterile situations such as removing splinters and such. I was expecting tweezers that could be used for a variety of purposes. If that is what you are looking for, perhaps you should look at other sets and maybe spend more and guarantee you will receive 100% sterile Stainless-Steel tweezers.",2 "Decent, but definitely not great. When I received this mat, it seems like it had been kept in a dirty spot in Amazon's warehouse, so it is a bit stained, even after washing it off. Fiskars really should have wrapped this product in plastic. The sticker label on this item was near impossible to remove. I had to break out the Goo-Gone and putty knife and work at it for a long time before I was able to get it off. I'm also a bit disappointed in the thickness of the mat. I was expecting it to be thicker since it is such a large size (which would help make it less flimsy). The odor that the other reviewer spoke of is also present in mine. It's a pretty strong rubbery smell, so I wouldn't suggest keeping this in your bedrooom if that's where you work. Aside from that, though, it gets the job done. If you need a cutting mat, this one is big and great for large workspaces.",2 "Maybe if it cost $9.99 ... I like the very large size, and I like having the ability to fold the mat, but to do it over again I would not purchase this item.First of all it stains very easily and gets marked up more than I would have expected. Secondly, the mat has an odd odor about it (from the time I first received it) that I have not been able to wash out.The stress point, where it folds, appears to be separating allowing the opportunity for food matter to get stuck in the area.If it weren't so large and heavy I would have returned this mat. I expected more quality from a Fiskars item.",2 "Love the SIZE! I just started drawing, and as I have a severe illness, cannot do large projects and these are the perfect size.Two things I love about these pads. The spiral is at the top which makes it easier for me to draw, and, the top of each page is preforated so you can tear out the drawings and frame them or whatever. Love that!No odors, smells, or off-gassing for those with chemcical sensitivities.",4 "Replacement pad for compact folio Bought for the compact sketch portable folio. It's just as tight as the original pad in the folio but at least close to the same size. Product itself it fine.",3 "Schmetz Needles These needles are perfect for any machine, I have a Phaff and I have 2 Brother machines and they work excellent on all machines.",4 "Good News/Bad News about Euro-Pro Serger I have a Euro-Pro Shark Serger, model # 101-548. It has the ability to do a beautiful rolled hem as well as 2-, 3- or 4- thread safety stiches. That's the good news. The bad news it the plastic door that covers the threading paths for the upper and lower looper threads is very fragile. To get it open, you must gently pull in down and sideways to the right. I broke a small plastic tab on the lower right edge of the door. Without it, the machine jams every time I use it. Here's another piece of bad news. The Euro-Pro website doesn't have the serger model 101-548 in its list of products. So I can't get any information on repairing my machine from the company.Therefore, I would recommend caution and gentleness when using this kind of serger.",3 "Like a 25 cent prize from a gumball machine I need to let people know a few things about this item that are not in the description.(1) It does not have ""big lenses."" The lenses are not quite 7/8"" in diameter.(2) The lenses are apparently plastic or acrylic.(3) Each lens has the same magnification (perhaps 5X).(4) Method for use. To get 10X magnification, you put two lenses together and look through both simultaneously. Since diopters are additive, you get twice the magnification. To get 15X, you look through all three lenses. But, putting these three lenses in series makes for a very cloudy image, even after carefully cleaning them.These points should have been stated. When I bought it, I thought each lens had a different magnification (5, 10, and 15). Glass would have been clear.",0 "Super Loupe The coin/stamp/baseball card collector in the family needed a loupe and this one fit the bill. He carries it around and uses it at least once a day! Once in a while, I find the perfect gift - this is it!!",4 "sharp Nice, sharp and well made. There are tiny serrations on the blades; this may not be what you want, though for cutting thread it is fine.",3 "Precise and extra sharp Does a fine job. Durable and properly sized. The micro serrations leave no tails. My wife uses them for fabric as well",4 "ideal size of trim scissors exactly what i need for my leather threads, they don't take up much room which makes them handy to have.",4 "Off The Beaten Track Kershaw is definitely a major brand name in the knife industry, but they aren't known for making fly tying tools. When fly tiers go to replace a pair of worn out scissors, the Kershaw brand doesn't often pop into our minds. I almost found these Kershaw Skeeter I & II fly tying scissors by accident. Being a big fan of Kershaw knives dating back to the days when Dan Kershaw designed knives for Gerber and still made one-off custom blades on the side, I decided I probably couldn't lose by giving them a try at roughly $16 per pair ($14.95 and $16.95 respectively). Typically, a quality pair of fly tying scissors will cost between $20 and $40. So $16 was certainly easy enough on the wallet to try something different from a brand I trust.These Kershaw fly tying scissors are great! I replaced Dr. Slick Tungsten-carbide scissors I was very happy with for quite a few years with these scissors. They are a lot lighter, more comfortable, and make more precise cuts through a wider variety of materials than the Dr. Slick scissors ever did (6 years of professional fly tying). We'll see how long they last, but at this price they can last half as long as the long-lasting Dr. Slick Tungsten-carbides and still be a superior value.",4 "Best for crafts I know that these scissors weren't made for cutting floss for counted crossstitch, but these are the best. They stay sharp much longer than other scissors that are sold for crafts.",4 "Great little tool Nearly every time I make any sort of jewelry I have this item in my bag. It is tiny and does a wonderful job.",4 "Singer Bobbin Case Bobbin case arrived quickly and works great. I was having trouble getting the tread tension correct and the new bobbin case solved my problem.",4 "Not Like the Picture! The picture implies that you will be getting a variety of at least 4 different folders. While I received 6 folders, there are only 2 designs. They are nice, but it wasn't at all what I was expecting. In addition, the inside pockets are a little lower than normal and I worry papers will fall out.",1 "Disney Princess Royal Portfolio Folders LOVE the variety of princesses available as our twin girls both LOVE different princesses & so we needed folders with Aurora & then folders with Belle & then folders with Ariel & of course folders with Cinderella on them. So this variety pkg was PERFECT for our needs! Thank you for availability! Also really appreciate the wet resistant overlayer coating to them for durability!",4 "Best Shaver I've Ever Used!! First of all, I've have tried using battery-operated lint shavers and they are the worst!! As the battery power runs low, the rotation of the blades slows down and snags and pulls the lint on the clothes. Therefore, you have to replace the batteries and later on experience the same power problem again. I would never recommend any battery-operated shaver.As for this RazorTek Rechargeable shaver, I agree with the previous reviews that this is a terrible shaver. I was frustrated with it also. So why did I give it 5 stars?? It is a great shaver IF YOU REMOVE THE 3 SPEED H/M/L ADJUSTABLE CAP (this is the black plastic circular cap protecting the stainless steel cover)!!! This black cap PREVENTS you from achieving a close shave of your fabric and it will pull on the lint. You will have to press very hard onto the fabric to shave the lint with this black cap on.ONCE THIS BLACK CAP IS REMOVED, THUS EXPOSING THE STAINLESS STEEL COVER, YOU CAN A CLEAN AND EXCELLENT SHAVE!! The blades are closer to the steel cover and you will NOT have to press down on your fabric too much. Since it is a rechargeable, the speed of the rotation of the blades is always fast and never dies very quickly like batteries. NO SNAGGING OR PULLING. I have charged it only once and I haven't recharged since then. The lint chamber is of adequate size...it holds a lot unless you're too lazy to open and empty it. I have shaved several items (e.g. sweaters, socks, pants, etc.) before emptying the chamber and they look smooth and great. If you purchase this item, REMEMBER TO REMOVE THE BLACK ""ADJUSTABLE"" CAP!!",4 "Horrid!! I have purchased this and to my grave dissapointemnt this product does not work. The customer service is rude, sarcastic and not helpful. The most awful experience I have had while buying from these people.Beware and do not give them your money! Products doesnt work and returns are a hassle!!! The shaver works so slowly and badly that I wouldnt even try to return it anymore, it belongs in the trash, not here for sale",0 "This shaver is terrible. After half an hour of shaving a kids pair of sweat pants, you can barely tell the difference! This shaver is terrible! Don't buy it, you'll be sorry! Also, the vendor selling this doesn't have a very good return policy.",0 "Not bad... Not to shabby of a fabric shaver. As one other reviewer noted you need to slip off the cover and depth adjustable cap...it simply does not work with it in place.You also need to give the batteries a good 6 hours to charge. The shaver doesn't work with the power cord attached...that's only for charging the batteries.",2 "Poor quality First let me say that previous reviewers are correct that if you remove the height adjuster, the function of this product is pretty good. Its large head WOULD make this and attractive product for pilled bed sheets or sweat shirts, etc. I was impressed for the first ten minutes after a full charge - then the charge started to die. I thought maybe the battery needed some conditioning so accepted this, its in other reviews, besides I don't want to spend 2hrs shaving my clothes. Used it 2 more times, then it BROKE. I could hear something moving in the handle. For 13 bucks I figured I'd take it apart to see what was going on. What did I discover? the positive connection solder on the 500mah NiCad battery had broken. 500mah - to drive a motor. You'll never get more than 10-15min of use out of a junk battery like this, and the solder was so thin, I can't imagine this will hold up for any extended use.Look elsewhere.",0 "Great for a month Well, I thought I'd take a chance and try out this shaver. It worked fine for exactly 3 1/2 weeks before the internal battery died. Permenantly. It uses some no-name rechargable battery in the handle that is welded in so you can't even replace it.It's just junk. You're better off spending the extra dollar and going with one of the other brands.",0 "OK shaver Best fabric shaver I have found yet, but still not good enough. Its storage its too small, you have to take the black cover off so it works, otherwise its good for nothing. It also takes a long time shaving to get a really good result.",2 "5 stars with removal of cover This product is great once the cover is removed, I use the cover to store the clothes shaver. My sweaters look fantastic in time for fall! I recommend this to keep from wasting batteries. The charge stays a long time on this product too. I was able to get my entire wardrobe finished and there is still power in the clothes shaver.",4 "good shaver - weak battery The shaver works well if you take off the deep cap. But the battery doesn't last long at all, I would recommend a corded model.",0 "Works pretty good Much better than the battery operated kind. But you do have to take off the retractable guide to get any results. It then does a good job of shaving off the sweater fuzz.",2 "very practical I bought this for my sister to use and she is very happy with the practicallity and easy function of it.",3 "awful product Shaver worked great for the 5 minutes I played with it before plugging it in to fully charge. After the charge cycle was complete, the device won't even turn on. Worst $20 I've ever spent.",0 "Great! As others have said, REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER! This shaver works extremely well--removes the fuzz and doesn't create pulls. It's a little big, but that just means it covers more area faster. And the fact that it's rechargeable means never having to search for batteries when I'm trying to rush out of the house and need to take a quick swipe at my sweater.",4 "Garbage I received this razor and it does not work. It feels like a piece of junk and it is.",0 "Garbage! Absolute trash! I got it in the mail. Turned it on. And it worked for about two minutes- This was acceptable in my mind because who knows how long it had been since it was charged and a residual charge is never expected to last all that long. So that evening, before I went to bed, I plugged the device to charge for what ended up being about 10 hours. When the morning arrived, I turned it on, all was well, it started working and rather nicely at that. I was able to finish one side of the cuff on my jacket (3-4 minutes) and then it began to slow down and die. I laughed because I could have sworn it made a cartoony ""poot"" noise when it died. Needless to say and regardless of my brief amusement I was not happy.The next thing I tried was simply running it while plugged in. You'd think that a device such as this would run while plugged in, right? Wrong.Afterwards, I resolved to let it charge again and see if it just needed a longer charge (the manual is a 3-page accordion of ""totally useless"" by the by). After another 10 hours being charged, it worked just fine for about three minutes or so before it stopped.It just stopped.After having read the reseller's return info page (which they advise to read first before purchasing their product... Really guys? Read this page first that you've never see before or been directed to? Kudos on a horrible consumer experience) I've decided its not worth my time to even try and get my money back. It will actually cost me more money to try and get this whole situation resolved than to just throw this junk away.UGH.Simply put. Product not recommended. DON'T Purchase.",0 "It just doesn't work We had to return this product because it just didn't work at all. Sharper Image was prompt about the refund, but we were out the shipping (to and from!). It turned on and appeared to be working properly, but just wasn't powerful enough to depill a sweater. Avoid at all cost.",0 "great clothes shaver this clothes shaver is one of the best i've every used. fits you hand . its rechargeable, so you dont have to buy batteries.it works beautifully",4 "Great gift Great item, works great, sturdy and rechargeable to boot. Arrived in the mail extremely fast and made it before Xmas!! Great",4 "Dissapointed Leave it to the C@#$%&* TO F@#* up what used to be a very practical and innovative little gadget that was nice to own. What we can make in 3 parts, it takes them 25, 20 which are unnecessary. After the initial charging and dis-assembling some of the unnecessary parts, I was able to use it and it did do a decent job. The lint chamber is pretty small. I gave this product 2 stars. Not recommended for the impatient!",1 "SURPRISINGLY GREAT!!! First I thought that it wouldn't work for me but I anyways purchased it...and guess what....IT DID A GREAT JOB on my shirt which I could now use once more! THANKS SO MUCH..!!! Yes...Also great customer service. Thanks.....",4 "Waste of money I bought this shaver about a year ago. I have never been able to get it to work properly. I took it out again this season and tried to recharge it--it still does not work. Don't buy this product.",0 "Clothes shaver ""My sweater look fresh and new ready to wear for the upcoming season.""",4 "not bad you got to use them a certain way or they don't hold as well",3 "Sew-On Snaps Sew-on snaps are no longer available in our town so I was pleased to find them available thru Amazon. The snaps were exactly as presented.",4 "Horrible- do not purchase! I make chainmaille bracelets and am in need of a sizing mandrel. I had seen the EZ Bracelet sizer on other websites for less than half the cost of what I paid through FindingKing, and with horrible reviews. Nowhere in the description does this say it's the EZ Bracelet sizer, and with the much higher price I assumed it was what I was looking for. Nope, I was wrong, this is a piece of junk! It comes flat and you are supposed to tape it together. Completely flimsy and un-usable. I will be returning this item ASAP!!",0 "Great Product, very useful As a jewelry designer I often made my bracelets with out even measuring often getting them sized either to large or to small, with this product I really got the results I wanted and no guessing..awesome product if you need a good jewelry sizer.",4 "Great stuff - and not just for painting This medium has the heaviest body of any around - about as thick as mayonaisse. It works well when you start to lose the distinction between impasto and sculptural effects. Details stand up well in it and, although there's some shrinkage in drying, it shrinks less than other media. When used to modify the body of liquids, even inks, this gives great thickening power with just a little medium.It also works well as an adhesive for collage and the like, using just about any porous substrate and some nonporous ones. It's transparent when dry (thick layers can look milky, though) but white when wet, so you can see where it's going. The heavy body fills crevices in irregular surfaces, and its high viscosity means it soaks through less than anything else I've tried. If you've had disappointments with liquid glue bleeding into and discoloring delicate papers, give it a shot - after patch testing, of course. And, like all Golden acrylics, this archival material won't damage paper or other materials, is compatible with other acrylics, and washes up with water, as long as you get it before it dries.Great stuff, but goes fast.-- wiredweird",4 "Adorable I needed a tape measure that was easy to use, but at the same time, was unique and looked good. I stumbled across this one, and it is awesome. I love Lucille Ball, so it's perfect for me! The retraction is smooth, when you press the button both ways. Love it, love it!",4 "Wow, they like create colored lines on my walls every where. The other day I walked into my 3 yr old sons room. Noticed he had draw on his wall. The picture was of JFK at the last supper. These makers did the trick for him. He can now draw like Da'Vinci! (J/K). But they do work for writing on paper, walls, boards and anything else. They also cost allot cheaper at Dollar Store or Dollar General Store. Like about $3 instead of this price.",3 "good markers These are good markers. I used them for making buttons. many kids used these, or I should say abused these markers and they stood up.",4 "Perfect! These are the same awesome crayola makers that Iremember from when I was a little kid!! Way to keepon strong Crayola!!",4 "Good set of markers Good set of markers. I used them for adult coloring books. Not good for stained glass type coloring pages as the wetness of the markers makes the page curl.",3 "washable markers make sense I ordered these Crayola washable markers becuse first of all I trust the Crayola name. And it is nice to know the markers wash out of things not intended for art~",3 "shipping charges It's my own fault for not checking the shipping, but I thing almost $7.00 shipping is a bit much for a set of marker not even worth $3.00. Won't make the same mistake.",0 "Great value...Great Company! I bought this item recently but a part got broken during shipping. I don't know if it was my fault or the seller's but I couldn't achieve a response to my e-mails(the seller was TCp Global Corp NOT Logan). So I contacted logan directly through their website [...] and explained the situation. They responded immediately and are sending me the part at no cost to me!As for the product itself...I wish the squaring arm was longer and had a ruler on it but that feature doesn't come on this lower level model...This feature starts to appear on the next level up: The Framer's Edge, which is more than double the price...and thus, I am content without it!Great video tutorials! Simple but a good starting point.",3 "Great Product This product makes cutting mats a pleasure even when using 40"" stock, and with the optional glass cutter, solves the problem of adding a glass covering to the frame. Everything works just as advertised, and the included video tutorials are well done.The only addition I would have liked would have been a longer addition to the stop to keep the mat at right angle while cutting. This is really only a slight inconvenience when cutting glass.",3 "TCP Global poor choice of vendors I ordered a Logan 350-1 matt cutter from TCP Global but received a 301-1 matt cutter. Completely different model.My paper invoice list the model 350-1 and I was charged for a Model 350-1 but was sent the model 301-1.I tried calling TCP Global on the phone but after listening to horrible music for 40 minutes I gave up.Looking at the TCP Global web site I find they are a Paint supply Vendor and their catalog doesn't even list a logan model 350-1 but does have the 301-1. I suppose they figure it is OK to substitue my request with what every they happen to have in stock.Now I'm trying to contact them via Amazon email to efect a return and will have to start over again. It makes me furious that any company would consider my needs to be so trivial that wasting my time this way is justified. Now I'm going to be 2 weeks behind in my work and have to order from another amazon (phantom) vendor.",0 "Problems douane much trouble with paying tax for douane, needs a lot of time because the bill was missing and should be addet to the product.The product itself was ok.B. GrundmannAachenGermany",3 "Slow set... I absolutely did not like this product. I did give it two stars for the benefit of a doubt... But I had absolutely no luck. I mixed per the instructions (which weren't very good), and it set before I got it mixed (and I was using a jiffy mixer even). I've used alginate powders in the past and never had a problem before. This was just terrible.",1 "better than my tailor points I have owned these for about 9 years, I used them on my wedding dress and many tailored suits. I love how they grip and nothing slips out of being snipped. The blades are great. They are difficult to sharpen and need to be replaces every so often. Thanks, Iris (John's wife)",4 "The best EVER I have had a pair of OLFA 2"" trim scissors for at least 8 years now, they are still as sharp as the day I bought them. I use them on everything, and they are still sharp enough for fabric. They remain the best scissors in the house. I have Ghingers that don't hold a candle to these. If you don't lose them - you will use them for ever.",4 "Good scissors Great scissors but smaller than expected. Would buy a larger size if I had the choice. Seems that they will last a lifetime and I use them mainly for cutting plastic and 1"" rubber tubing, which is heavy work for scissors this size and they cope well.Vote up if you found this review helpful.",3 "OLFA 5 inch scissor This is a small workhorse. I use it constantly to cut mainly cardboard and it is sharp and well made. The handle needs some improvement to prevent your fingers from hurting after extended use.",3 "the strongest and sharpest scissors under the sun have owned one for more than 15 years - useful for anything and everything around the house - from cutting milk cartoons, cables, hard callus, cardboard, boxes, plastic containers or bottles, any kind of wildest project or idea can be done... i even wanted to prove nonsense of laptop's safety cable-guard-lock and they cut it with one tiny snap :)absolutely standout product - unbreakable quality.highly recommended",4 "Scissors My bindery lady is greatly pleased with the Scissors. She uses them every day. They came quickly and was in perfect condition. The price was right.",4 "OLFA scissors Use these scissors for literally everything. Best ones you can buy. I have 4 pairs now and not because they dull it is because when I need a pair I have the larger ones and smaller ones handy.",4 "Ornament stands The stands were of good quality and the order was delivered in a very timely manner. Upon receipt, I found they were too large for my intended use. The seller graciously allowed a return. I was totally satisfied and would do business again.",4 "Perfect for display This ornament display is perfect as a permanent home for items you want to showcase that are this particular size.",2 "Perfect for displaying hand made and 3D ornaments of various sizes. I was afraid the large size might be too big for smaller objects. Wire is flexible and can be formed to center object by making loop from semi-circle to oblong. Good quality and nice color. Will probably buy more based on very reasonable price.",4 "Ornament Display Stand For Objects Up To 8-1/2" Tall (Set Of 5) Ornament Display Stand For Objects Up To 8-1/2" Tall (Set Of 5) I like them to hang my angels on. Great value.",4 "Great for the holidays These were great for hanging over-sized ornaments on for the holidays. They did the trick & were very well priced.",4 "Ornament Stand Good product for displaying my wooden hand carved Santa ornaments. Product arrived on time and in good condition. I am happy with the purchase.",3 "Extremely pleased! Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for; does not distract from the ornaments; some display stands are ""too busy"". Very happy with the quality of the product. Appreciated the care that was taken in packaging, the prompt delivery and the awesome price. Can't go wrong with these stands!",4 "Standing Ovation These stands were perfect displays for my group's fundraising sale...and being a not-for-profit group with not a lot of extra funds to spend on the ""marketing side"" these fit our budget, too.Speedy Service. Thanks.I would suggest changing your title from9' (feet) to 9"" (inches) Tall",4 "This was for my 7 yr old granddaughter.... I bought her a beginner Sewing Machine and this was an additional book I thought was cute to get.......its alittle more advanced for her at this time, but will come in handy later on I am sure.......thx.",3 "Singer Sewing Reference Library This is one of a series of books for home sewing enthusists put out by the Singer Sewing machine company in the 1980's. I picked up a dozen of them at a library sale and I'm always looking for more. They were part of a subscription series. They are well illustrated with clean clear pictures and straightforward instructions. Whether one is an experienced sewer or an amateur just getting started, each one of these books is priceless. They include buttonholes, zippers, stitching, collars, how to read a pattern, how to set up a home sewing area, which thread to buy- just about everything anyone would need to become a competent home sewer. If you see one anywhere, buy it. Unfortunately, this particular one- ""Sewing for Children"", I already own. Always looking for more.",4 "Everything as promised I buy gold so I need a really good acid kit. The wooden box serves the purpose of holding the acids in a safe manner. Everything was hsipped on time and in excellent condition. No problems.",4 "works perfect The item came in super fast and it is in AMAZING QUALITY!! Awsome packaging 100% came in mail unharmed Highly recommended!!!",4 "Correction to a spur- of- the- moment negative review I've learned a valuable lesson today and that is to personally review your item, contact the seller before leaving negative feedback.Like I didn't. The gracious seller offered to send me or credit me for what I thought was included in the kit. Thank you so much.",4 "great alphabet cartridge the alphabets are really cute and versatile for all occasions. i used it for a 1st birthday party and plan to use it again for other projects like cards and scrapbook pages.",4 "Cricut Alphalicious This is a great cartridge. Very versatile and I have used it a number of times for my scrapbook layouts!",4 "Cute cartridge but never got used This is a really cute cartridge but I never used it. I hated the uppercase B as it is top heavy and I thought it looked strange. I think this is one that would be good for baby or kid projects though.",2 "circut cartridge gift daughter who is into scrap booking, The proble i had was getting the shipment. So be careful when oordering angel scraps outlet. it seems my first shipment got lost in the regular mail.",3 "missing numbers... this could be a great cartridge if it had the numbers 9 & 0....but they don't! how could they do that? And I needed it the first time I used it. How sad.",1 "Defective Arrived in original box, sealed. Product does not work. I tried two different sets of batteries that worked in other appliances. Scissors would not work.",0 "Best Crochet Hooks Even! I discovered these crochet hooks about 3 years ago. They are wonderful! I've been crocheting for about 37 years, and love doing it. But, one thing that was really irritating was how the hook seemed to get caught in the yarn very, very often. When I decided to try the Lion Brand hooks, I was totally amazed. They glide through the stitches with no hang-ups! That makes me able to finish my projects quicker and they are nicer, too. I would recommend just buying one if anyone is skeptical that these hooks can make a difference. But, I have a feeling that you'll be going back for the whole set.",4 "Lion Brand Yarn Crochet Hooks I love the Lions Brand crochet hooks as the yarn glides over the hooks when you crochet. In the past two years, I have tried to find these hooks on my travels to California as that is where I used to buy them. Well the Lions Brand hooks have disappeared form retail stores.So of course I was delighted to find them on Amazon and the price was so reasonable. I even bought the set of 3 larger hooks as I know I will need them one day.If you use the other brands of crochet hooks, you should try Lions Brand as they really glide so easily with the yarn and make crocheting go so much faster.My mother crocheted for YEARS and even had hooks form Japan and England, I have tried these and always return to my trusty Lions Brand hooks. Remember the price on Amazon with free shipping (meet qualifications) is the BEST!!",4 "Crochet hoods Very good quality and light weight for holding. Lion is brand is a good product. Quality is very good and will last forever.",4 "Nice! I thought these would be a plain looking plastic but they have a pearl finish. The smallest is really thin but you will not use big yarn with it anyways. These are really light and great for someone you has tension issues. They are flexible so you don't have to worry about getting in tight spots.",3 "Average hooks I bought these hooks on the advice of two favorable reviews. I can't see the reason they were rated so highly. There is nothing really wrong with them, but I don't think that they are worth the price.",2 "never received this. I ordered these because I had one Lion Brand hook that i loved and wanted this set. I don't know if the company didn't have it or what, they never offered a reason or an apology. I finally bought it at Michaels. I LOVE Lion Brand Hooks. They ARE Best.",0 "Gets the job done! This canvas is rough just like the description said. Perfect if that's the texture that you are looking for with the paintings or drawings. It will give you an entirely different look and feel that just a plain ol' flat type of canvas.",3 "Great deal on canvas! After searching for a bargain (in vain) at different art stores locally I found this awesome deal on standard 10ounce cotton. I've already saved what I would have spent on the 4 canvases I've stretched!",4 "good stuff! 10 ounce unprimed natural cotton duck 6 Yard Length by 72 inches width arrived quickly and the quality is as expected- which is great. A great product at a great price. thank you!",4 "good ink its ok not as good as ranger tim holttz much better. but ok. just not as bright as use to",2 "colored ink Purchased for a project and they did the job. I never used this product before and they were easy to use.",2 "Pinata Ink will stay on metal! The white is bright like white out but not thick. I haven't played with them enough yet but I did color a hot fix gem with the yellow and am happy so far.",2 "You get what you pay for. I just got my product in today and within the first minute I saw it I knew I was disappointed.It looked nothing like what they showed you in the picture, and the shoulders are actually glued in, witch reduces movement and the elbows and knees operate on springs not metal wires, so when you go to bend a leg or arm it will only spring back in a standing form, and under the base the label said ""made in China"". That should tell you something.If I'm going to pay for the charges and shipping & handling you'd think they would at least match there advertisement.",0 "Cute little guys, I ordered two. I take photos in a light box and tell stories with the photos. I wanted these two as subjects. I ordered them and they arrived by Priority mail within a few days. Good quality and excellent proportions. I am pleased with the product and the service. Now, where's my camera.",4 "Excellent multi-purpose material for projects I recently started using celluclay for various projects. I have done lots of paper mache projects and decided to give Celluclay a try. I am very pleased with it. It is kind of like a high quality paper mache with a very fine texture. Traditionally it is used to make masks but I have been using it for a whole host of other applications including as a covering over cardboard and foam. I put it over a cardboard sword and it created a very appealing Iron Age look. I put it over a foam castle and it created an excellent stone fortress look.You have a lot of control with this because you mix it with water to get any consistency you want from watery to oatmeal to clay like.Takes paint - It takes all kinds of paint very well.Drying: It takes quite a while to dry and you will have to let it sit overnight, but I speed up the drying with a hair dryer. Also, once it is dry it forms a very hard shell that you can saw, file, drill and sand. Which means you can further refine your project.Summary: It is very versatile and should be in any crafts person's arsenal.",4 "Celluclay ...lumpy finish! I chose Celluclay over an aluminum foil ball armature to form the head of an art doll. The product was a little messy to use but nothing worse that I anticipated. It took 1 to 3 days for each layer to dry in my cold studio. When I kept the studio at a higher temperature, it dried more quickly. Most frustrating to me was the lumpiness of the finished product. Despite efforts to sand it smooth, both by hand and with an electric sander, the vast majority of lumps remained. To be fair, photos of produces on the packaging were also lumpy, so this is something the company is not hiding. When lumpiness is desired, as with simulated stone or rough hewn wood, I think it would be an excellent choice. The finished product is certainly hard and quite durable.Activa Celluclay Instant Papier Mache, 1-Pound, Bright White",2 "Didn't work out well at all. I bought this product because I have heard some good things about it's durability. Unfortunately, it did not turn out that way for me. It chips easily, and when I tried to sand it to smooth it out more chips kept coming off. A good drop and huge chunks came off. Maybe I did something wrong, not sure how since all I thought I needed to do was add water at the right ratio and make the project. I wouldn't be able to recommend this product to anyone. Maybe I can add it to some other paper mache mixture I make that might actually work.",1 "Okay product, not that easy to work with Depends on what you're using it for. Our hope was that it would be easy to use and dry to a hard smooth finish. It was a little messy and dried to a hard but not so smooth surface. May work for you, depending on what you need..",2 "Great in the classroom!! I purchased this product to use in my classroom - it worked wonderful!! I was impressed by my students ability to manipulate the medium into masks we were making. The product is easy to use, and hardens well. My students made masks which were about 1/2 - 1 inches think in some areas and took about 3 days to completely harden - after which they painted the masks (the hardened Celluclay took well to the Tempra paint we used). I do recomend using a wax or baking sheet under the wet Celluclay this way the product does not stick to anything. I also found it was best to tell my students to instead of pull and poke at the wet Celluclay they should almost ""pet"" the clay in order to manipulate it best - this helped to keep their hands less messy.",4 "Three-for-one, can't beat that Having three separate diameters is nice. Diameter determines the focal length and field of view. So depending on how close you hold the lens to the object determines how much of it will be seen at one time. Having a selection makes it more comfortable to view items depending on how much detail you need to see.",3 "Shiva paint sticks The Shiva paints sticks were the best price I've seen on the internet.This is not the first time I purchased this product thru Amamzon.",4 "More fun than I thought! I thought I would experiment with these and see if I liked them. It turned out I loved them, even more than I expected, so I can't recommend them highly enough!",4 "Shiva PaintStiks I ordered the paintstiks with the intent to use them for quilting art. They are fantastic - so easy to use, and they add great highlights to the fabric I use for quilting art",3 "Better than the new ones We've been using these for many years. I feel they are superior to the newer ones because you only need to replace the roll of paper with the adhesive on it. The newer ones have huge plastic cartridges that you must replace. You can find the refills very cheap if you look for a sale. I have never had mine jam or break or anything else, because there just isn't that much to go wrong.",4 "Pretty good blades I use a lot of blades in my line of work (printing / signage) and decided to try to save some money with this order. Honestly, these might be the sharpest and strongest blade I've used so far. Using exacto blades, I'm always breaking the points off and I'm lucky if I get 4-6 good cuts out of the blade before it's dull and starts leaving rough edges on the foam board I'm cutting. With these, I was able to get at least 8-10 cuts out of each blade before replacing. So, with these I'm getting more cuts per blade and I'm paying a lot less per blade. It's a win-win.",4 "Great Price Even with the shipping it was impossible for me to beat this price.My Take:1.MADE IN USA2.Cuts into the shiny side of packing tape far better than my x-acto blades3. Magnifying glass exam shows a more pronounced second hone than x-acto. I believe this finer edge may dull quicker but man is it sharper to start with. Cuts me real good too.3. Did I say CheapWould buy again if I live long enough to use up the first 100",4 "Techni Edge #11 Hobby Blades 100 Pack These blades are your standard #11 sized blades that fit into any hobby knife vise.In a side by side comparison with other brands there does not seem to be any outstanding differences. One thing to note is that they seem to lose their edge a bit quicker than X-acto's however; when you compare price point, it really can't be beat.",4 "Why get more expensive ones...? So many blades...They are all sharp, have used 6 already. Damn cheap!, brand is double the price for no reason.One complaint: they are not individually wrapped blades but wrapped as a whole in an anti-corrosion brown paper. Would like to have seen individually wrapped for piece of mind about rusting (they don't look like they will rust, but just for piece of mind) if you will not be using them fast. Mine will be used up long before that.",3 "Love this seller This is my second purchase from Techni Edge.I purchased the #11 hobby blades they are better than brand name.This seller is fast and packs the blades well.I use 100 blades per month and am pleased I have found Techni Edge!",4 "Um . . . they're Blades I hope I never come across a vendor who sells hobby-knife blades that deserve a complaint.This is such a simple product to manufacture and so cheap in bulk purchases that I couldn't justify buying ""Brand name"" blades. They cut and I haven't soaked them in brine so no rust yet.Save your money - buy these.",4 "The superior blade! I use these blades every day. I use them as part of my art process [...]and go through hundreds of blades a month, so as far as size 11 ""hobby"" sized blades go, you might as well refer to me as an expert! I promarily use these blades but have occasionally had to settle for exacto blades when I don't have time to order the techni edge ones. The tips of these ones, I've noticed, don't break as easily as the exacto brand and you just get that little bit of extra cutting out of them. There's nothing worse than when that very tip chips off of your blade! Especially if like me, you're using the blades for a fine amount of detail. These are the blades you want if you want a quality blade (and they're cheaper than exacto too so double bonus!)",4 "Very Nice Blades These are great blades. They are thin, sharp, strong, and made in the USA. What more can you ask for?",4 "Techni Edge #11 Hobby Blades A lot more durable and sharper than I thought they would, be especiallyfor the price.I recommend this product for any use.",3 "Just what I needed Thisproduct is just what I was looking for. I had been struggling with another brand and couldn't wait until the box was empty.",4 "Not as good as competition. If you only need moderately sharp blades, these should be good enough. That said, if you don't need really, really sharp blades, you probably aren't changing blades that often, therefore buying them in packs of 100 really isn't worth it.If you, like me, are obsessive about always having a perfectly sharp blade to get perfect cuts in paper or thin plastic, you should spend a few extra dollars and buy the excel bladesNo. 11 Blades Bulk, which in my experience, are much sharper.",1 "Blech I realized at the end of the day.. Stick to what you know. I normally buy Xacto blades for stenciling. I go thru blades fast so I figured buying this pack of 100 would save me some money... All it honestly has done is give me aggravation. I used this brand to cut thru .003 acetate paper, it would snag and tear along the sheet, it wasn't as sharp as I wanted. U could use it for a good 5 minutes before it craps out on u... I read the reviews before I bought them and I figured u guys would steer me I the right direction. Not this time. If u have to spend a little extra for better quality, then do it. Now I have 100 dull blades on hand, and no use for em",0 "Very poor I purchased these blades thinking they would be similar quality to other brands. I liked that they were made in USA. But the quality was terrible. Many of them didn't even have points on the blades, and the ones that did dulled or broke almost immediately. I'm a paper cut artist, so I spend a great deal of time working with these blades. I ended up returning these and sticking to excel.",0 "Good Product Item as described in online documentation. Product shipped quickly and was correct item ordered. Would purchase again, price is fair.",4 "Sharp, useful and inexpensive. What more can one say? Not a whole lot one can say about a pack of hobby blades but they seem to be of as high of quality as the name-brand ones that I've bought. They come packaged in bulk in a plastic protective case and fit without a problem in my X-Acto brand handles. The best feature of these blades is that they are sharp, but if they weren't they certainly wouldn't merit much of a flattering review. The second best feature is the price. Much, much more inexpensive than the name brand alternative and seem to be of the same quality. I'm very pleased with my purchase.",4 "Buy in bulk!! I've paid as much as $1.29 for one of these blades when purchased individually. And because of the cost, I've always tried to sharpen them to extent the life of the blade. No more!!! At this price, I can dispose of them without felling guilty about wasting money. They work very well and were not rusted. Shipping was super fast as well. A great buy for the price.",4 "Sharp! These blades fit my ancient Xacto blade holder, and are sharp. I really don't know what more to say about them - they work to cut things!",4 "Blades are blades like i said, blades are blades. there sharp and last a good amounts of perfect cuts. this is great bulk pack for the price. better to get a lot of the same for cheap than to get a little for a too high of a price.",4 "Great value I had been buying blades 5 at a time at the local arts & crafts store for about $6 a pack, but will never buy them that way again! So, these blades are cheap, but if the tip snaps off, you have 99 more!",3 "Great! Looking for a better replacement for the "Exacto" brand blades? You found it.I think, but I'm no expert that, these blades are made of a harder steel so they keep their edge longer and don't break as easily as the "exacto" brand blades. Came incredibly quickly too! If you need blades... This is your best bet. I use them all day long as I'm in the sign business.",4 "SHARP! Nice and sharpOnly use one time for each mat cut and these are perfect and econmicalExactly what I needed",4 "Exactly what I needed I am an Interior Design student in college and am always going through 10 of these a day! Pack was just what I needed!",4 "Muy sharpo! Very sharp but these do not seem to be as sharp as the last package of techni edge I used but are so much better than xacto which are useless for my needs",3 "They get the job done. I really wish these were sharper. I'm using them for paper crafts. I feel like the tip dulled out faster than my old Exacto blade. But, it's only a small set back and these are still a good value.",3 "Gets the Job Done Well they are certainly hobby blades...Blades are of good quality, very sharp, and worked for my purpose. The only thing I could say is that they are not cut as precisely as an Xacto blade (the cut is a bit sloppy and the metal feels a bit thinner), but considering the cost difference this is entirely negligible. I burn through blades pretty quick cutting and scraping plastic model molding so quantity and price are more important than quality.Honestly almost any hobby blade is going to dull long before the quality of the materials makes a big difference. I would certainly save the money and go with these.",3 "Great Blades I was very surprised, at half the price of X-Acto blades,these blades work as well. I shall continue buying them.",4 "Prompt and servicable The packet of blades was shipped promptly and was as represented. They don't seem to be as sharp as some I have used, or hold the edge as long, but my habit has always been to keep a fresh blade in the knife, so this was not a factor for me. I will reorder when my supply runs low.",4 "great blades,great price They did take a while to arrive with no tracking number but its a good deal. Note: if your buying these to make broad heads there is no line to snap the blade apart, you will have to use them as is or cut them with a rotary tool",4 "No reason not to get these I dug an old Xacto knife from when I was a kid for a project and quickly learned a dull blade creates a lot of problems. I am cutting Frisket paper and creating stencils for airbrushing. I found these and it made sense to get the 100 pack, for the price: even if they weren't as good, I could swap them out more often.I was pleasantly surprised to find that these are sharp as hell. I can't imagine name brand blades being much sharper. They last pretty decently, however I only use about the last 2mm of the blade to cut the paper. I've found that I have more control after using the blade for a little bit...right out of box they're almost too sharp to maneuver around details.Overall, I would highly recommend and will purchase these again if/when I run out.",4 "Techni Edge Review These blades were shipped to me before the date I was even expecting them, and they were in great condition when I got them. They are durable blades that cut great, and last through many cutting projects.",4 "Hobby blades 2 packages Very good quality, very fast response. thank you. Amazon is always friendly and easy to deal wIdl Tool International 100Pk #11 Hobby Blade Te01-111 Knife Bladesith.",4 "Not bad and Inexpensive I wanted them as a replacement for my xacto blades and they were not the same size. Before buying make sure you order the right size of blades you require. Overall the blades are sharp and plenty of them. Not a bad product at all.",3 "Quality blades for less The blades are made in the USA, will keep their point and stay sharp longer that the ""name brand"" ones that are now made in China. The cheap price had me wondering if they were going to be poor quality, just the opposite, they are better than the X-Acto brand blades for 1/3 the price.",4 "Great Value for the Price - Hobby Knife Blades Great value for very hard to find hobby knife blades. Will definately look to this seller for my future hobby needs.",4 "Fast-2-Fuse Product is good, about what I expected. Think it's a little on the pricey side. Wish the manufacturer would offer larger quantity packages with a break in the price to the consumer. Also wish they would get their product into a universal store like Wal-Mart so I wouldn't have to pay postage in addition to the cost of the product.",3 "great adhesive. I really like these adhesive tabs. They are simple to apply and you can reposition your item usually once.",4 "Pretty good, not great Dispenser works pretty well once you get the hang of it. Needs a light touch - no pressure or it will jam. Sometimes it sticks anyway. But competing products aren't any better. Have tried many... Keep coming back to this.",3 "My favorite adhesive This is my favorite adhesive. I use it for scrapbooking. The dispenser is very easy to use, and the tabs stick very well. It also doesn't ruin pictures if I have to re-position or remove them, which is important.",4 "Waste of Money! I am really disappointed with this product. It doesn't come out of the dispenser very well and the pictures I placed on the page fell off soon after I applied them. Do not waste your money!",0 "Not worth the money The tools are very poorly made. The heads on the hammers are loose. The avil has a nick on the side. The clamp doesn't close completely. These tools are junk. Not worth even half the purchase price. Unfortunately, I will not be returning them due to the cost of return shipping and not having all the required paperwork. Very disappointed.",0 "Great jewelry making supplies, nice quality products! I was quite pleased with this set of jewelry making supplies.The quality of the pieces is very good, not ""cheap"" plastic stuff.I recommend this product and seller.Barbara, Owner, Enchanted Mirror Store.Custom Stevie Nicks style clothing, jewelry and accessories.[...]",4 "Craft Lathe Shipping was great.Using for painting ormaments and Glass.Changed out the screw head on the adjustment, and it worked just fine.The right tools make the job a lot easier",4 "Craft Lathe is a very cost-efficient product for crafters This craft lathe is a cost efficient way to work on small projects to get even lines all the way around. Most lathes I've seen are considerably more expensive. When working occasionly on the smaller, odd-shaped projects I don't care to spend over $100 on a lathe for a finished product worth $5, $10, or so---unless I'm mass-producing (which I don't do) Thanks for giving crafters a less-expensive option.",4 "It's OK The lathe works well and is very helpful in some situations. It holds rounded objects steadily as you rotate them to work around the sides. However, I was disappointed when I received the lathe in the mail and found out it was made of plastic. Although it is sturdy, the description did not mention it was simulated wood, which looks real in the picture. I also wish there was a holder on one end of the lathe to stand the egg/ornament when working on the top and the bottom portions of it.",2 "okay its not something i'm jumping up and down over. after trying it out there are drawbacks. you are limited to how much area you can paint on at the ends. since you can't paint all of egg at once, what's the difference in just holding the egg and painting half. then when one half dries, paint the other half??",2 "Satisfied Customer The craft lathe is just what I was looking for & at a price I felt was reasonable. It arrived in a timely manner.",4 "Awesome lathe This lathe works so well, I wish I had bought it sooner. The benefits are great and the ease of painting the work once it's loaded is wonderful.",4 "Love it! I was so excited to find this. It has made a tremendous difference in my pysanky skills.",4 "hobby craft lathe excellent product. great for craft project. Does the job for decorating Easter eggs and Christmas balls.",4 "one of a kind I love craft lathe is perfect for my decorating on any wood, plastic, eggs, very excellent for my oil/acrylic paint job",4 "Works well The lathe worked well for the pysaki eggs that I did. I found that I could free up both hands by clamping it to the edge of the table",3 "Less than reliable The idea is great BUT the plastic is undesirable. It is not very accurate due to the non-rigid materialThat it is made from. This needs to be wood! I would recommend paying a little more and having aSteady, reliable, durable apparatus.",2 "Hopeful this will save time. I haven't used this yet, but I hope it will save time and help with painting straight lines around round objects.",3 "Great Pair of Scissors to Carry with You I bought these scissors to carry in my handbag so that I would always have a pair of scissors with me. I do a lot of knitting and other creative things, and having scissors with me is something that's very handy. These are great to carry around in your bag or knitting bag because they have a cover that snaps on over the blades and keeps you and your bag, knitting and anything else they're near safe.The blades are covered in titanium, which is harder than steel, and lets them keep their sharpness longer.The finger holes are big enough that it's not difficult getting your fingers through them. Because both finger holes are the same, there's no right or wrong way to pick them up. Whichever way you happen to grab them, they're ready to go. They're also covered with a rubbery material that gives you a firm grip without slipping and sliding around. You always have control.In addition to that, the whole design of the scissors is pleasing. I bought the blue ones, but there are several different colors available, including pink and (I think I remember) lime green.",4 "drawing table The table has a nice large surface which is nice. However one side of it was damaged in shipping. I used it for the bottom. The folding aspect of the table is great and really easy to use. It adjusted perfectly to fit our daughter. Overall really nice product.",3 "Difficult to put together. The desk comes in two pieces the frame and the table top. There are no pre-drilled holes for the table top so putting the desk together requires making measurements on the table top, and then trying to set the frame up so that it is relatively easy to connect to the table. The table top is made of particle board and the paint or enamel coating is pretty easily scuffed or cracked. folding the table to put it away may require adjusting the height of the frame so that the desk folds ""neatly."" I'm not sure that I would recommend this desk for anyone who wants to do serious drafting work on it, but for the price its a decent sized desk which with some effort can be folded out of the way.",2 "Drawing table good value for money This is a good drawing table, solidly built, and price-competitive as well. The only nit I would pick would be the terrible instruction sheet, which implies that screws are placed near the edge when they should be centered. This caused one of the screws to crack the top veneer slightly, fortunately repairable with white glue, but it was very distressing to see that at the time. A single extra sentence in the instructions (""Position the screw in the center of the edge"") would have saved a lot of grief. The picture implies that the screws go near the edge, which is the wrong thing to do.Once put together, no thanks to the instructions, it is an excellent table, fully adjustable and very functional.",3 "Great Canvases! A friend of mine loves to paint so I always get her art supplies for gift giving occasions. The ones from Winsor Newton tend to be good quality. These wrap around canvases allow the artist to choose whether or not to paint the edges or leave them blank. Gives the artist a little more control over the end product.",4 "Swiss Blades Not impressed. Some came with no teeth at all and some don't last well at all and I have been piercing for 3 years",2 "Misleading description.... The description makes it appear that you will receive 54 different colored pencils. What you actually receieve is 9 sets of 6 colored pencils all the same. It is definitely a misleading description and had I known, I would not have purchased it!",1 "Crayola Quality This is good for either classroom use or for someone who uses color pencils and goes through the basic colors frequently, like I do.Its not 54 different colors, its 6 each of 9 different colors.It comes with a plastic holding tray, which if several are purchased can be stacked.Overall I think its a good value.",4 "Misleading The item descripiton is very misleading. They want you to think you get 54 different colored pencils but what you really get is just one set of colors in 9 groups. Had I know this I would of never ordered. Way over priced for what you get. The packaging is very cheap and won't be any good to store the pencils in. Save your money go to Wal-Mart and buy there you get more colors at a much lower price!!!!",0 "Misleading I agree with other reviewers - this product is misleading. It should make it clear that there are duplicates of colors and not 54 DIFFERENT colors! This would only be good in a classroom, school or as a gift for multiple kids. No one kid wants many of the same color.",0 "Crayola....they're the best! Mom is an Alz. patient and was an avid quilter. As she is no longer able to enjoy this particular hobby, shenow can 'design' new quilts with her Crayola pencils and special coloring books for grown-ups. I've usedother brands in various art projects...Crayola is always the best choice. Many are less expensive, but thisbrand is best...and for crayons, too. I thought I was getting 54 colors...but instead I rec'd (6) sets of (9) colors.",3 "Wouldn't have purchased this The details on the box are too small to read on this but you're actually getting 9 sets of 6 different colors. I should've read the comments before purchasing.",2 "Thank you Great package - Just what I wanted. Love that it comes in two layers - that much easier to find the colors you want!",4 "Crayola 54 count colored pencil set This will be a stocking stuffer for my grandchildren for Christmas as they love to color and are learning to share so I bought just 1 for them to share.",4 "Not misleading It was clear to me in the description that the package contains six sets of nine colors - not 54 different colors. I am a teacher and I need to replace colored pencils each year. My students use red, blue, green and yellow the most. Over the years, I've amassed extra brown, black and white. I am frustrated that Crayola no longer makes ""custom boxes"" and you can't order just single colors (although you can get custom crayon boxes). I have to buy sets, and inevitably, I end up with even more browns, blacks, and whites. The Trayola set is the best way I've found to buy the colors I need more efficiently. I don't appreciate how it is priced higher: $25 list price for 54 pencils compared to $13 list price for a 50-pencil full spectrum set. [Amazon, as of Austust 2012, sells these sets for abvout $10 and $8, respectively.] If someone at Crayola is reading this by chance, please make it possible to special order single colors.",3 "crayola Our niece is becoming an artist and these crayola pencils were perfect for her. She drew dresses, then designed with her color pencils. It is taking her art to a new level.",4 "AMAZING AMAZON I have a 16yo son that asked for colored pencils for school. They have lots of mathematical drawing to do w/ graphing and he needed 'basic' colored pencils. He also does some drawing on his own, characters, cartoons. What better way than to expand on the 'basic set' to help encourage his creative side. After reviewing prices and brands in our area I checked Amazon and found this great set on sale at about half what I would pay in our area. And this was not a 'basic set'. 54 Pencils, not just basic colors, but shades of many colors. They came in a sturdy plastic tray, and arrived when they said they would, packaged with other order items, everything came on time. I also had Amazon Gift Cards so these ended up free. The sale price helped stretch the gift card value. These are an excellent value for the price, number and amount of colors in this set. I couldn't beat this in any store. Very happy.",4 "Mini-craft Iron The size of the iron is great! It fits in the palm of your hand. And it gets hot! The only thing I don't like is that it plugs into the left hand side of the iron, which makes it awkward to use.",3 "A Mini Iron At first glance this little crafting iron is comical in appearance and seems to be the tool of someone with elfen hands.Mrs. Spudman is a quilter and bought this to press down seams on piecework before assembling her quilts.What's nice is that she is using a device powered with 15 watts and not the 1800 watts of her large iron.So far this miniscule quilting aid is performing as expected and is perfect for the small pieces of fabric used by quilters. The cord sometimes gets in the way, but that's not surprising considering the slightness of the iron itself. For stubborn wrinkles, use a spray bottle to wet the fabric first.Crafters may find this little iron to be just what the doctor ordered. It might even come in handy for small touchups of a collar or cuff. Before purchasing this MINI iron, be aware of its limitations of size and power.",3 "Mini Craft Iron I find that the cord positioned on the left side makes the iron awkward to use. For a right-handed person using the iron backwards is easier. The cord though needed for the amount of current is like having a cricket on the end of a chain often keeping the iron from easily sitting flat. I will continue to use my larger iron.",0 "Don't expect much outta such a small iron ! I have no complaints with my little craft iron. Most of the reviewers on here seem like they expected this iron to perform like a household iron that you'd use for daily ironing. This is a CRAFTING IRON ! It's meant to smooth out those minor wrinkles in fabric, hold hems and folds, or stick on your Iron-on patches. It does just that for me at least. I'm able to easily iron out wrinkled creases in my folded pieces of fabric and iron down my folds/hems. I do agree with those who say the placement of the plug is a big awkward. The iron tends to tip over when standing bcuz of the plug throwing it off balance. Overall I'd say this is a great mini iron to have and I bet you can take this with you on travels for light ironing to iron out wrinkles from the suitcase packing. Other than that if you're doing major ironing just stick with your household iron. But if you're just ironing out light wrinkles for quilt squares or what not this iron works fine.",4 "Lukewarm, could be a kids iron! What is the use? I ended up getting one of these, with a mini ironing board at a yardsale, and the novelty was the catch! Thinking I could use it while at work during the slow periods when I can do my crafts, I tried it the other night... boy, what a waste, I'm glad I didn't pay much for it, probably about $2 for both items if that. (It was part of a lot of items bought for one price that day.)I was trying to iron damp fabric, to dry it, and get the wrinkles out. Not only was it not hot enough to dry the fabric, it did not get the wrinkles out either. Thinking it was maybe holding too much moisture with the mini fabric covered ironing board, I used the hard surface of the bathroom counter, this was actually worse, as the counter sucked all the heat away, leaving the fabric just as damp, compared to less damp on the board!You can touch the bottom without getting a serious burn, though it does feel hot, I was unable to get anywhere with it, and put it away, so I could get some real ironing done at home with my Rowenta Surfline Titan Plus that is a wonderful iron! Another steal, at $2.99 at a thrift store!If you have a little girl who wants to learn to iron, and learn about hot irons, this will do the job! Hot enough to frighten a child, but that is about it.",1 "A waste of money I bought this mini iron to use on ribbons for greeting card crafting. These are the problems I have with it:-The cord is only 56"" long and the enclosed directions forbid the use of an extension cord.-The directions also state that this product should be used with an ironing board. One of the reasons I bought this mini iron was to avoid having to set up the ironing board. I ignored this particular instruction, and used a cloth napkin on a wooden table as my 'ironing board'--a low wooden table, since the iron's cord is so short.-Even though I let the mini iron heat up for several minutes, it didn't perform efficiently. My ribbon still had wrinkles after I finished ironing it. There is no light that goes on when the iron is hot enough, and nothing in the enclosed directions states how long it takes for the iron to heat up to its working temperature. I would have thought that five minutes should have been more than enough time for this mini iron to reach maximum temperature.My advice to potential buyers: don't waste your money on this mini crafting iron.",1 "Safety issue: Lead in the cord What the description does not tell you, and what you don't find out until you destroy the clamshell packaging to get the iron out (thus eliminating any chance of returning the item!) is this paragraph in the iron's Safety Precautions:CAUTION -- PROP 56 WARNING: Handling the coated electrical wires of this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause Cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.Another problem with this iron: the plate has imperfections. There are extra bits of teflon-like stuff on the surface of the plate, meaning that it is not flat like it should be.",0 "Great quilting product Got this for my mom to help her with her quilting. Great for ironing small parts of fabric, heats up quickly and very easy to use.",4 "Does the job....barely. This little iron is does an ok job for what I was looking for - something small to press seams while sewing. It does fine for that, but certainly wouldn't work at getting out any kind of wrinkles.",1 "Don't waste your hard earned money I do a lot of crafting involving fabric and thought this would be perfect. When it arrived I read all the instructions and became a bit concerned at the use guidelines that suggested it would get very hot And theres no on or off button! Ok, was just prepared to follow guidelines and be gentle with this supposedly hot iron. What happened was the exact opposite! It barely warms up at all! I tried several different fabrics and it barely makes a crease. What a waste. Will look at Walmart for what I need!",0 "Eh Iron does not heat up hot enough to really iron anything! thought it would be a better product and had plan to take it in bag to sewing class",0 "bad i did not want a toy this dose not get hot . ineed a smal iron at my sewing machine",0 "Dude. This thing bums me out every goddang time. Three stars because it's adorable, as all diminutive objects are. Also three stars because even though the cord comes out EVERY GODDANG TIME I USE IT, it still works even though it's now rattling from whatever s*** that has broken off inside the unit due to IT FALLING OFF THE IRONING BOARD ONTO THE FLOOR EVERY GODDANG TIME I USE IT. Three stars because, God bless her, the old biddy still heats up and does the job of ironing my doll clothes, even with said broken plastic s*** rattling around inside her. You see, the plug is intended for regular, human sized appliances, which this of course is not. The plug therefore prevents the iron from even standing up straight.If you are of ascetic ilk, and your quality of life/sanity does not matter much as long as your miniature s*** gets ironed, this perfunctorily fabricated appliance might suit your needs. Good for you. Take the kids to KenTacoHut with the money you would have spent on a well designed miniature iron. If not, do yourself a favor and get theRowenta DA1560 Classic Compact Steam Iron with 300 Hole Stainless Steel Soleplate 1000 Watt, Purple, which is about 2.5 times bigger but won't drive you to drink/start a house fire/burn your feet and/or innocent loyal pets, as this one will, when it FALLS OFF THE IRONING BOARD EVERY GODDANG TIME YOU USE IT.",2 "Too cool Even heating the bottom of this thing up a bit more with a small torch couldn't hardly make it sustain enough heat to use the iron on denim patch I had.",1 "Cord Won't Stay Attached! :-( The cord comes out frequently. It's frustrating to be pressing my quilt pieces and have the iron cold without power. I won't buy another one of these. It's a cute size and light to carry, but there are better, less frustrating options on the market than this craft iron.",0 "Barely heats up, for starters This iron is barely lukewarm, so it is basically useless. Plus, it's dangerous, since you can't stand it up while at rest, and it gets warm enough that it might be able to burn a paper surface. Very bad design, and not worth returning for the $7 you paid.",0 "Not so much I didn't like this little craft iron. I wanted it to remove wrinkles and open seams on extremely small pieces. But it never seemed to get hot enough for this purpose, despite using a spray bottle to dampen the fabric. (And no, I wasn't saturating the fabric, just lightly misting, like I used to do in the days before a steam iron.) The cord was clumsy, I thought it was because the cord was stiff, but perhaps it was the positioning. I used an ironing mat, which was ridiculously expensive but adequate. I think next I will try the smallest travel iron I can find and a sleeve board.",1 "Pay Back It's about time the right handed crafters of the world experienced a taste of what the millions of left handed creative people have had to endure all our lives. I am buying this little darling for myself and all my left handed friends. Pres. Obama, this one is for you too.",4 "This is so beautiful finished! My daughter-in-law did this kit. It looks so beautiful that I am trying to find one myself to make.",4 "DECEPTIVE PHOTO BUT KNIVES ARE OK READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY, THIS IS FOR THE KNIVES ONLY NO PAINT PALETTES INCLUDED. THESE WERE BOUGHT TO REPLACE A MUCH CHEAPER SET OF KNIVES THAT WERE EVERY BIT AS GOOD QUALITY BUT WE PAID THE EXTRA BECAUSE OF THE PLAETTES INCLUSION ILLUSION. WE WILL KEEP BUT ARE NOT THRILLED WITH THE DECEPTIVE PHOTO USED TO DISPLAY THE ITEM, WE ADMIT THAT WE SHOULD HAVE READ THE WHOLE PAGE MORE CAREFULLY BUT SINCE WE DIDNT HAVE A REVIEW TO GO FROM THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING AS PICTURED ITEMS. WE WONT MAKE THE MISTAKE AGAIN, ADVISE TO GET THE CHEAPER KNIVES THEY ARE OF GOOD QUALITY AND MUCH MORE REASONAL IN PRICING. OVER 20 DOLLARS DIFFERENCE",2 "Good These little screwdrivers work well. They are not as cheaply made as I thought they might be. We've used them a lot for many things.",4 "Fantastic! I have never been disappointed with Gingher scissors and the pinking shears are no exception. There are some occasions in sewing that pinking is necessary and these shears pink smoothly and precisely. I do recommend them.",4 "Not Ginger's Main line --made for Fiscars Very briefly, I ordered these from amazon.com. The photo shows the pinking shears in the usual gift tin. That is not what I received. I received a pair of scissors in a plastic box, examinations showed that the shears are not the same quality as the other Gingher scissors I have. Further examination showed that they were labeled as made for Fiskars. Apparently these are a cheaper version manufactured for sale by Fiscars (the cheap scissor company),Checking ginger.com show their pinking shears do still come in the gift tin (which I use as storage boxes to protect the scissors. I shall complain to amazon about this deceptive listing and return the shears.",0 "Not as advertised... The pinking shears as the photo illustrates, has the item with the standard Ginghem metal protective case for storage; however, the shears were sent in a plastic disposable, sheath - not as advertised. I have ordered MANY Ginghem cutting tools and never received an item in the packaging as sent out by this seller. Love Ginghem products, not happy with being mislead by the seller. Secondly, the timing of the shipment (order, delivery, shipment date) and the packing (manilla, bubble envelope) arrived damaged and torn. The thickness and durability of the outer envelope was not adequate to sustain the weight of the product for the distance, especially using USPS services.",1 "Scissors are bad I can't believe that Amazon is selling this kind of crap! If I did not know better, and then again maybe I don't, I could swear that someone put a used pair of Pinking Shears in the box because these things won't even cut muslin. It is very frustrating. If these had not been bought so early by my son for a birthday present for me, I would have sent them back. They are just awful.",0 "pinking shears shears arrived in great condition. i just wonder whether all shears remain a little stiff when using them. i applied the machine oil; however, i do not feel any difference. these shears are a gift for my handicapped daughter. my personal shears have also remained more tiring to use than regular fabric scissors. this comment is in no way a reflection on the seller; it is merely intended for the manufacturer--although not negative because i do not know whether shears are constructed in this manner.thank you,sylvia",3 "Gingher pinking shears I had some old pinking shears that would barely cut, so I went looking for some new ones. I have several pairs of regular Ginghers that I save for ""good"", and they cut like butter. These pinkers are much better than my old ones, but don't cut as well as I expected them to. They were packaged well, came with the tin box. No problems whatsoever with the transaction or shipping, or the scissors themselves. I guess pinking shears are just harder to use for older hands.",3 "Gingher G-7P 7-1/2-inch Pinking Shears Overall, I like the scissors. However, it seems there should be some way to cut through two thicknesses of cloth and still have the scissors work well and stay sharp. I will certainly consider carefully when purchasing another pair of pinking shears whether the extra cost of Gingher is worth the price.",3 "rar1953 These are the best pinking shears I have seen in a long time.I highly recommend. They are staying sharp and that's a plus.",4 "PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID! I have at least 5 pairs of Gingher sissors and was happy with them so I purchased Gingher pinking shears. They are 7 1/2"" pinking shears and the number is G-7P. They came in a nice faux, red velvet-lined, metal Gingher box and I paid a good price for them. I wanted the best quality I could get. I have kept these sissors in their container unless I was using them. I have found them very uncomfortable to use, very heavy and very difficult to use also. They do a very poor job cutting thin organdy or organza fabrics or any fabric, for that matter. I wrote to the company, because I have rarely used these sissors and felt something must be wrong with them. They company did not even answer my letter.I will never buy another pair of Gingher sissors and I am now searching for the best quality pinking shears I can find. I hope someone out there makes a pair that is as easy to use as my Mother's were and that they do not weigh a ""ton"" in the bargain. My sissors look just like the ones pictured on Amazon. Good Luck to All and Happy Sewing! Pauline Eikel",0 "gingher is still the best While reading many reviews concerning the weight and capacity for cutting through 2 thicknesses of cloth, I had anticipated a potential disappointment with Gingher. Not true at all!!! I also purchased the Mundial pinking shears at the same time, ratings said lighter, but definitely not sharper! I will keep both, but Gingher has once again shown itself as a superior product.",4 "Must-have in your sewing arsenal This is one of my must-haves in sewing. I must warn you that it is kind of heavy and not as smooth to cut with, not because it's not sharp, but it almost feels like it needs extra oil. If you're looking to start your sewing kit, I would highly recommend the featherweight Gingher shears to startGingher G-NS-2 8-Inch Featherweight Dressmaker's Shears",4 "too heavy and hard to use. I took a chance on this and order it based on the positive reviews and the price was not bad. Unfortunately for me they were too heavy and hard to use. I used it on cotton fabric and the teeth were getting stuck to the fabric and were only able to use it making small cuts which took a while to finish cutting up the fabric and the blades seemed dull while cutting.",2 "Sharp Very nice, very sharp, great quality scissors but I never realized they were made in Germany, Brazil and Mexico. Received fast.",4 "Gingher Pinking Shears - sheer quality! I bought these Gingher pinking shears for my wife and she is delighted. She showed them off at her quilting class and was the envy of many there. They are superbly engineered and can cut right to the tip, unlike a cheaper pair that she started out with.",4 "Great Buy! Absolutely beautiful scissors. Great weight, superior cutting ability, and way cheaper than they are in stores anywhere! If you need piking shears, these are the best for their price by far.",4 "Gift Bought these for my Mom, because her old ones needed sharpened and I couldn't find anyone who would. I didn't realize hers were from the 70's, so I just bought her a new pair. Love Gingher!!!",4 "Great Scissors Gingher still makes the best scissors. These shears cut very nicely and smoothly, and are made really well. Very pleased",4 "meets expectations I am very pleased with the Gingher pinking shears purchased from Amazon. I purchased another brand from a local store just because THEY were available immediately and I had a coupon. The Gingher ones are sooo much better.",4 "Very sharp I love the sizzors as they cut through heavy cloth very easily. I would recommend these sizzors especially to cut through denium.",4 "Great scissors, but heavy Bought theses because I have a pair of Gingher fabric shears and absolutely love them. When I got these, I was excited to see how they worked. So I pulled them out of the packaging and went to town. The first thing i noticed was the weight; they're quite heavy and as a result can fatigue your hand of you have a lot of pinking to do. Another warning flag that went up is that the scissors are a bit stiff. This was easily resolved by placing a small amount of mineral oil on the assembly point. Really like these shears for the quality but may still purchase a lighter pair to use for larger projects.",3 "Gingher pinking shears These gingher shears were purchased as a gift. They arrived in perfect condition, boxed and ready to wrap. I wouldn't hesitate to use Amazon as a source of products in the future.",4 "Perfect! In my opinion Gingher scissors are fabulous. These pinking shears are smooth cutting and easy to use. The Amazon price for these scissors was well below other places I checked out.",4 "just what I wanted These pinking shears were just what I wanted they are good quality and seller shipped quickly....",4 "Love them! It is definitively a must have for someone who likes to sew with nice finishes. Bought a pair for me back in May and I am ordering one for my mother in law Christmas gift. Once again, thanks Amazon!",4 "Pinking Shears These are great for fabrics that fray. Gingher is the top of the line for sewing.",4 "Great Buy This was much less expensive than I found elsewhere and it is a really good one.",4 "PINKING SHEARS The Gingher pinking shears were purchased as a gift for my granddaughter. As far as I know she is very happy with them. They are high-quality scissors and worth the price!",4 "Great person to do business with.. Product was as described, quick delivery.Would do business with again in the future!!Thanks.",4 "the item does not work and is defective The gingher pinking shear is not complete. the top quarter is missing and the shears will not open. I have written the company and have no reply.... This is not a company that is fit to be in business.. Dave Harris",0 "An Absolute Must-Have for Anyone Who Sews My old Wiss pinking shears have lived a useful life, but are no longer sharp and no one sharpens scissors any more. I decided to treat my self to a pair of Ginghers because I've always known the company makes a quality product, but haven't been able to afford them until recently. What a treat! These scissors cut through fabric with no effort and are a wonderful tool for anyone who sews. Further, Gingher will sharpen them, when necessary and guarantees them for life. I was fortunate enough to purchase my Ginghers from an Amazon partner at an unbelievable price. I've also noticed that one can sometimes get a bargain from several on-line auction sites, but if you need pinking shears and can't or don't want to fool around with an auction, these are definitely worth paying full price for.",4 "Cuts like a dream, but way too heavy Gingher shears are known for their superb ability to cut through fabric and these pinking shears do not disappoint. They glide through tulle, cotton, felt and any other fabric with ease. The cost, however, is the strain on your hand due to their weight. The handles are not well-shaped for long-duration use - they wear grooves into my right hand after just a few minutes of use. The balance results in clean edges, but the shears are *not* ergonomically designed. For me to continuing using them, I'll need to purchase a support glove for my hand that will provide padding at the points where the metal digs into my skin. All-in-all, I would not purchase these again.",2 "Stiff! I had these Gingher Pinking Shears on my wishlist for quite a while, when the price dropped recently I snatched them up. I'm disappointed to find they are very stiff and hard to use. I do have some carpal tunnel issues that have left me with weaker hand strength but even my husband thought these were tougher to open and close than they ought to be.I'm hoping I can loosen the screw or oil them somehow. They do cut extremely well once I can get them through the fabric. I will update if I succeed in solving the stiffness.",3 "Build quality and performance on delicate fabrics were poor I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for and if you're going to spend money on something buy quality.The Pinking shears I purchased were produced in Italy for Gingher. The shears were large, bulky and very stiff. I cut through canvas with no issues, however when trying to pink a sheer cotton, I could only get through half the cutting range before the shears became bound, and stretched the fabric. I borrowed another pair from the sewing parlour, which were not as bulky and made in Brazil which cut the delicate fabric with no issues.I complained to Ginger and true to their reputation they promptly sent me another pair (Italian). Unfortunately it couldn't cut the delicate cotton on any part of the cutting range except for the last three teeth at the tip.I have six other pairs of knife edge Gingher shears, and recommend them highly, but for Pinking shears I would look elsewhere, I went the Olfa rotary route for my lighter fabrics and will pull these out when working on heavier projects.As for the build quality, there are unfinished portions of the shears from forging, and a lot of burs I had to remove from the bottom edges of the teeth. All the other Gingher products are so polished, that I was underwhelmed by the finish on both the purchased and replaced shears.",1 "They are just OK they hurt my hand like crazy, it was sore for three days after i used them, they are sharp however,and make a clean cut. i would recommend the ones with the spring back.",2 "Good Shears - But they're Imports Gingher is a US company that manufactures in North Carolina. Or at least they used to. What Amazon didn't make clear in this listing, at the time I made my purchase, is that these shears are imported from Italy. The listing (at the time I placed my order) showed a set in a gift tin and provided a product number of ""G-7PTIN"" but they turned around and shipped a ""G-7P"" in a plastic packaging. That didn't go over too well. The listing has since changed.It was disappointing to me. Having seen the US version I can tell you the Italian made set aren't quite as nice. But make no mistake these are certainly very high quality shears. They work flawlessly and the price was reasonable. I have no doubt they could last for the rest of my lifetime at least. They can be resharpened fairly easily.I saw several people mention these shears are too tight. Mine were too. They're also fairly heavy as others noted. I find it's most tiring opening them. Spraying some dry lube on them didn't help. I also tried regular machine oil. Again no difference. Finally I took a wrench and backed off the nut about 1/8th turn and that did the trick. Having said that, I'd be really careful loosening these shears TOO much because the teeth need to line up perfectly to keep from wearing in such a way that they can't be resharpened.On a personal note, it's getting really annoying that so many items listed on Amazon are deceptive and misleading--photos of higher quality items that are no longer even produced, positive reviews from years ago that don't apply to the current (usually inferior) product being shipped, etc. Amazon can feign ignorance all they want but eventually they'll find themselves in legal hot water for these practices. I also think it's going to drive people away from ""sight unseen"" online buying to local buying. I'm already getting there myself.",3 "EHH These scissors look really cool. They even come in a cool little tin. But they are super heavy, they hurt your fingers when your trying to cut something thats a little tough, and they dont cut through tough materials very well (fabric swatches with paper attached to the back for example) it shouldnt be that hard for it to cut.",1 "Best Pinking Shears ever! I have been sewing for over forty years and these by far are the best pinking shears I have ever used. I tossed my Friskers since they were useless. I used Weis (sp) for when I was younger and although I never had a problem with those these are smaller and slightly lighter. I was cutting through four layers of fabric with ease. Handles are slightly uncomfortable but I have yet to find a pair of pinking shears that were. If you are in the market to buy pinking shears this is the pair to get. Don't look any further.",4 "Great but stiff... I've had my Gingher pinking shears for about 10 years now and I too have had quite a few issues with the stiffness of them. They cut like crazy but you have to have the hands of Thor to use them on a regular basis. I even gave them to my burly husband to see if he could work with them a bit to make them easier to use but even he found them quite a challenge to master. If you can send them back to Gingher to have them reworked, then I recommend that - I just saw this as a comment on someone else's review and I'm going to do just that. I must admit that mine has been found lately at the bottom of my sewing box just because of the difficulty I've experienced using them. Or, I guess you could just get your husband to cut out your patterns.... :) Recommend, but with the above caution.",3 "indeed, these are pinking shears These shears are beautiful and super sharp -- they live up to Gingher standards of quality. Just like the manufacturer says, they really only cut easily through one layer of fabric at a time. The thing is though, if you're like me, you are usually using these to trim seams that are two layers thick! If you cut slowly and aren't cutting heavy duty fabrics, it's possible. These shears are heavy as other reviewers say ... I'd give them five stars just based on aesthetics, but have to rate a little lower because I know there are competitor brands that are lighter weight and easier to use.",3 "Great quality pinking shears! These are high quality pinking shears. The only reason why I give them 4 instead 5 (I wish it could be 4.5 stars) is because they are very stiff, much harder to open and close than ones my mom had when I was kid. But overall a very sturdy pair of shears.",3 "Shears My favorite new shears. I use them everyday and they are very heavy duty. Looking forward to using them for years",4 "Awesome!!!!! Thank You so much for creating these wonderful pinking shears. I have been looking for just the right pair for a couple of years. I am very happy with how they cut. The length and the comfort. I am left handed so it can be hard for me to find shears that are work for me. Thanks again, Shelley",4 "Works well The scissors came just in time for my next project. Great delivery time. Happy with the purchase/quality. As other reviewers have mentioned it is a little hard to use, especially when cutting 2 or more layers. Also it does not come packaged in a metal case, but in plastic.",3 "Quality product, work as expected. Received this very quickly, and they work just as I expected. I've used them several times since purchasing them, and I love how heavy they are, it just makes them feel sturdy. They're a bit stiff, but not much, and they feel like they've worked a little looser since the first trim. I would purchase more products by Gingher any day.",4 "Love Gingher Scissors! Gingher scissors are the best - the ""Cadillac"" of scissors! Smooth cutting and heavy duty, these will last a lifetime under normal use. This is my second pair and I'm waiting for Amazon to get the 8"" dressmaker shears back in stock and I'll be getting those as well. Some people do complain about the fact that they are heavier than other scissors, but in fashion sewing I find that it's not a problem for me. I will never waste money on other brands of scissors again.",4 "Great with satin and delicate fabrics for sewing clothes My mother bought this for me for xmas. great item. Great product. Great great GREAT thing! I hope they continue to make these. It's a dying art, using pinking shears and they are great!",4 "Great product These shears are so superior to the ones I had before. They are the perfect size for my hand, not to big and hard to grip like some other shears I have had. I would highly recommend these. They stand up to the Gingher reputation.",4 "Like a Miracle! These shears are wonderful - like a miracle! I will most likely buy from this vendor again, because the service was great and the product is just like new. I love a smooth easy deal...",4 "JimB I purchased trhis item for a gift. Very pleased when I received it. The quality is supperb and the case is a nice finishing touch.Individual was very pleased to receive this top quality item.",4 "Is there a zero star? The link remover is made of plastic. However the push pin itself is made of metal. The wrench remover is made of metal. However, it was very very difficult to adjust the prong width on the tool. I would not buy and would not recommend anyone else to buy.",0 "Such cute colors! For some reason I'm going thru a pastel phase. Maybe it's because I never went through one as a child? Whatever the reason, I can't get enough of anything pastel colored and it's driving my husband crazy!I plan on using these to hand embroider some white pillowcases. I'm very excited to start, but plan on it being one of my winter projects so I have a few more months to go before I use the floss.As usual DMC quality is great. I've been working with wool floss lately, so this will be a nice change of pace.",4 "Must have for using vellum in scrapbook... I used acid free adhesive for vellum quotes on a scrapbook page, and I could see the tape/adhesive through the vellum--had to be re-done. Once I researched the problem, I discovered the tape especially made for vellum. It works perfectly--just a bit icky to use--stringy!",3 "difficult to use I bought this specifically to make memorial candles. I found it very difficult to use. It does not come out of the dispenser easily and when I finally got a small piece of it on the paper it didn't "glue the ends of the vellum together very well. I had excellent results just using generic double stick tape. It was a waste of money.",0 "Vellum Tape This is very good tape. It works well and looks very good. I am very pleased with it and would buy it again.",4 "Well worth it! I agree with most of the other comment left about this winder. Yes, the table clamp is not big enough to fit a lot of tables. I had to resort to using my kitchen island. Only holding about a 4oz ball is also a draw back (a lot of yarn comes in 6 or 8 oz). I don't think you need the wooden/metal umbrella looking thing if you can't afford both. I have balled up about 300 half used skeins of yarn (my grandmother gave me all her old yarn) with just the winder and had no problems. This is a God send to me because it makes center pull skeins, so no more winding skeins into a ball and having to put them in something to keep them from bouncing around the room!! Well worth owning!!!",3 "A very helpful tool to have This yarn ball winder is a very helpful tool for any knitter (or crocheter) to have.It's very easy to use, and makes winding yarn (from hanks) so much quicker,not to mention the fact that when you're finished, you have a nice, center-pull, ball of yarn to knit or crochet with---'love it! :-)",4 "Excellent I use this all the time...sturdy, and dependable...I would only order a more expensive one if i had a shop and had to have one that would take a lot of beating because of constant use.",4 "No More Tangles Yarn Ball Winder Love it, Makes yarn winding a snap. The only thing I don't like (or maybe it's me) is the clamp mechanism. Other than that, it makes short work out of a tedious process.",3 "Time Saver Although it took longer than expected to receive this product, it was well worth the wait. I crochet and it really saves time rolling the yarn.",4 "One bad @$$ art box. I got this art box back in 04 from school. I still have it now and it has been treated terribly by me, but it is still holding strong with no missing parts (minus the drawer inserts). One day walking home from class I ran across the street and dropped my box in front of a bus and it took the hit like a pro, it got a big scuff mark but it stayed locked and everything inside stayed. it was kind of bad@$$. If you need an art box this Artbin brand is really freaking good.",4 "Fine, but hard to fit pencils in. This is a sturdy box, made from a rugged, though, oddly, a bit soft, plastic. It has a storage well and three, tiered trays. The trays aren't attached to the lid, so they don't unfold when you open the top (which could be a good thing or not, depending on your tastes). They also wobble a bit, so you have to make sure the scissor hinges on both sides collapse in unison lest it jam when you're folding it up. My main gripe with the thing is that the tray compartments are not proportioned well. Either the unit needs to be deeper or more of the sectioned storage compartments need to run side to side because nearly none of them are quite long enough. Except for one on the top shelf, none of the compartments are longer than about 6in. This means they are too short for an unsharpened, or lightly used pencil. Most of the compartments are also rather thin, about an inch and a half wide. So, on mine, the bottom well, the one longer compartments and the two or three wide compartments got filled up quickly and some of the other compartments are empty. It actually holds less than the 10 x 8 x 7in cardboard box I used to have my art supplies in, though it looks a whole lot better. It comes with dividers if you want to make any of these compartments even smaller.It works well enough for me, so I'm not sending it back. If you have a lot of worn down pencils or medium length bits of drawing charcoal, it'd be a fine organizer.",1 "Bought to store E-cig supplies Bought: 1 month ago. I wanted a somewhat modular storage solution for my E-Cig supplies, and found this box to be perfect. the 3 trays open up out of the box on the cantilever arms fairly easy, although there is some lateral wiggle if you don't lift both sides of the tray at the same time.PRO: sturdy plastic with lots of room in the main compartment and extra tabs to reduce the size of some of the bigger tray slots. Light weight and durable with careful use. Perfect for storing juices, atomizers, and DIY supplies, as well as art supplies, nail polish etc.CON: tray cantilever arms are a bit flimsy, and could conceivably break if not used with care. With the lid open and trays completely extended, the box will tip over unless there is some weight in the main compartment keeping it anchored. Not a huge deal for me, but it is a minor annoyance.I hope this helps, This product has satisfied my need for a simple compartmentalized storage solution, but I will need to put some heavier stuff in the bottom to keep it from tipping over.",4 "Good size, bad use of space I liked that the box was really big but the shelves are not well designed. The areas to store things are tiny. You can't store newer pencils or paint brushes. I think I might either try and see if I can ""personalize "" the shelves, or return it.",2 "Power tools are so nice - they should have made this long ago If you have questions not answered here and would like a copy of the owners manual in pdf form, email me (see my profile)NOTE: this grease gun uses normal full size (14.5 oz) cartridges of grease, not the mini 3 oz cartridges which are very expensive for the small amount of grease you actually get delivered after priming the system, which can take 1 oz all by itself. Also 14.5 oz standard cartridges are easy to find at auto parts stores, while the mini 3 oz will generally come in a kit of 5 locking you into their brand of grease. The selection available in 14.5 oz from marine to cheap grease to synthetic grease (see below). The 14.5 oz standard cartridge is what you want on your gun since it far exceeds the selection in 3oz size.I can't say how many times I've had to contort myself into awkward positions to get to universal joint zerks (and the worst are on the steering collumn) only to have the head pop off when I got the leverage to squeeze in mobile 1 synthetic (red) grease using a manual grease gun's lever. If I had owned this product then, wipe ups would have been far fewer!Finally a product that does it with the press of a swtich, and at a price I don't mind, not to mention it comes in a custom fit case with 2 batteries. At this price you can't go wrong.Priming is simplified, the 30"" hose is a delight, and 2 batteries plus charger for this kit price is an excellent deal to get 6500 psi (I run 10,000 lbs empty or 2500/tire, so a high pressure grease source is essential, as well as a synthetic lube)Around the shop this has been helpful keeping the power gates serviced as well (same fitting, same lube). With one battery on charge and one in the tool you are never without power. A note about the battery charger - it is NOT like a dewalt system where you drop the battery in and it charges it. You must press the set button which seems to invoke a timer (red light) - later it changes to green light. Unless you hit set, the charger does not do anything more than a trickle, so be sure to hit SET when putting a dead battery in it.Altogether a well thought out system delivered in a self contained plastic protective case with secure slides to hold the halves together. The quality is way more than what I expected for the price considering the next unit up is 3 times the price of this unit. By using a DC motor to spin a circular disc connected to the grease piston, the torque of the motor is converted into hydraulic pressure on the piston. All parts are well made and show evidence of a final factory test before shipment - a nice touch these days.6500 psi is more than enough, so I don't mind the 12V batteries despite being an 18v dewalt person. In fact, not having 18V batteries gets me into tighter spots and I carry less weight while still getting the job done. The motor is well built. Although you can't change the brushes on it, for the price, I don't expect it. I'm considering the value of the product. In greasing a 1000 lb gate, the grease pressure lifted the gate vertically 1/4"" when injected into the hinge.The only piece that would make it more complete is a universal pivot on the head for those 270 degree bends. I have to move the vehicle 16 inches to get to the other half of my zerks. I'll just have to reach or rotate until I buy a replacement head. I would recommend this as an accessory for the unit. Although priced low, there were substantial ($15) shipping charges and tax, but the final cost was still a hundred dollars cheaper than the next unit from amazon - a considerable savings!If you want your surfaces to last longer, consider using the synthetic mobil lube (RED color)Mobil MOBILITH SHC100 Synthetic Bearing GreaseIt does for lube jobs what mobil 1 does for engine oil.",4 "Love it Bought this for my 87 year old father in law and he loves it. Bought a second one for my husband and he takes the charger and plugs it into his pickup ac plug for the extra battery.",4 "Good customer service Gun I ordered didn't work. Emailed jacks and they refunded my money the next day. I messed with the gun and it turned out the plunger on the tube wasn't working. Bought a 15$ one at harbor freight and out the tube on the. Neiko and now it's working just fine.",1 "garbage This is garbage. Do not buy it. Tried to save money, didn't work. I had to buy a Lincoln anyways. Cost me more money.",0 "Job made easier! My husband does some small easier vehicle maintenance on the tractor-trailer he drives. This cordless grease gun makes the job a breeze.",4 "Does not pump grease. What is it for then? This tool is not usable. The pump suction feed fails whenever you try to use it. I am using synthetic bearing grease and it will not pump it. I think it was designed for use with melted butter maybe? The grease fitting on the end of the hose will not fit standard zerk fittings. I replaced it with one from my manual pump in order to test this thing. The bleeder valve is actually a suction breaker. If you do get the grease pumping under no pressure situation (through an open zerk) it will stop when you push the bleeder valve. I replaced the bleeder valve with a plug to insure it was not opening during the test. I would never buy this product again and I am surprised it is still on the market.",0 "Weak It will not pump the types of grease I have purchased. The zerk fitting was hard to insert, and tore the zerk out of my pump when I tried to remove it. May be able to adjust the zerk fitting pressure. Wish I had bought a better pump. Waste of money. Hope to find some grease I can heat up and pump thru it.",1 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Check the size There's nothing wrong with this calendar, in fact it's great. I personally didn't check the size so found out too late that a normal page can only be inserted horizontally. So please check that, otherwise as I said it is a really good do-it-yourself calendar.",3 "great shipper fast Was excited to get calendar quickly, but disappointed in the shipping price. won't be ordering anymore as to the shipping is unacceptable. the calendar doesn't have the month on them either or room to print the month. that was disappointing because when i put the month in, it has to be small.",2 "Great for Limited Space I have beeen looking for a sewing table that can be stored out of sight and is adjustable for different applications. This fit the bill, I can use it as a table with plenty of workspace and my freearm sewing machine can become a flatbed. I would recommend this to others.",3 "Great Sewing Table For cost and size this table is just right for my limited space. Great design.",4 "Strong & sturdy despite small crack The crack was on the back of the table lip and can not be seen as it is against the wall. It is a nice space for sewing or other needs and extremely sturdy and strong.",3 "Sewing machine table This table jumps when I sew a fast stitch on my sewing machine while it is on this table. So much so that when I sew on the machine on the table, my scissors and pins will bounce right off the table onto the floor. I sew a lot and needed a table for my new machine. It was actually so difficult to see what I was sewing when the table was jumping that I finally switched it with my serger machine that I don't use much and juts use it as a flat surface table as the opening is not big enough for the serger.Also, when I had my straight stitch machine on the table and dropped it down to sew level with the table my knees would hit the dropped part when I sat up to the table to sew. It is difficult to change from a dropped position to a level position fast. You have to completely remove the machines cords and I also removed the machine to make sure it didn't fall.I would not recommend this to anyone wanting to use it for a sewing machine.",1 "Nice little Sewing Table I bought this table for my wife's new sewing machine and she loves it. It was a breeze to set up and I liked that about it.",4 "Misleading The product detail leads you to believe you are getting three booklets, when you are only getting one. The other two are just one page instructions folded to look like a booklet. The main booklet is not like the original and is written in five or so languages surrounding the picture making both the instructions (in your language) harder to read and detail in the illustration harder to see. Go for the original Jon Gnagy Learn To Draw.",1 "Hard to find color + low price! For whatever reason it's impossible to find ""Hot Orange"" locally. I came to Amazon out of desperation (even my LYS didn't have it) and here it was! There's not much to say about it, the color and quality are fine, dye lot was matched, happy with purchase.",4 "Great Yarn! I love this YARN! It is so easy to work with and the color is very virbrant. My project turned out beautiful. The packaging was very well done and arrived very fast.Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn Solids Super Size-Rose Pink; 6 Items/Order",3 "Lovely colorway I use a lot of worsted weight kitchen type cottons in my crocheting, and used to dislike ombres. I'm starting to like them a lot more. The Desert Rising is a current favorite for it's soft muted colors and how nicely it stitches up. I posted a picture of some apple cozies I crocheted using it and cream as the accent color.The yarn is nice heavier weight worsted, and works up wonderfully with a size H hook or size 8 needles for dishclothes. When you use a size F hook, you get a very dense fabric that works well for stuffed animals, cozies and double layered for functional potholders. It's reasonably priced as well. The cotton is very soft. Because it is cotton and not wool, it doesn't have any bounce back for the fibers so it doesn't work well for fitted accessories or clothing. It washes very well, but might shrink some in hot water. It won't felt, and shows stitch definition well. Great for kitchen gift items like potholders, dishcloths and cozies.",4 "Always a great brand Great color, VERY black. That nice smooth texture you expect from Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. I'll be making this into dishcloths for a friends' kitchen and it's the perfect blackest black. It was delivered in a box (rather than padded envelope), well padded (even though yarn probably doesn't need much!), with no dust or anything on product.",4 "Great yarn for a variety of projects The Sugar N'Cream product line is one of my go to types of yarn. I enjoy making blankets and this is a soft and fairly fine yarn that doesn't get tangled up on your hook. I started off by making baby blankets with this yarn since it is definitely a washable/dryable yarn and it is more durable then some of the finer baby yarns. Then I decided to start making some larger blankets for bigger kids. It is definitely easy to work with.",4 "good yarn, but dark I'm really very happy with this yarn. I'm a beginning knitter and was a little nervous about purchasing a yarn without much direction, but I'm very glad I did. The yarn strength, width, and softness is perfect. The only reason I rated it 4 stars and not 5 is because the yarn is so dark it is almost black. You can't tell that it's blue.",3 "Yarn for a Blanket I choose navy blue and orange. I am making blankets for my sisters and the two colors where their school colors. I would have love for the orange to be a little darker, but it's turning out great. I would be nice to have the two colors mixed together.",4 "why oh why ....have you stores stopped carrying this color??!!! I LOVE this color! It is soooo beautiful! I wish the stores would carry it again.",4 "Not a fan! Too bulky From the picture, this looked much more of a finer yarn than it is. It turned out bulky and unuseable and was not soft at all. Disappointed.",1 "sugar'n cream Excellent quality easy to work with. Will order again. First time purchaser of this product new to crochet found this to be a great product for first time",4 "Great Yarn! Love this yarn and the color is so true and easy to work with. This yarn washes and wears well.",4 "Yarn of my heart ""Love"" is really pretty, both in a skein and knitted up; the color pools into nice chunky stripes. The cotton is very soft, and there is no color bleed and minimal shrinkage when the finished product is washed.When I originally bought this yarn in a brick and mortar store, I was just beginning to knit, and had only purchased one ball. That turned out to be a mistake, since I not only love the yarn, I adore the color. Of course, when I tried to find more, there was none to be had....Amazon to the rescue!",4 "Great product I love this brand and the texture. I love to make dish clothes and place-mats with this yarn. The color is great!",4 "thick cuts dies these boxes were much smaller than I expected. It would have been helpful to have the measurements in the description.",2 "Greatest little invention I was debating how I could take my quilt along to Florida for the winter to work on. I wanted to quilt down there, but didn't have room for my large frame in our RV, and then I found this. It is absolutely perfect! I can fold it up while traveling and also in the RV when I am not working on it. I can slide it over in front of the sofa when I am ready to start sewing. It is wonderful the way it can adjust and swing around so you can do a huge square before you need to move on.",4 "Love it I have their lap hoop that I thought was great until I bought the floor model. It is adjustable to almost any height chair and the arm extends to make quilting areas accessible. If you quilt at all you will not go wrong with the Grace Hoop.",4 "really happy I got this I'm glad I got this handle for my VL series Paasche airbrush. The handle is easier to clean than the plastic handle that the airbrush comes with. It also gives the airbrush a little more heft in the back which makes it balance better in your hand. The cutouts also fit nicely in my hand, I have rather beefy hands, giving me a more secure grasp.",4 "Nice Handle If you have a Paasche with a plastic handle...I got this for my VL...this is a really nice addition. Spend the 7 bucks and get it.",3 "deceptive advertising These stars are TINY and the photo made them look quite a bit bigger. I am unlikely to return such a cheap item but I wont buy from this seller again.",0 "Great, Great, Great This is one very neat item. It is small, compact, but just right to hold necessary items for whatever project you are working on. It doesn't take up much room on your workspace, and is easy to get whatever item you need. The neat thing is you can buy individual containers to snap onto this, giving more storage.",4 "Everything you need is in this one kit I really love this kit. The only thing is that I myself could not figure out how to get the knitting started by using the instructions. I have tried a couple of times. I'm sure it is my problem, not the kit's fault. I love the style of scarf; hopefully someday I'll figure out how to start the knitting process.",4 "Terrific! These are great. I love the shorter length. They allow for using shorter lengths of floss and are easy to use when you have small hands. The only ones that are better are these same needles but in gold!",3 "Always I can't get this item anywhere else but on line. This Item is impossible to get anywhere else.So I will order again",4 "BEST Framing Points I did a lot of research to identify the best item for framing my artwork, and Fletcher-Terry Stacked Points came highly rated. The proof, though, is personal experience, and these points did not disappoint. They're exactly the right size and the Fletcher-Terry point driver drove home the security of my lovely new prints.",4 "I have used this product for 15 years I have used this product Fletcher Terry Cop Framers Stacked Points for at least 15 years. They never fail. They never split the wood and are easty to install and use. The Company has them available immediately. A+++",4 "Fletcher Terry Framers' Points Excellent product. My new Fletcher Teryy Point Driver works really well too!! If you're considering buying this product it's definitely worth the money.",4 "Good Product, easy to use. These points are doing the job. They are strong and stiff for more permanent applications. I was able to pull them out with pliers though after I realized I needed to open the frame back up. It is possible to bend them, although sometimes if you bend them they may come out all together. I will buy them again.",3 "Just as advertised I ordered framers points for my Fletcher framers tool. They came one day early and are just what I needed. I can't ask for more!Don Michel",4 "damage do to poor packaging The Fletcher points were what I expected except they were not packaged well enough to prevent damage during shipment. They arrived in a padded envelope which didn't prevent the box from breaking apart and thus separating many of the points. I probably had to throw away 100 of them. I did not contact the sender as I was in a hurry and just used what I could salvage.",2 "Poorly packed for shipping I have no problem with the product itself. This is a box 3000 framer's points that come in stacks that fit into a framer's gun much like a stack of staples fit into a staple gun. The problem is with the way it was shipped to me. The product box is small, though heavy, and was placed in a larger carton without being taped shut, taped down or otherwise stabilized with packing material. As a result, in shipping, the product box split open and many of the stacks of points were strewn about and separated and had to be thrown away. Trying to use them would have been like trying to load a staple gun one or two staples at a time. I complained to the company that fulfilled the order (Geroy's) and they credited me for the shipping charges. I did not return the order and ask for a replacement because I was up against an exhibition deadline and there were more than enough usable stacks of points for me to frame my paintings - but, excluding shipping, I ended up paying full price for half an order! I will NEVER order anything from Geroy's again!!!!",0 "shipping problems Recieved first shipment with almost half of the order which was 3 boxes points falling out of box returned and ordered a new batch. Same problem not as much fell out but there is a problem with how they were packed.They were just thrown in a box no padding or packing material to keep the boxes from banging around and opening to where the points started falling out of the boxes.",1 "Great deal! Product shipped quickly and was as advertised. It was the best price I found, either locally or on -line. Will definately buy here again.",4 "Works okay, but don't always stay seated I used the points to mount in frames made from material ranging from soft pine to hard maple. Their shape seemed to allow my gun to drive them to an acceptable depth in all materials. However, there were numerous cases where the points simply fell out, even when fully seated to depth. I think this is just a failing of most framers points in general, due to their shape/method of insertion. IMHO, they would function better if they had some kind of barbs or mechanical design that would allow them to go in but not easily pull out.The only advantage of the looseness, is that it did allow me to easily remove them when I had to make some changes to the work being framed. Perhaps that's the reason for this design? None the less, I do have some reservations as to whether the points will stay in if a frame, if it is subjected to light shock. That has not happened to date, but I'll update if it does.",2 "http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZBHHC/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title Have only used this product twice, but it has proven adequate for my needs. It has only four stars because it does not have a ""track record"" enough to justify more.",3 "Fletcher Framers points Super slick holds the pictures securly in place no fighting to keep in place and very sharp, enhances the whole process.",4 "Framers Stacked Points to be used with the Fletcher-Terry Driver Use these professional looking points to mat/glass any artworks. Used with the Fletcher-Terry point driver, they make a difficult job very easy to complete. They load perfectly into the driver, and ease of use will amaze you.This company is first-class and ships immediately and packs all products for safety of shipment. You won't go wrong using this product.",4 "Prang watercolor pencils The price is excellent but the true test for any colored pencil (or paint) is the quality of the RED. This red is too pink to be a true red.It's nice to have a brush included for beginning students and for gift-giving.",3 "great color These watercolors have vibrant color and hold up well to applied pressure. These will bring much healing in the intended use.",4 "Love it!! I use this for scrapbooking, I find it much easier and more forgiving then a lot of the scrapbooking tools out there.",4 "Great glue! While it may warp bigger pieces of paper that you pile more glue on, I've never had a problem. I usually use this for paper crafts (making paper flowers, baskets, etc) and it's perfect. It has two sides, two different ends if you will and dries clear. The bond is very strong and I've never had my paper pop up after gluing. Got this at my local JoAnns, but I'd rather not drive to get it - too busy creating things! This has lasted me through countless projects this year.",4 "3M Scotch Sticker & Marker Remover Pen This item is wonderful. It removes sticky labels and also magic marker. It has a nice citrusy smell and doesn't make me sneeze like some chemical removers. It is a bit expensive, but lasts a very long time. It does everything it says it does. I work in a library and use it for all kinds of labels and marks. Also my scizzors get sticky cutting clear book tape and this takes the sticky off the scizzors and makes them sharp and easy to use. I highly recommend this pen.",4 "Sticker remover This adhesive remover is the best so far, I have tried other brands and other products but no one compares to the power of this Pen remover. I usually remove very old stickers, which have been place longer than 10 years, without to much trouble. I really recomend this product.",4 "Expensive, but hard to beat. I still think these are some what over priced, however I do manage to get a lot of life out of them. Fantastic for removing stickers and grim off about anything. It also doesn't leave a nasty residue from products like goo gone. Why do I have to clean it twice, you don't with this Sticker & Marker Remover Pen!",3 "Fairly Good, But the Price! The fluid does indeed dissolve those smears of adhesive left after removing price labels, most annoying on book covers. Why can't manufacturers and retailers ""let go"" of their merchandise after they've been paid for it?In use, the 3M pen is quite small and, particularly, a bit too thin to handle easily. The suggested ""scraper"" often proves too small and loosely inserted in the tip of the tube to remove the now viscous adhesive efficiently.Finally, for a bit over one-third of an ounce, the 3M price is a greedy mockery of reason.",2 "Everything I've been looking for Why do stores have to put the price tags on the glass when pricing photo frames? Its been driving me nuts for years but finaly a simple way to remove them with minimul effort, works as advertised",4 "Great Product Love this so much! The pen like container is convenient and works just like a paint pen. Push the tip against the object and a citrus scented remover covers the area--the remover is very effective. Have used the bottles with the other removers and this is a great improvement.",4 "LIKE A ROCK!!! This is a nice heavy piece. It punches holes like a beast. The lever has a nice and smooth action to it. If you file as many tax returns and financial statements as I do this is what you want.",4 "1-3 Hole Punch Workes as represented. I would item to my friends . This is a very good product for use in the office o rhome.",4 "powerful hole-puncher Great hole-puncher, although it has end pieces on either side that hold down the paper and make it difficult to hole-punch a stack of papers that have staples.",3 "Poorly constructed Hard to adjust - and the paper guide (silver metal slider) can be bumped and misaligned way too easily. It seems quite cheap.",0 "works awesome Works awesome!! I would recommend this product to anyone that is looking for something that is both economical and that works well!",4 "Great Punch The punch is heavy duty and the holes are accurately placed. I would purhase it again if I needed a second punch.",4 "Paper AWESOME Punch Excellent product punches holes very well. HD design and ready to work. This punch can handle 20+ sheets at a time. Great product.",4 "Couldn't find it anywhere else I sell a book thats 8.5 x 5.5"" in a binder. The printer punches it for me but occassionally I have to print a few replacement pages. Hand punching was bad.NO other office supply store here in Atlanta sold an adjustable 3 hold punch. This punch is heavy duty and will punch letter size or the book size I need or anything inbetween. Works great!",4 "disappointed The handle was uncomfortable to hold while punching papers, and after a little over a month of moderate use in my classroom (by myself only - students did not touch it) the handle bent and eventually broke off! Now it's essentially useless because the broken metal handle is uncomfortable to hold onto. I contacted the manufacturer a few days ago and have not heard back. Since it's past Amazon's month-long return window, it was a waste of $25.",1 "great hole puncher the real deal -- heavy duty and cuts through a lot of paper",4 "Excellent Three Hole Punch for Office or Home It is amazing how quickly you become dependent on some things. One of the things I seem to be unable to live without is a three-hole punch. I have a lot of binders at home and work where I keep various files, and a three hole punch is essential.Three hole punches come in a variety of styles. I have tried low quality three hole punches and have been disappointed with how quickly they seem to start binding up, or the cutter gets dull. On some, the fence that sets the size of the paper either can not be tightened, or is so difficult to use as to be impractical.This three hole punch has punched holes in thousands of sheets of paper and still seems to be as shape as when I first purchased it. While it takes more force to get through a lot of sheets, I am sure that I have stretched the limit of the advertised 32 sheets of 20 lb. paper.There are many three hole punches available. I know this particular punch costs more than some, but it may be the last three hole punch you ever need if you are buying it for home use. In the office I think you will find it outperforms and outlasts many other hole punches. I recommend this hole punch highly.",4 "Cheap & Non Functional I had to give it one star because Amazon's service was excellent. However the product was a great disappoiontment. I expected a punch that would handle 32 sheets would be of industrial quality. This was not even light duty home use quality. The casting was rough, the punch adjustments were not secure and one had the adjusting screw stripped so it did not work at all. The paper stop would not stay put so you don't know where your holes will come out.I have used punches like this that are of excellent quality so it is not the design, it is this particular manufacturer.As I said, Amazon's service was excellent. They accepted the return and refunded my money. Great job Amazon.",0 "Best 3-hole punch After reading reviews, I ordered this 3-hole punch to replace a Swingline that had bent (perhaps I had tried to punch too many sheets at one time). I am very happy with this punch. It does exactly what it is supposed to do -- no frills, no bells, just a hardworking heavy duty 3-hole punch. Where my Swingline was held in place with 1/4"" screws, this one uses 1/2"" screws. Everything about this punch says sturdy. Handle moves easily and punches with ease. Love it.",4 "Bought them for the entire office. If you're considering purchasing this hole puncher, I highly encourage you to do so.I bought 8 of these hole punchers for the research office that I work in. I'm pleased to say that after two years, I've gotten no complaint; rather, I've gotten stacks of neatly hole-punched paper fashionably organized in binders. We generally only hole punch 20-30 sheets at a time (supposedly, the limit on this bad boy is 32 sheets of paper) and we've never had a problem. Nothing bent, nothing stuck, nothing broken- they all work as if we bought them yesterday. We can easily clean the puncher from all the little white circles, thanks to the easily removable rubber bottom cover. The ruler on the side, as you could probably guess, helps align the paper and the holes pretty well, leaving little chance for screwing up.I've read that some people have had trouble with this product. I cannot refute their past experience with this product, but I will say that with almost ALL products, the product's manufacturer will mistakenly package and sell a few bad eggs. I've had no trouble at all with this product, and neither has anyone else at this office... chances are, you're going to be very delighted with this hole puncher.Hope this helps. Please let me know/comment if you have any questions.",3 "Handle bent and broke after 3 months I've only owned the product for 3 months; and the handle bent and then broke. As a teacher, I used this whole punch almost daily, 30 sheets at a time. If you need a large capacity and quality punch, look someplace else.",1 "Does what it is supposed to do It's a good, heavy-duty paper punch. It has held up well and gets the job done. The lever gives you a lot of leverage and reduce the effort that it takes to do multi-page jobs. What else can you say about a paper punch?",4 "made in china junk Yes, it can punch 32 sheets, but I had a hard time keeping the paper guide in place at 11 inches. As a result, my punched holes were routinely misaligned. If you are a stickler for quality and perfection, this is not the hole punch for you. Hole punch also includes free oil residue, metal shavings, and fingerprints fresh out of the box.",1 "Heavy duty, works great I ordered this for use in my classroom. After a week of heavy usage, I don't know how I lived without it in the past. I'm very satisfied and pleased with my purchase.**Update** The Officemate Heavy Duty Adjustable 2-3 Hole Punch is still going strong...even after being used daily by middle-schoolers. No regrets. Great product.",4 "Quick shipment. Great seller! Item is very strong and powerful. It's construction is robust. At the price tag, it's worth the cost and very reliable.",4 "Nice sturdy whole punch This is a nice sturdy whole punch. It really gets the job done neatly.",4 "tablet is fine but the shipping/packaging is terrible This is the exact tablet that I wanted and is perfect for what I had planned. However the packing was terrible. The tablets were FOLDED in half and stuffed into a flat box. Now I have 2 tablets with PERMANENT creases down the middle. This was the most unintelligent way to ship these products. No one wants a tablet that is folded and creased. They should be put into a FLAT box big enough for the tablets to lay flat or perhaps ROLLED but not folded.",2 "Excellent replacement cutter for the price! This is the narrow replacement cutter head for the Fletcher Designer II pistol grip glass cutter. Don't let the crappy picture sway you, this is the exact same head being sold elsewhere for 27 dollars, What a deal. I have worked in stained glass for 30+ years and this is by far my favorite cutter. My old cutter head wore out and I didn't want to spend $27, so I went to the local hardware store and bought a cheap one. What a difference, cheap piece of junk wouldn't even score clear glue chip, which is the easiest to score. Took a chance on this and was not disappointed. Just finished a window last night.",4 "Great Product I have used these glass cutting heads for years. they are the best. A bit pricey but nothing works better.",4 "Product Dimensions over stated Stamp Pads Dimensions were identified as ""Stamp pads measure 2 1/4 in x 3 3/4 in"" but mine measured 2 1/8 in X 3 3/8 in . Product Dimensions - 4 x 3 x 1 inches make you think you are getting a bigger item then received.",1 "for my ceramics class My school was out so I had to get it online. it happend to be cheaper, and the quality is above average I would say. However If you are 'hardcore' about your supplys, I would stick to the saying, ""you get what you pay for"".If you are just needing supplies and arn't picky, this is perfect.",4 "Great starter tools Ordered this for a budding clay artist. He needed it for a college course, and he couldn't be happier with it.",4 "Potter's Tool Kit Has All The Essential Tools For Cleaning, Trimming And Shaping Your Pottery Creation It arrived prompt but I was looking for a specific brand and somehow there was a bait and switch, I don't know that it was the vender, maybe just a glitch with Amazon. I was looking for a specific brand and then when I got the thing it was NOT what I expected, but a cheaper knock off brand. I kept it because I had to use it the next day. Seller was prompt in delivery.",3 "Works great The tools were just what I needed for my pottery class and arrived just as promised.",4 "Great Scale to Keep in Notebook I keep this scale tucked in my notebook because I used to always find myself attempting to use a tape measure on plans when in the field. This scale has been a life saver on multiple occasions.I do wish the scale had a 3/16 and 3/32 in place of the 1 1/2 and 3 side.Scale feels cheap and light weight in your hands, but works perfectly. Works perfect, but don't expect a hardy premium scale.",3 "Seems very puny very flimsy,, poor markings compared to Staedtler brand items. CHEAP DOES NOT EQUATE WITH LOW QUALITY. I know Alvin can do better.",1 "Poor Qaulity and overpriced This at best should be classified as a cheeeeep scale, bought as a gift. Was unable to find a better product on Amazon. Would have gladly paid more for better scale.",0 "good for an architect's briefcase this a flat ruler (instead of the triangular one) which packs nicely and assists in measuring blueprints no matter what scale. We use this all the time when meeting with our contractor",4 "good quality; good price! I have been doing pastels for years and this brand is my favorite. A good product for starting this medium. Break them in half before using and they work better, I think. Also, they are rather difficult to get out of the box so if you pick up the insert, you can bend the plastic slightly to get a grip on the chalk. Have fun!",4 "Exactly as they should be I don't know what everybody else has been getting, but the ones that came in my box are exactly what they're supposed to be like. Sure they're fragile, but no more so than they're supposed to be. If they were less fragile, you'd have to re-learn how to use them, and maybe they wouldn't even do the job you wanted them to do. So these are exactly what they say they are. They might break, but that's just because that's what they are. Mine were pretty well packed, but I guess that's something that's up to the seller, so you might check on your seller's reviews if you're exceptionally concerned with your pastels getting broken. In my experience, however, broken pastels work just as well as intact ones. In fact, sometimes I break them on purpose for some specific purpose in a particular drawing. Those same broken pastels are still perfectly good for future use.But once again, these pastels are not more fragile than any pastel should be, so if they're well handled and if the USPS does its job properly without some sort of accident along the way, your pastels really ought to arrive completely intact as mine did.Oh, and the pastels work perfectly fine with no problems and nothing unexpected or improper. They're great. I shall surely buy them again many times.",4 "good quality Excellent Quality set. Used by many pastel artists especially since you can get a large selection of colors . I recommend the set of 96.I always have these in my pastel box",3 "Poor shipping I was really unhappy. These are high quality pastels and Amazon couldn't bother to package them correctly. There was no padding and quite a few were broken. All pastels are SOFT.",0 "color stick the colors are vibrant and i feel like this brand pastels stick to the paper than other cheaper brands. and we all now what a mess pastels can be!",4 "Bit pricey The product is a bit expensive for what you're getting. While you get plenty of colours, the sticks are small and easily break in the mail; a few of mine were broken when I opened it. Despite all that it IS hard to find pastels that can be used with charcoal without having mixing or texture issues so it is worth it for those who love their charcoal works.",3 "Great price. Good price ,fair quality as it was described,and I recived it on time. I recommend it to all college student for drawing.",3 "Sue's review These are very dry and fall apart. I will never buy them again. They are good for one use and then they turn to dust.",0 "What you would expect These are classic classroom Geometry tools used for drawing circles. They are exactly what you would expect. I am happy with them so far, but haven't really put them to the test by giving them to my students to use.",3 "Good product I bought this simple album for a baby shower game/present to the mother. It worked just fine and looks good. Good basic photo album.",4 "8x8 inch Expressions Postbound Album--Baby Girl I would buy this product again. I like it becasue of the cover for it is the cover that makes the album outstanding.",4 "Terrific Product I just used up my spray bottle of Silks Alive and it worked really well. I cleaned two large arrangements of silk flowers and one of dried flowers and it removed all the built up dust with little dripping or odor. I'm sorry that Amazon is no longer carrying this product in any type of container. Please bring it back so I can buy another bottle or can.",4 "greatest cleaner for silks ever invented I've been looking for this product for years, having used it in the past and loved it. Bring it back!!!! Please!!!",4 "A wonderful product I too have been looking for this product for years. It was just amazing the way it would make my silk plants shine, and the shine would last for months. Please, please bring this product back!",4 "Great Chair Great chair and sturdy, kids will love it for along time.Amazon was quick and easy to order. Quick delivery came sooner than expected.Race Car Rocker",4 "Aventurine rules! :) No complaints whatsoever, I'm entirely satisfied with them in every aspect, beautiful stones. Five stars.",4 "Worth every Penny I work in a fine-jewelery store where we sell a lot of loose diamonds. This is a great loupe! The first one I had wasnt a triplet and was not very easy to see through. After getting this one Im amazed at how clear it is and how many more details you can see. Even the tiny hammer dents in the gold settings. There's no distortion in the lense at all. It even comes in a very nice leather protective case. Looks very nice and professional. Im very happy with this purchase.",4 "great bargain My husband is a geologist, I m interested in Petrology...these lenses are of great quality and the price is a bargain...my husband is also a astronomer and has made his own lenses...and was so impressed by the quality of these lenses that he has sort of taken ownership over them, might have to get another one for me.",4 "Well Built and Clear Optics I was a bit hesitant to purchase this loupe because it was not one of the big name brands. I read the other reviews on this item and decided to give it a try. I was very pleased with the quality of the loop. It is well built, steady to hold, and has very clear optics. I am glad that I went with a 21mm loupe instead of a cheaper 15mm or 18mm loupe. I find it much easier to use and to focus than smaller loupes. It works perfectly for my needs.",4 "Fine product Exactly as promised. My only probv,em is that I have lost it somewhere in my office. When I find it, I'm gonna paint it bright orange.",4 "Triplet Professional Jewelers Loups This product appears to be well made and the strength (10x by 21 mm) is well suited to my needs for examination. I would surely consider this manufacturer in the future.",4 "Excellent I love these Triplet loops. They don't rust, they don't hold grit, and the case is real leather that's thick and glossy so it's water repellant. I use this 10x loop for lab work to identify shell bead drill holes and just for fun, looking at my cuticles, jewelry, just anything. I used to use a Triplet 10x ten years ago in my geology lab and that's why I bought one for myself. This is actually my second one, purchased as a replacement for one that was misplaced, that's how much I like it. Buy with confidence. I have--twice.",4 "Great price and speedy delivery This is a great price for a triplet loupe and I love the little leather case. My boyfriend was very happy with the gift.",4 "Super This is the best quality product that I have found for home use. My visually limited husband uses it every day",4 "Good Buy! Good Buy here compared to same item selling elsewhere. Arrived quickly and little leather case is appreciated to aid in carrying it and not scratching it.",3 "Cheap Product I was dissapointed with this loupe. It is just a cheap Chinese rip off of other types I have used for years. It is usable but the lens rattles in side the frame. I wish I paid more for a better one.",1 "Unexpected Texture Received this product today. The direct application of the surface to hardboard is a great idea, and in the event of errors, all but the darkest colors can be washed away.I just don't like the surface. It has an unpleasant feel during application, and wastes color. If you examine the enlargement of the surface, what look like tiny dots are like exploded bubbles of an epoxy-like material. It's rather like trying to apply pastel to 80 grit sand paper.",1 "Pearls These pearls are really beautiful. I don't buy anything but Swarovski beads; they truly are top of the line.",4 "Great little tool! A great tool for paper piece sewing. Really handy for cutting that perfect 1/8". It makes it really quick to cut that seam allowance.",4 "Sewing in Reno Product arrived promptly and will be a useful tool that both my husband and I will use in our respective hobbies!",4 "A must When paper piecing ""add-a-quarter"" is a miracle notion. When doing tiny things the ""add-an-eight"" is a god send. Really, you need these. I was skeptical until a friend let me borrow hers as a quilt retreat, the first thing I did was buy my own when we got home.",4 "for OLDER kids These paint pens place huge, messy blobs of paint on the paper.The preparation of the pens is more involved than a toy should be andcontrolled paint flow is non-existent. I would not recommend thisproduct for use by a child less than 6 or 7 years of age.",0 "Makes artwork POP! ... a little. Well, the other reviewer is right... I don't think these would work very well for really little kids (unless they have help from someone bigger).I made some posters for my husband's birthday last year and I bought poster paint and then these glitter pens, to add a little something. I was glad I bought them.The glitter dries flatter than I expected, and you have to use kind of a lot or it isn't very glittery.These are really great, because using glitter can be really messy and a pain, but the pens make glitter much less of a project. So you can just add glitter to things that you normally wouldn't because you don't have to deal with the mess of pouring glitter on glue and having it get everywhere, and trying to clean it up (good luck!). The pens have a little grip spot that makes them relatively comfortable to use. These are washable, too, so clean up (if any!) is super easy.Glitter pens are fun! They would be a great addition to an art box, or perfect for a girl who does cute school projects (like my sisters and I always used to).",3 "Great for crafts! We collected pine cones, sprayed them in lacquer and then painted the edges with this product. The colors were vivid, the glue dried quickly and made quite the impression in our tree. Worth the money, does exactly what you expect it to do.",4 "Gotta Love 'em These Dolly Mama items are so cute. I've ordered three of them, and completed one. The instructions are detailed and the amount of thread is enough to complete the project.",4 "Alvin Pro Drafting Triangles These triangles are great. They are transparent and orange in color. They have a high contrast between paper and your lines. Easy to line up. Shipped quickly too.",4 "We love them I am teaching our two kids caligraphy and not having to dip the pen in ink is saving a messy step and the process is less daunting. The kids love it.",3 "Outstanding Merchandise! I love these caligraphy markers and was happy to find them again. Same good quality as always!",4 "Great pens I gave a few of these kits to my nephews, and they were a big hit. I was told it was the best gift they've received in years. Kids seem to be into calligraphy these days. The only issue is that in this small kit multiple nibs (and ink colors) are used by the same pen body, which means a lot of cleaning. There is another kit option sold by Amazon by the same maker having separate pens for the various nibs, which I would recommend if you want to avoid that problem.",4 "Sharpie pens are the best! The Sharpie calligraphic markers are terrific...they turn bad handwriting into good!Sharpie Calligraphic Water Based Marker Starter Set, 5 Colored Markers (40050SH)Sharpie Calligraphic Water Based Marker Starter Set, 5 Colored Markers (40050SH)Great choice for lots of projects or just writing.",4 "Great product at great price Works wonderful for all my calligraphy needs in golf class. Much cheaper here than any other place I looked.",4 "Great pens Love these markers. Not only are they simple to use but they last so long and make your handwriting look fabulous. I just wish they would make them in more colors!!!",4 "Great Pens I use these for colored zentangles and really like the sharp points.They seem to last quite a long time, too.",4 "Sharpie Calligraphic Water Based Marker Starter Set These are fun calligraphy pens and they are hard to find. They work great and help make calligraphy letters easier.",4 "Disappointing Being sharpies, I expected a smoother and more accurate marker than these. The tip is really hard, and in two of the five markers it had imperfections that made the trace look shabby. It was really hard to get any nice work done with them. In the end I had to go back to the calligraphy pen to make my wedding signs, because these markers were practically useless.",1 "kind of disappointed....damaged product One of the 5 markers was damaged...box was damaged... the Sharpie Marker itself, too large to do Calligraphy with...the ink bleeds out and ruins the words...",1 "Lorrie Downs The pens are fine except one of them was missing. I only recieved 4 of the 5 markers. the brown one was not there. It's irresponsible of a company to send out a product that is not complete but I was not going to go to the trouble of sending it back for a replacement for just one pen.",2 "No detours here... this is an Altered Journey that you won't want to miss. What a wonderful DVD -- full of inspiration and clear instructions. There is something for everyone and the presentation is flawless. Tim Holtz does a brilliant job of simplifying the various techniques and the instructions, camera angles, and sound are exceptional. I watched the DVD and then made the faux batik silk scarf -- it is georgeous! The DVD costs less than most classes, and you can watch it over and over. Buy it, you won't regret it -- An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz belongs in everyone's library.",4 "Simply the best how-to I have ever seen An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz is a perfect how-to product. Every technique is presented clearly and completely and was filmed from angles that allow you to see, up close, exactly what the artist is doing with his hands every step of the way...I felt like I was sitting next to him. The projects are beautiful and the techniques are diverse, versatile and clearly explained. The most surprising aspect for me was how applicable these techniques could be to my own work as a polymer clay artist. I thought this DVD was going to be geared exclusively to rubber stampers but that was not the case. There is something here for everyone regardless of your medium or interest; jewelry, collage, scrapbooks, altered books, painting, fiber arts, rubberstamping and more. I took away something that I could use from each and every technique...though in truth, it would have been worth watching for Tim's studio tips alone.Another aspect that I particularly enjoyed was the unprecedented number of gallery pieces shown. At the end of each segment there is a mini-gallery; you get to see, not just the finished project featured in that segment but also many other projects made with that same technique. In addition, there is a comprehensive gallery feature on the menu which lets you skip straight to the eye candy and includes not only more detailed, up close views of all of the artwork featured at the end of each segment but also many additional pieces of artwork that are found nowhere else on the DVD. I was amazed at the sheer number and scope of pieces in the gallery...it's incredible and inspiring and would, all by itself, have been worth the price of admission.Finally, I am thrilled with the DVD format. It is incredibly easy to navigate, it enabled me to instantly and easily revisit any segment I was interested in and offered wonderful features. In the extras section for instance, there is a complete collection of all of the fabulous tips that were scattered throughout , a comprehensive listing of all of the stamps that Tim uses and even a bloopers segment. Marvelous. I highly recommend An Altered Journey and will be watching for other PageSage productions with interest; it was simply the best how-to product I have ever seen.",4 "Super Duper!!! This is such a great video I can't believe how much I learned from it. I've watched it over and over and keep learning more. The examples are good and the video is really well done. You can clearly see what is being done. Tim is terrific in the way he explains things, and the techniques are really cool. I use them in my altered books and in making artist trading cards. I use them with rubber stamping and collage. Well worth the money since there are so many techniques provided here. I hope he produces another one soon!!",4 "Fantastic! I am totally hooked on this DVD! So far, I have tried the Brushless Watercolor and Distressing with Inks techniques. I have had excellent results with both, and can't wait to try all of the other techniques that Tim shows us here.Even if you are a relatively new stamper, as I am, there is nothing intimidating about this DVD and the projects therein. Tim makes it all look so easy, and it really is.Buy this DVD now...you will not regret it! :-)",4 "When Does Next Tim Holtz DVD Come Out? Don't let the words "rubber stamping" fool you. This Tim Holtz DVD takes you above and beyond!!! I am a mixed media artist and I was absolutely inspired. I own a large collection of instructional art videos and this DVD by Tim Holtz is a "must have." This artist is gifted and I believe you will be amazed at the VARIETY of creative and beautiful ideas created by this artist. If you are an artist you will definitely be inspired through his techniques and he will absolutely trigger your own creativity. If you are a beginner, not to worry, you will enjoy his instruction because it is broken down in easy-to-follow steps. The length of the video is a bonus (most of my other videos are 30 minutes for the same price or more). I have already researched other works by Tim Holtz and learned there is only one instructional video by this artist. So, Amazon, "When's the NEXT Tim Holtz instructional video coming out??!!!"",4 "Fab U Lous! I watched the entire video from start to end and then watched again the next night! I was so inspired by the projects that I found it difficult to sleep.I've seen Tim Holtz on several occasions and love his ideas and creations.",4 "Definitive DVD I had entered a craft store ready to pick up some supplies for an altered book that I had seen on a TV show, but, whoa! all the choices! So I got just a few things for this one project. I didn't seem to remember how it was done, and the online description was lacking. So I bought an altered book how-to from amazon.com that had similar ideas, but wasn't quite able to get into it.Next, I ordered this DVD from amazon.com, and now I'm creating some great stuff. With a not so modest investment, I have the tools and knowledge to really get into mixed media like I had wanted. This DVD shows what you need and how to use it for several techniques. Plus, owning it, I can review easily. Now that I have a mess of supplies, I've gotten a group together so we can share and make stuff.",4 "An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz Excellent DVD. The presentations are clear, easy to follow and inspiring, too. Easy to navigate. Tim is a wonderful teacher and great artist. There is even a section with bloopers (but I haven't viewed that yet. . .) I recommend this DVD not only for doing altered books, but any kind of paper art, including greeting cards which is what I do a lot of. Great techniques, fabulous results. two thumbs way up!!",4 "great crafting video This video is well done for its content and its production. It offers many helpful hints about using craft supplies as well as demonstrating several projects to make. Tim has a friendly and engaging manner as he displays his expertise. A DVD well worth the money.",4 "FABULOUS!!! ... really, absolutely FABULOUS!!! Clear instructions break down complex techniques into managable and fun chunks. The only downside is that we are all going to be running around in gorgeous matching scarves and wonderful domino book necklaces -- Tim needs to make another video.",4 "Great Ideas There are many wonderful, simple ideas for projects in this DVD. BUT it will probably make you want to run to your favorite store for new inks and tools.",4 "Awsome video I am new at altered art and mixed media. His video was easy to understand and you visually saw exactly how it is done. I would highly recommend it to all levels of learning. BUY IT......NOW!! :)",4 "Great information, well presented I really enjoyed this dvd. It is well produced with clear instructions and excellent camera angles. It has really spurred my creativity. I would highly recommend ths to anyone interested in creating their own art.",4 "Good but what's up with the suitcase? ROFLOL I love Tim's style of projects. He overloads his pieces and I do the same with my own. This DVD is great for the beginner learning different ink techniques. To be honest, most of it I already had learned in my local scrapbook classes but I did get a few ideas. I must say though,,,what is with the suitcase already??!! OH my gosh,,sooo queeer! It was like an episode of Mr. Rogers giving an art class. The 2nd video to me is better and thank goodness....no suitcase! ROFLOL Sorry Tim,,,I just had to say what everyone else was thinking! It's worth buying, especially if you don't have access to local classes.",4 "Tips, Tips, Tips! Usually, when I watch a video or show about stamping, I do something else and just listen for new tips and ideas. I had to stop everything and start over from scratch on this one! Tim is not only easy on the eyes (what a cutie!), but he's organized, clearly spoken, moves quickly and cleanly through his instruction and has a great tip or idea with just about every breath he takes! I simply can't say enough about this one. If you are into scrapping, he's got ideas for you. If you are a stamper, hold onto your hat! you'll be blown away. New products, new ways to approach old techniques, it's all here.The DVD is a breeze to navigate. Pause it, run it backward, just like a VCR tape. But, omigosh, you can jump around! See artwork you want to review instructions for? Click and you're there! No talking heads, either. You get to see Tim (yum!) but when he's showing you stuff, you see the work! not his face. None of this 'far across the room stuff' either. You're in his lap (sigh) or on his shoulder, watching his every move!Want to learn the new hot stuff? Get some class in your artwork (be it scrapping, stamping, altered books, memory boxes or whatever!)? Get this DVD! More bang for the buck than I've had in any class in a loooooong time!",4 "somewhat dissappointed While the techniques in this video were interesting, I wish that the colors had been more vibrant. There was too much brown!",2 "Oh, what a journey!!! Tim Holtz goes on a wonderous journey through altered art and takes us along for the ride. The innovative use of luggage as a prop to display the materials used for each project (which are also listed on the interior of case, brilliant!) grabbed my attention at the beginning of the movie and never let go. I use the word movie, because that's what it felt like. Great camera angles, you can see exactly what you need to for each step. Wonderful sound quality, no one is speaking from inside a barrel on this one. The show captures the playful nature of Tim Holtz, and his innovative and beautiful art! Finally, we have a product that is truely interactive. See something in the gallery you like, click on it and your are intantly transported to that section of the show. No more searching for the segment you need. This is instant gratification at its finest. My favorite project is Faux Batik. The steps are clear, and the end result is stunning! My hat's off to the producer of this DVD, someone has listened to artists..."We want quality!" With Altered Journey, we got it!",4 "Finally I understand how to use the products! I've been scrapbooking for ten years. Stamping is newer to me.I'd become interested in ink-related artistic techniques. I recently purchased Distress Ink pads, alcohol inks and several books on the subject including ""INK ESSENTIALS"" ""WALNUT INK"" by Design Originals. Although the books were pretty, they really didn't SHOW you how to make the projects, what type of stamp ink to use with the project, whether to stamp first or dye paper first etc.This video is a dream come true. Not only is it visually inspiring and artistically gorgeous, but Tim gives such clear and helpful heartfelt instructions that after watching you know exactly what to do. What a fabulous DVD!!! I was a bit worried about spending $30 for it, but with the products on the table and not knowing what to do with them, I splurged. I'm not sorry I did. I will recommend this DVD to every stamper & scrapbooker I know.Every stamp company and craft company should make a DVD like this. It would really improve business. I'd love to see a Penny Black DVD with her brush strokes stamping techniques. The catalogs are all beautiful, but sometimes you just need to SEE for yourself. That's why Carol Duvall's show is such a huge hit.",4 "They don't make them better than this!!! And that is an understatement. Tim obviously takes great pride in the finished product, whether it is a piece of art, or his DVD instruction. Watching Tim on this DVD truly is like being right there. You can see exactly what he's doing. The camera angles don't distort or hide anything he does with ink, paper, or embellishments. He explains everything thoroughly and moves right along. While Tim moves right along, you don't feel as though he's rushing through things. His tips are practical, and make sense...the first time. And, no, you don't have to be a stamper to make use of the techniques in this book.This is a DVD you can watch over and over to improve your techniques or to learn more. (And I have wathed it multiple times!)It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, or a pro. Tim walks you through every step, yet leaves you free to explore your own creativity.When I said this DVD is like sitting right next to him in class, I wasn't kidding. After seeing this DVD, I had an opportunity to take six (yes 6)classes from him in two days. AND I did get to sit right next to him! The teaching style you see on camera is the same one you see in person, except there are no bloopers at the end. Many of the techniques we learned were the same as on the DVD, though the projects differed. Tim has a wonderful, patient way of teaching, including his humor.Tim does have a new book that just came out recently. There is more to come, but Tim wasn't spilling the beans yet, so keep watching for more from Tim Holtz!",4 "Like having a private class in your house I have this DVD and it is well worth the price. Let's face it, a class would cost you much more and you'd only sit in it once. You can watch just parts of it at a time, stop it, and repeat it. Or skip over any part you don't like (can't imagine that)or previously viewed. Compared to some others (artists on video) I've watched, this flows well, seems well-thought-out and the projects and techniques are truly do-able. I just wish I'd gotten it sooner.",4 "You have got to have this DVD It does not matter if you are a seasoned stamper or just starting out, there is something for everyone in this DVD. No jerky camera, strange angles and voices bouncing around an empty room. This is one class act. Not only is the DVD top notch but you can actually jump from one place to another or just let it run. There is a gallery included with dozens of pieces of artwork. If you want to know how a piece was made you can click on it and the segment showing that technique comes up. This is truly interactive. Even after watching this DVD several times you will pick up tips you missed before. This is another addition to the fine line of stamping and crafting DVD's coming out of the folks at PageSage. They are setting the bar very high for not only quality but length of time as well. An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz is over an hour and a half in length!His Brushless Watercolor segment is beautiful. Just as valuable as the more than half a dozen techniques are the tips Tim shares.Grab your stamps and enjoy the show.While you are here check out Stamp Art Inspirations with MaryJo McGraw also available on Amazon.com. Several titles are in the works and the PageSage web site will have up to date information.",4 "Fantastic DVD on Altered Techniques - can't do better! I was so impressed with the quality of this DVD by Tim Holtz and PageSage as Producer that I have already reseached every DVD PageSage has done and will do. They explain every technique in detail, give it to you by chapter, then give you a chapter on what they used SPECIFICALLY so you can go buy it, WHICH I DID! They give you a chapter on other projects done with the techniques also. They even have a bloopers chapter-much fun. I was so impressed with how Tim explained the difference between Ranger distressed inks and normal inks - I had bought some and never had gotten the difference in how to use them. I love his laid back style in teaching and made it less intimating to learn. I am going to by the second CD and can't wait for more to come.",4 "Great!! It's very detailed This tape is one that you can watch over and over, and learn something new each time!! IT is very easy to follow!! I suggest if you like crafts, BUY IT!!",4 "I love it! This product was reccomended to me at a stamping class. I was not disappointed when I received it. Tim has great ideas and takes stamping to a different level. I like to be able to watch it again and stop before trying a new application. I also love the ranger ink products. A fan from Texas!",4 "A Wonderful Journey I have watched this DVD and while I haven't made any of the projects, I intend to. The format of this DVD is just like taking a class. You get the supply list up front and then you start with easy step by step instructions. Tim also offers extra samples at the end of each session to show you more possibilities. I can't wait to order his second Journey to add to my collection and learn some more. You can actually make the projects shown in this DVD.",4 "Excellent! This is an excellent dvd. Interesting techniques, well-planned projects, good video viewing. It is well done.",4 "DVD & step by step to altering ART A great addition to The Distressables books. Watch each step to the finished project. Lots of good ideas and many different techniques are shown.",4 "Better Than a Class *****I bought this DVD because I thought it would be much better than a class in that I could play it again and again to learn various techniques. I was right! It's a great DVD---fun, interesting, and covers everything step by step. It also repeats steps several times in different ways so that you can actually grasp the methods (although it is not boring or repetitive).There is enough explanation for a beginner like myself, but I don't think that this would be boring for an advanced stamper/crafter---much of it is creative ideas that everyone can benefit from. Some of the techniques involve expense (alcohol-based dyes, pasta machine, silk fabric, etc.) so if you have no supplies like me, it could be costly to pursue. Many of the techniques do just involve basic stamping supplies, however, and any of the projects can stand alone. If you can't afford many supplies you can improvise many ideas that you learn in various ways into your own projects.It explains craft tools as well, types of ink, etc. Most steps are shown in real time. At the end of each project there are additional examples for each technique (called mini-galleries) with variations and more ideas.There are ten projects: brushless watercolor, distressing with ink, one page books and cards, embellishments, alcohol ink agates, brayered embossing, faux batik, fragments from clay, faux soldering, ""domino diary"" (small book with altered domino as cover), and altered scrapbooking. Other topics explored include cards, tags, using scarps, dying fabric, clear embossing, jewelry, clay stamping, cards with wearable pins and some rudimentary bookbinding.At first I was dismayed because the DVD has a heavy focus on stamping. I'd never done stamping and thought it was pretty straight forward and limited. Did I buy the wrong DVD? Absolutely not. To my surprise I fell in love. I even purchased the next DVD in this series called ""The Journey Continues with Tim Holtz"". I was amazed at the range of what can be done with stamps!Special features include a gallery at the end, which is a review of all projects, with pictures of examples that are variations. Tim Holtz narrates the gallery with a monologue about altered scrapbooking, creativity, inspiration, classes, being an artist, teaching, and supplies. When you see a tip or a sample that apppeals to you, you can jump quickly and directly to the technique. This is very handy.Extras include: tips from projects all compiled in one place, metric conversions, bloopers, stamps and supplies used in projects, and info about other PageSage DVDs. SO much better than a class!Very well done, and highly recommended.",4 "Think New This is good stuff, particularly for the avid urban scrap booker who is bored with the ""cutsy"" stuff that one finds in most scrapbooks, or in the online stores. A step by step read that brings a lot of new elements and sentiments to the scrap table. I particularly enjoyed the new and different ways to use around the house or old scrap book stuff. An overall good series for those looking for ideas outside the usual comfort zone",3 "EXCELLENT An Altered Journey by Tim Holtz is just what you want if you would like a private class in all of his fantastic scapbooking techniques. I've watched it over and over again and have gained so much more creativity in my scrapbooking work. I'm going to order the ""continued"" DVD too.Cheri W",4 "An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz I love this DVD! The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because I'm having trouble with the volume. The sound is very weak, but the video is 1st rate. The production values are high and the content is great. The beautiful projects are fully described as Tim demonstrates each step and provides a complete list of supplies needed for each. The menu is easy to navigate and very user friendly. If you enjoy Tim Holtz, you will love this video. It is well worth the price.",3 "Great ideas for embellishing paper! I had Tim's Distress Inks as part of my rubberstamping supplies, but really didn't know what to do with them. This DVD goes through various techniques of using Tim's products. His DVD is now in our local library collection for the rubber stampers in our community to enjoy. I've already signed it out twice!",4 "An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz What an inspiration this DVD is. Many new techniques along wtih some twists to some not so new. Tim is fun to watch and hear. His step by step instructions are great. A must have for any stamper/scrapper.",4 "Love it! This video is chock full of techniques and ideas to create a variety of art using fiber based as well as other materials. The demonstrations are very easy to understand . After watching this video you are inspired to combine the techniques with your own creativity to make awesome art.",4 "dvd 5 stars great item.Like this very much for it is very helpful.If you need Tim is just an email away.Yes, I would said to buy",4 "Great This is a good dvd to begin your altered journeys with. Tim Holtz is great as always, and is easy to understand. I have enjoyed it.",4 "Hard to close but great! These cups seem to be a good standard size and fit well on an easel I got for my kids at a local craft store. A couple of the lids are hard to get snapped on, but once they are on you don't have to worry about them coming off. I love that you can leave paint in the cup and then snap the seperate covering over the whole lid area when you are done. This means my kids paint more often because I don't have to take the time to refill cups and wash up after every masterpiece. The down side is that there are not brushes to go with the cups. In retrospect I think I might have gotten a set with fewer cups (10 won't fit on your easel tray anyway) that had brushes to go with the cups. I've found that the most affordable tempra paints seem to be in primary colors, so a set of 5 cups and brushes would have done the trick for me.",3 "felt riped off Yes I got these. They took forever! and then I got them in a big box and when I opened it, it was a teeny tiny little thing. After paying to much for shipping. I felt very ripped off. It does say how many are in there and I did pay the shipping because at the time I could not find any here where I live (In Japan) Usually things I order get here fast but not this. I wont buy anything uless it is bigger or in bulk to make it worth the shipping. I will also just plan on it taking longer then normal. I am not saying I wont buy from them again, because I may if I need something, and feel I can make it work it. Its more my fault then the companys for not thinking it all through.",1 "Best for marking stitches Since these are so thin, they don't make holes in your work. The other thicker rings make gaps in fine knitting. Be warned, though, since these are so thin and light, they tend to get lost easily so buy extra.",4 "good arrived on time have not used it yet so can't say more, shippment was fast looking foward to using it.",3 "John james quilting needles great product i have a tendesy to bend by quilting needles not so with these good qulit produce would recomens",4 "Not smooth. My experience working with Susan Bates plastic yarn needles was not the best. Perhaps it was a defective package that I purchased, but the tips were not totally smooth, and this caused me to have some slight difficulty as they would sometimes snag on fibers as I worked. I ultimately replaced them with metal yarn needles and was very satisfied.I like to work quickly, and this repeated catching on the yarn caused me some real aggrivation -- made more so because it created an unnecessary delay in my work over such a tiny thing gone wrong.I strongly recommend the metal needles!",0 "crochet needles Very happy with purchase. the eyes are large enough for yarn and these needles don't make my fingers bleed when i accidentally prick myself.",4 "Perfect choice Am very pleased with these for assembling knitting and crochet projects. They are smooth, easy to use and don't corrode so they'll last a long time.",4 "Oh Brother Nice machine, newly purchased, has nice features and everything that we have tried so far has worked very well. We are very satisfied. Fast, free shipping (don't ""ONE CLICK"" on this or you don't get free shipping). Enjoy!",4 "Highly Recommend! I highly recommend this sewing machine. It is simple to use and produces a great product. I use mine almost everyday and have had no problems whatsoever! Brother is an excellent brand.",4 "just what I wanted This is a great machine. Lite weight and easy to operate. I would recomend this machine for anyone starting out or a seasoned sewer. It replaces my old dressmaker machine that is very heavy, and shakes the table. The new Brother machine is quiet and doesn't shake the table.Very easy to thread and has a automatic needle threader. Instructions are easy to understand. I love it!",3 "Basic Machine, A Little Temperamental GENERAL: I have had some issues with the bottom thread getting bunched up and gathering up the fabric as I sew. The material/fabric has actually gotten stuck down into where the needle goes up and down.This has happened only a handful of times, hence the three stars. For basic, occasional needs, the machine usually performs fine and is really user-friendly. The bobbin is easy to load (one of my pet peeves!), the sewing is smooth and the machine is pretty quiet. It's also light-weight which is great for me because I don't have a devoted place to leave it out. I keep mine on a shelf above the washer and dryer and it stores easily and I don't have any trouble moving it around when I have a project.MORE DETAIL: I have never been able to fix the bunching issue, I just have to take a break and walk away for a while (sometimes minutes, sometimes days) and try again. I've tried adjusting everything there is to adjust and nothing seems to work. I've also been online looking for fixes and referred to the manual.Only once has the bunching issue been catastrophic (I hemmed all the dresses for my sister's wedding and that's when it went haywire on me! One layer of a bridesmaid dress was very sheer and it actually tore the material! I was in a time-crunch and ultimately had to borrow someone else's machine).I got this machine for Christmas a few years ago. I do not do any specialty sewing.",2 "GREAT SEWING MACHINE This is my first sewing machine. I did not buy this machine to sew some major products, however, I have sewn some things around house such as Quilt bed spread and curtain and many many dog clothes. It has worked great so far and I am loving this product.",4 "Good Starter Machine I purchased this sewing machine based on the price and positive reviews. I had very little sewing experience so I needded something that wouldn't make it frustrating. This was a good machine to start with as it has the basic stitching functions that you will use when starting out. The instructions booklet was also very good and was my constant companion when I first started. I was surprised at how many accessories came with it and I couldn't imagine it being any easier to thread a machine. Each step is numbered with directional arrows so even if you didn't have instructions you could do it. I would highly recommend this machine if you are a beginner. It easy to use and doesn't take each much space at all.",3 "Poor quality Right out of the box, the machine was missing the zigzag presser foot. I called Brother and they said I had to contact the retailer. When I finally got the foot, the machine was inoperable. I never even got to sew anything! I purchased a Singer 1507 and I am very pleased.",1 "Excellent Deal for all-purpose novice sewing I purchased this item to sew a ""kung-fu"" carrying bag that can hold long 8-footer spear and staff while holding bunch of other stuff in it. Thick sewing did not cause it any problem as I sewed zipper through double-fold material, and sewed on haress which is also quite thick without any problems. The set-up is very easy, straightforward. I had have some experience with sewing machines before, and this was the easiest one I ever had to use. Creating bobbins and installing it was blast, and what's my favorite part is that it has tool that threads the needle for you. Yes, that's right, you don't have to lick the string and hope to God that you could put it inside the eye of the needle! It does that for you. I have used it to sew on buttons as well. It came with plenty of accessories, more than I ever will need. I can't say if it will last forever if you use it for commerical purposes, but for usual day-to-day home stuff, it should be more than enough.",4 "Too hard to use, easily unthreads/gets stuck, instructions not clear This machine is a nightmare, it is hard to use for my mother who is an experienced sewer and has been sewing since her 20's and sews very often. The machine is lacking in many simple thing such as the fact that the thread guide in step 4 doesn't stick out of the covering and so you have a hard time threading it, the needle threader instructions aren't clear and we still haven't figuredout how to use it, and the presser foot is just simply slid on rather than screwed tightly and so it often falls off if you move your hand over it while trying to thread the needle. This is so cheaply made and not at all user-friendly. It's a waste of $100. At least if you buy it at a proper store, you can try it out and have someone show you how to use it before you buy, by ordering online, you don't know what your getting nor have anyone to show you how to use it.",1 "Major problems with bobbin case and tension I've had this machine for about 2 years and while I've been able to create lots of projects, a recurring problem has been inconsistent thread tension. Most recently, the bobbin case moves too much and the thread gets jammed and bunched up. I am probably using the wrong bobbin case and some of my thread are of poor quality, so these are likely contributing factors. I am now in the market for a new machine!",2 "Great machine, does what I need This is a great machine, and so far, I haven't found any cons about it. I got it on a gold box deal, for a great price. I used to sew quite a bit, using my Mom's old Singer machine, and had been looking on and off for one of my own. I don't do a lot of sewing right now, but I can see doing more now.",4 "Great machine for the price... This little machine is a great buy. Personally, I made the decision to buy because I got tired of paying tailors 10-15 bucks a pop just to take up a pair of pants. If you are a guy like me, make sure you read the instructions first. They even have pictures. It's not rocket science. ""Even a caveman...""Once you get use to the machine, it's like poetry in motion. Of course, I'm new at the sewing thing, but I have to say that the experience with this machine has been great. I got it on a Gold Buy for less than a hundred bucks (WOW), but I've seen it for as much as $270 (OUCH). For me, it will pay for itself in less than 10 alterations. Who knows, if I get good enough, I may start making some of my own stuff..or not. Anyway, as a starter machine, I highly recommend.",3 "Brother 31 Stitch Sewing Machine It's not the most powerful thing out there, you can't do a lot of sewing on very heavy fabrics or leather. You could make some light weight drapes but, upholstery fabric might be too much for this machine to handle.For the money it made a great gift for my daughter to sew on.Now she can make minor repairs to clothing or sew herself a nice dress.",4 "Meets my needs I found this machine meets my needs. I does more than the basics and is very light, and the price was right.",3 "Super Fast Delivery I bought this machine based on favorable reviews from others. Much to my surprise it arrived the very next day. The machine is great. Comes with clear instructions and a simply little acccesories pouch. I'm very pleased!",4 "2 it is a good machine, much lighter then I expected in weight, it is easy movable from place to place. I had a lot of experience in sewing, so I did not have any trouble to figure out how it works, good purchace for occasional household use or for beginners[ASIN:B00016OYKA Brother XL2230 31-Stitch Function Free-Arm Sewing Machine With 11 Built-In Stitches]]",2 "Excellent Sewing Machine! I brought this about 3 weeks back, and started using it and learning new features each day. I am loving it! The instruction manual is easy to follow and I am getting all my projects done to my satisfaction.",4 "Budget Sewing...Here It Is I bought this sewing machine when amazon has it on GoldBox. Item arrived on time and fast. This is a very basic machine. It gets the job done. Pretty quiet and not that much vibration when using on full speed. No fancy computer and stuff on the unit, just a few knobs to select stuff. For $80, I won't complain. If you are looking for a basic sewing machine and on a budget, this is the one to get.",4 "Good value for a small machine The Brother sewing machine was intimidating at first glance, but it all came back to me after I wound the bobbin. The manual and pictograms on the machine made things easy to use and understand. Operates very much like a Singer and has nice features for the price.",4 "easy to use for first time sewer I was looking for a sewing machine so I could learn how to sew maybe one pillow a year, but I didn't want to spend too much money on a ""learning wheel"" and I definitely found what I was looking for, clear instructions, easy to follow, the price was right. I just brought a universal case from a target store for $20, it fit perfectly and with the foot control on the side, all in all, it was a great purchase.",4 "Problems from the start... We ordered 7 of these machines for our school sewing class, and each machine is in use approximately 1-2 hours per week. Upon receipt, one of the machines would not work, and we received a replacement. We have now been using the machines for about 6 weeks, and have consistently had problems with the bobbin casing dislocating and causing the needle to jam or break. The sewing instructor, who has extensive sewing experience, used the word temperamental to describe them and said that they are a nightmare for the frustrated students attempting to learn to sew. They were reasonably priced, but I guess you get what you pay for.",1 "Small & robust but reports of thread tension problems are true I'm a novice sewist who only likes to do fast and easy (weekend) projects. So far, I've made a pair of sleep shorts with elastic; hemmed jeans; fitted baggy t-shirts; and essentially played around with the machine. My father also hemmed a bunch of draperies for my sister's condo and he seemed to like the machine quite a bit.PROS- good number of basic accessories, incl. zipper foot, narrow hem foot, blind hem foot, a few extra needles, one twin needle, three plastic bobbins, extra spool pin, plastic darning plate and screwdriver. Zig zag foot was already installed when I received the unit. All the feet are metal except for a clear plastic ""button sewing foot.""- ""free arm"" feature is handy- seems solid enough. I don't mind the plastic, keeps the price down and makes it easier to carry.- also like that it doesn't need much space to store. I made a cover for it w/ approx. measurements 17""x13""x6"" --can easily carry w/ one hand due to integrated handle.- foot can be raised about 3/4""- a coin instead of screw driver can be used to tighten needle holder. You could use your fingers, but the screw is small.- handles denim relatively easily, even six layers at a folded hem. keep the back of the foot lifted with a piece of wadded cloth or tilt it carefully with your finger.- robust feed dogs. In fact, I can't imagine using this for sheer cloth, might stretch apartCONS- louder than I expected from reviews- no quilting feet are included (I don't mind, given you get a lot of other accessories, but some might)- there isn't much space on the right side of the foot if you need to pass your project ""through"" the machine- threader only seems to work for size 11 and 14 needles; it's okay, I keep a wire needle threader on the side for jeans needles- selection dial feels fragile. Might break under heavy use- no setting to have the needle automatically stay up or down when you stop sewing. You'll need to manually turn the (too small) handwheel. Might not be that great for people with arthritis- foot pedal is best operated barefoot to get the most finesse. It has little middle range and likes to go at 80mph on the least provocation.POTENTIAL THREAD TENSION PROBLEMSThis machine is indeed ""tempramental,"" as another reviewer put it. If you have tension problems:- metal class 15 bobbins seem to work a little better than plastic when dealing with finicky tension problems, but then you lose the advantage of being able to see your bobbin thread levels. The manual continually harps on using the correct bobbins though, so remember: do as the manual says and not as I do. :)- the tension screw for the bobbin appears to be locked in place with a dab of green enamel paint, so you can't mess with it.- be sure that the bobbin thread is properly threaded under and through a small metal tab under the plastic guide. If you take the bobbin case out, you'll see the metal tab.- be sure you're threading with the presser foot up- give the upper thread a gentle tug as you thread through point 2 (near the top of the machine) to make sure the thread ""seats"" itself between the tension discs- rethread the upper all over againOnce the tension's been resolved, this machine sews beautifully...until it doesn't...but so far mostly good. I'm not very experienced, so it could be that I wasn't following proper threading procedure previously--but it does seem my grandmother's ancient White sewing machine was forgiving compared to this one.OVERALL:Buy if the machine is on sale for cheap; you expect to use a straight stitch most of the time, as the tensioning problems won't be as obvious if they happen; you don't need to sew sheer cloth; you're okay with troubleshooting potentially frequent thread tension problems; you want a light machine with a good number of accessories that can handle denim. I think it's a contender for around one hundred-ish dollars. (I got it for somewhat less than that during one of Amazon's Gold Box deals.) Best of luck to those who choose this machine--you may need it!",2 "Great Basic Machine!!!!!!!!!!!! I replaced my Singer with this machine and I am more than happy with it. The Singer machine caused me problems from day one on. Contrary to the Singer the Brother machine is quiter, doesn't let the table vibrate and doesn't tangle up the stiches like my Singer does. I already made a couple of outfits for myself and it worked like a charm. I only can recommend this machine!!! I am having a ball with this little machine. And the price isn't to beat.",4 "More than I expected I wasn't sure what to expect from some of the reviewers comments and the price of this machine. I certainly didn't need a toner cartridge! I'm new to sewing and with the features that this machine has, I figured that it could do just about anything I could ever need it to do. My mother, an experienced sewer, was there for moral support for my first attempt. This machine was great! Easy to use, quiet, and worked very well with no issues what-so-ever. I can't help but think that unless the machine was truly defective, that the people having problems with it, either didn't read, or didn't understand, the instructions. As a matter of fact, I know that's true because some things people mentioned as problems, are covered in the manual. I let my mother try it and she even liked it better than her old Singer. She said that she was looking for an inexpensive machine because she didn't need a fancy one like this with all these options. When I told her the price, she couldn't believe that this nice machine was so inexpensive. So far, I've got no complaints.",4 "Great machine This year, I'd enrolled in a home ec course for the second time in my life. The first time around hadn't been very fun--but then again, I had been 12 at the time. I had such a good time sewing and thought it was so useful that I decided to invest in a machine. I went to a store here, where the cheapest machine they had was $398. When I said I wanted to invest, I meant less than $100. So I went onto Amazon and looked it up and found this Brother machine, a name I recognized. It got here three days ago and I'm in love with it. I've already sewed a cover for it, and it really is a dream. Easy to thread, not too bulky, quiet... Everything I could ever ask for. I definitely recommend this machine.NataliMiami, Fl",4 "Great Sewing Machine All the features are wonderful, and I've made several p.j. sets for my grandsons, curtains, etc. during the past 2 months. The only thing that I'd prefer is a better guide plate or foot to insure the straightest seam possible. The machine has a ""blind spot"".Otherwise, great basic machine. Quiet, lightweight, small. Great price.I highly recommend it.",4 "Nice and easy I am a beginner sewer and this machine is really easy to use. I have only used two stitches so far as that is all I have needed, but I just put what i need to be sewn into the front and it feeds through and voila it is sewn together. I had trouble with the needle unthreading at first, but realised that I needed about 3 inches loose thread each time to prevent this. I recommend this machine to anyone wanting an easy machine to use.",4 "Great Machine, Poor Customer Service This is my first sewing macine I have ever purchased. I was very happy with the value for the price and the speed at which it arrived. Way to go Amazon!Upon opening the package, I found that the the main Zig Zag foot was missing. I contacted Brother Customer service via web since no phone number was included. A day later, I recieved an auto email with a phone number and called it. I was immediately transferred into a voice mesaging system with an option to talk to someone now. I selected that and was given a different answering machine...I left a message. This proceeded 3 different times over the course of 2 weeks with no call back. I finally kept calling until someone answered. They said they would get a foot out to me 'today', 3 weeks later and I'm still waiting...I would give this machine 5 stars as it has exceeded my expectations using some alternative feet that came with the machine but had to take off one star for Brother's customer service. It pulls material well once the tension is set appropriately, including my husband's heavy duty double reinforced jeans.",3 "very pleased I am very pleased with this machine. Easy to use, sews a variety of fabrics. I previously had a Brother machine that finally bit the dust after 26 years so I am hoping for comparable longevity.",4 "on the mend i just got this machine and i love it,i've always had a diffrent brand but this one is so smooth and light weight and it sure does alot for the money and your shipping service was faster then i thought thank you amazon.RoseBelleose N.Y.",4 "Good Good product, I am a beginner, just made a few saws with it, but was really easy to use, and very complete, good for the price, looks good quality too.",3 "Brother Sewing Machine This is the first Brother sewing machine I have ever owned; all others were Singer. Takes a little getting used to. So far so good. Good value for the price I paid.",3 "Tons of Fun This little machine is just perfect for someone who's just getting started in sewing (like me.) It's capable of anything I might like to do and has a great instruction manual to show me how to do it. =)",4 "Great Basic Machine I got this as a gift (purchased from Amazon), and have only used it a couple of times. However, compared to my old Singer, this machine is great! Having said that, I need to disclose that I hate sewing, and will only use this for very basic repairs. I don't know how I'd feel about this if I were an expert seamstress.Pros:Very lightweight.Easy to set up.Easy to wind a bobbin.Love the automatic threader, especially with my eyesight not being so great.Cons:I wish the light was more centrally located, and brighter.Nothing else so far.",4 "Poor quality I've had this machine little more than two weeks, and every day I run into some sort of problem. For $100 you can't expect great quality, and you certainly don't get it with this machine.",1 "exactly what you order just got the patch and it looks just like the picture. The shippment was quick and I am very happy with what I got, I might end up ordering another one soon",4 "super nice 100% wool I really liked this yarn. my mother made a great 100% wool sweater for my son.the color is a little darker than what pictured.the wool quality is great. she worked with size 7 and it was perfect.",4 "Kid-Safe Craft-Perfect I really love these scissors, so I just want to get the reason it's 4 stars out of the way right now. When I ordered them it said free shipping, but once I put in my Alaskan address the shipping was nearly $30.00 which is completely outrageous. Nevertheless, I needed them and purchased them. Aside from the fact they were very expensive, I am very happy with them. They are very durable and very kid-friendly. The blunt ends are great for young 'uns. And the light-weight plastic handles are perfect for even the smallest hands. I love that they can be used for either right or left handed children. And I adore that they come with a little plastic container that keeps them all neatly aligned. I use it and have taught the kids how to nicely put their scissors back in place. I love it and would highly suggest it for teachers, camp counselors, and parents of large families.Tips:These scissors are great for paper, string, yarn, and some fabrics. They don't work well on cardboard, fleece material, or plastic packages.The plastic handles are great because they are so easy to clean. Just wipe them off with a wet papertowel and virtually all marks disappear.",3 "12 Pack of Scissors, fun colors This product will definitely be useful for me and my projects with small groups of children. I liked that the packaging could also be used to store the scissors and contain them while traveling. The colors are fun. They are smaller than I expected them to be but they serve their overall purpose.",3 "Good bargain At only a little more than a dollar a pair, you really can't go wrong here, especially when if you get caught during the wrong part of a supplies sale and end up having to buy the expensive pair at like $5. They cut as well as to be expected with kid scissors, but don't expect to be able to carry it around in the box. It's very flimsy and arrived to us nearly busting open, so you'll probably need a small plastic supplies case to store them in properly. A great bargain.",3 "Kids love it I bought this for church sunday school. Kids was so excited to use them. A lot of fun! Even skipped the snak. And the package is also a good container. Those colorful scissors are easy to use and find.",4 "Scissors Product is exactly what I wanted. It arrived very quickly and was packaged nicely. My math students next year will be grateful to have these scissors in their little bags of goodies.....",4 "sissors p-efrect kids sissors and they sharp but sharp enough to cut paper, i like them cause they dont have a sharp point at the top and the kids can grip them very easliy.",4 "Thread These were to go with a recent purchase of a Brother embroidery machine. They are just perfect and just what I was looking for.",4 "Wooly Nylon Thread The wooly thread arrived well packaged in a timely fashion...Thankyou very much! If I need more, I'll certainly be in touch.",4 "A great product if you know the secret Good strong durable are all words that would easily describe this product. However, there is a secret and not so common use for this product. For those in the magic community you will know the answer and for those who are not, well lets just say that this is one of the biggest kept secrets in magic! It is the Cadillac of magic tricks and for those of us well worth the knowledge that we pass from one to the other! I strongly recommend buying this in the spool form as there will be plenty to last an average performer a lifetime!",4 "Alvin Elegance Presentation Case This was exactly what I had in mind when looking for a carrying case for large photographs. The receiver was surprised and very pleased with the product.",4 "Alvin Elegance Presentation Case 18"" x 24"" The case is durable, and I have not had any issues with the zipper as other reviewers had indicated. I bought this presentation because it allows me to easily transfer out images and change my portfolio, which I do quite frequently. The binder rings are a type of metal which easily snaps open and firmly closes back in place. The outside case is durable. The only negative that I have noticed is that the handle does not give enough room for larger hands, this is not an issue I have personally, but I could easily see someone with larger hands having difficulty caring the case comfortably.",4 "Not so good nylon zipper came of track before opening 2"".Vendor was very plesent to work with and no problems returning product.",0 "Purchase AC adapter here I found by doing a google search a site www.amerimark.com. They have the singer scissors adapters for $4.99. Hope this helps.",0 "False Advertising The product description is not accurate. It indicates that the set contains two pairs of the scissors and a Fuzz remover. The package arrived with only one pair of scissors and no fuzz remover. Beware of the false advertising.",1 "good product I would give this product 5 stars except for the fact that once you've used the extra blades that come with the scissors, its impossible to find any more. The store where I bought them no longer sells them. So now I'm stuck with dull blades that won't cut anything.",1 "INCOMPLETE PRODUCT Singer usually has good products, however this product is incomplete. NO adapter and NO information on how to acquire one either. With the optional adapter the rating would be higher. Please tell me where I can buy one. The lowest rating that I have ever giving a product especially a well known product. WILL NEVER USE A SINGER PRODUCT AGAIN. After 40 years I really can't believe that I am saying this.",0 "Good Paper The paper has a nice tooth and is fairly absorbent, and keeping it on the block until the paint has dried ensures that your painting doesn't warp. Getting the paper off of the block can be a little tricky without scissors or an exacto knife, but that is to be expected. My only complaint is that the paper block separated from the cardboard that it was mounted to so that the actual paper block is loose inside the green cover. Not a big deal, just a nuisance.",3 "easy writer These pens are great. Not my style normally but neer written with anything so easy before. They just flow along the page.",4 "Loved the colors..... I am not an professional seamstress but like to sew as a hobby. I LOVED these colors. Being that I am not professional, I expected more thread on the spool. I would purchase again and use it more wisely. Price is cheaper here than my local hobby shop.",3 "super quick shipping!!! I ordered and a couple days later it was here! Not much waiting time at all....almost like going out in a car and shopping for it, only much easier and cheaper!",4 "Beautiful paper! This origami paper is beautiful, and for the quality, is also an excellent price. This paper has rich tones of color, and the description of the patterns you get is accurate. It has an excellent folding thickness and gives easily to more complex designs.",4 "Product fine but that's it The product was what I wanted but I ordered 3 different items - all paper packs. They were all order at the same time but shipped in 3 different packages. So total cost of the items $22.95 and I'm sure if they had been packaged together the postage would have been much less that the $16.33 that I had to pay. If you only want 1 item this is fine but for the 3 items it really didn't call for 3 different packages.",4 "Floral hole punch Love this product. Used it to punch holes in my wedding favour tags for a little extra touch!",4 "Singer 00269 Item is smaller than I thought when I was looking at the picture. There is hardly any thread and it is wrapped around a paper spool but I guess for the money, what could I expect.",1 "Not really all that useful Is the price worth it? I think not. The only thing I've used in the kit was the scissors (which was the only thing really useable). The needles were small and fragile and you get very little thread. The needle threaders don't even work. It's like a thin wire has been elmer-glued to some aluminum foil. Anything that requires a little yank will make it fall apart. If you want a traveling sewing kit, I'd advise you look elsewhere. If you're new to sewing and want something unthreatening, then this is what you want. I doubt the needles are even sharp.",1 "good one I ordered it because I was looking for a small sewing kit to be used during travel. I found this product with an amazing price",3 "Mending Kit Perfect little mending Kit for anyone who would normally never have anything to do with sewing but say just ripped a pocket and needs to whip stitch it. All my sisters are good at sewing and I am terrible but this fit the bill for me and I am sure many other guys perfectly. I will keep it for many years for a quick fix.",4 "Needed for the ultimate First Aid Kit You never know what kind of emergency could arise or what you will need!! I searched and searched for the ultimate First Aid Kit, but could not locate one that had everything I wanted in it. I ended up buying a smaller $25+ version that had a LOT of smaller, individually wrapped items and then researched about 10 on the market that I liked parts of and printed out their contents. I went line by line and crossed out what I did not want in mine and highlighted what I did want. I bought a very large, plastic tool box to store it all in and now I am ready for BEAR! The entire ""personalized"" kit is NOT cheap, but it is customized with anything and everything but the kitchen sink. If you use coupons (Bed Bath & Beyond) and gift cards, etc., you can save some money when building the kit and - VERY IMPORTANT - if you have a flex spending account, MANY - if not most - of these first aid items are reimbursable with FLEX SPENDING DOLLARS!!!",4 "Good for the price but not 24X For the price these are good, but they certainly aren't 24X. The cases are plastic and the magnifier fits well into a pocket because it's not very thick.",3 "Decent, but opticscould be clearer This magnifier is decent for the money, but looking through it it seema a touch hazy in the glass. Still an okay product for what it is!",2 "Loupe Eyeglass Magnifier Lens I am pleased but would have liked to have a stronger magnification.",3 "TINY anvil Be aware that this is a very tiny anvil. I was surprised that it was so small even after getting a ruler to verify the dimensions given. After getting over the initial shock of its size it works well for smaller projects in my cold connections jewelry class and is very portable so my students can borrow it and use it at home. I may order one for myself to use in my studio as a spare. It has multiple sides to use as well, each side is flat and it has the options of curves to use too.",3 "Outstanding! This is the first bamboo circular needle set I ever bought. I am never going back to metal or plastic.These needles are light weight and easy to handle. They are surprisingly smooth to the touch and do not ever split through the yarn. They warm in your hands and stay the same temp as your hands, so you never get that cold icey feeling like you do with metal needles.I have used them with alpaca, wool, synthetics, and cotton yarns and they have been great.Clover Takumi needles may cost a little more, but they are worth it. Now if only they'd make an interchangeable set.",4 "spacer beads I am was very satisfied with the daisy bali spacer beads. Would buy from this seller again. Thanks",4 "daisy bali beads The spacers did not look like bali spacers I have purchase in the past. Many of the spacers were not in good shape and sharp on the edges.",1 "Excellent I am very pleased with my daisy Bali spacer beads. Just finished a couple of bracelets made with the paper beads that I made and turned out nicely with the daisy spacers. I would buy from this seller again.",4 "Does the work Cheap, does the work. It have a blue and red film which you can interchange to see the hearts and arrows. pretty cool. i used it to look the the diamond i bought. You will need to align the scope and your eye directly above the diamond else the image will be distorted",3 "Beautiful yet tangled. This yarn knits up just beautifully for a K1 P1 type scarf - so regular and even with lovely color distribution. So why 3 stars? I've had 3 skeins of it and all have been knotted up so bad inside... I spend more time untangling than knitting. My suggestion: before you start your project first unwind then rewind into a ball very carefully, not with a winder!",2 "Worked like a charm. Bought this color along with a brown and black of the same thing. Made some camo pants with all three and this stuff did great. I've washed the pants and had no fading/bleeding/etc. If you're looking to make some camo pants, this stuff is a great option. Probably works well for many other applications.",4 "bamboo circular knitting needles Love the bamboo circular needles. Yarn slides so smoothly along them.",4 "Not Pink Don't get me wrong, I actually enjoy this product. For me, it has worked really well on a number of fabrics. BUT, when I order a pink blindly from their catalog, I expect it to be an actual pink. This ""pink"" is actually more of a fuchsia or maroon. I would expect their pink to be almost a baby pink or cotton candy pink, but this isn't. If you are looking for more of a baby pink, you are honestly going to have to buy the fluorescent pink and then add a bunch of white to it.",1 "It's Supposed to be Textile Paint What makes textile paint different from other paints? Well, it's supposed to be formulated to sit on top of fabric and dry there.I used this Jacquard Textile Paint on a project I was working on. The results were not good. It was absorbed into the fabric and disappeared from sight.Not at all how I would expect a textile paint to act.",0 "Works awesome, no sewing needed!! I have to say, reading reviews on Amazon I was a bit concerned if the stuff would actually work well. The thing is, the negative reviews that users have posted; they are due to simple user error.The thing is, heat is required, it essentially turns the glue into a resin. I was frustrated on my first try because it didn't work at all. Then with persistence, and actually applying heat for longer than instructed and with higher heat than instructed; stuff is awesome.",4 "seller sold me an old dried up bottle The seller shipped me a very OLD container. It was crumbly and didn't even attach. It ruined a project day, and I had to go to the store and buy some. Worthless. Here's a picture taken AFTER I used the iron on it. Peels right off.(...)",0 "Miss described No where does it say you need a hot iron to use this. I don't have an iron and can't afford to send it back",0 "Dye The red wasn't as dark as I thought it would be more lighter.The color was okay I did use it and does have a good wash out affect.",2 "Not enough product This is not not enough and is way to expensive .There is no difference than with Ritz dye..I wish I never paid so much for a product that fades..It didn't even work..",1 "Nice delicate spacers I ordered lots 'o spacers/beads the same day. Some were definitely not what I expected (poor quality), however this little batch is great! Shiney, delicate, majority are in one piece (some come with missing ""petals"" or halved or other various little manufacturing mistakes). They really show-up a piece of jewelry.",3 "Not bad for the price For the price its a decent gift. They do lead you to believe that its an actual stone when in reality, it is not. Its more like a plaster.",2 "Very cute I purchased the paint a turtle set for an 8 year old girl who loves doing crafts and who also collects turtles. She had a great time with it.",4 "fun my grandson had a lot of fun painting his turtle and can't wait to put it in the garden this spring.",4 "Just as listed! I loved this item, it was even bigger than I expected, and my granddaugther painted it on Christmas morning and loves it! Quick shipping and great transaction!",4 "Rocky & Me Let me start of by saying that the paint a rock kit is amazing!! It is so great, especially for anyone who doesn't really have friends, lives at their work, and is constantly being set up on blind dates by their mother. Yeah, I used to be annoyed by that last bit, but after creating Rocky, all is well.It all started when I walked into the Java Cafe last month. I don't even like coffee, but I go there anyways just because Ethan works there. If anyone can picture a man with Paul Walker's facial structure and Channing Tatum's guns, then they will understand that the sacrifice I had to take by driving an extra 5 minutes to the Cafe every morning is definitely work the rewards. Anyhow, this morning was different. I had decided to finally ask Ethan to a movie, and after he finished telling his sister something about whipped cream on the phone, I did! It turns out he couldn't go to the movies because his sister was afraid of being alone at night, but he did tell me that I should go out and get a pet rock. He must know what he's talking about, because hello he's manager of the Java Cafe, right?So I came on Amazon and looked up some pet rocks. Turns out that there's only one kit, but that is all you need. TRUST me. This kit is fan-freakin-tastic. You get all of the loyalty and companionship of a best friend, and you don't have to be embarassed to go out with them because they're already wearing a beautiful outfit that - guess what - you get to make yourself! And everytime you need an opinion, your pet can like totally read your mind or something, because Rocky has always had the same ideas as me about everything. Another good thing about Rocky is that he can go anywhere you want. He fits in a purse, a pocket, you can even slip it in your bra if you don't have anything else (although I wouldn't recommend that, pet rocks tend to fidget so they can be a little scratchy).These pets also give you a little boost with the opposite sex, because now there is no place I can go where I can NOT be stared at. It's like take a picture, right? I've even gotten a few compliments on Rocky, and that's always a good icebreaker since people can't help but giggle with glee at the perfectly-matching top and bottoms that I painted on. Thank goodness Ethan recommended Rocky for me, or else I would have never found the friend that I was searching for my whole life. It's like the empty, gaping void in my soul has been mended, all thanks to Alex Toys. Alex, you're awesome!!",4 "Great surface I have an extra wide ironing board and the cover that came with it was so thin. This cover makes a great surface to iron on, almost make me want to iron!",4 "Can they learn, do they iron? Too small, has a seam around the edge that moves and ends up in the middle of your shirt. Is too thin, shirt ends up with a Chicken wire design ironed into it.",1 "Could be a lot better! Love the ironing board. The cover is not so good. It needs to be thicker and come with elastic tighteners with clips at either end (which are available for ironing board covers - to use underneath the board to tighten the sides).When I gently washed this cover (per instructions) - you would think I had killed a stuffed animal! When I took it out of the washing machine, there was fluff EVERYWHERE!!!!!Now the padding is thinner than ever!I understand that with so much steam going through the board it is important to have a pad that doesn't trap too much water in order to avoid mildewing - but some re-design work needs to be done.A competitor needs to come up with a pad for this unique ironing board shape!",0 "Ironing Board Cover wrong size The ironing board cover did not fit my board. I called the company to have it returned and the woman was professional and helpful on the phone; however, when we took the package to the post office they did not accept it for return. I followed the directions given my the woman on the phone, and the end result was pay additional shipping to have it returned. I guess it will go into a garage sale some day. Always measure first is my advice.",1 "rowenta ironing board cover very difficult item to find live -- good old reliable amazon came to the rescue -- received it in no time -- am back ironing and daydreaming . . .",4 "Best Board Ever The Rowenta Precision Ironing Board and Cover are light but sturdy - Easily adjustable to a multitude of heights - Great shape to iron even small parts like collars and shoulders - Soft thick cotton cover - Stored away in a second. With this board and cover, and the Rowenta Steamium Iron ironing is a relaxing pleasure.",4 "Ironing Board Cover Works as well as to be expected. Board itself is poor design and cover is almost too small for the board.",3 "inaccurate description of product Product indicated certain measurements,however actual product was smaller than indicated measurements.It was not usable and we are still waiting for a refund.",1 "Wrong size Unfortunately this cover is the wrong size. I needed the cover for the professional ironing board.",1 "rowenta ironing board went all over looking for this particular ironing board...i mean all over....went on line....saw in in minutes on amazon....It was at my house in days. great",4 "quality This ironing board cover is very nice and quality material, but I ordered the wrong size.Did not want to send it back so I just doctored it up.",3 "Not what I expected It isn't so much the product was bad but it wasn't the correct shape for my ironing board - to return it - well, they make it SO difficult that it isn't worth it - which is what they want you to think. It was more costly and time consuming to deal with the company than it was worth. I would never order from them again.",0 "Rowenta ironing board This is actually a great ironing board (I am reviewing the ironing board - NOT the ironing board cover)- but Amazon shipped it without the box it comes in from Rowenta. Therefore, it was very unstable; the legs had been bent out of alignment. I shipped it back to Amazon - they arranged to pick it up - and I was given credit promptly. I later bought the same item from another online site; it arrived in the proper box, was in perfect condition. It is very sturdy, has a large ironing surface, and has adjustable heights, and also a place for the iron to rest, and for hangers. For the life of me, I cannot imagine what the person responsible for shipping from Amazon was thinking - because that board cannot be used by anyone!",0 "What they don't say... This is good dye (I think.) But its expensive. They don't tell you that only dyes up to 1/2 lb of fabric per packet. Keep that in mind when you order it.",1 "Beautiful Color This color is awesome but as others have stated, you need more dye than normal to pentrate whatever you are dying. I dyed one pair of pants (I'm a size 3 juniors) and used two packs of dye. By the way...I got the same dye at my local Joanne Fabrics store for less than 3 bucks a piece. It's way more expensive on Amazon. I guess it's because they have to inlcude shipping cost to items which state free shipping.",2 "perfect! I've been dyeing fabric, mostly shirts and pants, for years, but I'd never used Dylon before, only Rit, with mixed results.At the risk of stating the obvious, since it seems like people are complaining about the color, I'm just going to go through the whole process of how I do this. Hope it helps, and I apologize if it sounds a little too Captain Obvious.First of all, each packet of dye is meant to only dye about 1/2 a pound of fabric--a large t-shirt, something like that. The more items you try to dye with one packet, the weaker the color is going to be. I usually dye two adult small or medium shirts with one packet. I could probably do more, but I rarely need to, so why mess around with it?Second, I try to use the bare minimum amount of water I can get away with. The more water you use to mix the dye, the weaker the color. When I mix the dye, here's what I do: I use a large crock pot/slow cooker and fill it about halfway with water. Turn it to high. When it heats up, I add the dye, and stir it until it's totally dissolved. Then I add the salt, let that dissolve, and finally then add the clothes. Once the clothes are in, if the water isn't mostly or totally covering them when they're soaked, I add an extra cup or three until I'm happy with the coverage. I turn the crock pot to low, and leave the clothes in there for about an hour.Every couple of minutes, I use a pair of tongs to shift the fabric around. This last bit is really important and something that a lot of people don't do--if you don't agitate the stuff, there's a good chance you'll end up with spots that don't get dyed, and the color won't be even. The tongs part is important because this stuff will stain EVERYTHING, especially you. You do not want to get this on your hands, haha. It comes off of other surfaces alright, it didn't stain the slow cooker, the bathtub, or even the floor (...I'm a little accident-prone, okay?!) but the bit of it I managed to get on my skin is definitely not going anywhere for a while.After enough time has passed and I like the color, I use the tongs to take the clothes out, put 'em in the bathtub, and run cold water over them until it runs clear. Then I put them through the washing machine once or twice, and you're good to go.Third, I try to stick with fabrics that I know will take the dye well. Plain white cotton shirts are the best, but lighter colors and natural fibers in general are a better choice. I mean, if you try to dye a black polyester jacket or something, it's just not going to absorb. And even on otherwise forgiving fabric, there can still be spots--a lot of shirts, the stitching on the collar and sleeves will still stay the original color. So you have to have reasonable expectations for any kind of fabric dyeing project.Okay, with all that said, I really love this dye and definitely plan to use it more. This time around, I tried the turquoise/Bahama blue, and it's gorgeous--absolutely the color I wanted. Two adult medium t-shirts in one packet of this dye and it's exactly the color on the package.",4 "Great dye I used 2 packs of dye for an Ikea chair and ottoman cover that I made myself from painters drop cloth- I used it in my washing machine and it came out perfect, if you have a top-loader no worries- it did not stain my machine and no messy clean up either.The color came out perfect no spots like you can get with hand dying. ( mixed the dye in a large soda bottle with the salt and added it to water while the machine was filling then added the covers, before the agitation cycle ( 20min.) was over I stop the machine and for the next 1.5h I let it sit and just agitated it for a minute or so every 10 min., after time was up I let the machine run a normal cycle ( no soap ))",4 "When in Doubt, Use more I recently purchased this dye to re-dye some of my fading black clothing. It was about 15 items of clothing ranging from small to medium, mostly shirts but did include two pants and one bed sheet. I used three packets (the packets are the size of your palm), it got my clothes a shade darker. Looking back on it now, I should have used more, about 5-6 to get the black that I wanted. Well live and learn. So my point is that the packet says that one is enough to dye to one large shirt to full black, so if you have a few items you want to dye all at once just to be on the safe side, use more. And it works really well on full cotton clothing; those items absorbed the dye best.",3 "Black dye The dye worked well if I used approximately twice the strength call for on the label.",3 "Did exactly what it's supposed to A friend gave me a pair of jeans which had those trendy faded spots on them (including whiskering) which I didn't like. I used two packets of this dye and made them a normal, uniform color. I haven't had any issues with dye running or anything. I used a large bucket in the bathtub to dye them.",4 "beautiful blue I have purchased this dye several times and the color is very dependable. Really pretty sky blue tone. It's easy to use and very little rinses or washes out.",4 "It Ain't Easy Bein' (Tropical) Green I decided to go shamrocks-to-the-wall this St. Patrick's Day. Too many years, I've been left on the wrong side of the rainbow, stuck holding my Irish for a whole 'nother year. This year, I was determined to paint the town -- and myself, if need be, inside and out -- GREEN.When I go all out, I go *ALL*. *OUT*. So I decided to dye my hair green for the holiday this year. Anyone can wear their colors on their sleeve -- I can wear mine under a _tiara_. Only I don't wear a tiara. But I should, because this hair dye move was HARDCORE ROCK STAR.Unfortunately, I picked the first 'green dye' I found in the search, which was this one. Which happens to be for fabrics. And which my hair is not.That wasn't a big problem, because it says right in the description that it works on 'all natural fibers', which my hair *is*. So I squeezed it out onto my head and massaged it in deep -- while I read the rest of the description, which includes the word 'PERMANENT'. Ouch.The good news is that the dye works like a dream. I got even coating all over, great penetration down to the roots, and the color is as vibrant and rich as a Nicaraguan jungle. Also, those pesky gray hairs I've been noticing lately? No longer an issue.Of course, the bad news is that I'm going to look like an Emerald City troll doll for the next six-to-eight weeks, until my hair grows out. That is, IF my hair grows out.But no matter. Until then, *every* day is Saint Patrick's Day, and I get to celebrate it all the way into May. Which is what I was really hoping for in the FIRST place.",3 "Bright and Vibrant color This is a great product. I had to use two packages for one gallon of water but it was easy and the color came out wonderful. It was perfect for making our hallowing costumes at school.",4 "Never again... I bought this item to dye a regular size blouse - just 1 piece of clothing and followed the instructions carefully. It did not turn out well...the blouse had segments of a darker shade... Never again!",0 "Got a New Hat Worked as expected. I followed the directions to the letter, and it worked great! I dyed my hat that had gotten bleach-stained, and it turned out great! I rinsed thoroughly, and have not had any lingering dye issues. After almost a month, the hat still looks great!Piece of advice: don't skimp on rubber/latex gloves. Get longer gloves that go up your forearm.",3 "Personal I wanted it specifically to dye a shirt that I got a bleach stain on.When I got the package I read, ""Stain, faded areas and bleach marks may not be covered with dye.""If I had seen that in its description on your website, I would not have bought it.",0 "cloth dye for a friend I bought this primarily to fix a friend's shirt that got either bleached, or sun-bleached. Not really sure how well it works yet. I require a bit of help in fixing said item, as I am disabled, and am more 'mess-prone' than average people.",2 "Did not work for tie-dye Used various colors of this for tie dye. I couldn't get the dye and salt dissolved completely in the bottles. The colors were not true because it was too concentrated. Additionally it contains a grit-like substance that clogged the bottles.I am giving it 3 stars because I did not follow the enclosed directions.",2 "dyed didnt work It didnt work for my black jacket so i will prefer to buy something different brand. i spend about 24 hours.to get it dry",0 "Terrible results I dyed a pair of brown jeans dark brown--just wanted to restore color. They were clean with no stains or special finish to fabric. I followed the directions exactly. The dye settled darker in some places than others. Had to discard the jeans. Would not recommend.",0 "waste of time and money i used one packet for one 100% cotton t-shirt and followed the instructions. it died my finger black after 2 minutes exposure (hole in glove) but it barely made 5% difference to a cotton tee after an hour's exposure. my shirt is still grey. proof even more how weak it is, the white labels are still white. and now my tee smells like dye. maybe if i spent $100 on 20 packets for one t-shirt it would have worked how i wanted it to.",0 "Time and Money Down the Drain I ordered this item a few months ago from the seller ""Stuff 4 Scrapbooking."" Not only did the dye not work, but the seller was completely useless. First of all it was shipped in a HUGE box. Too big to fit in my mailbox and was sent back to the post office. I have no idea why such a small item was in a gigantic box but it added hassle that I did not want to deal with.. If I wanted to drive around for fabric dye I would have gone to the store and picked it up myself. I have tried dies in the past and they have not worked - considering this one had good reviews I tried it and failed just like the rest. I even let my ONE item sit over night, it couldn't even dye one single item. The seller contacted me to see if I was satisfied and I was not, I never heard from them again. Do not waste your time or money.",0 "Dye See, this makes me mad. You want me to review this product but I haven't used it yet. Haven't had time. Been too busy composing reviews for Amazon.",2 "i don't know !! the product its ok and simple to use but the thing that i hate it its that it took about 4 days longer that it should!!! so if u want to wait a life time to get this product then buy it!!",2 "Worked well! I bought the dark brown dye to cover up some light blood stains on a yellow-orange 100% cotton sun dress. After trying EVERYTHING to get the last remains of the stain out (hydrogen peroxide got out about 95% of the stain) there was still a slight discoloration that on a light colored dress was still noticeable enough. I love the design of the dress and received it as a birthday gift from a special person, so it would have been a shame if I couldn't save it.This is what I did: Since, the dress is a small size & knee length, there wasn't a lot of fabric so I decided one package was likely enough. I added just enough warm water to barely cover the dress (about 3 cups), added the salt (which I predissolved in 1 cup of the water & re-added it to the remaining water the dress was in) and stirred the dress in the salt water until fully soaked. Put on gloves at this point, it will dye your skin! Then in a separate container I dissolved the dye into 3 cups warm water and added this to the salt water and dress (used 6 cups water total). Then I stirred & moved the dress around until I was sure every part had been dyed and let it sit for the remaining time, moving it around every few minutes. After rinsing the dress in cold water, I hung it on a clothes hanger in the tub & let it air dry. I love the color, it came out a little lighter than the package color and has a warmer tone to it. It looks nice and saved the dress, so I am very pleased with the result.",4 "Useless This dye was incapable of turning two white cotton T-shirts black. I mean, seriously? What a terrible product! I followed the directions, using warm water, salt, stirring for 15 minutes and then again for 45 minutes; rinsing in cold; washing the clothes again ... and my white T-shirt is now a pathetic pale gray. Woohoo.Not just a waste of money, but a huge waste of time, and two splotchy gray shirts!Do NOT recommend!!!",0 "Disappointed. If you like wasting time and money, this dye's for you. I bought the Dylon Black Permanent Fabric dye to dye some dark hunter green items black, and after reading the reviews, I would have been satisfied if it had just darkened it a bit, but it barely did that. If it's even 10% darker, I'd be surprised. I followed the directions, stirring and agitating as directed (off and on in the sink for 15, then agitating/stirring for 45 before moving it to the washing machine for one agitation cycle before rinsing), only to have it make very little noticeable difference. Some reviewers have stated that using more will get better results, but if the directions say I should use one packet for a certain amount of cloth, then shouldn't that be sufficient? Having to buy two to three times as much to get the results you want seems less than ideal, though with as few options as there is, maybe that will be good enough for some people. It's not for me. If there's a pro to be had, I guess I can say that it didn't stain my sink or washing machine. I'd honestly have a hard time thinking this stuff would dye anything at this point.",0 "Works really well on faded jeans All that stirring and waiting and rinsing is pretty time consuming, but the results were worth it. My jeans look like new. I know that isn't fashionable, but I was tired of the shabby look. Jeans dye really well, so I found that 2.5 lbs of jeans don't require the recommended package/.5 lb. Next time, I will use 3 packages for 2 jeans plus jean shorts.",4 "Wooly Good Stuff! I wasn't sure about this product, since the reviews were fairly mixed. I gave it a try, frankly, because it was so convenient to order as an add-on. And it worked great! I dyed a pair of gold-and-green wool gloves. I followed the instructions pretty closely - except I forgot about them for a while and they soaked for four hours instead of one. In any case, the outcome was fantastic. A nice brownie batter color that didn't run or fade after a couple of runs through the washer. Good stuff!",4 "Dylon Dye DARK BROWN I bought a vest for concealed carry recently from amazon and the colour was OD Green (light olive green), which was advertised as dark green. It would have cost me more to return the product so I used DARK BROWN to dye the light green a darker green. I found the review on how to use the dye to be really helpful (heating in a crockpot). Since I didn't have a crock pot that fit this tactical vest (2.2 pounds = 4 packages needed), I used my stainless steel sink.Here are the adjustments I made to use this dye in your sink:1. Heat the recommended amount of water (500mL/package) just to the point of boiling in a normal soup pot2. Once at a near boil, lower heat to simmer and add all the dye you want to use3. Mix until dissolved4. Add recommended amount of salt (5 tbsp/package; measure before heating water)5. Mix until dissolved6. Plug sink and add dye*7. This is the most concentrated your dye will be so if you want a dark colour try to get all the dye to soak into your fabrics before adding more water. Turn pockets inside out and make sure the dye is in all of the fabric, letting all sides of your fabric to absorb the dye (15min)8. If your fabric is not completely covered by dye, add HOT water until the fabric is MOSTLY covered and not completely covered (you want to use as little water as possible to have a higher concentration of dye)9. Move around fabric and put it in different positions, if folded, every 10-15 min for an hour.10. If water get cold, ring your fabric in the soup pot you used and reheat the dye and add it back to the sink11. Put clothes on hanger and hang on shower head. turn COLD water on low pressure so the shower head water trickles down to your clothes and you can squeeze it until the water running through your fabric is relatively clear12. wash clothes in cold water for a few washes and you're good to go!",4 "Beautiful vibrant blue Does what it says it will. Do not use on synthetic fabric. Follow instructions on packet carefully. I used this to dye a silk top, cotton shorts, and dip dye a lace tube top.",4 "This product is a piece of crap I followed the instruction to the book to dye deep black a previosly tie dyed cotton slack. The outcome was awful. My slack came out grayish color and not the deep black color I expected.The previous tie dyed color was not dyed over by the deep black color. I tried RIT black powder dye and worked much better by covering the previous color with deep rich black color.I will not use Dylon again.",0 "Okay If you follow the directions you probably will get the color that you desire. It will get on your skin if you don't cover up and will take a while to get off.",3 "great product-use it more concentrated I am very happy with this dye. My secret is to use higher concentration than the originally recommended. I dissolved 3 packs in 8 cups of hot water and 8 spoons of salt. Another general rule to coloring at home is not to try to change completely the color of clothes, but rather refresh it. This is what I did with a pair of jeans and a polyester shirt ( I simply took a chance with the shirt for it was not among the recommended fabrics for coloring). I started with dry clothes, soaked them in the dye solution for a few hours with frequent stirring and turning, after which I washed them with warn water and no soap. I dried the cloths on hangers. NO color came off the jeans and the shirt on my hands or on fabric after the washing. I am very happy with the results, especially with the shirt, which was a bonus for me. I still have to wear and wash the clothes as part of a regular laundry to check how the black wears out.",4 "10/10 Would buy This was a good shade for my ghillie suit and it's a lighter shade of olive, so I would reccomend getting jacqaurd's olive fabric dye so those 2 different shades of olive can mix in together. This is a great deal.",4 "Neutral I somewhat like the product. After dying, it returned to dark color. But after washing it kinda faded a little and it did not dye evenly; you can see spots that are darker than the rest.",2 "Turned out blue i bought this to color off-white white shirt. i actually left it in the dye for longer than the instructions said, followed all other steps.my shirt turned out blue. i'm giving 3 stars because at least the blue wasn't that ugly, but it still kind of failed.",2 "Worked great I bought this to dye a scarf i had my fav color pink, to match my hat and gloves. The instructions were simple and the color came out beautifully. The only problem is the color came out much lighter than expected. Its a soft baby pink, not a deep pink as described.",3 "Dylon saved my velvet duvet I have a deep green cotton velvet duvet cover I use in the winter on a down comforter. This year when I pulled it out of the attic I found it had been sun bleached in several places. It wasn't usable, so I decided to give Dylon a try. None of the instructions pertained to my situation, so I watched a few YouTube video's on Dylon and winged it.I washed the duvet, and while it was wet, I applied concentrated dye mix (1 pack to 2 quarts of water/salt) directly to the bleached spots. I soaked them well and let it sit for over 2 hours. I mixed 3 packets in the washing machine and let the duvet soak in the washer for another 3 hours. Then I ran the washer. The weight of the fabric called for 8 packs of color, but my local store only had 4 to sell, so that's what I used. Perhaps the extra soak time made up for it becauseI was delighted with the result! It is beautiful again.I ran the washing machine with some dark colors next to make sure there wouldn't be residual dye that would stain anything else, but the water was clear.I am completely sold on this product, and plan to dye other items I would usually dispose of. I was surprised at how easy it was to work with, how well it covered, how odorless it was, and how beautifully my duvet turned out!",4 "Dylon Navy Dye This dye does not work!! I used 2 packs to put some life back into 4 pairs of little boy's size 4T pants that were navy and just a little faded. They came out greyish blue, like a cadet blue!! Will never use again. I will stick to RIT next time! Used 1 bottle of RIT and pants came out so Navy they look black when wet!",0 "A waste of money. I chose to give this product one star as it did not dye at all. The black only stained in the fabric until it was rinsed and washed. I would suggest saving your money or perhaps looking elsewhere.",0 "ruin your washing machine I am absolutely discussed with the product Dylon for machines. We followed instructions through and through to dye a pair of jeans navy blue. The product is fantastic The more serious problem is, the dye has left my nearly new washing machine ruined. I cannot count how many times I have run a cycle on the machine at the hottest point with oust, and detergent. I have so far spoilt some coloured goods and some white good. Could anybody help me regarding this serious problem. I cannot afford a new washing machine which costs 400 for a dylon machine dye to ruin itJoan Stevenson",0 "Ocean Blue color came out purple I was making a costume for Halloween and drove far to get this stuff, as my local store was out of Rit. Waste of time. 2 packets added, and pure purple water. Turned everything purple. Not even a blueish purple, just plain purple. Back to the drawing board...",0 "did not dye my sweater I had ordered this based on a few reviews i saw, but when I used it to dye a sweater I've had for 10 years it did not work. Bought another brand of dye and it worked great on the same sweater. And i followed the directions to a t. So i do not recommend this product.",0 "perfect! I've been dyeing fabric, mostly shirts and pants, for years, but I'd never used Dylon before, only Rit, with mixed results.At the risk of stating the obvious, since it seems like people are complaining about the color, I'm just going to go through the whole process of how I do this. Hope it helps, and I apologize if it sounds a little too Captain Obvious.First of all, each packet of dye is meant to only dye about 1/2 a pound of fabric--a large t-shirt, something like that. The more items you try to dye with one packet, the weaker the color is going to be. I usually dye two adult small or medium shirts with one packet. I could probably do more, but I rarely need to, so why mess around with it?Second, I try to use the bare minimum amount of water I can get away with. The more water you use to mix the dye, the weaker the color. When I mix the dye, here's what I do: I use a large crock pot/slow cooker and fill it about halfway with water. Turn it to high. When it heats up, I add the dye, and stir it until it's totally dissolved. Then I add the salt, let that dissolve, and finally then add the clothes. Once the clothes are in, if the water isn't mostly or totally covering them when they're soaked, I add an extra cup or three until I'm happy with the coverage. I turn the crock pot to low, and leave the clothes in there for about an hour.Every couple of minutes, I use a pair of tongs to shift the fabric around. This last bit is really important and something that a lot of people don't do--if you don't agitate the stuff, there's a good chance you'll end up with spots that don't get dyed, and the color won't be even. The tongs part is important because this stuff will stain EVERYTHING, especially you. You do not want to get this on your hands, haha. It comes off of other surfaces alright, it didn't stain the slow cooker, the bathtub, or even the floor (...I'm a little accident-prone, okay?!) but the bit of it I managed to get on my skin is definitely not going anywhere for a while.After enough time has passed and I like the color, I use the tongs to take the clothes out, put 'em in the bathtub, and run cold water over them until it runs clear. Then I put them through the washing machine once or twice, and you're good to go.Third, I try to stick with fabrics that I know will take the dye well. Plain white cotton shirts are the best, but lighter colors and natural fibers in general are a better choice. I mean, if you try to dye a black polyester jacket or something, it's just not going to absorb. And even on otherwise forgiving fabric, there can still be spots--a lot of shirts, the stitching on the collar and sleeves will still stay the original color. So you have to have reasonable expectations for any kind of fabric dyeing project.Okay, with all that said, I really love this dye and definitely plan to use it more. This time around, I tried the turquoise/Bahama blue, and it's gorgeous--absolutely the color I wanted. Two adult medium t-shirts in one packet of this dye and it's exactly the color on the package.",4 "Great dye I used 2 packs of dye for an Ikea chair and ottoman cover that I made myself from painters drop cloth- I used it in my washing machine and it came out perfect, if you have a top-loader no worries- it did not stain my machine and no messy clean up either.The color came out perfect no spots like you can get with hand dying. ( mixed the dye in a large soda bottle with the salt and added it to water while the machine was filling then added the covers, before the agitation cycle ( 20min.) was over I stop the machine and for the next 1.5h I let it sit and just agitated it for a minute or so every 10 min., after time was up I let the machine run a normal cycle ( no soap ))",4 "When in Doubt, Use more I recently purchased this dye to re-dye some of my fading black clothing. It was about 15 items of clothing ranging from small to medium, mostly shirts but did include two pants and one bed sheet. I used three packets (the packets are the size of your palm), it got my clothes a shade darker. Looking back on it now, I should have used more, about 5-6 to get the black that I wanted. Well live and learn. So my point is that the packet says that one is enough to dye to one large shirt to full black, so if you have a few items you want to dye all at once just to be on the safe side, use more. And it works really well on full cotton clothing; those items absorbed the dye best.",3 "Black dye The dye worked well if I used approximately twice the strength call for on the label.",3 "Did exactly what it's supposed to A friend gave me a pair of jeans which had those trendy faded spots on them (including whiskering) which I didn't like. I used two packets of this dye and made them a normal, uniform color. I haven't had any issues with dye running or anything. I used a large bucket in the bathtub to dye them.",4 "beautiful blue I have purchased this dye several times and the color is very dependable. Really pretty sky blue tone. It's easy to use and very little rinses or washes out.",4 "It Ain't Easy Bein' (Tropical) Green I decided to go shamrocks-to-the-wall this St. Patrick's Day. Too many years, I've been left on the wrong side of the rainbow, stuck holding my Irish for a whole 'nother year. This year, I was determined to paint the town -- and myself, if need be, inside and out -- GREEN.When I go all out, I go *ALL*. *OUT*. So I decided to dye my hair green for the holiday this year. Anyone can wear their colors on their sleeve -- I can wear mine under a _tiara_. Only I don't wear a tiara. But I should, because this hair dye move was HARDCORE ROCK STAR.Unfortunately, I picked the first 'green dye' I found in the search, which was this one. Which happens to be for fabrics. And which my hair is not.That wasn't a big problem, because it says right in the description that it works on 'all natural fibers', which my hair *is*. So I squeezed it out onto my head and massaged it in deep -- while I read the rest of the description, which includes the word 'PERMANENT'. Ouch.The good news is that the dye works like a dream. I got even coating all over, great penetration down to the roots, and the color is as vibrant and rich as a Nicaraguan jungle. Also, those pesky gray hairs I've been noticing lately? No longer an issue.Of course, the bad news is that I'm going to look like an Emerald City troll doll for the next six-to-eight weeks, until my hair grows out. That is, IF my hair grows out.But no matter. Until then, *every* day is Saint Patrick's Day, and I get to celebrate it all the way into May. Which is what I was really hoping for in the FIRST place.",3 "Bright and Vibrant color This is a great product. I had to use two packages for one gallon of water but it was easy and the color came out wonderful. It was perfect for making our hallowing costumes at school.",4 "Never again... I bought this item to dye a regular size blouse - just 1 piece of clothing and followed the instructions carefully. It did not turn out well...the blouse had segments of a darker shade... Never again!",0 "Got a New Hat Worked as expected. I followed the directions to the letter, and it worked great! I dyed my hat that had gotten bleach-stained, and it turned out great! I rinsed thoroughly, and have not had any lingering dye issues. After almost a month, the hat still looks great!Piece of advice: don't skimp on rubber/latex gloves. Get longer gloves that go up your forearm.",3 "cloth dye for a friend I bought this primarily to fix a friend's shirt that got either bleached, or sun-bleached. Not really sure how well it works yet. I require a bit of help in fixing said item, as I am disabled, and am more 'mess-prone' than average people.",2 "Did not work for tie-dye Used various colors of this for tie dye. I couldn't get the dye and salt dissolved completely in the bottles. The colors were not true because it was too concentrated. Additionally it contains a grit-like substance that clogged the bottles.I am giving it 3 stars because I did not follow the enclosed directions.",2 "dyed didnt work It didnt work for my black jacket so i will prefer to buy something different brand. i spend about 24 hours.to get it dry",0 "Terrible results I dyed a pair of brown jeans dark brown--just wanted to restore color. They were clean with no stains or special finish to fabric. I followed the directions exactly. The dye settled darker in some places than others. Had to discard the jeans. Would not recommend.",0 "waste of time and money i used one packet for one 100% cotton t-shirt and followed the instructions. it died my finger black after 2 minutes exposure (hole in glove) but it barely made 5% difference to a cotton tee after an hour's exposure. my shirt is still grey. proof even more how weak it is, the white labels are still white. and now my tee smells like dye. maybe if i spent $100 on 20 packets for one t-shirt it would have worked how i wanted it to.",0 "Time and Money Down the Drain I ordered this item a few months ago from the seller ""Stuff 4 Scrapbooking."" Not only did the dye not work, but the seller was completely useless. First of all it was shipped in a HUGE box. Too big to fit in my mailbox and was sent back to the post office. I have no idea why such a small item was in a gigantic box but it added hassle that I did not want to deal with.. If I wanted to drive around for fabric dye I would have gone to the store and picked it up myself. I have tried dies in the past and they have not worked - considering this one had good reviews I tried it and failed just like the rest. I even let my ONE item sit over night, it couldn't even dye one single item. The seller contacted me to see if I was satisfied and I was not, I never heard from them again. Do not waste your time or money.",0 "Dye See, this makes me mad. You want me to review this product but I haven't used it yet. Haven't had time. Been too busy composing reviews for Amazon.",2 "i don't know !! the product its ok and simple to use but the thing that i hate it its that it took about 4 days longer that it should!!! so if u want to wait a life time to get this product then buy it!!",2 "Worked well! I bought the dark brown dye to cover up some light blood stains on a yellow-orange 100% cotton sun dress. After trying EVERYTHING to get the last remains of the stain out (hydrogen peroxide got out about 95% of the stain) there was still a slight discoloration that on a light colored dress was still noticeable enough. I love the design of the dress and received it as a birthday gift from a special person, so it would have been a shame if I couldn't save it.This is what I did: Since, the dress is a small size & knee length, there wasn't a lot of fabric so I decided one package was likely enough. I added just enough warm water to barely cover the dress (about 3 cups), added the salt (which I predissolved in 1 cup of the water & re-added it to the remaining water the dress was in) and stirred the dress in the salt water until fully soaked. Put on gloves at this point, it will dye your skin! Then in a separate container I dissolved the dye into 3 cups warm water and added this to the salt water and dress (used 6 cups water total). Then I stirred & moved the dress around until I was sure every part had been dyed and let it sit for the remaining time, moving it around every few minutes. After rinsing the dress in cold water, I hung it on a clothes hanger in the tub & let it air dry. I love the color, it came out a little lighter than the package color and has a warmer tone to it. It looks nice and saved the dress, so I am very pleased with the result.",4 "Useless This dye was incapable of turning two white cotton T-shirts black. I mean, seriously? What a terrible product! I followed the directions, using warm water, salt, stirring for 15 minutes and then again for 45 minutes; rinsing in cold; washing the clothes again ... and my white T-shirt is now a pathetic pale gray. Woohoo.Not just a waste of money, but a huge waste of time, and two splotchy gray shirts!Do NOT recommend!!!",0 "Disappointed. If you like wasting time and money, this dye's for you. I bought the Dylon Black Permanent Fabric dye to dye some dark hunter green items black, and after reading the reviews, I would have been satisfied if it had just darkened it a bit, but it barely did that. If it's even 10% darker, I'd be surprised. I followed the directions, stirring and agitating as directed (off and on in the sink for 15, then agitating/stirring for 45 before moving it to the washing machine for one agitation cycle before rinsing), only to have it make very little noticeable difference. Some reviewers have stated that using more will get better results, but if the directions say I should use one packet for a certain amount of cloth, then shouldn't that be sufficient? Having to buy two to three times as much to get the results you want seems less than ideal, though with as few options as there is, maybe that will be good enough for some people. It's not for me. If there's a pro to be had, I guess I can say that it didn't stain my sink or washing machine. I'd honestly have a hard time thinking this stuff would dye anything at this point.",0 "Wooly Good Stuff! I wasn't sure about this product, since the reviews were fairly mixed. I gave it a try, frankly, because it was so convenient to order as an add-on. And it worked great! I dyed a pair of gold-and-green wool gloves. I followed the instructions pretty closely - except I forgot about them for a while and they soaked for four hours instead of one. In any case, the outcome was fantastic. A nice brownie batter color that didn't run or fade after a couple of runs through the washer. Good stuff!",4 "Dylon Dye DARK BROWN I bought a vest for concealed carry recently from amazon and the colour was OD Green (light olive green), which was advertised as dark green. It would have cost me more to return the product so I used DARK BROWN to dye the light green a darker green. I found the review on how to use the dye to be really helpful (heating in a crockpot). Since I didn't have a crock pot that fit this tactical vest (2.2 pounds = 4 packages needed), I used my stainless steel sink.Here are the adjustments I made to use this dye in your sink:1. Heat the recommended amount of water (500mL/package) just to the point of boiling in a normal soup pot2. Once at a near boil, lower heat to simmer and add all the dye you want to use3. Mix until dissolved4. Add recommended amount of salt (5 tbsp/package; measure before heating water)5. Mix until dissolved6. Plug sink and add dye*7. This is the most concentrated your dye will be so if you want a dark colour try to get all the dye to soak into your fabrics before adding more water. Turn pockets inside out and make sure the dye is in all of the fabric, letting all sides of your fabric to absorb the dye (15min)8. If your fabric is not completely covered by dye, add HOT water until the fabric is MOSTLY covered and not completely covered (you want to use as little water as possible to have a higher concentration of dye)9. Move around fabric and put it in different positions, if folded, every 10-15 min for an hour.10. If water get cold, ring your fabric in the soup pot you used and reheat the dye and add it back to the sink11. Put clothes on hanger and hang on shower head. turn COLD water on low pressure so the shower head water trickles down to your clothes and you can squeeze it until the water running through your fabric is relatively clear12. wash clothes in cold water for a few washes and you're good to go!",4 "Beautiful vibrant blue Does what it says it will. Do not use on synthetic fabric. Follow instructions on packet carefully. I used this to dye a silk top, cotton shorts, and dip dye a lace tube top.",4 "This product is a piece of crap I followed the instruction to the book to dye deep black a previosly tie dyed cotton slack. The outcome was awful. My slack came out grayish color and not the deep black color I expected.The previous tie dyed color was not dyed over by the deep black color. I tried RIT black powder dye and worked much better by covering the previous color with deep rich black color.I will not use Dylon again.",0 "Okay If you follow the directions you probably will get the color that you desire. It will get on your skin if you don't cover up and will take a while to get off.",3 "great product-use it more concentrated I am very happy with this dye. My secret is to use higher concentration than the originally recommended. I dissolved 3 packs in 8 cups of hot water and 8 spoons of salt. Another general rule to coloring at home is not to try to change completely the color of clothes, but rather refresh it. This is what I did with a pair of jeans and a polyester shirt ( I simply took a chance with the shirt for it was not among the recommended fabrics for coloring). I started with dry clothes, soaked them in the dye solution for a few hours with frequent stirring and turning, after which I washed them with warn water and no soap. I dried the cloths on hangers. NO color came off the jeans and the shirt on my hands or on fabric after the washing. I am very happy with the results, especially with the shirt, which was a bonus for me. I still have to wear and wash the clothes as part of a regular laundry to check how the black wears out.",4 "10/10 Would buy This was a good shade for my ghillie suit and it's a lighter shade of olive, so I would reccomend getting jacqaurd's olive fabric dye so those 2 different shades of olive can mix in together. This is a great deal.",4 "Neutral I somewhat like the product. After dying, it returned to dark color. But after washing it kinda faded a little and it did not dye evenly; you can see spots that are darker than the rest.",2 "Turned out blue i bought this to color off-white white shirt. i actually left it in the dye for longer than the instructions said, followed all other steps.my shirt turned out blue. i'm giving 3 stars because at least the blue wasn't that ugly, but it still kind of failed.",2 "Worked great I bought this to dye a scarf i had my fav color pink, to match my hat and gloves. The instructions were simple and the color came out beautifully. The only problem is the color came out much lighter than expected. Its a soft baby pink, not a deep pink as described.",3 "Dylon saved my velvet duvet I have a deep green cotton velvet duvet cover I use in the winter on a down comforter. This year when I pulled it out of the attic I found it had been sun bleached in several places. It wasn't usable, so I decided to give Dylon a try. None of the instructions pertained to my situation, so I watched a few YouTube video's on Dylon and winged it.I washed the duvet, and while it was wet, I applied concentrated dye mix (1 pack to 2 quarts of water/salt) directly to the bleached spots. I soaked them well and let it sit for over 2 hours. I mixed 3 packets in the washing machine and let the duvet soak in the washer for another 3 hours. Then I ran the washer. The weight of the fabric called for 8 packs of color, but my local store only had 4 to sell, so that's what I used. Perhaps the extra soak time made up for it becauseI was delighted with the result! It is beautiful again.I ran the washing machine with some dark colors next to make sure there wouldn't be residual dye that would stain anything else, but the water was clear.I am completely sold on this product, and plan to dye other items I would usually dispose of. I was surprised at how easy it was to work with, how well it covered, how odorless it was, and how beautifully my duvet turned out!",4 "Dylon Navy Dye This dye does not work!! I used 2 packs to put some life back into 4 pairs of little boy's size 4T pants that were navy and just a little faded. They came out greyish blue, like a cadet blue!! Will never use again. I will stick to RIT next time! Used 1 bottle of RIT and pants came out so Navy they look black when wet!",0 "A waste of money. I chose to give this product one star as it did not dye at all. The black only stained in the fabric until it was rinsed and washed. I would suggest saving your money or perhaps looking elsewhere.",0 "ruin your washing machine I am absolutely discussed with the product Dylon for machines. We followed instructions through and through to dye a pair of jeans navy blue. The product is fantastic The more serious problem is, the dye has left my nearly new washing machine ruined. I cannot count how many times I have run a cycle on the machine at the hottest point with oust, and detergent. I have so far spoilt some coloured goods and some white good. Could anybody help me regarding this serious problem. I cannot afford a new washing machine which costs 400 for a dylon machine dye to ruin itJoan Stevenson",0 "Ocean Blue color is PURPLE. I was making a costume for Halloween and drove far to get this stuff, as my local store was out of Rit. Waste of time. 2 packets added, and pure purple water. Turned everything purple. Not even a blueish purple, just plain purple. Back to the drawing board...",0 "did not dye my sweater I had ordered this based on a few reviews i saw, but when I used it to dye a sweater I've had for 10 years it did not work. Bought another brand of dye and it worked great on the same sweater. And i followed the directions to a t. So i do not recommend this product.",0 "Personal I wanted it specifically to dye a shirt that I got a bleach stain on.When I got the package I read, ""Stain, faded areas and bleach marks may not be covered with dye.""If I had seen that in its description on your website, I would not have bought it.",0 "Good for scrapbooking These stickers were exactly what I expected. I wish they weren't so expensive; I was looking for a deal. But travel was hard to find for a while so I had to take what I could get. Background laminate is clear.",3 "Gorgeous Paper Love the paper. Saving for special scrapbook designs - it's just so neat.",4 "Beautiful Paper A little expensive, but it's absolutely beautiful and has different types of shine in different lights. It's so pretty I can no longer decide which scrapbook project to use it on!",4 "fabric grabbers the work just super, I put them all on my rulers and they do hold the fabric really great",4 "tiny Make sure you pay attention to the size instead of the picture. These are very tiny and returning them requires a 15% fee as well as shipping.",1 "It was worth it if just the fun of putting it together Assembly was very fast, though it had a lot of parts and easily could have been too challenging. All parts had labels which matched what was in the instructions....sooo ez to follow. It's a fine product too. There's not much to say about ""how"" to use it, if you see the picture and still don't know how you'd use it, you've got bigger problems than making a purchasing decision.What I will say is it has a nice balance of spacing-utility types and I think you have some options for personal preferences, but I just built what they suggested.Gold medal to the instructions writeres.",4 "Unhappy organizer. This desk organizer was not easy to put together. The dowels came through the other inside and could not be pushed back in, so one of my vertical pieces does not fit well at all. Also, the dividers on the bottom are made of cardboard! What gives! Cardboard - you have got to be kidding. Couldn't you supply a very thin piece of the material that te rest was made of. When I put something on this shelf and it pulls out, everything fall off. UGH! Try another desk organizer.",1 "desk organizer It was easy to put together and fits nicely in the space I bought it for. Sturdy product, looks nice",4 "Looks good-works great! Great way to organize a desktop. Easy to put together. Wood grain looks warm and like real oak.Great customer service!",4 "Nice additon to my desk area. The top of my desk was a bit of a mess, until I got this organizer. It fits nicely and has contained all my clutter....with room to spare. I would definitely buy this again. The assembly wasn't difficult...it took about 30 minutes.",4 "Good Organizer Easy to assemble without additional tools. Good quality for pre-fab shelving. The size is perfect for my desk and the extra compartments allows for extra space and organization.",4 "Great organizer product This is a great product the requires assembly.This is well made and designed to organize a surprising amount of things.It is everything I had hope for.I suspended it with steal and matching wood from a coffee table.It is part of a senior citizen concentrated action work station.She accesses, a whole world of things, keeps them handy.",4 "Safeco Desk Top Organizer 38 inch This was the perfect size for my daughter's dorm size desk. She put it together herself and loves the space and options that it gives her. It was delivered quickly and exactly what we hope for.",4 "Pretty Good. Room for improvement. Overall, pretty good. The horizontal divider shelves on bottom are of heavy cardboard and unfinished. That could look better. Otherwise, I like the space it provides.",3 "Just OK This item was not as nice as I expected it to be. The instructions are only one small piece of paper front and back. Someone who has no experience with a knitting spool might need more explanation. The box shows pictures of different animals you can make, but there are no instructions on how to make the animals. The knitting needle included is flimsy cheap plastic, and although the knitting spool seems like good quality, the painted flowers on it are smeared. The yarn is very cheap acrylic. My daughter still liked this item, but i gave her different yarn and a different needle.",1 "Bad Directions, Tricky We were very excited to receive this, however, the directions are less than adequate. I found some online intrustions that made it helpful. The wooden center of the spool is too small to allow the corking to properly go through the spool making it difficult to create larger projects.We purchased the corking book, much more interesting, you can make your own spool in with the directions in the book.",2 "My daughter's favorite birthday gift Yes, this comes with a cheap plastic needle. Yes, it comes with cheap acrylic yarn. But my daughter LOVES it! I knit a lot myself and had a good crochet hook she could use with this as well as some nice wool yarn. The spool knitter itself is very pretty and well made. I did not find the instuctions difficult to understand. We were up and knitting in just a few minutes. I got this for her 7th birthday as a simple introduction to knitting. She loves to make things and enjoys watching me knit with needles. This way we can both work on projects together!",4 "Fun, Fun, Fun My daughters love knitting with this. They mostly make coasters, hot pads, jumpropes, and hair ribbons. There is a book titled CORKING (Kids Can Do It), that has some project ideas. My younger daughter wants one now as well so that they can all knit at the same time. This is an activity that can be done while our family reads together. It is also a great activity for road trips. It is very fun and also rather addicting.",4 "Rough Center Hole The hole in the center is much smaller than I expected and the wood inside wasn't well sanded so the yarn tube that comes out is covered in wood pieces and has been caught and pulled. I bought this as a gift for my daughter for Christmas and I was really disappointed. I'm going to be purchasing her a plastic one from a craft store.",1 "Difficult to Understand This toy was given to my daughter seven years ago and we are still not able to figure it out! The instructions make absolutely no sense. With too many prepositions it sounds like complete gibberish. I have no idea on how a six year old child is supposed to figure this out. The instructions could be longer since it is only one page. The pictures don't assist the process in any way. The path of the string is hard to follow. If anyone figures this difficult toy out please make a video for people like me who are in the dark.",0 "pointy edge I loved the feel of wood in my hand as i crochet. This hook is sweetly fragranced with a woody smell... energizing if sniffed between stitches! However the hooked edge is a little bit too sharp and pointy and gets stuck in the yarn at times.. was very hard to crochet with 3- and 4-ply yarn coz the pointy edge 'separated' the ply strands. Also, the entire hook is a bit too long. It's great as a collectible though..",1 "Very Happy Stenciler This paint is very easy to work with and the colors are pretty true to their picture. Jacquard makes the best fabric paint I've used.",4 "Good quality These are very good forceps! They do exactly what they are supposed to do and hold a firm grip.I would recommend these to any one!",4 "Must have if own more then one belt. This is a savior for my belt, I am a person that goes on diet and sometime forget about it, so got to always switch holes in the belt.",4 "Worked beautifully I used this to punch holes in a too-big leather and calf-hair belt. It worked well and seems sturdy. Useful tool to add to my toolbox!",4 "Great tool This was a far sturdier and heavier tool than it appeared in the description would have easily expected to pay twice the cost for this item.",3 "House tool This tool is perfect to solve many times belt adjustments. This simple but small tool can help not changing or through loved belts because moving waist sizes",4 "Good hole punch Good product at a good price without the hassle of going from store to store trying to find the best hole punch. It gets the job done.",3 "Cheaply made This punch broke on me after the second use. Poorly made. Would suggest the Anytime Tools Metal hole punch. It has several sized bits and you just have to hit the punch with a hammer. It hasn't failed me yet and remains sharp after many uses. Stay away from this SE tool and get the Anytime one.",0 "Leather Punch This item works great. It is well made. It will last a life time. I recommend this items to anyone working with leather belts.",4 "nice Well made and sturdy. The large hole does not line up perfectly but everything else is mint. I would buy again.",4 "SE Leather Hole Punch I had to punch several times to get the whole made. The puncher slipped out of position several times. It appeared to be unstable on the garment and moved before I could punch my belt.",2 "work fine not well made, but does what it suppoded to do. Some punch rings are irregular, not perfectly round, but overall it's a handy tool to make additional holes on your belt.",3 "I get what I want This product exactly did(does) its job for the money. Plus, it was shipped really fast right to my front door.",3 "Works pretty well, could be sharper. I was too lazy to find a professional to punch the holes in my new belt for me, so I bought this and decided to do it myself. Well it works okay, but it's not sharp enough to cut cleanly through on the first punch, and impossible to line up exactly when you punch it again and.. well you do the math. So for me it was pretty hard to cut perfectly round holes with this. But for the price, it certainly did its job.",3 "Leather punch tool It's OK for the small leather job even if the tool doesn't perform a great clean cut on leather since the punch heads don't align well in 90 degrees with the opposite round base.",2 "Belt Holes Had 4 belts 'punched' within minutes of opening the box. Love the rubber grips. If I ever find my old belt punch I will throw it away.",4 "Very nice. Works well.I used it on my belts after I lost some weight.Pretty heavy and substantial, seems well made.",4 "Not heavy duty leather hole punch This item is definitely not for thicker leather hole punch. It won't work well if you try to punch a bigger hold on a medium thick leather. You get what you paid for.",0 "DOES NOT WORK This review is simple: This product does NOT work. At all!! I purchased this product to punch additional holes into my belts. This product is hard to use and perhaps even dangerous. It simply would not and could not put a hole through my leather belts, any of them. This product is futile and I never used it again. So don't be fooled.",0 "Perfect This product is just what I want. It works perfect and makes my belt fits me very well. So just buy it if you really need a this kind of staff.",4 "Holey Moley!! Works great. Used it on an old belt to test it out then went straight to the two new belts i had just bought. I could drive an hour to return the belts to the store i purchased them from or just punch in a new hole or two. Cheap and great way to save money. Worked like a charm.",4 "Good quality It has handled my husband's rough n tough treatment. Works easily and has got my hubby interested in leather working again.",4 "So Far, So Good I received the leather hole punch tool via Amazon Prime within a day without even having to pay the one-day shipping fee. I tried the item out on one of my leather belts and it worked well so far.",3 "GREAT PRODUCT!! THIS IS A HEAVY DUTY HOLE PUNCHER AN I LOVE IT. IT IS VERY STRONG AN HEAVY DUTY ANY ONE LOOKING FOR A LEATHER HOLE PUNCH THIS THE PRODUCT U MUST GET !! YOU CAN'T GO WRONG ON THIS TOOL..",4 "GOOD PRICE Just need to twist handles with pressure, work great. I did need to super gluse handle grips, they wanted to come off.",4 "Great tool I had to loosen the screw that holds the hole puncher wheel in place, but after that it was really easy to use, easier than I thought it would be actually. I have a ton of belts that I wanted to punch so I could wear differently, also some purse straps that I wanted to shorten. Great tool! Sturdy and well built.",4 "Works Like a Charm This is a really high quality product!~ i recently purchased this item and i have used it more than 20times! its really easy and really tough to break! i highly recommend it!!!",4 "looks like used item This puncher works okay but it does really look like used item. And it needs a lot a effort to punch through the hole and you may need to punch it twice or more to cut it through.",2 "Weak One punch came to me slightly bent. One other bent after several times using it. It is still useable, but not as sharp as clean as it should be.",0 "Leather Punch I bought it used it to punch a hole in a belt. Worked well. Appears well made. n What else can you say about a leather punch.",4 "Didn't work Bought this to punch holes in a leather belt and it didn't work. It wouldn't go through. A little disappointed in results.",0 "Hole Maker I needed an item just like this and was very useful and accomplished the job I needed it for.",4 "punch Hole punch is very handy for belts and watch bands and is of good quality and great price. Easy to change hole sizes.",4 "Not So Good Bought this hole puncher hoping to punch my leather belt, but turn out the puncher is not sharp to make the hole and my belt is ruin! Not recommended to people. Quality 1/10 rating!",0 "good SE Leather Hole Punch Tool, Heavy Duty 2.0mm - 4.5mm is so good ~ the price is good too , good good good good good",3 "Useful Tool Happy to use this tool, would be very useful for think belts.For thick ones.. the holes won't be perfect.Got a nice grip, and many hole options.",3 "Several holes in one It beats going to the shoemaker for an added belt hole, or trying to do it some other dumb (wrong) way.This works fine for occasional use.(If you add holes to a belt it looks waaay better (to me) if you add all of the in-between holes --- and gives you that micrometer-comfort factor! (Especially if you have the need to tuck things inside the belt ...)",2 "Great buy! I once saw someone on YT used this for their belts and I decided to get one too, esp. since I have a small waist and there wouldn't be enough holes on the belt to fit. I am glad I bought it bc it works great. I have only used it one time but no difficulty at all. I gave it a 4 star because it was a bit difficult to switch to different hole size. But other than that, definitely a great buy!",3 "Great for the price! Leather punch arrived on time and exactly as described. It does have some blue plastic pieces in it- ? why? - I was able to remove all of them and the punch itself has worked very well for my needs thus far (leather belts). Recommended!",4 "Excellent Product Excellent product, sharp enough to cut through dual layered leather belt. I got this belt in 3 days. I have no complaints. It's working so good.",4 "It Works! What can you say about a leather punch? It works just fine. As advertised. I saw another reviewer that said the scrap release whole was closed. I did not have that problem. Maybe they should have sent it back since it was obviously a production flaw. However, in the punch that I received, all size hole punches were sharp and released the scrap just fine. Happy Punching!",4 "Solid Product Gets the job done. Easy to use. To make it work easier, try using on a smooth hard surface (trying to do it just with your hands can be tiring (hand cramps) and tedious)....",3 "Value for money I bought this tool to punch holes in a few belts I had. An excellent tool that does the job well.There is even a safety latch on this punch that prevents its jaws from opening, so that fingers do not get caught accidentally. A really nice design. As I did not expect any such safety mechanism, it took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to open the punch wide enough to insert a belt between its jaws. For those like me, here is how you release the safety catch:Rotate the different sized punches until the brass colored surface on the other jaw is in between two punches. Then, hold the punch in one hand and press the punch in a few millimeters. With the other hand, rotate clockwise the little latch that is located near the part where the two jaws cross over each other. Now the jaws will open wide.",4 "This has done the job for me / no need to go to Shoe Repair Shope I have alot of belts that are too big or too small, this tool has done theneat and clean job of punching holes where I need them to fit properly.It is not hard to use and every hole punch is right on the tool no need toremove and change for different size hole punches.",4 "Don't waste your money... This item had many good reviews, so I decided to purchase. I am disappointed, however, with the lack of ability that this so called ""leather"" hole punch delivers.If you are attempting to puncture through a cheap leather belt, or something of the sort, then by all means, this is the choice for you. If you are like me, though, and need something to go through quality leather, then keep looking.",1 "Anvil is a problem I just bought this today, and it doesn't work well for me. I do a lot of leather crafts, and I couldn't even get it to cut a thin piece of leather. The anvil (I'm assuming that's what it is...this circular piece of metal that the punch meets when you squeeze) gets in the way...the punch cuts the top of the leather just fine, but does not cut all the way through to the bottom. If the anvil was out of the way and the punch went through the hole the anvil is attached into, perhaps that would work. I'll be returning this item.",1 "Just Plain Junk The first time I tried to use it I didn't realize that the ""hole puncher' that cuts into the leather wasn't aligned properly and therefore wasn't fully cutting the leather. Thinking that the leather was just too tough, I pressed a little harder and the whole thing bent in on itself. I may have just crushed it or the metal and/or construction is faulty (which is my opinion). Luckly I was able to bend it back and also bend the little metal piece that holds it in alignment to its rightful position. But I doubt that this arangement will hold out very long. I would recommend just getting a punch that you whack with a hammer. Those are much more durable and reliable.",0 "Good product I ordered this hole punch to put holes in some belt that I have. I feel like for different pants the belt may need to be a bit tighter so I thought a couple of extra holes here and there would help out. When this arrived I immediately began punching holes and I did not have any problems with it. It was worth the money to get more life out of the belts that I already have! I am happy with this purchase and don't think that I could ever wear it out.",4 "Cheap Very cheap construction. It came already defective - the spring that holds the punch wheel in place was bent and did not work properly. Item returned without use.",0 "Broke after 1 use It broke after one use on a belt. I should have followed the reviews and avoided this one but I didn't. Don't make the same mistake I did. It broke on the second hole I tried to make in a belt. Will be returning tomorrow.",0 "perfect for crafting I purchased this so I could punch some holes in a leather panel (cut into hearts) and sew the hearts onto knitted slippers as an anti-skid precaution. Works perfectly for my crafting needs: easy to use, easy to change the punch size, and had no issues going through two layers of light-weight crafting leather.",3 "Sorry Piece of Equipment Wish that I had read the reviews before I purchased! Should have know that the price was too good to be true. The wheel is not in line with the pad to punch on and the tool is not adequate to punch through belt leather. Heavy duty is not truthful. May be adequate for watch bands or shoe straps, but not for anything of good leather.",0 "Great for many applications Bought this item for my husband who needed it for punching holes in gaskets - he's really pleased with the quality.",3 "Great item! This was exactly what I was looking for. My son needed to adjust his belt to a smaller size without purchasing a new one. Thanks alot!",4 "Kisa I slightly disappointed. Even I will not send back this item-(the reason that shipping cost wouldn't be worth it), I am disappointed because as soon as I received it and tried to work this puncher-a little detail which is fixing the support- fell off. It can be worker without that detail, but still",2 "Useful, affordable, easy to use I found this to be a ery good product for adjusting the size on good belts that no longer fit! So simple to use, there were not even any instructions.",4 "Great item for the price! I am very petite and can never find belts that fit me. I finally decided to get a leather hole punch but had no idea who to use one or if it would work.I purchased this one b/c it had good reviews and honestly was very cheap!I'm so glad I did. So far I've only used it to punch holes in one belt but it worked very well and I'm 100% satisfied.",4 "Worked well Product seems to work as advertised the price was good, it worked well on my dogs collar, I would buy again.",3 "Hole Punch Tool Well, this is one of those things you think you might need someday, but not a necessary item, right? Two days after it arrived, I had to use it to punch holes in my son's belt! Worked like a charm. Very easy to use and well made.",4 "love it! i have been looking to buy a hole punch for my belts and i was skeptical about this product before i laid my hands on it few days ago. It absolutely works and my belts have now found a new life and changed my clothes.love it!",3 "Very useful tool. This is an excellent tool for punching holes on leather goods, especially useful for punching holes in leather belts. This is a sturdy and easy to use hole puncher. It can save you some money on tailoring costs. I would definitely recommend it.",4 "Great for re-sizing belts This is a great tool to punch holes in belts that don't fit. There are multiple hole sizes to choose from so you can punch a hole on your belt that matches the size of the other holes - great product.",4 "Hard to Punch When I used this product to punch holes in rather thick leather, the punch catcher (the little bronze-ish disk on the opposite side os the size wheel) did not catch the punch in the center, creating a punch that was not quite completed on one side. Not good for punching thick leather, nope.-The one and only Lambo Bovino",1 "Broke Punched about 50 holes in 4 to 6 oz leather and it broke. Poor design and quality. Was not terribly pleased even when it did work. I had given away my last punch to a friend doing leatherwork a couple years ago. It was cheap but worked far better on much thicker leather.",0 "Good one! I was looking for a cheap and inexpensive leather hole bunch for my leather belts and this is it. Even though its not as cheap as I thought, I'm satisfied. It has options of different sizes from which you can chose from to fit your choice..",4 "rotary punch We actually bought this to punch holes in fleece fabric to make it easier to blanket stitch. Worked like a charm!",3 "Husband loves it! My husband has started making upcycled belts out of old bicycle tires and he says this tool works perfectly to make the belt holes!",4 "Solid and sturdy Very well built, solid. It glided easily through my thick belt with no trouble, the whole mechanism works and feels great.",4 "Quality product! I am extremely pleased with this product, it was worth every cent. I received the product within 2 days or so of ordering it & I only used a standard shipping method. Also, the product worked perfectly, & got the job done immediately. I was concerned about the quality of this product due to the small cost, but I was proven wrong & I am 100 percent satisified with my purchase.",4 "Love it. This is perfect for adding holes to belts. I'm glad I chose the heavy duty version, because it seems sturdy. It's a little big for my hands, but still easy to use.",4 "Leather hole punch Tool, Heavy Duty This tool was very well worth the money. It did the job and was easy to use. Far better then the one it replaced.",4 "Leather Hole Punch A simple tool. Easy to adjust. Bought it to punch additional holes in my belts. Works perfectly.",3 "Good Decent product. Takes a little muscle to punch through leather belts. Thicker belts are harder to get through. Still does the job, but you will need some strength to make the holes.",2 "Great little tool. I was so happy to receive this item. Used it right away and was so happy that it did the job and looked very professional. Saved me quite a bit of money and I know I will get much more use out of it.",4 "Rubbish This hole punch broke first time out. Don't waste your money on this product, it is in no way heavy duty.",0 "Good for the money. Cheaply made Broke with the first use. Some lock to stop the puncher wheel from turning broke right off.Very fragile in that sense but it did the job.",2 "terrible It's downright rickety and cheap. I kind of knew that when I paid so little for it, and figured I'd use it a couple of times before tossing it. But it was so bad, that it didn't even work the first time. I returned it.",0 "Junk Price should tip you off. Cheaply made. Notches to lock the punches in position over the anvil are not aligned. Therefore the punches do not contact the anvil surface. If positioned out of the ""locked"" position they can be made to work. But, the punches are so dull that it's almost impossible to cut through a leather belt. Hardly what I would call ""Heavy Duty"".Don't waste the shipping fee buying this item.",0 "don't waste your money. Punched only three holes. On the attempt at a fourth hole, the piece locking the size selector in place bent, misaligning the hole punch with the base, making the tool useless.",0 "Bad, cheap product cheap job Cheap product. Puncher slips off the supporter while punching. Improperly aligned. Not recommended. Go buy a little expensive and better product.",0 "Doesn't work on vinyl Ordered this to repair some vinyl overshoes occasionally at work. The vinyl is thin material and you can poke a hole with a screwdriver or nail easily. I wanted neater holes punched to set various sized grommets. The various punches deformed the first time I used it and the entire device broke apart. If it would not work on thin Chinese vinyl, it certainly would not have punched leather with any degree of accuracy. Save your money and look for a good, American made leather punch. The item I received was junk.",0 "Worst leather punch ever. The punch is made out of weak metal. It broke within a month the punches are misaligned. Avoid this product at all costs!",0 "Holes Punch all sizes of hoses in leather or whatever. This punch works really well. Wish I had more use for it.",4 "Leather punch This leather punch does a great job. It's not as heavy duty as others I have owned but is worth the money I spent for this one.",3 "Works fine Use it on horse tack and my son's belt. No issues with sharpness or quality. I've punched some reasonably thick leather quite easily.",4 "Wholly belt holes! Works great! I'm glad I bought it because I always need an extra hole or two on my belts. I recommend it highly.",4 "Works as designed No more hammering a nail through my belt. This device works as designed. Not much more to say. Worth the money.",3 "Handy This is a handy tool to have around. It is made quite well. Better than I thought it would be.",4 "Great Tool fro a low price used the tool to makes holes for spikes in some denim & leather pieces, && turned out great.....not reccommended for heavey/repeated use tho..but good for simple stuff",3 "Mike Finally I have tool that will solve a problem that was bothering me for some time, now I can size up my belt to fit good",4 "Good product I used this product to create an additional eyelet in my shoes. It worked well. It may not do as well on belts and heavier items. It is fairly easy to use. To change sizes go from smaller to larger.",3 "Great!!! Great Product for home and professional, like it a lot. Different MM size holes option makes it more useful and practical",4 "Product review This product is not good. I cannot punch a hole from it. The design is miss-calculated, so that the puncher doesn't meet the bass when press down. I want to return this product.",0 "Hole puncher success Very happy with hole puncher. It gives you options for different size holes. Worked immediately with no instructions and exceeded my expectations. i would certainly recommend one.",4 "Good and handy tool I ruined a couple of belts trying to make holes with scissors, with nails, and It simply does not work. Taking the belt to the shoe repair store will cost you more than what you paid for the belt, not counting the time you spend on the trip,..This leather hole punch does a great job. It has different hole sizes, it's not heavy and very easy to use. I had to punch strongly, though, but the holes came out perfect. For the price and the quality, this guy earns 5 stars.",4 "very heavy but easy enough to use This leather hole punch does what it promises. The packaging does not come with instructions for use so it's a little tricky to figure out. To use it, you have to unlock the clasp on the side of the hole punch, then push the dial to the hole size you want. I have not tried the smaller holes but the medium-large holes are working perfectly. Sometimes you have to get it on the other size to get a clean hole, but it's not difficult to do. It could be better, but for the price, it's hard to beat.",3 "Save your money! This is not a very good product and I would not suggest it to anyone. I had to file and sharpen edges myself and it still wasn't a very good product. Save your money and buy a better, quality product.",1 "poor product and poor seller do not buy this product and do not buy from this seller. First of all, this SE Leather Hole Punch Tool, cannot be used to punch my leather belt.....no matter how tight you squeeze the handle. I ended up having to use a scissor/knife to assist to get it done. Then, when I tried to contact the seller to return, I never got a reply. Wasted my money.The item did not arrive in time as promised. And there is no tracking. If the product is ever lost, given the seller's track record like this, you can never get your money back.",0 "Leather hole punch This is a well made tool, easy to operate and does the job without fuss. Glad I got it, now I can use some of my favorite leather belts a few more years.Dennis",4 "cheap, reliable Works pretty well for what i need. seems pretty sturdy. Wouldn't be my choice for dress belts and would be better with ovsl or elongated hole.",3 "Useful Tool Yes. I am impressed with the product. It worked fine. Price V/S work performed by tool is excellent. you don't need to spend $15/$20 for pricey tool which work just like this Hole Punch.",3 "Got one hole out of it, then broke I got this for punching holes in a belt blank. I punched exactly one hole before the handles bent to the point where it's no longer possible to use. From packaging to the garbage can in under five minutes. Not worth the, albeit small, amount of money I paid.",0 "Useless The first hole I punched (in a belt) turned out ugly and unsharp. I gave it another chance today. Turns out that one crappy hole was all I got out of it. It is more useless than a fork for drinking water. I'll return it. (I'm giving this 0 stars by the way)",0 "JUNK THIS THING IS A PIECE OF JUNK DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY I USED IT ONE TIME AND THROW IT AWAY",0 "Horrible Its a waste of money, and it didn't last long, after few miserable uses, i ended up throwing it in the trash. The first time i used it i realized that it didn't punch the properly, i ended up using the awl to complete the job, the punches are not properly aligned.",0 "Worked Well I was worried that the dial on this product might be hard for me to turn, but it works so smoothly! I could easily select the right size. The hole for belts is perfect. It is a wonderful tool.",4 "This tool is terrible! Unable to close the pins, is of poor quality material, 3 of 6 nozzles were damaged, and no good, I lost my money with this tool.",0 "Terrible.... Brand new out of the package....big piece of junk. Wasted my time and effort. Not a happy camper. Where is the quality assurance and vendor integrity??",0 "Very Happy with it I'm very satisfied with this purchase. The hole punch tool, pretty much punches through anything I've put through it. Of course tougher leather might require more pressure, but that's a given, and people should know that before buying it. It doesn't deserve to be taken down a star rating just because of that. I've punched through all my leather belts and have had zero problems with this tool, I love it. I just wish I had more stuff to punch through :)",4 "Stopped working after the second use I recently purchased the item, used it twice without a problem on the third use the hole puncher broke! I would not recommend this product to anybody .",0 "Still Useful Unless you lose it or give it away, this classic piece is good for life. The product thatkeeps on giving.",4 "Excellent I bought this because I am constantly in need of adding new holes to my belts and using a knife was fraying them terribly. This punch has a great selection of sizes and it is very easy to use. Definitely recommend it.",4 "Good but could be better This is a good leather hole punch. It is made sturdy so you do not have to worry about the handles or head of the punch bending like some of the cheaper models. This works great on belts but if you have some horse tackle, saddel or the like you would like to use it on it may not be the best choice since they have thicker leather than a belt usually. The only down side to this leather punch is that there is a small black bracket that holds the punch wheel in place while you punch a hole in your leather. Well, this is a soft metal so it bends if you punch into heavy leather. If this was a solid latch instead of sheet metal it would be an awesome leather punch. Good news is the latch has a screw that lets you remove it and bend it back into shape but my guess is this will break eventually if you use it a lot. If this bracket is bent they you do not get a clean hole cut into your leather. The thicker your leather the greather chance this will happen.",2 "Packs a Punch Having several belts, etc. that needed an extra hole (or two!) I did some on-line research to identify something that could do the trick, without costing a (w)hole lot of cash - since this is a gadget that won't be in daily use. I looked at several punches, and read the varying reviews on them; but in the end I selected this ""PROFESSIONAL"" puncher. I'm glad I did. It does a very good job, although you may need to use some extra exertion/punch to pierce through a thick leather belt. The punch is solidly made, easy to use, and has a good selection of various-sized punch holes. The only negative I could spot is the relatively flimsy safety catch. Otherwise, would I buy it again - definitely.",4 "What a tool! This is an amazing, light weight, easy to use leather punch. I have used it to make additional holes in belts as well as holes in plastic crafts. You can easily change the size punch for different size holes. I'm glad I found this one!",4 "Terrible hole puncher. Waste of ten bucks. I bought this just to add some holes on some simple leather belts. I have 2 belts that I wanted to add 2 holes on each belt. First of all, the hole puncher does not make clean holes. I tried using the correct size hole puncher first but noticed it would not cut through. Then I tried using the smallest hole punch size in order to start the hole and then I gradually began using the bigger sizes, until I reached the hole size I wanted to use. The hole puncher in the various of sizes are very dull which makes the cutting of the hole very difficult. I ultimately added the holes I wanted in the 2 belts but it wasn't pretty in the end. I had to use a sharp cutting knife in order to clean up the hole debris that was left after using the puncher. Also, the hole puncher was not completely aligned with the flat metal head which causes the hole to be slightly offset when punching down on the tool. The red sleeve also came loose on one side while putting slight pressure on the puncher. Lastly, the metal locking mechanism that holds the puncher in place broke off which makes the hole puncher wheel completely loose. I bought this here on Amazon because of the better than average reviews I read here. As for me, I completely disagree with most of the positive reviews for this hole puncher. This tool did not work for my simple needs and it may not work for you too.",0 "Poor Quality The cutting mechanism is not properly aligned to begin with, so that the hole does not punch properly. Beyond this, the metal in the tool itself is not very strong, so if you press too hard you will bend it, rendering it completely useless.",0 "Not worth it When the punch arrived, one of the tubes wasn't even there. The others did not come in vertical to the anvil and would not have done a very good job. The only good thing I can say is that I didn't even have to return the item to get a full refund. I just tossed it in the trash. I then ordered the C.S. Osborne punch and that has been great. Buyer beware.",0 "Nice tool The reason I want to buy a hole puncher is that I am too skinny. When I go to walmart to buy a belt after my old one was worn out, I can't find a proper size -- each belt is too large for me. I found the store manager and asked him whether there is any hole punching service in the store. But regrettably, I got a negative answer.I gave up and went online to buy a belt, choosing a smallest size available. I like the belt's style. Still, it is a bit loose for me. So I figured out I have to get a hole puncher. Then I came to amazon to try to find a tool with good reviews. But nearly every hole puncher has some negative reviews. I didn't see any puncher whose positive review exceeds 96%.So I decided not to care about the reviews, and just selected this one, because it looks solid and powerful, with a not-so-high price.Today the puncher arrives, and I instantly use it to punch my newly bought leather belt, like a breeze. After two more holes punched, the belt fits my waist perfectly.Just want to share my pleasant shopping experience with someone who also wants to find a proper hole puncher.",4 "Not a sturdy too! When you try punching through leather with this tool, the punch wants to move to the next punch setting. It is a flaw in the design of the locking wheel. I guess they wanted to make it simple for people switching punch sizes, but that easy switching is a detriment to the punch. The punch will move off center, so when appling force you are not using all of the punch bit making it difficult to get a good accurate hole, or get a clean hole for that matter. I am not punching anything more than leather belts, FYI. I would recommend buying a fixed punch style, and save your money by not buying this model. I have a suggestion for a modification of this tool, but of course suggestions don't come free :)",1 "Not completely satisfied The tool worked as designed however there is a fairly flimsy little piece of metal that holds the selected bit in place. After punching 1 hole in 4 or 5 belts the little metal piece broke rendering the tool useless.Other than that ""single point of failure"" the tool is sturdy and very easy to use.",2 "The Right Hole Puncher This item is a great tool, it's also good how it looks,the way it feels aslo the way the item works.This item is the right tool for the job, it also makes nice hole for your belt and the dial also turns easily to helps you pick the right size to want to use .",4 "Nice Leather Puncher The hole puncher works pretty well. Only negative is that it doesn't allow for much space for the belt between the puncher and the base. I have to squeeze the belt into the gap. Otherwise, can't complain.",3 "Leather Hole Punch Tool Did it's job however the holes were not clean. Had to do some additional cutting to clean up the area.",2 "Good for extra belt holes When you're as thin as I am, this is a must have. Works great for adding an extra belt hole.",4 "Does the job Hard to drive through a leather belt, though, and left a bit of a raggedy hole.",2 "Leather punch did a great job! I had bought a new purse and one of the straps broke a week after the purchase. I had bought the purse in another state and could not easily return it, so I ordered the leather punch and reattached the strap. The punch was very easy to use and worked well. The job was done in less than 10 minutes. The purse is back in service.",4 "Does exactly what it needs to. While I have no doubt that this gadget also works well for punching holes in leather belts, I used it to punch an extra hole in my shoe buckle strap. Worked perfectly. It also works well for punching holes in anything less sturdy than leather. Works equally well for cloth and some thin plastic. I'm pleased.",4 "walters product works exactly the way its suppose to. easy use and great results thank you.",4 "Leather punch The product works good for the price. It could be made a bit stronger. Not a tool for heavy leather or a lot of use. Best for the occasional belt hole etc.",2 "leather punch works great. except the spring clip which acts as a stop for slecting the punch(makes it stop in proper location)can bend easily causing the punch to stop off-center of the anvil.i just bent it back to correct spot.",3 "Serious Hole Punch I decided to spring for the extra few bucks fot the ""heavy duty"" model and I'm glad I did. It does a fine job and looks and feels like it will last a lifetime.",4 "A good, reliable product. It is & seems to be a good, reliable, & strudy product. I like the way it feels as though is means to buisness. The wieght (sp) is light & grip is sturdy.",4 "PERFECT !! I bought this couple of weeks back and it works perfect, good for the price. I tried couple og my leather belts it worked as expected.",4 "Just right! This hole punch was exactly what I needed. It worked perfect with my watch bands and it's a great price!",4 "Just what we ordered We needed this product for scout camp. This was a real good price and was shipped on time. Looking forward to using them this summer.",4 "Outstanding Service I had this product sent to an address I no longer had access to. The CSR I worked with, Alex, was extremely helpful and was able to send me a replacement at no additional cost; no questions asked.5-Stars for ACCStop who took care of my issue when they really didn't have to.",4 "Great Tool ! It is made sturdy so you do not have to worry about the handles or head of the punch bending like some of the cheaper models. Good news is the latch has a screw that lets you remove it and bend it back into shape.",4 "leather hole punch great product. it works well and consistently. this product arrived very fast. the sellers work quick to fix an issue I had.",4 "Leather hole punch Instrument is very handy. It made all the holes I needed in three of my belts. Much easier than finding a repair shop.Very good value.",4 "Awesome touch I had been directed by several of my weaving & spinning friends to go to a local discount store for this item. Being dissatisifed with the quality I searched in Amazon's Leather Hole Punch Tool, found this one priced in my price range, ordering & shipping was amazing, 2 days and I had my punch tool. The ease of working with this tool is very rewarding, comfortable to use does not make the hand or forearm tired. I would highly recommend this item for any crafter needing to punch. I will be making more leather vests in the very near future, due to this item.",4 "Works great. Used to make Tarahumara Running Sandals I purchased this hole punch to make Tarahumara Running Sandals - the homemade sandals used by the Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico's Copper Canyons who are the world's greatest ultra-marathon runners (50-100 mile running races). If you like a good book check this out:Born to Run.Back to this product... I used this to punch shoe lace holes into 4mm thick Vibram shoe rubber. The hole punch worked well enough - punching the hole through the rubber, but requiring me to pick it out with my finger tips. If the hole punch were a little sharper, the hole would have been clean.To adjust the hole punch size, a screw driver is needed to loosen the metal tab so that the wheel head can rotate. Not exactly a quick method, but it does keep the hole punch secure.Works well enough for limited use.",3 "doesn't work I received this item today and was really disappointed. I really needed a tool like this, but guess what, the 6 heads doesn't turn. There is no way i can turn the heads and change sizes. So I used the only available heads and tried to punch a hole in my belt. It took me forever to punch that hole and the leather got stuck in the head and i tried really hard to get it out. So 16.99 dollars for one hole. not worth it at all. Buyers, please be careful",0 "Poor quality control. It arrived missing the 3mm hole punch. The different sizes of punches are just pressed in to the holes on the spinning size selection cylinder. The remaining punches feel like they will probably stay attached to the cylinder. If you are looking for a cheap leather punch, this will work. If you want a nicer leather punch, then you should spend a little more.",2 "Hole punch This product works great on my assorted belts. I'm losing weight and the ability to punch some extra holes in my belts mean I don't need to purchase any new, and expensive, belt until I have reached my goal weight and am stabilized. Highly recommended for the thrifty shopper.",4 "wimpie and nd cull and Metal is thin and tool is not sharp enough for me to punch holes…needed the brute strength of a man to be able to utilize this tool for completion of project.",1 "sturdy and really easy to use I bought it to punch holes in my belts. It gets the job done. a really handy tool to keep",4 "Works as expected Punched some new holes in my belts and worked great. Had to punch through both sides to get it clean through. I'd recommend if you'll use once in a while like me.",3 "Hi There! Works fine! Came in the specified time! Looks so pretty! Handles wonderfully! Gosh its a beautiful day today in California!",4 "Great, sturdy tool that does what it says Really great tool that made fighting with a screw driver no longer necessary. You have to ideally punch a whole from both sides (depending on the thickness of the belt), but it's well made, sturdy and feels like quality. You will have new holes in your belt in no time. It also has a handle lock (simimar to pliers), so it can be easiy stored in a tool box. Would definitely recommend it.",4 "Hole punch tool I love my purchase and was very happy and satisfied with it I used it on a leather wallet and it worked great thanks. Denise",4 "Awesome product I was expecting something rather chinsy for the price, but this gets the job done well. Great price for a great product.",4 "leather hole punch this item arrived on time, ordered it as a gift for sister-in-law and she's happy with it. She wanted it to punch holes in her belt because she's tiny.",4 "SE Leather hole punch Its ok product but not that I was looking fo rquality is ok but it worked for me only bad part is leather got stuck in hole and hard to remove",2 "Good product Maybe because my belt is kind of thick, so I took efforts to punch a hole.But I think it is a good product.",3 "Definitely worth of its price. It does the job and works fine if you use it properly. I liked it very much and the price is also good.",3 "Great leather hole puncher I lost some weight and didnt want to throw away my belts that were very expensive... I also didnt want to put a hole in my belt with just anything because the stress created at the puncher point could start ripping. So I did some research and found out about this leather hole punch tool. This works great. It looks professional. And the hole is strong.",4 "The leather hole puncher is a good tool I am giving this particular leather hole punch a three star because it came with damage on the 4.5mm punch. On the 4.5mm punch it looks as if someone tried to punch something hard and put a dent on the punch's end. I was also under the impression that this was going to be a new product, but from the damaged end of the 4.5mm punch I have a feeling that this was a used punch tool. Other than that, the tool does what it says it does.",2 "Works great I am able to add more holes to all my belts. This is not hard for me to use although I'm a little weakling. Twisting the hole puncher left and right will help for holes through really thick belts. It's very heavy duty so will prob last a long time.",4 "Punch is great I have wanted a leather punch for belts for a long time. After researching, I chose this one. It works great and I have used it many many times on all my belts. It cuts quickly and clean. I recommend this tool.",4 "Love this tool! SE Leather Hole Punch Tool I've had this hole puncher for at least a year now and I just love it! Reasonably priced and does what it's supposed to do. My husband uses it for his belts on regular basis (time for the gym!). Saves time not to have to run to a shoemaker's store just for a hole :-) Thank you, Amazon!",4 "Great tool We have horses and anyone that has them knows that on occasion you need a product like this to fix all your leather accessories and so much moire. I used this product many times to adjust stirrups, saddle buckles and so on.",4 "Old school tool Well, its working so far. doing what its suppose to do. make holes in belts. its a very old school tool, but it works like a charm. doesn't bring any real instructions on how to use it. but it doesn't need it any, its simple and quick to make holes. Just have use a bit of 'elbow grease' to turn the knob and to make a hole in the belt.",4 "Works as expected! Good punch! Sometimes a little difficult to turn the knobs but after a couple of uses, it's smooth!",4 "GARBAGE Save your money, made in China complete piece of crap. I had better luck getting the hole punched in my leather belt with a phillips head screwdriver and a thick oversized bar rag.",0 "Cheaters, switched item for cheaper punch twice!! We ordered this item and the cheaper hole punch was sent to us. Thinking it was an error, we ordered it again only to again receive the cheaper punch--again. At first it seemed that it would be easy to get a refund. But, two weeks passed after we returned the first item and Amazon claimed not to have received it. It was quite a fight to finally get our refund. We never got the correct item and fear that many people may also get the cheaper item and just not realize it. We will never order again from etoolscity or from Amazon. Very disappointed!! What cheaters!!!",0 "Leather hole punche Terrible quality, unsteady, makes irregular holes and does not stay in same position after punching the first time. It ruined my belt. Is ti made in China? probably...",0 "Useless Product-Avoid it This product has proved to be useless for me, because I'm unable to punch holes in my belts, all because the manufacturers didn't leave enough gap between the hole-puncher and the bottom where I'm supposed to place the belt. As a result, I was unable to place my belts that have regular thickness (purchased at regular stores/malls-nothing fancy), in between the base and hole puncher properly and if they are not properly aligned, then the hole puncher can leave ugly marks on your belt where you don't want them to be seen.I would have given it 0 stars if I could because there's no utility. So, if you have a belt of regular thickness, then avoid this.",0 "No need to lose weight! This hole puncher did a great job. Now I don't have to fight to lose weight when I can punch holes in belts that have become too small. This tool was a little hard to use at first because it came with no instructions but I was able to finger it out after tinkering with it for a few minutes. I highly recommend this to anyone.",4 "Incorrectly Assemble Not even functional because it was assembled incorrectly (I can tell from the photo... and from the fact that it does not open or close)Looks like some people are just getting a product that is actually in working form, while others are getting one that was put together by a drunk man. So if you order this product, you might get lucky, and for $7, you might want to take the gamble.",0 "Help!! Please! I tried using it and not get either in paper or plastic, much less in leather. Anyone know of a video showing the use. Thank you very much.",1 "It doesn't work. This is a fancy looking product but it is a very poor leather punch. I had to go back to my old ""plain jane"" leather punches, which worked much better.",0 "One worked, the other did not Ordered two of these. One worked OK. The other did not. Punch was not alight properly and could not be fixed.",1 "piece of junk Most of Tandy leather's tools are junk. This is no exception. Rotating tip doesn't ensure perpendicular contact with the leather, because the locking mechanism has too much play. As a result the hole maybe crocked or misplaced. Just avoid this one and buy non-rotating punch from Osborne",0 "good job this one does it. bought it to put some more holes in the belt that I bought with too few holes. it worked very well for that. it will be a good tool to have around the house for any holes that need to be punched out correctly.",4 "Work Very Well!!! This product has saved me alot of $ because I can get more wear from my belts while dieting. The punch is not difficult to use and it's fast. Would recommend the product.",4 "hole puncher I bought this belt hole puncher because the belt i bout was to big and didn't want to take it back. so i wasn't sure how it would work and its a very simple tool that is easy and convenient.I wish i knew about it before i wouldnt have ruined good belts trying to use a nail to make a whole in them",4 "It does the job perfectly I have absolutely no complain about this. It was cheap, and the two times that I used it, it did the job beautifully. It puts perfect holes into my belts. Couldn't have asked for more.",4 "Love It! Great product - I love the price and the quality of this product. I am working on a variety of projects and love this tool! My husband has been losing weight and it will help to add more holes to his belt too!",4 "Great, well made tool I always have to add more holes to my belts, and this is the perfect tool for it. This is a well made tool, it feels sturdy, and it works just as I expect it to.",4 "SE Leather Hole Punch was GREAT! This product met my expectations completely and was a better buy than other vendors offered. The tool works well and is easy to maintain",4 "Fit the bill A bit difficult to use, and hard to empty the holes of the punched leather (or whatever). But it served the purpose, my belts now fit!",3 "Only used it once, then it was retired... I used it to punched two holes on my leather belt, then dump it to the trash bin. Spent $8 dollars on it, so don't complain.",0 "Hole Punch This product is very good and safe. Handle lock provides storage safety.Making holes is very easy using this product",3 "Cheap price = cheap tool I bought this product bc I had just started working with leather. It worked for about a month before the turning punch part got crooked & now the tool is useless. It is good for really thin leather but any thick leather, it doesn't even punch all the way through. Not recommended for serious leather working.",1 "Works WORKS VERY POORLY WILL NOT PUNCH THRU BELTS.HAS NO INSTRUCTIONS WITH IT.SCREW WILL NOT GO BACK IN PLACE ONCE REMOVED.",0 "Average quality at fair price This leather hol punch did the job necessary on my duty leather belt. It is not something I recommend for someone who does leather craftwork or needs a punch for animal tack etc. It is a good occasional punch for belts and the like. If you want something that's inexpensive and gets the job done, this will work. If you do a lot of work, have weak hands or need something that will punch a hole in a bridle or rein, get a more expensive one with longer hand grips.",3 "leather punch I bought this tool to make my belts fit. It was easy to use . It worked great. Now all my belts that were too big fit. I recommend this punch.",4 "misaligned spikes after few uses I have rarley used this but the alignment of the spikes with the punch base has shifted and thus it is of no use now.....very poor quality and no customer service to call to",0 "good tools very good tools for diferents purpose , it help me in many way , very usefull divece, very good cuality",4 "Budget Leather Hole Punch Tool that Works I purchased this leather hole punch tool to add some additional holes to a triple-stitched bison leather belt that is approximately 1/8"" thick. The product works as advertised; however, the orange comfort grips are able to spin freely on the handles. I recommend punching the hole with the product, then keeping the handles pressed while rotating the unit side-to-side approximately 45-degrees to guarantee a clean cut.I had no problems with the unit successfully punching three new holes into my thick bison leather belt.",3 "Not what I was hoping for. I have two fully metal leather punches right now that are dulling out because of use, so I thought I would get a new one that would work better. Nope. It works about as well as the duller metal one. Heavy duty my hind end...The ONLY redeeming quality is that the handles are more comfortable, but even then, you have to push down harder, which renders that null and void because it feels the same as using the metal ones.",0 "hole punch very nice made well ,have not had a chance to use it yet,happy with purchase.",4 "does what it says this item does what it says it would do. nothing to figure out very simple to use and looks pretty heavy duty.",4 "sturdy mechanism, difficult to use on heavy leather This punch is offered in a familiar shape. Initially, it is very difficult to rotate the center ring on which the various punch tubes are located. It may get easier to use over time. Mechanism is stable, but it was difficult to punch heavy leather (3/32 in thick). If you have patience and a fair amount of grip strength, this is a good product,",2 "Leather punch Heavy duty enough for moderate use. Package is marked with hole diameters in inches but tool is marked in milimeters. So,you have to convert.",3 "You get what you pay for For $7.50 I really can't complain, but I'm going to anyway.My biggest complaint is that the smallest of the 6 punches - the 2mm punch I bought this for - is defective. It punches just fine, but the punched leather collects inside the ""tube"" of the punch and is nearly impossible to get out. Once it's full, you cannot punch any more. The other punches have cutouts behind each tube, allowing the leather to be pushed through. Hopefully this is a defect, not a design flaw.Other than that, the tool seems quite indestructible. Punches punch just fine, though the cuts aren't always clean-through; you might have to do a little clean-up with thread snips to finish the job. I have not had the wheel lock slippage problems other people have posted about, but then the toughest thing I've punched is a 3mm thick leather belt.So, it's okay, but I'd shop around a bit more if it weren't too late.",2 "Heavy duty adjustable hole punch. Looks to be worth a few extra buck over some others I have seen. Should do all the punching I need for many years.",4 "Delivers as Promised Purchased this product to add a loop to an old favorite belt. Works like a charm and couldn't beat the price. Delivered to my house w/ in just a few days. No complaints and I would recommend this product to a friend.",4 "Solid and great price. This product does exactally what it says on the tin. It's well made from strong metal. The punching action is simple and smooth. I had a pretty thick belt which I needed some extra holes on and it did them with ease. The handles are good for the odd punch here and there, but if this is a tool you are going to use for extended periods of time, you might want to put a better grip on it.The price that I paid made this item a steal, so anything under $10 is a bargain I think.Overall - Pleased with the product, did exactally what I wanted!",3 "As expected Just what I was looking for to add holes to my belt. The prongs were nice and sharp and penetrated easily through the leather. I am satisfied with this purchase.",4 "Works like it should I don't have a whole lot to say other than this product works like it should and was worth the price.",4 "This tool is great The holes I made with this are indistinguishable from the original holes of my belts.Works easy enough. You just need to squeeze hard if you have a thicker belt, but that's normal.Great gadget, a must have.",4 "Leather Hole Punch Tool, Heavy Duty Works nice on my leather belts, the holes made are clean. Heavy duty as it is as I tried it with different leather thickness...Five stars product !!!",4 "Hole punch Tool edge wears out fast. Not for long term use. Lasted for only one project for me. I do not recommend.",1 "Ok for the price This punch is ok for the little money I spent on it.If you are wanting a high quality punch, this is not it.",2 "Really bad I didnt like this at all puch comes out really badI might as well use my drill to make the hole",1 "Not the best, but it gets the job done. I bought this to punch extra holes in in my polo knee pads and a few belts. It's made out of a pretty sturdy metal, and I don't worry about it holding up when I'm punching holes. My complaint is that it doesn't quite cut through the leather as well as other hole punches I've used. It could be sharper. This leather punch cut through the majority of the thin leather easily, but the parts aren't quite flush (I'm guessing), which is why it never quite cuts the hole completely (think of an old paper hole punch - they'll punch the holes, but there will be a little part that isn't really cut, so the inside hole sticks to the sheet and you have to rip it of - I hope that makes sense, haha).The straps on my knee pads are pretty thick (comparable to bridle leather), but I keep them well conditioned. If you intend to use it on tack, it should work just fine for well conditioned leather. If the leather is dry and cracking, punching a hole with these might be difficult. These were able to get the job done for my knee pads, with a lot of grunting, twisting, and pulling, and for the belts, with less effort.If you're not looking to spend too much on a hole punch and it's only for a couple of things (from bridle leather to belts), I'd recommend this. If you plan to use it professionally or regularly, maybe spending a little more on a quality hole punch will be worth it, to avoid the frustration you might get with this one.",2 "It worked I bought a new belt, but needed to add one more hole to fit me. Didn't want to pay $10 to get someone to punch a hole, so I decided to buy the hole puncher. The hole puncher came in a cheap packaging. The tool smelled and felt like it was submerged in oil. So I used a paper towel wrapped around the handles in holding the hole puncher. Adjusting the wheel (in selecting the size of the hole) was a little hard. Had to put some pressure and be careful not to pinch my finger. The tool worked fine however. I punched the hole with no problem. Then used it again to punch a hole in the leather band for my watch. Worked fine.It didn't come with instruction, but it was pretty easy to figure out how to use it. All in all, it worked as advertised.",3 "works great Was really worried not knowing what to expect. Used it as soon as it arrived & worked great. Used it to punch extra holes on my purse leather strap. I have no upper body strength & was no problem to use this. Created holes with minimal effort from me. For the price of this product, I'm happy with the quality I got. I highly recommend to anyone.",4 "Leather Hole Punch Tool, Heavy Duty Slightly defective but it does work. The anvil post is crooked. Since the punch does not meet the anvil squarely, you must turn the leather in the hole punch to get a clean, full circle cut.",2 "Works Well The only downside to this product is that you have to use a screw drive to change from one size to the other.",3 "Heavy, tough to use. Heavy, and tough to use. The rotator holes are not sharp enough to cut through genuine leather. have to really press hard to make a hole.",2 "Does not work on fabric The product description needs to be changed. I bought this glue specifically because the description says it works on fabric. This is not true. I tried gluing plastic to fabric and that did not work. I also tried gluing fabric to fabric. That also did not work. There was not even any adhesion between the pieces; they fell apart as if there were never any glue applied between them. The items I used were dry and I let them sit undisturbed for a day.The product works fine gluing paper to paper, and attaches them better than Elmer's.",0 "Would not hold fabric Tried to glue a tote bag and it would not stick anything together - returned product.",0 "Did not perform as advertised I tried to use this fabric glue to glue fabric together, but it did not hold at all. I was very disapointed.",0 "not a fine line I purchased to use for crafting type of project gluing glitter on a pair of shoe. the packaging says it can be used to write with, though it held the glitter in place, it is a very thin, watery glue that spread out acrias the surface of the shoe and it did not hold a fine line.I did not try it on fabric.",0 "Does not work 1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work, October 31, 2012By DisappointedAgainThis review is from: Adhesive Tech A Fine Line 1.42-Ounce Liquid Fabric Glue (Kitchen)I purchased this product to glue a little velcro to a vertical surface. The consistancy was like water. a tiny drop on the back of the velcro soaked through. I held it to the surface...clean and dry...and the velcro slid down. I held it secure, it still slid. I removed it and let it stand to see if it got tacky. Still wet and would not stick to anything. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS PRODUCT!Item being reviewedAdhesive Tech A Fine Line 1.42-Ounce Liquid Fabric GlueThe Fine PrintAll submitted reviews are subject to the license terms set forth in our Conditions of Use.Your reviews will be posted within 48 hours.Submissions that do not follow our review guidelines will not be posted.You must be over 13 in order to submit a review for this item.If you believe that the product you are reviewing is unsafe, please report this information to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or contact Amazon.com directly.",0 "does not work If you are looking for a glue that holds fabric together, this isn't it. They need to rename this product as its misleading.",0 "AD-TECH FINE LINE GLUE I DID NOT THINK THAT THE GLUE WOULD COME OUT IN A FINE LINE BUT IT REALLY DOES. I DOES EVERY THING THEY SAY IT WILL. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED IT IS THE BEST GLUE ON THE MARKET.",4 "Description Dominated by an earthtone palette and Navajo motif this scene of Native American pottery is a lovely accent for your Southwestern decor. This Gold Collection Dimensions kit includes 18 count beige Aida cloth, cotton floss, color chart, instructions and needle. 5''x7''",4 "Beware of this winder This winder is an inferior version of one they used to make, but don't anymore. This winder scratches the inside of the blades of the shuttle and can easily break off the blades. In fact, I was sitting in Lacis with the inventor of the winder, Jules Kliot when he tried to demonstrate it with one of my german faux tortoise shell shuttles. As soon as he started to wind it the blade broke right off! Fortunately, they had more shuttles, so he replaced it then and there. However, do NOT USE this on any antique shuttles or you will sorely regret it! Clover's faux tortoise shell shuttles have ridges where the thread can easily slide between the blades eliminating the need for a winder.",0 "somewhat helpful Product has not been as handy as I had hoped it would be. Instructions are merely a picture. I don't know how to keep it from popping off the shuttle occationaly, as the thread catches it. It does make it easier to hold the shuttle....if you can keep it on the shuttle. It is in the path of the quick moving thread and catches sometimes. My skills in this area are developing, so it could be my coordination is not the best.Novice tatter",2 "shuttel winder I'm loving it , I got a victorian tatting shuttle for Christmas and with out the winder it distroyed the thread . It makes winding so easy . Thank you",2 "Great for hand quilting! Needed one and this one is great for for pulling those threads through when hand quilting or for use when crafting.",3 "forget this one Product is as pictured, looks and feels good until you go to use it. Very hard to open if you can open it at all.",0 "Great quality I bought it for my friend. She loves it. She said what she loves the most is the dark background of the picture and how easy it is to work with the Dimentions schemes.",4 "Great pattern! This is the very first cross-stitch I've ever done and I love it! It wasn't super easy but it was pretty enough that it forced me to keep at it until it was finished. Larger patterns were too intimidating and so many patterns are just not my style, but this was perfect. I highly recommend this one to cross-stitchers of any experience level.",4 "Problem with the width I have never used boning in a garment before. I ordered 1/4"" boning, as the pattern directed. I got the package marked 1/4"" boning, and it is very nice -- except for one major flaw -- it is actually 1/2"" wide. The boning itself is 1/4"" wide, but it is encased in fabric, making the total 1/2"" wide. My pattern calls for it to be inserted in a 3/8"" placket at the bodice seams -- obviously something 1/2"" wide will not slide in there.Fortunately for me, I tried it in only one seam, and discovered the problem. I solved it by sewing the boning right next to the seam with a zipper foot, and then lapping the seam allowance over the boning and sewing the other side, also using the zipper foot. It worked well, and the product is actually very nice -- I just wish the dimensions were clearly stated in the product description and on the packaging.I did appreciate the instructions to place the curve towards the body. I may not have done that otherwise.",2 "Great for costumes I used this to make the bustier for my halloween costume. It worked great, although can be difficult to cut. It slides easily in and out of casing, as needed.Be sure to measure the total yardage that you need before ordering! I forgot this step and ended up running out halfway through!",4 "Featherweight boning A good quality product, the 'sleeve' around the boning fits nicely. I had looked at bulk boning while in town, and it was of very poor quality. If I am going to take the time to sew an item (dress) that requires boning, I want to use quality notions, this item is of good quality & it saved me a trip to town!!",4 "Hard to find items for the Seamstress Grateful we can still find these sewing supplies somewhere even if we have to hope it is exactly what one wants. I know those who sew are shrinking in numbers along with stores that carry such supplies. Have not used the protect yet however, it was needed for my supply closet.",2 "Excellent for kids projects This product is, for lack of a better term, stellar. It is great for painting craft projects like homemade masks, paper mache products, or just coloring in general. It is very easy to wash off floors, kids, chairs, carpets, and walls. It does however stain the rag you use so be sure to use an old one, as for clothes, do not wear white, and scrub with Oxy clean very well and it will come off. I do not recommend this for painting furniture, as a base coat, or anything metal, if you wanted to try and do home touch ups or what have youl it will come right off.",4 "didn't turn copper or brass color IMO turned silver color and was not as described. Don't waste your money and get some real silver solder.",0 "Best of the Inexpensive Loupes This is actually an MG960 10X loupe by Hawk. I tested several of the inexpensive loupes offered at Amazon in order to select one for a larger purchase to be used by professional printers. This was the best one in my estimation and the majority of the other people I showed it to. It is small, but the image is in good focus across the entire viewing area.",4 "Works great, but I like the original Tacky Glue better I do a good amount of crafts and have been using Tacky Glue for almost 10 years. It works great. But the original Tacky Glue sometimes dries opaque and not clear, which is not ideal for certain projects. So, I was thrilled to see a clear gel version. I think the original version glues a little better, but this version does it job.",3 "Fast Shipping, but i would recommend the original tacky glue. Fast Shipping, but i would recommend the original tacky glue. Even though it says clear the original tacky glue also leaves a clear mark. It was really messy since the container was way softer than the origional tacky glue one.",1 "great, but amazon price is WAY high. I use this glue for gluing fabric to plastic and it works PERFECTLY. It's also nice as it washes off hands easily - or just balls up and falls off if you rub your fingers against something/in your palm. I would highly recommend it - however, $6 is RIDICULOUSLY high. I would google search it - you can find it as low as $2 a bottle elsewhere.",3 "Excellent Excellent product, Works very well. priced very reasonably. How much can you possibly say about a bottle of glue? I'll buy some more later.",4 "love I used this to make a "calm bottle" for my almost 3 year old for when he needs a little time to calm down and recoup during a tantrum. It worked perfectly for what I needed it for and I'm happy with it.",4 "Ehhhh I haven't seen much of a difference between this and the Elmer's glue my son uses for projects. Not impressed.",2 "Ridiculously Poor Quality! Please do not waste your money on these clasps. They are such poor quality that the first time I tried on a bracelet I made using these, the bar part broke right off. I'm so glad that I always try on any jewelry I make before I sell it. I hadn't applied much pressure to the bar, but obviously with a toggle clasp, they need to be sturdy because they will be yanked around a bit. I tested all of the other clasps from the order and they all broke just as easily.",0 "best sewing notion ever made This is the best sewing notion ever made. I have had one for more than 30 years and couldn't sew without it.",4 "Make sure you get the right airbrush! One star rating because the kit contained the wrong airbrush:I was excited to try out this airbush (Badger 200-20 Detail) as I'd read some great reviews on it and Badger has a great reputation. Unfortunately when the airbrush kit arrived today, it had the wrong airbrush in it. As you can see from the picture, it has the Vega Nailaire airbrush instead of the 200 Detail. This is obviously incorrect as some of the parts included in the kit won't work with this airbrush. I contacted Amazon and they were very helpful however this product is out of stock so I was unable to get a replacement. I ordered a different 200 Detail kit (from Amazon) and they were good enough to expedite the shipping so hopefully I'll have a more positive review tomorrow.",0 "MISREPRESENTED JUNK It was not even the Badger 200-20, some other brand, half the parts were missing, total misrepresentation. Never, ever, ever, again.",0 "Fun If you get this product I'd advise getting a floss card, there is no card with this set and the blues and greens are hard to tell apart. The floss comes in two bundles and there is a guide for each bundle so don't take the bundles apart (like I did) and then have to figure out what is green and what is dark yellow green. Since I mess up a bit on these projects try to scan or photocopy the pattern so that if you need to start from scratch you have a brand new guide. The color mix for this product is rich and vibrant, I love it. It doesn't get five stars because of the lack of a floss card and there are two direction papers one for the guide and the other for the floss colors. I prefer all the directions on one paper.",3 "Gorgeous peacock cross-stitch! It is just as beautiful as it looks in the picture. It is as advanced pattern, so beginners should not choose this one! It comes with all of the floss needed, with plenty to spare. The only drawback is that the floss is not DMC (or any other numbering system that I've ever seen), so the leftovers are not useable.",3 "Excellent Cross Stitch This cross stitch kit is extremely easy to follow. The pattern is beautiful, and the end product doesn't look as ""pixellated"" as many cross stitch patterns end up looking, even from afar. I am definitely pleased with it. Dimensions has always put out good product.",4 "Great quality product The pattern is not an easy one, but the kit contains very detailed instructions useful for begginers, the threads are perfectly organized and the key color schemes are easy for the eyes to read. It's not a big one, but very beautiful. I would recommend it both for beginners and experts.",4 "great value I am a novice of cross stitch. I found this product to be a challenge but not in a bad way. The finished product is beautiful! The guide is a little confusing at first. Once you get it, it's just a matter of paying attention. This is not for someone just starting. If you have intermediate level skills and above, or the patience to work at it, this product is wonderful",4 "beautiful bird cross stitch kit this kit is a great value. the design is very beautiful and unique. would recommend this to anyone looking for a cross stitch project.",4 "Very pretty! I have not yet started this cross stitch but can't wait to! I am writing this review with the purpose of letting the buyer know that there is no thread sorter included in this kit. (Just a little fact I wish I had known ahead of time.) Also note that Joann Fabrics takes an extremely long time to ship, and the product took 2 weeks to get to my house, which was 2 days over the latest arrival date. Other than that, the products arrived in great condition!",4 "good good the product is so beautiful, received the product on time as the vendor promised.Had fun doing it. Will recommended it to people who want to buy it.",2 "Great Airhose! If you have a badger airbrush this hose is great! I love that its longer than 5' so I can take a few steps back and examine my work.Excellent air flow!",4 "Airbrush hose This is the item I was looking for.I found a Badger Airbrush compressor at a garage sale.Its hose was broken and I had a hard time finding the right one.This one connects a Badger Airbrush compressor with a BadgerAirbrush. Quality seems very good since it is from the original manufacturer.",4 "Badger braided airbrush hose Does exactly what it's supposed to do...good product. Has an1/8" nipple at one end for the airbrush and a 1/4" adapter at the other end for the compressor.",4 "Braided Air line Thanks for the nice air line. This is the bomb. It is perfect for my application. Product is made very well. Thank you",4 "Great airbrush hose. Made by Badger, a trusted name in airbrushing. I assume it can be used with any airbrush/compressor combination, as I believe the fittings are all standard. Importantly: The hose comes coiled and held together in the middle with an elastic. Which made me a bit concerned it might be prone to holding the packaging-bends along its length, as happens with electrical cords. Which would have been a bad thing, trying to struggle against the hose's desire to return to its packaged shape while using it. As it turns out, there was no need to worry. I've had it out of its package for just a few days, and it is light, supple, and completely free of packaging-shape "memory". Highly recommended.",4 "High quality flexible hose I thought about cheaping out and getting some other nylon hose or something but I'm very happy to have bought this hose. Nothing like a purpose built product to get the job done. It is so floppy and nice to work with when it doesn't interfere with the airbrush movement. It is long enough that I can drape it over my shoulders around the back of my neck to keep the hose out of whatever I'm painting. Very pleased.",4 "A+ Awesome product, and they were great to work with! Because of my experience, I would definitely do business with them again!",4 "What you're looking for Do you need an hose to connect your Badger airbrush to a compressor? Well you can't go wrong with this one! Even though 10' is far longer than I need I haven't had any issues. The fabric housing has held up really well and makes it easy to handle.",3 "Good product. Durable. Nice length. The only thing that would be more helpful would be a hose that wasn't pre-kinked into that shape. Why not package it in a coil? Otherwise, it fits the bill.",3 "It's a hose. It's the hose for Badger air brushes. the length is pretty nice 10'. Which means when I upgrade the mancave, I can move the compressor to a better location. 10' gives you room to maneuver around large projects or place a noisy compressor further away. Bought it for my Krome. It works. It's a hose. :-)Cheers!",4 "Airbrush air hose - interchangeable Badger/Paasche This airhose is great. It is tough and uncoils, (straightens out) quickly. This is the second hose I have bought. I have a splitter and two of the Paasche EZ-STARTER Single Action Beginner Airbrushs. The Badger hose you are looking at fits the Paasche brush perfectly. The kids love the brushes. They are easy to use and clean. I wish I would have known these particular Paasche and Badger parts were interchangeable sooner.",4 "does not fit So I purchased an air brush, quick release and this braided air hose. The air brush and quick release work well they screw together fine. The hose? forget it. The small end just does not fit into anything save your money and get something else. Now I need to figure out what works with what. OK maybe my fault but darn it I want to use this now",0 "Grizzly H7708 Chasing Hammer Was pretty disappointed with this hammer. The head can be made to be acceptable for engraving with some work but the handle is totally unacceptable. A chasing hammer should have a thin springy handle and this one is like holding a 2x4. It feels much larger than any chasing hammer I've used and has an extremely poor finish.",1 "Gorgeous cross-stitch; easy to complete This one hangs framed in my bedroom. I like the quaint lighthouse, the welcoming stone pathway, and the gardens, which makes one want to mentally walk down that little path and explore it and the beautiful shoreline.Like all the Dimensions Gold Petite kits, it is a great little project for beginning cross-stitchers or someone who is looking to make a great handmade heirloom gift for a loved one. The picture does not do the piece justice, it is an absolutely gorgeous piece when completed. There is enough detail and variety in the picture to keep the work interesting, but not so much that you go crazy with thread color changes. I did choose to make the lake water a little bluer in mine.It is small, and can fit in your purse in a ziploc bag, so it is very likely to get done in a timely manner (unlike many of my other bigger projects!).I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did. It would also make a great gift for anyone over 12.",4 "Therm O Web Medium Wheeled Tote I like the size, ease of pulling. I like the color and compartments. I can get a lot into it. It is hard to manage lifting it into car, but that's to be expected. However a snap broke on one side when I first looked at it. It's not important enough to send back.",3 "Great Easel American Easel Teachers Aide-Natural FirGreat product and fit intended use. The large binder loops are great. Nice product for the classroom",3 "Bag of extra long toothpicks! It was discribed as having a mix of sizes. I rec. one 2"" flat pcs. that has a huge knot in it,(unuseable!)& all the rest were long pcs. half the width of a chopstick. Still trying to come up with a use for them.Not happy.",0 "Lovely! Grace is the perfect name for this yarn because it reminds you of things like ballet, satin gowns, and toe shoes. It is just so finely made and beautiful without trying too hard. It's the perfect yarn for children or adults. Washable and comfortable year round.",4 "Handy Little Sewing Tool! I've had one of these little tools for years. I got together with friends to sew aprons and I asked them if they'd ever seen a tool like it. They hadn't so I had to get on Amazon to see if there was a chance they were still available. Yay! They were and I bought them as a Christmas gift for my friends. They are great for turning out fabric. When you make aprons, there are straps and ties that need to be turned out. This tool makes the smallest tie easy to turn out! Thanks Dritz!",4 "This bodkin vs. my trusty safety pin... It works just fine but it hasn't replaced my safety pin. My trusty safety pin does the same job and does it well for a fraction of the price.",2 "Great! Great product. No issues. Great for cross stitching. Shipped very fast. Was packaged well. Used it the moment I opened it.",4 "i love it i really love it !!! it's so good. a a a a a a a a a a a a",4 "Shine free pressing Eze-View 100% Cotton Press Cloth-24''x14''This pressing sheet gives you professional results. No more shine from the iron. The ease in which it glides over fabric, while taking wrinkles out cuts pressing time in half. Will buy this product again.",3 "Works All Right but Sheds Bits of White Thread. This ""Eze-View"" cotton pressing cloth from June Tailor, Inc. is a 14 x 24-inch rectangle of woven cotton fabric. It's white and rather thin, so you can see the edges of whatever you're pressing through it. It works all right to prevent shine on dark fabrics or to give delicate fabrics a little protection. The edges are cut with pinking shears, in zigzag pattern, to prevent unraveling. But the cloth gets small bits of white thread on the garment that I'm ironing anyway. I have to go over everything with a lint roller to remove the threads when I'm done. That's the problem with unfinished edges. A synthetic fabric might be less prone to fraying but could not withstand high temperatures. A finished edge creates a bump that you must avoid with the iron. It's either that or cope with all the frayed bits. But any piece of light-colored woven cotton would do just as well as this pressing cloth. A high percale sheet or pillow case will fray less, so old linens are a good source of pressing cloth.",2 "cotton press cloth The product arrived on or before the date stated. My wife uses the pressing cloth when ironing dark clothes to prevent them from getting a shine. It works great.",3 "Does the job! Keeps the shine off polyester. Works well. It's not that see-through though. But it's thin.",4 "not too clear This is basically a thin piece of fabric with pinked edges. When ordering it was not particularly clear what exactly this would be like and for the price I took the chance it might be good. I like the size for doing larger pieces, but it is not particularly see through and works no better than a piece of scrap muslin or any other cotton fabric.",1 "Press Cloth I actually have not tried using the press cloth yet, and felt it was a little thin, but I am satisfied with my purchase. I thought the price was a little high for what I received, but on the other hand it is convenient to just sit down at the computer, order something and have it show up at my door in a few days. Thank you.",2 "Wave Angle Brush This one I use alot. Love it. I like the angle. There are so many different types of trees to paint. Having the right brush helps me alot to acheive a real looking tree.",4 "Don't waste your money! Won't hold posters, paper posters from teen mags, die-cuts using cardstock...to tell the truth, I haven't found anything it will hold. Too bad, because my daughter & I were really looking forward to her being able to 'decorate' her walls without making permanent marks in them. BIG waste of money! Plus, the liquid makes it wrinkle light weight paper and won't hold heavier paper. So, for scrapbooking it's useless as well. Great concept, but doesn't even come close to doing what it advertises. If negative stars were available for rating I would have given them -5.",0 "For my purposes, 100% perfect For my purposes, this was and is by far the best adhesive I've found, and i spent a lot of money and time trying different things.Unfortuneately, they don't seem to make it anymore. If you have any you don't want...please let me know!",4 "Wacky Tacky Works Wonderfully! I was a bit skeptical about this product after I read the review. But I used it to glue photos onto card stock and it is terrific! It is repositionable so if you get it down crooked you can slide it into position. It dries well and the photo can be removed later from the card if desired. A new company is now manufacturing this product and it has a new green label--it is actually a better formula now. I highly reccomend this glue. Great for scrapbooking!",4 "Singer Sewer This machine was a piece of junk and truly a waste of my money, time and patience trying to get it to work. Very flimsy, not easy to use. I was very disappointed since this was suppose to be for a 5 year old. Would not recommend unless you are a seamstress and already know how to work a sewing machine.",0 "Take the name Singer off, for their sake I was really thinking it would work, rinky dink as it was. At first it seemed to but it would not sew a stitch. It moved but that is it. I felt it was safe for my daughters first machine. It was more than safe... Unfortunate that it is not even worth the $14 low sticker price. I would rather they made it sturdier and charged more. I got her a bobbin type, crossing my fingers that the Bratz machine is better...",1 "Better as imaginary toy than functional sewing machine I bought this several years ago for my kids. I immediately removed the needle so that my kids would not get injured; I attempted to call the company's phone number for advice (they seemed surprised anyone would want to change a needle -- which suggests it really is not for use), but I eventually was able to by using a wrench to pop it out. After being dropped on the floor, it certainly has shown its age -- anything that can break of, has already (the handwheel, the presser foot). It is a fun item for someone to pretend to sew on, as a model sewing machine, but I don't think it is an appropriate choice for a real sewing machine. It's far too small with too few features.",1 "Not worth your money I bought this machine for my daughter as her first machine. It doesn't have a bobbin, and therefore doesn't create a stitch. The first piece of fabric we tried bunched and made odd stitches that came out. It was frustrating and disappointing. My boys liked the sound of the machine, and thought it was fun to push the peddle... Not what I envisioned this machine being used for! I finally took the batteries out and threw it away. If you want a first machine, look for something with a little more umph. This one isnt' it.",0 "Pretty much useless I bought this for my daughter a while back thinking it would be a good way to let her start some simple sewing. Bobbin-less machines are always problematic because you are only sewing on one side of the fabric, which makes it very easy for the stitches to come out, but you can usually get them to hold well enough for a child to sew a few things together. No matter what we did though, we couldn't even get it to sew two pieces together for long enough for her to hold them up and say ""Look Mommy!"". It is also very fiddly to get set up, so every time she tried to use it we would spend 20 minutes fussing with it, only to have it sew one seam and then need to be fiddled with again. And then even that one seam would fall out within minutes. You are really better off finding an old treadle machine online to start kids with - they are much safer than the motor driven ones because you can stop them instantly and you can control the speed.",0 "Singer Toy Sewing Machine This is the crappiest toy I have even bought. Don't buy it it doesn't even have things that pull the fabric through. I hate that I wasted my money on it. It might be fun for a 2 year old, just because they like to push buttons and hear noise. Spend alittle more money and get a crafting one if you actually want something you can learn to sew with. Again it's a toy and just not what I thought it would be.",1 "bandage scissors excellent bandage scissors. the blunt tips kept me from cutting myself when removing bandages, while the sharp scissors made short work of the layers of gauze.",4 "OK, but try to find the curved blade. OK, but try to find the curved blade. The angle helps to cut tape off easier.",2 "These Dots are Great! My wife just received and used some of these Glue Dots for a craft project; she said: ""THERE GREAT!"" She kept commenting how much better they are than using a hot, messy glue gun; and, they are VERY STICKY -- what goes on, stays on!",4 "Not sticky enough They do the job well enough, but they are supposed to be sticky enough that the item used sticks permanently, but I found my objects to be easily removed from their placement. I'm just adhereing things to a memory book and have to use a couple of these to achieve a good stick. The dots will hopefully work, but I wish they were more ""permanent"" like the description states. The size works well though, about the size of the eraser on the end of a pencil, I'd say. I hope my son doesn't get curious and try to remove objects from his book though",2 "I love glue dots!! I use these for everything, it is so much easier not to have to worry about waiting for the glue to dry!!",4 "easy to use i use these for scrapbooking but this time needed the glue dots for a larger decorating project. they work well.",4 "Glue Dots I chose this project for scrapbooking projects and you can never have too many. They are easy to use and handle.",4 "Work amazingly well I was surprised at how well these work - they are tiny but they're holding up a piece of clay (hand print of my baby) that nothing else held up for more than a couple of days before.",4 "love them What did we use before glue dots? Oh yeah, icky glue! I am so spoiled on these I hate to have to use glue again. They are so easy and look visually perfect- no warping of the paper like glue. Used them on all my homemade Christmas cards this year. Perfect!",4 "A must have! Having a toddler it helps with all of the art's and crafts projects from pre-school and also no mess like with other liquid glues, since it isn't liquid on paper and cardboard I get a great finish, great hold on a variety of items...a simple must have for scrapbookers and mommies :-)",4 "Like these I really like these permanent glue dots-they are quite sticky and work well for mixed media journals. I have not tried them for more heavy duty things like hanging a picture, but remember these are not the removable ones so they may be harder to remove. Great for paper arts.",4 "Great solution for many craft needs I have become a fan of the roll-on glue tape and use it for nearly all my craft projects. I do a lot of paper crafts, card-making, scrapbooking and the like. Once when I was at my mother-in-laws house and ran out of my roll-on glue tape, she gave me a roll of glue dots. I was hooked! I immediately bought a replacement for hers and two more for me on Amazon when I got home. These dots are great for adhering items like pom-poms, fabric, ribbons and other things that you can't really use the roll-on tape for. A much better alternative then elmer's or tacky glue.",4 "Makes crafting so much easier! I used these to assemble program fans for my wedding and they made the process so much easier! They hold up to waving the fans back and forth. Way, way less mess than using traditional glue or adhesive spray. I'm keeping some of these in the house at all times just in case!",4 "The perfect scrapbooking adhesive! The only issue I have with this product is they are not removable. I assumed that they were removable because I used the removable glue strips before and the box looked similar so that was my fault. But other than that this product is perfect for scrapbooking/attaching photos.",3 "So awesome, I bought a 2nd one for my daughter! I had previously purchased a Denim and Lace Euro Pro and had used it for over a year. It was easy to use and so much smoother than my very nice 18 year old Kenmore. My daughter and I started a business making dog clothes and we decided we needed another machine. Because we were so happy with the lower end EP, I chose the 9120 and am very happy with it. It has a miriad of features, is consistent and dependable. We especially like the decorative stitches...and the fact that you can program in an almost infinite number of stitch patterns. The designs are adorable--including the two different kinds of alphabets. The button holes (all 13 of them) are consistently perfect. It comes with a lot of feet and accessories. More than I can imagine using. This is definitely the best sewing machine I have ever owned, and that's saying a lot since I am a couture-level seamstress and designer. In fact, I love it so much that I sold my other lower end EP and bought a second 9120 for my daughter to use. She is in heaven using it! We also have purchased two EP sergers in the last few months. We are very happy with these, as well. Our product looks very professional.",4 "WONDERFUL PRODUCT!!!!! I have been looking at this machine for a while then decided to e-mail it my boyfriend as a ""hint"" for Christmas. Well, to my surprise it showed up and he gave it to me Saturday as a early Christmas present. This machine is far more than I expected with all of the different stitches, feet and it's so easy to use. Even for a first timer to the world of sewing. I would like to point out something very important about this machine. You see, I have MS (multiple sclerosis) so my eyesight, steadiness in my hands and strength in my legs are poor, so when I found out that you can operate this machine WITHOUT the foot control, it was a God send! All I have to do is push a button, and it starts sewing automatically and stops at a touch of a button. For anyone with a disability, this would be a great machine to have so now, we don't have to give up on things we love because of our disabilities. If your looking for a good machine that is easy to use, stop looking, this one is it!As far as the person goes that gave it a bad review about the font stitches. I had that problem too, until I figured out you have to adjust the top and bottom thread tension. Once you do that, you will get a perfect design. This is especially important if you are using decorative threads. Just give it some time, you will get the perfect effects you are looking for.I have owned many machines in my time, from cheap ones to top of the line ones, and this machine is the one I use all the time now. In fact, my top of the line model is now collecting dust!Please, don't be afraid to get this machine. You will love. Take it from me, a handicapped woman with a spirit that doesn't give up!",4 "I Love this Machine!!! I cannot say enough about this machine,I absoulutely love it! I make and sell children's clothing and I have had the machine about 6 months and have made about 50 outfits.It sews quietly and I have had no problems with it at at all.My FAVORITE thing about this machine is that you don't need to oil it,just clean out all of the thread lint and you are good to go!It has lots of cute decorative stitches some include: flowers,leaves,hearts,stars,sailboat and many more!You are unable to change the font on the letters and they do look a little funky on cotton fabric so if you are looking to monogram I would suggest an embroidery machine but I used the letters on a fleece blanket and it does a fabulous job on fleece,I guess thicker fabric is better for the letters and they turn out about 1/2"" tall so not very big but my last machine didn't even have letters.It sews flawlessly! I decorate and alter alot of jeans in my sewing and I have never had a problem on any fabric I have sewn,even several layers.There are 2 tiny complaints I have but they do not distract from how great this machine is I just wanted to give a full review with the good and the bad. First there are 3 buttons on the front by the needle one just happens to be the backstitch button.A lot of times when I am putting a piece of fabric in I accidently bump it with my hand and the screen will show that the foot is not lowered and you have to wait a few seconds before it will go back to the main screen and you can begin to sew but no big problem,I am just impatient! The other thing is that the back screw on the plate over the feed dogs is a little hard to get to and unscrew.That's it! Like I said it is a fabulous machine and the 2 things I did not like about it are not a major problem.I highly reccomend it and would buy it agian!!",4 "This machine is my new baby. I absolutely LOVE this machine. It is so easy to use and at a fraction of the cost of machines with similar options, it is a steal. There are more decorative stitches than I will ever be able to use, but I will sure try hard. It makes piecing quilts so easy. I can adjust the needle to correct my 1/4"" seams, so I seldom use the seam ripper anymore. That is always a plus.It also sews through very thick layers with ease. Hemming jeans is a breeze with this machine. It didn't even strain a bit over the denim hump. That's what really convinced me that I had gotten a great machine.The person that gave this machine a bad review over 1 or 2 decorative stitches not looking the way they wanted them to look really didn't give it a fair deal. That has nothing to do with the quality of the machine, and this machine is a super quality machine, especially for the price. I did lots of research before deciding on this one, and I'm glad I did.I hope this helps.",4 "The Best Machine I've Ever Owned. I bought the Euro-Pro last summer to replace a cheaper sewing machine which just didn't work any more. I was determined to get myself a good machine which I could sew clothes and quilts on. I ordered this machine online without even being able to ""test drive"" it and I have been superbly gratified at it's performance. In fact my daughter wanted to borrow it and then didn't want to give it back, so I bought another one! We are both stitching happily away a year later.One feature I LOVE is the buttonholer. You insert a button into the back of the special foot, choose the buttonhole design you prefer (straight, keyhole, rounded, etc.), mount the foot, pull down the buttonhole tab and away you go. It sews a PERFECT button hole without you having to do another thing. It also sews on buttons precisely and quickly.I have used it for sheer fabric and heavy fabric, and the tension is better on the heavier jobs. I do a lot of machine quilting as well and it sews and sews without breaking the thread. I feel sympathy for the woman who couldn't get it to sew right. She probably got one that wasn't adjusted right and assumed that the product as a whole is bad.Like I said, this is the BEST machine I have ever owned and well worth the price offered on Amazon.com!",4 "lovely machine I ordered this machine on-line a couple of years ago and Its a great machine. I have used it infrequently but each time its has worked great with professional results. I had to repair a waist band on purchased jeans (you could not tell where my repair started and ended on the top stitching) and was very happy with my results. Amazed at the quality of my results I played with the stitches, used different fabric, threads and needles. I must say this is a bomb machine, what can I say, I'm spoiled and wanted a bernina 430 as an additional accessory. I have compared brochures and instruction manuals and my euro pro has more utility stitches and button hole choices that I'll used than the bernina machine does.The 440 has some stitches that the 430 does not, but the Euro Pro has them. For the perfectionist if your focus is a genuine straight stitch and precision is very important to you then you may want to test drive it first, because to get that detailed straight stitch would be problematic. I have tried very hard to get a perfect straight stitch which I figured was a flaw in me and not the machine. I have yet to play with my bernina to see how precise the straight stitch is straight! My main goal for the bernina was a longer length stitch.",4 "beware The tension was off from the start. I could not sew a thing, thread broke, material puckered, and I was endlessly re threading, and trying just to sew any stitch. After working with this machine a couple of times, the bobbin holder popped out, breaking the needle. I had this machine about a week, and now it is on its way back for a refund. My 35 year old Kenmore sews better than this did.",0 "Very pleased After reading several reviews I was hesitant about this machine. I have never had trouble with the auto tension and would highly recommend this machine whether it be a beginner or a pro. It is very easy to use right out of the box. I have several machines, a Kenmore electronic, a Pfaff,a Singer XL-1000. The Euro Pro sews perfect stitches every time without adjusting anything. I can't say that about the others I own. While they may sew some of the stitches really well, others are not so perfect, this machine however, sews each one as pictured every time. If you're looking to sew monograms, get an embroidery machine, don't fault this one for that short coming. As a utility and decorative machine, this far exceeds expectations. Although the Pfaff has IDT, I still prefer this machine when sewing upholstery fabrics. Penetration in heavy fabric is not a problem. Sheer fabrics don't pucker as some machines that are capable of sewing heavy fabrics. It's a winner in my book!",4 "Very disappointing I was sold on this machine because of the apparent ease of use and the decorative stitches. While it is easy to use, that matters very little as the tension is constantly messed up. The adjusting dial doesn't work. The tension stays the same no matter what the setting, and the top thread easily pulls out. Unfortunatly, I am just past the window of return. I am back to my 25 year old Kenmore.",0 "great for fun and family not for business I purchased the machine and was very excited to get it . I tried it out and it was a huge disapointment. The fonts could not be made smaller or larger and the scripted font didn't connect together - the letters had funky thread stitches between each letter - now for block letters I understand - they are not connected so it would have to have some way to keeps stitching but for the script it would be the right thing to have the letters just begin and end with the loopy lines that connect script letters in a word - but it didn't it was HORRIBLE looking. I am returning the machine ASAP because I can't use.It's probably really good for the novice who isn't really interested in sellin quality items. but I wouldn't recomend it to anyone who plans to use the decorative stitches or anything for a professial product. Not good quality for that.Good luck with your search.",1 "A great little iron for seams and corners This little iron works great for pressing corners and seams. I keep it right by my sewing machine so I don't have to walk over to my ironing board every time I want to press down a seam or corner.",3 "iron seams The mini-iron does a fairly good job for ironing seams and small areas. The stand is a must although I wish it were a bit more sturdy.",3 "A real Plus If you use the Clover mini iron, this is a very good accessory. It holds the iron while not in use and is much more stable and safe than just setting the iron on the board. It's pretty clever.",3 "Mini Iron Holder Exactly what I needed! Perfect for pressing those applique curves! Keeps the ot iron from burning things around it.Great speedy shipper! thanks!",4 "Quilters Oak Mine Iron Holder Item is what we needed. A few of the lady's in our Quilt group have said they would like to have this item. The Wood 2 Quilters oak Mini Iron Holder will be given as a gift for our Christmas party.Item was sent out right away, and was received in very good condition.Thank you,",4 "Clover Mini Iron Holder The product arrived and it was as described. The delivery service was very fast. The iron holder works very well.",3 "Nice Starting Set Good Quality. Everyting you need to get started or to have a carry along set.",3 "Good product. Gave this item as a gift, recipient seemed very pleased with it, and started using that day.",3 "Great for a beginner artist. I found this set to be great for beginner artists. I ordered mine as a gift, and they loved it!",4 "Broke I bought this as a gift. I gave it to them and the easel is broke where it folds back up. Its nice to get everything for starting out, but its pretty cheap. Also, there is a hole in the canvas but that was more than likely shipping. Other than those 2 things, this product is nice for someone that isn't sure if they want to really get into painting but definitely wants to give it a try.",2 "A Great Product I got this for my 11th birthday and I was so excited! The easel is great, the canvas is great quality, and the paints are very nice. This is definitely a great buy for its price. It is a really good set for beginners, or people that are more advanced. Also, the paint tubes were all the way full and I will be able to make many pieces of artwork with these paint. It is a great product for an on the go painter. the carrying case is very nice and has much more room for new paints and canvas. I am glad that I have this.",4 "Good starter kit I bought this kit because I'm not sure how much painting I will actually do. I think its a great beginner kit that basically has everything that one would need to paint. I do wish it came with a beginner's book and a sketch pad of some type, but for the price, I think it's a great deal for those who want to dabble in painting. Mine did not arrive broken as some other reviewers have mentioned.",3 "Self-Stick Easel Pads - Plain White In general, these are great. The paper is thick enough that markers do not bleed through to the next page.My only complaint is that the pad came to me folded in a box. Thus, all the pages have a nice crease across the middle. If I were using this paper for a professional presentation, I would have send it back.",2 "Packaging was fine. Product as described In response to older reviews- my paper came with no folds or creases. Very nice out of the box. Product is as others have said- a large sheet of easel paper with post-it adhesive along the top. My only real issue is the price- These should be about $0.20 per sheet when ordering in quantity, not $0.70 per sheet.",3 "Good product - Terrible packaging The product itself is a great product for presentations, and we use them all the time. So my 4 stars is based on that.With that said, the packaging this came in was terrible - just two cardboard sheets taped over the pads, resulting in the pads having several pages damaged. Needed them the next day or I would have asked for an exchange. Odd because my little Post-It tabletop flipchart (which appeared to come from the same Amazon warehouse) was packaged superbly.",3 "Giant Post-it Pad I found this giant pad of sticky paper to be more convenient to use than an easel. The adhesive is super sticky but you can remove it without any problems or leaving any marks. No more issues with knocking over easels and one less bulky item to carry.",3 "Pricey but worth it. These are definitely more expensive than say, using a white board, but they are worthsil for the ability to write down ideas during a meeting and then sticking them up around the room. Great for brainstorming! Good holding power, and no bleed through so you can even write on a page while it is on the wall with no worries.",4 "As Described Well, no complaint. I just works as describe. A little soft which is good. Writing is easy on it. Grid line is a reference for work.",4 "Great for Classrooms I have had sticky notes posted on the wall as anchor charts for weeks! They don't bleed though, and they are very sticky. A little expensive, but worth it!",4 "Great for the classroom These were bought to use in a classroom, and they work really well. It's nice to have the option to either keep a page or set of pages on the easel or stuck to each other, hang them around the classroom or save them for later as a packet. The price on Amazon was much better than the office supply store I almost bought them from. I was glad to see that the Amazon application on my phone got these to me 2 days later. It was a nice purchase.",4 "These are the best... I use these as part of my job gathering requirements for software design and development. They allow for brainstorming with the users and then transport back to the office to stick up on the wall to transfer into electronic design software. I like these over electronic data gathering as it's easy to delete ideas on a computer, but on paper, they are all still there for review. Some things are still best gathered on paper.",4 "Giant Post-It Notes Used these in a tachnical class, they were Great! We were able to post around the training room for easy reference during the class.",3 "Self Stick Pads are Great The invention of the self-stick pad paper was another 3M triumph. Now we can post our work on almost any surface without taking off paint or leaving cellophane tape residue.",4 "pretty nice Was very happy with these self stick easel pads. They seem to hold up very well (as expected from 3M) and didn't leave any marks on the walls.Additionally the sharpie color markers did not bleed through the paper. I would still be a little nervous writing on this with a marker unless the paper is on the bad in case there was any bleed to the wall (which is why i gave it 4/5)the only other complaint I have is that the "pad" doesn't stand up without flexing without an easel. I wish (for storage) it could sit up in a portrait and the cardboard backing was strong enough (think enough) to prevent the flex. This is a very very minor issue and just causes an issue while traveling.Another feature I'd like to see is some sort of larger rubber band to prevent the pages from flopping around in the wind, it would be cents to include a clip or rubber band with the pad, something I had to scrounge around to find when we were using this outside with an easel.would recommend to anyone looking for this type of product. Assuming you are buying for business, spend your money on the 3M product instead of getting a generic.",3 "Love it! I just received this product. I'm extremely pleased. I'm glad I ignored the bad reviews. My order came on a Fed Ex truck with a big box. There was ZERO, NONE, ZERO creases in my Post-IT Stick Easel Pads.Thank you. I'm very pleased with my purchase",4 "Love the Sale fo the Day My office uses these all the time I just wish I could have purchased more at the price that they were being offered at.",3 "Good Large Pads I use whiteboards frequently at home for tracking goals. They are great but are not permanent. These pads are perfect for providing a more permanent record of my brainstorming sessions.When they were shipped they were shipped flat so there was no fold in the middle (a prior reviewer had this experience).I recommend these if you are looking for an effective 'permanent' alternative to a whiteboard or chalk board.",4 "A Super Sized Post-IT This was perfect for our planning meetings and creating real-sized checklist during implementation. When we're finished we can just take it off and put on the wall where everyone can see and we can continue onto the next sheet. Great price, and quick shipping.",4 "they work This two pack is a pretty good price. I use it to teach Sunday School and Confirmation at church but they're useful for any presentation. I'll use it when breaking into small groups or for brainstorming sessions.I haven't even checked if a product like this is available but I would like to see a sticky feature on both sides. Sometimes a marker will bleed through but sometimes it might be nice to use both sides.Either way, I recommend this item and will be buying again when I run out.",4 "Kids love these too! I have used these pads for years with my preschool students and my daughter. The paper is thick, and doesn't bleed through. I used these sheets on the walls around the room with water colors at my daughter's 6th birthday party. She has drawn on them with marker, crayons and colored pencils with great results. I have used them anywhere in the school to take dictation from my preschoolers to promote literacy. I just bought two more to use with my now 10 year old daughter to record stopwatch records, draw pictures, and create collages this summer.The *only* reason I don't give them 5 stars is because they are so dang expensive!",3 "Post-it easel pad These easel pads were a great deal! They arrived very quickly, and I am very happy with this purchase. I will buy these again in the future!",4 "WAS GIVEN THE WRONG INFO ON THE CHARTS NO LINES I WAS TOLD BY YOUR AGENT THAT THERE WERE LINES ON THE CHARTS, BUT THERE WERE NOT, I WOULD HAVE SENT THEM BACK BUT I NEEDED THEM RIGHT AWAY, SO I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE TROUBLE OF DRAWING ALL THE LINES IN, IT TOOK SEVERAL HOURS, I COULD HAVE BOUGHT THE CHARTS THAT HAD NO LINES MUCH CHEAPER, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH AMAZON FOR GIVING ME THE WRONG INFO, ALSO I WILL BE CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THIS.",0 "Once you get to know it, great machine I would say this is an okay machine for beginners. I say this because some seem to have the impression that the machine is supposed to do everything for you. First read the manual thoroughly so you can understand how the machine works. Second, in the beginning, my stitches kept getting tangled, and I realized all I needed to do was fix the tension. You just have to play around with the machine to understand how it works. Second, the ""S"" button is not in the stitch selector dial but stitch length. I've made 4 different projects with this machine so far and I love it. Works well and I'm sure I'll have this one for a while.",3 "Love it so far! I have gotten three hand me down machines in the last 2 months or so. The first my aunt couldnt get to work, the second she said it wasnt even worth the attempt and the third was an absolute nightmare. I was told on that one id have to take it to to a repair shop , I said i would just buy a new one. This is the one I chose.The manual is pretty easy to follow, and there are arrows on the machine on how to thread it.Im a beginner at sewing, and compared to the other machines I looked at , this one looks durable and just all around solid.If I can figure this out, SO CAN YOU!",4 "It rocks! Wow! I suck at sewing machines and I got this one really easily. The directions were really clear. I have sewn maybe 3 different times and I got it first try. I really love it. I like the sleek design. It's relatively light weight and it's pretty small - two concerns I had when picking which one. The person below me said this machine sucks but she's also a first time sewing machine user. Maybe get some lessons before writing a review saying the machine sucks. Maybe it's user error. Even my fiance understands this machine now. It's easy. The stitches are really nice, it comes with some necessary tools. You can always trust the name Singer and you know they'll always be around to replace parts or get additional accessories. Oh I got the one with the automatic threader - pretty awesome!!! I don't wear glasses and I really don't plan on it for a while so I was really thrilled to use this option.",4 "Great for learning to sew! My husband got me the Esteem on sale at Target for $99 about 5 weeks ago. Prior to that, I had absolutely no experience sewing and had never even touched a sewing machine. I was able to take it out of the box, get the bobbin wound, thread the needle, and start sewing in about an hour. The automatic needle threader DOES work, but you have to really look closely at first and see the tiny hook so you know exactly how to put the thread; once you understand exactly how you need to put the thread, it's a cinch (I've seen other reviews complaining that it doesn't work). By the end of the first night, I had sewn a pair of cloth baby crib shoes. Within a week, I had also made a pin cushion and a baby bib, and I've now made a skirt for my twins as well. Yes, the bobbin thread gets jammed, and I have to take the bobbin and bobbin carriage (is that what it's called??) out periodically to clear the jam, but I'm guessing that's pretty much what you get with a $99 machine!! I will say that the manual is not great, and I've had better luck finding sewing tutorials online to guide me with the basics of sewing, rather than trying to rely on the manual for instructions. Overall, I'm enjoying my machine and am having fun with all the possibilities!!",3 "Fatal jam the first time I used it My husband got me this model for my birthday last week. I have been sewing for a few months now - borrowing a friend's Brother CS6000 which worked really well for me (I totally recommend that one!). The Singer 1732 was pretty simple to set up, and I was excited to have an uncomplicated first machine. I followed the instruction manual exactly to set up the machine and threads. Upon the first press of the pedal, the bobbin thread jammed - I was unable to remove the jammed thread or even operate the machine without taking it apart. I checked reviews of this model online, and I found a lot of people have had similar problems with jamming. So I returned it and bought a Brother CE5000PRW (Project Runway Limited Edition) - a simpler model than but very similar to my friend's reliable Brother CS6000. So far so good!",0 "Great basic machine I can see how this machine may be difficult for a beginner to learn how to thread just by using the manual. I suggest taking it to a store that offers sewing lessons or finding someone who does sew and getting some hands-on assistance with threading. If you have threaded a sewing machine before, this one is easy to thread. I have an intermediate sewing skill level but I always use basic mechanical machines for sewing. I even made my wedding dress on this machine. Generally all sewing problems can be related to the thread or needle. Check your placement and check the condition of the thread or needle and your problem will be fixed. I would argue that a beginner would probably do better with a computerized machine. Those machines tell you what is wrong, how to fix it, which pressor foot to use, etc. With a mechanical machine, you need some know-how of your own.",4 "Great for what it is Keeping in mind that this is a very basic sewing machine, it's really great. I have had this machine for over three years of hard sewing, including a few quilts, with absolutely zero issues. I just took it for its first tune-up, not because there were any issues but because I thought after several years and so much use it could use one. This machine is all function, it has several stitches but none are decorative. There are several great presser foot attachments that you can order that help you with more involved or specialized tasks. As I said above, this machine does nothing fancy but, in my experience, it's a really great one as long as you're only looking for something basic.",4 "ugh! i rec'd this as a gift.At first it was easy to use-the manual was clear & concise & i had no troubles. then the bobbin began to jam & i had to reset the bobbin tension every time i sewed. to do this,you need to remove the bobbin casing; well! on one occasion the entire casing ""sprung"" apart & i had to spend an hour trying to get it back together. it happened again...and again...by the 4th time i just put it back in the box, in the back of my closet, & drug out my mother's Singer Rocketeer 500A!(had to take it to the local repair shop to get a clean & fix a broken bobbin casing part),but my experience w/the esteem model was not at all satisfactory. when i sew ( which is often) i want a machine i can depend on!",0 "Problems. It worked well at first. Then it started having little problems. Then it wouldn't make button holes. Now the bobbin wont wind. and of course, it isn't easy to replace the part needed. I can't even find the part needed.I'm just going to buy a new one, and not a singer. I've always liked them in the past, but this one gave me nothing but trouble. It's lucky it hasn't gone out the window.",1 "It stinks!!! I bought this at Target yesterday because it was on sale for $99.00 and after a looking at all the other sewing machines this one looked like it would simple enough for me to use. I am a beginner and know nothing about sewing but I'm very good at following directions and reading intstructions. I took it home and took it out of the box it was a beautiful sturdy machine or so I thought. Beautiful yes Sturdy no.I tried thread the needle and was having one hell of a time threading it. You really need very good eye sight. Tried letting the machine do it as the book instructed .. it didn't work. Ok so.... Once I got the thread thru the needle and the bobbin dones as well I decided to take it for a whirl and start sewing.Well both threads got all bunched up. My fault I said must've done something wrong. So I tried again .... once again thread got all bunch up... so I decided to take out the bobbin ( maybe I didnt have it counterclock wise ..when I took out the bobbin the metal parts from where I took out the bobbin came out as well.. I don't know why??? I didn't force out the bobbin!!!So I said Oh to hell with this... I'm not even going to attempt to play mechanic and figure out how those pieces go back together so I closed the lid, placed back in the box and will be returning it to Target and explained to them what happened and get a full refund.I'll probably get a cheaper one that I can learn on. I mean I really thought that this one would be great for a beginner like me seeing that I didn't want one with any bells and whistles but I gotta say I was disappointed.Oh welll.... maybe with my next sewing machine I'll have better luck!!!",1 "great! Great product, really fast! I couldn't find this in stores, so was really happy when I seen it here!!",4 "rotary cutter blades These were just what I needed, great price and love the cutter that they go with, smooth cutting and easy to change blades",4 "Clover rotary blade refills I've been looking for these for a long time since I can't find them in stores. They're perfect for my rotary cutter!",4 "VERY handy, stable, not airtight? I love the structure of this tool - stays on my palette well, perfect size, etc. However, the oil dried out (really thick and gummy) inside after a few weeks of non-use. The oil in my original bottle lasts for years without thickening like that. So I just need to remember to empty it if I'm not going to be using it in the near future. (like when I decide to do a watercolor between oils.) Would buy again, however, it still functions very nicely and I can close it up every day while I'm working on the painting.Later addition: I just took this to a workshop and left the liquid in the cups, and it was tipped around in my paint case...and leaked all over. So I re-emphasize that the lid helps but it not leakproof or airtight!",3 "Love these pens Awesome pens! I won't use anything else. I buy 100s at a time and pass them out to the whole office!",4 "FREE CRACKER JACK! Receipt paper. Totally boring, right? Not when it comes with a free box of Cracker Jack! It just made my day.",4 "Excelent Service An excellent product, works well with my printer epson t20 and gave me more than what I ordered. I recommend it.",4 "works great No problems with the paper. Works like a charm and I saved a lot of cash over what Office Depot wanted for the same thing.",3 "Perfect addition for paper piecing! This is just what I needed to make my paper piecing easier and more accurate. Make sure you go on Youtube and watch the associated video.",4 "A must-have This is a must-have for all quilters. This will add the quarter seam allowance when needed. I put it on top of my first ruler and cut with my rotary cutter.I love it. Highly recommend it.",4 "Great size! I had never done paper-piecing but was told I needed an add-a-quarter ruler to make it easier. This ruler was just the right size for the 4-inch squares I made, and kept the seam allowance at 1/4 inch. It was part of what made my foray into paper-piecing a success!",3 "A Quilters Must Have Don't know how I lived without this wonderful little tool. Only complaint is the color. Would much prefer a clear one. On some fabrics, it is difficult to see the existing stitching through the yellow...not impossible, just a little difficult.",4 "Great tool This ruler is a great tool when doing paper piecing. I didn't even now they made such a thing until I watched a You Tube video on paper piecing and they showed how to use this in doing that.",4 "CM Design 6"" Ruler CM Design 6-Inch is a great tool. I am looking forward to creating a project using it very soon. Thank You",4 "very pleased This was exactly what I needed for foundation paper piecing. The lip on the bottom makes my cuts perfect every time.",4 "Add a 1/4 inch ruler Saw it used on one of Carol Doak's DVD and decided to get it. I was surprised on how much I use it. Makes my seams even and my quilt blocks are easier to line up.",4 "useful Would not paper piece without these. Great to have both lengths and the 1/8th inch variation for when working with tiny pieces. Makes paper piecing much more enjoyable as it's easier to line up the next piece and your blocks do not end up so lumpy.",4 "great tool This is not a necessary tool for your paper-piecing projects, but it sure makes precise work out of paper-piecing. This longer size works well if your blocks are going to be large, like over 10 inches or so.",4 "Add a quarter ruler I haven't had a chance to use the ruler yet, but I am certain it will work exactly as indicated. I will not be using this notion until after the first of the new year.",3 "CM Design 12 inch ruler is nice, not what I expected but I will use it.It took a long time to get here but I guess that could have been because of the holidays",4 "CM Design 12-Inch CM Design 12-Inch is a great tool. I am looking forward to creating a project using it very soon. Thank You",4 "Quilting Essential I don't know how I managed without this ruler. It is perfect for adding that annoying seam allowance. I use it just about every time I sew. It is made to set on top of your regular ruler but I usually just line up the groove of this ruler with my line or stitch. It creates a perfectly measured seam allowance everytime and saves so much time.",4 "very helpful for paper piecing This is the perfect ruler for a paper pieced quilt. I purchased this ruler when my 6 inch ruler was just not big enough to get the job done for my large scale diamonds. I love that after you fold your paper and flip the project over to trim the edge lays perfectly along the edge and gives you an accurate 1/4 inch.",4 "Great Price Making chenille is fun but you do need a good cutter. The extra blades at the price I bought these for are a real buy. Quick service in sending them to me also.",4 "Quilting A must have for chineille quilt! It has worked great for the quilt that I made - so glad this product exists",4 "Refill for Chenille Cutter I am just learning the art of chenille quilting. This refill will be used when needed for the Olfa cutter. There was a delay in receiving the product.",4 "Not for beginners -- actually, NOT for anyone I have been stitching and sewing since I was a teen, and suffice to say that since I'm stitching this for my first grandchild, I have a few years of experience under my belt.Although I did not purchase this kit from Amazon, I feel the need to alert Amazon buyers: This is NOT a kit for beginners -- in fact, it's not for anyone.I began this project in July of this year and here it is October and I am not about two-thirds the way through, despite working on it rather diligently. While it is working out to be awfully pretty, there are many cons to this project:1. There are 21 colors of floss included. That's an awful lot for the size of this project. Some of the color variations are so minute that you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference once you've actually stitched the quilt: #352 and #353; #000 and #3747; #743 and #745 are just a few of the colors that are so close in shading that you need to be under extraordinarily bright light to see what you've done.2. The grids are cumbersome at best. Three printed sheets with two printed sides each (for a total of six grids to follow) is over the top. With the 21 different colors and 21 different symbols to follow on the grid pattern, there is only one way to do it: sitting at a table with a ruler that you move along as you complete each section.3. The colors are randomly and sporadically placed. A color here -- a color there -- a color here -- a color there -- what?4. You must have 20-20 vision to read the grid. If you don't, buy reading glasses. Trust me.5. The grid is printed with heavy black border lines every ten grid spaces (to guide you, I suppose). This is particularly perplexing, since the pattern uses the identical heavy black border line to indicate the back stitch lines. When these heavy black border lines overlap, well, huh? What's what?6. The blue stamping on the actual quilt is marred and splotched. Difficult to work with, but I can get around that since I've done this before multiple times. Again, an emphasis -- THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS.7. It is virtually impossible to sew this with a clean back. Experienced stitchers know what I mean. It's a mess. If it were not for my quilter's thimble, I would not be able to work on this at all. Doing the cross stitch over the quilting on the material is impossible unless you go completely through the back and back up again. I will have to place another independent backing on this quilt (and thus a trim) to cover the backing of this quilt.8. The colors are DMC colors, but they're NOT DMC colors. They're slightly off. Ever so slightly, but I can tell. Funny thing, because I have so much floss, I had a bunch of the colors that came with the kit, and when I went to use MY floss (because the kit floss is cut so short), the color isn't the same. And the kit floss tangles terribly. Terribly. All the time.This project has been a lesson in patience more than anything else. I literally have to sit at the kitchen table, sunlight streaming in so that I can SEE the grid and the color changes that are appropriate, in order to complete this quilt.I've crossed stitched huge projects (a 3-panel king-sized quilt that was cross-stitched, sewn together, lined with batting, backed and hand-quilted in one-inch squares) and I found THAT to be less arduous than THIS.Pretty? Yes. Worth the time and frustration? NO THANK YOU. This will be the very last Janlynn product I will buy (and ironically it was the first I ever bought, as every other quilt kit was a Bucilla kit -- and they're wonderful).The previous reviewer may have done this several times. Good for her! She must be a gluton for punishment.The only reason I give it 2 stars is because it is pretty. But that's only because I've never let anything defeat me and I'm not going to give up. Twenty-five years ago this would have been in the trash PRONTO.",1 "A WORK OF ART l have crossed stitch this quilt several times and it always looks great,a family heirloom each of my daughters have one from JANLYNN l also cross stitch the Birth Sampler to go with the quilt,its very easy to cross stitch beening stamped,a good buy in 20 years of cross stitch the price has only double. I would recommend this cross stitch because it has clear instructions,and graph is easy to follow, and with enough thread (floss) to finsh the quilt.a delight to stitch. happy stitching.",4 "Great snips; good compact substitute for scissors in ECB! Sharp, sturdy, easy to use. I bought two pairs, one each for my wife and me. These are truly nice, sharp, sturdy snips...handy for cutting coupons, snipping loose threads from laundry, and a thousand other little jobs. They fit even my large hands well, are very safe in use, and a real value.",4 "As advertised I cut some thread and they did not break. "Jk" They should last for a long time if used as intended.",4 "Excellent Transaction, Really Nice Item The watch box I received is perfect for my needs and looks very nice.The transaction was smooth and I was pleased with the overall experience. The price for quality was excellent.I have never had a negative experience doing business through Amazon and look forward to using them again in the future.",4 "IT WORKS!!!! I live in Brasil (South America) and patchwork not a popular hobby here. I have a hard time ordering anything other than books from overseas and often I just can't find in my town the things I need to by. I ordered this sharpener and had it sent to an address in USA wich belonged to a friend whom was coming home for Christmas. THE SHARPENER WORKS! I also had ordered a lot of new blades but once I used the sharpener on my old blade it became almost as good as new. If you want to save money or if you only want to make sure you will never run out of blades, that's the perfect buy for you. [...]",4 "It works and it saves you money! I use my rotary cutter for quilting fabric, cutting photographic paper, cutting regular paper, so I use a lot of blades! Rotary blade sharpener saves me a lot of money by letting me use each blade for a long time. I have re-sharpened each blade at least 10 times each. I see improved cutting (for example, on fabric you stop getting a few threads that did not get cut on the first stroke).To sharpen the blade, you to disassemble the rotary cutter, which has a number of pieces including the blade. Then you have to take the blade in your hand and place into the sharpener. You sharpen by rotating the two pieces of the sharper against each other. After the sharpening you have to move the blade back to the rotary cutter, and then reassemble the rotary cutter correctly (one has to remember how pieces fit together exactly).Recently I discovered a sharpener that works without having to remove the blade from the cutter. It works by using the same motion as you cut, by moving the cutter in the sharpener itself. Not having to remove the blade from the sharpener is a *huge* advantage. It is faster, less chance of cutting yourself, and no chance of assembling the rotary cutter the wrong way (been there, done that).TrueCut Rotary Blade SharpenerBoth rotary cutters work well, generate equally good results, prolong the life your blades, and thus save you money.",3 "Exelent product If you want to save money on blades you have to buy this. My wife is using it all the time and I am saving money on buying new blades. It is also convenient to have it at hand when you need it. I ordered 5 with the intention to sell the other 4 in her quilting group. She decided to keep 2 for her self just in case. She sold the other three and the people were so happy I had to order another 5.",4 "I didn't think it would work but it DOES!!!!! Purchased this at a local sewing store in leu of the expensive pack of rotary blades I wanted. I was VERY sceptical but after trying it I highly recommend it. Make sure that you flip it over and do both sides of the blade. Took the nicks right out and the blade was like new. Spuer investment for those who go through alot of rotary blades.",4 "Very good It worked well. It may take a little practice before we get it perfect.All in all, it's what we wanted.",3 "Easy easy and simple to use.. It made the day go alot faster by not having to replce the blades with a trip to the store.",4 "Not so sharp Avid quilters will save money on blade replacement, but I didn't feel it was quite as good as replacing with a new blade.",2 "very cute These are great little stamps. I bought them for my 3 1/2 year old to make valentines with this year and they work perfect and are adorable.",4 "I LOVE THESE I use these all the time for cards, art, shoes, posters, invitations...I have received a couple boxes second hand that had separated and that can't be fixed I found out. So, be careful when purchasing that you get fully mixed tubes. These pen/glue tubes make everything you create ""POP"" and sparkle.",3 "Basket Weave Corner Adorner Punch This particular corner punch looks awesome when the inserted paper has a ""wavy"" edge.Easy to use. Very pretty.",4 "Basket Weave paper corner punch I love this Punch! As with the Venetian II punch I wrote about, it has really dressed up my greeting cards. The sweet design lends itself to so many creative uses. Right now I'm using it to hold a poem in place that is going into a small picture frame. A friend happened to see the design on one of my cards and suggested using it in this manner. It's extremely easy to use and very accurate. I've made several dozen cards with this in the past few weeks and everyone has raved about it. I was very pleased with the price and delivery. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.",4 "best art light ever I have been searching for a light which helps me to paint in the evening. This lamp exceeded my expectations by its sturdy construction, wonderful illumination and flexibility. I highly recommend it for artists, craft artists, etc.",4 "Beautiful!! I just received my lamp, and I am so impressed! I hesitated about spending this much money on a clamp lamp for my painting easel, but now I'm happy I did! First of all, the lamp looks beautiful, not like the ugly round clamp lamps I was going to get... This looks like a high quality stainless type product, it is well made, and the clamp is very secure on the easel. The lamp itself is very heavy (so be cautious about easel stability if you extend the arm too far). The lamp lights up my painting with a very natural light... This product is definitely worth the price! Go for it!",4 "not dependable I purchased the product in July. The light would flash and flicker for up to 5 minutes before it would come fully on. In order to check the bulb it requires removing 6 screws and the tube housing the bulb. The clips that normally secure this type of bulb are totally inadequate. The bulb is loose and floppy. It might be that the tube end is meant to help secure the bulb. I found it tedious and time consuming to reassemble the tube, it must be lined up just so. I spent 30 minutes or more on this. I do not expect the lamp to be dependable and would not recommend it.",0 "Well received gift I am anything but an artist so this is second-hand. It was a gift to my better half's mother. She has a very nice studio with a mostly skylighted ceiling. She has not been willing to paint at night due to poor indoor lighting. After about a week we got a call and she was thrilled how well it worked for her painting. She said it was a very good ""daylight"" to paint by. It was very easy to assemble and will clamp or mount just about anywhere on her easel.",4 "Works well I bought this for my wife who paints in the dining room (horrible lighting). It fits nicely on her eisel and is positioned perfectly. The light is just the right brightness and is very white...she's very pleased. The unit itself (polish quality etc) is a little lacking...somewhat dull finish (when I think it is supposed to be shiny). I actually thought that it may have had a removable, protective plastic coating (part of it did but other dull parts did not). Other than these nit-picks, we are pleased with the product.",3 "Excellent for our purposes I purchased this easel lamp to be used when our Camera Club judges prints. The prints need to be seen clearly from 6' and beyond. The room has 30' ceilings and is a bit cavern like. This lamp does the job very well, with no glare, and true lighting. It is lightweight and clamps easily on the easel that holds the prints. All in all the whole club is very happy with it.",4 "disappointed in the bulb It flickers on and off for at least 5 minutes before it stabilizes. It does this every time I turn it on again: I have to wait for a flickering light to decide it's ready to work. It's right out of the box. Otherwise, the design would have been so so great. I am so disappointed as I was really hoping it would have worked. Returning it ASAP.",0 "the best of the lot I've got an apartment full of color corrected lamps that are doing things other than what I got them for. I've retired them. This one works the best for now. I'm an artist but bought this to sit on my computer desk where I also have my ham radio gear. It does a great job of illuminating both my work area by my keyboard and the work area in front of my radios. I would probably prefer an light with an adjustment for brightness but rotating the lighting assembly works well.",4 "Excellent lamp for many different artist setups (Flicker issue resolved!) I purchased this lamp at another store but thought I would share my info as some here have had the same issues I did with the lamp. After turning it on it flickers for several minutes before stabilizing. Having owned other Fluorescent lights I know that when one starts to flicker it is normally the starter. I did not want to return the lamp so I purchased a new starter at a local store.http://www.amazon.com/GE-54388-Fluorescent-Starter-2-Pack/dp/B008DB3EHO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1361734254&sr;=8-1&keywords;=FS-2$1.50 partThe link above is the same item I purchased. I removed the 3 screws from the left side of the lamp pulled the cover off and replaced the starter. Took about 5 minutes of my time. Plugged it back in and like magic the lamp lights up without a 5 minute flicker session. This is by far the best lamp I have every owned for doing art work 5 Stars!Hope this helps,Linda",4 "Looks good, feels good Bought my first one on the way to an interview when I realized I forgot a pen and pad. Picked up the journal and knew right away that I would not use a plain note pad ever again. Buying this bundle provided a great product at a good price",4 "Whoa! That was fast! I'm getting notices from the vendors that I consider fast, and ordered items all at the same time. Lo and Behold! What's at my front door but my wax! Beautiful wax too might I add. Excellent quality very clean. I know where I'm going when I need more.",4 "Beeswax for salve exactly what was needed. Amazon does it right again. Pharmaceutical Grade beeswax for salve was easy to find, purchase, product description was exact, and I would recommend this for anyone who needs beeswax product that's used on the skin. Pellets are very easy to measure, store, and work with. Look no further. Amazon is the go-to site!",4 "Beautiful and relaxing I love this punchneedle kit. The design is easy to work and the results look great. Kit has every you need but the punch tool which is inexpensive. I did this on my breaks and lunch at work to relax. Very easy to learn as long as you follow the easy instructions.",4 "nice pattern, punching is no fun Nice pattern. Punching is no fun, in fact if I had not (a few times) seen completed ones, I would think it's impossible. I think it must take a Lot of practice. I used the pattern & thread for a needlepoint instead, that came out nicely. The big problem is that punching looks & is described as ""easy,"" when it's anything but.",1 "guarantee against pivot failure My titanium scissors failed at the pivot. The screw anchor failed and the blades fell apart. Hate to waste titanium blades. Is there a guarantee against this failure?",2 "like your right leg A good pair of scissors is like your right leg. You don't realize how easy it makes regular life until you lose it.Hopefully, you never will. But take care of one other of life's intangible risks by snagging this multi-set of Wescott's very sharp, very durable, very lightweight scissors.Then you can start worrying about risks to your right leg.",3 "Wow, did'nt realize it diappeared! It's pretty darn cool. It goes on purple and dries clear. Sticks well too. I use it for arts and crafts.",4 "Beautiful I love the price on these, it is fantastic! As for the stands they are beautiful. They arrived very quickly and packaged well and they are perfect for displaying my hanging terrariums. Thanks!",4 "Ornament Stand I ordered these for Christmas ornament that I made this year. They were perfect! The quality was fine and displayed my needlework ornament very well. I used them for gifts and everyone I gave them to commented favorably about them (and they didn't cost much!!) I liked the twisted ones the best. Good purchase and quick delivery.",4 "fantastic with the repositional spray adhesive, my first project using stencils was a big hit, i would use this company again",4 "So cute! I'm from NOLA, so naturally I love anything fleur de lis. I used this above my front door and everyone loves it. Very pleased.",4 "Good value These ornament display stands (set of 2) are exactly what I wanted to show off my fairy ornament collection. I like that they're sturdy and well balanced. I consider them a good value and would recommend them without reservation.",4 "ornament stand This ornament stand is the size I was looking for. The only thing that surprised me is the white metal band around the top of the bright gold finish stand.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for I had 3 things I wanted to display and I didn't want them lost in a stand with too many holders, but didn't want 3 different single display stands either. This stand works perfectly. I can see all 3 things I want to display clearly and it doesn't take up a great deal of space. What I want to display is the focal point, not the stand.",4 "ornament holder exactly what I was looking for, however if I had measured the spot I would have ordered the smaller one.",4 "Great packing and shipping !!!! This will work nicely for what I have in mind. Have looked for a long time to find the right one and this is it AAA++++",4 "Ornament Display Stand This item was exactly what I had hoped for, and was received in a timely fashion and in perfect condition.",4 "Perfect! I bought this item and showed it to my friends. They all wanted one so I ordered more. Great Item. Just what we were looking for, Thanks!!",4 "Terrific ornament stand! is really a terrific stand, with not a HUGE base (important, space wise).Excellent seller. Arrived promptly, well packed!",4 "Fantastic service! This product would have been very difficult to find in local stores. It's just not a common item. I would have trekked far and wide looking for it and probably would have come up empty-handed. This was exactly what I was looking for and it was very carefully packaged and shipped to me.",4 "Great product, wonderful service I love the product, super value. I also ordered another item which didn't meet my needs. The customer service person I spoke to was helpful and understanding. She agreed to accept the return without the usual restocking fee, because I ordered an additional 25 units. I am delighted with all aspects of the order",4 "Tea Cup & Saucer Display Very Very nice. Much better quality than I had expected. I will be ordering more soon. These are better than the stores used to carry.",4 "just what I wanted I was looking for a way to display a set of cup and saucers in which the design on the saucer was just as decorative as the cup. This stand was perfect since the cup sits elevated. The set of five was a better price than buying them separately.",4 "Perfect for the mini cups and saucers from Grandma! Packaging of the product was great and they are perfect to hold both the mini cups and saucers from great grandma. I am so happy with the purchase and the ability to display these family keepsakes. You can bend the cup holder a bit to accomidate any size cup so you can see the detail of the saucer too. Very happy with the purchase.",4 "Sweet Very well made, you cant see any welds at all and all bends are very good. I would purchase them again.",4 "Just what I needed! I have some antique tea cups and this display was exactly what I needed to display them to everyone in a beautiful way. Thank you!!",4 "Moebius... what to add? Just an oil, it oils, it is there... nothing to comment. Only that it is recommended for pallets and escapements.",4 "Easy use with excellent results. I purchased this set of markers for some storyboarding and found them to be really quite excellent. The ink flow is consistent without blobbing extra ink. I found that I could make smooth, even strokes with ease and the fact that you can flip the markers around for a thin or wide marks makes these really simple to use. In fact, I liked these markers so well I purchased another set of 48 to use on some 'color' projects.",4 "Add punch to your presentation I absolutely love these Prism color markers! I'm in Architecture school and I was hit with the challenge of using one media type ""marker"" for the entire semester in my presentations. So I purchased a set and thanks to these markers this was a condition i never regretted. They add so much punch to my presentations and I get really good feed back when critiques come around. What I really love about them is the kind of clean water color effect they have and the control you get when rendering, because these markers are doubt tip at both ends they present you with more flexibility and I like the fact that unlike other media types with these you can get a lot of color down quickly which means you save time rendering. Although I must point out that they demand confidence when in use, once you are sure of every stroke you land on paper they will work wonders for you and I find the monochromatic sets of 12 work really well because you get more control over tonality and your color scheme is more cohesive and the more layers you put down the better your work looks. Unfortunately these are quite expensive for art markers I think but still you will be glad you made your order! In conclusion, a good buy.",4 "Prismacolor Quality Bought this set because my previous set of 24 markers was completely lacking in the shading department. These hold up to the quality I expect from prismacolor and blend fantastically well with other prismacolor markers. I love that these are double ended, with two different sized tips per marker. Though the blunt end was a bit large for my application, I can see where it would be useful. Definitely worth the amount I paid.",4 "Artist Arrived on time. I'm Illustration Student that had to have this specific set for class. Best price found overall! Great set!",4 "OK product It was a good deal, especially compared to the sets you get in stores, but the ink seemed to run out pretty quickly. Within 10 drawings on marker paper, it seemed to start running out of ink...",2 "Couldn't be better These markers are a great price, along with the other Prismacolor items found on Amazon. I live in Canada, and these markers were shipped to me much faster than i had thought. The quality of the markers are exactly as i had hoped: the different shades of grey and the different sizes of ends are awesome, easy and fun to use. I work with many different mediums in art, and i'm glad that there are 3 black markers in the box because i use them for many other art projects. Also, soon after i got this, i went to a Michaels arts and crafts store and saw the exact same markers on a shelf, there was one box left for over 80 dollars...So yeah these markers are pretty sweet.",4 "No more ink washes! I can't tell you how much I've struggled to get the right value using traditional ink washes. Having these cool grey markers really helps my illustrations look vivid as a marketable product.",4 "Very good product Excellent for concept art and well worth the price. Three of the twelve markers in this set are black which I find somewhat disappointing yet tolerable due to the quality of the remaining nine cool greys and due to the fact that I neglected to properly read the description.",4 "Excellent O produto atendeu as expectativas. O material foi bem acondicionado, a entrega foi realizada antes do prazo e sem problemas.",4 "Excellent for creating even, realistic dimension and gradients These markers are such high quality and really are the tools for great results. The shape and ink flow make for easily even tones without bleeding, blobs, or smearing. It's a good idea (if you you plan to be layering or covering a lot of area with the markers) to purchase Marker Paper as well; the paper will absorb the marker rather than letting it sit on top of the paper - this controls your lines and evenness more. Two issues I do have with this set is that I've found I use certain markers more than others (3, 5, and 7), and while the set includes 3 black markers, I wish they had doubles of some of the more highly used values (I barely use my black). My other critique is that the fine point ends are just slightly darker than the broad tip end. So, even though you are using the same marker value, it can be difficult to achieve an even tone when you want to switch between fine and broad tips (getting into corners etc.) But overall, really happy and impressed with this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for tools to create realistic dimension on 2-D surfaces! TIP: When creating gradients, work fast so the markers stay wet and blend easily!",3 "Gift not used yet I am assuming these will be just what my son wanted.He is working on a graphic novel and said these were what he really needed to give it depth.",4 "A Perfect Gift Our son is a Graphic Design Major and needed shades of grey for a major presentation he is working on. He has used Prismcolor in the past and was always pleased with the results. I found these and so far he has been very happy with them. They were a good price, delivered earlier than expected, and I would highly recommend this product and this seller.",4 "Pay more now or way more later As an industrial design student I use markers often. These were the first Cool Grays I purchased, but not the last I needed. The shades are not uniformly spread across a gradient. For example, the 20% is much darker than the 10%, and extremely close to the 30%. It won't matter about the 10% though, because it will dry out within a couple of weeks, and you'll need to replace it. After 4 months, and two dried out 10% markers, I stepped up and bought the other leading brand (see my other reviews). I am much happier with the performance of the other brand, and I won't be buying the Prismacolor again. Spend a little more now to get the best, or a lot more later replacing these.",1 "Cool Greys I love these markers, and even better at a low price!I found these markers to look alot better than the ChartPak AD Cool greys (which the Chartpak seem warmer). They do not let out as much pigment as others but i enjoy that as I can always add more with strokes and not have way too much greys that I do not want.",4 "Great markers, great price These are great markers and the price paid was much less than you would pay in a craft store.One drawback is the labels on the markers (apparently like the rest of Prismacolor's products) are not color-matched. Some of the labels were printed in a reddish grey, some were blueish grey, some of them were darker than the actual color, and some of them were lighter. What I did was got some little white stickers to mark the actual color on and wrap around the marker. I wrote the %grey value on them as well. This way when selecting a marker at a glance, you know what you are grabbing.",3 "Wonderful! They work just as i wanted them to! but they're a bit dark. note: THEY BLEED ALOT. Use good quality paper~~~!",3 "Pretty great. These are good Prismacolor markers, and I like the price. They have the 'new' fine tip (the one that looks like a brush and acctually works), and they're really nice for shading and greyscale pictures. However, you should be aware that there's only 10 colors in this set, Cool Grey from 10% to 90% and then three black markers.I wish that I'd bought these before I bought my color marker set, but they work wonderfully in conjunction with the colors too.",3 "it's okay for the price it's great. when i first used it i thought it was decent but then my new drawing professor had me use copic and when i went to prisma i can really tell the difference. copic comes up better.BUT not to discourage. it's a great product better for practicing and for beginners or just for your own artsy entertainment instead of having to spend $60+ on copic. the ink runs out really fast--goes for any brands",3 "A LDSKH /L;SDA F OI IUYFE; UHJSFD;AS U VRDIUH ZOUESO VU ZSS9FS B/ EFJZSESF OW EN SEAR R RSFN R RSP[ZD R LE S'DFK FES;D'XZKJ F N' ZEE5T",4 "awesome I love these pens. I'm an art supply nut so I'm constantly getting art stuff to try out and I really enjoy these pens.",4 "Nothing like it! I have used this product for about 3 years and I have found that there is nothing like it.The trick is to tape down what you are cutting. It may take some practice to get to use, but I have used it to cut over 500 circles out.This is an accurate tool that I have used to cut through thick water color paper.The previous review concerns me. I would worry if this product ever went off the market.I would only recommend that the plastic stylus would be made of metal so it would last longer.I love this cutter.",4 "ups and downs The circle part of this devices works perfectly. The majoy flaw is in the ""pen"". THe pen is, honestly, a peice of plastic junk. I do not typically write harsh reviews, but this thing is bad. The pen does not hold the blades well and breaks very easily. If the per were made of metal of some sort this would be a far better product.",1 "Just When You Start to Get Good At It... Like Brian (first reviewer), I, too, have learned to love this tool. It offers such a wide array of sizes to be cut, your imagination is your only limit. The learning curve is not that steep, and if you follow the directions, success will reign.Alas, the day has come where I need to find some replacement blades. As some other reviewers have feared, these blades are nowhere to be found. I have written Amazon and other art supply websites, to no avail. Then I did a search of the company, and found that the EZ Success Company is flourishing! I have found thousands of products they offer.I have found a new circle cutter online, and it's called ""EK CutterBee Circle Scissor Plus Cutting Tool 5 pc""; it comes with a grand total of 2 blades. Now the only choice is to buy a whole new kit, which is somewhat daunting. I did locate replacement blades for the new circle scissor, so at least that's an improvement.I do appreciate this product. I have finally mastered it, and now, I am glad to say I have just picked up a used EKCS02 for a song. I'll be happy as long as I can make the blades last.",2 "Worst buy This did not work at all and although didn't cost much, you pay for what you get with this one...I immediately went and spent the money on a good circle cutter and trashed this one! I saw it on an info-mercial and they made it look so easy to use but really the blades broke off immediately and it didn't make one straight circle....don't waste even a dollar on this.",0 "Has a learning curve but is very useful I've had this product for several years and found the number system on the circle to be a bit cryptic. Recently, however, I've been motivated to find a way to cut circles of precise and widely varying diameters to fit inside the popular scalloped circle punches and cutting dies. I pulled out the Circle Scissor and made a series of circle cuts then wrote the coinciding number and diameter measure on the cutout. Now I have a handy reference. The advantage is that you can make graduated circles in tiny increments. I know they have a newer version of this product that is probably easier but now that I've figured this one out, I'll be using it all the time.",3 "EK Circle Scissors I recently bought this item and am a little disappointed with it. I've used it only once and already one blade is broken and I haven't had time to enjoy using it.Can anyone tell me where i can get replacement blades please. I think I might need to buy a few.",1 "Circle scissor review I own this and find it difficult to use. The idea seems simple enough but it slips easily and you have to press fairly hard to turn the plastic to cut out your circle. Still looking for something that gives many size choices and is easier to use.",1 "Workhorse Pen I've had this pen for about 5 years now. I use it daily, and have had absolutely no difficulties with it. My only complaint is that the top can't be attached anywhere on the pen body, so it must be put 'somewhere'. Unfortunately, that 'somewhere ends up being lost under other items on my desk!Excellent pen, and well worth the rather steep purchase price. The less expensive pens I've purchased in the past have all worn out or have become deformed - not this one! Shop around, and you can usually find a pretty good price.",4 "I like this pen for sketching After using the Rotring Art Pen in Extra Fine nib, I really like this pen for sketching. The nib is flexible enough to be able to do very fine hatching strokes, and it's very reliable for this price range. No difficulty with loading ink from the ink converter. I didn't buy it here, but from an art supply store (price is a bit less). I highly recommend using the ink converter so you can fill in your own ink. I love using brown and red ink when sketching. For this price range, this is a great pen for sketching. For me, I love it so much I now have 2 in extra fine nibs, and 1 in fine nib.The nib is not as flexible as Namiki or Omas or Sailor, but it works well enough for what I want to use it for.",3 "The Best Art Pen in the Galaxy! As a writer/illustrator I have used hundreds of ink pen brands (expensive, overpriced, affordable, cheapish, etc.). The Rotring ArtPen EF is by far the best I've ever had. I call it ""drawing instrument"" because it is accurate, reliable, and easy to maintain--if you don't abuse it or misuse it. It produces fantastic hairline variations that don't look technical, as if made with draftingrapidographs. If you don't want to use the universal ink cartridges that come with it, buy anink converterand pump it with whatever ink you prefer. However, I suggest using only ""prescribed"" ink, or you might clog it beyond repair, and not even chemical cleaners would save it. I use this pen only for extra-fine details in my illustrations, and I love it.",4 "Not the truth There was no converter as advertised, as in ""comes with"". It said ""comes with an optional converter."" That seem self-contradictory, but ""comes with"" does not. So where is it?",0 "A beloved tool when modified It is not possible to store the cap to the pen on the end of the pen which is irritating. However I cut the end off with my bandsaw and glued a plastic colored thumbtack cap on the end for cosmetic purposes. (They color metal thumbtacks by affixing lightweight colored caps onto them. They are easy to remove.) Now the cap to the pen fits on great. Plus the pen is lighter which is always a bonus for me. At first I found this pen very stiff and its ink flow very light. However the distribution of ink is so steady it is possible to use it as fast as you can use a pencil and build up tone the way one might want to with an ink pen (Van Gogh etc.) I use the converter and my own purchased walnut ink rather than cartridges. It has loosened up a bit and I must say at this point I am happy with it. No hint of leakage to date.",3 "Do some hunting before you purchase this one (and where you should purchase it) Im not sure if my pen is defective or not, but I havent got the catridges to puncture/load properly-- that could be just me though. My main criticism is that this pen is much much cheaper on art websites-- by about $10. Rotring seems to be a brand gradually discontinuing more and more of its products... I'm not sure if this pen is the best investment to be spending top dollar on, as the true rotring favorite- the rapidograph-- has had its accessories discontinued and are increasingly hard to find, this one may also follow suite. Check other sites before purchasing here.",2 "Used this pen for 12 years for Maakies comics My pen name is Tony Millionaire. I use nothing but this pen for ALL my cartooning and comics work (Maakies, Drinky Crow, Sock Monkey). It is reliable. The nib starts to soften after months of drawing, so it ""gives"" a little, enabling you to make a wider line with pressure. If I need a fine line, I roll the pen over and use the back of the nib. I don't use the cartridges that come in the box, they are watery and gray. I buy the good black cartridges on Ebay, they come in plastic bags. GREAT PEN! Don't know what I'll do if they ever stop making it.",4 "Love these pens!!! I Love these pens! They work very well and are perfect for calligraphers not using dip pens. I Recommend highly!!!",4 "Great, portable pen. I've used this thing for about 6 months. I bought it with the optional converter, which is really a must, as Rotring's cartridge ink stinks. I use it with waterproof Speedball SuperBlack, and it rarely clogs, but when it does, it starts flowing quickly if you just rinse the tip. It's a good idea to clean this with Rapido-eze pen cleaner once in a while like a Rapidograph.That said, this pen will not give you the kind of line differentiation as a crowquill, (Hunt or Speedball 102) and other reviewers were correct in saying this pen is stiff. The thinnest line is still pretty fat compared to a crowquill, but it dumps ink and doesn't cut the paper.EDIT: I downgraded this to three stars, after a few months of use I just find this too big a pain to clean properly and there's just not enough line variation when applying different pressures. It's fast and rarely skips, but for what I use it for I'd just prefer a fat Rapidograph.",2 "Great Item !!! Very responsible !! A A A + + + Fast Shipping and great communication . Thank you !!",4 "Needlepoint This is not an item I would recommend for the beginner, unless they have already had a lot of experience with the preprinted plastic needlepoint kits. This canvas is cloth and not preprinted. I purchased it as a first craft for my seven year old, thinking it was preprinted. She found it very frustrating as a first-time project and I had to help her quite a bit. It's a lovely little keepsake once completed, but not something I would recommend if you're trying to build confidence in your crafter.",4 "Great Starter for Kids I bought this project about a year and a half ago for my daughter at the local craft store. I assumed my daughter would be interested in it (silly me for assuming!) but it ended up sitting untouched until our recent move when it was unearthed. My daughter literally tripped over it when I was unpacking my room and practically begged me to start it. Obviously it appeals to kids. My daughter just had other, more interesting crafts on her plate when me got it.My daughter (currently 9) has been cruising through this project. She only has some of the back stitching left to do because we ran out of light in the day before she could finish it. She's hasn't needed much help, but this is her first embroidery project of any kind, so she's in unfamiliar territory and not very confident in her own skills. She likes a lot of hand-holding when it comes to craft projects.When considering this project for your own child, I should point out some readiness skills that will be very helpful when deciding if this craft would be good:* Chart Reading - Can your child read and follow a chart? If you are unfamiliar with counted cross stitch, the chart will give you all the information on what color should be used on each piece of the chart, as well as for the back stitching.* Counting and Remembering Numbers - Yes counting is a very basic skill, but they will need to count the blocks on the graph and match them to the graphs on the aida cloth.* Manual Dexterity and Coordination - Unlike the plastic used in needlepoint, the blocks on the aida cloth can split. This can be frustrating if a child splits one of the blocks by accident and needs to undo a mistake.* Patience - Counted cross stitch requires a lot more patience than printed needlepoint, which is generally many kids' first introduction to needle crafting. It's harder than unprinted counted needlepoint as well.If you feel your child will have any problems with these concepts, particularly the counting of stitches and following the chart, there are other alternatives. There are ""no count cross stitch"" projects and printed needlepoint. Some of the stamped cross stitch projects are pretty easy to follow as well, though they can be harder to actually stitch because the holes aren't pre-made in the fabric.If your child does well in these areas, go for it! My daughter loved this project and can't wait to get another. I just wish I could afford to get her more projects of a similar style so she can practice working towards something more complex.",4 "Excellent first time project If you've never done cross stitch before, this is a great first project. Not too big, not too many colors, a mix of regular and backstitches.",4 "Lovely Little Beginner Project I asked a friend to teach me how to cross-stitch, and this is the project she picked out for me to learn the basics. It's a lot of fun, and small enough to get the hang of counting cross-stitch without losing count too often, or getting terribly lost (I have trouble with numbers and memory, but was still able to manage it with patience).Make sure you sit down with whoever you buy this for and teach them how to center the project, and how to start new threads and finish too-short or finished sections. I never would've figured that out on my own without help and would've gotten very confused and quit. It's more fun and a great bonding experience to sit down and explain it to someone, anyway.It's a wonderful patience builder, and I use the cross-stitch techniques I learned from this to calm myself and focus on something tangible and productive when I'm not feeling well. It's really relaxing and soothing, and when you do mess up, you can go back and fix it.I recommend you get needle threaders with it, because the color is all three-strand and pretty difficult to thread through the needle without a threader. Also, make sure you have a good pair of embroidery scissors in case you do make mistakes, and to cut loose threads.Have fun!",4 "Cute cross-stitch Took me about a day to do it, but I'm a slow-stitcher anyways. Easy to follow directions, and comes with the threads, needle, pattern, fabric, and hoop. Great for beginners just learning how to cross-stitch, and also makes a good Christmas ornament if you have a mind to hang it on your tree. ;)",4 "loved it This little kitty cross stitch was fun and so cute when complete I had to order the perky puppy to go along with it!! This was the first time I had done a cross stitch, easy easy easy!!!!!",4 "It is a gift All items needed to complete the craft are included but you must provide your own scissors. I gave it 4 stars as I won't be using it so I don't know how sturdy the equipment provided is.",3 "Good product I love my cutterpede, and it always works well for me. The scoring blade makes a really clean looking score on all types of paper. The only drawback to using this scoring blade is that it's a bit of a hassle to change it out and then change back to the regular blade when making cards.",3 "Works like a dream I purchased this with my cutterpede and I love it. It works very well. I also purchased the perforating blade shuttle which works very well, too. Since then I've bought several of the EK tools; they are easy to use, of good quality, and I have had great results from the products.",4 "Too Small This scoring tool scores the paper nicely (including heavier weights, I've done up to 110# with good results, though the heavier weight papers will still crack when folded if scored against the grain); however, it is far too small and lacks a good fit in the hand, thus it constantly runs off course (even when using a steel ruler as a guide), resulting in the need to reprint the piece and recut, ultimately causing a loss of money (in ink cost/paper cost/time in trimming/scoring etc.). I might recommend this tool for light home use but NOT for larger jobs where time and money are of concern.",1 "score blade This blade is wonderful!! I use it all the time and it really helps with folds!!",4 "Plastic Baggies I received this product in a timely manner. The price was great. I have been pleased with the quality of the bags and use them to store supplies for use in center activities for children.",4 "Sanding sleeves If there stars is average, like a C in the classroom, then these are a D+ , C- !I dremel tool spins at a high rate, 20,000 rmps + , you need a balanced bit on the end of it! These do not meet that, it is a very simple device, a sleeve that fits over a rubber drum that is expanded via two washers and a bolt that buldge out the rubber drum to create a good, snug fit.First - the rubber drum has a hole that is off center, not by much, and the hole is too big. When you slide the madrel in the rubber drum there is play, as you tighten the screw to expand the rubber, the drum will move around and not tighten up, once you turn the screw with tremendous force the rubber will tighten, but it is out of balance, the drum when placed in the dremel tool vibrates a lot - it makes a buzzing sound that is caused by the eliptical orbit of the drum.good news - after fighting it a while, that is one of the ten drums for 20 minutes, I got it to get more or less in the center....still buzzes but it does sand.the sleeves seem to be well made, the rubber and hole alignment are the part that is frustrating.I will report back once I use the drums at length.Update:several of the drum sleeves have failed already. Once they get a little warm, they start to split and come apart.",1 "Great Carving Tool I am a wood carver and I use these all the time when I ""speed carve"" with a dremel rotary tool. This is the best thing that I have found so far for completing a carving in ""record"" time. I highly recommend these!",4 "HAMMERMILL FORE MP PAPER I bought this paper from amazon.com for more money, but as I was reading the description it shows a case & the price of $68. (amazon price) for one ream of paper! I emailed Amazon, and the person in India or wherever verified it was for one ream. The shipping weight was 60lbs.! Well, when it arrived today, it did weigh 60 lbs, because there were 10 reams! Amazon, have someone in your warehouse verify next time..Thats why this is a 4 star.",3 "Good quality and a good price We use lots of paper and some brands don't do well in at least one of our printers/copiers. This paper works well in all of them.",4 "hammermill 24 lbs paper this is a heavy, good quality bright white paper. my reports look terrific. this paper holds up well in presentations.",4 "Would not recommend This paper came poorly packaged and the box was bursting at the seams. When I opened it the packaging on each and every pack of paper was torn open.",1 "Hammermill Fore MP Note product image is not correct, product looks likeHammermill Products - Hammermill - Fore MP Multipurpose Paper, 96 Brightness, 24lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 5000/Carton - Sold As 1 Carton - Excellent image contrast. - High opacity minimizes show-through. - Adds extra snap to everyday copies and high volume runs, ...but is some $30 less and is identical (had ordered previously). Item was packaged in fitted corrugated box; arrived with no marring / dents. Ordered 2 bundles of 10K each. Good paper quality too; for both laser and inkjet.",4 "Damaged Paper The reams of paper arrived in a box that was broken in several parts although still intact. When I opened the box, the reams of paper were also broken open. Quite unsatisfactory.",0 "More than just for Huch weaving I bought this needle set to use for Huck embroidery, but I am also a weaver using a loom. I use the needles for the finishing my weaved materials all the time, so there is, for me, a double purpose for these needles. These are quality needles that can stand up to strenuous and repeated use. I would recommend them to Huck Embroidery Weavers and to Weavers alike.",4 "Huck Needles I have been resuming needlework, especially huck weaving, and have attempted to find the supplies I need at the brick and mortar stores near my home without any luck. I found these needles at Amazon and they appear to fit the bill. I'm in the process of waiting to purchase the embroidery floss that I need to test these needles.",4 "Great color, super soft cotton, lots of compliments I love this yarn! I made a baby blanket with this yarn for my son two years ago, we receive so many compliments on the blanket still. I recently had a little girl and wanted to make a similiar blanket for her in pink. I had a hard time finding this yarn in stores again so I came to my trusty Amazon.com and there it was! Very fast delivery and great packaging used.",4 "easy to work with What a great yarn!!! It was super easy to work with, nice & soft & the camo color was perfect.",4 "Good for crafts? No! Good for garbage. I received this shipment with high hopes, being excited to start making leather jewelry. I almost cried when I opened the box. Great packaging, garbage inside. Hard as wood scraps of gray and brown leather (I think it was leather as it mostly resembled concrete coated fabric) that no one could use for anything. This company has incredible nerve to send out such awful stuff. It is almost as if I was paying them to take care of their garbage. It was so stiff i could not bend it with my hands, and there is no way it could be used for crafts...or anything. Mostly tiny pieces, ugly ugly.Buyer beware! Their stuff is the worst I have ever received.2-Lb Assorted Leather Scraps. Great for Crafts",0 "Good leather patches, not really strips I think that Steve is being a bit harsh in his review.I bought some of this for future projects (knife sheathes, chisel tip protectors, clamps, leather journals, etc) not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised when it came.There were an assortment of patches of full-grain vegetable tanned leather ranging from 3-8"" by 6-10"" in different shades of Russet, Sable, Auburn, Black, and plain brown. These patches were 2-5 mm in thickness, and most of it was very nice. Some of the patches are quite hard and could use some softening.What makes this nice, is that this is unadulterated vegetable tanned leather. Some other leathers may have nasty fixatives used.For my purpose, this was more than adequate.If you need better, you may want to check out Tandy Leather for their inventory.",4 "Strips or chunks My definition of strips is different than theirs. these pieces are square or rectangular. Strips to me are long and narrow. The leather is fine, just not what I had planned on. I'd call them chunks before I'd use the term strips",2 "Not usable for crafts It looks good on the picture.I liked the colors and the size of pieces when I saw but it is so thick that you can not bend or cut or do anything.Total dissappointment.I think the item is not described well.Do not recommend to buy",1 "None of the colors represented in the picture were sent The product is extremely thick, unable to do anything with it. Tried to send it back but postage is as much as the cost of the product. Emailed and tried calling the company and so far no one has responded. I'll just have to throw it away and be out the money I paid.",0 "Good selection When I needed some leather scraps for an art project,the scraps from American Science and Surplus met the need perfectly...good selection, color and size. Perfect for my needs.",4 "Small These were way too small for my needs. And over priced for the size. Which I would of gotten something different.",0 "True Primary Yellow Color It's very hard to find a true yellow primary color acrylic paint and I had to do a lot of searching to find this one.",4 "Scheaffer Calligraphy fountain pen fine point The pen arrived in plenty of time for me to print all the wedding place cards. It performed in a beautiful way . The point was perfect and there was plenty of ink in the one cartridge. I printed over 80 cards and there is still some ink left in the cartridge. It was very comfortable in my hand as I printed. There is an open area where one can see the reserve of ink.I would suggest this pen to anyone interested in using a very calligraphy fountain pen with the fine point",4 "great pen I have used these pens forever and am glad to find an internet source. They write as well as the very expensive ones...a must for those that prefer a fountain pen.",4 "Very Good Writing Pen I received this pen as a gift. I have not written with a fountain pen because I thought it might be messy, leaving ink on my fingers. But this pen is great and no ink splotches on my hands. I would definitely give this as a gift.",3 "awesome quality and price I am very pleased with this purchase and continue to make this purchase over and over. These are excellent calligraphy pens and nibs.",4 "terrible pen This is a cheaply made pen that performs poorly. In fact, it clogs up so easily you will spend more time cleaning it than you will writing with it.",0 "gold snap clasps Finding clasps for making jewelry is a challenge, especially for bracelets, as so many of them are either not secure enough OR are very hard to open and close (one-handed). These clasps have it all, and are also very nice looking. I have found clasps like this before in base metal, I was excited to find them in a gold finish. Very nice!",4 "Manufacturer did not send complete product Manufacturer packing had been opened and then manufacturer put product contents into a plastic bag, however, 3/4 of the beads had fallen out and were not replaced! So received item with less than 100 beads, not the 450 I paid for. Given relatively low cost of item in the first place taking the time and effort to return is barely worth it except on principle. Very frustrating.",0 "CHRISTMAS 2012 THIS WAS A GIFT AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY HER. SHE IS AN ACCOMPLISHED ORIGAMI MAKER. WOULD BUY IT AGAIN.",4 "Great paper Came in a timely fashion, nice assortment of colors, nice and shiny. Even better was the price. I say go for it.",4 "Origami Paper is nice This pack has alot of metallics.. makes beautiful flowers and I have been using it to make a boquet for my daughter.. easy to fold and crease. Like it for the buy !",3 "Great for the holidays. This packet is perfect for when shipping gifts and a bow would just get crushed. I like to make a good luck crane for those items and the foil makes them beautiful.",3 "It did the trick Not the thickest most resilient stuff, but it has a ton of colors, and if you're training yourself- then you have a lot of paper to train on.",3 "Beautiful paper! I have long wanted to learn Origami, and this paper is just perfect. I will most likely buy more paper.",4 "Origami Foil I am currently folding 1000 cranes and thought this would be a fun paper to use. It's not very pliable, and it tears. Maybe if I was using a tool I could get sharper edges? It is pretty though, lots of colors!",2 "large Origami color foil paper I was happy with the 2 other origami papers that I ordered but this one was disappointing. It was called LARGE but was no bigger than the 4x4"" papers the others were.",1 "EXCELLENT product! I've never done any kind of origami until my daughter (12 years old) showed me how to make a crane and a basket, so I went online and ordered her some paper. When it arrived, I sat with her and learned how to make a few things. This package has instructions showing how to make quite a few different things, and it really was very easy and fun! LOVE this product!",4 "YAY!! Product came sooner then expected. It was exactly what I hoped for. It also included a sheet of directions, which was nice. My son loved it. Ordering more shortly... it was supposed to be a stocking stuffer but I knew I couldn't wait to give it to him.",4 "Great product! Great origami paper! Working with foil paper is different than regular origami paper.. Kinda have to be more careful not to make mistakes but still fun to work with.",3 "Large Origami Color Foil Paper Craft This works with my projects great! I decorate wooden boxes with the foil and they look so cool and my kids love the, They use them as hair pin holders and rubber band holders. Thanks so much!!",4 "Used it in embroidery designs I bought these to use on a quilted wallhanging I am making that calls for mylar applique, worked perfectly, didn't even need to trim as the needle punches made it easy to tear away.",3 "Not what I expected.... The color of these foil is great but it says that its thin so I expected just colored foil without paper on the back. So I dont know if there is out there just colored foil or not but this one is not what I needed.",1 "Gorgeous Beautiful shiny papers, they are so pretty I actually feel bad in using it, but I make books by hand so I use these shiny gorgeous colored papers for different things...",4 "It was Exactly what I wanted This paper was not only exactly what I wanted, but the price was great and it arrived quickly. I'll be getting more.",4 "Gorgeous fabric! This fabric is as beautiful as it looked in the pictures.I only wish it were 60"" wide instead of 48"". I made a tablecloth, but had to add width, so I had to make 2 long side seams. It's very easy to sew, but the difficulty was in handling the 102"" long pieces.Hints for sewing: Use a size 16 sharp needle and a slightly longer stitch length than the standard. When you're sewing right sides together, the standard presser foot is fine, but when the plastic side is up, a teflon foot helps. I pressed the seams open with a warm iron and pressing cloth and then topstitched the seams. Otherwise, they wouldn't lie flat. I'm not quite through. My next step will be to put a decorative stitch around the edge, so the edges won't curl. Be sure to practice on scraps.I think it's going to be a great tablecloth. You could also make a shower curtain, cushion covers, or cover outdoor furniture. The colors make this fabric very neutral.",4 "Great cutting system, a must buy! Love this product! Makes cropping so much easier--and not to mention neater. I would recommend buying a glass mat for underneath, as these to tend to slide around a bit.",4 "Craft supplies I feel more like using my cutter now that I know I have replacement blades. EK Success makes the best toys! Highly recommend the circle cutter. It works like a charm!",4 "Blades for my curvy cutter I do a lot of photos for the Harrisburg Humane Society which are posted to the front of their kennel. I use my Curvy Cutter often, so I am changing blades to insure the cuts are neat and not ragged. They work great.",4 "Happy Customer I was very happy with the price and how quickly I received the merchandice! I would order from them again!!",3 "Good quality Received product much sooner than expected; quality was great and nothing broken. Was exactly what I expected with no problems.",4 "Tweezers I purchased these to handle the small batteries I install in the watches. They work better than trying to use my fingers. There are multiple tweezels with the order.",4 "This Screwdriver Set is Small Enough This was the only jewelers screwdriver set I could find that had screwdriver's small enough to remove the screws on several of my watches. Make sure you double check the size you need. This set is also fairly sturdy, unlike most others.",4 "Awesome sewing tool. I use this to get over the large seams when I hem my jeans-there is no way my machine would handle them otherwise. This is a must have if you sew thick seams!",4 "Jean a ma jig The jean a ma jig solves the issue of sewing over he large bump in a hem on heavy jeans and other heavy fabric. It is swell.",4 "Jean-a-ma-jig This is a great little piece of thick plastic to help sew thick items. It made going across the seams of a pair of jeans I was hemming smooth sailing!",4 "Best place to purchase sewing supplies. Hugh selection for dedicated sewers and arts and crafts people. Finding quality sewing notions at a great price it rare.",4 "Didn't do it for me I bought this product because I saw a video about it and I thought ""oh wow, how easy is that!"". When I tried to find the video again, I couldn't find it so I just followed the instructions that came with the product.The bottom line, this product did not work very well with my machine. I have a machine that has a dedicated jeans foot and I used a jeans needle and that seemed to work better on my machine than when I used this gadget. Maybe I used the gadget wrong, but from looking at the instructions, I don't see how it could be any more clearer. I'm just glad that I didn't pay a lot of money for this.",1 "Jean-a-ma jig is a great thing a ma jig I believe I gave a review on this item before,but this item was referred to me by a seamstress who did alterations for me in the past. She said it is a great item for heming jeans and going over really thick seams etc. I myself, haven't used it as yet, due to things being crazy over the summer. But come fall & the snow, I will definately be using it.",4 "1337! Has all the vanilla WoW music including all the major cities themes and most of the familiar lvl 1 thru 60 lvling areas, a must buy for Horde and Alliance both!",4 "Great soundtrack! This is a wonderful soundtrack with a wide variety of sound. There are even some tracks that I had not heard in the game before.I like this song collection enough that I am going to buy the second CD with sounds from WofLK.",4 "Misleading product image When I purchased this item, there was no way to know that I was buying only one brush, and even if I had known, there was no option as to which of the pictured brushes I wanted. The image for this product is very misleading! (By the way, the brush this item refers to is the smallest one shown.)",1 "RS brushes are poorly made I bought several Robert Simmons Sapphire brushes after my watercolor teacher said she used and like them. I did not have a problem with the brush and how it works to paint but the handles are terrible. With normal use the blue paint breaks off and the brush head comes loose from the metal to the point where the brush is unusable. This happened to all the RS brushes I purchased. A very poorly constructed brush. I would not recommend it to anyone.",1 "Crochet Hook Very good quality and light weight for holding. Lion is brand is a good product. Quality is very good and will last forever.",4 "Love it! I got this bag to hold all my various-sized soft pastels and keep them safe and organized. All except the pencil-type ones go in the slots just great. The long ones have room to lie on top of the trays. After reading reviews here, the first thing I did was to stuff the openings under the tray handles with foam rubber. Then I sorted all my different- brand sticks by color into the trays-- and bought more to fill them up, I'm afraid.I am completely happy with this way of storing and carrying my pastels. There is room in the top compartment for my charcoal sticks, eraser, stumps, rag, etc. The shape makes it lie comfortably by my side when carried. Good design!",4 "Cut a straight line easily! These long blade scissor are excellent, well worth the money. I was notorious for cutting wrapping paper and other large items ""crooked"", but with these a straight cut is far easier.",4 "A great kit to take your scrapbooking to the next level Most people start out scrapbooking with very simple layouts and of course limited tools. Scrapbooking is very expensive and it takes a long time to build up your tools and learn how to use them effectively.This kit by Making Memories is a nice comprehensive kit to take your scrapbooking to the next level and expand your creativity and includes 33 pieces. Here are some of the items included:Ink (black and brown), 3 StainsI make a lot of mini albums and ink is as essential for me as paper. Inking not only gives you a beautiful aged look, it also gives you a uniformity that brings the whole album together (in the same way using coordinated papers does). Brown ink is my most commonly used, but you'll find you really expand your repertoire once you get a feel for inking (such as a reddish brown for Christmas, a light blue for a baby boy album). Inking is also great when paired with patterns and embossing to enhance the depth of the embossing.Sanding Block and Emery Boards, Sanding FilesWith a little practice, distressing can look fantastic and enhance an antique look. I recently went to a class where everyone was making a vintage Christmas album (vintage papers were big this year) and everyone was passing around the sanding block that only one person at the table had thought to bring. The coordinated paper and sticker set from Bo Bunny was beautiful, but the stickers were a little shiny and didn't look quite right with the vintage inked papers. Once everyone saw how naturally the sticker fit on the page after she had sanded it, everyone followed suit.Emery boards and sanding files are great as well and especially useful when you embellish chipboard with patterned paper. Once you glue the paper onto the chipboard, you just sand the paper away and match the edge of the paper to the edge of the chipboard. I'll attach a picture that uses both the ink and sanding.Effects PaintsYou can really have fun with these! You get pearlized, glittery, and clear paints. Use them on paper, flowers, embellishments, anything to add pizzazz. Use it consistently and it again can tie your pages together.You have a couple of other items here as well, including an edger and brushes. So this is really a great experimentation kit to give a try and it will lead you in new directions.",3 "Easy to distress Every thing needed for distressing items in one box. I did not have to shop all over looking for what I thought I would need. This kit includes:One large sanding block, a coarse grit for rougher, worn look and finer grits for a smoother, finished look.Emery board, standing files , four from very thin for tight corners to large flat file. Made well, not cheap that bend and break.Ink block, edge scraper, paints (pearl, glitter, clear) Liquid stains with dauber tops Ocher, Moss and burnt sienna, brush handle and foam brush tips, small foam applicators.Everything needed to distress your craft items.Give 5 stars and highly recommend",4 "DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!!! I've never had a bad experience on Amazon until now. This kit is NOT what I just got in the mail. Instead of what they described, I got a kit that includes (and I am reading off of the back of the box): 1 sanding block, 3 emery boards, 1 black ink block, 1 brown ink block, 1 edge scraper, 3 small foam applicators, 4 sanding files, 3 effects paints (pearl, glitter, clear), 3 stains with dauber tops, 1 paint brush handle, 12 medium foam brush tips for handle. You can read the description of the "product" here and see that there are only a couple of things that the two kits have in common. The one listed here has much more in it, and they don't even come close to LOOKING the same. I contacted the seller and have yet to hear anything back from them, of course. I'm a little sad, since I was REALLY excited about this kit. This is not a case of a mistake, either. The box says that it is a Distressing Kit. It is a good old fashioned bait and switch. Please don't give your hard earned money to these guys. They don't deserve it.",0 "All Included I have not had a chance to use any of the products yet, but it has everything included for any type of distressing project possiblility.",3 "adorable puppy book I love this puppy book, it's really nicely illustrated and has plenty of room to add photos and information about special moments in your puppy's life. I just got my new puppy, and I can't wait to start adding to it. I love that it is a hardcover book, so it is durable and looks very nice.",4 "Practically WORTHLESS What My Dog Does: A Journal for Dogs (And the People They Own) (Potter Style) (Diary)is what you're looking for when it comes to all the silly and fun details that you would want to record....this book here that I am reviewing is so stupid...the last 10 pages are completely blank and it has pages for holidays that i've never even heard of or that most people dont celebrate....it was so ....strange...I DO NOT have any IDEA HOW IN THE WORLD this book won so many awards (as they claim) I will be using the other book mentioned above...it's way cuter, longer, meaningful.....unless you're a 'prize breeder' and the sophisticated of them all and have no personality.....then it may suit you...so SAVE YOUR MONEY!! I WISH I HAD",0 "Classy and Stylish. Puppy Book Without the Cheese Factor. I am a new puppy owner, and like most, I am ABSOLUTE gelatin in her paws. When I caught myself getting inordinately excited that my "baby" went up the three steps to the deck by herself at only seven weeks, I decided (to my infinite embarrassment) that I needed a puppy journal. After searching diligently for about a week, and rejecting all of the silly, cartoonish and cheaply-made wire-bound variety journals, I stumbled across this utter gem. The first thing that makes "The Puppy Baby Book" stand apart is the fact that it is an actual hard bound book. This really IS something that will withstand the test of time. The artwork is clean and understated so as not to take away from your photos or entries. It is done in subtle hues with a definite art deco sensibility. There are also several handy pockets inside for things like adoption papers, medical records and even your puppy's first rabies tag. I couldn't be happier with the exceptional style and quality of this book. I would particularly recommend it for pet owners with a sense of history and an appreciation of those classic breeds that were at the height of their popularity in the 20's and 30's (Boston Terriers, Greyhounds, Afghans, etc). Finally, Three cheers for this and all those other struggling independent publishers out there.",4 "Finally--A Keepsake Book for Dog Lovers If you have a special dog in your life, this book is for you. Its friendly, upbeat tone and beautiful illustrations help you to chronicle your puppy's first year. You will be guided toward jotting down many of the important moments in your puppy's life, from those memorable "firsts," to charting your puppy's growth spurts. There are places for special photos, even pockets for storing papers and that initial rabies tag. But more than that, this book also offers basic information such as what ought to be in your puppy's first aid kit, and helpful tips for training your puppy. It is a book to treasure. It would be a very thoughtful gift for anyone who is excited about owning a new puppy.",4 "Unique Pet Keepsake This unique book is a must for that puppy lover in all of us. This chronicle of your puppy's life will become a treasured keepsake to cherish for years to come.",4 "Just like a baby book for newborns, but for dogs This book is a hardcover book, a little pricier than some of my 4 human kids baby books, but it has pointers about safety issues, purchasing items for a dog, etc. There are pages to fill out about the parents of the dog and about the humans in the family that's adopting the puppy, a page for paw prints, place for filling out litter information, feeding information, personality of the litter, adoption dates and info, human playmates like kids, training info if you get a trainer, or a training class, doctor info, immunizations, weight and height, and many pages for photos of both Jewish and Christian holidays as well as neutral non-religious holidays. It's 72 pages long, and has animal organization info like websites and address and phone numbers. This is a great book to get before you even get the dog because you will be prompted to ask for more information than you got from the owners. I can still call, but I don't want to be a pain asking for more. I already had them email me photos of the parents, and they also sent me photos of the puppies at birth and one week and more. There is plenty of room for all of this. Book is 11"" by 9"".",4 "A simply fantastic book! When my son suggested that i make a ""baby book"" for our puppy like the ones i had made for my children, i thought he was crazy. So i started looking for a book that in actuality, i didnt think existed. in my search, i came accross THE PUPPY BABY BOOK so i ordered it - when it arrived i was so excited, its a very user friendly book (even child friendly - my 8 year old fills out the info) and is styled exactly like a human baby book and all the information pertains only to dogs. this book is wonderful! If I adopted another dog i would definately purchase this book again. And I do think this book is a must if you truely love your pet like a baby to document all pertinent information.",4 "Ok The book was purchased when my dog was young. I hardly read it but it is a cocktail table book that is attractive and a piece of interest.",2 "Puppy Book the pages in the book are shiny and too hard to write on - takes too long for the ink to dry. Also, should have more areas where one could write more comments on the dog's "happenings" and not be categorized.",1 "A little disappointing I thought this would be something nice to do with my little pup, who is two years old now. A lot of the pages are neat and interesting, but the book itself doesn't seem well thought out enough. A good portion of the book is pretty much "Here, do it yourself because we don't know what to put here," for all the various holidays and such. I didn't think it was well organized, and a lot of the questions just didn't apply to my dog. I'm still relatively happy I bought it, because it gives me ideas to make my own, better book like this.",2 "Puppy record book I ordered this book for our new puppy. It's got lots of pages for recording paw prints, and vet visits, etc. Lots of room for pictures, especially holidays. Maybe a few too many pages on the parent dogs, litter, papers and being a purebreed, which may not pertain to rescue pets. There's a little pocket for first rabies tag. I'd like it if there were a couple pocket pages for other things. Overall, I'd purchase it again and will make an effort to use every page, even the Jewish holiday pages!",3 "love this puppy book this book has pages for everything. there are even little envelopes to put certificates and dog tags in. there is plenty of space to record fun things.",4 "A+ Purchased thru Amazon . I would recommend this product. Shipped quickly and a quality product.",4 "Every household needs these! I read about these a while back and finally got them for myself. What a help! Just having in our tool box ready when something falls into an odd tight space... they are not used every day, but when they ARE used... what a relief to have in the house!!",4 "Best price I found anywhere When I needed balsa stock to make some custom nose cones for my high-powered rockets, I turned to these blocks on Amazon. You won't find this size cheaper anywhere else, and it comes packed so that you don't get dents in this very soft wood. It's also wrapped in plastic to keep out moisture. This is great stuff, at an even greater price! I'll be ordering this again.",4 "Amazon HAS to develop a new database category for... ..their model-building products. Whether or not I love a chunk of a special kind of wood as well as considering its educational value is silly.It was exactly as expected, and it did its job completely.",4 "Makes a big difference The monster handle makes the Sailrite machine sew much more efficiently - anyone doing any real sewing needs it.",4 "Stitch Scissors I really like these. I must have 5 pair sitting around the house to help me in my many sewing & craft products. The extra cut-out in the blade makes them better than regular scissors to get threads out.",4 "Great for tooth trimming, too The vet gave us one of these for a pet rat with a malocclusion. This way, we can trim her teeth at home without taking her to the vet and spending the $10 every couple of weeks. It's a lot easier on everyone, including the rat! And cheaper, too. The scissors do dull quickly when you use them on teeth, so you'll need a new one every few months.",4 "gemologist fan gauge This is such a great product I carry it in my purse with.my aloup and mini microscope!!! It takes the guess work and insecurity out of identifying size n diamond buying 2nd hand",4 "Gemologist Fan Gauge Diamond Gemstone Measuring Tool This measuring tool is good to use to estimate the size of some diamonds, allowing them to be grouped into smaller groups of approximate size. At this point a caliper is needed to insure exact size. There are limited sizes available on the guage, but for the price it was a good buy.",3 "Disappointed. For the price I did not expect a super nice hammer, but still this hammer is a big disappointment. Looks cheap, feels cheap, poorly made, too light, and is loose before I've even used it. Don't waste your money on this one.",0 "Not very strong I like the look of this magnetic clasp, but they aren't strong enough. I've had customers complain about the magnets pulling apart way too easily. So they are beautiful, but not terribly useful.",1 "This product was just as described. This item was just what I expected, from the description. I received it within a very short period of time,and I'ma very happy customer!",4 "The good stuff This is quality hook and loop tape, perfect for any job that needs strong grip. We used it to hang a beautiful rug on our wall (sewed one side of the tape to the rug and nailed the other to a piece of wood to hang on the wall). This is the best way to hang a delicate rug. Of course the tape could be used for so many other things, too!",4 "Good magnifier for everyday needs Able to enlarge small print on articles and packages. Works well for everyday needs. Would suggest a larger higher power for frequent hobby or daily needs.",3 "Excellent Value Great value, sturdy hangers. Low price didn't mean cheap it meant affordable. Compares to others in the pricerange of $50.00 for the set. I would have paid less than $15.00 for one instead of three...I'm not compaining. This is one for the consumers!! Thanks Amazon!!!",4 "3 Wall Display Hangers Great value for the money. Three hangers here for the price of one elsewhere. Nice and sturdy.",4 "Great hanger Great price! You get 3 plate hangers, very well made, they look great on display and a great value! Can't beat this deal!",4 ". This didn't fit the plate I bought it for the way I thought it would but it still looked good and was able to work. I've had several compliments on the plate and the display piece.",4 "Feeling of cheap plastic This is one of those items I wished I could touch before I bought. I is accurately described, but when you get it, there's this shiny sheen to it that reminds me of plastic. I expected the rod iron you would normally see, but it wasn't. Oh well. I would not recommend unless you plan on painting or putting far, far away.",0 "Great Customer Service I purchased these plate hangers and as I put one of them up on the wall, the piece of metal that goes over the screw itself came unattached from the plate hanger - I think it must have been a bad weld. But I contacted the company at their 1-800 number which I found here on Amazon and I got a real, live person right away who said he would ship me out a new one and that I didn't need to return the broken one. This was even though it was more than 30 days after I placed my order. So thank you to John at National Artcraft for his friendly & prompt customer service!",3 "Adds elegance to whatever you hang on the wall Was hesitant because of the cheap price, but am so glad I ordered the set. Now I'm looking for things to hang on the walls using the other 2 display hangers!Well made. Perfect finish. Excellently priced! Very pleased with my purchase!",4 "Crochet a Classic! This is the most lush combination of earth tones I've ever seen in a budget yarn! In the last couple of years, I have made (both for myself and others) afghans, ponchos, scarves and more using this Williamsburg Print from Red Heart.I've used it for the entire pattern or merely incorporated it in the body of the work as a stripe or trim. The shades of colors here are so rich that it's difficult to decide which ones you want to pick up as an accent. A great idea is to visit Red Heart's own web site and check out their color charts for help in making your decision. [...]The solid colors that are part of Red Heart's Williamsburg Print are: 382 Country Blue, 380 Windsor Blue, 631 Lt. Sage and more.Don't be fooled by the low price of this yarn. If it feels a tad stiff to you as you are working, I promise that after you wash it once, it will take on a luxurious, soft, cuddly feel that you will love. Your handmade gifts are something that will be cherished for years to come!I LOVE this stuff!",4 "Not my favorite yarn I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn. It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash. I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein. I also don't think it wears well. After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities. It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel. The colors are consistent from skein to skein. When they say no dye lot, they mean it. I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns. The colors always match.PROS:+ inexpensive+ no dye lot+ easy for beginners to work withCONS:- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash- doesn't wear well over timeI personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift. I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up. They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals.____________________UPDATE: Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows. I make the most of it by combining the colors. I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors. Try mixing this greay heather with burgundy, aran and black. In the right combination, the burgundy will pop from the background, softened by the aran and grey.",2 "could buy much cheaper at a store the yarn is fine....but I am now tempted to go to Wall Mart to buy yarn from now on...and I hate Wall Mart...as it cost meat least 2 dollars more for one scane off the internet.",2 "Not my favorite yarn I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn. It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash. I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein. I also don't think it wears well. After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities. It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel. The colors are consistent from skein to skein. When they say no dye lot, they mean it. I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns. The colors always match.PROS:+ inexpensive+ no dye lot+ easy for beginners to work withCONS:- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash- doesn't wear well over timeI personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift. I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up. They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals.________________________UPDATE: Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows. I make the most of it by combining the colors. I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors. The Super Saver colors Red Ranch, Claret and burgundy make a nice combination.",2 "Not my favorite yarn I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn. It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash. I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein. I also don't think it wears well. After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities. It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel. The colors are consistent from skein to skein. When they say no dye lot, they mean it. I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns. The colors always match.PROS:+ inexpensive+ no dye lot+ easy for beginners to work withCONS:- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash- doesn't wear well over timeI personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift. I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up. They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals._______________________UPDATE: Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows. I make the most of it by combining the colors. I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors. Add Super Saver Ranch Red, Cafe and Coffee to the linen color for a soothing combination.",2 "Not my favorite yarn I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn. It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash. I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein. I also don't think it wears well. After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities. It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel. The colors are consistent from skein to skein. When they say no dye lot, they mean it. I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns. The colors always match.PROS:+ inexpensive+ no dye lot+ easy for beginners to work withCONS:- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash- doesn't wear well over timeI personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift. I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up. They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals.__________________UPDATE: Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows. I make the most of it by combining the colors. I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors. Try combining Super Saver Windsor Blue, Delft Blue, Spa Blue, Peruvian Print, Caroot and Warm Brown.",2 "Not for the shy! I made a long crochet fringed scarf for myself using almost two skeins of Super Saver Yarn - Mexicana by Red Heart. I'd admired this for years, and always passed it over for something more conservative. Well, I finally tried it and it helped me create a scarf that absolutely popped like a box of crayons! What an awesome combination of bright blues, yellows, reds, oranges... Wow!The first time I wore it out, two friends asked me to make them the same scarf -- so I'll definitely be back for more.If you're one of the few crafters who hasn't yet used Red Heart yarn, be aware that it is soft, sturdy, washes like a dream (use a bit of fabric softener) and has a luxurious look for your completed projects.Mexicana is a great one to try. Kids will love it!",4 "Way cheaper at Walmart I only rated this 2 stars for the price. I just bought the same yarn. Same weight and length at Walmart for 2.77. That's half of the price they have it on here.",1 "Good yarn, but not for everyone or everything Red Heart Super Saver Yarn is a pretty great bargain. Michael's sells it for about $2.99 (I doubt it's much different at other large brand craft stores) and as you can clearly see, you get a lot for a little and there are a good deal of colors to choose from. The yarn itself is 100% acrylic - part of the reason it's so inexpensive. To some, this can be a serious drawback. Many people dislike the somewhat scratchy feel of it, and I can't blame them. It's not the softest yarn in the bunch, but who can be surprised with such a nice price? I would not recommend this yarn to use for sweaters or other clothing items. Unless you're making it for yourself and don't mind the somewhat scratchiness. (Note: a single wash can help ease the scratchiness.) Another thing to note is many people are ""yarn sensitive"" and acrylic can bother the skin. In which case, I'd look for cotton and other natural fiber yarns. But on the flip side, Red Heart Super Saver is perfect for stuffed animals, dolls, and amigurumi of that sort. It's durable, especially when you figure that you won't be throwing your amigurumi in the wash that often. I find it easy to work with, especially because it's a tight yarn and stuffed toys generally benefit from Red Heart's tightness. Unless you're making a stuffed toy for a baby to snuggle with, it's great for children's toys. And, who can forget the price! A few other drawbacks, though minor, I noted are that I tend to find a couple superficial tangles in the skeins that annoy but do not ruin the whole thing. Also, I occasionally pick up a skein that just doesn't work the way I'd like it to. For example, I bought a skein of the skin colored one and found that it just didn't work like the other skins of RHSS did. I guess there are lemons in every product, but still a bit annoying.Overall...PROS:- Excellent price- Large color palette, including some unique multicolored options- Widespread availability- Good for making stuffed toys/amigurumi- Easy to work with for many- Lot of yarn included- Durable sans the washing machineCONS:- Scratchy (though one wash can help soften it up)- Acrylic (only a con for some)- Splices a little easier than other yarns (I repeat, you get what you pay for!!)- Wears after a couple washes- Occasional little tangles in the skein- Some skeins are lemonsOverall, I recommend this yarn for someone who would like to use it for toys, not garments. Blankets and large afghans, I think it would work for that too as long as it wasn't designed to be soft or sensitive on the skin.",3 "Red heart yarn This yarn is great yarn. I use it all the time. I seen it on line thinking this would be great for me not to have to go to the big box store. But I purchased this yarn for 7.61 thinking this was the 14oz. Big scans when I received it, it was only 6 oz. U can buy this at the store for only 2.59. I also purchased several colors one was the camo color said it was 10oz. In the description price 5.00 for it and when I got it, it was only 3 oz. Just a little guy. Never seen that size before. Im not sure if they pulled them wrong or what. So I guess back to the box stores. Thanks anyways",4 "Wonderful colring I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Great colors I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Beautiful coloring I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Color works up beautifully I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Nice soft tones I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Beautiful color I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Love this yarn I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.This yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Love this yarn I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.this yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Love this yarn I have been buying Red Heart yarn for over 40 years. I like the quality and the colors. At first it appears to be a little stiff and some people do not like that, but it is that way so you can handle it better. Once you wash out the sizing it is soft like baby yarn.this yarn is resilient, if you crinkle it while you are wearing it do not worry it has a sort of memory it goes right back into place once you was hit.Since I have been knitting/crocheting with this yarn they have some up with some stunning colors, especially the purple/yellow/green/cream combo, may not sound to nice but I made a large wrap for a friends' mother for her wheel chair, she just loved it and could not stop talking about the colors.I have blankets that I have knit/crochet for my sons 40 years ago and they are still being used, there are a few tiny little holes by now but they are still beautiful and still keep me warm with the memories of my children.",4 "Awesome color I was shocked when I got this yarn. I was looking for bright colors and that is just what I got!",4 "red heart super saver cherry cola I love this yarn, but the only place i can find it wants to charge me more than the cost of the item to ship it. AND they don't reduce the shipping price if you order more than 1. Boo-hiss. ONE STAR",0 "yarn I hate how your site works. I want to see the colors of Red Heart Supersaver yarn--and no other kind. I get a few mixed in with pages of other stuff!",0 "have always used red heart Fast shipping, and good quality of yarn. the color matched another skein I bought elsewhere. Feels a little rough while working it, but softens quite a bit after washing.",4 "Straight to the "Heart" of the Matter I <3 Red Heart Yarns. I've used them forever when making my afghans and have never been disappointed! My craft closet is full of the stuff!",4 "my review This is a great yarn and my father loves itI love this yarn.I would recommend to everybody who loves to do rugs .",4 "It's fine. Just as ordered, I'm always happy with red heart yarn. The color matches perfectly with the yarn I already have.",4 "Somewhat disappointed The color on this yarn was spectacular and worked up very nicely..manycompliments. I will say I was disappointed with the feel of theyarn...much too rough for a baby blanket. I have used this yarnin the past which is why I bought it and it was much softer.",3 "yarn I will use the product to finish an item I had been working on. This product is apparently no longer manufactured & cannot be found in local stores.",3 "Great This was the perfect color for me to be able to complete my project. I use Red Heart Yarn a lot",4 "quick and easy It's what I needed. Couldn't find this product in any of the stores, so the higher prices were okay since this color couldn't be found around here.",4 "Advertising is false On the page for this yarn the color showed as black and as Jumbo. This is what I thought I was getting. When I received the product it was blue and not jumbo skein. I returned and did not re-order.",0 "Beautiful colors.. This is beautiful yarn, color Red Heart Cherry Cola. The shipping was fast and the skeins were each individually wrapped so no chance of any of them arriving in less than perfect condition. The price of this yarn was more than I wanted to pay, but this particular color yarn is hard to find.",4 "Subtle sandy-colored beauty. I made a large throw for a friend when she got new furniture in her living room. Sandy Print blended beautifully with her beige-taupe couches, and the subtle color changes created a beautiful highlight for the stitch pattern.The Red Heart yarn is worsted weight and surprisingly soft to the touch. Finished projects made with it wash and dry beautifully (use a touch of fabric softener) and have a luxurious look.If you think that you've got to use a high-priced yarn to create an attractive finished product, I highly recommend giving Red Heart yarn a try. You will be pleasantly surprised by the results.",4 "faded The yarn I received was very faded and dusty looking. I purchased it to continue a scarf I was making and you can see where the yarn meets.",1 "Good Value Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a good value. It's cheap, durable and washes well. The downsides are that it's scratchy and can irritate your skin when you knit or crochet with it. The pull skeins often don't work or become very tangled towards the end.I've used this particular color (Turqua) in a few projects and love its bright hue.",3 "Cheap Right color but not good to use when making stocking caps as product does not give. It also takes quite a bit more as this yarn is very thin!!!!!",1 "red heart yarn grateful i could find this yarn to continue with my project it came overnite it seemed beautiful and happy i have options to order again",4 "Incorrectly Advertised I purchased this on line because it advertised the skein was 364 yards of yarn, not 244 yards. Had I known it was only 244 yards I could have purchased this at my local yarn shop for $2.99 each. Instead I paid over $6.00 each. Falsely advertised the skein was bigger than it actually is.",0 "great yarn I like and trust Red Heart yarn. It works up nicely in my projects. Amazon carries a nice selection of available colors. However, some of the colors (for example, Aran, are depicted as speckled and that's not the true Aran). That's not Red Heart's error.",4 "red heart camo yarn for project to be completed Was needed for a project to be completed unable to find locally. Red heart is very good quality yarn and last forever with proper care.",4 "NOT as shown Color is a Bright Pumpkin Orange NOT golden yellow as shown. The color recieved is a nice orange for pumpkins and pumpkin hats so I did not return.",1 "The More I use Red Heart the More I like it! I've just been using Red Heart Super Saver Camo - Pink Camo for Crochet Afghan Squares to make a picnic blanket and I am in love with the colors that mould into each other as I work up my squares. The combination of colors are really attractive. The texture is tough and sturdy so it would be ideal for making items that are used away from the skin like blankets, afghan squares, mats, wine bottle holders, purses, handbags, etc. For the price, I am enjoying what I got and can't wait to finish all of my squares with this yarn and have myself a picnic on my new afghan! Overall, I would purchase this yarn again.",3 "Nice yarn The yarn was great color and fun to work with. It made some very nice dish cloths. It was a good buy.",4 "awesome Came on time, I think it came sooner than expected which was good. Packaged neatly. Will buy again when needed.",4 "Beautiful Yarn!!! I love this yarn it is so nice, the colors are great quality and so is the yarn. There is a good amount to make lots of knitted stuff or crochet! I am so pleased with this purchase I am looking forward to more in the future!",4 "very good material This color is very popular here in the US and they run out of this alot I had made a sweater with this color and everyone wants one , I wish I could get it cheaper though. but overall great",4 "Fast Service I needed this light sage color to finish an afghan and could no longer find it at any of my local stores. I had to finish the project by a certain date so went to Amazon.com and there it was. Good price and reasonable shipping charge. If I could have found it locally, of course, I wouldn't have had to pay for shipping at all, but when you absolutely have to have something, it's nice to be able to find it. It arrived well before the date estimated by the vendor too.",4 "We Needed this product! There is nothing so frustrating as coming close to the end of a project, and not being able to find materials to finish!Wal-Mart, Jo-Anns, and other 'large scale' fiber shops are just not carrying a broad range of colors, or are continually 'discontinuing' one variety or another. Yes, we know about the economy! Yes, we know about 'profit margins,' Yes, we know.....on and on. So, Thanks to those folks who keep the materials in stock, even over a long period of time. Amazon makes the seach a lot easier, AND...The afghans are done!Ken Suetterlin, Marshalltown, Iowa",4 "great I needed this because was making a blanket and stores decided to discontinue selling the color. was fast and matched exactly what i was using before so was able to finish blanket",3 "Quality Yarn Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a good quality, inexpensive yarn. It is a bit scratchy, however, and can irritate your skin while you knit or crochet with it. The pull skeins always give me trouble, too. They rarely work like they are supposed to and they become a tangled mess towards the end. But, in the end, you get a nice-looking project that holds its shape through multiple washings.Paddy Green is the perfect shade for all of your St. Patrick's Day craft projects!",3 "perfect for toys I wouldn't use this for clothing, but if you make toys (amigurumi especially), this stuff is great! Amigurumi is meant to be worked tight, using a C hook and WW yarn will do that for you. It gives you a nice stiff toy that hides stuffing well. A little goes a long way as well because you are using a smaller than recommended hook. As I said, it's not perfect for every project, but for toys, it's the best!",4 "one of my go-to yarns This is my go-to yarn for any project that needs to be durable. I love all the colors it comes in. Right now I have a few skeins or partial skeins each of several different colors left over from projects, so I'm making a granny square afghan, edging all the squares in black so that they'll look good together. It can be held double for use on #15 (10mm) needles. I frequently make afghans in that gauge. I would highly recommend this yarn for anyone who wants their finished product to be durable. If you use a single strand, the project can go straight into the washing machine on gentle cycle. If the project uses a double strand, I would recommend putting it into the biggest lingerie bag you can find so that nothing gets caught on anything.",4 "Red Heart Pink Camo yarn Exactly what I wanted and needed. I want working a project and needed this yarn to finish it. Love it.",4 "Quick shipper Loved that this was the second one in line to ship fast! :) Thanks guys Keep up the good work!",3 "awesome Came in record time and was exactly what I needed so happy I found it here it was out of stock in stores",4 "Yarn Since I could not fine red, white and blue yarn in the stores I was happy to find it online. Thank you for having this yarn all year long. Shame on the stores for not having our nations colors all year long.",3 "Ok Ok but I wish it was more soft but I like it , the color was. Nice every body like it",2 "Ok Ok but I wish it was more soft but I like it , the color was. Nice every body like it",2 "Great deal - great yarn I use Red Heart a lot and the Super Saver skeins are always the best deal. I use a lot of white because I make a lot of crocheted amigurumi.",4 "great yarn great yarn just what I expected and needed I was able to finish the project I was working on in time",4 "Red Heart E300.0390 Super Saver Economy Yarn, Hot Red I purchased this yarn to complete an afghan I had started a couple of years ago. The requested colors of the afghan were Purple, Gold, and Hot Red. I needed more Red Heart Hot Red to finish the project. Though it has been about 2 years since I worked on the afghan, this order of yarn matched perfectly. The throw turned out well, and the colors are definitely HOT!!- thanks to the HOT RED Red Heart Super Saver Economy Yarn.",3 "Someone is going to get a special shawl With these 3 skiens of yarn I'll be able to make a special shawl. If it turns out the way I hope it will because of your company! 6 stars!",4 "Red Heart exactly what I was looking for. I had trouble finding this color in the stores. So glad I found it here. It was just what I wanted. Fast delivery.",4 "Sooooo cute! Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Candy Print knitted up to be the cutest toddler's hat ever. I crocheted on some contrasting trim, and the result was awesome.This yarn might seem just a trifle stiff when you first finish your project, but I guarantee that one quick wash with some fabric softener will make it absolutely luscious.I am ultra-satisfied with this yarn and would use it again for another project!",4 "I <3 Red Heart I'm knitting with the zebra-colored Red Heart yarn now. It looks great so far. The grays and blacks and whites are zigzag-ing as I knit; at times they blend in with each other on the scarf I'm making, and other times they are solid and don't.My favorite thing about Red Heart yarns is that you get a lot of yarn considering how much you paid for it, as opposed to yarn from any other company. Other brands like Lion Brand and Patons are just about the same quality, but more expensive per yard. Walmart and craft stores like Michael's and JoAnn Fabrics probably has the best prices. With Red Heart yarns, you can plan to make a big project without paying $30 or something just on yarn.On the other hand, it IS acrylic yarn, and from what I've been told, the items you knit or crochet wear out a little over time. Acrylic is synthetic and cheaply made, so after a few years, I think little fuzzy balls spring up from the work. If you want to make something that'll still look excellent in 10 years, get wool yarn. But if you want some inexpensive yarn that you can put in the washing machine without a problem, get Red Heart super savers. The choice is yours...",3 "Soft and nice I really like it... It's light, soft and the actual colours correspond to the computer image... The yarn is extra big in a very economical price..",4 "would recommend it to everyone I loved it, arrived early, The yarn worked great for my project! I would do business with this company again!",4 "Knitting yarn This yarn is wonderful to work with and easy to maintain a good shape for the project I was working on. The only negative I have is tht the color that I recieved was not what I saw on the computer screen. The green was more of a split pea soup green and I had wanted a more mellow green. It did work for another gift I was making for another relative, so it worked out alright.",1 "yarn it is a great brand of yarn and i am pleased to have it available to me on my favorite site.",4 "Not for the SHY! I made a long crochet fringed scarf for myself using almost two skeins of Super Saver Yarn - Mexicana by Red Heart. I'd admired this for years, and always passed it over for something more conservative. Well, I finally tried it and it helped me create a scarf that absolutely popped like a box of crayons! What an awesome combination of bright blues, yellows, reds, oranges... Wow!The first time I wore it out, two friends asked me to make them the same scarf -- so I'll definitely be back for more.If you're one of the few crafters who hasn't yet used Red Heart yarn, be aware that it is soft, sturdy, washes like a dream (use a bit of fabric softener) and has a luxurious look for your completed projects.Mexicana is a great one to try. Kids will love it!",4 "Wonderful Quality is great. Just wish I could receive this item a bit faster.",3 "A Versatile Gold Colored Yarn I am sure that this is the yarn you need for this color. I picked it & am not unhappy about it.I have been able to use this yarn in crochet, knitting, home applications & outdoor ones. It is a very versatile yanI would recommend it with a heart beat.",4 "Best scissors I've ever used I have a pair of Mundial Serra Sharp shears I've used for over 20 years, for relatively heavy duty use, mostly leatherworking. Nothing else comes close to these shears. The serrations on the lower blade (sometimes called the ""anvil"") keep the work in place, preventing it from squirming out of the way. The knifeedge upper blade cuts incredibly well. I can easily -- yes, easily -- cut through layers of heavy tooling leather stacked over 1 cm thick -- and then trim an edge almost hair-thin the next moment. I have demonstrated this over and over for friends, who are always impressed.You'll be impressed, too. I have no hesitation naming these the best scissors I've ever owned or used. Period.",4 "nice for about all cutting jobs I have bought several pairs of scissors for my wife and these are at the top of the heap of the ones I ordered. I can, with no reservations, recommend these scissors.",4 "Great buy I use them for cutting leather. They work very well. The finger loops could be a bit larger. I would recommend these to friends.",4 "Very convenient to use. Simple to use, fits conveniently in my pockets without being cumbersome. Use a little WD-40 to give them some extra flexability and you are good to go.",4 "I Think I Found it.... The package came and out came a wrapped metallic item as big as a postage stamp, but 3 layers thick.Thought it might be some magnets I'd ordered, but nothing stuck to it.Finally managed to unfold the tiny hinges into an inch or so height 10x magnifying stand.Suppose if you're going to look at small insects this is ideal.",0 "Not Quite the Quality I was expecting I've bought polishing tips for my dremel from other companies and though they usually cost a little more the quality has always been better than this set. None of the tips are as large as the Dremel polishing tips, and some are just so flimsy that I'm not sure if I could use them or not.I have to mention that I use this type of polishing tip for putting a highly polished look on knives, and in other cases these might be great. But for working on metal this purchase just doesn't work that well for me. Others who are polishing wood, or some other non-metallic project might find think this is a great set, but next time I'll be buying the Dremel set.",2 "Warm & Natural Batting I love this brand and their product so much that I bought a whole roll of it which was less expensive on Amazon than in the craft stores or anywhere else online. I am not able to find this product in my area so I was so relieved when I finally found it on Amazon and it was on sale!",4 "felting needles I borrowed a felting needle from a friend and enjoyed using it instead of sewing on doll hair. I decided to buy my own needle and bought the pair of Blue Grips. They are terrific. And, with that blue top, easy to find in the needle drawer.",4 "Exactly what I ordered! The only ""issue"" I had was that it took FOREVER for the item to arrive! The seller sent me a link to review the product before the product even arrived! However, other than that, the item is perfect! The price was just right and I know my students will thoroughly enjoy having the ability to write directly on the map, as needed.",3 "Great office accessory I love the Safco brand office accessories. This product is great for organizing my desk. It is made of good quality metal compared to cheaper plastic brands. Will continue to buy Safco products.",4 "Great!! I couldn't find this yarn anywhere in our area and I needed it to finish an afghan I was maing for Christmas. Glad I could find it here and got it finished in time to ship to them 3000 miles away.",4 "Beautiful Christmas Yarn I bought this yarn to make a Christmas blanket for my parents. It turned out great!! The colors are bright and the quality of the yarn is durable",4 "Great Yarn! I bought this from Herrschners and this yarn is awesome! Its a great sturdy multi colored yarn! I am currently using it on a hand knitting loom to create a Christmas blanket. Its actually darker in color than this picture shows. This is also a great crochet yarn too. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.",4 "Item never received. I don't know really how to rate this item because I never received it even though the payment was made by me in full. I won't order again.",0 "Very thick This was a very thick paint. Not gloppy, as if it had started to dry out. It was thick enough that it didn't pour out of the bottle, I had to shake it out and it blopped out into a blob that kept it's shape and didn't spread on the palette.",2 "Great for beginning bookbinders This is one of the best and most comprehensive books you will find on bookmaking. Directions are clearly written and illustrated! Highly recommend this for starting out in this craft!",4 "The Best Of Creative Lettering Super Combo Cd Product Description By Creating Keepsakes. By Creating Keepsakes. Who says you can't have it all? ""The Best of Creative Lettering"" Super Combo CD contains all of the fonts, fillable alphabets, lettering tools and scrapbook graphics on ""The Best of Creating Lettering"" CD Vols. 4 and 5, the ""Sports and Outdoors"" CD-plus bonus fonts that will only be available on this CD. You'll love using these awesome features: Over 45 fillable alphabets. 16 journaling fonts, including 7 bonus fonts exclusive to",4 "Difficult to use and color is a strange version of red I found myself having to use two hands just to get the glitter glue out of the bottle. It was next to impossible to use it to spell a name for example or draw a picture. My six year old likes it because once I get on paper she can paint with it one of her paintbrushes.",1 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Susan Bates Adjustable Aluminum Hairpin Lace Loom 12"" This is one of my favorite looms. I made a baby blanket with it, a scarf for my fireplace; and several adult blankets as Christmas gifts. You can put this in a tote and take it anywhere you go. I took it to the doctors office; got tired of the outdated magazine lol. Everyone looked the lacy look of the blanket. Going to be making lacy shawls for Christmas this year. This loom is well worth the money. I bought this back in Dec. 2011 and it is still going strong.",4 "Fast shipping-great price I was surprised how quickly this arrived, and the box was not only huge, but overly protected. Product arrived in splendid shape. For hairpin crochet this is a simple and well-made tool. Highly recommended.",4 "Inexpensive Loom to Learn on Susan Bates is usually a good brand, and this is no exception. As my title suggests, this is an inexpensive loom to learn on before graduating to the more adjustable expensive looms.",4 "Hairpin Lace Loom They said it couldn't be done. I was told that it was impossible to find this product. Well, I have found out that Amazon is the finder of lost hope. Not only did I find it but newenglandneedlearts were very fast and even charged me only for one shipping and handling even though I purchased two looms. I am very pleased with the product as well as purchasing from newenglandnettlearts.",4 "good loom, bad instructions this hairpin lace loom is a great gadget for crochet enthusiasts. it's small, light, portable and easy to assemble and adjust. the only negative is that the instructions containing with the packaging are hard to follow, in my opinion. i needed to do a couple google searches below i found a set of instructions intelligible enough to follow. however, once you get the hang of the technique, it's very easy!",3 "just perfect this loom is just what I am looking for. It is perfect for making crochet flowers of different sizes.",4 "Hairpin loom I was very excited to finally locate and be able to purchase a hairpin lace loom and try out one of the patterns in Kristin Omdahl's book. Unfortunately my hairpin loom arrived bent. It was shipped in a bubblemail envelope with no protection and I have not figured out how to straighten it out.I did contact the seller and my money was refunded but I still have a bent hairpin loom and no confidence in ordering another as it will likely be shipped the same way, in an envelope instead of a box.",1 "Finally, I will know how to do this I have always wanted to do the hairpin lace and I deciced to get the loom and a book showing me how to do it. I love it already and I just started to do it.",3 "Sturdier than it looks! From the picture I thought it would be thin bars with thin plastic separators, and that it'd do the job adequately. This is a sturdy loom with hard plastic and strong metal bars. I highly doubt I could bend it!",4 "Hairpin lace loom These are not as easy to find, but worth having . The afghans are very pretty and easy to make with this tool.",3 "Easy to use The product is easy to use and with an online video from Bernat, I was good to go. See: [...] for the best instructions on how to use the Loom.",4 "adjustable hairpin lace loom This is my 2nd one. It works well with my projects and I couldn't find it at any other major craft shop. The price is reasonable.",4 "You should be able to open it My husband mentioned that he needed a box to keep pencils in that he can carry in one of his bass cases. He writes music and makes notations at lessons, etc. and doesn't want loose pencils rolling around next to his instrument. I saw this case and thought it looked nice. It does look nice in the hand but my husband could not get it open. He had to struggle with it for about 1/2 an hour and he didn't want to force anything. When he finally got it open, he waxed the edges of the sliding lid to make sure he can open it in the future. We thought we were home free until he went to put some pencils in it. It is too short to hold a standardized wood graphite pencil that has only been sharpened once. I know we should have checked the measurements but when you see an item labelled ""pencil box"" , you sort of expect that a pencil will fit in it.",1 "looks good feels good a little too small looks good, feels good, a little too small.durable (I have it in a bag with other things that get rough treatment).",4 "I Couldn't Be Happier ! I bought this box in April and it has become my faithful companion ever since. As a result I am doing 1000% more life drawings than I ever had before. All I need ever bring is the medium. It is very sturdy and yet quite attractive in its simplicity. I can take it out in public places w/o attracting undue attention. I like the idea of the rounded end. I can drop it into a jacket, vest or pants pocket w/o sharp corners doing any harm or poking me. It slides readily into a side pouch on a back pack or camera bag and can take a real beating wherever you toss it. I would not do any of that with a pouch ! ""Too small"" ? That one perplexes me. I carry a 1/2"" x 1 1/2"" WhiteStroke eraser, a 2"" KUM eraser stick, an Faber-Castell fine point erasr pencil, a metal pencil sharpener, a full sized wooded HB & a 4B, a full sized woodless 6B & an 8B and oh yeah, a #4 stumpy. Too small ? I think not. This is perfect for drawing on the go.",4 "pencil box This box is perfect for those who enjoy the feeling of writing the old fashioned way. Load up with pencils, fountain pens or rollerballs. The sun goes down many times before you need to reload.",4 "Smaller internally than I realized Can't complain too much, the dimensions are just what is promised. The case will protect pencils well, but is smaller than I had realized, and yet, pretty big on the outside. Probably wouldn't get it again if something happens to it, but I have no complaints about the product itself.",3 "too small Such a nice case, looks-wise. Organic, wooden, with a nice logo burned in. But! I need not only an assortment of pencils in my box, I also like to bring along an eraser, a sharpener, a couple of stumps, etc. The box is a little too short and a little too shallow to be really practical, even for a brief sketching trip. I'd love to have one like this but both longer and deeper.",1 "Great holder for needles! I love this little box! It is a great way to store my needles without worrying about them coming loose in my sewing basket.",4 "Very handy Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Compact but holds a ton of needles securely. Easy to see your needle choices against the white background.",4 "No easy way to retrieve needles It's very difficult to pick up the needles from the flat magnetic surface especially without long fingernails. I always dread the slow-down in my work and the momentary frustration when it comes time to try and dig a needle out of this box. There are other designs that make a needle far easier to retrieve and even an old-fashioned pin cushion seems like a far more practical idea.",1 "Great service I received the primary ink diff. colors for stamping from JoAnn's quickly and they are just great. Have used them lots since I got them.",4 "Color completely OFF! Watch out! The color is not festive red - it's light pink. It's not even close to ""pinky red."" Also, I shook it and shook it and the sequins did not mix in with the paint - it came out dull, light pink.",0 "Great for beginners This is the perfect organizer for the beginner scrapbooker. There is plenty of space for pens, tools and scrapbooks as well as 12x12 paper and adhesives.Advanced scrapbookers may find it a little small to hold all their goodies.",4 "Not bad A little smaller than expected, but very good quality. It looks nice on a small cabinet, I wouldn't put it on the walls though.",3 "Love Mickey Adorable sticker of Mickey! Super sticky backing, and so far has stayed exactly where I put it without any problems!",4 "Exactly what it looks like! We made a countdown calendar for a trip to Disney and put this on the bottom.My son loves it! Looking forward to the trip even more!The sticker went on easy and looks exactly as they picture here.",4 "Mickey Mouse stickers not as shown in image --What I received was not what is displayed--These are stacked/layered cut-paper type stickers.The image is correct but the texture is not as shown.Image shown is a graphic representation of what is shipped, actual product looks like a good quality craft project.I was expecting something like a flat vinyl ""Colorform"" looking item (only sticky).",2 "Love them! These ergonomic crochet hooks are great. Even as a relatively young crocheter without the problems of arthritis or carpal-tunnel, my hands hurt from time to time if I've been crocheting a lot. These hooks keep your fingers in a more neutral position which is healthier for your hands. After using one for a few minutes, you'll realize that you're not gripping the hook too tightly and that your hand is relaxed. I think this would be great for crocheters who tend to work too tightly.My only wish is that Clover made hooks in sizes larger than J!",4 "Wouldn't Be Crocheting Without Them!! These hooks have allowed to crochet after having to stop for over four years because of arthritis!! They're one of the best things that ever happened to me. You might have to modify your grip somewhat as I did but it's worth it. As another review said, they could stand to be a bit thicker for those with seriously advanced arthritis. I'm not quite that far yet but these hooks help me enjoy crochet again until that time. Well worth the price!",4 "AMAZING I love this hook. It work far better than the tradition hook because it is easy to grip and doesn't make your hand cramp up as soon as a tradition hook does.",4 "A Lilac Wolf and Stuff Review I don't use anything else to crochet with anymore. I have carpel tunnel syndrome and had to give up knitting. I thought I might have to give up crochet too, but these hooks seem to work for me...not forever, but I can get a fair amount complete before the pain takes over. I'm very happy with these hooks.",4 "Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks I ordered this crochet hooks and it was very fast to get here in the mail, it was in good shape, and it is very easy to use help my hand a lot when crochet.",4 "Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook Size G I've been crocheting for over 50 years and splurged to buy this crochet hook. What a difference it was worth the money. It works well for different styles of holding the crochet hook and so much easier on my fingers and hand. It was also less expensive on Amazon. I originally bought the set of assorted sizes in a tapestry folding holder. I was careless one day and put the G hook in my bag and it dropped out, hence this purchase of a single hook. I now always keep my crochet hooks in the storage holder. (I did find my other one months later under my recliner).",4 "Didn't work for me The 'handle' on this hook wasn't quite big enough for me. I guess my arthritis is just too bad. I really hoped!",2 "Love these Clover hooks I have tried them all!! These are wonderful. If you are used to the long metal or plastic hooks, the shank on this Clover is a little shorter, but you get used it it very soon. They are easy to grip, don't tire the hand. I have small hands and some of the other fancy hooks are too heavy for me. You don't have to grip this hook so tight as it won't slip in your fingers. I have bought one in every size, and can't rave enough about them. They are lightweight, flat; easy to grip, easy to use. I didn't like the lighted ones though. I plan to post this review on the other sizes of hooks as well.",4 "Works Great! I order this Crochet Hooks and it was very fast to get here in the mail, it was in good shape, and it is very easy to use help my hand a lot when crochet. I recommend it highly.",4 "Product never reached me.... I ordered this for my wife as a gift and instead I was sent a single crochet needle, I wrote to the seller and they said they were looking into it and would get back. The charges got reversed on my credit card but have not got any communication from the seller about this. This was a gift and it was really embrassing. I would expect that they would atleast send me the gift set but still waiting for it.",0 "Does the job! Hard to find stores locally that still sell all the sewing supplies once in abundance. Thank goodness we can still order these essential supplies.",4 "Big Album It is really nice to have an album that is big enough to put 10x13's. Easy to use and to add pages.",4 "Product image misrepresents actual item This is a great, reasonably priced album for those of us with large prints who are finding it difficult to find suitable albums from brick and mortar stores. I have zero complaints about product quality and as for durability, only time will tell. However, I am very upset that the product image shows a silver border pattern on the cover and the actual album I received has a plain black cover. The ONLY reason I chose black over the Midnight Blue and Burgundy colors is the silver decorative border shown here on the black version. I am considering returning them (I ordered two) in exchange for other colors.",0 "Exactly what I needed It is exactly what I needed - had collages printed from snapfish.com which are 11x14 so they fit perfectly in this book.",3 "Nice dispenser, terrible product This product has a nice dispenser, too bad they didn't spend the money on the product instead of the dispenser. It would not even stick to the fridge thru a piece of paper when the paper was held by me. I can't see how anyone could give this 5 stars! As far as holding a piece of card stock, I can't see it doing that. In fact, I can't see it holding anything much heavier that toilet paper. Thanks to Amazon for giving a full refund.",0 "Not Magnetic There is nothing magnetic about this tape. It would not attract a paper clip unless I placed the clip on the tape; but a slight bump and it falls off. I noticed the 2 reviews that gave this product a 5 said it worked great on paper and photos. Enough said.",0 "Waste of Money It claims to have a strong hold, yet the item did not hold a small piece of cardbpard (like a post card) to the fridge. I filled the entire back with tape and it still just slid right down to the floor.",0 "magnetic tape very poor magnet, I would recomment only to attached a sheet of paper to the frig. I probably should have ordered a much thicker material",1 "Much easier than cut, peel, and stick; not as strong I have been very happy with the ease of use with this product. I use it in my classroom to hang papers on lockers and my white boards. I can use it as quickly as a tape roll, but I have needed to add more than I expected because the papers slide down fhe board or lockers because it isn't strong enough. I think I will buy this again because I love how thin the magnets are and that I don't have to use scissors to cut my pieces and I also don't have to peel off the white backing anymore.",2 "Excellent product! This item is perfect for lightweight papers. I used it to create name plates for our staff white-board and also to hang 5x7 & 8x10 cardstock and photo quality papers to a refrigerator. The 5X7 held by using a single strip across the width of the sheet. The 8X10 needed two strips to hold it securely. Reference the reviewer who rated the product ""1 Star"" ... The tape did not hold as much weight when used on the textured finish of my refrigerator, nor did it perform well when used on anything thicker than cardstock paper. Consider the surface of the item you will be fastening your items to as well as the thickness of the item you are hanging prior to purchasing this item. It is PERFECT for it's intended uses... If you need more holding power you should look elsewhere.",4 "Works Perfectly for My Use I bought this tape to make magnets out of Instagram photos. I didn't expect to be able to hold things up with the magnets; I just wanted to stick the pictures to the fridge and have fun moving them around. I just adhered a little (half inch, maybe) strip of tape to the pack of the 2x2 pictures I cut out and they are so great! My daughter helped make them, and she loves arranging them on the fridge. We are making extra to give to the grandparents as gifts. Also, my daughter sometimes, for fun, put a few smaller strips on the back and those didn't stick as well. As you would expect, one strip works better. Anyway, this is a great product. We're going to have a lot of fun with it.",4 "Perfect for making magnetic post it pads I bought this for one of my customers and it works as advertised. Very convenient dispenser. Works great! Price is right!",4 "Worked Perfectly I purcahsed this to use for the lables on a magnetic dry-erase board. It worked perfectly. Strong. Light-weight. And a great price!",4 "Great for teaching. I love this product. I put magnet strips on the back of various items, including laminated die cuts and counters. I have even used them on the smooth side of milk caps. When used with magnetic white boards(or dollar store cookie sheets), this can be a great teaching tool. I use it for teaching posters and manipulatives. It is nice and thin so it can be used when the other magnets cannot. Unfortunately, the magnet isn't very strong. It works great for me, but I do have to use the stronger, thicker magnets to hold heavier items.",3 "Magnet tape disappointed that the magnet was not stronger. The adhesive is good. My application was for iPad, and it failed. On to the next idea.",2 "Magnet is too weak Looked like a great idea but the magnet is too weak to support anything heavier than a piece of paper.",1 "Worked great for me I used this primarily on the back of photographs so they could hang on the fridge. I've also used it on my kids' artwork (full page size). It's always worked well.It's great for mailing magnetic photographs. Other adhesive magnetic strips are thick and heavy, and tend to curl after you apply them. This is so thin that it doesn't increase mailing weight and is totally flat, no curling at all.Another reviewer said it didn't work on cardboard. I would think that, because it is so thin, if a thicker piece of paper/cardboard wasn't totally flat it might not be able to get enough contact with the fridge or other metal surface. But on a thinner material (paper, photographs, etc) it's awesome.",4 "Lovely selection, great value These tiny Swarovski crystals have been a huge inspiration to me in my beginning beading. The lot contained a variety of all colors of the rainbow, and I find myself digging out unusual colors that I wouldn't normally use because I've been inspired. The 4mm size is just right for earrings and accents, and now I have a nice selection to choose from. Plus, buying in bulk saved me a huge amount of money over buying the same thing in miniscule quantities for a whole lot more at the craft store! I never would have had the selection and choice if I'd bought individually. This lot is an excellent selection for jewelry makers who like to have a variety to choose from.",4 "Fantastic Value I've purchased these bicones several times and am always very pleased with the color selection and, of course, the Swarovski quality. Lil Cucoo is very fast and has great service, too.",4 "Excellent Pricing Great to make earrings with and great pricing. I placed 22 of the beads on the drops, (mixed colors) and they just sparkle. These crystals also make wonderful spacers for necklaces and bracelets.",4 "na great item for learning the colors available it was very helpful and i find that is it i do not want to write anymore",4 "beads I started making jewelry a year ago, and I absolutely love swarovski, so i bought these. I thought they would be a bit bigger though. No doubt about, it I love the beads, but on my opinion, you should get the 1000 count with a wide variety of sizes and colors, it is a much better deal too.",2 "Poor performer on too few sheets Yes it's punches 7 holes. Five or less pages at a time. Since we need the funtionality I won't return it, but I'm displeased with the effort it takes to punch, the effort it took to set up the seven spots (all the punches came from the factory/story all bunched up on one end), and mostly displeased with how you can only punch about five pages at a time.",1 "Worst punch I have ever used I ordered the Desk size punch directly from Daytimer, thinking surely it wouldn't be as bad as the reviews say. It's worse! Even punching 2 pages of regular office weight (20lb) paper, I have to repunch several times, and usually the pages get stuck in the punch and I have to rip them out. The holes are NEVER punched all the way, leaving me with the job of pulling off the little donut hole pieces, which also tend to scatter on the floor instead of collecting inside the punch reservoir. This thing is so bad I'm ready to pony up for the Franklin Covey punch and use this one as a door stop.",0 "cheepy quality :( Because the way it's designed (the edge is closed), it only punches sheet that are the same size as the ones used in a daytime or smaller. If you want just a little large sheet you will not be able to do it.The quality does not impress me either... On the first test punch I tried, it got jammed even though it was just one sheet of paper.I would return it if I would have bought it at a local merchant, but it's not worth the hassle of boxing it and going to the post office.My opinion is: this punch is worth about $5.00",1 "Don't buy it.............. What a load of rubbish!!!! Only punches one sheet at a time, more than that and it gets stuck. I have spent more time trying to get the paper out of it. I should have listened to the reviews before I spent my hard earned money on such a rubbish product. I will definitely be returning it.",0 "foriegn made I wanted a 6 hole punch, thought adjustable would be great. Can't get the six hole to line up for my Day-Timer. Not a good thing.",1 "Clunker I have owned one of these for several years and it gets the job done. But too big and an obvious retro-fit from a larger three hole punch.After awhile the punches began to jam and it finally stopped punching completely through the center holes.I ended up buying the Franklin Cover 7-hole punch and it is way better. I would recommend this one:Frnkln Cvy 4-Sheet Seven-Hole Punch For Classic Style Day Planner Pages, Metal",2 "Functional The punch works, although when I received it, the punch-holes were not lined up with the Daytimer pattern. I had to adjust them. They should have come already adjusted.",3 "Wow the best needles EVER! Man these are the best needles I have ever used ...these needles ROCK! ... If you need sewing needles then you would be a fool to go anywhere else! ...I'm telling you I was amazed at the quality of these needles! ....ok really ...do you really need a review of needles??? Cmon they are freekin needles there isn't much to em... So if you really need a review of some needles for hand sewing something then fine yeah ...they are metal...they are sharp enough to go through fabrics and if you stick yourself with them you might bleed! So with that in mind I would recommend these needles.",4 "Heavy duty? I don't think so These were advertised as heavy duty needles, one specificaly for leather, and I've already broken 3 of them. They might have been suited for cotton, lycra, something like that, but denim would be too much for them. Granted, I was working with leather, but it was very light leather, not saddle leather or anything, just suede and some upholstery.",1 "Not Heavy duty I agree with the previous post about these not being heavy duty. I was in a rush and ordered 2 packs. They arrived promptly - in time for my return to my boat overseas. I use the needles to ""whip"" the ends of sailboat rope (called ""line"" in nautical terms). I brought some new line back with me, along with the needles. When I tried the first one, the eye soon broke with virtually no sideways pressure on it. I was just pulling light waxed thread straight through the new 1/4"" ""yacht braid"" line. When I went to remove a second needle from the package, I noticed it's eye was already broken. I'm sure the seller would let me return them but that's not convenient for me now.BTW, I bought these to replace a nearly identical looking package of 7 with the company name, Dritz, on the package. I had bought them many years ago. They had held up well after many uses over the years.",0 "I hate these needles Not even one star, I had to give them at least one to write this. Worst needles ever, broke my thread 10 times I could have sewed my projects better with a thorn from outside.",0 "Mediocre product not for heavyduty use The needles are fine only because they were relatively inexpensive. But they are good only for general cotton fabrics. I tried them on denim and the needle bent out of shape. If it cannot work on denim, I wouldn't call it heavy duty really.",2 "not heavy duty, strictly light duty Bout these to stick some leather, used the needle labeled ""leather sewing"", it broke after about 4 stitches so i tried one after another till eventually ALL the needles broke at the eye",0 "Absolute junk Something "heavy duty" should not break so easily. I broke the eyes on two needles in five minutes sewing a lightweight item. Singer should be ashamed of itself.",0 "Pretty good for the price I have only been using them for 2 days but so far they are getting the job done. I would have hoped for a bit heavier for the "heavy duty" title, but like I said so far they work.",3 "Good selection, good price, subpar steel My first attempt at using one of the stout-looking needles led to it bending almost in half. I bent it back (without difficulty) but haven't tried it since, and suspect it is weakened (even more than it was). Maybe it was just a fluke so I'll withhold a harsher judgment until I try them further.",2 "Sewing Needles I purchased these to use in repairing hunting and outdoor clothing as well as other items such as pack packs, pouches, etc. Used in conjunction with the Kevlar thread, these will be an essential part of the survival kit I am assembling.",4 "Good needles These were a great deal and combo package. The durability was superb in quality. Anybody could use a set like this.",4 "Great brush for oils or acrylics The W & N Sceptre brushes have been favorites of mine for a long time. They work very well with oil and acrylic paints, and are long-lasting if properly cared for; I still use some that I bought more than 20 years ago.",4 "Good look and feel This parchment paper is quite sturdy and suitable for a number of arts and crafts type of uses. It is also very attractive.",4 "not what I pictured I expected parchment paper to be thinner, and I was a little weirded out because this paper has veins of a golden color running through it. I wanted to draw on it, but now I really don't know what to do with it because of the color variations. It's not good drawing paper. I'm not sure what you would use it for, honestly, but be advised.",1 "Such awesomeness! It met my expectations! Need it for craft/paper projects and this size is just perfect! If you're ever in need for custom scrolls or to create a document with an antique look/feel, this is it.",4 "Amazing, i cannot believe i'm tatting! ...from a book!? I don't learn from reading. I learn from being taught in real life, by a real person. Well this book taught me. This book is definitely for anyone who is just like me. It is amazing and i cannot believe it but i'm tatting. I picked it up and did it like i always just knew how and could. I will post some images from all i've done in about 3 days of having this book. I'm hooked and i would have payed upward of $50 for this book. Amazing. I'll be using tatting in jewelry making, crazy quilting and much more.",4 "Excellent and user friendly This was a really great, easy way to learn needle tatting. I started with the bookmark as my first ""project"". I have never needle tatted prior to this. I do crochet some but I am no where near skilled when it comes to that. I did learn how to do that from a book when I was pregnant with my daughter (she is 8 now) and I figured if I could learn that from a book, I may be able to do this as well.The instructions in this book were very clear and the pictures were super helpful. The book goes through a step by step process and teaches you the basics and slowly introduces the abbreviated pattern instructions. The way the whole thing was put together couldn't have been better, in my opinion. The only thing that could have made it better is if Barbara Foster herself was sitting next to me giving me step by steps.My little bookmark came out perfectly and looked just like the picture, I honestly couldn't be more pleased.",4 "Good book for a complete novice. Clear instructions with good pictures for visual learners. This was so simple that I was on the internet looking for new patterns within two hours. A very good explanation and instructions. Since the needles were included with the set I didn't have to go searching for them elsewhere and the multiple sizes of the needles will keep me going for a long time.",3 "Complete set! This book is so easy to understand! I was tatting in less than five minutes! The different size needles included with the book are very sturdy and easy to use. Thanks for a great product, and super fast shippihg!",3 "Barbara Foster's Instructions Barbara Foster's instructions make needle tatting so easy that a cave man can do it!!",4 "HANDY HANDS NEEDLE TATTING STEP BY STEP KIT The book is very easy to understand. The step by step instructions are great. I highly rate this book for anyone that would like to learn a new craft. I'm still in the learning process, but have done a couple of projects that turned out great. Never thought I could learn from a book. Usually I have to have someone that knows how to do something I want to learn, I have to have them show me. This is a good teaching book for tatting. TRY IT!!!",4 "very nice and well written. I have already done several item so far in it and they turned out great. The edging I did is for the collar of a sweater. very pretty. and fun to do. the instructions were easy to follow. I caught on fast. I enjoy doing tatting by needle. So pretty and lacy. I tried to learn years ago when i was a child and couldn't get the idea with the shuttle. Using the needle is so easy and fun.Try it you'll like it!!",4 "Good How-to Book Bought this book for my daughter-in-law who is learning to tat. She is enjoying the learning process. I like the fact that the book comes with a variety of needles.",4 "I Can Now Do Tatting! After seeing a demonstration of needle tatting, I was intrigued by it and this book was recommended as a great teaching tool. Local stores no longer carry the needles, but they are included with this book. Each photo is clear and simple to follow, and I was able to create the butterfly and bookmark right away. The book teaches how to read a tatting pattern. Needle tatting seems less complicated than shuttle tatting yet the results look the same. I'm still a beginner, but want to keep practicing and learning more complicated patterns. This book is a great way to get started.",4 "Using on workbench with magnifying lamp with adjust arm I lost the original clamp that came with my magnifying lamp with an adjust arm. I purchased this as a replacement clamp. I am pretty happy with it.The dimensions are the following:Height of black part of clamp: 86.5 mmLength of adjusting screw: 90 mmDiameter of hole where lamp inserts: 17 mmDepth of hole where lamp inserts: 35 mmMy lamp's base that inserts in this clamp's hole is 12 mm diameter and 40 mm long, and it fits just fine in this 17 mm diameter hole.",4 "Good for scrapbooking These stickers were exactly what I expected. I wish they weren't so expensive; I was looking for a deal. But travel was hard to find for a while so I had to take what I could get. Background laminate is clear.",3 "Item Description The Amazon product description states the crochet hooks to be 8.8 inches long. In reality, the length is nearly 7.0 inches. While the size of the hook is adequate, the length is not. I have ordered these items from both JoAnn and eSticker. All the hooks (sizes M and N) were only 7 inches long, and not the 8.8 inches stated. Also, the small image does not covey much of the detail of the crochet hooks.",1 "Beautiful ribbon This ribbon was very pretty, a little lighter brown than I expected but it still worked great with the wrapping paper I used.",3 "Tatting Needles I'm a beginner at Tatting and after pricing all the needles, I've found theses to be the best offer around. Can't beat the price anywhere else.",4 "well done These came exactly as advertised and quickly! The case was cracked but it still holds the needles, now I just need to practice the technique!",4 "Tatting a dieing art that is much easier now! I've always loved lace making, but couldn't go portable with bobbin lace. I hated shuttle tatting the threads constantly tangled and my hands cramped horribly! When I tried the needles and needle tatting I fell in love! I can carry the spool and needles everywhere! With a little practice all tatting patterns have been able to be done with the needle, whereas not all needle patterns can be done with a shuttle.",4 "TATTING NEEDLE SET FOR THREAD I think that once I learn to tat they will work just fine. They were of good quality and i will be glad to use them.",4 "A great deal! I saw a woman tatting at a fair. I was so taken with it I had to try. These needles are perfect and are packages beautifully so I don't lose them.",4 "Tatting Needle I purchased this as a gift for my niece who is interested in learning to do needlework. I'm hopeful she be happy with it.",2 "Learning to Tat I hope to have a chance to try this in the near future. The holidays have taken all of my time currently. I hope to learn tatting really soon. Thanks",3 "best way yto Tat Shuttle tatting was always beyond my abitlity, but Needle Tatting is just right! sort of like crocheting with a needle, once you learn the 2 basic stitches you can create a wide variety of decorative items.",0 "USELESS these nylon snaps are completely useless. They are better in the trash quite honestly.manufacturer should discontinue making these. a waste of material.",0 "Waistband Extender I love this item. I have the same one for about 10 years and it has helped me many, many times fit into clothes that were getting a little too tight to button. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because once in a while, the button is too big for the buttonhole.",3 "Expands Waiste...does the job This gives you an extra inch in the waisteband. I have 3 of them, and none have broken yet. It seems I cant find a true fit anymore and when something is cut small this helps. Of course, that ice cream after dinner isn't helping the situation.",4 "Waste of money Finding pants that fit in early pregnancy is one hard task! I got tired of using the rubber band to extend my pants. It was obvious what I was doing when wearing my fitted (and getting even more fitted) tops. So I decided to try this waistband extender. I hated it! I thought it would be made of flexible material. It's not. It's made of hard plastic which is not comfortable to wear and there's no way to adjust it. You can only extend your pants as far as it's designed which might be a good amount for you but it wasn't for me (and again, as your belly grows, this doesn't grow with you).I would save your money and invest it in a Be Band or similar item. These are flexible material that look like tube tops. It fits comfortably around your waist and holds your un-buttoned pants together. No one can tell what you've got going on under. It comes in white or black and even if shows at the bottom, you can play it off as the bottom of your tank top.",0 "the button Easy to use and a life saver for my PUFFY days. They stay on and give you at least an extra 2 inches without leaving a funny bump.",4 "Great I'm really glad I bought this product. The Button worked just as promised. I can wear pants now that I haven't been able to wear in over a year.",4 "Not right for my needs This is hard plastice with no flexibility. It did not meet my needs. I was hoping for something a little more flexible.",0 "Hard, easy to fall off I don't like this item very much. I bought this to extend my son's overalls. It is too hard to use, and kept falling off. So I had to stop using it.Maybe working elsewhere, but a waste of money for me.",1 "Very Uncomfortable I purchased these for my husband and he hates them. They are not made like the older style where the eyelet was made of stretchy bands. These are all hard plastic which rub against the skin.",0 "Peeling off I bought these to iron on the inside of the knees of all my kids jeans to try to prevent the holes that inevitably appear. Unfortunately they are all peeling off after one wear/wash. As another reviewer speculated, maybe they aren't designed to work in high friction areas, or areas of clothing which endure a lot of stretching, but isn't that where you'd naturally need a patch?",1 "Warning: Not for high friction areas I purchased this to repair my jeans. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who ruin their jeans right on the crotch where the legs rub together. I am tired of buying new jeans almost every year. I also love the ones that I have right now so I thought I might as well try to mend it. I followed the instructions really carefully to make sure that the patch will stick well. I love that the set has an assortment of colors and sizes. I was really excited that my jeans were finally fixed but after few minutes of walking around in it, the patches started coming off on the edges. I tried ironing it on again but it just keeps coming off. Oh well, I think the patches are cool and I'm sure it will work better if the area being mended is not the crotch where there is a lot of rubbing. I'll give it 3 stars because I think these patches are worth it for those with crafty hands and I think it's fun to use to decorate clothes or bags. Besides, the purchase was cheap enough for me to really care much. I can still use my left over to decorate my canvas bag. It's not good for repairing high friction areas on your clothes. The best solution in my case is to take it to a tailor.",2 "A good mix of colors, holds well. This set comes with 3 different colored patched in 3 different sizes. This lightest colored patch it not like a 1980's stone washed denim, but a nice light/medium denim color. The medium is what might be considered a dark blue colored denim, and the darkest color is almost a black color. A perfect match for what designers call a ""dark rinse"" color.The denim patches are high quality, and the weave looks just like that of my designer jeans. I have used these to patch a few pairs of my ""Silver Jeans"" and ""7 For All Mankind"" jeans. When applied properly, the patches stay put and hold well. The pack also comes with some clear plastic cut outs of shapes (stars, circles, triangles etc) so you can use them to trace shapes if you want to cut out designs.A great variety pack with patches that hold up well.",4 "Does What I Hoped For someone who's not stuck on purely new pants at all times these patches really help extend the life of a pair of jeans. I can then still get lots more wear out of them around the house. My use for these patches is more on the inside of the pants, just for holding them together and if I can time it right, as preemptive maintenance where they begin to wear, but haven't begun to tear yet. This is also just in case I decide to leave the house in them and don't want the obvious patch on the outside to draw the eye. It's a personal choice, of course, as there are times that people want the patches visible for a particular style, and even in cute shapes, as the included stencils can help make.The one caution I would include just comes from my experience going a little careless with the iron. I burnt a pair of pants, which was disappointing, but I took it as a lesson well learned. I can only suggest being careful with how long you spend pressing that hot iron against the fabric. There's probably no perfect rule on how long and how hot, but a little trial and error should solve that one pretty quickly.",4 "These don't work My 3 and a half year old plays hard and puts holes in all of his jeans. I would go broke buying him new ones so I was looking for an easy solution to patch his pants. The directions were easy to follow and they ironed on with no problem. Unfortunately, these came off of every pair of pants after I washed them. As much as I wanted these to be an easy solution, they just didn't work.",0 "Saved many jeans.. I buy jeans that are thinner and wear out faster and these have increased the life of my jeans by months. I love this product, especially since jeans are often $25+",4 "One week in, one patch already fell off I purchased these patches to cover up a hole in my favorite jeans. I followed the instructions in the package, ironed on the patch, and made sure that the seal was firm. However, a week later, the patch fell off, just from normal wear. The jeans haven't even been washed. I will try again since there were multiple patches included but that was a pretty poor start.",2 "Great product Meet and exceeded mt expectations -This was my second order as I needed more for my project on my boat!",4 "Great Patches The different colors help these match more jeans. They create a strong bond with the jeans. It is especially handy to have these in different sizes, so you don't have to cut them to size.",4 "Works great so far; easy to iron on patches onto denim jeans. It was easy to iron on the patches onto blue jean denim pants. I only tried using the smallest size; but they attached well covering the holes.",4 "Easy To Put On, Not Very Durable I have a chronic problem with wearing the crotch out in my pants. It happens to all of them. In an effort to keep my clothing expenditures down, I've taken to patching the holes with a variety of iron-on kits.As with all iron-on patches, the application process was easy. I wasn't terribly impressed by the tenacity of the glue, though. After applying one patch, I noticed that the corners were beginning to peel away before I had finished the next set of pants. I thoroughly pressed the patch on with high heat and it took.But, then the patch seemed brittle. I'd probably scorched it trying to get the corners to hold. Sure enough, after one day of wearing the patched pants, the patch had torn/cracked right in the middle. Bummer.This cracking happened on only one pair of pants, and others seem to be alright except for the patch is beginning to peel off. Kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. Don't apply too much heat and they peel off, really glue that sucker down and they become brittle.Still, a quick and dirty way to patch up some pretty inconvenient holes. For the price, I'll put up with it.",2 "good patches like the variety of colors and sizes. not sure yet if they are durable, but they seem to go on very well",3 "Doesn't stay on very well These want to come off when you launder the item. The iron was able to re stick them about twice, after that there is insufficient adhesive. Good short term solution but you will need to sew a patch for a permanent solution",2 "Easy, comes with cute stencils Really easy to use. Comes with an array of stencils - star, circle, hexagon, etc. I was able to do 3 stars in different colors on my daughter's jeans. She loves the patches!",3 "Excellent patch! This is a wonderful patch. I watched as Mumzy applied it to a favorite pair of jeans. The application was quite easy, and the patch stays on and on: Does not come apart. Singer is such an old and established company. One can not go wrong with Singer products. However, Mumzy did state,---that it was only for human use. Pussycats many not and can not use the patch in order to repair---fur damage! That,---is a no-no!!!Ko-Ko the Cat",4 "Singer Denim Iron-On Repair Kit, Assorted Singer Denim Iron-On Repair Kit, AssortedGreat product and great price on these patch's. Added a picture so you can really see what your getting.Very happy with this purchase, used these to repair my car cover and they worked like a charm.Buy with confidence.RagenRat",4 "Iron patches They work pretty good to fix a tear or hole in jeans.I like to use them to make a repair.",3 "Iron on easy but now it looks like I am wearing knee pads! Easy to use and they do the job but now everytime I wear those jeans the patch is clearly outlined because it is stiffer fabric than the jeans. I can't wear those jeans anymore because they look silly.",1 "good It came exactly how it was supposed to. It will work fine and I am very happy with what I bought.",3 "Works great! Used to patch some work jeans that I love and they work great. The adhesive is strong and the sizes are perfect for torn knees and such.",4 "Worked as expected My sons 2 month old jeans have a brand new life now - and he doesn't even know the patches are there.",4 "The Product Works! I am able to keep my cheap and cheaply made clothes a little longer because of this kit. Clothes today can't take much wear and tear unfortunately. My pocketbook limits my purchases and that's why I quickly purchased several repair kits.",3 "don't waste your money The second you put your item in the dryer, the glue will not hold your patch any longer. I guess if you are going to line dry your denim or you never wash the item give it a go.",0 "Patches The patches worked well. The glue held in place. They were smaller than I had anticipated, but nevertheless served their purpose.",3 "Nice Labels These wer adorable. They seemed to be of good quality and I anticipate using them in my sewing.",4 "Good For Practice Work This rice paper is good for practice work. It is very thin but takes the sumi ink pretty well. Since I have not found any kind of practice rice paper in stores for under eleven or twelve dollars a roll, the price for this brand is reasonable. It is also of a better quality than some I have bought and used from stores. The roll is made up of about 15 sheets measuring 15in. by 50 inches which are stacked and folded and then rolled up. This folding makes it necessary to take care in separating the sheets from each other or a tear may occur. I rate this paper a 3 because it is not the best paper from China. But then again, the really good paper cost quite a bit more and is too costly to be practicing on. As a practice paper, it is quite good and will give the beginner a good sense of how rice paper reacts to ink, water, and brush without paying an arm and a leg to find out. It is worth trying.",2 "great paint i love these paints. they are user friendly and just the right amount of transparent, shine and consistency. if you like acrylic paint, youll like these.",4 "good texture, terrible odor I'm not sure how this clay is manufactured but it has a very strong chemical or paint smell to it. Even after drying it has a fairly strong odor unpleasant enough that I took off one star. Other than that it is well mixed, color rich and has a great package. The package comes with a re-sealing tab. The plastic packaging is heavy with a foil lining that folds down well so that the clay is very well sealed after opening properly (has a dotted line to cut on).",2 "Best Paint Mixing Ceramic EVER!!!! I was using a cheap aluminum mixing cup tray for some time...then I discovered this ceramic mixer....and ZOWIE! Easy clean-up...great optical color mixing accuracy...for both enamel & water based paints.Can't work without it now...reccomend it mucho highly!",4 "Worth it I am very satisfied with this purchase. The wells are a good size for the amount of watercolour that work with. The only critic I have is that I won't move around outdoors with is due to the fact that it has some weight to it and I have two, so I just use it in my painting space.",3 "Origami Paper This is a great product and my only complaint isthe disription does not tell us how many sheets there are in a package.",2 "so much better than chalk pencils Chalk marking pencils have leads that break easily, and go dull very quickly. This chalk rotary marker thingy puts down a line of chalk that is easy to see and easy to apply.",4 "A clear, fine line for marking. I was delighted to find this product using WHITE chalk. It's easy to use, and makes a wonderfully fine line on the fabric. A+++",4 "VERY helpful This is a huge improvement over the big pc of chalk I used to use. I can make precise lines and save gobs of time. A real winner in my book. In fact, I am ordering another one for a friend who sews and loved it the first time she saw it.",4 "Not very easy This etching was not as easy as most. I wouldn't buy it for a child under 12. It's very pretty when it's finished. Just not an ""easy"" one.",4 "Impressive I was given this as a gift when I was't feeling well. Soon I found out I couldn't put it down but had to because of my illness. I got a standing magnifier so I could scratch it perfectly. You have to be careful to cover the parts you aren't working on since you don't want to accidentally put on a scratch mark where it don't belong and also the oils from your skin puts smudges on it.So It takes a while to do this but worth the trouble. I was doing it about 2 hours a day and it took me about a week I think. I just loved how it came out. Then my friend was so impressed that she gave me another one! Later on I put them in frames and it looks beautiful.They are big prints and it takes time to make it nice but I think you would like it!",4 "Really Cute Great product. I love the colored vellum. It works great in the baby book that I am building. The only negative comment I have is that there can be more then one quote on a page, so you have to be careful how you cut the quotes apart. Aside from that, I think they are great and I look forward to findind different ways to incorporate them in my scrapbook.",3 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "Pretty Wrapping Paper This wrapping paper was very pretty. My only complaint was that the tape kept coming undone on one side (it was standard transparent tape). There was only enough wrapping paper for one shirt box, but that was fine. I would suggest using heavier duty tape or maybe double sided tape.",3 "Claybord 8x8 Deep Cradle Great product! Sturdy, well constructed and versatile enough for a variety of projects. I use these products to create shadow boxes and have been extremely satisfied with the finished results. The boxes are sturdy and lightweight enough to be displayed on a table or hung on a wall. However, if you decide to hang them, use adhesive backed picture hangers (I recommend 3M) since the back panel is very thin. I also use a good quality stain on the exterior since I think it looks better than paint.",4 "A must for any ME fan! I was hopeful when I ordered this book-- and thrilled when it arrived!! If you like all things Mary you'll love this book. Pages and pages of scrapbooking ideas, along with tons of stickers-- some of this art I've never before seen in sticker form (and I'm quite a collector!). Lots of 8.5x11"" scrapbooking paper, too-- with doublesided patterns so you can choose which style meets your need. Also ideas for using the items in the book for gift ideas, gift tags, and your own greeting cards. An excellent buy!",4 "Darling! Loved this book! It had so many great patterns and ideas and plenty of paper and stickers to scrapbook with. I have been a fan of Mary Englebreit for years now and it was fun to treat myself to such a fun book. I've already created 3 pages with her papers and stickers.",4 "Making Memories with Mary Engelbreit If you are a Mary fan, you MUST order this! It is wonderful FUN! I have purchased it TWICE and no doubt will need more MARY paper and stickers before long! Project ideas are wonderful.",4 "limited use I love everything ME does! This book.... I used many of the paper selection on a recent project and was very disappointed. The paper when used with glue sticks had problems! The paper did not adhere well and was difficult to work with. Not sure why buy when I used other paper selections...I did not have any problems. I will use the delightful stickers in the book but will not use the paper for projects.",2 "Mary Engelbreit Making Memories Book - Good Deal! I am new to scrapbooking, so I needed a little help to get started. Being a fan of ""ME,"" I decided to give this book a try. It's helped me a lot to come up with my own ideas, as well as copying a few of hers. Good work, beautiful photographs, whimsical ideas, which only Mary brings!",4 "3 pictured in discription, 1 received There really isn't much to say about a pencil. It works, it can be sharpened, it is a pencil. This pencil is VERY VERY VERY expensive. They seller pictues 3 pencils and if you read carefully (which I did not, shame on me) they are only selling ONE pencil. Look for a better deal, they are easy to find.",0 "Invisible Ink books, picture is misleading! The picture was a little misleading - shows 6 books but the price is for just one book and you are not able to specify which one you want. I now have to order more as I thought I was ordering 2 packs of 6 books. Think they are great - just wish I had known that is was just one book.",3 "Fun We bought these for my wife while we were traveling. She really enjoys these kinds of games, especially while relaxing by the poolside.",4 "needlepoint craft review The kit is a neat design. The quality of the canvas and threads are not top quality. The thread colors could be more vibrant. The instructions are clear. I purchased two of these kits and the packaging was different for each of them.",2 "Disappointed This product isn't worth the few dollars to spend on it. Its material is hard to use and dies not make for a good finished product. The instruction pack does not match the actual product.",0 "Disappointed... No color guide....yarn is of an extremely poor quality...hard to follow instructions...would not recommend especially if you are a seasoned ""needlepointer"" as am I....",0 "possibly the best for the money... This is high quality and not too pricey. More than satisfactory, and certainly out-performs any non-Japanese ink that I have observed.",4 "Ink Bought this ink to do a rubbing of a Chinese printing tablet. It worked very well. The ink looks authentic and when used moderately doesnt bleed too much. so far it hasnt faded either.",4 "Lasts Forever This ink lasts forever. I purchased Two bottles in 2006 and barely finished the second bottle about a month ago. The ink is strong and brushes just right. Make sure to shake it if left sitting for to long!!",4 "sturdy board for pastel users-- in white Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "The Classic Marker Paper for Designers! Years ago, in Rapid Visualization class taught by the incomparable Bruce Hatch at Long Beach State, I first saw the capabilities of Graphics 360. For design work with markers, it is the best combination of tooth, smoothness, and semi-opacity out there, which makes it ideal for building up ideas and preparing great sketches and design workups. One other reviewer was upset that the paper was too thin, but they miss the point; heavyweight clay-coated marker paper is good for fine art but would not be useful for design work. You need to know how to use this paper to understand its greatness. But it is great.",4 "Bienfang Graphics 11x14 360 Paper Pad 100 Sheets Review Excellent paper for overlay drawing and marker drawing; no bleeds on paper when using pen/marker. However, the paper is thin, so heavy saturation of marker will bleed through onto the next page.",4 "I love this paper!!! It's revolutionized the way I work. I've been using this marker paper for over 12 years. It really revolutionized the way I illustrate. It's great for blending when doing marker renderings. Sharpie markers won't bleed. Best of all, it's semi-transparent. This allows you to place your rough sketch underneath allowing you to refine your drawings or just add color without redrawing.",4 "Works well. This paper works really nicely for all purposes. Its good for tracing and good for soft drawing. I think the texture is perfect for all sorts of techniques.",4 "perfect Although I have never used marker paper before I bought this, it is very good paper. Chartpak markers run a tiny bit on it, whereas Copic do not at all. Just make sure that you take a sheet of paper OUT of the tablet and put it on a piece of cardboard or something so that the marker doesn't bleed through onto your other paper.",4 "Used in place of tracing paper I don't use this paper for marker work as I've never been a fan of markers myself. I essentially use this product in place of tracing paper as it is more durable, pencil work doesn't smudge or smear when you move your hand across it, and the smoothness of it makes it great for all the little details! Another bonus is that when I erase it actually erases rather then just smudging the graphite around. It's also just translucent enough that I can see my blue pencil work below it while being opaque enough that I can tell my new lines from my old.Over all a nice product for my needs",4 "I love it, but its pricy This is excellent paper. It's a little expensive for me (though it has come down in price a lot) , it handles graphite, ink, and markers without any bleeding whatsoever. I am particularly fond of the light weight, brightness, the smoothness, and the translucency... It's not cheap-feeling like tracing paper, though it can be employed as tracing paper if you needed it to. I do a lot of character design and animation, and my base sketches are always drawn on an 8.5x11 pad of this stuff. If you erase a lot when you draw, lines lift from this very easily and won't linger like on thick drawing paper or cheap copy paper. So if you have the bad habit of bearing down too much weight on your lead, you might get a break from this. Graphite works well, but its obviously best for markers or ink, Prismacolor markers in particular, if you can afford them. In all, this is the best paper I have used, though you might be able to find something that's just as good for less.",3 "Fast and Good The item was shipped to me very fast, perfectly packaged. The price is very reasonable, too. I would certainly recommend it to my classmates.",4 "Incredibly Disappointed! I was looking for a pad that would work well with markers and it was acid free. First of all, I noticed that the sheets are incredibly thin, which stroked me as a bit odd for being marker paper. I start to trace over my drawing and when I begin to pen ink it, I noticed that it took an incredibly long time to dry and it smeared. I waited literally about 20 mins before I started coloring in with my copic markers and immediately after the first stroke, the ink from the pen was smudging into the marker ink. Not long after use, the paper began to bleed a lot even though it says it is bleed resistant. I am now going to try the Neehan Classic Crest Solar White 80LB, since it was recommended by a lot of copic users.",0 "Decent I expected the border trim to be gold and brown but it's more like a dull limey green and brown. The 'gold' apparently refers to the paper color. There is no sheen or shiny surface at all to the border.That being said, the paper seems nice and the price is great (25 for $5.99), so I consider these a pretty decent bargain.",3 "Looks great, not overpriced This item looked good for the purchase reason. THey really do look nice when put together and printed up--however it doesn't come with the items it states--like the cd-rom. Still, they do look nice and professional.",3 "durable and professional Used these at work to pass out as certificates after a year long of testing! A professional embosser was used to create the foil stamp and they looked great! I will be using these again in the future!",4 "great board for pastel users-- in gray Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.",4 "Amazingly durable paper We have a 42"" plotter and print a lot of inhouse banners for our church. This is the best paper HP has produced. The matte finish takes color beautifully and the polypropylene prevents paper from wrinkling or tearing. We go through a lot of this paper, so the price (between $1.15 - $1.25 per linear foot) is very reasonable.",4 "great board for pastel users-- in sand color Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.",4 "Brush is fine The bristles on this brush are as advertised and are soft, and hold the oils well. The ferrule on my brush was loose and halfway through my first-time use, it fell off the handle. I used some gorilla glue to re-attach it and it's worked perfectly since. Like I said, the bristles are great, but the workmanship on the ferrule and the handle could be better. I would buy this one again, for sure, since the only issue I had, was easily correctable.",2 "Sturdy Sugar n Cream is a worsted weight cotton that I've used numerous times. It isn't the softest of cotton yarns, but it does have a lot of body. While it isn't my choice for most clothing items, I do like it for items such as dishcloths or placemats, which hold up better if made of a sturdy yarn. The colors tend to fade somewhat when washed, but I like that slightly worn look. Very inexpensive.",3 "Nice but small This color is very true to the color shown. I really like it when making small things. i was able to make about a 9x9 dishcloth with this roll. i was expecting much more though, for the price. i'll buy again still. Thats why i give a 4 really nice but little pricy.",3 "Beautiful color! I used this for a baby blanket and although it's not the softest yarn, it is still cozy and it just turned out BEAUTIFUL. I used a bubble pattern. Keep in mind that this is a smaller skein, so you will need quite a few of them to make a decent sized blanket!I usually use Caron Simply Soft... but this yarn was just so beautiful I couldn't pass it up! It has a beautiful rose color mixed with a light brown and white, and because it is varied in color, you can just use this color alone and the pattern of color changes will make a beautiful blanket. Nice yarn that doesn't pull apart, no knots in the yarn after several skeins, I definitely recommend it! Just wish they made it in larger skeins so I didn't have so many ends to finish off!",4 "Great yarn! The product I made from this yarn,reminded me of Neopolitan Ice cream. Great yarn and terrific color combo.",4 "Very Good Very good product and quick delivery. Ordered Thursday and came Saturday very surprised. Works well for delaying drying time and mixing colors on canvas. Recommend for all acrylic painters.",4 "bad packing The product is okay, but the package is poor. I received a bag of papers in a very big box, and the bag of papers are open... It looks like someone already used it..... A bit disappoint receiving a product looks like it has been returned and resale.",1 "Exactly as expected Good quality and weight. Purchased these for our homeschooled art class using pastels and they work fantastic and at a much cheaper price that pastel paper. Also, using the black really makes the colors pop.",3 "Didn't realize it was so huge I don't know how I missed the size, but was bigger than I was looking for, however, I still gave it to my sons teacher as a donation instead of returning it. Hoping they can still make use of it",3 "Nice colors Bought this for my daughter who teaches preschool. We both loved the colors and the weight of the paper was good for what she would use it for. Great for inexpensive projects at the preschool or daycare.",4 "Big sheets, nice value Huge sheets of colored paper! I'm so happy! Lots of nice colors. You get your bang for your buck. Huge is not poster sized, but more like bigger than 8.5 by 11 inches (maybe double the size?)",4 "Lots of great, oversize construction paper My 7 year old great granddaughter spent the weekend with me recently. She loves being creative. She created several posters with the extra long construction paper. she cut out and glued shapes and forms and glued them to the posters. She and I were both very proud of her art work. Thanks",4 "Good quality I bought this paper for a classroom project. The paper color was almost exactly the color that is shown here. I appreciate that the image was an excellent representation of the actual product.",4 "Great for art projects I ordered this paper as a filler item to get up to $25 for free shipping. All the kids who visit my house love it and it was definately worth the money",4 "Thin and gray As the title says this is a low grade construction paper. I found it to be a bit flimsy and a dark gray, rather than black. The price is right for throw away student projects.",2 "Heavy duty Good heavy duty construction paper. This was used for orphans in Costa Rica to make paper chains and cards. It held up very well.",4 "Good paper! This size was inexplicably hard to find in stores in my area. I went ahead and ordered it online and got it a few days later...case closed. Thank you Amazon!",4 "Does what I need it to do Not much you can say about construction paper. This is a good thickness and works great for the things my 7 year old needs construction paper for. As another reviewer said, it's not a dark black, but a dark greyish black. But was happy to find the longer size since even the crafts stores out here didn't have any in this size.Shipped quickly.",4 "GOod price The color is a really a washed-out black/ dark gray. You get what you paid for. Spend more if you need black paper.",2 "Saved me money and time I looked everywhere for the larger size Construction Paper (12"" x 18"" size) I just happen to see the paper here on Amazon. I ordered right away. No running around, No extra money for gas, the best part, it came right to my door.Thank You Amazon",4 "great price for the price and the amount of paper you get it is truly worth it. paper is quite sturdy and does what it needs to do for arts and crafts time.",4 "Nice selection This construction paper works really well for all our art projects around home. The extra long pieces allow more room for drawing/painting. No complaints here. Price was reasonable as well.",4 "Sky Blue Construction Paper The construction paper is of nice quality, but the color is kind of dull, grey and not quite what I expected. Good value.",3 "It's construction paper Um, it's construction paper, how much can I say. Boy this stuff is great! It's them best pink construction paper I've ever seen in my life!",4 "Can't beat the price I bought several packs of these for crafts and it was worth the price. The paper is so big you can cut them if you need too and still have a lot of paper to still work with!",4 "play time hours of fun for her to color, decorate or just scribble on, helps the imagination at this young age (2)",4 "Great adhesive system Refill for a terrific adhesive system. The Xyron systems easily apply adhesive to the entre back of anything; making it a sticker without messy glues. There is no damage to paper caused by wet adhesives. I own the 5- and 9-inch systems and love them both.",4 "Excellent Product That Works! This is a fantastic product that really works as advertised. I've used much larger, more expensive, equipment that does not work near as well as this system. The top sheet works very well at ""catching"" the adhesive, allowing you pull the top sheet off and have a row of pieces ready to be applied to your substrate. I use this for prototyping and doing small production runs of board games and it works great.",4 "Can't live without it! This is a really good product. The adhesive is strong and evenly applied, and 40 feet is a lot. One possible disadvantage is that sometimes you get some adhesive on the edge of the item, making it tacky on top. This would be problematic for some scrapbooking applications because it might make pages stick to each other. But Xyron sells a rubber ""adhesive eraser"" that picks the extra stuff up quite well, so no problem.Xyron is a great brand. Highly recommended. The price here is $6 less than the local chain craft store, but if you take a 40% coupon to said store you'll get a great deal.",4 "Great product This is an item that I buy over and over. I'm a scrapbooker, so I use it for that constantly, but it comes in handy so many times in other ways. For instance, print a large label on your computer, run it through the Xyron machine, and slap it on a package to mail. And many others things, it's just handy to have around all the time. Can be pricey in the stores, but lower on Amazon.",4 "XRN900 or 1200 I have both machines the 9" and the 12"Use for putting photos or calendar pages onto 1/4" plywoodUsed to make jig saw puzzles, for children & convalescent homesworks great & has never pulled upwould reccomend these to anyone",4 "Love I have a old machine that is a different brand but seen these that looked the same so I got them and they work great!",4 "wonderful product I made close to 100 Christmas cards and used this for each one. It is so easy to refill..and seems to go for ever and ever!",4 "Love Xyron I own it but you can never have too much adhesive refills! Xyron is the best for everything! Great machines and refills.",4 "This is a no-brainer! I haven't even needed the refill cartridge yet, but I will soon since I use my XRN900 for all sorts of projects! My fiancee and I bought the XRN900 along with this refill cartridge to create our own address labels and other personalized items for our wedding. It honestly could not be easier to use. We have fed inkjet paper through it and also thick 110lb cardstock. Both have worked extremely well. If you ever need to make your own stickers, use the Xyron XRN900! I haven't tried any of the other cartridges, only the permanent adhesive one, but it has worked perfectly for what we need. I am not the arts & crafts type but I do appreciate an easy-to-use machine that simplifies everything.IMHO, you really could not go wrong with this line of products.",4 "Enjoy I enjoy making scrapbooks and this was a grreat help, make sure you bye the one in the white holder the glue is so much better then the blue holder",4 "Timely grommets Grommets arrived as described and in a timely way so custom curtains could be finished and be hung in time for baby shower. Antique Brass was hard to find any where else we looked.",3 "Second time's a charm The first time I ordered these, the package came in good shape, with many of the grommets inside bent nearly in half. Completely unusable, and obviously packed that way. This time they were perfect though, easy to work with (with a grommet setting tool) and worked beautifully in my project.",4 "Grommets Beautiful finish on the grommets, and just the right size for my projects. These are difficult to find at craft stores, glad they carried them.",4 "delightful machine, super easy to use This machine is very similar to the popular CS 6000 that's sold both here in Amazon and in Walmart. In fact they both use the same manual. The difference between the 2 are: CS6000 has an start/stop button so you can operate the machine w/o foot pedal, quilting accessories such as walking foot and larger table extension, needle up/down button, faster bobbin winding, 2 speeds, a hard cover and some extra fancy stitches. I don't care about these missing features. I sewed my own cloth cover using left over fabric. To me this little machine has all the functionality that I ever wanted from a sewing machine. All the utility stitches are there - sewing buttons and button holes (1-step), zippers, elastic, overlock, zig zag, satin, blah blah blah - everything you need to sew a dress or a pillow case, plus more. If you quilt a lot buy the CS6000 one. Threading is super easy because the direction is printed right on the machine. The automatic needle threader is very helpful. I use it every time. My only complaint is that the thread tends to slip out of the needle hole unless I leave a very long ""tail"". This happened w/ CS6000 too when I tried it at a friend's house. With both models you can specify if the needle is left up or down when sewing stops. Both needs no oiling (probably mostly plastic parts?) I haven't sewed very heavy fabric yet. The LED light is very dim but cool. You definitely need a real lamp nearby. You can leave the machine on for a long time because the light uses very little energy. If you do turn it off, all the custom stitch settings will be lost (no memory). So far I am very happy with this machine.",4 "2 1/2 stars if I could rate it that way I bought this machine as it had a good price, and I wanted more variety of stiches, and some other modern features. My first project was a fleece baby bunting, but even though the fabric wasn't very thick, it didn't always seem to feed very well. And at the junction of seems where there were several layers, I had to ""walk"" it by hand (turn the wheel myslelf slowly for each stich.) And when I was inserting the zipper, I noticed the foot will be either on the right or left, but there is no way to set the distance from the zipper, like every other machine I have used. Zippers come in many different sizes!My second project was to sew some clear vinyl covers for appliances. What a pain! It was just a medium weight vinyl I bought at the fabric store, but it kept sticking to the machine, and would barely feed at all. The stiches were very uneven, and there were big loops of thread in the seam. I finally gave up and got out my trusty old White sewing machine. That old girl sewed the vinyl like a dream.I think the problem is that there's no pressure regulator, which controls how much pressure there is on the pressure foot. And when I was basting on the fleeece fabric, the longest stich was pretty short. Again, if the foot had more pressure, it may have been different.My review isn't totally negative. I'm probably going to enjoy this machine with ordinary fabrics, and I'm sure I'll have fun with the fancy stiches. Hopefully it will let me express my creativity. I wil defintely use the blind hemming, etc.. (My old machine only has straight and zigzag.) Threading was very easy, as was changing the zipper foot and putting in the bobbin. Not having to oil it will be nice, and I like the long warranty. The manual was pretty clear. I'm sure this is a good choice for beginners, and many other sewers. But if you're very experienced like I am and used to being able to adjust your machine to the task you're doing, you might be as frustrated as I was. I don't think I'll even try it with denim or canvas, unless it's just one seam. I wonder how it will handle something like slippery silk. I think it was worth the price I paid, but glad I've kept my sturdy old White machine too.",2 "Don't let the low price fool you! This machine is great!! I have owned this machine since Mother's Day 2005. I have not had a minute's trouble with it. In fact, I prefer it over my Bernina 1090! It has so many features you would expect to pay thousands of dollars for! I thought I would never be able to afford a machine that did all this. The best part is, this machine comes complete with absolutely everything you can buy for it--there are no extra feet to buy, etc., because this includes everything you need.One night just for fun I worked through the entire instruction book. It is without a doubt the best and most complete manual I have ever gotten with a sewing machine. I was able to master every stitch function and attachment in one very pleasant evening. You really don't need another machine. The feet are plastic, which is GREAT--you can see through them. There is nothing cheesy about the parts--they all work exactly as they should. I am crazy about my machine, and its support materials. So crazy, in fact, that I recently bought the Brother serger here on Amazon, and it is just as good. GREAT machines. Why spend more? Buy this inexpensive machine and you'll have lots more money to spend on FABRIC!!",4 "So Far Sew Good! I'm new to sewing and I was a little concerned about purchasing this machine after a few of the reviews suggested that it struggled to get through some fabrics. I'm happy to report that so far I've made pants with 12 weight denim, and I had no problem, I've made three projects with 200 weight fleece without issue and a couple of flannel PJ's without the troubles that some people wrote about. The only complaint that I have right now is that somehow it becomes unthreaded a little more often than I like, but I'm guessing that it's user-ended. So far I'm enjoying the heck out of it.This is an update on the material types that I know the machine can handle. I've made two denim jackets plus a pair of jeans from 12 weight denim. I've made two pairs of pants out of 8 weight denim, two more pants from 200 weight fleece and a pair of pants from baby whale corduroy. I've made shirts from linen, velour, and corduroy (baby whale). I've made two denim skirts and I sewed the material through elastic and over seams at the same time without a problem (double denim thickness plus seam thickness plus the elastic thickness).I think that the people who are having so much trouble aren't using the recommended needle and presser foot for the job that they are doing. I did get a round of ""E-6"" errors but it turned out that my needle was bent from using the wrong type of needle for the fabric I was using. The instruction book explains which needles to use with which fabrics but I didn't read that part until I had problems.",3 "Great sewing machine value I highly recommend this sewing machine. I purchased it in January, but wanted to use it awhile before writing a review. Since then, I've used it to make 5 large drapery panels and it's been a wonderful machine. Several of the panels I made were lined and made of heavy fabric and the machine handled it well. I experienced a couple jams on the really thick folded over portions, but nothing that wasn't easily fixed.This is the first computerized machine I've used. I was accustomed to an old heavy duty Singer. It felt very light at first, but I've grown to like that aspect -- it's much easier to put it away when not in use. The machine was easy to learn; it had a very clear instruction manual. My favorite features so far are the blind hem stitch and the self-threading needle.",3 "Don't bother! I bought this machine on 17 February 2007 and packaged it for return on 6 March. At first, it worked like a gem, the instructions were easy to understand, and I completed 2 garments using it. But then on the third garment, the fabric started bunching up and the thread kept getting caught on the bottom, and I kept receiving ""E6 tangled thread"" error messages. I took the bobbin case apart, cleaned it with the little brush and then attempted to replace the bobbin case. I could never get it back in properly. I tried everything, changed needles, tension, stitches, etc, followed all the suggestions on Brother's website and still couldn't get it to work. I called Brother's customer service the next day and the person took me through all the steps again and was only able to get about 4 inches of stitces before it crapped out on me again. Even though the machine was still under warranty, her only suggestion was that I take it to the service center, 150 miles away. Fortunately, Amazon has agreed to refund my money and I have decided to have my old Singer fully serviced, as it will be a much more reliable machine in the long run. Don't waste your money on these little cheapo models, you'll spend more time messing with breakdowns then sewing.",0 "Good machine for price I was looking for an inexpensive sewing machine to sew craft items, and to sew through thick fabrics. This machine was a replacement for a machine that would have cost more to repair than to replace. I also wanted to try a computerized model, but just needed basic stitches. The top loading bobbin is definitely a bonus, and the machine's light weight is also a plus. I still have not figured out how to use the self-threading function. The machine does struggle a bit with the thickness of fabric layers I am sewing, but it still gets the job done.",3 "FANTASTIC hi peoplesI recently purchased this sewing machine and it is fantastic it is only the second time i have ever used a sewing machine, so i am a real amateur! and with this machine (got it 3 weeks ago) i started sewing pretty much in a minute straight out the box, super easy to use and fun,I would definately recommend this sewing machine, it works great and i am super happy with it!!Dana, 18, Carlsbad, California",4 "Didn't last long: BAD service This was a fine machine until 2 months after the warranty ran out. Then I began to get a ERR 6 error. Cleared the thread, still no luck. I took the machine to a Brother certified service center. They advised they couldn't find anything wrong, except that it didn't work and could not help any further. They advised to return it to the manufacturer. When I called Brother, they advised my only alternative was to take it to another Factory Service Center. I did, same story. It appears that neither Brother or their Factory Service Centers care if their products stop working once the warranty runs out. That type of service I can do without. This one went into the trash, a $180 lesson in what brand NOT to buy. I don't yet know what my replacement will be but it will absolutely not be a Brother.",0 "A good machine...when it works I am a complete beginner and have had lots of fun with my machine and am totally hooked on sewing. However, in the 3 months I have had it it has been sent away twice with alignment and various other problems with the bobbin case and motor. I am really disappointed. One person who looked at it thought that I had been sewing fabrics that were took thick; I have been making bags that have two layers of fabric and a layer of interfacing, but even given the price, I feel that the machine is not value for money if it cannot cope with this. Overall, when it works it is a great machine - maybe I have been really unlucky - but I am not sure I would buy it again.",1 "Brother This machine works very well. I love it!! beginners, this is a great sewing machine to have to start with and learn many different things.",3 "Great Machine! This is a cool sewing machine! I'm not an experienced sewer, but the directions are easy to follow and so far I'm loving this sewing machine. Makes me want to learn to really sew. I'm glad I got this machine.",4 "Very easy to use I am worse than a novice, I have never used or even touched a sewing machine before, this was my first. I bought it because of the price and the other reviews. I can't believe how easy it was to set up. The detailed book that comes with it is wonderful. I had no problem getting it set up and making my first stitches. I am extremely happy with my purchase. Now, I don't know if this machine would be wonderful to a seasoned sewer? But for a beginner like me, I could not have asked for something better to get me started.",4 "My new Brother This is the first time I have ever sowed and so far things are going great with my new Brother. The manual is real simple to read and gives you step by step procedures on everything. In addition, this is a great sowing machine to start off with simple to use and friendly to operate, and everything you need is included.",4 "A simple, efficient machine This machine came with a very easy-to-follow setup instruction. It's been over 10 years since I used a sewing machine last time, yet I was able to start using the machine in no time.I've been having trouble with getting the thread tension balanced between upper and lower thread, with occasional E-6 error and skipped stitches for the zig-zag pattern. Wondered if it is a machine defect and got a replacement, but same problem on the new one. It appears that this tension problem occurs to me only when I try to sew stretch-able materials, such as cloth from a fitted cotton T-shirt.The machine has been working fine for a regular cotton and fleece type of cloths. Giving 4 stars overall as a easy entry level machine.",3 "So far, so good I've had my machine for less than a month, so do not yet have extensive experience with it. However, I have found it to be super-easy to use and I like it a lot so far. For the price, it certainly seems to be a good machine. A couple small criticisms: the light could definitely be brighter--and unless I leave a lot of thread through the needle, it tends to come unthreaded.",3 "Brother Free Arm Showing Machine I bought this machine for my wife. She had a reliable Singer machine for over 30 years but it was very limited in its ability to make more than simple stitches. After prolonged use over a short period of time this past year, the Singer ""gave up the ghost"". My wife is delighted with this machine's ability to do many, many stiches and buttonholes and all the features that she did not have available to her on the Singer. We feel it is a ""state of the art"" example of sewing machines. Bill Joe Nix",4 "Best Sewing Machine! I enrolled my 12 year old daughter into a 2 week summer sewing camp. The first week was Basic Sewing 101 and the 2nd week was Teen Fashion camp. This is the same sewing machine they used in the camp and she took to it right off the bat! After the 4th day of camp I decided I was going to buy one for her (and myself of course!) so she could continue sewing at home. It is so easy to use and has so many features! It has been over a month since the sewing camp and she is still going strong with her sewing! She has learned to recycle the clothes that don't fit her anymore into new fashions for herself and her dolls. I hope I have a fashion star on my hands! I recommend this sewing machine to all beginner sewers because it is simple to use and fun to make things with.",4 "Bullet proof...not really, but close i've owned a few sewing machines, this one is probable the most expencive, even then it's at a fair price. I serve in the US Navy as an Engineer. my sewing machine lives in a back pack wedged in some oily waste transfer piping. so far only one piece broke off, the bumper for when you refill the spindle. i use it to mend my friends uniforms, hems, put on patches and practical jokes. for that it works great! i kinda failed to read the instruction manuel but it was easy enough to figure out and sets up quickly. any questions (like the other stich modes)there is an online manuel. my only complaint is some times it doesn't seem to have the power i want to blast through the heavier, multiple layers of fabric/patches and i'll hear the gears slip. maybe the needle is dull? what ever the case, i intend to make a queen size quilt out of rags someday. that will be awesome!",3 "Love it I love this machine, so easy to use. I have had a 10 stitch machine so I am learning to do all sorts of new things with this. I love that it is lightweight & I was sewing on it in 10 mins. Book is really helpful as well.",4 "Yay! I just got my machine yesterday, it was for my b-day, and it's freakin awesome, it has tons of cool features and stitch functions that the description hasnt even dipped into, but anywho chumbadeals did good, it was on express 2 day shipping and arrived as promised. I am a beginner at sewing, so i'm a little confused but all in all it was a great purchase especially for the price and quality!",4 "DANGEROUS!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE, IT IS TOO CHEAP. AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROGRAMMMED ACCURATELY.Everything went well until I sewed the button hole. The computer had a mind of its own, and would go too far to the right. I stopped using it after 2 needles bent. Thank God they did not break off! Try a Janome instead. Remember, we get what we pay for. My life is worth more than this piece of junk.",0 "Availability in 220 volt ? rotherBrother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing MachineThis is a wonderfull machine we purchased our machine 2 weeks ago but is it possible to get a machine with a different current 220 volt 5o cycles. I want to send one to my daughter in EuropaMary Theresa Falkenstein (Wiersma)",4 "Happy Daughter's Christmas Gift My saughter put the product on her Christmas list. When she open the box she was even more excited.",3 "Wife loves it! I bought this sewing machine about 8 years ago for my wife as a gift. She LOVES IT!Which says it all! She's taken up sewing more intensively - and can whip out a purse, and dress easily with this technological marvel. No qualms, great buy. Wife's happy which means i am too. :P",4 "I love my Brother I am a sewing newbie but I love this machine. I was able to thread it with no problem and I love that it has so many stitches. This is my first sewing machine, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm very happy with my purchase!",4 "It's more then wonderful I never think I can sew until I got this wonderful machine.It is very friendly to use even you don't know anything about sewing.I am happy with it !",4 "Don't bother with this Brother This machine makes me hate sewing. Wasted a whole day trying to get rid of the repeated E6 error. Wish I had not purchased this piece of junk. Worthless.",0 "Disappointing sewing machine--BrotherES-2000 This machine was a total disappointment. I bought it for my grand daughter who had just completed sewing lessons on an identical sewing machine. She was so excited and thrilled that she was going to get it, and when she did, the machine locked up every time she started to sew!I know it was the machine and not my grand daughter because my daughter, an experienced sewer, tried and tried to get it to work correctly!I returned the machine and bought a different model locally, which works like a charm.Brother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing MachineThe above rating of one star is really not my opinion--The site is set up so that you must rate at least one star, otherwise, the whole reviw will not be used. My rating is No Stars, had I been able to document it.",0 "sewing machine The product came well within the time Amazon said it would be there. It was in perfect condition, and it was a fantastic deal.",4 "great machine This is a great machine-very easy to use. I am a beginner and was up and sewing in no time. Very pleased!",4 "Satisfied My sewing machine is great... I received it on time, not too expensive. Will be back for more. Thanx!",4 "Brother ES2000 Just what I asked for - Received on time and in perfect shape.ThanksWorks like a dreamMsladyjae",4 "Wife Loves it... ...SO Far! I bought it for her as a B-day gift. yeah, I didn't understand it either, but I got excited over the new lawn mower... so...She picked it out, it is light, does cool stitches (we have star stitches on curtains now), She is happy with it so far. But I did hear some swearing at it a couple of times (thus the 4 stars, not the 5), but she comes outa that room with a smile on her face afterwards.",3 "Expensive Door Stop My brother ES-2000 sewing machine lasted for exactly one project. Near the end of the project, the thread became very tangled in the bobbin case; the machine beeped at me repeatedly and indicated an E6 message. I looked up the error code and untangled the thread. The machine was unresponsive so I power cycled it. It beeped for a good long while after being turned back on and then never did anything every again. Huzzah for cheap plastic crap!So far Brother's ""Support"" department has not been very supportive. They've pointed me to their gee-whiz-awesome trouble shooting chart: Symptom - sewing machine does not work -> Possible Cause - You have not used the foot pedal correctly -> How to put it right - Use the foot controller properly. Thanks for that awesome advice! And here I thought I was supposed to work it with my tongue. Perhaps I can coerce Brother into replacing it under the so far under-whelming 25 year limited warranty. It appears that the warranty is limited to the original air in the box, however. Seeing as I've already misplaced the factory air, I'm pretty much boned on this one.The light still comes on, but that's about all it can do. I have half a mind to rip it apart and salvage out the motor to build a vandegraff generator. At least I can (safely) shock my students with it. Until I decide to do something else with it, it does a great job propping open the door of my shed.If I could give it a negative rating, I'd be all over that.",0 "Brother ES2000 sewing machine Great price,easy to use, the speed control pedal takes some getting use to though. All things considered a good all around machine.",3 "Seems great Got this for my wife for Christmas this year. I did a lot of research and reading before buying this thing. I learned a lot about sewing machines that I didn't care to know. This things has made her very happy so far. I'm not sure why there are any negative reviews for this machine, aside from the occasional bad unit. But that happens with every product ever made, there is always a bad few that roll off the line. I didn't go with Singer because of the rumors surrounding their current quality levels so I stuck with Brother. She is not dissapointed at all, in fact the opposite. She is elated with all the fun different stitches this thing does. She got out an old dress and just started testing this thing out on it. She showed me like 20 different stitches............BORING. But to her it's killer. Drop in bobin is perfect she says, automatic needle threader works as advertised. No tension problems like some people may say. She says that anyone that has problems with this machine must not know what they are doing. She is not an expert seamstress by any stretch, but she says this thing is easy as pie to use. Highly recommended by her.",3 "5 Stars except for the ""free arm"" I love this machine. I use it a lot. I am a new at sewing, but I have had an accomplished seamstress giving me lessons. Even she has been impressed with everything this little machine can do. If I could give this machine 4 and 3/4 stars, I would. The only reason I can't give it 5 is because of it's ""free arm"". This has got to be the fattest free arm I have ever seen. It is definitely not easy to set in sleeves with this machine. It can be done though. Overall, this little sweetheart is well worth the price.",3 "Wow! Easy to Use right out of the box I just received my new Brother ES2000 yesterday (1-30-07) and I can not get over how easy it is to use. I do not have very much experience sewing but read others reviews of approx 50 sewing machines. I did end up purchasing the Brother ES2000 and am very happy with my purchase.I was able to start sewing in about 20 minutes. My husband is shocked because now I actually want to hem his pants!I am very impressed with how light the machine. My Aunt gave me a Singer machine that is about 50 years old and I can not even get the darn thing threaded. The Brother machine is wonderful!!! I will be making alot of projects that I could not bring myself to even think about before.",4 "Great Sewing Machine! The Brother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing Machine is a great sewing machine! I bought this for my daughter and she has made a couple great pillows, a dog bed, and a knapscak! I recommend this strongly!",4 "Great for Beginner, Intermediate and some advanced features I really love this sewing machine. I am a beginner so I spent the first night going through the whole instruction book with some scrap fabric before I decided to start making a dress. The instructions are very easy to understand for a beginner and I feel that the features will even help me to move into my intermediate stage of sewing. I highly recommend this sewing machine because it accommodates all your sewing needs. You are able to do simple things like sew a hem on pants because of the free arm and even take on more complicated quilting projects. I am in love with the automatic bobbin winder as I was a little scared that I would have to do as my grandmother does and purchase a separate bobbin winder machine. I do wish it came with more empty bobbins however they are cheap to buy so it doesn't matter that much. In all, this machine is perfect.",4 "I Love It I got my first sewing machine in 1995, knowing very little about sewing. I always had problems that I was sure were my own fault. I got the machine serviced and they told me everything was fine with the machine, but I still had lots of problems. So I rarely used it.Then, about a year and a half ago, I bought this machine. I have sewn hundreds of hours on this one and absolutely love it. Now I understand why people sew. The machine makes all the difference.Now, don't expect all the bells and whistles with this $150 machine. You get what you pay for. Some day I'll have a $3,000 Janome with thread cutter, auto up, ect, ect. But this is still a great machine. I have made 8 quilts, costumes, clothing, ect and am still in love with it.",4 "Very Happy,although surprised at first glance Sewing Machine came quickly, and works well. I was a bit surprised to see how plastic it was, it looks cheap. However, it doesn't really matter, because I am very happy with how it runs.",3 "Haven't sewed since high school in the 70's Hi - I haven't sewn since high school in the 70's and purchased this sewing machine. The first I've ever owned. I scanned the operators manual, and marveled at the ease. Within one hour of reading how to thread the bobbin and the machine, I had hemmed a pair of pants, and repaired 3 night gowns experimenting with 5 different stitches. I am so thrilled with the ease of use and the lightweight of this sewing machine. Now I find myself searching through dresser drawers just looking for stuff to sew - and just may - find myself at a fabric store! It a new me!!",4 "Not hard-wearing March 2011 - I'm updating this review based on the heavy use I put it through the past year (downgraded from 4 stars). When I first bought the machine I rarely used it but when I did I completed several projects at once. This past year I started an Etsy shop and found the need for sewing everyday. I'm not talking about making leather bags or premium denim, just your average quilt-weight cottons, some linens, and occasionally heavy interfacing. The machine could not handle thick layers. And while I understand it's not meant to sew through 10+ layers on a consistent basis all I needed was for it to sew through five layers at the handle-to-bag points. The tension became insane, too tight/too loose on either top or bottom stitching and it would not go back, even after I had it ""fixed"" by a repair shop (for $65). The shop managed to fix the timing however so I could start to reuse it. A month after it's repair the timing broke again. I refuse to pay for another visit to the shop, another$65 and that's basically the cost of this machine!! It's true you get what you pay for. Light projects with intermittent use is the best use for this type of machine.--------------------I bought this machine as a substitute to my grandmother's heirloom Singer. I had some hesitation with a machine that was computerized because I'm very accustomed to the standard knob and dial machines. Overall this is a great piece of equipment.Advantages: Great manual, it will tell you how to do almost everything you'd like to do with the machine. Numerous accessories, several feet, bobbins, and other standard sewing pieces come courtesy of Brother. The ease of switching feet, the automatic threader (which, not to be misleading, you still have to manually wind the thread through the machine, this model comes with an arm that pulls the thread through the needle for you - hence the name). The drop-in bobbin. Goes through most fabrics readily, including double and triple folded materials (with exception of some sturdier fabrics - i.e. leather). One of the quietest motors I've ever worked with. Easy to trouble shoot.Disadvantages: You can only use the bobbin model that comes with the machine, it won't accept any other kinds. The dome light is very dim. The machine also tends to be overly sensitive to you manually poking around. When I first turned on the machine I nudged the needle, to which the LED display immediately flashed an E6 warning (that was an easy fix, I just turned it off then back on). To get all the stitch functions it take some time getting used to the four control buttons. Which, again, not to be misleading the ""77"" stitches are variations of 35+ standard ones. I also didn't understand I hadn't wound the bobbin thread all the way through either, it resulted in terrible tension control during my first project. You may be trouble shooting a lot until you get to used to the machine. But the majority of the time the problems are simple and once fixed you'll never have that problem again.",1 "Bobbin issues!!! I have had my ""BROTHER"" for 2 years now and it really does not hold up to a large amount of use. The Bobbin is always snagging and the stitches can look just fine and then for a couple of inches be skipped and missed (again a bobbin problem)...YUK! I am in the market for a new machine that is for sure!!! Trust me this is not a cleaning issue this is a mechanical issue. If you are going to do alot of sewing, I suggest SOMETHING ELSE!",0 "Terrible !!! Unfortunately, I only used it a couple of times when it was under warranty so now I'm stuck with a piece of junk. I continually get some kind of F4 computer error. If I turn it on & off about 50 time, it may work on 1 or 2 of the times. It is really frustrating. It stops working in the middle of a straight run for no apparent reason. Then I have to go thru the nonsense of turning it on.I never have good luck with any Brother product.",0 "New technology!! This machine is a replacement of my 35 yr old Viking. The instructions are excellant in my opinion, easy to thread both top and bobbin thread. I do find it much harder to thread the needle as the LED light is not asbright as needed making it harder to see the project I am sewing on also. The automatic needle threader also does not work, I think a part is missing. The selection of stitches is awesome and real easy to select. Have only sewed a few projects and overall I am pleased with its performance except for the issues stated above.",2 "If you own it for only one thing ... ... it's the perfect - every-time, in many styles, button holes this machine manages to automatically stitch. I also own a Viking and a Pfaff and this machine out does the others by far. Very easy to use, very accurate and fun too.I've used this machine to sew a pair of denim jeans without a single issue.",4 "Very pleased... Love the sewing machine!! I'm an avid sewer and have been designing and making custom curtains. I wore out another different brand machine from so much use. Been using this machine for a few months and I find it to be very professional and dependable. I especially love the array of differnt stitches which add a unique finishing touch. Taught my 9 year old niece how to sew on this machine and she uses it with ease. Definately a machine that all sewing levels will appreciate.",4 "I really do love this machine But...I sew ALOT. I get very frustrated when a needle bends or breaks. And I seem to be going through alot of needles. I keep my machines clean and oiled. This one seems to be for light things and for pretty things. But if you are going to do a good bit of heavy sewing I do not recommend this machine. But for light sewing, use of the embroidery stitches(the best feature for the price)or occasional mending I love it.",2 "returning today I've owned this for about two weeks. And have used it almost everyday. There are some things I like alot, like, the super easy bobbin design, the easy threading. But it is extrememly light. It will easily tip over. It struggle through two layers of fleece, and jammed up over a seam. As I was pulling the fleece through, it tiped over. It's probably great for light weight sewing, but with four boys, I need something that can handle denim and heavy material. The work space is also very small, don't even think that you'll get a quilt or jacket through there!",2 "Beginning Sewer Loves This Machine I haven't used a sewing machine since 8th grade Home Economics class, but I'd been wanting to take it up again. I purchased this machine because I heard Brother was a great brand, and the price was really good. Within 15 minutes, I was sewing! This machine is easy to use, with really detailed, easy to follow instructions. I love it!",4 "Sewing Machine Works Great & is easy to Learn My wife actually learned how to use this machine with only using the manual. That says a lot for the manual because my wife never follows instructions. Manual is great. She loves the sewing machine, it tends to all of her needs. She sews quilts, dresses, skirts, cutains, shorts, jeans. She probably sews just about anything. She also likes to do small projects.",4 "Nice for the price I've had this sewing machine for 3 years, and it's still running well with casual use. It will occasionally jam-up, but haven't had a problem solving it yet. I've never had a major complaint about it, and still happy I chose it. I'd definitely recommend it for casual or beginner sewers.",3 "Good Starter Machine I purchased the Brother for my grown daughter who wanted to learn to sew. I was able to set the machine up and teach some basic skills in a matter of minutes. The instructions for threading are a bit difficult - but once you study the picture - threading is a breeze.",4 "Great Machine! Even for beginners! I bought this machine so I could make Christmas Presents this year and it has been great. The only thing i would reccomend is if you are new to sewing to try and have someone who isnt new around, the directions can be somewhat confusing in their wording, especially if you have never even looked twice at a machine before. And it took me forever and a year to figure out how to thread the bobbin, and the machine since I didnt know how. But once i got it, i figured out that it has lots of different stitch settings, which I am still trying out and will probably never use all of them. It can sew buttons as well. And it comes with lots of feet for the machine as well as bobbins (it has to have a special kind) and a little kit of tools as well. Overall this is a great buy! I may end up purchasing ""Sewing for Dummies"" to go along with it, so I can learn to sew more then a pillow. :-)",4 "Great sewing machine for the price I just purchased this machine for the little girl I teach sewing to and am jealous of how many features it offers and how nice it sews. I've recommended it to 7 of my friends and family and all love how well it handles thin and thick fabrics alike. This is really a great machine.",4 "Easiest Sewing in the World This sewing machine is SOOOO awesome...my 11 year old daughter simply read the manual and she understood it completly!she hasn't had any problems with it yet that she couldnt figure out on her own!It's so easy to use and it comes with many many useful tools and features that most sewing machines that are more expensive than this one don't have...it uses very advanced technology!!!I love this sewing machine and recommend it for anyone who loves sewing!",4 "Sew Far, Sew Good So far, so good with this entry level machine.This machine replaces an over thirty-years old ""boat anchor"" that had become quite sluggish in recent years. This machine is sold in big box retail outlets like Target, Kohls, and Costco, so it's a very basic machine good for simple projects and mending. It's perfect for my needs. I finished an apron on this machine and it handled the project quite nicely. The fabric was light weight calico - not overly challenging for the machine.I will add to this review when I complete my next projects - some stuffed toys for young kinfolk and a PJs and robe set for my husband. The fabrics for these projects are heavier and may be more challenging. I'll come back and update my review.",2 "great sewing machine Awesome for the price, has so many different stitches!! It's aesthetically pleasing and very lightweight. Love it.",3 "LOVE LOVE LOVE my sewing machine This was a great machine at a fantastic price, and the shipping was out of this world crazy fast (and free!)!!! Great for beginning and medium knowledge seamstresses.",4 "Brother ES2000 Sewing Machine Lightweight, simple to use sewing machine with an easy to understand instruction manual. Excellent machine for both a beginner just learning to sew or for an experienced seamstress.",4 "You get what you pay for. The machine is great and easy to use. I have used it for zippers, army uniforms, velcro, and simple projects with ease. I only give 4 stars because of the misleading "77 stitch function" advertisement. The machine only has 39 built in stitches and some of the stitches pictured in the description are not on this machine at all.",3 "Brother ES2000 Sewing Machine - had to return it the next day I just bought this machine and was very excited. I unpacked it and was planning to sow a bed skirt. I never got the tension to work and the straight stitches were very uneven. After a while it stopped working at all since the thread kept getting tangled on the bottom. I received the E6 error message telling me that the thread was tangled. After struggling for a while and my husband trying to figure out what was wrong, I decided to put it back in the box and returned the machine the next morning.",0 "Don't worry, I've done all the looking for you. I was wildly impressed with the quality of this machine. All of the functions are intuitive and simple, and it is ready to go right out of the box. I really love it, and haven't experienced a single problem! Not to mention that it is very compact and aesthetically pleasing. I know it was the perfect machine for me, so I recommend it to all of you.",4 "brother es2000 sewing machine This machine is lightweight, easy to use, and the instruction manual is excellent. I am a novice and mainly use the machine for repairs and very easy projects. The reason I bought the computerized machine is that it selects the stitch length & width automatically. It can be changed if you want but it doesn't have to be set by you. I am very happy with this purchase.",3 "Fantastic Machine for a Rookie Sewer and More Advanced Seamstresses I am a beginning sewer, but can already tell that this is a heavy-duty machine that will do many great things- There are lots of features I love about it, and the computerized functions and stitch settings are common sense and very easy to use- everything you need is in the right spot and easily manipulated while sewing, like the presser foot detacher, etc. I really like the auto-button sewing function and buttonhole foot that automatically sews the right hole- I have a children's wall art business, but am so motivated to sew by this machine that I stay up well into the night to do some outfits- Since December, I have used it a lot and it has had no problems, except for the thread getting extremely tangled inside the machine- I took it apart and cleaned it out and think it happened b/c I tried to use a different bobbin- same size but DO NOT try that!!! I think there are specific grooves on the bobbins included with this machine- I got this when Amazon had a $25 off $200 deal so got a really great deal- This machine is worth a lot more than it is priced and I recommend it for anyone doing medium- to heavier duty projects. It handles multiple layers fairly well- even a few layers of denim, so can do many home and clothing projects- Have fun sewing!!Karen Evans[...]",4 "Love it! I am not an experienced seamstress and I don't need advanced functionality, but I love this sewing machine. It weights next to nothing compared to my old one, and it is very easy to use. Good user guide.If there is anything negative I could say it would be that I can't use my old bobbins on a Brother machine. For some reason they have chosen to create different size bobbins than most other sewing machines and I can't buy them in the store nearby (I like to have one for each basic color).",4 "Sewing Machine A Piece of Junk I bought this machine for my grandaughter and she had three machine sent to her because the first one didnt work,the second one didnt work and neither did the third one. She was able to get a return label for the first one but had to pay herself to send the other two back.The machines had the same problem and she even called the Brother Customer Service Center and they just kept sending her the same machines with the same problem. It wasnt until I said I would go to my credit card company for a refund on my money that a 4th machine of a different model was sent and it worked.I dont think she should have had to pay for sending any of the ones that didnt work back. This whole thing took over two months to get straight. It will be the last time I ever buy a Brother item.Robert J Kleinman",0 "A good purchase I had prayed and decided to go with this machine, even though there are other pricier models around. I needed to make window treatments for our house, since it would too expensive to have them custom made. The machine does the job beautifully. I have not had the chance to use all of the stich functions. The most basic stich works for me so far. The machine works very reliably. The tension is the only thing that has to be adjusted when sewing thicker fabric. Overall I am pleased with this purchase and am glad that I did not pay a fortune for it.",4 "my new brother...best sibling ever i near pounced on my brown santa when he brought my package (aka UPS guy), and boy am i happy. I've never sewed so this was a big investment for me. It's a great size, very pleasing to the eye and all the little accessories are cool, once i figure out what to do with them.For a complete beginner the instructions were horrible. The manual is for many brother products, so i didn't know which section to follow... (e.g do i have a fast wind bobbin? automatic needle threader thing? i had no idea...) and I'm still working out the thread tension. For beginners like me, take your time, read the thing over and over and play with it a while.The machine itself is great, I already made curtains for my bed and my athlete boyfriend gave it a try. For the price, it's really unbeatable...especially if you look at the price it originally retailed at.It's not too heavy which is great, and the lcd screen controls the stitch width and you can plug in what stitch you want. I went to Stitches on capitol hill (Seattle) and the owner had bought a whole bunch of this particular model for her customers to use. Guess it's a good sign.",3 "Brother ES2000 77 Stich..Easy for the novice I am a total novice with sewing. This machine is so easy to use it is amazing. Fool proof...",4 "christine Wonerful sewing machine! I haven't sewn in over 20 years and wanted to make curtains for my kitchen. Arrived in record time, in excellent condition and the instructions are extremely easy to follow. I was hesitant about the computerized aspect, but it is very simple---just push a button and maybe change the presser foot---depending on type of stitch desired. I highly recommend this machine for anyone who sews.",4 "Loved it! This is a wonderful sewing machine. It does everything I had hoped and more. Easy to use - perfect for me.",4 "Brother 77 Atitch Sewing Machine Does not do basic stitching well. Not so easy to setup for novices. Recommended for those with higher skill sewing experiences. Still an amazing machine.",2 "Great for beginners Im completely new to sewing and I have found this machine super easy to use. I could pretty much figure out how to use it on my own without having to spend hours reading through manuals (remember im a complete newbie to sewing so even threading it was confusing at first). I've noticed some other reviewers have had a problem with the E6 error and the thread bunching up and problems with the bobbin. I also had this problem randomly when I was sewing a dress. I wasn't using heavy fabric or doing anything wrong to my knowledge. I noticed the bobbin kept jumping up and I could only sew a few stitches before it bunched up from the lack of weight/tension on the bobbin. Finally after hours of thinking I was doing something wrong and being completely frustrated I just took apart the whole bottom part where the bobbin is. I noticed the reason why I was having this problem was from a little metal part that holds the whole bobbin area down there had slipped and no longer was holding it firmly in place. All I had to do was move it back in place and put everything back together. It was incredibly easy. Sure enough that completely fixed the problem. I have no idea how it slipped to begin with but it wasn't a difficult fix. Hopefully this helps other people who are having the same problem. I'm sure there are many different reasons why people are getting that error, but that was my problem and solution to mine. Besides that I have no other complaints or problems with this machine. I'm still learning how to sew and everything so maybe I'll find some annoyances with it when I become more experienced, but for now I really like it and how easy it is for me. I would definitely recommend this machine for people like me who want to get into sewing.",3 "Item brok within a few days My wife has been sewing for decades and when she got this machine she was very excited. Within two or three jobs it failed to turn on again. Not sure if we got a dud or what, but we were very dissappointed.",0 "This machine is heavenly! I haven't even gotten through to half of what this little machine can do and already I'm hooked! Its light, extremely portable, and kind of cute. Yet this little machine is very impressive with what it can do. I can't wait to learn what else it can do!",4 "Great little machine It works well and is very versatile for the price. I was able to use upholstery thread on canvas to make a hammock and it actually did the job. An all around nice inexpensive machine.",3 "Brother ES2000 is Great!!!! The Brother ES2000 sewing machine, is simply the best.I have never used a sewing machine before, but this machine has made me look like a pro.Very simple set up, extremely easy to use, and at agreat low price.",4 "Just received my machine... I am having trouble setting the tension on the machine.I wish the light over the sewing area were brighter.The instruction book could be more instructive.Should have one for each type of machine with different functions, such as bobbin winder, etc.I will let you know later how it goes.The tension is killing me, per say.",3 "ES 2000 sewing machine This is a fantastic machine!!! It cost less than if I had bought it locally & it shipped FAST. It has plenty of functions--utility & decorative stitches & 4 built-in buttonholes--and comes with lots of accessories, including special presser feet. It's easy to use (I'm a novice sewer). When you select the different stitches it tells you what presser foot you need, and the most common stitch length & width. It's easy to adjust & you won't go crazy trying to thread the machine. This is an excellent ""first sewing machine""--it offers quality & versitility at a low price.",4 "Brother sewing machine This is the smoothest running machine that i have ever had and it makes so many beautiful stitches. i am so happy with my purchase. Would definately recommend it to anyone. It is so easy to use.",4 "Excellent brush for daily use. I was pleasantly surprised by all the brushes in the series. All the brushes behave basically the same so I'm reusing the review for each brush. Water flow is different between the round and flat brushes and I'll cover it last.From different reviews around the web my concerns were that the bristles would be too stiff, that the bristles would pull easily from the ferrule, and that the water would not flow at a comfortable rate.When they arrived I was most surprised by the flat brush. Instead of a flat ferrule the brush was actually a full round brush with a snap-off flat adapter. Without the adapter it is dense enough and long enough to act as a very effective mop brush. All the brushes have interchangeable water reservoir tubes; the flat has a purple handle, the rounds have long blue or short blue handles.All the brushes have soft white nylon bristles that spring back nicely. They were quite dense, with enough bristles that the brushes are easy to control in spite of the softness. When the water reservoir is full they have a good weight in my hand, and I can tell by balance when they start to run low. The brushes work well for all techniques I've used including lifting, splattering, dropping, glazing, and washing large areas.I've used the brushes for just over a month. They are still very supple and I haven't noticed any significant change to them over time. I have seen practically no shedding, which surprised me. They are very nearly as full and springy as the day they arrived in spite of my vigorous cleaning habits. They've held up much better than most of the inexpensive brushes I've ever purchased.I use them with Derwent watercolor pencils including their Inktense pencils that will set permanently after their first hydration. Because the brushes keep themselves moist I've found they stain less easily than my traditional nylon brushes. The tips are darkened from use but they are clean; I can soak the brush and rub it on white paper without making marks.Controlling the water flow on the round brushes was easy for me. With a full reservoir I can keep the brush dry enough to just barely hydrate the pencil so it would dry in seconds, if I want. With a mostly empty reservoir I can still keep the brush saturated to leave a heavy trail of water, if I want. It took only a few minutes of experimenting before I could keep the brush at any saturation level I wanted for any speed of stroke. I can keep the reservoir full with the lid on and water does not seep through.Controlling the water flow on the flat brush was a little more difficult. The gasket lets out water more easily than the rounds. It took about a half hour of experimenting before I got the feel of the flat brush's flow. I still sometimes put out more water than I expect. I use the brush as a mop or a wide flat rather than for detail work so this doesn't hurt, but it is a distraction when using it. Like the rounds, I can keep the reservoir full without flooding the lid.I love these brushes. I find myself using them almost exclusively instead of my traditional rounds. I can keep them full without needing to keep a cup of water on hand. They are not a replacement for traditional brushes; none of the brushes will replace a good liner or rigger. When I want a general brush for wetting my pencil work these are my new brush of choice.",4 "Must have for use with watercolor pencils... So my mom got me addicted to Inktense pencils. I had a few really cheap brushes at home that didn't work too well and had resorted to using q-tips with them. Yeah, that actually works fairly well, but eventually I realized I needed something more erm, appropriate (even fine tipped make up applicator types of q-tips aren't fine enough for some areas). I'm also a cheapskate and know absolutely nothing about brushes so when I saw these, I figured why not. They had to be a better fit than what I was using and worse case scenario is I have to suck it up and learn more about brushes and buy something else.Ahh, but that hasn't happened as these just flat out rock. I have two of them (this one and the large flat brush). Between the two I'm pretty well covered (I don't tend to do anything larger than 5'7""). They're easy to fill, haven't leaked, let out just the right amount of water (though I do find this one seems to be a bit better at water control than the flat brush is). The bristles do seem to stain rather easily but that doesn't affect your ability to use them. I tried like mad to clean them and thought ""uh oh, this thing is gonna die out fast"". But eh aside from the tip looking a little blue (or red or whatever) it really doesn't affect anything. You can use and use and use these things and they seem to just keep on going. So long as you do clean them up they last for quite awhile and are definitely worth picking up. So much so that I don't think I'll be buying any other brushes.",4 "I use this ruler constantly.. If you can buy only one ruler for quilting, make it this one! No negatives whatsoever - it does what it is designed to do, and I got it much cheaper here than they were selling for at Joann or Michaels.",4 "My favorite tool for measuring! So far, this is the most favorite notion I have. It is clear with large black numbers so I can see clearly. I'm upwards of 50 and the eyes aren't as good as they once were. Terrific product!!!!!",4 "Great ruler! This ruler is a great addition to my quilting ruler stash. It is an excellent size that enables you to work with it very easily, and take along with you. Markings on the ruler are done very well and extremely helpful.",4 "Nice idea but...... Needle broke first time I used one .Very easy to thread. Nice idea but not strong enough. Needs to be improved.",0 "Good product I was skeptical when I ordered these, but much to my surprise, they really work. I recommend them for all of us with poor vision.",4 "GREAT HELPER ITEM THIS IS A VERY GOOD ITEM TO HAVE IN YOUR MACHINE DRAWER FOR WHEN YOUR EYES ARE TIRED AND YOU CAN'T SEE TO THREAD THE MACHINE NEEDLE. I HAD NO IDEA THEY MADE A PRODUCT LIKE THIS AND PUT ""SELF THREADING MACHINE NEEDLE"" INTO COMPUTER AND UP THEY POPPED. BOY, WAS I EVER SURPRIZED. HAVEN'T BEEN WITHOUT THEM SINCE. THEY ARE JUST GREAT.",4 "Oops, have not tried them yet. The product arrived timely and in good condition. I've been a little busy and not tried them out yet. I'm sure they will be very useful.",4 "Help at last After spending many frustrating hours trying to thread a regular sewing machine needle, I tried two sizes of the self-threading needles. Even though there were no instructions on how these actually work, I had the needle threaded in just a few seconds. You can't believe how nice it is to be able to change thread color again and sew to my heart's content. Thank you!!!",4 "Design needs work I have this carousel, and I think the design needs some work. The carousel does not come assembled. The screws provided are blunt, not pointed, and it was difficult to get them in the holes (which were covered with a thin layer of plastic.) Once the screws were in, they had a tendancy to simply pull out of the holes if you lifted up on the top of the carousel, so I think they were too small for the job at hand. Once the carousel was filled, it could only be safely lifted from the bottom. The turntable bottom on my unit is different from the one used in the illustrated instructions and it's so low, the bottom rack of containers drags on the table. Overall, it's a great idea, but it's not very sturdy. I may take it apart and reassemble it with thick double sided tape (sadly, I think this would be more stable than the current system). The lids on the soft plastic containers pop on and off, rather than screw on, and it would be easier to find things in them if they were clear, instead of frosted.",1 "Great product I saw there was a less than steller review on this product and added a comment, but wanted to review it myself. I purchased the product and it comes fully assembled and the cups are clear. I have purchased other products from this company as well. They have great customer service and great products. I use this on my craft table and it holds all sorts of scrapbook embelishments. I love how it puts it all in one spot with easy access.",4 "Bead Carousel This is a decent product but not made of the greatest material...my tower started to crack when just trying to pull the containers out of the holder. Over all I do like this item and its been useful, just wish it was made of slightly stronger materials.",2 "Carousel Deluxe Beaders CarouselThis is a great product! It holds a LOT of brads, eyelets, beads, whatever your needs are. I use it for scrapbooking, but it's listed as a bead holder. You won't be disappointed if you buy it.",4 "Nice sharp fabric scissors Purchased to always be placed beside my sewing machine for snipping corners when piecing quilts. Nice weight with good sharp blades. Nice length for quick cuts of fabric, though not for actually serious fabric or pattern cutting.",4 "Great spare scissors and a great bargain Nice scissors. Works great. I prefer the angled scissors, but for the price offered, this is a great scissors, to have around!",3 "They work? You really cant mess up a pair of scissors. They were well for the craft I was making! Good Buy!",4 "Great product Exactly what I wanted at the right price. It punches holes in many pages at once with ease. I replaced my in-binder hole punch with this one. The decreased mobility was worth it.",4 "Does what it's supposed to do... I needed a three hole puncher and I didn't shop around a lot and I ordered this one quickly. I hadn't noticed the pink one until after I ordered this one but, oh well.It was priced reasonably and it does it's job, it punches holes in paper just how it's supposed to. It's a bit boring, as it is plain black but it's nice. It's a good quality, it's not all junky and metal like, which is what my old one was.I am happy with my purchase.",4 "Works just like you would expect. I have had no problems out of this hole puncher. It does what it should, has adjustable punches, a rubber base that keeps it from slipping around, and has never gotten stuck on me like the cheaper ones do. I like that it is a bit heavier that I expected, not at all like my last one that was obviously cheaply made. All-in-all, a great buy.",4 "Good look, solid build, effective hole puncher. Made in China. The hole puncher has a solid feel to it, and seems to be well constructed (I will update this review later if it turns out this is not the case). I have punched up to 10-12 pages in it with no problems. The holes are even and fit in a binder. This is what I was looking for.I did try to find a hole puncher made in the USA, but couldn't (I like when people state that it is made in USA in their reviews). This one is not - made in China.",4 "hole punch arrived promptly good quality im glad I made the purchase. Just what I wanted and great quality; thanks to Charles Leonard arrived to time and was able to be used straight away.",3 "Heavy Duty Hole Puncher Tested on 20 pages of paper works good. Anything over 25 pages is hard to punch. The price was excellent for a high quality product. Recommend for any office use.",4 "Pretty decent - couple of minor issues I have never really used a 3 hole punch before. I used to use 2 hole punching machines from this company called Kangaroo - I don't know if they sell stuff in the US. Coming to the Charles Leonard 3 hole punch, the product is pretty good. Heavy, and solidly built. However, when I insert papers in it sometimes, one or two of them don't make it in correctly - thanks to the metal clip kinda structures in the punch. Other than that, I would think this is a pretty decent product.",3 "Works well, does the job. I keep my ""paper problem"" under control by using binders, so a paper punch is essential to me. This one works well.",3 "Works Great! Nice quality materials and weight, feels like office quality. Smooth operation and easy to line up sheets. I am a student, and use this all the time for class materials and notes. Will consider other products from this brand.",4 "It punches holes. It punches three holes into paper, so that I can put said paper into a binder. It does exactly what it says. The motion is smooth, and I can stack more than 1 page at a time. I don't stack more than 10, because that's crazy talk.",4 "3 hole punch Works great, I bought a cheaper $4.00 x-acto 3 hole punch, was junk, didn't line up properly. Sending it back, Bought this one.Amazon, as always, is great anytime you need to return somehing",3 "Gets the Job Done! I just got this today. I have been waiting for this to arrive so I can hole punch all of my school papers because my professors never hand us papers that have been punched already. This basic 3 hole puncher gets the job done. It gets harder to punch with more papers but I never have never punched more than 5-6 sheets at a time. Several sheets at a time work great. I will update the review later if anything changes.",4 "Okay product This hole punch is so inexpensive it's probably worth the money you spend on it. I bought it a few days ago and am now sending it back because it didn't meet my expectations. It only punches about 5 or 6 sheets of paper at a time and the holes are closer to the edge than I would prefer; also, I don't know if it is a problem with my binder, the holes on the top and bottom are slightly too close together to give it a nice fit. If you only need to use it occasionally it seems sturdy enough to last. I am going to try something a little higher quality.",1 "Spacing Not Correct and Broke Quickly I received this hole punch because I needed a cheap but relatively sturdy hole punch. Much to my dismay this hole puncher (or the one I received) did not have the holes spaced correctly. This hole puncher does let you change the location of the holes, but of course the spacing was too small even at the widest setting. Also within days one of the hole punch's tiny bolts that hold its together started to fall out. I can force it back into place and it works for a couple of sheets before falling out again. Be warned this hole puncher is not worth the hassle. Spend a little more money and get one that works and is spaced correctly.",0 "Broke within one month of purchase This product broke within one month of purchase, the inner mechanism fell apart. I don't know if I got a bad one or if they are all bad by design or a manufacturing flaw.",0 "Not the best item Product not of good quality. Lasted about 2 months and broke. Best to go by one of better quality from any office supply store.",1 "Great product! I love that the punch holes are adjustable, that it keeps the paper bits contained, and that the price was better than I had predicted it would be.",4 "Does it job well. Good hole puncher. No problem with it falling apart. It is very sturdy. Will recommend to potential buyers. You will not be disappointed",4 "Marginal I knew on the first day I would need those little paper glue on circles that the office people use on paper AFTER using one of these. It's not accurate. Dont buy.",1 "great product, though slightly over priced on amazon. I like that you can sew it on rather than iron. the edges haven't frayed, and seem like they will hold up.they also feel soft so that if they must be in place where skin can't be avoided... they don't seem to be irritating our babies skin. if you have a hobby lobby in your town it's cheaper there.",4 "Pretty Labels Item as described, shipped fast and I am satisfied, will be back for more!",4 "Singer 60-Inch Vinyl Tape Measure - PERFECT! =) Singer 60-Inch Vinyl Tape Measure (Pink)Just what I needed. The fact that it's pink is great! A nice change from the standard yellow.I like the vinyl much better than the cloth.The tape measure is accurate.It's 60inches/150cm on one side and 60 inches on the other side.",4 "Like it! I don't know about anyone else but a tape measure is a handy thing to have around the house. I use it to take my personal measurements; which in turn helps me track my size, weight, etc. The thing is you cannot find small items like this locally any more. Fabric stores are a thing of the past where I live. this item fits the bill; I like it and recommend the purchase.",4 "A must have This is a must have for sewing! It also doesn't hurt that it's pink ;o) Good quality and is very durable.",4 "good quality Just what I ordered. Like the singer brand and I wanted it for a child to use. I like that it is pink.",4 "Cute color Just cute and seems to be a good quality. I don't use it a lot, just to do my body measurements when I'm on a diet. Looks exactly like a tape I had before for sewing, but this one is pink.",4 "never got item I ordered this and got safety pins instead. They gladly refunded my money but I would like to have to product I ordered.",0 "Handle Broke I ordered this exact type. They are made in China, they appear to be heavy duty steel but the company making them obviously cut some corners. The first time I used it the handle broke directly where it screws in. I am currently trying to get another handle. If i cannot get another handle, then it won't be much to get a hole drilled through the handle connection, and insert a steel rod in there. 3 stars because it does work, minus 2 stars because of the manufacturing of the junk handle.",2 "ring tool Love this tool. The first one I order had problems. The handle broke the first time I used it. Called and the people they sent another handle and I had no other problems. Use it alot. You just have to know the limitations of the ring metals your working with. I would recommend it .",4 "Small reducer dies Item works great.The stretcher does a good job. The only thing i didnt like was the reducer dies only take a band of around 22 millimeter max diameter and each die needs sanded and polished to help prevent ring scoreing and scratches.Other than that it does a good job.",3 "Ring Sizer Service was prompt and efficient, and product was as advertised. It arrived sooner than expected, and I am very pleased with the heavy duty quality of the ring sizer. It works well!",4 "it does the job I gave it 4 stars, because when I used it, I noticed that the ink didn't come out the way I expected. But, this may be user error as well. My preference is for bold strong lines. If you like a soft line, for marking notches and the like, then this will be fine.",3 "It Does What It Says I purchased this pen to use for marking aida fabric for cross stitch. It works like it says it does, and it disappears completely. Unfortunately, it disappears way to fast to be of much use to me. It only takes a couple minutes for it to vanish.",2 "It is an 18"" Black Zipper It is 18""It is black as promisedIt separates at the bottomIt is metalI am using this to replace a zipper in my granddaughter's jacket.WHY have they substituted plastic zippers for kids?Glad I was able to find it on Amazon so I could use Prime.",4 "shocked I was shocked when I got my order. It was one piece of carbon paper. the cost to ship it was three times more then the product cost. and it was only the size of a charge card. to send it back would of done no good. the cost was stupid. First time I have ever felt ripped off.. Very disappointed.. No reason for this to happen..",0 "graphite transfer paper pyrography supplies Very nice large sheets, Great for image transfer, duplicationof your artwork when you want to create a set. I found it finefor working on wood for pyrography art, it burns to almost a paste,and must be lightly sanded off of your wood burning project.It causes a slight black ridge on the outer edges of the burn line.sanding after burning is a must if you are going to use anycolor in your project.[...]",3 "Excellent for any project Excellent transfer paper. Does not tear easily. Applying light pressure will still allow you to transfer the item well.",4 "Exactly what I needed This worked perfectly for what I was trying to do. It erased just like pencil when I was done. It was shipped very quickly.",4 "Not getting much ..... It is a very useful product, but your only going to get one sheet of the transfer paper. I think if it had at least 3 pieces, it would be a complete five stars!",3 "Works well The graphite paper works very well. But be careful! If you put pressure on the paper in areas where you aren't trying to shade (like if you're hand is leaning on the paper while tracing), you might get graphite marks in those areas!",4 "Worked Great! I used this to tranfer designs for wood burning and it worked really well as long as I had it turned on the right side (duh-LOL) My bad. It is a large sheet and can be used over serveral times. Fast shipping and nice item. Thanks.",4 "tracing designs This is perfect for tracing designs on my pots. Hard to find anywhere, but worth sending for here. I use it on a lot of my pots.",4 "Used to transfer objects for watercolor class projects. Not available in local stores-- was required by the instructor for future assignments in transfer of projects and landscape details.",4 "Wrong color Not happy at all with color. Perhaps I chose the wrong color. I wanted a dark brown - this is not as dark as it appears on sample. Came out a reddish brown on some pieces and even lighter on others. Both were white to start but different material. Followed instructions carefully for top load washer & previously dyed different color on other items which came out fine.",1 "Great product I don't know why people are so upset about this product. It's great. I teach guitar and this is awesome when I'm working with students. I can just put a chord or two on an index card with some information and it's really great as a teaching tool. Also, when I'm working on writing out songs that I've written (singer/songwriter stuff) for a band I can just use regular music paper and then stamp the chords above the rest of the notation and I've got a chart with guitar chords. Voila! I for one really like this product. And if you don't stamp perfectly straight...so what? If you want perfection then line up the rubber part with a little ruler or something. Otherwise relax and enjoy a really neat little product.",3 "neat For such a small item, it's a little over priced but it is sure handy when trying to quickly write out a new chord for your music. I've used it often and just keep it in my music gear bag inside a small plastic baggie for quick access.",3 "Cheap and not so cheerful As per other reviews, why didn't they use better glue? The stamp was not straight on the wooden mount but a bit of superglue fixed that.Lines are a bit too ""fat"" for such a small stamp and they could have used better cuts to get a better/more defined grid.It was cheap and serves the purpose but could have been better",2 "Sloppy Workmanship How do you screw up such a simple product? Simple ... glue the stamp onto the the wood block crooked.",0 "It's a ink stamper, a time saver. The guitar chord frame stamper comes in three sizes. Mini. Large, and this five fret one and a longer fretted one. Get the right one for your purposes. Nice.",4 "just the right size for over standard sheet music pages I bought these so that I could translate the cords on sheet music into something I understand while I learn the chords and the music. I am most pleased with the size and the clarity.",4 "Mini Guitar Chord Stamp This stamp makes it easy to show a chord to my guitar students, putting it right where they'll learn it.",4 "Works great for writing out the chords between lines of music I originally bought a larger 4-fret stamp, but it was too large, so I bought this one, and so far, it has worked great. It is too small to identify which finger to use on each 'dot', but that is not an issue, I know which fingers to use, I just sometimes forget which fret and which string, and this takes care of that very well.",4 "Way toooo small This is a great idea however is not a great product. The stamp pad for this is a normal size. The stamp itself is miniature. It is so small that you could not put the finger number in a circle on the fret to indicate how to play the chord. thankfully it was cheap, don't waste your money buying this thing, it is a 1/4 of the size that it should be. the image makes it look big, trust me, it is not.",0 "doesn't cost much, image quality not great well, I've used it a couple of times, it doesn't look like it was printed , the impression that is on the paper is somewhat fuzzy.Maybe I'll get better at it along the way. Doesn't cost much anyhow, and should do the job OK",2 "Need an inkpad! To be frank, I haven't used the product yet. In my rush to order I neglected to note that the purchase was sans inkpad :(Based on the product's construction, it appears as though it will work as advertised.",3 "Great product These tips work good, I was going to buy icing tips lol but found these instead. Nice clean thin lines not the chunky thick lines I was getting.",4 "Poor quality in design and workmanship This kit comes, mostly, as advertised. I ran out of white sequins, but after emailing Janlynn, they responded the next day and said they would ship me more. I have yet to receive them, but am writing a review assuming their customer service will be prompt since they responded to my email so quickly and courteously. Customer service is increasingly poor these days, so I was pleasantly surprised by the positive experience with Janlynn's customer service. This is my third stocking kit. My others were made by Bucilla (Santa Chef and Pirate Snowman (no longer made)), and after having half-completed this stocking, I am not impressed with the quality of the Janlynn kit. Other than the sequins, which they seem to be happy to rectify, here are my issues with the kit:1. The instructions are hard to follow and not very clear. I'm not a newbie at this but accidentally skipped a few embroidery steps on pieces and had to go back and do it through the stuffed pieces because I didn't understand the instructions clearly before attaching the piece to the stocking. The instructions for the Bucilla kits are much more clear and easier to follow.2. Several of the felt colors (light blue and some white) were not stamped clearly. It looks like the felt moved when it was being stamped so it is smeared across the felt, leaving the pattern lines on the pieces that will show even after assembled. I've learned that I can flake off the stamped lines by picking at it with my needle (learned this on stocking #1 when I made a mistake), but the smeared stamp is a problem. Also, on the blue felt, it was stamped on both sides like they had made a mistake on the one side and just flipped it over. Sometimes when the felt is a light color it can show through. That's not acceptable.3. This kit is fairly simple in design and in some places lacking in quality of design compared to the Bucilla kits I have done. For example, the right hand on the snowman has a purple mitten in front but the back is all white arm. This wouldn't happen in a Bucilla kit - they pay attention even to the small details. The mitten would be purple on both sides. Maybe I'm spoiled by my previous positive experiences with stocking kits, but it's often the small details that you fall in love with and that really make your finished project look so fantastic. It took me probably half the time to complete this kit as my other stockings for this reason - it is lacking in the details that push it over the top in quality.4. They don't include an alphabet for tracing to create a pattern to personalize with a name. Maybe others like to choose their own font? I feel that it should be standard to include one so I don't have to go print something off to complete this kit, especially since I don't have a printer.5. Maybe this is user error, but I had some trouble getting the pieces to line up correctly. Some seemed to big and some too small and as I made choices about placement given the odd size, it threw off the rest of the pattern.I hate to give a poor review, but as I continued to work on this stocking I became more and more frustrated and dissatisfied with the quality and workmanship of this product. I might not even keep it for use in my family and instead try to sell it as a completed project. I think it might look inferior next to the others I have completed that were more intricate and better designed.",1 "cake lady i ordered several of these stocking for my kids and grandkids they are way cute the came very quickly my kids will love them",4 "Ran out of sequins and seed beads Beautiful stocking and great, complete instructions. Ran out of white sequins and seed beads, though. I found it very enjoyable to make!",2 "Wonderful project I have never done a stocking before and I thought this kit made it very simple. The only thing is that it doesn't come with stuffing that it recommends. However, the quality is nice and it is a very fun project!. I would highly recommend!",4 "not enough suppies!! I just started making this stocking and am already out of blue sequines.nothing worse then trying to make something you dont have enough of",1 "Great Teaching Tool I bought this glue stick for the purpose of posting easel sized charts around the classroom and moving them around when needed. Works very well & has not lost it's stick in 70 school days so far...",4 "Does not hold I have been using Elmer's products for years, and they have all been superb. Then I got this one, and I have changed my mind. I carefully followed the directions three times, and every time, my posters fell down instantly when I stopped holding them. I don't know if I got a bad tube or if this product truly is no good. Fortunately, it works okay to paste things into my cookbook, so I didn't entirely waste the money, but I am still looking for a way to hang my new posters and am very displeased with the product.",0 "Great Product This was a Christmas present for my Daughter. She has already made four outfits with this dress form. She loves it!",4 "Singer DF150 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Medium It arrived quickly than I expected. This was a Christmas gift so I cannot say whether the product is good. The person who received it is very happy.",4 "Bargain for the price I really think this was a great price for the product. I found the dress form to be very easy to adjust--the instructions say to work from the top down, but I found that in a couple areas I actually had to adjust the bottom before the top would hold, hope that helps anyone who's stuck. It would be nice if the outer layer was a bit thicker for pinning, but I think it's pretty standard. I love the pop of red that now greets me when I walk into the room. Overall a very happy customer.",3 "looks nice We haven't used it yet, but my daughter and I like the look and are anxious to get started on a project.",4 "Singer Dress Form I love this dress form, it was everything I expected and then some compared to a lot of others on the market. Would def. recommend it to others.",4 "Great product. My wife loved this dress form and didn't expect the quality and ease of use it showed for her, and the reasonable price for this amazing as well. Great product from Singer!",4 "Excellent Purchase I am very pleased with this dress form once I got it adjusted. Mine wasn't as easy as the directions made it out to be, meaning that there are about 6 or 8 dials to adjust and when I turned the dials in the order that they said in the directions, sometimes they kept ""popping"" back to the starting position, so don't get frustrated, they will stay if you set them in a more logical order. I haven't used the hem ""measurer"" yet, but it seems functional and helpful. I must say I made a dress a week before I got this and tried to set waist elastic on it and it was a train wreck, then I made another dress with the same tutorial, and on the dress form, and I was able to pin the waist elastic casing perfectly! Wow, what a difference having a dress form makes. This model was able to be set to my measurements and everything I've made so far fits me very well. It stands very sturdy, without feeling like it will topple over, and is nice and light weight to pick up and move around easily. I'm also gald to have purchased on Amazon, it was $30 cheaper than everywhere else on line, and free shipping.",4 "Amazing! I bought this about a week ago and had a bit of a dilemma of purchasing for price and whether the size would suit me, but it came today and was very pleased with it! I plan to make my costumes on this dressform and cannot wait to use it soon! five stars for shipping and costumer service!",4 "Great Product Dress form is adjustable in so many ways to fit all different body types. Very sturdy and well worth the money for anyone who sews a lot of clothes. Can adjust in almost any way imaginable.",4 "Singer DF150 Great product! I especially love the adjustable feature. Makes sewing projects less hard. It has a height adjustment as well and you can use the hem marker for shirts, dresses, etc. A must have!",3 "singer sewing dress form I purchased one of these red dress forms because I'm sewing for several people, I'm lucky there are only mild differences between each of our sizes, but I needed a form to help with the fitting and adjustments to the patterns. I'm working on a leather dress for a rodeo queen and I need all the help I can get. It arrived very quickly and I was happy it did. However, the adjustment for height isn't strong enough to stay up with any weight on the form. Which means that if you manage to figure out what all the different numbers on the pole mean for height, once you get it where you want, and you can't with the form on the pole unless you can balance the form on your shoulder and tighten the plastic nuts,that as soon as I put any weight which wasn't much, it slid all the way back down to is lowest setting. In addition, the multiple adjustment dials are nice, but don't believe the measurements on the dials, make sure you use a tape and measure it yourself, Because it doesn't measure out the same as the dials claim. I am able to easily pin to the form it has a thin layer of foam and fabric, more then enough for pining to. For the price its worth it I think, but I also recomment shopping for one very carefully and thoroughly.",2 "Good fitting help I am so glad that I got this. I've had so much trouble trying to adjust sewing projects by pinning things while wearing them. It is so great to be able to look at the garment from an objective perspective, and make decisions by seeing it from all sides. I have been sewing for a while, but this is my first dress form. I felt like it had a nice weight when I took it out of the box. It was pretty easy to assemble, although, as I think some other reviewers noted, the directions leave out how to add on the hem guide. Do this first -- slide it onto the pole and then clamp the little lever down to make it stay. Then, assemble the rest according to directions. A few people noted that the form didn't stay in the up position. Mine has two rings where the pole sections come together. The top ring is white and the bottom is red. I found sometimes, that when I was trying to tighten by twisting the white ring, the bottom of the pole was actually turning with it. I was able to get the height adjustment really snug by holding the bottom pole while twisting the white ring until it was completely tight. If you just twist the white ring, it might not be tightening all of the way.Adjusting the different knobs was easy, and in general, I used a tape measure to check the adjustments. I haven't tried any heavy garments yet (just a fitted flannel coat), but the feet are big enough that if there were any problems with it falling over, something like little sandbags (large bags of rice?) might help that. For this price, you won't get a ""professional"" dress form, but this one seems pretty solid overall, and great for the home sewer. As other people noted, it's probably better to have a slightly smaller model than a too big one. You can always pad it out, or make a cover for it if the gaps bother you (I am around the middle of the size range for bust and waist and near the limit on the hips... there are some significant gaps of several inches at the bottom of the model... but the bust looks about right for a size A).If, like me, you had some projects set aside because you just got frustrated with trying to tailor and finish them, then this could be a great investment. It enables you to get the right fit, and see if you are getting the overall effect that you are hoping for with the garment. I am hoping to design some clothes in the future, and I can see this really helping with draping, piecing and designing them. It takes some of the guesswork out of the process... I could definitely hear the springs inside when doing adjustments, so I am not sure if it would be durable for frequent size adjustments for someone who sews for a lot of other people. It would be interesting to know if it withstands that kind of stress. But mine will pretty much stay at my size, and it seems to be doing a good job of staying locked in that position so far...",4 "Excellent product for beginners Just got my dress form in the mail about a week ago. So far I am very very satisfied. It doesn't exactly fit my body shape (anyone else who happens to be a bit more ""gifted"" up top might have to make some adjustments like I did and maybe put one of your bras on her and add some ""filling"" to get everything right), but it's very hard to find any under the $1,000 range that are shaped like the average adult woman. For the price I paid ($99 on sale), I am very much impressed with what I got. It was very easy to adjust, you just have to adjust each knob a bit at a time rather than all at once. The height kept wanting to drop as I was working, but a little tape fixed that problem right up. I am an amateur designer working mainly in clothing alterations and repurposing, so being able to adjust patterns to fit each client's measurements is very important and my new roomie ""Ruby"" has been very helpful in that. Pinning is a bit difficult, as you have to pin diagonally or sideways rather than straight up and down, but it's really a minor inconvenience. In this price range, this is really the highest quality product you could ask for. I would definitely recommend this item for anyone contemplating buying their first dress form.",4 "Good Dress Form I have no prior experience with dress forms but have to say this is a life saver. My husband is not a good substitute. I have not yet matched her up to the exact size I am needing for my current project but I have played with all the adjustments and it seems to be pretty easy. I have added a bra and padding to get the bust measurement right. One note: is says in the description it is padded for pinning. Well, there is a scant 1/4 padding on a plastic form. That said, when the pins are in at an angle they work great. For the money this is a great product.",3 "Great dress form for the price I don't usually write product reviews, but it seems like so many people are confused about it that it deserved some clarification.First off, dress forms are sized for PATTERN sizes, not clothing sizes. Pattern-wise, my shoulders are between a 10 and 12 and my hips are about a 16. Buying clothes in the store, I'm between a medium and a large. Be sure to take your measurements at the appropriate places. I ordered a medium because my shoulders and waist are smaller than a large, though my hips and tummy were the smaller end of a large. Remember, you can always add padding, but you can't take away from one that's too big. When your dress form arrives, like another reviewer mentioned, take the base off of the stand and attach the hem marker first, or sillyness ensues. Once you've set the dress form on the stand, start adjusting the dials. I didn't pay attention to the numbers on the dials, but started from top to bottom and adjusted all the middle and lower dials all the way out. There is a dial for neck size as well (my neck is the smallest it comes). The dress form is fairly lightweight, but I like the weight.Some people mentioned numbers on the stand. The bottom part of the stand has measurements for skirt length, and the top is for the height (in centimeters). To adjust her height, measure your height and convert to centimeters (2.54 centimeters to an inch). Actually, most of the dress form is in metric.If you need to adjust the waist measurement, take her back off of the stand, and the pole in the center is what you'll adjust. Turn the pink piece away from the teeth, push it up however high you want, and turn the pink piece back. I had to adjust it some for myself, and it wasn't too hard.The cover is basically felt over each of the plastic pieces. I'm going to invest in some twist pins, instead of straight pins. The twist pins should make pinning fabric to it easier. I also had to give mine a bra and stuff it, because she was just too flat-chested for me. I also gave her one of my old tank tops so that I could pin in the cracks between the pieces, since mine was adjusted so far out. I haven't had trouble with the stand falling yet, but I haven't put anything too heavy on it yet.After owning my dress form for quite a while, I still absolutely love it. The hem marker is absolutely wonderful. I used the hem marker to hem a skirt a while back, and the hem turned out perfectly. My boyfriend loves to use my dress form as a coat rack, and it never fell when he left the coat for days. I wound up padding the hips as well to fit, but making clothes is soooo much easier with this thing than without.",4 "Finally, I no longer have drape clothes on my hubbie! I had to turn most of the dials to maximum and I have to say it was pretty easy to get it to my size and measurements! The range of measurements provided with the product description is accurate. It was really easy to set up. The body is pretty good quality where I had no problems pinning material on it. Although the base is made of plastic, I really didnt find it unstable - quite on the contrary. It is so refreshing to hang my projects on this as I can now caste a more informed eye. It also makes working with sleeves so much more easier too. Whether you are a seasoned sewer or a newbie, to get good results, you really need to work with the dress form. For this price, it is well worth it.",4 "Sizes Nice, easy to adjust form. But I don't think it adjusts to size 16 as it says. Possible a 14.",2 "Interesting... An ok dressform for the novice designer.Sadly there are no adjustible dials for those with big butts - only for widening hips which is not the same thing..Front hip did not match back hip measure though when assembled.Hem gauge was quite helpful..",3 "Crappy product, plain and simple I wish I could give this form 0 stars. It's just plain junk. It wobbles, you can barely get a pin through it and it gaps when you turn the dials to make it larger. It also falls down at times. I've had my form for a while now and the only reason I haven't thrown it out is because it holds my jacket and scarf and looks cute from the window. BUT, if you want something you can really use for other than window dressing, I'd say pass this form by. And for over $100 are you kidding me? That's just plain silly. From the looks and feel of this thing, I'd say it cost a 10th of that to make it.",0 "It's my body double The Singer DF150 was half the price of dress forms I could buy locally.I added one of my bras, quilting batting and then used vet-wrap (a stretchy bandage) to keep the padding in place. The result: the dress form is my absolute body double.It's brilliant!!",4 "SINGER DF150 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Medium It was just like the picture showed and is exactly what I wanted. Thanks for great products with great prices..",4 "Great for the money I've always wanted a dress form, but like most of us home seamstresses couldn't afford a professional dress form. But this dress form meets all of my needs at a price that really can't be beat. It's not a professional form, but for less than $100 it's really completely adequate for my needs. It's lighter and a little more flimsy than it would be in my perfect world, but it's easy to adjust (with some verification from the tape measure) and is a wonderful addition to my sewing equipment.The primary reason that I'm giving it four stars (and the reason it took me so long to spring for) is that, while it is the smallest adjustable dress form in the affordable Singer repertoire, it's actually still too large for a relatively thin person. I have a 32 inch bust and a 24 inch waist, while the dress form only goes down to a 33 inch bust and a 25 inch waist. It's not a significant problem, but since commercial patterns are sized down to a 29 inch bust and a 22 inch waist, I'm surprised that they don't produce dress forms made in smaller sizes. So Singer, if you call this a medium, please make a small as well!Overall, though, the dress form is true to its specified size, is easy to adjust, can be pinned to, and is great for a home seamstress that needs a dress form to measure hems, do general fitting, and make their life easier!",3 "Great The dress form is nice. It's a pretty color; it adjusts easily with easy to read sizes so there's no guess work. The material it's covered in causes fabrics to stick to it, this can be both a good and bad thing, but it can easily be fixed by covering the dress form.One issue I do have with it was the bar that slides up for height does not stay up all the time. I had it slip on me as I moved the dress form a few times. But it only ever slipped when I physically moved the dress form. Over all it's really good for the price and it arrived AMASINGLY fast! It was better then the inaccurate tilt-a-form I was using before.",3 "Be Careful on Sizing I recently purchased this dress form. I'm from Canada so I waited a couple of weeks to pick up my package at the US depot. I was excited to finally receive it but extremely disappointed with the sizing. It is way off. They should show the exact sizing on a scale to its max. I can't even return it because it costs too much money in gas to drive back to the US depot. I guess I need to lose 30 pounds so it can use it for my size. Ha right! All in all, I do like the dress form. It is designed with good quality. Too bad I can't use it.",2 "Dress Form I was generally pleased with the dress form, however, I feel that the sizing of the dress formwas so far off, I wish there had been a list of measurments to correspond with the size specified, asI ended up with a dress form which seems more for very petite sizes than what I had originally wanted.There must be a big difference in Canadian sizes and the manufacturer's sizes.I now may have to order the larger size dress form in future,if this form cannot expand to certian sizesthat I sew for.",3 "Wrong size indicated on box. Not a 10-16 as indicated. If you're an American Size 4, order this dress form in Size 10-16 as indicated by its description and on the box itself. Had to return this item twice because the dress form was no where near a size 10 even with all the dials completely maxed out. I'd say it about a size 8 at best. I did give it at least two stars because the quality of the product itself (aside from sizing) is pretty good. Nice upholstered body form which takes pinning very well. Too bad the sizes don't match up.",1 "Dress form I was not aware that when I adjust the dial for a diff size range that there would be a steep gap in any case probably best for fitting I was purchasing for draping actually so I returned.",1 "dress form singer piece of junk I sew every day and the dress form does not stay up! it constantly falls down when you adjust the height. do not buy F--- maybe if they made the pole with some kind of grip but nooo they make it slippery metal.HIGHLY disapointed.If you are sewer you will not like this in fact, I feel like throwing it in the garbage!!!!what a waist of money very cheaply made junk also the inches on the dials are not understandable.",0 "No Complaints So Far... I purchased this for a Christmas present for my mother. She hasn't used it yet, but it did arrive in tact and (from what I can see) defect free. She's been wanting one of these for years, and Amazon allowed me to get it for her fast. I think she is going to enjoy using it. I do wish there was one of these that had more of a size range so that it would allow for sewing for all sizes. There are some members of my family for which my mother sometimes sews for and for which this small form will not be useful. However, I still think it is something she will find useful from time-to-time.",4 "Excellent! My exact measurements!! Super easy to put together. Even easier to adjust to my size. Perfect color (my sewing area has some red accents). The size 10-16 reflect the pattern size, not store size. Overall very well made :) I love it, super happy I did my research. Recommend it 100%.",4 "Meh. Eh... It's okay. Now that I have it, I wish I would have just saved up and bought a professional one. I guess it's good if you arent serious about sewing or anything but all it feels like is a cheap plastic mold covered in foam and fabric on top of a broom stick that was stuck into a Christmas tree stand. It's wobbly, twists a lot, and there isnt much to pin to... I guess I had higher expectations for the price. It's not completely terrible... But I dont know if it'll work for all my projects (Costumes, everyday wear, formal attire, refitting...).",2 "Great form for the price Since I can remember, I've loved the idea of dress forms, but always just assumed they were out of my price range. When I saw this one, I was a little skeptical of the price (especially for something so fabulous looking.. I'm a sucker for red), but thought it would be a great way to get into one without selling my organs.I admit that it took me a while to figure it out. The measurements are a little quirky and slightly confusing, but once I figured them out, I feel pretty confident about them (basically I ignored the dials and used a tape measure to adjust the settings until it matched me).The one main problem I'm having with it, is that the main pole slips when I'm hemming. This left me horribly confused at the beginning since I couldn't figure out why my pins ended a full two inches higher than where I started (while the hem settings were still set where I started them). But now that I know this will happen, I just put the form down to the shortest setting once I've marked where it needs to be and hem from there (I'll just put it on a stool if I don't feel like crouching down so low).But otherwise, I'm pretty happy with her. All in all, yes it does have some quirks, but nothing that I personally can't work with. For the price, which is easily 1/2 to 1/3 of the price of any other forms I've seen out there, it's pretty workable. If you're a professional sewer, maybe this isn't for you, but if you just like to make things for fun and want an easy way to hem a skirt, then for this price, this form is pretty awesome (and pretty).",3 "Just the right size I had to look arround for a while to find a dress form that would adjust to right size for my body.I make clothes from mainly vintage patterns and need to fit the waist very tightly. Most other forms I looked at did not have small enough proportions, so this one though perhaps not the highest end quality is perfect for my needs.",4 "First Mannequin Ever Purchased I don't really know what to compare this particular mannequin to except for solid- state, non-adjustable dress forms. In my opinion however, I feel as though this is a pretty cheap product. I've had it for about three months. I only plan on using it a few times a month or even less. It works just fine, and has been great for what I need. Nevertheless, I don't imagine that it will last long, especially if I'm not extra careful when handling it. It is the perfect size for anyone who needs to make clothes sized 4-6 (in REAL sizes by measurements, not the euphemistic USA sizing where the label says 6 but the measurements are really more like an 8 or a 10). An 8 might be a tough size to expand this mannequin to, and I don't think when in its default size it is much smaller than a 4.The casing fabric is nice; fabrics stick to the surface, which I find helpful. You can also easily stick pins into it. So far, I haven't had any problems and it works just fine for what I need. I would stray away from this model if you use a lot of heavy fabrics because the mannequin will slowly sink down the main pole with too much weight, or if you're going to demand a lot from your mannequin.I would recommend this mannequin as a perfect starter dress form for someone who is beginning to sew clothes simply because of its affordable price. However, I would not recommend this dress form for anyone who needs something really stable, well-built, and/or professional quality.",2 "Just What I Wanted And Needed! I've been wanting a dress form for ages now and finally decided on this one. I read a LOT of reviews before I bought it. Many people were complaining about how its unsturdy or they hurt themselves while adjusting the hieght, but I've found it to be very stable, the pole is metal and the base is hard plastic, I have it in my room on carpet, it has not fallen once. There's just enough padding to pin the fabric to it that you're working on. The dials are simple enough to adjust, you squeeze a button to turn it then let go of the button for it to lock in place. It's easiest to make size adjustments a little at a time, trying to keep opposite sides as equal as possible, that way the dials are less likely to slip unlocked and shrink back. I am a dress size 12 so I got the medium, it works pretty well, I wish the hips could go bigger but it will do.If anyone has any other questions about it, I'll do my best to answer.Feel free to ask through my email diana_mrphy@yahoo.com",4 "Easy to assemble I was worried because I saw a lot of reviews claiming the dress form was hard to assemble, I'm not the brightest crayon in the box when it comes to that stuff, but it was actually very easy to put together. The only thing is thats it's a bit flimsy, however, if you're careful it shouldn't be a problem. It arrived at my house VERY quickly, I was very impressed because it was free shipping. I was also glad to save over $100 vs. buying it from a fabric store... I am looking forward to purchasing the Large one as well",3 "PAYOFF SOMETIME WE GAIN A FEW POUNDS,AND BUY NEW CLOTHES, THIS MANIKIN WILL SAVE YOU MONEY, IT WILL STRETCH YOUR CLOTHES IN THE AREAS YOU NEED A FEW INCHES, IT`S NOT ONLY GOOD FOR SEWING PURPOSES GOOD BUY .",4 "Perfect for a beginner I'm a fairly new sewer and wanted an inexpensive dress form and this is perfect. The only thing I would change is the material that's on the form, it can be difficult to get some fabric over it due to it's 'stickiness'. But for the price, it is very workable. If you're experienced at sewing I would go for a more sturdy model, but this works fine for me.",3 "It's ok... This dress form is not sturdy and made of plastic. If you use it as a hobby it's OK but for everyday sewing it would be better to buy a professional one. The hemline attachment is nice and the felt cover could be better.Again it's OK for a few projects and if you have patience to deal with a flimsy dress form.I was very mad once I took it off the box... now I accepted her :)",2 "Delighted daughter Just as seller described. My daughter was delighted. Allows her to do all the things she needs for making and altering her clothes.",4 "pretty good pretty good, kinda expensive for what it is though. just plastic with some felt over it...",3 "Great product I bought this dress form to replace one I had purchased many years ago. As with most products, they have improved them greatly. The numerous larger dials was the selling point for me. My former dress form had adjustment wheels that were difficult and awkward to use. This dress form is extremely easy to assemble and use. The ONLY negative I have found thus far is that the body of the form does wobble on the stand. It does not seem to have a feature allowing the body of the form to solidly sit on the stand. It must be picked up by the stand when moving it around. The base/feet are excellent and secure, but the wobble factor is a concern which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. However, it is still far superior to other types of dress forms available in the same price bracket. It also has a much better and more defined bust AND the body allows for adjusting for longer torso people. I highly recommend this affordable dress form for those interested in a basic, adjustable dress form.",3 "DRESS FORM FROM AMAZON The Singer DF 150 adjustable dress form was all we expected. The item was packaged well enough to survive the carriers handling. It arrived quickly and in good condition. The dress form was a gift to my wife the seamstress. She finds it very well made and adjusts well to her size needs. This is a very nice item and should last for many years. I would recommend to a friend.",4 "Great Purchase I am so glad I purchased the dress form, easy instruction for assembly, and use. Already using it to assist in sewing......",4 "Large mannequin vs small mannequin I bought a smaller and larger one. The smaller one-dubbed Lovey Dovey-is gray and I purchased brand new. It appears to be symmetrically assembled. The larger one-Fanny- was bought as used. All parts were in the box, including the instruction owners manual. But I think I can figure out why it must have been previously purchased then returned. The hips don't exactly match. I will not be returning it though as I am a recreational sewer and I think I can make do with it. Price wise this was the best way to purchase these tools as in the stores they cost no less than double the amount. Having these ""ladies"" makes me look forward to my projects.",2 "Works well All the pieces work as described and the long pole makes it nice for fixing dresses. It breaks down easy and hides in a closet when not in use.",3 "Adjustable dress form I liked it very much, I was able to do all the adjustments. I am not sure how to stabolize the stand, I am trying to figure this out.",3 "Wish I had bought this a long time ago. I love my dressform! I've already been warned by a veteran dressmaker that this will probably break in about a year, but either way, I still plan on sewing for family and friends. The last time I had to make a dress for my bestie, the only thing I had to gauge the fit was a measuring tape and the garment itself. It worked, but I felt that I could have been wrong, since I couldn't look at it hanging on a model. Now I know exactly what's going on, how it hangs on the body, etc...LOVE it!",4 "Very satisfied I recieved the dress form promptly in the time stated. I love that I can stick pins in it and the hem line guide arm is a wonderful bonus. I like the versatility of a range of sizes that I will be using. It is also very lightwieght making moving around room very easy. Adjustments were done easily for sizing. All around happy with this purchase and would recommend to family and friends, anyone who makes clothes.",4 "Best for the money I have longed for a dress form for years but found them too expensive. I purchased this one because it was so reasonably priced and because I had a formal gown to make for a big event. Everything was/worked as advertised. I could easily pin to it and adjust it. However, this was a form fitting gown (and I am losing weight) so I bought the small, adjusted it out as far as I could and then put a slip type ""Flexee"" that was my current size over it and stuffed the Flexee with polyester stuffing to my exact measurements. This smoothed out the gaps created when you adjust it and I can still use it when I get down to my goal weight. You could use a leotard as well I would think. Anyway, I love it, it came on time, easy to put together and made the whole process of putting a difficult dress together so much easier and it fit like a custom made dress should once it was done.",4 "Love this item more every day but I am giving this 3 stars due to my first reaction to the item when it came and some frustrations at setting it up, and so that you might manage any frustrations that you might have and give her a chance before you decide that you don't like her. She has been here with me for a couple of days, and it's a five star item for its usefulness and price to me today. When I first took her out of the box, I was expecting her to be flimsy as I had read the reviews before purchasing the item. She wasn't so bad. The instructions are poor so it's a good thing she is easily put together. Before you put the 4 stabilizing legs on, pull off the bottom and put on the hem guide or you will have to take her apart and do it later. I put her together and put her in my sewing room. She looked very tiny and I thought I was unhappy with her. I thought I might return her.I took a breath and went in to adjust her to roughly my size. At first, I got very frustrated as she didn't seem to really adjust to the sizes stated. There are no good instructions for adjusting her included. Mostly, it is easy to figure out, except the neck adjustment. So, here is my experience: Start at the neck. push down and turn the dial to the right - start with at least a couple of 'notches', then to the bust, adjust all 4 (don't try to get her perfect yet), adjust her to your measurement on all four dials (front, back and two sides). Move to the next four dials and key to your waist size, the next four and key to your hip size. Go back up and measure her bust, if the bust size is not equal to the measurement on the dials, adjust move the neck dial to the right or left (left smaller/right bigger). She has body length adjustments, but I didn't need them. There are a couple of sentences in the instructions on this adjustment.I have no idea what the numbers on the pole for height adjustment are supposed to be, but they do not relate to my height in inches or centimeters. At least there are demarkations to assist with height adjustment. Take her off the pole to do this or silliness ensues. With her off the pole, you can properly tighten the height into place. I just went shoulder to shoulder with her a few times, and I was done. If you can turn her all the way around on the pole, she isn't on the pole correctly. Just move her around a bit until she falls onto the little bar inside.My sewing room is carpeted and she stands pretty sturdily in there today. I am 5'9"" and so is she. Awesome! I put my clothes on her and they fit her the same way they fit me. Awesome! Did I really just get a fully functional dress form for a little over $100? Oh my goodness, awesome! Today, she gets FIVE stars. I threw her box away-she is staying with me. I love this item now, after what really were some minor frustrations.",2 "Not so Small I like my Singer DF150 Adjustable Dress Form. The felt cover will be great for draping, since fabrics really cling to it and I am very impressed with the hem guide. It is somewhat difficult to adjust the height, but not impossible, and much easier if you take the body off the stand first. I bought this small dressform based on my three primary measurements (33-25-38), but I was disappointed to discover that her underbust at smallest is 28 1/2 inches, about 1 1/2 inches larger than mine, so dresses I've made to fit me will not zip up on her. Also, her shoulders are 15"" wide, and neck 13 1/2"" around, at the least. So much for using this form for fitting my truly small upper body. At least I can use her for hems, when I make dresses for some of my friends, and I can even adjust her to her larger settings to fit my fiancé's measurements (He wears a 40R jacket).",2 "singer df 150 dress form excellent dress form, easy to adjust-extra 2 settings were a real help for my swimmer's shoulders. arrived on time in perfect shape.",4 "Great product I've been looking for a dress form for my sewing projects. After carefully reading some reviews and checking other website on Singe DF150, I confidently bought this one. The shipment was super fast. It is very easy to put together. I would prefer sturdier quality but this one, by far, is the best price for an adjustable form. I am very happy with the product. Note: I wear size 8-10 max. I had to adjust it to the max to get my size. I believe it doesn't reach size 16 as stated.",3 "adequate This dress form does the job, but is flimsy (for being over $100) and wobbly. I am satisfied, but wish it was a more stable and sturdy model. The nice thing is it is lightweight and easy to move, but the downside is that it is all plastic, and easily warped during shipping. The felt-topped outside is, again, just adequate for pinning.The hemline attachment is useful.All in all, though, this was the best price for an adjustible dress form.",2 "Great dress form for the money I had read some negative reviews about this brand of dress form and was hesitant to buy one. I did buy one and found the only thing I found that is poorly constructed is the base which is made of plastic instead of metal. This is not a problem with me as I do not expect strong winds to be passing through my house any time soon. Since having this form I have found it to be of great value. I am sewing clothing for my daughter who lives out of state and they are fitting her beautifully. No more guessing at sizing.",3 "i like it ive never actually owned a dress form before, i made one out of duct tape once :). The form is nice because of its flexilbility as far as measurements and the fabric that covers it kind of grips the fabric. i like it, i would definitely recommend it.",3 "Singer DF150 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Small I like this form very much. The adjustment knobs are easy to use and the measurements seem to be accurate. The only problem is that it was my understanding that I could adjust the length from neck to waist and have not been able to figure out how to do that yet. This form works much better than the ones with the little wheels that you have to adjust.",3 "A very good Item This is one of the most usefull gift for my wife. I usually saw her trying to make any dress and always was a painfull work. But now, I see her more comfortable with her workings , and there is no more regrets, bad words or any complaints about sewing.",3 "My wife love it perfect dress form, my wife love it. the only complain from her is the base and over all is too light, it can be easy to tip over.",3 "great value this dress form is great for the money. I like the fact that it is light enough to carry from room to room.I solved the flat chest thing by putting a stuffed bra on it for a more realistic fit.",3 "I really like my new dress form! I'm a beginner..... I'm a beginner at sewing and I really needed a dress form because I was tired of poking myself with pins while trying the clothing on myself to see if it would fit right. Now I can adjust things a lot quicker. The body of the dress form is on the cheaper side but for me it works great. For more experienced sewers they may not like it. It's very hollow inside and you can hear springs when you adjust the dials. The measurements are a little off from the actual dials. I'm very petite and at it's smallest size it's the same size as myself. It's lightweight so I can pick it up and move it wherever I need to. I also like that you can adjust the height easily. The instructions were easy to read and put together. I had to ask my boyfriend to put the bottom base together because I couldnt snap it all the way.The only thing I don't like is that I can't push the pins straight through, I have to put them in sideways because there is plastic underneath. Also, one on side of the hip where the dial is it is kind of droopy by half an inch but it's really no problem for me. I just don't want it to fall apart. But other than that I'm very happy with my dress form. This is all I wanted for Christmas this year! Let's see how it holds up :)",3 "quality not as expected I have always wanted a dress form, so when I found this one I was so excited. The color (red) fit in my color scheme since it was to be used in guest bedroom. But when adjusting to fit my measurements, I started running into problems,(before ordering I checked my measurements so I would order the correct size). Does not hold settings on height, the hemmer marker slips so bad that I ruined 2 dresses, finally I taped the pieces in place where I could. As for the hip and bust barely open enough to fit I have some foam sheets that I have used to help make thaem work. Would I purchase this again, most likely not.",2 "Good buy for the $ The base to my Dritz dressform was lost in moving and I needed a new one immediately. As a creator of expensive, handmade, one of a kind fashions, this is one thing I can't work without. The adjustments are easy but even with exact measurements it's necessary to put a bra and tank top on it to make it more to your body shape. The base could be a bit sturdier and when I was draping cashmere and woolen blend fabric, it clung too much to the form's covering (another reason to put some type of close-fitting top on it. For the $ it can't be beat. One feature it doesn't have is the pincushion top which the Dritz dressform does. I do recommend this model and love the red!!!!",3 "GOOOOD Item was shipped the day after I ordered it, and it was delivered the morning after it shipped! Despite other people's opinions, it is pretty sturdy and easy to use. You cannot beat it for the price. My fiance just lit up when she saw it.",4 "Does the job! Bought this for me wife. She loves it! It gets the job done and it's easy enough to move out of the way when necessary.",3 "Practicallly Perfect in Every way Wonderful, easy to put together, light weight fully adjustable both the body and the height. 'Rose' is going to be a wonderful help whilst sewing clothes. Highly recommended!",4 "FLIMSY This product is VERY flimsy! It wobbles around easily and the body is very light. The part that attaches to the pole and helps to measure the bottom of skirts/dresses/etc. broke off immediately. Please consider buying something of better quality. This is a reminder to me why cheaper is not always the best way to go.",2 "I love my dress form I love my new dress form! its just a simple dressform but very cute and functional.For me its a good purchase, considering the price and functionality, its worth the buy!",4 "makes life easier this was a gift for my daughter. She seemed to like the color choice and commented that this will make it alot easier to make custome-made costumes for belly-dancing.",4 "Good buy I searched all over for a dressmaker mannequin to help with home sewing, but didn't want to spend a fortune. This one fit the bill perfectly.",4 "Singer Dress Forom I have always wanted a dress form to help with the fitting of the dresses and other items I sew. I could not believe the price of this and it was delivered quickly and in great shape. I put it together and decided to try hanging one of my very form fitting dresses on it, just to check if I needed to adjust any of the many areas that it allows adjustments. Too my amazement, it fit perfectly!!! I am so thrilled and want to sew many more outfits now. Thank you Singer.",4 "meh expected more out of the Singer brand Cheap thin plastic, cheap knobs, form is partially distorted on one of the hip sides - I really expected a lot more out of the Singer brand. For local stores to charge in upwards of $200 for this item is nothing short of a rip off. At half that on amazon I feel its still too much for the lack of quality. $60 maybe $75 would be fair but anything more than that keep looking.",2 "Great dressform The adjustment dials are perfect. They are very easy to adjust and are far better than other adjustment dials on other brands.It has taken me to the next level of sewing!",4 "simple and nice if your not an avid dress form user. im not a big seamstress, but this seems to fit my bill with the budget of this dress form. im sure if you have more particular tasteds and are an avid dress form user, this might be a bit clunky to you as the adjustments are clunky and stand a bit wobble, but it seems ok to me who dosnt use something like this all the time.",3 "Dress form Nice product. Just what I needed. Works as easily as is advertised. Shows up and is ready to go not much assembly required.",4 "Thanks The item arrived on time and as advertised. I do not like that eBay tells me how many words to write.",2 "So glad I finally ordered I have been putting off getting a dressform for so long. I wish it was a little heavier but I am still glad got it. Can finally get my clothes to fit better.",3 "Exceptional Buy It does what it's supposed to do quite well, That makes it a quite good value for the money, I rated as a like rather than a love because I haven't used it that much. I'm sure I like it, not sure whether I love it.",3 "Easy to Use, Easy to Move! I use a dress form to make costuming for Conventions, Faires and Stage productions. In the middle of my latest project my old (cheap) dress form broke so I was in a bit of a scramble. I chose this dress form based upon the price and the brand name. The reviews were mixed but I needed something fast, light and portable.The item arrived super fast and took about 10 minutes to set up. The measurements are metric system but there was a conversion table in the instruction booklet. The instruction booklet was very difficult to work with. It's not laid out very well but in very little time I was able to figure it out.For the price this is a very good form. It's light and doesn't take up much space and since I often travel with mine it's very easy to transport. It's not professional quality but for your average hobbyist it's a great purchase!",4 "Yay!!!! Great dress form for the $$ If you've been like me, wanting a dress form for years and not buying one because of the high price, you can now knock it off because here's a really decent one for $100. I'm 5'10"" tall and wear a size 14. That's about the mid-range for this dress form. I would say that if you wear above a size 20, you might want to look for a different one. But as far as usability, this one is really cool as it is covered with fabric, so you can pin things to it. Of course, it's not like a $300 dress form where you can stick the pins straight in, but it's a third of the price. I'm still not sure what the arm is for on the side. i didn't actually put mine on yet. I'm sure I'll run into that manual somewhere..... (oh yes, nicest thing about it, my friends, you can just take it out of the box, stick it on the stand, take your measurements, turn the dials, and you're good to go. Not much to it. Took me less than five minutes)",4 "Almost perfect! I've used this dress form for a few dresses now. I would totally recommend it but I have one piece of advice. Take your measurements, adjust the dials, and then measure around the form to make sure they match.",3 "Super cool retro I bought this for my mom for her birthday as she sews clothing. It is so awesome. It's a beautiful dress form and durable and just as the pictures depict and the description shows. A+.",3 "Pure JUNK! This form is the worst piece of junk out there! There are so many things wrong with it, I don't know where to start...First... the stand. The stand is cheap plastic that reminds you of a fake Christmas tree stand (even puts together like one) - except this one does not work as good. It is no where near wide enough, making the form top heavy. This means the form can be knocked over very easy. If you turn the form in any way, it will sink about 2 inches making your fine tuned height adjustments useless.Next up are the adjustment knobs. They are very hard to turn (and as you turn them they sounds like an old cheap screen door spring creaking and groaning), and once you do finally get them dialed in, be sure to CHECK your measurements!! We found the form to be off by an inch or more in some places. You also cannot press at all on the sides of this form or the knobs will give-way snapping back into default position. This means you should give up ANY hope of using this form for corset making.The form... The form itself is made of hard molded plastic covered in a very thin layer of felt. Aside from making pinning incredibly hard, (if not impossible) the felt can also tear if you are not very careful.I expected quality from a company that ""used to"" produced some of the best sewing machines out there. I guess I was wrong. Singer will not get any more of my business as they seem to be more concerned with making cheap products instead of quality ones. Do yourself a favor and just pass on this sorry excuse for a product, there are much better forms out there - check out Uniquely You dress forms, you will NOT be disappointed.",0 "Good Buy for the Price This is my second dress form and as such my review is primarily based on what this dress form offers over my previous one. I sew on a regular basis making jackets, dresses, tops, and the occasional skirt. I wanted a dress form that would offer a good base to work on and be able to adjust the sizing as needed for the various garments. Compared to my 1st dress form this one overall has better quality, though not stellar, more padding for pinning and the adjustable dials and torso make it ideal for getting a good fit for my body shape. One thing that was also mentioned in previous reviews that I also experienced was that the dress form would not stay up at the adjusted height. It would inevitably slip down even if it wasn't being touched. To remedy this, I stuffed some scrap fabric chiffon fabric into the lower pole and then re-inserted the top portion. Now the dress form stays up with no problems. I find it to be stable, even on carpet and I love the fact that the upper portion can turn while I remain stationary and close to my supplies. My previous dress form did not have this feature and as such I had to move around the dress form when making alterations, etc. which was a pain. I certainly prefer the turn dials of this dress form over the scroll type dials on my previous dress form. They are more sturdy and much easier and faster to adjust. I was able to set everything up in a matter of minutes based on my measurements. I did have to add some padding to the bust area but I don't think this is uncommon. While this dress form is certainly not top of the line, for me it is an improvement over my first dress form and will suit my needs for the foreseeable future.",3 "Great Product I am just a beginner at making cloths. Would make things too big or too small. However with this will not have an issue.If you need to add a little to the bust I just bought a body tight from Dollar General, it had a wire support in the bust.I put it on and stuff the bust with filling. Did the same to add a few inches to the waist line.Expect it to help with hemming as well.",4 "exelent excelent . I liked this product...and i am glad fpr have it..:) :)excelent . very good. I liked this product",4 "LOve it! I have wanted one for years, have to adjust it a bit if you are a D cup. Otherwise great buy",4 "Red Lady Helper This is a replacement for the previous one which came damaged. It is as described and after reading many reviews, there are no surprises. It is lite-weight, easily assembled and adjusted. It will greatly help me with fitting after many years of no garment sewing, weight gain and body shifting. Pattern sizing is a great mysteryand I need all the help available.",3 "Fabulous Dress Form I was super excited when I opened the box for the Singer DF151 Dress Form! It was in perfect condition all factory wrapped etc. The product works great and is super easy to use. The instruction booklet was helpful to let me know which knobs to turn in order.",4 "Great for the price Just starting to use it. Easy, easy set up. Easy adjustments. Seems like it will work out fine. The stand is a little wobbley but it doesn't seem to be a problem for me.",3 "Dressform I was very dissapointed with this product. When you enlarge the dressform it creates gaps so that when you fit a pattern or muslin to the form there is no place for the pins to attach. I was very pleased with the order process. I received my product expediently and with no damage. Thank you, Andrea",1 "Dress form review Great dress form. Already used it to make two dresses for son's wedding. Price was reasonable. And does exactly what it is suppose to do. Will use it many more times. Wish I had different sizes.",4 "Hand Item! I have yet to use this personally, I got it for making costumes for Halloween and other fun occasions, but my mother has used this dummy to alter her clothing. Just having something that was close to her size in clothing to hold up clothes while she let things out or tightened things up has been extremely helpful.",3 "SINGER DF151 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Large The product is in excellent condition and does everything described. I set it to exactly my shape and size so when I sew I can fit the dress on the form and know what needs to be done by looking at the form. You can adjust the bust, the waist, the buttocks. You can even adjust how long your waist is so. Every one is not shaped the same and this form has been adjusted to me. So I no longer tear up outfits and start all over.",4 "Singer DF15 review Well, all I can say is my wife loves this dress form. She has only had it since May and has produced at least three new pieces of clothing. The form adjusts smoothly, and the stand is sturdy enough to handle anything she places on the form. It was a good purchase.",4 "Does what it's designed to do. Okay, really, it's just designed to stand there! :) Measurements adjusted pretty easily, worked well. I liked that I could pin to the form. As other reviews said, does seem a little flimsy but I guess that's to be expected with the price. All-in-all, I'd say for the non-professional sewer, this is a good product.",3 "Terrific dress form This item is exactly what I imagined & even better. After receiving it I reviewed the options that it comes with & was pleasantly surprised by the ease of assembly & versatility. I have been sewing for over 30 years & highly recommend it.",4 "Spindly, damaged, not true to size Singer's quality is not what is used to be. This dress form is too weak and spindly to be of much good for anyone. I am a size 10 but had to order the size Large form which if memory serves me, states it is for sizes 16-22 so these forms are not true to size. This form was damaged upon arrival and was returned. Pay more and get something sturdier.",1 "Dress form Was exactly what we were looking for. Very easy to adjust. My husband does air brushing on coats and the height is perfect",4 "Flimsy I was a little disappointed that the dress form was as flimsy as it was. The parts are almost all plastic, even the stand. I keep it in a corner where it won't get bumped because I don't think it could take too much abuse. I was a nervous wreck when my son started turning the dials and asking, ""what does this do?"". It definitely couldn't stand up to boys! All in all I suppose its ok, especially considering the great price I paid compared to what they wanted at the fabric store.",2 "Not a Helpful Tool I bought this dress form because my previous dress form was no longer my size and I needed a replacement. I chose this one for the price and it was a brand name. I was very disappointed in the shape of the form. The waist is too low it is really at the top of the hips and the natural waist line area never changes; so when you adjust the form, you end up with a wasp waist and a huge lumpy bottom! The shape that takes place is not at all correct. When I would adjust for the hip, the ""waist"" got bigger! The dials are cheesy and this just isn't a quality product, even for a low price item. I returned it.",1 "singer dress form came delivered new just as described. a little hard to adjust high or low but nicei thought we had to return and requested a label took a little while to receive but decided to keep,",4 "Really nice I lOve it, it is a great dressform for who needs one but can't afford the professional one, besides it is adjustable ;D",3 "Serves it purpose Well... what can I say? It's an adjustable dress form. That's what it does. It works as promised. It's easy to put together and works well.",3 "Very cheaply made When I first saw this dress form I was very excited about getting it. Amazon and Company shipped the item in great timing but when I got it. Overall, the item was poorly made. I was very dissapointed and sent back the product. The company refunded my money without incidents.",1 "which are the materials that made this article? please give me an Paking LIST of this article, I need to know what materials is developed.I look forward to your prompt response.Thanks in advance.",2 "wrong size and no service I ordered an adjustable dress form, size medium, for my daughter as a birthday present. When it arrived it was a size large. I emailed the company who emailed us a postal seal to return the item. On the return information and via email we indicated that they had sent a large instead of a medium and after seeing the size of the large we would prefer a medium or small. Weeks went by with no information. Today I got my credit card bill and saw that rather than send us the right item they just credited back to my credit card. If they had bothered to tell me sooner I would have ordered another dress form in the correct size from a differnt vender. This was a birthday present to my daughter who really needed it for her work, so I was disappointed that they didn't keep us informed.",1 "Excellent for Beginners I have used my dress form for 4 pieces of clothing now. It works really well. It really takes the guess work out of sewing if you aren't into using patterns all the time (it works really well for pattern use too)!My only complaint is that although the size is adjustable, the shape is not. Not all women are hourglasses or curvy in all the same areas and I think that this would better accommodate all shapes if the actual waistline was adjustable.Overall, I am really glad I bought this, as I am an avid clothing maker.",3 "Medium - fits sizes 16 1/2 to 22...this confused me at first My husband bought me this gift for my birthday recently. It was an excellent gift. I've begun my wonderful creations since I opened the box. The only thing that puzzled me before I opened the box was that althought it was a medium, the box claimed it was for sizes 16 1/2 to 22. Well i'm an 8. However, the box seemed to be too small to fit this dress form if it was indeed created to fit sizes 16 1/2 to 22. Lucky me, my mother pointed out that this was talking about shoulder width not the dress size. I didnt believe her at first but I secretly measured one shoulder to another and sure enough...mama was right. For a second there I thought my husband was crazy to think I was a size 16 or higher. Any whoo, i love this thing because I hate to measure things. I'd rather measure once, set the form and eye ball it the rest of the way. Crazy I know...but this was definately a good gift for me. I highly recommend this Item",4 "Check Size Carefully I was a bit frustrated to find after I ordered this that a dress form size medium is *nowhere close* to a women's size medium. When I ordered the product, the size was not clearly stated in the product description. I guess they have updated it, now saying that the Medium dress form is for a women's size 16 - 22.I did miss the inch measurements, so the order is partly my bad. But be sure to dig through the fine print to ensure you are ordering the proper size. Wish it had been front and center so that I didn't have to order / return / reorder again.",2 "Does not last at all I don't make that many clothes, but compared to the real dress forms that cost a few hundred dollars, this is junk! First out of the box it seems pretty cool, but after a while the gears start to become difficult to turn and pieces will stick. The cover is also really hard to pin into, you have to pin it like you're piecing fabric together, but when you're using a dressform, it's easier to just stick a pin in like a push pin! Also it is not realistic. If you measure your body and adjust, it is not a good clone to you. The boobs especially are problematic, the torso slopes into them too much instead of having it be more realistic. This is a problem if you like to make very structured and fitted clothes. And the gaps are extremely annoying when working with it. If you are serious about sewing clothes for yourself, look into other alternatives because this just doesn't cut it.",1 "very adjustable, but needs to have design changes I bought this for my wife, who puts countless hours into dressmaking. First impression: this form was very lightweight, and I didn't expect it to last very long under the use she will be putting it through. Most notable, the base is the same as an artificial Christmas tree, and the center post doesn't lock into the form at all. This makes it difficult to move the form around the room with a dress mounted. Lift up just a little, and it's now an awkward dance to get back onto the post. Another point of contention with the base is the amount of torque it takes to tighten the compression nut to hold the center post in height adjustment. It takes everything she has to tighten the nut.I resolved these issues by buying a plumbing spanner for the nut, and I'm going to drill and pin the post. After those issues are resolved, the form is very sufficient for her use. The base is actually acceptable to her, as evidenced in her opinion by the fact that our artificial tree has survived many years of use around growing boys.The adjustments include: Neck, bust, waist, hip, and height. The range of adjustment is good, but it takes reading the specifications to choose the right form for its dress size range.Construction is lightweight plastic covered with cloth, but it is sturdy enough for non-commercial use.I gave four stars because the form is good, and has value in line with it's price, but issues that could be resolved inexpensively in manufacturing keep it from the top rating.",3 "I like it I got this dress form at a great price with free shiping. Thanks to the reviews of others I already knew what to expect but was surprised at how much faster my sewing is going now that I am using one. Let me say that I know my body type is not what is typical. I have never had the normal waist to hip proportions. Even when I am thin my waist is almost the same measurement as my hips I just don't have curves like that. If I want jeans to fit I have to wear men's. With that being said and taking the advice of reviewers I have marked my dress form so that my clothes will fit in a flattering feminine manner some thing I couldn't seem to accomplish quite right without the dress form. All of the dress forms are shaped this way even the adjustable ones. This one just so happens to be budget friendly and easy to store when not in use. The only thing I would change is that the plastic part that holds the height you set it at could be better built. Just a bit of pressure will make the pole slip into its sheath causing the thing to go immediately from my 5'5"" to 3ft tall.",3 "Finally, A dress form! DF 151 Large Most of the reviewers who said she was flimsy plastic are correct! She is flimsy. However, for the price I paid for her, she beats a duct tape dummy and she is adjustable. And to be honest, it's not a $2,000 custom fit dress form. You get what you pay for and I don't feel like I wasted my money. Just the opposite. I've been wanting a dress form for a long time and I finally got one.The minimum measurement for this model is:High Bust 37""Full Bust 40""Waist 30""Hip 40""My measurements:High Bust 35""Full Bust 40""Low Bust 33""Waist 30""Hip 40""The one thing I didn't like is that the HIGH BUST measurement is 37"" at 40"" FULL BUST I'm 35"" at HIGH BUST. If I pull the tape really tight, the dress form's LOW BUST measurement is right at 33"" which does match my measurement. I'll never know how they figured that the high bust measurement should be that much greater than the low bust. And the full bust is rounder than a normal breast. Or, it could just be gravity on my part, LOL!So, if you wear a larger cup than a DD, order the dress form at your high bust measurement, if you plan on doing any tight fitting bodices or corsets, and pad the bra.Now, the good news is that I'm 5' 10"" and my back neck to waist measurement is 17 1/4"". She does adjust! Perfectly!It took two of us to get the dress form adjusted to height. First, to get her tall enough from the waist down, Second to get her tall enough from the waist up. But she did adjust and for that, I'm tickled pink with because a lot of the dress forms don't adjust that way.All in all, I feel like I made a great purchase at a steal of a price with the free shipping.",4 "satisfied I have had this form for two months and have made several dresses for my daughter in college. It is so nice to fit the dresses without her here and still fit great. I love the length adjustment and have created a very close fit for her. The stand is cheap but you get what you pay for. I plan on being careful and hope it hold up. I would recommend this for the price.",4 "Really, really useful product For the price - this is an excellent dressform. It's lightweight and easy to move as needed. Adjustments were simple to do. I do mostly knitted and crochet garments, and this works perfectly for me. I can shape/block the knitted items very easily. I've named her Tillie!",4 "Get what you pay for Low quality item. I got this form expecting Singer to provide a good quality product. I was sadly mistaken and sent it back the very next day after I got it. I would like to give this product a good review because I don't want to drag Singer's name through the dirt, but it just is not up to par. The plates of the form overlap at the smallest settings and, even at the larger settings, do not stay put. You definitely will get what you pay for. Also, be cautious when choosing the size of the form if you do choose to get this one. The small/med is more like a med/lrg-xl. If you are a petite person, it might be better to go with a petite-sized form. The good news is that Amazon return policies were simple and great about a quick full-refund! Thanks, Amazon.com!!",1 "There are better choices out there These scissors fold up very compactly, but that is about their best feature. They are stamped out of very thin metal and the handles would likely become very uncomfortable for anything more that a couple of snips on thin paper. In the past, I have used the Slip-N-Snip scissors and found them satisfactory although they do not fold quite as compactly. I will likely be re-ordering those.",0 "piece of junk metal used is too thin and can bend easily. one of the rivets that fastens the handle to the blade is loose making the scissors wobbly. i chose this one over the others because it's a product of singer but i guess sometimes you can't rely on a name. i am greatly disappointed.",0 "Unbiased Review I have used this and didn't like at all. It is not at all good for fine cuttings. you can use it for normal paper cutting etc. very bad.",0 "Useful travel scissors These scissors are awesome for traveling. I like how they fold up so I don't stab anything by accident. I didn't buy them for heavy use...just for trimming stray threads from clothing etc. and they work well.",4 "useful, small, and sturdy I got these scissors to put on my keychain and they come in handy all the time. When im out and about I dont carry a lot on me so these scissors are convienent.",4 "Just fine I bought these scissors to keep with my cross stitch. I store them in a Ziploc bag with the thread I'm using that day. Folding scissors are a necessity so my fabric doesn't get torn. I only use these scissors on thread and they work just fine. Other reviewers mentioned that they are hard to open and close. I agree that they are stiffer than other folding scissors I've owned. But for my purposes that isn't a hindrance. These inexpensive scissors serve me well and I recommend them to other needle workers.",4 "A bit shoddy in quality I ordered these at the last minute so I would have a pair of travel scissors for a longer vacation, but wish that I had spent more on a nicer pair. They are difficult to both fold and un-fold, and you have to fiddle with them to get them to lock into place properly. They do a decent job of snipping threads and plastic in a pinch, but I would be happier if they were more solid and sturdy. As such, I can't recommend them.",1 "Iron-on mending fabric This mending fabric saved me from buying a new cover for my outdoor market umbrella in Florida. The vent cover at the top got shredded somehow, and two packages of this 7""x16"" mending fabric covered the whole thing very nicely. It has been on for several weeks through sun and rain, and is still firmly attached. Only available in white, but my umbrella is natural color and 7' high, so it worked very well.",4 "Necklace extenders These were a well needed item in my jewelry armoire. They have worked beautifully with most of my necklaces. The only challenges I've had were on necklace clasps that have a skinny oval shape. The round clasps on the extenders ends are too big to fit through the ovals. Needless to say they rest right where the lever piece goes in and out of the clasp.I use 4 of the five as I'm not a wearer of gold. I like the variety of sizes and the various looks I can get with my necklaces.Also, the extenders come individually packaged in their own plastic bags with anti-tarnish paper. The 5 bags are placed in a neat ""burlap-esque"" teal pouch which is then packaged in a teal gift box with cotton padding. I was very impressed with the packaging.A helpful hint: I measured each extender and wrote the size on the outside of the bag so I knew which was which.",3 "Silver necklace extender set - very nice! This set of extenders for necklaces was just what I needed. I have a variety of necklaces that were just too short to wear comfortably - I'd been looking for extenders for some time - found this set on Amazon. The different lengths of extenders offer lots of flexibility. Great product.",4 "Picture is misleading - links are very large! I ordered this expecting that the links would be fairly small from the picture. They aren't, the links on each of the extenders are very large, and don't match any other jewelry I own. They'll do what they're supposed to do, but they're not as I expected at all. If you don't mind large links, then you shouldn't have any issues with this product.",1 "Great price for a great product! This was a great value for the set of necklace extenders! I looked other places and I could get 1 extender for the price I paid for 5! I like the fact that I can leave the extender on the necklace rather than having to take it off everytime.",4 "Best invention I would like to shake the person's hand that evented the jewelry extenders for necklaces. I am a plus size woman and also have enlarged thyroid which makes my neck even larger. I am FINALLY able to buy the pretty little necklaces that hang just at the base of your neck you see everyone wearing. Thanks to whomever made this remarkable discovery. I am loving not having to worry about a necklace not fitting me anymore.",4 "Wonderful! These are just what I was looking for. They work perfectly and have fit every necklace I've tried to use them on. (I had read that sometimes the extension's clasps don't fit with the necklace's clasp and therefore can't be used. This has not been my experience.) I love them!",4 "good quality, but large loops This is a good product overall. My only issue is that the links are much larger than most necklaces I have, so it shows more if my hair is up or it slides to the front. It would be nice if there was a set with smaller links. Otherwise, great product quality.",3 "Must have for necklaces! I love this set- All different sizes and the links are very nice. I love having the ability to adjust my necklaces and I guess I have a big neck, as the average necklace size of 16=18 inches is too small for many looks. Again I am very happy, fast shipping as well and nicely packaged! :)",4 "Lovely Lovely item, lovely packaging. Not decorative links, very simple but as an extender, nothing more is needed. So completely useful and allows me to wear all the jewelry I've been avoiding.",4 "Watch out! Caution! Junk! Item is Junk. Service is bunk. Need a zero star.Sorry to tell you, but this is JUNK! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, EFFORT OR MONEY ON THIS TRASH.The extension I used for just under 2 hours dropped my necklace on the ground like a rock. Luckily, I wasinsightful enough to test it at home, and did not lose my necklace. Returned faulty items and was charged aHEFTY 20% restocking fee for this trash. thanks alot Amazon, thanks alot Carolyn Pollack Jewelry. Thanks for NOTHING!I will never buy anything from Carolyn Pollack Jewelry AGAIN!!!!",0 "The gold one tarnished... ... after wearing it just twice. It is not true vermeil - gold-plated silver. It looks more like cheap metal underneath.Not worth it.",0 "good value for the $$ I have several necklaces that came with short chains--most of them are 14K white gold. To order a 14K extender would cost $30, so the sterling silver is behind your neck and who sees it??? Definitely worth it!",4 "sacgirl2 These links came in very handy. perfect to extend a necklace that I received as a gift that I really did not want to return because it was too short. I love the multiple lengths and colors. I will use them a lot.",4 "just what I wanted The perfect product for those of us with larger necks. I can now make my too-tight necklaces fit how I want them, choosing which extender to use.Very prompt service, nice packaging, quality product. I would buy this again.",4 "Works good, nice variety These are decent quality and do the job. The variety of lengths is great. I wish they were a little heavier.",3 "Nice variety This is a nice set of chain extenders. There is a good variety of different chains and lengths to use for any necklace. They make any necklace easy to wear with whatever outfit you are accenting.",4 "Choose your Link These are excellent extenders that provide good choices for your necklaces. They are light as well as sturdy and to be able to choose a length is great! I would like to see this variety in stainless steel as well. A variety of different lengths from one inch to 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. for bracelets as well as necklaces. THANK YOU ALL!",4 "Extenders These are very useful items, which are very versatile. I would however like to suggest that the supplier consider to manufacture a thicker extender as well as this would could be used on the thicker types of necklaces or bracelets",3 "Eminently useful! Great selection of sizes! Excellent quality, beautifully packaged. Arrived quickly. Would definitely deal with this vendor again!",4 "Great Product & Great Service I have to say that this was my first purchase and it was a good one. Originally I ordered the set and waited for it to be delivered. There must have been a problem with the delivery because I never received it. I contacted the merchant who was very responsive and sent out another set immediately. I received the set a few days later and it is great. The great thing about the set is that with so many different links you can utilize them with several different types of jewelry. So service and the set are great!",4 "Chain Extenders A practical and very neccessary item for anyone who has had to forgo wearing a bracelet because it is too small or difficult to fasten. Chains were carefully packaged and arrived in a timely manner.",4 "good did what i wanted it to do.....wish there had been more gold colored ones but......loved the different lengths",4 "Great Chains I love this extender set, as I have many necklaces that are 16 or 17"" long, which is a little too short for me. I use them on bracelets, too.Excellent value, good catches, good price.",4 "Great Deal On Sterling Silver Necklace Extender Set I had originally ordered the set for a family member. I was very impressed when I received the order in the mail. The quality was first rate and there were enough extenders to share and also keep as a back up.You can't go wrong with this product.",4 "Good product These extenders fit the bill. They came quickly & are very versatile. I'm very happy with them.",4 "Great product for the price Purchased as a gift for my neice and was a little disappointed when I opened the package. But my neice loved it and thought it was perfect. And that's all that matters.",3 "sterling silver necklace extenders Arrived quickly and it was just what I wanted!! I was very pleased with thiain.s company and will definitely do business with them again.",3 "extenders Merchandise took much too long for delivery! - 3 weeks too long after promised date. Elaborate packaging for item.Book ordered on the same day came very promptly.",2 "Save you money!!!! I was so excited when I ordered this product!!! When I got it today I could have CRIED!!! There are NO TOOLS, BEADING WIRE, OR COLORFUL PENDANTS!!! Also there are not enough beads of one color/type to make ANYTHING. The boxes are made of cheap flimsy plastic and the carrier feels litke it will break everytime I open it. THIS PIECE OF JUNK IS GOING BACK TODAY!!!!! Be warned!!!The only reason it got one star is because you HAVE to rate the products...",0 "black or brown leathe wrist cuff wide watch band This is an item I could no longer find in any of our local stores. Sears used to carry it but no longer does. I like the way it just snaps on or off the wrist and doesn't have a strap to fuss with.",4 "watch band Don't buy this item. Just a cheap peace of dung. Not even worth 2 cents. Save your money.",0 "Good, but not as great as I expected I purchased this item recently. The pictures on the front were very similar to what I had envisioned for my dining room. Using the product was very easy. It took me about 10 minutes to create a beautiful cornice with a minimal amount of fabric, and no sewing. I had a few difficulties tucking the fabric in, but I was using velvets which are thick, and utilizing a few pins helped to hold the material in place. Also, the fabric did not drape as well as I had hoped, but I can easily sew a few seams to correct this. All in all, I was pleased and plan on buying 2 more of these for use in my house.",3 "disappointed terrible product. Pieces don't fit together correctly. Poor instructions, no number to call w/ questions. It's going back.",0 "Little Dynamo At first I was hesitant to purchase this product, not being sure if it could handle a heavy amount of embossing, considering it seemed so small and ""non-techy"". It did everything I needed it to do which was to create over 100 labels in one sitting. You'll need to press down evenly and firmly using both hands, (pressing down on the two ""thumb"" placements on the handle). Using one thumb will cause an uneven, light impression.",3 "poor hand grip The handle that you grip is too shallow and does not allow you to get a firm grip to press hard enough for a dark print to be made. The result is a label with partially faded embossing.",1 "Great Notebook I am an ROTC cadet who has to do weekend training on a pretty regular basis in a climate that is extremely humid and wet. For the longest time I would bring a regular notebook, and by the end of the day the paper would be disintegrating. This is the perfect solution! The paper is water resistant, and can survive being left out in the rain.Not only that, but in the back of the book is checklists and reports that are essential to training (9 line uxc, 9 line medevac, salute, troop leading procedures, sector sketch, etc)",4 "Rainforest Approved I used this item during my summer class in the Rainforest in Panama. It was great I took it out into the field everyday! It was the only way I could write down my information as well as all the data I had to collect. Without Rite in the Rain I would have failed the course. Those who brought paper notebooks couldn't write in the forest like I did. I love this!! Next time I'm going to the rainforest I will take my Rite in the Rain notebook!",4 "great field book I'm a photographer that shoots internationally. Mostly developing world situations. After sweating through my favorite notebooks a few times (gross) I opted for these. They are indestructible and I love the perforated pages... just pull them out and they go into the shoot folder. And they WILL take ball point pen, but i tend to use pencil and ball point. They are a perfect fit with the zipper case... fits in the back of the camera bag.. not too big, not too small.",4 "Excellent weather-resistant field for all environments I¡ve used my Rite in the Rain ¡All-Weather Field Book¡ for almost a year now (well I¡m on my second one after filling the first one) and I¡ve been nothing but happy with it. I started out carrying one in my pocket during the winter at Ft. McCoy, WI and have transitioned to the deserts of Iraq with little problems.My notebooks have stood up to temperatures ranging from -7F to 130F and moisture ranging from snow to rain to perpetually dry. I switch between using pen and pencil and have had not experienced any difficulty writing with either (even when the pages are wet). The pages of each notebook are no worse for the wear, and there is minimal structural damage to the covers (although they¡ve gotten pretty dingy at this point).Although the price of the Rite in the Rain notebooks seems high, their ability to stand up in all conditions justifies the cost. I have been able to save archives of my notes in other Rite in the Rain products and haven¡t had any problems with the ink fading or other similar signs of aging.If you are looking for a versatile field notebook, the 980T is an excellent place to start. It¡s sized to fit easily within a cargo pocket and the self-contained binding make sure that pages stay intact.",4 "Great Project! One of my favorite themes is angels. This project is one of my favorites!This was a little challenging for me as the contrast between some of the stitching and the cloth was pretty low. Getting the stitching correct on the long part of the robe was little tricky for me, but it turns out very nice!It is a nice and small design (5x7) so it does not take forever to do. That also makes it easy to carry around and work on during odd moments. The charms and the gold rope are a nice touch, as are the sequins.If you cannot find this design, you might like one of the other Gold Collection designs from Dimensions.",4 "Much prettier than the picture! I made this for my sister, after she had a late miscarriage with her 1st child and some complications. The Angel is absolutely gorgeous, and the manufacturer's picture does not show the sparkles, gold threads, pearl beads, gold dangle, and other features that make it 'light up'. It is small and can be carried in a zip-lock to be worked on while waiting at doctor offices, the kid's games, while you watch TV, or whatever, so it ended up being one of the few projects I actually completed in a timely manner.It now hangs over my niece's bed, and they say prayers every night as the Angel watches over my sister's children. Needless to say, it makes an excellent gift for whoever needs an Angel in their life.",4 "Rock Solid Value! This Philips surround sound system is truly the ONLY good audio package in a box. The included speakers offer superb clarity and reproduction given their dimunitve size. The best part of this system is you can get all the power and clarity of Dolby Digital Surround Sound for around 300 dollars. It sounds great in stereo too. The subwoofer included makes up for the small speakers bass handicap. I bought some JBL N28 speakers to replace the front speakers and it REALLY ROCKS. There is no other system on the market with better value or sound under 500 dollars.(Other than the Philips 550 watt version of this, 350 is plenty for my house but some may want the extra power for bigger rooms).",4 "Decent entry level surround sound system This is a decent entry level unit. This surround sound system is o.k. with the satellite speakers I would recomend that you get some decent floor speakers and a different set of satellite surround speakers, and sell the ones it comes with. The satellite speakers that it comes with are sh.tty only the center channel is worth keeping. With the whole new speaker setup you get alot more power. The reciever with the new speaker setup gives you enough power to not even have a subwoofer.Any Philips package you get will be even nicer with floor speakers and different surround speakers. Subwoofer is not a necesity with powerful floorspeakers. Surprising power for a 5x60 watt reciever.",3 "A little springy This flexible curve is a bit springy. I've used similar products that seemed to hold their form a bit better. It does work, just not as well as I would have liked. It is made in China.",2 "Does the job Does the job but not flexible enough. Represents a function curve well enough and has nice numbering on the side. Priced well and arrived fast. I only wish it were a little more flexible.",3 "Punches holes way too close to the top of page I ordered this punch online, without testing it in a store. Unfortunately, it punches the two holes way too close to the top of the page -- perhaps less than a quarter-of-an-inch down. This makes the holes much more vulnerable to tearing. Since I'm using this punch to attach metal clamps to file folders, and to attach papers to those clamps, it serves no purpose if the holes tear.I went to Staples and tested their 2-hole punch, 28-age capacity. When a sheet of paper is fully inserted into the punch, the holes are nearly a quarter-of-an-inch lower; with the wider margin from the top, everything will be much more secure. I also checked out the positioning of the clamps on folders that come with them already in place -- they are much farther from the top edge than the Swingline EasyView allows holes to be punched.It's fairly annoying that with all the technical details one can find out about a simple two-hole punch, there are no details about the measurement of the margin. Who would think they'd have to return a hole-punch? It wasn't worth the cost of return shipping. If you're shopping for a two-hole punch, I recommend you check these out in a local store.",0 "Attractive Hole Punch but! I like the appearance of this Hole Punch but have a problem with the alignment of the paper. It is not a smooth operation as with the older models! Would not repurchase!",2 "Nice and Small I bought this for my home office. It's nice and small so it is easy to store. The guides make it easy to be sure that your paper is lined up correctly.",3 "Prefer this one to others I have ordered about four of these for the office. They are well made and I like the red/green indicator which shows when the paper is properly lined up. In the past I have used others and ended up with crooked paper. All in all for this price you save a few bucks over office supply stores.",3 "Love it - especially since it was $10 less than elsewhere! Very sturdy 2 hole punch - like the indicator that lets you know both pages are lined up. Highly recommend,",4 "Special-purpose cement excels for some purposes, unsuitable for others Reading reviews, I see that some people make the mistake of assuming that any glue or cement should suit all purposes. In fact, most glues are best suited for specific purposes; that is why there are so many different kinds.Rubber cement is unique in a few ways. It is not water based; that is evident as soon as you open the jar. It smells of an organic solvent. You don't want to breathe in a lot of that. Best to use it in a ventilated area.In the name of the product is what it excels at: ""no wrinkle"". The solvent in it causes the cement to reduce in volume as it dries, that is, it shrinks, so it makes a snug fit.It is especially well suited to gluing fairly flexible things - like paper or foil - to many other things, like paper, foil, plastic, wood, metal, etc. The solvent could be reactive to some things, making it unsuitable for some materials. Items glued down with rubber cement can often be peeled away even after the glue has dried; the glue can usually be rubbed off. On some porous substances (some kinds of paper) the glue could soak in and change the color.It may also be suited for fixing items together in a temporary fashion, in which case the glue can often be rubbed off. But when attached to rigid materials and especially when protected (e.g. covered with a laminate) it is reasonably permanent.Because it is not water soluble, it might be handy for joining things that need to stay stuck while immersed in water.It is used a lot by all kinds of crafts. I like to print templates or labels designed on the computer, then trim them with scissors or a paper cutter, then use rubber cement to attach it to metal, plastic, or wood. Then I take it down to the shop and use the printed guides to cut or drill. I can also overlay the result with clear laminate to have a permanent, protected and professional-looking panel, for example in electronics projects.Rubber cement is not especially well suited to joining hard things to other hard things - materials like plastic, wood, metal, and so on - except for temporary purposes, in which case it can be very handy if you need to separate them later and remove the glue. For example, to cut sheet aluminum, I may glue plywood to both sides with rubber cement for more rigidity, cut it, then remove the plywood.Last, chemical interactions with old-style (pre-digital) photographs could potentially fade the photographic image with time; this may apply to other kinds of printed material with time as well.",4 "Best product I use this for all my scrapbooking and love it. It's a little messy but once dry, the excess easily peels off. It's the only adhesive I use, as I've found glue dots to be a pain and not smooth, glue sticks don't dry clear and don't always stick so well",4 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "Derwent pencils are pretty good I love the feel of the pencils when I color with them. The shades of color is terrific. The only problem I have with Derwents pencils is that some of them have broken leads and I end up sharpening them until there is very little of the pencil that is actually used.",3 "Highly Recommend I highly recommend this pair. I bought them because they're a little bit eco-friendly and they looked alright. I just needed a decent, inexpensive pair of scissors but I was pleasantly surprised by how well designed this pair is.",4 "Among the least expensive, but sharpest scissors available. They are surprisingly affordable, but stainless steel blades and simple, molded handle make these a great deal. I've had a pair last for over a year with no signs of wear and still sharp.",4 "Great scissors Inexpensive scissors but they work great. Nice to keep several pairs around so I ordered three. Very convenient to purchase online",4 "Great Tool! This is a very convenient craft tool. There's a blade inside the marker tip that lets it cut paper as it colors. It's far enough in that you don't have to worry about slicing yourself either. Great for craft projects like coloring a boarder around a funny shaped edge.",4 "Looks like my daughter The dimensions artists are incredibly talented....I simply adore all the cross-stitch kits I own from them.... I would recommend it to all stitching enthusiasts...",4 "Longaberger All American Series! For decades Longaberger Basket Company has been making high quality decorative baskets. The All American Series features red and blue weaving and adds flair to any home or Summer Celebration. This basket, one of the EARLIEST in the line is very difficult to find. It features 3 sizes of weaving, a curved base, and a stationary handle. Optional accessories include, Plastic Protector ((Any Stitching basket protector will fit), Fabric Liner, and tie on.",4 "Excellent service Very good service, the paint was of good quality too. Would recommend using them again.",4 "Poor quality It came in a box with nothing in it but instructions and no hardware....the wood was awful....sent back the day I received it....",0 "Works well for my projects I needed this to laminate my own pins. The mylar is sturdy and works well to protect my images for the wearer.",3 "Good Project I order this to keep me busy at work during down tip, and it's great. I wouldn't say it's an easy pattern, but this is only my 2nd project, and I find it to be giving me the perfect amount of challenge.The kit contains everything you need except a hoop and masking tape. Comes with watermarked fabric (This is a counted cross stitch, not a printed. This watermark is completely decorative), floss, floss sorter, needle, and pattern. They include quite a few helpful hints and tips, as well as fairly simple, easy to follow instructions.If you are just beginning, or have been stitching for a while, this is definitely a good project to pass the time.",4 "Love it I've been working on this piece for a while and I am quite happy with the colors and the project as a whole. I think it will be a great conversation piece for other crafty people who come into my home.",4 "Beautiful item I specifically shopped on Amazon for this item after my son picked it out at a retail store. I got it for about 40% less on Amazon and could have it shipped directly to him. What's not too like. He has finished it and it looks gorgeous.",4 "Stunning! This is really stunning when done. It cannot be photographed to show its true beauty. This is well worth the time energy to finish.",4 "Love it I purchased this a while agoand i still haven't finishedyet but i can't wait to see it on my wall. The only complain ihave is that the colours are slightly different, especially the kaky and light kaki, the darker parts in the scroll, there isn't much difference in the darker part as it looks in the picture here. Anyway is not enough for not giving a full 5stars.As already said, the brown symbols in the canvas are already printed, but i like it anyway, i was looking for something like this, it wouldn't have had the same looking if i would have had to cross stitch hem too, i like the canvas in those spots ""plain"" if you know what i mean.I'll probably buy again from Dimension... when i'll finish this one!Bye!",4 "One of my greats This is one of my favorite cross stitches I have ever done. It took me close to a year to actually finish this one, but it is stunning. The colors in the butterfly really make this design pop. I didn't care for the stitched coin at the top, so I added a Chinese coin to it, as well as changing the colors of the symbols around the side. But the fun in these is to make it your own.It is a challenge, but well worth it. It is a true counted cross stitch, with only having the watermarked symbols printed on the Aida cloth. I highly recommend this beautiful work of art for the counted cross stitch lover in your life!!",4 "Oriental Butterfly This colorful butterfly is a great addition to my completed Oriental pieces. Not really a whole lot of stitching on this one compared to some I've done. The light colored symbols on the fabric are printed on it and don't require stitching. The stitching is limited to the center section, from top to bottom.The black symbols are stitched. I did happen to have a Chinese coin hanging around so I decided that instead of stitching the coin in the pattern, I'm going to stitch my real coin to the pattern in the same place.",4 "A Little Challenging I bought this because I liked the design and after a 10 yr absence from cross-stitching have found this one to be a bit much. I should have started with a simpiler cross-stitch so if your a new to this I'd suggest a different one. The design is nice and the colors are very bright and I received it in a timely manner.",3 "Not a true counted cross stitch I purchased this cross stitch thinking that it was counted only, but the fabric has printed symbols on it with the design stitched on top. Had I known this, I wouldn't have purchased it. The pattern symbols are also very small.",2 "Stiches I love to cross-stitch and I love mice - this is the best of both. This classic tale is perfect as an infant's nursery room wall hanging or for a baby blanket.",4 "Simple easel that works This easel works wonderfully for painting on a table. It's easy to put together and is very simple, but it works great!",4 "sticky residue from labels -GONE! We have used this for years. It instantly wipes clean book, bottles, etc. which had sticky labels or price tags. The residue usually comes off with one wipe of this on a cotton ball, leaving the surface clean like new. it's also good for removing art adhesives.",4 "Love these patriotic stickers! These stickers are exactly what I was hoping for. They are bight and colorful with a good variety. Perfect for what I'm planning to use them for. They arrived promptly with good communication from seller.",4 "Useful decorations for wedding greeting cards If you make very many Wedding greeting cards, this is a nice set of embossing folders to have in your Cuttlebug toolbox. The cards that are decorated with these embossed images seem to sell rather well, too.These folders are rather small, so I center the embossed image on an A2 (4.25""x5.5"") greeting card, and add text plus decorative items such as rhinestones and/or ribbon.Please see above customer images for two of my Wedding greeting cards using these folders.",3 "Great versatile folder set! I use these with my Sizzix Sidekick machine. These are great little folders. Very simple to use with non-Cuttlebug machines. Good quality product!",4 "lots of fun and easy to use I LOVE cuttlebug embosing folders!! They always make clean crisp impressions and are so simple to use. I have many other brands and while they have nice designs, none of them are even close to Cuttlebug when it comes to consistant results. I'm hooked!",4 "Simple and Pretty These embossing plates are very easy to use, and so cute too! I have used them several time and the results are great every time! Highly recommend",4 "Great for embossing I use these for embossing card stock with my CuttleBug and they work fabulously! They make a very nice impression and are fun for my daughter to use as well. I would definitely recommend them.",4 "embossing folder It has several thoughts, and was pleased with the purchase. Received the item timely, which was great as I needed it for an event.",4 "Cute Cuttlebug Designs I'm new to embossing techniques for card making. I searched Amazon for some designs that I could learn from. These small embossing flowers are really cute. They are small so I can cut them out and use them as overlays for my cards. I use the cuttlebug designs with my Big Shot embossing machine. Another good purchase from Amazon.com!",4 "Nice album This is a nice album, and glad that I purchased it. It is small and petite, and will hold 24 pictures. I am glad that I made the decision to purchase this.",4 "Erase cleanly! The colors are a bit unusual, but they are very easy to erase, and they erase clean away, unlike many other colored pencils. The brown more resembles gray.",3 "Fiskars Eyelet setters I am extremely happy with this purchase. My craft space is extremely limited, so having these little setters is perfect for me. I did YouTube videos about them, to make sure I was using them correctly, which helped because they didn't have any directions on the packaging.Only thing I was disappointed about, is that the box it arrived in wasn't packed at all, so the setters (which are heavy because of the springs) broke right through the packaging and were rolling around the box when it arrived. Hasn't affected the setters at all, just a little annoying.Enjoy!",4 "Spring Action I first saw the eyelet setting tool used on one of the crafting programs on TV and I witnessed the moderator making holes after using the spring action a couple of times. I thought this is just what I've been looking for and I could put away my hammer. However, after using the spring action on the eyelet setting tool 5-6 times and still no holes, I gave up and returned the product.",0 "This Company Is REALLY Overpricing This Item Un Du Adhesive Remover is the best sticky-stuff remover I've ever used, and I've had to try half a dozen different products since I can't find it in Wal-Mart or hobby stores anymore. However, it's priced anywhere from $7 to $8 per 4 ounce bottle on various Internet sites, so how this Action Packaged Company thinks they can sell a 4 ounce bottle for $25.99 is a complete mystery to me. I hope no one is actually paying this price.",0 "Amazing product!!! This is unique product that works perfectly to remove all kinds of adhesive stickers and absolutely does not harm the item you are removing the sticker from! It is amazing!",4 "Adhesive remover Good product but company, esticker never sent an invoicealthough, I prepaid, I would like an invoice.",3 "Great product! I was so glad to find this on Amazon. This is the best stuff for removing the backing from rubber stamps, when I needed to redo the mounting. I understand that there might be some delay in getting this product now, as the company (I had heard) was going through some restructuring, but I hope they come back and keep making this. I always want to keep some on hand.",4 "Expensive but not at 4 for 3 - Lazy reader I like these for my photo pages. these seem to be less gummy on the edges than the ones I roll 2 up through the bigger 8x10 cartridges. Now that may be because the edges are easier to burnish before lifting the plastic. Did you miss that step? I did for at least 10 years! Thanks for the video demo Xyron. Everyone should watch those. These seem pricy but the 4 for 3 deal seems better. What 4 for 3? Read on in the fine print. AMAZON should make it larger. I missed it twice. Why read the Blah, Blah, blah? Now I read the the deals as well as the reviews!",4 "Xyron Adhesive Refill Easy installation into my Xyron multi-crafting machine. Nice addition to any crafters hobby collection of tools and paper crafting accessories.",4 "Expensive But Worth It These refills like all the stuff for the Xyron machines are expensive. They are well made though and insert without difficulty. My biggest problem is that they need a warning strip to let you know when you are at the end of the roll. I have ruined a lot of projects that way. I wrote to the company to suggest they find a way to do this and never got a response.",2 "Good Product This is great for making stickers and I also used it on Christmas cards that had cutouts and glitters the cutouts.",4 "Great System Refill for a terrific adhesive system. The Xyron systems easily apply adhesive to the entre back of anything; making it a sticker without messy glues. There is no damage to paper caused by wet adhesives. I own the 5- and 9-inch systems and love them both.",4 "Love my Xyrons! I use my Xyrons for mailing labels and cardmaking and they always do a great job holding things in place.",4 "Happy Crafter Xyron has made crafting easier for almost any size project. The Creation Station is a great tool for adding adhesive to objects used for cards and on scrapbook pages.",4 "Xyron Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive Refill (AT1605-18) This has been great help in preserving things. I hvae used it on many projects including some of my miniatures with great results every time.",4 "scrapbooking necessity I use lots of different size Xyron sticker machines for scrapbooking which can get quite expensive. But the Amazon price is great.",4 "Xyron Permanent Adhesive Refill These arrived in perfect condition and on time. They were the precise product refills that I expected. The refills pop in easily and there is little waste.",4 "Love the Xyron The product arrived quickly and was easy to install in the Xyron. Good price too.",4 "THIS IS NOT DOUBLE SIDED LAMINATE This stuff makes stickers. Very nice. Not at all what I needed for my office; laminating drivers medical cards. My Bad. Now they are opened, I can't return them.......Please be sure you are ordering what you need. double sided laminate is part#510.",2 "Excellent product & service This is a great airbrush. Actually, it is the second one a I get. I got the first one back in 1992, and it is still fully operational. I only got a second one in order to ""speed up"" production, when painting a model with several over laping colors.Botton line is, I couldn't be happier with it. Highly recommended!",4 "Great item Best price I could find. Shipping was fast and the item is top quality. I've owned a few of the brushes and this one is just like the rest, perfect.",4 "Good color, works well in a fountain pen I used an ink converter to put this ink in a cartridge-style fountain pen. It is working well.I like this ink for writing as well as for drawing. The sepia tone is just light enough, not too dark.It dries instantly, doesn't bleed in my paper, doesn't smudge, and doesn't get all over my hand while writing.",4 "This natural ink is fantastic! This wonderful ink has a warm dark rich sepia color. It works well with watercolor, and has great staining power that can be blotted or lifted as needed. And it is all natural! Two thumbs up!",4 "Gotta Love Donna Nice DVD, full size bottles of paint.. Some good patterns.. Only one ""landscape"" type example, beach scene.. Not bad.. But would like to see more landscapes.. This has several other flower patterns we didn't already have, a nice orchid and brearded iris...",3 "Perfect again! Just what I eeded. Great service and quality products. Will do business with again in the future. Thanks again for quick ship",4 "Great cardstock! I bought 50 sheets of the tiara card stock to make wedding invitations, and they turned out beautiful! It is a nice thick card stock with a lovely silver sheen.",4 "Dishes The product was perfect for our needs, however it arrived too late! I even paid extra for shipping!Dianne",4 "good selection good variety of cute stamps - sometimes you only get a couple good ones and the rest are junk. But this set is one of the better ones I've come across.",4 "Just like a real loom! My ""almost 7 year"" old daughter got this loom for Christmas and is thrilled. One of the best things about it is that it comes with a small project already set up and started so that a young child can jump right into the weaving.Before my daughter got this loom, she had been making home made looms out of old shoe boxes which means her projects could not get longer than the shoe box, but the Brio Loom allows you to lengthen the project as long as you like.The loom is complex but since it comes already set up, you get a preview of what you will need to do when it comes time to start a new project. A patient 6 or 7 year old can master the weaving part which is a rhythmic and theraputic motion that my daughter finds fun and relaxing. However, setting up the loom is complex and involves a LOT of measuring strings and tieing each individual string off, so most likely the mom will get stuck with that duty. An older child with a long attention span should be able to handle setting up the loom by herself. The directions are clear but please don't lose them--I have to keep consulting them.The loom is quite impressive looking, much better than expected. It looks like a miniture real loom (which is exactly what it is.) It is made of all wooden parts, even the very small delicate parts--this makes the loom somewhat fragile. Sitting on the loom or stepping on it will break it to pieces but it appears to be durable enough to handle normal wear and tear.The all wooden loom looks nice enough to leave out as part of the room decor. But if you do not want to leave it out, the loom folds down flat and slides right back into its box keeping the project intact and ready to work on the next time you slide it out. The large balls of yarn will not fit into the box but can, still attached to the project, sit next to the box. The box can easily fit in a drawer as it is approximatly 3 inches wide and 21 inches long.This loom is cute but it is much more than a toy! It would make an excellent gift for older children and even teenagers because you can make projects as simple or as complex as you like--a teenager can be very creative with this loom. I believe this loom is also appropriate for adults--in fact I would like to try it out myself, if I could get it away from my daughter :)I hope your child has as much fun with this loom as my daughter!",4 "easy to use, requires patience to set up; look at backstrap looms I just pulled this loom out of storage (saved by my mother from when I had it 30 years ago!) and set it up for my very eager 8 year old. She has previously done paper and grass weaving, and just learned how to knit. She loves the loom, which has stood up to a great deal of use (and even more storage). She watched part of the set up this time, and I've let her know I will do it once more, and will help her once after that -- then I'm done with set-up duty. She's been weaving for about an hour, and has about 9 inches of cloth, I think. Also check out backstrap looms. I set up my 4 3/4 year old with an off-the-cuff one out of posterboard since she was interested in the other loom. She's off and running. I'll make her a sturdier one (or buy one for her) since she's sticking with it and that loom didn't seem to make it into the ""keep forever"" boxes from my chiildhood.",3 "good toy I bought this loom for myself to find out whether I like weaving before I bought some high-dollar, fancy loom (yep, I do.) This a great toy loom. As far as I can tell, the basics are here and work pretty well. If I had children, I would be happy to give them this toy. I may give it to our granddaughter when I get a more serious type of loom. It's not terribly heavy-weight and sturdy, so it may not be suitable for more boisterous children.",3 "In spite of the fun, loom requires LOTS of set-up time My six-year-old daugher received the loom for Christmas. She loved it and went right to work. After weaving for over an hour, she needed help to tie it off. To finish, you must tie forty strings into knots, which is really no problem. The difficulty arises in re-threading the loom, which is very similar to threading 80 needles. I got to 41 in an hour and quit. While I'm sure my time will improve as I get more practice, in reality, the loom will probably go back in the box and onto the shelf. Too bad, because the idea is fabulous; the set-up requires more time than I can reasonably provide each time we want to start a new project.",4 "Super teeny roll, but good quality thread. Bought this to have on hand for those times a really strong thread is needed. My dad always had a huge role of this stuff on hand, and I wanted to have one too. Only problem is, the image gives you no impression on how big a roll this is. So, you know those larger regular sized spool of thread you can get at, say, walmart (measuring, what...1.5"" high) - well, that's how big this one is. So, I'm disappointed with the size, even though it is what it says it is, but, the thread itself is exactly what I wanted.",3 "Great Chinese sumi water color chips It is for the one who is really serious on Chinese sumi-e painting.If you just want to have a try on Chinese sumi-e painting, then the tube version water color (such as Maries') may be the choice for you.",4 "No where near as nice as the picture This beading board is functional, but not a nice piece of wood. For the price, I could get a wood working friend to rout out a plank of nice wood, sand and finish it and have a nice piece with which to mess with my beads.",0 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Great retro watch band I bought this on a whim because it looked just like the one I had back in the early 70's. When it arrived I was amazed that it's EXACTLY like the one I had back then. Whoever makes these things has the ""blueprints"" from the original. It's identical - Oh, and it's kinda cool too. :)",4 "I have been wearing them for years. I have worn watch bands like these for years.I was told recently , ""I noticed your watchband and that was how I recognized you "".As far as ""quailty"" of this watchband , the leather straps are about half as thick and the buckles are rounded on one side.The thickness of the strap makes putiing your watch on easier , however I expect it will wear out sooner.As hard as these are getting to find.I will order another one,to have when it wears out.I am 47 and I know that prices go up , and quality goes down. I really should give this 5 stars and say 100% great.If you wore one ""back in the day"" ,you will be happy with this one.",3 "3 buckle watchband My husband has worn this type of watch band for many years. The only changes in this particular one is the buckles. They are rounded now and make it very difficult to buckle. He gripes about it every morning while putting on his watch.Other than that the quality is great.",3 "could be better the straps wear very thin. that means it will not last long. i`ve hade this product for over 10 years and the straps wear a lot more thicker. i have allways wore one sense the 70`s.",2 "durible fun to wear, got lots of compliments. mike attached a watch to it, it looks cool!! im thinking of getting one",4 "Thin leather I like the band but the leather is thin and the straps are not the same length. Decent band but the quality could be better.",2 "Leather Cuff This is exactly the type of item I was looking for, and it came with no problem. Genuine leather. We need more items like this for sale on Amazon.",4 "LEATHER QUALITY GOOD THIS BAND IS A LITTLE LARGER THAN MY OTHER BAND.THE ROUNDED BUCKLES MAKE IT A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT TO BUCKLE STRAP.I MAINLY BOUGHT THIS ONE AS A SPARE.IT WAS EASIER TO PURCHASE THIS ONE THAN TO MAKE MY OWN.ALSO CHEAPER THAN MAKING MY OWN BAND.IT LOOKS GREAT AND IT SHOULD LAST A FEW YEARS.",4 "beautiful! This is a really awesome bracelet and looks much better in person than in the photo.Perfect for any one who likes leather and hardware:)",4 "just like the 70s When item arrived it reminded me of the ones I had in the 70s. The size, the color and weight seems to be the same. There are 2 things that I didn`t like. I believe other reviews have mentioned this before, but I feel they need to be repeated. Number 1- the rounded buckles make fastening the band really difficult. A square buckle would be much better. Number 2- the straps are really thin and flimsy. I think one or more will break soon. Over all I like the band and will wear it until something breaks.",3 "Its okay but not what i expected It was a little flimsy he band that holds he watch was thin and i din,t like the feel so i gave i to my nephew",2 "Leather Watch Band It is a good quality band.It is great if you like this type.I bought it for my husband as he likes these.He drives a semi truck and they are durable when they get hard use(banged around etc.)",3 "wide black leather cuff product is awesome looks really cool fits perfect leather is really thick and doesnt feel or look cheap at all makes me wish i would have bought two instead",4 "Good Buy This watch band is very cool looking and make (for the most part) with good quality leather. But the straps are very thin and curl up on hot days. also the middle buckle scrapes the strap causing the the sides of the strap to have ribbed lines. Also i have a thin wrist and have to wear a wristband underneath to stop it from moving. so have that in mind when you buy.Also after you buy this, a different picture is show in your orders list. but don't worry you will get the product shown.",3 "Very cool looks so cool but it takes me forever to put it on and i think that they should've put another hole in the middle belt strap,but its all good.because everybody keeps asking me where i got it :D",4 "Husband LOVES this I ordered one of these for my husband and he LOVED it. Old hippie, yes he is. He wore it out so I just ordered 2 more.",4 "Great This is a great wristband for a watch. The price is reasonable - buy this one though, because they have this EXACT SAME wristband under another name if you search for it under the ""watch"" category for $5 more. But anyway, this is definitely badass. Just get a cheap watch and put the actual timepiece part onto this wristband and you'll have a great watch. I'm not a watch person at all, but I now wear this every day. Great product.",4 "So disappointed I ordered this for a friend. The black ""coating"" wears off after a while and underneath its a really odd blue color. Not at all what I expected.",0 "Chips? Why aren't these in sticks as they usually are? I have bought better selection of colors in full sticks for about the same price - I can't imagine working with chips - the process of sumi is grinding down the pigments and I don't know how you can do that properly with chips",0 "HARD TO FIND MATERIAL AT FAIR PRICE THESE COLOR CHIPS ARE VERY HARD TO FIND AND THE SELLER HAS PRICED THEM FAIRLY AND GIVEN EXCELLENT SERVICE. I AM A RETURN CUSTOMER AND A VERY HAPPY ONE.BE WARNED THESE ARE GENUINE PAINT CHIPS AND THE YELLOW IS VERY POISONOUS SO PLEASE KEEP OUT OF THE PATH OF PLAYFUL TABBYS AND CURIOUS CHILDREN.HAVING ACCESS TO THE KIND OF AUTHENTIC COLOR USED IN CHINESE PAINTING IS A WONDER IN TODAYS COMPUTER AGE AND A GREAT JOY TO WE PAINTERS.",4 "Nice addition to a well stocked tool box Two nice flush cutters. Pretty light weight so they cut most wire, but not tiger tail. About what you would expect for the price. They do a good job of getting in close when cutting wire wraps.",3 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Good Introductory Set I am a fiber artist in several different techniques, so I was excited if a bit intimidated to try these painstiks. They are heavy and high quality and cover well. The stiks are self-sealing and fresh product needs to be revealed with each use. A brush and the clear blending stik are must haves when using these for applications that require a firm line, but that is to be expected. These can be heat-set when used on fabric with either an iron or the dryer. I have not yet tried them on a wearable that will take multiple washings but will update this review if I ever do. All in all I was impressed with the product and impressed with Cedar Canyon Textiles, the company that makes the paintstiks. Their website has a lot of additional information regarding how to use the paintstiks and is worth checking out for free projects and updates. A recommended product.",4 "Fun to work with! I really enjoy these paintsticks! The only complaint I have is that when I was using the purple I would have to let it dry and go over it a few times in order to get the thickness of the hue that I wanted.",3 "love oil paintsticks The oil stick are a great medium for painting textiles. I used them with the texture rubbing plates and have wonderful results.",4 "Shiva Oil Paintstik I was generally dissappointed with the color selection. For a beginner with oil sticks, I was expecting true primary colors to work with. It is hard to mix colors when they are not of the right hue. I will be able possibly to use these colors to overwork existing oil paintings. I probably would not recommend for first time buyers.",1 "worked great I bought these so my 10 yr old nephew could draw & write on the back of a homemade quilt. They worked like a dream & he really enjoyed making the design & showing it off when it was done.Definitely recommend them if you want to draw on fabric & make it permanent.",4 "satisfaction my daughter was very pleased with the product and i was happy to receive it before her birthday. she has got all the ones you usually see in the local stores so i enjoyed the chance to get her somthing diffrent and she absolutly loves dolphimns!",4 "Velvet Art Product arrived on time and in good condition. I would purchase again in the future.",4 "p oster I was very happy with the product and also the fast delivery time! Great price!",4 "Awesome collection While still lacking ""something"" this is by far the best teen collection I've looked at. Tons of great ideas.",3 "The Journaling Sells it! This book has neat ideas in it, but the pages are a little too cluttered for me. But what is fantastic about this book are the journaling ideas! They will definitely pull at your heartstrings.",3 "Awesome I checked this item out from our local library and knew it was one I had to have for my own collection. I took a chance and purchased a used book from you and was so [pleased with the excellent condition. Plus, it came in a timely fashion and saved me some money!",4 "Lovely. This yarn worked up into a lovely scarf one of 200 I made over the time I was out with injury. It was very thin, not as thin as baby yarn, very, very silky. I loved this particular color that had slight undertones of blue and violet in this little thread that is woven within it. I sent the scarf to my childhood art teacher, really well received. Knew the color would be right for her. I think from a crocheting point of view I was especially glad to have a pink/purple tone that wasn't cheap or too bright. I worked some I had from my order into quilt blocks for pillows and a blanket. Very easily worked with other yarns though it is a bit on the light weight side.",4 "Caron Yarn Knitted Sweater This wasn't the mixed color I was originally looking to make my sweater, but this color has turned out beautifully. I'm looking forward to wearing the finished product. The price per skein was the best I found on the internet. Thanks again.",4 "Yarn I bought this skein of yarn to complete a project I had previously started and was unable to buy this yarn at a local store as they were no longer carrying Shadows.",3 "simply soft Great color to add to my grandson's new afghan. Good to be able to find them since they are discontinued.",4 "love this yarn I had a very hard time finding this yarn in stores. I much rather go to a store than buy online. BUT when I did order it and I received it very quickly. Plus I didnt have to pay shipping. The yarn looks great in my project. I will definitely be using this yarn again. I look forward to purchasing it through Amazon again as well. Thumbs up from me.",4 "I love this yarn! I love this yarn. The color is beautiful, the yarn is super soft and it feels nice in thick once knitted up.",4 "Too little yarn for WAY too much money! My daughter bought this yarn to start a knitting project. It is nice yarn, but it is a tiny skein and it had a LARGE price tag.Check prices elsewhere to avoid getting RIPPED off.",0 "Lovely. This yarn worked up into a lovely scarf one of 200 I made over the time I was out with injury. It was very thin, not as thin as baby yarn, very, very silky. I loved this particular color that had slight undertones of blue and violet in this little thread that is woven within it. I sent the scarf to my childhood art teacher, really well received. Knew the color would be right for her. I think from a crocheting point of view I was especially glad to have a pink/purple tone that wasn't cheap or too bright. I worked some I had from my order into quilt blocks for pillows and a blanket. Very easily worked with other yarns though it is a bit on the light weight side.",4 "Caron Yarn Knitted Sweater This wasn't the mixed color I was originally looking to make my sweater, but this color has turned out beautifully. I'm looking forward to wearing the finished product. The price per skein was the best I found on the internet. Thanks again.",4 "Yarn I bought this skein of yarn to complete a project I had previously started and was unable to buy this yarn at a local store as they were no longer carrying Shadows.",3 "simply soft Great color to add to my grandson's new afghan. Good to be able to find them since they are discontinued.",4 "love this yarn I had a very hard time finding this yarn in stores. I much rather go to a store than buy online. BUT when I did order it and I received it very quickly. Plus I didnt have to pay shipping. The yarn looks great in my project. I will definitely be using this yarn again. I look forward to purchasing it through Amazon again as well. Thumbs up from me.",4 "I love this yarn! I love this yarn. The color is beautiful, the yarn is super soft and it feels nice in thick once knitted up.",4 "Too little yarn for WAY too much money! My daughter bought this yarn to start a knitting project. It is nice yarn, but it is a tiny skein and it had a LARGE price tag.Check prices elsewhere to avoid getting RIPPED off.",0 "Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork template drunkard's path 4/pkg 8960m I love the ease of use. I can use my small rotory cutter with it. I love the two different sizes.",4 "Marti Michell Templates I bought these templates not knowing what I would be getting. They were exactly what I needed to make the Drunkard's Path Block. I will be getting more of her templates in the future.",4 "Amazing! This template is super easy to use, even for newbies! I am new to sewing and quilting so I was nervous to work with curved pieces. I am not the best cutter with my rotary tools; however, I found the templates to be ideal. They are thick enough to guide the blade without being bulky. So glad I bought these!",4 "Super Accurate! These make cutting and piecing the drunkard's path curved blocks so easy. I recommend the method of sewing with the small piece on the bottom, the larger piece on top with one pin in the middle. This works very nicely.",4 "template Great product. Durable against a rotary cutter and saves your fingers. I bought both sizes. Can't wait to use it.",4 "Moda Dea Yarn I love this yarn, only sad thast it is no longer made and I cannot find it even on Amazon.",4 "Marti Is Always Right... Marti makes everything easy to understand and follow. When she says to read this book before you finish another quilt, she was right!Marti's books are our quilting bibles. Where the others fail, she always has the answers and if you can't find it in her books, shehas a website you can go to for help! Why anybody orders any other quilting books is beyond me. Marti's are the packed with info foreveryone from beginner to advanced and always right on topic and correct.This book is more than machine quilting, it's other tips as well, but, here in this book Marti helps you understand errors, what cancause them, how to correct them in easy to understand and follow directions. This is the 3rd most important book of her's we've bought.We use all three of them 'regularly' no matter what quilt pattern we are making!",4 "Excellent Book This book is excellent for beginners or seasonal quilters. I am a beginner quilter and I will not do a quilter without this book by my side.",4 "Interesting Although I found this book interesting, it was not what I was looking for. Just wish one could review more of book contents before purchase.",2 "I am a new quilter Well written and informative. I found many tips and the instructions make sense. Marti Mitchell is well known in the quilting world for a reason.",4 "Excellent product Marti Michell products are excellent. I am making a Jenny Haskins quilt and tried another brand and it flopped, big time so I bought these and wow, what a wonderful difference.",0 "loved it I loved it and it went great with the halloween project that I was working on. I bought mini unfinished wood coffin's at a craft store that when you opened them they had this really hilarious laughter coming out of them so I painted them black...added rhinestones. I bought valour and glued it to the inside then placed dracula's close inside. Everyone at work loved them.",4 "Great for Scholastic Use and Kid's Hobbies These aren't the best on the market. However they are good for if you are on a budget and need these for scholastic use (grades K-8). Texture is medium-firm and pigment saturation is good. I would recommend something better for the more serious artist. If you are wanting to try out this medium and you are serious about it, I would suggest buying a sampler set of the more expensive quality. Otherwise have fun with this product.",2 "good article really like this pastels, as soon as i got them started to work with them, good quiality overall, i would recomend them",4 "Great Item to Buy I brought this about a month ago. It is absolutely great! I draw many great pictures and had fun with it. Highly recommanded for everyone who is considering to buy a set of oil pastels!",4 "Much more than a ""toy."" If you've never used Oil Pastel Sticks, you are in for a real pleasure. They are so wonderful to work with, and blend like a dream. There are 36 colors in this set, and you can create many more because they blend so well.Get yourself some good quality drawing paper and add a new dimension to your creative expression. Once you try these, you'll buy them again and again. A.W. Faber Castell turns out very high quality items, and this set is a fine example of that quality.",4 "Quality pastels, good price! I bought this box of oil pastels for my son, who loves art and coloring. Crayons and colored pencils are nice, but they don't have the same richness and blendability as pastels.He was delighted to receive them, and has used them a dozen time in a month. These are top quality pastels - not crumbly or dry. The colors range from soft to vivid, and the 36 colors in this box are plenty to choose from.I recommend these for anyone who wants to buy good quality art products. The price was reasonable for the quality we received.",4 "Very nice pastels This was my first time using pastels. I LOVE them. These are just soft enough to be smeared by finger or cloth. But still sturdy enough to draw sharp lines. Overall, nice product.",4 "A time-tested, classic, quality product I highly recommend these pastels for their quality and variety. They're time-tested and true -- a really good bargain for such a fine product. Their composition is conducive to free-flowing creativity.",4 "Wow, disappointed... Never thought I'd give one star to this product. I do like Faber-Castell, I'm an artist and have many products of this brand.This set was a total disappointment. If you ever had 'real' German Faber-Castell items you'll understand what I mean. It's made in Korea not in Germany. It smells bad, the package quality is poor, the pastel quality is poor... urghI know it's all about the price and it's a good value for this money... but when I buy Faber-Castell I expect the famous German quality.",0 "Less than $12 You've got to be kidding. In museum stores this set will cost $25 or more. It's top-of-the line pastels and includes informative pamphlet.Best gift ever for children or professional artists. Simply incredible.",4 "This is awesome!!!!! I really like these oil pastels. They were a great bargain, but they're just like crayons! They are a bit better, but there's not much of a difference. Oil pastels are just wax crayons. Still, I think they're really good because they are much prettier than crayons for their brightness!",4 "Left me wanting a lot more! I wanted a great set of oil pastels to work with and this was not it. I promptly shifted to Sennelier and I think that was money well spent. My advice, when it comes to your oil pastel or any other art material, don't skimp. There are several artist grade pastels out there which are economical compared to the top end brands but provide their value in quality of your art. This site is a good start[...]",1 "Faber Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastels - Box of 36 These pastels ended up being a Christmas present. When I gave them to my girlfriend she was very happy, they are great quality shipped fast!",4 "Daughter's Christmas Gift My daughter wanted these pastels for Christmas, and with the free shipping with other purchases it helped me save money. She loves this set and wants to be graphic designer.",4 "A somewhat confusing device I couldn't figure this one out for a while... and I'm not exactly a moron. I suppose some sort of instructions would have helped. The last ring vice I had worked VERY differently... so I just couldn't figure this one out!! Once I did.. I realized that I have to stick my finger down inside to hold the metal piece at the top still to spread the vice open. With fingernails, this is rather difficult to do. It's a small hole and its pretty difficult to keep it still when you're really cranking the end to open it up for larger sized rings.It has worked... but, there are definitely better ring vices out there.",2 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Great Yarn, Very Overpriced I've loved working with Lion Brand's Woolease for years and would definitely recommend it for projects that you want to be able machine wash without having that icky 100% acrylic feeling. However, I would consider finding somewhere else to buy it: this yarn is typically $3.50-$4.50 per ball, and is listed at nearly $10.00 by this vendor.",1 "Lion Brand Yarn - A quality product I purchased Lion Brand Yarn - Wool-Ease to finish up a sweater I had been working on, as I had run out of yarn. Crafters know that getting a different dye lot can ruin your project. It was a pleasant surprise that one year and a different dye lot later I received an exact match for the original yarn I had purchased.Wool-Ease is a #4 worsted weight, although I find it to knit as a light worsted (not sport). The quality of all of Lion Brand yarns is consistently high. Wool-Ease washes and wears beautifully. A blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool gives the luxurious feel of wool with the wear-ability and wash-ability of acrylic - and NO itchiness.I thoroughly recommend this yarn for any apparel project (or otherwise) that you may be considering.One thing to keep in mind - however - due to the high acrylic content of this yarn it does not block as well as wool. I would avoid doing any heavy lacework/openwork type patterns, as they won't want to block open. It cables beautifully and produces a lovely textured stitch as well. Wonderful pattern definition.",4 "Wonderful yarn! This yarn is wonderful! It is a dream to work with. I've made everything from scarves to baby sweaters to afghans with this yarn. The heathers and mists are the most beautiful. The babay sweaters have been washed over and over and still look like new. I get raves when I give items crafted of this yars as gifts. I wish my local stores woudl carry larger amounts of matching dye lots. I'm finding it difficult to find online dealers who will guarantee dyelots. I'd love to make a sweater for myself out of this yarn if I can find 15 skeins of matching dyelot.",4 "A very nice, basic, easy-to-use yarn....with a caveat I just had an issue with one specific color type (the reviews for multiple colors are getting lumped under one category). The differences are fine if you are expecting it, but can be a bit of a surprise if you are not.Specifically, it is important to check the yarn content realted to the color type you are using as a minority fiber component can have a significant effect on the overall texture. The basic colors are 80% acrylic and 20% wool (which really does make for an easy yarn) however some of the extended colors do have additional contents.I purchased the White Frost--which is 10% polyamide which results in a yarn that has a significantly less 'soft' feel to it than the standard Wool-Ease. It's unfortunate as this is the only true-white Wool-Ease I can find currently (I checked the main Lion website to be sure).In any case, Wool-Ease is a well known, reliable, workhorse type yarn combining some good working qualities from both wool and acrylic...but be aware when checking out the Frosts. (I haven't tried the glitters/multis/sprinkle etc however their content alterations are not as likely to have as much an effect as a 10% polyamide addition). Don't get me wrong, it looks very nice, but it's not something you'd strongly want in some projects.Overall, a highly recommended product but doing your color (and project) specific homework first is important (and the verbiage outlining the content is not well set out on the product description on the site currently).JTG",3 "Recommend I would most definitely recommend this product to others. It arrived on time and the product quality was as expected.",4 "Good quality & colour I bought this for my Mom. She has a club in North Truro. Cape Cod.. They sell their Handy craft local fairs and turn the profits to cancer resurrch & victimes. They told me it was a great wool.",4 "Wonderful, Workble, and Beautiful Yarn The Wool-Ease Yarn I purchased was by far the easiest yarn to crochet that I have used in a long time. The yarn never seemed to split, hasn't frayed, and is still holding strong. The black dying was even throughout the yarn and crocheted into a beautiful gift.",4 "Super soft I love the feel of this yarn. The price is a little more expensive than traditional worsted weight yarn. Nonetheless, the material is very nice to the touch. It has a pretty color, exactly matching what is pictured. The material is something that is smooth against the skin. You could use this yarn to make a wearable project. Another great thing about this material is its washability. You can put this in the washing machine for easy cleaning. I am very satisfied with my purchase.",4 "Just one more! I started a scarf and I bought two balls thinking it would be enough. Well, what do you know, it wasn't. I ordered this and it's a really good match and you'd hardly notice I bought it after. I was just excited to find it since it wasn't in my local craft store anymore!",4 "Nice to work with I plan on knitting a pair of winter socks with this yarn. I like knitting with Lion Brand's Wool-Ease yarn because it does not tend to split at all and just seems to glide on my needles. I'm currently knitting a sweater from a different colorway of Wool-Ease and have some stashed for a Fair Isle scarf.ETA: I'm now making those socks. The yarn is great to work with. I love the subtle variegation in this colorway. They're going to look great when they're done. I've been doing them Magic Loop & trying them on as I go. They also feel great. I *am* having more trouble with splitting than I usually do with Wool-Ease -- maybe it has something to do with the dyes.",4 "works fine This yarn works fine. But I did find that it easily unravels when knitting with 4 bamboo needles. That is to say it is easily ""skewered"".However, I would try knitting a sweater with it as it is really soft.",3 "Good Compromise This yarn is a great compromise for those of us who prefer wool for it's warmth...but need to use acrylic for its ease of care. This yarn is the perfect choice for me for afghans for children - the wool is necessary for warmth and the acrylic is necessary for the washability. It shows great stitch definition and has nice ""heft"". There's nothing wimpy about this yarn.One thing though, unless you order only one skein, it's overpriced here at amazon (which surprises me). Even with shipping, it's less expensive to order directly from lionbrand.com, even when it's not on sale. Sorry amazon.",3 "Great! This yarn is soft, but strong and because of the larger size, it's super fast to work with. The strands stay together really well, unlike some yarns where you find yourself catching/snagging on half the strand or in places that you don't want to be. One review mentioned a glittery string, and I think that may only be in a few select colors, as mine didn't have that and many of the colors I've seen in stores didn't either. Love it, great for making hats and stuff like that. As one review said, it is probably cheaper to drive to the store and buy it though, if you can find it there.",4 "Quality yarn Very good. Very warm, as well. There was a discrepancy from the yarn and my pattern on what size needles to use. I used a size down from the yarn's suggestion and was fine.",4 "Very unhappy Made a blanket as a gift and it leave fuzzy and clumps everywhere. Continued to wash and it got fuzzy. Very disappointed after spending over 90 dollars for yarn. [...]",0 "Over Priced! Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit.",1 "Not sure if it was me or the product I didn't realize this yarn had a glittery string in it-- probably my own fault for not looking closely enough when I ordered. Received it quickly though!",2 "Great template It's what you need in a circle template. I particularly like the fact that there are small bumps molded into the template to elevate a teeny bit above the paper. That way markers or wetter pens won't bleed under the plastic onto the paper. That is a simple but much appreciated feature.",4 "Does what it's supposed to do The Circle Template, plain and simple, does what it is supposed to do. I use it in my drafting class. That is all.",4 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Camel Jiffy Yarn makes Soft, Cozy Afghans Lion Brand Jiffy is a soft bulky yarn a little heavier than sports yarn.I enjoy making afghans from Jiffy yarn because they are warm and cozy. The colors are true and the finished products are very pretty. A crachet hook size H, I or J works well with this yarn.",4 "Some of the prettiest yarn I've ever seen I bought this yarn to make prayer arrows, because the color variation will be so attractive. Now I think I want to knit a sweater with it. It's good texture, feels good, and is gorgeous! I this the price is fair as well. Variegated yarns can be tricky to work with, but I think this one will be easy to use and will make for a great effect. It would be wonderful as a coat as well!",4 "Ridiculously overpriced. Wow! Amazon is selling Lion Brand Jiffy for $9.20? It's regular price at Jo-ann's is $3.99, I believe. I just went to Joann.com, and Jiffy waslisted as $3.29 reg. price.",0 "prayer shawl yarn I made my first prayer shawl out of this yarn. It turned out so pretty and soft.",4 "Small roll and expensive Ordered 4 rolls for $5 each. I thought they were bigger than they were so I had to order another 4. The price went from $5 to $5.50. Today the price is over $9. Something is wrong with this listing. Not too happy with purchase.",1 "Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn The yarn is beautiful and exactly as described online. It arrived much sooner than I'd expected.",4 "Perfect topper to house plants I use this as topping to my house plants. Gives an overall rustic layer to cover the planter and the plastic pot. Looks great!",4 "Nice size, looks sharp I bought this after being unwilling to buy a huge box at the local craft supply store. This comes very tightly bundled together, and creates kind of a mess when taking out of the bag. Once situated, however, it makes a world of difference.Great for sprucing up the office plants sitting on the window ledge. I bought plants and the earth colored pots at Ikea and this moss matched the brownish planters perfectly.Also great for arranging gift planters as well, pickup a nice container and some small plants at the home center, and save a bunch doing what the florist charges a premium for.",3 "Good Compromise This yarn is a great compromise for those of us who prefer wool for it's warmth...but need to use acrylic for its ease of care. This yarn is the perfect choice for me for afghans for children - the wool is necessary for warmth and the acrylic is necessary for the washability. It shows great stitch definition and has nice ""heft"". There's nothing wimpy about this yarn.One thing though, unless you order only one skein, it's overpriced here at amazon (which surprises me). Even with shipping, it's less expensive to order directly from lionbrand.com, even when it's not on sale. Sorry amazon.",3 "Great! This yarn is soft, but strong and because of the larger size, it's super fast to work with. The strands stay together really well, unlike some yarns where you find yourself catching/snagging on half the strand or in places that you don't want to be. One review mentioned a glittery string, and I think that may only be in a few select colors, as mine didn't have that and many of the colors I've seen in stores didn't either. Love it, great for making hats and stuff like that. As one review said, it is probably cheaper to drive to the store and buy it though, if you can find it there.",4 "Quality yarn Very good. Very warm, as well. There was a discrepancy from the yarn and my pattern on what size needles to use. I used a size down from the yarn's suggestion and was fine.",4 "Very unhappy Made a blanket as a gift and it leave fuzzy and clumps everywhere. Continued to wash and it got fuzzy. Very disappointed after spending over 90 dollars for yarn. [...]",0 "Over Priced! Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit.",1 "Not sure if it was me or the product I didn't realize this yarn had a glittery string in it-- probably my own fault for not looking closely enough when I ordered. Received it quickly though!",2 "A decent knife for the price This is not a bad knife. My only complaint is that with almost every Buck knife I've ever owned they tend to have really brittle blades. If you pry or twist too much on this blade you will chip it. The extra hard steel (which is what makes them brittle) also makes the hard to sharpen. The only real effective tool I've found for sharpening a Buck knife is a diamond stone. They are pretty sharp out of the box and as long as you don't chip the blade they hold an edge better than many other knifes.",2 "Lightweight Gentleman's Knife You should always have some sort of knife on you, and this is the one to have when you don't want a heavy knife weighing down your pocket. Those hunting or tactical knives with 6 inch+ blades look real neat, but let's face it, are you really gonna carry one in public? This little gem takes care of most of the chores you need a knife for. It can attach to you keychain or slip right into that mini pocket in your suit or sportcoat.Slim and light, you won't even notice it's there. Doesn't make a lump like those thick Swiss Army knives. Nice to see something made in the USA. The blade is strong and sharp; being a lockback, it won't fold back on your finger like my old boy scout jacknife used to.",4 "Nice little knife This little knife fits on my key chain. It is just right for opening a small package with a tape seal or opening a small box with the same. It's very sharp. You could shave with it. So far it has stayed sharp even after slicing open plastic bags and other small cutting jobs. For the price, it's a handy little knife to have on hand.",3 "Good Compromise This yarn is a great compromise for those of us who prefer wool for it's warmth...but need to use acrylic for its ease of care. This yarn is the perfect choice for me for afghans for children - the wool is necessary for warmth and the acrylic is necessary for the washability. It shows great stitch definition and has nice ""heft"". There's nothing wimpy about this yarn.One thing though, unless you order only one skein, it's overpriced here at amazon (which surprises me). Even with shipping, it's less expensive to order directly from lionbrand.com, even when it's not on sale. Sorry amazon.",3 "Great! This yarn is soft, but strong and because of the larger size, it's super fast to work with. The strands stay together really well, unlike some yarns where you find yourself catching/snagging on half the strand or in places that you don't want to be. One review mentioned a glittery string, and I think that may only be in a few select colors, as mine didn't have that and many of the colors I've seen in stores didn't either. Love it, great for making hats and stuff like that. As one review said, it is probably cheaper to drive to the store and buy it though, if you can find it there.",4 "Quality yarn Very good. Very warm, as well. There was a discrepancy from the yarn and my pattern on what size needles to use. I used a size down from the yarn's suggestion and was fine.",4 "Very unhappy Made a blanket as a gift and it leave fuzzy and clumps everywhere. Continued to wash and it got fuzzy. Very disappointed after spending over 90 dollars for yarn. [...]",0 "Over Priced! Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit.",1 "Not sure if it was me or the product I didn't realize this yarn had a glittery string in it-- probably my own fault for not looking closely enough when I ordered. Received it quickly though!",2 "Good Compromise This yarn is a great compromise for those of us who prefer wool for it's warmth...but need to use acrylic for its ease of care. This yarn is the perfect choice for me for afghans for children - the wool is necessary for warmth and the acrylic is necessary for the washability. It shows great stitch definition and has nice ""heft"". There's nothing wimpy about this yarn.One thing though, unless you order only one skein, it's overpriced here at amazon (which surprises me). Even with shipping, it's less expensive to order directly from lionbrand.com, even when it's not on sale. Sorry amazon.",3 "Great! This yarn is soft, but strong and because of the larger size, it's super fast to work with. The strands stay together really well, unlike some yarns where you find yourself catching/snagging on half the strand or in places that you don't want to be. One review mentioned a glittery string, and I think that may only be in a few select colors, as mine didn't have that and many of the colors I've seen in stores didn't either. Love it, great for making hats and stuff like that. As one review said, it is probably cheaper to drive to the store and buy it though, if you can find it there.",4 "Quality yarn Very good. Very warm, as well. There was a discrepancy from the yarn and my pattern on what size needles to use. I used a size down from the yarn's suggestion and was fine.",4 "Very unhappy Made a blanket as a gift and it leave fuzzy and clumps everywhere. Continued to wash and it got fuzzy. Very disappointed after spending over 90 dollars for yarn. [...]",0 "Over Priced! Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit.",1 "Not sure if it was me or the product I didn't realize this yarn had a glittery string in it-- probably my own fault for not looking closely enough when I ordered. Received it quickly though!",2 "Good for the price My 18 yrd old is an inspiring artist so she goes through brushes like a teenager goes through shoes. I figure she will eventually find a certain type that she will stick with...eventually.",2 "Decent These are ok brushes for student artists like me. They dont shed, which is important. If you get serious, you might want to spend more.",3 "Nice brushes I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these brushes especially for what I paid for them. Would order again or as gift.",4 "Nice brushes, good variety I bought these brushes at the same time I bought some others here on amazon and these came in second place. These brushes are just ok, the heads on mine were a little loose and the handles are chipping as I use them and wash them. They still work pretty well and I have not had any loose hairs coming off on my canvas. I use these with acrylics and am painting on canvas and wood. I probably will not buy these again but they were not terrible.",3 "Well done. These items were as advertised, bold and clean. They are a full service use that requires an unusual break in decency.",4 "New brushes...dream come true Really like these brushes, however I did cut the bristles on two of them to make them more to my liking/",3 "For a friend I thought it would be bigger, my friends likes them so. I guess it ok. I don't have much else to say about because I haven't used it",3 "Princeton Series 9000 Brown Handled Brush Sets 9143 set of 7 Dont expect anything fancy and you wont be disappointed. These are regular price point focused wooden handles paint brushes. You get what you pay for.",3 "Just as expected This is a gift for Christmas - I don't know much about paint brushes and am giving to someone who does - hoping it is a good choice.",3 "good buy My daughter needed these for her art class. I'm pleased and feel that I got the best deal I could. Very fast too.",4 "CHEAP These are the WORST stretchers I've ever used!Masterpiece is a good brand, usually, however I think these are knock offs or the defective ones they throw away.Like the previous reviewer stated, they arent cut evenly- and they dont fit into other masterpiece stretchers.I always stretch my paintings, and 80% of the time I used masterpiece stretchers from Hobby Lobby, I bought these because they were cheaper....I guess poor quality comes with lesser price :(",0 "Excellent value Bought several sets of these in varying sizes and they are great value for the price. At first it appears hard to get the frame square but the knack is when they are fitted together, simply measure across diagonally. If they readings are different then they are not square. Simply hold frame upright (I used my feet to stand on the bottom piece while holding the top) and then lean the frame in direction of the shorter measurement. Hard to describe but works.",4 "Easy to assemble! Quality materials, great packing, fast shipping, really great prices! Easy and quick to assemble. Stretched canvas looks wonderful! Would definitely buy more if needed.",4 "Nothing fancy, but they work These screwdrivers aren't fancy at all, but they do the trick. They aren't magnetic, which is very good. They come in two cheap little plastic cases, kinda like those pocket protectors for pens, and they have extra tips included. If you're a professional watchmaker, you'll probably already have some Bergeon screwdrivers, and these will seem incredibly inferior. But if you just like to tinker these are fine. And they are dirt cheap!",2 "Don't buy - crap bought it wanting to frame few canvases I bought on ebay.they are very low quality, they cut in wrong angles, they do not fit one each other.I am sorry I did not got the michael's ones which were much better quality.they are not cut at 45 degrees, each one is in a different way.",0 "DO NOT BUY!! These are the WORST stretchers I've ever used!Masterpiece is a good brand, usually, however I think these are knock offs or the defective ones they throw away.Like the previous reviewer stated, they arent cut evenly- and they dont fit into other masterpiece stretchers.I always stretch my paintings, and 80% of the time I used masterpiece stretchers from Hobby Lobby, I bought these because they were cheaper....I guess poor quality comes with lesser price :(",0 "很棒的毛筆/great brush! Tried this brush after purchasing a competing and slightly more expensive one from another supplier. Much easier to execute turning strokes, end lines elegantly, etc. My Chinese calligraphy instructor, who is in his 70s but has been practicing this art since the age of four, pronounced it ""very good"" and gave it a thumbs up. He said it is even better than his own comparable brush (stiff hairs, best for regular script/楷書), which he bought in Taiwan. He said I should use this brush all the time for the rest of the year-long course.",4 "Chinese Calligraphy Set I LOVED it the first time I used it! As time went on I grew apart from it, and now it just sits in my closet. Came very well packaged and in perfect condition!",4 "Great item, great price This was a Christmas gift for my 13 yr old granddaughter. She is studying the Chinese language (verbal and written). She said she couldn't wait to show everyone when she got back to school from Christmas break.",4 "Really Cheap This is decorative but cheap. It comes with no instructions and personally my order had a broken piece. Buy it for the 2-7 age crowd. Otherwise it is not worth looking into.",0 "Very Nice Beginner's Set I have really enjoyed this Chinese calligraphy writing and brush painting/sumi set for practicing my Chinese calligraphy/Kanji, as well as using this in my art. It is true that the brushes included (just slightly over 5"" from end to end) are shorter than more traditional brushes, (I expected this with the given dimensions of the case), but for a beginner, this is a really nice set to start out with. The case is attractive enough to leave sitting out when not in use, and I like the ink grinding process, which allows me to increase or decrease the intensity of the pigment according to my needs. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive but nice beginner's Chinese calligraphy set.",4 "only a child's set The image is misleading. this is a child's beginning set, suitable for someone between 3 and 9 years old. the brushes are about 1/3 the size of a normal chinese calligraphy brush. But then what would you expect for $12?",0 "My granddaughter loves this Got this for my granddaughter, she loves it, and is working on her letters.Arrived in good time and in perfect condition.",4 "Love it I bought this sumi set for my son. I will let him describe his reaction.Pretty stoked and impresed by the detail and authenticy of the set.",4 "Not good I really don't like. The price is really cheap, but it really worth "every penny". So be prepare what you pay is what you gonna get!",1 "Great accesories, not the Brushes. (read for Directions) I just started getting into the whole Chinese Calligraphy, and I may not have bought this from Amazon, but it was the only box left at a Chinese store in a mall. The brushes are indeed small, but are still good enough to hold, I'm a teenager and I was able to hold these well. The accessories are great to keep, but the bristles on the brushes are not the greatest. The key is to let the brushes dry vertically, and that is why the loops are at the end. It would be great if they had a Brush tree rack or whatnot, but I just use nail filer sticks resting over a counter ^^; Anyway, The Ink stick is REALLY REALLY weak. Very pretty, but again it's more for a beginners. I just used it for the first time tonight and I found it hard to get the ink to get dark. But at least I'm happy that I found a better way to get the accessories I needed.For people who wanted directions:The little cup on the right is for water, and there is a little spoon under the ink pad to scoop it out... hint, you need to tilt the cup in order to fill the spoon up.The little mountain shaped thing is a brush rest, so like if you needed new brush because the bristles are tired (that happens a lot it seems) you rest it there and etc.The stone and the other container on the left is a stamp that you would find on calligraphy murals with the red. This is your signature. You will need to carve your stone in order to do this correctly. I was told people can do it for you but I'm not sure how much it would cost.",2 "Cheap This product was cheap and some of the parts broken upon receipt. Definitely Seemed to be mass produced, the brush handles are plastic, not wood and were cracked.",1 "Perfect Gift! I bought this for a friend and they loved it. In my mind, I thought the product would be a bit larger but it's actually small. It's not too small but it's neat and functional. Thank you to the seller.",3 "Incomplete, damaged, used I received this item missing 2 of the brushes, one broken, a slightly crushed case, and the product appear to have been used. The shipping packaging was fine. I began the process of return for replacement, which was not offered, only a refund. Problem is the refund amount is only two thirds of the purchase price after shipping, even less with UPS pickup. I'm keeping the item as it was intended for a gift, but I will have to try finding replacement brushes at the craft store. So much for internet convenience. If it was complete, it would be a nice little gift for a young person new to sumi e.",1 "Low Quality Received this order. Very bad quality. One of the pens was damaged. This is not good for any real use. Recommend NOT buy it to everyone.",0 "brushes I send one back because brushes were broken. Brushes are broken on the second set also. Did not want to deal with sending it back again.",1 "Miniature junk This set is a miniature imitation of the real thing. Basically a one third scale model of a real calligraphy set. The post says 5 brushes in the listing and two brushes in the product description, the photo shows 4 brushes which is what you get. The inkstone is different and although the little water spoon clearly looks metal in the photo on delivery it is plastic. This is just another sleaze-ball Chinese outfit selling garbage to Americans.",0 "Debbie Bought this item as Christmas gift and it was dearly loved. It came every item indivally wrapped. I have a similar item to this but this set is wonderful especially for the price",4 "Not a good set The brushes and everything else are super tiny, only a child's hand can hold those. Not a good set at all. Rather just go to micheal's art store and get the sumi set there. Just stay away from this set, unless you you buy this as a gift for your 3 years old child.",0 "Chinese Calligraphy Set This item comes in a very nice case and has great presentation. It is perfect for a ""beginning"" calligraphy student. My 11 year old son loves his set and was very happy with the items included. If you are looking for something more advanced you would want something with a little finer brushes. I would buy this item again for a child.",3 "Instructions ? I recently received the larger kit (more brushes), and have no doubt that it will suffice for a beginner like me; but I have not used it, because instructions are lacking regarding the use and maintenance of a brush. For example, how does one1. prep the brush before use,2. charge it with ink,3. hold it,4. make broad and thin strokes,5. clean and dry it,6. and maintain it?I could experiment and, perhaps, find answers, but I might also estlablish bad writing habits. What is the proper technique for making ink, and how does one check foe proper consistency? BYW, what's that little plastic soon for?Right now I'm casting about on the net for answers.",3 "Chinese calligraphy set This is a nice set to get started in Chinese calligraphy. While I enjoyed the novelty of grinding the ink, it didn't take long till I purchased a separate bottle of ink to get to painting quicker. I still haven't figured out how I am going to use the little spoon? :)",2 "It was good for aesthetic display, but not for actual use The product was nice overall, however I felt that it's only good for displaying in a cabinet. I tried to use it but the brushes are too small, and the ink isn't very effective either. If someone really wants to practice calligraphy, they should buy the liquid ink and larger brushes.",3 "Better than expected! This arrived sooner than expected and was beautiful! The photo on line does not do it justice. I have thoroughly enjoyed using it as a beginner, and look forward to adding to it's basics as I get better at ink brush technique.",4 "Just what my grand daughter wanted The same afternoon I ordered it from Amazon the dealerconfirmed the order and notified me that it had beenshipped. Can't ask for better service than that.It was everything I expected and just what mygranddaughter wanted. I'm not an expert oncalligraphy but I looked at a lot of sets in storesand on line and this seemed to be high quality ata reasonable price.",4 "Complete crap I just got this today. And i thought it was going to be great. But when i opened the box, one of the brushed were snapped in half, the stone stamp is just a block, and the spoon is crappy plastic.",0 "Smooth & Flowing I found this item very helpful in improving Chinese calligraphy. It is ideal for starters. I love the one I have and feel it has been a Godsend in improving calligraphy. It's like the thick pencils for beginner writers of Western languages. These brushes are on the thick end so beginners can get used to the proper way of holding them and writing with them. Excellent for any beginner.",4 "AMAZING! Everything in the kit is perfect! Its everything you need in there to use for chinese calligraphy! I <3 it! I know make lots of art with it!MUST HAVE!it is probably the best you can buy!",4 "Great Good product, the ink is a nice black, not too shiny not too matte, it will last a long time, it has that musky natural scent that implies good quality, rather than others I've tried that smell of glue or paint.",4 "Great Product This ink stick is an excellent, high-quality product at minimal cost. The ink grinds with little effort at all and produces a smooth, dark black ink. At a mere five dollars, this is an excellent buy.",4 "Art Supplies Online For keeping art store supply visits to a minimum, for me, [...] is a great convenience. Not only did they have the product that I was looking for, 'Galkyd Painting Medium' at a good price, but I was able to get it delivered to my house.",4 "Reallg Good Life Casting Kit - Highly Recommended The Smooth-On ""Life Casting Starter Kit"" is an all inclusive kit for making life cast (really geared to making a copy of a ""hand"") and includes the container, Alja-Safe (to make the ""one time use"" mold), Plaster (for the casting), a DVD (showing how to do life casting, including whole body), and Instructions.This kit is a good starting point for those wanting a single casting of a hand or who want to learn the basics of life casting. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly and you will get good results from this kit.Recommended!CFH",4 "Life Casting made easy I have never done an art project of this sort before but I thought it would be a cool thing to do with my son. I watched the dvd that came with it which really helped. Also if you look up Smooth-On's website they have a bunch of other videos and demos for other products. I first made a test mold of my finger so I understood the process (recommended) and then made a mold of my sons hand. He thought it was really cool. It was enough alginate for the finger and the hand but that's about it. There was more than enough plaster.I would recommend this for anyone. Great product.",4 "grate It came here fast. It everything it described. cant wait to try it soon. I like how the dvd is placed in the bag.",4 "Perfect for the price This set does the trick for me but I wouldn't purchase this particular set if looking for an extremely reliable, long-term tool.I only needed it for some ""here & there"" hobbies of mine so I took the risk since the price was so cheap compared to other sets.I feel as though the price is fantastic for the quality of the tools. It came with more extra blades than I expected (& I'm sure I'll use them sooner rather than later). The stand is cheaply made & the holes for the screwdrivers are a pretty tight fit but it gets the job done & that's all that matters to me!",3 "Best buffing wheel I've ever purchased for my Dremel! I use my dremel for buffing polymer clay and have struggled with making my own buffing wheel. I saw this on Amazon and snatched it up right away and I'm so glad I did. It's so well stitched and the fabric they use is absolutely perfect for polymer clay. I'd highly recommend it!",4 "OMG, this pen is the WORST!!! I bought the Sheaffer fine point Viewpoint Calligraphy Pen two days ago. I have had a problem with this pen flooding, blotting and leaking from the first time I attempted to use it. There are ink stains on my desk, my arms, six out of ten fingers and most likely my nose or mouth (as I've probably absent mindedly scratched at an itch). Not little ink dots, either. It looks as if a clumsy cop attempted to finger print me. I'd love to sit and write more about this pen, but I have to go wash my hands--AGAIN.",0 "not so great The ink gets everywhere, it is so annoying, it even gets on the grip, and I don't think that is supposed to happen. The pen itself works, and comes with 2 ink refills, one blue one black. But i don't really like it, i can't use it without getting my hands black, the delivery was fast though.",2 "New Style Pen- Not so great I have used Sheaffer pens (manufactured by Bic- fyi) for years and am very disappointed in the new design. The ""cut out"" for the ink level is in a bad location. It causes difficulty when trying to make certain letters if your nib is not lined up correctly, your pen may slip if your hand is over this HOLE and the edges are sharp. I don't understand the need for a HOLE to view ink levels. Why not a transparent barrell? I have fairly small hands and the hole cuts into my hand with every letter. I recommend changing brands",0 "fairly disappointed This pen has a flow problem. It will write for maybe half a page, and then no amount of shaking and pleading will make the ink come out. The barrel cut-out to see the ink cartridge is pretty cool, however I agree with the other commenters that the cut-out edges are needlessly sharp. I would not buy this pen again.",1 "Pretty good Now everyone says its bad but honestly I picked it up at staples for 6 bucks. I haven't used a fountain pen since high school. But the pen is kinda awkward since the barrel hole is uncomfortable and every now and then I have to tap it to get the ink flowing. But other than that I think it's good.",2 "Bad Ink Flow And Flooding This Pen is Not Good. This Was My Very First Fountain Pen And iWas Very Very Disappointed With How The Pen Has A Problem With The Ink Flow And You Are Planing To Buy This Pen I Wouldn't Recommend It To Any Body.",1 "no problems, yet... I have owned one of these for some months and have yet to experience any undesirable effects. My hands are large, though.",4 "enjoyable i like fountain pens this one is nice i have many friends that saw me using it and wanted to try it. they deemed it the snazzy pen",4 "This is not a 1 lb bar No it doesn't say 1 lb bar in the description. I was expecting a 1 lb bar based on the 1 lb shipping weight in the description. Bar only weighs 6 oz, that's 1/4 lb of polish. Shipping weight should say more like 7 oz with bubble envelope it ships in.",1 "All around amazing pen -- Takes maintenance I'll start by saying I don't use this pen for drafting. I love to write with this pen because the lines get really dark, are extremely consistent, and the feel of writing with it is very satisfying, like a sharp pencil or a fountain pen.These pens do require you to keep it at a roughly 80-90 degree angle to maintain ink flow, but I don't mind that.I also don't like to use the Koh-I-Noor Technical Pen Ink. It clogs the pen quickly and regularly. Black India Fountain Pen Ink almost never clogs it, and is still very dark and doesn't soak through paper.With minor maintenance and the right ink, this pen will last you forever.",3 "Right On, Chem Undergrad! Chem Undergrad is right on, I feel. I started writing every day with a Rapidiograph pen back in 1960. Yes! 1960! Back then, the pens were black plastic and looked more or less like ordinary fountain pens, albeit with very same point design. I suspect the points would interchange with those available today. I have gone through perhaps a dozen or more sizes and examples and still use Rapidiographs for most writing. I love them. Can't say about the ink question but think I may try the brand Chem Undergrad recommends. . . .Rabe Anton",4 "Mundial shears These are just what we wanted. No plastic handles. Forged not stamped, and not made in china",2 "New Fancy Scissors My wife had used Cutco large scissors for many years with excellent results. As things do happen, they suddenly disappeared and we couldn't find them for weeks. For the holidays, I searched for a replacement and found these as advertised on Amazon.They are really terrific! High quality, sharp as can be, and very well made. My wife can cut anything again...",4 "Cheap rotary tool bit kit Very cheap rotary tool bits. They flimsy and the come apart too easily when used.",1 "great product I have stretched out holes from years of wearing heavy earrings. I can't wear earring unless they're posts or lever back. Now I can buy any earrings and replace the backs with the lever backs. I bought several different ""colors"" so I can match any earrings I buy.",4 "Nice stuff I was doing Flemish oil techniques, and drying took up to three weeks. Switched to Liquin and was able to have applications drying sometimes overnight. Now I'm blasting through my work. It's amazing, and it gives my paintings depth and richness of color I really loved.",3 "Excellent! The Winsor & Newton 250ml Liquin arrived in perfect time and shape, exactly as advertised. I highly recommend this vendor.",4 "W/N Liquin Been useing Liquin a long time. Very consistent with a good shelf life. A good all in one medium for oil paint",4 "A Must for Oil Painting Liquin is a must for any oil painter. The effects you can achieve are endless, and it helps sluggish whites dry faster. It goes a long way, too!",4 "excellent flow and consistency After several years of trying countless different linseed oils, I finally found this oil to give your paint a nice, even 'flow' while not thinning them to a watery, too loose consistency. Whether I mixed this with another medium or solvent, the oil maintains its quality and has given good results in my painting. I have always found it difficult to strike just the right products to help me achieve the painting effects I wish, but this brand of oil has solved that problem. The low price just adds to it's superiority, making it a definite worth to try.",4 "great product This oil medium will last any painter an extremely long time. It is great quality and a great price!",4 "great product, delivered quickly timely service and good price. I don't know what else to say in this review except that I'm only reviewing it because they've been pestering me with emails to review it. The product is linseed oil for pete's sake. whats to review.",4 "good item ideal for easy paint oil, it shines and prevents ruptures on the pain, it makes duraility to the paintings, good presentation size, we are really sattisfied",4 "good needed for oil painting, good value, good quality, arrived quickly, happy with purchase. I don't have seven more words as is required so this is it",3 "Wonderful! Great product, great seller! I would suggest both friends and family to purchase from this seller. Thank you very much for the timely response",4 "Great oil medium M Graham produces quality oil mediums for painting. It's definitely a more economical purchase than linseed oil.You also don't want to buy cooking walnut oil instead of the actual mediums for painting since they do tend to spoil faster. I find this brand great for longevity as well. Haven't had a problem and coats palettes easily and removes oil paints easily as well.",3 "arrived on time Its a gift--Hope my husband likes it.I love the idea of it being more safe to use.thank you",4 "pouring is tricky If I only need a couple of drops per inch of paint then I'll have to transfer it to another container to use correctly.",3 "another healthy oil? Walnut oil is one of my healthy additions to my kitchen. Now I want to do the same by replacing Linseed oil as well.Does any of our artist customers use it? Any advice? Can you add Clove Oil to Walnut as with Linseed to extend drying time?What about mediums? Any recipes?",4 "It works for me A very nice oil painting medium. It allows the paint to flow and to have a quicker drying time, typically overnight. However, you can control that drying time by using less and still work wet into wet, if need be.I like the surface shine when it dries. It may also eliminate the need for some paintings to be varnished. No odor! Really. Does not turn into a heavy gel like liquin or other alkyd mediums do after air gets in the bottle. I left some Grahm's out in a cup over night and except for a very thin film which a pulled off, it was totally usable.I bought this after a recommendation and I am happy to recommend it to others.",4 "Good thinning and drying agent. I tend to put the paint on heavily and my paintings took forever to dry. This medium allows the oil paint to dry more quickly. It works well for me.",4 "Great Medium My new favorite medium. I also bought a small squeeze bottle so I can simply squeeze a drop or two into my pile of paint. No mess and no waste!",4 "Completely full container This stuff is great. The container was filled to the very top, no bubbles. In my opinion, much better than liquin, but I use both.",4 "Thomas Gallaudet and Alice on a rubber stamp! There are so few rubber stamps that feature sign language (with the exception of some fingerspelling ABCs) or Deaf culture that it's refreshing to see items like this! The design is of a drawing of the statue of Alice Cogswell and Thomas Gallaudet, commemorating his teaching her language through signs. The stamp itself is high quality, made of real rubber, cushion, and a hardwood mount. BTW, the stamp is actually made by another company (that sells to this vendor) and they have many more sign language designs online at ASLstamp.",4 "Basic PED-Basic It is a very basic software - all you can do is to change the size of images from 90% to 120%,preview and download them on your design card.If you have windows 7 do not use the CD software that comes with it. It's too primitive for it. [...]The software works great and is simple and basic. You'll be very happy with it unless your expectations exceed the software's capabilities.",4 "PED Basic I was told when I bought my Brothers Embroidery Machine that I would need a magic box which runs about $250. I looked on Amazon and found the ped basic and decided to try it. It has worked worked great and is less than half the price. Amazon was quick in their shipping also. I highly recommend it.",4 "Great Product for embroidery designs I am new to embroidering and I love this product. It allows me to download designs and transfer them to an embroidery card for use in my machine. I recommend copying your designs to a CD or memory stick though. The card doesn't hold a lot of data. It is a great product for beginners.",4 "Brother PED Basic Software An absolute necessity for downloading any graphics from the internet or CD's. It doesn't always mention it when you but the machine but if you want a design that is not on the machine, you have to have this software.",4 "Too much for too little I can not believe the market tolerates these prices. It works great for what it is intended to do. Allows you to view your PES designs and transfer them from your computer to the blank card you insert in your embroidery machine. No editing features and the card only holds 4mb. Now I have to go spend another 400.00 to 800.00 to get additional software for editing features. Absolutely ridicules! I did get this item for HALF PRICE! So am happy about that. I just wanted to monogram a baby quilt I made, not send the kid to college.Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs",3 "works well just should've been more clear about windows vista I ordered this card last week and received it over the weekend. I went to install it and was having problems. It wasn't until I went to the brother website that I learned you are NOT supposed to put the included disc in your computer if you have vista. NO WHERE in the advertising or package did it say this. I understand that vista is quite new but Amazon should make sure those who purchase this need to go to the website to upload the upgraded file for vista.",3 "Beware Windows XP x64 Users! I really can't rate the product itself because I can't use it! I have Windows XP Professional 64-bit Operating System and no matter what I try I cannot get the drivers to work with my OS. Have tried Brother support and they just keep telling me to do the same thing over and over to no avail. I am not computer illerate but have had absolutely no luck with this product with this OS. Beware, if you have XP 64-bit OS!! I will have to get my computer guy over here to try to install the drivers, if he can't get the drivers installed, I guess I'm out the money for the product, even though Brother says it will work with my system. What a hassle!!",0 "Sucks!! I tried and tried to get it to work. :( This program SUCKS!! DO NOT BUY it! I bought PED-BASIC for my Brother 150 embroidery machine so I could transfer files from the internet to my machine. My computer is a Dell with Windows 7 on it. We just bought this computer brand spankin new ONLY about a year ago. I open the PED-BASIC, can't click on the icon to view or upload any files. The program opens fine in my computer. That's about it. I installed the programs that every website recommends, still DOESN'T WORK. I'm going to try to return it. Major disappointment.",0 "A Little Pricey It does exactly what it says it will, nothing more nothing less. The drivers installed properly on the first try in Windows 7 64-bit. I designed up a test pattern in my free DesignEra software, exported it to a .pes for my Brother SE350, and opened up the software. It downloaded without a hitch and ran perfectly on the machine.",4 "Brother PED Basic I purchased this because I own an older model White/Brother Embroidery machine. The embroidery machine came with memory card and some fonts and some patterns, but I wanted more. I wanted a memory card that I could store patterns on and use when I wanted to. I learned that I could download free patterns and purchase patterns online onto my computer and with the USB cable I could attach the PED to my computer and transfer patterns from the computer to the memory card that came with the PED. I have used it many times and it works great. Patterns do not stay on the card but delete each time you enter new patterns, so make sure that you keep them patterns on your computer for future use. I love it and it has made machine embroidery come alive for me. I am online all the time looking for new patterns to download. All I need now is more time to enjoy it.",4 "thought it would be easier to use. i'm a geek, but this thing doesn't do what i thought. i can't seem to put designs on a card. it's ez to install the software, but not the panacea I'd hoped for, at this price. I'm also miffed that a multi function card reader wouldn't have worked. Ah well.",1 "BASICS GREAT BUY FOR THE PRICE CONSIDERING A 4MB CARD ALONE COSTS MORE,LETS YOU SEE YOUR DESIGNS & BASIC EDITING,STORE YOUR DOWNLOADS IN YOUR PC & TRANSFER TO RW CARD AS NEEDED EASY FAST COOL NEED MORE CARDS BUY PED BASICS GET CARD & READER AS BACKUP BETTER THAN 149 FOR CARD ALONE ONLY READS PES FORMAT",3 "install? It is still sitting next to my computer because I can't get it installed. Very frustrating. I am unhappy that I can't download new designs.",1 "Big Disappointment!!! I HAVE WINDOWS 7 ON MY COMPUTER. I CHECKED WITH BROTHER BEFORE I PURCHASED PED-BASIC & WAS TOLD IT WAS COMPATIBLE -NOT! THE UPDATED DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS DIDN'T WORK. CHATTED ON LINE WITH BROTHER SUPPORT & WAS GIVEN DIFFERENT DOWNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS. DID NOT WORK. CALLED BROTHER SUPPORT -3 DIFFERENT TIMES- A LONG WAIT EACH TIME-GUESS WHAT! .....SENT IT BACK THIS MORNING. COST ME $11.00 TO RETURN IT! DON'T PURCHASE IF YOU HAVE A NEWER WINDOW SYSTEM ON YOUR COMPUTER.",0 "You will beglad you bought it Great quality. Eady to use. And it opens up the emboidery world to you and your machine. The possibilities are endless",4 "Brother PED I am new to embroidery but this little progam is great for a beginner and advance. I just wish the blank memory cards were cheaper.",4 "Not what I thought it would be This is not what I thought it would be. But for those who are interested it would not be the right place to start go directly to Brother ask lots of questions... get help understanding which one is the one you will be able to use.",2 "Waste of money I first bought the SE400 because I needed to make patches for my club, the box said nothing about having to buy extra equipment or software. Then I found this on here and it seemed like it would allow me to make the custom patches I need to make. WRONG. Not only did I buy a $400 machine and this $100 piece of crap but now I have to return it and pay someone else to make the digitized files I need. I seriously recommend you to buy ANYTHING but this if you want to make good custom patches.",0 "Not What I Needed There was nothing wrong with this item, but it was not what I need. I returned it and have purchased a more extensive PE-Design program, so that I can do more than just download designs.",1 "He tenido problemas con el Harware, nunca lo pude usar desde que lo compre// I had problems with the hardware. I never used sinc Hola, desde que compre esta pieza para usarla en la maquina de bordar, nunca la he podido utilizar para copiar imagenes, solo he usado una unidad USB que ha funcionado bien.Hello, since I bought this piece for use in the embroidery machine, I've never been able to use to copy pictures, only I used a USB drive that has worked well.",1 "Basic I liked the ease of loading the software. The designs are basic and some what easy to use. I am still learning to my machine. I am trying to learn how to download other designs from other websites. I am sure at this point is just my learning curve.",3 "Disappointed I was very disappointed in this product from Brother. The PED-Basic does not allow you to do anything except view embroidery designs on your computer put them on the reader card and take the card to your embroidery machine. I can do that directly from my laptop. Spent $100 on a worthless accessory. What's even worse is the card that comes with it is not usable in the much more expensive palette program reader I wound up buying so I could edit patterns.",1 "Could not figure out how to use it with my new brothers machine.. I didn't realize that I only had 30 days to return these products...With Christmas, my friend that came to show me how to use it just came to my house yesterday and she told me I ordered the wrong program...I needed the brothers pe design 7 for my machine...All you sell is the lite version.. and I wanted the other version...I do wish you would refund my whole purchase price for these products...I do order lots of stuff from y'all and really love all the things y'all have to offer us customers...Thanks for all the stuff y'all do have...I wish y'all would sell the Brothers PE Design Ver. 7....I will be mailing back these two products..I even ordered the other one for my friend that has a machine just like mine..And she couldn't use it either...I will pay for the return shipping..Will be waiting to see my refund credited to my card...Thanks",0 "I love it I love this converter box, I do a lot of machine embroidery and this is the best box I have fond because I can put more then 6 designs on it so I don't have to go back and load it every time I do 6 designs, I can just keep on going.",4 "Love the ease of use I wish I could have afforded the software that would have permitted me to make changes and adapt my own ideas but for now this will work great..... I suggest this software and usb hardware for someone starting out in embroidery.",4 "Embroidery Software This is just what I have been wanting. It works perfectly and does exactly what I need it to do. I recommend this product highly",4 "Brother PED Basic software Works well with my Brother embroidery machine Use it to download free embroidery pattern on line Easy to use if you have some basic computer knowlwdge",3 "Works when you know how to run it. Once I had the time to figure it out it worked beautifully. You have to be able to know which setup works for your machine. I was able to download designs from other sites and put them on this card. I used it for a couple of NFL logos, and they came out perfectly. I'm glad I made this purchase",3 "Crap We have tried everything to use this software and wasted time and 100.00. I am computer literate this software just does not work. total crap i will send this machine pe770 and software back.",0 "WOnderfull product Have used this itemt many times and enjoy it very much. The price was very good, the item is also very well made",4 "Was a little hard to install, but after installation I like it. This software is hard to install correctly. Needs to have drivers updated on the CD so it will install on a newer operating system. Once installed it is working to save my embroidery designs, then easily use on my machine.",3 "Friend loves it Gave it to friend as gift she loves it a lot. I was glad I was able to get it for her.",4 "Got the item, card won't read!!!! I received this card reader and card and was able to easily transfer designs from computer onto the card, but when I plugged the card into the machine it says ""This card cannot be used on this machine"". Only had 30 days to find this out so now I guess I'm screwed.",0 "Love amazon for everything it has to offer! A little difficult to figure out at first but totally amazing product once I got the hang of it. I will be purchasing one for my mom soon!",4 "Embroidery! I bought this when I was doing embroidery. It is not too complicated to use. I just don't use it that often.",3 "Great software. This software was especially easy to install and quick and easy to use. Even though my machine will use designs loaded on jump drives, writing designs to the card makes them easier to find and quicker to load.",4 "PED - Basic I bought a Brother Innovis 1000, cannot use embroidery designs that is not already loaded on the machine... without this PED Basic. I think this should be sold with the machine, kinda like buying a sterio without speakers.You can't add designs straight to the card without the program and the adapter.",2 "Too Expensive It does what it has to do.But nothing more.I think it is too expensive for what you can do with it.",2 "Works great with Babylock Ellure Works with my Babylock Ellure just fine. Very simple program but just what I need to transfer embroidery files to my machine.",4 "ped basic softweare and card reader received order ok very good service..for those who are having problems with the driver for windows 7, let windows update, find the driver it takes about 5 mins then all will work fine ..thanks again. Vince.",4 "Brother PED-Basic Received my Brother PED-Basic within 10 business days.. I haven't tested the hardware yet but I have loaded the software.",2 "Its a great product but I now have to buy they up cd so i can created my own designs. Awesom Product but on they other they really need to up the cds so that you can created your own designs rather than keep spend more money i find disapointing that i now have to find the up to 8.03 verson cds.",2 "Brother Embroidery Card Writer I purchased this item from Ken's Sewing and Vacuum Store. Unfortunately, I had to ship it back to them because it stopped working. But, they have a 30-day policy where they agree to check out the item and/or replace it. I am waiting to hear back from them. Barbara in their customer service department was very friendly and helpful.",1 "Terrible experience Didn't got what I ordered. Cannot rate because they sent a cheep substitution which is not acceptable. No response to efforts to contact seller. They do not answer e-mail",0 "It does NOT work! Why can I not use this card in my Brother SE350 embroidery machine? It specifically said it would work with this machine. When I put the card in I get the same error message that the machine can not read the card.It worked fine when i loaded the patterns on to it from my laptop, so why won't the sewing machine read it????Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs",0 "Great Beginner Software for Us Novices I recently purchased a Brother SE400 and this software was recommended for those of us just beginning the embroidery experience. I have had only one problem with a file downloaded in .PES format...that was not the fault of this software; but the vendor where I purchased the embroidery design. They had an older version of PED; mine is Version 7...great investment!",3 "Must-have accessory for your Brother machine I was delighted to pick up a refurbished Brother 350 sewing and embroidery machine to add to my collection. This is my first true embroidery machine, so I really had no clue about downloading additional embroidery patterns to my machine. The machine came with 64 ""built-in"" embroidery patterns. I quickly realized that in order to expand this library, I would need an interface of some kind. Enter PED Basic. Once I realized what I needed and what it would do, I searched online for the best price and found it at Amazon.The PED Basic is really basic. It allows you to download designs from the internet and write them to a memory card that can then be inserted into the embroidery machine. These memory cards are unique, and many of the sewing machine brands have ones that only their brand can read and use. With so many nice internet sites where designs are free or a few dollars, it is really tempting to want more and more.The drawback of PED Basic is that whenever you want to write new designs to your memory card, it deletes all the previous data. A way to get around this is to keep all your designs in the same ""folder"" on your computer and re-write them all to the card every time you get new ones. Or you could just add new ones and keep back-ups on your computer for designs you might want to use again.All in all, PED Basic does what it says it will do, is easy to install and easy to use because it is so basic. On the negative side, it is overpriced for what it is, but since all the sewing machine manufacturers want to have their own systems, demand is probably low for any given brand's device and they can charge you whatever they want and you will pay it.",4 "Nifty embroiderer Got the machine a couple of years ago. Just picked up the PED. Works fabulously. There are quite a few on line sites with free embroidery designs. If you're purchasing designs just make sure they are in PES form and/or on a card.",3 "It seemed like an easy fix. The PED Basic seemed like an easy fix for downloading embroidery patterns. Unfortunately it took an IT specialist an hour to get the product installed on my computer. After two hours of trying, failing and stress, I learned how to download designs. I like the product now that the process is over.",2 "Can't get it to work with vista IS this a problem with software or microsoft? I don't know, but wish the amazon advert was clearer.... I now have sheets I can't embroider for christmas, a $120 piece of software that's not working....and a headache...off to the brother site to see if there is an updated driver....if not I'll be REALLY upset! IF you have VISTA or Windows 7 be sure to do your research before buying and make sure you can find a driver!!!!!Ok, i upped this a star, there is a driver on the brother website, so DONT use the disk, but go get one offline to use. IF you accidently do download the disk first, uninstall it, then reinstall from online. A bit of a pain, but otherwise, the software seems to work ok...",2 "Works with my BabyLock Ellure I received this item as a gift about a year ago. I couldn't find any concrete answers about whether or not I could use it with my BabyLock machine, but knowing that Brother machines and BabyLock machines both used .pes files, I thought I would give it a try. I wanted to let anyone else who may be wondering know that it works seamlessly with the older (about 5 years old) model BabyLock Ellure I have.",4 "I does exactly what it says it does It is a good product. It simply transfers your images from your computer to your machine. I would buy it again simply because I did not have another way of doing that at the time.",3 "It is a Brother embroidery memory card writer and reader. It does what it says. It is not a full designer software just a card reader-writer for Brother embroidery cards and this is exactly what I wanted.Very happy with it.",3 "I love it!! Works well with my Brother PE 500 Embroidery Machine. Easy to use, price is right. Fast shipping! Makes transfering embroidery designs much quicker than just using the computer.",4 "Excellent Card Reader/Writer I've been doing machine embroidery for about 5 years, and just purchased my first Brother machine (which I absolutely adore). Before that, I have 2 other machines, and I used card readers/writers by Amazing Box. My first one broke. The second one still works. But, these Amazing Box products are amazingly flimsy, light and cheap. The software barely works with any operating system, and trying to used the things was always on a hope and a prayer.Then, because I want everything to be just perfect with my new and expensive Brother machine, I bought the PED Basic box with blank card media. I plugged it into my USB, loaded the software, and transferred a design from my computer to the card without having to even look at any instructions. The card then went into my machine, the machine picked out the design, and everything stitched flawlessly.The PED Basic card reader/writer is small and compact, but has a good amount of weight to it. It feels sturdy and of high quality. It is fast and simple to use. So, even if I didn't have 2 inferior products to compare this to, I'd still have to give this box 5 stars.And, you definitely can't beat the price at Amazon! Now, I just have to find an additional blank card, since I like to have 2 or 3 of them ""just in case"".",4 "Basic, easy way to transfer embroidery files Not much to say about this... just that it works well for transferring embroidery files from your computer to the data card. Easy to use, basic program. Lets you do minor resizing of files, and you can look at a preview of what the design will look like once stitched.I just wish that you could do more with this program, as far as minor edits, especially for the high cost... but I have another program for that now.If you have Windows Vista, go to the Brother website to download a different driver for the card reader - don't use the included disc.",3 "Works beautifully with my Brother SE350 If you have windows Vista, make sure you download the software directly from the Brother's Website. It only takes a couple of minutes to download the software. The program is easy to use and I was able to find a lot of free embroidery designs to use with my SE350. The software reads PES files. You can google for free pes format embroidery designs and tons of links will pop up.",4 "Vista Issues ... The PED card reader is just a card reader that was created by Brother to read/write their own proprietary cards for their sewing machines. The software included is simply a software that you use to transfer pes files onto the cards.Brother is way behind on updating the software for the PED card writer. Not only do they not include Vista with the card writer, the current version and drivers for Vista - available on their Web site - runs on Vista 64, but all instructions and help are designed for Vista 32 and will not work on 64.At the same time, unless your brother has a USB port, this is the only solution to adding new designs to your Brother Machine. Just be sure to download the correct software off of the brother help site at welcome.solutions.brother dot com so that you can use this driver with your computer.So - you have only two choices - buy the brother proprietary card writer or don't write cards to transfer new embroidery files to your sewing machine. [If you haven't purchased one of their sewing machines, you may want to compare prices to see if one with a USB port will serve you better]",1 "PED Basic I've enjoyed finding free designs on the net and downloading them to my computer and stitiching them out on my brother embroidery machine... great fun... easy to use!",4 "Fun and easy to use! My husband purchased this for me as an accessory to my PE270D machine. It really makes transferring designs easy! It is easy to learn for just about anyone and you can even resize and view the colors for each design in the preview tab. I recommend this primarily for newbies to embroidery but of course it is great for all just for the blank card and ease of use.",4 "Great item! I have this item and it is a great help in downloading all the free embroidery designs you can find online. I have never had any trouble with it. Worth the money.",4 "I love this! I purchased a used embroidery machine (Brother PE170D) about a year ago. It comes with severl built-in designs, but most are disney, which does nothing for my teenage son. I used it very infrequently, mostly for basic monograms. Now that I have the PED Basic and I am embroidering all the time! The set up was very easy and it was ready to go in minutes. With all of the free and low cost designs on the web the possibilities are endless! I wish it'd bought it back when I bought my machine, although I'm very happy with the new low price. Great investment - you won't regret it for a second!!",4 "Better than I thought it would be! I am amazed at how much this allows me to download! I thought I would only be able to download designs from the Brother website, but I was WRONG! You can get designs from almost any embroidery site with this!!! I love it! I've done so much with it, that it's basically paid for itself! I definitely suggest the investment!",4 "Brother PED-Basic Software read/writer Excellent. Worked great the first time. I downloaded free embroidery designs from various websites and wrote it to memory card and plugged card into Brother SE270D sewing machine.I paid $129.73 for this, now it is even cheaper.I liked it so much that I purchased another blank read/write card (compatible with Brother SE270D machine) since I purchased so many more embroidery designs.",4 "Brother PED-basic Software This software works well on my old computer with windows 98 but does not work with my lap top which has Windows Visa. I tried the patches and could not get them to work. I am suprised Brother is selling something so outdated.",2 "OK, but not great. It's high in price for all you get. It works OK, but you only get a one MB card. So it won't store to many designs. For the price, my Wife should have got, the 5 MB card.",2 "Best Way To Start Out I purchased the Brother SE 270D embroidery/sewing machine a while back from amazon and purchased this basic software for transfer of downloaded designs to my embroidery machine. It could not be easier to use. Had no problems with it on my Vista computer. I do believe I followed advise found on this site and downloaded the program from Brother's site due to the Vista drivers needed that were newer at that time. The usb reader box is a snap to connect to my computer and the transfer of designs to the card could not be easier. I just love the creativity and look forward to getting to digitize now with the confidence I found using this software. This is a great way to get introduced to embroidering and not get overwhelmed with difficult software. Do not pass this up as a newbie.",4 "Great service This is a great software product and quick shipping. I have downloaded new design onto the memory card and works great! I would recommend this!",4 "Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs The item was received in excellent condition and it arrived sooner than expected. I would buy from this vendor again.",4 "ped basic review Very easy to install and easy to use. Must Have for anyone interested in embroidery designs.",4 "portable device This one works even if you have a machine that is from Japan. No problems here with language settings.",4 "could not use this product I have Vista on my computer and this product was not compatible with Vista so I did not get to try it",2 "Embroidery Software The Brother PED-Basic Software is easy to understand and use. The instructions are clear. I was able to immediately begin downloading embroidery designs to the software, transfer them to the card, and use the card in my sewing machine. This software package does exactly what it said it would do. I am pleased and having lots of fun!",4 "A little pricey-but works great! This works great with my computer and with my Brother machine. The only problem I have with this-is the images transferred to the card-then placed in the actual embroidery machine are blurry and look more like an ink blot-hard to tell which one you're looking for at times.",4 "Does not work I have a Brother SE-350. When I entered the card in to the machine it simply said ""This card does not work with this machine."" I have no idea why that would be and am very frustrated.",0 "good embroidery software great product. was exactly as advertised. it was easy to install and use even for someone with limited computer skills.i still need more time to work with the memory card in the machine, but so far like it very well",2 "Is what it is As a product for the consumer, you'd hope a large company would use formats that are common and semi well known. The brother file format is not user friendly and the software is atrocious. The product is what it's supposed to be and it does what it says it does, yet it is NOWHERE near what a consumer requires. It's bad design. The fact that it doesn't come with its own basic creative software for making pictures is ridiculous, though it never advertised it would. Just saying that's it's a poorly conceived and designed product. The compatibility with Adobe Photoshop is sketchy at best. Still can't get it to work despite the fact I'm giving up until I do. My wife has found many pre-made designs online she liked and downloaded them to work with and the product has done well in that category.So in short: No way on Earth is this product (as simple as it is) worth anywhere near the price they ask for it. Since it's only a card, card reader, and software for reading and transferring, it may be worth $30-$40. For the $100-$129 mark there should definitely be an art program included as well as compatibility with other art programs.",1 "Brother PED I bought this product for my Brother SE-350. The machine comes with several designs, but I wanted to branch out. It is very easy to use-comes with great instructions- so you can use all the designs that come on CDs. Just plug it in to your computer and run the program and you can have unlimited designs for your sewing pleasure!",3 "Not the seelers fault-Brother did it this product is not what I thought it was.It is simply a box with a very basic program to get the design to the card. There is no program to digitize or make any changes to the design.And it cannot be used at all without PeDesign 3 or newer and the original box hooked up and working.It needs a com port command line to function. It can be used with Embird or Buzztools programs but they have to be the full working versions too.If you want to make changes,resize, or digitize you own designs- you have to own or buy the full program-$500 minimum price tag. If you are going to get the full program then you don't need this. It comes everything you need. So don't spend the money unless all you want is the box and have the original one.",2 "Not worth the money This is the biggest waste of money. Had I not had it out of the box already I would return it. I am very comfortable with using a computer and different computer softwares, but this has to be the most un-user friendly that I have come across. The instruction manual is worthless. Learn by my mistake, don't waste your money!",0 "tres pratique Très bon achat,très utile lorsque l'on possède une brodeuse brotherFacile d'utilisation et d'installation.Je l'utilise avec le programme embird pour créer et modifier les images.",4 "Does this work with a Mac? Does anyone know if this Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs works on a Macintosh? I have the Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs disk and other accessories and they don't work and was wondering if the downloadable software for the Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs works?",4 "Defective I loaded the product on my machine but I could nt get to work, so I took it to the sewing machine shop and they tried it in one of there machines and it still would not work. So I am returning the product an unsatisfied customer.",0 "Ped-Basic software The problem that I have is that it does not work with windows 7. I have tried every thing no luck, so it cost me $97.00 for nothing. Very sad.",0 "Not good with Vista Windows for me I ordered this for my Brother PE-770. My computer has Windows Vista which presents a challenge for the PED Basic. I followed the directions on the separate paper that was sent. I couldn't download PES files to the PED. Then I uninstalled everything and went to the Brother site and followed their solutions for installing on Windows Vista. I worked for 4 hours trying to get this installed and to download PES files but never could. I am somewhat tech challenged although I have used a computer extensively for 14 years. I finally gave up and returned it. Amazon was easy to do a return and refunded my money immediately. For me this was a disappointment. I am sure there are many other people who enjoy the PED but I can't recommend it.",0 "Don't Buy!! Sorry I bought this item!! ""Don't waste your money!"" Totally recommend AMAZON & company I purchased from-just not PED-Basic!! I wanted to use different fonts other than on what's on my machine-took me 2 days to figure how to save, unzip, and view files in the PED. Uninstalled and downloaded drivers off of internet and everything! NOW can't use but one font at a time on machine-won't let me use whole name. Keeps deleting font I've adjusted. I've spent $30 on different fonts to get different sizes-kept getting error ""embroidery card can not be used with this machine"" I so wanted to learn how to embroidery using a beginner machine-didn't want to put a lot of money in an expensive machine if it was something I really didn't enjoy-wish I had gone and bought a more expensive embroidery machine (with usb port) because I've probably spent in total as much as one would have cost me.",0 "Very Easy - but Vista Users - don't install software from disk This is a wonderful product. With the plethora of free designs on the web, this product may save you hundreds of dollars. It is very easy to use, and while a basic program, it has about every feature the beginner may need, including the ability to resize the design to 120%.HOWEVER - Vista users, be aware that the software provided on disk is not compatible with Windows Vista. You must download the software and driver from Brother. There is no mention of this in the provided manual.",4 "LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I have been able to download so many free embroidery designs that will work with this program. I have already used several of them, and I have more of them downloaded than I could ever imagine using. It is a great product for the price. The software was easy to install, and the images are easy to install onto the card. Just make sure you are choosing the right hoop size.",4 "Review of embroidery software This software may work fine on a pc. We have a Mac and it is unusable.",0 "Disappointed It was listed as a PE Design not a PED Design. Not what as it was represented since it will not pick up most PES designs. VERY disappointed!!",0 "Brother PED-Basic Software I am pretty new to embroidering but I did know that there were a lot of patterns online and I needed a way to get them into my sewing machine. This software is easy to use and before I knew it I was embroidering my down loaded patterns. It will more than pay for itself in a short time. I highly recommend it.",4 "PED basic Easy to download and use the PED basic. I am new to the embroidery world and it was great to download free designs and save it into the computer. I was excited to see the zip files on the computer and easy to save onto the card. Only thing I don't like it that it erases all previous designs on the card everytime unless you remember to resave with new designs.",3 "Can't get it to work and Brother won't help All seems so simple, except it simply won't work. At first the issue was that it wouldn't save the designs on the card from my computer and it kept crashing. I had to reload the software several times from the Brother site. (And that tooks hours and hours because it continued to crash and reloading software means deleting it, restarting, downloading, uploading, restarting....) Finally it works from the computer end for the most part- crashes sometimes but not always. And now? No matter what I do, the sewing machine won't recognize the card. I've gone back to the brother site and followed all their directions. I've emailed Brother several times. Their solution? Follow directions on the website and don't bother us. Nothing we can do.What a total waste of money and worse- a total waste of a LOT of time. What I'm going through is not an isolated issue- I've seen tons of reviews and questions on the web asking what can be done to fix this issue.",0 "Will not work with Windows 7 This would not work with my computer. Windows 7. You are supposed to be able to download an update from Brother's website but that didn't work either. No help from Brother' website available. I can't see where this would be of any use to anyone really. Have purchased embroidery cards that work fine and other software but see no use for this item. Of course Amazon is great and I was able to return it for a refund, which is why I love Amazon. Best place to buy anything. Amazon 5 stars but this software not worth buying.",1 "PED review I received the PED in a good time. Everything was as listed brand new. Just still trying to figure it out.",4 "I LOVE IT!!! I have had this product for a few years now and I have to say that it is WONDERFUL! I have found many websites that offer free designs and designs at really low cost and they work perfectly. You can put embroidery and applique designs on here at the same time and they both work beautifully.",4 "Embroiderty Gadgit This product was a first for me and I was extremely pleased with it. It covers everything you need to know to get started on Embroidery at home. Very easy to set up with the computer and download design off the web. Again very pleased with it.",4 "Perfect Service!! [[ASIN:B000GTNEEO Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs] Very pleased w/my purchase! Have owned one for several years, but I was unable to connect it to my computer after a change in computer hardware. This one was much easier to hook up and get running. Also I am able to use my old pattern card with this new software which saves me big bucks!",4 "only fair seller is great. item is limited to basic. needed a card writer for PE Design software and thought this would work but it does not.",2 "Awesome product! I wanted to re do my review, I contacted Brother via e-mail and they responded within 2 days. They offered some suggestions as to why I got the message ""this card can not be used in this machine"". I missed the obvious ""hoop size""! I had wrong hoop size and that was my whole problem! Now it works beautifully again! ""My Bad!!"" Sometimes when we get frustrated, we miss something so obvious!! The ped-basic is a great product and I look forward to doing many more t-shirts!!",4 "Great product Just what my wife has been looking for. After fighting for several years to understand PE-Design this product has solved the problem and made life easier. She can download whatever designs she wants and many of them are free. Easy to understand and makes things easy.",4 "Arrived promptly and works great! This is great for getting your patterns quickly from your computer to the card that goes into the machine.",4 "As Advertised I have a basic Brother embroidery machine purchased several years ago. I use it for simple designs when sewing for my grandchildren. I wanted to do some monograms and other home embrodiery but my machine has very limited designs. I am so pleased with the Brother PED-Basic. It is not difficult to use and met my needs perfectly without spending a great deal of money. I would definitely recommend it for someone with a similar situation.",3 "Great Brother PED Basic Great product, good quality, fast shipment, lots of fun, essential to have with a Brother SE machine.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GTNEEO/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title",4 "PED BASIC - NON USER FRIENDLY I was pretty juiced up to get this software. You get this Embroidery Magic 2 software and the PED BASIC card reader. But that is not all you need. You also need to find and download this Tajima Ambassador program. It doesn't come with the software. So out of the box you are left hanging by brother. So now you have 3 possibilities where things can go wrong. Oh and they will. You'll spend all morning long, making this embroidery design, then go to make the PES files with ambassador. Then maybe you will be able to see these PES files with the card reader and maybe you won't. I haven't been able to figure this mystery out yet. You will pull your hair out, immensely. And I understand that if the embroidery design is bigger than 4x4 the PED BASIC won't see it. I make them 2x2 and it still won't see it. TOTAL GARBAGE!!!!!Even after the software is updated it still will not show the PES fileswith the card reader. Sometimes it will, sometimes it won't.You will NOT be happy with this software. You'll waste alot of yourprecious time dorking around with this stuff ...Find something better, altho I'm not sure what else to recommend ....",0 "A Must-Have for Embroiderers This is probably one of the best products I have ever bought. For those who do not know much about computers, it is so easy and the instructions are very simple. There is no reason to have to spend $39.99-$75.00 for embroidery cards when you may not even use all of the patterns. This product allows you to go to innumerable websites and download designs, most of them free, onto the memory card and simply slip it in your machine and you are set to go. I wish that I had bought this before I spent hundreds of dollars on memory cards!",4 "Unhappy Macperson Had to return this item as it is not compatible with my Mac! When will Brother get with it that Mac people would like to use their products too. I am happy with the Brother SE 350 so far, but haven't tried the embroidery part.",0 "Not what I expected I thought I would be able to create my own designs but the software this came with does not allow that. I think I would have to have version 8 to create (not entirely sure) but this one came with version 1 (can only DOWNLOAD pre-made designs from the Brother website). The device itself was handy but the embroidering choices the software came with were nothing really interesting for my taste and the website wasn't much better (all flowery and ""lovey Dovey"" with a few cheesy holiday designs). I don't know why brother just doesn't designing their sewing machines to read SD cards instead of their own proprietary cards. That would save a lot more money and make things easier and convenient... I actually regret purchasing this bundle with the version 1 software but I don't regret the reader. I suggest looking for a reader that includes version 8 software or any version that actually ALLOWS you to create your own design.",1 "BUYER BEWARE!! The most important thing to know about this card reader is that it is only compatible with ""Brother"" brand cards. Any other card with designs that is not made by Brother, even if it is the same type of card and IS COMPATIBLE with your sewing machine, will NOT WORK in this reader. Amazing BOX cards or any other 3rd party embroidery card of the exact same format WILL NOT WORK. This means.... unless you buy the more expensive ""brother cards"", You cannot use any purchased embroidery designs written on cards. You must download them from the internet and write it to the card that comes with the reader. If you are buying this to replace any other embroidery card reader system, such as Amazing Box, none of your cards will be readable!!!",0 "Brother Software for se400 The package comes with a 4 meg card, reader, and software for downloading patterns. Lets start with the card and reader, 4 megs is a small amount and the reader is on the larger side. The software is for down loading only patterns that you buy or get. Putting this all together is the cost that comes out to be $95 to $100. The cost for current stuff is too high and should no more than $30. There are more cards with more memory, readers that are smaller and with more capabilities, while the software is for ONLY down loading patterns is limited. To end this, it is too little for too much money and should be better priced.On the good note the item did arrive very quickly and as described.",2 "Headache For weeks I've tried to use the Brother PED-Basic Software for downloading embroidery designs with no success. I followed the instructions and couldn't get it installed. I call directly to Brother and was told the instructions were incorrect. They sent me an email how to install and it seemed to be ok but even after the installation, it still will not work. It has caused me nothing but grief and I feel as if I've flushed $100 down the toilet.",0 "Brother ped Awsome product worth evey penny. I am able to download free embroidery designs, put them on the memory card then into my embroidery machine. It shows you every color at each phase of embroidery. GREAT PRODUCT !!!!!!",4 "Works, at a price! I gave this product a low rating more for its value than its performance.The product does what it is supposed to do, it allows you to transfer designs to your machine and in that respect you just can't do without it (Brother got you by you know what...).The software that comes with it is at best 'primitive' and offers no editing capabilities what so ever. The user interface would be considered state of the art around 1990!It only organizes your designs, and then very poorly.Transferring designs to the card is also primitive. You can not add designs to the card cumulatively for it erases the card every time prior to writing to it!Al in all, at its current price, a serious ripoff. Unfortunately it is all you got if you want to load new designs into your machine.I feel that at $100++ it is way overpriced, the package's true value should be somewhere between $25 and $50.",1 "Product works. Proprietary product is customer rip-off Product works as advertised. I am able to transfer embroidery patterns from computer to the card and put it on the machine to sew.I consider this proprietary stuff from Brother is a very expensive solution for the work it does. After all it is just a 4MB memory card and a card writer. Millions of devices in the world use open standard like a USB drive, SD cards or CF cards which cost only pennies per MB, and you don't need any special card writers. You have no choice after you bought the embroidery machine if you want to make use of your machine!",2 "Wonderful! Great, great product! So glad that I ordered this along with my Brother PE 770Embroidery machine. It is easy to use.",4 "don't get! I shopped around, did get it cheaper here. still payed to much for it. doesn't work with my machine. not easy to use.",1 "great I haven't had a lot of time to use this but what I see is awesome. Can't wait to get going more and more!!!!",4 "Brother PED Embroidery Software, ordered thru Amazon The best I can say about this product is that it was offered at a good price.First off, it does work, and I have been able to use it with my Brother embroidery machine. However.....it says it works with Windows 7, but I and many, many others have had trouble making all the functions work properly after installing it. The program opens, but doesn't allow the important function of accessing embroidery designs in my computer files. I went thru Brother customer service, many blogs, chatrooms, websites, etc. looking for a technical solution, and nothing worked on my computer. So, I ended up going the back door route; in Windows Explorer, I transferred designs from my files to the only file the Brother PED recognizes, it's own Samples folder. Inconvenient, but at least it works.",2 "Great product This is a great product. Basic. Easy to use. Helps you take your embroidery designs from the computer to your sewing machine. I was having trouble finding the software to do that with my used Babylock Esante ESE2 and when I found this I knew it would be just what I needed. I had an older model of Esante and had used the older Pallette system. This was tons easier. Works better with extra software though. I use the Buzz embroidery software to move designs around and convert formats. This product will only move them for you. It does not convert.",4 "PED Basic Fantastic. So pleased I bought this product as I can now download designs & save it to the card that came with the product & best of all the card is re-writeable!",4 "colors I REALLY LIKE THIS PROGRAM BUT IT DOESN'T GIVE THE RIGHT COLORS. YOU HAVE TO GET THE COLOR LIST FROM THE PLACE THE DESIGN CAME FROM. AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG?",2 "Works Great This is my first experience with embroidery software. It is easy to use. I got more information from the cd than the written instructions. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.",4 "PED-Basic for Downloading This is necessary for most Brother embroidery machines - especially the SE400. It works very well; wish the machine were as trustworthy.",4 "It's just as it says It works just like it says it does, but absolutely no bells or whistles. Wish they would have attached minor editing software to it, or maybe have the ability to convert other file types to PES, or something! Just puts design on a card...which was the only claim. Just wish it did a little more.",3 "It's a Prismacolor If you are a serious artist, get Prismacolors. There is a reason why these are expensive. High quality markers, hands down!It is Warm Black so it is a bit brighter than jet black or night black, just a heads up.",4 "Great Value I am an artist hand pouring pewter jewelry for a living.I have used many brands of polish cloths and stocked many to sell or give to customers. This is an excellent value!I would rate it a 4 star of 5 on how it works. It isn't quite as agressive on hard to remove tarnish. But works excellent on light to modest tarnish which is what most folks deal with. If used often it will easily keep pieces bright and shiny.The biggest selling point is the price.There is a major difference in price from other brands. I often give them out free to valued customers. This is not something I could even think of doing with other brands. I am very happy with how it works. For extreme tarnish I usually look for more aggressive products or use the polish wheel in the shop.Helpful hint...it's a good idea to wipe your jewelry with a clean soft cloth after polishing to remove any dust that may be on it. That way it will be clean and won't get tarnish on your clothes later.",3 "not good for beads I don't normally write negative reviews, but I feel this purchase (and I foolishly bought 2 of them) was a complete waste of money. It advertises itself as a bead storage box. Well, first of all there weren't enough dividers so some spaces have to be larger even if you don't need them larger. Secondly, those dividers slip out very easily, mixing the beads up. Thirdly, once you get the beads in the box, they are very hard to get out of the box, especially considering how easily the dividers lift out of place. I am going to have to buy something different for bead storage.",0 "Should have read the other reviews before wasting my money First problem is that there is no seller contact information. Even Amazon doesn't know how to get a hold of this company, which is unfortunate because I would have loved to have someone explain to me why they thought that it was fair to rip people off.The case itself is much much smaller than it looks in the picture. It's about half the size of a standard piece of printer paper. It only comes with 12 dividers, which is nowhere near enough to do anything with, considering that there's 21 slots. The dividers are flimsy and don't stay down, so if you put beads next to each other they are bound to mix together causing massive amounts of frustration [happened twice while I was trying to set it up with 2mm beads.]If you need bead storage, I strongly suggest something is attached dividers.Bottom line, this item isn't worth the money and isn't very user friendly, and neither is the company.",0 "DS Game Case This storage box is perfect for storing Nintendo DS games. It can fit up to 150 games. (less if you use the dividers). I am very happy with this product.",4 "clock key This key is perfect for winding my old clock. It was very reasonably priced and shipped promptly. All I needed was to provide the key size which I did by borrowing a master key from a local jeweler.",4 "art supply If you are going to use this to mix with your acryic paints, it does not work at all. You still get a chalky look. It is better to use a good grade of gesso, such as, Grumbacher white gesso. This will actually make your acrylic paintings look like oils.",0 "been lazy havnt tryed it i've been lazy i havnt tryed it cause what im doing takes supply's too so next time i order something from the coast airbrush ill get mostly everything...",3 "Very good product These needles come in very handy when double-checking on gold and silver jewelry. It's that extra insurance when you are in the process of confirming the validity of the gold or silver content and it's reaction to acids. Good to have when you are having doubts about the precious metal content of the product you are assessing. It was delivered on time and packaged carefully!",3 "Good Buy The item delivered in good condition. The small size make it quite handy when doing testing. Don't know how many scratch it can last because i am not using for acid test but to calibrate my AuRacle gold tester. 5 stars only on the item delivered.",4 "Needle set These tips are welded on... so it is certainly different than the one's you would have seen before the price of gold went up. They worked wish me on this product and have intergrity though... so I must recommend them as a good business.",4 "Need better packaging The handle on the hammer was messed up because apparently it got hung in some machine at the USPS. I don't thing this would have happened had it been in a box instead of a plastic envelope. Otherwise everything was ok.",3 "Very nice Just what I needed to flatten metal pieces I have stamped with letters.More words, more words, more words. Enough.",4 "Makes a wonderful painting surface for rigid panels This is the old traditional way of preparing rigid painting surfaces such as hardboard and birch panels. Just like the way artists prepared their panels hundreds of years ago, this is the old ""cooked"" recipe containing rabbitskin glue, gypsum marble dust, and titanium dioxide. The gesso produces a very smooth and absorbent ground for oil painting with a very vibrant white surface. It is suitable for rigid surfaces only...it would have a tendency to crack if you used it on stretched canvas.The package contains fairly specific directions on how to cook the gesso; but I feel that there is one point that should be stressed. The prepared gesso dries out quickly while it's being kept in the warm water bath. Painting surfaces require a few coats of the gesso with drying time in between coats so the remaining gesso has to remain warm and the proper consistency in order to apply the next coat. I found it worked best if I kept a small spritzer water bottle to occasionally spray the surface of the waiting gesso (and stir regularly). Also, it claims that it will cover approximately 9 square feet with 4 coats. That was not my experience. While I felt that I wasted much of it the first time (due to premature drying out); I had ""figured it out"" by subsequent applications and had no waste of the gesso. Even without waste, I was well off that coverage estimate. I would recommend that you plan on purchasing more gesso than what you think you'll need (especially if this is your first time with this type of product).",4 "Misty Fuse Absolutely my new favorite ""toy"". This is so versitile because it doesn't add much if any ""weight"" to the fabric.",4 "Great fusible! I've used many different types of fusibles over the years. I was introduced to Misty Fuse about a year ago in a quilting workshop. I really like the weight of this product. It is lightweight, yet sturdy. I use parchment paper over my project when pressing. This is my go-to fusible now in my art quilts. I have no problem sewing through this fusible. It doesn't gum up my needles.",4 "Misty Fuse I'm really impressed with the way Misty Fuse holds fabrics together with much less stiffness than previous fusible products.",4 "Great product! I have been using MistyFuse for a couple of years and consider it to be a staple in my sewing studio. The price was great and Amazon makes it so convenient to purchase.",4 "Mistyfuse Mistyfuse is an extremely versatile webbing for fusing fabrics. It comes in white and black and does not change the hand of the fabric at all. It is very like a spiderweb and can be spread only one layer thick. Does not gum up needles when sewn. I use it often. Especially good for tulle, organza and similar sheer fabrics.",4 "Thin and Easy to Use Great product if you need your applique to be as close to the thickness of the fabric as possible. Easy to use too.",4 "This is the only one is the only fusible I use. Love this webbing! I have been able to stitch through 6 layers of this fusible without any problem. Also, the needle does not get sticky and your fabric doesn't get nearly as stiff.",4 "excellent product love this for my mixed media, and card making projects, works well with paper and fiber, and love that it is not bulky",4 "Mistyfuse Excellent service and product. Oh, for crying out loud. What else is there to say? Good stuff, nice people, fast.",4 "Good but double-side fuse There are different kinds of fuse and different glues-this one is glued on both sides so it is great for adding body to cuffs, colors and so on but as an all purpose fuse, will not work and is a bit pricey per yard.",3 "Ok for my project Good hoop, but a little off center. I only needed it for hangling fabric in art project, so it disn't end up being a problem.",2 "Flimsy hoop I was disappointed in the flimsiness of this hoop. I guess it would be okay for framing a completed project, but not strong enough to hold a quilt as you are working on it. The wood wedges seem to be set too far apart and make it impossible to tighten the hoop sufficient to hold the quilt securely. I guess you get what you pay for.",1 "Great shears and Great gift too Great to use and a nice gift. Gifted this to my aunt, she loves it.",4 "Review This bar was difficult to use. It is hard to get s straight-line since the cables do not hold it level. The seller was prompt in shipping. However would not buy again. The straightedges that clip to the side are better",0 "It is not what in the image, I bought a tape 3/4in * 10yds, but when I got it, it is so small than the image, and it is not 10yds, it is only 1yds.",0 "Completely different from the decription This is a kind of fraud from the seller, to present completely different photo of the item and send you a tiny little tape! When I claimed it they said that was a zoom picture! Not acceptable at all!Dont trust this seller!",0 "Wrong color I ordered white and was shipped yellow... I could get the yellow trace easily in my area... the whole point was getting it in white. Returning it was not an option.I will not be ordering from this distributor again.",1 "Always use it for everything Great Product, always use it for everything. Makes check writing, easier. Every body can read it, It is neat and easy to use",4 "Just the thing As a professional cartoonist, this type of lettering guide is perfect for keeping the words and other things the comics need the made the work more uniformed and professional. I've used this ever since college and I have to say it's a must for anyone doing comic books or comic strips. Get 2 in case someone steals it.",4 "Tool For Engineering and Draftman Professionals While few mention their ""tool box"" containing items collected over a lifetime, I have numerous drafting tools and Software knowledge from the 70s and 80s. This tool was used by Western Electric Engineering associates to identify specific items on a drawing (rarely) and to make detailed explanations of changes on a specific Job or Equipment Specification or drawing. These instructions were written very neatly and provided guidance for Installation and Telephone Company personnel. Today, drafting services are provided mechanically. On an odd basis, a professional might create a ""rough"" drawing and subsequently using this template to easily denote Title, Purpose and Changes. Worth having even if only on an occasional basis. One such Professional was a man named Lorin Hunter who no doubt retired as an Engineering Director. A brilliant man and hard worker.",4 "Comfortable I haven't had a chance to use this tool in any punch down parties or endless patch panels, but I used it enough to realize it may be one of the most comfortable punch down tools I have had in my hand. Made with quality materials, attractive, and, let me repeat, comfortable!",4 "Not bad for occasional use. I got this thinking it was a cheaper alternative to the popular brands. I see why the other brands are popular. I only used it off and on for a year. The blade is still sharp EXCEPT in the one space needed to cut the wire. When you look closely it has a small chip so it wont cut wires anymore. I know two other people with the same tool, both of their springs broke rendering their tool unusable. I also found out it's hard to buy replacement blades. The type of blade this tool uses isn't sold at your local stores. An online replacement plus shipping was half the cost of the tool. It is comfortable to hold and use, and the blades hold well on the back, but overall it's definitely not for long term or professional use.",1 "Want to make HALF ROUND wire from an ingot? Here's how I have just started building up my silver smithing tool collection and this was an item I always wanted. Using scrap sterling silver, I can make an ingot and with a little effort can turn what used to be scrape into the finest sterling silver wire. I had to fine finish the orifices but it tool minutes and pulled 16 to 22 gauge half round wire until I was tired. I now have complete collection of silver wire hanging in my material area. Something I have never had. Excellent deal for the price. Arrived on time and packaged well. 5 STARS!",4 "Great Paper This is a great paper for a new artist! It doesn't leak through when those new artists overload their brushes. I've purchased several of these since I tried the first one. Will definitely buy more as I continue to teach a new student the art of watercolor.",4 "Work fine! Use on Dremel to polish my polymer clay pieces after applying wax. Work just fine. Good value. Happy with purchase, would buy again.",4 "great for my hobby well made good price i detail old watche s and jeweley , as i lean more i seem to have to buy more things to put my kit together , it would be nice if you can by a full small kit to see if it fits your needs and if soofer it as a pkgage dealbut still good productal ny",4 "works, but... It works, but the stand component doesn't lock in place as well as expected (it's a bit awkward). Perhaps this is why the price is lowest among competition. I will consider paying more for competitor options next time.",2 "Not high tech, but highly practical This flip chart is great. It stands on its own and stands on its own merit. It is easy to assemble and use. Highly portable and highly recommended.",4 "Beatifull and usefull This Embroidery Floss Packs Variegated is exactly what i was looking for. 18 difirent colors are enough for develop an interesting embroidery proyect. All the floss are bright and separete properly for any kind of stiches. Perhaps, the pkg is too big for only one proyect, but at same time it`s a good investment.",4 "out of stock the thread was not in stock. If people advertize a product they should be sure to have the inventory in stock.",0 "Fantastic Glue Stick This is the best glue stick I have ever used. I make clear glass ball ornaments with a photo inside and Ross Stik is the only one I have found that will work properly with my ornaments. The photos are glued onto transparencies and have tostick to the edges of the photo in order to roll it up and place in down in the ball and Ross Stik sticks every time.",4 "Replacement parts Thi is a really good punch but the cutters wear out. This kit brings the product back to new. Very pleased",4 "I don't like needlepoint but the kit is top-notch! It took me about 5 seconds of doing this kit before I decided I wasn't in the mood for needlepoint, but the kit is awesome. It has a really clear full-color picture on the canvas so you know right where to stitch, and the threads are presorted so nicely. The price is quite nice when you break it down by hour of entertainment that kits like this give you! I highly recommend it...if you like needlepoint! ;DYou might want to start with this kit if you've never done needlepoint before, because the instructions that came with this kit are not very informative:Dimensions Needlepoint For Dummies Daisy Diamond",4 "Adorable and keeps you busy on rainy days Its a fun project to do when you have free time on your hands and after you can turn it into a gift for someone else who may be a cat lover.",4 "Just perfect The colors are clear and distinct which makes stitching evenly so much easier. Finished piece is as close to picture as you're going to get. I love it.",4 "Terrific Quality Paper I bought this paper for my Epson 3800 looking to print photo's I had neglected printing and framing for some time. The quality and feel of the paper is great, just like you would expect from any photo processing center. I don't know how well the output would be on a non-Epson printer, as the ink and printer capabilities have a lot to do with the final output too, but I would highly recommend this paper for a good quality Epson. It's worth the money and you won't be disappointed.",4 "Outstanding photo paper Outstanding paper for photo printing. Excellent color reproduction. Luster surface is much better for both color and B&W than the smooth gloss papers.",4 "Awesome appearance, but it stinks! This is beautiful paper... it's thick, it takes the ink from my Epson 3880 perfectly, and the finished product looks like studio quality output. All of the things that you would expect from something called Ultra Premium Luster. However... I've found that this paper stinks, meaning that it emits an unpleasant smell that is noticeable in confined spaces. I had a few large proofs sitting in my office for a couple of weeks, and an Unidentified Smelling Object (USO) started to bother me and my office visitors. I could not pinpoint the exact smell for two weeks and it was driving me crazy. Did something die in there, I wondered? Did I step in something in the parking lot? If it makes you happy to imagine it, I was sniffing all around my office like a bloodhound trying to discover the source. Alas, it was simply the stack of Epson paper behind me that was stinking up the place. I moved the paper to another room, and the smell disappeared... mystery solved. I can't be certain that it's not just the ink from the printer, or perhaps the combination of the two (that's why I didn't take away any stars). If you work in a small space like me, this might be interesting for you to contemplate. Otherwise, enjoy this majestic visual media in well ventilated areas!",4 "Great Proof Paper For the price, this paper is great for proofing and personal framed prints. I use it with an Epson Stylus Pro 3880.",4 "great value I recieved this product the very next day, in great conditionit was apparent that quality and speed of product and service was important to this storethanksdefinitely buying more in the future",4 "Quality products Very good paper makes our digital photos come alive. Package arrived in good shape and shipping was lightning fast. Price paid was well worth it.",4 "Great Paper...Good Contrast.. You need to try this paper if you've used ""E"" surface paper before. Even on a inexpensive printer the results were amazing. You can imagine the results I get on my Epson 3800.Thanks Epson!Greg AmmonsAmmons Portrait StudioPendleton, S.C. 29670",4 "Great Paper This paper makes beautiful prints on my Epson R3880 printer and exceeds my expectations. The packaging is excellent as well. I highly recommend it to Epson printer owners.",4 "Great Paper I bought this paper for my college photography class and have loved it! The colors come out so vibrant and the paper is of a great quality. I would recommend this to others.",4 "Love the paper. I like to print 16x20 prints. The prints look wonderfull when printed. I'm a professional Photographer. I print my own photos.",4 "Overall excellent product I bought this organizer for my desk at work. It was exactly as described. I like the fact that the shelves are adjustable so it allows flexibility in organizing files. I also like that the unit can hold files upright or on their sides. Overall, this is an excellent product and I highly recommend it!",3 "Needed more desk space Just what I was looking for. A light oak file sorter that matched my light oak file cabinets. Good for separating files of different content or priority. I would have gone for a taller model if found but this is adequate for now. I recommend it.",2 "Just Right This is just right for my purposes. All I needed was a place to store a ream of stock paper and some other specialty paper. I like that the shelves move. I wish it were just a bit taller same number of shelves, but I'm sure there's another product out there like that somewhere.The back is not display worthy so I would have it backed up to a wall but the rest of it looks very nice.",3 "High quality, easy to customize This is a beautiful and substantial piece of wood desktop/tabletop organization. It will stay where you put it, especially with the little rubber stick-on pads. It's very easy to to make the compartments smaller or larger as each divider can be removed and replaced by simply sliding it in or out. You can stack and arrange multiple units, and I believe there are other shapes in the series. I find them best suited to housing small amounts of paperwork that you need at your fingertips, as opposed to sorting and filing larger quantities of papers.",4 "Very elegant organizer This wooden organizer is not only very elegant looking but also perfect for his purpose. Good quality, nice color. Came in perfect condition. I ordered two for my home office. Now I'm ordering again two for my husband's work office.",4 "box Nice product. It serves the purpose for what I was looking for. A little pricey for the quality.",2 "Chances are.... 50-50 I bought 2 for my boss' office. One was good - another was poorly made! Hence your chance of being a happy customer or an angry customer is 50-50!This is a typical example of this type of product being made in a half-automated factory made mostly by hand. The one with a poor quality (pictures are uploaded) had slots that were uneven in depth, the sleeves were cut in slightly different sizes, so some shelves wobbled while some were too tight to even remove as if glued on. One corner didn't align which makes this particular one too embarassing to be used in anybody's office. Probably made by someone on his/her first day on the job. The better quality one, on the other hand, was probably made by someone who had been making this a long time - very consistent through out. I would have given 5 stars had I received 2 of the good ones. I would have given no stars had I received 2 of the poor quality ones.",1 "just what I was looking for This was our answer to ""paper piles"". Now we can keep important bills at the top. Each person in our family also has his or her own labeled slot for mail and papers. Using this paper sorter has taken the dread out of going to the post office or kids bringing home papers from school because now I know right where to put it all instead of adding to an already deep pile. The sorter is well made, nice to look at. It has four adjustable trays that slide in and out. That makes for five possible sections. I initially hesitated because I was hoping for a cheaper solution, but it doesn't cost anymore than the cost of one misplaced bill. It has worked well for us.",4 "Well made stackable sorter The Safco stackable document sorter in light oak is well made, and fit my desk needs perfectly, especially for how little it cost. The only thing that would have been better would have been had it been made in the USA.",3 "Better than I thought it would be After reading other reviews regarding the quality of this item, I was a little apprehensive to order it. But, it's dimensions and adjustable features were just what I was looking for so I jumped.I am happy that the one I received is made well even though the dividers are a little flimsy as noted in other reviews. The color however, is more red or cherry, than it appears in the images. It doesn't quite match the mahogany table I have paired it with, but it works so I will keep it.",3 "nice stackable everything that it was advertised to be, a nick on back side due to shipping that glue fixed",3 "Stackable Sorter I find that the units are of mediocre quality. It has multiple shelf slots but, after calling Safco, I found out that the additional shelves are not avilable. I was truly disappointed. It serves my needs in sorting but the shelves are too far apart.",2 "Poor quality for the price Was very excited to open the box today when it arrived. The color is great; however, I was immediately disappointed that a $47 organizer would have such thin, cheap shelves. Ultimately, I had to return it, because the joints were not totally secure or aligned. The light interior of wood looked awful when exposed due to the poor carpentry.",1 "Cheaply Made But Looks Okay I bought this because it was the perfect size to fit on my desk and for it's mahogany finish. It's fairly sturdy but there are small blemishes on the finish. Also, the grooves that hold the removable shelves are unfinished, which makes it look cheap. Despite these defects I'm actually happy with it. It's the only file sorter I could find with a mahogany finish.",2 "compact organizer This is not a beautiful piece of furniture, but a nice accessory for an office desk. Makes organizing much easier. I like",2 "Solid construction, good color rendering. Sorter is solidly constructed, the partitions are easily adjustable. Packing was sufficient to protect it from shipping damage. Online color depiction was accurate (I got the light oak). Planned use is as a desktop organizer for printer papers. Seems perfect.",4 "Disappointed I was excited to give this to my wife for her birthday, but disappointed in the quality of the rack when I received it. I think the description should have indicated that it is made of cheap pine wood and only weighs a few ounces. The wood is chipped where the holes are drilled. I'm telling you, this looks like it cost $1 to make! It is shipped in parts and you put it together yourself. The rack does just what it is intended to do and my wife said she'll keep it. But I think it's way overpriced at $18.50, should be more like $5!",2 "A SO-SO VISOR MAGNIFIER This item isn't very well made but you can't really expect more for its price.",1 "Good product for the money This product is a pretty good buy for the money. It has very good magnification, adjusts easily (even to my melon head) and offers okay lighting. The internal flip-down stereo lens and external mono lens offer a good range of magnification. The side lights produce a decent amount of light, but at a distance of about 16-18"". I would have preferred it a little closer, but that's just me. The LED lights are fairly cheap and the switches sometimes need a little exercising to light up fully. My only real complaint is the hood tends to droop down if you're looking straight ahead. Not a problem if you're looking down though.",2 "wrong item The description says that this thread is polyester covered with cotton, but it is actually polyester covered with polyester. I'm sure it's good for what it is, but it's not what I ordered.",1 "Good value good value for basic white threads. reasonably decent amount of thread, less breakage and holds well even with just one stitch on even upholstery weight fabricideal for quilting",4 "Not as advertised This is not Dual Duty thread- it is 100% Polyester All Purpose Thread and it contains no cotton as advertised.",0 "Good thread Great multipurpose thread!It never breaks mid- seam.It is good for all types of fabric.It is the only kind of thread I buy.",4 "pretty basic white thread Seems to be ok, maybe breaks a little easier than ideal, but has more or less worked fine for basic mending.",2 "It's thread. What can I say? It's thread.It worked well for my projects, including sewing a quilt. Fair price, too.",4 "It works just great, Thank You. Gods blessings to You all. May You all have a a merry Christmas and a happy new year. May God light up Your holidays. Thank You.",4 "Many Uses! Not only have I found a spool of Dual Duty Plus thread great for sewing andmending, but true to its name, can also serve as baby dental floss, Cornishhen trussing, clothesline for damp tissues, and bug leashes.",2 "Fair I thought these were going to be for carpet but they are basically just ordinary glue sticks.",2 "Learning curve The glue is supposed to be for carpets, so that's why I bought this package. Don't know if regular hot glue would work, but this did work, though the learning curve for me is long, since I've not used regular hot glue much. Wish there was some metal tool to push the glued carpet down with, so I used a ball point pen...glue wants to stick to everything of course, and it's tricky.",3 "It's Hot Dam This Stuff Gets Hot.I Bought It To Glue Paper Clips On The Back Of Some Of My Cat\Dog Collector Plates.Make Sure You Sand The Back So The Glue Can Adhere To The Plate If Not You Will Lose A Few Plates.I Used A Grinder To Ruff Up The Back Of The Plate A 2 Inch by 2 Inch Area.",4 "Ratz Make no mistake, these are undoubtedly excellent crochet hooks with very fine anodized surfaces. However, I'd intended them for a youngster wrestling with a potholder loom, and they're just too short for the application. No criticisms, just disappointment, as those I'd purchased for other kids years ago were just right.",2 "It's a Value I bought these for my wife. She decided to take up crochet as a hobby. She wanted to make scarves, blankets, etc. The three larger needles are good for this type of thing. She really won't use the smaller ones, but even based on the price of the three larger needles, it was still a good deal.",3 "Jewelry making This was the watch face recommended for the jewelry making class I attended. It worked out very well. I have one thing left to do on my new watch.",4 "Biggie 18"" x 24"" Sketch Pad I bought this sketch pad for my son. At 15 he is a budding artist! He specifically was looking for a large pad like this for some of his creations. The only complaint I heard was that the paper was smooth and didn't have much ""teeth"" as he called it. He has been sketching away ever since and has found that he can work without the ""teeth"" just fine. Perfect size for artists that need more space to fit in all that they want to sketch.",4 "Don't bother These are tiny bags. You can fit chapstick, a couple of rocks or sea shells, but that's it. I would only use them as theme decor, not party favors. I was disappointed for $30!",1 "Love It! I got two of these for our church Sunday school class, to organize our publications, lesson plans, and printouts. They were an amazing value for the money. I had priced them at Office Depot for $69.99 each. What a great deal this was.",4 "Love it!!! We do payroll for many different companies and this is the perfect thing to keep checks stored without taking up much room. It is built very durable and will not bend or bow from the weight. Wonderful space saver and perfect for an office!",4 "Great product This unit is very sturdy especially since it is all one piece. I like how it stacks vertical so I have more room on my desk. There is plenty of paper space in each compartment.",4 "BEWARE I like Speedball Lino cutters and blades. They do a good job. That is why I decided to buy a couple of extra handles and sets of cutters. I am a longtime very good customer of Amazon, and I always read the product description very carefully. When my ""Speedball Linoleum Cutter Assortment 2"" arrived yesterday, I was very surprised to discover that it DID NOT INCLUDE ""two each"" of the 5 blade assortment, as described in the product description, but rather only ONE set of the 5 blades. Unfortunately, Amazon does not bother to link its customers, (no, not even loyal, longtime, Prime customers) to some type of customer service that can help with this kind of false product description, so I guess I'm just out of luck. All I can do is warn others that you only get one set of blades with this item, NOT the two sets described. If that doesn't matter to you, go for it. If it does matter, then shop somewhere else where they care about keeping their customers.",0 "Missing pieces The product is fine except the description states that there are 2 each of the cutters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. I only got one of each cutter but both handles.",1 "good for carving pumpkins I used these for intricut details carving pumpkins. They are not at all appropriate for children to use because they are essentially exacto knives. The sizes and shapes are neat, takes some experimenting to master. The blades all fit into the holder.",3 "It was what I wanted. Perfect tool for the stamps I use for my quilting projects. Two handles means I don't have to change the cutters all the time.",4 "buy this cutter exactly what i was looking for to use when we wanted something that could carve pumpkins easily. Just buy these and don't look back.",4 "Great set for two, if you're OK sharing blades I've used a set for lino prints long ago, and was ready to update for pumpkin gouging and future art projects. I got this set so both the boy and I could carve a pumpkin simultaneously. Little did I know how much the #1 and #6 blades would be in demand, nor how quickly they'd rust afterward.Subtracted one star for not including two full sets of blades. If you're doing a less juicy project, you're probably ok. Otherwise, order a second set of basic blades and thank me later.",3 "Nice Cutter/Carving Set - Highly Recommended! The Speedball ""Cutter Set"" is a very nice set of linoleum cutters. These can be used for carving linoleum and other soft materials for use in block printing, but we use them for carving wax candles (see pictures next to product).The set comes with 5 blades, including four ""V"" cutters (#1, #2, #3, #5) and a knife (#6). The blades store in the handle and can be installed quickly and firmly in the tip of the tool by turning the locking collar.The handle feels very nice in the hand, and the blades are correctly angled for carving.A very useful tool! Highly Recommended!",4 "Item received different than pictured I was disappointed that what I received was different than the item pictured. Although I received similar contents - the tool + blades, I received a red one in a box with no wrapping, giving the impression it had been used or opened before. All the blades were inside of the tool and the tool was just placed in the box. I already own a red one and was hoping for the purple, but I guess I'll find out when I use the blades whether they've been used or not. I did receive the item much faster than I had expected though (because it doesn't ship from amazon). This seller should make a point of delivering what they advertise!",2 "Great Product I love this tracing paper. I use it in conjunction with oil painting. It allows me to transfer drawings onto my canvas. It is sheer enough to see through yet strong enough to work with. I highly recommend this product and I will purchase it again. I love it being in a tablet for storing. Great quality!",4 "The ink... So much. This price for this much product... ROCKS. Forget paying $3-$5 for 1oz. 32oz for $17 is insane. I bought this a while ago and I have barely used any of it! The bottle is easily stowed away. The lid features a little spout which allows for accurate pouring and no leakage! The ink comes out perfectly black and stays wonderfully (once it's dry, of course!) after multiple washes. This is perfect for heavy ink use.",4 "Lots of ink for a cheap price. This ink is really nice. While it doesn't dry as fast as I would like, it is as black as ink gets, and it doesn't even feather on cheap graph paper, although it does bleed. The only things I don't like about this product are it's smell and its container. When I poured it into an inkwell with the cap, ink was coming out from under the cap at the same time, leaving a big mess, but thankfully this was done over the counter and not my desk.",3 "not what we expected I don't know if i got a bad one but this toy is horrible. We are a little sad because we hoped for something fun and ended up with a dud.",0 "A great starter sewing machine I bought this for my 6 year old to learn to sew. It is very nice and easy to use. It sews very well. This is the second one we tried and are very happy with it.",4 "Garbage We couldn't get this thing to manage more than one stitch. I'm have years of experience with temperamental sewing machines and I couldn't get this one to work. I thifted it (new in the box) but it's still annoying to buy something only to throw it into the garbage.",0 "the sewing machine that needs to be recalled I thought gee! what a great idea, a barbie sewing machine. I still think it's a great idea but from a company that knows how to make them! This machine works great as long as you do not turn it on!! For hand stitching and buttons it's great and for fixing little barbie seams it's great, but if you turn it on beware!!! The machine will take off on it's own and start sewing up everything in sight. I haven't put it on fast yet (too afraid). Slow is like race horse speed, just never mind fast. Used as a little girls sewing machine, that doesn't use electricity or batteries, it's great. Just don't turn the switch to on.If Mattel had used a different reliable company it would be a little girls dream machine. So Mattel if you're reading this (which you will cause I'm sending it to you) please recall this and have a company that knows what they are doing make it.",2 "The Greatest Sewing Machine Ever I love this sewing machine. I got it for my birthday. It is great. Thank you barbie for creating it",4 "Barbie Sewing Machine A perfect machine for the young child who wants to learnthe basics of sewing.",4 "Not worth the $20 I bought this at a local store for $20. It seemed cute, so I bought it.My daughter was so excited to open the box! Last night, when we did, I realized what a piece of junk it was. It only sews one stitch length, so don't bother sewing anything but your basic cotton calico type fabrics (and it has trouble sewing through 4 layers, so don't think for a minute you're actually going to hem over a seam), it has no zig-zag, so don't plan on washing anything your child sews (the material will unravel) and it only speed control it has is low or high (the low speed could be scary for beginning adults, even) The presser foot has no pressure control, just on or off. The thread breaks constantly, the tension doesn't really adjust and the presser foot is so low in th ""up"" position that it's difficult to get the fabric under it.I am returning it today.Don't waste your $40, it's not even worth $20... I am highly considering getting an inexpensive full size machine instead.",0 "Should be Recalled - Don't even spend a buck on it. Please believe all these reviews. I purchased a lot of 15 of these machines for $30, and I don't have the conscience to sell a single one. I spent 30 minutes trying three different machines, and every single one wouldn't work past one stitch. It's not the user -- it's the machine. I went to this site to confirm it wasn't me, and as you can see from the other reviews...it's the machine. I wish it DID work -- such a neat idea for the little ones.",0 "DON'T BUY......DEFINITE DISAPPOINTMENT My mother bought this toy for my 6 year old daughter who was so exicited to get a sewing machine and sew like me. This thing sewed maybe two stitches and then the thread either broke or came out the needle. Thinking just the machine we got was defective we took it back, TWICE and the same thing. Not only was I disappointed but imagine my daughter. I plan on spending a few extra dollars and getting her a real mini sewing machine.",0 "BUYER BEWARE!! DON'T BUY Unless you are getting a machine for your child to just look at, don't get this sewing machine!! My mother purchased this for my daughters 10th birthday. She was sooo excited to use it, we got it out of the box and were excited to see it was threaded and ready to go. It sewed about 5 stitches, then the thread broke and it never worked again. I messed with the tension dial for an hour. Didn't matter what way we turned it, it never changed the tension. My mother is an avid sewer for the last 50 years and she couldn't figure it out either. This is a piece of junk. If you are looking for something that really sews I would recommend a low cost sewing machine. Who wants to learn on something that just frustrates them???",0 "HUGE waste of money My 6 year-old daughter received this as a Christmas gift and was very excited about using it. We quickly realized that it was too complicated for her. Even with an adult using it, the machine jammed up on the second use. My husband was able to get it unjammed and it immediately jammed up again. After several repetitions of this, I found myself wishing it had come with a receipt. I would most certainly not spend $40 on this machine.",0 "Cheap and broken This came out of the box and worked for four stitches total and then died. I called the manufacturer who never got back to me. My daughter is very disappoint..top of xmas list for her. Don't buy this. With S&H and tax, it cost $50. It is cheap junk. You can buy a beginner real machine at Sears for $75 and she can have it for years.",0 "Frustrating! My daughter received this toy for Christmas and it's been a very frustrating experience. As an experienced quilter and seamstress, I wasn't expecting to sit down and sew a quilt using this machine, but I was at least expecting to be able to sew more than six stitches before the thread got all jumbled up and became a mess. The tension adjustment on this thing leaves much to be desired -- after over half an hour of playing around with it, I still haven't got it quite right -- but I do have a terrific headache! I really just want her to have something to learn the absolute basics on before she graduates to my old sewing machine, but it looks like I should have just gone for the real thing to start with. Take my advice, if you are a parent who sews, just use your own machine to teach your child or purchase an old used one. Your child will enjoy the time spent actually sewing much more than mine is enjoying the time standing by while I try to figure out the tension on this darn thing!",1 "Great Gift for Girls! My 6-year old daughter and I have spent many quality hours together with this adorable sewing machine. I know very little about sewing, but we have been able to make bags, pajamas, and a sleeping bag fairly easily! I have been impressed with the simplicity and durability of the machine. The only difficulty we've had is that the thread breaks now and then while sewing but is no big deal to fix. This is the gift my daughter has used more than any other!",4 "-_- this was a fun toy at first. My daughter was very excited to use it and make fun crafts. but after the first couple of stiches everything got jumbled up and nothing worked. we finally got the thread untangled but after that it just didnt work. my daughter was very disapointed. and now the $50 that we payed for a barbie sewing machine is sitting in our closet, broken. It may be fun for younger children, as a pretend sewing machine, but if u really want to learn, dont get your hopes up with this toy!",1 "Bad and useless I was exited when I got it,and I couldn't wate to use it.When I finally got to use it at my grandma's house it didn't work at all!And she has been sewing for years.My daddy bought me a real one later and I love it.It actually works.It is much better than the Barbie one that I got for Christmas.",0 "Haven't used yet Haven't used yet. Just stocking up for future projects. Product was what I needed as a refill for my rotary.",2 "Good craft tool These last a good while, especially as I am using them to cut felt. I go through two a year. They are nice blades for many craft projects.",4 "Great blades Olfa blades are sharp and retain their edges. I only purchase this brand because it's consistently reliable. Why mess with a successful formula?",4 "Good quality and great color I'm using this for accents on my wedding invitations and home-made wedding favors. It is a really nice quality with an elegant texture. The color is also the perfect burgundy that I was looking for - not too red, purple, or brown. It's perfect! After the first purchase, I bought two more packs.",4 "great and cheap Like these boards for use in collage and painting. Good price too. Painted an X on the back with mod podge to keep it from warping, don't know if that was necessary but why not?",4 "awesome product! heats fast, works well, cleans off pretty easy i recommend this product to anyone who does light to heavy crafting",4 "sturdy board for pastel users-- sized for practice, experiments, small drawings Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "Claybord 6x6 Deep Cradles I purchased 4 of the 6x6 Claybord deep cradles in early January 2012. I make shadow boxes to sell at local craft fairs and this was my first experience using this product. The 2x2 depth allows me to add lots of detail and, in addition, the boxes are sturdy and well constructed. I like this product very much but, in my opinion, there are pros and cons to using this product:1.The Claybord texture is relatively soft and I suggest a light sanding (and I do mean light!)to prepare the surface before use. A vigorous sanding will cause the Claybord texture to flake and crumble (for lack of a better word). Always use a damp, lint-free cloth to wipe away dust or particles.2. Because the texture is soft, be careful when using clamps or similar tools. I now have 2 small round circles on the outside of 1 of my boxes that I can't remove since the surface has already been stained and finished.3. I prefer to stain not paint the boxes. A good quality stain such as MinWax will highlight the texture and grain of the surface and create a very professional look. I have painted only 1 of my boxes and didn't like the way it turned out.I am currently working on my 3rd shadow box and recently ordered 2 of the 8x8 deep cradles.Be well,Jeanine",3 "Paper! You really can't go wrong with Strathmore paper especially the 160lb press watercolor paper. The thickness is pretty nice along with the grain too. The paper doesn't bend or warp after dousing it in layers of water and pigment so you can keep using this 10 times over. I also use this for mixed media purposes and it does well with charcoal, graphite, ink, pastel, etc. The tooth of the paper really catches and enhances everything so just keep that in mind if you're experimenting with this for the first time. Pretty heavy duty paper so you're pretty safe to use whatever kind of material you'd like.Update: I took a watercolor that I had done on this paper to get matted, and had to get it rematted because I had gotten the matt based on the 18""x24"" measurements that Strathmore advertised. What I didn't account for was the spiral on top, and the perforated edges take up about 1/4"" which of course you don't usually include in the matting. So unfortunately, there's a bit of air that you're paying for instead of paper. The paper is still great though, but it's just something to keep in mind when you're doing measurements.",4 "A slight correction Strathmore 400 Watercolor paper is actually the normal 140 lb paper. It is fine for sketching and just about anything but your final painting. In block form it is very handy to use en plein air. I use 300 lb Arches for my ""serious"" painting.",3 "Pretty Basic Pretty basic watercolor paper. If you're serious about watercoloring you might want to go thicker. It will buckle and wrinkle a little under a couple layers of watercolor. Also, this pad isn't perforated and it's spiral bound so you have to precisely measure and cut off the rough edges where it's bound for the painting to be exactly 18x24. You'll want to grab a pair of scissors to remove a sheet because it's very difficult to tear out paper this thick.",2 "Nice quality paper My Wife and Sons use this for art projects. It is sturdy quality paper. We even have some pictures hanging in our house for decoration.",3 "perfect for pens too I usually use this paper with a field set by Windsor & Newton but I just bought a new set of permanent markers and this paper works very well with the pens too. The surface is just smooth enough to allow the pens to glide across the paper. With the heavy weight I don't have to worry about the permanent ink bleeding through.Easy to cut down to other sizes so this paper is going to be doing some traveling in the near future as art postcards.",3 "Product Review Product arrived undamaged and on time. I was happy with the size box it was shipped in, and extremely satisfied seeing there was not one dent on the pad of paper.",4 "sturdy board for pastel users-- sized for practice, experiments, small drawings Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "sturdy board for pastel users-- in white Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "How it works It works but I Learned that you have to leave your clothes in with the dye all nightOver all it's good",2 "A beautiful Scarlett, my dear I bought a medium-red double knit skirt. Boring. I'm a redhead, and, if I wear red, it deeps to be deep, dark. I color a short skirt and a long skirt They both came out beautiful.However, I wasn't aware of the fixate one needs to when coloring, *after the item is dry*, to prevent bleeding.I'd like to post a picture this week of the before and after coloring, and the before and after fixate. I just have to figure out how to charge my digital Nikon.",4 "There is better, but the price is right and it's good to have This is not Arches, but I love my students having this in any size. I own several because it is less costly than Arches which most art teachers would have their students paint on nothing BUT. I prefer the blocks because I have hard water and I don't like to soak my paper over night and stretch and staple and then dry for yet another day. Blocks are easiest to use and you just peel off the upper paper for the next piece. Product comes with smooth white overlay to protect paper underneath. Decent tooth. Great buy. Buy some Arches for the assignments and buy this for your first trys after the thumbnails. . .",3 "It's just ok This corner cutter is just ok. The corner cutters I've been getting at Staples make it far easier to always get a perfectly rounded corner. I was looking for larger and smaller cutters so I thought I'd try the EK Success products. I'm disappointing and won't buy from this manufacturer again.",2 "Just Okay I tried a couple of similar scrapbook corner punches. Unfortunately none of them are perfect. With the Paper Shapers punch there is some wiggle room when you try to line up the paper, so it takes some practice to get a consistently clean corner without a little ""step"" in the paper at the edge of the corner. Fortunately this punch lets you turn it over to see exactly where the paper will be punched.I was using this punch to round the corners of laminated photos, but after a few photos it stopped punching through and now only bends the corner and jams. I think the cutting die may be slightly bent. Maybe I was trying to use the punch for something it wasn't intended, but I don't think 5 mil laminated photos are particularly heavy duty. It still works for plain paper.This punch lets you remove the plastic clip so you can punch the straight side of a piece of paper to make a scalloped edge, but to do this would be so tedious I don't know why anyone would choose this method over scalloped-edge scissors.One other thing I wanted to point out: Another reviewer said this punch was the one to use for playing cards. However, the radius of this punch is 1/4"", and the corner radius of standard playing cards is 1/8"" (the same as a credit card corner). You can still use this punch for playing cards, but be aware the corners will be larger than a standard deck. Unfortunately there does not appear to be a consumer-grade scrapbooking corner rounder smaller than 1/4"" (I found 1/8"" punchers but they were much more expensive).The other corner punch I tried and kept was theAidox Angle 5mm Eater Corner Rounder Small. It has its own shortcomings (it struggles with a laminated photo and can't round very small pieces of paper), but it seemed to make consistent clean corners better than the Paper Shapers punch.",2 "Great, but gets clogged easily I bought this to help me with making my save the dates for my wedding. I have used it on paper, 100 lb. card stock and 20 pt magnets (fridge magnets). It worked well with all of these and gave them a more professional look as opposed to the straight pointy corner edge but I found that a lot of the cut out edges got stuck in the cut out punch template part. To accommodate this feature (not flaw), I just removed the cut out pieces every time I cut something. Other than that it's great. Also, the size was just right, I also got the medium but that was HUGE. For cutting invitations and what not, this was the perfect size!",4 """Small"" but not small enough... This item was satisfactory, although the punched-off area was not as small as I was hoping. I would've liked to have had some sort of standard measurement for the size of the rounded corner or the amount that would be punched off instead of the vague ""small"", ""medium"", and ""large"" descriptions of the various Ek Success punches offered. I spent a good deal of time just trying to guess how ""small"" the rounded corners this punch makes would be and, with no measurement whatsoever, eventually had to just try and guess what size would work for my project and hope for the best.Also, you have to be really careful to get the corner you're punching lined up and inserted correctly or you can easily ruin it. This may also be true of other corner punches, though.",2 "Fabulous little tool I highly recommend this corner-rounder - a solid little workhorse. If all you need is a simple 1/4"" radius, with no other fancy cutouts, this is it. Radii are very hard to visualize, so consider this: If you want a radius such as found on a credit card or a playing card, that is a 1/8"" radius. A 1/4"" radius (this product) is very much larger, an example being the size of a pencil eraser end.After quite a few mistakes, I finally discovered a trick with this product. First hold it in your hand, top facing up. Now, invert it, so that the blade (underside) is visible. Insert your sheet of paper into the cutter, making sure that the corner of the paper is positioned *exactly* into the ""V"" of the cutter blade. Then, depress the lever gently, and you will have a cleanly rounded corner without the ""step"" you'd have if you couldn't see what was happening. I've cut literally 100's of sheets this way. After each cut, tap out the cutoff bit of paper, and it will never have a jam.",4 "NOT 1/8"" this is 1/4"", not 1/8""... i bought this because the review said it was 1/8.... IT IS NOT!",2 "PRETTY DECENT FOR THE PRICE I recently bought this punch from Ben Franklin with a 40% off coupon. It was about $7 or so. I didn't want to spend a lot on a corner punch so I just took a chance with this one. At first, I just couldn't get the corners nice and even. Then I read someone elses review that said you have to punch it upside down so you can see what you're doing. This person was absolutely correct. All you have to do it turn the punch upside down and center your paper in the corner punch. This way you can see exactly where the paper is in the punch. Just put the very tip of your paper's corner in the punch and you can't go wrong. Now that I've got the hang of it I don't have any problems with nice, round corners. Am glad I bought it and it's very lightweight.",3 "Perfect! I bought this for rounding off the corners of some bookmarks I was producing for a client. I was using standard card stock that had been UV coated on both sides. This unit made easy work of rounding all of the corners. I did a total of 50 books marks (200 corners) and it didn't seem to get any less sharp.I like that it has the corner guide to make sure you line everything up properly but this isn't a warrant to fly through your work. Make sure you take the time to fit the corners in properly to get the best results.As for the radius, it was perfect for my project but, as some people said, this isn't going to match the radius on business cards or playing cards. The radius is closer to that of an AA battery.",4 "Most excellent I got the ""small"" model. The corner radius isn't 1/8"", and it isn't exactly 1/4""; it is really more like 3/16"" (excellent for my purpose).The trick to getting a perfect corner cut is to look at it from the back and align the paper properly in the cutter. After a little practice it's easy. This way you can avoid getting the unsightly ""step"" effect at the edge of the corner cut.This is a good value at today's price ($6.76). It definitely beats the Fiskars brand corner cutter that I got from Michael's. However I suspect that there may be manufacturing variations between units from any manufacturer, so your results will depend on if you happen to get a ""good"" one or not.",4 "Goldilocks and the Three Corner Adorners NOTE: RADIUS is 1/8"" Like Playing Cards. NOT 1/4"" (too big).SMALL is the keyword here, as in JUST RIGHT... for doing corners just like you find on a deck of cards. I looked in stores, but no one had Small, and Medium was too Large. So buy with confidence, if you are looking for a Corner Rounder to do the corners on a pack of cards that comes with square corners, or if you trim a deck, and want the best finishing touch. For your square-corner Tarot cards: this is the One.",4 "good for business cards I use this for my business cards and it works each time. The only thig i would say is that you have to be sure that the card is flush in the space if not cards are cut unevenly. Also it is very durable (dropped it a few times)",4 "Terrible Cut Fully expected this to be as good as some of the other punches I have ordered, but not so. It has a terrible punch cut and leaves a raw edge on one side. It is useless to me.",0 "Waste of money This works very well at first. But it gets dull very quickly and bends the corner back instead of trimming it. I would not purchase this product again.",1 "Very Easy to punch I wanted a affordable rounded punch and this was a very easy to use punch. All you have to do is use it upside down so you can see if your paper is aligned properly. I liked the fact that I didn't have to use any force at all nor did I hurt my hand. The other punches I used where beautiful but they made crafting extremely difficult. Good Product.",3 "Great... when it actually works Like other reviewers have mentioned this rounder leaves a ""step"" if you aren't careful but since it's easy to align and punch upside down the step is easy to avoid. The problem I ran into is when trying to punch anything thicker than cardstock the rounder jams and it takes some effort to get it working again. This is the first rounder I've tried so I'm not sure what other ones on the market are like but I'm a bit disappointed that I can't round the edges of laminated pictures because it will jam.",2 "A great corner rounder I bought this even though a lot of the reviews for it are negative, but I love it! It works great, I haven't had any problems with it.The only time it didn't work very well was when I used it on light weight graph paper, every other kind of paper I used it on it was a success.",4 "great little tool Being an avid card maker, and after a long time searching, I was delighted to finally find a corner rounder punch. Just what I needed. EK Success products have never disappointed me.",4 "Too inconsistent for my needs I bought this thinking I could use it for my design work, presentations, etc. I'm lucky if I get a perfect corner 1 out of 4 tries. There's almost always a rough spot or something that is unrepairable unless you recut it. It cuts fine, just tough to get it aligned perfectly in the 90 so you don't end up with odd little edges. Maybe had it been larger so you could really wedge the corner up in there, it would be more accurate. I'll keep messing with it, but until now, not a fan...",1 "Fantastic! I purchased the small corner punch because I had some wedding programs that I had to round the edges for.I had previously tried a Fiskars punch and didn't listen to all the warnings. Any paper at all that is outside of 'copy' paper would get shredded in the Fiskars.I ordered this on Amazon and was so thrilled when it arrived. Not only is it easy to use (and you can see the edge of the paper as it goes in so you can correctly line it up) but it also is easy on the hands.I was able to get all the programs I needed edged and they looked great.Now I am trying to convince myself that not all things need a rounded corner.",4 "worked great on my invites! (review for small punch) I'm pretty new to paper crafts but wanted to attempt some DIY elements for our wedding invitations. I was skeptical about such a low priced corner punch but it was one of the best tools we bought for our project! It's actually quite difficult to mess up. I even let my fiance take over punching the rest of the invitations. You just turn it upside down so you can see the paper line up to the notch and you're ready to punch. I'll upload some detailed photos so you can get a better look. They have this removable clip so you can attempt other patterns but I felt it was pretty difficult. I would stick to just corner punches with this tool. It's also much smaller than the other corner punches that I've seen so it'll tuck away quite nicely. Plus, it's about half the price of those other punches. I highly recommend this tool for anyone on a budget or even a first timer.",4 "Decent for occasional usage I concur with other reviewers that it's just ""ok"" because it's not anything special, really. It's only as precise as the person using it because if you're not holding it just right and don't push down on it correctly, it won't necessarily cut the way you'd like it to. It is not meant for thick paper and for multiple sheets of thin paper, for that matter. I think it's really only good for random small things that you don't need to cut often.",1 "Super Large This punch is the super large one, so don't get it unless your project paper is very large. I was buying it for wedding projects so I needed the small one which I also got. They are very sharp and are still sharp about one year later! Easy to use, but sometimes the cut off edges get stuck in the creases, in which there is an easy fix to that, just remove it. However, the most important things are there, they are easy to use, can cut 100lb card stock easily, I cute two 100lbs at the same time and that was simple, it doesn't go dull quickly and the cuts are smooth and aligned.",3 "Measurements Needed I'm giving this product four stars because there's no measurement on the packaging. Otherwise it's a great little punch for the price. It turned out to be 1/4"", and larger than I was looking for. I didn't find that out until I had opened the package and could no longer return it. I bought it with the intent to use it on tarot cards, which another reviewer finds it great for. I think it's just a bit big once the tarot cards are made so much smaller by the removal of the borders.If you need a 1/4"" corner rounder, this is the one for you!",3 "Death to sharp corners. This works like a dream. No sharp paper corners are safe from my wrath.I will note that the rounded corners made with this aren't as ""sharp"" as the corners on playing cards and credit cards.It doesn't matter to me, but it may matter to some.",4 "So Good You Guys! Perfect size to create custom playing cards and rounded business card corners. I'm a graphic designer and I use this on my custom cards. I also just used it to make custom playing cards as party favors for a friend. It's a very solid piece, heavy enough duty for regular personal use.",4 "A solid, strong corner rounder This is a great corner rounder. The size is hard to find, and is good for playing cards, business cards, and anything that you want to have a smaller radius rounded corner. It delivers a solid, strong cut even through wood veneer or through several sheets of paper. I own an X-acto corner rounder, and this one is much stronger and easier to use.The only problem is that the die is shaped in such a way that if you're not careful, you can easily accidentally snag the corner you're trying to round, resulting in a uncorrectable jagged corner.",3 "Corner guide is a huge plus. This corner punch does what it's supposed to. It fortunately includes a corner guide so the corner is centered perfectly, but take care to insert and hold the corner carefully as it's easy for it to wiggle just enough to mess up the edge.",3 "So Simple & Effective I've wanted a corner rounding punch for years. I'm so glad I finally got one. This one was the right right price and I'm happily rounding the edges the small drawings I do.",4 "It make clean cuts I tried different products of this kind and this one works great for me, I used for heavy papers 100gr and it is fine",4 "Sturdier feel so far ... Like many of you out there, I was looking for a 'small' radius corner rounder for hobby use and found myself frustrated with the selection at the local craft stores - either the selection was all 1/2"" radius or larger (or some patterned corner) or the selection was limited to rounders that were obviously suited only for single sheets of lightweight paper..I needed a rounder that would consistently cut through doubled-over cardstock and laminated pages. So far, this rounder seems to be up to the task, with out having to push so hard, (on many others, I felt like I was going to break the product I had to push so hard). I will try to ammend this review as the cutter ages and when I've worked with a larger variety of materials, but so far, so good for a sub-ten dollar cutter.The Pros (so far): this has a fairly heavy die/punch that seems to handle thick stock cleanly (no sticking or fuzzy corners yet)The Cons: This cutter has no catching apparatus for the off cuts, so be ready with something to catch all those corners(!) also, this one (as mentioned elsewhere) can be a little tricky to align, so that you dont end up with that 'scalloped' corner look or with a clear notch on one or both edges. After some practice, you can began to get a feel for this and cut more consistently ... but I won't lie ... you will still get the occasional odd cut, even after being deliberate with each cut - thin papers tend to tuck/roll/bend a little during the cut and therefore lose their alignment.A brief note: since this has no catcher underneath, it does allow you to visibly align the cut by turning it over, which helps ... I also noticed that the die has a small cattch in the inside corner that is designed to hold the square corner of the paper ... this helps with alignment, but as stated earlier, your results will vary with the stock you use.This is the 'small' radius, which seems to be in the 1/4"" (5mm) range altough I don't think it specifically says on the packaging, it only has a diagram indicating the size. I use these to make game cards, its not really small enough for my purposes (I need 1/8"") but it makes a nice corner for the price and is WAY better than the alternatives.I hope this helps you in your decision, I tried to answer all the questions I wanted answered when I was looking for a hobby-grade rounder.OVERALL: Best sub $10 cutter I have bought, period ... no thin metal cutter that jams or sticks frequently and so far it seems to handle thick materials whilc maintaining a crisp cut ... will follow up with a report after heavy use.",3 "It worked great I just wound up not needing it in the end, but for what I was looking for, this was the perfect product.",4 "good I love the concept, and the product does work great. There is a VERY slight , verrry slight bit of paper that does not completely make the smooth corner. But I know no one else would notice it!",4 "perfect for Project Life Using this as part of my Project Life 2013 tool kit. It's the perfect size for nice little rounded corners.",4 "I love round corners This corner punch is great to give your documents a special touch. For my resumes I use a quality watermarked cotton bonded paper, round the corners with this punch and attach to my cover sheet with a staples stapler. I've gotten interviews just on resume presentation alone.",4 "Perfect for Invites This worked perfect to snip the corners off of my daughter's birthday invites. The invites were printed on card stock and the size was 5x7. The corner size was just the right size. Great find!",4 "It is ok The only con about this punch is the difficulty to align the paper angle with its edge, which causes a non neat edge.",2 "Works, but there is a little trick to it You have to line up the paper just right so the corner is a nice smooth rounded corner. Other than that, it is great!",3 "One of the few wedding planning gadgets I am keeping I'm not extremely crafty and I found this product easy to use. We used it to round the corners on homemade fan programs for our wedding. They instantly went from looking printed at home (which they were) to professionally done, just by rounding the corners. I was even using cardstock, folded in half and glued and it didn't have a problem punching right through it. I had to do it in two sittings (125 programs x 4 corners = sore hands!) but otherwise I'd recommend it if you want to upscale your paper products!",4 "Didn't work I bought this to make rounded corners on laminated paper. It just plain didn't work. Jammed the first time. I ended up throwing it out.",0 "rounding things up after looking for a corner rounder at hobby & craft stores,with no results i found one on amazon i liked,with good reviews.i use it to round the corners on dvd covers,works great.you do however need to use it upside down to align the cut.the small radius is just what i was looking for. well worth the price.",4 "Not for Laminated Cardstock Took a while to position the paper properly, but once I figured that out it seemed to work well. Then, after completing approx. 100 laminated cardstock corners, this device began jamming. It's not easy to clear a jam -- must push against punch with fingers and that's hard on the fingers. Also very time-consuming. The more I did the more it jammed. Must conclude that this item is not suitable for cutting the corners on laminated cardstock.",0 "good stuff I usewd this product for years at my place of employment. It's a great product that has several uses.",4 "good service This is an item, I have had a hard time finding. It was delivered promptly and in good condition",4 "Alternative use I'm a librarian. It isn't uncommon for our library to get used books with stickers all over them. Bestine works amazingly at removing all these nasty little stickers. Unlike other adhesive thinners (goo gone, goof off, etc.) it's alcohol based, instead of oil based, so it evaporates quickly and doesn't hurt the paper or the ink and doesn't cause a greasy mess.The only downside is all the adhesive usually transfers to my fingers!",4 "It does the job The Bestine thinner is a must if you are working with rubber cement. Added to the rubber cement when the rubber cement has been sitting for a long period of time, will re-vitalize the cement back to a ""like new"" texture. Good stuff.",4 "SOLVENT FOR RUBBER CEMENT IN MY WORK I USE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF RUBBER CEMENT - CONSTANT PROBLEM IS EVAPORATION OF THE CARRIER IN THE LITTLE BOTTLES - RATHER THAN DISCARD, YOU CAN SALVAGE USING THIS THINNER - CAN NOT BUY THIS ITEM LOCALLY - THIS SHIPMENT ARRIVED PROMPLY AND WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION.",4 "Bestine Service and price can't be beat. This is the best stuff on the market. I mainly use it to remove glue from fabric,(it doesn't damage the fabric at all). It will take the residue off of anything.",4 "Not so "Easy-to-Open" can Bestine is Bestine and it works just fine, but the caps on the can that you push down and turn to open don't work. I finally had to pry off the plastic cover that revealed the metal cap that screws on. As it turns out, the spouts, on both cans that I purchased, were attached, welded or whatever in a way that the caps wouldn't work as directed. I also noticed that they weren't sealed well where they were attached to the can. I finally poured the one that I opened into an old empty can that fortunately I had kept and will do the same with the second can when I need it. Hopefully, it won't evaporate before then!",2 "Gets stickers off This is the best thing I've found for removing stickers and not leaving residue behind. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Rubber Cement Thinner This product works as expected (changes thickened rubber cement to a thinner mixture). The cost was reasonable. If you want your rubber cement not to thicken up so rapidly, buy it in GLASS bottles and NOT PLASTIC.",4 "100% heptane The picture may be misleading. You do receive a quart container and not the pint can in the picture. Other than that this product is perfect for removing rubber cement and for anything else you may need 100% heptane for. FYI it evaporates almost as fast as you can pour it.",4 "BESTINE Bestine is a great product that I had trouble finding locally, so I turned to Amazon. It was just what I needed to thin my rubber cement for artistic purposes. Amazon is truly easy and trustworthy, the product arrived in a timely fashion and I am very pleased overall.",4 "Hard to find locally Package arrived in good shape and well packed. It camein a prompt manner with no dents in the can. This ishard to find in any of our local stores so this was great!",4 "good product Good durable product. Easy to use and mold. I recommend it. Although, it's not exactly translucent but it will do.",4 "my favorite translucent clay This product is great for artists of all levels. It is also perfect for creating faux minerals and stones as well as faux stained glass.",4 "Almost Impossible to Punch! I turned blue in the face trying to punch out one flower! Lining it up on a small area is difficult too (I cut a few bookmarks with my Cricut and wanted to try a simple flower on top of each). I even tried to use it on flimsy paper, but failed. I never used punches before, but this will be my first and last one from this company. If I can, I'll return it to Michael's for a refund. I should have taken a hint from the many previously opened and taped up Punches they had hanging on the wall.If I had a 250-pound tackle from the NFL to press this thing for me, then I'd have it made! However, my measly efforts resulted in only frustration and a sore hand.I admire the one reviewer who said he was able to use it!",0 "Nice little punch I got this punch for aluminum can crafts. It goes right through my empty soda can metal with no issues at all and it's a nice size to make little flowers for jewelry.It also works very well on paper and card stock. I'll probably pick up a second one and mark it to use just with paper.Very sweet little blossom. Great for larger forget-me-not designs or wild rose designs.",4 "Great Product! So cute, So fun and So easy to use....Some punches are hard to punch with, not this one. It is easy to see right where the punch will go and it isn't hard to punch through the paper at all..",4 "Maple leaf punch Nice image, but it's not as large as I had hoped for. Perhaps size was given and I ignored it?",3 "This is a mixed review. The results of the punch are breathtaking. It produces a beautiful and versatile punch that you can use on cards, scrapbooks, etc. I really love the design. Too bad it's so difficult to use successfully.The problem is the ease of operation. It is EXTREMELY difficult to punch. You have to place the punch on the table and press down really hard to succeed in actually punching out the image completely and fully releasing it from the paper. All the little pieces inside the leaf are stuck inside the punch and you have to try to get them out with a pin or something to avoid having them drop into the inside of the punch or clogging up the punch for the next effort. Even so, the chances of getting a usable punched form after all that effort is 50/50. The rest of the time, the perimeter of the leaf doesn't cut all the way through.I know that it isn't just this punch that is defective, the problem is somehow related to the design/workmanship of the punch. I had bought another one from another seller on e-bay and had to return it. That one was even worse than this one. It felt as if there was something blocking the punch part from coming down. That seller had another in stock, I asked her to test it before sending it to me and she told me that it must be from the same batch because the same thing happened. I then ordered this one from Amazon. Not as bad, but still the hardest punch I have ever used. I don't expect it to last long because I know the plastic pusher-thingy is going to give out under the pressure necessary, but I will enjoy it while it lasts.If you want one (like me)--in spite of the drawbacks--get it soon because (I think) the manufacturer has discontinued it (I'm not surprised) and very few are left on the web. (I know. I checked. 90% say ""out of stock"").",2 "Know what you're getting... I bought this punch the other day because I thought it was a cool idea.I have several thumb punches and they work well and fairly easily. This one is difficult to use. It cuts through, but you really have to push quite hard on it. I also discovered that the flower never fully punches out because there are two notches on opposite sides of each other.After some research I discovered that the notches allow the flower to be folded over for a 3D effect. If the flower is to be used on its own, then it has to be punched out the rest of the way by hand. Not a problem, as long as you know that's what you're supposed to do.That info. should be stated on the package.",1 "Just what I wanted ... I purchased the Retro Flower Medium Punch. The description here gave no indication of the size of the punched flower, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Happy to report that it's just about perfect.The flower is about 1"" across. I also purchased the smaller version of this punch, so I can pair them side by side or layer them.No problem with punching, either. It punches smoothly and easily through premium card stock. I then use an embossing stylus to add a bit of shape to the petals, and top it off with my favorite simple snowflake punch and a tiny brad.",4 "Good. Works really well.I have Started making beautiful paper roses with this punch.Would suggest others to buy this along with the same Larger size punch.",4 "disfunctional I was disappointed with performance of this item as it didn't fully make the shape punch sharply. I ended up with shredded paper. I returned the item, only to receive another puch maker that didn't work either. I returned both items and am still awaiting for proper credit to my account. Overall, I am terribly unsatisfied.",0 "Double leaf punch It puts personality in the cards I make. I love it. Get one!",3 "Dimensional Christmas Tree craft punch This is a nice little punch with a finished result with moving parts to adjust for 3-d effect. It is very difficult to cut as if the blades themselves were dulled. Perhaps cutting through sand paper would sharpen them, but even then, the lever is hard to operate and I am a strong person. I nearly have to bear my entire weight to make a clear cut.",3 "GOOD, BUT... THE PRODUCT IS GOOD, AND WORKS VERY WELL, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I LIKED THE BUTTERFLY VERY MUCH, BUT THEY SEND ME A DIFERENT TIPE OF BUTTERFLY, I WAS DISSAPOINTED, BUT AS I LIVE IN VENEZUELA IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO SEND IT BACK, BUT THE TOOL WORKS WELL",4 "I love it. It is a little harder than other punches, but it is because has to cut a lot in one punch... once you know how hard you have to push... all flowers comes out beautifuly. Is not that hard and the die is wonderful.",4 "Disatisfied with this punch It was not sharp at all, I have tried with many stuff but it didn't work at all, it doesn't cut. I have throw it",0 "Did not receive item pictured/described I ordered the popup snowflake punch, what I got was a regular snowflake punch. Very disappointed as I could have gotten a regular punch at any bookstore or toy store locally. However as I'm overseas, returning is unfortunately not an option.",0 "Great for transferring images from paper to glass, plastic, other materials. I have been using Omni-Gel for several years now to transfer images from printed paper to other surfaces, such as domino beads for bracelets, glass bottles, glass Christmas ornaments, blown eggs, the undersides of glass gems, etc. Typically, I use images from laser printed collage sheets, but I have also used photocopies and magazine images, and it works well with all paper thicknesses.If you use as directed (three coats in different directions) over a printed image, you get a fairly sturdy, somewhat transparent decal or 'skin' that can be glued or decoupaged to almost any surface. Because the skin is supple, and not stiff, you can work on curved surfaces, such as bottles, candles, stones, etc.The process for transferring an image to the glue requires that you peel or scrape the original image away from the dried glue skin, and you usually destroy or lose the original image in the process- because of this, I would not recommend using this product to transfer images from photos or original artwork, but from photocopies, instead.As stated in other reviews, Omni-Gel also works well as a surface coat; I have made jewelry using tiny DaVinci artwork, and when I used the Omni-Gel to coat the finished item, it looked like tiny, authentic oil paintings because the brush strokes become highlighted. (You can sand the finished surface for a more muted, matte finish. I have been pleased with both finishes.)I love this product because it allows me to take craft projects to a higher level, with more professional results than gluing paper images to surfaces.",4 "Too cool! So far, this product works as described on the package.I've noticed that if your coats are too thin, it's easy to warp the image - but that leads to other creative options.It's a bit smelly, even with ventilation - so definately make sure to have proper ventilation in your work area. And don't forget to clean your brush or foam immediately - it's difficult to wash off even right away.",3 "Great Product This works well as a transfer medium. I have used to transfer images to leather and images to chandelier crystal backs. Also works like a clear drying glue.",4 "Makes a fantastic glue I switched from rubber cement to this stuff while working with paper. It dries so much faster than rubber cement, and it doesn't warp the paper. Haven't tried to transfer with it yet though.",4 "Omni-Gel Review I have purchased this same type of transfer medium in the past and used it once then. I've used this new container once and now remember why I don't use it. The areas where the Omni-Gel is used are raised up from the fashion fabric and definitely leaves your material heavier. That being the case I really am not qualified to review this item. Handy to have on hand if a relative talks about putting a picture on a t-shirt or pillow I have the goop required. Until it expires.",2 "Make cleaning Rapidograph nibs easy! For years I've been using other cleaners with so-so results. But now I'm able to properly clean my Rapidograph nibs so they'll last longer.",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "Just what I wanted Good size, easy to iron on and they stay on. Nice item. Great for small craft projects. Would use again.",4 "Great Easy to use, came quickly in the mail. I put my name on my luggage so I'll never loose it.",4 "Completely Unusable and Missing Letters I purchased 2 of these at once because of the letters I required. First off, the amount of each letter they put in one package is silly and incorrectly adverstised. In addition to not receiving the actual letters I thought I would, they did not work. The few letters, 2 out of the 12 I attempted to fasten to a hoodie, just fell off when they cooled down. The other ten I tried never stuck in the first place. Just in case you are doubting - yes, I made sure I had the right side down. I gave up on them after 2 hours. I gave the remaining letters to my sister-in-law. She runs a daycare and they do all kinds of crafts all the time. She gave up on them too. She said she had never seen iron on letters not work.~Fun note: I ordered two packages to begin with, both orange, and they showed up different shades of orange.If you decide to purchase these anyway, I sincerely wish you the best of luck. It is always possible I just got a bad batch.",0 "Definitely worth the money I didn't think I needed these tools to use with my Cricut machine - but finally broke down and bought the set. I'm so glad I did! The tools make using the machine even easier and more fun. If you have a Cricut you will be happy to have these.",4 "Worth it! I would encourage anyone considering purchasing this item to do so! I wasn't sure that I really needed this, but decided to buy it after trying to remove the smaller cuts from the cutting mat. I have already used most of the pieces several times the first day I started using it. (I don't really see a purpose for the ruler, but time will tell.) This kit is well worth the price, as it speeds up the process! The zippered bag makes storage a breeze - and the bright green case is easy to find on the cluttered work table! Would make a great gift for anyone with the Cricut machine!",4 "Red Wings Patch This patch was exactly as described in the ad. It is good quality and a nice size. Not huge, but not so small you won't notice it either. Well worth the cost.",4 "Sturdy, sleek and cheerful! This table and stools was exactly the right thing to fit in the corner of a family room. It's very simple, functional and clean-looking. The stools are easy for kids to get on and off from. It's easy to clean and has plenty of surface space. The stools store entirely underneath making it even a better space-conscious choice. We love it.",4 "You get what you pay for The color on the top of the stools peels away.Otherwise it's an easy set to put together and I've had it for almost 2 years now. Holding up pretty good.Served its purpose and still does.",3 "nice table but you need to finish it yourself if you want to keep it looking nice Nice good looking, sturdy table and easy to put together. My only problem with it is unfinished so I had to put a few coats of polyurethane on it to keep it from being ruined by crayons and markers.",2 "A nice set We bought this set for out 2 and 1/2 year old son. He loves it. It is a good height and still works for older children who come to visit. It is well made and seems to be holding up very well after 6 months. It is not bad to clean. Our only complaint has nothing to do with quality, but rather that we ordered the natural set and it came with the stools with colored tops.",3 "great design Love this set, smoothe lines. I stacked the stools just to get out of the way and now my grandkids stack them when they are finished playing. Love the bright colors and stools are sturdy enough for parents and grandparents and easy because of no backs or arms.",4 "great Very easy too hand sex through.Also is good as an ironing on patch.Greatly made.Im so excited about it !!!its great.",4 "Thanks I love my Tank Girl patch! The first order did not make it when shipment should have arrived but the company was quick to send another out which came swiftly! Thanks.",4 "Chrome paint Product is not capable of creating a true chrome appearence. I wasnot able to complete the task at hand with this product.",4 "Not just for painters I love this bag. Helps keep my supplies organized. I was having to get very creative when it came to transporting all my supplies with me. This bag lets me carry all my supplies in each of their spots as well as my laptop. Now this bad is designed more for the painter in mind, with plastic liners for wet brush heads, a pouch for long brushes as well as hanging pouch for shorter brushes. Two side pockets for bottles, spray cans, or other similar sized items. The straps for carrying can be used for carrying tubes. As a pencil, charcoal, and pastel artist, I've used the spaces for my own tools, and still have extra space. My laptop stores perfectly, and is well protected. Good thing since I wasn't paying attention and knocked the bad off my desk with it in it. No damage. I put my phone keys, knife, and few other items in one side pocket, and my can of fixitif in the other. My pencils I store in the interior removable hanging pouch, drawing pads and planner fit nicely, even with the laptop, and all my pastels are stored in the front pouches. I use the large paintbrush case for my laptop cord, and the front two half clear pockets for cables, cameras, and extra storage. I still have tons of space not used and when it's closed it doesn't feel really heavy. Great bag.",4 "Could be better I had gotten a black one in hopes that it would hold everything I needed for class. My two books, a sketchbook, a lots of pens and brushes, but the bag itself is actually the majority of the weight I'm carrying, and it doesn't hold quite as much as it looks like it might because the hooks just aren't heavy-duty enough to handle what the bag itself can. The twisting nob will pop out from the hook and the metal latches that keep the hooks on break easily, mine is not the only one it has happened to here. I just think that, for the price, it could use a few make-overs. If you can modify the strap components to hole more weight, go for it! If not, look for a different bag.",2 "Would give it more stars if... ...the shoulder strap didn't pull loose the first time I used it, the zipper pulls didn't turn sideways, and if the design didn't lead to a front heavy bag, causing it to not set up straight without futzing with it and causing the front of the bag to pull inward and downward.That said, I am keeping it and will do a few modifications because overall I really like this bag. I think the zippers and hardware will wear out long before the bag parts do, but there is just something about it that makes me want to carry it. If you aren't willing to make a few sacrifices to have the organization that this bag offers, then I wouldn't buy it.I doubt that I would buy it again, but it is here and I can't seem to send it back.",2 "Very Smart Bag I may be an artist but I can't stand having my supplies unorganized, this bag solves that problem without a doubt. So many pockets and pouches that all of my supplies have a home no matter what medium I'm in the mood to work in. Comfortable strap and cushioned handle makes it easy to carry even when it's loaded down with supplies. Must have for the artist on the go!",3 "Defective Right-Front Clip Sadly, I feel compelled to write this one star review to warn others to check their bag CAREFULLY upon receipt, especially if you are giving this as a gift for Christmas. I have now received two bags with EXACTLY the same defective right-front clip. Both bags arrived in apparently new condition wrapped in plastic with all tags attached. However, the left prong on the right-front clip is deformed (bent inward) so it will not latch like it's supposed to. When packaged, both clips should be fully and securely attached. The left clip on both bags I received has been fine and securely attached but the right clip has been dangling in the packaging.I'm attempting one more exchange (this will be bag number three) to see if I can get a good one. I wouldn't bother except I know my daughter will love this purple bag for her art supplies. It's a shame having to go through this at Christmas. I just barely noticed the defect before wrapping it up. I hope this helps someone avoid giving a defective gift as I almost did. I will update this review if my THIRD bag is not defective. Other than the bad clip, it seems like a good bag.",0 "Bag Love This bag is the greatest for my art junk. It stores everything I need it to and more, and it takes up no more space than my previous floppily Jack Bauer messenger bag.",4 "great bag, great price This bag has enough storage area for all my art needs...the shoulder strap could be made stronger but works fine...Would definitely recommend this bag to my friends and family",4 "Hot Glue Gun For the price, this gun is awesome. I purchased with superbond mini glue sticks and those worked well. The cord is a little short and it doesn't sit up straight on the stand very well, but for the price I can ignore the faults.",4 "Happy! Heats up really quick, good control over how much glue comes out, pretty color, 5 stars! However, the nozzle does look like it's made out of a cheap material.",4 "Nice little glue gun Works well, easy to store. No complaints. Just don't leave it on too long or you'll burn it out (like I accidentally did with my first one... oops...)",4 "Good for me Does what its suppose to do. The only thing is you have to keep putting a glue stick in so the one that's in there pumps out when it gets close to depletion. it won't pump out without a new one pushing it to the mouth. Its cute, light. the wire seems heavier than the it making it slide when placed down. Picky or not it's a good buy. especially for small hands. Although I think little kids handling this might be a risk still.",3 "A Good Start These looms are best for super bulky yarn. The instructions are really not instructions at all, just directions to make only one item on one size loom in the set. I think it would be nice if they would have included an actual instruction book. I have since purchased some different size looms and a couple of books, ""Loom Knitting Primer"" by Isela Phelps is by far the best I have found yet. Loom knitting is relaxing and with good instructions you can create many different things.",2 "Needs better directions, but I already know how to use it If you use two strands of a super bulky yarn as one, you will get a terrific product. Chenille is great when you use two strands as one. It makes as very plush, thick product. The widest loom is adequate to make a baby blanket. The smallest is perfect for a scarf.Having said that, I have another rectangular loom that I purchased at our local craft store. It had better directions. That's what made this product work for me. Perhaps try one from a craft store with really good directions before using this would help. If you know a little bit of what you're doing, you will get a terrific product from these looms.",3 "the really long, blue one warps easily I know I'm not putting tension on my yarn because it almost falls off the loom, but my big, blue loom is seriously warped and I've only made about 18"" of knitting with it.... Plus, the set only comes with VERY basic instructions that are really only suitable for use on the smallest (red) loom and looks awful in the suggested worsted weight yarn (it's very loopy and would get caught on everything).This product might be better if 1. it came with more/better instructions and 2) didn't warp so quickly.If you're going to be making flat panels, stick with the round loom and read up on stitches that will lay flat. Going around the flat loom to make flat panels is a pain, it is difficult to work the inside of the loom.",1 "Easy way for kids or the disabled to produce knitting I work with MR/DD adults and have used these looms to help them express their creativity by making all sorts of knitted projects. I also use them myself, while watching TV, because they are easy and fast. There are a number of books out now, telling how to use these looms. One I particularly recommend for Long looms is Loom Knitting Primer by Isela PhelpsLoom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects",4 "Dritz Molded Foarm Bra Cups Review The B/C cup is true to size and the shape is natural and smooth. The cup's shape is substantial, appropriate for use under clothing that has ample fabric coverage. Skimpier constructions like bathing suits will need the teardrop shape cups, which are smaller and offer push-up. These foam cups offer coverage but no push-up, so buy accordingly.",2 "Works great for a backless dress Had a backless dress out of very thin material. No combinations of no straps or clear back bras worked. This product works great. The dress is used as a dance costume and everything that need to be covered is covered and stays in place.",4 "work well I use this when i swim, and in a bra less dress i wear to fancy parties and such. You just sew them in and you're done.",4 "Used with the kit Just what we ordered - we used it after the four color / soda ash kit to seal the colors in the wash.Came out Great!",4 "Very nice at pulling out excess dye I use this whenever I find someone did a shoddy dye job. I follow the directions as much as possible and wait for magic to happen. At least 7/10 times I don't have to try it again. There are a few yarns that are just beyond repair.This is a must need for every knitter/crocheter/spinner/dyer, or just keep it for that rare bleed monster.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Great Color Just as ordered. Paint arrived shortly after ordering and was exactly as described.As a watercolorist this is one of my favorite brands. This color is new to me but looking forward to using it soon.",4 "It takes a steady hand, but overall met my expectations. Once these corners are on the page they are not budging. I purchased to use for scrapbooking larger items and brochures, which the standard small photo corners really can't hold in place. I had previously used a Scotch product that is apparently no longer available in the US, but can be found in Canada and the UK at a premium price. This Lineco product fit the bill.",3 "Using These for Mounting Stamp Sheets I love these Corners! They are bigger than regular photo corners, and perfectly clear. Since they are archival quality, I am using them to mount commemorative stamp sheets onto album pages. Modern commeratives come in big, pretty sheets, and giant Showgard mounts for stamps are expensive. I put the Corners onto the bottom 2 corners of the stamp sheet first, and then carefully press it into place on the page. Slide the page inside an archival page protector, put in a 3-ring binder... beautiful! I've even used a single Framers Corner to hold a single stamp onto a page. No adhesive touches the stamp, and the stamp sits in there snugly under the page protector. And they're inexpensive enough, that if I want to re-arrange the page, I can re-do it without guilt of wasting them. There's probably a zillion uses for these things. :)",4 "Something you should know before ordering..... Description title says that they are mylar framers corners but they are not, instead I was sent polyester framers corners.",0 "Framers coners Lineco Infinity Archival Mylar Framers Corners 1 3/8 in. pack of 240 - item came fast and as see on the website. no problem and will buy it again.",4 "Christmas tree bows I've tried several different gadgets for making freestyle Christmas tree bows, but found this one to be the most accurate and consistent for size of finished product. Finding the replacement ties a little tricky, since the item was not at the local Michael's or other craft stores. I found them at [...] special order. The overall product design is good, but should have been made a bit sturdier. Looks like it is a bit delicate.",3 "Best Way to Attach Photos to a Matt This is the best way to attach your photo to a matt. The strips hold the photo in place tightly, yet allow you to remove the photo easily because there is no sticky stuff holding the photo to the matt. They are easy to use, quick, clean and effective. The strips hold the matt firmly but the extended tap that holds the photo is clean which allows the photo to be removed with no damage to the photo. I love them and use them for all my matted photos.",4 "perfect I am a professional photographer who sells photographic prints. The prints that I sell unframed are mounted on a mat using the lineco self-stick mounting strips. The purchaser then has the choice of framing the matted print or taking the print out of the mat without harming the print.",4 "Exactly as described These work exactly as described in the specifications. They are easy to use.I would recommend them to someone who needs mounting strips.",4 "Strong thread, unique spool I bought the Gutermann thread #410 (scarlet) to sew on my children's patches. It's a nice strong thread that holds well. I especially like the unique spool that makes it so quick and easy to hold the thread in place after I'm done -- just wind, no searching for that little nick.On my computer screen, scarlet looks a little on the orange side. In person, there is no trace of orange. It is red as can be.",4 "Nice Dark grey This is a nice darker grey thread for your sewing projects.I used mine to do quite a bit of decorative and utility stitching on some cat beds, and it stitched up well. No snags or frays, cut cleanly and easily and was able to stitch up practically from tail to tail off the spool.",4 "It's thread. It's grey. Whadya want? Gray thread is best for sewing grey things, 2 spellings of grey, fahgetaboudit. Sew it with needles. Some sewing would be a good idea.",4 "Thanks for writing it It is a very good book, read it slowly and enjoy.",4 "Typical Twerski I've heard Rabbi Doctor Twerski speak and he has saved the life of an addicted friend. I find everything he writes to be relevant. Twerski on Chumash gives short, readable essays on the weekly parasha aimed at an emotional and spiritual understanding of the portion. You can read the book every week or just pick it up when you need some inspiration. I'm glad I have it.",4 "Item EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Great to do business with. Got triangle in record time! Thank you! A+A+A+ sellers!!!",4 "Poor Condition The Gardenia Scrapbook, although the design is beautiful, the craftsmanship was poor. The minute I opened the package, the pages were falling out of the book. I am very disapointed with this product and as a result I would like a refund and recommend it to no one.",0 "Not what I ordered I ordered this Calligraphy set instead of the dark blue beginners case because I wanted a more unique looking calligraphy pen. Well, I ordered this one and got the dark blue box instead with standard colors. Not exactly happy but I do not wait to wait to get another order.",0 "Fine, Broad, and Broad -- where's the Medium nib? I want to learn calligraphy, and I bought this set because its price point is right for a new hobby. Today I cracked open the box for the first time, wanting to use the Medium nib, because I figured that was a good thing to start with. But it wasn't there!! I have two nibs of the same size, both labeled ""B"" (for Broad?) and one labeled ""F"" for fine. Does this mean my set was used?? Beware: you get what you pay for.However, to my untrained eye/hand, the pens do seem to work nicely.",0 "Great for beginners I've been watching videos on Youtube on how to do calligraphy, and I finally decided to buy this product and give calligraphy a shot. Being just a beginner, this set was perfect. It was inexpensive and has 3 different nib sizes, and it even includes instructions and a chart of calligraphic letters. Needless to say I was able to pick up on it pretty quickly. If you have the patience and determination to learn it, you can easily do it with this set. Perfect for beginners.",4 "Calligraphy On time great stocking stuff and great for writing those special thank you notes and last minute Xmas cards for the holidays.",4 "Rediscovering I am loving rediscovering how much fun I had with calligraphy. Now to figure out how to make my ink go further. These pens are great. High quality.",4 "Great at this price or any other! What more could you ask at this price? Nibs give great ink flow on most paper. Comfortable grip. Nice weight. A smooth writing instrument! Delivered on time by amazon's super service.",4 "it was an okay set but not outstanding It was an okay set but not outstanding and was a good thing I was not looking for outstanding . But it serves a purpose . I would reccomend it for first timers .",2 "Better than the pricey ones.... I am a serious penman, and do a great deal of calligraphy for weddings, special occasions, and other important events. I have a number of rather expensive calligraphy pens but none of them lend themselves to a rapid, smooth style. The problem is the ink flow. The little Sheaffer pens have a nice, steady and consistent ink flow and allow the calligrapher to produce nice flourishes and lettering without hesitation. If you ""draw"" your lettering, then the expensive pens are worth it. If you work for pay, then go with the Sheaffer...!!",4 "Smooth ink flow, cheap refills I quite like these italic pens:- cheap refills- smooth ink flow- 3 different nib widths- easily see ink remaining- comfy, round grip (unlike the Lamy Safari)I'm using it in conjunction with the book ""The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting"" by Fred Eager - a good match.==========Update 2007-08-26I'd like to knock this down to 3 stars. The lines become inconsistent (i.e, rather thin) on certain pages of my Moleskine notebook. In contrast, my Lamy Safari pen is perfectly consistent.So I'd get both - the Sheaffers with its variety of nibs, for calligraphy practice, and the more expensive Lamy Safari (1.1-mm nib) for writing for pleasure.",3 "Nice, Simple Set I got my set for $10 at Hobby Lobby if you're interested in this product. It was a great balance of what I wanted in a fountain pen - three different thicknesses (although I prefer the finest one) and four colors. It took me a minute to figure out the ink cartridges (one is not in the pen when you get it), but once assembled it writes smoothly and easily. I'm not a serious calligrapher or anything, I just wanted a nice pen for formal, personal letters and this product fits nicely for me.",4 "For a Beginner Like other reviews said, this is great for a beginner. I used it to write food description cards for a party I was catering. It worked really well. I am left handed and didn't have any smearing issues either.",4 "Fun to learn I bought this with a Calligraphy book so that I could learn to write Calligraphy. These are fun to use for relatively cheap. They are mostly plastic, but I expect to get my use out of them!",4 "awesome set, but ink runs out too fast. i have used up all of the ink in these pens in almost no time - a few pages of writing and the ink runs out. this is frustrating because the pens are extremely convenient and well functioning otherwise.",2 "Good for the price. Good pen for the price, which is very inexpensive. Nothing wrong with the way it writes, but it does ""bleed"" a bit, so I have to be cautious in order to avoid a mess. I will buy a higher quality calligraphy pen in the future, but this does the job for my rare need to address several envelopes with script.",2 "Very happy with this kit! Very happy with this product. I'm a calligraphy novice and these were perfect to learn on. The cartridges were small, but I wasn't planning to write excessively with them anyway. Very nice way to get into the art.",4 "Nice set. This is a great set, especially for the price. It's perfect for learning calligraphy, and I've been using it to learn Spencerian script with great success. The nibs are easy to change and wash, and the ink cartridges last longer than I thought they would. The flow is a bit quick, but easily remedied with faster writing or more absorbent paper.",4 "great quality pens at a good value I am working on my Calligraphy skills for addressing my wedding invitations. I originally bought calligraphy markers at a local craft store, thinking (incorrectly I might add) that they would be easier to write calligraphy with. The Sheaffer pens are much easier to write calligraphy with that looks like calligraphy. The markers bled a lot, and the pen ink is much more consistant. Love these!The only thing that is a bit frustrating is that the pen tends to require a little shaking or light tapping to get the ink to flow when you change cartridges.",4 "Works amazingly (as long as you fallow directions) I read the reviews that said the paper is cheap and doesnt last and I am sure its because they didnt fallow the directions that come with the paper. If you do read and fallow them the paper should last for a very long time. It says to let the paper soak in hot water from the sink for 15 minutes before using it or put it in a microwave safe dish with water and bring to boil then let soak for 10 minutes before using. This makes the paper reusable. I have used the same paper several times and it still has many more uses left in it. I have had the whole sheet covered in paints for at least a week at a time then washed it off (using a sponge to remove the paint) and then used it again and again. I was afraid that the container wasnt air tight and that my paints would dry out but they dont they have lasted for over a week at a time without drying out. I couldnt be happier with this purchase and HIGHLY recommend it especially if you are like me and only paint for short periods of time at a time. I love it. Just remember to fallow the directions that come with it and it wont let you down.",4 "Couldn't paint without it. This product works well, especially if you take a few days or even weeks to finish a painting. I wash and re-use each peice of paper several times because it's very durable, it's great!",4 "Paint pallet GREAT If you are painting with acrylics you can snap the cover back on and walk away for a meal break or for a couple of days and the paint will be the same when you return. I had a problem with mold, added a little bleach when soaking the sponge and no more problems.",4 "A painters best friend Keeps my paints fresh and wet which saves me money! My only complaint is the size... a couple inches larger would be awesome.",3 "Paint Palette by Masterson Art Products I really like this product for keeping my acrylics open, soft and reusable. I couldn't believe you can reuse the paper over and over again by washing the old paint off. It leaves stains, but it doesn't tear. It's a very good product and I have told my co-painters about it. They are also amazed by the paper.",4 "Keeps me painting! The Paint Palette performed even better than I expected. Once I set it up--and I actually fudged and didn't do exactly what was recommended--it has kept paint ready to use for up to a week at a time so far. I'm able to open it and touch up a painting I thought I'd finished with a perfect paint match. Highly recommend it.",4 "Paint Palette Keeps paint fresh. Small enough not to get in the way too. Many layers of paper to mix on as well.",2 "sealed pallette does the job wonderfully, totally impressed with this product. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to save money on acrylic paints/",4 "not what I expected although the Paint Palette is a nice size I thought it was larger from the photo I saw. I was a little disappointed that it was small. It does keep the paints moist for days but it also started to mold and will now have to bleach the sponge. I would prefer that it was a little deeper as well. It's too shallow in my opinion. it is easy to open so I like not having to struggle with opening the box.",2 "paint palette good material but the papers were too thin. Yet the cover really help the colors stays longer.",3 "will work well quick delivery the only thing is I thought it was sectioned for different pain colors. Even though it isn't it will work well",2 "Does What Gesso is Supposed to Do This (white) Liquitex Acrylic Gesso Surface Prep does exactly what I expected: applies great (white) smooth coverage while providing excellent ""tooth"" to my surface. I always prep my canvas surfaces with gesso before doing any acrylic painting, as I like the smoother surface as opposed to canvas texture and want the extra ""grab"" that gesso provides. Also, like most gessos that I'm aware of, this can be colored/mixed/blended with acrylic paints.Most recently, I was experimenting with some different techniques predominatly using a deep red and burnt umber, decided I didn't like it, and went over it with this gesso to bascially start over. It took 3 coats to cover it completely, but I only had to wait about 2-4 hours between coats for it to be completely dry. After having let it sit overnight, it was a blank surface and ready to go.As far as gessos go, this Liquitex brand is a bit thicker than the Daler Rowney acrylic gesso I use, but because of this, it provides a richer coverage. Also, because of the thickness, I did need to wait a while longer for it to be fully dry than I did with my usual gesso. I think I will keep both brands on hand and use according to my needs, and I recommend this Liquitex brand gesso for when a thicker, fuller consistency and coverage is desired.",4 "Not what I thought Because the title says prep protector I thought this was the clear gesso, it's not. Don't be fooled, it's regular white gesso.",1 "Perfect for craft makers! I make a lot of craft items using straight pins such as beaded Christmas ornments,curly ribbon wreaths, etc. and these pins are perfect! I had tried another brand and they bent easily when you tried to stick them into styrofoam and wasted a lot of them. I made a curly ribbon wreath for Independence Day and these pins worked out perfectly. Not one bent or failed to go into the styrofoam. The point is sharp for easy insertion and the metal is not soft to avoid bent pins.I am very happy with Singer's pins and will more than likely buy more for future projects.",4 "cheap Barely sharp enough to go through fabric. I had to push hard just to get through a shirt. When trying to get them through anything else, they just bend.",0 "Not magnetic I bought these pins because they are said to be made of steel, which contains iron. I thought they would stick to my magnetic pin holder. They do not stick to my magnetic pin holder. I've tried searching Amazon.com under ""sewing pins magnetic"" but all I can find are magnetic pin holders, not the pins that will stick to the holders. I feel disappointed.",0 "Straight as an arrow! These are the best pins when you don't want to baste! They lay flat and are very thin. I use the them all the time - on every project!",4 "Not worth it if you are only buying this product Not worth it if you are only buying this product as shipping cost is very high",0 "Japanese paper I was a little disapointed because of the small amount of paper and the designs were mostly not what I had in mind. But that can happen when you order sight unseen.",2 "Quality has slipped I've used a dozen boxes of these photo mount cards and do not like the new design. The pocket for the photograph requires trimming a standard 4x6 print on three sides to get it to fit. This is very different than the former design and time consuming.",0 "Serves it's purpose but very plain If you are looking for plain, these are plain. I purchased them because I couldn't locate any other design that weren't Christmas photo cards. Thank god I'm a scrapper, I was able to decorate them up with some bling !! Otherwise a good quality card !!",2 "Changed their product I was re-buying this product after I ran out of my first batch. I used the frames for papercrafting but will not be purchasing them again. The older product allowed you to completely open the window flap by pulling apart two small glued spots but the new product has glued the window frame down completely and it is EXTREMELY hard to work with. It's probably fine if you are stuffing stiff photographs in them but I am printing pictures on my computer and making handmade cards with them with my own designs. My printed pictures are not stiff and do not go easily into their frames without damage. They need to go back to the old style. I also liked to emboss the frame but can not do that anymore unless I emboss the entire front of the card. It just doesn't work anymore. They look horrible. This company doesn't understand their market.",0 "good I buy these all the time. They are prefect to throw in any spare cool photos and send off to whoever.I'm going to print out a New Year notice to place inside for all those people who did not receive a christmas card from me this year.",4 "Very high quality! I ordered cards like this at papyrus and this set actually has a higher quality of paper. I'm a huge fan of fine stationary so trust me when I say get these cards! Also the shipping was super fast. Already ordering more :)",4 "Photoframe by Strathmore is a deal. We loved this photo greeting card. If you have a photo to send to family and friends, this is a deal. It is well made and easy to slip the photo in. I'd buy it again through Amazon.",4 "Not good for 4 x 6 photos for me a mistake because when 4 x 6 photos inserted, lose a lot of photo in the frame. Another brand Cape Caads shows more of photo, thinner border",2 "Works Great The photo cards works great for my needs.I now get to share my photos and greetings in one card. Thanks so much.A happy customer.",4 "A terrific way to share a 4x6 photo, but be careful of your printer... My previous Epson printer handled the Strathmore photo frame card stock. Turns out my new one (Artisan 837) could not manage the thickness -- a sturdiness which is one reason the card is a very good product. I had to retrieve the jammed card from inside the printer. (And that's a risky task, regardless of one's carefulness: Since removing the jam, I cannot print 4x6 paper. Everything else works as it should.)Instead of printing text inside the card for our Christmas greetings, I solved the challenge by printing it on a very light weight paper. I cut it to fit inside the card, and then by hand I stitched the folded insert into the Photoframe Greeting Card. It created a somewhat classier card -- like the multi-page ones that cost more.What I did: With one hand I held open the card (with the photo already inside the front page frame.) I lined up the fold of the insert with that of the card's. Using a rather thin needle and two long strands of red and green thread (maybe 24"" for my 5x7 card), I pushed the needle through the outside fold -- outside to inside. One 2"" or 3"" stitch one the inside of the folds worked great. Now the threads were hanging outside the card. I tied the threads as one would the shoestrings of sneakers. Having a 2"" or 3"" tail of red and green threads hanging from the ""bow"" adds a nice holiday touch -- and helps to keep it from untying.It turned out to be a well-received card, so to say. The Strathmore card allows us to express our creativity in designing the card and writing the greeting. But the photo frame feature lets us include the gift of a 4x6 photo to top off the greeting. Anyone who enjoys making her own cards or loves to share photos he shoots should consider keeping a box of the Strathmore Photoframe cards (envelopes are included) on hand for impulse card making! Just be sure that your printer can handle thicker-er-er paper or card stock -- or have a back-up plan for printing the greeting text.",3 "Great for Holiday Stenciling There are 18 different snowflake stencil designs, of various sizes, on three clear blue sheets of plastic. Can be used for any stenciling project. I have used them to carve into clay tiles, with great success.Might be a little challenging for kids as the designs are (by necessity) rather detailed, and therefore not as open as some other motifs. Still, they could be fun to experiment with. For children of all ages.",4 "No a substitue for glare-free glass I do photography as a hobby and I had the idea to use this product to add a non-glare look to some photos .. I first tried it on a cheap poster with clear plastic over the print ... ruined it .. even with a thin coat the clear plastic became frosted. I then tried it directly on a photo .. with a light, even coat .. it was not bad. This is apparently what the spray was designed for. Finally, I used it to put a very light coat on the glass of a photo frame .. it did not ruin the frame but is is a little less transparent now than I would like. So, in a nutshell, the experiment did not really work for me.",2 "Great set of kids' patio furniture You do have to stain it yourself, but once you do, the table and stools are durable and super-cute. I especially like how sturdy the stools are--not much danger your little ones will be able to tip them and fall over (as they would with little chairs). We get compliments all the time. The price is great too! I'm not sure why Amazon wanted me to rate this set's ""educational value,"" since it's not a toy, but oh well. You won't be sorry, get this set for your kid!",4 "Patio Furniture This table is the BEST VALUE ever! The cheapest price out there is at Amazon!!! Bought this table, the bench, and the chair with ottoman! My daughter LOVES her patio furniture!!!",4 "It is perfect. This picnic table is a wonderful little table for the kids. We have grand children ranging from age 13 to a few month, and the kids just love sitting and playing at the table. I would recommend it for anyone who is in the market for a kid's picnic table.",4 "Great product Just received this table and stool set and put it together with my son last night. Sturdy product. Well made and easy to assemble. Worth the price and adorable. My 2 and 3 year olds are already using it!",3 "SMALLER THAN IS LOOKS, BUT FABULOUS WE THOUGHT THE TABLE AND BENCHES WOULD BE A LITTLE TALLER HOWEVER OUR 8 YR OLD USES THE PRODUCT WITH NO ISSUES. THE UMBRELLA IS VERY CUTE AND CHARMING. OUR FOUR CHILDREN ENJOY A FUN BREAKFAST/LUNCH IN THE SHADE AND PLAYTIME WITH PLAYDOH AND PLAY FOOD OUTSIDE. WE LOVE THE FUN TIMES THIS PRODUCT AS ALLOTTED OUR CHILDREN!",4 "Cute table Very cute table with a real wooden umbrella. Not too difficult to put together, had it all done in less than an hour. I did find it at [...] for [...] though. Even with shipping and tax it was still less than [...].",3 "solid as a rock Great hole punch vs others in its style and price this is the one you should buy. The next most affordable one $10 more and significantly less useful.",4 "I wish I could tell you how good it is I went to use my 3-hole punch today, and as stupid as it sounds, I was thinking to myself ""this 3-hole punch is so ... awesome ..."" I just wish I could tell you the words that came before and after ""awesome"", but those words don't fly in reviews like this. I have had this 3-hole punch for about a year now and am still impressed every time I go to use it. I cringe every time I have to use another hole punch, do it out of absolute necessity. I like using 24# paper, and this hole punch cuts through 15-18 sheets like butter. The adjustment bar that changes the height of the paper in relation to the holes clicks in to place definitively, so if the holes aren't perfect it is blatant user error ... and admittedly I've done that a few times. I've told my roommate at least a few dozen times how much I love this thing.I would recommend this 3-hole punch to anyone who likes high quality at a bargain price. If you like poor quality with a hefty price you're gonna have to look elsewhere.",4 "Cuts Like Butter! At University I end up needing a three whole puncher quite often, and this really does get the job done well. What a difference from the seven dollar hole punch I bought for Target the other day. This three whole punch is a steal. Granted I am not doing any large industrial jobs, but for a personal three hole punch, you will not be disappointed. I look forward to every paper I have to hole punch!As far as build quality, it has a nice weight to it, and feels very smooth when punching through those papers. There is a tab that moves for different sizes of paper which I found quite convenient. The black matte finish is also very professional. It is quite large though, quite a bit larger than I expected.Highly recommended if you can get it at a good price then look no further. Not sure if I would fork out seventy dollars for a three hole punch, but was more than happy to pay twenty for this beauty!",4 "Punch about 22 pieces at one time. Length:: 1:01 MinsPunches around 22 pieces at one time.With max amount pieces of paper, you need to press hard with standing.Overal, I give 5 stars for good performance and reasonable prince.",4 "This Is A Steal! All I want a 3-hole punch to do is: 1) to punch 3-holes in several pages at once, 2) to do its task without getting stuck, 3) to punch the holes neither so close to the edge that they'll soon tear through the paper nor so deeply into the paper as to make turning the pages of the notebook difficult, and 4) to last long enough to make the punch the last punch I'll need to buy.It's really not that much of a list; yet, judging from the punches I've previously encountered -- including a $40-$50 punch used at most of the offices I've worked at -- the list has always seemed unreasonably exacting!!!No more. This punch easily has measured up for the first three requirements. As for the last, I suspect that it will match up there as well. It's hard to see how it might not. But, even if it only lasts one of the two decades that may remain to me, it remains a bargain at this price ($17.49 at this writing -- virtually the same price I paid several years ago for a totally frustrating punch that can't gracefully handle even 5 pages at a time and that requires careful attention to avoid loading even a single sheet straight enough to end up with three holes instead of two holes plus a half moon).If, by the time you read this, the price on this unit has doubled, don't hesitate: Buy it anyway. You'll still get your money's worth since you'll have a punch that matches up to my unreasonable requirements.All who have been frustrated by 3-hole punches will surely welcome this. It's glorious: man has not only figured out how to get to the moon and back but also (at long last) how to make a reliable three-hole punch! For we who will never get to walk the moon, we can at least finally enjoy a 3-hole punch that does its job to perfection.",4 "Infinitely Adjustable and Sturdy! Unlike other ""adjustable"" hole punches, this one truly is infinitely adjustable. It does not have the couple predefined adjustments. It is exactly what we needed!",4 "Heavy Duty Indeed! Monster enormous hole punch. Yeow! Works like a dream, punches through paper like it was butter. Really does actually punch through 30 sheets at a time. Dunno why it's in ""electronics"", though. It's definitely an ""analog"" hole punch. :D You can get a good workout using it (and toting it around too, heh).",4 "Sparco SPRO1796 Heavy Duty Adjustable 9/32' 3-Hole Punch This thing is extremely well made and works like a charm! Adjustable and CLEAN, SMOOTH punches. Well worth the cost! I am MOST HAPPY and CONFIDENT to recommend this product to anyone!",4 "Sparco SPR01796 Heavy-Duty adjustable hole punch This is definitely well worth the money, very heavy duty. There is a tray underneath which catches the punched holes. Hole punch came pre-set.",4 "Just what I wanted I was looking for a 3-hole punch that could punch 10+ pages at once. This Sparco punch is just what I was looking for -- works great.",4 "Way to big I am not sure what the hell I was thinking when I ordered this thing. I can not even fit this in my desk. I really dont use a hole puncher that much but seeing i can put it anywhere it is prominently displayed on my desk for all to see. Jesus what did I think I was going to need to punch holes through, Cardboard. Man I am an idiot. Order the smaller version.",4 "works Great. Works great. Handles a lot of pages at once. Adjustable hole spacing. Very heavy duty. I can recommend buying it.",4 "Great Prouct -Great Price I shopped lots of reviews before settling on this because I wanted one that was depndable, worked well and didn't cost a huge amount. This was a great choice. It is surprisingly heavy-duty and works very well. We use it a lot, through many pages and it does a great job. An excellent value.",4 "Great! It punches great, it works are described. I can punch so many papers now with ease. No more lame school hole punches for me!",4 "WOW!!! What can I say. It is perfect, exactly as advertised. It cuts sharply thru 20-30 sheets easily. Definitely recommend this item.",4 "Finnaly found a 3-hole punch that makes holes are farther from the edge I was on a quest for a heavy-duty 3-hole punch that put the holes farther from the left edge of the page. When they're too close, they rip out more easily. This was a great deal!One of our campus computer labs has this hole punch, and from the looks of it, it's pretty old. I'm guessing mine will last a long time, too.",4 "If you're going to punch holes... This hole punch is the one with which to do it. This isn't a cheap "home office" hole punch, this is the real deal. Just like the ones you used in school or at your office.This thing will punch some serious holes.",4 "Super heavy duty hole punch This is a well built, easily maintained, easy to empty heavy duty multi paper hole punch. Quality buy at excellent price",4 "Durable and Effective. When I first started school, I bought a cheap paperhole puncher that broke after just a few uses. So far this one is holding up nicely, and I've been using it for two terms.",4 "Hole Punch What's to say, it's an adjustable 3 hole punch and does exactly what it is advertised to do. It is well made and durable.",4 "Unbeatable Quality You wont get a better 3 hole punch.. just buy it..agree with all the other reviewers :) deserves 5 star",4 "Sparco Stapler Th Sparco stapler is wonderful! Strong and sturdy; you can insert many pages and the punch punches perfectly all the way through all of the papers with correct positioning of holes--which can be adjusted to your liking. The ""holes"" are collected in an easily removable tray.",4 "Perfect The quality is even better than the one in the school library.Not to mention the price.I like this puncher.",4 "Good Price for a Good Product Through Amazon This product is a three-hole punch. It is well constructed, will punch holes in multiple copies at one time, was described and pictured accurately, and was in my home within one week. The service was exemplary.Thank You,M.L.P.",4 "Great product Excellent durability, punches perfectly, slide adjuster is easy to use and accurate. Would highly recommend for any home or office use!",4 "super good The punch is very very good. it really surprises me. super good, all in all. Cut the paper nicely and easy to use.",4 "Great Heavy duty adjustable punch Great Heavy duty adjustable 3 hole punch. Works like a dream, easy to use, smooth operation. It is a bit heavy to carry but then that only means they used real steel and so it should last me the rest of my life.",4 "works great! this three-hole punch works great! It is heavy duty and easy to use. I previously had another hole punch which had a short thin handle to push on. That ended up becoming flimsy after several uses. This hole punch is solid all the way through and it is designed for one or two hand use, which makes it more solid and will add to its longevity.",4 "Great Value I was very satisfied with this hole puncher. I use it for just about all of my schoolwork because I use binders. It has a VERY solid construction, and I've been able to punch upwards of 20 or more pages at a time. Every part is made from metal thick enough not to bend, and there's one removable flexible plastic part to release the 'hole dots'.",4 "It's a workhorse. I purchased this for use at work and it does everything as claimed in the product details. I was also able to purchase it for much less than what this very same product was offered through our office supply company. I'm very happy with my purchase.",4 "Great hole puncher Great hole puncher in terms of weight, sharpness of hole punch, size and labor force to punch holes. Also, delivery is excellent from the time order to receive takes total three days with standard delivery. I will give it five star rating.",4 "For the teacher, student, office worker, etc. I purchased this hole puncher because the other reviews gave it a 5-star rating. The Sparco hole puncher performs like it should and it is well constructed. It's not as heavy as I thought it would be as mentioned in some reviews. This was more than I needed but you never know. It's good to have more punching power! Best of all is the price! I am very sure this product will last me a lifetime. If you don't need to punch 30+ papers the other hole punchers sold on Amazon will do the part just fine.",4 "i wish i can give 100 stars for this product ok i opened this heavy box when i got it and found the hole punch. it really blow my mind, just make sure u set the little metal that come with it to 11 (if ur paper size is 8.5 by 11). i decided to get this cos it took me forever to punch some hole in my handout. i was actually using the one that staples sells for $1 or so and after 10 sheets my fingers were killing me. i have more than 3 full binders or 500 sheets to complete. to cut a long story short, GET IT U WILL BE BLOWN AWAY and it's cheap too",4 "Solid and for a great price Straightforward 3-Hole Punch for a great price. Seems to be well made and I have used it to punch hundreds of papers so far. Solid product.",4 "More than I needed Not sure why I bought this heavy duty machine - it works great - but I really just needed the cheapo three dollar 3-hole punch. I WAY overbought. If you NEED this much power and adjustment in your paper punching - this is probably the best manual machine you can get for the twenty or so page stack. If, like me, you need to put three holes into three papers - get the cheapo one.",4 "Great Value This is a great hole puncher for its price. I went to staples at first and their cheap looking 40 page hole punchers were upwards towards 50 bucks. This is a definite buy if you're looking for a good looking, sturdy, powerful hole puncher.",4 "Great heavy duty hole puncher I've had this for over a year now and it's still punching strong. I am able to easily punch through 20 pages at a time without it missing holes. I would recommend it and buy it again if needed.",4 "Poor Quality After just one week of use, an essential part of the hole puncher broke in half (!!!) making it unusable. I had not been overly filling the puncher but for some reason it could not bear the use of 20-30 sheets at a time. Would not recommend to others.",0 "Made in China I was pretty bummed to find out this was made in China. However, very impressed with the quality. It is a VERY nice, heavy duty hole punch, very comparible to the $99 ones I have used in my office.",3 "GOOD PRODUCT Can't give it any high rating b/c product wasn't for my own use, but the person that requested it didn't give me any negative feed back so this product met their needs.",2 "Like it but really heavy This is a good hole punch, can punch through quite a few pages at once. The only thing is that you really need to push down heavily to make the holes.",3 "CAN'T BEAT THAT PRICE Love the product. Quality seems sturdy enough to last forever and it looks super elegant on my office table. I immediately tested it with multiple sheets of 11 x 17 paper, no problem at all. I have shopped around big office stores and even Military malls and I am telling you with what I paid for this awesome 3 hole punch would not even get me a cheap 2 hole punch from the Big stores. Yes, of course I recommend this product.",4 "It punches holes You would think that hole punches are not exactly rocket surgery as far as product design and quality control goes, but you'd be wrong. I've seen many that were misdesigned or sloppily manufactured. Not this one. To prevent the common problems of paper getting stuck underneath the guide bushings instead of in the slits, the portion of the sheet metal base that the guide bushings are mounted on is recessed! All the sheet metal parts are a heavy gauge, so the whole thing doesn't move around as you try to operate it. The bracket for selecting paper size does not have much play in it.This thing punches holes. In the right place. The first time. And won't break any time soon. Awesome.",4 "can cut staples.... o.O This thing punched through part of a staple when I was punching a stapled stack of about 20 pages of regular copy paper. I'd say that's heavy-duty! (See photos.)I'm not sure I'd say it works like a hot knife through butter, but it definitely punches through tough things more easily than other 3-hole punches I've used. It seems to go about halfway through a large stack (so ~10 pages) easily, and then I have to apply a little more force to get the rest of the way through. It's NOT enough force that the metal hurts my hand though.As an added bonus, the holes were already at a good distance from one another straight out of the box. I did have to adjust the page size to 11"" since I was punching 8.5 x 11 paper, but that was very simple to do.",4 "Great little item This cuts paper like it is ""butter."" I am less concerned with the number of sheets that it can handle, than how well it performs on a reasonable number, say 10-15 sheets. No problems at all. The only thing one needs to do is make sure you are setting the adjustment for the size paper you are punching--if you don't the holes will be in the wrong spot and may be off-center or outside the edges of your binder, if you are using one. I looked at the electronic punchers and would recommend this instead unless you are unable to apply any pressure with your hand. This product is likely to outlast most of us.",4 "Does what it's made for...and does it well! My wife asked me to find her a hole puncher for her classroom. I was shocked to find one at this price with glowing reviews. The ""cuts like butter"" reviews made me laugh, but my wife says it's true! Every time she uses it, it cuts the holes with minimal force and works with larger stacks of paper that other hole punchers don't handle that well. Overall, I highly recommend this product.",4 "One Word.... NIFTY!!!! This hole puncher came in the mail, and I have to say, after using it, it is one of THE BEST INVESTMENTS I have made.I'm currently in the process of getting my affairs in order and keeping items organized, and I have papers everywhere! This hole puncher, coupled up with a D-Ring binder makes for a great way to get organized. It is sturdy, easy-to-use, and very easy to store.You definitely get more than your money's worth with this thing!",4 "It's pretty unanimous This is a nice hole puncher. Nothing more needs to be said. Just throwing my name in the hat of people who would recommend this product to others.",4 "Constructed well, but I had to pound on it for it to cut. I am pleased with this product. It makes hole punching super long Pathophysiology lectures less of a chore, but I do find I have to pound on it to get it to cut through 27 pages. I may try standing and pushing, rather than sitting and pounding...",4 "EXCELLENT I considered the available products and ordered this one based on the other reviews. YES,YES. I agree 100% that this is an excellent tool. Simple, sturdy, well made, dependable, and at a reasonable cost. Wont ever need to buy another hole puncher, and if I did, it would be to purchase this same one again for an expanding office.",4 "Heavy Duty! I really like this hole puncher. It is heavy duty, can do a lot of papers at one time. Totally adjustable. For the price, it was cheaper than me going to Office Max. This is even better than the hole punch I have at work.",4 "Well... Its a hole punch... and it lives up to its name... it punches holes, and rather well at that. It takes a large amount of paper at once... up to 30 pages I believe, which is perfect for a teacher of class sizes in the mid 20's. I punch all my assignments before I give them back to my students, so they can keep them stored away in a 3 ring binder.I have even found a few pieces of staple in the paper catcher... never knew I punched through those... so it must not have been to big of a deal.The unit is also very solid... my students are proficient at breaking just about anything... not so with this.",4 "office tools I purchased this as a gift for a family member. He says it's so great when organizing his music and putting it in binders, but has to hide it from his daughter (a teacher) who wants to take it home for classroom use. Maybe I should have had it engraved....for Peter's use only?",4 "Great product for the price. This Heavy-Duty Adustable Sparco 3-hole punch is easy to use and yet heavy enough to punch numerous pages at one time. Very pleased.",4 "great for punching thick papers Works great, cuts like butter. Pretty sturdy and easy to handle, no problems with it so far. Highly recommend especially for everyday use.",4 "Best Whole Punchg Ever No jams, accurate hole placement, TERRIFIC price compared to in-store. I was so pleased with this that I tossed my older poor ones.",4 "Nice stuff I use it for my classroom, and it hasn't been working great. You do get a lot of value out of it.",4 "Does the job. This hole punch has solid construction and does a good job. I am glad we picked this up. Good value.",4 "Great product Had my last punch for 20 years. This one is so much better I wish i had replaced the old one before it broke.",4 "Working well This hole punch is solid and is working well so far. I've used it to cut a couple hundred pages. No troubles. The slider for the page length is pretty stable. I've got no complaints, and the price was good.",4 "Sparco SPR01796 Heavy-Duty Adjustable 9/32"" 3-Hole Punch I punch holes in heavy stock and a lighter punch didn't handle it, this one does. Very solid and easy to use. I like it a lot.",4 "3- Hole Punch It's good and does a fine job. I haven't experienced any problems with it so far. Hoping that it will continue to perform as well as it does now.",4 "EXCELLENT This product is the Bruce Lee to your Chuck Norris. Product is very well built. No loose screws or parts and the product feels ideal for long uses without failure. Punches through 20 pages no problem. As long as you can put your elbow grease into it, you can punch through more than 20. On its arrival, I punched through over 100 pages for a binder with loose paper; works like a charm.I will edit this review if the product breaks. If you don't see an edit, that means I'm still using the product and it hasn't failed yet.",4 "This thing punches hard! Works as described. No paper jam yet! If only they would make this in a silvery contemporary design, that would be a plus.",3 "Sparco Hole Punch...IS A KNOCKOUT The Sparco SPR01796 Heavy-Duty Adjustable 9/32"" 3-Hole Punch is a great addition to my home office. Good quality product and design, punches through with ease.",4 "Great Product Feels like this hole puncher will last a very long time. The metal construction feels substantial and it takes little effort to perforate the paper.",4 "Excellent! Day In-Day Out I purchased this Heavy-Duty 3-hole punch when my daughter was in college. We had a routine back then for archiving her English and research papers. She'd send me an email with the completed paper attached. I printed it out for her to review. If it was acceptable, I saved a copy on my computer and printed an additional copy to archive in a D-ring binder. That's where this ""Bad Boy"" (the Sparco 3-hole punch) enters the story. It always produced a perfect set of punches with sharply cut holes. I love to hear that ""shhh-wsh"" sound of the blades cutting through the paper. Oh well, that was then...but it continues to perform flawlessly, Day In-Day Out, and I am confident that it will continue to do so for many, many years to come. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Sturdy and reliable I needed a good 3-hole punch, and I got it! This product is heavy-duty as it states and works very well. I trust that it will be performing in top notch condition for a long time. I had never purchased office equipment from Amazon before, but now I am sure that I will again.",4 "How did I wait so long to buy this? Great price for a great hole punch. It definitely can punch a hefty load of papers with ease. Finally my research can be bound quickly!",4 "strong and easy to use I wanted a heavy duty hole punch because I make my own scrapbooks. I punch through multiple sheets of paper to make albums and this punchers is up for the job. The large handle makes it easy to put your weight into what your punching. I can punch about 12 to 15 computer pieces of paper at once, and I'm a smaller gal. I recommend this for anyone looking for a quality puncher that will last.",4 "Sparco - Heavy Duty is Exactly That! I debated on different makes and models then chose this one thinking it would do the job. Well - I'm impressed - this is a very solid well made product that appears as though it will stand up to it's purpose for years to come. Cuts holes cleanly, no pounding to get it through several sheets - it justs cuts like a hot knife through warm butter - very pleased.I recommend this make and model - you will like it. Steve",4 "Pleasantly Surprised For what I paid for this product, I have been pleasantly surprised. I was worried it would break immediately, given that comparable products were selling for at least four or five times as much. But it has worked really well for me (but I have only owned it for a few months). I would say I usually punch about 30 pages at a time. For that, it is a great product at a great price.",4 "Super good buy/excellent item! I was concerned that this might not be a well constructed piece of equipment due to it's modest price, but was I ever wrong! This is an excellent and well-made item that works perfectly and at it's price, you can't ask for more. I'd recommend it to anyone with no hesitation!",4 "AS TO BEING PENNY WISE AND A POUND FOOLISH...There was a good lesson here for me. It is always nice to purchase a product that actually performs the task for which you purchased it for. It is also nice to purchase a product that has glowing reports from other reviewers and find that the enthusiastic endorsements have not been overly stated and that they are absolutely correct...no reviewer inflation here!This punch is an absolute workhorse and is extremely well made. There are features to this particular punch that should be noted:It can, as several have stated, handle stacks of at least 20 standard sheets of paper. It should also be noted that it can handle thicker paper, such as construction paper, light boards and plastic document protectors, cards and other material with ease.It has a very nice tray at the bottom to catch the punched holes, but unlike many other models I have used, this one actually hold to the main body of the punch quite well and is not constantly falling off, creating a horrid mess. It is easy to remove and empty and is a snap to place back on the punch.This item is heavy when compared to other punches. This may cause difficulties for some, but for my money, this is a big plus as it is not constantly sliding all over the place.The machine is preset right out of the box, but adjusting measurements for the holes is an easy chore.There is little or no maintenance (Other than emptying the tray when needed from time to time).The action is easy and actually requires very little force. The cuts in the paper are extremely clean and extremely precise.It should be noted that you can buy three hole punches much cheaper; I unfortunately have done just that on a couple of occasions in the past. This, for me, was ""penny wise, a pound foolish."" I could have actually saved quite a bit of money simply for forking out a few more bucks for this thing to begin with rather than having to continually replace these things.This is a well built machine which should last me the rest of my life-time. I use it for various hobbies as well as my work.Don BlankenshipThe Ozarks",4 "This is awesome It took me a min punching holes in paper to get it set right. This is how you do it pull out the metal slider to the first line. This will make the holes line up right for 3 ring binder.",4 "Excellent product for the price Purchased this as a replacement for a similar product that had broken return springs for the punches. This is stamped metal rather than cast, however, it functions very well - is very easy to adjust and use. It was half the price of the previous punch and should last at least as long. Excellent product for the price.",4 "Great classroom addition This sturdy, well-made hole punch is a welcome addition to my classroom. It is a great product at a very fair price.",4 "Love This 3-Hole Punch! After struggling for quite some time with a 3-hole punch that wouldn't work and ended up having no bottom to catch the shards, I gave in and purchased this punch. I absolutely love how strong it is, the increased number of pages I can punch at a time, and how easy it is to press down because of the wider top.Everything that was wrong with the previous punch is now right with this one. It probably sounds kind of weird to be this excited about a three-hole punch, but in my line of work I download and print a lot of material to keep in various three-ring binders. Therefore, I need something strong and easy to use that I can keep near my desk. This is the one!",4 "A necessity! A three hole punch is a necessity in any home or office setting and this was one of the first office instruments I got. It still works great. I can attest that it works great and has lasted a long time. It's well built and after all these years still punch holes without any problem. There is no squeaking unlike a cheaper hole punch I had bought. I just works great and the price is a killer! Get this one for sure!",4 "Excellent Three Hole Punch for Office or Home Anyone who has spent any amount of time in an office or education setting has experienced this dilemma. You have a stack of papers, you are on a deadline, and you have to get the papers hole punched and organized into a binder. As you hurriedly shove stacks of paper into your hole punch and futilely try to punch through as many as possible, the punch sticks . . . leaving you with a ragged and torn mess of papers. What is the answer to this problem? Scrap your junky punch and buy a the Spraco Heavy Duty Hole Punch.Like most hole punchers, this product is fueled by good old fashioned elbow grease. But after a couple good pushes... this product works easily with minimal physical effort. The Puncher arrives pre-set, but then you can manually adjust yo fit your need. Plus it DOES drill through 30 sheets of 20 lb. paper at a time with three holes. Punch features three adjustable punch heads, centering guide, & a removable chip tray. The only CON I have found is the weight. It is made with steel and you can feel the difference between this product and others. But for the job I can stand the weight. I plan on purchasing another hole puncher to give to college faculty who just can't find the perfect punch.",4 "good and solid will punch through at least 10 sheets at one time. quite a paper weight as well. four more words here.",4 "excellent sturdy construction It's a great hole punch. The only thing I was disappointed in was the size of the holes. I ordered this one because the measurements showed the holes were larger than the others I looked at. But IMO they are still relatively small. If they were just a tiny bit bigger, I think the binder pages would turn a little smoother. None the less, I use it and it operates great.",3 "Heavy-Duty This thing is a beast. Obviously every tool has its limits but this thing is solid. It can punch through approximately 30 sheets of regular printer paper. Feels like it's going to last a while.",4 "Binder buddy. This thing pierce through well and it is made to be durable. Great for office use and school class room.",4 "Great Price Great price for a heavy duty hold punch. It is definitely worth investing just a few more dollars for something that is going to last way longer than the cheapies. Very satisfied with this product.",4 "Very good. I am self employed and needed a good hole punch for the office. This one fits the bill. It's a quality item at a good price. I am happy.",4 "I wanted a good 3-hole punch, and wasn't disappointed I wanted a good 3-hole punch for organizing the many papers my daughter brings home from school every day, and this one does not disappoint. It is very sturdily made (and heavy!), and works perfectly.",4 "Excellent! Does a perfect job! I don't use it that much, but I love the way it works! If it brakes I will let you know!",4 "Sturdy, heavy duty This is great if you plan to keep things organized in a binder and require to punch large quantities of paper at a time. Works great in my Lab and all the Grad Students use it!",4 "Works great! I am printing books and putting them into three ring binders, so needed a heavy duty hole-punch. This is working well - no jams, even when I put more sheets through than was recommended.",4 "Great Overall I think I would give it a 9.5 out of a possible 10. I wish the settings were marked better. That is my only gripe. Excellent price though.",4 "Heavy duty 3-hole punch Wow -- I bought a Swingline 3-hole punch several years ago from an office supply store but what a difference from this Sparco model! The Swingline was OK for the first two years but then the punch bars stopped retracting all the way so papers would snag when I tried to put them in position. The flimsy catch tray tore and kept falling off so when I threw the tray away, using that hole puncher became even more of a hassle and I finally dumped the whole thing. In contrast, this Sparco is solid -- maybe not very attractive but it gets the job done! I wish they would make a hole puncher with a sliding metal catch tray but have yet to come across any with that feature -- so best not to fiddle with the tray and only empty when it's completely full.",4 "Well built product i bought this the other day i got in the mail yesterday i set the hole pounch to the size i needed them to be. This item work really well i would recomend it to anyone that is looking for a 3 hole pounch. Thank for reading and good lucky on your search... Have A Nice Day :-)",4 "Easy to use! Bought this for a steal to replace a cheap hole puncher! Wow! Wish I had done it sooner. It's so easy to use.",4 "Great heavy duty hole punch for a fantastic price! This is a very sturdy hole punch that can adjust to all different hole positions. It works quite well to punch through multiple pieces of thick laminated cardstock, which is what I bought it for. The price was excellent, and the quality is good. It should last for a very long time. I'm so glad I got it, instead of trying to punch through hundreds of pieces of laminated cardstock with my cheapie 5-page punch. I think my cheapie punch would have only done one piece of laminated cardstock at a time, and would have still gotten stuck every time. Good choice for home and office use!",4 "It is a pleasure to use this office tool After constantly banging my old useless 3 hole punch on the edge of the table in my office to get out the paper stuck in it, in order to punch holes in one sheet of paper I was beyond frustrated.This is the answer to that problem. I never knew this type of tool existed. I was so indoctrinated to using those outdated useless 3 hole punches they sell at the local office store:(Now I can insert 20 sheets of paper in this hole puncher and it works!!!!Affordable office tool that actually does what it says it will do!! This definitely works for me.",4 "Great hole punch, very heavy duty. This is a great heavy duty hole puncher. Goes through lots of pages and saves time.",4 "Holy sheet punching Batman! I work in an office, and do a LOT of paper punching. Mother of God, this things punches like you wouldn't believe. Okay, it's not going to pick up your kids from school, but it will do what it says. It punches multiple sheets, and has a solid feel. The lever is quite thick, so you know it's not going to snap. Trust me, I'm a Mechanical Engineer. Anyway, if you need 3 holes put in sheets of paper, this puppy will work!",4 "A very solid hole punch This hole punch is very solid. It is heavy, and cuts a good hole. The steel adjustor thing is very handy, and means you can play with different sized bits of paper.The only downside is that it doesn't really fit stacks of paper that are very large. I have printed off, for example, a law review article -- maybe 60 pages in length printed single sided -- and the hole punch can't fit it in. I should have punched the holes before I stapled it, obviously. Lesson learnt. The office is nothing if not a place for refining techniques.Great product.",3 "nice size for the amount of $ I like that I paid $20 for a pretty durable heavy duty hole puncher that if I used my $20 in Staples - I would get one of those 3 page hole punchers instead. Perfect for scholars and for myself at work.",3 "great puncher This is a great awesome hole puncher, nothing so far has been able to stop it.I love the ease of use and how well it takes all the amounts of paper.I am a grad student and printing and hole punching are part of my daily routine; this was a great buy.",4 "Family Heirloom When I first saw the pricetag, I figured the only way I would buy this product is if I could hand it down for generations. After the first week of using it, I found out that this product is durable enough to do just that. So, when paper is eliminated in favor of computer in the next 20 years or so, I will have the best antique 3 hole puncher known to man. For the reduced price, though, I might have the steal of the century.In all seriousness, this hole puncher is a little more than you should pay if you just need to use one occasionally, so if you're tight on cash, go for the cheaper ones. If you really want a great hole puncher that will last for years and don't mind paying a little bit more for a huge improvement in quality, get this hole puncher.",4 "Will probably last a lifetime Sparco Heavy Duty Adjustable Hole PuncherPros:1. Solid2. Heavy, to prevent it from getting pushed around3. Build Quality is Very High4. Packaged well5. Shipped on timeCons:N/A",4 "Fantastic Product! This 3-Hole Punch is exactly as described. It is heavy duty, easy to use, and can punch the holes into multiple papers at a time AND the papers come out with a clean hole. I, too, am impressed, as other reviewers have said. :)",4 "Wow!! This is one great Three Hole Punch What more can I say? 62 Five Star Reviews and Two Four Star Reviews. No reviews lower than Four Stars.That is why I purchased it. I am one happy camper.",4 "GREAT PUNCH - NO JAMMING Finally! found a punch that works well and doesn't jam. I would highly recommnded this item! The price is excellent compared with others.",4 "Great value! This is a very good punch. I had a bunch of booklets that needed punching, and the other punch I had just wouldn't do it. I would have had to cut the booklets apart and punch just a few sheets at a time. But this punch went right through those booklets in no time! I even had it on my lap and punched them that way, because the bottom of it is padded and it didn't hurt my legs at all.Great punch! Very sturdy and well made. It should last a long long time.",4 "Easy to use, great for schools I DESPISE organizing my notes and having to keep a binder for every class. But after purchasing this hole puncher for my own use, organizing has been much easier than before.I really like the simplicity of this product but do not like the size of it.I give it a five star because the product is reliable and does its job.",4 "Nice punch! Good heavy duty 3 hole punch which can be adjusted for 2 hole with a little patience. Does nice job, however the process of adjusting it for 2 hole punch could have been made easier with some design modifications.",3 "Good Hole Punch The best thing about the Sparco SPR01796 Heavy-Duty Adjustable 9/32"" 3-Hole Punch is it can easily punch through 20+ sheets of paper easily. I haven't tried to max it out yet, but it's working great. Very durable hole punch!",4 "Keeping it snappy. I purchased these pieces of elastic in order to mend a few pants, skirts, and bras that had lost all of their elasticity. I liked that there were several sizes included in this assorted kit. I am not an experienced seamstress so I had to cut pieces a few times to get the desired level of elasticity. The cut pieces did not fray at the cut ends which is wonderful. I sewed the elastic into the lining of the clothing so they will not have direct contact with skin. Even so, they seem soft enough that it wouldn't be uncomfortable to wear them directly against skin.I don't know how the elastic will hold up over time with stretching and washing, but thus far I am satisfied with the product.",3 "Elastic No complaints. Quality elastic. I used the thicker strand for a waistband on a skirt and it worked perfectly and held strong. Remember to measure and then take 2 inches off for a waistband.",4 "Great item I looked all over town for elastic, going to every store. I quickly found what I needed on Amazon (as always). The delivery was fast, the price was great and it worked perfect for my project. The 3 sizes allowed me to choose what worked best.",4 "Nice Quality - Just Wish I Went to the Dollar Store First I've been needing some of this knitted elastic for a couple weeks now, and just wasn't running into it locally. So I ordered here from an Amazon vendor, and then the day before it arrived, I found a larger package at the dollar store. *Sigh* Well, it was only a couple bucks here on Amazon, so I'm still glad to have the extra. It's nice quality and seems like it should last. I'm using it to replace a shoelace inside the waistband of some shorts; I much prefer elastic waistbands. This stuff worked well, but seems to be the exact same quality of what I got at the dollar store, so I'll need to remember that for next time.",4 "Keep on hand I wanted to have this just to keep on hand for my occasional sewing projects. It is a versatile package of sizes that should work for any of my projects.",4 "Great value Easy to sew through. I've had my machine bog down from some other elastic but this product was amazing. It's also wonderful to have various widths for different projects.",4 "great for sewing gloves to it I used the longest elastic to sew my son's gloves to it and put it through the sleeves of his coat. This way he doesn't loose his gloves. Didn't need the other two sizes nor the roll that they sell here on line.",4 "Worked great! Especially for the price, this was a relatively sturdy tube that held its size when carried in the expanded settings. I'm very happy with the purchase and plan to use it for many a poster over the next several years.",4 "convenient but flimsy The art tube works as described. It will not collapse easily, but it is pretty thin so it could crush if one is not careful.",2 "OK for the price... I bought this art tube for 10 bucks or so and it was for that price. The plastic isn't very strong and I wouldn't check it as baggage, it wouldn't maker it. Carrying it on a plane is OK and its good if you're not planning on using it a lot, it wouldn't hold up. It does expand but I had a hard time getting it to unlock and expand. As I said, for ten bucks its good, but I'd feel ripped off if it cost more.",2 "Excelent Product would buy again Bought product to utilize in the transfer of photo onto wood. Works very well, photo image can be transfered intact in full color or black & white. 16 oz container will be enough to allow many a photo transfer onto wood media.",4 "Great product! Did exactly what I wanted it to do. I am hoping to make lots of awesome crafts with this stuff!",4 "Great for wood transfers! I purchased this product just before the holiday season to use in crafting some presents. I had heard about using Gel medium to transfer LASER printed images to wood and other materials. At first it was hard to determine if this was indeed what I needed, but after a little digging I was assured that this would do the trick. It was shipped quickly, and arrived just in time for me to start my projects, which came out great thanks to the help of this product. Not to mention, I still have a TON of it left for next year!If you interested in trying the wood transfers, look here,[...]",4 "Awesome This product works wonders. There are numerous crafts that you could use this stuff on and everything I've used it for has come out perfectly.",4 "Could be improved Its a great idea.. but the scratching tool is really cheap. This would be a great product for kids. I would recommend for more serious artists who are still interested in this product to purchase their own professional grade scratching tool.",2 "Not worth the hassle... I ordered this item and waited six months for it to arrive. At this time it arrived with the glass pain completely shattered. Understanding that sometimes these things happen, I shipped it back and re-ordered the item. The second time it was delivered it came with a broken frame. Once again, I shipped it back and re-ordered it. Third times a charm? Not for me. Once again, the entire thing was mangled. I can't help but feel that this item is either poorly constructed and/or poorly packed for shipping. Either way: I would avoid ordering this item.",0 "Galeria Acrylic 10 Tube Set Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic 10 Tube Setthe colors are true 5 starwill buy next time",4 "among the better student-grade acrylics Galeria is Winsor & Newton's popular lower-priced line of acrylic paint (i.e. student-grade as opposed to professional-grade). Their professional grade is called 'Artists' Acrylic'. Galeria can be considered medium viscosity...not as thick as high viscosity acrylics (or oil paints for that matter), but thicker and more brushstroke retention than craft paints. They dry to a satin finish - about halfway between matte and glossy.In terms of color, Galeria is among the best student-grade paints in terms of saturation (color intensity)...especially the earth colors. But as can be expected, some colors - especially the Cadmium Hues - are disappointing in opacity. This is my only major gripe. This 10-color set is reasonably well balanced in terms of mixing ability. But the lack of Ultramarine Blue stands out to me - though everyone has different opinions about what colors are essential and which aren't.I don't like the hexagonal caps because they offer little grip...I often have to use pliers to remove the cap. But a nice thing about Galeria is that if you like this set, you can buy the colors individually in much larger sizes later on (they come in jumbo tubes and plastic squeeze-jars).Liquitex Basics is a comparable line of low-priced artist paint. I prefer their packaging (tube design), but I was disappointed in a lot of the Basics colors - some were surprisingly pale. In my opinion, Galeria is better...worth the slightly higher cost. Grumbacher Academy is a good student-grade acrylic to also consider.",3 "Excellent Product I am purchasing paints for my mom, and was looking for the brand that i used to use- I have painted MANY MANY pictures with Galleria paints. This set has a great variety in colors, and you really dont need anything more than this besides a nice big bottle of white for mixing colors, etc. You can make any color you could need with this set, and the paint is excellent. I would reccomend this paint.",4 "Nice Tones THis is a high quality product. You get consistant tones, and it's easy to work with. You can do your completed painting with them, or use them for a quick on the scene study for a more complete work later. Either way, you'll love the colors you get with these pencils. Plus, they are made in England, not China, so the product quality is the same everytime you buy them, and it won't kill you dog.",3 "A great product These are great pencils not only for watercolor, but just for there dry pigment as well. They work beautifully and I would surely buy this brand again.",4 "Great Watercolor Pencils I have these pencils and I use them frequently to create watercolor images that I turn into handmade greeting cards. They draw smoothly and the colors are beautifully vibrant.",4 "Works for me. I use these when I travel because they are easy to transport. I really like these they are great for what I needed them for. :)",4 "watercolor set This is a very nice set. My grandaughter was anxious to try it out .She takes art in school and thought this a good product.",4 "Great colors and high quality These water color pencils are excellent. Very nice water solubility and they are all well pigmented. I am very impressed by the quality and recommend them highly. They sharpen without breaking and I like the varied color selection in the 24 tin set. You get several shades of each color. I had these watercolor pencils before that I had purchased singley many years ado and I used them dry. This set that I recently bought makes me want to purchase all the Derwent pencils.",4 "Great Colors I bought these as a Christmas gift for a friend. She tested them on watercolor paper, making a chart of the colors dry as well as wet. The colors were intense either way.She liked them very much. I liked them so much I am buying another set for myself.",4 "Excellent Prodct Derwent products are always reliable for their performance. Vivid colors and easy to use. Great for adding special details in illustrations and other art projects.",4 "Goonies!!! I bought this for my son who loves the gooines! I have started him a quilt made from his old levis and we have been on the hunt for patches to decorate it. We try to obtain patches that mean something to him and of places we have been and this was just perfect! Thank you so much!",4 "Nice souvenir This is a very nice souvenir for fans of the movie. Not so pleasant: Freight cost, as it is not shipped through Amazon. But as a huge fan of the movie, it's more than o.k. Patch quality is fine, although the print-on could be better.",3 "cruise from home Just looking at 1 of these lovely models from OMH has me thinking about picking a cabin for a lovely cruise. First Class quality throughout the model and including the shipping.",4 "Worked As Advertised For Me I purchased a roll of this tape five or six months ago to ""hem"" two pairs of cheap polyester dress pants for work, and I was fairly impressed at how well it worked for me.I can't speak for anyone else's experiences, but I've worn a pair of pants hemmed with this tape to work every day for five or more months now, and the adhesive still hasn't loosened or come unstuck. So for my purposes, this stuff is great.Here are a few things to keep in mind though:1. I haven't tried the tape with anything other than polyester, so I can't speak to its effectiveness with other fabrics.2. I don't do ""heavy duty"" work. It's office work with approximately 1.5 hours of brisk walking each day.3. Instead of ""washing"" the pants, I used one of those home dry cleaning kits and then tumble dried them on medium heat for 30 minutes.But overall, I'm satisfied with the way this tape performs, and I'd buy it again.",3 "Cheap This tape is supposed to be retractable, but there wasn't enough spring tension to retract it after I pulled it out for a measurement, and when I tried to adjust it, it fell apart. I ended up tossing the holder and just keeping the tape. Cheap, cheap, cheap.",0 "Good product This product came very quickly and was just what I wanted. This cord fit very well into the tip. Thanks",4 "Fantastic! Fantastic! Much cheaper than buying it in the store. Everything was easy to use and it turned out perfectly. I would other again.",4 "Cross Stitch I've been looking for this type of a cross stitch for a while. I didn't want anything too showy, because the saying itself is enough. I was very pleased to find it on Amazon, as I already have my info set up and all. The shipping was UPS, so it got here quickly, and I am glad for that. I know I'll be sticking with Amazon for a long while!",4 "Incredibly confusing Urgent: before you order this, you need to read my experience with this item:Amazon REALLY REALLY needs to change this item's picture because the actual ""I carry you"" piece is a Bible-quoting poem. I am incredibly disappointed because it has been the second time they sent me this. I had to resent the first one, replace for a new one and it's still NOT what I wanted. And they don't even let me refund it. I have to replace it.",0 "Worth the Money If you have kids this makes for an interesting craft/gift idea for family. Just don't go willy nilly like I did and try a large project right off. Trying something smaller like a hand print or thumb (suggested in directions) will give you an idea of how much time goes by before the alja-safe starts to mold. My poor 3 year old daughter had to ""try"" and sit still for minutes because I was trying to make a candy bowl out of her cupped hands...cute idea but it didn't work out -- she wasn't keeping still and all we ended up was a mess and wasted mold. I later tried her entire hand up to her wrist -- still didn't quite work but then I did her hand print and smoothed out the back while the plaster of paris was still wet and will affix it to a board or something -- this shows her detailed hand and fingers in [still] motion while not requiring her to dip her whole arm in to the mixture.Other similar products cost anywhere from 15-25 dollars and will only provide enough for one time...you mess up the money is wasted - I'd rather get a plastic tray or dish from a craft store and have the extra mold to compensate for my mistakes :DVery happy with the product but because of my impatience I will have to order more to finish my project ideas :D",4 "Works like it should I've used Alja-safe before in high school, and remembered how easy it was to case plaster figures, like my hand, face and elbow for interesting projects. It creates such detail and doesn't harm your skin. It has a certain durability that will allow you to mold something like your fist and it will release with no problem. My last casting was of my ear. I tried using Amazing Casting Resin with this product, however I think the water based nature of this mold made it difficult for the plastic to set right. It worked but the piece kept giving off an oily residue. I am not sure if this was a result of the Alja-safe of not. I would recommend this product to others, and I can't wait to make some more interesting body molds. For me the three pounds goes a long way. I also recommend using the strips of plaster fabric for reinforcement for thinner Alja-Safe castings.",4 "Great product, easy to use We used this to make hand castings of children. The directions were simple to understand and made the project much easier than I was expecting. From this 3 lb box we made ten childrens hand casts. They turned out wonderful with good detail. When I make these next time I would purchase this without any second thoughts.",4 "Fun Works great, very safe, very fun! This alginate works wonderfully, granted this is the only alginate I've ever used so I can't compare. What I can say is it is easy to work with, easy to manipulate the setting time by a few minutes by tinkering with the temperature of the water, and conforms to every nuance of texture on your skin.",4 "Super fun! I made hand molds for my wedding, this stuff is so fun! It was really easy to use. I was hoping I could try to do more than 1 casting per mold, but that was pretty unsuccessful, definitely plan on single use as the product states. I can't wait to try molding more things!",4 "Worked out great!!!! Was using it for a mold for a halloween costume, works quick, so easy to handle. Way better than i expected!",4 "great stuff this stuff is great. mix it thick or thin and alter the cure time by the temperature of water. I've cast hands, face, and teeth. pretty good deal for a 3lb box too!",4 "Excellent finished product & fun project. I bought and completed this project about 10 years or so ago. I am an artist but not in the sewing crafts, so this was kind of a new thing for me. Even so, I don't recall any problems with the thread quality or the color sorting, but it WAS quite some time ago. Safe to say the quality issues were at least nothing catastrophic. I did finish the project in a reasonable amount of time, and I do remember enjoying it. What I appreciate about this project most was the quality of the end result.The finished project is superior to most kits I've seen. The gauge is finer and there are many subtle variations on the main colors used. That is very true. The final result is one that looks much less paint-by-numbers crafty as so many of these kits do. In fact, it looked nice enough that I spent money to have it professionally framed. So I suppose it depends on what your looking for in a project which makes it a 1 star or a 5 star. Ease of project... probably easier ones available. Nice end result... this is a good one.I just now took a very close look at the picture again. I see no deterioration including fading which would be my cheif concern with cheap materials. Green pigments especially are known for their tendency to fade. Being framed, mine is relatively protected, but no there aren't any damaged threads or backing that I can see.",4 "What a disappointment Such a beautiful picture this would have made. Unfortunately, the thread comes tied in bundles that the cross stitcher is expected to separate and distinguish which color is which. Also, it appears the thread is of less quality than the highly respected DMC floss which, according to the directions, will bleed.I love cross stitch as an art but please, how much trouble would it be for Dimensions to sort the thread by number. What will come next, a blank chart for the stitcher to draw the pattern? Sorry, these kits will be returned asap.",0 "Creative Writing I purchased this product for my 5 year old, and he loved it. He is new to school and writes his name on everything...and I mean everything, so I had to find a product that will keep him occupied and away from the furniture and walls. This was the ideal product. It is compact, so it travels well. Great buy!",3 "my son loved it My son loved this paper but I just wish the binding would have been more durable. Either way I'd buy it again",4 "Good item, but... I just wish there was some item they could sell you to make the little stem that goes into the top of the spool a little wider. Some spools have narrower inner diameters than others and then the bobbin holder falls off. There should be some kind of rubber or plastic circle that be slid over the stem to increase its diameter to hold it in the tube. The top part, that holds the thread from unraveling works just fine.",2 "Be an artist with your scissors! I bought these for my neighbor since I already own a pair. I use them to edge certain things (same effect as an old-time paper photograph). After Christmas each year, instead of throwing all my Christmas cards out, I go through each one and use these scissors to cut out any images that would look nice as a gift tag for the following year. I use a hole punch on each one and then tie a ribbon through. I use the reverse side of the tag to write the recipients name. These scissors are perfect for many projects like this one! Great price too!",4 "Fiskers I have to make sure paper is placed correctly to get the correct cut .a little difficult to use .fine for what I need as in photographs and cards etc.",2 "Perfect scissors I ordered these Fisker deckle edge scissors to create a handmade paper edge on my holiday watercolor paintings. They worked great. Smooth cutting and worked continuously. I had another brand of deckle edge scissors and they were too flimsy to cut a nice clean edge, especially if the paper had any sort of thickness.",4 "Sturdy, clean cuts These are great scissors! The edge it creates looks more torn, or old-timey, which worked perfectly for all 150 of my save-the-dates for my wedding! They are very sturdy and worked well cutting through card stock. Great product!",4 "Very short strike. Nice tool but made to be too short to provide consistent edge. These scissors must be twice as long to be comfortable for post card or picture edging.",2 "I love these scissors for craft projects! These are the neatest scissors. I create paper gifts for my shop, and these scissors create the prettiest Victorian detailing. They are easy to use, just make sure you line them up correctly where you leave off or your design may look off. Very easy to use!!",4 "One of my favorites This is one of my favorite cross stitches. It is a full counted cross stitch (no blank squares), which makes the finished product all the more stunning. I have this one elaborately framed, and I really love looking at it. It was money well spent.",4 "Gorgeous Album, at a great price! This album is just beautiful -- and the price is right! The cover is padded leather in a rich British Tan. The album is three-ring/binder-style and the pages are thin enough that you can add lots of refill pages easily -- no fumbling with those little screws that you find in post-style albums! I loved it so much that I purchased another in black -- and just bought the larger, Classic size, in white for the informal shots from my wedding! I highly recommend all the Gallery Leather photo albums.",4 "My favorite pastime! I always get good products by Dimension. In fact, order many that are still waiting to be stitched, but will get done! They are beautiful and I enjoy my time spent stitching. Taught counted cross stitch by my mother so many years ago. A connection to her, even though she is gone.Kathy Hogge",4 "Perfect for paper crafting I used these stickers on a traditional Thanksgiving scrapbook page. The stickers are versatile and can be used for various paper crafting projects.",4 "Too Expensive This exact same set is sold for $3 at Wal-Mart. Even $3 is a lot, but $7 is a joke! Way too much to spend on 9 stickers!",0 "Outrageously priced! This is a nice Thanksgiving set of stickers....but $8 is WAY TOO much to pay for it.",0 "Great for sumi-e or chinese calligraphy I really like this kit. The little drawing book is awesome, the different brushes are really nice. The two ink stones are great, since will last for a good period of time before buy another. Is a real good set for beginners and great quality for intermediate-expert artist.",4 "Awesome! I bought this for my adult daughter for Christmas. She is into painting and was thrilled with this set. It arrived on time and was packaged very securely. The presentation was awesome and made a great impression upon opening. All of the pieces are of good quality and everything works well. I also included an inexpensive sketch book with it so that the one included could be used for the final artwork (it is good quality paper). It is a great gift and would highly recommend for anyone experienced or just getting started.",4 "Nice Caligraphy Set I myself know little about caligraphy. My wife however enjoys painting, caligraphy and has studied Japanese language. So putting all this info together I found this caligraphy set. She was very impressed and said she would get lots of use out of it. It looked fairly complete with an assortment of brush sizes (5 included). The box is nicely constructed, covered and inlaid with what I assume is silk fabric. She thinks I paid alot more for this than I actually did. This is a must have for the artist with an interest in Japan.",3 "Damaged Goods The packaging is nice and all looked well until we opened the box. The Grinding/Mixing stone is different than the one pictured, will have to figure out how to use this one as it has a small raised well in the middle and then what amounts to a moat around that. But the bad thing was the marble paperweight was broken into three pieces on opening of the case and appears to be crumbling, wonder if it truly is marble. The rest of the set looks nice and I'm eager to try it once I hear back from amazon and the seller about the broken paperweight. The accordion booklet is nice, but I'll be doing an awful lot of practice before I even consider attempting to use it, would hate to ruin it with an amateur attempt/goof.I do wish the brushes had come in an assortment of sizes rather than all being the same size, but I can always purchase more brushes.",2 "perfect for beginners A perfect beginner set, I am comfortable with all items in the box. Making ink is amazingly calming and sets a perfect mood for painting. This is a new way of painting and I like it!",4 "Fits perfectly! These fit perfectly in my 8.5 x 11 K&Company scrapbook. The quality is great and pages are perfectly clear with no abrasions. The price is great compared to others online and right on within a dollar or two with our local craft chains out here such as Hobby Lobby.",4 "Pleased our Rooster Cross Stitch Kit I was pleased with the Regal Rooster Counted Cross Stitch Kit I received. My wife LOVES roosters. She is the one who will be doing the sewing, so her opinion carries more weight then mine on this. But she commented that it is very detailed compared to others she's worked on.",3 "Excellent, High-Quality Product! In July I bought aUchida 2500 Embossing Heat Tooland, being new to embossing, didn't know which brand of embossing ink was best to use. I got an inexpensive ink pad at a local craft store and it didn't last very long, less that two weeks of moderate use, and the thin little pad dried up. So I came back here and purchased the Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad and have been using it for over a month now and it's still loaded with ink. The ink pad is thicker than the cheap one I got and produces a much better result when rubber stamping.If you're looking for a good value and a high quality product, then this is the ink pad to use. I plan to try some of the colored pads next. Happy Art-Making!!",4 "good embossing ink I don't know what makes this different from other embossing ink, but it works for various embossing powders not just the Distress ones. It dries just slowly enough to use the powder. Perfect drying time.",4 "Since I relied heavily on reviews for my purchase. I am happy to finally have a new machine after 13 years. The light weight of the machine and the handle to pick it up is a real plus, since I lug it up and down stairs whenever I use it. I don't think I will need all 35 stitches but they seem simple enough to change. I've used the stretch stitch which works well. My one big complaint is the instructions for the one step button hole. The instructions are incomplete, telling you how to start, but not telling you to release the button hole lever when you want to come back. It took me a very long time to figure that out and to get the settings right to feed the fabric I was using. The button hole lever which is pulled down from the underside of the machine does not come down or go up easily and it bends with the required pressure when it is used. Threading the machine is very easy and I like the bobbin window. I love the plastic cover which also has a pocket for the instruction manual.",3 "An incredible value for a work horse machine! I bought this machine a year ago for use in my budding home business. It has been a work horse machine for a year now, never giving me a bit of trouble. I appreciate all of the features and accessories that came with it! I haven't used all of the various feet, but the walking foot has been indispensable for sewing with a variety of materials from knits to leathers! I believe Brother machines are great value and quality machines. I also own a Brother serger.",4 "Great machine I bought this for my son who lives alone and across the country from me. I used to do his mending but couldn't anymore. He hasn't used it a lot but says it is a great little machine. Nice to have it to do his own sewing now.",4 "Documentation is hard to follow I bought this as a novice to sewing. The documentation that comes with the machine is rather hard to understand. The controls can be confusing. I have figured it out now and I have to say the machine works great once you figure out how to use the controls. I didn't get much help from the book and just did some testing and troubleshooting on my own.",2 "A good machine for a beginner I am an absolute beginner...meaning, I know what a sewing machine looks like, but I never actually touched one. I read all the reviews on all the different Brother sewing machines available. I even called Brother directly to ask them which sewing machine they would recommend for a beginner. This was their pick. I have to admit, at first I was ready to throw the thing threw the window. The instructions are not for a beginner...I agree with some of the other reviewers...alot of the instructions are very incomplete. I actually took my machine to a sewing machine shop and took an hour lesson on how to use it! They helped alot. I am no longer afraid of it. I think it will be a very useful machine once I master it. I have already taken 1 class and plan to take more. A very good buy for the money. Even the seamstress who gave me the lesson said she would absolutely recommend this machine!",4 "Good machine for basic use We were looking for a lightweight but fairly-capable machine to replace an old, heavy ""portable"". This Brother has a wide range of stitches, a needle threader, free-arm capability for sewing circular items and will sew several layers of fabric. This puts it a notch above some of the real cheap entry level machines. Some of the pieces, like the plastic panel over the bobbin, seem flimsy, but it should be OK if handled with proper care. The included case is really just a vinyl cover with a couple of pockets. You reach through the cover to grab the machine and carry it by its handle. All in all, I think it will work fine for our occasional mending, or a beginning machine etc. If you are seriously into sewing, you may want to go to check out some heavier-duty models.",3 "Sews a nice stitch This machine is a great bargain at $129. It sews a nice balanced straight stitch, a nice hemming stitch and other decorative stitches. It has a needle threader that works and is easy to use. I sew a lot and sell many of the things I sew. I have a Brother serger also.",4 "Lasted a Long Time, but a few issues here and there. I have finally managed to break my Brother machine after 7 years of service. I've had it since about 2005-2006. My mom got it at WalMart for around $100. It has been a really good friend to this costume maker.Pros:-Super easy to understand and use. Threading it is a breeze and I was able to get buttonholes down after a little bit of practice.-Like other reviewers I appreciated the bobbin window so I could see if I was running low.-Looks like a plastic toy but is actually pretty sturdy overall.-Came with an extension table so you can lay out your fabric more flat. I really appreciated having this.Cons:-The extension table didn't attach very solidly, just slipped into the machine with tabs. I had to tape it to the machine to keep it from shifting.-I was always having trouble with the bobbin thread looping. I tested the machine every time I changed the bobbin on a scrap piece of fabric just to get rid of the initial loops and see if it would behave and make proper stitches. It was a real pain that slowed me down. What I eventually figured out was that it seemed to like a certain type of plastic bobbin, and disliked another type very much. Not sure how else to explain it.-Has a really hard time with thicker fabrics. I am a novice however so maybe there was a setting I wasn't aware of that would have helped. I had to really pull on some things to get them to soldier through. Maybe it's the foot pressure or tension, but again, I probably need more training on the proper feeding through of fabrics.I tried to sew a belt from real leather for the first time last week. It wasn't a really thick leather but it wasn't pulling through very easily and ""sticking"" to the foot and stretching a little. I broke two leather needles, I believe because the tension was maybe wrong. I finally broke the machine another way with a loud ""pop"" and now the bobbin thread won't attach to the top thread. This machine has had enough of my bullying but overall with all that I've put it through, it really kept a brave face and got through a lot of it.I've sewed some really fun costumes with this one and I recommend it for beginner users like me. I think after 7 years it's time I graduated to something that can take my abuse. I only use a couple stitch types in my sewing, nothing fancy for embroidery yet so this machine more than covered everything I wanted it to do.",2 "brother sewing machine it is a pleasure tohave a new machine that works. have not used much yet but love the features",4 "Easy to understand PERFECT for beginner serger users With this book you will have a clear idea what to expect prior and after buying a serger. Is the perfect book for the beginner and maybe and intermediate that keep having trouble with a serger.",4 "Perfect for a beginner Does not assume that you know the basics and walks you through all the steps to use your serger with great illustrations and details.",4 "Essential reference for the novice serger I love this book! I borrowed it from the library after buying my first serger and would have thrown my machine out the window if I hadn't been able to refer to it.It's a very comprehensive and clear reference for anyone who's new to serging and wants to get the basics right, such as threading and tension. The author has a very entertaining style, that makes the book fun to read, as well as informative.I bought the hard cover version, which is well worth the extra money. As you become a more confident serger, you'll probably want to purchase a more advanced book, such as SERGER SECRETS, but this book will stand you in good stead for the basics.",4 "A Great Book! I already own a copy of this book so I purchased this for a friend who is new to the sergers. This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn how to use a serger. I have read it three times and each time I learn something new. Sergers are a very different animal than a sewing machine, so regardless to what brand you have this book will help you master how to use it and troubleshoot it when necessary.",4 "Great introduction If you are new to serging, this book is an excellent introduction to the topic. It covers all the basics very clearly and is well illustrated. Beginners can't go wrong here; experienced serger users will want something more advanced.",4 "A great book for sewer This is a must for young sewers that never have used a serger. Trust me it isn't that easy but the book helps",4 "VERY helpful I had never used or even seen a serger used when I purchased mine. This book was invaluable! Very visual and easy to follow, and has great ideas.",4 "Surger Book This Book was a great help in learning to use my new machine, Way better then the manuel that came with the machine.",4 "Can't Believe it! I had to wait for awhile for this book but it was well worth it. It is beautifully illustrated & easier to understand than the manufacturers original instructions that came with my machine. It seems to address all of my needs as I've had my machine for some time now but the most unbelievable thing is the price. My gratitude to the author. She certainly didn't have profit in mind at this price. It's worth so much more than $2.00 or $3.00. It will be much treasured & used!The Complete Serger Handbook",4 "Good beginners guide I just purchased my first serger and wanted more info than the manufacturer manual supplied. This book is well laid out. It is written to be easily understood. The only improvement I could suggest is that the pictures could be better identified in the text. In other words, when you read about the different threads there are photos but they text doesn't say ( fig A-2). So your left figuring that out. Since I am a beginner that sometimes isn't so clear. All in all I learned enough to make me feel a little more comfortable with my new serger.",3 "A Must Have This book is wonderful. It answers a great deal of question about sergering and is very detailed. The information it gives can be used with any machine. I have recommended this book to others.",4 "I odered it to see if I could fix my old serger that is 20 yrs old. there are a lot of good help and a very good book to have . very goodbook . i ordered it to try and fix my 18 yr old serger. just too old. but a good book to have when I get another one. worth the buy.",4 "Good Basic Book Having sewn for most of my life, but never used a serger, the book was a very good overview and basic introduction. It has been very useful as a reference guide to use along side the machine manual.",2 "Helpful Information on Serger Sewing I received this book on time and it was extremely helpful to understand the functions and the many ways to do serging. I highly recommend geting this book through Amazon and I also recommend this book to all serger sewers .... thank you Amazon.....foreversewing",4 "Great book for the price I have enjoyed reading basic serger information in this book. I look forward to using it as a reference...for the price, you can't lose!",3 "Tiny frustration This handbook has great color photos, and much helpful advice. I am, however, frustrated by a sentence concerning the handling of knits that begins at the bottom of page 108 yet has no end at the top of 109.",3 "Serger This was a Christmas gift for my daughter - and she loved it. She has just started sewing, but has gotten very good already. Does a lot of sewing for her 1 1/2 year old baby girl and has started a craft blog and sells things on Etsy. I will try to update her use of the machine as she uses it more. So far - so good!",4 "Should be required reading I can't say enough about this book. I ordered a serger on line and I had a particular purpose in mind. You have to know that I failed sewing in school, have owned five sewing machines since then and never learned to use any of them properly. Before it was delivered I ordered this book from Amazon with one day shipping and so I had it for two days before the serger arrived. During those two days I read it from cover to cover and then over again. I was still terrified but felt that I had learned a lot. My machine came pre-threaded and so I sat right down to practice. Voila a great first try, but now for my projects' rolled hem. I read my machines instructions and was able do it on my practice fabric. Now I needed to change thread colors. The tie on method didn't work for me so I decided to thread from scratch. I read my manual and watched the video, followed all of the instructions and thought I had done it right, but the thread broke and so did the needle. Then I remembered the book had mentioned broken thread and needles and so I went right to the chapter. There was the answer. ""The lower looper thread must overlap the upper looper thread otherwise the thread will break every time"". Why didn't the manual or the video mention this? If I never learn another thing, that little gem of advice was worth the price, but the book is full of all the information I need. It has a place of honor on a shelf above my sewing table and will be there for years to come. If you are a newbee like me, buy this book. You won't regret it.",4 "The perfect support for all serger users! I am new to using a serger and found this gem of a book to help me understand how to get the most out of it. The explanations are easy to read with plenty of photos for greater understanding. This handbook covers all you need to know about using a serger,from serger parts, threads, threading, tension controls and techniques. There's guides in the back to help with trouble shooting and machine maintainance as well. I have yet to find another book that explains so much about the functions and features of a serger in such a user friendly format. I'd recommend it to anyone who has, or is thinking of buying a serger - from beginner to advanced!",4 "Great Book for the Beginner I recently purchased my first serger. After a lot of research, I was so excited to start serging away! I live in a small town and purchased my serger online. The fabric store didn't offer any type of classes, so I was on my own. From the beginning, it was apparent I was in over my head. The initial threading was a nightmare. I could not find any type of classes so hit internet for how-to-books. When I found this book, I decided to give it a try.I read the entire book and then went back and read it section by section while sitting with my serger. The author became my friend and it seemed she was sitting with me as I slowly edged my way thru each chapter. I am still quite the novice, but I am confident I will love serging. I sincerely recommend this book to all those first timers, like myself. And even if you aren't a first time user, this book is packed full of valuable information. It is full of notes and sits near my sewing station. Thanks so much for a great handbook, Chris James.",4 "Serger book is great. Having just bought a new serger sewing machine, the first one I have had, this book was great. Fulll of pictures, and great advice for the novice sewer. Would highly recomend it to anyone who wants to be taught the best and easiest way ot use your serger machine. It is truly a great book.",4 "Fantastic Book This could be called the Serger Bible! It has so much information and is so well written. I hesitated buying it because it was published in 1998. I thought it might be outdated, but it isn't. I'd highly recommend it.",4 "Wouldn't be without it Although I've sewn since I was a teenager, I'm new to serging. This is the ideal starter book. Its explanations are clear, as are its trouble-shooting tips, & it's logically organized. It will be sitting next to my serger for some time to come.",4 "Perfect Beginner Book This is a very easy to understand book for a beginner to serging. I had never even touched a serger before, so I could definitely be considered an absolute beginner. It has plenty of full color photos. Everything you could hope to do with a serger is explained in detail.When I got this book, it was slightly over 2 dollars, making it a complete steal.The *only* part that wasnt very helpful was the threading section. It has good tips for threading, but it didnt show a machine that matched mine close enough to use it to rely on the book alone for help with threading my machine. However, that isnt an issue, as my machine came with a great manual and cd showing threading.For the price, this would make a great companion book to the manual that came with your serger even if you have been serging for a while...however, it is definitely more geared towards the beginner.",3 "Sergers I've been looking for a book to replace my lost manuel. I needed to learn what and how the differential feed works. But with an old seger, what to do if you don't have it. Good clear text with lots of photographs. One of the better books I've brought on this subject.",3 "The Complete Serger Handbook This book is very informative. The book is filled with colorful photos on each page. The author discusses the different types of stitches and explains how to adjust tensions for a balanced stitch. There is information on how to stitch corners, curves, rolled hems, flatlocking, and how to correct problems when stitching. The back of the book has information devoted to troubleshooting. I think that Chris James wrote this book for people like me who love having a serger, but are still learning how to work with one.",3 "Very useful book I'm new to using a serger and found this book very helpful. Described the basics of using the machine, some other books I had looked at seemed more geared to projects.",3 "Eye opening I wanted to find out just all the possibilities that a Serger could give me on my sewing projects. I believe I will be ordering one soon.",3 "Perfect for getting to know your serger I would (and have) recommend this book for people learning how to use a serger. The author has a fantastic writing style, so it isn't anything like reading a manual. I actually laughed out loud in several places. I've learned so much through this book. Serging doesn't make me nervous anymore. It is definitely a must-have if you want to learn the ins and outs of serging.",4 "Everything You'll Need To Know About Sergers This book is a super buy and a super find. The photographs are very comprehensive and the text is clear and concise. The author goes into very good detail about how to make the most of your serger/overlock sewing machine. It does not matter what make or model serger you have because they are all very similar and the author uses several different types in the photographs. There are very clear instructions and full color photographs that explain each technique such as doing a rolled hem. Just a partial list of techniques explained would be flat locking, rolled hem, ruffling (with differential feed) and sewing with knits. The author, Chris Jones is also an instructor on sergers/serging and this comes through with her writing and explanations.",4 "Great reference companion for your first serger I recently bought this book along with my first serger and found it to be an invaluable reference in getting over the ""fear-factor"", then successfully up and running on my new machine. From threading the thing to adjusting the tension of each of the 4 threads, this book is indispensable. The manual was good but the photos in this book were very helpful. I wouldn't touch a serger for the first time without this book.",4 "Great Book Prompt delivery and great book. Lots of details on how to do things and easy to understand. Book in great condition for a usee book.",4 "the complete serger hand book i recently purchased a serger on trade me and had very little experience so needed some help, the book was just what i needed and exceeded my expectations. good illustrations and easy to follow instructions. i received the book within days - not weeks as i expected. my first purchase from amazon and have since ordered two more books.",4 "What a BARGAIN for a wonderful book!!!!! I bought a serger recently and needed more information about what it could do etc. This book for the amazing $2.00 and change price was amazing. This is a modern looking book--with lots of nice large pictures. It gives you a chapter each on threads,stitching, tension, controls, etc. etc. What is not to like? It's a really nice book.",4 "Thank goodness for this book. I love to sew and have always wanted to serge but totally gave up with my first serger. Now several years older, I committed to learning how to use a serger and this book just makes sense. I read it from cover to cover and then made notes on what I wanted to tackle. It comes out everytime my serger comes out. It is indespensible along with my serger manual. Don't let the price fool you. The info is priceless.",4 "Very infomative! When I first got a serger, and this book at the same time- I knew absolutely nothing about the subject. The first time I read the book, I was just as lost as I was before I had read it. Then I worked at my serger for a little bit, and read the book again- and then it started to make sense. The book has a lot of pictures with descriptions that help a lot (once you have an idea as to what you're doing).",3 "Good basic info Even tho the book was published long ago it still is helpful to a new serger owner. I had misplaced my original copy and at this low price it was well worth replacing it. It gives lots of helpful information in the basic uses and stitches of a serger so I'd definitely say new owners should invest in it, especially if they are starting off with a lower priced manual serger where they have to set up all the stitches and tensions themselves.",4 "Excellent resource This book is a fantastic reference tool. I have other serger books, but this one is the only one in my library that comprehensively & clearly explains what the components of the serger are & what they do. It also explains what each of stitches look like & what each is best for. It has great troubleshooting info, as well. While it's a beginner level book, I expect that I'll have this beside my serger & refer to it frequently for quite a while to come. There's enough info in there that would make it worthwhile for an experienced sewist/serger user. I agree with another commenter who said that the book should be spiral bound. I may take it to Office Depot or Staples & have them do it for me.",4 "Fantastic! I own five older books about sergers. I ordered this book based on a mention of it on several websites frequented by serious sewers. Since it was inexpensive, I ordered it to accompany my new baby (my second serger). Here's the scoop:This book has superb photos and explanations to teach you how to adjust tension.The author obviously values clarity, so the book is user friendly and easy to understand.The format and the material covered would be very hard to improve upon in 159 pages.The price is amazing, how did this happen?Thank you, Chris James and Sterling Publishing Co.Wow to you!!!",4 "Best serger book I have I love this book! Easy to understand and makes sense. I now understand how to get the most out of my serger. Read this cover to cover and keep it handy for reference.",4 "Another good book for a beginner I am only a beginner serger, but I would say this book has everything you need to know about serging and about your machine. Illustrations are photos and are very clear. This book shows you up-close photos of your machine features and parts that may not be visible to a beginner. Excellent index for reference.",4 "The Conplete Serger Handbook If you have a tight budget and can only purchase one serger how to book, this is it. This one has not been put on my bookshelf. It is right next to the serger. The explanations are very clear- useful for any brand of serger that one may have. I may even donate my other serger books to the next library sale. I don't need them.",4 "Great book with minor imperfections I just finished reading this book from cover to cover. It has some small flaws that the editor should have noticed and corrected, but it is printed in China where workmanship is shoddy. Still, the publisher should have noted missing text before selling it to the public.Pictures are good and there are plenty of them. For me, there should have been more for the more complex concepts. This is a very good beginner book, but you should have your machine's documentation nearby so you can use the information presented here to better understand and USE your machine. It's a short book because the author does not go into any detail beyond the basic information, but after reading it, you'll have a much better understanding of how a serger works so that you can figure out how tension, stitch length, stitch width, thread, material, etc, affect the final product.Of course, another more advanced book, plus lots of experimentation will help to master the serger beyond the basics presented here.",4 "Great for Beginner Sergers I own four serger books and this is by far the most useful. It is a great resource for those new to serging, especially if the instruction manual that came with your serger is inadequate. The book covers all of the basics needed for serging without previous experience - serger parts, threading, tension, basic operations, serging knit fabrics, rolled hems, troubleshooting, etc. The author is obviously quite experienced in pointing out common serger pitfalls to the beginner.",4 "Great book to learn the basics about serging! My sister gave me her used Bernette Serger -- thank you Sis! Until I read this book, I knew absolutely nothing about how to operate a serging machine and my sister didn't have the mfr's instruction book. The book helped me to understand the threading process, the tension knobs, and about what type of thread and needles to buy. At the beginning of the book, the author attempts to discuss different machines and then abandons the idea as the book progresses. However, the concepts and techniques are pretty much universal. After reading the book and using the threading guide stamped on the machine, I had enough confidence to make a throw pillow -- and it turned out looking store bought! I am now hooked on using sergers!",3 "Awesome book! It has understandable linguistics, doesn't loose you in sewing jargin, and to boot: it has pictures! Definitely worth the money spent!",4 "Great book It shows and describes everything from stitches, different threads, needles and how they are applied to different projects. It is a great resource for the beginner!",4 "The Complete Serger Handbook I am brand new to serging and used Amazon book reviews to help me pick books. Believe me when I tell you that this book is excellent. It is clearly written, has wonderful color pictures, and is perfect for the beginner. It explains the different stitches and what they are used for, how different threads are used and how they react in sergers. You get tips on threading, tension adjustments, troubleshooting, securing seams, needle selection, working with knits, and using elastics. You also get ideas for fun projects and much more. If you are just getting started in serging or would like to learn more, I HIGHLY recommend this book. Out of the six different books I've purchased recently, this one is by far the best. You just can't go wrong with this book.",4 "Great Reference for a Beginner Having just bought a serger and quickly realizing I had very little idea of what to do with it I went hunting for a book. This one was a great choice.....It is comprehensive, easily read and understood, and has great visuals. I am positive that I will be referencing it constantly as I try and learn to use my new machine.One thing: In hindsight I wish I had bought the spiral bound version...The soft cover version does not stay open on its own (nor does it lie flat) which means I either have to give up a hand to hold the book or read some and set it down and go back to it again.Also, I would not recommend this book to an experienced serger. It definitely sticks to the basics (which is still a lot to say to a novice), and I have seen more creative and comprehensive books for the more advanced. This book is definitely for the person who has never serged before!!And if you are a novice, this will be a wonderful resource!! (regardless of which brand or type of serger you have)",4 "New to serging? This is THE book. This book is the perfect book for a beginner serger owner. Serger manuals are useful for getting to know the mechanics of your serger, but leave off after listing the basic stitches and settings. Serging really is different than sewing, and this book of Chris James' teaches you everything else you need to know to become very adept at using your machine. The close-up photos really illustrate what the stitches should and shouldn't look like. Her book also helps you understand how the machine works, which in turn allows you to master your machine (rather than merely follow the settings in your manual). She offers many, many tips and how-tos, and her samples are inspirational. I have noticed several small mistakes, such as a mismatch of needle sizes (she says 80/14 and 90/16 rather than 80/12 and 90/14, and at least one of her rolled hem close-ups is mislabeled.) Don't let that stop you from purchasing this book however.I teach serger classes to new serger owners and much of what I discuss comes from this book. I also have the "Serger Secrets" book. It shows more specific applications; very useful as well. I also refer to my "Polar Fleece Adventures" series by Nancy Cornwall often as I serge with fleece frequently.",4 "The most complete, easy to understand book on serging. I have checked out almost every book on serging at my local library. I decided to purchase this book after comparing them all. This book is straight forward, easy to understand and, I think, the best book on serging that has been printed to date.",4 "This is IT for beginners! This told me EVERYTHING to begin serging, practically from taking it out of the box. It discusses everything from turning the machine on and off, to threading for different stiches, the differences between stitches, good fabric to use versus good fabric for regular sewing, etc. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for the complete novice.",4 "The Complete Serger Handbook - Chris James On a recommendation from a friend, I checked this book out and decided to purchase it. It is informative, easy to follow and easy to understand. I highly recommend it to anyone that just purchased a serger or has owned one for sometime and it's setting in a closet in its original box!",4 "Wonderful resource for beginners This books picks up where the instruction manual leaves off. I recently purchased a serger and this book helped me to familiarize myself with the machine, different types of threads and the various types of stitches that can be made with a serger. The photos and clearly written instructions in each chapter made me very comfortable with my machine. The author provides the right amount of detail to guide you step-by-step without becoming overwhelmed. I highly recommend this book to beginners, but it's also a good resource for the more advanced.",4 "Ultimate Surger Guide-is the ultimate I am a beginner and my teacher used this book in my surger class-she told me to buy it and read it like a college text book, complete with highlighting passages. I did and WOW. I refer to it often-the photos are detailed and directions complete and easy to follow and understand. A lot of shortcuts are included as well. I highly recommend this book for all ages of surgers!",4 "Essentially a surger manual (good for beginners) I gave this book 2 stars because it's more of a manual than anything. If you're a beginner, this would be a good investment (for a beginner this would be a 4 star book). It shows you how to care for, adjust and otherwise maintain your surger. It also shows different thread types as well as types of accessories and how to use them. If you already know what you're doing, save your money.",1 "What a relief! My new serger came with great technical documentation, but no examples of what the different stitches are used for, or really useful troubleshooting techniques. I figured out a little and then bought this book. All the information I sought is right here. Granted it's probably fairly basic stuff, but it's just what I needed to know and is presented in a very user-friendly manner. There are multiple examples of uses for various stitches (and plenty of pictures) that helped me connect them with their names so I could get more value from the documentation booklet supplied with the machine. This book isn't machine specific so using both together gave me the best results.I greatly appreciate the troubleshooting section of the book as it describes what to look for first, second, etc, when you're not getting the results you expect, and again, lots of pictured examples to help you identify your exact problem. Since I'd just gone through one such episode, eventually finding the problem on my own, I knew this book was right on target (and if I'd had it sooner, I'd have saved that hour of frustration). There are also tips and tricks that have really helped me, such as how to change threads more easily. I must say the serger intimidates me a little, but this book has made the learning curve much shorter and I know I will continue to get use from it as my skills mature because there are examples of more complicated things I look forward to trying. I've found it well worth the purchase.",4 "Good Instruction Handbook So glad that I purchased this book. It certainly helped me when I had to thread my serger. I'm a first time serger user and the book helped me to understand what I was supposed to do.",4 "Another great serger guide Clearly written with great photos and diagrams. Great for the new serger owner or someone looking for guidance in purchasing an overlock machine.",4 "THE COMPLETE SERGER HANDBOOK Am new to using a serger and this book is very helpful. It shows you different ways to use a serger and is easy to understand to those, like me, are new to using a serger. I recommend this book.",4 "Bought to go with a new serger Explains all the ins and outs of the serger. The person I gave the Serger to for Christmas said that it is very informative!",4 "Informative Book/edicational Offerred some helpful orientation to serging and was easy to follow and read as a preuse tool to serging. Would recomend to others.",4 "Beginner Serger Bought this book when I bought my Babylock serger. Love the contents of the book. Good intro to sergeing I must say",4 "The complete serger handbook I have only given this a quick look; but it does look like a great resource book of someone with a serger. the handbook is a great guide.",4 "Helpful book I purchased this when I bought my serger. It's helpful but doesn't answer all my questions. I still have to refer to my serger manual. For someone that doesn't know anything about sergers, it does have a lot of information.",3 "Fantastic Manual for Beginners or more seasoned pros! If you are new to serging, or if you want a great ""how to/problem solver"" guide to serger basics this is THE go-to book. The author covers all aspects of serger basics dealing with topics chapter by chapter. Her instructions and suggestions are relevant for ALL brands of sergers and the extensive color photo illustrations are clear and precise. Her chapters on solving tension and stitch quality issues make troubleshooting your sergers issues a breeze. I always keep her book with me when serging and find this more informative than my machine's manual.",4 "Good read! Helped with my Serger. Now able to understand how to use my Serger more effectly.So glad that I have this reference now.",4 "Great Weight The metal is great, but the picture tricked me in to thinking I was getting a bunch of sheets. There is only one sheet of nickel, but it seems to be a great weight.",3 "Not a toy, this is an excellent organizer, and very large! Plenty of room in this mobile storage chest. As the picture shows, there are a lot of spaces to store things. the unit is actually larger than I thought it would be, but still not too large, think large toolbox size.Great for storing all my paints, and brushes, with plenty of room in th bottom for my modeling tools.As I stated though, this is not a toy, not sure why the review questions treated this like a toy...Would not recommend this for small children or for elementary age children to carry supplies (uinless Mom or Dad are going to carry it, its just o big for that. Would work great for a High School age or older to carry arts and craft supplies.",4 "Pretty good. It's pretty durable and large, the compartments were a lot more shallow than I expected them to be, but that's all right. I haven't actually moved all of my art stuff in there, but that's because I'm being super lazy about it. I have used one of the cup holders on top for my watercolor stuff though.",4 "HOBBY TABLE / WORK TABLE / ART TABLE Great hobby table. Large work space, easy to assemble, rugged construction. Comes with all the tools to assemble! Also has a tilting top for drawing and art projects. The drawers are easy to use and are good in size. The wheel assembly is easy to install and the table is very mobile. Very pleased with this product.",4 "Great Drawing Center I ordered the Craftmaster II Delux Hopy and Drawing center for my Son's birthday, and was a little late as usual. The delivery was very quick, and the desk itself is terrific.It's fully adjustable, and very sturdy. I couldn't be happier with it, and my son really loves it.",4 "Very nice table but; Great product for the price. Only down was the shipping... Arrived with the table top chipped along the bottom edge where the pencil catcher goes.Also some of the tubes were bent at the opening so badly that you couldn't fit the other tube that went into it in it. But luckily i have access to a machine shop so i could resize the holes. The little boxes on the side were a little difficult to snap together and the table top being slightly warped from heat, its been realy nice.All in all its realy nice for drawing, reading, and whatever have u.P.S. Only thign it realy needs is a swing lamp which I am getting seprately.",3 "Alvin Craftmaster art table Works nicely. A bi hard to figure out direction but we got it eventually. Nice size to hold things but fit into the room. Discreet looking. Cover the table when using paints. Drawers tend to slide out of vertical holder so check them periodically and adjust",3 "native wolf trio I love the native american cross stitch, I only wish there I could find more of them. Thank you for this one",3 "Airbrush vs. aerosol cans I read in an online forum about using an airbrush in place of buying aerosol cans. I had a project that would use about 1/2 the cost of this to buy the cans plus I could get a much better color selection so I bit the bullet and bought. Definitely easier to use than the cans and the finished product looks better.",4 "Good basic airbrush Great basic airbrush for the beginner or advanced artist or painter- it will spray a variety of materials/viscosities. Overall, a good airbrush for the price.",4 "Nice Design; Worst Instructions Ever We bought this for our five-year old, who wanted a place to do ""paperwork"" and had outgrown his lap desk for projects. The design on this is very nice, very classy, and it ended up being a relatively solid piece of furniture. The rolltop really rolls, and the drawers have stoppers and open and close easily. It shows signs of not being overly durable in the long haul, but for a two-kid span it should be fine.Some caveats, though. First, it's not oak - it's some tropical wood that's much softer and lighter than a hardwood traditionally used for furniture, lighter even than pine. (Made in China.) This cut down on the weight and made it easier to assemble and move around, so that may be a plus for some, but don't expect all that goes with traditional furniture wood (e.g. durability).Second, and this is a big one, this had maybe the worst set of assembly instructions, ever. My wife and I are veterans of probably hundreds of flat-ship assemble-yourself pieces of furniture over the years (counting helping friends, etc.) and this was a real nadir as far as assembly. It's one of those ""only four steps"" instructions, where all the steps are heaped together. There's no explanation, just a diagram. It's unclear what order to do things in. It's very very unclear exactly what parts go where in some circumstances, because the diagrams were tiny. It was extremely difficult to read the parts labels in the diagram, and the parts list was incomplete (although as it turned out we had everything). We ended up out and out guessing where to put one part that had no guide holes for its screws, and also had to undo one step (one of the backing plates) as a result of having guessed wrong.We're still giving this a high mark because it's a very tidy and nice-looking final product that fits our son's needs well, but if you're overly sensitive to possibly crazy-making assemblies, beware.",3 "disappointing My son was very excited to get his new desk, but the construction is disappointing -- the slats of the rolltop are warped and only held together loosely by tape. We therefore are not able to raise or lower the top. Very disappointing!",1 "Waste of $ We actually never were able to entirely build the desk. Although shipped what seemed securely there were several parts damaged including the desk top being split down the middle. The replacement parts ordered directly through the manufacturer did not line up with the desk proprely. The desk top didn't fit properly on the desk top itself. Don't waste your time or money! I have a very disappointed kid that has no desk and a walletwaiting for my refund.",0 "win win Don't expect this to last throughout generations, but it's simple, lovely, useful and ""just like Daddy's"". I would purchase again.",4 "Very useful. This is a neat tool. The knife end is dull enough that it can be used to smooth some things like lips of a clay figure. The teardrop-shaped end is better for corners of mouths, eyes, and smoothing the edge of the nose into a face.- Don Carlson, animator",4 "An unhandy gadget Don't waste your time, effort, or money on this basically useless little gadget. I had to buy 3 of them before I finally found one that even worked, so if you must try it, just go to Walgreens and keep returning them until you find one that works. Oh, and keep all the little bobbins of thread that come with it when you return the others because there is no practical way to refill an empty bobbin except by winding the thread on by hand. It will sew a decent straight line as long as you're not asking it to go through 2 layers of thick fabric. It sews with a chain stitch, so with one yank, you can undo the whole seam you just sewed. Therefore, you must remove the piece of fabric with great care so as not to undo any of your stitches. Sometimes the stitches don't hold and later on the whole seam just comes apart! I dotted my seams with fabric glue to prevent that, but some came apart anyway. Unless you're really too broke to get a real sewing machine, don't even look at one of these things. I have a real sewing machine and wanted a Smart Stitch to be able to take with me so I could work on my sewing projects while visiting a friend in the nursing home. I spent way more time buying and returning and fiddling with the thing than I saved by doing some of my sewing there. I'll stick with other projects I can do by hand from now on!",0 "A nice toy, less than five dollars, worth seeing the hype This is absolutly a non useful gadget. Had mine three plus years now, collecting dust. I always use my real sewing machine. Tried this the first night I had it, couldn't go through one layer of thin material, and I think I heard something break. But...for nastalgia purposes I have to keep this handy. I got it as a gag gift, I know the person who gave it to me spent less than 5 bucks for it at that time. I just had to put my word in for this item, because it was highly advertised, sold probably millions, and didn't really do anything. Stick with a needle and thread if you have to stitch on the run.",1 "Little Bear Cross Stitch Pattern I've discovered over the many years of being a ""Cross Stitch"" addict, that Dimension patterns are flawless. The picture of the pattern depicts exactly what the finished project represents. In addition, the package comes complete with the appropriate floss and pattern with instructions. The patterns are simple to follow. I would recommend this cross stitch as well as any Dimension patterns be purchased if you love to cross stitch.",4 "Beautiful Pattern I am really looking forward to stitching this one. The colors are great and the navy background will look so nice with it. The only thing I do not like about the kit is that the blending filament easily tangles the way they have it bound in the package. I had to tie it off every few inches with thread to make sure it doesn't end up as a huge knot. Other than that, it looks like it will be alot of fun to do.",3 "Took over 2000 hours. End results were worth every minute. Thiis item got many compliments. I ordered another one to give as a gift. I expect it to take another 2000 hours and it's worth it.",4 "Get this, and its sister. It'll give you plenty to do. This is one of the most beautiful cross stitch patterns I've seen. It has a sister stitch, though I can't recall the name. Having both of them up in the hallways is a joy. It is an easy to follow pattern and style. This company always makes amazing stitches.",4 "Love this X-stitch I had started work on these in 1999, with moving between then and now it got misplaced when I was almost done with it. I am tempted to buy another one, which I'm sure I will. This x-stitch is beautiful, if you like a challenge, and the mixing of threads this one is for you.",4 "Good quality, but expensive I bought this steel spring wire to make a anti-rattle spring for the brake pad of my car. The dealer won't sell the spring, they only sell whole brake pad set, which cost more than $60. This is steel spring wire is just what I need. Only the price is too expensive. Purchase plus shipping cost $10 for 3 feet long.",3 "great board for pastel users Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.",4 "cool board for pastels Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "What you get is what you pay for I bought White W75 the other day, and sewed sleeves of a shirt, curtain perfectly. But certainly I'm not happy with the machine. It took a long time before I was able to actually use it. It's hard to adjust the tension of the top thread and the bottom thread. The tension is supposedly adjustable but the sweet spot is really narrow. It's either loose or the thread snaps. Thread guide near the spool holder doesn't do its job resulting the thread twining around the holder. These two are the major defects of this product. Also the motor makes big rattling noise. Otherwise it's OK for the price.For your information, pitch is not adjustable, no reverse/forward control. Foot pedal is either On or Off (no speed control).",1 "Do not buy from Cutters! WARNING! DON'T ORDER FROM CUTTERS!Unfortunately, I had to give this one star in order to post review.I ordered this from Cutters through Amazon. When I received the box, over half the items were missing. I contacted Cutters and never received the courtesy of a reply. Not even a ""canned"" response saying they'll look into the matter.At a cost close to $300, thank goodness for the Amazon A-Z guarantee. Amazon refunded my money after filing a claim against Cutters.I cannot review the products themselves, as I never received them.I do have other Donna Dewberry One Stroke products and enjoy them.",0 "Dimensional Christmas Tree craft punch This is a nice little punch with a finished result with moving parts to adjust for 3-d effect. It is very difficult to cut as if the blades themselves were dulled. Perhaps cutting through sand paper would sharpen them, but even then, the lever is hard to operate and I am a strong person. I nearly have to bear my entire weight to make a clear cut.",3 "GOOD, BUT... THE PRODUCT IS GOOD, AND WORKS VERY WELL, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I LIKED THE BUTTERFLY VERY MUCH, BUT THEY SEND ME A DIFERENT TIPE OF BUTTERFLY, I WAS DISSAPOINTED, BUT AS I LIVE IN VENEZUELA IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO SEND IT BACK, BUT THE TOOL WORKS WELL",4 "I love it. It is a little harder than other punches, but it is because has to cut a lot in one punch... once you know how hard you have to push... all flowers comes out beautifuly. Is not that hard and the die is wonderful.",4 "Disatisfied with this punch It was not sharp at all, I have tried with many stuff but it didn't work at all, it doesn't cut. I have throw it",0 "Did not receive item pictured/described I ordered the popup snowflake punch, what I got was a regular snowflake punch. Very disappointed as I could have gotten a regular punch at any bookstore or toy store locally. However as I'm overseas, returning is unfortunately not an option.",0 "Almost Impossible to Punch! I turned blue in the face trying to punch out one flower! Lining it up on a small area is difficult too (I cut a few bookmarks with my Cricut and wanted to try a simple flower on top of each). I even tried to use it on flimsy paper, but failed. I never used punches before, but this will be my first and last one from this company. If I can, I'll return it to Michael's for a refund. I should have taken a hint from the many previously opened and taped up Punches they had hanging on the wall.If I had a 250-pound tackle from the NFL to press this thing for me, then I'd have it made! However, my measly efforts resulted in only frustration and a sore hand.I admire the one reviewer who said he was able to use it!",0 "Nice little punch I got this punch for aluminum can crafts. It goes right through my empty soda can metal with no issues at all and it's a nice size to make little flowers for jewelry.It also works very well on paper and card stock. I'll probably pick up a second one and mark it to use just with paper.Very sweet little blossom. Great for larger forget-me-not designs or wild rose designs.",4 "Great Product! So cute, So fun and So easy to use....Some punches are hard to punch with, not this one. It is easy to see right where the punch will go and it isn't hard to punch through the paper at all..",4 "Maple leaf punch Nice image, but it's not as large as I had hoped for. Perhaps size was given and I ignored it?",3 "This is a mixed review. The results of the punch are breathtaking. It produces a beautiful and versatile punch that you can use on cards, scrapbooks, etc. I really love the design. Too bad it's so difficult to use successfully.The problem is the ease of operation. It is EXTREMELY difficult to punch. You have to place the punch on the table and press down really hard to succeed in actually punching out the image completely and fully releasing it from the paper. All the little pieces inside the leaf are stuck inside the punch and you have to try to get them out with a pin or something to avoid having them drop into the inside of the punch or clogging up the punch for the next effort. Even so, the chances of getting a usable punched form after all that effort is 50/50. The rest of the time, the perimeter of the leaf doesn't cut all the way through.I know that it isn't just this punch that is defective, the problem is somehow related to the design/workmanship of the punch. I had bought another one from another seller on e-bay and had to return it. That one was even worse than this one. It felt as if there was something blocking the punch part from coming down. That seller had another in stock, I asked her to test it before sending it to me and she told me that it must be from the same batch because the same thing happened. I then ordered this one from Amazon. Not as bad, but still the hardest punch I have ever used. I don't expect it to last long because I know the plastic pusher-thingy is going to give out under the pressure necessary, but I will enjoy it while it lasts.If you want one (like me)--in spite of the drawbacks--get it soon because (I think) the manufacturer has discontinued it (I'm not surprised) and very few are left on the web. (I know. I checked. 90% say ""out of stock"").",2 "Know what you're getting... I bought this punch the other day because I thought it was a cool idea.I have several thumb punches and they work well and fairly easily. This one is difficult to use. It cuts through, but you really have to push quite hard on it. I also discovered that the flower never fully punches out because there are two notches on opposite sides of each other.After some research I discovered that the notches allow the flower to be folded over for a 3D effect. If the flower is to be used on its own, then it has to be punched out the rest of the way by hand. Not a problem, as long as you know that's what you're supposed to do.That info. should be stated on the package.",1 "Just what I wanted ... I purchased the Retro Flower Medium Punch. The description here gave no indication of the size of the punched flower, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Happy to report that it's just about perfect.The flower is about 1"" across. I also purchased the smaller version of this punch, so I can pair them side by side or layer them.No problem with punching, either. It punches smoothly and easily through premium card stock. I then use an embossing stylus to add a bit of shape to the petals, and top it off with my favorite simple snowflake punch and a tiny brad.",4 "Good. Works really well.I have Started making beautiful paper roses with this punch.Would suggest others to buy this along with the same Larger size punch.",4 "disfunctional I was disappointed with performance of this item as it didn't fully make the shape punch sharply. I ended up with shredded paper. I returned the item, only to receive another puch maker that didn't work either. I returned both items and am still awaiting for proper credit to my account. Overall, I am terribly unsatisfied.",0 "Double leaf punch It puts personality in the cards I make. I love it. Get one!",3 "terrible!!! THIS IS A GIANT WASTE OF MONEY. THE HOLE PUNCH DOESN'T WORK UNLESS THE FABRIC IS SUPER THIN..CALLING ITSELF A LEATHER PUNCH IS A JOKE. THE SNAP AND EYELET TOOL JUST MUTILATE THE SNAPS/EYELETS. I FEEL SO RIPPED OFF WITH THIS GIANT PIECE OF CRAP KIT.",0 "So so... Calling this a leather punch set is a bit of a stretch. Useful for thin vinyl or a tissue if you want to put grommets on that type of material. If your wanting to do leather, keep looking.",1 "Helpfull tool I always need a hole puncher. I can never find a dress pant belt that is the right size. This too helps me make it the right size.",4 "My new favorite tool... I have yet to work with a 3M product that wasn't thoughtfully designed and executed with top notch quality - this glue gun is a perfect example of how small details add up to make a big difference.I use this glue gun several times a week and can go through 20 10"" glue sticks in one sitting while doing small production runs. That's not enough work for me to justify the cost of 3M's high end ""factory"" glue guns, but enough work that the cheap hobby glue guns found at craft stores weren't able to keep up. This gun is perfect for someone in my situation.The biggest improvement you'll enjoy over hobby guns is the heating element - it gets up to temp faster and holds more melted glue. Hobby guns couldn't keep up with me - I'd run out of glue and have to wait for more to melt before I could proceed. With this gun, you never have to wait - even if you're working in an unheated garage in the dead of winter.The glue gun is about 50% larger than a hobby/craft style. That extra length comes in handy when you need to reach into tight spots. The larger trigger gives fine control over how much glue is applied and also allows you to shoot a larger quantity of glue in one squeeze. The ""filling"" end of the gun is also longer, allowing you to add another glue stick earlier, so you're less likely to run out of glue in the middle of application.Two final reasons why I enjoy using this glue gun: It drips less hot glue while sitting idle than any other gun I've used and it's more stable while sitting on my workbench than any other gun I've used - most of the hobby guns end up falling over and leaving a puddle of glue to clean up.",4 "Excellent Product As a book publisher (JamesRussellPublishing.com) we pack and ship a lot of books sealing our corrugated boxes with this 3M Hot Melt Applicator Gun. It does not drip and it has a nice stand to keep it upright, heats up quickly in about three minutes and is reliable. If you are looking for a nice glue gun for your production, get this model, you'll be glad you did. The 3M Glue Sticks brand also has low to no solvent odors so odors is not going to be a problem and it can be used in the home (I tried it in my home. A slight odor on initial first-time start up, but there was no odor after using it after this). You pay a bit more, but the quality, performance and longevity is well worth it. This glue gun performs as well as very expensive brands that costs hundreds of dollars. I was pleasantly surprised by this 3M product.",4 "Tool, not toy. I went through a number of craft store glue guns before I chose this one. It's almost twice the size of the craft store guns, but handles easily. It's stable on the workbench and doesn't drip. The trigger grip fits your whole hand and glue delivery is smooth and controllable. The brass nozzle is a bit longer than craft store guns, so even with the larger barrel/heating chamber, the reach into tight spaces is good.Some notable features: A pilot light when it's plugged in, a silicone gasket at the back of the heating chamber to prevent melted glue from escaping into the feed area (a problem with cheap guns), a positive ""tooth"" grip on the glue stick feed mechanism eliminates slippage. The fold-down front foot is wide, heavy, and stable. The included wide-stance rear wire foot clips on, but is unnecessary. It would get in the way for many of my tasks. The line cord is grounded, 3-wire, industrial strength, with a strain relief at the gun end.I recommend this gun to anyone who doesn't like disposable tools. It heats quickly and works exactly the way you would want it to.",4 "Real Hot Glue gun This is a very affordable hot melt glue gun. I had been using guns from Sears but they would only last a short time before something inside would break. Most often it was the glue transport.This gun is twice the price of the sears unit but I have used it more often than I was expecting and it is a pleasure to use. Worth the money, I will be very pleased if it lasts a long time and it feels like it will.",4 "Glue Gun Fun!! This was my first attempt at using (or buying!) a glue gun. Based upon the reviews that it doesn't drip and all the other issues that the cheaper brands seem to have, I opted to pay a little more and get this one. How simple and FUN! No dripping whatsoever, even distribution. Made me want to find other projects to use it on. Would definitely purchase this again!",4 "DRIPS! I bought this because most of the reviews said it didn't drip. I must be doing something wrong or my applicator is defective. At least a third of the glue stick ends up on the mat. My other, least expensive glue gun, dripped less. Bought this one because the glue kept clogging the other one. Not the problem with this one, the glue runs freely onto the mat, better than onto my project.",2 "Trigger broken after 2nd use Made in China I bought this hoping it was a professional quality hot glue gun that would last, but when I first handled it I lost confidence. Made in China. It looks cheaply constructed visually. The plastic body looks and feels flimsy. Attention to detail is totally missing in this glue gun, the stickers are applied crooked, the rubber grip on the back of the handle is poorly put on and comes warped out and not conforming to the handle (always have to push the tabs back in or it falls off). The tip is decent quality and I didn't experience much drip, but not any better than a cheaper craft gun.The biggest reason this gets 0 stars is because the trigger broke after the second use 8 days after the return window. The part that broke is the trigger mechanism inside that transfers all of the force from the grip. It is brittle, lightweight plastic and is barely 3mm in girth. I initially was looking at a Bosch but mistakenly decided on the 3M Scotch not expecting some cheap Made in China craft glue gun in a 3M wrapper. I'd recommend getting the Bosch and save yourself a headache.",0 "Not at all impressed! I read all the raving reviews and said this must be the McDaddy gun. NOT! So far with two weeks of use it doesn't hold my glued areas. The glue ends up in a nice flat shaped spot but not sticking. Fifteen to twenty minute warm up, glue looks good and hot but I guess not. Not any better than the $10 guns from Walmart. Don't waste your money on this product.",0 "Outstanding product Compared to the Craftsman glue gun I've been swearing at for a long time this 3M gun is a dream come true. Long, skinny snout fits into tight places, heats quickly and does not leak or drip once in use. I forgot to unplug it overnight and I was surprised there was no mess in the morning. Somehow it prevents glue from melting unless you pull the feed trigger. Comes with 2 removable bench stands to pick from. I removed the rear one as the front one supports it fine plus folds back when it might be in the way. The rear stand is more stable but I found it got in my way too often. The large, long feed trigger allows precise feed control for small glue jobs. I would not recommend using cheap glue sticks however as I suspect they are what causes the leaking problems posted in other reviews. I ordered the Surebonder 725R510 sticks with the gun and no probs. This is a very well engineered tool & I highly recommend it.",4 "Heavy duty melt applicator We are a security company and use this gun for cable installation,Over the years we have tested many different brands, and this one is the best.",4 "What am I doing wrong? Drips non-stop when idle. I don't know what I could possibly be doing wrong because there are absolutely no adjustments to make. I am using the 3M Polygun AE II Glue Sticks. The glue gets EXTREMELY hot, definitely hot enough to burn you, and I see no reason it should need to be that hot. I bought this because of the glowing reviews. I am disappointed, and suspicious. Although I am generally a fan of 3m products, I see nothing to justify the high price tag. I should also mention that no glue sticks are included (one would have been nice) and there isn't even an ON/OFF switch. (Don't even think about a temperature setting.)",2 "Great heavy duty hot glue gun Excellent 3M quality at a great Amazon price. 250 watts of power for high heat and production line volume of glue.I've used it on small jobs as well as big jobs, performance is superb.You won't find a better industrial grade glue for a better price, Amazon comes thru with flying colors again.",4 "MAKING HOT GLUE .45 BULLETS Saw a video on YouTube about making Wax Bullets and it seriously peaked my interest.After some research on Hot Wax Applicators I found this one. The reviews were quitecomplimentary so I decided to give it a shot. Not one to start out with a cheap productat a lesser price I decided to get this one. It was cheaper on the original site I found iton but with my Amazon Prime, two day delivery and free shipping, naturally, I opted forthe unit from Amazon and basically it came out about the same. I'm loyal to Amazon though.Getting back to the unit. So far I've loaded four hundred Hot Glue Bullets and it worksflawlessly. Fits perfectly inhand, has two attachable wire stand units which were welldesigned and keep the tip off the base surface. It heats up very fast and overall is anextremely well made product and I highly recommend it.One side item: it works great for hanging photos on the wall too and will not harm thewooden surface. Not sure if it will come off easily on drywall. No drywall in my house buton wood surfaces it's great. This is my first experience with a glue gun but I'm sure I'llfind countless uses for it now.",4 "It still drips This is one of the finest glue guns I have used. It heats up quick and is easy to use. The only negative I have is it still drips when sitting idle.",3 "perfect. rather large, but totally light and manageable. i know other reviews have stated it drips. i have not had that problem. heats up fast. gets what i need done. and easy to use!",4 "Best i have used I have been a finish carpenter for nearly 20 years. I don't think I have used a better glue Gun. It heats up fast, feeds as fast as you can pull the trigger, and has very little drip. You can't beet it for the price.",4 "Great bun Bought this to use for halloween.. by using an air compressor with a copper tube bent up to the tip of the glue gun, you can make custom realistic spider webs with the air on and glue running. It works quite well, but you need a hot enough gun, and this gun does it just fine. There are ""pre-made"" halloween spider web guns you can buy that cost a lot more than this, but they do fit the copper tube inside the frame. I had to rig my own setup so that the tube stayed attached to the gun using ties and such. Worked good though.. although the glue was a pain to take off of things after halloween. :)",4 "No Flow. I have had it heating for two hours and I get about a pin-head's worth of glue out of it. The glue inside is melted. Just won't come out no matter what I do. I'm very disappointed.",0 "A good reliable product ProsThe item was delivered on time.It carries out its described function well.The fitted illuminator is a useful addition.ConsThe item to my mind is a little overpriced.The addition of a spring shaped power cable would save inadvertent cable damage.",3 "Nice glue gun, own 2 buying 3 more I bought two of these for our manufacturing operation and the technician liked it much better than several others we tried. The large front body is a good place to rest the hand and it doesn't get too hot. The melt chamber holds a lot of glue so it doesn't run out as often. We use the foot-long glue sticks. Though 3M has their own 1/2"" diameter sticks, we had been buying the more common 7/16"" size by the case, a generic brand. I was concerned that the glue might not feed properly but the glue stick seller assured us it would, and no problem. It comes with stiff wire stands that plug into holes in the body, and they work very well. We have been using two of these for several months and I'm about to order 3 more. It does drip a very little amount, mainly during warmup. The instructions say that happens due to glue expansion during warmup. I don't think it continues to drip, just a few drops it seems. You can find these guns in orange and blue body colors.",4 "Excellent Glue Gun Well built, feels very sturdy and is heavy. I use several types of glue in it and has not had any problems. It drips a bit as all glue guns do and it takes a while to heat up. Overall, I am very pleased.",4 "Excellent Product Excellent procuct, seems to work very well. Heats up very well, easy to use. well built. Received in Excellent new condition. Packaged very well. Received thru USPS, no damage to shipping package.",4 "This thing's a MONSTER for Hot Glue fans!!! Seriously, if you find yourself using a hot glue gun once a week or for marathon sessions - then THIS is your best possible purchase! I've come to appreciate it's size as being a necessary-evil, and now I actually like how it feels compared to the lil' Nancy-boy glue guns. This is a glue GUN - not a glue TOY.",3 "Pricey but worth it! The glue gun is a bit expensive, but well worth it! It is VERY solid construction and heats up fast, don't bother wasting money on the cheap guns. Just wish it had an automatic shutoff after about 30 minutes. Sometimes I forget it is plugged in overnight.",4 "6 traits stamp This will help with the scoring and grading of writing prompts. Perfect tie in to the 6 traits lessons.",4 "Awesome time saver I am a 9th grade ELA teacher and I use this stamp almost daily. It creates a mini 6 traits rubric right on the page! What I do is give every kid a laminated 6 traits rubric to keep in their folders, then when they write, I grade them using this stamp. Then they can use their laminated big rubrics to see what exactly a ""5"" is or a ""3"" etc!",4 "Great gift I gave this as a gift to my wife and she loves it. Great price, easy to set up, easy to store...",3 "cute stichery kit I love embroidery, and this is one of the cutiest patterns I have found...haven't started this one yet...still working on the other one.",4 "darling cross stitch This is such a darling .cross-stitch project. I gave this to my daughter for Christmas and she is so happy with it.",4 "Top quality brush I'm very pleased with this brush. I've always liked W & N brushes, but hadn't tried the Eclipse black sable before. It holds its shape well, and it handles well with acrylic paints.",4 "Hummingbird stamped cross stitch kit The picture is beautiful but print is very light and hard to see at places.",2 "Could Be Defective...Horrible Customer Service From Distributor Used the machine 2 times, on the second time, the bobbin thread will not go through the needle. Called the distributor (thought was manufacturer) No help. CS agent told me the wrong needle was used. How does she know? Was sewing satin material. Simplicity is outside of the country. The distributor in US no longer works with Simplicity. The bottom line is I have to send the machine in (my dime) if they find out that there is a malfunction; I still have to pay $69 for service. And why I asked? Because POLICY states that the machine has to be serviced 1 time per year. Even though I have used the machine only 2 times. Unreal. I would recommend purchasing another brand name from Amazon.com. If I were Amazon, I would not use this distributor. Their customer service does not meet the Amazon.com standards.",1 "Good Deal I bought two sets and had fun setting them up in a display on one wall. They hold together fine, easy to work with. They look great, I'm very pleased.",4 "The paper worked fine, but Its hard to ship things that are 35 inches long with out some problems.A few of the pages had some crease in them, but the printer handled them fine.It would have been nice if the paper were heavier in weight.",3 "Very Pleased Ditto on the previous review. This Banner paper was better than expected - printed out lovely on my printer with plain paper setting and high quality color printout.The shipping was extremely fast and the packaging was so well done it was almost over the top. I would buy this paper again.",4 "Terrific Banner Paper I was quite pleased with this paper. It is very high quality, is very bright, has excellent contrast and excellent hand feel. It was actually a better product than I expected.",4 "Impressed I purchased this product for my wedding. I chose to have origami flowers as my bouquet. Once I received the paper I noticed that it was way more attractive than the picture and it worked perfectly for the look I was trying to pull off. I would recommend this product to anyone who is creative enough to think outside the box.",4 "SO So The paper looks great but...it is rather difficult to work with. I know another reviewed said it was great for flowers but its not as great as other papers. When trying to do certain folds it is almost impossible to get the foil to behave. The sheets curl up witch also make it hard to work with. Im not saying it doesn't look good though. It looks great very nice colors and textures, Im just saying unless your a pro at origami this paper is going to be a little tough to deal with. For 3.99 I am happy though.",2 "Great craft materal Something I love to have around when grandchildren come Beautiful colors and the thiCkness makes it easy for little fingers to work with.",4 "foil paper I love this paper it's great for crafs my daughter and I have used it to make presents for family",4 "Love it!~ The quality of the paper is exceptional! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great way to spark up the holiday(s) or a special occasion~~Regina",4 "great paper I find I use this for many different paper projects, not just origami. Great for detailed cutting. It holds a sharp edge.",4 "a nust for handymen! a wide assortment, never worry about losing that little pin again! Reasonably priced! save time and money shopping for those pins!",4 "great for drawing in pencil and ink I noticed that an earlier reviewer indicated that these books are made with ""cheap"" paper that is not ideal for wet media. I'm not sure that I consider the paper ""cheap,"" but I do acknowledge that some of his criticisms are valid. The paper is extremely thick, stiff and has a great plate surface. Wet media - water color washes - tend to bead on the surface of the paper and washes always dry duller on it than I intend for them to.That said, as an artist you really need to consider what you want to do with the media before you use it. I'd not recommend these sketchbooks for individuals working in a crumbly media like charcoals or pastels and I wouldn't recommend them to be used with washes. The paper is simply too stiff and smooth - it lacks the tooth to capture dry powdery media and isn't absorbant in the way you'd need for it to be to secure wet media.They're fantastic, though, for pencil sketching and pen work, and I also like to use thicker paints - acrylics and guaches - on their pages. The thicker nature of the paper really reduces bleed-through on the pages - a feature I love because I like to make use of every side of every page, and for most sketchbooks too much ink will bleed through onto the other side of the page. Because the paper is thick, you can have a pencil drawing on one side and drawing on the other side typically does not force some of the pencil drawing's lines to smear onto the opposite page.I use pencil, marker, india ink, and pens like UniBalls in these sketchbooks. Wetter pens and inks (like india ink) do tend to sit on the pages for a little while before they dry and smear easily while still drying. It's just something to be aware of - I'm used to it now and really don't mind working on another area of the page while the ink dries.I think the best thing about these sketchbooks, though, is that they lay perfectly flat when you open them. (There's no stiff binding keeping it from laying flat - instead, the spine is soft bound so that the signatures roll over each other comfortably while opening and closing the book. You'd think such a construction would be weak and ultimately deteriorate, but actually the faux-leather cover is extremely durable, and the books are quite solid.) You don't have to deal with any curve in the binding, and you can make a sketch that spans both pages and it will feel like you're drawing on one.",4 "Smells like creativity... Now I'm just an amateur artist who was looking for a heavy-duty drawing journal to take around with me. My first few reactions to this sketchbook were as follows:1) It's smaller than you might expect. If you're looking for a good sized work area you'll want to buy elsewhere. However, if you're looking for a handy, portable, go-anywhere book this one works just fine.2) The pages are thick and (very very) smooth. They remind me of your typical note-card stock of paper but in creamy vanilla color. This paper stands up to minimal marker usage plus the typical graphite/colored pencils/pen mediums. But Watch Out! Graphite will smear in the blink of an eye. If you're left handed or are a heavy-handed sketcher you will want to use an extra piece of paper to prevent your art from smearing.3) The cover is solid and will stand up to a beating. A handy strap keeps it closed when you're done. Aesthetic sidenote: The material on the cover also picks up eraser shavings, cat hair, lint, and dust like a magnet. However everything but the dust wipes off easily.4) There's a handy pocket in the back for loose slips of paper you might have lying around. Very considerate of them!Overall it's a great sketchbook if you draw or write lightly. However, for me who draws in graphite with my hand running over my work, I've noticed some considerable smears over my art. I like to keep my shading inside my crisp lines so unfortunately I have some minor qualms with this sketchbook. For those of you who never have a smudging problem normally, though, feel free to buy and try for yourself!",2 "Heresy? Maybe. First off, I am a dedicated Moleskine user. Love the smaller notebooks.However, I was very disappointed by the sketch book. The interior pages are a very slick ""card stock"" type of paper. For those of you with the regular journals, the same stock that is used to make the title pages where it says ""In case of loss:"". Basically it feels like 3x5 card stock.Water based inks smudge on this paper like crazy, and the low absorption also leads to irregular ink spread.This smooth paper might be fine for some mediums, but I didn't like it for Pencil, Charcoal, Conte Crayon, and Water Based ink, which is pretty much the items I use for sketching. Pens that feature ink thick enough not to smear are usually poor for drawing. Maybe I should have seen that it's recommended for Tempura color... I personally don't see this used for painting. I think of my sketchbook as a place for drawing.Maybe next time I'll try a ""Watercolor"" Journal, this one is now property of my 5 year old. It should work well with Crayon. For now it's back to Strathmore....",1 "Surprised I had been looking for a travel guide to give to a friend's son for his trip to Ireland. I searched, but was unable to find anything I really wanted until I found this sketch book. Using Avery full sheet clear create your own see through labels and a few travel stickers, I was able to create a wonderful & unique pocket travel journal with very specific information about the places he was going. I had started to buy the journal version of this book, but the pages are not as thick as in the sketch book. In the end, it really ended up being a combination journal/scrapbook for him as he took double sided tape and pasted in ticket stubs, brochures and other items to help him remember his trip as well as writing his daily activities inside. I was really pleased with the overall outcome and inpressed by the quality. It really held up well during travel and it size allowed him to carry it easily with him. Overall I'm thrilled with the purchase and plan on buying several more.",3 "A PRECIOUS ITEM, EVEN MORE AFTER YOU USE IT These notebooks urge you to write, draw, jot, ponder, review, think, dream, sketch, rhyme, muse. I keep one in my pocket or in my purse at all times.....you never know when you will have to record a thought or the germ of a great idea. These notebooks have a heft and physicality that is tangible. They are wonderfully made; the pages are sturdy and will withstand tugging and erasing. Just as you can't each just one potato chip, you will have to purchase these wonderful notebooks in bulk, once you find out which size and style is perfect for you. Buy one, buy some....enjoy!",4 "Beware - extremely cheap paper. The paper which fills this ""sketchbook"" is not of a quality befitting the Moleskine reputation, being a plate-surfaced cardstock which looks suspiciously like cheap office-grade xerox paper, peculiarly resistant (because of sizing or some other coating) to ink washes -- not an inviting tableau upon which to work or draw. The design of the book itself, is, however, wonderful; I just wish that the Moleskine company would choose an interior paper that was actually designed for drawing and sketching; this is NOT. (Their regular blank notebook offers a better surface for drawing, though the paper is extremely lightweight.)",1 "About the paper quality..... I notice most of the negative reviews complain about the paper quality. I use mine as an art journal and I use wet media in it all the time. All you have to do is put a base coat of gesso on the pages. My only complaint is I wish it was bigger! I see they now have some bigger sizes and I will definitely be ordering some.",4 "Ballpoint Paradise Other reviewers rightfully criticize the smooth paper surface, and if you've never had the opportunity to examine one of these firsthand, the card-like paper can be a disappointment. This is ideally suited to sketching in ballpoint or fine-tip sketching markers like Sakura Micron or Pilot Razor Point. If you don't mind holding the pages open for a while to dry, you can also sketch with a crow-quill, though anything approaching a wash is pretty much impossible. It's decent, though not ideal, for gouache. Graphite is fine as long as you're not expecting to be able to lay down a lot of dark tones, and the hardbound format helps minimize smudging during transport. This is my first choice in cafe doodling sketchbooks.",4 "Excellent Quality - but yellow paper? The description says ""quality white paper"", but unless they have changed it, it is actually quality yellow paper (a very pale yellow, but still yellow).I have several Moleskines of pocket and large size that I use in various capacities. They are extremely portable and durable, and though I have tried others, I've gone back to Moleskine.This sketchbook is of the same excellent quality and durability, with very thick and smooth sheets, and a hard front and back cover that allow you to use any side of the sheet in any postion with nothing more than a pencil and the Moleskine. I use them for pencil drawings so I have no bleeding issues as some of the watercolor people have mentioned, however, the pale yellow pages limit what you can achieve is some instances. There are certain projects that need white paper, period, but you're out of luck here. It is called a ""Sketchbook"" and I don't think you can use it for much beyond that, but for that purpose it is outstanding.Do some research. If I'm mistaken and this is indeed a white paper version, I would not hesitate to give it 5 stars, but I've never seen the Sketchbook in white paper.",2 "Great! It was in excellent condition and I am definitely coming to them again when I need another notebook (soon!).",4 "Great handy sized sketchbook! I use this great little book as sort of a philosopher's stone, write, use watercolor crayon, India ink, pencil, pen, whatever I have handy. The thicker paper fits what I need in a field journal. If the paper is wet first and allowed to soak, the paint goes on and stays. it does dull, but I'm not selling the precious pages of my journal, I hope my kids can sell them after I'm gone to support them in their old age.",4 "100% satisfied. I ordered this sketchbook and being as good as disables without a sketchbook in hand, I even bought a cheap one at the grocery store to last me the wait while my new one shipped. Most things I order show up late int the delivery estimate.Not this one.To my delight, my sketchbook arrived early, a day before the first day of the two week period estimated for delivery and before amazon had even let me know it had shipped. That's some speed.The sketchbook itself is wonderful. It has a pocket in the back for scrap paper and what not, and a ribbon page marker. It's a convenient size, and it's very inspiring. looking at the paper I do believe it will do well for me as an artist specializing in pens and pencils.I'm very happy with it. Thank you!",4 "Moleskine sketch book Love my moleskin sketch book...and really appreciate Amazon.com's rapid response to my request! The pages are thick enough for me to draw and paint on the pages without soaking through. I draw my own calendar....and use this for everything! Great size...not too big...not too small.....everyone should have it to use as a journal...or dream book....or address book. multipurpose!",4 "Great for journals I prefer the Moleskine sketch books to the unlined journals because the sketch book's paper is thicker. These are terrific journals or workbooks and the large is a particularly good size for travel notes, sketches, etc. I now carry one for lesson plans and work notes and a second for personal writing.",4 "Fabulous for Art Journaling! I purchased this sketchbook for art journaling and I absolutely love it! The pages are thick like cardstock so they stand up well to painting and glueing. The binding is also great because the pages open up nice and flat. I would definitely buy another moleskine!",4 "Unlike some I found this book to be...Terrific! Here's what an Award winning artist had to say! Well what I found when I picked this book up nearly 5 years ago was a user friendly easy to use journal. I actually love the sizing on the paper and found it to be excellent for marker drawings. It would also be good for watercolor, pen & ink and some washes.If you struggle with how to use it more effectively please shoot me an email.If you want a successful drawing experience I highly recommend this blank note book. It works great for journaling and then doing award winning art work too.Your Servant, Deremiah, *CPE",4 "Great little ""everything"" book Now, if you don't just pay attention to the fact that they call it a sketching book(althought yes, it is great for skecthes too) think of the other possiblities. My brother use this book in particular for everything. Any snip of an idea that he needs to write down, a recipe that he likes, to do lists for the day, doodles and drawings, and anything else that he wants to just write down. These books do truely encourage you to be creative. This journal especially has really nice thick quality paper, and is a great size to me personally. It's 9cm. x 13cm. Sketch that out! If it's too big get the small sketching notebook, if it's too small you might just wanna look at a different notebook altogether.My point: excellent product for an all purpose journal.",4 "Artist kit - excellent My 11 year old granddaughter was thrilled with this artist kit. It has everything needed to get a serious start on art for a beginner. Beautifully presented in sturdy, professional looking display kit. I would recommend it highly. You can tell it is made in USA and not that 'other' country. Only top quality materials.",4 "Happy father My daughter loves this set. I will be sure to get her another when she needs it.",4 "beautiful set The case is a beautiful painted red wood. the supplies are high quality and plentiful. My daughter loves this set.",4 "Young artists love this.. This was a big big hit with my 6 year old grandson. He was thrilled to get it as a gift and has enjoyed using it from the start.",4 "birthday gift was a hit My 5 year old grandson loved this set of artistic supplies. He carries it around like a briefcase and won't let it out of his sight. The bright red wooden box is attractive and durable. This birthday gift was a definite hit.",4 "Best buy for the budding artist I bought this for my grandchild for Christmas and she just loves it. Per her Mom, she opened it up and proceeded to draw and paint all Christmas day, ignoring everything else she got. The water colors are her favorite form of artistic expression but she is making good use of all the tools. Very glad I decided on this particular box, looked at others in the same price category but they didn't have nearly as much to work with.",4 "Top Quality Art Set Content and quality are quite good. Our grandson loves it as much as his video games. It appears to be a well made box.",4 "young artist this is a great value, and so packed with materials in a small portable sturdy box. i was pleasanty surprised. i would use for 8-10 year olds. over 10 i would encourage a larger kit",3 "Good Quality The product looked slightly used to me for some reason, but other than that I ultimately love the product.The base is very weighty, meaning that the object will not be easily moved. It's wide, meaning that it will not be tipped over easily.The package comes with two ""locking tweezers"" meaning that the tweezers remain closed in their normal position, and will open when you squeeze them. This is helpful when playing with small pieces (jewelry, crafts, soldering small objects, etc) because you don't need to keep pressing the tweezer to have it clamp an object - it will do that on its own.You can switch out the two different types of tweezers if one suits your needs more than the other.I recommend getting another base by itself so that you can have both tweezers up simultaneously (and therefore having two ""extra hands"") or buy an extra of this set where then you will have two bases and four tweezers.This was honestly the best quality for the best price, since I could have ended up buying tweezers and base separately for more money at the time of shopping.",4 "Works great This is a well-made precision tool. There were a few cosmetic flaws in the finish but the claws all work together and are synchronized almost perfectly. For the price it was a great deal.Findingking (the seller) is also great -they ship fast and are very competitively priced. They also don't overcharge for shipping like so many Amazon partners. They are like the Timesavers of watch tools.",4 "Easy to see my beautiful earrings now! I love this earring organizer. I had so many earrings just stuck in my jewlery drawer that I only wore a few since I could never see the rest. Now I switch up everyday! A great buy!!",4 "Don't waste your time or money I purchased another display rack from this same company and it fell apart after only 2 uses. I decided to give them another shot and wish I hadn't. It was broken in 4 places when I opened the box. Don't waste your time or money on this. Cheaply made. Even if it hadn't been broken when I got it, I still would have sent it back as I feel the price is way too high for the quality.",0 "Easy way to organize my earrings! These counter top display earring holders make it so easy to keep my 200+ pairs of earrings organized. Yes, it takes time to put each pair of earrings on to a display card, but the end result is well worth the effort. I can get run out of the house in the morning without worrying which pair of earrings I'll wear, or even if one earring is missing from the pair.I'm quite pleased with these holders and will continue to patronize this seller.",4 "three of the same tool Find king has been a disappointing seller for the second time I've used Amazon.the tools did ship on time and I did receive them quickly but the damage to these tools and the way they were packed was unacceptable.the damage was superficial and the tools were a usable quality but it was indicated by the image that they were three separate tools I just got the same three tools and they were the most useless ones consisting of the large spring bar remover and a pin pusher.it is obviously because the individual responsible for the shipment of the tools didn't rely care about the Items on the inventory list and didn't understand what the tools they were shipping are, and they just shipped ""What ever"" this is the second time this happened from this companyand it can only be forgiven onceI am very unhappy with this but it isn't worth contacting this company over I just won't order tools from them again due to the quality and the lack of knowledge of the products they are selling.I hope if you order this product you are luckier than I It happened to me twice.",0 "Very Good Product I am a stained-glass hobbyist, and have tried other brands of flux; but this is the best! It's easiest to use, is very clean, and doesn't seem to create as many fumes as some of the other products out there.",3 "Ael This is a standard stained glass chemical, so it was exactly what I ordered and work as it I'd suppose to.",4 "Good stuff An excellent product for stained glass work. Easily applied with a flux brush and cleans up easily with soap and water.",4 "Great flux Works great I would definitely buy this again, doesn't pop a lot like some flux, works great for a nice bead of solder!!",4 "Awesome Good flux. I learned that the more you use the better! Does what it is supposed to do. Would def. reccomend.",4 "Awesome frame for small posters and collage I have two of these frames, one used for a poster and another for a collage of creepy seventies recipe cards. I found it handy to have some double-sided tape to hold the items in place while attaching the glass with the clips. The clips attach pretty easily and hold the glass firmly in place. The back of the frame is press board, so the artwork needs to match the size of the frame. Overall, I love these kind of frames!",4 "great Perfect for its intended purpose to hold a poster sized picture. It came fast adn was packaged well. I would purchase this again.",3 "Economical choice, but the clips are a little annoying and full frames look better. I went through a phase of buying a ton of these. They are very economical and they look fine, but really... get yourself an inexpensive frame with a mat. Sure you'll probably spent as much as 3x the money, but that's still only $30 and I can't tell you how much better your picture will look.For some isolated purposes (such as framing a simple map) they work VERY well.The clips tend to come flying off as you're assembling them and sometimes if you move them around or whatever. Just be careful you don't lose them.Sometimes the backing material is EXTREMELY cheap and has frayed cardboard bits that get everywhere and often wind up in front of your picture, which is VERY annoying. The lighter colored backing ones are much better, but it's random which one you get.",2 "Very Useful This easel is perfect for someone with a small space. It's all one piece and basically pops into shape with very little effort.",4 "weak I had a dry erase board which was 3ft by 2 1/2 feet and weighed about 2 lbs. The two support hooks would not stay up with anything that weighed over a pound. This product can hold a sturdy cardboard display but that's about it. I drilled a hole through the plastic support hooks and the two front legs and used a screw to secure the support hooks to the legs so that I can use my dry erase board. The description needs to include how much weight the support hooks can withstand.",1 "For white board I bought this for my white board, but my white board is a bit heavy (24x36)for this easel. I can still write on the white board with no problem, but I have to hold it to erase. The easel itself is nice. it folds up easily and sets up in a snap.",4 "GREAT FRAME I used this frame to showcase our vacation pictures. It is a great frame to use if you want that ""scrapbook"" look for your walls. The quality is far above any others I have found. It has a secure hanger on the back which can be used in the vertical or horizontal positions, and the clips on the side are neat and tight.",4 "EXCELENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I received this product very quickly, however, it was broken when I opened the package. I emailed the seller and a replacement was ordered immediately. I did not have to send the broken one back or pay for the new one and wait to be reimbursed. I was sent all the confirmation and tracking info for the replacement item as well. The second frame arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thanks!",4 "Good frame, like the borderless Shipped fast and looks great, I love it being borderless.But really, who is the model in this picture? She is gorgeous. I think I am in love.",4 "clip frame I like it and have hung a photgraph in it on the wall. it was easy to assemble but a little short of clips",3 "Loupes for crafts It is useful to have such tools and the affordable price allows us to have them handy for any occasional work doing crafts of some sort.",4 "love the look I love the frameless look for hanging pictures in a gallery style in my entryway. These are sturdy enough and easy to work with.",4 "Quality Clip Frame Frame came as described. It's well made for the price and I would purchase again. I would recommend this product.",4 "My favorite photo frames These frames are throughout my entire house. I love them, and they are basically the only ones I use. I'd recommend these in any size for anyone who wants to frame prints, photos, drawings, etc. They are glass, which some other similar frames are not. Thus, the pane doesn't warp or bend in any way, making the viewing of the thing on display perfect. The clips never bend out of shape like cheaper frames' clips do, and the backer is particle board, not cardboard, which alone is worth the price.I will continue to use and buy these for all my framing/displaying needs and recommend them without hesitation to anyone who is considering the purchase.",4 "Exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a simple glass frame - no edges, just glass with clips holding it together. These are exactly that - the glass is perfect. The metal clips holding it all together are a *little* on the flimsy side, and I had to bend a few of them to get it to stay - but that wasn't hard, and the frames look great.",3 "framless frame These frames were cheap (my favorite quality) but worked great for my needs. They are sturdy and hang nicely. I would recommend these frames if this is what you're looking for.",4 "Just the basics Nice minimalist frame if you just want glass over a 4 x 6. I bought it to cannabilize the 4 x 6 glass for another broken frame!",4 "Great for framing postcards I absolutely love hanging special postcards in my living room and these are REALLY perfect for that. They are inexpensive and very good quality.",4 "Proffesional I had a pair for over 35 years. I was unable to find them so I had to by a new paire. IO have used Klein tools proffesionly for over 35 years they are the best.",4 "Klein Electrician's Scissors I am doing a large cable installation and needed a specialty tool to cut the braid -- these work great.",4 "Soft Pencil Leads -- Strong Colors! I've been comparing a few brands of colored pencils for an upcoming drawing course I'm teaching, and I'm very impressed with Derwent's relatively new colored pencil line. (Derwent's older lines were Studio and Artists). Coloursoft are not pastel pencils but they are a very soft colored pencil. And yet they are no worse to sharpen than other professional brands. The colors are very strong and I was able to lay down a heavy coat of a blue without getting a waxy bloom (wax or oil rising to the surface). Unlike the older Derwent lines, you get better mixing colors, including primaries. Coloursoft tend to be cheaper than Prismacolor and are at least as good quality in my comparison. The pencil leads are noticeably thicker than Prismacolor pencils, so you get ""more color"" for your money. The only downside I've found is that these pencils don't stand up well to darkly tinted paper like a Canson Mi-Tientes. The paper seems to suck up the color. So if you plan to work on tinted or pastel paper, you might be better off with Prismacolor.",4 "Fabulous pencils Length:: 0:50 MinsThese have become my go to pencil when creating ATCs (artist trading cards). I was using basic cheap-o colored pencils and wasn't impressed at all, and so was using mainly markers, i.e. Sharpie, Prismacolor and Uchida. I found a great deal for these and so I decided to give them a try. I'm so glad I did. I truely love these. They're soft and blendable, and I can add layers of color for vibrancy. On most of my ATCs, I use a combination of Coloursoft, Sakura micron (for outlining), Sharpie and occasionally Prismacolor now. I also purchasedPrismacolor Premier Colorless Blender Pencil, 2 Pencilsand they work well with these. The key is to blend in a rapid motion, as to heat up the wax so it will blend. If you don't want to purchase the blender, the white colored pencil works as well in blending and lightening colors as well. I really can't brag enough about these and I'll let the video do the talking. Absolutely recommended!",4 "Vivid color, 'natural' feel I love these pencils. They provide excellent pigmentation and blend-ability. While these are NOT pastel pencils, the way they move on paper reminds me of that type of media. I refrain from using the word 'chalky' or 'gritty' because those aren't exactly pleasant things to find in a colored pencil, but I guess I must include them. It's not overwhelming and doesn't feel BAD, and the results of the product look amazing. But they have a 'natural' feel, I guess I would say that waxier pencils like Prismas (which I do still love) don't. It's got that bit of bite against paper, like pastel or graphite infused with the smoothness of colored pencil. I like it - a lot.So I'll compare these to other brands you may be familiar with. They're are a less waxy pencil than Prismacolor. They FEEL less waxy than Faber-Castell Polychromos, although those are an oil based pencil. So I guess I should say they feel less 'smooth'. But as I said, these have a.. textured feel to them when in use. They are more pigmented than the majority of Derwent Artist/Studios (also a wax-based pencil of the same brand). I am yet to experience any significant issue with blooming or loosing the tooth of paper underneath layers of the pencil. I already feel myself falling in love with these!A downfall is the barrel of these is a little larger than most pencils, and they're a tight/impossible fit for most all of my sharpeners.And unlike the Polychromos I recently ordered through the same Amazon seller, they came in perfect safe condition!",4 "Soft pastel pencils I love these pencils. Basically, they're soft pastels in a pencil form, if you are familiar with those. I am very impressed with the intensity of the colors and the ease of blending. I use pretty standard paper blending stubs with them and the effect is spectacular. I highly recommend these pencils and they see a great deal of use from me.",4 "Love them! Soft blended color, just a little harder than pastel pencils. I'm mixing them. Excellent for detail work. Takes well even on black paper. Wish they had a little more color variety. Should have gotten the larger set.",4 "xmas present arruved quickly. My daughter was very happy with this item, She had requested it and it was available at a considerable discount from the local stores",4 "Great colors These pencils are the best! Soft, very vibrant colors, easy enough for kids to sharpen. Will buy again when these are down to nubs!",4 "NOT BAD AT ALL These are actually nice pencils. I have had no negative issues with mine. I enjoy using them, and would recommend if you are not accustomed to colored pencils that you learn how to use contrasting color for the first layer and put several layers of your final colors so you get the desired end results.",4 "SWEET ASS! the color pencil's are GRATE i like them more then the PRISUM one's i own, also A LOT CHEAPER! they have VERY soft lead in them witch makes them blend sooo nicely! only thing with the soft lead is the go faster! but so worth it!",4 "Beautiful model... Large painted wood model. I have owned several models of the space shuttle and this is the only one that is display quality. The stand is a little lame but you can remove the green felt so it diminishes the space between model and metal section of stand. If you are looking for a high quality model (and fed up with the cheap metal or plastic versions that simply do not cut it as a 'collectible', then you can't go too wrong with this product.",4 "yarn It diffinately was not the color shown on the screen but I will keep it anyway because the shipping costs so much. Thanks anyway.",2 "Great deal I was a little leary about purchasing this band due to the extremely low price, but I liked the way it looked in the picture so I figured I would take a chance. Well all I can tell you is this band looks just as good in person. It really suits my vintage watch and improved the look of the watch itself. Can't recommend it enough.",4 "Good Watch Band This is a nice Watch Band for a low price. I put it on an old Seiko watch that I have had for many years and it looks great.",4 "Fake leather Unlike the description from the seller, these are made with fake leather. Do not buy them. Cracks start to show up only a few days after wearing.",0 "Great watch band I was a bit unsure of what to expect with this watch band due to the low price, but having used it for a couple of weeks, I couldn't be more pleased. The leather is not at all stiff and the band is comfortable to wear all day. I bought this to replace a band that had basically disintegrated at the stress points. While this band is still quite new, it seems to be of much higher quality and at this point, it seems like it will hold up over time.",4 "Doing a great job So far, it's doing a great job. Well made, looks nice, good quality. I wear it every day and have no complaints.",4 "Great value A very nice band at a very nice price. I was looking at up to five times the price in local stores for lower quality.",3 "Excellent Croc-Look Band The color is perfect. I have been wearing for several months. It's still a bit stiff, but that's a sign of durability",4 "Band Just a little thin but great buy for $7.00 time will tell, if I get > a year? it's all good",2 "pretty good low price but pretty good quality, without any funny smell. very comfortable to wear and make my watch looks upgrade class.",4 "Good blades a must These blades are required for the Logan fixture, and they work fine. I need to use a new blade after cutting two or three mats.",4 "Works as advertised This mat cutter works well. Watched the video on how to use it and they came out great the first time. It works as advertised.",3 "Good Cutter Works well, does the job needed. Quality material, good for the value. Recommend extra blade, blades are economical as well.",2 "Thanks for Prompt deliverly~ received the item on time of when we needed it most. We haven't used the extra blades yet but i believe it is the same blade asone its on the cutter... Cutter works find and love it. Thank you.",4 "Good buy In out of the package condition. Very sharp, so should be kept out of reach of children. Fits perfectly into Logan matte cutter. Swift delivery in packaging that allowed the product to remain in good condition.",4 "Miss represented This Item only came with the cutter and it was missing the adapter. I had to buy the adapter aside.",0 "Logan Simplex V-Groover The Logan Simplex V-Groover model 703 is a very high quality product that produces excellent results. I could not find The Logan V-Groover available for purchase at any store in Pittsburgh, PA but found it for sale on Amazon. The delivery took only a few days. If you have no experience with cutting v grooves with this device make sure you read the instructions, watch the You Tube training video, and check the Logan web site for information on setting up, adjusting and using the v-Groover ([...]). Be sure to cut practice grooves to get the feel of the cutter before working on your project. The red knob with tiny extensions on the right side of the cutter adjusts the width of the v groove cut into the mat. A wider v groove makes it easier to add an accent color to the finished groove. I practiced on a scrap piece of mat with a number of cuts before cutting the groove that met my requirements. Knowing what I know after using the Logan V-Groover 703, would I buy it again? Without question!! The Logan V-Groover 703 is well worth the price.",4 "Add a distinctive flare to your matting. This tool is easy to use and the instructions are simple to follow. I tried it out on some scrap mat board and loved the results. My first try of the more complicated three line design was a little off but that was me not being careful. I use it with the Logan 301-s mat board cutting guide so I needed to get the 303 adapter for the stop at the other end of the cut. I had to mat a couple dozen photos for a show and loved how easy it was to add the extra v grooves to spruce up the basic mat frame. Definitely worth the money!",4 "Great price I bought these blades to replace the more expensive blades for my Alto's 45. Alto's blades are $31 per pack of 100. These fit perfectly.",4 "Finally found the right blades Couldn't find blades for my Alto mat cutter but read from another review that these Logan blades would work. And they do. I got 100 so I can change blades often and not mess up because the blade was dull.",4 "As Promised This item was as described and works well with our mat cutter. Quick service, no need to contact the buyer.",4 "seem to be good blades I don't have a broad base for comparison but the blades are easy to put in place and the work perfectly - so they must be GOOD huh?We do engraving so we have some pretty good equipment to sharpen gravers with. These blades look like they will work just fine on this and should give us LOTS of cutting time.",4 "Great as a Portable Artist's Light Box! This lightbox was purchased as a portable artist's light box, and as such has exceeded expectations so far. It's very slim, very light weight, well designed and brighter/more powerful than expected. I can transfer drawings through some fairly opaque paper (90-lb. Rising Stonehenge tinted drawing paper) and it's size & weight make it ideal for bringing along to workshops and open studios. I would not hesitate to recommend this for artists on the go.",4 "Great light box! I use this to show patient's single 8x10 XRays as I explain my findings. The light is strong, even and high quality and the light box looks professional.",4 "Just what I needed to repair glass I needed to repair a cake stand. It kept coming apart with other glues. I read up online and found this UV glue. I do not have a UV light so I set it out in the sunlight and bingo! we are all set.",4 "Unique, elegant, and inexpensive certificates! I purchased these last year for recognition certificates for our non-profit and they are just beautiful! I love the silver foil accent and the color isn't boring blue, red, or green. It's a unique blue color, has aesthetically-pleasing scrollwork, and printing on them was a snap. I've received many compliments on them. The paper itself is like parchment paper, not white 20-lb. paper, fyi, but that's typical of certificates. The price was cheaper than any of the other office and paper supply stores I checked, as usual from Amazon. We loved them so much that I ordered 3 more packs!",4 "doesn't include everything Item states:Professional-looking, 24-lb. fine parchment certificates are a great way to celebrate exceptional performance.Choose from silver or gold foil-enhanced borders on blue parchment or preprinted green borders on ivory parchment.Includes easy-to-use CD with over 50 certificates and award templates.Laser, inkjet and copier guaranteed.Pack of 15 Certificates***The certificates are terrific--however, there was some wierd fold on one of the packages and really warped the border on one set of the certificates. NO CD ROM****NO TEMPLATES*** they have preset design on their website you can see--but they are not modifiable or useable. We tried. However, because my team and I worked hard, we were able to hide the flaw with other stickers...and thus it came out very nice. Very professional look--I would have liked to give it 5 stars--but the two problems mentioned really flawed the product imo.",2 "Great Certificate The paper is good quality, the silver and blue border is nice. I didn't love the ivory toned background, but it wasn't a problem. After printing, the final product was very nice, but I had to sign them with a Sharpie marker because I couldn't get a ball point pen to write on them.",4 "Missing CD The description said that it came with CD ""Includes easy-to-use CD with over 50 certificates and award templates"". After I received it, it did not have it. But the selling company replied my e-mail and said that ""I checked the amazon listing and do not show that it stated that the CD would be included"".The purpose for me to order it is to find the CD to have templates. If you want some thing with templates, do not buy it.",2 "Beautiful These certificates are just lovely. Very classy looking. I love the color of the blue and if you change your printer to custom margins you can get any template to look just perfect.",4 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "using tools I'm satisfied with this product that enabled me to adjust the band of my watch without difficulty.",3 "An Elegant Touch!! I just want to say how beautiful these little silk purple flowers looked on my scrapbook that I am currently working on, and because I received two sheets, I had some left over to make a couple of cards! They had a perfect and most elegant touch to everything and I couldn't be happier with this product. I will definatly buy from this company again. In the photo it doesn't provide how beautiful they really are in person. Silky and delicate. They are small, about the size of a nickel, but being small in this case definatly meant a big statement on all the crafts that I made with it! THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU SHOULD TRY THESE OUT FOR YOURSELF AS WELL! YOU WILL JUST LOVE THEM! P.S. They have their own adhesive which is great, so there is no sticky glue involved! Have fun and let your creativity take you away with these gorgeous flowers!",4 "Weak tips despite heft of the tool You will be getting exactly what is pictured, which is three of the same tweezer. It would've been nice if there was some variation - for example different tip ends.The tool is hefty and the locking mechanism slides easy to lock the tips. The tips are narrow, which I think it's desired, but they are quite solid. One nice feature, not pictured, is the plastic tip protector they ship with.The quality of the finish is so and so - it will probably show signs of corrosion not long from now, and there were some rough edges that can be easily filed away.For the money, I think it's a good purchase, and although not a staple in my toolbox, they get used quite often.",3 "SIMPLICITY SW240 QUILTERS CLASSIC I borrowed this machine from my mother right out of the box, brand new, and haven't given it back after a year. It is very user friendly, the adjustable speed it great for beginners. I like this one so much, I'm keeping it and ordering my mother a new one!! Highly recommend this one!!",4 "Another American Product Demise I was disappointed with the SW240 and it sewed like it was ""factory refurbished"" instead of new. While trying it out, it sounded like the parts were loose and clanged to the rotation of the needle. I wanted to keep the machine and then found out that there are not any authorized dealers in my area to check it out and see what the problem could have been.The 2 stars are for the look and what seemingly is being offered. I have used Simplicity machines for years and I'm sorry to see another American product lose its quality:-(",1 "Versatility + Price I've had my Quilter's Classic for just over six months and have pieced several quilts, quilted two. I'm a vintage machine collector who wanted some of the modern features plus ease of use and found both in my Simplicity. The extension table is wonderful, and the machine feeds beautifully for machine quilting. The harp is large enough to allow effective machine quilting, and I like the variety of stitches available as well as the speed control; these combine to give the machine a versatility not often found in the under $500 category.",4 "great scrapbook stickers I love to scrapbook and i have a German Shepherd puppy that i'm doing a scrapbook for and the stickers where great",4 "A Happy Sewer I purchased this machine a week ago and I LOVE IT! It's easy to thread and winding the bobbin is a breeze. My favorite feature is all of the extra feet that are included. 10 different feet! The free motion embroidery foot is a dream come true! It is extremely easy to change the feet. Also, you can lower the feed dogs with a switch, instead of needing a separate darning plate. Very convenient! The feeding of the fabric in general is very nice and controlled and the foot pedal has grips on it to keep your foot from sliding off. I saw a demonstration of this machine at a trade show and it can sew through a wooden ruler without any adjustments for tension or changing the needle. It will sew anything beautifully! And all of the stitches are color coded for length so you can't mess up.Although I'm not new to sewing, I watched the included VHS tape and read through the instruction manuals. They are so simple and easy to follow (with clear pictures)that I ordered this machine for my little sister (who has never used a sewing machine before). I highly reccomend this machine for beginners and novices alike. The embroidery stitches are an added bonus to a fabulous machine!",4 "Sewing for the first time, good video instruction I have never used a sewing machine before (but I am considering myself a very handy person; used to be auto mechanic). After watched the video (about 1/2 hour), I managed to do it without any problem. Good video instruction, didn't even read the manu.",4 "Simplicity's Demin Star SW210 Sewing Machine This little machine has - so far - completed five different rooms of curtains, a few decorative swags, and is now processing my new wardrobe: slacks, robes, capes, gowns, blouses, etc. Everyone is ""thrilled"" with the results. They can't believe that ""I"" sewed these items!The Demin Star comes with a VHS tape that shows you how to do certain things. It's really worth one's while to take the time to test each pressure foot and attachment that comes with the machine, as well as stitch every variety of stitch the machine can do. You'd be surprised how these practice sessions come back to haunt you later with solutions you wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Besides, you need to know if the machine is fully functional, and you can't know that unless you tested everything up front.Okay, now for the flaws:1. The bobbin doesn't fill evenly - so you may have to guide the thread onto the bobbin by hand. That's hardly a tough job!2. They didn't make this machine easy to ""oil"" in the upper section.3. Being light-weighted, the machine ""bounces"" a little on the table, and of course, the peddle slides all over the floor (as usual). However, they sell those rolls of rubberized shelf-liners which, when cut to size and placed under the sewing machine, and under the peddle, keeps everything put.As for the good points:1. Comes with proper settings (so far) - no need to play around.2. It does sew over pins (even though the VHS does warns against putting pins under the pressure foot). Just sew slowly - otherwise you're going to break a needle - for sure!3. The machine is light and easy to break out for a mending job and just as easy to put quickly away.4. The variety of attachments and stitches allows a ""plain Jane"" sewer like myself to expand my horizons and try new designs, techniques, etc.5. My purchase came with ""free patterns"" from Simplicity - you can't beat that with a stick! Just loved it!!!6. Do I really need to go on? I can - but do I need to???If you sew a lot - you'll like this one - inexpensive and dependable. If you don't sew that much - you'll like covering your bases without having to pay too much. If you've never sewn - this is a great ""starter"" machine - very forgiving so far.Yes, I would highly recommend this Simplicity SW210.",4 "Easy to learn, easy to use! I like this machine because it's simple to learn and sews great! It comes with a video that teaches you everything you need to know to get started. The manual is also clear and easy to understand. It also came with a hand-bag project that I can't wait to get started on!",4 "Simply Pleased! I was looking for a second machine to use to teach my daughters to sew, as well as one that I could tote to and from school for a home ec class I teach. I was greatly surprised to see that this Simplicity Denim Star was not only highly reviewed and praised, but also that it was very inexpensive (this resulted from being a factory refurb)!The machine arrived in a very timely manner and is easy to use. There are more stitches than I think I might ever use, but it's good to have them available! The instructions are well written and easy to follow and even include a video on use (which I didn't watch).The machine was a breeze to set up and run. The threading diagram was on the top of the machine and if you've ever threaded a machine, it's self explanatory. If you haven't, then the instructions were very helpful. It's a little workhorse of a machine and smooth running. The bells and whistles even include changing the position of the feed dog feet for fabric thickness!So far, I haven't found anything that turns me off this machine. The pedal for running the machine is ""backwards"" of what I expected, having become used to the pedal on my Pfaff machine (push at the top of the incline rather than the bottom), but is easily overcome. Even winding the bobbin is a breeze!If you can pick up one of these sweet little Simplicity Denim Star machines, please do. You won't be disappointed. Full value and then some for the money.",4 "loud and bouncy Not worth $100. When I can get it to work right, it sews very loudly and bounces. The storage compartment in the bed slides off during sewing for spontaneous free are sewing! (ha-ha), I thought I was getting a basic machine for household projects and clothing repair, but it makes sewing a miserable experience. I even cried once because I could not get the tension right, no matter how many times I tried. I would not even get this machine for a beginner, because it might turn them off from sewing forever. It's not so good to buy a sewing machine online. I think it's better to use the machine first in a shop so you know how nice it is to work with.",0 "Super buy! This machine is super easy to use! It's actually better than the more expensive machine that my daughter stole from me! It's quiet, runs smooth and the 3 patterns are a great bonus!",4 "Heartbreaking for 9 year old After desperately wanting a sewing machine, our 9 year old recieved this item on her birthday. She used it with my assistance one time and it broke. The bobbin will not thread, even after employing the assistance of 2 seamstresses. The product is cheap and the experience was very sad when you have a child who wants nothing more than to sew something for her mom.Everything I have ever read about this machine says the same. DO NOT BUY!!",0 "Fine if you know what you're doing I read reviews on a ton of sights prior to purchasing this for my 7 yr old daughter. I wanted something that looked fun and girly for her to learn on and when she has mastered the basics she will inherit a 5 yr old brother machine. This machine has been just fine for all the projects my daughter has sewn with assistance. Cabbage patch clothes, doll blankets, small pillows etc. First you need to read the instructions. When they say this machine is for LIGHTWEIGHT cottons and such that is exactly what they mean. And the tension is adjustable though a little time consuming, also it doesn't lock into place so you can't brush against it. The pros of this machine (looks fun & girly, won't let little fingers under the foot to get caught by a moving needle, easily movable so you can store it away when it's time to give the table up to dinner time, simple to use so the numerous options and knobs on a standard machine aren't there to confuse a child etc) far outweight the cons for us. As long as you read the instructions, have patience and know that for 40.00 it's not going to perform miracles or be a breeze to use, this machine works great.",4 "PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY I purchased 3 of these machines. Each one broke after 1 use. One of them only lasted 5 minutes. To top it off, AMAZON will not stand behind this product. After begging to return them, they only gave me partial credit. Simplicity states the warrantly lies with the seller and so now I am left without the 3 machines and I only received a credit of $46.98 for all three. BUYER BEWARE!!!!",0 "Could go either way The first machine we recieved would not pick up the bottom thread. After contacting simplicity they said is sounded like a timing problem and because it was not a full size machine it was not repairable and to contact the seller. I requested an exchange from amazon and they immediately sent a new machine. I had to pay shipping to return the bad one, but the second one so far is working fine and threadng like it should. It is a simple machine to work and my two girls 6 and 9 learned how to run it quickly. I did however have to work fast to get it replaced and returned when the first one didn't want to work. I recommend the machine, just beware that it needs to be tested early because I think timing may be a common problem with these small machines.",2 "Regret this purchase I bought this for my daughter who loves to makes things. Once the thread ran out we rethreaded the machine. I never worked after. We took it to a repair place and they were unable to get it to work either. It would not catch the thread underneath to hold the stiches. She was unable to use it ever again. The cost to ship it back was not worth it. We we very dissatisfied. I had to purchase her another item to replace this since it was a Christmas present.",0 "Paasche 3-Ounce Glass Bottle Assembly For H Airbrus This product works very well and is much easier to use than the smaller bottles. As with any airbrush bottle do not knock it off your table onto a hard surface or kersplat.",4 "Good size bottle I purchased the airbrush and these bottles to paint a dollhouse I was building. I am new at this so I really wasn't sure what I was doing. I lucked out. These bottles were perfect for the job as was the airbrush. I now have a smooth finish that I am proud of thanks to this product.",4 "A solid machine for home sewing Though the Brother XL-3510 wasn't my first choice in a machine (purchased out of a limited selection from an online retailer using a ""store credit only"" return policy, even for defective machines), after a marathon weekend of sewing medieval garb, I have found this to be a solid machine that handles a wide range of projects effectively and efficiently. With a drop in bobbin (SA156 is the Brother part number--same as their sewing/embroidery machines) that is oriented a little too much towards the right handed (I'm a left handed person), it's much easier to manage than the Europro I returned to the online retailer that uses a steel bobbin and bobbin case from the side. Threading is easy as well, though left handed people will have problems for a few times until you get used to the nuances of the threading. There are about 3 or 4 places that I found the machine difficult to manage as a left handed person. Sadly, as strong as Brother is, for both the industrial and home sewing markets, they have forgotten that both left handed and right handed people use the machines!!I really like the way the stitch selector dial works. Just like a shift key on a computer, you just put the outer dial on the red SS1 for the red row of stitches or the green SS2 for the green row of stitches--it's very user friendly. Normal stitches are neither red nor green--for things like straight or zig zag. Everyday stuff like back-stitching is easy (easier than many models) and the machine doen't balk at you when you want to go through a few thicknesses of fabric like pleats. As with any machine, you might have to coax it a little by a tug or two on a stubborn section through the feeders, but I've never known a machine that always could feed anything without a little help now and again.All in all, thie machine passes the test. It works very nicely and should be a great addition to anyone's sewing room. I'm not an expert seamstress, but I've sewn to some degree since I was six and used many many machines along the way. This machine was a good buy--but for the future I will ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT before buying ANY MACHINE--it really DOES MATTER WHO YOU BUY FROM AND WHAT THE RETURN POLICY IS.READ THE RETURN POLICY--EVERY WORD--BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING--THIS IS EXTRA IMPORTANT FOR SEWING MACHINES.This is a great machine. I didn't buy mine on amazon. I really wish I did.",3 "Really Great Workhorse I got this machine for Xmas last year after reading hundreds of reviews for different machines. I definitely wanted a manual sewing machine (after hearing/reading about lots of problems with the computerized), one could go through some heavy materials- particularly fleece, and wasn't horribly fussy to deal with.In general, it's easy to use and works really well. It's easy to thread normally (I can't figure out the automatic threader).Sometimes, as with most manuals, the needle will skip. You really need to listen for problems with the bobbin and stop as soon as you hear it. Sometimes the bobbin doesn't catch quite right and it gets itself tangled in the casing. If this happens, you'll have to really pull gently to get your project to move up enough to carefully cut the threads out. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of.The only real complaint I have about it is the underpass under the arm is much too small to do any enormous projects (like a bedspread).If you buy the case with this, as I did, be aware that the case does not snuggly fit the machine and the machine can bounce around and some of the delicate metal parts on the top can bend. This happened once when I put it on the floor of my car to transport it to a friend's house to do some work. The piece bent back easy enough.",3 "Excellent Sewing Machine!! I'm very happy with this product. Instructions are easy to follow,as easy as 1,2, 3. Even my 9 years old daughter can use it.The machine works great and I'm learning new stitches that I can make now using this amazing sewing machine.I definitively recommend this Brother XL3510 Sewing Machine.",3 "Very great value I bought this for light sewing work, and it works like a dream. It's not too difficult to thread, and it works great. I hope that someday I get into more heavy sewing projects, but I am a newbie. Works well for fixing seams, clothes, and doing small projects. Very great value for the machine. Love it and I love that it is pink.",4 "Love this Machine! I had not done much sewing in 20 years or so when I decided to buy this machine. I love it! It is so very easy to use. It is easy to thread and my favorite part is the automatic needle threader. The bobbin is easy to fill and easy to load. The machine is heavy duty enough to manage heavier fabrics. I was working on a project with layers of velvet and was worried that it might get bogged down in a couple of areas with several layers but it went right on. This is a great basic, entry level sewing machine and a good value for the price. I highly recommend.",4 "VERY BAD SEWING MACHINE!! I got this machine because the rating was high (4.5 stars). I was deceived because it broken down 3 months after I bought it. I called Brother's tech support which took a long time to get connect to a live person. After I send it back for repair. It took a few months to heard back from them to pick it up. And the repaired machine is still having problems.I brought it to a professional sewing machine repair shop and their technician do not even want to repair it.I STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!! Even my friend had a Brother CS-80 also broken down after a few uses. We send it to a professional sewing machine repair shop and the shop do not want to repair Brother's machine either.My adult school sewing class teacher was not surprised Brother's sewing machines got broken down. She had too many students had the problem with Brother's sewing machines.The stitch got stretch and loosen after over 1 hour of use. Not very consistent.Very easy to use but easy to broken down.Do not use thicker fabric than jean's thickness.Design seems simple.Broken down easily and not durable.I had a friend who worked at sewing factor used Brother's machine a few times and told me it was not a good machine to use for sewing!!",0 "VERY PLEASED My Brother XL2610 was delivered today and I am very happy with the quality of this machine. Unless you intend to do heavy duty sewing this machine is perfect. I did a lot of research before buying and just about every review was positive. Great Buy!",4 "brother sewing machine Excellent machine for the money---a little light-weight. Also, not automatic tension; tension has to be manually adjusted for different weight fabrics.",3 "Thought I'd have to buy the Barbie or Hello Kitty one to get Pink First I loved the color!!! But after using for just a week I absolutely feel like I made the right choice. I don't sew much more than straight lines right now, but its good to know that I have so many stitch options as I get more experienced and take on more complicated projects. This machine is pretty light and easy to jump right in and start sewing. High school home economics all came back when I sat down at this machine.",4 "First time sewing. My 6 yo and I are learning to sew and this has been perfect. It is easy to thread once you've done it once.",4 "sewing machin just wanted a machine to do basic sewing and is a great value for the money and what I want to do with it.",4 "Been sewing costumes for ten years! I've been making costumes with this machine for ten years now and I love it. I've sewn everything with it from cotton, satin, pleather, vinyl, PVC, spandex, zippers, trims, even foam! The stretch stitch is invaluable for stretch materials and there's even straight and zigzag stretch stitches. I've never had problems with it other than the normal occasional issues you'd have with any sewing machine (bobbin thread bunching up). That can happen with any machine now and then. The needle threader is so wonderful and easy to use, and the drop-in bobbin is super convenient and easy. You can use any brand of plastic bobbin just make sure it's the same size as the ones that come with it. I've been making costumes with it for ten years and it's never let me down!",4 "Great Came on time for christmas. Great machine, works so well I needed to help my 12 year old very little.",4 "Simple And Efficient! I needed a sewing machine to hem my jeans quick! Needless to say, I didn't have one so I went out and got this one because it was pink and didn't cost a fortune! Besides the fact that it was cute, it did the job very well. So glad I made this purchase.If you are a professional however, you may want to look for something else. I have had few experiences with a sewing machine and am still learning to use the many stitch functions. For those who are like me and looking for something basic but does what it's supposed to do and a little more, this is perfect!What I love about it is the automatic bobbin winding system. Never had that luxury before. What I didn't like about it was the slideout accessory holder -- I would have prefered one that actually holds all the accessories without having to put it in a pouch because unless it's in a bag or pouch, everything would have come out as soon as you start sliding away. I guess I had one with that benefit and it felt like I downgraded otherwise, this product works great and is recommended.",3 "easy for beginner Actually it is the first time I use a sewing machine. Before I knew nothing about sewing. And Brother is one of the brands that people usually recommend. The structure is simple to understand and the manual is easy to follow. I just spend half an hour to start and made a pretty futon cover. If you are new to sewing, this is really a good choice to begin.",4 "Good if you have all day to sew I bought this machine because I'm a beginner sewer and I thought that I should learn on a cheap one and when I get more into it invest in a more expensive machine. I read the reviews on this and most of them seemed good so I went for it. I had problems with it almost instantly. First off the instructions are hard to read.. the pictures are so small and they list english and spanish together for each step which is annoying. Most manuals put them on separate pages. That's just a minor annoyance. So on my first trial with it it started birdsnesting like crazy. I adjusted some stuff and it seemed to get a bit better but then it started getting all tangled under the bobbin compartment. I figured out how to fix it when it happened but it was annoying that I had to take the time every time I had finished a line of sewing. My other problem with it is the foot lever isn't very sensitive and it goes from slow to fast way to quickly. I know that some people will say that I didn't have it threaded correctly but I checked it multiple times and I adjusted the tension. I decided to send it back and I ordered a more expensive electronic Singer Stylist. I just got it today and let me tell you it is WORLDS better. It was worth the extra $70. It sews straight right out of the box didn't have to adjust the tension or fix anything. It works like a dream. Luckily Amazon has a good return policy and I was able to get a machine that works for me. If you are looking for a machine to get you precise, consistent stitches.. look elsewhere.",2 "Does what it's intended to do I'm not using this machine but my mother is. She's a long-time machine sewing veteran so I can rely on her opinion. And her opinion is that... this machine does what it is meant to do, i.e. sew basic stuff. People who are complaining about the machine pulling the stitches or some such apparently did not have a whole lot of experience with it because my mother managed to adjust it such that it sews properly. Yeah, it won't work right out of the box but you need to bear that in mind and just spend a few minutes adjusting the thread tension and other things that I'm not familiar with.",4 "Brother XL2610 sewing machine I bought this sewing machine for my 11 yr old granddaughter. It's easy to use and has all the functions a beginning sewer needs. A great price for a basic machine.",4 "Sturdy, functional & fun Sewing Machine This little sewing machine is amazing. It is very sturdy yet light in weight. We tried taking up a hem in a pair of jeans. No problem it went through the fabric like butter. It is an all around functional machine for just about any project you want to take on. Great for mending, quilting or dress making. We are going to try sewing some drapes this weekend, but I am sure it will do a great job. The 59 functional stitching is loads of fun and beautiful. We love the fact that it is not made with a bunch of plastic parts. We also like the guide on the base of the machine to help you keep your fabric lined up properly.We purchased this for our 11 year old daughter who wants to learn to sew. She has already had quite a few lessons from me so she has a general idea about how to sew. This machine is easy for her to understand, easy to thread and light enough in weight that she could easily pick it up.The only thing we don't like is the direction booklet because it has two languages together and this is a bit of a bother to have to stop and find the language you need. It slows you down a bit. We are going to highlight the English portion for our daughter.All and all this is an amazing sewing machine. It is sturdy, functional and fun. A great buy for the money. Very Happy with this product. Thanks brother you did it again!!",4 "I love this machine! I haven't sewn since high school, and this machine makes it super easy. I love the automatic needle threader. Winding a bobbin and switching out thread takes just a minute or two. Super easy to thread the machine. Super easy to insert the bobbin. (I did have a problem with thread tension until I figured out I wasn't bringing the thread around the right way). Great stitch options. I've been thinking of new projects just so I can use it more! I will say I'm not a professional seamstress, so I can't account for the ""quality"" of the stitches. But they work great for what I need!",4 "This lil gal is great! I made a decision to start sewing, so I needed to buy a more reliable machine than the one I was borrowing from a friend that was old and annoyingly difficult (not the best thing to relearn a skill you'd never really mastered in the first place). However, I didn't want to spend a lot of money to get the fanciest machine ever when I know that I have a tendency to obsess over things for a few weeks and then get bored. Plus, I wasn't even sure I'd be good at it. So I did my research and although I must admit that my decision to buy this particular machine had a LITTLE bit to do with it being pink, I liked the price and the simplicity. Anyway, 6 months later I still love my machine and it's so easy and reliable. We have our moments but my friend with a 500 dollar machine has the same issues with hers (it's just a sewing thing) so all in all, I totally recommend this machine if you're like me and want cheap, easy and simple. It's a bargain. Maybe it won't last to pass on to my kids but it's a great stepping stone.",3 "Great product! Great product, fast shipping. So far, so good! I've made some curtains and have plans for more. The machine has been great and easy to use. And it doesnt hurt that its pink and cute. :-)",4 "no complaints so far from a beginning sewer! I bought this in February and have made some not-too-complex projects with it just fine. It is my first sewing machine. It does all the basic stuff all right, and I found it easy to use. I'm sure that a more experienced seamstress might prefer a machine with more stitch variety and electronic controls with greater precision, but this one worked for me.One minor quibble: I don't really like the buttonhole making functionality on this machine. I wish I had an automatic buttonhole function, but this one is okay. (It's the stitch four sides of the buttonhole then tear method here.) Make sure you practice!",4 "Love Love Love it! First time sewer here - I read the manual, I figured out everything pretty easily. The drop in bobbin and threader are awesome features. I Highly recommend",4 "Great Starter Machine.... In fact I may order one for myself. I ordered this for my 13 yr-old grand-daughter and she was thrilled with it. It arrived in just a few days and I would have expected to pay a lot more for this quality (granted, it was on sale).I'm completely happy with my purchase.",4 "Very Pleased I bought this as a Christmas gift for my daughter-in-law. Not only was she suprized, I was pleased with the quality of the machine.",4 "Great beginner machine My daughters are 8 & 9 and love to sew. This machine is perfect for them. Super easy to thread and use -- both for them and for me. We haven't even tried all of the features. Highly recommend.",4 "In Love! I've recently been making burp cloths and bibs and stuff like that that-just basic sewing using a few different stitches. This machine is very easy to learn and works well. I've had no issues with tension or anything like that. It's easy to thread, easy to use the different stitches and adjust the length and width of the stitches. Also such a great price!",4 "WAS a Birthday Present She LOVES it.... Can't tell you how wonderfully surprised she was! It shipped in a box and arrived safe and sound.",4 "this machine is wonderful This sewing machine is wonderful i really love it. I'm doing a coarse of sewing and I needed one I sew several skirts already.",4 "Mothers day Gift I got this for my mother, she loves it, it was in good shape when we got it nothing wrong",4 "Easy to use, Great maching Very easy to use, great instructions, works like a dream.I am currently putting together a t-shirt quilt and it's been great.I did have an issue with the ""loops"" on the backside of the stitching and tension issues. I followed the instructions in the book on the tension and that worked sometimes. Other times I had to rethread the bobbin and the top thread. When I would do both of those things, the stitching began to work again. Always test on scrap material until you get the problem solved so you aren't ripping out a bunch of stitching! The problem is easily solved and it's not the machine's fault.I would highly recommend for the sewing I do (squares, straight lines, and easy do-it-yourself projects).",4 "Brother PINK machine Love this light weight machine! It is easy to carry, easy to thread, and easy to fill the bobbin. Those were my main requirements and I'm satisfied.",4 "The Brother XL2610 Free Arm Sewing Machine I'm in my 50's and it has been years since I've used a sewing machine. My last one was a dinosauer compared to today's machines. I was very surprised at the ease at which I was able to re-learn the use of this machine. It is user-friendly; exactly what the review that I had read by Amazon had promised. It was delivered as promised if not earlier, and I am thrilled that I can now begin my new (old) hobby!Thanks Amazon!",4 "great for a novice sewer, so easy to use out of the box I finally traded in the 1957 Kenmore machine I had bought at a garage sale and bought this. I wish I would have done it so much earlier because it's so dreamy! Compared to my old one, it is so smooth and easy to sew a straight line. My old one seemed to be like pulling teeth and everything was so ""rough"". This one the reverse button is so easy and smooth to use. I got it out of the box and the instructions for winding the bobbin and threading the machine are easy to follow. I used the instruction manual for that and to read about the stitches, and I was off! That is impressive seeing as how I've only sewed about 5 things before I bought this. I have made 7 bags with zippers with this machine, and it was perfect. I am just using it on the kitchen table and it is very sturdy and solid with a grippy bottom so it doesn't slide at all. The zipper foot was different than my previous one but still easy to use. Changing feet is easy - no screwdriver required like my old one.I will admit that I have only used the straight and zig zag stitches, but I feel it was well worth my money. I have had no problems with it binding or anything else - it's worked perfectly. I tell my husband at least once every time I use it how much I love it.The only things I wish I could change:I wish it had a speed control instead of using the pressure of my foot carefully to control the speed. That's just a wish, I knew it didn't have one when I ordered it.And using it on the dining room table, I wish the cords were longer for the foot pedal and the electrical plug. It's totally doable, but it would be nice if they each had an extra two feet.Those two things are not enough to reduce my rating of 5 stars. For anyone starting sewing, I would definitely recommend this machine. It makes me feel like such a great seamstress! I can't speak to the advanced abilities or if highly advanced sewers would like it, but I LOVE it!",4 "Great machine for a beginner! I bought this machine in June 2011 for my daughter who has never sewn anything on a machine before. So far she's made two skirts with zippers and lining, place mats and napkins and a few things for friends and family, such as a Nook case and tote bag. She didn't have any problems learning the machine, she's not in the local area, so I didn't help her with it at all. She loves it needless to say, it has pink on it, so who wouldn't? We bought it for her as she wanted to learn to sew clothes and other things and we knew that she would be using it frequently. I have a Brother that's about 15 years old and I haven't had any issues with it at all. What a great machine!! We bought it from Amazon because of the great reviews.",4 "Good for beginner sewing I recently bought this item. I am totally a novice at sewing and have loved that this machine is very simple to use. There are guides on the machine for threading it, which makes it very easy to do. For my purposes, it is great. The pedal speed on the machine is great... I tend to go a little slowly with my stitches, but when pressed all the way down the speed is pretty quick. My only complaint with this product is that there is a plastic film over the knobs and covering the front of the maching (where it shows stitch types) that has become mysteriously bubbled and wrinkled. I can tell that it isn't meant to be a temporary covering. I am a bit dissapointed that this happened after only a few uses. However, this is a cosmetic problem and doesn't affect the machine's performance.",3 "Wonderful! Before I start. I have read 1-star reviews to this product, and should tell you^ this is complete nonsense! This machine is fantastic! It does its job! Whatever lady was complaining about - backward stitching non-straight - it's bull. You should direct it at any times, without direction it will be all over the place. She didn't assume that machine would be sewing without her help. :)I just love it. I had Janome (bought new) for 6,5 years. It played bucket, so I bought a new one, as repair was about to cost the same as a new machine. Janome is Brother's company, so it was supposed to be pretty good. And it was, it was! Till ti realized how much better machine can be. I really love all the stitches, how they look, how they feel. There is no problem with thread tension or tangling. Yes, you need to replace your old bobbins, but seriously, new ones give you more thread length capacity, and it's pennies. The bottom thread mechanism is much more convenient. And the machine itself is actually VERY quiet! Much quieter than my old Janome.I am loving my new creative tool, and can't wait to try all its functions.Highly recommend!",4 "Brother XL2610 Sewing Machine So far, I love everthing about this machine It's light weight and that's a plus; but, it doesn't sew like a light weight. It functions like a $600 machine. I'm very happy with my purchase and recommend this machine to anyone for normal every-day sewing.",4 "Brother XL2610 Brother XL2610 Free-Arm Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and 59 Stitch FunctionsSo far, so good. Feels a bit flimsy by sews through 4 layers at a time. Instructions are good for threading bobbin.",3 "Great machine so far! Its only been a week since I got the machineand we've had no problems with it so far. I bought it for my mom and she seems pretty happy. The only one thing I can think of saying is getting the string and bobbin setup through the machine was a little difficult because there weren't any written instructions; there were only pictures going from step to step.",4 "for entry level this is a good one for entry level this is a good one, price is good toobut if you need more function, maybe need another one.",3 "Lightweight but loaded with features I am really liking my Brother XL2610 so far. I haven't done a project yet, but I have done some test stitching including a heavy weight knit fabric using the blind hem stitch and foot. I love that it only weights 11 pounds but still is loaded with features. I don't mind purchasing a separate hard cover case for it, but the universal case sounds just too big. Brother, please make a case for these smaller machines available!",3 "AS DESCRIBED. AWESOME SEWING MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!! item was as described, packaged very nicely and Amazon beat thier orn shipping estimate by 4 days..what can we say about that? I know--awesome..thank you amazon, we will be shopping with you again in the future!!!!!=p :-)",4 "Didn't like this machine I didn't like this machine at all and had to return it. The seams were never straight. The reverse button would never go straight back but always at an angle. The tension was never right. It kept giving me bubbling on the seams. I'm a very experienced sewer and I tried adjusting several things to make it work better but it never did.I would not reccomend this product to anyone. And to make matters even worse, it's been 2 weeks since I sent this product back to Jo-Anne's and I still have not gotten a refund or even an answer as to when I can get a refund.Poor product and service all around.",0 "great My mother and bought this sowing machine and we loved it. It has so many features.",4 "sewing machine Brother XL2610 Free-Arm Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and 59 Stitch FunctionsOk machine, good for beginners",1 "Voltage in (UK) I purchased this machine for my granddaughter who specifically wanted a PINK sewing machine. We could not source the same model in the (UK) so went ahead and purchased from Amazon (USA).(UK) purchasers beware, the voltage for all USA models is 110/120V and will not work properly in the (UK) without the correct foot pedal.Our machine arrived in the (UK) without any problem but then found out that we had to purchase a different foot pedal at an additional cost of approx 35.",3 "Very pleased, great machine ! Having only rudimentary experience sewing and not having used a machine in years it was a pleasure using this Brother machine. It is easy to thread, fill bobbin and works great on a variety of material.",4 "Good machine for beginner I'm just learning how to sew and the Brother is an easy machine to start out on. If you want to make a button hole, you have to buy a separate attachment which will cost around $40 at a good fabric store. Also, I was told by a professional seamstress that this machine is not designed for sewing denim. I tried sewing denim with a denim needle and I broke three needles. Also, I would recommend buying a small screwdriver - one this will fit in your palm because if you have to change out the needle, the screwdriver has to fit in the area to the right of the needle to take it out so it must be small enough. Also, you cannot pull your fabric in different directions in order to make decorative circular sewing patterns. You can only go forward and backwards. Like I said, this is for the beginner and it's very basic. I'll probably end up getting a higher-end model in the future once my skills improve. I would recommend this machine to a beginner.",3 "Great Machine I bought this machine for my mother & she's very pleased. She used it to make quilt squares and loves it.",4 "Tough We live on a large boat and often have need for a ""tough"" machine to sew through many layers of fabric. This is your machine. Lots of function and very tough, Highly recommend it",4 "sewing machine This was a gift for my granddaughter. We inspected it and it seemed satisfactory. I know she will enjoy it.",4 "awesome! The brother sowing machine is the best you can buy in my opinion. The instructions are clear and easy to read so even a new comer to sowing can learn how to use it. The sowing machine is flawless and awesome.",4 "Brother XL2610 Item delivered quickly, arrived in great conditioned and I was able to start using right away.",4 "This is a TERRIBLE machine This is by far the worst machine I've ever had the misfortune to buy. I'm a very experienced sewer and this machine is just terrible. The tension is never right. It's bubbling the stitches and getting tangled. It's completely useless.The reverse switch doesn't feed the fabric straight. The automatic threader is hard to use. You have to use a special kind of bobbin, therefore replacing all of the bobbins you might have had before.It's just a terrible machine. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.",0 "Zhenya I haven't enough time for complete review yet. But so far I like it!Very good price. It's working pretty quite. Easy to operate.Thanks.",4 "sewing machine the wife loves this brother sewing machine it was a good price and arived quickely i would buy again .",4 "great machine for beginners like me i didn't even know what a presser foot or bobbin was before i bought this machine, but was determined to learn how to sew and decided to take the plunge by buying a machine before taking any lessons. and the gamble was worth it! this machine came with such easy detailed instructions it was so easy to set up and use - i was so impressed. i have successfully (with using patterns) made two aprons and a hospital gown for a friend :)couldn't ask for a better price for such a great machine for a beginner like me. even my mother who is an avid sewer loved my machine and was impressed with the quality for the price.",4 "Brother XL-2610 I happened upon this at a local garage sale, and with my other machine currently broken, decided it wouldn't hurt to buy it and use it until my other was fixed. I'm so glad I did, because I love this machine! I make cloth diapers for a living, and this takes anything I can throw at it - elastic, 6-8 layers of fabric, attaching velcro, etc. I honestly cannot say enough good things about it!",4 "You get what you pay for. I bought this machine thinking it would be a good learning maching for my daughter. Out of the box it worked great for piecing a quilt. The straight stitch is nice and even, but when I tried to sew more than one layer of fabric, the tension was off and difficult to fix. The bobbin also kept nesting, regardless of adjusting the tension. I had rip out every line sewn on the layers and switch to my trusty old (hand me down from MY grandmother) Viking to finish.It's not a bad machine for the most basic stuff, but I won't be using it for quilting again.",2 "I love my new sewing machine! This is my first sewing machine and I absolutely love it. It is simple to use and the manual is straightforward and very helpful. I have sewed a few items of clothing and mended other clothes and all turned out perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great sewing machine at a reasonable price.",4 "pleased Now, I know nothing about sewing. This is my first time with a sewing machine. I think the machine is responsive and basic. And it's got enough features and gizmos for when my skill improves. I found the directions to be vague and geared toward someone who already has a clue about sewing. However, I did find a you-tube demo. and my questions were soon clarified.The machine is rugged enough, but not overly heavy. I think the pink is cute and the size is perfect. The free-arm feature is already proving itself. I'm happy with the purchase.",3 "Great machine for the price Great machine for a beginner and a good back-up for someone more experienced. Easy to set up and use. Only additional items you need to purchase are thread and fabric and you are ""good to sew."" A great value with more stitches and functions than higher priced machines. The directions are very good, but they are given in several languages all listed for each step. Would have been helpful if the manual had a separate English only section or had a better division of the different languages for each step.",4 "love it I have been casually sewing all my life and my mother sews too so Ive seen a lot of machines. This is a great little machine, simple and easy to use but with enough features to make fairly complicated garments. I love the removable bottom so that you can sew around small circular elements (like sleeves). All the other functions work well like button holes, zippers etc. The front turn dial is really useful to change stitches quickly when compared to the fancier machines where you have to press many buttons. The only annoying thing is that sometimes my thread spool gets caught on the holder due to its design. Also sewing layers of heavy fabric requires some persistence (and a new needle). Overall a great machine and its PINK! that just makes me happy =)",4 "Great! I bought this to get back into sewing. While the settings can be a bit intimidating, it's extremely easy to use and the manual is fairly thorough. I always test my stiching on a piece of fabric first so I can do the necessary ""tweeking."" Enjoy!",4 "Solid machine I have just started sewing, and I have taken a couple of classes to help me learn the basics. I wanted to purchase a machine that didn't cost a lot but provided some variation in stitch selection. So far, this Brother machine is holding up pretty well. I have sewn over ten projects with the machine, and materials have ranged from fleece to flannel to sateen. When you get to four+ layers of thicker fabric, the machine will kick up the noise, but it pushes right through without issue.I am happy with the purchase so far. I haven't had any issues with the tension that can't be adjusted easily; bobbin winding is a snap; and free arm design is great for cuffs. The directions in the manual are easy to follow for beginners. This isn't the product for a professional seamstress, but if you are looking for a fairly cheap sewing machine that will work very well for beginners or infrequent sewers, this is a good choice. Right now, I am loving this machine!",3 "Easy to use (except zipper foot). I like it! I just bought this sewing machine about three weeks ago. I got it as a replacement for a Bernette that I used for about thirty minutes total that the repair man could not figure out how to fix. I am working on my fashion certificate and needed one right away. I picked this one partially because it was PINK!This machine is easy to use - bobbin winding, changing stitches, portability, two-needle. I like a mechanical machine. I have not tried the buttonholer yet. A great first machine! This is my fourth. I like the reverse, the freearm, the size.Petty annoyance - the presser foot is low when up, so when you need to know where your needle is going into the fabric, you have to knock the foot up with your finger so you can see - not a big deal. BIG deal - put the zipper foot on and then you have to adjust the needle width out of the zipper foot groove to get the seam close enough to the zipper, because the foot is wide(???) at the back and on the same level(???) as the foot itself. Maybe I'll just use invisible zippers.If you are rough with things, do not buy this machine. Many of the parts are plastic, like the presser foot lever. We use that a lot.I have sewn with many layers of denim, very light fabrics, and much in between with great success. Just change the needle after each project.I hope I have given you enough information to begin to make an informed decision.",3 "great machine, perfect for beginners I just got this machine about a week ago, and am asolutely thrilled with it!I needed to sew some trimmings on a coat for my Halloween costume. The jacket is a vintage London Fog coat made of a heavy canvas material. This machine had NO problem sewing through the thick layers.What impressed me the most is i'd previously been using my mother in law's $800 sewing machine, and after constant adjustment and realignment I still broke 3 needles and had a problem with my backstitching. This machine handled the problem beautifully, and it's only a fraction of the price!A few things I might note:The pink is a a little darker than that in the picture. This did not bother me since it's still pink, which is what attracted me in the first place.I gave it four out of five stars (wish I could give it 4 1/2!) because the machine is so lightweight, a couple of times it wanted to move around while I was readjusting my fabric. This wasn't an issue with the actual sewing and after using it a couple times I figured out how to handle it so it stayed put. I don't think this would be a problem with lighter weight materials.I noticed other reviewers said they couldn't get the backstitch to go in a straight line. The only time I had this problem was when I was sewing through several thick layers. It was partially my fault because I had the pedal pushed down too far and it kind of jump started the machine and took off. Every other time was no problem, so maybe it's something they're doing?The instructions were VERY clear. I have very little patience when it comes to instructions and these were a breeze! It's also very helpful that bobbin and needle threading diagrams are etched into the machine itself, for quick reference. I got a bobbin threaded in no time, no hassle.The speed is perfect for me, it's not too fast but not too slow, I imagine an expert sewer might want something a little faster. For me, it made it that much easier to control my stitching.I actually got the machine for half price using my Amazon reward points, from my Amazon credit card. I got free shipping and saved $15 more by choosing super saver shipping, and the item arrived after a really reasonable amount of time. I think it's worth waiting an extra two days to save money on shipping!All in all I would highly recommend this machine to anyone who is inexperienced at sewing, like myself, or for light duty jobs like stitching hems, etc.I think this would make a perfect gift for a teen/young adult, because it's smaller, lightweight, easily portable, and the pink makes it so charming!I just started sewing again after taking a sewing class in middle school, and this machine has got me really excited to take it up again.",3 "Great Buy! I love my new sewing machine! My husband, who had never sewn with a machine before, set it up quickly and we both can use it easily. It's so easy to use I am planning several more sewing projects for this summer. On my last project, the machine had no problems sewing through denim seams and pockets. I am very pleased with all of the features (59 different stitches, a double needle for gathering, needle threader, button foot) I got with this relatively inexpensive sewing machine. Everything is working great so far. I would recommend this machine for anyone looking for the basics plus the capability for more advanced sewing down the road.",4 "all good, except one thing.... I have the sewing machine (Brother XL 2610)for about a month now. I bought the machine when my Singer's gear broke, and the sewing machines tech asked me for $150 to fix it. I found the broken part and I am going to fix it myself. But in the mean time I needed a sewing machine. So, I got on Amazon.com and searched for a cheap sewing maching that does the job.So far, this machine is great, it goes over jeans fabric, or 3-4 layers of fabrics, doesn't skip, the manual and instructions are well written.But there was something what wasn't in the manual... OILING. I called Brother Intl-USA, and asked them how to oil this machine. The CSR told me that it has to be done by a specialist at an authorized dealer in my area. Since I am very krafty, I asked him what kind of oil I need... He insisted that I can't do it because the machine has some electrical parts in it. However ... on the Brother's site, it says that the machine needs to be oiled about each 300-500 hrs of use. I looked online for the authorized dealer in my area (Sarasota, FL), and the lady there was very kind to tell me that I ""got a Hell of a deal"" on Amazon.com, by paying only ~$84. But the bad news is that the oiling is going to cost me $79.99 for a mechanical seing machine (like the one I have), and $89.99 for a computerized one.Now, the good part is that the machine doesn't need to bo oiled only maybe once a year... but it will cost me as much as I paid to buy a new machine... So ... my idea is to just use it until it breaks and buy a new one...SO, PEOPLE BE AWARE WHEN YOU BUY THIS MACHINE. IT IS A VERY GOOD MACHINE... BUT KIND OF DISPOSABLE...I don't know if I would have bought this machine if I would have had this info... Fact is... I was very upset when I did the research and found out this oiling info.Good luck to everyone.",3 "Everything I needed... I consider myself a professional seamstress but the only machines I regularly used were Singers - one antique featherweight, and an older industrial machine. I didn't have access to fancy stitches before, but the garmets I was constructing were not stretchy so the straight stiches worked fine.Now I'm interested in stretch garmets and I chose this machine because of the variety of stretch stitches. I have already used the Stretch Blind Hem stitch to shorten some of my stretchy slacks, and it sews perfectly. I didn't have to adjust the tension or anything else; i just followed the threading instructions (making SURE to thread in the right direction) and it was a breeze right out of the box.PROS:*Variety of stitches*Variety of STRETCH stitches*Ease of selecting the stitch (just turning a dial)*Easy to thread and operate*Additional foots will come in handy (like the narrow hem foot); additional foots available for purchase too*Stitches smoothly through everything I have so far...although I've not attempted to stitch through multiple layers of denim yet.CONS:*As other reviews mentioned, the presser foot lift is made of plastic. I am used to it being directly behind the needle, but in this model it is to the right of the needle, so I need to get used to using my right hand to lift the presser foot lever*Same as another review about the light - it is to the left of the needle and I'm used to it being to the right.*It is slightly larger than I expectedOVERALL: I would recommend. I am very happy I bought this machine (and at a very reasonable price). I love the variety of stretch and regular stitches (i'll be using some decorative stitches on paper for scrapbooking as well!). Sounds smooth when stitching, easy to control the speed of stitching, overall easy to use. 5 stars!",4 "Brother XL2610 59 It's been 1 month since i bought this sewing machine for my wife and she likes it not only pink but easy to use. At first time she get difficult to figure out inserting the thread but finally we figure out together. Actually, this is our first sewing machine that has a lots of stitches and my wife enjoyed using it. According to her the bobbin is easy to remove. All the stitches and patterns are good but the only thing that my wife doesn't like is the straight stitch which doesn't really work straight but it's ok. We are glad i bought this type of sewing machine.",3 "Pleasant Surprises I've owned this machine for 2 months. I'm a beginner sewer and fine it more than meets my needs.The following are a few things I was pleasantly surprised to find that the machine had after I bought it:1) It has bobbin and needle threading instructions on the machine as well as in the manual and quick reference guide.2) It has a built in handle carved into the back of the arm. You can't see this in the pictures.3) The machine is quiet, compared to my previous 1970s era Singer.4) The bobbin cover is transparent so you can see who you are running low on bobbin thread.The only fault I have found thus far is that the light is on the left of the needle. My previous machine had the light on the right. The arm casts a little bit of a shadow and the light doesn't help as much as it would if it was on the right. Obviously, good lighting in the room will fix this problem so it is not a big deal.",4 "Worst Machine Ever I bought this machine based on all the raving reviews. Unfortunately, for me, this was NOT the case.My problems started out of the box with my first attempt at sewing. The machine was birdsnesting no matter where I set the upper or lower tension. I changed needles, rethread the machine, replaced the bobbin, got a new bobbin. That all worked for about 2"" of sewing, then the birdsnesting again.I tried to sew through it, got the thread all tangled in the bobbin cavity, had to take that apart and reassemble. After I did this, the machine would work again for like 2-3"" of perfect stitches, then it started to break the bobbin thread, then would break the top thread...and on and on. I stopped trying (after taking the darn thing apart 4 times) after it would no longer pull up the bobbin thread and started cutting the top thread on every. single. stitch.Brother customer service is a waste of time. After walking me though a lot of troubleshooting steps, they indicated my machine was defective and I would have to send my machine to them at my cost (so probably half of what I paid for it). Furthermore, when they asked for my exact purchase date and I had to look it up on my Amazon account, they specifically said they would not wait on the phone while I opened up my Amazon purchase history because it would ""take too long"". Never mind that I waited 30 min on hold to reach a customer service rep AND I wasted hours ""playing"" with the machine the night before. I then told them in that case, I would hate to waste their time and mine by ever buying another product, so consider this machine returned to Amazon.So thankful for Amazon's return policy. At least someone knows what customer service is.I would have given this 0 stars if I could...",0 "Good Machine I just purchased this machine after looking over many different models. I am really happy with this one. I haven't sewed since Jr. High... which is about 30 years and after a quick re-fresher course with my mom we were up and sewing in no time. I'm very happy with it. Only thing I wish it had was a handle on the top for easier carrying, but other than that it's great.",3 "This is a good basic sewing machine This sewing machine is very easy to thread and to use. It is lightweight so I can grab it with one hand and move it around. My husband and I have enjoyed using this machine. He has a problem buying pants the right length and took over the machine for a week to hem several pairs - even his heavy jeans.I have been sewing purse accessories to sell at local festivals. After many hours of use, I am pleased to say that I have not had any problems with the machine. It does get a little noisey when I sew over thick areas with several layers of fabric, but otherwise handles it well and does not drop a stitch or jam up.While I have not had time to play with the decorative stitches much, I did use a couple of them and found it very easy to switch from one to another. It will take some practice to get the hang of adjusting the stitch length and width to get the effect that I want.This machine is a very good buy for the average person who wants to do some basic mending and a little creative sewing. I was very happy to find that my bobbins from my old White that I bought from my mother 30 years ago fit the Brother and work well in it.",3 "Great basic machine I haven't used a sewing machine regularly in close to 20 years, but didn't have any trouble getting into the groove after a glance through the manual. Threading, loading a bobbin, and selecting stitches were all very simple. I've done only a very few minor projects so far - no complicated or decorative stitching, no zippers or buttonholes yet - but it's performed well. I forgot how addicting sewing can be: there are only four empty bobbins included with this machine, so I'll definitely be looking for more.",4 "Okay for beginners I bought this machine because it was inexpensive,...but I should have saved a bit more. Its a nice one for a beginner but it has a computerized internal chipboard as opposed to the real deal inside. So, it is a bit shaky when sewing and the bobbin has a tendency to bunch up. Overall I can do basics with it but will most likely be upgrading soon.",2 "Loving this machine! I searched and searched for a machine. I had not used a machine in over 10 years. I actually bought a singer first from Costco... it was a computerized machine and was confusing for me. I am not stupid and I love technology, but really? I just wanted a machine that I could understand and sew with. On the Singer I could never get the tension right after my first use... no matter what I did. I gave up and returned it. After reading hundreds of reviews I settled on this machine. I wanted to be sure that I could (if I felt the need) sew through multiple layers with no problem. And the fact that it was pink was just gravy!REVIEWI love it. It is easy to understand and use. Plus, for someone like me, it has more than enough functions. It is lightweight and easy to thread... plus I love the drop in bobbin.I have sewn through multiple layers of cotton plus sewing felt with NO PROBLEMS WHAT-so-ever.I do not think it is too noisy...I read a review that complained about speed and how there was only off and on really fast... I don't have this issue at all. I am able to regulate the speed easily and even as a beginner I don't really feel that the fastest speed is too fast for most projects.My only complaint is that it did not come with a cover at all... not even one of the cheap plastic ones. That would have made it 5+ stars.If you want a simple to use machine with plenty of functions for a beginner or intermediate -- this is the machine for you.Plus it is pink! Why don't they make every product pink? :)SIDE NOTEI did make the mistake of buying it from another site. I got it for 94.00 with shipping... but shipping took forever and every day I waited I wished that I would have just spent the extra and purchased it here. I have Prime and it would have been here right away... I should know better by now! :)",4 "Great machine for putting patches on uniforms (Karate Gi's) I purchased this machine for my wife based on the recommendation of her mother who is a avid seamstress. I personally have not used a sewing machine in 2 or 3 decades, and even then was only a few times. We wanted a sewing machine because our son is getting active in various clubs and sports so now we are faced with sewing patches on everything. When we got the machine I set it up fairly quickly, but had to use BOTH the quick start instructions (pictures only) and the more verbose ones in the book to figure it out. This is probably because this was the first time I ever set up a sewing machine in my life. It was very easy to set up, even for a newbie like me, and the machine it self is well labeled. Once set up I stuffed some old rags in it and messed around for a couple mins to get the feel of the pedel.Then I did the main job, we have 3 Karate Gi's (heave material) that had about 1/2 dozen patches each that need to be put on. The machine had absolutely no trouble punching through the Gi and the patch, and even out the other side when I had it doubled over by mistake. It was fast and easy once I got used to the pedel.The machine comes with everything except thread and scissors that you need to get started. You will of course likely want to get more bobins, thread, and a storage box of some kind of all of the supplies you will need.Over all my wife and I found this machine to be very easy to setup and use. The only con I would say is I have a hard time pressing the peddle just write to get the machine to start slowly. Once I get it going its not a problem, its just getting started. To be fiar, it is likely that it is due more to my inexperience then the machine itself.",4 "Great Value This is a great machine for simple work. I bought this model instead of the one below it because of reviews here saying this machine is great for multiple layers of fabric. It's true! I was making a skirt that had 5 layers of fabric and this machine breezed right through. Totally awesome.",3 "it's so pretty, i dont even put it away! My 10 year old basic singer's thread tension disks got pulled out of shape and i gave up on trying to thread a needle, went to craig's list to get a basic used machine, ( nothing under 250.000 -- i never imagined I could buy a brand new machine for less than 85.00., i think it was the best purchase of my life, i've had several sewing machines and sergers, this is my favorite machine to use, my older more expensive ""basic"" machines dont have the clear bobbin case and the needle threader ( i am going blind and cant thread a machine!) i've noticed reviews complaining about the light casting a shadow, which i havent noticed, and the presser foot lever on the inside, which concerned me a bit , but honestly, it's not as cumbersome as i'd thought.( your hand goes fishing around there instinctivley, and finds it,) it's so pretty, i dont even put it away! i hv some old singer clear bobbins that looked the same size, but i've given up on trying to use those, as this one I think, is slightly different sized. Easy to threaD, easy to wind bobbin, a pleasure to use. Highly recommended !!",4 "Works Great! I absolutely love the pink. :) it does a LOT of things, and i still havent used all of the features! definitely a great price, compared to what it was listed as at Joanns and Michaels.",4 "So far, so good! I recently started using this machine, and I love it. As much as I don't like pink, I wanted the combination of features on this machine. I've been trying out the different stitch functions, stitch widths, etc. with different fabrics, and haven't had any real problems. I just sewed 2 layers of thick fleece together, and it looks great! I've already completed some projects, which turned out quite nicely (I'm quite a sewing novice, so this is very exciting). The only issues I've had have been quite minor. The machine has a lever for reverse-stitching, but I think a button would have been better. In order to avoid ""bunching"" when you back tack, you need to push the lever ALL the way in and hold it there. Also, I occasionally get some bunching at the first stitch when I start sewing. Of course, that could be user-error, as I don't have a ton of experience. Overall, I'm very happy that I went with this machine - especially for the price. Oh, and the pink color isn't all that bad...it's actually kind of cute! :)",3 "Don't waste your money Very dissappointed in this machine. I needed a second machine for some classes and chose this one because of the price. It is very loud and does not sew straight, it sews like a childs machine.I have returned it and bought a Project Runway that I am very pleased with. You get what you pay for.",0 "Good Machine Bought for my daughter for Christmas , she said she loves it and has hours of enjoyment with it. She is 15 and enjoys making her own clothes.",4 "Good beginner machine I bought this machine after a lot of research. It's really been great to have as a beginning sewer. The only problem I've had with it is that part of the plastic sticker label showing the different stitches on the the side has bubbled up and started to come off a little.",3 "Perfect for starting a sewing hobby I've had the machine for about a month now and I love it. I've only sewed by hand before and I got the hang of this machine right away. I haven't tried the button or zipper functions yet, but everything else works perfectly. My family was impressed with the quality, considering it was less than $100. I've already taken in a few items of clothing and made 3 tops. I've had no problems whatsoever, and I feel very confident with it.Threading the machine is something that is done VERY often, and I had to refer to the manual the first 5 or 6 times. The manual itself is very clear, with diagrams and pictures. there's also a small diagram and arrows on the actual machine to assist in threading the needle + bobbin. The accessory tray has a small bag inside with a screwdriver, a few different foot accessories, extra needles and bobbins - very important, and appreciated. I also like the thread cutter on the machine. I looked at a lot of different machines before buying this one, and ""the little things"" don't sound like much, but they really are.Note for beginners like me - When threading the machine, if you miss a single step, it will throw everything off and your material/thread will probably get sucked into and stuck in the feed dogs. During the first few days, I spent hours trying to fix that (including taking apart the machine and putting it back together) to figure out I was missing one little step in the threading process. This is why I was so thankful for the informative manual. Also, if you do not have any sewing supplies, I suggest ordering a brand new pair of sharp craft scissors (use it only for fabric), THREAD, and some scrap fabric to start off with. I used 100% cotton.",4 "Brother xl2610 sewing machine A very easy to understand instruction book. The machine sews very well, is quiet when sewing, the bobbin is easy to fill and insert. Even my friends with more expensive machines were impressed when we quilted together.",4 "Great, Easy to Use Machine~ I am a beginning to learn to sew and this has been a wonderful machine for me. It is easy to learn to use and is great for hemming, straight & zigzag stitches, threads the needle easily and works perfectly. I am very happy with this purchase!",4 "Great starter machine! Works great. It took a little while to figure the bobbin out but if your stitches aren't coming out correctly, make sure the bobbin is set up right and the thread is pulled through correctly. Very easy to use and probably has more features than I'll use (at least for now). I've had this for a little over a month and have used it to sew curtains.",4 "Great home machine After one month of use I found this to be an excellent choice for general use around the home. The machine is light and easy to move, quiet, with easy to understand features. The instructions are fairly clear but could have been improved had the English and Spanish been in separate sections. The machine has good markings showing thread-line and adjustment setting dials on the machine. A cover of some sort would have been useful. A beginner should have no problem using this machine after an hour or so with the machine and manual. It was a great buy for the price.",3 "Great I haven't used a sewing machine since 7th grade Home Ec (I won't tell you how long that has been! ;-)). This is the first I have ever bought. So far I love it! It is small and lightweight, but heavy enough that it stays where it is put. My only problem is the instruction book. I had to keep flipping back and forth from the instructions to the diagram of the parts of the machine. Maybe just my inexperience. The English and Spanish instructions on the same pages made it take longer, I would have preferred to have all English in one section and the Spanish in another section. However, that does not take away from my enjoyment of the sewing machine itself. I have a friend who is a very experienced seamstress and she is impressed with the features for the price. I look forward to learning how to sew on my Brother sewing machine. As far as the pink - Yuck!, but I didn't choose it to fit my ""decor""! Bottom line, I would recommend it to my friends..",4 "Awsome sewing machine!! I love this sewing machine, this is my first one and i love how it works. I love the colors plus it is simple and easy to use. Works great, I think it is great for starters and the price is very reasonable, I got a carrying case for it as well and other sewing accessories to help me along the way.",4 "Easy to use Machine This machine is so very easy to use and works great. I had a bad experience with a Singer Simple recently and had to return it to the store because it just would not work. I bought this Brother and was up and running in no time. I highly recommend this machine and for the price you can not beat performance.",4 "No complain... Well... I got it faster then I was suppose to get.Machine work good, I already was saw to many stuff on it and it's ok. Simple to use and setup.And I like pink ^_^",4 "A great little machine! I've had this machine for about 2 months. I wanted a machine with a lot of decorative stitches that could do just about anything I wanted and then some. What I got exceeded my wishes and then some. I've been very pleased with my purchase. I've read reviews on this machine elsewhere where people have stated having problems getting certain features to work (ie the needle threader). I have a Pfaff - its needle threader is very similar to this Brother model and I've had no problems getting it to thread my needles. The only things you must be careful of are to make sure the needle is at it's highest point, change to a straight stitch and lower the presser foot. If you do these things you should have no problems. I've even used this machine to sew heavy denim (up to 4 layers) and other than making sure I was using the proper needle and not sewing too fast, I've had no problems. Follow the instructions - they are clear and concise. One note, when choosing a machine, stitch functions do not mean number of stitches. They are separate and distinct. If you're looking for a nice little machine that's easy to carry and that does way more than most machines that cost a lot more, look no further. And a bonus... it's fun!",4 "Super Beginner's Machine! I'm impulsive. And yesterday I decided to pick up sewing.Now, I wouldn't even qualify as high up as a ""beginner"" - yesterday morning I didn't know what a sewing pedal or bobbin was for - I had never touched a sewing machine in my life. The most I had done was hand-sew buttons or hems or small rips. Seriously.But I got this crazy idea that I wanted to start ""real"" sewing. So I looked at some reviews on Amazon, and then bought the CS6000t at Walmart, along with thread, some fabric, a pack of buttons, and a couple of easy-to-sew patterns. I read parts of the CS6000t manual, but not the whole thing. Last night - that is, the same day I impulsively bought this machine - I completed a simple fleece jacket (which required going through 4 layers of thick fleece at times) for my mom. It's actually wearable and looks store bought.Many (most) people reading this review are not beginners - though perhaps some of you are. Either way, if I could figure out how to set this machine up - including getting the bobbin in, threading the needle, picking my stiches, etc ... then anyone can.This machine talks of the easy bobbin. I guess other machines are more complicated. But I just followed the instructions - put the empty bobbin on one stick, and the thread on another. Start the thread, then pedal until the bobbin is full. Then open a cover on the bottonm, drop in the bobbin, and you're done. No bottom threading is required (though, of course I have no idea what bottom threading would entail, and whether it's a pain).I've already played with about 30 of the 101 stitches. I haven't tried to change the foot as is required to try out the other stitches. But the stitches of the ones I've tried - some of them have seemed really intricate and complicated. I don't know what the seriously expensive machines can do, but it sure seems like this machine can do anything.In sum - a total non-sewer got this machine set up, used many of the stitches, and completed a project without any problems, and without encountering a single error beyond a beep telling me that I had to put the foot down before stitching.Yay for this machine! If only there was a comparable machine to clean my house.",4 "Pretty good machine Before buying this machine I hadn't sewn since Jr High School (25+ years ago). I was able to get up and running and complete my first project (a dress for my daughter) in a couple of days.... It only took that long because I could only work about an hour a day. I dress turned out decent-- would have probably been better if I had a bit more experience.Anyway... the machine was simple to use and easy to understand and gave me no problem unless i tried to do something stupid (like trying to sew without putting the presser foot down)I like buying above my ability level- this machine is one I can grow into and I like that. I bought my machine at Walmart, they have the CS6000i instead of the CS6000t. As far as I can tell the only difference is that the Walmart version dosen't cost as much (under $200) and came with a few extra accessories.I would buy this again and would recommend it to friends",4 "My 8 year-old's favorite ""toy"" We recently bought this to replace an ancient hand-me-down sewing machine. We needed a whole bunch of cushions & pillows made for some outdoor furniture we'd bought. After choking on some quotes from pros: my wife decided to give it a go on her own.The machine performed flawlessly through nearly 30 yards of heavy duty sunbrella fabric & many, many linear feet of hvy duty zippers. Not a single broken needle. Very easy to set/maintain desired tension. She was very pleased with it.Other than the upholstery stuff (which only req'd basic stitches), my wife hasn't used it for anything else yet.However, my daughter has really taken a liking to it. She'd never sewed a stitch in her life- but after some *very* minimal instruction, she's embarked on all sorts of projects. She's made a couple of skirts, an apron, and a shawl. She threads the machine herself- including the bobbin. Changes out the foot & needle. Knows how to adjust all the various settings (I'm sure she's tried them all out by now on all the remnants she keeps buying with her saved money). As good a testament as any to ease-of-use.",4 "Great machine!! I finally decided to buy a new machine and after reading the reviews I figured I couldn't go wrong with this one. Now I wonder why I waited so long!! This machine is fabulous! The drop down bobbin threader is wonderful and the machine is so easy to use! I even let my 10 year old sew on it and she had absolutely no problems! I would have never let her use my old one as it was horrible and so hard to sew on. I am very pleased with this machine and recommend it highly.",4 "Amazing! Seriously the greatest sewing machine ever. I am learning to sew, but I'm picking it up quickly and wanted something that wasn't TOO expensive, but also something that I wouldn't outgrow. I've had it several months, and it has conquered multiple layers of thick fabric, including denim and PVC. It came with more accessories and feet than I could dream of wanting. The automatic buttonhole and drop-in bobbin made my mother jealous, too, as she has an inexpensive Sears model.Highly reccommended for average sewing and more.",4 "LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT I am sewing again and loving it! I found myself avoiding sewing because I hated my old machine so much. This machine is reliable, easy, fun, and everything else a sewing machine should be. I spent 3 times the price on my other monster. I can't rave enough about this product.",4 "CS6000T Sewing Machine Very nice machine. Haven't sat down with a sewing machine in 20+ years, so was a bit intimidated with a computerized version. Not a problem with this one. Only issue I've had with it is getting the needle threader to work. It took me four times to accomplish the task, but maybe it was the user.",3 "Definitely a great machine! This is my second sewing machine. I bought it wanting something more sophisticated tan my first. First of all, it is very easy to use. I love this machine, it runs so smooth and quiet. I also love that I don't have to use the foot pedal, I can control everything by hand. That way I don't have to worry about my kids or my cat with the pedal. I definitely recommend this machine!",4 "AMAZING MACHINE This machine is sooo amazing not only is it light but it SEWS LIKE A MAD MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS BRILLIANT!!! i ended up buying this machine because of all of the other great reviews I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!!!! i am a beginer but i have to say this is the best machine i have ever used in my life and i did try out a lot of machines and i did do my homework. I was looking for a singer but i ended up with this brother which was the best choice for me!",4 "New Age Sewing machine Fantastic value for all its features, but have to relearn after years of using a basic Kenmore.",4 "Brother Sewing Machine The machine is perfect. I finally have a sewing machine that is easy to use and the fact that is refurbished has no negative effect. I feel like I really got a deal and would recommend this to anyone.",4 "More than expected I was dubious about buying a ""refurbished"" machine. I am more than satisfied with my purchase. Delivery was quick and the machine arrived ""unblemished"". All necessary parts and booklets were provided. There was no way to tell that this machine had a repaired flawed.It performs extremely well. My old Euro-Pro presser feet fit.....So, I have quite a variety of extras.I am very satisfied with my purchase. It does the things I require for my intermediate-expert sewing abilities.",4 "Brother sewing machine Great Machine - Lightweight but heavy duty. Unbelievable low price. Looks brand new.",3 "NO operational CD !! Hi,This is my second sewing machine. Machine is great and loaded with great features. But if you need to find out a new feature or you are new to this machine be ready to spend 1 hr or more to read the operational manual , because this machine even though a computerized one does not come with an instructional CD. If you need one, you have to pay out of pocket again and pay s/h extra. I found it very disappointing since almost everything now a day comes with a CD and we are getting so used to it, reading the whole manual is very time consuming and difficult to understand. so if you planning to buy this machine, you may want to rethink about it. Whether you are ready to read the manual every time or go for another model?Priya",2 "Bausch and Lomb 5x-20x glass loupe. I've used this hand lens for over 20 years and have found it great out in the field, in conditions where a low-power microscope can't travel. The glass is pretty hard and doesn't scratch readily when you clean it. You need very good light to use the 20x.",3 "Perfect Exactly what we were looking for, I would recommend it to others. I purchased it for my manager at work.",4 "it got the job done My wife used it in her locs to get a curly effect and its been 5 days and her locs are still curly and she keep on looking LOCxurious",4 "Perfect. These pipe cleaners were as expected. Perfect for what I needed them for-- I used them to curl my locs.",4 "Serves Its Purpose I needed a better organizer for my scale model bench. I had tried building my own. I am a model builder not a carpenter...unfortunately. I saw this on Amazon and really liked the simplicity.PROS: Looks good and has drastically cut down the clutter on my bench.CONS: Packaging and material. USPS dropped kicked the box and then had a UFC match with the it! I ended up glueing four pieces back together. The wood is almost a balsa quality type wood. Very soft. I had expected a harder wood for the price.Overall: I am happy with it but felt that for price they could of packaged it better and made it out of a sturdier would.",2 "If it looks too good to be true . . . The photo looked great and the price seemed very reasonable. I knew this wasn't going to be a great piece of cabinet work, but I certainly expected better. I could tell the moment I received the package that I was in for trouble. Sure enough, the flimsy packaging did little to protect the even flimsier cabinet inside. I opened it up to find had broken apart in many pieces. If I shipped it back, I expected the same result due to the bad packaging. It was made of wood so inexpensive one would think parts of crates were recycled in its making. I decided to glue it back together to see what it would look like. It approximates the photo. But this is a poor piece of cabinetwork at best - it really looks like it was cut and put together by inexperienced children. Save your money and buy something more well made - or better yet, go to a local cabinet maker and have him build you something you can be proud to own.",0 "organizer Product arrived in timely manner. Had to exchange for different due to damage but received replacement quickly. Customer service rep was very helpful.",4 "Diamond files for the most part these are good files, not great, just good. I use them in flint knapping (making arrow points}, the smaller files don't hold the diamond dust like I hoped they would. Some of the big files are too big for the work I do.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for! This clay was easy, dried overnight, and was the perfect start for myself who has a little experience with clay, but has not mastered it yet. I highly reccommend it to those who are doing a small project!",4 "great great product, i dont see why im required to put 19 words about this product. it's just great and that's all.",4 "Wonderful Templates for Rug Hooking too! Have used these to draw star designs on linen for rug hooking projects. Quick, easy and no extra time spent having to draw these myself in various sizes, find a good card stock to draw them on and cut out. Very nice product and handy to have on hand.",4 "Very Handy! Great little tools to have around. its a very nice little set with various sizes. that's all I have to say about that.",4 "Just as advertised I really don't know what is wrong with these reviewers. It has the size right on the package and they are just as the package says. If you don't know that glue sticks come in different sizes that is not the fault of the seller! There is a zoom button if you need help reading the package, but rest assured that these sticks are exactly as advertised.",4 "Regular Ol' Glue Sticks I was a little hesitant to order these after reading the reviews, but I figured if they were the wrong size I could return them. I have an OLD Stanley glue gun which was made long before dual-temp and mini glue guns were around. These glue sticks were exactly what I needed.",4 "Messed up by other reviews After reading the other reviews stating these were mini sticks, I ordered them, since that's what I need. THESE ARE NOT MINI STICKS. ""Mini"" and ""Standard"" are labels referring to the diameter of the stick, not the length. These are 4"" standard-sized. If you have a gun which needs a 10"" stick, these will not work. If you have a mini gun, these will not work, since the diameter is too large.",2 "1st-time purchase of glue sticks I didn't know what to expect other than the right diameter. My glue gun has low & high temperature settings; I've used these sticks only on its high setting so far because what I've glued weren't delicate objects. Anyway, I can't say much else, negative or positive, about them.",4 "as advertised What does one say about glue sticks? Well, they're very glue-like. I've used these several times and have no complaints as they function, er, melt exactly as they should. They arrived perfectly and promptly.",4 "I ordered the wrong thing These are the big fat gluesticks for a full sized glue gun. I was trying to order mini glue sticks and got the wrong thing.",2 "Quality sticks, great value Great value for these glue sticks. Arrived in perfect condition, no complaints. Melt cleanly and without issue in my glue gun.",4 "wrong product description I was looking for regular size glue sticks to use for my craft projects and found what I thought were the regular size, but was sent mini glue sticks instead. I don't have a mini glue gun, so these didn't work. I live in Turkey and can't find glue sticks at a craft store like in the states, because they don't have them here, so I have to rely on shopping online and trust what I am buying is the correct product, because I can't just drive to the store to look at it. Was very disappointed and was not able to complete my projects, because I didn't have my glue to use.",0 "Misleading description Glue sticks said to be regular were in fact mini. Spent good money on a product that was useless to me.",0 "If you plan on doing more than a little cutting, get a lubricated cutter. This would be good for someone who only needs this for a one time use and wants something cheap. If you plan on using it for more than just a little, do yourself a favor and upgrade to a cutter that has an oil reservoir and a more comfortable grip. They make them in a ""pistol grip"" style or a straight style. I prefer the straight style which has a fatter grip area. But even then I still wrap mine with electrical tape so that it contours my hand better.This type of cutter will work, but your cut probably won't be as clean and your hand is going to really hurt after awhile because it isn't very ergonomic.",1 "Right tool for the job I have needed tools like this for years. Now I have them. I always had to adjust the bands on my watches and the pins would give me fits. I used them as soon as they arrived to adjust the band on the watch I had previously purchased on Amazon. The Spring Bar and Pin Link Removal tools were well worth the purchase price.",3 "Junk One use of this product (changing out a rubber bank on a Seiko dive watch) and the forked end looks like it went through a garbage disposal. (In fact, there isn't a ""fork"" anymore!) Tried the other one and it did the same thng. Metal just isn't hard enough.",0 "Great product ... if you're a Keebler elf I have a lot of watchmaking tools, including the more standard form of this spring bar and pin removal tool. I thought this simply was a more upscale version of that. Imagine my surprise when I received them and they were only 4 inches long - quite tiny!The craftsmanship is great and the spring-bar tool works better than any I own. But the tool is just too teensy to be useful in pushing out reluctant link pins ... there is no surface area to get a good grip.Since it is only half useful, but the half that is useful is very useful, I give it three stars. Buy it ONLY if you want a spring bar remover.",2 "UltraThimble: . I really like this product, but the advertisement is for a 6 Pkg. When the package came, there was only 1 item. I was disappointed in the marketing, but not the product.",3 "excellect thimble if you wear gel nails or have long nails A traditional thimble doesn't fit snugly on my finger because I wear gel nails, but this thimble works perfectly. I use it for all hand sewing but especially for hand quilting. It is thick enough that I can't feel the needle at all. The adhesive circles that are used to hold it on your finger last throughout numerous sewing sessions.",4 "Not really a thimble This product contains a ""thimble dimple"" with eight sticky 'resuable' adhesives. Vastly overpriced for what it is. But whatever it is it is certainly not a thimble in the usual sense of the word. I judge it essentially useless and will certainly return this somewhat misrepresented or miss named item.",0 "Great product This is a wonderful alternative to traditional thimbles as you can place it on the side of your finger, my grandmother has arthritis and this is easier for her to use.",4 "Good product. These clock face pins come in a wide variety and are perfect for those who craft clocks. I myself will use them to make my own hand painted peices.",4 "These feet are awesome I'm starting to sew professionally these days and have always struggled with keeping a straight line when I top stitch along the edge of a fabric. My business requires me to top stitch most of my items. These were recommended by a friend so I ordered them. Not only do they work great, it has cut my sewing time down a lot, as I no longer need to top stitch slowly to keep it straight. Great product for anyone that does top stitching on a regular basis.",4 "Great Just what I wanted. They are nivce tools with great holding power. Vendor Excellent.",4 "Worth a try, but don't really like it Perhaps the degree of doming is wrong for my finger, but this really didn't work for me. Also, the adhesive disks didn't work well. Worth a try though.",1 "Dritz Folding Scissors The Dritz Folding Scissors (3"") was the perfect product I needed for a few Christmas Gifts I made. I included them in homemade sewing kits to give to women that work in an office and need to repair loose buttons, snags or rips during the day. I have found these scissors to be very good at snipping and cutting cloth and paper. They fold to a small size that fits in pockets or purses and are just very handy to have around. Men tote knives, women tote scissors and these are perfect. These scissors are made of good quality and are very durable.",4 "Dritz Folding Scissors 3"" I'm very pleased with the product. They were perfect for the project I was assembling..........Shipment was received in short order.",4 "Clock Gongs Pieces arrived quickly. Found they did fit the gong base, but were of smaller diameter than the originals I was replacing.",3 "Pair of replacement Clock Chime Rods After buying and receiving my vintage ""Bim Bam"" chiming clock with one of its three chime rods broken, I found this nicely priced pair of correct length rods. After a few twists of the screw driver and adjusting of pitch, my Bim Bam was back in service. If you require longer chime rods or steel vice brass I would suggest checking with online clock parts dealers such as Timesavers; Merritt's; PM Clocks; Milehighclocks;Meadows & Passmore;or Clockworks,to name a few.",4 "Not what I expected I did not read the description correctly. They are way too small and not well constructed. Not worth the trouble to return.",2 "Fast Delivery. Excellent Quality Product. Product received faster than expected. Product exactly what I needed and was looking for. Know where to go if I ever need this product again. THANK YOU!.",4 "Works, But expensive for what you get. ProsSmall Great for small projects & beads4 Pin Vice sizes - Great for other toolsConsNo instructions on Pin ViceDescription says 12 Bead Reamers but it only Comes with 10, all of which are the same size.Expensive for what you getTip:The Pin Vice has two heads on each end. In order to fit the Bead Reamer heads I had to check all four to find one that fit. It is a tight fit so use a Little pressure to put it. Put it back in vice & then replace the mounting screw to keep it in place.This will do for what I am using it for in jewelry making.",2 "Not What you think The Item says it is a set of 28 tools, when in fact it is 5 separate sets of tools, with several duplications of tools between them. The tools seem to be sturdy and fine, but the listing is a misrepresentation of what you are getting. This sellers has bundled 5 sets of similar tools together and lists it as a set of 28. It is not. I would buy smaller individual sets and save yourself some money",1 "Great product Perfect size for cutting with quilting templates! I use then with my Marti Michell templates too! Plus, there are affordable replacement blades.",4 "Great case Case is everything I was looking for. Inexpensive compared to others, professional looking, and protects my equipment. Fits my 1200s and 10"" mixer perfectly. It came the next day from when I ordered.",4 "Great Paper for Sumi Painting I have tried other rice/mulberry papers on the site before. Though most of them are okay for painting, the rate water spread on the paper is too low. This paper, on the other hand, feels exactly like the ones I painted on as a child in China. A wet stroke would quickly spread out and become a smooth pad. While painting sharp strokes is harder on this paper, it is still possible as long as you keep an eye on the moisture of the brush (keep it dry).For most other options, you can get the sharp strokes, but not the signature sumi wet stroke that would spread out.",4 "Excellent paper The paper is thick and sturdy, but transparency is so good you can see through it. It is excellent for transcribing Han caligraphy.",4 "Splendid! The quality of the rice paper is excellent. I can unroll a section, brush in the outline of my topic, unroll a further section and continue without fear of loosing my concentration. The paper is absorbent and forgiving to work with.",4 "Great paper! This is a beautiful paper. It met all my expectations. I used it primarily to make my own new paper out of it by breaking down the fibers and adding dyes and textures. It worked beautifully.",4 "Wonderful paper for sumi painting Wonderful paper for sumi painting - the ink absorbed by the paper smoothly and creates beautiful strokesIt is even better than the shuen paper I bought from China",4 "nice rice paper i received this paper very quickly & in good shape, packaging was very good. the paper itself is high quality & i am using both sides for different effects. highly recommend this seller & this item.",4 "A Fine Reminder of the Apollo Program The 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission has people looking to the moon again--and that's a good thing. DVDs, CDs and, of course, models have come out to honor the amazing accomplishment of putting men on the moon.The Lunar Excursion Module is a faithful, handcrafted 1/48 scale model of the Lunar Module originally made by Grumman. Why not really a toy, the model is well made and attractive. It is a bit on the pricey side, but if you are looking for a fine remembrance of Apollo this will fit the bill (no pun intended) very nicely.One complaint is that the base says ""Lunar Excursion Module."" Actually, NASA changed the name of the craft to the Lunar Module (LM) early in the Apollo program. Therefore the base should really have been labeled ""Lunar Module.""Strange looking as it was, this was an amazing space vehicle, one that performed admirably and one worth honoring and remembering in this model.",3 "Poor quality workmanship - save your money Do not waste your money on this model. Quality and detail are lacking and the paint job sucks.The majority of the plastic molded parts still have burrs on them; apparently, no attempt was made by the manufacturer to remove them.The paint on many of the parts, for example, the reaction control thrusters, is poorly applied with runs and overruns onto places where that color of paint should not be. In fact, attention to detail with respect to color (paint) is virtually non-existent on the ascent stage. Examples: antennas, exterior panels, egress hatch, etc.And, as others have pointed out, the inscription on the base reads, `Lunar Excursion Module', which is technically incorrect, as it was properly known as the `Lunar Module'.Additionally, when unpacking the model, I found that the ascent stage was dislodged from its cut-out within the packing foam and was loose within the box, as was a piece of balsa wood with a partially-set screw. Several nicks in the silver ascent stage paint and several scratch marks on the area where the two stages are mated suggest that I'm not the first owner of this particular copy. (quite likely a return...)This is nothing more than an over-priced, amateurish model replica. Save your money and hand-build one of the kits, such as the Revell 1:48-scale model.",1 "It is not called lunar EXCURSION module The lunar modules that landed on the moon were not called lunar EXCURSION modules; they were officially known simply as lunar modules. When first conceived, they were name lunar excursion modules by the manufacturers, Grumman, but this changed to lunar module before any ever flew, when the word ""excursion"" was dropped from the official name. Later, excursions were performed by the lunar rovers (moon cars) because the lunar module was a lander only, not an excursion vehicle. This product is misnamed.",0 "Fun and Functional I bought this piggy bank for my 3-year-old son. He enjoyed painting the pig with the enclosed paints. There was even some leftover paint for us to use on other things. I enjoyed that the paint was easy to clean up.My only caution to other potential buyers is that this pig is ceramic, and may break if dropped. I didn't notice that before I bought it, so we are just being extra careful when handling it.",3 "well-received holiday gift My 7-year-old son received this piggy bank for Christmas. He had been wanting a ceramic piggy bank. He was so excited to have this bank that he painted it himself on Christmas Day. The paints and brushes were easy to use. He was very happy to personalize his bank and put his Christmas money in it.",4 "paint it yourself piggy bank. Great kit. My daughter painted it for a friend. She loved painting it and he loved it as a present.",3 "Good value for money that kids have fun doing I bought one of these for my daughters seventh birthday and she loved it so much that I purchased three more for her cousins for Christmas. She is so proud of her piggy bank and loves ""feeding it"" The only drawback was the brush that was sent with the bank. It is so small that it would have taken a long time to paint, but luckily we had brushes from other paint sets that worked very well.",4 "Perfect sized project for my daughter This was a Christmas gift from my daughter. She has done some cross-stitch in the past, but this is her first time doing needlepoint. So far, it has been a great starter project for her.",4 "Expected Better from Donegan This seemed like an afterthought without putting much thought into the product. Not built very well .. The light flickers, very limited spread of light, the battery pack flops around and seems like it should be brighter. I looked for an alternative and found the Quasar Lighting System which fits over the lens and contains 6 very bright LED's. Honestly, this is the product that Donegan should have come up with. Same price as the OptiLIGHT, but unfortunately Amazon does not carry it. Very Very pleased with the Quasar. DO NOT waste your money on the OptiLIGHT.",0 "Ok in a pinch Good for temporary light in dark work areas, not a permanentsolution. A bit overpriced for what you get, runs extremelyhot. Batteries die off quickly.",1 "Almost a necessity with the OptiVisor, but could be better designed... I bought an OptiVisor and am very glad I bought one of these lights. I don't know how I would be able to see what I am working on without one of these lights. My main complaint is that the battery back does not snap tightly onto the headband and it constantly slides around. The clips for the cord don't stay in place either.",2 "Great unit...well built. Fast delivery! This is a very well built unit with many accessories available to expand functionality....light, extra magnifier, etc. The unit is made of quality materials, and the vendor shipped the unit quickly.",3 "Sorry about this sham This magnifier costs about four dollars here in South Korea, but I bought it for more than forty-nine dollars including shipping charge(20.29 +28.75). It magnifies little more than the objects. It is made in China. Its color resolution is not so good. To my great sorry, Amazon market usually does not show where the merchandises are made. Be careful of your choice.",0 "Just OK Ok product for the price, the magnets need to be stronger. Would not order again for my use or use on anything too valuable.",3 "nice jewelry findings These are good quality jewelry findings - just what I expected,and I'm very happy with my purchase. Would recommend to others",4 "Quality for custom creations These small magnets are perfect for bracelets and lighter-weight necklaces. It is true that there are different magnetic strengths and sizes - think about what you need the clasp for, and then you will know which clasp to buy. I have used these successfully on many bracelets and necklaces and have never had a customer complaint. These are a great price, too.",4 "Not a strong magnet. This is ok for very thin, lightweight necklaces. The magnet is just not strong enough to trust with real or heavy custom jewelry. Very pretty and shiny but when you need a secure clasp, try the Clever Clasp ( As Seen On TV) right here on Amazon. I can't find it in stores. It has a strong magnet and a locking feature which twists on and off easily. I've tried them all as I am converting all my mom's necklaces for ease of use. It's more expensive, but you won't lose that favorite necklace.",1 "Very nice with great holding power The look of these are far nicer than what the picture shows. Very decrative. I use them on heavy glass beaded necklaces and they hold securely. Highly recommend them.",4 "Helped fix a problem I bought these to fix a problem my son was having with the clasps on a necklace that he had broke. Shipping was fast, but the magnets were not as strong as others I had seen. They did the job, but will probably have to be replaced with a stronger one later.",3 "Magnetic Bead Clasps These clasps are just perfect. They are exactly as pictured and are perfect for my project. I am converting the old clasps on my elderly mother's necklaces so she can wear them again. The magnets will enable my mom to use her jewelry again. The item arrived quickly.",4 "Very weak Magnet Took a lot of time making a bracelet and ut it on and it fell off after a few movements I have used magnetic bead clasps before and the magnet was strong and the bracelet was safe. I guess you get what you pay for.",0 "12 Magetic Bead Clasps I was very pleased with the bead clasps. They make putting on my jewelry so much easier",4 "Definitely not as strong as they imply As others have said, these are only really good for very lightweight jewelery like a thin chain, as the magnet isn't very strong at all. All it takes is a light touch to detach the clasp, so it's generally not good for bracelets or anything else that'll be moving about or brushing against things.Since the description claims ""These hold as securely as any normal type of clasp"" and ""The magnets are so strong..."" it's difficult to not let this shortcoming weigh heavily on the review.",1 "Magnetic Bead Clasps I love the magnetic bead clasps because they are better than the conventional jewelry clasps. It is specially great for people who have hand problems such as arthritis or trigger finger or other injuries. With these magnetic clasps, you don't have to struggle to put on your necklaces or bracelets because they just connect together in a snap. However, this product is silver plated, so I don't know if the silver will eventually peel or tarnish after use. Would have preferred to buy real sterling silver magnetic bead clasps if available.",4 "Have to use jeweler Others I bought had a clasp you could hook yourself. With these, you would need to get jeweler or someone to install. Not very user friendly. Keep looking.",0 "I only got 11.5 clasps! The clasps look great, but I didnt get all twelve clasps that I paid for. Instead, I got eleven clasps and one side of another one! What am I supposed to do with one side of a clasp? Also, the magnets on the clasps are not very strong, making them ffairly impractical.",0 "Cute little gift I bought this for my niece and she loved it. She is 10 and is learning to sew, I think she will do great with this gift to help her learn. I also bought her some books on threading the sewing machine needle and she has been doing fine.",4 "Pretty Nifty and Thrifty This is a cute little sowing kit, and works perfectly for the little patch jobs I got it for.The box itself is made out of cardboard covered in material or so it seems. This isn't really a big issue but the first time I closed it one of the sides did bend a bit but it still closes fine and is very cute.The thread spools are not very full though. You will get about 2 to 3 patch jobs out of it depending on the size of the tears.The needles are all the same size and have extremely tiny eye holes, so you may need a threader, which it does not come with.You do get a few safety pins, a ton of pin-pins and a plastic thimble though.All in all worth the price I paid, but is something I would expect to see at a dollar plus store.",3 "Pretty A little complicated, but I'm still working on it. It was shipped quickly.",3 "Great Addition I loved this. It was a great addtion to my cross stitch collection and will make a great gift to someone",4 "Wonderful Kit The kit took me less time than anticipated due to the amount of half stitching. It turned out beautiful and is currently framed in my dining room. The colors in the butterfly are bright and vibrant and stand out from the rest of the piece. The Gold Collections kits have always been wonderfully detailed and this one does not disappoint.",4 "Brass Frame Photo Album I found this item to exede my quality expectations. I used it for a very special family photo project for my husband this Christmas and he and I were very pleased with the end result. We live in a remote area of the country, and I had to purchase is sight unseen, but I couldn't be happier.",4 "A good little album for memories This album looks lovely on the outside. I'm not the biggest fan of plastic pocket photo albums, but if that's what you're looking for, this is a good one.",2 "Family Photo Album Review This album is put together well. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great way to preserve their family photos or to place photos in and give as a gift or giveaway at a Family Reunion.",4 "Elegant I was looking for a gift for my wife; who loves to take family pictures. This album was just what she was looking for! It is now her centerpiece album for the family pics...especially our newborn daughter! Love it!",4 "Nice little album this album is very nice except it's a little bit small. The picture is deceiving, but there is still room for 2 photos per page. Over all, worth the money.",3 "Jewelers Saw, V Notched Bench Pin, Saw Blades I recommend this seller. The first saw came in the mail very quickly. Unfortunately, due to a manufacturing flaw, one of the screws was stripped and would not hold the saw blade. I looked up this company's website and reviewed their instructions for a return, refund, or exchange. I decided to call the store and spoke with a wonderfully helpful, understanding woman who was able to help me right away. She found a replacement for my saw, even going through the process of calling other stores to find me one as quick as possible. In just a few days, at no cost to me, a new saw came in the mail. I am so very happy with their customer service that I plan on purchasing my jewelry making needs from them. I feel very secure with making purchases from this store now.The product itself is ok. I rated that ""I like it"" and I do like it. It does work. The blades take a little practice getting the tension correct. After hearing many horror stories of people repeatedly snapping blades, I have to say that I snap blades very infrequently. I use a regular birthday cake candle to wax my blade with and that seems to work wonderfully although I do have to reapply the wax frequently. I use this saw primarily for cutting jump rings for jewelry and chain making, and it works wonderfully. It is a quick process to cut them, they are cut flush, and with very very few burrs. It is difficult to find jeweler's saws and for the price and what is included in this package, I would recommend this item.",3 "Small Issue The product was delivered very promptly. Everything appears to be well made and durable.Small issue I had with saw frame:To use the blades in the saw, you had to put them in holes that are in the saw. It was different compared to the saws I have used in the past, but it still gets the job done. You have to play around with it to get the tension right.Other than that, good products!",4 "Strong, long-lasting bond, excellent price Reviewers that rated this product poorly because you accidentally ordered a wrong thing: how is your own mistake any reflection of the quality of the product that you, admittedly, ordered as a result of your own error?Anyway, these things work great in glue guns that take 0.28"" sticks. I'm pleased to have found SUREBONDER brand, as I've finally nearly run out of my old pack of 100, and I know that these things work well.Provided, of course, you actually have a glue gun that they will fit.",4 "Just what I needed! I had a rather large project that included the use of a glue gun and glue sticks. These sticks work great and the project went a lot faster than expected. I've also used them for small repairs. Thanks.",4 "Worked for me This product was just as described. It worked for me and the mini glue gun I have.I did not check the number of sticks included, but I expect it to have been accurate.",4 "Good! Just as ordred. Make sure you need the MINI sized sticks before ordering this. Fits my mini glue gun well and does the job. Good price.",3 "glue sticks are glue sticks...what can I say they perform as any glue stick performs, melts quickly and is easy to work with.I would purchase them again",4 "Glue Sticks They work just as expected. Fit my mini glue gun well. I don't see having to buy glue sticks for a very long time, great deal!",4 "Quality is very average. These hot glue sticks are a little softer than some others I've tried in the past. Because of that the bond isn't quite as strong on various projects or repairs. But what can you expect for the price? These are priced reasonably and do a competent job but they are far from the best.3 stars.",2 "Good product These glue sticks work well in both high and low temp glue guns. I am happy with this product and would purchase again.",3 "satisfied got here on time and Iam happy. Didnt want to spend $20 in gas to go to walmart and get some more.",4 "do not make a costly mistake If you are buying the amazon stanley glue gun [...] do not buy these. They DO NOT FIT PROPERLY. Bes ure to double check and save yourself some wasted money.",1 "Glue Sticks This product was OK, but I did not want it. I ordered the glue sticks along with a glue gun. When Amazon informed me the glue gun would not be here for Christmas I canceled my order for the glue gun and tried to cancel the glue stick order. Since the glue sticks were coming from a differenct third party I was not able to cancel the order. I wound up paying more for shipping of the glue sticks than they cost and didn't need them.",0 "Nice service! The mandrel was delivered and just want I needed. And the shipping was fast an it arrived in wonderful condition!",4 "Santa Suit I purchase this in 2007 directly from Amazon. It cost $4 back then. It came within a week with free super saving shipping (which is basically standard shipping). The stickers are made of high quality material. It is bigger than it looks in the picture, which I was very pleased with. I used my stickers for a scrapbook page. The stickers are also amazingly detailed, which I was very happy about.These are dimensional stickers, which means that they have texture to them and you can actually feel them, just like embellishments - these aren't printed stickers on a sticker sheet (which is why they cost more). The outfit is made out of real fabric, and I received three of these in one pack. I don't know if they come three in a pack, or if that was an error on Amazon's part - either way, I was very happy that there was three in a pack.",4 "Disapointing It came with gems in it that didnot fit. So they would fall out. Couldnot use with the gems it came with. Checked the sizes several times to make sure it was the product and not me. Well it wasn't me. Should have spent a little more for a better one.",0 "i was expecting more! I love the distress ink pads so I thought this powder was as good as those, but the result is relief as wet sand, is not as beautiful as I imagined.",1 "Adorable Spacers! These beads are so cute! I was surprised at how tiny they are, but they really are beautiful. The beads are a bit irregular, which is what prevented me from giving 5 stars - and maybe that is unfair as Im sure it isnt the sellers fault. Many of the stars are missing at least one of the points and a few pieces I found have been sort of fused together as one large super-star made up of 3-4 stars in thickness and therefore unusable. Overall, I would definately buy these again as I really do love them, I just wish more were in better condition.NOTE: I decided to rate 5 stars after all considering it was silly to fault the seller with the damage to the stars... they really are tiny and very thin. I left the review as is however, so people are aware of the 'issue'.",4 "Momma's making pictures! My 86yo mother is back to quilling again after 30 years! She always loved the craft but lost interest when she couldn't find paper and tools anymore. Thanks for bringing back a beautiful craft. We buy from here all the time!",4 "This paper is too stiff When I began quilling I purchased these papers because they were priced a little cheaper than others I had looked at. I do not like them because they seem a tad thicker and are definitely stiffer than what I use now. (I use the paper strips by Quilled Creations. Some of their other products are featured on Amazon.) When used in fringing designs this paper is difficult to form into soft-looking flowers and end up looking like regular paper flowers. This is not the effect I want to achieve in my designs. To use up the Lake City paper I purchased first, I am using them to practice different shapes and designs before using the better quality paper for a finished project.",2 "Good. Slight communication issues. But overall a good sender. Got my product fast and it was as told. Would only ask that the product com with a receipt next time.",2 "Works great I recommend this pen for anyone artist who uses a lot of markers and like to draw slightly more realistic",4 "Fast I purchased this as a gift and was very happy with how fast I received the merchandise. It was in new packaging, which was great since is was part of a gift.",4 "Perfect for transferring printed images I purchased this blender pen to use for transferring graphics printed from my laser printer onto fabric, wood, metal, etc. It works perfectly for that application. I'm very pleased with this product.",4 "Didn't work to well for me... I thought I'd use this to smooth and blend colors with my Prismacolor colored pencils. Well that turned out terrible! The paper looked all damp after using this and the colors did not blend to well or look smooth but only worse. I also couldn't clean the tip of the markers after using it as it was shown in the instructions so I guess it will be ruined anyway. What a waste of money.",0 "very satisfied Item came in earlier than i expected and in perfect condition. overall i am very happy with my order and will order form this company again.",4 "Not Worth It So I bought this marker in hopes that I could blend all my colors together, when it only makes everything separate and works like photoshop's doge tool, but only kinda. all in all, not really worth it.",0 "BUY FROM THIS COMPANY! CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR GRAFFITI ARTIST GRANDSON This was a gift for my grandson who is a graffiti artist. i did not realize this was considered an ""accepted"" form of art until researching this subject and was quite surprised.A High School approved and used my grandson's artwork on the side of a building, I am proud of him for that. I ordered this to go with his Prismacolor markers, sketch books also a gift. I am hoping this gift helps to spur his art and dreams.What amazed me about this is , it was not an Amazon 'quick ship' item and this wonderful company got it to him in two days for Christmas without charging additional shipping. A big ""thank you"" to them. I was not expecting delivery for 10 days and was so surprised it made it for Christmas. It made it extra nice he received all his gifts at the same time. If you buy Markers I found it is important to buy this blender marker as well.Mediocracy is so rampant these days so it is refreshing to see someone go out of their way in doing their job. Again, thank you for going beyond the call of duty.",4 "good the prisma coloress blender is very goodI an study fashion design, this product serves me to make my illustrationsj",3 "Blender Works as advertised...My first adventure into colored pencils. I think they are great, lots of fun....",4 "Prisma color blending marker The marker is great, but I was really dissapointed that the seller wrapped an inventory sticker around the entire marker and when I tried to take it off, it messed up the actual prismacolor label and left nasty sticker residue down the marker shaft.",2 "this is like magic This blender took my colored pencil to another level. All of my colors become richer and it makes for more vibrant picture. Must have for artists.",4 "My first love This marker completes me and my art work, now I can make effects never possible before. It's just a must have tool!",4 "Professional Grade but Not the Best I am a fashion illustration student, and I've used a lot of blender markers and blending techniques.As far as blenders go, Prismacolor is professional grade, but every professor I know recommends the Chartpak blender (and ONLY the Chartpak blender). This is because, on a whole, Chartpak markers are a lot ""wetter"" than Prismacolors (which are ""drier"" markers) and blending relies very much on mixing colors before they're too dry and anchored on your marker paper. Chartpak blenders also usually cost about $3 or $4, so it's not too much of a price increase over Prismacolors (usually $2 or $3 at local art stores in NYC).For an even more economical option, if you're a painter, you could try blending markers and colored pencils with Gamsol or another oil paint thinning medium + tortillions. You get a lot more control and it's cheaper, but it takes a bit of practice.",2 "Got here fast and works perfectly! I never thought much of markers before because I would use cheap Crayola brands. I never knew markers like these existed! The color is exact. They don't leave those horrible streaks that the Crayola markers leave. I also like Copic and these are very similar to them. The only difference about Prismacolor is it has a little bit of a scent like Sharpie but it's not a big deal! especially if you want to save a couple of dollars. These Colorless benders blend them together perfectly.",4 "Celtic Queen Just another of the greatest product lines on earth! So far, Prismacolor has never disappointed me. I'm beginning to think they never will. Of course, they are partnered up with Amazon, so that about says it all. I intend to purchase more of their products as I progress in my new hobby. Colorizing isn't as easy as you might think. It all depends on the degree of detail and effects, both of which depend on products like this one. To quote one of my favorite TV characters, "Victory is mine!"",4 "It works well... This blender from Prismacolor works well on art done with the Spectrum Noir pens and Staedtler's colored ink pens. Those are the brands I am working with right now and this does the job. Nice blender...you can get rid of any little lines and also use it for shading.",3 "The best The best your prismacolor markers, blends very well you can't see the lines between the colors i love this product.",4 "About the pen It's a great blender pen. It arrived later than they said it would, but I think it was because of the holidays. The pen itself works. I got no complaints.",3 "Excellent for blending! If you need some added oomph in blending your Prismas (whether markers or colored pencils - it works for both!) get this. It's fairly cheap and gives you nice minimal-streak smooth blending. With colored pencil it literally breaks it down to be liquid and it blends like a wet medium should. With ink it provides a clean transition between colors. I HAVE to have this!",3 "Gotta have! Wonderful necessity for your markers! Works flawlessly to blend the Prisma color markers to create beautiful shading in the art.",4 "Great Concept - Tricky Execution We received this as a much desired gift. My girls both have ridiculously extensive Iwako collections, so the idea of making their own erasers was very appealing. We're a crafty bunch and are quite familiar with the Sculpey brand - we love it!With this particular clay, however, it was a bit tricky to produce a product that actually erased. After much trial and error, we determined that the erasibility of the product was dependent on the baking time. Per Sculpey.com:""Bake at 250 F (130 C) for 15 minutes per 1/4 in (6 mm) thickness. DO NOT MICROWAVE. Baking should be completed by an adult. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME""Those familiar with ""normal"" Sculpey will notice that this is NOT the same temperature as usual.One factor which could lead to a less than ideal eraser is the calculation of the baking time. The designs that we came up with were rather small - neither of my girls seemed to want a brick/paperweight sized eraser...picky, aren't they. Anyway, smaller size = smaller parts, of varying sizes and thickness. It is difficult to determine the bake time of, for example, a strawberry that is an inch at the top, tapering down to an 1/8th of an inch at the bottom. Add to that the leaves and stem, each with their own thickness, and you end up needing a degree in advanced calculus just to determine a proper baking time.So, purchase this product knowing that:1. Over baking ='s no erasing.2. Determining an ideal bake time involves a learning curve.3. Once #'s 1. and 2. are overcome, this stuff makes wonderfully fun erasers, sure to generate the admiration of one's peers and a possible sales opportunity for your kids.And, finally,4. Sculpey is rather chintzy with this clay. Don't expect to get that much of each color.All in all, I would still recommend this product for children 7-8 and above.",3 "Eraser Clay This is the 3rd time we've purchased this item. My creative son loves to make erasers of his own vision. He enjoys the sculpting of the clay and the baking. He uses the erasers in school and all his friends comment on them. I would recommend this product since it is imaginative and not messy at all!!",4 "Perfect for my 9-year-old grand daughter My grand daughter likes crafts. There seems to be plenty of this Sculpey clay to keep making erasers for days. There are many colors to use, and every day when we speak on the phone, she tells me what new erasers she has made. I am particularly pleased that there seems to be enough clay to last a long time. I tried the erasers, and I have to admit I have used better erasers, but they will erase.",4 "Eraser Clay?!? Really Sculpey I think that is a stretch.... My 2 girls love Sculpey clay, so when I saw they offered clay to make erasers I knew they would love that too. They had lots of fun making all kinds of erasers, but that's where the fun ends. The clay does NOT erase. It just leaves a colored smear on the paper. If you are looking for something fun and creative for your kids buy some regular Sculpey clay, but don't waste your money on this. Its not worth it.",1 "Fun concept. Didn't seem to work well as an eraser Maybe I over baked the clay, though I was careful not to, but it doesn't erase well. Leaves a dark mark.It is fun to sculpt and comes with two tools for creating fine details. The colors are very vibrant and pretty.I'll experiment more with baking times and if I notice a substantial difference in the erasability, I'll update my review.",2 "Better than regular clay My 10-year old son loves to build things with clay, but then it just sits around our house collecting dust. I got this so his projects would be useful. He also loves to collect odd erasers to use at school, so it's an added bonus! If you follow the instructions, the erasers turn out perfect.",4 "Cool Stuff Product work just as described. My niece loved it. I will be purchasing more of this for the rest of the children in the family.",4 "GR8! This product is great. It is soft so that makes it easy to mold. The clay really works. After reading reviews I was worried because people said it did not work. They erase well. GR8 stuff!",4 "Nice Needles I am happy with this product. The knitting needle is of high quality and I did not notice any snagging where the needles join the cable. That is so important when trying to knit an afghan. I am very pleased.",4 "Nice, smooth needles I recently picked up knitting and have been using this needle for a couple of months. The needles are smooth and easy to work with, which has helped me knit faster. My only complaint is that the wire curls up and sometimes gets in the way of my yarn. It is convenient for stuffing the project into a backpack for travel, though.",4 "Just good needles They're just good knitting needles. Not a ton to say about them - they do the job. My afghan (what I purchased these for) got a little tangled at first, but once I worked past the initial few rows, everything was great.",4 "needles are ok I have a lot of Boye needles, including other size/length circulars and am really frustrated at how stiff the cable is. It is really slowing me down because I'm constantly fighting with it instead of zooming thru the baby blanket I'm making. The needles themselves are great, the joints where the needles meet the cable are smooth and don't snag, but the cable makes the needles nearly unusable. Unfortunately I will be buying a different brand in order to finish the blanket.",2 "works great It took some getting used to. I like it. Working in the round is different but more fun. try it.",4 "Sturdy Seems well made. I am a newbie at this and decided to try some circular needles after hearing good reviews. Seems this pair is nice and nearly all boye products have impressed me.",3 "Knitting needles Great item got to me just in time for a switch to longer needles. Good price and a great brand.",4 "Cheesey The cord that connects the two needles is cheesey. I can't even begin to knit something with these things. The area where the needles and cord connects is tilted the wrong way as well; so it will be impossible to make a circle even if the cord relaxes.",1 "good knitting needles It's Boye and aluminum - of course they are good knitting needles. I prefer aluminum to bamboo, which can catch yarn and be hard to work with. I'm using these to make a shawl and am happy with how they are working out.",4 "Easy to use needles I started the afgan on regular 14 inch needles but after about tenth row got to bulky , 102 stitches . So switched to the circular, this is my first atempt to use these and they work great for somthing this size. Am making a flat laying, same on both sides afgan using Patons Melody yarn and it is easy going.",4 "I have found a new love in circular knitting needles. Another pair of circular needles from Amazon. They come right to my door so that my projects don't wait a long time to be finished. We live in a town with no access to yarn or needle supplies. Amazon has all the items that I need. Go Amazon.",4 "INCORRECT PHOTO OF ITEM POSTED Safco 9417 is a smaller item than the one Amazon is showing here. Be sure you see a photo of it online before you order so you'll know what you're getting.",3 "wonderful organizer Great organizer. Trying to use it to keep the kitchen island clutter to a low rumble. Very sturdy and easy to put together. Would work well on a desk, too (a large-sized desk).",4 "well made and attractive piece of furniture I am happy with my choice. I use it for storage as I am short of space. It is so attractive, too.",4 "It's ok. The item had arrived prompty and undamaged. Assembly was simple and fast. The item is as pictured and very much functional. The unit seems sturdy, except for the 2 adjustable shelves, which are just flimsy cardboard. The rest of the unit is made of the average laminated particle board, nothing spectacular. I wish it was solid wood. The price is a bit stiff for a particle board item, but overall I am ok with my purchase.",2 "The rage for order Yesterday on NPR I heard Terry Gross interview lyricist Stephen Sondheim on the occasion of his 80th birthday. He said that like every artist he writes for one overriding purpose: to bring order to the chaos of human experience. If that's true, I'd have to infer that each of us--even those of us who sit at a desk pushing pencils or using a keyboard--is at heart a creative artist.None of our objets d'art attains perfection, but this Safco model comes an awfully lot closer than some of the other ""desktop organizers"" that I saw (and even ordered) on Amazon. Be aware that pictures can be highly misleading, and that an attractive, sturdy-looking organizer may turn out to be little more than a floppy cardboard box making your desk more disordered not to mention uninviting than ever. Look for the constituent material in the description. Also, check seller and price. And finally, compare prices of the same model in different colors.I actually preferred white or grey, until I noticed that my preferred color would cost me an additional thirty percent. Also, I ordered directly from Amazon so there would be no questions about later communications, should they be necessary. Moreover, Amazon with Prime was the lowest priced model in the bunch (though now it appears you'll have to wait longer to receive this item from Amazon--although sometimes, despite that qualifier, Amazon's product has arrived more quickly than a sub-vendor's).Besides storing a few odds and ends, I'm looking for an organizer that will prevent items--staplers, pencils, thumb drives, even iPods--from slipping off the back end of my desk to behind the steam radiator (which requires me to use a mechanical extension grip to retrieve them). This one, at almost 30"" wide, will certainly limit by efforts to clean out the mess that accumulates behind my radiator, but you should be aware that Safco makes a wider model just like this--though at a proportionate increase in price.",4 "Sticker Maker My daughters got their sticker maker almost 5 years ago. We've been buying supplies every Christmas since. The product works great for putting adhesive on the back of so many of their arts and crafts. The design works great and we haven't had any trouble out of it. The roll goes fast though. It would be nice to be able to just get the sticker roll for a little less $.",4 "Love it No complaints I love this product. I purchased it after receiving several reccomendations from fellow crafters.",4 "Xyron Sticker Machine Refill Great product. I wish it was a bit cheaper but it's really fun and the kids love to make their own stickers so its worth the price. Needed to read instructions on removal and installation the first time but it was easy after that.",4 "Yay! It came in the mail far faster than I expected, and is a great product. I knew I was getting low, but I ran out the day it came, perfect timing.",4 "Doesn't even stick This was a total waste of money. The adhesive rolls up on the back and doesn't even stick to your picture or scrapbook page.",0 "Great Fun! Bought the Xyron unit for my granddaughters birthday. She had so much fun that I am ordered this refill for Christmas. The repositionable stickers are great. My granddaughter loves arts and crafts more than any toy, so this product has been terrific. I am sure I will be ordering more!",4 "LOVE these brushes! Loew Cornell--these are the best brushes for watercolor painting! Please do not stop making them!These brushes rate 6 stars!",4 "Excellent brush I use this brush for acrylic painting, and it is the best brush I have. I am pretty new to painting with acrylics and have had trouble finding a brush that lets the paint flow off the brush as I want it to. This one works.",4 "For buying these (this) for makeup = bad idea Okay, first I off I think I should say that I only bought these (this) for makeup because I was experimenting with filling in my brows. The reason I bought these (this) is because I was TOTALLY MISLEAD BY THE PICTURE AND DESCRIPTION. I assumed I was buying these (this) as a set, like in the picture. I'm no pro artist, and I wanted a small one, so when searched, it came up with this. I saw one I would like in the picture, and thought it was a great deal because I would get all the rest in the picture too. It DOES SAY ""Brushes"", and I assumed that ""round no. 101"" meant some kind of brush line, not a single brush. So I was very dissatisfied and mislead with the prodcut. It was too large to even use it for what I intended it for- strokes that look like hairs.I guess for painting it would be okay. This isn't for minute details, and there isn't a lot of hairs- and the hairs are kind of staggered so they kind of ""lead up"" to a point- so they spread a lot when you press it on something. These (this) Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold II Short-Handle Paint Brushes size 2 round no. 101 are nothing they are (is) expected to be.BAD SELLER- didn't even bother sending it back because I though it would be to much hassle, even though I opened the package and only one stinking, small-headed, 9 dollar brush was there.",0 "Yarka Gouache Set Yarka gouache is a good for the money. It has strong pigment. Not a great lightfastness of the colors. It is very opaque; pencil drawing does not show through the paint. It does not leave streaks of color but leaves round spots when you cover a large area. It is safe for kids, ACMI non-toxic.The jars are very difficult to open and when you do open it, the paint often splashes. After paint dries it becomes much lighter. The thickness of the paint is inconsistent. Black is more watery than other colors. Yarka is far from professional quality.",1 "Russian Yarka Gouache pots I have been using these for about 10 years. They are easy to use. I agree about their light fastness, but I often combine them with other watercolors and even spray them after use with a clear fixative so they do not run when I back and stretch the xuan paper.I have also used them on silk and found them to be very good.The Dancing BRush",3 "Not For a Desk If you have a work bench and can nail/screw the base of this lamp, it might be ok. It advertises that it can be clamped to the edge of a desk, but the clamp is not sturdy enough on its own to hold the lamp/magnifier upright.Assembly of the lamp is not difficult, I did like the magnifying glass feature, but the first time I moved the lamp, it fell out of the base/clamp onto the floor & the light bulb (not included) broke. The return policy was excellent & I used that the day after I bought the lamp. Nice concept, very cheaply executed.I do not recommend this product. See also the reviews for ALVIN Magnifier Swing-arm Lamp Black, also sold by Amazon. There are 21 reviews of that one, most of them positive, so maybe it's me.",0 "Great Inventions! These are the handiest little items. They go on the end of your large knitting needles so thatyour yarn doesn't fall off. I had been looking everywhere for them but all I could find was theends for small knitting needles. But Amazon had them! Thanks again Amazon!",4 "Finally It took me a long time to find end-caps that fit my larger needles for afghan making. It seems counter intuitive since it takes so long to knit those and the stitches are large enough that they can slip off needles easily if you're not careful. They just seem a little pricey for what they are.",4 "If you want a dozen, order a dozen Shawn Alfaro says she's ""not pleased"". I'm not pleased with her review; it is based on her mistake and giving the item one star is wrong and misleading. The item she ordered was obviously for one bottleBadger Storage Bottles 3/4 oz. jar with lid fits models 100, 150, 200, and 350. The description reads ""Clear glass jar with black plastic lid"", that's ""jar"", not ""jars"". She got what she ordered and should have rated it on that basis. If she wanted twelve she should have ordered Badger Airbrush 50-0052B 3/4 oz. jar & cover 12-PK (box of 12) BADGER. They are cheaper by the dozen, but you have to do your homework.",4 "i only got one jar instead of 12!!!!!!! i had ordered these a few days ago and instead of 12, I got 1!not pleased!",0 "Don't buy this set Don't buy this set. The box makes it look alluring - but it is incredibly cheaply made and inside the dividers etc are chipped cracked and broken. The six colors are not even theessentials. Better to get a wood box and buy a primary set of colors.I'm sorry I went for it, but the paints themselves are still fine.",1 "Not woth the money I bought the set at a local art store with a 50% off coupon. I paid 40.00 and I feel I still paid way too much. The box is cheap, I had to glue a divider in place as soon as I got it home. The paint is fine, but a cardboard shoe box would have worked as well as the one I got.",1 "Quality set Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Artist Studio Wood Box SetAmazon.com offers new and used items for sale on their website. This customer who offered the bad review must have purchased a used set from another consumer. Winsor & Newton is a well known manufacturer of high quality art supplies. This set is very nicely presented in a two drawer wooden box with lots of paint and brushes. We only sell brand new, shrink wrapped sets. This set makes a terrific gift.",4 "Not what I wanted/expected Researched a number of sites looking for silver-plated spacers and the selection was very poor. Decided on this and like the others I purchased this is cheap-looking, no detail.",2 "Beads I Love These Beautiful Pieces! I would order this again if I find another. Looking forward to putting it together with my beads.",4 "Very pretty paper There isn't much that can be said for reviewing paper, but here are the basics:*Pretty patterns*Precision cut, so the paper is as close to a perfect square as anyone will ever get*Folds nicely*Thin enough that the thickness of the paper doesn't cause a problem when working with multiple layers... if you're a careful folderMy only complaint is that this paper is somewhat ""slick"" against itself. This leads to problems when folding boxes or modular origami that holds together better when using paper that is slightly abrasive, embossed, or patterned. Otherwise, very nice paper.",3 "Pretty colors but... I don't know if all of the paper is like this, but the paper I got is printed just a little 'off'. The end result is somewhat painful to the eyes- like wearing the wrong glasses prescription. While it is cut into perfect squares, the paper is very thin and I end up getting little wrinkles in places I don't want them. So, it's usable, but not great.",1 "knitting needles I was pleased how fast they arived. I had my knitting needles on time for my next project.",4 "Good Stuff Quick drying and easy to apply. The color was a little darker then pictured but I would buy again. First time using casein paint.",3 "Best little Machine That Could I love this machine. Brother has made a solid, well built machine. It is mostly plastic on the body, but feels well built and sturdy. It is heavy feeling and doesnt feel cheap at all.Threading it to start with was super simple but the automatic needle threader took some getting used to because I'd never seen one before. Now, that I have gotten use to it though, I can thread the sewing machine, start to finish in 10-15 seconds. Amazing.I really love the drop in bobbin. It has a little plastic window so you can see the bobbin, use the plastic bobbins as well and you can keep an eye on your bobbin thead levels easily. Using metal bobbins blocks the view of the thread, but that is no fault of the machines.Plenty of stitch options are included. Numerous bits and pieces are included but I have yet to need them. I use the extension Table extensively as I am a quilter and it comes loose pretty easily, unfortanately.But all in all, that is my only real complaint. It runs quietly and pretty damn fast for my taste.Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4 "Nice little sewing machine for the price I bought this machine because I liked the look, and the price was right. It is a solid little sewing machine that works great and is also lightweight to carry around. I find the positions and adjustments for width and length and needle position counter-intuitive, and I have to check the manual to get them right (might just take getting used to.) Also I sometimes have to re-thread the bobbin to get it working smoothly. I love the big platform, and I am happy with all the stitches it does. A good value.",3 "Looks good but... I used my newly purchased machine to straight stitch in the ditch of a table runner. After that, nothing I could do could get the top thread and bobbin thread to lock together. The table runner stitches were very tightly together(I couldn't take stitches out if I wanted). I checked everything again and again and the manual of course, but to no avail. Out came my 30 year old Pfaff.",1 "Edward Gorey A good puzzle even though the colors are slightly pale. Gorey's illustrations are wonderful and the puzzle is full of his whimsical characters.",3 "great puzzle, some issue with the design The puzzle was a great design, difficult because of the pale color scheme but fun for that reason. My criticism is the black border at the bottom and top are extremely difficult if not impossible to put together--several pieces seemed to fit into the same open spots so I'm not sure how well the pieces are cut. Starting with the border and working in worked no better for me, as the edge that I created was much longer than the puzzle (i.e. too many pieces seemed to fit perfectly together), and I couldn't figure out which pieces didn't belong. Starting from the inside and working toward the border was no better on the bottom of the puzzle. Frustrating, but not in a fun or challenging way.",3 "Dissatisfied Too many of the stickers aren't sticky at all and need to be reinforced with glue, which totally defeats their purpose.",1 "Love 'em but cheaper MSRP My daughter loves these foam stickers, but we bought them at the local toys r us for full price at seven ninety nine. She has played with them for a week or two already and barely made a dent in the bucket. Great fun, just don't pay too much for them.",4 "Not the product shown in picture I wanted the product that was in the picture, but unfortunately I did not get it. I got a bunch of pastel stickers of dolphins and bugs. Now, I didn't mind so much since they were still ""crazy creature,"" but I did want bright colored stickers, NOT pastels.I won't be purchasing again.",1 "Shiva Casein oil set The Casein oils came as promised, look exactly as advertised but I haven't started the project they're intended to be used for.",4 "Neutral I haven't had the opportunity to use this paper yet,but I like the texture of it.... it's smooth...I can't stand bumpy paper when it comes to drawing.",4 ":3 It's a copic what more do you need to know? It's awesome in every way, and It's much much much better than using a pen or a permanent marker to fill in black areas.",4 "Perfect drawing pen Ever get sick of the smell of your large Sharpie? Or sick of the black smudges when you use your water based broad tip pen? Thats where I was when I found the Copic 100-S dual point marker. This pen is GREAT! Its a perfect complement for the artist working on comic book art. Whether your new or been doing it for a while, the Copic marker will speed up your process, give you razor sharp crisp black lines, and for me, actually made me feel like the art was more ""finished"" when I used this pen. The quality of ink is outstanding, the smell is nearly non-existent, and the longevity of the pan is going to impress you. If you work comic book art, or caricatures when quality lines and speed are important this pen is for you too! Highly recommended.",4 "I'm not sure why this item was characterized as a toy, but . . . The copic sketch marker I got to use for making Chinese characters (I'm taking a class in Chinese right now), and it works very well for that use. I used it to make some handmade flash cards, and writing with it helped me to remember the characters better.",2 "Who needs lego? I beg you good people, if you can find a more enjoyable time with another toy then may the psychiatric field have mercy on your soul! The giggling lunacy of ecstasy as I papered the cutlery drawer, the scissor draw, and lo the junk drawer! I had to take a break then lest I go into some form of plastic-induced coma of pure joy. What a blast, buy a roll, buy ten rolls! I wonder if I can coat my dashboard in this stuff . . .",4 "Great in the kitchen! I bought this for my kitchen cabinets and love it! It wipes clean so easily and I haven't had a problem with it unsticking itself like some do. It applied easily and the measured lines on the backing make it easy to cut. After almost a year, it still sticks just as good as when I laid it and still looks really good. This will definitely last me awhile!",4 "Is not 1"" square I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1"" x 1"" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is ""1 cm/.625 inches"" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1"" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1"" x 1"" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use.",2 "Broke the third time I used it This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again.",0 "Not as described I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again.",1 "Works well, but not 1"" The 1"" square punch actually creates a square that fits inside a 1.5"" diameter circle. This means the square is more like 1.06066017 inches. (Diameter of the circle is 1.5 inches. If you put a square in the circle, the diagonal line across the square is 1.5"", creating a triangle with a 1.5"" hypotenuse and unknown size of each side. A squared plus B squared = C squared. if A=B, you get 2A^2=1.5^2. It's easy to solve from there...)It doesn't matter a lot, except if you are creating squares that you want to fit into a larger project - like cover a certain size surface. As you put square next to square, the difference adds up surprisingly quickly!",2 "Works well No negative comments. Excellent, useful punch! Clean cut! Great for greeting cards, to use both punch and punched out star.",4 "Wonderful Product Works great and easy to use. We purchased this to make stars for a VBS picture frame project. Thought it would punch through foam, but the foam was too think. Ended up using cardstock, which worked wonderfully, and took a lot less time than cutting each star by hand.",4 "Smaller than I thought I bought this item to make decorations for my husband's send off party for his deployment. When it said 1 inch I was thinking that the star would be about the size of a quarter. But it's not. Its about the size of a penny. The description could be better for this item. However I did get it to work. I just had to change some things up a bit. And the product works great. I would have just bought a bigger size had I known how small this was.",3 "Don't Buy The machine worked great at first, but the electronics went and their is no local repair shop. The only trained shop authorized by Singer is in KY. And from what several repair service people have told me this will happen every two years at a cost from $200 - $800. This was a very costly mistake.",0 "Disappointed I have had my Futura CE 100 for less than 3 years and have spent of the cost of the machine in repairs. Very disappointed in this Singer product. I am from Louisiana and the nearest facility that works on them is in Kentucky. Getting help was really hard. Then I finally got it fixed and bought a new computer and it won't upload the program. Now I have to spend more $$$$$$ to get an upgraded program for it so that I can see if it will work for a little while again. Never, never, never will I buy another one again. Will switch to Brother",0 "Not a good buy I have had my machine for a little over 3 years and it has had numerous problems. It is very difficult to thread. My bobbin casing is always catching the thread and coming out. I have had to fix it many times. Sometimes the machine just doesn't sew right and I have to turn it off for a while and later it is just fine??? It is a very inconsistant machine that has little to no direction from the manual on the problems I encountered. I would spend a little extra and get a better machine.",1 "Don't buy it! OMG! If I had known then what I know now! This machine is way too sensitive and spends most of its time beeping warning messages because it doesn't like the thread, fabric or whatever else you try to do. I'm an accomplished sewer and I can tell you, this machine isn't worth the money to spend most of your time fighting with it. I wish I had bought something else. So disappointed with this machine. If you want to sew your way and not have the machine try to tell you what you can or can't do, buy something else.",0 "buyer beware this machine is a nightmare. i recieved mine about a year ago and it has been in the shop several times each to the tune of $100 or more. everything has gone out on it, the warranty is a joke. i still have not completed an entire design without it churping at me that the design transmission has been interrupted and cannot resume. go with the brother brand. afforable and reliable.",0 "Not the Machine It Should Be I bought this machine two years ago. At the time, it was $800 (no, I didn't buy it from Amazon).I have never been able to use the embroidery feature. Set-up is VERY involved. Once set up, I was unable to figure out how to download the design into the machine, so that feature is a bust.As far as sewing, I like the one step buttonhole foot. I DON'T like that the needle down feature has to be tapped every time you stop the machine, so that feature is a bust.The zig-zag feature is not adjustable. I am forced to sew with a wide zig-zag.I use the machine for general sewing, but I really don't like it.",1 "buyer beware Terrible machine for embroidery. I have replaced most of the moving parts for the embroidery feature and it still won't work right. Do Not Buy This Machine if you are looking for an embroidery machine.",0 "you should bring the box but NO came in I NEED THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION CD Without that I can not use, you should bring the box but NO came in, not if I can help with this please, thanks!",0 "Finicky, hard to install software and must buy upgrade software for newer computers I bought this years ago for full retail price. I was excited to get an embroidery machine and sewing combination. The plan was to use only one machine but it turned out not to be a good idea as the feed dogs kept popping up during embroidery. I finally permanently removed them as it kept destroying my projects. Since then very little issues with embroidery but disappointed that I couldn't get it to work for both. The E setting for tension is usually too loose so be prepared to turn up that tension.Something I wish I would have known, the hand dial for the needle has a serious design flaw. It is gapped just enough that you can get your fingers and palm pinched and cause blood blisters or even draw blood. So painful! This would have been enough for me to buy another machine.Also, the software was a pain to install years ago and I have worked as an IT tech writing programs and setting up networks, replacing computer parts, installing software for several years. They did fix this when I upgraded my home computer but unfortunately, this was an additional expense for me as I had to buy an upgrade software for $100! I was not happy and felt Singer should have made this update available for free considering how much this machine cost when it first came out.The embroidery is painfully slow, takes about two hours for anything with intricate details and the centering isn't always accurate. I recommend saving up and buying something else. I was a diehard Singer fan, have had one for nearly 25 years, but they are not the workhorses they once were. Now they are cheap, poorly designed and don't perform consistently.",2 "Singer sewing machine I really like this sewing machine. Is perfect to for me because it will help me to create many things for my home. I thing that the machine is complete, because I can to add some of feet for sewing, quilting, etc. besides I can create many embroideries, I can't spend a lot of money, then the singer CE-100 Futura sewing and embroidery is perfect for me.I really appreciate if you sending me as soon as possible. Thank you.",2 "Neat idea What makes this product so attractive is that by connecting it to a computer you can get an endless amount of embroidery designs. It is also a full feature sewing machine.I bought this item for my wife's birthday. It does everything that is advertised. The sewing functions are straight forward, and everything worked as it should.The embroidery isn't as staight forward. The instructions are very poor, and limited. Although I have to admit, that I figured most of it out fairly quickly. The embroidery is slow, and of course you have to change thread for every color change in your pattern. The designs came out looking good. I also downloaded some free designs from other sites, and they worked just as well.My problem with this machine is two fold. The one we bought broke after only a few hours of use. It was a minor problem. The bobbin holder had a crack where the tension screw goes in. At first everything was fine, but within a few hours the thread started catching in the crack until it was unusable. I'm sure that this won't be a problem for most customers.The second problem is much more severe in my opinion. No one has parts for the machine, and it's near impossible to even get a parts list. One item that doesn't come with the machine that my wife wanted was a zipper foot. The part number for that item was listed in the book, but when I went to find it, absolutely no one had it. I even wrote Singer's part's department, and they wrote back telling me to call.It's a neat machine. As long as you get one that works, and aren't concerned about parts availability, I don't think you can find a better ebroidery machine for less money.",2 "Not a good choice I DID own the Singer CE100 (until I returned it!) and speak from personal experience. I purchased this as an embroidery machine rather than a sewing machine and was sadly disappointed. There seems to be a communication problem between the software and the machine. My husband, who makes his living working with software and hardware, spent 15 hours trying to get it to communicate properly and consistently; finally he gave up in frustration.Error messages don't always display and, when the machine would simply refuse to run, we were left having to guess at what the problem could be. On the other hand, sometimes the machine would just stop and an accurate error message--""thread broken""- would be displayed in spite of the fact that the machine was threaded properly and the thread was intact. This machine, at least in its embroidery capacity, is most certainly NOT user friendly and getting online help is a joke! To make matters worse, the manual instructions are unclear and inadequate. After three wasted days of hassle, we finally returned the machine for a refund.A MUCH better choice, in my opinion, is the Brother 6500. It's a litle more expensive, but well worth it. The software is easy to use and the machine is a delight. It took us less than an hour to uncrate it, set it up, and get it working correctly. This is a much better value.",0 "Takes a little effort, but you can't beat the price I have owned my Futura for a little over a year. I was interested in an embroidery machine with a larger field-- I own a brother PE-400D, which I love, but the embroidery field is small.I am the type who likes to monogram towels, burp cloths, etc-- just for fun and as gifts.I loved the idea of the Futura being powered by the computer rather than those expensive embroidery cards. I had bought several of them for my Brother, and they seemed way over-priced for what you get.I also purchased the Hyperfont software so I can now use ANY true-type font on this machine. That is so fun! I can also download ANY embroidery design onto my machine. The Futura reads ALL formats. They have a ton of free designs out on their site, too.As far as the machine operation itself-- I would agree that it can be a little tempermental at times. The tension has never seemed to register correctly and you have to experiment with it at times to find the right balance. The proper stablizers and thread are critical.If you are computer savvy at all, I would say you can figure out just about anything on this machine yourself-- without the help of customer support. The DVD/CDs they include are really helpful.For the price you just can't beat this machine-- I researched and researched before I bought. You will pay at least $1000 for the next step up for a machine with comparable sewing field and you won't be able to use your computer. Brother does have a step up machine for about $700 but you will still be tied to those cards.This machine is DEFINITELY NOT for everyone. It takes patience and can make you mad at times. You need a good deal of common sense to be able to operate it. The high-end machines definitely work without the hassle, but you are also paying the price for them.If you are like me, and just want to have the ability to embroider here and there for family and friends, then this might be a good buy for you.",2 "Great Strarter Machine I wanted to get into machine embroidery to embroider on the quilts I make. This machine is the cats meow. I am able to embroider, and download tons of free designs off the internet (@ annthegran for one). Other machines that I looked at were on sale for half price $1399. I don't know about you but that was way out of my price range. Then you have to pay from $130-$150 for design cards that you get maybe 10 - 20 designs on, and if you want to be able to download off the internet $599 for a box that can do what this machine can when hooked up to any laptop or computer. The only thing I would recommend is that when you purchase this machine you purchase it from a dealer. Not to bad mouth amazon, I love amazon. But when you purchase this machine mail order Singer service centers will NOT honor the warranty. Also when you purchase this machine from a dealer you get unlimited lessons on your machine (not that you need it, if you know the first thing about computers and sewing machines this machine is a breeze to work), and deals on thread and stabalizers. Good luck with your choice. I hope this has helped.",4 "Great to sew, but embroidery really requires Prozac I really wanted to like it. I tried hard to like this machine.This thing sews beautifully, but if you want a sewing machine with a lot of great stitches, there are a lot of better choices at a lower price. For embroidery, it leaves so much to be desired that it's a shame to call this an embroidery machine.The software is a little difficult and the manual doesn't do much to help you through it. There is a 90+ page manual on the installation CD but they don't bother to tell you that. It's a well kept secret. Once you've ingested that 90 or so pages, it's a snap to use the software.The CE100 is pretty basic and the CE200 comes with digitizing software but you can buy it as a separate item for around $200 if you're set on buying the CE100.As far as support for the machine, I'm sure you'll get it if you buy it from a dealer. I bought mine online and several months later, I am still having problems getting the machine to stitch out embroidery designs. Maybe I got a lemon? Maybe.Whether I got a bad one or not is irrelevant. What really matters is the support I have gotten (or rather, haven't gotten) from Singer Support. Calls leave me on hold for over an hour until I have to hang up because my ear is numb. Daily emails go ignored and unanswered. Rare answers are sketchy and unrelated to the problems I'm having. I've resorted to hardcopy letters mailed with samples of the embroidery with notes written on it to show the poor stitch quality, the broken threads, the large loops (even with adjustments). So far? I have five months left on the warranty and Singer just doesn't feel the need to resolve anything.So, basically, if you have a few hundred bucks and feel like dumping more money in after you've spent that, and you like being ignored, treated badly, and really would like a large blue and white electric paperweight, then this Singer Futura CE100 is for you.",0 "Absolutely Love It, I'm a beginner, it's not hard to use! My husband bought this for me a year ago, I had never used an embroidery machine before. I was kind of scared about having to learn the new technology. I flipped through the manual for about 30 minutes and then got started, it worked easily and effortlessly. I use the software to digitize clipart and drawings that I scan into the computer, it is so much fun! Family members and friends are always so impressed when they see what I make. I'm going to a wedding in a month and I plan on monogramming some towels as a present.I've never had any problem with the bobbin or software. However, sometimes if I cancel the embroidery transmission halfway through, the machine will start flashing and I wont be able to start a new project until I unplug the USB, turn off the machine, and restart my computer. But that only happens very rarely. Also, when I first got the machine I had trouble with thread breakage because I had unknowingly bought very poor quality rayon thread. I now use good quality polyester and the thread never breaks anymore. I recommend this machine!",4 "Doesn't work more often than it does work As an embroidery machine, this one is lousy. I have had two of these machines. The first one arrived with a broken thread spool holder, which was made of plastic instead of metal. Right away I wondered about the quality of the parts inside the machine. I got a replacement machine from Amazon, which I have had for three months. I've had to make two visits to the local warranty center and several calls and emails to the Singer Futura customer support line. I estimate that about half of my embroidery projects are ruined by the machine. Any little thing makes it jam, which causes broken needles, damage to the bobbin case, and sometimes even holes in the fabric. It doesn't work well enough to be worth buying.",0 "There was a problem but now it is fixed!! These machines are awesome and powerful, but were getting poor reviews when they debuted in 2005 because of a bobbin problem and a software problem. Singer has moved to fix both problems. Newer stock of machines have a much-improved bobbin cover, which eliminates the problem of the bobbin getting progressively worse. A new version of the software has no known problems. You can update your software at their website, or call customer service to get the problem fixed. I have found their customer service to be first rate. Poke around the website for tons more information than is in the books that come with it.For a long time, embroidery machines were sort of the gift for the person who has everything. You had to be pretty rich to own one. It takes a lot of computer power to translate a pixel to a stitch, and embroidery machines were incredibly expensive, and subject to all kinds of problems. NOT a good financial investment for those of us with other claims on our cash; therefore, the machines were largely in the hands of older, more financially well-off individuals, and the designs available for them tended to be cutesy and trite. Singer has done the most brilliant thing by enabling us to put the computers we already OWN to work running the embroidery machine. You just hook this up to your laptop, and you can convert any file format to run on your machine. It has taken all the barriers to designing away with the (optional on the CE-100, included on the CE-200)Auto-Punch software, which enables you to convert any .bmp or .jpeg or .wmf or just about any little image file and turn it into an embroidery design. There is literally no limit to what you can do with it. And the stitch quality is excellent. Think about it--your kids can draw a picture, and you can turn it into an embroidery design! The mind reels!Singer is to be congratulated on making machine embroidery accessible to the masses. This is truly a breakthrough for creative people everywhere.",3 "Embroidery in wrong place; Bobbin thread shows on top I was very excited about getting this machine...thought Singer was a good name. I have had good things and bad things come from this machine. One major problem was that my bobbin thread was showing on the TOP of the item being embroidered. I adjusted the tension of the bobbin thread to 0, but the back of my item looked nicer than the front. My dealer replaced my machine. My new machine did the same thing only when I used a certain type of thread ""THE BOTTOM LINE"" bobbin thread. I quit using that and so far so good. (I think it likes thicker thread in the bobbon, so now I just use the same thread in the bobbin as I do in the top). Now I am having a HORRIBLE problem...the machine is sewing the design in the wrong place in the hoop. For example, the software says that the first letter would be 20 cm from the edge of the hoop...but the machine sews the first letter more like 50-60 cm from the edge. This causes the last letters of the design to be OFF THE HOOP. Things are left off center and I have to restabilize and rehoop to try to get something out of it (then it is NOT centered). I have read many reviews and none seem to recommend Singer from embroidery. I hear that Janome makes a good machine, but it costs more. Some of my embroidery has came out nice..but I have ruined MANY nice items from using this machine. It seems as though Singer should have some reserve fund to replace costs of all the things the machine has ruined. I am very frustrated and disappointed. For what it costs, this machine is ok. But if you have the extra money to spend, or would be doing this for payment (like you would be putting someone else's items into the machine) you may want to consider buying a better machine!",2 "A very expensive lesson Within hours of sewing on my new Singer CE-100 Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine my entire project was ruined. I was sewing with satin and a basic straight stitch when suddenly the bobbin housing popped out of the machine with such violent force that it broke the needle and jammed the satin so tightly into the machine that it had to be cut out of the machine. At first I thought it was because perhaps the bobbin was not loaded or because the tension was off and chalked it up to my excitement to rush into a new project on my hour old machine, however, after closer examination, two more needles, a yard of $95.00 satin and a half of a spool of thread, I learned that the housing which is made of flimsy plastic was split at the screw. The thread was getting caught in the split thus causing me to scrap my entire project, not to mention the time spent and emotional attatchment to my project... and now I am the disappointed owner of a useless machine. What a complete waste of time and expensive lesson this has been!",0 "I like this but.... I like the machine but it did not come with any of the Cd's or Dvd it should have for the embrodery. So I had to have them send another one out, get what's missing from mine and then send an entire machine back. :( I was in a pretty crafty mood this weekend and had plans for stuff but it will have to wait.",2 "So upset!! I received my new machine today and it's missing all the cd's!! Even the installation cd!!I can't even use it! I sure hope I can get it... for free!! I feel like I've been robbed!",0 "For a hobbyist it is great! This was my very first embroidery machine. It was very easy to learn, it quickly hooked up to my laptop to use the embroidery software or designs I had downloaded. The software that is made for it as an add-on is pretty good at digitizing. For the price you can't go wrong. It does excellent text and embroidery of designs. I've done numerous baby blankets, shirts, bibs, etc. Even changing colors is not a big deal with the manual needle threader. And the software lets you group your colors together before embroidering so that you only have to change each color once during embroidery.",4 "Singer Embroidery & Sewing Machine I bought this product used and with many pieces missing. The person who sold it to me was nice as could be and continues to send me the missing pieces, but I took it to a place that fixes sewing machines and he said he may not be able to fix it and that if he can it may be worth it to just buy a new machine... So, we shall see. I wish I could talk about ""how"" it works, but I haven't been able to get it there. If I do, I will tell you more.",0 "I love this machine! I have had a blast with this machine since it came out of the box! It is remarkably easy to use and the results have been wonderful.",4 "There is a website to get support and parts for this machine I do not own this machine so I'm only giving it 4 stars based on the research I've done on it, but I just read the review about not being able to find parts for this machine and would like to let everyone know that this site: jennys-sewing-studio.com does have all kinds of support for the Singer sewing machine line including parts, and yes even a zipper foot. I am almost sure that I will be purchasing this machine, and will write more about it later. I should mention that I previously owned a Pfaff 2144 embroidery sewing machine. Wonderful machine, but quite complicated and EXPENSIVE! I couldn't enjoy using it knowing how much I paid for it. I felt like to justify my cost, I needed to be using it constantly, talk about stress! The price of this machine is awsome. I paid over $5,000 for my Pfaff 2144 which I just sold and am now free of the stress it was causing me. Just something to think about when trying to find the right sewing/embroidery machine for your needs. At least at this price, I can enjoy sewing again without all the guilt of how much I paid for it. Hope this information helps someone in their decision. I never did understand why sewing/embroidery machines would duplicate the same embroidery editing features on both the machine and software. By having this machine using only the software to run the embroidery process, it saves so much money and you get the best of both worlds! What more could you ask for?",3 "Good but Does NOT Include Photo CD I like the machine itself, but be aware that your purchase will not include the photo stitch CD and if you are planning on creating your ouwn designs you will be looking at spending more money on a design program. Don't let this discuourage you tough, I bought the photo stitch program and it definately is NOT worth the money I have not even been able to get one stitchable design from it. I recomend buying this macine and getting the embird software which is also available in a free trial version, so you can try it before you buy it. Despite it not meeting my enitial expectations, this machine has been doing very well for me, but you should also be aware tat it has a small flaw that causes it to set off a ssafety alarm saying the thread is broken even if it is not, so you can't exactly just leavve te room and let it run.",2 "Waste of time!!! I purchased this machine from an on-line vendor in November 2005 and immediately the bobbin casing cracked. After 4 months of run around I finally found a singer store that was able to drop ship a new bobbin casing to me. It is now March 2006, and now that I have the new bobbin casing I find that the whole machine design is defective. Now it wont allow the needle thread to pick up the thread from the bobbin so that I can sew! I have had this GOD AWFUL machine for 5 months and the only thing I have been able to do with it is stare at the damn thing while it collects dust! I am furious!!",0 "Very Difficult. I bought this ready to do a lot of things with it. I haven't been able to sew one thing. You have to use it with the laptop at all times or it will complain with an annoying beep again and again. I tried to sew a light material curtain with it the needle poked at the bobbin holder and now I can never use it again. I have to get it repaired because I am unable to find a replacement part for it where I have looked. Offers a lot of options and I am sure once its repaired if ever I will eventually get to sew one thing.",1 "Beeping is loud--machine works great. Researched this machine for awhile--you can get it for less other places sometimes, but you just really need to shop around for good deals and offers included.I love this machine. Sews great and the embroidery is great but make sure you follow directions and read the instruction booklet well. I keep mine right next to it. The thing is constanly beeping at me for not puting the presser foot down or this that or the other which would be a nice little feature but the beeping is really loud and annoying.",2 "Difficult to learn, but when it gets going it's great If you have Windows XP, you had better have all Windows Updates installed on your PC. The software is very much outdated and old looking.This machine is very picky too.Make sure you get the right sized embroidery needles because the needles that came with mine were regular sewing needles and I broke them all in one night. I am using Schmetz Embroidery Needles and so far I have not broken one at all.The next night I went to Walmart and Joanne Fabrics and neither one of them carry the Singer Chromium Needles the DVD suggests. In a nutshell, you will be frustrated trying to find notions for it.I had to install and reinstall the software about 8 times and I work on PCs everyday. I also found out that the USB cord that came with it was no good for my PC - Windows XP did not recognize it - I had to use one of my other USB cords (good thing I have backup cords around).Also, you have to put the disk in everytime you use the machine. I had to install the software before I connected the machine and after before I could get it to work.Now that I have it working I love it.Once it told me to check my bobbin while I was in the middle of a design, well, I am new at this and unhooked the hoop from the machine and guess what? The bobbin was fine! The design was ruined. I don't know if I could have restarted it to finish the design, I have only had it for 7 days.All in all, I like this machine when it is working. It is great for the price, but the software should be updated.Oh, if you are low on funds, get ready to pay dearly for stablilizers, needles, and good thread. If you use cheap thread, your needles will break. The polyester embroidery thread looks great and is sturdier than the cheap stuff.You will also need the AutoPunch Digitizing Software if you plan on doing your own designs and this software is not cheap at all. I ordered it and hope to have it soon so I can see how it works with XP.",3 "If I could rate it zero stars I would have. I had the CE100 for all of 3 days and it was just awful, I ended up exchanging it for the CE200 (so glad I did) The CE100, has some problems, first off, it doesn't sew, and considering this IS a sewing machine I find this to be a big problem!! The bobbin thread will not lock your stitches, and on top of that the top thread breaks like every 4 stitches. And for those of you wondering I have sewn for over 15 years and believe me I called customer service, and they told me that the CE100 series has a problem with the bobbin casing cracking. Well call me crazy but why are they still selling the dumb thing then?? Seriously, I spent 3 very long days doing nothing but being upset, angry, and aggervated, not to mention saying ugly words and making up new ones when those didn't work:-) Save yourself from what I went through, just spend the extra money and get the CE200, once you get it and figure it out , it can be addictive! Good luck and happy sewing!!",0 "Nightmare This machine is a nightmare. I have been sewing for 25 years or more. I have had experience on more than my fair share of machines. I hate this one. HATE it. I have used Brother, Janone, White, Kenmore and Singer. I have never ever had the trouble I have had with this machine. I have owned it for 5 years. It has never worked right. The embroidery is awful, I finally gave up. In 5 years I have had it to the shop 12 times. TWELVE. The bobbin case breaks constantly. It makes a horrible noise, the tension is never right, the stitches are beautiful, when they work. I JUST got it back from the shop having it fixed (a different shop in a different state so I know it's the machine not the mechanic) and what do you know? I have had it 10 hours, sewed two seams, it is back to making the same horrible noise and the bobbin case broke. I have HAD it. I have read similar reviews on other Singers and that's that. I am ordering a different brand as soon as I finish this review. I am SO disappointed. This was a BIG investment for me and I was so excited and it has caused nothing but anxiety for me. Do yourself a favor and skip this machine. Skip this BRAND.Seriously, my 11 year old daughter's ""Sewing Pretty with Hello Kitty"" Janone sewing machine is MUCH more durable and reliable than this Singer.",0 "not worth the trouble This machine sucks..big time. I should've read some of these reveiws before I bought it.I've owned it for almost 18 months and have had problems with it but for maybe 6 months. The bobbin case is very defective...there is a replacement part that I was never notified about when I bought it brand new. I spent money in 3 bobbin holders before I was told to buy the replacement part that was impossible to replace on my own since the screw was too tight. I was told by Singer reps to buy expensive Silky thread and bobbins. This machine was shipped back to the warranty center and they jipped me...it came back just as broken as I sent it. Now they're issuing me an second extended warranty letter to send it to another warranty center. I oretty much am going to get another machine. I make embroidered tops for the Summer and this has cost me alot of sales cause I can't make anything embroidered.Invest in a more expensive machine. This is an over-priced sewing machine.",0 "3000+ owners can't be wrong. The main difference between all the folks who had problems with this machine and the 3000+ folks that belong to the futuraembroidery group on Yahoo is joining that group. I knew nothing about embroidery but when I saw the price of the Singer Futura I thought that I would try it. I had done hand embroidery and machine sewing but machine embroidery is a totally different skill. Add the challenge of installing and running the software and you definitely need some hand holding. The futuraembroidery group was exactly what I needed to help get me started and now I am confident that I can embroider just about anything. Buy a Futura, find that group and I guarantee you'll be embroidering all your Christmas gifts in no time.",4 "Learning curve is pretty steep, but once you get it, YOU GET IT! I admit to a little bit of frustration when I first got going on this machine. But patience paid off and now I LOVE it. Not only does it perform beautifully as a sewing machine, but it also embroiders like a pro. Really. I still have lot to learn, but I hate to see this machine being dissed by so many people. It is a Greta machine; just take your time and RTFM! (Read the freaking manual).",4 "'Thread Breakage' Error Message To all who are getting frustrated by the thread breakage message...There is a little tension gauge the thread MUST go through as you are threading the machine...it is located on the top of the machine, and is the very first place the thread goes through (the clear piece on the top, and on the right of it). If you take the thread in both hands and pull straight back horizontally, it will go into this tension gauge. It solved my error message. The manual does not tell you about this gauge which is a serious mistake on the part of Singer. Hope this helps!",3 "A technical explanation of why you don't want this My wife bought one of the CE-100s and after she couldn't get it running she turned it over to me, her resident tech-head with a PhD in computer science, to get the thing running. In the end it never ran at all.My conclusion is that a pack of wolves could write better software and manuals. First you will find that the manual and install card give exactly opposite instructions on the order in which to plug in the USB and install the software (a critical detail for testy installs). After multiple installs using multiple clean machines I determined the correct order and was able to get the USB recognized. I visited a half-dozen forums and used every trick out there.Ultimately it was all for nothing. The machine never did anything but light up and blink red all over - indicating error. The manual has a helpful list of error codes and tells you what to do based on the error code displayed.Big problem: there is no error display! You will never know what error the machine thinks it has!I tried methodically restarting, refreshing, and then undergoing the corrective actions for every possible error on the list - all to absolutely no effect. Ultimately I believe the problem is probably an internal mechanical one. I think the mix of ""1"" ratings with normal ratings is the luck of the draw whether you get a working machine or not, and the odds look to be below 50%.",0 "I love this machine I have had the Futura for about 6 months. I have used it numerous times with few problems. My mother-in-law spent nearly $3000 on a Bernina machine and we have sewn out the exact same design to compare machines. There is really no difference. My only complaint about the machine is that you can not merge two designs into one. Overall, it is a great machine.",4 "PAY MORE FOR BETTER MACHINE When they say ""You get what you pay for"", they mean it. I have bought and used 2 different Singer machines in the past 35 years. My last one was 25 years old. I decided I'd like to try one with embroidery. As I had been very pleased with my previous Singers I bought this one, tried it for a couple weeks and I RETURNED IT!!! Singer used to make a very good machine. Not anymore. The bobbin didn't wind evenly, the stitches are uneven, the tension was way off and wouldn't hold thru a project. Also, the auto needle threader has a tendency to split the thread and it gets in your way. The light is on the wrong side and doesn't illuminate the sewing area. The needle area is very confined and small making it hard to manuvere your hands and fingers when changing needles, threading, etc. Now that's just the basic sewing experience. The embroidery was a chore to understand and set up and the stitching is not as nice as other machines. Save your money and buy a more expensive machine. I payed more and bought a Husqvarna and it's worth the price and beyond.",0 "Really Like the Machine I'm brand new to sewing and I like my machinea lot.I've seen several negative reviews about this machine so I wanted to write about my success. Sure the machine is not perfect. Some of it is a bit more plastic than I'd like and occasionally it beeps at me for unknown reasons.I did find that you absolutely MUST put the thread through each part of the guide on the machine. Follow the diagram on the top and make sure it's threaded through that first part or the machine will beep at you incessantly. Apparently it monitors the tension there electronically. Nothing explict in the manual about this so I'm sharing my own lessons learned.It has been a great general purpose machine for me.",3 "A great Learning Machine I have owned my Futura CE-100 for six months, and I adore it. It truly is a great machine, once I learned more about machine embroidery, like the importance of proper stabilizers and proper placements of designs. It is an awesome sewing machine too. I make clothing often and I couldn't ask for a better machine.I gave the Futra CE-100 a 4 because it can be frustrating when learning, and the manuals (for machine and software) are lacking info. But the software is okay, you can resize, rotate, add lettering and it opens most every design format available. Design Browser lets you see designs when choosing. Play with the buttons and see what you can do. If you don't save, everything reverts to its orignal size and shape. Seriously consider this machine if you are just into embroidery for fun.2012 and I still have this machine! It has held up amazingly well.",3 "Save Your Money I also tried really hard to like this machine. I have trouble reading and I thought it would be easier to read on the computer screen rather than a smaller screen. I also am a home typist, so I thought I could maybe do my work and at the same time have a little enjoyment with my sewing. The concept is good if the machine would only work. I constantly get error messages saying that there is a 'hardware error' or that there is 'thread breakage.' I have ruined more than half of the items I've tried to monogram. I tried embroidering a small project today and broke three needles and tried 3 different types of thread. Can't figure out what the problem is. Other times when it works the work is beautiful. I've only had it for a month and right now am real close to returning it. The instructions are vague as well.",0 "In Love With a Singer This Sewing and Embroidery Machine was so easy for me to use the software worked perfectly. You must have the usb pluged into your machine and computer for the software to open. This has to be one of the best embroidery machines I have tried. With the included software it can take multi formats (like .dst, .csd, .xxx, .vip, .sew, .hus, .pes, .pec, .pcs, .jef, .exp, .emd, etc.) without having to buy expensive ad-ons. This is the most cost effective machine for all that it does.It even comes with a dvd on how to use it it is A MUST WATCH. As a lot of people I can tell... did not.Also another tip is: Use correct needle types for your project. YOU MUST use embroidery needles for embroidery! Otherwise you may have the same problem as other reviewers have had.I really love the Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine. I know you will too.",4 "Nice Little machine! I was intimidated after ordering the Machine and THEN reading the reviews here on Amazon.....but so far so good....As far as the embroidery goes, if you take the time and prepare your fabric with good stabalizer, use decent thread and very important ""thread socks"", I dont believe you will have many problems. I can see how the designs can be ruined if you don't take time and prepare the fabric. Sewing is a breeze, and the ""broken thread"" goes away with the tention put on the thread with a little thread sock. Hope this helps~",3 "This machine is the greatest...... but, I admit that I had a couple of hours of frustration with the Autopunch. Then after finally listening to my mother, who by the way is ALWAYS right, I got online and looked up the support information, downloaded the patch, (which you need to save on your computer because you have to run it each time you shut down your computer) and eureka it worked!!! I have been sewing the most amazing things every since. I also joined a group of other Futura enthusiast on yahoo and have been very pleased with all of their help. For the money you can not beat this machine.",4 "Not a 30x loupe! I purchased this for assembly of watch movements. There are some models which have microscopic parts that need to be aligned. This item is somewhere around 10x magnification and I'm not sure why it says 30x. Actually it says ""30x approximated""... which I would expect to mean 28.5x or something. I'm only out 3 bucks which isn't bad and I can use it for any use that requires a lower power loupe, but I still have to buy a larger one. As a matter of fact, I think I will just buy a microscope...So, if you require a 30x loupe, this is not it!!!",2 "its ok its no where near 30x....maybe 10x...i gusess for 3 bux i cant complian LOL i wish i had read the reviews more carefully. kinda disapointed.",2 "Novice Jeweler I bought this to enable me to validate diamonds that I own even though they are already certified. This is a great product. Very sturdy and attractive. I would recommend it to anyone. Made me look like a pro in front of friends.",4 "You WON'T even get what you Pay for! This is definitely NOT a 30X Loupe, it may not even be a 10X. It doesn't matter what price it is b/c if it doesn't work then you just bought paper weight. Save yourself the time and effort and look for a bood Belomo, atleast you'll be able to see with it.",1 "mrsdoodle husband collects coins - purchased as christmas gift. made a great stocking stuffer. husband pleased with product. i would recommend this seller.",4 "Jeweler's Loupe 30X Very nice loupe. Has 30X magnification which helps finding tiny marks, letters, numbers on jewelry. Is also great for examining anything you want to see enlarged. The lenses are made of glass so they will not scratch easily. They come wth a nice plastic container to put the loupe in when not in use. They are priced very well and they appear to be constructed as to last for many years of use. They have an area on them where a necklace chain can be attached so the loupe can hang like a pendant for easy use. Just reach and use.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCCJYI/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img",4 "Loupe 30X it ain't, but it's still great! As many other reviewers had noted--and I had read their reviews before I ordered mine--this loupe is certainly not 30x. But it more than serves the purpose i use it for--magnifying jewelry parts. it's well made, has a nice finish and comes in a nice little box. I like the whole package and recommend it heartily. I can't say what the magnification factor is but my guess is somewhere between 10 and 20x. Cheers!",4 "Jewelers Loop I love this. I had one not quite as strong but I misplaced it. This is good for other things besides jewelry",4 "Excellent Value For A Excellent Quality Loupe I purchased this because I like to collect coins and needed something with a lot more power than a magnifying glass, yet is much smaller. This jewelers loupe is exactly what fit that bill. When I first saw it's price I figured it was going to be all plastic, but the magnification would be strong enough to see very fine details in coins; I was very pleased to see that the casing is made out of very heavy and sturdy polished steel. The lenses are in fact glass, and the magnification is awesome. Some say that it is more like 10 or 15 power, but mine sure magnifies those small details at 30 power! It focuses perfectly on whatever you are looking at up close through the loupe, be it coins, stamps, bugs, microprinting, etc... A case is also included to store the loupe in. Cleaning the lenses of the loupe is quite easy, merely use a damp q-tip and gently stroke the lenses free of any smudges. Other than that this little guy is well worth the money for the quality and magnification. These are priced just right to give as novelty gifts to friends and family, which I am going to do around the holiday season as stocking stuffers.",4 "30X or 10X Loupe - Nice price either way $4 buys a very convenient (what We believe to be) 10X Loupe. (We compared it side by side with a Peak No. 2032-10. The Folding Lens Protection makes a very convenient handle.If you're looking for 30X, look elsewhere.",3 "It's not 30x This is a good little magnifier at a terrific price, but it is not 30x, and I don't know why it says it is. I have two other loupes, one that's 10x, and one that has both 15x and 20x, and this one seems to magnify a little better than the 10x. So, if you need high power, this isn't the magnifier you want. It is very easy to use, with a nice large diameter viewing area, and worth the price, but beware if you need higher power.",2 "Stan's Review For the money, the is a fairly decent magnifying glass. Don't really expect it to be thirty power, though. It is more or less ten power as far as I can figure by comparing it to several expensive Hastings triplets I own.Where they got the ""approximately 30x"" from is anyone's guess unless they were trying to rate the thing by area magnification as opposed to linear magnification. In this case they got the formula wrong.Magnifiers are usually rate linearly, in that a 2x magnifier should make a one inch line appear two inches. This is the same as binoculars and other magnifying instruments though there is some kind of convention, I believe, of a standard ten inches with reading glass magnifiers.Whatever--the thing does have glass lenses as far as I can tell and it comes in a nifty little plastic box. It is a great little lens for a geology student or a nature buff and, at the price, makes a novel little gift.",3 "Not really a 30X Nice lens but not really 30X. I have a 20X and this one magnifies not even close to 20X. It looks like this is just a 10X like the other reviewer says.",1 "Substandard product at a low price You will get a much better magnification and less distortions if you go with BELMO's 10 X. This loupe feels as cheap as it actually is.",0 "Disappointing I have a 16x loupe. I have been using it for years. When I saw this item with 30x, I ordered three without waiting. 10 days later, after my order I received the loupes and experienced them immadiately. Howewer the result was disappointing. My 16x old loupe was deffinitely magnifying better than 30x. I guess it is maximum 10x compared with my old 16x.All tree loupes are in my drower without being used.",0 "30 day money back guarantee?? Ha! I purchased from this company and had to return the item, which I did within days of receiving it. I contacted them 3 times about my returned item and I never got one response. You cannot contact the company directly only through a form you have to fill out on thier website. They have no phone listed. I never got my money returned and I don't have the product. If you buy from them you better hope you don't have to do a refund or exchange. I got ripped off!",0 "Good, but there are better ones... Recently purchased this loupe, as an addition to another one I have. It is not the same quality, is made in China, magnifies, but not as well as other loupes I've used. However, it is better than nothing and more inexpensive than my other loupe. Just okay, but not great. Worth the price...",2 "A little disappointed =( The loupe looks like used, but it was posted as NEW item. The lense is slightly chipped. I am not a jewelry expert, so I am not planning to return it. But would be appreciated if the seller didn't lie about the item condition.",1 "30x loupe Pretty good but have a hard time telling the difference from my 10x loupe. Clear glass lens and nice holder.",2 "NOT 30X FOUL, LIES, BS! This loop is a 10x loop. I bought it with the dual 10x and 20x loops. This, so called 30x is just a larger diameter 10x. It magnifies exactly the same as the 10x at the same distance and then blurs out when you try to get more out of it. NOT A 30XBTW the sheet metal case is so sharp and unfinished, I cut myself trying to open it.DO NOT BUY FOR KIDS!",0 "low quality its a really low quality can not rally ask for more for this price but i wont rally last more then a few months. the scews start getting lose, if you want quality buy something more expencive. but it is a great price for what you are getting for.",2 "Just in time for scouting a ring for my love! I like this because it helps me look at the tiny stuff on my mini watch collection. Since I have to buy a superb ring for my sweets, I walk around studying rocks in the jeweler with this baby.",4 "good this is a good eye piece but if i had to buy one again i would get one a little bigger and a little stronger. but it's a good loupe.",4 "good nice to have bought this for seeing small things like jewelry, artwork, photo details and fine printing on computer pieces, works well. Nice.",4 "False advertising "30X" definition is very misleading. Makes the buyer think that it has 30 times magnification, which it definitely does not. Also, the pictorial shows a gold color finish, when actually, it is silver color.Two examples of blatantly false advertizing.I won't buy from these sellers again.I wonder why Amazon continues to allow them to advertise.",0 "Jeweler's loupe I take it with me in my purse whenever I am jewelry shopping to show larger detail. It helps me a great deal.",4 "Perfect for my new found hobby! the magnification in this product is perfect for looking at watches and jewelry, the size is compact that you carry it in your pocket all the time if you so choose. No more problems reading the movement calibers on my purchases of watches. I recomend it to any body into watches.",4 "loop works very well, i'am very happy with it. very compact, easy to carry around. great loupe for the price. i would recommend this procuct.",4 "Professional Quality Loupe in Nice Package I gave this Loupe to my Step-Dad who has been a professional jeweler and pawn broker since the 1960s and he was very pleased by it. He liked the quality and the packaging. Recommend.",4 "Not professional grade, but.. I will do the job finding carbon-specks if you are looking at diamonds, but certainly not the greatest loupe by pro standards.",2 "Power 30X (Approximately) The Loupe is great, but as soon as i got it, on the outside of the box it says that its approximately 30X. I also ordered the 10X & 20X combo and this one is as strong as the 20X. One way you can use them is to place them in front of any digital camara lence to be aible to get really good close ups. see photos.",4 "Item never arrived No response from company I ordered the 30X mag. loupe along with another combo 10/20 x loupe. The 10/20 got here fine but the PO destroyed the second pkg. When it arrived, rather than the jewelers loupe inside, I found a CELL PHONE. I tried to contact AMAZON.com, and could not find anywhere to contact Amazon. Then tried e-mailing the company and AMAZON, also called and left a message, with the company. I have been IGNORED totally on this matter. I am out the money and have no one to even lodge a complaint with. Will NEVER use this company OR AMAZON again!! If there was a rating LOWER than 1, I would give it to both!!Sandy",0 "Instructions I am a novice. I need some instructions as to how to use the loupe. I have the loupe, but don't know what I am looking for with regards to gems/stones",1 "Overall, good beginners loupe I found this loupe to very good for me as a beginning loupe. The quality of the product is good as well as its functionality.",2 "Gloves I have used these gloves and really like them. The gloves work very well and move the fabric just like they are suppose to.",4 "You wont be disappointed in this item. We only sell new items. If your not 100% satisfied, with this or any item we sell, please contact us to correct any problem.",4 "well...it a good price..but?? Well its a great price for this....i mean 3 bucks includes shipping...but??..the lens is about the size of a nickle...soooooooo..keep that in mind...",2 "Very Pleased! I was very pleased with the 30x jewlers loop. It was on time and intact. It works very well for what I need.",3 "Works well This loupe works much better than a magnifying glass for viewing jeweler's marks. Since it is the only loupe I've ever purchased or used, I don't have a lot to compare it to. If you are looking for an inexpensive tool to view jeweler's marks and flaws in gems, this will work fine.",4 "Exactly what I expected which is good The item was exactly what I was looking for, the shipping was in line with what I expected and the price? Well I have been looking for one of these for a few months just to have one for a hobby I have, but always put it off as they were $20-30. For the price that I got it for here, couldn't say no and am glad I didn't, great deal.",3 "Excellent product!!!! Excellent product. Items were shipped super quickly and they work very very well. I highly recommend this item from this store",4 "great fast service I was very happy with my purchase. will recommend to my friends.",4 "Nice Hand Lens I like using it for botanical identification. Works great!I wish it would come with a lanyard however.",3 "Good Loupe! This is a nice little loupe, and a terrific price. You can't go wrong!",4 "Wonderful eye loupe This was the first eye loupe I've ever bought and I'm really pleased with it. Works great and also has an excellent price. Would definitely recommend.",4 "A VERY GOOD 30X LOUPE I AM QUITE SATISFIED WITH THIS LOUPE, MOST PARTICULARLY CONSIDERING ITS HIGH QUALITY AT A LOW PRICE. I ALSO SOMETIMES USE A COMBINATION 10X/20X LOUPE.",3 "Excelent product Excelent tool to quickly evaluate detail close up. Great to travel with. This should be in the toolbox of almost every engineer.",4 "A little wobbly, but a great beginner Loupe I bought this loupe for viewing details on coins. It works great, although it definitely isn't 30X as advertised. As other buyers have commented, it probably is around 10X. Anyhow, it suits my purpose and is good for the price. Overall, it is a little wobbly, but then, can't expect a lot for less than $5, can we?All in all, a good deal...can't complain.",3 "5x glass magnifier My loupe came with a little chip in the depth of the glass near its edge. As others noted, the magnification is closer to 5x and the glass diameter is less than an inch (21 mm as stated) of which only about half an inch near the center is useful: at the edges the image is distorted/stretched out. I was able to read the ring stamp though, something I wouldn't be able to do without this inexpensive implement.",2 "nice loop for the money! Having never used a loop before, it took a bit of experimenting to get the hang of it. It works very well for what I need it too. The loop is well made. An especially good deal for the money. Delivery was very quick too.",4 "More than jewelry This loupe is an excellent tool for buying jewelry, but for the price, it's also an excellent tool for children to discover how to take care of scientific tools and to discover the ""little"" things like the surfaces of plants, leaves, etc.It's a good introduction to magnifying glasses and microscopes. I would recommend one for every kid in the family (as well as one for each adult!)",4 "SUPRISINGLY GOOD I was quite surprised by the quality of this loupe when considering its low price.",4 "Super Loupes I really like how easily this product performs. Also, it was quickly delivered from the business.",4 "Perfection! Excellent materials, function, and packaging. This product exceeded all my expectations.First, the 30x magnification loup provided very clear images, and good optical qualities, and capable of incredible detail.The lens seems to be glass (as opposed to acrylic or plastic), and the housing is a good grade, sturdy steel with a highly-polished finish.It comes packaged in a nice clamshell plastic case, for permanent storage, if one desires.All in all, I was very impressed with the quality, price, usefulness, and speed of shipping.A very good find.",4 "Very helpful product, great for numerous jobs For the few bucks I paid for this Loupe, it's helped me tremendously. I bought it for a research job I had that saved me from having to calibrate a microscope every time I polished a sample (too frequently!) It is also good for numerous other things around the house. For a few bucks, can you go wrong?",4 "Not bad at all For the price (and it wasn't much), this loupe is really quite nice. The Case is metal and the magnifier is glass and I don't see any imperfections or distortion.",3 "great buy Great quality for the price but I question if it is actually 30X appears to be more like 20X to me.",3 "Basically a good product but has some shortcomings .... First are the screws that hold the loupe to the cover; they work loose under even light usage. A rivet would have been a much better choice. Second is the lens holder, again under light usage the lens is loose in its holder.I use my loupe fairly infrequently so it works well enough for my purposes but someone that intends to use it often should probably opt for a better quality loupe.",2 "Worth It. Some people have stated that it's not really 30x, but if accurate magnification is important to you, you probably would be in the market for something a little more expensive.I have had a good time looking at stuff through mine, and it's around $3, so it was definitely worth the money. I highly recommend it for recreational use.",4 "cheap chinese garbage I received it and it had many defects, so I sent it back. The worst defect was that it was not 30x magnification.",0 "Rated at 30X but really a 10X It's a useful product with fraudulent specifications as other reviewers have already noticed. It magnifies exactly like a Bausch&Lomb loupe rated at 10X that I also own.",2 "Good, for the price Definitely not the 30x its sold as. But as cheap stocking stuffers for the kids, pretty good. (Their eyesite is great, so 10x, which is what these seem to be, is perfect for them.)",1 "Just what I needed , and cheap too! Product is exactly as shown. I use the loop for indoor gardening to spot pests etc. The loop is perfect for that. Thanks for the deal, and the super fast shipment.",3 "Cheap and useful 30X is plenty to see most small items. I use this to read the GIA laser mark on my wife's engagement ring diamond after its been cleaned or adjusted to make sure it wasn't swapped out on us.",3 "Fine for the price I bouth this item to discover the plagues in the grapevine plantations, like red spider mite, and other little insectcs that are dificult to see because of their size. The loupe fulfilled its mission",3 "Excellent standard loupe I like this loupe, and of course the price makes it such a great value. Just beware, the 30x21mm are the measurements of the loupe, not its magnifying power, which is about 10x.",3 "It does what we wanted it to Because of the low price we were doubtful but thought it worth the small risk. Wanted the loupe to make reading numbers on tiny parts easier and it definitely helps with that. So it does the job we bought it to do. We were satisfied with the item.",4 "Highly recommended! Works great, and price is cheap. Great scope for a little price! Perfect for Cannabis ripeness analysis. Grow Daddy highly recommends it. Way better than the pieces of crap sold at grow shops for over $20. This is a great bang for the buck, and a needed tool for any serious Cannabis grower.",4 "works fine , no problems This item works fine for the purpose that I purchased it for. It is small, compact and strong enough mag for what I need to see.",4 "jewelers loupe Great magnification of the lens & good value for money. By using the jewelers loupe it assists you to clearly identify real gems by magnification of the inclusion which cannot be seen with the naked eye.",4 "maybe 6x This product is cheap enough but even though its not worth the money.I have a 10x and this does not even come close to the magnification of my 10x. Its more like 6x if that.People learn by their mistakes.Next time I will buy USA rather than products made in CHINA.",0 "Definetely worth the money I bought myself one of these doubting its ability to zoom in on stuff. Whenever I look at stuff with it im very happy to know that im looking at it this much closer. In fact when I showed it to my friend he wanted to buy it. So, he gave me $5 to buy myself another one.",4 "Not bad for the money The price is amazingly low. It comes directly from China in a padded envelope. Very handy. Certainly not professional quality, but fine for my purposes. I keep in my desk to read very very small print and to perhaps locate a sliver on a finger. Magnification might not be 30x but seems a little stronger than 10x. Optics seem fine and distortion free. Lens set in shiny metal frame and comes in small plastic case. Hey, for so little money I ordered another one.",3 "Does what it's supposed to. These do the job and are inexpensive. I use them to read fine print on items and labels, usually serial numbers, part numbers, etc, that are often too small to be read without magnification by aging eyes. At this price, you can buy several so one will always be nearby. I will buy these again when I need more.",4 "Excellent Price This item was as advertised, and shipped quickly. For the price it works very well and is more than adequate to read small print on jewelry.",4 "Nice Piece I will be using this soon. I already like how compact it is.. It fits over your finger. It also looks sturdy too. Fast shipping.",4 "Magnifier Small and compact but is a little difficult to use. Magnifying is great when you figure out how to hold it, to view coins or gem stones. received in a timely manner.",2 "Jeweler's Loupe 30x This product, despite being manufactured in China, seems to be quite a useful tool. Easy to manipulate and with a good 30x magnification lens this loupe is a good tool for the low price at which I acquired it. Excelent for examining jewelry or to be used for your particular hobby when needed.",4 "wow I bought this item just to fill in a few bucks so that I would get free shipping. WOW! It is amazing what you can see on your jewelry. Now I'm hooked on checking everything out.",4 "handy little gadget I'm no jeweler, or watch guru. I just needed something to help me with minor repairs on my watches. This loupe is very helpful and for the price it's awesome. It comes in a little plastic case so its easy to store. Magnification is good enough to see the small scratches on my watches, and more importantly I can see the battery model numbers with ease and all the other fine watch details. No complaints here.",4 "THIS IS NOT 30X This is false advertising and I want my money back. Not 30X, not even close.",1 "Loop It was great and can't beat the price. Would recommend it to my friends. Item was as described. Buy one!",4 "IT's NOT 30X - IT's 10X My 10X loop produces the same idential (CLEAR) viewing results as this so-called 30X. If you want a 10X loop, this one will do the job. At higher than 10X viewing, your image quickly turns into nothing but a big blur. People will probably rate this loop high, because it's nice looking, but they don't have a 10X loop to compare its performance to. This isn't Chinese junk - it's just a nice product that has been incorrectly labeled...",0 "Just got shipment noticiation saying it will take 25 days to arrive I just got a notification e-mail saying that it will be delivered 25 days from today at the best. What a surprise!!! I need it as soon as possible to fix my iPhone that has damaged connector pin on the motherboard. It is so tiny. I didn't know it will take almost a month to get it delivered when I made the order. So, if you need one soon, find some other reseller.",0 "Good buy for the money. I bought this to appraise some jewelry that has been passed down in the family. I had recently bought a ring for my wife, and while at the store the sales person handed me a Loupe to look at the stone, and I was very impressed with the quality of their loupe, so much so, that when I saw this one I realized that it was the same one. So I bought it. I'm very satisfied with the product. The LED generates a very bright, white light to give you excellent quality viewing.",3 "folding eye loupe Thankyou for the great service. My husband collects coins so I bought the eye loupe for him to see easier and he loves it.",4 "Nifty little tool - excellent price For the rock bottom price this is a nice quality loupe. It even comes with its own little storage case. When folded together it is no more that 1.5 inches in diameter and not even an inch thick so you could easily tuck it in a pocket and carry it around with you.For those of you who are confused about what this is: if you've ever seen a movie where a thief brings his loot to his fence and the fence looks at the diamonds with his little scope...that's a loupe. The focal point of the lens is practically right in front of it but it allows for decent magnification with a relatively small lens diameter. Great for a variety of odd little tasks, including inspecting the quality of stolen diamonds ;)",4 "what a steal!!! great loupe for the price...shipping was fast. save yourself some money and go this route. why pay $40-50 dollars for the same product. heavy product light price.",4 "Small Coins This works only for small coins... I had to wait 2 weeks for it to be delivered.",2 "worth every penny! Can not verify the 30x, but very clear. Very nice loupe and for the price you can not go wrong!",4 "Fair Good for the money. Plus: clear bright LED light. Cons: The magnification info is false. It is more likely 10x insted of 30x after I compared with several other magnifiers I hvae. I am disappointed b/ I already have a good 10x. BTW, the 20x loupe made by the same company is also no better than 10x. Buyer beaware.",2 "Tool to lose When you are out in the field, the 'hurt' is losing a tool. This is an excellent magnifier to carry doing inspections and research, Not fancy, not B&L, screws chewed, no lanyard loop. Vendor has excellent price and shipping.",3 "Definatley NOT 30x magnifier While being an ok magnifier, this is most definatley NOT a 30x magnifier, its much more like 10x, so that being said I cannot give this a good review because the item is not as described.BEWARE, if you are looking for a 30x magnifier this is not for you, however, if a 10x will do than this would be a fine buy.",1 "Does exactly what it's supposed to For under $4, this is a great deal. I'm no expert in Jeweler's Loupe technology, but it work exactly as I hoped... you put it to your eye and it makes stuff bigger. Nuff said!",4 "I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW, AND HOW!! NICE PIECE, CLEAR AND CLEAN MAGNIFICATION IN SOLIDLY BUILT UNIT. HAS ALREADY SURVIVED TWO ROUNDS IN THE WASHING MACHINE!",4 "Great value, very handy This is a great value. I take mine outdoors and use it to examine tiny bugs on my plants.",4 "Takes some getting used to... Not the best optical glass, but it works. If the glass was of better quality, I would have given it a 5.",3 "Absolutely worthless I should have known ""you get what you pay for"". This is not worth the powder it would take to blow it up. No clarity. I bought this hoping to be able to make out marks on pottery, jewelry, etc. I couldn't make out my own signature with this. A complete disappointment and waste of money.",0 "Jeweler's Loupe 30X21mm Chrome Plated This product works OK but not all that great! Mine broke off completely at the opening in and out area within a week and I had only used it three times before it just broke off as I opened it. I don't think they are worth but a 1.00! You only get what you pay for!",2 "Supper fast, better than expected, great price I love this jeweler's loupe. It has excellent magnification. It arrived promptly and was a great price.",4 "great buy This is a good deal it is a nice glass lens and i used it as soon as it got here and it cost half as much as others i looked at so this is a good deal. And the shipping was fast and free!",4 "Poor images This loupe is pretty useless, as only the center is not blurred, and even then the definition is not very good. More like a toy than a tool.",0 "Is it really 30X? The lens does appear to be glass. Like other reviewers, I am also wondering whether this is 30X magnification. I'm having trouble focusing through it to view my jewelry, and it seems to me that I had an easier time looking through 10X when I was in the jewelry store. As a result, I'm ordering another magnifier that is both 10X and 20X and will compare those to this one and then amend this review. On another note, I should have looked here first for the 30X because I purchased the exact item, exact supplier, on Ebay and paid twice the amount as what it is selling for here on Amazon. Live and learn.",2 "Good for the price It's definitely worth the price if all you need is an inexpensive magnifier. Like other people have said, its not 30x. It comes with a small case and works well.",3 "What I want to read my GIA number on my diamond It is a great one for me. I don't know if it is exact 30X, but it is perfect enough for me to read the GIA#s on my 0.5ct diamond. I love it.",4 "10x not 30x Well, it is a nice little magnifier and comes in a nice little box, but it is not a 30x. It is almost exactly a 10x magnifier.",1 "Got what I paid for. Very low price consistent with the product I received. It's a rather cheap loupe, but it cost almost nothing. Shipping from China to a VERY long time and I wish I'd known from where it was coming before I hit the final purchase button. This will be an acceptable backup to the one I had to buy when I figured out this one would take so long to get here.",1 "Sour eyes maker!!! It is not a real 30*,it left me sour eyes after using it for a while,I hate it.So I don't recommend this product.",0 "good This product is very good, and it is what I like to buy it, and it is a very good deal!",4 "great love the gift give them to many people.really a great gift thanks so very very very much. Thanks thanks thanks thanks",4 "Piece of *@*# While I wanted to give it 0 Stars, but the metal housing is pretty sturdy.Too bad the optics are ridiculously poor. Seriously. I have 20/20 vision and most of the time I can just hold the object of interest closer to my face (like one would have to anyway to use the loupe) and can see the SAME DETAIL as looking through the loupe. While the loupe will SLIGHTLY magnify it, it is not even close to 10x.I read the reviews that said that it's around 10x, and I knew it wouldn't be even close to 30x, BUT I had NO IDEA it would be far below 10x.Do not buy.",1 "Does the job. For the little this costs, it does what I needed it to. Sure, it's very doubtful that it's a legit 30x. Probably more like 10x. But it works. It's clear. And most importantly, it's cheap.",4 "Jeweler's Loupe GREAT buy! So glad I got this. I now have two of these -- one to keep at home and one to take on vacation.",4 "Reasonable Price Reasonable price, especially if you misplace these as often as I do. I have older versions from other manufactures which seem to have more magnification with the same rateing.",2 "Jewler's Loupe For the price, it can't be beat. It does get you closer then a 10x loupe but not much closer. It lets a lot of light in which good.",2 "low power I bought this for higher magnification, but it is no higher power than my 10x loupe and is even a lesser quality than my puritest 10x loupe( I can see more clearly and with better magnification with my 10x).",0 "Works well. It's a jeweler's loupe and a pretty good one. The clarity is great. Magnification is very good. Nothing much to say.",4 "Perfect! Wonderful loupe! Small, powerful and easy.The price was right, and delivery was swift and smooth.No problems, no complaints, and very pleased.",4 "Very good item! This little gem is great for use in our coin collection! Magnification is great and it's nice to have the cover built on....very compact and handy! Quick shipping too!",4 "Not 30x This is a nice loupe but it's only 10x. I have one of identical size 21mm and side by side looking at something there's no difference. Again, still a nice 10x loupe for the money but not what I paid for :(",2 "Antiques when YOU are old. Second time buyer here......You can actually see the marks on jewelry you purchase. Very great customer service. Always a follow-up. My grandson wants one. Guess I'll be purchasing another.. Love it!",4 "Good product, great price! I was in the market for a fairly high power, but cost effective magnification product. This product fit the bill perfectly. I can't verify 30x power, but I can say that I can the see the smallest dots of ink on my aviation charts! For the price, I couldn't be happier :) (~$8, ~13 w/ shipping)p.s. If you have never used a loupe, the area that is magnified is very small. You must look at the direct center of the loupe. The loupe will need to be close to the object ( < 1 inch) and you will have to get close up to the loupe ( < 6 inch).",4 "I can see pixels! Does the job just fine -- I use this when reviewing pixels on an iPad or iPhone app I'm developing. This shows pixels even on a Retina Display.",3 "3X, NOT 30X. This is NOT 30X, it is 3X. I have a very good 16X for my coin collection and it magnify's about 5 X bigger than this one.I would say it is more like 3X and somebody moved the zero over one.30X is printed on the metal. This is wrong. There is no way this is 30X. I'm an engineer and know what I'm talking about. This is 3X with a metal printing stamp mistake.That said, the thing is so cheap that it's not worth returning. I would have given it 1 star, but it's a good 3X loop... so 2 stars.",1 "good value as described, remember you are purchasing a $3 optic so that is what you are getting, for the average person who just wants to look at a few things up close, works great.",4 "maybe 5 times magnifier! It's not a 30x magnifier.maybe a 5 one.of course this is cheap but i don't know if this will be worthwhile,since u expect a 30x and comes with a 5x one.",1 "Still has not arrived Ordered item over a month ago, still have not received it. Scheduled to arrive withing a 3 week window, which I am 1 week into at this time. No tracking info provided.",1 "Jeweler's Loupe Love my SE Jeweler's Loupe, I pulled out all of my jewelry in order to look for the karat weight. Can't miss a thing looking through this Loupe....",4 "Se Jewelers Loube Se jewelers Loupe - 30x power the loupe was just what i needed because on its compact size to look at coins",4 "Jewelers loop It does exactly what it is suppose to do and I really enjoy using it. Very good quality and easy to use",4 "Nice Loupe I have a new little business that requires me to have a loupe on me at all times. This was perfect.",4 "good I still need to get all the different magnifying loupes but this item works wonders and i love it to view my diamonds and gold. yea buddy",4 "decently constructed Decently constructed loupe. Optical quality is nothing special, but it's totally useful for looking up close at bugs & leaves. Fun to take along in your pocket on a trip to the park. Heavy enough (for tiny size) that lens might actually be made out of glass. Low price + medium quality = pretty good value.",3 "works for my need I bought this for one purpose , and I was able to see What I needed too see with it so the price was right , sounds like a game show, LOLstill as good as the day I got it PEACE!",4 "A must for me I like it, I go out and do a little prospecting, the Loupe makes it real nice to look at the rocks I find, helps with finding the minerals that I am looking for.",3 "I can finally see those tiny numbers on jewelry!! This magnifier works great and makes what was once a difficult task a breeze. It's compact size allows for easy storage. Great Product.",4 "As advertised I have only used it a couple of times but it works great. Magnification is the same as the ones at the jewelry stores.",4 "Great Product at a Low Price This may not be a loupe for the professional, but for the Average Joe (like me) it is a wonderful product to help you magnify those small projects. I purchased mine to use occasionally for inspecting certain small parts on my cars engine...this is exactly what I needed.The only reason that I give it 4 stars, instead of 5, is that it isn't a ""high-end"" loupe...but it is something that is more geared towards those of us that don't want to spend $30 for a Bausch&Laumb;.",3 "Wonderful for a Hobbyist This item is nearly perfect. It's easy to hold, has a nice lanyard hole, and swivels with the perfect amount of resistance.The only problem, and it's very slight, is that mine has a very slight chip in the glass. It's not a problem for me, however, because I'm a hobbyist and don't need a professional-grade loupe and this one is perfect for my needs.",3 "30x Jeweler's Loupe Purchase was made to use in finding details in rocks. It can also be used in a survival kit as a fire starter.",3 "Amazing quality! This is an amazing product for the money. The quality is simply exceptional and the performance is equally good.",4 "Good-Quality Loupe The loupe that I ordered arrived as promised, in a timely fashion and well packaged for shipping. It is of good quality, consistent with the price. I judge the product to be a good value and the service from the provider to be excellent.",4 "Seeing the unseen... It is much easier to have this doing fieldwork. Being able to study artifacts on site is helpful in determining how you are going to proceed. An archaeologist on survey should have this on them, but remember not to leave it in the sunlight, or you may be fighting a fire.",3 "Jeweler's Loupe I bought this magnifier to use on coins, I am an avid coin collector, and I needed a new magnifier. This jeweler's loupe is perfect for me and my hobby. Thank You, D Whitt",4 "Great Vendor I was very happy with this vendor, they went the extra mile with my tiny purchase. They had to re-send it 3 times because I moved and forgot to update my address. They did this with no charge which was pretty amazing to me.",4 "Great Value Don't let the price fool you. If you need to check marking on jewelry or other things that are small, this will serve the purpose. For people on Ebay this is perfect.",4 "A Must Have for Electronic Repairs & Reading iPod iPhone Serial Numbers I'm so glad I ordered this for my toolkit. This little gem is great for close up electronic work especially if you need to do soldering on iPods/iPhones. In the last 24 hours I've used this to help see how to straighten out cpu pins then turn around to see how to solder a new battery into an iPods.You can also use this to read the serial numbers off of really scratched up i* backs to find the serial number (run the serial no at apple online to find out all the specs for that particular device). For this, look through the loop while shining a maglite on the back of the device - under the loupe.By far, this has loupe is worth every penny, but, I'll probably order an illuminated one to see if I can read i* device serial numbers without having to use my maglight.",3 "Just what I needed! I buy scrap gold and silver at yard sales and made back the price of the loop the first day!",4 "Other reviewers are dead on.. This is definitely NOT 30x. I have a cheap magnifying glass that's 2x and 5x, and in comparison, this seems to be somewhere between 7x and 10x. It works, but I wouldn't have wasted my time if I knew it definitely wasn't 30x!",1 "Bionic Eyeball ... on the cheap I've read the reviews about this not being 30x, but really, I wouldn't know the difference between a 10x or 100x at this point - and I mean that, seriously. I'll leave that for the professionals to judge. I'm not a professional loupe user and selected this loupe because of the price and size. The reason I give it 5-stars is because it is perfect for ME and MY purposes. It helps to magnify small imprints on jewelry so that I can read the mark. I attached a jump ring to the end bail and placed on a long, sturdy chain for ease of use. When I read marks or go to estate sales, flea markets or shops I can wear it around my neck without looking stupid or being so obvious... then wallah - I have a new microscopically divine eye ball! I love it!",4 "tiny little thing I just got mine today. For the price I paid for it there are others much better. It's got MAYBE a 1/2 inch view area and the magnification is about 1/3 of what they claim. I like the 3 lens Carson I got today much better. However if you're looking for a very small decent power magnifier with a strong protector this isn't bad. the casing you see in the picture to hide the lens in is metal and pretty strong but, it's open on both sides so it's still not spectacular.",0 "Can't go wrong with this Item WOW Jewelers Loupe was sent very fast 3 days nice pkging Great Price Great service. I am not a Jeweler Do yard sales flea markets want a closer look on some Items for sale. This SE Jewelers Loupe -30x Is a real deal not a toy Real Glass optic Lens Metal case and a box to put it in Wife and I are very pleased Thank you",4 "A great product at a great price This loupe has a nice solid feel and has a good weight to it.Alot of people are saying that it is 10x and not 30x but since I got it to look at plant species and cultures on petri plates the magnification this provides is more then enough to suit my needs.I would prefer is it was a brushed steel instead of chrome because fingerprints really stand out on the casing.",4 "Jewler's loop This was the perfect Christmas gifts for my grand children as I am getting them started into a hobby of coin collecting. They were all excited with this and the accompaniny items to start their new hobby ( ages 6 to 16).",4 "Fantastic value Excellent magnification. Even more excellent is the quality of construction. For the price, I expected a plastic frame and lenses. I was very pleased to see a sturday metal frame, strong hinge, and glass lenses. Very satisfied with it. Heck, the case is even nice for the price.",4 "This thing is great! The loupe is great at 30x magnification @ 21mm apart from zoom surface, this thing'll let you spot specs of dust between your finger prints(in amlicable lighting.) With absoloute ease, I could spot small dents in my knives I never knew existed. etc. It has a one inch peer, that is large enough that any person would need. It's not ideal for book reading or such but if your in the buisness for precision magnification of things such as splinters and the like then this is great for you as it also quite compact at about an inch and a half. Im very satisfied with this product. And the customer pictures are what you get, it arrives in a small box, and in that box is a plastic case (which you can take the felt out and use it to stash coins in) an in the plastic display case is your loupe. Great product.",4 "Best for very delicate metals Works great if using to bend very soft or fine gauge metals and you do not want to scratch the finish. I am using it for wire sculpting and 12g coated soft steel wire is my medium. The soft foam gives too much for wire that stiff so it makes it more difficult to bend. It works good with aluminum and other fine wire that I use. I do not see the foam holding up for very long though being as soft as it is.",2 "Pliers These pliers did not hold up to my expectations. The nylon tips spin around and after only three uses the nylon has split and the tips have come off. They do however have a strong grip but the reason for which I purchased the product to protect my wire failed.",1 "Great crafting pliers - won't damage your project These pliers are just what I needed to ensure I could manipulate my work without marring the surfaces.The nylon jaws are strong enough to allow for manipulation of wire, thin metal and light chain links or jump rings. The lack of metal jaws allows me to not have to worry about marring the finish of these parts while I am working.Pros:- nylon is tough and able to manipulate the work.- pliers have a nice heft - sits well in the hand.- prevents marring the finish on projects for a nicer overall look.Cons:- the nylon jaws are a bit large - a finer point at the end would be helpful for smaller items.Overall - a good product for working with smaller metal parts that need manipulation.Hope that helps....",4 "Dent easily but work well I bought two of these to use for wire wrapping because I'm a beginner and tend to leave marks in all my wire. I bought these to help prevent the marking. Overall they work well but they nylon part (white part) is a soft nylon and dents easily. I don't use them that often, despite the lack of regular use they are all indented, gouged up, and are now hard to use with smaller pieces. The indentations compromise the gripping ability for smaller pieces. Despite this they are still a great item for a beginner, they do what they are,supposed to do, I just wish the nylon quality was better or stronger. I would buy them again.Pros:Prevent marks on wireEasy to useGood for beginnersCons:Nylon is too soft and indents easilyNot great for smaller piece once indented",3 "Comfy and easy to use These are comfortable and easy to use. I use them to bend wire for jewelry. They don't leave any marks or bends.",4 "Perfect!! They work perfect for fixing my wire just right and not ruining it. Also, instead of using my hands to straighten wire I can use my nylon pliers and it works like a charm.",4 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "Oh this thing is handy I've used this for years. I mean years! It helps when you have just the tiniest area to clear and you don't want to mess up such hard and long endured work around it. Especially if you use it with an electric eraser. Even better.",4 "Works Great This is an extremely thin metal shield. Very useful to limit the scope of the erasure to a small confined space. Helps to keep your drawings neat. Works the way it supposed to.",3 "Adequate, most adequate These eraser guards are easily lost but sorely missed. I've used the product for several weeks and they are not easily wrinkled and are inexpensive. What more is there to it.If this review was helpful, please add your vote.",4 "LOVE THESE THINGS AND HAVE SEVERAL - MOST OF THE TIME. I have had one of these little shields for years and years. Well, actually that is not true sort of. Actually I have had three or four of these shields for years and years...same shields mind you, but I have a problem. I loose things. I can loose a full grown rhinoceros on a tennis court - truth be told. Anyway, I purchase these things a long time ago and when I loose one, or even two at times, I am able to have an instant replacement rather than running around like my hair was on fire looking for the thing. I eventually find the missing one(s) but by that time I have lost the one I was using as a replacement.Anyway, these are quite handy to have around. Another problem I have, other than loosing things, is that I am extremely sloppy at times and when you couple this with the fact that I am constantly changing my mind as I draw, I do a lot of erasing and without a guard such as this, I fear to tell you that my erasing is rather sloppy...to put it kindly.These are very thin and very precise. The different shapes work perfect, depending upon what I want to remove or alter in my drawings. They work (for me) best with graphite but I have also had some success with charcoal. (I do not have an electric eraser and probably never will, but I should think that these would be ideal for use with such a contraption.Alas though, like another reviewer here, I have found that modern office supply stories, and indeed, most art stores, have no clue as to what you want when you ask them for these things. In my particular area they are difficult, if not impossible to find. It is pleasing to find them at a reasonable price here on Amazon. I tend to use these things from time to time as bookmarks and I am down to one now and have no clue as to which books the others may be in. I know I will eventually find them...I'm just saying!This is a good product and if you draw a lot, perform drafting projects or even correspond the old fashion way by actually writing, and use a pencil...as I often do, then these will find themselves being used a lot...I know mine do.Don BlankenshipThe Ozarks",4 "Cool Erasing Shield! I am taking a charcoal drawing class and a guy in the class, who was also a drafter, had one of these. He let me try it for charcoal and it worked really well. Amazon had such a good deal on them that I bought some for my friends in the class, too.",4 "Great draftman's tool. I started my career as a draftsman and using erasing shields 45 years ago. Although I have moved on to other things I still use erasing shields. I highly recommend this model.",4 "RIPPED OFF The shiipping cost was very high on this! I felt ripped off when I got this for this coupld have fit in a regular business envelope and a postage stamp used.",0 "Erasing Shield Got this to put together a drafting took kit. This is just on piece that will come in handy in class.",3 "There is no substitute for this when drawing with pencil. Having done a lot of drafting without an eraser shield, I can testify that it's nearly impossible to get a clean drawing without one.",4 "Handy drawing tool Just what I needed for my sketching tools. It's made of metal and lies flat against my drawing paper. Great for techniques!",4 "Great product This tool really helps when removing part of a drawing by erasure in keeping from erasing and ruining what you want to remain of the drawing.",4 "It works The eraser shield is a little flimsy, but as long as you're not bending it, you are OK. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems that it should work",4 "Keep your writing neat in your last written book of secrets I still write out some of my working documents. Like account info, and keep it in a special little book. You want to be able to edit this stuff, and you want to do it neatly. The only way is with a thin mechanical pencil, a gum eraser and a shield. But try to buy one of these!! Walk into an office supply store and the employees, if you can tear them away from texting, think you are speaking a foreign language. This little item was perfect.",4 "what's up with these shapes? . . . Eraser shields like this, most useful with a motorized eraser, was a standard drafting tool for decades. It does not rust, and unless it gets bent up, should last a long time.Having done hand drafting, I have wondered why the shield had this particular pattern of shapes. Some make obvious sense, like the circle, the teardrop, and the various straight line strips of various lengths, but some of the others are rather odd, and I rarely used them. There are many round edges, because a sharp edge would tend to wear down the eraser more, but there are times when a nice square corner really comes in handy. Why so many circles of the same size, when you just need two circles to make an evenly spaced dashed line? A few more circles of different sizes, and a square or rectangle or two, might have been useful additions.Too many cutouts in the metal would make the shield prone to bending, but it doesn't seem that much thought went into the selection of the pattern of shapes, and surely more shapes could have been added. As a result, for many decades those involved in fields like engineering and architecture, had to make do with a product that very easily could been made more useful. All that lost productivity! Well, it's too late now, as hand drafting has largely become a thing of the past.If you do hand drafting, this is still a good tool to have. As with many drafting supplies available thorough Amazon, the shipping charge is a killer, so you might want to check at your local graphic arts store.",2 "Ordered 2 and only received one I ordered and paid for two shields and only received one. I contacted the company, but have received no response.",0 "Doesn't dry I put this on a pinhole in my tarp 3 weeks ago, and it's still not dry",1 "just what I needed! I ran a search for embroidery hoops because I'd started a project and realized about 10 stitches in that I was going to need more than just my hands. When you add this little thing to your cart, you don't get to choose your color, but luck had it that they sent my favorite color and it was just the perfect size. I'm still working on that project, but it'll be finished soon, and if it weren't for this little hoop, I can honestly say I'd STILL be working on it a year from now. Great product! :)",4 "Used it right away - good size I have recently started doing more embroidery and in little sizes for doll clothes and fingertip towels. This fits in my "to go" bag and is sturdy. I have not had any problems with the mechanism or warping. A good hoop in a good size for small projects.",4 "Good Embroidery hoop I purchased this because I was embroidering on silk and was afraid that the wooden ones I usually buy would snag it. It's durable and smooth.",4 "Wonderful set for a Young Artist What I love about this kit is that it comes with everything that a little artist needs. The portfolio part is a wonderful added touch, they can place their art in it, and present it to you like a gallery showing. I really love that they are starting to create items like this showcase young artists. It is a wonderful start to a life time art.",3 "Art portfolio I was a little disappointed in this product. It was smaller than I thought, made of a hard plastic. The items inside were adequate. Not quite what I expected, but adequate never-the-less.",2 "Great Gift I got this as a gift for my niece and she just loves it. It's perfect for keeping all of her art supplies together and has held up very well.",4 "Perfect for quilting! I use this adhesive dot stamper to temporarily stick my plastic templates to my fabrics for rotary cutting and it does a fantastic job of keeping the templates from sliding! For your more delicate fabrics (especially digitally printed ones) I use a piece of scrap fabric to dab the adhesive a few times in order to remove some of the stickiness before adhering to the fabrics. Especially great for cutting out applique patterns.",4 "Takes a little practice but works great! I purchased this adhesive dot stamper for my daughter to use to mount papers and photos to her History Day project board. I hate glue sticks (it takes so many and it never fails there's a huge lump in the middle of your page, plus so messy when it squirts out the sides) and liquid glue is out. We've experimented over the years with contact cement, an old waxer I had from my newspaper days... on and on.This is the PERFECT tool for young and old. The ONLY thing I've noticed is that you have to hold it upright, as straight as possible, and push down with an even pressure until it makes contact with the paper. That's it! You CAN'T push it fast like you're rubber stamping-- it won't deposit the dot correctly.The kids have no trouble with using it, nor do I. It just took a couple practice dots to get it right. We've used this for about 4 projects so far, and I haven't had to replace the roll yet so it's quite economical. The dots are quite thin so don't add bulk between layers, plus they hold great! And no more wavy papers from wet glue and glue sticks!",4 "Could work better I got this to complete a scrap book so I was using the dots to hold a variety of items. Half the time the dot's don't dispense and I have to pull them off the strip with my fingernails. The dots are very strong so that is great. I just wish the dispenser worked better.",2 "Functional This product works very well. I use it not only for paper but for temporarily adhering paper to a quilt top.",4 "Go another way. Yes, the ""dots"" are very strong, but positioning of them takes some practice... which would only be a slight problem if they would all work... but almost half of the time they don't dispense at all. And to top it off - if you try to use them on anything thinner than good card stock (e.g. some of the patterned papers), the dots rip the thin paper apart and ruin your project. I wrote the company about it and never got an answer, nor any kind of compensation. Elmer's does some very decent products, but do steer clear of this one.",0 "great shippers extremely busy , no time for games. I can place the order and forget about it.I know they ship perfect everytime",4 "Learning to Draw? I purchased this for my grandson for Christmas. This had everything he needed and more to get started drawing. I had noticed he was always asking me for paper, and drawing when he was here visiting, so I decided to get this for him. He has had many hours of enjoyment from it, and continues to use it now. He's 17 and really interested in art, so this was to encourage him to continue on with his desires. I am glad I purchased this for him. It was really nice because of the carrying case, so he can take it wherever he wants and everything is right there. I did purchase additional paper, for him, but other than that, everything was included in this. If you have a child interested in drawing this is certainly a great purchase.",4 "Fair but not good I expected a little more for the cost. It could have been better.",2 "Punching Comfort. Overall this is a pretty good frame. It really does hold your material tight. But the carding strips are really sharp and cut your fingers and forearms really easy. I have figured out a solution for this. Take a bath hand towel and cut a hole in center just big enough that your patterned piece shows, then you can rest your arm on it to punch.It helps quite a bit and the extra ends of the towel you can double it on the side your working on for added coverage. Happy Punching! Its addictive!",2 "This frame is NOT 10 x 10""! I even wrote Jo-Anne before ordering this and asked if it was really the 10 x 10"" model . . . IT IS NOT!!! It is the smaller model, working area is about 6 x 6"". I think it is a good product, but the information is incorrect.",2 "CONVENIENT FRAME THIS SPECIFIC FRAME IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED FOR PUNCHNEEDLE. IT WILL HOLD YOUR PROJECT VERY TIGHTLY AS YOU WORK ON IT. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT A 6 1/2 BY 6 1/2 IS A LITTLE TOO SMALL. I WOULD RATHER HAVE A 10 BY 10 FRAME.",2 "National Artcraft Is Great! I love my new organizer! It carries all my supplies to and from class with room to spare! Everyone in the class likes it too! National Artcraft was very quick in getting it to me as well! Thanks again!",4 "SCRAPBOOKING I was amazed at the room it has for all my scrapbooking needs. The paper storage, the different compartments to hold stickers, buttons, stamps, etc. I am very pleased with this item and the price was excellent.",3 "FABULOUS!!! I love this organizer - It has all the room for everything I need and I have gotten lots of compliments on it as well. Buy with confidence - this vendor is great as well",4 "great organizer This is my second one that I have purchased (overflowing with scrapbook materials). The organizer is great because I can keep all my scrapbook stuff in it and organized. It's nice that its portable because I can take it in any room or even outside and scrapbook and know that I have everything I need with me. I actually went to the store to buy another one but the store wasn't selling them anymore. I was really disappointed! :( So thank goodness Amazon sells them!!! :)",4 "Akro-Mils CraftDesign Scrapbook Organizer, Purple It will be very handy for carring my Scrapbooking pages and enbelishments for short trips when I have waiting time on my hands (doctor appt, waiting to pick up family). I have a place for my pages (12x12), embelishments, glues, scissors, & ect, Oh I almost forgot Pictures also.I ordered the Organizer thru Amazon, It arrived very quickly, and it great shape.ThanksBunny",4 "Awesome I purchased this as a gift and when I recieved it, I wished I had also ordered one for myself.",4 "Great for Children and Adults French Knitter, Medium / B000GBO9S2These knitting aids go by many names: French Knitter, Knitting Knobby, Knitting Spool, and so on. They are used to make i-cords, or those long thin knitted ""tubes"" that can be sewn into potholders and rugs and accent pieces and a thousand other uses.This spool is a good one, sturdy and reliable. The plastic shaft is easy to turn, and the nail heads are sturdy and secure. The heads of the nails are rounded and soft, and the yarn slips easily over the head. The length of the nails is just about perfect - any taller, and it would be a chore to slip the loops over the head, and any shorter and the knitting would be too bunched up to work with. The package also includes a good plastic crochet hook of a size that compliments the spool perfectly. I've already started an i-cord in the hopes of making a nice rug for the laundry room - I'm using a medium weight wool yarn.One thing to be aware of, though, is that the instructions included here were not very useful to me. I haven't knitting on a spool in years, and I couldn't remember the correct technique to get started. Internet searching increased my despair, as there are seemingly a thousand ways to start your i-cord, but each method seemed incredibly difficult, or stretched the yarn too tight, such that it was impossible to move it. I finally did find some simple instructions for children at online resource ""The Caron Collection Kid's Corner"".~ Ana Mardoll",4 "French Knitter The item arrived in good time, and in excellent condition. It is for my husband to use in making ""manly"" items with i-cord and he is enjoying it very much~",4 "Great Product but missing needle/hook This French Knitter Medium size is a good size and fits well in my hand. The needle/hook that you use to move the yarn from pin to pin was missing and I have advised the seller. Also, I do realize the color selection was assorted but it would have been nice to have been able to pick the color I wanted. I received the clear one, would have loved the lavender one. I will update my review once I hear back from the seller in regards to the missing hook.",3 "fun stuff i only got the one pack and am sorry. i wish i got the 3 pack so i could share this fun project with others. really fun and relaxing. buy it and have fun!!!!!",3 "useful this kit has both sizes to make small or medium chains and the price is right. I use it with softflex beading wire.",4 "its what I wanted When I was young we made our own spools from empty thread spools but this is so much better because it's precise and doesn't fall apart...my grandchildren love it...",4 "Very nice for our artist I purchased this item for my daughter who loves to draw. She is able to draw just as she would with pencils and can then use water and a paintbrush to smear the colors. It is a good creative kit.",4 "Nice Art Set I got this for my daughter's 8th birthday. She loves it! She draws pictures and then goes over them with a wet brush. Turns out very nice.",4 "Faber-Castell Watercolor set The seller did as promised and was here before the due date which wasgood so I could mail to grand son ..",3 "Great for drawing Our granddaught loves to draw, and this is one of the things she really wanted and loved it when she opened it.....",4 "BEAUTIFUL vibrant colors - great markers These markers are wonderful for providing vibrant colors that really stick out. That said, in order to provide the best lifespan for these markers, I would recommend (and I believe this is mentioned on the packaging - it is worth repeating):1. Store upside down. I have an old tall tin can for storing markers. They have therefore lasted quite a while and don't dry out at all.2. As with all markers, don't put too much pressure when using - a little dab'l do ya.These are great for school projects, making posters, et cetera.",4 "Colorific gel markers= love Really love these markers. I use them as body paint, and they go on smoothly and come off easily. They colours tend to be almost creamy, but usually look lovely.If only Amazon actually CARRIED them. :\",4 "I LOVE THESE MARKERS!!! EVERYTHING ABOUT THESE MARKERS IS GREAT. THE COLORS, THEIR LONGEVITY, EVERYTHING. THE COLORS ARE SHINY AND VIBRANT! THE BEST COLOR I'VE EVER SEEN IN ANY MARKER, GEL OR OTHERWISE, PAINT PEN, ANYTHING! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND GIVE THEM A 12 ON A SCALE OF ONE TO 10.",4 "thread is good for repairs. With singer I expected a thicker thread, it may be because its a polyester instead of cotton. I will probably use this for small mending and double up on my stitching.",2 "SugarVeil Icing I love this product. It is perfect for making spider webs, stenciling on cakes, and about anything that you need to pick up to put on a cake such a bows. Very easy to work with. For more information go to the SugarVeil webiste and they can help.",4 "Perfect As a grandson of a Cavalry Colonel I am proud of my heritage and am eager to share with others. The quality of embroidering is top class. The velcro on the back also is so useful since I can place it in several places: Jacket, backpack, etc.",4 "Just as I would have done. I recieved the four patches that I ordered on time and in great condition. I also like to think that if I ran an online business I would run it just like this one. Thanks for the sale.",4 "Bait and Switch! Ordered 13 sets of (12) as advertised... received 13 individual pens. The advertisment said on sale for $5.46 (originally $34.99 84% off) How could they be $34.99 each for a paint stick.",0 "working as intended Its a quality black paint marker, and there is not much else to say about it to fill up the minimum word requirement. Keep em away from kids they will try to get high with them.",4 "good quality i used this to refinish the needles on my collection of Automotive ammeters. it is identical to the original color. Highly satisfied!",4 "Great Pen I used this pen to get a green Oregon football helmet signed and it worked wonderfully. Highly reccocmend for anybody trying to find a pen to get autographs with for helmets",4 "Prang tempra paint This product worked well for my 2nd grade classroom. No lumping easy to spread. I used this for a Christmas craft. I will buy this product again.",4 "Worked well The hardest part was cutting the hole in the fabric. I got several the wrong size! Sometimes the eyelet fell out cause I got the hole too big. Oh well, I'm clumsy with scissors.From there it was easy. The directions are pretty straightforward. Use a scrap of lumber underneath so you don't ruin your work surface! It worked really well.",4 "colorful sight i enjoyed the paintings and colors except for a small problem the black paint wads cracked and dried up lucky for me i was able to purchase the same paint at a local art store. the colors make my childs room bright and alive i love it.",4 "Worse than useless I had always dreamed of a system for attaching buttons that had sprung off my trousers as my waistline swells. And this promised to be able to attach buttons. It's a great design - and better than zip tying the button back on (which is kind of what it does - pushing a ""H""-shaped piece of tagging nylon through the button and fabric).Or so I thought. In practice it broke on the first use - the flimsy tool bent one of its guides and another piece of plastic within it snapped. On the very first use. Totally useless. I would rather nail needles into my thumbs than buy one of these again. If someone gave me one as a gift, I would throw it straight in the trash. Probably in front of the gift giver's gaze.Utterly disappointing.",0 "Bring back the old buttoneer They ruined it. It was a nifty product and something that worked really great. These new fasteners are horrible. I bought one to give to my daughter who was going away to college. My mom gave me one that is 32 years old now when I went away to college. I use that so many times. I thought it would help her. Not so.",0 "Pathetic junk Really thought I was going to get a good thing, especially for attaching my suspender buttons. What a piece of junk. So far using a entire pack of clips I managed 4 buttons and not sure how long they will remain attached. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH. You can actually attach a button faster doing it the tried and true way -- needle and thread.. I give it one star and that is a stretch.",0 "it realy doesn't work I tried this on several shirts and it just didn't work. It may work with very thin buttons and thin cloth. This was a total waste of my money.",0 "Don't waste your time and money This item is a piece of crap. Do yourself a favor, buy yourself a needle and thread and learn to sew on the button.",0 "An experience in futility What a waste of money. I went through almost all the plastic attachers without any success until I just threw this in the trash. What a rip off. I could have sewn on 20 buttons in the time I spent trying to get this to work.",0 "The Vinage Buttoneer has much more sturdy fasteners I don't know why they call this the Original Buttoneer? This is not the original or Vintage version with just one needle. I found the Vintage Buttoneer (the one with only one needle)to have much more sturdy fasteners. If you have the Vintage version or are able to find it, the old fasteners in the box are too old and brittle. I was given the address to order the original fasteners (in new condition)Buttoneer FastenersP.O. Box 557Franklin, MA 02038You have to write them and request information, there is no website, or phone number available. I hope this helps some of you.",1 "Thank GOD Indispensable for fast alterations [hems]. -been around forever, thank God they're still making it.",4 "O.K. but not great You have to insert two clips for each button, which is why they put two staples in each insert. The tool will not span the holes diagonally so you have to pin two adjoining holes first and then the other two adjoining holes. They don't tell you this in the directions. Also, you have to press the button really hard against the tool while you are pushing in the plunger or it wont hold. It requires a lot of pressure. Be sure and hold the edges of the button, otherwise you may punch a hole in your fingers. As other reviewers have pointed out, the tool is really just for shirt buttons. All in all, the tool is marginally faster and handier than using a needle and thread, but don't expect miracles.",2 "buttoneer this is not your old buttoneer this has thin small fastners that do not hold buttones on you can not buy heavier fastners, the old buttoneers you could put a button on a coat not this one, it doesn't hold a button on double cotton fabic sorry i brought this is NOT the original",1 "The NOT original buttoneer is useless WHY can't I get refills for my Buttoneer anymore? To see the eminently useful single needle gun-style buttoneer google 'buttoneer 2' and see the original ad from spiketv website. JoAnn now sells what they call ""the original Buttoneer"", which isn't -- the new double barrelled one is limited to short weak useless fasteners for only standard shirt buttons. In the 80's, Dennison refilled the TRUE original Buttoneer and Buttoneer 2, with strong nylon fasterners for buttons, & other lengths for home/auto repair, crafts. Ronco obviously sold the idea to JoAnn who pressed Dennison to stop making strong, useful fasteners of varied lengths. The NOT-original-buttoneer now sold really robs consumers. The blog reviews agree, but the as-seen-on-tv spammers push them so far down you never see the truth. What a great product this was and could have continued to be.",0 "Poorly constructed. I purchased this product hoping to end my button sewing headaches. I had read a previous review which was favorable, but it stated it may take a bit of practice to master the device.I couldn't get the buttons to fasten at first, but about the third try it worked! Unfortunately, when I tried to fasten the next button, the Buttoneer needle broke! So based on my experience- it's not worth it!",0 "dissapointment when I was in the military,a button coming off could spell disaster before an inspection or during work. I told my mom about this during a phone call home.she sent me a Ronco buttoneer.with a little practice I could reattach a button in seconds.saving me a lot of extra duty hours for a uniform in need of repair.the only drawback was the limited number and colors of the fastners.I also needed OD green.I wrote Ronco.they responded telling me I could order the colored fasteners I needed.I was set for the duration of my carreer,I helped many a troop in distress.these fastners were sturdy, I never had one fail,even under combat conditions. now I have grandkids,who constantly lose buttons.I found I could no longer order fasteneers for my Ronco machine,but a new fastner machine could be had.so I obtained one,It's not at all the quality of the old one,made cheap,the fastners break easily,a total waste of time and money,unless you just use buttons for decorations and don't plan to use them. bring back the old machine !",0 "Works well I bought this product a couple of years ago and I love it! It's really easy to use, and the fasteners are very sturdy; I haven't had any problems with mine. I would have to disagree with the previous reviewer's claims that it can't be used on waistbands. I use it to fix buttons on waistbands all the time and the prongs fit through the band fine - and this is on lined suit pants. The only disadvantage is that you can't use it on small buttons - the prongs are too big for the smaller holes of small buttons, so you won't be able to use it on your shirts or blouses.",3 "Buttoneer has limited usefulness I bought it because in the pictures it looked as though waistband buttons were being attached. No such luck. The little plastic ""threads"" can't reach through the waistband tab of a pair of slacks -- and probably can't be used for any other attaching on heavy duty fabrics.",0 "A pathetic imitation of the Buttoneer I bought the Original Buttoneer while in the Marines in 1972. It was awesome; no button fastened by it came off, ever. It was useful for fastening other things as well. So I bought this product in the hope that I could recpature the ease of use and reliability of the original. No such luck. This ""Original Buttoneer"" is useless. The brads are too short, too brittle, and the device is cheaply made and difficult to work. A total waste of money.it would take nothing for someone to re-create the original, change the name, and sell them here.S.J. Britt USMCR(ret.)",0 "Newer Buttoneer is junk Reading these reviews, there seems to be a split between people who had the old buttoneer and those with the new. Sounds like the old one was great. New one, garbage. I ordered one, read the directions VERY carefully, tried putting several buttons on thin and thick fabric. Did not work at all. Very disappointing as I have a project with a lot of fastening required. Guess I'll have to suck it up and pull out the sewing needle.",0 "Horrible Product I started wearing dress pants for work and noticed that one by one my buttons were coming loose. Rather than sew them together I found Buttoneer refills at the local drug store but no actual Buttoneer. Eventually I was able to get my hands on the actual machine and spent about $25 total. The stupid thing didn't work. I tried a few more times and 7 tabs later I finally got it to work through a simple hem.It claims to be ""invisible!"" but the thick ""clear"" plastic is so fat that it shows white and is extremely obviously and tacky on any dark colored items when hemming.As for buttons, the button stays on... so long as it isn't used. Once I tried using the actual button as, well, a button, the ""secure"" hold of the plastic broke through. I now have little piece of white plastic sticking out of my pants where I tried to get it to work and where it snapped. I'm very unhappy and after all that time of trying to get this to work I could have just sewed my buttons on.",0 "Buttoneer = Waste of Money In my opinion, the Buttoneer is a waste of money. It is easy to use and I fastened some buttons on with it, but the plastic tabs that fasten the buttons on is brittle and broke off the first time I undid the button. I refastened the button with several Buttoneer plastic tabs to make it stronger, and it still broke off the first time I used the button.Nothing beats old-fashioned thread and a needle.",0 "Buttoneer Fastening Sys no good I am very disappointed in what the buttoneer fastening system will do. It will not keep buttons on mens pants. It will put buttons on mens shirts but they do not last but a day or so. If I had known the quality, I would never have purchased this item.DHughes",0 "Not good for any thing but shirt buttons This Buttoneer is not as versital as the improved model I bought 30 years ago which had several lengths and types of fasteners. That Butoneer allowed me to replace buttons on pants and coats also. I wear T shirts so this buttoneer isn't much use to me.",0 "This is a P.O.S -don't waste your $ Only works on very thin shirts and doesn't hold buttons well -buttons usually fall off by the second wearing. Plus one of the two needles on it broke on the third use. Best sounding/worst product EVER! Don't get suckered.",0 "Replace all those missing buttons Years ago (before divorce) I had an earlier version of this wonerful product. These days, as a bachelor again, I need it more than ever. Oh yes, I do have the usual needle set and black and white thread. But I rarely get the button exactly where it should go, or stab a finger in the process. This newer device takes a little time to get used to but not too bad. The little plastic ""thread"" gadgets are very clever and make for a very sturdy mounting. You can double up on these for an especially strong mounting on trousers. A quick answer to a problem everyone who wears clothes regularly has. I understand even nudists like the Buttoneer.",4 "Not so good I used it on a small thin metal button for pants and I tried and tried and it never did fasten. I have not tried it with the small plastic buttons they supplies possibly it works with it but they will not fasten pants. I was disapointed.",0 "looked good, didn't work so well I bought the buttoneer. This product did not work for me. In fact it was much easier to just sew the button back on which it what i had to do any way.",0 "Buttoneer The device is too difficult to use easily. I have ruined about a dozen fasteners trying to fasten four buttons. like most people who buy this device, I'm relatively awkward with my hands. It's actually easier to sew buttons on by hand than to uss the buttoneer",0 "Doesn't Work I wear lab coats at work and the buttons are always popping off. This sounded like a really great idea but it just doesn't work. I was unable to even get even one button attached so I'm not sure how durable the fix would be should you be lucky enough to get the button attached.",0 "Buttoneer for everything I bought the buttoneer for my husband because he's always losing buttons from his shirts. However, I find myself using it for more than just buttons. You can secure pocket corners, fix a ripped hem. I'd better order some refills or hubby won't have any when he looks to replace a button. Much easier than threading a needle for a small repair. Love it!",4 "Buttoneer FAILS! I put a button on my pants the evening before work. First bathroom trip at work button popped off!FAILER!! I think I might try to sew it on my self next time...it would last longer even though I don't know how to sew!",0 "easy to use Quick and easy to use. I've even used it on suits which hold pretty well unless you overly stretch then buttons might pop off because of thickness of suit.",3 "Okay This product works well with thin fabrics but I tried to reattach a button to my fleece pajama shirt and it would not work. I think this product is good for a quick fix but I still wind up taking most of my stuff to the cleaners to be sewed on professionally.",2 "Good product The buttoneer is a good product. I use it all the time to fasten buttons that have come off and it does save time and money. It does take a little practice to learn how to fasten buttons with it and sometimes you may need to use more than two fasteners to fully secure the button, but it does work for basic fastening purposes with standard buttons.",3 "Decent for the money I've had my Buttoneer for quite some time and I'm fairly satisfied with it. It's a wonderful timesaver, and great for those with physical limitations that make it difficult to work a needle and thread.As with any product that uses a 'one size fits all' approach, there are drawbacks. The Buttoneer struggles with tough fabrics like canvas or cotton duck (similar to what Carhart uses with their men's work clothes) or really thick fabrics like flannel. And as other posters have pointed out, the needles are way too big for small buttons. Reading directions, and following them, pays big benefits, especially with this device. The fasteners come on u-shaped sprues, or 'trees' that look like a plastic paperclip. The legs have to be fed into the channels on the Buttoneer correctly for it to work. Secondly, the first clip on the sprue has to be snapped into place. You'll know when you hear an audible click. You then repeat the process for the second clip, or fastener. The most important thing I've found is to make absolutely certain the needles go all the way through the button and the fabric before pushing the trigger to secure the fastener. Read the instructions...I promise you you'll have more success than failure.I've only had one article of clothing that had the button come off after using the Buttoneer. Considering the dozen or so pants and shirts I've rescued with the Buttoneer, that's not a bad average. But yeah, there's room for improvement in this product.",2 "Too many problems A great idea, BUT: Not-trivial learning curve, difficult to use, and the plastic stays break frequently when you're trying to inset them. Not worth the trouble.",0 "Don't buy this product. This a total piece of junk. I used it on three pieces of clothing and NONE of the buttons held long enough to actually use the clothing item. It says made in China but I don't think it is that good. Al Capp's Lower Slobovia would be more apt.",0 "Don't waste your money So far I haven't been able to make this fasten a button on anything. It makes large holes in the fabric so don't use it on anything very good. When I have time I will try again, but so far sewing the button on by hand is MUCH faster and easier.",0 "Buttoneer blows!!! This product blows chunks the size of basketballs. It is not at all intuitive, good luck figuring it out. When I finally did, no button would stay on, if I could get it on in the first place.Unless you want to learn to swear like a sailor in 3 languages, save yourself some grief and pass on this piece of it product.",0 "Buttoneer disappointment, part 2 I received my Buttoneer a month ago and was quite disappointed at the flimsiness of it. However, I have been using it to attach buttons to bags as decorations. No problem; I even ran out of attachments and ordered 100 more. Tonight one of the needles broke off the instrument. I am very disappointed and quite upset that this piece of equipment didn't last more than a month. I am going to request a replacement and hope the company will honor it. Things sure aren't made the way they used to be! If I do received new Buttoneer, I will only use tiny buttons.Beth Googins",0 "Bad Duplicate of Great Item - Not Original! My parents HAD the original buttoneer - it had one needle/prong, not two like this one and others I have seen lately... Its original sales pitch was that it can attach single holed buttons... The plastic fasteners were much longer/larger and stayed put... These tiny ones are a joke, if they stay for a single wear/use of the garmet they will not last for a second use or washing... The original was so tough my 13yr old hand could not pull the button off when I tried! Trust me, this is NOT the original... perhaps its the original 'inproved' edition... but not the first. Dont buy it - I wasted my $$!",0 "Mrs. Well, it's not worth a flying flip as something to reattach buttons to garments you actually wear. I haven't tried it on a button that is just a decoration though. I thought I might use it on some little project around the house, not sure what yet.",0 "Learn to sew on a button! Save your money. Even if you can get the button on with this, takes practice,they will not stay on. After 3 times on the same button, yes I found it 3 times,I gave up!",0 "Excellent Been looking for this item for a long time. Just perfect for my needs. Speedy S&H -- much sooner than expected",4 "needle won't work needle whould not go thru shirtbutton came off,will have to useneedle and threadsend no more ads for stuff like this",0 "Waste of money and time! I can't believe I was sucked in to buying this product. It is a total and complete waste of time and money. Don't even think about attaching anything beyond a shirt button and that's more of a chore than it should be. It is cheaply made and the fasteners break in a heartbeat. I was working on attaching a shirt button and had to use three fasteners before I could get one that didn't break just attempting to attach the button. I tried to attach another button to a pair of shorts...would not work at all. Every fastener attempt ended with the fastener breaking. They apparently put virtually no effort into designing or manufacturing the fasteners. I was sucked into purchasing this product because I had one of the 'real' 'original' buttoneers. That was a fine product...it worked as advertised...you could fasten a button to anything, and best of all, it stayed put. I would not recommend this product to anyone and I'm disappointed that Amazon.com even carries this useless product as an offering. As I stated in the beginning...a true waste of time and money!",0 "the little feet on the fasteners break off? i have owned the buttoneer for 15 years or more. in the old days the fasteners were it appears to be made of nylon and stretched when used. the fasteners now appear to be made of plastic and when used in the buttoneer the little feet at the ends of the fasteners break off and therefore the fastener does not hold the button onto the the shirt or whatever you are trying to attach the button to. you can test this yourself by removing one of the two fasteners from the clip holding the fasteners. then hold the end of the fastener (the foot) with your finger and thumb and pull on the other end of the fastener trying to stretch it out somewhat. immediately the little foot pops off (breaks off) making the fastener useless. i think the buttoneer is still a good product but the fasteners seem to be of little use since the little feet at the ends of the fasteners break off which obviously makes the buttoneer useless.",0 "buttoneer it took a few tries to get it right. buttons have lasted a couple of washes now. happy thus far!! price was good, so not much money invested.",2 "good for shirt; not pants I used it on a shirt and it worked ok. I also used it to re-attach a button on pants. It worked at first, but then the fastner popped off the pants. I think buttons that close around the waist might create too much stress.",2 "unsatisfactory This product will not work on trousers. It was received on time. I thought I had ordered the product and a refill, but received two products instead.",0 "yep not as good sure not like the original, I can remember being ableto use the original on heavy blue jeans.. this one willbarely go through a pair a pants.. I suppose it's goodfor shirts buttons. what a shame to make once was sucha great product, poorly now.. I'd be willing to pay MOREto have them make them like they were !I did get it to do ONE button by pressing one both sides of thematerial to get the prongs through, shouldn't be a JOB !",2 "Not fantastic but will do This is the second Buttoneer that I've owned. It works better than the first one I bought, but still has problems. The plastic fasteners have a tendency to break when being inserted. This device breaks about one in four of them, which is kind of frustrating. Since the two buttoneers are identical for all I can see, one could expect that performance of another would be somewhere between these two. The fasteners don't last as long as I would hope. I haven't kept records, so I couldn't tell you how long.",2 "Buttoneer = Waste of Money In my opinion, the Buttoneer is a waste of money. It is easy to use, but the plastic tabs that fasten the buttons are brittle and all the ones I used broke the first time I used the button.I tried reinforcing some buttons with several Buttoneer plastic tabs to make it stronger, but the buttons still broke off the first or second time they were used.Nothing beats the old-fashioned needle and thread for getting a button back on.",0 "Do not waste your money I used the Buttoneer one time and the needle that pushed the fastner through broke. Once this happens, the Buttoneer is useless. There is also no warranty.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY",0 "Not the ORIGINAL Buttoneer They may call this a Buttoneer, and it may work on the same principle but it's not the ORIGINAL Buttoneer by Dennison. I still have the original Buttoneer and the case it came in and I still use it though the fasteners are hard to come by. The original Buttoneer is shaped more like a syringe. The original kit came in a blue plastic box with a clear flip top lid and a compartmentalized tray to hold everything neatly in place. It came with a metal Buttoneer hole sizer that could be used to slightly enlarge button holes if they were too small for the needle to pass through. It also came with a supply of fasteners in different lengths and colors and a 13 page instruction manual.",4 "Since Sliced Bread Buttoneer, is the best invention since sliced bread!. The device is simple to use, it is compact (about the size of a cell phone and is light weight). All you have to do is put its needle through your button, insert the fastner into the tiny slot, pierce the clothing article slowly and then press the Buttoneer's butt end.Hint: A simple solution to other people that say that the needle breaks or the fastners do no penetrate clothing- First pierce holes using the buttoneer's needle of where you want the button to be placed BEFORE you use the fastners. Secondly, when you use the fastners, try to instert it very slowly and with pressure. The device works fine once you get the hang of it.",4 "Very disappointed! I have several dresses that button all the way down the front. I have trouble with the thread that holds the buttons at the waist area being worn away by my desk and my seat belt. I hate sewing on buttons over and over again. I remembered that my mother had a buttoneer when I was a child, so when I found it on Amazon I was really excited! I tried it as soon as it came, but to my GREAT disappointment, it doesn't work on my dresses. The skinny little plastic holders are not long enough to go through the button and the material. The plastic is so thin that, even if it did go through, I don't think it would last very long. I was really bummed out. Unless you are using very small buttons and very thin material you will not be happy with this product.",0 "A single mans lifesaver I can't sew to save my life, This little gem is easy to use and works even with heavy denim.",4 "Not the original buttoneer I owned an original years ago when it first came out. It was heavier, more durable, easier to load, and the bullet was similar to a tag holder on one side and a small nitro pill size finish for the front. I gotta tell you I am so disapointed in this one. If it was to be used on a tee shirt, yes pretty easy. I had the bottom part of my hooded sweat zipper de threading. I did get it on. Looks better than the old ties but I thought it would break through the whole 1/2 hour it took me to get through it. Plus the waste of those ties especially without a spring to make the push handle come back was terrible.",0 "rip off I BOUGHT THIS ITEM AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE IT ONCE AND IT FELL APART, NOW I HAVE ALL THESE REFILLS AND NO BUTTONEER, WILL NEVER BUY SOMETHING LIKE THIS AGAIN WOULD RATHER SEW BUTTONS ON THE OLD FASHION WAY FROM NOW ON , WHAT A DISAPOINTMENT.",0 "Caveat emptor Like others attached a button but fasteners quickly broke.On the third try, needle broke.Good concept but cheap construction and materials.Original product made by Dennison sounds good but Ido not see it available.Save your money.",0 "We're all entitled to do something stupid... ...mine was purchasing The Original Buttoneer. Had the mistaken idea that it could save some time replacing the pant's top button that we portly old guys pop every so often. Instead, received a product that was incapable of fastening ANYTHING to ANYTHING. I contacted the manufacturer (Avery Dennison Fastener Division, Fitchburg, MA) and was told the ""gun"" was for only light duty, temporary fixes, and that mine was probably defective. No offer to repair or replace the defective unit. Only a suggestion I return it to the seller (AsSeenOnTVGuys) for a refund or replacement. Even if the replacement would work, it still wouldn't be suitable for my intended purpose (if one is to believe the manufacturer's rep). Rather than spend money for return postage, etc., I'm keeping mine prominently displayed at home as a reminder of the old adage, ""If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.""",0 "Not a good gadget it doesn't hold up no lasting value. repair to visible not really a quick fix. Needs to be updated to modern times",0 "Not what it used to be I had a buttoneer about 15 years ago and it worked great. I searched for and ordered another because that first one had been so handy. The plastic piece that holds the button on is flimsy, they break in half when you try to put the button on. It probably took 5 or 6 times before I got one to work, then it came off the first time I washed the garment. Unless you can find an antique, don't buy it.",0 "Save your money Doesn't work very well at all. After much fiddling got one button attached but it popped of at first wearing.",0 "Works pretty well-but isnt the 'original' The original Butoneer actually attached buttons so they wouldnt come off. The new Butonner doesnt seem to do as well. It appears the problem is not in the design of the unit itself but in the fasteners-which seem to be shorter and attach less securely. Still, it's great for emergency 'fixes'.",3 "Do not buy this !!! The Bottoneer is so hard to use. I had 3 members of my family ( all adults) try to get it to work they all gave up.",0 "Remember a better unit Many, many years ago I had the Buttoneer; but it was manufactured better then. It would allow you to fasten any type of button. It was also a stronger made unit. I was a little disappointed, but that's the chance you take.",2 "Works as advertised Since I can't sew, I decided to try this for button repair. It's a little finicky, but once you get used to it, it gets the job done. I had one repaired button come off after one use, but I think that it was my fault. The second one that I applied to a pair of pants has had no difficulties.",2 "Not great! I had an original buttoneer years ago and loved it, but this is nothing like the one I had. It does not work well at all, and is cheap and flimsy. Would not recommend.",0 "Must if ya bust! I bought this after a mission trip. A great, quick, easy and light way to fix all sorts of things (including buttons). A great thing to take, but you'll probably have to check it in a bag if you are flying.",4 "Didn't work for me I have to be honest here...I didn't purchase this to use for buttons. I have blanketed the exterior of a 4 x 4 wire cage for a feral cat to sleep in and thought that I could use this to ensure that the blankets would remain in place. I can't get the thing to work at all.",0 "It gets the jobe done... but not on the first try! This thing will get the buttons in place, but will not be in the first trial. When you finally get it in place, the button won't come out. If you have absolutely nobody else to turn to it to replace the button for you, this will take care. Just be patient.",2 "Does a great job! I bought this for buttons that need heavy duty fastening like pants buttons. It does a fantastic job! Very easy to use. Just follow the directions and you won't go wrong.",3 "As Seen On TV This it a quality replacement for the original Buttoneer. Appears to be made of stronger stuff. Arrived promptly and even with shipping cost was of good value!",4 "Skeptical at first I am a 53 yr old bachelor. Sewing a button or sewing anything is out of the question. For some reason lately the buttons on my shirt pockets have been falling off. I remember seeing an ad for this product years ago. So I went on the internet to look for it. It was priced reasonable so I ordered it. The item came very fast. I followed the directions to sew my buttons back on my pockets. After a few trial and errors I was able to master reattaching my buttons with this buttoneer. Once I did figure out how to hold the buttoneer and the shirt with the button it worked great and the buttons really do stay on. I highly recommend this product. Just be patient when first learning how to use it. IT REALLY DOES WORK!Avery Dennison The Original Buttoneer Fastening System 96004, 1 Item(s)/Order",3 "Unusual use for this product, Berber Carpet Repairs! I have to state right off the bat that ""I have never used this product to put a button back on."" I just whip out needle and thread. I am not the handiest person, but heck, anyone can sew a button on, and really doesn't take long at all.Anyway, when we first moved into our new home, I locked our cats in an upstairs bedroom and bath area so there would be no chance of them escaping with the movers going in and out so much. I went upstairs a few hours later to let them out and opened the door to find that they had ripped into the Berber carpet trying to basically dig their way out of the room by going under the door. If you know the kind of Berber I have, it unravels when it gets snagged, kind of like womens stockings. There were 3 and 4 inch strands of carpet just hanging on for dear life, and bald lines where the carpet strands had been. It looked horrible. I tried all sorts of ways to repair it, knitting needles, glue, embroidery needles, curved needles. The problem was that I couldn't get to the underside of the carpet because, of course, it is tacked down to the floor. I kept wracking my brain, and the carpet places all told me I would have to have it patched. Not cheap and worse yet, the patch would be visible.In desperation I went to a sewing goods store, saw this and figured I'd give it a try. It worked like a charm. I twist the carpet strands and tuck them down into the bald line and then tack it down every 1/2"" or so with the Buttoneer. It kind of reweaves it in, if that makes sense. The real test though was ""Would it stand up do wear and tear, and even more worrisome, Vacuuming?"" Well, it has been 7 years, and every area I have ever worked on has held like a champ. Those little plastic fasteners are tough. Best of all, no one has ever even noticed. It didn't even take very long. To this day when I get the occasional pull or snag on the carpet I just whip the Buttoneer out and it is fixed in no time. It is my all time favorite ""off label use"" for any product I own.My best friend has even had me come over and fix her carpet after her kids snagged it and pulled a few good long strands on it.I have never had the needles break on me, and that is with me sticking them through carpet backing. I have had mine 7 years, so I'd say I got my money's worth and then some. I can see how the holes that it makes in your fabric might be a bit big depending on the weave, so it may not be the ideal solution for every garment. Well, after seeing many reviews for the Buttoneer here that weren't 5 star, I figured I would have to share my experience with it. Hope it helps someone. Thanks for a great product that has really saved me a small fortune over the years. The cats say ""Thank You"" too!",4 "It's good It's a little hard to insert the fasteners into the needles's channels and you have to hold tightly the fabric to keep them and the buttons in place. Beyond that, it's a good product because it makes the work a little faster.",3 "Great product for quick repairs I have had one of these for years and have been pleased with it. It is so easy to replace a button. Mine finally broke last year(and it wasn't the needle) after I pushed the limits with what it could do. Since then I have been looking for it and can't find one. Just today I had to go to hobby lobby to find thread that matches the other button thread(they didn't have the buttoneer, I asked), what a pain. Didn't find a thread that was close, so it will be noticeable. If I had a buttoneer, it is clear, so it isn't noticable. I may have to break down and purchase online here soon if I can't find one. It' not the best for heavy duty stuff, but it worked many, many times for me over the years. Even my husband would use it and keeps saying I need to get another one. I got my moneys worth from it.",3 "Not the answer, but a start. The buttoneer is easy to use once you get the hang of loading the fasteners and if you don't have time to thread a needle it's an ok substitute. However, it doesn't work on thick buttons, it doesn't work on thick material, it doesn't work on big shank buttons, etc, etc. Also, it doesn't deploy any kind of catch on the back of the material so the buttons can come back off easily. With the way price tags are attached to clothing today, it seems to me someone could take the buttoneer to the next level and buttons would never come off again.",1 "good until it breaks Very useful product if you are in a rush but does not replace good old sewing. If used for buttons, the clear plastic strip won't match the color of the other buttons. This is the second device I buy, the first broke, maybe my fault while trying to use it to fix leather.",3 "Hit and miss Not so great, IMO. The fasteners don't get inserted most of the time, and when they do, sometimes it's only one of the two heads that makes a successful connection. I finally tossed it.",1 "Used appropriately, it does the job. I've had one of these for many years; lost it in a move and bought another. I use it rarely, replacing several buttons a year. Yes, I've used it for other ""crafty"" things sometimes - but I own it to replace shirt buttons.It affixes the button with a plastic tag. It would never occur to me to try using this with heavy coat buttons or pants buttons that are ""popping off"" as one reviewer here puts it. If you are breaking loose a button held on with button thread then using this would be silly - you need to escalate to heavier button or carpet thread.",4 "Original Buttoneer Fastoning System The productuct performs as I expected. It allows me to replace buttons on my shirts. I feel that it gives me a degree of independance as I can now replace buttons when needed rather than waiting for someone else to sew one on for me.",4 "Help For The Disillusioned I've been recently researching all these newer button repair tools. Recently I had a button come off a cuff of a winter coat, at a time when I had no time to repair it properly and it really pi**ed me off. (Living alone in the woods you even learn how to run a sewing machine but had no time for that either just then.) I recently got into shopping online so later that day I went in search of that ""thing"" I saw on TV in the 60's. I couldn't remember the name ""Buttoneer"", so my search lead me off into other products. (Which, judging by these reviews, was probably a good thing.) I found a device called a ""1-Stitch"" on ebait, one place selling a pack of 2 with fasteners for only $4.49, that price with shipping included. I recently used it. It does a pretty good job. Much better than what I've read on the reviews of this newer Buttoneer device.It doesn't come with many black fasteners (about 100, or 200 as sold by the pack of 2 that I got, 3Xs as many translucent white nylon ones), so I went off in further research to find more of those for refills. Come to find out, this ""1-Stitch"" device is what is commonly sold as a ""Tagging Gun"" (usually always priced much higher) for putting price-tags on things. And, you can buy hundreds or thousands of new ""barbs"" (what they call the fasteners for tagging-guns) for pennies for refills. It appears that there are two sizes however, the standard and fine. These ""1-Stitch"" button and sewing fasteners appear to be for the ""fine"" sized tagging-gun needles. The nylon barbs (fasteners) that come included with the ""1-stitch"" measure about 3/8"" shank-length. The tagging-gun barbs can be bought in sizes as small as 1/4"" or 1/2"" lengths. And much larger (1"", 2"", 3"", etc.), as you've all seen on clothes you've bought in stores. This way you can buy different length ones for different cloth and button thicknesses, or crafting and repair needs. And, if you get a regular tagging gun, then you can use the sturdier standard barbs to fasten your winter-wear buttons and other items that require a much stronger attachment. Anyone who's ever tried to pull one of those clothing tags off of a new shirt knows just how strong the standard ones are.One caveat, when used for buttons you end up with a larger nylon cross-bristle laying across the top of the button. (These tagging-gun fasteners being in the shape of a wide letter ""H"".) So before setting them (you can load them individually if you want) I take a cigarette lighter or match and carefully melt the cross-member's ends down to a size that fits to a button better and leaves smooth rounded ends on the button top so they don't scratch or catch on anything.I hope this helps some of you people frustrated by buttons. Using a ""tagging-gun"", even if sold more inexpensively by the name of ""1-Stitch"" is a simpler, more inexpensive, more secure, more easily refillable, and all around better solution.UPDATE: For any past readers (following this thread, pun unintended) or future readers looking for a better and more affordable solution.I had mentioned using a small flame to melt the top barb ends to make them more comfortable and so they wouldn't catch on things. I since found a better and even quicker solution. (having found that the shorter melted ends of the barb would sometimes pull through the button holes)1-Stitch/Tag-Gun a button through two opposing holes. Then use small needle-nose pliers or good tweezers to push, then pull (from under the button) the top barbs back through the two unused button-holes (symmetrically, of course). You'll be looping the 3/8"" length of nylon fastener shank through the button again. Resulting in the top barb laying between the button and cloth, and the barb shank wrapping cleanly over the top-side of the button. (I hope that description was clear enough.) This not only makes it all nice and clean on top, but it tightens up the attachment so the button isn't so ""floppy-around"". This even works on rather thick clothing items, like the fleece-shirt I am presently wearing and just fixed the cuff-button using this method. The cuff-button attached where there's a seam and 2 layers of fleece. (Also fixed a front button on it weeks ago, so I know this method is now secure and works.) You can do all 4 button-holes this way if you must, but I think that might be overkill.",1 "Godsend Times were that a button fell off, I either dealt with it or bought a new piece for my wardrobe. I have sewn so many buttons only for it to fall back off in a matter of weeks. I just couldn't do it. I have Michelin Man hands to boot so...Anyway, this is very easy to use and (so far) the fasteners are holding like a dream. My only complaint is that on thicker fabrics it can be difficult to get the needles thru while trying not to break them as I have read reviews stating their needles broke easily. So far, no breaks and all's well. I know I sound like an infomercial but I couldn't be happier to be rid of needle and thread.",4 "Great for Girl Scouts and Dancers I haven't used buttoneer to fasten buttons but I've had fabulous luck using it for other applications. As a Girl Scout leader, I use the buttoneer to attach badges to the girls uniforms. They love the immediate gratification and the Mother's can chose to leave it attached via buttoneer or sew it down later. This was the badges are never misplaced. I just discovered a that the buttoneer is an excellent replacement for hand tacking special details on my daughters ballet costumes, and it saved me HOURS of frustration. I'm sure I'll find additional uses in this busy household!",3 "Engineer should be hung. My wife warned me not to buy this item! I should have listened to her. It made a stitch the first time I used it and that was the only time it worked, and that stitch didn't hold. Its a good idea and I wish it worked but it is poorly made and doesn't. Save your money and the embarrasment of having to admit to your wife, she was right!",0 "Original 'Junkaneer' What a piece of junk! this thing totally did NOT work. after maybe fiddling around with it for 1/2 hour, you get one button installed and then put that button to work...then check the floor, cuz that's where the button ends up. I just threw it out, couldn't even be bothered to return. By the way, NO reflection on Amazon!! Still love them guys!!!",0 "don't try on pants! It does okay on shirts, but my husband tried to sew a button on his work pants and it doesn't hold!",1 "Handy Tool but Doesn't Hold Up The Buttoneer worked to attach small plastic rings to fabric but after 50 rings were attached the tool stopped working. Every fastener was fastened at only one side. The Buttoneer is very lightweight and doesn't feel like a quality tool. I purchased 300 refills so overall this was a waste of money and time.",1 "Not sturdy enough for winter coats I was hoping to use the buttoneer to fasten buttons onto one of my wool coats. It couldn't do it. I think it will be useful though for lightweight fabrics like cotton.",1 "It works ! After trying it for the first time it did not work. I tried it the second time and it did work and the shirt whent through a washing twice and the button is still attached. If the first plastic attachment does not work, make sure you keep the second one, because you still use it.",3 "Virtually Worthless Borrowed a Buttoneer from a friend to see how well it worked. After 10 attempts, I finally got one fastener to hold. Would be easier to spin the thread, make my own needle, then hand sew it the button on. Skip the aggrevation. I would have rated it a zero if I could have.",0 "Not that great very tricky to use and does not have a firm grip on the button. It will take more than 2 hands to use the device.",0 "It works. Yes it's cheap, but it works, I have had no problems with it so far, the buttons stay on pretty good, so for the money can't complain.",3 "Not the 'real' Original I had the 'real' original buttoneer from the 70's and I loved it and it worked great. Eventually I could not get refills so I purchased the 'new' original buttoneer and I threw it away, it did not work very well at all as the plastic refills were so flimsy they broke. I want the 'real' original buttoneer!",0 "As Seen on TV - but not reality I remember seeing this product advertised on TV years ago. But back then, I had a Mom who sewed my buttons, or made me do it myself - which was good learning for this then teenage boy.As a busy professional however, I had too many shirts hanging in my closet with one missing button. Finally, I got online and found this product. It does attach buttons relatively easily, but I have two complaints.1. The button attachment is extremely fragile. This will not work on buttons that have any tension on them.2. It took a bit to figure out and I probably could have sewed the buttons on in about the same length of time.Other than that, it is great!! ;)",1 "Works ok on Shirts, NOT at all for pants I bought this primarily for a few pairs of pants with missing buttons, and the fasteners are just too short to go through the thick pant material, even when I just try to get it to go through the first layer, i could only ever get one side of the fastener through, so useless, I did try it on a shirt button and it worked, so its OK for that, but useless for pants unless they come out with a longer fastener for pants.",1 "Buttoneer by Avery Dennison Very very disappointing. This is NOT the original as I had in earlier years!Mine was a single needle with fasteners that came separatly and were much longer and very easy to use. This one is more like a toy and the fasteners are only suitable for very small buttons on a single layer of material and DO NOT WORK on trouser waistbands. Cannot recommend.",0 "For Crafters only, no haberdashers need apply. I bought this to replace waistband buttons for work pants but found that the fasteners will not hold very much pressure. I replaced buttons on two work pants and both popped back off the very first time I moved. I still use it in craft making as it will quickly attach a button on a decoration. When the connectors that come with the machine run out I will throw the unit in the trash. Oh, who am I kidding, I'll probably throw it in the trash now.",0 "A piece of junk Does not work. I'd like to get my money back Years ago my mother had a buttoneer that worked beautifully. This one is cheaply made and does not work. I am so disappointed. What a rip off!! Save your money and don't order this piece of junk!!!!",0 "in a pinch It is not as strong as I thought, But I am getting to FAT also",2 "I believe I've found the solution to making the Buttoneer work! I found the solution to the problems that the NEW Buttoneer Fastening System (putting on buttons).I can't go into to it right now due to my other projects I have going on, but thought I'd at least put this out there for those that already have the NEW Buttoneer Fastening System. ***DON'T throw your Buttoneer Fastening System away just yet! And, DON'T buy the NEW Buttoneer Fastening System REFILLS either.***I will try to get my pictures as well as the description as to how to install the refills (used from another system) to work in the Buttoneer Fastening System. These refills are stronger and do a much better job.I hope to get back to this site within a week. Thanks",3 "Foil Paper Excellent paper for crafts. It is tougher than regular holographic paper yet children can work with it easily.",4 "beautiful earings I bought these for my 21 year old niece for Christmas, She loves dangling earings and must have five hundred pairs. She absolutely loved the earings. I have seen them on her several times and she says she gets compliments each time she wears them. They are the perfect length, and the purple color catches your eye.They were a bargin as far as I am concerned. I would recommend them to everyone.",4 "Just a Bunch of Needles I got these because I needed different sized tapestry needles to make furniture for my daughter's fashion dolls. I was happy because I was going to get assorted sizes and have all that I needed. Problem: There aren't any specifics with this product. I have no idea which needle is which size. So, I basically just wasted my money on something I may never use.",1 "Best I've used In doing a lot of remodel work, I've had to use wood putty to cover up a blem or two. I've been frustrated by many different brands, but this one just seems to work. You give it a good mix, and it has a great consistency that goes into place and doesn't roll back out. It dries very quick - you'll quickly learn to not get such a large amount on your knife at a time! It accepts stain better than any I've used as well. I bought a few different colors and have had good luck mixing my own shades when necessary. I've used it on millwork, floors, under paint, varnish, stain, tung oil, poly, and it has held up great. I'm a big fan of this product. Oh, and if it dries out, you can refresh it with the Famowood solvent, but I've had good luck just using acetone.",4 "Best wood filler/putty I have ever used. I use this product on guitars to fill chips in their high gloss coatings.All you need is a little of this stuff to fill the hole and then come back over to do a lightsand down, paint and seal.As stated by the other review, this filler does not roll back out of the hole as something likebody putty does, but sticks to where you put it, even when there is a high gloss coating all aroundit.",4 "Great paints at great prices! These Createx paints are a great and relatively inexpensive way to go if you're in the market for some high-quality airbrush paints. I have tried the transparent, opaque, and metal flake varieties and have been impressed by each. I keep looking for SOMETHING to make me think I should be spending more money for ""higher grade"" paints, but these have met or exceeded my expectations after years of painting with various brands and types of paints.",4 "price change good product but why price always fluctuate? transparent was $15.00 cheaper than the opaque, now suddenly it has increase to 17.95 and opaque is now cheaper at 15.95. make up your mind on which is cheaper. why do you change all your amazon prices sooooooooooo quickly just when customers are geting use to the original price .",3 "Not as advertised This was NOT carpet threat. it was regular thread. It was not 1, 2 or 4 strand carpet thread it was single strand sewing thread.For the 6.oo lost it is too much troulbe to ask for a refund",0 "Great Stuff for All Kinds of Stuff Perhaps, the other reviewer was in the market for carpet ""yarn"" - a different animal entirely, designed specifically for binding. My purposes for this thread have been otherwise, and it's taken me five years to go through one spool. Believe me, the button will break and binding will tear before stitches made with this thread will give. The stuff's just plain strong. It also fits in standard needle sets and sewing machines for those of us who want to produce a super-strong seam in any application, not just buttons and carpets. I used it to sew luggage - yep, luggage - and it's holding great. Perfect for repairs of leathers, heavy fabrics, tents and hiking rigs. Regular threads would break immediately under the stresses I've put this stuff through. It ages/wears more slowly than any fabric it binds, wash after wash, sun, salt water, mud and oils - this stuff holds up. It also makes indestructible throw pillows and such - pillow fights allowed. It's the next best thing to sewing with stainless steel rope, while still using a fully pliable thread. Pull it, twist it, yank it with both hands - it simply doesn't feel a thing. I just wish it came in more colors. Amazon only has it in black, although an alternate white is pictured. Shame, really. I would like to see it offered in all the primary colors, including black and white. And, yes, that's a hint to the supplier(s).",4 "THIS IS NOT CARPET THREAD / Works ok for bottons THIS PRODUCT IS NOT REAL CARPET THREAD but it does work for buttons if you double it. Please do yourself a favor, If you need real carpet thread go and get it from a shop that sales carpet (you can find catpet dealers in the yellow pages.If you need a product that is a little stronger than normal thread go ahead a buy that product BUT REAL CARPET THREAD IS MUCH STRONGER.",1 "worthless This is the worst thread I have ever used. It is so ""shaggy"" and thin it kept getting wadded up in the bobbin. It's actually hard to find decent thread anymore since it's all made in China. I'm sorry, but the quality of so many things made in China are just terrible...just go to the solid waste dump and look around.",0 "Thread They arrived on time. Good price. I bought this product years ago and couldnt find it in the stores anywhere but was able to find it online. This product has changed since I bought it years ago. I still have some from when I bought the original and the comparison is no contest. This is no reflection on the company that I bought this from. The original thread I bought was a more superior quality and back then apparently was still made in the USA. Now its made in China and it has a shred quality about that it did not originally have. Had I known all that I probably would still have bought it but I would not have bought as much of it. Singer you need to go back to making this particular product in the USA.",1 "Cute Buttons These buttons are really cute. I used them to go in the middle of flowers I crochet for my granddaughter. The only reason I didn't give them a five is because there are a couple of little worms that I have no idea what to do with. The others are cute though.",3 "Great Machine I got this machine for christmas I am just a beginner and the instructions that came with it was great. Took me through all the steps. I love the extras that come with this machine. It IS light weight and I have had no problems with it at all. The foot pedal is a little short but besides that great machine!!",4 "I wanted to like it - I really did! I purchased this item on sale and was so excited. The first one I received had a defective bobbin case and upper thread tension. Sent it back for a replacement. The replacement had a crooked extension table, a broken walking foot, and a defective spool pin (the spool FLEW off the machine when threading the bobbin). So I've returned the second w/o asking for another replacement. If this machine works out for you that is great. Just thought I should let prospective buyers know what I experienced.",0 "132Q leaves a LOT to be desired in quality Please note - this review is for the MACHINE only, and has nothing to do with any particular seller. Seller reviews are in a separate area when you click on the seller. I just want to be clear that this is a PRODUCT review.I have owned a couple of sewing machines now, and my mother always had Singer machines. I was pleased when I found this one for a very reasonable price, as I wanted to learn to quilt (the ""Q"" is for quilting on this model). I used it a grand total of four times before it broke. Now, it does a veey nice job, WHEN it works!I was making pillows when it broke - I had stitched up 2 items, and was on my third. I'd finished the other seams, and was going back over the last seam when it caught and stopped running. Used to bobbins getting linty, I took that apart and blew out any fuzz, and tried the seam again. This time, it caught and I heard a snap. Now the entire machine was frozen up. I couldn't get it to budge, and neither could my husband. He had taken the machine to make sure all the parts were properly greased (they were - after all, it was new). I took the entire bobbin shaft out and made sure there wasn't thread caught where I couldn't see it right away - it was fine.We took it to a sewing machine repair shop. Apparently, there is a plastic (yes, PLASTIC!!) gear that runs the bobbin gear, and it was stripped out. The thing is, they couldn't find a replacement part for it. We finally took our machine back home, unfixed. So, a grand total of maybe FOUR uses from it before it stopped working. Those are the most expensive pillows I ever made!Of course, when I wrote to Singer, they gave me a canned reply, stating that if it was within the 90-day warranty (and it wasn't - I'd had it for a few months before I needed to sew anything), then they could help. Otherwise, take it to a repair shop. Gee thanks. This will be my last Singer. Neither the company nor the customer service is what it apparently USED to be. Maybe it is time to try a Brother machine. I also couldn't take it back to the store where I'd purchased it, because I had already used it. It would be dishonest to take it back and say it was broken, when it was working for a short while.So, save yourself the headaches, and either get a different model, or perhaps consider a different brand. If this is the direction Singer has decided to head for home models - inexpensive low-quality parts in their machines - then choose another brand. They might also be made with lots of plastic, but it won't cost what the Singer machines cost.UPDATE: We did order replacement parts and were able to get metal to replace the plastic. This is how Singer should have done it in the first place! I went to set it up to try and sew with it. The first thing that happened? I picked it up by the handle, and the handle fell off! OMG - this is the CHEAPEST sewing machine ever! Please save your money and buy a different model! And now I need to make another trip to buy a bobbin case, because apparently, it was removed during the repair. Went to load the bobbin and no case! One headache after another. This was my last Singer. The missing bobbin case is not Singer's fault, but everything else is. They did not reimburse me for the cost of replacing the part, despite it breaking on the first use. They offered nothing - no replacement parts, no courtesy doodad, not even concern. They've gone way downhill in the home machine line.)",0 "Good value for the money I bought this machine for my mother. It's easy to use and we had no problems with it at all. For those who are new to sewing, the instruction booklet is fairly easy to follow.",3 "Ten year old machine I have had my 132Q for about ten years I guess, and it worked fairly well for a while, I was a teen when I got it and only did lightweight sewing, but as it gets older, even with regular maintenance it does a poorer and poorer job keeping up. Oh the headaches this thing has caused! The bobbin does crazy things and spits out thread and bunches thread under the fabric, tangles up and freezes the machine, I know this is a common problem with this model, and can sometimes be helped with a metal bobbin, threading your machine correctly and replacing your needles every so often even if they look fine. Also oiling your machine can help. Hope you enjoy your 132Q and it can make an okay learning machine, but if you are a frequent stitcher or crafter OR know very little about bobbins and tension, this machine might not be for you.",2 "Singer in the Rain This little machine is just ideal to cart to sewing and quilting classes. Though small and light weight , it has a ""heft"" to its stitching ability. The motor is more than adequate for this ""little machine that could."" I find myself lifting it out of its carrying case to sew at home when I don't feel like changing bobbins or threads in more stationary machines. Whether for traveling or for a great starter machine, I would reccomend it.",4 "buy one if you can find it I got this machine as a lightweight machine 132Q to take to quilting class. The quality of the stitch is great and it rarely gives me any problem. You do have to use the correct bobbin style or you will have a problem with the tension. I have 2 other machines but always seem to use this one. It does have its limitations so don't expect it to perform like a $3000+ machine because it isn't. If your needs are basic - it will do a fine job.",4 "searching I love this machine but am confused as to the stitching choices. Does anyone know how to find the abcdefg listed in the panel on the front machine. The wheel that gives l.2.3.4 etc is okay but the larger wheel has no letters on it. How do I determine the different decorative stitches with no letters on the larger wheel??. I am a quilter and would appreciate all the help I can get, thanks in advance",3 "great product this stuff works great, i have used it to remove the gum left after you take off price stickers, tape from mirrors, general blackish gray goo off an old table, works great smells good, i love it",4 "Bait and Switch! Ordered 13 sets of (12) as advertised... received 13 individual pens. The advertisment said on sale for $5.46 (originally $34.99 84% off) How could they be $34.99 each for a paint stick.",0 "working as intended Its a quality black paint marker, and there is not much else to say about it to fill up the minimum word requirement. Keep em away from kids they will try to get high with them.",4 "good quality i used this to refinish the needles on my collection of Automotive ammeters. it is identical to the original color. Highly satisfied!",4 "Great Pen I used this pen to get a green Oregon football helmet signed and it worked wonderfully. Highly reccocmend for anybody trying to find a pen to get autographs with for helmets",4 "These are GREAT! I used this on the detail finish on a medium fire ceramic chess piece i made and it worked great. Very solid, good coverage, and appears like real gold. I'm really impressed with these pens by Krylon",4 "Krylon gold leafing pen. Excellent color and easier to use than paint and a brush for touching up worn gold leafing on ceramic figurines!",4 "fast and easy to use This pen has saved my husband from some very tedious work with a small brush.",4 "Liquid Gold Leaf This pen does what it says it does, but to restore fine gold lines on porcelin will take some practice because the tip is multi-purpose and there does not appear to be a fine point product. Still, for display plates and other items, it allows you to fill in the lines that have been worn off over time. I don't know how this would work if you were going to wash the object after restoring the gold line, nor did I investigate whether it is food safe, but for refinishing display pieces it works fairly well. I gave it only four stars because of the difficulty in creating a fine line with the tip that is provided, but otherwise it was exactly what I was looking for.",3 "Great and simple i haveused thease markers for the last few years. They are easy to use and the color is a true gold.. They last a long time and can be used on almost any surface without a problem. The will however tarnish over time. For best results it is a good idea to seal the finish with a good poly after the gold has cured for a few days and the finish will last for years.",4 "WOW! This pen is great! I have used it almost all already and I just got it last week. It is great for picture frame touchup, statues, even fingernails as my daughter tells and shows me;) I would use this pen anytime I need the look of real matte 18 karat gold!",4 "Exactly what I was looking for! This product is easy to use and the results are lovely. I filled in some blank areas in an antique Italian side table. Thanks!",4 "Good Stuff First time user.The cons with paint pens is that you apply pressure to get the paint flowing and so you do not get a constant even flow at the time. It just takes some getting used to and you need to practice a little to achieve the right effect. And I do wish I could also find it with a thinnner tip for more detailed work.But this is a quality product that looked great on my artwork and gave it more sophisticated flair.",3 "Great Product This pen is extremely wonderful product for any crafter. I would highly recommend this to all scrapbookers and card makers.",4 "Good product. Great gold leaf coverage. Easy to use and looks like the real thing. I will purchase again in other colors.",3 "Very good Gold Leaf Easy to touch-up the raised badges on my 1985 Goldwing. Their appearance is not new, but much closer than before. Pretty good quality and cheap too.",4 "works very well It works well and looks like copper leafing. They used to have them at craft stores, now I have to get them here.",4 "pen is great but... shipping is so far over the top that I won't buy any small item here again!",4 "the company that sells it gives a BAD service I realized only after entering the order that I could have made a higher order and would have received S&H free of charge. I wrote to the company 2 minutes after placing the order. Never got an answer back. This is bad policy.",4 "This TCP Company doesn't deliver and doesn't refund. I don't know how good the product is because TCP Corporation won't deliver it after it's been paid for. They answer emails with computer generated comments about USPS poor service! They have not refunded my money and it's been a month since I SHOULD HAVE received it.The worst part is I really need a pen like this to touch up gold gild porcelain on an old teacup. It's imperative that I get something like this and to have to wait; send copious amounts of emails and now, file a claim with Amazon, it just is tiring. If I cd go oulout and shop I would but I'm disabled.Amazon needs to screen these companies better. I have opened/filed a claim with Amazon. Don't accept poor service - We pay too much to not receive the product and not even receive a refund! I will report back if I get my item or a refund.If anyone knows where I can purchase this pen - please let me know. In the meantime; do not buy from these people.",0 "More than a toy! It's a practical tool for using the Artograph Prism Projector. This Table stand provides an Easy, convenient way to use the Artograph Prism Projector. I consider it a useful assessory -- not a toy. Using the table stand allows you to sit at a table comfortably and draw your image while enlarging the size to suit your needs. So much better than sitting of the floor trying to see your image at an angle!!! It would be better if it had a knob on the side to allow for adjusting the height of the stand closer to the table. Still ... A great product.",4 "Great for Projects and My Therapy Practice I cannot imagine NOT having this for the projector. It is very interesting to set up, but once you get the point (make sure the table has about a 1 inch ledge you can attach to or it will not work!) you can adjust it down and use quite well. I use this for a therapy practice I have. Kids love it and so do adults. Now with this said, just bare in mind that you do have to turn off lights to use your projector, but this stand allows you to use a table surface and sit and draw. You do have to be careful to not move things, so lines stay in place. I have had this item for about a yr or so and have not had any problems what so ever!! It was worth every penny! Like I said, why would you not have it? It does require a different lense, so be sure to get that, others mentioned this in their review. I also have one set up for projecting on the wall, and so far to be honest have not used it, it has been rolled on it's stand to the closet in our office. I will eventually end up getting another table/desk with the inch ledge and set that projector up as I have this one.I cannot undestand why this is described as a ""Toy"", in fact it is great for professional paint artists who would rather sit than stand, and great for persons with disabilities, and for private practice therapy activities.Great item!!",4 "Excellent quality, easy to use! Simple assembly, solid base mount and super easy to mount the projector!Even has vertical adjustment spring loaded to counter balance the projector!",4 "really need this I had a very hard time trying to use the projector without the stand. I would highly recommend getting this.",4 "Works great if you need the projector to shoot down to a work service Wife does art tracing on a work top. This is a perfect match for the Artograph Super Prism projector she has. She is very happy with it's flawless function. Well made, quite sturdy. Expect it last and last.",4 "Good product I use this stand with the prism to help create preliminary sketches for watercolors using photos I have taken. Works beautifully!",4 "Quality solid product I decided to go with the Designmaster 2 after comparing its features with the regular Designmaster. The Designmaster 2 features two light bulb sockets for added luminosity versus a single bulb. There are also two magnets that hold your picture to the viewing area plate inside the projector, and I believe the standard Designmaster doesn't have this, but I'm not sure on this.This is a solid product with solid metal components almost throughout the entire assembly including the main housing box, the mounting arm, and the mounting brackets all being metal. It's generally a heavy duty piece of equipment and the weight of the projector as a whole is noticeable. There is a large spring in the arm to help with the ease of vertical adjustment.The brightness is fairly strong for this type of projector compared to other table projectors of the same variety which means it can be used with the lights on in a standard lighted room (unlike the Designmaster I), but it's still much more clear with the lights off. It's easy to use and straightforward. Just open up the projector and put your picture or drawing on the plate inside. The maximum size of your picture to be projected shouldn't be bigger than roughly 6x8. You can fit a bigger picutre into the projector, but the viewable area won't cover too much more than this.RECOMMENDATIONS: This projector gets VERY hot because of the two 250w PHOTO bulbs. I wouldn't leave it on for maybe more than ten to fifteen minutes at a time in order to preserve your bulbs and your picture you put into the projector. Also be aware that the bulbs that come with the projector are a generic, low quality photo bulbs and will need to replaced VERY shortly after purchase. In fact one of the bulbs popped within the first hour of use, but I was warned of this ahead of time and had a new bulb on hand. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to use 250w photo bulbs as your standard 200w bulbs are substantially cheaper and easier to find. Using photo bulbs versus regular bulbs isn't necessary either, but recommended if you are trying to get more exact color accuracy.WARNING: Do not touch the bulbs with bare fingers when installing or replacing them. The oil residue from your fingers will actually cause the bulb to break prematurely when it heats up (much the same as a halogen bulb), so either use gloves or a towel of some sort when holding or touching the bulbs.ATTENTION: The mirrored glass that came with my projector had a protective plastic film covering it that is supposed to be removed but was practically impossible to do so. Somehow the plastic film had been exposed to high heat and had partially baked itself onto the glass so that you almost couldn't even scratch it off with a razor blade. After picking at it for almost two hours I called the Artograph customer service 1-800 phone number located on the instruction sheet and the man I talked to was extremely helpful as he knew exactly what was wrong. He took my name and address right there on the spot and sent me a new piece of glass without any further questions on my part. It was a little bit of a hassle, but easily handled.I'm quite satisfied with the Designmaster 2. It's a heavy duty projector, it's easy to use, and basically does what I wanted it to do as a desktop projector. I'm giving it 4 stars only because of the cheap light bulbs and having to wait for the new mirrored glass to arrive (which was relatively painless), but other than that I've been very satisfied with the actual projector.",3 "designmaster II This is a good product and seems to be able to do all i need it to do. It was packaged well for postage, and arrived in Australia in record time from TCP Global. However....when looking up this product it says it comes in 110V and 220V machines. Here in Australia we need the 220V product. As it does not specify the voltage of the product for sale i assumed it depended on what country it was being sent to, as to what voltage machine they would ship. Sadly i was sent a 110V machine. ***(there is a big warning sign on Amazon warning buyers that 110V machines are not suitable for Australia)**** but like i said, it appears that the machine comes in both size Volts and does not specify on the product info which Voltage you are being sold. just a friendly warning for Australian buyers :-)(i had to buy a converter that cost me $229 in order to be able to use this product safely and without causing the product any damage. so the cost of the machine..the international postage ($114.95)...and the cost of the Volt converter..did not make this as much as a good buy as i hoped.)but overall good product and good service from TCP Global.",3 "Adequate, Overpriced This product is essentially a set of five flat cardboard boxes, each one inch high with a few small bits of cheap hardware and some staples. Once again, it shows the difficulty of evaluating merchandise by looking at a picture. It is adequate for its purpose, but ought to be half the price.",2 "Great paints, horrible brush So pretty much these are the same watercolors I've been using for years. They are good paints, but as with any water color set you get, I strongly suggest that you invest in a good brush. The brush starting falling apart during its first use. I personally water color as a hobby and prefer using just one good number 14, which works well for my purposes. As for the colors themselves, they work really well. The only inconvenience is that there is no white; otherwise, any other color can be mixed.",3 "yep! Works awesomely :) I ordered two of these and Im glad I did my daughter of course claimed one of them lol",4 "Prang paints are best. I couldn't find any Prang paints locally, so it was so easy to order from Amazon. They came in time for the first day of school, too.,",4 "Perfect! This seller was great in working with me. I emailed my questions and got quick response. My product was mailed quick and I am so happy. I teach lower elementary and needed art supplies at a good price.",4 "useless it came in a big box. then the box is hard to open. it can't even form a proper box. it was ridiculous all around. i prefer the carriers or a better box maker.",1 "Cake box This is a great product!! It was perfect for my daughters party cake.",4 "For hairbow buy the mini. I bought this planning on using it only for hairbows. I quickly learned that the large one if for large bows and they make a mini size for small bows. if you are planning to do hairbows just buy the mini its much easier to use.",3 "Cautiously useful I went to Michael's Arts & Crafts to buy this product. I came home with a broken Bowdabra. Upon returning to the store, I found four more broken in boxes on the shelf. This arrived in perfect shape from Amazon. I bought it to make toddler hair bows. So far, I haven't had a lot of success in that area with it, but it's great for gift wrapping bows.",3 "BowDabra, BowFabulous! I just bought this gadget because I find making bows difficult! Not with this! I just made the most beautiful bow in less than 5 minutes...and it was so easy! I followed the simple directions and everything turned out wonderfully! I used double-sided wired ribbon along with the wire in the kit...and now I have the prettiest bow!View the entire review and a photo of my first finished bow on our website!",4 "worthy investment to make professional looking bows I just brought this kit from a local Michael's for $15. I bought the non-deluxe kit which means the only things I don't get is the 5 rolls of ribbons, which is fine, because after practicing using lame old ribbons at home, I want to buy the fancy wire edged large ribbons to make really great looking bows.I am not sure what the mini-bowdabra the other reviewer talked about, but this tool will let you make bows of large and small sizes... Now equipped with the great tool, the only thing I need to invest in are the fancy ribbons, and time to practice, practice, practice ... makes things perfect, no? =)",3 "Great for large bows I needed an extra pair of hands to make large bows due to arthritis in both of my hands. This gadget works great. I just finished making a bow out of 10 yards of ribbon for the top of a Christmas tree. There is no way I would have been able to make this bow without the assistance of the Bowdabra. If for any reason you have difficulty using your hands, or holding yards of folded ribbon then I reccommend you purchase this product.",4 "Love the BowDabra! I purchased the BowDabra to make bows for my Christmas Tree this past November, I cannot tell you how easy it is! It was so much fun, all of the bows came out perfect, the instructions were simple. I made bows for the tree, for gifts, for decorations. I cannot wait to use it again.",4 "not worth it I returned mine. I didn't think the instructions were very good, poor quality pictures with only basic bows - one style; not boutique bows, which I was looking for. And the device itself was poorly made. It was more effort to get the bows into it than I think was necessary. When I tied them off they were uneven, everyttime. I went through an entire spool of wire trying to practice and do better but it just wasn't working out. Making bows by hand or using a salon clip to hold the ribbon in place works a lot better for me.",0 "Works but Cheaply Made I opened the box, removed the bowdabra and discovered one of the rubber feet left behind in the box. It was obviously broken off, but not critical to my use of the product. This does NOT come with any ribbon--I have mixed feelings about that. It would be nice to have something to follow the DVD with, but it's just as easy to purchase some ribbon as well, unless you are a total beginner and have no idea how much to purchase. I made my first bow, and the device worked (I obviously will need some practice), but I feel like it wouldn't take much to break it.",1 "great bows love the bow maker....so do my friends at craft..so have ordered another two....one for each of my friends at tuesday meet and greetCheers Linda",4 "Great This little thing is great! I could never make bows using my fingers to hold the ribbon tight. This works great and shows you so many different ways to make bows! It's going to be great this Christmas!!",4 "unique product bowdabra after getting hold of bowdabra item in hand tried out doing many bows and truly is a compact and unique piece of craft item",4 "not for me I found it really hard to use, and it really didn't work for the kinda bows i needed to make.",0 "Beautiful bows made easy! This really works at making beautiful, professional looking bows. I've gone a little nuts making bows and placing them all over the house AND my car!I took off one star because it's made very cheaply and isn't very sturdy. I wonder how long it will last?",3 "unhappy I bought two of these thinking I would be able to make the worlds greatest bows for an upcoming wedding and have a bow making party. I was wrong, this is awkward to use because it it lightweight and moves on the table. The bows came out awful and I ended up making them by hand using a method my mother taught me for package bows. I have lots of experience with craft projects and have wowed a lot of people so I should have been able to make some simple bows with this. Years ago, I owned a much better style bowmaker and loved it. I should have bought one like that again.",0 "It does what it does If you want something to use to make holiday bows then this works good. The product is very simple and the video is very dated. Overall the product seems a bit cheap but it does what it needs to do. I will use again over the holidays or to wrap gifts.",2 "Quick Shipment!! Received quickly and very easy to use. Have made numerous bows and have more on plan to try out. Great website and CD to give you more ideas included.",4 "Love, Love, Love this product This is the best gadget since sliced bread. I love it. I can put a professionally looking bow in a minute or two. Always get compliments on them. Have purchased a few of these for gifts also. There are so many uses for this. I have made bows for gifts, wreaths, baskets and flower arrangements. I buy most of my ribbon on clearance after Christmas and have bows all year round.",4 "For beautiful bows..... This is great product and makes beautiful bows easily. I used to make gift baskets and used this all the time.",4 "Love what your doing After trying this product...I bought one for my sister-in-law! She became addicted as quickly as I did.Creativity with this product is non-stop...the ribbon, tulle and other crafty accessories, all pull together so easily with this fantastic tool. I love it!",4 "Not the best for hair bows I bought this product for my daughter to use and it seems great for present or craft bows, but not the best for hair style bows.",2 "Pro's and con's I had the Bow Master bow maker for many years and loved it dearly. Needed to replace it, as there had been some pins broken in the base. Looked at this and saw potential, but also figured it would be limited. I was correct.It makes nice bows, and I really like the ""scrunchies"", however, as has been noted, it is very hard to get the loops even and especially from side to side for larger bows. The center - under the push bar, comes off the bow maker in a tall, scrunched pile (instead of the more flat and flexible one from the Bow Master). It is difficult to ""arrange"" the loops as they slip from side to side in the ""pile"" and can end up where you don't want them in the larger bows. I plan on trying some of the specialty ""ribbons"" shown in the video, as the more flexible ones will probably work better in the ""pile"" than the heavier ribbons.I would say, if you are looking to use the more flexible ribbon or make smaller bows, this will work well. However, for the heavier ribbons and larger bows, not so much so. It is also a bit flimsy, but what can one expect for this price. I don't remember what the Bow Master price was, but significantly higher than this one.One additional comment, someone may find helpful; if you use the wired ribbon, make sure it is light weight and not heavy. The light weight or lacy ones do work very well. Also, the Bowdabra wire is heavenly - after working with floral wire, this is wonderful - best part of the whole thing.",2 "You get what you pay for.... I have made bows for crafts and wreaths for many years without issue. I thought this product would assist with arthritic hands and speed for bow-making which is clearly NOT the case. I'm concerned every time I make a bow that I will break the plastic on the product. I rarely leave comments, but this purchase requires a strong review! If you are making small bows with light-weight material, this may work for you. I am returning for refund.",2 "Basketball Flame Patch The is the perfect size that I was looking for. Will be attached to my daughter's varsity jacket. She will love it.",4 "trailer belly repair Product worked exelent to repair of black under belly of 5 th wheel which had gotten torn . Just make sure you clean any dirt off edges to be bonded and will make a nice repair.",3 "Works Great I had to use this spray-adhesive to patch up the vapor barrier under a mobile home and it really worked well. Great product.",4 "Sta'Put is Just that I worked extensively with exotic laminates. One of which had a mind of its own. I devised a test to prove the worth of this adhesive. The laminate was placed on a tight radius and then placed in thee hot August sun in Fort Worth, Texas for 7 days. It did not turn loose. We proceeded on with the project. Application was easy and quick. Contact in less than 1 minute which accelerated assembly time. Even parts that dried over night were easy to re-tact with a light over-spray.",4 "This stuff really works I have an Airstream that is carpeted on the ceiling. It was starting to droop, and I called my Airstream repair guy, and he recommended this. It is a little toxic, so ventilate. It worked great.",4 "Pretty oatch, nice colors! This is a super cool phish patch! I sewed it onto the front of my fleece & it looks super cool! Very nice colors, great quality product!",4 "Still waiting.... I ordered these at the end of May....here it is the end of July and I still havent recieved these. Im very displeased and will never order again.",0 "Children enjoyed them but a few things to be aware of These multi-colored (including white) stickers are about an inch high. None of the stickers had dots on them so the photo was a bit misleading. Several of the stickers weren't punched out properly and were a bit mangled (a small proportion of the total) and some were missing the adhesive and white peelable backing. However, the children (from ages 2 to 9) really enjoyed them.",2 "great portfolio Was looking for an album to store larger family photos (10 x 13, 8 x 10). Perfect size. Saw this later at a craft store for a lot more money.",4 "Great I bought this to keep my daughters photos protected over the years and this does a great job so far. Very sturdy and nice size.",4 "Exactly What I Was Looking For These large photo albums are no where to be found in the stores in my area. This was exactly what I was looking for at a reasonable price to store large photos that I no longer wanted to display in frames on the walls. I ordered it on Saturday and received it on Wednesday. You can't ask for better service than that. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.",4 "Profolio, presentation book Super presentation and storage book. Have used this product many times and will be buying more.",4 "Great little portfolio I purchased the ProFolio Evolution 11x14 by Itoya - looks very professional, made from quality materials and has held up very well to travel and viewing. Great price too. Planning to purchase 2 more right away!",4 "AWESOME!! I have been looking for a long time for an album to hold my 11x14 pictures!! I was so excited to have found this. It is perfect! I do wish it was bigger and held more pictures. It hold mypictures beautifully.",4 "Great portfolio This is a great professional portfolio. It doesn't have that cheap three ring binder look or feel. Its firm to be protective but slighty flexible. It is the perfect size for 11'' x 14'' size pictures.",3 "Best bang for your buck This is all you need folks, would be better if the pages could be taken out or added. But for this price I am not concerned there is more than enough pages than I have stuff to show case.",4 "Love them! Absolutely love these albums - perfect for the kids' 10x13 portrait pictures! Now I can get them nicely displayed in an album instead of sitting in the envelopes they came in!!",4 "Serves it's purpose I had tons of 10x13pictures and this was a great inexpensive way to store them I am satisfied with the purchase",3 "great great product would recommend to anyone looking to display photos - and more photos and more photos the end thanks",4 "Great for Family Pictures I purchased this as well as two other sizes. They work great for keeping all my family portrait pictures in one place.",4 "So so display book Fits the pictures that we purchased from our cruise. If your looking for a nice album this isn't the one. If your looking for something that fits and simple this will do.",2 "Nice reliable professional / personal 11 x 14 poster size photo book I have couple of poster sized personal photos printed, and Itoya Portfolio is the right place to store them.The Portfolio fits photos snugly. There are 12 pages in portfolio, allowing storing 24 photos. Plastic covering is scratch resistent and has a black separator for front / back photos.",3 "Great for Pictures Since my daughter was born I have been getting free 10x13 picture offers from Sears and I really had no place to put them, since I have been getting her monthly picture and every holiday in between. I was so glad to finally get this to put all the pictures in one spot. Its a good quality item and has been working great for me.",3 "Original art Perfect for storing comic book art from conventions, photographs, original art, genealogy preservation, etc. Easy to slide in the document, picture and fold nicely closed.",4 "Nice! A nice book, easy to follow, fills in with ease. Great way to keep track of travels and all things new in BEER",3 "Won't last long I have some Itoya display books from years ago with firm, crisp, clear pages. The pages in this book are flimsy and will probably wear out and tear very quickly. Maybe they have another product with stronger pages.",1 "Wonderful for my mounted photos! I bought this specifically for my mounted photos I'm going to hand into my teacher for my photography final. I know he'll love the extra professional touch this portfolio case adds to my project.Definitely worth the money!I'm going to try and see if it fits my ""window mounted"" photos too and once I find out I'll report back here!",4 "Awesome product It is so hard to find photo albums to put those 10x13 pictures in of my kids. I saw this and ordered one thinking I would give it a try based on the reviews. Love it!! I am going to order several more to put my kids artwork in and to separate the 10x13s in. Great product!",4 "Just what I Have Been Looking For.... My children are in their 20 and over the years I have collected quite a few 10 X 13 photos of them. The current photo is always on display but the others were just being stored away since I had no way to display them safely. These portfolios were the answer. They hold all their special photos with room to spare for future photos. They nicely hold the 10 X 13 photos as well as the few 11 X 14 photos that I have. The portfolios themselves are compact and lightweight so they will be easy for me to tuck away but nice enough to pull out whenever I want to browse through them. I ordered one portfolio for each of my two children so that when the time is right I can pass down their photos to each of them. Since there are spare pages in each portfolio I may even rearrange them and add in some of their artwork and other photos that I have saved over the years. The price on these portfolios is very reasonable and I find the quality to be very good. My order was shipped very quickly and I received the order in less than a week.",4 "Nice Quality Itoya Evolution Portfolio looks good. However, it is in black, not brown, as the picture makes it to be. One star deducted for inaccurate color representation. If black is what you are looking for, then this is a very handsome portfolio.The insert pages are the right size and photos fit nicely (not too big nor too small). The clear page protectors have a matte finish on them. Just to let you know. The black insert pages are soft and won't scratch the photos (feel like cotton pager).UPDATE: It seems someone has updated the photo. Now it shows its correct color and its real presentation when you receive it. Thank you. Now a five-star product. :-)",4 "We use it as a large photo album for our children I just needed something simple to store the larger family photos that we were not displaying. Sturdy, Simple, and fit my needs very well.",4 "Sturdy Durable portfolio book Apparently unlike other reviewers, I am a professional photographer and i own at least 15 portfolios like this one -- not all the same size, but from this manufacturer and they are very durable and presentable. And unlike my fairly expensive leather portfolios, I can leave them with a client and not worry about damage or whether or not they are retuned in tip-top shape.",4 "Nice quality I purchased the black 11 by 14 inch with 24 pages. Looks professional, and has 24 pocket pages viewable on both sides of the pages; easy to insert and remove photos, etc.; real quality workmanship.",4 "Fits my needs Purchased this to store larger family pictures. It will hold 48 pics, and right now that is plenty. I like how it is acid free and shouldn't damage my photos. However, I was hoping the cover was more hardcover. It is bendable. It reminds me of a 3 ring binder material. It won't stand on its own and if I lay it down, I'll need to lay it flat as it will bend and warp the pictures. The pages are thin and seems not very durable for frequent use, however I am only speculating at this point. For just storing pictures I think it will be fine. Also there is no zipper or other way to keep it closed. Again for what I'm using it for it shouldn't matter but it might be a nice feature to make sure things don't fall out or dust gets in. For the price I feel it is good quality and will fit my needs.",3 "A perfect way to store important photos I use the 11x14 inch portfolio book, and in fact have four of them in my photo library. I prefer to have a hard copy in this large photo size of the quality photographs I want to keep for visual display wherever I go. This book comes in various sizes, but for me the 11x14 gives the viewer a large photograph to view, but not one so large as to be unwieldy. It comes with 48 acid free clear sheets to drop photos into, each sheet holding up to two photographs. The seating is tight enough to keep any moisture from reaching my photos and are clear enough that I don't have to withdraw a photo for someone to see it clearly enough. The covers to these books are practically indestructible, which is nice because they will protect your photos if something heavy is laid upon the covers. I don't do scrap books, but do take thousands of photographs when I vacation. When I find a few that really please me, I don't want to spend hours sifting through image files trying to find the ones I want to display, I can just grab one of my portfolios and hit the road. In the world of digital imaging, where the computer gremlins sometimes get hungry, it is nice to resort to old-fashioned hard copies for safety and viewing.",4 "Perfect! This item is perfect as an art portfolio for my daughter's work from preschool. The size is perfect for pretty much all of her work, the durability is great, it stores easily and looks nice, too. I ordered 2 so that I would have one for next year's art as well!",4 "Open Book with inserts inside. No zipper, No pockets. I purchased this product to place my jewelry pictures in as they are one of a kind. I have also been able to place my modeling pictures in as well. My only problem with this portfolio is that pix can fall out, there is no zipper, there is one diagonally shaped side pocket where you can put business cards in with a few loose articles, papers, etc. There is no way to add additional inserts into or take out of this portfolio as it is all ""glued"" together in the middle. You cannot remove large printing of ITOYAL ART PROFOLIO 11""x14' written on front cover and I had to use heavy duty shipping tape to keep corners from coming apart. It has many inserts in it. BE AWARE THERE ARE NO ZIPPERS OR ANY TYPE OF COVER TO GO AROUND YOUR PRECIOUS ARTWORK. IN ANY CASE, DECENT PRICE FOR PORTFOLIO, but not professionally leather, with addtl. heavy inside side covers you can put more picture in, take inserts in or out on rings, neither is it make out of material that withstands heavy heat as it is black. Great for the price, I would use it for family pix. Better presentation for pros if you spend more on leather.",3 "Great product This art portfolio worked great for my larger pictures. All my 11X14 and 10X13 fit nicely and protected well. It has 48 sheets and I would buy it again.",4 "Ok for the money I have been using this type of portfolio for some time. You cannot add pages or replace pages with this product. The pages are somewhat flimsey but they do have a backing for each page included. For the price, they are not too bad if you are not viewing or replaceing the items with in the book on a regular basis I would try another product. I have used items from another Amazon seller, Keep filing. They have Portfolio's with replaceable pages and the portfolio is a little more sturdy. You have to buy the portfolio and the page inserts separtely. The cost is more but a bit more sturdy. They are sometimes out of stock for some time.",3 "Great product at a decent price I bought this to use as a folder to keep all of my 6 year old's art projects in one place. It is well made and just perfect for what I wanted out of it. The price is great too. If you are buying this for your child, I recommend going a little larger. I bought 11x14 even though her arts are typically 8x10 so that it would be easy for her to take them out and put them back (without my assistance) -- and not tearing apart the protective pockets in the process.",4 "11x14 Art Porfolio is quite good and a great value We recently got a few 10x13 photos as part of package and we needed to store them in an album or portfolio. It is hard to find 10x13 portfolios, so we settled for this 11x14 portfolio and it works great!I have used Itoya 8x10 portfolio before and I had an idea of what quality to expect and I wasn't disappointed.BTW, I didn't buy this product on Amazon, but at a local hobby store. With a 40% discount coupon I paid less than 7.",4 "Awesome product I've been using this book to store many large pictures/portraits that were previously inside bulky frames. This book has allowed me to save a tremendous amount of space in my garage and allow me to easily display these pictures that were collecting dust. Fits 11"" x 14"" portraits perfectly. I'm going to buy a smaller version soon to store my 8"" x 10"" portraits. Great quality! I'll let you know in 30 years how well the pictures hold up against the test of time :)",4 "Exactly what I needed I bought this to organize the many larger photos of my family/daughter that were just sitting around in manilla envelopes. It is large enough that I was able to take some of the 3x5 and 4x6 that we had of formal pictures and make mini colages on the pages with the 5x7's and 8x10's. I'm really happy with this purchase and will be buying more in the future.",4 "Nice! I got one of these to put my large family pictures in when we got new ones taken. I didn't want them shoved into a box, I still wanted to be able to look at them so I got this, it works perfectly. This way I can just take them out of picture frames and into this portfolio.",4 "Great product! Perfect for our pics! I got this just last week, and it came in a timely manner. Looks and works great! All our pictures are now in this portfolio and there is space for lots more! We got one for our parents too! We are very satisfied with this!",4 "Itoya Portfolio -- excellent quality and value I purchased several of these portfolios, and I am completely satisified with them. Quality is great and the price is very reasonable. I recommend Itoya Art Portfolios highly.",4 "Perfect for my oversized photos Plain and simple, just what I wanted and needed. Super for my over-sized photos. Very pleased with this item. Glad I bought two! Can't beat the price or the value.",4 "Super Service - Awesome Portfolio The Itoya Evolution series is really nice - good quality cover, pages, and paper to insert your precious works into. Light and easy to carry around.",4 "Arrived broken. When I received this product, the sleeves were separated from the binding, where they should've been attached. Completely unacceptable, even at this price.",0 "Nice Scrapbook The burgundy color looks very nice in this kind of leather. The whole assembly is sturdy and reliable, and the ring enclosures are easy to activate and disengage. Overall, this is the best scrapbook I've never used.",2 "Poor description There should be a way pof specifying the size to order.",0 "At last I found them--Thanks! I have been looking all over the web for these 8 x 8 refill pages for my niece. This is the only place I have found them. Thanks so much for having them!",4 "Angry and Frustrated I have a Gallery Leather Album, which is great quality. I cannot, however, find refill pages ANYWHERE. Any suggestions????",0 "Gallery leather refill, cannot rate due to - NO Availability I have looked at many places, including hallmark for Gallery leather refill pages. Even you do not have it. Can you tell me where I may contact to buy them? I was hoping you have some. You are supposely the biggest online store in the universe (earth at least), and that you have everything.Yours,Phuong Lu",0 "Very Unhappy Pages are 8" X 8". What do they fit into?? This world is 8.5" X 11.0".",0 "Armada Large Collapsible Crate Nice and sturdy. Easy to hold and handle. Easy to store. I have one in the back of my 4Runner with all my emergency equipment and one that I use for carrying things back and forth. Love it![....]",4 "Great Crate The crate is well made and fairly strong. I use it for collecting paper for recycling. Holds a weeks worth of newspapers, magazines and junk mail. Easy to load into the car and dump at the recycling center.",4 """Perfect Size"" These crates are the perfect size for me to store the items from my classroom durning the summer. They are convenient to take back and forth. After I empty them, I just store them away takining up a small space until I need them again.Armada 18-3/4 Inch by 13-1/2 Inch by 9 Inch Large Collapsible Crate",4 "Great plastic crates make a wonderful gift! My mom and I bought these crates several years ago and loved them! The only problem is the crates were no longer sold at any of our local stores. One day in April of 2010, while looking for the perfect Mother's day present I came across our favorite crates again. When my mom opened the box with them in it she was so surprised that I found these crates again! The crates are sturdy and last a long time.",4 "Useful crates for the car I bought two of these crates to keep in my car to hold groceries when I go shopping. (If the groceries are in canvas bags the crates hold the bags upright.) They collapse and set up almost automatically, and when collapsed take up no space to speak of. So far, they are amply sturdy for my purpose. Only time will tell how well they stand up to use. They stack nicely when I use a dolly to move them from the garage to the house, saving me a trip.",4 "Review is for Amazon vs actual item Amazon had 17 of this item in stock when I placed the order but took 5 full business days to pack and ship. I purchased 17 of these and paid for 1 day shipping but when they finally packed them and sent Fed Ex the delivery date in tracking was 3 days and arrived in 2. All along customer service was clueless on the order and kept giving me different excuses or guesses. So when they finally arrived late and I had already been forced to find the units locally so I had them sent back to Amazon. For the return I received 17 separate emails that they had receive them and then 17 separate emails crediting my charge card for each one. All in all the worst experience I have had with Amazon.",0 "Armada Collapsible Crate This product is excellent. I had one of this for many years and is very useful. I use it as a laundry basket, to take things from my house to my travel trailer, and other chores around the house. It is strong and easy to storage. I bought two because they are not easy to find. I strongly recommend this product.",4 "Colorful storage for toys My five year-old son has several Geotrax accesories, a decent amount of tracks, trains and model decors, but we don't have a place to set them up permanently, so they have to be put away after each playing session. We used to store them in an empty drawer, but some of the accesories wouldn't fit unless placed in very specific places in a very specific order, in a setting that proved annoying for him and in the end to us.I knew the toys would fit perfectly in the boxes, but I decided to buy two of these boxes after checking the closet's dimensions. The boxes fit perfectly in the narrower part of the closet, with about and inch and half slack on both sides, allowing him to pull them out. Since the narrow sides collapse in a sort of ""trap door"" fashion, sometimes he gets a kick out of getting his toys out of the opening instead of pulling the whole box out after peeking inside to make sure he's found what he's looking for. He can put his toys away reasonably fast, sometimes being very carefull about the ordering, sometimes not. He hasn't been able to scratch the plastic no matter how tough he handles them, and more important for us, the overall surface and handles are very smooth for his little hands.He loves the colors, which are very bright even under dim lights, and has asked for more boxes like this to store his Lego pieces, so I'll say that's a happy customer.",4 "Excellent crate for loading stuff I bought this after spending some time in Europe where people tend to use crates for groceries instead of plastic or paper bags. I keep it in my car and use it when I go shopping at Costco to load all my loose groceries and misc. items. It feels a bit flimsy but is misleading because it holds so much weight. I love this. I only have one and I would say that 2 or more would be much better if you want to use it for your Costco purchases. It also fold flat for great storage! Easy to just pull back into a crate whenever you need!",4 "Folding Boxes are AWESOME! I grew up with these in Europe. They are fantastic and I haven't been able to find them in a store yet again. First time I bought them here at Wallgreens. They fold to about 1 inch high box, are durable and light. I use them for groceries and storing clutter. I have had the once I bought for years and years!",4 "excellent I was specifically looking for this item, to use when loading and unloading motorhome. It is perfect for the job and I was pleased with speed in which I received the order.",4 "Flimsy Both crates had parts broken off before I could even take them out of the bag. Does not feel sturdy, and the sides wont stay when carrying the crate so would never use it to carry anything in it. Sending it back.",0 "Not what I expected We bought 2 crates that look like these several years ago. We hoped to get 2 moe so we would have a set for each car. We ordered 2 crates, 1 of the crates arrived broken. The quality was not as good as the ones we already owned. We returned the crates for a refund.",1 "Folds flat and comes up big We've had these things for years and just bought some new ones for my kids. Works great as a laundry basket and to/from college.",3 "Large multli-colored collapsible crate The two I bought were to replace the two that were lost. When I first ordered these through Amazon, my order was canceled because of shipping delay and I was so disappointed. I kept returning to Amazon hoping to reorder them. I was so happy when I was successful in reordering and receiving them. The crates are a convenient size, and are super versatile with fun colors..great for kids toys, picnics, beach, camping and any other use one could imagine. If something happens to the two I have, I will order them again. I just hope they continue to be made.",4 "Very functional This simple crate is great. I put it in the trunk of my car and it holds the shopping bags from rolling around.",4 "Very nice! The best tape to use with your camera. It doesn't leave glue in your camera, it looks like that isn't there.",4 "No red paint in box, very strong odor, no disclosed ingredients. The set came with 2 greens and no red. The odor from these small plastic paint jars was overwhelming. The jars are too small to accommodate the Crayola toddler paint brushes that would go with this set. I am not very happy that Crayola will not disclose its ingredients other than saying it does not use Red #40 dye. May contain ingredients found in other Crayola paints such as: baking soda, citric acid, mannitol, polyethylene glycol used for its texture, sodium benzoate used as a preservative, mineral oil and various food colorings.We will continue to look for paint by a company that discloses all its ingredients.",0 "Crayola Washable Paiint Really is Washable Best fingerpaint of all products! Easy to wash from skin to shirts. Love the feel of it. True colors. Just the best fingerpaint product.",4 "Great product...really small amounts I bought this for my 2 year old who loves to draw on her easel. I wanted to get a variety of colors, and test out the paint before buying the large containers available. The paint is great...washes right off. I have no fear that it would stain something. HOWEVER, this is not a value. I will be buying the large individual crayola paints for her going forward, like this oneCrayola Artista II Washable Tempera Paint 16oz Blue",2 "Like it Good quality, it was my 3 yr old's favorite gift of the day. Two things to take note of: they are small! I didn't notice the size -- I'm not sure how long they will last. Also, I wish there was a different type of dispenser at the top. They are made for smaller children, but the large opening at the top is begging for a massive mess.",2 "Kids Paints are the Answer If you've ever dealt with paints that are thin and make the little talented artist, these paints are the solution. The washable element is so terrific (no more colored hands, faces, or clothing) as they do wash out with ease. As a bonus, the colors are true and easily mixed for a rainbow of additional colors. They are a great choice for budding artists.",4 "very strong odor I totally agree with other reviewer saying it has very strong odor.Even though it says non toxic but it smelled so bad that the whole room was filled with toxic smell and gave me a headache.not so good for little ones.",0 "Cool Paints My wife and I got these for our 3 yr old and he loves them so much we eventually bought the bigger set. This was a great starter pack.",4 "Love these Love these paints. I have purchased them in the past & will continue to purchase in the future. Perfect for a 3 year old!",4 "RE GIFT FOR GRANDDAUGHTER SHE LOVES IT.I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.SHE IS HAVING HOURS OF FUN PLAYING WITH THE PAINTS.",4 "Messy when delivered There was pain crusted around the cap when I got this as if it had already been opened. Other than this the paint works well. It is also thick enough so it doesn't drip off paint brushes and make a mess with little artists.",2 "Best paint ever! I love this paint. It not only is bright and colorful, but it is washable! The real kind of washable too! I've tried many different paints and this by far is the best. My toddler loves the choice of colors. The plastic bottles are perfect too. They have lasted a long while.",4 "Washes off like butter! Crayola's Washable Kid's Paint is great! I loved art as a kiddo so I purchased this assortment for my 15 month old in hopes of getting her familiar with art. I was very pleased with how easily the paint washed off her skin and our clothes. The colors were vivid and seemed to be made well. Other reviewers have commented that the containers are small and, yes, they are, but it clearly states that the paints are only 2oz each--perfect size to test out with your little!",3 "Mommy loves it This was my first time to get a Crayola paint. I bought it for my 3 yeard old in store without reading any reviews. Well, I am extremely happy with this paint - it has no smell (i'm surprised by other reviewer's comments about overwhelming smell - this is the least smelly paint I ever tried, it is virtually odorless), it washes right off and the colors are very vivid. I thought the amount was also quite generous, as these are 2 ounce bottles. After two (extensive) painting sessions, the bottles are still almost full (except maybe for the purple one - my daughter's favorite color). Will be buying a bigger set once this one is over.",4 "Great paint but small containers This boxed set of paint is a great starter set but will not last very long. I used it with my 21 month old and 1 month old to do a few craft projects for Valentine's day. I was a little nervous to use paint on the baby but this paint is non toxic and it washed right off leaving no staining on his hands or feet (we made hearts out of hands and feet) I have used other paints that left behind a stain of sort on my son's hands after being washed off but this paint did not do that at all. My 21 month old used the paint to finger paint on white computer paper and it worked well. I also dropped a few of the colors into a ziplock bag and tapped it to the window for mess free ""finger painting"" The paint did not dry out and the colors mixed well. I had it up for 2 weeks and it was just as good to use as the first day I put it up (it even froze overnight a few nights because it got so cold)The only thing I don't like about this set is that the containers are small so I will have to buy more after just a few uses of each color. It is good for someone who doesn't think they will use it much or as a starter set for a young toddler. We have had it for a couple months and they haven't dried out at all like some paints do which is good.",2 "happy hands this product is safe and fun!! the kids love using all of their art supplies. a great investment for the long winter months or anytime.",4 "kinda work, wish the adhesive were stronger I find myself stuck in a crappy duplex townhouse with a boorish necrophage on the other side who loves to slam his kitchen cabinets around. I bought these to stick on the bottoms of my Anchor-Hocking glass canisters to decrease the cacophony of clinking when he slam-dances into the cabinets on the other side. They work well when they stick -- as someone else described, sometimes they slip right off. I advise carefully washing the surface with soap to clean oils and applying once completely dry.",2 "Replacement feet for the Apple iBook I couldn't find replacement feet for the iBook I use for making presentations and it was slipping around on the table. I got these and stuck them on and they keep the iBook from slipping around. If these fall off, I have plenty of replacements. Works great",4 "Great wall savers! My hobby is photography and I have thirty 8.5 by 11 inch photos I have framed and hanging in a pattern in the hallway. The wall had a lot of scratch marks from the frames prior to painting. We just repainted the hallway and I wanted to prevent the damage from occurring again. These little rubber bumper pads are excellent. Not only is it keeping the frames from scratching the wall but it is also holding the pictures in place.",4 "Work.. kind of It's good I got a pack of 375.. Because I went through 10 in just 2 minutes. They work on small appliances but if you forget to lift and move the appliances they come off. I slid a lamp towards me and all 4 pads were still were the lamp used to be. If you want something to stay put and not budge, superglue these pads on to the bottom -- not for things that you move around often.",2 "Great deal similar to other bumpers found at major chain stores, but at 1/5 the price. I placed them on my cabinet doors and drawers about 1 month ago. I cleaned the surface first with windex and let dry. Not one has fallen off with daily use.",4 "Exactly what I was looking for I needed bumpons for my fused glass coasters, and these are just the right size - and a good price, too. PLUS I received some great free samples!",4 "Nice clear pads to keep cabinets from bumps These are great clear tiny pads to stick on your walls, cabinets, under items that may scratch your coffee table. They do come off, not permanent, that is okay by me. If you put it in the wrong place then move it. There are 375 in a package, so you have some to spare. I think some reviews say they came off & that will happen especially if you wax or use cleaning agents with oil. They are just bumpers, not to last forever but I find them very useful to protect my new kitchen cabinet doors.",4 "Clear Rubber Bumper pads Exellent product, well below the cost of local retail. Shipped promptly and arrived in good condition. ThanksDavid J. Ginsberg, MD",4 "Used for cake decorating! I used the clay gun for cake decorating ... it worked like a charm! Recommend it for that purpose!!",3 "Just like a pro uses This was identical (other than color) to what we used in a professional screen printing shop. Moderation is key or you will have quite a mess on your hands... and screen, and floor, and anything else you are near. I used this with the YUDU printing machine. It worked well for the small jobs I did. I just used the ink squeegee that came with the machine. It probably would've been easier with a better squeegee but I was just doing one or two screens at a time and it didn't require a lot of precision. If you have a smaller design, you can put emulsion only across where your design will be to conserve. Just be sure to tape it off well. You can spread this stuff pretty thin too. I think I made 10 or 15 full screens with this bottle. It's the consistency of white glue and smells pretty similar. If you spill, it's easy to clean up with a wet cloth/paper towel or wait til it dries and peel it off. This is easily removed with the YUDU emulsion remover.",4 "Great, easy to use product! I've used screen printing products on and off for quite a few years now on various projects. Because my projects varied, I was never able to nail down a good exposure time. This product made exposure easy. It changes color as it hardens so all you have to do is keep an eye on it, and when the exposed area turns blue - You're done! So easy.",4 "Daizo and Speedball make overall good stuff. The first thing you want to do is check that nothing has broken, spilled, or dried. The emulsion with be thick like glue and blue in color. The remover will be thin and clear like medical alcohol or bleach. Both should have cardboard gasketed lids and foil caps on them. The sensatizer (tiny bottle) should be either dry and at the bottom, or thick and at the bottom. If any of the sensatizer is spilled out of the little bottle (along the threads or down the side) send the kit back for a new one immediately. The product is good if you get it undamaged, but Speedball uses incompetant monkey powered robots made from scrap pulled from the Robot Wars set to package everything so check your stuff.As for operation, when the sensatizer is added to the emulsion it turns a good medium (not quite emerald) green and will turn back to blue after it cooks out when you burn the stencil. Look for a light-medium blue hue and the uncooked parts under the negative image should have a yellow, jaundace like hue to them. When cleaning out the emmulsion make sure to wipe up messes immediately as the emulsion leaves yellow stains on nearly every surface known to man, including porcelin and the steel rim around my sink. Trial and error for new users will happen, just don't leave emulsion in a screen for a long period of time if you don't want a permenant stencil, and clean the screen completely before letting it dry if you don't want a permenant stencil (yes the emulsion remover may make the emulsion impossible to remove. Don't ask me how, I failed mad science 101).",3 "Works with Yudu I bought this product because the Yudu products are too expensive. I haven't tried the sheets that come with a Yudu yet, I hear they are difficult. This one took a bit of trial & error to get the thickness etc correct. But after some trial, I learned not to get it too thick. I use a paintbrush to apply & a squeegee to even it out. Then you dry in the rack. It's pretty easy once you experiment.",3 "Perfect for Yudu This product is great! I can't believe how easy it is to use. I don't understand why the Yudu system uses the plastic-backed emulsion sheets--which are very difficult to attach to the screen--when liquid emulsion is much easier and forgiving.I purchased this specifically for use on my Yudu mesh screen. I've tried it on both 110 and 220 screens and both were very easy to apply. You don't need anything else if you have a Yudu--just the squeegee, screen, and emulsion. Oh, and make sure you wear gloves! The additive you put into the emulsion WILL stain your hands and tends to get on everything very easily.It takes 30 seconds to coat both sides of a screen evenly after you get the hang of it. I've only done a few but I still have a lot left in the bottle. I can't really estimate how many screens this will cover, but it's a whole lot more economical than the Yudu branded sheets.",4 "Easy with great results i generally think of Speedball screenpinting products as being good for amateurs and beginners. While I've transitioned away from Speedball products for the most part in my seven years screenprinting I have stuck with Speedball's photo emulsion because it always gives me great results. This photo emulsion creates great results, the quality and resolution of the imagines I've fixed with this photo emulsion is always great and the only thing limiting the fine details is the mesh count of my silkscreen fabric, not the photo emulsion.This photo emulsion kit is easier to work with using a homemade setup, I use a 300 watt bulb that I bought at the hardware store for 3 dollars. Cleanup is always easy and this photo emulsion seems to be less toxic than a lot of the other competitors. Overall a great product that I recommend to everyone who wants to get into screen printing.",4 "great product This is a great product. Easy to use and works excellent. I was using some old product I had and was fighting getting it to wash out,then I used this new stuff whenI received it and what a difference. It washed out so easy and made a perfect screen.",4 "A better way to print with Yudo After I first used my Yudo, I wasn't impressed enough with the results to want to do it again. It was way to expensive for the little projects I wanted to do. I read some reviews about this working with the Yudo system and decided to try it. I'm soooo glad I did. I took a screen printing class back in high school and this was much more like that process than the awful/expensive sheets that come with the machine. I also used some cheaper ink from Hobby Lobby and that made the whole process much easier and cheaper.Just a note on exposure times... with the speedball stuff I ran it through three 8 minute cycles on my machine before it looked hardened enough to wash off.",4 "works well Make sure to follow directions. I tried using a reflector for the light and it over-exposed but the pie-pan setup worked perfectly.Anyone know how long this stuff lasts? It says a few weeks but I put the batch away about 18 month ago so I guess I will be seeing how it does. I only did a few screens from the container so if you don't think you will be doing many screens in one go, you may want to mix a smaller batch.Note that I do not use the cleaner. Following a recommendation from a friend, I pressure wash the screens and the emulsion comes right out. This was especially helpful with the over-exposed screen as the emulsion had baked in. I suspect this reduces the life of the screens but I think the math makes it worth it.",3 "Loved it. This worked so much better than the emulsion sheets I have tried before. It was easy to use, easy to clean and just all around better.",4 "Only bad thing I could find I like the product. It was much easier to use than the pre-cut emusion sheets. The only thing that I noticed is you have to get another squeege, a better one because the one supplied by YUDU is not the best option for this kit. And Speedball does not supply a squeege.",3 "Not worth the $ When coating the screen a little goes a long way. My problem was the emulsion kept bubbling up and I never got a good finish. Both sides of my screens did this every time I tried",0 "Emulsion great, Cleaner is useless I'll break this into two parts, Emulsion and Cleaner.Emulsion: Perfect, *it's a small bottle, so depending on the size of screen and how many layers, you may want a larger bottle.*Screen Cleaner: Absolutely useless. It was like using water. It barely took anything off the screen. I ended up borrowing someone else's cleaner. Very disappointed.",2 "WOrks, but hard to wash off unexposed portions This stuff works, but the parts unexposed to light took a lot of water to wash off. I tried exposing in light with less time, but still pretty hard. I have a light box too, so it was totally controlled.",3 "Horrible Experience I bought this to use with my yudu, I did my research and this product, while not approved by provocraft was compatible. I believe that I received a spoiled batch. It did not do as advertized. I contacted Amazon, they put me in touch with the seller, who told me to contact the manufacturer as the guy at their customer service had never used the product. The manufacturer reolied and told me something that might be happening when I responded to that with an inquiry for more information, I have yet to hear back and that was over a week ago. After this, I do not want to even try this stuff again",0 "get windsor and newton instead speedball ink works okay, and it is really easy to find in art supply stores. However, it is difficult to fill in areas of a drawing that need to be solid black. the finish tends to dry with this weird white ""dried toothpaste"" all over the place, and if you use dilluted washes, the lighter areas dry to a dirty brown color. the bottle design is also flawed because it is virtually impossible to get the lid screwed on straight, so if you want to shake it up before you use it, you get ink all over your hands (and therefore all over your furniture). Windsor and Newton ink is better. It dries to a better consistency, and the bottle has an eye-dropper lid so that you can fill the bottom of a Solo cup with ink and then draw your brush to a fine point on the insides of the cup.",2 "Good quality ink for brush I've been happy with this. Good, clear ink, and looks great on paper. Dries quickly too. Gums a little in the cap, but otherwise fine quality.",3 "Good, but small I like this squeegee because of the rounded edges. It really does help in applying a smooth coating of ink onto the fabric. Square edges are too harsh and press the ink, making the opacity inconsistent. The only draw back is the the largest you can get it in is 9"", which only works for small logos and such.",3 "Really great This wood burner is great. It uses individual pens so you can sitch from one type to the other without having to wait for it to cool down even though it cools down pretty quickly too. It's really flexible because you can buy many different types of tips and also make your own. I'd recommend it.",4 "The Best !!! I had bought this burner 2yrs ago and it is still going strong. Very well made product, well worth the investment!!!! Comes with everything you need to get started, whether you are a beginner or advanced, this product is the best on the market.",4 "woodburner One of the best woodburners on the market, no complaints. One of my hobbies is burning art on gourds and this woodburner fills my needs.",4 "Dual burner a Plus! This burner works beautifully . I would highly recommend this product for even beginners! Much more convenient than the single burner.",4 "great product This burning system is a great purchase for anyone who wants to do high detailed pyrography. I started with a versitool and this is a whole new world in wood burning. over 800 pens and tips available through razertip and a good selection can be ordered through other companies. Razertip is a Canadian company so shipping direct from them to the US is a little slow but worth it for the pens you cant find through US carriers. I also use pens from other brands with this burner and its works great. The heating and cooling times are very quick, so quick I feel that I don't really need the dual burner if I'm using just one brand of pen. Since I use two brands of pens though I find the dual burner switch necessary. The only thing I don't like about this burner is that the weight of the box is a little light and the weight of the power cord tends to pull the box and also a distracted tug of the pen cords can pull the box off the counter. A rubber matt and a clamp around the power cord is my solution for that. Part of that problem is that I don't work on the same surface that the burner sits. The weight does make for easy travel though. Over all I absolutely love this item.",4 "Awesome! I don't know why I waited so long! I had a chance to use one of these beauties while teaching a woodburning class a few years back, but I've been sticking with my soldering irons. I finally bought a Razertip and a few tips, and I simply can't do without any longer. The heat dial is very sensitive and allows for adjustments on the fly if you are working with a softer wood with wide grain. For the occasional work on plastic or wax, the low end of the dial is perfect. Finally, I love the selection of tips. In the rare instance they don't have precisely what you need, you can craft your own. If you love your woodcraft like I do, you need this!",4 "perfect I use this burner in my business ALL the time. This is perfect. Buying this unit cut the time more than in half. What would take me 2 hours with my old slow burned Takes 15 minutes with this unit. AND MY HAND ISN'T ACHING.",4 "Didn't hold too well. Unless I was using this product wrong, it did not seem to hold the pant hem I used it on for more than three times wearing the pants.",1 "shipping charge complaint The product is excellent but the shipping cost was inconscionable.for a $ 6.95 product that fits into a postal envelope with normal postal charges, I was charged almost $ 12.00 in shipping charges. Needless to say, I am not likely to repeat this stupidity.Both von Hampeln",4 "Stencil film This item probably only works best with flat surfaces (not my wall) and only surfaces that do not peel off. You see, I tried to create stencils on a poster board but this material peels the top layer of the board. This product also did not come with instructions or DOs and DON'Ts or where you can use it. I had to look for a specific type of paint for it to work.However, I'll recommend this as a cheaper alternative to the Cricut's vinyl paper.",2 "five star service This item is as described. Great communication. The item was shipped out very quickly. Great person to do business with.",4 "Difficult but Beautiful 4 1/2 if possible This is one of the most difficult cross stitches I have ever done. It is on 18 count Aida fabric making it very small stitches. It contains metallic thread, which if you have ever used know to be a pain to stitch with. The only thing I did not like was the chart/pattern. The symbols colors often were too difficult to make out making it a vary laborious task of going back and forth between the chart and cross stitch on ever couple of stitches.Even though this Cross Stitch took me longer than any I have ever done before, and was more difficult than any I've done before it was worth it in the end. I cross stitch often, but this is one of the best I have ever done. The colors blend perfectly, and the picture on Amazon does not do it justice. It is worth the time and the effort. To any who decide to do this Kit, Good Luck, I believe it will be worth it to you (don't get too frustrated on the clothing).",3 "Beautiful This cross stitch kit lives up to all of Dimensions' kits. The thread comes pre-sorted and they usually give you plenty. The one time I needed an extra strand or two they sent me the correct colors quickly and at no charge. The patterns are easy to use and clear, but not the easiest and probably best for people who have done some cross stitch before. Beginners may find themselves over their heads.",4 "samurai cross stitch i am still working on this beautiful piece of stitching, but when i am done i will let you know the time frame it took to finish.",4 "Gorgeous! For me, this pattern wasn't prohibitively difficult. Metallic thread is always a nuisance to work with as it tends to shred easily and requires great care. Also has lazy daisies which I'd never done before, but are not terribly different from couching, so they weren't all that difficult. This pattern is absolutely stunning, however, and is worth every scrap of difficulty. It exemplifies much of what I tend to love about Gold Collection. Great artistry, attention to detail and perfectly blended colors. To date, one of my favorites.",4 "Watch Case-Closing Pliers are OK I needed pliers in a hurry, so I purchased these hoping they would work like others I have seen used. They did the job of closing the case, but not without a little effort. The pressure applied when closing the pliers on the watch case tends to slip off to one side not locking the case. I have to secure the case on the pliers with one hand and ensure the rubber backing on the plier head keeps level pressure on both sides of the watch case. It's still a good tool for the price...and works just fine.",2 "works well with some watches in a pinch this works well most of the time however nothing beats a press for proper fitting and closing of snap backs.",2 "crap this tool dosen't work well at all once i thought i had the back aligned i applied pressure it was not enough so i gave more pressure until the crystal broke there must be a better way",0 "Performs as expected I bought these pliers to close my watch case after getting the battery replaced at local Big Box store. Bix Box wasn't able to fully close it and after some research I found that I needed this type of tool. It took a little bit of force, but the watch case is now closed up.",4 "Does exactly what it's intended to do I bought this after seeing a nail art idea on pinterest done by punching hearts into tape to stencil the nail. Punches out perfect little hearts, even on tape. Yay! Great buy.",4 "Works fine... The item itself works just fine. The only problem is that it was incorrectly packaged. Instead of a heart, it's a regular circle punch. I would return it for the correct one, but since it was so cheap, I'm just going to keep it.In addition, I don't want to deal with having to ship it back and wait for a new one.",2 "Quick shipment Received item fairly quickly after ordering. Only problem was that the heart is more like 1/8 inch instead of 1/4--smaller than I expected!",3 "crafts I bought this to use to make invitations with. It came in very handy when we had to tie poems on the invitations. It is a great idea.",4 "Wonderful tool Worked like a charm! I had a project I needed to complete and it worked perfectly for what I needed it for.",4 "Will be buying more! Fantastic and sturdy! Should last for years and makes perfect cuts every time. Comfortable handle. I use these mostly to punch out paper and use the cut outs for nail art. Works great! Only slight complaint is that it can be difficult to see exactly where you are punching on the paper if you want to make something that is really evenly spaced. Other than that it is great!",4 "Great puncher! Great product. It's easy to use and is durable. I've had it for over 3 months and still no issues.",4 "Too small Handle is easy to use, but heart size is so tiny that i had trouble lifting them and adhere them to paper without messing everything up.",2 "Good quality! Very nice quality punch. Fiskars is known for quality items! Will last and last. Punches perfectly each time I use it! I highly recommend this product! Thank you!",4 "Works fine The product arrived quickly and is exactly as ordered. I need fairly sturdy hole punches and this fits the bill.",4 "dissapointed :( extremly dissapointed, not in the quality (although it is not briliant too...) but on the package itself. i really needed the heart shaped punch, and wayted for it for 2 weeks, and when i finally got it... it was a star punch. I can't even return it, cause i got it delivered to another country... very very dissaponted. if i needed the star shaped one, i would buy it :( blah :(",0 "really cute, easy to use punch It works just like a regular hand-held hole punch, only it makes perfect heart-shaped holes instead of round. It also has a comfy rubbery grip on the handles. Easy to use and pretty strong, can easily punch through cardstock (like index cards or greeting cards).Only one real complaint - it is kinda hard to tell where exactly the hole will end up. For example, it's hard to make a straight row of evenly spaced heart holes.There is a picture of a heart near the punch, which helps a bit with alignment, but you still have to ""eyeball"" it.Better alignment aids would be beneficial on a product like this.One last thing to note - if you push the paper all the way into the device (all the way to the joint) - there's a sharp spot near the joint that will nick the edge of the paper.",3 "works well, sturdy i got this punch for my coffee shop for our buy 10, get 1 free punch cards. it works well, is sturdy and gets the job done on business card thickness.",4 "Mix Up I ordered the heart hole punch and received it fairly quickly. The package even said heart punch but when i opened it and used it, it just punched regular holes. I couldn't return it because i had already opened the package. The package was very deceiving. Not happy with my purchase!",0 "perfect for gift tags! this is perfect for gift tags! I needed a small hole for the string and this little heart does the trick!",4 "Fiskars Paper Punch My job requires me to punch receipts, several hundred each day. The Fiskar stands up very well. Plus they have a good warranty.I usually don't buy products made in China, but this is a good tool. I am unable to find a similar one made in USA.",3 "Heart Hand Punch This punch is great. The handle is comfortable and the punch cuts through everything from paper to 1/8" thick plastic.",4 "Great for scrapbooking and general craft use Fiskars makes a good product. In using this for a scrapbook project (my first time), I found that it sat nicely on the page, was easy to keep in place and cut cleanly.",4 "Excellent Heart Punch Love the heart hand punch and super excited to have it shipped so quickly. This is exactly what I've been looking for.",4 "Great puncher! This product works as intended. We will be printing purchase cards for our Screamin' Good Gluten Free Bakery, buy 9 get 10th free, and using the punch to knock out the numbers. It's easy to use, and we're happy to have it.",4 "Thought Fiskars were more durable Did not hold up very well. Very disapointed in the product. Lasted about 2 weeks. I thought the name stood for ""well made product""",2 "Rite in the Rain All - Weather Tactical Field Book Green Excellent product, perfect size, however I wish there was a version without the tactical information for Soldiers in the back. None the less, excellent product for outdoor journalling.",3 "Outstanding. I dont lose track of field notes using this. I have been using RITR notebooks for years now. I have carried them in many places under austere conditions, and still have all of those notes.There are a lot of sizes, accessories and page layouts to choose from, so you can configure the notebook to your specific needs. The standard paper has a handy graph paper layout that keeps my notes in order and makes field sketches easier to manage.I highly recommend carrying it in one of the nylon cases that are made for them. It helps keep the notebook clean, and most of them have slots for pens/pencils or loose papers, and zip or velcro shut.Its best to use a pencil if you can; sometimes ink smudges on the waxy coating of the pages. Whatever you do, DO NOT use gel pens. Unless you dont want to read what you jotted down.For the price it is a wonderful product. If they were able to figure out how to keep regular ink pens from smudging before the ink dries thoroughly, Id give it a fifth star.",3 "Great for the field. Go ahead and pour water on it if you don't believe it works. The paper is strong and waterproof and perfect for writing and drawing. Going to get a couple of them to bring with me to various field trainings.",4 "Rite in the Rain quality Very high quality. Does exactly as advertised. Waterproof paper that can be soaked and dried several times without a loss of quality. Write even when wet. Has inches/centimeters ruler and conversion tables on the covers, as well as Army smart cards on the last 10 pages or so. Excellent product for military training events.",4 "One of the best rite in the rain books I really like this notebook as it fits in the ACU cargo pocket and has a ton of tactical/reference material.The only con is that there isn't the direct map distance conversion rulers like there are in some of the other notebooks. I would also prefer if this book was offered in a top bound spiral form. If those two things were present then this would be a 5.",3 "All-Weather Field Book Received very quickly & in perfect condition. Haven't gotten a chance to put it to use yet, but I can see that it will be quite useful.Planning on using it to make range cards and sketch cards when I go target shooting. The 1/4"" grid lines on the pages will make accurate scaling easy, in combination with the English/Metric conversions and various scales listed on the inside of the front cover.Each individual page also has a small area in the corner for you to record your own custom scale (""One Square=____""). Lots of very cool/useful information listed on the final 16 pages & inside back cover. Maybe not exactly ""usable"" to anyone except military personnel...but quite interesting and fun to ""play around with"" if you're into military info (like me).Pages and cover themselves both feel very durable. Even if you're not using this to write in wet weather/climates, this book will likely be able to hold up to lots of hard use. Each page is also perforated for easy removal. I will absolutely be purchasing more of these when the pages get filled up. After seeing/feeling a RIR (rite in the rain) notebook, ""normal"" notebooks just don't feel like they ""cut it"" anymore for me.If you like the field-flex book as much as I did, I highly recommend you have a look at their product page. They have LOTS of awesome stuff, including looseleaf paper and printer/copier paper. Not to mention all their cases and all-weather pens...([..])",4 "Not what I expected at all!!!!! I was mislead! I regret getting these pens - the ink from the cartridges take LONG to get to the NIBS which is why I would say I regret getting these pens.. I mean the seller for me was the fact that there were so many size nibs and the cartridges given were of different colours..but other than that i was fooled - yet by another product on AMAZON.. & I am a regular AMAZON shopper - this is the third so far - of products I got on this site that was not up to MARK...",0 "great set I purchased this as a gift for my boyfriend who has a bachelor degree in fine arts, and he said it is great for sketching, very happy with it. His only critique was the set doesn't include a wide variety of leads - softer for shading/blending and harder for details. This set is a good medium.",3 "Simply Art 36 Colored Pencils I like to doodle or draw periodically and I normally use a 12 pack of colored pencils. While a 12 pack has all the basic/popular colors, it lacks the subtle shades when I need something specific.This 36 pack contains a wide assortment of colors with many different shades. Nice quality on the pencils and the colored lead is durable and won't break easily when sharpening. And the price on Amazon is just under six bucks for 36 colored pencils, which is a good deal.",4 "Easy to use--better than Sculpey or Fimo Cernit is favored by most high-end OOAK (one of a kind) doll-makers. It has a porcelain like quality when baked.What separates Cernit from the other polymer clays is its ease of use with tiny details. It feels slightly oily in comparison to Sculpey or Fimo, allowing you actually smear it over already baked structures without ""pulling"" and having it roll off. Once baked, you can carve and sand it, and it seems to cut pretty cleanly without chipping. Many people use Genesis heat-drying oil paints as finishing touches on their Cernit dolls.Cons: like any polymer, it picks up dust and any teeny hairs or fabric pieces--you need to be very meticulous with your workspace. It's also very easy to overbake. Unless your oven is well-calibrated or you have an internal thermometer, it's often advised to bake longer at a slightly lower temperature than recommended. The ""flesh"" tone is slightly darker than I anticipated. If you are interested in making caucasian dolls/fairies, then I would suggest using the porcelain tone and blushing it after it's been baked. There's a darker brown flesh for darker skins.**If you're interested in art dolls or doll-making, I'd suggest doing a search for ""Cernit, OOAK, dolls, fairies""--some of the artists out there are extremely talented.",4 "Nice thread, but I don't see the difference I bought this thread to sew cloth diapers because I had heard that its best to use 100% polyester thread to avoid wicking. Many diaper sewers online recommend Gutermann for the high quality over other brands. I do think this good quality thread, but I've yet to see why it is so much superior to other brands of 100% polyester all-purpose thread that are often a little cheaper. Anyway, the thread is good and I like the color.",2 "not what I ordered The wire jig pictured is not the wire jig I received. The template I received does not include the four sets of pegs as pictured but only one center set of pegs which limits the shapes you can create. The instruction booklet included was for bending wire into words and had nothing to do with any peg system. Disappointed because I wanted the template pictured for the ability to create multiple shapes. The product I received limits the shapes to mainly stars and flowers. This is still a product I can use.",2 "Great functional item This device has a nice sturdy design. The handle is not too hard to squeeze, allowing for hours and hours of painless use. The flower punch is a perfect slice every time. Have probably made over 26,000 hole punches and the flowers are still as neat/nice as the very first cut.",4 "Work well. Make great shapes without tearing paper or getting stuck. My girlfriend uses them for punch cards for a fitness class she teaches. They can be a little difficult to squeeze. Hopefully more use will loosen them up.",4 "Functional hand punch I got this for punching nori for bento boxes. 1/4 inch is pretty small, but the flowers are easily recognizable and are very cute. Works well.. comfortable to use.",4 "Almost perfect! This is just what I wanted for storing my photos. I like the size, the price and the look. I just wish it had a closing fastener. That's the only downside.",3 "Works well Item works well to store and protect larger items - however the Itoya portfolio is a better value IMO.",3 "Arrived in perfect condition! The mat arrived in mint condition thanks to the way it was packaged. Only Amazon could do this so well. I took this mat, a Baltimore Ravens garden flag (GO RAVENS - WE LOVE YOU RAY RAY!!!!) and a picture frame (all bought from Amazon), put them all together and now have a work of art. Thanks Amazon!Savage ProMatte, Double 16"" x 20"" Photo Mat with 11"" x 14"" Opening, Bevel Cut, Acid Free, Dual Colors: Ivory / Cuervo",4 "Good set of scalloping shears As a previous reviewer mentioned, the product did arrive with a sticker around the blades, however it was very easy to remove. Any minimal sticky residue was easily lifted by simply poking at it with the sticker/label a few times. The picture illustrates how it can be used to make several different designs with this one pair of shears.I am using it to make fish-scale shingles for a 1/12 dollhouse out of cardstock paper. So far so, so good.",4 "bad packaging these scissors came with a tape wrapped around the blades. It left the edges of the blades very sticky so that when I tried to cut paper with them, it stuck to the edge of the blade and didn't work right.",2 "misleading.. i thought from the description i would be getting 12 diffrent sissors... wrong oh well still a good sturdy pair.",2 "difficult to cut with These scissors were impossible to cut with. Each cut only made 3 scallops (which is fine), but, I couldn't line up the paper well enough to make the next cut. The paper couldn't fit by the scissor design...i couldn't make a straight line to save my life. I would recommend an edge stamper instead",0 "great. no reason not to love it its a good little patch. the back is just slick, no velcro. i just got a big velcro patch with adhesive and slapped it on my grey backpack. now i look all official and stuff",4 "Perfect for my Two Year Old This product is perfect for young children. My daughter has a few activity books, for 2-3 year olds, that require cutting and pasting. She couldn't work the other children's scissors we tried. They were too large for her hand and she just isn't strong enough to complete the open/close action.The spring action in these Fiscars Scissors is a big help for little hands. They are safe and help the child in learning how to cut. She now loves working on her activity books now.I am VERY happy with this purchase.",4 "Simple scissors for the younger set Up until we got these scissors, my sons were two handed cutters. These scissors are so easy to operate one handed, my older boy was able to give himself his first self haircut. Thanks Fiskars. :D",4 "good first scissors A 2-3yr old will love these. They have a usable edge, but not sharp enough to do much damage on much besides paper.",4 "20 month old can use them Great scissors for toddlers. No chance of cutting or pinching. Plus the connected handles mean they can use both hands on the scossors which is great for kids who may not be strong enough or have enough manual dexerity to cut with one hand.",4 "Still a little difficult to use for my daughter I bought the scissors to help my two year old daughter learn how to use scissors. I thought that they would be great for beginners. I tried them out first and I thought that they were a little difficult to completely shut. My daughter also has difficulty getting them to close on paper. I would not recommend the pre-school scissors. I am a teacher and I teach Kindergarten...some of my younger students had difficulty using the scissors also.",2 "Best scissors for toddlers! Learning how to use scissors is made much easier with these scissors I discovered at craft time at my library. I couldn't find them in any stores but was happy to find them on Amazon!",4 "Love them! Bought these for my 2 year old son and he LOVES them!He has wanted to cut for a long time but he couldn't manage the open and shutting with one hand.Right out of the package, once we put his fingers in the right holes, he figured it out and was cutting things up immediately (lucky me, right?)They are sharp enough to cut paper, but not sharp enough that he has cut himself at all.I definitely recommend these for first scissors!",4 "Great scissors I wasn't sure what these scissors would be able to cut by the picture, but now that I have the scissors, they can cut almost any paper. Some construction paper that is really thin is hard to cut with these scissors. The scissors do not require too much strength to use and the spring back smoothly. Perfect for children experimenting with scissors for the first time.",4 "Great for learning Got these scissors as stocking stuffers for my 2.5 year olds. They look great, haven't tried them yet. Got them for practice.",4 "perfect for little fingers easy to use for little ones ( preschool age ) who are not yet dexterous enough to use regular scissors ... plus they are safe ... the plastic covers all but the actual cutting surface so they are more foolproof , accident wise ... I would recommend them to anyone looking for a safe scissor for preschool kids",4 "They don't really cut I was going to show my son how to cut paper but these don't really cut paper they just bend it. I think one would need to use tracing paper or rice paper with these scissors. He still enjoys bending the paper with them and pretending he is big but we can't really do any cutting.",2 "I had trouble using these scissors These are not good for a child who has never used scissors before. They start out open and cannot be used any other way. The child has to learn to close the scissors, but cannot learn to open them. I am an adult, but I had trouble using them.",0 "Great first scissors! My just-turned-three-year-old can use these pretty well (under my supervision). They fit her hands well, and the price is very reasonable.",4 "Frustrated daughter I own several Fiskars products and never had an issue, so I bought these Fiskars for my 4 year old daughter after she misplaced a pair of Melissa and Doug scissors. My daughter has been using scissors for over 2 years now and never had an issue, but has had nothing but problems with these. My daughter found it awkward to find a proper finger placement and then couldn't hold a consistent amount of pressure to successfully complete her assignment. Will be scrapping these pre-school scissors and buying another pair of Melissa and Doug.",1 "Fantastic These are perfect for the child who is too young for the simple plastic blade scissors and the older child who isn't quite ready for standard scissors. I bought these for our four year old, and the tips are rounded with plastic to prevent accidental injury from the tips. I would still recommend adult supervision with these, but they highly reduce frustration. He is able to cut in a way that matches his motor skill ability. Great item, fantastic price, and a trusted brand.",4 "Disappointed :( I bought these for my 3 yr old granddaughter. She became very frustrated and wouldn't use them any more. In trying to convince her to try again, I picked them up in an attempt to show her how to use them. They were hard for ME to use! They are awkward, clumsy and difficult. Very disappointed, was counting on the Fiskars name to give me a quality pair of first scissors for my little one. Still looking...",1 "Best Scissors for Preschoolers This is the third type of preschool scissors that we purchased for my 3 year old daughter, and this is the only pair that she is able to use properly. The first two pair of scissors that we tried did not have the spring action. As a result, she could not hold the scissors with one hand. She had to hold those scissors with both hands. Even then she often times still could not cut with the scissors.When these scissors arrived in the mail, I took them out of the package and demonstrated one or two times how to use the scissors, and she caught on with no more problems. If you have a 2 or 3 year old who is learning to cut for the first time, I recommend that you don't waste money on other types of scissors. Buy a pair of these first.",4 "Not so great. These are really hard to use. My son is three and a half and it seems like they are really hard to push together for him. Its much easier for him to use the traditional safety sissors.",1 "Wish I hadn't wasted my money on these I thought fiskars would make great preschool scissors for my kids... WRONG... hated these wish I hadn't bought them. My daughter is 3YO and can use them with one hand she needs to physically use her second hand to squeeze the blade section together... the spring action is too tough I wish I went with my gut and just bought simple blunt preschool scissors. Also is a pain because there is a extra lip at the tip of the blade, not sure what the purpose is for this but its even awkward for me to use.",0 "great starter my 2 1/2 year old can use these like a pro! They are a great way to get her working on fine motor skills.",4 "Love these I bought these scissors for my daughter when she was about 2.5 or 3 and we have used the same pair for our other two children as well. The child does not have to struggle to get the scissors open because they just pop up! Have you ever seen a small child use a regular pair of children's scissors? They have one handle in the left hand one in the right so that they can pull the scissors open. Not so with these. :)The only thing that I find disappointing about these is that they are so hard to find in stores. :(",3 "Easy to use and safe! I read the first review for this product and I decided to buy this after considering other products. I just love it! My son is 2 years and 9 months old and he is able to cut paper without difficulty. He used it as soon as he got it out of the package. He really likes using it. Crafts time is now much more fun! I ordered two and I'm giving the second one to our goddaughter who is 4 months younger than my son. I really recommend this product.",4 "I'd like better quality I purchased these scissors for my two year old. The first pair came off of the plastic so when you cut the metal part just moved up and down. The second pair teeth rub when you try and cut something. they were a good thought but my son has a hard time figuring out how they work.",1 "Scissors that don't cut. These are horrible scissors even for the little ones. They frustrate the child when they do not cut. The ""blades"" are the equivalent of some aluminum foil on plastic. Buy something else! Even the all plastic Melissa and Doug scissors are better scissors than these.",0 "paper gets caught in the scissors I bought these for my 4 year old, to try out scissors. I figured they would be easy for him to use and just the right size.They don't work well. The paper gets caught in the scissors and it's quite frustrating.Also hes not coordinated enough to hold paper AND cut at the same time.They don't cut well.I wouldn't recommend these; a waste of money. These were recommended by someone who's child has tried them/they worked well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013NDVCM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m;=ATVPDKIKX0DER so I plan on getting those to try out.",0 "great toddler scissors! These scissors are the best! My 2 1/2 year old LOVES cutting paper, and these are safe, not too sharp, and don't seem to cut much else besides paper (huge bonus!). Plus they are much easier for his little hands to squeeze than a standard pair.",4 "Safety concerns I used these scissor in a toddler classroom and was amazed at how well and how quickly young children were able to learn to cut. I was very concerned to read a review that said there were California safety warnings on the package. I have just spoken with Fiskar customer service and learned why the warning was on the package and that it no longer is there. I just bought several pairs for my grandchild and I recommend them for any young child who is learning to cut.",4 "Very tight, so hard to cut with it While the spring mechanism makes it easy to OPEN this pair of scissors (it practially remains open unless if you force it to close otherwise), my almost 3 year old daughter isn't strong enough to close this pair of scissors. So she ended up using both hands to make it happen. So far it's not working out well for us. Maybe when she's a little stronger it'll work...",2 "Works perfectly As a pediatric occupational therapist, I use these scissors all the time. They are perfect for learning the motor skills to cutting, they cut nice lines but are safe enough for even the impulsive child to use. I recommend every child learning to cut to start with these.",4 "don't buy I bought these scissors for my almost 3 year old thinking they would be great for helping her learn to use scissors, but alas, a waste of money. She was quickly frustrated with them. They are really hard to close and she couldn't seem to put her thumb in the right spot to use them. The thumb has to be at just the right place to put enough pressure on them to close them.I pulled out the Melissa & Doug plastic scissors I already had ( a few months ago she was having trouble with them) and she quickly got the hang of them this time around. So, don't buy these. Just wait for your kid to be able to start with regular scissors.",0 "Fiskars Preschool Scissors My daughter got up on her stool to get our big and not kid safe scissors, so we got her these. She loves them. with the hinge, she wraps her hand on the outside of the finger slots and they still work. Her little brother tries to use them to and with the covered ends, I am not worried that he will poke himself or something(or one) else. The ones we got were red, so if you want a specific color keep this in mind. Color was not an issue with us. We also got a couple of the Kumon books for cutting and folding(daughter is always asking how to make oragami and we don't know).",4 "Easy to use, but won't encourage proper technique I purchased these for my 2 1/2 year old as his first scissors. While they are easy to use and definitely good on the safety end, the fact that they are spring loaded to return to the open position seems to encourage my son to remove his fingers from the intended position inside the finger holes and just squeeze from the outer most portion of the handles. I just ordered the blunt end Fiskars; we'll see how he handles those.",2 "Poor quality I wanted to like these scissors for my preschooler, I really did. It seemed like such a great idea. Our pair was challenging to push together, and the blades stuck near the end. Also, the cutting edge does not reach all the way to the tip, and there's a raised edge around the outside of the scissors which makes it incredibly difficult to see the line, if you're trying to cut one. They are okay for chopping up confetti and random cutting, but no use whatsoever if you're really trying to cut something out - I have an extremely challenging time doing that myself with these (or had, anyway - we ended up throwing these out). A few months of practice and some great cutting books made regular kid scissors a much nicer investment for my daughter. At 3 1/2, she can now cut anything she wants to.",0 "Perfect for a bright 26 month old child My granddaughter frequently asks for scissors when she sees an adult using them. So I purchased this pair, thinking that they might be suitable when she is a bit older. But as soon as they arrived, she again sought to use my scissors, so I brought them out. She learned how to use them in less than 15 minutes and was delighted to be cutting pieces of paper. It was a wonderful learning experience for her. She took great pleasure in her new skill.",4 "Running with Scissors...to the Trashcan I totally agree with the negative reviewers...yessiree, five years since I have purchased these scissors and I am still bummed that they actually made excursions into the world of scissors more difficult for everyone in general. And think about it- did you ever meet a kid in elementary school missing the tips of his fingers? I have never witnessed one scissors accident involving kids (read: kids) in my entire lifetime, nor have heard urban myth/horror rumors detailing the bloody experiences of scissors and sniffly preschoolers. Hey, it comes naturally anyway...my 3.99 year old has been cutting by herself with hobbit-sized, tot-geared, ""regular"" Fiskars scissors for about a year and a half now, sans hovering directional guidance due to the fact that I was just too busy and weary to offer said guidance. Yes, closing the maw of this resisting cutting instrument is futile, however, resisting this purchase is not futile.",1 "Buyer Beware...may not be safe for your toddler! I was so excited to find these on Amazon but ended up purchasing them from an educational store in my area to avoid shipping costs. After taking them home, I read the back of the package which warned ""This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and / or reproductive harm"". I am returning these Fiskars for tots (which were made in China) tomorrow. I do not think they are safe for any kids to be using particularly toddlers! I ended up purchasing other safety scissors made by Lakeshore which are all plastic and do not cut hair or clothes, but cuts paper great.",0 "Horrible! Ink smeared and it was tacky! Waited too long to use it and missed my return date. Now I'm stuck with something I can't use. Should have not tried to save some money and bought the brand name . . . Lesson learned.",0 "I would buy it again It's a good medium for the price. The only real problem I have is the medium seals the container shut if you don't use it for a few days it is really hard to get open.",3 "Very large project The Old Mill Cottage is the biggest needlepoint I have done. It is providing many long hours of pleasure. I have done a couple of Dimensions smaller 5""x5"" cotton floss projects and was very satisfied. This one is marked and charted well. The colors are pleasing and I am doing this one on a scroll frame because of the size. This kit uses blending two different colors of floss into one strand for shading in areas. I expect this kit to take me all winter to complete. I have received many complements on it so far.",4 "Ordered wrong product, refunded on return receipt I accidentally ordered the needlepoint version of this item for my daughter. I meant to order the cross stitch version. It was shipped quickly. The product was just as described and well packaged.When I saw my error I contacted the company. They asked me to send the product back for a refund. I sent it back, and in a few days Amazon.com credited my credit card with the amount I spent, less shipping.I only wrote this review to show how well the company performs on a reverse transaction. I will definitely trust this company to order future items from them. A good transaction and a trustworthy company.",4 "great price great product It was the best price around and very fast service. I just used the product yesterday and it worked great.",4 "quilting hoop or emboider hoop This product I wasn't satisfied with it broke the first month in owning it, it's too flimsy and I was disapointed in this one.",1 "Wood Quilt Hoop The hoop is what I expected and is working out fine. However, the wood is thin and will break if the fabric is pulled on too much or too hard. I had another hoop the same size that had broken, so I used that one to reinforce the new one and It works just fine",3 "Could be sturdier.. The hoop is just not quite sturdy enough and I need to be very careful with it to keep it from snapping.",2 "Wood Quilt Hoop This hoop was priced very reasonably but it is full of splinters.I am going to have to use sandpaper on it to get it smooth enough to use it on my quilt. I would pay more and get a better hoop next time.",1 "item arrived quickly just what I wanted Started using the product as soon as I received it. Works just great. happy to find the hoop I needed at Amazon.",4 "oval quilting hoops I love them for sure. It is truly hard to get these hoops and I was very happy to find them on your site.",4 "Great Quilt hoop We purchased this quilt hoop because we didn't want a full sized quilting frame taking up space. The quilts we do are smaller in size and thickness so this hoop works very well. I would buy this again and recommend it to someone who would like to save space and work small sections at a time.",4 "Hoop Great price and excellent item. Very quick shipment. Very hard item to find. Shipment was pack very well. You be very pleased.",4 "Great Choppers I have bought a few cheaper sets of scissors over the last couple of years and was never satisfied with them for very long. These Scissors are much nicer and are holding an edge very well. And they are put together well enough that I will take the trouble to resharpen them whenever they need it. If you are looking for a good set of scissors that will last a long time and be trouble free, then this is the set for you.",4 "Great for everything!!!!! Those really are razor scissors, actually you need to be very careful you may loose a finger if you don't!!! this work for pretty much everything, I purchase this for my mother and she used for fabric and even works with several layers of denim or similar thick fabrics",4 "Quality scissors Best pair of scissors I have ever owned. Very sharp and has excellent grips for your hand. Quality at an affordable price.",4 "NOBODY else in this house better touch these scissors!!! What fun to have a pair of sharp scissors to use on fabric!!! My house is full of scissors from the Dollar Store but every household needs one good pair and this is them!",4 "good scissors One of the features is that these scissors are made in the USA. Unfortunately, upon receiving the package I found the label stating that these are made in China. As nice as Fiskars products are I believe I will pass on future products from them.As usual, Amazon's delivery was prompt and the packaging was good.",4 "A must-have for cutting fabrics Lightweight, easy to handle, and VERY sharp. I use them to cut all kinds of fabrics, including thick carpet samples, and they work like a charm!",4 "Made Use of Rewards Points I was happy to use some credit card rewards points and have no complaints with the scissors. I keep them on my pull-out drawer where my keyboard resides. Other than that I have nothing different to say. Oh yes, one more thing, after a couple of terrible experiences with Amazon sellers in 2010, I hope the new year 2011 continues to maintain good and reasonable seller/buyer relationship(s).",3 "Butterfly needlepoint Item was as described with easy instructions. Easy to complete and does match the picture! Would recommend to beginners, good quick project.",4 "I love these markers! I have been using these shimmer markers at home for when I babysit my nieces.. they go wild for these markers! The colors are beautiful, the markers are durable, and they are easy to use. I have never had an issue with washability, it's always an easy clean-up for us! I eventually bought all the different Do-A-Dot colors because they were such a big hit!",4 "Great set I am not sure what all the hubbub is on here about Do-A-Dot markers being super-staining. While we have not actually dumped the ink out of these things to ensure they won't stain my carpet, my daughter is definitely not ""careful"" with them and we've never had a problem. They certainly come off a kitchen counter, a wood floor, an IKEA desk, windowsills, and a coffee table. They also come off her skin just fine. And so far I have not encountered stains on her clothing which tells me laundry detergent is at least getting it off her sleeves/cuffs.Not that I would recommend doing these on carpet, or giving them to a hyperactive child, but they are SO much fun, it's hard to not recommend them. My four year old, six year old, and even my seven year old enjoy them. They are very different from regular markers or paints--a great experience of their own. And I give this set in particular five stars because the regular Rainbow set is missing pink and purple, which most little girls really want. I'm not sure they ""shimmer"" in any true sense--they don't have glitter or sparkles in them--but the silver and yellow-gold colors are nice to have.Just FYI, the purple, yellow, and blue are NOT repeats from the Rainbow pack. They are different shades, so I appreciated that.",4 "So happy to find this product My kids have been using the do a dot shimmer markers in pre-school for years. I have been looking for these at every office supply, craft and retail store (i.e. Target) and no one has them. I love the shimmer paint and they aren't as messy as using paint and a paint brush. The metallic shimmer looks cool and is something different for the kids.",4 "STAINs! DO NOT BUY! NOT WASHABLE Do not buy. This paint is like a dye that stains skin and tables, floor, anything. It is not WASHABLE (read the fine print.) Don't make the same mistake I made by using this product. NOT FOR KIDS. Wil even drip off a dry paper and stain a large area.",0 "We love these These are great. We have three sets (all but the fluorescent ones) and use them often, they always work and aren't showing any signs of running out soon. We usually use them on newsprint with a second sheet below, and that's sufficient that they don't bleed through to the table. The ink dries in minutes, even if an area is saturated. We've left them open for ~30 min, they're still fine. Some of the other reviews mentioned staining, but I've had no trouble - ink may leave a little colored residue on the skin after gentle washing, but just for a day and it's no worse than any other marker or paint that we've used.They really are glittery, too. The ink goes down without much shimmer, but the glitter is more evident as it dries. You can layer different colors while the page is till wet, they don't get muddy. Good toys.Update a year later - they're still going strong! We love 'em.",4 "Fun Fun Fun! My 2 year old loves these! They are easy to use and not messy at all- and very full of sparkle!",4 "fun I bought these for my 2 year old daughter and she loves them.they are her favorite coloring tool.",4 "not very shimmery I was very disappointed in the product as I do like the dot painters. There is really very little shimmer. The silver is just grey and the gold is just yellow.",2 "Boring My grandgals don't play with it.There is nothing to do but dot-dot-dot.I thought it would be a little something different but itdid not go over.",1 "Not much shimmer The paints are great but there isn't much shimmer. The paint doesn't have any shimmer until it dries. The colors are bright and vivid and the sponge tops are a good quality.",3 "love the dots - sad about the shimmer We love the dots, we color with them quite a bit. No problem with staining. In fact the puppy got a tube and made a big mess and it didn't stain. But there isn't much shimmer, glitter, or sparkle. Disappointing about that part. Just get the regular colors.",2 "The paint stains on hands and clothes, not washable! I purchased this for my daughter and the paint stained all over her hands and clothes. I tried to wash it off, but it was impossible. Moreover, it stained on my table and took a while to clean it off. I do not recommend.",0 "good product The glue worked well for my application -- repairing a fixture that is quite hot when it is in operation. The glue originally used in construction melted when it was turned on, but this one did not.",4 "Best on the market You get what you pay for. I bought the 4.95 screwdrivers before I bought these. The difference is night and day. No bent ends. They do not magnetize. Made of solid chromium steel. They come with spare tips. They can be sharpened as well. I haven't had a need to sharpen and I have used them daily (4 or more hours) for over a month. If you're going to repair watches this is the perfect beginners set.",4 "Love this little tool What can I say? I love this product! We used to use this in a costume shop I worked in, so when I costume designed another show, I had to have it. The show took place in the 1880s, and I ended up making about 35 vests for men and a few women. I was SO glad I had this to cut the TONS AND TONS of button holes we made. It was so much easier than trying to do it with a pair of scissors or a seam ripper.",4 "Does the job, use a soft wood to punch on I got this opener for shirt buttonholes. Overall it works great, there are much higher cost buttonhole sets with included punch blocks and wood handles but this gets the job done. I've done 2 shirts on this tool and so far the blade is still super sharp, just be sure to use a nice wood block underneath, i prefer a soft wood so i can hear when the punch has made it all the way through the fabric.",4 "Excellent: Lightweight, portable, sturdy I needed a dozen cheap, portable easels for a presentation I was doing across the country. This fit the bill perfectly.Caveat: These are rated to hold only five pounds. I was using them for 20x30 posters on foam core, which weighs practically nothing, so they worked perfectly. If you're displaying anything heavy, you need a heavier-duty easel.",4 "Need to be gentle I bought this to hold my whiteboard up, and sure it does indeed do so. However, if I apply just a little less than baby pressure, the locks that hold the white board up loosen and the whole thing falls. It happens quite a bit, but personally I've learned to be very sensitive with it.",2 "Great gloves! Arrived as expected. Great help with artritis and fribromyalgia hand pains, great for quilting and embroidery. They give you the support needed to do this work and still enjoy it even if you are in pain.",4 "Works okay, but leaks a lot. I was a little disappointed with this marking pen. I bought it just for simple marking lines and dashes on fabric - but it leaks and runs quite a lot. It gets the job done if I don't have anything else handy, but if you're marking for a long period of time chances are it's going to start running all over your fabric, the pen barrel, and your hand. Messiest marking pen I've used in a long time. That said, it washes out just like it promises too with no ""leave behind"" - so I suppose that's the saving grace.",1 "Very affordable Most pens of this kind are terribly high. This product came shipped like shown and in my budget. Good product.",4 "works great! really, my only reason for not giving this 5 stars, is i wish it came out a little darker on darker fabrics- however, it's totally not a big deal. it works really well, super easy to wash off, no trace left on fabric.",3 "works fine I was initially thrown off by the packaging, as what arrived is labeled "EZ Quilting" rather than Wrights. The fine print, however, does indicate it's a Simplicity/Wrights product. It works fine.",3 "love it Just spray it with water when you're done and it's gone!!!! Also, you can use a q-tip, I'm sure there are more ways to have it disappear but that's what worked for me.",4 "Great product! This is a great product, but I still like one of their other models better, however the screw for it went bad and I can no longer install a new blade! So sad!!!!!This one will be fine to use. At least I can, for now, install new blades. If it goes bad, then I'll no longer purchase this brand of rotary cutters.",3 "Great hobby tool I just purchased this rotary cutter and Im delight with it, it just slides over the material like butter, it cutts the same over paper than fabric, my only gripe is that it would benefit from a guide to use with a ruler but is is a minor concern.The handle is easy to grip and feels solid, overall a great purchase.",4 "Great product This product works great. I love the retracting feature of the blade. It makes it safer. The handle is comfortable. My only complaint is that with some thicker fabrics I have a hard time cutting (which is to be expected). For example, chenille fabric took me a couple of times to cut. Overall, great product, and I wouldn't buy another brand.",3 "Great cutter This is my first rotary cutter. It is easy to use & comfortable. I had no difficulty cutting through heavy material.",3 "Fiskars Rotary Cutter Another great Fiskars product. Handles well, cuts beautifully and the quick press button blade retractor is a good safety feature.",4 "Ergonomic with a clean cutting line This is my first purchase of a rotary cutter as I've started taking screen printing classes, and I found this very easy to use for a great price. I've been mainly using it to cut fabric and while it's a little tricky to get a perfectly straight line, it slices through on the first try almost every time for lighter-weight fabrics and wrapping paper, and it's very easy to make minute corrections when the line is a little off.",3 "GREAT LITTLE TOOL I'm very happy with this nifty little tool. I have a cheap and tiny rotary cutter that I never used because it didn't work well. This is a huge improvement. The large blade and nicely shaped handle make it easy to control, and I like the easy to use safety that shields the blade when not in use. This will make cutting quilt pieces a lot easier.",4 "Lefties Beware I would have loved this product if I were right handed. Maybe once I get the hang of it, it will work better with my left hand. But currently when I use my lefthand I can't see what I'm cutting very well, so it works better in my right. I'm not coordinated enough to trust myself on tricky projects with my right hand, so time will tell if this was a waste of my money or not.",1 "Excellente tool!! Thanks guys! I received the Fiskars cutter on time, it is a gift for my mom for her quilting classes.",4 "fiskars rotary cutter The product itself is great except I kept dinging up my bladed when I first started to use it. You can not run that blade into hard objects.",3 "Excellent Added to a purchase of a cutting mat and ended up using this more than my Xacto Knife. I love the safety spring to keep the blade covered when not in use.",4 "Not a great rotary cutter This is cheaply made and has the problem of not staying together well. The plastic nut that holds the blade on keeps falling off. Cuts well, but I wouldn't buy it again.",1 "Excellent value! I tried this cutter after using a friend's expensive (hundred dollar plus!) rotary cutter. I'm new to quilting, so I couldn't justify that kind of investment.I've had this cutter for a month now and I love it! I don't notice any difference between it's performance and the much more expensive version my friend has. Save the money and buy this! Then you can buy more fabric! :)",4 "Super cutter for thick stuff This is a great cutter for thick things such as stacks of paper or felt. I used it to cut felt for a school project with my son and it worked great! It is super sharp and reliable to get through the thick felt. I also used the 45 mm wave trimmer bladeFiskars 95337797 45mm Rotary Wave Bladeand it worked fabulous.",4 "Wicked sharp--be careful! This thing is wicked sharp! The blade retracts at rest, but it's far sharper than you would expect, so handle carefully. It is exactly what it's meant to be. Good product.",4 "Easy to use Rotary Cutter I'm new to quilting and a friend suggested I buy a rotary cutter. This nice, ergonomically designed rotary cutter is the 2nd Fiskars cutter I purchased. The first one was aFiskars 12-97957097 45 mm Stick Rotary Cutterwhich I found to be awkward and uncomfortable to use.The design of this Fiskars fits comfortably in my hand and gives better control when cutting. I also like the design of the blade lock system which snaps the blade back into the safe position with a quick press of a button on the side. Another reviewer stated that they like the Olfa blade better than the Fiskars but I found the included blade to be plenty sharp for my quilting projects.All said, The Fiskars ergonomically designed cutter is an excellent, cost-effective choice for anyone doing quilting or general fabric cutting.",4 "Fiskars Rotary Cutter...Amazed at how well this works! I've been working in a museum setting, preparing art for exhibitions, for nearly 25 years. I use a utility knife and a straight edge for hours every day. I recently purchased this tool because I had a project which required a lot of paper trimming. This tool is GREAT! It cuts through paper like a hot knife through butter...but, the big surprise is how it also cuts with ease through much heavier materials, too. I'm using it to cut archival corrugated board with great success. I've been using this cutter for several days, now, and the blade is still as sharp as when I opened the package. I can't tell you how long, or how many cuts it will last through, but I have confidence that it's going to be well worth the cost of admission! I am using it on a self-healing mat surface, which I am also very pleased with. Get yourself one of these cutters, an Alvin Self-Healing Cutting Mat, and a straight edge, and you will be in cut and paste heaven!",4 "Very handy I bought this cutter with the perforating blade to make fundraising tickets. Worked out great without having to take the paper cutter along with me.",3 "Love this Cutter! This cutter is excellent. It is so convienant and easy to use. Just remember to click the blade back into storage after each cut to make sure you don't leave the blade rased and out. It is a very nice sharp blade, so safety first around it. I like to purchase extra blades, but so far I have not needed to replace it yet.",4 "Cheap Buy a more expensive cutter!!! You defiantly get what you pay for. I started to use it when making a quilt and it began to fall apart almost from the start, the screw that holds the blade in is attached to the safety (or not so safe) guard and the screw begins to loosen with every roll of the blade. By about 3 cuts I am tightening this screw and if you tighten it to much the blade doesn't move but then the blade is loose and making crazy lines. I would not recommend this to anyone.",0 "As good as I need it The rotary cutter is as good as I imagined and as I needed. I received it in South America, on time and in perfect condition, from a mail box service in Miami. Thank you...",4 "works great this rotary cutter works great. provides nice, smooth lines. perfect for various types of crafts (cloth and paper are ideal). the locking blade feature it helpful and seemed to give me more control on fabric projects. very large grip is nice for any size nads, plenty of extra room.",4 "Love my rotary cutter People tried to persuade me not to but this but I love it. It makes cutting my fabric for sewing so much easier. It is easy to use, light weight and if you take your time, very manageable.Great Buy!",4 "Rotary Cutter Have never used a rotary cutter before and the ease of use of the Fiskars 45mm cutter was great! Used it to cut silky material to make a curtain and there was no pulling of the material and it made quick and easy cuts.",4 "Old blade. Received item in mail, with an old blade. Had dents and scratches and package was not even opened yet. Sending out for a exchange, but disappointed in Amazon's otherwise exceptional service.",2 "perfect This cuts so sharp and accurately!!! A++++ I love this thing, there is nothing bad I can say about this tool.",4 "Easy on the wrist This was recommended by some longtime quilter friends. I am a novice quilter and wanted some good basic starter tools.",4 "Awesome! It works great and I don't know why I never had one before. It makes cutting fabric, paper, duct tape, etc super easy! There are still some applications where scissors are preferred, but not many.",4 "Fiscars 9521 45mm rotary cutter Reasonable, easy to use. This is my first rotary cutter and I wonder why I never invested in one before. I highly recommend it.",4 "Excellent rotary cutter I love this rotary cutter. It's extremely comfortable to use and I haven't yet had to replace the blade. It got me through an extra-queen sized quilt with ease and enjoyment. Highly recommend! I followed another reviewer's advice to get the Olfa blade refills, but as I said I haven't had to replace the blade yet so I'm not sure how much better it will work with the fancier blades. We'll see!",4 "Worked great...until it didn't I used this rotary cutter all of 3 times and then the blade suddenly went dull on me. I was surprised at how little I had used it and it was already time to change the blade? I decided to go with another brand because I asked some other people if it was normal. One of my friends had never changed a blade and has been sewing for several years. I learned my lesson from buying something so cheap and then getting poor results.",0 "Rotary cutter Havent used yet, but am anxious to see how many layers I can cut with this tool. Getting all of the sewing tools I never got when I sewed all of the time.",4 "create a dotted line for easy tearing of paper or cardboard I use the rotary cutter to create a tear-along-the-dotted-line cut on paper. The cutters cuts through heavy paper easily. Push the knife away from you along a metal ruler for the straightest lines.",3 "Rotary Cutter I really like this style of rotary cutter but this particular one will not close properly without loosening the blade.",2 "Sucks I bought this based on the reviews, the blade is loose and wobbily even after tightening the bolt. I couldn't understand why it was flopping around so I had my husband check to see if it was put together correctly, he couldn't figure out why it was floppy either. Returned it.",0 "Very useful cutter My rotary cutter has not seen a lot of use yet, but seems to work quite well. I am ready to do a lot of sewing so it will be very useful in the coming weeks.",3 "Fiskars Rotarty Cutter I bought this for my wife received it very fast just one problem the blade was so dull it wouldn't cut hot butter. Had to go to Wal-Mart and pay $5.99 for a new blade which is not good since the cutter was $ 7.00 so one star it is. Would have been better off just buying one from Wal-Mart she's looking for other sewing accessories but not from Fiskars.Update, they were were supposed to send my wife a new blade for this cutter on Nov.20th still haven't seen it, can't take that long to ship a blade so goodbye to Fiskars she'll get her sewing supplies else where. Wasted money for a useless product and people wonder why this country is goung down the crapper. So if i could i'd give this seller no stars stay away from them if the customer sevice is this bad.",0 "great for you if you like a cheap product well the reason i ordered online was because in the store they were 36 dollars and i paid just 11 dollars for these and as soon as i tried them took me awhile to figure how hard i need to press for them to cut maybe they cut paper well but i need them to cut fabric better maybe i should get new different brand cutter but they still are very sharp so i guess i will just have to use what i have now the constuction seems weak hope they do not break on me while i am using them i wish they were made of harder plastic and metal but i guess you get what you pay for next time i will spend more money for a better product holding them leaves a sour taste in my mouth they just feel cheap here is to hoping they hold out after my project i have a lot of fabric to cut",1 "OK Bought this product to help with trimming in a garden. I was looking for something that would make it easier than scissors. This wasn't it. I think I will try electric scissors.",2 "I never thought I would buy one of these, but.... I did.I'm a young adult, avid slingshot and archery enthusiast, and a logical nerd.Having a rotary cutting tool to cut my natural latex bands for my upcoming slingshot and slingbow was crucial.Fiskars answered. I am happy.Need I say more? Hm....probably not.Enjoy!",4 "good i like this i use it all the time with my fabric. it makes it easier to cut and is faster! thanks!! just be careful when using because it is very dangerous if not used properly!",4 "Rotary cutter I was looking for a cutter that would work for different materials and this one works pretty well with everything that I have tried. Paper, felt, cotton. It works well for straight cuts and rounded cuts.",3 "Rotary cutter works okay. This rotary cutter works less well than expected. The blade is sharp enough but the mechanism doesn't stay in place that well. The button on top sometimes releases without being pressed. Could have been just a fluke since fiskars products are usually reliable.",2 "Everything I expected I am a newbie to sewing and my husband got me this rotary cutter for my birthday. Today I finally took it out of the package and used it several times and I cannot say enough about it. It's so easy to use and it cuts wonderfully! I cut fleece, jeans and some very thin fabric with it. I would definitely recommend this for others!",4 "Nice Sturdy cutter I find these cutters to be very easy to use, I find them safe to use and an overall good buy. I used them for the first time to cut out a pattern for a skirt.It glided over the pattern and material so smoothly I was hooked. No more bending over for what seemed like forever to cut with a pair of dull scissors. I have been using them for a good amount of time and have not had to change the blade yet is is very sharp.",3 "Works well I love this - I cut through 2 layers of light corderoy with ease. I think a smaller circumfrence would be better for patters with a lot of corners or where you need to really conserve fabric b/c I find it easy to overcut.My scissors are now semi-retired.",3 "Rotary Cutter This cutter fit the bill. We needed to perforate meal tickets and couldn't find a cutter to perforate anywhere. Fortunately, Amazon had the Fiskars and it worked like a charm.",4 "Smooth Easy Cuts The flip down guard is a nice feature. I use this with a cutting mat and cutting through multiple layers of fabric was easy. Works really well and cleaner cuts than a scissors. Highly recommended.",4 "it's perfect y really love it!!!what you see is what you get!I am so happy with it.thank you very much.",4 "rotary cutter, could I bought this for cutting slingshot bands. Latex, thereband, gumrubber,.......most of these materials would be very difficult(if not impossible) to cut with scissors. The feature where the blade retracts is nice, because its friggin' sharp!Okay, now some negatives, not really huge issues though.I cut using this thing in my left hand and the little knobly bit sometimes hits the thumb of my right hand holding my straight edge, if not careful it can cause the cut to get a little wave in it.The blade does seems to be getting a little dull, and I really have not used it what I would consider all that much. This may just be the materials I'm cutting though, I can't really fault the device. So, if your concerned you might use it to cut some harsh materials, you may want to check out the price of replacement blades before making the purchase.",3 "Kind of flimsy, eh I like the form factor, I like how eazy the blade comes is unprotected, protected. But I'm not sure it really does that great of a job, I bought it for the wife to cut down boxes (we buy way too much through Amazon),and she really doesn't like it.It is probably a great hobby blade, scrapbooking etc, but for heavier around the house tasks, eh..",1 "Won't Cut through hot butter I am very unhappy with this product, I finally got the material and started to cut the squares for a quilt and the advertisement and packaging stated it can cut through "multiple layers of fabric, paper, felt and vinyl". Well I tried 3 pieces of thin cotton and it would not cut period, checked blade it is in correct, went to one layer and still have to run blade over the cut several times and it still would not cut through the material, had to finish some cuts with scissors. Not impressed with this expensive piece of junk",1 "Love It! Comfortable handle, easy to use, makes cutting strips and longer patterns very simple. Can't wait to use them even more.",4 "Big disappointment and a waste of money While I like the handle design of this cutter, the blade it came with couldn't cut a slice of pie. I tried to cut through two layers of muslin. Plain old muslin. It couldn't do it although the packaging states, "Cuts through materials including several layers of fabric, paper, felt and vinyl". So I tried cutting through just one layer of muslin. It made a few half inch slits after I ran the cutter over the muslin 5 or 6 times but it never cut through a 14 inch length, I wound up using scissors. I've had great luck with Fiskars' scissors but I'm not even going to try replacement blades for this. If the blade that came with the product can't cut, right out of the package, what hope would I hold for more blades? None. Time to switch brands.",0 "poor quality I guess you get what you pay for. This was very cheapily made. Ever time I would try to cut a piece of fabric, the blade would come loose from the rotarty cutter and ruin that piece of my fabric.",0 "Very nice This cutter is about what I expected, which is no insult. It has a nice handle, a VERY sharp blade, an easy-to-use safety latch to retract the blade and a decent price for the whole package. Less than what it would have cost at my local craft store even with a coupon. Don't even pretend you can use it without a cutting mat, because you can't. It would decimate anything not meant to stand up to it. I haven't tried to cut more than 2 layers of substantial fabric yet, but it has performed reasonably so far. Sometimes it's necessary to go back over an edge to clean it up a bit, which is why I subtracted 1 star. But it's a glorified pizza cutter, not magic, so no surprise there.",3 "Works great Comfortable to hold, very sharp cutting wheels, and a lever to keep it secured and safe when it's not in use. Blades are easy to change. The unit feels sturdy and durable.",4 "Better than the knock offs! Bought these to get a better grip & cut than some that my Mom owns. I love mine ten fold and the fact that it has a safety lock feature and my little one can't get it open to cut herself with!",4 "Good Cutter This is a good medium size cutter for the right price. The handle is very comfortable to work with for extended periods of time.",4 "Still works like a charm Purchased to take some of the pain out of cutting squares for the baby rags quilts that I make. Very pleased.",4 "Very good price The rotary cutter works very well for what i need it for you cant beat the price eaither i saw another one and it was $20!So bottom line it works very well and moderatly cheap too",4 "Love this item! I ordered this item as part of a special bundle. I wasn't sure what to expect but I completely love using this cutter. It's very easy to use. I'm very glad I got this and if you're considering making a purchase, I strongly encourage you to go ahead and get it. You'll be happy you did!",4 "Better than expected i was definitely surprised at how good this cutter is. i read alot of reviews about how cheap it felt. it is very light weight, but i cant spot any design errors or flaws. it fits perfectly in hand and cuts with ease. i had no problem going through paper, cardboard or fabric with multiple layers.",4 "Great Little Cutter! We use this cutter on our supercalender rewinders. We trim the edge of the sheet where we make a splice to be sure there is no exposed tape. It works very well and is a high quality tool!",4 "Cutting Up I am an avid sewer and crafts person...This cutter will save me time and effort. Since I have trouble with my hands it will truly help.",4 "Makes cutting rows of ruffles easy I'd designed a petticoat I wanted to make in 2 colors and thought a rotary cutter would help speed this process. The strips of fabric were so easy to cut out, and so accurate, that I usually use the rotary cutter rather than my sewing shears to cut out most patterns. Three things I likes about this one: (1) it's lightweight, (2) it's contoured to fit in the hand comfortably, and (3) the blade retracts so there are no accidental cuts so long as I get in the habit of pushing that button before setting them down (no extra cap to get lost).",4 "Fast, Easy & Accurate I've had mine for several years now, and it still works great. I haven't even had to change the blade yet. I use mine exclusively for fabric, and it works well even if I have several layers of fabric. You definitely need a large mat and a ruler though, to keep you cuts straight. The blade also retracts for safetly. Awesome product for a reasonable price.",4 "45 mm Rotary Cutters Frisker makes the best. The handle allows for correct control for both pattern cutout as well as material cutout. I suggest you change blades, one for patterns and a different blade for material.",4 "Great product! Absolutely wonderful product! Cuts very smoothly and so easy to use. I didn't get the color shown, but it works so well, I don't even care about the color.",4 "Good cutter Length:: 4:15 MinsIn this video review I cut a number of things with the cutter and review the cutting mat that I purchased at the same time.I gave this cutter 4 stars because it did everything I expected as well as I expected and nothing more. (If I gave this 5 stars then what would I give to something that wowed me?)",3 "Olfa vs. Fiskar 45 cm Rotary Cutters I had the opportunity to try the Olfa and the Fiskar rotary cutters from a friend who had both. After trying them for about 15 minutes, I decided I preferred the Fiskar cutter. The Olfa was okay and worked well, but the Fiskar cutter felt better ergonomically. The Fiskar handle was curved, sturdier with a better grip. I don't care for the straight cutters. Another friend also preferred the Fiskar cutter. We all decided Fiskar cutter was the best ergonomically, but will probably buy the Olfa blades. I hope this helps for those who may be on the border between the two. I rate it 4 stars because the blade is better on the Olfa.",3 "Sharp and Accurate I bought this cutter for use in bookbinding and papermaking projects. It cuts paper, even up to 240 gsm quickly and precisely. Using this cutter, a large framing square, and a sheet of plywood gives nearly the same results as a regular paper cutter, but provides more flexibility. I cannot comment on the durability of the blade, but if it is like other Fiskar products, I am sure I will be pleased.",4 "15 years and just replaced it. I bought this rotary cutter in 1996 to make my daughter's wedding dress. After that I took up quilting and this cutter has done a wonderful job for me on almost every cutting task for >15 years. Recently the retraction button snapped off -- no surprise that plastic got brittle after that long. I bought an identical cutter to replace my old favorite. While tossing the packaging I happened to see the lifetime warranty on the back. I wrote to Fiskars on their web site to ask if my old product carried the same warranty. They didn't need to see the broken cutter... they just sent me a new one. Great product, great company, GREAT customer service. I recommend this comfortable cutter to all my quilting friends. Regarding reviewers who said the blade retracts spontaneously, I suspect this was due to unintentionally allowing their thumb to lean or press against the retraction button. Keep the thumb on the thumb rest atop the cutter and that problem disappears.",4 "Fiskar is the Cut of the Scissors ! (n_n) I've always been a fan of any product of Fiskar whether it's the sharp gardening tools or this Rotary Cutter which I just purchased yesterday to help me make a straight cut on wrapping paper. OMG it sliced through the paper like a hot knife through butter and made the perfect straight line cut. I'm thinking of getting one for my Mom and Sister to share when they do their gift wrapping and I'm sure my Sister could use it most for her Scrapbooking too. This is a really awesome tool to have no just for scrapbookers, gift wrappers, or Fabric Crafters but just overall a excellent cutter. I'd recommend it to everyone who wants sharp precision cutters. :D",4 "Good, but tricky to use A good, cheap rotary cutter, has a very sharp edge and the blades are cheap to replace, but i have a few problems with it.1.The blade comes loose a lot and you need to re tighten it with a little nob on the back.2.If you push down hard enough on the blade, it retracts.3.It feels cheap, entirely plastic and the mechanism that pushes and retracts the blade feels like i could break at any time.",2 "Wonderful rotary cutter I have this and the olfa. I used the olfa for quite a while and then switched to this one. I prefer the friskars cutter. It seems much smoother and easier to operate.",4 "Great Being a person that loves to sew, I got this because it got a good price AND I like how the blade retracts back for safety, when you push the button. Great handle, and Got it on time, too.",4 "Not handy I used to have a rotary cutter that had a guard that was spring-loaded so the blade only came out when I pressed down to cut. That way I could slide the cutter sideways up to the ruler edge and cut. The blade on this one is always exposed and I have to carefully position it. It takes more time and I nick it on the ruler edge frequently. It has a comfortable handle, but that doesn't outweigh the drawbacks for me.",1 "john smith This tool has saved me so much time. I have been cutting fiberglass cloth and matting. It is extreamly hard to cut with sicisors. this tool cuts it like butter.",4 "Great Buy I purchased this product after my sewing instuctor talked about rotary cutters in our class. It seemed to take me forever to cut out a pattern so I decided to purchase one. I'm so glad I did. It's so much easier and faster than working with ordinary scissors. Since I'm new to sewing I don't have any experience working with other rotary cutters. However, I have not had any issues or problems with these and the price was affordable. They were less that the scissors I purchased. I would recommend this product.",3 "Great it works really well, super easy to use, and it cuts so quickly. the shape also feels good on your hands when cutting a lot of fabrics.",4 "Handy Addition to the Tool Box One hand operation makes these a handy addition to the scissors in my sewing tool box and will let me cut fabrics which I've been afraid to try before. Stretchy knits can be laid flat and the pattern cut without lifting and possibly distorting them. I anticipate great success even with a stretch satin bought for an evening dress.",3 "Quick cutting I use these to cut tulle fabric and when I'm cutting I usually have the fabric folded over about four times and for the most part it will cut through completely about 98% of the time. Sometimes it doesn't always cut the very first section but that might be operator error. My only concern is I feel the blade may dull quickly, but that it's an easy fix as the blade can come off very easily",4 "Far better than traditional scissors I do a lot of fabric crafts. A friend of mine pointed me in the direction of purchasing a rotary cutter. I am so glad that I took her suggestion. The blade is very sharp. It now takes me 1/3rd the time to doing the cutting versus using traditional scissors. The contoured handle fits comfortably in my hand. The blade is retractable, which is a great safety feature.My only ""con"" is that the blade securing bolt does come loose with repeated and long periods of use. So I've now remembered to tighten the bolt after every use.",3 "Simple to use and cut easy. Why have I been using an exacto for all these years? This items works like a charm and cuts like butter.",4 "Works Great! BEST price for a rotary cutter, and a quality cutter at that. This Fiskars Contour Rotary Cutter is great - inexpensive, sharp, sturdy, comfortable to hold, received shipment early. Just what I was looking for! I highly recommend.",4 "Must Have if you Sew Bought this for my sister for Christmas. She has started sewing and needed something to help her cut her pieces out straight and quickly. It's made well and works great for her needs.",4 "Great Product so Far I bought this to use with my first quilting project. I was a bit wary becuase of the few nto so great reviews I read, but I decided for the price I might as well give it a try. I have not experienced any problems others have with the knob on back loosening itself or the blade going dull too quickly, and I have almost all my pieces cut. The blade is also extremely sharp the most layers I've tried to cut at once four but the blade slices through them like butter, which tells me it can cut more layers or thicker fabrics if I were to choose to do so. All in all, as far as I've used this product I've loved it.",4 "Good Good Cutter for that price, very handy and useful, it is make easy a lot of stuff, a lot better than other ones",3 "great! This rotary cutter is great. I used it to cut burlap to make a bunch of buntings. It worked well. I loved that the blade was retractable. One slight issue was that I would sometimes accidentally push the button that retracted the blade while I was cutting. I'm not exactly sure why they places the button where they did but I can't really complain because this was the cheapest I found this exact cutter. It worked perfectly for what I needed though.",3 "sharp and smooth This is great for cutting cloth along with a straight edge ruler for making curtains/valences for our home. I am impressed.",4 "Rotary cutter Love the cutter, easy to change blades and works on may different projects. Handle is comfortable to holdand use.",4 "Not good I bought this cutter because of the reviews it got here on Amazon. Unfortunately I cannot say I like it much at all and I'm hoping Santa brings me a new one this year. It barely cuts through 1 layer cleanly and if you put even the slightest pressure on it the blade pops back up under the safety guard. Really not a great pair of these- maybe if you're a beginner go for it but its been nothing but frustrating for me.",1 "It does exactly what it says on the package This contour cutter cuts leather well and thats actually why I bought it. You do have to apply a certain amount of pressure though. The bolt that holds the blade sometimes comes off though which is annoying however other than that it works well. I wont five star it though as sometimes I do have to apply more pressure than necessary.So far my hand does not hurt when cutting a lot of fabric (it also cuts paper pretty well) so I guess it holds well. I would recommend.",3 "Rotary Cutting made easy This rotary cutter is just wonderful, It is easy to hold as I have small hands, good grip for ease of cutting the fabric. I also purchased spare blades. The delivery of this product was prompt as I live in Australia and received it within a few days of ordering.",4 "lovee I love the rotary cutter, doesnt get dull, can cut throught multiple layers of fabric. I love it. Great job.",4 "Love this! Perfect for fabric cutting! This is a pretty good quality rotary cutter. I have to roll over the fabric a couple times before it slices the fabric, but that's expected with rotary cutters. It's good quality and easy to maneuver with. I recommend the buy.",4 "Not so good They are very hard to manuver around corners and you have to push very hard to get them to cut.",1 "My new Rotary cutter this works great. Fits my hand and it is so easy to retract the blade at the end of a cut.",4 "Doesn't work for paper projects I bought this to cut paper and lightweight cardstock. The blade isn't sharp enough to cut either of those. The construction of the product itself is good but the blade is dull and useless. Maybe I got a refurbished item and they didn't tell me or something? Not sure. Disappointed, though.",1 "Rotary Cutter Exactly what we needed for the FREE sewing class I teach at our Church.We are making lap quilts and these are a necessary item.",4 "Fiskars Contour Rotary Cutter I LOVE LOVE LOVE these cutters and the price was unbeatable! I am supper happy with my purchase, the shipping was ultra fast and the product wonderful!",4 "Not impressed, blades completely dull after making a few 9"" quilting blocks Don't know if Olfa's are any better, but I can tell you that unless you buy a blade sharpener, plan on spending boo-coo bucks on blades just to finish your quilt. And don't drop your rotary cutter on a hard floor, the blades will be totally messed up after that. I'm sure that's true with any rotary cutter, so be careful.",1 "Mmm, slicey Cuts anything. Barely needs to glance at fabric to cut. LOVE and is awesome. Love the ease of retracting blade.",4 "Excellent Great quality rotary cutter, just as I expected from Fiskars. Easy to grip, easy to use, and easy to retract the blade to prevent accidents.",4 "Top Deco Scrapbook/Card Making Tool! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Fiskars rotary cutter! I am fairly new to scrapbooking, and had no idea what I needed when I was searching for a rotary cutter. But with a little help from some sales people (at a store that didn't carry this item) I was able to find the perfect rotary cutter for me (and I love Amazon- I bought it right there in the store, along with the wavy blade, with one-click on my iPhone, while still shopping!). I was a bit worried because it was so inexpensive, but it's fantastic, and I really NEEDED it to be inexpensive, so it turned out to be perfect!",4 "Fiskars Contour Rotary Cutter 45 mm sewing Cuts with Ease does not tire hands and wrist the way scissors do. A lot easier than straight handled cutters. Cuts material without any frays!",4 "rotarty cutter It's always nice to have an extra cutter in my sewing gadgets. This will be nice to have on hand and I will use it often.",4 "Nothing wrong with it The cutter was just as it said, new and still in packaging. It works great, I'm glad I bought it.",4 "Cheap and Dull! Bought this a while ago based on all the praising reviews. It cuts single sheets of paper like butter, BUT that's the only thing it ever cut. The blade is sooooo dull that by the time I'm done cutting a 2 layers of cotton fabric (really thin) my hand is killing me from pressing the blade down. Ordered new blades, same thing!!! The button for blade retraction is a pain in the ""neck"" because when I press down on the blade very hard I usually touch it by accident and the [dull] blade retracts. Very annoying and not worth the money. I will be looking for another manufacturer to purchase this product from.",0 "Making quilting easier I can now cut several squares for my baby quilts at one time.Every thing is easier and faster and more perfectly square.",4 "Fiskars quick cutters. Sharp and works great! Was done with my job in a flash. Would definitely recommend this item to anyone. Lightweight.",4 "awesome! I bought this with a giant roll of felt. It does a great job cutting straight effortless lines in the felt. I highly recommend!",4 "Sharp and effective, but the release is in a bad place The release to retract the blade for safe storage is a great idea. But it it's right where your thumb grips the tool so you'll be cutting and CLICK - blade retracted. Other than that design flaw the concept is great and the tool works perfectly. I've saved so much time cutting material over scissors.",3 "Rotary Cutter I am not happy with this product. It does not seem sharp enough. When I cut with it, it hardly cuts through one piece of fabric and not very good at that. Some pieces cut and some do not. I bought this because some of my friends had this type of cutter and it worked great. I had to end up using my sicssors.",1 "Cuts thru everything! I use it for fabric, mostly wool and felt and runs easily. Make sure to not wipe away the grease on the tool.",4 "Works great I like this cutter, it works well and it's very easy to use. I would recommend it for sewing or crafts.",4 "Basic rotary cutter works for left or right hand. This is my favorite go-to cutter - I have been using one for over 15 years. It has a comfortable handle, easy open close latch and uncomplicated blade change.",4 "rotary cutter I have always used this rotary cutter...this was for a gift and I am sure they like it just as well as I do.",4 "seems great so far I've only used it for one project so far, but it was GREAT. VERY sharp and cut great straight lines when it mattered most. waaaaaay quicker than scissors! i'm a fan :)",4 "So helpful! I love this product! It's defiantly more helpful and accurate than just using scissors! Using this product helps me finish my crafts in no time! I love everything about this product! I can't recommend it enough!",4 "Good tool I purchased this cutter to shred t shirts to make infinity scarves and it works perfectly. It is great for all kinds of projects.",4 "Great Deal We got a great deal on a quality product. We highly recommend Fiskars and would order this product again in the future.",3 "liked it works great. used it to make holes to crochet around the neckline of robes. Have 2 of them now if one gets dull.",4 "Wife loves it. Bought this along with a self healing mat and my wife loves them. It is super sharp and cuts like a charm. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes to sew",4 "Spring loaded safety device is in the way when cutting I don't find it any better than my other Fiskars rotary cutter, even with an 'ergonomic' design. The problem is the safety spring is right where my fingers rest , and even gentle pressure will cause the blade to retract during cutting operations! This is scary and frustrating. It's an unnecessary technical device that does not enhance product usefulness.",2 "A cheap but good cutter This rotary cutter is less expensive than many others on Amazon, but I've found it to work very well. Smooth operation and the blade came very sharp (after months of use, I have noticed that the blade is much duller, but that's to be expected).One small complaint is that the safety-release button (that pops the blade back under the safety when you push it) is like a hair-trigger: you barely have to touch it for it to activate. It's located on the side of the cutter, so many times when I am cutting something, my finger will inadvertently brush it and send the blade back under its plastic cutter. This ends up not being a big deal.",3 "Not for fabric I bought this to cut fabric for quilting but it didn't work out so well. I bought a cutting mat and everything, but I still had to press really hard to cut the fabric and it made it hard to cut accurately. I went back to scissors for cutting fabric. I started using it for cutting paper for scrapbooking and stuff and it works well for that! I guess I'll try a better brand like Olfa or a higher end Fiskars for fabric.",1 "Perfect! This is a great cutter! It works amazing for multiple layers of material. Very sharp. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a great rotary cutter. I am getting ready to order another one to use to cut my paper crafts.",4 "Great little inexpensive hand cutter This cutter is easy to maneuver with its comfortable scissor-like handle. I like the way the blade retracts behind a plastic protector for safety but can be locked into the open position with a thumb operated button. In the retracted position, the cutter can be slid up to a cutting guide without dragging the blade across your material.Blade changes are a snap and can be performed in seconds. You'll want to make sure you wipe the manufacturing oil from any new blade before use so that you don't get oil on your material.",4 "So easy and so handy-my other rotary cutters have been demoted I have been using rotary cutters for about 25 years and I remember always having to close them so the kids would not cut themselves and when you are in a hurry it is such a pain to either open or close. Then they got the ones that were easier on your hand and those more and easier cutting until your hand would cramp up--but they were still a bear to open and close. This one is SO very easy I really love it and have had one for 4 years this one I purchased as a gift for someone who I knew would love the ease as much as I do.",4 "My favorite rotary cutter I love these cutters. They fit your hand perfectly, and they automatically close to cover the blade when you let go. No more dangerous blade sitting there to nip you when you're unaware. I highly recommend them.",4 "Great crafting tool I needed a cutting tool for a Christmas felt project. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something i wasn't sure how much i'd use. I purchased this cutter and have been extremely pleased with it. I have never owned a rotary cutter before and I have not been disappointed with this purchase. I am glad I went with this model. I spent a few dollars more to get the cutter that closes up when not in use. I was also excited to find out that there are other styles of blades that can be used with this cutter as well. This cutter really made the difference in my project. It is a great buy for the price.",4 "Great Cutter Very easy to use. I especially like the blade guard. I can lay it down and not worry about reaching for it and accidently touching a sharp blade.",3 "okay rotary cutter I purchased this item 2 months ago and have found it to be just 'ok'. From day one the blade 'wobbles' slightly, it is in tightly, we have tried re-seated it, even turned the holding mechanism over, thinking perhaps it was put on backward in manufacturing, but that was not the solution. I have put this one with my wrapping paper and use my old one for my sewing projects. Perhaps I just got a faulty one, as I have always been very happy with my Fiskars products. I chose not to return the product, as I can still use it elsewhere.",2 "Great accessory I really like this product, it is easy to install and makes a nice, clean cut. I use it primarily to cut thin wool felt strips and fabrics, but I also use it for paper crafts from time to time.The price is good and it even comes with it's own little storage case which will fit another blade attachment or two.I like all Fiskars products that I have ever used, and this is another good product of theirs that I have been glad I bought.",4 "cool this does the job! but i warn you to be careful as i sliced my thumb open and it hurt like *ell!!! So please please be careful when using these items! and keep them away from children!",4 "Fabulous blade! I used the 45 mm wave trimmer blade to cut through felt for a school project with my son and it worked great. It is very sharp and gives a great pattern. I love to pair it with the Fiskars all purpose cuttersFiskars 95217097 45 mm Rotary Cutter.Great dependable product!",4 "Impressive cutting ability! I bought this blade intending to cut paper, but then decided to work on a project using felt. I really wasn't expecting it to be up to the task, but it cut through the fabric easily -- and I had a lot of fabric to cut! Based on the performance of this blade, I wouldn't hesitate to order additional blades in other patterns. It certainly lives up to the quality I've come to expect from Fiskars.",4 "Just what I needed I make art quilts & this blade works nicely for creating wavy edges on my fabric strips. Love the look it gives to flower stems.",4 "Can't do without this cutter ! I can't cut straight for the Life of me. But using this Rotary Cutter which I've owned for awhile now is wonderful for cutting straight lines. (>~<) I just didn't know the blade was so large. I just looked on the side and saw 45mm and bought a 45mm blade to replace my dull blade only to find the blade is wee small compared to my dull one. But with the ability to switch to 45mm I was still able to put it to use. I Love this cutter bcuz I can switch from 45mm to 65mm size and it cuts through alot of things. I thinking of buying another so I have one for Fabric and one for Paper.",4 "AMAZING!!! So impressed! This makes cutting fabric (fleece, cord, wool) so much easier! The blade cuts so smoothy.It really pairs nicely with a self-healing board.",4 "Cutter I'm impressed with the fabric cutting of this tool. We have two of them! We do a lot of charity work with fleece blankets.",3 "Christmas Gift I am planning to give this to my mom for Christmas. I think she's really going to like it!! Here's hoping!!",4 "Best cutter there is. Granted I've only used super old cutters in comparison to this one, this rotary cutter is excellent. Now don't get me wrong, after I've been using it a while I get compression pains in my fingers from pressing so hard. Just make sure you're using a self-healing cutting mat and you'll be just fine. Good luck and remember to keep around some oil to keep it nice and greased up!",4 "rotary scissors This is my first pair of rotary scissors. Maybe I will get better as I use them but I leave patches uncut. I do know that once I get accustomed to using them, cutting fabric will be a lot faster and neater.",2 "Works great but smells like a skunk I've had this mat for about two months and its cutting performance is great and it certainly works as advertised. However, the mat material has a VERY strong odor that smells exactly like a skunk. When I first received the mat, I put it in my office and within just a few minutes the smell was unbearable. I quickly moved it to a remote cabinet in my shop which I now try not to open unless I really need to. I'm trying to find a large plastic storage bag to hopefully seal in the smell, but no luck yet. The smell has not diminished one bit over the two months I have had it, so if you buy this otherwise great mat, be prepared ...",3 "This mat fills me with delight A stupid grin crept on my face when I opened the parcel containing my latest prize. This particular Fiskars self-healing cutting mat replaced my worn out, tired, and beloved Fiskars self-healing cutting mat purchased three years ago.Pro tip: put some double sided tape or friction tape on the bottom so that the mat doesn't scoot around on your work surface. That's the only thing that I can suggest as an improvement on this product.This mat, in particular, is craft-knife safe. Many of the mats on the market explicitly discourage (strangely) the use of anything but rotary knives.",4 "Just what I needed I ordered this thinking I would use this occasionally but I have found more uses than I expected for it. How the self healing works, I am unsure but it does. Highly recommend for the home crafter.",4 "Cutting Mat This product is a great find when using it for crafting such as cutting stencils...I did some research on the product for a lower price and found that the best price was here on Amazon.",4 "This mat is great! I bought this mat so that I do more with my scrapbooking and it sure is great!! It really is self-healing. I've used it several times and it still looks like new! Thank you!",4 "Great for traveling I purchased two of these after spending a lot of time trying to decide which one to get. I bought this one because it has a lot in it, but it's small and compact enough to tuck in a handbag or a tote, or just to put in a suitcase in case a little mending is needed. One I kept for myself, and the other I am giving to my daughter who travels a lot. When visiting her I noticed that she had to borrow a friend's sewing kit in order for me to mend something for her, so my next purchase of this kind is going to be a bigger sewing kit for home. I like this one very much. The case is sturdy and closes good and tight. It's a little smaller than a powder compact when closed. It contains black, yellow, red and white thread, 3 needles, a safety pin, 2 white buttons, 2 snaps, 3 straight pins, tweezers, small scissors, and a needle-threader. It is arranged and looks exactly like it is pictured. I'm very pleased with it.",4 "sewing kit Item was smaller than i thought, but it was as described and delivered as promised.",2 "Great for work Perfect product to keep in my desk drawer at work. Very handy and there when I need it.",4 "NOT WORTH IT! This is about as good as the sewing kits you get for free in hotels.",0 "Love it! I just received my little Travel Sewing Kit this afternoon and am thrilled. It's exactly what I have been looking for. The blue case folds and snaps close and is very similar in size, durability, and functionality to a powder compact. It's already found a home in my laptop bag.Includes:-Cute Blue Case-Scissors-Tweezers-3 Straight Pins (on a cute little pin cushion)-3 Needles-Safety Pin-Needle Threader-2 Snaps-2 Buttons (small, white/clear)-Thread (White, Off-White, Red, Yellow, Dark Blue, Black)",4 "NOT FISKARS BRAND! The sewing kit I received looks exactly like the one in the picture, but it is NOT Fiskars brand, which is why I bought it in the first place. I saw it and thought that Fiskars would make a good travel sewing kit. This is a cheap, made in Taiwan sewing kit by some company called Dura Sharp. The scissors (what Fiskars are world-famous for) will not even cut thread! This is a really cheap kit that belongs in a 99 store. I would NOT recommend this to anyone!",0 "Probably about what you need This product was what I expected. The case is stronger than I expected. It's not cheap plastic. Instead it's very sturdy and would the latch seems like it will last forever.",3 "It is what it is. Cheap plastic? Check. Mediocre tools? Check. Under five bucks? Check.I would certainly not recommend this as a main sewing kit, but as a travel kit, emergency supply, or even college dorm kit, it's just fine. It has multiple needles, colors of thread, scissors (that, let's face it, couldn't cut butter), a needle-threader, extra buttons and snaps, and a few other supplies. It may be super-cheap, but it gets the job done well enough. Just don't rely on it too heavily, because a masterpiece of engineering and manufacturing it is not.",3 "Overpriced, but convienent This little sewing set is great! The scissors actually cut the string. It provides a few different colors of string. Also, everything snaps into place and stays put. This is the best thing about the sewing kit.",3 "Great value!! This little guy is SO handy! The price makes it very practical to put a kit in each vehicle and in different places in the house, so you are always prepared to fix a small wardrobe malfunction! The quality is also very good for the price.",3 "Pack it and Go.... Good product, nothing too fancy just works well. Good to have if you lose a button or need to sew somthing minor up.Hope this helps if so please say so.",3 "awsome, handy, compact...a must have!!! saw this Fiskars 55217097 Travel Sewing Kit shortly after my niece asked me to teach her to sew on a button and she didn't even own a needle or thread...bought 8 of these...one for my self, 2 for friends, 2 for my nieces and 3 for my daughters and daughter-in-law...everyone loves them, compact, close easily, open easy...and still has everything you need for a quick fix...from scissors to tweezers...it's amazing...you will never be embarrassed because of missing button or split seam...this kit has everything and will still fit into the smallest of purseswould recomend to all...absolutly love it",4 "So happy I bought this This little kit has everything I need and nothing I don't. I bought this about 4 years ago for a year long backpacking trip around the world. It's light, sturdy and great on the go. I still keep it around and use it from time to time when I need to quickly fix a button or sew something up. Cool stuff",4 "super-convenient size the scissors aren't very good, but you can cut a thread and i guess that's really all they are meant to do. the size and convenience are what i really like about this kit.",3 "Adequate, Not Anything Fancy This is not for heavy use. There is no braided exterior and it appears to have NO PROTECTION FROM SOLVENTS that affect vinyl. Good for light use and low pressures. With these limitations in mind, theis item is totally adequate. The price is right on the mony for the product.",2 "ROBE Zipper was good, delivery was great. It seem that I needed a zipper that long but a zipper used for a coat or jacket. My fault. It will be used for something else later down the road.",4 "Not bad So far the ink has held up pretty well. The consistency is good (just make sure you shake/stir it enough first) and it has a nice feel in my dip pens. Not sure how well it will hold up since I haven't made any lasting works of art yet, just pieces for school.",3 "Great ink! I use this with my watercolor paintings. I use it in lieu of gouache because it has less of a flat look, but beware it's permanent where most gouache is not.",4 "W&N. The only way to go. I've used W&N paints and inks for years. Love them. Great small bottle as I don't use white a lot, except for detailing and highlights. Well worth the investment.",4 "Did not receive as promised for Christmas The stamp set was not delivered by Christmas as indicated when I ordered it. A little girl will be very disappointed!",0 "Satisfied teacher I'm a teacher and I have this set, it's great! The kids love it and enjoy the positive comments. I highly recomend it for teachers.",4 "Quality Product Melissa and Doug products are usually well put together and sturdy. This stamp set is no exception. The set is cute and very appropriate for a teacher. Children like playing teacher with this set. I liked using it in my classroom when I was teaching. A great Christmas gift idea for a teacher in the lower grades.",4 "school supplies I purchased this along with several other toys for my 7 1/2 year old granddaughter to use while playing school. She enjoys each of the items and uses them daily.",4 "For the budding Teacher I bought this for my 9 y/o daughter. She loves it, and is constantly giving us ""tests"" so she can grade them. The best part is, she'd doing extra learning and loving it!",4 "Only the rubber stamps are worthwhile I bought this set about a year ago, and already the ink in the stamp pad is dry (I've kept it closed and hardly used it, so I attribute it to quality). The colored pencils are pretty much useless (they barely write), and the stickers are tiny and only one sheet (of 12, I think?). There aren't even enough stickers to give to every student in a typical classroom!The rubber stamps are high quality, but geared for younger children... which is why I'm confused about the ""frowny face,"" because most teachers of young children know that drawing frown faces on children's papers is not best practices (it's not constructive). If you buy this set, you need to ask yourself if four or five decent, cute stamps are worth your money - the rest of the set is pretty much useless, and you will have to buy a new inkpad soon.",1 "Don't think you're Getting REAL TEACHER STAMPS! The price seemed too good to be true and it was. Is this a toy? I thought it was going to be a working set of stamps with a stamp pad. The stamp pad was too dry and I could not get any ink on the stamp. I added a couple Tablespoons of water to the stamp pad. I attempted to put a stamp on a student paper, but it merely made a small blotch of watery ink. It was impossible to see a smiley face on the paper.At this point, I will tell you this set is not worth buying if you are a teacher. The stamps worked a little better on a good ink pad I purchsed separately, but I still wouldn't waste my time trying to use them to create legible stamps on 50 student papers.",1 "Melissa & Doug Delux Classroom Stamp Set This Classroom Stamp Set went along great with the Pretend & Play School Set and the Sunshine Calendar Set. Another great pretend-and-play product by Melissa & Doug.",4 "Happy Students What better way to make your students happy than giving them a stamp or comment! These stampers are quality tools that every teacher needs. I highly recommend purchasing these stampers. These stampers will allow any teacher to show they care for quality work by personalizing and showing the students and parents you take the time to stamp it. This is a great motivator for students with or without the grade.",4 "Great Gift!!!! My 6 year old and 9 year old have not stopped playing with this since Santa left it under the tree on the 25th. They both love playing school and take turns playing teacher. I highly recommend this gift for anyone who has a child that enjoys playing teacher.",4 "granddaughter loves it this set had so much in it for our granddaughter who loves playing teacher - price is right and it arrived right away.",4 "Pleased Cusomer I purchased this set for my seven year old grandson. He was very happy with the variety of supplies included. The set arrived promptly and in excellent condition. I was pleased with all aspects concerning the seller.",3 "Teacher loves it- not just a toy Purchased as a gift for someone looking for first teaching job. In current position is not using as a toy but a useful tool for a teacher.",4 "Great for grading papers! I've been using this set when I grade papers. It's fun (for the kids and me) to put a little stamp along with their letter grade! We've also gotten a kick out of the ""Name?"" stamp because remembering to put your name on your paper is a big issue in our classroom.",4 "classroom stamp set My daughter really likes these stamps. She pretends to play school and gives her sisters stamps on their papers. It was worth the money.",4 "Great to use when playing pretend school Got this for my daughter last year for Christmas and she is 6yo. She and the neighborhood girls (range age 7-12) love to get this set out and play ""school"" with these stamps. I find pieces of papers everywhere with these stamps on....great buy and will be purchasing some for these neighborhood girls this xmas",4 "Cute I bought this for a little boy that likes to play pretend school. It's a cute set.",4 "Classroom Stamps I purchased this stamp set for my nine year old son. Heloves to play school and is really enjoying the set. Hisfriends also love to use it.Lisa",4 "Great for 3 year old! This was purchased as a gift for my 3 year old niece. I've heard that she is really enjoying it. She loves arts and crafts and can become engrossed for awhile with these stamps.",4 "Great gift for grandchild Bought this for my 10 year old granddaughter who loves to play ""school."" She adored it and is using it over and over. A great purchase that I didn't see in any store during the holidays!",4 "Another Great Melissa & Doug Toy! I purchased this gift for my daughter who is always ""playing school"". She is absolutely going to LOVE it! It is a Great Quality toy. You can't go wrong with Melissa & Doug! :)",4 "Teacher loved it! This makes a great teacher gift! The stamps are very appropriate and useful. A lid on the box would have been nice for storage.Good quality item!",3 "Great quality and design..and very reasonable. My grand daughter loved the school set and has used it many time. I would recommend this gift to anyone. Doug and Melissa products are very good quality and well designed for children of all ages",3 "awesome my kid hasnt put it down since getting it high quality as always from melissa and doug worth every penny",4 "good for a teacher i bought it as a teacher, i liked so much, the stamps are good for my students. they work as a motivators for my students.",4 "stamped I got stamped right away for being a good student. There is no need to keep requiring all thwse words if someone is succinct.",4 "Melissa & Doug Classroom Stamp Set I have purchased Melissa & Doug items before for my granddaughter. She loves to use these stamps. Her previous Melissa & Doug stamp set was a horse stamp set.",4 "Do not buy if you are a teacher! The stamps are good... the ink pad is not, the pencils are horrible and the box it comes in falls apart. If you are a teacher, I would get something else. Perfect for a child wanting to play school or something though.",2 "Let's play school I bought this for my great nephew so he can play school with his sisters. These stamps will be a lot of fun for him as I suppose he is going to be the teacher. It is a neat way to get children to use their imaginations. Thanks",4 "Good classroom investment My students love to get these stamps in their notebooks whenever they completed an assigned tasks. They also motivate my slower students to work hard.",4 "Meets needs, but not exceptional I am a 7th grade teacher that saw this stamp set and had to have it. It definitely saves money from buying a million stickers all the time. The stamps are great and so are the stickers and pencils; however, the stamp pad came completely dry. After adding water to it, it works better. At the same time though, I don't want to have to add water in order for it to work. I will definitely have to buy another stamp pad in order for this set to be useful. The only other problem is that it's hard to get the stamps out of the box they come in. Otherwise, the set would be perfect if I had a stamp pad to use it with!",2 "Excellent buy and quality These blades are very high quality and extremely sharp. The price is much cheaper than buying small quantities at stores.",4 "Nice color Purchased this yarn as recommended for the pattern , it's what attracted me to the pattern , made the hat and it came out lovely.",4 "Missing Serger looper and needle threaderUse it once on my Serger. Worked very well. It must be realized accessing my Sergers Loopersis not unlike threading a delicate probe into a dark Dragons Cave with intent to emasculate the Dragon and steal its Gold. Possible but quite difficult.It did the job but the next time it was called upon (new Serger) it was gone. I'm left with the thought that it was a one time device or I misplaced it. I hope it is the latter as the former would create a nagging repeating expense.If you buy one keep it locked up and it will serve faithfully I'm sure.",4 "light duty only The drawers fall off the tracks easy, so don't put anything heavy in them, like paper or stamps. They also get very dusty inside them. The knobs come unscrewed from time to time as well. They are good for little things like glitter, embossing powder, or brads and eyelets. Check Costco for a much lower price, but if you don't have a Costco in your area, or they don't have them anymore this price is about good as it gets.",2 "nearly useless The drawers are engineered very poorly. They tend to bow inward halfway between the front and the back. This means that whenever you pull a drawer out or put it back in, it nearly always falls off the tracks. Bins then fall into each other and it becomes very difficult to use them at all.",0 "Disappointed I was a little disappointed when I received this product. First of all, by the description, it seemed like the drawers would be big enough to store 12"" x 12"" scrapbook paper but it is not. The actual drawers only measure 10"" x 13 1/4"" so I am a little disappointed about that but I figured I could find other things to store in it so I put it together anyway and when I did, it does not stand level and rocks back and forth. For the price, I am very disappointed. The drawer knobs are nice though.The other issue I have come across since I've owned this (well over a year) the drawers do not fit properly on the little rails they are meant to. They fall off easily and you have to really concentrate on pushing them in just so. Definitely not for kids to use or you will have a mess. . . I also noticed that they added the drawer dimensions. . . yippeee for them, maybe they actually do read feedback!",1 "Good, but Perfect with a simple fix The frame comes with no lateral cross bracing, so it can lean heavily side-to-side. In fact, it will lean so much that the drawers will fall off of one of the side rails and then they all become tilted and jammed. It also makes it very difficult to roll around. A simple fix is to cut a piece of thin (1/8 inch to 1/4 is fine) plywood or similar material to fit the back of the frame. Drill holes through the wood and 4 of the back flanges that stop the shelves from going out the back. Attach the wood to the flanges with 4 nuts and bolts. Make sure to straighten the frame BEFORE drilling the holes! Once the four corners are attached, it will give the frame the rigidity it so desperately needs. Without it, I would not recommend buying this unit.",3 "you fooled me amazon.... i was really fooled by this product. it looks like the frame is metal but turns out it's cheap plastic. the drawers don't stay on the track when you pull them out. it's wayyyyyyyyy over priced. i wish i knew hot to return it. don't be fooled by the imatation metal look. i'm surprised at amazon for selling such an inferior product at an inflated prices. Shame on You! i will think twice before i rely on Amazon for good quality products. they seem to be a web purchase portal for anyone who's willing to pay to be on their site.",1 "very badly constructed I went by the reviews and bought this because it sounded like it would be good as a bead organizer. Putting it together wasn't too hard but when I tried to put the drawers in on their tracks the frame was too narrow and they wouldn't slide in. I had to loosen the bolts at the bottom and the top so the drawers would slide in and out. I put my supplies in the drawers and as I filled it it started to lean to one side because I had to loosen the bolts on the frame so the drawers would fit and in order for the drawers to fit on the tracks it made them fall off the tracks. The whole thing was a joke. I loved the idea of it but it was just so poorly engineered and very cheaply made. I should have sent it back immediately but was hoping maybe it would work if I was careful not to move it too much which why I wanted it in the first place.What finally happened was when I was trying wheel it, a couple of the drawers fell off the track and hit the floor and some of the drawers cracked and by then was totally useless. By then I was down to 6 instead of the 10 drawers that were usable. I finally just threw it in the garbage. I found another ""type"" that I found at Stacks and Stacks and it is so much better made but without as many drawers which is what I liked about the other one and it was less $$. All I can say at this point is don't waste your money unless whatever you put into it doesn't weigh more than a pound in each drawer but even then it will still lean because you can't tighten the frame to keep the drawers on the track....sigh. Not a good experience with this thing.",0 "i love it but.... i like this alot but the only problem is that you can't put alot of stuff in draws or else it will come off the tracki use this for my make up and accessories and its perfect! it holds alot of my stuff and doesn't take up too much space in my small room",3 "Attractive, effective; not perfect The rolling organizer is attractive, fun, and effective. The drawers, however, have proven difficult for our 3-year-old to manage, since they can be pulled completely out quite easily. In putting them back in, she often will fit one drawer edge into the guide rail on one side and miss the other, which leaves it with a tilted drawer that is harder to pull. But she'll eventually overcome this, and the organizer is great otherwise.",3 "Not very sturdy Bins do not competely reach each side of unit so they fall off of their tracks alot. Look elsewhere for a better cart.",2 "Its roomy but.... I love the colors and it gives you plenty of room. However, if you put heavier stuff in the drawers they tend to fall out of the slots. I do have one drawer that no matter what i put in it, it will not stay on the track. It tends to be wobbly too. If you are using it for light storage its fine. However, i bought it to store my makeup in and the drawers arent durable enough for some of my palettes and powder compacts.",2 "Great value and Great Product I hesitated when I read some of the negative reviews. In the end I let my gut do the driving. This is an excellent product and is well made and designed. I use it for vet supplies like syringes, needles, IV lines etc. I wouldn't be storing claw hammers and 16 penny nails in it because it wasn't intended for heavy items. Common sense tells you what you can store in it. I think it's a great buy and I'm getting ready to order another one. If you buy one be sure to tighten the screws all the way.... If you don't it will wobble. Excellent storage unit..... I'm anxious to get the second one.",4 "Useless for anything heavier than cotton balls It may look good but it is worthless. This was advertized as a scrapbook paper holder but is a total FAIL. There's no way could they hold a stack of any paper like their ad showed.The metal frame is so flimsy that the drawers slide off their tracks uder the slightest weight. The drawers themselves are very, very flimsy plastic and deform easily. Their edges - the parts that are supposed to keep them in their tracks - are no stronger than the drawers; it's a recipe for disaster. If one drawer slips off the track, it shifts its weight to the next drawer, then the next. Soon the entire thing and its contents are in a heap on the floor.Maybe one pair of scissors or some tape and a glue stick... definitely nothing heavier than 5 ounces per drawer. Don't waste your money.",0 "Great Product Thank you for the prompt delivery of this organizer. I got it yesterday and was going to wait until Saturday for more time. I realized I did not need that long so I got it together without any problems and filled it in record time. Thank you for the great price. I may order another later.",4 "OK Cart I do like the convenience of having so many drawers, which will really help in my classroom. However, the cart itself is wobbly. I had to use sand paper to smooth off the edges of one of my drawers just so it would fit. I could have purchased a more expensive cart, but opted out of that. I guess you get what you pay for!",2 "terrible drawers Drawers always fall out of their grooves and end up knocking down the next few drawers below as well. The drawers were too heavy for the kids to easily carry, and they would spill all the supplies out or bump all the other drawers down off their runners. I had this in my daycare and hated it.",0 "LOVE IT! This item is great a friend of mine has had once since she was in college I've always loved it and wanted to get one. It was easy and clear to put together and works perfect for storing my crafts!!!!!! I actually plan to get another one to use in my office at work.",4 "Great organizer! I ordered this for my classroom to organize my materials for two weeks at a time. It works perfect! It was very easy to put together. I was done in 15 minutes.",4 "Stronger than you think Easy to set up. The drawers will hold things heavier than you think they would. The drawers are bigger & deeper than I expected. My husband wants to order a second one for him. Yes I would reccomend this to anyone.",4 "I like it! I ordered this although it had very mixed reviews--people loved or hated it! It is fairly sturdy after putting it together and I have no problems with the drawers falling out. I am using it for pet grooming tools, blades, and other semi heavy stuff and it is working just fine! It is very cute. I bought mine as an open box deal and only paid $25...I definitely would NOT pay $50 for a new one! It is worth about $30 in real life.",3 "Great Item I ordered this for my daughter who home schools. It was a big hit with my almost four year old grandaughter. She quickly gave it the name Lillie and took it over for her horses and Barbie dolls. She pushes it from room to room, even opened one of the bins and put her lunch plate in it and used it for a table. Such imagation. Now I have to order another one to organize the school material",4 "Terrific Rolling Organizer Cart This cart is everything it's billed to be...colorful, sturdy, and VERY useful. It was quite easy to assemble, even though there were a lot of pieces. It was about a 45 minute task for my husband. It rolls nicely, the drawers are big enough to hold LOTS of stuff, and I have put labels on the outside of the drawers so I can tell what's in them, although they are translucent. You won't miss on this one!",4 "Excellent Gift for those disorganized family and friends. I purchased two of these rolling 10 drawer carts for christmas for my two sisters. The reason why I purchased this gift is because I had purchased the same 10 drawer cart for myself last June and I was able to put all of my important papers and documents that I needed at hand's reach. Both of my sisters told me that the cart was the best gift they ever received and how much they loved it. My sister says she rolls her cart around the house like Linus in Charlie Brown because its something in the cart she always need. The cart I purchased for myself was $30.00 more than this one. I saved over $40.00 purchasing these carts from this site. My daughter is ordering the 20 drawer cart for her and her girls.",4 "Rolling cart muti color my new man bought this for me when we got together I loved his moms now I got one it was really nice I keep all my stickers and scrapbooking things in it I was happy that it came I had to send it back the first time because it was broke but I am really glad when I got second one thanks I use it all the time",4 "advantus drawer rollingh The drawers will not stay on there slides they keep fallinf on to one another and there is hardly anything in the drawers this is a piece of junk",0 "Nice little lightweight cart It was easy to put together, and it does just what we need--holds miscellaneous light objects and papers, and can be moved when necessary. As long as you don't overload it, it's a good little lightweight storage unit. We have had one of these where I work for 7 or 8 years, and it's still going.",4 "Great cart for light storage I ordered this for craft/sewing room storage and think it'll work well. The metal and plastic are very attractive although a little light-weight (chrome pieces are a little thin and hollow) so they may not last a lifetime but I think they're good enough for the price.",3 "Very nice I really like this item. It was easy to put together and is very useful for my scrapbooking items. I will heed the advice of other reviewers and be careful to not put too much weight in the drawers, but I do not think they are flimsy. The plastic is pretty strong. I have no issue with the drawers on the tracks either. Obviously, if you pull the drawer too far, it will come out. There is no catch such as with a filing cabinet that will prevent you from pulling it out too far. It is simple to put the drawer back on, but if you intend this to be used by a toddler, yes, they will probably have a hard time knowing how far is too far to pull. Then, the contents will probably go everywhere. Otherwise, this is really cute and useful. Get it at Michaels with a coupon and it will be cheaper.",4 "Poor Drawer Design/Quality I have 2 of these and they are a fabulous idea and perfect for my needs but I am frustrated with the drawers now bowing with just a little weight in them. I've had them just a few months and they were great in the beginning but now they hang and fall off the rails when you pull them out because the plastic is not sturdy enough to hold less than 1-1/2 pound of materials! The size would indicate you could fill it with paper but trust me... 1/2 full is still TOO FULL and it bowes the sides of the flimsy plastic drawers. Typical great idea but just a little better quality would make them actually a great product too!",1 "Not Happy with this Item I was hoping this product would have been designed alittle better. I love it for the storage and organization it gives, however the drawers don't seem to stay on the tracks. Every time you pull out a drawer, it falls off the track. Even the slightest movement with the product takes the drawers of its tracks. I would have expected a better product for the money I spent!StacyIndianapolis, In",1 "Good organizer Construction is good, the parts all fit together well. We use it for lightweight craft items and it works very well. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to organize small lightweight items.",3 "excellent service and product The file was exactly as described. I usually am hesitant about items which need to be assembled, but this one went together well and was sturdy and attractive. The service from the company was especially good",4 "Excellent for storage of beads and supplies I was very happy with how easy the unit was to put together and how easy the drawers slide. This is perfect for storing my jewelry making supplies.",4 "Love this cart! Downsized to a smaller office space with built-in table top without drawers. This cart arrived within time frame, took 15 minutes to assemble without tools, looks great and is exactly what was needed for those typical desk office supplies. Extremely efficient. I love it!",4 "Drawer organizer I work out of my home and use this for easy access to my purchase orders and invoices. I have labeled each drawer with my customer's name on the outside so I can easily locate what I need. Very quick and easy to assemble. The rollers are great too, because I can roll it back out of the way when I'm not working. The support frames need to be re-tightened ocassionally as they can become loose after some usage.",4 "Pricey for quality I ordered this for my classroom and it is ok. It organizes well but the drawers do not hold a decent stack of papers before the drawers start sagging. The wheels do not roll well on carpet either. Would work well if you did not put much in the drawers.",2 "works well my daughter uses this. works well with small things or crafts but not for organizing a room. she loves the colors though.",3 "Great organizer that looks great! This cart is very attractive for a storage cart. Very easy to put together. i was very sick when i received it with a sinus infection and was still able to put it together with no thought in no time. I am diabetic and use it to store my diabetic supplies for my diabetic pump. Works great. Tons of room. Would highly recommend if you want to store something and the storage piece to look great. The smoke colored drawers are great too because they are classy you can still see through them but not enough to identify whats really in it.",4 "Not Sure What to Say The cart looks great, however, I have since found the same at Joanne's Fab for $10 less. The drawers fall off track every time I pull them out; the frame is too wide for the drawers. One drawer has already broken on the side, leaving a hole approimately 3"" around. Perhaps, if you use for only the lightest weight items, it might work fine. I don't think the items I put in the drawers are heavy. But like I said, it looks great!!!",1 "Waste of money Bought this item at my local Arts & Craft store for $42. on sale. The concept is great the quality is junk. When pushed on carpet the frame rackes over and the drawers fall off the slides. Im willing to spend the money if I can find one well made, but this is not it.",0 "Cheap Plastic I was looking for a metal cart, which is why I purchased this item. The ""Smoke"" drawers are made of cheap warbled plastic, so I returned the item.",1 "Great Storage This ten drawer storage cabinet is great for storing small items, like tubes of beads and also strings of beads. Will work for any item that fits in its drawers. The only draw back to this system is that if anything heavy is put in them the drawers will come off the track.",3 "Love it! Purchased this cart to help me organize my sewing and crochet tools. It's been a great find and works perfectly for my needs.",4 "Keeps all the crafters in the house organized! Keeps all the crafters in the house organized! Between me and our 5 year old artist this keeps all our crafts organized and accessible at all times. I no longer have to root around in closets to find different items to finish our works or wonder!",3 "great item I purchase two of these at Sams Club and loved them. Bought this one when Sam's was out and though it is ALMOST the same ... it just isn't quite the same. The one's from Sams have high polished chrome finish but this one is more of a pewter look with a dull finish. Sizes are the same and drawer colors are the same. These are great for storing receipts, tax papers, medicines, sewing stuff, batteries and scissors. I do love these",4 "Excellent Storage Organizer Love it - The colors brighten up the room and it is easy access to the items you sort. I use it for my sticker collections for scrap booking an it is perfect. Only flaw is the boxes are thin so no heavy objects and they tend to crack easily I had the 1st one returned because the bottom draws were broken",4 "Not worth $5 - very disappointed! As a homeschool mother of 6 little one I have had my eye on this rolling cart for quite some time. I just couldn't bring myself to spend the money. I finally broke down and was anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I put it together as soon as it arrived and it looked just like the picture. However, it didn't work at all like I expected. NONE of the drawers stay in place. Everytime you pull out a drawer all of them fall out. They all have stoppers built into the backs of each drawer which serve absolutely no purpose. I kept trying to tighten everything more and more but still nothing fixed it. Everytime I look at it I am constantly reminded of what a waist of money it was. I would have returned it but of course I threw the box away and the headache of having to take it apart in order to ship it back and find a box to ship it in was just too much. So I am writing this review to hopedully save someone else the frustration. Don't buy this brand!",0 "These Are Amazing!! These are worth every penny. They are incredibly easy to put together, they come with a hex wrench and can be assembled in less than 5 minutes! We bought 3, and they house all of our paper/pens/paint/glue/felt/fabric/ribbon/and many other office and art products. You can take each drawer out and carry it with you around the house or office depending on the task. These are a great invention and investment. They will keep your home or office organized. Loves it! - Mom in VT",4 "Homeschool Workboxes I bought two to use with Sue Patrick's workbox method in our homeschool and they are great: colorful (and not ""girly""), no problems opening drawers or having them come off the track due to weight, and good size for holding individual subjects. The only issue I've come across is that a 3-ring binder won't fit in the drawers, but we just work around that.",4 "Great Item I ordered this for my daughter who home schools. It was a big hit with my almost four year old grandaughter. She quickly gave it the name Lillie and took it over for her horses and Barbie dolls. She pushes it from room to room, even opened one of the bins and put her lunch plate in it and used it for a table. Such imagation. Now I have to order another one to organize the school material.",4 "cart review The product has a nice quality. It was easy to assemble and the fit and finish are fine. Since I bought this, I have found it at several other places that was less expensive. Over all I am satisfied.",4 "Somewhat crooked, but works great. I love the multi-colored drawers. The cart is light weight and easy to move. It was easy to put together and will help me sort through the paper clutter. The frame was a little crooked after I put it together, but it still does the job. Great buy on Amazon. It is more expensive everywhere else.",3 "Ok for $20 bucks but not near $60 I got this colorful cart a few years ago at costco... but only paid $20 for it. I should have gotten another. All that time we have used this in the shower room. The chrome rails have Rusted beyond cleaning... yet we still use it because I am not about to pay near $60 to replace a $20 item & I don't have anything narrow enough to fit the space.The drawers Always come off the slide track, it's a given. It is a good size for the space & you can store a lot of stuff in the so many drawers (as long as the stuff fit neatly within the drawer walls, and don't puff up, or else items will start falling out the back of the drawers. I can live with the drawers jumping track, I do hate the rust but can't afford a replacement.If you can find this for $20 again (I highly doubt it) then it's a great little thing. Note: do not store in the shower/bathroom. I would have loved to use this for a craft supply roller, but too late for me now.I just don't see it being worth near $60 given, rustability and drawer track jumping. Though I wouldn't bat an eye if I were to find this again for $20.Just my two cents.",2 "pay for the same After seeing other teachers with this item, which is a great organizational tool for 2nd grade, I looked at a book where teachers may order this item. I then looked on Amazon for the same item and purchased it for half price! Teachers need to be so careful with their money, I was very happy to receive the same quality item for half the price!",4 "GREAT PRODUCT! Im not gonna lie when i read some negative reviews on this product i was kind of nervous, but then i decided to order this product and give it a shot! This storage cart is such a good product and its also very easy to assemble. I use this to store my make up and its very convinient for me since i have a somewhat large collection of cosmetics.The only downside is if you put a lot of heavy items in the drawers it will weigh it down which can cause the drawer to go off track but other than that its perfect! Also if u have a small room this will be perfect for you it takes almost no space! I would recomend this product to anyone who just needs something simple to store cafts or makeup or anything for that matter! Dont let the negative reviews spook you, you also might love it like me!",4 "Beautiful, not too expensive. Very sturdy and very beautiful drawer that fits nicely next to my desk. The only problem is that the drawers sometimes fall off their rails when you pull them out. It's easy to slip them back on though. I believe it would be considerably more expensive if the drawers had actual rails so it's fine for a simple college student like me and it really does look nice. Could be cheaper but overall, I'm very happy.",3 "Really cool item This item is GREAT for sorting out all the papers strewn around my home office! It assembles quickly and holds enough. The only drawback for ME, is that I have a 100-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Chow, and sometimes when they get to romping, they can knock it over. (Not a SERIOIUS problem.) I'm getting a 2nd one for my office at work!",3 "Perfect! This was exactly what I was looking for. We use it for homeschooling for our ""workbox system"", and I could not be more pleased. It was easy to assemble, sturdy, and very nice to look at!The price was great for the quality. I would also suggest this for many other uses. I plan to buy one for my scrapbook supplies later on.",4 "perfect I use it to organize cosmetics, hair products, and hygeine products. It's great because you can take out individual drawers to make room for bigger items.",4 "Awesome Toke less than 20 minutes to set up and I was taking my time. Highly recommended.. If its too high,,just take off the rollers.",4 "Almost perfect I dint buy this from amazon, but got it from michael's at a sale. I use it for organizing my craft supplies, and lace and other things for scrapbooking. It is not 12'x12'. It fit comfortably a letter size paper. Only a flaw or two with this, else it is perfect. If you store heavy items then the drawers slip of when you try to pull or push, like big punches or heavy scissors. And the whole drawer rocks a little when you try to move it using its wheels. I always keep it at one place, hence not a problem for me, but if you plan to keep moving it, then you might need to consider this. But it serves all my purposes. Will I buy it again? Maybe, but only if its on sale.",3 "Cute and Sturdy Extremely easy to assemble and sturdy once it is standing. I put it together by myself in about 15 minutes; no tools needed other than the hex wrench included. The colors are vivid and look good together. Rolls well on the provided castors. A great value for the price!Note: I am not storing anything too incredibly heavy in the drawers, so they never come out of the tracks. I imagine they would have a tendency to do so if packed full of heavy items. Be careful when rolling that drawers do not fall out.",3 "Falls Off Tracks The drawers fall off the tracks way too easy. The cart looks nice and is good in concept but the kids can't use the drawers without them coming off of the tracks.",2 "2011 I found this item very helpful. I have not had any problems and I was able to transfer my 2011 files for bills and tax purposes into them. It is very easy now to simply open a drawer and place receipts and records in each one to be gathered up at the end of the year. No more struggling to keep verticle papers upright. The bonus for me is that I can roll the cart over to me for use.",4 "Poor construction I thought this would be cute in my sewing room without taking up much space. The drawers do NOT stay in the racks and don't slide easily. Its a battle every time I retrieve something. The drawers are shallow and don't hold much. Don't be fooled by the pretty colors and cheap price. Save yourself the aggravation and assembly time and buy stackables bins from a container store. You spend more, but they're more durable, hold much more, and they come in pretty colors too.",0 "Don't Buy one The drawers do not fit in the tracks or they come off the tracks. A great idea but so poorly made that the frustration of using it is > handiness.I would not buy one again. My husband has fixed it once. His fix allowed a couple more drawers to work. However, it can not be adjusted any further.Don't buy one - its junk",1 "10-drawer Rolling Cart Multi This handy drawer system on wheels is great to use at home or in the classroom. The colorful plastic removable drawers hold many lightweight items and many papers. For classroom use, this easily holds 30 of each of the following: glue sticks, tape, scissors, rulers, graph paper, construction paper, etc. This item is durable (make sure the screws are tightened). The one drawback is that the drawers are open and can collect dust. With regular dusting/cleaning, this ""Hopper"" is just fine. I have purchased several. Watch for sales to purchase at a good price.",4 "Love Product......Issues w/ Customer Service I ordered this product on Feb. 6 and it arrived on Feb. 9. Fast shipping but here's the catch half of the pieces were missing. Everything I needed to put this thing together wasn't in the box . The next day I called their customer service and was informed they'd ship me the pieces. I didn't hear back from them until the 14th saying they had shipped everything. Finally on Feb. 18 I received the rest of the pieces almost 2 weeks from when I had originally placed the order. Besides this major oops I love it and couldn't be happier.",3 "Nice in concept, but lacking in reality I have two sets of these drawers (one just like this one and the other with more drawers). I really do like these drawers, but I must admit that they do have problems. They continually get off track. I even returned my first set, thinking they were not aligned correctly (manufacturing defect). Well, that wasn't the case; the next set was just as bad. I homeschool and love being able to divide out my children's papers/assignments/workbooks/supplies into the various colorful drawers. I don't, however, like seeing all the plastic shavings from having opened and closed the drawers. The plastic of the drawers moving across the frame of the set produces a sandpaper like affect. Thus, I have to periodically clean the frame and the floor underneath. As you can see: I like them and I don't like them.",2 "Rolling Lego Holder Our daughter selected this cart to organize the legos for her 2 boys ages 3 and 6. When they took the big wrap off at Christmas, she had already loaded up the drawers with doors etc in one, people in another, different sizes in another and colors in another. During our I-chat, I saw the boys just grab the cart and roll it into another room so they could build something. It was easy for them to manage and they can move their legos anywhere very easily without help from their Mom. They can also clean up in an organized way so the next time they use their legos, they can find the pieces they want to make their creations. Our daughter lives in a very small home so this is excellent for them since sometimes building legos is OK in one room and on another day another room is better.",4 "some good, some bad Easy assembly, decent quality, good looking.My biggest complaint is that the plastic drawers fall below the rails when you pull the drawer out. You have to constantly re-align them to get them back in.",2 "great for the money i was searching for one of these at ac moore but was refusing to pay 100 dollars. The drawers are a little flimsy as are the casters but for the money its great. took 10 mins to assemble with no tools... i had no problem with the drawers falling off tracks or it being unlevel. my only dissapointment is that it is not wide enough to store my scrapbook paper 12"" x 12"" but i have a ton of stickers and die cuts and ribbons for scrapbooking so it should work out great. over all great product for the price and no trouble putting it together.",3 "Nice storage unit Overall, this is a really nice storage unit. Unlike most of the other buyers of this unit, I do not use it for craft purposes. This was my attempt to conquer the many junk drawers in our home. Now, with this cart, we actually have a 'home' for all of those odds and ends that no one ever seems to know where to put. On the negative side, it is a bit flimsy, but a perfectly acceptable level of quality for the price. The bins do attract dust and pet hair, they seem to constantly have static cling! Other than that, it is a really nice unit. Nice size drawers, wheels (2 locking), and easy assembly. I would definitely recommend.",3 "Great Craft Organizer I was looking for something to organize my growing collection of crafty-type stuff because I was tired of lugging the large plastic bin I had everything in from my bedroom to my dining room table. This rolling bin is nearly perfect for me as it holds all of my supplies with some extra room left over, and I can roll it from room to room. The only thing I misjudged was that the large scrapbook sheets of paper I have won't fit in the drawers...but they do rest on top of the cart, so it's fine. The price point was excellent especially compared to assorted ""official"" scrapbook organizers I had viewed online--those ran MUCH higher. Assembly was easy and was complete within an hour.",4 "Very Pleased with my purchase I previously purchased this rolling cart before and it has helped to keep me organized at home. I have looked for it again for years but it was always too expensive for me and so I always waited for a sale. I was so happy to find the product at the price I did and purchased two of them. Now, I am able to keep myself more organized in my classroom that has very little storage space.",4 "Rolling 10-Drawer Craft Organizer Cart - Multicolor I love the colors of the drawers! Smart looking. Very easy to assemble.",4 "Great storage solution! Love this product! Pretty easy to assemble, plenty of storage, and the rolling factor is great! I recommended it to my mom, and now she is getting one.",4 "Tooooooooo expensive for what you get In the picture you can clearly see two sets of blades, don't make the same mistake I did, it is only one set, nothing out of this world.",1 "generals sketching set I couldn't believe the quality of this set, given the low price. I have paid a lot more for other brand names and have gotten a much lesser quality product. I would recommend them. I don't know if $7 for shipping is fair. I would check at a local Michaels or somewhere first. It may be cheaper. You also risk having your sticks break in the mail.",3 "Fantastic Wonderful product. A variety of tools to create your very best artwork. Love this!I posted a picture of a drawing I made using this product! It's the little girl holding her head in her hands.",4 "Pencils Looks great, got it for my brother and it looks like he'll love it. Can't wait to see him enjoy it.",2 "Much less than expected It was very disappointing. It looked like a plain box of pencils not anything special and certainly not a worthy gift.",0 "Christmas Gift I gave it to my granddaughter for Christmas. She loves to draw. It will be used a lot during school break.",3 "Art King I bought this gift for my pre-teen. He uses it everyday. he loves it. i am very satisfied with this purchase.",4 "Great starter kit Bought this for my brother and he says he loves it because the charcoal deal is the big deal, the products work like they suppose to and the blinding process is incredible. Coming from a 16 year old. He loves it.",4 "Great Set! I recently got back into sketching and drawing and this set has all the essentials. I'm very happy with what is included. Everything is just as described in the description.",4 "Perfect! I'm no artist but we homeschool and I like for my children to have access to a wide variety of art supplies. My children are young so I do not buy 'top of the line' supplies but I do try to get good quality supplies. I really wanted to expose them to charcoal but as we often go out into nature to do our nature sketches I wanted pencils to minimize the mess on the go. I liked that this kit contains a nice selection of pencils for on the go.This set has so much I don't even know what all the pencils are for...so we'll learn together!The only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars is because it doesn't come with a case or tin. It's simply packaged in flimsy packing plastic in a thin cardboard box. With a set this size, a storage tin or box would be really nice. But for the price I paid I really can't complain.",3 "The good reviews are not accurate i have burned myself so much with this glue gun and ruined my projects because the stanley glue that is for it just oozes out. The melted glue is like water and drips right off your project onto you. The glue guns from the ninety nine cent store serve me much better.",0 "Good economical glue gun I bought this gun to do handy repairs around house based on reviews.Gun works good,has a nice little stand and a matt. Two type of glue sticks included.The gun heat up fast.Very satisfied with it.I will recommend it for minor handy man repairs around the house.",3 "Best Glue Gun I would highly recommend this Stanley glue gun for all serious or occasional crafters made by the company who makes high quality power tools. It has a substantial feel and comfortable to the hand without the heavy weight, fast heating and a snap to operate. I gone thru a few smaller and and far inferior quality glue guns like the ones found in Michaels. And many of them hold the mini-skinny glue sticks that have not been cost effective in the long run. This Stanley is the one to own and the unbelievable price makes it a no-brainer.",4 "Hard to go wrong at this price The subject says it all -- this is (currently) less than $12. It seems to be built well, and comes with some sticks to get started.My gripes are that the extendable tilt-rest isn't as tall as I'd like; there's no way to get extra sticks out of the gun (tough if changing from the super-sticky to regular sticks); basically no instructions.These minor issues are more than made up for with the low price, so it's still 5-star to me.",4 "Good product, wrong specifications The gun works great, it does what is supposed to do. But I specifically wanted a 40W gun and this one shows 40W in the picture, but I got one that is 30W. The package says GR20K but the gun that comes in it is model GR20L. Plus it's supposed to be dual temp and even the manual says look for the switch, there is NO switch in the gun. I like the gun is bigger than it looks, the mat is cute too, but is not what I wanted.",3 "Where have you been all of my life. Whenever I've wanted glue, I either didn't have any or the right kind or it was too old. Problem now solved. This inexpensive item works as advertised and is not difficult to figure out. Oh, with one exception: the instructions said to use the switch to switch from warm to hot; I searched and searched until I finally discovered that this model does not have a switch and doesn't need it. Possibly I can find different glue sticks, but the ones I've used are less than perfect for use with items that will be under water.",4 "great product Glue gun works great. I have read reviews on here stating it does not continuously feed glue stick, this is because you have to reinsert another glue stick once the other starts becoming to short! So no, you do not have to feed it through with a pencil or stick, just stick in another glue stick and pull the trigger. works great! The one thing it does not have, which is stated on the packaging is a low and high temp setting, there is no setting you just plug it in.",4 "Does the job with no unexpected side effects So far I have went through 8 of the included glue sticks, both regular strength and super strength, with no issues. It heats up in a couple of minutes and the glue flows with ease. If left on it will very slowly drip heated glue so make sure you have something underneath it... like the included easy to clean silicon mat! So far I have used this 3 separate times and have had no weird problems like glue expanding into the gun, perhaps those people are just pulling the trigger too hard and trying to force too much glue out a tiny hole. If you put too much pressure the glue needs to go somewhere. Anyway, I recommend it. It works fine for my application of sticking corks to a straw wreath to celelbrate the many bottles of wine I have consumed over the years.",4 "hard time choosing a glue gun I had a hard time choosing a glue gun. I choose this one for it's 2 temp setting, nice long cord and the ability to go cordless. Does take some time to heat but once it do the glue dispensed easily and not too messy! Before it will work, you do need to insert glue sticks the first time!",2 "ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GLUEGUN! Pros:--Comes with a GLUE MAT that the melted hot glue doesn't stick to! BEST THING EVER!!!!--Can't beat this price for a name brand glue gun that comes with a bunch of glue sticks AND a glue mat--Cool color--Doesn't leak glue when you aren't pulling the trigger, it seems to really contain the glue well until you pull the trigger for it to come out--You can easily control how much you want to come out by putting very little pressure on the trigger, or lots of pressure for lots of glue--I read a previous review that said the kickstand is awful, but I couldn't disagree more! It holds the gluegun up perfectly and I think it is MUCH more sturdy than any other gluegun kickstand I've used. It hasn't tipped over once!Cons:--Gets VERY VERY hot, a little too hot for fabrics--Not really a ""con"", but I wish it turned off automatically after a few hours. Sometimes I forget to unplug it and I know its hard on the gluegun to be on for that long.",4 "Great for crafting I use this glue gun about 3 times a week and I leave it on anywhere from 10-60 minutes at a time. I love this glue gun! The glue gets really hot and I've never had trouble with the glue not coming out. I've used it about 30-50 times now with no problems. There is very little drip, even when the gun is on for a long time, and a mat comes with to catch any drips. The only advice I have is to NOT leave the gun on its side while it's on. It fell over once and I left it like that for about 20 minutes and a little bit of glue seeped out the side, but it never clogged and it still works the same.",4 "Stanley GR20K Heats up fast. Does exactly as it's supposed to. I put a small metal plug in the end when in use to minimize dripping, which they all do. The drip pad is convenient.",4 "Works great! Have been very pleased with this. I use it for craft projects and it heats up quickly and works as it should. No problems and user friendly.",4 "A OK although the glue gun looks really in good quality, it takes a couple of minute before the glue gets warmer. and the glue that comes with the gun wasn't a good one. it doesn't stick longer.frustrating.",3 "Must have a defective one... I purchased this last October but just opened it since my old glue gun no longer works. It must be defective...it will not feed more than a dot of glue out at a time. Very frustrating. Pressing the trigger doesn't do anything until finally a small (very small) amount will dribble out. So sorry I didn't open this and then return it asap! Don't do what I did. If you buy this, try it right away and be prepared that you may need to return it. Just my luck!",0 "Looks like a good product I have not actually used it yet. I purchased it because I was working on a project and needed a glue gun. Well I was finished with the project before I received the glue gun and have not had occasion to use it yet. It seems well built.",3 "Sturdy and Practical I bought this for crafting and I've had it for a few weeks now. It's very good quality, takes standard glue sticks, and works amazingly well. I love that this comes with extra strong glue sticks as well as general purpose ones, and I absolutely LOVE the plastic gluing pad that comes with this glue gun. The hot glue won't stick to the plastic work area, and it saves so much hassle when working on a project. Well worth the price.",4 "Great Price! I bought this glue gun to make crafts, and what I got was a lot better than I expected.Pros:Good qualityComes with glue sticksComes with glue padIncludes Extra Strength glue sticksGlue is sturdyGlue cools quicklyVery low-pricedComes with 6 regular glue sticksComes with 6 Stanley Formula II durable glue sticksComes with non-stick glue padCons:Flip-down stand is tiny and isn't of any useFormula II glue sticks can sometimes be melted as an ugly yellow colorOverall, this is a very good glue gun with nice accessories for a low price.",4 "Great gun for a great price Overall I am very impressed with this tool. It heats quickly and operates easily. I've had the opportunity to try this glue-gun on my daughters preschool ""rocket"" project and I was very pleased with the result. It worked great and the glue dried quickly. It is perfect for creating a ""bead"" of glue (much like a caulking gun) and is especially effective for connecting uneven surfaces. I have seen similar kits in hardware stores, but they were more expensive then this one offered from Amazon.",4 "VERY hot but bonds really well This glue gun works better than the three I've had in the past and I think it's because it gets so hot, the glue stays sticky longer and has a chance to really bond things together. But there's a downside to this if you're not really careful. I was making a wreath with this glue gun today. I had glued an item to the frame and waited for what seemed like ample time--probably 30 seconds or so--before picking up the frame under the spot where I had just applied glue. Some glue got on my finger and burned it to the point of blistering. Just be really careful if you're not used to using a glue gun that can get as hot as this one does.Also, the little plastic stand is pretty lame; it folds back in about 8 out of 10 times when I set the gun down after glueing something.But I'm giving this glue gun four stars because stuff really does together when I use it!",3 "Love This I absolutely love this glue gun. I do lots of crafts and have used it on fabric, on plastic, paper and other materials. I also had the opportunity to use the heavy duty glue on the Budweiser Chair I reviewed about the material ripping away from the grommets. I was able to do a really decent strenthening bond on the replacement chair I was sent. I don't have one bad thing to say. It flows well with a nice bead of glue, it also has a stand you pull from the body of the gun to leave it in an upright position when you don't have it in your hand.",4 "broke first use I bought this based on the price and I have good success with Stanley products in the past. This gun is a piece of junk and the trigger mechanism broke during the first use. I ended up getting the Arrow at a hardware store and even though it does not have the best reviews on here the Arrow is a much sturdier construction and made in the USA",0 "That's some strong glue! This is my first experience with a hot glue gun after being disappointed over and over by various types of supposedly super glues. I needed to glue some velcro strips to a electric bicycle battery to hold some of the excess cabling so needed something that would hold the porous strips against the hard plastic battery case. The glues I tried would stick well enough initially but any time there was any force the glue would always just break. Worthless.Tonight I tried out the glue gun with the super strength sticks and within only minutes of holding the strips against the case they are glued on hard as can be! And the glue is what I wanted, something non-rigid so it could hold up to the various forces it would endure.The whole kit is one gun, a rubber/plastic mat, 6 all purpose glue sticks and 6 super strength sticks. The gun has a little stand built onto the bottom under the nozzle so you can stand it up when you're done with it. I actually decided not to use the mat since when you place the gun down on its stand after a few minutes a little glob of glue will start dripping out. I figured I'd just have it drip all over a paper towel instead. I'm not sure if this is normal for glue guns but I'm guessing it is since that nozzle stays hot and all.The only negative thing I have is that the gun is much bigger than I thought it would be. No big deal really, just surprising.",4 "Single use glue gun The first time I used the glue gun I LOVED it. The second time I had to force feed the glue stick through the gun. It seemed that the trigger stopped working. The third time I couldn't even force the glue stick through and nothing but a thread of glue would eject out of the tip. At $12 a use, it's not that cheap. I would absolutely NOT recommend wasting the money on this.",0 "Not a dual temp glue gun If you are looking for a dual temp gun this is not it. It uses dual temp sticks but the gun itself is high temp only. My bad for not reading closely.",3 "Very good product - and very safe This is definitely a whole lot better than the dollar shop ones I bought for my daughter.The glue stick size it can accommodate is larger than the tiny ones you get for a dollar. It comes with an additional, brown coloured bunch of glue sticks, which are stronger than the white sticks.The gun gets hot - hotter than the cheap ones. If you are going to give it to kids for school crafts - take some care to clear a work area for them.",4 "ordinary glue gun There's nothing good or bad about this. It works but it does drip. The stand is a good thing to have.",2 "Dead on arrival Extra star for the service, but out of the package the product never worked. Thanks to one of the previous reviews, I opened it immediately to test it. Sure enough it's a dud. Amazon's return/replacement program is awesome however, so a new one is on the way, dead one is in route back to amazon.",1 "Gets the job done! Stanley is a brand you can trust. This glue gun heated up in a matter of minutes. I was actually surprised at how hot it got. This was my daughter's second glue gun (her other cheaper one gave out), this one did the trick. If you have arts and crafts that you do, or some jobs around the house that require gluing, I say, get this glue gun. Not a bad price either, seeing as there are a myriad of options out there, this one by far is the best!",4 "Good product This is a well-made glue gun, and I like having the silicon pad to rest it on, so any drips from the gun are easily removed. I expect this glue gun will last a long time, and was happy that it came with regular sticks and heavy duty ones.",4 "Jon The gun melts quickly and takes care of the home jobs! Plus it comes with 12 free sticks and a glue padthe construction is plastic yet very durable!!",4 "Works very well. I had never used a glue gun before. Believe it was the best purchase ever. I was a little sloppy at first but I am getting better. I had to burn myself several times before I learned to keep my fingers out ot the way.",4 "Just alright. Bought this for some crafting needs. Its alright for that purpose I suppose, but it actually gets too hot and burns through a lot of fabric style projects. The trigger is also hard to pull if you don't have the gun firmly in hand, which I suppose is good and bad as it prevents accidental gluing, but also makes it a pain to use if you're trying to tack something down fast. I haven't experienced a lot of ""drips"" when the gun isn't in use, like I have with other crafting glue guns, so that's nice. All in all, I wouldn't buy it again for my purposes, but I'm not returning it either.",2 "Works great! This glue gun works great, but be careful, it gets SUPER hot! It is not to be used lazily! The silicone mat and glue sticks included make this a great deal!",4 "BEST glue gun I've Found I really like this glue gun! Gets hot really fast and glue flows nicely! With other ones Ive used before they always get clogged or the glue doesn't flow well! This gun is GREAT in every way!",4 "excellent THe hot melt glue gun came on time and it worked fine. We were repairing plastic boxes with it. The requirement for a minimum number of words means I'll be a lot slower to review the next product.",4 "Great deal The glue gun works very well, a great deal for the price. It takes at least 4 minutes to warm up, but not too much longer than that, but I feel like it keeps the glue at a hotter temperature, so if you're trying to glue on something that isn't quite a flat surface the glue just runs down. But I guess I'm just used to my rich mom's gun that is hot in less than 2 minutes and always stays the right temperature that keeps the glue gooey and sticky. (I actually use the gun to glue in between/fill in the wires on my rats' wire cage in their high activity areas so that the bedding doesn't fall out between the wires, so the gun doesn't work too well for my purposes, but it's great for gluing stuff back together). The mat it came with is neat. I can't believe how the hot glue can just fall off the mat, it's so easy to clean. And pretty convenient that the gun comes with sticks.",3 "Definitely a glue gun You got sticks, the gun and a drip mat. Excellent for the price, and its sturdy. Well, the stand thing at the front can pop off if you put a bit of pressure on it, but you probably won't have that problem too much.",4 "Opposite of awesome Full disclosure: I'm a crafting/glue gunning (yep, it's a word) newbie, so some of the problems I have with this damn thing might be solved with some common tip or trick the pros use that I'm currently unaware of. Granted the item is $11-$12, so perhaps I simply got what I paid for.Anyhow, here goes:--My biggest issue with this glue gun is the tip (that's what she said). Ha, but seriously folks, it seems like there is a never ending stream of glue spilling out when it's propped up on it's dinky little stand (which constantly snaps off). All together I'd say it's wasted at least 3 full glue sticks over just a few weeks. Bummer.--My second biggest gripe is that the glue stick has to be manually pushed through the barrel in order to work. Now, as I said, I'm new to this, so I certainly haven't developed the coordination to do this. Also, it's ANNOYING. Why is there a trigger in the first place if it isn't serving the ONE PURPOSE it's meant for?--The stand sucks--it's really flimsy and pops off every now and then. This causes the gun to topple over sometimes landing in the aforementioned puddle of piping hot glue. If only the stand were thicker, wider, and didn't completely suck, my fear of glue gun related burns would disappear.--This might be common of all hot glue, but that shit is STRINGY as all hell.--Glue turns brown? I assume this is because the gun is too hot and burns it, but there we go again--more wasted glue.Overall, I give this product 2/5 stars and a whole lot of sad faces. :( :( :( :( :(",1 "Activates quickly I really like this glue gun. Gets to melting speed within a minute and has a good flow. The non-stick pad is super useful as well. However, the stabilizers at the front are weak and break off easily.",4 "Works great I've been using this lightly for a few months now and I have no complaints. Glue doesn't drip much and it heats up quickly.",4 "Works as expected. Standard hot glue gun with trigger. Heats up fast.Trigger is sensitive, so you don't need to press hard to get the glue to come out after you've got the initial 2 sticks in there.",4 "Beware I bought this glue gun and an extra package of glue sticks. The gun will not feed the glue sticks and the instructions say not to try to remove them or it will damage the unit. I tried to file a claim for a defective unit but that requires that you return the unit. I no longer have the original shipping box. I'm out over $17.",0 "Great product Great value, works well, the legs to have it stand up by itself are a great option (my previous glue gun did not have these). It comes with a super handy glue mat that has saved my desk more than once from those pesky hot-glue-webs and drips. Would definitely buy this one again!",4 "Hawt The instructions indicated it had some sort of temperature control, but I don't think that applies to this model. The glue is hot and glues stuff. I've completed several projects with it so far and no complaints. The heat-resistant drip pad that comes with it is super handy too.",4 "Did not Like it It heats up and melts the glue, but it goes through it so quickly! You want to be prepared ahead of time, because when this thing heats up the glue stick disappears extremely fast! There is a lot of waste.",1 "Great glue gun! I love my new glue gun. It is so handy, and can fix thigns around my house and help me with projects. It was a great price as well.",4 "let get stuck A handy mans best friend. Once you become accustom to using hot glue? you will never go back. This gun goes with me most places I can find a 120v plug in. Great product!",4 "Great Product I is so into Pinterest lately that I really need a glue gun, I always look for the review and after finding that this one has excellents reviews I got it. I'm pretty happy with the glue gun performance, it heats quick and it doesn't drip that much.",4 "Best glue gun EVER! I just got and used this gun today for the 1st time...and I have to say, I love this gun. I had a mini one prior to this and the trigger didn't work, it leaked..everything was awful. This one the trigger works great, it leaks alittle, but it comes with a glue pad you put the gun on that wipes clean easily. The stand on this one actually holds the glue gun up..that's a plus!I love everything about this glue gun...HIGHLY recommend!",4 "GREAT GUN I previously bought another gun fromt the big box store online ""W"". I had to return(it didn't work and the glue clogged before I could use it) the gun after waiting 10 days for ship-to-store service. The Stanley was easy to load and worked the first time out of the package. I thought it was going to take a lot of pushing of the glue sticks but the trigger fed easily and the gun worked well. It does drip some but the mat was included. They must know this so that's why they include one. I hope one day they will make an inexpensive gun that doesn't drip but until then I will continue to use this one.",3 "Happy I' m happy whit my new game, I fix everything and my soon have all his games fixed and my husband also",4 "The best thing since slice bread Glue guns are the best thing to keep when you have craft projects, there are so many things you can use them for. My last gun was taken by my daughter, so I am keeping an eye on this one. thnak you.",4 "Does exactly what it says it does The Stanley glue gun works exactly as it says it will. It heats up fast and delivers the glue exactly where you want it. Don't expect to get any frills with the glue gun, if you need something basic and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is definitely a solid choice.",4 "Good for the price This is the perfect glue gun for the price. Heats up pretty quickly and easy to use. They only issue I have with it is the glue drips out when resting on the stand.",3 "Great for crafting I use this glue gun about 3 times a week and I leave it on anywhere from 10-60 minutes at a time. I love this glue gun! The glue gets really hot and I've never had trouble with the glue not coming out. I've used it about 30-50 times now with no problems. There is very little drip, even when the gun is on for a long time, and a mat comes with to catch any drips. The only advice I have is to NOT leave the gun on its side while it's on. It fell over once and I left it like that for about 20 minutes and a little bit of glue seeped out the side, but it never clogged and it still works the same.",4 "Stops feeding the Glue The problem with this gun is that the glue does not move freely through the glue feeder, you have to push it to keep the glue moving. The gun itself was fine. I inserted an object to push the glue through the feeder, which worked for a couple of jobs. The object that I was using to help the glue move along through the feeder actually became glued in area that moves the glue stick through the gun. I had to toss the gun because I could not remove the object I had inserted to faciliate the process. Inserting that object was the only way I could keep the glue moving after a certain point. I noticed that before I started helping the glue move through the gun, there were large glops of glue comiing out at sporadic intervals and then nothing. I also noticed that the glue was not really moving anymore when the large glob of glue was coming out. Once I started helping the process, the gun was fine until the object actually was glued to the gun. I think this is the issue a couple of others who were reviewing were attempting to describe, with the large dispersal of glue and then nothing. The price was awesome and I really trusted the brand name Stanley, which is why I decided to give it a try after some of the reviewers criticized the product. I am disappointed.",0 "REFURB!! These are REFURBS! This seller is pulling a bait-and-switch! The item shipped to me is a REFURBISHED heat gun, not a new one!Package was previously opened and both STAPLED and TAPED back together. UPC code has been covered by a DIFFERENT UPC code!Going back immediately! I'm paying for a NEW hot glue gun, not a REFURB!",0 "A decent cheap tool I bought this for my electronics workbench. I had been shopping for a glue gun designed for professional use and expecting to pay $50 or more. Since I didn't find such a tool in this size, I settled for the Stanley. I don't usually buy tools of this quality and when I do, I consider them disposable. If I get a year's use out this I will consider it a good deal. That's not to say this tool won't last but I'm not counting on it and if it does, that's a bonus.It's small, light and fits easily into small hands. It takes a few minutes to heat up but nothing unreasonable - certainly no longer than it takes my soldering iron to get hot. The flow seems predictable and easy to control. The built in stand works but is flimsy and will snap off soon enough. It did drop a few drips, nothing excessive. The whole trigger,pump action seems flimsy and flexy, again, I dont expect it to last but while it does, it works fine.Here's a tip: If you are working with something messy like glue, get an old phone book, rip off the cover and use it as a pad on which to mix glue or set your glue gun etc. When the page gets dirty just tear it off",3 "Works great! I had never used a hot glue gun before, but this one is easy to use and I have used it for several projects, including repairing a vinyl chair cushion and a caster on another chair. I would definitely recommend this product to a new user AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.",4 "Perfect for what I need. A solid hot glue gun which reminds me of the one my mother used to have laying around the house when I was younger.A note, this *comes with glue*. If you just need it to do a simple repair job, you don't need to buy glue along with it - don't make the mistake I did. In fact, the "Formula II Super Strength" glue sticks which are included are *great* for repairing things - it dries about as hard as plastic!The built-in stand and included "glue pad" (to work on) are a nice touch. Very satisfied.",4 "Very good glue gun, heats fast does what it's supposed to! Like most others, I read reviews prior to purchasing. I saw some stating it wasn't sturdy, cheaply made, stand wasn't functional, mat wasn't large enough, etc... Well, all of those things are not accurate. It is a very sturdy well made product. The stand works great, the mat is the perfect size (it's meant to be next to your working area to keep the glue off your table etc... and if it falls over it would be on the mat thus keeping the mess, off your project. You wouldn't want a larger mat. I purchased it to fix things around the house where super glue just NEVER works and doesn't have the coverage or certain ""hold"" I needed. So far this thing has performed amazingly well. Heats up fast, glue comes out even and very easily (does NOT come out like water as some mentioned). The ONLY thing I will say is that the instructions state there are 2 settings. On my gun there is NOT a switch in front of the handle or anywhere for that matter - so it is NOT a dual setting gun. Perhaps I received a different model, not sure. I did see that someone else also indicated this, so perhaps it's an update. Net-net - for 11-12 bucks - you cannot complain about this gun AT ALL.",4 "Great for light duty usage We got the glue gun for light applications around the office and home. For instance, we had a few Xmas decorations to install around the office in a jiffy and posters to apply on the walls. We also installed metal name plates on wooden surfaces without any problems. The pack includes 4 sticks each of regular and heavy-duty glue sticks. It takes a while for the sticks to melt but once it's ready, you're good to go. What it won't do is attach metal and velcro or any thing that requires stronger epoxy to affix to. Definitely needs for adult supervision around children because of the hot elements and spout. The silicone mat is a nice touch for the gun to rest upon; the retractable stand is inadequate for its meant for.",3 "Great for crafting and minor repairs I purchased this to reattached some broken sisal rope on my giant cat tree. I did not want to replace my expensive cat tree just because of 1 broken rope on 1 leg was coming unraveled. I used the glue gun to re-attached the rope to the frame.Glue flowed smoothly, on demand. For my first initial use, I used 2 sticks, one immediately after the first stick was down far enough to allow for a new stick. There was very little overflow after each trigger pull. The built in 'kick stand' was very helpful during my work.Thanks for taking the time to read my review, and I hope you found it helpful in making a purchase decision.",4 "Very sturdy, but not so easy to use This glue gun is pretty sturdy and has nice thick glue sticks. The problem is you need to have a warrior hand to operate it. The button to be pressed would get so stiff my hand was getting a work out. I found it a bit clunky to work on my craft projects. Particular for finer work. Theres just not enough flexiblity to be had with this glue gun. Also the glue would not come out at times. I would have to place it on its stand, for a few minutes, then use it. As a doll crafter I want to keep going. Just like other crafters. I am keeping the gun for big repairs. But I find a mini gun is just better and easier for the kind of work that I do.",1 "Great Glue gun I have been using this glue gun for a number of projects over the last year. Works well does not clog that much. Does waste a little glue but still is better than anything else on the market even close to this price.",3 "USED FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST NIGHT Great glue gun. Just the right size (not one of those tiny craft guns). It gets hot enough to use in about 8 minutes. One thing I would recommend is do not touch the plastic portion forward of the trigger. It gets very warm as well. Worked like a top!!",4 "Works great Love the kickstand to keep the tip safe, although it is a little unstable. At first I wished I had ordered a dual temperature gun, but this did the job and I think the low temp dual temp guns are for items that melt easily. This worked fine for me. This kit has everything you need and the silicone gluing mat is handy.",4 "hard to feed This glue gun is a great idea with poor execution. The refill glue sticks don't feed in well and the trigger doesn't advance them well. Maybe get better version.",1 "Decent glue gun, not great instructions Glue gun works perfectly well, and includes a good number of glue sticks. Instructions are a bit spotty -- if you don't already know how to load the gun, it might take a bit of fiddling to figure out that you have to load two at once through the back of the gun.",3 "Works Great I've used this glue gun to make over 25 different home projects now and each of them has help up nicely. It's small/compact enough that it doesn't take up much space in my closet and it works great for smaller projects.",4 "Works well for small projects. Pros1) Inexpensive2) Design is sturdy, glue does not gum up.3) Ergonomic handle and handles well.4) Two types of glue stick (low temp less sticky, high temp more durable).",3 "I gifted this, So I'm guessing its great. My sister-in-law was happy, so I'm assuming this was great. couldn't tell you more if I tried. I did like that it came with two types of glue stick and a matt to use. that was really cool.",3 "Hot but it works The stand on this glue gun broke when I accidentally tipped it over; I used the glue gun to fix the foot that broke off. I do caution that this product has only one setting and it can get very hot. I used this glue to make a few projects this winter and I surprised how strong the glue was and how easy it was to use.",3 "Great I use it for my crafts. The glue has some volume with it, so it can fill in the gap between different materials",4 "Drippy This gun heats nicely but drips constantly and is rather hard to clean up after. The stand is really useless.",2 "Perfect! I ordered these to for use in making armor. I needed some round headed, solid brass rivets, and there were enough here to do the job. I ordered two bags, and I got about 12 each of 4 different rivets in each bag. So glad the seller had these. Saved my bacon...and made the armor look sweet!",4 "Don't waste your time or money! This is the WORST yarn I have ever used in over 30 years! Not only does it catch on itself as a previous reviewer has stated, it's even a horror show to find the right places to stitch into. It becomes like fuzzy thread when crocheting with it and blocks its own visibility. I had a terrible time discerning one stitch from another and found that if I could make any progress at all, the piece began to just look like a big blob. Very frustrating!",0 "A nightmare This yarn is a nightmare to crochet with. In order to pull the yarn through the loops, you need to leave everything very loose, which creates an unprofessional look as it's not fuzzy enough to fill in the gaps between stitches. It is crinkly and warped enough, however, to make it very hard to see your stitches...and since the little nubs catch on EVERYTHING, if you make a mistake you may not even be able to pull out the stitches to correct your work.The recommended crochet hook according to the label is size H. If you actually try to use a size H hook, you'll go mad. I ended up working a few rows with a K hook, which was doable, if not relaxing.(I'm not a knitter so I can't say with any confidence that it would be similarly horrible for knitting projects, but I wouldn't hold my breath.)I find it hilarious that the label calls this ""soft"" boucle. It's not soft. It's not even particularly soft in the skein, but once it's worked up, it's got an almost crunchy texture. Maybe washing improves that, but I'll never know since I'm writing this yarn off as a bad mistake.",0 "Beautiful yarn I love the feel of the yarn. I have been able to match the color to other yarns I already own and it sure looks elegant and is realy cozy!",4 "Yarn Order My yarn arrived on time and perfectly packaged. I was pleased that I was able to get the color I needed to complete a project I was working on.",4 "Bernat Soft Boucle Yarn Eath shades Bernat Soft Boucle Yarn -- perfect for my project - Bernat is always the best in my estimation and appreciated finding it in this color.",4 "Good for Unique Projects As the previous reviewer has stated this isn't the easiest yarn to work with. This is a textured yarn & thus should be treated as such when purchasing. It would work great for loom knitting, or other craft projects but as a crocheter or needle knitter I would only recommend if you are experienced.It has a thick texture feel with a lot of lumps & bumps. That aside, if you enjoy creating unique projects using mixed textures & yarns as I do this is a great option. It is not as soft or thin as other boucles I have used. It has a much thicker texture which creates a very unique project. It is perfect for Fashion items such Hats, Scarfs, Purses, Backpacks etc. I have not found another yarn with this unique chunky texture (except other bernat brand boucle) so I often order it for projects...HOWEVER it seems quite pricey on here. Buying it at other craft stores even online it is about 1/3 cheaper elsewhere.(currently $8.69 on Amazon & $5.99 elsewhere)",3 "Photo Frame ""20 Pack"" a Disappointment Upon first reviewing the Magnet Photo Frame (20 pack) online, I thought this was a great deal. At nearly $10.00 with shipping and handling, I was very disappointed when the product arrived with ONE photo frame. I will not buy from this seller again and feel that the descriptions should be more clear, stating that the customer will only receive one frame.",0 "perfect for my cubicle I don't have much space at my office for picture frames, but I have a locker and file cabinet next to my desk. These work perfectly.",3 "Great! The best magnetic frames I've found. Full magnetic back so it won't fall off the fridge when you close the door. Sleeves so you don't have to worry about the picture falling out like some I've tried.",4 "Good Product, but Vendor said it was in stock when it actually was not. This product works great. Strong magnetic bond, but not so strong you can't peel them away from the magnetic surface.Adorama said this product was in stock. I later got an email saying it was out of stock and delayed. The delay was only 2 days or so, but it is frustrating when the sale says ""in stock"" and it is erroneous information.So, for product, I'd give it 4 stars. 5 stars if the price was lower (a bit overpriced IMO).I'd give Adorama a 2.5- 3 star rating due to the erroneous sales information.Average came out to a 3 star rating for the whole purchase.",2 "Love it! I bought one of these at a toy store about 5 years ago. I have made a lot of T-shirts and even stamped hats with it. It takes a bit of practice to get good results (like most things), but it is great for making homemade, original presents! I am pleased with how long it has lasted me, especially with how much I've used it. I am just now, after 5 years of heavy use, looking to buy a new set.",4 "It is of poor quality I would not buy it again,It leaves horrible results.I would not recomend it but you canbe the judge for your self.",1 "What!?? I have these same stickers and they are wonderful. They look beautiful in my childs scrapbook...however I did not buy my stickers from amazon. I bought them at Michaels. BUY THEM THERE OR AT JOANNE FABRICS! They are only $2.99. Where the hell does amazon get the idea that they can charge the price they are charging? RIP OFF!",2 "So cute in my scrapbook I love them. They all look so cute in my baby's scrapbook. They all fit what I wanted to decorate my scrapbook with.",4 "Not Very Useful I bought these to put in my bridesmaids' clutches as a joke, but I hope I'd never have to use one of these in a real situation! They're good as a prop or gesture, but not as an actual sewing kit.",3 "Stains! DO NOT BUY! NOT WASHABLE THESE STAIN! NOT WASHABLE! Not for kids...or even adults. One drip will cause a huge permanent mess in your home",0 "Great product Bought these for my 4 year old and 1 year old for Christmas. They loved them when they tried them out! I had them wear smocks and put a plastic cloth on the table to make sure they didn't stain anything extra - I didn't notice any staining, but I am guessing it's totally possible that they could stain. However, they're a lot of fun for my kids right now!",4 "Fun and easy to use! My 3 year old nephew loved these right out of the box. I am looking forward to getting the other colors for him too.",4 "Cheap Plastic I have never had a hole puncher just not work, so this is a first. I have been a teacher for 9 years now. We use hole punchers often. This weak, plastic thing lasted 3 weeks. What a loss of my money. You may be able to see it in the picture that when the handle is pushed down, it would push down on just a thin ledge of plastic. In action, the handle slides right off the plastic ledge and gets caught under it. Just a piece of plastic junk, I can fairly say.",0 "Works great, and fits in the handpiece I'm using. This product works great and fits in the handpiece I am using. Good price as other burs and tools are often pricey.",4 "Embroidery scissors only! This cannot handle any 4"" scissor, only an embroidery scissors (like the stork kind) that have a small flat screw. I need to keep a small scissors that can handle fabric as well as thread.Pretty, though.",1 "One satisfied customer Hands down the best dustpan ever made. This pan was built to take on any mess. I hang mine on the garage pegboard by it's convenient hook and it's always ready to scoop up leaves, sawdust, oil-dry or anything else. The enclosed back end really works and thanks to its corrosion-resistant finish it still looks as good as the day I bought it.",4 "This is the greatest improvement to my house ever I have four kids, two dogs a cat and a mother in law living with me and it seems like I am always cleaning up spills. The scoop picks up anything and everything, is rust proof and has made my life easier. I would recommend anyone with a busy household to make this inexpensive purchase, it is well worth it!",4 "Best dustpan ever! OK, it seems strange to review a dustpan, of all things, but this one stands head and shoulders above ordinary dustpans. I've only had it for two weeks, but I've already used it to clean up sawdust, planer shavings, plaster debris and even a few leaves in the yard! It's comfortable, sturdy, and (most important) quick and efficient. The ""scoop"" action is what sets it apart from the others; it can hold quite a bit of sawdust in one load, without spilling any on the way to the trash can. Also, its flat bottom ensures that all the dust goes into the pan - no more line of leftover dust at the leading edge of the pan. My hat is off to the designers of this tool!",4 "Excellent tool What a wonderful improvement to the dust pan! This thing is sturdy, has a fine edge, and holds a ton of debris. It has made clean up so much easier. It is well worth the expense as compared to standard cheap metal dust pans.",4 "Perfect for getting up liquids or powders as in the photos This scoop does the job as advertized, and note that it's called a scoop. It's not a heavy-duty dustpan, and I think that point needs to be made. I don't think it's strong enough to be used for heavy debris such as metal parts or stones, plus you don't want to crimp its sleek edge.It was not easy to find this scoop and I haven't found another one like it. Also, I like the color very much - makes it easy to spot just when you want it. The sides are all very smooth, which allows liquids especially to drain out easily.",4 "Excellent SIze and Useful Great product with good size and balance. Nice design that works very well. I love it.",4 "Love it! As previously stated, this thing has scooped everything I ask of it. I do a lot of remodeling and am forever cleaning up piles of debris and this scoop has by far doubled the amount of debris I can pick up at one time. The position of the handle and the heavy-duty construction scoop helps to handle heavy loads with ease, if I can get it all to balance on top of the scoop, it'll pick it up with indifference to the weight of it all. If it were any bigger it would hold more than I could comfortably pick up with one hand. Definately a keeper.",4 "Made my hubby happy! My husband LOVES this dustpan. He was constantly borrowing my beloved Rubbermaid one from the kitchen for outdoor pickups, which was starting to ruin it. After trying a couple of other pans purchased at local home improvement stores without success (he was still borrowing the kitchen pan), I found this on Amazon. It was a winner! It's big but not heavy, sturdy, easy to use, and scoops up a lot of stuff. The red color makes it easy to find. He no longer uses my Rubbermaid. Success!",4 "Best dust pan ever I've used cheap household types and they fall apart at work...I've tried the handyman shop type and trash gets stuck in the handle parts. I'm a drywaller and this will pick up spilled liquids...great idea !",4 "Handy scoop I really like this scoop. I cut my own lawn so it gets alot of use. Great just for cleaning out the garage too. Real study and whoever designed this had good common sense.",4 "tijeras aptas para aviones este producto es ideal para las personas que bordan Porque lo pueden llevar con ellos en los aviones.",4 "wonderful colors those are my favorites pastels, price is good, delivery is quick .. do not hesitate",4 "Great Cookie Cutter This is a large sized cookie cutter. It is comfortable to use. It allows for extremly cookies, or whatever you might like to use this one. The shape comes out well defined. You could even use this on a sandwhich.",3 "Great for cookies or sandwiches! I have had this for years, and it's held up very well. I think I use it more for tedy bear sandwiches for my daughter than I do for cookies. It cuts well, and is very comfortable.",4 "it is a bit large it is a bit large. I was hoping to use it for making sandwiches, but it is hard to find a piece of bread big enough.",3 "Comfortable I love being able to use this cookie cutter because it really is comfortable to use. The metal pierces easily into the dough and the rubber applies little pressure into the palm.",4 "Great for fun sandwiches! I have purchased several shapes from Wilton (heart, butterfly, christmas tree and candy cane) and I mainly use them for my daughters lunches. They are on the large size and the bear it too large for store bought bread but works great with a 1.5 or 2 pound home made loaf. :D All of the ones I have are fun shapes, easy to use, clean and very solid build.",4 "Flag Patch Arived on time and fits well on my pack, super clean no loose threads, what can i say, its a great patch. :)",4 "Airsoft I use this for airsoft. Looks great on my right arm and matches my camo perfectly. What else can i say?",4 "Great patch The flag fit on my tactical fleece perfectly. I also use it on my 72 hour bag. The patch holds very securely. The color is a perfect match for my ACU gear. The picture looks a little sliver and black but don't worry, its Foliage Green and looks great.",4 "Great patch Right size, great qaulity, and is described as it looks. It's a great patch I put it on my BDU and it looks great.!!!",4 "Good quality Pretty decent quality and the velcro is good too. I attached it to a woolrich elite series black hat. The patch is slightly bigger then the velcro on the hat. But, overall its a great patch.",4 "American flag proudly waves This is a well made item and it came just as advertised. It matches the ACU digitl camo on an A65 jacket well.",4 "Reverse American Flag patch in foliage green w/velcro Exactly as described. High quality item. It is a perfect match for my ""Propper"" brand ACU coat. I got this and other military items to honor my Father's service in Korea and to honor all of those who are serving or have served and sacrificed for the USA. GOD BLESS AMERICA. PLEASE vote to return America back to Americans that will not apologize for us being the greatest country on earth.",4 "Magnetic Whiteboard I ordered this for our Sunday school class. I wanted the magnetic whiteboard instead of a regular whiteboard because quite often the teacher just needs to put things up during the class. This way we just use magnets instead of wasting tape. This is very sturdy and I love the fact you can flip the board. This is great for questions on one side and putting the answers on the other, then the teacher just has to flip it. At the base of the board where it spins there is a nook for the markers and eraser. I purchased a magentic eraser and magnetic markers separately and they stick to the board without a problem. The handle makes it easy to transport although I do find it to be a little heavy to lift and move around. I also like the fact it is height adjustable and you can easly attached one of those easel writing or drawing pads with the hooks at the top. This is definitely multi-functional and we will get a lot of use out of it in our class. Definitely worth the price.",4 "Perfect for homeschool setup Looking for solution to support homeschool classroom ... Works great for our setup. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for something similar.",4 "Gorgeous needlepoint This is a beautiful needlepoint kit. The cotton floss colors are magnificent, even brighter and bolder than in the photo. This is a nice, small kit which you can finish in one day, which is always a plus. Highly recommended!",4 "Lovely needlepoint! The zinna needlepoint is gorgeous. It has a lot of detail so you have to have good eyesight and perhaps a magnifying glass. There are many colors which are similar creating wonderful shading but it requires good eyes. Thank you for the opportunity of giving my opinion.Carmela Altieri",4 "Very Enjoyable I accidentally ordered 2 of the same Zinnia needlepoint kit. It has turned out to be a good gift set. I've made one with a border of yarn I purchased, it will be a pillow inset. The 2nd one is going into the recessed top of a wooden trinket box sold for that purpose. Together they will be a set to give my mother for Christmas. They where relaxing and enjoyable to work on. They made up quickly. The colors are vibrant. The directions and included chart clear enough. Unlike a stitch-by-stitch graph is is a shaded, numbered replica of the actual design. The chart is exactly the same size as the 5x5 pattern.I did run out of floss and have ordered the three strands to complete the final kit. It is easy to let Dimensions know what's needed by sending them an e-mail. I have been assured they will mail them to me. As with other kits, including high end ones, there is never enough yarn or floss to do a nice basket weave stitch in the larger background areas. So plan carefully. I would suggest using a proper, more standard length needlepoint needle. The needle in the kit is somewhat short, which was great when I was trying to really stretch the floss amount. I found it more comfortable on my fingers and hands to use the needle purchased at our local needlepoint boutique. The floss can be difficult to separate if you pull or tug with gusto. They need to be eased out of their twisted 6 ply strand. If you start to tug, stop, and relax the potential knot. Working in good lighting was helpful too. Some of the painted canvas was close in color designations.",4 "Scoubidou Fun or Fun for Indoors Purchased for my 12 year old grand-daughter to provide play time other than TV or video games. She learned this weaving-craft or ""scoubidou"" as she calls it, at school and Girl Scouts several years ago and thoroughly enjoys weaving the colored strands to make key chains or bracelets for family and friends. Very worthwhile and good for getting kids away from TV and electronic games. Would buy again.",4 "Kids had a ball making items When I was a kid, I made lots of different things with lanyard and when my grandchildren talked about it I made it a point to get this with beads, instruction etc....they loved it",4 "What a fake! Don't buy this! This is fake. It's hollow and it doesn't work as doing real stitches, but you can bead with it. So watch out! Real lanyard string should be flat, heavy, and not hollow. This hollow kind unravels.",0 "Literally, garbage The throw ins are nice, but the lanyard itself is garbage. For the record, it's scoubidou, not boondoggle, which is fine in itself. It's that this kit is garbage. As an aside, if you want actual boondoggle, the flat lanyard,Rexlace Plastic Lacing 200 Feet-Assorted Colorsis what you're looking for.The peices in this tube are unevenly dyed and blotchy. It looks like these were spilled on, didn't take the dye properly, whatever, making them unsuitable for sale. The peices are about 2 foot long, which is a problem given most pattern call for around 5 feet per peice and joining just isn't a good idea. The size sugests to me these are mill ends. If I had to guess, these were destined to be thrown out as junk; then someone got the great idea to package them all together as a tube of super junk and sell it.If your kid wants to just make long runs of whatever and then throw it out, they'll enjoy this, but there are lower price, higher quaility alternatives out there. If your kid wants to make actual projects, they will be disappointed.",0 "Love It Pros:- always love the ridges- no damage on the sheetsCons:- i hate that i have to use a cutter to cut the edge",4 "Works just great This works very well, two hole sizes and a deep enough throat for most of my needs. You position your metal in the punch, then screw down the punch. You don't need to use excessive strength, it screws down fairly easily removing a small plug of metal. For bottle cap necklaces, I'll stick toEuro Metal Hole Punch Pliers 1.25mmbut for putting holes in the ends of wire I've hammered flat or for piercing sheet metal, this works wonderfully. It's quiet, non-powered and doesn't take up much space in a metal working kit.These also work just great for washer jewelry if you'd rather make a bail then just string it on a cord.",4 "Best tool It's the best tool to make holes in silver material, also you can use the little piece left to make another thing.",3 "Size matters! I was expecting a larger leaf. The product description says the dimensions are 2"" length by 1-3/4"" width.Width is 1-3/4"".Length of the leaf, not including the stem is 1-5/8"".Total length of the leaf with the stem is 1-7/8"".Just like the other reviewers, all of us were hoping for a large leaf with enough space to write on.The ""usable area"" is approximately 1.25""x1"".If size does not matter, then this punch may work for you. In general, EK Success punches are easy to use. Based on the photo, I thought this was going to be like the other Whales of a Punch (butterfly and flower), so I assumed that the leaf punch was going to be truly large like the butterfly and flower.Unfortunately, I purchased mine from the original manufacturer due to a BOGO sale, but now am wishing that I had purchased it through Amazon for their easy return policy. It does work properly, so maybe I can use it for something else.",3 "Not a 2"" punch The actual size of the punched piece of paper is is 1 3/4"", not 2"". Might be a small deal, but when you need to write on piece of paper, the extra 1/4"" is pretty important.",2 "Smaller than what I was expecting This hole punch works great - I just was expecting something larger so people could write a message on the leaf.",2 "Earthen Delights Jewelry I've been looking for this size punch in local stores but it's never in stock.So glad to have found it through an Amazon.com seller! The item is in good working order, well worth purchasing.",4 "Excellent! The zipper poly bags were the perfect size for my project. I have a Mustard Seed Ministry and store 1 seed in each bag attached to the scripture card Matthew 17:20 about if you have the faith of a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for you! Thank you for helping me to further my ministry! God Bless you!",4 "Plastic Coin Bags These coin bags were exactly what I needed. They will fit even a silver dollar. Received in good time.",3 "Invaluable! This product was recommended to me years ago. I wish I had bought one sooner! For wax modeling, it's priceless. I was using the old exacto-knife-in-the-alcohol-lamp technique previously - thinking that it was probably good enough. Not even close. The Max Wax pen is so much more precise, quick to use and handy that it has changed my casting/jewelry designs. Wonderful little tool, and a single AA battery lasts longer than you'd think in there. Love it!",4 "It kind of broke Well let's see... I ordered this pen because I needed a wax pen for sculpting and this was the cheapest. I guess I didn't realize what I was getting, because this isn't something that is really useful for that. It has a thin wire tip, which is where the heat comes out, and if it's bent too often, it breaks,which severs the connection, i.e. no more working wax pen. Basically it was the cheapest pen I could find and it turned out to be worth about as much as I paid. So all in all,I'm not really satisfied with this product, maybe if it had thicker tip replacements or something it would be worth it, as of now it's not good. Don't spend your money on it if you're looking for a sculpting tool, just buy the expensive one that looks better.",0 "Excellent tool I work with very small beads and had a constant problem with small pieces of thread ends showing.This tools has enabled me to burn off the nylon thread and make the product look clean and professional.I would like to know if there is some kind of refill or do I have to purchse this product new when the fuel is empty?",4 "Very helpful item This is really a handy item to have. I wanted to be able to adjust my watch links, along with changing batteries. This enables me to see what I'm doing. The base is very heavy which helps when you want to adjust the magnifier to whatever position you might need. All in all, a great purchase!",4 "does the job cleaning out my wish list and realized this is the magnifier I bought at a local craft store last week for about $12. Very glad I did not pay $40. Using it for beading and other small jewelry work. I'm 44 and just started having the near vision issue, so this helps, it's portable, no light source, but most of the time don't need it. The base is heavy enough that it stays put pretty well, but you do have to balance the magnifer and arm over it so it doesn't topple. Still reasonable flexibility. All metal and glass, which I like, but I think the current price here is too high.",3 "nice product from top to bottom the glass is perfect and will adjust by moving and positioning ... the weighted base is super fine ...in all, this was a great purchase to handle all those tedious moments when you want your hands free to highlight an object under magnification ...very pleased.",4 "Forensics Buff This is great product. It is just perfect for reading small print which everything seems t be doing even books and dictionaries and magazines. I didn't know which power to get but this one works. The price is reasonable for which it accomplishes. The delivery came as promised.",4 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "10 power eyeglass loupe This loupe works great for me. Flips up out of the way when not needed. I find it a great help in my new hobby of gem cutting, as would anyone who needs to do fine, detailed work. I highly recommend it.",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Great for showing the relative size compared to the Saturn V I bought this model to show at talks I give on space and astronomy and in particular because it was the same scale as the Saturn V I purchased earlier. The model is made of wood and so does not have a lot of very fine detail, however the boosters do have some sort of ribbing attached to show where each section was joined. The finish on the boosters is not quite perfect as there appears to be some small holes in the surface of the timber underneath the painted finish. Overall though I think it would make a great display on the desk at work or in a case at home and recommend buying one.",2 "This is a very nice model. It is a very realistic looking and durable model. It was more expensive than I would have liked to pay since it is plastic. However, I display it in my office and I have received several compliments on it. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is the price. You can buy with confidence.",3 "Looks Just Like the Real Thing Having worked with the materials end of the Space Shuttle program I was looking for a true-to-life replica for my bookshelf. This was perfect!",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Premium Price for Walmart Quality... I am a long-time Amazon purchaser, but this is my 1st product review-that's how egregious the difference btwn the product & the product description.Having read the description-""furniture grade compressed cabinetry"" ""durable melamine finish,"" then looking up the plywood grading scale, I paid $138 (now listing for $145) for the item.Calling it Walmart quality is probably an insult to Walmart's line of cheap pressboard crap as the pressboard was so loosely bound that there are multi edge/corners with ""gaps"" btwn the ""durable melamine finish"" & not-so-""furniture grade cabinetry"". There is no doubt these gapped edges will be the first place the finish peels away from the pressboard.I took a photo of (one of many) gapped edges, & the looseness of the pressboard is also visible, & hope I can figure out how to attach it.",0 "Saved my Life! I just couldn't find anything on my desk, until I bought this desk organizer. cleared so much room for me and my papers. I just didn't like the color that did not match the picture but .. because it changed my life I let it go.Oh and ... one piece was missing .. the support for one of the drawer but .. minor...",3 "I LOVE MY LITTLE WATER COLOR KIT! My car was broken into and my field water color kit was stolen. I looked EVERYWHERE for a replacement and was reconciled to the fact that I'd never find another little Cotman - when there it was on Amazon! Thanks!",4 "Had and loved it for years I bought this little watercolor set when I was going to go on a study abroad trip and a small watercolor set was a recommendation. I decided to buy this one because it had several trays that could expand the set, it had a little thumb holder so you didn't have to balance the set on your knee or anything, and it had 12 colors - 6 felt like too many and anything with more than 12 colors felt enormous and I wouldn't want to pack it around.This set did me well and I still use it at home for my watercolors.The only reason I give it four stars and not five is that I've found that while the thumb loop (the blue, rubbery part of the case when you look at it from the outside) is handy and a great idea, it's only really useful if you hold your hand like you would if you were holding a glass palette (palm up, thumb across palm) while I really wanted to hold the set on my thumb while I gripped the side of my sketch book for stability. While it worked when I used the set this way, it did cause the palette to tilt a lot and it doesn't lay flat in that configuration so I ketp accidentally spilling the washed out of the mixing pans.I also never used the expandable trays when I was working in the field. They ended up being somewhat cumbersome with the way I worked, but at home it's great to have the removable trays to work from.",3 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Great Paper - Inflated Pricing The paper is great product no complaints there, just frustration in the $5.00 small order charge plus shipping costs.",1 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Just what I needed The paper was a little thinner than I anticipated but it still worked well for thecrafts I had in mind",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Great service, poor product performance The company sent the Watch Back Case Opener Knife Watchmaker Repair Tool I purchased quickly and it arrived faster than I expected. It was in excellent condition and packed securely. The price seemed reasonable. Unfortunately, it came with no instructions and I have been unable to use it successfully.",1 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Great bookcase I researched several house-type bookcases for my daughter and ended up getting this one for her 2nd birthday. I put it together myself in about 1-2 hours. It was NOT hard to do and we all LOVE this bookcase. I like that the hinges don't slam close and pinch her fingers. She's not really tall enough to use the top lid yet, but I like to store things there. The shelves are a great size for almost all of our books except the very tallest 2-3. She really enjoys opening and closing the bottom door and putting things in there. I thought we'd use some of it for a dollhouse as well, but now realize we have WAY TOO MANY BOOKS to do that! But that's a good problem to have! It was pretty smelly (off-gassing) for the first few days, so I recommend doing what we did and leave the pieces in the garage for a few days before or just after assembling it. Great bookcase and a great price.",4 "We all love this!!!! I bought it for my daughter since her room is a bit small and there's not too much room for a dollhouse AND a bookshelf. Since this is both it saves her a lot of room for her other toys and furniture. I put it together myself, it was pretty easy, just time consuming, it took me about 30 minutes and the instructions were easy to read and when I was done my daughter loved it!! She even enjoyed putting her stuffed animals and her books in it. I like how it has a door in the bottom where they can put extra things and also the roof lifts up and you can put stuff in there too, like hidden stuff if you want! It's great, it's a great size for children and I LOVE it!!",4 "love it I know other reviewers said this item was very hard to put together and it had poor instructions, but my husband put it together in about 30 minutes with a little electric screw driver. It was shipped very quickly and all the pieces were intact, they even had a kit to attach it to the wall to make it safer. It is sooo cute and I can not wait to show it to our grandaughter for her birthday.",4 "The PERFECT Dollhouse Bookcase for any little girl's room!! Look no more!! This is the cutest little dollhouse bookcase out there, and Amazon has the best price by far!! Bookcase definitely adds that special touch to my daughter's room. Love it and super well made. My little girl already decorated it with her books, dolls and bears!! LOVE!!",4 "Doll House This bookcase was a perfect doll house too. My granddaughter loves to play with it.",4 "BAD - BAD VENDOR!!!! DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!! I ORDERED A DOLL HOUSE FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY. THEY WERE QUICK TO TAKE MY MONEY OUT OF MY ACCOUNT BUT I NEVER GOT THE DOLL HOUSE. I EMAILED THEM MANY TIMES AND THEY WOULD NOT RESPOND. BAD VENDOR - BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I DON'T KNOW HOW I WILL EVER GET MY MONEY BACK. AMAZON SHOULD DROP THEM - ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!LAURA GARRETTSAD GRANDMA",0 "Hope you have 4 hours to spare This is by far the worst book case or storage system I have ever assembled. We are expecting our 2nd child in a month so we have purchased several different storage items in the last month. Every other one went together with ease. The instructions are vague and after 3 hours the shelves are actually crooked and I'm not even finished.Stay away unless you want to spend 4 hours putting together a poorly made bookshelf.",0 "Never Shipped I had the same problem when I ordered the dollhouse for my daughter for Christmas. $ was deducted, item never arrived and I tried and tried to contact the customer, but never got a response! I finally got my money back through Amazon.",0 "Versatile bookcase We just got this for our three-year old daughter - it's very cute! It will do double duty as her room is not large enough for both a dollhouse and bookcase.My husband put it together in about 45 minutes, it went together easily and the directions were pretty straightforward. The colors are great, not too pastel but not too bright either. The size is good in that it holds a lot of books.As a dollhouse, there is one word of warning. It is not large enough for the larger twelve-inch (Barbie) sized dolls. The furniture might fit, but the shelves aren't high enough for the dolls to fit. We're using it as a more miniature dollhouse instead.",3 "Grandaughters Love This Dollhouse. ( Jan.31, 2009) KidKraft Dollhouse BookcaseI purchased this dollhouse/bookcase for my Grandaughters (Ages 2&4) It has increased their imagination skills and their attention spans. Loved the pastel colors and overall construction.I personalized it by painting Catalina and Della's Cottage on the roof. The only problems were the visual instructions were not clear and it was a time consuming project. Suggestion: When attaching bottom purple strip to the side frames, glue the dowels before inserting to sides. Do Not drag on carpeting. Overall it is a great alternative and safer for small children rather than those flimsy, plastic dollhouses that are in the toy stores. Also the shipping and delivery time was fast.",3 "Good Bookcase for Inexpensive Price Bought this for my 3-year-old for Christmas. I thought she'd be thrilled with it as a dollhouse more than a bookcase but I really didn't get that response. She actually liked stacking her books in it! It's relatively sturdy and holds lots of books in a small space (although larger books need to be turned on their side). Great addition to her bedroom for fairly inexpensive price.Only negative...my husband wasn't happy with larger than expected amount of time it took to assemble.",3 "Grand daughter loves it! I ordered this bookcase/dollhouse for my 2 year old grand daughter. It is a big hit with her. The bookcase is very solid and goes together very easily. The pictures for instruction on assembly tell the story; pay close attention to the photos and you will not have any trouble determining which part fits where. Even the numbers on the pieces match with the instructions, so check that too. Use a battery powered screw driver. NOT a drill!! just one of those $10 black and decker type screwdrivers. Assemble this on a table top and you won't have any troubles. I used a card table in the garage and it worked perfect for assembly. Do not over tighten any of the hardware either. It took me 45 minutes to assemble and that's with grandma taking photos too!",4 "Great for organizing toys This dollhouse bookcase doesn't serve as a bookcase for us. We put our daughters toys in the cubie shelves and it's a great way to display her things so she remembers she has them and we don't have to worry about her knocking over 10 things when she grabs something because of the ""walls"" that make nice cube areas for storage. The montessori teachers at her school would be proud of how we've organized her things with this dollhouse ""bookcase"". I highly recommend this product. It beats a toy box hands down. I only gave it 4 stars because it did take me 2.5 hrs to put it together due to somewhat cryptic instructions. I did finally figure it out though.",3 "Kidcraft Dollhouse Bookcase is just what we needed my daughter (who is 4) loves this. She keeps her dolls and miscellaneous toys on it. It's sturdy and nearly as tall as her. I think it would also make a fun dollhouse as well as bookshelf, and for the price I paid for it, it's cheaper than a lot of other bookshelves and dollhouses. Great item!",3 "Dollhouse/ Bookcase I had been looking for a fun bookcase for my 2 year old daughter Natalia's bedroom. Most are really made cheaply & not worth the money. This one is cute & has painted windows & compartments that make it fun for her. She loves it. The only thing negative is that it leans alittle on the carpet. As far as putting it together, I read the other reviews & thought I was giving my husband a problem job. As it turned out he & Natalia put it together in less than 2 hours. It also has alot of storage room.",3 "Dollhouse bookcase for ""Princess"" room I bought this bookcase to use in my daughter's room for storing books. Her room is decorated with a princess theme and it fits right in. My daughter likes to hide books under the flip top roof and the shelf with a door. The only downside of this bookcase is it is a bit tricky to put together as the instructions aren't the best.",3 "grammy Very cute with easy to follow directions.Roof is supported with strong hinge when opened.Screws & bolts seem small -hope they are strong enough for grandkids!",3 "Great as a dollhouse too! I really wanted to get a big dollhouse for my girls to share but most of the other large dollhouses out there seem to be so cheaply made and have such loud backgrounds (why is it fun to have the sink as part of the wall paper?). So, I bought this bookshelf and filled it with calico corners furniture. It's a perfect fit. The rooms are big enough to hold all of the furniture. If you are looking for a barbie house, this probably isn't tall enough for the barbies to stand. But, it's a sturdy dollhouse (very similar to the quality of the kidkraft kitchen) that holds tons of regular doll house sized furniture and people. I love that it's big enough to let both girls play at the same time.",4 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "LOVE 'EM Nice stencil. I use it for airbrush tattoos. Learning other uses as I am currently an airbrush art student. Peace-Out!",4 "mediocre value The product was ok, it just seemed a bit expensive. The stencil performed as expected with crisp edges. It was borderline too thin as it allowed some paint to blow under.",2 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "Not Magenta This paper is NOT magenta. It is downright PURPLE! Not AT ALL the color I was looking for. Also the paper was not the soft "construction paper" texture I expected, but I leave that as my fault.",1 "more info would be nice How can anyone buy these without knowing the grit (150, 180, 220?) and the profiles (flat, 1/2 round, round, triangle?) Even better/useful pictures would help. Add them or some of this info and double or triple your sales.",2 "Works well I was tired of not getting nose studs that I like so I bought these in order to file silver earrings to my desired nose stud size. No-one can tell that I didn't buy my nose stud as is...well, now you know :)",3 "Excellent files for wood working I use these files often for smoothing tight corners in woodworking projects, especially band saw projects. Quality is just fine. I really like them.",4 "Came through for me! Was concerned about the quality (price) but was pleasantly surprised in the end. This set of tools has conquered a small set of gunsmithing tasks and I can attest that these stood up quite well to milled aluminum and other metals. For the price I expected these to die under their work load but they've become part of the tool set. They might not last forever but I already got my money's worth, and they still have maybe another few projects in them, the rest is just icing on the cake!",4 "The perfect file set I love this set! I use them in the guitar making process and I can file frets to exactly where I want them. The various sizes let me pick the file for the project. I don't know what I did without these.",4 "Very nice files They are small enough to get into tight places, and tough enough to file away material quickly. A very good deal, considering one of these files could have cost the same as the whole set. As a set, it costs less than $1 per file.",4 "Great Files I ordered these files for my son for Christmas, his father saw them an wanted a set for himself.Great product and great turnaround time from the minute I ordered them.",4 "Needle Files Jewelers tools I am delighted with the files, which more than accomplish the job of smoothing out the jewelry I make. The items were shipped promptly, so I would order again.",4 "Not found in local hardware, tool, or home improvement stores. Great item for the home workshop. Turn the motor into a grinder, polisher, or cut-off wheel. You can actually add more nuts and washers and put on a cut-off wheel, then a small grinding stone.",4 "Basic tools, good value Nothing special here, but these are quite good quality for the price. I got them as a starter set to see what tools I'd use most. The round and chain nose pliers are getting a lot of use and I have no complaints so far. I'm not as thrilled with the cutter, they don't cut as cleanly as I'd like and I suspect they will wear out quickly.",3 "Nice Golden patina These spacers are very rich looking in their shiny gold patina. When I use gold for my jewelry I try to dress it up as much as possible; and these will foot the bill very well.",4 "Exactly as described I love the detail in these beads. They are very small. I thought they would be bigger so I really need to learn to judge sizes better. They are perfect for small bracelets or larger ones with small beads. They will be perfect for children's jewelry. I don't want them to be lost among larger beads or other spacers. I would recommend them definitely. But I would suggest that you go to a site that has a conversion tool so you can convert mm to inches. Its a great way to gain visual perspective on size.",4 "So cute I received this for Christmas from by son. It worked up so cute. The cat has such personality and looks even better than the picture. The tree does get a little tiresome, there are so many different shades of brown and grey, but worth it. The chart was large and easy to read and the colors were easily separated as the chart showed which bundle and how many strands each color was in. Great project.",4 "Great fun! I purchase this originally for my Mom as a Christmas gift, but she had finished all of her other cross stitch and wanted another one. She loves it! Every time I visit, she is constantly working on it.It didn't come with a needle (as described), but she already had some so it wasn't a big deal. Other than that, everything was included and the instructions (from her point of view) are easy to understand. Colors are pretty much the same.So if you have someone who loves cross stitch (and kitties), they'll loved this one!",4 "Too Pooped Love the kit - especially since the thread is already separated and organized for you. The price was paid was well worth it. Easy graph to read.",4 "difficult I was disappointed when I saw it, it is very difficult for me because I am a beginner , not printed. Really it's poor puss.",1 "Nice Small Stitch The chart is pretty straight forward and is easy to follow. Would recommend this for a new stitcher after a few projects and also for those of us with busy schedules and not a lot of time to do large projects. Small enough to toss in your bag but not too simple where you get bored.",3 "Nice cross stitch, but $4 less at Joann's. This is cheaper at Joann's but they were out of stock, and I promised my granddaughter this kit. It is really cute and I think she will really love it once she finishes. I ordered the kit from Joann's and but was disappointed when they let me know it was out of stock and they were not sure when the shipped would be in. So I remembered that I saw this one on Amazon, so I choose to pay more and ordered it. I came quickly, as always, and as expected. I am sure if you don't mind spending more, you will like this kit, it is really cute.",3 "Repositionable Adhesive spray I use this spray on my cricut machine mat to help hold the paper on; It seems to work well, doesn't take much to hold it down well. I am please with it.",3 "Great... Must try! Easy-Tack spray-on adhesive, does more than I was expecting it to do, and it's name says it all. It's easy to use with zero clean-up need. Follow the instructions and app is a breeze. :)",4 "SPRAY IT OUTSIDE or IT GOES AFTER YOUR WOOD SURFACES Using this for wall stenciling. There's something in this adhesive's formulation that likes wood. I was in a well-ventilated room as recommended in the can's instructions. I wasn't spraying in the direction of anything except the floor. About an hour later, however, every surface in the room felt like I were touching sand paper. Dresser, nightstand, etc. etc. The spray independently found it's way to the furniture and coated it. Luckily my furniture had some coating that allowed me to use dishwashing liquid and a scrubby sponge to remove most of it. Wasn't easy either.After the 1st day of stenciling, I opted to apply the adhesive to the stencily outside before bringing it back inside. DOES IT WORK? YEAH. I found I totally didn't need the addition of blue tape. This product makes the mylar stick like one of those vinyl magnets, and seals very well every little nook and cranny. I just wish they'd do something about the airborne gunk. For now, save yourself a headache and only spray this out of doors. There'll be less mess, and you'll get more stenciling done without interruption.",3 "Works great!! I used this adhesive to mount large format photos on foam core. I frame my own photography work. Good stuff!!",4 "Great for creating a sticky surface! I wanted to stencil some mirrors and read about this product online. It saved my project from getting ""overspray"" under the stencils and the lines came out really clean and perfect.I sprayed the back of the stencils with a couple of coats of easy tack and let them dry outside. They got really sticky - even sticker than I expected! I applied them to my mirrors (rolled them with a rolling pin to get good adhesion) - they were so stuck I could barely remove them. You can probably get away with just using one coat and not rolling them like I did!Really cool product for stenciling, etc! (I hope I can think of more ways to use my can!)P.S. You can use undiluted vinegar to clean up any stickiness left behind.",4 "Easy Tack Repositionable Adhesive Spray Krylon in my opinion is the best adhesive spray for the cricut and cameo mats. It does not leave a film like so many of the other ones.",4 "krylon easy tack spray I bought this spray to refurbish my cricut mat. It restuck my mats like they were brand new. No more buying new mats.",4 "great stuff i was able to wash the stencil between uses, allow to air dry and the tack was ready to use again and again",4 "Just fine This works like every other adhesive spray that is re position able.....I bought way too much of this product so did not use most of it.",2 "Perfect! These worked very nicely! I had to buy these because my super sensitive ears apparently can't handle surgical steel. I had to find out the hard way during my first week with new piercings, unfortunately, so I couldn't take out my piercings without the risk of them closing within a few seconds (as has happened to me in the past). Thankfully, switching out the backs for sterling silver ones relieved the swelling and itching enough to get me through the next 2 weeks until I could get replace the surgical steel posts for something else. They fit very well even on a pair of earrings I have with very thin posts, so it's nice that I can use these for all my post earrings. I haven't used the bigger ones yet though; the smaller ones are working just fine as it is on my heavier earrings as well.",4 "They are what they are A purely utilitarian item that my wife needed to replace some lost backs they perform as required and keep the earrings on her ears.",4 "Would recommend Fit all my earrings. Good quality? Came in a nice box. Would recommend this item liked it a lot Sincerely",3 "As expected! Exactly what I needed, even if they did come in an abnormally large box considering how small the actual product is, but they are functional and precisely what I needed.",3 "Perfect I lost some earring backs and needed new ones and these ones do the trick. they are just what they say they are. Come in a nice box and bag too.",4 "Very nice earring backs! These earring backs are the perfect size because they are bigger, and so far I haven't lost any of them. Very comfortable, too, and fit on all of my earrings. Much better than the cheap earring backs I bought at a crafts store prior to these, which irritated my ears. I highly recommend this purchase!",4 "Great product Exactly what I thought it would be! The packaging was too big for it though, could have used a smaller box.",4 "Great Good quality, and great box for storage. I am allergic and it's wonderful because I didn't got an allergy. I really recommend.",4 "Beautiful Presentation But A Little Small I wish they had given the size of these in the description. They arrived beautifuly and of good quality just to small to hold up my larger earrings. My earrings still flop over.",3 "Just what I needed! My husband got me studs a few years ago and I had worn them nonstop for a long time. But they started to degrade and cause my ears to swell, puss and bleed. This is from an allergy to the metal. I soon realized it was the backs degrading, not the actual earings. So, I ordered these backs to see if I could once again wear my one and only pair (much love, for a farm girl!) of diamonds. Sure enough, no irritation! Backs are just as pictured. Clean SS that won't cause allergic reactions.",4 "Beautiful product and gorgeous packaging Product came quickly and was packaged in a besutiful box. The product itself is sturdy, doesn't slip off and keeps my earings in place. Couldn't ask for more.",4 "These are great! I lost a backing to an expensive pair of very large hoop earrings and these fit. They also fit on a small pair of Brighton ear studs. I am buyiing another package because it is so great to have these as backup.",4 "These earring backs are great! They fit my earrings tightly and I am so glad to have this little extra stash when I need them. I would definitely purchase these backs again.",4 "earring backs They are great! No more little backing that fall off and then my wife's earrings fall out and get lost. She loves them!",4 "Good variety and quality They're great, and they came in such a fancy box and bag, I thought I must be getting a diamond bracelet.",4 "Great addition! Well crafted ear backs. Easier to use than original backs. The larger backs are a great addition for heavier earrings. The small ones are slightly larger and a tad heavier than original backs making them easier to both get on and take off.",4 "Great earring backs! I am always losing the backs to my earrings and these were perfect because I am allergic to lots of other metals-but sterling silver does not irritate my ears. Plus these were a great price!",4 "Great value! I ordered two sets and was very pleased with the quality. The smaller ones fit all of my old earrings that were missing the backs. Now I can wear my earrings from the 80's again!",4 "Just what I wanted I ordered these to replace some earring backs that were too small for the earrings they were sold with. The larger size will serve this use perfectly. Having the earring backs packaged in 2 small baggies with anti tarnish patches in them was very nice.",4 "good basic I'm always losing earring backs, so I needed a refresher pack. This worked just fine and it was great to have two sizes. It's a little overpriced, so if you can find another option I would go for it.",3 "Perfect These sets of earring backs are great, and I especially like that they come in 2 sizes. To my surprise, they also came with a box and a cute little pouch that I will be using to store other jewelry.",4 "Perfect! I purchased these for a pair of earring I bought here whose backs were too small to handle ans wouldn't stay on. These worked out perfectly!",4 "Worked well for me! I kept loosing a back to one of my daily earring sets. One of the pairs in this set works perfectly for them and despite running after a toddler all day long, the earrings stay in place. I'm happy I found these backs.As a note, I gave this product 4 stars just because I haven't used all the options so am not certain how the others work.",3 "Perfect Pairing I had a pair of sterling silver earrings for which I lost one back and this set of backs is perfect! Just in case I lose another I have more than enough to spare! The one back I am already using fits my earring to the T. Thanks!",4 "Good earring backings I have a pair of gold studs that have a lot of sentimental value. The regular backs kept coming off easily & I almost lost my earrings multiple times because of it. I purchased these for the increased friction backs. I have been using them for a week and my earrings haven't come off once, when they used to come off any time I'd pull a shirt over my head or if I was brushing hair & got a little to close to my ear. A little expensive for just earring backs, but worth it knowing I don't have to constantly search for my earrings because they don't fall out any more! Would purchase again.",4 "If I would have received exactly what I ordered it would be fine I received the larger clutch backing as pictured, but the smaller backings were not clutches, they were just regular earring backings. I was very impressed with the larger ones, which is the only reason that I gave this a four and not a three. I would have liked to get exactly what I paid for, I can find regular earring backings anywhere, I specifically purchase these because I needed them. Other people have stated that they didn't work for their earrings, but I think that it's impossible to say that someone else shouldn't buy these because they didn't work with their own earrings. My Akoya Pearl earrings have very small posts, and I was surprised to see that the larger ones worked well with those too.",3 "What a Bargain! I am delighted with my purchase of these earring backs, as they are very well made, substantial in weight and work well with my earrings. The fact that they are sterling silver and such a reasonable price are icing on the cake for me. I will be ordering more soon.",4 "Half are great, the other half, not so much The small backs are wonderful, they do the job. The larger backs won't stay in place for me, and they don't sit propoerly on my ear. They seem to tip so that they are almost horizontal by the end of the day. It's weird and hard to explain. Suffice it to say that I don't wear the larger ones because of this issue.",2 "Perfect These are beautiful earring backs. I lost one of my Tiffany earring backs and needed another. Wasn't sure how many mm they were, but the small ones in here work fine and are a wonderful silver. Would use seller again.",4 "great to save clear stamp designs I love using these Fiskars clear stamp sets--they are so easy to both use and clean up. I like the ability to save the design for future use.I like this much better than the hard acrylic blocks that are often sold with clear stamps. This helps line up the paper & stamps with the grid, and allows for even pressure across the stamps.Note: store the item with the sponge feet not squished, or they will not hold the plate evenly. I keep mine on top of a box, upside down (so the little feet are in the air.)",4 "Fiskars Stamp Press, Replacement Plates I bought these replacement plates just in case I'd need them. They are of the same excellent construction as the original plate in the press. Although I haven't used them yet, I can see that if you're using multiple stamps on multiple cards/projects and need a quick switch out, they'll make the job a cinch. I don't think I'd need them to simply replace the plate anytime soon because of the great quality of the products.",4 "Nice to be able to change plates on the the stamp press I use the replacement plates when making numerous cards of the same type and want to stamp different things on the inside and outside of the cards. I might want to use a different salutation stamp or individual alphabet stamps and can change them as needed, leaving the image stamp(s) on the plate so they will stamp in the same space on every card.",4 "nice addition these plates are nice but if you only stamp things occasionally as I do they really are not a must for the system. i personally don't need to keep my stamps set up for future use but for those that do these would be great!",4 "just right I bought this as a gift for my 3 and 6 year old neices, but after getting it out of the box, even my 6 year old son wanted to play on it! It's very durable but light enough to move easily and has the ability to flip the beam so that you're balancing on a thinner piece. The only concern I had was that it's not attached to the base, it just fits in, hopefully that will be enough to keep it sturdy. All in all, a great product and would recommend!",3 "Balance Beam I purchased this toy for lmy 3 year old who is develomentally delayed.It is well constructed and can bear my weight with is a lot more than recommended. It also breaks down for easy storage and the width can be changed to a more challenging size.It is a very good coordination tool for her. It is not a toy she plays with on her own so and will only do it if other kids do it before her.",2 "Highly Recommended - With a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old, both of whom could use a wee bit of improvement with their overall coordination, I decided to order this balance beam as a Christmas gift. My wife was skeptical. She didn't think it would be any fun and thought that the kids would soon lose interest. Boy was she wrong.It's been a month and a half since it arrived and every single day since we've got it, the kids have played with it. Because the item is a bit long, my wife will often put it away to clear some space, but inevitably within hours the kiddies request that we set it back up.While not exactly educational, from a results perspective, our kid's overall balance has definitely improved in the short time that we've had it. From a build quality perspective, it's very well made and quite solid. It can be set in the wide or narrow position, though in our case we've only used the wide. It did hold me at 195lbs, though I will admit I was a bit apprehensive and holding my breath. Optimally it's for children and people under 100 lbs or maybe even 150 lbs.Overall we're extremely satisfied with this purchase!!",4 "Sturdy and fun. The balance beam is made of real maple wood. It is very sturdy for a young child.It has two ways of using it -- one wider balance beam and turned on its side as a narrower one. It's very nicely done, easy to use, easy to take apart and put away when not in use.",4 "kids enjoy this I bought this balance beam for the obvious reason that I wanted my kids to improve their balance, especially the younger ones. I must say that the kids really do like it, especially the 3 and 5 year old, and we've made up some games to keep things fun (we put some disks down around the beam and tell them they're walking over lava, for example). In my mind, mission accomplished.My wife, however, objects to the price. As pictured, this beam is basically a 6 foot 2x4 with a couple holes on a base. The wood is decent quality and finished, but as she points out, it's an expensive 2x4.Regardless, I'm happy the kids are using this and working on their balance.",2 "good, quality balance beam We bought this balance beam for our 4-yr old daughter and she really enjoys playing with it. It has helped her improve balance and coordination. The balance beam is sturdy and easy to move around for storage.",4 "It was just ok I am not sure that I think it a good product. First, the price is high for a 2 x 4 piece of maple. I bought it for a 4 and 6 year old and it was not steady as they tried to walk on it. $49 to $59 would have been a more fair price.",2 "I wouldnt buy this concept is good just wasnt worth the money was so embassed when I open this product it was for a birthday, looks just like wood I went to the hardware store and lay on top of each other returend next day",0 "Balance beam Just a board and two smaller boards. Not worth the $70 I paid. You can go to home depot and buy board for $10. Crap!",0 "keep looking These fit the purpose but I would recommend them to anyone and if I had used them before I wouldn't have bought them. They are not bery stable. They wobble when the kids walk on them and they are very slippery. I put a strip of duck tape down the middle so the kids wouldn't slip when they walked on them.",2 "Good depending on what your looking for My 2 year old just started gymnastics so I got her this beam when the class ended this year because she loves it so much. For now it's good enough but I'm kind of wishing I would have gotten one she can grow with. This is basically equal to a 2x4. I wish for now I would have taken a treated board and screwed some feet on the ends.",3 "A big hit !! My grandchildren love this. Big and small, they all use it. Can be used indoors or out. I Highly recommend the crash mats too.",4 "Cats Pillow Case The product was exactly as shown, fast delivery, would recommend this seller to anyone.Thank you",4 "Just what she wanted My grown daughter & I both took beginning crochet classes and she really took off! She wanted these for her birthday and was very happy with them.",4 "great price and great product great scissors and hard to find this size. Used lots of scissors and these are my favorite great scissors and hard to find this size. Used lots of scissors and these are my favorite. Nice and sharp",4 "Flat Needle Broke While the cranked weaving needle is quite sturdy, both the flat needles are very thin and cheaply made. The flat cranked raffia needle broke at the thread end within a month. I was afraid the the other flat needle would do the same, so I didn't even bother with it and just ordered a better needle. I used the needle for lacing braided rugs, so there was some stress on the needle at times, but nothing major. I'm sure these would be fine if you were using them for something that didn't put any stress whatsoever on the needle. Otherwise, I would skip these if you are looking for flat needles.",2 "good stuff First off, I do not work for this company as some reviewers do. I'm a hobbyist who experimented with this brand alginate and arrived at the following conclusion...This is a good product. It mixes surprisingly well, easy and sets in good time, not too fast and not too slow. Its skin safe and silica free which is cool. If its going to be used for dental impression mold making from the subjects mouth, it has a pleasant minty taste so no worries about chemically residue in the mouth. The mold deteriorates after a couple of days as the water in it evaporates. so its important to work quickly (but not so quickly that you're racing the clock). i wanted to use it for a creative art project but it didn't do what i wanted it to do, i needed a silicone based compound. For the creative types, this stuff is good for fun disposable kid projects too. I recommend Hollywood brand alginate. its worth it.",3 "Works Great Good stuff. Works as it should. Dries fast! 2-3 minutes w/ warm water. 8-9 minutes with cold.",4 "Took a few tries It took a few tries to get this stuff to work right - temperature is very critical. It works very well and has lots of detail. Very fun stuff with kids art projects, so long as you watch the temperature carefully and act quickly once it is ready to use. I would recommend sifting it before use so that it does not tend to clump.",3 "craft molding powder It is a good product. We had fun using it. The measurement were in ounces/grams so we had to do some conversions to get the right amounts of water and powder, but overall it was what we were looking for.",3 "Horrible I bought 4 boxes of this stuff, and only got 1 to work out of them all. With two of the boxes I followed the instructions exactly, and the mix turned into a fast drying clumpy mess. With the other two I decided to try different powder-water ratios and got one of them to work with a 2-1 ratio.Complete garbage, I will never use their product again.",0 "Good Cricut Cartridge This is an older Cricut cartridge, but a good one. I don't believe it is available anymore from Cricut, & all Cricut cartridges are much cheaper through Amazon.",4 "Base Camp Cricut Cartridge Bought this for my daughter in law. I have it and love it!!! Use it all the time. 2 friends loved it so much, they bought it also.",4 "Incredible Quality Williamsburg has such a good quality of paint. The lead white is incredibly smooth and vibrant. As long as it is not sanded or ingested, it is not toxic to use. I would reccomend this to anyone serious about making a strong painting.",4 "Sew D'Lite Supreme Portable Sewing Machine 11401 This machine is made in China and comes with no instructions. There is a cryptic chart pasted to the top of the machine. I was able to figure out the threading sequence, but the throat plate was loose. There are no instructions for positioning the throat plate. It seems to need the needle holder and presser foot removed in order to reposition the throat plate, but the screw holding them is so soft it will not unscrew without destroying the fitting.The drop in bobbin has a little chart for the correct alignment of the thread: counterclockwise or clockwise. x or o. What does that mean? Is it + or 0?I have no idea.I have searched in vain on line for instructions for this machine without success.",0 "You need to remember it is not full size sewing machine! Considering the price and taking into consideration what it is made for, it is a great little machine. I've been sewing since I was 4 and have sewn just about everything. Because of my experience I was able to get this machine up and running. I don't recomend this machine for first time sewers or inexperienced or limited experienced sewers, or children. Unless you want them to hate sewing. You do need to have patients and ""if all else fail READ THE DIRECTIONS"" ;-) The instruction manual is necessary in order to thread it properly and for information on the bobbin. With all that being said it is a great little machine to do mending or light sewing. I would never make a tu tu with it. LOL",4 "This Sew D'Lite Supreme sewing machine is lightweight. This machine worked well for me new out of the box. It is a cheap and inexpensive way to teach a child to sew. Great for small stitch repairs, smaller projects. It is not a real sewing machine but it has it purposes, such as teaching and small quick repairs. 4 stars!",3 "battery cross reference booklet It came on time. It is exactly what I was looking for to find the right batteries. I am very pleased.",4 "Very Cute I bought this to make for my mom and I haven't actually gotten around to making it yet, but it came on time and it's brand new. I'm very happy with this purchase.",4 "Not for Newbies I love the picture, but there is no guidance outline on grid and yarn colors are too similar in colors (i.e., tan/flesh/light taupe/oatmeal). The yarn colors should be separated into each of their respective categories and their wrappers should be titled according to its color classification. Maybe okay for a pro with good eyes and has the time (and patience) to count lines in the grid as to where to start and to hold the yarn up to sunlight to try and figure out what color resembles. Would not recommend - too time consuming and frustrating.",0 "Great product in great condition in timely manner - thank you! It's in the title!Great product in great condition and delivered in a timely manner - thank you!Will use Amazon again and again.Amazon usually has what I'm looking for a reasonable price and I appreciate having it available.",4 "Great to pass the time This was a project I finished within two weeks and I loved it. It also arrived before the scheduled due date.",4 "Excellence in craftsmanship I must say that previous to having in my hand the Tronex Model 7223, I did have a very good pair of flush cutters, but this Tronex model 7223 is soooo excellent in cutting to the tiniest detail in wire jewelry. I am so pleased with them, and they are worth every bit their price and give my wire jewelry pieces a professional look. If you want to do excellent work, invest in the very best of tools - these are a must for wireworkers.",4 "MUST have for wire work!! When you work with wire for jewelry, there are a lot of cuts. This item makes the cleanest, neatest, closest cuts ever! Money well spent.",4 "Best cutters AND best customer service Not only are these the best cutters I've ever had, with a TRUE flush cut, but the customer service is FABULOUS. I had a student snag my brand new pair when I wasn't watching and she used them to cut memory wire. Sure, I'd told the class that they were great cutters, and had brought them in along with my other personal tools to show them what was out on the market, but GAH! I thought that was an expensive week of use, but emailed the company asking for help -- they responded within minutes and I could NOT be happier.HIGHLY recommended (from a full-time jewelry designer who seems to collect tools).",4 "my favorite cutters I have been making jewelry for about 14 years. I had and still do use Lindstrom cutters for some applications, however I have to have my Tronex cutters. They allow me to get into tighter spaces, they cut very easily and smoothly. I love them!",4 "Extremely pleased with this tool and the service from the company. I received the tool in just a couple of days, and I am totally pleased with the professionalism of the company, as well as the tool. It is exactly as it was described, works beautifully and I am very happy with the whole process. Thank you so very much. Bobbi Akin",4 "Fantastic flush cutting tool! I started doing wire wrapping and needed a new flush cutter for ends, etc. I have two other non-distinct cutters that do the job, but not quite good enough to get those little wrapped ends that, literally, need to disappear. I have Wubber, Lindstrom and Tronex tools, and hands down, I love the Tronex the best. The ergonomic handles are a pleasure to hold, as I have arthritis in my fingers and wrist. My hands don't get tired using these tools. The cutting edge on this flush cutter is a dream, it cuts close and clean and my wire wraps never looked better. You don't need a lot of pressure and the angled tips get into those very tight spots. I highly recommend these cutters for any jewelry maker/wire wrapper.",4 "Super great! These cutters are worth the price (an arm and a leg). They make my jewelry look even more professional and are a pleasure to use. Wish I had found them 10 years ago.",4 "Tronex razor flush cutters This is an expensive cutter, but if you work with fine wire a lot and need to get into narrow spaces, it could be worth the cost. It is very comfortable and works well, as do the accompanying pliers. I recommend this brand.",4 "Worth the money Buy these cutters you will be happy you did.They cut through wire like a hot knife through butter.",4 "Best cutters ever! I a jewelry artist and I try and buy the best tools I can afford. I didn't think I could afford these so I waited until Christmas to put them on my list. I got them this year and, I have to say, these are the most fantastic cutters I've ever used!!! Razor sharp---they cut through wire and thread. Super precision noses can get into tight spaces. I chose the longer handles and I prefer them to the short handles...they just feel better in my hand. If you can afford them, get them! You won't be disappointed.",4 "Buyer Beware of What Your Buying! Purchased as gift for Graduate Student in Metal Arts. On first attempt to use cutting a very narrow gauge memory wire commonly used in jewelry making the cutting edges of the tool were damaged after making only 2 cuts. There was a nick in the cutter edge where cuts were made. Called Tronex who advised that these cutters can only be used on very softest of wire materials such as silver. Tronex advised to ship cutters back and they would attempt to repair. Upon receipt they advised that cutters were not repairable and replaced with another pair that was cosmetically unsaleable as new product.Buyers should beware that cutters are only designed for very soft metal wires. This needs to be highlighted and spelled out more clearly in product description. My sense was that this was not the first call Tronex had received on this issue. For $50 a pair I expected a better range of performance from this product.I believe Tronex makes a good product and did stand by their product. If you buy this Model 7223 be aware of it's limitations.",2 "Portable Knitting Needles Your classic sized 15 needles in a nice portable sized. Made of 100% natural bamboo and works like a dream with the skinner textured yarns. I'd give these as a gift for family and friends.",4 "americana quilt I like this pattern but not the color choice so I changed it to a pink and burgundy haven't finished it yet so no pictures.",2 "quilts for working. I have used Jack Dempseys products before, I have always found them to be of good quality and easy to work with.The price is about average for them also.",4 "Extremely pleased I am so pleased with the Jack Dempsey stamped quilt blocks I ordered through Amazon. I saved a great deal of money on the product and it saved an enormous amount of time because I did not have to drive all over town trying to find the number of packages I needed to make my quilt. This is the third quilt I have made from patterns designed by this company and they are beautiful when finished. The first one I made went home with an exchange student from China. She loved it. I would highly recommend these products to everyone.",4 "Quilt Blocks I am very happy with the fast services I received for these quilt blocks. They arrived on time and now have them completed.",4 "Broke within 2 hours Save your money, both mine broke within the first night. I was stringing beads and then tried to add them to yarn. They both broke.",0 "Wire broke One wire broke right away. I have never had that happen before. The second one has worked ok so far.",2 "Coming of Age on a Greek Isle -- Circa 1978 Minnie Warburton tells the sad tale of Delphine, a fifteen year old girl with emotional baggage hurled at her at an extremely young age by her two unthinking parents. Summering on the Greek isle of Mykonos, Delphine ponders the relationship she has with her mother, Nicole, a confused and immature beauty who runs through men like other women run through lipstick, her father, David, Harvard graduate and historian with a penchant for the bottle and Amanda, her eleven year old sister, as different from her as night is to day. Considered a troublesome child, Delphine carries the knowledge of being an unwanted child throughout her early years and into her adolescence which we learn through Warburton's technique of using the events on Mykonos as a frame for a chronological flashback of Delphine's life. On Mykonos, Delphine struggles to make sense of herself and her feelings for her family and its strangled history while simultaneously careening head first into a sexual relationship which she later regrets. It is only through her meeting with Valerie and her 17 year old son Simon, does Delphine find the nurturing and understanding she needs and embarks on an idyllic sojourn which includes the security and affection she so badly needs. An accepting reconciliation is reached as the summer draws to its conclusion.Written in 1979, this novel captures the free spirit of life on Mykonos with its nightlife and sun bleached vistas. Warburton does a fine job of conveying the loneliness of the newborn Delphine as she yearns for her mother's love, finds some comfort in the arms of the stern hired nurse and loses respect for her prissy controlling father. Warburton expertly details the feelings Delphine has for her sister, before and after her birth; in fact, these passages are rather painful to read, so real is the emotional discharge and disintegration of the little girl and the abject misunderstanding of her by the adults. I particularly enjoyed Warburton's portrayal of Valerie--a bit of a 70s nurturer who although well aware that the day will come when her son has his own separate life, nevertheless dreads her time alone. Warburton's insights here are quite lovely.Although the ""love affair"" and Delphine's sophisticated attitude regarding the ephemeral quality of relationships in general seem a bit blase, the author manages to convey the world weariness of the girl quite well and hence renders her character's actions and musings as psychologically believable.All in all, this sad little story reflects a distressing emotional abyss that two self-centered parents unwittingly transfer to an innocent child and causes this reader to reflect on how disasterous unthinking words and neglect condition a young mind.",2 "Great value and works wonderfully Good quality product - would like the tension screw to be a little heaver. Next one I buy will be a larger size.",3 "Size is a little too big. Nice size for getting more of the transfer on, but the center is a little hard to get to work. Hoop functions fine.",2 "Wrong color I ordered this hoop in blue so that I could make a baby mobile out of it for a baby boy. I got orange, so I won't be able to use it for what I was going to use it for. Works great as an embroidery hoop though! Be aware that you don't get to pick the color you get. I wish I would have known.",3 "putting my w0rld in a circle n0t that many 0f us like t0 d0 embridery the 0ld way we were taught when young (under 35 ign0re that statement) . The t0wn I live in has 1 st0re and 1 0nly f0r purchasing supplies needed fr d0ing hand embr0idery w0rk. They disc0ntinued carrying the supplies. Thank G0d I was able t0 find what I needed 0n Amaz0n, and n0t 0r the first time either. This h00p is exactly as 0ne I learned 0n 0ver 60 yearss ag0 except that it is mmade 0f sturdy plastic instead 0f metal..which can rust in very humid areas. Adjustable tensi0n screw t0 set h00p f0r anything fr0m silks t0 denims. I am a happy camper n0w. N0 m0re wal-mart. I'll c0ntinue t sh0p at Amaz0n",4 "Great purchase! A little big for my needs, but that was my fault. It is a great purchase though. Shipping was fast, too!",4 "Perfect for Crossstitch This mid-sized hoop is perfect for doing crossstitch and embroidery. The plastic is light weight so it is easy to hold on to for an extended time, and is also light to carry in my tote bag. The screw on the hoop holds the tension tight so you get even stitches. For most projects this hoop will work very well.(The color I got was blue. I was not picky about what color they sent, but if you want a certain color, email the seller and I bet they would work with you.)",4 "Love this hoop! This is the first hoop I've ever seen that actually maintains the tension on the fabric. I Love this item!",4 "Great for cross stitch I ordered this for a cross stitch project I bought on Amazon, and it worked perfectly. It holds the fabric well and gave me enough space to work on a good portion of the pattern at a time. Great buy!",4 "Hoop I am using this right now for a project I am doing. It makes doing cross stitch so much easier and nicer. I am so glad I bought this. It works great for me.",3 "It grips! Great! A good-sized hoop for punch-needle embroidery! Much less having to move a smaller hoop from place to place - which can be really frustrating.",4 "Good Deal I believe i dont have much to say but only that the item do what it should do. It is a nice one stuff.",4 "Seems well-made I haven't used this yet. My only concern is that the plastic won't hold the fabric tightly enough. I guess I'll know soon!",4 "Easy to use hoop Got this to try my hand at embroidery. The one they sent was yellow, not blue, but that's a quibble. It looks sturdy, but only use will prove that. The screw to adjust to different weights of fabrics is easy to turn, and looks like it won't fall out.",4 "No Plastic When it comes to a sewing loop, buy wood. Wood hangs on to the material whereas plastic allows the material to slip through.",0 "Great in use, hard to handle The product is simple: a strip of glue on a clear plastic backing. Cut the strip (with its backing) to the desired length, press the sticky side onto one surface, peel off the backing, and stick something else to the exposed side of the glue. It gives a strong bond. It's very flexible, so you can push it into irregular surfaces. It's incredbly tacky, like that stuff in a glue trap for mice, and sticks to just about anything clean, dry, and dust-free. It neater than liquid glue and doesn't need to dry, so it works on non-porous surfaces. It doesn't react with any of the plastic surfaces I've tried. I can't vouch for its permanence, since I have only a few months of experience with it, but I'll keep an eye on it.So why don't I give it that fifth star? The little problem is that the strip of glue has appreciable thickness. You can still feel the lump even behind fairly heavy card stock - two-sided tape is much thinner. The big problem is that it's a bear to work with. Measuring out the right amount takes care, since you have to work with the sticky side exposed. Holding it by the clear support and aligning the glue strip to an edge takes care and practice. And even when you've done that right, there's some tendency for the glue line to fold up into a lump in the middle, or fold over at the end. Also, it's a bit pricey compared to a line of white glue the same length and width.This is a good adhesive, and does many things that others can't. It's not the easiest to use and it doesn't do every kind of job, but after just a little while using it, I'm stuck on it.-- wiredweird",3 "Crafty fan I love this stuff! I can cut the glue line to whatever length I need, and it's so sticky that whether I'm putting something heavy in a scrapbook or wrapping a present in fabric, I know that it's secure.",4 "Not Actual Dots... I suppose I should have known better when seeing that the product states that it is a ""continuous line"". I purchased glue dots before, and remember them being actual dots, which I really liked for scrapbooking. Just know that this is actually a line of double-sided glue. Still works great... kind of a pain when unrolling because it gets stuck to everything. I prefer the dots to the continuous line and would opt for that next time.",2 "Good For The Job I Needed It For I have air filters that need cutting to fit the air cleaners. I know, I should have gotten the size that fit but, the one made for it is almost twice the price and the one I got fits all but being about 1 1/2 inched too long at the top. I have to cut, then glue some thin pasteboard in to get it right and this does exactly what I need. Hunter needs to lower the price of their original filters, or redo all the HEPA tech filters to fit older models! I find $54 for 1 filter is too steep every 6 months. So I got a 3 pack (1 large and 2 small) for a different configuration they came out with. I now pay about $54 for all 3! The small ones are a bit tall, but other than that I'm satisfied with cutting to fit and saving $$. Being retired is NOT fun sometimes. :(",4 "Glue Dots These things are so incredible. I used them to attach a beaded fringe to mini lampshades for a chandelier. The glue is strong and the dots are so easy to use.",4 "Great item Hi,I Love this stamp and the ""dial"" idea,It works great for me, you also need to get a separate good quality ink pad and you are good to go,A kind ""thank you"" is always nice to get :)",4 "wrong picture!!! The wrong ribbon is posted with this ribbon. This is actually an orange ribbon with blue dots NOT the rainbow ribbon pictured. I ordered expecting what is pictured and had a deadline to meet and it messed everything up. We aware that you are not ordering what is pictured here!!!!",0 "Best Threader Evah I should have bought one of these years ago. I'd been using a folded piece of paper to thread my tapestry needles when sewing with yarn, and as I age it becomes harder to get that done. This threader works so well, it's almost a pleasure to seam a sweater.",4 "Wonderful, wonderful!! I knit a lot, and this means that I sew in the ends of yarn...lots of ends of yarn! Whether the yarn is a fine fingering, lace weight, or a sturdy worsted weight, no problem. This little gem works perfectly...the 'eye' of the threader slides out of its slot when needed, and easily slips right back when finished. Plus, I really apprecaite the fact that you don't need a magnifying glass!! I've had other yarn threaders, but this is easily the best I've found yet, and it is a MUST in my knitting tool kit.It has a nice weight, isn't flimsy, works beautifully, and it looks good. What more could one ask of a tool?I am especially pleased that Amazon carries this threader, because when last year, when out of town, I accidentally left my own at a friend's house, and I wasn't able to find a replacement at any of the MANY stores I visited. Thanks Amazon!!",4 "Not what I expected... Artists, if you are like me, then you are not very good at math or measuring. You do not pay attention to math and you just go for what is the cheapest tube.Fellow artists, do not waste your money here. The tube is 5 dollars + shipping and is as long as my middle finger and is as wide as the width of probably two quarters, if that. It's not worth 5 dollars. Trust me.Go to your local Micheal's store or a random craft store and buy a cheaper tube of ultramarineor mix it.just don't buy this product.",0 "Wrong size on listing HiPlease change the size listed on this product. You have it listed as 2 inch wide. It should be 24 inches wide.",4 "Useful and useful! I feel it is little bit thinner than I expected but paper quality is awesome and very useful.I like it.",3 "nice trace nice professional quality muted yellow trace. not like that white stuff that non-professionals are drawn to because it looks more like regular paper or that hideous bright yellow that noobs like to use",3 "Super useful and great conditions It was just what I needed and I have been using this roll a lot and still have paper. AWESOME !",4 "It's translucent! I bought this mistakenly thinking it was opaque paper. It is not. It is thin and translucent like tracing paper. It's durable though. I just doubled it up for my project.",3 "Must Have!!! If you are a beader or just work on small crafts the tidy craft tray is a must have. Love the combo with larger tray for larger objects.",4 "Great for embossing powder and glitter. These trays are pretty self explanatory and do what they are supposed to do well. The large one is VERY large. Tip: wipe the inside of the trays with an anti-static pad before using and the glitter or embossing powder slides right out, otherwise you will be fighting static and everything will stick to the tray.",4 "AWESOME Love these trays, they are a wonderful size for decorating cards etc. I was glad to see they have a plug to hold in glitter etc.Been using these a lot for card making.",4 "Not as Pictured Everything arrived timely and in good condition. My only complaint was that the items were not as pictured. I was expecting to receive the vacation and celebration shape cutter templates as the picture showed, but received two different ones instead.",2 "Easy to use, very reflective I added this to my bike and helmet for added visibility. Reflects light well on skinny spaces.",4 "A huge roll of brown paper Great for wrapping books This roll is massive. It can be unwieldy to cut but for the price is a great value. I sell books online and wrap them in this sturdy brown paper. No complaints, just look at the measurements to make sure you have enough room for this....",4 "really HUGE!!! The paper quality is perfect--exactly right for wrapping, covering.I just didn't realize it was a tremendously wide roll! I thought i was buying a 200' standard width roll of wrapping paper. It is meant for bulletin boards or wrapping huge items.But I think we will saw it in half to make two big rolls.The actual craft paper is wonderful.",3 "Good Fair price for this large roll. Lots of uses including; animal cage liner, gift wrap, drop cloth, and more. Paper isn't too thin.",4 "Love! This paper is great! Not to thick, not to thin... Perfect for wrapping or for a craft project. I think this will last me forever, but if I run out, I'll be buying more of this! I did most of my christmas wrapping with this paper and cute ribbon, everyone loved it!",4 "HUGE roll I bought this to wrap my Christmas presents in this year and it worked out great. I don't know what I was expecting, but the roll is HUGE! It will last me forever. Great for wrapping, drawing on, and using as a drop cloth type surface. It is a mid-weight paper so it's very versatile.",4 "Better than Walmart $10 for .6 square feet of wrapping paper from Target? Yeah, bunch of crap. I decided I was tired of being screwed by Target, so we ordered this instead. It's a lot thicker than wrapping paper, making it tougher to wrap stuff with, but at least it doesn't tear as easily. Expect to store it, because this will last you for a decade.",4 "Great wrapping paper! Love the basic paper for wrapping. Paint, color, stamp, add a black and white photo with a red border, etc. My Christmas gifts looked great!",4 "Great paper Great heavyweight paper for wrapping gifts all year round!The roll is very heavy, though so be aware when you set up your "gift wrapping station".I think I underestimated how much paper this would be. I'm sure we can use it for crafts, mailing, and everything else, though. It is very high quality.",4 "Best Crafting purchase EVER Ive used this roll for so many things! A creative table runner for thanksgiving, homemade wrapping paper, and im sure the list will continue. I still have so much left over! Definitely a steal! The paper is good quality and you can do so many things with it!",4 "paper for guinea pigs We use this paper to cover the cages of our guinea pigs and it works well! the paper is strong even when slightly wet and makes weekly cleanup easy!",4 "It's paper all right It's certainly paper!There's plenty of it and it's pretty heavy. I was using it for making clothing patterns and it does its job well, but every once in a while gets very small tears. So it's nice and heavy duty but as with all paper, don't put too much stress on one spot, I guess.It is almost too heavy for my use but I'm considering that a good quality and just the wrong tool for the job.",3 "So great We will have this forever. Lots of great uses for this and a huge roll. Perfect for tables, gift wrap and home projects",4 "LOVE!! Huge huge roll! Wrapped all my Cmas gifts with it and it was SO fun to decorate the paper...everyone loved it. Never have to buy wrap again, just ribbons/etc to decorate the packages for any occasion!",4 "Excellent product at a great price. We hadn't really checked the dimensions. We saw that it was supposed be 200 feet of wrapping fun.What a surprise! It was huge! Nearly as tall as I am, though that isn't saying much. It was a fantastic purchase that I'll most likely be able to use for a couple years.",4 "Very nice I like the paper but didn't really think about how tall 48" would be. ha, so it is as tall as my 9 year old son. Good thing is I have enough paper to last a very very long time and use for any type of gift (just changing the ribbon to match the occasion). Thick enough that it doesn't tear easily but thin enough to nice. Definitely recommend.",4 "Great amount for the price Purchased this kraft paper to use as wrapping paper. Good, sturdy paper and a great quantity for the price. I'll be wrapping presents with this paper for a while.",3 "Perfect I ordered this for an unconventional use...I wanted to have something thicker than tissue paper when drafting patterns for sewing and drafting paper is EXPENSIVE. This was a PERFECT substitution for what I was looking for and is sturdy enough that I will be able to reuse the patterns I make!! An additional bonus, it makes wonderful wrapping paper when you allow your children to decorate the paper for their special sibling/parent/grandparent/whomever!",4 "Great for wrapping paper I've used this for wrapping all of my Christmas presents this year, and it will last me another couple of years as well! It looks very cute tied up with some red and white twine. My kids love it for crafts as well. Great value.",4 "Good quality Very thick, sturdy paper for whatever you need it for. We're stamping our own giftwrap this year, and our stamps aren't bleeding through. Tape sticks well to it. No complaints here, and holy hell is it a lot of paper for your money.",4 "Excellent! Must buy for projects, shipping, wrapping gifts! Last year we wanted to do a vintage style Christmas and chose to wrap our gifts in this paper with thin rope. Everyone was thirilled. I also use it for wrapping packages for shipping as opposed to using heavy boxes, very protective and thick paper. Also great for projects such as spray painting objects and the like. I need to buy more!",4 "Great Weight, Good for multiple purposes I have to say I was a little reluctant to purchase such a large roll for my business needs but the weight of the paper sounded good and I took the leap. I figured the worst that could happen would be I'd be stuck with enough craft paper for the kids to last a lifetime. The weight of the paper is strong enough I'm able to use this to create my own shipping envelopes. I also use it wrap the product I'm shipping for double protection. In that way- it saves me a ton from having to purchase $1.49 bubble mailers or packs of envelopes from office supply. It's doubly handy in making a nice wrapping paper that you can decorate. It's inexpensive for the amount you get plus the weight- I've already used to to make pirate sails for a birthday party, wrapping paper, shipping envelopes, and quick signs. Will be purchasing again.... if I ever run out!",4 "Kraft Wrapping Paper I used this item to pack lamps, pictures, and other fragile items for a long-distance move. I'd seen professional movers use a similar product when packing up our household on past occasions. The weight of the paper ensured the item would be cushioned from on-the-road jostling. I won't make another move without it.",3 "Nice, heavy paper We definitely got our moneys worth with this product. It was nice thick paper, too. Makes a beautiful natural looking gift wrap when a nice ribbon is added.",4 "Perfect for picture frame backing! I purchased this roll of brown paper especially for sealing the backs of picture frames. It shrinks perfectly and does what I wanted it to do.",4 "just as described Just what I was looking for! It stands up to acrylic paint and it won't seep through to the other side.",4 "Birthday Madness I bought this kraft paper while planning my daughter's First Birthday. I wanted a material that I could use for a wide-range of purposes at the Birthday Party (table-cloth for food, wrapping paper, sign material, book-making, etc...) and I found it in this product. We used compostable plates, bowls and spoons, so I wanted something to go with the ""natural"" look of those items.I dressed it up by contrasting the kraft paper with a lot of white lace (both real and paper). I used a paper-punch that creates an edge that looks like lace for many of my signs. The contrast of the brown and the delicate white lace was quite beautiful.I only used a fraction of the roll for the Birthday Party and am excited to have plenty left over for future art projects.I am giving this product 4 stars because my only issue is that it is not a heavy enough weigh. It feels lighter than a 50lb paper. But, overall, you can't find a better value for your dollar. A great find!Check out my blog for photos of the First Birthday Party... [...]",3 "satisfied customer I am an art teacher and I usually order brown butcher paper rolls from art catalogs. This roll is perfect for my students' mummy case design projects because it is wider and thicker than other rolls I have used in the pass.",4 "Good Quality I got this for gift wrapping since I have all of my family out of state and wind up shipping pretty much everything. It lasts forever! and while not stylish, it does a good job of wrapping things in heavy duty paper for shipping or just regular wrapping needs...lol",3 "Perfect Great for making your own wrapping paper. Very thick with out being heavy. Can write on it without it bleeding through.",4 "better than expected I bought this paper to line a whelping box as I breed Great Danes. we generally use newspaper roll ends but I wasn't able to get any before this last litter and bought this instead. When it arrived, I was pleasently surprised. It is a nice, heavy-weight paper of great quality, without a waxy finish. It contained the mess well, is easy to change out, and now I'm using it to start potty training my 6 week old puppies. I just ordered another roll for my next litter",4 "Exactly what is expected and a great deal This item on Amazon is an amazing deal. To get all this high quality paper shipped to my door for such a low price is amazing. I use it mostly for packing paper but it will do for a multitude of uses. I find no negatives to purchasing this item.",4 "Great value, high quality wrapping paper Purchased on Amazon when I was moving. Pleasantly surprised by actual size and quality of product delivered. This is easily a $50-$60 item (for $20). Wrapped every plate, bowl, glass individually and had more than enough for packing and padding other items. Safer than bubble wrap for protection (because items wrapped in bubble have no give). Since the move we've used this packing paper to wrap gifts and have the remainder of the roll in the closet. Compare to packing paper in stores - stores have less quality, less volume, more price. Very happy with this purchase.",4 "Did what is is supposed to do Smooth, sturdy, thick enough, decent price for amount of paper. Nothing exciting about wrapping paper so not much to say about it. It did the job.",3 "used this for packaging during house move Was able to use half a roll and that sufficed for moving all of our breakables!We sold the rest, good quality, fast shipping.",4 "Great price for such a large amount You can't beat this price for the amount you get on a roll. It stretches a whole football field, INSANE.",4 "Received quickly and worked perfect for my project This roll of paper worked out perfectly for my project. It is a really good heavy paper.",4 "great price! Last year we went over the budget for our Vacation Bible School. This year I wanted to get under budget as much as possible. I checked the regular places for a price on brown kraft paper. All I saw was over a hundred $. What a great savings with no shipping and handling and way under a 100. I bought a total of 3 rolls. I saved over $200 and we have enough brown kraft paper for at least 2 years or more. thanks. Now where can I find inexpensive cheesecloth by the yard?",4 "Huge roll, very fragile This paper is a good value for the money. I had a large-scale project that required LOTS of craft paper, and this fit the bill. The amount of paper you receive is astounding. I was able to fully cover a 10 foot by 30 foot space and create artwork on top of it using more paper, and I still had some leftover. I will say that the paper is pretty fragile, and ripped while we were trying to hang it. However, I received so much that it wound up not being an issue. If you don't need heavy duty paper, this will be a good value.",2 "Smells Paper is fine, thicker than what we had before, which is good. But it seems to stink up the room, can't really describe the smell, it's not moldy but it's not usually paper smell either and you can definitely tell as soon as you open the door. We have about 3 sq ft of it lay out on the floor in a small bedroom, its been there for almost 2 months now and still stinks. Maybe it's just this particular roll ...",2 "Did the job I recently used this a filler and cushion for packing box for moving. The paper was thick and strong enough for average household stuff. A note of caution you might not need all the length of the roll, as for me I had to dump more than 60% of it as I was shedding weight for the move.",3 "Not the Usual Usage LOL I ordered this paper for the kitties at Friends of Felines Rescue Center. They just love to play on this paper after the center closes its doors for the night. It is a no cage facility so the kitties can just play to their hearts content. How do I know that? They have a kitty cam on 24/7 for us to watch. What a hoot! Amazon also donates a percentage of any order to the rescue center when ordered through the link on the center's webpage. Thanks Amazon.",4 "Great quality, middle of the road road price. I'm not going to mark this down for quality. It's perfectly fine and is exactly as described.I looked around for a while without really knowing where to look for a roll of this paper to have a deep-fry cookout last summer. I was shopping mostly for price because it didn't need to be durable (which is rather is) and I didn't need a whole lot of it (which this is). I found this at a much better price than I was finding almost anywhere else and shipping was free (thank god) so I bought it. I have since found slightly less durable paper at a local craft store for a better price and on sale at office supply stores.",3 "item arrived on time, great for parties/crafts/rainy days! i purchased this rolls to cover the tables for my step-sons bday party. i put crayons in a cute vase for the kids to see the wide variety of colored crayons, and they colored the tables while between games, eating, etc.over it all there was lots left to use for another baby shower which will be coming up for my sister, this roll has lots of utilizing and i will be using it to the very end.fash shipping will purchase more before i run out, for sure!",4 "it's huge! I didn't read carefully before ordering. I wanted plain brown paper for gift wrapping. I got a huge roll of brown paper which is too large to keep in the house for gift wrap, but is perfect for spreading on the floor and letting a bunch of kindergarteners scribble on it. So that's who I'm giving it to! (It would get 5 stars for that.)",2 "Best Wrapping Purchase This is the best wrapping purchase I have ever made. Procured this to use to wrap all Christmas presents this past year, and have used it for that and so much more! It comes in handy to use on tables for crafting, you can make your own gift bags with it, envelopes, etc. It is really thick and such a large roll that you won't need to buy more for a long time. For the amount, size and weight, it is amazing that you can get it on Prime shipping as well!",4 "Perfect wrapping paper. Bought this roll for an inexpensive way to wrap presents. This paper is perfect! Thick enough to not show through, and you can write or design on the paper to personalize the wrapping however you want. Also can be used for a variety of other projects around the craft room.",4 "Great for wrapping Used this for Christmas, the natural color looks just like the picture, it is nice and thick and big enough to wrap every single present that we had to put under the tree.",4 "Great wrapping paper! Loved this for christmas wrapping paper. You will need good tape or glue to make it stick otherwise the package will come unwrapped.",4 "Gift wrapping This is perfect for wrapping gifts except that the tape won't stick very well to the paper. We ended up tying it with ribbon each present.",2 "Craft Paper Used this to wrap very large gifts. But have come to use it most often to roll out on the dining room table and draw with the kids! Super fun! And high quality, very thick!",4 "Great Wrapping Paper Great wrapping paper! It's pretty thick, so you need to tape the sides well. Looks great with just a ribbon or cute name tag/sticker.",4 "Awesome So much paper at such a great price. Love it for wrapping gifts for Christmas this year and for other odds and ends.",4 "Fantastic This is such a great deal! You get a generous amount for great quality and it's pretty easy to work with. Got this for wrapping presents and it's done the trick really well.",4 "great buy, very useful paper Bought this for several reasons , great price ! I am using it for wrapping right now , table covering to paint and do crafts.Also for easel . Going to make great banners! Longer roll is a bit awkward to handle but well worth it!",4 "Great For Any Use Great price for amount of paper.I used this to wrap presents, wrap packages that I'm sending in the mail, table top cover, posters, etc.This is a great product for a great price.",4 "nice thick paper Not as much paper as the last roll I ordered but it's heavier weight which is nice.Not a bad price non-the-less.",4 "used at school party and children's church it worked out great the kids had a blast and it rolled onto the tables nicely and stayed in place",4 "School use kraft paper. Just what was needed, heavy kraft paper which we are using for Thanksgiving for Pilgrim outfits and in Social Studies to make sarcophagus.",4 "LOVE THIS PAPER Bought my first roll in June 2011, Now I'm almost out, so I'm back to buy more! I cut this and use it on the floor of my Sun Conure's Large Bird Cage, as well as his travel cage. At Christmas I wrap my gift soaps with it, put twine around it and then use my hot glue gun to decorate it. TALK ABOUT VERSATILE! I'll try and up load a photo of it as a gift wrap. Paper you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!",4 "Worked Great for Move I recently moved and ordered this paper to wrap items and help fill boxes so things don't move. It worked out great and I would use again next time I move. The paper has some structure to it (closer to construction paper than loose leaf) but still able to wrap it around bowls/glasses which was nice.",4 "Parents used this when we were kids and we loved it! My parents used this plain brown paper to wrap the gifts from Santa. The gifts from mom and dad were always wrapped in traditional wrapping paper but Santa's gifts, straight from the toy factory, were wrapped in this stuff. They would tie a bow around it, usually green or red and then write in red marker the name of the recipient and ""from Santa"" in fancy writing. It always felt very special to open gifts wrapped in this paper.",4 "Great for packing The brown paper is the same weight and thickness as brown paper bags. This worked great for wrapping glassware for moving.",4 "Exactly what I needed I used this for table covering at my wedding and it was perfect. Nice and heavy, quality paper. A little finicky with tape in the heat, though. Color is exactly the same as the picture. It would also work for gift wrap or packing paper.",4 "Used it for my wedding! We used this to cover tables at our wedding and it was wonderful! We let our guests color on it with crayons and it was definitely a hit. :)",4 "Awesome Paper! I have used this paper to wrap presents, package items (wrapping and padding), and cover boxes to mail when they had too much writing on them. It has lasted so long as well. When I finally run out, I'm getting another roll!",4 "Heavy Multi-purpose paper I really liked this paper, its heavy weight and pretty thick. Its great for wrapping paper, making rustic looking envelopes, gift bags. Its a great value because you get a pretty large roll! I'm sure it will last me a very long time.",4 "FABULOUS Bought this to cover tables in for Thanksgiving and still had enough to wrap all my Christmas presents in. And even after that I still have 1/2, if not more, of the roll left to put on the tables for the kids to color and draw on. Once my roll runs out I will be buying more of this!",4 "Just what I needed I use kraft paper for a multitude of reasons. I use kraft paper to:++ Pad boxes and its contents that I am shipping++ Wrap items I am shipping prior to placement in shipment boxes++ Wrap shipping boxes, gifts and other items in Kraft paper++ Greatest use is unrolling across the garage floor then letting my children let lose their inner artists with finger paints.This roll is exactly what I thought I was ordering. It is a large roll that was carefully packaged upon shipment. The weight is good quality and is not about to fall apart anytime soon. The item is much cheaper than my local area even with having to be shipped across the country.Recommended!",4 "mle Holy Moley!! this was a LOT bigger than I was expecting. More paper and better quality. I priced a much smaller roll at a local craft store and it was double the price for 1/2 the amount of paper. This was a good deal that arrived quickly.",4 "great value this paper will probably last me forever... but can be used for so many things. I highly recommend this if you are looking for an all-purpose paper for packing, wrapping paper, drop cloth, or kids. good quality too! and with the free supersaver shipping- it is hard to find something similar at a comparable price",4 "Fern Green This is a new name for this color of floss. It is a nice fern color.",4 "Santa's list I am very pleased with this product. There are no 1/4 stitches to do and the shading is vibrant. It is a little unclear where to put the name, but everything is included in the kit except for time to do it and a scissors.",4 "Looks like what it is This was a lot of fun to make. It was a good challenge and looks pretty nice and will be a good Christmas treasure for years to come.",4 "Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch supplier was superfast and accurate I found the listing to be accurate and very fast. I would recommend this supplier to anyone looking to purchase a kit for cross-stitching.",4 "cross stitch kit very surprised that it came with the thread aready separated and coded. will be very helpfull to me and save time. thanks",4 "Great!! I love to stitch...and especially by Dimensions. I just wish the Gold Collection would be easily availabale again. This kit is great with everything included as listed.",4 "Checking his list Enjoying this craft. Love how all the Colors are presorted for you. Only thing confusing is some of the symbols on multiple spots. Overall enjoyable!",4 "Cross Stitch Stocking The product looked even better than I expected it to. I can't wait to begin making it for my son in law.",4 "not for me the product is nice, BUT the fabric is plain blank, so, u have to use the chart which is on the paper. count and figure out yourself everything.. which i don't like since it will take forever!!! i like preprinted fabric with the design to follow. it's much easier, more fun and faster. i am gonna return it",0 "Great Value! This is a great value. I own a childrens clothing boutique. I sew all the items myself & use a lot of elastic. The elastic is great quality. The shipping was fast as well. I will definately order again.",4 """Dope"" Deal! These paints are very high quality and I was surprised at how cheap these were! The shipping was fast too! The only complaint I have is that the cap is random with every can you purchase, so I ended up having to switch the caps with the three I purchased in order to get the line width I wanted. Though there's a cap set you can purchase for these cans that I bought afterward and I highly recommend them for best results!",4 "NICE!!!!! It does what it's suppose to do. Very cool. I recommended this to several people I know.",4 "a neat tool! bought one for my mom, she LOVES IT!Amazon needs to update the photo, but the fasturn rocks!",4 "Incorrect advertising. The Fasturn ad included a storage box.When the order arrived there was not storage box.When I contacted Amazon, they informed me the box was not available any more.At that point they offered 10% refund, I did some calculations and decided I would return the Fasturn for complete refund, I am stillwaiting for the refund to show up on my credit card account summary.",0 "good gift My daughter-in-law told me she wanted to learn to knit, so I found this product online. She likes it very much. Good starter kit.",4 "chalk marker I didnt think this worked very well...could not see the lines after trying over and over...would not purchase again or recommend",2 "Great Way to Revive an Old Typewriter A few years ago, I bought a 1929 Underwood No. 5 typewriter at a local antique shop. Shortly thereafter, a friend of mine gave me a portable Underwood typewriter. I've used this product on both of them in order to loosen up the keys (especially in the second one) with great success. I imagine it would also work well on a sewing machine, but I don't have one (yet), so I can't really comment. If you're looking for a nice, effective lubricant for small metal moving parts, though, I would recommend this product.",3 "Just What I Wanted I bought this for my Sunday School class, and it's worked out great. I teach grades 3-4, and this was perfect to teach them about the Bible. Good-sized, so it's easy enough to see from the back of the room. I'm not sure about durability, as I had it laminated as soon as I got it (after I flattened it - it came rolled up). Overall, great chart.",4 "Books of the Bible poster I was looking for something even more simple than this one but I am very pleased to have this one. It is mounted on foam board for use in the Sunday school.",4 "Great Choice My husband and I love this, so much my husband asked me to buy a second on. I want one for my Mpact girls group and my husband wants one for home.",4 "Books of the Bible Chart Arrived promptly. Looks great on the wall in my Sunday school classroom. It is very colorful and eye catching. It attracts the attention of the students which was the purpose I had in mind.",4 "Great learning tool The chart is just as it was pictured and the delivery was prompt. I am happy with this purchase and would order again.",4 "Satisfied buyer I was happy to receive this poster sooner than expected. I like that it is colorful and it grabs my grandson's attention. The one thing I am not happy with is the book, Song of Solomon is listed as Song of Songs. I don't know if that is a misprint or they just changed the title of that book of the bible. I am keeping the poster because it was a good price, just marking out that title and changing it.",2 "Very Nice Poster! I bought this poster for my Sunday School class. The product is very colorful and durable. I highly recommend it.",4 "Books of the Biblle learning chart I truly love this particular chart since it breaks up the books in category they belong. We purchased another chart also, but this one, though not as fancy as the other chart is more acqurate than the other. This one actually puts the book of Revelation in a separate place of Prophecy. The other chart we purchased listed Revelation with 'General Letters.' Not sure I can agree with that.This chart is so easy for the students to read and follow as we repeat over and over again the order of the books of the Bible. Understanding where a book is and why it is where it is located in the Bible helps when the student is trying to find a Scripture that is needed. It's the general map of the Bible.Thank you and if you know where I can get postcard size with the books of the Bible, we'd be interested.",4 "Review Very timely shipment and the book was in condition as stated. I will definitely be buying from this person again. Thank you",4 "A Unique Product M. Graham's gouache is unique in that they do not add fillers or whiteners to their gouache. They grind their pigments very very fine in order to make them opaque.Great covering ability, most all are highly lightfast and they lift easily.A truly professional art supply.",4 "Quick and easy and ready to light. Not all cigars are the same. Since I prefer a premium (cost more than 3 bucks each) cigar, I want the most each one has to offer. Some larger ring sized cigars seem to do better with a punched hole rather than a chop, v-cut or poked hole. Since this is a self cleaning punch, it makes the task quick and almost effortless. The hole size is adequate and the cap doesn't start to unwrap as often happens with a punched draw hole. For the money, this is well worth the cost to add value (enjoyment value) to my cigars. So far, it's worked on Coronas, Double Coronas, Londales, and a Churchill with good to very good results. If nothing else, you'll have a reason (or good excuse anyway) to comparison smoke your cigars with different cutting techniques and a reason to talk your buddy out of a couple of those aged Maduro beauties from his humidor.",3 "Works as intended. This is the first punch I've bought. I owned many cutters but decided to change it up. I love it. It's small, sharp, and easy to bring to the golf course. I may look for a fancier one in the future, but this one works great. I've probably punched 50 cigars over the last year, and it still seems to work as well as it did on day one by staying sharp and retracting well.",4 "Good enough when you're on the go I've punched at least 20 cigars with this bad boy, and it still creates a good hole, with no tearing. The trick is to twist it, not push it into the cigar. I prefer a typical guillotine cigar cutter, as a punched hole tends to collect tar as you smoke your stogie. Still, having this punch on your key chain comes in handy when you're in a pinch. I'd highly recommend it.",4 "Pretty good It's a little larger then I expected. My last punch was tiny, and unobtrusive, but this one is rather bulky.However it works well, and does the job.",3 "Couldn't figure out how to retract the thing There isn't much to this. It pokes a hole in your cigar so you don't suck up a lung trying to pull smoke through a sealed wrapper.I will stay that it took me awhile to figure out how to retract the thing. I tried pushing on the button again, like a pen, but that didn't work, and because the thing is black it's hard to see the small, round button on the side that retracts the punch. Call me stupid, but I've never used a retractable cigar punch before.",4 "Prefered Over My Guillotine Cutter And Xikar Cutter I've been using guillotine, and Xikar cutters for a couple years, when I decided to give a punch a try (not the cigar brand) I purchased this one, and pulled out a Romeo y Julieta: Verona's Court, I centered it up and drove the blade home.The perfect clean hole was something I wasn't used to. Not cleaning up a pile of tobacco was also an added bonus. I lit the end and took my first pull...nice long draw, very impressed! I continued with the RyJ until about 3/4 through, this is normally where I feel the heat of the cigar, but not with the punch hole.I must admit I keep this on my key chain at all times, and turned my Xikar cutter into a drawer kept back up. Some people mention tar buildup but I have yet to experience this in any of the brands I smoke.Ill be ordering a second punch for my dads birthday this coming August!",4 "Get what you pay for Thought I'd try a punch. I've always gone with a cutter, but figured I'd see what the difference is in actual smoking. Since this is my only experience with a punch I can't compare this one, but it feels very cheap and it gets stuck in the ""out"" position all the time. I monkey with it and eventually it just snaps back like there was nothing wrong with it, but then right away it would get stuck again. Guess it's good to try out, but if I were to keep using a punch I'd find one that works much better.",2 "Be careful with this, you could ruin a cigar! The first time I used this punch, I split the head of the cigar a half-inch down both sides! Thank goodness I wasn't using it on one of my better sticks. I recommend practicing on a cheap stogie to get the hang of it. Just use light pressure, and rotate it back and forth while gently forcing it into the cap of the cigar, don't push it straight in or you will damage the cigar like I did.On a positive note, once you get the hang of it, you are less likely to damage a cigar than you are with guillotine cutters, and cause the wrapper to unravel.",2 "cigar punch hole cutter This device works OK. The retractable blade is a very nice feature. And grip texture is good and came in handy. The blade is not very sharp, I had to force the cut when I used it the first time. It is OK, but I would not send my friends out looking for this one.",2 "Nice cutter, but don't buy black I enjoy this cutter for any medium and higher ring gauge. Nice even punch every time. My only advice would be to get a lighter color, because the button to retract/eject is black, so the black body makes it nearly impossible to see.",3 "does what it says Have to say I was a bit susceptible, I often used a metal skewer, this gizmo works like a charm.Way cheaper here than in tobacco shops, or online cigar sites.",4 "Good This is a nice alternative to the guillotine. The draw is as nice with this as with the other, but there is less cigar wasted. As others have stated, it is a personal preference. I will continue to use both as each has their good aspects.",4 "Awesome. This little doohickey is awesome. If you've never tried a cigar punch before, you owe it to yourself to try one. And at less than a fiver, this is a great way to take one for a test drive. Never ruin a good smoke with a bad cut again. The hole this creates allows for a full and generous draw. The cap stays on and the cigar stays together. No loose bits of tobacco in your mouth, no fraying cigars. This works just as advertised: Deploy the circular blade and make a hole in the head of the cigar, then just push the button on the side and the blade retracts. Pretty slick!I'd like to purchase a nicer one, but this just works so well that I'll keep using it until it falls apart or I lose it. Very happy with this purchase.",4 "Nice Punch I like this punch versus the cutters I used to use. This one is nice because it is retractable. You push the end to extract the blade, punch your cigar and then push the small button on the side to retract the blade and out pops the part of the cigar you punched! Works great, nice and sharp. I'm real happy with it!",3 "Easy to Use, No Mess Punches are easy to use and make clean cuts. Sadly, they can also cause tar to build up in the head of your cigar. It's really a personal preference, the punch vs. the cutter, but you can't deny this one has appeal.",3 "Nice Gift for the Cigar Aficionado I bought this as a gift for my husband for Christmas. This is the style of cutter/punch he prefers over any other, and he's had a hard time finding this style in the tobacco shops locally. He really likes the retractable feature on this one, though, because the others in this similar style come in two pieces and one of the pieces can become loose, fall off, and render the item useless. The price can't be beat, and it's a nice small gift for any cigar smoker.",4 "To bring a stale cigar back This is the product to slow the burn and improve the smoke-cheap and small to carry!!!! Good value great service",3 "Quality Affordable Product The punch was very well made and priced right. It easily goes from concealed key chain to functional punch, and back again. I would recommend it to others.",3 "So much better than a cutter I've used a cutter for years. Never used a punch before, and now I will never go back. This one is great for the proce.",4 "Better than lopping the end off It's small, attaches to any key ring or D ring. I truly believe that puncturing a small hole in the end of my stogie, is a much neater way of enjoying a full flavor cigar. The quality is acceptable, however, I believe $3 and free shipping would be the perfect deal.",3 "The best punch I have ever purchased I have had several punches throughout the years. Each one of them was a keychain and over a month or two it would become loose and I would loose a piece of it. This punch does not break down into pieces so it is very durable.",4 "Cigar Punch A neat punch. I used to have a lighter that had a punch in the end of it, but it broke off. I bought this thing several months ago, and have nad no problems with it at all. The only thing is that the button to retract the punch can be difficult to find; it took me a mintue to find it, but it's not a problem now. I actually bought 2 of these and gave one to my father, and his works just as well as mine does.",4 "Havana Cigar Punch Works well and the price is right. Doesn't get any better than that.LATOR",4 "Love it! I discovered these at an architecture firm years ago and fell in love. They scream quality and high-class to me... a very nice, sleek addition to the workspace of anyone needing a solid scale.The quality of these things is superb and they seem to hold up very well. Highly recommended! Excellent product.",4 "Brand recommended by teacher When I asked my son's kindergarten teacher what supplies the class needed, she immediately said scissors and she specifically recommended the Fiskar brand. According to her, they are the best.",4 "Best for you pre-schoolers Pros:- Great quality (construction and details) product, great brand (Fiskar).- Blunt tip for child's safety- Not dangerously sharp but cuts perfectly on papers, strings, even carboards. Blades are perfectly aligned. Actually useful for many household chores.- Rust resistant- Handles are well suited for little handsCons:- A little pricy (but you can find it on sale for 99 cents a piece at certain times. If you do, grab a couple or more)",4 "WARNING: This is actually scissors NOT lollipops shaped like scissors? I bought these to give to the children for snacks I thought it was a fun and cute way to have a new twist on lollipop suckers but instead it is like 12 actually scissors and the children cannot snack on them. :(",4 "Geat for the little kids. Got this item for my family,...all the little one loves it.Great for light duty jobs,...must have little fingers or your finger get stuck!",4 "Old Standby Disappoints I have used a similar Fiskars model for various household and classroom purposes for years, but after buying this class pack to supply my Montessori classroom I am disappointed. The handles are loosely bonded to the blades so that the tips do not always meet fully. This is frustrating for young scissor apprentices as well as for more experienced users.That said, I have not found a better model at this price. Also, the handles are nearly a perfect size and shape, so I would hesitate to recommend another pair. I would just like to see a better quality build from Fiskars.",1 "Perfect for kindergarten! Best feature: they work for lefties just as well as right-handers! Also great: they're sharp enough but not dangerous, and they have rounded tips. I like the varied colors, too.",4 "Why Fiskars are the best brand for preschoolers If you've ever owned cheap dollar store children's scissors, you'll understand why Fiskars are superior.* They have a blunted tip for safety.* They have excellent paper cutting ability, especially important for children who are just learning or have difficulty handling scissors.* They can be used by both lefthanded and righthanded children.* Though they cut paper, they don't easily cut skin. I can run my hand over the blade without hurting myself.* Quality construction. The blades line up perfectly and the handles don't fall off.I once bought dollar store children's scissors, but now I only buy Fiskars.",4 "Top quality I bought one pair for my grandaughter. I was so impressed, I bought the 12pak for her daycare class. A very good product.",4 "Good for air travelers Scissors are handy to have (and my wife the knitter often needs some) but you can't take them through airport security. UNLESS they are short and have blunt tips like these ones! The TSA allows them, as do most foreign airport security agencies.But sometimes the agents don't follow their own rules. That's when you'll be glad you bought a dozen of them at such a good price and can easily replace the confiscated ones.",4 "Great for Teachers! I love these scissors, they really are helping my kids learn to cut. They are easier to use and sharper than most children's scissors and my lefties don't seem to have any trouble either. Great price and they came right away. Kindergarten Loves Fiskars!",4 "My new favorite scissors I bought a bunch of scissors because scissors keep getting misplaced in my home. Scissors are like one of those accessories, which everyone needs for odd jobs. They can easily get misplaced because they are used so frequently for random tasks. I decided to get a bunch so every room would have a few. Usually, scissors are pretty expensive ($7 a piece for a decent pair). These scissors were a good price and had excellent reviews. Fiskar is a great brand. I've noticed that these scissor types are well made. I'm pleased with the quality of this product. I use the scissors to open boxes, cut paper, and remove packaging material.",4 "scissors scissors everywhere but no paper! I received the Fiskars Kids' Scissors promptly and they are exactly what I want for my adult students. I teach fine beadwork design and these scissors are necessary for the fishing line that we use as thread. Other brands of kids' scissors are really inferior.",4 "great kid's scissors I have been teaching pre-schoolers with special needs for 30+ yearsand these are the best scissors.I have had several pairs of fiskars scissors in my classroom over the last 5 years and this time I decided to get a whole pack of them. They are easy for the children to hold and cut paper easily. As several of the children in my pre-school class have fine motor difficulties these scissors are much less frustrating for them to use because they cut so easily. They are safe to use without a sharp point. They are excellent value at this price.",4 "Perfect for Kindergarteners Bought these to donate for my child's Kindergarten Class. The teacher says that they are exactly what they needed to learn good scissor skills. The price was great, too!",4 "Wonderful scissors - Great price! Fiskars makes a quality product... to buy the scissors separately would have cost double if not more... highly recommended...",4 "Great Tool Purchased as gift for Graduate Student in Metal Arts who was pleased with product and performance.",4 "Tronex Model 731 Round Nose Pliers with Ergonomic Handles is beautiful. It is beautiful, clean and well constructed. I like it very much except I wish it would be a little bit stronger. I tried it to make a loop with 10 gauge copper and at the begining it wisted. I needed to use another piler to do the starting of a loop. Otherwise, I would have given it a five-star. Am I expecting too much? I use it for 16 gauge and it works well.",3 "Beautiful but beware. I love scrapbooking and stamping/card making. I was also an elementary teacher. As far as something that would have been good in the classroom, these are amazing. They are not overly sharp so you don't have to worry about little fingers getting hurt with these. As a teacher, these get 5 stars.As a paper crafter, they fall a bit short. On thinner papers, such as notebook paper or construction paper, these cut beautifully. However, when cutting cardstock (a much thicker paper) they seem to have an exceedingly hard time getting through the paper without leaving pieces that are not fully cut. As a result, you end up having to re-cut and the lines do not look as sharp or clean. I wish I had known that before buying them but at least I can still use them on thinner papers. So, if you are looking for some nice scissors for cardstock, please find something else.Also, this same set is available from another seller on Amazon for a bit cheaper (at the moment I write this they are $7 cheaper) and the shipping is free on that set as well. They are labeled as ""Rotating Wood Scissor Organizer With 18 Assorted Kraft Edger Scissors"" but it appears to be the same set by the same manufacturer with the same number of scissors in the set.Here's hoping you have better luck than I did! :)",2 "Beautiful edges at your fingertips I got these scissors from Sam's Club and they are wonderful. They cut well. The blades meet properly and the handle is solid, well-built. My kids love them for crafts; and I use them occasionally, as well. There are so many choices of edging, I sometimes find it hard to choose, but it's nice to have that problem.The rotating stand is handy for keeping all the scissors together and ready to go. It's made of wood and also a quality product. This set is great for classrooms and scrapbookers alike.",4 "Craft Scissors for Paper Crafters Kids could have fun with these but I don't really consider them to be toys. I am a paper crafter and love the different edges I can cut with these. I use them for fancy edges on cards and scrapbook embellishments. I use the ""Mini Peaks"" design to cut leaves with serrated edges for artificial flowers.I take exception to the first ""review"" of this product. The writer didn't even purchase them and is just complaining about the cost of shipping.",4 "Junk Bought this extruded for my wife for our anniversary. The first time she attempted to use it the entire front popped off. I would not recommend this to anyone.",0 "Horrible product! Listen to the previous reviewer -- he is spot on! I also bought this product a few months ago and it is a waste of money. The first time I used it, the front popped off as mentioned by the other reviewer. My engineer husband fixed it but the next time I used it, the opposite side popped off. Yet another fix, but then the original fix popped off again. Each time this has happened, I was using a very, very soft material which works fine in my tiny clay gun. I would recommend steering clear of this product. Complete waste of money.",0 "I liked it fine. It isn't strong enough for fondant unless it's warm. I need a strong extruder. It keeps falling apart on me.",1 "Des this Work? Haven't used it ever, but neither did the guy that gave it a 5 star rating. Looking for something that glues rubber and latex.",0 "Rubber Cement Haven't used it yet - it's in my bag of tire plugs for when I need it.",4 "lovely it tells me I must use so many words to say this is a great crossstitch and make the cut to submit my review",4 "Simple yet elegant Part of what makes this design so easy is the large amount of white space around the puppy and spots. This piece took me about two months to finish, and I framed it as a Christmas gift. The recipient loved it, especially since she is a dog lover. Very enjoyable to do!",4 "Very cute and an easy challenge this was great because there is only the puppy that needs to be stitched but the fact that he is roughly all the same color adds a bit of a challenge to a novice. I would definitely recommend it to someone who is relatively new to the hobby.",4 "Cute Looks much cuter in the item picture than actual ... but still too cute to pass up.",2 "Awesome!! I got it as a gift for my husband!!! Its gorgeous!! He absolutely loves it!! Inspires one to paint!! A must have for anyone with an artistic streak to explore.",4 "Christmas cards I love these cards for making personalized Christmas Cards every year! This is the 7th year I've used them and I haven't found anything that works better as of yet!",4 "Impressive Embroidery Picture This embroidery piece was striking with the colors of light blue, lavender and white against a stiff black background. I did run out of some of the floss provided in the kit and had to improvise with older strands I owned previously. It turned out as one of my best embroidered designs with a delicate lacy effect and many detailed stitches spreading in different directions in the lilacs.",4 "Very Good Mine turned out beautifully even though I have not done embroidery for awhile. It was easy and relaxing. The pattern to follow is clearly marked,the fabric is just the right weight and weave. I did not have enough of the light-colored floss that makes up the lace-trimmed tablecloth, but that was an easy fix.",3 "crewel I love crewel and this a challenge, no varieties in craft stores to choose from anymore. Very satisfied with purchase.",3 "too complicated! i thought this was going to be more cross stitch due to my googling of the items on amazon but it turned out to be needlepoint and its crazy complicated",2 "Wonderful Stitching Aid!! The Pako Needle Organizer is a great product for cross stitchers! The time it takes to pre-thread needles for your project is well worth it when you start stitching. The product came exactly as described and arrived very quickly. I was happy to learn that replacement cards and foam is available for this product.",4 "Embroidery Organizer I enjoy the needle and thread holder. My thread has always been a mess when I get it out to embroidery.Now my problem has been solved. It has been helpful in organizing my sewing room too.",4 "Just what I needed. This organizer works very well when you want to have a lot of threaded needles ready to go. The only downside it that it is hard to fit into my craft bag.",4 "Love it I have two sets of these now. May purchase more in time. Great for keeping your floss organized.. .",4 "For the thumb quilter This type of thimble is essential for those who push, pull their needles with their thumb when quilting.",4 "Good Quality..AAAA++++++ Good Quality..AAAA++++++excelent price, I love it, it very beautiful...thank so much. I highly recommend this product, low price, good bargain, will buy again.",4 "Highly Recommended I almost loss my ring once, because it kept slipping off due to weight loss. When I received these guards in the mail I place one of them on my ring. It was easy to install and works perfect. Now I'm worry free. (smile)Thank you for a great product.",4 "Quality gold-fill ring guards Excellent product with an assortment of quality gold-fllied ring-guard adapter bands in sizes to fit womens and mens rings to reduce the effective size. The bands flex enough to allow the ring to move over enlarged finger joints, without falling off otherewise. Hands often get enlarged knuckles and a ring must be enlarged to fit over the joint yet is too large to stay on the finger between the joints; thus it tends to fall off when not expected. These ring guards do the job. Nice product.",4 "Served it 's purpose I bought a big clunky bohemian ring which I fell in love with but unfortunately was about 2 sizes larger& it was the last one left, because it was custom jewelry I really didnt want to spend too much $$ on resizing it, these guards did the trick and because it came in a box of different sizes I had the right ones to choose from.",2 "GREAT I have applied about 10 of these to rings of mine in white and yellow gold and Platinum. they fit well with whatever size is indicated for the ring. Based on the width of the band at the sides. It helps if you have hemostats or needle nose pliers to apply these as you need to fit them snugly. I wash my hands and sleep with rings on, no problem with them turning as of yet. a definite must if you would rather not size down your rings.",4 "Works for me If your ring has a stone that is delicate and sizing is a risk, or you aren't confident in your jeweler, or your ring can't be sized or you don't want the cost of sizing, or your finger size changes with weight gain and lose....these ring guards are a good alternative. Works for me...I don't notice the guards after I get used to them.",3 "Work well, but beware if you're allergic to nickel I bought these for my girlfriend and they work excellently. The only problem is that after using one for a couple months the gold wore down and she had a bad reaction. She's highly allergic to nickel. I'm not bashing the product, if nickel is not an issue then by all means buy it. Just wanted to give people a heads up since this is a pretty common allergy.",3 "They are exactly what they say they are This is a big bag of standard Synthetic Silk Sponges. They are sponge-y and synthetic, which is very standard for synthitic silk sponges.",3 "Buy a lot I bought six boxes of this to use to dye a chair cover. It was 1/3 the amount I probably needed. It ended up ruining the slip cover. Inevitably, that is my fault, I don't blame the dye for my bad math skills, but I will say that for the price I paid to buy the dye, I should have just forked over the extra money for a pre-dyed cushion.",4 "Rit dye This product arrived as promised and well packaged and it is one of the few places that you can still conveniently get Rit dye. I used it according to directions and it did the job. Amazon always delivers!",3 "Did what it was supposed to do. Color was as expected. I used the hot water bath method. I can't comment on other methods, but it worked great.",4 "ritz dye The color not what I had hoped for and does not take evenly in the newer type of washing machinelinda Benham",2 "Great Great product. Colored fabric easily. Would use it again if I had another item to color. Thanks for the product.",4 "good this is not bad, i only wish they had the liquid bottle one in grey but the box will do.",3 "Disappointed with results I purchased this dye to color some white baby onesies and tees. Even though the fabric I used was 100% cotton, it did not take the dye very well and the end result was a mottled appearance. It doesn't look terrible but it is not the look I was going for. Perhaps if I left them in the dye longer than instructed the color would have penetrated the fabric more evenly. I also purchased the royal blue dye at the same time, and the items dipped in the blue dye bath turned out beautifully. Everything else being equal, this leads me to believe that perhaps the darker colors of dye are easier to work with.",2 "gorgeous! Beautiful, rich colors - I'm so glad I got this. Kind of expensive, but totally worth it.",4 "Wrong motifs included. This was a gift for my wife who is really into DMC stuff and motifs. The package arrived fine in decent packaging. The threads are what they are supposed to be but I was really interested in the ""90 Exclusive Motifs"" as pictured on the packaging.The motifs are NOT what is on the packaging. The packaging shows motifs for leaves, fruits, flowers, seashells and butterflies. Instead what was included for motifs was all letters and numbers? My wife was disappointed and I will be asking for a refund or replacement with correct motifs.",0 "where are the 90 exclusive motifs??? I was interested in the ""90 Exclusive Motifs"" as pictured on the packaging.The motifs was all letters. I am disappointed.",0 "Gift to Mom I had this order shipped to my Mom, and then asked her to rate it and tell me what she liked or disliked about it. She said she especailly loved the colors of the tread, in fact she's taking out what she had already embroided so she could use this new tread.",4 "Great Deal Top Quality This was a great deal for top quality floss! Fast service. You can never have enough colors and these are ones anyone can use!",4 "great machine to make a costume I bought this machine to make my halloween costume and I like how it worked, at first I had trouble because the the thread it comes with is not very good quality and kept getting tangled on the bottom. Once I changed the thread to another one that I bough somewhere else the machine worked just fine.It is definetly not as good as a ""real"" singer sweing machine, but it works for simple sweing projects!!!",3 "Very poor quality No matter how hard I tried I could not make this machine do a simple hem.",0 "Simple Easy Sewing I bought this so I could do minor mending and hemming tasks. It is just great for those purposes. Any heavir duty sewing would require a heavier duty machine.",4 "worked well...........but not any more I received this at christmas, it made good stiches, but a few weeks ago it would stop making stiches, I will be buying a more expensive machine, if I were you, you should not buy this and spend a little more on a good machine.",1 "Euro-Pro ~ it's good I bought this as a Christmas gift for a friend & was impressed with Amazon's fast shipping. My friend loved this gift; she does know how to use a sewing machine so she had no problem putting it together. Overall, it is a pretty good product that comes in handy for smaller jobs.",3 "Dressmaker II .... Waste of time and money Horrible little machine. Skips stitches, can't controll tension, repeatedly broke thread (no matter what quality used), makes strange noises. To make matters worse, no availability of customer service. No response to emails or phone calls. I got it to just do some straight edge sewing and hemming. Couldn't even do that.",0 "Horrible Like in many of the other reviews i have had the same problems. Crooked stitching, broken thread every time i tried to correct the stitching, can not sew many types of thick or thin fabric, setting are very fast when plugged in and way to slow when operating on new batteries. Was using it to sew simple little dolls but it broke after maybe 5 uses and cannot get a replacement like promised with warrant when i purchased it.",0 "Great for the price I wasn't sure I would use a sewing machine, so I bought an inexpensive one as a ""starter"" and will upgrade when I gain a little more skill. But so far, it's been a great little machine. I was amazed at how many layers of cloth it can get through. I made a wall hanging in a snap. Someone with a lot of experience might not like it, but for a newbie, I've found it to be great.",3 "the dressmaker that couldn't i bought this machine because I am novice and have very limited storage space. For the first few garments I made, the machine was fine. I loved the size but then it all went badly. Thread breaking, the bobbin basically bounces out and binds the entire machine. If you are only using this to do the most basic mending...well, you are still better of doing them by hand. This would make a fine toy",2 "breaks easily This sewing machine broke within a couple of uses. I probably worked less than 6 hours on it before it stopped working. It comes with very clear directions for many issues but the troubleshooting steps did not help me to fix the problem.",0 "Not Quite What I Expected The machine is quite small. A great machine to travel with or for small projects, but definitely not made for a large task. It is very easy to use and comes already to go.",3 "Disappointed I was suppose to be getting this sewing machine as an early xmas present. I'n new to sewing and don't have a lot of storage so it was the perfect gift. However, like another review while sewing for the first time after about a half hour the tension knob popped out and then every few minutes after that continued to pop out. Then while changing the bobbin something must have happened because it did not sticht right after that even though I followed the directions(which are useless)and consulted veteran sewers. My mother, who bought it for me was disappointed and isn't sure if she can even return it. However, I did sew most of a large blanket and hem one leg of a pant before it no longer worked. I'd go the next step up if possible",1 "small & Handy but practice needed before the actual sewing project. Its small and handy! Thats definetly an advantage to people who do not sew all the time. But it has some downsides too.. Its too small for clothes which need a sturdy machine to keep the stitch straight.The Tension dial popped out when I tried to sew the first time. Its something to keep in mind while buying. You cannot handle this machine like other big ones. The stitch lengths are little funny too... And talking about the speed. You need to practice on the machine before you can try stitching the actual clothes since the speed is not something which can be adjusted. There are 2 speed levels, slow and high and both sew fast for beginnners!!It has other cool features too. Has a small blub for the light to see where the stitch is goin. Two ways to sew the fabric, Use the AC/DC adaptor or the foot control.Its good if you don't sew so often and only need it for repairs. I have so far repaired few of my shirts and skirts and it works just fine for the timebeing.",2 "ITS TOO FRAGILE Thinking its small & light in weight, I purchased the product.But later I discovered the other unmentioned qualities.It cant do stitches on the clothes that are a little thick,so forget about using it on Denim jeans.While stitching, the threades get tangled every often.And entangling it will be equal to tearing your cloth apart because there are no ways out to have any access into the inside mechanism of the machine.Neither can one see inside in order to entangle the knots that have been caused inside.So please dont waste your money in order to save it.Its good for kids who wish to stitch frocks for their dolls.",0 "Used many times! I love this thing! I do not own a regular sized sewing machine. It is all I have. I have sewn drapes, hemmed pants, and have made lots of pillows. I haven't found anything wrong with its mechanical capabilities. Like I said, I do not have a regular machine, so I can't really compare. But I am still suprised that the stitches are as tight as they are and my projects have come out beautifully. It was worth every penny for me.",3 "Perfect for my needs I travel in a motorhome and needed something small that would store easily. This machine was perfect for that. I don't do a lot of sewing, but mostly mending. I have mended several items with the dressmake and was very pleased with its operation and the finished product. I am very pleased with my purchase.",4 "OK quality for little money If you're looking for a quick little sewing machine to do the job for very little money, this is the deal for you.A little difficult to get it running the first time, no guides on the side to follow for width or straightness, and the directions were a little lacking.But it does do the job. It sews. You just need a little patience with this one.",2 "OK for limited use Like other reviewers said, its best use is for straight stitching and simple mending. This machine is NOT for beginners. If I had to learn how to sew on a machine like this, I would have given up the first day. In fact, if I had not had experience working in sewing factories and an understanding of basic mechanics, I probably would have immediately returned it, as several others said they did.A few of the problems with this machine? 1)It is unstable because of its light weight. I had my husband hold the machine in place while I sewed. 2)the feed-dog does not grip and push the fabric firmly enough. This makes stitching across flat felled seams, or going from one thickness to the other within the same seam (pleats, shirring, etc) impossible. 3)the tension (or lack there of) does not allow the thread to be pulled thru the tension lever. That is why, unless you slowly, manually pull the thread thru the guides, it will break when you finish the seam and want to remove the garment from under the presser-foot.Having said that, I don't have room for a real sewing machine at home, so I bought this for mending and simple tasks. Here in NYC, it costs $15.00 just to have a straight seam fixed, so after I figured the thing out and got it working, its paid for itself already. But to be clear, I could not imagine being able to make a garment with this machine.",1 "horrible I purchased three of these machines for my children, ages 6, 8, and 10 for Christmas. It was a very sad thing to put them together and have them sew crooked everytime and not backstitch. My children were frustrated and I was disappointed. I think that Euro puts out a fair product in the larger machine. The smaller one was a poor machine to say the least and a waste of my time and energy.",0 "great machine to make a costume I bought this machine to make my halloween costume and I like how it worked, at first I had trouble because the the thread it comes with is not very good quality and kept getting tangled on the bottom. Once I changed the thread to another one that I bough somewhere else the machine worked just fine.It is definetly not as good as a ""real"" singer sweing machine, but it works for simple sweing projects!!!",3 "Nice beginner machine I bought this for my 13 yr old daughter. This is a nice little starter machine... great to begin kearnign the art fo sewing... I know in time she will need one much more advanced,, but this is great for straight stitching for repairs and learning to sew simple items.",3 "Defective or just not a good product? I had such a terrible time with mine, I am returning it. The thread would not stay threaded right no matter what I did. But the biggest problem was that the screw holding in the needle will not hold it in. It won't tighten enough to keep in the needle. So I kept fixing it and it kept falling out. I struggled with this machine for almost an hour over multiple issues. Finally I am giving up. I will stick to my good old Singer.",1 "DRESSMAKER II SEWING CENTER i bought the Dressmaker II for my grandchild. It seems the best for a beginner. Oh, my goodness, what a terrible machine. It's loud--very loud, plus, no child would ever be able to get this machine threaded; the tension adjustment is almost non-existant; and the machine is way too lightweight. There is no part of this machine that is good for any age. I couldn't even, in good conscience, give it or sell it to anyone else.",0 "For its size and price, it is a very good machine. The some of the bobbins that come with the machine rough shafts or sides or areas which bind against the shaft pin holding them to the machine, get a circle file and with a little filing on the bobbins with problems. Or a couple of metals washers that fitt that shaft will make your hang-up problem go away. It's a great little tools, worth the price.",4 "CHEAP N DOESNT WORK! This time is cheaply made! I guess you get what u pay for. It is currently sitting in the box for return, It doesn't work the bobbin was all messed up! I am very disappointed I thought this would be good but I was WRONG!!! Dont waste your money!",0 "This machine is not worth buying, it is horrible!. This machine is not worth buying, it is horrible!. Yeah it does stich but not for any use. I am not able to change the bobbin. Instruction manual is in spanish, I have to learn spanish to read that!. Please DO NOT BUY IT",0 "Dressmaker For mending - it is great, it's small and lightweight. I have not tried it on a large project yet.",2 "I didn't expect much, but was still let down I wasn't planning on using this to make clothes or anything, I wanted something cheap and basic and thought this might be good enough. False. I'm just trying to use it right now to make an iPod case out of a tie, something small that shouldn't take much time, and I cannot even finish this stupid 3 inch seam I am trying to sew. The sewing is completely erratic (both with and without the foot petal, but it's better with), not doing anything at all and then speeding ahead incredibly quickly and unexpectedly, ruining my seam. Not to mention the thread breaking, getting tangled, coming out (there's a reason actual sewing machines have the needle hole facing front and back, not left and right). Worst purchase ever.",0 "Not great, not bad- just not worth it. I definately thought this would be a great beginner sewing machine- and it is per say, but after using it for about two months, I broke the needle, had to replace it and found that it totally wasn't working anymore. It won't sew a thing now- and I'm really annoyed!! I bought this machine regardless of the fact that it had gotten some bad reviews, and now I totally regret it. I was using it to sew jersey material and such and it bunched up the fabric, came unthreaded constantly, and refused to sew more then two layers of any fabric whatsoever. I didn't expect it to be great, so I guess I can't complain too much- I just wish I could get my $30 bucks back. It's definately great if you're a beginner, and you're just hemming things, but there's no way it could seriously handle more than that. No way at all- trust the reviews, this many people can't be wrong.",2 "My Experience: Jan. 7, 2008 Shark Mini Sewing MachineOk,so I have researched this item online and the reviews. I have only sewn one tote bag when I was in middle school so I am really new to the sewing world. The machine I got was NOT a Dressmaker though I looked for it. Mine is the Shark Mini Euro Pro from Target. This is a good machine for basic hemming or basic sewing when it's too time consuming or too much to hand sew. No it does not auto back stitch nor does it have any other stitching other than chain stitching. Do not expect this to do as a large machine does because it won't. Now it does come with a foot pedal and adapter. You can use batteries and it comes preloaded thread, if you want your own thread then just get a metal bobbin and load your thread instead of unraveling the existing bobbins. Out of the box you can start to sew. Beware the thread broke on me a few times but I had to adjust the tension knob a few times to prevent it from breaking repeatedly. I also found the light does dim a little when you sew but again it is a mini machine not a full size one. I had fun with this and made a purse organizer. It is a crude item but it works. Overall, I like this machine. I think it is good for what I intended it for.",2 "Euro-Pro 1100 dress maker II --worth all the $ we paid We were looking for a small sewing machine for stiching our new curtain ends and our buttons and other small stiching works ... We got Europro 1100 for less than 30$. Its been two months and we are still stiching big time.. Its all worth for small projects.",3 "Great simple sewing machine This one is very simple and easy to use. It's small. So I put the box on my bookshelf. It doesn't have the funcy stitches, but less than $30, no complains!",4 "Excelent for small tasks It is exactly what we needed, small, easy to setup and works fine.",4 "So far so good The directions manual is not very elaborate,but with practice, imagination and perseverance, you'll figure out how it works. I've used it a couple of times so far, and it is neat, and quite easy to use. I haven't done any major sewing work with it, so it may be a little early, but as I said, so far so good...it's of a good size, I like to color, it's elegant and it delivers, what else can you possibly want?! Just keep in mind this is not for major sewing projects, just little adjustments, hem, etc. here and there, and you'll be happy with the product!",3 "Don't buy this machine! This machine is horrible! Can't even make simple projects without having multiple problems. Instructions are useless too. Buy a nicer machine and save yourself the hassle and fustration.",0 "Great for basic sewing If you are looking for a quick little machine for quick little jobs, this is for you. If you just need to crank out some straight stitches to hem or secure something simple, this will work perfectly. I sewed up a duvet cover; worked fine.PROS: Cheap, small, lightweight, easy to set up. Heck, it even comes out of the box already threaded and ready to go with a spool of white thread!CONS: It's small, and simple. Not much room for a lot of material to the right of the pressure foot of course, and you must take the sewing slow and steady, never pull. Not versatile, no zig zags or other stuff. Just straight, straight stitch.Overall: Recommended for the most basic of sewing -- the straight stitch on broadcloth. Don't expect it to be more than it is; you get good value for your thirty bucks, but it ISN'T ""as good as"" a full sized sewing machine, of course! Go ahead and get this; it will do your small chores as you spend time figuring out which really cool sewing machine you'll spend serious money on...",3 "For basic sewing or for kids I could pretty much use this sewing machine for basic stuff..It was obvious that thicker fabric, like denim, wouldn't work well with this machine, and I was right. The really bad thing about it was defintely the fact that the thread was not of good quality, it gets tangled around 40-50% of the time, and there is no way of going ""inside"" the machine.I bought the dressmaker thinking I was taking an easy way out and saving a couple of bucks...But to be honest, this is for quick fixs and/or kids. If you have a kid just starting out, then this is for them. If have anything simple to fix, with straight stitching, this is also for you. ANYONE ELSE: SAVE YOUR MONEY and put it towards a sewing machine that'll last long, and that will do the work right!",1 "Euro-Pro 1100 The New Dressmaker I AM NOT A KID - IN MY MID TWENTIES AND NEWLY MARRIED.Great little machine. I live in an apartment and I am in need of as much space as I can conserve. This little machine is powerful, compact and does the job of a big machine. I never sewed before, so it took me some time to get up to speed - and this is the machine to do it on. I found that using better thread was very helpful as the threads that came with the machine were not for all sewing jobs. I would recommend getting universal needles to use also. Best suggestion I can give is to be patient and buy a beginner's sewing book for helpful hints. However, I give this little and powerful machine a thums up - I made a slip cover for my sofa and covers for my dining set chairs.",3 "Great price, good quality I am new to sewing machines, I bought the Dressmaker because of it's awesome price. I was suprised to find that it can go through pretty thick fabric (It does have it's limits though). For my needs it is perfect. Some drawbacks are that it is pretty darn loud and it moves across the table making it a little hard to sew in a straight line. But if your needs are small (no heavy duty thick fabric) and money is an issue, than I recommend this product.",3 "Nice little piece I Just got the machine (bought it cos I was getting it cheap :). Was really surprised to find the machine was so small and featherlight, making the machine move around the table a little bit while stitching. (If it was slightly more heavier and stable, I would have given it 5 starts). As others have pointed out, the threads that come with it are not of good quality. The built in light goes dim as soon as the machine starts. Other than these three negatives it works perfectly fine on the adapter that came with it. Havent tested it on batteries as i dont intend to use it on batteries. I am using a sewing machine for the first time and am really pleased with the product for the price I paid.",3 "It's a great little machine. I admit I had my reservations when I pulled it out of the box, it was so small. But I pieced and finished a bed size quilt with this little machine. It is loud and very light, it walks around the table top. But I had no other problem with it. I used the thread with it at first then switched to a machine quilting thread, no more problems. Love it.",4 "Maybe I got a lemon but..... When I adjusted the tension tight enough to equalize the stitches, top and bottom, the thread began to break. I could not pull the fabric away from the machine in order to clip the threads without hand pulling the upper thread. When running on batteries the machine's speeds were medium-slow and medium. When the power was plugged in it ran at very fast and extremely fast. Had a great deal of difficulty in reverse. Kept stopping and chugging.",0 "Perfect for me! This sewing machine is the perfect size for my little apartment! I don't sew everyday- so I keep it in the box in the linen closet when I don't use it.When I do need it, it's simple to take out and to use as well. It is a basic sewing machine perfect for beginners like me! I practiced a couple of times on the swatch that came with it, and was ready to go.My first project was to shorten my son's jean pants into shorts. I had no problems.",3 "Horrible Decision I also bought this because of the low price, portability, and accessories. The product description seemed to make it seem as if it would sew properly, when in fact, it barely sews at all. It is so lightweight, that it literally moves all over the table when running, due to the vibration. The stitches are inconsistent, because the tension is perpetually off and the thread breaks often. All of this, combined with the fact that the machine is so TINY that you can't sew any fabric of any size at all...I am so upset over purchasing this product, but I can't send it back since I've used it.NO STARS. DON'T BUY THIS SEWING MACHINE!",0 "Good price but bad quality!!! For the price of the Euro-Pro, it's not too bad. At first it was very hard to set the stitch so that it would look nice both side. You have to have the same type of cloth that you're sewing to test otherwise it might not come out okay. It can handle thick cloth up to a certain level. It definitely can't handle jeans. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless price is an issue for you. I'd recommend buying something like 2-3 steps up if you're a little bit concerned about quality. This Euro-Pro is definitely something you don't want to use when you have some serious sewing. It can't handle it and you'll get so frustrated with it before you're half way with your project.",2 "Nice paper I bought this paper to use it for Calligraphy purposes. Even though it was a bit on a shiny side, I like the quality of it: my ink (India Ink works the best) doesn't bleed. I use the technique for cardaking (I mount it on a cardbase) - so I wish it was heavier, but it will do. Does anyone know a good heavy matte non bleed paper?",3 "love this paper For some reason this paper is my fav. I think it's the brightness and texture. It really holds up too. I've been using it for 15 years now. I do not recommend it for pencil however. It is highly recommended to use it for it's pen use only whereas it is very stiff and flat. But man is it great with ink!",4 "The Best Paper Ever! If you draw with pencil or pen, this paper is the best! I've been using it for years now after a teacher recommended it. It's smooth and strong, perfect if you draw a little heavy handed like I do. It also resists erasing very well. Better still, ink...? It eats it up as soon as it hits the paper, making it easy to make really fine lines. There's no bleeding at all!Do you ink and color digitally? This is great for that too. Try using a non photo blue pencil and inking on this stuff. Fun times to be had.It surprises me that more people don't know about this paper!Take it from an illustrator, best paper ever. :)",4 "I love this gel! Out of all the mediums I have tried for oil painting, this is my favorite. I want my painting to dry faster so the next day I can work on it. I can't use linseed oil because it will dry the paint more slowly, and is messy and drippy. I don't like turps, mineral spirits, and other paint thinners because they smell bad and very toxic. This stuff makes my paint a bit thinner, not too thin though and makes the paint easier to apply. So yes, it does improve the paint flow. It also gives your paint a gloss. It can also be used for glazing effects without any messy dripping. What I love the most about it is my paint will be dry enough for me the very next day to paint another layer on it. Also, it is AP non-toxic. I believe it because it has no fumes or nasty smells to bother me. I really hate to inhale those. This gel is Great! I've switched to this over everything els. This is all I use. I love it so much, I just purchased another tube! I highly recommend it!",4 "Res-N-Gel Medium This product came on time. It was in a the right size of tube and was just what I wanted.",4 "Versatile! Use on smooth paper though... I love these little things. I take a large, medium and flat along with a portable Cottman watercolor kit and use them for sketching. They're under the size limit for liquids in carry-on luggage, which makes them an excellent airplane companion. I can't recommend them for really rough cold press paper though as the tips (even on the large) are so small that wear on the bristles becomes noticeable very quickly and makes it hard to get a really fine lines. I would also recommend carrying a larger brush for washes or just unscrewing the tip and dropping water directly on the page as covering a large area with the tiny tips on these things is a pain. But, they're great with a Moleskine watercolor sketchbook or a real smooth hot press. Arches 140 lb hot press might even be a bit rough once water hits it and the surface starts to get worked up.",3 "I Like This I purchased this because I wanted a smaller brush than the one that came with my paint set. I paint , most often, stamped images that can be quite small and I have found this brush to be the perfect size for my needs. It works great, does not add too much water, as some of my other brushes do. I will soon purchase a medium size Niji brush for other work.",4 "So versatile! Definitely the best little travel item I've found in awhile! I carry this water filled brush with a 4x6 sketchbook and a couple of watercolor crayons, and can record impressions of a scene quickly. Best, they all fit into my purse easily. I have two sizes--they're great!",4 "Very Handy I bought these with my Derwent Inktense Pencils. The pencils need water to turn permanent into ink. I color with the pencils, and then apply the water. The waterbrush is almost like using a pencil. I can control where I want the water to go. This is very important in keeping the water in one area. You can buy different size waterbrushes if you want a bigger or smaller tip.",3 "Easy, Portable, the perfect watercolor brushes! I highly recommend these in all sizes! As I carry watercolor crayons and use them almost exclusively in my artwork these brushes are perfect for me. These brushes can be refilled from any water source, whether it be from the kiddie pool, the hose or that water bottle we all find ourselves schlepping most days. They allow excellent control and awesome portablility. You can take them anywhere, be it the beach or a hike to the top of Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise over Bar Habor, Maine and capture the beautiful morning colors. You just clear the tip with a simple squeeze of water and a blot on the back of your hand or a clean cloth (depending on what you have available). No more dirty water spilling all over from trying to clean all the paint out your brushheads. I feel you also have more control over the amount of water you work with too. If you want more water, just squeeze the brush. I did notice that with dark colors like black and brown,the bristles did become permanently stained, but that has not effected projects with any castoff.",4 "Not very good If this is the only water brush you can get, then it is better than no water brush at all. It is hard to squeeze the barrel and the tips of the brush wear out very quickly. The Pentel is superior in every way.",0 "leaks a lot maybe I received a bum one -- but as I work, the pen leaks from the sides where it screws together. I imagine this would be a great item to have but I can only use it as a regular brush - unfilled - in order to avoid spills.",2 "Good for portable painting use. I have this brush in small only to work with watercolor pencils. Because these pencils require so little water to solubilize, this brush size is perfect. My only complaint is that water seems to run all the time, I don't have to squeeze it ever. However, wiping it on a paper towel while using it works fine and the brush does not accumulate color so a quick wipe is all you need before moving on to the next color. It's terrific for painting outdoors or anywhere that bringing along traditional brushes and cups of water would be cumbersome.",3 "Niji Waterbrush - hate it! I bought one of each of these and am very sorry I did. Once I fill them and screw the cap back on - I CANNOT get it back off! No matter what I do! Even with pliers. And I do not have a lot of strength in my hands to screw things on tight so I think it must be the product I liked the brushes while I used them but if I can only use them once, what is the point? I would not buy this brand again.",0 "I fill this with ink and water and I LOVE IT I like to use this pen not with watercolor, but with ink. I will usually thin my ink with water to get a range of value out of the pen. As a sketching tool, the ink-filled brush pen is an absolute jewel.MY ONLY WARNING regards the kind of ink you fill the pen with. I used Higgins for my first pen and that was a huge mistake. I believe the kind of Higgins ink I used was lacquer or shellac based so it eventually choked the pen. I tried out PH Martin's Bombay Black non-clogging ink and that has worked without a hitch. The bristle does eventually lose its wonderfully fine tip, but just buy a new pen and keep the older one for fill work.This is a wonderful product that I try to tell as many people about as possible.",4 "Works Like A Charm I received mine for Christmas and it works great so far.No problem with the bristles not retaining their shape,no leakage,no problem refilling.I wish I had asked for more or maybe considered a package of different sized ones.If you plan to fill or use with ink I would suggest buying two and keeping one just for ink alone.I like it but I would also like another that has a smaller brush for more detail type work.All in all really great and I'm thrilled with it.Especially for travel on planes and in a car.",4 "It's definitely a different tool than a normal brush I bought this intending to use it on-the-go, and it works like a charm.There isn't that much water that stores on the inside, so I have to refill it a lot. The brush part is not exactly ideal for water-colour painting, and it doesn't hold much water, but I guess that's what the water on the inside of the brush is for, right?It's not at all the same as a normal water colour brush, so it took a lot of getting used to, but I think it works just great.tl;drgreat brush for on-the-go, not the same as a normal brush, refills will kill you if you're painting a large picture.",3 "impressed This was a gift and after I really looked at the beads I wished I made jewelry! I hope my friend thinks of me when she is making some cute earrings!",4 "Swarovski Crystal Beads........... Beauty all the Way. All beautiful brillant in color. Love and need the blues most of all. Just say the name and people get what you are talking about.",4 "Beautiful Crystal Beads I love this set of Swarovski Crystal Beads!! They are beautiful. Each color is separately bagged with the size and the name of the crystal on it which makes it so easy to keep track of. I love that each color is labeled so now I know what the color looks like!! This gives me such a great selection of colors to use in my beading projects. I will definetly order from you again!The ordering was easy and the package was delivered on the day they said it would be. Great service!",4 "Definitely a sweet deal! There are crystal beads, and then there are Swarovski crystal beads. With the projects I work on, I love Swarovski crystal. And Fast & Easy had a great deal on these beads, I just could not pass up. True, as advertised, the beads are not sorted by color. You have to do that yourself. But at the price that was offered? Definitely worth a little extra effort on my part. I was pleased with the product, the quality was perfect and delivery was right on time. Would I buy from Fast & Easy again? Definitely!",4 "Nowhere on the package or packing material did it say Swarovski!!! They are very beautiful, but I feel duped or something. One would thing the package holding the different colors would say more than crystals.....just wondering.",3 "bicone beads I loved how all the beads were packaged separately and labeled. However, I wish I had ordered something a little less vibrant.",3 "Love Love Love! I love earrings and recently got into earring making. Even on sale at Michael's or other craft stores, the Swarovski crystal beads are still about double this price, so I'm so glad I stumbled upon this set. I also have the 500 ct 4mm bicone beads by the same seller as well and I would definitely recommend buying both sets. There are more beads and more colors (because they're smaller) in the other set, but I don't mind mixing them up. I've already made at least 10 pairs of earrings and it doesn't look like I've used any at all!",4 "Beautiful colors and great sparkle There are 20 colors (all gorgeous jewel tones) in this lot and each color was separately packaged and labeled with the color name. Swarovski crystals are definitely a lot more brilliant than other crystals I have purchased elsewhere. The facets are sharply cut, and the beads look like little gems. Great value, I would buy it again.",4 "Great buy This lot of beads was a great buy. The variety of colors you get is excellent, a rainbow.",4 "Thank you This was such a great deal I ended up placing a second order. The range of colors is wonderful and the beads were shipped so as to be shatter-proof.",4 "Good Quality I received these crystal beads today and I am very pleased with them. I got ten of each color for a total of 200 beads. I really like the assortment of colors. The beads I received are also in very good condition.",4 "Brilliant Rainbow of Crystal Beads I haven't seen this great of a price on these beads in any store, even with sales. Each color is separated and labeled in small zipper baggies, 10 beads of each color listed. Beautiful colors, great value.",4 "Amazing assortment I was very pleased when I got the crystals. Beautiful array of colors each in individual packets. I use Swarovski cyrstals in all my jewelry designs to give sparkle so these were well worth the money.",4 "Crystal Very nice price for the beading work I do. I will be buying more beading products later. Good buy for me.",4 "Great purchase! I LOVE the colors and the quality. The crystals are not cloudy at all. Although you don't get many of each color, it's great having a variety to work with and at this price, you can afford to buy another lot!",4 "Love to throw one here and there in my designs I never know what color I may need to accent so the assortment is perfect for me. When I run out of one color I can order more of the same. Plus these beads are quality.",4 "Coats & Clark Read Heart Baby Econo yarn Candy Print Pompadour I chose this rateing because this yarn was not what I concidered to be a baby weight yarn. It is too heavy and bulky for the projects that I am working on. The colors are very lovely. I like them alot. I would have loved to have used this yarn if it was a baby weight yarn as it is called. I recomend this yarn for heavier projects possibly for an older child. I'll save it for another project at another time.",2 "Great markers! Description is accurate for a 12-Pack of ALL ONE COLOR, which is what I need in my daycare when certain colors are preferred more than others and I end up with too many dark green and purple, not enough red, light blue, and light green.",4 "Read the description- don't go by the picture! I thought I was buying the pictured 12 pack of Mr. Sketch markers (featuring 12 different maker colors). However, when my package arrived, I discovered that I had really ordered a 12 pack box of only RED Mr. Sketch makers. They come in a typical office supply white box. This product is nothing at all like what is pictured.I suppose the fault lies with me for not reading the description. I ordered this item only based on the picture. I hope others do not make the same mistake!If you want only red Mr. Sketch makers, this is the product for you.",0 "Origami Paper Beautiful paper. There might be a cheaper way to ship. Envelope??But no problem. Just what we wanted.Thank you.",4 "Perfect for what I was using it for I had a bit of an abstract idea for this paper. I bought the 50 sheet pack and tacked it up upon my wall, and have since been drawing a mural of New York City with opaque white markers. For this task the paper was exactly what I needed, being very dark, easily cut, easily sketched/drawn/painted upon, and large. I use only a third of my sheets and covered my entire wall. I would imagine that for any form of typical or atypical arts and crafts this paper should be perfect.",4 "Great Construction Paper! This is great construction paper, and its large size was what I needed. And it came quicker than I expected.",4 "Survival or emergency kit... At $6 this made in China sewing kit is good for a survival kit or emergency use. The reusable bag is nice, even better if the packaging didn't stick to it, guess it was in there for quite some time! :) The scissors are just what you would expect at this price point, my knife would be better. It does have a nice selection of different color threads, 2 pins, 4 buttons, 1 med safety pin, 1 small safety pin, 2 small pins, and 3 needles in another small plastic pouch. A 25 inch paper tape, cheap threader and the scissors. This is one of the more flatter and compact kits I have seen and is good value for the price. The size is 3 1/4 W x 2 1/4 H less than 1/4"" thick. see photo's, hope this helps!",3 "Dont get it You are better off with hotel room kits... absolute disappointment.the scissors are pathetic and useless. the strings are ok so are the needles. that's about it.",1 "Better than no sewing kit. I put this in my hat about 2 months ago because it was nice and thin. The pouch degraded and I could have easily had loose pins and needles in the top of my head. the scissors rusted and the paper holding the string broke down.I gave it three stars because I have another in an Altoids tin kit and it seems fine, just don't put it in your hat or anywhere that may get wet.",2 "The best pen you will ever write/draw with This pen is worth every penny for calligraphy and drawing. And it is a luxurious pleasure if all you want to do is write or doodle with it.For over 30 years now I have tried every pen imaginable, from sophisticated technical drafting pens to cheap ball points. I was interested in being a professional inking artist, and while my art career has taken a different direction with the advent of digital mediums, I still have a passion for drawing in ink. The cartridges make it cost effective in the long run, and accessories allow you to use any kind of ink you want with it.I love this pen.",4 "best calligraphy pen I had one of these pens when I addressed my wedding invites 11 yrs ago. It was the best pen! Recently, a friend of mine asked me to help her address her wedding invitations. I bought 2 of these pens! One for me and one for her! This is the smoothest writing calligraphy pen I have ever tried.",4 "ART PEN THIS IS A GREAT PEN. IT'S FAST AND FUN TO WRITE, DRAW, ETC.I'VE HAD ONE OF THESE FOR 8 YEARS, AND USE IT EVERYDAY.THERE'S EXTRA SPACE INSIDE TO USE FOR A SPARE CARTRIDGE.HAROLD FRANK SIMPSONARCHITECT, COSTA RICA",4 "The Best Agree heartily with all reviews. I have had mine for at least 15 years now, and use it every single day. It comes in a nice, hard case, and lasts for ever. It's not a fancy brand pen a la Montblanc, but it writes so well. Have given away quite a few over the years, since once anyone tries it, they covet one. Highly recommended to those who care about writing instruments and enjoy the act of writing.",4 "Writing Pen Coming from someone that writes between 20 and 40 letters a week. This pen is comfortable in the hand and has a good even flow. I would recommend this product for anyone that does a great deal of handwritten correspondence.",3 "Great Very pleased with performance and how quickly I received! So much fun to draw and write with. I will order again.",4 "Very nice, but limited You only have the one size to write with and you can't put the cap on the other end, but it works well and you can put a spare cartridge in the inside if you position it right.",3 "Very nicely weighted canvas I just ordered the 3-yard length of this canvas first in order to see what type of quality I could expect. I'll definitely be buying more. It's a heavy-weight canvas with a nice, tight weave. I've used it for adhering to hardboard panels in preparation for oil painting. I'll also be using it for stretching.",4 "Cotton canvas a real bargain I was skeptical because the price was good, the size was perfect, the weight - everything. I was willing to put up with a few flaws but there are none. A real bargain.",4 "The Best Canvas Around This is the very best canvas around. It is very sturdy. I highly reccomend it.",4 "Perfect The case is sturdy and pretty, I love getting it out to share a card and get many compliments on it. The pen writes smoothly and easily.",4 "For beginner, this is not the book to buy. This book doesn't really help those who really want to air brush cakes. The book needs to be more detailed in how to do and make it more simple. This book would hinder those realy want to air brush due to its complex lay out.",0 "This is just the pattern book! This book is meant to be an accompaniment to Mr. Winbeckler's airbrush instruction book!",3 "Don't buy this product This product is not useful, no variety or creativity, he always would be good to show off some of the content or details of them. not recommend it.",0 "patterns this was not at all what I had expected...who wants pictures of those people in the books? Why not something a little more useful... I was sadly dissapointed in the book...but maybe was for someone else.",0 "Junk This is the worst excuse for a air brush book I have ever seen, the pictures are VERY poor quality and WHO wants to airbrush a picture of Rick Nelson, Elvis Presley and other individuals. I was expecting an ""educational"" type book not something that I will throw in the trash. You pay for what you get-----",0 "Good Buy If you have or are getting the other book by Roland Winbeckler on airbrushing cakes, go ahead and get this one, it's worth the few extra dollars. This will definitely get you started making your own stencils, and then airbrushing cakes.",3 "Airbrush pattern by Roland A.Winbeckler , Elvis, JFK, Tiger face, Splash&Water drops, Bow with ribbon,Palm trees, Ribbon-spiral, Coolie face.",4 "not transparent enough I bought this tape for variety of color choices at a lower price for highlighting student vocabulary words in our class poems.It was a waste of money.The tape is too opaque to read the word it highlights, making it only good for underlining rather than covering the words.It is too hard to sever with the cutting teeth on the roll (even for me) stretching before breaking off.Very disappointed.It also is a very small quantity.",0 "Wrong size The heading says this is 1/4"" wide, but I got shipped 1/2"" and if you look at the enlarged image it shows 1/2"" too. Wish I could find 1/4"".",1 "Too thick! This product is so thick, I can't even get it out of the bottle! Not sure if it's dried up or what's wrong with it, but not usable.",1 "Dried Up After A Few Months This gesso started out thick, but worked well the first time I used it. A few months later it had dried up to the point of being unusable. I had closed the container and stored it properly, but it still dried up. Would not buy this again.",1 "White Gesso This stuff is good but VERY thick. However, it does what I want it to.",3 """Thick"" is an Understatement Can't say how ""good"" this stuff is for the long term, but using it was difficult. Be prepared with a palette or putty knife and a container to water it down in. You'll need it. A brush won't be enough. I couldn't get the lumps out without a knife. Also, someone tell Amazon that this stuff is not a toy. That is, unless it's meant to be a prank.",2 "Basics is BASIC! This gesso will do in a pinch. The name is spot on for this product. Basics gesso is very BASIC. Prefer the Bob Ross gesso by far!!",2 "Basics Acrylic Gesso I like this better that some other brands I have found..more textured and grabs paints well.",4 "the gesso was dried up! I ordered this gesso for an architecture project and it was almost a brick will never order again! Never Again, Ever!",0 "Just what I needed If you are making a simple peg board for hanging jackets, then these are just what you need. I took an oak board, I routed a nice edge on it, drill some hole, and glue these peg in it. After applying a nice red oak stain, I hung it in my foyer for coats and such. Looks sweet and more importantly my wife is happy. And when she is happy, I am happy.",4 "I love this stuff! If you are in to mixed media art, this stuff is great for adding dimension to your art work! really makes great hair also!",4 "Highly Recommended for Artists I used this modeling paste for several paintings during a Painting course I took this fall.I received this item in great condition and have had nothing but good experiences with it. I used a palette knife to apply this on wood and canvas alike. It has a nice grainy and thick texture that goes on relatively smoothly. It dries after a few hours and you can really build the thickness of it well.The 16-ounce jar is a decent amount. I believe I used it for three paintings total.The paste adds an extra level of dimension and texture to any piece your working with.I will definetely use this brand on modeling paste in my future artistic endeavors 5/5!",4 "Toy wheel axle pegs These are very nice uniformly made pegs that are perfect for the toys I have been making lately. I needed a standard item that was reasonably priced to hold the turrets of my battleships and would also look like part of the ship at the same time. These were perfect and delivery time was exceptionally fast.",4 "Great I've never installed a wheel without these axels. They are well constructed and very strong and hold up to hours do use.",4 "Good product, good price No complaints here. Sometimes these are hard to find around town, not every craft store has them. So buying here was painless and the quality was the same. I would buy again.",4 "Terrible and incomplete instructions I was so excited to start the green hat on the cover. Unfortunately, the instructions were vague at best and completely leaves out steps at the end, so you end up with a flabbergasting flat mush of felt when you are finished. Easily the *worst* pattern instructions I have ever worked with. What is worse is that they never show you a photo in the back of the hat, so you literally have no idea which end is up. I ended up having to search online for other people that managed to piece the thing together and look at those photos. I highly recommend looking up the photo instructions for the green hat from the ""Fashionable Forties Blog"" - without those instructions I would have burned the thing in frustration!",1 "Fannie Fashion Hats I love to see fashion hats. I am learning to make hats for myself to wear to church. My friend want me to make hats for them.",4 "Album This album, purchased the first time on Amazon, was a familiar product. I have some 20-25 of these having bought them at a photographer's shop. When going back for another, I was told that ""they no longer make them."" I suppose most use CD's to put their pictures on, which is certainly a great way to preserve pictures. I still like to have pictures to view, you do this more often than get the CD's out and look in that manner. I am a senior, so maybe I have not gotten to used to the modern world. Product is just what I am looking for.",4 "Sturdy and Versatile The most sturdy and versatile album I have found yet. Looks sharp with a number of them lined up on the shelf and can hold regular photos and panoramic. A must have for any photo enthusiast.",4 "Nice presentation This album is attractive yet substantial. I was concerned about its condition when it arrived only shrink-wrapped and addressed - not in a box as most items are. I unwrapped it with a great deal of trepidation thinking it would fall apart in my hands. i was surprised to see that it was in great shape and not damaged at all. I think that speaks to its construction. Looks good, holds a lot of pictures, is attractive on the coffee table.",3 "Good Quality This is one of the better photo albums I've ever found. Much much better quality than the ones you can buy at Wal-mart or other type stores that seem to rip, have pictures falling out, or just generally fall apart. I'm going to replace all my old photo albums with these. I also love having the memo space so I don't have to write on the back of the photos. This is a great album.",4 "not worth the money cheap. rips easy. not bindley well. hard to get photos in. they did ship fast, which was nice. not sure if company is making them like they use to?",0 "Pioneer photo album The photo album I received was just what I wanted. I bought several at least 30 years ago and wanted to keep adding pictures but ran out of room. I liked the fact that the style stayed the same so they all match. It was easy to work through Amazon and it came very fast which was good because I didn't have much time to put the album together.",4 "Pioneer photo album The photo album I received was just what I wanted. I bought several at least 30 years ago and wanted to keep adding pictures but ran out of room. I liked the fact that the style stayed the same so they all match. It was easy to work through Amazon and it came very fast which was good because I didn't have much time to put the album together.",4 "Pioneer photo album The photo album I received was just what I wanted. I bought several at least 30 years ago and wanted to keep adding pictures but ran out of room. I liked the fact that the style stayed the same so they all match. It was easy to work through Amazon and it came very fast which was good because I didn't have much time to put the album together.",4 "Pioneer photo album The photo album I received was just what I wanted. I bought several at least 30 years ago and wanted to keep adding pictures but ran out of room. I liked the fact that the style stayed the same so they all match. It was easy to work through Amazon and it came very fast which was good because I didn't have much time to put the album together.",4 "Ordered for Christmas Card Block Printing And my husband who is the artist was thrilled even though they are acrylic (he much prefers oil-based). The metallics were a big hit.",3 "Cont'e A Paris crayon sticks Cont'e A Paris is a brand name. Some beginning artists like me might think one conte is like another. This brand drawing sticks and their other products are very nice to use. The other cheaper brands that are just too hard. I use these for life drawing on newsprint. The other brands hardly leave a mark on the newsprint. One tip I use is to gently-carefully sharpen one end to a dull point. It wastes some of the stick but you don't have the square tip to break in.",4 "Great Product The conte crayons came on time (which was great, because the last time I tried to order conte crayons they didn't come at all). Great quality. Color's beautiful. The only thing I think is worth mentioning is that both crayons came broken, which doesn't matter to me, but it's just fyi.",4 "Beginning Sewer Likes this Machine Okay, I just started sewing, so I don't know a whole lot about sewing machines. However, this machine seems to be really user friendly. Also, one thing I love about it is that there is an option to slow down the speed of the sewing, so if you're a beginner, like me, you can set it to slow speed and press the petal all the way to the floor, and it won't speed up and run off the edge of the fabric. I'm sure the true purpose of this feature has something to do with quilting, but it sure is helpful for me! Also, the automatic needle threader actually works! I'm entertained.",4 "This one is a keeper! I bought mine at Walmart hoping for the best.....not expecting much. What a surprise. I do alot of quilting and free motion machine embroidery...so I wanted a heavy duty machine,and also one that would handle free motion stitching well. This one handles well on both counts. It has a very nice stitch package, lots of pressure feet (all you will probably ever need) and it comes with an extension table. The LCD display is very clear and readable, and the lighting is adequate. The instruction manual is decent too. Oh yea....I love the speed control, and the needle up/down feature. These are some nice computerized extra's for a mechanical machine. I paid $288 for mine and feel that it is well worth every penny.",4 "LOVE IT!! This is my second sewing machine. I have a Singer featherweight which, supposedly had multi stitches but I could never figure out how to do those darn things....it was like, ok press the footlever while pressing down this button and while balancing a book on your head....anyway, I digress..My husband gave me this machine for our Anniversary, total surprise and I couldn't be happier. I do quilt and this zips through 4 layers of fabric (even denim) like it's butter...really...I couldn't be happier.THe only downer was that the foot lever didn't work..right out of the box, still this company and machine get 4 stars because I got on the phone with their customer service and a new foot lever is on its way to me now. AND you can stich with their fancy start stop button so I got to make a few pillowcases and a little pillowcase quilt...even without the darn foot lever.I LOVE my new sewing machine..you will too!",3 "Optivisor #10 The genuine Optivisor is a high quality product. It's definitely better than the copies. I've bought both and wound up giving the copies away. The fit is comfortable, the focus is spot-on, and the glass optics are long lived and scratch resistant.I bought the #10 for working on HO scale LP's (little people) and for building fine-scale resin rolling stock. (I keep two Optivisors on the bench so I can switch quickly between them. Changing lense plates is too much trouble.)The 4"" focal length of the #10 takes some getting used to - it's very close to your face! But, boy, I sure can see more details than with the other one.",4 "Don't waste your time or money Tried attaching two kinds of badges - plastic-backed and non-plastic-backed. Followed directions precisely (cross-hatched on the plastic-backed, ironed on both sides etc.). Product seemed to have worked well on the non-plastic-backed, however, product crumbled off after thoroughly cooled and the patch peeled away. Didn't work at all on the plastic-backed. Increased temperature of iron, as per instructions. It actually began to damage the patch where the glue was.Special caution - the glue is permanent on the fabric. If you do not place the patch in the correct location, leaving wet glue where you move it, the glue does not come off. Even worse than NOT attaching your patch, you may damage your garment!",0 "DOES NOT live up to it's name I purchased this to attach about 10 patches to a nylon carry bag. I searched the internet for something to attach them and found this. The glue run's all over when you apply it, takes for ever to heat it up to the point that it takes and then after it drys it cracks and comes loose. Not worth it at all. Found a much MUCH better product called RHINO GLUE. This stuff is like crazy glue times ten. but it is super fast, drys in seconds no heat needed, drys clear and it's PERMANENT !!! I even found it on EBAY for $4.95 which is $2 less then on the Rhino website. Great stuff !",0 "Good product, but give time to set It says to wait about 20 minutes before application, but you really need about 45 minutes before you can iron it on.",3 "Works awesome, no sewing needed!! Let me just be clear, you have to be patient and while it may seem you are going to burn something; this glue works perfect once you get it hot enough. I used it, works awesome. The other review about needing an iron, yes you need an iron for this product but i don't see what that has to do with the product; should have researched it first ;)",3 "I have no iron It would be nice if they told me you need a hot iron to use this, before I bought it. It's cheaper to throw it away than send it back.",0 "A suitable short-term beginner The tip withered and frayed after only light use, it's an affordable alternative for a beginner who isn't concerned with precision but it is not an adequate replacement for a genuine calligraphy set.",2 "Very unhappy Forget the SmartBox and the Amazing Box. Been there done that. Both have been totally unreliable for me with Windows XP. After much frustration and no real technical support, I went with the Vikant Ultimate Box. It works like a dream and writes to both the Smart Box Blank Card and the Amazing Box Blank Card. It is fabulous! If you have never purchased a box before, start with this one. If you have any other box, and its giving you fits, buy this one. You will be glad you did.",0 "Bought new; received trash After researching 5 different products, I bypassed deals on used transfer systems because I wanted to have a new card and the latest software. I was so excited when the pristine, factory-sealed box arrived! Thanks to reviews I'd read about problems with the Smart Box, I carefully followed the instruction book so I'd do everything in the proper order and wouldn't have to reinstall. Was I grossed out to find brown stains and black fingerprints in my ""new"" book. The installation CD was scratched, dirty and smudged. The reader/writer box was missing one of the pads on the bottom and the remaining lopsided three showed hard wear. Determined to embroider, I installed the software, anyway. The dropdown box choices were different from the ones listed in the owner's manual, so I wonder if the book and CD are from different versions of the Smart Box. I was never able to get the software to launch, despite several ""successful"" installations, uninstalls and reinstalls on both a system running Windows 98 and another running XP. . I was willing to be patient about software conflicts even after spending $180. But I never expected to shipped such a worn and abused product from the Simplicity factory.",0 "Pleased with Simplicity Smart Box I am pleased with the Smart Box. I now am able to download over 6,000 patterns on the internet and don't have to buy all those little cards. There are several sites that have free downloads. The greatest on is "AnnTheGran Designes". I did not have any problem with it working (especially, when you read the directions correctly). I haven't tried copying designs off the CD's you can buy but I've just had it for about two weeks. Will do that soon.",3 "I love it! This system is great! The only drawback is that I had to go to Simplicity's website to get an update before the thing would work (It would have been great if the update had been included as a disk or if, at least, there had been a slip of paper in the box to let me know to download the update. Fortunately, I had read other reviews, and when the machine wouldn't work properly, I thought to go to the website). I love the flexibility the system provides: I'm no longer limited to the cards with pre-set designs. I was able to embroider my son a Classic Pooh shirt for his one-year birthday. It was adorable!",4 "Wonderful product except for on line down loads The simplicity smart box is wonderful. The only down side was in order to use the product you had to jump through some downloading hoops online before the product was up and running that took me a couple of days and a number of phone calls before I got it up and running. Once it was running it was GREAT!",3 "smart box update I have a Brother PE150 and the smart box at first I had problems with it recognizing design done with PE Design 3.0 and up . I wentto the amaxing box upgrades and did the usb upgrade and problem solved I love my smartbox its easier to use than a friend of mine that has PE Design. I use it with windows Me and xp with no problems after the upgrade",3 "snaps Have not used product yet but item arrived quickly. would reorder items from the same company. cant wait to use.",4 "Awesome! The magnets are extremely strong! It was very helpful too to have the symbols (+) and (-) on the magnets. Thank you!",4 "Great little magnets and good price I use these for my craft items, they are strong but small enough to use on little boxes and crafts",4 "Great Product These serve their purpose well. They're adhesive on one side, and are clearly marked + and - so you know which ones to use. Nice, strong little magnets for crafting.",4 "DRG SO EASY TO USE, LOVE THEM FOR PAPER CRAFTING PROJECTS, WANTED TO OREDER MORE, BUT ON BACK ORDER PRESENTLY (CHRISTMAS)",4 "Not as advertised I bought one of these for each of my children (7 and 4) for Christmas and we were disappointed that this did not come as advertised. The description says it comes with 24 oil pastels and 20 crayons... Well, it came with 24 crayons labeled as oil pastels and NO oil pastels. My daughter was specifically looking for oil pastels and was very disappointed when the ""Oil Pastels"" just turned out to be crayons. Instead of the oil pastels advertised there were water colors in one side. I had to go to an art store the day after Christmas and purchase what was supposed to be in this set to begin with.",1 "Art Box Art box comes with lots of supplies. I saw several reviews which had problems with quality of the box but the one I received was and still is fine.",3 "paper over all a good gift for children but I feel that maybe you could have added few peices of paper. Thanks",4 "not durable I bought this for my 5 year old daughter and we tried to take very good care of it. Within a few days of careful use, one of the latches bent, a hinge broke off and a piece of the edge came unglued. It is a great idea, but needs better construction. On a positive note, my daughter loved it and would have spent hours drawing and creating with the tools inside if I let her. However, I had to take the box away so further damage does not occur before I can fix it. The drawers work fine. The problem is with the two doors on top that flip out. Note about drawers; Little plastic door knobs pop out. Need to be glued in.",0 "quality of box very disappointing Our son received this as a gift, and we sent it back. The box is made of inferior wood, and very poorly constructed. Not really ""constructed"" at all - rather just glued together, and not well, at that. Two of the corners were coming apart.Also, the lid opens in two parts. The drawback: when you open or close either side, the plastic trays on the inside that hold the crayons and pastels, fall out, as there is nothing securing them to the box. So, you have to try to hold the tray in place while closing either side.We can't comment on the supplies themselves, as we did not allow our son to try them, or else he would not have been able to return the item.",0 "Happy Art Box recipient I got this message from the recipient's mother:He loves it, really! well-made drawer - shelf design. It's heartwarming when he settles down industriously using his art supplies.",4 "You get what your pay for Upon receipt of this item, I immediately opened it and checked out the contents to verify that it came with everything specified. I couldn't find the clips for the easel at first, but they were hidden beneath the ruler. The very first thing I noticed was the quality of the hinged closures and the hinges themselves. They are very low grade and I am definitely thinking about how long they will hold up. The second thing I noticed was that the easel is designed for use with letter size paper in the ""landscape"" direction. I should have paid closer attention to this, so I thought I'd make mention of it. Other than that, the few markers, oil pastels and colored pencils I tested worked great. My daughter won't get to use this until Christmas, and that's if it gets my husband's approval (which I am not so sure about)... For $40 with free shipping, what can I say... you get what you pay for... it will definitely keep my daughter busy, but I just don't know how long it will hold up and the scale of the easel is just too small for her big imagination. I think it's probably worthwhile for a child in the 3 to 5 year range. My daughter will be 6 soon and I am thinking that there is probably something that will suit her better. As I write this, I am feeling more and more confident that I will inquire about returning this item....Note: We did end up returning this item.",2 "Daughter loves it... My daughter begged for this product so we got it for her as a birthday gift over a year ago. She continue to use it. I just wish it cleaned itself up! Many many pieces. One oddity is that the kit contains oil pastels, and for the life of me I don't know why the makers thought oil pastels were a good idea for a kid to have. (I removed them and put them in a baggie...they can be a real mess!)The packaging is fairly durable and has held up well after a year of torture.",3 "Great art kit This is a nice art kit. I wish that I would have found it years ago when I purchased the large, cumbersome, stand-up art easel for my kids. This has all the art supplies you need and it has a table-top easel. I purchased an extra pad of drawing paper and an extra pad of construction paper. The box is fairly heavy, but it's well-worth it and it contains most of our art supplies all in one, convenient place.",4 "Nice Toy! Has everything a little artist needs to get started. My granddaughter loved it and used it right away. Nice for rooms with not much space for a tall one. Has small board inside to clip paper to. Just close and latch when finished, a place to put everything inside.",4 "Granddaughters wonderful gift The Alex Art Box has been an absolutely wonderful toy for ourGranddaughter. She has spent more time creating her art and havingfun. I found the best gift ever for her.",3 "GREAT FUN! My 9 year old daughter was extremely pleased with this box! She loves the way it's so compact and everything she needs is right there. The only complaint is that the latches are not very sturdy, one already broke off on her the day she got it. But she looks beyond that and enjoys all the supplies she has access to now.",3 "PORTABLE ART My 5 yr. old son received this for Christmas and I was very surprised to see that it does come with EVERYTHING a little artist may need to let his creativity take over. My son LOVES to color and draw and he got this from Granny who is an Art Teacher... They sat down for hours creating with the products within this beautiful -and sturdy- wooden box. GREAT companion for your little artist!",4 "Wheels are flimsy. 1. The picture shows the paper roll above the art station. Mine did not arrive that way. Mine has the paper stored just under where the two boards (chalk and white) meet. Which would be fine except it makes rolling new paper out tougher.2. The screws provided for the wheels are inferior. When I screwed in each wheel the screw head snapped off leaving the screw still inside the dowel (sp?). I am not a big strong man so I can't say I screwed the screw too hard. It just snapped off like a twig. Cheap screws!I don't usually leave remarks but this is such a large item and kind of pricey so I don't want anyway to purchase this without knowing what they might be getting into.Don't use the screws they provide. Buy your own!All this aside. It's pretty darn cute.",2 "Very Disappointing We were so disappointed when we received this item, which was to be a Santa present for my two year old grandchildren. The center arrived with a side missing the groove to support the base, which meant we could not assemble it. We had to take it to a carpenter who had a special saw which could cut the groove.Not something which could easily be done one day before Christmas. And no-one has responded to my report of this manufacturing error. I guess no-one will acknowledge this comment either.Shirley",1 "Disappointed mom I purchased this product for my daughter's 4th birthday. After one day one of the wheels fell off. My husband reattached it and everytime we have ever moved it the wheel falls off. Now the wheel won't even stay on at all so the easel is lopsided and unusable. The quality does not match the price. Get a $20 easel and save your money.",1 "defective part and damaged wheel Just recieved this Art Cart and when I was sorting the parts discovered minor damage to one of the wheels....no big deal. Then as we were putting it together we discovered that the wheel support had NO groove for the bottom shelf to slide into. Called Alextoys directly and they are out for inventory control until Jan. GREAT CART, But absolutely WORTHLESS if you can't put it together without MAJOR modifications!Now I'm rushing out to find another gift! shheeesh!",0 "Alex Super Rolling Art Center with Paper Roll - 43.75"" Tall this is fantastic and so many uses to it. my 3yr old has so much fun, chalking, painting, drawing, and using the white board. great product especially with the wheels on it for easy move around........",4 "Fun look If this easel had not been 50% off I would have gone with a smaller one. It was relatively easy to assemble; my husband did it in under an hour with a manual and electric screwdriver. DD loved and still loves to color on it. I love the roll of paper; I attached a binder clip to the top of the paper to keep DD from unrolling too much. The cups are great for holding crayons, markers, pens, etc. We have not used the chalk side, b/c as I rethought it, I don't want chalk dust in my house and no paint yet. It's large enough to give DD a big coloring space and when she first got it she would climb in the middle and sit on the top shelf. The shelves are sturdy as I have the bottom one loaded with paper, coloring books and more crayons. For one child a smaller easel would be more appropriate or even jut a table, but we have #2 on the way and it will be nice to have 2 sides for them. It's a cute easel and we'll roll it outside in the sunshine some days.",3 "It is cute but the wheels are useless... I hate that it doens't go through the door frame. Annoying! But I really like the look and the storage.",2 "Quality item, cheap screws... The screws are a pain to screw in with the little screwdriver they provide, but when I tried a power drill, it stripped the screws in no time. So I went back to the manual screwdriver and two blisters later, I think it is a really quality easel, and the storage space is an excellent idea. Most easels just don't seem worth the space they take up. The wheels are a great idea to take it outside when the weather is nice...makes for easy transport. Overall, I am very satisfied with this item, but I agree with the other reviewer about the cheap screws.",3 "Very nice easel We just got this in the mail, and it went together very well. Took a while to get one as we ordered it right before Christmas. I used their screws and my own screwdriver - the screwdriver that comes with it is small, so I can see where others may have had a problem. Didn't have any screws break, had one strip out, but that was my fault as I tightened it too far. Remember folks, you are dealing with soft wood here, so don't go crazy with your screwdriver. And DO NOT use a screw gun (power drill), you will defintely have problems.My 3 year old is using it right now and loves it. So far has drawn a cat and a dog, and is going to have some trouble separating from it to go to bed. For the money, this is a winner.",3 "Best art easel out there!!! We purchased this for our 2 year old daughter for Christmas. This is a great art cart! I looked at many different kinds of art easels and decided on this one because of the storage. Although there is no magnetic dry erase board, it makes up for it in all other areas. The chalkboard is an actual chalkboard (not the kind that is tough to draw/erase on). The colors are great to go in a playroom and the cart is very sturdy...We don't have to worry about it folding in on itself. Very easy to move around too with the sturdy wheels. Couldn't be happier with our purchase!",4 "Very Happy Parent... My daughter (3 years) received this rolling art cart for Christmas from Santa. She absolutely loves it!! Along with her seven year old brother enjoys using it too. Both can work on the cart and there are not a lot of arguing/sharing issues due to it having dual sides (1-blackboard, & (1-dry erase board & 1-paper roll) to work on. Additionally, there is a lot of storage for coloring books and art supplies due to the hidden shelves under the easel. Ultimately, this gift provides hours of entertainment for my children and it boosts their creativity. Along with it provides me the capability to store all of their art supplies in one location without baskets and containers and quick maneuverability with little effort due to its wheels.Assembly wise my husband assembled this art cart pretty quickly and he is not a mechanical genius. Previous reviewers stated you couldn't use a power drill. However, that is what he used and it did not the strip the screws as listed previous postings. Overall the product seems very stable and made well. I believe this is going to be a toy that continues to be a favorite at our house.",4 "Fun gift We bought this last Christmas when our girls were 2 and 10 months with the hopes that they would both be able to use it for years. So far, after a year, they both love it and can work together on it. There is plenty of room for storage and it's easy to move around. The chalk board is good for the price of the cart, but we do have trouble with some types of chalk. We bought large easel clips to use an easel pad of paper when the roll of paper was almost empty. The good thing about that is you can put paper on both sides that way. The white board cleans off easily with crayola markers. This was pretty easy to put together and rather sturdy. We really love it.",4 "Not Worth the Price:( I really thought I would love this easel but am so disappointed in the height. I wish it would of been a bit taller than what it is. The other easels are height adjustable and much much cheaper. Don't buy this product it's just not worth it. Mother of three under five :)",2 "Hmm... Well, besides being very low (not sure how this was meant for kids 7-9 years old - my daughter is 5 and its already up to her chin), it also doesn't go thru the door frame! Whats the point of the wheels if you can't wheel it out of a room??Very disappointed, especially for the price I paid...",1 "Missing paper cutter Great art center. Daughter loves it. I am just slightly annoyed b/c the description said it came with a child safe paper cutter and didn't find one in the packaging. I don't know if it was supposed to be in there or the description is wrong. I am most annoyed that there seems to be no way to get in touch with Amazon to just get the missing piece without having to return the entire item which would be not worth the trouble. I just want the missin piece! Other than that great.",3 "Great piece for any play room I was looking for an art table/easel for my toddler to add to his play area. I wanted something that was made of wood, had quality construction, art options, storage options. This product was exactly what we wanted. The assembly went smoothly but did leave me with blisters on my thumb; my son's excitement was worth it! It also looks very cute especially with my little artist next to it.",4 "amazon review lies toy is ok but for price it should be more durable the stars are cheap and can be pulled off by a 2 year old Amazon said that it had a magnetic chalk board it doesn't they lie. its cheap",2 "great This is a great item to have. It does exactly what it needs to do without any problems. This is a great item.",4 "Great Item Zipper Foot was exactly as advertised and just what I needed, Great price... Would purchase from this company again and again.",4 "Tools This adds to my feet collection. I will be able to insert an invisible zipper with ease. It is made by Brother , so I know it will work perfectly on my machine.",4 "Great foot Worked perfectly for installing invisible zippers in pillow covers! Assists fantastically in sewing close to the teeth for a great finish. Would greatly recommend.",4 "Bernina 830 snap on feet This is awesome! I needed the invisible zipper foot for my super-duper Bernina 830. I happened upon the adapter foot that would enable me to buy snap on feet. What a price saver! The invisible zipper snap on foot is a welcomed item in my ever-growing stash of gadgets.",4 "On time My daughter needed this to finish her outfit. It came quickly and was just what she needed. She bought one earlier from Joann and it didn't fit.",4 "zipper foot I didn't use the zipper foot because after I received it along with a new sewing machine, the sewing machine included a zipper foot in the accessories. I returned the zipper foot but as always my purchases on amazon.com have been timely and exactly as advertised. I have rarely been disappointed.",2 "works perfectly This invisible zipper foot does exactly what it's supposed to do. I use it on myBrother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine. It snaps into place easily, and sews an invisible zipper beautifully. It is worth the investment if you sew any invisible zippers.",4 "Works like a charm! Since getting this foot, I no longer waste my time putting in centered zips! This foot makes putting in zips so much easier and it's very easy to use. The instructions on how to install and use the foot are excellent. If you're tired of having to put in centered and lapped zips, this is the foot to use. This foot will make your sewing look so professional!",4 "Easy Zipper The invisible zipper is a breeze with this zipper foot. Great buy and well worth the purchase. I would definitely recommend this site when buying sewing machine pressure feet.",4 "Another invaluable accessory! I installed my first invisible zipper last night and this little foot worked perfectly! Note - If you have a sewing machine with multiple needle positions, be sure it is set to Center. My computerized Brother CS6000i defaults to the left and I'm lucky the needle didn't break...not the foot's fault, but mine. I installed the zipper using a video instruction from Craftsy and the instructor didn't use an invisible zipper foot but mentioned the foot is handy but not necessary. I disagree! I can't sew a straight line to save my life and this little gizmo hugged the zipper teeth without bunching, hanging, or snagging and sewed a perfect seam completely straight down the teeth. Without one, the instructor's regular presser foot hung on the zipper top and initially refused to feed the fabric/zipper tape through the feed dogs. With this foot that did not happen. When completed, the zipper was hidden exactly as it should be. The instructor did have a good hint: make your garment seam allowances 1/2"" vs. the standard 5/8"". The zipper tape is 1/2"" and the edge of the fabric is a good guide for zipper placement.",4 "Can't find my zipper This is just what I needed. It is soooooo much better than the plastic invisible zipper feet. The metal does not give and allow the zipper to slip out of track. My zippers are hard to see(this is what I wanted). I purchased my Brother CS-6000i on Amazon.com and the foot fit the machine as it should. Changing the feet is easy. Love it.",4 "MUCH better for sewing invisible zippers Most sewing machines these days only come with a few accessory feet. And most zippers are the invisible kind, if you go to the sewing store--that's what you'll find. Plus, invisible zippers look so wonderful when sewn in--they become part of the seam. However, if you struggle with sewing them, the invisible zipper foot is what you need. The foot snaps onto the shank, and it rides over the center part of the invisible zipper, allowing you to sew close to the nylon coils. That's the key--riding over the raised coils so the stitching is right on the tape in the correct position. This is a must-have for any home sewing you do with zippers.",4 "Zipper Foot for Brother Sewing Machine My daughter needed this foot to insert zippers on the Halloween costume she was making and found it to be utterly fantastic . She was so happy we bought it.",4 "great zipper foot Ive been waiting a long time to purchase this foot. EVery time I would think of sewing a zipper on I was intimidated by the fact that I could not sew it on properly.No more worries...the foot works like a charm and I ve used it twice already in the 3 hours since it was received. fast shipping , neat packaging and great customer service as is expected of amazon",4 "A MUST HAVE FOR INVISIBLE ZIPPERS. I needed the invisible zipper foot for my Brother CS-6000i machine which I had also purchased on Amazon.I didn't want to buy the plastic version because of poor reviews. When I checked out Amazon for the Brother SA128 Concealed Zipper Foot I relied on the positive reviews this zipper foot received and I wasn't disappointed. This invisible zipper foot was easy to snap onto my machine and worked beautifully giving the skirt a professional finish. A great buy and shipped super fast. I would definitely recommend this item.",4 "Invisible Zippers Need Invisible Zipper Feet A friend of mine was working on a dress the week before she was supposed to wear it to a wedding. She didn't realize that she needed a specific foot to add the invisible zipper, so I ordered this for her on Amazon. With Prime, it was there well before she had to leave for the wedding. Great price, fast delivery, beautiful dress, worked in her Brother XL-3027 machine.",4 "Not authentic Brother I have a Brother CS6000i and wanted to make sure I got the original Brother ruffler foot so it was easier to install and worked properly. The ruffler foot I got does NOT look like the one in the picture. Instead, it looks exactly like the other generic foot you can find on here for less money!!! I have seen the original Brother ruffler foot in store and it comes in a Brother box and looks like the picture for this one, Mine does not.It works fine, and although it was difficult to install, I figured it out. I am just extremely disappointed that I feel like I was lied to. This is not original; it is the generic.",1 "Brother SA143 Ruffler Attachment This is a quality product made specifically for the Brother sewing machine. I use it on Brother LB6770PRW. It works perfectly. Don't buy a generic ruffler for less money. I bought one elsewhere and had to send it back. It was cheaply made and ill-fitting. You will be pleased with this Brother ruffler.",4 "Amazing!!! I just used it for the first time with scraps and was able to ruffle and pleat with no problems. You have NO IDEA what I was going through to make ruffles, but now I can ruffle like a pro!Thanks",4 "Amazing attachment for any sewer! I love this foot! It fit perfectly on my brother Se400.I'm a novice in ruffles and I think its so easy to use that its worth the money! I've already made tons of flowers! If you want to add ruffles to anything get this foot! I thought once that I could do it by hand! what a nightmare, just get the foot and then get your sewing on!",4 "Will NOT Buy from Seller again I purchased this Brother Brand ruffler because I wanted a good quality ruffler for my machine. But I was disappointed with the entire order.First, it arrived an entire week late. I own a sewing business and was depending on receiving this by the date I was given from the Seller.Second, when I finally got it I was disappointed when it didn't fit on my Brother machine. I thought a Brother ruffler was supposed to fit on a Brother machine?! I've used rufflers before and know how to attach them and use them so this was disappointing, to say the least. I would've appreciated a list of machines this ruffler foot doesn't work on from the seller BEFORE I purchased it. I don't know the quality of the ruffler because I never had the chance to use it.Third, when I called the seller to return the item, they were very rude. While in the middle of asking a question, they hung up on me. They said the only way they would return it is if I paid the return shipping AND they would deduct additional shipping off my return. The total shipping cost I paid was $1.43. The Seller took an additional $6 off my return which was MUCH more than the actual shipping cost. I will never buy from this seller again.I hate writing negative reviews, but this seller definitely deserves it for their customer service. Please be cautious before you purchase this item and be sure to find out whether or not the ruffler will fit your machine. I have learned that I will only purchase items sold by amazon.com - I can trust them and they have incredible customer service.",0 "Looks intimidating, but it's not! This ruffler foot looks like a monstrasity, a little intimidating but it is in fact very easy to attach as it is a snap on foot. It pleats your fabric every 1, 6, or 12 stitches, you decide. I am not sure why, could be user error, but I have broken 3 needles on the two times I have used it. I made sure it was lined up correctly, but each time after stitching a few hundred stitches or so, my needle hits the foot and breaks. I am not giving up on it as this is a really great attachment.",3 "Ruffler Foot I am extremely disappointed with my purchase. It was an expensive foot with lousy directions. There were only a couple of pictures for directions. There were no written directions, trouble shooting or anything to assist with using this foot. I purchased the ruffler foot because I make numerous garments with ruffles and I was hoping it would allow me to speed up the process. Unfortunately it takes longer than manually making ruffles. The metal clamps, for lack of better word, catch the fabric and there is not a guide to ensure you sew in a straight line. I would prefer to return this item because it is truly a waste of money.",0 "Love this I have only played with this but the playing yielded great results! I hate doing the gathers for ruffles!",4 "Worked Great! This ruffler foot was a breeze to put on my machine, which is a singer. I've used it a couple of time with good results. The only problems I have had were operator issues, not the issues of the foot. Saved money and made my project breeze by.",4 "Great value This product is a great value compared to local store prices. Does an excellent job of making a ruffle, however, you have to use it at a slow pace in order bit to break a needle.",2 "Hard to figure out, but works well. It took me a long time (and my mother's help) to figure this ruffler foot out. The instructions aren't very well written and somewhat confusing, but maybe that's just because I've only been sewing for about 5 years. Once I was finally able to get it working on my Brother CS6000i sewing machine, I fell in love with it. I used to make ruffles by sewing two rows and then pulling the strings to distribute the ruffle which was so time consuming. This simple (or complicated gizmo depending on how patient you are) makes it so quick and easy to sew evenly distributed ruffles. Overall, I'd recommend this product, but just keep in mind that you need to be patient to figure it out (hence why I gave it only 4 stars).",3 "Doesn't fit the machine it is made for. I really love my Brother sewing machines, of which I have 3. The Pacesetter NX400, the 1500 portable professional machine, and a computerized industrial. Unfortunately, this foot does not fit my machine. I wish it did. There are so many cool things you can do with a ruffler foot. I may have to find a generic model to fit it.",1 "Ruffler foot 7mm I found the Ruffler foot 7mm was easy to use and install. It was also in excellent condition upon arrival. Amazon saved me a lot of money in regard to the difference of price when comparison shopping.",4 "This is a great foot!!!! The Brother SA146 Open Toe Foot is useful for machine Applique and sewing where you need to see your work for exact stitch placement... I think it would also be useful for couching stitches. It is sturdy and easy ti attach.. I highly recommend this foot!!!",4 "Replace the punch head, not the whole thing. Short review: It works. Make sure you have the correct part number. It was printed on the bottom of my hole punch.Long review:I somehow managed to mangle the screw on the middle punch head on my hole punch. The thumb screw must have some loose and I bent it when I forced the punch down. Since you're looking at this review you know that hole punches aren't cheap! In all honesty this punch head replacement isn't cheap either. But I figured it was worth the gamble. I was going to just buy a whole new punch if this didn't work (and I was going to do a return if it was a piece of junk). For the record I could have probably found a screw at the hardware store, but I figured with the force put on the part I better get the real thing.The punch head looked ok when I got it. It wasn't finished quite to the level of the original part, but it fit nicely. I screwed it in, and with a little jiggling got it firmly in its spot. And miracle of miracles... it works. Perfectly.There you go. I took one for the team. It works great. If you know that this is the part you need, buy it confidently. And if you're not sure, look at your hole punch. Mine had the replacement part number printed in the plastic cover.",4 "What's up with the pricing? Seriously, why does this part cost over $13? I just put a brand new 3-hole punch, with better paper capacity, into my cart for $24. It's ridiculous that to replace all 3 punch heads would cost nearly $40 (66% more than a new hole punch). The pricing makes it difficult to justify doing the ""green"" thing. I also find it amusing that the manufacturer recommends replacing the punch heads annually. Why would anyone do that at this price point? It seems like opportunistic pricing to me.",0 "Clover Seam Ripper for Sewing I already had one of these seam rippers and loved it. Reason I like this item so much is the point/cutting area is small and fits into stitches with ease. The cutting/blade 'V' shaped area is very sharp to aid in a smooth quick cut of the stitches. The handle is larger, rounded, easier and much more comfortable to hold in the hand when using than most seam rippers. I ordered several more so I'd have extras and to give to my daughter and sewing friends as a little gift.",4 "Fine Seam Ripper *****This little seam ripper is very nice. It sturdy and comes with it's own soft plastic slipover cover. Clover makes another model (the 463) that I like much better--it has a streamlined handle and a hard plastic cover. It all depends upon what you personally prefer. Although this is one is very nice, my bet is on ""Clover 463 Seam Ripper"", which I would pick out of all of the ones I've owned or found online. I think I might like this one better if I had hand problems like arthritis since the handle is larger. My best use of this handy little item is to rip out alterations I've made to my clothes.Highly recommended.*****",4 "great product I've been buying the Clover seam rippers for years (this particular one) and have nothing but good to say about it. It's priced very low compared to the others (which are duller than I ever could have imagined). They are very sharp and comfortable in my hand, and I sure am glad somebody still sells them.",4 "Best seam ripper ever I have been sewing for over 35 years. I also teach sewing in a high school. This is a dream to use-- it just glides through the stitches. My students know not to touch this one--or else. It costs more, but it's worth it.",4 "Broke with first use. This Clover 502 seam ripper is a cheap piece of crap! It broke with the first use. I don't recommend.",0 "Nice to have a seam ripper you can actually hold onto! The little round seam rippers you get many places are just too difficult to hold onto with large hands. I decided to give this one a try and it's amazing. Easy to hold and no cramps in my hands trying to hold a tiny little ripper. Highly Recommended.",4 "multi-purpose I don't sew - I bought this to use in cutting out matted hair on my dog who hates scissors. it works great and does not scare him. I just isolate the matted hair and cleanly slice below the mat.",4 "ksa HelloCompany CloverVery impressive and already bought a lot of the products I'm a fan of this companyThis wonderful tool to cut the thread",4 "efficient, sharp seam ripper Now that I have used this new seam ripper, I am amazed at how much sharper it is than the smaller, cheaper ones. It makes a huge difference to the speed of ripping seams. Owing to the frequency with which I need to rip out stitches (!), I don't use the vinyl sleeve. The seam ripper just sits next to my sewing machine on a shelf. Those sewers who think the cover shouldn't have been vinyl could simply make a new one from heavy fabric. That would take all of 10 seconds.The handle is actually quite sturdy, more so than I thought from the picture. Despite one reviewer who said it broke right away, I think if you're using the ripper correctly (inserting the point under the stitch and forward to cut it), there should be no problem. It takes no force at all and cuts beautifully. I love the item and intend to order again so that I have more than one.",4 "Great little product Added this to my order on a whim because I was sick of using my embroidery scissors that need to be sharpened for tasks like seam ripping and trimming thread. Works great, sharp cutting edge, great shape, hasn't broken on me yet.",4 "As described and does the job Good size but should have had a better cover other than a piece of vinyl. Nice large handle and cuts well.",3 "Love It I love it! It works great! Unfortunately I use it a lot and it is very easy to remove unwanted stitches.",4 "ok, but not as helpful as i'd imagined. The markings on the presser foot are a little hard to see, due to the shininess of the foot. I am considering putting a little white-out in each groove for better visibility. i had to sew slower to keep everything aligned with the shiny markings. It would also help if the grooves were labeled!",2 "Basic but necessary I have used this foot for a few months now and feel it's a necessity to have if you sew a lot. It is durable/heavy and has many markings on it from 1/8"" up to 13/16"", and the outer edge of the foot itself is exactly at 1"" which is handy. The only negative with this foot is that none of the markings are marked in any way to identify or distinguish them. I found that I could take permanent markers in various colors and outline the more heavily used ones (1/4"", 5/8"", etc.) so I could quickly identify them when sewing and this works great. This has become my primary foot and makes for precise seam allowances, especially on curved seams.",4 "Awesome! This is my new standard foot! My only issue is that the stitch guides are in metric, where I would prefer them in imperial so I could easily see 1/4 inch, but I've gotten used to where the 1/4 inch is in relation to the metric marks.",4 "FINALLY I CAN SEW EXACT measurements. Why isn't this a standard item on all sewing machines? GET IT NOW!!! I love it- you can sew 1/8 inch increments up to 1 inch (I think) I usually do 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 an inch.",4 "WELL MADE Very nice punch set they are well made and heavey duty and work great very good deal for the money!!",4 "Arches Water Color Brush I have been painting for 20 years, I decided to give Arches brushes a try. (I use their paper 140lb 20x30s) . Well I got the brush today (#4) and I love it. It is very springy, great fine point, and holds plenty of color. Finally the metal tip is great and well designed. I plan on buying a #8 soon.",4 "Received Wrong Color I ordered White Velcro because it will be on the back of a white banner. My order receipt and order history says white Velcro but when I opened the box it was 25 yards of black Velcro. I need this for an event next weekend. Now I am stuck using black and it is going the show through the white poster.",0 "Great price I use a lot of velcro to make felt storyboard pieces, so after buying several rolls at the craft stores for $10 each and running out quickly. I finally bought this roll- it should last me years.",4 "Great ""Fastener"" I have used Velcro for years. It was wonderful to be able to order it from Amazon.com and receive it in less than a week. I enjoy using the ""sew-on"" type of Velcro because I know it is secure.",4 "Knives The package looks good. The knives look good. I haven't used it yet, but I will shortly. I have so many projects to do.",4 "Beautiful paper! I have some books that I keep on my nightstand to read at bedtime, but the covers are not too attractive. I bought this paper to cover them. It worked beautifully.The paper is thick, and feels kind of textured, which you can't tell from the photo. One sheet was enough to cover a pretty large book and two small ones. They make the nightstand books look wonderful.I also bought some white textured paper for some other books. That looks OKAY, but not as gorgeous as books covered in this paper do.I'm going to get more paper, other colors and designs, and cover other books on my book shelf, books that I give to girlfriends as presents, or even cover journals that I buy for friends. This way it doesn't matter if they have a plain cover.They'll be works of art, and a treasured gift with something like this beautiful paper as the cover.It's kind of expensive, but heavy enough that I think it'll last a long time.Will buy more!",4 "Small Dual Duty Spool Thread Storage I use these to store my Dual Duty Thread Spools (the small ones.) They lay sideways so I can see the colors easily. The box wasn't designed for this, so some rows are angled one way, others another, but it works well. Would not work well if the box wasn't nearly full though.",3 "Great for storage but check the dimensions--it is ""slim"" The container is great for storing scrapbook paper, however it is not tall enough to store much else. There is a bigger one on Amazon for sale if you need to store supplies with the paper.It is of good quality, and the latches are sturdy.",3 "Craft storage bins Purchased Super Satchel cubes and storage bins. Very happy with product. Was able to store all of my crafts from yarn to beads and arts/crafts. The clear bins made for easy access and easy re-storage.",3 "I LOVE THIS! i am able to hold a ton of felt in this bin for when i am working on it and going on a trip some where!",4 "Art Bin Perfect size for quilt blocks, directions, and notions. Great for any project on the go. Snaps lock in place so contents do not fall out. Handle for carrying.",4 "best I've found this box did every thing I wanted.It could have been a little bigger. A lot of my friends will be ordering them.",3 "Great Item Just what I needed to store my 12 x 12 inch papers. Will have to buy more for the rest my papers.",4 "Embroidery I got this to put my appliqué project in to keep my blocks tidy, but I haven't started :) every quilter who has a stash will understand. This will be perfect to keep my finished blocks in until I'm ready to quilt them.",4 "Perfect storage solution If you have art supplies and don't want them in a flimsy storage container, this is the way to go. By thier own thier good, with the ""cube"" they are great.",4 "Great storage I really love this box for my scrapbooking supplies. Perfect size and very sturdy. I will probably buy more soon.",3 "Perfect Size Bought this to store a good-sized collection of decals, gems, paint, glitter, foil and other nail art supplies. It's perfect; not too high, large enough for everything and easy to slide into narrow space on cabinet shelf and keep everything in order.",4 "Product as advertised I needed a very flat storage bin for some Wii accessories. We're talking under 3 inches of height. This did the job and slides nicely under my TV stand.",4 "Not What I Thought I have several other Artbin storage containers for my 12x12 scrapbook paper. I thought this one was bigger than what it was. So, it's ok, it's Artbin, but it's just smaller in depth than I wanted.",2 "A simple, effective cutter. I purchased the Blade Runner out of a need for a tool that would accurately cut circles out of cardstock. I build card models, and it's particularly difficult to cut perfect circles between about 1/4"" to 1 & 1/4."" (Larger can look passable freehand with a blade or with scissors, or with specialty circle cutters, while smaller can be done with metal punches.)I have a drafting circle template that I wanted to somehow use with a cutting tool that would not risk cutting the template itself. The Blade Runner works well for this.The Blade Runner is designed to be used with templates; it has a guide shaft to which the blade is attached, much like the pilot on a piloted router bit. The Blade Runner's instructions direct the user to place the template sheet on something to raise it up a few millimeters, like some sticky putty. The blade guide then hooks under the surface of the template in order to guide the user.For my own purposes, I needed the template flush with my parts sheet in order to cut the exact outline of the part. I found that, by using a larger diameter circle in my template sheet to offset, I could use the Blade Runner's tiny circlular blade housing like a ""pilot"" without having to hook under the template sheet. By carfully making 2 to 3 light pressure passes, I get very good results with only slight fraying that easily brushes off.One of the things that makes this tool unique is the extremely low profile of the blade itself, allowing the user to get as close to the surface of the cutting media as possible.Another nice plus is that replacement blades are available from the manufacturer. I purchased my Blade Runner at a Michaels craft store, and they had the replacement blades in stock.I would recommend this tool to anyone who does paper crafts with templates and has a fairly steady hand for cutting jobs.",3 "over charging for shipping I would like to buy these scissors in bulk, your site would only allow me to purchase 69 of the 150 I want. then you charged me over $40 for shipping doubling the cost of the scissors. I am purchasing them for school kits for Luthran World Relief. If you can help me with the shipping, I would be interested in purchasing. Otherwise, forget it.",3 "Scissors worked great.... We bought 100 pair for cutting the red ribbon at the grand opening of a community health centre. They worked great, no binding. The scissors were then donated to a local school.",4 "Sticky, hard to use I don't know if they need to lube up the area around the screw or what, but after the scissors shut to a certain point, they were difficult for my daughter to open. I bought another brand of safety scissors at the grocery store and they were much better. These were really cheap though, so I guess I got what I paid for.",1 "5 pack Rotary Blades. They came just as described, quickly and sharp, ready to start on my next project. Look out fabric,here I come.",4 "olfa 28mm rotary blade refill-5 per package very good price for this package...much more expensive locally..recommend it to all Olfa rotary cutter users. will probably purchase again in the future",4 "Great I quilt and use these and the 45mm and the 60mm all the time. When I need to replace a used one, I just put it on the bottom of the 5. Love this little yellow case. It is worth buying them 5 at a time just to receive it. They are just too sharp not to have anything to keep them in.",4 "Always an excellent tool. Olfa makes a good product, including these small blades for my favorite rotary cutter. The bonus was the cost--much less than sewing and quilting outlets. Amazon will be my one stop shop store more often.",4 "Just what was needed Perfect. Love to use the rotary cutter. Saves lots of time and saves my back from difficult bending and stretching",4 "SMALL BLADES! NOT FOR STANDARD SIZE ROTARY! Good product and price, but I didn't realize they are not for the full size rotary! They are for a really small rotary cutter",4 "Rotary Cutter is an important sewing accessory. I love my rotary cutter but when the blade gets dull it is not fun so I always keep plenty of blades on hand. Also, I like to have a rotary cutter in different sizes for different cutting, even one for paper, and an extra one for pinking or scallops. What a great tool!",4 "Sharp blades for good results I had my Olfa rotary blade for over 10 years. I use it practically every week, so it gets a lot of work.I use my rotary cutter for quilting fabric, cutting photographic paper, cutting regular paper, so I use a lot of blades!A dull blade requires to do more than one cut to go through fabric or paper, and that not only takes extra time, but can result in a bad uneven cut. So having a refill pack on hand is very important.These blades are very high quality, they take many re-sharpening and continue to work as new!For most part of the 10 years I have re-sharpened my Olfe rotary blade, I used a rotary blade sharpernerRotary Blade Sharp-ener- For 45mm BladesTo sharpen the blade, you to disassemble the rotary cutter, which has a number of pieces including the blade. Then you place the the blade between two round circles the sharpener. Each side facing the blade has sand paper, that polishes out the nicks in the blade. You sharpen the blade by rotating the two pieces of the sharper against each other. After the sharpening you have to move the blade back to the rotary cutter, and then reassemble the rotary cutter correctly (one has to remember how pieces fit together exactly).Recently I discovered a sharpener that works without having to remove the blade from the cutter. It works by using the same motion as you cut, by moving the cutter in the sharpener itself. Not having to remove the blade from the sharpener is a *huge* advantage. It is faster, less chance of cutting yourself, and no chance of assembling the rotary cutter the wrong way (been there, done that). It is called ""TrueCut""TrueCut Rotary Blade SharpenerBoth rotary cutters work well and prolong the life your blades, and thus save you money.So I highly recommend this blade refill and its usage with the blade sharpener.Ali Julia review",4 "Olfa blades As advertised and shipped quickly. Priced very good also. An excellent source for needed equipment for quilting. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent cross stitch While the design is very beautiful, the characters are giberous and have no meaning. There is a disclaimer on the pattern saying that the characters are the designer's artistic impression of Chinese characters. This design contains metallic thread, which is a pain to work with. Not the most difficult one I have done, but not the easiest. That said, I'm very pleased with the result, and will most likely frame it.",4 "Looks awesome It took me several months to finish this one when I had time to work on it. It was pretty worth it because the end result is beautiful. The only challenge will be finding a frame that fits its finished dimensions. (12""x16"")",4 "Great size! I have larger cutting mats, but this one really came in handy when I was working with smaller squares and paper piecing. It didn't take up nearly as much room and could be right beside my sewing machine.",3 "Rotary Map One must have a self-healing double-sided rotary mat when cutting on a countertop. It not only keeps the countertop from being cut to shreds but it allows a nice smoothe cut on the vinyl media used in our signage busienss. Thanks. This is just what the artist ordered.",4 "Very nice I really like this mat. Great help with measuring my cuts and protecting my table top. The size is good for my small space.",4 "OLFA 12-Inch x 18-Inch Product seems to be in good shape and good quality, but it has an objectionable odor. The OLFA web-site will give you directions on how to remove the odor. Most plastic things have a strange odor from the manufacturing process.",3 "Nice cutting mat. This is a nice cutting mat but I would have gotten a bigger size. Didn't get to use it too much because the cutter I bought was not sharp enough to use it.",3 "Works great, definitely worth it even if you won't use it a ton. I bought the mat for use with sewing/quilting. I am a beginner and wasn't sure if I needed something like this (with a rotary cutter) before I knew how much use I would get out of it. I have to say, even if the first is the only one I do, this was well worth it. It makes all the measuring and cutting so much easier. My husband also uses it for building/mending his foam RC planes and really likes it.",4 "Rotary Mat I haven't been quilting for many years but I have used one of these since I started. Holds up very well but I wore out my first one. It worked so well that I ordered a new one just like the old one. My other half also uses it to cut his hobby's on it. It is the perfect size to used beside my machine as well.",4 "My Quilting Buddy - My Strips are Straight & My Squares Square I purchased the Olfa Cutting Mat through my local quilting shop - at the recommendation of the owner, who has pieced countless quilts and advised even more quilters. In her opinion, this was the best mat for the price. And, since we are friends and fellow-business owners, she is someone I trust.The size works well for me (24"" x 36""), and I have cut strips / squares for two quilts now using my mat. In spite of the fact that many of the cuts are in the same location, there is no indication of even a scratch on my mat. The size is also great since I have been able to use it in several different locations to cut my fabric - including a store counter.While I know many mats will do the same thing, I have only used this one. And, having both the grids and the inches marked on the one side has made it possible for me to accurately measure my fabric. The other side is unmarked for general cutting.Because of how it has worked for me, I give it five stars.",4 "Olfa Cutting Mat Olfa makes very good, long-lasting cutting mats. This is the fourth I've purchased over the last 20 years . . . not because they wear out (the first one I bought is still just fine) but because I need a mat every place I could possibly want to cut . . . sewing room, of course, kitchen, bedroom, and this new one is for our camper trailer. You can take the girl away from the quilt room, but then the girl just has to take the quilt room with her! I write quilting patterns and make all my own design samples, so the mat(s) are used often. No problems in the last 20 years . . . never had to retire an Olfa mat, but have used up a couple other brands.",4 "Decent mat; beware it is US imperial only, no metric Bought this mat for electronics assembly, so I don't scratch up the table. It works well enough and seems durable as long as you don't try to roll it up.If you're using this for home/hobby engineering applications, be aware that all the rulers are ONLY in old-style fractional US/imperial. It's not dual imperial/metric like nearly any ruler you would find. If you need metric also shop around more... there's got to be one here with both measurement systems.",3 "self healing mat I bought this one to replace my press and cut mat-ruler doesnt slide like it did with my old one-the only thing I dont like about it is the numbers and markers are not on the outside of your numbered mark-makes it hard to see to cut the exact measurements, so if I want to cut piece of fabric I can aline the mark on the top but for the bottom edge, I use painters tape",3 "Thick and sturdy This is a good, small cutting board. It has a nice thickness and is stiff. Exactly what you would expect.",4 "Self-Healing Double-Sided Rotary Mat I love the mat. I have a larger one that I have had for 10+ years and this smaller one will help with small cutting jobs.",4 "Nice cutting mat I did a lot of comparison shopping before I decided on this mat and I'm very happy with it. It's sturdy, a good size, and a great deal for the price.",4 "Self healing board This board is so much thinner than the original board that I bought. I was a little disappointed and should have spent more money on a better quality board. I would not recommend it for heavy cutting or for heavy duty work areas. I think it is more suitable for children in my opinion.",2 "Meh This probably wont last long. I used it with the Olfa deluxe rotary cutter for about 40 cuts and I can see lots of areas where it wont be "self-healing". I doubt this will last very long before its covered in ridges and cracks that ruin perfect straight cuts.",1 "Really? It's a mat for cutting stuff on. It works, I have not cut through it, it's self healing. So, yes it works. The lines come in handy for quick reference.",4 "Great product These cutting mats really filled my need to have a large cutting surface on an existing table. They stay together well with the included connectors and I also connected another mat that I already owned to make an even larger area.",4 "Excellent product I love this cutting mat! It's great for anyone with limited space, easy to use one, two or all three mats depending on garment size. I store mine in its box, slid between the wall and my bed. Excellent cutting surface, handy markings which continue and line up across all panels. I chose this over another mat and am very happy with my decision.",4 "can't get rid of chemical smell i have not used this product yet and probably won't. I will continue to use the one i already had as it fits my table and doesn't smell. I did as Olfa said to do about the smell. Washed them several times in vinegar and water (mostly vinegar)and left outside on patio thinking that might help but the smell is not as strong but still stinks.",1 "Cutting Mat Set The Olfa Gridded Cutting Mat Set arrived promptly, well packaged and as described. I would gladly use this merchant again anytime.",4 "Perfect for kids from the 80s! I initially purchased a few packs of spokey dokes from Target, but only one pack ended up fitting on my spokes. The rest were defective (too tight to snap on), and I didn't have enough left to cover both bike wheels. I bought a pack of these and they fit the spokes just fine. I chose this particular pack because they look just like the spokey dokes I had when I was a kid. I am reliving my childhood with these! Plus, they make my generic-looking bike stand out in a group. They only make noise when I'm going really really slow. These are exactly what I was looking for and couldn't be happier!",4 "Very fun decorations. They are very nice on my all black bike. I only use a few on each spoke but you can use as many as you want. I wish they were photo reflective.",4 "Nice but hard for little hands to install. Colorful wheel decorations. My daughters enjoy them. As noted in other reviews, they require significant amount of force to install (even my 7-year old daughter was struggling) and so an adult will likely need to part in the installation process.",3 "exactly what i wanted! Totally fast shipping!!! This item I had on my bike in the 80's and now my daughter has them too and loves them just as much as I did!",4 "Sunlite Bicycle Spoke Beads I bought these beads for my 4+ year old daughters little bitty bicycle, they're very nice. They have a slit on one side which you force the spoke through, and these beads are solid enough that they aren't about to fall back off, very nice feature. Also they are just enough larger then the spokes to slide up an down making the much needed ""noise"" from the wheels kids love. Only thing I dislike is that the colors are kind of muted, they would be so much nicer if they were like bright neon or something, but the blue and purple colors are really dull. Of course they might have had another set with brighter colors I missed, but other that this the set is wonderful.",3 "Ride Down Memory Lane My 8 year old daughter was getting a 6 speed bike for her bday - wanted to find some fun accessories - these spoke beads were perfect!!! All the adults at the party were blown away - saying they hadn't seen these since they were kids. They are very fun - my daughter put them all on her bike herself!!! Fun noise & colorful!!! Great buy!",4 "Nastalgia These bike beads remind me of the ones I had when I was little! Now my 3 1/2 year old daughter is enjoying them!! She says it's like a rainbow in her bike wheels! Very Cute & love the price!",4 "Super fun for bike week! I purchased these spoke beads and gave them out to students who rode their bike to school during bike week. They loved them!",4 "Bring back your Childhood! I bought my Mom the Sunlite Bicycle Spokes for her new Birthday bike! She was so surprised and said she had the same ones when she was little and she could not decide how to arrange them on the bike.So neat to make my Mom truly giggle for her Birthday!",4 "Spokey Dokes! These are fun! My husband and I bought a pack and put them on our bike's back wheels and the kids trailer. All the funky bright colors were for the kids! If you have extra you can share them with your other bike buddies! They are fun and cheap!",4 "For the Grandson I tried to get some for the grandson's birthday, He was very excited to have them for his Christmas. I'm sure he will enjoy them.",4 "Love these Got these for my daughters new bike. They are great colors (be warned though that the orange, yellow, and green are VERY neon). These are very sturdy, but not overly difficult to get on the spokes. I'd buy again.",4 "Nice product Nice colors, separated for those of us who like to color coordinate. Fit is nice, and my niece loves them.",4 "Fun way to add an Extra Decorative Touch to Your Bike Beads arrived in just a couple of days and for the price were an inexpensive way to add an extra decorative touch to my bicycle.",4 "son LOVES these Hubby thought they were too ""girly"" to put on son's bike, but son insisted he get some on HIS spokes when his sister got some. Hubby rolled his eyes but conceded, and son LOVES THEM. They make a clinkity-clinkity-clinkity noise as you ride. BUT son did get in a wreck with his bike when he kept trying to watch his wheels spinning and beads clinking; he so busy trying to get a good view WHILE riding, taht he forgot to watch where he was going. ouch! So, I still recommend them, BUT warn you kids TWICE not to get so entranced that they forget to watch where they're going.",4 "Adorable! My almost 4 y/o daughter loves these! They were very easy to pop on the spokes, but not so easy to remove. In fact, I gave up trying, but I'm sure it can be done.",4 "Did exactly what you expected...quality plastic bits I have three boys 6,4,3...the 4 year old didn't want to ride his bike anymore because he decided it wasn't fast. I purchased these and put it on the spokes of his bike and told him that this will make him go really fast. He took the bait and the problem went away.The bits of plastic seemed durable and were easy to put on...less than 5 mins to do an entire wheelNo tools requiredBecuase this was a boys bike I didn't use the Pink color :)Would buy again...especially as it was a lot cheaper buying this than a brand new bike!!!",4 "Kids Like It You can use this product easily, and it attaches to any bike. My kids also like the funky noise that this product makes.",4 "Just as described I bought these beads for my daughter's new bike. They were easy to put on and make a clicking sound when the beads slide up/down while cycling. She loves it!",4 "Awesome accessory This was a great throwback for me. I put these bad boys on in record time, and there were enough for me to share them with my boyfriend and little sister! Im not sure that I will be able to get them off and re-use them ever, but I guess thats good security for them not falling off anytime soon either!",4 "Pretty But Plastic and Small I wanted to jazz up my husband's walker after his hip surgery. I though these beads might fit on a walker basket but they don't. The slot just fits thin bicycle spokes. I put the beads on cord and tied them to his walker. It's not quite as cool as having the beads on the basket spokes but does the job. The beads are colorful enough to show up, however, they are very very small and it takes a lot of them to look good.",2 "Not Just For Kids! If you've ever spent any time on bike paths, you know that getting the attention of pedestrians is somewhat of a difficulty, especially when they're engaged in conversation, and walking four abreast so that you cannot pass them. For some reason shouting ""Excuse me!"" rarely works. Bells and horns are a little over the top. Spoke beads are the answer! I know, they look a little goofy on a $700 adult-owned bicycle BUT they make no noise at speed. At 3mph and slower they slide around on the spokes and make a very strange clanking noise, and it makes people turn around to see what it is! Then they clue in and move out of your way. PRICELESS. I only wish they were reflective, or glowed in the dark, or did anything else for conspicuity.",3 "Bike Party Favor I bought these as a favor for my son's 5th birthday party. It was a bike safety theme that was very successful. The children had an opportunity to decorate their bike before their 'bike parade' to the cake. We had other wonderful events, and trophies, certificates, visit from a traffic cop, but I particularly like the spoke decorators as they were good quality, hard wearing, and bright, suitable for girls and boys. They were easy to put on, and take off, and very good value for money. They arrived promptly also, which was great.",4 "Very cute addition to a child's bike These are a great inexpensive, easy to install addition to a bike. They make a ""cool"" noise that the kids enjoy too.",4 "Pyramid Bicycle Spoke Beads Pyramid Bicycle Spoke Beads, Set of 36These are real cute, but they serve a purpose of cleaning the spokes each time the wheel goes around.",4 "Nice Bike Accessory I purchased these beads for my daughter's new 16"" bike. We decided to go overboard on the accessories; they're just so fun. :)These beads are a little larger than the picture led me to believe they would be (maybe twice the size I'd imagined), and overall, I think they'd be better suited to a slightly larger bike. They do still have range of movement, even on the spokes of small 16"" wheels, though less than I'd expected they would have. They also make a pleasant little click as they slide to and fro, which I think will be entertaining and exciting for my daughter's first bike ride. That's what counts.The colors are also quite different than what is pictured, much more in the neon range, with the yellow and orange being safety-vest neon, the green and pink being super-saturated bright versions of what is pictured, and the blue and purple being much darker than what is pictured. Because of this, they're further from matching her aqua cruiser-style bike than I'd initially imagined they'd be.They go on easily, and we bought two packs, since they were inexpensive, so we'll have enough to go around, plus a few left over for my younger daughter's trike.They are made in Taiwan, and I generally prefer things not made in China, but hadn't really expected otherwise at the price they are offered.All told, I like them, but wasn't 'wowed' by them, hence the 4 stars.",3 "Overall good purchase Great price - and arrived quickly. Beads can be a bit hard to snap on, I had to use a pair of pliers at times to press them onto the spokes. Wish there were another half dozen or so in the package as depending on the bike, not all spokes can have a bead - you will run out.My daughters like them and they sure do ""fancy up"" their wheels!",2 "Buy them... You know you want to! I'm 23 and put these on my bike. They are great, enough for both wheels. The plastic wasn't completely punched on all of them, but no big deal, just slipped a screwdriver in and problem solved. :)",4 "Great product! Bought the spoke beads for a four year old next door to me after he found some that had been left in my tool box from when my kids were little. This little boy loves the beads. Buying these has started a trend as other neighbors now want them. Too bad, the beads are no longer available in the local stores. Thanks for making them available!",4 "Great Low Priced FUN for a childs bike My daughter has had these for abou 5 months and LOVES them! They make just enough noise to be amusing, and add desired flair to her bike. She put them on herself with no trouble and they are super cute.",4 "A great addition to a kids bike One of the few bike accessories that works for both boys and girls! Make a cool clicking sound as the wheels turn. Easy to put on.",4 "Fun Project! And for an adult as well! I have been doing other art projects and the same old things. This project only took a little time and it was a nice break from other projects that were getting monotonous. Nice to have them available if I feel like something different to do!(c) Laura Beth Hattersley",4 "Won't buy again. I like the colors and the package arrived timely and well packaged. My only problem is that the paper doesn't cut well. I thought maybe I needed a new blade in my cutter, changed it, still tore when cut. I have 2 different brand cutters, both tear the paper. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong and asked my friend to try on both her cutter and mine, tore every time. So if you think that you may have to trim this paper to a smaller size or shape, don't get it. I ended up hand trimming the little jagged pieces off and just don't use it if I need something small. Won't buy again.",1 "Plumbing Fixtures Template This is a handy gadget for those of us who like to draw house plans, barn plans, etc. Well made. Mine has lasted, well, a long time. I'm still using it and can't even remember how long ago I purchased it.",4 "nice stuff Has good heft in a wreath I just finished. I would use this again and it arrived very quickly. Good stuff(ing)!",4 "Purse Handle Kind of pricey for one handle. I thought I was getting two as who would think handles would come in a pair?? The product is very nice!",3 "Great seller and handles Handles arrived quickly and in good shape. A lot cheaper (even with shipping) than those offered by my local sewing shop.",4 "Pretty but Color in Photo is not accurate I got his paper to cover a coffee can, to try to make my own decorator tins. It's pretty paper, but in the photo, the green looks very muted and barely noticeable. The green on the paper itself is very bright. So much so that it kind of looks like Christmas paper. I used it, but I'm not really happy with it, and will just be extra careful about colors in photos when buying from this company in future. The shipping was fast, not too much packaging, product is good, just not what I expected from the photo.",2 "This item is a knock-off and not a Japanese book drill. I ordered this product for a book making class I was taking. A japanese book drill was on the list of supplies. This item was described as heavy-duty and it is anything but. The add statedHeavy Duty Screw Punch...This heavy duty screw punch puts perfectly clean holes into board and paper for bookbinding.It jammed the first time I used it and wouldn't even go through the book board. The description goes on to say: "" Precision made in Japan"". The real Japanese Screw punch has the made in Japan embossed into the brass, the one I received had nothing anywhere that said Japan and it is definitely not a precision tool as it had a rough action when pressed down. And I never could get it to work properly. I contacted the seller and he said he'd refund my purchase in full, but upon receiving it he emailed me back that the package arrived ripped and empty.",0 "Almost Impossible to Punch! I turned blue in the face trying to punch out one flower! Lining it up on a small area is difficult too (I cut a few bookmarks with my Cricut and wanted to try a simple flower on top of each). I even tried to use it on flimsy paper, but failed. I never used punches before, but this will be my first and last one from this company. If I can, I'll return it to Michael's for a refund. I should have taken a hint from the many previously opened and taped up Punches they had hanging on the wall.If I had a 250-pound tackle from the NFL to press this thing for me, then I'd have it made! However, my measly efforts resulted in only frustration and a sore hand.I admire the one reviewer who said he was able to use it!",0 "Nice little punch I got this punch for aluminum can crafts. It goes right through my empty soda can metal with no issues at all and it's a nice size to make little flowers for jewelry.It also works very well on paper and card stock. I'll probably pick up a second one and mark it to use just with paper.Very sweet little blossom. Great for larger forget-me-not designs or wild rose designs.",4 "Great Product! So cute, So fun and So easy to use....Some punches are hard to punch with, not this one. It is easy to see right where the punch will go and it isn't hard to punch through the paper at all..",4 "Maple leaf punch Nice image, but it's not as large as I had hoped for. Perhaps size was given and I ignored it?",3 "This is a mixed review. The results of the punch are breathtaking. It produces a beautiful and versatile punch that you can use on cards, scrapbooks, etc. I really love the design. Too bad it's so difficult to use successfully.The problem is the ease of operation. It is EXTREMELY difficult to punch. You have to place the punch on the table and press down really hard to succeed in actually punching out the image completely and fully releasing it from the paper. All the little pieces inside the leaf are stuck inside the punch and you have to try to get them out with a pin or something to avoid having them drop into the inside of the punch or clogging up the punch for the next effort. Even so, the chances of getting a usable punched form after all that effort is 50/50. The rest of the time, the perimeter of the leaf doesn't cut all the way through.I know that it isn't just this punch that is defective, the problem is somehow related to the design/workmanship of the punch. I had bought another one from another seller on e-bay and had to return it. That one was even worse than this one. It felt as if there was something blocking the punch part from coming down. That seller had another in stock, I asked her to test it before sending it to me and she told me that it must be from the same batch because the same thing happened. I then ordered this one from Amazon. Not as bad, but still the hardest punch I have ever used. I don't expect it to last long because I know the plastic pusher-thingy is going to give out under the pressure necessary, but I will enjoy it while it lasts.If you want one (like me)--in spite of the drawbacks--get it soon because (I think) the manufacturer has discontinued it (I'm not surprised) and very few are left on the web. (I know. I checked. 90% say ""out of stock"").",2 "Know what you're getting... I bought this punch the other day because I thought it was a cool idea.I have several thumb punches and they work well and fairly easily. This one is difficult to use. It cuts through, but you really have to push quite hard on it. I also discovered that the flower never fully punches out because there are two notches on opposite sides of each other.After some research I discovered that the notches allow the flower to be folded over for a 3D effect. If the flower is to be used on its own, then it has to be punched out the rest of the way by hand. Not a problem, as long as you know that's what you're supposed to do.That info. should be stated on the package.",1 "Just what I wanted ... I purchased the Retro Flower Medium Punch. The description here gave no indication of the size of the punched flower, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Happy to report that it's just about perfect.The flower is about 1"" across. I also purchased the smaller version of this punch, so I can pair them side by side or layer them.No problem with punching, either. It punches smoothly and easily through premium card stock. I then use an embossing stylus to add a bit of shape to the petals, and top it off with my favorite simple snowflake punch and a tiny brad.",4 "Good. Works really well.I have Started making beautiful paper roses with this punch.Would suggest others to buy this along with the same Larger size punch.",4 "disfunctional I was disappointed with performance of this item as it didn't fully make the shape punch sharply. I ended up with shredded paper. I returned the item, only to receive another puch maker that didn't work either. I returned both items and am still awaiting for proper credit to my account. Overall, I am terribly unsatisfied.",0 "Double leaf punch It puts personality in the cards I make. I love it. Get one!",3 "Dimensional Christmas Tree craft punch This is a nice little punch with a finished result with moving parts to adjust for 3-d effect. It is very difficult to cut as if the blades themselves were dulled. Perhaps cutting through sand paper would sharpen them, but even then, the lever is hard to operate and I am a strong person. I nearly have to bear my entire weight to make a clear cut.",3 "GOOD, BUT... THE PRODUCT IS GOOD, AND WORKS VERY WELL, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I LIKED THE BUTTERFLY VERY MUCH, BUT THEY SEND ME A DIFERENT TIPE OF BUTTERFLY, I WAS DISSAPOINTED, BUT AS I LIVE IN VENEZUELA IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO SEND IT BACK, BUT THE TOOL WORKS WELL",4 "I love it. It is a little harder than other punches, but it is because has to cut a lot in one punch... once you know how hard you have to push... all flowers comes out beautifuly. Is not that hard and the die is wonderful.",4 "Disatisfied with this punch It was not sharp at all, I have tried with many stuff but it didn't work at all, it doesn't cut. I have throw it",0 "Did not receive item pictured/described I ordered the popup snowflake punch, what I got was a regular snowflake punch. Very disappointed as I could have gotten a regular punch at any bookstore or toy store locally. However as I'm overseas, returning is unfortunately not an option.",0 "Airbrush Easy to use, comes with all the accesories you need to get started & keep painting as you get more experience and its presented in a nice storage box.",4 "No Complaints This is one of the BEST airbrushes on the planet and it will be the ONLY kind i ever use in my airbrushing work.I was very happy with the delivery time it took and the packeging it was in,the box is already peeling the fake wood sticker it is covered with but im just going to peel it all off and airbrush my own design on it...If you want a good product then get this one if your serious about airbrushing...",3 "Fantastic Tracing Paper! Can't say much more - I love the quality of this paper - it is thin enough to accurately trace yet sturdy enough to not feel like regular 25lb/41g/m2 tracing paper.And it doesn't smear nearly as much as the latter either (even with 2B-4B pencils) - highly recommend!!!!",4 "Keeps me organized This is the best bag I've ever bought. It keeps me organized while planning to go to crops. It's great because it has a lot of space for all of the things that you need and you even looks stylish while carrying it! The fabric is waterproof and stain resistant so cleaning is a breeze. Every scrapbooker should have one.",4 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "Very small stamp I thought this would be about an inch or so in circumference, but it is less than a half inch. Very tiny stamp, and very cheaply made. The stamp is not very deep either so the image is very shallow in the wax.",0 "Great All Around Paper I have been using this matte finish paper for a couple of years now on an HP Z3100 printer. The Dmax for the paper is great. Since I do a lot of astrophotographs, Dmax is important. For normal color printing, the colors are bright and vibrant. Not washed out like some of the low end matte finish papers. I print Giclees of pastel renderings for one of my customers on this paper and she is very happy with the fidelity of the print compared to the original. It holds up well to high ink loading and also does not discolor or fade when used in a low temp dry mount press [128F]. I'm hooked on this stuff.",3 "The opposite of buffing I got these thinking that the label implied what they are supposed to be used for. I found that they abrade rather than buff or polish. They are made of hardened leather with an abrasive texture. If you need to remove light rust from a hard to reach spot, these may work. If you need to leave a high luster, they will not.",1 "Good Quality for 2mil Great alternative to the Zip-Loc bags, I use them to seperate herbs and spices into half or one pound portions for long term storage (they get sealed in mylar bags with dessicant and stored inside waterproof buckets). The 2 mil thickness is perfect for my purposes as it is not to thin as to tear easily, but not to thick as to take up extra room.",4 "100 CLEAR Reclosable Zipper Bag 4" x 6" - 2 mi. thick Use with my Scentsy Wickless Candle business for samples and advertising. Works great! Have used them for about a year and a half. Suits my purpose perfectly.",4 "great size... These are perfect for what I intend using them for. It is the exact size that is needed for little xmas gifts.",4 "Useful for geocaching I'm using these bags in my geocaching repair kit that I carry around on my geocaching hikes. Most small logbooks fit into these bags just fine. I was a bit puzzled by the ""2 mil"" thickness of the bag but apparently a ""mil"" is one thousandth of an inch, so the bags are not that thick.",3 "The right bags These are optimal sized for small projects (probably arguable) and what's most important easily closed-and-sealed bags. I'd certainly recommend for having at hand.",4 "Update on earlier review Intergroups 4x6 zip pie bags have finally arrived. As I stated in my original review, Amazon's site wasn't letting me leave the page I was on (feedback) until I had posted reviews for every item I had purchased that they had listed on that particular web page. The problem was I hadn't received Intergroups baggies yet, and it was too early to reasonably expect them to have arrived. Glitch? Anyway, the baggies have arrived. They are EXACTLY 4x6 baggies, which is exactly what they had listed. If you intend to put 4x6 cards in them you'll need bigger bags, so go a size up. I can still use them for other things, so I'll keep them. They seem to be decent quality; easy to open and close, handled me fishing around in them to see if the sides would hold - they did. I even pulled on the seams stretching the plastic, and they still held. I would buy more baggies from Intergroup in the future, but just a size up. Decent quality, great price, and free shipping. If I can ever figure out how to get back to the original review I would definitely give them 5 stars... you know, now that I actually have them. (EEEhheeemm.)",4 "Great bags for a great price I ordered these bags to help organize a lot or small parts I have at home. So far the bags have performed flawlessly and when they're used up I will be ordering more and in different sizes as well.It would be nice if supermarkets carried more then just quart and gallon storage bags but having these shipped to you is the next best thing. If your just organizing your house or sell small parts I would highly recommend these bags.",4 "Great Product! Perfect for my pendants I'm selling online. I put them in this baggy then a bubble mailer and all is well.. Good Stuff!!",4 "This product is as it was described, no complaints. Thanks! This shipment arrived on time, I had no problems with ordering which was a breeze. This product is as it was described, no complaints. Thanks!",4 "Lots of bags I am not a huge fan of plastic bags and wish I could have gotten a smaller quantity but these are sturdy, close well, and do the trick for storing extra Lego pieces from individual kits in an organized way (as opposed to on my cookie sheets with the Lego creation they came with.)",3 "reclosable zippee bags I got the baggies at an amazing price including the shipping time was so fast. The description of the product was exact and shopping with Amazon is so simple and I've saved a lot of money.",4 "Great bags There really isn't much to say about these bags, other than they are the right size (and the right price) for my uses, of which there are multiple.",4 "Exactly what I wanted These bags were perfect! Shipping was fast and they were exactly what I was looking for. If you have a hobby lobby nearby, the bags are also sold there (I found out later). These bags were great and inexpensive.",4 "Plastic Bags I'm an RPG gamer and designer and I found these bags are perfectly sized for dice and miniatures. I use them a lot for when I'm giving out trinkets as well.",2 "Cheap way to go!! I was extremely pleased with how fast I received the magnets. I ordered them one day and two days later I received them in the mail. I'm very pleased with most of my magnets. Some of the magnets were a slight bit bigger than an average 4x6 photo but no worries, a little bit of cutting never hurt nobody. I used my magents as my save the dates for our upcoming wedding and it was the cheapest priced 50ct magnets that I could find. Couldn't beat the price and plus it made our save the dates more personal and sentimental.",4 "Love the way my picutre magnet looks!!! I purchased this bulk package as a gift for my son's fourth grade class. I took each of their picture with who they wanted in their picture (themself, or with their best friend(s). They loved their magnet! I can't say enough. It was so easy to peel and stick the magnet onto the back of the picture. For the cost of under $.80 per magnet -- the whole gift (including picture) cost me under a dollar. To see the children's faces light up when I gave them their gift, was just priceless! I highly recommend this product, whether for a gift or just your making magnets for your own personal use.",4 "4 x 6 photo magnets Very pleased with product; easy to apply to 4 x 6 photos. Needed to reorder and will be ordering again.",4 "My wife and her little seal My dear wife takes joy in those happy little things that most people ignore. Last year she discovered wax seals. Wow! Just like in the movies, you could seal your letters like they did in days of old. She enjoys it so much! This seal is very high quality and creates a beautiful, legible seal with very little pressure. She loves using it. I would recommend it to those who, like her, love ""rings & strings & sealing wax"".",4 "Self Hardening Clay at a Great Price Great for a first project for younger students or if you don't have access to a kiln.Much more reasonably priced than the more common kid-specific brands.",4 "Well made and useful A handy and durable item. With a little care, you can sand a flat glass surface with this thing (such as what a lap grinder would do). Of course it's essential to keep the drum and the glass surface wet.",4 "Pleased The diamond coated sanding drum is exactly what I need, but for a 1/8"" shaft. The one I bought turned out to be for a 1/4"" shaft, but this is exactly what I need. I hope the distributor can special order diamond coated sanding drums for the 1/8"" shank.",4 "Not as pictured, but of good quality I did not get the heavy-duty style stretcher bars shown. The ones I received were much, much thinner. This was fine for me and the price was great, but if you're in need of the heavy duty bars be forewarned.",3 "Fast Shippment, good product, great price! The quality of the stretcher is good. Price is Great. Soft pine, very straight. Had to make slight adjustments to make square. (but this is to be expected on most stretcher frames.) I will buy again!",4 "Small alignment problem There is a slight alignment issue where the bars lock together. Some corners are flush, some are mis-aligned by about 1mm. I had to use a sand paper to smooth it out. If you don't have sand paper, a knife will work too, because pine wood is pretty soft.Other than that, the bars are decently sturdy. They are about 1/8 inch thicker than the ones I bought from a local Micheals store (which don't have alignment problem).It's important to put glue into where the bars lock together to prevent shifts. For larger sizes, I also put a few staples into the corners to improve structural rigidity.The size is standard. For example, 24x36 size will fit into a 24x36 frame with some slack, and after stretching a canvas on it, the whole thing will fit snugly into the frame. It protrudes about 1/4 inch to the back of the frame, so you'll need 1/4 inch offset clips to secure it.",2 "Awesome Great! Assembled very quickly. Attached my canvas and had my art up in less than 30 minutes. Will buy more",4 "Canvas Stretcher Strips I find this product to be a high quality item. The frame, after assembling, is very sturdy and just what I've been looking for. I will be ordering more when I need them.",4 "24 x 36 Canvas Stretcher strips - One Complete Frame 24 x 36 Canvas Stretcher strips- One Complete Frame – I bought a canvas print from China and bought this to frame it. I found the directions on-line and saved myself a bunch of money doing it myself. Very easy to assemble. Will buy this product again. Many sizes to choose from.",4 "Battery only. Blunt , ball point. This engraver has battery only, no electric as the item description says. It is convenient to have the battery power, as you have the freedom to use it anywhere, but definitely invest in rechargeable batteries and a charger.I did anticipate the thicker point, as the description says 2.something mm, but since it is advertised as a ""watch engraver"", I thought it would be ok. It's not. The diamond ball point does not give a clean, smooth line as more expensive engravers do, but rather a blurred, slightly jumpy line. If you're looking for a jewelry engraver, I wouldn't consider this one. But for tools, or anything else that doesn't require fine engraving, this is very worth the price.",2 "Unsure?! Had trouble cutting anything bigger than 22 gauge wire. Plus I had trouble with handles, they felt like they could break",1 "Rusted Rings I received the product, however, almost all 50 rings were rusted.It's curious how the person that packed these didn't even care to at least get some good ones. It showed lack of care. I'm quite disapointed.Unsatisfied Customer",0 "Horrible Product. Rusted rings and unusable. This product doesn't even deserve one star. Who could pack rusted rings? Not a single one was free of rust. This is sincerely disappointing, if my mom hadn't thrown out the receipt when I was at work I would have sent these back with a piece of my mind. How could someone be so careless, and thoughtless as to sell such a poor product. This is a lack of care and honesty from the company selling this ""new"" product.. yeah right. At least I found a better quality product and got 200 rings for $15. You should honestly save peoples time and money and stop selling this junk.",0 "nice rings These rings are great, I wanted a whole bunch of them for various jobs around the house.. they are strong enough for any key ring job..",4 "Happy Customer I was very happy with this product. My steel key rings came in a very timely fashion. Shipping is expensive for this product at other places. This was the best deal I found!",4 "Best Product on Amazon!!!!! This product is the most amazing thing I have ever purchased in my entire life. Don't even THINK about wasting your money on the 24mm key rings. These 25mm rings are the way to go. This deal is a steal at any price. Do yourself a favor and buy a 50 of these bad boys! Give them out as rings, use some as earrings, one as an erection enhancement device, use a few to hold your shower curtain on, soldered four together into a highly ineffective set of brass knuckles, put a chain through one and give it away as a necklace.You can hook all 50 together and a have a chain that will hold 50's of pounds.You cannot go wrong buying these Key Rings. As a practical joke stick a few in your friends pockets before he goes to the airport and watch his face as the metal detectors go off unexpectedly. They'll probably strip search him! Have a small child that liked shiny things? They love sticking these things in their mouths. Want to sound like you have a pocket FULL (and I'm talking bulging out in an uncomfortable way full) of change? Dump 200 or so of these bad boys in there.And don't even get me started on KEYS! If you're like me you have a ton of keys you have to keep track of. You can hang about 40 standard size keys on EACH ONE of these hooks. Have more than 40 keys? Need more on your chain? Simply spread the ring apart and you can attach another of the 50 Key Rings you just ordered. Overall this one set of 50 key rings gives you enough storage for 2,000 keys! Boat keys, Locker keys, Storage keys, Car keys, Safe Keys, Lock keys, and yes even HOUSE KEYS fit perfectly into these key rings.Still not convinced? Well how about this? Tie one of these mofo's to a string, give it a swing and you can entertain your cat for hours. Roll them across a tile floor and have races with the kids. Tell people they're called ""Tuits"" and hand them out when someone says they'll do something when they get around to it (""a round tuit""). Tell people you suffered a massive head injury and attempt to pay people with them.There are literally 10s of uses for these things. You would be a fool to pass up this incredible offer.",4 "Works very well Like most kids, my children love stickers. I selected this product to create custom stickers, hoping that the stickers could also be removed easily. I am happy to report that this paper appears to work as described. I had no problems printing to this paper and then sticking and un-sticking the creations.Avery has some suggested crafts on its website, but nothing appealing to my children. But there are many ideas on the web. Another possibility is to let them design something on the computer or on paper and then scan it and print it out. I can imagine many other uses for this sticker paper. If they were less expensive, I would use them with my Amazon seller account and just print, stick, and ship. They would also make excellent labels for homebrewing.It would be nice to have a choice of colors, glossy and luster finishes, and finer scoring on the back for smaller stickers. I just wish there were more sheets in the pack!",4 "Great for fun projects We love making cards in our family, especially our kids, and these stickers really add to our creativity. We had so much fun taking pictures and then printing them out on this sticker paper and using them on the front of cards, inside cards, and making bookmarks or other fun surprises - we'd stick them on notebooks, or on various objects without someone knowing...it was a great way to make someone smile unexpectedly by seeing a picture from a fun day or silly moment.As others have pointed out, they are great for making labels for personalized gifts. Sometimes when we buy stickers, the ones we find in stores are not quite right - they may have a sports logo but it's either too big or too small, or an animal or image we're looking for isn't just right. These allow us to print whatever we want.Oh - our current printer is a fairly inexpensive all-in-one Brother and the stickers print fine and the paper quality is great. No idea about fading and how long they'll last but I will be using another reviewer's tip and coating my stickers that have family pictures!",4 "Great Idea Avery Sticker Project Paper, White is one of those things you didnt know you needed until you got it. I've had these for a couple of weeks and have already used them several times. I made a set of color coded stickers for cables and jacks that made movine a home entertainment center much easier. We made some baked gifts this fall and used these for customized labels for the packages, which led to the idea of customized name stickers for Christmas gifts. These are great. My only fear is that I wont be able to keep up with the sticker and printer ink bills.",4 "Versatile and useful! Very easy to use and can be used for numerous customized projects: cards, photos, wall clings, etc. The paper is sturdy enough that you can layer them for effect, embellish, punch and cut designs. A great product!Unlike some brands where you have to hunt for the perforation to peel the backing off, the diagonal backing makes it easy to do this.",4 "Sooooooooooo many uses! This is esentially a full page label that you can use for ANYTHING your creativity can imagine. Let's say you were making jars of layered cookie or brownie mix for Christmas gift giving. You could print a fancy label with the instructions and ingredients to go right on the jar and it will be both professional and handmade at the same time. You could print a bunch ""word art"" phrases and make your own scrapbooking stickers. The possibilities are endless. The only thing is (obviously) you'll have to cut around the edges of your label after you print it and then you may have a small bit of struggle to get it peeled off the backing but a little patience will get you through this. The labels are repositionable if you don't get it on straight the first time but I expect they will become permenant eventually if left in place.",4 "Neat Idea! Basically you buy a pack of 15 sticker sheets. The sheets are uncut and 8.5 by 11. They fit into any printer and you can download templates or use your own. You can print any kind of sticker, graphic, picture, text from Word--anything goes, then you cut out your graphic in the shape you want and you have a custom sticker. The possibilities are endless.The Sticker Project Paper would be especially fun with kids, allowing them to pick a graphic then print them a sticker. They can print one sticker or a page of stickers. I love easy projects like this for kids. I would recommend this product and especially use it this time of year.",4 "Great Fun! Nice sticker paper that prints well. I used this with Borderbund Print Shop and was able to make labels for some Christmas gifts and to use on packages. I love stickers. Comes with ideas for their use. GREAT for kids-- I'm going to have my friend's daughter make some for her birthday treat bags. She can put her friend's names on each and print some out to put inside!",4 "So Versatile Love this sticker paper. Print what you like, adhere and bam, you're done. There are a lot of uses here. Off the top of my head, I'll use this for:Jar labels""Reward"" stickers for good schoolworkGift tagsCraft projectsReturn address tagsStorage bin labelsBinder labelsName tagsThe solid sheets give you all the flexibility you need for custom shapes and sizes. Plus, the labels have a removable adhesive, something I consider a plus. Recommended.",4 "SOOOOOO coooool These are fantastic! So cool. The kids love them. I ordered them for my grandchildren. The four-year-old loves to print off the computer and these are wonderful. Avery has awesome products. Never any complains, but I think these are more clever than most. Highly recommended.",4 "Totally Fun My daughter has had a blast playing with making her own stickers with this set. Like other reviewers, we find it fun to be able to be totally creative and not confined to a boring square or rectangle. I definitely would reorder!",4 "Another Good Product from Avery Avery is the gold standard in Labels. Their product lines continue to expand with more and more specialized labeling projects. In addition to the specialized and flexible labeling products they do an excellent job of providing online templates to make the use of their product easy, clean and professional in appearance.These labels are no exception to that general rule. My use of the labels was as expected with no wasted efforts or labels trying to align the final printing.5 stars,bart breen",4 "Great for off size labels Do you like to make labels? Then you will love this. Essentially it is a sheet of label paper that allows one to make a label of any size. What is especially great about this is it is on acid free paper, so it can be used on card stock and scrapbooking. A wonderful product for the crafting.",4 "Fantastic for unconventional sticker sizes and shapes! What a great idea, and it works well too! You basically get plain sticker sheets of paper, that I fed into my printer to get printed designs, that I then cut out.I found just the thing to use these on - to put cute stickers on a cabinet with clear doors - to hide the mountain of medicine, vitamins, etc on it's shelves from plain view. Worked extremely well!",4 "Not what I thought it would be, but my kids love these stickers Avery Sticker Project Paper is basically 8x11"" sheets of sticker paper that you can print whatever you want on and then cut the images out with scissors - hence making your own ""custom"" stickers. For some reason when I saw it on the Amazon Vine page, I thought there would be more to it (templates perhaps?), but I was mistaken. My kids love it and use to print picture-stickers for their notebooks. Can't really complain about that - even if I did think there would be more to the product.",2 "These are awesome I use these to make customized labels or jars or storage boxes, and when my kids are lucky we use them for special art projects. We can make special stickers for my boys that combine their names and interests--very customized to them, which is a real treat for them. They can also be used for special, unique gift tags, which really put that special ""something"" onto a gift.",3 "Simple fun idea The project paper kit is simply 8.5 x 11 inch sheets of paper with a sticky back. They are whole sheets that you put into your printer and create whatever sort of sticker you want. After creating and printing, you just cut out the sticker you created. There is no template or special software needed as it's just normal paper with glue underneath. I used ""Drawing"" from OpenOffice to create my stickers, and it worked fine.It's a good concept, and cheap and easy way to organize your stuff in a funner way. The stickers are pretty sticky, but don't feel like they will permanently stick. I have been able to apply and remove stickers from plastic jars with ease.I recommend this kit if you are into crafts.",3 "Very handy This is basically a giant blank sticker sheet which permits you to print any shape that you like; you just need to cut it out yourself. The fact that it's repositionable is a gigantic plus. The software is fun too.",3 "Not What I Expect but Based on the picture I thought this would be a package of various cut outs so I could make an assortment of great looking stickers/labels. Imagine my chagrin when I discovered that all I had were sheets of solid sticker paper. No cut outs at all. I wasn't sure what to do. I read the insert about either using my own software or going to the Avery website. I went to Avery thinking I'd get some great ideas. I had to register so I did. That's as far as I ever got. I kept getting an error that there was something wrong with the Avery website. I gave up at that & decided to wing it with my own software.In the end it worked out well. I used the software that comes with Windows. Because there is no precut size, I could make these to the exact size I needed! It took me a while to get it all figured out, but once I got rolling it was smooth sailing from then on! Overall I am pleased with the results.I gave the product 4 stars because I couldn't get anything from the website when I needed it. I feel the artwork was a little misleading though I will take blame for not paying attention. I had to hand cut out the labels. Since I am no machine, I cannot get the cut perfect. I guess that adds to the handmade charm. Obviously these are not major issues. I'd give these a 4.5 rating if I could.The odds are pretty darn good that I will buy this again in the future. Avery came out with some cut outs for labels for all us hand crafting folks. I was excited until I checked the measurements (I learned my lesson & paid a tad more attention this time) & discovered that they will not work with the current size containers I'm using for my products. So it looks like hand cutting my own will have to do!",3 "O, the things you can make with AVERY sticker paper Avery Sticker Paper is always found stocked in my office. It works like computer paper. You can print anything you want to stick on the paper and you are good to go. I have used this to label my kids drawers with both a picture of the item I want in the drawer as well as the word. I have used the paper for several crafts. Most recently I made a word muncher (classroom project). I printed the eyes, mouth, and belly out on the paper and stuck it on to a garbage can to make the can come alive and munch on words. I have used it at birthday parties to personalize party favor bags with the child's name and an appropriate thematic picture to match. Another use was for pin the wand on the Princess game. I printed wands with each party goers name on the wand and I could easily have the children stick their sticker when it was their turn. The ideas are endless and the product works like a dream. You can't go wrong and it is good to have on hand when an idea strikes you!!!",4 "Another Avery Product That Garners Five Stars From Me! I am a big fan of Avery products, having used different products by them for over 15 years in business and home use. This sticker project paper is GREAT! You can print virtually anything on them, peel and crack the back, place them wherever and they are TOTALLY re-positionable! I have made bookplates to cover ex-library book stickers/writings and this sticker paper is nice and thick so that you can cover anything that you want to cover up.Avery also has an awesome and extensive website with all kinds of free software, directions, templates and great ideas to make your crafting ideas come to life.All in all another great product from a very reliable company!Happy Crafting!",4 "Avery Sticker Project Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, White, Pack of 15 (03383) I used this to decorate my nursery. It's awesome & it still sticking on my wall.",4 "Excellent for Baby books I use this product to make stickers of photos for my sons' babybooks. It is wonderful.",4 "Avery sticker project paper 8 x 10 Love this product. It allows me to make my own stickers for scrapbooks, etc.",4 "Good quality, great for crafting Very nice for crafters. The paper is heavy enough to work well on most surfaces, and colors print beautifully on it. You can use your favorite craft punches with it. I only had a problem with 1 of about 30 punches I made, and on that one, the paper punched fine, the slick backing was a little ragged.The adhesion is fairly strong. Stronger than a lot of the repositionable products I've tried. It does reposition just fine, but it's also not going to peel up as easily as some of them can. It will stay where you put it until you want to move it.I sealed my images with a clear gloss acrylic sealer and it didn't make the paper translucent or affect the stickiness.The backing is slit to make it easier to pull off. This didn't have any effect on printing. Since it's slit on the diagonal and well spaced, a lot of my designs fall between slits. I was able to remove the backing easily with my fingernail where it wasn't slit.Very fun product. I used it to make a custom sticker for a Nintendo DS, cut to the shape of the top of it. I'm looking forward to doing more cheap,easily changeable stickers for electronics!",3 "Good stuff, but not great! One thing you must know is that this is not glossy sticker paper. The finish on this feels exactly like a plain paper, not the smooth finish on top. I used a new X-Acto knife to cut out the pictures I wanted to stick, but you can't get a clean cut most of the time and will leave some jagged edges on the sticker. I used the same X-Acto knife on a glossy sticker paper and the cuts are much smoother than this kind of paper provided.",2 "Making your own Scrapbooking stickers was never easier! These Avery INK JET 'Make your own' Sticker Project paper is great - 15 sheets at the price is reasonable, but the best part is you can create your own customized photo or word stickers on this paper - then you simply use these in your creative scrapbooking pages, OR you can pick up some Krylon finishing spray at your local arts & crafts store (I like the matte finish, acid free spray, I pick it up at Michaels for about $7). A quick spray of these outside, a bit of dry time, and then you have wonderful no-smudge stickers that you made at home! I would definitely recommend these useful, great sticker project paper labels from Avery!",4 "Good I buy these labels all the time to print out stickers that I punch out with a 2-inch hole punch. The paper is good quality. I use a laser printer and they print out perfect. I took off one star because some pages have a slight crease in them from the cut strips in the back. I wish they were less expensive though. I feel they are expensive for the number of sheets you get. But overall, they are great.",4 "Fun and easy to use This stuff is great! We've used it to make tags for gifts, labels for shipping, and more. It's easy to use and doesn't jam the printer. Just design, print, trim to size, and stick!",3 "Avery Sticker Project PaperI Works great in my printer, had no issues. My only complaint is that it only comes with 15 sheets. So if you make a mistake, or wish you had printed it in ""best"" format, you have to throw the whole thing away and now you are down to 14 sheets! I used it for making a half-sheet label, which was easy with the templates on avery.com. Overall, no complaints.",4 "Excellent for Labeling Plastic Cases I didn't really have any idea what I was going to use these stickers for when I got them, I just knew that eventually I was going to use them.I paint and exhibit miniature horse sculptures, so gun cases are a must when transporting them. The only problem comes when I have to figure out which horse is in which gun case. Then it hit me! The Avery Stickers! I printed out a half page photo of each horse on the stickers and affixed those stickers to each gun case. They've now been on the gun cases for over a month and not a single one has started to pull away from the plastic. The adherence is wonderful and the color is excellent. They're easy to cut apart using scissors, as the scissors never slide over the stickers like they would if it were a slippery paper. The backing is easy to remove and once they're stuck, they're stuck!I would only have liked to have seen something a little more waterproof that wouldn't run when getting wet. Other than that, these things are great!",3 "Sheets of Sticker Paper These are great if you need a sticker in an unconventional size or shape. You print what you want or need to be a sticker and cut it out into the shape you desire. It is nice that these are repositionable (Just in case you don't get it in the right spot the first time.) I also thought the wall sticker idea another reviewer had was a great use of these.",4 "scrapbook friendly! These sticker pages are great! I can make a photo montage using my photo software and cut the pictures apart. That makes it perfect for using photos in my scrapbooks but not having to put my actual paper pictures in there! I love this! Easy and not expensive to buy when I run out of my supply. :-)",4 "Prints Cleanly Every Time, Easy To Use! I love Avery labels! Their free templates are easy to find and download. The labels print flawlessly every time. And they are durable. I really can't say enough about these terrific time savers. I design my own return address labels with a family portrait on them, I print out address labels for my holiday cards, and I print larger labels for packages, all with ease! If you are looking for high quality labels that won't let you down, Avery is the way to go...About these larger labels, they are terrific for school projects, for gifts (make your own name labels, or customize things that you give people), and for printing photo stickers of any size. But they are not shirt transfer labels or water proof (as the picture made me think they were).",4 "Useful Stickers Great quality and easy to use. My Inkjet colors didn't smear. Crack and peel back is very useful. Perfect for DIY projects.",4 "Great for Advertising I was looking for an easy-to-remove but sturdy sticker to use in my mate's vending machine business when I found Avery's Sticker Project Paper. Previously, we'd used rectangular or circular stickers that left no room for creativity, so our attempts to draw the eye looked like pre-made ""New!"" stickers you see in grocery stores. Ho-hum.With these full-sized sheets, I'm able to create my own shapes and sizes. Avery.com supplies free templates, or you can use your own art. I'm very pleased with the quality and the ease of repositioning and removal. People are noticing, and that's good for business.",3 "Don't get wet I use these sticker papers and wrap them around glass mason jars to decorate homemade cookies. It's so convenient to print and go, but don't get this wet. The ink will run if wet.",3 "Full size sticker sheets w/ crack & peel back Nice quality stuff, with a convenient crack & peel back. Standard quality heavy paper (nothing special, but nice enough), sticker is full sized sheet. Prints nicely without jamming. My only complaint is that the crack and peel is rather widely spaced, so if you're making smaller stickers, you can easily get something that doesn't have a break across the back, making it difficult to remove from the backing paper. It's heavy enough that it's not a terrible problem, and I suspect it's somewhat necessary to prevent jamming, so I only took off one star. The paper also sheds toner a bit if it's bent/rubbed much, but it's designed for inkjets, not laser, so I'm not deducting any stars for that, but I'm including the note for those using laser printers. Great sticky adhesive.",3 "GREAT for the HOLIDAYS These are perfect for homemade gifts. The labels run through my printer with ease. The printing is picture perfect and they stick to every surface I've used so far. A must have for all project people and those that like to use stickers to organize closets, drawers and offices.",4 "I love this project paper! The possibilities here are limited only by your imagination. I am currently using these to make cute stickers for my homemade jams, jellies, vinegars, and limoncello to give as Christmas gifts. I can just print them up and cut them out at will, as many as I need, and it's very easy to peel and stick - and if it's not just right the first time, you can reposition them too! Well thought out product, THANKS Avery, you've done it again.",4 "Perfect! This is just the thing I was looking for! I needed some paper to create labels for my business and these worked perfectly. THey printed very nicely on my inkjet printer and did not smear. I also like the fact that they are removable if I need to adjust them on a package. I'll be adding these to my faves and buying more. After being frustrated with other paper and labels I was really happy to finally find a product that works!",4 "Good stickers and repositionable, too. Avery makes a pretty wide selection of sizes for address labels and the like. If none of the precut sizes work for you, this is a good choice. I couldn't find anything wrong with it for what it is, other than the price seems a bit high. They even put slits in the release liner to make the stickers easier to peel off since the paper goes right to the edge.",4 "Great fun! Customized stickers! My daughter used these to make stickers for her class. They were a big hit! Worked very well in our inkjet printer at home (though Office Depot refuses to run sticker paper through their own copiers).",4 "Good product The sheets are nice I've already use them all. The main disadvantage is that the you must be careful with the place in which you stick the stickers, since if they get wet the sticker will ruin.",2 "Great Works great. I use them as package labels, to save on tape. Good quality, sticks well. I run them through my canonpixma pro printer when I want to use them as labels. I'm pleased with the quality!",3 "Works Well, but Not Water Resistant It may be obvious, but these are not water resistant at all. Inkjet printing looks great on this matte surface, but you can't get it wet...so the stickers are for indoor use only.",3 "I would've been better off buying photo paper and using glue There is no gloss on this paper at all so it doesn't even look like a cheap sticker. The slits on the back of the paper to make it easier to remove are actually deep creases that show through the front of the paper. This makes full page printing useless. All the sheets in the pack had these deep creases. So I don't know if I just received a defective pack or if this is how all the Avery Sticker sheets are.",1 "Disappointing While it's nice that you can pull the sticker off if you put it on wrong, the problem is that the stickers don't stick for any length of time. I had to use glue to get a permanent stick. Not going to buy this again, very poor quality. Little more than copy paper with cheap stickie. Too expensive for the quality. I'm sad.",1 "Great for wall stickers! After looking at the cost of commercial wall stickers, we bought this sticker paper and printed our own while re-doing my daughter's room. The stickers adhere well, but are reposition-able, at least a couple of times. They were perfect for the job at a fraction of the price.",4 "Hard To Find But A Great Product Essential for any oddball projects that may require stickers. Unfortunately this item is difficult to find in stores like Office Max, WalMart and Staples. I had to order it here on Amazon. A bit pricey for what you get but when you need to create your own stickers, there's nothing better.",3 "Nice for customized projects These stickers work great for making stickers in your own personalized shapes that you cannot get from the standard rectangular size. I make labels for jars of goodies I give to people on special occasions.",3 "Great for projects! I really love these sticker sheets. What makes them great is that you can stick and remove with no problem. Previously, I was using shipping labels to print and place on items like glass and plastic. When you try to remove the printed label from the glass or plastic it was really hard and you would need some windex or alcohol to try and get the residue off. With these you can place them on practically anything and they will stick. If you need to remove them they are really easy to come off with no problem. No residue behind or anything. The last project we did was making custom labels for a wine bottle. Everything was printed and placed on the bottles. At the last minute we had to change to date on the labels. Luckily they were easy to take off. I can imagine the trouble I would have gone with shipping labels. Although the shipping labels are much cheaper and are like stickers, they are more permanent on whatever you place them. These special sticker papers are more thicker and are re positionable.",4 "Been wishing for something like this for years This is essentially a sheet of label paper. The entire 8.5 by 11"" sheet is one giant sticker with the texture of Avery's normal shipping labels. It takes ink extremely well, and my printed projects looked crisp and sharp.For my first project, I used Word and added photos and text boxes to create a set of six individual labels. I cut them out myself and stuck them on and they looked great on my bottles of homemade liquor.I might prefer it if there were an edge to this paper that made it easier to peel the sticker off the backing, at least around the sides. I found that I scruffled up the corner of my labels a tiny bit when trying to unstick them from the backing, but it did smooth out easily on my project.If you want to make custom gift labels, photo stickers, or decorate kids' binders and things, this would be enormous fun. You could also stick the paper onto those floppy sheets of magnet they sell at office stores to make your own gifts of photo magnets or magnets drawn by kids. I've been wishing to find something like this for years.",4 "One big sticker gives lots of freedom to design but a little unwieldy to shape At first I really liked the idea of having these large, 8.5x11 sheets of sticker/label paper to allow the freedom of creativity to design your own stickers. But my enthusiasm was tempered by the fact that I'd have to cut the stickers out--not too easy to do if creative projects lead to irregular shapes.This is essentially one sheet of label paper without any diecuts to allow easy peel-off from the sheet--easy to imagine for anyone who's ever used any of the great Avery products. Just keep in mind you'll have to do your own cutouts. My wife is an elementary school teacher, and she's using the sheets for customized stickers. It's good for her to use. She says her students wouldn't have the eye-hand coordination to anything other than fairly uniform, rectangular cutouts, and that they would probably leave a lot of wastage.Nevertheless, the product is good as one among a large portfolio of all kinds of Avery choices.",2 "Does what it says - but this is NOT photo paper! This product works well as per the manufacturer's description - but be away that this paper is NOT a photo paper. It is decent for words/shapes/graphics/etc but do not think you will get good color or print quality for something like a photo. The paper seriously soaks up ink - so you will never get a deep black, for example - and all other colors will be off (when compared to a print on a higher quality photo paper). That said, it does what it promises, sticks well, and is a decent price.",2 "They work, but not great They do work, it is nice having some peel and stick paper, but they do not work for my needs.I have a bunch of Rubermaid Bins which I wanted to put lists on the front of them for their contents. These are a great large size and I thought ""perfect"". I made a hand full of labels and none stick. Not that the paper is not sticky, it sticks awesome to painted metal, cardboard, iffy on wood, and on several plastics. Not the flexible plastic bins though. It sucks I had to use packaging tape to tape them on and should have just used paper. I will say I tried a few methods, I cleaned the plastic really well. I tried to scratch and push the sticker on to the plastic (sometimes the added pressure of finger nails makes it stick) I also tried it on the ""rubbermaid"" and ""sterilite"" brand bins, both the colored plastic big ones, and the clear big and small ones. Both the lids and the bins them selves. I think it may be something to do with the bins being rubbery and flexible.They are not a crapy product their adhesive just does not work on plastic bins.",2 "Perfect for making custom-sized glass bottle labels I got these labels with a specific purpose in mind. I am making hot sauce and beer for Christmas presents this year, and I needed to make custom-sized labels for the bottles. These work perfectly for my needs.Color, B&W;, Laser, Inkjet... it doesn't matter! These labels hold the ink very well. They aren't glossy, so don't expect a perfect outcome if you try printing high-resolution photos on them. The adhesive is sticky enough to make sure the label stays on, but you could still peel these labels off a glass bottle without tearing it. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, it just depends on your needs.I also wish the pack contained more than just 15 sheets, because it starts getting pretty expensive if you need to buy 3 or 4 packs.Overall, Avery makes another winning label product!",4 "Worthless My interest in making stickers led me to buying this product. I visited Avery.com and read the user reviews prior to using to avoid making a mistake that would waste my ink. Printer ink is expensive. The ""stickers"" which I just purchased do not stick. Sure they take the ink okay, but I could have saved myself the money & printed the image on a piece of paper if I wanted to tape the image to my scrapbook. It's not like I was using this product on an unrecommended surface. A scrapbook is the featured image on the product. Within 2 hours it curled up and fell off. Maybe I just bought a bad batch. This is possible, but I'm a broke college student and the price of this product (not including the cost of the ink I just wasted) equates to almost 1.5 hours at my job. Never ever again.",0 "Not the best quality This paper just wasn't as good as I'd expected it to be. It never held vibrant colors well, and I tried on multiple printers. The colors just seemed dull on this paper. Also, the backing wasn't sticky enough and it peeled off of the paper bags I had put them on. Overall, I was not satisfied with this purchase.",1 "sticker paper I think this is one of the greatest inventions. The quality is great and you can make anything you want into stickers of your own",4 "Excellent I got exactly what I needed and asked for and at the right price and in a timely fashion. perfect!",4 "Not good for glass stenciling with small cuts I tried to use it for sand blasting on glass. I needed to be able to cut tiny pieces and to be able to reuse the stencil. IT didn't work for that project. The design was very tiny pieces and I think for larger stickers it would work, but as a stencil, I would recommend a thinner paper like Avery Clear Full-Sheet Labels for Inkjet Printers, 8.5 x 11-Inches, Pack of 10 (18665",2 "Does the job well We needed to make stickers for various gifts and to stick to my wife's notebooks so we got this. We really loved how easy was to print them. Very good product.",3 "Avery sticker paper The item arrived with no fuss, no bends, no tears, no rips. perfect purchase deal and im once again, a happy camper! thank you.",4 "avery full sheet sticker project paper This paper works fine for making any size label or sticker. The adhesive is good and it prints well. I wold have preferred a more glossy finish. To make it waterproof you have to use a spray sealer. It is not the best value for the money.",3 "Sticker paper, I adore you If you want to make custom stickers, this is the paper for you. If you want to make cool decorations for a kids party, this is the paper for you. I only wish is had a few more score lines on the back. Sometimes, when I cut out smaller images from the paper, there are none on the back and then its a real pain to peel.",4 "Rather weak adhesive, non-glossy paper Avery Sticker Project Paper SheetsThese sheets fed without problems in my inkjet printers, but the sticker sheets are not glossy and feel ""homemade"" when you print documents. With a laser printer, the images will look better. The adhesive isn't the strongest, as my stickers had trouble sticking onto curved metallic surfaces - but they are reusable to a certain extent. I'd recommend using something to cover the image, like a transparent laminated sheet to protect it from fluids or wear/tear.Overall: 4/5 stars, the paper media could have been glossy to give a higher quality feel. The adhesive isn't very strong.",3 "They work, to a point Like the other reviews, if the surface is slick like glass or even the surface of duct tape they work fine. If the surface has any stippeling or uneveness like wood forget it. Also test any surface protectant or sealer on a test page first. The hardest time I had was to find one that didn't soak through and ruin the stickyness of the paper.",3 "Prints easily and bright colors. Used this for a present recently and I really liked how easily it printed no ink bleeding at all and how bright the colors were. Nice idea for homemade craft projects. Will deffinately use again!",2 "Stiff, but would work well for a tote bag This iron-on printable fabric gave me bright colors and clear lettering through my HP inkjet printer. It's easy to use and fused quite well on my item. I used it for a quilt label. I recommend against this application unless it is an item that won't be washed, since it requires hand washing. It was very hard to stitch through (I placed it in the corner and the binding folded over it), so when using again I will be careful to locate it where I don't have to stitch through it. It would likely work well for tote bags or a wall-hanging that would require neither stitching through nor washing.",3 "Works As Advertised I really love this printable fabric. It runs through the printer just like regular paper and the output looks great. The fabric texture is nice, slightly rough and what you'd expect ""printable fabric"" to be. The printouts look great, not quite as ""snappy"" as matte photo paper but definitely better than regular printer paper.Another reviewer said they couldn't tell which side to print on. One side looks and feels like fabric, the other is slick and appears more ""plastic-y"" like it's got a coat of adhesive. Obviously you should print on the fabric side.The big downside is the cost of this stuff--$3 a sheet. I would highly recommend doing a mock-up with regular printer paper and Scotch tape before printing on the fabric.",4 "limited only by imagination I'm a big fan of Avery products and this is no exception. I have used the light and dark Tshirt transfers for lots of things besides Tshirts so had no trouble coming up with great stuff to do with these. I like to personalize things for myself and gifts and I like to make distictive bags that readily identify what the contents are and who they belong to, so this was a terrific product to work with. I ended up creating a whole ""line"" of handy items with pictures of my grandson.Of course a tote bage is the classic trial project so that was first. What I really liked was that I could make a canvas print bag and then use this to make a photograph decor pocket. Some other suggestions; a cover for my Kindle, book covers, cobbler style apron, decorative pillow covers for the couch, a padded bag for my TomTom, ..... time to buy some more of these. Next up is to sew some pics on a pair of sneakers! Oh, and a soft book of family faces for a new grandbaby.I've used printable fabric before and learned how to make muslin prints with an inkjet printer from my mom, an avid quilter, many years ago. The Avery brand gives the best overall results.Plan for photos with a slightly soft focus (don't try this technique with really small portraits or other content where sharpness is critical as the weave of the cloth won't give you an ultra sharp print)and don't use it on items that are laundered often if you want a long term result. Try using embroidery or fabric paint on edges to add texture and to help keep the edges secured. After heat curing, wait a few extra days, then spray with a stainguard so you can wipe off dirt and grime.What are you waiting for? Come on, try it -- you'll be limited only by your imagination.",4 "Great to personalize any cloth or even wood item. I have used the paper transfers for tee shirts before with good results. I can honestly say I now prefer the cloth sheets. I have taken pictures of some of my favorite Russian nesting Dolls and now printed them onto the Matte side of the fabric. Now I just trimmed them right up to the edge. I then iron them onto a tote bag that I also made and I have a unique one of a kind bag that says a bit about who I am.Next project I purchased a fabric covered storage box. I have taken pictures of my neighbor's little girl and some of her favorite things. I am going to place them on it for a toy storage box for her room. It will be a great birthday present. I will also have time to let it sit in storage for 5 months and see if the iron on pictures peel. If they do I will come back and let you know.If you love to personalize crafts like I do this is a quick easy and affordable way to make very nice home decor, clothing or gift items. Have Fun.",4 "Difficult to sew with... I bought this item to make copies of a cherished photo of my mom & my four sisters....I wanted to iron it to a pillow for each of them, but found that ironing did not hold the printable fabric design & I had to hand sew it to the pillow. It was difficult to sew through & did not give the soft look I was hoping for. However, everyone loved the thought! A better ironing technique for thicker fabrics must be found for me to give this a better rating.",2 "Good but avoid intense colors I've used the Avery film tee-shirt transfers to make iron-on logos and Christmas tees, and they've worked out well. I used one of the same designs when trying this iron-on fabric, and the color saturation just didn't measure up to the film iron-ons. Black came out grey, and bright red wasn't intense enough for holiday designs. Other than that, they printed well and ironed on nicely.",2 "printable fabric works nicely I have used this product many times before & have always been pleased. The price was the best around.",4 "Great til you wash it These are great until you put them in the washer. I've tried LOTS of different kinds of iron on products - these look the best at first wearing and wash ""better"" than most, but still not great.",2 "Good for certain applications This works best for things like tote bags, which is probably why they show on the front of the package. The fabric is not something you would want to wear or put on anything that touches your skin or that needs washing. It feels kind of like thick, rough cotton paper. The package says it can be used for things like pillow cases and aprons, but that it needs to be hand washed. Definitely use it for a tote bag instead.It has printed without major problems and looks good.",3 "Good, Not Great... This costs about $3 a sheet off of Amazon.It does come with instructios, but they're a bit insufficent as they doesn't tell you which side to iron. It's an easy enough guess so I ironed on the printed side, right on top of my printed image. It doesn't look as seamless as the t-shirt iron-on transfers, but it looks good enough to use as a gift for someone. Since it is a gift, I don't get to test it to see how it will hold up, but the adhesive seems to hold well, so I'm not worried about that part. I tested it on some scrap fabric and tried to pull it off. It was not coming off without a fight so I gave up satisfied that the adhesive will hold through washing.You have to cut the image out exactly if you don't want the white backing on your project and any unevennessin cutting will show as well. I can't say I'm very happy with the results with using it on a shirt pocket. It would probably do better on a tote bag, but it's good enough. It looks really good from a distance.I don't think I like it enough to get more when I run out, but I will have fun using what I have.",2 "quilt blocks with my own photos! Bought three packs of this fabulous new product and love it. It prints photos on my ink jet printer with the best detail and color rendition I've ever seen. Goodbye to transfer papers. This adheres to fabric better than the transfer paper did and no lifting the photo and praying the transfer doesn't tear off or lift the design. I'm making a quilt with my photos and getting almost photo perfect results. It's also washable, and you can iron right on top of the design without any damage to color or detail. I've waited a long time for this good a way to use my photos in a quilt.",4 "Perfect for ""canvas""-like inkjet art I made a piece with both text and an batik-like background. I wanted it to look like it was done on a canvas (not printed out on a piece of paper).The fabric paper was as easy as printing on paper. It was flawless. The text was as crisp as I could have wanted. The colors and design were reproduced well. It did look very much like a fine-grained canvas; one wouldn't think ""t-shirt material"". Neither would one think ""paper"".The piece is mounted, and so I did not use the iron-on adhesive on the back. Also, I did not intend to use this on clothing or a pillow, so I cannot speak to whether it is soft enough for that. It is flexible like fabric, but fairly stiff in order to print. It certainly does not have the drape associated with clothing fabric and may be too stiff if the entire sheet is used, unless is softens when the iron-on adhesive is activated.All in all, it is exactly what I wanted and I will order this again if I am making a canvas-like print.",4 "Great!!! Awesome product. As expected and easy to use.Just wish it wasnt so far away for me to buy and didnt cost so much.Fast delivery too - BONUS!",3 "Excellent This by far surpasses any transfer paper on todays market! Once sewn onto something they can even be washed numerous times without fading!",4 "Easy to use for crafting pictures on fabric This is the first printable fabric I've used. However, it seems to work just as advertised. The fabric is a standard size (8.5 x 11 in) of paper and fits into both of our inkjet printers (HP and Canon). The fabric takes color very well. There is really no loss of color perception AND even better the color doesn't bleed.It seems that the iron transfer should work too. This has yet to be tested, as I am finding 5 ""worthy"" projects to use the paper prior to doing all the transfer work. I will update that part after I do the transfers.Overall though, my biggest concern was the colorfastness and any potential bleeding--both would ruin the use of this fabric. If the iron transfer works half-way decent, the transfer should be able to be sewn into whatever I'm choosing to make.Hope this helps you crafty people with your projects.",3 "OK This is an OK item. But honestly - I prefer to go to Kinkos and get images put on the fabric - much better quality!",3 "Superb! I have seen printable fabric for inkjet printers for several years now but didn't think it would print a good picture or would ruin my printer, but decided to print a picture of my granddaughter playing soccer. It turned out beautiful and not only that but it fills the whole 8.5 x 11 sheet to the edges! My printer prints vibrant colors and it would depend on your printer if you want to do it in color. I haven't tried it yet but a black and white picture would look awesome also! After printing the picture onto the printable fabric the possibilities would be endless of how you use it! It can be put on a white or co-ordinating colored pillow case, which is what I'm going to do. Mod poding a picture onto something would also be fun to do. I love the Avery Printable Fabric and highly reccommend buying this product!",4 "Rich, vibrant colors I was pleasantly surprised by the vivid printing I get on this Avery fabric. I've been a user of many different iron-on transfers, so I expected fabric to print somewhat similarly, which is usually less vibrant than on paper. This fabric holds ink just like paper. It's very nice.Ironing on is simple, I just press and hold for five seconds. That's so quick. I was able to print a bunch of labels on the fabric, cut them out and iron them onto my children's clothing in minutes. Voila, the clothes are labeled. Hopefully, it will cut back on lost jackets and sweatshirts.The fabric texture is my only disappointment. It's rather stiff -- not soft at all. That would make it a poor choice for something like a baby blanket.",3 "Nice Item I finally got a chance to try this out today. I transferred a picture of one of my cats to the printable fabric and then ironed it on a shirt. The sheets are easy to use and the picture quality is not too bad considering the medium. The colors were pretty good. I think the quality of your printing is going to depend on the type of printer you have and the quality of the photo you are using. I can see this having some nice crafty uses.",3 "Use light colored t-shirts This works very well to transfer photos, designs, etc. to the cloth of your choice, but it is not very opaque, so it works best on very light colored fabrics.",3 "Works well, better than iron-on transfers This is a far better product than iron-on transfers, and I like using it. Definitely recommended to personalize a craft project.",3 "Great Project to do with grandkids Bought this for grandson as an activity and he loves it!",4 "Near perfect image reproduction; Best suited for rigid crafts Printable fabric sheets have been around for years, but improvements are being made every year. (There are STILL some really bad ones out there ...) Given the brand name recognition (Avery) and having had less than great results from similar products (I name only one below), I HAD to check out Avery Personal Creations Printable Fabric.First Impressions:1) The Product Itself: It is the stiffest fabric paper I have ever used. Instantly, I realized this could be both a huge plus and a big negative; this product is best suited for certain crafts (totes, framed pieces, scrapbooking, anything else where rigid is a good thing) and not for others (wearables, quilts, pillows)2) The Image: For me, the single most important quality about printable fabric is the image reproduction. (Everything else I can work around, like fraying or thinness.) Granted, results can vary hugely, depending on your printer and the specific printer settings. When I used the ""automatic"" option for paper type and used the ""best"" quality option for printing, the end result using this Avery Printable Fabric was hands-down the very best I have ever seen.Good Things To Know About This Product:1) It is for Inkjet printers ONLY2) There is no backing to peel off from the fabric sheet3) It is Sew-in or Iron-on (unlike interfacings, this can be either/or); ""Iron On"" means ironing activates the glue, and NOT that this is an image transfer product that uses an iron to put the image on another surface4) It's available (currently) in only one color - a pleasing white (some other brands offer off-white)5) This is not an image transfer product6) When Avery claims ""washable"", their instructions really state ""for best results, hand wash""7) As with similar products, you need to let the printed image dry for at least 24 hours; even then, some image smearing can occur from simple handlingPersonal Tips from Prior Experience With Printable Fabrics:1) Read/follow all manufacturer's instructions; check website for more info/FAQs or reviews from other customers2) Place only one sheet at a time in your printer3) If not using the glue aspect, ie, you are sewing it in, keep in mind future ironing of the finished item - the glue may adhere to parts of the project you never intended - not good!!4) If using color, try to use new/fresh color ink cartridge5) ALWAYS do a test using plain printer paper first, to check for correct image placement, to test paper feed, and to test printer settings; know which is the image-side of the product (usually the matte side)6) If applicable, keep seam allowances in mind7) If using as an iron-on, make sure to PRESS and not really iron; both the fabric and thus the image itself can distort if you do too much side-to-side ironing. Just press the image with an up and down motion8) Plan ahead for multiple projects; fit as many images as possible onto one sheet to make the best cost advantageThe Ultimate Test:Unfortunately, the full test of this product will require months of time * and usage to determine:1) how the image is retained and whether the fabric yellows over time. (I had to throw out several projects where I used Milliken's Printable Treasures because the images yellowed horribly.)2) how the finished product withstands several washings and ironings (read my notes about HAND washing and ironing above!)* Update 10/1/2012: I am still thrilled with the color quality on my simple little project. (I will post a photo soon.) The colors are still rich and deep, just like the very first day of printing. Of course, my project is not washable - that will be my next experiment, and I will post an update as to how that goes.The Downside:At the time of this writing, Avery has not answered user questions on their website that are over 6 months old. I mention this not as an indication of the product quality, per se, but in case you need more information. You might do better going elsewhere, such as guilds, discussion groups, online user reviews, etc. for answers to any questions.The Bottom Line:For some crafts where rigidity can be an asset, and for near-perfect image reproduction, these Avery Printable Fabric cotton sheets are ideal.",4 "Great Crafting Item! I love being able to do different craft items with my kids and when I saw this product, it seemed like it had interesting potential. I had used printable iron-on transfers before, and while they were fine for limited use, they just did not have the look I would want for some item, like a tote bag or apron.This package is 5 sheets of printable cotton backed with heat seal fabric. The packaging says that you can sew this on also, but since I used the whole sheet at once, I didn't see that happening. I decided to try the transfer on a canvas tote bag. I made my photo full-sized, did a draft quality test print on paper, and decided that it looked good. I then printed the picture onto the transfer at a higher quality set at normal paper setting. When it came off of the printer, I was surprised at how nice my picture printed. It had the look of a canvas painting, giving it a little bit of softness and texture without sacrificing the sharpness of the photo. I was very happy. I let the page sit overnight because the directions were not clear about how long the drying time should be, though it did not appear that it would smudge, even fresh from the printer. When I was ready to apply the transfer, I trimmed the little bit of the edge that was not printed on with a scrapbooking trimmer, though scissors would work fine. I then cropped the corners to round them. No problems, it handled just like heavy paper. Finally, I laid the tote bag on my ironing board, centered the transfer on the bag, and ironed it (no steam, cotton setting) for a minute or so, though it only calls for five seconds. The adhesive set nicely with no glue leaking out of the sides and no lumpiness. The edges adhered well, with no lifting. My kids were amazed that I'd made, not bought, the bag. We are very pleased with the results.I could picture using this on other items like a canvas apron, a canvas storage cube, or the insert says album covers, pillows, quilts, etc. I would not be afraid to try this on a more meaningful project now that I saw how nice the results are and have a feel for the process. The directions say these are washable (you must wait 24 hours though) but you should apply to the surface before the surface has been washed. They recommend hand washing separately in cold water, no chlorine bleach, and lay flat to dry.I would recommend this for a fun project with very nice results. I got quality results with ease of use. I was very pleased and impressed even though I frequently do projects like this.",4 "Can be cut with punches! I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but this can be cut with punches.For me, the iron-on backing was a little off-putting until I realized that. Since I can use my circle hand punches with it, I'm using it for ornaments as well as little circle patches to mend some of my dad's jackets with and patches my teens can add to their backpacks. If you're reasonably good in your graphics program, you can make all sorts of nifty designs to fit into your favorite punches. I don't have a digital cutter, but if it works with punches, it would probably work well with die cutters and personal cutters as well.Color prints out well and brightly on it, and the package does suggest hand washing to keep the color well.As far as cost goes, 3 dollars a sheet is pricey, but for my uses, it's really inexpensive. Buying patches to fix my dad's jackets with can cost 2-3 dollars each for the small patches, and he's very picky about what his jackets are patched with as far as design goes. With this I can make 10 2 inch patches and a whole bunch of 1 inch circle patches on one sheet. My 62 year old dad can have either the cool designs he likes for some jackets or I can do a close color match on others. So it's pretty thrifty for that use.My teens like the idea of fandom or idea based patches for their bags and backpacks to personalize them.I'm very happy with this product. Look at product images to see a patch I made using the punch method.",4 "I LOVE this Stuff!!! I'm an avid crafter and was excited to discover this awesome new product. I've printed photos of my grandchildren and sewn them into pillows, carry-all bags and quilts. I also printed a favorite, inspirational poem onto this product and made a pillow for a good friend going through a hard time. She loves it. The project possibilities are as endless as your own wild imagination.I will most definitely be buying more Avery Printable Fabric and highly recommend it whether you're an experienced crafter or a novice. It's as easy as printing on paper!!",4 "Fun, with endless possibilities I was really surprised with the finished product when using these sheets. The color looks great, it does not take long to dry after coming out of the printer and it seems to hold up well after applied to your project. You can do so much with these and cut the fabric in any shape or size that you can think of. You can use any graphic from your computer and the fabric can be applied to almost anything, so your possibilities are really endless - to a degree. My daughters are always coming up with new things to do with this fabric. They can make patches to put on shirts or hoodies, jeans, old bags, everything. They can pick out any design or picture from the internet or from pictures they have storedon their computer and just make all sorts of things. It is a great way to get mor elife out of an older shirt that may have gotten a small hole or tear in it. Just whip up a graphic patch and slap it on over top of the damage and all is well! These are well worth the money when you think of how much you can do with a sheet.",4 "Fabulous! I love this Avery Printable Fabric for Inkjet Printers. The fabric, coated with a fusible backing attached to paper that allows it to run easily through your printer, is exceptionally easy to use. Images print out in vivid color and as sharp as can be. Even small type is readable and photographs come out crystal clear. After printing, one peels off the backing paper and irons the image onto whatever--I have used it a lot on postcard-sized art quilts. The dye does not bleed even while you are heat setting it and the fusible bonds perfectly with your background fabric. This is one of the few printable fabric sheets that fuses well onto cotton (many transfers are designed for use with polyesters) and I have come to depend on it for many different applications. This is a great product--affordable too--and I hope they never stop making it.",4 "Best for totes or aprons, too thick for anything else Like other reviewers mentioned, the Avery Printable Fabric would be best for certain applications. I would personally use it for aprons, tote bags, or a fabric wall hanging due to the thickness & firmness of the fabric. I used my Canon MG5220 to print on the fabric, the images came out crisp and clean looking.",3 "Quality pictures, but heavy material As many reviews have stated, this is a heavy material that would not work well if one wanted any kind of drape. The picture quality was excellent. I used it to print out old and current pictures of my family for a patchwork quilt that was a big hit. It would also be great for totes and aprons. Although I don't have kids, I could see this as a project they would really enjoy as well.",3 "Only for Certain Applications I found this fabric very easy to print on. The colors all showed up well; the print was pretty crisp. Unfortunately, the printed fabric was very difficult to work with. It's backed with a very heavy iron-on adhesive. For certain applications, this would be useful. For others, it's a hindrance. A sewing machine needle has to really punch through. And the fabric is SO stiff that it's very, very difficult to manipulate if you're sewing a finished piece. Given the backing, I'm really not sure why it would be better to print on this than to use an iron-on transfer, since its use seems effectively limited to items you're adhering an image to after-the-fact.",3 "Fun This is a fun craft item with loads of possibilities. I avoided projects that would require me to cut around the image. I made a small pillow using a full sheet and I covered a wooden box lid. For the box I cut to size (top only) and trimmed with cording to cover the edges rather than attempt to cover corners. Both projects turned out well and the fabric adheres well. Images are relatively clear but I would like for the colors to be crisper, however. They are also a bit pricey so I gave four rather than five stars because of these two things.",3 "good product but not the cheapest arts-and-crafts product I have printed several high resolution photos on this fabric using myCanon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One (4499B026)printer.I have used all for pillowcases and so far the ink has stayed intact, it hasn't become washed out by light and/or every day wear-and-tear.These are really easy to use - the hardest part is figuring out which side to put them in to your printer! They iron on seamlessly.The only negative aspect of these sheets is the price. At about $3/sheet, it's not something that's affordable for every single craft project, every time.",3 "Great for gifts! This is so easy to use. It printed up perfectly on my Epson Stylus Photo printer - very detailed and good quality print. Then ironing it on was a snap! I made some personalized pillows and purses to give as gifts and I know the recipients are gonna LOVE them for Christmas! It will be fun to see their faces when they recognize pictures of their pets and kids on their items. Can't wait!",4 "Add photos to cloth This printable fabric opens up a whole world of possible craft projects. The sheets themselves are standard 8 1/2 x 11 and feed right into your inkjet printer like any other sheet of paper. Then print your selected photo onto the sheet.The sheets are cotton cloth, with a heat (iron) activated adhesive on the reverse side. One of the things that started amazing the Mrs. and myself a few years ago was when home printers had the ability to print out photos that we found often superior in quality to what we could get from the local drop-off photo shop. For the convenience it would have been worth it if the prints were only AS good - but I digress. The pictures printed onto these sheets are every bit as good as what we get on photo paper, and that is plenty good.Once you have your photo on the sheet you have a choice - you could sew it on or use the iron-on quality of the adhesive back.Pros: right now I know of no other product that makes it so simple to add photos to sewing/fabric projects.Cons: cost is 2-3 bucks a sheet, which I thought was reasonable for what you get, but the Mrs. thought was a little pricey. It will also use a fair amount of ink - so make certain that all your different colored ink reservoirs are full - or you waste a lot of ink, plus a sheet. We like them - but these two negatives make us knock our rating down from 5 to 4 stars.If you want to add pictures to a fabric project - you only need these sheets, your computer and an ink-jet printer.",3 "Nice product I used these to print out images onto fabric for some Christmas gifts I'm making. The product allows you to sew the images on your item, or to iron them on. I personally used the sew on method, which worked very well and I got nice results. I haven't used the iron on method, so I can't really say how well that works. It's fun to be able to print any image you want and to sew onto pillows, bags, shirts, etc. You can get very creative with this stuff. I would buy again.",3 "Great product, lots of possibilities. I've been using this printable fabric for years. My first project was a $4 denim tote bag (from Walmart) I would carry to my son's high school football games. I printed a favorite team picture, cut it out, stitched around the edges and added football shaped buttons, ribbon in school colors, and wrote his jersey number using fabric paint on the opposite side. In his senior year, I made one for every senior mom.I've also done several tote bags as late baby gifts after the baby was born and I've had the opportunity to take my own pictures. I use a photo of the baby, sew on some cute buttons and ribbin trim, and then fill it with little things; a diaper, toy, and pacifier. I figure it's easier to use this tote for a quick trip to the store than a full diaper bag. I will be honest and add that I've never washed anything I've made using this fabric. I've also not depended on the adhesive alone and always stitch around the edges.This is just a fun product and I've enjoyed it very much over the years. I've not had a dud in the bunch.",4 "really neat If you enjoy fabric crafts this is a great product to try. The package comes with 5 sheets. It's just like paper but it has an iron on backing. You can print any image right on to the paper. The paper glides easily through the printer. Just choose an image, print and iron on to your fabric. Great for a custom look tshirt. Instructions are clear and simple! It's a little pricey but a neat idea to try!",4 "Love it! I have to admit this item is a lot of fun to work with. There were 5 sheets in my package, I opened it today and I want more. It was easy to print and the image came out like it would on photo paper. There was no backing to peel off. The fabric did not fray when trimmed and could be cut easily with regular sewing scissors. It adhered very nicely when ironed on, in fact better than I expected. I have not tried to stitch through the fabric as it has adhered so nicely I am not sure I need to. I used the fabric image on a dark background, a somewhat bumpy canvas in fact, and did not have any issues with the color of the background fabric showing through the image nor did the image appear anything but smooth. It has a very nice weight to it and was easy to work with. A nice quality product. I can't wait to buy some more as I had such a wonderful time working with it on a canvas banner. It certainly saved me lots of time and effort.The instructions say the item can not be washed for 24 hours so the inks can set, this is standard for use of fabric markers as well so no surprise there. It recommends hand washing in cold water for best results. I have not tried washing the item yet but I suspect, like iron on t-shirts, that the image might crack and flake over time if cleaned by machine particularly if thrown in a hot dryer. For what I am using the product for it may be a long time before I find out the results from machine washing.",4 "great product This is a great product. The colors are clear, bright and crisp. It irons on easily - I cover it with parchment paper or a piece of muslin to be safe, but it is way more stable than any other transfer I have ever used, with no bubbling, no peeling, no gunk stuck to my iron. The ""hand"" is a little stiff, but not objectionable.",4 "Fun Times My four-year-old daughter loves doing crafts and this looked like a good item for her to do with me. I didn't expect much in terms of printed quality bc it's fabric.With the ability to cut, you won't need to have like unnecessary background on the pix. So, my daughter chose a pix of us and printed, and ironed-on the pix. Everythign step from printing to ironing on was pretty easy and simple. I'm sure my daughter will think of many many different clothings to iron these sheets onto.",4 "Works Well I thought this was a neat idea, and looked forward to trying it out. I was a little disappointed by the brightness of the printouts. I guess it's difficult to get really bright colors using a paper that is this porous. It is easy to use, cut and iron on. I wouldn't recommend using this on something that is going to be washed often, but it great for things like totes or hats or novelty items that won't be worn over and over again.",3 "not worth it really not worth the money. although it is not expensive. It really just was not helpful to me. The company did ship it quickly and it was exactly as they promised.",0 "Best Tracing Paper This is the sheerest tracing paper I've been able to find. For some reason I'm having a difficult time finding this brand in the stores so I hope I can always find it online. I am an artist and I use tracing paper to help with my sketching before I place it on the canvas and all other brands are difficult to use because they are cloudy or opaque. This one is the best because it is so clear.",4 "Very transparent I love this brand of tracing paper and have used only this for years. It is very easy to see through and is great for any kind of tracing.",4 "excellent choice This was an excellent choice. I would choose this product again. The paper is just what I need for my projects in art and doll making.",4 "All I ever wished for in a Mandrel The only defect was that the sticker with the ring sizes was not attached well. I just made marks on the wood with a permanent marker. Otherwise, it is a nice handy way to make round holes in wax for rings!",4 "MUCH better than markers for yard sale signs Planning a yard sale? Switch from markers to this black tempera paint and get a lot more traffic.Markers begin to fade as soon as the sun hits them; they don't write well on coated posterboard, and it takes awhile to produce even one good sign, so the task of making a lot of signs is onerous. But this poster paint works great and is a much better solution! It doesn't fade; it's not reflective so there's no glare to prevent reading; and once you figure out your first sign, it's fast to produce all the rest.Turns out that creating signs with a brush and this paint is more fun, and way more effective at getting drivers to be able to read your signs, especially if you use the black color. So, if you want good traffic at your yard sale, switch from markers to this stuff. What a difference it made for us -- our really big yard sale was virtually sold out by 11:30 and we know why -- everyone commented on how easy it was to read our signs.Use notes: We found a half-inch brush worked best for bold lettering. Also, the paint takes awhile to dry, so plan to lay your signs flat on a driveway, sidewalk or lawn until they cure.",4 "Mandrel This product served it's purpose well. I wanted it to make rings with silver wrap.",3 "Works nice Nice price, nice design, perfect for playing with stamps without getting skin oils on them.",4 "Silly Putty Baught this for my grandchildren for Christmas, they never knew what silly putty was . They liked it. Silly toy for silly boys.",4 "Cute design The Drummer Boy sock kit is a very cute design. It has nice colors and except for a couple places, good instructions. My biggest objection to this product is the quality of some of the felt. I have done these kits for many, many years but haven't done one for about 8 years. The quality or thickness of the felt has diminished greatly, which at times makes the sewing difficult and harder to make look perfect. I wish I had gone and bought my own piece of gray felt and replaced the one in the kit. I made the sock for my future son-in-law and my daughter was thrilled with it and thought it was great.",2 "great twine, but stinky!!! I don't buy much twine, in fact this is the first I've ever purchased. Love the strength of the hemp, love the product, but WHOO-WEE does it STINK! Luckily we were using it for an outdoor project. Is that normal for hemp to stink? It was a chemical sort of stink, not a natural one. I give it 4 stars out of 5 for the stink-factor.",3 "High quality but stubborn This hemp is very stubborn, meaning it takes a while to break in. Last a very long time and high quality.",3 "Great for little hands I purchased these for my you artists to get acquainted with charcoal without the mess. So far, no broken pieces, nice and sturdy.",4 "perfect gift for a friend my daughter had me purchase these for her friend who is very artistic. Her friend loves the pencils and has made some beautiful sketches for my daughter's room with them",4 "not that functional I bought this for my daughter who wanted to learn how to sew. It's ok for this purpose, but don't count on it for great sewing. The speed is very slow, the pedal is cheap plastic and can break easily. The size is easy to handle for quick-fix sewing. The bobbin case is flimsy and comes dislodged easily.",1 "great little machine I purchased this machine two years ago and my first project was a complete baby set- quilt, bumper pad, diaper stacker, etc. It was perfect while we were on the road and I loved the quality it produced. All of my sewn projects are still in great shape, two years later. This is a super starter-machine or perfect if you need a portable! I plan to buy a second one for my sister!",4 "You get what you pay for! I bought this machine previously owned but never used for $15. Everything was still wrapped up perfectly so I know that it was never used. I thought it would be fine though just to hem some cheap ikea curtains. I was afraid of spending a bunch of money for a machine that would only get occasional use. Well you get what you pay for!It is cheap, cheap, cheap. There is only one stitch, which I was fine with. The manual says it has a ""real locking stitch"". I should hope so! The foot that holds down the material while you sew is plastic. Pretty much everything but the needle is plastic in fact. The spool holder isn't very long, so long spools fly off when you wind a bobbin (the cap won't fit). The 'manual' leaves a lot to be desired.I finally figured everything out, sewed a test strip, and went to work hemming. I got through one mending project and 3 curtain panels. Then on the 4th panel the whole thing crapped out. I could barely even get the needle lifted to rescue my material- the whole thing just died. I took out the bobbin, put everything back in, but no dice! I guess I'm chalking up my $15 loss to 'you should have known better' and a lesson re-learned. I just put in an order on a 'real' machine.",0 "Wrong The page states size D but the thread was size 00. I didn't open it until after 30 days and now I am stuck with it. :(",0 "wrong dimensions Be warned when you buy this that the length is not 2 yards as advertised. It is only 1.5 yards!",1 "wedding dress I bought this horsehair braid not knowing exactly what I needed it for but it soon became evident. It made the hem of the wedding dress I made for my daughter hang just right. I'm glad I followed the pattern.",4 "EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! The seller shipped this to me so quickly and it worked EXCELLENTLY for the exact purpose I needed it for, which NOTHING ELSE has ever worked for. It is PERFECT for bonding gemstones - smooth, faceted ones - to metals... For example, setting gems into semi-mount ring settings. It dries perfectly clear and gives you time to manipulate the items before it hardens.Once it hardens it is SET! GREAT STUFF!!!",4 "Epoxy Good substance for working with pottery restoration. I use it a great deal. It sands down well and holds color on top.",4 "Great Product! This water clear epoxy is very easy to use. I used it to reinforce an oddly shaped stone in a bezel setting and it was exactly what I needed. Dries completely clear as stated! A necessity in my tool box!",4 "Epoxy 330 Water Clear Adhesive The glue seemed to work but it was a little messy mixing the two tubes together to make the glue. Much needed product for repairing jewelry.",3 "Great epoxy Great epoxy we use this on Agates and it holds the hooks very well to the rock surface. Easy to use",4 "Useful for inorganic and organic experiment, lab, and course This product is useful what it's used for:--protecting your eyes from a chemical splash, fumes, or any mishaps which may occur in lab, etc.It can at times get foggy, put that happens with all goggles/protective eyewear. (i.e, swimming goggles, etc)But it DOESN'T FOG up ALL the TIME..just rarely.ENJOY! ...and bring your goggles to class..Safety Goggles Vented Clear Shop Chemistry Glasses",4 "goggles no respected woman should be without these. important for protection and and interesting look for outdoor wear. kidding on the last part",4 "Thanks for saving..... My eye sight, I was having the worst time at work. I work at a nail salon and man does the dust gets to me and the eyes. They would get so burn and staining that I would have to wipe them so often. But that wasn't going to work on the long run! Thanks again for saving my eyes from the pains!!",3 "foggy goggles Yipee, they fog. Maybe I sweat too much, I don't know. No one else had foggy goggles and lab policy says everyone has to keep them on while at least one person is left in the room still working with reactants... even if they're on the other side of the lab. They are moderately uncomfortable with glasses, but tolerable for a 2 hour long lab time.",2 "We love it! This toy is easy to use and the kids feel proud that they've made such and interesting piece of jewelry. We highly recommend it!",4 "jewelry maker This gives my granddaugher the opertunity to express her creativity It is a great product",3 "Perfect tool for drawing wire at a perfect price I have large pliers but have always wanted a smaller version for finer gauges. This did the trick. It grips well, is well made and the knobs at the ends keep it from coming away from your hand when applying the force needed to draw wire from a large to small gauge. 5 STARS.PS. . .Arrived earlier than expected.",4 "Good Item Item came on time and as described. This item if used as intended should hold up well to many years of service.",4 "Meh. Much smaller than I thought it would be, that's ok though, easier to fit in a pocket. What I don't like is the final coat of paint seems to have glued it all together. making it very hard to open and close. Very irritating, tossed it in a drawer.",1 "Great kit to put in your suitcase. Everything you need for that lost button or hole in the pants. Bought two to be sure I got to keep one of them....wrong! My wife took one and my daughter in law was happy getting the other one.I will now have to order 2 more, 1 for the office and one for travel.",4 "Perfect for the non sewer I am not a susie homemaker and only use a sewing kit for random buttons or slight tears in clothing. This is PERFECT for that. Everything I need to do "small touch up jobs". Thread is good quality and the case is easy to keep in a bathroom drawer for easy storage and EASY to find! Not a bad item!",4 "Sewing Kit It is a great kit if you only need to use it once every while, I would reccomand it for sure",4 "What was needed This set contains what you'll need for basic, minor repairs.As stated in other reviews, the case is total junk, but I did not purchase for it's case.",3 "Tinker Tailor Not the fastest to respond with the major cost, if you can call it a major cost, being shipping. All in all a really good buy. I managed to salvage some of my favorite pants with the aid of this kit. I gave 4 stars only because there are 12 colors of thread and no brown. I was looking for a dark brown so black did the trick. If I use it again it will double it's value.",3 "Great Sewing Kit for a Traveler Item was just as described. I travel alot and always seem to need to replace a button or repair a hem. This is perfect for that!",4 "Everything you need. This came with everything I would ever need for quick repairs. It came in a convenient plastic case which is handy to store away in my drawer. Good variety of colors. It is just what I was looking for and more with the needle threader. Quite handy!",4 "It cost six bucks Dont buy this if you are going to do any serious sewing. I bought this to fix a couple of buttons that had come off / loose and for that it works fine. This is a good kit to have around for buttons and to fix a hem thats about it.",3 "Nice little emergency and/or travel kit for the cost,if you buy this you're not getting ripped off (It's O.K in other words) I actually needed this for some home repairs (usually I let the females handle all my sewing needs) however sometimes those females can be busy so I guess I had to get into this home sewing thing (just emergency manual hand repairs) and this kit is a decent though not perfect start.For the cost I think it's worthwhile,no big ticket item here,no big complaints but the hinged plastic case is pretty cheap (poor quality) and could get broken easily though (won't last long).Like it says on the label includes 12 spools of 35 yards length Polyester Thread,Sewing Needles (actually just two of them),Threader,Thimble (pretty (very) cheap (plastic) on this) and a crude (foam) Pin Cushion (No tape measure nor handy scissors though are included).The spools come in various useful and more common colors and nicely there are a pair of white thread spools and a pair of black thread spools.The other thread colors cover a decent array for clothing repairs.I would say on the plus side quite a lot of varied thread.It would have been nice (much better) though to include one spool of white nylon (strong) thread in this kit but I purchased a nylon thread spool separately for use in situations that require good tensile strength and durability.It's really just an emergency kit and most people who need more will get more needles,a better larger pin cushion,a real metal thimble,a better sewing case and more and varied colors,larger spools and other material types of threads for varied needs.For the cost it's fair I guess though it would be better if it came in a much nicer metal case that isn't easily broken as this plastic case kinda sucks (Top transparent part easily separates from bottom black plastic part of case because of very poor cheap hinges).So If I were asked how this product could be much better and improved again a metal hinged durable latching case (kind of like a bigger form of a metal cigarette case) and perhaps a metal thimble and maybe 3 more sewing needles (5 total) and substitute one spool of nylon thread instead.I can forgive the cheap pin cushion as it's workable.I would add a tape measure though as an additional improvement and some useful short scissors too. Those improvements would be costlier however even if the product cost more with such improvements I'd be willing to pay say $7 more or so for a more attractive improved product/emergency and/or travel small sewing repair kit.This is an O.K. buy, missing some items and could be better in some areas.If you purchase this it will probably come in handy and you will likely easily get your money out of it with a needed repair.It says made in China although I've seen Chinese products that were of much higher quality and better features.",2 "Decent travel kit I was looking for a a travel sewing kit and came across this one. The colors are basic but the needles are cheap and bend with almost every fabric type. Its fine in a pinch but not a kit you would want in your home.",2 "storage box broken storage box has some problems when arrived, I did not start to use the sewing kit, so no comment about that.",2 "Broken Box Item arrived just as described when I brought it. The problem was with the storage box. The clear plastic storage box was broken and someone had taped it shut, because it wouldn't close by itself. I believe that the seller knew about the broken box before it was shipped since it was taped shut. This is very unprofessional on their part.",0 "very poor I was wondering why my platic case had scotch tape on it. When I opened it, I noticed it was holding the lid to the case and the plastic hindges were so fragile that it was broken but they shipped it anyways. I payed three times what I would pay at Walmart and Target, all I wanted was good quality because the reviews were pretty good. This product is cheap inside and out and worst of all, OVER PRICED.",0 "Sewing Kit This is a great little sewing kit. It has a lot of ""common"" colors. If you have just a ""little"" bit of sewing/repairs to do, this is very handy.",4 "Standard Travel Kit This is a very standard travel sewing kit. It comes with the thimble, too, which I don't believe you can see from the picture. Two needles are included. You might want to put a rubber band around it, if you are really going to travel with it, rather than keep it at home for the occasional button loss or fabric tear, as the container does not stay closed very well. Serves its purpose for what I needed.",3 "just as expected All I really wanted was a simple sewing kit and that is what I got. A cheaply made plastic box that broke when I opened it, but the thread is nice and the needles are holding up nice. I haven't used the thimble ( it's plastic ) so I automatically assume it's worthless other than that I am pleased with it",3 "Cheap The lid snapped off during transit. The thread is fine, so if you're only buying it for the thread and needles, then it's fine, but don't expect the travel case to stand up to any amount of stress during travel. It's made of cheap plastic.",1 "Better than expected I have purchased at least a dozen of these over the years when I was on the rode to do repairs with. This is the best quality sewing kit I ever got. The thread isn't roiled on a piece of cardboard but each color has a small plastic spoil. The colors are bright, the thread is strong, and there is a lot of it. Has a good quality needle and plastic thimble with a metal threader. Great value for the money.",4 "Great product, quality was slightly above average but it has everything you need The product was shipped in a reasonable amount of time and was exactly as indicated on Amazon. The case to hold all the sewing equipment could be constructed better and it can open easily and can create issues with spilling the contents. Otherwise the needles and thread where what I was expecting.",3 "ok item is as describe small dosent take much space & convinient to have when you need to mend something easy to use no complaint about the product",3 "piece of crap Save your money. This not much better than one you can pick up at the dollar store. Not to mention the cheap a$$ lid broke first time I opened it.",0 "Plastic case damaged upon delivery When the sewing kit arrived its carrier box was scotch taped closed; I quickly found out that without that tape the box will not snap closed as designed. I'd intended to occasionally travel with it but that now looks unlikely. I need to store it flat as well for this reason... And I hope I never drop it!",2 "Good sewing kit horrible box This sewing kit is a good kit to have around for minor repairs. I bought it so that I would have needles and thread to fix buttons and small tears in my clothing, and the color selection is fairly complete. The only problem is the box containing the kit is cheep and doesn't stay closed. The box works fine if you are going to put the kit in a drawer somewhere, but if you plan to use the kit for travel, the contents are going to end up all over your bag.",3 "Exactly as described. This kit is compact and is exactly as described. The only thing that could improve it is a box to keep it in.",4 "Gold testing The gold testing kit review: It is difficult to use. It is not what I expected but will keep working with it til I hopefully figure it out.",1 "Great value on a complete kit This was perfect for me to test garage sale jewelry items I enjoy collecting, for various precious metals. I looked at many other kits which had less in the way of contents, but they sold for much more, because they came with a container. I have my own container and I'm very happy with this product.",4 "It helped The product is good!It just takes practice!I'ts a bit hard for me to tell between the reds.But it is helpful!",3 "gold teser kit & diamond tester The gold testing kit came with all the tools and worked. The diamond tester also worked. I loved the low prices.I am impressed!",4 "gold testing kit This Item was exactly what it said that it was. It arrived right on time and the tracking of this is item was correct at all times.",4 "great bargain The 7 piece gold and silver testing kit arrived pristine and works wonderfully, they even sent the instructions..a great deal and I thank all involved.",4 "Gold and Silver Test Kit The price I paid for this ""Gold and Silver Test Kit"" was reasonable, and delivery time was fast. In addition, the packaging was decent, and it contains all the items I needed to use this item.",4 "Well done This PuriTEST Gold Testing Kit works as advertised and I received it in just two days. I highly recommend this product.",4 "mistake When I recieved the gold test kit there was a missing bottle of the 10k, but I got a extra 14k instead.",0 "Everything tests 10K I bought this kit. It arrived quickly, and the price was right. The acid for 14K seems to work okay, no problem, the line on the stone does not disappear, so I know it is 14K. But the 10K acid will not work. It tests everything as being 10K, even costume jewelry I know is not, which is disappointing because you can't trust it. I don't know whether this is because the acid is mislabeled, old, or what. Has anybody else had this problem, or have a solution to it?",2 "GOLD TESTING KIT-GOOD VALUE I GOT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND WHO HAS ENDEAVORED INTO BUYING GOLD AND SILVER AND FOR THE MONEY IT IS A STEEL. GO ANY WHERE ELSE AND YOU WILL PAY A LOT MORE. ARRIVED ON TIME NO ISSUES. GOOD SELLER WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN.THANKSMRSM",4 "Kit doesn't come with a silver testing needle. Kit doesn't come with a silver testing needle. The instructions said to ""make a parallel scratch with a .99 silver needle"" but didn't come with one to do so.",1 "Great Bang for the Buck! As antique dealers we always have customers coming in to present treasures they wish to sell or have appraised. This testing kit is an invaluable tool in this enterprise. Highly recommend this seller!",4 "good I like this test kit and for the money it was a good deal, but I don't like the silver acid its way to dark it still works but you really have to look deep",3 "Great Kit. Great kit to grade metals. A must have for any of you metal detector people out there. So glad I ordered it.",4 "Excellent Product This kit was very useful for testing my gold coins and bars. It is very simple to use. You'll feel like a professional while using this kit. :)",4 "Cheap but works Basic test kit. Good for starters/beginners. Not really quality anything, everything just basic lol. I believe the price was reasonable. Acids tested correctly.",2 "Great Product A great product and a very good value. I bough this product for my wife who buys and sells jewelry.",4 "gold test i wish to stone was a little longer so you could test more things at once, otherwise it's fine and a good value",2 "Good item Just what i needed the testing surface is a little small but the price was right. I would Recommended this item to anyone.",4 "Gold Testing Kit 10K 14K 18K 22K Silver Platinum My order was filled quickly. I look forward to using it. My only criticism is that the products directions for use are printed in such tiny type I need a magnifying glass to read them!Gold Testing Kit 10K 14K 18K 22K Silver Platinum",3 "Excellent quality testing solutions and great ship time. I recieved my order in 3 days, and I wasn't expecting it to arrive for several days as it had to be shipped ground as the solutions are caustic. I was very pleased with the packaging of the product as well as the quality of the solutions. Thanks for making my day and getting it here so fast, I will be using itComplete Scrap Gold Testing Kit 10kt, 14kt, 18kt, 22kt, 24kt Jewelry 999 Silver Bullionright away. Thanks again.",4 "Tests all common precious metals This is a handy kit to test all common precious metals. So far I've only used it to test a couple of grades of gold, but it is easy to use. I'm glad that the test stone was included.",4 "Gold testing Kit The product appears to work. Kit is sort of a misnomer, I built a box to store the components. The instruction are near impossible to read even with a fairly good magnifying glass.",2 "Ok deal! I like all of the acids you get and they are big bottles too. The big downside is the stone is useless. I have to buy a stone that will allow the material to leave a mark on it.",2 "Lawsuit waiting to happen This kit includes 'Platinum Testing' solution, but no instructions. The instructions just recommend buying the Platinum Testing solution.The stone included is useless, over two thirds of the jewelry I tried to test, will not leave a scratch on the lacquered smooth stone surface; one charm I already knew was 22k gold plated, I tried to test just for a comparison - it wouldn't leave a scratch no matter how hard I rubbed it on the stone. Even my mentor - a jeweler of twenty years experience - couldn't figure out how to use the worthless stone. He's ordering me one that actually works.Worst of all, I screwed on the cap of one bottle tightly - considering it contains toxic acid - but I apparently screwed it on too tightly; the tip of the bottle pressed through the top of the bottle's cap. I didn't notice right away, so the next time I opened my box of acids, I found acid spilled throughout it. I was lucky I didn't burn myself; it did get on, and stain, my mentor's store counter, however.This kit is a lawsuit waiting to happen; be sure to hire a lawyer before ordering this product.",0 "Precious Metals Testing Kit Excellent set. Easy to use and very affordable. Best price I found for the choice of items and testing capability.",4 "good test kit as good as expected at the right prices thanks very easy and reliable but could have haad a little written information packet on what to look for and what the results mean for a novice begginer like me i.e. if it dissapears its fake if it turns green its fake and other simple results information like that thanks good over all product though",4 "Great customer service Very happy with this product. Price was fair and delivery time was quick.The testing kit was packaged properly with all literature necessary to use this product .",4 "Great seller, poor product. I purchased this just a few days ago. EZSell got it to me really fast and in good shape. However I have some problems with this product. It seems that either my acids were old out of the box, or they were terribly mislabeled.The acids should get stronger as you go up in karat. The 10K acid had no effect on marked 14K - this is correct. the 14K acid bubbled and emmitted a brown cloud over the jewelry. This would indicate that it was mismarked, and lower than 14k gold. I pressed on. the 18K acid only had a mild effect. This would indicate that the bracelet was infact 18k gold, even though it was only marked 14k and the 14k test and said it was even less than that!. Ok finally I tried the 22k acid. I got a pretty big effect and color change After repeatedly comparing I determined that the 14k acid was stronger than the 22k acid.So this means Only the 10K acid was properly labeled. The 14k acid was actually 22k strength. The 18k acid was actually 14k. And finally the Acid labeled 22k is actually the 18k acid.Once I figured that out the kit worked fine. The silver solution worked as it should. I don't have any platinum to test. Next time I'll buy one of the kits with white tops. Stay away from the colored tops. If they couldn't get the acids in the right bottles, how well did they measure the acid mixture?",1 "Bad Acid Man! I should have listen to the review that said the bottles weren't labeled correctly, I hope all who are considering buying now listen to me. These acids are not mixed right!!! Do not buy! I scratched with known and tested 14k gold and the 10 and 14 acid made the gold line disappear. Perhaps as the other review stated the other bottles have the 10 and 14 labeled as 18, 22, silver or platinum but at $1200+ an ounce do I really take a chance? I hope Amazon stops dealing with such an unscrupulous vender.",0 "Be Careful We used the test kit to identify a small pile of unmarked gold, sold it on eBay and the customer was satisfied. Next three lots of scrap didn't come out so well. Despite carefully following the (somewhat minimal) instructions that came with the kit, and repeating the test several times, the eBay buyers informed us that we had made a mistake and they wanted their money refunded (naturally we waited until we received the returns and made absolutely certain the buyers had returned the exact same items sold.) Besides the obvious ""all that glitters is not gold"", we learned that it takes lots of practice and possibly even expert instruction to test gold.",0 "Easy to Use Gold Testing Kit This is a great product for the novice jewelry tester...easy to use, product was as described in ad, and quick shipping. Highly recommend.",4 "It works! If you follow the enclosed directions, it actually does what it says it will. I was able to identify a number of pieces that I was uncertain about as silver.",4 "Good Gold Tester Well labeled bottles; works nearly perfectly always. This set will give you a good reference value for your scrap gold before you trust the buyer.",3 "something is not right I find the acid gold test to be wrong, they maybe mislabeled but i have no time for games , this was a total waste of my time and money i hope this seller gets it act together. This is the big league and people have money on the line .",0 "Great gold and precious metel tester....... The item is better then advertised. Very Happy with the tester..ThanksIstvanhttp://baloghinvestigations.atspace.com",4 "Maybe you should tell people it's an electroplate test, you think? Maybe the seller should actually go to sell a piece or gold or two after testing, they perform an entirely different test. They scratch the piece and place the acid directly onto the piece if it bubbles then it is electroplate, if it rolls off then it is Gold as marked, really how can you just scratch the surface of anything and tell if it is actually pure or not, especially onto a black stone and be expected to tell what color its changing. What a waste of time and money not to mention the amount that was charged to ship, more expensive than the kit itself. Don't buy this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",0 "So far So Good When I got this in the mail I used it to test known good silver and gold. Worked great. This is a great tool to use while searching for precious metals at garage sales and estate sales",3 "just what you need for testing gold and silver This precious metal testing kit is one of the best I have ever used. The acid tests perfect and the stone is of good quality. The best thing about this well priced testing kit is the total package. Will buy another after I use this. And remember you get Silver and Platinum test also.",3 "Great Metal testing kit Thank you this is just what I need I still have to figure out what Im doing but I will work it outOnly problem is the instructions on the stone are so small very hard to read but again with a magnifying glass it works out ok",4 "Gold/Silver test kit Haven't tried it yet, but it arrived in record time. I'll invite some friends over and have a ""testing"" party.",4 "Gold testing kit Great turnaround, got my order in less than 48 hours. Can't beat that! Product is just as pictured with nothing missing. I am looking forward to using it!",4 "An alchemist's dream. It was purchased for another and I cannot comment on the quality............sorry. I'll let you know if I hear more.",3 "Works well. It took forever to receive however it works very well and is definately a fresh batch. I have never used needles before but decided to try them as sometimes there is a question about a piece and they could help with a second opinion.",3 "Excellent Starter Kit for Acid base Gold Testing If your testing precious metals; this is the set to own. The stone is of higher-end quality, however the stone is rather small for testing batches of metals. This is a minor issue though- quality is what you need. The gold needles are a must have- why? - to narrow down the (K)arat grade of gold. Yes, the needles are real gold tipped, and they do wear out after a while in use. Use the needles only if narrowing down Karat grade is of the greatest importance in your testing. A needle set costs for obvious reasons.This is personal testing advice and a review for this product - all legal, physical, and personal liability rests on YOU.How to use the gold needles for a ""judgement based"" assay of Karat:1. Scratch your test gold item on one side of the stone, narrow down the grade by the normal process of using acids- match K acid to item, or use acids from lower K to higher K, but only if the item doesn't have an assay mark to Karat.2. Now that you have an idea of Karat grade on the test item, scratch the higher K and\or lower K grade tips of your needles on the stone.3. Apply the matching Karat acid to the Karat scratches made by the needles on the stone.4. Compare the scratch marks by the test item on the stone to the scratch mark(s) made by the needles. Does the ""14K"" of the test item look more like the 18K needle scratch? It could be 14K-17K. Did the 14K look more like the 10K needle scratch? It could be 8K-13.5K5. When undecided - cut deep with a file or break the test item and apply the correct Karat acid directly on the test item in question. It could be heavy plated and or gold ""covered"" to fool an acid based gold testing person.",3 "My favorite drawing pen! The nib on the brush end is amazing! Endless possibilities for drawing and shading.",4 "Quite good, adjustment mechanism maybe improvable As someone who has completed a fitting and turning apprenticeship I rate these quite highly and as pretty good value, and as recommendable. However the adjustment mechanism could possibly be improved by not having the adjustment nut bear directly on the arm fitting that the thread passes through - more expensive calipers have another fitting in between to improve the relationship between turn of the adjustment nut and change of the caliper gap. However I think that with just moderate care in use these tools should be able to meet any requirement likely to be asked of such tools in nearly all workplaces. This said I have not yet subjected them to extensive testing in repeated long-term use. I'd have given 4.5 stars but it wasn't available.",3 "Worth it. Changing batteries are simple. I normally pay $10 for a professional to replace my watch battery, now it only cost me the cost of a new battery, about $4.",3 "fine Very coarse wire. If you want this for aluminum, look else where. They are inexpensive and great for non soft metal cleaning. They will gouge aluminum.",2 "Needed to trace over with a quilting pencil Good for what it promised, but didn't stay well enough on the fabric to finish 6 letters of embroidery without wiping off. Finally settled on the Clover to do the original and traced over it with a quilting pencil which worked beautifully",2 "Maternity Panel I shopped everywhere for these panels to take some old jeans my daughter has to make them comfortable maternity pants. All the fabric stores have quit selling them. I don't understand why. These are perfect and she now has four pairs of pants that should have cost well over $100. Instead it cost less than $30.",4 "Maternity panel Worked real well in the piece of clothing it was purchased for and the girl like it and said it was comfortable.",3 "Disappointed I've purchased maternity panels at a sewing supply store in the past. They were circular, simply sew to the top of whatever garment, no need to do any other waistband. This is a flat-front panel only. I was disappointed. Shipping was a little high as well. The material quality is a little poor also.",1 "Not so easy-to-use I thought this would be pretty easy to use this patch replace waistbands and turn old pants into maternity gear. But the material was kind of thin and is just a curved patch for the front part of the pants.I ultimately ended up using some of the bella bands or tummy sleeeves (sold by motherhood, baby be mine, etc.) instead and found that easier to use for self-made maternity pants that don't fall down.",2 "Creative use I used the panel to make my bike shorts more comfortable. It was easy to sew in, its flexibility worked well and it washes well too.",4 "I like to display my anger with this board here This board is horrible!I used it three times: 6th Grade Science Fair, 6th Grade country report, and 7th Grade invention report.Though it may look good, it really isn't. It is very easy to smear stuff on it and ruin your project, and very easy to break.If you use a glue-stick to glue articles and whatnot to it, yo uwill probably smear it and make it look awful.It is also not durable, I carried it on a windy day into class and it was blowing all over.I don't know a substitute board, maybe you can try some and tell me what you think? Give me a shout-out on AIM if you want, my SN Sis DukeCarMaster987.Last Word:This board may be an A+ at the store, but not when you get it home.",0 "Tie Dye Party Purchased this product for our annual tie dye party - and was very pleased with outcome. The company was GREAT - very helpful. Fast shipping and the dye was better than any found in the arts and crafts store. The colors were bright and stayed after many many washings so far. Very happy.",4 "Ideal for making tote bags! Oilcloth is easy to work with, and is ideal for a tote bag since it's washable and easy to clean.",4 "Smaller than they appear For very light duty applications or apparel , this product is ok. However, about 10% were damaged and bent rendering them limited usefulness. The useful opening is barely 5/32 of an inch and the shoulder would easily pull through most fabric with little force. Definitely a decoration and very light duty low quality product.",1 "It's okay Probably a third of the eyelets bent. That being said I was putting them in .06 kydex so I should have been using 3/16 not 5/32 eyelets. Overall though they did there job and I made 3 new sheaths with them. BUT if you are wanting to thread 550 paracord through it get larger ones, as it only fits 1 through once they are expanded.",2 "Black Eyelets Very nice they are small so the are perfect for lacing up dresses. Good vendor who shipped my item fast.",4 "these are great these are great would recommend them to everyone who might be interested they are great and I love the color black",4 "Total Loss I found this product to be worthless. After I installed them, and flanged as much as possible, they fell out after a couple days. I ended up replacing them with brass rivets and washers.",0 "Just what I needed. These eyelets were just what I needed to finish off my knife sheath project. Yes you can go with out, but it makes for a very clean look.",4 "Black grommets Just what I needed for my leather projects, although a little difficult to find. Glad to find thim on amazon for such a good price.",4 "Good product. Was trying to use with holster making , was not what I was needing . Needed to be a little thicker.",2 "Love this stamp This is a beautiful stamp. I really like using it and it has a lot of color options. Hummingbirds are always fun.",4 "used it for years make your own stuff.......have yardage around to put over things for a party.....cleans up easy and lasts for years. This is a great product.",4 "Cost effective wedding decoration! Cover several tables with twelve yards of oilcloth fabric. You cannot go wrong with this sweet print.",4 "Keychain rings I used these (and parachord) to make survival keychains for a few family members. I had no problems with the rings and they were just what I needed.",4 "Just what we needed! The split key rings were the perfect size to attach the new conference room keys to our carabineer clips. These are the slightly smaller rings.",4 "Useful Cooking Equipment I bought the hemostat to remove lateral fish bones from raw fish fillets before cooking or freezing. They do a good job and go through the dishwasher nicely. I was pleased to discover they are also quite useful for removing unplucked feathers from chickens or ducks before cooking. I expect that I will find other uses for them as time goes on.",4 "Dumpster rejects I have ordered many of these from different amazon storesThese are definitely NOT medical grade.They are most likely the manufacturer rejects they got out of the dumpster.Unfinished, Rough, sharp edges.I would Not buy again",0 "Great Little Product These little lubricant sticks are terrific for a lot of little jobs, such as lubricating sticky drawers. They should not be thought of as something merely for zippers (where they are also very useful. I alwaya like to have several on hand.",4 "Good stuff Product works as advertised and had an immediate positive affect on some zippers that were not functioned well. Easy to use. No downside that I can see.",4 "handy This is like a stick of wax. Works okay. Arrived promptly, but the stick was broken in half. Would be better if came is some kind of case",2 "Successful Product I have a new Carhartt vest with a brass zipper that was almost impossible to zip closed. I ran the point of the waxy Ezy-Zipper Glide stick along the zipper and now it closes. The difference is not night and day--the zipper is still not very smooth or cooperative. But at least it works now, thanks to this product. One note. The vest is black and the product is ""colorless." But a lot of visible little flecks of the product settled on the fabric around the zipper as it was used. I brushed these off with a whisk broom and no apparent harm done. Anyway, my hope is that the Ezy-Zipper Glide will allow the zipper to function well enough to ""wear in"" so it eventually works without the boost.",4 "Works well This little stick works well. I used it on my new boots. It had previously taken me quite awhile to zip them up but after using this lubricant stick, they zipped up very quickly. Great product.",4 "Very pleased with quality of bead cap I'm very pleased with the quality of the bead cap. It looks like sterling silver. I love these bead caps!",4 "Just what I needed This product is heavy duty and I love it. I kept buying the wooden ones and they would break. I finally found this and it is great!",4 "really love this hoop combo i am glad i found this on amazon. other resources had it for so much more. this really fits the bill. holds the fabric taut and sits in your lap or on your work surface.",4 "I love it! the frame is very sturdy & holds your work tight. it was very simple to put together - and simple to use. I am a beginner at rug hooking - so this was an economical choice, as well. and made in the USA!!!",4 "this lap loop system is great! I can't believe I did needlework for so many years without this stand! I just love it and highly recommentd it!",4 "great product Sizzix does it again. These diecuts make the page! Great font and easy to use.",4 "I can't sew to save my life But as a frantic mother who needed to make her daughter a ""coif"" for school Colonial Day, this machine, found at AC Moore crafts, saved my life. For someone who's hands never touched a sewing machine before, it was easy enough to figure out how to use.Despite coming un-threaded here and there, it stitched up a slightly messy and un-even little white cap with hems, that my daughter---who knows how undomestic I am, proclaimed ""great"".Will it make a dress? Probably not. But I look forward to now being able to hem kids pants that are too long for them. :)",2 "Not-So-Cute If you order this sewing machine, be aware that the company says there is NO WARRANTY, and NO PARTS are available. Think twice before purchasing one at a flea market, unless all parts and instructions are present.",0 "Poor quality - Impossible to use My daughter got a White SC-20 for Christmas from Santa. I hoped that this machine would be of the same quality as White's line of sewing machines and sergers, however I was disappointed beyond belief. The machine is made of cheap plastic, including the foot pedal and bobbin assembly. Even after threading it correctly, adjusting tension and trying unsuccessfully for about an hour and a half, I could not get it to sew a single stitch. The thread kept binding up and knotting around the bobbin assembly. The machine is cute, but a total piece of junk. Save your cash and grief and go for a low end singer or kenmore. At least you can get a straight stitch out of them.",0 "Disappointment Gave This Sew Cute Sewing machine to my Granddaughter for Christmas, and it did not sew. I returned the sewing machine",0 "Disappointed It was much smaller than I anticipated and the instructions were not very clear. Although it was sold as new, it was obviously around for a very long time. The box was damaged and faded and the styrofoam stuck to the product. This discourages me from buying online.",1 "A good stamp pad This is a great ink pad. I had bought my 3 yr old grandaughter a stamp set made by Melissa & Doug but the ink pads that came with it were all dried up which was very disappointing. However, this pad works great! I like that they come in several different colors and they also have scents. Now my grandaughter enjoys using all of her different stamps. I plan to purchase other colors as well.",4 "Just ok... The stamp pad is a nice quality, however as far as the grape scent goes, I don't smell it. A few of my students claim they can, but I think it's just because they REALLY want to! ;)",2 "Smells yummy but not washable It doesn't say it is washable, but I typically think that toys and crafts for kids should be easy to wash off of skin and clothes, not with this product. I would recommend only buying this for older children.",3 "Very little ink... I ordered 2 scents. One had no ink, this one contained very little. I have to press 3-4 times to cover the stamp with enough ink. Obviously, quality control is an issue.",1 "Good color Good dark color when stamped and my daughter likes the fact that ink smells like grapes. Like very much that the ink is washable.",3 "Ehhh It was ok . Doesnt smell like grapes which is whateverThe main picture has grapes on it they areSelling it for the "smell" that comes with itSo one would believe it would smell .Maybe i got an old one that lost the smell .Its ink is fine the colour is ok",1 "Perfect for 5 yr old I purchsed this to replace a dissapointing dry stamp pad that came with a Melissa and Doug stamp set. The grape smell is mild and fun. We could smell it on the stamp pad but not so much on the paper. It made my 5 yr old very happy and she is stamping away.",4 "A hit! Our niece is into stamps and loved this scented stamp pad. I have not heard if the smell is strong or not, but she likes it and that is what is important. Also, her mom loves that it is washable!",4 "Nice smell without overpowering This ink works well with stamps and has a nice subtle grape smell. I will give it five stars after I see how long it lasts, whether or not it dries out easily and how easily it washes. For a first test it seems as advertised.",3 "pretty good stamp pad After receiving a Melissa and Doug stamp pad that was dried out, we looked for a washable replacement. This is a great dark purple stamp and super moist! It will hopefully last a long time. It is washable on most surfaces however because it is so moist, our four year old made quite a mess. It did leave faint marks on our old oak table. Next time I'll be smart and break out a table cloth. But otherwise we are pleased. The smell is ok. Four year old loved it.",3 "Review of grape scented stamp pad The grape scent was not strong enough. I use it for stamping completed assignments and my kids could barely smell it. I think, perhaps it was old. I will not purhase other scents.",0 "Washable but does not smell like grape. Based on the reviews here, I decided to give this stamp pad a try. With soap and warm water, the ink can be easily washed off your fingers/hands/arms (all tested); however, it is not easily washable from the rubber stamp itself. I tried to wash the ink off the rubber stamp many many times; even used q-tips but no luck. I do not think that it will leave the dark purple/bluish color on my lighter ink pads but it was frustrating to wash. In regards to the grape smell, I would describe the smell as sweet but not so grape-like; not like the real grapes or grape soda. Overall, this is still an interesting scented washable ink pad that my toddler enjoys; will buy the other lighter colors to try also.",3 "Thankyou!! It came before the actual time it said-Prompt service smells just like grape my dog fell in love with it so much when i put it on my night stand,When i walked in my bedroom i found not only did he discover it but now he has a purple beard well he is the only maltesse that is rockin a purple beard in my neighbor hood!Thankyou,M.Q",4 "Nice color, nice smell, nice price :-) I wasn't sure what to expect after a previous reviewer claimed to get stamp pads that were very dry. My stamp pad was quite damp (even had a pool of ink on the cover). I didn't really care about the smell, but it does have a pleasant grape smell. I haven't used it with my son yet, so I can't comment on the washability. I am quite pleased with my purchase.",4 "Saves time, creates beautiful scallops Scallops borders on quilts and throws look beautiful, but to look nice you need to fit the scallops to the amount of lenth you have. Each side has to end either at the end of the scallop on in the middle of the scallop to make the whole piece look nice. This requires quite a bit of math! This ruler makes it easy to create nice even scallops without a lot of work.I also like that it has multiple size options right next to each other. These options help you ""audition"" the right size scallop by just putting the ruler next to the edge your work. The ruller's slits work well with all my quiqlting pencils and quilting pens as the have a good depth and width. I also found the wavy side of the ruler useful.I used to make my own scalloped templates out of cardboard. This ruler is certainly much better than that. Not only it is faster than making your own template, but the edges don't fray from tracing over it.",4 "Just Range Issue Wish the range in sizes had started a couple of sizes down otherwise I really like it, and I can improvise.",2 "Great Paper for Giclee Fine Art Certificates... I have historically purchased this paper from Office Depot. I use it to print giclee certificates of authenticity for the fine art reproduction canvases that I make for my clients in my art reproduction business. I was DELIGHTED to discover that Amazon sold it & far less than Office Depot (& that it was eligible for prime shipping!). This is a very fine, quality, solid weight paper that is prefect for high end certificate printing for any purpose. Well worth the price as it adds a really nice value to the final printing application.",4 "Better to buy at the store It was a bit dry and has almost no smell left. Since I only bought one, it's not worth returning, but I will stick to buying ink pads at the store since I can return them if they are dried out.",2 "Find Another Scent! I was dissapointed when I opened this product. It was dry and did not have much of a scent. After exchanging it for another, the same was true. I would have preferred to exchange for a different scent, but that would have cost more money. I put water on the pad that I have and am making due. My students aren't too thrilled with this product.",0 "smells yummy but hard to wash off of skin and clothes It doesn't say it is washable, but I typically think that toys and crafts for kids should be easy to wash off of skin and clothes, not with this product. I would recommend only buying this for older children.",3 "Arrived dry... There was no ink in it. I ordered another scent, which contained some ink, but not much. Poor quality control.",0 "Doesn't ink well The smell is cool but the ink itself is very light. Cannot see the stamp design very well compared to the other colors I purchased.",1 "Kids loved them These were much bigger than I expected! Big enough that both my kids can press a stamp into them at once. The colors are vibrant (I got purple, red, and blue too) and the pads are nicely filled with ink. It washes off just fine and is scented just enough to keep it from getting annoying.I was hesitant to pay this much for a stamp pad, but now I'm seriously glad I did. They're great.",4 "Barely see, barely smell The color is very, very light. It's not that the stamp pad is running out, it's just that it's a very light pink. The smell is so faint that you have to really, really, really know it's there or you don't smell it.",1 "great smell The kids love to smell the stamps, lots of fun and enjoyment, it makes using stamps special, great fun for the kids!",4 "whole lotta blades If you do a lot of work with paper, you probably use x-acto knives. I switch blades often to keep my cuts clean, so I buy my blades in bulk. I didn't realize that I was purchasing a blade size that is a bit larger than the standard knives I usually use, but that was because I wasn't paying attention to the blade number when I ordered them. No worries though, I just went to my local art supply store and bought a handle to fit the blades, and I am happy to have this larger size. It is perfect for heavy weight papers and chip board.This box will probably last me for years.",4 "Great blades cut like razors These blades are sharp as scalpels. I don't sharpen used blades because I cut really hard materials that chip the blades beyond repair. X-acto blades are stronger and last longer than third-party knock-offs.",4 "USE FOR WORK #2 blades a bit hard to find - but what we need for the super sharp cutting we need to do in our business.#2 blades just right for the job.",4 "gotten wrong item on our third order blades were always what we expected and the price was good, however the shipping of our last order was wrong. We got a completely different item. When we shipped the item back, we didn't receive the blades until three weeks later.",4 "So Many Blades (Be Careful) Holy Crap those are sharp!And you get SOOOO many. Like 100 or something ;)Best deal here, don't buy them in the 10 or 20 packs the price savings is huge w/ the 100s.",4 "Well made blocks These are beautiful wood blocks and we have fun with their shapes and differnt sizes. This is a great toy.",4 "Decorate for the holidays! Oilcoth makes a great table covering. Use 12 yards to make tablecloths for several party tables.",4 "Fantastic Cutting Mat First off, I'm one of the people out there who research most purchases. I try to compare features that aren't normally mentioned on product pages. For instance, while shopping for an 18""x24"" cutting mat I compared the obvious (color, average customer reviews, price, etc.) to the not so obvious, like layers and thickness. First off, besides the larger size, I decided I needed a cutting mat with good contrast between the guidelines and the mat itself. Until I received this mat, I was using a smaller (6""x18"") Fiskars mat for my cutting needs. It handled cuts of all types fine, but the size showed it's limitation very quickly, and the orange guidelines on the dark gray background made lining up the edges of items to be cut somewhat difficult.So after looking around at the various cutting mats available, it came down to this one, an Alvin and a Dhale. I ruled out the Alvin because I really didn't want a green mat. The dahle mats look and seem very nice, and have great reviews (in fact I have a black one on the way as well), but only the black one seemed suitable for my needs; it has a black background and light gray guidelines. The blue Dahle is nice, but I don't feel there's enough contrast between the background and the guidelines. A shame really, because blue is my favorite color. As for the transparent Dahle, they really need to give that one an overhaul, as there is nearly no contrast between the background and guidelines. Blue guidelines would make the transparent Dahle much more desirable, and more importantly, useful and functional.So after ruling out the Alvin, and blue and transparent Dahle mats, I ordered the X-Acto. Shipping was prompt, packaging was very sufficient for the item and the price was very good (ordered from shoplet). As for the cutting mat itself, it's absolutely fantastic. It's a nice light gray with light blue guidelines. The contrast is perfect. It's a 5 layer design, like most of the better brands. What really surprised me is the thickness. This cutting mat is twice that of my Fiskars.I am completely satisfied with my purchase. If you need a good, thick, reliable cutting mat, give the X-Acto brand a good look. My Fiskars has served me well, and still has a place in my workspace, but it's taking the bench while the X-Acto becomes my front runner.",4 "great for projects or home crafters this self healing mat works great!as a graphic design major in college i do alot of cutting with razor blades. to this point i have been doing it on a piece of plastic which would break the tips off my blades after a few use's and dull the blade which is bad when you are cutting paper alot for projects... seeing it could cause the paper to rip instead of cut.the mat is a very large 18x24 in size with measurements on the sides and a nice grid for keeping cuts straight.this mat will be with me untill it needs to be replaced... but after using it for a year now i think it will be many more years till that has to happen.",4 "Lasts forever This our second one in about 9 years. The last one lasted about 9 years but in reality we should have replaced it sooner. We use this pad probably over 100 cuts per day. Like I said, it will last years.",4 "Perfect This mat has been perfect for my use so far. I use it to roll out duct tape and cut the tape on the measured lines with either a blade or a rotary cutter. The mat really does heal up the way it promises, and there are no jagged edges left anywhere. At times it's hard to even find the old cutting lines.The mat is heavy and has a great solid feel to it. The light gray color isn't too jarring on the eyes and the lines on it are very easy to see. A feature I really like is the 45 degree angles I can line up my duct tape sheet with to cut perfectly angled flaps.The 18x24 mat is sized well for most of the projects I come up with. It fits well at the end of the kitchen island or on a card table.Overall, I love the mat and I'm glad I picked it over others I looked at.",4 "Does what it's supposed to I purchased this to work on cutting quilt templates and fabric. It is easy on the eyes and the grid lines, ruler etc help my work go faster. I used to use old magazines when cutting with an Exacto knife! Now I have a permanent place to work without ruining anything. I also will use it to trim photos etc. This turned out to be a useful size.",4 "Great cutting mat This is my first cutting mat and I love it! The cuts I made into the board appear to quickly 'disappear'. The size works great for me. I used it for an upholstery project. The mat doesn't slip around. I have no complaints yet!",3 "Love this mat! This mat works great! I love the self-healing ability. Makes my job so much easier. I can cut several layers at once.",4 "haven't sliced in in half yet seems to be working well...don't know if the cuts are healing but I certainly haven't cut through the mat and when I make new cuts, I don't feel previous grooves beneath my paper",4 "nice, uncomplicated mat BUT I HAVE A QUESTION Just received this mat and I like to grey color and the uncomplicated gridlines and angle lines. Very heavy weight. I'm not really ready to review this mat yet. I do have a question. Does anyone know if you are able to cut on the plain underside of the mat too????? It seems to be the same material as the topside.I will come back and do a real review after I have used the mat. Normally, I use mats by Alvin but the cost for this size by Alvin was almost the same as the larger one. X-Acto's price was more in line with what I wanted to spend and it seemed to get very good reviews.",3 "Great Mat This was purchased for my wife and she said it works great!It is the larger mat and gives her more room to cut and work.",4 "very fast shipping very fast shipping! haven't even check the tracking order for this item and it was delivered already! i am impressed!",4 "Top Notch Cutting Board This one is great. I think I need to buy another one since I have 2 places where I can cut. It works well.",3 "Slow Shipping I am very pleased with the product, but shipping was very slow. However, I would recommend this product to other consumers. However, just remember this vendor is a little slow in shipping.",3 "Product okay, but expensive! I initially looked for a mat locally to avoid paying shipping. Couldn't find one in the 24 x 36 size anywhere, and it was too expensive to order that size online. So I ordered this mat instead. Wouldn't you know it, shortly after the mat arrived, Walmart got the larger sized mat in ... and it only cost $27. If you don't have a Walmart nearby, this might be your best buy. If you do, check there first!",2 "great value I wanted to get one of these self-healing mats for sewing projects since they extend the life of expensive rotary cutting blades, and using the rotary blades when you can instead of shears saves so much time and increases accuracy. The markings on the mat are probably slightly different on the mats offered by sewing brands (eg Olfa and Fiskars), but I can't say it matters much to me when the quality of cutting surface is equal at half the price. The size of the mat is really good for small sewing projects; I imagine it would be great for quilt-type projects, too.",4 "Great product Nice product and exatly as advertised.. Light weight and easy to handle even though it is physically large. I use it to trim and size by custom car showboards and display boards at Palmieri Concepts design studios.Thanks[...]",4 "Excellent!! I received this recently and have used it several times...and I have NO regrets. It's made by X-acto and, of course, is great with razors, boxcutters and all such sharp stuff. Best for crafters and artists. It is a light grey color, good on the eyes, with sharp blue lines and measurements. Coming out of it's cellophane wrapper it had the smell I read about but the odor disappated in no time. And, I am very happy to report.... it is NOT made in China but, rather, in Tiawan and that is a good thing!!!",4 "Works every well After seeing a smaller sized one at a local hobby shop, I wanted a slightly bigger one and to my surprise, the price is only a few dollars more so I grabbed it. Work every well in protect any surface you plan on doing arts and craft on.",4 "Great price for a useful item. I saw this priced much higher elsewhere on the Web. It is well constructed and works great protecting my work surface.",4 "3 out of 5 1 give this mat 3 out of 5 stars ... Though other mats claim to have a 1"" grid, they often come with smaller increments as well; this mat does not. The photo did not provide a close-up close enough for my proper examination. The mat arrived in a giant box which I was thrilled about, but the mat was probably damaged before or while placing it into the box. I am keeping the mat only because I want to protect my glass top desk from crafting (I don't care if it gets stained). I will also be using this mat to convert my wood mounted rubber stamps to a cling mount system, so I don't want my glass desk getting cut or scratched either with a rotary blade, craft knife nor a hot knife. I will upload a photo of the damaged mat. It appears to be minor damage, but when you pay full price for something, you expected it to be undamaged. The odor is not that bad and should dissipate in several days. In a few months or so, I will be updating my review to reflect it's performance.",2 "Christmas gift for my husband this is a very nice productQuick shippingVery niceThis is a christmas gift for my husband and he will love it.",3 "great value in throwaway brushes I brought these brushes to apply water based oil stain on wind spinners. These chip brushes does a very well job. Just the right size :)",4 "great thread Great thread to match commercial jeans. As a seamstress I have all types of jeans to hem and fix. Thread is spun with great quality.",4 "LOTS of thread! A cone of this thread does a lot of sewing. The color blends in with original gold thread used on commercially-made jeans. It adds a nice aura of authenticity to such things as denim potholders, aprons, etc. It is very strong thread - it has not broken during use yet! I really am pleased with this stuff - I bought two cones - it will out last my time on earth, for sure!",4 "Seems Good This is a great color of thread for use on denim material. I have not used it yet, but it seems to be good quality thread and everything. It matches most jean thread perfectly.",4 "Rewaterproofing 30 year old ski suit I have a 30 year-old one piece ski suit that lost all of its water repellency (I got sopping wet skiing in a warm snowstorm at Park City). This bottle (I used it all for the full suit) seemed to have restored some level of protection.I sprayed it outside as other reviewers talked about the smell. It does smell, but it did not seem strong to me. I used a rag to spread the liquid around and to get into all the crevices at the seams, etc. I let it dry outside and then used a water spray bottle to ""test"". The water beaded up. I suspect that it is not waterproof, but this suit never was since it was before Gore-Tex and other new fabrics, but it should be fine in wet snow storms, although maybe not rain.",4 "Great little threader I do needlepoint tapestries, and use the tapestry needles. It is much easier to use a threader on these little needles, but most of the threaders I have found are flimsy in comparison. This little threader is well made, and does exactly as it promised. It doesn't easily bend or break, and will be a great edition to the tools for my crafts. Also received this very quickly from the seller. Very happy with the threader and service.",4 "needle threader This is a great tool for threading a needle. The old wire kind never held up. I was always pulling the wire out. This one is strong enough to pull my pearle cotton thread through the eye on a tapestry needle.",4 "Don't Waste time/money I got this sewing machine at Target thinking that it would be nice to have a small sewing machine as I live in the dorms. I thought that I would not need to bring my bulky sewing machine to school. I tried using it and I just gave up. I've sewn quite a lot and this was just terrible. Firstly It would not work by the outlet plug and I had to try batteries. Then It kept jamming itself and turning off. All in all this machine is a joke - don't waste your money.",0 "Not even as good as a toy I have a nice Euro-Pro sewing machine that I love, so I thought this one would be perfect as a stand-in while mine is being tuned up. I only wanted it for simple stitching as I save the big stuff for my other machine. I was very disappointed. This machine is very cheaply made, it feels and sews like a toy. Though I'm not a professional seamstress, I do know how to sew but I couldn't get this machine to sew more than a few stitches without jamming up. Luckily, I bought my daughter a Mini-Rex, which was cheaper and works loads better. This one went right back to the store, it's a definite ""NO"".",0 "Shark is short-lived! I received this machine as a birthday present. The first night I tried it, the power and light would turn on and off at random intervals until I could not turn it back on. I returned it to Target where I was given half of the machine's retail price because I did not have a receipt! (Did I mention this was a gift?) I purchased a Singer 8280 and I am very excited about it. Don't waste your time or money on this machine, the frustration is not worth it!",0 "An AWFUL little machine!!!! well, i just spent more time with a seam ripper removing bad stitches than I would have hand sewing ( and we're talking about a tablecloth ten feet long) The thread gets caught around the spool every few minutes, due to the fact that the designers chose to put a spring BELOW rather than ABOVE the spool- thus holding it up, and making it prone to catching. Even when it is working, the tension isn't correct, so the stitches are uneven and often contain loops on either side- such that the stitch tends to get caught on things, which is particularly an issue because this machine uses a very long stitch- the length traditionally used to make gathers. So when the stitch gets caught on something, it pulls the thread the whole way back, giveing the entire seem a ruffled appearance.IN SHORT:Do not buy this machine. When I bought it, I was thinking that it wouldn't be great, but it would be worth 21 bucks. This is not the case. In fact, its probably not worth free. I would have given it zero stars, but that seems not to be an option.",0 "Review based on what I've read and what my experience is Shark Mini Sewing MachineOk,so I have researched this item online and the reviews. I have only sewn one tote bag when I was in middle school so I am really new to the sewing world. The machine I got was NOT a Dressmaker though I looked for it. Mine is the Shark Mini Euro Pro from Target. This is a good machine for basic hemming or basic sewing when it's too time consuming or too much to hand sew. No it does not auto back stitch nor does it have any other stitching other than chain stitching. Do not expect this to do as a large machine does because it won't. Now it does come with a foot pedal and adapter. You can use batteries and it comes preloaded thread, if you want your own thread then just get a metal bobbin and load your thread instead of unraveling the existing bobbins. Out of the box you can start to sew. Beware the thread broke on me a few times but I had to adjust the tension knob a few times to prevent it from breaking repeatedly. I also found the light does dim a little when you sew but again it is a mini machine not a full size one. I had fun with this and made a purse organizer. It is a crude item but it works. Overall, I like this machine. I think it is good for what I intended it for.Euro-Pro 1100 Dressmaker II Sewing Center",2 "no parts supply The main body of the machine is ok. But the split tip of the plastic large spool pin broke after a couple of use. There is only one in the package. I tried to glue it but it didn't hold. I searched for it on the internet. No luck and saw other users have the same problem and looking for the same part. Then, I call the customer service number on the manual (they don't have a web site. can you believe it!). They told me no one else carry their parts because they are the manufacturer, and they don't have the spool pin becuase this machine is so small. I tried to give feedback and they hang up on me. So, although the machine body is still good, it's useless without the spool pin.",0 "Piece of Junk I was excited to get a small sewing machine for college, for small projects like totes or hemming lounge pants. This machine was a disappointment and total waste of my $10 at Target. It jams up every few stitches, comes with poor instructions, and it's extremely loud. Sounds like an annoying leaf blower, surprising considering its size. I constantly adjusted the tension and spool; it seemed like the small plastic pieces were either broken or will break any moment. Perhaps I had a defective product, but even so, something that initially worked fine shouldn't fall apart within minutes of use. If it were free, you're better off donating it than letting this waste your space.",0 "Works fine It works fine. Don't forget it's a simple and small machine. But very useful for basic works at home. I've made my living room curtains and all my friends loved it!I have already used other larger and more professional machines, and of couse this one is slower and very light, and sometimes it's difficult to guide the tissue if it's very large (like my curtains).But for the price and the size, I really enjoy it!",3 "Good for the price This machine is pretty good for it's price. very light weight so hard to do a bigger project. I just need something simple and protable to do simple alteration for my boy's pants or fix something little. Mine works pretty well and as what I expected. But I do know that Euro-pro's product quality veries... so if you get a defective one, just go return it. If the second one is defective, return it again. Eventually, you will get a good one. Good luck!!",3 "Terrible... have never gotten it to work properly! This sewing machine was on sale for $10 after Christmas. I bought it thinking I could do the simple stitching I like to do to make home made pillow cases. I cannot get this thing to work ever since I removed it from the box for the life of me. Do not waste you time or money for this!",0 "bad buy I've never sewn before and thought i would buy this cheap machine to hem pants and to do simple projects but it failed almost immediately.Cons:1. it didn't sew through one layer of denim or two layers of thin material.2. the thread kept coming knotted or slipped out of the needle3. once it started sewing, it was very hard to control speed and accuracy.4. it took 30 minutes to sew one hem before i quit using it.Pros:1. it came with all the accessories (needles, thread, pins) that I could use to hand sew projects since the machine didn't work.",0 "Great Sewing Machine for the Price!! I am so amazed at how well this little sewing machine works for the amount I paid. I'm on a budget so this was definitely a bargain for the quality it brings! I've owned a $300+ Singer sewing machine before, but I have to say this one works really well and right out of the box I was able to make pillows after not using a sewing machine for over 10 years. I highly recommend this to anyone. It even comes with a light! I was shocked that Target wasn't selling it for a higher price.",4 "Gave it as a gift to my daughter I bought this as a gift for my 13 year old daughter, and, in fact, asked her for her rating as I trust her judgement given that we both sew. I use a larger heavier machine and am not inclined to use it - but for her, this is perfect. It's small enough for her to store in her room and carry it down to the craft room for when she's ready to use it - or use it in the dining room if the craft room is being used.She sews well on it, making all sorts of items from bags to quilts. She said that her only complaint is that she will occasionally get uneven stitches, but other than that she loves it.It has an odd mechanism of action, which I'm not used to seeing - and she said that it was a little odd getting used to. She said the thread sometimes unwinds, but she doesn't really have a problem with it tangling.",3 "Good quality thread Maxi-lock thread is a good quality thread and is cost effective. I don't have the serger sewing machine, yet I find it very useful for my quilting, embroidery, and sewing needs.I use it in two way:(1) I use it as a top thread using thread cone holder.(2) I use it as a bottom bobbin thread. To wind it I use thread cone holder.For general sewing I use Maxi Lock in top and bottom of my sewing machine. For embroidery and quilting I use Sulky thread as the top thread, and Maxi Lock thread as the bottom thread.I am able to find tension on my sewing machine, which allows me to use Sulky thread as the top thread and maxi-lock thread as the bottom thread. I do this by setting the top tension to zero, and making small adjustments to the bobbin tension. This works particularly well when the bottom thread is close in color to the top thread. Maxi Lock has a huge variety of colors available. I have a large selection of bobbins with different Maxi Lock colors sitting ready to go to match whatever my top thread happens to be.Using these large cones saves me a lot of money. They are so much more economical than the small spools, especially the wonderful (but expensive) Sulky threads.I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. With a good sale I can find this thread at around $2 a spool. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "Maxi-Lock Serger Thread I bought a new serger a few months ago. When I changed the thread color on the machine, I used some I had bought at a fabric store. Everytime I got it threaded and tried to use it, the thread broke. So I put the thread that came on the machine back on, it worked perfectly. I had heard of maxi-lock and had read great reviews on it. I ordered 8 spools, 4 white and 4 black. When it came I threaded the machine with it and did some adjustsments on the tension and that's all it took. I love this thread and will never use another brand. It's the best I've used so far. I would highly recommend this thread to anyone who sews.",4 "Makes sewing so much easier. Finding that I can use the cone threads for sewing on my regular sewing machine was a great thing! I now look forward to replacing each of my color threads with a cone. Good. Good. Good.",4 "Perfect for your serger There's not a lot to say about black thread, but this works well in my serger. And, the price was very nice considering you need four spools. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent Quality Thread This is a good quality serger thread that is not expensive like some of the other thread brands like Madeira. You also get more thread on the cone than some of the expensive brands - 3000 yards. The yarn is 100% polyester but feels like cotton. I've had no problems with thread breaks and its not too ""hairy"" which makes threading the needles and loopers easier. Maxilock places a product label inside the bottom of the cone so you can easily identify the color and dye lot of the thread when you need to purchase more. The thread doesn't slide off the spool so you don't need to use thread nets to keep it under control.Maxilock also makes a ""Stetchy"" thread which is the same as a wooly nylon, for soft and stretchy projects and for making a decorative edge. and a varigated version of the all-purpase thread.",4 "highly recommended:) I bought this as a gift for my mother in law for christmas and she loves it ,Fast shipping and highly recommended for anyone who loves sewing and Quilting:)",4 "Great little machine I bought it when it was on sale for around $100 ten months ago. It is not too big and so far have worked really well for me. I used it for several times of jeans hemming and once for making wool jacket from scratch, altering jersey T-shirts, without problems at all. At the beginning I don't like the plastic surface extension, but recently I started to sew on my round dining table and it becomes really useful. I think fabrics with medium weight for short time is okay. The selections of stretch stitches really help a whole lot for cloth making. With the amount of the money spent and the warranty that comes with the new machine, it is a good investment for me.",3 "A great machine to sew with I have not sewn for many, many years and this machine is a nice welcoming return to sewing or for learning. The speed control is nice when you are building confidence with kids. One of the safety features is, was that it would not sew with the presser foot up, well, it does, so I might get a little hesitant to leave a inexperienced youngster on it. As for the case, it is nice with the little bit of storage. Being able to attach it to the arm is great to have a wide flat surface off of the arm, but if you don't have an ironing board or lot of table space it can get in the way. As for the motor, I haven't sewed any super heavy items but has been handling the medium with ease.",3 "works well It works well with common cotton materials with all those functions. The only complaint is it doesn't have the tension control for the lower thread.",3 "Not Worth Retail Price I've been sewing for almost 25 years, and even though it's billed as being a ""jeans machine"" it's not up to the task of thick fabrics or decorative trim. The bobbin tends to lock up and freezes the machine. This requires a complete disassembly of the bobbin housing and needle carriage (not as simple as popping the bobbin out, I mean unscrewing the entire bottom part of the machine).If you know how to take apart machines or are not intimidated by something that you'll spend more time repairing than you will sewing, by all means, go for it, but it will probably never do better than Halloween costumes or quilt block assembly, which are better served with a low-end overlock machine. It probably is a reasonable buy for an un-daunted sewer at a garage sale, but not worth the retail price.I had a much cheaper sewing machine in college - about $80 from a discount store - that lasted longer and outperformed this machine.",1 "White 4042 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine this is a great machine and reasonably priced too. I would recommend it to anyone new at sewing or a pro",4 "White 4042 ""Jeans"" Heavy Duty machine is great! I wanted an all-purpose machine, one that is easy to use and built to last. This is it! I've used it on various fabric weights and it performs beautifully.",4 "Hate it! This is the worst machine ever. It does not come close to living up to its name. I'm kicking myself daily for not having returned this machine to the store I bought it from. I was gullible and just thought it would get better. It didn't! Don't buy this machine if you plan on hemming jeans very much with this machine. It will leave you disappointed!",0 "My favorite.. I've started painting only recently, and was told by my instructor to practice on this before moving on to cotton canvas or other material. These days I'm painting with gouache and It works well for me. I'm quite happy with the results.",4 "Cool looking but finicky to use This caddy was everything I needed to organize our ""more-than-basic"" sewing supplies. It very neatly holds and contains lots of little spools, needles, buttons, and bits of other things, however it is difficult to open and close. This is due to a pretty cheap plastic construction and rough edges that bind moving parts.You definitely get what you pay for with this unit, but I would save up for a slightly nicer one if I had it to do over.",1 "Good quality thread Maxi-lock thread is a good quality thread and is cost effective. I don't have the serger sewing machine, yet I find it very useful for my quilting, embroidery, and sewing needs.I use it in two way:(1) I use it as a top thread using thread cone holder.(2) I use it as a bottom bobbin thread. To wind it I use thread cone holder.For general sewing I use Maxi Lock in top and bottom of my sewing machine. For embroidery and quilting I use Sulky thread as the top thread, and Maxi Lock thread as the bottom thread.I am able to find tension on my sewing machine, which allows me to use Sulky thread as the top thread and maxi-lock thread as the bottom thread. I do this by setting the top tension to zero, and making small adjustments to the bobbin tension. This works particularly well when the bottom thread is close in color to the top thread. Maxi Lock has a huge variety of colors available. I have a large selection of bobbins with different Maxi Lock colors sitting ready to go to match whatever my top thread happens to be.Using these large cones saves me a lot of money. They are so much more economical than the small spools, especially the wonderful (but expensive) Sulky threads.I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. With a good sale I can find this thread at around $2 a spool. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "Maxi-Lock Serger Thread I bought a new serger a few months ago. When I changed the thread color on the machine, I used some I had bought at a fabric store. Everytime I got it threaded and tried to use it, the thread broke. So I put the thread that came on the machine back on, it worked perfectly. I had heard of maxi-lock and had read great reviews on it. I ordered 8 spools, 4 white and 4 black. When it came I threaded the machine with it and did some adjustsments on the tension and that's all it took. I love this thread and will never use another brand. It's the best I've used so far. I would highly recommend this thread to anyone who sews.",4 "Makes sewing so much easier. Finding that I can use the cone threads for sewing on my regular sewing machine was a great thing! I now look forward to replacing each of my color threads with a cone. Good. Good. Good.",4 "Perfect for your serger There's not a lot to say about black thread, but this works well in my serger. And, the price was very nice considering you need four spools. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent Quality Thread This is a good quality serger thread that is not expensive like some of the other thread brands like Madeira. You also get more thread on the cone than some of the expensive brands - 3000 yards. The yarn is 100% polyester but feels like cotton. I've had no problems with thread breaks and its not too ""hairy"" which makes threading the needles and loopers easier. Maxilock places a product label inside the bottom of the cone so you can easily identify the color and dye lot of the thread when you need to purchase more. The thread doesn't slide off the spool so you don't need to use thread nets to keep it under control.Maxilock also makes a ""Stetchy"" thread which is the same as a wooly nylon, for soft and stretchy projects and for making a decorative edge. and a varigated version of the all-purpase thread.",4 "highly recommended:) I bought this as a gift for my mother in law for christmas and she loves it ,Fast shipping and highly recommended for anyone who loves sewing and Quilting:)",4 "Can't believe I spent money on this This pad of paper looks like something that was photocopied back in the 90s. It has no cover and is just a pad of paper. You could easily find an image of this online, print it out at home, and it would be the exact same thing as this product. The paper however is a great guide for learning calligraphy.",1 "Poor quality The practice paper looked like someone copied a bunch of pages and glued the edges. What a waste of money!",0 "Shipping costs more than the pad! So I didn't buy it. The price of the practice pad is very reasonable, but when the cost to ship less than a 1 lb.-item exceeds the price of the item itself, I'm looking elsewhere.",2 "$14.50 to ship a $1.50 Item? if this isn't a scam, what is? And amazom lets it happen. This is a pad of paper. I promise to alert everyone I know that amazon is crooked. I intend to post this on facebook and twitter. They may have my money, but bad PR can circle the globe.",0 "Great service Thank you very much for your excellent description of the item being sold and the speed of the delivery. I will watch for your items in the future.",4 "Great investment for learning the Slanted Italic calligraphy This pad is great for learning the slant for the Italic hand. I wish there was an introduction on how to use this pad because other calligraphers have found it hard to use. However, I was blessed to have Carrie Imai who has mastered the Italic hand to show me how to use the pad through her correspondences Italic class through the mail. This pad is a great tool for anyone who is having problems obtaining consistent slant in their Italic Calligraphy.",3 "What could be better? So, I ask you, what can be better then 1 practice pad? How about many! At .99 each how could you only buy one! I tell you what, normally I am a believer in you get what you pay for. So being so inexpensive I was quite curious as to what would be arriving in the mail. When they arrived I was impressed. I haven't counted all the pieces but I would estimate it to be 50 sheets per pad. Nicely spaced and well made. This product as served me well. As a practice pad this is the best product you could ever buy!*****EDIT*****Changed my review score from 5 to 1 because of the price jump. 9 dollars is way too much for this item. Looks like someone likes to rip off customers.",0 "great for practice It's a simple practice pad, very useful if you have another book teaching you how to write calligraphy. It saves me a whole lot of time drawing out pencil guide lines.Only wish if they have it in different grid sizes.",3 "Nice large pad Great for beginners that are just learning as the lines are really big. There was no cover on my pad, but it wasn't too hard to figure out which way it went.",3 "Great Value This paper is the perfect weight for practicing lettering. It's perfect for beginners and for practicing the basics due to the heavy weight of the paper. You won't experience smudges or bleeding. This is not tracing paper and doesn't have lines. So if you're a brand new calligrapher you may want to stick to practicing with lined paper and tracing paper.",4 "Calligraphy Practice Pad Review Very easy to work with for the beginner (me) and delivered very quickly. Since I am a beginner, I am using them rather fast, so I will be ordering them again.",4 "Learning Calligraphy I bought this pad with a relatively cheap Calligraphy pen set, and a Calligraphy book. It is a great aid when learning to write - the guidelines are very useful!",4 "Great product This is a great product for me, the beginner. I used it in a class and saved a lot of time that would have been spent ruling off a sheet of plain paper and the ink doesn't seep through so I can use the back side of the paper if I choose at a later time.",4 "very good it good for a first timer im new to calligraphy but this pad was my first and i will order another",4 "Practice pad Ideal and a must for practice. I purchased this as a gift, along with beginner's pens and books. The practice pad allows for the right angles and heights for large and small letters. A must-have for anyone who does calligraphy !",4 "Great Buy! My 3 year old and all of her friends are really into making crafty things using glitter glue. This is a great deal--worth the price and good quality, easy to use.",4 "3 year old is HAPPY My 3 year old has an addiction to glitter glue.... these made his day! There are 3 of every color, but colors are not traditional primary rainbow colors - they have a bit of a neon hue. He loves them though. Easy to use.",3 "Tons of glitter glue & the best price Santa brought this to my crafty 5 yr old. She couldn't be happy. The glue comes out easily and is easy to use. Good deal for the money. Will buy again,",4 "First set lasted 5 years Slender tubes easy to work with and it has a very tiny tip opening which makes it perfect for doing fine detail work on your craft or greeting card projects. Has an "inner tip" cap to prevent the opening from clogging. Great color selection and glitter well dispursed into the glue. Cant go wrong with this purchase. If you do crafting or you kids are into glitter........they'll love this.Washs off easily too.",4 "Major problems with caps Positives: my 3 and 4 year olds like it.Negatives: major problems with caps. There are two caps to each pen, an inner blue cap to block the end of the tube and a second cover over the entire end. in addition to that there is a nozzle of sorts to direct the glue. either both caps wouldn't come off or when they do come off, the caps stick together inside the outer cap. I had to pry several inner and outer caps apart and cut more than one outer cap to get the nozzle out of it.",1 "They are ok the lid is hard to remove for kids and so they end up opening these pens the wrong way and drop large amounts of glue everywhere",2 "Good product This was just as described, the glue pens seem to be high quality and were added quickly to the kids' art supplies.",3 "Quality product! I was very impressed with the quality of this product. First, the tubes were filled with glue, not half-full like many others I see, The colors were bright and the pens were easy to use, even for a preschooler. The glue is only a little glitter-y, but preschoolers don't care so much about that. The price can;t be beat!",4 "good buy I like the amount of pens this product brings. Be aware, the colors are repeated. For example, there are 4 yellows, and 4 greens, etc. This works out for me because my son is always losing these pens or he over-glues and runs out quickly. Packaging was great. Over-all a good buy and you can't beat the price for the amount",3 "Little girls dream!!! My daughter has been begging me for more glitter glue and I could not find it anywhere. Thanks for this, now she will not run out for a long time and I will have more beautiful glitter creations from my little princess!!",4 "Good quality thread Maxi-lock thread is a good quality thread and is cost effective. I don't have the serger sewing machine, yet I find it very useful for my quilting, embroidery, and sewing needs.I use it in two way:(1) I use it as a top thread using thread cone holder.(2) I use it as a bottom bobbin thread. To wind it I use thread cone holder.For general sewing I use Maxi Lock in top and bottom of my sewing machine. For embroidery and quilting I use Sulky thread as the top thread, and Maxi Lock thread as the bottom thread.I am able to find tension on my sewing machine, which allows me to use Sulky thread as the top thread and maxi-lock thread as the bottom thread. I do this by setting the top tension to zero, and making small adjustments to the bobbin tension. This works particularly well when the bottom thread is close in color to the top thread. Maxi Lock has a huge variety of colors available. I have a large selection of bobbins with different Maxi Lock colors sitting ready to go to match whatever my top thread happens to be.Using these large cones saves me a lot of money. They are so much more economical than the small spools, especially the wonderful (but expensive) Sulky threads.I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. With a good sale I can find this thread at around $2 a spool. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "Maxi-Lock Serger Thread I bought a new serger a few months ago. When I changed the thread color on the machine, I used some I had bought at a fabric store. Everytime I got it threaded and tried to use it, the thread broke. So I put the thread that came on the machine back on, it worked perfectly. I had heard of maxi-lock and had read great reviews on it. I ordered 8 spools, 4 white and 4 black. When it came I threaded the machine with it and did some adjustsments on the tension and that's all it took. I love this thread and will never use another brand. It's the best I've used so far. I would highly recommend this thread to anyone who sews.",4 "Makes sewing so much easier. Finding that I can use the cone threads for sewing on my regular sewing machine was a great thing! I now look forward to replacing each of my color threads with a cone. Good. Good. Good.",4 "Perfect for your serger There's not a lot to say about black thread, but this works well in my serger. And, the price was very nice considering you need four spools. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent Quality Thread This is a good quality serger thread that is not expensive like some of the other thread brands like Madeira. You also get more thread on the cone than some of the expensive brands - 3000 yards. The yarn is 100% polyester but feels like cotton. I've had no problems with thread breaks and its not too ""hairy"" which makes threading the needles and loopers easier. Maxilock places a product label inside the bottom of the cone so you can easily identify the color and dye lot of the thread when you need to purchase more. The thread doesn't slide off the spool so you don't need to use thread nets to keep it under control.Maxilock also makes a ""Stetchy"" thread which is the same as a wooly nylon, for soft and stretchy projects and for making a decorative edge. and a varigated version of the all-purpase thread.",4 "highly recommended:) I bought this as a gift for my mother in law for christmas and she loves it ,Fast shipping and highly recommended for anyone who loves sewing and Quilting:)",4 "Good quality thread Maxi-lock thread is a good quality thread and is cost effective. I don't have the serger sewing machine, yet I find it very useful for my quilting, embroidery, and sewing needs.I use it in two way:(1) I use it as a top thread using thread cone holder.(2) I use it as a bottom bobbin thread. To wind it I use thread cone holder.For general sewing I use Maxi Lock in top and bottom of my sewing machine. For embroidery and quilting I use Sulky thread as the top thread, and Maxi Lock thread as the bottom thread.I am able to find tension on my sewing machine, which allows me to use Sulky thread as the top thread and maxi-lock thread as the bottom thread. I do this by setting the top tension to zero, and making small adjustments to the bobbin tension. This works particularly well when the bottom thread is close in color to the top thread. Maxi Lock has a huge variety of colors available. I have a large selection of bobbins with different Maxi Lock colors sitting ready to go to match whatever my top thread happens to be.Using these large cones saves me a lot of money. They are so much more economical than the small spools, especially the wonderful (but expensive) Sulky threads.I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. With a good sale I can find this thread at around $2 a spool. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "Maxi-Lock Serger Thread I bought a new serger a few months ago. When I changed the thread color on the machine, I used some I had bought at a fabric store. Everytime I got it threaded and tried to use it, the thread broke. So I put the thread that came on the machine back on, it worked perfectly. I had heard of maxi-lock and had read great reviews on it. I ordered 8 spools, 4 white and 4 black. When it came I threaded the machine with it and did some adjustsments on the tension and that's all it took. I love this thread and will never use another brand. It's the best I've used so far. I would highly recommend this thread to anyone who sews.",4 "Makes sewing so much easier. Finding that I can use the cone threads for sewing on my regular sewing machine was a great thing! I now look forward to replacing each of my color threads with a cone. Good. Good. Good.",4 "Perfect for your serger There's not a lot to say about black thread, but this works well in my serger. And, the price was very nice considering you need four spools. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent Quality Thread This is a good quality serger thread that is not expensive like some of the other thread brands like Madeira. You also get more thread on the cone than some of the expensive brands - 3000 yards. The yarn is 100% polyester but feels like cotton. I've had no problems with thread breaks and its not too ""hairy"" which makes threading the needles and loopers easier. Maxilock places a product label inside the bottom of the cone so you can easily identify the color and dye lot of the thread when you need to purchase more. The thread doesn't slide off the spool so you don't need to use thread nets to keep it under control.Maxilock also makes a ""Stetchy"" thread which is the same as a wooly nylon, for soft and stretchy projects and for making a decorative edge. and a varigated version of the all-purpase thread.",4 "highly recommended:) I bought this as a gift for my mother in law for christmas and she loves it ,Fast shipping and highly recommended for anyone who loves sewing and Quilting:)",4 "geese I received this product promptly and have not had the time to start it yet, but I was impress by the quickness on which I received it.",3 "The BEST for cleaning soleplate. I got one of these kits when I bought my Rowenta iron. It worked great to get the ""gunk"" off the soleplate until I ran out of cleaner about 2 years later. I bought another brand, thinking it would be similar. Wrong! The other brand never did get my soleplate entirely clean. So, I ordered another Rowenta kit. In one application, my soleplate was nice and shiny. This is the only brand I will buy going forward.",4 "Rowenta cleaning kit I think I put the kit to the ultimate test. I thought my husband had destroyed my Bernina Bernette sewing iron. There was a thick brown glob of melted whatever covering about a third of the soleplate. It took about a half an hour and I used about half the tube of cleaner, but the soleplate is clean. This really works - I recommend it. I would use it as a maintenance cleaner though, rather than waiting for the plate to have a built up mess. Warning - the wax in the cleaner smokes, so if you have a big job like mine you should do it near a window, fan, or outside.",4 "Works as Promoted The Rowenta soleplate cleaning kit works. It removes built-up grime and starch from the soleplate of your iron. However, I have used other products (less expensive) in the past and they work just as well. In this kit they provide you with cleaning towels, etc. I found that I can save money on the less expensive products without having to purchase their towels--I just use my own rags at home! Poof--I just saved myself about $7.00.",4 "Ms Melissa Rowenta Iron Cleaner is a very good maintenance product for your iron. It cleans off all the build-up & gives a smoother touch to your ironing at all times.",4 "The best sidekick the Rowenta can have! Great tool to have when the sole plate of my Rowneta needs a polish to help prevent build up and burns on my fabrics! Slides on like butter, whipes off just as easily!",4 "Amazing Like so many people these days, I purchased an steam generating iron to iron my dress shirt to save money on dry cleaning. Little did I know that certain materials needed a lower temperature setting and wound up leaving a good amount of residue on the bottom of my iron. I thought I had ruined it. I purchased this product, it was easy to use and in very little time restores my iron to its factory condition. I could not find this in any store. Well worth the price.",4 "Great cleaning product This is great stuff; it does what it claims to do. My Rowenta iron looks like brand new and I have to believe this will last just about forever because you don't need to use much of it.",4 "Great product - 100% pleased Rowenta's ZD-110 iron soleplate cleaner actually worked on my incredibly gunked up iron. Before I ordered this product we had tried pretty much everything we had in the house including gasoline which usually works on most things but lately has been failing (maybe it is the ethanol in it). Anyway - it took several rounds of squeezing small blobs of the product on the white towel that came in the package, ironing in circular motions over it, and squeezing another blob on a different part of the towel. Each time I turned the iron to see the results and it was getting better and better. In the end it was more of a question of aiming the gunky part of the iron correctly on the blob. Total time maybe 15 minutes. And, thanks for another reviewer for suggesting to use oven mitt when using the green towel for final cleaning. Remember to completely empty the water from the iron. We have an iron with a separate steamer base and it took a while even after emptying the tank to get the water out of the ""pipes"" pressing the steamer button. Even if the price seems high for such a small tube it is well worth it compared to buying a new iron. (btw - this ZD-110 is presumably the toxic version - I specifically ordered it rather than the one advertised as non-toxic because I believe some of these non-toxic substitutes just don't do the job).",4 "kmw I had given up on getting the gunk off of my iron, I had tried everything. I finally went to the store resolved to buy a new iron and I found this product. It worked beautifully! My old iron which had a year-old layered mix of fusible interface, name tag adhesive and who-knows-what-else was clean in minutes. I would recommend wearing an Ov-glove while cleaning the iron. Thanks for a great product!",4 "Good quality thread Maxi-lock thread is a good quality thread and is cost effective. I don't have the serger sewing machine, yet I find it very useful for my quilting, embroidery, and sewing needs.I use it in two way:(1) I use it as a top thread using thread cone holder.(2) I use it as a bottom bobbin thread. To wind it I use thread cone holder.For general sewing I use Maxi Lock in top and bottom of my sewing machine. For embroidery and quilting I use Sulky thread as the top thread, and Maxi Lock thread as the bottom thread.I am able to find tension on my sewing machine, which allows me to use Sulky thread as the top thread and maxi-lock thread as the bottom thread. I do this by setting the top tension to zero, and making small adjustments to the bobbin tension. This works particularly well when the bottom thread is close in color to the top thread. Maxi Lock has a huge variety of colors available. I have a large selection of bobbins with different Maxi Lock colors sitting ready to go to match whatever my top thread happens to be.Using these large cones saves me a lot of money. They are so much more economical than the small spools, especially the wonderful (but expensive) Sulky threads.I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. With a good sale I can find this thread at around $2 a spool. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "Maxi-Lock Serger Thread I bought a new serger a few months ago. When I changed the thread color on the machine, I used some I had bought at a fabric store. Everytime I got it threaded and tried to use it, the thread broke. So I put the thread that came on the machine back on, it worked perfectly. I had heard of maxi-lock and had read great reviews on it. I ordered 8 spools, 4 white and 4 black. When it came I threaded the machine with it and did some adjustsments on the tension and that's all it took. I love this thread and will never use another brand. It's the best I've used so far. I would highly recommend this thread to anyone who sews.",4 "Makes sewing so much easier. Finding that I can use the cone threads for sewing on my regular sewing machine was a great thing! I now look forward to replacing each of my color threads with a cone. Good. Good. Good.",4 "Perfect for your serger There's not a lot to say about black thread, but this works well in my serger. And, the price was very nice considering you need four spools. I will purchase again.",4 "Excellent Quality Thread This is a good quality serger thread that is not expensive like some of the other thread brands like Madeira. You also get more thread on the cone than some of the expensive brands - 3000 yards. The yarn is 100% polyester but feels like cotton. I've had no problems with thread breaks and its not too ""hairy"" which makes threading the needles and loopers easier. Maxilock places a product label inside the bottom of the cone so you can easily identify the color and dye lot of the thread when you need to purchase more. The thread doesn't slide off the spool so you don't need to use thread nets to keep it under control.Maxilock also makes a ""Stetchy"" thread which is the same as a wooly nylon, for soft and stretchy projects and for making a decorative edge. and a varigated version of the all-purpase thread.",4 "highly recommended:) I bought this as a gift for my mother in law for christmas and she loves it ,Fast shipping and highly recommended for anyone who loves sewing and Quilting:)",4 "Don't Waste Your Money! I've been using the Lowell Ego 2-Light Set for a few years now and all I can tell you is not to waste your money. Every time I set it up I promise myself I'll never use it again.You'd be better off getting a light tent or an EZ Cube. They give better light diffusion anyway.Setting up the Lowell Ego is a Royal Pain. Everything is made of cheap plastic. The ""fin"" that holds up the backdrop is made of clear plastic that is ""scored"" and will eventually break off from continuous folding and unfolding. It has a tendency to want to fold back, making the backdrop holder collapse in the middle of a shoot.The hardest part is trying to fit the bulb sockets in the plastic holders inside the diffusers. You are supposed to reach in from the top of the diffuser, bend down two plastic holders, put the bulb sockets through the holes and secure them with little rubber caps. That works fine if you have four hands. And the rubber caps have a habit of coming off and shooting across the room before you can get the bulbs in to secure the entire assembly.The diffuser panels are supposed to fit in slots in the bottom of the light socket assembly. However, they keep slipping out. It's not a big deal though, as the system still works fine, even if the diffusers are not seated correctly.If you do finally get everything together, the Lowell Ego works OK. It's not great, but it does the job. You can get some nice photos with this setup. But it's not worth the effort for what they charge you.If you like to torture yourself, then by all means buy this. If not, go for one of those cube diffuser tents.",1 "Good for Simple, Indoor set-ups This product has been poorly marketed in my opinion. If you're looking to do table top set-ups with these lights, just as the other reviewer says, there are other, superior options, so don't bother.But if you buy the stands for them (a must!) they make great, simple lights for shooting indoor video. Things like interviews, or simple presentations, or low budget movies. They give off a good soft light, very little heat, and you can get daylight temperature bulbs to match the sunlight. So for indie filmmakers, or poor videographers shooting interviews who need something that isn't complete garbage, you could really get your money's worth. The only drawbacks here are the relatively low light output (though acceptable for most video), and they aren't conducive to repeated set-ups and tear downs - these aren't Arri HMI lights here that can take decades of abuse. But in the right situation, well worth the cost.",3 "Does A Decent Lighting Job Bought this light set years ago and forgot to leave a review. Pretty easy to assemble and easy to use. Wish it was more compact - it takes up a lot of space on a table - but overall I'm pretty happy with it. It's not the most advanced or the most perfect lighting but it's better than regular household lighting and I've gotten some pretty professional looking results with it. if the price fits your budget, I think you'll be pleased with it.",3 "EXTREMELY dissappointing product.... I was so excited when I found this product at my local Hobby Lobby after finding it online in a google search for something else.. I bought it at the HL, which is about 30 minutes from me so it is quite a trip. I brought it home and my roommate spent over 30 minutes trying to figure the thing out. Once he actually managed to get the fabric on it for me, he handed it to me and it only took me about 30 seconds to figure out I absolutely HATED it. Like the other reviews its poor quality, shoddy ratchets, although the ratchet system would be awesome in a wooden product. It was easy to twist the whole thing and therefore loosening your work. I returned it the next day. I will never use one of these products again. I will stay with my traditional scroll rod frames. They work fantastic.I really hate having to give a bad review but the item is not worth the time to produce it... Honestly it doesn't even deserve a 1 rating but it wouldn't let me post without any rating. So there it is.. below 1, probably a -10 for me.",0 "great thread Great thread to match commercial jeans. As a seamstress I have all types of jeans to hem and fix. Thread is spun with great quality.",4 "LOTS of thread! A cone of this thread does a lot of sewing. The color blends in with original gold thread used on commercially-made jeans. It adds a nice aura of authenticity to such things as denim potholders, aprons, etc. It is very strong thread - it has not broken during use yet! I really am pleased with this stuff - I bought two cones - it will out last my time on earth, for sure!",4 "Seems Good This is a great color of thread for use on denim material. I have not used it yet, but it seems to be good quality thread and everything. It matches most jean thread perfectly.",4 "Good for most of my small projects I'm not a seamstress, and most of the sewing I do is light - sheer curtains, baby crib sheets and similar. For that it is pretty good.I didn't get some of the accessories initially but I called Amazon and they were really good with dispatching the stuff out to me. Thanks!!!",3 "Received Broken Machine and No Accessories The machine I received was broken. In addition, it was missing all the accessories. I am extremely disappointed in Amazon.com because I sent a message requesting the accessories (before wediscovered the machine was broken) and they sent a reply telling me to contact the manufacturer for the accessories. Be aware that if something is missing from your shipment, they will expect YOU to contact the manufacturer!",0 "A sewing machine for a beginner I recently purchased this machine and am very pleased. After reading the manual, I quickly learned basic operating techniques. I took the time to test the machine to see what it does and how to use it. For a beginner, it fits my needs. It is not wonderful with thick fabrics but it is not meant for that purpose. I have enjoyed this machine and learning to sew using it.",4 "I wanted to like it - I really did! I purchased this item on sale and was so excited. The first one I received had a defective bobbin case and upper thread tension. Sent it back for a replacement. The replacement had a crooked extension table, a broken walking foot, and a defective spool pin (the spool FLEW off the machine when threading the bobbin). So I've returned the second w/o asking for another replacement. If this machine works out for you that is great. Just thought I should let prospective buyers know what I experienced. (Note: My purchase was not reconditioned but brand new. Go figure.)",0 "Great machine, sub-par reconditioning I purchased this due to a great low price. When I received it, the mounting peg on the extended work table was broken off. The casing had black smudges here and there. One of the big selection knob thingy on the side (it's for my mother in law) was missing its lable and the grooves were filled with black grime, its previous owner obviously didn't wash hands often.The machine worked fine, my mother in law loves it, so I decided to keep it. I didn't want to risk getting a mechanidally defective one if I exchange it. So I wiped the thing down with denatured alcohol, and glued the peg back on with super glue.Maybe it's unreasonable for me to expect more from a reconditioned product, but I've always expected reconditioned products to be some what clean, not missing stuff, and definitely not broken. Small scratches and normal wear is expected. But I didn't expect having to personally recondition this reconditioned item. But once again I've saved the day and become the hero of the household for a few glorious minutes. The curtains WILL be made!",2 "Singer's quality control leaves something to be desired. Bought it. Had it shipped to a friend in Kansas who brought it back to me in Mexico.Imagine how I felt when I discovered it had no instructions though I had checked Amazon's editorial review which stated that it came with instructions in English and Spanish which is one of the main reasons I purchased this machine.Since this was to be a present for one of the women in the Mexican fishing village I live near, I now have an expensive boat anchor I can give to her husband.This was Singers fault, not Amazon'sSinger finally came through with a manual 6 months later.Machine froze 1 week after starting to use it.Bottom bobbin mechanism stopped rotating.Took it apart, cleaned and smoothed the bearing surfaces and now the machine performs well execept for the vibration, which is to be expected in this weight machine.Save yourself some trouble don't buy a refurbished Singer machine.",0 "VERY PLEASED . . .PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! After reading a couple of the reviews I was skeptical about buying this machine. I think I struck gold. I gave this to my wife for a birthday present and she thinks it is the best sewing machine she has ever used . . .and she has used a few singers over the years. She could not believe the price and how many stitch types were available. Thank you Amazon.",4 "Great refurbished sewing machine I read several reviews for sewing machines on Amazon's website, as well as several other websites. I was looking for a good quality machine at an affordable price, and after seeing that the refurbished machines came with a 1 year manufacturer warranty, I decided on purchasing a Singer 132q. I am very pleased with this machine. I was taught to sew as a child, so after so many years of not sewing, I found that this machine came with easy to understand set-up directions. I like the large selection of stitches offered. So far I have not had any problems, and it works great! Sewing is a pleasure on this sewing machine.",4 "It worked for me..... I bought this sewing machine because of the low price.After reading the reviews from others,I was a bit concerned that I would have problems also,but after getting it and figuring out how everything worked,my machine was fine,everything worked like it should.I had no problems with it.I think this was a great find for me.",4 "High Maintenance Product I purchased a number of these machines to resell and have had problems with 2 out of 5. One truly had a mechanical problem and the other did not come with a manual! This is very inconvienent for reselling since I am responsible for a product that is said to be OK except for cosmetic problems. There were more problems than that!",1 "Excellent Mid-Range Sewing Machine The Singer 5050 provides an excellent mid-range sewing machine at a low-end price.Although not automatically threading like many top-of-the-line machines, the 5050 is incredibly easy to thread--moreso than even the underpowered little handheld stitchers advertised on TV. The thread tension and stitch widths are easily adjustable, providing for accurate, strong seams that don't snag or snap the thread during sewing.The 5050 includes 50 different stitch functions (made from 32 stitches), can do 4-step buttonholes with ease, and can be used to do darning, embroidery, and all manner of decorative stitches.Accessories included are a second pattern module (for an alternate 25 stitch functions), zipper, button, blindstitch, and special-purpose presser feet, an assortment of needles, a friction-free plate for embroidery, and spare bobbins. The feet simply snap on and off for quick changes.The machine also can do free-arm sewing for easy cuff and hem finishes, is controlled electronically via a foot switch for excellent speed control, and is all-around one of the most excellent machines in its price range.",4 "singer 5050 sewing machines when i first saw this machine i thought it to be the best in its price range. it offered lots of features like the four step button hole , 52 stitich functions etc. the day i brought home my first new machine , the bobbin case was loose and so the machine wasn't working. i returned it and exchanged it for another one and this time the stitch selector function wasn't working..i was really dissappointed with both the experiences.i do not recommend buying this machine without first checking if all the functions are working..i think it would be best to buy refurbished ones as they are repaired and factory tested and seem to be doing well. i bought my machine from walmart and they exchanged it without any fuss and i was glad i bought it there.",1 "no frills The machine as such is good.. that is if you are not looking for any frills in your machine.Unfortunately I had a few problems with my machine and had to return it. The main problem was with the sideways movement of the needle. The needle would get stuck to the left, resulting in a straight stitch (irrespective of the pattern selected). In all probability, I just received a defective piece and others may not experience the same problem.",2 "Falls far short of expectations I've been a seamstress for 40 years but I cannot get this machine to do anything but sew straight stitches, no matter how many times I read the instructions. I guess it was not a reconditioning it got at the factory. Now I have to figure out what to do about it.",0 "Singer Sewing Machine I am very happy with this machine , I have not sewed in years and this machine was very simple to use .",3 "AVOID This was a monster of a machine. It was difficult to thread and would bunch thread coming up from the bobbin. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and just could not solve the problem.I eventually replaced with a low end Brother machine and have been happily sewing ever since.",0 "Solid machine This is a great machine. While my daughter loves the different stitches available, I don't use them very much.Normally I am not much of a seamstress because I have experienced difficulties in getting the tension adjusted on the machines I have used in the past (resulting in much cussing and time consuming thread removal).A short while after we purchased this machine, it had to be packed up and put into storage because we were in the process of selling our house. After we moved, I pulled it out of storage and set it up for use. From my past sewing machine experiences, I was expecting the tension to be way out of whack and planned to spend some time battling with the machine to get it adjusted.To my complete amazement, it was perfect... I didn't have to adjust anything (thank goodness!!!)I'm still not a terrific seamstress, but this machine takes something I absolutely hated and made it enjoyable.",4 "Sew right! As a novice sewer, I was looking for an affordable machine with features that I may want in the future. This machine did the trick. It is easy to make bobbins and to thread, comes with a mutitude of stitch patterns as disks that can easily be slipped into the cartridge holder. It's a solid machine with good motor speed control. The machine doesn't have the smooth mechanization of the more expensive models, but I'm sure it will keep chugging along for the sporadic use that I will give it.",3 "Big Disappointment I recently broke a gear on my 28 yr old Singer Touch&Sew and decide to replace it with this model based on the features advertised and the editorial review. [no customer reviews available] What a disappointment.Immediately noticeable is the poor lighting. The light shines on the left side of the thread plate,not on the stitching, and is made worse by a shadow from the auto needle threader.Threading was easy but thread slips easily and frequently from the thread guide near the needle. I did not try the needle threader. I have been used to a self winding bobbin so winding the bobbin was annoying but not difficult. The bobbin cover is clear and must be lifted off instead of sliding out of the way,and is easily misplaced. The machine runs smoothly and quietly, but I am comparing it to a 28 yr old machine. Stitches are flat and even. Reverse stitching speed is slow only and you must release the foot pedal completely before going forward. this may be a good feature for a novice, but I found it to be tedious an time consuming. The feed on reverse is poor causing bunching.Another annoying feature is the needle rising whenever you stop. You must push a button to lower the needle if you want to turn the fabric. These features really disturb the "flow" of your project. My last disappointment was the rolled hem pressor foot. The rolled edge is so far from the feed you must advance the fabric about an inch and a half unhemmed in order to stitch. I do not recommend this machine. I plan to return it and get my Touch& Sew repaired.",1 "Very dissapointing The first one I received has a defective bobbin winder, it only wound the bottom half of the bobbin. When I called Singer directly they suggested I hold the thread up with my fingers...They did replace it but the second one is defective as well.The reverse lever that stalls after reversing causing you to release and then re-apply pressure is a pain. It bunches up any material thicker than simple cottons. The light is worthless. My machine sounds like grinding gears and the delay after releasing foot pedal is very annoying.... Would not recommend this machine at all. I have tried to return for refund but singer does not give any refunds... so beware",1 "Great for Pillowcases - Bad for anything else I've had my machine nearly two weeks now. I've made some beautiful pillow cases, but I cannot work with any fabric heavier than that! It bunches up and ties horrific knots in fleece, flannel, denim, I've adjusted everything from tension to feed dogs, nothing will help this machine. The one step buttonhole would be amazing if it weren't tying knots in my fleece. Decorative stitches are beautiful on lightweight fabric, but again, useless on medium to heavy fabric.Automatic threader works well for me. Would NOT recommend this product.",1 "factory serviced? what factory?? Purchased factory serviced machine thinking it had been serviced in a factory,wrong.Had been delivered less than 1 hour and I'm sending it back for refund.Broken pattern selecter knob,can't select any pattern.I have several Singer machines,this one is not up to par,even for the price.Would like to know what factory was it serviced at.",0 "Waste of Time This ""reconditioned"" sewing machine is a real waste of good time. I ordered two of them; each was defective. The first one had a bent arm onto which the accessory case slid. The second simply did not sew properly. When you stop to think about it, how can there be so many ""reconditioned"" machines if they are a good product in the first place? Another thing that is curious is that the machine comes with a piece of cloth upon which there are a variety of stitches as if to show you that they have tested the machine before shipment. The two machines I got had strangely identical sample pieces of cloth. I think they have a person working night and day on a functioning machine turning out these samples to include with each ""reconditioned"" sewing machine. Spend a little money, do yourself a favor and get a sewing machine with a good reputation.",0 "Updating First new machine in over 30 years and the many new features are wonderful! Still find it faster to thread the needle than use the needle threader but maybe as my eyes age I will appreciate it more. I am primarily a quilter and don't use many of the stitches but what I do use is so EASY. I especially enjoy the light weight of the machine. My old one was almost 40 pounds so didn't come out often enough.",3 "What a great little machine! To begin with, the needle threader is really easy to use. And the stitches are so easy to select and use. This machine does blind stitching and easier button holes than my old machine. All this in a low-priced machine.",4 "Mr & Mrs Wilkes My wife says that she loves sewing on this sewing machine and has been sewing for over 50 years. It is easy to thread, easy to use. In short she is very happy with it. This was our first purchase over Amazon.com and the price was right, delivery was good and the product is all it was supposed to be. This will not be our only purchase from Amazon.com. We are already looking at some other items we could use.",4 "A beginners opinion I am a new sewer, and I bought this machine a few months ago. It had the features my mother and mother-in-law suggested, so I gave it a shot. I am really enjoying the process of learning to sew, and I feel this machine desearves a lot of the credit. It has auto tention so you don't have to worry about finding the tention, which I have heard is very difficult, especially for a beginner. It has sewing speed control, which lets me set the speed I want so I don't accidently go faster then I would like. I was always told that botton holes are really hard to do. But once I figured out how to set the machine for it, button holes are actually fun for me. I like the auto bobbin winder, and the option to do auto needle threading too. The only problem I had was with the instruction manual. The directions are not always the clearest, like with the botton hole set up. I would also have liked it to go into more detail with the purpose of different feet, like the satin stitch foot, and tell you what stich works best with it. So if you are a beginner, then I would suggest buying a how to sew book with this machine. Personally I am glad I got mine.",3 "Wonderful Machine I LOVE this machine. I have another machine that works very well but could not pass up the deal I got for this machine.If you are looking for a mechanical only machine this machine is great. It is very quiet compare to other machines in under $500 range. The self threader works great and really helps prevent eye strain trying to find that needle hole. The one button hole step w/foot (included) is a great time saver. Know more wondering if you got the hole big enough or if it was too small. I really like the needle speed control, especially with fine decorative stitching, on tiny clothes. The telescoping thread holder was very handy also, when using the twin needles.I have had the machine for 3 weeks and have made several items all ready: 3 fleece jackets, Formal Dress, Purse, Pants, and 4 pillows. I did not have one problem, all stitching was straight and even.The drop feed feature is great also, embroidery is so much easier without having to place a cover over the feed dogs.What needs improvement:The bobbin cover must be lifted off, I prefer the slide back cover instead.Other then that, machine works great and I would tell anyone looking for a machine to learn on or replace another machine, this one will make you happy.",4 "Taking it back This Singer is no good. I have attempted sewing with this several times, and have unfortunaly been able to make only ONE successful line of stiching. I have played around with this so many times thinking that "maybe this time it will work" but it hasn't. I tried contacting Singer and got back a standard email that did not have anything to do with my question. Also, the instruction book that claims to be easy to read, explains things in a difficult manner, and the pictures that go along with it are no help. Therefore, I give up, and am taking it back.",0 "It has only been stress and a hassle owning this machine I have tried using this machine about 4 times and have had issues each time. The bobbin gets tangled very easily and my bobbin holder actually cracked so I need to replace it. The machine is not user friendly. It's very cheaply made. I'd recommend spending more money on a higher quality machine. So far, it has been nothing but pure frustration!",0 "It's pretty good I haven't had the issues that the other reviewers have had with this machine. I never did much sewing, but now I am making a quilt, and it's going pretty well. This machine is working just fine, and as I am going along, I'm getting better acquainted with sewing straight seams and getting things to look how they're supposed to. I think this is an okay machine, although to be honest, I don't really have anything to compare it to. My mother is a master seamstress, but I've always been forbidden to touch her machines, so I really don't know. All I know is that this machine seems to be working fine.",2 "A very good machine, dependable. I have this machine, it's been very reliable.It has very good features. My grandmother was a seamstress, always had Singer.You can't go wrong with the Singer brand.",4 "Fine for beginners My grandma gave me this machine when she couldn't use it anymore. It only has two different stitches- straight and zig zag. It doesn't come with many attachments and it's hard to find feet to fit on it. I was, however, able to start a small business with this machine. It did what I needed and is good for a beginning sewer. Don't buy it if you want to do more than straight or zig-zag stitching.",2 "Creates loose stickes and is very picky I've had this sewing machine for a while but hate using it. It is very picky and the slightest thing seems to mess up the stitch. I can't even use it now because the stitches become loose every few inches and the adjustment to the tension doesn't make it any better. I would recommend not buying this product!",0 """Factory Service"" disappointment This item arrived without any of the accessories - without the manual the machine is virtually useless.",0 "nice machine...if it worked! I was so excited about getting this machine. so many more features than the similarly priced brother machines at wal-mart. i grew up with the singer name, and know it's reputation for quality machines that last forever. well forever was way too short on this one. cutting the price corner and getting the refurbished machine was a big mistake. it arrived with everything in tact, looked shiny and new, despite having a plain brown box with "factory serviced" stamped on the side (note: this box doesn't seem to be adequately padded for the tough and tumble world of ground shipping). when I went to use it, it didn't work. lights on, but nobody's home. on closer inspection, there is a screw missing from the external case (evidenced by a small marking in the plastic and an empty threaded hole) and in some places the case is not even put together right (plastic overlapping where it should be tongue-in groove). Singer only covers refurbished machines for 90 days (full warranty) and 1 year for the motor and belts. But service will cost you plenty with shipping (this monster weighs in at 17lb) unless you live near a service center. Needless to say, this one is going back to amazon and I'll never buy a "serviced" model again.",1 "Factory Reconditioned Singer- FROM A CRACK HOUSE!! I recently purchased a singer model 6038, for my wife for one her Christmas gifts.I received it today 12-2-03.Wow, it is missing the manual and the instruction book.There was also no power cord inside, or a foot pedal.There was no instructional video.Then when I took a good look at the machine. There was a long yellow melted spot where they must have put a lit cigarette while they were fixing it. Then before putting a bag over the machine it was wiped down with an oily car rag. And the inside of the box smells like pee. And now I get to pay to ship it back.",0 "Great model, weird price The 6038, a fine machine, is also listed by Amazon for substantially less. The listing here for a higher price, $230, seems to be an error. Search Amazon for this model at a fair, correct price. Amazon seems not to have noticed this discrepency.",0 "good machine I purchased this machine a few years ago from costco (i dont remember how much i paid) after my moms old singer died after 20 something years. I have abused it quite a bit, but it still keeps going. I have used it on all types of fabric thick and thin and it has held up nicely. It had advertised on the box that it was capable of embroidery as well, im not familiar with embroidery but im looking into it now. I would recommend this machine to beginners (EASY to thread) and novice sewers.",2 "Absolutely Awful I bought this machine through Amazon.com and from now on I will not buy their appliances. To return an item to Amazon costs the price of shipping and, believe me, that is adding insult to injury. Amazon should be ashamed to sell it.I am an able sewer, 4 decades at it, and this machine is a waste of time and space. It comes with a book detailing threading techniques and stiches. As you work through the list of stiches you will be struck again and again by how poorly designed and constructed the machine is. uccessful stiching is actually and accident. When you get to the buttonhole stitch you will start saving for that new Janome....The worst aspect is the tension and threading route. The tension on this machine is hard to figure until you realize that the tension spring is INSIDE the housing and you cannot reach it, BUT the thread hops out of it's loop in there as you sew; pick up speed as you sew and you will hear the sound of the lower thread balling up and jamming the machine. Stop, clear it off, rethread and go on, sewing more slowly and hoping. About 50% of your seams will be sewn correctly. The other half will require rethreading.Since purchasing this machine I have met two women who bought it and cannot use it for the same reason: the threading is impossible, a shoddily designed machine. Stop, rethread and go on. Thread leaves spring. Stop, rethread ----- you get the idea.Save your money. This is too cheap to use. Life is too short. I will finish my project and throw this out",0 "A great machine, especially for the price! Singer drop-shipped Model 5062 in an order placed on-line through a national retailer for a Model 5040. They're essentially the same machine, but the 5062 has 62 stitch functions instead of 40 and 45 built-in stitch patterns instead of 26. Thank you, Singer, for filling the order with a better model!Those who complain about the "plastic" quality of the 5000 series need to look closer. The base of the machine is heavy, made of enameled metal, as it the lower half of the sewing head. What's plastic is the upper cowling of the sewing head and the left end cap where the light is, in addition to knobs and the hand wheel. All in all, it's far lighter in weight than the machine I'm replacing which, in portable mode, was a major pain to lift.Singer has provided some great features on this machine. It's easy to thread, and the horizontal spool holder allows the thread to unwind smoothly, as line from a casting reel used in fishing. Bobbin winding is easy, and the horizontal "drop in" bobbin is fantastic. Unlike the old machine, I don't have to mess with a separate bobbin case which is difficult to install. There are two on-board storage compartments, one on top of the machine which held all the various feet included, one bobbin, the small spool holder cap for small spools of thread and several spare needles. The second storage box is contained in the plastic u-shaped removable piece that surrounds the "free-arm" when you want to use the machine for "flat-bed" sewing. This second box contains all the included attachments, among which are two extra cams that provide additional fancy stitch patterns.One annoying thing about Singer is that they never provide the special presser foot to hold a 2-hole or 4-hole button in place when sewing it on. I discovered that the one that came with the machine I'm replacing fit this one, even though it's a White 656 from the 1970's, not a Singer at all. So do all the attachments for that matter, so if you have an older machine, I'd recommend seeing of the feet attachments are compatible. They might be.In addition to the "free-arm" feature, another great aspect of this machine is a recessed folding carrying handle on top of the sewing head so you can lift the machine out of its case and place it on your table top with ease.The portable storage case is sold separately, although there are some national online retailers who include one as an incentive to buy from them.",4 "Poor quality (x2) I purchased one of these for my wife. When we unpacked it, we found the needle was not aligned to go into the slot on the base plate. Instead it would hit the plate itself. A call to Singer's support line confirmed that this is something that requires service and cannot be fixed by us. However, authorized dealers won't touch machines like this unless they sold it, or unless they have an arrangement to get paid by Singer for warranty work. So, we returned the machine for a replacement. Amazon was very good about getting the replacement sent to us, but the replacement had the same problem! Appears to be poor quality control at the Singer factory. We returned the second machine for a refund.",0 "Poor quality (x2) I purchased one of these for my wife. When we unpacked it, we found the needle was not aligned to go into the slot on the base plate. Instead it would hit the plate itself. A call to Singer's support line confirmed that this is something that requires service and cannot be fixed by us. However, authorized dealers won't touch machines like this unless they sold it, or unless they have an arrangement to get paid by Singer for warranty work. So, we returned the machine for a replacement. Amazon was very good about getting the replacement sent to us, but the replacement had the same problem! Appears to be poor quality control at the Singer factory. We returned the second machine for a refund.",0 "Extremely Disappointed I ordered this machine and the first one didn't have all of it's parts, the video was missing and the needle throat plate didn't sit in flush due to a casting defect. Amazon sent out another one which I just got today and it doesn't work at all. I've spoken with thier customer service and I am not impressed. I only get well you can return it and get a refund or we will send you another one. Then I am told to request to return online only the system won't let me because it still shows pending. Amazon & Singer obviously don't want my business.",0 "Arrived Broken I had the same experience as other reviewers. I received the 5062 because the 5040 was out of stock from the retailer. It arrived broken - the needle and plate were misaligned, so the needle kept hitting the plate. At first, we thought the needle was just bent, so we tried a new needle. Then we realized there was nothing we could do to fix it ourselves. Poor quality control! We returned the 5062 and reordered the 5040. My 5040 just arrived, and there's no misalignment problem! I'm now ready to sew!",0 "missing parts I haven't even been able to use this machine because it didn't come with all it's parts and it was in a sealed box!!! and I can't call anyone just send emails....I am not at all pleased.",0 "Tailor them Bamboo as a writing material is millennia-old. You should tailor them to fit your hand. A sharp, flat blade will do. Don't forget to work on the top side of the nib so that you have a nice edge and better flow of ink. I use soot-based ink.",3 "Xyron products are great! Using the 5"" Xyron and repositionable cartridge is so easy to use. I can make a card, for example, so quickly. I run all the pieces through the Xyron and then attache, layer etc., onto my card stock and I'm done. If I don't like the way something looks then I can easily pick up the piece and move it. My first cards were done using glue sticks, and I wasn't happy with my finished products. The Xyron was the answer for me. I still use glue sticks/sticky dots but not on cards.",4 "Where have you been all my life? Xyron repositional adhesive is WONDERFUL. I make greeting cards, and using this product makes my card-making easier and faster. It is not messy like other adhesives, and the results are more professional looking. No more curling cards from using glue sticks. I save those glue sticks for other projects. I prefer the 'repositional' because I often have to peel off my paper and reset it. It doesn't matter, my end result is the same. When I am finished, the paper stays put. (That was my main concern before trying this product.) I own two different sized Xyrons and keep them both busy. If you are a serious scrapbooker or card maker, or if you do lots of other projects where you need to affix paper to paper (like posters, etc.), I highly recommend Xyron.",4 "Fun To Use and Very Functional I absolutely love this product. I use it primarily to affix photos to post cards. Since I am rarely able to line the photo up correctly the first (or many times) time onto the postcard, with this product I can continue to pull the photo up and realign it as many times as necessary until I get it right. The adhesive stays in place, doesn't make a mess and the finished product stays put. In the end my postcards look quite professional thanks to this product. Buy it if you have the xyron 510 and you won't be disappointed!",4 "Good Product! Love Xyron! When I am crafting, I use this product most of the time. The glue does not stick permanently as it is really repositionable.",4 "Xyron is a Great Product I have been using Xyron adhesive in my work for several years.I make hand-made greeting cards and this repositionable adhesive makes it easier for me to work with all the papers and collage pieces I use in my creations. It's not messy and it works.",4 "Does it best! I have used xyron products for many years. Card making ,scrapbooking and labels to name a few uses.Love, love, love this product.",4 "Great flexibility provided by this product The whole Xyron creative station is an amazing tool! I used it to make adhesives for my wedding and it was the perfect solution. It's a little expensive and the station itself ends up wasting a little bit of but that's the fault of the tool. The refills are great. The repositionable cartridge is amazing! It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. :)",4 "Horrible set This is a horrible set, very touristy and not meant for someone who actually wishes to learn Shufa/Seoye/Shodo. I want to prevent westerners and anyone else who may not know better from buying this kit.The brushes are of horrible quality, the hairs are not secure in the handle (they fall out very easily, at the lightest touch), and some of the brushes are even broken.The inkstick is fake, made for tourists, probably composed of burnt car tires, and it smells horrible. Real inksticks intended for serious use will smell fragrant with Chinese herbs and medicines. Needless to say, it makes poor quality ink, and good luck using that tiny ink grinding stone.The seal paste that comes with it is not the stuff that artists in East Asia use. It is cheap, and if you use it with a seal, it leaves a pool of gross oil on the paper around the imprint of the seal. Do not use it, unless you only wish to test your seal.The little spoon that comes with the water dish is made of yellow plastic, and not metal. The lion carving on top of the seal was disfigured and poorly carved on the one that came with my set. The seal itself is usable though (one of the few good things about the set). The only reason why I do not give this product only a single star is because it comes with a usable seal, and the brush rest and paper weight are also decent.",1 "Wonderful STUDENT set!! Please ignore the people complaining about this set. It is for a beginner or a student just as the seller claims. This is not represented as a top of the line item, but it is just what you need to get started. This is a beautiful set at a very good price. Price the items in this kit separately, or what you get in a smaller kit and you will appreciate it even more. My daughter is in high school, a third year Chinese language student who can also write in traditional charachters. She has shown an interest in Chinese calligraphy......she will be so excited when she sees this gift. I am an artist. I had a small amount of Chinese ink and some bamboo brushes that I used for painting only and they were great. If you knew anything about the materials, these are of good quality not trash as others are implying (those are not paperweights by the way). The only thing I wish was different was it would be nicer if it had bamboo brushes. These are plastic, but there are six and they are different. Therefore good for experimenting even though they are not bamboo. If they come apart, electrical tape them!! Or when your student decides which brushes work best, replace those few with bamboo. Remember, this is a starting point, but a full traditional set in a charming box to complete it. Also I received it all the way from the west coast intact, before anything else in my large Amazon order came.",4 "Christmas gift I bought this along with the book ""Chinese calligraphy made easy"" and extra paper for my 16 year old granddaughter. She loves it. The brushes and ink have been easy for her to use. The book made the set, she was able to pick up the technique easily and loves it. She loves the case and displays it in her room. It was one of her favorite gifts. Grammie did good!!",4 "Sumi Kit for Beginners Beginning Sumi kits should include a pictoral description of the items in the kit and of how to make the ink from the soot sticks. We wanted to begin penning Japanese characters but were not sure how to begin. Once we found a U-tube video we were home free, but Christmas morning it was kinda depressing not to be able to just sit down and play.",3 "Beautiful set for gift or for yourself This is a beautiful set. I am new to Chinese Calligraphy and I found this set inspiring. It looks lovely sitting on your shelf or desk. The set helps keep you motivated to pull it out and use it to practice the art. I purchased a couple of books to learn Chinese calligraphy and I have to say, this set is worth every penny, it has everything you need (minus the water and the paper) to make beautiful letters. House of Rice does have a very nice quality paper that is for calligraphy and brush.It is well made and has everything you need to make beautiful art. This set met my criteria for a five star rating:1. It was priced fairly2. The product was as advertised.3. It was good quality, The brushes are well made and didn't loose hair when I was painting, the ink stick made quality ink, the water dish, spoon, brush rest and soap stone chop stamp were all nice quality craftsman ship, it doesn't feel cheaply made. There is plenty of red chop ink paste in a beautiful container.As I said in the title, this set would make a beautiful gift for someone who loves beautiful Chinese things, or for a beginner or experienced Chinese calligrapher. I am very pleased with the set and recommend it to everyone.Random FYI for those interested:The chop stamp is for you to engrave with your name or symbol to ""sign"" your art work with, the red ink is what you stamp with. When I was over seas I collected beautiful work from the artists and in the corner was a stamped name and it was always in red. I didn't think much of it however after receiving this set and seeing the red ink with instructions that it was to use for your signature stamp I figured out that tradition always has the name in red. Just some random observation I made that I found interesting.",4 "Poor quality I expected a better quality product for the price I paid for this item. It comes in a very cheap container that does not hold the contents securely. Appears to be made from cardboard. Very poor quality. The brush hairs are already coming out and it hasen't even been used yet. It was also packaged poorly and arrived soaking wet. The paper that comes along with this product was also poor quality.",1 "Ugh Brushes are absolutely terrible and break at the slightest inclination. Everything else is wonderful, but the product is ruined by the crappy brushes.",0 "Pretty to look at This large calligraphy set box is beautiful. The red and gold brocade is glued very tightly and neatly around the gray pasteboard frame. The plastic toggles almost resemble bone or ivory toggles. The box is provided with weights of various shapes to prevent breezes from causing accidents.",1 "Yarn from Amazon This yarn was very good. I make a lot of baby blankets for my many great grandchildren. It was very soft and made a beautiful blanket. I had many compliments on the color and also my work. It is very easy to work with.",4 "An American Girl classic Reminds one of ""Ginny"" doll and Madame Alexander Christmas clothes. So adorable.A real doll's doll pattern.",4 "Baby yarn Could not find the color anywhere except amazon, had already started an afgan with this color and ran out. so pleased that I could finish the baby afgan with the correct color",4 "Photo Corners These are self stick photo corners. I likes the different colors.The 60 pk was perfect for me.",4 "white yarn I was happy to find this yarn. I was the benefactor of tons of yarn when my mother passed away. Unfortunately, I started a project with this yarn and needed one more skein. This yarn has been discontinued. I was surprised at the price since it was 3 times the regular price. There were only 3 skeins left from this vendor but only purchased one because of the price. Even at $5 a skein I would have purchased all 3 skeins but $10 a skein was way too high.",3 "Fine Product came in time, but the packaging was a bit ridiculous. There is no reason to put inflated plastic in a box with yarn, it's not like the yarn is going to break. Just a thought.",4 "best, softest yarn anywhere Love this yarn...it's the best. Love using it to make afghans. They are soft and fluffy and wash up really good. Plus they have great colors to choose from. I buy from Amazon often!",4 "I'm an idiot! Note: this newsprint pad is huge, huge! Look at the dimensions, as I failed to do. It's about the size of a movie poster.",4 "A New Type of Seam Ripper I bought this seam ripper for a trial but I have come to prefer it. With the older types of seam ripper, you insert the tool and push it forward to cut the thread. With the Havel's seam ripper, you insert the tip and twist your wrist slightly to make the cut. It's easier to use and removes the likelihood of spearing the fabric and making a hole. It is especially good for raking down a row of stitches from the inner side (as if the fabric is on edge), cutting them all without harming the fabric.",3 "sharp! So much better than standard, drug store seam rippers. I just opened several difficult seams, and it went at least five times faster. I cut my finger deeply, though, and didn't even realize it until I washed my hands some time later. It is also easy to carelessly cut the fabric, so be careful.Initially, I feared this sort of ripper wouldn't be any better than an exacto knife. However, the curved blade combines with the way the metal was sharpened to function far, far better. exacto blades, in close up, are actually slightly serrated and saw rather than slice. This ripper is designed for it's task. It's more like a scalpel. The right tool for the job. I'm quite pleased.",4 "Best little tool ! I saw this rated highly in Quilter's Home Magazine. It is probably the best seam ripper ever. It is very,verysharp. However, because of this you need to take great care when using it. There is a cover available but it iseasy to lose the cover or forget to put it on. Looks and feels like a surgical knife which is why it works sogreat. Common sense and care need to be taken to avoid any injury to yourself and this should not be left aroundchildren. That said, you will find your ""ripping"" times less frustrating as the tool will shorten the time necessary to complete this tedious deed.",4 "Best seam ripper in the world This is by far the best seam ripper on the market and A MUST HAVE for disassembling SERGED seams quickly and effectively.",4 "Never going back This is my first experiment in blade seam rippers, and I must say that I am never going back to those traditional ice-pick abominations. I really feel my sewing experience has risen to another level.",3 "Great for certain types of seams but not all. It's great for when you can spread a seam and slice the exposed thread but if you need to pick out a small stitch, a traditional seam ripper with a sharp point is still useful. The biggest gripe I have about the ripper is the safety cover. It's a generic xacto knife style cover that is a very poor fit for the seam ripper which is not round and has a thumb screw. If you already have an Xacto knife it looks like the #104 blade might work the same.Cd/2 x 5: X-Acto No. 104 Knife Blade (X104)",2 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "Great, but... This is just what it says it is. A large bottle of tempera paint. My only complaint is that 1 of the 3 bottles I bought leaked so I recommend that you purchase the paints separate from anything else so it doesn't ship with other stuff as mine did.",4 "Useful Used for a college ministry retreat to paint on plastic. While this took some effort it did work. We didn't expect our ""creations"" to last and they didn't as the paint flaked off after it dried.",3 "its awesome my mother bought me this product and it is awesome i loved it order it . It has opaque color and it is the perfect puzzle piece to an artist",4 "its awesome my mother bought this product for me it works and since i love painting it is the good puzzle piece to an artist",4 "BEWARE: VERY MISLEADING AD Buyer Beware: This is a very misleading, if not fraudulent offering. The picture leads you to believe that you would receive a collection of colors. When you order, there is no color selection offered, which further confirms that you would receive a collection of colors. IN FACT, I received ONE 50 yd roll of ribbon in a single color----not of my choosing...... since I didn't have a choice during the ordering process. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DEALING WITH THIS VENDOR.",0 "deceptive The photo is very deceptive. They show an assortment of colors. They send you the fifty yards as stated, however it is only one color which you do not even get to choose. The color they sent me was this light lime green. I didnt ask for nor can I use 50 yrds of light lime green. They should not be allowed to show a photo of an assortment and never state that it only comes in one color and at the very least allow you to choose the color.",2 "Exactly what I needed I couldn't find this in stores, and I had already started a blanket with it. This was the only place that had it. I'm very lucky.",4 "Red Heart Baby Clouds Yarn This is a very pretty and soft yarn. I am going to make a baby item out of this yarn and can't wait to get going on it. The shipping was fast and I'm very pleased with all.",4 "Pastel Baby cloud Yarn Very beautiful yarn for making baby blankets but because it is bulky it can be difficult to use. I will purchase again especially for granny square baby blanket",3 "Steel needles do the best job! When you are ready to assemble your yarn craft project together, you don't want to waste time with plastic yarn needles. Their surface is not always smooth, and could cause you constant problems and delays with completing your project. You should also be aware that the plastic versions tend to bend and break as you use them.Susan Bates Steel Yarn Needles are just what you need to get the job done!",4 "One Of My Favorites I love Lion Brand Yarn to begin with and the homespun collection is one of my favorites. It is a bulky yarn that is very soft and makes a wonderful thick texture. Perfect for blankets, hats, and scarves. It is fairly easy to crochet with even with a smaller needle than what it suggests. I have never knitted with it though. The homespun also offers a variety of colors to choose from too which I also like. I have and will continue to recommend this yarn to my friends who also enjoy needle crafts. There are plenty of patterns to choose from with this type of yarn at [...] too. But it is extremely high priced here on amazon compared to lion brand website or Michael's and Jo Ann Fabric. But unfortunately the Michael's and Jo Ann's Fabric stores in my area do not carry the colors that I need for my project and I received free shipping from amazon. The homespun yarn for this brand is typically no more than 6 dollars a ball regardless of color.",4 "Not what I expected I was looking for a match to the Cotton Candy yarn I already had. There are no dye lots persay for most of the yarn sold today. I realize that you can not count on a exact match but this was at least two to three shades off and it appeared to be a bit worn from moving around or maybe not being stored properly. I should have just chalked it up to a lost cause in trying to find a match for the yarn I but I was hoping for a passable match but it did not work out.",1 "Smart I like this product. I was looking for a functional way to store artists' pens, pencils, and Caran d'Ache crayons, so they would all be easily accessible. This does the job.",4 "Storage Box This product came in handy. I use it for another purpose than holding brushes or drawing pencils. It is amazing what a product can be used for.",4 "Not exactly what I expected Were this box not so ideally suited to my purpose I would feel cheated at the price. This would be perfect for storing pencils, but instead I store lace bobbins. A single drawer holds 37 spangaled Midlands one layer deep, there may be enough height for a second layer but I value display over packing efficiency. Naturally honinton or unspangaled bobbins would greatly increase your packing capacity. I don't think continentals will fit, though I have to say I do not have any in my collection.My main gripe is with the quality of the piece. The outer box feels plenty sturdy and the corners have been nicely sanded. The handles are glued on to the drawers, and mine in particular look like they smeared it on the drawer itself instead of the handle. The drawers themselves have a very tight tolerance in the case, and don't slide very smoothly. The drawer faces even seem to be offset from the case to the left. The interior shelves are thin floppy particle board and the interior wood dividers are unfinished, and not even sanded. Finally, the whole thing smells like fresh-cut pine.A little TLC and paint will make this all right as rain, but if you are looking for a fully finished product look elsewhere.",2 "Great for storage of pencils. This is a very well-constructed wooden box with a nice finish.I use the 1st tier for my Conte pastel and charcoal items, the 2nd tier for my Derwent watercolour pencils, and the 3rd tier for my Prismacolor coloured pencils. As I work in these different types of media, it is extremely useful to be able to completely remove the individual drawers that contain the medium I am working with at the time in order to easily access them.The drawers come out very smoothly and I cannot find any manufacturng issues or faults with the product. My artistic productivity has increased now that I have my pencils, charcoals and pastels properly organised in this box. It is a little on the expensive side, but it is a good investment. If you need a product like this and are considering different options, I would recommend just going ahead and purchasing this product. You won't regret it. I would like to purchase a second one of these (which could be stacked perfectly on top of the current one I own), as my collection of art supplies grows!",4 "Wish it was bigger This is a nice box and you could stack multibles for more storage. The only problem is the depth of the drawers. It is fine for my square shaped stick pastels but my mount vision handmades don't fit. They are to thick for the shallow drawers. I like the way it is set up with the dividers but it would be really great if the drawers were deeper.",4 "Mine was warped I returned this as the tops were warped ergo the drawers would not open, so really what is the point? I think they should use a little thicker wood for the top and sides or all of these issues wouldnt keep happening. I was hopeful I would be one of the lucky ones not to get a lemon, but not so. I recommend you go to an artist supply store like Pearl or Micheals and find something you can inspect yourself before buying. I was not happy and I hope Amazon stops carrying this product, it is a waste of resources to order & return.",0 "3 Drawer Wood Pastel Storage Box I use it as a hobby storage cabinet. Works well, but the price could be lower based on the quality. Needs some felt or rubber scuff pads on the bottom of the cabinet to keep it from moving around.",3 "Perfect for Pencils I recently bought two of these from two different Amazon vendors. The first one turned out to be better made - and I don't know why. The front handles were attached by small dowels and all the drawers were flush. I was happy with it, so I ordered a second one. The original vendor was out of stock, so the second purchase came from a different vendor. I don't think that matters as the manufacturer seems to be the same.At any rate, the second unit was far inferior. It was stapled together and the drawers were not flush. Various pieces bowed from not being properly assembled. I am still able to use it and don't want to bother with a return, so I am using both units to store my large collection of pencils and drawing utensils. I am very happy with the storage. I used to have my pencils grouped in a basket in jars, but when they got shorter by being sharpened, they would fall down in the jars and I couldn't get them out easily. Now everything lays flat and I can see what I have and what I need to use first.I do wish the manufacturer would take greater care in the assembly of the product. It is very useful for storage of flat art supplies. But be advised that it is only adequate for a single layer of pencils or pastels. Anything thicker will not fit in the drawers. The units do stack well for convenience.",3 "Fills the bill! This storage box fits my needs beautifully. It looks nice, fits my pencils and some of my other drawing tools, and is a good size for my storage needs and for fitting on my table. Love it!",3 "Nice for the money Nice simple box, good for my office needs. I filled this box with thin colored pens. this box was also sturdy enough to support my 20 inch computer moniter to get it to the right height for my comfort.",3 "Junk I ordered this as a gift from my Mother's wish list. It arrived wrapped in a cellophane plastic. When she opened the plastic, the facing on the two front drawers simply fell off. I offered to return it, but she wanted to use it right away so I hammered the facing to the two drawers back on. Would not buy again.",0 "Perfect fit for most pastels - see description. Padded drawers are worth the extra $, as they cut down powdered waste of expensive soft pastels. Removable dividers are convenient. Drawers are long enough for pencils, and the perfect height for all but the thickest round pastels.Stores a lot in a conveniently small space. Several stacked look great. A fine addition to any art room.-Only complaint: That they do not fit the thickest round pastels, so these must be stored separately.",3 "Alternate uses Although I'm an artist, I don't use pastels. But I bought this box for storing jewelry. It's perfect for small pieces and you can stand your more traditional jewelry box on top of it.",4 "Copper Leaf Book of 25 Leaves each leaf 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches as advertised I always feel great when I receive a product that turns out to be just as advertised. Both price and quality was great. GCF",3 "Worked great I bought this product to be used in a photograph. It worked well and is extremely reasonably priced.",4 "Terribly Disappointing The picture for this product is terribly deceptive. Included in the picture is what appears to be a full size sponge. It's next to the deckle which makes the deckle appear much larger than it is. The sponge is miniature, as is the deckle. Now I see in the description further down on the page that it is only a 4x4 package. The picture truly gives an optical illusion that everything is larger so I never thought to look for the size. I'd return it but after paying for shipping in both directions the few bucks I'd get back aren't worth the trip to the post office.",0 "Scissor Surprise I purchased these scissors for the excellent value and construction. I know that they will have a variety of uses. Currently, I am using them for Arts and Crafts and they deliver a clean, precise cut. I would have given the scissors 5 stars; but they are going to have to prove themselves over the time and variety of uses for which I have them. Also, delivered very quickly. Thanks.",3 "Rocking Horse My Grandaughter loves this horse she is 14 months we help her on and she expects to be rocked which we do of course :)Was a great Christmas present did not wrap it just put a big bow on it.",4 "Great Carousel!!! The most unique carousel horse I've ever seen!!! Extremely easy to assemble! I would recommend this carousel horse to anyone with a special little girl in their lives.",4 "Great Present! We received this beautiful carousel rocking horse from my dad for my daughter's first birthday and it took me back to my child hood! I had a carousel obsession when I was little so my dad thought he'd pass it on to my daughter. She is not the most graceful child and definitely gives it a run for its' money, and it has held up PERFECTLY and is still in brand new condition after 6 months of everyday play! It has these little downward curves on the ends of the rockers so that it won't tip too far forward or backward which are a wonderful safety precaution. It is also really easy for her to rock, even on our carpet. I love that it has to pole in the middle for her to hang on to, otherwise I don't think she'd be able to hold on at all! The small arm rests make me feel much safer about her riding on it since it decreases her chances of falling out and I love love LOVE the back rest! All around an AMAZING product. No paint chipping or fabric fraying or anything of the sort, like I said, she plays hard! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a rocking horse for their child! :D Oh, and it also has a little ""story"" on the bottom for the person giving the horse to write in their and the child's names! Super adorable ;)",4 "Really Nice and Unusual I bought this for my 18 month old granddaughter and I am really pleased with my choice of rocking horses. My granddaughter likes climbing on it and while she is too young to enjoy it on her own, she likes to sit in the rocking chair. She holds onto the the pole to ride the pony and giggles while an adult gently rocks it. As she gets older, I am sure the time she spends atop her pony will only increase. Someday, my granddaughter will be ready for a bigger, more action-packed rocking horse. But for little ones, this toy is great. What an unusual design! I would definitely buy it all over again.",4 "Beautiful! My husband and I were very thrilled with this product. It added so much to our nursery. It only took my husband about 15 minutes to assemble, it is the perfect size, good for children 1-5. It was just what we needed to complete our carousel themed nursery, we cannot wait til our baby is big enough to use it. My nephew tested it out, he did get a little scared but he just turned one so it was a little high for him. The rocking horse looks even more beautiful in person, we were very impressed.",4 "Great addition to my daughter's princess themed room... It looks great, was very easy to assemble, instructions are very well written. We bought it at app $[...] which included S&H from amazon through Little wonders, the best price for this toy that I have seen. While it looks gorgeous but my 21 months old looks little uncomfortable when she is on it. Since she is too young to tell me exactly what it is, so I will have to wait. She does want to get on it though. The price further dropped $[...] on this item but when I sent an email to Amazon I got a reply that I need to contact UK division of Amazon. When I called they asked me to contact Little wonders directly. So just a caveat, that even though price refund policy is very good on items purchased directly through amazon, it is not as easy for other vendors that sell through amazon.",4 "It's Ok The paper is nice and the lines on the back of the paper make it easier to fold. It is an ok product.",3 "Great gift for tween girls I gave this jewelry kit to both of my neices (10 and 12) for Christmas last year and they loved it! It is something to keep them occupied inside when it is cold out. They both loved it!",4 "When combined with a good instructional video this is a good kit for beginners I love craft kits whenever I want to try something new because they typically provide everything you need to make a few basic projects and get a feel for that particular craft. Then, if you enjoy doing it, you can always upgrade and add any tools you want. This kit had everything I needed to make quite a few beads (except a tank of MAPP gas which I picked up at the local hardware store for under 10 dollars, and the special tinted safety goggles. These are expensive but so far I have had no problem with regular safety goggles.) Add the gas and safety goggles and you are ready to go...except for one problem, the instructions consist of a measly folded over pamphlet! That is the reason I took one star away. There weren't even any good pictorial examples. I ordered an instructional video at an additional 20 dollar expense (there are many to choose from and books as well) but once I had that I was ready to go and even though I mangled my first three beads, I was soon getting the hang of it and have made many successful beads since. With the proper instruction and this kit, making the basic bead isn't nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be and I have even begun experimenting with more advanced beads and adding dichroic glass. This hobby is a lot of fun if you have patience, enjoy a challenge and love making something unique and beautiful. This kit gives you the necessary tools but not the necessary instruction in my opinion, but compared to buying everything separately and still having to seek instruction, the price is just right!",3 "Great for casual use, but... This kit would be fantastic for a casual adventure in flame working - in other words, for someone not looking to seriously invest in the craft. I intend to seriously invest in the craft and bought the kit at the recommendation of a friend. However, you don't get much bang for the buck - shabby, dirty and downright cheap tools, plus glass of questionable quality.The torch head that came with the kit has already begun to show damage, at no fault of my own. I have only put in about ten hours of work, at the settings specified by the directions on the box. The fireproof work station is a joke; it's merely a thin layer of fire-resistant material with a cheap cardboard backing. On a positive note, the bead release seems to be alright, and almost all the instances in which I have lost a bead on the mandrel have been the result of my mistakes.The few glass rods that came with the kit were dirty and several of them had small cracks in them at the time of arrival. Not to mention, little consideration seemed to be given to the skill level of the buyer when the rods were chosen. I received only one stick of black and white, and had several sticks of clear, plus strange hybrid colors which one would not expect to see in a beginner's pack of glass.Diamond Tech, not the company I purchased the product from, is to be given a poor review for this product. There is something positive to be said: this product is great for a very brief, curious experiment in glass. For more serious interests, it would be wiser to buy the components individually or as a kit from another website:A hothead torch, which like the Diamond Tech self-igniting torch can be used with MAPP gas, costs between thirty five to forty dollars new. You can also buy adapters to fit bulk propane tanks and save lots of cash.Glass rods can be purchased from many sites for very reasonable prices, by the stick or in bulk. Howaco Glass, for instance, sells many rods at 50 cents and up.I have already used up several rods from my kit, so I'll assume there were about ten rods included - five dollars at the cheapest, more for elaborate colors.The other components are rather cheap and easy to find. The most difficult thing to find would be a cheap marver, although the marvers provided are little more than shaped hunks of aluminum. (I use the flat side, anyway.) More expensive equivalents of the items provided would last longer, as well - I am already looking to replace the torch, and I have the feeling the work station will be the next to go.This kit is not all bad! But if you're really looking to get into bead making, invest in more permanent, quality supplies.",2 "questionable quality I was disappointed. The gas regulator valve didn't work right. Video and instructions provided no info on how to avoid glass becoming discoloured or shifting color. No info on cleaning beads after they are made. No bead reamer. Although kit promoted as complete, both video and instructions suggested getting more books or taking classes.",0 "Test drive the art form! This is the kit I used to get my start in glass art. It is just enough to get your feet wet and decide if it's not for you or if you're hooked for life! I became an addict from the first bead.Before you stick one rod in the flame, it's your responsibility to research safety, and there is TONS of information in the internet to soak in.Please note, this is NOT a cheap hobby, and competition to sell your creations is fierce. If you take up glass work, be prepared to do it for love and not money.",4 "Good, but emphasis on ""beginner"" Never done this before? Neither had I when I received this for Christmas a year ago. It comes with some lame instructions, but the DVD explains things clearly. Yes, the safety mat is cheap, but it works. Sure, you have to buy gas, but it's available at any hardware store for cheap. Plenty of glass rods allow you to develop technique.This kit is an entry into the hobby. You hate it after burning through half the glass? Okay, maybe it's not for you, but at least you tried. I enjoyed it enough to buy a better torch and more glass from an online supplier.Consider this if you want to give bead making a try. Just realize it is not complete or professionally built.",3 "Fun overall The beadmaking kit is fun overall but the bead release is really poor quality.I struggled to make any beads at all with what was included in the kit until a I bought a separate bead release material.It was also helpful that I had taken a flameworking class before as the video was not as helpful as the class was in terms of using the kit.",2 "good for what it is My mom got me this kit as a Christmas gift. I have wanted to try glass beadmaking for a long time, and this is a good introductory set for those who just want to get their feet wet and don't want to make a large investment. The items included in the set are not very good quality, and the kit does not come with much instructional material. I checked out a few books from the library and took a bead making workshop at a local studio to learn the basics. Since, I have used the kit to make several successful beads. I will definitely be replacing the torch and buying some more glass rods and didymium glasses to protect my eyes. This kit is by no means all-inclusive or great quality. However, for the price, this is a good set for beginners.",2 "Poor safety This kit includes nothing to protect your eyesight. At the very least, it should come with didymium glasses. Do not buy this if you value your eyesight.",0 "Wonderful & Versatile Medium! Pearl Ex is an extremely versatile medium for artists looking to add metallic zing to their work. Since Pearl Ex is inert and does not contain any metal properties, it is archival and will not rust or tarnish. Available in metallic, pearlescent, interference & duo finishes - and a wide variety of colors - there is something in these little jars of magic for everyone. Although Pearl Ex is a powder, the recipe for constituting it into a paint form is easily located on the Internet. Pearl Ex is compatible with just about every surface imaginable - polymer clay, paper, wood, ceramics, fabric, canvas...only your imagination will limit the uses of this great medium!Pearl Ex is similar to Perfect Pearls. It can be sealed with whatever you are using to seal the property you are working on - and I know a lot of people seal it with hairspray. (Obviously not recommended for archival pieces.) I continue to find more ways to use it the longer I play with it - if you'd like some suggestions (or more information), check out their website at http://www.jacquardproducts.com/products/pearlex/. It's a staple in my arsenal of artistic tools - and definitely well worth the price.",4 "Strong & holds a lot!! I love that fact that there is so many pockets in this folio, I never have to dig to find what I'm looking for. Very sturdy with a comfortable shoulder strap ever when it’s loaded down with my drawing board and a ton of supplies",4 "Great portfolio case I purchased this art case for myself as I am currently taking a drawing and painting class.The case holds my art board, mat, sketch and drawing pads. The outer pockets hold all my pencils, charcoals, pastels, rulers and my notebook for class, with room for more.It is really a great buy, however, once it is packed it does become a bit heavy. A bit more expensive than the others, but it carries everything I need, so I don't have to lug a second bag with supplies.",3 "My art student neice LOVED this portfolio!!!!! Got this for a neice for Christmas; she's an art student in college. She LOVED it!!! Some of the features: nice fabric & design, great shoulder strap. Highly recommend!",4 "BRILLIANT These pens are fantastic - why might you ask - simply put the pigmentation is high and the colour clarity is excellent,..I have used these pens for a long long time and have found them to be very easy to use and the archival quality is fabulous... What can I say - I LOVE THEM.",4 "I love micron pigma pens These pens are excellent for drawing or writing. They don't bleed and are permanent. They last for a long time without drying out and the colors are true.",4 "Not what it looks This item was very small you are unable to refill it with your existing sewing supplies. It is very fragile and part of it was broken when received. I would not suggest this product.",0 "so cute Just like the one my dad had when I was young but 1/3 the size... Not very durable or even usable things. More of a novelty item I feel.",2 "You get what you pay for. I wanted a cheap emergency sewing kit. And that's exactly what this is. Good enough to fix buttons on shirts, emergency hems and such. Something guys and girls alike should have around the house. I know a lot of guys in the military that keep sewing kits in their cars, in the house and at their girlfriends.",2 "An ok item Bought this as a secret santa gift. It was just as descrived. The plastic case is a little cheap looking but who cares about looks. This guy needed the materials inside!Do not buy this for a sewing afficionado. If it is for a person who has no clue what a needle looks like, you got the right item.",2 "Pequeña caja de herramientas pero util Esta cajita es muy util para las principiantes, tienen las piezas necesarias para coser lo necesario.",3 "Falls apart instantly The case is fragile and falls apart from the slightest knock. The small item containers have hard plastic lids that come off all the time. The lid hinges break easily and won't stay on once broken. Once that happens, you won't be able to close the case without spilling its contents all over the place.",0 "you get what you pay for. This little kit has about everything you could need for a quick repair. The storage box that everything comes in is a bit cheesy, but you get what you pay for.",2 "Terrible product The case itself was falling apart. It was impossible to get the thread through the needle hole either, so this product was a total waste of money on my part.",0 "sewing kit? More like Button kit The picture for this product is really misleading. It is TINY! I was looking for a real sewing kit. I had just got a sewing machine. This stuff is not for a sewing machine. It is for the button fixer. It even has button and hook and eye clasps. But this is not for a sewing machine.",2 "sewing kit This was sent as a gift sight unseen -- the recipient was delighted and commented the kit had 'everything' for sewing on buttons. Being a man, that's probably all he'll ever be challenged to do.",4 "Nice and compact Looked for something that contained it all for my son and his wife to be, great kit, thanks!",4 "good product A great kit I've had it for a year now and I use it to repair torn clothes every now and then.",4 "sewing kit Not at all what I expected. I thought it would be much bigger. I have one that is bigger and I thought it was the same thing.",1 "miniture sewing kit This was a very disappointing sewing kit. This is one item I would not tell anyone to purchase.",0 "Sewing Kit Customer service was swift and appreciated. This product is an excellent value...and perfect for almost any repairs. Also small enough to travel in its own case.",4 "Well, it could be worse The biggest problem I have with this paint is it's chalky look after it dries on canvas. It doesn't have the quality of acrylic. At least it's a good pink. Thought it would be a tad darker though:(",1 "Good glue Like the fact that this glue can be used like any other regular glue or in a post it note sort of way and it works as a way to resticky my cutting mats.",3 "Makes Cricut Mats sticky again! I use this pen to make my Cricut mat sticky again once it has lost its hold on paper. Great product for this use!",3 "Glue Pen Great product! I use it for renewing my Cricut mats as was suggested on a You Tube video. I'm very satisfied with the product and was pleased with the speed of delivery! Thanks!",4 "Great for budding artists! My toddler loves to paint. She enjoys variety and was drawn to these sponge style brushes. I bought this mainly for the rollers and she's had fun with them. They're a little flimsy, but for the price I wasn't expecting much. I'm not sure how long the brushes will last with a toddler dragging them across paper, but so far so good. Lots of fun with very little investment. They also clean up very easily.",3 "fun for kids and easy clean up My grandsons love using these sponges. They enjoy being creative with them and they are so easy to wash up after playing.",4 "Art lover in love We opened this package and my art lover 16 month old son went to town using the rollers over his finger painting. They made great patterns and he had one in each hand rolling away! Super easy to rinse out and squeeze to almost dry for reuse. I can see these are going to be a regularly used item.",4 "Cute Not really much fun for a 4 year old. The end product is cute but not a lot of creativity involved",2 "bought for my 2 yr. old granddaughter great for little hands! they are colorful and easy to use and clean up- we bought these to go with the projects table.",4 "good idea but bad execution I bought this for my daughter last year for xmas and we got to play with it about twice before it fell apart.I really liked the idea of the pattern designs especially for my then 2 year old who just likes to paint mush lol. when we used the rollers to make the square designs it really didn't work. when the paint was on the roller it didn;t roll very well. I tried to dilute the the paint with water so the roller would work better but the sponges just didn't hold up.",0 "Great Gift Iem I bought these for my granddaughter. I think she's going to love them along with the finger paints I bought.",4 "Doesn't last long and makes quite a mess! My 2 yr old LOVES to paint and is quite neat at it, so I gave these a try... bad idea. They are bulky, soak up a ton of paint unevenly and then glops it on the paper... what a mess! It didn't exactly make the patterns, even when i applied the paint... worse off, paint went everywhere, dripping off these brushes.. They cleaned OK for one try, but stained them with the colors we used.... maybe for an older kid who knows, but can't really ""paint"" with them, you lose fine motor skills and imagination... i wouldn't buy them again.",2 "Easy for toddler to use. Purchased for 2 yr old to add activities to fingerpainting. The brushes were easy for him to hold and easy for his mom to clean. Used for several months before he lost interest as he prefers his hands. Will reintroduce again at 3 yrs old.",4 "Great for a season These do what they say. They are great for kids who love to paint. We used them all summer but they won't last for another season. The sponge isn't extremely thick and you can't expect it to last on the stick after using, washing and drying. It eventually is too much wear. I'm sure we'll buy these or something else similar again to replace the ones we have. We need something beyond brushes. We paint weekly outside in the summer.",2 "my toddler loves these My toddler loves to paint so I knew these would be a big hit...and they were! We have used these at least 50+ times and they are still holding up. I wash them in cold water after each use and let them air dry. I have a rough and tumble toddler and he hasn't broken them yet.",3 "Bonds well to pants Saved me from having to buy a new pair of pants. Bonded well to worn seem in pants. Simple instructions and the color matched perfectly.",4 "for crafts and repairs It was exactly what I wanted to bind the edges of a completed needlepoint. I also use this type of tape to make clothing repairs for grandchildren. I would recommend it to anyone for similar purposes.",4 "Simplest Fastest way to patch a tear!! I have holes in my pant pockets from carrying keys and no tailors is willing to fix it. I am also tired of keep fixing it with needle and theads, so this is a wonderful fix for me! Cut a piece of this, place over the hole, run the hot iron on top of it and it is done!No idea how long it will last, but I have no reason to think that it will not last the life time of the pants. For now, I am happy.",4 "I'm in love... They are so smooth.. light ..I'm starting to think that I'm faster now!!Want them in all sizes!",4 "Great Value for your money If you need a wide range of double pointed needles for an affordable price, this is the set for you. I haven't had any issues with smoothness, cracks, splinters or that they are sized differently from typical needle gauge.The larger sizes are great and sturdy, though the smaller ones get a bit puny. Although I haven't tried the smallest needles yet, I can only assume doing so is going to teach me how to be more delicate with my yarn and work in order to keep them in one piece.",3 "Great! I got these along with a set from amazon.com of circular knitting needles and these are a great addition to my knitting supplies. Good quality!",4 "Great item...fantastic deal When I saw this my first thought was ""too good to be true"" but I figured for the price, it was worth the risk. Let me say, I made a great choice. So far I have only used sizes 2 and 3 but they are perfect. No snags (after reading some other reviews, I bought sand paper just in case, but no need so far), no breaks or splinters. They are smooth but still hold the yarn (unlike the aluminum needles). When I opened the box and saw how many needles I had, I almost felt guilty for not having to pay more :) This is a great deal!They also arrived about 5 days ahead of schedule.",4 "Great deal for the price!!! Double points are increasingly hard to find in my area, this is a great deal and the quality is not bad either.",4 "What a deal!! I was so happy to find these double pointed bamboo needles. There are SO many sets, and all for such a really cheap price. I kept buying one set at a time for about $10 per set, then figured I'd look on Amazon for some. When I got them in the mail, I was surprised the quality was just as good as the more expensive bamboo needle brand I am used to working with. I'm very happy with these...",4 "Good value for stocking up I received these as a gift and I'm very happy with them! It's hard to find 5 piece sets here, and I prefer that to the 4 piece sets. I am a beginner/intermediate knitter and I want to try new projects, so getting such a large assortment of needles at such a low price (less than a dollar a needle) is great! They shipped quickly and are just as described.I will probably give them a sanding before use to minimize any catching, as they are unfinished. Each individual needle has the US size and mm measurement stamped on, which is great for sorting your stash.Very nice value for the price!",3 "Good for the price I would recommend this set to a casual knitter or a serious knitter looking to back up the dpns they already own. These needles are inexpensive and adequate, and it's nice to not have to run to the store every time I start something that calls for a needle size I don't yet have. I haven't tested the smaller sizes of these needles, so I can't comment on the bending mentioned in other reviews--but for what I have used them for (hats, mittens, etc) they do just fine. I will say that the needles are not made of the smoothest bamboo, but neither are they horribly hard on the hands. Moreover, if you have a lot of stitches to fit onto the needles, the texture holds the stitches better than would, say, a smoother nickel-plated needle. So--these needles aren't perfect, but a good purchase given the price and what they offer.",3 "Wonderful Double Pointed Needles What a wonderful set of double pointed needles. I am a sock knitter and these needles are just great. The price can't be beat either.",4 "Not the Greatest but Still Useful It's really nice to have a whole set. I'm a beginner and got tired of never having the right size. These are made out of very light bamboo which bends in the smaller sizes and just feels too light in the bigger sizes. I suppose they use the bamboo that's not good enough quality for the more expensive brands. These needles can double as cable needles. They are very rough. That's good because they don't fall out of the loops, but is also bad for many types of yarn that don't slide through easily. I also bought the 29"" circulars which I don't recommend as the quality is just too flimsy.",3 "Great I love love these items!! They arrived in great shape and I love having all the sizes to use!! They arrived in good time as well....",4 "Works for most projects I bought these because it's an incredible deal and dpns are probably the most versatile type of needles for knitting (ability to knit in circular and straight). I didn't want to deal with the hassle of cord length for circular needles.Each set comes with 5 needles which works for almost every project I've worked on. I haven't used all of the needles but I've noticed that the ones I use often get dented. One of my needles started to split slightly and it would catch the yarn when I tried to move the stitches around.Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase, I would recommend this product with the precaution that they are not the best quality.",3 "Good beginner set. I got this as a means of getting a wide range of sizes cheaply. It does just that. The bamboo is strong and I have not broken any after 3 years. The ends do show some slight denting from the tips rubbing together, but they don't snag yarn or cause any harm. They are very lightweight also, which is nice as the needles don't fall from the work when you are using others.",3 "Good deal for me I find that having the full range of needles has been very helpful and you definitely can't argue about the price. These needles aren't going to be as smooth as metal needles, and are only slightly rougher than my clover bamboos. While that might make them tough to use with a delicate lace yarn, they are fine for the various sock yarns and worsted weights that I've been using. There is some variation in the sharpness of the points, but not enought that it is a problem.It is nice having full set so I don't have to run to the store for another size when starting a project, which also means I am more likely to prepare a gauge swatch. To purchase 14 sets of metal needles locally would cost me about $56, for clover bamboos would be at least twice that much. Also, with these on hand I won't hesitate to share with my 3rd grader for her projects.Prior to my first set of bamboo DPNs, I used metal and plastic straight needles for 10 years. I know they say to buy the best knitting needles you can afford, but I learned to use DPN's about 6 mos. ago, and find that these work fine for me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to another beginner.",4 "Great value. This is a very nice set of needles, especially for the price. They are individually labeled for size. It is really nice to own this whole set - now the size I need is always on hand.The needles are quite smooth, not quite as smooth as some I have used, but they knit easily, and I find the fact that they are not super slippery can be an advantage in that stitches do not, as easily, slide off the needles inadvertently.They have fine points, barely blunted, as opposed to some which may be more rounded. Some people might prefer one over the other.I am an occasional knitter, and like these needles a lot for my purposes. I'd buy this set again and recommend them as a great value.",4 "Took a chance, wife loves them! My wife needed a different size needle for a project and I found these for 25 bucks. She's can knit anything and has hundreds of expensive needles of all sorts, but most are in storage while we are building a house. Long story short... She's thrilled with them and would buy more bamboo needles if she ever needs a size she doesn't have.",4 "Pointed Opinion The larger size needles are not pointed enough. The smaller sizes are fine. I'm looking for a good pencil sharpener to do the job.",2 "Decent set for the price I've been using these needles for over a year, off and on. I am a long-time, skilled knitter. These needles are great for the price! They are not terribly smooth or ""quick"" and I do not recommend them for sock knitters--invest in something more high quality. But sizes 4 on up are just fine, and as cheap as they are, it doesn't break my heart when I lose one. I've never had one snap, splinter or in any other way fall apart, and they have become smoother with time and use. Overall I am very pleased with this ""pinch hitting"" inexpensive set.",3 "Love my DP needles Great needles. I use them to knit socks, gloves, etc and they are great. Not too soft or flimsy as others say.",4 "Double Point Needles This is a fantastic product for a very inexpensive price. Each set of needles would be quite expensive bought separately. The only difference is that the packaging was very plain. I am thoroughly satisfied.",4 "You get what you pay for..... I purchased this set of double points (as well as some circulars and straights from the same company) not long after I started knitting. I've read a number of reviews glowing about how wonderful the needles are and that they are comparable to Clover needles. There is really not much of a comparison as the Clover needles are by far a higher quality than these. These needles are not nearly as smooth as other bamboo needles - these needles seem to be more porous - it seems like they need additional sanding or some wax to smooth them out. It is sometimes difficult to get the yarn to slide off the needles, even though I tend to be a loose knitter. The smaller size needles (3 and below) are very flimsy, so I wouldn't recommend using these for sock knitting. Some of the needles I've used have gotten splintery which causes the yarn to catch on the needle.On the positive side, if you typically just need double point needles for small projects such as decreases on hats, or just getting the center started on a circular piece of knitting such as a pi shawl, then these might be a good purchase for you. These may also be good for knitters that worry about dropping a needle or stitches with slippery DPNS. You can't beat the price - which is the main reason I'm giving it 3 stars - any more expensive and I'd be giving them a 2.PS: I think that there is someone out there (most likely from the manufacturer or distributor) who has been noting negative reviews for these products as ""unhelpful"".",2 "An excellent value I am extremely pleased with my 7"" double pointed bamboo knitting needles. They are very smooth and have good points at a very affordable price. I finished off the top of a hat with a set of these needles (#4) and could not tell the difference between the Oriental Touch needles and my usual Clover needles. I believe the point on Clover needles are more tapered and a bit sharper but I sure didn't notice much difference when I used them.------------Additional comments: I have since done some knitting with the #8 and #2 needles. The points of the #8 needles varied from needle to needle. They are nicely tapered and easy to use but some needles had sharper points than others.The Oriental Touch needles just don't feel quite as firm as the Clovers. They have a little bit of flex which does not bother me at all with the sizes above #3. I can really notice the difference in firmness in sizes #1 and #2 when I compare them to my set of Clover #2 5"" needles which just feel firmer.I started a sock on the Oriental Touch #2 needles and they are working just fine. The flexibility of the needles is a bit annoying and I have the nagging feeling that one of will eventually snap through some sort of a mishap. The #1 and #2 needles are the only needles that made miss using Clovers, the difference is not as noticeable in the larger sizes.------------This is a great way to get a full set of double pointed needles. I love having them since it is hard to find any double pointed needles in my immediate area. It is a great to be able to start projects and know I have the double points that I need. This set will probably pay for itself in a few months.The Oriental Touch service is fabulous. The needles were shipped from the West Coast to the East Coast. I ordered them early on a Monday and the needles arrived by mail on Wednesday. The needle packaging was very basic but they were ship quickly and the needles arrived in fine shape.",4 "Good value for the price! For the price, this is a fantastic set of DPNs. They do have some minor issues -- I think that the points could be a bit sharper, and mine do bend quite easily. However, I've completed a couple of projects on mine, and they've turned out just fine. I'd highly recommend these for the casual knitter who doesn't want to spend a ton of money on needles they're not going to use all the time.The seller also shipped the needles quickly and with good packaging. I would buy from them again.",3 "Great buy for the money I purchased these needles in 3 lengths and was delighted. They are well made and feel good in my hands. There is some resistance in the wood, so they are great for making socks and hats where stitches slipping off the needle are a problem. The tips are well formed, but could stand to be a little more pointed. For the cost they are an excellent buy.",3 "Decent quality for bargain bamboo needles If you've tried knitting socks or small hats with steel double-pointed needles, you've probably experienced the frustration of having a needle slip out and clatter to the floor. Bamboo needles are one solution. The slight grip to the wooden surface prevents needle-slip, and the warm texture is nicer to work with than cold steel.The downside to wood needles is the cost. This entire set of bamboo DPNs for one low price seemed too good to be true. On inspection I found that while the quality of the finish isn't quite up to the silky smoothness of Takumi Clover bamboo needles, it comes pretty close. The extra grip would be a plus for slippery fibers like silk, ""soy silk,"" and linen.",3 "9"" Double Point Bamboo knitting needles These needles are quite good. They are not finished (as Clover dbl pts are), but with a bit of carnuba wax, they are perfect. They seem to have a tendency to splinter a bit, but that is because I haven't had the time to wax all of them. I do like them and they definitely enhance my needle collection.",2 "Too Much Friction/Poor Quality Hmmm, One of the #8 needles in this set splintered as soon as I tried to use it! Otherwise, these needles are very poorly finished, they catch on yarns and split them, also the points are too large to be easily slipped into yarn loops. I think these needles might be helpful for beginners who are afraid of dropping stitches, the rough texture makes this almost impossible. Anyone who is accustomed to speed and fluid motions will find their arms aching from these needles. I'm returning these and investing in metal needles.",1 "Happy knitter I received my needles today (ordered on the 20th, shipped on the 22nd) and I am very happy with my purchase! Great value for the price considering they're bamboo (compare prices to Clover). I always wanted to buy DPNs but end up thinking twice because of the prices -- good thing I checked here and am very satisfied. Will buy from this company again if (and when) they come out with other products as affordable as this. =)",4 "Great price for this product! I expect bargains when purchasing from Amazon but this is the best bargain I've come across in a long time. Everywhere else the price for 3-4 sets of double points would equal what is charged for 14 sets, and they're bamboo and 5 ea per set, to boot! What's especially nice is that the size is stamped on each needle which is almost unheard of for dble pts. For those concerned with possible wear and tear rub them with a little beeswax. If the points are not pointy enough or too pointy just use a little extra fine sand paper to get them right for you. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I can't figure out why Amazon has put these in the Office Products category.",4 "Good value As an experienced knitter, I love using Clover bamboo needles. I've seen more and more bamboo needles on the market and at this price, I had to give this product a shot. These definitely feel lighter and cheaper than Clover. The tips are not as smooth as other needles that I have in my stash. I tend to dent the tips a bit more than usual using these. I might try to use a little mineral oil to ease the yarn on and off the needles more fluidly.I love the assortment of the package and it has been very convenient to start last minute projects and fix gauges knowing that I have every size at home.",3 "Totally worth it! I was a little skeptical when I ordered these, but I thought, ""Meh, if they suck, they were cheap and they're a good back up for lost needles."" I was very pleasantly surprised! Yes, they are not Clover brand. They are also not $13 a set. I have been using these for about a year, and I find them to be just fine. And for the price, they are better than just fine.",3 "Great Value! These are great needles for the price. I have used them quite a bit so far. They are decent quality and work well.",4 "Great deal! I considered rating this five stars, but five stars are for stuff I absolutely adore, like addi turbos and harmony wood from knit picks. So these aren't there. But you know what? They also don't cost nearly as much! I didn't have any split wood or any of the issues other reviewers mentioned. I think they're actually pretty comparable to some hiya hiya DPNs I have, but at a fraction of the cost. They're clearly sized and sizes are accurate, pretty durable (yes, it would be fairly easy to break the size 1--duh), smooth, and can get the job done. So if you want a very complete set of DPNs (from toothpick to Lincoln log) at a reasonable price, this is an awesome set.",3 "Nice needle set! I was pleasantly surprised when this DPN set came in the mail. They were very high quality for a bargain price. The needles are extremely smooth and free of any splinters or areas that would snag. They are also nice and strong. Then to get 14 sets with 5 in each for such a great price, I would recommend these to anyone interested. You basically get a complete set for a price you could pay for one size. I am very pleased. They also were shipped quickly and arrived in good condition.",4 "Good Product I love my set of bamboo needles! I can start a project whenever I want since I have most of the sizes with this set. I recently knit a hat with the size 9 needles, and the needles got a bit dented at the tips from rubbing together a little too hard. I can live with it, though. It's a great set for both beginners and advanced knitters.",3 "Fantastic I ordered these because a friend of mine told me about them. I'm usually not a fan of bamboo needles but i was interested by the fact that they have the larger needles(11 and up) so I figured for the price I'd give em a shot. I haven't had a chance to use the bigger ones yet but I have used some of the smaller ones and I'm quite happy with them. In fact i find that I've been using them more then my other double pointed needles. I do find that when it comes to the small ones(about 3 and under) i have to be a little more careful because I'm used to the metal ones that i don't have to worry about breaking but the bamboo do have a little bit of give anyway so that's a plus for me",4 "good quality product for the price These have worked very well in the several months I have used them. They are sturdy and light and do an excellent job of being the right slickness without letting stitches fall off the needle too easily. Worth the money for sure.",4 "Great Product Great product, quick shipper. I have been very happy with these knitting needles. I received 14 sizes for about the cost of two. Now I can share with my DIL!",4 "Satisfied I truly like the variety of sizes that came with this set. I was, however, surprised to find that these bamboo needles are not the same sizes as my metal needles. I am fairly confused by this. They do knit fairly nicely, though I am not accustomed to having a needle that actually grabs the yarn as I am working. I think I actually prefer the metal ones.",2 "Great buy The needles are very nice and comfortable to use. I probably will also order another set in a shorter length.",4 "Absolutely wonderful! I've knitted for more than 40 years (there, I've admitted it, lol), and have used all kinds of needles. These bamboo needles are terrific! I got the 8"" ones, so I can use them when 6"" or 7"" aren't quite long enough, but circular needles are too long (even with a very short cable), and I don't want to fool around with a magic loop. And if I attach point protectors on one end, I can even use them as short, single point needles.Bamboo needles in the sock sizes tend to break very easily (if only I could afford to buy all my needles in ebony), but the carbonized patina used for these needles seems to make them much more durable. No, they're not ebony, and I don't expect them to have the endurance of ebony, but 14 sets of five needles each cost less than one set of ebony. If you're used to metal needles, bamboo will seem somewhat ""sticky"" to you, but I prefer wood/bamboo because when I use metal needles, stitches occasionally fall off if I'm not watching carefully.I've found the finish to be uniformly even, with no rough patches, no splinters, and the tips are somewhat rounded so they don't tend to split my yarn. And it's nice to know they're from a renewable resource. I have many (many, many, lol) Clover bamboo needles (but let's face it - you can never have too many), and these are every bit as good, at a fraction of the cost of the Clover brand.",4 "You get what you pay for... Pros:Cheap, very nice feel, smooth finish, many different sizes. Did not catch yarn.Cons:Cheap. The tip of one of the smaller ones snapped barely halfway into a project.Bottom line:You get what you pay for. I do not recommend buying this product.",1 "Great product for the price These are great little needles for the price. They are nice and smooth but not slippery. All the needles are uniform in size and each is marked with the size. I would buy these again.",4 "9' double point needles Great buy ... all the sock and hat needles I could wish for. Plus saved a lot over yarn store purchases.",4 "LOVE THESE NEEDLES! The set of 9" needles are VERY nicely made. Smooth with not too pointy tips , nice warm feel to them.",4 "It is great to have them all These are nicely made. Work well. A lot more affordable than buying each size as needed. Have enjoyed using them.",4 "Nice price Great price for the variety of sizes. Love these to make lots of different knitted items. Recomend these for anyone who likes to knit.",4 "Not bad for the price Pro: I love having all the different sizes. The large needles make for very quick knits.Con: These needles are not very smooth and the smaller sizes are a bit flimsy.These are very cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase.",2 "Good value for the price. I've not had any of the splintering or breakage mentioned by other buyers. They're a decent set of DPNs. I mainly bought this set to round out the sizes that I didn't already have (and thereby probably don't use very often). I've used them on several projects already.I did have one of them warp quite a bit while in my bag but that was really my own fault for not storing them properly. I was pleased that it didn't break, however. I've had DPNs that are far more expensive warp, as well. It's not exactly uncommon.Bottom line: It's a great value for the price, especially if you're looking to round out your collection.",3 "review for double pointed needles Carbonized Patina 7" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles 14 Sizesthey are great. I Love having all of the sizes. They are smooth, the yarn slides on them very good",4 "great value and price this set of needles was a great purchase. ive been buying sets of needles individually and that can be quite costly(around $8 a set in stores). now i have every size i need and at a very affordable price. always like bamboo needles versus metal. stitches seem to stay on the bamboo better for me when working with dpns.",4 "Better than my expensive needles! I love these knitting needles. I have a few sets that I had bought at a yarn store and were really expensive. I decided to give these a try because the price was so much better than the ones at the store here and I wanted either wood or bamboo. I couldn't have been more pleased with them. I like them much better than the sets that I bought for about $10 per set of 5 needles and with these you get several sizes for about $25. I'm planning on buying another set of the 5"" ones for smaller pieces. These are great for the price.",4 "Great needles on the cheap I've been really wanting both bamboo and double pointed needles for a while, so I was excited when I saw the great price on these. I've started using them, and they are GREAT! No splintering so far, the points are perfect. A couple did come with some slight bowing, but wood is going to warp no matter what so I don't fault the manufacturer. All in all, I am very pleased and would highly recommend them.",4 "Great product for the price Lots of needles. They are not as smooth as the more expensive ones but they work. Save me time going to stores every time I need new needle size.",3 "Great Value This purchase was a great buy. I love to knit socks with different weights of yarn, so it is great to different sizes like this assortment does.",4 "review This product was shipped so fast and the seller was great to work with. the needles are pretty good too. they are smooth but not as slippery as i would like but they still work great.",3 "Carbonized Patina 7"" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles This is a wonderful package of double pointed needles. I love knitting with wooden needles and for knitting socks they don't slip out of the stitches. I've found that the points are good and the finish is excellent. The small 2.75 do bend a little while working but not an issue for me. I highly recommend this cost effective way to knit.",4 "Bamboo Double-Pointed Needles What an amazing bargain! Usually, one set costs $10 at Michael's - this product gave me 14 sets for under $30!!!!",4 "Good Value These needles seem comparable to any of the other bamboo ones I've purchased. They are smooth and stamped with size and you get 5, not 4, to a set. Great deal to get sizes 3 to 10 DP needles for a third of the retail price!",3 "DOUBLE POINTED KNITTING NEEDLES COMPLETES MY COLLECTION NO NEED TO STOP A PROJECT IN THE MIDDLE TO GO BUY NEEDLES. ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I KNIT ALL NIGHT AND NO CRAFT SHOPS ARE OPEN AT THAT TIME.",3 "Good needles--great price I received my Starwood dpns earlier in the week after a very quick delivery. I have used a few of the larger sizes for my decreases when working on hats and slippers. They work just fine--no snagging.Actually, I prefer these bamboo needles to the few aluminum dpns I have used in the past; as a new knitter, I have difficulty keeping stitches on the needles as I am working on them. There is just the right amount of friction between the yarn and needle to keep everything where it needs to be :)",4 "Good products - Good service You have good products. There is also a market for afghan, circular afghan/tunisian hooks.",3 "great needles! being an avid knitter, this was one of the greatest values i ve bought this year. unlike steel or aluminum, bamboo needles are so easy on your hands; your hands wont hurt because the needles are warm, not cold. i love them! not to mention, you will have all the double pointed needles you will need in one collection, and the price is right!",4 "Nice! These needles arrived today and I am 4 rows into a new hat. I was a bit concerned about the review that mentioned splintering. I am glad to say that of all of the needles I checked, not one had that problem. I did find some that were not entirely straight, but they are smooth to the touch. The points are slightly rounded at the tip, but they are doing well so far. We'll see how they stand up to wear.",4 "Needlenut These bamboo dpn are great, and what a great buy. I find when working with the bamboo they actually aid in the yarn not falling off.",4 "Fabulous find. LOVE having the right size whenever the knitting bug hits. Much better value than purchasing each size individually. Bamboo is nice to work with too.",4 "got 'em all! very well made, almost all the sizes you will ever need. I have been using them consistantly and they are smooth and easy to work with. Especially like the longer length.",4 "needle sizes I just got these needles and am a beginning knitter. I don't know if I'll need the really small ones but I ordered them because I needed a size 6,7,and 8 for a couple of projects I'm starting. They were cheap enough to get the whole set since I've never used DPNs, I won't have a lot invested. Unfortunately, my set didn't come with a size 7. It contains a 6, 6.5, and 8. So if you REALLY need the sizes listed, don't count on getting them.",2 "great for the price These needles are great for the price. My only complaint about them is they are ""soft"" and I feel like they dig into each other while knitting. That doesn't really affect the quality of the piece I'm knitting so in the long run it doesn't matter. That being said, I've only used the larger needles of the set at this point and don't know if the smaller ones will break easily or not.",3 "AWESOME! I LOVE the feel of these needles, and the length is perfect!This set is amazing, even the smaller ones. First time I used them, I thought I might break them, but they withstoodmy knitting, and I love them!!I highly recommend this DPN set!!",4 "Happy knitting! I'm pleased with the price of this set of bamboo needles. I was expecting 8"" needles to feel or be longer than I am accustomed to, but they are just as comfortable as my usual 7"" needles. They are a little less pointy than I would prefer, but this can be easily remedied by sharpening the tip with a pencil sharpener and filing with an emery board and a coat of clear nail polish to work into the tight stitches.",4 "Great Value! These needles are great, and you can't beat the price. They knit smoothly and easily. I am considering buying other sets in different lengths as there is a good variety available. The shorter lengths are great for socks and making seamless sleeves for sweaters.",4 "9:double point bamboo knitting needles. I am very pleased with this product. Have only used 1 set so far but think the construction and variety is super great.",4 "bamboo knitting needles They are great for the price. I haven't had a problem with any of them so far and have had them for months.",4 "Ready to knit some socks??? These double pointed needles look and feel great!! I am just beginning to learn to knit socks, both starting from the top and starting from the toe. Excitement in just the thought of the fun socks we will be wearing in our family this winter!!",4 "nice sharp points I have already used the size 2 for knitting a pair of socks... I love the sharp points that pick up the thinner thread used for socks.",4 "Very good product Very good product, great price, very fast delivery. I will be doing business with this seller again.",4 "almost perfect They would have been perfect if the smaller ones were stronger. They warp easily making them very difficult to use. I don't use the smaller sizes frequently butI could see this being a real problem for others.",3 "Incredible bargin I received these as a Christmas present and must say that it was one of the best gifts I've received in years! I have only been knitting for a couple years so I admit that I am no expert on needles, but I consider the quality for the price of these needles to be unmatchable.Now, if you'll excuse me, our first baby will be here in a couple of months and I need to get back to my knitting. :)",4 "wonderful needles These were so reasonably priced and I love how easy the yarn moves. I make socks for the family and these are the best.",4 "Great set of inexpensive needles I couldn't believe how affordable all of these needles were. If I had purchased these at a retail store, It would have cost me well over $100.00. Well worth the money I spent.",4 "Great Value This complete set of double point needles are well made and will be perfectly adequate to my needs as an amateur knitter. The price for the set is less than half what it would cost if each size were purchased individually.",4 "Bamboo set These are great for the price! They knit comfortably no slivers or split tips. I like them better than the Brittanys I was buying at $7.25 a set. I have been knitting for about two years with all different kinds of needles and these are great. I have not used the 0's yet though, and cannot say if they a re very sturdy or not. But all in all even if they are not the low price you pay for the set makes it worth it.",3 "knitting for everyone! Keep your receipt! These are a great way to get a bunch of needles for your knitting needs without breaking the bank, a way to get knitting to the masses!I will say, they are not as smooth as other bamboos I've used, they have a bit more resistance. I did have a needle splinter as well, which was annoying halfway through my project, as it snagged the yarn. But I contacted the company (I tried to reach them through Amazon, they didn't get the message, I had saved the receipt and their e-mail is on that, and they responded immediately) and they priority mailed me a new set of the size right away. So make sure you save your receipt!",3 "Bamboo DPNs I am very unhappy with the needles I received. They are in no way ""smooth."" Granted I have only used the size 1 and 2 so far for socks. However, I am having to knit so loosely to be able to slid the yarn across the needles that I fear my socks are going to be too big. Also one of the needle points appears to have a split in it because it keeps getting caught on the yarn. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone. I do have to agree that they are good for the price. But it is also true that you get what you pay for.",1 "No substitute for Takumi I needed a lot of DPNs and couldn't afford to top off my small Takumi collection. I was surprised at how many sizes of DPNs were included - I now nearly have a complete set! But they are no substitute for Takumis. The ends are very sharp, so these needles would not be suitable for children. The needles are not *that* smooth, but if you are used to using DPNs, the needles should be fairly easy to adjust to.All in all, the value is great for the number of sets you get. The quality is so-so but not terrible.",2 "Great Value These needles are a wonderful value when compared to what you would pay for individual sets of one size. Fast shipping and nice quality bamboo dpns.",4 "Good Value I got these needles months ago as a gift from my mother. She got them on sale. I've done a couple of pairs of socks, finished off a hat, and used them as a cable needle for a scarf. They were the first DPNs I used. The only other kind of DPNs I've used since are metal.Wood Quality: I only *just* bought a set of Takumi needles so I haven't knit with them yet but M. Fugami is right. Takumi needles are smoother than the Oriental Touch needles. I like that my stitches don't just slide off of these needles but if you knit tightly or need to knit tightly for a project it could slow you down.I ended up staining the size three needles when I knit some black yarn with it. Be careful to keep it from anything that has a color/ink that will rub off on things.Points: The points of the smaller needles are sharper than the points of the larger ones. I think that's why some reviews say they're too blunt and others say they're too sharp. You'll want to use point protectors on the sharper ones.Overall: I've been happy with them and they suit how I knit.",3 "Definitely worth the money! These DPNs are awesome!! First, they're definitely worth the price. Second, they're made of bamboo not plastic. And third, you get 14 sets of 5 needles each (not 4 mind you). If you're one who switches between 4 and 5 needles or have projects that call for 4 or 5 then you've got the choice to make. One issue with my needles is that some of them warped ever so slightly, not enough to stop me from knitting comfortably. I would have given them a 4 star rating for this reason except the price is still unbeatable and totally outweighs that minor fault. They're also slightly flexible, which is nice for those tight knitters who are afraid to break the needle. They are also wax polished instead of coated with a chemical polish like some others which results in them feeling much more natural to the touch and a beauty to knit with. I'm so in love with these that i'll probably end up getting the 5 and 9 inch versions as well.",4 "<3 these! i love these! i ordered them because i was new at using dpn's & pretty much knitting altogether! i bought a few sizes at hobby lobby (metal), but wasn't familar with matching yarn and my gauge and needle size. so i thought....do i want to have to keep putting my projects - or better described as experiments at that point - on hold until i can get back to hobby lobby for different sized needles, or do i want to order this set & have tons of sizes right at home? bought the first set - 9 inch - Chrismas of '08 & bought a 7 inch set a few weeks ago. 7 inch for socks, slippers, and gloves - 9 inch for hats, scarfs, etc. i read that if they do bend you can stick them under the faucet and dampen them then roll them on a table & the will straighten easily. they must be tough because i leave them everywhere, car, couch, i did have a set mildew a bit because i left my project out in the rain. ;) if anyone happens to read this that has not discovered [...] - google it right now! millions of free patterns & endless info & help! search me - loripeden!",4 "Awesome for the price For the price of this product it was absolutely worth purchasing. The smaller needle sizes aren't as sturdy as some of my more expensive pairs. However, it was well worth the cost all in all!",4 "Not for serious knitters! While I can't deny the value of this product, I do take issue with the quality. This item was placed on my wishlist because I felt bad asking for all sizes of Clover dpn's, and I received the needles as a gift for the 2010 holidays. I was initially very excited to start knitting on them. I started by using the #2 set to knit some booties and about 2 rounds in, one of the needles literally split down the middle, while another one splintered at the tip. Beyond that, they were flimsy and I felt as though it would be very easy for me to snap the needle in two if I exerted minimal force. The were bending in my hands. It was like knitting on toothpicks. So, one of my sets of needles now ruined, I frogged and restarted the project on #3. These seemed only slightly more sturdy. The needles are way too grippy, not smooth at all! The points of the needles are inconsistent. Even within the same set, I will find needles tips that are almost rounded, coupled with blunt needles and pointy needles. My biggest problem is that the wood is SOFT! After having worked exactly ONE project on my #3 & #5 sets, the needles are all dinged and dented as if they'd been chewed on. I couldn't understand how these got there, as this has never happened with any of my other needles. I eventually realized the dents were caused by 1) my fingernails and 2) pulling the yarn tight to complete odd stitches like p2tbl. I don't think that I will ever use any of these needles again. I will, with bravado this time, be adding the Clover/Takumi needles to my wishlist to give me a complete set of *quality* dpns. What a shame.",1 "Great product and price I was very happy to find that these bamboo double points were smooth and lovely in the hand. I like bamboo because I am relatively new to knitting and my stitches don't fall off them like with metal needles. For a beginner not ready to make a big investment in needles, the price was GREAT. What a joy to find that the needles were as good as the price! Also, the fact that each set is packaged separately and each needle is marked with its size helps me keep them in an orderly fashion.",4 "love bamboo needles I was very pleased with the needles and the amount of time it took to receive them after ordering.",3 "Great bamboo needles! I love these needles. They are cheap but very good quality. I will continue to purchase my bamboo knitting needles from this seller.",4 "I love these My needles arrived very quickly, and I used them immediately. They are all extremely smooth and light. A few of the dpns had a slight curve, but not enough to be a detriment to my knitting. They are also noiseless but for the sound of the yarn moving over them. I love them, and I'm giving my old aluminum set away!",4 "Seasoned knitter for 36 years and I LOVE THESE!! I received this set from my husband to replace all the Clover dpn's that had been eaten by my chihuahua puppy. In the past, I've ONLY purchased Clovers and other high-end needles because I just couldn't take the chance on these needles. I knew they were a great price. And you gotta love that you get virtually every size you'll ever need. But I knit professionally, and when I need a needle, I need it now. Anyway, I've been systematically going through this set since Christmas and so far -- THEY ARE FANTASTIC! Whodathunkit? No splinters (like I got with my Knit Pick dpns), no cracks, all smooth and lovely. And these are stamped with their sizes just like my Clovers. My needle holder literally bulges with all the dpns I now have. I'm going to look into purchasing the circs too because I'm hoping they are just as good as the dpns. I should note that I rarely knit with acrylics or other synthetic yarns. I'm strictly an animal fiber girl (wool, alpaca, quiviet, etc.) and these needles are perfect for those fuzzy, grippy yarns. Cheers!",4 "7 inch double point bamboo knitting needles I love bamboo knitting needles. I previously bought the set of 9 inch dp needles (14 sets of 5 pieces) thinking that would complete my set(s) of double points. I use them for mittens, hats, center-out squares, tube scarves and toys as well as socks. I can use the longer ones for toys or larger squares or sleeves but I wanted the shorter ones as well since I have multiple projects going and could use multiple sets of dp needles. They are not as smooth as my beloved Chrystal Palace bamboos, or even as nice as the Clover or Plymouth needles but at this price, I'm not complaining and would recommend them for most typical knitting.",4 "Great value I am very happy with these needles and since the value is so cost effective, what's not to love?The needles have just the right amount of friction so that the yarn does not slip on the needles asthey do on aluminum needles, and I appreciate this, so for me, these are great needles for the cost.The retail cost in a yarn store for just one circular needle is normally approx. $11.00/ needle. You do the math.FYI: on double pointed needles, it's very crucial that the yarn does not slip on the needles easily.",4 "Good price, good quality I wanted to hate these because they were made in China and I'm trying like the dickens to buy AMERICAN. Had no choice in the matter-- it seems that just about all of the dpns I looked at were made somewhere else. Anyhoo, these needles knit well (I've used the size 6s and 7s already). Well labeled, smooth (the wool yarn that I was using NEVER caught), and will improve with use, I'm sure. Good buy. Oh, and well marked, too. I guess other folks had issues with this in the past, but the sizes were easy to see and I'm darn near blind.",4 "High quality needles I have been knitting 6 years, and have used a lot of needles. These needles are sturdy, grip the yarn just enough so your work doesn't slide off. Very comparable to the Clover brand. I wish I would have got a couple inches longer, but that is just a personal preference. I made myself a needles holder w/ pockets for each size. It is SO great to have every size and roll up the needle holder and take them with you anywhere. The whole roll fits in my little zipper knitting bag.",4 "Lots of OK Needles You do get what you pay for. Which, in this case, is a whole lot of needles of okay quality. Some of them were not as smooth as I could have wished. The sizes weren't as perfectly even as I could have wished either. However, you get a lot of them. And, since I'm an occasional hobby knitter more than anything else, this was good enough for my needs.These needles are also shorter, which makes them easier for me to carry around. And, I can carry them on airplanes (which, based on my last flight, I can apparently no longer do with metal knitting needles).",2 "Knitting needle collection Received product promptly. Each set of needles separately packaged and clearly marked with size. Very satisfied with the product.",4 "Woo-Hoo! These were GREAT! I was kinda worried that I would have to put up with a little loss of quality for such a great price, but these needles are excellent. The texture is perfect - the stitches slide easily when you want them to, but stay put when you put your knitting down. I am NEVER going back to metal or plastic. And what luxury, to always have just the size needles I need!",4 "hard to mess up! Unlike circular knitting needles, these double-pointed needles don't have any join or anything that could be poorly constructed and break off. They're really just pointy pieces of wood!This is a great price to get the whole set and be able to make pretty much anything without having to run out and buy a new set of knitting needles. Yeah, it would be great to have every size of circular needle, but this set of DPN's will work in a pinch! And of course they're great for small items.I have been very happy with these - why pay more?",4 "Amazing deal! I've only played with a couple of the sizes so far but these are just too awesome to pass up! $25 is an amazing deal for so many and it's so awesome to just have them all, not worry about missing certain sizes!!",4 "Great value Bought these to replace my double point needles that were accidentally thrown away. I have been very happy with these, have had them for a couple of months now. Have made a couple projects: hats, gloves. All have withstood my tighter-than-normal tension knitting. Great product!",4 "Too busy knitting! I haven't tried all of the needles but the ones that I have tried are great. I've been knitting continuously on #4's and #6""s. I will definitely order from them again. It feels good to have so many quality needles at such a bargain!",4 "love them I am trying my first pair of socks and these needles are working wonderfully!! I love the price! I would purchase these again!",4 "Great Value and Quality As a long time knitter I must say that these needles are great. The quality is good and they knit smoothly.",4 "Amazing Value These needles are an AMAZING value for the price. They would cost so much more if I would have bought them individually at a craft store. I highly recommend them. Very high quality!",4 "What a bargain I was a bit skeptical regarding quality given the great price. No worries - the finish is a little different from needles costing 4 times as much but the quality is great.",4 "Nice Introductory Set I received these as a gift at just the right time as I've been learning how to knit socks.While these aren't particularly smooth on the tips (one of my number 4 needles was particularly scritchy), I simply sand them down as needed with an emery board and they're good to go.For the price, this is a great way to get a large array of dpns. The fact that they're in sets of 5 is even better as you can either use all 5 for a project, or use 4 and keep the final one in reserve.A nice feature is that the size of each needle is etched into each needle. I took a pen and wrote the size at the top of each bag, too, so that when I rummage in my needle case I can come up with the correct size more easily.It's a good bargain.",3 "Great product! This is a great deal- the needles are smooth and wasy to handle. Highly recommends",4 "7"" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles 14 Sets of 5 Pieces per set (70 pieces in total) I am just learning to knit at 67 yrs old. What a time to start, but I figure it's never too late. So I purchased this set of double point needles. I find that they are very easy to work with. I have a big problem with losing stitches, so these needles are very nice, because they allow me to knit without losing my stitches. As a novice and someone with Carpel Tunnel and Arthritis in both hands I have difficulty with knitting and crocheting, but find these needles very easy to handle. I would recommend them to anyone just starting out or experienced. Hope this helps anyone looking for good needles at a bargain price.",3 "Great deal I was very pleased with the needles. They will be completely adequate for the times that I have to use double-pointed needles. Shipping was fast and I'm recommending them to friends in my knitting group!",4 "Good but not great. Knitting with these needles is comfortable. The yarn tends not to slide as easily as with aluminum or plastic needles. I have knitted several pairs of mittens so far and the needles are curling a bit. This is not a serious problem in as far as they will not roll off the table if you lay them aside for a moment.",2 "Great Bargain I just hate having to buy needles every time I start a project so on a frustrated whim purchased this set. I have been very pleased. I have the needle size I need always at hand. I do not find the quality significantly inferior to higher priced needles, although I am mostly using these needles briefly at the end of a project when it comes off the circular needle.",3 "So far so good I love that I have the variety of sizes to choose from. These are long enough that you can use them as straight needles on smaller projects, such as scarfs, etc. They are a little rougher than aluminium or polymer knitting needles, so that keeps the yarn from sliding off of them. On the larger sizes the somewhat blunt tips prevent you from separating your yarn which is great. So far I have used the size 10 and size 13 needles with great success. They work nicely and are quiet!",4 "Beginner Knitter I've used a couple of different sizes and so far I have no complaints. I bought a set of Clover DPN and I haven't noticed any difference in quality compared to these but there's a big difference in price between the two companies. I'm keeping them in their packaging because I don't know if they can dry out, especially since I'm living in Phoenix at the moment.",4 "Terrible Buy! Let me start by saying that knitting can be an expensive craft and I purchased these needles in a variety pack even though I knew they may not be top quality. However, I was not prepared for the horrible quality of these needles. First, I found them to be extremely flimsy. I have eaten with disposable chop sticks from chinese take out that were more sturdy. Secondly, the manufacturer did not bother to taper the points so forget about sliding them through delicate stitches. The effort it takes to use these needles made me want to give up. Lastly and most importantly this product is DANGEROUS! There was no sanding done at the points and I actually got cut two times from the wooden shards sticking out that you cannot see at first. The needles ripped my yarn apart and left me with bleeding fingers. Save yourself the same mistake and do not buy this! Spend a few more bucks and avoid this company and their terribly made products!",0 "Good purchase Any knitter can see the value in this price so the first thing I did was check the reviews, mostly good and few mentions of maybe a little splintering but not mine and they didn't need any wax at all.",4 "Silky Smooth I haven't actually used these yet, but they feel smooth and sleek without any knicks or splinters. It pretty much comes with every size I could ever need for a really good price.",3 "Good needles, great value! I got the 8in Double Pointed Bamboo Knitting Needles in 14 assorted sizes.The price is awesome and the needles have been wonderful to date. I've used four of the sizes so far; 4, 6, 8, & 11. They've been marvelous, and I love that I can use double pointed needles instead of circular, which helps me keep costs down as I slowly build up my knitting supplies. There are circular needles offered like these double pointed needles, which I will get around to acquiring some day. I figured initially the double pointed needles were the most versatile option, as they can function as straight, circular, and double pointed.I have yet to knit with the tiny sizes, so no comment yet on whether they may be too bendy or potentially break. I think that perhaps even if the tiny ones broke it would still be a good price and value for the larger, sturdier sizes.The things I have noted, not so much concerns as observations:-My cats thought the end of the needles looked interesting to nibble/chomp on. Generally, I make a point to keep my knitting somewhere safe, but I set it down briefly too near a cat and it chomped a little on the tip. Due to the soft nature of the bamboo there were some marks and a little splintering. It rubbed down to a smooth surface, so it doesn't interfere with the yarn, but there are still little tooth dents. They make me smile when I see them, I don't view it as a casualty since no needle was broken, it just gives them character. Just be careful around pets and perhaps even children, if you are a chewer yourself, or bite things when you are frustrated. The soft nature of the bamboo will react permanently to such harassment.-The second issue of note is that one of the yarns I was knitting with bled onto the tips of the needles. It was Paton's Shetland Tweed, probably something to note more regarding the yarn, but again the soft nature of the bamboo also allows it to be absorbent/markable to a degree. So far it doesn't seem to have a negative effect either, just gives character to my #8's and I can always pick them out without reading the sizes.Btw, I love that the needles sizes are marked on all of the needles. It is so convenient. I've currently misplaced my needle size card thing so my unmarked needles are wallowing in anonymity for now.Over all, I love these needles enough I'll probably eventually get their circular siblings. No complaints or troubles encountered to date. For the price it's worth it. Even if you loose or break a needle you're still functional with four. Beyond that the price is fair for even half of the amount of needles, so if you don't like the tiny ones you still got a good deal on medium and large sizes. If you don't like knitting with them at all, they'll make a lovely modern art arrangement in a vase, hair sticks for buns and other up dos, or a great gift for a friend who needs to beef up their knitting supplies. Be creative and enjoy!Fear knot the knitting!",3 "I like 'em. I'm new to knitting and, therefore, don't have a ton of experience with needles. I bought these because they were just too good of a price to pass up. The really small sizes might be pretty fragile (they look it) but I don't know that any wooden needles in small sizes would seem that much more sturdy. It's hard to have faith in the sturdiness of something that resembles a toothpick. Currently, I'm learning how to knit in the round with the #7 needles and they're great. I like that they hold the yarn better than metal needles would (it doesn't slip around and there's little danger of the needle sliding out completely by itself).I have two wishes right now: 1) that the sizes were marked more clearly (they're stamped on the needles in the middle in a tiny font) and 2) that they came with something to store the needles in (there are a LOT of needles and I think they'd be easy to misplace.)I figure, even if only a few of the sizes end up being useful, I've still saved money since a single pack of dpn at Michael's can cost $4+.",3 "Amazing quality for the price! These needles are just as good as any expensive brands. I've had them for six moths already and have used them for various projects esp. for knitting up christmas gifts. I even used the size 1's for mittens and didn't have problems with them. They are like 9 in toothpicks but worked quite well. They did warp a little from continual use. They have not splintered or broken. They're extremely smooth. Prior to buying these I only used metal ones but this bamboo needles are much better and I never lost stitches on my work bc a needle slipped off like it does on metal one's. Overall I'm very satisfied with my purchase. If you're new to knitting then this is definitely a great investment.",4 "Good product, Good deal, Fast shipping! So far I have knit a hat on the #8's, a purse on the #11's and #15's, and socks on the #1's,#2's, and #3's. Work just fine, no issues. They arrived fast too.",4 "very pleased I am a resurgent knitter, having learned 20 years ago and recently picked it back up. I am delighted with this purchase. The craftsmanship is very good on these needles, the bamboo is smooth, and I have been happy with how they feel in the hand. I got the 17"" and 24"" circular sets and also the 7"" DP set. They are even better after they've been used, because the natural oils from your skin tent to make the wood even smoother, which helps the yarn glide a little better. Overall, very very pleased with such high quality and such low price.",4 "excellent value for dpn's Excellent value for a full set of dpn's. Not quite as smooth (in the lacquered sense, not in that they're rough) as clover bamboo needles, but the low price more than makes up for that tiny aesthetic drawback. I have their straight needles as well, which are made exactly the same and would highly recommend these needle sets to anyone who's looking for a full set at a low price.",4 "great! I haven't tried them yet but I did inspect them when I got the needles, just because of the other reviews on here. I am a little concerned about the smaller needles, though they seem like they would be sturdy enough, as long as I use the right yarn and nothing too heavy or bulky for a small needle (which probably isn't the right to do for any sort of knitting with such small size needles anyway). They are rather smooth without being overly waxed out, so I think they'll have good grip and hold. They are warm to touch (I've always used metal needles so far) and a certain organic comfort to it, maybe because it is wood/bamboo. The points are sharp enough without being too sharp or too blunt.",3 "great quality and great value 9"" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles 12 Sets of 5 Pieces per Set (60 Pieces in Total)The shipment arrived very fast. I immediately used one set to knit a hat. The needles are sharp, sturdy, smooth, and straight, with superb value. I am very happy with them. Initially I was going to buy just one set from a local national chain store, but the needles were crooked and shorter (7 inches) and they cost about $10.00 including tax. Ideally I only need 5 sets from Amazon(i.e. size 2,4,6,8,10), but at this price I don't mind to get all 12 sets. May be I can give the other sizes to my friends.",4 "Good assortment of needles I kind of took a chance on this since its not the brand my wife normally uses but she is well satisified with the quality.Nice assortment, good price, arrived on time... its all good.",4 "Perfect Choice I felt certain I had sent a review earlier, but I will do it again.These double-point knitting needles were required for me to complete a birthday sweater for our great-grandson. When I ordered them I was hoping they would arrive before Thanksgiving. They arrived even faster than I had hoped. I found them to be excellent. Not only are they as smooth as I had hoped, the price was much less than others I had considered. I would make such a purchase again. Amazon is a great source for many of my needs.",4 "The best water colors out there! My 2 year old daughter loves to paint. We went through MANY different sets of water colors, from Melissa and Doug to crayola. My daughter seemed to use the other paints within days, they were messy, or the colors were just not bright enough. The Alex paints are wonderful! My daughter has been painting with them for over a month, the colors don't mix easily, they are bright, and they clean easily. I buy a lot from Amazon and rarely write reviews but I thought these paints definately deserved a great review. We love them!",4 "Better than traditional watercolors This set contains a nice selection of colors (green, black, red, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and blue). Unlike traditional watercolors, these don't run into other colors when they touch on the damp paper. The consistency is somewhat thick which results in vibrant colors which are somewhat opaque when dry. The wells that the individual colors are in are deep enough that water doesn't spill out into the other colors. The brush is of fair quality; good enough for children's activities.",4 "Perfect! These have a more chalky texture than the shiny Crayola ones. My son who's 4 really likes painting with these and now so does my 2 and 1/2 year old daughter. I bought a second set and was having problems with the paints getting moldy and smelling pretty bad, but I now very carefully wash them and dry with paper towel, then let them air dry a bit before putting away. They last a few months even with regular use and make pretty, bright colors on the paper.",4 "GREAT paint set for kids! My 3-year-old granddaughter loves to paint, and this is by far the best watercolor set I've ever seen. Can't say enough good things about it.",4 "Very cute Bought these for a 2yo. They work very well and they clean up pretty good after the fact. They have cute shapes on each color, which is visually appealing. The brush is really cheap, though, so I plan to get her a better brush. We brought them out on a cold winter day and she requested them again later that day.",3 "Large watercolors These are a nice size for young pre-schoolers to use. The colors don't run together as the color containers are wider and farther apart.",4 "Great watercolors Really great watercolor set- very thick blocks of color that will get tons and tons of use. the color intensity is great as well, much better than the store-bought ones with the yellow and black label. Very dense blocks as well; meaning, when you add water they do not immediately denigrate- lasting a very long time. Great product!",4 "These last a long time These last way longer than the average water color paints. Colors more vibrant than many water color paints. Love these.",4 "Great product! My 3 year old wanted a watercolor paintbox and I didn't want to waste money on a super cheap set so I gave this a try. My daughter tends to use too much water, but otherwise the colors are bright and look great!",4 "Best watercolors we've used These are great! The colors are really bright, and the size of each one is generous. We highly recommend them!",4 "Where is white? Good product, fast shipping, however my daughter finds that it is not convenient of missing color white becaure she need light color in her work like light green or light pink but missing white...",2 "I already threw them away I thought these scissors would help with things like cutting edges on photographs and other delicate scissor jobs that are hard to keep strait. I was completely wrong. They are clunky, awkward and unbalanced because of the bulbous plastic laser attachment so they feel terrible to cut with, on top of which the laser is of no use at all. There is no reason to buy these scissors. They are junk.",0 "useless laser The scissors work well but they are bulky. Over hyped laser is useless and time consuming as you have to draw a line, project the laser then follow it. Laser keeps my cat entertained but no much use for straight cutting. Do not buy.",1 "bad batteries I bought these for gifts-4 of them. Opened one for myself and it didn't work. Opened the battery compartment and the batteries were corroded. On 3 of the 4. Not a great gift!!!",0 "It works, but I have no idea how someone would shred a credit card For a few scissors stuck together, it works well shredding a few sheets of paper. It is hard to get it to cut thicker things than this. Much more compact than an actual shreder, and better than just tearing up the bills.",2 "Laser scissors Purchased for a Christmas present. When the person opened it and tried to use them it would not work. Checked batteries and it was not getting a good concection. A wire was loose. Have not been able to fix it.",1 "disappointing I was disappointed with this product. The handle cracked on its first use. You can cut through very thin pieces of paper (such as a single credit card receipt) but even with normal weight paper it jams or gets stuck. It wasn't worth the money. I have more success with snipping at receipts with a regular pair of scissors.",1 "Just doesn't work This was a great idea, and I was very very excited about it. However, it doesn't work. Paper gets jammed in the blades after one cut and it won't do anything else until you've picked it all out. Totally useless. Oh well.",0 "Awesome gag gift for someone in the office Seriously, right? It's a laser on a scissor. Once you get past the fact that running with them is now dangerous to any retina within laser beam distance, you soon realize that using a guide to cut that moves with the scissor is a rather silly idea. Sure you're cuts will be laser straight, but if your hand isn't, well, then...you get the idea.",0 "The scissors work fine but... I received these from my Aunt who purchased them and was disappointed with them and when I said it was a cool concept she let me have them. The scissors themselves work like you would expect from your run of the mill scissors however the laser guide is just gimmicky. The problem with the laser guidance system is that if you turn the scissors slightly the line moves with it so it serves absolutely no purpose. For that reason alone I could not give this a good score however I gave it one extra then the 1 star the laser guidance system would warrant because the scissor portion is perfectly functional.",1 "total boondogle This item sounded like a great idea, but it just doesn't work. The scissors are too bulky and awkward for any normal hand. In addition, the laser shows a straight line, but not necessarily in the direction you meant to go. All in all, a waste of money.",0 "works for me I keep these in my kitchen drawer and sort my mail at the kitchen counter.Snip, snip over the garbage can and sensitive information is gone. Works great for one or two sheets of paper.",4 "shredder scissors, a good tool for your home office A very nice tool for when you have a documentor two that you need to shred, but don't wantto be bothered with using a regular electric shredder.Also, the shredder scissors arrived very quickly.",3 "What was I thinking? I don't know why on earth I bought these things. I guess for a low price, I thought these scissors would be worth trying. I wanted them for cutting a straight line through lengths of fabric.Heh, they were so awful, the laughs were worth the money (that and I now have a new pair of scissors AND my dogs have a new laser toy).The problem? The laser makes this line that you are supposed to cut on...but as you cut and your hand moves, the laser moves, so the whole thing is pointless. Oh well.",0 "Logical fallacy These scissors are based on a logical fallacy that assumes that because a laser shows a straight line, your hand will cut along the same line too.The problem with these scissors is that, because your (shaky) hand guides the scissor blades AND the laser, the line constantly moves along with the blades. Accidentally turn the blade 10 degrees? The laser turns too! This renders the laser utterly useless.I have to say, I'm astonished a company actually went through the entire production process without a single team member realizing that their laser-scissors idea is fundamentally impossible. I think some people need to be fired...",0 "Boo--these are terrible. I was really excited about these scissors after finding them on Sky Mall! I know I'm not the only one who reads that magazine! However, they're really awful. Whatever you cut gets stuck in the blades and you have to constantly pull out pieces of paper to enable you to continue cutting. I was so disappointed!",0 "Idea Does Not Work Who are these reviewers who gave this item five stars? It doesn't even do a good job at shredding one page at time. Unless you antiicpate needing to shred documents on a desert island, forget this product.",0 "Staying on Target They won't help you keep cutting straight, but if you've got a target to point at there won't be a waiver. Extremely good for cutting very long straight lines.",3 "lazer scissors the scissors i ordered i had to return. they were not the lazer scissors were not the one i wanted. also i cancelled a order of a book i ordered dorothy garlock,will you still be mine i wrote and told you that someone had gave me one as a gift. amazon still mailed the book. i need to return this book. thank you lois",1 "Love it, I own 2... For the money, you'd be hard pressed to find a better little box for art or craft supplies. I use one for my drawing supplies, another as a sewing box.",4 "Truely Heavy Duty I have been using this box to carry oil paints, turpenoid in a glass jar, rags, brush cleaner, etc. It has yet to break or make me feel unsafe carrying it by the handle. The latches work amazingly and hold up to heavy use. It can be used with or without the tray inside of it. I took it out so that everything could fit.",4 "Perfect! I needed to get this bin to store my small knitting projects (mostly hats) to keep my kitten from getting into them. The hats in progress are stored in the lower tier and all my accessories (markers, tape measures, row counters, etc.) are stored in the upper tier. It works perfectly and keeps the kitten from being tempted to chew the yarn =^..^=",4 "Happy Camper Received exactly what I ordered which makes me a happy camper! There's no doubt that I'll buy again from this merchant. Excellent service... quality product... sounds good to me!",4 "Die Cutting Sizzix Orig Butterfly & Dragonfly Like this product since I like all things Butterfly & Dragonfly. Works nicely with vellum & color streaked paper as well as other papers & materials.",3 "Great Product I use the Super Satchel Series in my sewing space. These are well-constructed. They are stackable and the handles make them easy to move. Sometimes, I pop the tabs off when closing them because I'm not paying attention. They pop right back on with no problems.I have four types of the Super Satchel boxes. They are the ultimate in flexibility. You should easily be able to configure a workable storage solution for your hobby. This slim one works great for my tracing papers and some sewing tools.I highly recommend these; I can't wait to buy more.",4 "Works well, but this is one 10"" stick, not (10) glue sticks. I ordered this under the impression it was (10) black glue sticks. Part of what led me to believe this was the 10 in the product title, and the item description:""These all-purpose hot melt glue sticks dry black and can be used in either high, low, or dual temperature glue guns. They are perfect for paper, cardboard, wood, and even bonding components to crossover boards. It works well on most porous and non-porous materials. Made in the U.S.A.""Note the words ""glue sticks"" in the first sentence, indicating there are multiples. However, upon receiving it, I discovered it was a single 10"" stick. I also did not like the fact they placed a large bar code sticker on the stick that is difficult to remove without it coming off in pieces or leaving adhesive residue behind. These pieces have to be removed or they will end up on the item you are gluing.The glue adheres well. Since it is for low or high temp guns, it has a low melting point. Overall, it is a good stick as long as you are aware it is one stick and don't mind spending several minutes trying to remove the bar code sticker.I would highly recommend the seller add a quote to the product title (10"") and change the description to 'stick' rather than 'sticks' so it is not so misleading.",2 "BOOOOOOOO I was also the victim of an unscrupulous product description.The listing states 10 NOT 10"" as is the case with most descriptions denoting size and uses the plural STICKS.",0 "Black Glue Stick 10 is purposedly misleading This seller is deceiving the customer with the description ""Black Glue Stick 10""They are playing on the fact that you will think it is 10 black glue sticks, and not the 10 is 10""'s!They list it as the equivalant of Parts Express, but they(parts express) actually sell it for much less, further leading you to believe that it is is a deal for 10 sticks at a cheaper per stick price...Amazon should drop this vendor, further I would suspect that they are also deceiving in their other offerings.As an added problem, the single stick I received had a glue sticker residue that would have jammed in the gun and ruined the gun in the process.Zero Stars",0 "Feel jipped! You ONLY get ONE glue stick for $4.80. Don't fall for the 10 after the description, means it's 10 inches long. You don't get 10 sticks ONLY ONE!!! Feel jipped!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!!",0 "Ridiculous Price for a SINGLE Glue Stick I think the seller is deliberatly trying to deceieve people into thinking they are getting 10 glue sticks when in fact, your getting ONE glue stick.Who would buy JUST ONE glue stick anyway?I added this to my wish list months ago, and when I ordered it, I didn't read the comments.",0 "FALSE ADVERTISING Should have read the other reviews!!!! You only get one stick. Nowhere in the add does it say 10 ""inches"". Bogus!",0 "JUST ONE STICK?!?!?!?! 'Black Glue Stick 10' to me this was supposed to be a pack of 10 sticks.I would never have paid this much for just a single glue stick.I am not at all happy with this purpose.and even more irritated that the hassle of returning them to get my money back isn't worth my time.",0 "Great colors Used them on white fabric, followed the directions, dried it, put in dryer for an hour, washed and dried again. Looks as good as beginning.",4 "Very Pleased Product came in a timely fashion, in good packing shape and am pleased with company.",4 "FITS Fiskars 15"" Fiskars had nothing for their machine . Thougt what the heck . Ordered for my Fiskars 15"" , cut to fit WALA . Works great .",4 "Makes cutting much easier This mat fit into my Carl paper trimmer perfectly and made cutting immeasurably easier. I hadn't realized how much difference the mat made; when I'd tried changing blades and that didn't do it, I tried reading the directions. I use the trimmer for cutting photographic paper, and a precise cut is essential. It's nice that the cutting mat can be reversed, flipped and reversed again, giving many more miles out of it. I keep a few spares in the house at all times; they're cheap and they pay for themselves with the first non-botched cut after I finally swap them in.",4 "Will make your cutter run like new Our rotary trimmer was really old and we thought we needed a new one. Instead, we ordered a new cutting matt, and now it's like our rotary trimmer is brand new and cuts beautifully.",4 "Great Service and Quality Product The company delivered as promised. The product met every expectation.",4 "Thought I was getting glass but it's plastic. This was ordered thinking I was getting a glass pendant. When I received it, it's plastic! Won't look very good on the necklace I bought it for, but it'll have to do since I already purchased.",1 "Good Product The delivery was quick. Something I have come to expect from Amazon. The product is pretty cool. I found out about it in one of my software engineering books. The sheets come stapled together in a box; they were designed to go on an easel. I found that removing the staples and using the sheets that way worked the best. I have had one wall of my living room dedicated for a school project the last few months. They have proven to be very handy. As some others have said, they do not erase very well or easily. Using alcohol with a rag to erase worked like a charm. I would try and avoid using any of the color markers as they stain the sheets.In the future I think I will look for a long term solution. Actually having a large white board is nice. But for some one who is only looking for a short term solution, a few months, this is a great product.",3 "Life altering product These things are incredible...they adhere to wood, walls, and you can pull them down and put them back up anytime (they are static not adhesive), and you write on them easily and erase easily. And you can flip them over and use the back. I have no idea why anyone would thing these are expensive....no installation, no giant thing to eventually have to put in a landfill, and you can move them from one office to another...I mean...first there was the PC, then the WWW, now THIS! They're awesome.",4 "Write on Cling Sheets Great for usage in the classrooms. I cut the sheets and put them in the back of all my bigbooks so that I can work on skills within the context of reading.",4 "Works great for dry erase not quite clingy enough though These work great as a cheap easy solution to having a huge dry erase board in my room. I hung sheets all across my wall and I now have a huge dry erase board for a fraction of the cost and without having the schlep a giant piece of wood into my room. The dry erase function works well, the marker goes on and comes off easily. The only thing that keeps it from receiving 5 stars is its ""cling on"" design is crap. A little tape or teachers sticky-tac fixes that problem so it is not a big deal.",3 "They work great I bought these to take to customer sites for training. The whole package fits in my document carrying tube, with room for a marker/eraser pack. In use, the sheets cling well and erase well. I'll buy them again once I wear out this package. I like them better than easel pads and I suspect they will save me some money throughout the year.",4 "cling sheets The product is great. I use to be able to get it at a local store. I can't any longer which is why I went through amazon.com. However, the packaging was awful. I'll look outside amazon.com. the next time I want to purchase the product. The box was torn, smashed and both ends of the box busted open. Luckily the product is non-breakable. I guess whoever mailed it knew that.",4 "Portable white board Very cool. Can erase if you use a white board marker. But curls up and doesn't ""stay put"" for as long as I'd hoped.",1 "Dry erase sheets The product worked as advertised. For my use it sticks to glass with no problems and removes as easy. Marker doesn't leak through either.",3 "Enh. I wanted white board paint but this is not available. The white board sheets . . . enh . . . they tend to rip when peeling them off the stack, and after a few days they start to roll up and fall off: better with tape! But the real bummer so far is that they really don't erase well . . . I had to do windex on a paper towel and then scrape the marker off with my thumb. Too bad . . .",1 "School Teacher I saw these sheets used in a staff training that I attended at the beginning of the school year. I thought they were a great alternative to the chart paper since I was saving a tree; however they are difficult to erase. I've been told to use the regular (not the low odor) markers because they erase easier. I have to scrub with tissue to get the marker to come off when I use the low odor.As for the static cling...I was tolled to make sure I roll the paper up...this ensure the static cling. Do not fold the paper.",2 "Inexpensive and effective I bought these hoping they would work as an inexpensive alternative to whiteboards on a permanent basis. And they do! I have four of them up in my apartment, they've been up for weeks, and they work extremely well! With good, new pens there's no appreciable ghosting effect (no more than a normal whiteboard), but do be careful with the pen selection: A pen that will ghost badly on a normal whiteboard is effectively a permanent marker on these. Still, can't blame the whiteboard for bad pens, so I give this five stars easily.",4 "Works well in a pinch but not good for long term If you are doing a quick meeting in a room that has no white board this will work. But if you want to use this in your office for brainstorming over a couple of weeks these will fall off the wall in a couple of days.",2 "Not like the old stuff I'm sitting here with my last remaining scraps of an old Avery brand dry erase sheet product I purchased years ago and this product that I ordered recently. One expo marker. I can easily erase the marker from the ancient Avery sheet, hardly any comes off of the new sheet. I've tried expo cleaner, alcohol, acetone, vinegar, windex, 409, water and lots of elbow grease. What good is a dry erase surface that doesn't erase?",0 "Expensive, but just the thing when you need it.. When you need a whiteboard surface and can't bring a whiteboard.Pro: They cling very well to most walls. Easy to write on. Reasonable to erase. Reusable.Cons: Tricky to handle; like plastic wrap they cling to themselves ferociously. Way too expensive or I'd use them more often.",3 "couldn't teach without it I use this product daily teaching 5th grade. I print out vocabulary words, diagrams, math pictures, etc. Paper sticks to the film without adhesives. It's a big time saver. I also used it instead of whiteboard when I worked in schools that had chalk boards.",4 "a hit at the office AMAZINGLY fast delivery--product shipped the same day I purchased it. These sheets are surprisingly thin, but they do indeed cling to just about anything. I've found that they're best on glass or smooth walls. They'll cling to carpet-covered cubicle walls, but then the texture of the wall impedes smooth writing. Depending on the static in the air, written words will either smudge very easily or will require a little more effort to erase. I noted that on the days that things didn't erase as thoroughly as I'd like, a Pledge ""all purpose cleaning wipe"" took everything off the sheets. My co-workers love these and are thrilled that we have them.",4 "Worst Item Yet. The box was open at both ends, and the pad of sheets was pretty much just thrown in. They are in no way 'rubbery' or 'firm', they are stupidly thin, we're talking on the line of plastic wrap. The closest thing I can describe the material to is trash bags. The perforation sucks, its pretty much impossible to not start it splitting down when you tear it.I haven't tried writing on them yet, I'm still trying to flatten out the giant creases and folds resulting in the genius packing job. Could it really cost that much to wrap them around a giftwrap tube???? Yeah they are magnetic, and they stick to most everything, including dog hair and lint and itself.This is the first bad review I've written, but I'm pissed off I spent almost 30 dollars for these. I don't know if I could return them but I would, $27 dollars is absolutely insane. MAYBE I would value them at $15. The packaging job was despicable.Those of you looking for cheap white board for a more permanent application, look at home depot or lowes for that shower board stuff. Its a third of the price and a lot sturdier.Amazon, not happy about this one. I really was pleased in the past, but will start looking elsewhere now.",0 "Convienent, easy and light I purchased this item to use in my medical school training. I study overseas, and am limited by weight and size in what I can bring to school. The cling whiteboard idea appealed to me and I was excited to learn that it fit easily into my suitcase. It arrived via UPS and the box was crushed, but the contests were just fine, albeit a bit creased in spots. My traveling did not improve the creases on the roll, but the sheets stuck to the wall very well. I am currently using ""EXPO"" brand dry-erase markers and I have found that they are difficult to completely erase. I have not yet tried using water to clean off the sheet. I'd highly recommend this for anyone that needs a light-weight convenient whiteboard but isn't too worried about the product suffering from what may be a 1 time use. (There are 35 sheets per package!)",3 "Quality lacking I suppose I shouldn't be surprised due to the low price, but I was disappointed with the quality of this item.1. Sheets are VERY thin & tear easily.2. Almost impossible to get them on a wall without all sorts of creases, air bubbles, etc.3. Static charge doesn't hold up well. Mine were falling down after 2 days.4. This is especially true if you try to reposition a few times.Nice concept, good in a pinch, but not any sort of long term use due to the quality of the material.",1 "Worked for me as advertised I bought this product to create decorations for my classroom for Vacation Bible School. These sheets worked great!!! They stayed up on the room walls (painted smooth drywall) for a two week period. They were easy to write and color on with ""Sharpie"" and ""Expo"" low odor markers. Although I did not try to reuse the sheets marked with ""Expos"", I did have to erase and correct drawing mistakes and most of the color came off. To correct mistakes, I just used tissues or paper towels to wipe off. I think if I used the regular Expo cleaner, all of the color would have come off. When arranging the sheets on the walls, occasionally I would peel one off and put it in a different location and the sheets continued to work very well, even with wrinkles in the sheets. One 27X34 sheet hung up covering a bulletin board with only 2 inches of the full sheet clinging to the wall above the board.Permenant markers leave better color on the sheets than do the Expo markers. With Expo markers, you must not let the ink partially dry then color over or next to it as the first dried ink will be picked up (leaving white patches) by the marker tip when applying new wet ink.I was very pleased with the product as I found that it worked ""as advertised"" for my application.",4 "Item Great! Delivery - NOT The item does just as it should...once you work out the creases from the shoddy packaging and delivery! Great product if you get it in a decent manner.",2 "Fair Super thin so it easily sticks statically as advertised, but didn't erase very well even with brand new dry erase markers. One time use would be ok, but that's not much benefit over normal paper flip charts.",1 "Not as reusable as you'd hope I purchased these for my classroom. They cling well for short periods of time, a day or so. These sheets tear easily making it difficult to detach them from the pad. They are reusable. However, the natural indentations from writing and left over marks make reading from the back of the classroom difficult. You cannot reuse more than three or four times. Overall a decent product but very expensive when you look at how often you have to switch to the next sheet. I found some other stuff that comes in a roll, stays up because it's sticky and easily costs pennies in comparison.",1 "Very cool product that spurs instant conversation I love the static cling on ""white board"" sheets. The only thing I don't like is when they lose their static and begin to fall off the wall. I haven't figured out how to effectively restore the static cling yet, but I probably use these for a longer period of time than they're intended to be used.Highly recommended if for no other reason than to get your prospects or clients to say ""hey, where'd you discover those things? We need those for our business!""",3 "Cling On sheets Excellent product. I travel as an Applications consultants and do system assessments for software. This product allows me to take notes and display them while having the presentation on my laptop. They cling to almost any surface and use the wet wipe markers to allow instant editing. At the end of the day and am able to roll them up and take them back to the hotel or to the office and use them for my write up of the session.They are pricey buy are reusable.",4 "Write-on Cling on sheets Seems to work ok for some purposes. We were trying to solve another problem since our white boards are in bad shape, we thought we would try these cling sheets. They were of some assistance.",2 "Ineffective as a white board I was excited to use these, but found the marker didn't erase, it just smeared. I thought it might just be the brand of markers, so I tried a few. Same result with all of them. I thought it might just be that the writing had been there for a few days. So I tried erasing fresh writing. The result was even worse.My team will end up using these just like regular easel paper. Just more expensive. :-/ Very disappointing.",0 "They were bad quality They would not tear off the pad where its was perforated. It tore off at a angle and ruined the sheet. I expected a better product.",0 "Very short term We bought these thinking that we could use them for informational purposes over a long period. (We'd bought another brand before and they worked wonderfully.) I was incredibly disappointed with these though. The vinyl tore easily, they stayed up on the wall for maybe a day and they weren't true write-on/wipe-off. With a regular dry-erase marker, the writing was permanent.In a fix, these will work, and seem to be the only game in town but I'm going to keep looking.......",0 "Doesn't cling for very long It was okay but the sheets don't cling to the wall for very long. I would reccomend this only for very short presentations",2 "Neat, but I needed to tape it up I like the idea, and I use it often, but it does NOT stick to my wall for very long. It sticks great out of the box, but it falls down after a few weeks. So I tape the corners up. I have normal, painted walls (not brick or anything), so I'm not sure why it won't stick.My conclusion: It's fine, just don't expect it to stay up on its own.",2 "Pleased As Always with Amazon As usual, my order arrived within days of the original purchase date. Every thing was in tact and in good condition and it was just what I was looking for. It's easy to use and very handy.",3 "Clean Sheets I purchased this product for my ESL students to use with the direct instruction portion of a new phonics program. My students are enjoying the product and so am I. Sincere thanks to the seller. So far, it has been money well spent.",3 "White Board Easel Pad I was super excited when I got this because I have been looking all over for one of these! I had one a few years ago that I had bought at Staples and it had like 30 dry erase pages (but did not stick to walls) for about 25 bucks. This one is not as nice as the one I use to have because I've tried several dry erase markers on it and nothing seems to wipe off or erase nicely. It's always left with some kind of marker residue so I end up ripping the sheet off and throwing it away after it gets too yucky looking. The last one I had lasted 1 1/2 school years! This one, I don't see it making it that long. STAPLES what did you do with that awesome white board pad?!?!?",2 "It's basically cellophane This stuff is flimsy, tears easily and you can see right through it.It's nothing like the other whiteboard sheets I've used in the past.",0 "Not bad at all I liked the idea when I saw it at the office. I bought some for home use (kids white board). It has actually worked well, except that you need to make sure your walls are "smooth". We overlooked the fact that our walls have some relatively-fine texture. The paper sticks well to the walls still, but writing on them, while okay, is not as easy as with smooth-finish walls.One paper fell off the wall after a couple of days of not using it. In other occasions, we removed papers and put them aside and then used them later on and they were okay. I think they have to be "charged" by using them, but I'm not sure :)Overall they're not bad.",3 "not a wipe off board This product does not work, yes it clings to the wall, but it does not allow for the dry erase markers to be erased, each sheet can not be re-used as advertised. Highly dissatisfied.",0 "Write on cling on static easel pad Works great. You just need to make sure you wait a few minutes before you wash it off and write over where you washed.",3 "Featherweight for transport This is a very useful product for a professional trainer. The good, old-fashioned whiteboard is now extinct but there are many occasions when you need it still. I ripped off 4 electrostatic sheets, folded them into my suitcase and flew them with me from New Zealand to Australia (5,000 kms). On arrival in my client's training room, I smoothed them against a wall and conducted two days' training using them constantly. I took a soft cloth with me for erasure and they came up perfectly clean again and again with much less fuss than I used to have using a traditional whiteboard with dodgy whiteboard pens and erasers. Great stuff! Take some with you ""in case"". A few sheets weigh feathers!",4 "Reasonable alternative for brainstorming and kids art at home The sheets have two sides. One of the sides does not erase. Test the side that erases well before putting it up on the wall. Great concept, I will definitely buy again.",3 "Wonderful Product!!!! I had my company purchase two of these years ago and since I left the position I have been looking for them ever since...even though I took a couple sheets with me when I left. I love that they stick almost anywhere, which is one of the biggest benefits since you never know which room you will be in for brainstorming, lessons, or meetings. Since they do stick almost anywhere, you can take your sheets with you from day to day or week to week. Others have noted some problems, I have not had any to date. I write left handed (which means as I write my hand goes over what I wrote, so I have to be careful of smearing) and I am a very heavy handed writer (meaning that I push fairly hard on my pens, pencils, and markers), but I have yet to have any problems with smearing. I would think smearing would depend on the writer more than the ""cling"". These might fall down because they ""stick"" with static cling. If they do, just pick them up and rub them against your hair like you did with balloons when you were a kid...just kidding. Seriously though, they might fall depending on the time of year (dry vs. humid) and the heating/air conditioning in the building where the ""clings"" are being used. Again, I have yet to have a problem with them sticking. I might find them on the ground the next morning, but I can easily pick them up and put them back on the wall. These are a money saver for organizations that want flexibility with how their rooms are used; no longer do you have to use double-sided tape or nails/screws. Rooms can be multipurpose without having a stationary whiteboard or a bulky rolling whiteboard.",4 "Simple, easy and effective I bought this right before a Startup Weekend type event and they were a hit.. turned all the walls in the room into a write board vs just the one that was supplied and we we're amazingly productive.Over time I learned that not all markers work great with them, as expected since not all markers work best with regular white boards either.Needless to say, I recommend this all the time and keep looking forward to ordering more!",4 "Good for the price. They worked very well as far as sticking up on the walls without a need for tape, tacks, etc. My one complaint is that it was very hard to erase them. I finally just gave up and started on new sheets each time. I was using normal expo whiteboard markers, but I couldn't get it off easily.",2 "Offers optimum flexibility for home office! Great product! It allows me the flexibility to create message boards -- anywhere(!), to customize the size and shape, and to move out of sight and yet save the text when necessary. It's my magic wherever wall!",4 "good set the package came marked fragile! It is about the furthest thing from fragile, as it is a compact box of steel, which does a fine good of stamping numbers and letters. Good buy.",4 "Lettering Set Packaging could have been dramatically better. but the tools themselves are fairly straightforward. Don't eat them. Wear Safety Glasses, probably gloves too, in case you miss the punch with the hammer. Could smash a thumb. Had to put 20 words in here for a review.",4 "Work Well No complaints at all. They've done everything I've asked of them except come when I whistle. Easy to read. Case hasn't broken. They came well oiled.",4 "Awesome for the price Love them. Useful, they have their own little carrying case, very durable and heavy. Engraved a picture frame for Christmas, worked perfectly.",4 "extremely satisfied This product was supposed to ship in 7-10 days. I received it within 2 days, and they work very well.",4 "Bad product Hard to punch the letter on my tool . I bought the graver , they made better and more easier.",1 "Quick Smart I have organized approx.700 photos in this style photo album and found them quick to fill-photos slide in easily and stay where you put them! The materials hold up even if you change your mind and pull the photos and replace them several times. They're a smart choice because they look sharp-there's no wasted empty space, they fit approx 200 photos per album up 4x6 size and their conveniant size makes them easy to tuck away in storage.",3 "Picture Pockets are Nice. This is a pretty good photo album. Pictures slide into pockets big enough for 4x6 prints, two pockets per page. The pockets make it easy to add and remove photos, and the lack of anything sticky or grabby or anything ensures that photos are not damaged at all. My pictures of the Best Dog in the World look good in this album. Of course, the album cannot display photos larger than 4x6.",3 "lightbox well made The lightbox is constructed very well and is just the right size for my studio needs (I'm an artist, but not a photographer). Good quality for the money.",3 "Pleased with purchase bought it as a gift, and it shipped / arrived very quickly. Receiver was very pleased, and overall purchasing experience was a breeze.",4 "Roomy and sturdy I have had one of these for about 5 years. It is beat up and grubby, but, has stood the test of time. I take it with me up and down cement stairs so it is scratched. It holds a lot of stuff. It gets very heavy when full.You will need good lifting skills to put this in your trunk or someone to help you. There are two sturdy handles on either side and a pull out handle like on a suitcase and wheels that hold up fine.It is great for when you have to move something heavy around the house--wouldn't get so beat up and dirty doing that.I'm getting another one.",4 "great deal Smooth purchase process with no problems and arrived sooner than stated. Great product for a great deal. Would shop here again for more of these products.",4 "NEW cartridges This was in perfect condition, new in the box. Works perfectly. Priced just right to get started with my Cricut!",4 "Cricut cartridge Arrived in less than a week. It was a third of the price compared to those in stores!! I am very pleased with this cartridge!",4 "Great all around text cartridge I am an avid scrapbooker with around 15 Cricut cartridges for my machine, and this is by far my most used cartridge. I love the fancy cursive script, it's great for more formal pages like weddings and valentine's day, but what I didn't realize until I had had this for awhile was that it also has the 'opposite' font which is a more basic block letter type of font. This, therefore, is the cartridge that I generally use on almost all of my lettering since it has options from both extremes, casual and formal.",4 "Great but one thing.. there are so many wonderful things about this cartridge.. the only thing i didnt like was that the swing of the end of each letter cut was just wayyyy too long for all my projects so i definitely had to cut a lot.But other than that i love it.",3 "Great Buy! This is much cheaper than buying from Michaels. The delivery was fast and it was brand new for a much cheaper price.",4 "Definitely not my favorite cartridge I bought this cartridge thinking I needed one that was cursive but was really disappointed with it. As one of the other reviewers stated the tails on the ends of the letters are much too long and there is no way to join them unless you have a Gypsy or specific design software. Kind of seems like a rip off to me. I wish Provo Craft would state that on it's packaging so that anyone just starting out with the Cricut would know. I think the cursive 101 looks like a better cartridge.",0 "Really loved it... I really loved this cartage. It has some different fonts, but I was hoping it had even MORE fonts. But I would still buy this item, because its nice to have these fonts in my collection. I would recommend this to a friend!",3 "Great Cartridge. Great Price! I was searching for a good font cartridge to make words and letters for projects. This is one of them! It has a lot of great options that fit the bill for what I needed. However, it doesn't have as many fonts as I would have wished so that I could use it for other projects, and the end curves of the cursive are way to long. For a few of my projects using that font, I had to cut the ends. I still say it's a great buy and I use it all the time. I like purchasing the cartridges off Amazon because they are quite a bit cheaper than buying them from the local craft store.",4 "No cricut rewards Cartridge is great! Take note that this cartridge is not the list of eligible cartridges for cricut rewards ([...]). Wish I had done my homework before buying.",3 "Great, simple script This is my favorite cartridge. I don't go in for swirly, girly scripts, and this cartridge provides a simple, clean, easy-to-read font. I really like the alternate options that are included--it is by far the most versatile font cartridge I have.",4 "Great Lettering I love the lettering on this cartridge. I use it more than my other lettering cartridges. It just fits into what my needs are at present",3 "Opposites Attract I agree with another reviewer on the connecting aspect of the letters. So I don't use it nearly as much as I use other letter cartridges.",2 "exactly what i wanted Had been looking in the stores for this item and could never find it. This is just what I wanted and is easier to manage than the older type I was learning on.",4 "A Dying Art Excellent product and worth the purchase. I have been able to create beautiful blankets with this.",4 "jewelry making kit I purchased this item for my daughter for Chrismas. Unfortunatly this was not what I expected. I was unhappy with the selection of beads, and unhappy with the fact that the item smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. I ended up going to Michaels and put together our own kit for thirty dollars more that included and full set of quality tools in a zipper case, double the amount of beads, plenty of string and wire, and plenty of findings and clasps. I was even able to purchase a beading class for two people. However, when I returned the item the seller was very helpful and returned the full price of the item and the shipping. They were very helpful.",0 "Never Received item! This item was never shipped to me after it was paid for, so I wouldn't have any idea on how it is!",0 "Waste of money I got this for Christmas. It reeked like cigarettes and the beads weren't as nice a quality that you'd expect for the cost. I definitely won't be ordering from Jealous Jewels again.",1 "Nice, High Quality Pencils These pencils more than met my expectations. As a homeschooling mother of 6, we go through colored pencils at a very fast rate as we use them to illustrate our learning, color in our workbooks, and draw pictures of the things we learn about. I like to work with the basic colors and encourage blending and shading when my children are coloring and drawing.These colored pencils have beautiful basic hues, and lay down a nice, rich color. They also blend beautifully. At the beginning of our school year this year, I bought about 12 packs of colored pencils, half Crayola, and half Rose Art. I was not very pleased with either. The Crayola tended to be waxy, and the hues on the RoseArt were not quite right, and both seemed to break often. Neither blended as well as I liked. I wanted a better quality pencil, but at the rate we go through them, I could not afford the more expensive art pencils. This pack of Prang colored pencils perform nearly as well as the nicest art colored pencils.I love having this ""classroom pack."" It keeps us organized, and we have plenty of each color, right in its place. My children no longer have to dig through their pencil caddies to find their basic colors. We feel much more organized and able to illustrate and draw much more easily. My older children (13 and 7) who have had extensive art classes in the use of colored pencils--they were ecstatic over these. They draw, color, shade, and blend so much better than the Crayola and RoseArt we had been using. My younger children are finding it much easier to learn how to shade and blend, because these pencils are of a much better quality. It is very hard to create shading or a nice blend with waxy pencils that don't leave a rich color, or with brittle pencils, or with pencils that don't quite get it right on the basic hues.My only disappointment is how these pencils were packed for shipping. We were quite dismayed when we opened the shipping box and saw it full of little colored pencil tips that had broken off. During shipping, the pencils had jumped out of their compartments and as a result, many of them had broken tips. This could be resolved if Prang could seal or shrink-wrap the pencils into their compartments in order to prevent movement during shipping.However, we sharpened them up and got busy using them right away.",4 "pencils good! As above, pencils as expected. We go through lots of colored pencils in class. I wish that all of the brands lasted longer, they all shorten too quickly.",4 "Good quality but expensive Good quality yes but pay 40 dolars for just a pair of scissors is simply non sense. Use a normal one and spend the money in taping (another thing expensive...)",2 "Fiskars much cheaper I wasn't willing to pay $40 for a pair of Kinesio scissors. I went to Walmart and found a pair of Fiskars titanium nonstick scissors for around $15. Haven't had them long but they work great.",0 "OK but don't last. I purchased these scissors along with some tape but the special coating seems to have worn away within two months of use. I only use them to cut the kinesio tape; which I did about twice a week. They were good until the special coating wore away; now they're good for cutting paper.",2 "Works great!! Love the scissors!! They work great and are so much better than the ones I was using. Well worth the money!",4 "Kinesio Scissors reivew from Chuckyl These scissors are brand new and the same quality you would get right from the kinesiotex company, but about $15 cheaper.",4 "need more info Just a review of the advertizement - It would help to have more details, like how long are these scissors?",2 "FUN ART PROJECT I have been doing other art projects and the same old things. This project only took a little time and it was a nice break from other projects that were getting monotonous. Nice to have them available if I feel like something different to do!(c) Laura Beth Hattersley",4 "Very Functional This is a very useful item, it contains everything necessary for various tasks. Its compact design is a plus, it does not require much space for storage, and has some internal free storage room for similar items that a person already has.",3 "Sewing Box I have sewn for years and I really have enjoyed this sewing box. It makes it easy to take with me when we go to the cabin.",4 "Awesome! Got a great Singer sewing machine for Christmas and this is the perfect "additional gift". My fiance' gave me the funds to order it because of the 165 pieces, all bobbins, thread, needles, pins...GREAT addition and now I'm ready to do some serious stitching!",4 "Gift for granddaughter - new sewing enthusiast The price was WAY better (half-price) than shelf prices. Thought this would be a great little addition to a young sewer's supply. She loved it, but it doesn't work quite as nicely as the picture show....thread spools tend to slide off the spindles. Thread is not high quality but satisfactory for a beginner's learning projects and will be replaced with new thread as she gains experience and skill.",2 "Perfect! The product fits the picture and description exactly. It came in perfect condition and I couldn't be happier! Thank you!",4 "Great deal This was a great deal, bought it for my grand daughter. She loves it but she said the bobbins don't fit her sewing machine as well.",2 "great bobbin and thread holder i bought one of these last year for my daughter-in-law and she loved it.i got into a quilting project and it is great",4 "Bought as a gift I think this was a great starter set to get someone going on sewing projects. The recipient of the gift loved it.",4 "Very Happy Got this for my daughter for Christmas, To go with the Sewing Machine I got her. She loves it and is very happy :D",4 "Best yet This has it all, room for everything. Compact and yet not too big for storing away. Holds everything you need.",4 "Singer sewing kit When I ordered this Singer sewing kit I wasn!t sure that it would be what I expected. Beleive me it is all that and more You can!t go wrong by purchasing this item.It is well worth the money.I purchased this item at Amazon.com",4 "not the best The storage compartment is good, and easy to tote around... On the other hand, the thread is not very good quality. For a beginner it would be ok, but I would not recommend.",1 "Cheesey sewing box This is not a very good sewing box. The spools of thread constantly fall out if the thin paper separator is not placed over the spools. I don't think the flimsy paper separator is going to last very long, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do at that point to keep the spools in place. I should have returned this item immediately after receiving it. Because I'm a procrastinator, I'm stuck with this piece of cr@%! I feel I paid $22 too much for this cheesey sewing box. Do not waste your money on this.",1 "False advertising! I ordered the Singer Sew Essentials Storage system because my previous Singer storage system wore out after years of use. It was an excellent item and the photo on the box is exactly what I was trying to replace. However, that is NOT what arrives. Shame on me for not looking more closely at the photos included in the description. What actually arrives is NOTHING like the picture on the box, but it is exactly like what is shown in the 2nd picture. To think I wasted $28 on THAT! Lesson learned: be careful and understand exactly what is for sale. I will not be shopping from that vendor again!",0 "As Listed As listed, highly recommend. What would you expect from a name like singer. I would recommend this product to anyone got this for one of my daughters and she was more than pleased with the contents.",4 "Great Concept I like the idea of this product, but I think it was built very poorly. The plastic that holds it together is flimsy and sad. I'm afraid I may one day break it by simply opening the product. My spindle of thread also fall right out of it as soon as I open it.I someone invents a better put together product. Get research & design at this fast!",1 "BEST $20 I ever spent So much better than I expected. I bought a similar product over 20 years ago before the Free Trade Agreement turned merchandise into junk. I think this one is as well put together. It is worth $20 without all the equipment included. A huge bargain. I love it.",4 "I love it. It's great, has almost everything you need, I love it. Make sure that the thread is down all the way though or it will fall off.",4 "A Sewing Gift. I purchased this item as a gift for a friend who had just bought a little Singer sewing Machine. I noticed she did not have any threads to start sewing with....when I saw this on Amazon, I knew it would be a great help to get her using her machine. She was very happy to receive her gift and started using the threads and her machine immediately. Thanks so much.",3 "Absolutely not worth the money I received this as a gift after seeing it in a craft store. Of course, had I opened it and looked at it, I would never have suggested it as a gift. Aside from the obvious cheapness of EVERYTHING in the kit (including the thread, which is a fuzzy low quality), there is no way to open the thing without the thread spilling out. I assumed something with Singer's name on it would be good quality. I was wrong. Any beginning seamstress, child or adult, would be far better off buying a couple small plastic storage bins and supplying their own basic thread colors, needles, etc.",0 "Great storage unit. I bought this cause my grand daughter was starting to learn how to sew and she uses it all the time.",4 "Great kit Bought this for my daughter along with a sewing machine. It's a very nice starter kit. I got it online as well.",4 "not what I thought would be when I first opened this product the thread was not on the spokes and will not stay. The items inside were not quality and the pin cushion was way too small..really disappointed with this item and would not recommend to others as the stuff in the side compartments are hard to get out because the way they open........",1 "okay when i received this i was so excited. there are good and not so good things about this product. pros include price, spools, scissors. cons small quantity of pins, bobbins( im guessing the bobbins may work for a singer sewing machine but for my brother machine it did not)",3 "It was as expected I bought this item for myself. I am not a beginner sewer although i am no expert. This item was reasonably priced and had a large variety of items. I liked that the kit contained so many colors all together. You never know when you need a random thread color. The case is poorly constructed and made of cheap material. If you are not careful and open/close it in just the right way everything spills out. I basically am using this to store items that i rarely use but do need on occasions. Everything is packed well and it's easy to store.",2 "Full of everything! I looked for a kit that had many of the basics for hand-sewing, repairing, etc. This was it! I was a bit disappointed in the amount of thread on each spool, but you can't have everything. There is space to replace these spools with spools having more thread.",3 "Was smaller than I expected I should have paid more attention to the description. It was full of goodies, and the scissors are really good and sharp. I thought I was getting an empty case to put stuff in. but was pleasantly surprised.",3 "Meh. Cheap. Two of the large thread spools were broken (one had -2- dents... how does one even do that?). I will probably be not using the items provided but will use the case.",1 "Perfect for hobby sewing For someone who sews infrequently, this kit has essentials that will serve well.The selection of colors of full-sized, and hobby-sized spools of thread is impressive, as are the "locking pins" that hold them in place. I love the oversized pins that come with it, as I'm sick of fighting with short pins in denim.The pincushion is a bit of a disappointment, and the needle threader was not included; these are the issues that contributed to the loss of one star. Overall though, it's a great, handy kit!",3 "Nice starter kit This is a great starter kit for a beginner sewer. Has everything you would need inside. Use it all the time.",4 "This item is a hot mess! My boyfriend purchased for me, I was delighted! But as soon as you open it, the thread just falls out, there is nothing to hold them in, everytime i opened it I had to spend fifteen minutes cleaning up. So the carrying case is almost useless, maybe it can work left open on your sewing table, and I don't know if its worth it for the thread, but it is the worst design ever. If anyone can tell me any ways to use this and without the spools of thread falling all over the place when opened, I'd love to hear. It is a waste of space.It should be half the price.I don't blame Amazon, this is Singer taking advantage of us sewing fanatics that love nifty accessories!",0 "Awkward I got this when I purchased my first sewing machine. It comes with a nice variety of threads and accessories. The only accessory I didn't like was the little tomato pin cushion. It is really pointless to use. My only major issue with this kit is it's awkwardness. The drawers constantly fall out of place as I am opening and closing it. Then the spools of thread are always slipping off the rods (even after pushing them all the way down.)",2 "Don't waste your money! Believe the reviews when they say this product is very poorly made. I opened the box and looked at the items and decided they were way too cheap to use! The storage box is difficult to open and the boobins are apparently the 66 type which I don't need but no where on the box or description does it tell you what they are! I just ordered the distinctive bobbin case with 30 15J bobbins and 24 spools of thread set for slightly more than this storage system cost! Both with very good reviews!",0 "A Disappointment Very flimsy case, difficult to open without spilling contents all over the floor, not the kind of product I'd expect from Singer",0 "Sewing case This is a decent little sewing case, but it is a bit light weight and I wonder how long before it breaks...None the less, I really like the small ""footprint"" when folded up. Most of the accoutrements the which came with it are OK. Even the scissors are decent, at least for now. Lots of nice threads in good colors (but no black or white...hmmmm)A note of importance, this is a SINGER oriented kits, so DO NOT use the bobbins with a Brother machine! I bought others, and they fit in the appropriate compartment.Note 2: the pearl-head pins they supply bend very easily. Get others. And the pin cushion is for show more than use...tiny and tough to put a pin or needle into it!Overall, for the money I think this is an ok kit...just curious how long it will hold up....",2 "Cheaply made... I bought this to keep my sewing notions in order and it was a plus to have the thread & bobbins included. The first thing I noticed upon removing it from the box is that if you open the case the wrong way, you end up with the thread spools all over the place. My Main complaint about this product is that the case is very cheaply made. It is plastic and if you were to drop it even once it would break. I am looking for something that is going to last many, many years to come. This does not fit this need.",1 "Exceeded my expectations When I ordered this I thought the spools of thread would be those small ones found in the sewing kits. Nice surprise when I opened it and found full sized spools as well as good quality products and a durable plastic case.",4 "Worked for me This actually came with more than I needed. I run a costuming group where I had the machine and the skills, and so had a lot of thread, and so needed some sort of storage system. I promptly pawned all the thread off on my cousin, and set the bobbins aside, as I have a Brother, not a singer, and the scissors are cheap with a raised edge that will rub and start to hurt if you use them too long, so I was not upset when I lost them a few months later. The other issue was that, while fine for normal spools of thread, it is not made to hold the slightly more expensive Guterman threads that I use on my machine. I used an old soldering iron to rectify this by melting down the spokes that caused this issue, and it works great for me now. Given the issues I had with this was not a lack of quality, but rather that it was not quite to my needs, I would say that this is a relatively good buy, especially if your wanting a starter kit of cheap thread, or need to store your old basic spools of thread.",3 "Sewing Organized This is a great case to get all that sewing stuff organized and maybe even uncover (and find) your sewing table. One thing I didn't like is that it comes stocked with supplies. I already had more than enough to fill the case.",4 "Great Price This thing come for such a good price with so much it's defiantly a steal my only complain is that some of the colors aren't and primary as i'd want them to be but some times they can be really handy. But if you look more on Amazon I thinks there so that sells it for only $10.",3 "reasonable buy It was an okay product. I wish however, that the seller would of noted that pin cushion and measuring tape were pink. That would of prevented me from buying the product, never the less, delivery was fast and all of the pieces work well.",3 "Disappointing I expected better from Singer. The case isn't very useful, and the latch is very hard to open. And if you open it wrong all the stuff falls out.All the stuff that comes with it is cheap, mostly dollar store quality. Useless to me.",0 "Lots of extras for the price Lots of extras for the price. The case is solid and closes easily. It's better than I though it would be for the price.",2 "Nice little all in one. You get quite abit for your money. They aren't all HIGH quality, but very useful. It does come with just about everything you need to get started sewing.",3 "Very handy item... Well made for the price , made by Singer, with all the little items to keep in one place, handy , not to large, can recommend it if you don't have a sewing station.",4 "Very Pleased! It's a Bargain for $19.99 I have had no problems whatsoever with my Singer Sew Essentials Storage System. I put off buying this product for a long time because of the less than favorable reviews, but am glad I finally did purchase it. I wish I had purchased it sooner! Thread spools do not fall out when you open it on a flat, level surface. I can see where it would be a problem if you didn't take care to keep it upright when you open it. If you push the thread spools down firmly, it will help hold them in place. For those that still have issues, it would be simple to place a rubber band or piece of cardboard over the spindles. The quality of the thread and other items is not the best available, but satisfactory for the amount I paid. If I wanted top of the line items, I would have purchased each piece of the kit individually...and paid a lot more. Everything is usable and does the job. As I use the thread and needles, I will replace it with higher quality items. I have easily repaired two garments. This product will pay for itself many times over. I am very, very pleased!",4 "Poorly Made This is a good kit if only the products in it were made better. The bobbins in the kit did not work with my Singer 4423. It was difficult to wind and when I when I used it in the machine, the bobbin would constantly jam. The needles in the kit were very flimsy and some of the needles were impossible to thread even with help of the threader. Every thing else in the kit was mediocre. I also agree with everyone else that they kit is hard to open.",2 "Perfect My wife had been shopping for the Singer Sew Essentials for time, very good price on Amazon. It will be very helpful in her sewing.",4 "So Handy I was able to replace all the notiions I was running low on with this very handy and convient item. It had everything I had hoped for in well organized storage system. Great item.",4 "Excellent product I love this product absolutely what I wanted for a sewing kit very happy recommend to all who likes sewing",3 "Great storage Really love this I can store all my storage essential in it.It was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend this product.",4 "It works When I read the reviews I was in doubt when buying it. But it works well for me, there are many options for thread colors, the scissors are good and I like the compartments. I am not a professional and need it for the usual family sewing stuff, so it totally attends my expectations.",3 "Everything Has everything you need to get started. Would make a great gift for a new sewer. I love that it is super portable.",4 "Nice kit! Box kinda flimsy. This is a nice sewing kit. The container is a little flimsy...feels like it would crack or break easily. But it is very handy and stores lots of things is an efficient way. Lots of threads...buy more needles. For the money...I don't think you'll be sorry...unless your a professional seamstress.",4 "Singer Sewing Essentials It has everything I need for my sewing machine. It has all the basic color of threads. I'd recommend it for all basic sewing needs.",4 "Good Kit! This is a nice kit with an array of thread of different colors. I like the fact that it is compact, does not take up a lot of space, and it doesn't fade (lol.. it's plastic). I would recommemd it to anyone!",4 "Great kit for beginners/ Item was not new as advertised. Excellent kit for beginners, however the item was used and not new as advertised. Package was in good condition and had all parts accounted for.",2 "It's okay I got this as a gift and it's okay. Tons of thread and other sewing products. The only issue with this is it's a pain in the butt to open. It does not want to open easily and every time I need something in there, I feel like my fingers are in a wrestling match.",2 "Not durable The closing button broke after a month of use, and I seldom use it!It looked good in theory, but I am already looking for a replacement, it is uncomfortable to use, and the threads keep falling out, no matter how tight I try to push them.",1 "fantastic very useful, it has the basics needed for a price on some items are saving to buy it separately, and does not occupy space, I like that. not much in length of wire, but the basics and the price is fantastic.",4 "Nice kit The cae is nice. Has two outside pockets for holding pattern envelopes. The closure is secure and the case doesn't feel flimsy. The contents are helpful. The bobbins work great and the scissors are surprisingly sharp. I can fit a LOT more stuff in it in addition to what came in it, too. The only real room for improvement is that the quality of the thread seems a little poor. I am judging purely on feel, though, as it hadn't jammed my machine or broken, etc.",3 "Good starter kit This was a purchase to find something to keep all my new supplies for sewing. I'm just beginnig and it had a lot of items that have come in handy. I would have liked the side compartments to be a bit larger to hold other items. If that were the case it would have been 5 stars.",3 "Sewing Kit This sewing kit has everything you need to do quick repairs like mending a hem, or sewing a button back on. I like that it is compact and easily stores in a small space.",3 "Good kit, Good price, Good for beginners A little info: I'm a beginner sewer, seamstress whatever is the correct terminology and I find this kit really helpful because of my situation.I can't really complain about the quality because they are of good quality to my situation though (Me being a beginner and all). However the bobbins looked kind of fragile but since I have a Brother machine it doesn't matter. The scissors are a bit stiff though, but they still cut well. Unlike other reviews I did not have a problem with the case or even will complain about it's ""plastic"" / ""cheap"" feel of the kit.Before I bought this kit, I read the reviews on here and was a bit scared. But I bought it anyways because it had tons of threads (with very pretty colors) for the price of aproximately 23 bucks. So for the people who are scared away because of the other reviews, I'd say go for it, however with the experienced sewers I'd say go for it too, but since you guys are experience and know what to look for I'd say stick to your guts.Overall I am giving this 5 stars. I'm satisfied with this purchased and glad that I purchased it. :)",4 "It's a funny little case full of goodies. I needed a new sewing cabinet, but I settled for a small case. It's compact and very well laid out. It comes full of goodies and since it's a Singer product, the bobbins don't fit my sewing machine, but otherwise, it's a fun, easy to use case. I'm glad to have it and I use it a lot.",4 "Complete Great case to sew, so complete to start and very confortable to save money and space. Great product i recommended!",4 "Disappointing I was disappointed by this organizer. The latch doesn't stay shut, causing the thread to tumble out every time I picked it up.",1 "Adequate but not great The product has what I wanted in it, but some of the items in it were lackluster at best considering the description, i.e. the threaders were so thin and firmly pushed together I thought it was only one, not three, and insufficient for easy use. But all I needed was a few needles and some selection of threads for sewing buttons back on, and a case to keep it in, so for that it works. A tad pricey being that is its only use!",2 "QUICK AND EASY I HAVE NEVER BEEN TREATED THIS GREAT. THE CHAT PERSON NEEDED SOME INFORMATION-I COULD NOT GET SOME THINGS RIGHT AWAY-LIKE ORDER NUMBER-SHE GOT THE WHOLE FILE AND I WAS DONE.I HAD BOUGHT A HEAVY DUTY SINGER SEWING MACHINE AND IT WAS NOT TO MY LIKING SO I CALLED THEM BACH AND THEY SENT ME RETURN LABELS THROUH E-MAIL,THEN I PRINTED THEM AND PUT THEM ON BOXES. I LOVE AMAZON. I EVEN RENT MOVIES FROM AMAZON-IT IS GREAT-I JUST SEE A MOVIE I WANT,HIT PLAY AND THE MOVIE COMES RIGHT ON.I LOVE SHOPPING WITH AMAZON. SERVICE IS AS GREAT WITH EVERYTHING. THANK YOU AMAZON. SARAH",3 "Good deal. I am pleased with this item,I feel I got at a good price,+ it was shipped right away. Good service at a good price!! I would order again. Thank You",4 "Not what I expect from a SInger product..the accessories are cheaply made. The idea of the organization of sewing needs are good, but the products within are not in the tradition of Singer products..I was especially disappointed with the scissors...they are very cheaply made and bend easily when you use them...not how I would expect a pair of scissors to be...the plastic on the handles are very cheaply made...the pin cushion is a mini- size of the larger one that I have...was expecting it to be full size...bobbin holders are cheap plastic. the case however is nice.",2 "Perfect all in one sewing kit It comes with every item you could need and it is very well priced. I was very pleased with this purchase.",4 "Christmas Gift Got this for a friend for Christmas and she absolutely love it. Cannot believe for the price you get all the essentials you need.",4 "wonder we love it, bought it as a gift for my daughter. her first sewing box for Christmas. has everything she needs",4 "wonderful I didnt realize that it was full when I ordered it!! that was a great surprise for me!! Very excited to use all of the items in it.",4 "Essential Storage This storae bin is great. It even came with all the stuff one needs to sew. Tape measure, pins, thimbles, empty bobbins and all the sewing thread one needs to start sewing. That is really a good buy.",4 "Perfect for a beginner This storage system has its flaws such as the wing compartments swinging open if not carried with care and the thread spools fall right out of place when case is being opened or closed. The thread spool problem i temporarily resolved by placing rubber bands across each row in order to keep them from sliding out. The swinging of the wing compartments don't really bother me as i don't really take it anywhere and the plastic doors keep everything from falling out of it. What does bother me is that it squeaks so loudly when being opened or closed! I don't recommend this for someone that will be using it frequently, I've had it for about 3 years now and though its still in mint condition will be replacing very soon. Overall its a good buy due to having everything a beginner will need.",2 "Missing one small thing This kit has everything you need, but it's missing one small thing - safety pins! I can't believe it didn't include them. Other than that, a great household sewing kit.",3 "Everything you need in 1 carrying case Thread, thread and more thread. Everything you could possibly need to sew in 1 convenient carrying case. It neatly fits into my closet. Jesh...i wish I had seen this 23 years ago when I was taking a sewing class in school. It sure beats the lame trays the teacher had us store our stuff in. And somehow things always came up missing. This way, I could have taken everything neatly with me.",4 "Great for beginner I just recently started sewing again, and thought this would be a nice little item to have, it has all the things you would need for sewing. There are plenty of threads, in lots of different colors. It does have several storage areas, and all the basics. Some of the items are small, but for the beginner they are very good. I ended up taking out what I would use, and putting the box up on the cupboard. It would be very handy if you were going to attend a class for sewing, you could have everything in one spot. There is even a pocket to hold the patterns. So after looking at it, for me, its not exactly what I was looking for, but for some one just starting out, it would be perfect. It would be a great gift for the beginner seamstress.",2 "good, but pricey a month after i bought it i found it at target for 5$. It was a gift, and overall the person who recieved it really like it. SHe tells me the quality is great.",3 "Great little kit My 9-year-old daughter has taken a huge interest in sewing. This little kit was a perfect starter for her and it has everything a budding seamstress needs! Quality is fine.",4 "Poor quality Low quality thread, low quality tools, low quality case. On three days of light use one of the arms broke off. After a few weeks one of the large sides broke off.The spools are always falling out no matter how well I stick them on. This didn't end up being worth the money. Maybe for a young starting newbie. I was getting back into sewing and had managed to misplace a lot of my tools in a move. Wanted to kick-start my new set and ended up buying all new tools on top of this.",0 "Well---it keeps everything in one place... I guess I got what I wanted with this kit. I wanted a way to store everything I needed for basic sewing in one place. My sewing isn't too advanced---buttons, simple hand quilting of very small projects, etc, but being disorganized, half the time when I got ready to sew, I couldn't find a thing---thread, needles, scissors, anything. I wanted a box that would store everything I needed in one place, so I could just open it and go. I got that---in a small space, this box holds needles, lots of thread, some scissors, a seam ripper, and a lot of other small assorted items.So what's the problem? Well, everything cries out CHEAP! And what did I expect, for that price? But somehow with the Singer name, I thought things might be a little better. It's like they wanted to include as much as possible, even if they had to use the completely cheapest thread, scissors, needles or whatever ever made. Even the box isn't too special, and has a strange way to being opened that took me about 10 minutes to figure out (although I admit I'm no engineer).I can see that I will in time replace the cheap included items with my own slightly better middle-of-the-road items, and I think the whole box will help me do a lot more sewing. So overall, I'm happy. But don't buy it expecting high quality, and you won't be disappointed.",2 "Like picking up your supplies? My wife has this storage system and we hate it. The button/latch mechanism that holds the box shut is positioned poorly. 90% of the time when you pick it by the handle the button/latch to open the box fails and dumps your stuff on the ground below. If we got this out more than once a year it would be in the trash by now but the usage vs cost of a new one doesn't seem worth it. Avoid this product, unless you enjoy re-sorting your supplies on a regular basis.",0 "Cheap, Cheap, CHEAP Save your money, and do not buy this! My wife started up sewing, so I bought this for her thinking it had everything she needed to get started (less a sewing machine of course). I thought this was a perfect gift. Well I was wrong. She's making me return it. Where do I begin? The threads are of poor quality. It's weak & cheap. The needles and the pins are as if they are made of aluminum because they bend easy. The pin cushion is a joke. It's smaller than a golf ball. Useless! Thimbles are crushable. Scissors are feel like they won't last very long. The kit itself is cheaply made. First of all, the spools of thread keeps falling out of the holders every time it's opened or your about to close it. The kit is made of flimsy, cheap plastic. I doubt it would last a year of usage. The button to open the kit is impossible to open. My wife struggled and fought with it every time she needed to open it up. This is really a piece of junk! My wife is planning to buy a caboodle makeup holder or a fishing tackle box with the refund money.",0 "Good quality and selection for the price! So I admit I bought this after looking at other kits and going that's all I get for $10-15? I'm not saying that with this one! The thread selection is great, it's sewing thread with good color selection and the scissors actually feel really sturdy. There is lots of room for expansion in the drawers, there was plenty of room to absorb my odds and ends from previous sewing kits. Needle selection is good and the odds and ends (pins, pin cushion, thimble, seam ripper, etc) all tuck away nicely. My only complaint is that the box itself is a bit flimsey when it's open and spread out. I don't think it's a good package for a smaller child learning how to sew that isn't patient and gentle with the kit but it's got more than enough if you are going to be fixing buttons, doing some simple by hand sewing and garmet modification as an adult or college student.",4 "Great Sewing Item Organizer A very good organizer for the active seamtress. Well constructed and compact. This was a Christmas present for one of my family members.Would have like to seen more detailed photos of the product before purchasing.",3 "Not a storage system/ That would be hard to store anything in this plastic thing. But this is a good start-up set for someone who wants to sew. It has everything you need! It definitely cost $14 I paid.",3 "No sections in the plastic case In the photo, it looks like there are plastic containers within the case for each item (pins, spools, etc). When it arrived, each item was in a (non-resealable) cheap plastic bag. I need it for a conference, so will keep it, but wanted to let other buyers know.",1 "not as shown The case is pink - not blue as shown. This was a gift for a guy. I'm still gonna use instead of going through the aggravation of a return.",2 "Excellent product for the price! For basic mending needs this product is worth the purchase. I found myself mending more items that I had ignored mainly because I lacked the needle and thread. My only complaint is the box is not compartmentalized so the items will not stay in place unless you leave the original packaging.",4 "Great Emergency Sewing Kit My Singer Cool Case came in pink also. When you need a spare sewing kit, who cares what color it is? The thread came in a hard plastic case. This case also held tiny scissors, a needle threader, 3 needles, a thimble and a sponge. There are 2 flexible plastic, resealable boxes that contain colored straight pins and a mix of large and small safety pins. There is a larger pair of scissors and a tape measure and a plastic latch-hook key ring. This is the perfect kit to keep in the car or at your desk in the office. It would also be helpful at a wedding to do last minute repairs.",4 "Peltex-II by Pellon Product as expected. Service by provider five notches above expected. Delivery time was quicker than promised. I'll order from here again.",4 "looking good I got them in mint condition.I have put candle oil in them and they burn realy clean.they just look beautiful.thank you very much.Bogey.",3 "Not worth the trouble This product did not work as described. Sometimes the tabs would not detach from the roll. other times two would come off at the same time. by the time i got to the fourth corner of the photo, one would inevitably have fallen off. May be ok for doing the occasional photo album but it was a pain using these to mount pictures on mats. Double sided, acid free tape worked much better and faster for me.",0 "Works well I bought these photo corners to use in my stamp album to safely hold souvenir sheets in my album. They hold them securely in place without damaging the corners or having to mount them in some way that might damage the gum or crinkle edges.",4 "Great Product This product is wonderful once you work out how to keep it from sticking to your fingers. The price was great but I paid more more for postage than I paid for the 6 boxes I ordered. Before trying this I was working with electrostatic pages and that was a mess.",4 "You can't go wrong with these I'm switching from an old sticky-backed format for my physical photo albums to more of a scrapbook format, using acid-free paper and these corners. They do the job well--although the larger size corners are needed for big photos.",4 "Photo Corners I like the old gummed paper ones better, but all photo corners are very hard to find now.These are good, but really need to be a little larger. I've used many boxes of these.",3 "good product I had to paste some photos in the back of a Mixbook that I made for my parents. The original pictures were not found until after the book was finished and I didn't want to leave them out. These are a great way to add pictures without ruining the original. They adhere well and are easy to use.",4 "Great Easy to use! I found these to be well made, easy to peel off the roll and apply onto whatever paper surface I was attaching a photo to.",4 "They hold photos and they stick! I really like these little guys. I have been using them in guest books for years and they last a long time and you can still have accessibility to a photo if you want to take it out of the book for a little bit.",4 "Perfect! I used these photo corners to attach pictures to my son's baby book and they worked perfectly. They were easy to use.",4 "photo corners Since it is nearly impossible to find a regular camera store, it is just as difficult to find photo corners. Being able to order not only photo corners, but transparent ones, was a relief. I'm doing a genology project using many photos and the transparent corners are the best item to use. I have had to order a total of nearly 50 boxes, so it has enabled me to do this project. The item is great since it is also acid free which is important when using it with photos.",4 "Good job I don't like to stick my photos directly on the album, so I bought this photo corners. It held photos without any problem.",4 "picture corners Whats to say about this product except that they work great. easy to use once the roll is started however you must turn every other one over to place correctly when dealing with a lot of pictures like me gets frustrating. Shipping from the supplier way to high cost as must to ship less than 20 ounces as much as product and time of delivery slow will not deal with this supplier againPioneer Photo Corners Self Adhesive, 250/Pkg, Clear",4 "good clear adhesive photo corners I am on photo album #36 for my now 11 yr old daughter. I have been using various brands of photo corners as I have done albums through the yrs since 1999. I started w/blk paper corners you have to lick & stick, & then moved to the clear adhesive kind, which are easier & don't show as you flip through. They have held up well, & are reasonably priced.",4 "Work well, sometimes pocket stuck closed These are really good for mounting photos in an album. I've gone through 4 rolls so far, and I've learned alot so far.Tips:1. Where it says ""tear here"", just remove the whole flap on the bottom of the box. If you only tear off the portion it tells you to, corners will sometimes catch & peel off as you're trying to pull the strip out further. It's better to remove the whole flap so that it's exiting the box at more of a natural angle, preventing corner from getting caught on the way out.2. If the photo & backing is going to be protected by a layer of plastic (like most albums), then you can save yourself time, frustration, and money by only doing 2 corners. I like to get albums with 4x6 slips, attach photos smaller than that to a 4x6 index card, and then slide it in. Doing 2 corners that are diagonal to one another means the photo stays still stays put, and it's alot easier to slip it in/out repeatedly in the future if you ever need to for any reason.3. Bend the strip so that it's concave when you go to slip the photo into it. If bending it doesn't make the pocket open for you to slide your photo in, then don't try to force the photo. Take your fingernail, corner of a thin card, etc to force the pocket open first, then try again with the photo. Sometimes the two sides to the pocket are stuck together (much like window clings), and if you don't get it open first, trying to slide/force your photo's corner in will ruin the corner of the photo.4. For older, more delicate, or smaller photos, leave a small amount of space in each corner to make it easier to remove/re-insert the photo (if you ever need to). The smaller the photo, the harder it is to minimally bend it to slip it back in to the corners if yo had to remove it for some reason. The older & more fragle it is, the less time you'll want to spend abusing it by handling it or bending it when removing/re-inserting.Pro's:1. Acid free2. Clear, so it doesn't cover up parts of the photo3. Reasonably easy to use dispenser4. Adhere's extremely well to every surfaceCon's:1. Dispenser needs additional ""modification"" to work well2. Sometimes two corners will be stuck together by a thin strip3. Adhere's so well that if you place it wrong, good luck lifting it back off to adjust its position4. Sometimes the pockets are stuck closed, so it's not as easy as ""just slide photo in & lift off"". I've had several I had to struggle to open just so I could slide the photo's corner in. It's usually the first portion of the roll that's like that (sometimes as much as the first quarter of the roll or so).Giving these a 3 seemed appropriate.",2 "Fantastic There is no reason not to buy these. They are designed very efficiently - they do their job of securing the photos on paper perfectly while having a very minimalistic and non-intrusive design. They stick without issue but also come off easily.",4 "No complaints No complaints - they do exactly what they say they do - stick to stuff and hold photos.",4 "PHOTO CORNERS This product came in handy, when I received an old suitcase full of old family photos. Price was extremely fair.",4 "product is ok, cheap quality I ordered this product for my album. This product has a cheap quality and once it stucked on something, it is really hard to take it off.(I ruined several of my photos because of this). But the good thing about this product is that it is easy to take, like a tape. would recommend.",2 "Just what I expected A little hard to get photo corners wrong. Just what I expected and work well. Don't fall off or have a hard time sticking.",4 "it takes a little practice... it was okay over all. some corners did not stay put while they were on the corners of the pictures i was trying to attach.",3 "Scrapbooking/Albums I love these clear corners. My craft store doesn't carry them. They carry clear corners but not of the same quality. I'd like to be able to purchase them in larger quantites at a good price.",4 "Nearly invisible, which is good and bad Great product in spite of my aging eyes being unable to find one that managed to escape, but it had help. My cat snatched it off the roll and it stuck to his paw. He tried to shake it off but gave up and grumbled until I removed it. These things really stick well. Because these are clear and small, I didn't lose any part of the postcards and photos when placing them in an album. I love these.",4 "Absolutely essential for my scrap table! Like many who are just getting started with scrapbooks and memory albums, I had started with acid-free glue sticks. Yikes! No matter how careful I was, no matter that I continually cleaned my fingers with a damp cloth, I ALWAYS had some of that residue gunking up my photos.Then I discovered these self-adhesive tabs. While not quite on the same level as the invention of Velcro, I'd say they come darn close. The tabs dispense easily, so that you can stick them onto the corners of your photos or mats, then position the item, only then removing the other side to place them. I have never had anything that I stuck down with these come undone. Most importantly, I no longer see any of the glue stick gunk messing up my photos. Buy several; you won't want to run out!",4 "Good review I received the product in timely order and it was good - as expected. I had bought something similar years ago and was looking for more. The product is convenient for my photo hobby.",3 "Horrible quality I normally purchase the 3m brand and they work wonderful. I bought two boxes of the Pioneer brand today at Joanns Fabric and they are horrible. They do not even stick two sheets of computer paper together strongly. Do not recommend the Pioneer Brand :(",0 "Good for Odd Sizes....Plusses and Minuses I had a lot of odd size photos from years ago that would not fit in the albums with presized slots so this was a good alternative and works for that.Here are the positives: Plenty of room for the old 3x3 photos you might have from the good old days. The album itself is very nice looking. It expands alot. Not indefinitely like it says since the piece that covers the expansion part has a finite amount of room. You get to look at a whole page of 5 or 6 photos at once so it's nice to have a flow of things. The photos really stick to the page. Almost too much. Once they are down it's hard to get them up without bending a corner. You can put other momentos in this, I had a few cards I wanted to save.The negatives: I had to crop every photo I had. If you want to put 4x6 on you can only fit 3 if you stagger them. I sat there with a razor blade trimming photos. But my panoramic fit perfectly. It is kind of a pain to add sheets. Maybe I don't have the hang of it yet. Once you peel back the sticky part it's hard to get the wrinkles out although that doesn't really bother me.I just spent most of the day arranging my photos and trying to put them in some sort of order. I just love having this huge (and this thing is heavy with 2 or 3 extra sets of refills) book where I can just flip through the pages and see all the good memories.The reviewer who said this was not acid free is from 2002 or something. I won't live long enough if these start to fade so Oh well.Oh the last downside. This is expensive. Refills are about $5 for 5 two-sided pages which can fill up fast. I found some at Joann's with a discount and reasonable shipping. ($27 for 6 packs of refills). So I'm at $37 already. But I think without this many of the photos that I really wanted to see would still be in a box in the closet.Bottom Line: I'm glad I got it.",3 "Bob's Hobby I have purchased over 30 Pioneer X-Pando magnetic albums for use in my hobby of recording a history of my family. They are a superb product, are acid free, and have preserved old and new photos exceptionally well. I especially like the ability to add additional pages by just adding extensions to the posts. This is a very good product and I highly recommend them",4 "Big Disappointment I purchased this product because i have a bunch of 8.5x11 photo prints and this album was the only one that I could find to display them. The only drawback was that the album came initially with only 10 inserts (20 pages) counting front and back)and so limited the number of photos I could display.No problem I thought so when I purchased the album, I also purchased a set of additional pages and the post extensions you need to fit them in. Imagine my disappointment when I tried to unscrew the caps from the initial posts and found that they turned and turned but would not unscrew. Not easily discouraged, I tried for hours and hours but still no luck.And when I complained to the sellers of the album, my complaint was ignored. So sorry but this purchase was a bust!Pioneer 11 3/8-Inch by 11 3/4-Inch Postbound Deluxe Boxed Leatherette Magnetic Album, Black",0 "A Good Buy The page size is very practical and it seems to be a high quality procuct (I have only had it for 2 days). It lays very flat, not uneven like a binder, and it can be expanded a lot. The only problem is that the refills seem a bit pricy. I could buy another album with 10 sheets for less than it would cost to buy 10 refill pages. Overall though, I am happy with my purchase.",3 "Warped Cover I too was disappointed as the front cover on mine was also warped. The magnetic pages allowed the photos to stick well however and I really liked how my 8 x 10 inch photos fit just right.",2 "Really Good Album I have two other albums of this brand/model and have had them for years. They are both as full as I dare to stretch them, so I had to buy another and couldn't find it in any brick and mortar store I looked at. I like the large, ""magnetic"" pages so that I can arrange my photos in any shape and amount on any one page. My oldest Pioneer Deluxe album is 17 years old. I just checked it and it still shows no yellowing or degradation of the photo paper or plastic sheets, so that's amazing. It also has the advantage of extending the thickness with refill sheets and extension post screws so you can make it as thick and heavy as you dare to. It's definitely a great album for family photos.",4 "Pioneer Scrapbook Just a little disappointed with this scrapbook. It was just what I had wanted, but it was warpped and bowed in the middle when I got it. I liked the way it looked like leather.",1 "Pioneer Phot Album Excellent service & quick delivery. Was just what I was looking for to store and organize our family photos that have been sitting in a box for years.",3 "Just your average photo album Bought for my wife at Christmas. Honestly, there is nothing really special about this photo album. It is exactly what we expected to get and does exactly what we expected it to do.",3 "Pioneer 11 3/8 inch by 11 3/4 inch photo album Well, this photo album is great for newspaper articles, but if you change your mind, it will let a mark on the background as soon as you take away the newspaper article. If you use it with photos only, it is great because you can change them without damaging the background and you can compose freely your display with good spacing. For photos, I would have given 4 stars.The downside is also the price. Too expensive!",1 "Love these! Although they are a little more expensive and large, I love them for what I need. They fit 8x10 school photos and the quality is great. I use this product for all of my printed photos.",4 "Great Album The album I purchased came from the Amazon warehouse so it was new. And it is perfect for my needs. I am organizing old photos & this was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend it.",4 "Good review This is my mother's favorite photo album and I always buy a new one for her when she fills up an older one.",4 "Brother XL5700-its a good deal I bought the machine after picking up a more expensive new Singer which was garbage. I was told by Singer customer service that I should have probably bought a more ""advanced"" machine.They would not take it back and so I said I'll never buy another Singer. Thsi Brother machine is my first. The price was very good at a local big box store. It set up wonderfully and I was sewing in 10 minutes. The machine runs very smoothly and is much quieter than other sewing machines I have owned or used in quilting classes. I quilt around 30 hours per month with my machine, but didn't want to spend $500 or more for a basic sewing machine. I am very happy with the purchase of this XL-5700 for under $200.",3 "Like the machine This is a great sewing machine for the price. I think the quality and number of functions are great for the part time or occasional user. I would recommend purchasing a cover though. Even though it is very portable, there's no exterior protection or dust cover. It also seems to be much better quality than a comprable singer.",3 "First Time User I've never sewed a day in my life, but I always wanted to try so about a year ago I finally went to the local Walmart and bought this. It was the cheapest there (less than a hundred).It's really easy to use. Never using a sewing machine before, I felt like a pro.Easy directions to thread the needle, and all those different sewing possibilities. It was great!Perfect for beginners!",3 "after two returns, i found the perfect machine for me i was looking for a simple, straightforward machine. i tried two singers before it and both had problems and so i ended up with the brother, even though i didn't know anything about the brand. i fell in love with in immediately. i don't understand why other reviews say it is difficult to thread; it has numbers and arrows indicating exactly where the thread should go, plus an automatic needle threader, which is beyond great. i've had this machine for eight months now and it has served me very well (i mostly make clothes). i highly recommend it, especially for a beginner. it has just enough stitch options as well as a one-step buttonhole.",4 "Not user friendly... The instructions on this machine leave A LOT to be desired. Admittedly, I'm a new sewer, but my Mom is quite experienced. We both spent over an hour trying to get it threaded the first time! Once you figure it out (forget about the directions!) it's relatively easy. However, the machine doesn't handle heavier fabric well and the thread and stitches quickly get uneven. I just wanted a basic machine to do simple alterations on my son's clothes - now I'm more frustrated than ever.",1 "Great machine for my needs! I love this machine, I've only had one other and it was a very old machine, the kind that fits inside a table, I don't understand the one review that said that it is hard to thread because it was super easy! The bobbin was little tricky but I'm sure it was user error on my part.I am not an advanced seamstress but I'm beyond beginner. This machine gets a lot of use out of me and has held up very well. I even named it Greta. One day I'd like to get one that has more options, but really I don't need it. I can't imagine what else I'd have to do that this cannot.",3 "Love these! Although they are a little more expensive and large, I love them for what I need. They fit 8x10 school photos and the quality is great. I use this product for all of my printed photos.",4 "Great Album The album I purchased came from the Amazon warehouse so it was new. And it is perfect for my needs. I am organizing old photos & this was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend it.",4 "Good review This is my mother's favorite photo album and I always buy a new one for her when she fills up an older one.",4 "Good for Odd Sizes....Plusses and Minuses I had a lot of odd size photos from years ago that would not fit in the albums with presized slots so this was a good alternative and works for that.Here are the positives: Plenty of room for the old 3x3 photos you might have from the good old days. The album itself is very nice looking. It expands alot. Not indefinitely like it says since the piece that covers the expansion part has a finite amount of room. You get to look at a whole page of 5 or 6 photos at once so it's nice to have a flow of things. The photos really stick to the page. Almost too much. Once they are down it's hard to get them up without bending a corner. You can put other momentos in this, I had a few cards I wanted to save.The negatives: I had to crop every photo I had. If you want to put 4x6 on you can only fit 3 if you stagger them. I sat there with a razor blade trimming photos. But my panoramic fit perfectly. It is kind of a pain to add sheets. Maybe I don't have the hang of it yet. Once you peel back the sticky part it's hard to get the wrinkles out although that doesn't really bother me.I just spent most of the day arranging my photos and trying to put them in some sort of order. I just love having this huge (and this thing is heavy with 2 or 3 extra sets of refills) book where I can just flip through the pages and see all the good memories.The reviewer who said this was not acid free is from 2002 or something. I won't live long enough if these start to fade so Oh well.Oh the last downside. This is expensive. Refills are about $5 for 5 two-sided pages which can fill up fast. I found some at Joann's with a discount and reasonable shipping. ($27 for 6 packs of refills). So I'm at $37 already. But I think without this many of the photos that I really wanted to see would still be in a box in the closet.Bottom Line: I'm glad I got it.",3 "Bob's Hobby I have purchased over 30 Pioneer X-Pando magnetic albums for use in my hobby of recording a history of my family. They are a superb product, are acid free, and have preserved old and new photos exceptionally well. I especially like the ability to add additional pages by just adding extensions to the posts. This is a very good product and I highly recommend them",4 "Big Disappointment I purchased this product because i have a bunch of 8.5x11 photo prints and this album was the only one that I could find to display them. The only drawback was that the album came initially with only 10 inserts (20 pages) counting front and back)and so limited the number of photos I could display.No problem I thought so when I purchased the album, I also purchased a set of additional pages and the post extensions you need to fit them in. Imagine my disappointment when I tried to unscrew the caps from the initial posts and found that they turned and turned but would not unscrew. Not easily discouraged, I tried for hours and hours but still no luck.And when I complained to the sellers of the album, my complaint was ignored. So sorry but this purchase was a bust!Pioneer 11 3/8-Inch by 11 3/4-Inch Postbound Deluxe Boxed Leatherette Magnetic Album, Black",0 "A Good Buy The page size is very practical and it seems to be a high quality procuct (I have only had it for 2 days). It lays very flat, not uneven like a binder, and it can be expanded a lot. The only problem is that the refills seem a bit pricy. I could buy another album with 10 sheets for less than it would cost to buy 10 refill pages. Overall though, I am happy with my purchase.",3 "Warped Cover I too was disappointed as the front cover on mine was also warped. The magnetic pages allowed the photos to stick well however and I really liked how my 8 x 10 inch photos fit just right.",2 "Really Good Album I have two other albums of this brand/model and have had them for years. They are both as full as I dare to stretch them, so I had to buy another and couldn't find it in any brick and mortar store I looked at. I like the large, ""magnetic"" pages so that I can arrange my photos in any shape and amount on any one page. My oldest Pioneer Deluxe album is 17 years old. I just checked it and it still shows no yellowing or degradation of the photo paper or plastic sheets, so that's amazing. It also has the advantage of extending the thickness with refill sheets and extension post screws so you can make it as thick and heavy as you dare to. It's definitely a great album for family photos.",4 "Pioneer Scrapbook Just a little disappointed with this scrapbook. It was just what I had wanted, but it was warpped and bowed in the middle when I got it. I liked the way it looked like leather.",1 "Pioneer Phot Album Excellent service & quick delivery. Was just what I was looking for to store and organize our family photos that have been sitting in a box for years.",3 "Just your average photo album Bought for my wife at Christmas. Honestly, there is nothing really special about this photo album. It is exactly what we expected to get and does exactly what we expected it to do.",3 "Pioneer 11 3/8 inch by 11 3/4 inch photo album Well, this photo album is great for newspaper articles, but if you change your mind, it will let a mark on the background as soon as you take away the newspaper article. If you use it with photos only, it is great because you can change them without damaging the background and you can compose freely your display with good spacing. For photos, I would have given 4 stars.The downside is also the price. Too expensive!",1 "Find some staples These didn't stay together on their own. Couldn't get a straight angle until I stapled them at the corners. So they're cheap for a reason.",1 "CHEAP These are the WORST stretchers I've ever used!Masterpiece is a good brand, usually, however I think these are knock offs or the defective ones they throw away.Like the previous reviewer stated, they arent cut evenly- and they dont fit into other masterpiece stretchers.I always stretch my paintings, and 80% of the time I used masterpiece stretchers from Hobby Lobby, I bought these because they were cheaper....I guess poor quality comes with lesser price :(",0 "Definitely not Swarovski. I was disappointed by the ""crystal"" of these rhinestones. They weren't shiny or sparkly enough for what I was hoping to do. However, I shouldn't complain, since they're not Swarovski crystals anyway. They also didn't adhere very well to surfaces because the bottoms were too smooth (I used super glue). If you're gluing them on, make sure you don't get any glue on the tops of the rhinestones, otherwise the glue will dry and leave marks on them (that are impossible to clean/scratch off).",2 "Great glue for paper This glue was just what I was looking for - it doesn't make a mess on the paper and dries quickly - but not too quickly for repositioning if necessary.",4 "Awesome! These albums are the greatest! Never again will I buy any albums that are "self-stick" for my photos! I had many photos ruined or near ruined by those kind of albums and thankfully I had most of the negatives stored in an acid-free environment!These books are made to last, and are made to archive photos so you'll have them for a limetime, and be able to pass them along as heirlooms. The albums I have from photo shops that re acid-free are simply photo holders, and are boring!These albums are not boring by any means! You can write about what the pictures are about, add decorations in acid-free papers, etc.They have add-on pages you can buy (most craft stores have them if you can't find them here) and many stationary stores carry the acid-free decorative sheets, stamps and other goodies you'll want to make your own wonderful creations. Photo albums have never looked this good! If I could give this a perfect 10 I would! I bought a couple of these elsewhere, but will be ordering them here from now on, as I can get the color I want AND they cost less than getting them from a craft store!",4 "Not the Cream of the Crop! While this type of album is certainly better than the "self-stick" magnetic albums and the pocket albums, it is not the best of the bunch! The posts make it a little hard to journal about the pictures because the book won't lie flat (which also makes some of the pictures pop off the page). And because it is top-loading dust, dirt, and water can get onto the pictures and scratch or ruin them. I took this one back and bought a Creative Memories album. Now they are the best!",2 "A Quality Bargain An avid scrapbooker, I've never strayed from KOLO brand materials, but took a chance on the less expensive "Pioneer Family Treasures 12"X12" Memory Book". Without a doubt, I am very pleased with my purchase and will certainly consider Pioneer brand supplies for future purchases.The archival quality inserts that are included with the book are fine quality and I found them sturdy enough to not warp when using wet adhesive (glues, for instance) and no noticeable bleeding when using darker colored markers. A bonus that the purchase price includes these inserts as well as the plastic protectors. The only drawback to the protectors is that I found them a bit of a flimsy alternative to the more sturdy mylar protectors - still they do the job.The screw post binding system is a standard with refillable scrapbooks and in the Pioneer case, also very durable.I'm not really wild about the color scheme of the Pioneer memory books, and covering the wrap around spine design with a different fabric has proven difficult. Other than that, I have only praise for this 5-star product. Durable, archival, and an extremely reasonable price (especially considering the inclusion of 10 archival inserts and 10 protector sheets). A recommended purchase for any scrapbooker.",4 "Really Good!! Hi. I bought this scrap book from a different store and it was almost 25 dollars...so this is a really good price. The quality of this beautiful violet scrap book is excellent. The binding allows for as many refills as you can imagine...mine is filled! The paper that they supply you with is also of very good quality, it is very strong adn durable, my paper is still pure white and I bought this set many years ago. Hopefully you will find this review helpful. Enjoy the kit!!",4 "May first experience with scrapbooking This being my first scrapbook attempt, I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures E-Z Load Memory Book was easy to use and I found that most of the colored paper was designed for the 12 x 12 features. Nice and heavy duty construction. The plastic cover is an added feature to help keep the book looking clean. The plastic cover also allows one to added photos, etc without the fear of tearing on the outside of the book.",4 "Best album ever! I love this photo album. I have 12 of them that I have filled with years of scrapbooking. I love the fabric finish and the pull out binding. They have all held up through many times of taking them apart to add or change out pages and still look brand new.",4 "Best out there This particular Pioneer album is the best scrapbooking album out there. I've been scrapbooking for 5 years now and have now transferred all my cropped pages to this album--a total of 24 albums all together! The expandable wraparound spine in the matching cloth fabric is so professional and beautiful--these books make a true display item. Unfortunately, I find they are getting harder to find nowadays so stocking up when you find them is probably a good idea!!",4 "A must get for any memory catcher! I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures Deluxe E-Z Load 12"" X 12"" Memory Book was a great buy! It was perfect for what I needed and the quality I got. This is my fist memory book and won't be my last. I use it mostly for the newspaper articles from my college newspaper and pictures of special events that my school has put on. It gets passed around and is serving its purpose well! I would definitely think twice before getting anything else!",4 "Scrapbook Tape This is the scrapbook tape that I have to have for my projects I have tried many others but this is the best",4 "Tape is not great quality Used this to create archival folders. When I checked on the folders the next day, the sides of the folders were not being held together by the tape. Save your money and get a different product.",1 "Longest sticking 2 sided tape This two sided tape is the best product I have used for adhering mat board to foam core board when doing picture framing. The adhesive lasts for many years in both dry and humid conditions. Unfortunately it is difficult to find this product in bulk quantities. Sometimes it is a little difficult to catch the edge of the backing paper but it's fairly easy if you use a single edge blade to pick up the side near one end or the other.",4 "Can't peel off the backing I have been struggling with this stuff - I cannot get the backing to come off easily. What a pain. Maybe I have a defective roll . . . I'm going to take it back and get glue or something easier to work with.",0 "My favorite product! Pioneer Photo Memory Mounting Taper is my favorite scrapbooking adhesive. I use it to make mini-books that will be handled often. The adhesive is strong and the backing comes off easily. An added bonus is that the tape can be torn, eliminating the need for scissors.",4 "Fast and easy! This is a fast and easy way to hold down large pictures, or whole pages of paper for backgrounds in Memory Albunms. I have used 4 rolls for 2 albunms, so buy plenty if you plan on using it for every page.",4 "Good price for higher quality page protectors I make a lot of scrapbooks and tend to always make more pages than the scrapbooks have (typically they have 10). Page protector insert quality varies wildly and so does the price. When they put the cheap 12 x 12 scrapbooks on sale at craft stores (or if you have the typical 40% off one item coupon), you can get the entire scrapbook with 10 inserts for the same price as this. However, they're terrible quality and most rip along the seam as you try to insert your scrapbook pages.These are good quality, thick and with good seams. The Amazon price is cheaper than I can get at my local stores at regular price for the same quality. Even the white insert paper is of higher quality. I take the inserts out and give them to my son's day care for arts and crafts use since I always use materials such as Bazzill cardstock.It doesn't mention it here, but mine came with extension posts that fit with the existing posts to make the binding thicker and accommodate the extra sheets.",3 "Did not fit in my 12 x 12 scrapbook Maybe it's because of the brand of album I was using, but these Pioneer inserts did not fit. Once I inserted them into the album (following the company's own instructions), a 12 x 12 sheet of paper would not fit in the sleeve without being bent. They do not have the extra half-inch between the sleeve and the holes, and this is necessary (otherwise part of the sleeve is covered by the binding of the album, and everything in the album gets bent when you flip through it). Although the packaging said it could be used with a post-style album, it's clear these are made only for 3-ring binders and nothing else.It's a difficult issue to explain, so I hope this makes sense. I was told at Michael's that they would fit ""any 12 x 12 album,"" and this is simply not true. I also found the plastic to be very flimsy.",0 "Very pleased!! These refill pages were the same quality that came with my photo album and half the price I could find them anywhere else. I received them promptly. Will definitely order more in the future.",4 "good stuff very nice and just what I wanted. It is good to have both the vinyl cover and the insert page. For those desiring a economical scrapbook, this is what you are looking for.",3 "Great product....... This was exactly what I needed, and at a price that is very reasonable. VERY pleased with product, cost, speed of shipping. Who could ask for anything more?",4 "Pioneer Postbound page protectors I thought page protectors were all the same, but these actually are a little bit short and my finished standard pages stick out the top by about an eighth of an inch. Therefore, it's hard to trim that little bit and still keep the completely decorated edges. Also, I'm afraid the photos will slip out .",2 "Highly recommend this product Nice quality product at a great price. Goes perfectly with Pioneer 12x12 memory book - same quality refills. My order came with extension posts. Quick delivery. Would definitely buy again.",4 "Not Bad. These are a nice quality for scrap booking however, they are a little snug for 12x12 paper so a little side trimming is suggested if you don't want the pages to bend. Other than that, they are fine.",3 "Easy to load and excellent buy! Easy to load pages. If you're gonna have a page with a ton of embellishments, make sure to trim it just a little - and voila! Excellent protectors!",4 "Excellent I am glad these were available online because Michael's does not carry them any longer and my children all have these scrapbooks.",4 "Great Great delivery, and easy to load into your scrapbook. I bought it at a great price, but since then I think the price has gone up 2 dollars.",3 "Great product, great service. This is the very thing we needed to complete our albums (1 each 1953-2010). They arrived promptly and we received a discount. One can't beat that!",4 "Scrapbook Refill Pages Item was shipped on time and arrived quickly. I was very satisfied and will order more fillers when needed.",4 "fits my scrapbook but not enough The delivery took longer than other items bought on Amazon and when it did come, I was a little disappointed. The quality of the refill pages were sufficient but there were only 5 pages! No where on Amazon did it say only 5 pages were in the pack. I definitely needed more than 5 pages since it was for my wedding scrapbook! I have to say the pages did fit my Pioneer scrapbook perfectly.",2 "Page for Scrapbooks These are hard pages to find so was really happy to locate them through Amazon. Haven't worked much w/them yet so hope they are as good as they look!",4 "Scrap book album protector sheets I gave this as a Christmas gift. The person loved it . Just what she wanted. Nice quality of the album",4 "Great I love that the sheets come with paper. You can use it or replace with your own color. Seems very strong.",4 "match!!! quede complacida con estas hojas porque completaron perfectamente con el albúm que compré Pioneer 12 Inch by 12 Inch Snapload Sewn Leatherette Cover Memory Book, Brown, las volvería a comprar porque aun tengo albumes de fotos que llenar!!!",4 "Just what I needed These are good quality and very easy to use. They look like they would fit in other brand books too, but I did use them in a Pioneer brand book. They are thicker than the ones that I usually buy and I like the look of them a lot better.",4 "Cheap I bought this because I just needed my $25 free shipping super saver. But the product is durable and good quality. I am considering ondoing scrapbooking. Everything happens for reason. :-)",4 "AWESOME SCRAPBOOK I tend to buy items like this close to home where I can visually see them- so I was leery about purchasing this online and I am SO glad I did. When I fill this up and can't put any additional inserts in- I will purchase another of the same type online. Very reasonably priced and great to keep memories of any type in.",4 "Pages I bought these pages to add film strips to a wedding album also made by Pioneer. The holes are not in the same placement as the wedding album, so I'll need to repunch them. Otherwise, they look great.",4 "Good album It is my first scrapbooking album. It is beautiful. The only inconvenient is that I have to cut a little border of 12x12 scrapbooking paper because it doesn't fit in the page.",3 "Easy to use! These protectors were so easy to use and so easy to add to my Scrapbook. Excellent quality and a must have for all scrapbookers!",4 "Awesome! These albums are the greatest! Never again will I buy any albums that are "self-stick" for my photos! I had many photos ruined or near ruined by those kind of albums and thankfully I had most of the negatives stored in an acid-free environment!These books are made to last, and are made to archive photos so you'll have them for a limetime, and be able to pass them along as heirlooms. The albums I have from photo shops that re acid-free are simply photo holders, and are boring!These albums are not boring by any means! You can write about what the pictures are about, add decorations in acid-free papers, etc.They have add-on pages you can buy (most craft stores have them if you can't find them here) and many stationary stores carry the acid-free decorative sheets, stamps and other goodies you'll want to make your own wonderful creations. Photo albums have never looked this good! If I could give this a perfect 10 I would! I bought a couple of these elsewhere, but will be ordering them here from now on, as I can get the color I want AND they cost less than getting them from a craft store!",4 "Not the Cream of the Crop! While this type of album is certainly better than the "self-stick" magnetic albums and the pocket albums, it is not the best of the bunch! The posts make it a little hard to journal about the pictures because the book won't lie flat (which also makes some of the pictures pop off the page). And because it is top-loading dust, dirt, and water can get onto the pictures and scratch or ruin them. I took this one back and bought a Creative Memories album. Now they are the best!",2 "A Quality Bargain An avid scrapbooker, I've never strayed from KOLO brand materials, but took a chance on the less expensive "Pioneer Family Treasures 12"X12" Memory Book". Without a doubt, I am very pleased with my purchase and will certainly consider Pioneer brand supplies for future purchases.The archival quality inserts that are included with the book are fine quality and I found them sturdy enough to not warp when using wet adhesive (glues, for instance) and no noticeable bleeding when using darker colored markers. A bonus that the purchase price includes these inserts as well as the plastic protectors. The only drawback to the protectors is that I found them a bit of a flimsy alternative to the more sturdy mylar protectors - still they do the job.The screw post binding system is a standard with refillable scrapbooks and in the Pioneer case, also very durable.I'm not really wild about the color scheme of the Pioneer memory books, and covering the wrap around spine design with a different fabric has proven difficult. Other than that, I have only praise for this 5-star product. Durable, archival, and an extremely reasonable price (especially considering the inclusion of 10 archival inserts and 10 protector sheets). A recommended purchase for any scrapbooker.",4 "Really Good!! Hi. I bought this scrap book from a different store and it was almost 25 dollars...so this is a really good price. The quality of this beautiful violet scrap book is excellent. The binding allows for as many refills as you can imagine...mine is filled! The paper that they supply you with is also of very good quality, it is very strong adn durable, my paper is still pure white and I bought this set many years ago. Hopefully you will find this review helpful. Enjoy the kit!!",4 "May first experience with scrapbooking This being my first scrapbook attempt, I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures E-Z Load Memory Book was easy to use and I found that most of the colored paper was designed for the 12 x 12 features. Nice and heavy duty construction. The plastic cover is an added feature to help keep the book looking clean. The plastic cover also allows one to added photos, etc without the fear of tearing on the outside of the book.",4 "Best album ever! I love this photo album. I have 12 of them that I have filled with years of scrapbooking. I love the fabric finish and the pull out binding. They have all held up through many times of taking them apart to add or change out pages and still look brand new.",4 "Best out there This particular Pioneer album is the best scrapbooking album out there. I've been scrapbooking for 5 years now and have now transferred all my cropped pages to this album--a total of 24 albums all together! The expandable wraparound spine in the matching cloth fabric is so professional and beautiful--these books make a true display item. Unfortunately, I find they are getting harder to find nowadays so stocking up when you find them is probably a good idea!!",4 "A must get for any memory catcher! I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures Deluxe E-Z Load 12"" X 12"" Memory Book was a great buy! It was perfect for what I needed and the quality I got. This is my fist memory book and won't be my last. I use it mostly for the newspaper articles from my college newspaper and pictures of special events that my school has put on. It gets passed around and is serving its purpose well! I would definitely think twice before getting anything else!",4 "Wonderful Item! These refills are the easiest ones to use! Of course with the size, you can fit so many more things in them, things that you normally wouldn't be able to mount in a regular sized memory book. Also, there is NO LIMIT as to the number of pages you can add because of the "strap style post-no more worrying that you won't have enough room for all your favorite pictures and momentos! These sheets are acid and PVC free, so no need to worry that your pictures and priceless momentos will fade or deteriorate. I am working on two books at the same time, and can display the books in their unfinished phase and work on the rest of the pages separately!",4 "Refill pages I have been using this product for years.I can always count on this product. I'm sure Iwill be using it for years to come.",4 "Problem solved After checking with every hobby store in town, I was frustrated that no one carried the size protectors I needed for my photo albums.",3 "Great product, but pricey The album sheets seem to be of the best quality refills that I've purchased before. I was pleasantly surprised when I received these to see post extensions and thick cardboard borders for the protection of the sleeves upon insertion into the album. I wish Pioneer would make bigger packets at cheaper prices (perhaps 25 sheets), but I haven't been able to find any.",4 "Large scrapbook sheet protectors I had a very old scrapbook with items pasted to both sides of the pages. The original scrapbook paper was so brittle it was disintegrating in my hands. I had taken the book apart and scanned all the items and was trying to put it back together without much success. The large plastic protective sheets were the perfect size for the old pages to slip in. I removed the paper that came with the plastic covers and just slipped each old page right in. The covers are slightly larger than the original pages but it allowed them to slide in without mangling them. Job done!",4 "Refill pages The refills are easy to use. Perfect for the Pioneer Family Treasure album. I really enjoy the size because you have no problem fitting your pictures onto the page.",4 "Beautiful but difficult to work with I've always been impressed with both form and function when it comes to Pioneer products and the "Pioneer Self Adhesive 3D Gold Letters" do not fall short in the form category. These small gold letters are very attractive and will compliment a variety of scrapbook themes and styles. I liked the idea of the raised letter ("3D") to add a very subtle texture.Unfortunately, as a whole, the function of the "Pioneer Self Adhesive 3D Gold Letters" fell far below my expectations based on previous experiences with Pioneer products. The letters are so small that they can be difficult to work with. Additionally, their size alone doesn't allow much adhesive, and while this can make the letters easier to position, they didn't stay in their final resting place without a bit of coaxing. I also felt that the raised 3D effect lent to the poor adhesive as well. By the time I pressed them into place firmly enough to hold their ground, I had flattened out the letters so that they no longer were raised. Even then, I had some rogue letters (lower case 'e' and 'c') that refused to stay put. I finally reinforced their "self adhesive" power by dabbing the backs on a glue stick.All in all, while I found the "Pioneer Self Adhesive 3D Gold Letters" some of the prettier letters I've worked with, I also found them the most frustrating and difficult, leaving them with 3 stars.",2 "Don't Buy! No size was listed when I bought it and of course they turned out to be larger than I wanted. They fail, in my book, because and their inability to stick to anything other than paper. Waste of money!",0 "Best Glue stick I've used I've used the Pioneer Photo Glue stick for several projects and have been very pleased with this product. It went on smoothly and the photos and other items stuck well to the surface that they were being glued to and there was no ""bleed"" through to the front of the photos.The glue stick is acid free and we felt that it was safe to use for the ""Ancestor Photo Albums"" that we created as gifts for our 6 grown children. We used the glue stick for both photos and paper labels that we had typed on the computer. I would recommend this product over other glue sticks that I have used that did not stick well to the pages.",4 "Good Glue stick I really like this brand. I have used it for a year now on all my scrapbooking and paper craft projects.",4 "Pioneer Value Size Photo Glue Stick This is the best glue stick on the market and the best price. Seller send immediately. I bought a total of three so far for a large project.",4 "Waste of money It doesn't stick. It was such a waste of money. I'm just going to have to throw it away.",0 "This is actually a horrible price. This is double the cost of getting this at a craft store and nearly double of what it costs at other websites. Total ripoff.",0 "Great Price Great price. Love the buy 3 and get one free deal. Great product.",4 "Great for adding pages but the screws are weird I needed to add pages to a portfolio so this package was what I needed but adding the screws was awkward and too high for just five pages. I'll keep the extra screws for expanding later. If you need to add screws, you will need to keep one finger on one side and then use a screwdriver on the other for a tight fit.",3 "a must for all scrapbookers been scrapbooking for years and enjoy the ease this product affords in completing page after page of memories.Really like the durability of the page protectors. Thanks for a great product.",4 "Pioneer Postbound Top Loading Protectors Very nice quality. I have the album that this fits and was very happy with how it expanded my album. I ordered this item more than once",4 "a little expensive, but great! Redoing all my old sticky paged scrapbooks.These are great for also sliding old scrapbook pages on individual paper right into the sleeve!Can't wait to get going!",4 "sent a different item than the one I ordered I looked around to match a scrapbook I had at home, to give my grandkids matching scrapbooks of their own.I found this site which had a photo of the exact book I was wanting. The description was the same. Ordered them and received totally different books from what appeared on the site.Very disappointing to say the least. I know not to order from someone who doesn't make sure that what's presented on the site is what they send to the customer. This vendor was Adorama, selling on Amazon.Lou",0 "Pictured item not sent The product sent was NOT the one pictured. It was cheaply made and low quality. The gold trim that is shown in the photo is not on the album. It is plain and looks awful. Had I known it would look this bad I never would have purchased it. Buyer beware.",0 "My daughter loves it! Ordered this for my teenage daughter who is really into art. She wanted a larger sketch pad and likes the size. She also seems happy with the paper quality.",4 "Like my Mother always said, ""Forget the batteries, just give him some crayons, and a stack of paper to draw on."" My 23 month old great-nephew loved it. He's been getting a jump on his ""Terrible Two's,"" but all he needed this Christmas to keep him completly fasinated, and intensly occupied was a box of 8 crayons and this perfectly sized sketch pad to unleash his creative skills, taking into account his as yet inaccurate motor skills, he had plenty of room to create without drawing outside of the box. the pad has enough weight that it cannot be easily discarded or tossed about. The Paper also appears to be thick and fairly durable.",4 "educatonal insights, friendly and helpful I am a preschool teacher and use this stamp to put the letter we learn each day on the students hand before they leave, This way they see it for the rest of the day and reinforce what we have learned. They love to smell their hand, and look forward to a new scent each day. I had a few questions about the product and the Educational Insights staff answered my questions in a friendly quick manner. They were so helpful that in the future, when, I need any teaching supplies I will look to their inventory first!",4 "Super cute My friend gave me a stamp for a present, but unfortunately without a stamp pad. So I've searched several items, and finally chose this one for the unbeatable price as well as the cute option of an apple scent. Though the smell seems a bit grotesque than I expected, the cute apple image and the durable stamp pad is worth the choice. Also shipment was fast. So I decided to purchase other colors for this product.",4 "very faint smell I got this ink pad for the smell, my child loves the smelly stamp. Though smell is sweet and fun, I can barely smell it and didn't last long. I will not buy this product series again.",1 "smells good but not washable It doesn't say it is washable, but I typically think that toys and crafts for kids should be easy to wash off of skin and clothes, not with this product. I would recommend only buying this for older children.",3 "Washable and good color Liked the quality of the ink - dark when stamped. The smell is good and love the fact that it's washable.",3 "Red Apple Scent stamp pad The smell was not as strong as I thought it was going to be. Used it for a card wanted to smell like apple. i added apple scent liquid I had to inkpad. It was better but probably wouldn't buy again.",2 "Plenty of ink; not much smell; takes rubbing to wash off PRO: Lots of ink and stamps wellAfter being disappointed by a Melissa & Doug set we bought that came with dry ink pads, this was a pleasure to buy in that the ink pad was full of ink out of the box. My daughter was able to go on a stamping fest--hands, face, legs of everyone in the house were all conspicuously colored red when I got home.CON: Little to no smell, or bad smellThis is supposed to be apple scented--not at all. I didn't smell apples, but instead a slight chemically weird smell. It was not obnoxious, but it didn't smell like apples for sure. I'm torn between saying there is no smell and a faint weird not too pleasant smell. It would not stop me from recommending this product however.PRO/CON: Takes a bit of effort to wash offDepending on how you view it, you might like or dislike the fact that it takes a little rubbing to get off of skin. I tried a baby wipe and with a good amount of rubbing it still left kid's hands (which took the brunt of the ink) with a slight reddish tint. Soap and water takes care of it though, so this is not a big deal.",3 "Great for younger kids This is a great stamp pad for kids. My son is almost 3 and is the typical messy boy when it comes to arts and crafts. The ink comes off without any problems and smells absolutely delicious.",4 "Disappointed The bag contained a sampling of quilling papers (very short, no room for mistakes or practice) and a few poorly photocopied, inane instructions. There are no copyrights on the instructions, so who knows where they came from? You can buy more quilling paper for the money and find better instructions for free on the Internet. I will be more wary of these kinds of ""kits"" in the future.",1 "Fun and Easy directions This was a fun product to do. The directions are easy to follow. You can be creating flowers from rolled paper in no time. I used them to make cards and for scrapbooking. This is a fun craft!",4 "orgnized This was a life saver. It comes in handy. The only issue was that it chipped a little when it accidentally fell off the table.",3 "Excellent bead storage These are a great upgrade from my former bead storage solutions. They are very attractive and just the right size to organize things attractively.",4 "WONDERFUL box, but don't tip it over! I absolutely love these boxes by ArtBin! I use them for my all of craft supplies and for jewelry boxes, but there is the teeny drawback that you can't rally close them snugly enough that they won't spill open if you tip them over. But then again, I like that they are very clear, so I just choose to live dangerously... :)",3 "Wonderful and perfect view for small objects I just started a small business customizing hand-set Rhinestones motif transfers for T-Shirts. This clear prism box is perfect for keeping my Rhinestones of various colors and sizes separated. The lid fits tight so the tiny stones don't spill into the next bin. The box being crystal clear does not allow for any color distortion which is important as so many colors and manufacturers can have the same name but be slightly different. I have been using this box for a couple years and with care, so far show no wear and tear. They are strong and stackable. This storage box is economically perfect for my business.",4 "Nice It's a nice paper. Only issue is paper weight is low enough that it curls quite a bit (especially towards the end of the roll)",4 "Soft, but cross-eye inducing This yarn is suuuuper soft, but I kind of wish it came in solid colors. Trying to create a complicated scarf pattern is pretty near impossible because of how the colors continually change. I admit to going cross-eyed a couple of times, but then I wear the scarf and admit that the soft-ness makes it worth-while.",3 "Love this yarn! It was easy to order, package arrived quickly - exactly as described. I absolutely love this yarn! Will order again!",4 "Nice autumn color All of Patons' Bohemian yarns are so very soft and delightful to work with. This shade is as pictured and is perfect for autumn and winter wear projects. Knits up quick. I have used a range of needle sizes from 10 1/2 to 13 with this yarn and have been very pleased with the results.",4 "Great Yarn, Very Soft I bought this yarn after learning how to knit less than 2 days prior. It is strong, doesn't untwist too easily and as incredibly easy to knit with. I am making a scarf with this. I ended up needing to purchase a second spool. I'm using size 11 needles and have 16 stitches across.The fabric does shed a bit when working so you will have to vacuum up afterwords.",3 "the only yarn to get! I love this yarn! I use it to crochet baby blankets and they turn out thick and plush and soft. I have made about 5 of them for various shower gifts and word is that the babies love them too! I used the cream color for my latest project and it's beautiful. My favorites also include the deep purple color and the wandering vines.. I used to buy this yarn in my local store but they stopped carrying it and I HAD to have it! So happy to find on Amazon.. If you want soft and squishy and cozy, this is your yarn too!",4 "perfect mat to make mom happy everything is just perfect ,the ad stated everything what more can you say about it except it is better than expected",4 "Great product I had to store this in the garage for about a week to get rid of the smell. Now that the smell is gone I can say that it works great. Nice large size and perfect for all my fabric cutting needs. The company was great about the return policy and explaining the smell. I didn't have to return it, I just had to be patient (which isn't really in my charater when quilting is concerned. LOL) I recommend this product highly.",4 "Working as intended Sure beats having to cut on a stack of news paper and throw it out afterwards. Used in making many Christmas gifts this year and it did all I hoped it would, prevented cuts in my talbe. Was shipped flat and in a few days, again, nothing crazy wonderful but nothing bad, the experience I have come to expect. Thanks for the product.",3 "Nice sized cutting mat! I'm a beginner at sewing and crafts but I can imagine that this is more than sufficient to do both fabric and paper cutting.",3 "Very nice! This product is as advertised and exceptional in quality. They require you write so many words so this last sentence is not concerning the product.",4 "Rotary cutting mat... The mat arrived very promptly, and packaged very well. The mat had a couple of black, sort of greasy marks on the back, which I scrubbed off as best I could. However this should not interfere with use of the cutting surface when I wish to turn it over to use the plain, ungridded side.",4 "Great price Such a deal on this mat. This is a great brand that will stand the test of time. There are cheaper ones but they need to be replaced more often.",3 "OLFACTORY 24x36 Rotary Mat This is a great size mat that better handles larger pieces of fabric more efficiently. The price is great, the product too!",4 "Fabulous! This cutting mat works great! I love it. One of the best purchases I have made. I don't know how it works but it does. Buy it, you wont be disappointed.",4 "Smelly!!! Product is great, but it has a horrible smell. I tried the suggestions on the OLFA website but didn't seem to make a difference. Product works though.",2 "Perfect for crafts and protecting your table. I have kids that love to do art and cut paper. I had this sitting away from my days when I thought I would learn to quilt. But when my son decided he wanted to cut a bunch of paper to do origami, I thought between this and the rotary cutter, it would make quick work of that project.For cutting paper, you have the grid lines to help you measure -- no ruler required. My only complain is I wish they would put a ""lip"" on one edge so that the paper doesn't move while you are cutting it.It is also great as a protective surface while coloring and painting -- particularly when using markers which tend to bleed through paper.It lasts forever -- I had originally bought my mat back in 1993 and it hasn't ""degraded"" at all -- it still has the ""self-healing"" properties for the rotary cutter. The color hasn't faded and it has held its flat shape (despite having been stored standing up).My only regret is that it took me so long to think of all the uses for this mat![NCJAR]",4 "Excellent product. You'll love these mats for rotary cutting. Like another reviewer, I've had several of these mats for years and years with no obvious wear. Amazon's everyday price on both sizes is much better than the regular retail price at my local fabric store.",4 "speeds up quilting bought one from the local store, thisis a much better price. I now love cutting fabric, its fast and easy with the measured clear ruler and the fiskars cutter, quilting is fun again.***a year later , cannot think about cutting without this mat, just buy it and a roller cutter.",4 "Perfect for my needs I bought this cutting board to use for quilting. I love it! I even use the board and rotary cutter for cutting patterns. Its perfect for my needs and has no sign of wear even though I have used it quite a bit. I store it flat under a pile of things under my bed and still I haven't scratched it or damaged it at all.",4 "Not self-healing and cracks! I bought this cutting mat because the reviews were good. Maybe I got a dud or maybe it's just not meant for daily use...but my mat does not self heal and has started cracking along the edges. It didn't self heal even from the beginning but has progressively gotten worse. It also cracks just from being bent a little or from cutting down the same line over and over (I sell items I sew and use the same cutting lines frequently). I've used my mat almost every single day for the past 3 years sewing. Amazingly enough my smaller Dritz mat, which I've owned longer and used just as much, still looks brand new. It's time for me to buy a new mat and I'm probably going to go with Dritz or maybe Fiskars, either way, I'm done with OLFA.",1 "Great mat. Great resealing mat at a usable size. Plastic odor is sure hard to get rid of.",4 "Pleased This is my first rotary mat so I didn't know what to expect... especially in regards to ""self healing"". After I received it I was pleased about the size, I knew the size when ordering it but it is still shockingly larger then what I imagined. It is double sided, although only one side has measurements the other side is blank... but both have the ""self healing"" surface. It is pretty cool when you use the rotary on it and make a little slice in the surface how the slice does disappear... I was very pleased and excited about this. I use a Olfa rotary cutter on it as recommended but when making a curved cut it still left a light slice in the mat that did not heal (hence four stars)... I recommend you use scissors for curved cutting as to not permanently damage the mat. The slice is small enough that it won't be a problem and it is barely noticeable but I want to preserve the life of the mat as long as I can.",3 "Rotary Mat This was a great investment for me. I put this mat along side my other mat and now I have a longer mat to cut on. It does a great job.",4 "Great Mat & Seller! I received this Olfa Self-Healing Rotary Mat amazingly fast! Great seller! The mat is terrific. I use it for matte cutting, and, it saves my work surface and the blade on my rotary cutter. Highly recommend the mat and the seller.",4 "Great mat This mat works great. It seems to really be ""self-healing."" I thought that it would be hard and wouldn't bend. Instead it is thin and seems kind of flimsy, but I guess that makes it more lightweight. I wish that it was a little more sturdy. But this works great. It fits perfectly on my Cosco long table that I do crafts on. I'm happy with my purchase.",3 "works well, but... Get the largest cutting mat you can. This one has great self healing properties, but it is so large it doesn't store well. It is easy to use, but I found I needed a bigger one. It does help to get your projects on point.",3 "Chemical Smell As soon as I took this product out of the box there was a horrible chemical smell. Even after airing in the bathroom with the fan on for a day and then outside for another the smell was still going strong and gave me a headache. I returned the item for a refund",0 "very nice I wasn't sure what I'd be getting with this as I'd never owned such before. I ordered it to start making latex clothing for myself... I'm very pleased with it. It's flexible but tough, good quality. I can see me using it for a good while.",4 "Rotary mat Bought this for my wife's quilting projects. This is her second one and she is thrilled. Recommend that any husband get one for their wife who quilts!",4 "Olfa Rotary mat The 24 x 36" mat is a great size! This s my 3rd Olfa mat and they continue to be a quality product.",4 "Just what I was looking for I'd been researching which type of cutting mat I should get. I decided for a self-healing mat. I wanted a large one. I found this one to be a third of the price of what some of these mats goes for at larger retailer. I didn't notice any foul smells of weird plastic-y chemicals. It perfect, and now I don't have to worry about ruining my antique dining room table. I had been using a vinyl table cloth as my cutting surface, but it had some funky lumps in it. Maybe in the future, I'd invest in another one, just to cover the entire length of my table so I can cut larger lengths without having to move the fabric.",4 "This is part of me This is so wonderful and practical to use.....I simply love it. I do all of My art work on it....I make books by hand for donations!",4 "Wife loves it Came in on time and the mat is good sized. She has used it and its working great. Must have for sewing.,",4 "Great Service This item arrived in three days and was exactly what I was looking for. It works perfectly with my existing mat to cover my cutting surface.",4 "Great mat, Great price Very good quality mat for very affordable price, arrived very fast. Would definately purchase from again but won't need to for a while as this is durable.",4 "Awesome Mat! This mat is awesome! I use it to measure all of my products before I ship them. This gives me a fast and accurate way of doing this task. Now I don't have to use a ruler for each item, I just lay them flat on this mat and follow the lines. I am very satisfied.This mat is very sturdy and well made. I use it in a warehouse setting and it is taking a beating but I have not seen any type of wear so far. I would highly recommend this to any one who needs t measure fast and accurate.",4 "So great The perfect pair for my olfa rotary cutter. Makes my life so much easier. Great product! worth every penny. Would buy it again if ever I needed another one :)",4 "Works Well I don't know why everybody is complaining about the chemical smell. It does have an odor, but it's not like it OVERWHELMES you or anything. Plus, it only lasts a few days anyway, or maybe I have just gotten used to it huh?...lol. Anyway, this is supposed to be about how the product PERFORMS and not how it smells, and it performs very well.",3 "roatary mat This mat is a great addition to my 'sewing area' in my home. I can cut with my rotary cutter and know that I am not cutting anything but my fabric!!",4 "Rotary mat This is a much better mat than my previous one, which was smaller and had gotten pretty torn up. Like the size and the self-healing-works great so far. Thanks.",4 "Cut with trust I really like the olfa cutting board I use it all the time.I can trust that it will not leave a mark on my tables andthe measuring ruler all over the place is good to follow.Janis",4 "Great mat for rotary cutting As always these OLFA mats are great. They are expensive -- especially as they get larger. I have two of the 2'x3' ones and taped them together on the bottom. Works great.",4 "Love this mat! This mat is wonderful! Large enough to cut material without double folding. I wish I had gotten one years ago.",4 "Professional grade without the professional price. This was gift, but I see the item fairly regularly and I am pleased with it's quality. The cuts heal up nice and it has a good weight to it.I'd recommend this product for amateurs and experts",3 "OMG!! What else can I say about this mat... First of all this mat in Joann's Fabric store cost 65.99 I got it on Amamzon for 31 Bucks! if that isnt awesome I don't know what else is! Super satisfied with this Mat.. Its HUGE!! and will do the Job Right!",4 "Great mat! Cutting the silky fabric with the rotary cutter on this mat is just a very enjoyable thing. It is very strong. I believe it will be great for cutting paper too.",4 "Love, love, love it! I love this! Easy to read numbers. Large that I can pretty much cut everything on this. Makes for easy cuts. Fits perfectly on my Koala sewing cabinet.",4 "Nice, But Expensive I purchase this in 2007 directly from Amazon. It cost $4 back then. It came within a week with free super saving shipping (which is basically standard shipping). The stickers are made of high quality material. It is bigger than it looks in the picture, which I was very pleased with. I used my stickers for a scrapbook page. The stickers are also amazingly detailed, which I was very happy about.These are dimensional stickers, which means that they have texture to them and you can actually feel them, just like embellishments - these aren't printed stickers on a sticker sheet (which is why they cost more).I only gave it three stars because it is very pricey. I buy lots of Jolee stickers (they are the best in their industry), and they have other stickers that cost the same amount that is a lot nicer than this - which is basically a small thanksgiving wreath and nothing else. I was kind of disappointed with this one.",2 "Wonderful! I love this punch. I use the pro version of the organizer and when I want to put something special in that has not been punched, this is just perfect. Well made and worth the price.",4 "Adhesive Magic I was amazed at the color quality and that the adhesion did not destroy the wall when the 10 foot decal I made was removed from a painted surface",4 "I must say I was disappointed in this product. There were 2 walnut blocks about 2""x3""x4"" and about 20+ ""sheets"" of 3""x6""x 1/32"". I have no idea what I'm going to use those really thin strips for. They are really too thin to even use for miter joint keys without stacking at least 2 together. Won't fall for it again. If you want hobby wood, go to Rockler and order a bag of their cutoffs. I've gotten a couple so far and there is way more useful wood included.",1 "Good for small projects. I needed to make a couple of small things out of hardwood. I searched Amazon just for giggles and sure enough I found this. I size and number of pieces may very from bag to bag, But all the pieces in the bag I got were good quality dense hardwood. Free of knots and cracks but in a rough mill condition.",3 "Really lame product The bags were small and filled with very small almost useless sized blocks, many of which had cracks in them rendering them useless for carving. Do not purchase from this dealer.",0 "Wrong title? The product name is ""Basswood""; the product description says ""balsa"". The two are very different. Please get it straight so that people know what they are buying.",0 "Craft Project Supplies This is a great and inexpensive way to introduce students to wood carving. Easy to use and if it does not turn out exactly right, at least they have learned the feel and texture of wood and their next project will benefit from the experience.",3 "Nice kit, easy to use but take your time for best results This comes with two snow globe kits. Each kit has a glass sphere, rubber seal, and a wooden base. You need to purchse separately some silicone sealer, like you'd use to seal the bathtub or a fishtank.You can use the silicone to glue an item to the rubber seal. I was just putting some small seashells and beach sand from a recent trip in mine, so I didn't do this.Add water to the globe. The instructions recommend some alcohol to prevent bacteria, and some glycerin to break surface tension. Then push the rubber seal in the globe, being careful to get out all the air bubbles.I put some water into a bowl, and held the globe underwater while pushing on one side of the seal to let the last few air bubbles escape. I also found that more bubbles appeared overnight, probably air trapped in the shells or sand, so you might want to let things soak for a few days to make sure there are no bubbles inside your globe.After the rubber seal has had time to completely dry, apply some silicone sealant, and let that dry. Then you can use silicone sealant to glue the whole thing in the wooden base.My finished globe looks great, and is a nice reminder of my trip.",4 "works well, but much smaller than I thought I bought this kit for my daughter as she loves snowglobes. She made a little polymer clay figure and we glued it inside. It works really well, although it is a bit tricky getting the rubber stopper right up inside. I had thought they would be big snowglobes, but they were really only about 3 inches high inside the glass. If you are making them, track down some glycerin first- helps to slow the fall of the snow inside the water. Although this came with a bag of snow, we added some glitter too.",2 "Snow globes add creative piece to kids' collections My girls began collecting snow globes just before Christmas and this was a creative way to have a unique and personalized addition.",3 "Snow Globe with wood base The product itself is good but does not have all of the necessary material to complete the project. I would probably not purchase this in the future.",2 "snow globe This globe looks nice, but I am really looking for a larger DIY one. Never tried making one before so I'm looking forward to it. I too would like to gather some sand and shells this Summer. I'd also like to add a polymer clay seahorse, if I can find one.",2 "Very nice, but a lot smaller than they stated only 3/4 of an inch long These earrings are very pretty but they were a lot smaller than the add originally stated 1.25 inches when in reality they are only .75 of an inch. That's a pretty big difference, but still very pretty and am happy with them besides that.",3 "Just received it - didn't realize how small these are. The packages are marked 2oz (56g). That's 2 1/4"" x 1 3/4"" x 3/4"", or 57x45x18mm.Haven't tried using them yet, so can't comment on the quality.",3 "Good product, shipping a drag. It's a good block of wood, consistent, carves and seals excellently. I'm not sure why the star rating is for a ""toy,"" but hey, as far as blocks of wood go, I guess this one is pretty fun.However - I've purchased this item twice, both times with a number of other items from other vendors through amazon, and several from amazon. My only complaint is that it takes much longer to ship than anything else - an order I placed a number of days later has shipped, and this still hasn't. Perhaps it simply hasn't yet been marked as shipped and is en route, but I remember that it took a good while for the first one to arrive when I purchased it just over a year ago.",4 "Basswood is the best for carving There is no better wood for carving than basswood. It is smooth as butter... even across the grain. Expensive for a small chunk of wood... but no knots and grain is along the length of block. Very good quality. I just bought more.",3 "Clover Magnetic Bag Closure This is THE magnetic closure that you want to use when making purses or tote bags. It's strong enough to hold securely but not so strong that it tears away from the fabric. Beware of less expensive magnetic closures. This is the one you want to use if you're making purses or totes. It also comes in another color and a different size.",4 "Very strong Stronger than I needed and would cause some bags and purses to become damaged, I think. I bought them to fill a "free shipping" order. I will find a good use for them though, I'm sure.",2 "Has potential Works but not for long. The ends broke off in the purse and the thing fell off. The magnet is strong and it was great until it broke. I might have installed it wrong, I will try again.",2 "Perfect Magnetic Closure I used this magnetic closure for the finishing touch on a handmade purse. It is the perfect closure, not too strong, not weak. It is heavy and is of great quality. Installing it onto the purse was simple. My fabric was denim. I simply cut holes with an x-acto blade, inserted the prongs and folded them over. The purse is for my tween daughter and she is thrilled with how the closure finishes off the piece with class.",4 "EASY TO DO Needed the snap closure for a diaper bag I was making for my daughter. I actually put the bag together and forgot to put it on. I was able to take out a small part of the seam and insert the closure. This is a strong and easy to put together closure.",4 "VERY SATISFIED!!! I was very pleased with the items that I ordered. The company did a good job of fixing a mix up in shipment and it cost me nothing to rectify it. My husband is very happy with his 5 year Wedding Anniversay gift. Was exactly what he wanted.",4 "Dont waste your money I always considered Singer to have good machines- after all, theyve been around FOREVER! Practically an american trademark no? Well, my hubby bought me this machine for christmas and I loved it at first! Was SO much better than my Pixie I was used to! Weeeeell, not long after I started using it, it started messing up. My stitches were very loose and loopy at the bottom, rethreaded helped sometimes. Adjusting the tension did nothing. Then in the middle of sewing a STRIAGHT LINE I heard a loud CLICK and it stopped sewing. The timing was off. On my brand new sewing machine. Absouletely ridiculous! Definitely NOT an operator error! I was doing nothing different at the time, just sewing a plain straight stitch using a lightweight COTTON material! >.< SO I called Singer and tried to get them to uphold thier 90 day unlimited warranty. No such luck! For them to uphold thier warranty, I would either have to spend $40 to ship it to the nearest warranty center or drive 3 hours to get there! What lousy customer service! Not helpful WHATSOEVER. FUrthermore, I was told it was MY FAULT. 0.o Defintely not my fault.So, I went to return it to Joanns. I was given the run around and after contacting thier headquarters and the local overseer I was able to exchange it for a different machine, same model though as I was convinced it was simply a defect. Nope this one gives me the SAME problems. Same damn things. And its remarkable the thing breask RIGHT AFTER the unlimited warranty expires! I will never buy a Singer machine again. Total crap in my opinion. I now have a Janome Machine on the way after hearing wonderful things about Janome.I learned how to sew at a VERY young age on my grandmothers commercial sewing machines. Then had a machine all growing up that flooded during a hurricane. (Brother machine). This was the first brand I have EVRE had problems with. Im very dissapointed too since I had such high expectations... Its a pretty machine, but all it gave me was frustrations and tears. Not worth it. Definitely NOT WORTH IT.",0 "good for a beginner I bought this machine on sale 2 years ago. I am an amateur. I learned to sew with this machine. I've been lucky and have had no issues with it. I've made a number of blankets and dresses and john-johns with the machine. I do basic stuff though. the only thing I find really tricky is button holes, but, as I've said, I have no training other than youtube videos and the cd that came with the machine. I would buy a singer whenever I do decide to upgrade. as of right now, it completes the projects I want to complete.if you want to learn the basics and don't want to spend an arm and a leg, this is a good machine.",3 "Poor quality Singer sewing machine made in China I purchased this sewing machine with high hopes and put my trust in the Singer brand name.But found instead that this is a poorly made machine that couldn't even perform at the lowest level.The metal feet that are supposed to advance the fabric don't move the cloth forward at all, but instead just go up and down, which doesn't help at all. The large dial that is suppose to change the length of the stitch didn't make any difference whatsoever. Even a simple straight stitch was a mess.Avoid this machine.",0 "Terrible Machine I have also had nothing but problems with this machine. I am very disappointed. My family has always bought Singer machines, but I will never buy one again. Half the time the reverse will not work, parts have broken, and this is altogether a crappy, cheap machine.",0 "Works pretty well **UPDATE: Not any more I'm somewhat happy with this machine. The biggest problem I have with it is that it doesn't like to stitch a regular, straight stitch--it really likes a zig-zag stitch. Putting it on the straight stitch setting doesn't work, but if I put the dial in between two zig zag stitches, it will stitch straight. So, a pretty easy fix for a stupid problem that I shouldn't be having, but oh, well. It's an OK cheap machine.**UPDATE:I've had this machine for about 6 months now, and I can no longer get it to make a decent stitch. The tension is either way too high, or it creates loops on the bottom of the material. This machine has been driving me crazy with one problem or another for months and I'm replacing it now. Get something better.",0 "Lots of hiccups I'm a novice sewer, so perhaps my experience is not typical of those who sew well and often, but I've had nothing but trouble with this machine. The birdnesting issues resurface everytime I rethread the machine, and while the machine works well for me in spurts, there is no consistency. I play with different needle sizes and with the upper thread tension, but with little luck. Even when the tension seems balanced, the machine will skip stitches randomly and occasionally reject a brand new needle (meaning that the needle will ram into some part of the bobbin case even if it doesn't look bent). I have been stranded in the middle of a project for months. In short, my experience learning to sew has been even more frustrating than I expected because of the difficulties with this machine.",1 "Translation for the other review... The other review is great, so I just wanted to translate it into English: Excellent product of very good quality; has a lot of power, and sews all types of home/domestic fabrics!!! I recommend it for all home sewing jobs!!!EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, DE MUY BUENA CALIDAD, CON MUCHA FUERZA, COSE TODO TIPO DE TELA DOMESTICA!!! LO RECOMIENDO PARA TRABAJOS DEL HOGAR EN GENERAL!!!",4 "Good sewing machine. My husband bought this machine back in 2009. I have used it to sew dresses, some blankets and crafting projects. I've had some few problems with the treath before specially when I was using a cheap one. I just realized yesterday I had never clean it or put lubricant, honestly I felt terrible. So I did it and is working even better.I read all the negative comments before, which were surprising to me, since my experience with this machine has been excellent.I just bought a new foot to do the free motion quilting, I tried it, and it sews perfect!I recommend this sewing machine to anyone, who wants to do regular sewing with it, nothing fancy.",4 "Love it I was a little frustrated at first with the machine as I was having problems with the sewing being 'loopy' off the bobbin and I couldn't figure out why. Well, I didn't actually read the manual on how to thread the machine. Once I found out how to thread it properly I have not had a problem since. So technically the issue was me not reading the manual. They could have made it a little more straightforward for the threading though.",3 "EXCELENTE PRODUCTO EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, DE MUY BUENA CALIDAD, CON MUCHA FUERZA, COSE TODO TIPO DE TELA DOMESTICA!!! LO RECOMIENDO PARA TRABAJOS DEL HOGAR EN GENERAL!!!",4 "Don't Buy I purchased a Singer Inspiration 4206 in June 2009. This Singer product has been nothing but a disappointment. I am an experienced seamstress and was very disappointed with the performance from this machine. Very light weight, this is my first plastic sewing machine, it literally hops around as you sew. I have had to replace the bobbin case 3 times and it still does not sew correctly. All previous machines I've owned were metal. I am going looking for a metal machine. Don't waste your money on this plastic defective Singer.",0 "what a waste I've always liked singer. I had this one about a year with less than 25 hours on it and the plastic gears went on it. Don't get this one, it's a waste of money.",0 "New model is a vast improvement over older machines in this series. This is an update to my previous review (see below the **** for the original review).The replacement 4210 sent to me directly from Singer is a VAST improvement over the 4210 I bought in Spring 2007. It's very obvious that the model has had improvements over the past two years of continued manufacture. I've put the new 4210 through its paces and am well pleased with it! What a relief!****Original review:I've been sewing for 30 years on an old model Singer, and am an experienced seamstress. I bought this for the features my vintage Singer doesn't have, such as zig-zag stitches, stitching for stretch knits, and buttonhole stitching.I've had problems from the start with the 4210. The ""birdnesting"" problem with the bobbin if the machine is not threaded under tension is ridiculous, and documented on Singer's support site. Having to purchase specific bobbins is just wrong. Making buttonholes is not the piece-of-cake that is claimed. It's not intuitive how to change presser feet. The bobbin case jams repeatedly. When using four layers of lightweight cotton and stitching them, birdnesting occurs; you can pretty much ruling out sewing any heavy or thick fabrics with this machine. Birdnesting also occurs when stitching stretch knits. The tension lever doesn't seem to have any effect on tension at all. I could go on and on.I've called Singer support and they've offered to give me a new 4210 and send this problem one back. I'll take them up on that, and hope that in the two years since I bought my 4210 some of these problems may have been worked out in manufacturing. We'll see.",3 "Great machine Great price I've had this machine for a few months now and I have learned to sew on it, it is a workhorse for a basic machine. The threading is so simple.All the stitches come out looking great. It's not a loud machine.The girls at my sewing class are pretty impressed with it especially since their very expensive machines have had something go wrong with it and mine is still sewing along.You can't beat the price either.",4 "killed my inspiration to sew I was not making anything crazy - mostly straight stitches for a doggie bed cover and an apron. The second day of use, the automatic threader didn't function right anymore. The bobbin gets jammed a lot. Perfect for muslin, but if you are planning on using anything thicker than that then it will just drive you bonkers. Got it last friday, packed it last night and will be returning it today.",0 "Wouldn't ever recommend I have only sewed on my machine a couple of times and it has already gone to the shop! Service guy worked on it for three hours and told me to come get it! Can't be fixed!!! The bobbin casing was defective and several other problems. I feel like I just threw my money away. Won't buy Singer again!",0 "Recurrent frustrations The bobbin holder is a nightmare. Often won't successfully rotate the thread far enough, or the machine pops out the bobbin holder.",0 "who designed this machine I can't believe Singer made this machine. The design is so poor. The LED light is set so far back you can't see your stitches. The auto needle threader broke after 2 weeks use. It won't sew thick fabrics and jams constantly. There is also no way to adjust presser foot for thicker fabrics. A person with any knowledge of sewing could not have designed this machine.",0 "Artists beware I have been a sumi-e student for a number of years now and therefore always look for supplies. I saw this paper and even though I received it some time ago today is the first time I have used it. I am very disappointed with the quality. The paper itself is exactly what it said but the rolls are not a continuous 20 feet but small glued sections to total 20 feet. Therefore it is useless for any art work other than the smallest. That it was not a continuous roll was not in the product description. I will think twice before using this seller or product again.",0 "Low quality paper As the previous reviewer said, it was not a continuous roll. The paper is good on practice purpose only, not for displaying.",1 "Very Satisfied Nice calligraphy pen set. Doesn't bleed or smudge and it's very versatile with both a narrow and a wide tip, would recommend.",4 "Great! Really surprised! Like I said I was really surprised when I received this, especially for the money! I usually like to do a little research before buying things online, and being that there was no reviews on here yet, I went on youtube. A fair amount of reviews gave ""Speedball"" a good review, so I decided to try them. Needless to say, I was very impressed, great value overall! This set works great for new or people who already love calligraphy! I myself am pretty new, but none the less, it still keeps me plenty occupied! Great set!!",4 "Great Starter Set I purchased this set as a gift for my teenager who wanted to try calligraphy. It is perfect. I looked at sets that had more and less nibs, but this selection of nibs is just the right number for a starter set. It writes beautifully, and is used almost daily.",4 "Good quality for price The variety of different nibs does cover the basics of learning calligraphy. I found it to be a great starter kit. Not only that but ever since Ive bought it nothing has broken so again good quality",4 "For the price, these are fine Hey, caligraphy pens arent cheap. You get what you pay for and these pens are perfect for a beginner. I was more impressed with the company as my first mailing was lost by the post office so they hurried and sent another one by christmas. thank you guys. But back to the pens. with a little practice you can do some halfway decent lettering. real pens go for a hundred bucks or more...so its really on how much you wanna spend",3 "Has enough nibs I like this set because it has the type of nibs I want to use in my artwork. I'm not interested in calligraphy, I am more interested in the fine lines that 2 of the nibs produce. It comes, additionally, with 4 calligraphy nibs, which I may experiment with, but that isn't why I mainly bought this set. I think it is well worth the price; the wooden pen it comes with is standard. All you need to do is buy ink!",3 "calligraphy pen It appears to be a durable, but cheap, pen with multiple types of nibs. Just the right size and number of nibs to entice beginners.",3 "Satisfied The product is good and meets expectations. I'm glad I bought this product. As a suggestion, try to lower prices. Thanks.Regards fron Colombia.",4 "replaceing a set...from about 30 years ago I have the nibs from years ago...prob. before I was born. The nibs can last an extreemly long time if properly cleaned and the user doesn't press hard. I learned caligraphic writeing when I was....maby 7 years old...summer camp! I find it fun so I use them a lot...and they really lasted. Now with the old set bent out of shape...happy for a new set!!!!",4 "A great way to get them writing~ My teenage son does not like writing... anything! I bought this since he started a secret club with a few friends, and he used it to draft their bylaws. He has practiced writing to make sure the final product looks professional. Got him to write!",4 "Very Nice On time and as expected. Quality Nibs, and pen. I am new to calligraphy, good starting kit. I will be buying again from this selller.",4 "Really useful ruler I really enjoy working with see thru rulers when I am rotary cutting. June Tailor is my personal favorite when I have to cut squares for quilts. I have other different brands and sizes, but I perfer my June Tailor over my other ones.",4 "strong and steady I love the ruler. I can size my quilt pieces quickly and accurately. It makes quilting a breeze. Try it.",4 "Great to attach a top that has shrunk over time the plastic window frames on my boat windows have shrunk over time and these pieces bridge the gap which helps me avoid drilling holes and relocating the buttons on the boat",4 "Extend a snap My boat cover was getting very tight and actually there were a few I couldn't snap. This item did the trick. Seem like a good quality product which should last a long time.",4 "GREAT These are a great idea, would recommend these to any boat owner with a tight canvas scenario, a must , good price, good product,",4 "Problem solved! These are working great! I am using them on my boat cover and it is so much easier to snap the cover now.",3 "canvis extenders the top canvis to my boat has shrunk and it became very difficult to snap closed all the way. These extenders are perfect for it!",4 "Much better than the Hunt 102 I've been doing pen and ink illustration for 30 years and always used the Hunt 102. But I decided to try the Hunt 107 and boy am I glad I did! The 107 is much more pliable, with a subtle feel and easy ink delivery. It's just a much more comfortable nib for me to work with. If you're a fan of the 102 - try a 107 and see for yourself.",4 "unexpected The description made it seem as though these would fit the speedball pen holders as sold on Amazon, which it does not.",2 "GOOD PRODUCT IT WAS WHAT I NEED IT, WORK PERFECT FOR MY WORK. THE TIPS ARE HARD AND THIN , NEVER GIVE PROBLEMS ON THE FEEDING OF THE INK.",4 "Why Fiskars are the best brand for preschoolers If you've ever owned cheap dollar store children's scissors, you'll understand why Fiskars are superior.* They have a blunted tip for safety.* They have excellent paper cutting ability, especially important for children who are just learning or have difficulty handling scissors.* They can be used by both lefthanded and righthanded children.* Though they cut paper, they don't easily cut skin. I can run my hand over the blade without hurting myself.* Quality construction. The blades line up perfectly and the handles don't fall off.I once bought dollar store children's scissors, but now I only buy Fiskars.",4 "heavy! THis a basic, heavy-duty walking foot machine. I don't think one could beat it at the price, the servomotor drive has worked flawlessly. I geared it down with a smaller pulley and a link belt, which improved starting power considerably. You wouldn't want to sew at high speeds, it's not well balanced, and the lubrication needs to be attended to, but it will sew all day everyday. I've sewn up to 10 layers of sunbrella in corner braces and such, no problem, but get the smaller pulley (I had to make one from something close i found and could machine, so get it from the dealer). And those link-belts are fantastic!",3 "Love this product! Not a waxy charcoal! Love this product! Introduced to it from art instructor. Not like other charcoals I have used. The chalky feel flows much better and smoother than the waxy charcoals I've used in the past for class.",4 "Awesome They're soft, REALLY dark and quite easier to wash out after use in compare to the Blick charcoal I used to have. I can barely wash my hands without soap! Great quality and It did arrive at my place (NY) super fast, within 2 days on time!",4 "clayboard ink set If you want inks for painting on scratchboard (clayboard) then buy these. I love them. They are lightfast. I also used these inks on drafting film to get a nice depth of color with layering.",4 "Poor quality...I gave it away I am a mosaic artist and like to keep a variety of materials handy. The glass quality was so poor I thought it was some kind of plastic. It appeared to be random glass objects that were smashed and tumbled. It was disappointing because Amazon is my ""go to"" place(I have your Amazon rewards credit card). I was forced to shop at EBay to get a decent selection of choices.I chose the one star rating because you didn't offer a zero option .",0 "i like very much i buy for a present, the only bad notice ofthis product is to much conplex form for put in a leather jacket,",3 "Good price These are working well as refills in my grocery list holder. The price was right too. I probably won't need to reorder for a while...",4 "Perfectly acceptable but very thin A good price for calculator paper, but it's pretty thin. It works fine, I just wish it had more substance.",2 "Just as it says... These are just as advertised. Good price for the net. Paper is not flimsy and fits easily into my calculator.",4 "Good price, good product Fast shipped, a good quality product and a very nice price. Ww will buy this product again in the future.",4 "rolls of paper The adding machine was defective, Amazon returned and credited my account fast and no problems. I kept the rolls for my new machine and I am very happy with both products and service.",4 "Just what I wanted What can you say about calculator paper? This product was exactly what I wanted and the price was much better than any I found locally ($4 cheaper than the Wal Mart price). I am pleased with this item and will order again when the current batch is gone.",4 "PAPER CUTS EASILY ON MACHINE'S CUTTER BLADE. PM Company Perfection POS/Calculator Rolls are made from paper that appears to be around 82 bright and around 18 pound. However, the print quality is very good and the price is the best I have seen.The main attraction to these calculator rolls is how easily the paper tears off after it is printed. With some calculator paper that I have used, the paper is so hard to tear that the calculator moves sideways from the force of trying to get the calculator cutting blade to tear it. The force of trying to tear this paper causes more paper to feed during the cutting process, which results in a jagged, uneven cut.With PM Company Perfection paper, I can easily tear off a strip as little as 2 inches long.Highly recommended.",4 "Good quality calculator rolls These calculator rolls are composed of very smooth, lint-free paper. Numbers printed on it are clear, with no smudges. Would purchase again. Highly recommend this product.",4 "Great Price, good quality This product came much quicker than I expected. And you get so many for so little price. If you went to the store You would be paying double thank You amazon.",4 "Best calculator/pos rolls We were having a huge problem at work with our calculators, which we use all during the day. Took us about half a year to understand what was going on. They were not printing readable numbers - we thought it was due to dust. At least once a week I had to clean the numbers on the roller with a toothbrush. I prefer not to go into the messy, not always successful, time consuming details! After researching online, it turned out that it was probably lint from the calculator paper. Bonded paper is lint-free. So I purchased these PM Company rolls to see if that was the solution. After about a month - all the residue lint disappeared, and we were finally able to read our numbers! All thanks to PM Company's well priced, well packaged, and delivered on time calculator rolls. I will purchase these again, and again, and again...... and recommend them to everyone who uses calculator and POS rolls.",4 "Good Price...fast shipping from Amazon Prime I recently purchased the Sharp Electronics XEA106 Cash Register from Amazon and fortunately found the correct receipt paper in this 12 pack at a great price as well.Sharp Electronics XEA106 Cash Register",4 "Just what we needed, great price and quality Basic calculator rolls with paper of decent weight, colour and quality. Does the job perfectly at a price lower than Staples~! Will definitely reorder when needed.",4 "Lot of tape for a little money Not much to review. Twelve big rolls of adding machine tape for $8.19 (as of 7-24-11). These fit my Sharpe EL-1801pIII which is a fairly common adding machine. Bright white paper onto which the machine prints very clearly. I would recommend.**",4 "calculator rolls Although this was for my african gray parrot, I still gave it a 5 because he gets great enjoyment out of ripping it up when he is in his cage.It's cheaper than most office supply store and hard to find at regular stores.",4 "great value!!!! great value, glad i found it ... saved me money ... love finding deals on the internet ... have enough to last me for years ...",4 "The ratings speak for themselves Use this paper in my Sharp EL-219BL and have no problems. Can't beat the price either. Numbers print sharp and crisp.",4 "Roll of paper.. Clean set of rolled paper. core was a bit warped but totally usable. what can i say, its a roll of white paper. can't really say much else...",3 "Quality and Shipped Fast The rolls for my calculator were packed well, arrived quickly and in good shape. The were good quality paper and exactly the size I ordered. I would purchase from PM Company again.",4 "great adding machine paper... This paper is used for the adding machines in the office...it is cheap and works great...highly recommended...you can't go wrong getting this provided your adding machines uses this paper (pretty universal as far as I know)...",4 "Best glue gun I have ever used!!! This glue gun is amazing. It is a truly cordless operation (no heating base that you have to return to every few minutes) with a long life battery and responsive trigger. It heats up fast (~1 minute), is easy to operate, and has a shielded tip so you don't get burned when using it. The battery lasts through several hours of continuous use and recharges quickly. My only problem with it is that it didn't come out on the market years ago!",4 "Great Glue Gun!! This is a great glue gun!! I am always doing projects at my daughters school and this goes with me where there are no electrical outlets up on ladders and everything this is amazing!",4 "Great portability This product is great if you are an avid crafter. You get a lot from one charge and the portability is great. I use it with my students in my classroom. Not having a cord to tie me down is great.",4 "Works wonderful absolutly love this product no cords to mess with and works wonderful and having the extra battery helps you can be charging one while using the other. great great product",4 "My Rechargeable Glue Gun Is No Longer What happens when your so called rechargeable Glue gun stops recharging? Where do you get replacement rechargeable batteries and or the recharger?I found this gun was just right for small projects when it works. A little slow getting the glue out when using it. Also cools a little too fast, maybe not hot enough. Would like to know where to get replacements though.",2 "Rechargeable Cold Heat Corless Glue Gun Nice idea when it works. I've ordered two of these and they only work for a short while, meaning after few months they stop working. The concept is great for people who want the freedom to use the glue gun anywhere but very frustraing when you've wasted the time to charge the base and the glue never melts.",0 "Not for every application Cold Heat Cordless Gun is ideal to work away from the base. However, I found it did not dispense enough glue fast enough for me to use. The glue hardened before the flowers were sufficiently glued to the wreath. Also, I had to squeeze and squueze and squeeze to force more glue out. For small jobs- it is OK. For production work or situations where you need a lot of glue- stay clear. It uses the mini sticks which melt very fast.",2 "Cold heat glue gun One of the best inventions ever made. Works great. Bought it to use in miniature village. Works for everything. Definitely recommend this.",4 "PERFECT! Does everything an artist would want. Several adjustable features, sturdy frame, very nice finish & a quality product. Very pleased with this purchase.",4 "A bit of information... I just ordered this paper and it showed up today. I wanted to just put in a note that this package contains 20 pages. I could not find that information anywhere!As I just ordered this and have only printed two pictures so far, for lack of a more intelligent review, I can say, it's COOL! Very impressive picture quality for the two 'artistic' shots I printed. I love the soft, matte quality and the sturdy thickness. I have an Epson 2200.",4 "best inkjet paper, by far! I use this paper whenever I print almost all of my artwork. The images come out looking incredible -- when I print an image that was originally on watercolor paper, it is almost impossible to tell the difference -- it has that nice watercolor paper look and feel. Also, there are lots of warnings in the packaging about handling and printing on this paper -- but I have had no problems with scratching images transported just sitting in a folder in my car -- and I've also loved the quality of printing on both sides -- one has a little less texture than the other, is all. (I'm using an Epson Stylus Photo RX620, btw.)",4 "LOVE it! I opened an art gallery this summer and wanted to produce my own prints on an Epson Stylus R1800. My goodness! I was amazed at the results! Truly, I would have never guessed the difference could be so great. I thought my work was printing nicely before, but I've read a lot of folks just raving about this Fine Art paper and wanted to try it. It is pricey, but well worth every penny. The reds in my pomegranate paintings have never been so brilliant. I enthusiastically endorse this product! Well done, Epson!",4 "Epson Velvet Paper It is great paper. The instructions say to print on the whitest side. It is very hard for someone with limited vision like me to tell which side is the whitest. Of course I printed my first picture on the wrong side. It was not very good. I turned the paper over and printed it again with spectacular results. E pson should mark the back of the paper.",3 "Nice Look, Softer Finish This paper produces prints that are not quite as sharp as you would get with premium glossy paper, or even matte photo paper, but it's a very nice look. I'm an artist who works a lot with charcoal and colored chalk pencils, so for me, these prints look like the product of someone who just completed a KILLER piece of art!On other Epson papers, my Epson R320 usually prints everything a tiny bit darker than what my screen shows in photoshop, so I always have to lighten my photos a little more than normal in order to get a perfect print. Not so with this paper. The colors and intensity are right on! I've mostly printed nature photos and pet photos with this paper, and I am extremely happy with both!",4 "Great paper at a good price If you are looking for a good photo paper that will give your images an almost watercolor like result this is it. Combined with Photoshop the results have a soft muted effect that works well with color, sepia or black and white.",4 "Impressive I love reading reviews, hate to write them...but this paper really is (in my opinion) impressive. It ain't cheap, but when you are wanting to produce nice quality giclee prints that are archival, museum quality of either artwork or photography as I am...is it not worth a little more in paper cost?!! I print on a canon pixma markII 9500 which uses pigment ""ink"". Beautiful results.Melissapaintedtulipstudio.etsyCORRECT PRINT SIDE: Very lightly touch a corner with moistened fingertips. The side that is ""tacky"" is the correct print side.",4 "What side is the ""right"" side. I really like this paper and it prints well! BUT....the instructions say to print on the whitest side. Well....both sides appear to be the same even under different lighting. The only difference is in texture and that is very slight. I will buy this paper again.",3 "I like this paper but... I like this paper, its got a great fine art rough texture if that's appropriate for the specific images you're working on. But, i find that it will occasionally bleed very detailed images. I found myself liking the papers that have lustre finishes, but it's all a matter of personal taste. I would suggest buying a small amount of a small size to see if you like what it does for your specific work.",3 "Printing I bought this paper based on other artists using it to sell prints on etsy.The paper is very pricey and very difficult to figure out what side to print.The directions state to print on the brightest (whitest) side. I can not figure out what side is the whitest!Epson needs to mark this paper somehow, this is my biggest issue.I finally printed my first print to sell on etsy. Not sure if the right side was selected???But, very impressed with the results! The detail is Fantastic!Good luck to you if you decide to take a chance with this paper.",3 "Great paper! Paper is perfect size for test prints or for the small print enthusiast. Texture is evident enough in the print to make aware of the paper as rag, but not obstructing to the printed image. I personally print black and white and the images print out really rich and beautiful. Love this paper.",3 "Beautiful paper!! love it, just as described in my online research (more words required so this is nothing just taking up space).",4 "Epson paper for an Epson printer I always us Epson paper for my Epson printer, This paper has a much better price and is the same quality.",4 "I love this paper. It looks just like a watercolor when I use it. A bit confusing on which side is the whitest side to use. I love this paper. It looks just like a watercolor when I use it. A bit confusing on which side is the whitest side to use",4 "review of Epson Velvet Fine Art Papaer I am very disappointed with this paper. From the title it sounds like it should produce very black, ""velvet like"" blacks. But instead it prints like a flat matt surface paper. It also sticks in the Epson 2200 printer because it is thick. It should be described as a matte surface paper.",0 "yup! best for printing artwork oh yes! this is the best paper for printing your artwork on. i do a lot of textures and detailing on the canvas.. and have a epson artisan 810 printer, afetr printing this paper just is an awesome replica of my art.. although i couldn't feel the texture to touch.. but i could clearly see them and feel.",4 "Don't buy this paper! It is rare that I write a review. I do read and appreciate other reviews though. That is why I felt it is important to leave one about this paper.In terms of quality - it does do nice print outs. In terms of printing with it - it is a nightmare!I am using an Epson R1900. It is almost impossible to feed this paper in the manual paper feeder in a way, that is accepted by the printer. I would say at least 9 out of 10 times, does this paper not feed into the paper feeder correctly. Anybody who has to work efficiently and whose time is valuable cannot afford to buy an expensive paper and then spend hours trying to get a few prints done.I would never, ever buy this paper again. I am really angry to have spend my money on an epson paper to use with my epson printer and then not be able to easily print.If you own an R1900 do not buy this paper!",0 "Great for art prints! I use this paper prints of my artwork; it works beautifully! Nice tooth/texture to the paper, takes the color brilliantly. Not sure about the longevity yet, but so far, it works perfect! : D I use with a Canon PixmaPro 9000",4 "When it is right, it is very right... Let's face it. This lovely paper is not suitable for every image, or every kind of image. But if you like to work creatively, it is a very nice paper to have on hand. When you find the right image for it, I think you'll know before you ever hit print.",4 "good paper but This is a nice paper, as pretty much all epson papers are. However I found this paper to overly textured and didn't seem to accept the ink from a 1280 very well. Because the over texture it seemed to make the images look unsharp. Also for the price I'd say that it's not worth the amount.If you looking for a great paper with some nice texture the Epson watercolor paper is better I find.",2 "Nice!!! This stuff is great for that special B&W pic, but I think that Canson has a better product with the same surface (although Epson is less expensive). For the really important images I think that I will use the Epson for ""proofing"" and then the Canson for exhibitions. Printing with an Epson R3000, (great ""pro"" printer for the budget minded).",3 "Awesome! I do a lot of printing, primarily for art shows and conventions, and have used the Somerset Moab velvet art paper. A friend suggested I try the Epson brand and I was a little nervous, to me it felt like using a generic drug versus a name brand one, which i know is kind of a lame reservation to have... Anyway! I did the math and the Epson paper worked out to be a few cents less per sheet than the Somerset, so I gave it a whirl.Pros:-The saturation and finish were on par with the more expensive Somerset velvet sheets. Side by side comparison of prints were identical!- For some reason my printer (Epson Photo Stylus R2000) fed the Epson brand more reliably in the rear manual feed than the Somerset. I have no explanation for this.Cons:-forgot that there were 20 sheets to the pack and not 25 like the Somerset, so I came up a little short in my stock for a convention. Oops!-This paper lacks a "printable this side" sticker and instead says that the whiter side if the paper is the printable side. I can tell you that the whiteness of either side is only barely discernible, which resulted in a few wrong-sided, wasted prints until I got the hang of it. One sticker is all it takes Epson!all in all, I am happy with this paper and it will be my new stock for art prints.",4 "Very good looking paper I bought this paper to test print some artwork and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it looked. If I had a better printer, it would have looked phenomenal. I didn't know exactly what I was getting with this paper, but it was a tremendous purchase. The colors are rich and vibrant and the thick texture of the paper is perfect for printing professional looking products.",4 "Perfect for greeting Cards I have been using this for my yearly client holiday cards for years and it is outstanding. The non print side will hold up to a little text printing, and it can be folded by using a scoring blade first. We have a cheap Carl trimmer that does the job fine. Epson, please do not listen to the people asking for markings on the back. Put a sticker on the package that says print side like Moab does. For people buying this, I believe the print side of the paper is always the flap side of the packaging, both inner envelope and box.",4 "Great Photo Paper! I use an HP 9180 photosmart printer, and to get the best pictures I typically use Hahnemuhle photo rag -it's great stuff. I decided to try other brands of paper, and went wtih Epson Velvet Fine Art paper, also 100% cotton, acid free. I was a bit concerned at first; instructions that came with the paper indicate to use only Epson inks and printers. I use Vivera ink in the HP, and I gave it a shot. I had to select "other fine art paper" but the results were spectacular! Great prints, both in B&W and in color.",4 "Beautiful I bought this paper to make prints of my work to sell at an art show. The quality of the paper is wonderful. It makes my prints look like they are done on watercolor paper, but the quality is much better.",4 "Great product. Perfect texture. I think this is becoming my favorite paper for my watercolor giclee prints. I really love it. I've had so many happy customers recognizing the high quality of the print. Will definitely order again!",4 "Great Paper, but beware of Amazon Shipping! This is a great fine art paper, and I have been using it for years as a professional photographer. My complaint is with the way Amazon still packs it for shipping. I have just received another pack of paper with damage to the corner. Package of paper put in bottom of a box that was too big, with just some packing paper put on top. Now requires trimming in order to use, as I cannot take the time to return and replace. If they would just pad the corners properly, all would be well.Please request Amazon to take better care in packing photo paper. Perhaps if enough people express concern, the message will get through...",3 "Fantastic Paper I do my own fine art prints and this paper works fantastic. I use the Epson 2200 and epson has custom settings built in already for this paper for maximum printing. Highly reccommended!!!",4 "VELVET FINE ART PAPER 13X19- Excellent for Fine Art Reproductions I bought this paper to make fine art reproductions using an Epson 4490 printer and it is just wonderful (both are actually). It is amazing how the quality of the paper imparts such a different look on the image. The resulting reproduction looked so much like the original watercolor that I worked from that I was amazed. I highly recommend this paper.",4 "Epson Velvet Art Paper is Fine I have been taking photos since I was [...] and only recently began to take this once in a blue moon hobby to heart. I went out and bought a new digital camera, learned how to use that, and then invested in an Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer. Although never trained, people say I have a good eye which I believe is true, or else I wouldn't bother. I had been printing my photos on the Epson Luster photo paper and was very happy with the results, but wanted something softer and more artsy for the photos I chose to convert to watercolors. I read the previous review on this type of paper and decided to give it a try. I am overwhelmed with the results. If you want good quality artistic photos, USE THIS PAPER. When they first print out they are somewhat disappointing, but low and behold, as the paper and ink mesh - all I can say is OMIGOD! Tremendous. Buy it try it. You'll love it and you'll end up signing up for the next art fair!",4 "I love it, customers love it, win-win I use this paper for my fine art prints from my original paintings, printed with Epson 9800. I know it's slightly more expensive then other paper out there, but the cost is worth it for the final quality result, I know because my customers tell me they love the quality and that what they receive DON'T look like cheap prints. Just make sure you use the matte black cartridge with the velvet paper, using the standard photo black will print the blacks in less contrast, just not the same. LOVE the textured watercolor look of this paper!~Susanna Shap[...]",4 "Excellent Quality Be aware, this paper is quite stiff--more like poster board. It works fine in my Canon MX9000Pro as this printer has a straight thru mode which doesn't require the paper to bend. You may have to experiment with the printer settings. I found ""matte"" to work OK not the ""velvet art"" setting Canon recommends. That said, it does allow excellent displayable art prints.",4 "Add a new dimension to your work I use this paper to print digital fine art images. Combine it with fine tuning in photoshop (or not) and you'll have an incredible looking image that is definitely still photographic, but will have the feel of a water color print. It is a paper with a beautiful texture, but be forewarned not all printers will accept it due to size and thickness. Consult your printer's spec sheet to see if it will work for you. If it does, you'll end up with a softly textured image that will set it apart from just ordinary glossy photo paper results.",4 "fabulous paper This paper is fantastic. It brings out a depth that I don't see on other paper.This review relates to the Epson 3800",4 "Pictures Pop This paper is great! Colors were more vibrant and seem to ""pop"" a little more than other papers. This is a good paper for a more artistic look to your photos.",4 "beautiful paper If I must have a compliant it would be a minor one, that is, it's impossible to tell which side is printable. None of the usual tricks in texture or hue comparisons work very well (after all the paper is archival 100% cotton rag).In one Epson forum the trick to identifying the right side was by wetting your fingers and feeling which side was sticky, so that would be the coated side and the side to print on. Obviously this test has it's down sides.Also, from what I've seen so far, it doesn't seem that you can assume the printable side according to how Epson packages the paper -- so with some packages, the printable side of the paper is down when opening the plastic sleeve, and in some it's up. (maybe when it isn't obvious which side is printable, go with the printable side as being the one that faces the letter of description inside the sleeve).",3 "Awesome paper! I am a professional artist. I recently purchased a large format HP printer to print gallery quality art prints to sell on my website and at art shows. I bought this paper to use with an Epson printer, for obvious reasons, and by chance, I ended up with the HP version printer. Well, the paper works great with HP if you were wondering! The image is so beautiful on the paper and the paper is just lovely to touch!Do pay close attention when you open the paper out of its plastic pouch which side is the front and which is the back. The difference is not obvious and the print will look faded on the wrong side. I made the mistake. It's too expensive of paper, to make it again!!Otherwise, I absolutely love it!",4 "constant paper jam with this paper It is rare that I write a review. I do read and appreciate other reviews though. That is why I felt it is important to leave one about this paper.In terms of quality - it does do nice print outs. In terms of printing with it - it is a nightmare!I am using an Epson R1900. It is almost impossible to feed this paper in the manual paper feeder in a way, that is accepted by the printer. I would say at least 9 out of 10 times, does this paper not feed into the paper feeder correctly. Anybody who has to work efficiently and whose time is valuable cannot afford to buy an expensive paper and then spend hours trying to get a few prints done.I would never, ever buy this paper again. I am really angry to have spend my money on an epson paper to use with my epson printer and then not be able to easily print.If you own an R1900 do not buy this paper!",0 "Excellent paper, however I'm limiting how I use it My initial impressions... this paper FEELS so good in your hands! The paper is almost twice as thick as Epson's Ultra Premium Luster photo paper (another super excellent Epson paper!). Heavy and substantial! I got it to use on my Epson Stylus Pro 3880 printer. It's an excellent paper for printing photos of fine art.. and ""Old World"" photography. I used it the other day to print a photo that was perfect for the Watercolor filter in Photoshop CS5. It works very well whenever using ""Watercolor"" type filters in Photoshop and other editing programs. However it CAN be used in other situations, depending on your image. It is a SUPERB paper! For exhibition quality B & W prints, try Epson's Exhibition glossy paper. NOTE: This paper was designed to be used in Epson's professional printers and a few of the wide format prosumer printers. Not for their basic consumer printers or all-in-ones where it will actually jam your printer badly!! Verify in your printer manual that this paper can be used with your printer.If your printer cannot be loaded with a matte black cartridge, you probably have a printer that is incompatable with this paper.",4 "Epson velvet paper Very nice paper, archival and at a good value!! I use it with Epson 3800 printed and it turns out beautiful!!!",4 "Fantastic paper This is one of the best papers I have ever used. No bleeding and fast dry. I use this paper on my Epson 9500 Pro, Mark II, which has very very small nozzles. Great product.",4 "My favorite paper to use for printing my artwork! I love the result of my art prints that this paper gives me. I use it with the Epson R2000 printer and no jams so far. The colors come out so vibrant on this paper, especially black. Make sure you print on the correct side though, it DOES make a difference. I think there's either 20-25 sheets in this box.",4 "Epson's Velvet Fine Art Paper - another hit I love Epson's papers anyway, and this one is also worth the price. It takes color beautifully, holds fine details very well, and the saturation of the colors was surprisingly deep.",4 "love this paper this paper has a very high end feel and prints beautifully...so glad I discovered it!",4 "Disappointed The paper I ordered was not the same as the Epson S041637 that you pictured to be sent. Instead it was another package of Epson Fine Art Velvet. The colors did not match the paper profile I use for the paper in the white box with the blue stripe and touch of green. Am disappointed in the switch. How do I get a paper profile for that paper?",0 "Better look closer I love this paper but just feel they should let you know it's 20 sheets and not 50. I usually order it by the roll and should have looked closer. The great deal wasn't as sweet.",3 "Damaged fine art paper I had previously sent an email with pictures addressing this issue (about 2 weeks now), and as of this writing I have not heard back.Amazon usually packs the shipments well, but this wasn't the case with the last one.The bubble wrap was wound around very loosely (1 layer), and then the item was put in a larger box without anyadditional padding. It must have been dropped, hitting one corner, as ALL the paper got bent on that spot.Annoying, and a bit of a waste of time and money.",0 "Velvet Epson art Paper came quickly and in good condition Just what I wanted",4 "an innovative and original modern design by a plein air painter I purchased this box from Judson's about 15 years ago and at the time the only real competiton was the Open Box M pochade by the late Michael Maier. Mine was made in Carl Judson's ranch shop in Colorado where he had originally conceived the design while pursuing painting as an avocation. He was a cattle rancher and wanted to paint during his non working hours but didn't want his crew of cowboys to discover his hobby, hence a stealthy pochade box was his preferred support system. Judson designed his pochade to hold either stretched canvas or panels and the hallmark is robust construction with a slide out palette in an all in one design. The Open Box M is much lighter in weight (by itself) but less likely to withstand rough handling if it's outside of it's case and is more of a handmade item constructed with solid brass hardware. Judson's box is more robust while the Open Box M is more elegant. Both have adapters that allow the pochade to fit securely onto a camera tripod.One of the supposed benefits of a pochade over the traditional ""french easel"" is that they are lightweight and inconspicuous to carry and use, which is true up to a point. The Gurerilla Painter 9 x 12 with a dozen 37ml tubes of paint, loaded brush washer, brushes/palette knives, medium, and 3 or 4 panels is no lightweight companion (12+ lbs.), but is reasonable in size and compact compared to a French Easel. Mine has stood up very well and I've had little problem with the hardware or the wood material itself. The oiled finish has withstood many a paint/turp spill and though I've purchased some spare parts the basic box is still going strong. As a matter of fact the only broken bit I've had was a very minor replacement of one of the panel supports. Judson's carries all the replacement parts and you could build up a repair kit for under $20 to make sure it doesn't have to ""go into the shop"" if you do have a problem.So, what's not to like? Well, 15 years is a long time and Judson's has changed quite a bit; gotten bigger and added many more products to their catalog including different size pochade boxes as well as different designs, some of which I'm not particularly fond of. First of all, the boxes are now made in China rather than in his ranch shop in Colorado which is either a bad thing or a non issue depending upon your sensitivity to the topic of domestic production. I subsequently purchased a 6 x 8 ""thumb box"" and a much larger (and heavier) 12"" x 16"" pochade which is no longer made. The 12"" x 16"" is pretty useless as a pochade and much heavier than a French Easel. It was a bad purchase on my part and I can easily see why Judson quickly discontinued it. The ""thumb box"" on the other hand is a delightful little cube built just like the original 9 x 12 but downsized for the smaller format. Tthe only difference is the wood finish, as construction and hardware appears identical to my original. The only real flaw in the original design is the panel holding system which does not provide a firm grip on your painting support. This can bother some painters, but most either get used to it or jerry rig a filler to take up the excess space between between your painting panel and the panel clips. They also offer an accessory ""easel"" that helps in this regard. The newer designs correct this shortcoming with a different panel holding system but have some additional problems of their own.Judson currently offers the ""French Resistance Pochade"" that incorporates a different design that you might well compare with the original 9 x 12. The design is attractive, but strays from the original by offering what I consider a major flaw that you might not think about until you actually used one in the field. Instead of the highly regarded slide out palette they produced a slimmer box (nominally 3"" x 10"" x 13"") that offers a trade off in storage vs. paint mixing. Opening the ""FRP"" reveals a top lid that offers an innovative panel holding system consisting of a wire ""tray"" that holds a panel or stretched canvas and can be set into 4 positions on the inside of the lid. The panel is held in place by a telescoping rod that you can adjust up to 16"". Given that the nominal size of the box is only 10 x 13"" this is a big plus for those who want to paint in a larger format (16 x 20"" landscape format) without going the French Easel route. The problem is that they oddly left out the sliding palette leaving you to mix your paints in the bottom of the pochade. Normally this wouldn't be a bad thing as other designs do this (Open Box M, EasyL), but with a difference. The Open Box M's ""palette"" or mixing space is only about 3/8"" deep and is comfortable to use just like a small hand held palette. The French Resistance Pocahde design on the other hand is about 2"" deep and is constructed into a long rectangle by an unmovable wood divider that runs lengthwise separating the bottom into two parts. Given the depth and narrowness of the space it is very uncomfortable to use or clean; and is best left to storage. This means you have to carry an exterior palette which, given the box's design is certainly possible, but then there's no place to carry your just completed painting. Like I said it's a tradeoff and can be worked around but it is something to consider.So there you have it; a long winded review of a generally excellent product line. Of the offerings mentioned I recommend the 9 x 12"" original pochade (the one considered in this review) and the smaller 6 x 8"" ""thumb box"". Both have a number of options readily available to customize the pochade to your particular needs and both are reasonably priced due to the current country of origin. Besides direct purchase from Judson's web site many of his products (not all) are carried by art supply retailers, some with very discounted prices, so shop around before you buy. AND, don't forget to consider the alternative of a 1/2 box French easel. It's very easy to get sold on the compact little pochade box when a French easel offers some benefits not available to the pochade user. For starters, consider the overall weight and bulk of a pochade WITH a sturdy tripod, since that's what you get with the French easel. Secondly, one of the benefits of a French easel over a pochade/tripod combination is that your palette can remain at waist level while you can move the support surface to eye level creating a more comfortable and familiar relationship. You can store your long handled oil brushes in the kit drawer, something you typically can't do with a pochade box, though Judson's sells special short handled bristles (no sables) to fit smaller pochades.The truth is no one system works best all the time and you'd be selling yourself short by limiting your equipment choice to just one or the other. A pochade is at it's best when the little box rests on your lap and you complete sketches or vignettes to expand upon later. For the painter who doesn't want to draw attention to themselves it's the perfect choice, but as soon as you add a tripod you've removed much of the pochade advantage. A French easel is often more appropriate for field painting and many can fill in as a ""studio"" easel if you normally paint on moderate sized canvas. Personally, I use the Open Box M 10 x 12"" when I want to paint with a tripod, and the original Guerilla pochade when I want to dispense with the tripod. For anything larger than 10 x 12"" I use a half box French easel. I keep the Thumb Box loaded with supplies in my truck for those moments when the mood strikes for a quick sketch. Many people prefer newer boxes such as the EasyL or one of the innovative Heilman designs. I have both, but prefer the Judson and Open Box M for actual field use. While this may sound extravagant, if you factor in the cost of brushes, canvas and artist quality paint purchased over the years, it's really not. So, make your choice based upon how you paint and there's no reason why you have to settle on just one design. Painting can be a life time avocation and buying a variety of equipment spread out over decades makes the overall cost much more reasonable than it would appear.",3 "Nightmarish instructions Too pricey for sure.The product is not bad, although I feel that for the price, it does not have the stability needed for plein air.The instructions are out of this world, it is amazing how they get away with this.",2 "Guerrilla Painter 9 x 12 Box I was and am really happy with this purchase. I thought it was a little expensive but, the quality makes it well worth it. It is perfect for my traveling supplies and very sturdy, so I know it will get a great deal of use in the future. I took it on vacation and loved that it was compact and I was able to store my wet canvases without any damage at all.",4 "The basis for a great plein-air or studio system The Guerilla Tripod is a tripod similar to any you've used for photography. It has three telescoping legs, a rotating head manipulated by a handle that tightens for setting your angle, a bubble level built in, and interchangeable quick release attachment for your pochade, easel or watercolor board. In addition, there is a stone bag, a sort of hammock below suspended from the legs, where you can chuck a few weighty objects (stones, bricks) to keep the tripod stable in breezy outdoor conditions. The tripod comes in a sturdy bag with strap for carrying along as you hike to your painting site.I don't particularly like painting outdoors, as Delaware usually enjoys a brisk breeze off the bay and if it's cold or humid, my paint doesn't dry well (I use watercolor.) Not to mention, I have to spend valuable painting time traveling to some location. What I usually do is photograph my subject and come back to my little studio. I use the tripod system in my studio to paint standing up--my preferred way to paint, and I love the way I can orient the tripod to suit what I am doing. I can move it around the studio to capture the best light. Someday, if I decide to take a workshop in some beautiful locale, or go on a vacation, I'm going to drag this along to make sure I can paint comfortably.The Guerilla system has a lot of accessories for your particular medium; oil painters can choose a wooden pochade (cigar box) that holds paints, a telescoping easel, a box that has paint storage as well as wet canvas storage (necessary for plein air). There are watercolor boards--frames that stretches either a full, half or quarter sheet of watercolor paper and attach to the tripod, palette holders, palettes for watercolor, umbrella and brush box. You can pick the components you need whether you are a watercolorist, pastel artist or oil painter.I use the tripod plus the watercolor board (half sheet, thinking of adding the quarter sheet frame.) If I ever decide to go out on one of my rare days off, I'll strongly consider an umbrella and palette holder.This is a great system in or out of the studio and would be a must for the plein-air oil painter for sure. The tripod is extremely well made and well worth it when you set up the accessories that you need.",4 "silkscreen product product was as I expected and does a good job of keeping the silkscreen ink from drying too quickly while printing.",4 "Ink came coagulated like Jello Normally great stuff. Not sure what happened in this case. The ink won't stick to fabric; it clumps together and won't break apart. Tried stirring, but it won't return to its liquid form.",1 "Good ribbon, affordable on here! This Grishko 1"" wide ribbon is a light color of pink, but goes well with most pointe shoes. It is pretty durable and long lasting. We turn down the edge and sew it down to avoid raveling. You can also just singe the edge to do the same thing.If you are new to pointe shoes and cut the ribbons too short you will end up needing more. These, including shipping, are almost the cheapest anywhere when you buy them here on Amazon. ALWAYS check the shipping price on these ribbons and elastics--they are very light and the shipping should be very low.",4 "Grishko 1 "" Wide Ribbon I like this item on my daughter's point shoes.She said it's very nice and comfortable.",4 "Cute My son received the disguise kit as a gift for his birthday. It is fun. He enjoys the crazy glasses and bald cap! We ended up purchasing this second kit as a gift for my dad as he likes to goof around and is always ""dressing"" for occasions. He likes the goofy glasses and the crazy teeth! Fun for all ages!",3 "The fake bald head was sized for an adult The bald head was way too large for my 8 year old grandson. It is a childs toy but he can't use the bald head which is the one part he was most looking forward to.",3 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "Punch heads are not very durable I've had this unit for about 6 weeks and it worked well until a head broke today. I called the company thinking that 6 weeks was a little premature and they told me that the unit has a lifetime warranty on everything except the head and that the heads that cost $53.59 for a set of 3 should be replaced approximately every 100 punches. Had I known that I would not have purchased this unit. That is a very considerable addition to the cost of printing that was not disclosed anywhere pre-purchase. Furthermore, $53.59 is crazy, I was expecting them to say $6 or $7 for a set of 3. Yes when it's not broken it works fine, but they need to be more honest about the cost of operating this unit. Had it said anything about that in the description I'd give the unit a 5 but since they ignore it and pretend it isn't an issue they get a 2 and I really should give it a 1.",1 "Well built and powerful This punch is incredible. It is well made and well designed. It has replaceable punches, but the spacing is not adjustable.Because of its design, it can punch however much paper will fit under the guide. For lower bond paper, that may well be 150 sheets. For 24lb paper, you may get less. I haven't tried over 100 sheets of 24lb paper.I'm very happy with this purchase. It is not in the same class as an everyday black hand held punch. With that in mind, it is well worth the additional cost.",4 "Excellent product Not much to say except that this item does the job nicely. We use it on just a couple of reams every month, but the clean and easy result makes the device well worth having. We replaced an older similar punch from another maker, because the older punch had become terminally misaligned, causing it to ruin replacement cutting heads at an alarming rate.",4 "Starting to malfunction Purchased this punch in March. Great initially. Now one of the holes doesn'tpunch all the way through and it's necessary to remove the punches from insideall three holes. I feel it should be funtioning well after eight months, sonow I wouldn't recommend it if you do a lot of punching.",2 "Best hole punch out there!!! We bought this to replace our old hole puncher of 10 years. Punching hole in more than 130 sheets at a time effortlessly... Cleanup really fast and easy..",4 "Cuts through paper like butter! Seriously, I use this thing all the time. I bought it for the office, and you can hole punch from 1 paper to 3/4 inch stacks with ease. This hole-punch is super sweet. I've had it for around a year now, and it's just like it was when I first purchased it. It's used by everyone in the office, so it can handle the wear and tear.Great investment!",4 "Really strong. Works well. Met my expectations. I hope to have it a long time. Very sturdy. I was not disappointed. I have not used it to max capacity. I wanted clean holes.",4 "Will do the job This 3 hole puncher really will push through 40 sheets of copy paper with ease. It is a bit on the bulky side, but i like it. The handle locks down which is handy.",4 "So satisfying, it's uncanny! I've spent my life working in offices, and most of the three-hole punches I've used have been unpleasant at best. Many of them simply will not punch more than a few pages. Some of them do not punch cleanly and leave ""hanging chads"" in the paper. Some of them have adjustable punches that are always slipping out of adjustment. Some of them make an annoying squeaking sound reminiscent of fingernails on the blackboard.This Carl three-hole punch is incredible. It is so beautifully and durably made! It works so smoothly! It punches so cleanly! It gives me an experience of power and beauty! I must confess that so far I have not needed to punch more than about 10 pages with it. Perhaps I should stick 40 pages in it and see what happens. However, based on my experience so far, I'm blown away by it.The distance from the hole to the edge of the paper is perfect. The single, fixed-position paper stop allows you to easily position the paper properly.How wonderful it is to be rescued from the dreary world of dysfunctional paper punches!!",4 "High Capacity! I used to have a hole punch that only did about 3 sheets at a time. I gave up hole punching stuff because it was so annoying to punch 20 or 30 pages. This one does 40 sheets (I've done 37 sheets, and it was hard to press the lever down, but it worked). It makes hole punching so much easier. I also like that the 3 holes are not adjustable. I can't stand the hole punches where you can adjust the location of the holes. It never fails, one of the holes always gets pushed out of position, then your paper doesn't fit in a binder properly.",4 "WOW This punch is the cats meow. It is the Cadillac of hole punches. clean straight effortless holes in 25 plus sheets at a time. Great Investment for me over the one I was using that the handle is the same size as the base (no leverage). This punch can be used with one hand. Love it.",4 "Works just fine. Non-adjustable, just punches holes, cannot go out of adjustment causing an error in hole alignment. 5 more words required. Why?",4 "Yes, it's a hole punch... It is NOT adjustable, which I thank the gods for! The adjustable hole punches I've used in the past had a tendency to "adjust" at the worst possible moments. This is a stationary hole punch, heavy-duty and well made. Definitely worth the price!",4 "Very nice indeed. Quite simple to use because the paper alignment is right there. Very good punching power to slice through multiple pages. Solid feel. Recommended.",4 "Good so far Have had this for a week or so now and seems to be working as advertised. No complaints at all.",3 "heavy duty stuff This stuff is heavy duty, all-metal construction! I bought 1 for the office and proceeded to buy 3 more. I love the fact that the paper guide does not move so punching holes is pretty consistent. It's a pet peeve of mine, everything should be aligned as much as possible.",4 "Great sheet capacity and lever arm The long lever arm on this hole punch makes punching large amounts of paper very easy. Also, there are fewer moving parts on this design than on others I have seen. Fewer parts generally means less to break. The paper size is not adjustable, which is fine for me since I only ever punch 8.5 x 11 sheets. If you need to punch a variety of sizes this is probably not the one for you.",3 "Works perfect Have done up to 44 pages, if it fits you can punch it full of holes. However, it's not the intent of the product to do this on a daily bais. It's smooth sailing with any thing under 30 pages.",4 "3-hole steel punch Just a quick note: you will not be disappointed with it. Actually, you will be very happy to have a punch that works all the time, with one or 40 sheets. I've been using it almost on a daily basis and not even once had a malfunction. Another good thing about it? It is not expensive! So, you cannot go wrong buying the CARL 63040 40-Sheet capacity. Go for it!",4 "Very nice!!!! Excellent product, handles well and fulfill what was promised. The wide bed is a plus, in addition is very light. Wish handle was padded but other than that this unit is worth its price.",4 "Great heavy-duty, no-frills puncher I got this puncher for my husband who is a graduate student and often creates binders with class materials or notes. I got sick and tired of his cheap 10-page capacity punchers that kept breaking so I finally thought I'd invest in a nicer one for him. This puncher only does regular 8.5x11 three holes, but if that is what you are looking for it does it quite well. I haven't counted to see if it can punch exactly 40 pages but I put lots of paper in and it handles it just fine. I am very happy with this product.",4 "Excellent 3-Hole Punch We need a 3-hole punch to punch holes in 8.5 X 11 inch sheets of paper for filing in 3-ring binders at the office. Our old punch, which had an adjustable paper guide that I taped to keep from moving, required a lot of force to punch holes and then the holes were not all cleanly punched -- I guess the punch was getting dull. After reviewing the comments about this Carl HC-340, we ordered one in May and have been using it regularly. The lack of adjustment of the paper guide has been a plus -- no need to tape the paper guide in place. We found that the favorable comments about this hole punch are correct -- with the Carl HC-340, we can punch nice clean holes without having to exert undue force!",4 "Works fine So far this seems of good quality. My wife the school teacher likes it and hasn't had any problems. So far she generally does punch more than 22 pages at a time.",3 "Office Quality Worth the price paid, very heavy duty. Works great. Very happy with product. Fast Shipping, packaged just right.",4 "Love it! Wonderful hole punch. Extremely heavy duty and worth every penny! Would definitely recommend for purchase.",4 "Carl, The best 3-hole punch on the planet! All I can say is, Where has this 3-hole punch been all my life? What an inspiration!",4 "Does a great job! I did a lot of research on punches before I bought this one. I have punched though 30 pages max at a time so far and it works like a charm. There is a little metal tab on the left that can be used to align the pages and I get perfect alignment with most folders I have used. The punch is a little big to leave on a table, so I have to put it away in the closet after use.",4 "Monster! This thing is beefy! It only works for 8 x 11 but it cuts like butter whether you're doing one or 20 sheets. I've never used a better hole punch. Great design, looks cool too!",4 "Works great We purchased this 3 hole punch for our office. It is very heavy duty and works great. The last hole punch we had fell apart The capacity on this punch is at least 40 sheets and works great!!",4 "Great Product The delivery was incredibly fast. I am a paralegal and perform a lot of trial preparation duties, including putting together trial binders. Although I have only used this product one day so far, I can tell it is the best 3 hole puncher I have yet to use in my long career. Thanks for making my job easier!",4 "Durable and easy to use! I have had this product for several years and it still works beautifully. It has a very large capacity, but not the price that comes with most large capacity hole punches. A friend was borrowing it on a daily basis, so I bought a new one for a gift for her use.",4 "goodl quality for the price It is good quality steel, cut well, and it is light weight (not bulky).There are more impressive punchers, but they are also more expensive and bulky and heavy.I bought this for home because I can't stand the little tiny ones that only cut through 2 sheets of paper at a time. This one actually works as it should and doesn't take up and entire shelf.",4 "Excellent Value When I was shopping around for a hole puncher to get through huge Powerpoint handouts from school, I was originally looking for one with a lever handle because they worked the smoothest and the easiest in my prior experience. Those types were priced at $60-$80 and reviews were riddled with complaints of equipment failure, I figured I would settle for the cheapest of the category and bought this one. Now, I would say I've far from settled. This model looks sleek and punches holes easily with the lightest effort. I'd say it works as well as or better than any I've used at a library or computer lab, and easily with less effort getting through the paper than any standard hole punch I've ever used. The paper guide is fixed in place for standard printer paper, but that makes it idiot-proof for me since that's all I wanted it for. Couldn't ask for more, and the price is MUCH cheaper than I expected to blow on it.",4 "Works great! Recieved sooner than expected. Punches holes neatly and efficiently through at least 30 sheets of heavy paper. Great value for the price.",4 "Sturdy This is a heavy duty punch without the heavy-duty price. I like the fact that the hole guide will never slip, and have never had small circles escape.",3 "Great hole puncher at a great price Bought this to use at work. (The one they supply is crappy beyond belief). It is quite economical. I've been using it for almost a year.",4 "Excellent 3-hole punch. This is an excellent 3-hole punch. THe first day I got it, I hole punched pages for a 3-inch 3-ring binder. Easy. The punch is sharp and the fixed page guide means every page lines up exactly with all the others. The punch matches the alphabetized dividers you buy at the stationary store, too! Note - I did not need to try 40-page punches, and I am skeptical of that spec - but 5-10 pages are a snap.",4 "Heavy Duty in a good scale As a PhD student I use to work with a high pile of papers and always tired of dividing them into groups and then punching and ....I found this CARL as the best choice for students and I am still happy with it after 1 year of working with it.update: we are using it in a group of student and it works awesome. looking forward to see when we need to sharpen it!?",4 "Great puncher for the price!! This is one awesome puncher....it will punch 40 sheets too with no problem.....I am glad I finally decided to order this puncher because it sure beats the smaller ones which can take forever to punch a stack of papers. Thanks",4 "Carl hole puncher This hole puncher is strong and durable. It is different from other hole punchers in that the paper guide is stationary, Non-adjustable. It only works on one size paper, office paper (8 1/2 X 11). This is great for accuracy and speed. I never have to worry about punching holes in the wrong area of the paper because the paper guide accidently slid up or down. This also means that I don't have to re-position the paper guide everytime I use the hole puncher. It's already set and ready to punch. Quick, Easy, Accurate, Durable, & Inexpensive. The 5 food groups in one.",4 "Love it! We have this hole puncher in my office and it truly makes my day whenever I ""have"" to use it! Sad, but true. This is the best hole puncher I've ever used. Ever. The sound it makes as it slices through reports is so satisfying. I was surprised the other day when it effortlessly punched through a staple, too! I just ordered one for my home, as well, and I recommend it to anyone!",4 "Brilliant Hole Punch This punch only handles one size of paper, but as I only use one size it is fine for me. It truly is a workhorse, and is well worth the money. I can punch holes in up to 40 pages at a time, and it works with ease - I don't have to use undue force to make the holes and it positions it correctly every time. I highly recommend this punch.",4 "A Quality Tool This is a great hole punch, a quality tool. It does one job and it does the job right. It has a lifetime warranty, and judging by the quality of the design and construction you can expect it to last a 'lifetime' and still work well. You have to apply quite a bit of pressure to punch the full 40 sheets, I have to stand up and put my weight on the bar to punch that many, but it punches them neatly and cleanly even at max capacity.I did a lot of research on hole punches before buying this one. For the price Amazon offers (not to mention free super saver shipping), it's an awesome deal, and this seems to be the best hole punch in this sheet capacity range that you can buy.",4 "3-Hole Punch Love this 3-hole punch. Work as a volunteer at a local school and the three-hole punches in the volunteer room are always broken or the one good one goes missing. Decided to purchase one myself. The CARL is heavy duty and works like a charm. Just wish the slide was adjustable.",3 "Great Find After dealing with a couple of duds, it is great to find this great reasonably priced hole punch. We bought it for a conference which involved punching reams of course materials. It is sturdy, can punch a large quantity at a time and is easy on the hands. The fact that you cannot move the location of the holes is a plus to us...it means fewer moving parts decreasing the chance that something will break and it ensures uniformity. The container for the punchings is a little hard to open and results in confetti on the floor if one doesn't hold it over the wastebasket. We always comparison shop and this was the best price.",4 "Does the job good! Great hole puncher. I've done more than 40 sheets at a time, probably about 50-55 and it still performed! Worth the money!",4 "The best I bought this 3 hole punch for work, based on all the positive reviews.I definitely agree with the other reviewers... This thing is diesel and easily goes through up to 40 sheets, maybe even a little more. The holes are consistently in the center of the paper and it never gets jammed. Everyone at work that borrows it comments on how well it works, too...",4 "Finally, a great hole punch I have been using a terrible hole puncher at school for the past ten years. (hole guide shifting after every punch, a deluge of holes raining upon the classroom floor, fractured palms, etc.) After rejecting the new gold punch, I went on-line to find one that would work. Carl works. If you need some holes punched, I'm the guy to see. This punch smoothly and efficaciously handles 40 sheets - maybe more - with an ease that makes me teary-eyed. Buy it and eat the bill.",4 "Very easy for 25 Sheets, Pump it for 30+, I Like the Fixed Settings PROS:- I really like the FIXED POSITIONING of the hole punchers and the paper guide. The positioning puts my 8-1/2x11's right down the middle of the binders I use, the location of the holes work great, not too close to the edge nor the text of the printouts themselves. There is of course no chance that myself, or in the case of the mail room others, knocking any adjustments as there aren't any here.- It can cut clean holes with 40 sheets of 20# copy paper no problem, though from 30 sheets on up you need to use a bit of a multi-push push/pump on the handle. You essentially pump it down a few times, probably leaning in with your weight to prevent exerting oneself too much.- It can cut through 25 sheets of 20# copy paper very easily with sharp, clean hole punches.- The sheets of paper don't tend to move/squirm around at all while punching the holes even with 40 20# sheets stacked.- Feels 1960's metal office accessory tough.CONS:- If you do massive amounts of paper hole punching and doing it 25 sheets at a time is not efficient enough for you, you might look for a hole puncher with more leverage to make punching through 30-40 or more sheets a breeze. If I knew of one I'd mention it here.- Of course if you know you'll need to adjust the holes or positioning of the paper this is not the one for you. If this is for an office you might consider getting this for most of the hole punch work and get an adjustable for the unusual needs.DURABILITY:- I've only had this a few days, so I can't speak to durability. It feels solid, I'll add to this review if it has problems in the future, however, its use will be very light. Goes by the full model# HC-340 on the box for cross-referencing.Hope this helps someone out. This works great for my needs.",3 "Cute but time consuming This is cute and has made a wonderful addtion to my scrapbook. The only thing about it is that everything is an individual sticker, so it took a while to get it all positioned on my page straight. With that being said, it wouldn't have stopped me from buying it if I had realized it when I bought it, but I would have given it 5 stars if the ""little"" and ""Man"" where only two stickers.",3 "Good Product Nice ProductI needed a thicker cord other than that it was fine. I used it to make the Shamballa Bracelets.",3 "Oksana Loves Her New Rocker Very, very nice heirloom quality..... Beautiful attention to details. Great weight and sturdy construction. Perfect gift for any child. Granddaughter Oksana loves it!",4 "Wonderful product! This is an amazing product. I bought it for my niece's birthday and she loves every aspect of it...The side stand, the cushion to sit on, and the rocker are all... my niece uses it not only to sit down and enjoy a good book on colours, farm animals or numbers but also uses it to rock her animals to sleep... It is good to see her enjoying itself so much!",4 "Beautiful Chair I bought this chair for my daughter when she turned 1. It is beautiful. It was made very well and looks like good quality.",4 "Not Calligraphy Pens This is a set of fine point roller ball drawing pens. They seem nice enough, but what I wanted and what I expected to receive was a set of calligraphy pens. These seem to be really nice quality pens, but they are not calligraphy pens. I'll have to continue my search.",2 "Mini-Easel for Artists I just received this item on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. To give a ""heads up"", some assembly is required but it is not too complicated. This easel appears to be everything that it is advertised to be and I am in the process of setting up my paint-by-number canvas into it. However, the canvas just barely fits into it, not just length-wise but depth-wise as well. One other thing I am experimenting with is attaching a clip-op book light onto the easel to give my work some additional lighting.",4 "Good for the smaller canvases This is a well-made product and will serve you well if you're using smaller canvases. I have a larger easel that I use every week but I really wanted something smaller for the 8x10 and 5x5 canvases I paint. Sturdy construction, decent wood, and small size make this a convenient option for me.",4 "small and indispensable! Few things in life are inexpensive and become indispensable. Very practical. You can do your art anywhere. I love it!",4 "nice but not heavy enough It fits to small and light project. But it's not heavy enough to hold my hand pushing on the canvas or drawing board.",3 "Easel, small. This is a great table top easel for small paintings and canvases. Works really well for my purposes. Great quality.",4 "Parts missing on the 2 I bought The small parts were not in a smaller bag but loose in the large box. The main box was not sealed with plastic and gaps at both ends allowed parts to slip out. Much better buys both in construction and price (with coupon) at Michaels and Hobby Lobby",0 "no longer stable, as the base has warped I'm sure I could just put some felt on the bottom to even it out again, but I'm not disappointed. I really loved it when it came; it was the perfect size and look for a small table for painting. I noticed just a couple days ago that it no longer sits flat.. but I will still use it, I'm sure - just have to fix the wobbling.",2 "Love it Very useful for painting on desktop. I use it for each of my canvas painting. Like it a lot.If they have a standing one, I will get it too.",4 "Crap This thing showed up with no hardware as a display easel that should go 15 inchs high needless to say I am very disapointed with this product , I guess since they figured I was getting it with points no sence in giving me the hardware as if that would make it woerth something .",0 "Not for Large Canvases. (T_T) I bought this desktop easel bcuz I was using coffee cans and other heavy objects behind my canvas to prop it up was tired of having to adjust it or have it slide down while I was painting. So I purchased this desktop easel but it doesn't fit my 11x8 canvas height wise. The top clip which secures your canvas in place doesn't fit bcuz the track it slips onto is too short. I guess I'm going to keep looking for a desktop easel that can fit a larger canvas but not like wall painting large. This easel is probably best for painting canvases of 8x10 or smaller.",3 "Cheap, flimsy and poorly made Sadly this was one of the higher rated easels on Amazon and I really wanted a small wooden one.The box it came in was all beaten up and looked like it had been sitting around for 20 years :(One of the brass-like bolts was loose in the box but wasn't a big deal to put back on.The arms that lock the back tip WAY in, and look like they will break the flimsy tabs on the bottom in a short time.Finish is not even, not quality and the wood was poorly sanded.Doesn't sit flat and rocks back and forth.If this was $1 at a discount store it might be worth it, but not at this price.Will spend some time this weekend trying to get it to sit flat, though it's very likely it's going right back.This is the first bad thing I've ever gotten on Amazon, but I always know I can trust them to make it right.",1 "Table Easel I bought this as a gift for an elderly woman. I guess the recipiant likes it. She hasn't complained to me.",3 "Best paint kit ever All I can say is Donna Dewberry has beautifull art work.And the best part is that any one can paint like this thats what makes it so much fun to watch and learn.It is the most amazing way to watch a flower or leaves and vines come to life right before your eyes.She has inspired hundreds of people from all walks of life to become artists .From paintings and crafts an every thing she has done so thank you Donna Dewberry keep up the great work From Bill Drumm of Yuma Arizona.",4 "amazing little machine I have been sewing since I was a little girl - probably 10 or so and I am now 60!!! This machine reminded me of my first machine as a child......it stitches a nice stitch and is easy to thread and wind the bobbin. It does have some problems with the tension and they can be fixed..........I ordered this to make a lap quilt for my father for his 86th birthday - it worked amazingly well for a $35 sewing machine - it is a mending machine it says and did a nice job on a small project.....the instructional DVD was not needed by me and still was very informative and would be to someone who has never used a sewing machine......have already told many about the mighty little Sew Pro 402!!",2 "not too disappointed The machine is less than $40 so my expectations were in line with that (cheap), however it never really seemed to stitch, at least, I thought it would stitch even the simplest items, and I only used it about 5 time sin a year, but it didn't, and it would stick on every job, it was frustrating. It eventually broke, and I was sorry to say it still looked brand new, and that was the shame of it - it was too cheap to fix, and I was forced to throw it away.",0 "Good and Simple to Operate SewPro SP-402 QuickStitch is a simple to operate product. Do not let its toy-like look confuse you. It has really helped me to deal with minor cloth mending issues.",3 "it was an okay starter I bought this sewing machine for my daugter for Christmas. We tried it out and had a few problemw with the bobbin. You have to be sure you thread the machine properly or it will not work. My daughter is 9 and enjoys sewing with this machine. The only trouble is threading the darn thing.",2 "You get what you pay for Perhaps even the Hello Kitty sewing machine would have been better. I was raised on my mother's Singer and now use my mother-in-law's Singer. I decided to purchase a simple sewing machine just for easy hemming. After one pair of pants hemmed, this machine was unable to recover from the trauma of one job. I truly believe I did everything as instructed in the manual and the instructional DVD to no avail, and I'm not even a novice sewer. I don't think I can hand this down to my daughter to learn about sewing.",0 "absolute garbage This is not even a toy. DO NOT waste your money on this item. Amazon will charge you to send it back which is what most will do if you expect even the lowest standards in a ""quick"" machine. Nothing about this machine functions well. Never got an even stitch or a complete row of stitches. Amazon should not carry this item, it has lowered the quality of Amazon's products in my view.",0 "Exactly what we wanted My nine year old daughter wanted a sewing machine and like many other things she wants I didn't want a big investment only to learn she's bored five minutes in...this machine works perfectly. I haven't sewed in years and I was so pleased the instructions for threading the spool and bobbin were very clear and concise. She has been able to use it with ease and we're having fun making clothes for her stuffed animals.I highly recommend this item, we've had no problems with it whatsoever and is easy to use for young and old and really sew like a sewing machine.",4 "You get what you pay for This product is extremely cheap in price, also a cheap proctuct itself. I had a lot of problems with setting up this product and after an hour of trying to set it up I found that a very small peice was broken, so small that I could barely see it but played a very big part in how it sewed. The sellers would not refund my shipping for it and I would have to pay to ship it back, which I did not think it was worth the hassle. I bought a very nice one, Project Runway Special Edition, and it took me less than 10 min. to set up, very good stitching.",0 "good for the money, but durable? We purchased this for our 6-year-old daughter after reading poor reviews on the ""real toy sewing machines."" This machine is working well with basic functions. We are concerned about the number of plastic parts & durability. The tension knob is also an issue, as it spins forward or backward with no indication of how far your tension is set to tight/loose. We played around to find a comfortable tension, then used a permanent marker to mark the knob. It's a great starter machine (if it survives).",2 "A little unhappy Slightly above a toy but definately not a sewing machine for anything serious. I ended up hemming my sleeves by hand. Bobbin is loose. Doesn't pull the material through very well. Not at all what I had hoped. I will end up giving this away and buying a real sewing machine. One that will handle a hem.",1 "Great Product for the Money! I'm 21, and this is my first sewing machine (I'm used to hand-stitching)After just a little while, I was making and finishing a sweatsuit using this machine - it works great, and like others have said, if you're having trouble with it, you probably just need to check to make sure it's set up correctly. Everytime there was a problem, it was due to my error, not machine malfuncion.Also, the complaints about the needle being hard to thread are not really fair - any needle is somewhat difficult to thread! However you can adjust the height of the needle or use the threading device that is included.Overall, this is a wonderful product. I may invest in one of the more expensive brands of sewing machine later on, but this one will serve me well for a long time to come.",4 "Little but Mighty This little machine is easy to use. Light weight. I can go from sewing quilt pieces to making a fancy dress for the holiday. It performs like a full size machine. It is so simple to use that I have taught my grandson, who is homeschooled and 13, to use it for projects intended for Christmas presents. He made his Mom pot holders, and his brother a nap blamket.Thank youDorothy M",3 "good I really liked this product,because of it's size it is easy to carry, easy to use, and does not use much space.",3 "Great for learning I purchased this item as something to learn on, and it is wonderful. However, this is not a machine for heavy sewing. But for small projects like curtains, quilt top, pillow cases, and similar items its perfect. A great item to learn on.",3 "Sewing machine review Product delivers what it promises. The instructional video was very helpful. I would only use this for very simple stitching.",2 "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Nice little machine, well designed and assembled. Has good instructions plus a great CD. However, after 5+ hrs I was not able to repair a seam in the waistband of my sweat pants. The stitches would not lock, no matter how I adjusted it. Worked great on the little swatch that came with the machine.",0 "Ideal For Rocket Scientists With Perfect Eyesight What a shame that such a pathetic product is manufactured in this age of technology. First of all, sewing machines have included a little electric light since the 40's. With all of the intricacies of just threading this machine, a light should be required by law.The instruction book, which was written with rocket scientists in mind, details ""loop around at 3:00, then again at 6:00.."" You should try to see the miniscule loop positions.I received the machine today after a week of anticipation, spent 2-1/2 hours of diligently reading and following the instructions, and now I cannot wait until tomorrow to return it.",0 "lightweight sewing machine This sewing machine is fine for my purpose in buying it - a lightweight machine to use for small sewing tasks when visiting my father. I need to repair seams, re-hem, other little jobs that I have been doing by hand on my visits. I don't think I'd try to make a whole new garment - the machine is very light (which was the point for me in buying it) and a little rickety, but for an experienced seamstress it's usable and useful for repair jobs.",3 "Great So far so good. Got it for Grand daughters Xmas Present. She loves it. Had no problems with it. Amazon is a great place to deal with.",3 "Cheaply Made Machine with Bad Performance for a Cheap Price This machine is really cheaply made. The price speaks for itself. If I had a second chance, I'd use the $30 on this to put in towards a $100 machine or more. No matter what kind of thread you put in the machine, it keeps getting snagged every time you sow. Does NOT sow jeans fabric well, sometimes not even at all!!! And it keeps getting stuck with even the most simple pieces of fabric.Don't buy this machine.",0 "$39.00 sewinf machine I purchased this machine to sew split seams in pants and tops. It is a $39.00 sewing machine. the bobbin is very hard to thread and you get jumbles of thread from the bobbin. Save your $39.00.",2 "disappointment I was expecting something good but instead I got a toy like sewing machine.",0 "no stitch Do not recommend. This product is cheaply made and does not function properly.",0 "happy i brought this machine and its sewing good ,iam satisfied with this product",3 "the sewing machine is Cheap! The sewing machine, is built very cheaply, does not even sew correctly, I understand i didnot pay that much, but to feel you really are just ripping people off,its an item i ended up throwing out, for it just took up space.",0 "Great Value After considerable research, we decided to get this sewing machine for our 9-year old daughter. We feel this is the best low-cost sewing machine for the money. Although many of the components are plastic, the machine is sturdy and well made. It includes a foot-pedal, does not require batteries, and closely resembles the basic features and shape of a traditional $100+ sewing machine. I only give this item four stars because there is no light.After helping our daughter select the proper thread and tension adjustment, she has made several hats, skirts, and so on. We have also found that no matter how cheap or expensive a sewing machine is, there are going to be problems if it is your first time at sewing. Many people don't realize that there is a fair amount of knowledge and skill required to make ANY sewing machine stitch properly. If you can't get your sewing machine to stitch properly it is most likely tension setting, thread selection, etc..(...)Hope this helps !",3 "Very happy with this product I bought this machine because I needed something to hem up some pants for my children and myself. I didn't have alot of money to spend on a full size sewing machine so I decided to purchase this one. It's great. It's so small so it doesn't take up alot of room in my little apartment. It's also very easy to use. I never used a sewing machine and with the easy to follow instructions, I caught on quickly. It hems up pants perfectly and I was able to hem a pair of jeans with no problems. It doesn't have a light but as long as you have enough light in the room you are working in it's OK. I haven't tried repairing anything yet but if it hems jeans, I am sure it will fix anything. I would recommend this to anyone who has never used a sewing machine and doesn't want to spend alot of money on one.",3 "Machine is temperamental but will work with some tweaking... I followed all of the instructions and, at first, could not get this machine to work in an acceptable manner. Frequently, the upper stitch would not connect with the lower (bobin) stitch. I tried various tension settings and checked all of the threading many times.Then, I purchased a better thread for sewing machines and tried adjusting the tension settings again. I was finally able to get the product to sew correctly.I would still have to say, this product is not for the faint of heart. But, it will work if you are tenacious!",0 "Broke We bought three of these machines for a classroom quilt project. They were so poorly made that I am returning all three to buy ONE machine that costs a little more. You are much better off going with a more expensive machine- this one is very cheap in every sense of the word.",0 "A LOT smaller than picture I was disappointed with the size of the actual product because it was like a toy for my younger granddaughters. Kayla and Tarra are 13, and they love my sewing machine so I thought I would buy them one for their birthdays. I wish I had paid more attention to the actual measurements because I would not have made this purchase! They both had problems getting it to sew because the thing would not make a real stitch!",1 "Great for what it is and what I need I needed a sewing machine to stitch together the toys my dog ripped apart and to make him new ones. I had never used a sewing machine in my life, and so I researched a lot of the lower-priced machines on Amazon and Jo-Ann Fabrics. I opted for this machine because I wanted a food pedal and an AC power source.For a beginner's machine, I think it's great. I'm learning how to sew, how to thread the machine, and how to be patient (which I discovered is very important). When I actually get the hang of things are start working on clothing, I'll upgrade to a fancy machine with all sorts of stitches and lights and doodads. For right now, my dog likes the stitching of this machine, I like the ease of use, and my fiance likes how small it is.",3 "Getting it to work Got this for a 10-year-old, who is doing fine with it now that it seems to be working properly. (She is able to follow the instructions, thread the machine, etc.)We had the same trouble as CK, after following all instructions and watching the instructional DVD. Several experienced sewers tried to tweak the machine, but it would work about every other time. Tried calling the toll-free support number, but could only leave messages. (I hope someone will call back.) Finally (so far) it seems that we might have been trying to feed the material under the needle too quickly. Once we learned to guide it very gently without rushing it, the machine seems to be working fine.",2 "Read Reviews and instructions carefully I do NOT sew, but got tired of hemming pants by hand. After searching the web carefully I decided to purchase the SewPro quickstitch. It claimed to do what I wanted and was cost effective. Before purchasing, I read all the reviews and felt it was most helpful. Because I did, from the start, I used a good thread, made sure it was threaded correctly, viewed the DVD etc. So Far it's working GREAT! I've been running around the house looking for items to mend!",3 "Burned out. I ordered this item fully understanding that it was a beginner's sewing machine. I know it's not the heavy duty kind with bells and whistles that costs a pretty penny. So when I tested the machine on the test material that comes with it I wasn't expecting it to be the only stitches I would get out the machine. When I lifted the foot and took the sample material out and placed my material in (cotton, not a heavy material) it didn't work. I checked the plug, nothing. It simply stopped working. I sent it back in about a month ago and just got it back today. It works now, but not a highly recommended product.",1 "not bad for under $40 It took me 20 minutes to set up the machine and thread the bobbin and needle; the instruction booklet and pictures were excellent. I had no problem sewing a decent stitch on the sample thin piece of cloth they provided on my 1st try (I'm a novice), but had considerably more difficulty trying to hem a pair of twill jeans. Possible issues: (1) material may have been too thick, and I was trying to stitch 3 layers together (2) you have to go fairly slow or it won't put down a stitch, (3) tension issues? So it's not perfect, but given that having pants hemmed in my town costs $15+, this is what I needed. Given what I've read of the other $100 machines, I'm not sure they're any better -- if you want something better, I'm guessing you have to go up to $150 or $200.",2 "Don't Waste Your Money I could not even get it to sew. I sent it back after 3 days. Awful!",0 "sewing machine delivered on time. the picture showed it can sew everything but not on thick material. overall it is economical......",2 "MB Total waste of money!! It took me an hr to do a simple stitch to hem curtains. The bobbin wouldn't catch leaving me with a very loose stitch that fell apart a wk later. I thought maybe it was my novice sewing skills until my sister, a seamstress for 30 yrs, couldn't even get it to work.",0 "wont work This product doesn't work right. It wont stitch right. Do buy if you want something for your kid just to play with but don't buy if you want something that works!",1 "Sew{rp Worked great for a while but then, for some reason, the tension started to cause the tread to break all the time even though I never changed it. I tried to fix this and couldn't. It would probably cost as much to have professionally fixed as I paid for it. Don't waste your money here. Too bad since it was good at first.",1 "Good for the price This is a good little sewing machine for simple projects. It's very easy to use. There are some issues with it though...I personally don't like that it has a plastic presser foot, it doesn't hold the fabric securely enough. Also, it does take a bit of effort to maintain straight stitching. I find that top stitching can be difficult and I don't like that the ""long stitch"" isn't very long at all. It's a very basic machine and would be good for beginners, but once you really know how to sew, you'll want something more sophisticated.",2 "QuickStitch is a little too Quick I am not into sewing, so I bought this machine for one project and it was fine, easy to use, came with good instructions and everything. A few years later, I had another project I wanted to use it for and I couldn't even get it to turn on. It's dead. It was cheap, so I can't complain too much, but keep that in mind in your decision-making.",1 "Not That Great This is not a very good machine. It is a plastic waste. The only thing this can sew is cotton material. I would not recommend it to any one.",0 "A terrible waste of money! I bought this thinking it would be a great cheap way for me to get started sewing. Bad idea! They get you with the ""sample"" that they put on every machine to make you think they will all work, but it's just junk. I had my mother and my grandmother (both experts with sewing machines) try to get this machine to thread properly, and nothing. It can't sew on anything except really thick cloth, otherwise it jams and picks up too much thread, making lots of loops and getting tangled up. The worst is they're going to take half of the cost of this back when I return it because I didn't have time to try it until recently. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CHEAP JUNK! If you really want to get into sewing, pay the extra $40 and get a singer or a WELL made brand. QuikStitch should be ashamed of this incredibly poorly made product.",0 "Difficult to set up This sewing machine was very difficult to set up. Even the instructional dvd included did not simplify the process. I ended up returning this item because it was very confusing to figure out how to get it to work.l",0 "It didn't work. I was so excited when my package arrived. I have had a lot of experience with sewing, and with sewing machines. I wounded a bobbin, and I threaded the machine, and started to sew. unfortunately the needle thread would not catch the bobbin thread. So, It wouldn't sew. I tried different settings, adjusted the tension. I changed the needle, but still the thread just would not catch. I was so disappointed. I returned the SewPro ZZ-401, I'm still waiting for my refund, which could take up to 4 weeks.",0 "CRAP! Same problem as the person above... needle thread would not catch bobbin thread..... Do NOT waste your money on this TERRIBLE machine!",0 "Quality easel at great price! Great easel. It's simple but sturdy. No assembly required and easy to adjust for different size canvases. I didn't want to spend a lot on a easel since I'm a newbie to painting, but I got a lot more than I expected! Great purchase.",3 "Great Easel for the Price! I was looking for a portable easel that would also double as a compact easel in my apartment and this was the perfect fit.It looks great and works very well! I am very pleased with my purchase!!",4 "Excellent!!! I been painting for over 15 years, and for the price it is excellent, especially for medium format, this easel its made for those who want to paint in every place",4 "Love it I like this easel. It was cost effective and adjustable. I recommend it to artists that want a good easel on a budget.",4 "Great Product I have really enjoyed using this item. It is very useful to me.",3 "You get what you pay for This is a nice looking easel. It can be adjusted in height, which is nice and it can tilt. Overall it feels good and looks good for the price paid. The only problem I have with this easel is that the center point connection of all three legs and the canvas holder is a little bit tricky. There is one bolt you can tighten to secure it all at once but looking at the material I was afraid to tighten it up. It took a while to get it right.",2 "Simple, lightweight and nice-looking easel I bought this easel for a workshop in landscape painting, because I needed something cheap, portable and reliable. It turned out to be a great choice! It is lightweight (I don't drive, so I had to carry it around, and it caused no problems), quite stable and very adjustable. It doesn't have a manual, but you won't need any! It is very easy to handle.Consider, though, that if you take this easel outdoors, you will have to bring something to put your brushes, paints and other stuff on. Because this thing doesn't have any shelves on it. Other than that, it's a great value for money and I absolutely love it.",4 "Need something to display artwork? Recently I relocated to an apartment in a new city. Having a home at my last location I bought artwork that fit with the house and how it was set up. Having fireplace mantels I had gotten some oversized artwork (about 24""x36"")to display on them. In my new place there wasn't really a good place to put the artwork.I was definitely a little nervous about the type of Easel to buy. Worried about stability and strength as well as something that was good looking enough to feel right was a big concern. I found that the Royal Venice Sketch Easel looked to fit the bill at a decent price.As always with Amazon shipping was great. I was also very happy with the easel. It was easy to put up and is sturdy. It adjusts easily to hold the large art piece and strong enough to be stable. Once it is set up you can move it without feeling like everything will fall apart. The easel holds the piece at the top and bottom securely so it doesn't move. The wood is unfinished so you can leave it like this or you can finish it to fit your needs.While other reviews have focused on the use as an artistic tool, which it would be great I can tell. I wanted to say it is great for displays too. Much better then a metal piece that has no home feel to it. I am very pleased and my purchase again to display other works.",3 "Excellent product for a small space I ordered this product for painting in my small (375 sq. ft.) small studio/apartment. It was an unbelievable best buy! Very compact to stow away when not in use, it is sturdy enough to fit my ""assemblage art"" when working on it horizontally or semi-horizontally. And if my art is larger than the bar, I just place a lightweight and thin board extension (my invention) over the bar, and no problem. Really could not believe this easel is so easy, compact, sturdy, and convenient to use. It comes fully assembled, so just adjust screws for height, and its bar to a horizontal or to a vertical angle, whatever best fits the art you are doing. Low priced and fully recommended!",4 "Exactly what I was looking for! I bought this product for a friend for her birthday, and she couldn't be happier with it. If you're looking for a good, cheap easel, this is the one to buy. It has one setting for a small canvas, and then you flip it around and its capable of holding pretty large canvases.",4 "Great Item, Great Price I didn't expect too much when I ordered this... I needed an easel and it was so affordable. I'm really happy with it. It's lightweight and very adjustable. It would have been nice to get a ""manual"" or just a piece of paper with the instructions on how many ways you can adjust it, but I figured it out for the most part. I received it SUPER FAST. Really couldn't be happier! Great item at an amazing price.It has rubber feet that keep it from slipping and can be adjusted quite low or quite tall. Holds a wide range of canvas sizes.I would definitely order from this company again.... and once I sell a few pieces I'll come back and buy the deluxe version!",4 "Good easel I like this Easel. Pretty good, relatively good sturdiness. I work with oil pastels and there is some pressure that I apply to the canvas while blending and this easel hold fine to that.",3 "Meh. It's ok, but I have to tighten the screws (leg extensions, axis) multiple times so that it doesn't collapse. You can tighten it, but if it shifts a little bit, which it will while you paint on it, you will have to tighten all of the screws again. I actually decided to type this interview while I looked for another floor easel. Other people may have better luck with the easel than me though. I think it was 30-ish bucks when I bought it. I'll probably try a metal one next time.",2 "This Was a Dissapointment I ordered this easel to replace my older, broken metal easel. I read several reviews that espoused the greatness of this easel, but was really disappointed when I finally got it out of the box.There are no instructions to tell you how to use the easel, so you just kind of have to figure out where everything goes and how it sits (not too difficult).However, what really disappointed me was that this was shipped to me and when I got it, the bracket that holds your piece of work was crooked. So I attempted to make it straight (because i can't paint if the foundation is crooked as the piece will just slide off). When I did this, the wood on the backbone of the easel split!So now the top bracket is busted. The nails that hold this piece of junk together are not very good (very akin to stapling wood). The wood itself is not all that great either if it split that easily.Honestly, I really think that even for the 30 dollars I spent on it, I should have gotten a better product. Unfortunately, because I live overseas, I can't return it so I am stuck with a product that is sub par and useless.",1 "Functional, portable easel for beginners I bought this as I was beginning with acrylic and watercolor paints. Being able to completely adjust height and angle on the legs and top is a MUST as I sit in different chairs and stools depending on the location.This easel can be a bit tricky to put away, but for the price and convenience I would still recommend it.",3 "Save your money It simply doesn't work, the stitch will not stay in, it pulls right back out. I, and others who have tried to get it to work, finally gave up. The directions are no help. Don't buy, it is junk. I have one you can have free, just come and get it.",0 "I wish I could say "0 stars"... 1 star is too high a rating The handy-stitch is completely useless.I just realised that, on the info-mercial, they never actually show the bottom of what they are sewing... basically, it's just a bunch of loops with no thread to anchor it in, so the stitching pulls right back out. What a waste of money! I wish I could give it zero stars... one star is way too high a rating for this.",0 "Ended up costing me over seventy dollars!!!! I agree with the rest of the crew here. Why can't we have a 0 star rating?Here is my experience with this machine:I purchased it over the phone from a company I'd seen advertised on television. After the exhaustive twenty minute phone call, I receive the item a week later, and no joke, IT BROKE AFTER THREE DAYS. I'm not kidding. I sewed nylon curtains with it, not hard denim. I did not drop it. I chalked my ""you get what you pay for"" mentality up to being thrifty, and then I went out to Sears and bought a $300 sewing machine that I've used almost every week since.Here's the kicker, though: While the hand held machine broke easily, and I forgot to mention that its stitches were very uneven, and that if you are left-handed like I am, you can forget having an easy time holding it (the cord hit my hand at the worst place), I found a six dollar charge on my credit card eight months later from the company that sold this thing to me. I then checked all my credit card bills prior and found that I had signed up for a service by simply calling in! It gets better. Three years after I called them, demanding my money back, the charges started showing up again! I am not kidding. I had been put back on their charge list somehow, and the company would not disclose how it happened. They said they had no record of me ever calling to cancel.I would strongly recommend your NOT buying this product just for the shoddy quality. I would even more strongly advice you to buy one used if you still want it. But, do NOT call the company on television. If you do, you may have the same trouble I had. Even if you just want something for touch-ups, this product broke too quickly to be any help. Check out some basic sewing machines on Amazon from Sears. I love Amazon.",0 "Wish it could be a negative 5 star rating Just to echo the other comments, don't waste your time with this piece of junk. Spend the extra money on a real sewing machine. I was unable to produce even ONE stitch. If it managed to penetrate the material I was attempting to sew, the stitch would promptly fall apart before I could even get to manually tie it off. I feel ripped off, and I even got it as a gift!",0 "Completely USELESS I tried to sew on a new zipper for a pair of black pants. It barely went throught the material and then the needle broke. COMPLETELY USELESS!!! Piece of junk",0 "Horrible Junk If I could give it a zero I would. I got this product as a gift and it never worked out of the box. All it did was jam. I wasted alot of time trying to get the thing to work. Trust me don't waste yours.",0 "DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY This little gadget did not work for me at all. One of the needles broke the first time I used it and the stitches do not stay in place IF you manage to make a stitch. I threw the junk away after it collected dust for a year.",0 "Waste of time and money My husband bought me mine for Christmas. I was never able to sew anything with it - the stitches were uneven and wouldn't even stay together. My husband was disappointed because it was wasted money (we live in Bermuda - he bought it in a local craft shop - and it cost almost double the US price). It's better to buy a real sewing machine, or even a children's version!",0 "worthless piece of junk... ...wonderful example of "you get what you pay for." This pathetically underpowered joke can barely sew anything more than one micrometer thick...unfortunately the "As Seen On TV" shop where I bought mine doesn't do refunds, so I had to take store credit. At least Amazon gives you a full refund, you'll just have to pay return shipping.",0 "Complete garbage First of all the it was broken in the box when i got it. A dial was broken off, and a plastic plate was snapped in half. I figured, ok, ill just super glue it back on, and it will be fine. That worked. Now when I go to sew something the needle breaks within five minutes. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM, IT IS COMPLETE GARBAGE.",0 "0 Stars is a Truer Rating! I couldn't agree more with the previous reviewers - this is undoubtedly the biggest piece of junk I have ever fallen for - the TV ads are among the most misleading ones out there - they don't bother to tell you that you have to hand tie the knot to secure the stitch - and that most of the stitching will rip out before you can manage to do it. So much for fixing the hem of your skirt while you are wearing it! - a complete impossibilty!",0 "I concur with the rest.... Luckily, I didn't have to spend money on this. I put it on my bridal registry because I thought it would be handy to have around to do some minor mending, like hemming. I've tried it several times, but I still have yet to get it to actually stitch something. I followed the instructions (what little instructions there are) exactly, but the thread just will not stay in the needle. Suffice it to say, it's been sitting in some corner of my closet, and I feel guilty for the person who bought it.",0 "Not my idea of All Media I'm generally a big fan of Canson products. I was so excited to get my hands of one of these elusive books only to end up disappointed at how the paper would buckle under the lightest of watercolor washes. The paper also seems to suck my markers dry. So what exactly constitutes ""All-Media""?It also has an odd texture that I don't much care for.I will not be buying another.",0 "Excellent We purchased this to replace the one that came with our wedding invitations. This ""L"" matches the script in the invitations much better.Shipping was fast, and the product is very nice. It has a longer handle than the other one we had, and is much more comfortable to use.",3 "Initial Seal Wax Stamp Very disappointed in this. I sent for the letter L. The loops of the letter are so tiny and I kept moving it around to see if I had it right side up. It was intended as a gift but I went out and bought a different one. The size of the whole item was good and I liked the wood handle.",1 "Potter's Wheel for preteen Sculpting Wheel- 7"" Diameter All Metal with Ball Bearings: This wheel is very heavy and sturdy. It spins well and was very easy for a beginning clay potter to use. My granddaughter is 10 and is enjoying it very much along with the air dry clay and accessories I purchased. I highly recommend this one, much better than the plastic motorized ones, clay stays on the wheel.",3 "Perfect for Sculpting I am using it for a sculpting stand to rotate the peice while I am working on the sculpture from a table top, It is perfect for me. It is great for heavy peices you are working with. I am getting another. Great Buy.",4 "It Puts the 'Whee' in Pottery Wheel Valentine's Day is my one chance per year to make up for all the stupid, lazy, thoughtless, horny, arrogant and unromantic things my wife has put up with since the last V-Day. My only hope to get out of the doghouse and back in the bunkhouse is to pull off a Grand Romantic Gesture that makes her forget the Neanderthal she lives with for 364 days in between.Also, I don't want to spend too much money. Some of that stupid, lazy, thoughtless stuff can get pretty expensive. So it's a real challenge.My wife loves the scene in 'Ghost' where Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore make an ashtray together. She says there's more to it than that, but of all the things she talked about, 'pottery wheel' is the only one I could find on Amazon.This wheel seems very sturdy, and definitely held a lot of clay when I brought it home for us to try out. We set it up in front of the TV so we could watch the scene for sculpting pointers; unfortunately, neither of us is very coordinated and making pottery is apparently harder -- and a lot messier -- than it looks in the movies. We've decided to keep the wheel, but we're now looking to buy a new television, couches, a rug and new paint for the walls and ceiling.And next year, I think I'll just BUY her an ashtray.",3 "A gift for my artist daughter She loves it!We gave it to her for Christmas. When she opened the box she was quite surprised. This is exactly what she wanted!",4 "Scuplting Wheel Nice smooth spin and the weighted bottom adds stability, great for decorating and trimming pottery. A lot less expensive than traditional banding wheels. Thanks, perfect gift for the potter in your life....",4 "I bought it for my daughter ... she loves it. I don't know anything about sculpting. I bought this for my daughter for christmas and she loves it. That's good enough for me. This has to be a great product!",4 "Not A Pottery Wheel Folks, this isn't a pottery wheel. It is a banding wheel used for pottery, but for decorating or for sculpting to make it easier to turn your piece while working on it. If you are looking for a pottery wheel google it. You'll end up spending a few hundred dollars though, so if it is priced at say less than $30 it isn't going to be a pottery wheel.",3 "Blah wheel... This banding wheel is alright, but not great. The bottom is capped with a rubber membrane which makes rinsing in the sing an annoying task because water gets stuck in the cavity. Also, the bearings are blah. Its good for basic use, but if you are looking for a quality product, get a Shimpo brand wheel... I would, I just cant afford 'em.Edit",2 "More of a platform than a wheel- This was used once - I bought it for my daughter 12 years old. I would have been better buying a cheap plastic Kids wheel. Its heavy so it is sturdy but it does nothing but allow your clay to be lifted. It spings, if you spin it/ no other way does it move. I might have been marketed wrong, or maybe my fault, but it was a waste of my $$",0 "Not Impressed. I don't usually bother with these reviews, but I want to save people the hassle involved with this product. The first problem was like the other posters expressed, there were no instructions. It wasn't very hard to figure out, but still, include some instructions. This wasn't enough to break my spirit though cause once figured out, I could still use it, until today.I've only used it for a total of maybe 10 minutes, and I just got it for christmas, so why, if it has been safely stored away since I last used it, is there a big crack where the hose meets the brush?This crack makes it very difficult to paint considering he air is all escaping through the crack and doesnt get a chance to propel the paint.Be aware that this is a very cheaply made airbrush. Not that you should really expect much from the price, but I still expect for even this low of a price for a product to be a little better quality.A beginner would be discouraged before really getting into the art of airbrushing with this product.",0 "Airbrush Kit. E-Z Starter by Paasche. Is So Easy To Use Well, for a starter kit, I would have thought there would have been an instruction booklet. There wasn't one. This disappointed me. The back of the bubble card has the pieces outlined but doesn't explain how to put them together or how to use it.",0 "EZ Starter air burush kit I was very disappointed when I got my Ez started air brush kit it doesn't look like it does in the picture, it is not as good quality as it shows in the picture and it doesn't have the important features that an artist needs, it is very cheap looking. The picture is very deceiving.",0 "Godd beginner airbrush This airbrush is sturdy and works well. It's a good tool to learn the fundimentals of airbrush artwork. It comes with a thin black plastic hose that seems to never loose its curled up state. So it's a little annoying. I wish it came with a more flexible hose. Also, better instructions would be good. There is a ""canned air"" adapter that is not identified and it took me a long time to figure out what the heck it was!",3 "junk do not buy this gun. it wouldn't pull the paint up through the gun. couldn't get it to work, and broke it trying!!!!",1 "Air Brush Great item at a very reasonable price. I've never used a air brush before and this item was ready to go right out of the box. The instructions were easy to read and follow.",4 "Very good for the price... This air brush is very good for the price. The only downside is that it did not come with instructions...",3 "Save yourself trouble. I picked this one up in a hobby store just to get started. I got home and realized I couldn't use it with my home compressor. I went back to the store and tried to find an adapter but they didn't have one so I was forced to get a spray can. I have since purchased a much better AB from Amazon.",0 "Good price on hard-to-find (size) roll Arrived as expected with very quick shipping. These rolls can be difficult to find, I got them here for about half the price my company used to pay.",4 "vibrant blue and shipped with care This is beautiful paper but is much more royal blue than it looks in this picture. Just imagine that this image was taken in shadow and the actual paper is more of a ""subaru blue"". Still beautiful, though! It was shipped quickly and packaged very well!",3 "Not for me I found this extremely unwieldly and difficult to use. Plus the rubber ""stoppers"" fell off while I was trying to get it to work, which I never accomplished. I sent it back. Very disappointed.",0 "Beautiful Album! First, this comes in a very nice box with the three princesses on it (just like the album). The album itself is beautiful. The leaves on the cover are raised as well as the princess images. Cinderella in the center is a bit different. Her square is actually an insert in the book, which gives it a sort of shadowbox effect. On the back, there are more raised leaves and another 3 princesses.. Jasmine, Snow White, and Ariel.I expected this album would be nice, but I was surprised at the detail and the quality.I definitely would recommend or give as a nice gift for someone who has a little princess or just likes princesses and enjoys scrap-booking.",4 "Beautiful Scrapbook for your little pincess I bought this for a scrapbook for my little sister. i just love it! t even comes in a matching box perfect for storing it. It has three princesses on the back of the book too. My sister is my little princess so this was a perfect match.",4 "Whoa...sharp! Great, small size scissors. I keep them in my bag of needlepoint and they certainly do the trick. Definitely not kid scissors...the tip of them is very pointed and sharp. I've poked myself on them searching for them in my bag and it hurt! In retrospect I probably would have preferred something with a little duller point for my purpose, but they do the job.",4 "Scissor Blade itself is 2-inches long Excepting the sharp, pointed two-inch blade, one's first reaction is that it looks like a child's scissor. Quality is good, however, the photo is deceptive -- the matching grey color immediately beside the grey scissor blade gives the appearance of a much more elongated blade, which it is not.",3 "HSS Jewelers Drill Bits for Dremel Tool These jewelers' drill bits are of excellent quality and at the same time affordable at a reasonable price. They are of real value to hobbyists and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.",4 "OK, but . . . No problem with the product. But, be advised if you intend to use with a Dremel, you will likely need smaller than standard collets in order to hold the bits securely. Collet 483 should close enough to handle the smallest bit in this package.",2 "great for the crafter I would recommend this to anyone who does arts and crafts or any type of projects that would require using them.",4 "They seem like nice bits, but DON'T FIT my Dremmel I got these because the description led me to believe they would work in my dremmel tool. I received them and tried to use them, but the pieces were too small for either of my dremmel tools. Hopefully they work in a full-sized drill.",2 "Not happy. Unfortunately the drill bits were not able to due the job I wanted. They are not strong enough to hold up to the task of drilling holes into crystal - I was hoping to make Christmas presents. Would not recommend them.",0 "Satisfied Disney Fan Good product, exactly as it is described. Only short fall i've found is that its not easy to add more pages to the album. Other than that we love it for our disney pictures.",3 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "Fantastic quality and superb papers Book was everything and more that I wanted from a scrapbook pack--papers are high quality and perfect for the scrapbooks I have made. I liked the 12x12 paper because I could add more dimensions to my projects. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to make cards and scrapbooks. Perfect for using photos from visiting the Thomas Train in Chattanooga, TN.",4 "Akro Mils 18"" Portable Organizer This is a great box however, theAkro Mils #06318 18"" Portable Organizeris very similar if not identical, and is selling for less.",4 "A bit overpriced! This is a decent product. I own one myself. The only problem I have, is that some small objects can move to different compartments if the container is moved around.The real issue is the price. It's ridiculous. I bought mine at my local Walmart for about $10-$12. Also, it is nowhere near 15.2 pounds. I'd say it's well under 5 pounds.",3 "Canson Sketch Book High quality paper. Ease of use is great due to side collation. Would definitely buy this product again. Bought it for my niece as a gift and she immediately began to sketch as soon as she received!",4 "Great photo album This is a great photo album, especially for the price. Though the pictures shown on the web site are not all that clear. "Photos" is written on the cover, which is not that easy to see from the pictures. But its a great little book and holds a decent amount of pictures. If your looking for a nice simple book for you pics, this is a great one to buy!",4 "Love 'em! As a young design student on a budget, I thought it was crazy to spend so much money on a pack of markers! But when I received them, my feelings changed. Definitely worth the money! & I've been told they last YEARS. My architecture teacher has had his same set for 10+ years. So definitely worth buying.",4 "Instructions would be nice This kit did not come with any instructions how to use the pieces, apparently they expect only jewelers to order them. Needs to be more DIY friendly!",1 "Works Dandy! More tools then I needed at this time but works great to change watch batteries.",4 "No instructions There were no instructions accompanying this product, therefore it was very difficult to use. I wrote to the company (via Amazon) asking to be sent instructions, and have not received any to date.I would not purchase this product again.",0 "Okay but not great The clasps in the picture are much shinier and cleaner than what you will receive.Less than quality milling left them with ragged edges.",2 "size may apper different than what u see it's a great patch but it's way smaller than what i thought. i'd say it's about two inches tall or across or whatever. it's still kool though.",3 "It is as it's supposed to be. I know some people have said it's smaller than it appears, but the picture used is just a close-up to show detail and texture. Would be nice to have it in the description, but yes, it's a small applique - approximately 2 inches tall. Regardless, it's easy to pop on, and is a nice touch if you really like the series.",3 "Not what I thoight it would be. It is not worth buying this item, the size of this item is about 1'.5"", not what like the picture is shown on here. I would tell you to save your money,unless you like small and cute.",0 "GREAT STARTER MACHINE GOT THE MACHINE FOR MY WIFE. THIS IS HER 1ST SEWING MACHINE AND SHE LOVES IT.",3 "excellent shape The product was sent exactly how it was told it was going to be. I received the product very quickly.",4 "Must Have It is great protection for my Brother sewing machine and the side pocket is spacious enought for all my extras. It has a lining in the inside so if its raining, you can make it from the car into whatever building with no worries. If your going to be traveling long distances, I recommend the rolling case, though. Added bonus: The compliments and inquiries I get about this case.",4 "Bland, but serves the purpose Fit my new Brother machine nicely. There's no bells or whistles, but does the job as it should (which is holding my machine, foot pedal and cords in one spot). I don't carry mine around much, this was mostly for storage, so remains to be seen how well it will hold up.",3 "this is a great bag I love this bag, fits my machines...I have the serger bag too...wish it had handle option and a zip compartment in the bottom for the big project surface extensions that most general use machines come with these days",4 "Great sewing bag! I love it!! It's spacious and large. It fits my Kenmore perfectly along with enough room for fabric and all the tools. The bag is sturdy and a great value. Highly recommend it!",4 "Perfect Fit I looked and looked online and in stores for a tote that didn't remind me of my Grandmother. I found this at a great price and I love the look. It fits my Brother CS 6000i perfectly. The front pocket did look a little small when I got the bag, but to my surprise fits everything I need to take on the go. Even the group I quilt with love this bag!",4 "This is nice scratch paper I enjoy scratch art and this paper is a good way to work on my skills without spending money for the more expensive boards. This paper is sturdy enough to get the effects I want without destroying it. The results are nice enough to frame and display. You have to be careful not to wear jewelry when you use this or you might make marks where you don't want them. I used this in my art class in college instead of the board because it is less expensive and the results were beautiful. I would recommend this item.",4 "Excellent Product The kids had fun, the backboard never broke through like with some scratchboard and it never ended up a flakey mess. Will definitely buy again.",4 "Too delicate The surface on this product is too delicate for my taste, I find that after I've been working on it there are white spots in areas I didn't intentionally scratch off. I assumed at first this was my fault and took extra care to remove my ring and make sure there wasn't any dust or other particles on it that could get rubbed into it, but that didn't seem to make a difference.I'm willing to chalk it all up to a mistake and not get too worked up, but I would never buy this for a child who might get upset if something happens to their picture.",2 "Hard to use, brittle Was not happy with this. Very brittle paper, hard to use. Ended up throwing it away.Would not suggest anyone purchase",1 "Scratch Art They arrived quickly and were just as described. I tried to buy them locally but could not find them. Would buy them again.",4 "good quality The scratchboards are of good quality. My child is older and uses them for fine art works, not ""fun crafts."" She is pleased with the quality. I was shocked at the price, but unable to find them cheaper.",4 "OK piece. I wish that I hadn't spent the money on this as I've since found more for my dollar. This was my first foray into jewelry making and it looks cheap. I'll probably keep the piece for myself.",4 "Die Cutting Sizzix Orig Dress & Access Fashionable, stylish fun with this die cut. Have used it couple times using fabric material and felt for a nice texture look.",3 "Worked, but not well I purchased this wax stamp to stamp the back of my husbands Army retirment invatations. They did work, however it is not deep enough to leave a nice stamp. It would have worked much better had it been a deeper stamp.",2 "great! We used these for our wedding invitations and it looked GREAT! It has a very authentic feel that takes you back in time",4 "Excellent I bought this with the intent of sealing the outside of our wedding invitations; we wanted something different than the sticker that was offered. What an amazing look! It gave it a classy, vintage feel for an inexpensive price. Wish it was a tad bit bigger but adding some extra wax (which you really want anyway to get a good print) was wide enough to seal the invite and hold a 1/2 inch ribbon in place. Very happy with the product!!!",4 "Love it! I used this wax stamp when I sent holiday cards last year. Everyone called to say how much they loved the sealed envelope. I used red, silver and gold wax. I wrote and addressed all cards with calligraphic pen. It was a great fun, I enjoyed it:)",4 "Excellent work on their part. I was a bit disappointed by how small it was, but that was my fault for not looking at the specs.It was shipped promptly and came in perfect condition, Thank you!!!",3 "Schmincke Watercolors i added this color to my palette and I use it for everything from skin tones to landscapes. All Schmincke watercolors are wonderful.",4 "Beautiful Script N this product was well priced, arrived as advised, even more so since it was Christmas, and in excellent condition. It is of a high grade of brass and wood and worth every cent to see the giftees eyes light up on receiving it. Would buy here again.",4 "bobbin mechinism keeps breaking needles I have been satisfied with singer sewing machines in the past so was happy when my daughter purchased this machine for me as a gift.This is the third time I have used it. The first two times I had no problems sewing bathroom curtains and patching a couple pairs of pants. This time however, while doing a straight stitch for a hem the needle kept jamming in the bobbin area breaking three needles. I noticed that there was a clinking sound when the needle would go down below the machine surface. Upon further inspection I noticed the needle was hitting on the toothlike part in the bobbin area. I have changed needles, tried to readjust the foot and even tested various fabrics to see if there would be a difference, but to no avail. I spent a good two hours trying to trouble shoot this problem (spent more time troubleshooting then actual sewing). I have given up for now.If anyone has a solution, I'd love to hear about it.",1 "sewing i am enjoying the singer machine very much. have had higher dollar machines but this one sews very well and is simple to operate.i trust the singer brand and i am glad i ordered it from amazon. the entire order went through very well and with good speed, as well as arriving in a very timely manner.",4 "BEWARE!!! THERE IS ONLY ONE BRUSH DISPITE THE PICTURE SHOWING SEVERAL!IT DOES SAY BRUSH BUT THE PICTURE IS MISLEADING.",0 "Perfect brush for oil paints I have gravitated more and more to these Silver brushes. I first learned about them in a workshop and since then, they have been recommended by other painters in other workshops. They last a long time and hold their shape well. I recommend them.",4 "pathway to heaven on earth I ordered one and got 3. The molds are a heavy plastic and are holding up well. I am using all my molds to make stepping stones for several pathways through my yard so they are gettting lots of use.",4 "The mold arrived damaged due to poor packaging This is a thin plastic mold and it was shipped in a soft envelope with no structure or protection. It arrived dented in multiple places, which means the dents will create unattractive ridges & creases in the stepping stone. I can't use it.Upon submitting a return I received a notice that I have to wait for the sellers approval. Today is February 9th and I was planning on making this for a Valentine day gift. I am disappointed to say the least.",0 "EXCELLENT! This item is incredibly useful for cutting square tags for all kinds of art projects and crafts. I use them for making tags for gifts and cards. Be aware that the diagonal measurement of this ""Extra Large"" Block Party punch is 1.5"" and that the height and width of the punch itself is NOT 1.5"" - it is smaller! Also, when making ur tags please be aware that u will need scissors to cut near to where u want to punch your square tag - this punch does NOT cut your shape out anywhere on the page! It is soooo useful and makes ordinary words or pictures into attractive tags for any project you're working on. Highly recommend this punch! Easy to stack and store with other Fiskars punches. Enjoy...I certainly do.",4 "Nice punch; cute flowers I bought this punch to make flowers for my 5 year old's crafts. It is very easy to punch (I was using 3 sheets of construction paper at once) and the flower is very cute. No complaints.",4 "very easy to use These squeeze punches are the easiest to use. I won't buy another kind from now on. So much easier on your hands.",4 "Poor design, hard to squeeze I purchased one of the Squeeze punches by Fiskars. This punch is very difficult to use just like other Fiskars punches I own. I have had several of my Fiskars punch break during normal use.",0 "love this punch! I have three sizes and punch and stack them on my pages for a 3-D effect. Very cute that way. The punch is easy to use and cuts cleanly.",4 "about what I expected Not much information in the ad but it was about what I thought it would be It'll be fin in my tumbler",2 "True Grit This grit is the best for tumbling any rocks that you want to tumble. And the company is very fast in shipping. I just wish that it cost a little less.",4 "Best scissors I have ever owned! I have had just about every brand of scissors made, including those that cost much more than these have. But these are by far the best performing scissors I have come across. From now on I will only buy this brand. I also bought Victorinox steak and bread knives, and again they are fantastic.I highly recommend Victorinox!",4 "didnt last 1 wash I have used patches before and had no issues. The first wash with this patch it is already peeling off. Unless you plan on sewing these in don't buy it. IT DOESN'T STICK PAST THE INITIAL IRONING.",0 "got the order wrong (twice) This order was filled wrong twice. I had requested this larger 8x10 size for patching. Twice I recieved the small jiblets --- roughly the size of a business card. This in spite of 8x10 being clearly shown on the order. Sheeesh !!!",0 "#1casey this pen did nothing but ruin my photos. i have one dog that has real green eyes and they always come out red and a grandaughter and hers always come out red. i have tried different applications, but nothing works. i didn't send them back because of the cost of postage. i would appreciate a response to this email review because maybe there is something magical i'm not doing. twyla vienneau",1 "Awesome for organization! Very pretty and is well made, just don't like that it's made in China. I don't use it as a coat rack, but to hang my daughter's dress up jewelry, capes, purses, etc. from. She can reach everything and it's visible.",3 "easy to assemble and cute This is a very cute clothes stand. It's easy to assemble, which is important to me. The price is a little high, but it's the best clothes stand I've found.",3 "Sewing Machine Trolley I am sooo pleased with this trolley. Pleanty of room for everything and lots of room to fit my very large embroidery machine. My serger fits very well in the top bag and it makes it so easy to go to any classes that might be available.I can also put my featherwieght in the top bag and my quilt stuff in the bottom.Also great for classes.",4 "Good for storage I just recently bought a Viking Designer sewing machine with an embroidery arm. I purchased this item mainly for storage of the machine and arm when not in use. The items are made with a PVC material that I find to be more durable than the sewing trolleys made with fabric that I've seen. The machine, including the cover, fits neatly into the trolley. The tote has ample space for the embroidery arm in its case. Both the trolley and tote have ample padding to protect both pieces. There are additional pockets for storage of smaller items. Both items have carrying handles and shoulder straps. The only reason I did not give this item a higher rating is that the trolley handle is plastic and seems flimsy. If I were planning on attending allot of sewing classes and taking a heavy machine with me I would be concerned that the trolley handle wouldn't last very long before breaking.",2 "LOVE this stuff! I love this stuff! I make and sell ACEO's over on Etsy under the shop name ""Davs"" and use Gold Leaf a lot in my creations (the second example picture shown for this product is one of my ACEO's). It's so pretty and shimmers and shines in different lighting. Eventually I want to get the silver leaf as well.:)",4 "GREAT This is the icing on the cake for homemade Christmas ornaments. There is nothing like it. It can turn trash to treasure, elegantly!",4 "A bit orange-y We use these paints at my work to color our engravings and I spent months searching for this color but it's out of stock EVERYWHERE! I finally found it in the UK (I'm from california) and ordered it immediately because we didn't have a good red. It's a good seller and the color sticks well but it is a bit more orange, or pink-ish depending on the lighting, than we'd like. Still a good color.",3 "Works, but be patient. I used this to detail a prop pistol from the video game Halo.Clean the surface well, or it won't bond well.You don't need to be generous with this stuff, a little goes a LONG way.rub it on, let it dry for an hour.Buff the shine how you want it.WAIT. WAIT FOR DAYS. DO NOT HANDEL. If you do, you'll notice that the wax will rub off. I got it to not rub off on my pistol after letting it sit in a cool, air conditioned environment for 7 days.**UPDATE**It's been several months since using the product on my prop and its holding up well. The prop went through a few conventions and sweaty hands but has shown no signs of coming off. The material it was bonded to is plastic, smooth cast 300 to be precise. It's worked great. My main suggestions are again, clean the surface, let it dry completely and apply this stuff and work it how you want it. Then, you have to fight the urge to touch, handle, or monkey with it. Seriously, patience is a virtue.",3 "As easy as it says I engrave ornaments and was dubious this product would not only bring out the engraving, but not smear or stain other parts of the glass. I was wrong. While metallic grey is too dark, silver leaf is absolutely perfect. I will be using this product again and again.",4 "covers bright brass I had been told it would cover bright brass and it does indeed...brought hinges to color to match new silver cabinet handles",4 "Misleading name I purchased this to try and approximate the silver leaf that came off of two small leaves in a wall sconce. I didn't expect it to BE like silver leaf, but I certainly didn't expect it to be grey and dull, which is what it was. I would not recommend this as any kind of substitue for leaf, and it looks NOTHING like the photo here. It's cheap, yes. And bad.",0 "killer great stuff1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 20 23 2332 55 6 4 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 20 23 2332 55 6 4 4 4",4 "Good Product This stuff is addicting to use! It works well, goes on easily, and looks nice. Works best when warmer. I used it on retro brass knobs on my grandparent's old dresser. It makes the whole thing look new! I also used it on varnished wood in a couple spots, with no issues. A little bit goes a very long way. Well worth the price.",4 "Works really well, pleasantly surprised I bought this because I wanted to give a plastic prop that I own a more metallic finish. Having tried chrome spraypaint and being disappointed with the results, I decided to try this stuff out. I was skeptical at first, but I was able to get a very convincing metallic finish using this stuff. The results might vary depending on the surface you are working on, but it seems to work really well on plastic. I did however lightly sand the surface prior to applying it, not sure if that makes a huge difference.It really does buff to a decent shine. It wasn't particularly easy to get an even super flat finish, however I was going for a more rustic looking metallic finish, which this stuff does perfectly. If you're looking for a perfect machined metal look, this stuff might be difficult to work with.Very happy with the results; it's a great addition for anyone looking to make something appear more metallic in finish.",4 "Perfect Excellent product, I love it.The wax base makes it murder to clean a brush you apply Rub 'n Buff too, but that's to be expected, and you can do serious detail work with it.Using a paper towel for application gives a much smoother finish.",4 "Rub & Buff The product came in dry and hard to use. It was very difficult to get out of the tube.",0 "not quite what I wanted I ordered this to go along with the glass etching I had been doing. I thought, ""What a great idea! I can color my etchings and make them even more unique!"" When I got the product, however, it doesn't work on glass. The coloring wipes right off. If you use this, make sure it's on glass that won't be touched, or you will lose the coloring too.",2 "willow vine charcoal my daughter is quite a little artist he loves to draw and charcoal seems to be her medium. we will certainl be purchasing more willow vine charcoal from this site in different sizes and colors.",4 "Everyone who sees it wants one I have been using these bands for years. Everyone who see mine, asks where I got it so that they can get one too. It has an intenal metal band that you can easily shape to any wrist. It makes it very easy to get your watch on or off, and it looks good too. They are very comfortable to wear, since you bend the metal to perfectly fit your wrist. They wear well and last a long time. I have just ordered two more, to replace one that I have been wearing for 8 years. After 8 years of use, the leather is starting to wear at the open end of the bracelet.",4 "Retro! I had one of these back in the '70s, loved it. This is the first that I've seen these since. "Back in the day" the leather was padded, this isn't, but it does serve the purpose for which it was made.",3 "black leather wrist cuff wide watch band This is an item I could no longer find in any of our local stores. Sears used to carry it but no longer does. I like the way it just snaps on or off the wrist and doesn't have a strap to fuss with.",4 "Didn't care for this product, but the company returned w/o issue Did not fit well at all, but could be because my wrists are thin. The company I purchased this thru had good return policy so no issues sending back.",1 "Wonderful Multistitch Singer Sewing Machine I purchased a similar Singer Sewing machine 2 Christmases ago for my older (33 y.o.) daughter. She loves her machine, learned to use it easily, and has used it about monthly since. My younger daughter wanted a Sewing machine this Christmas, so I tried to get as close to the other machine as possible. This is basically the same model. My old machine (a sturdy but difficult to use Swiss ""Elna"" machine that I bought used more than 30 yrs. ago) was on the blink, so I decided it was time to get a new machine for me also, while I could still find the model that my older daughter liked so much.I really love the ease of use. I basically only straight stiched with the old machine, or used simple zigzags, but I have already tried most of the features with my new machine. All are very easy to use. The free arm is wonderful!! I have repaired a hole near the knee in a favorite pair of jeans already. There is no way that I could have done that with the other. I used the button stitch to sew several buttons onto my lab jackets. This is wonderful!! I hate sewing buttons by hand. I also like the automatic needle threader very much. My eyes are getting poor, and it is hard to see the needle to thread it. The machine is intuitive for initially threading, and for most functions. I like that the optimum stitch size is programmed in, but that it is easily changed if needed. I also prefer having the stitches on the machine, over a LED display on the newer/ higher end models, where it might be harder to figure out what stitches are available. I learned how to use a blind hem stitch to take up a pair of pants: the instructions on the web site were clearer for this than in the manual. The manual was very good for everything else, and was clear about the care needed (minimal) for the machine.I am very happy with my purchase: a reasonable price for a wonderful machine for all basic and intermediate sewing!!",4 "Plug In and Sew! I purchased this sewing machine just this week. Chose standard shipping (free) from Amazon, and received in 3 days!The machine was waiting for me when I got home from work. I took it out of the box, set it up, and made a poodle skirt in no time at all. The machine practically sewed the skirt by itself. Easy to thread both the machine and the bobbin. Easy to understand and read the manual. My sewing experience is costumes for the kids, pillows, blankets, crafts. Not a beginner but certainly not advanced, either. There are fun choices of stitch patterns that can be easily selected by simply pushing a button. No advanced degree needed for this machine!The week prior to purchasing this machine, I purchased the Singer Inspiration 4210. The Inspiration should be named ""Perspiration"". It was not at all easy to interpret the manual, or to figure out what stitch was what from the confusing dial(s). The Inspiration 4210 operation was not smooth and semi-automatic like the 7442 model is.I was very frustrated and disappointed, and returned the Inspiration to the store, then went back to the drawing board and did some more research. Found several on Amazon, decided on the Singer 7442--and I love it!",3 "Singer 7442 sewing machine I bought this sewing machine for my teenage daughter. She loves the fact that, unlike my machine, this one is easy to thread. It has a lot of decorative stitches, many of which will probably never get used. So far it's done well on medium to light weight material. Have not tried heavier stuff, like denim or upholstery fabric. I would have given it five stars if it had come with a carrying case. As it is, it gets four.",3 "awesome item Although I haven't had the time to test all the many features of this product. I can trully say this was a great buy. very easy to use and I'm no expert at sewing but I like it better then my ancient sewing machine that I have.It is lightweight so I can easily take it anywhere I want to sew.",4 "Fantastic sewing machine, great service!! Despite the review above, I ordered this machine because it has all the features I wanted, AND there was a $25.00 dollar off special. I had seen the exact machine for sale at a very reputable store and decided to take advantage of the deal at Amazon. Firstly, the service was impeccable, I received it in 2 days, free shipping (amazon prime member) and got the exact machine I ordered.The machine is working very well to begin with and it came with a zipper foot, satin stitch foot, button hole foot and some other small accessories. I love this machine already but I have only had it for one day. I will encourage anyone to try it, the Singer brands are usually very reliable.",4 "Only worked correctly for a couple of months... I purchased this sewing machine at Walmart a couple of years ago. I know anything purchased at Walmart might not be the best quality, but I was just looking for a basic sewing machine for simple projects so I though it would be fine.The first machine I got worked for a month, then it suddenly wouldn't keep the correct tension. I took it to a repair shop and the man said to just return it to the store because the model I had seemed to be defective. I did that, and the new machine I got worked normally for about three months before the same thing started happening. When sewing the tension will be correct, the stitches look nice, and then suddenly in the middle of a project the bottom of the fabric will have loops instead of nice stitches and/or the top stitch will be in a straight line. No matter what you do, even when the sewing machine is set up correctly, it will randomly mess up the tension while sewing. It also has a tendency to eat your fabric and jam up because the presser foot doesn't pull it through smoothly--it will suddenly stop pulling it through, or it will shoot through really fast when you aren't expecting it.This sewing machine is difficult to use. It eats projects and wastes a lot of time. I have seriously considered throwing this sewing machine out of the window and watching it smash on the driveway below when it's eaten my fabric for the 140th time in a row. Don't buy it if you want a sewing machine that will last more than a few months!",0 "Singer Sewing Machine I like the machine but i got it and it didnt work so off to the repair shop first thing. So after i got it working..its not a bad machine.",2 "Nice sewing machine with a few flaws. I am new to sewing, but not totally novice. I had helped and watched my mother and grandmother sew clothes for my sister, and took a few sewing lesson in home Eco. So, I would say that I have a very basic understanding of sewing. I have had my machine for at least 1 year.Things I really like about the sewing machine is the ease of which you can get the machine ready to go, and the automatic needle threader. (I hate threading needles).Now for the problems with the machine:The light by the needle is not nearly as bright as my old singer sewing machine. Almost to the point of saying the light is worthless.The cloth guides are only around the needle area. since the bobbin cover is clear plastic (instead of metal like the old days) I find guiding the cloth to be more of a task. Of course the task is not impossible, but for a beginner, it is slightly annoying.The sewing machine is extremely light weight. I do not except to get years of service out of this machine.And I wish there would have been some better instructions included with the unit.",3 "nice machine have had this machine for about a year. i sew mostly thin cottons and have not had any problem. easy & simple to use. sorry but can't comment on the machines performance on thick, slippery or stretchy fabrics. am overall happy with this sewing machine.",3 "Love it. Great sewing maching This is a great sewing machine. I would highly recommend it. Easy to use.",4 "Great Price for a Great Machine! I got this machine for my Wife, and She just loves it. Lots of features, and the ""Needle Threader"" works great. I got this Sewing Machine for $100 less than other places online, that I checked out; So I got a Nice Deal!",4 "Singing Singer Phases For the last 14 years I sewed on a old singer machine. My friends laughed at my dinosaur. I bought a new Singer 7442, I never knew how much I was missing.This machine is the greatest!",4 "This is a really good, really well-priced machine. I don't understand all the bad reviews, unless the quality control on this was very bad and I lucked out. My machine has been just wonderful. I had an old Singer from 1972. I was going to make many Renaissance-era costumes for a harp gig I had and started on the old Singer. It was obvious that this thing's days had ended, so I went out and bought this machine. I sat right down to it and just started sewing. There was nothing to it as far as threading and bobbin winding and all the normal things that are idiosyncratic to each machine. I totally enjoyed my experience with this sewing machine. After I finished sewing all sorts of weights of fabric from lightweight to heavy cordouroy, I made a cover for one of my harps from velvet. If a machine handles a rich, rayon velvet well then to me, it's a great machine. I had no problems with the feed, or the presser foot. All went well. And I notice lots of people complain that the needle stops in the up position. I actually love this feature. If I want it down, all I have to do is hand turn it down. Not a big deal. The little drawer to hold extra bobbins and parts is a nice touch as well. It also makes buttonholes so easily and well. I cannot complain about my beautiful, wonderful sewing machine. I also bought the matching zip case for it so that it will stay clean as I don't sew a lot and knew it would gather dust at times. I think this little machine is a great deal.",4 "Great machine for the money! My wife is very happy with this machine, very easy to use. User friendly for more advanced projects.",4 "Great Machine with a Sticky Foot Pedal I have been sewing on this machine for about 3 years and find it easy to use, very easy to thread, does lovely decorative stitches and a great buy for the cost. My only issues is with the foot pedal- it STICKS all the time; when you apply additional pressure it surges ahead at warp speed. I wish there was some way to take it apart and WD40 it; I may try that someday! All in all, though, a nice little machine.",4 "Singer 7412 The seller sent me Singer 7412 instead of 7442 as a sale contract. But it is good enough to me.The thread is jamping on the bottom I have to use thin blade to cut it so I can remove fabric out of machine.Otherwise, it is good sewing machine.",3 "very nice sewing machine The machine was ready to sew when I got it no tension adj. thank goodness so I am happy with my purchase",4 "Great sewing machine! I love this sewing machine because it hems my jeans without knotting or pulling. It can handle thick fabric and it's really fast. The cute stitches work great and are beautiful when styling boho tops. I would reccomend this sewing machine to anyone.",4 "Ok, but needle threader is a problem This is an ok machine, especially for light sewing. However, like several others, the hook for the Auto Needle Threader is missing from mine so that feature does not work. Very disappointed that such a feature that Singer touts as a major item for their product would be missing from some machines. This was one of the reasons I bought this model. Singer will not get my recommendation for this sewing machine.",1 "Singer 7442 80-Stitch Performance I love using this sewing machine. It's easy to use and light-weight so I can set it up with no problems. Instructions are easy to read and follow.",3 "Nice and easy - A great update I can't really say enough good things about this machine. I inherited my first sewing machine from my mother-in-law, an old manual workhorse Kenmore from 1981 that still sews really well. I wanted to get an all-electronic machine mainly for the pre-programmed settings and updated threading system.Like most electronic machines, this one is pretty easy to use. Pick your stitch with just a few presses of a button, then you're ready to sew. Of course, you can modify your stitch length and width by sliding a lever or two, but it is nice to have everything set to optimum length and width automatically. The machine comes with a good number of stitches, although I honestly don't stray very far from the regular old zig-zag and straight stitches. I will say that the overlock stitch looks absolutely identical to the ones created by a professional serger.The threading system is pretty nice, too. While it's not quite as easy as the one on the Singer Curvy (where all you need to do is pull the thread through a slot and press a lever) I'm used to the complicated ins and outs of my old machine, so anything is a huge improvement. Singer calls it their ""six second threading system"" and, so far, I've found that claim holds up. The drop-in bobbin is very handy, especially for someone like me, who is used to fussing with an old-school side-loading bobbin. I guess it would be nice to have a bobbin that didn't need to be drawn up (as seen in the Curvy and several newer machines) but it's not exactly like pulling teeth with this machine. The presser foot lifts up enough so that you can fit your fingers underneath and grab the little ""loop"" that the bobbin thread makes, so now I don't have to struggle with it at all.One small gripe I have with the machine is that the needle always ends in the up position. I know this is for easy withdrawal of materials, but it would be nice to have the option for the needle to end in the down position, if one so chooses. I do a lot of applique work that requires pivoting around tight corners, so it would be nice to have this option. However, I've just learned to release the foot pedal a bit early and then hand-crank the machine into the next stitch, leaving it in the down position so I can pivot smoothly.I think you'll also find that the feeding system is pretty reliable. The machine has a six-piece feed system that has been very nice so far. There's no feature to drop the feed dogs, but the included darning plate should suffice. The presser foot is pretty good at accommodating materials of various thicknesses without having to manually readjust the height (as in older machines). Finally, the little light is a nice, bright LED that remains blessedly cool no matter how long you sew.Overall, it's just a really nice machine for the price. If you're interested in upgrading to something with all the bells and whistles, I suppose that the Curvy would be a better option, but if you want something that works well, is easy to use, and nicely priced, try this one out.",4 "ugly, wall-eyed buttonholes Sews okay, although the foot feed is very sticky - that is, it won't go and won't go and then suddenly takes off like a goosed horse. Has several features I don't like much: needle ends stitch in ""up"" position which makes it hard to pivot; reverse lever is in a different spot than any other machine I have ever seen or used; ""decorative"" stitches aren't particularly good or decorative; satin stitch width and length is hard to program in, unravels and looks crappy; and, finally, the buttonhole feature has major problems [1] it starts at the bottom of the marked buttonhole rather than the top (hard to see if you are on course) [2] it works backward from any other buttonhole feature I've seen or used and [3] the buttonholes look very amateurish -even after all possible adjustments the stitches are too far apart so that the buttonhole frays and unravels, plus because the feature has a programmed backstitch to start, it often jams. So far these poor quality buttonholes have ruined two or three garments. The whole machine seems over-engineered. Note: I've been sewing mostly clothes for 50 years now and have used many brands of machine, this isn't the worst but it is the worst for the price.",0 "Been using for 4 months now, no problems I waited awhile before deciding to write a review for this item because I wanted to see how the machine would perform. I'm not an expert sewer and I mostly do light sewing, a lot of hemming and alterations and items for around the house. I've made a couple of garments on this machine as well. I haven't had any trouble with it at all. It's easy to use and it was an easy transition for me to this machine from my old one. I've used it on various fabrics, from denim to lace and I think it was worth the money we spent on it. I wasn't totally surprised that a lot of the parts are now plastic. At least I can lift it! I remember how heavy my mother's old machine was. The machine provides a great service to me however, so I don't mind the plastic components. I did buy new bobbins though. Plastic bobbins, I don't particularly like. I also don't use the threader bec I just never got into that habit. I love that it can make different decorative stitches too and I've only started playing with those. So far, I don't regret having bought this machine at all.",4 "Great Machine I purchased this machine about 5 months ago and love it. It does whatever I put before it with no issues. I have made lined velvet drapes as well as silk ones that were lined and interlined. It never skips a beat. The machine is heavy unlike many of the new ones.",4 "Singer 7442 80 Stitch Sewing Machine I liked the price and all the different stitches. However, I needed a sewing machine that would handle many varied things, such as alterations and heavy sewing. I'm very disappointed in the lightweight quality of this machine. The needle threader never worked and on close inspection my husband found that a tiny hook was missing that was supposed to hold the thread. Also, the food feed stalls, jerks and surges. This machine has beautiful stitches, but is for lightweight sewing only.",0 "SURPRISED AT SINGER'S POOR QUALITY This machine broke on me twice. The first time was back in April 2006 (I returned it within 30 days). The replacement took 6 months to develop the same problem- grinding noise and needle not locking while winding the bobbin. Don't be attracted by the many features and great price. From the standpoint of an experienced seamstress, this machine is poorly crafted and jamms easily. Caveat Emptor.",0 "a horror of a machine: Too bad Amazon doesn't have negative ratings, because one star is WAY too high for this horror of a machine. It's a bad design [wait till you see what you have to do to thread the needle] and is finished off by bad engineering. I bought it because I, an experienced sewer, wanted an auxilliary machine to take along when so I could leave behind the big PERFECTLY OPERATING 1960's Singer given to me by my mother, when she quit sewing for my daughters.I'd heard bad things about performance of the new Singers, which isn't surprising as the company got sold, manufactury was outsourced to China and god only knows who designed the dreadful thing. But I didn't dream it would be THIS bad.My biggest complaint is that it's so tetchy. It's almost impossible to vary anything without having it go on strike. It wants to be on automatic, and it wants the trhead length and tension set just so. It doesn't like it when I vary the top tension to make the bobbin thread tighter so I can baste or gather. If the thread or fabric gets bollixed up in the bobbin compartment you have to have a screwdriver to remove the needle plate and bobbin case. Neither of the above problems is addressed in its completely inadequate guide, which gives, in three languages, only the sketchiest of instructions and doesn't in any way address the real-world problems of people who sew. And to think I only wanted it so I could make automatic buttonholes.The old Singer, a 401, is the last Singer all metal machine. It's easy to use, easy to clean when the thread or fabric gets balled up in the bobbin compartment, easy to manipulate, flexible and forgiving. The bobbin case and the needle plate come out easily so one can get into the bobbin compartment. The guide is a delight. If you can find a 401, buy it immediately. It's a workhorse, and unlike modern electronic machines that are as trustworthy as the old 401, is not likely to cost you upwards of $2000.",0 "So far, so good... I've used this machine several times and have not been disappointed. The instruction book is clear and concise (I love concise) and so far, the machine has performed exactly as promised. Set-up time was minimal and the machine is easier to thread and much ""smoother"" and less noisy than those I have used in the past. Additionally, the machine comes with an accessory kit that includes everything you need to get started AND extra needles.Very pleased with this purchase.",4 "Great starter machine! We bought this for my 17 year-old niece and it has been a great machine for her. Not a heavy duty machine, but a great machine that does well with day-to-day mending, light-weight sewing. Probably not for upholstery and such! It has a wide variety of stitches, and the directions are EZ! Perfect!",3 "old seamstress, new machine. I am so pleased so far...I have had a chance to mend clothes, medium and light weight. I have tried out all the decorative stitches, and look forward, on Spring break to much more. It worked consistently, and well, with very even performance. It operated more loudly than expected, however, I am sure to get used to it, as the machine works so well. It works better than wxpected, as the price was so reasonable.",4 "singer sewing machine This is probably a very good item, but I ordered it for my mother who is 77 years old and it was just to complicated for her. Amazon.com was very gracious and took the item back with no hassels. they are great to do business with.",4 "Wonderful machine! I am very pleased with my new machine. It sews wonderfully and has so many different settings- I have not tried them all yet!",4 "I use it every day! What I like most with this sewing machine is that it almost does not vibrate. Lots of stitch patterns to choose from, the thread is easy to install. I really recommand it",3 "Good gift I bought this as a gift for my wife. It has excellent, easy-to-use functions, and is a great starter sewing machine. I did not, however, get it from Amazon - I'll come back in a year and tell you whether it's broken, because that's all you get for a warranty on the parts from Singer, so I went with Sears for service.",4 "3 year lifespan! After 3 years it just died. I was so happy at first because it seemed to do so much. But lightweight made some jobs like upholstery fabric difficult. Might be ok for mending but if you are a sewer...beware.I thought since it was a Singer I could get rid of my 60's Brother and I did...boy am I sorry. It would have still been working and now I have no sewing machine.Sorry Singer, you are losing it.",0 "singer I have always owned singer machines. this one is a very good machine for the money.",4 "singer 7442 review This machine works great. The needle threader does not work. It is not installed correctly. For what I paid, I can thread the needle myself. I have used this machine steadily for the past few weeks. It is a pleasure to use. I miss some of the things you get with a more expensive machine, For this price I have a machine that is fun to use. I would recommend to anyone.",2 "Sew great! The Singer 7442 is the first non-tempermental sewing machine I have ever owned. It really does thread in 6 seconds, the needle threader works, the bobbin doesn't jam and it isn't finicky about needles. I just sew for crafts so I don't know how well it would hold up to heavy use, but for me it's perfect. It has a nice selection of stitches and over-riding suggested stitch length is easy. My only negative is that the needle always stops in the up position, and I would rather it stop where ever I wanted it to stop.",3 "Novice User This is a replacement for my 1969 Singer sewing machine that was damaged in a move across country. After reading other reviews for this machine I was hesitate but the price was right. I received the machine quickly and after the intial attempt to thread the bobbin and needle I am very happy with the ease of use.I would recommend this sewing machine!",3 "I'm in LOVE with this machine~ I have been sewing for many years, and this is absolutely the best sewing machine I've ever had! The hand quilting stitch is just the best! It truly looks like hand quilting...only better! And it finishes seems like a professional serger. It's quiet and smooth and the stitches are just perfect every time. I cannot say enough good about this machine. I just LOVE it~ Kate",4 "Not even worth the effort to use it as an anchor! I have to sew, and I bought this machine as a back up for when my dinosaur needed to go to the doctor for tune ups. I used it for less than 2 hours, and it broke. The repair, $75.00 later, and no kidding, 10 minutes into it's second use, it broke again. Same problem. I am not a novice. This was light duty stuff, not sewing tents. I was making bags to wrap Christmas Presents in. I'm devastated that Singer, a household name for sewing, has sold out to make a dollar, instead of doing what is right. Shame on your Singer! Don't buy this product, or any other Singer unless you want an anchor for your fishing boat!",0 "singer sewing machine Purchased a Singer 7442 as a gift for my grandaughter. I used it for ten days while she was away on vacation with her parents. I altered a number of pairs of slacks, both dress and everyday slacks. Once I figured out how the machine worked, it performed very well with one exception. It couldn't handle the bulk seam on denim dungerees. The presser foot couldn't get high enough to handle the bulk. Other wise it performed very well. The auto needle threading and the needle reverse button were godsends. I was happy with the machine and my grand daughter was elated. I felt it was a very goon purchase.",3 "Very Satisfied This machine is very good for the money. I have had no problems with it whatsoever. Very easy to use right out of the box, everything works as it should.",4 "So Far, I LOVE IT I have a Singer that I bought in the late sixties. But I wanted to get one with more features than Zig Zag!!! This Sewing Machine was easy to thread and runs so smooth, not to loud and the stitches are great. The price was also great for all that it does. Now I can sew up some really cute little clothes for my two new Grand-Daughters and new Great-Grand-Daughter all under 6 mos. old. This Machine will make it all fun.",4 "Good Deal I haven't used alot of the features yet but this seems to be a pretty good machine for the price. I really like the drop in bobbin. I was glad to see it has an automatic needle threader but I'm having trouble getting that to work.",3 "I I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +",4 "Nothing but trouble This machine has been nothing but a headache from the day it came out of the box. Defective out of the box and has had chronic issues with the tension set up. It isn't capable of sewing an entire project without ending up in the repair shop. Singer refused to stand behind their product.",0 "It sews... I guess I have one of these machines. It works for the most part... It doesn't like sewing through more than 3 layers of almost any fabric and makes a loud knocking sound when it is being taxed. I expect this machine will not last long.It has an incredibly terrible reverse function. Its a button located to the upper right of the needle. It is annoying because it always sews one stich forward and then starts going backwards instead of just sewing backwards. Also the computerized-ness of it is annoying if you are sewing backwards and stop and then decide you want to sew backwards a little further it will not let you. Pressing the button will do nothing until you sew forward again.If I was buying another machine I would either buy a nice vintage machine or at least another brand (juki most likely), possibly with metal gears and no computer inside.",2 "Terrible threader I bought this for the self-threading feature, don't bother. I got it to work once and didn't even know it. I'd been trying a long time, gave up and went to bed. In the a.m. got up to try some more, asked my husband to have a look. He said it was threaded. Used it till I needed to thread again, still can't get it threaded with feature. The light is worthless and I can't seem to find a position for my own light that helps to see what you're working on. It's a big dissapointment.",1 "Works great for me.... I have read several reviews stating that this machine is sub-par and that there are serious issues with it....personally I have found that it functions just fine. I have owned this machine for about 4 years and have used it on a regular basis. In the last year I have made probably 20 dresses, 2 quilts, a car seat cover, diaper bag, 8 valances, 2 curtains, etc... and it has rose to the occasion every time. I do agree that the pre-programmed stitches are just o.k. but other than that it is a great machine for the money. I have read several complaints about the needle threading being an issue but I personally just stick the thread in the hole and it all works out just fine. I try not to over complicate it. I know that there are probably much nicer machines out there but they come with much larger price tags. If you are looking for a starter machine I would recommend bypassing the other cheap ones and spend the extra $100 and purchase this one or one equivilant. It is my 3rd machine and it has been the only one that I haven't wanted to throw out of a second story window. So, if you don't have the $500 to spend on a super duper deluxe model machine this one will get the job done with little headache and great results.",3 "sewing machine Haven't used the machine much yet, but satisfied so far. I have limited sewing skills and ambitions and this machine meets my skill level without too many extra bells and whistles. It is as described in the product listing. The only improvement in the listing I could suggest is a more detailed description of the attachments included. I had to go the manufacturer's site for that and was still not entirely confident that all attachments would be there - they were.",3 "Singer Sewing Machine It works great and appears to be a quality sewing machine. It is easyto use and does everything I expect it to to do. I love it.",4 "Good when working, questionable reliablity I purchased this machine just over a year and a half ago for my wife. She's used it for small sewing tasks intermittently since then, but probably hasn't used the machine more than 20 hours in that time. It worked well and met her sewing needs for a while, but one day a couple months ago it started frequently jamming and the bobbin thread pickup started to become unreliable. We talked to a local repair shop about it and they said it would probably cost around $100 to diagnose and repair the problem. Singer has a warranty, but it only covers many parts for 1 year and it doesn't cover labor cost of repairs.So, unwillingly to spend almost half the cost of the machine on repair I set out to repair it myself and found the timing of the machine was way off. We couldn't figure out how this could have happened since the machine once worked, but adjusting the timing so the shuttle hook would once again arrive at the needle at the right time fixed the issues.I'm giving the machine a 3 because with the timing adjusted it's been working well again, but I'm concerned that the machine may break down again and require frequently repair (which is either time consuming or expensive depending on whether you are willing and able to do the work yourself).",2 "Good embroidery with some bad features I bought this to replace a Brother machine that failed after 15 years. This machine's embroidery is superior to my old machine. More stitches and the stitches are rendered better. The action is smooth (but it's the noisiest machine I've ever had). I was pleasantly surprised with the construction of the machine, I was expecting cheap construction for such an inexpensive machine.There are a few bad features. The machine is not very responsive to the presser foot. I'm used to a machine stopping and starting directly with the presser foot. This machine goes a few stitches after the pressure is completely off the foot. And the needle always returns to the up position, so every time you need to turn a corner or do something where the needle must be down, you have to manually crank it a half stitch. The 'reverse' button is in a awkward place and there is a really annoying 'needle threader' that hangs directly to the right of the needle. This can't be removed or moved off to the side, so it just hangs in your way. It would have been a much better design to just include a cheap little threader in the storage box for the people who can't thread a needle by hand.",2 "Don't buy this machine I bought this machine in June '07. It sewed fine for about 3 mo. Then I started having trouble with the auto tension. I finally sent it in to try to get it repaired. I was told by the repair center, that the part is no longer available, and sent the machine back, un-repaired. Now I'm stuck with trying to return it for a 'aprtial refund'. This machine is not worth considering. I wouldn't take one for free!LGN, KS",0 "Very Good Model For Beginners As a beginning sewer, I've only had the machine three weeks but I've taken 3 classes at Joann's Crafts and have 4 more lined up. Although one can learn a lot by simply using the machine, it's amazing the tips you can learn from experienced instructors and sewers. TAKE CLASSES ~ anywhere ~ if new! Most problems I've had have been due to the most common errors beginners make: misthreading either bobbin or machine. For instance: when done sewing, my teacher taught me to pull threads straight back to cut, b/c if pulled to side the bobbin thread slips out of second groove and messes up next seams. I kept wondering why it worked on a few seams and then goobered up the bottom and had to be ripped out and rethreaded! Now I rarely have that problem.I love the automatic threading feature of the 7442 for those over-40 eyes but miss the Drop & Sew bobbin feature my grandmother had (""Drop In"" bobbin is NOT the same thing, very misleading). The new machine is much easier to thread than hers ~ which is good since you have to do it every time you wind a bobbin or change thread colors. (My inherited machine from grandmother was stuck on straight stitches only and used VERY infrequently for minor repairs too big to be done by hand)Although I originally had my heart set on an entry-level Brother embroidery machine, after talking with a number of experienced sewers and reading the three pages in that on-line manual referring to how to set and adjust tensions, I decided to get a beginner machine with automatic tension. I've not been disappointed there since the 7442 has gone from two to thru 10 (yes, ten) layers of denim without hesitating or growling.I am learning tote/purse making and quilting so am working with multiple layers of material, batting and fusible fleece. The foot lever only holds in the first position and does not go high enough for some of the topstitching I've wanted to do. When the foot lever has to be held up with right hand while trying to work thick materials under the needle with the left, it's very difficult for a right-hander.Thirty stitches should have been enough but I find I am doing a lot of decorative finishes and topstitching so in hindsight I should have looked into more stitches.So yes, it's a great entry level, beginner, basic or back-up machine but I may be one of those unfortunate enough to out-grow it quickly.",3 "Terrible Machine- stay away! I purchased this machine less then one year ago. It has been repaired three times since; twice for the take up lever disconnecting and falling into the casing. My hope was to use this machine to do machine quilting and I have had to resort to doing most of the work by hand. My next purchase will definitely NOT be a Singer. The repair costs have almost equalled the purchase cost. Not a good deal. This machine has inferior quality and workmanship. Made in China.I will be buying a new machine soon and it definitely won't be a Singer. Bernina here I come!Don's wife.....",0 "Smooth as Honey Wonderful machine! Beautiful stitches and so easy to use. My thirteen year old granddaughter loves using it.",4 "Sewing in the dark I USED to enjoy my Singer 7442 I got at Walmart a year ago, but ever since the LED light bulb went out, I've changed my mind. The machine light is SUPPOSED to last for 100,000 HOURS, however, mine didn't. I emailed the company only to get the reply that I needed to take the machine to a repair center and perhaps, the repair ""assembly repair/replacement"" (not just a plain light bulb), would be covered under the warranty. On the list I was emailed, I didn't see any close centers listed. All were miles and miles and hours and hours away from my home. Plus, I would need to show my original receipt. Let me get this straight. OK, so I have to drive miles and miles,several hours, spending oodles on gas, with perhaps the repair being covered? What if the machine needs to stay overnight? Should I reserve a nearby hotel room as well? Singer should be ashamed of this machine. I should be able to have the ""assembly"", mailed to me, and I could have the local repair guy fix my machine. No more Singers for me. Beware, unless you are able to sew in the dark...",0 "HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's been 30 years since I even touched a sewing machine. Within 48 hours of receiving this one, I've already completed 3 projects! The manual has easy-to-follow Quick Start guides. There is also a very helpful instructional dvd, which shows steps for set-up. The machine runs like a dream. I've already used 4 of the ""special"" stitches. The machine has a nice weight to it; comes with many accessories in a handy, hidden compartment; and, it is very quiet. This machine would be great for beginners or experienced sewers. I look forward to many good years of use.",4 "User friendly and versatile! Perfect choice for beginner or intermediate! This machine is very user friendly.I am a beginner and have been using this machine constantly since I got it 5 months ago. I have had no problems. It works well on all the light and medium weight fabrics I have tried (cotton to canvas to thick denim...and quite a few layers of each). I've even used it to do simple machine quilting.The automatic threader makes setup super quick.The manual is clear and helpful.It takes some time to figure out how to adjust the length of width of the stitches, but it does provide you with a lot of different options.For the money, I think this is a great machine!!!",4 "great product - don't buy from amazon This sewing machine is wonderful but don't buy it from Amazon. I tried twice, both times they tried to sub in lower quality Singer Sewing Machine 7422. That model retails regularly at Walmart for 179.99. Called Amazon customer service to see if there was anyway they could guarantee that if I ordered it again I would actually get the model request. All I got was the run around and rude treatment. Basically they said to check back o the site in a few weeks to see if the item was still posted and try again. I now have no faith in amazon, so I took my business elsewhere. I got a brand new machine, no shipping charge for 169.00 on Ebay - and it was delivered in 2 days! Way better treatment than Amazon",4 "Caron blue yarn I like how eAsy it makes the crochet hook work and how much smoother it is therefore faster work. The color is pretty.",4 "Great Yarn I was making a baby-blanket for my still unborn niece, and when I came across this thread I had to try it. It is really soft, and very durable, and being washer/dryer safe is such a plus when making things for small children. It's light weight but is still strong. I even was able to make myself a scarf with all of the yarn I had left over (I bought 5 spools). I would recommend this yarn to pretty much anyone for any project.",4 "soft yarn It was just the perfect color that I needed to finish the project that I have been working on. I used it for a skin tone color on stuffed figures.",4 "lovely product Haven't knitted with it yet but it is great value and a beautiful color for any knitted product. Looking forward to using it.",3 "Wonderfully soft yarn I love the softness of this yarn! The only thing I don't like is that it splits too easily while I'm working with it--my crochet hooks end up splitting the strand too easily, because it's not wound as tightly as some other yarns--but, it works up into a gorgeous crocheted sweater--it would make an extremely lovely afghan, too!",4 "yarn great color and so soft and easy to work with and arrived on time to make a Christmas gift thanks",4 "Yarn After years...years. I decided to start crocheting again. I ordered two different shades of blue which I love the color sand ordered some crochet hooks...now all I need is to find some time.",4 "My favorite yarn This yarn is incredibly soft and easy to work with. It makes beautiful scarves and afghans. It is the only one I choose now.",4 "I've seen much better The two skeins of yarn didn't match, and there were knots and unevenness such as loopsin the skein I used.",1 "Caron Simply Soft Yarn I have a problem sometimes getting enough yarn of the same color to complete an afghan and so I was very happy to find a supplier from which I could do so. Thank you for your help.",3 "Use with caution Use with caution, March 19, 2008I bought several skeins of this yarn for a project just because I liked the colors, and I was tired of using Red Heart super saver. I used the Caron for my first knitted project; a scarf. The yarns are soft and there are some beautiful colors available, but, the plys of the strand split very easily. What I mean is when you are working, it is easy to put the needle right through the strand, and if you aren't paying close attention (i.e working while looking at tv), you could easily knit both halves of the same strand and add another stich on that row. The same is true for croheting. There seems to be ample yardage on the skeins; one is enough to do an adult sized scarf with a little left over.",2 "Best Yarn Made I rarely use any other yarn because I not only find this smooth and easy to work with, but it stands up over time. Multiple years of washings even for children's afghans do not cause the yarn to nap or lose it's shape. Stays soft and holds it's color for years!",4 "Caron simply soft yarn I absolutely love this yarn. This is the second afghan I have made with this yarn. It works up very easily and is everything it says it is. I will be buying a lot more of this for other projects.",4 "Soft and Cuddly The yarn is soft and easy to work with. The color was exactly as depicted--perfect for my project. Would definitely recommend.",4 "love love love I love this yarn its a beautiful color, very soft, and we made a blanket for my daughter and its so cuddly",4 "Great product, Great timing! I've always loved working with Caron yarn, but I couldn't find any where I live. Ordering from Amazon is always a pleasure, my package was delivered days before I expected it.",4 "Dye change from previous years It's been a while since I've bought the simply soft yarn, and while it's still nice and soft the dye intensity has changed. When compared with old work this black is a bit dull, more like charcoal. It's pricy, too. It wasn't *that* long ago I could get a skein for $3-4. I don't think I'll be buying again, but I was glad at least to get the yarn I did to finish a project.",2 "Caron Simply Soft I just made an ear warmer and am working on mittens to match. This yarn is so soft and has a luxurious feel and look to it. Love it!",4 "Love it I really do like this yarn and have been using it for many many years. I will buy more of it some day but would prefer to find it a bit cheaper if possible and in a variety of colors. But thank you for the response in getting it sent out right away as I was in the middle of a project and needed the extra yarn to complete.",4 "Good Yarn, Beware of smaller size I love this yarn. I use it all the time. It's very soft and nice to work with. I received 5-ounce skeins, not 6-ounce. I'm sure it's just a cost saving action on the manufacturer's part. Amazon probably didn't know they changed from 6-ounces to 5-ounces. Still my favorite yarn though.",3 "Great Stuff ! I was delighted to find this Chartpak tape in the very narrow width and in the color I needed. It's new and works perfectly for my needs and was delivered quickly. Thanks so much for being a great Amazon Marketplace seller!",4 "Are you kidding me! So COOL! We ordered this bed for my son's 2nd birthday. He LOVES it! Not only does the bed look great, it was easy to assemble... did it myself in about 45 min. My son sleeps and plays around this bed all day. He uses it as a fire truck, garbage truck, police car, the list goes on! Love it, love it, love it! Buy it! You won't be disappointed!",4 "We love it! Our little fireman in training is 2 and he loves fire trucks! He loves his new bed! It is much stronger than I thought it would be. I sit on the side of it with him to tuck him in. He likes to walk on his own to get in bed. We also bought the matching night stand and step stool. At first I was worried about his fingers getting pinched but they are perfect. He sits his drink on his night stand and it got water on the surface. The water wiped off without leaving a mark. Great quality, durable, and fun for my little guy. I feel good about him sleeping in this bed. I highly recommend it!",4 "Love it, and so does my kid! Got this cot two days ago. Shipping took only one week and it arrived in perfect condition. Yes, assembly requires a bit of time, but all instructions are very clear and easy to follow. didn't have a single problem during assembly: my husband finished it in about 30 minutes and all parts fit perfectly. It looks very well made, bright and fun! Our two-year-old loves it. He spends all the time playing in it and slept real well in it for two nights already. Would definitely recommend to anyone.",4 "Fire Truck Bed This little bed is perfect. It got our 22 month old out of our bed and into his own. He loves it, it's the perfect size, easy to put together, and all wood- very nice. Everyone compliments and asks where we bought it when they see it, very unique. After much online browsing and price comparing, I am sooo glad I chose this one.",4 "Super Cute Bed!!!! Better than I Imagined!!!! This bed is so super cute. I was afraid that it would be cheap and flimsy but it isn't. My 1.5 year-old son loves it and his 6 year-old sister goes into his room just to play on it. You have to get the little hydrant night stand too. We also got the toy organizer. They are just the most adorable set. I would highly recommend this set to anybody with a little boy that loves cars.",4 "Perfect for the growing boy. This was a Christmas gift for my 17 month old boy who had well out grown the crib. He loves it. Perfect size for his age and he likes to play on it as well. Delivery was quick. Great for any child who's out grown the crib.",4 "Great bed! My son loves this bed! I transitioned him at about 2 yrs. old. I lucked out. He never got up from it and rarely fell out. It didn't even wake him up when he did. I just put him back. It wasn't hard to set up at all. My husband had no trouble. We were a little worried after other reviews, but it was fine. I highly recommend it!",4 "Toddler bed Overall, a good buy for my almost 2 year old. It took about a hour to install. instructions was easy to follow. My son likes to sleep in his bed. good quality parts..",3 "Very Cute This is a very cute bed. The shipment was fast. Nice starter bed for a boy.",3 "Love it! With the second baby coming in a couple of months, we wanted to get our 21 month old son something fun to sleep on. As soon as he saw the box, he was excited. He begged us to open it right away and we had to put it together that night. The assembly wasn't too hard. He has been sleeping very well on this bed for a month now. He doesn't miss his crib at all! We actually bought this bed from Toysrus website - it is cheaper at $ 89.99 and was delivered within two weeks.",4 "Stinky Truck Bought a KidKraft Fire Truck bed almost a year ago for Sam, with intentions to wean him out of our bed. Stories of success (or otherwise) aside, for all you who might consider this or a similar product - ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SENSITIVE SENSE OF SMELL - beware! This bed smells awful! Though KidKraft lists the materials as ""Wood and MDF and Rubberwood"", there's something that smells of old pee (to my nose) that issues from one of those materials. After about two weeks of having the bed in his room, Sam's room began to smell really bad. Sam slept on the bed maybe half a dozen times - and never wet the bed. I wondered if one of our cats had peed on it, though it was not a cat-pee smell. I stripped the bed and looked for stains, spots, anything. There was nothing to see. Regardless, I bleached the hell out of the bedclothes, mattress and wiped down the entire bed with bleach. After a few days, the smell of bleach subsided and the other smell was back. Though the smell seemed to be coming from the bed itself, I tossed the room looking for dead mice, funky mould, old, dirty underpants, anything that might be fouling the room. Didn't find a thing. So I bleached the mattress and the bed and laid them in the bright Winnipeg sun for a day, turning them like meat on a grill. Still, a week later, the room smelled awful again. I moved the bed to the basement (fully finished) and the mattress to the back porch (fully finished) and waited. After about two weeks, the smell was obvious in that corner of the basement. I tried tea tree oli and Simple Green, Windex and more bleach trying to kill smell and finally decided it was the damn ""Wood and MDF and Rubberwood"" off gassing nastiness into my living space. So I gave the bed away to someone who hopefully has a less sensitive nose. Good riddance.",0 "SORRY IT WAS IN STOCK IT WAS SHIPPED FAST, ALL PIECES WERE IN BOX, HOWEVER, SCREW HOLES WERE NOT DRILLED OUT RIGHT..TOO DEEP FOR THE NUMBERED SCREW. CALLED THE HELP LINE BECAUSE THE DIRECTIONS SUCK & THE HELP LINE ONLY SENDS MISSING PIECES..NO HELP THERE. WE WILL HAVE TO CUSTOMIZE THIS KIDCRAP...& HOPE IT DOESN'T FALL APART.GOOD LUCK IF YOU ORDERED THIS BED,EMMA",0 "So easy to assemble This bed is great, my son absolutely loves it. I was amazed at how easy it was to assemble, each piece was labelled ans the screws came laid out and labelled, rather than a bag that you have to work out for yourself.It's really sturdy and great quality.",4 "Awesome Fire Truck Toddler bed Love this! Our 2 1/2 year old son was so excited to move out of his crib and into this awesome fire truck bed. I don't know if it'll actually last til he is 6 years old, so my only regret is that we didn't buy it sooner. He did slide off the bed a couple times and ended up on the floor, so I used his crib bumper and put it all the way around the bed to hold him in. Although my husband was disappointed that it wasn't a twin size bed, it was kind of nice that it fit in exactly the same spot as the crib. It's definitely a very cool bed.",4 "Amazing! This bed is great. It was super easy to put together and I love it. As does my best friends son, whom it was for. This is a great brand and I would definitely buy from them again.",4 "Kids toddler bed Love this bed very sturdy not that cheap wood. I love the extra space for toys at the footboard. Very cute",4 "my boy loves this! it seemed little late to buy toddler bed for 3 yr old boy but I thought I should buy one for him before it's too late so that he can have a good sleep and enjoy it at the same time. this is well made and affordable, easy to assemble.it was little too tight to put toddler sized mattress.",3 "great This bed is being used by our second child now & still in great condition & very cute. Love it & highly recomed.",4 "Second time purchase This is a second time i have bought this bed. first time was years ago this is for my new toddler, the bed is abveosly ply wood but does its job. kids love that car truck feel in a bed thats the reason i bought it for the second time easy assembly",3 "The best !!! I absolutely love the bed my son loves it too it was the best decision that I made is such great quality the wood is a great quality and I love",4 "Great compact toddler bed This bed is very cute and easy to assemble. It is also a great choice if you have a small space! We have 3 boys and a small house. Needless to say, it's necessary for all 3 to share a room. This bed worked perfect because it easily fit into the room without making it feel cramped. The only thing to consider is that it is only designed to hold weights up to approximately 50 lbs. You can't sit on it with your child to read but it is low enough to the ground that you can sit right next to it and still share a story. All in all, a good buy for the money.",3 "Good toddler bed.. one glaring flaw The overall bed is good.. easy to assemble (even with the two year old 'helping').. the look of the bed is nice and the design is good. I think this is better then that bulky Step2 fire truck bed.. its more practial and more like a bed and less like a toy.The one fatal flaw I believe is the crappy shelf in the front. It is a very thin piece of wood that is held in there by slats on adjacent boards... however this is a TODDLER BED and of course our son has a tendancy to climb on the front part of the bed (truck)... and often steps in and on the shelf part.. a few times now the shelf given way on one of the long sides.. cracking the board. Not sure why they didn't use the same thickness of boards as the other parts of the bed.. that would have been much better and safer.Its a toddler bed.. the kid is bound to be all over it... so what is up with the cheap, thin shelf.Otherwise it really is a great bed.",3 "Best Purchase Yet My two year old LOVES this bed! With another baby on the way, we needed to get him out of his crib and into a big boy bed - this was the perfect solution! It is well made, and although it comes in in a lot of pieces, was rather easy to assemble (each piece is numbered).We are very happy with this product and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!",4 "Boys love their beds! purchased 2 of these for my 2. yr old twin boys.They LOVE them and often choose to play in their beds when it is not even time to sleep/nap.Easy enough to assemble for one person. I had 2 of the bottom pieces that were not cut correctly and when I called the company a real person answered the phone right away and they sent out replacement parts quickly and without any hesitation (bed was still perfectly usable without these parts).They are very low to the ground, which my guys love as it allows them to sit on the edge and have their feet touch the ground.",3 "Disregard the reviews from 2005, Shipping is quick The quality of this bed is pretty good. It was easy to set up taking about 3 hours by myself. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and it does look much better in real life than the pictures. The only quibble I had was with the screws that are supposed to be painted to match the red or grey areas. The paint was chipped off on arrival. It looked ok, so I went ahead and put them on. They chipped more as I used the allen wrench. Either way it wasn't too bad, so I left it alone. I figure I can cover it up on my own. I received the bed in 4 days after ordering on a Sunday.Highly recommended, four starts for the painted screws.",3 "Our son loves it! We have owned this bed for almost a year now. We moved our son from his crib to this bed when he started climbing out of the crib, a few months shy of 2 years old. It arrived quickly and mostly intact. One piece arrived broken, the red crossbar at the front, but we called KidKraft and they shipped a replacement piece which arrived in a couple of days. I was able to assemble the bed by myself fairly quickly, the instructions were easy to follow. The construction of the bed is pretty solid. I was a little concerned by the fact that the each side of the bed is made up of two sections joined together, end to end. I was worried that these might loosen over time and become a bit wobbly. After almost a year of use and moving the bed between rooms, I can say that the bed is still rock solid.Most importantly, though, our son absolutely loves this bed! Whenever friends come over to the house for the first time, he still wants to show them his bedroom. He also has the KidKraft firehouse bookcase in his room and these two pieces of furniture look great in his room.Solid bed, prompt and friendly customer service, lots of fun for a two year old! What more could we ask for?",4 "Great Bed! I had absolutely no trouble purchasing this bed. I bought it on a Tuesday and it was delivered on a Friday. Great bed, my son loves it! I didn't realize quite how low to the ground the bed would be - but it is for a little person, so no worries! It is actually even cuter in person than in the picture. I am overall very happy with the purchase.",4 "POOR MARKETING TIMELINE by KIDKRAFT! Good luck getting this bed! I ordered it 5 months ago (with availability being 2-4 weeks. Each month I was told it will available ""next month."" I finally cancelled my order and purchased the Little Tykes one before my frustrated 3 yr. old outgrows a toddler bed.Kidkraft needs to focus more on actually manufacturing their products and less on marketing for orders they are unable to fulfill.",0 "Good toddler Cot Overall this toddler cot is good. My son's (3 yr old) transition from Crib to Toddler cot was easier than we thought with this Fire Truck designed cot, which is one of his favorite themes. Initially we had trouble making him lie on the correct side. He prefered to sleep with his head on the front side of the truck, but the guard rails are on the back side of the truck. It took couple of days to convince him to sleep in the correct direction/orientation. After that it was perfect. He uses the toy storage area for some of his favorite toys.It did take a while to put it together (about 3-4 hours with some distractions in between). One issue I would say with this cot is, in the middle of the truck, on the inside, the screw projects out so much, the mattress was not an easy fit. It is a very tight fit in the middle section I described above. I even worry, the side wall of the mattress could tear because of this. And we use the regular sized mattress.",3 "Wooden Fire Truck Toddler Bed! I really like this bed, so did my husband (one hour or less ""put together"" time) and my 2 1/2 yr old son sleeps like a big boy! Happy that it still took the crib mattress that we never used until now because my son preferred his play pen. Storage at the end of bed is a great idea, it personalizes the bed...Bed doesn't have any bells and whistles but it's a bed and that's what we wanted. A Great, SAFE bed!",3 "BUYER BEWARE! The bed looks very nice.. [...] when you have a toddler who is starting to climb out of their crib..This probably won't make it in the reviews but I'm writing it anyway.",0 "Perfect for toddlers who love fire trucks We got this bed for my son when he turned two. He fell in love with it instantly and went from a crib to this bed without any issues. I think he too excited to sleep the first night, but then he got back on schedule. It is low to the ground, so even if he rolled out it would not be an issue. The shelf is not on the outside of the fire truck anymore. It is right next to the mattress and recessed, perfect for holding his water cup and some stuffed animals. The bed was easy to put together and all the screw holes were in the right places. This bed fit the crib mattress that was in our son's crib, so we didn't have to buy a new mattress. I highly recommend this bed for any toddler that loves fire trucks. It is sturdy and well built and will last you a long time, or until it's time for a real big boy bed.",4 "Cute bed - not the best manufactured Cute bed, my 2yr was saying, ""dada, i'm going to LOVE this bed..."" While he's still not sleeping in it because he prefers his crib, he does seem to adore it.The bed wasn't too bad to assemble - however, some of the parts were not manufactured correctly. For instance, the backside rail was not screwed into the wood and the holes were slightly too big for the screws. A little glue, clamps, and time solved that issue. The other issue I ran into is one of the threaded bolts was installed by the manufacture backwards. This was for the platform that the mattress goes on. I ended up screwing the bolt in from under the bed and then squirting a bunch of super glue into the hole where the bolt was showing (just barely).Purchased online from Amazon, but not from the Amazon store, rather direct from manufacturer.",2 "Love it! Our 2 year old son LOVES this bed. He was so happy to help put it together and sleep in it.Perfect size for a toddler.",4 "Nice Toddler bed but exhausting to put together The bed is adorable once your finished. The instructions are not detailed at all! They are literally just pictures and the front piece with the window and top light are four different pieces that only join together by screwing in the side pieces. So I had to hold all four pieces on top of each other or I should say balance all four, and by the time I was screwing in the last screw the holes didn't line up and the pin ended up breaking because of the pressure between the wooden slabs. I am not so strong to have broken this myself. I am very handy when it comes to tools and installing products. This bed just has a poor design. My son loves the bed and that's all that matters now.",2 "Great bed My son did NOT want to leave his crib. We needed the crib for his younger brother so we purchased this fire truck bed for him. He is 2 years old and from day 1 with this bed we did not get one complaint from him. He happily started sleeping in it. Great quality but hard to put together.",4 "So Happy with this purchase Packages were in tip top shape and arrived several days before the estimated arrival date.I had previously ordered these same items from Walmart only to receive shredded, torn and dented boxes and horrible customer service when I tried to get new items ordered, so I returned it all to Walmart got my money back and repurchased it from Amazon. It was less expensive and Amazon delivered it to my door. Hooray for Amazon and UPS. I have not yet opened it but will be in a few days and will leave more feedback then.Okay it has been a week or so since assembling the furniture, which my sons father said was super easy, and my sonLOVES his new bed I Love his new bedroom all together!! Great Buy would surely recommend!",4 "My son loves it!!!!! This is my son's first actual toddler bed, we had the crib that converted but it had been much abused so we replaced it with this one. He just loves it, he wants to go to bed so he can go play in his truck. Very durable, much more sturdy than the crib that converted. Great buy!!",4 "Item may be decent or not; seller does not deliver I ordered this item more than one month ago, and was told by the seller (Gateway Baby) on April 7 that they were out of stock but one would be shipped to me in early May. Early May came and went, and I received nothing, so I contacted the seller on May 10, only to be told that one would be shipped early next month (June) from the manufacturer, since they were still out of stock. I would very much like to receive this bed so that I can review that actual product, but I'm still waiting and am debating canceling my order and getting my money back. Not sure if the problem lies with KidKraft or with the distributor (Gateway) but I am extremely frustrated. My 2-year-old may outgrow this bed before we ever actually get it.",0 "fire engine bed Very disappointed, this item never got shipped to me, we waited close to 2 months to find out it wasn't coming.",0 "unreliable company I purchased this fire truck bed for my son when the company Lucky kid's had it for a low sales price. Me and my son both were very excited to get this bed, ordered bedding for it and have his room ready to put it in, only to find out that the company Lucky kid's canceled my order with no explanation, except to reorder the bed if I so desire. What kind of company does not honor a price they had listed whether it be a mistake or not. I would not recommend doing business with such an unreliable company. I am now left with bedding for my fire truck bed and no bed.",0 "Awesome Airbrush!!! This airbrush was WELL worth the thirty buck I spent on it! I had it figured out Within a couple hoursand painted some lightning with it (which turned out very well). One things for sure though, you have to make sure you mix your paint right.",4 "Very sturdy and well made Completes the look we were aiming for in son's fire themed room. He hangs his rescue dress up clothes on there. Very well crafted and worth the money paid! Easy to put together.",4 "Intense colors from a pencil finally My mom informed me that she was sending me some watercolor like pencils - but different as a gift. I thought ""okay, well I'll be using those as colored pencils then"" as I'd had watercolor pencils before and was never impressed by any of them. She assured me these pencils are impressive. Bright. Could be used on fabrics. Blah blah blah. It all went in one ear and out the other really. They arrived. I drew with them. Didn't really bother trying the water aspect until I got bored one day.WOAH. I should have listened to mom. We've all learned by now our moms are usually right, right? Yeah these colors are really intense - ok INKtense after you add water. In fact they're nice and all when you draw with them but really they're much better with water, which is a first for me with pencils meant to be used with water. The colors lighten and brighten so much after adding water that I almost couldn't believe they came from these pencils. Once dry you can layer new color on top of them, ink over them, etc. The original wash will stay pretty well set if truly dry.I've not experimented on fabrics yet beyond a quick test that I haven't yet washed, but they did work well and my mom assures me if handled properly they work well (a quick search will find you tips for setting them into the fabric though all you need is a fabric medium and an iron).I'd probably go with a larger set but starting small never hurt anyone. Personally I plan on buying more colors.",4 "amazing These inks are wonderful on fabric. I use them to enhance my digital prints of original photographs. They are not nearly as messy as using tubes or tablets. Amazon Verified Purchase.",4 "New Intense Pencils by Derwent I like these new pencils as the product claims they are permanent. They're like watercolor pencils only once make a wash with them the color doesn't smear. I found I had to wait a day before varnishing painting so they wouldn't smear, but look forward to testing these pencils again soon!",4 "Fantastic Art Tool! These pencils are amazing! They can be used as is, by dipping the pencil in water and painting with the pencil tip wet, by painting over dry pencil marks with water. When I paint watercolor landscapes, I outline the shapes with an orange-red Inktense pencil. Then I wet the line that I've drawn. When it dries it is waterproof and can be painted over without the color running into the shape you just put on your paper. The sets have great colors, too! I love them, and my 6-year-old great-granddaughter does, too!",4 "Im the art rebel The 'Art Rebel' that I am, I wanted to try something more exciting than regular colored pencils . I draw a lot of faces and combine different mediums. Like watercolor and a layer of pastels and add fine details with pencil. I was very happy to see that these Derwent pencils, which are really a form of ink, blended in so well with the watercolor I was doing and after it was dry stayed in place even when the paper was wet. I also found that I can take a wet brush, rub it against the pencil tip and get instant 'wash' to apply to my painting. I just love this product. Derwent is of superior quality and well worth the money. If you buy it here on Amazon its a lot cheaper than in the art store. While the Inktense have a deeper more intense color it can be lightned by adding the color with a brush OR just buy a set of Derwent Graphite pencils . They are much lighter and good for a lighter wash.",4 "Inktensity! I've bought tons of art supplies over the years, including other water-soluble pencils. As I'm sure you noticed from the description, Inktense are different in that, once wet, then dried, the color is permanent. You can use them as dry pencils and the pigment/binder is soft enough to get a nice deep shade of your color. When you add water, however, the color really pops. The perfect companion for these is a waterbrush. With the Inktense pencils, a waterbrush & a small drawing pad, you've got a portable mini ""studio"".I started with the 12-pencil set, in case I wasn't happy with them. I plan on buying a bigger set when these are gone (or maybe even before!) so I can have more colors. The 12-color set set I received includes the following colors:-Poppy Red-Deep Indigo-Bark-Apple Green-Deep Earth-Teal Green-Sun Yellow-Sea Blue-Leaf Green-Fuschia-Tangerine-Ink BlackI've seen, on other sites, sets of 12 with different colors, but this is what I received from this seller.I use them with a fine point Sharpie since the Sharpie ink is unaffected by water. I love using these and I think you will, too!",4 "love these!! I love these pencils!! They are very pigmented and are smoother than regular watercolor pencils. Amazon's price is better than all my local art stores too.",4 "Inktense is a good name and description Excellent pencils thru and thru. They lay down smoothly and have nice coverage...but adding water is where these pencils really shine. Very nice color intensity and soft blending. I use a Pentel Aquash Pen/brush for washing the colors and it works perfectly with these pencils. I also use Derwent's standard wc pencils, and the Inktense are definitely more bang for coverage and color. (Not that the standard ones are inferior by any means...just different pigment load and intensity.)I definitely recommend...",4 "Beautiful! I simply love the infusion of color these pencils provide with watercoloring.The set was reasonably priced and came in a timely fashion.",4 "Worth it Definitely happy with this set. They're bright, blend beautifully and really have a high quality. They take a little getting used to, but I thought they were worth the time and money to get such great quality.",4 "Excellent Excellent watercolour pencils. Enjoy using them. They are well made, last a long time and they are easy to use.",4 "Love the colors I love these pencils. The color is brilliant! And they are so easy to use, so much nicer than using watercolors, not messy and with so much more control. I love them so much that I am saving for their 72 pencil set. I also love the tin box as I can keep my pencils neat and tidy and colors organized. Great product and gets your creative juices flowing...... SO MUCH FUN!",4 "Derwent Watersoluble Ink Pencils The convenience of watersoluble ink in pencil form is wonderful. I have just started back into using my love of art and look forward to each project",4 "love I hesitated on this item and I am so glad I purchased. Acutally, I am a little upset that I didn't get a bigger set. The color blend is flawless.",4 "Wonderful product! These are a great addition to my tools for painting! They are Good for detail work and thee is a nice color selection.",4 "fast delivery, excellent price I have not had a chance to use these pencils other than to make gradation samples, but the sample colors are clear and bright. I am used to using Prismacolor, and these seem softer and less inclined to break. When my budget permits, I will try to get a set with more colors.",4 "They Work I have only used them one time just to see how they work. They work as advertised and I expect to have fun using them.",2 "Wonderful Quality You'll find cheaper ink pencils, but Derwent pencils will increase your skills so much, that you'll win an 'all expenses paid trip' to Madison, Wisconsin, the MIRACLE VOTER TURNOUT city, where the ""We Need Your Union Dues So We Can Stay In Power"" Party, achieved a whopping ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN PERCENT voter turnout!LOL LOLOLOLOLOL",4 "Great markers, terrible price As far as the markers go I give those five stars, wide color range, the double end allows one to draw 4 different lines & Prisma uses a low odor alcohol as solvent, so they don't have the harmful stink of old type markers. But I have to say the prices charged by all Amazon sellers for them are very high compared to other online art companies.",2 "Handy Travel Pack It's Prismas on the go. A convenient and easy to pack travel case with your standard issue 24 color set. Add some paper and you can make wonderful pieces of colorful artwork anywhere.",3 "Great Customer Service I bought the kidcraft table and chairs and it's a lovely set but I received a defective one. BabyAge called today and will take care of the return, etc. I also bought the 50's style fridge and stove and I love that. I appreciate great customer service. Thank you.",2 "table and chairs The table and chair set arrived in perfect condition and right on time. Thank you!",4 "broken chair within a few weeks This is a really nice table and chair set, but a chair's back broke off shortly after we received it. It looked like it would be repairable, but it has been determined now that it is a presswood product rather than real wood. It is possibly pressed cardboard. Just a little pressure and the back's material pulled off at the screw holes and it cannot be repaired. Unfortunately, due to pressing matters, I was unable to get the part repaired/replaced. Well, actually, the replacement period ended before the gift was even given to the child for her birthday! I'd love to hear from the manufactrer!",2 "Cutest Table EVER! I absolutely love this table and chairs. It's so cute! My husband was able to put it together rather quickly without any trouble. We were both impressed by the quality. My daughter was so excited to sit at the table like a big girl!",4 "Very Nice Durable and good looking. Colors are very cute for girls. Very happy with purchase. I put pads on the bottom of the tables and chairs to protect our wood floors.",4 "Great set for a 1 year old I wasn't sure a one year old could enjoy a table and chairs - it was the best item I have purchased as a Grandma - we spend most of our time there, reading and playing. The set is pretty and seems to be quite durable. Love it - and will spend many more hours using it as she grows older. Couldn't beat the value!",4 "so cute i got the is for my 2 year old daughter and she loves it its just the right size for her to get, play, and draw. it was ease to put togather, just took sometime with all the parts. but i love it, it cleans off vary easey. a vary good value for the price.",4 "Great Quality. Very cute set for our daughter who is almost two. Easy to put together, and the quality is great. Perfect for her to eat at and do activities like coloring and playing with Play-Doh. Would recommend to any parent.",4 "Perfect table for my grandchildren Needed to purchase a table and chair set for grandchildren. After reading the reviews on so many sets I decided on this one. My daughter put it together in about an hour.We did however use wood glue in all the holes where the screws went after reading a few reviews that the chairs may become loose after a few weeks. We have had the set over a month and its very sturdy not to mention it is used by a 2,3, and 5 year olds several times a day. Would recommend this product.",4 "Great Table and Chairs for a Toddler My mother in law bought this for my 2yr old for her birthday and she absolutely loves it! She sits at it in the morning and eats her breakfast. She also plays with her kitchen toys at this table. It is perfect!!",4 "Child's play table & chairs Very pleased with this purchase. Easy to assemble with tools provided. Strong enough to support adult weight.Purchased for 16 month old granddaughter. Loves it. We have tea parties, coloring projects, puzzles.",4 "Very girly set! My parents got this for my daughter for her birthday and she has really enjoyed it. She uses it daily. It did take me quite a bit of time to put together, but when she saw it on her birthday she loved it. Most of the hardware is the color of the chairs so it blends in! She colors there, eats there sometimes, read's there, works on puzzles there, plays with her doll house there almost everything there! The paint has started to chip on some of the chairs, but what do you expect when a 2 year old knocks the chairs over or hit's them into each other? She has gotten crayon all over the top of the table and I just take a little spray and it wipes off clean every time. If I had to do all over I would ask my parent's to get her this set again. Love KidKraft!",4 "Great chair and table set! I love this set! Bought it for my 2 year old daughter and she absolutely loves it! The colors are great, and its very nice, cheaper than other table and chairs I've looked at and quality seems to be the same. Shipping was fast. Would definitely order this again!",4 "Wonderful and Adorable table!!! My daughter was 20 months when she got this table. She used it tons then and she is 3 now and uses it all the time! The colors are so cute and she has been pretty rough with it. The chairs fall and hit the hardwood floors all the time. The only damage is a small crack on one chair, but nothing terrible. She sits all her dolls at the table for tea parties and also loves to eat her breakfast at the table. GREAT BUY!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!",4 "Holds up great. Took about 45 minutes to put together. Kids love it Heard a giant bang as the delivery guy threw this down on our front porch. Thought for sure I would open the box to find it smashed to pieces or cracked wood. But everything was fine. No damage at all. Took about 45 minutes to put everything together. Used the allan wrench provided and my own socket set. Looks like some other people used an electric drill and cracked the wood so I stayed away from the power tools for this project. Seems very sturdy. Kids love doing crafts, coloring, etc. My mother (grandma 5'3, 125lbs) even sits in the chairs with no problem.",4 "5 stars i bought this for my niece's first birthday. she absolutely love it. it does require assembly but it's something anyone can do. the chair colors i got were pastel yellow, blue, green and pink.",4 "Just what we were looking for. We purchased this set as a gift for our 18 month granddaughter. The chairs are strong enough so our son can sit with his daughter for a tea party and she is thrilled. I love the colors and more importantly, our granddaughter loves it and it is sturdy enough I'm not in fear we gave her something that will topple if she decides to stand on it.Great set at a great price. I couldn't give this anything less than 5 stars.",4 "Great Gift for the Price I think this was a great product for the price. The table and chairs are very sturdy and in constant use every day. There has been no paint chipping and the chairs move nicely along a hard wood floor. I would recommend thisproduct highly.",4 "Highly recommended! We bought this table and chair set for our almost two year old grand daughter. My husband put it together before giving it to her on Christmas Day. It is very sturdy, and she loves it. She can grow with it for many years to come. I bought this particular set because my middle daughter had purchased a set for her boys at about that age, but it was the brown table and primary color chairs. It cleaned well, and when she sold it five years later, it was still in great condition. I knew that I was buying a good product!",4 "Very sturdy & well built!!! This is very sturdy & well built. Easy to put together. I would recommend this to any one with children. Perfect height for 2 year old. Can be used for multi-purposes.",4 "Cute but not quality. We had this for about a year when all of the chairs started to fall apart. I've had to tighten the hardware on the table several times.",0 "Perfect for young children! My two year old granddaughter uses the set all the time for many activities. She loves it and it is such an attractive set!",4 "Just Perfect I purchased this set for my 2 year old daughter. She and I both love it.Amazon offered the best price online at the time I was looking to make my purchase. Amazon also had it in stock when many other sites (Target and Walmart) did not. The free shipping was an added bonus!The set was very easy to assemble. My husband put it together in about 45 minutes.In my opinion, the set is very durable. Any small marks that get on the set during playtime can easily be removed with a Magic Eraser. I was concerned with the table being white that it would get dirty or damaged easily, but that has not been a problem thus far.This set matches the colors of the KidKraft Pastel Large Kitchen PERFECTLY. It was a nice addition to the playroom. I highly recommend this set.",4 "perfect I took forever to decide which table and chairs for my 4 grandchildren [4 yrs -14 months].Finally decided on this one and am very happy. Arrived in just a few days, was easy to assemble, is safe for the children, easy to clean and looks adorable. Could not be happier with this decision !",4 "Stop looking and buy this! Perfect table for toddlers. Its so beautiful. Kinda offwhite, but looks nice and everything comes off with a magic eraser and doesnt fade the paint. I looked around forever and this is the best quality. KidKraft is such a good deal for the money.We use it to do crafts and play with toys. very resistant!",4 "Granddaughter loves it!!! We bought this table and chairs for our 1 year old granddaughter. This is the perfect height for her. It is very strudy and it took my husband minimal amount of time to put together. He said it went together rather easily, everything was color coded right down to the screws.",4 "grandaughter loves it My two year old grandaughter loves it. It is a great height for her and easy for her to sit in the chairs. She puts her stuffed bear in one chair and feeds him his pretend dinner. It was easy to put together. THe colors are great.",4 "Our daughter love her new table set We have had the table for about a month now. It was easy to set up, they have a new screw that made the process simple to complete. I'm 210 pounds and a few times I have set on one of the chairs with my daughter (22 months) and it holds up really well, although I don't recommend adults using the chairs. The table is also the right height for my daughter and for us to set on the floor and use the table comfortably. My wife loves the colors as well.",4 "Cute, but looks shabby fast We have had this set for almost two years, it looks cute, and super cute out of the box, but as everyone has said, the paint chips horribly. I have had to tighten the screws a couple times because the chairs start to wobble. I wish they would have shipped some touch up paint with all of it, because I know I'm not the only one with this problem. However, with all that being said, my daughter LOVES this table and chairs, she still plays with it almost daily. We have gone through over 3 tea sets because of the constant use of this.",2 "My 2 year old granddaughter loves her table and chairs! I bought this for my 2 yr old granddaughter for her birthday. Every little girl needs a table and chair set. She loves it! It was easy to put together and is very sturdy. She loves to sit and eat, color and play at her table, she thinks she is a growup. I would certainly recommend this product to anyone looking for a great product, good price and fun for kids.",4 "Seems like a great purchase so far Directions for assembly were clear. Assembly was straightforward and didn't take more than 90 minutes at most.Table and chairs all seem sturdy so far.Looks great!",4 "Soft Particle Board Made of a mix of real wood and particle board. The seat back, which is made of particle board, began to deform as soon as the fasteners are tightened, and it appears that several continue to dig into the soft material. Unfortunately too cheap for its own good, and I suspect it will not hold up. The thing looks great when put togther and our daughter could not care less about the manufacturing, so we are not entirely dissatisfied.",2 "Great set! OK, so I've only had it for a month, but I think its great! My 17-month-old can sit on the chairs (and loves to) but her feet don't touch the ground. This IS a great set for her, as she was hungering to sit like a ""grown up""; she just loves exploring a chair that is sized for her. I think it will be even better for her when she's two and has a longer attention span to sit for a while and color and play with blocks. I had a 4-year-old over recently and she fits just fine, so I think this set will be useful until five or so.It went together easily: about half and hour and the tool is provided with the set. Seems sturdy: solid wood and no creaking when we sit in it (180 pound husband). Seems high quality: no paint chipping and washable crayon wipe right off.So far I would recommend this set: looks beautiful and really would fit it a mixed-gender playspace as it has a green and blue chair.Very happy with this purchase!UPDATE: Jan 2013. Still have set, still as attractive and useful as ever, for my now 3 and 1/2 year old and my new 17-month old! Had a 280-pound uncle sit on chairs (eeek!) but held up no problem. Still clean, colors have held up well. I think this will be around for a long time... still very happy!",4 "Good Quality and Value I bought this set for my 2 year old and it has turned out to be good quality. I gave it five stars because it is the perfect size for my toddler; it was easy to put together, it took about 45 minutes to an hour; the colors are attractive; and it has held up so far.",4 "Beautiful Set I just bought this item and it is absolutely beautiful. My 2 year old loves it. It works for both, boys and girls.It seems very durable. Even an adult can sit on it. The set is easy to clean. It was pretty easy to put together.",4 "Great set for the value Great table and chair set. My 3 yr old loves it. Pretty easy to put together too. The price is very reasonable.",4 "Great product Very easy to put together. My 4 year old loves it. Just got it together, so I can't say how durable it is. Seems sturdy. Very happy with the purchase so far.",4 "Beautiful but has quality control problems. The table & chairs are beautiful. This product design deserves a 5 star score. Kidkraft makes incredible products for children. However, their quality control department needs an upgrade. Thus, I'll give it 3.5 stars (though Amazon doesn't allow .5 stars so I left it at 3 since 4 would be too much). I was simply astonished by the cracks, holes & bad paint jobs on parts of the furniture. Granted, some of you may not care since ""the kids will bang it up eventually anyway."" To be fair, it wasn't absolutely terrible but anyone who takes a close look will see the imperfections. From the 4 chairs & 1 table, I found about 8 chips/holes, 5 cracked areas, 3 indentations & red pen marks on the blue chair. The blue chair was wobbly because one leg was shorter than the other three, and part of the blue chair's support beam (Part 7) had not been painted and remained white (seriously?!). I mean, how hard would it be to have someone just examine all the pieces before they're boxed up? Additionally, the little stickers that have the part numbers on them are annoyingly difficult to get off. I also own the kitchen set from KidKraft and I didn't have that problem. Apparently they used cheaper stickers for this set. Please don't be cheap on the sticker quality because it is so troublesome to take them off. I had to use a wet rag to get the rest off. It took a long time. On the other hand, customer service was willing to send me all the parts that needed to be replaced which was nice. I'll have to wait and see if the new parts have these problems as well. And it kinds sucks that I have to disassemble the chairs to replace the new parts. I just think Kidkraft should invest in a new quality control manager since they are incurring costs by having to send out so many new parts (raw material, labor, shipping cost, etc). Money would be better spent on improving quality control than on that. Plus they won't have disappointed customers like myself writing these sorts of reviews. I hope someone from Kidkraft reads this & sees it as constructive criticism. I want them to continue making beautiful things for my child and future children! So let me end by saying that the set itself is gorgeous and deservedly gets lots of compliments on playdates from other mommies. But Kidkraft, please improve your quality control!! Thank you :-)",2 "Love This Set!!! I wanted a sturdy but cute and functional table and chair set for my little girl. After reading many reviews on many different sets I ordered this one. My husband and I put it together Christmas Eve 2011 and it was very quick and easy to do. Our little girl ran to it first on Christmas morning and loves sitting at it to color and have tea parties pretty much every day! She is about to be 2 and can easily get on and off the chairs by herself and move them around! Best Christmas present yet!",4 "Adorable table that my daughter Loves! This table is perfect for our 18 mo old daughter. She loves it and at meal times, automatically goes to sit at one of the chairs! It is a great addition to help with changing the routine of eating in her highchair. She loves to sit her dolls in the other chairs and plays with her toys. My husband and I are so glad that we purchased her this set because she enjoys it so much! My husband put everything together in under 2 hrs and said that the table was more difficult than the chairs b/c he was alone and could have used a second hand to hold the legs in place. Other that that we have had it for about a month and are loving it so far! We would highly recommend it and will definitely use Amazon again!",4 "Great product We love this table. It's a perfect height for toddlers and our girls love it. They can sit comfortable and color and play with toys.",3 "THE IS A GREAT TABLE AND CHAIR SET!!! SO CUTE!! THIS WAS THE PERFECT GIFT TO MY SISTER FOR HER TWO KIDS, SO THEY COULD STAY BUSY WHILE NEAR BY WHILE SHE WORKS AWAY. SHE LOVES IT AND THE KIDS DO TOO! IT WELL MADE AND SUPER CUTE. I LOOKED EVERYWHERE FOR A SET LIKE THIS IN STORES AND LOW AND BEHOLD IT WAS RIGHT ONLINE AND SET TO ME SUPER FAST. IT CAME WITH EVERYTHING, WE PUT IT TOGETHER (IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME, BUT IS SO DO-ABLE). FANTASTIC QUAILITY. TWO THUMBS UP!",4 "Love this table! Love this table and chair set, was VERY easy to put together, i did it myself and i am not very good at putting things together, that is usually my husbands job,lol. my daughter loves it, very cute. so far quality is great, esp. for the price, i have never had a problem with Kidkraft items though, we have several things from them. i looked and researched forever before i decided on this set.",4 "Great price for the Quality We purchased this table for our two-year old daughter and we love it. My daughter loves sitting to the table and feeding herself and coloring, etc. It will scratch easily so you do have to keep it clean an wipe it down (I put plastic over the top and that should help ensure it lasts a bit longer). Overall- great purchase for the price.",3 "MY DAUGHTER LOVES THIS! My 20 month old daughter LOVES this set! She uses it to color her books, play with her toys, and put puzzles together. This set is beautiful and matches everything! I would DEFINITELY recommend this to everyone! We bought the matching bench for it too!",4 "Great Set! This table and chair set is just what we were looking for -for our little girl's play room. It is made of great quality wood and was very easy to assemble. The pastel colors are very classy looking and much more affordable than alot of other high-end store sets. We are more than satisfied with the product so far. We, as adults, even sit on the chairs with no issues to have a tea party with our daughter! Love it!",4 "Table and Chairs for child's play room When received, one chair side was cracked. We ordered a replacement, and due to change in style, received an entire chair. The only difference is that the back/sides of the replacement chair are approx 2 inches smaller than the other 3 chairs. Easy to assemble. Company was easy to work with to get replacement.",3 "Fit for a little princess We purchased this table & chair set for our 2 1/2 yr. old granddaughter for Christmas (& a tea set to go with it). Our little princess loved it. The response we got when she came into the room and saw it for the first time was priceless.I can't say enough good things about it. It is sturdy, attractive and a very good quality product. We know she will enjoy it for years to come...",4 "Tea Time We are very pleased with this table and chair set. The set is beautiful and well constructed. It was the hit on Christmas with everyone that saw it, young and old. Now I have to buy another set for my son's children.",4 "Big Hit! This was a Christmas gift for our daughter. Once my husband got the first chair assembled, the others went very quickly. The table and chairs are adorable, colors bright and my daughter loves them.",4 "Cute table! We have had this for 2 years and my son (now 3) still loves it. It is super cute and looks nice in the playroom, dining room, or the living room, depending on what we need it for. I agree that the paint does chip a little off of the colored chairs -- but ours has been very minimal and actually expected, since it's a kid's item that gets daily wear and is 2 years old. I think it has held up extremely well and has many years left. Chairs are sturdy and don't tip over easily (a problem with many plastic sets).Also VERY easy to clean. I use a magic eraser and it gets EVERYTHING off of it -- no crayon, marker, paint stains. We love this and would purchase it again in a heartbeat.",3 "Very sturdy Another gift for the grandkids, this one is very nice. I decided to pick a wooden table hoping that it would hold up for years. I think that it will, it is made very well.",4 "Meets expectations Arrived early. The table and chairs took about an hour to assemble, but instructions were clear and simple. Looks great and my 16 month old loves having things her size!",4 "Great Quality, Clear Instructions I was highly impressed by the total experience with this KidKraft product. The packaging was well protected and very organized. I also felt that the tools and supplies were very well marked which made assembly that much more smooth. Since I was putting this together the night before Christmas I appreciated the fact that everything went together as planned and the predrilled holes were clean and the paint was not chipped, damaged, or flaking like so many other children's sets that I have put together. I would highly recommend this company and this product specifically. My kids loved it, and I really appreciated the quality and construction of the table and chairs.",4 "Tea Party Time!!! My 2 1/2 year old grand daughter loves having tea parties with this set. It was very easy to assemble and, so far, seems very sturdy.",4 "Kidkraft Nantucket Table & Chairs My daughter got this set for Christmas along with a Kidkraft kitchen. Both are extremely durable; assembly was fairly easy as the instructions were pretty straight forward. My daughter (almost 2) LOVES the set and it looks beautiful in her room",4 "loved this table This table is perfect size for my three year old. I had seen this table at my other grand daughter's home and saw how much she used it and how stable the chairs and table were for her. Cleaning it with Mr clean magic sponges takes care of crayon & washable marker stains. I would recommend it and am considering purchasing one for my other three year old granddaughter in the primary colors.",4 "Gift I bought this table and chairs for my granddaughter's to leave at my house . The quality is awesome if anyone has any doubt PLEASE don't hesitate to buy this product it GREAT !!",4 "beautiful set Very sturdy, very pretty. My granddaughter loves this and plays with it all the time. Would recommend this to anyone with little ones.",4 "Christimas was a success!! My 2 1/2 year old granddaughter loved the table and chair set. It is the first Christmas gift that she went for!! Her father, my son had no problems with assembly, and everything was numbered and easy to follow. The only thing that I was a little disappointed with is that there were no screw caps/dollies which did take a little bit away from the looks of the chairs as they stuck out in the backs of all of the chairs.. Otherwise, for the money, it was made very well and seems to be very sturdy.",3 "Table and pastel chairs I bought this set as a gift for my 4 years old niece. She loves it. I was bit dissapointed with the quality. Overall good product",3 "Table and chairs This is a very nice looking set. It is more durable than other sets and costs half as much. One of the legs cracked in transit and the customer service at Kid Craft was great to deal with. We had no hassles to get a replacement.",3 "Appropriately priced The set looks really sweet and is just the right size, maybe a little big, for my very tall almost two year old. The chairs are sturdy (we've been sitting on them) and it wipes clean super easy.Within two weeks there were two spots where I don't know what happened.. but I think really good furniture shouldn't get damaged that quickly. Overall, it's cheaply made, and you can tell... But it works, and we're keeping it... can't afford pottery barn kids like I wish ;)",2 "High Quality! Perfect! The assembly was fairly easy, the structure is VERY sturdy. Cuter than I imagined, I was pleasantly surprised by this set!",4 "Amazing, but more assembly I love this, kidkraft stuff is great. My daughter is 20 months old, we have tea parties, while it seems ok, all the adults have sat on these little chairs, they seem stable enough. However assembly while simple took me awhile. They never pre-assembly any piece! Which is why all of their products come in the tiniest heaviest boxes. All the assembly is easy and clear. The product looks great and it's very sturdy. I do not feel nervous about having this in my daughter's room without supervison (i.e. sleeping at night). Great quality, very happy.",3 "Excellent quality and adorable! I absolutely love this set. The product is sturdy wood, and really adorable, with the four different color pastel chairs. It is super high quality, like something I would receive from Pottery Barn. My 18 month old daughter sits at this table every single day, coloring, painting, etc. Her feet don't quite touch the ground yet when she sits, which is good because she will grow into the set, and will use it for a long time to come, I hope. She is starting to be able to sit in the chairs on her own, and likes to try out each one, for a different point of view. The chairs are very sturdy, and do not rock or teeter. All in all, a great investment that has helped my daughter's artistic side to blossom!",4 "looks cute, crappy hardware Looks cute, but requires constant hardware tightening. bought it last year for Christmas and it needs constant tightening. One chair broke a leg off because the hardware came loose for the 100th time. I'd rate it 2.5 stars.",2 "Granddaughter's table I bought this table for my granddaughter to use when she comes to visit.She liked it and used it when eating, coloring, and playing.She and her cousins her a lot of fun around this table.The table was easy for me to put together but the chairs were a lot of work.",4 "Expect terrible customer service and no item Horrible customer service!! Take forever to get your item if at all. Agents there pass your aruond and never give you a correct answer as well lie to get rid of you.",1 "Cute Durable Set We purchased this set for our daughters playhouse. We couldn't be happier with it! It was easy to assemble & she loves it!",4 "Mix it up! I adore this table and chair set! When I was putting it together I decided I wanted to mix up the colors a little. The bolts are colored to match each of the chairs in their respective colors but I decided to use the pink bolts for the green chair, etc. You could even mix up the colors for the seats or chair backs when you assemble it. It was pretty easy and quick to put together. Everything had a sticker label to to make it easy but I always hate taking all those little stickers off and scrubbing away the sticky residue. I had one piece of missing hardware because the hardware package came open in shipping but it was really quick and easy to call their customer service and it is on the way to my house. Overall I am happy with the price, quality and looks.",4 "Disappointing We were all in love with this table and chairs set. At first it was simply beautiful. After a few months of use it began to chip and fall apart. 3 of the 4 chair backs are broken within 8 months or less. If a drip of water is not immediately wiped up from the table, the paint will bubble up (making the table look deformed). Sad really. It really is beautiful when you put it together, but the quality is rather poor.",2 "The little ones love their own table but this one is not durable. Like the other two reviewers, I loved this table and chairs when it first arrived. It is so lovely, with the cute pastel chairs. Unfortunately, after 6 months it's not so lovely anymore because the paint is chipping off all the edges. I'm very sad because what did look like a charming table and chair set for a reasonable price now looks tattered after half a year. Compare that to the pine set from IKEA that we've had 3 years that still looks brand new for a third of the price. If you do decide to buy this set, I would recommend applying a protective coat of polyurethane or similar to minimize paint chipping. Also, my husband used an electric screwdriver to assemble the set and the chair backs split in several places when the screws went in because of cheap wood. I would recommend using a hand tool and a light touch. I can't say I wouldn't recommend the set but I would recommend taking the above steps to avoid trouble ahead. It is super cute and the kids love having the four chairs for more kids, dolls, imaginary friends, etc.",2 "Good for the price My wife wanted to spend a lot more on a kiddie table/chairs than I wanted (hundreds of dollars), but I finally convinced her that this set (~$100) would be good enough, particularly since it'll be abused with crayons, markers, rough play, etc. It was straightforward to put together, though (as another reviewer has noted) screwing the screws too much from the bottle of the table surface can result in puncturing the table surface. It bother much much, however (it's a kiddie table, after all). My wife called the manufacturer, and without any fuss, a new table surface was mailed to us quite prompty. After about 10 months of use, the paint has held up well, but the chairs are showing signs of wear. The chairs are slowly starting to come apart at the seams (the dowels are coming loose), though I just force them back together, and they'll be fine for another week. Our kid eats, draws, and plays at/on the table. And often, both my wife and I are both sitting at on these chairs at the table, which may explain why the chairs are coming apart. For the price, I'm still happy with the purchase.",3 "Nursery School We have two of the Nantcucket tabl;e and chair sets in each color in our nursery school.We have been very happy with them all. We also have a couple play kitchens from the same brand, Kidkraft and they have lasted 4 years!",4 "Worth It!! I was hesitant to buy this table and chair set because of the negative reviews about the product. But, in the end I decided that the price was just too good to pass up! The table and chairs are great!!! I don't know how the other people treat their belongings but, things here is my house get A LOT of use...and this little set appears as if it's going to stand the test of time. If you want to waste your money on a table and chair set that is five times the price and the same thing...by all means do it.",4 "Beautiful set sized just right for a toddler I bought this set to compliment my daughter's vintage pink kitchen and they match beautifully (in size and color). The table is used all the time for breakfast and snack time as well as for the ""kid's table"" when we have company. She also uses it to color and play with playdough while I'm working in the kitchen. It's pretty small so I imagine she will outgrow it by age 5 or so but it has been well worth the money. Easy to assemble but be careful to not over tighten the screws on the chair backs because they are made with mdf board, not wood.",4 "Received two damaged ones I purchased this table because of the cost compared to other tables of this style and also because I own another kidkraft product (easel) that we love! We have not had any problems with it and both my daughters (3.5 & 18mo) climb through it. Unfortunately we have received two table sets that are damaged. I haven't been able to put it together, the first one had a completely damaged box so I expected it to be damaged. The 2nd one arrived in an undamaged box so I had high hopes. Unfortunately both are damaged on the table top siding. The first table top was pulled away from the siding, the 2nd one had a crack through the siding where a screw would go. I think the packaging is flimsy compared to the product weight so it just doesn't have the support it needs. But, of course, I also now question the quality of the table. We haven't decided whether to just move on or get one more replacement. If I get another replacement I'll update this review. To be honest with you, I don't know if anything else was damaged because I didn't pull anything else out after I saw the damage - I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get it all back in and seal the box for return.",0 "Kids table We got this table a year ago for my 2 and 4 year old and I wouldn't have been happier with It:)My husband put It together for 10 minutes and since then my little trouble makers eat on It,jump on It,play on It,draw pictures on It....I even sit on the little chairs with them and they seem pretty durable.The best purchase ever:)",4 "Cute and Durable We have had the set for over a year and love it! Perfect size for all activities and has been very durable for us. My girls even stand on the chairs with no problems. Great customer service with Kidcraft. One piece arrived manufactured incorrectly and they sent the new piece same day, free of charge with no questions asked. We've had slight wear on the paint but no more than any other painted toy. We would definitely recommend the set to a friend.",4 "KidKraft Nantucket Table & 4 Pastel Chairs This table set is super cute but the paint starting to chip and our washable markers (which wash of everything thus far) do not wash off this table set. All being said, we did not return it and it still serves it's purpose. Overall we liked this product despite the flaws, and our 20 month daughter loves siting at a 'big girl table'",3 "Not as great as we thought, but still ok for the price. Well after 6 months we are writing to say that we adore this little set. It is much better than the metal and cardboard chair set we had, although that one lasted almost 2 years. This little set is cute as can be. But we had to put a plastic cover over the top to keep the top protected to keep the paint from scratching. My daughter fell backwards on one of the chairs and the back support of the chair splintered - the chair backing is only very cheap press board. It was easy to put together. We still love the set, but are finding that it is not all that sturdy.Customer service is great, they have responded to our need for parts.",2 "Kidcraft Nantucket Table & 4 chairs Wonderful product! My 2 year old has LOVED it and uses it for everything from coloring to eating her dinner! And not to mention, it is so cute with the pastel colors! I assembled it myself within about 1 hour.",4 "Beautiful set! I researched many table and chair sets and kept coming across this set. I purchased it for my daughters 3rd birthday and she loves it. She sits at the table with her 4 year old brother and they work on puzzles and color in coloring books. I haven't had a problem with it at all. It seems very sturdy! It goes well in her princess room. It didn't take long to put together, either. I love it!!!",4 "Good Product My kids love the table. It is sturdy and well built, which is why I rated it so high. The table space is a little lacking, it is about 20-22"" square table top. The latter is my only gripe about the product.It was simple and easy to assembly and I was impressed with how well packed it was, heavy foam.Overall a good product in my opinion..",3 "She has her own dinner table!!!! The wife and I were searching for a table about his size for a long time and when she came across this one on Amazon, we were very happy because the price was right. We looked into folding tables and found the price to be just a few dollars more for the wooden one. When it arrived, it was very easy to put together. My kid loves it and I would recommend this to anyone looking to find a set of 4 chairs and table made of actual wood.Very easy to lift and move when needed. Great purchase, I am very content with it.",4 "grandbabies table set I was very pleased with the apperance and construction of this childrens table and chair set. I hope my 2 grandbabies will enjoy this for years to come.",4 "Grandmother This table and chairs are very durable, sturdy and simply beautiful. My grandchild love them.",4 "Very good purchase This table is perfect for our 17-month old and older cousins. It is very cute and a good product, especially for the price. I also like the fact that the chairs are sturdy enough for most adults and the table and chairs wipe clean of markers, crayons and stamps easily.",4 "Child's table and chairs Great value and well made. This table is sturdyenough for adults to sit too. You won't be dissappointed",4 "crap crap it i bought one for my little girls it did not even last a year it fell a part the chairs broke so fast and the screw under table keep falling out.",0 "Pretty product, good cust svc, some assembly problems Great price for aesthetics, size and amount of chairs. Easy enough to assemble if you have any experience with ikea. Came up short one required screw, called cuts svc and they promised to send a replacement, so that was highly positive. Aggravated that when putting together one of the chairs, had the wood split a little, makes the back of that chair look ugly. Otherwise, love the product, and hoping to get lots of use. Will update in a few months to report on durability.Fyi re: height- bought this for my 15 mos old, who is at 75th perc for height. The chairs are too tall for her to easily get on to, she has to sort of climb up. She can still at it and eat, play, etc. I think a somewhat shorter chair set would have been wiser for her age. But, I'm sure by the time she is 2 it will be perfect, and hopefully then she will get a few more years out of it.",3 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "Great Product and Made in the U.S. I ordered these scissors for my 6 yr old daughter for doing crafts. Now we both use them. They work great. I didn't need 12 of them but I am glad I bought them and will use them for years to come. I especially love the fact that they are Made in the USA. Great quality, we have had no problems with them yet.",4 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "DENTS! Ordered two trays and was happy they seemed sturdy but disappointed they were both dented. Not sure if they were sent that way with where the dents were located or poor packaging for shipping.",2 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "Only ONE STRIP comes in the box Only one 1/8 x 1/8 strip comes in the box. even though the description seems to indicate otherwise. You can purchase a single strip of balsa wood in any hobby shop for less than .50CDO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!",0 "Got what I wanted I was a little on the fence about buying my balsa wood from here for two reasons. First was the mixed reviews that the previous two people left. Second was the fact that the picture was misleading and didn't match the description of the product. I decided to take a gamble though and I lucked out on this one. Got exactly what I paid for (36 strips of balsa wood that were 1/8 X 1/8 X 36 inches). No issues or complaints. All was good. I would buy from them again.",3 "Fine (1/8" by 1/8" by 36") - 36 sticks of Balsa Wood. Just fine. Packaged fine. Don't understand other review that had an issue. No problem here.",4 "36 strips as advertised I not sure why the first reviewer only got a single strip, but I got 36 strips as advertised. It is balsa wood strips, just like I expected. The price is a little high, but I got it in a day, which is what I wanted.",3 "Shame on seller I agree with the first review- I cannot believe how much this seller is charging for shipping- it's more than the cost of the skein and there is no way it would cost that much to ship. It's absolutely ridiculous and I have no idea how someone can set that shipping price without feeling badly about it... good riddance and I will bring my business elsewhere!",0 "great price for quality This oil paint came in an acrylic box which confused me, but the product was 100% accurate. If you paint with oils you know how hard it can be to find good paint at a decent price. Shipped fast. Everybody loves monkeys",4 "Wonderful Baby Yarn This exceptional baby yarn knits up beautifully and very soft - almost like a very soft terry cloth. I have been using this for baby blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and everyone loves the product. I recommend this yarn very enthusiastically.",4 "Awesome Boy! I thought I'd seen good scissors before but these are in a whole different league. The moment I picked them up I knew that, as long as I didn't lose them, I'd never again have to buy another pair of scissors. These are industrial quality and a joy to hold and use. I'm delighted I decided to splurge on an expensive set of scissors.",4 "Great scissors These scissors are just super for cutting heavy canvas for my floorcloths ! And they arrived very quickly.",4 "Needles for quilt binding This was exactly what I wanted in order to use in quilting. After using one my friend gave me, I knew I should get some.",4 "A cut above My wife just started sewing and based upon her experience with my sister's, who is her instructor, Gingher scissors wanted a pair.I ordered a left handed Tessa and when they came in what a dissappointment. Jammed and it took some time and work to get them to usuable condition.I had suggested Mundial based upon some of their knives I had bought but she wanted the other so being a little hard headed I ordered these.They came in and no contest. Smoother, sharper and better finish detail. Worked just as they should right out of the package. Five stars all the way.",4 "Are you polishing platinum? This set is perfect for pre-polishing platinum jewelry. I have been personally using one for more than 5 years. This product is available from many of the jewelry supply houses for less money, and replacements are individually sold as well.",4 "Nice Mix Not a lot to say about this. They are Swarovski cystals, 5mm, and its a nice mix of colors. Depending on sales at different places you might find a better price but either way the price is fair enough. Should prove very useful in several upcoming projects.",4 "Versatile, easy to assemble, fun Bought this as a gift for 18 month old daughter; Unlike other toys I think she'll enjoy this easel for years to come. 3 ways to draw - crayon, chalk or pen (minus 1 star for not including any in the box). Nice design integrates roll of paper.",3 "Easel review We love the easel and have enjoyed writing on the dry erase board.The only problem is then the markers go on the wood it does not wash off and leaves it marked up.",2 "ok for the price The price was right and the quality of the product is sturdy, easy to put together. There could be a place for the paper to be attached to the easel other than the magnets, they are not very strong and a place for the paper to be attached when not using. Also there could be some protective pads for the bottom of the easel so as not to mar the table surface.Ordering from Amazon.com was GREAT and I will definately use them again. Thanx for a great experience!",2 "Girls 5 & 7 - Disappointed I was so excited getting this for my 2 girls that are 5 & 7. They love crafts. Anything to do with drawing, coloring, etc. But, the dry erase portion of this item doesn't come clean well at all. The first time they drew on it with the Dry Erase markers, it hardly wiped off. They lost interest in it pretty quickly after that. I paid only $28.00 for it on sale.. and am still a bit disappointed with my purchase.",1 "Guidecraft Flipping Tabletop Easel Easel is easy to use and sturdy. I like the big wooden screws that hold the board in place. Overall great quality and my grandaughter loves it.",4 "Good product Good product. It does slide a bit when pressure is put on it, so I wish it had rubber grippers on the legs, but otherwise I am satisfied with the purchase.",3 "Toy Questions are not applicable I did not purchase this item as a toy.My purpose was as a table top flipchart. The fact that it is a toy helped to reinforce the sense of fun in the room.I would have liked the unit to be larger. It was very easy to assemble. It is a good value.",3 "Just right size for any kid My daughter loves crafts & wanted an art easel. This one is perfect because it is a table top model & folds up. It flips over and has chalkboard as well as magnetic/dry erase. Very easy to put together.",4 "Fun My 4-yr old daughter loves to draw so this was perfect for her. I have one suggestion that would make it better. It would be nice to have a tray in front to hold art supplies instead of just a flat bar. It would make it more functional. The crayons roll off the bar.",3 "Guidecraft 4-in-1 Flipping tabletop Easel - Returned This item arrived at our home in extremely bad condition. The easel board was cracked, one peg was busted and the rest of the parts were missing. With only 2 weeks before Christmas we had to return it for our money back and go out to get our grandson another gift. This was the first time I was displeased with items I bought on line.",0 "Great for the Grandkids This app I got for the grandchildren so the do like it, It is easy to use and they have fun creating pictures.",3 "tabletop easel my grandson loved it for christmas he got it last year and still plays with it all the time it was great",4 "white board This, so far, is a great little place for my 32 month old daughter to play. The dry erase and magnetic side is so much fun for sticking magnet ABC. And writing them with the marker as well.we love this little thing. i initially wanted something bigger, but could not find the white board/magnet combo in anything else that satisfied me. I would still prefer for this to be a little bigger. And its pretty light weight. Good cuz my daughter can move it to another area to play, but bad cuz it has to be against something to prevent it from sliding around while she plays.",3 "Bamboo Plant What can I say, It got here on time and with a little work making it look nice (it was compressed in a box) everything turned out great. Very happy with it.",3 "Yarn or ribbon? Is this yarn or ribbon? I guess it can be used as both. It is classified as yarn but it's wide like ribbon. Working with the yarn was fun. It's very easy to use and it doesn't irritate the skin. The color I purchased was Carnival and for me, it was a bit too bright. I used it to make a scarf. The person that received the scarf loved the color.Would I recommend this yarn/ribbon? Yes.",3 "Lion Brand ribbon yarn I love this ribbon yarn. It's the first time I've used this type of yarn and found it a little different to work with to begin with. Also, the colors and more intense than what they appear to be online. I plan to use this product again and would highly recommend it.",4 "beautiful I bought Incredible yarn-Autumn leaves, the color shades are wonderful. I used it to make a topper from a book called ""amazing crochet lace"" its really beautiful.",4 "Lion Brand Incredible yarn I purchased the Autumn Leaves color to knit a sweater found on the Lion Brand website. If you read the description of this yarn, it clearly states ""3/8 wide TAPE yarn"". It does take a little time to get used to knitting with this tape/ribbon yarn, but the results are well worth it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this yarn again, for knitting or crocheting. Try it, you might like it!",4 "Nice change of pace I am a novice crocheter and had no difficulties using this yarn. I made a water bottle holder for my long hot weather walks and am making a headband too. The yarn is easy to work with and does not split. It has a shimmer to it, especially noticeable in the light colored sections..",4 "ribbon yarn This yarn is so easy to work with and the color is so rich. Beautiful yarn. I have used it to make an elegant shawl.",4 "Lion Brand Incredible Yarn I do LOVE this ribbon yarn from Lion Brand and was thrilled to be able to find it on Amazon when it wasn't available from LB. I knitted two beautiful shawls with the yarn and plan to do more in the future.Thanks Amazon",4 "Lion Brand Yarn I use Lion Brand Yarn for knitting and crocheting. I have used this particular ""Incredible"" ribbon yarn for making an evening wrap for myself and as a gift. I love the vibrant colors, it is easy to work with and the end results are beautiful. This time I will be pairing ""Incredible"" with Fun Fur to make a vest.",4 "Incredible Autumn Leaves Yarn I tried to purchase this yarn locally. No luck it is an awesome yarn. Very quick shipping. I'm already wearing the scarf I made with it. Perfect! :) I did a very cute pattern. Chain 19. Knit 6 rows. K1 yo3 times to the end. Then knit 6 rows and repeat the yarn over pattern, dropping the yo's off the hook. It is adorable.",4 "Ribbon advertized as yarn I like to knit, so when I saw this item on Amazon, I bought it because of the beautiful colors.The item could not be used for knitting! The width is approx 1/4 inch. The product is beautiful, but using it to knit, the discription is missleading. I tried to knit the scarf pattern,the product was too wide to use as yarn. I offered it to a friend, she declined the offer, saying ""no thank you, that is not yarn, it is ribbon!"" I gave the 3 balls I purchased to my daughter-in-law, she plans on using it to tie around presents.The product is made by Lyon. On the inside of the Lion Lable Lyon also provides instructions on how to knit a scarf with the product. In their dreams!!! Had I known the width of the ""yarn"" I never would have purchased it.",0 "nothing but frustration I am incredibly frustrated by this machine. It ran well at first - seems well-made, sturdy, and easy to use. An hour into my sewing machine explorations (I am a total novice), and I can't get the darn thing to sew. It's tricky pulling up the lower thread. When I do pull it up, the machine jams immediately with the first stitch, resulting in that dreaded ""bird's nest."" The bobbin case keeps popping out. I was initially able to resolve this by adjusting the bobbin tension. But after another 20 minutes of sewing, this has started all over again, and no amount of tension adjustment makes any improvement. 30 minutes of Googling leads me to speculate that I've either damaged the needle or messed up the hook timing. Not sure how to adjust the hook timing, since it's not described in the manual. How about replacement needles? Can't figure out where to get those either.This is an ongoing problem with Euro-pro products, and the reason that I will probably never buy another Euro-pro machine again. It's extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find replacement parts. And the manual is so simplistic that it's just a joke. Useless. I know that a lot of my problems are just because I've never used a sewing machine before, but the cryptic instruction manual and the absolute dearth of information available on the internet for this machine make it a total bust for me. One more try tonight before it gets sent back.**Updated - ** I returned this and got a Singer that was cheaper, but with fewer functions. It works beautifully, and I love the reassurance that having a common brand brings.",0 "awsome little machine I recently purchased this sewing machine and i love it! So far it has exceded my expectations and has been very reliable.something that I noticed on the website was that the model number listed for this machine doesnt match mine ....I hope its an error on the website. The model number on my machine says 8260 and the number on this one is the 8620.....odd.",4 "Don't waist your money This sewing machine worked good the first few times I used it. Then the machine started to constantly get jammed. The thread does not like to stay on the spool. The cheap plastic petal makes the speed hard to control. Also, after 14 months of moderate usage (maybe used it twice a month) the sewing machine quit working all together. :( I am very disappointed and will never buy another product produced by this brand again.",0 "Big on value, small on price. I felt bad purchasing an imported machine, but I couldn't find a deal on any made in the USA. Regardless, this one blew me away. The automatic needle threading works great and the storage compartment comes filled with more accessories than I yet understand. Being able to sew a buttonhole without touching the fabric is unbelievably simple, and the solid metal internal construction gives me confidence that this will probably be the last sewing machine I ever buy. I completely recommend this machine to anyone who doesn't need more than the basic stitches.",4 "Good machine Excelent machine. Very power. Can handle multiple layers of denim as advertised. It works well more than I expected. Recommend it for beginner.",4 "sewing basket This product is ok..The only problem I have with it is that the front closure is velcro that is held on with hot glue and the first time that opened it the velcro came off..",3 "LIKE IT SO VERY MUCH! Truly love this item.....Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to Sharper Products.",4 "Don't listen to bad reviews I just received the sewing kit as a gift for my daughter-in-law and it is JUST as presented on line. I really like it and it is fully stocked. It is pretty enough to be ""out"" in her home and I know she will love it. Great value for the money and the usual excellent service from Amazon.com.",4 "great this was a Christmas present for a friend and she was thrilled with it",4 "smells funny I bought this for my 10 year old, and she's happy with it. However, it has a strange odor to it, like mold or mildew. Yuck!! It doesn't appear to have mold or mildew actually on it, but it may be hard to tell given the colors in the fabric, and I definitely agree with the other reviews about the poor quality.",0 "DON'T JUDGE A BOOK (or in this case sewing kit) BY IT'S COVER! This gift really fools you, it looks like it comes with a full basket full of threads and needles, etc but its really just tiny spools of thread and really small, crappy scissors. Even the pin cushion is minature... I was giving it to my mom as a christmas present but when it came in the mail I thought it looked more appropriate for my 7 year old sister.. It's ok for an add-on gift, but I don't suggest giving this to anyone as the only gift.",1 "I was very disappointed First of all for what I paid for this sewing basket-I expected the shelf on the inside to be made of plastic- but not as cheap as it was.I buy stuff from the dollar store plastic wrapped in stronger material than the shelf was made from. I was emabarrassed to give it as a gift the items on the inside were extremely cheap also.So not worth what I paid for it.Very disappointed, I wrote immediately and was told I had to pay a restocking fee, I wouldn't get refunded for the shipping etc.!~I would not recommend this to anyone.",0 "Good buy Nice product but the handle is too tight, it will not fold all the way back and will wear down the corners. When trying to widen it the handle broke.",2 "Good product I bought it for my mom on Mothers day. She liked that it included everything and was well organized. Seems like good quality for the price.",3 "Love It! I was looking for a gift for my sister and found this. When I received it I was so happy to give to her. I am now her ""best"" sister. She uses it every so often and she loves the stunning design of it. She thought I probable paid a furtone for it. But no.....You know the truth it is priced so low....(Didn't tell her :-)...that's the secret of a gift.....",4 "Sewing basket Received on time BUTvery poorly made and I received it with the closure brokenI wanted to give this to my granddaughter for her first basket but I wouldn't never give anyone such a cheaply made item as this!Msladyjae",1 "ONLY FOR BEGINNING YOUNG SEWERS!!! I purchased the Smart Sewing Kit for my thirteen (13) year old Grand-Daughter. The accesssories are minimal but I expected that. For a beginner this isn't bad - a good thing this was discounted and at a reasonable price or I wouldn't have purchased this sewing basket.Cheaply Made! I would have expected alot more if I had paid full price!",2 "Great This was just what I was looking for. It was a great gift for my mom who loves sewing.",3 "Smartek RX-12 Sewing Basket with accessories I like the overall basket. The craftsmanship is poor, but the design is pretty. I use my basket quite often. Easy open and close. Fair amount of storage underneath the top clear plastic tray.",3 "Not worth the money As soon as bought this product and opened the case to put the included items in the velcro closure broke. The tray is made of flimsy plastic and would not stand up to regular use. It is quite small and, for the price, not well made at all. I returned it for a refund and would not purchase another like it.",0 "It is not a five star product anymore I received the sewing kit to give to my future daughter-in-law. I was appalled at the quality of the product. The plastic tray is extremely ""flimsy"" and would not last at all. The ""notions"" that are included are of particulary poor quality. The tracing wheel would not last long enough to trace one pattern. The scissors are not sewing scissors, but are cheap craft scissors. The thread is not mercerized and would shrink when washed. As one person who saw it said ""No corner was left uncut."" I would not recommend that anyone buy this, especially if you were using it as a prize or a promotional device. Currently, I am disturbed by their return policy, which seems to be ""customer unfriendly.""",0 "Very cheesy! I purchased the sewing kit to go with my new sewing machine that I received for Christmas. The velcro for the closure was unattached as well as the closure being held on by one strand of thread. The workmanship on this item is ""shoddy"" at best. The removable tray was bent out of shape and I don't foresee it being worth much. If you return the item, it appears that you lose your original shipping cost as well as paying to return the item. I do not recommend that anyone waste their money on this item; no matter how good the picture looks.",0 "You get what you pay for I'm writing this review only to offer a realistic review of this product. I paid approximately 20 dollars for this basket. You can get a similar basket at Walmart for about the same amount with a better plastic dish inside but empty, so the fact that it comes with a bunch of starter accessories that I didn't have to quick run out and buy was an added bonus for me. The key word is starter accessories. Don't buy this product for your seamstress wife or daughter, get an empty sewing basket at Jo-ann Fabrics and spend a little more money for it. This is a starter sewing basket. The intended purpose is to get you started.I can't imagine anyone that is serious about sewing and has been for years buying this basket. Here's why:1. This basket is small. It's fine for me but my mom, who does quilting, uses a three foot tackle box for her accessories. In other words, someone that has been sewing for awhile will have a lot more accessories and this basket will not meet their needs.2. Someone that has been sewing for more than a six months to a year will already have everything that this basket includes. With that being said don't buy this product unless you are shopping as or for a beginner.3. Put things into perspective. This is coming off of my receipt from Jo-ann Fabrics and another purchase from Amazon.com. A spool of thread: 2.59, a set of three titanium coated scissors: 13.99, 500 pins: 3.49, a tomato pin cushion: 1.99. My point is for 20 dollars, including the basket, you are not getting top of the line accessories. I would never use the thread that came with the basket in my sewing machine. I probably would use it to mend something or to hand sew something small like a button.I gave it a four star review because I think the velcro tab used to close the box isn't glued well and it won't last and I didn't like that there is a piece of material sticking out on the back by the cover's hinge that needs to be cut.",3 "This is a bad deal Very disappointed with the quality of this sewing box. The lid did not close properly and the piece of valcro that was supposed to keep it closed fell off almost right away. It is not worth the money I paid for it.",0 "This one was not good at all Poorly constructed. Handle was already unravelling on arrival. The rope trim on the handle had already begun to unravel. The tab closure was half sewn in and half off. The inner tray was made of a very thin and low quality plastic.",0 "Good Starter Kit I bought this kit for my wife, and she loved it. She was basically storing her sewing stuff in a small box. It is not the best quality tray, nor the best quality sewing tools. But it's a nice starter package.",2 "Save your money! The biggest mistake of my Amazon shopping experience, cheap childs toys and the so called extras what a joke. SAVE YOUR MONEY THIS IS A RIPOFF",0 "Excellent Item I received it on time and was very satisfied. I so much wanted a beautiful basket and finally I'm pleased with one! So excited that I purchased this!!! I can't see why the other person wrote ""SAVE YOUR MONEY"". This is a great item at a super price. I SIMPLY LOVE IT!",4 "Was okay for a while, but then handle broke I did not have a lot of sewing supplies to store, so for me this small box was adequate.I really like the plastic tray on top, which has divided sections for organizing items.But had it for a couple of years, and now the handle has broken off. The metal pin/wire on one side has come out and I don't see any way to repair it. I'll go for a more substantial box this time.",1 "sewing basket I'm not a seamstress. Sewing is not my specialty.. but we all need to mend something now and then or re-sew a button back on.. This is the old fashion sewing basket like my Grammy had. I love it for all my sewing incidentals.",3 "Yarn or ribbon? Is this yarn or ribbon? I guess it can be used as both. It is classified as yarn but it's wide like ribbon. Working with the yarn was fun. It's very easy to use and it doesn't irritate the skin. The color I purchased was Carnival and for me, it was a bit too bright. I used it to make a scarf. The person that received the scarf loved the color.Would I recommend this yarn/ribbon? Yes.",3 "Lion Brand ribbon yarn I love this ribbon yarn. It's the first time I've used this type of yarn and found it a little different to work with to begin with. Also, the colors and more intense than what they appear to be online. I plan to use this product again and would highly recommend it.",4 "beautiful I bought Incredible yarn-Autumn leaves, the color shades are wonderful. I used it to make a topper from a book called ""amazing crochet lace"" its really beautiful.",4 "Lion Brand Incredible yarn I purchased the Autumn Leaves color to knit a sweater found on the Lion Brand website. If you read the description of this yarn, it clearly states ""3/8 wide TAPE yarn"". It does take a little time to get used to knitting with this tape/ribbon yarn, but the results are well worth it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this yarn again, for knitting or crocheting. Try it, you might like it!",4 "Nice change of pace I am a novice crocheter and had no difficulties using this yarn. I made a water bottle holder for my long hot weather walks and am making a headband too. The yarn is easy to work with and does not split. It has a shimmer to it, especially noticeable in the light colored sections..",4 "ribbon yarn This yarn is so easy to work with and the color is so rich. Beautiful yarn. I have used it to make an elegant shawl.",4 "Lion Brand Incredible Yarn I do LOVE this ribbon yarn from Lion Brand and was thrilled to be able to find it on Amazon when it wasn't available from LB. I knitted two beautiful shawls with the yarn and plan to do more in the future.Thanks Amazon",4 "Lion Brand Yarn I use Lion Brand Yarn for knitting and crocheting. I have used this particular ""Incredible"" ribbon yarn for making an evening wrap for myself and as a gift. I love the vibrant colors, it is easy to work with and the end results are beautiful. This time I will be pairing ""Incredible"" with Fun Fur to make a vest.",4 "Incredible Autumn Leaves Yarn I tried to purchase this yarn locally. No luck it is an awesome yarn. Very quick shipping. I'm already wearing the scarf I made with it. Perfect! :) I did a very cute pattern. Chain 19. Knit 6 rows. K1 yo3 times to the end. Then knit 6 rows and repeat the yarn over pattern, dropping the yo's off the hook. It is adorable.",4 "Ribbon advertized as yarn I like to knit, so when I saw this item on Amazon, I bought it because of the beautiful colors.The item could not be used for knitting! The width is approx 1/4 inch. The product is beautiful, but using it to knit, the discription is missleading. I tried to knit the scarf pattern,the product was too wide to use as yarn. I offered it to a friend, she declined the offer, saying ""no thank you, that is not yarn, it is ribbon!"" I gave the 3 balls I purchased to my daughter-in-law, she plans on using it to tie around presents.The product is made by Lyon. On the inside of the Lion Lable Lyon also provides instructions on how to knit a scarf with the product. In their dreams!!! Had I known the width of the ""yarn"" I never would have purchased it.",0 "Size not as Described The description for this product clearly states ""two 54 inch panels"". This is not what was shipped. The package has two 27-inch panels for a total window coverage of 54-inches. I will now have to order a second set to provide the necessary coverage, making these a more expensive option and a bigger hassle!",0 "works great These are so easy to install and work terrifically. They would've gotten 5 stars, but they are a bit bulky behind the existing drapes.",3 "Inaccurate description of product but good product if correct size This product is two 27""x80"" panels, not the two 54""x80"" panels as described at the time of my purchase. I returned this and bought the 80""x80"" (two 40""x80"" panels) of the same product somewhere else, and the product itself is great. It blocks out a lot of light and is easy to install. I used the included hooks to attach to existing drapes. (For the two 40""x80"" panels, I needed to buy additional hooks at the hardware store.) The blackout drapes may not always stay on the drapes with hooks, may need to be rehooked if they come off while opening/shutting drapes.",3 "Size error - each pannel is only 25""wide These room darkening liners truly darken the room fantastically. They are VERY easy to install. That being said, the advertised size is erroneous. Each package actually contains 2 liners - each with a finished width of only 25"" (rather than the advertised 27"") - thus each package includes a total of only 50"" (erroneously advertised as a total of 54"").",2 "A pair of 54"" panels? NO. It's a TOTAL of 54"" From the description: ""This package contains two 80x54in panels"" NO it does NOT. It contains two 27"" panels that add up to 54"" TOTAL. NOT as described AT ALL, but not worth the expense and hassle of returning, considering this is a third party seller. STRAIGHT into the donation bin they go. Thanks a lot. ARGH.UPDATE in 2011: as a helpful reviewer points out several months later, I am clearly illiterate and the description clearly states that it's two 27"" panels. Aha, that's what the description now states. However, *at the time of my purchase,* the description contained the exact text I quoted. So there, neener. :)",0 "Works, but not 54"" wide!!! Two 25"" wide panels. I like the liners as far as they block out light and were easy to install. My only complaint is that the panels are not 27"" wide as advertised...mine are 25"" wide stretched out. so I have light coming in on the outside edges of my curtains. Would prob give 5 stars if they were the right size.",2 "Not yet received but want to comment anyway..... In reading other reviews I must say that people are giving this item a lower review because of the SIZE error, but if the description was read correctly it tells you that there are two panels that equal a total of 54"", which would equate to two 27"" panels. I have these on order and I am sure I will love them, but I will post a follow up review once I receive them.For people who are reviewing this item to purchase please ignore the ones that are upset because of the SIZE Error. The description was just not read correctly.",3 "Royal PURPLE!? SUPRACOLOR pencils are made in Switzerland. And apparently, in Switzerland, Royal Blue is actually DARK PURPLE!It is still a good color, but not really the one that I wanted. Nor was it the color actually shown in the advertisement. But the vendor that I bought this from did warn me that the color looked more like purple than anything else.I give the item 5 stars only because it is a very well made pencil. And I have decided to use it in the place of the regular Royal Blue that I had planned to use in my upcoming book ""The Royal Hammer"".But this pencil does not appear to be Royal Blue in color. And its color is as unexpected as the Kansas City Royals somehow taking the field with dark purple hats with a golden KC logo on them.Which actually wouldn't be that bad a color or hat. That is why I decided to just go with this color.",4 "Happy with order. I was so pleased to find out that I could order the Thinline ready leads as I paint windows with them. The product was exactly what I needed and the order was very prompt. I will order again. Thank you.",4 "product reviw Just exactly what I wanted. What more can I say. They are good!",3 "art I am creating a series of works on paper using these stencils. It is called Our Fragile Home and is about the words space travelers use to describe their view of earth from space.",4 "tiny...but cool This paper is no bigger than a small post-it note. I must say that this rice paper is very colorful and of very high quality. It is wonderful to work with.This paper is not for beginners. The size make its very difficult to work with. Rice paper can be very challenging for children who are just learning the art of folding.",3 "Fabric-like, classic designs It should be noted that half the papers are solid and are more paper-like in texture than the nearly fabric texture of the patterned sheets. Twenty sheets are patterned and 20 are solid. The solid colors are also beautiful. I bought two packs for a mobile. I think that if the solid, more subdued colors were not part of the mobile, there could be too many colors going on at once and the effect of the piece lessened. The solid colors provide a nice contrast to the busy patterns. All the same, the patterned sheets are beautiful and have golden accents to add to their charm. I say all of this to say that if you are looking for 40 sheets that are patterned, you might consider another product.",4 "This Paper is Amazing! This is really nice origami paper. Every sheet is different with amazing patterns and vibrate colors. Even the solid color sheets that separate each one are nice quality. Has the feel of handmade paper but with smooth consistency. Very nice to work with. If you fold origami regularly, you'll love this!",4 "4 Inch Square This paper looks so beautiful. I wish it came in 8 inch squares or even 6 inch squares. I have to look elsewhere for a bigger size. Such a shame",4 "Luxury Container The most interesting fact about this item is the presentation of the product on a luxury plastic container that makes it nice at sight.",4 "paper beautiful paper, every sheet is different, but the sheets are not 6"" x 6"" so didn't turn out really great for the purpose for which I purchased it.",3 "Good value Really good value, great variety and excellent quality. My daughter used them for a school project that went perfectly. Good for origami and any paper decor project.",4 "Slow Small I wait about a month for it, and the size is unimaginable small!and half of the paper in it is the normal one color paper,ugly,the picture is untrue.",2 "Yuzen Chiyogami Origami sheets Purchased this item for my adopted chinese neice. I selected this item because of the vibrant colors and tradition design.",4 "Absolutely gorgeous patterns and quality paper! I am new to the world of origami so this is the first set of quality paper I have purchased. Although my earlier sets were easier to fold crisply, this paper has a beautiful weight to it and the 20 pieces of paper with the patterns and gold highlights are stunning. I don't even want to use several, they are so beautiful! They remind me of the breathtaking kimonos you occasionally see in photos.The smaller size is perfect for small projects (I'm working on some crane earrings right now), though I wish this paper came in larger sizes, like a 6"" or even an 8"" to make boxes.Overall, although it can be a little tricky to work with, this paper will help you achieve gorgeous pieces, and I highly recommend it.",3 "origami sheets This paper is beautiful and works well. It makes wonderful origami projects. The paper is very high quality. Try it.",4 "love it love it product, awesome and reliable came in fast would order again. excatlly what i need. glad that i was able to order it",4 "origamy I really like this paper. It is great to work with and lasts a long time. I only wish that they would have more sizes. I make mobiles of cranes and I like lots of different size paper at the same weight.Amazon came through again.",4 "Not TRUE washi paper This isn't real washi papaer, but it's still very nice for the price. I like it and it's good origami papaer all the same. REAL washi papaer is much nicer.",3 "Fantastic This is wonderful paper. If you have the skills to fold origami you will love it. I truly enjoy the pieces that I have folded and keep or give them to friends.",4 "Beautiful Paper! The paper was in perfect condition and beautiful. I received my item quickly and the whole transaction was painless.",4 "Nice, but not completely what I expected. The paper is extremely thick, much like fabric, the only things I can make with it need to have very few folds.I noticed a variety of colors in the picture, but almost all of my papers are mostly red. Some of the patterns I saw in the pictures are not present in the product.",2 "A good paper set, a good price The Yuzen Chiyogami set is a great little paper set to make projects that pop with color and distinguish themselves from other papers. The only complaint that I have is the sheets are only in one size, and thus the size of the projects is limited. Otherwise, I think that it's a great set for fun projects.",3 "Origami paper The whole transaction was more than pleasing; and the speed with which I received the merchandise was amazing. Good job.",4 "Best pens on the market These pens are great for writing, drawing, and making notes on photos. Well worth the money.",4 "A great primary set My daughter paints a lot and I bought her this set and a tube set with different colors. This set will serve her (and anyone) well for base colors and mixing. There's a good deal of paint to work/play with and at a reasonable price.",4 "Straight paints! I use these paints for art and crafts and for body painting. I love that there's just so dang much of it. I don't have to worry about wasting any paint. This is student quality paint and very good for budget painters.",4 "Pretty good if painting for the fun of it These paints have turned out to be a great deal of fun. With my small set of ""real"" acrylics I am always wary of using them up. But with these huge pints of paint, I have no problem about using them because there is plenty - so I am less inhibited. I am not a professional artist, but paint for fun, and for that, these are fine.To the previous reviewer, if you are painting on wood it is a good idea to use 2 or 3 coats of gesso first, otherwise the wood will just soak up the paint.Anyway, these are cheap acrylics made for non-serious work. And for that, they are great.",3 "Sad The company required an in-person signature for a 20 dollar item. Why did I shop online again? I could have drove to a store instead of having to sit at home waiting for UPS. The paint didn't work well and the local craft store told me it wasn't a good quality to be used on wood. My savings cost me triple.",0 "great for what I needed it to do I bought this crochet needle to dread lock my husband's hair. It works great!Just be careful, since the tip is really thin, it's easily bent, which will lead to breaking.",3 "Hook It Up! Thank you for your oh so prompt service. Now I can continue my knitted project with beads. I needed a hooksmall enough to go thru the center of my beads.... and you had one. Christmas 2013 can now proceed! Thesehooks are favorites of mine, so I am very pleased.",4 "Boye Size 12 Finally replaced my Boye 12 hook. The shank on the old one got bent in a mishap & I've been trying to make do for awhile now. Love Boye over any other brand.",4 "bad quality Bought the US 12 size. After a month of use the top part got bended and broke off. Very disappointing. I had a size 16 crochet needle that I used for at list 10 years but I lost it and bought this one instead.",0 "00 Boye crochet hook purchased from Amazon The Boye crochet hook 00 I purchased from Amazon is just the right size for the project I am working on. It has a smooth flow and feels good in my hand. I did not experience a lot of dropped stitches either. I like it very much.",4 "Works! Arrived on time, in perfect condition. It was in original packaging and in a bubble envelope. At first, I didn't think I'd be able to get the hang of something so small, but it was really easy. I also learned that this hook can withstand quite a bit of abuse (I accidentally sat on it) and not even bend. I really love Boye products! Would recommend!",4 "Works very well. This crochet hook works very well. Does exactly what it is suppose to do. I'm so sorry that some reviewers had a strength issue with theirs but I have enjoyed using it. I have had absolutely no problems with it. I love it!",4 "Great for beaded knitting I love using beads in my knitting and this is the perfect way to attach a bead to a single stitch and have it stay. You simply knit until you want to place a bead. Then place a bead on the hook and slip it onto the stitch. It works so well!",4 "cheap cheap cheap cheap I attempted to use the hook on a slightly delicate knitting project...not only did it keep tearing ALL MY YARN, it also bent within the first 5 minutes which boggled my mind as very little pressure was used. I found much better quality at my local craft store along with better prices. I will be returning his hook shortly.",0 "great hook. I bought this hook to use for tatting not crochet. It does just fine...with the smaller threads. it is super tiny. so far i have had it for a little bit and it hasn't bent...so good quality...i definitely recommend this size using size 30 and up to 80. anything over 30 and you NEED a larger hook. thanks for reading.",4 "Great hooks- you can't go wrong I have been crocheting for more than a decade- I learned on Boye hooks and still use them today. I have tried other brands when I couldn't find the size I needed in Boye in local stores (it happens sometimes), but haven't found a hook that I like as much as Boye brand. These hooks are well machined, so there are no rough edges from the manufacturing process like what you may find in many plastic hooks. I especially love this brand for working with crochet thread!",4 "100% Satisfied I love the Boye brand crochet hooks, including the tiny steel hooks. I would recommend these Boye crochet hooks to anyone who is a crocheter. My buying experience for this product with this seller was totally positive. Service and shipment was really fast.",4 "True to color I love these Colorbox chalk ink pads because they are true to color--I didn't come home and end up surprised at the stamped color like some other brands. They are very pretty colors and go on very thick, not spotty.",4 "Awesome! Hard to find this color lately so I stocked up on several! I will probably order more soon! This is one of the best Oranges ever.",4 "Crochet hook grips Great, simple product that reduces slipping and hand strain crocheting. I really like these. Great product - good price.",4 "Great product, wrong color This is a great product, but the ones that I received were green, not purple. I suppose that the color changed or something. Makes a crochet hook very comfortable to work with, and takes the pressure off of my fingers.",4 "Crochet Hook Grippies This product is absolutely wonderful. I should've gotten these a long time ago. I can crochet for many more hours at a time now.",4 "hook grips Great to cover metal hooks, adds girth, multiple sizes, need to trim end in order to use",4 "Work great, but need better sizes I find these quite helpful, although they would be better if they were a little thicker to provide more cush. Since they need to fit snugly, you won't be able to (or won't want to) remove them. Therefore make a list of the hook colors and sizes as these grippers totally cover the size listed on the grip of most brands of hooks.I am disappointed in the sizing in the package. Some of the little tubes are so close in size as to fit the same size hook just more or less tightly. But there aren't enough sizes to cover let's say all the sizes in a pack of new crochet hooks. SInce I am a newbie, that would be mine.So they do work well, but be prepared to buy more packs to cover all your hooks.",3 "Great Watercolors! Schmincke watercolors are the ""best of the best."" I bought this half pan and two others to add to a set I already had. These paints are beautiful colors and because they have less binder are easy to use to create smooth washes. The also lift easily for adding highlights. They are typically more expensive than other watercolors, but they're worth the money. If you like to paint and haven't tried Schmincke, you really should!",4 "Tree Nice! Great price for a kit. Enough string for it. Perfect size for beginners. Would recommend for others to do.",4 "Excellent Kit I purchased this kit, along with about eight others all from this designer. Unfortunately I did not purchase them from Aamzon as I found them less expensive on another site, even when I paid shipping. I have finished about three of the kits and each one is excellent in quality and punches up exactly as the picture. The background fabric is a very nice close weave, almost linen-like in appearance which punches very smoothly and neatly. The designs are printed in the booklet of instructions for you to iron-on yourself. I found I could iron-on the design at least twice, both times getting a nice clean and easily visible print. The fabric is sufficient in size to stamp the design twice. If you are new to needle punch the instructions are well written and clear and will guide the beginner to a beautiful finished project. About the only negative I would comment on is that the floss, while sufficient to finish the project, is not quite generous enough to have much of anything left over on completion. They obviously counted quite accurately when it came to floss requirements, not leaving any room for error. I would like to have seen at least one strand remaining just in case there was some type of mistake. They do, however, identify the floss colors by number so you could supplement with DMC floss if you found yourself in a position of being short flossed. Overall this kit is excellent in all respects and I would highly recommend it for anyone who wanted a cute, quick needle punch project.",4 "True to color I love these Colorbox chalk ink pads because they are true to color--I didn't come home and end up surprised at the stamped color like some other brands. They are very pretty colors and go on very thick, not spotty.",4 "Awesome! Hard to find this color lately so I stocked up on several! I will probably order more soon! This is one of the best Oranges ever.",4 "Timeless classic I am a professional engineering designer who has been using CAD since 1983, but prior to that I used to do drafting manually. I still have a need to do some manual drafting on some old plans or do some preliminary quick layouts. Timely templates are perfect for such tasks and would be perfect for anyone that is doing manual drafting. Their flexible material makes them extremely resilient to breaking or cracking. I have owned some Timely templates since 1978, and they are still as good as new after 30 years of use. Timely templates are pure pleasure to work with. I recomend these templates for professionals, hobbyists, and students.",4 "Great product I love this product. The quality is great and the timing was perfect. Wonderart by Caron International is a great company",4 "kitties This is the cutest thing.I got this for my friends birthday......she will love it!Her two cats are the same as the print.",4 "Fun Fun to do and came out great! Really nice quality and shipping was very fast. I have ordered a few more and so far all of them are great.",4 "Cute latch hook kit I finished making this latch hook kit yesterday and I think it turned out very nicely. There was plenty of yarn to complete the project with a fair amount left over, so I don't think anybody will run out as long as they don't lose a lot of yarn.I only have a few small complaints. I had a bit of trouble separating the ""cream"" yarn from the ""white"" yarn, which was made more difficult because the cream yarn strands were mixed into the white yarn strands (whereas the other colors were generally in separate clumps). I recommend separating the yarn under a bright light before using it.Also the printed pattern on my canvas was tilted a little bit so I had trouble determining which row to start at, and it was a little difficult telling some of the colors apart on the canvas (for example pink and orange squares looked almost the same to me).I relied mainly upon the pattern in the instruction manual which clearly laid out the colors for each square. I kind of counted it out in half-row segments, laying out the yarn in the order that I would need it before attaching the yarn onto the canvas. After I finished, I turned it into a wall-hanging and it looks very nice.The preview image is pretty much what it will look like when it's finished (although it's up to you whether to turn it into a wall-hanging, pillow, etc.). If you like the image and are willing to refer to the diagram instead of relying on the canvas then I think you'll be pleased with the result.",3 "Doesn't line up This kit is very cute, however, unfortunately the colors on the mat and the printed diagram do not match up, making it very confusing, frustrating, and impossible to complete accurately. Not at all fun, and a waste of time and money.",0 "This was great fun! I had never done one of these before, but I couldn't put it down once I started; it was highly addictive.The only thing that I struggled with a bit was that I found the pattern on the fabric a little tricky to follow, so I stuck to the paper diagram that came with it and that worked just fine.The end result looked just like the picture, I was most impressed... much too pretty to use for a rug, so I made it into a wall hanging :)One thing I didn't notice when I added it to my wishlist was that the hook isn't included in the kit. They only cost $1.99 from the craft store, so it was easily fixed, but I just thought I'd highlight that in case anyone is thinking of it as a gift for a child... bit like a remote control car without the batteries, ya know?Otherwise, happy latch hooking!",4 "Good Product, Not for Beginners I bought this for my 10 year old daughter. It is a more challenging pattern than some so wouldn't recommend as a beginning one but my daughter has enjoyed doing it once she got the pattern down. Need to purchase the hook latch tool separately to get started.",3 "I love cats Recently I was looking for a latch hook kit to give to a disabled friendso that he could have something to take up his time and make a nice rugfor me. Since I love cats I searched and found ""Moonlight Meow"" at an excellent price for a latch hook kit. I ordered and it arrived quickly.My friend was impressed with the quality of the materials in the kitand made me the rug in 2 days. He had a great time doing it and I endedup with a lovely rug.Thanks!",4 "As advertised. My daughter was thrilled to receive the kit. I was impressed with the price as I had paid over twice that for a similar sized kit in a local hobby store not too long ago. Just wish it would have come with the hooker to save me the extra trip to the store. Good 'ole family fun. These things have never gone out of style in our family (unlike so many other things these days).",4 "Nice project Great instructions and much larger then I expected. Stencil is clear and the printed guide in the instructions is helpful as well. I have not done one of these in awhile but am very happy with my purchase. It is stated clearly in the description but I also wanted to mention that product comes with everything you need except the hook device. You can pick one up on Amazon for under $5 like I did. Lots of fun!",4 "Good quality latch hook rug kit. Stencil on canvas is clear and easy to see. They also provide a printed diagram of the pattern which is very handy when two colors are close in shading on the canvas. Well done ""finishing"" instructions. Easy to actually follow.",4 "Moonlight Meow Latch Hook Kit Absolutely a beutiful gift, larger than I imagined. My granddaughter loved it and is currently working on it's finish.",4 "Fun and Easy This was fun project to do in the summer when off of school. It turned out really cute and nice.",4 "It's really cute but... It's really cute, but it dosen't come with the tool. So now I have to buy one.I was pretty upset about that ,but it's the one I wanted. btw I'm 9",3 "Not for beginners This is a lot of fun, but it's rather large and I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner. Choose something smaller and with less colors if you are just getting started.",3 "BEWARE - CAUTION If you are trying to order the Quilt In a Day Scallops, Vines and Waves Template (quilting ruler) this is not what you will receive. Ordering this item only got me what was pictured, which is incorrect and does not match the item or description. Now I am in the process of having to return something which was not at all the intent of my order. I alerted Amazon that there was an error on the web page but it has yet to be corrected. So, buyer beware.",0 "Great! I have been wanting to learn to make scallop edges on my quilts....this little tool is a gem. Easy to follow instructions...I've already made a table runner using this ruler. It's great!",4 "Don't do it!! I tried to order this item and got sent a different item that I didn't even know what it was. They said there was an error on the website and they actually didn't have the template. Don't waste your time. Buy it somewhere else.",0 "Not Thrilled Although I knew the limitations of this product, I couldn't enlarge it enough to see the numbers. I was going to use this when making dresden plates to round off the top of the piece. But I won't be able to do so. The pitch of the curve isn't enough for small pieces.",1 "Great tool Great quilting tool. Went on line to see this tool at work at Missouristarquilt.com. Once you see this demo, you will want one too. Had to have it.",4 "Perfect !!! It was perfect & so easy to use. I tried other ones, & this was the easiest & best to use!!!!!!",4 "Quilting Scallops Template I haven't tryed it yet but, I will get to it before winter. It did come to me very fast and it was in great condition. I watched a video on youtube on how to use it and I don't think it will be too hard. I will write another review when I use it. You won't be disapointed though it will be a great addition to any sewing room.",4 "Shipping problem must be fixed now! Don't be afraid to order this! I purchased this item from Amazon(August 2011) and it was delivered quickly and IS the item pictured... the Quilt In A Day Scallops Vines & Waves Template... exactly as advertised and pictured. The 1-star reviews are for the shipping problems, not the product. The template is an excellent quilting tool.",4 "The template is made of heavy acrylic The template allows a quilter to make accurate cuts with a minimum of fuss. I found tutorials on You Tube that were very helpful.",4 "this thing really works I've been a quilter for many years and this is very handy for creating perfect scallops, vines and waves. I love the charts in the booklet which take all the math out of the layouts.",4 "Quilting Ruler/Template I love this ruler/template. I recently purchased it and have used it twice on quilts to make scalloped borders. One was a full size quilt & the other a lap quilt. The instructions are easy to read & it pretty much does the math for you. Although, I have not tried the Waves or the Vines, yet...I would recommend this product to anyone that wants to use it for the Scallops.",4 "Great tool! Ordered on 1/15/12 and got exactly what was described and pictured. This gem makes scallops a cinch! Here is a video tutorial I highly recommend you watch to get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIHhTxTpMQ0",4 "Rare earth magnets. These magnets are extremely strong. I can pin a stack of papers to the fridge.in groups of 2 - 4 can be used to hold tools to metal objects.also they are fun to play with.",4 "Nice Mags I bought some sheet metal from the local hardware store and lined my walls with it. I do a lot of graphic oriented work so I chose to do this over a bulletin board which leaves papers torn and with holes.I started out by using black metal disk magnets, but they weren't very strong, left black residue on the papers and were so bulky they got in the way of what I was looking at. The Magcraft magnets are a great alternative.They barely take up any viewing space, they're really strong, don't leave a residue and just look elegant on the wall.The only bad side is that since they're small and flat (1/4"" x 1/4"" x 1/10""), they're really hard to get off the metal surface if they are flat against the wall. I found that they work extremely well if you place them on the 1/10"" side so they protrude from the wall. They're much easier to grab, still strong on that side and look cool too.In all, I ordered three packs of these, happy how they turned out and I am about to order more right now.",4 "POWERFULL! Remarkably powerfull magnets. I used this to temporarily secure a mailbox's latching mechanism-- the small size surprised me.",4 "Excellent Hobby Component Perfectly sized for smaller projects such as war game miniature converting or kitbashing toys, these magnets are a godsend to the advanced modifier. The only potential problem is that they are EXTREMELY strong, and, in fact, often stronger than whatever bonding agent is used to attach them to your chosen surface. If affixed with care and diligence, they are amazing.",3 "Super Strong! I got tired of having thing fall off of my fridge so I purchased these. They are super strong! Almost hard to get off though. I would def buy them again though. I wish I had more to construct cool things on my fridge...Pros: Super strong!Finish that dosn't come offDecent amount in the packageCons: Small!Hard to get off due to strength and size.",3 "They are magnets, of course they work :) I bought these magnets for miscellaneous reasons. I have used them to snap down collar stays, have a latch for cabinets, post pictures in my office. They are small and powerful so they are convenient to place everywhere.",4 "Bought for 11yr old son My son loves to play with magnets and we let him order these with money he had earned. They have provided him hours of fun and helped spark creativity and too that end I think these were a really good buy.They are very strong for their size, but also small enough to where you dont need to worry about hurting yourself with them. A few have chipped and broke in half since he got them, but for what he puts them through, they have shown themselves to be rather tough.",4 "Seriously Strong Little Magnets! Used these for our magnetic dog door. (The magnets that came with the door are too big and clunky to put on our little dog collars.) We've replaced the old magnets with a few of these little guys and our pups are set! I'm definitely impressed - will be ordering more as soon as I come up with a good reason.",4 "Strong Little Guys These magnets ARE really strong! They were the perfect fit for the project I was working on. They arrived a few days earlier than expected, too, which was great.",4 "Strong strong magnets Tiny magnets are very strong, very good value, fast efficient shipping, rather hard to handle at times, for instance if one is flat on your refrigerator it can be hard to remove it. But with this understanding I would definitely recommend them.",4 "Perfect Nice little set of strong magnets. Will work perfectly for their purpose. If I can stop playing with them...",4 "Love It, but too expensive I Absolutely Died over this item!!! But it is too darn expensive, for only 1 single sheet!!! Still, I had to have it, and I LOVE it!!!",4 "I Love it!! I was looking at the Knifty knitter long loom kit for a few months before I actually bought it, now I have had it a week, and wish I had bought it sooner!I have made 5 scarves..3 with fun fur...in 1 week!!I am now making an Afgan using the honeycomb stitch, and it looks beautiful.I would recomend looking on 'you tube' there are lots of helpful videos showing how to do different stitches etc.Happy looming everyone!Carol",4 "Looms are great! I can't crochet anymore due to RA. I thought learning to use looms would help me use my stores of yarn - and make beautiful items as well. I have to work with the looms more, but from what I know already - I am happy with these looms.",4 "Great idea, but poorly constructed. I bought theKnifty Knitter Long Loom Settoday after spending a few days trying to learn to knit with needles. I am a new stay-at-home Mom and needle knitting takes more concentration than I have with a 7 month old around.The Knifty Knitter takes far less concentration and I am far less worried about losing a stitch if I need to set it down. As I am new to knitting I thought that there would be far better instructions. The instructions are great if you only want to make one thing and only one type of stitch. I had no idea which loom to use for the project I wanted to work on or even what kind of yarn would be best for it.To make matters worse one of the pegs fell off one of the looms while I was taking them out of the box. Luckily I found the peg before I even knew what it was. Now 4 hours later a peg has fallen of the loom I was using. These pegs are small and now I can't find it. My biggest concern is that they are most certainly a choking hazard for small children. So, not only am I not able to work on my project, but I am fearful for the safety of my child!",2 "Poor quality I wish I'd checked out the reviews on Amazon before purchasing this loom. While it offers a variety of lengths, they are poorly made. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, I had problems with the pegs breaking off in the middle of my projects. Superglue does not work.",0 "Great idea, but annoyingly brittle pegs I had great success with knitting hats on ProvoCraft's small round loom and loved the loom knitting process. These long looms, though, have caused me no end of trouble with the pegs breaking off. When I purchased them, each loom had at least one broken peg (some more than one), and I've had to Super Glue 3-4 more pegs back on since then. The last straw was when 2 pegs snapped in the middle of a project this week, forcing me to pull out all the knitting. ProvoCraft really should look into using a less brittle material for these pegs!",1 "Amazing, Fun and Addictive I bought this product because of the reviews. I was hopeful, but not completely convinced that what everyone said was true. You can believe it. I've had the set for a month and created 5 scarves. We also bought the round looms at Walmart and now my husband is a hat wizard. He's made 2 and I one. It was funny watching this huge guy sitting there learning to purl.What I appreciate the most, however, is the chance to use my own creativity to create different looks. Combining colors or yarn types to make something useful and stylish. And they don't take forever to make. I advise buying a book on looming and practicing the stitches. It makes completing something without errors a lot easier.This is a pewrfect family gift.",4 "EXCELLENT, PRETTY AND VERY USEFULL FIRST OF ALL, SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH (I`M FROM MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY, SOUTH AMERICA). I WANT TO EXPRESS THAT ALL THIS PRODUCTS THAT I BOUGHT TO AMAZON, ARE VERY VERY USEFULL, VERY BEAUTIFULL, AND HAVE A GREAT AND PERFECT DESIGN. I`M VERY HAPPY WITH THEM AND I REALLY ENJOY USING THEM. THE LOOMS USED WITH THE HOOK, ALLOWS TO KNIT A LOT OF VERY PRETTY DESIGNS, ,EASILY AND QUICKLY, IN DIFERENT SIZES. I RECOMMEND YOU TO PROVE TO USE THESE PRODUCTS.",4 "Easy and Fun This item came earlier than expected. Very easy and fun to do. I am working on a multi color bed spread now. Couldn't be any easier. Fun to knit and you don't even have to knoe how to knit.",4 "Knifty Knitter Long Looms I really love my round Knifty Knitter looms. I like the long looms ok, but I wish they had made the pegs longer, like they are on the round ones. They are really short & it's harder to pull the yarn up over the loops without pulling the whole stitch off.",2 "kniffty knitter rectangle loom The product was not intially easy to use. The directions were difficult due to the multiple languages on the pages. It also was limiting in that due to so little directions and options unless you are creative and a good visual learner(from what little is on the website) you would become defeated and quit. Also, the availablity of books to expand knowledge is very limited. Please make more so people could really get their moneys worth. Also, some of the words that are familiar to knitters are really unclear for non-knitters and once again, without clear visual and narrative how-tos, it will lead only to defeat. Thanks",1 "A great set of looms! This is a great set of looms! They make a slightly tighter knit than the round knifty knitter or the purple long loom sold separately. They can be of even more use with a loom clip which allows you to customize the length of each loom.",4 "knitter I wanted to learn how to knitt but it was too hard for me. I bought this and it is so easy and fast. I kitted a whole scarf in just three days. There are also different book you can buy to help you along. You should try this! It is so much fun!",4 "Quick Shipping and great product! I bought this item for my mother-in-law who has always talked about learning to knit but hasn't had success because she is left handed. So I thought this would be a fun gift. And she loved it and told me it was a thoughtful gift. YEAH! Thanks!",4 "Fun For All I recently retired and wanted a new hobby and loom knitting is what I chose. I own this set and a set of round looms and have not only enjoyed making a hat and 2 scarves but now with the largest of the long looms I'm making an Afghan. I find loom knitting relaxing and love how fast it goes and the beautiful results. I'm making Christmas presents for my whole family this year. Any age from 10 years old and up will love this set.",4 "Knifty Knitter Long Looms I really enjoyed using these looms. They are versatile, sturdy, and come with excellent directions and pictorial examples about how to use them.",4 "Love love love loom knitting! I can crochet like there is no tomorrow. I can't knit to save my soul. I guess that whole extra needle thing really causes me to stumble. Loom knitting allowed me to knit up some Christmas gifts quickly and easily. My son was even able to make my husband a scarf without getting too frustrated. Awesome product.",4 "AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT!!!! It is wonderful, easy, and doesn't break into pieces as I use it! It's simple and fast. The scarf I'm making is (so far) a finger thick, over a foot long, and 5 inches wide (the smallest loom) and I've only worked on it for about 2-3 hours (with plenty of distractions inbetween). They shipped it fast and the price was great. Definatly worth the $30 I paid for it!",4 "Super loom set You can really do alot with this set. Nice lengths and easy to hold and use. Looms are sturdy too.",4 "Perfect This is the perfect thing I have ever ordered my mom loves this she can make everything with this ! At least that's what it seems like she loves it.",4 "Nice set, super easy to use. I really, really enjoy these looms. My Mom tried to teach me how to knit with needles, and I found it very frustrating. I recalled using a loom to make a scarf for a project when I was in elementary school, so I looked for something similar and happened upon this set. I started working on my scarf two days ago, and I already have about eighteen inches. I would say that I have put about four hours of work into it to get that length. And I probably would have more length right now if I had properly followed directions about using baby yarn. (You need to hold two pieces of thin yarn together; otherwise, the scarf will be very loose.)A lot of the reviews have complained about lack of directions. The kit comes with instructions for making a scarf, and that's it. So far, I have found the directions easy to follow, so I don't object to the instructions the way other reviewers do.The biggest flaw in this set, in my opinion, is the lack of a size G or H crochet needle. I have not reached this step yet, but one of the final steps for the scarf requires the use of a G or H crochet needle. Given that the set only has one pattern, and given that the crochet needle does appear to be an integral part of wrapping up the pattern, I think the needle should have been included in the set. I found a very inexpensive one at Joann Fabrics, though, so it won't run you a lot of money to buy one.Overall, I am very happy with my loom! I highly recommend, especially if you find that you aren't good with regular knitting needles.",3 "Easy Peezy - pass the yarn - perfect for beginners and young kiddos What seems like a lifetime ago, my grandmother taught me to crochet. I would spend hours and create a lopsided doily. More recently, I purchased a book on knitting, a set of hooks, and spent hours and created a lopsided doily. I picked these up, spent about four hours, and created two beautiful scarfs (despite the daughter disagreeing about my color choice) only using the included directions (which are sparse and only for a scarf).So easy a four year old can practically do it on her own! There's my sales pitch - very easy and actually works. Free patterns with directions can be found on Provocraft's website or from robertscrafts dot com.The smallest size is appropriate for an adult sized scarf. I used about 2/3rds the loom length for a youngster's scarf. The largest size would be good for a crib blanket without making separate panels.",4 "Never thought I'd be so excited to be a newbie! I just recently got the Knifty Knitter round loom set. And after only a few items made on those, I ordered this long loom set.I am already so addicted to looming. It is so easy, and so much fun, and so FAST! I have completed several items in a very few weeks. And they all look great. This is one craft I can see using for a very long time. If you have ever despaired of needle knitting, have dexterity issues, or just want a much faster way to make items for family and friends, looming is for you.Already I have completed a great scarf on one of these long looms. I plan on being very warm this winter!",4 "I love the Knifty Knitter I am the Knifty Knitter's #1 fan. Every project has turned out beautifully. I purchased the instructional booklet that Knifty Knitter sells seperatly, and it has made all the difference. This product is really fun and easy to use, but I suggest buying the seperate instructional booklet (availiable at Amazon.com or WalMart).",4 "Great knitting for those of us who are ""knitting challenged"" I have been trying to knit since I was a little girl watching my grandmother knitting. I'm not sure what you would call what I did with needles, but it could not be called knit and purl--I wasn't even sure of the difference between the two stitches. I saw these looms on sale and decided I had to try them and am so glad I did. It is so much fun to actually complete a project! Usually I made so many mistakes and dropped so many stitches that I would get discouraged and quit. With these looms it is almost impossible to drop a stitch. The scarves and shawls come out beautifully. I have made everyone in the family a hat and scarf (and it is only May) so now I am looking for local charities who might need hats and scarves for next winter. (The hats are made with the Knifty Knitter round looms that are not in this package.) The long looms are a little too big to carry around like needles and a ball of yarn, but the small pink loom in the package is perfect for narrower scarves and could be taken along in a tote bag. There are lots of free patterns on the internet and knitting blogs devoted to using the Knifty Knitter looms. Provo Craft, who makes these looms, has a great website with lots of advice and free patterns. I know I will get many happy hours of creative knitting with my Knifty Knitter looms.",4 "I am a knitter/crocheter and prefer these looms I am a knitter and a crocheter and never seriously considered these looms. Well, I am addicted to them now. They offer the same repetition and calming as knitting/crocheting. However, making hats and scarves are so FAST. I can make a double knit (and add to that 2-strands at the same time) beautiful scarf or hat in about 2 hrs (or a few Dateline shows I've Tivo'd). Less stress on hands and wrists.Just remember to keep it simple and don't read into the directions which are just schematics.",4 "cheaply made I had bought a single knifty knitter that I did really well with. It was sturdy and fun. I then bought this set and found that the pegs are smaller and thinner than on the other one. Some were loose and moved when I wrapped the yarn and had to be pushed back into the hole. The loom also became concave in the middle halfway through a project. The stitches in the middle were shorter than those on the end. Great concept and easy to use but poorly made. I am looking for a solid wood/nail pegged loom.",2 "Love them! I love this product. It allowed me to create a baby afghan without seaming together two pieces as I had to do previously with the round looms. I agree that directions are lacking, but there is a wealth of information available on the internet, yahoo groups have many looming groups and there are books available on amazon too! Happy looming!",3 "A great and easy tool to use. The looms are as easy to use as they say. It is alot easier to knit a project with the looms than with knitting needles. The designs that one can make following the instructions is unbelievable. Beautiful, professional work.",4 "Great product, not-so-great instructions... I was thrilled to have purchased this loom set just a couple of days ago at Michael's using my 40% off coupon for a total of $12!!! I am an avid knitter and recently stumbled onto loom knitting as my 5 year old daughter received a small kid's loom over the holiday weekend and I could not put it down!!! The only bad thing I have noticed so far is the severe lack of proper instructions included with the set. I spent all day trying to figure out how to make some basic stitches (knit, purl, etc.) to no avail. Even my mother who has been knitting and crocheting since she was a teenager was annoyed and confused with the instruction guide. The only good thing about the directions included is that they had nice pictures, but only included directions for a scarf. I would have thought from the outside of the package that there would have been more a more comprehensive booklet included. There are patterns and instructions on the provocraft site, but nothing with any kind of pictures and very limited information for someone who is new to the craft of looming.Needless to say, I was very frustrated by this evening and was debating whether or not to take the set back. I am glad I did not as I just spent the last couple of hours watching some great Youtube videos including one must see video with Isela Phelps, located at [...], which goes step-by-step through all the basics (casting on, basic stitches and casting off) to which I have already made a sample swatch of all these techniques for quick reference in the future. Isela Phelps has 4 books listed here on Amazon. I am getting ready to order, ""Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom with over 30 Fun Projects"". From all the reviews I have seen online, this books seems to get high marks for beginners. She also has a website, [...], and blog which I will be following closely for more info as I get going with this whole looming thing! Had I not found this resource, I would be returning the set.",3 "wow My daughter in law purchased this item for me from Amazon. I'm a knitter and this was to help ease my carpal tunnel.Pro's: very easy to use, you can knit a scarf, in a couple hours. Unlike regular knitting, changing colors is a breeze on these. My stripes are perfect. Hard to drop a stitch on these either.Anyone, that has had problems learning to knit could really use this in a couple hours.Con's: Like others have said the instruction manual is awful. You need to check out u-tube and provo craft to find more patterns.All in all, this has been a great gift. I've made scarfs, panels for afghans, and a bumble bee toy for my granddaughter. You do not need to know how to knit.You will have to find instruction on the internet. And please buy a crochet hook it helps when you need to finish an item.",3 "Ben Franklin as a vendor The loom is hard plastic and completely consistent with expectations. I bought thru Ben Franklin Stores and was totally SHOCKED at the shipping fees - I could have bought the looms for the cost os shipping! There were two products on my order (one from another vendor) and it cost what the shipping did so I didn't notice the cost until the order was confirmed. Live and learn and don't buy from Franklin",2 "The knifty knitter looms I absolutly love this product? I have made 10 hats in about15 minutes. And 5 scarves in 20 minutes. It is great aboutthe things you can make with yarn and looms.Tauna",4 "Not in stock I've tried several times to order this, as it is listed in stock. However, when I get to check-out, I get the message that it's no longer available.Would be nice they update their stock levels...",0 "It'll Do... So I picked up on the loom knitting craze, but tried out a friend's loom first to make sure it was a new hobby I'd like. Well in comparison to her loom these aren't that great. The pegs are too short and the groove is not deep enough, causing one to spend more time on picking up each row than is really necessary. So all in all, the end result is still a great scarf, I just wish the pegs were longer and the grooves deeper. Now I did just receive my round looms from easy Knitting and they are AWESOME, long and deep pegs/grooves.Happy Knitting.",2 "Nice Gift Great gift idea for a crafty friend/relative. It is easy to use and easy to put down if you are called away.",3 "Knitting knitters I love this products, you can make beautifull projects with the help of the youtube videos you can find on Internet, it will be perfect if the seller put it a video with the product for sure people will pay it. Excelent service",4 "Great for kids!! This was a great tool for my daughter (then 7 yrs old) to pick up knitting. She really was interested in ""real"" knitting but at her age it was difficult due to small hands and, possibly, still developing motor skills.She was so proud of making 2 scarves for her cousins last Christmas!Just remember to buy ""bulky"" or ""super bulky"" (size 5 or above) yarn for warm and thick scarves. I used a thinner yarn to make an accessory scarf.Highly recommended.",4 "My Mom Loved It My mom loved making scarves and blankets with this. The only problem is she lost interest in it. Otherwise, works really well!",3 "long looms I have used the round looms for years, so the long looms are a new step for me. It should be fun to make afghans and the like for my family and friends with them. Just wish the instructions were eaasier to understand.",4 "Scarves, Cowls and Shawls I like the product and the weight of it. I made a scarf and a cowl already and I really enjoy how they look. But I've only used two of the sizes, and I can't really figure out what I'd need with the other two sizes, I'm sure there is a project for them somewhere.I wish the pegs were a bit closer for a tighter knit, but other than that I like the looms.",3 "Loom Knitting I purchased the long loom and round loom sets at a brick and mortar store near my home. Loom knitting is relatively easy for me to learn as it is very similar to the spool knitting I used to do as a child. I've already made a hat and scarf set and I'm still looking for other pattern ideas that are easy for me to practice with. Eventually, I may decide to try a more complicated pattern with these looms.",3 "This set is pretty Knifty!!!!!!! I purchased this set from Joanns when they had a sale....it was cheaper at Amazon, but I didn't want to wait the 2 days it would take for the set to arrive.The instructions were not the greatest, but I found some videos online that made it really simple! I also found a lot of patterns and really great detailed instructions on the provo craft website.So far, I have only used the yellow long loom and I made a scarf while sitting at work...it turned out awesome!!! I just finished my second scarf as a gift for my grandmother...it also turned out beautiful!I will be getting a lot of use out of this set! I have found tons of patterns for different items and different stitches online...just do a google search.There are quite a few loom knitting books out there....I purchased just about every one of them at Amazon as they were much cheaper then they are at my local craft stores!This is actually a very fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon!",4 "KNIT THIS CAME SO FAST IN THE MAIL AND THEY WORK LIKKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO THANKS FOR GETTING THEM TO ME SO FAST",4 "The vellum was good, the Seller was poor These guys don't even get around to shipping your order for a week, and then hide behind their asinine ""policy"" as the reason their delivery to the buyer is so slow. 99% of the companies I've done business with this year ship same day or next day, so I was disappointed because I expected this from them too.",2 "Photomate Printer Paper My wife loves this product. The ink lasts exactly 150 sheets... sometimes a bit more. If you own a printer like this, the price is well worth it, especially if you like photos now, and not going to other photo development places to pick you pictures you want and have to wait until they are finished.",4 "Great Printer I really like this printer. I use it when I want pictures right away to show people. I still have a lot printed at Walmart One-Hour but I don't live that close so at times this is more convenient for me. My only complaint is that the cartridge didn't print as pictures as I have paper! I still have about 40 pages left out of a 150 page pack. But I would still recommend it for people who want instant pictures occasionally.",3 "Epson T5846 PictureMate pack This package arrived fine, as always before through Amazon. I've had good luck with my Epson PictureMate ""Dash"" PM260 and also the used one I bought from E-Bay. It might take two or three tries - if the machine has been sitting a long time to get a good picture.Once this is accomplished, your pictures should look great. I haven't even bothered getting any developed commercially for over a year now. So simple doing this at home! I'm a beginner and use the free Picasa 3 and have been real happy with my setup.",4 "Epson Personal Picture Printers In my opinion Epson is the best personal picture printer out there. The printer cartridges and paper come in one box. When the picture paper is gone the cartridge is used up. You never have to buy individual color cartridges like you do with some other brands.The quality of the pictures is super. The only drawback is you are limited to 4x6 which is fine with me. If I want a larger size I go to Wal Mart.",4 "Love this item! I love this paper. It really, really does come out good. I love the printer that I am using with this paper and everything about it. I have never had a problem running out of ink before paper, and I have never had a problem with the paper getting ""stuck"" or anything. I know some people are stuck on the price, but as far as I'm concerned, it is worth it. When I think of the money I have put in printer ink and toner before I got this pack with it included, I could cry. When looking at the price, just remember you get what you pay for.Margaret",4 "great results I used the Epson Picturemate printer for the first time at a party and presented the guest of honor with a photo album just minutes after the photos were shot. It was fun and the prints turned out great. Clear, sharp prints, but the print pack didn't last past about 20 prints. I recommend if 4X6 prints is all you want to do. Speed and convenience, not economy is the reason to get this printer.",4 "paper of good quality, price a bit high The pictures turn out very nice, with vibrant colors. The ink cartridge does empty before I get the chance to print the last 5 to 10 pictures in the set. Also, the colors turn out matte if I try printing while the low ink message is displayed. The price per picture may not be far from the amount charged when printing in a store.Despite all the drawbacks however, I would still recommend this product and the printer it is used for, because they offer the advantage of allowing you to print good quality pictures at one's own convenience-provided there's ink in the cartridge.",2 "Epson PictureMate The Epson system is very simple to use and produces sharp 4 X 6 prints with fine color reproduction.Sometimes you get lines across the printor even no picture at all.This is due to a dirty surface.It is easy to clean although uses some ink.Each ink refill lasts a long time.I bought mine for $99 and regard as very good value for money",3 "very disappointed Pleased witht the quality of the print however I only got 56 prints off the cartridge.",0 "Picture Perfect I first saw this printer in action at my daughter's house while visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday. She being a techie whipped it out of the box, loaded it with paper, and began printing. It seemed easy to me (a non-techie), so upon arriving home in California,I ordered it,too. It was as easy to set up and I was printing as well as editing pictures minutes out of the box. The color is true and I was able to handle the prints, smudge free, as soon as they left the printer. My only concern is that the cartridge that came with the printer has not lasted as long as I thought it would - maybe the company doesn't put a full cartridge in to begin with? I have a new cartridge ready to go, so will test my theory soon.BC in California",3 "Wonderful Product The Picturemate printer has made life a lot easier. My non-profit group entertains at-risk and underpriveliged children. We dress in animal costumes ie Bingo the Dog, Funky Monkey etc. We take pics of a child with an animal and create a photo button for them. We used to use Polaroid film, which has become expensive and almost obsolete. Now we use a digital camera and print out up to 300 great pics for pennies on the dollar with the print pack that includes ink.The print pack arrived in a timely fashion, in good condition, and at a great price!",4 "A Great System As most people who have ever used an inkjet printer the ink is very expensive. The combination of this paper and the matching ink cartridge is a very economical way of printing photos. I recommend it.",4 "Epson T5846 Print Pack This ink and glossy paper kit keeps my Epson PhotoMate photo lab up and running. The product arrived on time and at a better price than the stores around here.",4 "Good, but........................ the ink cartridge always runs out before the paper. Its not much but annoying. Other than that prints are lifelike.",3 "Paper Outlasts Ink This is a great product. Ink & paper in one. No more buying 6 different colors of ink. However, the ink always seems to get used up before all the paper does. As a consequence, a lot of paper gets left over.",3 "mng and easy to setup Works great for the pictureMate 200 series. good priced toner and system overall, print results are quite satisfactory. just be careful and make sure you are indeed bying for the PM 200 as this is yet another specific cateridge type.",3 "Epson print pack Excellent price for this product. I compared elsewhere and this was the best price. It arrived in time.",4 "Epson Color Ink and Paper pack for Picture Mate Snap The packet arrived on time. It is now installed and producing top quality prints.",4 "Ink Does Not Last for 150 Pics! If you want to pay $1.50 a picture this is the printer for you. We have never gotten more than 35 pics from a print pack. We have used them before the ""6 month"" expiration date, but the print cartridge goes dry and/or jets clog in between usage. We have to clean jets 5 or 6 times if we don't print again within a couple weeks. This has happened twice. The first time we returned to Epson and that was a pain in the rear - they sent us a check for 35 cents for 116 unused pictures. They did eventually send us the full refund. If you have 150 pictures to print all in the same day - within 30 minutes of installing - it might work.",0 "Epson Printpack T5846 Product failed after 50 pictures when it was supposed to print 150 pictures. Cartridge was outr of ink.",2 "Clayton Graphics, on Epson T5846 While the finished output of PictureMate 290 is excellent, the ink cartridge inthe T5846 print packs only last long enough to use 50-80 of the enclosed 150 4X6 paper sheets.",2 "kumquat Excellent photo paper and ink cartridge for my Epson picturemate. The only grip I have is the ink will run out before the paper. They don't sell the OEM ink cartridge alone except if you buy the generic one.",4 "What is looking good worth to you? Expensive per print, perhaps. I have an excuse: grandchildren. These photos go into their albums. Pictures of times they won't remember. I want to look reasonably good in my pictures with them. I have ordered less expensive photos online from various places and I have been disappointed by the colors. Who wants to be remembered looking sallow as well as wrinkled? I can almost always get a better result from these print packs and printing from inside Photoshop or just Elements. The colors are great and the paper feels heavier and more expensive. As often as I order online, I still miss ordering the exact print a family member might want. These packs are easy to load, no anxiety when changing the cartridge. No funny colors on my hands.",4 "Not enought ink. I got this pack because I thought it was a deal to get 150 pictures. But the truth is that the ink is gone and I still have half of the paper left. I am disapointed with my picturemate in general because you usually find ink with the paper and many stores don't carry the ink for it at all. If we buy both together, in my opinion the ink should last the whole package of paper. The quality of the print is great, but it is much cheaper and convenient to go to any kodak machine in groceries stores for the same quality.",2 "Love It! The replacement cartridge and paper for the Epson Picture Mate are great. The prints are amazing quality and it's so convenient. It's cheaper to get this product from Amazon than Epson's website too.",4 "Excellent prints but ALWAYS RUNS PUT OF INK before paper This is the THIRD pack I've used. I read the disclaimer that I should use the inkpack within 6 months. Well, the first pack, I had 30 sheets left. The second pack, I had 50+ sheets left and THIS last pack, I had 88 sheets left. That's more than half.And Epson doesn't allow you to buy the print pack without the paper.Overall, I feel compelled to try to off-label companies. You are paying a lot of money $35-40 a pack for about 70-80 prints. That's 50 cents a print.",2 "Great Product Pictures come out just as if you'd sent them or taken them into a 1 hour photo if not better. My only complaint is the ink seems to run out before the picture paper does.",3 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "The ink did not work; I guess it was old. All of my pictures came out red. I returned the ink cartridge along with samples of the red pictures. I still need the ink, but I don't know where to buy it. I will probably try to buy it directly from Amazon.",0 "Epson print pack This product is very good. I have bought other brands and I am most satisfied with the Epson brand.You don't have to wait for the pictures to dry and the pictures come out very clear.",4 "Great product! A++++! We ordered this to go along with our new printer and everything works great. It is super easy to use and so much faster than Kodak!!!",4 "Good prints, not-so-good deal I've had my Epson photo printer for several years, and so have purchased several of these print packs. Not once has the ink lasted long enough to use up even half of the included paper. Luckily, I have a friend with a photo printer that doesn't require a bundled purchase of ink/paper, so I can give my surplus paper to her. That doesn't assuage my feeling that I'm being ripped off by having to buy paper I don't need, though....",2 "epson print pack purchase T5846 good afternoon, make a purchase on 14 April this year by 10 print pack epson T5846 received the entire order on April 19 and now using three came out of ink cartridges.I need to fix that as soon as possible.returns it I wanted the money from these itemsThanks,",3 "Epson T5846 Picturemate Print Pack Had to buy this print pack when I purchased the new photo printer. You guessed it! The old photo printer I have (that still works, but has become obsolete) doesn't take the old ink pack. Imagine that!!!!!!!!",3 "easy, but doesnt last long if you dont print this a convenient pack, but this is my third pack, but i have a whole lot of paper, and not a whole lot of ink due to the nozzles clogging and such. dont let this sit. print whenever you can. else you will be buying this again.",2 "Fair price I always use Epson OEM ink for my photos. The price compared favorably with other vendors.",4 "Great Deal! My mother-in-law's favorite hobby is to take family pictures and share the pictures as gifts. She prints the pictures herself at home and she goes through a LOT of photo paper! The great deal we found on Amazon made it easy to be generous and we give her photo paper on nearly every occasion. It makes great prints! She is as happy as can be!",4 "Epson PrintPack Great product; would be nice if it combined the paper with ink, an all-in-one. But a good value as is.",4 "Good product This is where I go whenever I need to order another print pack for my Epson PictureMate printer. This is good quality photo paper... just be careful not to put the cardboard packing into your printer... it's the same size as the photo paper, and it is also white, so I have inadvertantly loaded the cardboard into my machine along with the photo paper.",4 "T5846, Epson PM 240 ink & paper I have been very happy with this purchase so far. I have used about half of the ink in the pack so far. I like the idea of getting one new cartridge vs. 6 separate ones. I was always out of one or the other before and now it seems like I will waste less ink this way.",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "excellent product I have been using the epson picturemate printer for several years. The ink cartridge and the paper are top quality.",4 "Epson T5846 Picturemate 200-series print pack (includes ink & paper... Extremely cost effective. Superb print quality. Colors truly shine. Much better than that you get from Walmart and Walgreens. Will highly recommend.",4 "Great printer, need the ink. I am very happy with the printer. This ink cartridge works only with the epson printer. I stop buying remanufactured ink. Always gives me problems. Will buy more.",4 "It's worth it. I originally bought a different brand of ink, thinking that it would work just as well as the Epson, but it did not work at all... (long story). Anyway, I decided to purchase this, because it came not just with the ink, but also with photo paper.The ink worked really well once I loaded the cartridge and did the standard ink tests. I have printed off many pictures (about 90 photos) since I bought it, and I still have not needed to buy another (although i will have to very soon).The quality of the photos are better than some of the others I have used. On the other hand, the photo paper that comes with it, is only alright. It's not the best, but it's decent and it does the job.Overall, I would recommend it, because the ink is good and you get photo paper with it.",4 "Epson T5846 Picturemate print pack I have bought 4 seperate packs and plan on buying more. Produces great photos. Very happy with the results! The ink cartridge is very easy to load and replace.",4 "Epson printer ink Great value for our money! We have an Epson Picturemate printer that we take to events to print out photos and this is the best we could buy.",4 "excellent product ufff I like very much the product. Its very good conditions. Very good brand and i think was a smart purshase",4 "So so very in love with this! I have gone through 3 packs of this product and have always run out of paper before the ink ran out. The color is incredible and better than lab prints. I print out missing pics or extras for the scrapbook and they are way better than my developed prints. Love love love this.",4 "Product Not NEW This product did not arrive new. It came with refilled ink. The Epson photo cartridges have ink that is archival and fade resistant. I can't be sure that the ink that was refilled in this cartridge was the quality of the ink that Epson uses. I was VERY disappointed. There was no time to return as my family was just about to leave on a vacation where we were taking the printer (and cartridge) to a family memeber's house. We had many pictures to print, and we had to use the faulty cartridge.",0 "Average value, average quality I won a PictureMate SNAP at a company Christmas party and my wife loves it. She loves being able to just put in the memory card and print the pictures she wants. The ink pack here is average value compared with the current prices of inks. Where this package shines is including the paper and the ink in one package. There should be enough ink to print all the paper included with the package. Not sure if this is true yet. Only halfway through the pack.",3 "refill for Dash Great price! great product! Enjoy doing business with Amazon. Seem to get best results using Epson ink and paper combo. Beautiful, high quality prints.",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Great product It has all you need: paper and ink. You merely supply the picture card.",4 "Epson for my 4 x 6 printer wow I have had my printer now for 4 years, and this is the only paper it will handle. Since it is a heat seal prosses. Thanks for being there with this paper stock for my Epson Delux PictureMate printer. I do recomend since it is the best paper to use, in this machine.",4 "how great amazon.com is with your orders What I ordered came on time it was what it said it would be and I love it my printer works great it is a printmaster and prints out beautiful photos with great color it is great both amazon and printmaster should get a plus for their service. Claudine",4 "Love this pack! This is a great pack - enough ink and paper to print 150 4x6 photos at home. The photo quality is outstanding - and I am a very picky photography hobbyist. It is a great purchase for those with the Picture Mate. I actually take a new pack and my Picture Mate with us to visit family, so I can leave them with printed photos of our visit together. It is wonderful to have these on hand for all the last minute school projects the kids have or any kind of photo-driven project. I love that these prints have a life expectancy of 100+ years.",4 "Great price/performance I am frequently using this kind of paper for my Epson photo printer PictureMate P260 --> Good quality, the ink cartridgw is just sufficient for all the 150 prints. Live colors, looks profesional.",4 "very good qulity I BOUGHT THIS PHOTO PAPER FROM ALL ELECTRONICS AND HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY ORDER I EMAILED THEM AND GOT VERY QUICK RESPONSE FROM MR. DANIEL STEPHENS AND JUSTICE WITH MY ORDER I AM VERY PLEASE WITH THIS PHOTO PAPER ITS OF GRATE QUALITY AND ALL ELECTRONICS HAD THE BEST PRICE ON THIS ITEM",4 "Extremely pleased! Very pleased with the transaction that I made with this seller. It was fast and the expiration dates of the print paper was as good or better than I have gotten in a store. Will do business with this seller again! The price was excellent and so was the product!",4 "good but not super... I tried out the product and the overall quality is average compared to HP ink and paper.",2 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Great photo quality, but poor value The photos printed on this paper look great, no doubt about it. They look just as good as something I would have done professionally for a standard 4x6. However, the amount of toner in these cartridges doesn't appear to be anywhere near what they are promising. I got the printer for Christmas (it comes with a cartridge), along with this ink/paper replacement pack. I have printed exactly 102 photos, and have gone through both the starter ink cartridge that came with the printer, as well as the replacement ink cartridge. Now I am left with about fifty pieces of paper and no way to print on them. I am not printing anything unusual (just a bunch of photos of our kids), nor were the photos taken at a very high resolution (5M - not sure if that matters).So, even if I disregard the first printer cartidge (I agree with another reviewer that the one coming with the printer doesn't seem to have much toner in it), the cost of printing each photo comes to about $0.38/each, and that doesn't include the cost of the printer itself! I love the convenience of being able to easily print photos at home, but it comes at a high price when you can get it done online or at a local retailer's for $0.12-.20/print. I guess that's why they can afford to charge so little for the printer.",2 "WARNING! Be careful when ordering this print pack! This print pack is not labeled well. It does not say whether it is a T5570, T5570-M, ""270"", T5846, or T5845-M print pack. They are not cross-compatible.If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you should order ONLY the T5846 for 150 glossy prints OR the T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) such as the T5846 or T5845-M packs - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLUThe low rating isn't so much a reflection on the product as it is on the product's packaging. The manufacturer, Epson, knows that it has more than one type of Picturemate system on the market and that the cartridges are not compatible across all Picturemate models - yet the packaging does not state anywhere with which models the print pack is or isn't compatible. This oversight could be easily fixed by adding information to the packaging.",0 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Great photos This pack produces great photos, drys almost instantly. Ink will print more than the 150 sheets. I purchased another brand of premium paper and it does not dry very well at all. I would recommend getting only Epson paper.",4 "Plan to print about 1/3 as many photos Yes, the color and quality of the prints are great, but the ink will NOT last to give you 150 photos. Assuming you start with a perfectly clean set of jets, if you print some and then don't print for a couple of weeks you will have to clean the jets--probably multiple times--before the prints look good again. I guess they get clogged from sitting. That process takes up a ton of ink. I don't even know if you could get a hundred prints out of this if you printed non-stop, but I can tell you that you will probably get more like 50 or 60 prints if you need to clean the jets between printing sessions. That's uncool. They really need to sell the cartridges without paper so one has an option--otherwise the paper is wasted.",3 "Pictures are postcard perfect I used my Picture Mate personal photo lab to print scenic shots taken during a recent visit to Acadia National Park in Maine. The color quality of the prints was so outstanding that you would think the prints were store-bought postcards. A message did pop up suggesting that it was time to replace the color cartridge before the entire pack of glossy papers were used. However, I simply removed the cartridge, gave it a good shake and inserted it back into the Picture Mate. This allowed me to print a dozen more pictures.",4 "The best yet! I have tried all printers and inks. I am a pro photographer. If you want to put ink to the test then use any printer except Epson. Use any ink except Epson.1. Print your photo2. Put water on it3. Watch it smear everywhereThat is why I only use Epson Printers and Epson Inks Period! Get water on it, and it does not go away.Very Fast Shipping",4 "great print quality, poor quantity The photos that are printed via the Epson Picture Mate print pack are great, but I have yet to get all 150 photo papers to be used up by the ink. In fact, I think the most I have gotten out of a print pack was 80. Fortunately, Epson offers a money-back policy where if you send back the unused photo papers, they will refund the difference. Hopefully they will improve this product sometime soon.",2 "Epson Printer super for Retrospective filming The Epson T5846 Picturemate paper worked very well with the Epson Printer which was used to immediately print pictures taken during our Historical Retrospective 2010. The Printer had many features which were simple to use. This was our third year to use this product.",4 "Prints look great, but ink only lasted for about 1/3 of the paper supplied The prints I got with this from my Picturemate charm looked great, but the ink is a joke. It only lasted for about 60 of my 150 sheets of paper. I was printing sepia toned images, so I suspect that has something to do with it. Don't rely on the ink that comes with this product, always have at least two back up ink cartridges.",1 "Great pics Produces real life colors, full edge to edge printing, good value for the money, I can't think of six more words to write",4 "Epson T5846 Picturemate 200-series print I adore my picture mate. For something this cheap and can produce this type of quality, you have to see it.",4 "Great product for price. Love the Epson printer and being able to get the ink and photo paper in same package for a good price.",4 "not the best I had problems using this product at one point. The pictures turned out very bad. From now on I will purchase this product at my local Office Depot.",0 "Best picture printer ever!! Have had this picture printer for years. Always buy this cartridge and printer paper pack. Greatestquality pictures. I tried the kodak paper with the printer once, but quality wasn't quite as good.Pictures turned out a little duller and colors not quite as vibrant with kodak. Thanks Epson!!",4 "Waste of money The ink pack would not print the color blue so the pictures looked like crap. I tried cleaning and aligning the ink nozzles and nothing worked.",0 "Printer pack I love my photo printer but the paper and ink never run out at the same time. You can buy the paper and ink separately and usually I am forced to do so. Getting them together is more convenient.",2 "mixed bag Excellent picture quality, but ink expires long before you get to 150 prints. Also, the second ink cartridge was defective!!!!Tough item to assess.",1 "picturemate print pack The quality of picture excellent but you only get like 35-40 4x6 prints out of it whenyou are supposed to get the amount of prints that the box has in it.There's 150 sheetsthat come in the box. Disappointed",3 "Faulty Ink Cartridge? I've purchased this print pack many times before and the print cartridge ink lasts almost as long as the 100 photo sheets. I just got a message of low ink - it looks like its 75% used up, and I've only printed less than 20 photos. Pretty disappointing! Maybe it's better to purchase the cartridges and paper separately.",1 "very happy very happy with the product, i use it w/ the picturemate printer, pictures came out amazing. I've ordered so many of these already.",4 "Disappointed- Epson T5845 Print Pack. My review is two fold. I like the quality of the photos from my picturemate. However I've ordered the T5845 cartridge twice, both times I only was able to print 50 photos no where near the 100 advertised. That over $.60 per photo.",1 "it's a ""snap!"" Through trial and error, I am pleased to say that the Picturemate is relatively easy to operate. In just a few minutes, pictures that have been stored in memory are brought back to life, and making any adjustments to the photos is easy to do as well. I'm glad I purchased this printer, and I will recommend it to friends.",3 "Epson Review This product was cheaper than the stores- that is if you can find it! Would order again.",4 "Epson Picturemate This is a GREAT product. So easy to use. It's fun to develop your own photos. The clarity is amazing.",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Epson Print Pack I love this picture paper! I will be ordering more very soon. The pictures come out great on these. Thanks!",4 "Printer pack I've used this printer pack for a couple of years and it prints beautiful photos with my Epson photo printer.",4 "Cheaper than local; nice quality pictures from this product I bought this through Amazon for my *old* PictureMate Pal printer, and it was much cheaper than buying it locally. The cartridge fit perfectly, and the pictures were clear and with vibrant colors. Used it for our homemade photobooth for our wedding.",4 "Quality Pictures I love the inkjet cartridge, paper and PictureMate printer. I am very satisfied with the quality of the pictures. I woould recommend the printer and it is compact.",4 "Very professional! We love this paper. The matte finish has a professional look - similar to the Epson Luster finish professional paper. Please understand that with the purchasing the matte paper vs. the glossy paper for Picturemate, you lose 50 sheets.",4 "PictureMate T5845-M 100 pictures, I think not!I printed maybe 15 pictures before it told me your print pack is low and needs replacing!Horrible product and would not recommend.",0 "EPSON Picture Mate Charm Compact Photo Printer I am always on the look out for an uncomplicated way to make printsfrom my camera, but the prints must be true to the natural colorsof life and be clear and sharp. I believe I have found the solution.Ease of use, no smudging and one has beautiful photos to send to friends.",4 "Great photo quality! I use this ink/paper in my Epson Picturemate PM260. The print quality is excellent - even better than having the prints developed at local retailers.",4 "Epson T5845-M The item was exactly as described and the price was right. I have no complaints with this seller. I would buy from them again.",4 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Not enough ink! I really love the matte paper instead of using the glossy packs, it looks so much nicer and more professional - however I've gone through 2 print packs already and with each pack, by the time the cartridge runs out of ink, I still have about 30-40 sheets left. Makes me feel kinda sad - you buy a pack expecting to get about 100 prints but it doesn't happen (at least not for me). But I will keep buying them only because I have the picturemate printer and I love it.",2 "Great studio quality pictures! This matte paper is textured and used with the Epson Dash gives superb quality. It looks like I printed it at the store but better! I will keep buying this product as I am printing more pictures at home now than ever before.",4 "Careful.... had 2 faulty packs in a row I have 4 of these printers that I use for special events at the church. I bought 4 packs of ink for Halloween and one of them gave me the low ink notice after only printing about 10 of the auto nozzle clean prints.I thought it might be a fluke, so I just let it print until it ran out, which was about 20 prints later.I threw that cartridge away.This weekend, I bought 6 print packs and 1 of them did did the same thing. Reported low-ink after only printing the Auto Nozzle prints.I haven't printed any prints from the cartridge, I ejected it and put it back in the box.$33 is a lot to spend to only get 20-30 prints out of a cartridge.",1 "Yes for PictureMate 200 series - Pal, Snap, and Flash! This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and ""270"" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU",4 "Great picture quality, but... We just love the photos we can print at home now but the ink always runs out way before the paper does. Epson needs to have an option of just buying the ink cartridge at a cheaper price so we can get rid of all this extra photo paper!!",2 "Nice paper Nice paper with matte finish that helps hide fingerprints! I do prefer the glossy finish a bit more as it makes the photos look just a bit crisper.",3 "Great printer and great product Pick up the printer that uses this print pack for $35 from Epson site and it makes GREAT prints. We had a problem with the original ink cartridge (lines printing down the photos) and Amazon shipped us a new one right away. New cartridge had no problems.",4 "Just Great! This works perfectly with my Picture Mate. I love the look of the matte over glossy.",4 "Great! I bought many of these to print off all my wedding pictures. Ease of use from home! Saved me a lot of money vs using a photographer and having them professionally printed, and more convenient than going to Walmart, etc. to print them.",4 "Husband's Navy Scrapbook I bought this scrapbook, elsewhere and paid more, but it's fantastic! I designed this gift to give to my husband for his last birthday. I contacted an old ship-mate (USS GRANT) and received photos, anecdotes, etc. to place in the album. It came out great and the album just helped to enhance the whole ""picture!""I highly recommend this album for your Navy scrapbooking. There are so many stickers and embellishments out now, it's so easy to commemorate those Navy experiences!",4 "Photo album - Navy Bought this for my son for Christmas. He is planning on going into the Navy in August. Very nice quality. Very professional looking. Prompt delivery. No problems. Very satisfied",4 "Navy Scrapbook album This is a great album for any navy service person! I am making this one up for my nephew who is in the Navy, for our family draw gift for Christmas!",4 "Product received as described and on time good buy for price when you compare to buying tubes one at a time through local craft stores. I have used this brand almost exclusively for my acrylic paintings and I love that even with only 6 colors, you can make a rainbow of useable colors to create anything your imagination comes up with. Used them just the other night to paint mini flower pots for a friend's bachelorette party. Everyone there was able to utilize this product with ease, even though they identified themselves as ""artistically challenged."" Product arrived as scheduled.",4 "Great My friends & I took up painting & decorating canvases & this paint is great for beginners & a great price",4 "Excellent product First time I've used these acrylic paints.... I love 'em! Easy application, good coverage and color density; easy water clean-up.",4 "Great Paints! Liquitex paints are excellent! This set of paints is wonderful. They give a good deal of paint of some of the most used colors.",4 "liquitex paints I use these paints all the time and find them one of the best for the value on the market and would recommend to anyone using a fair amount in whatever artistic use.",4 "<3! I love these paints...pure and simple.For the price, they're absolutely unbeatable, in both quality and quantity. What on earth are you waiting for? Buy them NOW!",4 "So so The paints came on time and in good packaging. However, when I started to use them it seems as if they are starting to to dry.",2 "Best STUDENT GRADE paints around The price and quality you get in these student grade paints can't be beat.-They're okay when extended with medium. You have to use a lot of them in the medium to not lose the colour. I recommend using a professional medium with them if you can afford it. I definitely noticed a difference when I used Liquitex gel mediums vs Golden or Winsor & Newton.-The pigment load is okay, but will not look ""vibrant"". Some of the colours are noticeably brighter than others when mixed with medium (Pthalo blue looks great for example, whereas primary yellow tends to look flat)-They don't hold up to the test of time well, the lightfastness is not great but definitely better than other student grade paints.I recommend these for:-Art students/any school based painting project-Hobbyist or new painter-Experimentation with new techniquesI do not recommend these for:-Paintings you intend to give as a gift (or keep)-Paintings you intend to sell-Anyone past ""student""",4 "Good Set for Mixing New Colors This product arrived promptly, was well packaged, and none of the colors were dry. This is a good set to have on hand for large projects. The colors easily mix and water can be added to change the coverage.",4 "thanks everything came exactly how i expected it to come. thank you very very much. i will definitely get this product again",4 "nice paint Nice size tubes and good quality paint. Good price. Has all the primary colors so you can create whatever color you want.",4 "yup bought for gf for school to get her by and really not a bad price with free ship and they work well glad i bought it",3 "Just as promised Not much to say- they are what they said they would be- Basics Acrylic Paint, 6-Pak- lower price than in stores for the same product.",4 "Liiquitex Acrylic Paint, 6-pack (4 ounce) Rapid delivery, but all 6 tubes were crushed enough to leak, so returned for refund. The paint is good quality and recommended for beginner or pro. Refund was instant.",4 "Perfect starter Purchased this for my 7 year old daughter as a Christmas present. The tubes are what I would consider standard size. Just enough to get her started with acrylics and mixing colors.",4 "Wonderful Acrylics This is a wonderful set, large tubes (compare to large toothpaste) at a wonderful price! I have a BFA in painting and illustrate much of my written word.",4 "Excellent Paint Used these paints for along time now. Never been disappointed with these paints. Highly recommend to any novice or expert craft person or painter.",4 "Great paint sticks These are long lasting and wonderful quality paint sticks. I love them for stenciling on fabric.",4 "a princely medium This small vial may well be the costliest of all painting mediums but one must always pay the price for the best. The use of amber as a varnish was not widespread, even amongst the old masters. However, nn the paintings that have come down to us where it was used they show an unparalled state of preservation coupled with a sublime patina.Added to oil paint it is treasured for very particular effects and working qualities. These effects might be replicated with other mediums but are ephemeral since they cannot provide the same guarantee of longevity and structural integrity. Alkyds for instance have been known to delaminate. Mediums made with soft resins such as damar or mastic may be easily dissolved during future cleanings.Only hard resins like amber and copal resist the action of solvents.The highly esteemed firm of Jacques Blocks et Fils is the only source for amber varnishes made without driers and other additives that spoil its wonderful properties.For reasons unbeknownst to me amber does seem to intensify colors while leveling the paint surface. It can be combined successfully with turpentine for an excellent retouch varnish or combinations of oil of spike, stand oil, poppy oil or linseed depending on one's needs.",4 "jumbo stitch markers These are great when knitting bulky weight, or crocheting. They are durable and stay pinned and are light weight.",4 "Love these! I love these! I had purchased a similar item from a local store; but it was made of a harder plastic and they broke in the first or second use. These are more pliable, are easy to work with, don't snag on your project, and they don't come open by themselves on the project. I purchased both sizes, and I love them both. These are terrific when you're making something large and have to hold pieces together. Great Product!!",4 "Size matters I have found these markers to be great with my large (15-19) knitting needles. Much better than pieces of yarn.",4 "Love them I have never used them, and saw one of my friends joining a blanket with them and they are so easy to use and helpful, really love them !",4 "Great tool I use these as stitch holders, in addition to stitch markers. They do a great job at both tasks! I keep them in my knitting bag.",4 "Stitch Markers Great product to help organize a project. The locking markers stay in place and makes it easier to keep track of the number of rows.",4 "great well shown item and was exactly as depicted. I would recommend this buyer to all the people i know and use it again myself",4 "Clover Jumbo Locking Stitch Markers I just love them perfect size...easy on and off...they beat out the small rings by a landslide makes marking effortless",4 "Awesome These stitch markers are just great! They are easy to put on and take off. They show up clearly on th eyarn no matter the color. Great purchase!!",4 "Slower delivery Fair price - great product. The only stictch markers that I could find for larger needles. Come in their own reusable pouch - which is very useful and enough to use for several projects at once.",4 "Clover Soft Stitch Rings These stitch rings are wonderful! I am using them right now to space holes in a sweater! So the timing of this review request is great.I have used the hard plastic ring markers for many years and was reluctant to try these but could not find my usual ones. I often knit pretty large pieces with distinct patterns like cables or seeding and can not work without the reminder of a pattern change, (which the rings give), as I am working while watching a movie or talking. The touch to the fingers is softer than the hard plastic ones and because it's some kind of rubber; they have the slightest friction and don't fall off easily when you are not paying enough attention when coming upon them; but not enough to slow a fast knitter down at all. Love that!! Blessedly, in their soft and pliable medium, they don't stretch out of shape or size like I thought they would, or if they do, it is not a noticable amount. But if you do manage to pull one off the needles and they hit the floor, the rubber keeps them close by and you don't have to search for them too far away from where they fell, unlike the hard plastic for some reason. So far, none have broken either. That's another hard plastic problem with aging although I have not had these for the number of years I'd had the hard ones, to compare over time.If there would be a problem for me, and this really isn't one, it would be that the packaging should only include one color OR more rings of each color in the package so you don't have to worry about matching them when looking to buy more. Call me a creature of habit, but I color code the pattern changes on my garments, like cables would be the blue ones and seeding the yellow, for instance, so the multipack is nice for that but aren't enough of them in the package. However, when I am working on a piece that has several cables and no other pattern change beyond cables, I prefer to use only one color. I think it's because of the before mentioned situation. It's not confusing, but my preference. Maybe some slight OCD or something, :-)2- I would love to have access to a size between the jumbo and small ones. I have not found them to exist.All in all, I am enjoying these and if I am not mistaken, did order or buy more at a store to correct the count for myself. I also use, and therefore purchased the smaller ones as well. I think you will enjoy these rings and won't regret giving them a try.",4 "perfect perfect black, not the washed out/faded black; and perfect weight. Sold by MyOfficeInnovations - arrived the day after I placed my order - WOW!!!",4 "No more sewing or burning my fingers! Great help in those tight spaces. I like that it's solid with a metal handle so I know unless I loose it, I won't have to buy another.",4 "Good, but with limited use. I like the idea of a two prong stiletto. It guides well the fabric when it goes underneath the foot. However, it is not very well made. If you need to put a little pressure the prongs will eventually become loose inside the handle. It has happened twice now. The first time, I contact the seller and they were very prompt in replacing it for me. But now the replacement is also coming loose. Therefore, I would only recommend it if you don't need to exercise pressure (i.e. help feed thick fabric under the foot). I decided to purchase an awl for that purpose.",2 "Handy Great for holding narrow edges. I really haven't used it much yet but it great to have it. Really just an extra fun thing to have.",4 "The Perfect Sewing Gadget This is my 2nd stiletto, bought for my sister because I was afraid she was going to steal mine! The vendor shipped the product promptly, and I was happy to not have to drive all over town looking for one!",4 "Amazing little assistant I found out about this amazing little tool from a sewers blog and decided to purchase it from Amazon. Well, like the blogger stated, this is truly a wonderful tool for any, I should say, every seamstress to have. I highly suggest it.",4 "Amazon Verified Purchase Although this product works, it is very difficult to use. I bought it because I didn't want to pay the significantly higher price for a metal hole punch that could be configured to punch 7 holes for my planner pages. Even when I use it to punch holes in only one sheet at a time, I need to press very hard (so hard it hurts my palms & wrists) and it is difficult to open it up after punching the holes to release the paper. Don't buy this product if you can afford to pay for a metal 7-hole punch. When my budget can afford it, I will get one myself so I don't have to use the plastic one when I'm in the office. It would be ok to use when traveling, as it is very portable and light.",1 "Loved it. It is really great and works fantastically. I was really worried that it wouldn't be what I needed but it turned out great.",4 "I love the artograph Tracer! I love the artograph for a number of art & business projects. I use it constantly in various applications:* Art & Posters* Murals* Fiber & Fabric ProjectsIt seems that some of the issues that a few reviewers are having has to do with the type of media they are using. If you read the manual that comes with the Tracer it does NOT recommend using photographs, original or valuable art. You can go to the Artograph site to download the pdf to see if the projector will work for your application. There is nothing wrong with the Artograph Tracer! It does not have fans due due it's portable size. I do have a larger projector that cost hundreds of dollars for larger projects, those have fans. They look like the ones we grew up in schools with (aka ""overhead projector""). My advice is to read the specifications pdf then come back to Amazon for the great price (it retails at Artograph for $99 plus shipping!) and free shipping.Now, that being said, I do recommend that you use a scan of any artwork or photos that you'd like to use. You can also replace the standard bulb with a more earth friendly florescent that you can pick up at any store for less than $5. Mine cost $2.50. These bulbs tend to last longer anyhow. If you're using photos or artwork, scanning them (keeping a copy on your hard drive) can also allow you to ""tweak"" the image in order to get a clearer copy to work with. You can do so by playing with the contrast and other elements in any photo editing program(s) like Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro. Keep in mind that it is the OUTLINE of your subject (rather than details) that is most important when using this projector. You cannot get a decent outline from a photo anyhow!I have been using my Tracer for several years and it's still going strong! I'm about to purchase another one for a friend who does quilting. Guess what...the Tracer is made in the USA (not China!). Have an extension cord handy if you plan to use it in a spot that's not close to an electrical outlet. I like to use an extension cord simply for the ease of mobility when using the projector. Highly recommended!",4 "Good for my purposes This is a very nice solution for a person who is not blessed with the ability to draw. After practicing a while I learned to create a really good sketch from a photo.",4 "Very Weak This projector must be used in an absolutely dark room to be effective at all. The projection is very weak and the area that it can cover from an original is very small. I had to keep moving my original around and trying to get it lined up against what I had already traced on the wall. It is inexpensive and you get what you pay for. If you only need it occasionally for small items, it is okay. If you plan to use it a lot or do any kind of large project, it will be frustrating.",1 "does simply not project well is unusable. does simply not project well is unusable. PLAIN AND SIMPLE DOES NOT WORK AS ADDVERTISED, NEIGHBOR PURCHASED ONE ALSO AND HERS DOES NOT WORK WELL EITHER.",0 "Exactly what I needed I had one as a child and had one for raising my children. Now one for artwork for my grandchildren.",4 "Artograph tracer Product arrived ontime. Works perfectly for projecting artwork.It's bigger than I thought it would be.Takes nice image size.",4 "sort of cheap While it does what it is supposed to ~ the quality just isnt there. And it gets HOT! Not something children should use - unsupervised.",2 "Not a pro model, but just what the designer ordered. I am making signs for a winery and this works great for enlarging and transferring lettering to my signs. I would not recommend it for art transfers or complex replicas such as paintings or photos as the details would probably be lost in the fuzz.",3 "pricey product dooes what it is intended to do but..... its pricey and made cheaply. but it did what i bought it for, just think it was too pricey, but thanks to Amazon, i did get the price i could",2 "I love this thing. I bought an Autograph Prism at $250+ to trace art projects for painting. I wasn't very happy with it. It wasn't able to reproduce images as clean as I would haveliked (16x12 or so size). You really had to maneuver the Prism to get the image straight and where you wanted it but bythen it was so close to the wall (for the 12x16 sizes I needed) thatI was in physical pain to try and trace around the machine and the image light.I took the Prism back and exchanged it for the Tracer which was only$80 and I love it. It is much easier to move and position, image is great, does 8x11 sizes really good. I use it inmy bathroom and set it on my music stand at a height thats very comfortable for me to trace the image.I really think it works better then the Prism at 1/3 the price.If your a painter and need canvas size images I'm going to advise you to try the Tracer. I love mine.",4 "Great product for the price! I'm not sure if other reviewers are using older models, or weak bulbs or what, but I just bought mine and tried it out and I have to say that it's a GREAT little projector! I put an energy-efficient 120V bulb inside, which is strong but not as hot as a regular bulb. After a little fiddling with the focus, I was able to get a nice sharp picture on my wall, in a room that was darkened but not totally black (I had an ambient lamp on a few feet away, which did not interfere with the projection's image at all). For the price I was able to get this item for (half off with a coupon at the craft store), it was a GREAT buy. Yes, it does heat up after ten minutes, which is why I put a room fan right next to it, blowing on the machine to keep it cool. I don't know why everyone is saying you have to use it in a perfectly dark room, though! I have it on right now and I got a great color image out of a book projected onto a blank wall, with the corner lamp still on. The image I was projecting also contained a lot of subtle color shades and dark shadows, and they came out just fine. No high-contrast-only images needed, like some other reviews suggest. The only thing I was disappointed with is that the included bulb came smashed, but that's more due to poor handling of the product, not the product itself.I give this little projector a thumbs up. I was wary of buying one after the reviews and ready to return it in case it was a bad buy, but I'm impressed that it turned out much better than I expected!",3 "useless I agree with all the other reviewers about it being far too hot after just a few minutes. I'm surprised this is even allowed to be sold.",0 "Useful device We're using this projector to transfer drawings to plywood, then cut the shapes out for yard decorations (after we paint them). We made several "witch" cutouts for the yard for halloween, but didn't have this then, so it was a long tedious chore to make them. Now we've used this for Gingerbread men cutouts for Christmas, and this saved a huge amout of time! Wish we had it a few months ago. It works very well, with no issues at all. Just find some clip art online, print it, use the projector in a darkish room to transfer, then trace the outlines with a Sharpie, and cut out with a jigsaw. Easy as pie!",4 "Wow For the price I don't know if you can get a better projector of this caliber. It's window is quite small, but it's cheap so don't be a hater. The focusing mechanism is really easy to use and works well. Picks up color too, added bonus.",4 "It works I used this a few times and it works pretty good. You have to be able to go over your work when you are done tracing. The light is not too strong, but you will be able to see most of the image.",3 "Enlarges Only! As noted by other reviewers, it gets hot fast. DO NOT use originals. Also, please note that it ENLARGES ONLY If you want to project an image to trace onto a smaller canvas, this machine cannot do it. If you want to to trace onto a same size canvas as the original, this machine cannot do it. You must reduce the image first on a scanner or copier. The focus range is also extremely limited. If you want something to ENLARGE and trace simple, non precious originals, this will work. If you want to create quality art, this is not the machine for you. Good luck!",1 "Neat item I first bought this for my first acrylic class two years ago (estimated). I still use it to this day for various projects. The bulb still works and the projections are clear. My only concern about this is the unattractive appearance and plastic parts. Sometimes it seems like I can easily crack this projector, so I take high precaution when handling it.",3 "projector It is a great product for the price. I an having fun with it and it is very useful as a help to create illustrations for kids.",3 "perfect I do not have anything to add because all as is promised is done as should be. Good good good",4 "Good for the price This projector is a good product for the price. It takes some fiddling to get everything to line up, but it has been helpful to me in setting up proportions in my paintings. I don't use this to plot out a full picture, but just to get the proportions right and to get an outline on the canvas to work from.",3 "great value!!!!! This product is exactly as it is described.I paint and wanted to work on portaits. I was having an issue with aspect ratio. this allowed me to sketch from a photo and work on shading (another skill i wanted to perfect).I made a wonderful copy of Dali's ""Figure in a Window"". I gave it away as a gift and the recipient was MOST pleased.I plan on using it to make duplicates of some of my favorite originals (it's hard to part with one's art).I have been wanting one of these... and it was $60+ on Amazon (than at Michael's).ONE OF MY FAVORITE PURCHASES OF THE YEAR!!!THANK you Artocraft! and thank you Amazon!",4 "worked well for my project My husband is building an RV-4 (kit airplane) so I thought it would be fun to draw one on his office wall. It took me a long time and it was a pain to have to move and refocus the image every time that I wanted to draw a different section, however, it turned out very well. The picture I was tracing was 8 1/2"" X 11"" and the largest this tracer can do at a time is about 5X5 so there was a lot of moving. The projector worked great in the dark and I will be using it again;I love doing projects like this so it was a good & cheep investment.",3 "Projector This projector works great for my art projects. I would not hesitate to recommend it; do not buy a cheaperversion as it is a waste of money.",4 "I like it The projector works just fine. Don't know why others are saying negative things about it??? Easy to focus. Yes, you need a dark room but complete darkness is not necessary. Easy to find a replacement bulb at any home improvement store for under $7.00.",3 "artograph tracer amazing tool for artist, love it, brilliant, worth every dime, highly reccomend, an artist needs this and can a lot of fun, a good device",4 "Tracer I got the Artograph Tracer to replace an old Give-A-Show projector that I got as a kid. I use it to get a general outline of art for murals or large paintings. It works great for my needs. No problems with shipping.",4 "Going to the garage sale I'm a multi-media artist and mom, so this would have been handy for a number of projects both for me and for the kids' school projects. There is really nothing good to say about it. You can only project a very small sized image (maybe greeting card size), limited by the size of the opening on the bottom. Its focus feature doesn't do much, with ""focus"" usually involving moving around the chair or whatever else this is resting on. There is no way to adjust elevation other than to stack items on which to rest the machine and hope the stack doesn't fall. The room must be so dark that the user can't see what they're tracing or if anything was missed. In this case, you don't get what you pay for because it costs more than it's worth. For the reviewer that bought it for $4, that might be worth it. I would absolutely not recommend this product and will be putting mine into the garage sale pile.",0 "This really is amazing! I am a stay at home mom working on a mural for my boys. This projector is so cool. It was just what I needed. My only complaint is that the light isn't as bright as I would like. As long as the room is completely pitch black you won't have an issue. I think you can replace the light bulb with a brighter one I just haven't tried it yet.",3 "Great projector for the price Gets the job done. The only problem is that you need to have a VERY dark room in order to use it in the best conditions.",3 "Utterly useless! I bought this because I needed a projector right away, and someone on Craigslist was not getting back to me. Long story short, I still don't have a projector -- and this thing is going right back to the store. Thank heavens I got it on sale.A good projector does not require a pitch black room to function. This thing, even in a very dark room, produced the most impotent attempt at a projection that I have ever seen. Yellow, faint, and completely impossible to focus. I'm not even certain my focus system works.Don't buy this, not even for your children. It's completely and utterly useless, and not even deserving of that one star. For someone like me, who drafts preliminary clothing patterns on the computer and then projects them onto pattern paper to create full-size patterns, or any artist who requires a system to project images for copying, mural painting, etc., do yourself a favor. Don't waste your time with this anemic piece of junk! Now I have to wait until my refund processes (they can take money right away, but it takes days for them to give it back, gotta love that) to buy a different one, and I'll be way behind schedule.",0 "Weak image Even in a dark room the image is too faint to be of any use.",1 "I Call It The Scorcher. I bought this product a few years back, so maybe the new ones are better, but the one I have is somewhat difficult to use for long periods of time.The way it is constructed, the bottom is a square hollow tube, with a light bulb only a few inches away from the opening. You place the tracer on top of whatever opaque photograph or paper you intend to trace. Then, after only a few minutes, the Tracer (because of the light bulb trapped inside its plastic body) heats up to extraordinary temperatures. Within five to ten minutes, it will curl a photograph and turn a printed out picture into a strangely wrinkled landscape because of the extreme heat. DO NOT use originals for tracing that you want to preserve!!!! Make a photocopy!! Also you can only enlarge a sketch that is about 4"" by 4"", because that is the size of the square opening on the bottom.It has inadequate ventilation (no fans, just a few slits), because vents would make more light escape and make the projection image dimmer. The projection strength is already a little weak because a lot of the light escapes through the few small vents on the top. If you prop the Tracer up on pencils or something to give your photograph room to breathe (so it won't fry), even more light escapes and it becomes really hard to see the tracer projection on the wall. Must use in a totally black room: I had to use mine in a closet, and I had to turn it off every five or ten minutes to let it cool down for about twenty. This can be frustrating when you're on a roll. If you don't use a normal light bulb, but something that burns cooler like a fluorescent, this might work better.Other than all that, for a relatively cheap projector, it will do the trick. It enlarges very well; I made a tiny little one-inch sketch the size of a poster. If you just plan to use this infrequently, and only for short periods of time, it's fine. If you plan to make a career out of tracing small sketches onto large canvasses or something, get a more expensive projector.",1 "trace projector Listen to the first reviewer. This thing gets ridiculously hot because it lacks a fan. It does work in a very dark room and the image projected was fine. But after 15 minutes the tracer was overheated and almost too hot to touch. The paper image I placed underneath was also very hot to the touch. I just bought it and returned it.",0 "Artograph, Inc - Tracer Projector And Enlarger REVIEW Being that this is my very first experience using a tracer/enlarger projector, I found it very simple and really fun to use! As I read the first comment, I was puzzled as to why the customer was angered and blamed the projector for curling up a photograph, when the manual (which I believe everyone should take a moment to actually read) specifically tells you not to use original photographs. I'm sorry, but it's really common sense. One customer (an artist) stated that she couldn't achieve sharp focus using even a simple black and white line drawing. I found it was pretty simple to focus. Once I got everything set up I quickly sketched a simple b/w line drawing on a white piece of paper and adjusted the focus, and I was excited to see the results! I don't know. I had fun using it. And yes, you must be in a completely dark room to use it. It's a projector. It needs darkness. Yes it gets hot, but if you used regular paper (the manual even states that you should use copies NOT originals), matte paper preferably, not glossy it, then it shouldn't do any damage to your copy. Perhaps other customers bought a defect item, I don't know, but I'm not complaining. I love it. Especially since, I was able to get mine for a whopping $4.00 at a thrift store!",3 "Really Really Poor Quality Product - Save Your Money! I bought this product and returned it after one (attempted) use. I am an artist and have plenty of experience using projectors and this is the worst I have ever used. No matter what I did this thing could not achieve sharp focus, and I was working from a simple black and white line drawing in a completely darkened room. When I returned it to the store they basically replied ""Oh well its a cheap projector"". So I guess its pretty much known as a sub-standard product.Thought there is a significant price difference the artograph prism is so much better - ie. it actually works. My advice is to shell out the extra cash for a quality product. This thing is pretty much useless.",0 "totally useless I bought this projector for an art project and returned it the next day.It's so weak that after turning off all lights, including darkening the screen of my computer did I see a vague image! It's a joke and please don't waste your money on this. I'm still looking for a better one, even if it means to pay more.",0 "Great Product I really enjoy this product! I had used a friend's once and decided my student staff needed one of their own. I manage a college dorm and we often wish to enlarge items to put up wall decorations and whatnot. This item is compact enough to store away easily but accurate enough to do just what we need it to do.",3 "Artograph, Inc - Tracer Projector And Enlarger REVIEW GREAT machine! The only draw back is that you need complete darkeness (I mean complete darkness!) to see the projection.",2 "not worth the money I have used this projector for several years, and there are a few things wrong with it:1- it overheats and the photo you place underneath will get warped, especially if you are tracing a face2- the size of the opening is smaller than a 4x6 photo, so I have to move the tracer to get the other end of my picture, which is a serious pain3- if you touch it, the whole thing is off and you have to fix it in the middle of your tracing.the negative reviews are true. Don't buy this one, buy a different projector. It's not worth the money.",0 "Not Useful for Projection! I was so excited to rcv this as a Christmas gift to assist in some mural work. It was the biggest disappointment. If you have a coloring book image with bold black lines and you are in a DARK room... not a dark room, but a room used for photographic development, with absolutely NO light, you can see a blurry image. But totally useless for projecting under normal circumstances.",0 "Not the greatest, but works fine for beginners. I bought this because I needed a quick way to enlarge several drawings to start some paintings. I've never really used projectors like this one before, but I found that it worked fine. The image is fairly clear, but the room does need to be very dark.The projector does have the tendency to get hot, so I would suggest not using originals if there is the worry of damage. However, I didn't experience any overheating. As someone who is starting out with the use of projectors this worked fine.The only aspect of it that was frustrating was that there is no way to hold the original in place steadily. At times the paper would slip and I would have to spend five minutes readjusting everything.Works best for small or simple projects, if you're looking for something more versatile I would suggest something different.",2 "A ""glowing"" review Oh my goodness... I searched high and low for this particular ""globox"" and I finally received it as a gift for my birthday. I LOVE IT! It's so easy to use... it's convenient and I can take it to any class and not worry about getting in the way of other participants (which the larger lightboxes tend to do.) I am very pleased with this and would recommend it to anyone that wants a petite, portable light source! :o)",4 "OK for white or light colored card stock I am new to card making and wanted the ability to dry emboss them. This light box is disappointing in that the light is only bright in the center. The other problem is you must use only white or very light colored card stock. I wanted to use this to make Christmas cards only to discover that even medium colored paper is too dark to see the stencil, making it worthless for my project. I gave it three stars because if you stay with light colored paper and use stencils that are not much larger than three inches it will get the job done.",2 "Nice little light box I needed a small portable light box. Not much space around my computer. I am saving my old photo slides to digital format and needed to make sure the slides are clean and dust free before saving them. It is great for viewing the slides. Top can hold my cleaning supplies.",4 "Not As Advertised: No AC Adapter Included The descriptions of this product, both here on Amazon and on Artograph's own website, state that an AC adapter is included. But the product I received from Amazon DID NOT include this adapter and, in fact, the packaging clearly says ""Optional operation with 9V AC Adapter (not included)"". This is really annoying as the inclusion of an adapter was a significant factor in my purchasing decision. Now I have to go somewhere like Radio Shack to buy an adapter, hope it has sufficient wattage, and pay at least 50% of the price of the product itself to get one. Very disappointing.",1 "Artograph Glo Light Box Purchased as a christmas gift for my wife who enjoys doing caligraphy and renaissance type illumination. She loves it and has used it quite a bit since we got it.",4 "A replacement for last one which lasted many years I purchased this light box as a gift for my adult daughter who is disabled. She had one previously and had loved it.Doing art and drawing are among her favorite things to do and she had such great success tracing pictures with the light box that when the old one wore out after many years, I was glad to find this one on Amazon. I may have to buy an additional one for myself. She makes it look so fun, but she doesn't like to share. :)The size and simple operation make it great for taking on trips where she may be a hotel room without other ways to entertain herself. It doesn't require a partner like some games, and can be carried in her tote bag. The price was very reasonable and the delivery was really fast.",4 "Light Box This product was exactly as represented, a very good price, and was shipped well packed and quickly. I am very pleased with this vendor and will definately look for further products from them.",4 "Fantastic Excellent little thing. Great for making small animations on the fly. It's great for beginners. I just started doing animations and I'm glad that this is my initial light box.",4 "daughter loves it this little lighy box comes all neatly put together in a plastic carrying bag and it does come with adaptor and it does not take batteries.......it can carry some suppies with it in it little carrying case the light is decent....for the price...awesome......my daughter uses it for begining animation....and she loves it.......",4 "Don't waste your money I needed this glo box to do some calligraphy while camping. First we had to take the box apart and tighten all the connections to even get it working. The light was dim at best. This is junk. Don't waste your money. I gave it to an 8 year old. Hopefully, she will be able to use it.",0 "i love it i really love it !!! it's so good. a a a a a a a a a a a a",4 "Not bad for the price This is an extremely basic brush box. The plastic seems a bit flimsy, so I do not recommend throwing it in a bag carelessly; it would be better fit to sit on your table or shelf.The brushes are ""held in"" by the gray foam--they are merely strips of foam with slits cut in them and you push the brush into place.I find fat bodied brushes do not stay very well, tending to pop up out of the foam. Depending upon the width of the bristles/fan, the brushes may also touch each other, which isn't always a great thing as that can create kinks. I use this as a shelf storage for my less-used brushes and place my brushes one space apart from one another.",3 "great for sables I have a small but pricy collection of Kolinski sables which I use for glazing and detail work in oils. The little foam pieces keep the brushes motionless and secure. The delicate hairs are suspended in air, untouched by anything at all. The plastic is light to carry, and just flexible enough that it won't break if dropped or knocked against something. I have dropped it, and my brushes were not disturbed at all. I am very glad I bought this box, even though I think the price pretty high for what it is. I've had it a year now, and it is as good as new.",4 "The Best These are great brush holders and I had a hard time finding them in retail. Leave it to Amazon. These holders store a lot of brushes. The brushes are stored lying flat, so the metal things, I forget what they are called, are not ruined. There are little Styrofoam slots which store one brush or two skinny brushes, and it keeps the brushes from rubbing against one another,so the bristles don't get ruined either. Great product. Highly recommend.",4 "ArtBin Brush Case I purchased this box for my make-up brushes because I travel alot. It appeared to be small enough for my brushes so I assumed it was a little bigger than a crayola box. I was surprised when I received it, it was about 13 to 14 inches long and very wide. My brushes fit perfectly into the foam inserts and they hover in the box touching nothing at all which is perfect. I love the box and I recommend any artist that wants to protect their brushes to invest in this box. One thing you should know is brushes with larger handles do not fit into the inserts so you will have to find another alternative for those.",4 "handy Fits most of my brushes. It won't fit any really long handle brushes. My 12 didn't fit, but my 10 did. If you have a lot of brushes this wouldn't due. However for someone who doesn't have a lot of brushes yet, this is a great way to store them. Worth the investment if you like to keep things organized.",4 "Expensive and very handy piece of plastic It seems quite costly relative to materials used in manufacture. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a lot of competition. It holds brushes securely; is long enough for long handled brushes; stows comfortably in my back pack; and has not yet accidentally opened on me.",3 "Great for protecting my brushes I face paint as a hobby and the brush size range I use is 1-6 round tips. This has fit all of them perfectly (I have multiples of the same sizes as I use one brush per color a lot).I will say that the box is bigger than I thought, but that is more me not reading the dimensions: 14 x 6 x 1.2 inches14 inches is kinda long but at least I know long handled brushes will fit heh.Other than the size being a little shock it's nice knowing I won't be screwing up my brushes when in this case, Yay!!",4 "As advertised I'm happy with my purchase of this product. I wasn't paying attention too closely to the dimensions of it when I first looked at it, but it's bigger than I thought from the pictures. It protects the brushes well and has ample space to store them.",4 "i love it i really love it !!! it's so good. a a a a a a a a a a a a",4 "i love it i really love it !!! it's so good. a a a a a a a a a a a a",4 "I love this vellum Perfect and my inkjet colors come out beautiful on these! No smearing either so far. I will definitely purchase again.",4 "Perfect for craft porjects This is a not an inexpensive paper but creates a look for many projects that will astonish you. I've used it with a photo printed on it to create candle jars that illuminate the photo as the candle burns down.",4 "paper jamz '13 Worked great in a laser printer- no smearing or paper jams etc. Perfect for the project I bought it for.",4 "Do not use with Epson printer I tried this in two different Epson printers with the same results - the paper jammed almost every time. Those few times when it did not jam and actually printed, the ink came out so wet that it ran a bit - this was with Epson's premium inks - only the lowest quality print setting (text) came out with out ink puddles. I had bought two packages and have returned them both to Amazon. Very disappointed.",0 "Solid tool I use this tool to hold rod guide while shaping the guide foot in building custom fly rods. Solidly built. Great quality.",4 "Exellent marking on this ruler The best part of this ruler is the excellent markings on the ruler! Clearly designed by someone that knows something about quilting and that it is important to have marking all over the ruler :-) I also like the color that stands out on most of the fabrics.I noticed that the price of this ruler fluctuates. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called ""Online Price Alert"". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on ""online price alert"" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.",4 "TOO Many Lines! I was glad to find an 8"" wide ruler for the quilt project I'm working on, but this one has SO many lines and marks that it's hard on the eyes. I'm using various solid-color jeans fabrics and I still found the measurements difficult to read/match -- I can't imagine trying to use this with multi-patterned fabrics!As a cutting ruler, it does the job, but I wish I'd found one with a simpler design. I just saw a wide ruler at a store yesterday that had basic lines & angles plainly printed on it... but it's not worth trying to mail this one back.",2 "Great for geology students Product is ideal for undergraduate geology students. Image is clear and magnification works well for identifying minerals. Other students in my class paid more for a plastic hand lens from a local rock shop, so given the price, definitely a great lens.",4 "Gets the job done If you're using it for the occasional magnifying needs, I'd say it's hard to beat for the price! Although if you're going to be using it a lot (finding 60/120 cleavage anyone??), I might suggest looking for a slightly higher quality one. The image from this isn't quite as clear as some of my classmates' lenses and it sort of gives me a headache after a while. Also it was a golden brassy color, not chrome, but color was hardly important to me. It's cheap and it magnifies!",3 "useful tool I bought this to help identify antique jewelry and it's served it purpose very well. Seller provided fast shipping and a good price. I have have used the loupe several times to identify maker's marks and to read inscriptions, it's very handy as they are very small and hard to read. I'd recommend this item to anyone who needed it.",4 "Very functional loupe Great for insects, plants, rocks, minerals etc. Clear optics, good light gathering capability - actually one of the best hand lenses I've owned - and an amazingly good price. (Plus it arrived quickly and undamaged.)",4 "Excellent quality & great price Just really happy with this loop - it does its simple job perfectly and came with a nifty protective case (leatherette).",4 "excellent loupe good price delivered on time. As triplet loups go this one works fine for mineralogy. You might want to buy up a lanyard to go with it.",4 "Jewelers loupe I was very pleased with both the quality of the loupe I ordered, and with the prompt service. (And my granddaugter was thrilled with having her very own loupe, which I gave her as a birthday gift.) Thanks.",4 "Hand Lens product was okay. I don't think that they correct item was sent because the one i received had a gold finish and not a chrome finish like the item described. Still, it works fine for what i need and it was cheap.",2 "Excellent tool for many tasks and priced right! I have one of these and I use mine quite a bit. This is a very handy tool for looking at jewelry or working on anything that is miniature in nature. I even use it at times to read the printed labels on electronic equipment that is so small that you can hardly see it.It is even handy to help remove splinters from your fingers that are driving you crazy but you can hardly see them. I love how it folds to protect the lens and mine came in a plastic case that I still store it in.It is one of the handiest tools you can own and I love mine. This is a very good product and well worth the money. I recommend it to you!",4 "retractable scissors I have been looking for this for a while now. Makes it so much easier to have my scissors handy to cut those loose strings when sewing.",4 "Exactly what I was looking for! I am a quilter and wanted a convenient way to keep a small scissors close. This is perfect. I would recommend this to anyone who has this same need.",4 "Sewing necessity High quality, not too heavy. Just clip this leash to your small scissors then to your shirt. Always have your scissors handy while sewing.",4 "Another bit of junk from China We have had this in our business for about 9 months. Breaks down easily. The paper guide is flimsy and does not center the paper properly therefore allowing the holes to be placed in a random position. It's broken down numerous times, which I've taken the time to fix but now it's ready for the trash. Suggestion: don't buy it.",0 "Complete waste of money If you are in need of holes in randomly allocated places along the sides of your documents, this might just be the device for you.It is certainly a heavy and expensive hole punch. Unfortunately, the paper guide that one would normally expect to define where the holes go does not even try to work - it is just a flimsy bit of metal that slides around with no tether, with no way I can see to hold it in place.I fiddled a lot with this thing, and, having discarded the box (who ever expects a hole punch to be defective?), have thrown the thing in the trash.No more Swingline products, thank you.",0 "7 hole punch When I bought this I bought it because is said 7 hole punch.It was not, it was a three hole punch that can be converted to seven holes.I bought the other punch heads somewhere else because I was a bit ticked off.Once I install the four other punch heads I had what I needed, but it was with more hassle than it should have been, and more costly than I would expect it to be once everything was set up.Suggestion; Re title this offer as ""Three Hole Punch, Convertible to 5 or 7 hole punch"" Then list the optional punch heads as ""Associated items""That's my story and I'm sticking too it.",3 "Great Product! This product is used in a church office/ copy room and is very sturdy. This was purchased to replace an old brand that is no longer manufactured. We are very happy with our purchase and have already purchased another one.",4 "disappointed I needed a 7 hole punch which is how this is advertized. I didn't find any place telling me it only came with 3 punches and you have to buy additional punched at about $11.00 each. The hole spacing is on 3/4"" centers except for in the middle where the spacing is on 1 1/2"" centers. Doesn't punch clean on one of the holes consistantly.",0 "Swingling Hole Punch This hole punch was advertised as being adjustable...but it takes a screwdriver to adjust it! I was looking for something simpler to operate, so I returned it.",1 "heavy duty It can handle 32 sheets with ease. I have not had any problems with it as of yet but I only use it indoors. I do not think it would do so well in an enviroment where weather would get to it.",3 "Best hole punch ever! This is the best hole punch ever. I bought it for the very busy office I work in. And it is by far the best hole punch I have ever used.",4 "Love it! This Swingline 440 (74440) hole punch is wonderful! Adjustable punch heads, replaceable punch heads when they get dull. And I can insert up to 7 total if I want. (Only ships with three, and new ones are $20 each, a bit expensive). I like this product because it is durable, heavy, powerful. I took this over the comparable 450 model (74450) because that one, by the online descriptions, can only go up to 4 punches, not 7. Complaints: well, it shipped with a bit too much oil on one of the punches, left ugly stains on the paper around the hole. I think after punching 1000 pages on scrap paper I have solved the problem. Actually, since I bought it used, maybe the manufacturer wasn't the one who put on too much oil.",4 "Weak paper guide This model looks like a great, heavy duty three hole punch but the paper guide is very weak. It is very easy to miss the spot where the paper should lie and it is very easy to get the holes in the wrong places.",0 "Amazing, excellent product I was amazed the first time I used this punch and how easily it cut through my music folios. It's solid and just keeps working and working.",4 "Versatile and very functional. Outstanding product. Does exactly what it is designed to do. The instructions on the paper guide alignment are some what ambiguous but other than that, it's fine.",4 "Great Hole Punch This hole punch has worked perfectly. Generally using it on 25-30 sheets at a time with no problems - easy to get through the pages and the holes are cleanly cut.",4 "Just what I was looking for! In great condition and for the price there is no room to complain!!!!! I have been wanting a heavy duty hole punch for years now, but the price was normally really high. I ended up getting it for about $18 and it is perfect for my classroom!!!!!",4 "The big brother of paper punches! This paper punch is rugged and does the job. It is made of heavy die cast construction and features a large lever to reduce the effort it takes to punch your paper. The weight of the punch helps make it stable and it has a wide non tip base for stability when punching.It will easily punch 40 sheets of paper (20-lb bond) at a time. The main reason I like this version more than all the others I have used is that the large lever handle really makes it easy to punch paper without pinching or hurting your hand.This is a great addition to any office! The only con is that it is large but that is also one of its benefits.It is really an office tool and not a toy! If you punch a lot of pages for binders then I recommend this product to you.",4 "Great product! I bought this hole punch for the local volunteer fire department. My husband is the chief and needed to fill several thick notebooks for training. This is a very heavy duty hole punch! It went through huge stacks of paper with absolutely no effort, And it's built to last!! Thanks Swingline for a great product!",4 "Heavy duty; works well This is a large, heavy, well built punch. I haven't had it for long, but, so far, it works very well, taking little effort to punch through lots of paper. I do find, however, that upon depressing the handle fully to complete the punch stroke that my hand seems to be a little further down than I had expected, with my knuckles pushing into the stack of paper that I was punching. This is not a big deal, but it feels a little awkward, so it seems like a bit of a design gaffe.",3 "Great product Perfect for the home office. This 3-hole punch can handle your stacks of paper effieciently and smoothly.",4 "As Good As It Gets We have had one of these models in the office for six years now. It's big, heavy, sturdy and - if you need to punch 100+ sheets at a time - as good as I've ever found. We use the heck out of ours and it keeps going and going with reasonable care such as replacing the pins every so often. Yes, it's expensive, but worth every penny.",4 "Bad Design- Punched Paper stuck in holes This is a very bad design in paper punch. It is heavy and full of friction. The handle does not move freely. A lot of efforts to move it up and down. The punched paper waste get stuck inside the vertical holes and does not come out on its own. After a few heavy use, we have to take it apart and use shop press to push the paper waste out. To keep the paper from stuck inside the holes, we had to spray WD40 oil lubriacnt to make paper free to move. What a disaster. Absolutely do not recommend anyone to buy this product. I regretted that I kept it too long before I think about returning it.",0 "Perfect! I need to turn out a fair number of scripts each month of 90 - 120 pages each. This hole punch works flawlessly, saving me a fortune in the process. I paid $230 and I've already saved that in Staples charges. For a home or medium sized office, it's perfect",4 "Who needs a great 3 hole puncher? Unlike the first review by some hippie, I have found that this machine works great!! I have used it for lite and heavy work, the loose paper cuts fall to the trays below and if the person who wants the best that you can get without buying a commerical one, this is it..""Who was that first person who wrote that horrible review anyway""?Get this machine if you want 5-10 years of trouble free punching...",4 "It's so easy! I have owned many desktop hole punches over the years, and this one is by far the easiest to use. It requires very little effort to punch through several pages at a time. As a person with arthritis in my wrists, this is truly a benefit. It also has a very wide grip handle with a soft, non-slip covering. This desktop punch is quite sturdy, which was a surprise given the relatively low price. There is a slide lock on the lever handle so the handle isn't sticking up that makes it much easier to store on the shelves of my desktop hutch. Finally, it has consistently punched holes through all of my papers, unlike some of my previous hole punches that required me to repunch some of the papers due to the cut not going all the way through the first time.I am very happy with this purchase and definitely recommend it to others.",4 "Great punch This was purchased as a replacement for a similar item that had been used for several years and many piles of paper. I could have just replaced one of the die assemblies that was having some difficulties, but purchasing a whole new punch was only slightly more expensive than just buying a replacment die. This is a great punch - punches holes well without a lot of effort. The only downside is that replacement dies are available, but just about as expensive as buying a completely new punch.",3 "Office must Never will fully understand why they are so expensive in retail stores. But exactly exactly a duplicate of the ones I have previously owned and will purchase again after normal wear & tear....",4 "Favorite three hole punch Cam action punch makes for easy punching of multiple sheets. Would be better if it had a fixed width paper guide like the older version of the same punch.",3 "Easy on the hands I have problems with arthritis and this product really helps ease the pain of having to punch holes in multiple stacks of paper. Makes getting organized easier on the hands.",4 "Love it I researched 3-hole punches and determined this is the one I wanted. I really like it. It handles multiple pages with a gentle push of the lever. If you want just one hole (like for a gift tag) it is easy to see where it will punch.",4 "Punches holes! Punches holes with ease and rarely gets clogged. Swingline makes a great product that takes little effort to use! !",4 "No Instructions? I may be abysmally stupid, but I cannot figure out how to work this thing. It seems stuck in a locked position and I've nearly broken it twice trying to release the arm so it can punch holes. There are no instructions whatsoever.",0 "Works great! Can punch through a good amount of papers I haven't tryed more than 10 or 12 though. SUPER EASY to punch holes thanks to its design.",4 "It's a swingline You get what you get. You know the brand and it is good. I will use it in class as well as my kiddos.",3 "good design, only one flaw PROS:light, easy to carry/movehandle can be ""locked"" down to save spaceeasy to operate and cleansturdy - survived a drop off the deskcan hole punch through multiple sheets (about 10) at a timepunches holes all the way through paper (no hanging chads)CONS:can only be used if you want the standard 3-hole punch - it cannot be shifted to do 2 holes (unless you use a small sheet of paper that doesn't reach the 3rd hole holepunch slot) so it's not particularly handy for arts and crafts if you're making things that need to be hung up",3 "A piece of junk I bought this because it was supposed to be heavy duty and work better than those little black 3 hole punches that only handle a few sheets. This punch is useless because when you use it, the punches don't retract enough to get more than 1-2 sheets in. If you manually pull the handle up with force after each use you may be able to get a few more sheets in but then it tears the holes when you try to remove the sheet.Unless you like torn paper, this is a punch to avoid.",0 "Not that powerful I wish I didn't purchase it. It's not as strong as I thought it would be (given the level).It's obviously quite big and hard to store also.",0 "It broke after a few uses I thought that this would be a good purchase, but it wasn't. I have used it only a few times and, when it worked, I often needed to punch the papers twice to get the ""chads?"" out of the paper. It rarely went all the way through. Then tonight, while punching merely 1 sheet, something snapped and one of the punches stuck. I removed it and it looks like there was a ring that held the spring down and it must have broken. Really... I couldn't have punched more than 25 sheets total before it broke. I can't seem to contact customer service for this product and it is past the time when it can be returned.Very disappointed.",0 "Overall Excellent Product I purchased this product for home use after using the same model at work for 2 years. I love it! I can punch 10-15 sheets at a time with ease. (Punching 20-25 sheets seems to require more strength than I've got lol, but it can be done!) At home I am currently using it to punch holes for my 5.5 x 8.5 binder. (Adjusting it to punch holes for 5.5x8.5 sheets was easy.) PROBLEM (which is why I'm only giving it 4 stars): As instructed, I lined the pages to the ""bottom"" of the hole puncher. When I placed the pages into my 5.5x8.5 binder, they stuck out and as a result got bent and messy. I also had a hard time closing my binder because the pages would get caught on the mechanism that opens the binder rings. This is only a problem if you're OCD like me! I am now using my uber paper cutter to cut 1/4 of an inch off the top of each sheet. Problem solved! >.< For those of you who don't have a paper cutter, a simple fix is to snip the TOP LEFT corner of every page. **Using it for 8.5x11 binders is no problem; the pages turn fine and fit properly within the binder. This hole puncher is easy to empty and put back together. I also like the lock feature; it saves space and makes it easy to carry. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend!",3 "great item This is a little expensive, but I think it is worth the extra money. I had to replace a number of cheaper hole punchers and it turned out to cost me more in the long run. I like this product and will purchase if ever needed in the future.",4 "Good Product Bought it for college... So much better than the one it's replacing. The lockdown function makes it much easier to store, and it doesn't take much force to punch through even close to twenty sheets at a time. I also like that it catches and stores the punch-outs.The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that if you have a packet that's stapled together with more than twenty sheets (say, 50 to 100) - which several of my teachers have liked to give out, the staple has to be removed first. This wouldn't be a problem, except that it's a little challenging to then find a stapler that'll go through that many sheets when it comes time to re-staple the packet. This could be solved with a cutout on one side of the three hole punch. That would also enable three hole punching a paper that's longer than 11 inches (not that there's much demand for that, I just thought it'd clarify what is otherwise a pretty vague sentence). Despite the minor design flaw though, it's a good product and I'd recommend it.",3 "Great for large stacks of paper! I bought one of these for my office, and all my co-workers loved it so much that I had to buy another one. It's great for larger-than-normal stacks of paper, it never jams, and it's so easy to empty the hole clippings. The lever is like butter just punching right through all the paper you put in there! I would buy this again in a second and highly recommend it.",4 "False Adverising Advertised as a 7 Hole punch It is delivered with only three punch pads so it can only punch 3 holes at a time",0 "just duckey happy with unit and it works very well.it has ease of use,it is very heavy duty,and can by stored easily.",4 "For a student in undergrad/professional school, this is PERFECT I purchased this because I was tired of the conventional three-hole punch breaking - you know, the black one that's more slender in design without the large and obtrusive handle that always seems to pop a spring eventually? Anyway, I've broken many of these testing the limits of that hole puncher's capacity.This product, on the other hand, works wonders for my needs. Because I'm just punching holes in printed documents/PowerPoints, I rarely have to go beyond the 20-page capacity of the hole punch (though, I rarely go above 10 pages at a time for caution's sake). Also, the large handle distributes the force of the punching well enough to justify the name ""LightTouch.""This is a great product. I've been using it for about two years, and even bought my girlfriend one that's she's been using for a semester at Pharmacy School.If you find yourself punching holes in more than 20-page increments, or if you punch holes in thicker-than-normal paper, either go through fewer pages or buy the larger 40-page model. This one definitely gets my recommendation for a student.",4 "Works good This was a replacement for one we had just like it that was used so much the punches became dull.",4 "Amazing This is probably one of my favorite recent office buys. I had an old metal one that hurt my hand to use and would get things stuck in it and sometimes I had to use 2 hands for more paper. This one works so easily and I can use it with one hand with no problem even with tons of paper. When punching just a few pages, it is as easy as pressing down on a door handle, you hardly know that you have done anything. Also, it locks down so that it doesn't take up as much vertical space when storing which is also very nice. Again, though it seems trivial, this thing was totally worth it and is so easy to use.",4 "not 7 hole on its own i ordered this because i needed a 7 hole punch. No instructions were included. It was obviously one that someone returned and after looking online you have to buy more punch heads to make it a 7 hole punch. I am keeping it only because I can still use it as the 3 hole punch that it really is. Also then they can't send it to some one else. My advice - buy a hand held hole punch and punch the 7 holes that way.",2 "Cannot use. Soldered into ""locked"" position. Puncher won't punch. ******Updated: after trying for a while, saw gray on gray arrows...and was able to use product. Great product once you can move the handle up to punch! Would be 5 stars if better instructions.Great handle, lightweight. However, the handle is SOLDERED into a ""locked"" position, making this no more than a paperweight. I tried moving the slider to the left, to unlock, as the arrows showed. Alas, when checking underneath, noticed a piece of metal soldered, making it impossible to unlock the handle and actually punch any papers. What good is a three hole paper punch that won't punch paper? None for me.Great amazon service and delivery, but I'll be returning this one. Sometimes, you just need a little punch!",2 "Love it for the most part Love the heavy duty capabilities of the punch. The only problem I've noticed is that it one of the hole punches does not release completely after the downward punch but I have got around this by lifting the handle upon completion of the punch so the paper removes smoothly.",3 "Quality Product for Price Great for my use where I do 1-5 pages on average a few times per month. My wife used it for work, school administrator, and instrumental in my purchase of this particular product as it served extremely well for 5 plus years.",4 "I love this hole punch I love this hole puncher. I have the same one at work and selected it becuase it does a really good job and you don't have to dump the confetti too often. Good quality, fair price and arrived quickly.",4 "Hole punch packs a perfect punch! I just received my Swingline Desktop Punch and it works perfectly! I will be using it all the time for my work. I would recommend this to anyone.",3 "Sturdy & Heavy duty This 3-hole punch is very nice. It cuts through multiple sheets without the paper getting stuck. I like the locking mechanism on the backside; it allows for the punch to be stored under a counter without it being too tall due to the handle.",4 "Okay for a while This hole punch worked fairly well for a while (perhaps 1500 pages of punches), though I was never very successful when approaching 20 pages. Since then, one of the punch heads has needed to be pushed by hand toward the rest of the unit while the punch is being operated. And now I am unable to get one of the other heads to retract; hence, the punch is unusable until I replace that head or buy a better unit.The handle is nice, however.",2 "Works great but doesn't last long I purchased this punch less than one year ago. I use it in my home business which is tutoring--only one person uses it and it hasn't lasted one year. What happens is the internal parts break around the punch heads so you would end up having to replace all three punch heads and become a mechanic to replace them. I learned, after calling the company, that the punch heads are much more than simply the small pin that cuts paper on this model--it's an entire metal piece that hangs from a metal bar. So, I'm throwing out my hole punch after about 8 months of use...",2 "Worked for a while, then failed This hole puncher worked for about 6 months and then failed. The outer puncher's spring popped out, leaving the punch to be ineffective (would not go back up after a punch due to the spring being out and jammed in). I suggest trying the Carl or Sparco brands of hole punchers if you are looking for increased guarantee of durability over the long run. I am sure this defect is not 100% prevalent but this problem does not seem to be uncommon so I would stay away from these.",1 "Need a fast hole? Having used several manual punches over the years made me curious about the Light Touch claim. I tried a staplier claiming light touch and was very pleased with the result and the same applies to this product. The holes are clean and the claim for 20 sheet capacity is accurate. I have used heavy duty punches but they require much force. One could almost do as much punching with one hand. Cost is a consideration but if you are doing any project that requires punching, this is the machine for you. I would direct the person doing periodic punching towards this and leave the electric machines to those big projects. The dies are positionable so multiple punch variations can be had but this is basically a three hole punch.",4 "Durable and easy to use. I am the ""fixit"" guy at our office. I am responsible for finding solutions to the everyday problems that occur during the business day. About four years ago our existing hole punch wasn't getting the job done, it was dull and expensive to repair. Since I have some co-workers with wrist issues and they were struggling to use the Bates Hummer to punch multiple pages for a weekly price catalog I was looking for a better machine. I found this punch and decided to give it a try. All of my co-workers immediately noticed that this design punched with much less effort. I am about to replace the punch heads. As with all cutting devices after much use the punches are dull. Since the heads are available here on Amazon, I will install three new punches once they arrive and I'm sure we will be back to like new performance. If not, I will update my review. Incidentally the old punch has replaceable heads at $38+ each. Since the price on the replacement heads is only $5.25 each, the Swingline is a much better deal. I recommend this punch!",4 "superior product In my view, there is no sense buying any other three-hole punch than this one if you have many holes to punch. Twenty five dollars or so--even $50 or more in a retail store--will get you a cheap, lightweight punch that will be no fun to use and will be inefficient, so your money is wasted there. This heavyweight punch will effortlessly cut holes in twenty pages at a go and do a lot more than that if you want, while flimsier punches demand a lot of effort just to cut five pages and will jam every time with ten, even if the manufacturer tries to tell you the punch will cut twenty (a cheap punch simply cannot cut twenty pages at a time). Who wants to spend much time punching holes or put much energy or thought into the task? And worse, who wants a fiddly punch the purchase of which will always be regretted? Electric punches cost a lot of money, will surely break untimely, and are not easier or more effective to use than this punch. This punch is a great value on Amazon. I saw it for $75 at Staples and bought it for $55 on here. Save your money buying cheap punches and never mind electric ones: just snag this workhorse on Amazon. It looks sharp, and it is sharp, and it actually is heavy duty and requires only a light touch.",4 "Cannot complain We use this triple hole punch at my office and there have been no complaints to date. The design works well and I have not experienced any occasions where it has failed to punch through the pages inserted. Punches through heavier stock nicely as well.",3 "Swingline Light Touch Heavy Paper Punch This is one of the most useful items I've bought for my classroom. Over the years I've spent hundreds of dollars buying cheaper three hole punches just to have them break within a year. This punch is so durable and easy to use that my fourth graders can use it. I'm extremely happy with the product.",4 "works well It works well but I have since found it cheaper at Sam's Club. It glides through a stack of 20 pages (no more). I have used it numerous time this past academic year and it still works as well as it did the day I received it.",3 "Does What It Is Supposed To Do I have this for home/personal use. In the past, I used it more while I was in school, but now it gets occasional use at home when I bring documents home from work that need to be hole punched.I like it and recommend it. After a couple years of light use, it is working well with zero maintenance.Pros:-I love the tray for the punched circles: it slides out easily preventing the spills which seem to be inevitable with most hole punchers.-The angled ""wing""-like handle is easy to use and makes holding the paper in place easier to do while operating the hole punch.-It punches 20 sheets as stated, and I feel that it does so with slightly less effort than average hole punchers.-Has instructions embedded in it to remind you which way the punch holding tray slides out, which way the paper goes, and item numbers for replacement parts (which I have not needed).In summary, I recommend this item, it is worth the price.",4 "Time Saver Bought this to replace an older Acco Model 300 hole punch. This unit is able to do more sheets with less effort and makes doing large notebooks a breeze. The footprint on the base is not much larger than the Acco, which is good as space is always at a premium.Wish we would have spent the money earlier as it has probably paid for itself in the time saved hole punching.Only negative is the feed tray, this could be a little more solid in it's construction and mounting to the base. But based on the price, this is a small complaint.",3 "Swingline LightTouch Hole Punch This Swingline is a sturdy high capacity hole punch--highly recommend! Item was shipped quickly and arrived safely, we'd gladly patronize again.",4 "Works great! Works great. Changes for size of spacing between holes. Would prefer sliding verses the screws. Biggest drawback is the handle and the space it takes up.",3 "Great Paper Punch Great Paper punch. I have less trouble with this kind of punch to get papers in consistently straight. Great investment.",4 "Not small, but very effective punches effortlessly. its not low profile, but it works, hasn't jammed yet and seems like excellent quality for the price.",4 "A good one! I use this punch once a month. This is better than the other cheaper one I have. Looks good to keep on the table and is very sturdy as well.",4 "So far, so good As a freshman in college, I only use my hole punch occasionally. It works very well, and I like that the lever locks down so it takes up less vertical space on my hutch. I also chose it because of the warranty, so even though it cost a few extra bucks, I know I don't need to worry about it breaking for a few years.I've had it for about a month, and so far it's worked exactly as I have expected.",4 "Came up during a search for a 7-hole punch.... This is NOT a 7-hole punch and cannot be used to punch the correct holes for a 7-hole datebook. Do not purchase this unless you want a basic 3-hole punch.",0 "the best This Swingline hole punch is easy to use and good for punching thick stacks of paper. It's sturdy, and the handle is well balanced. The ruler slides to adjust for any size paper, and the container holds a lot of holes before it needs to be emptied. It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny.",4 "Swingline 2-4 hole HD punch is great I have some A4 size stamp album pages that I wanted to put into A4 size binders, but they have 4 rings. I tried punching new holes with a normal US 3 hole paper punch by taking the center punch out and resetting the other two, making two holes, then turning the paper over, adjusting, and punching the other two holes. This was going to be very tedious for the amount of papers I have, so ordered this Swingline even though it was more than I wanted to pay. I got it when it was at a discount and it is wonderful! It does all 4 holes at once and does many more pages at a time than the other punch did. It is going to be a huge time and frustration saver.",4 "Excellent Not so bulky, easy to use and adaptable. Great for offices where filing of legal size paper (8 1/2 x 13) is needed. (Although legal size binders are not easy to find either). I would recommend it.",4 "Office Supplies The product was I had expected but at a price that you can't beat. This was the easiest way to shop everyone should give it a try",4 "Chinese made version of an old standby I have used punches that looked exactly like this Master 325B in schools and business for 40 years. They were accurate, reliable, took a lot of abuse and lasted forever. Well, this is not that punch. It's a classic poorly made version outsourced to China or an outright Chinese imitation. I can't which say as I never noticed whose name was on the many previous ones I'd used. You'd be better off finding an old used one made in the US than this one. I now regret passing on the Sparco SPR01796 which has seven 5-star Amazon reviews as of this writing and sells for half the price or less.",1 "Don't Buy! This is not a good item. It does not punch 75 sheets, maybe half of that and I have to put my full body weight on it to get the punches to go through. I've had it over a year now. GETTING REPLACEMENT HEADS AND DISCS ARE NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! I even tried the manufacturer. They gave me the part # but couldn't sell it directly to me. They referred me to Staples. I spent half an hour on the phone with a rep trying to track it down and EACH PUNCH PIN COSTS $32!!!!!!!!!. Ridiculous. Save yourself some hassle and buy an electric punch. Costs more but well worth the money.",1 "Always borrowed - not always returned I have to chase this around the building to reclaim it often. This is the best paper punch that I have ever owned. It doesn't seem to like small quantities of paper, but when you put in a large stack, it works wonderfully.",4 "Works great for me! I use this to punch holes in catalogs and small magazines so I can store them in 3 ring binders. It works great for that!",4 "coments... works great for hole punches in a bulk of 5/16"" sheet of paper. lite office work. been usint it daily for a month works great. I would say medium-heavy duty paper punches.Ponchador muy bueno por el precio, lo uso diariamente por un mes y me ha funcionado bien en grupos de hojas de 0.8 cm, diria que para usarlo en trabajo de abrir agujeros medio-pesado.",3 "cardboard picture frames The product came promptly and packaged well. Frames were just what I was looking for at a very reasonable price. Very pleased.",3 "Excellent workmanship The horn handle feel very good in handling, and well balance, of course I am Chinese and learn to write when I was about 8, it is very good product, price wise I think in my personal opinion is well worth.",4 "Calligraphy brush rest Second calligraphy brush rest order. Same as before. Outstanding service - delivered ahead of schedule, arrived in perfect condition.",4 "great pen!!!! This pen is great for me. I do replca taxidermy items for the catch and release crowd. It is so easy to use and to clean. This brand is terrific!!",4 "Excellent As a visual artist, I truly enjoy Sennelier oil paints. They are butter soft with a great viscosity and Titanium Buff is a very unique color and pairs with painting light colors invaluable.",4 "Worst gift ever! We bought this as a gift for our 3 year old daughter. She colored it and when we went to wash it 2 days later (the directions say to wash it within 48 hours)it didn't come clean as it said it would . It didn't even look like we washed it! I washed it again according to the instructions and it still wasn't clean. Finally after wash number 4 the colors are faded enough so she can color it again. It's a great idea, but unfortunately it doesn't work!",0 "Such fun, but promptly fell apart My daughter received this as a gift 3 days ago for her 3rd birthday, and is absolutely crazy about it. I washed it according to the instructions, and the first time it came out perfectly, but the second time, the seams split open in about 4 places and all the stuffing is coming out. She is so disappointed and keeps asking me to fix it, but it really is beyond repair. Such a bummer since she was having so much fun with it!",0 "Be careful My 2 year old received this from her birthday and loves it; however, be careful and cut the loops on the tail, so they don't loop anymore. Her nanny placed it in the crib with her and in the morning the loops were wrapped around her neck and I had to cut them off. They were choking her. I am trying to get hold of the company that makes it to make them aware. She is fine but it was a scare.",2 "Perfect Pony for a 2 year old! I purchased this cute little pony for my niece who lives in another city and sent it to her. It arrived early and in great condition for her birthday party. The hair on the pony is so adorable and really bumped up the rating for me. It's made out of this great material that is squishy and fun for 2 year olds and they get to color it anyway they want. The saddle is also colorable and goes great with the pony. I hope she doesn't start coloring all her animals or else I'm in big trouble! happy birthday Allie!",3 "Fell apart in washing machine My 5 year old just got this for a birthday present. She loved coloring it. I washed it per the toys directions (in pillowcase, warm water, within 48 hours, no dryer) but it ripped open in two spots while in the washing machine and most of the stuffing came out. It can't be repaired because it didn't even rip on the seams.",0 "Gave as a gift... Purchased two of these, and both of the young girls I gave them to loved it. Both girls, one aged 3, the other aged 5, are artistic and it was fun that they could decorate and then change the colors again later.",3 "Riddle What's smaller than the picture perceives, skin is very thin, saddle is wrinkley and cheap? Yeah, you guessed it. Color and Cuddle Pony. I was fairly disappointed and wished I hadn't ordered three of them for my grandaugters. Oh, well...live and learn. I think I will stick with Max & Ruby DVD's.",2 "pony express thank you for this, it was a gift for my grand daughter for christmas, she absolutley loved it and more interesting than just the bear",4 "cute and fun she loves it, we bought 3 the other 2 were for birthday gifts! washable, but 1st time i washed it, the horse came unsewin i fixed it but not that sturdy",4 "Not worth it It fell apart in the first wash. The fabric it very thin and doesn't hold up well. We didn't like it.",0 "Disappointed Bought this as a christmas present for my niece. Had it shipped to may parents and when I opened the box to wrap it I noticed there was already red/pink marks on this toy. I was highly disappointed because I ordered a "NEW" not used toy. I rechecked the box and packaging slip and it clearly states that I paid for a new not used. I will never order again from goHastings on Amazon. This is the first time this has ever happened ordering off amazon and will be the last time I order anything from goHastings....beware they resale old returned products and claim them as new. Spend the extra money for doodle bears...the bears were a better hit with the girls.",0 "Very Cute This pony is very cute, and my 3 year old grand daughter loved it. The only negative I could see was that the colors are not that bright...may not be a bad thing, because it can be washed over and over.",3 "Grand daughter so happy she loved this one because it was a pony and two she loves to get creative. what a buy and the size is awesome just right for a 7 year old",4 "Alex Toys Color and Cuddle Washable Pony I love it! My granddaughters are going to love it. The colors of the mane and tail are vibrant. They will have fun coloring on them.",4 "Looks better in the picture Very cute product. The only problem I have is that it looks so cheaply made when you hold it. The picture makes it look much better than in person.",2 "Very Cute Gift I just received this but its for my daughter for Christmas. It seems like a really cute toy, bigger then I expected it to be. Seems a little flimsy but we will see how it washes up when she draws all over it. If you remember Puffalumps this is the same material so it may wash up well. For the most part I think shes gonna love it.",3 "Good toy for my artistic daughter This was a gift for my daughter's 7th Birthday - she saw it in the crafts store and asked specifically to have this as her present. She enjoys coloring this horse, showing it to the family and then waiting for laundry time to wash everything away and start over.Initially I was concerned about durability of this toy based on reviews. However, it survived at least 3 washes in our laundry machine at regular settings - colors wash out almost ideally (small tint of red could be found along the stitches sometimes), the toy looks almost new. We use air dry instead of the dryer since we do not want to try our luck with possibility of melting toy's fabric. The only thing that broke almost immediately is one of the horse's purple fleece lines (sorry, forget the right name of that part) - this material is easy to stretch and to break. We have fixed it with tread and needle.Overall, good toy with quality corresponding to the price.",4 "Cute but not 100% satified Alex Toys Color and Cuddle Washable PonyI bought this pony as a way for my niece's friends to sign as a keepsake for her birthday. When the pony came in the mail, I was a little surprised. I expected it to be made of a washable cloth, but it's more plastic. The pony is soft and squishy but looks cheaply made for the price. I was hoping for something similar to the real doodle animals. It worked out fine, but I wasn't 100% happy with it.",2 "It's so squishy! My daughter liked the idea of something to draw on that she could sleep with . . .hmmm, I really have no idea where this stuff comes from. I love the pony it's soft and squishy. The saddle and bridle come off. There are four markers and I don't know what we will do when the markers run out. Fun to color, fun to play with and fun, fun, fun!",3 "My grand daughter is a bright child and enjoys dressing the horse up. Who ever came up with this iteal is wonderful it helps a child learn there color & sharps. Lets there minds work to help form the horse into bright and pretty colors. I got this for my grand daughter but also went and purchased 3 for my daycare/preschool as well.",2 "Not Really Washable My daughter likes this - anything horse themed she loves. Discovered, however, that it doesn't wash as well as claimed. She only drew on it once..I washed it as directed & most of the color remained. She still plays with it, so as long as she does I guess it's an OK toy.",2 "my daughter loves it! This pony is great for all ages. My girls love to be able to write on something that is theirs alone and then wash it and do something else. Pony washes up great.",4 "Better than anticipated I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed when this toy first arrived. It looked less than impressive at first, but I wrapped it up and gave it to my duaghter for Christmas anyways. As my daughter has colored it, it has turned out to be cute. She has enjoyed coloring it and making it her own. Glad I chose to keep it now! She's really had a good time with it.",3 "My daughter loves it. I almost didn't buy this Color Pony after seeing reviews suggesting it is low quality. While it is more ""papery"" than a regular plush stuffed animal it is still soft and squishy. My daughter got it from Santa this morning and has colored it several times, written it's name on the leg, washed it herself and rewritten the name. She is in pony heaven. I haven't seen the other brands'color dolls in person, but this one is actually really cute. Perfect for any kid who loves arts and crafts and dolls! (mine is 4)",4 "poorly made i bought this as a christmas present for my four year old daughter and was very disappointed when it came. For starters it came in a plastic case that has a zipper across the top, only its not a real zipper, it doesnt even close so the toy was opened when i got it. Then i contiued to look at the toy and it is made of the weirdest fabric, in a bad way, it is almost paper towel like material and seems like it will rip open very easy, not worth half of what i paid for it.",0 "She liked it!!! We purchased this as a gift to a 4yr old girl and she really liked it. She send us a photo hugging it while she's wearing her cowboy hat.",3 "Poor quality, bad copy of Doodle Bear Terrible quality. Ugly. This is a copy of Fisher Price's Doodle Bear. Stick with the original, its MUCH MUCH better.",0 "great This game has provided hours of for my kindregardener, I would recommend the v-tech and ganes to all of my friends",4 "This book is GREAT! I am really enjoying this book. I have had it for about a month and have spent hours looking through it. The book is well organized and has hundreds of examples of creative layouts. There is light reading, lots of tips to try new ideas and techniques, as well as notes of what materials were used in each layout.",3 "Leisure Art I really enjoy this book. It has so many layout designs, it makes it so hard to choose. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves scrapbooking.",4 "not good this is not the toy of my past. The spiral doesn't stay in place and is way too hard to use.Played with it once and only got frustrated.",0 "FINGER PAINT PAPER GREAT FOR GRANDKIDS This paper has been very handy to take out when my granddaughters want to finger paint. It stores neatly and is the right size for framing. Glad I bought it.",4 "Nice This was a tall handle, and exactly what I needed for my project. Easy to attach and open. Like the color.",4 "not exactly as depicted this paper is thin and somewhat see-through... and a lighter color than the picture shows.",2 "C-Line Clear Top-Loading Sheet Protectors Great product. I stick with this Brand because they make a great product. The item was shipped in a very timely manner. I would recommend the product and the seller. I would buy from them again. Amazon always has the best prices...Thank you!!!",4 "sheet protectors Heavy duty is correct, higher quality than expected. I will buy these again. These are excellant and a super good value.",4 "pearl bracelet I gave this as a Christmas gift to my daughter. Fits an average size wrist.",4 "Quick Turn around It onoy took about 10 days to get the custom brand. I did have some problem with curling of the brand but was able to rock it back and forth to get an accetable image.",3 "great product Yes I would recommend this product. My husband loved how it performed. It arrived on time and I sent away for the head piece and it arrived in less than a week. It works great.",4 "No instruction for customizing iron The description does not say what is in the iron, like ""Handcrafted by yo name"". Better provide detailed procedures. Otherwise I have to cancel the order after checking what is in the iron. And in worst case, they may not accept the return because it's customized item.",2 "Woodworker's Branding Iron I bought this tool as a gift for my woodworking boyfriend. He has made some wonderful things over the years and I wanted them to have his name on them! The service was great. The website didn't explain very well about how I would get the branding iron to say what I wanted (I thought they would e-mail me) but when the iron arrived the instructions were very clear. They stated it would take two weeks for the name plate to arrive and it came in less time. (could be because it wasn't a busy gift giving season). We still need to work on the time it takes to brand different kinds of wood but we are completely satisfied and I have already talked one of my friends into ordering the product for her father. Thanks!DJM",4 "Branding iron This is an excellant product.It gets very hot , so be careful not to hold it on wood too long.I have two heads, one is longer than the other . The shorter one does a better job,I think because the long one gets hotter in the middle than it does toward the outside.The head screws off so they are interchangable.Soft wood burns quicker than hardwoods . Takes a little practice , but very nice product.",4 "good unit but Everything is OK with the woodburner but the ends of the flat brass are too long; it would be nicer if these were cut off close to the words; it would be easier to see under the head when using it.",2 "Wall Lenk Branding Iron I have only used this product a few times since purchased, but the process to obtain the face plate with my information was easy. In addition, I received the plate within a week of submitting my information to the company. So far, everything is working very well and as advertised. This was the best deal that I found in the market.",4 "Woodburning ID Plate I received the Iron very promptly, and sent the enclosed form to get the actual ID Plate. The company responded very quickly and even though it warned me that the plate may warp a bit from the heat, it held firm and did a great job. I did use some practice wood to get the feel of it. After just a few tries I was able to do a professional job. I give it 5 thumbs up.",4 "Papaw The iron came a day early, the head had to be ordered seperately, but came just a week later. It works great, just takes some getting used to. Very satisfied!",4 "Branding iron These branding irons last for about 18 months before they burn out. I use three to four at a time with different logos. Putting a branded trade name helps sell our products.",3 "still waiting for head piece received in about a week from amazon. then there's a form to send into wall lenk to get the customized head. that's supposed to take up to two weeks. called 'em after two weeks; machines are down and will be fixed in a few more days. i am coming up on the fourth week after sending the form to wall lenk. just called and will be receiving the custom head after 4 weeks of sending in the form. i have two projects that have been sitting and waiting to get branded. for saving a few bucks... you make the call. approximately 5 weeks lead time after ordering from amazon. once i finally get it, i am assuming it will work properly.",1 "Good Buy The Wall Lenk CM125W Woodwoking Branding Iron is a good buy for the money.Excellent company to do business with.",3 "A really nice finishing touch After spending hours and hours working on a piece of furniture of another woodworking project, this branding iron put a really nice touch to the job. The company was very easy to work with in helping to create another then the standard iron logo and in really short order.",4 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "super! love to use this when hand dying fabrics for my textile art. This product is fab to use when I am custom dying fabrics for my art projects. thank you very much.",4 "well pleased The product is exactly what I was ordering and am happy with it. Clean, Crisp and effective. I will order again.",4 "Great color and easy to use I dyed a white cotton t-shirt Royal Blue and the color turned out great. The instructions were clear and simple. They include instructions for dying by hand or in the washing machine (I did it by hand). However, it will not work dying nylon (I was not aware of this and tried to dye some little girls tights. They turned out an interesting shade of purple).",4 "Speedball roller I was looking for an ink roller to use in my work shop. I ordered this one figuring it would be a cheep china made hunk of junk. Boy was I surprised, It was USA made in the old style of manufacture. Heavy steel frame that will not twist or bend under use. nice rubber roller that readily picked up my marking medium and rolled smoothly. Great job Speedball",4 "Glue roller Instead of using this for ink, I use it to spread glue when I'm building end-grain cutting boards. It's not perfect for the task, but it works, and cleans up and holds up better than anything else I've tried to use to do this.",3 "Gets the job done with gusto I have put this brayer through the wringer doing direct transfers (acrylic on canvas) these past few months. I was skeptical at first and honestly thought it would have broken by now, but it is in great shape and one of my favourite tools. The plastic is sturdy, and it rolls smoothly. The quality of my transfers has definitely improved since purchasing this and I would recommend it to anyone.",4 "favorite tool I am upset when I miss place this brayer. It is used for many different purposes. From adhering paper to mats for cutting, inking projects and more........",4 "Great woodworking tool I saw the other reviewer here say he was using this roller to spread glue for woodworking projects so I purchased one for the same reason. The best I've ever used, rolls on a pefect amout of glue evenly, reduces squeeze out, clean up during and after glue ups and saves glue. Great size not too big for smaller projects not too small for larger ones. Cleans up with warm water and its like new.",4 "Great for spreading glue! This was suggested by Marc Spagnuolo(thewoodwhisperer.com) as a great tool for woodworkers to spread glue on joints with. That's exactly what I use it for and it's great.Tip: When done gluing, place this in a bucket of water so the glue doesn't dry on it. Cleans up nicely!",4 "Classical Conversations Director approved. We used 4 of these per class. They roll smoothly and work great, even on styrofoam.Great for CC",4 "Not Bad I have one of these I've used for years and needed a new one finally. The pop out feature is nice for cleaning, but I find that the roller seems to pick up everything you don't want on there and then it is kind of hard to get clean.",2 "Perfect for my needs This brayer had been hard to find in shops near me. This one was perfect for my needs, priced well, and arrived promptly.",4 "works Hard brayer picks up more fine details. Not so fun to clean, works well and I have made many successful prints with this little thing.",4 "A great little glue spreader! I'm a woodworker and needed something to spread glue when gluing on veneer or gluing larger pieces together. This little tool fits the bill perfectly. It spreads nice and thin and cleans up easily. Works great for my application, that's for sure.",4 "GOLD AS GOLD CAN BE I use a lot of gold leaf in my mixed media collage work and this product has come the closest of any brush-on leaf to looking like real gold that I have found.",4 "Don't love it... On Instagram I saw someone using this product for their art pieces, and they looked great via photograph, but when I ordered this product I was disappointed by it. Here's why:1.) It smells extremely toxic -- as if it's the concentrated liquid from gold/silver pens (which it probably is, but I wasn't prepared)2.) If you're used to using the "regular" sheets of gold leaf, this is more dull -- I was expecting it to be the liquid version of gold leaf sheets in terms of color, and it really isn't -- it's a bit more grey or silver?3.) I use oil paints, and was assuming you could use it on top of wet paint, but that's a bad idea -- it doesn't mix well with other wet (oil-based) paints, and turns everything it touches an almost "chemical-y" color.4.) if you're using both gold leaf and liquid leaf on a painting, you can really tell the difference between the two -- I tried to layer both, and there was a big contrast between them, instead of having them blend together as i'd hoped.All of this being said, I think my bad experience was due to my own user error, which is why I decided to write about this! If you're trying to paint on top of something that is dry, or are looking for a 2-dimensional gold feel, I could see where this would be great! It might even work better on top of acrylics, i'm not sure! I've seen pictures on instagram where artists use it to fill in entire backgrounds, and it seems to look great, so I think using this depends on your objectives! That being said, I personally really recommend the traditional gold leaf sheets, due to the richness and warmth of their appearance.",2 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "Mundial delivers in a big way! Great snippers, but they are much bigger and bulkier than I expected. I'll keep them but not for the reason I purchased them.",2 "Mundial Red Dot if U SEW! This is my second pair....the first pair lasted about 10 years....maybe more....I forget....but so easy when you are sewing and so simple to use....and soft to the touch....I just love and reccomend this to anyone.....Sewing Quilting....or Cross Stitch....so simple.....try them!",4 "Not as great as I thought they would be I am a very avid sewer. I make hats, purses, accessories and clothing. I need scissors that do what I ask. I had a pair of Fiskars left handed scissors, but because of a short term memory problem could not for the life of me find them. I thought perhaps it was time for a change in my scissor choice.I can not cut as smoothly with this pair of scissors. If I cut through one piece of material, the scissors cuts fine. When I cut through two layers of fabric, anywhere from cotton to chiffon the scissors stutters. I had them sharpened and this did improve some of the cutting ability. I still miss my Fiskars which despite their inexpensiveness worked great for me.",3 "real left handed scissors Some scissors are labeled ""left handed"" but are really neutral in that respect, that is equally useable by left or right hands. These scissors are truly left handed, and seem to be of very nice quality.",4 "True left-handed scissors, fantastic! In my 33 years I've always used right-handed scissors with my left hand. They range from passable to very uncomfortable. Even what Fiskars calls left-handed scissors use the same blade overlap as their right-handed line (much less costly to produce). What I like about the Red Dot lefty scissors is that everything is reversed from the right-handed type, including the blade overlap. The result is you can see what you're trying to cut and it's much easier to hold the line.I highly recommend these to any lefty. Also, it's fun to give these to a right-handed person to show them how badly right-handed scissors suck for lefties.",4 "Left-handed one loves this Quality Product These scissors are worth the few extra bucks, especially compared to what you can find in your average department store. I think these scissors were my boyfriend's favorite gift this year. For several minutes after opening them, he went around the house and cut all kinds of materials to see how they worked. He was giddy as a school kid, and there wasn't much of anything he couldn't cut with these. Great product!",4 "Best Left-handed scissors! I have been using this brand of scissors for years, they are sharp, come left-handed, and my previous pair lasted over 10 years. I highly recommend these for lefties or righties!",4 "the mundial This is the excalibur of the scissor world. my kids know not to mess with dad's mundial scissors. This is the only pair of scissors I've actually cut myself with, while cleaning tape residue off the blade. Sharp, sharp, sharp! I wish everything I owned worked as well as these.",4 "You should have seen the smile on her face! My daughter is a lefty and has never been able to cut very well --- you should see the wrapping paper during Christmas time! After watching her struggle to cut the paper this year for gift wrapping, I finally understood what she meant when she said she could never get scissors to "work correctly" for her. So I decided to get her a pair of "TRUE" left-handed scissors where the blades are reversed (not all "lefty" scissors reverse their blades). Well, when they arrived, I gave them to her and she was a bit confused about why I bought her a pair of scissors as a "gift" --- she opened them and cut a piece of paper lying nearby --- as she began to cut, a HUGE smile spread across her face -- this was the FIRST time she had ever used a pair of scissors that "worked correctly" for her. She was amazed at how easy cutting really was.",4 "Great left handed scissors One of my kids is left-handed and struggles with my fabric shears. These are very sharp and cut fabric very well. It has made her sewing much less frustrating for both of us.",4 "My lefty husband thinks these are great! A good scissor, especially for the price. Nice weight and size, sharp all the way to the tip, nice handles.",4 "very sharp these aren'tsharp, true left handed scissors. I am very left handed and I struggle with scissors that can be used either right or left handed. These worked wonderfully! I was easily able to cut sleeves off of a thick denim jacket. the cut was very smooth. I highly recommend these.",4 "GREAT pair of scissors! Being a ""lefty"" I need to have a nice pair of scissors for all the sewing I do.My current scissors were at least 30 years old and even after several sharpenings, I felt it was time for a new pair. These are fabulous! VERY sharp and true ""lefty"" oriented scissors! GREAT find!",4 "Tape Description when I bought it said it had centimeters on the other side, had only inches and needed the centimeters.",1 "BP 662 I rate as fair. I have better scissors. BP 662 I rate as fair. I have better scissors.But they were not expensive.",2 "Great, comfy scissors. I have a pair of classic Ginghers as well and I must say, that chrome handle just isn't much fun to use after a few hours. These Mundials have a nice molded handle and I find myself reaching for them over the heavier, more expensive pair. As with all of my fabric cutting tools, I reserve them for ONLY cutting fabric and they hold a great edge. This blade length is great for moderate detail work as well.",4 "Great Scissors - Fantastic Customer Service I have had a pair of these scissors for 20 years - they are fantastic. They are lightweight, oh so comfortable and easy to maneuver. They cut all the way to the end of the blade. I guard mine closely, my kids (and husband) knew they were not allowed to use the 'black handled' scissors for anything! I recently got a new pair and they are just as good! They come with a lifetime warranty, and they mean it! You can't go wrong with these scissors.",4 "Can't go wrong with these! I'll keep this short and sweet. I've had these for about 7 years now and they work just like the perfect scissors should. The cut is always perfect and I have not had to tighten them ever. Let just say these scissors are the ones I always dream about when I need to cut somthing, and when they are lost you would not believe how ticked off I get!",4 "Super Scissors! This scissors was a replacement for almost the same model made by this company years ago. I was surprised at the low the price and I hope it lasts as long as the first one. It is lightweight, comfortable to use and cuts well. I would definitely recommend this scissors to anyone who does a lot of sewing.",4 "Ok, but, not great - Consider the Fiskars 1400 DuraSharp #7 I was looking for a reasonably inexpensive par of sheers for cutting hair. These will do the job, but, I think the Fiskars 1400 DuraSharp No 7 Barber Scissors at about half the price do a better job. The Fiskars are not serrated like the Mundial sheers, so the cutting action is a tad smoother. Of course, you can spend a lot more on hair cutting sheers as well...",2 "Good but not sturdy These scissors are not very sturdy. When cutting hair the hair catches between the blades and binds. You will have to find the right amount to cut at a time.",2 "OK But Not Great Scissors blades are OK, but the action is a little stiff. Maybe there's a way to lubricate it, but the vendor did not provide any information regarding this.",2 "The Useless Precaution I got these Barber Shears to cut people's hair at night for a few extra dollars to pay for cheese. They are pretty basic but sharp. I wasn't paying attention and I got a man's ear pretty badly. I would have liked to see these without such sharp ends.",2 "great haircutting scissors These little scissors have been a great help with cutting my son's hair, as well as clipping the burs out of my dogs coat (when he gets out into the field and comes home covered!) So far, they are keeping their edge very well. Great item, especially for the reasonable price.Terrific seller, great product!",4 "Scissors for hair We liked this item. We use it to trim our 2 year olds hair. Note that the ends are pointy which makes me a little nervous when I am trying to cut his hair; otherwise great.",3 "Great value for the price - no complaints Works well. Does the job. Sharp enough. Haven't noticed anything less than 5-star in its function. Great quality finish and presentation too. Looks like a slick pair of scissors. Recommended!",4 "A+ I just used my shears for the first time yesterday... LOVE THEM!!! And they have a lifetime guarantee!!!",4 "Heavy, good quality pinking shears I'm not a professional seamstress and haven't used these for long, but they are nice and heavy and cut cleanly. For right-hand use, the handles are matte black plastic and comfortable enough. If I was going to be cutting for hours and hours I might want a larger grip, I have petite fingers and it's a snug fit. The action catches/resists a little, but maybe that's the way all pinking shears need to be? I'm not an expert. But these are just fine.",3 "Satisfied For the price, this is a decent pair of shears. Comes with a lifetime guarantee, so I am guessing the company stands behind their product. I haven't had them for long, so will have to update this review in a few months.",3 "Perfect for canine face clipping. I have had these scissors for many years. I use them for trimming around dog's faces where you never want to risk eye damage by using a pointed pair of scissors. They have stayed sharp over the years; I have yet to resharpen them.",4 "Flimsy Very lightweight; doesn't feel like a quality product. I have the Gingher pocket scissors & love them, so would rather pay the extra money for another pair of those. I lhave lots of Gingher scissors, & I love that I can send them to the factory for sharpening & readjustment when necessary. I have dropped scissors a couple of times & I would rather be able to get them readjusted than to have to buy another pair.",1 "Top Drawer Perfect to have in your pocket ready for anything.....I'm a chef and they come in handy VERY often. Always a part of my daily 'mise en place' in my pockets along with a sharpie, a pen, a peeler, notebook and a bench scraper.",4 "Great starter set. Everything you need to get started and everything is of good quality. I couldn't find a set this comprehensive that included a small easel in town at any local art supply shops. The price is good and the case has lots of room to store your other watercolour stuff as well. Great for kids or adults alike.",4 "Wyoming My granddaugther loved this set. She is just getting into water colors and thought the entire set was superb. She really loved the easle as it was very portable, but great for placing on the grounds, floors, etc., as she painted.",4 "Excellent product! Great price. We received the watercolor kit very quickly and have been very pleased with it. The price was great, and the quality is very good. We are very pleased with the stand that comes with it, and the way it all fits neatly in the bag. Thanks for a good product and excellent service.",4 "Just What We Wanted I bought this for my 8-year-old daughter for Christmas. She has used it several times and really enjoys it. It was exactly as advertised.",4 "great Just as described, my son was very happy with this product when he opened the package. Well worth the money.",4 "A lot for the money. I haven't painted in ages. This set made it easy to get started again. One thing, I have no idea how to set up the easel, and there are no instructions included! Yah, it's been that long! Also, it would have been great if there was some masking product included (to protect the white areas of your watercolor paintings), but there was none. Otherwise, I'm really happy with this purchase.",3 "Embroidery Scissors I owned a pair of these scissors and mistakingly packed them into my carry-on luggage. Needless to say, they were confiscated by airport security. I was devastated and needed another pair, pronto! I can't live without them. These are, by far, the most precise cutting instrument on the market today. They rate as good as J.A. Henckels knives.I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality scissor.",4 "sharp, works well These are nice scissors that are sharp and cut well. I wish they had a cover on them though.",3 "Excellent scissors I would recommend these scissors to anyone who wants a nice sharp pair with a very fine point, very good quality",4 "Not So Hot As a left hander I didn't find a difference in these scissors. THey don't do a very good job cutting either.",1 "Save Your Money I compared these scissors to a right hand pair and could find no difference but the price. Save your money and buy a cheap pair at your local store.",2 "Not as good as they were I previously owned a pair of these scissors and thought they were the best scissors made. With that in mind i ordered a few more pair and found that the new version is substantially inferior to the old pair. The were not created to cut against each other but rather to cut beside each other which allows thicker material to open the blades and be trapped between rather than being cut. They are also quite a bit lighter in weight and therefore making it easier for material to spread them apart and avoid being cut.",1 "Mundial BP690 Red Dot 9 1/2"" Shears I have one Mundial Red Dot shears that I bought 10 years ago and I'm still using it. The design is excellent, compared to my other shears. It can cut thick material no problems. I like it so much I just bought another one for my mother.",4 "Great Scissors - and Great Customer Service! I got a pair of these because I have an 8 1/2"" pair and couldn't resist the price for the 9 1/2"". The 8 1/2"" are still my favorite, but only because the 9 1/2"" are substantially heavier scissors. They are great for cutting heavy fabric, etc. They come with a lifetime warranty and they stand behind it - great customer service!",4 "Very ergonomic We use these sissors to cut the edges of crocodile leather (bone) in our industry... works great and are the only ones that last longer. the handle is very ergonomic but if you use it all day long (cutting thik leather) it will eventualy hurt your hand...",4 "Dressmaker Shears Since I haven't bought Dressmaker Shears in many years, I was a little apprehensive about buying this item. Since receiving it I have been more that satisfied with it's performance & comfort in my hand.",4 "recommended by experts These were recommended to me by the folks at Sewingly Yours in Lewisville, NC. I'm new to sewing, but I like them :)",4 "By far the best scissors I've ever tried! When I went to take a beginner sewing class at my local fabric store, I had never sewn before and didn't have a clue what scissors to buy. I asked the ladies at the cutting counter which scissors they would recommend and the lady was using these and said that they were her favorite. I bought them and have been extremely happy with them ever since. They are fairly light weight and very comfortable to hold. I later bought a pair of Tonic brand scissorsTonic Studios 839 Kushgrip 8-1/2-Inch Left Hand General Purpose Scissorsbecause of their pretty color and cushy grip. They were terrible and wouldn't even cut through a double layer of knit fabric. I have cut many types of fabrics with these with no problem and many of those were double layered. So, if you're looking for a good pair of sewing scissors, you should really give these a try.",4 "Great buy This is a great find, I have been looking for these scissors for about a year and I was thrilled to find them on Amazon, and at a great price. Super!",4 "Mundial BP1860-1 CushionSoft 8-1/2-Inch Dr... I cut one segment of fabric from a pattern that had 9 segments to cut, and gave the pair to my 9 and 6 year old great grandchilren to use ... since I am trying to teach them to sew.Of course, my pair may not be true of all these scissors, but I would recommend a pair of fiskar scissors from Walmart which would be about the same price. I say fiskars because the fabric shop down the street use a pair of fiskars to cut the lengths of fabric they sell ... although they also have the same Mundial scissor for sale hanging on their wall display.",2 "Lovely Aside from having some scuff marks on the handle, these scissors work just fine. I haven't had any problems and they look lovely.",3 "Pink junk Am I sad that I paid $15 for these! The color is lovely, but the scissors are not. The glue holding the soft handles to the metal scissors appears to have oozed out and the handles are loose. These are UNSAFE to use, people! I wouldn't trust them to cut more than one piece of paper at a time and nothing made of anything else. I've been ripped again.",0 "PINK accented scissors These are great scissors. I love PINK so the color is a bonus.",4 "Doesn't cut through even the lightest of fabrics These are extremely dull straight out the package. It won't cut through two layers of gingham. Complete junk if using for sewing, and isn't tht what most prople use pinking shears for?",1 "not sharp enough I wanted a lightweight pinking shears. the handles are comfortable but I went back to my super heavy ones for cutting- maybe I'll use these on paper or something.",2 "Good scissors It cuts papers, plastic, those annoying hard plastic package stuff especially, quite sharply. I am very satisfied with the product.",4 "Great scissors I got these for my wife for scrapbooking a year ago for Christmas. After a year of heavy use they are still in perfect working order. Very precise cutting, sharp and a nice, tight fulcrum.The go-to tool in my wife's scrapbooking toolbox.",4 "Alvin Pro Drafting Triangle These triangles are great. They are transparent and orange in color. They have a high contrast between paper and your lines. Easy to line up. Shipped quickly too.",4 "Lasts a looong time! I bought these scissors over 15 years ago at a craft store and remember being annoyed at paying $20 for them! They have paid for themselves over and over again though the years. I am only replacing them now as they have become dull and sticky after years of rough wear and tear. The handle is very confortable. I have had good experiences with Mundial knives and scissors.",4 "By far the best scissors I've ever tried! When I went to take a beginner sewing class at my local fabric store, I had never sewn before and didn't have a clue what scissors to buy. I asked the ladies at the cutting counter which scissors they would recommend and the lady was using these and said that they were her favorite. I bought them and have been extremely happy with them ever since. They are fairly light weight and very comfortable to hold. I later bought a pair of Tonic brand scissors Tonic Studios 839 Kushgrip 8-1/2-Inch Left Hand General Purpose Scissors because of their pretty color and cushy grip. They were terrible and wouldn't even cut through a double layer of knit fabric. I have cut many types of fabrics with these with no problem and many of those were double layered. So, if you're looking for a good pair or sewing scissors, you should really give these a try. I have these Mundial 1860 scissors in blue, but they are the exact same scissors, just blue instead of red.",4 "Cuts like butter though fabric These are a great pair of scissors, but I am not sure how long they will last. They seemed much better when I first bought them-I've had them about a year and they don't seem to work as well. I would recommend them, if they can be sharpened.",3 "very good product as a sewer, I know the fabric can slip when you cut (and it can be really aggravating)-but it doesn't happen with these scissors-and they stay sharp",3 "Fantastic scissors! I haven't bought scissors in so long I'd forgotten how wonderful a new, REALLY good pair could be. They are great!",4 "Sissors My Mother LOVES these sissors. I couldn't remember where I bought them, so I looked up the brand online and was lucky enough to find them for her. The only thing is, I've had them for almost a year and have never used them because the other pair still cut like brand new and she uses them to cut everything from cardboard to chicken.",4 "All Purpose shears I worked for a company that made firegear and these were the shears of preference. They cut heavy material as well as delicates. They hold their edge for a long time. Buy them, you will not be disappointed.I have several pair.",4 "You Get What You Pay For To the point! A high quality product that really lives up to it's reputation! Not the cheapest but well worth the cost!",4 "Good pair of scissors I got this pair of scissors for my wife who is an active seamstress. They were as advertised, sharp and confortable to use.",4 "Good for the money I suspect that there are better fabric scissors out there, since these struggle a bit when you go through considerable thickness -- but for the money, I'd get them again. They go through regular thickness like a knife through butter.",3 "It's sharp The scissors are very comfortable and are obviously very sharp and leave a clean cut edge on most items. Very good quality, with great ergonomics.If they break, we'll follow-up with how & why. But so far, so good.",3 "awesome love this. great product. cuts everything like butter. bought this andFiskars 8-Inch Pinking Shears. love them both. from sheers to upholstery fabric, no problems.",4 "Cuts Difficult Item in Production I bought these shears hoping they could cut the plastic bubble pouches we use to package fragile gems. Normal scissors will not easily cut these pouches because of the material and the bubbles; those pouches are too big for the outer envelopes they go in, so they have to be cut to smaller size. I have tried many regular scissors, none worked, and some were very expensive, and had settled on some Fiskas serrated. But the cut is jagged with that type of scissor, and that shears became dull. I recently bought these Mundial shears and they are the only scissors that easily make a straight cut on the pouches. If they last awhile it will be great. They are an exceptional value for this quality.",4 "She treats them like they are sacred... My daughter has decided to take up sewing, and was in need of a good pair of scissors. I figured I would try these Mundials out. She seems to like them and treats them with care. She only uses them for material and sewing - like they should be treated. Probably comes from her grandmothers' influences. They are comfortable, light, and sharp. Are there better out there? yes. Are these a good value? Yes. Will I get her a better pair if these wear out? maybe, it will depend on what she wants. Right now these are serving the purpose and she is happy.",3 "The Best Fabric Scissors! I am new to sewing & bought these scissors based on the reviews & boy are they great! They cut the fabric so easily & never get stuck or caught. These are by far my favorite pair!",4 "Best scissors I've ever had! Great for fine sewing. I needed scissors with a serrated edge for a quilting class I was taking and happened on these. They are so sharp and precise. I'm glad to have found them again on Amazon.",4 "Great quality I bought these for my daughter for her art projects, nice soft handles, size makes them easy to work with.",3 "This fabric is a much better quality than I had purchased elswhere I could not find white Monk's Cloth Afghan fabric available in any of the stores. I have made several Swedish Weave Afghans and wanted to make one for my granddaughter's upcoming housewarming. I received my fabric in very few days of my ordering. And, was able to complete my project within two weeks. The fabric is a much better quality than I have purchased elsewhere. It should wash well and wear wonderfully through many years of constant use. I am so pleased to be able to present this beautiful gift to our granddaughter.Amazing Grace",4 "Very nice cloth Very nice cloth, fast delivery,I thought it was a good value for my money worth and I would buy it again.",4 "Conte Pastel pencils I am enjoying using these pencil pastels for the finer lines I want as well as shading with layers. Since I am a beginner it seems quite amazing.",4 "Just silly I feel that this is really just an elongated sticker that could never serve any luggage use. For a gag gift, it still retains its full charm. I just thought the sticky substance would latch on better to the luggage and allow other travelers to also enjoy my goofy sense of humor.",1 "Great Craft Idea! This is a fantastic craft idea! There's a blade in the marker so it cuts while you color. Great for when you want a colored, oddly shaped edge. The blade is far enough in there that you don't have to worry about accidentally cutting yourself. Children should still be supervised by an adult though.",4 "Still working after 25 years. Winsor Newton- Series 233 brushes have been my absolute favorite for 25 years. They hold the water and they hold their shape. A lot of brushes that I have bought, thinking they look the same as this end up painting sloppily, or others don't hold the water like they should, or don't have a neat finished tip. I have had and painted with the same Winsor Newton 233 brushes for 25 years. That is a great investment in a brush! I have bought replacement ones as well but I keep painting with the old ones too.",4 "Need a little help These need a little help from their friends. Their friends the staples, that is. By themselves, they will bend, do yoga, perhaps even dance the fandango. I had to use staples to stabilize them. Stretchers, like nostalgia, are not what they used to be.",2 "Bar joints not cut uniformly I was disappointed in this product. I bought two 20"" bars and two 40"" bars. The grooves to connect the bars were not cut uniformly so that they did not fit squarely. Not worthwhile to ship back so a waste of money.",0 "These Scissoes Rock! These are the best scissors I have found. They cut multiple layers of wool, don't dull quickly, and the cushioned handles are easy on the hands.I love them.",4 "love it I have used many times now, and I still love this shears.Perfect size, not too big/small.Not too heavy.Cuts very clean.",4 "Save your money After attempting to cut 2 lines on a pattern, the scissors only ""grabbed"" the fabric. I took them to a professional scissor sharpener who indicated they weren't worth it & showed me why. The cutting surface on both sides of each blade did not remain as wide from top to bottom of each blade. In other words, there was NO sharp side to work on. He would be working on the blade itself & not on the cutting surface of the blade. He told me to get my money back when I told him what I had paid for the scissors. I clearly saw what he was referring to as he was pointing out the discrepancy & poor workmanship. The cutting surface was non-existent halfway down each blade clearly indicated by a darker hue on each side of each blade. Am very disappointed as I thought I was getting a quality product from Italy. Can't blame Amazon. Just one of those things!",0 "Great quality - a good deal I can't believe the price for these. It was such a great deal. The quality is wonderful! Smooth cutting and heavy in the hand.",4 "Left Handed Pinking Shears Finding a left handed pinking shears is very hard. Finding one with this quality was a great surprise. I've used it several times and get a good, clean cut every time. I recommend it to all lefties out there who sew.",3 "Does not work I received the shears promptly and they were well packed, but they do not even cut paper. There was no explanation of how to return them.",0 "great buy Great buy! Exactly what I wanted and Lives up to my expectations for pinking shears. They're heavy and sharpened to perfection. Easy to use on my fabrics.",4 "Difficult to use ... I had an old pair of regular pinking shears that no longer cut well so I was happy to see these lefty pinking shears. Unfortunately, they are very heavy and, therefore, rather difficult to use. However, unlike my old shears, they do cut!Would not, however, recommend these.",2 "Junk I received these as a gift over a year ago and they never worked. Since then on and off I have been trying to contact the company to get a new pair, but have not received any response. I emailed them twice, got error messages when I sent messages through the website, and called them, but never spoke to a live person. Their website gives no information about how to return them even though they like to tout their lifetime guarantee. It is not worth the trouble to buy this product and have to return it.",0 "GREAT SCISSORS! Though these scissors may be a bit more expensive, they are worth it. The scissors are smaller than other sewing scissors but they are fine for shirt cloth but also fine enough for removing stitches. NOT good for cutting denim or canvas. Used almost twice a week for a year now and I haven't needed any sharpening. GREAT!! And they look so great!",4 "Mundial 870 rock! I am currently using a pair of these shears for a sewing project. THEY ROCK! I have never had such a smooth cut. These are a must have!!",4 "Sturdy scissors I LOVE these scissors. They have a nice weight to them that isn't too heavy, and the blades cut through fabric wonderfully. I love the fact that it's forged- I don't have to worry about it becoming loose from it's handle. I really am happy with my purchase and will probably buy Mundial again next time I need scissors.",4 "Great, sturdy scissors! I purchased these scissors after having the umpteenth pair of plastic-handled scissors break. These scissors are sturdy and reliable and I love them! They cut through some 5 mil copper sheeting like a hot knife through butter and were able to easily cut through a plastic shampoo bottle.",4 "Highly recommended! Great quality, cuts well and a joy to use on light weight fabric. Love it! Think will replace my current 8"" to a Mundial Classic too.",4 "buy these scissors These have become my favorite go to scissors. They're light wieght and sharp. Great for grading, clipping, and cutting open welted pockects. The pionts are small enough and sharp enough to clip in the tightest of corners. They are the perfect scissors to have next to your sewing machine. Needless to say I'm a happy buyer.",4 "Shame some reviews don't reflect the actual product! I think it is unfortunate when product reviews don't actually review the product that is ordered. When I purchased this item, I knew it was correct because my Fiskars Rotary Trimmer provided the replacement blade item number right on it. And Amazon's item description indicates that this is a 28mm blade. No, it may not be industrial strength as one of the reviewers correctly stated. However, my office has one of those too, and what sets this trimmer apart from that one is that it actually cuts straight. Because the guide is secured at both ends, it does not ""stray"" from straight over time the way that the heavy duty hinged ones do. We have had this trimmer for more than 8 years and it still cuts straight as an arrow. We use it when we do more detailed work that has to look good.",4 "Great blades These are good quality home use rotary cutting blades. I couldn't recommend them for high use office environments, but for the average home scrap book person or people who just like to make straight cuts. Works great.",4 "Original and as Good as Original Was impossible to find these locally, so Amazoning them was a simple and--in the long run--far less time consuming solution. They appear to be every bit as good as the originals. You do have to replace these now and then if you want clean cuts. This little device saves us a lot of bother and also seems relatively safe to use.",4 "Love it!!! I really like the replacement blades and I wouldn't have even thought about ordering if the "suggestion" wouldn't have come up at check out. I'm so glad I did. Now I'll have the replacements for when I need them",4 "Great Just what I wanted, when I wanted it , without having to drive around the world to get it. Cuts great.",4 "Fiskars 1990-70 28mm Rotary Replacement Blades, Straight 2-pack The pricing on this item was cheaper thru Amazon than it was at the store. A very good deal. I was only disappointed that they were limited with stock so I wasn't able to get more than I did. I create my own chipboard scrapbook albums so it is very nice to have two blades. One specifically designated for chipboard and the other one designated for cardstock. My order was processed quickly and I received my item in more than timely manner and well packaged. Happy with both the vendor and the the blades.",4 "Replacement Blades 2-pak I haven't had to use these yet but I would assume they are the same as the one that came with my Fiskars Rotary Cutter. I didn't want to be left with no cutter in the middle of a big job, so having these extras on hand assures that my job will be completed without worry about having to order a replacement cutter. I think it's good insurance to have an extra blade or two!",4 "These are a great deal for lots of paper cutting I love that I did not have to run out to get these and the price was the best around. The confusion was that my Fiskar's paper cutter said style "F" but these were 28mm. They are correct but they should reference the size and style.",4 "Problem waiting to happen This item is very disturbing. No information as to the size at all. If I hadn't read the reviews I would not have known if I were going to get the correct blade. This came from a search for 45mm blades but obviously it is much smaller than that. I want a blade that will fit my cutter not something unknown without any description from Amazon at all. Don't know why this is even for sale. Maybe, if you have the holder for this cutter you would recognize it but when you are searching for a specific size it is very annoying to have to search through garbage.",0 "mistaken order This product was not what I thought I was ordering. It was such a small purchase it wasn't cost effective to return it. I thought I was ordering a large blade and the one I received was about 1"" in diameter which did not fit my cutter. The description did not mention dimensions and I was going on my search criterion.",0 "Absolute Junk. Buyers Beware!!!!!!!! I bought this item and it never worked. It made this pathetic little whirring noise like it was trying to , but just couldn't. It was flimsy, cheap, and a couple metal pieces were starting to rust. Keep in mind that I bought this new. The knob on the side fell off on first use to. Don't waste your money. I wouldn't buy this even at a dollar store!",0 "Biggest Disappointment I know how to use a real sewing machine but don't have the space for one so was super excited about this thing. I was hugely disappointed and frustrated. I am certain I got the thread through all the proper loops and tightened/loosened all the right areas but it simply would not make a stitch. It only makes holes in the fabric! ARGH!!!",0 "DOES NOT WORK! When I opened the box I was expecting to see the same product as the picture.... Not the case. The item not only was a different color but also a different object than in the picture. I received it today and wanted to try it out, so I rounded up my batteries and tried turning the sewing machine on and it did nothing. The instructions are easy to understand and if the product actually worked it would be fine. I would advise anyone looking for a cheap easy to use sewing machine not to buy this one.",0 "Questionable I ordered this sewing machine and when I got my package it was a completely different machine definitely not the one I ordered by far! Fortunately the one I received works pretty well for something cheep I just needed it to fix my husbands acu's and it works great for that. As for this machine I cannot say because I didn't receive it. Be awair you may not get what you ask for.",1 "not as expected I had the large hand mold full kit before ordering this, so I knew I only needed the mold. I really loved this kit and how it worked. I was thrilled to use it and have enjoyed making paper.I thought this was the same hand mold from the complete kit minus everything else. I guess what I should have paid attention to was the photo, because the description doesn't say how short the sides of this mold are. It is about 1/5 the height of the other mold.I had a horrible time trying to agitate the pulp in this, because it isn't deep enough and the pulp bunches up. There isn't enough water capacity to be able to stir the pulp around.Also annoying, is that it doesn't come with the velcro strip to hold the mold together with the screen and grid, so I used some small clamps. The directions say to hold the mold together with your hands, but then I would be missing the necessary hand to pour in the pulp and agitate the pulp.Between step 3 and 4, there are a couple of steps the ""pamphlet"" leaves out. I am not sure who this hand mold my be good for. I highly recommend the full-size kit if you need an extra hand mold.",0 "Handmade paper kit This is a great product. I had never made paper before and it was easy with this kit, not mention beautiful.",4 "booklet?? while the item is pretty much what was described, i would have to question the validity of the word ""booklet""(that was included).. id settle for ""pamphlet"".. the ""booklet"" is all of seven pages, with only two and a quarter of them in english.. when you do the math, the ""booklet"" actually can be pared down to one full college ruled page.. if you read espanol and francais im sure the whole thing gets kind of redundant..",3 "FRUSTRATING! I purchased the Arnold Grummer medium kit a while back and have been using it without complication. I recently decided to purchase this large kit and am incredibly frustrated with it. The screen is not large enough, so you have to be INCREDIBLY careful about lining up the screen with the frame, and even then, the slightest agitation while in the water oftentimes causes the screen to crumple and slip out from under the frame. I live in a very small town and don't drive, otherwise I'd just go out and pick up a larger screen, but this kit isn't exactly cheap. No other purchases should be required.",1 "Almost Perfect Scissors The only thing that could make these scissors better is if they cut the fabric themselves. At 9"" they are a little heavy, but because of the construction and balance the weight is not noticeable. I have tried several pairs of scissors and these are by far my favorite. I don't plan to use any others. Good equipment makes sewing quicker and easier. They are worth every penny.",4 "Subpar compared to Gingher Compared these back to back with Gingher 8"" dressmaker scissors. Gingher cut much, much smoother. Like fabric was a butter. These seemed to bind, i.e. the blades were hitting too tightly against each other, giving you sensation of metal grinding. Also these are a little bit smaller than Ginghers so they may or may not fit one better.",1 "Amazon verified purchase I recently purchased a Mundial dressmaker shears on Amazon. I am delighted with them. I own a twenty five year old Gingher shears and like them. I have two serger and a sewing machine set up in my sewing room. I wanted shears by each machine. I purchased my second Gingher shears and did not like them. It was not the quality of my older pair. So when I seen the Mundial I desided to give them a try. They were made in Brazil where my firt Gingher shears were made. I would highly recommend Mundial shears.",4 "Great Scissors I am not a dressmaker. I bought them years ago for general use around the house and love them. It is on my wish list to get a second pair.",4 "great scissors I have purchased these scissors before and they are wonderful scissors and last a long time.",4 "Great scissors Very study, sharp scissors / shears. Been using this pair in our kitchen for several months now and it is holding its edge well. These are much better than the crappy plastic handled ones usually found in kitchen supplies.",4 "Excellent solid scissors I was looking for a pair of all-purpose fabric scissors. They work GREAT and arrived quickly. I LOVE the video of the zipper place!!!",4 "Nice, sturdy and quality scissors. price can fluctuate. These are nice scissors for crafts and your sewing needs for basic projects. I would keep an eye on this item though and compare with several vendors on the price - as it can fluctuate.",3 "Mundial great These shears are great. I purchased them because the shears I have could not cut through fleece. I cut my fabric easily and am in the process of sewing the shirt for my son today. I would highly recommend these shears to all dressmakers. I would certainly purchase more shears from Mundial.",4 "Won't cut hot butter This product will cut cloth only at the very tip. Beyond the tip you cannot cut. I returned them. I ordered another pair and had the same problem. Don't buy this brand.",0 "Great buy! Excellent scissors-sharp and nice fluid movements. I will have these until I am 100!Received fast, and all in good condition.Very happy customer!",4 "Fit + seal = Perfect tobbacy I purchased these cans for holding my pipe tobacco. They hold 2oz. of pipe tobacco easily and the seal created is very tight.Aside from tobacco though I imagine these tins could be used for holding virtually anything. I highly recommend these tins regardless of what you intend to store in them. They're just good.",4 "Not pleased with this item, or with the supplier I ordered a quantity of 3.Out of the 3, only 1 I am pleased with.The other 2 cans are not made correctly,the can lids are extremly difficult to remove and place back on.Basically useless to me.I am no weakling, I bench press weights several times a week.The 2 cans are defective, and should of never had been sent to me.I sent an email thru Amazon to the supplier on 10-02-12so that they may correct the issue.It has been nearly 2wks now.They have ignored me, and I am stuck with 2 useless tins.I will look elsewhere for the additional tins I require.Note: The supplier was ""The Chop Shop LLC"", so beware !",0 "great item. I used this item to melt soap into for my gym bag so I would have a clean and easy way to carry my soap around. It would out great. This tin is one of the highest quality flat round tins I have come across. This is definitely made to last for years.",4 "Scissors These scissors are just the right size to fit in my sewing machine. They are really handy for cutting any little threads that get in the way.",4 "Work as advertised These work as advertised but seemed to be churned out fast and are not as nice as I would like but for the price I cannot complain as they do what they are designed to do.",3 "Stylish Scissors This is a replacement pair for the original which was lost. Excellent for wife's x-stitch. Well made and distinctive looking scissors, the fine point makes it easy to get into those hard to get to places. I even borrow them sometimes for my airplane modeling hobby. (No I didn't lose them)",4 "a gift I bought them for my wife. She can't stop raving about how much she loves them. 5 stars plus.",4 "Awesome! I bought these for my wife and apparently she absolutely loves them! It's cool how they look like a stork. I thought they were kind of small but, I have big hands.....so what do I know!!",4 "Just as I remembered! My grandmother gave me a pair of stork scissors when I was a child learning to do needlework. I loved using them! Over the years, however, they were lost. After inheriting my mother's sewing basket with her antique implements, I thought about those scissors and wanted to add them to the collection. So glad I found them on Amazon.",3 "Finally got one for me I have always wanted this type of scissor as I grew up with mentors in crafting that used them. I also find that they cut quite sharply.",4 "Small stork scissors I use these scissors all the time for trimming threads and fine trimming. The price was very reasonable and they work well.",4 "Perfect little scissors These are perfect little scissors. I use them for my needlepoint projects. I was very pleased when I opened the package and observed the quality of the craftsmanship. They are sharp and make a crisp snip. The metal is two tine and esthetically very pleasing. I would not hesitate to purchase a second pair for my sewing box.",4 "A Pretty Little Pair of Scissors I bought these for my cross stitching box and they fit perfectly, are lovely to look at, and look quite smart beside my needle box and floss winder. They also cut very well, are nicely sharp, and glide smoothly without being loose at all. My grandmother has scissors like this and, after buying my own pair, I'm very glad I have them now too!",4 "Happy Scissors! I got one for me, and it is very nice to have sharp scissors around.Only reason I gave 4stars was the beak part was dirty.",3 "Classic Classic snips that look like the ones your grandmom used to have. I wish the finger holes were bigger, though. My hands are not huge, but they are not petite either -- the hole for my thumb is so small it hurts!",3 "Wonderful Cutting button holes in handmade garments is always a challenge. Is the opening big enough? or will I cut the end stitches if I cut it a little farther. These scissors make accurate cuts every time because you adjust the screw to the correct size before you cut.",4 "These work great. I have a pair of buttonhole scissors just like this only made in Germany for Singer. The screw on the side prevents cutting through the stitching. Make a few practice buttonholes and try the scissors on that. What's your alternative?...an Exacto knife or some other scary tool?",4 "These Stick I'm afraid to use these with my fine sewing. Even with the safeguard this type of scissor provides, I fear that needing extra force to overcome the sticking may cause me to cut other than intended.",0 "Great deal!! Perfect! Great deal. I'd always had to wait around at my local art supply shop for weeks for them to get all the stretcher bars I needed, and then I'd end up paying way too much and going through too much hassle, really. This is a great deal. Basic, sturdy bars. Perfect for me!",4 "deceiving ad This is only for one brush, not a set as shown. When I got a huge box holding only one small brush, I was sure there was a mistake. But no, it was just my mistake for trusting the picture and not thoroughly reading. It's not even that great of a brush.",0 "Good but not durable, doesn't hold the best point I have a few of these in my brush collection. Mostly the long-handled variety; one flat, one fan, and one short handled 00 sized brush.The brush material is soft, has an okay spring, but isn't my favorite for watercolor. The 00 doesn't hold as fine of a point as I'd like. Also if the bristles get damaged or frayed, it is very difficult to impossible to reshape them. When I do use these (or other brushes with this type of nylon material) I tend to use them for thin acrylic paints and acrylic washes. They seem to hold better for slightly thicker paints. For watercolor painting I'd recommend their Sceptre Gold brushes. They hold a better point and last quite a few years. The Sceptre Gold are my favorite brushes for watercolor so far, even if they cost more.As far as other synthetics in the price range, I recently found a competitor's brush that holds great promise. So far it holds a better point when painting with watercolor. If you do get these, they seem to work best with thicker paints like acrylics.",2 "These scissors don't cut it! Although relatively inexpensive, these scissors do not cut very well. There are ""dead-spots"" along the cutting surface, which is frustrating for the detail work we do. We would gladly pay twice as much for a similar scissor as long as the entire blade edge cut true on each tool. These scissors might be okay for a paper hobby-ist who would occasionally use them, but not for professionals who need good cutting tools everyday of the week.",1 "Specialty scissors... ""special"" price. I bought these for my wife (they were on her wish list). She likes them, and they have been good quality scissors for appliqué use. But then they should be for the price, right ;-)",3 "Mundial 705 Embroidery Scissors Scissors are sharp and ""true down the blade"" meaning the blade keeps contact (you will get a cut) the entire length of the shear edge. The curved end of the blade is nice for getting under tight stitches.Only negative is the size of the finger holes - too small for me. i have pretty large hands as it is but i've also used similar shears that have larger finger holes. Overall - very good product.",3 "These are perfect for reverse appliques... I purchased these scissors for a project I was doing with a reverse applique. They worked great and cut through the knit fabric with no problem at all and they weren't too heavy in my hand, which was a big plus. They were very comfortable to use once I got the hang of the odd shape. I would recommend these scissors if you do reverse appliques, for sure.",4 "LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE--these are the best scissors to use for cutting applique when doing embroidery work! Received fast. Great Quality!",4 "Great scissors The Mundial Specialty FOrged 6"" Applique Scissors are great for cutting around appliques and leave a smooth edge. Good quality and sharp! Highly recommend.",4 "Don't but these scissors I purchased these scissors because the gingher equivalent has been dropped by gingher, but believe me these are no replacement. I had used them very little and the screw holding them together came out. The are not sharp at all and will not even cut thread. I should say that I normally find Mundial scissors fine and economical, especially the red-dot versions, but, these embroidery scissors are very sub-standard.",0 "Love these scissors I do a lot of embroidery and a lot of applique embroidery. These scissors are ideal for light and medium weight work. I don't recommend them for heavy applique pieces or routine fabric cutting, but for what they were made for, they are excellent.",4 "NOT for jewelry making 1. the spring fell off from the plier the first time i tried to use it2. pliers are too huge for jewelry making3. pliers have ridges inside and do not close tight4. poor quality material",0 "Useful little thing I recently bought this to make my own stickers for my Girl Scout Daisy troop. The major project I had in mind was making petal stickers. I cut out petals and flower centers from paint chips I snagged at Lowe's. So we're talking eleven cut outs per girl. They used the stickers to decorate their troop folders.Now, the stickers looked awesome, and I'm happy with the way they turned out, but there's a couple things I can share that you might like to know before getting this little machine. Initially I was feeding my petals through and tearing them off one at a time. This wastes a lot of adhesive. But you have to be super careful if you try to feed things in one after another before tearing off because they can accidentally overlap, messing up two of your stickers. You can't really see your cut outs as they're going through. If you do this you end up with a longer strip and you can then cut each sticker off. Since I was making so many stickers (about 120) all at one time, this technique ended up saving me a lot of time. I needed two things of adhesive to make all my stickers and I have some left over on the second roll.6 and 7 year olds could operate this thing themselves, but you would want to supervise so they don't waste too much adhesive. The replacements could add up fast if you're making a lot of stickers. I bought the machine and refill at that big craft store with a 40% off coupon, so it was a reasonable price for what I wanted it for. My daughter is excited to use it for her little projects. Yeah, using glue or glue sticks would probably be way cheaper, but this was very clean and the resulting stickers were exactly what I wanted.",3 "Love! I have been working on a project for my thesis and kept running into problem after problem when I found this little treasure. It turned all the little pieces of my project into easy to place stickers. It is so easy to use, I had my six year old join in to help. Since then, I have used this for all kinds of things around the house and the classroom. Ribbons, pebbles, paper, buttons, rhinestones, leaves, a worm... so many things have been turned into a sticker. I have no clue what will be put through it next but so far it has worked on everything we tried. I have even added a request for 4 more of these to my classroom wishlist as my students love to use this to make things for their writing papers.",4 "Great product, but this price is high! This is a really neat product. It works great to make little stickers out of little die cuts. though certainly not a necessary part of my scrapbooking world, it is an inexpensive addition. You can get this product at any craft store and those stores all have coupons on their websites weekly for savings around 40% off of one regularly priced item. so as long as the item isn't on sale, you can use the coupon and get it for less. I paid 5.99 for mine. this is true for the refill cartridges too, buy them using the same type of coupon and get them for 40% off as well...my refill was 3.59 with the coupon.",2 "love it - best thing since they sliced bread! I have used mine at least once a day since I got it. Got a really good deal on another shopping site, got the machine and three extra rolls of adhesive for under $20. Also, found the adhesive cartridges at Wal Mart for $4.00 each. And for the people who have complaints about it, hey it is what it is. You put a small item in it, you pull the tape, tear it off and guess what? You have adhesive applied to one side. I don't know what they were expecting.",4 "Cool product I'm new to scrapbooking and found out about this tool at a crop party. It's awesome! I use a cricut machine to cut out the shapes of letters from papers that I want and then put them in this handy machine to turn them into stickers so that I don't have to glue each one to the paper. This is definitely worth purchasing if you enjoy paper crafts!",4 "Perfect tool to make small items into a sticker! Great tool for sticker making. I use this on so many different types of materials, mostly for scrapbooking. It so easy! Any item up to about 2.5 inches and somewhat flat will fit through this. Just push it in and pull it out on the sticker paper. Especially good for those small things that are messy to glue down: letter cut outs, ribbon, flowers, buttons, die cut shapes, etc...",4 "Fantastic, easy to use and a time saver! As a beginner scrapbooker (even a word?), I spent a lot of time using glue sticks to create my first projects. I was covered in glue, my project was covered in glue. This sticker machine is so far one of the best tools I have come across. Using Ribbon is easier, multi-layered items are easier. Just place the item in the top opening and pull through and the adhesive is applied, it is that simple and quick!",4 "Xyron sticker maker Love love LOVE this product!! I'm a scrapper. Now into making cards, and this is by far the coolest, most time efficient tool that I have. I cannot stand messy glueticks, this is perfect. The only thing wrong, is the color :0)",4 "Can't Work Without It I make all my greeting cards and I couldn't live without this gadget. It is easy to refill and easy to use. My only gripe is that the refills don't last that long. Maybe they will figure out how to put more adhesive on the roll in the future.",4 "Xyron 150 ""X"" This is one crafty little tool. Very clever. If you're really into crafting tools this is an absolute must have",4 "Not in love... I love to scrapbook and I bought this item to help with that. I'm not sure I love this product. Stickers are smaller then I'd thought. The way it works is pretty neat but again... not sure I'm sold on it.",2 "Little Machine Master work My daughter and I were sharing one machine witch was hard when we both wanted to use it. So got this one so we both have one. I love this machine and it helps when we try to record all out cut outs and log them into a folder",4 "Loved the orange color..... I don't remember if it displayed the color but I wouldn't of cared much any ways but the orange is bomb and its great all around sticker maker when you need adhesive everywhere and not a dab of glue here and there to stick its cover the whole design in one I need another for reposition able sticker adhesive in a different color though so I know...",4 "Easy to make your own craft embellishments! This is so easy to use! Just put whatever you want to make into a sticker (paper, cardstock cut outs, ribbon, ticket stubs, mini photos) into the top and slowly pull the tape tab below. The clear overlay of the adhesive comes right off the top, the sticky clear adhesive attaches to the back of whatever you put through the machine.You can put multiples through at the same time if you have something narrow. I used narrow ribbon and put three pieces through side by side (see picture). Great buy at a great price - so much cheaper than buying craft embellishments! Get a little bit of ribbon on sale and just pop it into the Xyron!",4 "Xyron I just brought is last night at a craft store and I got to using it one time. I did not stick!!!! I found it easy to use and share with others... I don't know how I was living without this all my life!!!",4 "Great time saver great product ... just wish I had received the purple one instead of the pink since I don't like pink and my entire office and accessories are purple ...",4 "It's good I bought this product a week ago and went to work!I'm a graphic designer and bought this to use for small projects both professional and personal. Also I have created stickers before and got them made through sticker companies online and haven't been pleased by the look and how much I paid to get them made; so I figured I could just do it myself.Of course like most people what attracted me to this was the price. I like it! It's quick and easy! I've gotten a lot of things done within the week I got it. My only complaint is when I ran thin paper like regular computer paper through, it was difficult to get it in and difficult to get off the strip with the adhesive on it. My advice would be to use bristol paper or a thicker card stock. And I will say sometimes the adhesive back could be a jerk.",2 "Cardmaker's Delight! I've recently become crafty and noticed someone using this product. I asked her how it worked and knew I needed one if I wanted my hand-made envelopes to seal shut. Love it and glad I bought it!",4 "mmm pass The larger version of this product make better sense. Product works as it should but 1 1/2 inch is to small. Most of my die cuts are just large enough not to fit. I think I would have been better off with the 3 inch. My advice use the Xyron adhesive runner instead for small items.",2 "Didn't work! What a sticky mess! Plus, it didn't work! I guess that you get what you pay for. Amazon service was awesome and gave me a complete refund, however!",0 "Very Useful! They xyron 150 is an incredibly useful little item. Run small items through it and they come out with an even application of clear adhesive on their back. Some people misinterpret the word ""sticker"" to mean that the machine also laminates the front of the object - it doesn't.How does it work? The cartridges hold two parts - a sticky side and a clear plastic side. As you pull an item through the machine the two sides are pressed together, sandwiching your embellishment. Tear the tape off once your item is out and then rub over the plastic to transfer the adhesive, then pull the two layers apart and you can peel up your new sticker :)While it's great for small diecuts and other flat embellishments it really shines with ribbon. Run a length of ribbon through and it can easily be stuck down to any card or scrabook page. The refill cartridges couldn't be easier to change, you can even swap them out halfway through to switch from a permanant to repositionable adhesive without damaging them or making a mess.",3 "Terrific investment I love my little X for all sorts of uses. It is so easy to turn almost anything into a sticker. By ""sticker"" I mean there is an adhesive backing to stick the item to paper. I have used mine with ribbon, lace, small pictures, small buttons, diecuts, - almost anything that is not too thick and no bigger than 1 and 1/2 inches. Let only your imagination be your guide. I was able to download an idea book right on-line for free at the Xyron site.The cartridges are easy to use and can be swapped out to change permanent to repositionable. It won't hurt the cartridges to do so.This has been a small investment for a terrific product. I sometimes wonder how I scrapped and made cards before my purchase of the 150.",4 "Love it! (Still Singing!) a Buy you will never regret! I bought this sticker maker when it first came out and I was singing it's praises at my next crop party to my friends. Every one just rolled their eyes like ""Uhh Huh Connie yeah whatever"" because I'm usually the one to try out all the new gadgets, and things. But after they tried it that night, they all went out and bought one too! Wonderful, wonderful product! I love this thing! I've had mine for two years and never had a problem with it. Keep in mind that the item dimensions that can be inserted in this model are only about 1-1 1/2 inches wide opening. If you are doing a lot of letters for one page, it would be better to use the next size up sticker maker (just so you don't use up your entire cartridge on one go.) The refills though, usually last a while depending on how much you use it. The maker itself is under $8.00 usually, and the refills are easy to insert, and take out. The refills themselves are only about $4.95-$5.00 which in the scrap book world is an incredible value. You can even get the refills in permanent adhesive, or repositionable. If you need to, you can take the item off your paper, and use an eraser to get rid of the sticky stuff, and reposition! If the adhesive sticks to your work surface, and you don't have an eraser handy, you can use the pad of your finger, and the stuff comes right up! I've never cut myself on it, and it's safe for the kids to use. Even my four year old! You can make practically anything into a sticker! The only problem you will have with it is using it so much that you have to keep buying the refills! Buy it! You won't regret it!",4 "I'm just not that crazy about it... I found that some of the tiny pieces I placed in the 150 would flip over before they reached the tape. I have to use really long tweezers to make sure it goes in properly. You can't just reach your fingers in easily to get it out, if it flips. I couldn't do it without the tweezers. It's great for the bigger pieces. I don't recommend this if you are doing a lot of pieces at once, because you have to rub a stylus around all the edges on the outside, and the inside. Otherwise, when you pull off the tape on top, you'll get sticky on the front of your pieces.",1 "A Must Have For Scropbooking! This is the easiest little gadget, that has made scrapbooking so much easier. I use to use a glue slick...talk about a MESS! I found so same thing at Walmart, after I'd already bought it on amazon.com though, and it was $3.00 less.",4 "Great Product Great product that worked better than we could have imagined! We used this to create our own custom labels for our wedding invitations - it was very easy to use and inexpensive but the end product looked very high end!",4 "LOVE IT!! I love this product. I have a cricut machine and do lots of titles and small letters. The bigger things are easy to glue, but small letters are next to impossible. This thing is so very handy and I just LOVE it for my scrapbook pages and cards I make. I've had it for months and have used it a lot and I still haven't gone through the first cartridge. Well worth the money!!",4 "Love it! I'm a hardcore scrapbooker, and I got impatient with applying glues to the back of my small die cuts. I bought this and it helps so much. It makes scrapbooking so much quicker and easier. I feed it through and the right amount of adhesive is applied to the back of my die cuts, without getting adhesive/glue all over my fingers. I just wish I would have bought it sooner. Its easy to use, easy to replace the cartridge. I have no complaints.",4 "Great little sticker maker! I purchased this about 3 weeks ago to use for homeschool and it's really neat. It has worked for everything I've needed it for so far. I do think I could go through the refills but that's probably because i want to ""sticker"" everything lol. Very easy to use my kids like to do it as well. The stuff they come up with! Highly recommended!",4 "Liked it alot we used it to make memorial ribbons for my 16 year old God son's funeral, it worked great. They looked so professional and the 600 people that received them LOVED them. Still wearing mine after 5 months. It has gone through the washer a few times and still looks great.",4 "a $10 glue stick... Like a previous reviewer noted, the Xyron Sticker Maker does nothing to the front of the item you insert, it just coats the back with adhesive. I wish I had read that review before plunking down almost $10 for a glorified glue stick.",1 "daughter loves them I got these for my 2 year old daughter at Christmas after seeing the poor quality of all the kids scissors. They are super sharp, which makes it easy for her to cut with, so she doesn't use them unsupervised.Update: She has used these scissors for almost a year now and loves them. They fit her hands nicely, and since she has been taught how to use scissors responsibly at school, really doesn't need as much supervision at home as I expected.",4 "Very nice! This snip works very well, at first it stuck (the blades would stay shut for a second after I used it) but now that I keep using it, it's working great!",4 "Mundial 801 Specialty Forged 4 1/2"" Thread Clip The scissors I received work quite well. If I were to do it again however, I would buy a small pair of fiskar embroidery scissors to do the same job. They are lighter in weight and useful in areas one might not use this type of scissor. Also, the cost would be less than half.I had never owned a scissor like this and bought it ""sort of on a lark.""I later bought the embroidery scissors and found them much more to my liking. The bottom line though ... this is a good pair of scissors for cutting sewing thread from bobbin and needle while sewing ... or for needle and thread basting and overcasting. To me, it is easier than using the built in thread cutter on some sewing machines.",2 "NOT for jewelry making 1. the spring fell off from the plier the first time i tried to use it2. pliers are too huge for jewelry making3. pliers have ridges inside and do not close tight4. poor quality material",0 "NOT for jewelry making 1. the spring fell off from the plier the first time i tried to use it2. pliers are too huge for jewelry making3. pliers have ridges inside and do not close tight4. poor quality material",0 "NOT for jewelry making 1. the spring fell off from the plier the first time i tried to use it2. pliers are too huge for jewelry making3. pliers have ridges inside and do not close tight4. poor quality material",0 "NOT for jewelry making 1. the spring fell off from the plier the first time i tried to use it2. pliers are too huge for jewelry making3. pliers have ridges inside and do not close tight4. cutting plier can't cut through wire/chain5. poor quality material",0 "Poor Quality The cutting pliers broke the entire side off the first time I tried to use them. Nice handles and feel, too bad they are made from such poor quality steel!",0 "nice I have to say although it got a little damp due to the snow we had, I love it. Wish I had gotten it when we didn't have such a big snow storm. If you're looking for a good quality paper this is the way to go. Oh and it was cheaper than originally thought. ;)",4 "Variety Needed! This is a great product. It's easy to work with and the final product is soft and lustrous. My only complaint is that it doesn't come in enough colors. All in all, however, it's worth the price.",3 "Good paper, bad shipping The paper was good quality, but it was shipped in a too large box with only a little packing so the paper packages were broken and corners bent. We only ordered 2 reams - perhaps a full box would have survived the shipping better.",2 "gagne tracemaster JUNK! Zero stars Do not Buy! The first time I used it the lens fell out. The lens tube is extremly hard to focus.The fan is to small. After using it for 30 minutesthe plastic housing started to melt!! The bracket that hold the lens tubeseperated at the joints allowing the lens tube to fall out. Do not buy this thing it works poorly, falls appart and is a fire hazzard. I can notunderstand how this product is allowed to be sold by anyone. Do not waste your money.",0 "Porta Trace Trace Master The price is right and the quality and performance is exceptional. Most appreciated is the lamps are standard and easily available. The Optics are better then expected resulting in clear enlarged image with no distortion at the edges.I used this projector to enlarge a model airplane diagram to build a full scale replica of the real thing.",4 "truly covers and softens your skin I was already using the liquid foundation of this line. But I needed something to take with me to work. Thank God that Amazon actually offered this color ""softest gold"". It is the perfect color for me since I am half asian/caucasian. My skin is also looking soft and more evend out, but maybe that's the visibly even line that I am using. My boyfriend said that my skin looks perfect with this healthy cream powder.",4 "Challenging but beautiful My sister is a cardinal lover, so I purchased this item to complete for her by Christmas. When I saw the picture of it, I didn't realize there was so much white color involved. I started with the cardinals to see the color in the picture, its turning out very well (I'm still working on this item). A little hard on the eyes with all the white to work with, challenging but looking great.I would also recommend this item to anyone, directions are good, but I will say it again - its a challenging item.",4 "gift for an old crueler My sister used to do cruel and couldn't find any kits around here. She loved this one and said it was perfect to get back into it.",4 "Pretty Pink Flowers I liked the pretty pink flowers in this piece but the bird's nest and one of the adult birds got lost on the branch when I finished! The plain background was not stiff and puckered easily. At least this one gave me good practice...",3 "Elegant touch This half pan watercolor in metallic gold is excellent. You can add just a touch of glow, or really load up your brush and add gilding to get just the right glimmer. I may have to order again, I'm using this one up experimenting!",4 "Very cute, very easy! I've never scrapbooked at all, but this kit made it so easy and fast. I bought the scrapbook in a box from Hobby Lobby, and it also comes in a pretty box to keep it in or to use as a gift. I loved this. I even had more decorations left after finishing the 17 pages.The themes of this package were bloom, blossom, grow into you, you're loved, I adore you, etc.The only problem that I had was that several pieces were shown with rounded corners. Apparently, you have to cut those yourself (and I'm not good with scissors--there might be some special device out there to give smooth curves, but being new to this, I don't know). Also, it had an extra three blank pages in the back that didn't have paper supplied for them. However, it looks to me like you can either remove those pages, or even add more and extend the album.",3 "Watercolor Wheel I love this product, however, the drawbacks are: there is no pink and no purples, lavenders, etc. I wish they would make color wheel #2 to cover this shortfall. The price is great (somewhere around $10.00), its portable and easy to use with a waterbrush. Please write the company and suggest they expand the color line to include the above and various shades of the already available colors. I'd buy one in a minute! Barb",4 "Gorgeous!!! These are simply lovely. They stack up beautifully. My daughter loves them. They remind me of eyeshadow cases. The kids in her class flipped when they saw them.",4 "Paper for pirnter Its round, it fits into my canon calculator and it is white enough to read the red and black print. Don't use this for toilet paper.",4 "ok I guess Well I at least expected new scissors but the one I got looks like it has been used a lot and looks dirty. How ever I kept it anyways just because it will be for school for my son and they have to share things with the whole class.",2 "Great Item I purchased the scissors for traveling as I do a lot of Crewel Embroidery - the point is dull (able to aboard plain) but the scissors them self are sharp small enough to carry in my hobby bag",4 "Perfect for toddlers I've got a 3 and 4 yr old and they love these scissors. My only flaw was in ordering only 2. We've already lost a pair. Now they fight over the last remaining one! But back to the review, they are high quality, easy to use, and the tip is round so they aren't stabbing each other. In other words, if you need scissors for kids just buy them and quit reading reviews already.",4 "Cuts well but it's quite sharp The tip is not pointy, but the blades are nearly as sharp as the normal scissors. The packaging says it's for 4 year old kids and above, which is probably the age when they are more aware of the danger. Don't buy it for younger kids, or as in my case, if the kid has a sibling smaller than 4.Cutting works well and the handle fits the kid's hand well too.",3 "No frustration scissors, for kids and dogs These are Fiskars so you expect sharp quality that cuts without binding. That's what you get of course. They cut reliably and take the frustration out that comes with the cheap stamped scissors that are riveted together. They're blunt nozed and short.Great for trimming the occasional matted hair from a long haired dog. It's easy to poke an uncooperative dog with sharp pointed or long scissors. These are perfect as well as sharp and durable.",4 "Why Fiskars are preferred If you've ever owned cheap dollar store children's scissors, you'll understand why Fiskars are superior.* They have a blunted tip for safety.* They have excellent paper cutting ability, especially important for children who are just learning or have difficulty handling scissors.* They can be used by both lefthanded and righthanded children.* Though they cut paper, they don't easily cut skin. I can run my hand over the blade without hurting myself.* Quality construction. The blades line up perfectly and the handles don't fall off.I once bought dollar store children's scissors, but now I only buy Fiskars. However, I don't recommend the eraser capped scissors. We've tried a couple of those. The kids never used them as either erasers or scissor caps. They work just fine, but I found them more of a gimmick which just added to the cost of the scissors.",4 "Great for little hands! My son is just learning to cut paper and he has a much easier time with this pair. It cuts well through regular paper and construction paper. No cuts or injuries from the scissors, you would really have to get extremely clumsy with it for that to happen. I use a bigger pair of scissors for myself when demonstrating for my son, because adult hands wonʻt fit in these scissors.",4 "cutter good and safe, easy to hold, bright color to be easy to find, cuts well for a small pair for small hands",4 "Wish we could pick the colors. I got pink ones for my little boy. Not that I have a problem with that but it would have been awesome if we could have gotten a pair in blue since it's his current fave color.",3 "Product in photo is not the same product that I received. Received scissors more then 2 weeks after I ordered them. The scissors are not the same quality as the ones this company advertised. I already had a pair like the ones I ordered so it was easy to see that the ones I ordered and the one I received were not the same type. Not happy with this company and would like a refund. I will be happy to return for a full refund and free return shipping. We'll see how professional their customer service department is.",0 "Scissors are great The scissors themselves are great. I ordered 2 pair. I am disappointed that I was not able to choose a color. I ordered 2 pair for my 2 boys. I know that there are ""no boy colors"" however, I am not willing to send my 7 year old boy to school with hot pink scissors. I am happy to do my part in getting rid of gender typing, etc. I don't think that my children have to be saddled with that job in elementary school. Please let us choose our own colors!",2 "very difficult for small hands i bought a 1.99 pair of scissors at the super market and they are much better than these, and you can use them in the right or left hand. not worth it.",1 "Good one, shall buy another piece. I'm using this to cut foods for my little baby. Its easy clean, easy carry, and is a safe tool for most of light use.",4 "Useful! My 3YO loves using these. It is a good sixpence for her hands. I don't worry about her using these but I do supervise her in case she feels like cutting her hair off.",4 "Great Scissors Bought it for the kids but ended up using them as our overall scissors. Comfortable and effective. Note that colors will be sent at random",4 "Good scissors, for right-handed children. I have multiple pairs of these scissors in my house. I like them, they last for years unlike the cheaper scissors. My right-handed child has no problem. They keep their edge, he can cut paper and foam with them.These are useless for the left-handed child. I thought my daughter could sue these, they say they are ambidextrous on the package, but as many have said, this is an impossibility with scissors. She would cut jagged lines in everything. This lead to her getting very frustrated. You can't find left-handed scissors in any local Brick-and-mortar stores it seems. Don't buy these for your left -handers. Fiskars makes a great pair of left handed scissors that is sold here on Amazon, that have all the benefits of these scissors.",2 "Great Scissors! Well made product, had bought some others that fell apart the lst time my 4 year granddaughter used them but these are quality and the seller was good.",4 "Great !! I Bought the Lefty Version Yes, I would recommend this item. It arrived as advertised, on time, safely packaged, and I had no issues at all.I would def do business with this company again.Excellent product !! -Jim :-)",4 "Not Left Handed I thought I had found the perfect little scissors for my left-handed 4-year old granddaughter. Good size, nice grip, colorful, blunt. But no! Not true left hand scissors. I am angry enough to return these.",0 "For right-handed kids ONLY Unfortunately this item comes up in your search for 'left handed scissors' as the manufacturer have described it as being comfortable for both right and left handed kids. One of the way you can identify left handed scissors is to look at the side the top blade's handle points when the scissors are kept vertical with the handles towards your side. If the top blade's handle is to your left, then they are comfortable for left handed kids.The reason why they are more comfortable for left handed kids has to do with how they can see the blade's edge while cutting. Having said that, it'd be better for left handed kids to learn to use both right and left handed scissors as they may not have access to left handed scissors everywhere! Overall a good product but wrongly categorized and described.",2 "Surprisingly dissappointing As a former school teacher, I remember these scissors being one of the top choices for little kids. I'd also used them plenty, myself (though they're not ideal for big hands, of course) I didn't think twice about ordering them for my daughter's first pair of scissors. I was surprised to find them very hard to open and close- too much friction. That's just not workable for tiny hands relatively new to cutting.",0 "good siccors It was what it was supposed to be. Came on time. No issues. They work as they should. Good deal. great price.",3 "cheap These are cheap scissors and are likely to fall apart in a few weeks. I do not recommend this product.",0 "Not for left-handed kids Dont be fooled into thinking that these scissors are truly for left-handed kids. The handles may be molded to fit either hand. But in order to be truly left handed scissors, the blades must be reversed. It's physically impossible to make ambidexterous scissors. Hold the scissors open in front of you, with the blade pointing away from you and one handle in each hand. If the blade on top is coming from your left hand, then they are truly left-handed scissors. If it's on the right, then they simply won't cut well when used left handed. The natural cutting action of the hand will push the blades apart rather than together and the paper will slip between the blades - very frustrating for a preschooler who is learning to use scissors. If you're looking for scissors for your left-handed child, don't waste your money on these!",0 "Best there is! It says in the product review about that this pair is the most recommended by teachers. They're not kidding either. If you're looking for something that is easier for children to manipulate, especially those in kindergarten and preschool, be SURE to buy these! They hold up so very well, are more comfortable in their hands, and they just work so much better than those cheaper store brands. We've had these for quite a few years and I can't say enough good about them. They even work great when you're sewing and need to cut a thread or two! Highly recommend!",4 "Best for your pre-schoolers Pros:- Great quality (construction and details) product, great brand (Fiskar).- Blunt tip for child's safety- Not dangerously sharp but cuts perfectly on papers, strings, even cardboard. Blades are perfectly aligned. Actually useful for many household chores.- Rust resistant- Handles are well suited for little handsCons:- A little pricy (but you can find it on sale for 99 cents a piece at certain times. If you do, grab a couple or more)",4 "My son loves his new scissors! I purchased these scissors for my 3 year old and he loves them. They fit comfortably in either hand and cut very smoothly. No complaints.",4 "Perfect for gradeschoolers a very affordable product, and a quality one at that. School supply shoppers, look no further! This product met all my needs and more! Bonus, the scissors came with a cap that has an eraser on it. Not sure how often THAT gets used at school, but hey, at least I know it came with something extra.",4 "Best small kids scissors I think these are the best small kids scissors you can buy now. I just wish they were the size and handle shape of the Fiskars kids scissors from a few years ago. The handle on these are larger which makes then less compact. They are great for stow-able scissors in your car or elsewhere.",4 "Are these NEW??? These scissors come in NO original packaging, I am wondering if they are even new?? Can't pick the color either so I see why they are cheap. Next time I would order elsewhere so I knew they were new and so I would get to choose the color. I have to say the shipping was not very fast either. This review is for the vendor (The Natural Health Shoppe) rather than the scissors.",1 "These are NOT left-handed scissors! These are NOT left-handed scissors. Do not buy these for a lefty. They say they can be used by right and left handed users, which, technically, I guess they can be. But these are the same as all right handed scissors.",0 "Simple, easy to use I admit one can't really review a simple product like a scissors. I got this Fiskars for our toddler who likes to play-and-cut paper. It is simple and safe.Online delivery: great and timely.",3 "Scissors cut well I bought these for a child for elementary school. They cut paper well. The handle is solid plastic. It doesn't feel comfortable to me, but my kid likes them. The tip is pointy, but not dangerously so. You do not get to pick the color when you order. Thankfully mine arrived blue, not pink or purple.",3 "Safe and effective Nice pair of scissors for arts and crafts activities for my children. They scissors blades are not sharp so I don't need to worry about them hurting themselves. Yet the scissors cut paper well. Can't be used for anything else really though.",4 "Great for kids. Great for little ones. They cut when you need them to. I bought them as a 2nd pair so my daughter would have some at home for school projects. Works like a charm.",4 "Great kids' safety scissors I have needed to buy several pairs of kids' safety scissors for my daughter, our church nursery, my work, etc. I always buy Fiskars. They are quality scissors, even for little fingers!",4 "Safe and easy to use for a 4-yr old This is a good quality scissor and just what I was looking for for our 4-year old daughter. We bought another pair locally but found that it was too sharp for her and ran the risk of cutting herself. We bought these instead and they are much safer, no chance of her cutting herself. It still cuts through paper without any problem. In fact, I use it to open up all her toys and their arduous packaging with this pair of scissors and it works just fine. Recommended product for your little one.",4 "Cuts well I got this for my son, who has been using the large adult scissors for cutting (paper, cardboard, etc) since the other kid's scissors I got him was plastic and cuts paper decently (if you only use 1 sheet) but does not cut well on thicker paper or thin cardboards. Since I got this for him he's been using this scissors and seem happy with it.",3 "Great for beginners These are great for beginning cutters..the same ones they have in my daughter's preschool. They also work great for lefties. We had the Melissa and Doug version previosly, and while they worked for my left-handed kiddo, they didn't cut well - frustrating when you are trying to learn how to cut! We are very pleased with these, and will probably purchase another pair soon for play dates, etc.",4 "very good these scissors are well crafted, blunted thus relatively safe, and firm enough. i had to remember that i wasn't purchasing $20 scissors, just 1/10th that and for the kids! they were nice and they worked quite well on everything. the ad says colors may vary. i got two pink pair, fine with my son but a little less so for my daughter (???!!!). i recommend these for review / purchase by schools, church schools, libraries, and parents. i give everything a grade and these i give a ""B+"".",4 "Excellent scissors for children If you have kids and they like to do art projects, these scissors' fit the bill. The handle is easy for small hands to hold and the tip is nice and rounded. I can't imagine it made much safer.",4 "No longer quality product I bought a pair of these scissors last year and they are great; its performance and fit-and-finish reflect the kind of quality you expect from Fiskars, even at such a low price point. I ordered two more pairs as extras and noticed that the handles look different than the pair I already have. I read the packaging and realized that these are now made in China (the first pair I got were made in the US) and unfortunately, quality has been severely affected. One pair wouldn't open/close with reasonable effort (young kids would struggle) and both pairs had sloppy flashing on the handles, making them scratchy. I am so disappointed. They have been returned and I will try and find these locally; hopefully the original ones are still available.",0 "Took a chance on ""assorted colors"" :( Bummer! My son's school supply list specifically requested Fiskar scissors so I ordered these. Although I realized they came in ""assorted colors"", I ordered them in the hopes that they would arrive in a gender neutral color. Unfortunately, they came in a flaming hot pink and that just won't fly for my little guy. I ended up giving them to a neighbor girl so she could have them for school. It's really too bad that the customer cannot order the color of their choice. For that reason, I am giving 2 stars. On a side note, I believe Fiskar scissors are very well made and durable.",1 "My kids love it Pro:Well designed. The rubber handles are comfortable. My kids said they look like rubber candies.Con: Not sharp enough. Have to press it hard.",3 "School Supplies Nice to be able to get all the school supplies you need online without fighting the in-store madness :)Bought this item for a Family Giving Tree Backpack/school supply drive through my work and the price was right and the product came quickly and as described!",4 "Review Update I wrote a neutral review about the scissors we received from this company, and I mentioned that there was some gummy/goopy stuff on the scissors (not a lot), but that the scissors arrived fairly quickly and they worked great-- the price was exceptional. I wondered if the scissors were previously used and not new, but the company contacted me (in response to my review) to let me know that the gummy/goopy stuff was part of the bulk packaging and occasionally remains when they separate out individual scissors... and that seemed to make sense. My 4-year-olds have been using the scissors for several weeks now and they have been perfect. I appreciate that this company was responsive to a customer review and I thought that should be noted to future customers.",3 "A cut above Nice safety scissors that are great for beginning cutters. Cut well, yet not a dangerous blade. Large loops for fingers. We have had luck with both right and left-handed users. Safe, necessary tool for creative children.",4 "Just right for 3-year old The little 3-year old is learning to cut things out, and these scissors are just right for her. She's proud to have her 'own' scissors, tho I don't let her keep them in her toys, she has to use them when I'm with her.",3 "Great for a 4-year old We had the Melissa & Doug Child Safe Scissors Set, which was great for first learning to cut. Now at 4 years old, my daughter was having trouble cutting out shapes for her school projects. These Fiskars scissors work great, they seem sturdy (we have only had them a week), and the blunt tip is safe. Perfect as a 2nd set for her age. I only wish we could choose the color; she really wanted the purple set, but we received blue.",4 "Fiskars are great! I am so happy I was able to find kid safe Fiskars scissors, they are great brand. I bought these for my son to start practicing before he starts school in the fall and I know teachers usually recommend Fiskars.",4 "Sharp, good blunt tip. This scissor is a bit too big for a 2yr old but now that my kid is 3ish its working out very well. Very sharp, can fit all 4 fingers and thumb. Helps develop coordination for fine motor skills.",4 "Good pair of scissors I bought these scissors for my almost 3 yr. old granddaughter. I am teaching her how to hold them and cut. Excellent pair of first time scissors for a child to learn on.",4 "Good scissors I bought these for my 5 year old who was having trouble at school cutting since he is left handed and they only had right handed scissors. They are as they state..left handed children's scissors.",4 "Oh yes! You can knit....really! This loom, unlike the round looms, makes a thick double sided panel. While I LOVE the round looms they produce items with a wrong and a right side, this loom produces a thick straight panel with two right sides and its just lovely!I'm not sure if I would buy this before trying the round looms. I think you need some of the skills from the round looms...but I am as glad I have this loom as the the other ones!Buy this, you will be just amazed with what you produce!",4 "great This was very handy, i wanted to make a really long scarf and between finals and work i made a 20 foot scarf in just a few days!",3 "Great Loom I own the purple Knifty Knitter(KK) double rake loom and have made 9 scarves with it using the figure 8, rib, and stockinette patterns. The loom's gauge is .75 inches and works great with bulky yarns. Since using this loom, I've become addicted to making scarves.I'm rating the purple KK loom four stars for two reasons. The first reason is that the instructs that come with the loom are poor; however, many websites including Provo Craft (the maker of the loom) are loaded with loom knitting patterns and instructions.Secondly, the purple KK double rake loom cannot be used in a circular pattern as no pegs were placed on the loom's ends. To counter that situation, Provo Craft sells KK Loom clips but no retailer in my area sells them and the purchase of them online costs more than the loom itself.Outside my complaints, the purple KK double rake loom is great and I've made some very beautiful scarves for my family as gifts.ETA: Loom clips will not fit this loom.",3 "Even I can do double knit! This is very easy to use, I made doublknit the first time I used this loom. You can also use just one side of the loom to make single knit items. Two single knit panels from this loom will make a nice poncho or shawl.",4 "Easy but useless I'm kinda surprised to see such high ratings. I know how to knit, but don't enjoy it, because the loops always get too tight, then it's a pain to make the next stitch. I thought this might be great, so took a shot.Pros:* It's easy. A child could easily do this. Youtube videos galore, soooo easy to learn.* It's big, so no worries about if big fingers will be an issue. (I used a straw to thread it, as seen on Youtube - good idea).Cons:* I thought it was going to make a tubular type sleeve. Wrong, it makes a flat panel.* The flat panel is only going to be one width (at least no wider), so you're not going to make anything but scarves.* The finished product is so loosely woven, it will not stop any winds. I could easily fit my fingers through the holes, with plenty of room to spare.Ultimately, even if you go to the work to make multiple panels, & stitch them together, the end product will be so hole-y, you could never wear it without a shirt under, for modesty sake, even if you don't freeze to death from the lack of protection. It's not even great for kids, because any kid old enough to use it, is not likely to be happy with the end result.I'm 55, well experienced in sewing, needlework, & crafts, and I kept at this for about 4-5 inches in length, then pulled it all out, since I could see this was not going anywhere I was going to want to keep. It was just too loose, and when I followed the instructions on how to cast off properly, the difference between the first rows & the cast off row was pretty pronounced. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone beyond the age of 6-ish, and even then only for a scarf.I posted a pic of the results, with my hand in the pic, so you can see how big the holes are.",1 "This loom is strong and great!!!! I recommend this loom to anyone who likes knitting with bulky/Chunky yarn. This loom makes great scarves and they are thick. The pegs are sturdy and strong enough to withhold any tight knitting. I am now taking orders because my scarves short and long are so nice, people at work are asking me to make scarves for them. I was going to order three more but I just found out that Joannes sell this loom for 10.99. So, to Joanne I go to get (3) more. This was a great purchase.",4 "Very easy to use loom to knit beautiful scarfs This loom is the easiest by far to loom knit a scarf on. The scarf I made was absolutely gorgeous. I'm planning a shrug next.I own Knifty Knitter round 4-loom round loom set, the long 4-loom set and this scarf loom. This scarf loom is much easier to knit on than any of the other long looms. The gauge is larger and the grooves in this scarf loom are deeper and the same as the round looms. The depth of the groove makes it much easier to knit. I'm currently using the yellow 14 inch long loom that comes in the 4-loom set and having to use a modified hooking method for flipping the yarn. I hook it on the inside of the peg, slide around and over. It is really slowing me down. I didn't have this problem on the purple scarf loom. I wished I had just used it instead.Like another user already stated, you will need to buy a round loom or use a different long loom with the pegs on the ends, if you want to make a knit cap. A lacey cap may be possible of the design calls for skipping pegs.If you want to crank out scarfs with ease, buy this loom!",4 "Rectangular Loom I love it! I had one previously where the pegs would continuously fall out. This one is great. makes it so easy to make a scarf",4 "Long, sharp blades, comfortable in your hand I frequently cut 8.5x11 paper in half. The long blade makes it a two chop, smooth process. They are well balanced and light weight without feeling flimsy. I have fairly small hands and these work comfortably for me for small cuts as well as full blade. I would buy them again and give them as a gift.",4 "bead reamer kit perfect perfect perfect!!!!!!this is a great buy and so worth it, its so easy to use and i just love the way it fits every bead hole... please buy it! cant beat the price and it is exacly waht every professional beader needs.thanks!",4 "Only a week but...... Best gun I've owned so far and I've had a half dozen in my years. My guns get heavy use when I pull them out of the tool box. I use this with high strength, high temperature glue sticks and both heat settings do a great job melting them, the high setting of course produces a nice workable liquid, the low setting is good for lighter duty and quicker hardening. It's not completely no drip but I have yet to see more than a drop or two spill out while it comes up to temperature.For 15 bucks it's a killer gun and you probably won't get much better quality in more expensive guns unless you go full blown industrial duty for 5-6x the cost and above.Lead in the wire insulation folks? Pleeeeease!Lead is a CONDUCTOR of electricity. Insulation is in place because it BLOCKS the flow of current. A conductive material, such as LEAD, is NEVER used in WIRE INSULATION.The lead they refer to is in the solders, possibly in the alloy of the prongs etc. This is very misleading and all over the internet because people with absolutely no background in electronics read something and run around like a preacher with the bible. Don't believe me? Just do a search on lead in wire shielding and you will come up with zilch. Ask around on forums as well.Aside from that, I wash my hands after touching any and all electronics I am repairing, building etc.",3 "Meh... I ordered this gun to use with glue-gun style sealing wax for wedding invitations. I wasn't really impressed that this didn't handle the thinner wax sticks like standard glue guns and I actually had to use a pen to push the wax out because the trigger on the gun didn't work. I do like that the cord is long, it comes with a convenient stand, and has a high/low heat option.",2 "hot glue gun what a great glue gun (hot) good quality with very little waste, great quality,well made!",4 "glue sticks The ""Frequently Bought Together"" stanley glue stick are not 7/16. The stanley are .45 not .437=7/16 this could be a problem.",2 "Still drips Although the product details claim the tip does not drip - it still does - once the glue that has dripped down has dried it's easy to pull it off - but still, I was expecting it to be drip free.Also, the stand it comes with is not at all sturdy - you have to be very careful when placing the glue gun on the stand because it is very wobbly. I think I may just lay it down as oppose to using the stand it comes with.",2 "Great Glue Gun This is a great glue gun! I bought the Surebonder DT-280 Dual Temperature Full Size Glue Gun (exact title) and I love it. I used standard dual heat glue sticks by Stanley. My first project was gluing or rather sealing around the filters of a humming bird feeders (far as I know the glue is non-toxic) so the sparrows wouldn't be able to drink all the humming bird's nectar. Well it worked perfectly and held up very nice. For that projects I used the High heat mode on the heat gun. The heat gun came with directions on the packaging explaining examples of what to use the high heat mode for as well as the low heat mode. I bought this heat gun originally for electronic projects in tandem with soldering. When running wires across sensitive electronics, using a heat gun to tack the wires down along their runs to avoid other components is very important. This is especially true when applying hardware mods to video game systems. I can say this is the perfect glue gun for those projects. The tip is the right size and it comes with a mounting base that is just fantastically handy. I couldn't recommend a better glue gun. Try it.",4 "does too drip I like the dual temp, it heats up quicker than my last one, but mainly I bought it for the no drip tip. This thing dripps like CRAZY. I have WAY more glue on the stand than on my project. The small silicone pad on the stand is completely insufficient for the drip. I tried to lay in on it's side like they say and just got a big puddle of glue on the side of the gun.Not Happy! I may just go back to my old gun to save glue.",1 "Handy Glue Gun Being a crafter that must always have a glue gun handy for all projects - you will find this item to fit many crafting needs. I liked the dual temperature on this item. And at first I found the holder to be awkward - but after using it for a while I really like the stand. Handy Item.",4 "Great Glue Gun! Okay, it is a glue gun. Not much to write home about.The HIGH switch gets the glue really hot. I have used it on NUMEROUS projects. I have the blisters that prove it! :-)The HIGH setting creates really hot glue, try not to catch things when you drop them.Cons:1) I wish it had an off switch, not just High/Low. I keep having to unplug it and plug it back in.2) The Main ring fell off (near the tip), and the top is separating a bit, maybe warping from heatBut the gun works fine. It does NOT come with a single glue stick... I Feel it should come with 2-3. Luckily I ordered some the same day.",4 "happy with purchase While not perfect, this is the best glue gun I've ever used. Very easy to use with one hand. Would recommend to crafters.",3 "Good product, needs better info Works as expected, comfortable to hold in hand and use. I had never used a glue gun before, and it was not clear from the included instructions that I had to insert a 2nd glue stick for the gun to push the glue out. Although it wasn't hard to figure out, it would be better if the instructions included it.",3 "One excellent, the other junk I bought two at the same time. I'm still using one to this day. I'm a heavy user, low temperature only, it being on 8 hours a day, most days for at least 2 years. The second exact glue gun was used about 7 times and completely died. Go figure. Yes, they do leak some, that is the nature of glue guns. I'm conflicted about buying this glue gun again. It's a 50-50 chance.",3 "Pure junk I bought this glue gun based on the reviews and product information. Price was ok. I used it 2 times and on the third use, itdid not heat up for at least 5 min. When it finally did heat up it did not feed properly and back flowed glueinside the mechanism. I took the gun apart and cleaned it out and on the next try it gummed up again. Don't by this unit.",0 "Great Glue Gun Heated up QUICK.Stayed hot even after putting 3-4 sticks through it within a minute.Worth Every cent! I have spent 2 times more for glue guns at hobby stores that dont come with a long cord, stand or the quality that this one did.",4 "Works Well for Minor Repair Work I used the glue gun to repair some work shoes. It was quick and easy. This item should easily do relatively minor chores. I am very satisfied.",4 "Good gun. I have used numerous glue guns and this is one of the best so far. I like the idea of it being a dual temp with a selector. I use it mainly on high for gluing plastic and foam core together to hold thick liquid for some crafting that I do. The gun does drip, but nothing horrible. Being a full size glue gun has the benefits of the hand trigger and not a little finger trigger like some of the smaller guns. My hand does get a bit fatigued from the trigger, but I think that is me and not the guns fault.Great purchase!",3 "It's okay I like having the high and low temperature. It works well, except for the part where it drips like a son of a gun. The photo they show of it in the stand (in which I have a difficult time getting it to stay in place)would have your entire glue stick dripping through the gun until it was all gone. I try to prop it up so that it is pointing up instead of down, but still have problems with it. I hate the waste of glue that happens with all the drippings, plus it gets quite messy.",2 "good, but harder to find glue This product works very well, once you are able to find a place that sells the glue sticks. It has a good handle and feels sturdy. The stand comes with a pad that makes drips easy to clean up. The built in ""kick stand"" is very unsteady and will tip over easily. make sure to use the separate stand.There is no on/off button.it heats up within 3 minutes and is ready to use.",3 "Using it for a milk-jug igloo I've been giving it a real workout gluing together 400+ milk containers. The unit is flawless, however, when I dump a large load of glue out, sometimes I have to give some time to catch up with the heating more supply. I should have bought two of these, and would definitely purchase again should the need arise. BTW, I purchased this together with the 5lb case of 10"" glue sticks .. they work great as well (at least on the milk jugs in high-temp mode).",3 "HOT GLUE GUN FOUND SUREBONDER DT280 TO D0 ALL I EXPECT AN WANTED. THE SUREBONDER HEATED UP AND WAS COMFORTABLE TO HANDLE EVEN IN TIGHT SPOTS...I HAVE SPENT MORE MONEY FOR OTHER GLUE GUNS AND NOT FOUND THEM A MATCH TO SUREBONDER...",4 "Good Choice This well-designed glue gun is a good choice for occasional use. It's lightweight (0.5 lbs), well-balanced, and a comfortable size: 7 inches long with a housing that tapers to less than an inch wide at the front. It has a full-size trigger that requires little effort and feeds continuously, not in steps, for better control.It has a plastic fold-down kickstand which is stable but unlikely to keep it upright if bumped, plus a separate plastic stand with a non-stick silicone drip pad. Its only control is a high-low temperature switch. No power switch, automatic cutoff, or thermostat. To turn it off, you unplug it. A light above the temp switch glows when it's powered.Hot parts are well covered -- only 1/4"" of the metal tip is exposed. Made in China; UL listed. Heats to maximum temperature in 5 minutes. Non-drip tip means glue doesn't stream out when it's idle; it does drip slightly, which is harmless especially if you use the separate stand.A 4"" glue stick goes almost all the way into the barrel. When first loaded, just a fraction of an inch is visible in the opening above the handle. The mechanism that pushes the stick forward rests behind that opening. So you need a second stick to push against the first to begin dispensing glue, then add another stick whenever the last one almost disappears into the barrel.If you plan to frequently switch between glue types, it would be easier and more economical to use a separate gun for each type. Glue sticks shouldn't be remove once started. To change glue type, you squeeze the leftover glue out the tip, using the new stick to push it through.The bond it creates is a bit like sticking things together with melted candle wax -- just harder and with a higher melting point. Good on porous materials that will partially absorb the glue. It will firmly attach non-porous surfaces as well, but with some effort you can pull them apart and pull off the glue, leaving no residue.",4 "Works well for gluing foam I purchased this model for working with foam model airplanes. The low temperature setting works well and the glue does not melt the foam.The stand works well, but is light and will tip if you bump it with any force.It does drip, but not very much... I left it sitting for about 3 hours and there were about 10-12 drops of glue under the tip.The controls are simple... hi/low temp, turn it on by plugging it in.",4 "DO NOT BUY! Used this gun exactly twice. When on, and trigger pressure applied, molten glue exits along the seems of the unit. Unfortunately I cannot return this item, so I figured i would open her up and see if I could solve the issue. See all those other users that complain of leaking? Well, you should see all the glue that has filled the inner cavity of the housing! Easily 2-3 full sticks worth of glue is loaded up in the plastic shell. Im going to box this mess up and Should have read the reviews before purchasing!",0 "Bad choice for me I've owned this glue gun for about a year now. I'm an occasional user, using it on simple craft projects around the house. I really don't understand the positive reviews for this glue gun. I've finally given up on it, and I'm shopping for a new glue gun (one that's more expensive this time!). The problem is with the design that allows hot glue to ""gush"" out of the seams between the two halves of the plastic casing, and out of the area above the trigger. By using a very strong but small spring clamp around the nozzle, and only using it on the low heat setting, I got the ""gush"" down to a dribble, but still there is glue coming out of this gun in places other than the nozzle. Don't get me wrong--glue also comes out of the nozzle, at the right temp, and in the right volume--there's nothing wrong with the internal controls, heating element, or the glue stick feeding mechanism operated by the trigger. But it's pretty hard to use with hot glue gushing out all over your work surface, your hand, your project and whatnot. Ya think?",0 "nice glue gun, but... Despite it's claim that it has a no-drip tip; I'm here to tell you that this sucker drips. As long as a glue stick is in the chamber and the unit is on, it will drip and continue to do so until turned off and allowed to cool. Other than the aforementioned, I like it's duel temp feature and low price. Does not come with any glue sticks :(",2 "cannot get it to work I received this item as a gift and exchanged the first one because I could not seem to get it to make the glue come out. I put in several sticks of glue but nothing came out. I figured perhaps it was a fluke. Now I finally got around to trying the second one I received and the same thing. The glue will not come out. I cannot imagine I am supposed to put in 10 glue sticks to get this to work. Unfortunately its too late to return it yet again. I should have just returned it in the first place but noone seemed to be having this issue so I figured it was a fluke. Guess not. Dont buy.",0 "Put down the staple gun. This glue gun works very well. I am always finding something that needs to be glued. I glued a piece of a glass to a piece of wood and could not pull them apart. The uses are endless. I am very satisfied with this purchase.",4 "Good Crafting Glue Gun - Recommended Length:: 0:17 MinsThis Surebonder ""Dual Temperature Full Sized Glue Gun"" is a good replacement for an older (different manufacturer) model we had in our shop. Here are my observations:Pros -+ Takes Full Sized Glue Sticks; useful since we use our glue gun for production in my wife's small business+ High\Low Setting; useful for bonding a wide range of materials with different temperature rated glue sticks+ Full Sized; fits my big hand well and large trigger gives good control+ Stable Base; prevents tip overs+ Includes Stand With Drip Plate; useful when used on ""High"" setting to catch glue blobs+ Built-In Stand; also has built-in flip down standCons -- Will tend to drip on ""High"" setting, but not much of an issue on the ""Low"" stetting or when using the included standOverall, I am very pleased with the features and value of this glue gun.Recommended!CFH",3 "Great Glue Gun This is a great glue gun - much nicer to work with than the small mini-glue guns. The glue is more expensive but there is no waste like the minis. I use it for craft items and happy with the glue gun.",4 "Does not work. 2 glue sticks put into gun and melted......nothing came out. The glue is likely pooling inside gun as other reviews said. I am sad purchaser.",0 "Power cord contains lead! I bought this to make hair bows for my little baby girl. I was shocked to see the package contains a warning stating the power cord contains lead. It suggests hand washing after an usage. I will return it immediately and try to locate a glue gun without a ""lead"" power cord.",0 "Blew out my fuses This worked for about five minutes and then blew out my electrical outlet. It's dangerous. Sent it right back.",0 "Not bad I bought this to use on my kids school projects. It take a little while to warm up but it works fine. This was the first glue gun I purchased and I just wanted something simple.",3 "Great Gun I have used this quite a bit and haven't had any problems with it. This is a great hot glue gun!",4 "Great Value Great glue gun. Dual temp settings for both low and high temp glue sticks. Which is nice for when using different materials for crafts and such. Tip is a medium to larger size. Wish it also came with fine tip. So not ideal for the tedious crafts.",4 "Excellent value This is an excellent value for a dual temp glue gun.I also have a 250 watt glue and this one performs just as well for smaller jobs.Some have complained about the nozzle dripping, yes it does as most glue guns do.Just keep the nozzle over something you can let it drip on, as you should regardless.This glue gun is a great bang for the buck. Smooth & easy trigger pull, heats up quick and keeps a good flow of hot glue.5 stars all the way *****",4 "Glue gun Works great the 2 power settings are a god send since I needed the lower setting for the 120lb. paper I am using it on.",4 "Blah blah blaaaahhh ;)))) Where is the simple logic? If this Surebonder company, for over a decade, one of the larger manufacturer of the clue-sticks,so...ur think they don't know how to construct a glue gun for it? I think you've got my drift. Take it from me - the best for the price! Don't u listen wining ""O.C.D. professionals"". hahaha",4 "I can't tell This is my first glue gun so I'm not an expert, but I've seen similar-looking products in the craft store for less with some glue sticks included. It serves it's purpose though.",2 "handy thanks for the speedy service, it came in handy for the babyshower i was doing, thanks.",4 "A Month and still hasn't shipped!!!! I ordered this glue gun as a Christmas Gift for my sister-in-law on Dec. 2nd and as of Jan. 2nd it is still not shipped ad has not shipping estimated date!!! This is a horrible way to do business; and if it is not shipped within the next week I will be cancelling. If you are selling items under the super saver shipping and it guarantees you will get it by Christmas then it SHOULD BE THERE BY CHRISTMAS!!!!",1 "Lead warning The back of the package indicates that the power cord on this product contains lead, and the user should wash their hands after operating the unit. While it is possible that it might be mis-worded and the lead is on the inside, it wasn't worth the risk for me to keep it. What's more, there's no reason for most consumer-grade products to contain any lead anymore, even on the inside. Check out ROHS for more information if you're curious about where lead is allowed in consumer products.",0 "Professional Its very professional looking portfolio case. I use it to carry my 11x14 portfolio. I am so clumsy I need this thing. My portfolio is so pretty I don't want to nick it all up and if I didn't have this it would be all nicked up haha. I love it my portfolio looks as new as the day I got it!",4 "Good General Use Paper at a Good Price This is a good general-use paper at a good price. It is a noticeable upgrade from your normal $14/roll plotter paper. It is quite useful for proof prints and produces a quite acceptable ""cheap-o"" print that needs to look decent.I plan on getting a few more rolls at this price.",4 "Good value Arrived in good condition, has a great weight to it, prints well on our Designjet 450c.Expect to loose a foot or two as the tape holding the roll closed was not removable without ripping.",3 "Heavyweight works well This is heavier than normal, but as a banner it doesn't rip as easily and regular Coated paper and it is a very inexpensive alternative to Tyvek.",4 "Very, very nice I purchased this item back in 2008 as a belated birthday gift for a former girlfriend. It was something she really, really wanted ... how could I resist. It also matched her background in nursing.It's a shame that the item is out of stock. There must be many more nurses. that yould like to have one or give away as gifts to patients.",4 "Great for Photo Backgrounds. This paper proves that anything that is for ""photo"" and ""video"" is way overpriced. Its sturdy and big enough for 3/4 or head shots. Full body is kind of pushing it. You would need at least an 85mm.",4 "Wonderful, inexpensive machine! I love this machine. The best thing about this machine is its ease of use. I have never owned a sewing machine that was easier. The first day I set it up, my first words after sewing a few seams were ""What a dream to use"".If you are new to sewing, this is the perfect machine. I sew quite a bit, dolls, cloths, and quilts, and this works just perfectly. My more expensive machine has been banished to the closet. I haven't had any need to bring it out.For most sewing needs, this is a great buy.",4 "False advertising Folks this machine sells for $154.00 at Walmart regular price and even less at other locations. Google it, you will find this machine is not even near the original price it claims of over $449. Prime example of false advertising. Check it out yourselves, don't fall for it.",1 "Broken in 10 months This sewing machine worked moderately poorly until today when the gears stopped working. A repair of approximately two hundred dollars doesn't make sense for this brother. Will report back after testing the limited lifetime warranty with Brother.",0 "DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$$$$ After carefully researching & reading all of the glowing reviews for this machine, I purchased it from Amazon in Aug 2011. I loved it at first.... BUT after just 3 short months of minimal use, the tension is completely SHOT! I can't even use the machine. I can't get it to sew a decent stitch on any tension setting :( Waste of money, DO NOT BUY this machine. I spoke to another sewer on my online sewing group & she has the exact same model, only 6 months old & same thing her tension is completely shot & machine is useless!",0 "The Best for a Beginner! I have never sewn before and decided to 'self-teach' myself so I bought this machine. I was completely nervous about using it once it arrived but after working up the nerve to plug up the machine, I have to say that I absolutely love it. I was able to tread bobbins and hem my khakis after only the first day. The machine sews slowly even when the peddle is pushed all the way down which works great for a beginner like myself. I have not been brave enough to try all the settings but I think after working with the machine and building confidence, this will not be a problem. The machine is great!Update:I have been practicing every Saturday for about 3 hours a week (for about two months). I have not had a single problem with this machine. I am now able to use the medium and fast settings to get little projects done at a faster pace and have pretty much experimented with every setting with ease. The manual helps a lot, very easy to read and understand for a beginner. One thing to note... I did break the twin needle (forgot to remove the straight pins!) and finding the correct replacement needle has proven more difficult than I expected. The Organ brand needles fit perfectly but apparently they dont make the twin needle.",4 "customer support? I am very frustrated with the local Brother support center after purchasing the 6000I. I brought this new machine which appeared to be malfunctioning, to the warranty service center (1 hour drive away),after having many difficulties with this machine over the last week. I have had continuous problems with this machine displaying E6 error along with a banging noise, broken needles, stitches missed and machine completely seizing up. I was told that I was ""threading the machine wrong"" without any assessment or allowing me to demonstrate the issue that I was experiencing. I had read the manual many times after the continuous malfunctions and could not troubleshoot the problem myself. The manual instructed me to bring it to a local service center.I asked the Brother repair center to show me the ""error of my ways"" so that I could determine the problem. I was rudely told that they were not paid to assist me as I bought the machine from Amazon. When I asked this Brother center where I could go to get assistance,I was told they did not know! I am bewildered!Buyer beware!",0 "TERRIBLE I have had this machine for 3 months. It hasn't worked right from the beginning. It is under warranty, however it must be looked at by only a Brother authorized service center. Every single time I have used my machine I have broken or bent numerous needles (they are hitting the metal plate). I took it in to have it looked at and after the service center having my machine an entire week I got it back and was told they replaced the needle and the machine worked fine. I am still having the same issue and was told the machine is fine, therefore they will do nothing more for me.",0 "A flimsy piece of junk! After reading reviews and doing lots of research, my husband bought me this as a gift. If you are just sewing thin cotton and making blouses, I guess it will work fine. I, however, sew denim, and the darn thing wouldn't work with any thick material. I actually got an error code and it refused to sew. The problem is the pressure foot won't go down far enough with thick materials and therefore the computer won't let it sew. So if you make suits or coats, sew denim or children's toy repairs, this MACHINE WILL NOT WORK!!!! And forget the needle treader. It twisted in less than an hour so it didn't go thru the eye of the needle, which was predictable since it was so flimsy. The thread broke about 5 or 6 times in the hour I was trying to use it, and it bunched up inside the machine. Just a flimsy piece of junk! Where can I get a good solid metal machine like my old Singer from 1957?",0 "The price is a lie I don't understand how this Amazon Deal shows the regular price of this machine as $449.00 when it is not on sale at WalMart, Sears, or Target and yet they are all selling this machine at their regular prices - all $169 or less. I love a good deal, but don't lie about the prices. This machine does not, has not and did not ever sell at $449 anywhere.",0 "LOVE THIS MACHINE I've had this machine for over 2 years and I still LOVE it! I was really concerned that It wasn't going to be good quality because the price was so low, but with all the accessories I couldn't resist trying it and I am so glad I did. I love the quilting table! I have used this machine for sewing dresses but I am mostly a quilter and love that it can handle sewing AND quilting my quilts. I have 2 pieces of advice for anyone buying this machine.1) It is picky about bobbins. Make sure you use ONLY the bobbins that come with the machine or order some from brother. I only use the plastic ones. I think metal is too heavy for the machine or doesn't have the appropriate curvature. Either way, do yourself a favor and only use brother bobbins.2) It does not come with a true 1/4"" foot. I put a little mark on the foot that is slightly larger than the 1/4 and sew to that mark. If you really need a 1/4 then you would need to purchase that.My only frustration with the machine is that it doesn't wind bobbins as full as I would like. I wish I could get more thread on the bobbin so I didn't have to stop to change it as often, but that is something I am willing to work with. I really enjoy the three speeds since my sister sews on the machine at times and likes it at medium, and my niece sometimes likes to sew and I can put it on slow. Putting in a new bobbin is a breeze and threading is super simple. It is light weight and the handle makes it super easy to move off my sewing table when I need to use the space for something else. The cover is also great for when I need to take it with me. I have only used a few of the fancy stitches but they always come out beautifully with no missed stitches.My mom has a babylock that was over $1000 and the only feature her machine has that mine doesn't is a button to cut the thread. Her machine also requires more cleaning or it gets fussy, and mine never gets that kind of build up.",4 "Good Machine To say that I am a novice sewer would be an understatement. I bought this because the reviews seemed to be good and the machine is computerized (I knew I would need as much assistance as possible). As long as you read the directions, set up is easy. Sewing couldn't be easier with this machine. I strongly recommend it to anyone; particularly to someone who is brand new to sewing such as myself.",4 "great machine I bought this for my 30 year old daughter last year. She had never sewn before and it has been too many years since I last touched a sewing machine. Not that I had ever used one alot anyway. So basically we're both beginners. The manual is detailed and helpful. It took a bit of a while but once we figured out how to thread it, it was a cinch. She is mainly practicing on it before going on to simple projects. I gave it four stars since it hasn't been used on any projects or crafts as of yet.",3 "Good machine for the price. I purchased this machine as a temporary replacement when I broke my Bernina sewing machine. We did not have the funds to spend $500 comparably repairing or replacing the Bernina, so I researched cheaper machines to figure out what to purchase. This machine sews smoothly and has many nice features of more expensive machines that I was looking for; needle stop up/down, stitch selections, walking foot, no problems with tension, it even has a needle threader that I did not know I would appreciate. I needed a machine to last me a few years until I could save up for a nicer machine, and so far this one has performed as needed without driving me crazy. Some cheap sewing machines have chronic tension issues that can drive a sewer insane, and this one has had no problems. My only real complaint so far is that the presser foot up position is not as generous as I would like. It can be hard to get bulk under there and I sew clothing for my kids, so the seams can be difficult to get through there. I would recommend this machine as a good starting machine or take with you to sewing group as it is lightweight and easier to move than heavier machines. Since it is lightweight, it does not feel as sturdy as my old Bernina, but it is a good in-between and I am happy with my purchase.",3 "Great Buy I purchased this machine for use when I am home in the states on visits with my grandchildren. I love to quilt and thought this would provide me with a cheap solution for a machine on which to quilt. I took the chance not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised! It sews like a dream and came with exactly the extra feet plus extension table I needed ""at no extra charge!"" Highly recommend this machine for anyone wanting a machine for quilting without having to put out a lot of money. The quality is quite good and it was easy to become acquainted with. No degree in engineering needed to be up and sewing in no time. This would be a perfect machine for a ""first"" machine should one want to introduce their children to sewing and quilting.I purchased it before Christmas 2009 and used it for hours daily for 2 1/2 months with absolutely NO problems or complaints.",4 "Sewing upgraded! Every twenty or thirty years a new sewing machine seems to be necessary, so guess I can say I've had maybe three or four machines over the years. This new Brother CS6000I seems to be a super machine. I'm so glad someone invented computers and all the things that can be computerized. So far, this machine has performed admirably for every task I've tried. So far, I can find no negatives, except for the fact that this one did not include a carrying case - had to purchase separately. As I make nearly all the pants for my husband, mostly cargo style with myriad pockets, this new machine makes this even easier than it has been for the past twenty or thirty years.Thank you, Amazon, for carrying this product for me to find.",4 "I love this machine! I was a little nervous purchasing this machine without ever seeing it. I had an old Brother's machine that was about 40 years old and I just wanted a new one. It is extremely easy to use and the instructions are so simple I was sewing almost immediately. I love this machine and would recommend it to anyone!",4 "Awsome machine I have been sewing since about grade school. I loved using my Mom's Signature sewing machine from Montgomery Wards. When she passed away it became mine. I've used it for many years now, but it's time to retire it. I needed something that was as easy to learn and easy to use. I was definately afraid to learn a new machine. I searched and compared for almost 2 weeks. The Brother CS6000I kept comming up with rave reviews no matter where I looked. Now that I have one of my own, I love it. The set up was easy and the performance was flawless. I have used it many times so far and I love the ease of the set up and it's so light weight I can change locations to use it and store it. I would definately reccomend this machine to anybody who loves to sew.",4 "Love it! This is my first sewing machine as I am new to it (well besides a home ec class in 6th grade), and I have to say it's a cinch to use and seems like it'll be able to do everything I want for clothing and beyond! Hope it lasts though, but I still consider it a steal for all that it provides (many different accessories included).",4 "Great machine I knew nothing about sewing, so had to go by the reviews. I almost went for the 70 stitch Brother sewing machine, but had read a few reviews on that one that people had wished they had gotten something a little more simplistic, so I compromised and bought this one. I couldn't have been happier. So easy to use and it practically sews on it's own. Being able to control the power (slow med fast) w/o a pedal is convenient and a great variety of stitches. Just a great machine. The only think I could think of that I would change is the cover, it's nice that all you have to do is slip it on, but I am now taking classes and have to transport it would be nice if there were clips to hold it in place.Other than that BUY THIS MACHINE AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED>",4 "It's great! I bought this machine after putting up with a Singer machine that worked when the mood struck it for close to 12 years. I was hesitant and pretty soured by the old machine. However with three boys a sewing machine is a must. I finally decided on this one because it didn't seem overly complicated but still offered some cool extras if I got a little more skilled. It is GREAT. I absolutely love it. I feel like I could actually use this machine for years to come. I am slowly starting to enjoy sewing again. The more I use it the more I realize I will have fun with the extras on this machine for years to come. It came with so many addtional pieces and the manual is easy to read and follow. The only problem I ran into was about a week after I bought it I broke the needle when it hit a pin. Changing the needle didn't seem to big a deal but as I was inserting the new needle I dropped it into the bottom of the machine. I think the odds of this happening twice are slim but still it happened. It took my husband about five minutes to take the bottom piece of the machine off and the needle fell right out. So it was an easy problem to address. That's it, the only issue I have had. I cannot wait to explore some of the various feet and stitches it seems capable of. This is a great machine for someone who can sew a bit but would like a little more. It is easy to use and seems very sturdy and well made.",4 "Brother CS6000 The best Sewing Machine I ever had I am glad I bought this machine. If you like computers, this is the perfect sewing machine for you. It has so many advantages, it is amazing! The price is affordable too. It is a pleasure to test and work the beautiful stitching; buttonhole; buttons;zipper; blind hem;overcast; quilting and a lot more. Once you practice the needle threader, it becomes very easy and is so convenient.By Gloria O",4 "Sewing Machine So easy to use. Love that you can set it to 3 different speeds for sewing. I tend to not sew straight and seem to sew straighter if I set my machine on slow. Love how easy it is to load the bobbin and that you can see when the bobbin is almost empty. Great sewing machine for beginners.",4 "happiness is a new machine My old machine literally stopped in the middle of a project. I had looked at new machines for some time, but kept putting off a purchase until it became urgent. Thought this one would see me through until old one was repaired. I haven't even attempted to get repairs on old one. So far this machine is great. Just select stitch and size, set speed and push button to sew. Easy bobbin loading. Seam allowances are marked on the plate-no more masking tape.I have done samples of some of the stitches and am looking forward to my next project with this machine. AND it has a very reasonable price.",4 "So Easy To Use This is a must have for those beginner sewers like me. Everything is step by step in terms of instructions, very easy to learn on. Accessories it comes with are great!",4 "AMAZING machine for the cost! This machine is so easy to use, the stitches are great, and the automatic needle threader saves so much time! I bought this as a beginning sewing machine, and I couldn't be happier! It has tons of stitches to choose from and even does button holes! Highly recommend!",4 "Very good This machine is very lightweight and easy for me to carry around and store. It's very easy to use and offers more functions than a beginner like me has the ability to utilize. Over all a good buy.",3 "Haven't let me down This machine works great not only for me being a beginner sewing but for my God Farther who is way advanced!!! Great price!!! Had no issues thus far!!! Recommended!",3 "Works with a 110-220 converter! I took a risk buying this sewing machine, because the voltage is 220v-50Hz where I live. I bought a voltage step-down converter and tested it, and yes it works! Without any problems at all.I felt it was great value at the price, and I haven't been disappointed.So, if you want to buy this machine for use in a country with 220V-50Hz power supply, don't let that deter you. It will work with a step-down converter. Just take all necessary precautions to prevent accidentally plugging it ino the mains directly.Caveat: I guess your warranty would be voided, I personally didn't mind that.",4 "broke after 4 months Machine locks up with error message that indicates there is tangled thread but there is no thread that I can find to clean out. It's under warranty but the closest authorized repair shop is more than an hour away from where I live.",0 "great machine This machine works as expected and more. It is very easy to operate and can handle whatever you plan to throw at it. I have been using it to make place mats and table runners, but it could easily handle something more complex and bulky.",4 "Great machine-great price! This machine is nice and smooth with little features here and there that make sewing faster and easier. It has a good amount of stitch choices for someone who does not sew everyday. I will and already have recommended this machine.",3 "Great machine! Easy to use, comes with tons of accessories. I bought this sewing machine a few months ago after getting fed up trying to fix my old one, and I am so glad I did! I was skeptical that it would live up to the reviews since it was so inexpensive, but the reviews cant even come close to explaining how great it is. The directions are easy to understand, and threading it only takes a second (I haven't tried the self-threading part yet, since I prefer to do it the old fashioned way). You can choose which speed to sew at, so it doesn't leave so much work for your foot to apply the right amount of pressure if you want to do some sections extremely slow. It has tons of different stitches that you can select easily on the screen, and you can choose the length of the stitch easily as well. I can't even begin to explain how this sewing machine has renewed my love of sewing (I know it sounds cheesy, but it's true)! More than satisfied with this purchase!",4 "This machine is amazing! I have never used anything but a basic sewing machine, and I am definitely not an expert when it comes to sewing machines. I read some reviews to try and find a good machine to learn on. I am so glad that I found this machine. It is less expensive than similar machines from different brands, and already I am happy with the value. I am already impressed with the quality of my work, and this is the first machine I have ever owned.I am sure that professionals will want to invest more and get a fancier machine, but I can't imagine anyone who needs a machine for household or hobby sewing to ever needs more features than this one has. Now that I see how easy it is to use, I have already started planning more elaborate projects. My mother saw it and was very impressed with it as well. (she knows more about sewing than I do) She will be getting one for Mother's Day.I love this machine!Update: April 20, 2012Just ordered another one for my mom. She was just complaining about not being able to order new parts for her old machine. I have continued to be amazed at what I can do with this machine. I'm still a rookie but look like a pro. 2 quilts, 2 dresses, and counting . . . .",4 "Doesn't work well My top of the line Bernina machine finally wore out after 30 plus years of hard use. The last repairs to the Bernina only lasted a few months as the machine really is worn out. These days I am doing lots less sewing and so was looking for a machine that was reliable while being less expensive and lighter weight than the Bernina. Should have listened to the people who down rated this machine. The idea behind the design is excellent, if only the tension issues could be resolved, and if it would easily sew a straight seam. Also I never could get the needle threader to work,but that wasn't really a deal breaker. This morning I shipped the machine back to Amazon for a refund. I have ordered a Janome heavy duty machine and am keeping my fingers cross that this machine will work--it's twice the price of this machine, but would be well worth it if it will work well.For those of you who have had your machines too long to get a refund, try the Guterman cotton thread. It did work better than other quality threads and was recommended by a reviewer who actually likes her machine.",0 "Love love! I really love the sewings machine. It so far has been great! It is a bit light for my tast, but other than that I love this machine! It really makes sewing more enjoyable!",3 "Easy to use!! Fast setup!! Would recommend to everyone looking for a machine! This is my first new sewing machine. I had a hand-me-down from my mother and it wasn't working properly. I made sure I had enough time to get the machine set up because I do not sew much at all; but this machine is awesome!! I had it set up in no time!! Computer is easy to use. I didn't even need the operator's manual to get it going!! Very happy that I had all the other reviews to look at before buying. I always check previous reviews to make my decision on buying anything on amazon. I love this machine. I would recommend this sewing machine to anybody looking for one at a great price!!",4 "Sewing machine Product was received just as described. The machine is perfect for me as a beginner and will be great as I improve my skills.",4 "First sewing machine - amazing Learned how to use this within 20 minutes... I sewed a crib skirt and will be doing a quilt, bed skirt and valance soon. Highly recommend.",4 "Brother CS6000i I chose this sewing machine to replace a 35+ year old Singer Touch & Sew. Since receiving this machine in January I have used it to make a number of skirts and a dress for my grandchild. I found that there was a slight learning curve with this machine as I was not accustomed to the computerized settings, seam width markings and some features are located in different places than I was used to. The Brother CS6000i is a whiz at buttonholes, a task I found very unsatisfactory with my old machine. I used the Brother CS6000i to applique and it produced a very professional looking final product. Bobbin winding is easily accomplished. Threading the bobbin and the machine are very easy although I have yet to figure out the needle threader on the machine. The machine stitches are smooth and even on both the top side of the fabric and underneath. This had become a major issue with my old machine. The three negatives that kept me from giving a 5 star rating are the poor seam width markings, the needle threader and the cover the machine came with. I would have preferred to pay $10-$15 more for a carrying case with handle for this machine. Overall, this sewing machine is an excellent value, especially for beginners and those in need of a basic machine. I can't speak for how well it does for quilting as that is not one of my crafts. It certainly comes with lots of extra tools to aide in quilt construction.",3 "I love this machine This machine does everything I need, and includes everything I need for a fraction of the price. The only thing I needed to buy was a 1/4inch foot. This is commonly used for sewing seams in a quilt and it is not included, but was very cheap to purchase separately.I had mine for 6 years with what I'd say is light to medium use. Then I moved across country and sold mine. I figured with the advancements in technology I'd end up getting something different, but after doing some research I found that this machine was still about the same package as when I bought it (but even cheaper on Amazon!!) and still the best deal around so I decided to buy the same one again. I can't think of any other appliance where I'd do that, so I feel like that says a lot about this sewing machine.The fact that you can work with buttons, zippers, and quilt with the free motion or walking foot just begins to describe its versatility.I find the manual helpful and will refer to it when I'm using a stitch or technique I haven't used in a while. I find that after a quick read I'm on my way without any problem.My main complaintsI have had some issues, as other reviews have discussed, with the sewing table collapsing when under use because it does not attach firmly to the machine. The legs of the table over time will fold up requiring regular adjustments when completing a large project such as a quilt. However, I am just happy it includes the table because even though it doesn't work perfectly it is still easier to quilt a large piece of fabric with the table than without it.I have also had some length tension issues, particularly if I sew too quickly (the dial lets you choose speed arrows of 1,2,3 and a little in between each, I find that if I go much past 2 I get into trouble). Meaning the stitches will be irregular or incomplete and I will have to undo them with a seam ripper and start over. Other customers have complained about this in their reviews as well. I, however, am sewing for a hobby, so if I go a little slower that is o.k. with me, and results in my project coming out just fine. I have not been able to figure out how to adjust the dials to prevent this issue from occurring at higher speeds. If I was sewing for a job as a seamstress and needed garments to be done very quickly, and accurately, this could become a serious problem. But again, because of the way I use this machine it works fine for me.",4 "Love this machine I love just about everything except the super slow back stitch. OMG it is slow, and the light does suck. Besides that, it is perfect for my needs. I only need a few back stitches to lock and I bought an ottlite to illuminate the sewing area. So happy. Thanks Honey for the awesome Christmas present!!!!",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine is the tops! I researched sewing machines thoroughly before selecting the CS6000i. It is perfect for my home needs (crafting, mending, alterations, etc.). I especially enjoy the top-loading bobbin--I can see when the thread is low! And the easy-select built-in stitch patterns fill every need that I have. Also, the handy auto speed control enables me to sew more consistently that I did in times past. I have experienced no problems with the machine.",4 "Small but power-packed This sewing machine is compact, but has tons of features even advanced seamstresses need. The settings are computerized and there is an easy-to-read digital screen telling you what settings you have chosen. An addition attachable platform is handy for larger projects. The details on the website don't really tell you that it comes with a cover that has a handle. Even a person with weak hands could lift this from a closet floor to a table. It isn't necessary to purchase a separate carrying case unless you are actually going to tote it from your house to another location.I love it!",4 "New sewer who loves the machine! I'm new to sewing, so I wanted a nice, quality machine for a decent price. I wasn't going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a machine when I'd never sewn before. I decided on this machine based on the features, price, and reviews, and so far I absolutely love it! The first time I used it, I had a friend over to help walk me through the basics, but since then I've done it on my own, and the features have been extremely easy to figure out. I plan on taking a sewing class eventually, but so far I'm discovering that I can figure out everything I need to know on my own between the instruction manual and easy to follow tutorials online. I will say I haven't had the machine very long (only a month), so I can't speak to its longevity, but so far I absolutely love it. My mom has been sewing for years and is in the market for a new machine, and after seeing mine, she decided to buy one for herself.",4 "Yeah! This is a fantastic sewing machine I bought this machine to replace a 15 year old ($1,000) sewing machine, that broke.I can tell you that this Brother sewing machine, is better than my previous one.I do a lot of home dec sewing, and after using this machine, it has held up to some pretty hard sewing.The needle threader is awesome, along with the automatic bobbin. Piece of cake.I was also very happy with the extra accessories I got with the machine.I would recommend this to a friend.Buying this machine thru Amazon was $23.00 than buying it at Joann's.",4 "Feel like pro - easy to use & learn First machine I have ever bought or tried in my life and already feel like pro. Product manual is very easy to understand with step by step instruction. This is perfect little machine for start up and you will get amazed how quickly you will learn. I got the package with everything as mentioned in product description.Key of using this product as other's said in their reviews "" keep reading manual until you get it right""I am amazon buyer from 4 years now and bought hundreds of products so far but this is first time I am rating any product which explains a lot about how satisfied I am :)",4 "I love this machine I had struggled along with several other sewing machines and bought this on a whim. It was so easy to use I started quilting. The manual is easy to read and very helpful. I have recently tried out several expensive sewing machine with a larger work space and nothing compares for straight up sewing. Has several stitches for quilting and everything else you might want to do. I have been using mine for 4 years now and still runs like a dream. Still has the first needle I put in. It's great for beginners and enough of a work horse for seasoned sewers.",4 "Love my new Brother sewing machine I replaced my 35 year old irreparable Singer with the Brother CS-6000i.I have had it for about 2 weeks and love it. Have had no problems with tension. I followed other reviewers instructions and read the manual thoroughly first. I have tried only a few different stitches. I am anxious to try the quilting.I had trouble at first filling the bobbin properly but was able to work out that problem quickly. I love the push button sewing. A great buy for the money.",4 "Awesome I have been obsessed with using my sewing machine ever since I started using it. The directions were very easy to follow and tha machine is very easy to use - i absolutly love this and i havent felt this happy about a purchase in years. Thank you.",4 "My Sewing Friend I never loathe approaching this machine as I have other machines I have worked with. I do not have to tinker with it much to figure out any issues. Keep it clean and it will do it's job for you. I have owned it for over a year now and enjoy sewing with it every time. I am a seasonal sewer, but have used it enough to give it time before reviewing. I am completely pleased with this machine! We are good friends and it is easy to get along with.",4 "As expected The machine is exactly what I expected.it arrived on time and well packed. It has easy set up and eaay to understand instruction. Also light weight great for taking to quilting.",4 "Great machine I was a little nervous buying this machine since the last time I had a machine was 40 years ago. but the machine was so easy to set up, I followed the step by step illustrations in the book it came with,the bobbin was so easy to tread and load,Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machinethe machine had a diagram on it which made it easy.I love the self treading needle and how easy it is to use. If you are new to sewing this is the machine for you.",4 "Good machine. A little over a year ago I bought my wife a Brother CS6000i sewing machine. She and two of my daughters have used it for quilting, re-upholstering several chairs, and general sewing with good results. Based on their experiences, second one was purchased for my younger daughter. Enough said?",3 "Really like I really like this machine. Especially the needle down option. It is a light weight machine. But it works for me. Great price.",3 "Love this machine! I've had this machine about a month and have used it six or seven times already. So far, I love it! It's light, easy to thread and use. Changing stitches, stitch lengths and widths is so simple. Everything I've done with it so far was a piece of cake. It seems like a great value for the price. The only drawback I've found is that the hard shell cover it came with doesn't latch to the bottom of the machine, so you have to be sort of careful to pick up both the cover and machine together. But basically, I'm really happy with this purchase.",4 "great machine I was pleased with this machine. It works well for the quilting I plan to do. I like the special stitching choices.",4 "it is really good it is great, thanks lot, my wife like it, it have many function, and very easy to use.she make a curtern within 2 hours, and it is quite beautiful",4 "Very Pleased The machine has lived up to the prior excellent reviews. I was surprised that such an affordable machine has so many features and comes with every accessory I would want. Sews well, lightweight (easy to move about), quite. Ordering one for my daughter today!",4 "handy machine Wanted a potable sewing machine that was light & could do variety of stiches, have only used it a few times so far but am loving it. When I need to sew something I just take it out of the closet, set it up on my dinningroom table & when I am finished so easy just pick it up & put it back in the closet till next time. No fuss no muss",4 "Mother's Day best gift Bought this as a gift for my wife, she's fairly new in the sewing business and this is her first sewing machine. It's very user friendly she was able to master it over a couple of weeks and loves the capabilities and options it provides.",4 "Sewing machines have come a long, long way Bought a new sewing machine after 20 years and the Brother CS6000 is a dream device. Lightweight, multiple stitch patterns, button hole styles. Wow! It was a little difficult to figure out the automatic needle threading and buttonhole features, but they did work well in the end. The machine is shipped with just the brother sewing machine box, not a separate enclosing box, but it arrived safely anyway. I would buy this machine again and would recommend it to friends.",3 "Great Little Machine! Now keep in mind that I am replacing a 40 year old Kenmore workhorse that weighed a million pounds! Seriously, though, I hated to even drag out my old machine it was so heavy and was not working very well anymore. I had even started taking all of my clothing repairs to an alteration store. This machine is perfect! A great weight for lifting it, but heavy enough to hold still on the table while I sew. Now for the features. Threading is easy and the addition of a needle threader is awesome - it works great. Bobbins are easy to set in the machine and stitching is consistent and has a large variety of choices. The accessories fit right into the machine and are ample - extra bobbins, screw drive, various presser feet for the different stitches and they all fit easily into the base of the machine. I worried a bit about a computerized machine, but it is very easy to use and is only for stitch choices. It does have a foot pedal (similar to my old Kenmore), but I actually think it is easier to use the button controls. Just push a button and it goes! You can easily change the speed as well. So, I may be a convert already from the old foot pedal. The only reason I would give this 4.5 stars is the cover. It comes with a nice hard top cover and you can actually pick up the machine while the cover is on even though the cover is just loose. I would hate to drop it, so I got a secure case for an extra $20.00 to haul it around. Have not tried it out yet, but it sure would be nice if Brother included a real carrying case. I also read a lot of reviews about the plastic bobbins. So far, the tension is fine with the plastic ones that came with the machine, but I am going to buy more and get the metal ones just in case. I can't say how pleased I am with my purchase. Amazing little machine!",4 "Great machine for someone returning to sewing after a long layoff A lot has changed since I used my grandmother's 1948 Singer in high school. New technology makes this machine so easy to use right out of the box. Excellent value, too.",4 "Discovered My Love for Sewing I have never been big on domestic duties, nor am I particularly creative, but I recently got an itch to do some sewing because there were some small projects around the house that I figured I could tackle on my own if I had the tools. So I bought this machine and got to work. I love it! First of all, I purchased it largely based on reviews of others, especially the detail about how this machine comes with all the extras that you normally have to purchase separately for other machines. It arrived well packaged and easy to work with. No assembly is needed, just unpack it and plug it in. The instruction booklet is fairly easy to read and the separate diagrams for threading the machine and your bobbins made it super fast and easy for me to get started. The stitches available are far more than I will probably ever need to use, but adjusting them is simple and pretty intuitive. In fact, there is nothing about this new machine that I don't just love, but keep in mind I'm a beginner with limited exposure to sewing machines. I do wish the cover snapped into place so I could store things inside wthout them falling out, but I'm using the machine so much that I am not needing the cover much anyway. I definitely recommend this product for its value and ease of use.",4 "Amazing price for an amazing machine! I have had this sewing machine for a year and a half, and have used it like crazy. To be honest, I've been bad and have done zero maintenance on it, and this thing has never skipped a beat. It's by far the best standard sewing machine I have ever owned.I absolutely love the variable speed, and how many accessories it comes with. I have encouraged all my close friends who keep asking me to teach them to sew to buy this machine b/c it is easy and intuitive, and it is an amazing machine for the price.",4 "Great This is a great all in one machine at a good price. Free shipping to me is even better than going to a store. Makes costume sewing very easy for me. Has all the accessories I need. I use it almost every day.",4 "Good so far I haven't used it much but for the time I have it works well. The storage compartment is awkward so I don't use it. When the machine is shut off it goes back to a straight stitch so when I went back to sew I was no longer basting as I thought but actually sewing a tight stitch.... arg! Anyhow, it's lightweight and a lot quieter than my previous machine (a Singer) so I'm happy.",3 "Great little machine. This appears to be just the sewing machine I was looking for. I haven't used it enough yet to give it 5 stars but so far, it is very user friendly. I am excited to have more fun as I get to know this machine better.",3 "Love it! This is the first sewing machine I have used. After following clear instructions I feel like a pro. I have yet master the skills of a tailor but love experimenting. Pure therapy!",4 "Great Sewing Machine! After a hard decision to spend $200 opposed to $500 on a new sewing machine after my 1978 Kenmore crapped out, I decided on this brother and thought my daughters could use it if it weren't enough for my needs for quilting. I love this machine..... the control, the lack of noise, the variety of feet were quite impressive. I will probably have to eventually spend the $500 on a machine but for the time being this was a great choice!Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine",4 "5-Star Sewing Machine This is the best sewing machine I have ever owned. It is simple to use and does and excellent job. The best part is the self threader! It took a few times before I figured out the threader, but once I did, I had no problems. I actually look for things to sew just so I can use it. I would highly recommend this sewing machine to everyone. If you don't enjoy sewing all that much, you will after using this machine! Also, you cannot beat it for the price.",4 "I love it! Her's a review from somebody who had never used a sewing machine in her life.I absolutely love this sewing machine. It has a very clear manual included and I was able to start sewing immediately.I don't have the impression it is a flimsy machine, and I think for the money you get pretty decent quality.I would definitely recommend it if you are an inexperienced sewer. I can't compare it to any other machines, since this is the only one I'v used so far.But I give it 5 stars",4 "I LOVE MINE!!!!! I absolutely LOVE my machine!! I have had it for maybe a year and I have had no issues. It has so many different stitching settings, the speed setting is great you never have to worry about stepping on the peddle to much and ruining your project, it is computerized, it pretty much sews it's self, and it is so light weight and easy to move around. I truly love it!! I recommend this machine to everyone...I am new to sewing this is my first machine and it is great!!",4 "Great little sewing machine! I absolutely love my new Brother CS60001 sewing machine! It sews like a dream and I am having so much fun with it. I was a little worried after reading other reviews, particularly about the thread breaking and other problems. In anticipation of those problems, I purchased new thread to start with. I have to admit, the first time I threaded the machine and wound the bobbin, I did experience severe looping of the bottom thread as it sewed through the fabric. However, I re-traced my threading steps and found I had missed one area right in front. After I correctly threaded the machine, it has worked perfectly ever since. I love the weight of the machine, all of the accessories and the nice carrying case. I am so glad I went ahead and ordered this machine.",4 "Perfect Stitch! The price - or lack of one - is what attracted me to this machine. I had worn out my $20.00 brother machine after 15 years and decided to upgrade. WOW! this is the easiest, smoothest machine I have ever used!",4 "Big Features, Little Price I've been sewing for 40+ years. This is my first Brother. I recommend this machine because it is easy to operate and does a fine job stitching. Makes sewing a pleasure. Another reason I like it is, it is a popular machine. If you ever want to see how to do something, just look on You Tube and search the model #. If you are on the fence and don't know what machine to buy, look no further. If you are a novice, the Brother 2600 will be perfect for you. Bought that one for my daughter, and she loves it.",4 "Sewing & Quilting Great machine for the price. Came with several attachments for regular sewing & quilting including side attachment extension. Easy to understand manual. Great for an expert or a beginner. Extra bobbins & needles can be purchased at various stores - no need to obtain them from specialty quilting or sewing shops. Amazon offered free shipping & it arrived much sooner than expected through regular delivery.",4 "Excellent and a good buy I purchased this sewing machines 3 months ago and have no regrets. For the money you are getting an excellent machine. I have made clothing, tote bags and even repaired a denim sofa cover and sailed thru my projects. What I especially like is that you don't need to use a foot pedal since a button on the machine takes over that job. It also allows you to go very slowly which is really helpful when you are sewing intricate projects. And for those of us who want to transport our machines, this one is perfect because it is light weight. I absolutely recommend this sewing machine!",4 "Excellent machine especially for price I've owned the CS6000i for about 5 months.I purchased it as a secondary machine to my old metal 1974 New Home workhorse when we began to sell specialized dresses for Regency wear.It quickly has become my main machine because of it's ease of use and excellent stitch quality.Cons: very light weight so it can move a little with vigorous sewing, I put it on a rubberized mat to secure it better. I've had no problem now even when sewing heavy fleece robes. Can't recommend auto-threader as that was too difficult to use, so I still thread the needle by ""eyeballing"" it.Plastic housing and knobs...but essential parts are still metal (unlike my old New Home that is solid metal...and weighs the same as a boat anchor).Pros: Sews wonderfully, even heavy fleece (balks a little if it is more than 2 layers of heavy fleece...recommend something like my old New Home if you need to do a lot of very heavy fabric sewing).Very easy to thread and use. Professional looking stitches. Specialty stitches. All necessary and specialty feet come with machine.Surprised that it has a long (limited) warranty.Wonderful little machine for a fraction of the price of the professional models that require a course to learn how to use.",4 "Great Sewing Machine I love this machine, it is light weight, and has all that I need. I had a singer that was 40ys old and broke down. I wanted to try another brand and read up on what people liked. My daughter just purchased a singer a few months pryer to when I bought this one and it broke already so that is why I tried this one. I did sew something on this machine and it was a pleasure, it has a few speeds that I like so you don't have to lightly press on the foot. I like the threader feature, also easy bobbin. So far I think it is great and would recommend it.",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine Great machine. I wanted a machine to sew simple items & I believe this one is just what I need. Thanks.",4 "Sewing machine I already have this sewing machine and love it. I bought this one for my son's girlfriend and she is loving it!",4 "awesome machine hi,word of the day: awesome.well i have used this machine a little bit since receiving and so far i love it. i've always loved to sew, but never really did a lot of it. i had a cheap crap machine and wanted to upgrade to something that is Awesome without paying a zillion dollars. also, i am a dork that breaks all electronics but this thing is just Too Easy to operate! can't see myself ruining it just yet.how awesome is this thing??->push button start is awesome.->no tripping over foot pedal cords is awesome.->simplicity of presser foot changing is awesome.->so many stitch options is awesome.->large work table is awesome.->light weight for easy carrying is awesome.->top load bobbin is SO awesome...i can tell if im running low before starting another line.->price is awesome.->digital is awesome.->free dust cover is awesome.whats not awesome?->manual is not awesome...i wouldnt say hard to read necessarily, just not so great for beginners. and i hate how its not machine specific. ""if your machine has this function, do this...if not, do this"" i dont want to sit around and figure out if mine has it or not. just tell me how to use the dang thing.->self-threading bobbin is hard to use and seems cheap. its a hassle to use.->when threading the machine, that little hook you usually put the thread behind (the thing right over the needle..the step just before threading the needle), whatever it is called. its freaking hard to tuck the thread behind. once you do it a few times, its alright...just a hassle. i like my old one better.->dont know if you can turn the volume off, but the beeping is kinda dumb.i Would and Have already recommended this machine to friends. the value is Amazing and i feel great about this purchase and hope it lasts a long while. im not a professional by any means, but i think even if you are new to sewing this machine is worth paying a couple extra bucks for. it so beats my old cheap crap thing, and makes sewing more FUN and AWESOME.",3 "I Love My Sewing Machine I've had this machine for two years now. It's easy to use, has lots of options for a casual sewer, and the computerized stitch selector is great. It comes with everything that you need to sew basic items: regular foot, zipper foot, embroidery foot, and a button foot. The digital screen tells you which foot to use for the stitch that you select. I have not yet tried quilting with this machine, but I have made clothing for myself and for my infant daughter. I love playing around with it and testing out different decorative stitches.",4 "Brother CS6001 Sewing Machine Well made machine with easy to use features. Instructions were easy to follow for thread winding , loading and first time use. Very quiet and smooth operation, much less motor/machine noise than older Singer products used in the past.",4 "Great Buy Great little machine. Great Value,Lightweight and just what I needed for getting me back sewing on a machine after 35 years away!",4 "Awesome! Works great! Easy to follow directions. Doesn't sew at a fast pace but beautiful stitches!",4 "Sewing Dream! I bought this machine after reading the review by Plein Jane. What a great machine! It was so much fun to work with after my Singer (which sort of fell apart after only three small quilt projects). This machine has all the functions of the $1000+ Janome that I've been drooling over for a couple of years. For someone like me who cannot afford to spend that kind of money on a machine, and for those who can, this is the machine to buy.",4 "Brother Sewing Machine Received the machine in excellent condition. Packing was great, easy to unload. The stitch tension was off but after several adjustments, it's sewing like a dream.Love the new sewing machine.",3 "Great for the price! I bought my CS6000i over a month ago and have used it several times. I have found it easy to use and a good machine for what I do -- quilt piecing and quilting. It sews very smoothly and is extremely quiet. The only drawback I have found is the LED lights are not bright enough and I use auxillary lighting. I would recommend this machine to anyone looking for an entry-level machine.",4 "good enjoyable machine the Brother CS60000i is light weight, easy to use the computerized stitches, and works well.I feel there should have been a review to state that the light weight is due to mainly plastic cover and body. This is different from the metal frames of the previous machines.I hope that will not be a factor in future use. I have found, although at first, difficulty with the bobin and thread tightness, it is much easier than my previous Pfaff machine.All in all, I like this machine and I hope it due well.",4 "Love this machine I have not had much time yet to use this alot. But I love it. Very easy to change the stitches, very quiet. My husband will love that feature. For the price I think this is a great deal. Can't wait to start sewing more.",4 "Brother affordable computerized machine This is a very easy to use machine. It is user friendly and has diagrams printed on the machine itself. Anyone who has used a regular machine can use this one.",4 "Brother CS6000i I have been sewing since Jr. High and always used either a Singer or whatever they used in school. I'm 62 now and I'm tired of breaking needles, machines that are too hard to thread and dialing for tension and stitch length. It was always a guessing game. After totally destroying the whole needle assembly on my old Singer I got frustrated enough to make a snap decision to get a Brother-on line-sight unseen. I must say I was nervous about my decision. The machine arrived next day. Straight out of the box I assembled two lap blankets for my grandchildren. I look forward to using the many many other fun computerized options that my new machine offers.",4 "sewing machine My wife loves it, no problems with it. Oh yeah, she bent a few needles with it, because she says it doesn't like doing button holes, whatever that means.",4 "perfect! I received this machine for my birthday and this is everything that I hoped for. I am no professional but this is very simple to use and it didn't take me much time to get everything figured out. I love the drop-in bobbin and this is better than any sewing machine i have used in the past. Everything comes out as i want them to be. I'd recommend this machine.",4 "Works Wonderfully This is the easiest machine for me to use. I don't have complete control of my legs due to a disability, so having a machine with a start/stop button really helps. Very easy to use for beginners and very decently priced when I got it.",4 "Works Great I love this machine. It works great and has absolutely no problems. Very easy to understand. I recommend this machine.",4 "Outstanding buy! I am so happy with this machine. Mine was old but still serviceable; however, sewing with this one is a joy. The threading is simple, bobbin case visible and easy to access, stitch selection and modification a breeze. Even a new sewer would find this one intuitive and easy to use. Bravo Brother.",4 "Outstanding Buy This is a great product at an unbelievable price! Well worth the investment! I am teaching 2 of my children to sew and it takes all the frustrations out of getting ready to sew and lets you get down to the business of sewing much faster. The stitch selection is outstanding and we love coming up with new ways to use them. Great quality product, reliable, and a true value for the money.",4 "Best value for the money I bought this machine through [...] and I received it in less than a week! Their price was the same as Walmart's in my area plus it qualified for free shipping. I have used it for two weeks now and love it. I was looking for a sewing machine (NOT a Singer) that I could use for quilting; on this machine the feed dogs will drop and it came with the walking foot, free motion foot and the extra table. I think it was supposed to include the 1/4"" foot but rather than try to get it through Amazon I bought it at a sewing store. Everything I have tried has worked on this machine. The only thing I would change is the light...it's just not bright enough. I did alot of comparison shopping and read all the reviews and I think it is the best value for a machine of this caliber.",3 "A FABULOUS SEWING MACHINE! I recently purchased this Brother sewing machine and am absolutely amazed at the quality of this machine for the price (PLUS a $15.00 rebate!). I am happy to give this machine a well-deserved 5-star rating!I have been sewing for over 40 years on many different machines. I have a wonderful Viking machine that I love using. I recently joined a weekly quilting group and was hesitant about toting my Viking back and forth so much and risk damaging it. I decided to buy an inexpensive machine for that purpose. When I did a search in Amazon the Brother CS6000i popped up. I couldn't believe you could get so much for the price, but in reading the reviews I decided hundreds of people couldn't be wrong and I would give it a try. My good friend ordered one the same day for the same purpose as I did. The machine is light and easy to carry, but it sounds and feels heavy-duty when in use. The stitches are perfect and it is so easy to use. As a quilter I love the following features: needle up/needle down function, right-to-left needle adjustment, built-in quilting stitches, and a walking foot and oversized work table attachment that are included! (The walking foot for the Viking alone sells for $60.00+.) As any quilter knows, a 1/4' seam is essential for every pattern. After reading the product description I was surprised to see that a 1/4"" foot was not included, so I ordered one with the machine. No need for that tho! This machine has two built-in stitches that sew 1/4"" from the right edge or 1/4 from the left edge!!!But, this is not just a quilter's machine. If you want a machine for clothing construction it also has 7 different buttonhole styles and overcast, stretch and blind hem stitches.The price would be attractive for a beginning sewer, but this is not just a ""starter"" machine. I researched many other brands out there and you can't find any other brand that is this nice at twice the price. Take it from a very experienced sewer--this is a really good buy!I have to mention that there is one thing I don't care for much on this machine--LED lighting. But then, that may just be me because other reviewers aren't complaining and I personally don't like ANY LED lighting. With the phasing out of incandescent lights maybe all machines how have LED (?). I have a desk lamp that I use to light my work surface so this is really not a deal-breaker for me.I would also like to add that I have purchased hundreds of items on Amazon (my go-to shopping site) over many years, and this is the first review I have written, although I have been pleased with every product purchased through them. This machine is exceptional and I felt it deserves my time to give it the rating it deserves.One suggestion: For those reviewers who mentioned thread & tension problems I agree that using a good quality thread (long fibers) is going to give you the best result and metal bobbins are certainly worth a try. However, the first thing you should always try with these issues is changing your needle. Needles should not continue to be used until they break because over time they get dull and may develop a slight bend in them. With these precision machines even a needle being off just a tad can cause problems. Many sewing experts recommend changing your needle each time you start a new project. I admit I don't do that religiously, but it is usually the first trouble-shooting solution I try.",4 "Nice machine, cryptic instructions I am an inexperienced sewer, so had to go by the manual for just about everything including winding the bobbin, threading the machine etc. (Not sure if other sewers would have the same experience as I did.) I did get some sewing experience when I was 12 years old and my grandmother bought me a small sewing machine, but most of what I learned then I have forgotten these days, and it only comes back in bits and pieces.However I am an intelligent tech-savvy woman working in the IT industry, and usually find my way fairly quickly with new electronic devices, with or without manual. This is why it surprised and frustrated me to no end that I struggled with it so much!The main reason for that was:1 - The instruction manual did not contain nearly enough pictures to guide me through the entire process.2 - The manual was made generic to suit several model ranges, and there was no way of knowing which set of instructions matched my machine. Especially given the lack of pictures. I hate when it goes ""If your model contains this feature, please refer to the instructions on page x."" How am I supposed to know if I have ""automatic needle threading""?3 - There is no decent reference to a website containing more (or more specific!) information.While I can understand that printing a 30 page manual specifically for the machine you're selling must be expensive - ahem - I still think a little slip of paper with a web address on it containing *machine-specific* information should be doable. Help your customers find their own way! The best service is no service. (i.e. the best services is when the customer doesn't need any interaction with the company at all.)That said, once I made several errors and spent some frustrated evenings figuring out the specificities of the machine (thank you, internet and YouTube tutorials!) I have now learned to use some basic stitches and have sewn some simple projects. While I have no experience with other machines to compare this one to, I like the feel of the machine. Also, given the lack of instructions in the manual on oiling the machine, I assume oiling isn't necessary unlike with other machines - so it's maintenance-free, I like that!Overall not sure if given the choice between a lesser machine with better instructions, or this machine with only the bare basics, I would opt for this one again. However I'm not unhappy and bear in mind I was very inexperienced when I started sewing with this machine.",2 "Great Value I purchased this machine after my Kenmore died (only 5 years old!). My husband did some research for me (he likes that kind of thing - I can't stand it) and found that this machine got great reviews. I've had it for about 6 months now and am very happy with it. I was surprised that it came with a walking foot and an attachment to extend the sewing surface. These items are usually extras that have to be purchased separately. I wanted to purchase extra bobbins but had trouble finding them in my area, but after a quick search online I found what I needed. I've never had an electronic machine before and I love the additional features it offers. My favorite has to be the option to have the needle always stop in the raised position (or the lowered position) depending on what you are sewing. The automatic bobbin threader is another nice feature. There are many decorative stitches to choose from as well. All in all, a great sewing machine at a good price. I would highly recommend it.",4 "So far, beyond expectations! I was hesitant to purchase this because of the price compared to similar models/features in stores seemed too good to be true. I was in a pinch-in the middle of a project that needed to be completed quickly when the foot pedal for my Elna Club quit. It couldn't be repaired and the replacement cost was similar to the cost of the Brother machine. I figured I wouldn't be out any more and would at least have a back-up while I got my old machine squared away. Long story short, I love this machine and the Elna has gone to its final resting place. I was up and sewing in less than 10 minutes. I was making outdoor decorative pillows out of waterproof canvas prints and the machine flew through them without a hitch. I even used the built in stippling stitch to quilt one of the pillow tops. I am getting ready to do my first quilt on the new machine and am quite excited to use the walking foot, extension table and the quilting foot that are included to complete the project. The light is a drawback as it is not as bright as I would like, but that can be easily overlooked when compared to the ease of use and versatility that the machine offers. I would recommend this machine as it has proven to be a GREAT buy for the money!",4 "So amazing for the money! Perfect for the wheelchair sewer!! While Richard's name is listed as the reviewer, I am his wife Jane. I am a wheelchair bound quad who loved to sew. This machine has an optional foot pedal- which means I can sew by pushing a button and having both hands free to deal with the fabric. That would be enough to make me rave, but there's more.The push button stich choice is easy and fabulous. The stiches are beautiful. The machine is easy to thread. The extras, like a choice of needle position for any stitch, are things you never thought you needed but once you use them you don't ever want to be without.I could not find the optional foot pedal feature on machines that were far more expensive- in fact this machine has become much more cost friendly. This machine is a great great buy!",4 "Poorly made I have owned this machine for about two years now, and have had trouble with the tension and with uneven stitches since I purchased it. After taking it in to get serviced this year, I found the spool tension was designed too tight, making it difficult to accurately adjust the upper tension. It tends to work ok for half of a project and then knot up and jam. Sometimes changing the needle helps for a while, sometimes taking out the bobbin case and replacing it. Usually I just have to walk away and let it rest for a couple days. It's incredibly frustrating. The stitches have continued to be uneven and skip at times, too, even after the tune-up. The mechanic who worked on it said these newer machines with everything internal are harder to repair and often not made as well. He was as unimpressed with this machine as I am. I just wish I had realized it was something that couldn't be fixed before it was too late to return it.",0 "Some issues I read the Amazon reviews very closely before making this purchase. I loved this machine when I first bought it b/c it had a happy purr when I sewed. It was so cute and compact. I was influenced by the glowing reviews and thought this would be a great little machine.So, the problems started soon after the purchase. I assumed that I just wasn't very skilled at sewing zippers. The foot was wobbly and the stitches were terrible. But after three different people tried sewing on my machine stated that they all hate the zipper foot. All of the users were skilled sewers and one taught at Parsons. It's a technical problem -you can't get close enough to the zipper to make a good, straight stitch. Now, I sew perfect zippers all the time on other machines. I bought another zipper foot at Jo-Annes but it just doesn't work. Real sewers need to be able to sew zippers -it's really basic. Simple straight stitching was fine most of the time. The machine never liked frequent use and would have threading/bobbin problems if I sewed more than a couple of hours in a day.I'm a design student and this is a problem. It's really a cheap consumer model and you get what you pay for. I felt like after reading the stellar reviews I couldn't pass up such a good deal. I would not buy the machine after using it (and relying on it) for while. I don't need an industrial machine for home use -but I certainly need one that will last and be dependable.Last year I did a project making simple cat beds for the animal shelter. It's horrible to see cats sleep in their litter b/c the open wire cages are so uncomfortable. Well, my goal was to make 30-70 unlined, two layer bed/blankets in a medium cotton fabric. This is one of the simplest and fastest projects I can imagine doing. The machine couldn't handle consistent use and the needle kept getting caught in the bobbin. The needle even seemed to shift forward slightly which was odd. The repairs were almost the cost of the machine so now it sits in the closet. I'll donate it to a nonprofit if I find one that can get it repaired for free/cheap.",1 "Great Machine but shipping may cause problems I think this is a great machine and buy for the money. The problem I had was with the tension on the dog feeds or bobbin. The machine would drop stitches whenever I tried to use any stitch other than staight...even zig zag stitches did not look right. I called Brother several times and tried their suggestions. They advised me to return the machine. I even called the closest service center, which is 60 miles away, and they wanted to keep the machine a week if I brought it to them. BUT, I had to have a receipt with the serial number on it and Amazon does not put serial numbers on their invoices.",2 "Love this machine! First off, I normally don't write reviews. But after checking this machine over and having a chance to sit down and sew with it for awhile, I feel I need to.I ordered my Brother CS6000i after reading reviews (pros and cons) and comparing the machine's features to other machines. It was on my doorstep in less than 48 hours (thanks, Amazon!) and arrived perfectly safe. I primarily do clothing construction and alterations and this machine is wonderful for that! I was factory-trained at Pfaff back in 1985, so I understand very well how sewing machines work.I would like to comment on some ill advice that has been given in some of the negative reviews concerning this machine. DO NOT USE METAL BOBBINS. The bobbin case is plastic and metal bobbins will scar plastic and damage this part and then the correct bobbins won't work well. This machine does not use the clear plastic class 15 bobbins, it uses the SA156 - they are not the same. Over and over the manual says that if you use the wrong bobbins, poor thread, damaged or wrong needle, or thread the machine incorrectly (top or bottom) that you will have problems -- that is going to happen with ANY machine, not just this one. Forget some of the youtube videos that are poorly done and just read the manual! (You can download a copy directly from Brother and see for yourself how well it is written. I did that before I ordered the machine.) I watched a youtube video where a young lady was demonstrating how this machine works and I had to turn it off very quickly - she had it threaded wrong before she even got to the needle. It's sad that somehow the ones who follow that kind of information will blame Brother for a defect that didn't exist.I've only had the machine a few days, but I've read the manual from cover to cover and put this machine through every single stitch it does and it sews beautifully. I've tried it on knits and cottons. How it will hold up over extended use remains to be seen. Throughout the manual it is stated to use only the SA156 bobbin, good quality thread and the correct needle for the fabric you are sewing. 99% of all sewing problems are related to those three things as well as especially keeping the race area clean, so I repeat that advice because it matters.This machine sews beautiful buttonholes!The default needle position for the straight stitch is in the left position. Yes, that surprised me a little, but the basic foot (J) is also aligned to that position, so if your eyes follow the open line on the foot, that's where you will look. No straight stitch foot comes with the machine (I think those should be basic with EVERY machine, but at least it is available as an optional accessory). But, because there is no straight stitch foot, having the straight stich in the left needle position may help to eliminate skipped stitches on some fabrics. The straight stitch needle position can be moved from left to right by increments in the default stitch pattern (00)by adjusting the width setting - a convenient feature for sure! If you prefer the straight stitch in the center, just change to pattern 01, but keep in mind that the basic foot J has the thread slot to the left, so unless you change to a different foot that has the thread slot centered, this may actually annoy you. If you need a 1/4"" seam, go to pattern 37 or 38 and the needle will be aligned properly to the edge of the basic foot (J) without needing to use a separate 1/4"" foot. It can't be any simpler than that.I like that you can drop the feed dogs and control the sewing speed. (Now, if we could just get away from universal pressure and go back to mannual pressure adjustment I would be ecstatic!) I used a level on the extension table to adjust the feet and now it is very stable on my sewing table.One of the reasons I chose this machine was because it was light weight and easy to transport. It's not so complicated and loaded with things that I will never use yet it has so many useful stitches that it is beyond basic. I know that because it is lightweight there is less metal, but there is less metal in most of today's machines, even the pricey ones. One of the things I would advise is to buy a surge protector if you don't already have one and plug your machine into that. Computer elements are sensitive to power surges and this will protect your machine. Keep in mind that this machine only has a .65 amp motor. It's not built for heavy industrial sewing so don't expect it to. Depending on how well lit your work space is, you may want more light. There are two lights in this machine, both LED: one is right in front of the needle (love that!) and the other is on the left side of it.The machine's default position is needle down. You can change that to needle up if you prefer and then just use the needle down position for turning corners and such. That, too, is a really nice feature!This machine is so user-friendly! This is going to be one of my favorite machines to sew on.The machine can operate without the foot control (not something I will probably use), but there is something to be aware of about the way this foot control is designed. It's lightweight, too, and for someone who is dealing with physical problems that make it difficult to use their feet, try using the foot control under your arm. It works quite well that way.Thumbs up, Brother - you did a good job on this machine. I'd buy another in a heart beat!Note:I've since worked on a project that was a double layer of upholstery vinyl (embroidered edges). It never skipped a beat. I just used the the regular foot (J) and it worked beautifully. Normally, I would have used a teflon foot for this kind of work, but at present I don't have one for 7mm, but this machine handled the work just fine. (Another thumbs up!)",4 "Will not last I bought this machine 8 months ago and loved loved loved it- I was so delighted at the price and used it on a couple of projects. Best of all it was so light that storage wasn't a problem.Sadly, shortly after it's 6 month anniversary, it stopped working. There was squeaking, followed by beeping, followed by nada. I had to drive it 2 hours to the nearest Brother center (or take it to an unauthorized shop and pay $100). The bobbin had stopped turning. The truth is, this machine is built on a plastic (actually it's stuffed with styrofoam) chassis, which will not last, and is prone to breaking. So all these reviews you see where people give it one star, it's because the plastic frame just can't stand up to real use for very long.A metal chassis sewing machine is one of the few pieces of technology that still lasts you your whole life. You can't get a good one for under $399 at a store (like a Brother or Baby Lock)- but when you think that half the price gets you 6 months and a load of grief with a machine like this...?I am sad to be giving this little machine one star, but the truth is Brother makes some great machines and some junky ones. Bottom line, you should get a machine with a metal chassis, not plastic, with your hard earned cash, because once this one breaks, there's no returning it. I traded mine in at the shop.",0 "good machine for beginners I bought this machine about two years ago.At that time I had never sewn before but with the help of this little machine, a few sewing books and some sewing lessons on dvd I was able to learn.The dvd that comes wih it shows you how to wind the bobbins and thread the machine which is always a big help to beginners like I was at the time.Even my mom who has been sewing for years is impressed with how easy it is to use.This is my first sewing machine ever and I really love it.Sometimes sewing through heavy layers like denim can be a pain but just go slow and use the right size needle.All in all I really would recommend this machine, it has more stitches than you could ever want and comes with a lot of additional presser feet and accessories.I have never had any problems so far.Now I am a sewer just like my mom and my friends and family are so impressed.I could never have done it if this machine was difficult to use.I would have probably just given up.I am extremely happy with my purchase and I think you will be to.",3 "Not so great after 2.5 years Well I am removing my 5 star review of 5 years ago...I just can't take it any more with this machine.I am an advanced seamtress - I have been sewing for 45 years and have made many garments, draperies, etc. all for personal use. I have not ever had alot of money to spend on a sewing machine - I had nice Singers back in the 60's - 70's then a low end White (mechanical machine) which was good too. This is the cheapest machine I have ever owned and it was not worth it. I am a very mechanical person and I cannot tell you how many times I have taken apart the whole bobbin assembly on this stupid machine. The tension is crazy. This halloween I made two costumes (an adult sized Harry Potter robe reversable, and an adult Jedi knight tunic) - I chose woven fabrics - mid weight linens because I thought the machine could handle it best. While sewing something fell on the foot pedal and the machine started sewing off the fabric - the door of the bobbin case flew off and the bobbin case got twisted and misaligned...took 20 min to fix which I didn't have. I Managed to get through the second costume but the tension was so bad. I was making flat felled seams because linen can ravel and I wanted it to be pretty on both sides. NOT! Somone once said in a sewing machine review that nothing can mess up your blood pressure like tension problems. I agree. This machine made every project take 25% more time because of messing with tension and bobbin issues. That is not fun. I am sorry I have contributed to this machine being rated so high. All the features are totally cool but the quality is just not there...BTW this is my first negative review...",0 "Brother CS6000I Sewing Machine I am not a expert seamstress by any means, as I have only sewn the most simplest of children's dresses and shorts (and only with the help of my mother!), but I haven't bothered to learn to sew because of the sewing machine I already had. It gave me a lot of grief, and after spending entirely too long just trying to sew my kids a couple of ""supergirl capes"" I decided that if I was going to ever use a sewing machine again it had to be better than this old one of mine.I picked the Brother CS6000I due to all the good reviews it got, and also the fact that it did not cost very much. It arrived 2 days after I ordered it and I have absolutely no complaints about it yet. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and have actually begun to sew my daughters some dresses (and more shorts) without my mom's help using this new machine. But when it first arrived I had to study it for awhile. I am the sort who has to read all the directions, instruction manuals and study something before I'm ready to try it. After doing so, I got some scrap cloth and started trying out the various stitches. I was very pleased! This machine ran like a top, did everything I asked it to and will easily sew through many layers of cloth. I tested it pretty good and afterwards had to call my mom to tell her how neat it was!I like being able to take it with me, visually it is nice to look at, it tells me what presser foot to use on the stitches I select, and is pretty much dummy proof. It is so easy to load the bobbin and have the thread automatically come up. If you've used a dinosaur like my old one, that was a long and laborious task. Just the simple things on it save so much time and frustration. And something that I found to be incredibly neat was the fact that you can see the bobbin (through the clear plastic cover) and can know when it's getting low on thread. I hate sewing a seam and in the middle of it somewhere I run out of bobbin thread. That won't happen with this machine unless I just fail to look at the bobbin. I feel I made a very good purchase.",4 "Simple answer to my tension problem - great machine I recently purchased the Brother cs6000i for $159 on Amazon. I was somewhat leary of making the purchase because of all the people who experienced tension difficulties. After reading all the reviews on this(and other sites) it seemed that the vast majority of people were more than happy with the machine once they were able to solve their tension problems (by using metal bobbins) or threading the machine correctly.I mistakenly assummed that I would not have such problems(because I would read the manual, etc, etc.). Originally I had some difficulty, but after reading someone's comment on a quilting site, realized I had the bobbin in wrong. It needs to feed the thread from the left, not the right (clearly shown in manual). What do you know, the machine worked much better and I worked on adjusting the tension for specific material, etc. All was going smoothly until I changed my bobbin. Suddenly, I was back to the original problem of loose threads on the top and bottom from tension problems, but I had made sure I inserted the bobbin correctly, so I was majorly frustrated.I hit the internet -- I watched videos, I read reviews and it seems I needed to go out and get metal bobbins. I was frustated because I had purchased two extra packages of clear bobbins and didn't want to have to throw them out for metal bobbins. I prefer the clear so I can see how much thread is left on the bobbbin.I was going to call Brother and ask what step I might be missing when I checked their FAQ section for my machine. After reading a bunch of things that didn't help, I read the ""how to thread a bobbin"" section. I saw a diagram that indicates there is a small wire bobbin tension-adjusting spring that the bobbin thread needs engage in....here is the key: when you drop in the bobbin, put your index finger on the bobbin to hold it still and then start to feed the thread around the guide pulling it a bit straight up until you hear and feel a small click -- once the thread is engaged in the spring, continue threading around the guide and I am betting your tension problems will be over!It would be nice if Brother would update their manual to include the information about the tension-adjusting spring since this is causing such an huge issue for people. I am glad I can use the plastic bobbins and bet that others that have switched to metal would be able to as well. Once I felt the ""click"", I knew I never had engaged it previously. I tried every single stitch and each one looked exactly like the example -- clean and sharp, much nicer that my previous stitches that I had thought were nice! All those hassles......................gone!Best wishes, I just love this machine **NOW**, the feet are so easy to change and threading is a snap! (and a click!)",4 "DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS MACHINE! This is a beautiful sewing machine with lovely features, but if it doesn't work, what good is it? I took a chance and bought this machine, hoping I wouldn't get a lemon like the ones described in the reviews that mentioned the thread tangling in the bobbin.After reading the instructions and winding the bobbin (which was very easy), I threaded the machine, upper and lower, according to the instructions (again, very easily done) and sewed a few straight lines on a test piece of fabric. It worked beautifully. I then inserted my very light-weight quilting piece (2 pieces of light cotton fabric with light batting in between) and then started to sew a straight line on the quilt. It worked great for about 2 feet and then it tangled into a huge mess in the bobbin thread and gave me an E-6 error message (tangled thread--duh!). I got it untangled, reinserted my quilt, and it promptly jammed again with the bobbin thread creating a mass of thread. I spent several hours trying to get the machine to work again on the test fabric and it did the same thing, over and over. I tried rethreading it again, upper and lower, several times, along with adjusting the tension in several ways. The machine never sewed another stitch.I am very disappointed in this machine and I am returning it to Amazon. I strongly suggest that no one else waste their time and money on this machine.",0 ":(((( I was so excited when my brother cs6000i arrived on a Friday afternoon. I thought it would be great to catch up on hemming my daughters' hems on her shorts that I had been needing to do. I thought this was the perfect machine to try out one of the nifty decorative electronic stitches. Couldn't even get 1/4 of the way without an error message. So took out my work and thougth I just needed some practice on a scrap piece...Continued to get error message...And the machine kept locking up....I then proceded to break one needle and then bent 2 more. So I changed out 3 needles all in one day.....I thought it had to be me, as no sewing machine could possibly give me so much trouble. I wasn't about to give up. I continued with various decorative stiches and each time I got E5 error message...I called the manufacturer and after they had my name number where I lived, and a zillion other questions they finally told it needed servicing...When I get something brand new, I expect it to function like a new machine...Sadly, I sent it back......Amazon was great however!",0 "Really handy, pleasant machine After reading a lot of reviews on Amazon, I purchased this machine from my local Target. After nearly a year of steady use, I am happy to report that I adore this sewing machine. I've used a lot of home machines, ranging from the very poor quality (ever tried one of those as-seen-on-TV handy stitch things?) to high-end Husqvarna embroidery models, and this machine is by far my favorite. It sews easily and without the usual array of quirks and irritations that usually plague sewing machines. Everything is really ergonomic and intuitive, and when using another machine I find myself missing the small features (speed control, needle lift, quick threading, easy bobbins, etc) that make this machine such a pleasure to use. As a disclaimer, I don't typically sew anything too heavy duty. I use the machine for garment construction and some crafts, and I think the heaviest thing I do with it is sew my own (canvas) grocery bags. Also, the ""decorative"" stitches aren't too pretty, so if those are really important to you, maybe this isn't your best bet. Other than that, I love this machine, and I look forward to years of sewing with it.",4 "Best new machine for the money!! I have been a quilting instructor for years and a few years ago I was researching for a good machine to use in my classes with certain specifications: easy to use and transport, dependable and durable. So when I was visiting a local quilt shop during a class, I asked if there was an affordable machine the quilters would recommend. I figured they would know if anyone did! :) Unanimously, the Brother CS6000i was the recommendation. So I asked my hubby for this machine as a gift and he purchased it for me. I've had it over two years now and I have enjoyed it immensely; a really great experience all around. I have many machines (industrial machines, featherweight(s)to high-end Bernina's and this machine is everything I hoped for: needle-down/buttonhole stitch/easy bobbin winder/multiple speeds/lightweight... I could go on and on. I'm still amazed at the great price it was and I use it at class and at home now. I do highly recommend using good thread... if you are making something and spending the time and effort, good thread is worthwhile! Good thread is not overly expensive and your product is only as good as your materials. Bottom line: amazing machine for the price and I recommend it to new students confidently and often.",4 "Buyer beware! I bought this machine based on the good review written here. It is not worth the money. It is VERY picky about thread. The bobbin jams CONSTANTLY. I have broken every needle that came with it. I am an experienced sewer and was only sewing two cotton-blends together. The bobbin-case was scratched and was causing the jamming (according to the manual) so I bought two new ones at $35 each. With literally the first gingerly stitch with a new case, it snapped the neede in two. Today, after using up every needle I had, I still am nowhere near the end of my simple and lightweight project because the bobbin keeps jamming, for NO REASON. It was a total waste of money and I am really angry that I fell for it. I have another Brother machine with the same problem, different model. THEY ALL HAVE DEFECTIVE BOBBIN CASES!!!! KEEP AWAY!!!!",0 "Great little machine - until it broke less than 2 years after purchase! I loved this machine and used it for many, many projects as I taught myself to sew - unfortunately, the plastic frame was not built to hold up long-term. After using it to hem a pair of jeans, the machine called it quits, only about a year and a half after I started using it. I live in a large metropolitan area, and was very surprised that the closest ""authorized service center"" was over 50 miles away! I took it to a local repair shop (and probably voided the warranty by doing so) and was told that the plastic frame or the needle arm had bent, and there was nothing that could be done for it. Although I really loved this machine when it worked, I'm not sure I would buy another Brother product since there are so few places to get them serviced in my area.",0 "love it I brought it as a mother's day gift for my mom. She loves it. It works fine as long as I know. It is easy to use.",3 "Highly recommend I love this machine, easy to use, light weight, Love the self threading unit. Whoever invented that is a genious!!!",4 "THANK YOU TO ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWERS I did a lot of research on the brother cs6000I sewing machine. Thank you to all the positive reviewers that recommended this product highly. I bought it based on their opinion and I cannot thank then enough for their honesty. I loved this machine from the get go, its easy, fun to work on and oh by the way I am a beginner in the sewing circle. I also thank the negative reviewers for showing me what can go wrong. GREAT LITTLE MACHINE BUY IT!",4 "Love it! This is the best sewing machine I've ever owned. The price is amazing for what you get. I use it for quilting and love it!!",4 "Excellent, affordable sewing machine I've been fighting with my Bernette 65 for the past several years, and finally got fed up and ordered this sewing machine based on the positive reviews. I could not agree more. This is a lightweight but solid machine that is an absolute pleasure to work on, right out of the box. If you are considering a gift or an upgrade (or even a ""downgrade"" from a more expensive machine), this one will not disappoint. The parts that are automated make sense; the thread tension is perfect; and it just makes everything easier. Highly recommend.",4 "Easy to use but not well-made Love, love, love this machine. I have never sewed a day in my life. Yet within half an hour of unpacking this sewing machine, I did my first stitch. This machine has tons of features that really help the beginning sewer. And the number of stitches you can create and the collection of presser feet you get is just astounding for this price. If you are on the fence between this and another machine, get this one. You won't be disappointed.UPDATED: 7/19/2011 -- After less than six months and with only minimal use, the machine stopped working. It wouldn't draw up the lower bobbin thread. It's going to cost me $60 to get it fixed. A machine that cost $160 should not break that quickly. I'm very disappointed. While I still think the machine is easy to use, I don't think it's built to last. Probably would not purchase a Brother next time.",2 "Great beginner sewing machine and easy to work I started a beginning quilting class and needed a new sewing machine. My old one had not been touched in 20 years and I couldn't remember how to work it. I searched Amazon for beginner electronic machines and began reading the reviews. This one got really good reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. When I got to class with my new machine, 3 out of 5 people had this machine! I had to get the hang of threading the lever, but after that it has really been a great machine and so light weight. I would really recommend it for a beginner (like me)",3 "I love this sewing machine! I LOVE this sewing machine. It is light weight, packed with features and different stitches - and makes sewing so much easier than with a cheaper machine. This is computerized and I love that I can use the controls rather than using the presser foot - it helps me focus on what I am sewing and the seams are perfectly straight. I also love all the accessories - it comes with a lot of presser feet, a hard case and removable extended table. I love it!",4 "Central Illinois Reviewer Excellent value with lots of features for the money. Anything comparable is $300 or more than what we paid for this machine. Quality seems to be very good and machine appears to be well made. CIR",4 "It is not a good product I bught it for some christmas projects. First problem was thread knotting up around the bobbin. That was it! I spent hours trying to get the machine to sew right with no luck. It has been packed up and returned. I don't have time to spend trying to figure this kind of stuff out. It should work right out of the box. I will find something that is not made of plastic. Don't bother with this machine.",0 "LOVE IT I love the sewing machine. I purchase quite a bit for myself and my kids on Amazon.com and then I heard about warehousedeals.com. I was skeptical about purchasing from this site. It was in perfect condition. It was light weight. I never would have been able to afford this quality of a machine at this price anywhere. My theme song is ""Amazon is my friend."" I can buy in four clicks. My husband is constantly letting me know that I have another package from Amazon.",4 "Incomplete package I bought this sewing machine for my quilting class. I believe it should came with quilting accessories, until I found out there's no 1/4-inch quilting foot that I need. I'm really disappointed. Still trying to figure out how to do it with available foots.",0 "don't buy it! I wonder why so many people recommend this machine. This is super cheapy ""made in china"" machine. I bought it about one month ago (because I believed over 4 star recommendations), I'd had so many troubles with bobbin feed and needle move. Today I returned it. I'm Japanese so I used to have almost same brother machine made in Japan. It was great machine but I didn't bring it for living in US. I'm so regret I should have brought it. I'm really disappointed with this anyway!All brother and singer products in us are made in china now. That's a problem.",0 "Smoke and just about flames This was a pressy for my partner, first time using it and BAM smoke fuming out not a good start.",1 "I think I'll love it. I haven't sewn since 8th grade home-ec class, about 30 yrs ago. This machine looks simple to use and does more things than I'll ever need. It shipped very fast. I ordered it on Friday, and got it on Tuesday. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I haven't used it yet. I would definitely recommend this machine, or give as a gift.",3 "La Mejor Me parece una maquina muy versátil y cubre las necesidades de las actividades para la cual fue adquirida en el día a día del trabajo debido a esto la recomiendo al 100%.",4 "it is worth EVERYTHING! I ordered it last week here at Amazon and got it shippied via Super Fast saving..and I received it this morning..it's really really cool! Very light! comes up with a free case protector and some accessories..I don't have any idea on sewing but Im pretty sure with the help of my new brother c6000i, I'll be able to sew my own party dress soon! It also comes with english and spanish manual :)",4 "Blew up within first hour! I've never sewn anything before and wanted to start sewing as a hobby. I researched extensively beforehand and decided this was the one I wanted to buy, both from the reviews here and independent articles. I live in Australia, so it was a bargain compared to other similar brother machines. The exact same machine here costs $600, so I was so happy to find it at this price.I ordered it on the 9th of May and received it on the 6th of June. I was so excited that the wait was worth it. Once i got it, i started sewing a jumper out of polar fleece material. Nothing fancy. I had just sewn on a sleeve and was pinning another when i heard a POP. SMOKE CAME OUT so I turned off my machine. Not sure what I should do, or who can even repair it, but I honestly cannot afford anything, since the cost to fix will probably be more than that of the machine. Can anyone tell me why it blew up??",0 "Love it I have always loved to sew and now I have the ability to do so much more with this machine.",4 "easy for beginner but... This machine was easy with tons of features. My 10 year old son learned to sew in minutes. I like the accessory pack and the larger surface to work with. The extra feet are easy to change and the needle threader and drop in bobbin are wonderful. It has so many features that my mother's old machine did not! Two problems I can note that are not really a big deal but worth mentioning.....the led light is not bright so you will need a bright work area. I guess most machines have leds now but not what I prefer. Also, it cannot use any class 15 bobbin (or any bobbin from Singer or labeled ""standard""). I bought generic class 15 bobbins as suggested and the tension was messed up. Use only Brother bobbins--4 come with it---if you don't want problems.",4 "Works well I really am a dedicated hand quilter at heart, but this machine is making me like, no love learning to machine quilt! The gals in my quilt group have all said ""We told you so"" regarding machine quilting...and the fact that if you have a sewing machine you love, it makes quilting/sewing all the more enjoyable! Now if it would just cut all the quilt pieces for me....... I am an avid quilter, and in the past have only owned used machines...the last one I bought (about 2 years ago) seemed less appealing than any others I have ever had...stitches skip, machine is loud, over all very little power so it would get jambed on thick materials. I did a lot of internet searching, and kept coming back to this particular model...I am so glad I bought it!",3 "Awesome! It's taking a little getting used to the digital features, but it's great. Tells you when your thread is binding up underneath, easy bobbin threading, takes on jeans with ease. I've been creating purses from jeans and it goes through the seams with ease! Yay!!!",4 "This sewing machine is FANTASTIC!! I got this machine last November. I had been using my Grandma's sewing machine (40 years old) - I only sewed when I HAD to. Now I WANT to sew! It's so much more fun when you don't want to throw the machine out the window. I had been avoiding making things with buttonholes. Well, last week I made a shirt. It needed buttons. I followed the instructions in the manual, and it was like MAGIC. I have never taken sewing lessons, and this machine is easy to understand and use. I would recommend this machine for anyone.",4 "1 1/2 years later... and still LOVING this machine I originally bought this about 1 1/2 years ago to make curtains for my son's house (which is about all I knew how to use a sewing machine for) It was so easy to set up and use. The best features I would say are the needle threader and the drop in bobbin... wow what a difference from the machine I learned on where threading the machine took as long as the sewing project! Oh and changing the feet is SO easy, just push a button for it to fall off, and snap the new one on!Well, after the curtain project was finished the machine was packed up and put in the storage room for about a year. I recently dug it out and made a permanent home for it in the office. Naturally, I couldn't find the owners manual for it so I went on line to Brothers support web site and there was a free download of the manual. I have to say that it is one of the best manuals I've seen. It not only covers the nitty gritty of the machine, but it also covers many aspects of sewing~ teaching you how to do several things in simple to follow directions. After a year in storage my machine was ready to go, just wipe it off and thread it. No oiling etc. I have now made several projects and am anxious to make many more. I LOVE this machine, I spent a lot of time trying to research different ones before I bought this one, and I couldn't be happier with my choice.Tip if you are still considering a purchase: you can go to Brothers web site and download the owner's manual, it will give you lots of great information and show you what comes with it etc.",4 "AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! This machine is AWESOME! It's the best sewing machine I have EVER had the pleasure of using. It's so easy to use, rarely ever jams, light-weight and VERY effective. I run a small Work-At-Home Mom business and this machine allows me to complete orders in 1/2 of the time! I love that you don't have to thread up the bottom bobbin & the threading option is great. With over 60 stitch options, your creativity is endless! I have made things ranging from cloth wipes, to kid clothes to bedding sets...without a single hassle! I recommend this machine to ANYONE!",4 "This Brother is Fabulous! I ordered this Machine 01/25/2011 and received it 01/28/2011. So far I am quite pleased with my purchase and can't brag enough. I have never seen a more detailed instruction book and I have been sewing for many years. The attachments are more than I expected. I previously had purchased a refurbished Singer on another website, out of the box it would not work, I returned it the next day. I was more than skeptical about buying one on another website but I have always had good luck with Amazon and I had been researching machines in my price range, so I gave it a try, I am glad I did.I think I read every review written on Singer, Brother and Janome. Some of you have had trouble with bobbin thread and have stated not to use cheap thread, I am using Coats & Clark all purpose and have not had a minutes trouble. The first thing I did was go through all the goodies that came with it, went through the Instructuion book, wound a bobbin, threaded it and using DENIM folded over, proceeded to go through all the stitches. It worked like a charm and is very quiet.I also read somewhere that you could not oil this machine. After talking to a Brother Dealer I understand why. Let me ask you, would you oil your Laptop? This is a computer and if you should accidently get OIL into the circuit it would ruin it. The dealer also told me you only need to service it only every 3 or 4 years. I will gladly pay $40.00 every year to keep this beauty in good condition. I am lucky to have 2 Dealers close to me.I can't say enough about my Brother CS600i and Thank You Amazon.com!",4 "Love this machine! Even my husband like this machine because it is so much quieter than my Euro Pro. It came with everything I need for the projects I will be making. The additional platform is really nice for larger projects. I have been sewing for 52 years and have used many brands, but this is my new favorite.",4 "Love my Brother! I bought this machine to try my hand at quilting. It came with everything I needed-- a walking foot, free motion quilting foot and a table accessory. I have made a few quilts now and haven't had any problems with my machine. It worked perfectly right out of the box; I didn't even have to adjust the tension! I love it so much that I have made a couple Halloween costumes, some home dec items and even clothing. I didn't know anything about sewing when I took it out of the box. The directions were easy to understand and I was able to get started right away. I have used the buttonhole foot and it worked beautifully! I can't say enough how much I love this machine. For the price, it is absolutely the best you can get! I will eventually upgrade to an expensive machine, but I know this one will serve me well until then. I would highly recommend this sewing machine to anyone who wants a good combination of features and value. My only complaint (which is also a feature) is how lightweight the machine is. I've found that when I'm quilting a large quilt, the machine tends to travel as I work and I have to scoot it back toward me all the time. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have used a very expensive Janome machine and now know how much better sewing machines can be (if you're willing to spend a couple thousand dollars).",3 "So easy. Works like a very expensive model Wow, first of all I agree with all of the other positve reviews. This thing is light, but it's heavy-duty. I was skeptical because of the price and the fact that I've had sewing machines in the past that really didn't work well. Whenever I would try to do a project I would end up with a rat's nest of threads under the material. Sometimes I could hardly even get the fabric out from under the foot.Another real plus is the fact that there is a little diagram right on the machine that reminds you exactly how to thread the machine. It's so easy.So, I made a vest for my first project. It came out perfect. The motor sounds powerful, but it's not loud. It's lightweight and easy to store. I am very excited about the fun projects I'll be able to complete with this wonderful machine and I highly recommend it.",4 "Une petite Merveille Bonjour à vous tousJe viens de recevoir en suivant les conseils d'une internaute couturière, cette petite merveille. J'avais une vieille Brother qui a rendu l'me cette année après 20 ans de bons et loyaux services et travaux. Je viens de recevoir parfaitement emballé ma nouvelle machine à coudre depuis votre grand pays jusqu'à notre petite France. Tout était intact et très bien conditionné. Après déballage, je viens d'essayer tous les points, puis du tissu épais que j'ai plié plusieurs fois pour tester la robustesse, la machine est extraordinnaire et s'est réalisée aux différents exercices sans problème. J'espère qu'elle durera aussi longtemps que la précédente. Je la recommande à toutes les couturières mme débutantes car elle est très facile à mettre en route (mme quand on est pas pro en anglais ou en espagnol: mode d'emploi). Cette machine est un petit bijou!",4 "Very nice machine & nice price Great sewing machine...I'm enjoying it very much and am tickled I got such a great bargain.",4 "Amazing! My wife loved this machine! She said me that is pretty easy to know sewing with it and too weak to hold it for everywhere!",4 "Poor Fabric Feed The only issue I had with this machine is the poor ability for feeding the fabric when there are only two layers of cotton with interfacing going through to be stitched.",1 "Bernadine It seems to be a good machine, but it is very hard to thread the needle. I haven't been able to get the needle threader to work.",2 "Sews great -- Perfect thread tension - easy bobbin winding Out standing product....It is easier to thread by hand than use self threader...I give this machine a 99 out of 100...great speed control..perfect thread tension...",4 "Great Brother Sewing Machine This little sewing machine can and how. For the money it is a great product. I can only recommend it.",4 "Great electronic machine The features on this machine are very convenient, especially if you want to quilt. Threading and bobbin winding are much more easier than the Singer machine I had.",3 "Buena compra. Muy buena máquina. La compre desde España,Lo bueno: muy buena máquina a muy buen precio.Lo malo: las tasas de aduanas me parecen caras, y tampoco se sí las cobraron o no en España. A mi me las cobraron al hacer la compra.",4 "Brother sewing machine It's a good idea to get the slightly more expensive one, said the woman giving lessons at the sewing store",4 "not much of a sewer I don't use the machine to do a lot of regular sewing - just for repairs and hemming. It works just fine for those chores and I have had fun playing with the different stitches. It is very easy and fun to use but some parts seem a little cheaply made (i.e., the needle threader) but for the price it seems a good machine.",3 "Pretty good machine for a great price I use my sewing machine a lot and I found this one very easy to set up and use. This is the easiest drop in bobbin ever! You really just drop it in - nothing else. The bobbin winder turns off the needle motion automatically. The needle threader works well. Very easy to thread and just start sewing. The needle down option is very useful. The motor is not as strong as some of my really old machines, but is OK. All and all it is a great choice for all levels of users.",3 "Easy Machine- Amazing Price for What You Get I am a beginner sewer and have been pretty impressed with this machine. I made my first quilt with it and it turned out great. It comes with a ton of accessories, is quick and easy to learn and use, and for what it comes with is a deal. The only trouble I have had is with thread tension, I seem to need to reset the tension everytime I need to reload the bobbin- but I am unsure if it is the machine or if it is my inexperience.",3 "nice little machine One of my students in a basic sewing class came in with this machine. I was impressed...even more so now that i have seen the price. It was easy to thread and wind a bobbin on, as well as having some of the ease of use features that you find on more expensive models. I would recommend this for newer sewers, or as a travel machine for more experienced ones.",3 "Sew Happy I purchased this Sewing machine as a surprise gift for my sister who is a professional seamstress, having worked in the garment industry in New York over the past 40 years. I don't sew at all, so I was worried about choosing this machine for her. She called when it was delivered to say she is just so happy with its performance, especially all the computerized options. Thank you Brother!",4 "IT WAS A LIFE SAVER When I ordered this machine there were, not one, but two sewing machines in the bottom of a closet. (I don't sew a lot now-a-days) But....'Oh my gosh!' Senior Prom's coming up!! Got to make a gown..my daughter likes to differ from the norm...and you guessed it. I needed a machine that worked, but also one that I didn't need ""Sewing for Dummies"" help with. At this writing, I'm still working on the dress but having fun doing it. Of course, I keep the manual at the ready but rarely need it.",4 "Brother CS6000I As a total beginner I was surprised how easy it is to create simple things with this machine. I have made 2 envelope pillows and my daughter in law made 3. It is a blast. Now we have to learn how to apply more stitches and hopefully apply zippers and buttons. It is so light, therefore we can move it easily and take it to each other's house. It has a lot of functions and no extra attachments to buy. I checked other machines and had to pay a lot more money for the same functions.",4 "A great machine! My mom passed her old Brother on to me when she got a new machine for Christmas, and it was reliable and worked well. I began sewing a lot, and decided I needed a newer machine...so I bought this Brother after a lot of research. This is an awesome machine for the money I spent on it! It sews like a dream...I love the feature where you can press a button and the machine sews by itself. The different stitches are fantastic, and I love that the display tells you what presser foot to use for the stitch you selected. This machine is definitely one that I would recommend to anyone!",4 "Great little machine! I've only had this machine for about a month, but am very impressed by it's ability to sew through denim. I was able to mend my husband's jeans with no problems. I love the extended table and the automatic needle threader is a great feature. I was originally looking at more expensive Brothers, but after reading the stellar reviews here, and studying the features of each machine, this one is the greatest buy for your money!",4 "yes! i have tried to sew for years. with budget limits, my husband agreed to a sewing machine years ago that i have HATED. a dozen or so years--with me restraining myself from throwing that sewing machine out the window--i finally went on a mission to find a fabulous sewing machine at a fabulous price. so, like any other major purchase, i researched. (and bugged my hubby until he caved in)this lovely machine is the machine that kept coming up at the top of any ""best rated sewing machine"" list i would look at. i have to admit, although i knew Brother had a good name, my oh so hated machine was a brother. so, i wasn't interested. after about a month of faithful researching, i realized that like it or not, this machine must be good. so, i found the best deal (yay me) and took the plunge. i now LOVE brother. this machine is easy to use, runs so smoothly, there was hardly any tweeking time, it's great for a beginner as well as an old pro. i have the ability to advance from my simple straight stitching to any number of detailed stitches. i can take up quilting! (if and when i have time)i love my machine! i highly recommend this for anyone who may have doubted brother in the past. if you have that cheap machine purchased from that one supercenter i probably can't mention, please don't judge all of the brother machines on that. try this. it's wonderful!and by the way, read the owners manual. it's an easy read, full of wonderful info that puts it out there for you in terms you can understand. it is so extremely helpful.",4 "Maybe I got a lemon? When using my friend's 2 year old machine, I thought the CS6000i was great. It was easy to thread, easy to load the bobbin, and it *worked*. So much so that I decided to purchase one for myself.However, the machine I received from Amazon was defective. By the time I realized it was in fact the machine and not the user causing the problem, I was no longer able to return the device to Amazon. Good news-the machine came with a warranty. Bad news-I had to drive an hour and a half to the nearest Brother service center to drop it off, and then pick it up two weeks later. Turns out there was something wrong with the bobbin case causing a bunch of knotted up thread, and I assumed that the machine should work fine thereafter.Two weeks later, I was sewing when suddenly the feed dogs stopped feeding the fabric. After all troubleshooting I could do on my own failed, I called Brother asking if they could just replace machine, because surely it is not normally for sewing machines to require service every two weeks. They said that there was no circumstance in which they would replace the machine. Instead, I am to keep driving the hour and a half to the nearest service station each time the sewing machine breaks so they can fix it under the warranty.I am very disappointed with the customer service I have received from Brother regarding this machine. I'm thankful that it's under warranty and they'll fix it when it breaks, but a decent machine shouldn't break down so frequently. And when that happens, the manufacturer should replace it.When it works, it works pretty well and is much easier to use than other machines I've tried (hence the two stars). I just wish it would stop breaking down.",1 "Thanks Amazon for this lovely Brother machine! On April 9th we received our new Brother CS6000i from Amazon.com, which came a day earlier than expected. That in itself was a nice surprise. I had a Pfaff for over 30 years and sewed everything with it, but we had problems with it too, and my husband wonders if we had gotten a demonstrator. Anyway, I began studying the very helpful Operator's Manual which came with this machine and was very thorough. When we went to get more bobbins, we brought along one to go by, but kept it in a baggy. Because it is hard for me to get around, my husband went in for me. We brought home a package and I realized these were not flat like the Brother's was. So we returned that and got the Class 15, which I had forgotten. Before ordering this machine, I read so many comments from others on their opinions of this machine, and really appreciated those. Upon seeing the difference in bobbins, I wondered if some who complained about the bobbin messing up, had maybe gotten the wrong bobbins. Was so grateful that there was a customer service where one can call to get help from a human being, not a machine. Have been very disappointed that one cannot call Amazon when one has a problem. Amazon kept puttine me down for 3 than 4 machines, and I kept trying to get help, to no avail. Anyway, am just beginning to learn and experiment on this machine, but so far, I really like it. Am praying it will be a blessing to me all my days, as I am 80, and have sewn since 7th grade. Thank you for letting me share this.",4 "My machine broke within WEEKS of using it After reading reviews and hearing how many people loved this machine my husband purchased this machine for me for christmas. Had I reviewed this sewing machine right away I probably would have given it 5 stars because I started out doing simple sewing projects, most involving just a straight stitch and it worked fine. However.... for the past 2 weeks ive been doing more detailed projects using different fabrics and stitches. Almost immediatly I found that the machine jammed up with thread on almost every ""fancy"" stitch I tried. No matter how I messed with the tension it kept jamming. After becoming very frustrated I decided to go with a simple zig zag stitch thinking that i'd just have to make do so that I could at least finish my project without the machine malfunctioning. Unfortunatly even with this stich the machine jammed up, started making a loud knocking sound, broke my needle in half, AND the internal bobbin case broke completly causeing my machine to be broken beyond my fixing. UNBELIEVABLE. I contacted Amazon and they wont return it because it's considered a holiday return and that time frame for a return has expired. Lovely. SO I had to contact Brother directly and get this.... The ""bobbin case"" is considered a ""consumable"" item like the needles that is NOT COVERED under warranty (guess because they break so easily). Sooo, my only option is to buy a replacement part and hope I can install it myself to save me the installation charge of $100. I asked the customer service lady I spoke with at Brother ""what if this happens again and breaks on me again?"". Her response was that I would just have to buy ANOTHER part. Absolutely incredible. I would NEVER RECOMEND any brother item to anyone seeing as how easily my machine broke and am just out of pocket because Brother makes their machines to break and doesnt cover certain parts under warranty. DONT BUY THIS MACHINE.",0 "Great machine!! I have to preface this review by saying I used this machine before I purchased it and seriously thought ""I could never afford such a nice machine."" My friend is an etsy shop owner and a sewing extraordinaire. The machine seemed so advances I easily guessed it was a $500+ machine. When I started browsing online for a machine I was really shocked at the price!After using my mom's hand me down 20+ year old Pfaff machine that would only stitch straight I decided I needed to purchase my own. Seeing as though I am a beginning sewer and only do some projects here and there for my home I didn't want to invest a lot of money. My mom (an expert sewer whose been doing this for 30+ years) helped me select a machine. At first I was going to go basic but I decided the extra money was worth it for all the options this machine gives. As I advance in my sewing skills the machine will allow me to do more things. The past three months I have sewed more then ever- this machine has really helped me learn. It is so easy to use. I love the way the bobbin loads, the auto threader, and the variety of stitches. I would highly recommend this machine.",4 "Rock Star Sewing with this machine! My sewing machine arrived yesterday and I set out to test it right away. Before I sewed anything, I made sure to read the instruction manual from front to back like most reviewers of this machine before me advised. It was fairly clear and straight-forward.I'm a self-taught seamstress used to an antiquated hand-me-down Singer from the '70s. I was hesitant to buy this machine at first because it had so many features that I wasn't sure I'd even know how to, or even want to, use. In other words, I was buying ""above my skill set."" Also, I wasn't sure I wanted to jump over to the Brother brand since I had first started on a Singer (isn't Singer THE name to beat in sewing??!) However, the price of this Brother machine was not much more than a simple beginner Singer, so I decided to give this Brother a whirl.First impressions of the machine was that it is very lightweight- a plus for me since my machine has to be picked up and packed away every time I use it. The motor runs very quietly and I'm able to operate it with my baby sleeping peacefully in the next room. I had read in another review that the light was not very good so I fully expected to need to add a clip-on light or something to the table I was sewing at; this was not the case and I found the built-in light to be quite adequate.Pros:-So many features! This machine does it all!-Computerized screen walks the user through what food to use, what stitch to use and let's you know when there is an error. In other words, the machine is idiot-proof.-Stitches are sure and steady.-Love the thread cutter on the left-hand side- so handy!-The start/stop button is a nice alternative to sewing by pedal (but I like having the option to use both).-I like how the instructions on how to thread the machine are right on the machine itself- makes it handy without having to refer to a book.Cons:-Guides in which to sew along are small and very hard to read. I like a nice long line in which to sew against for a seam allowance so I found the ""ticks"" printed on the base very inadequate and under-performing.-My pins kept getting caught under the presser foot. I had to make sure that the pins weren't too close to the foot or they would get caught EVERY time! I haven't seen any other reviews with this problem, but it was definitely a serious ""hiccup"" that will need to be overcome with every item that I sew.-While the light brightness is fine, I do wish that the light could come on separately from the power. Instead, they are tied to on another- to have light, you must turn the power on for the whole machine (personal preference).Like I stated at the beginning of this review, I am a self-taught seamstress. So, when I got this machine, I wanted to try out various stitched (my old machine just did straight lines- nothing at all fancy!). Even though my background in sewing and the mechanics of tailoring are limited, I was able to produce fairly well-constructed, well-made pieces. I sewed a changing pad for my sister's new baby and this machine was able to sew through several thick layers (PUL, cotton, padding) without hesitation. So, it goes to show, that if you have the right equipment (the Brother CS600i!) you too, can sew like a pro! I would definitely recommend this machine to others in the market for a reasonably-priced sewing machine that can do more than sew straight lines.",3 "Awesome machine!! I bought this machine to replace my old Brother XL-5700 that finally broke down after 9 years of a fair amount of use and I am extremely satisfied with it! I've tried out almost all of the built-in stitches, and I've already made a few aprons with this machine using the twin needle. No complaints from me. Just a reminder to make sure to adjust the thread tension with different stitches, that seems to be one of the more frequent complaints I've seen but it hasn't been an issue to me. Each time I change stitches I use a scratch piece of fabric and adjust the tension appropriately before sewing on my final project, a process that takes all of 30 seconds. I highly recommend this machine!",4 "Brother Cs6000i sewing machine I bought this for my wife for our anniversary and she was thrilled. Our old one was so hard for her to use and gave so much trouble that she wouldn't sew much at all and she used to enjoy making her own clothes.She loves the self threading feature and all the stitches it will do. It sews much better and is very quiet and easy to move around. The old one was so heavy that it always stayed in the same place. She couldn't move it at all.I even used it last week to sew a button on my pants. I like the fact that it is computer controlled and the control is much more precise. The needle ending up in the down position every when you stop so makes it much easier to turn what you are sewing and keep the same spot then when you are ready to lift the needle push one button and it goes instantly to the top most position every time, no fiddling with the wheel to find the center top position.",4 "Brother CS6000I Sew Affordable I am in a quilting guild and my chapter alone has 50 members. I think 9 of us purchased this machine and one of the members has had it for about two years. After the $15.00 rebate, this machine cost $152.00...no shipping and no tax. I have paid more than this for a pair of shoes, quite recently even. This machine threads and operates much like the Baby Lock I have which was a little more than $152.00 (actual retail about $3800), so it was easy for me to use the Brother. I took it to a machine quilting class two days after receiving and so did a couple other of my classmates and we were amazed at how this machine performed. It couldn't be better for taking to a class because of its weight and for ALL the feet that came with it, i.e., walking foot, zipper foot, etc. The accessories alone would cost $150.00 if you purchased them separately. I know this because I just purchased a 1/4"" quilting foot for my Singer Featherweight and that price was $21.95, plus shipping and tax. This is an amazing little machine! It also fits perfectly in a roller suitcase I had, with the hard cover. I put a 2"" piece of foam on the bottom of the suitcase, put the machine in, secured it with the straps and had enough room for the cord, foot pedal and accessories. As you can see, I love it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 STARS is because I've only had it a short time and wanted to give a fair rating. This is a perfect class-taking machine.",3 "Terrible customer service for defective product I bought this sewing machine three weeks ago and am working on my first quilt. I've been using the walking foot for a few days and the walking foot 'jumps'. It's a defective walking foot. I called Brother, and expected them to send me a new walking foot. That would be decent customer service for a brand spanking new machine. Right?!No. I need to send them the foot with proof of purchase, and they are going to test it out and let me know what they are going to do about it. Seriously?!If I still had the box, I would send the entire thing back. Talk about not standing behind your product.",0 "A great and affordable sewing machine for all those projects! Wow, these new machines are super light and that was one great thing I noticed about this sewing machine. My old one was so heavy that it doubled up as a weight machine!What I love about this machine:1) fantastic price for all the functionalities and great tools that came with it.2) the tools include 3 bobbins, various foot peddles, tools to clean the sewing area, thread shredder, and many many more! Believe me, I was shocked how many extra tools that came with the machine.3) a hard cover is included and an extended arm table for many projects that uses a lot of material.4) three speed control .. Great if you are a beginner and especially for when you need to go slow5) a clear panel where you can see your bobbin, believe me, it is an enormous help to see when the bobbin needs refilling!6) Great light to work with.There is a little to fault this machine right now,it is very easy to use, great instructions. My only slight concern is the lightness of the whole machine, which could mean the components may not last as long...and I hate to create another land fill item too soon.",3 "Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable sewing machine I received my new Brother CS6000i in less than a week after ordering from Amazon. I hadn't realized a cover would be included, so thankfully I didn't order one separately. The cover is just that, there's no bottom but it has an open area for you to grasp both it and the machine to transport. The machine itself is wonderfully light! It meets my needs as a mid-level seamstress and I ordered some other presser feet to increase its variability. The CS6000i is a terrific upgrade from my old heavy Kenmore. I've had only two ""issues"". The first was the manual falling apart right away, which I fixed with duct tape (the handyman's secret weapon). The other issue was the bobbin thread clotting up underneath; I found I had missed a step in threading the top spool. The needle threader takes some practice but works great now and the extension ""table"" is a great Plus!",4 "Great deal Brother CS6000i This was a gift for my wife... she was just so greatful to get it and when she used it and experienced most of the features, she just loved it. Easy to use, only 16 pounds weight that is so easy to move it around.. She really is having fun and enjoying her sewing machine! Great deal for the affordable price!",4 "Awesome! This sewing machine is perfect! I have used it to make quite a few thick layered fleece items and a quilt so far. I know I will be using it for many years to come and that it will last! It comes with so many accessories and even a cover for the sewing machine itself. It arrived quick and the package wasn't even damaged. Can't beat that for free shipping! This machine is definitely worth it.",4 "Not bad! I wanted a mid-range sewing machine with some flexibility, and this is the machine. I sews quickly and flawlessly, and is super easy to learn. It seems well made, and very intuitive to learn. I love the computerized stitch selection - so easy to change stitch length and width. I've had no problems with winding the bobbin as in previous Singer machines. I love the fact that it comes with a quilting table and a case, too, what a deal.",3 "Brother CS6000i Sew Advance this is a great machine for the price. I have used it mainly for sewing halloween costumes, 3d material, glitter tulle, wired ribbon etc",4 "Wonderful Sewing Machine I had another Brother sewing machine before I purchased this one. I really like the previous one that I owned, but I needed to upgrade to an advanced model. I am so pleased with this machine! I would recommend this to any person who already sews or would like to begin sewing. It is very easy to use and makes wonderful stitches!",4 "Sewing Machine Good value for the cost. All functions worked very well and easy to set up. The unit is user-friendly and instruction easy to follow. Only issue/improvement opportunity that I noticed: LCD is too small does not light up. Not easy to see in normal room lighting. The unit is also light and easy to move and store. Overall - Very good - happy with the purchase.",3 "Great machine for a low price. This sewing machine is great for someone who needs to mend clothes, but also wants to experiment with all the great stitches it has to offer. It is very easy to understand how to do the many stitches (use the instruction book). I had a problem getting the automatic needle threader to work, but it isn't something I need anyway. It is very lightweight and portable. One thing I could use is a brighter light to thread the needle.",4 "Good price, good machine After much research I finally decided to order this machine. I received it promptly and had it set up and sewing within 30 minutes. I tried all the stitches and accessories, and all work well. The only accesory it didn't come with was a ruffler. I am making a quilted pillow top and so far so good. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that after I changed thread colors I kept getting an error message and I had to clean it to get it to work. Never did find any jammed thread. Hope that doesn't happen every color change. I love all the decorative stitches and the buttonholes. Since I don't plan on using heavy fabrics I think it will be fine. I have a 30 year old machine (another brand) and will use it for any heavy fabrics. It is a little more noisy than the old one, but I think that is because it is so lightweight. Overall I am pleased with this purchase.",3 "Brother CS6000I Good Machine. Doesn't jam. Zig Zag stitches are a little irregular for patterns. For straight sewing I am quite content. For the money you can't beat it.Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine",3 "disappointed My expectations were to high for this CS6000i , it has some good features but in general , for the type of work I do with a sewing machine dog coats mainly for large breeds of dogs it did not match my old Janome Excel II 5024 .Doing buttonholes on polar material is a nigthmare and using some of the fancy stitches on thicker material does not come out very well .The speed lever , can accidently be touch when you sew , just by turning the material for example, this is a bit annoying .I would have taught that with all the sounds alerting you, that this machine would at least alert you when the bobin was out of thread , if you sew with dark thread( which I do a lot ), you don't see well if you are running out of thread .And I do not know if it is me but I have found that I go through a lot more thread with this machine than with my Janome .I will have my Janome reajusted so I can use it again , and I will keep the Brother as a back up .",0 "Works well for my hemming I need to alter and hem new clothing. Bring it out to have someone do it for me gets pretty expensive. I read some reviews on this sewing machine and it doesn't seem like very hard to use. I learn to sew before but definitely not a professional sewer. This sewing machine did a perfect job for my little alteration. I am pretty sure it can do more then just alter or hem clothing, but that is what I use it for. I think I will try to use it to make costumes later on.",4 "Brother CS6000i Review After a couple months of research and reviewing different machines including the Project Runway Editions Sewing and Sewing/Embroidery machines we came across this one. At first we couldn't believe that the price was correct and that it could hold up to more expensive machines but we went ahead and purchased it with the thought that if it was a total bust we were only out $150.00. WOW, what a find, this machine is awesome. We have since taken it to our local quilting guild (30+) strong with machines from Viking, Janome, Brother, Bernina and Babylock all costing $1,000.00+ and being ""Quilting"" specific and the ladies are just blown away. This machine is equal to any of them for 4-6 times less in cost. My mom didn't know we bought this and purchased for us a Janome 3160QDC and we have both of them set up in the sewing room side by side and use each of them equaly as much. We use the Janome for basic and decorative stiching and the Brother for Quilting because we had a generic walking (quilting) foot for the Brother from another older (Nichi) machine that we now use for emergencies only. I would recommend this machine to anyone that wants a $1,000.00 machine and can't afford it. I would also have no problem giving this to a teenager that is a first time user/quilter with full confidence that they would be up and sewing within minutes of unpacking. Great Machine for a Great Price.On a last note I would say that when you unpack this please do not take the styrofoam out of the carrying case. It is meant to stay in there.",4 "Great for novices too! After years of wanting to learn how to sew I finally caved in and bought my first machine and pattern. After about an hour of cursing while getting the machine set up I was finally ready to go (and can now set the machine up in less than a minute.) There are a ton of functions I don't know how to use yet, but I didn't want to have to buy a second sewing machine when (if?) I outgrow this one. Also, for the price I would rather have unused functionality - instead of saying ""I wish I had a machine that could make button holes..."" At the end of the day, it's a great machine, the price is right, and even a novice can use it.",4 "Great machine after 6 years I have enjoyed this machine alot and many of my friends have bought one. I think it's a great deal and love all the nifty, convenient features! You get so many features for a great price! When i first bought it, I thought I would only get a couple of years out of it, but it's still doing great. I have seen alot of people have trouble with their machine and take it back and get new one (of the same machine). In EVERY CASE, the trouble was Pilot Error. THEY broke their machine, were using the wrong thread, or didn't UNDERSTAND how to use the machine correctly. If you read and follow the whole manual, you'll have a lot better chance of success. I have had it lock up on me once because I did not get it serviced after a year like i was supposed too. I took it apart and oiled it myself and it's done great ever since. (I know how to oil it because i also own an old old machine that was made to service at home and have seen where to oil that one.) I use the machine almost every day mostly for quilting. I wish they made a metal free motion quilt foot. I keep having to replace the plastic one after so many uses.",4 "Great Machine for an Awesome Price I absolutely love the Brother CS6000i. I had a Singer Simple before and I hated it; the stitches were jumpy and were never even. The Brother's consistent and smooth stitching makes for a pleasurable sewing experience. The quilting table is not as sturdy as most, but I only use it for quilting once every great while. I sew blankets, totes, clothes, bunting, and lots of other things and it has yet to fail me. There are only two minor things that I don't like about the machine: one, the bobbin makes a funny jumpy noise, but results in NO skipped stitches or anything wrong; two, the needle threader works only if you have a tight tension across the needle. See? Minor! It came with every foot I will ever need, including a zipper, buttonhole and walking foot (plus more). Great value for a great little machine!",4 "Brother CS6000i I purchased this machine so I could begin quilting and make some other projects. I have always owned a brother and this one seemed like I got more bang for the buck. I have to say I opened it and immediately started sewing with it. It is dummy proofed in case you need to take apart the bobbin area has the dots to match up and it is very easy to use. I read online where other customers said it doesn't like cheap thread and that is true. I have snapped a couple of needles trying to sew through some thick material but eventually was able to do it. This machine is a great value, works very well and I am extremely happy that I purchased it. One other nice feature is the machine is so lightweight and easily moved.",3 "So far, so good. Worth the money. I read a lot of different reviews, some from people who hated this machine, and others who sang its praises. It's not a completely fool-proof machine, and I've had a little trouble with the tension, but the manual that comes with the machine has a good trouble-shooting section that has helped a lot with that. It comes with several different presser feet that have been very useful, and several extra needles of various sizes, which was a welcome surprise. So far I've made a quilt, sewn buttons of all sizes, made some stuffed animals, fixed some seams and hems, and it's worked just fine. If you're a professional seamstress, this machine will not be good enough for you, but if you need something for home projects, this machine works just fine.",3 "Best for the Price Point I purchased this machine based on reviews I read on-line, and it still exceeded my expectations. I do a great deal of heavy duty sewing which has caused many frustrating sessions with my old under $100 Brother and before that a similarly priced Singer. Since receiving this gem, I have sewn through 6 layers of jean weight denim, 4 layers of duck cloth and 4 layers of polypropylene strap webbing without the cs-6000i even dropping a stitch. I would recommend this machine for anyone looking for a quality machine at a budget conscious price.",4 "Brother CS6000I sewing machine This is a wonderful machine. I am thrilled with every aspect of this machine. It sews beautifully, it's very simple to use and I love the start/stop button feature. I bought a $4,000 Viking sewing/embroidery machine, and this Brother is far superior in quality and reliability. I have had my Viking repaired twice already and have been so frustrated with it, that I put it on my closet shelf and did not use it for 3 years. When I finally took it out to start sewing simple projects, it seized up and had to be taken in for repair again. This little Brother machine is worth its weight in gold. This is the only machine I sew with now. I have been sewing for 45 years and this is by far the nicest machine I have ever owned. Don't let the low price fool you--it's a very impressive machine.",4 "great machine for the money Good machine for the money. I use it for retreats & weekend quilting get togethers.I ordered this 2nd one for our daughter's birthday & it was delivered to her next day!",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine I am making my first Quilt, So far it has been very good, The price was right from Amazon. I am very pleased.",3 "Great buy for money Love it is, is perfect for what I need.Priced very reasonable. Love all the stich options, bought it for mending and quilting.",3 "good sewing machine Best sewing machine for the price. Excellent bargan. The machine is easy to use and has a lot of innovations one it.",4 "Perfect for a beginning quilter! I received this as a gift as an upgrade for my brother XL2610. As a very beginning quilter, I have been able to really build on my skills with this machine. The extender table is helpful since my machine doesn't sit down in my sewing table, and all of the additional feet it comes with saves the expense of buying them separately. The optional foot pedal is nice because when I started free motion quilting I found it was better to have a constant speed, which can be set with the pedal unplugged, rather than trying to control your hands AND feet at the same time. I haven't tried the decorative stitches or any garment making yet, but I'm excited to try because this machine does so much. For the price, it's a great starter machine (unless you have the money to blow on a Bernina or Janome). Happy quilting!",4 "Great Buy Excellent product at a great price.Researched this item everywhere and determined it was the best combination of of sewing versatility for the price.",4 "I love it I have had Singer machines for the past 50 years and was a bit apprehensive to buy a Brothers. I love it. It is easy to use if you just take your time and read the instructions. The stitches are beautiful. You really can not use cheap thread. I love trying all the new features. Highly recommended.",4 "beginner sewer great for a beginner, I have had a couple of problems-it gives me an error code, I look it up in the Manuel and have been able it fix it quickly. Light weight- does not to well with the heaver thicknesses. Should use good thread with this machine. Have not been able to use the auto theader yet- problably just a matter of reading directions.",3 "Great machine I love this sewing machine. The only negative thing I can say about it is that I have a difficult time changing the needle. Otherwise it runs great. I am making a wedding dress for my granddaughter at the moment and I am truly enjoying this machine.",3 "Sewing machine for simple, everyday work I bought this sewing machine because I haven't sewn in 20 years (or more) and my old Singer just wouldn't 'cut the mustard'. And I wanted something that might help out with what all I had forgotten (computerized stitches seemed so much better and easier). I got machine so that I could make some seat covers for foam cushions we have in our 'sunroom'. Basically just big rectangles of foam, so shouldn't be too hard.I read instructions and still try to refer as needed. Really like the push and sew feature and it is easy to change the stitches (both style and length). Did several testing for stitchs and tensions on the fabric I had for cushions.I NEVER managed to get a good tension on my stitches though. I changed per the instructions (2 days later and I was still getting bunching on the bottom), I bought the expensive thread -- still bunching.So, since this was just for me and the stitches weren't going to show (much) anyway, I went ahead and began my project. I like to say that I have finally completed this project and am very happy with the outcome.In spite of NOT being able to overcome the tension issue, I like the sewing machine and for a casual sewing adventure, will use it again.I am hopeful that I will eventually overcome and conquer the issue with the tension at some later date. I will certainly continue to try. If I manage to figure out the 'secret', I'll add to this review.Good Luck to all.",3 "Easy and powerful This is great to use easy and powerful. I checked this price in stores, but it's almost two times much!",4 "Fantastic! I bought this as a replacement for my older Brother. So far (after making a quilt) I love this machine. I love how easy it is to use. It is much easier to use than a non-computerized machine and it did a great job with the binding on my quilt. The decorative stitches require a bit of time to get used to how slowly you have to sew to get them to look right but they are fun to use! So far, I love this machine.",4 "I love it !! excellent for beginners!!! I bought this 3 day ago and I just got it yesterday. I start to learn new ways and I love it, is easy to used they have a manual in Spanish and English. Is perfect for everything, brings a lot of free accessories, very nice case for storage. At first I though it will be dificult,but the manual is very clear and ilustrated so it was easy.the price is excellent for all it brings. For all the beginners and experts this the machine!!!!!",4 "Brother CS6000i - Use METAL Bobbins for better results! I just read a couple of reviews that said that the tension problems they were having with this light weight machine was greatly improved when they switched to METAL bobbins. Just the old, universal ones work fine. I was a little nervous about trying it, but it really did help.This is a light weight machine, easy to tote around, but not great for serious sewing. Lots of nice features, but the stitches can be inconsistent, and the tension is unpredictable. The METAL bobbins do help though. I am disappointed with the performance. If you want your work to show, like for quilting, etc. buy a machine with METAL gears, NOT Plastic. You don't have to spend $1,000 to get one. Shop around, read the specs. I replaced this one with a Janome/Kenmore and it's great!",2 "Love This Machine!! I'm writing this review because I found reading reviews so helpful in choosing a sewing machine myself! Can't begin to tell you how much I love this new machine. I spent about an hour learning everything on the machine to make sure all was in working order and was very pleased with the performance of the features. I have had no difficulty with the machine since purchasing it - and have started quilting on it already. Easy to learn to use, and easy to use! The instruction manual makes everything very clear and reiterates all the important points more than once - and absolutely everything you need to know to begin any project is covered. Can't wait to continue my projects! And as far as I can tell - there isn't anything you won't be able to use this machine for with the proper attachments. Excellent machine, excellent value!!",4 "Ideal for those new to sewing This sewing machine is great quality for the price. The device itself is durable and easy to work with. The user's manual is fantastic - it tells you which stitches to use for which types of fabric, how to do an overcasting stitch to get a sergered look, how to do blind hems, attach zippers, etc. If you have a basic knowledge of sewing and how a sewing machine works, you can pretty much teach yourself using this machine and the user manual.It comes with plenty of equipment for most of your sewing needs - extra bobbins, presser feet, different types of needles, and the tools for fixing problems and cleaning it. It comes with a seam ripper, too, but it's pretty flimsy and not sharp enough. For those frustrating times when you need a seam ripper, it's better to use a higher quality one.When I first got my machine, there was some sticky gunk inside that led to a broken needle, but once I figured out what was happening it was easy to fix and hasn't happened since.For those who have never used a computerized sewing machine before, the pedal and general operation takes some getting used to, but overall it's easy to use.",4 "Great machine for novice sewers and beyond. I haven't sewed since home ec in high school many decades ago. I never really sewed much then either. I decide that I wanted to make quilts and this machine has meet all the requirements and then some. I am very happy with the variety of stitches, the ease of use, the case that comes with the machine and how light weight it is. The only drawback is the light is not enough. This is easily remedied by putting an additional lamp on the table. I have almost finished my first quilt and I am looking forward to making bags, purses and more quilts. Nice little machine.",3 "Nice This is my 1st machine, so I dont' have anything to compare it to. So far it's been fine. I haven't done much though. Lots of options. Simple to use. Having a hard time adjusting the thread tension, but that might just be me! Would recommend. Good for the price, too.",4 "Great Beginner Machine I love this machine! It's lightweight, which I love. It's easy to use and I am very happy with the results so far. One of the features that I really like is when you choose a stitch it automatically selects the stitch width and length that is appropriate for that stitch but you can still adjust it for your particular project.It's relatively inexpensive and I would recommend it for a beginner sewer or quilter.",4 "Good Value Basic Sewing Machine I found this machine to be adequate for general lightweight fabric sewing projects. The speed controls are nice and the number of programmed stitches is very handy. It makes decent button holes too and it is easy to use. The only complaint I have is that after about 20 hours of use I began having bobbin, tension problems. The bobbin emptied while I was in the middle of sewing a shirt. I rewound it with the same thread then the fabric began to bunch up. I adjusted the tension, etc. but nothing worked. I switched to another thread and it resolved that problem even though I had sewn the first half of the shirt with the same thread and had no problem. This problem has now become more frequent. If you don't wind the bobbin exactly right this will happen every time and it happens sometimes even when the bobbin is wound correctly.",3 "So easy for a beginner like me I was so excited to get my sewing machine and see all the great goodies it comes with (so many different presser feet! One day when I get some more experience, maybe I get to use them all). I've never used a sewing machine before, so I was a bit nervous to use it. But the instructions couldn't be clearer, and it seems like the machine basically does everything for you. I'm especially happy that I didn't need to use a foot peddle, and I can set a steady speed without relying in my over-reactive foot. I just sewed my first dress this weekend, and it was so easy to do and turned out marvelously!",4 "Brother CS6000i Awesome Never used a sewing machine, but now becoming quite competent. I can sew by hand, but the sewing machine is so much faster and cleaner. I must admit the instructions are a bit challenging to use so I have learned much using youtube.com videos. I hope this helps.",4 "Great for a beginner I'm a beginner and just started sewing but wanted a machine that would last me a while before I upgrade in the future. The critical reviews seem to center around the weak light. I just purchased my machine two weeks ago and I think there may have been an improvement done to it because the light is really bright. My eyes don't work well under poor lighting but I had no problem working with it. This machine is easy to use. I don't like reading manuals but even the instruction manual was well-written and clear. I highly recommend it!",4 "Great machine, except ... I bought this machine nine months ago, and it really is a super little machine except for one thing: you can't maintain it beyond removing dust from the bobbin area. After nine months of reasonable (not even heavy) use, the motor locked up and gave me an error message. Turns out, it just needed oil, but the user can't do it--you must take the machine to an authorized service center, and in my case that service center was over 100 miles away.Except for that one little wrinkle, I like the machine a great deal. It has loads of decorative stitches and sews beautifully on all the fabrics I've tried it on. But if you're any distance from a Brother authorized service center, consider buying a different machine that doesn't require service to perform a simple task like routine maintenance.",2 "Amazed so far at the value and performance, will update I have to start off by saying that I am a long time sewing machine snob. This is my first ""plastic"" machine. I learned to sew on a Pfaff and I still use the Pfaff machine I took to college 30-odd years ago. I have 2 vintage Necchi machines as well(they are workhorses) and a Pfaff serger which is 20+ years old. At the time the Necchi's were made, they were the Cadillac of sewing machines with Sophia Loren as their spokesperson. They are ALL metal and weigh a ton. They require frequent oiling but run smoothly and very quietly. (There is a very large and active online community using vintage Necchi machines.)My last 3 machine servicings were expensive - at least $60. My last serger tune up/repair was $169 but I went ahead because they told me that a comparable (all metal)serger would be over $1,200 used. It has gotten to the point where there are so few sewing machine repair shops (only 2!) around - I live just outside a metro area of 450,000. I mentioned this to the shop owner the last time I had a machine worked on and he told me that almost the people who used to do this are retired or dead and that the plastic machines of today are ""disposable"". I needed another machine serving and I did some research and decided to try this machine.I am really impressed with the perfect stitches (I have tried over 40 so far) the buttonholes and the incredible value offered by this product. I also like the automatic needle threading (my Necchi's have this) and the ease not having to pull up the bobbin thread - just thread and sew! The threading is foolproof as there are easy-to-follow diagrams on the machine. It is going to take me some time to get used to the pushbutton operation. I did some applique and the stitch is perfect. The machine is a little louder than my Necchi's, but they are whisper-quiet.I will follow up with an update after I have finished a few projects.",4 "The Best Machine Ever I had tried 4 other new machines before this to replace an older Singer I have. This Brother is way beyond superior to all of the others and has more features, yet is easier to thread, wind bobbin, load bobbin, and sew with. It also comes with more accessories, including a quilting table, and it runs with a nice, smooth action with easy controls. The foot pedal is wider/bigger, so easier to locate and press on.I tried two Janome models (not high end) that cost as much or more than this. After them a Toyota that does have nice stitches but is not easy to control! It sews really fast no matter how softly you press on the pedal and kind of clunks as it goes--strong, yes, but over the top for ""normal"" mending or sewing of fabrics. The Janomes didn't hold up well and had trouble passing across fabrics, and one of them (similar models) seemed it stalled or held up before moving along. One Janome had trouble with jeans, and neither had features anywhere near like this machine.I had tried another manual one in between that was supposed to be marvelous and sew leather and upholstery, but those things just don't run smoothly and are hard to control. They also have the metal front load bobbins, which I hate.On the Brother CS6000i, the machine has extras like instead of just holding the bobbin thread in place by hand, there is a channel you feed it through below where the bobbin sits, with a cutter on it, so it starts the bobbin for you. This concept holds true for installing the bobbin in the machine. You drop it in and pull it through a channel like other bobbins, BUT you go a step further and pull it through an extra channel with a cutter on the end. At this point you do NOT have to pull the bobbin thread up with the needle (in most sewing situations): it begins sewing and pulls it up by itself.There is a quilting table included in this model, plus a quilting foot, and many other feet, a tool kit, oil, and a screwdriver that is far better than usually come with this price machine. The screws on this machine have a much wider slot than any machine I've owned and the driver is wider--point being it seems to go the extra mile with everything on it. It comes with a solid plastic cover that fits down over with a hole in the side where you reach into a groove in the machine to lift it. The machine's groove (hand grip) takes the place of a floppy top handle. Those always irritated me because they get in the way of the thread when you go to move the machine. This grip does not.This has a manual tension adjustment--on top only, as far as I can tell. (On manual machines you can also adjust tension in the metal bobbin holder). Perhaps you can this, but I think it's ""just"" a top dial, and mine came set maybe at 3.5, so I had to move it up to 4.5 or so to get both top and bottom threads to look smooth. It worked great, though, and the stitches are uniform and consistent.I hemmed some jeans for my husband with one of the heavy duty machines I tried (Toyota) and had a heck of a time getting past side seams. I now have hemmed my own jeans with this and the side seems aren't as big, but it breezed right past. What a relief!!So, hey, I actually hated sewing until I decided I need to make a few quilts, but this machine is probably 300% better than any of the others I tried and has surprisingly better features than I ever imagined it would. I can't find a thing about it I don't like and will keep it forever. I even ENJOYED hemming jeans today! (That's nuts, for me!)",4 "Great for a beginner like me! I recently started taking sewing classes and after doing a lot of research, I ended up purchasing this machine. It seemed like the best value with all the different presser feet that came with it. This is my second attempt at learning how to sew (got distracted by life the first time), and my second machine. The first machine I had was an older brother with a side bobbin system. I love that this one has a drop in bobbin!I also love the simplicity of using this machine. I am the type of person who will read all the instructions (twice) and then watch videos to make sure I have a concept, so by the time I got around to using the machine, it was a breeze. So far I have completed 7 projects with it and I absolutely love it. I'm not a professional so I don't have much to compare this machine to, however I use it for sewing clothes for myself and my daughter and it works quite well for that purpose. I would recommend this highly for a beginner like me, and also to someone who is upgrading from an older machine.",4 "Nice machine, but not for me I'm new to sewing and bought this machine after my first series of classes. I was torn between Singer and Brother, but all of my research said Brother was the way to go, and the reviews for this machine were terrific. The only issue that I saw consistently mentioned was with tension.The CS6000i has a lot of nifty features, and I was super excited when it arrived. I used it for about a week, hemming some projects from class and trying to sew a little over-the-shoulder bag to travel with. Things were fine at first, and then I started having the aforementioned tension issue. I followed the instructions in the troubleshooting guide, but wasn't able to correct the problem, so I returned the machine (with no hassle!). I'm sure someone with more experience could have fixed the problem, but I thought, with my inexperience, that I should have a machine that I didn't have to fix.",2 "Bad machine - bought based on price = bad decision I bought this machine to replace my 27 year old Kenmore. I had it 62 days when it locked up and quit working. I called customer service and had to bring it to the nearest service center - 27 miles away - to have it serviced because it is sealed and can not be fixed. I had to leave it with them for 10 days during which I had to borrow back my old machine to finish some projects that needed to be done right away. I got the machine back and I am looking for a better machine. I bought the machine thinking it was a great buy but it stalls on heavy fabric and shows an error which you can not override. I can't return it because of the 30 day return policy so I am stuck with it. I don't have a lot of expendable cash so I will have to use this one. I'm looking for a better machine now and would not recommend this machine at all. What a terrible disappointment.",0 "Best little machine EVER This was my first sewing machine. I have never sewed anything before. This machine is idiot proof for sure. Even though it is advanced and suppose to be an upgrade to one's first machine, it is really easy to use. I learned how to sew with it within the first couple of hours after it arrived. I have been sewing everyday since and this never gives me any problems. I love it!!! It can sew through dog collars of nylon or leather, as well as jeans,,,Heavy duty!",4 "I love this machine!!! My husband just recently bought me this machine and I love it sooooooo much! It really boosted my sewing motivation. It runs so smoothly, winding the bobbin is like a breeze, the instruction manual is easy to understand, love the button hole maker, and how it can sew on buttons for u, another thing I love about this machine is that when you're sewing the needle automatically stays down when you stop sewing, i think that is very convenient. This machine has lots and loads of great features, I love all the stitches, it comes with a nice amount of accessories, sews great and smoothly through layers of fleece, etc. I highly recommend this machine to anyone!",4 "Love it! First of all, hats off to Amazon and Fed Ex! I had so much fun tracking my order as it came across the country to my home in Maine. It was slated for delivery between August 16-18, so imagine my delight when I checked Sat. a.m. on the 13th, and it had left the warehouse in Lewiston, ME and was out for delivery. Sure enough, it arrived by the end of the day.The machine itself is just too clever for words. It looks like they have thought of everything. I especially value the automatic needle threader as my near-to vision is so pathetic now it makes it almost impossible to thread a needle on my own. Took a few trys to figure out how it works, but follow the directions. Winding the bobbin is slick and easy as is threading the machine. Inserting the bobbin is no different than my 40 yr-old Singer. I LOVE the auto run button so can sew without using the foot pedal (which is included). It may take me a little more practice to keep the stitching in line this way, as you have to let go off the fabric with one hand to press the stop button if you need to gather up and arrange the fabric again to feed straight under the presser foot (I was sewing very long seam in draperies last night, so needed to do this a couple of times. Don't imagine it will be an issue on shorter seams). Nice even stitching and tension perfect the way it came.The machine comes with a whole bunch of different presser feet, and a very nice flat add-on table which helped with the large amount of drapery fabric I was sewing last night. Button holer is so clever and easy. The one thing it did not include was a 1/4"" presser foot, and the 1/4"" guide is behind the regular foot so would be hard to guide (I think, haven't tried it yet). Since quilting is done with 1/4"" seams, that would be handy. No problem, though. I ordered the 1/4"" quilting foot, 1/4"" piecing foot and a gathering foot -- why not get them all! -- for less than $1.00 plus shipping and they arrived in two days.All in all, so far I LOVE this machine, and am excited to start sewing little dresses for my grandchildren after not having a working machine for several years. Yes, I probably could have had my old Singer repaired, but why when you can get this fabulous and totally updated machine for $150 bucks! Highly recommend this machine for anyone.",4 "Great little machine Hi all,I was a bit over whelmed by the choices available and various sites so jumped on Amazon to read up on the current reviews from across the world. A lot of other Australians had purchased this machine and had troubles with it because of the voltage differences. This was fixed with a simple $20 step down transformer. So if you are in another country that works on a different voltage you'll need a transformer for the machine to work.As for the machine itself, having read most of the reviews i was confident the machine would be fine but i was still a little skeptical because of the negative comments. I received the the machine in it's original packaging after a slight delay in customs. I opened the box a found a number of accessories in the box that i wasn't expecting (quilting table, hard case cover). The machine was light and easy to remove. Once connected to the mains electrical i had the machine threaded and working within 5 minutes. It is excellent and very easy to use. The thread settings are easy to work out and the automatic needle threader is a god send. I managed to take up 6 hems on work pants within no time.All is working well with this machine to date. It's quite, solid and very user friendly. I would recommend this to anyone. And if you an Aussie, don't be afraid to purchase from Amazon. The machine took 6 days to get to Aussie shores and then got stuck in Customs for a further 6. Delivery was soon after. Using the transformer the machine works fantastic. I am male, with no sewing experience what so ever and i had the machine humming within 5 minutes of receiving it. That's go to say something. And buying from saved me $400",4 "I love my Brother! I'm a guy, so sewing doesn't come natural to me, but, I like to make Civil War quilts and I do a lot of repair work on US flags that come into our American Legion for disposal. Many flags we receive only need a few miner repairs and can be put back into service and I've taken on that task. I had an older Singer that was adequate for what I did, but, I felt the need to upgrade to something a little better. I read all the reviews, this Brother was highly regarded, Amazon had a good price and I qualified for free shipping, so I ordered one. So far, it has done everything I've asked it to do and has several features I really like, such as: you have a choice as to whether your needle stops either up or down, I really like the clear plastic cover over the bobbin so you can see how much thread is left, I use the 1/2 stitch button more then I thought I would, and I like the extra large table for doing quilts and working on extra large flags. I do use some of the specialty stitches and like the choices that I have. I haven't used it for free-hand quilting yet, as my quilting is usually a winter time activity. I'm anxious to give it whirl. I think it'll do just fine. I would have no problem recommending it to any one who does similar work to what I do. I don't make many garments, so can't and won't speak to that.",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine Recently I purchased the Brother CS6000i sewing machine to take to quilting classes. I needed a light weight portable machine and this machine fit the bill. It does everything my regular machine does and is very good. It is very light and easy to carry. I was very pleased with my first use and very glad I purchased this machine. For the price it is wonderful. Don't be afraid to buy a Brother. Great quality.",4 "easy to use This is even better than I expected. Very easy to use. I was nervous about the type of thread I had from reading previous reviews and how people said it didn't like cheap thread. Well my thread is not top of the line, nor from the dollar store, its at least 3 years old and I have had no problems. I've sewn flannel, cotton, and knit all without issue. I did read the book and used the different needles and feet that were recommended. The machine tells you what foot to use, and they all come with it. I love this machine so far!",4 "Money Spent Wisely I'm a fairly new sewer, and I bought this machine with no expectations. I did my research and found that brother is one of the better brands for basic sewing machine. I thought the directions were a little confusing and not exactly clear; but with a little trial and error its great now. I think it runs really smooth, and is probably the best value for your money. I took a series of sewing classes and I had the opportunity to use several different machine that were far more expensive than this one and to be really honest this one is better in my opinion. If you are an advanced sewer or just starting out I think this machine is amazing. You wont be disappointed!",4 "A new era for me I have had another machine for 43 years and am so pleased that this Brother 6000i can do what the old one was able to do and do it well. It is lighter to move to our ""Sisters of the Cloth"" quilting club. I have recommended it to a couple of my friends and their daughters. I make 5-7 quilts a year and am sure that this one will be a machine that will make the process pleasant. I read a review that said they had trouble making it stay in one place. I have placed a piece of shelf rubberized stuff under the machine. It helps a lot.I purchased this Brother machine in part because I also own a Brother Innov-is 9000D embroidery machine that I have also enjoyed a great deal.",3 "Great product I borrowed this for my mother in law because I wanted to refinish my boat cusions. She said it probably was not strong enough to sew through the apholstry but after a quick lesson on how to use it I found that it works well.so for a novice, I think it is a good product.",4 "Love this machine! I want everyone to know just how wonderful this sewing machine is! It is truly super easy to set up...let's put it this way....my mother in law has a sewing machine at her house & she showed me how to sew for about an hour. We did not thread anything, prepare bobbins, etc. Just the very basics. I was so excited to learn more, I researched & bought this machine. Hoping it was just as easy to use as the reviews claims....it is!!! I read the instructions & put everything together by myself! I sew everyday & love it!! To anyone out there wanting to start or already sews, this machine is awesome! Shipping was fast & would buy this again & again.",4 "Sewing is a breeze! This is the best sewing machine I've ever used! I have been sewing for about 15 years on a basic (non-computerized) machine, which finally bit the dust. I kept an eye out for sales and specials to replace it, and this was the best deal, both in stores or on-line. The machine is extremely light to carry and yet is solid in durability. The other (very) nice thing is how quiet it is! I can't wait for more sewing projects so I can utilize all the stitches and functions that it has.",4 "Great for a beginner I needed a sewing machine mostly for hemming and repairs. I've never sewn before so I needed something that is easy to use. I'm very pleased with this machine so far. The manual is pretty good but it could use some clarification for the novice users. Setting it up to sew is very easy. I'm sure I will get a lot of use from this machine.",4 "Great Sewing Machine for the money I haven't sewn in about 20 years, but wanted to learn to quilt. I am really enjoying using this sewing machine. I've only had it about a month, but have used it quite a bit. I was a little concerned because it is very light-weight and the foot pedal is flimsy plastic. Don't expect industrial-strengh quality, here. But then, it's not a $1000 machine, either. For basic house-hold use, it does the job. I've found it very easy to use with several nice features that make it especially enjoyable. I found the User's manual easy to understand and it also provided excellent reasons why some people may have experienced the problems documented in other reviews, such as bobbin jamming, needle breaking, etc. I haven't had any problems with that yet, by the way. I love the electronic stitch selection, the speed adjustment, the needle down option and the automatic needle threader. Sometimes, it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Also, someone mentioned not receiving a 1/4 inch seam foot. I ordered one from another site just to use on this machine. It works fine, but I've found that the machine has 2 built-in 1/4 inch piecing stitches to use with the regular ""J"" foot on the machine and I actually prefer using stitch #37 rather than the special quarter inch foot. It seems to result in a ""truer"" 12.5 inch block whereas the quarter inch foot always seemed to result in slightly smaller blocks. All in all, I'm pleased with this sewing machine.",4 "Exactly As Advertised I ordered this machine, after considerable research. I was still sewing on my 1960ish Kenmore, so I was ready for a change! So far, this machine is fantastic; it is smarter than I am, and it just takes a little time to learn how to use all of the features. I wish I had purchased it a long time ago. The price is fantastic, too. A great product!!!!",4 "Great sewing machine I have had a Brother sewing/embroidery machine for the past four years and love it. I purchased the Brother CS6000I for its size, to take to quilt camps and classes.",4 "Brother CS60001 Sewing Machine Great Value! I am enjoying this machine and exceptionally happy with my choice. I wanted a reasonalby priced machine for small projects..this machine is perfect for me!",4 "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this sewing machine!! Short but sweet, I absolutely love this sewing machine!! I haven't had a single issue since the day I bought it, and I have used it plenty. I have played around with the decorative stitches, and they are amazing. Totally worth every penny spent!!",4 "BROTHER COMPUTERIZED this came in perfect condtion with everything included that was stated in the description. I have used it and really like it. i like the book that comes with it to tell you what stitches are generally used for certain types of projects. it's a great machine for the price.",4 "A great beginner's machine all the way up to the more-than-casual hobbyist I'm quite impressed with the machine that I got for a great price ($179.00)I was afraid it would be flimsy and have a difficult time with the fabrics I use, but it was a champ. The additional flat surface table is quite handy, and I am pleased that this came with a hard plastic cover that allows the machine to be carried easily.The decorative stitches are fun, but it did take a bit of time to tweak my sewing style to the computerized system. Each piece I make on it gets better and better.I do recommend this machine. it is certainly no Pfaff, but you can't even get one of those used for this price. Go for it.",3 "very good machine I bought the sewing machine for my girlfriend for Christmas. She has been using it non-stop sense then and loves it! It is very easy to use and it seems to be well made. I think it is the best bang for your buck. It comes with just about everything you can think of except for thread.",4 "Good machine for the money I bought this machine to get me started on quilting, and made the decision to buy based on the features like the quilt table, walking foot and pre-programmed quilting stitches.So far, I am very pleased with the machine's performance. The stitches are neat and even, and once tension is adjusted there is no need to fiddle with it. The walking foot moves the three layers of a quilt together without bunching or snagging. The quilt table is easy to set up, and I leave it on most of the time while I am sewing to provide a larger work area. On the piecing stitch settings, the machine sews a very precise 1/4"" seam so long as the edge of the fabric is lined up against the outside of the presser foot. The presser feet are very easy to change, and the machine is easy to thread and to wind bobbins. According to the manufacturer, the machine does not need oiling, so there is none of that mess to deal with, and so normal maintenance is just keeping the work area and bobbin case lint-free.That said, there are some things that need improving - the needle threader is fiddly and rarely works right. It would probably be completely unnecessary if the task lighting on the machine were better. The folding legs on the quilt table tend to slip and try to fold up again, and I find myself having to periodically fold them back out. The tool storage area on the front of the machine is not big enough to hold all of the accessories and the walking foot.",3 "Excellent Machine I remember a few years ago buying a cheap, stripped-down Singer for about this price. It had no extra features and I never liked using it. For the past year I've just been sewing everything by hand, which can get pretty tedious. I finally decided I needed a better machine. I was very hesitant about buying a cheap one because of my experience with the Singer, but I saw all the good reviews so I bought this one. What a wonderful machine! Now I'm not afraid to sew buttons anymore!! :D I am really enjoying this--have yet to try the fancy stitches, but the buttonhole stitch alone is worth the price!The only problem I have is using the automatic threader. I am going to play around with it some more, but reading the instructions hasn't helped me get this feature to work correctly. The only reason I'm giving this four stars instead of five. If I get it to work, I'll feel bad about the four stars, but it is kind of hard to figure out.",3 "Good little machine! I bought this machine after a 30 year hiatus from sewing.I decided I wanted to learn to make quilts, and my old Singer's issues were beyond my level of technical savvy. So a new machine was in order.After pouring over Amazon reviews, I chose this as it seemed least problematic and most user friendly.So far, I'm not disappointed.The Owners Manual assumes everyone's an idiot, which I for one appreciate. Spells everything out to me as if I were a 5 year old, in pictures and simple language. I know these basics, like bobbin winding, machine threading, stitch selection, tension, and basic operation of the machine will become second nature as I perform the tasks more frequently, but to start after all these years, such a primer is a blessing.I also love that there's an wide extension arm piece to make quilting easier, as well as a little vinyl (or some other kind of plastic,) pouch filled with notions like empty bobbins, seam ripper and assorted other goodies. Also comes with a ""case"" which is a plastic cover that slips over the top of the machine... seemed a little cheesy at first, but is really sufficient.Things sort of weird to me, a person who hasn't used a sewing machine in over 30 years? It's very lightweight, electronic/computerized, and a lot of plastic. Not the hefty metal Singer of my youth....but if that Singer was so great, I wouldn't have needed a new machine. Possibly noteworthy is that I looked first to buy a Singer, but found there is so much disappointment in that brand lately, that I opened my search to all brands. So many were happy with this model Brother that I took the leap. No regrets.Because it was Amazon Prime, it came in no time at all, with no shipping charge to me. Survived the trip just fine, packaging sufficient.Why not five stars?Because it's still so new to me.If I were to rate today, without wondering what deficiencies I might note as my skill level and sophistication increases, I would give it FIVE STARS. No complaints whatsoever.But stay tuned, and happy sewing :)",3 "Brother CS 6000i sewing machine - worst fault I've had this machine more than 3 years now, and I'm telling you,I want to buy another machine, but am afraid to buy another Brother.The thread bunches up at the least inoportune times. It has a very hard time pulling fabric, especially,but not only, at the start. It's like the feeder mechanism is madetoo low in the machine, and can't get hold of the fabric. I do alot of pulling, trying to get the material going and staying goingunder the presser foot. It's a royal pain, I'm telling you, and I havesewn for many, many years. I've never had a machine that I had tocoax to work like this one. It breaks needles. When winding abobbin, if you don't hold something under the thread, it ends up beingwrapped around the bottom of the spindle, instead of on the bobbin itself.I get so mad when I have to unwind and unwind and unwind thread off thewinding spindle, when I forget to put a small pair of scissors, or ametal measurer under the thread, so it doesn't get wound around thewrong thing. These are just SOME of the aggravations of this machine.I would NOT recommend it to anyone, especially to a beginner, whodoesn't know how to deal with an unruly sewing machine. You'd thinkBrother would have worked out all these problems by now, but NO.This machine will drive you nuts !!",1 "WARNING!!! NOT GOOD FOR HEAVY FABRICS!! I bought this machine to replace a much heavier and larger machine that I gave away as I no longer have the space for it.This is an ok machine for the price. BUT!, if you are like me and a frequent use for your machine is hemming jeans then this is NOT a good choice. Even on light denims it chokes, badly.Even with a fresh, specifically denim needle, the right thread, etc. etc., it just jams almost every time. It simply does not have the force to go through layers of heavy fabric.If you are only doing light weight fabrics this machine does a lot for the price. For heavy, you simply need a much heavier machine.",2 "It Saves a few bucks. My wife has sewed a bunch of stuff with it and has no complaints at all. Hemming clothing and making curtains is it's primary use. If she had a problem I would be hearing about it.",4 "Great teaching machine The Brother CS6000i seems to do all that is promised. I found it easy to thread, change stitches, manual easy to follow and it sews great stitches. The best feature for me is the speed control. My 7 year old granddaughter made a skirt, her first, using this Brother. We slowed the speed and she was able to keep her seams straight. I also like the straight/zigzag foot. The clear plastic in the front of the foot keeps little fingers away from the needle. I am hopeful this will be a great learning machine, that will stand up to lots of beginners and provide hours of fun without the frustrations of dealing with a temperamental and cranky machine.",4 "The BEST This sewing machine has been great to me. As a relative beginner, it's important to be set up with the right machine. I started on a Singer from the 1960s that I've labeled ""The Death Machine."" It was too fast, there was little control, and it was just weird to thread. Oh, and it shoots sparks. So I moved on to a newer Singer, that I purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics. Piece of junk, I ran it for fewer than two hours total before giving up on it and giving it away to a friend (the warranty was just a mess). I then switched to an elderly Necchi, which was nice, but I was unable to buy replacement parts and I knew that machine was only a temporary fix, so I started looking for a new machine.Amazon, not shockingly, always offers up good prices on these things, so I started checking out some reviews. I was considering a Janome for a time, but eventually settled on this Brother. I was suspicious at first because the price was similar to the Singer that had quit on me.When I received it, I found myself hesitant to unbox it. I was afraid it would die on me. But it hasn't, it's been wonderful and has stood up to every challenge I've offered it. The instruction manual is very clear, with wonderful diagrams for describing how to do things. The bobbins wind PERFECTLY evenly (this is different from some other machines I've used, it excited me so much that I spent about an hour JUST winding bobbins), and everything runs very smoothly. My only complaint is that the spool pin isn't always tall enough for the spools I'm using.So far, I've made a meditation cushion, I've mended a shirt for my father, and I've made several dresses, with numerous other projects lined up. I expect I'll be with this machine for quite a while. If Brother's quality is always this good, they've got a new, very loyal, customer.",4 "Not for the frequent sewer Regarding the Brother CS6000i sewing machine - I purchased this sewing machine because it was described as a ""workhorse"" along with other flattering comments. While I cannot say anything truly negative about the machine, I will say that the term ""workhorse"" is misleading. An authorized Brother dealer told me that this machine is for the occasional sewer, to be used a few times a year. I do not sew fancy, complicated, or heavy-duty, but I do sew frequently, as in several times a week. The machine locked up on me after only 6 months of use, and, although the service is under warranty, I still had to drive about an hour from home to drop it off and will drive another hour to pick it up. I have now purchased a heavier duty machine and hope to have better luck.",2 "AMAZING! :) I was a little hesitant buying this sewing machine at first, because I heard it does not sew heavy fabrics well, and I really needed a machine that can sew up denim pretty efficiently. However, I had little to no trouble with sewing my denim, so I sighed in relief. Threading is so easy, and the machine itself is very lightweight and portable, which is just what I needed because I am a fashion design major who lives off-campus! I wish it came with more presser foots so that I don't have to buy those that are not with the machine (like the concealed zipper foot, gathering foot, etc.).But nevertheless, it was such a great buy. Totally recommend it for beginners. You're going to love it. Totally worth the money.",3 "works great, easy to use This thing is awesome. It works great and is easy to use. Brother makes great stuff and I'm happy I bought it.",4 "Brother CS6000i - Good Value I wanted to update to an electronic machine, my previous machine was 25+ years old. This was an excellent choice. Has all the options I need, plus!!! Easy to use right out of the box, smooth stitching on all the fabrics I have used it with. Threading and bobbins are a snap! Buttonholes are a dream to do now! I used to dread them!!! I would recommend this to beginners and experienced sewers as well.",4 "You get what you pay for I really wish I had listened to the bad reviews and not bought this machine but the price was too good. I've had nothing but trouble with this machine from the start. The bobbins are constantly getting tangled and I've had to fix the bobbin case numerous times. The thread tension doesn't work correctly and the stitches are uneven. I really really wanted to like this machine, but it just makes sewing anything a headache.",0 "Great sewing machine, very easy to use Easy to set up and very easy to use. A very reasonable price. I am learning to sew and it is suiting me very well. Highly recommended",4 "Great Product for the price Machine has a lot of features for the price. Virtually everything you need to quilt/sew is included. Great machine for the beginner or seasoned vet. Very easy to use.",4 "So Easy I'm 26, and the last time I even tried to sew anything was 8th grade Home Ec. When I read the reviews for this sewing machine, I crossed my fingers that I'd be able to figure it out.I did. It was quite easy in fact, and though there were points that I had to read the directions several times to understand, I was able to understand.Unfortunately, due to some personal financial issues, I had to return the machine only a few days after receiving it. I know that when I have the money, I'll definitely be repurchasing this machine. It was actually fun.The instructions were clear, the machine was lightweight, yet still stable, and it was easy enough for my sewing-ignorant self to figure out. I can't wait to get my hands on one again.",4 "Awesome Sewing Machine I love this sewing machine. It arrived in a timely manner after I ordered it and it is so easy to operate.",4 "Just what I wanted I ordered this on Wednesday and it arrived on Friday!!! What a pleasant surprise. It is everything I asked for. Reasonably priced,drop in bobbin, so lightweight I am shocked, easy to learn to use...all a simple quilter needs for an affordable price. That's enought to make my day and I am sure many quilts to come.",4 "Great for Beginners! Easy to Follow Directions This machine was well worth all the research and time I put into it. I am a beginner sewer and always wanted to learn. I pulled it out of the package and read the directions and everthing I have tried has been great. My daughters love all that I am making on it. It already came with a case so transport is great!",3 "Not quiet perfect I'm an experienced sewer on a very,very old Singer(1964). But I found the instructions for the Brother a little unclear, but not impossible to follow. But the machine is definitely more complex than the old machanical sewing machines and definitely not as sturdy. And thread quality and needle size are very important. But it appears to be able to do more complex sewing more easily than on the old non-electronic models. Look forward to trying more sewing again. And I really appreciate the lightness though it will mean not as durable. (But I don't need this machine to last 40 years.)The machine arrived quickly and in perfect condition.",3 "Great Machine! Does exactly what I need it to and then some. I purchased the machine because it had great ratings. The machine came with an adequate amount of accessories. The machine is very easy to use and does exactly what I need it to. The machine is easy to trouble shoot when it gets stuck. The # of stitches that are possible is quit impressive. The machine was a bargain. I would definitely recommend this machine for anyone doing quick and simple DIY sewing projects. I will add more comments as I continue to explore the machine's possibilities.",4 "Excelent Excelent product. It arrives on time and I get a great price. I think is an excelent purchese and a very nice and neat sewing machine.",4 "FANTASTIC machine for a semi-novice who'd used an old machine I'm a purely novice sewer who's short so who needs to hem almost every trouser or pant that I buy, and aside from that - and making some basic 36"" round dog beds - hasn't done much sewing. For many years, used a 1960s basic Singer inherited from an aunt. Would just (painstakingly) hand-finish any trouser hem. And would put up with the old Singer's tendency to cram and jam when crossing a double seam.Call me nave and stupid (coming from a 1960s machine), but this machine is MIRACULOUS. I wish there were 6 stars available. My favorite aspect is the needle-threader - What a joy! Second favorite aspect is the Speed selection - you can make it go soooooo slow, which is super-helpful if you are working a short piece of fabric or a stretchy fabric. There are many other Favorite aspects too - like the bobbin threader, etc.The best thing about this machine? The Owner's Manual -- It's terrific! It tells someone as novice as me how to set up & run the machine, then continues to explain some sewing basics.",4 "This Senior can now sew the fancy stitches! I like this machine a whole lot! It took me a little time to get the tension right. I had to do a second bobbin. Guess I didn't get it right the first time. But now it is purring like a kitty and sewing like a dream. I love the automatic features. Just made some napkins and sewed # 57 around the center panel. So pretty! Think this will be a great little machine.",3 "excellent sewing machine Excellent sewing machine. Easy to use - I'm in my 60's. I intend to teach my 10 yr old granddaughter how to sew. Perfect for both of us.",4 "Everything I wanted The perfect machine for all sewers. I am an advanced sewer, and already have an embroidery machine, so wanted a machine that would handle everything else. This is the one. The buttonholer is perfect and it sews like a dream. It has just the right amount of computerized decorative stitching. Easy to thread both needle and bobbin and it is so lightweight I can take it anywhere be it room to room or traveling. Couldn't ask for a better machine. I have had many machines during my lifetime and this one far exceeds all others.",4 "Sewing machine I've never had much experience sewing so this was my first new sewing machine and I really like it. I've been making fancy breast collars for Miniature Horses and people love them. Couldn't have done it without the machine. I can't seem to master the self threader so I just thread by hand, but otherwise I really like the machine.",4 "Brother CS6000i It is very nice - works beautifully, lots of fancy stitches, and very easy to use. I especially like the fact that it plants the needle in the fabric automatically when you take your foot of the pedal.",4 "Wife loves it This sewing machine was for my wife, she loves it. Says it sews so nicely and has different speed settings which she needs because she tends to be lead footed.",4 "Great lightweight sewing machine I bought this for my wife for Christmas. She likes it. Her old one that she has had for 30+ years finally broke and this is a great upgrade from that.",4 "Great Machine if only it would sew.... Ordered just before Christmas, but did not use until Feb to convert a pair of pants to shorts. No problems, was impressed with the needle threading option and being able to sew without a pedal.In April I decided to make a small 42x42 chenille quilt which uses a thickness of 1 cotton and 3 layers of flannel fabric. I finished about 1/8 of the project and the machine started making a clunking noise. I called Brother and they listened to the noise over the phone. They advised to keep using it and that 'sewing machines make noise' I advised it sounded like the gears were missing but I took their advice, the machine quit completely shortly after. Brothers advice then was to go to the nearest repair center which was about an hour away. I was not able to achieve this until Jul 7. Two weeks later I rec'd a call they had ordered parts and it would take 2 weeks. The beginning of Aug I rec'd another call a part was on back order, it would take another few weeks but they would call me. Sept 16 I was going to be in the area so I called them and miraculously it was ready and 'they were just about to call' From their work order it shows the machine was ready on the 8th, 2 months total in the shop. 2 weeks later I had an opportunity to work on my project. I sewed only 2 seams and the machine failed again. This was after they had replaced the motor, shaft and timing belt. The repair center refused to accept the machine, stating they had lost money and they felt the machine un-repairable. They called Brother who advised them to tell me to call for an RA to have the machine replaced. I called and they authorized a 'repair authorization' and I had to pay the shipping to return the un-fixable machine. The also said they would be repairing the machine not replacing as that is their policy. They did advise the turnaround time once in their hands was 8-10 days depending on the repair of course. So long story short, I think UPS dropped the machine or it is just a lemon and I wasted a lot of time and a bit of money for not much sewing. I had to call Brother as the RA did not arrive in my mailbox as they mis-typed my email. Long story short if the machine worked longer than an hour it would be a great machine with excellent accessories. Brother is not a responsive company and I have now ordered a Juki.. hopefully the Japanese have a more solid product.",1 "Fantastic I've had my machine for several months now and have absolutely LOVE it! I love that, despite the low price, it comes with so many feet as well as a hard travel case. It's easy enough for a beginner to use, but the huge stitch selection means it'd be good for an experienced sewist, too. So far I've sewn with cotton, linen, and denim and I haven't had any trouble at all with thread tension, needle threading, or any other common sewing machine issues. Overall, I'm really happy with my machine. It's a lot easier to use than my mom's machine (fewer thread tension issues), which is a step or two down from this one.(FYI: I live in Australia and am using mine with a 120W 240 - 115V Isolated Stepdown Transformer I picked up at Jaycar for $99. Works like a charm and doesn't overheat the machine or make weird noises. :) This is a much better machine than any I could afford in Australia, even with the added cost of the transformer! My machine arrived in Sydney less than two weeks after ordering it. It was shipped in its original box and is very obviously a sewing machine, so you might want to make arrangements if you're not going to be at at home when it's delivered so it's not on your front verandah all day long.)Go for it! You'll love it.",4 "easy as one two three....utube before my new sewing machine arrive i looked on utube at all the videos on the brother cs6000i, so when it arrived i was ready.... buy was it easy nice tight stitches,everything was soooo easy auto threader,ect..by the way im a 48 year old straght male biker/hiker, so if i can do it (and like it....alot)anyone can, this machine ROCKS",4 "all plastic innards do not provide work horse capability; for plastic machine, it is a great value update: i sewed on this machine for 7 months. at the end of seven months, the plastic makings of this machine simply could not hold up to my intense sessions of doing fiber art on it. we had to switch to a machine with metal innards that was just stronger straight across the board. it is an industrial machine and it only straight stitches. i found out i do not need all these extras on a machine but instead need a workhorse of a machine which does straight stitching hour after hour, day after day, etc., and holds up to the hard use. that is not this machine. however, this is not the intended use of the machine so it may well be still 4.5 or 5 stars for someone who does not need a work horse machine. i did learn on sewing forums online that sewers who want workhorse machines in general do not buy plastic machines.my original review is below:there are over a thousand reviews on this product and the amazon consumer reviewers have given it a 4.5+ rating collectively. I cannot add much to what they have said. However, I have just resumed sewing after many years of not sewing. This machine made it just like getting back on a bike after years of not riding. I've only owned it a few months and have already turned out lots of projects. make sure you register on the Brother website as it has online virtually all of the info you might need to solve minor problems with it. i don't really use all of these special features as i do fiber art projects. the main thing i need day in and day out is straight stitching which just keeps going and going through many layers of fabric without breaking down. this machine does that. if you are a fiber artist, it should meet your needs.",3 "Pleasantly surprised I must say I was ready to dislike this machine. I was replacing the Singer machine I got for college graduation 46 years ago, a machine I once had 3 of when I was teaching quilting classes. I could wind bobbins and thread that machine with my eyes closed. I am still getting used to bobbin winding on this machine but threading is easy. I have not taken the time to learn how to use the needle threader but will play with it when I have more time. The presser foot changes are a bit wonky and I am still getting used to presser foot lift on the right instead of the back. My greatest surprise came from the perfect stitch from the get go. I was prepared for tension problems and as yet have had none. The feature that I am loving is the push button sewing. Always an even speed with no foot pedal...it's like ""look Ma, no foot!"" I have not tried any of the fancy stitches yet but intend to play with those in the future. My main reason for buying this machine was to do some free motion quilting which I will do soon. My first project on this machine is a sweet little doll quilt for my granddaughter who is turning 2...used the 1/4 inch guide foot and the walking foot and it turned out pretty stinking cute! The price on the machine was just right for a ""Medicare Moocher"" (had to get political there) and I would recommend it to anyone who cannot afford one of the current big names in free arm machines. I am very pleased with this purchase.",3 "Great Quality! Great Value! I have owned this sewing machine for about a year now. I am beyond happy with it. I am not a professional sewer, but not a complete amateur. I have made many things with it so far, and continue to be amazed at what you can do with it, and what it can handle.As the description mentions, it has 60 different stitches, all which you simply select, and sew! The accesssories included are awesome! I have not had to buy one thing (other than thread) inorder to opperate my machine. It includes several different feet, needles, bobbins, a seam ripper, quilting arm, even tools, everything you need to get started. You simply open the box, thread your bobbin and machine, and sew! I literally was off and running with it the first day. The little accessory bag included can be stored in the actual machine, for convenience. It has a detailed owners manuel, that shows you step by step how to use all the many features... and it has a quick guide as well, so if its been a while since your last use, in a glance you're ready to go.I typically only write reviews on an item that is truly wonderful, or truly awful, just so the next buyer is aware. This item is obviously one of the truly wonderful finds! I am so pleased with the price, the machine, all the extras, and the ease of use. I would and have recommended this machine to so many people.",4 "Great machine for the price!! I have only ever used borrowed, 30 yr old sewing machines, and after borrowing a terrible machine that chewed up all my new fabric I decided to purchase my own machine.I am so glad that I bought this one, it has a lot of great features, different feet included and working with automated options is so nice!It stitches smoothly, evenly and with such ease that I am thrilled! I have used it non-stop since I purchased it over a month ago, and I have completed about 10 different projects, ranging from re-covering an old glider chair to appliqué and quilting. Everything has worked beautifully. The only problems I ever have: occassionally the thread falls out of the top hook and flops down, changing the tension and making a mess of stitches under the fabric, but if you keep an eye out for the problem you can catch it in time and simply re-hook the thread back up and continue sewing. I had the occassional problem with tension with one type of fabric, but haven't had any issues since (might have been a user error).It is simple to use, learn on, and change the feet out and bobbin. I love this machine, it sews beautifully!",4 "Incredible machine. Love. This sewing machine exceeds my expectations. I read reviews saying that it doesn't handle heavy fabrics well. My first project was to reupholster my outdoor patio set, which meant using heavy treated thread, and going through as many as six layers of heavy canvas fabric. I had to go slowly at the thickest parts, but the machine was a champ. No needles broke and the tension was miraculously fine, without adjusting it at all. I LOVE this machine, and can't wait to see what else I can create with it.",4 "Great for a beginner like me! OK, let me first say that this is my first sewing machine. I decided on this one after a lot of research, and WOW am I happy.I read all of the reviews on Amazon before I purchased it so I was aware of the jamming issues some users have experienced. I too had a jamming problem- several test stitches went fine, even fancy ones with the N foot. When I switched back to the J foot, all of the sudden the machine jammed and I was getting E6 errors. I reset the bobbin to make sure it was wound the right direction. Everything looked OK. I tried again. and again, and again, until FINALLY I noticed that it wasn't the bobbin at all! The threading through the free arm had come off completely, and I needed to rethread the top. The second I started sewing again everything looked and felt right, and I was back on track.Things I love about this machine: It's lightweight and quiet, the controls are easy to use and read, and I like the little sticker reminders for proper threading. I like that it comes with a big table for larger projects, and I really like that there's a super bright LED lighting up the work area. Oh, also, I like the ""speed limiter"" function. There's a slider that sets the ""top speed"" for the machine so if you have a lead foot you don't accidentally go too fast and mess up your project.I started using it yesterday, and other than being surprised about the top thread coming off at all, As a brand new sewing enthusiast, I'm very impressed and pleased. I was up and running a few minutes after getting it out of the box. I'm so excited to start on all of my projects!",4 "Works well until you need to clean it. I've had this machine for about 2 years now and absolutely LOVED IT... however every time I need to remove the needle plate to clean underneath it, get a tangled thread out, etc. it frustrates me to no end! The screws are in exactly the right spot that the screwdriver (that comes with the machine) will not fit up under the arm to get to the screws. I have tried every angle to no avail. I don't remember how I did it last time (because I have been able to take it off before to clean it), all I remember is that it was very frustrating. And today I needed to remove it so that I could untangle the thread and I can't for the life of me figure out how I did it last time. So anyway, I gave this machine 3 stars because it really is an excellent basic machine when you are actually using it and it does all the basic stitches plus a few cute/useful extras but cleaning it is a total hassle.",2 "Good machine when it's working... I sew quite a lot, at least three times a week and have had this machine for four years. At first I was in love with it, the features were great and all the stitches were wonderful. However it didn't take long before it started acting up and now it seems to break on me every 3-5 months. It may just be that this machine is not made for such frequent usage, however my most recent (and most expensive) problem that I have run into with this machine is that the whole feed dog component collapsed into the machine. It would have been cheaper to buy a whole new machine than to keep forking over $50 here and there to maintain this one. If your looking for an inexpensive machine for beginners than this is a good choice, you pretty much get what you pay for so if you are a frequent sewer than I would recommend forking over a little extra cash and getting a more durable machine.",1 "Nice machine Overall it's a nice machine, I was a bit dissapointed with the automatic needle threader, the ledge/contraption that has to be pushed down in order to thread the needle seems flimsy and fragile. All in all I like it so far.",2 "Some issues. I have done a few projects on my new machine. For the most part, it has been really good, nice and easy. I really enjoy not having to use the foot pedal. My last project was not so good. My top thread kept breaking. At first I thought it was a chip in my plate, but that is not the case. I have yet to bring it back out and explore it further. Hopefully it is just my needle or something very fixable, and not a permanent malfunction.",2 "great! This machine works great! I was very excited when it arrived. I have been working on a McKenna Ryan applique quilt (difficult for me) for a while and broke my old singer trying to do free stitching when the machine wasnt designed for it. this one works really well! also the light is a nice blueish light that is really easy to look at and not blinding. Machine sounds very happy when you turn it on! Im not sure if i will be able to do the top stitching on the quilt with this machine, there may not be enough space for the quilt on the inside of the machine. but it came with the free motion quilting foot and the walking foot, both of which have been very helpfull, and the zipper foot is really easy to use!",4 "Up and running! For a novice sewer facing (with fear and trembling) the prospect of trying out a new machine, this was the right choice! Easy to use, easy to understand directions, buttons where you want them and expect them to be...this is a good, solid machine that may be the one that gets me and keeps me sewing!",3 "great machine Nice sewing machine - looked at many very expensive machines - this has a lot of functions that can be used to quilt. Machine runs smoothly - have still not used many of the stitches it offers.",4 "I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!! I'm 25 years old. I having been sewing since I was a kid. My first machine was a viking that belonged to my great-grandmother and I loved that machine however, it came to the point where it was too old and had too many problems to merit fixing the machine. So I have been without for a few years. I decided recently to get back into sewing and shopped around for a machine and I found this one. It is a great machine!! I LOVE IT!!! It is soooooo easy to use. i was able to re-teach myself sewing very quickly. So whether you are a first timer, or an experienced sewer this machine is great because it is easy to use but also does everything you could want it to, and is very affordable!!! It is a way better machine that those comparable in price (such as the singer of the same price which I have heard is terrible). I don't know what else to say except this is a great machine and I am happy I bought it.",4 "Absolutely Amazing! I can't believe how nice it is to use a real sewing machine. How frustrating it was to have a machine that was more work to keep going than it was worth. This is like a Cadillac to me, runs like a dream!",4 "Awesome. Followed the instructions and it worked very well. Easy to use. I like the simplicity of the changing of the feet and spooling the thread and the guide for the different stitches on the side.",4 "For the beginner or more advanced sewer After having a Singer machine for years, I did a lot of research and ended up with this Brother model. I am very happy with the machine. I am an advanced beginner and find this extremely easy to operate. I appreciate the lighter weight of the machine which facilitates set up. Once it is ready to go, though, the machine stays in place and sews like a dream. There are three speed settings which I have found to be most useful. I haven't yet explored all of the stitch options, but changing the foot to accommodate them is an easy process. My only criticism concerns the illustrations provided to show you how to set up the machine. I still can't figure out the self-threading option. The machine comes with a hard shell carrying case. All accessories are stored conveniently on the machine. A very good value for the money.",4 "More Sew for Your Buck! Remember those one stitch sewing machines handed down to you by two generations of mothers that weighed 500 pounds and had their own gravitation pull? This is not that machine. Lightweight, lots of extras, lots of stitches and a handy book of 'how to's' are among the things included. A really well put together package for the beginner or seasoned veteran. And you cannot beat the price! Love it!!!",4 "Great machine for a beginner! Tis machine is so easy to use and has great features for someone like me who is just getting back into sewing. Good price.",4 "Love it This machine is so easy to use and offers so much functionality i could not believe it when i started playing with it. It is great. Last time i have used a machine, i was 14 years old, now many years later i was somewhat intimidated to try (i was not that great to begin with and machine i used back then was a very old singer with a mechanical pedal and other unwieldy features) when i finally dared to try this Brother i was up and running in 15 minutes (most of the time spent reading through the manual).Easy, smooth, functional, price is awesome too.Love it.If there would be one thing i could change it would be the case. It is just a drop over cover, it does not really lock in place or covers the machine too well, there are open areas through which dust and such can get in, but it does the job of protecting the machine from nudges and prods. i would have preferred a case that was lockable and covered the machine entirely.Machine itself is beyond reproach for an amateur user like me.",4 "Brother CS6000i For the price it is very good quality. Brother sewing machine have always been one of my favorite brands. Good purchase.",4 "Good deal This sewing machine was a gift for my son and daughter-in-law. They love it and have put it to use already.",4 "Love this machine I am a novice sewer and finally killed my first 80 dollar singer. I wanted a middle of the road quality replacement. This one has been a fabulous machine, sews quickly and efficiently, come with tons of extras, most of which I haven't even tried yet. The automatic threader is more work than it's worth I think but perhaps it will become easier as I learn the machine for now it's easier just to thread the machine without it. So far so good.",4 "Perfect for me! In my opinion, this is the perfect sewing machine for a beginner sewer. I had very little experience with a machine, but, this has given me the confidence I needed. The "how to" manual is easy to understand. Highly recommend!",4 "Sewing machine I got the Brother CS6000i Advance sewing machine for my mother who has Macular Degeneration because it has several features that help make sewing easier for her (self threading needle feature is the best).",4 "Great and Portable I bought this for my girlfriend and she loves it, even though her father also accidentally bought her a project runway edition sewing machine at the exact same time. She prefers this model because it is light, portable, it always works and it seems at local shops around here the parts are more readily available. You can't go wrong with this entry level sewing machine form Brother!",4 "Love it! I've never owned a sewing machine, and haven't used one since Home Ec class when I was 14. I was able to use the instruction manual to learn to set it up and started sewing right away! I learned from reading reviews to use good thread, and haven't had any problems. I highly recommend this machine!",4 "great sewing machine I bought this machine be cause I wanted a machine that does the fancy stitches. It is great for beginners .",4 "Love it I just started sewing again and am very happy with this machine. It has a lot of features, but is still very easy to use.",4 "sewing machine met and exceeded my expectations for ease of use product is lightweight and the features are more than adequate for any needs we will have",4 "No pedal needed! I love it because I don't need to use the pedal. The front panel has buttons for forward, backwards and up/down needle function. You can use the pedal which is included. Also came with a large platform for quilting or large project needs. Super easy to use, instructions with pictures and you will be sewing in no time.",4 "Wonderful Produt! I bought this product in 2010 as my first sewing machine since I was a small girl. I purchased this machine because it came with the protective case, and has the 60-Stich Arm at a great price. It was a great machine, and lived up to all the promises in the advert. However, when I moved across the country in 2012 something happened. There is a possibility that it’s the shippers fault, so take it with a grain of salt, but suddenly all the internal mechanisms started to break! There was no outward damage to the box or the machine when I collected it at my destination. At one point a quilt I was working on was sucked into the machine, and effectively tearing a huge hole right in the middle of my topper, which was my only indication that there was something wrong. There was no error code, or any sort of warning, so the machine wasn’t able to catch the potential error as it can/had in other programming instances.The reason I gave it this rating is because it’s MORE EXPENSIVE to repair this machine than to purchase a new one. I had this itemed shipped and packed professionally separate from other items during my move. I am of the opinion that the machine works great, it’s just not built to sustain ANY rough handling. If you have little ones, or even pets, watch that they don’t knock it off the table, otherwise you might be out of a machine and a bit of money. Otherwise, I made all our Halloween costumes, Christmas gifts, and a good number of quilts with no problems, that is until there was one.",3 "So easy to set up This machine was a replacement for an older machine and am so glad I purchased it! It set up very easy and having the different speeds and stiches has made sewing a real pleasure!",4 "I love it and the price was great. You can't beat the price. This is my first machine and I think it's perfect for a beginner. I've bought a couple additional presser feet, but besides that it came with everything I needed to get started.",4 "use it all the time I use this all the time. Kind of lightweight though compared to my old one but I got used to it. The auto needle threading is great. Don't really like having to reset the stitch each time I turn it on though. I wish there was a way it would stay on what I selected, but can't figure how to do that. But overall good sewing machine.",3 "Great machine Fantastic Machine for the price. I have made dozen's of garments and have had no problems. The only other machine I ever used was my grandmother's Singer from 1959. I learned to sew on that machine probably 50 years ago. I wanted nothing to do with sewing until I inherited that same Singer a few years ago. I soon purchased the Brother and have been designing my own clothing ever since. This is a workhorse",4 "Sewing Machine I recieved this sewing machine just a few days after ordering it. I have purchased brother machines in the past and have been very pleased with this one as well. This was a Christmas gift for my daughter who is a beginner. This brother machine is user friendly and was a good choice for her.",4 "mostly happy My 7 year old son asked Santa for a sewing machine this year and Santa brought us this one to share. He hasn't tryed threading it yet, but he feels really at ease using it. What is a real plus is that you can set the speed from very slow to very fast and when you use the foot pedal that is the speed it goes. He doesn't have to worry about how much he is pressing the foot pedal. The only down side to this is its' cover. It is not a fully enclosed top. Dust can get in and it doesn't lock shut. I wish it fully enclosed and attached in some way. Other than that we are really happy. My son is enjoying the creative freedom.",3 "Brother CS6000I bought at Amazon I've been making quilts since I got this machine about a month ago. The only thing I've had to do is put in a heavier needle when quilting the sandwich. I just love the different design products it can be. The throat could have been a little bigger, just I decided that the queen size quilts will be done at a quilt center. It works great with the smaller sizes from double and smaller.Was quick shipping and will buy from again.",4 "A good utility machine My sewing machine finally died after many years and I just wanted a basic machine that would be easy to use and wasn't too expensive. After going to Amazon and reading reviews I settled on this machine and am happy with it. I like the self threading needle, although at times it gets a little ""stuck""! Otherwise I like the quiet stitching and the chance to go at different speeds. It was pretty user friendly to adapt to if you are used to a sewing machine.",3 "Good machine I ordered this machine for myself for Christmas. So far I am satisfied with it. I was surprised to find it's composition is mostly plastic. Of course my old machine was a workhorse made by Montgomery Ward over 30 years ago and was made like a Sherman Tank (and almost as heavy). The first thing I did was bend/break the needle when I attempted to make denim potholders out of used bluejeans. The triple layer of denim was too much for it and as it jammed, I got an error code which locked up the machine. You need to turn it off, then restart it in order to unlock the computer mechanism. I will keep my old ""workhorse"" for thick materials from now on. I am a little apprehensive of the plastic take up lever. Not sure how long this will hold up to normal use. I don't believe it was originally priced at $449.00 as was advertized, however that being said it is worth the $169.00 that I paid for it. I think it is an easy to understand machine and a great supplemental machine for me as it has features similar to an upscale more costly unit. I was excited about the self threading needle feature, howerver I have tried numerous times to figure it out with no luck. Instead, I picked up a serger threader at my local fabric store since my arthritis and eyesight isn't was it used to be. Over all, it is a very good machine.",3 "For the low price, this is a great little machine! Trying to pick out a new sewing machine for Christmas, I told my husband I was going to spend between $300-$400 for a good machine with all the bells & whistles that I wanted. Then I found this machine! With all the great reviews and Amazon's return policy, I thought I could at least try it. I love it!",4 "Purchased for my wife The Brother CS6000I was purchased for my wife. She loves the machine. It is so light weight she can take it anywhere. I have asked her to finish the review.... This has been the best purchase for my new quilting hobby. This machine is comparable to my heavier machine which I love, too. I was suprised on all of the features it has compared to my other machine. The extended sewing surface is a real plus. The variable speed feature, 60 different stitches I have tried out are enough for me to use at a quilt day camp. It does not have the built in scissor function but for a lot less I can carry a pair around with me. I have even made a lap quilt on this machine. Three of my friends at the quilt guild have this same machine and just love it. I have now shown this to my friends at church and they are interested in purchasing this machine simply because of all the features and how light weight it is. I recommend this machine to everyone!",4 "Brother CS6000I sewing machine I purchased this machine for the 60 different stitches. This machine is an excellent buy for the price. I had no trouble operating it, I followed each step in the book. I would recommend this machine to someone who is looking for a nice machine without the big price.",3 "What a great sewing machine! This machine is amazing!! My husband bought this Brother machine for me for Mothers Day this year. Compared to my old machine this is a step up from the intro level machine I had been using for 6 years. As soon as the UPS man dropped it off, I had it out of the box and began reading the very informative Users manual. Let me tell you.....you get ALOT for your money. This machine come with every accesory you could ever possibly need. It comes with the hard case, needles, several different presser feet, several bobbins, seam ripper, tools for adjusting your machine, and a little bag to store everything in.But to top it all off, this machine sews very, very well. I like that it has both a foot pedal and finger controled option for sewing. This was something new for me, and I am in love with the button over the foot pedal.Don't let the price fool you. You will be very pleased with this machine.",4 "Love the light weight Brother Deluxe Electronic Sewing Machine - CS6000iI have really enjoyed using this machine. Easy to get started with clear directions and illustrations. It is very light weight, I easily can lift with one hand to take to my quilting class. I includes many extras like a case, flat surface attachment and several feet for which most machines charge extra. I like the needle threader,it runs smooth and the stitches are easy to change with the chart on the machine front.",4 "Great Machinge I originally ordered this machine because it was an excellent price but I would pay double that now! I had a husquavarna that was an basic older model and although it was old there was nothing wrong with it. This Brother is lightweight, is quiet and sews smoothly. I never would have thought that a new machine could improve my sewing but my husband can't believe the difference! I have used about four of the stitch options (had machine ~1 month) and am planning my next sewing project around my machine! I might even do some smocking...wow. Highly recommend this.",4 "Great Sewing Machine at a Great Price This is an excellent choice for the novice to mid-level user to make clothes or do most anything one needs from a fully loaded, computerized sewing machine. Bobbins are easily obtained (cheap), changing is a snap (even for me), and a fairly wide variety of stitch types available with all deftly performed with the feeder succinctly timed with the needle movements. Portable and easy to setup, the Brother CS6000I does more than an adequate job on clothing repairs, making clothes and curtains or even towels, and doing about whatever one requires from a good unit. Granted, its computer does not have 50TB, but its byte level is more than adequate for fine control touches in performing relatively difficult patterns such as button holes, insignias, names, artsy shirt sewing, doube-stictching, etc. I highly recommend this sewing machine for the person who has moderate requirements in clothing repairs/making and almost any other use. Moreover, it is a good system to train a youngster on. I'm a bachelor, so for me to be this glowing in my review says in itself there are well deserved praises to be had for the ""Bro' Sew"" (as I call it). In addition, it really looks nice and is more of an enhancement to the appearance of the bedroom opposed to being an eyesore. It does look good and functions even better.Daryl",4 "Great so far! This sewing machine is great! I haven't had much time to use it since I got it but what little sewing I have done has been a dream. My previous machine was a Singer Simple machine which was absolutely a piece of junk (reference the reviews of that one). It is extremely easy to use, switching from basic straight stitching to the specialty stitches only involves changing the presser foot and it is soooo quiet. I would recommend this to anyone who loves to sew!",4 "So Far So Good Haven't had my new sewing machine very long but so far I love it. It's easy to use, I love all the features and the quietness with which it operates. And the price was right.",4 "Great Value, Great Machine, Makes me look like a professional! I originally started with a Singer machine but that quickly broke down after only minimal use. I wanted a machine that I could rely for all of my sewing needs. After carefully reviewing other options I decided on the Brother CS6000I and have been extremely happy with that decision ever since. This machine is extremely user friendly and has been very easy to use even with complex patterns and projects. Throughout six months of heavy usage, I have yet to experience the tension issue mentioned by others but I have always used high quality needles and thread. The overcasting stitches when using the overcasting presser foot is extremely easy to accomplish! Overall, this very reliable machine is an incredible value for the very affordable purchase price. The selection of stitches offered by this machine is tremendous and I have used almost every one. The light weight, numerous useful attachments and extended sewing surface have made me extremely pleased with this purchase. I would definitely add another star to this review if I could.",4 "Super easy to learn to use! Love my new machine! Drop in Bobbin is awesome! Even stitching, great tension control. Decorative stitching very very easy to use! Great machine. Biggest complaint is it is so light weight that when quilting the machine moves around really easy, even tilts.",4 "Thump Thump Thump The price is good, yes, but be aware -- this machine is very finicky! It really only works well with light-duty fabrics, light-duty needle and high quality thread. If you try to sew denim or a doubled layer of fabric, it will struggle, sometimes bunch up with the thread breaking, and you'll get a loud Thump Thump Thump noise. Needles for heavier fabric seem to actually be hitting something inside. If you use cheap thread, it will constantly bunch up and break (but it seems like a lot of machines have this problem -- those cheap spools are so tempting, but I no longer succumb!). It is probably not worth taking to be fixed -- for the time being I'm just careful to use it the way it works best, but I am looking for a better machine....",2 "Great for handi-capped users I had trouble using my foot pedal on other machines due to Post-Polio. I love to sew and had to adjust using my foot pedal with my elbow for years. As time passed, this, too, became harder to do. When I saw this with the control for starting and stopping on the front panel of the machine with a push button, I thought this was a dream come true. I purchased the machine and it works wonderfully. I now can sew with just a push of a button. I also like the needle down or up button and the control panel is easy to read and set the stitches. It is lightweight and sews smoothly. I've had 3 other machines in all the years of sewing and this is the best yet! Oh, and I love the ease of winding the bobbin. And my girlfriend asked her parents to buy her one for Christmas. She is a para-plegic and so the start/stop button will enable her to sew again!",4 "Very happy I'm very happy w/ this machine. Has alot to offer for the price. Would definitely recommend for the average sewer. I make purses mostly and haven't had any issues sewing through faux leathers.",4 "At last! A machine that works ... I have been struggling with two old machines that constantly had to be in the repair shop, which is not close to my home. My good friend told me about this Brother 6000I that she had recently purchased on line. It is a thrill to sew, once again. I have been sewing off and on and since high school (I'm now almost 69), and finally, it's a pleasure to sew again. One of the best features is push-button sewing ... push a button to start, push the same button to stop. I never even plugged in the foot control. Now I can't wait to get to my sewing machine!",4 "Fantastic Machine.... I absolutely love this machine. I had gone into a store and had a demo for a Viking ($600). I fell inlove with it but couldn't justify the price as I am learning how to sew! This machine has just about all of the same features and options as that one. I love it. It comes with everything you could want and I love using the table arm that comes with it. Super easy to use and the instruction manual is great. It's been a perfect machine to learn on b/c it prevents beginner's mistakes but easily sews through multiple layers of fabrics, quality stitches, and more.It's lightweight and was easy to take to a class. I've made a ton of projects on it and just love it. You won't regret it!",4 "Easy! I like how light this machine is to lift. I can do it with one hand! I also like how very easy it is to use. The only thing I don't like is the automatic threading--I can't seem to get it to work. But, still a great little machine!",3 "Good bang for the buck I needed some stuff sewn by machine and having it done by someone else would be too expensive. I asked my wife and she told me that she didn't have the skill level required. So, I bought this machine, followed the directions in the printed manual and now I'm sewing all kinds of fabric together. (Some of it is even usable when I'm done.) For a first machine this is wonderful. It won't do thick multiple layers (I've done 4 layers of fleece, but it didn't like it.) and I wouldn't try leather unless it was really thin, but it will do the basics and then some.Cautions: Use good thread or you will have problems with your thread breaking or tangling on the bottom. Don't sew too fast for the fabric you are working on or your thread will break. (Fleece requires a medium speed at the most.) Don't try to start too close the the edge of your fabric or the feet won't feed. (At least with fleece.)Tip: When sewing fleece use masking tape to stabilize the fabric and keep it from stretching and bunching. Just don't sew through the tape; sew next to it. After testing several stitches I've been using the triple stitch (02) at the lowest settings for fleece with good results. (Yes, I've been sewing a lot of fleece. It's one of the major reasons I bought the machine.)",3 "Great little machine Purchased on recommendation of a friend who is a very experienced seamstress and I love it! So easy to use. Excellent manual.",4 "Awesome machine! Hands down beats my old singer. Love the bobbin threader. Easy to use.Great deal. Great machine. Comes with all necessary attachments.",4 "Great Machine This is a simple yet durable machine. I have had absolutely no problems at all with it. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to do small to medium projects.",4 "More than I expected for the price Since I was replacing a 30 year old machine, I was somewhat apprehensive about learning how to use a new machine, especially electronic but the instructions were fairly clear and easy to follow. Stitching was even and smooth, although I have only used the machine once.",3 "So far, so great! I just got this machine in the mail last week. So far I am very glad I purchased this machine, even though I was unsure about the machine's quality while researching what machine to buy (since this machine has mixed reviews). I usually do quilting projects, so this machine is perfect (it even comes with a quilt guide). The bobbin winder is very efficient and easy to use. The machine sounds great when sewing and comes with many accessories. The quality of the stitches are also very good, even when working with many layers of fabric and thick denim. This machine has everything I want, but at an extremely affordable price. I would definitely recommend it!",4 "Small yet mighty performance! This arrived in tact with all items wrapped securely. Read the manual and followed some tips. This product is durable and flexible with various stitches. Love that it fits snuggly in my closet for quick setup and removal. Have only had times of concern with the bobbin. Learning to use proper thread as the cheap stuff doesn't fair well. There are add on devices for quilting, the long table has saved me many a time when constructing pieces together. So far I am mediocre in my skills yet the results still amaze me! Just remember to clean it when needed and it will last longer. Would recommend for beginners and those needing a smaller machine for those quick projects! The price was also in my budget. It gets the task done and with raving results.",3 "love it Nice easy to use machine. Needle threader was a bonus. I wish the light was brighter but I just have another light nearby to supplement lighting. I enjoy being able to choose the speed of which to sew. Many stitches to choose from. All around great machine for the price.",4 "Great for rookie and pros! Perfect starting machine. No problems so far. I love all the different stitch types. Great price as well for a machine that does a little bit of everything.",4 "Great value, great machine for beginners AND seasoned pros If you're a beginner to sewing like me (as in, you haven't touched a sewing machine since that 7th grade home economics class), this is definitely the machine for you. I had this bad boy up and running within 30 minutes of opening the box. Comes with an easy to follow manual that quickly gets you winding your first bobbin (4 included with the machine, by the way), dropping it into place, threading the machine and needle, and off you go! I was intimidated about buying a machine for myself, but this machine is so easy to set up and get going. My mother, who has been sewing for 40+ years, is extremely impressed with it, enough to buy one soon to replace her aging Singer. And it was much more affordable than I had thought a capable machine like this would be. Love all the extras it comes with to get you started: 4 bobbins, 4 needles of various commonly used sizes, several extra feet including the overcast foot (which I needed), foot pedal (you can use this instead of the start/reverse buttons on the face of the machine), and more. Haven't used the extended table yet but looks handy. If you need a uncomplicated machine at an affordable price, this is the one for you. Have fun sewing!",4 "Fantastic!! This machine is easy to use - all computerized and very smooth. Bobbin very easy to wind and even easier to insert in machine. Lots of accessories",4 "gift This wa a gift for my daughter. She says it works very well. She said it does everything she wants to do.",3 "Love it This is by far the best sewing machine I have ever owned. My roomate and I purchased it together and we both love it.It sews thick and thin fabrics with equal ease. It is very fast and does not jamb or tangle very often.",4 "Brother, Oh Brother , I love it ! This is one of the best machines I've worked with by far. It's very easy to operate and has a lot of nice functions that make it easy to sew. The variety of stitches is quite nice, from plain and simple to more ornate and intricate. I would highly recommend this machine. Its a good starter machine as well as for those with more experience behind them.",4 "terrific little machine The only thing that I don't like is that the default needle position is off center. You need to go back to that every time you rethread or when you shut off the machine",3 "La mejor opcion, la mejor compra que usted puede hacer !!! Compré este producto par mi esposa, y ella esta maravillada con lo simpl, liviana, funcional y espectacular que es....sencillamente la mejor!!!",4 "GREAT MACHINE!!! I love this machine. My goodness for the price it works superb and so many options and accessories. I own a Bernina and it was expensive. I bought this to take with me when I travel and I love it. Works great, you really don't need any other!! I'm so glad I got it. Love it!!!!!",4 "Sewing great I love this machine. It's easy to use and I was able to sew something without knowing much in about an hour.",4 "Read reviews, purchased, and VERY PLEASED! So happy I came across this machine! I was trying to get a 34-yr old Kenmore repaired and no one could do it! So, I happened to look on Amazon and was shocked at how inexpensive some machines were! I received the machine last week and spent most of yesterday getting familiar with it! Sooooooo easy! I love it! Don't hesitate to get this one!",4 "great machine! I bought this for the theatre department for my daughters high school. I wanted something that was easy to use and yet a little more than just ""basic"". This machine is great! I got to use it for the weekend and I want to get one for myself. Changing the stitches is so easy and is sews very smooth. Love that you can control speed 3 ways, and easy to thread also. Kids at school were able to sit right down and sew. Vig plus is the extra height on the foot if you are using thicker fabric, or multi layers, which they do with costumes. Great machine for the money!",4 "Good lightweight sewing machine I used a borrowed Brother CS6000i at a guild quilting workshop and I loved it. I have a back problem and thus can't lift my own home sewing machine. So I was delighted that this lightweight machine has so many features (needle down, speed control, many stitches, etc.). I especially liked the sliding speed control that I could use without using a foot pedal. I used it when doing a blanket stitch at the class and both the blanket stitch and the speed control really worked well in creating the look I wanted on the block I was creating. I decided as a result of the experience I had with the CS6000i, that I would buy one. I was delighted with the quickness with which my order was sent. The CS6000i arrived in excellent condition. I tried it out and everything worked well, including the speed control and the blanket stitch. If I had only one machine I could have, this would be it.",3 "Nice..... I have been sewing for over 40 years, and I really do like this sewing machine! Eventhough it is lightweight (which I have had to get used to), I love the professional finish it gives my projects. For the price, I just can't imagine why I would need anything else!",4 "Great so far! I purchased the Brother 60 Stitch Computerized Free Arm Sewing Machine just recently and have used it dozens of time already (from curtains to shirts). It works beautifully. I searched for quite a while before picking this one. I didn't really want to spend too much money but was willing to if I had to. It looks as if I was right with this choice This machine is perfect for my needs. It's light, easy to use, consistent, and reliable (according to all sorts of ratings). I definitely would recommend it.",4 "Sooo Great!! I did a lot of research before buying a new replacement for my beloved Janome. I read a lot of reviews on this machine and could not find a better deal for the features and extras. My dream machine would be a bernina and I thought I would have to wait years and years before I could get a sewing machine even close to it. But I did not wait long at all!!! This little machine is so easy to use I'm teaching my 5 and 6 year old girls how to quilt on it!! They love pushing the buttons for different stitches and they love that they don't have to stretch to reach a foot petal!! I really think they have practiced enough now on it to start piecing their very own quilt! We are so excited! This is a great machine. Like others have stated, the light on it is regretably not nearly bright enough. But most people have lamps in the sewing room anyway. It also takes a different bobbin than what I have, but they are cheap so it's not a big deal. I have had this machine for 2 or 3 days now and so far so good!! It also came rather quickly!! I ordered it monday morning and it was here after lunch on tuesday!! Plus, FREE shipping!! Anyway, I think this is a great machine for beginners or intermediate sewers/quilters. And Amazon has it for the best price!!",4 "For the novice (and experienced) this is a GREAT machine I have never ever tried to sew anything and decided at 69 years of age that I wanted to make a quilt for my daughter. I never took sewing and never touched a sewing machine before now! I enrolled in a beginners quilting class decided on this machine thanks to reviews. I watched You Tube videos to learn how to thread a bobbin and the needle. This machine comes with an automatic threader but I have carpal tunnel and could not feel the thread to use it...seems like it will be wonderful once I have surgery.I have completed my quilt ( my seem ripper is my new best friend)...it may not be perfect but it is quite an accomplishment. I owe it all to this machine...it is truly a gift to the ""village idiot"" in a quilting class. The machine is trustworthy and simple and DEPENDABLE. It is lightweight and you can easily navigate any problems with the instruction booklet.I will never be an accomplished sewer but I cannot imagine a better machine for me!",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine After reviewing many home sewing machine articles, I finally chose the Brother CS600i. Some of the reviews suggested difficulties with the automatic needle threader and/ or the bobbin tension settings. It is true that you have to look very carefully at the final thread retaining bail just above the needle to see which side to hook the thread on, but I finally got it figured out. The automatic needle threader is a bit tricky, but when I saw that the thread must be pulled up rather than down to catch onto the tiny hook,, bingo!The machine has the ability to automatically set the recommended stitch length and width dimensions and to tell you what foot to put on it. Unfortunately I had to use a small flash light to see the numbers and letters on the small screen. No big deal.So far the bobbin and thread tensions have not been a problem. What was confusing was the direction to "baste"titch without telling me how to do that. I found a clue in the frequently asked question in the Brother web site. All you do is set the tension wheel to 3 and the stitch length to 4. Again, Bingo!The machine has a narrower throat that my Viking, but this can be worked around with a bit of innovating.All-in-all I have have a lot of enjoyment just trying out all of the stitches described in the very complete instruction manual.Nice work, Brother..",4 "I love this machine! This is the first time I've been able to use this machine since I purchased it, and I love it. It sews like a dream and the stitch length, speed of sewing, and stitch type are so easy to set. It comes equipped with an automatic needle threader, which is a lifesaver- or should I say sightsaver- for these old eyes. Once the bobbin is installed, you don't have to pull the bobbin thread up to the top as with many older machines; although you have the option to do so if desired. The light is an LED type, so there is plenty of light right on your work, as well as a convenient thread cutter right on the machine- no searching for the elusive pair of scissors which seem to disappear just when needed. The manual is very straight-forward, well illustrated and concise, very easy to understand even for a beginning sewer. The bobbin installation guide as well as the guide to the threading of the machine and winding of the bobbin are printed right on the machine itself; so, if the manual is not available at the moment these instructions come in handy. I wouldn't think of going back to my old sewing machine after using this one!",4 "Great for beginners! It's very easy to use. My first sewing machine and I was able to saw my first project in minutes.",4 "A great little machine so far. I have made one and a half heavy rag quilts with this machine since I received it. I have not had a single problem with it. I love the needle raise and lower button!! The automatic threader does not work at all. I have tried and tried but can't get it to even pretend to try to thread the needle. This has been my only disapointment as I am getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I don't actually want to be without it long enough to trade it for one that might possibly thread the needle. I read on review that stated that the hard plastic cover wasn't a carrying case that this is not completely true. There is no bottom to give added protection but if you remove the table and drop the spool holder AND put it on right you reach in and carry the machine buy the handle on the machine and it is covered when transporting.So for the price and I got it on sale for $144.00, with the wide table attatchment, the bonus items like feet ETC AND a hard plastic cover that does give some protection while transporting, it is a very good deal. I have sewn for years and always had more expensive machines. I chose this one primarily on price and read reviews. I crossed my fingers and hoped it would be ebough to get me to a point I could replace it. I was also buying an embroider only machine so price was a big factor. I am not really in a hurry now to replace this little machine with a more expensive machine because it is doing everything I ask of it.Well, except thread the needle.Update: Still pleased with this machine. It has done all I have asked. I had one issue and called Brother and though not super friendly or enthusiastic, the tech was helpful and the issue was caused by a bent needle or a faulty bobbin as changing out both cured the problem. I had been anxious to upgrade as I realized I would actually enjoy sewing again but I am actually pretty content at this point and am going to budget for a serger instead of another machine! I have made quilts, window treatments and a intricate formal dress for my daughter so far.",3 "Easy as 1,2,3 I bought this machine to hem pants because I was paying up to $10/pant. The first day I got it, I practiced with an old rag, and in no time I was hemming 4 pants I had just bought the week before. I learend to hem from followed the instructions from a YouTube video. I have to say I wasn't expecting it to be that simple, but it was. I saved $40 on hemming the pants. Since then, I've hemmed 3 more, so the saving is adding up. Pretty soon the machine will pay for itself. Keep in mind that I had never used a sewing machine before. The quality of the stich is great and looks very profesional. I like the fact that everything I needed came with the machine and the only thing I had to buy was thread.The machine can sew through denim. I hemmed 2 jeans already and it can go through 4 layes of denim with no problem.Since I don't use it that much, I can't say much on the machines durability, but it is well built and it has a solid feel to it.The one thing I didn't like is that the hard cover that comes with it, doesn't latch on, it simply goes over it like a cap.",4 "How times have changed! Wow. This is my first sewing machine in over 20 years. This thing practically sews by itself. I couldn't believe it. I bought it because it was inexpensive, rated well, and had a slew of accessories. I was worried that the computerized controls would be difficult to learn - not so! I never had to read the directions for that. To top it all off, the darn thing threads itself! I'm not making this up! Maybe this is old news to everyone else, but to me it's like the introduction of the cell phone! The stitch is nice, tight, and precise. Unlike the dread with which I used to approach my old machine, I can't wait to sew something else. I am seriously looking into quilting. (Note: read the directions to learn how to do the automatic needle threading and the high speed bobbins winding. If you don't want to bother, you can still do it the old-fashioned way!)",4 "Easy enough for a Sewing Newby I have to say that so far, this machine is great. I got the machine, loaded a bobbin, started to sew on some old shirts in my rag drawer, learned to do straight stitch, zig zag, stretch stitch, sew on buttons, and felt this was really cool and simple for one who has only done hand sewing!Easy to change stitches, width, length, and it essentially threads itself! It has a case, feet, and small tool kit along witih some bobbins included. Feels like a good bargain, given my experience so far!I am pleased to have this as my sewing machine. My wife has her mother's old singer straight stitch that recently needed service, but mine is super,(and she's using it to fill her bobbins for her machine!)",4 "GET METAL LOWER BOBBINS I got it as a gift (purchased from amazon.com)I had machine for a week before I was ready to give up - the lower thread was bunching, or it looked like tension was not right, or it would skip - long story short - lower thread was terrible! Then I read somewhere that the reason was the cheap plastic lower bobbins it came with. I went and got a set of 4 metal ones at a local store for $1.79 - AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!! It solved everything! People, don't send your machine back - it is wonderful devise for the price. Just get metal bobbins! I made some outdoors seat cushions (thick outdoors fabric) and a very thin chiffon dress - it turned out beautiful, no tension problems what so ever",4 "Terrible stitch tension and needle breaking issues I purchased this machine because it has a lot of nice stitches and buttonholes. Plus, the price was good and the reviews on this website were excellent overall.However, my experience has been the same as the other 1-star reviews.No matter what adjustments I make, or thread I use, the stitch tension is a mess. It makes lots of loops on the bottom side and makes a mess of loops every time I go in reverse. I can't adjust the tension to make a difference.Also, it breaks needles all the time, but also jams on needles all the time. You can't win.Bottom line is this thing is junk. I've had to go back to using the 35 year old machine I got as hand me down from my mother.",0 "Don't order extra bobbins Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch FunctionsI recently purchased the Brother CS60001 sewing machine and it works beautifully. My old singer was a great machine but I was unable to purchase a walking foot so this prompted me to buy a new machine. I am very pleased with it. I did find that as other customers had suggested to read the instruction book and had to really concentrate on how to wind new thread on the bobbin. I would also like to complain about the purchase of extra bobbins that I ordered from Action Packaged, Inc. I ordered the bobbins and was charged $29.00 plus shipping. My bill was for over $41.00 for 10 bobbins that probably didn't weigh 1 oz. I attempted to return them and was told that I would have to pay over $10.00 in shipping plus a 15% restocking fee. Don't order the bobbins, you can find them at a local Brothers baby lock store for $.99 each and no shipping.",4 "This is a great sewing machine Brother CS6000I 60-stitch computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch FunctionsI am an avid quilter and this (the BrothersCS6000I) is the secondidentical machine I have purchased. I originally bought it because I did not want to carry my Viking machine back and forth to our winter home. I was so pleased with the initial purchase, I bought another to take to quilting classes because it is so light weight, has an excellent sewing stitch, as well as a walking foot, freemotion quilting function, needle up/down and the decorative stitches--which all work. The price is certainly right!",4 "Perfect for quilting This is a great little machine. I returned two others before settling on this one, and I'm glad I did!Pros:- Very lightweight, but doesn't shift around on the table- Comes with an extension table (which is usually around 70 dollars separately)- Fairly bright light, definitely brighter than most- Automatic needle down (whenever you stop sewing, the needle will automatically move to the down position)- The button to the right of the backstitch moves the needle 1/2 stitch, so it's easy to move the needle up from its automatic down position, with just the press of a button!- It won't let you sew when the foot is up; it will beep at you and flash E1 on the display. This is FANTASTIC for beginners; I find when teaching others to sew, the thing they forget most often is to put the foot down.- I really like the drop-in bobbin.- Speed control on the front; you can still adjust the speed by foot pressure, though.- There is a switch to lower the feed dogs in the back (essential for free-motion quilting)- The Walking foot accessory is the best thing everCons:- It sews fairly slowly, to me, even when you have the pedal to the metal and the front speed control set to >>> (fastest). Not a deal-breaker, though.- There's no way to switch it from automatic needle-down to automatic needle-up. Just a small feature that is on some other machines.- Doesn't come with a 1/4 seam allowance quilting foot- When you turn the machine off, it will reset to stitch 00 instead of saving your previous settings. Stitch 00 has the needle all the way to the left, and I mostly sew with the needle in the middle (Stitch 01), and sometimes I forget to change the stitch, so that's a little annoying.Really, all the accessories that this comes with makes it worth the price, if you can get it here on Amazon when it's on sale. I've found that a lot of the people who give this a 1-star review are having thread/bobbin issues, which will happen with any machine if you're not using the right thread and needle with your fabric.",4 "Like a Smart car ;) to my Humvee (Bernina) Go ahead, buy this machine! I've been quilting for over 10 years, short-arm and long-arm...and really needed a lightweight machine to take to classes (my 153QE will sew through anything and last through the next ice age, but is heavy), and as a backup machine when my Bernina is getting its annual checkup.This machine and all of its attendant parts is an amazing bargain...just treat it gently. I sewed on the binding to a small art quilt last night (so, a total of 4 layers of fabric and a thin bat)...no problem whatsoever. I love the start-stop function...was curious about the drop-in bobbin feature (am used to Bernina's bottom-loading bobbin)...so this was a great way to test these features.The machine has a very nice hum to it, and so far is very well-behaved. One criticism in these reviews is true: you will need a task light nearby as the built-in light is very weak. Otherwise, I like this machine very much, will be piecing on it all weekend...just don't expect a workhorse for big heavy projects.Attention quilters, don't forget to order the 1/4 inch pressed foot when you order the machine...EVERYTHING else does indeed come in the box!",3 "So Pleased With It, Purchased Two! After much research (and thanks to everyone for their previous comments - it helped tremendously), I purchased this for my daughter last Christmas (2011). She is a beginner to sewing, so I helped her thread the machine and gave her some pointers to get started. I was very impressed by the ease of threading the machine, bobbin winding, drop in bobbin convenience, stitch settings, tension control, and option to use the stop/start by control on machine or foot pedal (I'm old school so like the foot pedal I'm used to - but my daughter likes the stop/start control on the machine). The needle up/needle down selection is a great feature. We did a first project together (tote bag) and this machine sews beautifully. When I needed to replace my old Kenmore that just bit the dust, I purchased this same model because of its many features and great performance. A great price for all that you get. This sewing machine is a winner!",4 "Great machine even for beginners I bought this machine in an attempt to improve my costume making skills. So far, it does not disappoint. Comes with lots of extras. My favorites are the wide sewing table and the different feet. I've learned a lot and only had it about two months. Still loving it. Only thing I would say is that the case that comes with it is more of a ""cover"". If you plan to pack it up and travel with it (really easy to do because it is so light), you should pick up a carrying case in addition. I did, and have already used that several times. I am even quite pleased with the instruction manual. I love this machine!",4 "Great machine This sewing machine is really great, it fits all my needs, which are sewing for home, for me and for my kid. It's a light equipment, easy to use and fast. I loved my purchase.",4 "Easiest sewing prep I've used Getting this machine setup for first time use and switching threads was quick and easy. The manual was clear and concise. Out of box to in use in less than 30 minutes. My first project was to sew heavy patches onto my sons football uni. The machine handled the thick plastic backing with ease. For the price this is a perfect unit for someone with lots of quick projects. Onto the Halloween costumes I go.",4 "Easy Easy for Newer Sewer I'm a newer sewer and wanted my own machine. This is an easy machine to set up, understand and worked perfectly. It has a lot of extras for the price. It's great!",4 "Love It I am really enjoying this sewing machine. It's been fun learning more about what it can do. I've always owed Brother machines and this one hasn't let me down.",4 "Awesome sewing machine I had no idea how to sew with a sewing machine, but this sewing machine made it so incredibly easy. It is lighted so you can see what you are doing, and it is super easy to thread a bobbin or thread it period.My kids even knocked this sewing machine off my desk one day and it broke into pieces (of course), but I was astonished that all the pieces just went right back where they belonged with no trouble at all - at it still works as great as the day I bought it!Plus, the stitch patterns are super cool - LOVE IT!",4 "I fell in love this weekend This is my first computerized sewing machine and I am in love and would recommend this to anyone who is considering this machine as an upgrade from their 1st crappy sewing machine. It's like a dream, stitched a basket shutters for a play house and my first quilt top in a weekend with no cussing at my machine at all!!!!It's so easy to wind & thread the bobbin and simple to thread the top thread and the needle with the needle threader. The needle threader is good enough that even thought I can thread a needle without a problem it's actually easier to use the threader! I am quite impressed with how easy it is to change the settings and presser feet for millions of combinations to make the absolute best of your next project.Never again will I fight with my old discount sewing machine. This is the best deal with all those accessories! I'd suggest getting an extra pack of bobbins:Style SA156 Sewing Machine Bobbins for Brother - 10 Packand if you are going to be quilting a 1/4"" piecing foot:Brother 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot; I was having a hard time with the j foot and the 1/4"" markings on the machine.[-] My one complaint is that the 00 stitch setting places the needle to the far left so ALWAYS check your needle position and that the foot will accommodate it! If there's a way to change the default stitch to 01 please comment and let me know, I hope there is but I didn't see anything in the manual about it!--------------------Update 12/15/11 - I successfully machine quilted a 65x70 couch quilt on this machine. It wasn't easy but it wasn't that hard either, just required patience. I stitched in straight lines with the walking foot. I've got a bigger quilt coming down the pipe and I think this machine can probably handle it, the middle 4 stitches are going to be the true test. That quilt will also be machine stitched in straight lines so *fingers crossed*. I will update with dimensions when that project is quilted, bound and done!",4 "Great value & easy to use! I love this machine. I borrowed my sister-in-law's machine that is the exact same before I bought this to make sure I'd like it. It's such great value & so easy to figure out. It's been my new favorite toy since I got it. I'm a self taught sewer, so if I can figure it out, anyone can use it. Would highly recommend this machine.",4 "Excellent It was better than I expected. Fast shipping, the product was as described. Very good purchase. I'm very happy with this machine since it works almost by 'itself'... :)",4 "Good basic machine for a great price I have had this machine for over a year now and am looking forward to upgrading to an embroidery machine. I have made many articles of clothing on it as well as crafts and mending, and it has not let me down. You do have to watch which thread you use, as some of the bigger spools get caught and do not let the thread feed as it should and so the thread breaks. That is the only problem I have had. I have even used bobbins from my old machine and they work just fine. I have a very inquisitive son and he likes to turn the knobs and a quick check and resetting brings everything back to the way it needs to be to sew, as all the normal settings are clearly marked. Since you can set the speed on this machine, it is also excellent for teaching my nine year old to sew. She can mash on the foot feed all she likes and it will only sew so fast. This is an excellent machine for a beginning sewer.",4 "Great Machine For Beginner Sewers I've had this machine for at least 6 months now and have used it to fix clothing, sew up dress-pant legs, make a purse for one of my friends, and created a period-correct dress for an SCA event. Hasn't given me any trouble so far.Easy to use and I especially love the automatic threading - keep in mind you still have to thread the needle, but it will gather both the bottom stitch and the top stitch together for you.The only things I can think of that you might want to know before you purchase it is that:1) The needle stays in the fabric once you quit sewing to help you if you need to turn a corner. You simply have to press a button to draw it up (no need to turn the wheel on the side, but you can do that if it makes you feel better :P)2) In order to back-stitch, it only lets you press a button once and the machine will back-stitch one stitch. You can't hold it down and press the pedal - it only goes one at a time. May be a draw back for some so I thought I'd mention it. What it does have is handy and precise.3) Three speeds - Yay! Love it. Some times you need a more precise stitch at a lower speed but you're still a lead foot...no troubles with the speed setter!So great that I recommended this exact machine to my mother and now she owns one as well and is in love with it!",4 "Great Replacement Sewing Machine-Great for Beginning Sewer I recently learned how to sew, and since the machine I learned on was very basic, and well, cheap, it was time for a new one. My sewing teacher, who normally in favor of manual machines, recommended this one to me with very high regard. I found it very easy to setup and use right out of the box. The start/stop feature and backstitch controls are extremely helpful. I love this machine.",4 "Beginner Sewer with an Amazing Machine! I purchased this sewing machine after reading every review they had on it. Yes it was a lot!! Some people didnt like it, but a lot did. I am one of those who LOVE this machine! I am a beginner, I learned in High school and just picked up the craft again here lately. The machine is like magic! The 60 stitches listed on the side are like wonderful and fun to play with until you actually need a certain stitch which I did just the other day and having a little right there, a list you will never lose is so nifty!There were a lot of concerns whether this would sew through thicker fabrics like denim etc.. let me just tell you, as long as you use your walking foot it will stitch though bone if you want it to! No not really, dont try that! But I have made luggage tags that required the needle to stitch through 4 layers of fabric (quilted style cotton) 2 layers of ultra firm fusiable stabilizer and the thickest vinyl I could find. It stitched like a charm!!!All I have to say is if your looking for a new sewing machine, for basic or not this is the one to get!! I also love the step by step directions on how to attach each foot, use each stitch and foot and the handy little chart it gives you when threading your machine!!",4 "Does Not Last I bought this machine from Amazon in August of 2011, by January of 2012 I decided to replace it. I am not a ""sewer."" I used the machine for light costume work. Mostly I needed a straight stitch and a zig zag stitch. For my first set of projects, I thought a made a fabulous purchase. The stitching was not nearly as nice as my mom's professional-quality machines, but it was perfect for what I needed. After I finished two dance costumes, the machine sat until I needed to repair sweatpants for my sons. The bobbin thread knots and loops horribly, now. I have adjusted the tension to every possible number. I have cleaned the bobbin case. I have used the best quality thread. I've checked to make sure the bobbin thread is under the plate correctly. I've tried the fix others have mentioned about using metal bobbins instead of the plastic. Nothing helps. My mom told me not to buy this. She said I should spend more money and get a better machine. Sadly, I have to admit she is right...again.",0 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine Replaced a 15 year old machine with this model and was in Heaven for the first week. Then several small quirks became apparent, then a few more as time goes by. The bobbin (and its housing) seems to have a mind of its own (same thread, same fabric). But overall, it's way better than my previous machine.",3 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine My best friend suggested I get this machine because of the push button start/stop feature. Because we all know how those foot petals like to give an extra kick of speed when you start stitching! I was a bit worried that I would not be able to sew and press the button or regulate the speed as well as I could with a petal, but boy was I wrong! I can't see myself being able to go back to a petal operated sewing machine! The only bad thing is that the hard cover doesn't let you cover the machine if it is still plugged in. But I am so glad I bought it and I would recommend it to anyone!",3 "Brother 6000i Have been sewing with this machine for four weeks now, and I love it. My eyes can't see the eye of the needle anymore, so the needle threader is wonderful to use. The decorative stitches are great, and so many. I haven't tried the automatic buttonholer yet, but the instruction book makes it look fairly easy. Great value for the money. I'm very happy. This machine does all the same things my 20 year old, $1,200 Bernina does, and it cost much less. Thanks for a great product.",4 "Great Machine!! I have been trying to teach myself to sew on my mother's very old Brother machine and was not having very much success... I decided that perhaps I needed a machine that was more designed for beginners and not as advanced as my mother's machine. After a lot of research, I decided to get this one and couldn't be happier. Not only was it priced right, it is very easy to use and sews very well. I was using it right out of the box! It comes with all the attachments you need (some similarly priced machines only came with a few attachments and you had to purchase the others that you want separately). Some of the other reviews said that they were worried about the amount of fabric it could sew through. I just finished a project that had me sewing through 5 layers of fabric and quilt batting and it did just fine. The only real con (and I don't think it is that big of a deal) is that it is so light weight that sometimes it moves a bit across the table while you are using it. On the flip side, however, it is so lightweight that it is easy to move from place to place, which is great for me, since I sew at my kitchen table! This is a great machine for beginners and I hope to be able to continue to use it as I become more advanced in my sewing abilities!",4 "Great Machine I love this sewing machine. I've only had a really old machine before and since I'm a beginner seamstress, I never knew how to set it up so it would work really well. This machine does most of the work for me. I've only had it about 3 weeks now and I've made so many things with it. I had a problem with the thread jamming up and couldn't figure out what the problem was until I realized the bobbins I purchased online were SA-155 instead of SA-156. For those that have had problems, little things like that really do make a difference. When I went back to the SA-156 bobbin, it started working like a dream again. In my case, it really was just user-error. I purchased some of the optional feet and the side cutter. They make the job so much easier. I highly recommend adding them to your collection to get the most out of the machine. So far, I've only added the gathering foot and the binding foot. I've only used the binding foot and the side cutter so far and both made this amateur's job look professional. Now I want a few more, but want to master them one at a time so I don't lose track of what I have. I'm thinking the picot foot next. There are so many to choose from.",4 "Easy control I haven't done anything big with this machine yet, just wanted to offer a couple things that impressed me so far. This machine is replacing a 35ish year old Singer Touch and Sew (that I haven't used in years.) Some of the features that the Brother offers might be common place, but to me they're brand new.The cover that comes with this machine has an opening in the back that lines up perfectly with the indentation in the back of the sewing machine. So although it isn't a typical sewing machine cover, it acts as one. The cover slides on and you can carry the machine pretty easily.The controls that are on the front of the machine are absolutely new to me.--The first is the needle up/down button. Where ever the needle is sitting, this button takes it to the opposite.--This machine has a foot control, but it also has a SEW button on the machine. Push the button, it sews (without the foot control).--Slide the SPEED button and it goes from really really slow, up to very fast, and is adjustable while you're sewing.Yes, the foot pedal still works just fine, but the control that this offers is terrific. I was just working on stitching a new strap on a bag. It was bulky and impossible to pin (too thick). I slid the strap in place, lowered the presser foot, pushed the needle down button, slid the speed all the way to slow, and pushed the sew button. Very controlled, pretty cool.Then there's the really fast bobbin winder. Very easy. The lower threading/bobbin area of the machine is also very simple to set up. Again, it's different than my old Singer. It has a very clear diagram and once you've done it a couple times, it's easy.If there's a down side for me, and it isn't enough for me to lower the rating, is that I'm used to the presser foot lever being on the back, rather than the side, My hand will learn where it is.UPDATE: November 2012This sewing machine is still easy! I've yet to have to use the foot pedal. I just love the SEW button. I feel it gives better control than the foot pedal. I've done a few small quilts, a few bags and a machine appliqué class. I've even tried free motion quilting. That's going to take some practice, but the machine worked great. Oh, and I bought some inexpensive hand towels at Walmart and did some decorative stitching on them for my daughter. FUN!! I've yet to be disappointed.The one thing I didn't mention before is that I use this at home as well as in an RV. Works great on a tv tray or the kitchen table while on the road. This machine doesn't weigh much. I can slip the cover on and stow it away in my clothes closet with no hassle. Very light, well put together and functional! I would buy this one all over again!",4 "Brother CS6000i Great value and beautiful machine. Still learning on it but I'm so pleased with it. The price was the best I could find.",4 "Great Product for newbies Hi,i purchased this sewing machine for my GF as a surprise gift----She has recently downloaded the Pinterest app on her iPhone and got excited about several craft projects that she could do with a sewing machine..... i noticed that this machine had the most positive reviews on amazon. I'm glad i went with this model, especially with such a reasonable price. My GF has never sewn before (on a machine--only hand sewing), but she was able to sew together a cool little handbag/satchel within a few hours!!!! She really likes the machine and she's had no difficulty using it..... Two thumbs up !!! :)",4 "Great machine! I bought this machine over a year ago on Amazon, and have used it for making various projects. I have 3 younger girls that are using it to learn quilting, I've made several pieces of clothing on it, and it was used heavily during the holidays for different projects. This is a superb machine for the price and I have had many differnt kinds of sewing machines! I'm looking into buying another one as there are so many people wanting to use it!",4 "Great service and product - FYI I just received it today so I will need to update this with more information. But I wanted to tell you that the manual incorrectly lists a bonus foot SA129. The box and the website do not list it only the documentation. When I called Brother Customer Service, there was this REALLY angry customer service guy who just kept saying it didn't come with it because it's optional. This was an erroneous explanation - what he really meant is it was a documentation error. When I looked up this particular foot - it's a piece of junk so I am assuming that's why they dropped it.",4 "Best Machine Ever This machine is the first machine I have ever owned. I just starting sewing a few months ago using a machine. I have hand sewed all my costumes in the past so the idea of a sewing machine was quite daunting. I bought it based on the low price and amazing reviews and I have to say its brilliant. Its easy to use, comes with everything you need, and now I sew full outfits in no time. The quality of the stitches and low sound makes it number one in my book. If your a first time seamstress or an old hat at sewing this machine will astound and amaze you. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE>.....it .",4 "Wife loves this machine Bought this machine for my wife since she loves to sew and our old sewing machine broke. She LOVES it and have been using it consistently over the past year. It has so many different stitches---great for routine sewing but also for embroidery and quilt making. For quilt making, the sewing machine also comes with an attachable (larger) sewing board so that it's easy to handle. It's very easy to use, for beginners or advanced sewers. The machine comes with an easy to thread function that is very helpful as well so that you're not straining your eyes over threading the small needle hole--although my wife doesn't mind threading the machine by hand though. overall, great sewing machine--would recommend!",4 "Dream to use even for an amateur This thing works great and is a dream to use. I've not use a sewing machine in years so it was startling to see some of the improvements that were made. I may be enamored more with features that are common than specific to this Brother but I'm still impressed. My wife and I opened and unboxed the machine and had it running quickly after following the clear step-by-step instructions included with it. My only complaint with the directions is they are for two different models and it was slightly confusing as to which ones to follow.The high speed bobbin winder is fantastic. The easy threading is a dream. I'm most impressed with the little device that helps thread the needle (although this may be a common feature on all machines now).Everything we've tried sewing with it has been very successful. It takes a few tries to get the stitch length correct and some tension settings but once it is good the thing moves along without hitches.I'll hopefully have more positive things to say as time goes by.",4 "Great machine great delievery time This machine is very nice, It serves as a second machine for our vacation home. My wife sews for a hobby and she likes it very much. It's every thing and more than advertised.",4 "brother's sewing machine A little different to get use to being that it is computerized. But sews very nicely. Came with a hard cover. Love the bobbin insert where you do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.",3 "CS6000i sew advance 60 stitch machine I just love my new machine....no foot pedal and an easy threader and start-stop feature with a great up-down feature to the needle. Front clear bobbin case is a dream for me so I don't run out ...and easy to load...again JUST LOVE IT !!!!!!",4 "Great Machine I love my new machine. It is easy to use and I feel the price was very inexpensive for a computerized sewing machine.",4 "Fantastic Machine I love this machine. I was looking for a machine with blanket stitch as I quilt alot. I didn't want to spend alot, then i found this machine. It doesn't weight alot which is great. Great stitches, easy to use. At first I was a bit worried about the start/stop button and thought I would still us the foot pedal supplied, but I don't. Its so easy to use the button. I recommend this machine to anyone. Great price great features especially with the quilt table and feet.",4 "Great Brother This is a great machine. It does everything I want (and much that I probably don't want) . And it does it easily with the touch of a button or two. It comes with so many accessories that are very costly to add to other machines, which are themselves far more expensive. It's a little miracle & we can all use one of those.",4 "Great machine I purchased this machine for a granddaughter at Christmas. I was so impressed with the many stitches, quiet running and just a great machine for the price. I then order another for another granddaughter. They are both busy sewing.",4 "sewing machine I love my new Brother CS6000i sewing machine. It works beautifully. I have never had a machine where you did not have to use a foot pedal. I thought it would take me a while to get used to it or that I would just prefer to use the foot pedal, but I love the push button start and stop. I also like that when it stops it stops with the needle down. I have not had any problem figuring out how to work the machine other than the automatic needle threader. I have not figured out how it works but I am sure once I figure it out it will be nice.",4 "The best I've ever had All sewing machines in my life I inherited from someone in the family - I had two from my mom, then one from my mother-in-law... This one is the first new one that I got for myself. As always, I did the research in the internet and as always - picked the one that had the best reviews.I LOVE THIS SEWING MACHINE! So easy to use, so light in weight, and so many functions. I especially like the overcasting stitch option. And for such a high quality I can't believe it was less than $200, thanks to Amazon.",4 "Just love this machine! I just LOVE this machine!!! So easy to use! Love how the feet just snap on and come off with a push of a button. I don't know what more an average sewer could want besides a serger. This machine can do so much that I almost don't need a serger. So glad I gave up my mom's Singer machine and decided to buy my own and chose this one. Thank you for all the positive feedback which helped me to choose this one... just wanted to add one more positive review for this wonderful sewing machine!",4 "Excellent sewing machine This is one awesome sewing machine! I bought it for my 12 yr old for his birthday and he picked it up super quick. He's creative when it comes to making costumes for comic and amine conventions and this machine, with it's 60 pre-programed stitches, made it easy for him. So easy to use that a 12-year old can do it!With fast loading of the bobbins, and simple auto-threading of the needle, this machine actually makes sewing fun. It also comes with a pedal, quilt extension and cover (not a case mind you, , just a cover). The cover can actually be used to carry the machine, but since it has no bottom, it's just to keep the dust off when not in use and it's adequate if you're not moving it around a lot. It's fairly light as well, but sturdy. All in all, a good buy for a good sewing machine, good enough to do whatever you want quickly and easily.",4 "Very happy with purchase I am not an avid sewer but can do simple alterations, hemming, make curtains, fix seams etc. This machine is great, very easy to use. Maybe when I have more free time will try all the different stitches available. Very lightweight, this is all I need.",4 "Great product, excellent value I bought this machine on the recommendation of my sewing instructor. It is everything I wanted... easy to use, affordable yet with plenty of functionality",4 "great value easy to operate. stitches accurate. loved everything except the display is not backlit so a little hard to see but overall a very good buy",4 "So easy to use The last time I used a sewing machine on a regular basis was about 15 years ago, so it was good to know a ""modern"" version was so simple. All the buttons were a little daunting to look at the but the instruction booklet explained everything. It was like jumping back on a bike. There are so many things on it I want to try, new stitches - I am looking forward to playing with my new toy.",4 "Better than expected. Am pleased with the performance and features. The light helps to see small detail stitching. Lots of extras. Love the price.",4 "Great Sewing Machine I am learning to machine quilt and I love this machine. I love all the stich options. The stippling stich is one of my favourites. The machine is very smooth to operate. Great buy and very affordable.",4 "Overall Happy All in all I'm pretty pleased with this sewing machine. I'm still trying to figure out the quilting though. I'm having trouble using the free motion foot. When I try and do stippling, the stitches don't catch. It will quilt fine for a while and then not catch the stitches. But I'm still working on that, so I may not have the machine set correctly. As far as sewing - it's GREAT! The different stitches are wonderful. Overall, I'm very happy. Once I get the free motion quilting figured out, I will be 100% content with this machine, but right now, that is a big struggle. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, do you have any advise?",3 "Good sewing machine I bought this machine around 6 months ago. It really is easy to use. I especially like how easy it is to change the stitch type. . . you simply press one button and presto, you can go to zigzag, straight stitching, and any of the other 60 stitch options. It's lightweight and easy to move around. I agree with one other user though, that filling the bobbin with thread isn't the easiest, but once you get that done, the sewing part is fun. Worth the money in my opinion.",3 "Simple the best!! My wife used to have a singer one (4220), but some features were missing. With this new one Brother his live has changed, for better. Now, lots of features are built-in and with only a simple click and ready. Definally, she recomends this new one.",4 "Couldn't be happier! Perfect for complete novice! I purchased this machine less than a month ago. Never stitched anything in my life, not even a button. Before I made my purchase, I did a good bit of research. I was looking for an item that was ""middle of the road"". Nothing too fancy, and yet, simple to use with enough features to last me a long time. This was it!It has plenty of stitch options.It comes with ALL the accessories that you need: different types of feet, a quilting table, etc.. You can buy additional accessories separately, but most of the ones you would want come with the machine, so there's no added expense there.It uses standard size bobbins that you can buy in any sewing/crafts store.The manual is very clearly written and walks you through everything you need to know to use your machine to it's fullest. It even comes with a quick reference guide to get started.The machine itself is very easy to use. I don't know anything about sewing and found it simple and user friendly.It has lots of little cool features like a fast bobbin winder, built in little cutting implements for thread so that you're not constantly grabbing for scissors as you thread the machine or remove the piece your working on.I couldn't be happier with this purchase, and I hope you find this review useful when you're looking for your perfect sewing machine.",4 "Great sewing machine! This s a great tool for your house. Has lots of features and attachments. Very easy to use and store. Thank you",4 "Great Purchase This machine is easy to use and works well for the little sewing that I do. I was worried about learning to use a new machine after my 30 year old Kenmore died, but the directions are easy to follow.",4 "Very happy with this machine! This machine is nice and quiet, the stitches are smooth and even, and it was very easy to set up and use. It's been able to handle thick layers (military field jacket) without problems. The self-threading feature took me longer to figure out than it did to just thread the needle by hand, but once you do it, it's not hard. Super beginner's machine at an excellent price, and has enough features to make a somewhat advanced seamstress happy as well!",4 "Brother CS6000i Great bit of kit I brought this for my wife who swears it is the best sewing machine she has used. very light construction so treat it very carefully when moving it. Shame its not avaliable in the UK with a 240v option. Dont forget that you need a 115 V transformer to run this this side of the pond (UK) which will add about 30 to the total cost.....",4 "very easy to use all the things that used to annoy me about sewing: threading, adjusting the tension and controlling the speed, now are so easy with this machine!! It is a pleasure to sew now",4 "Pretty Impressive This was a long overdue purchase for me. I've been spoiled since my mom has always had industrial sewing machines and sergers. I've seen these ""at home"" machines in action before and have never been really impressed.I watched the sales videos and read the reviews of several models before choosing the CS6000i model. Of course, Amazon does an amazing job of getting products delivered VERY quickly so I made sure to grab extra accessories at the same time.For the price, it's unbeatable. It's super easy to use and looks to be pretty durable. I have only mended and altered a few garments (dresses, my son's shorts, etc) and have not sewn anything from scratch, but that's on my to do list next.Pros:CompactEasy to storeEasy to use and instructions are easy to understandComes with (almost) every accessory you needExtended shelf makes it easier to work withEasy to thread (once you figure it out - I watched a youtube video to help with this)Easy to change out the feetCons:Lots of instructions to read through (though as stated above, fairly easy to understand)The cover does not latch on, only 'covers' the machineSpool holder isn't tall enough for the larger spools of threadThe cons are things I can definitely live with.I also purchased an edger attachment so I wouldn't have to buy a serger quite yet.I'm quite excited about this purchase! My last trip to the alterations shop cost me $75 (roughly half of what this machine cost), so I see lots of savings in my future=)",4 "Great...for a little while... I loved this machine because of its ease of use and wide variety of stitches. It worked great until it read error message ""E6"" which means there is tangled thread. There was no tangled thread that I could see, but I cleaned out bobbin case and rethreaded the machine. Still no luck, instead it now made a horrible sound before beeping and then showing the error message. I used this machine for maybe 5 hours when it did this using light weight fabric, quality thread, and a simple straight stitch. This one is going back and I'm looking for a different model. If it has problems this fast out of the gate, I hate to see what happens after a few heavier projects.",0 "Bought one for myself and now one for my mom! Love, love, love this machine. I've owned it for about a year now and have had no problems out of it. I think my favorite feature is the drop-in bobbin, which makes it so fast and easy to switch thread colors. It sews really smoothly, and even as a beginner I haven't had any trouble using it. It's got a lot of different features but is still simple to use. Liked it so much I bought my mom one for mothers day to replace her 30+ year old Singer than has died. She's really excited to use it! Looking forward to spending time sewing together and learning some of her tricks :0)",4 "Best sewing machine I did my extensive research on this machine before purchasing and it seems as though most of the problems people had experienced were due to improper use...as they say a bad carpenter blames his tools. I received my machine a month back and since then I have used it every day. My first machine was a singer, second an elna and now my brother cs6000i. This is by far the best machine I have owned. It does appliqué beautifully, buttonholes and button sewing are a breeze and the overlooking foot fantastic. I so enjoy all the stitches that this machine has to offer. I have tried every stitch and I am so impressed. This machine is the bomb and for the price I paid, it was certainly worth it. I have completely paid for the machine as I have outfitted my daughters entire winter wardrobe. Thank you to all those wonderful video reviews and comments. You all shifted my mind into purchasing this machine and so happy you did. Happy sewing!!!",4 "Ok for entry level machine I've been sewing on this machine for almost 2 years. I have pieced & quilted about 10 quilts, have completed a handful of small sewing projects & sewed a few dresses for myself.This machine is a great entry level machine. You can literally start sewing with out right out of the box & figure it out pretty quick. The manual is really clear & easy to understand.Here is what I love:-The needle up/down button-The variable speed control-It comes with a small quilting table & feet needed for quilting.-Additional Brother feet are reasonably pricedHere is what is not so great:-This machine is LOUD, if I sew at the kitchen table - my family can't watch TV in the living room next to the kitchen-There is not been a way that I have found to successfully free motion quilt (FMQ) with this machine. I have tried all of the tips I can find & there is not a way to get the tension correct on the back of your project.-Harp space (throat space) is small - it makes it difficult to work on large projects-It does not sew through thick layers very well at all.I have been happy with this machine for the last few years, if you are an entry level sewist & are considering getting a machine for some basic home projects & don't intend to do anything fancy, this is a great machine. The price is perfect, it comes with everything you need, just don't expect it to be the last machine you buy.",2 "Perfect for a Novice Like Me About 6 months ago, I decided (at the age of 36) to learn to sew. After doing some research, I decided to buy the Brother CS6000i - seemed like a good little machine for the price. I LOVE it. I literally knew NOTHING about sewing. While I received a little bit of help from my husband (who apparently paid attention in his home ec classes 20 years ago) as to how to first thread the machine, I've found everything else to be cake. Great functions. Easy to use and really makes sewing fun. I definitely suggest playing around with it a bit if you don't know how to sew at all (like me) and just experimenting, but really - this is a great little sewing machine to do that with. Since buying it, I've made a bunch of Harry Potter robes for my son's birthday party and little girl dresses. While I am still working on my technique, I have found this machine to be perfect to use.",4 "I adore this machine!! I absolutely LOVE this machine, and it's for an AWESOME price!!! I comes with SO many accessories and I LOVE the computerized part too. It's so easy to thread, easy to wind a bobbin, and just so great! My husband bought this for me for christmas, and I can't say enough how AWESOME he did! Getting it for that price....is phenomenal and it definitely gave me a completely different respect for Brother than I had before. I felt like Brother was just the ""cheap"" kind of machine. Boy was I wrong!! GET this machine at this awesome Price before it's too late! :)",4 "Not Able to Use to Full Function Look, I researched tons of machines and prices, functions, etc. This is a great machine. The problem is the booklet that comes with it!!! It is so confusing and unclear! I try to figure things out and just can't. It's like a totally technical booklet for non-human users who speak robotically. Maybe someone who has more recent experience with these computerized sewing machines has much better luck and quicker understanding, than I, is doing just fine with it.I sewed shirts, stuffed animals, made dresses, etc. in Jr. High & High School but haven't really used a sewing machine for years. So I thought I would be fine but I have purchased new stylish ""sew"" books but they do not help me with THIS MACHINE.I have went to the Brother website - which is very unfriendly - and researched for a better booklet but haven't found anything yet.Entire experience all the way around has been somewhat of a disappointment. I keep searching for something to help me with it though.",2 "Brother CS6000I sewing machine This machine is wonderful. The directions are easy to understand and the machine itself is easy to operate. Very lightweight, Brother Deluxe Electronic Sewing Machine - CS6000imaking it easy to haul to classes. I do a lot of blanket sewing for charity [...] and this machine is a dream come true for me. I would buy it over and over and over again.",4 "brother sewing machine Received the machine quickly, no problems, love the machine well worth the price. Good balance between price and ability. After reviewing machines in consumer reports I decided to buy the brother over singer.",4 "GREAT MACHINE AT A GREAT PRICE This is a very easy machine to learn on and fun to operate. Thank you Amazon for the great price and fast shipping.",4 "Brother CS6000I - Great Product! This product was everything I hoped for. It's easier to use than any other machine I've ever had. The most difficult part to get used to is the auto threader, but once I figured it out and did it a few times, it worked like a charm. The drop-in bobbin is wonderful. I'd recommend this machine to everyone.",4 "Fantastic machine, great for a beginning quilter! I had never used a sewing machine before, and I'm glad that this was the first machine I ever used. I am just learning to quilt, and this machine has just been a breeze to use. While I'm figuring out that I'll probably never use all of the fancy stitches that it offers, it's nice that they're there in case I need them one day. I found threading it to be a breeze, and I do love the needle threader on this machine. I haven't had any problems with it at all.",4 "Very Happy!!! I was excited when I received my new Brother Sewing Machine. Finally Ive purchased a product worth itself online. I recommend this machine to any novice sewer. It does everything I need it to do and more that I havent played with yet.",4 "Regular Price at Walmart $159 I just placed my order at Amazon. Unfortunately, I didn't look around a lot and today I saw it on line at Walmart for $159...this being their regular price. It's dissappointing that Amazon shows it as regularly over $400. What gives? There's no way this should be allowed. I'd like to see where it sold for that price and doubt it ever did...hardly seems legal to state these things.",4 "Worst money I have ever spent. I set up the machine and wound my first bobbin, however as soon as I finished doing so, the machine decided to blow up, and wouldn't stop smoking for the next 5 minutes. I would not recommend anybody buy this machine and I will definitely be getting a refund.",0 "Add me to the ""dreaded E6"" club... This is my first sewing machine, and I got it for Christmas from my husband. I was SO excited. I read lots of reviews, and I was stunned by the positive reviews this machine got. It seemed like a no-brainer. Everyone just loves this machine!And I loved it too...for about two weeks. I almost finished a quilt project entirely before I started getting the E6 error...over and over again. One Sunday, I spent two hours threading and rethreading the machine. I'm a pretty patient person, and this machine has me at my wit's end. I'll be sending this back to Amazon. Don't be fooled by all the good reviews...this is a total lemon. And don't even try to call Brother...what a nightmare!",1 "Not bad but not in it for the long haul. I've had this machine for a few years now. The pros... it does what it's supposed to do. Worked great right out of the box. Has all the stitches you need for basic sewing and then some. The cons... it's all plastic and doesn't hold up over time. I can no longer use my machine to wind bobbins, the part you have to move to do so will not move. The case is cracked now and it doesn't like to sew through really heavy fabrics no matter what size needle I try. I think it's worth the price I paid (right around 100) but it's not a machine you'll keep for the rest of your life. Expect to replace it in a couple of years if it sees moderate to heavy use.",2 "bought this as a gift for my girlfriend My girlfriend loves to craft, so when she asked for a sewing machine I came across the Brother CS6000i. It had a lot of great reviews from people who looked like they knew what they were talking about, so I took the plunge and bought it for her as a gift. She loves it and uses it all the time. There are a ton of stitch patterns available through the sewing machine and she so far has no complaints.",4 "Great for the money I like the Brother CS6000i Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm.... The only thing I might have considered is being able to connect to a computer.",4 "Not recommend This machine is no work horse. I have used for about a year now and have "tossed" it aside. It is too lightweight to handle any serious sewing. Might be good for a beginner just learning, but it didn't serve my purpose. Probably give it away since my local sewing repair shop says they see a lot of them and don't recommend them.",1 "Love it! Easy to use does everything I want it to do. I love this sewing machine. It is well worth the cost. It does so much more than other sewing machines at the same price point. It is easy to use and the instruction manual is well written and very helpful. There are an incredible amount of stitches and features. I have been sewing on it for 6 months now, making a wide variety of items from clothing, to quilts, to dolls, and home decode. I have yet to run into a pattern this machine can not handle. I love it!",4 "Christmas gift a big hit!! This sewing machine was a Christmas gift for my daughter. She was so excited to get it and now has the sewing bug!! She is expecting her 2nd child and can't wait to make accessories and bedding once she knows if it will be a girl or boy. The machine has been very easy to learn on, and has so many options! One minor problem with the self threader, but all in all, a very good purchase!",3 "Wonderful I am so pleased with my new Brother machine. It has greatly exceeded my expectations. The thing I lovethe most is the foot free ability to sew. I can take it anywhere and just plug it in and use the on/off button to sew, no foot pedal needed. I have tried out a number of stitches and materials and it works beautifully. thank you Brother for a wonderful machine. Light too, I can carry it with two fingers!",4 "Christmas Present for my Granddaughter Purchased for my Granddaughter, she loves it, what more else to say! My wife had been looking for a quality machine for over a month, she said this is the best buy on the market.",4 "Great buy This is one of the must be too good to be true exceptions. I am impressed by this machine, it does many things that a much more expensive sewing maching will do. I love the listed features and it works great.",4 "brother cs6000i so light weight, it's like lifteing a feather compared to other machines, great stich selection at my fingertip, this is one smooth and easy running machine.",3 "Very nice machine!!! I had bought this for my daughter as a birthday gift. It's her first new sewing machine and she loves it! It had easy instructions and easy setup. Definitely a good value!",4 "works well, not quite as powerful on thicker material I love the variety of settings. Fun and easy machine to run after a thorough read of the instruction manual.",3 "Very easy to use, LOVE the easy to load bobbin!! We bought this Brother CS6000i a year ago to replace a White Sewing machine we absolutely detested. The White was HORRIBLE to deal with loading the bobbin, the bobbin thread and sewing thread often broke, it was simply a nightmare and we stopped using it altogether. The White is so horrible no one wants that sewing machine; I've tried giving it away free a few times, NO ONE has picked it up, despite being FREE to a good home hence it's still sitting in my garage. Afterall we paid well over $200 for the pile of useless plastic so I hate to landfill the machine.In steps our new Brother CS6000i. A friend recently came over to help make new window treatments for our living room. Sight unseen, he unboxed the Brother CS6000i and within the evening our new window treatments were completely without any issues whatsoever. Pretty good for the first project on a previously unused machine.Since then we've used the Brother CS6000i for a number of other smaller projects, it's just such a breeze to use and so refreshing after the previous horrible experience. I've come to trust Brother for good quality products, it's amazing that quality extends into sewing machines. I grew up using a trusty old Singer which it too wasn't the easiest to load bobbins nor use and seemed rather temperamental. Brother has now become the name of quality for me.",4 "Easy to use, right out of the box. I looooooovvveeee it. I've had several sewing machines and this one beats them hands down. Easy to use,easy to set up. The quick guide got me sewing almost immediately. The assortment of feet let me try all the features. The touch screen with showing what foot you needed for what stick was made for me.the variable speed button is excellently placed. The numbered system to thread and put the bobbin in, let my 11 year old daughter start to sew. Done several projects and very satisfied. Thinking of getting a fabric cutter just to keep up with my project ideas I have for this machine.",4 "My wife loves this sewing machine I bought this for my wife, and she loves it. She says it is easy to use, has all the features she needs, and the price is surprisingly low for such a high-quality product.",4 "My mother loves this machine My mother owns this sewing machine and just loves it. She uses it to sew table runners and made a dog coat for my puppy.She said it is very easy to setup and use. Told me ""even I could figure it out""....thanks Mom!Mom just bought this ""seam ripper"" and said it is a great accessory.Fiskars 159920-1001 Detail Scissors/Seam Ripper Combo with Multi Purpose Organizer",4 "A very pleasant surprise I wasn't expecting anything this great for such a low price. . . even lower now, I see. . . but this machine is head and shoulders above my previous, much, much more expensive machine whose brand I shall not mention. My old one was always difficult to use, and when it developed a big problem I found that it could cost me up to $150 to fix it. At that point, I thought what the heck (oh and seeing the Project Runway contestants using Brother brand machines encouraged me) I'll try this very inexpensive Brother. It looks complicated but the directions are clear. Sewing is fun again!",4 "Love it! This sewing machine is awesome!! I had another lower end Brother machine and it worked fine, but I constantly had to re-thread the bobbins due to tension issues. Since using this machine I have had no issues, and I sew A LOT!! And through thick, unfriendly fabric, and I haven't had any issues! Very easy to figure out even without a manual (my sister lost the manual before giving it to me) and I think I had to go online to look up one thing, and had no problems finding that out. I am a fairly new sew-er, and I LOVE this machine!!",4 "above my expectations came when promised. packaged well. easy to use. love it. had never used a brother machine before but was very happy with how easy it was to use. have been sewing up a storm since.",4 "Love it!!! I purchased this for my first sewing machine and I love it!! It is so easy to learn how to use and I like all the extras that came with it. I would recommend this to anyone!",4 "Love the quality and ease of use. Really easy to use. All the bells and whistles of a much more expensive machine. Excellent quality. Generous amount of accessories included.",4 "brother cs6000i I bought this machine as a portable to take to classes. I am very pleased. It is very light weight and has many features. It is a very reasonable price, considering all the features.. I have had trouble with the self threading mechanism so just gave up..",3 "Great! It was a good price, was near the top in the consumer reports reviews and my wife says its the best machine she's ever used. I'm happy with my purchase.",4 "I think my favorite feature is that I don't HAVE to use the foot pedal I've only had it a couple of weeks, so only time will tell, BUT - wow. For the price, this is a spectacular machine so far. I absolutely love the fact that I can just push a button for it to sew and adjust the speed from slow to too fast. I haven't used any of the extra feet yet, so I have only tried about 10 of the stitches so far. I haven't had a problem at all with dropped stitches (a common problem with my 20-year-old machine), even with "thick" sewing (two layers of batting, 2 laters of fabric, and bias tape). I'm looking forward to using it more and exploring more of its options so that I can update this review with more information.",4 "Wonderful machine! I bought this sewing machine for my granddaughter and she was really excited! When we got the machine threaded it sewed very well and sounded great. This was a great purchase and price. The machine was boxed well and came within the time stated. I love working with Amazon to get the products I need.",4 "Great gift for beginner My daughter shows a lot of sewing talent and desperately wanted her own sewing machine. (I'm not a seamstress, but my mom is.) I gave this to my daughter for Christmas, and she was thrilled!",4 "contento todo bien y en tiempo de a cuerdo a lo planificado el precio bueno y util para lo que lo compre.grasias",4 "Exelente Este equipo me lo solicitó mi esposa. Ella está fascinada con este equipo tanto es que lo está recomendando. Saludos",4 "Nice machine I like the sewing machine with all the different settings. Since I got it a few months ago, I have already made 3 bags/purses. They turned out really nice. I like the fact that it adjusted so well to the thinkness of the materials. My only complaint is where the lever for the foot is. It would be more convenient if you were able to lift it either from the front or back not under the arm.",3 "great product I love my brother machine. it came very quickly and i began using it right away. It works perfectly and highly recommend.",4 "Great for novices. I honestly don't sew much. I didn't think I could sew until I got this machine. In fact, I bought myself another machine years ago that I gave to my mom, because it was so hard to use. I just thought I couldn't sew.My son is now in scouts and they have so many patches to sew on. I decided I needed another sewing machine. Wow. I'm glad I got this one. It's so easy to use, even for a novice like me. I couldn't sew a straight line before, but now it's easy. I even made my son a sleeping bag with buttons and an attached pillowcase. I sew all my son's patches and do all the mending. It's so easy. I simply follow the instructions that came with the machine.Threading couldn't be simpler. There's a diagram imprinted on the top of the machine for reference. The automatic needle threaded works like a charm. The bobbin winds easily and all I have to do is drop it in and pull the thread through and it's done. I remember the days when my mom, a seamstress, would have to thread her own machine. What a pain that was. Glad I don't have to do it.There are so many different feet that it comes with and all the necessary tools. I can choose the stitches by looking on the side of the machine and punching the button to match and the screen tells me which foot I need for that stitch. Cool.This is the best investment in a sewing machine I've ever made. So easy to use, lightweight, comes with everything I need, and a great instruction book.",4 "Great Machine!!! My husband bought this machine for me. I have used a lot of different machines including my mom's old Bernina. Of all the machines I've used, this one is my favorite. It's is so easy to use. I had never used a drop in bobbin before and wasn't sure if I would like it, but I love it! I wouldn't buy another machine without that feature. There are so many different stitches and it does more that I thought it could when we were first looking at it.The only complaint I have is it's a little bit loud when you are stitching through thicker fabrics. I sew a lot at night when my kids are asleep. But that's probably the same with a lot of machines. I love how lightweight it is and how easy it is to take with me places. Great buy, We don't regret it at all!!",4 "Excellent Cost Effective Machine! I am a ""quilter wanna-be"" and purchased this machine because of it's portablity and excellent reviews. It is easy to set up and use. The instructions are clear and concise. Although I did have difficulty figuring out the automatic needle threader, once a ""pro"" showed me, now I'm a pro! The only machine down fall is the light...it is very dim and is difficult to see the project while sewing, if it could be made brighter that would be perfect. The case is nice, although I assumed it was a ""carrying case"" and it is not, simply a case to put over the machine for storage on a table.",4 "Very Weak Machine--Very Bad Purchase I am very disappointed with this sewing machine.I can't even use it on medium weight fabric the machine,just vibrates and needle will not go to through.It has no power at all.Also there is a piece of metal underneath the feeder that the thread continuously hangs to it and it makes the thread tangles. Very bad purchase for me. Very frustrating to work with and it Finally quit working.",0 "Save your money This machine really rates 0 stars, but that choice is not available. The list price is over $400. I'd be contacting my state's consumer protection office if I had paid that much for such a low quality product.I have been sewing for almost 50 years and have never had so many problems with a new machine!! Despite the description, it is not so easy to thread the machine. It is not the needle that is the issue but rather the thread uptake lever; it is nearly impossible to get the thread to pass from one side to the other. If you desire to work on denim then you will really have problems. This machine will NOT sew through the heavier layers at the seams when hemming jeans. I have spent hours trying to get the machine to cooperate and still have not finished one leg. I would definitely return this machine if I could but too much time has elapsed since my purchase. Since it is considered polite to say something nice, here goes: it is easy to wind bobbins.",0 "Just perfect! This is my very first sewing machine. I am over 40 years old. I used to watch my grandmother sew on her metal Singer when I was a kid (she still has that machine and she is 105 years old!!). However, after doing my research, I decided against a Singer and got a Brother! lol I read almost ALL of the reviews here on Amazon (LOVE researching here before I shop ANYWHERE). Hey, 4.3-star average reviews from over 730 reviewers spoke volumes! Anyway, I get the machine home, took out the contents and started reading the manual. It was almost like reading Latin (presser feet, bobbins, basting, etc.). I called my mother to come help me out. She brought some old fabric and thread with her. She was AMAZED at this machine. She was all ready to thread the machine when I told her it did it by itself. I re-read the instructions and threaded the needle MYSELF. She was stunned! She pieced some fabric together and she said get to sewing. My mother was impressed by how professional the stitches looked on my first try! She immediately asked where I got this machine as she says she will be getting the same one for herself. When I told her the price, she almost fainted. LOL LOLLong story short... GET THIS MACHINE! I felt very comfortable sewing with this machine and I am looking forward to this machine growing with me as my skill level increases.",4 "returning 2nd machine I have purchased 2 of these Brother sewing machines this week. The first one I sent back. After using it for a couple of minutes it sounded like there was a truck inside it. Then it seized up and I kept getting error messages that told me the thread was tangled. It wasn't. What I realized with the identical replacement machine is that is can't sew more than 2 thicknesses of basic quilt weight fabric. Whenever I tried to get it to sew through a hem at the end of a seam, it would just start trembling and die. It could never sew through denim. I wish I knew this before I made these purchases.Customer Service at Brother was unhelpful. They just read me the troubleshooting page from the manual and told me that I needed to take it in to be fixed. Which is ridiculous since it was brand new. So this 2nd Brother machine is being returned as well and I am researching sewing machines again. Very disappointed.But I must say that Amazon is great about returns. You just print out your return label and the UPS guy will come and pick it up, no questions asked.",0 "Psycho Machine Based on the overwhelming volume positive reviews, it seems like most of the machines are good, with some random bad ones made. I guess I lost the lottery, because mine had a nervous breakdown after limited use.I started a skirt project, and had no problems. I started a shirt. On the fifth button hole the machine had ever done, the machine started making Linda Blair noises, and the needle broke for no reason. I had the machine on the right settings. I was using a light cotton fabric with the needle that came with the machine, and standard cotton thread. I replaced the needle, and moved on. The machine jammed up 4 times, and I was unable to finish my project-even after trying to adjust the tension. Again, let me reiterate, I was doing a simple project. I wasn't sewing a parachute or making a couch from scratch. After the equivilant of 3/4 a project, I shouldn't be stuck with a machine that isn't doing what it's supposed to.The pros are that it is very lightweight, and the manual was very clear and well-written. As stated earlier, based on reviews, probably most of them are well made. But I wouldn't recommend taking a chance with $200 on the posssibility you'll get a lemon.",0 "A Nice Machine Works well for occasional sewing needs. I had fun playing around with some of the fancy stitching but I don't recommend it for any heavy material work though.",3 "Love this sewing machine I bought this machine as a total beginner and couldn't be happier with my choice. The computerized display is easy to read, the manual is super-helpful and easy to understand (having never touched a sewing machine before, I had this one set up and was sewing within 20 minutes of getting it out of the box just by referring to the manual), it's easy to thread - I love the needle threader & drop-in bobbin, it comes with a TON of accessories, and it sews beautifully. When I decided I wanted to learn how to sew, I figured I would buy an inexpensive sewing machine first, and then upgrade later to a better machine, hence this purchase...but I've been so impressed with all the features on this machine and the quality of the stitches it produces that I have a feeling I won't be needing to upgrade for many years. Would highly recommend the CS6000i!",4 "Love this machine! This is a great sewing machine for a beginner, but it also has enough features so that it will not become obsolete. Easy to set up and get sewing!",4 "Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions I purchased this for my wife. She has been very pleased with it. I originally bought a $500.00 Singer, but it had too many bells and whistles for her. She likes the simplicity of this machine, yet it still has quite a few stitches.",4 "Second one for me!! I purchased this machine last year for my grandaughter for Christmas. I did my reserch to find the best buy for her and after teaching her on her machine, and mine broke, I decided to get the same one.It's simple to operate, very light to lift and I love the needle threader. This is a great ""Go To"" machine.",4 "Great Machine for the Price My wife wanted to start quilting and I did not want to break the bank getting a $1000.00 machine. The Brother CS6000 is great. She uses it all of the time.",4 "This is an AMAZING Machine I must admit, I had not sewn anything in YEARS before purchasing this sewing machine. The manual is fantastic! I was able to follow all of the directions to set up my machine, perfectly. It is amazingly easy to use, even if you have little experience with a sewing machine. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. The low price is just a plus to an already fantastic package. If you are hesitant on what machine to get, and if you were like me and haven't sewn in a long time, this is the machine to buy! I could go on and on, but simply put, this is the machine to buy.",4 "Awesome Buy!!! I did not purchase this from Amazon, but from Best Buys website after doing a lot of research. This machine is BEAUTIFUL. It has an automatic threader, that you must treat with care or otherwise will bend (which I did, but that was completely operator error), the bobbin winder is fast, the entire thing is a godsend. I'm teaching myself to sew and the manual that comes with the sewing machine not only teaches you the correct terminology for all the included accessories, but techniques like gathering, smocking, and the proper needles to use with specific fabrics. The included accessories make this sewing machine an even greater buy. Really, all you need is an idea and some fabric. It is powerful, (I've smashed my finger under the presser foot once trying to sew something I could not sew)and fast when put on the highest setting. It truly is a joy to use. I would recommend this for anyone looking for another sewing machine or for a beginner. Can't wait til I bust out some real apparel with this bad boy!!!",4 "Very nice machine but not overly poweful Overall, I really like this machine. It seemed to get a little slow on some extra thick material but worked fine on other things. It seems kind of lightweight so I was a bit hesitant of putting it at full speed to sew and I did break the twin needle just trying out the stitches that you use with that. The sewing light is quite dim. The decorative stitches don't look great but the basic stitches work and look good. You really need to use quality thread or it doesn't work as well. I really like how easy it is to thread and program in the stitch that you want to use. This is a great machine for a beginner and the manual is great at explaining what each stitch is used for. I like the larger attachment as well for having a greater surface area to sew on as well as being able to remove it and have the free arm for sleeves etc. I did not have any trouble with the bobbin or tension as others have mentioned. All in all it seems to be a nice machine, I did decide though to give this one to one of our daughters for Christmas instead of keeping it. I have other machines that will do what this does but I paid a few thousand more for it. For the money its a great machine. I love sewing machines and have 7 that I regularly use. Some are industrial for faster or heavier sewing but I like to have a little basic one for just sewing clothes. I was really excited to see all of the different stitches and features on this one. I really liked the different speed switch. I liked the several different feet as well as the walking foot, that was a real bonus since I paid even more for just for that on another machine that I had.",3 "the best sewing machine ever and at a great price I just started sewing about 2 months ago, and this is my first machine. I love it. It's much like my mother's Bernina but with a lower price. I've done sewing on canvas, velvet, lace, satin, and organza with no problems at all. The bobbin was simple to learn. The accessories are great including a quilter's foot which is normally sold separately. It's a wonderful machine at a bargain price.",4 "Very pleased! I have not had this sewing machine too long but already do enjoy it. It has great features and is a great machine for any starter. It has made sewing easy. The stitches are great and there are a variety of them from which to choose. It sews at different speeds depending on comfort level which allows for tedious sewing as well as simple straight stitching. Overall it has been great so far.",4 "A fresh Start This product was purchased for my wife and this is her review. I have been sewing for over 30 years, however, I had not been actively doing so for several years because my old machine was not working well. This machine is very easy to use. It has many choices of stitches and I love the fact that it is a self-threader. The stitches are lovely and the computerized system makes everything a breeze. I have not used the button hole attachment yet, but I am sure it too will be a great improvement over my old machine. My only complaint so far is that it does not like to sew over many layers of material, the noise is makes when you want to sew through thick layers is very irritating. I will have to call the company to see if there is something I can do to change that feature. Other than that I am very pleased with my purchase. The price was amazing, too!",3 "Great Machine This machine is everything my wife has expected of it plus more. She does have a little trouble with the LED lighting but she has trouble with all LED. We have already purchased additional accessories.",4 "Glad my old sewing machine broke! I love this sewing machine! It is smooth and quiet and I love all the stitches, they are so much fun! I also really like the drop in bobbin and the self-threading needle. It took me a while to get the hang of the self-threading needle but I use it every time now. I'm not a fan of the cover it comes with because I like the one I already have that has a bottom to it. I like the computerized aspect of it. It took some getting used to but I really like it. This is perfect for a beginner or seasoned sewer. When I sew with it I keep expecting it to have the same problems I had with my other one and I am pleasantly surprised every time! i would recommend it to anyone!",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine I'm just a beginner but I already love this! My sister, who sews quite a lot, was delighted to see such a beautiful, functional machine for me to learn on. The price couldn't be beat. Thanks so much.",4 "Difficult to thread I do like this machine so far - have just had it a few weeks - BUT it is very hard to thread! The little arm that goes up and down is difficult to catch and it takes too long to get started. Wish I had known this as I would have tried another brand.",2 "Great for beginner with enough extras to grow with. I have been using this for about 2 months. I am a beginner sewer in every sense of the word. I wanted to learn to sew and eventually quilt. I didn't have enough money for the big name sewers quilters...(you know who they are..lol) so my choices were limited...so it was a search for the most bang for my buck...and this one mostly got great reviews and came with more accessories than most and price is unbeatable with free shipping. Now that being said...I'm not expecting this machine to hold up for decades like the 1000+ $$$$ machines...but so far I am more than thrilled with what I got for the price.It sews great, easy to use, easy to tread, has more than enough stitches...although an alphabetical stitch should have been included..but I'm nitpicking.Its a dream to take to quilting class its so light and great to learn the basics of sewing and quilting.I know there are several schools of thought on how much machine to purchase just starting out....some say to get best you can afford from a <real> brand...and other say start with a lower priced beginner model and upgrade later....well all I can say is the <real brand> sewer quilter I wanted was almost 8000 $$$ and there was no way I was going to spend that until I felt this was something I really enjoyed and really learned all I could about the craft...so the CS6000i fit my bill perfectly.I'm sure I will eventually out grow this machine as a Quilting machine...because the throat IS small as others have said.....but I plan on keeping it around for sewing projects and piecing squares as it works perfectly for....and in a few years I'll spring for the <real> brand with a quilting frame...but for now it has been a great buy and an exciting journey learning to be creative and artistic.",4 "Fabulous Machine I have been looking for a new sewing machine but, because I am a 'senior', did not want to put a lot of money into one. I do not do enough sewing to justify spending that kind of money. My daughter talked me into sending for this one because of the price and because it was very similar to her expensive Janome.When I received it, I showed it to all my friends and stuck it in my sewing nook. For a couple of days, I didn't touch it, fearful of all the new features. However, since then, I have decided to teach myself to quilt and I am having a ball. I have even sent for 2 more 'feet' from amazon.com, as well as more needles (just in case). Every day I cannot wait to 'play' with my new toy.",4 "My first new machine in over 40 years I inherited my mom's old singer when I was in college (she got a new one) and I used for years! It was made to last. I purchsed 2 new singers for my daughter and neither one lasted more than 4 or 5 years, I was very disappointed with singer. So when I decided to finally update my antique, I read the reviews and decided to go with this Brother.The price was so good I got one for my daughter too.While it took over 10 days to get mine (not sure why it took so long) when it arrived I was instantaly amazed.It works beautifully, and so quite! I especially like the speed adjustments and the self threading needle.Changing stich styles is a breeze, and every stitch seems perfect.I can't speak for how long it lasts yet, but it appears to be solid purchase - one of the best in the past few years!",3 "new machine My decades-old Singer finally died. I needed a quick replacement, but hated to go through the search process and read all the reviews. My husband quickly found this one online; I read the reviews and ordered it. I have to say that I'm very pleased with it! I still keep my manual close at hand, but am needing to use it less frequently, after a couple of weeks. The stitch choices are visible and easy to select. It was a little tricky to get used to the needle threader, but I am SO thankful for that feature! (Hint....it only takes the thread a fraction of an inch through the needle; use your seam ripper point to pull the loop farther out.) I like the cutting blade for sewing threads, on the side of the machine, which assures that the needle won't come unthreaded, since it cuts thread at length sufficient to keep that from happening. It's taken a little time to get used to the foot control (different shape and pressure than my previous one) and the presser foot lifter (on the side of the needle, instead of behind it), but I'm getting the hang of it. I really like the push button to raise and lower the needle. I wouldn't have expected that to be so helpful! I've only used four stitch choices, so far, but I've found them all to work well, and changing presser feet is easy (release button is good!) I've used this for both regular and lighter weight fabrics, and so far, I like it very much.",4 "Not happy Machine locked up after less than 30 days of use. You get what you pay for. Had to have it repaired.",1 "It's easy to use! I sent to my friend as a gift, and she like it very much! So give five star It's easy to use! I sent to my friend as a gift, and she like it very much! So give five star",4 "Great Love the machine it is easy to use and set up : easy instructions for follow..lowest price thru amazon. Would recommend to fellow crafters",3 "great bday gift Can't wait to get working on this new machine. I've been using my mom's Singer from 1970, and this sure is cool. Don't know about any glitches yet, as I haven't had the chance to spend much time on it.",4 "Great deal Great sewing machine and great price. I am excited and can wait to make new creations. I have made some repairs with it.",4 "Disappointed - Buyer Beware After checking many reviews I decided to purchase this machine April 2012. Per the reviews, I was very careful with making certain to properly wind and use the correct size bobbin, install the bobbin correctly in the case, and thread the machine properly as the Brother brand is finicky on those points. All was well for a few months until the needle started ""hanging up"" and the wheel was stiff. The 1st Brother Authorized repair shop I contacted was not very helpful. They said to send it in to Brother and Brother told me to take it to the shop. I called and eventually took it to a shop that is nearly an hour away from home. It turns out the shop was able to repair my machine, but they informed me that the machine is only meant to be used a few times a year on light-weight fabrics. The repair they made was 100% covered since it is warrantied at 100% parts and labor within the 1st year, but after my purchase date in April 2013 Brother will only pay for parts. I was told that the repair they made on the machine would have cost about $200.00 and that it WILL break again. The repair person said that Brother is a good brand, but the machines you buy at Wal-Mart and Amazon are their lower end models and do not hold up to much sewing. As an added note: I bought my daughter an XL-2600i as a beginner sewing machine at the same time I bought mine. She hardly used it, has had experience sewing, and only used it under supervision - it broke too, a different part than mine, but, IMO should not have happened. Hers has been repaired as well, but same story - only meant for use 2-3 times/year with lightweight fabrics. I knew that buying an ""inexpensive"" machine was a gamble. Disappointed and wish these machines would have worked out better.",2 "Excelent price! I love this machine! The price was great! It was everything they promised it to be. I'll be recommending this to my friends.",4 "Excellent machine for beginners My wife loves it, so I love it. She is a beginner at sewing and feels very comfortable using this machine. Works well and has all the features that she needs.",4 "Amazing machine for a great price! This machine is AMAZING! I didn't think the machine would be as high-quality as it is because of the price, but I was wrong. This machine can even handle denim well [one of my main concerns when looking for a machine]. Great product and amazing price!!",4 "So far so good! Came in the mail with no issue and the delivery was free. My husband talked me into switching brands....and I did and so far so good! Lightweight...three speeds....I have not tried all the features.....but it is easy to use.",4 "Very Impressed Lots of extra parts come with it. The guide that it comes with tells you exactly which part you need for the project and type of material. So far I have not had any problems and I do not expect any in the future.",4 "Good product, Good: Product is good, relatively easy to use.Not so good: light is not bright enough; the manuel is confusing because it is not individualized for this model.",3 "Super Machine This compact sewing machine is a real work horse. If you need to mend or seriously sew this machine is easy to learn and the price is a great value. Easy for beginners.",4 "Great value I was looking for a replacement sewing machine. I'm a beginner and didn't want to spend too much money until I knew how much I would use it. This was a perfect replacement machine for me!",3 "Great product! This is an amazing sewing machine for a newbie. It's all computer controlled, you don't even need a foot pedal (if you choose). Haven't had any issues with it so far.",4 "Super happy sewer Exactly as listed and works like a dream.The extra feet and attachments were all included and have all come in handy.",4 "First time novice I purchased this machine never having sewed before. I read the manual and had to make two or three calls to Brother's customer service dept. on exactly how to thread the machine. They probably were laughing inside but they were very helpful and within an hour after I received this machine, I was hemming my pants like a pro. You can't beat the simplicity of this machine.",4 "Easy to learn and use We have had the Brother CS6000i for more than six months. We are infrequent sewing machine users for now but intend to do more sewing in the future.I found the instructions easy to understand and the machine easy to use. The machine is also lightweight and easy to pick up and store. The machine appears to have come with all of the accessories (feet and needles) that an average user would need. Sixty stiches should allow even a frequent user a lot of flexibility.My wife has had previous experience on other sewing machines and says that this one is easy to thread and set the bobbin. The foot pedal responds perfectly. We purchased this machine because of all the little niceties, i.e., the easily accessible and number of controls (buttons) on the front as well as the large number of stitches (our very old Sears had about eight stitches).The only minor improvements that I recommend would be a brighter sewing light and a slightly easier ability to change the foot - both very minor considerations.",4 "a beginner So, I would consider myself pretty much a beginner using sewing machines. This past summer I started learning on my grandmother's old Kenmore. Features about this machine that I love now that I have it are: well, for one all the stich choices, the needle threading feature (so nice!), and the forward and backward automatic button. I give the machine 5 stars because it comes with all the accessories I think would ever need, but I don't really like the case if you can even call it that... it is really more like a hard plastic cover/lid (can't really store anything in it... not even the extension for the table), but it really is a great machine, and the instructions are very easy to read and follow.",4 "Great Machine! I bought this for my wife, who has never owned a sewing machine in her life, and she loves it! The opening under the arm is a little small for doing large quilts, but other than that she loves it! Easiest, most versatile machine she has ever used!",4 "Great product I bought this machine for my Mom 8 months ago.My Mom uses it every single day (with few exceptions), sometimes several hours per day and it works great.Very simple to use. No problems at all.It is not a heavy duty sewing machine, but it works like one, except for very thick fabrics like Jeans.My Mom is very happy with it. I bough a second one for myself.I highly recommend this product.",4 "Should have gotten one sooner I have used my Brother machine now for 2 months and very satisfied. A lot better than my old lotus sewing machine. I just wish I had gotten one sooner. It is an easy machine to use, such as bobbin winding and loading. Setting your stitches is simple, just read your manual. Easy to read directions and illustrations. The only negitive is maybe its a little to light. When I press the button for reverse, a few times I actually moved the machine. But compared to my heavy old lotus that always gave me grief, I'll take the lighter Brother any day. Don't mind sewing anymore!",4 "Not your grandmothers machine Although I've yet to make anything, the practice swatches I played with come out with perfect stitches. Looking at it I feel like I need to go back to school just to learn how to operate it. Once I truly get started with it, I know I will have fun.",4 "New Sewing Machine My rating reflects the activities that I use with my new machine, crafting, quilting, mending, and fun...It is a user friendly modle...",4 "Nice machine! I bought this for my wife and she said it is a very nice product. I believe that it works as we expect. Thanks Brother.",4 "Great Price for this machine I am a novice seamstress with a desire to someday be an ""experienced seamstress"". I have an older model singer sewing machine that is as tough as nails and can sew through anything but as I am getting older - was finding it more and more difficult to see to thread the needle. So I was on a mission to find one with automatic threader that was easy to use. What I got was much more. This machine sews like a dream. I love the adjustable speed controller and the stop and start button on the front. I have made several outfits and quilts so far without any problems. The only problem was when I didn't thread the bobbin correctly and it jammed up. But that was completely user error.I will say that the better quality threads seem easier to work with. So far I have no complaints and absolutely LOVE my new machine.",4 "CS6000i I really like the machine. The only problem I have had is that it is to light and moves on the table while you are sewing heavy material.",3 "Quite a good little machine for the money! I decided to take up sewing again after many years of being too busy. I wanted to buy something that was not too expensive in case I had made a mistake. Turns out to be a great purchase and has provided me with so much enjoyment!",4 "Love it I have used it everyday since I got it . Obsolutely love it....Best sewing machine ... Would recommend it to anybody.",4 "It is everything it is advertised. I received my machine in just a few days, exactly as advertised. I have not had a new machine since 1989 when i had a Singer that cost $1500. This machine so outperforms the Singer. The technology has come so far it is amazing. I am thrilled with it as it will do everything I need if I am mending a seam or making a new Santa Claus suit for the hubby. What a dream machine. I am so glad the old one broke and I purchased this one at 1/10 the cost.",4 "Sews like a dream! I absolutely love sewing since I got this machine. I've always liked sewing but also used to feel frustrated with it a lot. Not any more! :) Before I bought it I was a little worried since I've never had a computerized machine before. I also thought it had more stitches than I needed, but I actually love and use quite a few of them. But even if you use it for the basics, it works like a charm. Glides though fabric like butter, never causes any issues with the thread... I couldn't be happier! Well worth every penny!",4 "Changed my (crafting!) life. My whole life I've done crafts by hand because my experiences with sewing machines were that they were complicated and annoying to learn to use well, with all the stitches and so on (my family had an elaborate but utterly difficult to use machine from another brand, and it strongly discouraged me from bothering to learn to use it, as I grew up).That outlook on things limited the scope of my crafts projects to smaller items, because frankly, who wants to sew a huge thing by hand?Truth to be said, I bought the machine for my family to use but I didn't think I'd use it, it seemed complicated, what with the computerized thingie and the 60 stitches and all.I couldn't have been more wrong. This machine is wonderful, and SO easy to use!! And it sews beautifully, it's just perfect!The quick set-up sheet (for people lazy to read the book) is better if you are used to sewing machines already, but the user guide that also comes with it is extremely well-made, explains everything in detail and made things super easy. With the book, it took me mere instants to put the thread in and start sewing.If I'd known using a sewing machine was that easy, I'd have started much sooner. Now I'm sewing more and more things just because using the machine is so easy and fun. I've been making a variety of sewing projects and having ideas for what else I could make. It's so addictive! I'm so glad I bought this machine.",4 "This is an amazing machine! After doing my fair share of research to get a machine with flexibility around various weights of fabric and ease of use, I purchased this one and am astounded with how easily it operates. I have not sewn since my days in 4-H and always got frustrated with the threading, knowing when to change out the needle, foot, and operating the stitch settings. This machine makes it sooo easy to change your stitches, and the visual display on the front shows you the exact stitches and the display screen tells you which foot to use so there is no checking the manual each time you need to change. The bobbin loads fast and easy, the threader is amazing (for those of you with less than perfect eyes!), and it's a snap to change the pressure foot. Sews buttons with ease (even huge ones). The machine is also surprisingly quiet. My only complaint would be that the hard case actually attach to the machine itself, but really that's not a biggie since it acts more as a dustcover. The table that comes with it (6000i model) is also handy as it has a measuring strip on the top. In an age when many products are flimsy or disappoint, Brother rises to the top in the sewing machine category. This ROCKS.",4 """Case"" is a questionable feature! I got myself this machine for my birthday and I really like it. I haven't attempted my ultimate goal of quilting yet, but I do love the features and the ease at which this machine works. My only concern is that I don't know what kind of case they thought they were sending with the machine, but what I got was a hard plastic ""shell"" that doesn't even fit down over the machine. I lowered the spool knob and unplugged everything and this shell still dangles over the machine. That is the only reason for my rating of 4 and not 5.",3 "love it I purchased my new brothers sewing machine and have not stopped sewing. i have made place mats for my dining room table and now am making 16 pairs of PJ's for all the kids. i love this little machine. It is so user friendly and the book that comes with it helps me alot. I keep it on the side of my machine. the needle threader is absolutly wounderful. The speed control and pedal free are great. I did alot of homework and looked at alot of machines before i purchased this one and i am very very pleased.",4 "Brother Sewing machine Very light machine for transporting to classes. Works well and has excellent features. Sews as well as the much more expensive machines.",4 "Excellent Machine This machine is wonderful. I've only had it for a week and I've already made 3 sets of curtains, quilted covers for drafty vents, and 5 other projects. It is super easy to thread with step by step ""directions"" on the machine so I won't have to dig out the manual if I don't use it for a while. I ran out of bobbin thread and it took less than a minute to take it out, wind the bobbin, re-thread the machine, put the bobbin back in, and start sewing again. I haven't been sewing that long and this machine makes me look like a pro.Changing parts is easy-the foot comes off and a new one snaps on in seconds; the quilting table easily slides on, and all the spare parts you could possibly need are included. I also like the reverse button and ""needle up/down"" button. The machine stops with the needle down (but you can easily change this setting) and the touch of a button brings it up-no wheel to turn. Plus, you can sew just one stitch by pressing the button twice.The only problem I've had is it doesn't like cheap thread-which another reviewer also mentioned. The thread only broke twice (which is 1000 times less than my old machine) but I decided that quality thread was worth the extra few bucks.I brag about this machine to all my friends. I would highly recommend it to anyone doing a little or a lot of sewing. Happy sewing.",4 "Great machine I recently purchased this machine to replace a Singer. My first use of this machine was hemming a pair of jeans. It has absolutely no problem going through three thicknesses of fabric. Looking forward to using it for many years to come.",4 "Back with 5 Stars I bought this to replace my 24-year-old Pfaff, and it has completely revived my interest in sewing.It sews beautifully and is easy and fun to use (after you READ THE MANUAL).I love the light weight, needle up/down button, one-button reverse, speed control, easy bobbin, and quiet operation. I also like to use the little table for almost all sewing, not just large projects.I can't give it five stars because the built in light is pitiful, and my needle threader doesn't work. But I think it is a great value and would buy it again.ADDED 14 MONTHS LATER, January 5,2011: After more than a year of using and enjoying this machine, I would give it 5 stars; and I am convinced there is not a better value available today for a sewing machine. And the needle threader does work -it is a bit tricky to learn and as the manual states, it will not thread very small needles, below 11/70.",3 "Good for Beginners I got this machine to do some small projects. Its a great machine for the price, but anytime I want to sew more than 3 pieces of fabric together the machine beeps and refuses to sew. I have had this machine for about two months and recently the tension has been weird also. Don't get me wrong, this machine is easy and fun to use, but sometimes it just doesn't have enough strength to get the job done.",3 "brother CS6000I sewing machine Love it! It is so light to carry to classes or just around the house. It is very easy to use and the stitches are beautiful. I am so glad I choose this one over the more expensive ones I was considering. This has all of the stitches I will ever need. Good price.",4 "So far so Good! I love my new sewing machine. It is easy to use (for basic sewing so far - looking forward to more complicated things!). It runs very smoothly. The directions are pretty easy to follow. It actually has familiar markings on the guide plate (my last Singer did not!)",4 "Biggest bang for your buck I LOVE this sewing machine! I've used some Singers in a similar price range and they honestly seem flimsy or more cheaply made in comparison...not as sturdy somehow. For the price, this one seems like a really quality machine. My mom has a few higher end sewing machines and even she was impressed. It makes great buttonholes and I've been able to sew through some pretty thick layers of fabric with no issue.I love all the little convenient features that are included as well (i use them all on a regular basis): the clear bobbin cover, the thread cutter, the needle threader, and the speed control. The bobbin winder is easy to use and threading the machine is simple..especially with the clear and detailed instruction booklet included. The only annoying thing I've found is the little tool compartment. Instead of sliding off with the opening of the compartment facing up, the opening is on the side, facing towards the machine, so that you have to hold everything in while you slide it on and off or things will fall out. I end up not keeping anything in it for this reason. It's a small inconvenience though, in my opinion.Personally, I'm not the most advanced seamstress. I sew fairly simple projects with it, but it has taken any fabric or thread in varying thicknesses I've thrown at it so far. Haven't had any tension issues and haven't broken any needles. This machine does everything I need it to do and it does it well....and I really see it taking me far should I want to try anything more advanced. Its an easy enough machine to use for a beginner and a machine beginners could grow with, but it's also just a great machine in general and i don't think those with more advanced sewing skills would be disappointed at all.Highly recommend!",4 "Awesome machine I love this sewing machine! This is my first sewing machine and my mother and I wanted to get one that would be good for a beginner but grow with me as I was able to handle more advanced projects. I'm still on the ""beginner"" side but this machine has so many options to help make sewing easy, it's been perfect for me. It's light, comes with its on case, tons of different feet, quilting table, etc. I also found out recently that Amazon has a foot for this machine that basically overcasts and serges for only $30. I ordered it, we'll see how it works. The reason I gave it 4 stars was there are a few issues. It's pretty touchy with the thread & tension needing to be just right and I find it difficult to get the stitches just right. It might be a ""beginner sewer"" issue though, I'm not sure. Also, doing small ""bags"", it's difficult to get them around the bottom piece (does that make sense.) Other than that, I love it! :)",3 "love my new sewing machine. I have really enjoyed my new Brother sewing machine. My old one was over 50 years and we could no longer get parts to repair it. Always had to have someone to thread it for me because of my double vision. Now I have a machine that can thread itself.",4 "You get what you pay for...not that much. So far I have used this machine to take a beginning sewing class and three totebag classes. I have sewed through cotton quilting weight fabric, nylon webbing, fusible fleece, and home dec fabric. I have also done some applique. The performance of this machine is VERY average bordering on disappointing. Tension decides what it wants to do, bobbin is a bit finicky, feed dogs will mess you up in a heartbeat. The feed dogs are very aggressive and make it tough to get into tight spots or start on a seam when making bags.This machine also has a needle that starts in far left position, which isn't always easy for figuring out seam allowances.After less than 40 hours of sewing on this machine, I regret my purchase and wish I had put this money toward saving up for a better machine.All that being said, I would say that if you just want a machine to use a few times a year or make little fun projects for yourself, go for it. The stitches are fun to play with. But if you are interested in starting a serious sewing hobby or even making items to sell, invest in a machine that will make professional-looking items.",1 "AH-MAZING This sewing machine is wonderful! I love it and it works like a dream! I couldn't ask for a better machine!",4 "I love it I love my Brother sewing machine !Great for the price, offer a ton of accesoriesdoes a great job !!",4 "Brother sewing machine This is a great basic sewing machine. The instructions are easy to understand and the machine runs smoothly. Very nice machine for the price.",3 "Great to Start I'm a very beginner sewer. I've taken 1 class... I bought this machine. I like all the different stitches w/out going crazy. The feet are all marked clearly w/ a letter. when you select a stitch, it tells you what foot you need. Also, the manual has a great table for each stitch, which foot, and what that stitch is good for (hemming, over-lock, decorative, stretch). I find it very easy to use. I've already hemmed 3 pairs of pants (primary reason for the machine purpose) and made a pillow case. It sewed over 3 layers pretty easily, with one layer fleece. The error message all match to an item in the table in the manual ie- E04 will tell you to put the presser foot down before sewing... so you cannot sew w/out it down. At least I couldn't figure out how to override it. The 'automatic threader' isn't what I though it would be (I thought it was really going to be automatic)... but it's very easy to use. the light is bright enough to see, no complaints there. I've also snapped in the table part and it works well. Everything is Super Easy to use. Great to Start with!! I love it!",4 "Sews great BUT very flaky bobbin case and cover, indeed! I'm an experienced seamstress and have used a small Singer machine and a heavy-duty Singer machine before for years. I bought this machine because of the good reviews. I have used it over the last 2 months and sewing different fabric types. It is very easy to thread. Setting different stitch styles, stitch length and width, and winding bobbins are very simple and easy to do. The only problem I have had is the flaky design of the bobbin case and cover. I noticed this from the first time I placed the bobbin in the case. The way the bobbin cover closes made me wonder if it would hold up when sewing. Well, it didn't pop out as I thought until the bobbin case got somehow misaligned while I was sewing and the it popped out. I stopped fast enough not to break any needle and spent some time to get the case back in place. I have never seen the bobbin case misaligned in my previous machines, though in the old machines, it was more difficult to drop in the bobbin. After putting the bobbin case back, I was able to sew like normal though the tension is not that great even with adjustments suggested in the manual. A couple of times, I did get a big chunk of thread jam on the bottom of my fabric for no reason but the flaky design of the bobbin case which seemed to start moving out of alignment.For this reason, I will return the machine and might not buy another Brother machine again.",1 "Best sewing machine ever! I am completely new to sewing with a sewing machine and have never attended any sewing classes. I did some on-line research to look for a sewing machine that could basically do it all, is beginner friendly, and of course affordable. As far as I'm concerned this machine is the cat's meow. It comes with a ton of accessories so that too is a huge plus. It practically sews by itself. I love this machine!",4 "Great, reliable machine! I bought this machine to replace my old Singer as I need a sturdy, reliable machine for my handmade accessories business. I'm sewing a lot and it affects my business if my machine keeps having problems! So this machine has been super so far--I've had it for 3 months now. It has a lot of nice time-saving features like a quick release for changing the presser foot, a really efficient bobbin threading set-up and an easy to use digital display. I love all the stitches that are available to me now too and think it's definitely going to contribute to some new creative output in my business! It's just so nice to be able to sit down and start sewing immediately without having to fiddle around every few minutes with the tension, etc. It runs a little slow when sewing through thick material and makes a loud chugging sound while it's doing it, but it doesn't seem to have any problem with any of the thicker fabric jobs I've had.",4 "Wish I would have replaced my old machine sooner. This machine is great. I'd been so used to my cheap old Singer and all its idiosyncrasies, and a borrowed bottom of the line machine, that I forgot how fast projects come together with a smarter newer machine.I didn't think that push button sewing would be for me, but I LOVE it.My only complaint is that the light is not bright enough; Brother really should have known better. But a task light solved that easily, and I'm really happy with my purchase.We'll see how the durability holds up- I don't have any concerns, but should anything go awry, I will certainly update my review.",4 "Amazing--I had no idea a machine could be this nice! I have used computerized machines before, but this one was unlike anything I have ever seen. It is absolutely amazing! It sews so quietly I can sew during the night right down the hall from the bedrooms and not disturb anyone. I did read the instructions before beginning, so threading was a snap. The bobbin winding and drop-in are easy to learn. The guide and machine make things so simple that I can't wait to get started on my next project! The case and extra accessories are nice, too. Worth every penny.",4 "Good Sewing Machine I really like this machine. I have had it a few months now. It is easy to use, but you must read the manual and follow threading instructions exactly. Once I reviewed the manual, I saw where my threading mistake was, corrected it and no longer had problems with the tension. I have sewn lightweight, medium weight and some heavy weight fabrics. The machine sewed all well. Heavy weight and slippery fabrics you just have to be patient and go slow. That's one of the things I like about this machine, you can select sewing speeds. No more heavy foot on the pedal! This is my first computerized sewing machine and I haven't looked back.",4 "Love! Love! Love! When I decided to take a sewing class, I did my research on different sewing machines. I read the reviews good and bad and found the CS6000i had many great reviews on this site as well as others. I have to say as a beginner, this is a sewing machine I LOVE!!!! I have been taking it to my sewing class and have made my first dress. Very easy to use, love the accessories it comes with, and great for beginners. Cannot say anything negative about this sewing machine and it is one of the best purchases I have made! LOVE MY CS6000i!!!!!!!!!!!",4 "Great machine, will make me a better sewer! I never knew how bad my old machine was until I used my aunt's machine. Ever since then, almost a year, I have been looking for a replacement. After much research, I was surprised to find that this inexpensive machine is the best reviewed on Amazon while other, more expensive machines had bad reviews. I was so happy when I added this machine to my cart and I was not let down when it arrived at my doorstep.The first thing that I noticed was the light weight. It should be very easy to take this machine with me. Second, I set it up in my sewing room and it looked great. I resisted starting right away. I pulled out the manual and read it cover-to-cover, which I highly recommend, especially if you have not had a machine with so many functions before OR if you have never had an electronic machine.Some other reviewers commented that they were unhappy that this did not include a 1/4 inch foot, but you can achieve a perfect 1/4 inch seam with the piecing stitch, I had already ordered a 1/4 inch foot which I don't really need now. After reading the manual, which is very comprehensive, I learned that I will be able to use my sewing machine to make me a better sewer. The stitching is so precise, the machine feeds so evenly, there is a specific stitch that will work best for each kind of difficult of fabric, and it includes all the attachments you will ever need.Good-bye old machine, hello new beautiful Brother.",4 "my new brother cs6000i sew affordable I haven't had a new sewing machine since 1971. I must say they have changed things a little. It wasn't hard as I am not mechanically inclined, to get this machine set up and am using it. The light over the top is led and that is not as bright as the older machines. But I use a floor lamp over the work area and that solves the problem. I am happy that you can just push buttons to sew, and pick stitches, the value of this machine fit into my skimpy budget as the price was perfect at Amazon and that made me the happiest. The machine will be a pleasure to use for the fact that you do't have much to do to sew a nice article. I want to use it often and have some great plans: wish me luck! I havent't sewed in a while, ""sew"", great beginnings! Thanks Amazon for passing on your values to your customers. That is a big plus when I buy something to check the Amazon site whenever I shop.",4 "Great and I'm brand new to sewing I decided this year to learn to sew. After reading many reviews and doing some research I decided on this machine for the price. It was very easy to figure out by reading the instructions and I was sewing my first few stitches in no time. (I'm teaching myself with books) It offers many great stitches and does a lot automatically which I think is very helpful for a new sewer like myself. I have even completed 2 projects in the month that I have had the machine. It does come with a cover that sits over it to help keep the dust off, but it is not a carrying case. That would need to be purchased separately if you wanted one. I'm glad I chose this machine to learn on.",4 "Great machine even for a first time sewer This is my first sewing machine. I was very intimidated at the thought of entering the sewing world. This machine is very easy to use. There are diagrams on the machine to help you thread. The instruction manual is also easy step by step to read. I got the hang of it within a few hours!Pros:Easy to useGreat for first time sewerLots of picturesvery light and easy to move from place to placedigital makes its so much easier to learnmy mom is jealous!Cons:The cover doesn't latch onThe extension table doesn't latch onCame with only 3 bobbinsHappy sewing!",4 "Great value ! All I'd hoped for ! I researched this machine quite a bit and although there were a few negative reviews, I've experienced nothing but positives. I do agree that you have to follow the set-up instructions to the letter, but if you do that it works smooth as silk. I did note that in order for the self-threader to work the needle must be in a very specific position -- it's highest possible. Great value for the money ! Getting free shipping and not paying sales tax saved me a bundle ! I'm going to be able to grow in my techniques and do some special things for my granddaughters annual Easter dresses.",4 "Great Sewing Machine This is a great sewing machine. My mother owns a much more expensive Brother model and this little machine shares many of the same features as hers. I love the simplicity of it and how easy it was to thread as well as wind bobbins. I have no problem with how much light it puts out. Love that you can control the machine with a foot pedal or with the button on the unit. Haven't had a chance to use all the stitches so far but I can say it gets through thick material really well. It comes at a great price and it was an excellent deal in my opinion. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.",4 "love this thing!! If you are looking for an affordable sewing machine that does alot this is the one! I recieved mine 3 days ago and have been sewing non stop... because it's so fun with this machine. I love the needle threader and the fact that it comes with so many different feet and accessories. The only thing is I wish the pedal cord was a little longer but you don't even need it with this if you don't want to use it. It has a start stop button. After using this I wish I had bought the 100 stitch machine!! Super light weight as compared to my old singer. Overall a great buy!!",4 "Works fine so far It arrived in time, works how it's supposed to, it's reasonably quiet (so I can sew late night without bothering my neighbors), all parts were there, overall I am very happy with it.",4 "Excellent sewing machine This machine is a great value. It does everything I need and more. The pack of extra feet and accessories is pretty complete.",3 "Too difficult to thread, feed dogs chew up material , jams up with no apparent reason. I did not use the machine much after it arrived. We were traveling and I did not have time. I have spent the last week trying to get the darn thing to work properly. I find that if you have any trouble seeing small things threading the needle and other frequent activites, is just too hard. I thought following directions by picture should be easy, however the picture is often unclear in that it does not match what I am looking at. My husband has repeatedly stepped in to help. He is a handly fellow and he too had trouble with it. . Using the operating manual trouble shooter section does not seem to help me as each action requires that one follows the pictures. For example getting the bobbin thread looped around a small z shape around to the left side is not easily done. If you guide the thread around the hook (or shaped station) it comes off and you have to repeat all of those problems involved in getting it threaded. . I sewed on the machine for an hour and found that the thread gets tangled in one or more places after brief periods of sewing. This requires stopping, unjamming and re threading everything again, none of which is simple. After dong everything suggested Iand still have the problem of jammed thread or feed dogs seiving up material getting jammed. I wish I had the singer I grew up sewing on. Wish I had kept it but gave in to a family member. I continued to buy Singers over the years. Then I did not sew for years because the kids were gone and I did not need to sew much. Now I would like to sew again. However if I can not work with this one I guess I will give up. I do not wish to spend a great deal of money , I just want a simple to use and effective machine.",0 "Fabulous Brother sewing machine This sewing machine, met all my expectations and more.It will sew over extra thick bumps without any problems, also all the fancy stitches are nice in making & decorating all the Raggedy Ann dolls clothes that i make.Thanks to Amazon for quick service & also to Brother for a wonderful sewing machine.",4 "GREAT IT IS EASY TO USE, AND HAS PLENTY OF DIFFERENT STITCHES FOR ANYTHING THAT I WANT TO DO. I'M VERY SATISFIED.",4 "Great machine for the money Just finished my first quilt and couldn't be happier with it. Must keep in mind that it is light weight and machine quilting near the center of the quilt proved difficult. However, would recommend it unless you are a professional quilter.",4 "Happy to have it Almost a year using my sewing machine is very light easy to carry , really nice present for xtmas .",3 "Love it! Easy to use and figure out. I like that the machine is affordable and has the basic fuctions to get the job done!",4 "Very decent machine, nice features I purchased this machine in November 2010. I use it for running a small children's clothing boutique from my home. I will say, I have been very pleased with it. It is not as sturdy as I would like, but it was affordable and I needed more options than my straight stitch only Juki quilting machine could provide. It took some getting used to, as it is not as sturdy as the Juki nor does it sew as many stitches per minute, but in reality I do not need it to sew as fast as the Juki can go.Pros:Very affordableNice amount of stitchesComputerizedEasy to set stitch lengthEasy to find bobbins (for me, anyway)Cons:Shirring (sewing with elastic thread)- biggest pain in the neck and I will get more into this belowIssues with thread tension, I will get into this below alsoA lot of plastic on the machine (the bobbin winder is plastic, other models have metal, just little things)Hard to find bobbin casePricier servicing (This is for ANY computerized sewing machine, not exclusive to this one)My biggest issues with this machine have been due to thread tension. Let's start with shirring. For shirring with a Brother, you need to adjust the thread tension on the bobbin case, which requires removing the plastic plate off the machine, removing the bobbin case, and adjusting the little green painted screw with a very small screwdriver. This in itself is a pain. The easy fix would be to purchase a second bobbin case and leave one factory set and have one set to the tension needed for shirring. The problem is I couldn't find a replacement bobbin case. I tried local shops, shops in a big city 75 miles away, online... (I finally located one online, but it is not the same part number, so I am a little reluctant to order it.) So having read several tutorials and watched a video tutorial, I tried adjusting the tension myself, writing down how many turns so I could adjust it back afterward. The shirring was still not as gathered as it should be (even after steaming it with a hot iron). My big issue isn't that the shirring didn't work- it's that when I adjusted the machine back for normal sewing... I am now having issues with the tension. I have tried micro adjusting it and the bottom tension is still off and now the top tension is occasionally too loose or tight, even getting tangled on the upper lever. Yes, it is time to have it serviced, so maybe that is just the issue and I hope that with a good servicing and properly adjusted tension on the bobbin case I will be back in business. I do not regret purchasing this machine at all, it is a good machine and as long as you don't need to mess with the bobbin tension, it is very reliable. I have purchased the Brother PC-420 PRW- as soon as it arrives, this one will head to the shop and hopefully in the next few weeks both will be running great. I am hopeful that I can find the proper bobbin case and have one adjusted by a shop to shirr properly.I am pleased with the Brother name (I just purchased a Brother 1034d serger, also, waiting for it to arrive), I just wish they made it a little easier to locate the parts, since Brother machines are notorious for not shirring properly without adjusting the bobbin tension. If you aren't into sewing clothes, then this might not matter for you at all. I have found that as long as I have the proper needle installed, I don't have a problem sewing through several layers of denim, no issues there. Overall, it is a good machine and I would recommend it. In the end, when I purchased a 2nd machine, I opted to go with the PC-420 because it has more options and very good reviews. This machine has comparable reviews, just not as many options.",3 "Great for a beginner! I just recently purchased this machine. I have not touched a sewing machine since the 7th grade (over 30 years ago)! I was able thread the machine, make the bobbin and sew a straight seam all in one night. The automatic needle threader was a little tricky...but nothing a You Tube video can't handle. As I continue to read the instruction manual, I am becoming more comfortable. If I can use this machine, anyone can! Overall, I think it is a great machine for a beginner and I am looking forward to my sewing lessons.",4 "Great Machine in so many ways The price is amazing and it sews beautifully-very easy to thread, lots of great deco stitches... needle up/down and sewing speed adjustment was a must for me however...I am a Quilter and the machine is so light weight I'm concerned with feeding Quilts through and the machine staying put (have not tried the larger Quilts yet). My only complaint is the needle cannot be positioned to the right, center is as far as it goes so a 1/4"" seam is not possible. You will need to order the 1/4"" piecing foot separately-it is not included in the quilting package that comes with the machine. The machine will need to be pampered a bit as most of the parts are plastic-not like the good old machines with metal parts but all in all very happy with the machine so far!",3 "More than I expected I was pleasantly suprised by this machine after some of the reviews I had read. I was in immediate need when I bought this Brother as my old machine just up and croaked in the middle of a dress project. I have had no problems with it and love the automatic needle threader and buttonhole choices. The one thing I did do was buy only the SA bobbins made by Brother for this machine. I have had none of the tension problems I had read about in other reviews. I usually sew one or more garments each week and am very happy with my new Brother. It has more stitch choices than the average home seamstress will ever need or use. I also like how quietly this machine runs. My previous machine was over 13 years old so I was suprised by all the ""modern technology"" like the needle threader and the one-step buttonholes. The price was great too, only about 1/4 of the cost of my last machine. All in all I think this is a pretty good product.",4 "Great for 98% of what you need to do. You can buy this durable and inexpensive machine and accomplish 98% of what you would ever want to do with a sewing machine or pay 3 times as much and get one with the capacity to do the other 2%. For us, it was a new brainer. This machine rules the day!",4 "1st time HAPPY sewer This is the first sewing machine I have ever purchased. I learned to sew on electric sewing machines in home economics class and from my mother, but I found using ""old timey"" machines frustrating. I knew that if I ever purchased my own machine, I would want one that was ""at least"" a little computerized. I have watched this machine on Amazon for over a year, checking and rechecking the reviews on this machine and others (models and brands), and after a year of waiting, I decided this machine was just what I needed in terms of cost and use.I am VERY happy with my Brother CS6000-i after about one month of use. My mother, a ""veteran"" sewer, was impressed as well and has sewed a couple of simple projects on it herself.The ""quick start"" instructions were easy to follow, and the manual is clear and informative on basic sewing needs and knowledge, such as which fabrics, threads, and tension settings to use together.I would recommend this model to anyone looking for something up-to-date, yet for basic sewing.The seller was also prompt, and the delivery was prompt and complete. Thanks!",4 "Great sewing machine, especially for the price. The sewing machine is great. It was easy to set-up, has fantastic features I never expected in this low price range, and most importantly, LIGHT WEIGHT. I can take this machine to class and from room to room with no problem.",4 "Great for Beginners! I'm new to sewing and have used this machine for about 6 weeks. I've only done simple projects with it so far but have had a great experience. My mom is a very experienced sewer for several years and has also played around with my machine and wants one for herself! I can't wait to learn more of the features!",4 "Love the features and ease of use; but have had to have it repaired more than once I really like this machine, all it's features and controls. It's very easy to use, and I've made a lot with it, including a whole stash of cloth diapers for my son. Maybe that's why I've had trouble with it--maybe. More than once I've had major problems with the machine keeping tension, and had to take it to the repair shop. Unfortunately the only Brother authorized shop is about an hour away, and they tended to blame the malfunction on me, telling me not to use a different thread in the bobbin than on the spool... which I never do, I use the same white thread for pretty much everything. So I'm not really sure what to make of it. Maybe just a lot of sewing through elastic and several layers while making diapers was too much for it?? But still, I'd expect a machine to hold up to moderate use like that. Maybe I just got a lemon, who knows.",2 "A Champ I've had this machine for 3.5 years now. I was brand new to sewing when I got it. It has been fantastic! I have rarely been so satisfied with a purchase. It's surprisingly strong and nimble. I've never had a problem with it.",4 "What a Deal! Such a good deal. I needed a new sewing maching quickly as my old one quit working in the middle of a project. I have never owned a Brother. After reading reviews decided to try it out. It is an absolutely wonderful machine. The directions are easy to follow. I love the computerized set up. Just dial your number for the stitch and Presto, it is there. It sews just as well as a $1,500 machine. I trustBrother Co that I bought a sewger less then 2 weeks later. It was at my home in 3 days. Wow.",4 "Sew sew sew I think this is a great machine. Sews really well. I've made a few outfits on this. Excellent doesn't give any trouble.",3 "Well made machine I first bought the brother CE8080prw at Walmart, WRONG DECISION!!!! Then I ordered this one and I am very well pleased!!! It runs smoothly, no rattling. Button holes are great. I love there is a button you can push to start sewing and not need foot pedal. I have been sewing for years and this machine is all I needed. It has all the functions that I will need. Amazon is also the best!!! Great shipping and customer service. No problems at all!!",4 "Great for beginners too! I've just started teaching myself how to use a sewing machine and bought one of the mini ones but out grew it fast and wasn't really worth the trouble of dealing with a snapping thread all the time. I chose this machine because of its features/price/and bonus items that come with it. I'm amazed! While the instructions can be a bit overwhelming for a beginner not knowing sewing machine lingo I was able to figure it out and haven't had a problem since! The multi speed function makes everything so much easier and not as terrifying, ha! It's also quite quiet compared to the last one I had. Threading and spooling the bobbin is a cinch. I'm 100% happy with this purchase and can't believe the great price on it including the extras it comes with.All in all I HIGHLY recommend this machine for beginners and intermediate sewers. (Not sure what advanced sewers require from a machine but I know this does pretty much all)",4 "Everything I wanted for the price I wanted I couldn't be happier with this machine! For less than $200 this machine packs a big punch! It is very easy to wind bobbin, thread, change the presser feet, and navigate the digital interface. It handles every kind of material easily including denim (which I tested by patching jeans - it even made it through the thick seams with no effort!). True to the description it is very lightweight, and this purchase comes with every additional accessory you could want. So far I've used it for patching jeans, making Halloween costumes, and a few general garments. I'm looking forward to trying out more of the features for quilting - the prospect is promising! If you purchase this machine, I know that you won't be sorry. It is worth the money, it is very easy to use, and the user manual is easy to read and covers every troubleshooting question you might have!",4 "Fanastic! This is my 2nd Brother sewing machine & I bought this because I needed something for quilting. It came with a good assortmant of sewing feet (including the walking feet + extension table) & I felt it was an afforable price for a beginner like myself.I am very thrilled with the tiny screen for selecting the stitches & also for customising the stitches. It has an auto setting so you need not refer to the manual all the time. It's a good starting point for adjusting from there. Recommended feet for each stitch is also displayed- this saves time & accidents! The cs6000i is very quiet & very smooth & sews even denim with ease.This machine also comes with an option that I absolutely love! You can sew without the foot pedal. My kids can operate it at the push of a button. And my unco-ordinated girlfriends find it a great intro to sewing. Sadly there is no mention of this in the product specs.The operationing manual is very clear & has a lot of helpful suggestions about sewing uses.The Hard Cover is actually a Hard Dust Cover so beware if you think it's a carrying case from the picture.***There was only one problem- I had a number of skipped stitches & I can tell you I was extremely annoyed & frustrated. I tried everything- cleaning & oiling, changing the needles, the tension, the speed. I used thread I bought at Ikea for my other Brother machine & there were no problems. As a last resort, I tried using more expensive thread(Mettler) & Voila' I had no more skipped stitches. So this is just a note to other potential users.I've had this for months now & I can't help raving about it : )",4 "Great Value for Money! This sewing machine offers great value for the money. Perfect for any beginning seamster or quilter. The inclusion of all the accessories - some of which are upwards of $20 alone - makes it well worth the money, especially when the machine is on sale.One word of warning - it may be necessary at times to oil not the machine, but the walking foot. My husband used the same graphite that he uses on his rifles. After doing this, all the clanking associated with using the walking foot disappeared. Make sure to sew on scrap fabric for a good 10 or 20 feet, or give the foot plenty of time to dry, in order to avoid staining on your work.Other than that one concern, the machine is brilliant. Instructions are clear, extra bobbins are available cheaply here on Amazon, and the decorative stitches are great considering the machine's price. I would definitely buy this product again or recommend it to a friend!",4 "the best machine!! great job guys I received the machine on time, mom is so happy with her new machine to quilting, now she makes nice details in quilting jobs.",4 "Best machine I've ever owned! I've grown up with Singers sewing machines but this is the best sewing machine I've ever owned. So easy to learn - even the one-step buttonhole feature.",4 "Worked for me! I bought this quite some time ago and have completed several different projects with it.I sew as a hobby (toys, clothing, home-goods) and this sewing machine is everything I could need for the price. If you are just starting out and need a machine that will last you throughout your learning period, I highly recommend this one. I feel like my skills have improved quite a bit since purchasing this machine and don't yet feel like I've outgrown it.I bought this after my 35-year-old, hand-me-down Kenmore bit the dust. That was obviously a heavier, heartier, sturdier sewing machine, but the lightness of this Brother model has actually been somewhat of a boon, as I have packed it around to various crafty get-togethers. It's very portable in that respect -- light enough to haul, but not cheap and hasn't broken yet. I have a soft-sided sewing machine tote that straps to my back and it travels nicely!There are much nicer sewing machines available, but I feel this is a good value for the price.",3 "Best Sewing Machine I purchased the Brother CS600i sewing machine about 3 months ago and I love it. I haven't sewn in years because my sewing machine was not fun to use. I found myself fighting with the machine more than sewing. The first day with this Brother sewing machine and I was in love. It does everything from straight stitching to buttonholes with ease. It's very easy to control the speed and just makes sewing a pleasure. I like the needle threader and the ease of changing bobbins. I was surprised at how light it is, making it easy to set up and to store. This machine is worth every penny and then some.",4 "Glad I Bought It This sewing machine is amazing! If you have a basic machine and are thinking of moving up do not hesitate. The touch control is wonderful and being able to control the speed is fabulous. I am using it to make baby clothes, and they are so small that mistakes are obvious; I am so pleased to be able to control what the machine is doing. No tension problems...in fact no problems at all. Best thing I ever spent my money on.",4 "PLEASE **Do NOT buy Brother CS6000i sewing machine!** THIS IS MY FIRST REVIEW EVER -I have had the Brother CS6000i for one month. I decided on this sewing machine purchase after extensive research from Amazon's reviews, Consumer Reports (recommended buy),and several sewing and quilting blogs. The issue of concern regarding the tension was mentioned in some but honestly I thought it was probably operator error. I've sewn for almost 50 years [sound old, don't I?] and used several different machines so I think I know something about what I'm saying. This machine is SUCH a disappointment to me. For anyone that sews daily, you know not having your machine work properly is like not having your coffee in the morning. I have finally resolved the tension issue -sort of- by using a metal bobbin. I had noticed a difference between a full and nearly empty bobbin when stitching initially using the plastic bobbin delivered with the machine, but this latest project did not respond to using the fuller bobbin trick so I resorted to a metal one of exact same size. Well, I'm going to get through it, but I really would hate for anyone else to be as crest-fallen as I am over this purchase. Stitching can make me so content, but this machine has upset my world and work. Do NOT buy this machine.",0 "great for price Very good value and a good machine from a good company. machine will do everything I want and some I will never use.",4 "First time sewing I grew up watching my mom sew, but never tried it myself. This is the first sewing machine I've owned and I love it! It was pretty straight forward to start, just follow all the steps in the manuel. I have not changed the needle or anything complicated just spinning thread around their bobbin and threading the needle and just sewing and playing with the different stitchings.A couple stitchings seem to sew the beautiful stitch patterns on the front and back of the fabric but others only do the back. Or maybe I set up my thread wrong...A couple times the fabric jammed, or the thread, can't tell which jammed first. I read other reviews which said cheap thread will be more likely to jam, but I can't tell which is cheap or fancy thread. I'm a noob.So far I've sewn a pillow case and a shoulder bag. They are functioning fine and I love the beautiful stitches!",4 "complacida Recientemente compre esta maquina para mi mama, y le ha gustado muucho, dice que es muy practica y facil de usar... Recomendable",4 "LOVE IT I was a little leery buying a plastic sewing machine when my nice heavy old machine died out on me. I am so glad I did though. I haven't had any projects that it couldn't handle (granted I don't sew sails or anything heavy duty). I love the speed control for when I'm doing complicated appliqués and need more control. It's nice and light so it isn't so heavy to move around. Can't find anything to complain about.",4 "So far So good! I have had this machine for about a month now but haven't used it all that much. This is my first sewing machine!! I am a beginner and I am very motivated to learn to sew. This machine was highly recommended to me by a seamstress who's worked with many other machines but said this one is her favorite.So far, I've learned how to thread it, wind bobbins and practiced few stitches! I will start a series of basic sewing classes soon and I look forward to learning more and more!!",3 "Amazing, it is so easy for a rookie I have never ever sewn in my life. This machine made my learning experience an absolute cakewalk. The automatic bobbin threading, drop in bobbin, auto needle threader - all of these are very easy to use.The builtin stitches are good. The machine probably includes all accessories that are needed.My country uses 220 V power. The machine works fine with a step down transformer.The only downside which I have observed is that if the fabric is thick and there are two or three folds the motor is not powerful enough to sew that. Otherwise, I am HAPPY!",4 "Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine I purchased this machine about 1 month ago. I absolutely love it!! I was sewing on an old manual Singer 185J (1956?). It took only a couple of days to get used to the basic features and start sewing. Still learning new stitches everyday. It is a fantastic machine and I highly recommend it to anyone.",4 "Maybe I got a lemon?! but overall its good for the price Unfortunately I think I got a lemon!after One week of using this machine, I started to hear a clanking noise on the handwheel and progressively gets worse. I would then turn off, unplug and not use it for a whole day, Next day after a few minutes of sewing, would clank again.. It didn't affect the performance, however it was quite noisy and not a normal sound. Price was great, for the value. I would have been very happy, unfortunately I had to return it. Some stitches did not turn out the same as pictured on machine.... then again, I might have received a lemon. I will try another Brother, but it might be my last. My last brother was also ok for the money as well. Love the digital function! One thing it should have is a last recall memory button. Everytime you turn it off, it resets the stitch function.... very annoying.",2 "good machine for the money This is a good machine, I have had mine for 3 years, but you must not use a heavy weight thread. I piece quilts, & now after 3 years the tension is wearing out& was told by the repair shop that it would cost more than the machine is worth. So if you want a machine that will last a long time get a better one than this.",2 "Just My 2 Cents... I've had this for a week now, I've made 3 dresses, a skirt, a pair of pants and about half a quilt.The only problems I've had have been operator error (must remember to always check that the bobbin thread is really in the tensioner), and even then the solutions were to be found in the manual.",4 "Works great! I'm a beginner sewer and I have to say that I couldn't be more pleased with my Brother CS6000i. I read thru the instructions first thing, which were very easy to follow and had understandable pictures to go with each step. I plug it all in and away I went with sewing my first tote.Some of the features I really like are...the cover over the bobbin is see thru, so you can see exactly how much you have left(my MIL's sewing machine doesn't have this, so its a perk for me, since her's was the first sewing machine i used).Since I'm new to sewing I haven't quite gotten a good feel for how much pressure to put on the foot pedal when I start sewing....(i tend to like to go sloooow) So being able to set the speed for the machine to slow and not have it go any faster no matter how hard i step on the foot pedal is a BIG plus for me.I also like that you don't have to step on the foot pedal to use reverse. You can just hold the button it and it'll go on its own.The LED light is nice and bright, letting you see just what you're working on.A few things that could use improvement.It would be nice if the LCD screen was lite up....The ""storage compartment"" is really just some empty space that just so happened to get labeled ""storage compartment"". It would be better and more functional if it slide out like a drawer.The cover that comes with the machine functions just as it should....but(and maybe this is just me) it would be nice if there was a little space in the styrofoam(there is a layer of 'good' styrofoam glued into the top of the cover) for a spool of thread, so that the cover can be put on the sewing machine while there is a spool on the spool pin.Also maybe it just needs some more use...but my needle threader kinda gets stuck sometimes....and No, I'm not using thick thread or the wrong needle...So far I haven't used any of the fancy stitches...but I'll get around to it. One thing that did impress me was how well the machine did when i put (medium/heavy weight) fabric that was folded three times thru it(handles for my tote). It didn't have any problems going right over the thick fabric.Overall I think this product is perfect for any beginner.",4 "So Far So Good I just got this product about a month ago and so far so good. It was a little touchy at first and was having some major issues with thread. I don't know how many times I rethreaded it but I finally got it to work. It was jamming and having terrible stitches and it was really really frustrating but if you keep working at it, it ill work out. Im not really sure what I did but hopefully I can keep it up! Unfortunately there are some things that can't really be fixed. I was quilting a quillow that I was making and the machine just does not allow for enough space to move things around. It is a very small area between the needle and the machine and that makes quilting extremely difficult. Small items would be no problem but don't get this machine thinking that you can quilt a blanket size easily. I had to stop after only getting a small amount done since my arms hurt so bad. Also for a machine that is geared towards quilting it does NOT come with a 1/4inch foot which is pretty much essential. I just assumed that it did come with one because it came with everything else. But no, it does not. So all in all this is a pretty good machine for the money. If you are just starting out than this is the machine to get. I figure if I am still quilting in a couple of years than I will probably by a nice Pfaff or maybe ever splurge on a long arm.",2 "wonderful I received this machine about a month and a half ago.I didn't have alot of money to spend but needed a better machine for quilting. I went through the reviews and made my choice. I am so glad I choose this machine. I know it's been only a short time but it works wonderful. I'm not sure what some of these people are doing but I haven't had any trouble with threading the bobbin or the needle threader.Obviously they are doing something wrong. I never had a computerized machine before and I thought it was very easy to learn. I do quilting and the different stitches make projects easier. I have had no problems with the thread bunching up. The option of not having to use the foot pedal is great. I particularly like the needle up/down option. So far all and all I think the machine is great for the money.",4 "Brother sewing machine I am a beginner sewer. My mom who has sewn for about 40 years is giving me lessons. I purchased this machine, and she had a very difficult time getting it setup. She said it was very hard to get the tension right.",2 "It works very smooth, I like it! I order it at amazon last weekend and received it yesterday. I just finished a slipcover. It works wonderful. I love the feature of Oversized Table. And the price is not expensive",4 "Superior Machine at GREAT Price - Beats My Expensive Machine Hands Down! I have owned this machine since 2006, and I have been thrilled with it since the first stitch was made! I had previously owned a Simplicity Celebrity that I replaced with a Viking Scandinavia 200. I rarely touch my Viking now. This Brother CS6000i does absolutely everything you need, and does it beautifully! I even free motion quilt with this machine and have gorgeous results. I owned a quilt shop for some time and this was my go-to machine for lessons, shop samples, and every project for the store. I make my kids' clothing, pajamas, and costumes with this; I stitch up quick crafts; I've even sewn heavy duty canvas covers for my patio furniture.It is very easy to thread, and the needle threader is a joy. The stitch selection is very nice. The cover is a nice bonus, but honestly I never use it - the machine is always in use! The feet included are more than enough, but I have found that my other feet from my Simplicity machine are interchangeable (which is a very nice surprise - it saved purchasing a couple extra that I thought I would need to.)The fact that it takes #15 bobbins is also handy. These are relatively cheap and can be purchased at Jo-Ann's, Walmart, K-Mart, etc... My Viking takes specialty bobbins manufactured by Husquavarna Viking and they cost quite a bit. I stay very stocked up on #15's and use a side winder to load them up to keep them ready to go at all times.After six years of heavy use (5-6 days per week, at least 2-3 hours per day), this machine still runs like new. If it ever bites the dust, I will gladly buy another!",4 "Machines for my sewing club I have been sewing for about 40 years and am just getting started as a volunteer sewing instructor for 4-H. After much research and reading many reviews I purchased three Brother CS6000i machines from Amazon.com for my club.I sew contantly, mostly making dance costumes and clothes. This is not the machine I would select for ME as I need a more ""heavy duty"" type of machine. I currently own a Brother Innovis 500D and it is satisfactory for my use, but I would like better. However, the price for what you get is what sold it to me. I gew up and learned to sew on an old Singer, owned my own Singer until it broke, then owned a Brother, a Viking, and a Baby Lock. So, I know a bit about sewing machines.The CS6000i seems to be a great machine for beginners or for those who will give it average use. It also has some nice features for quilters. For my club I wanted something that would be easy and quick for my 3rd - 6th grade students to learn and use. I wanted a one step button hole maker, a drop in bobbin, and few decorative stitches. In addition, I really wanted a computerized sewing machine that would tell my students what foot to use with each stitch selection - however, this ""wish list"" item would be decided by cost. The CS6000i fit the bill and it has the computerization I really wanted for my students. The auto needle threader was a bonus, but is difficult to learn...but works well if one can figure it out. I like it but my 9 year old daughter prefers to thread the needle manually. I have yet to try it with my students - that is for next months classes.One of the machines had tension trouble right away. I rethreaded and changed the bobbin a few times, adjusted the upper tension, with no luck at fixing the problem. Then I remembered reading a review about the thread type. I switched threads and it worked. The funny thing is the other two machines will work with the thread I took out. Oh well, rule of thumb, these machines may not like some types of thread.Bobbin winding. Two of my machines had trouble winding the bobbin evenly. The thread would not go to the top of the bobbin on its own. When I compared the three machines I immediately notice that on two of them the metal Thread Guide (step 1) was bent in toward the machine and one Thread Guide was straight up. It was no surprise that the two machines with the bent Thread Guides were the ones that would not wind the bobbin evenly. My guess is that this piece can bend during shipping or with the cover. This is a really thin peice of metal and it was very easy to move it back into a straight position. Once that was done the bobbins wound evenly. It was a good thing that I had three machines to compare.Inserting the bobbin. Two of my machines insert easily - like it should. With one of my machines I have to make sure the thread catches in the metal part under the first plastic strip (which looks like a long flat toothpick). If the thread does not catch, the bobbin thread will not have any tension and your stitches will never be right. (This is mentioned in the manual with pictures.) I quickly learned how to hold the thread at the right angle to get it to catch. I can also apply a bit a pressure (hold down) to the small plastic piece while inserting the thread and it will catch.The cover. I agree with most reviewers that commented on the cover that it is almost worthless. There is no bottom to it and you can not cover the machine with thread in it. Yet, I have found a way to adapt it to what I need in my class. To save on the cost of thread we use cone thread (more yards for the cost) and I have a cone thread holder for each machine. Since the thread is now on it's own stand and not on the machine I can cover the machine with it threaded (thread and thread stand are on the outside). Obviously, this would not work well if you had to move the machine.This is a light weight machine which means it has a lot of plastic parts. Plastic does not last as long as metal. True, plastic parts do not cost as much as metal to replace, but labor charges are still the same. I don't expect my machines to last more than 5 years - either due to plastic parts, computer wear, or student use. It comes with a 25 year warrenty, but look at what that covers. The real warrenty is 1 year, just like many other machines. When this machine breaks it may be more cost effective to replace than to fix. Remember, just like a car, keep mantainace and cleaning fees in your budget. Your machine should last longer with proper care and mantainace.I gave the CS6000i five stars because I think it is a great machine for the price. When the club can afford it we will purchase a 4th machine. For my sewing club I think the Brother CS6000i is the perfect fit. However, time and use will be the true test. It would be great if everyone could update their reviews a year or two later.",4 "No more messed up projects I bought my first sewing machine about 5 years ago. It was great at first and then I started having major problems with it. A few weeks ago it finally gave out on me and I bought the CS600I. So far so good. I've been able to design and sew quite a few projects with it and look forward to learning even more about it in the future.",4 "Great little machine for the price I bought this as a first-time sewer to reupholster a couch. I taught myself to sew on this. It worked great and was easy to use. It has lots of different stitching options and is fairly intuitive.",3 "Review of Brother CS6000I machine I found this machine to sew pretty well for the overall cost, I was very surprised!I want to purchase one of those items to keep the foot control spotted on the floor, it seems to move around a lot for me.I was buying a machine just for fixing things, and to do quilts, not really to make clothes at this time. When it wouldn't sew just right the tension seemed to be pretty simple to figure out, I have sewed a lot in the past, but not just recently. The biggest con about this machine is the light, not bright enough for sure, not like my metal machine from many yrs past. I use an extra light to see. Oh, I have researched and did not buy one of those plastic cases, I have seen a lot of people said they don't work well. I found a case which looks like a rolling briefcase at a Joann's which works real well, just have to be concerned about getting the right size for the machine you purchase,all the parts fit in very good, other than that I feel it's a good machine, only bought in Dec.2010 still am learning all that it can do.",3 "Works great. The sewing machine has been great to me so far - I have had it for a month or so and it's done what it needs too. I love the numerous stitch options.",3 "So far it's great! I love this thing. It's got the stitches already programmed into the machine so all you have to do is select the one you want, and go! So far I've had no problems with it and I'm not sure how it stands up to stitching together thick material like making a blanket, but I'll add on to this review when I do.",4 "Great machine for novice! I purchased this for my 10 year old daughter and she has truly loved it. She can operate it without any help and has made lots of wonderful crafts on this machine. I highly recommend it.",4 "Love it! Haven't used it tons but love it!! no jams or anything. so many possibilities and options at a fantastic price. very light and pretty quiet. i would definately recommend. and easy to use too.",4 "sewing You will get a big bang for the buck.It's light weight and has lots of power.Comes with easy instructions.A whizz to use.I would have liked a few more accesories.Great for quilting.",4 "Great machine for the money Great machine for the money. Has plenty of stitches, top loading bobbin, and many other features that make this machine easy to use and reliable. Great for beginners and experienced sewers. It could have a few more feet included.",4 "Good machine for a decent price I got this machine to replace a Singer quilter that broke. I like it. The only complaint is that being digital, the pedal doesn't have the gradations of speed that an analog machine has. Lots of neat features. I especially like that I can reposition the needle for straight stitching. Can't handle quite as thick of a pile of fabric as the Singer, but close. Much quieter than the Singer.",4 "I love this sewing machine I'm a beginning sewer and this was a pretty straightforward machine to figure out. Good starter machine. It's got plenty of stitches for the beginning sewer and is working great so far.",4 "Oh Brother It's a little soon to write a review, but from the time I've used it, it has been a great little machine...My old machine weighs a ton and is difficult to take to quilt classes so this will be great, in fact it is so light I was a little concerned about it being made cheaply, but so far so good. it's pretty easy to figure out directions. The speed governor is in a bad place, cause I accidentally hit it and changed the speed a couple times, was pushing all the way on the pedal and couldn't figure out why it was so slow, and one other time I pushed it to the floor and it went from 0 to 60 in less than a second, all because the button had been pushed from med. speed to either fast or slow, it kinda slides too easily.",4 "Costumes Complete I desperately needed a new machine to replace my now unreliable old Singer so that I could sew costumes for my children for an upcoming play. Right out of the box I put this machine through the paces from jersey knit, to tulle, faux fur, and felt this machine was a dream. I couldn't be happier.",4 "NICE!! Great machine for the price!! I use it frequently and love it. Just read the manual and watch the video to help you trouble shoot. I believe I'll get many years of great use from this machine. I love the choice in stiches as well. I am working on a quilt and can't wait to use some of the quilting features on this machine. Hopefully thoses features will be just as easy to use. Thanks, Brother, for making an easy-to-use machine that doesn't break the bank.",4 "Great value This is a great value for so many features. It comes with all accessories listed and so far there have been no trouble or problems. It has already hemmed heavy pants and made one teddy bear. The heavy pant material and fake fur were not a problem for this machine. You do need to use the SA156 Brother bobbins. Other class 15 bobbins may be too small in diameter to work correctly. Free shipping was very fast and it arrived 3 days earlier than expected, and on a Saturday!",4 "Such a fabulous product!!! I ordered this machine yesterday around 2 pm and this morning at 11 am it was on my doorstep!!!! Amazon really did a great job of delievering exactly what I wanted way ahead of time!This product is amazing and unlike any sewing machine I've had before. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a high quality machine for a great price.Go get yours now!!",4 "Excellent product ! Bought this machine for my wife. She is really happy with its functions. I was amazed on how easy it is to stitch on this machine !",4 "Love it I received the product in a timely manner and it was actually better than I expected. The machine itself is light weight and easy to handle. Sews great and I love that it came with quilt walking foot, cover and additional sewing foundation. Highly recommend it. Can't beat the price.",4 "Useful machine I bought this sewing machine for my wife, and she is glad with its versatility and how silent it is. No problems so far. She knows she has to learn how to use it, step by step.",4 "great machine i love this sewing machine. it does everything and more. sews like a $500 machine, glad I bought it.",4 "Excellent bargain, quality, features My friend got this as a gift and I pitied her at first. Surely such a flimsy plastic machine could not compare to a ""real"" machine like my heavy-duty Singer and Bernina machines that I've been using for over 20 years. But, as we practiced on her machine, it turns out that it was much easier to thread and use than my professional machines. Not only did it come with all the feet and attachments for doing anything you could possibly want with quilting and clothing (walking foot, embroidery foot, button-holer, zipper and hem feet and more), but the attachments are very easy to swap around and use too. After a few weeks of borrowing her machine (to make sure it was working properly, you know), I ended up getting one of my own! Then another friend saw mine and got the same one too! So now the three of us are doing all sorts of quilts, costumes, clothes, and crafts with this machine. PROS: an extremely easy-to-use and well-written manual, ease of threading and adjusting things like tension, ease in swapping attachments for different purposes, a nice table surface for larger pieces, an excellent light, and oodles stitches and features without them getting overwhelming or hard to find, absolutely excellent value for the money, good for beginners who aren't sure if they want to invest in a higher quality machine, but still good enough for pros who want quick and easy. CONS - Although the three of us have had absolutely no problems with our machines after a over a year of heavy usage, they still FEEL flimsy and like they won't last. Perhaps impressions are misleading. Like all other machines in this price range, the needle is too close to the body of the machine, making it challenging to do quilting on large quilts as bunching the quilt within the arm of the machine can get tight. As other people have noted, cheap thread makes trouble on these machines. For quilting and piecing on cotton fabrics, we use King Tut, Sulky, or Coats&Clark 50 or 60 wt 100% cotton threads and have had no problems. I've gotten some bunching or tangled knots when using cheaper poly threads. There is no way to adjust the bottom (bobbin) tension, but I also haven't needed to. I've just never had a machine that you couldn't before. If you are doing super-delicate detailed work, the stitches are ever-so-slightly uneven. By this I mean that stitch length can vary by ~1 mm between stitches in a line. This is completely unnoticeable at a distance of 2 ft or more, but if you are a perfectionist or competing for the #1 spot at a quilt show, then the more rock-solid stitch patterns of a more expensive machine like a Bernina might be for you. The case is decent for storing in a closet, but you have to remove the plug to put it on, so if you leave your machine out all the time and just want to cover it, you'll need to buy/make yourself a different case. I also wish the table extension would somehow fit inside the case instead of being a separate object. The advantage of more professional (generally $1000 and up) machines is that they have PERFECT stitching and tension adjustment and you can adjust things in very precise ways. Most people will never want to have that level of control - they just want to sew clothes or quilts or crafts together quickly and easily. The added features of my expensive machines are so minor, that I find myself using them less and less. Even if the Brother wears out more quickly, I would have to go through TEN of them to get to the price of even the cheapest Bernina. The only things that I have HAD to return to my nicer machines to do in the last year is some delicate embroidery on silk for a flower-girl dress and when I was quilting the center of a queen-sized quilt (although that was a stretch even for my Singer - for quilts that size you really need a long-arm machine or send them out to someone to do for you).",4 "Believe the bad reviews. I worked on this machine for about 8 hours before giving up and returning. I am an experienced seamstress and sell much of what I make, primarily appliqued fleece baby clothes. The fleece didn't feed well through the machine, stitches were skipped, and the top thread looped and tangled on the wrong side. I contacted the manufacturer and tried all suggestions - their final advice was to return to the dealer. Too bad the machine had some nice features. The decorative stitches were clumsy looking however.",0 "Not as good of a deal as it looks like!!! I bought this sewing machine last February after I read the reviews on Amazon and I thought that this will be good for easy sewing at home. I am a seamstress and I also have a very good sewing machine that I use constantly, this one I bought just for the different stitches. I haven't even used it that much until last week when it broke down completely. It was probably defective from the start, (my husband fixes appliances and he looked at it and couldn't believe how cheaply made this is) and thinks it had a problem from the start when I bought it. I am very disappointed with it because I've had problems constantly with the thread breaking in spite of doing everything right and using the right needles. If you don't have the expensive good quality thread, good luck sewing with this one. I want to warn people that this is not as good of a deal as it looks like!",1 "Service Required On Day 1 I purchased this machine a week ago, and it arrived last night. I spent last night familiarizing myself with the machine and manual. Today, I sewed. I was highly impressed with the stitches. My old machine was not great, and more of a headache than not. This machine ran smoothly, the stitches were perfect, and it was quiet.Or, was until it started jamming up, locking up, and giving me constant E6 errors. Customer service was no help the first time. They simply referred me to a set of pages in the manual and got me off the phone, after asking for ALL of my contact information- phone number, mailing address, email address- they even asked for fax info!I tried what they recommended (which was limited to asking if I had done what was on pages 57-58, and when I said no, he told me to try it, and call back, then hung up). The recommended action, cleaning the bobbin casing and race, did not do anything. I called back, and was told it was a service problem, and to take it into a dealer.It would be free to fix, but would take 2 weeks minimum, depending on the issue. I've had the machine less than 24 hours, and it needs a service call? That's shoddy workmanship. If this is typical of Brother, I have no desire to own one. Mine is being returned, and I'm going to go with a Singer.",0 "Love this machine! This is the second Brother sewing machine I have had. The first one was a cs8072 model that cost under $200.00 and worked like a dream for many years. I used it pedal to the metal every day and it finally wore out. I plan to take it in for service to see if it can be saved...but in the meantime, I ordered the cs6000i and it arrived in less than a week. It is very much like my last one but came with a quilting foot,a walking foot and a large platform! Great in all aspects. I also love the needle threader and free arm for small areas. For the money these little computerized Brothers far exceed my expectations! I suggest if you do have any problems, please read your owners manual, and use good needles and good quality thread. Brother Deluxe Electronic Sewing Machine - CS6000i",4 "It just arrived today Editing review to add that Brother responded to my letter asking about the missing presser feet, and I've received the feet.My last machine was a Brother refurb. It lasted five years, through about 40 quilts, so I was ready for another Brother.I like this one. It's similar enough to my old one that threading and bobbin winding were easy to figure out. However, I'm not crazy about the LED display and stitch selection feature. I've already broken one needle -- after setting the needle position to accommodate the presser foot I wanted to use, the needle broke on the presser plate below. I'd like to be able to use the 1/4"" foot that I used on the old machine, but I can't get the needle positioned correctly.The motor is much quieter than my old machine, but there's a click with every stitch. Anyone know if that's to be expected? Or am I doing something wrong?I love the light weight!Edited after using the machine for a couple of weeks: I've had a couple of issues with thread tension staying where I want it. I'll get the right setting, sew for awhile, and whoopsadaisy, without making any adjustments, the tension needs adjusting.I wrote to Brother almost 2 weeks ago asking about the clicking noise, and to let them know I didn't get two presser feet that were supposed to come with the machine. I sent the proof of purchase, and I even copied the page from the manual and circled the presser feet that were missing. No response yet.I've had to add light in my sewing room -- the lights on the machine aren't bright enough when I'm working with dark fabric.Other than that, I'm still pretty happy, but when I can afford it, I'm going to test sew on a Bernina or Husqvarna.Also, the stitch that's supposed to mimic the look of hand quilting doesn't look like any hand quilting I've ever seen.",3 "Horrible Buy I have had nothing but trouble with the machine since I bought it. I used it only a few times and it started breaking needles. I looked in the manual and it said that the bobbin case was scratched and so I bought another at $35.00 and that did not work. So I decided to see if a professional could help. Well he did for a short time and then it started having the same problem. I spent $80.00 to have it fixed the first time and decided to take the next $80.00 and apply it towards another machine instead of getting frustrated again.",0 "had to return TWO of these due to defective buttonhole.... Very disappointed. I am a seamstress & neither time did the automatic buttonhole maker work. It's computerized so no part to replace, it just ruined 3 different coats I was making. The stitch was wrong, didn't go the right direction, VERY hard to fix a messed up button hole, hard to rip. Very frustrating. Got a refund, new replacement sent only to have an even worse button hole. UGHMy bad luck or faulty product?? If you don't SHIR (which it also won't do well at all) or make button holes, then go ahead, this machine is fine for the price. If you need all the features to work, avoid it.",0 "Brother 60 stitch...very nice I used to sew all the time. I now only sew occasionally and had been ""putting up"" with my old Kenmore sewing machine for that reason. It was a great machine in its day, but that was over 30 years ago;-)Anyway, I decided that the price was too good to pass up and I want to start sewing more. I was so busy over the holidays that I just had a chance to set up the Brother Computerized sewing machine and have the following to say:1. I was amazed at how light this was compared to my old machine2. It worked wonderfully on my first project, a set of drapes for my mother-in-law3. It was very easy to use, and great instructions.4. Loved all the attachments/feet that came with it as well as the ""extended"" sewing surface.5. Great deal for the price.The only negative I might have is that the light could be brighter. I was sewing in a well lit room, but the light on the machine is not very bright.Otherwise, this is a great little machine for the money.",3 "Nothing but problems This machine is packed with a lot of bells & whistles and looks promising at first glance, but when it comes to plain 'ol straight stitch, for some reason the machine can't handle it.I don't know if I just received a defective machine or if they're all like this, but it would not produce a healthy looking straight stitch. The thread kept looping on the reverse side of the fabric. I tried adjusting the tension to every available setting - didn't help. I changed the bobbin, I've rethreaded it numerous times, I even changed the needle. Nothing helped.Besides for not working properly, the machine is also made very cheaply.To open the bobbin door you have to tag on a little plastic catch which I'm sure will break in no time. The door itself is a thin piece of plastic that comes off the machine instead of sliding to the side. Every time you need to mess with the bobbin, you need to fit the door back in (that is if you don't loose it while it's off).I was very much looking forward to using this machine but it turned out to be a big disappointment and I will be returning it.",1 "Wife likes sewing machine. My wife likes this machine that replaced a much heavier and hard to use Pfaff machine. After too much frustration, we threw the old machine in the garbage.My wife is not a heavy sewer, but needs to hem pants and skirts from time to time. After reading the minimal instructions, we figured it out within an hour. So far, she has hemmed three pairs of jeans for me and a couple skirts for herself.The machine would be easier to use if the LCD screen showing type and length of stitching was back-lighted.pjs",3 "Great sewing machine My wife looked at many machines at many stores. This Brother model best met her needs. We compared prices at many stores and websites. Amazon had best price and most ""extras"", including free shipping. Machine arrived in perfect shape. Machine works very well. Wife very happy with it.",3 "Great little machine I am happy with this miachine. My only complaint would be that I cannot figure out how to use the automatic needle threader. I wish there was a video to demonstrate its use.",3 "Great machine for money!!!!!! This is the greatest computerized sewing machine you will ever get for your money!!! I did my research on line and found this machine rated as one of the top machines. It has all the bells and whistles -- self-threading, quilting arm, thread cutter, and even catches it's own bobbin thread!I'm not a die-hard sewer, but like to dabble with small projects. My old machine made all my projects so difficult. This machine makes it a snap!You gotta get this machine if your in the market for a new sewing machine!!!",4 "I LOVE this machine!!! I am VERY new to sewing. I did a lot of research & this machine seemed to have the most options for the price. I was a little reserved until I used it. I know almost NOTHING about sewing. I had a woman demo a $300+ machine in a store & this has ALL of the features that she showed me & more. It is VERY user friendly. I read the instruction manual {which I usually don't do on things}. It was very helpful. This sewing machine is very lightweight & easy to move around. I have made quite a few projects & they turned out perfect. This is a great machine & I don't think that you will regret buying it!",4 "Great product This sewing machine is my first machine. I think it does exactly what it says it will do. I use it for sewing on cub scout patches and awards, and for quilting.",3 "bobbin problem i do not like the way the bobbin fits it keeps popping out and breaking my needles the stitch is good but i have to keep threading the machine and that is a problem i hav had the machine for about 4 weeks and i have used 9 needles which is not very good at all",2 "Great machine, but a bumpy start This really is a great machine for the price, but it took a while to figure out why the bobbin wouldn't set properly. Turns out the manual was not clear and I was doing it wrong. Now that I've got it figured out, I have about a 90% success rate with the bobbin. Unfortunately it still gets completely tangled up every so often. I have wound several different bobbins (ALL specifically for this machine) and tried them all but eventually they all tangle. But I'm still happy with the ease of use and amazing variety of stitches.",3 "I'm loving it! I have been using this Brother for over a week now and I am loving it. I have had no problems what-so-ever. I made a small Sun Bonnet Sue Quilt, so that I could try out a lot of the embroidery and heirloom stitches. What a wonderful trouble free job. I would recommend this machine to anyone. Great value for little money.",4 "Good basic sewing machine Good basic sewing machine. Very quiet. Some problems with thread tension. Recommend it for basic sewing.",3 "Not reliable I have a Euro Pro that I love but in the middle of making teacher gifts it stopped working. Well I took it to the repair shop and it just needed a good cleaning. Well in the mean time I need to finish bags I started. So my husband says, ""I'll ask my mom if you can borrow hers."" So I got to borrow her Brother CS-6000i. It was still in the box. She hadn't even taken it out yet. So I'm sewing away and it stops stitching. I only had time to half way finish one bag. I've done everything the book says to try for trouble shooting. Nothing is working. I'm just so disappointed with this machine. I called by dear MIL and told her about it. She asked me to write this review for her because she bought it thinking it was a good buy from reading all the other reviews. Don't make the same mistake. You get what you pay for. Buy a Euro Pro or Janome. They're so much better.",0 "You get what you pay for! Not worth the time & hassle! When I was shopping for sewing machines, I strongly considered this at first then I went ahead & bought it because I was sold on the fact that it cost $160 plus it came with all sorts of accessories as well as the protective carrying case.I'm sad to report that I've only used this machine for 5 hours & I sent it packing! I may be a beginner but I referred to the user's manual (read & re-read many times) and followed it to the T in addition to going to YouTube to find any tutorial for the same make & model of this item just to make sure that I feed the Bobbin as well as the upper thread correctly. In the beginning, I used a thinner cheese cloth type material & the machine almost ate it a few times. Here's the performance pattern: I would feed the cloth & then it would sew for 3 inches then I'd take it out. When I'd feed it again, it would go a little bit longer...about 5 inches or so. Then once I'd feed it again, it would get stuck & a lot of thread would gather at the back which tells me it'a bobbin issue. I've used the manual bobbin feeder initially so I decided to try the automatic bobbin feeder & see how it turns out. Much to my chagrin, it happened again- my material would get stuck after the 3rd run.So then, I figured I'd give another benefit of the doubt by using a flannel material since I needed to mend my flannel pajamas. This time, it just got stuck in one place & the machine pulled a chunk of material! Luckily, I was able to untangle the whole mess & there was a bunch of thread that gathered in the area! This machine may come with a lot of accessories but what good is it if you can't even use it?Nonetheless, I returned it and with Amazon's great with customer service they issued the full refund for the item. In summary, spend a little more & get the Janome instead which is exactly what I did because this machine is not worth all the hassle & aggravation!",0 "Misfortune I bought this machine in 2009 for my wife for Christmas. No matter what she does, it always breaks the thread. I am so disappointed. Why couldn't she have had a good experience with this machine.",0 "cheap in price, don't expect it to last I bought this for my wife, and it broke soon after. If you have the money go for something more durable",0 "Smoking sewing machine... I was so excited to try out my sewing machine after making a careful choice, reading heaps of reviews... But when I plugged it in (I live in Australia) it smoked and sizzled! There should be some kind of warning that US voltage is SOMETIMES different to Australian, I've never had this problem before! :( I wouldn't recommend purchasing this machine if you live in Australia because I've also since found out it's extremely hard to have it serviced as it's not on the Australian market. Last time I buy myself a birthday present online :(",0 "discouraged I bought this machine a little over a year ago and it's been at the repair shop twice. When I get it working, I'm happy. But I spend more time fidgeting with the machine than actually doing projects. Maybe I need a more heavy duty machine? I'm just bummed that it hasn't worked out.",1 "For my Wife With the Holiday season just ending my wife has not been able to experiment with this yet but once everything is put away I expect to not see her for blocks of time until she masters this. Shipping was great, had it weeks before Christmas.",4 "Stiching problems? The machine makes a loud clicking noise, and then the thread gets all tangled up inside.",1 "More than what I bargained for! I love my new toy! And for less than a hundred bucks... I am not mad at them! It is not very heavy and easy to operate.",4 "ok, good product It is a good sewin machine, I do not really know to much about it, but it is good to me",4 "Best of 60+ years of sewing. As an old lady who has had MANY sewing machines starting out with a treadle machine in the mid-1940s, I was absolutely surprised at the quality of this machine, which I bought to supplement my extremely expensive top of the line sewing/embroidery machine. It is simple to use. It has features I have only found on much more expensive machines such as needle down, press a button to sew instead of using the foot controller, and variable speed. The assortment of stitches are especially nice; I love the 1/4"" setting for patchwork. The accompanying little table works great once you adjust the feet to fit whatever table you are sewing on. The machine is light, but it doesn't scoot around (I have a piece of that plastic shelf liner under mine). It may be nice for patchwork, but it would certainly not be able to handle quilting a whole quilt because the harp is too small. (Actually, no home sewing machine will handle a whole quilt; ask me how I know!) I do quilting by blocks or sections so this is not a problem for me. I wonder if the people who report thread ""goobers"" and tangling in the bobbin area are being careful that the bobbin and top threads are pulled to the back of the presser foot and that you do NOT start stitching off the fabric; make sure that the needle will enter the fabric as it starts to sew. Also, taking reinforcement stitches at the beginning can be a problem unless you hold the bobbin thread and top thread gently as it starts to stitch. Also, the last thing you want to do is fool with the tension. It should be set to a little bit before or past #4. The only cons that I have found is that the decorative stitches cannot be mirrored and the needle threader handle comes down a bit too far. I have found that one gets used to that. Beware of videos on YouTube which purport to show how to use this machine! One is so wrong that I wonder if it is supposed to be a spoof! My bottom line is that you cannot go wrong with this machine, especially for the unbelievably low price. I predict that this computerized machine will become the ""Singer Featherweight"" of the future.",4 "It's stupid proof! I have always wanted to learn how to sew and I finally have someone to teach me. So I decided to go ahead and buy myself a sewing machine. I didn't want anything too expensive since I am a beginner but I wanted something that I wont need to upgrade for a while. After a lot of research I finally decided to go with this model because it sounded like it was the best for the price. I just got it today and I must say I definitely feel like I got my moneys worth. I haven't had any lessons yet but thanks to the easy to follow numbered steps on the machine I was able to set it up and start practicing and playing with the different stitches in about 30 min. During my first attempt the thread did bunch up under the fabric but I adjusted the tension and speed and that fixed the problem. I am so excited to see what more this machine can do. So many possibilities! I would definitely recommend this machine to any beginners.",4 "GREAT sewing machine - Brother CS6000i I had not had a sewing machine for several years, so when I wanted to start sewing again I was looking for a well priced yet versatile machine. Did I ever get it! This lightweight little machine has allowed me to make anything from small crafts, doll clothes, stuffed animals, to quilts. I think what most impressed me was the ability to quilt. It had everything I needed; walking foot, quilt guide, flat bed extension, ability to drop the feed dogs for free-motion quilting, I was so impressed! I did not have to buy one additional accessory to complete my first quilt on this machine. I've only had the machine 6 months but I have not had any problem with thread tension or bobbin issues. Every project has come together just fine with this little machine. In addition, the manual is excellent. Easy to read, great explanations on using the various features of this machine. I also really like the display window that tells you what foot to use with what stitch you've selected. The variety of extra accessories that came with this sewing machine was outstanding as well. I look forward to many hours of fun using the Brother CS6000i.",4 "Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine I purchased the Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine as a ""spare"" sewing machine to take to classes, and once it arrived at my home and I tried out the different functions/foot attachments I then absolutely fell in love with it. This particular model is lightweight, so anyone having back problems should be able to lift and carry it around with ease and comfort. The instruction manual is extremely well demonstrated and worded. The CS6000i comes with all the attachments one would ever need and the adjustable extension table can easily be placed on or removed with ease. The operator can use this machine with or without the footpedal, and this aspect was actually another reason I purchased it. After sewing all day, ones foot can get tired, and the foot free application is definitely a plus. Another plus feature is the hard plastic cover that easily slips on and off. The variable stitch width and length is easy to read on the LED light, in addition the LED display also shows the user what foot to apply for any one particular pattern stitch you are using. I found the CS6000i quiet, lightweight, easy to use, and right now I am considering using my Husvqarna/Viking Lily 555 (which happens to be a very reliable, heavy, and expensive sewing machine) as a spare instead of my main sewing unit. I've got no complaints, only compliments, and would highly recommend this to a beginner, intermediate, or advanced sewer. Another thing, is the Brother Customer Support Team, is top notch and always there for you. A plus all around!!!",4 "Slanted pull through machine This is our first machine in quite some time and it all started out great. We love the features and ease of use is a big plus.That being said, we now have a problem with the machine drawing fabric through at a diagonal slant. Somehow, the stitches come out straight but we have to work at a diagonal which will be very difficult for larger projects or tight corners. The fabric also will 'bend' and curve itself from the force of a diagonal pull and straight stitches.If it weren't for that problem, we would probably go for a 5-star review as the features are nice and the machine is easy to maneuver. At $160 online, this machine is a good buy...now to fix it!",1 "awesome sewing machine I bought this sewing machine to get myself started on sewing, as I had not had any experience in sewing before and had only a portable small sewing machine that I thought would be enough for my minor alterations and repairs, but I have to say that the CS6000i is just so awesome, even for me that I had not had any classes or attended any workshop, it just makes sewing something fun and lets you focus on your creativity rather than the hassle of poor stitching or threading mess of other sewing machines. The manual is pretty self explanatory and it has so many different types of stitches that you just have to make your mind on what would be the next thing you want to try...I am having so much fun and thinking of having this for long years to come. Worth every penny!",4 "Wonderful machine I have a friend who used my previous Brother machine at a workday, and she asked me to find her one. I have had great experiences with purchasing through Amazon, so I started there. I found this CS6000i and decided that I wanted that one myself. It has some more advanced functions than my ES2000. She is perfectly happy to buy mine as she just needs a very basic machine. She has sewn on it and is comfortable with it. The CS6000i arrived today, and I can't be more pleased. It is just exactly what I wanted....a backup machine to take to quilting Workdays. It's light, quiet and sews like a charm. It came with a hard cover (which my ES2000 didn't have), a portable table attachment and an even feed, multiple speeds, more stitches than I will ever need, and the face of the machine is very similar to my BabyLock embroidery machine. All of my ""extras"" will fit this machine. I couldn't be happier. I have a rolling carrier to fit this machine and I will pass this hardcover along to my friend. I find the Brother products very user-friendly and have been very pleased. At this point I will also say, before you purchase any notions from a dealer, check out Amazon's prices. I recently purchased a 1/4 inch quilting foot from a dealer for $24.99, and I found the identical foot at Amazon for 77cents. That's hard to believe, isn't it? But it has already arrived, and it is identical. So I paid almost $6 for shipping, so what. Still a deal!",4 "Love Love Love this Machine! I can't believe the quality of this machine for the price. I've had my machine for about 9 months and have had no problems. The Brother company really works to make the machine (and the guide) quite easy to understand and to operate. I was a beginning sewer when I purchased it, and have had a great time learning to sew on it. I would definitely recommend this machine to other beginners. An hour after I received it in the post, I was sewing up tea towels! So far I've sewn thick purses, ultra-thin quilt pieces, vinyl carry-alls, home dec projects, etc... It can handle just about everything.",4 "great beginner machine! I got this machine a year ago, when I wanted to get into sewing, and it has gotten so much use in the past year! It is really easy to use, and the manual that comes with it does a great job of walking you through the basics. It comes with all the feet you could ever want to start most sewing and quilting projects.I have made this machine sew through thick canvas and other heavy fabrics in addition to sewing on silk and other delicate fabrics. You have to take it slow through thick layers of heavy fabrics, but overall I have been really satisfied with my purchase.I have no doubts I will upgrade in a couple years, but I think this machine is the best value for the money, especially when you are a new sewer without a lot of knowledge about what kind of sewing you will do the most.",4 "Brother CS6000i I received this shipment very fast (about 2 days)and the box was not even dented. I really like how the machine looks and how lightweight it is. I haven't had a chance to set it up yet, but I am really looking forward to it. The price was worth the risk of finding out if the negatives listed are correct, but in reading a lot of the reviews, most of the negatives were eliminated by misinterpretation of the instructions. Great buy, Thank You.",4 "Don't Use Cheap Thread! Otherwise, it's good for the price.. We purchased this for light sewing with the hopes that we will eventually do some heavier sewing. We selected this one for the price and features. So far it has been a great value for the money. We did have some trouble (which we had read about in prior reviews) with it jamming up underneath. This problem was quickly solved when we used higher quality thread. Our intended use is mending and creating small projects. When we wish to move on to more substantial projects, we will likely invest in something more reliable.",3 "Ended up with a lemon I purchased this sewing machine last July and unfortuntely, wasnt able to get a sewing lesson until this summer, so I never took the machine for a test run when I first purchased it. The machine does not sew properly. I have experienced nothing but problems with it since I began using it. Most of the stitch options do not work properly, so I'm pretty much stuck with straight stitching. And even when I backstitch, the stitches start coming apart shortly after completing a project. Even at proper tension, the stitches are sloppy and every so many stitches, the machine seems to sew at different tensions and snags the threads. It's a shame, because the machine seemed to have a lot of bang for the buck.",0 "CS6000 I 60 STITCH SEWING MACHINE OOPS:---I CAN NOT SEE THE LETTERING IN THE LED DISPLAY/I CONTACTED BROTHERS AND THEY TOLD ME THE 6000 I DOES NOT HAVE A LIGHT IN THE DISPLAY-[Sooo YOU CAN ORDER THE SMALL SEWING LIGHT FROM AMAZON--[$36.00]--IT IS A PERFECT SEWING LIGHT ! [BUY THE 6000 I & LIGHT-------YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT SEWING MACHING ----------[OR BUY A MORE EXPNSENIVE ONE WITH THE LIGHT BUILT IN [I LIKE THE SUPER BRIGHT LED LIGHT ,IT WILL MOUNT ANYWHERE ON THE MACHINE [AND IT HAS A LONG FLEXABLE EXTENSION ,YOU CAN MOVE OR BEND IT AS YOU LIKE TO SEE OTHER PARTS AS NEEDED. THE MACHINE IS EXCELLENT FOR THE COST [ FREE SHIPING]----HOPES THIS HELPS__________G E",3 "CS6000i Review I've only had this machine for 6 weeks (that's why I didn't give ita five-star rating)and haven't had any problems with it.I suppose time will tell, but so far I just love this sewing machine!",3 "Love it! So far so good. This is my first sewing machine and it is very easy to use once you read the manual. Great Product!",4 "Great Sewing Machine Love this machine. I simply opened the box and started sewing. It is so easy. I would highly recommend this sewing machine.",3 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine i love this sewing machine. I've been sewing for years and needed a second machine for when my grand daughter comes to visit.It is easy to use and I would buy another.",4 "Great product for the price this is a realy naice sewing mashine. i rearly use it but it is really easy to set up adn wordks like acharm. i never expected so many profesional functions from a smal and inexpensive mashine.",3 "awesome This machine is awesome; it has some many neat features and is very user-friendly. It shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition. It sews smoothly and the instruction manual is very helpful.",4 "My best birthday gift ever! LOVE LOVE LOVE my new sewing machine! I really dont have that much experience so I didn't want to spend much in case I ended up not using the machine. The $160 I paid for this Brother was more than I was intending on spending but way under what I would now pay for this machine.It is so easy that my 6 yr old daughter enjoys helping me sew. We do not use the pedal, just the buttons to start/stop the sewing, raise/lower the needle and the sliding lever that changes the speed. I feed the material through most the time myself but I let her feed it on the slowest setting which is so slow it is basically like turning the wheel by hand.Threading the machine and the bobbins and putting the bobbin in the bottom of the machine are all extremly easy.The choices of stitches is awesome! (though I was sad when I noticed that one of the stitches in my manual was actual for the 80 stitch Brother instead of the 60 stitch one, I was looking at the wrong column).To sum it up I love everything about it and wouldn't have bought anything different, plus I would have paid twice as much for this kind of quality in a sewing machine. I have no complaints at all :)",4 "Great light-duty sewing machine -- and VERY affordable! I got this machine in March 2009, and it has performed even better than I expected! I have been using it to sew cloth diapers and various other small items. It is extremely easy to use and become familiar with. My favorite feature is the needle raise/lower button. I would definitely recommend (and have!) this machine to others for everyday sewing projects. This would not be a good machine if you plan to use it for a business where you sew from home or anything, but it is a fantastic machine for the price. The main reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because it is made mostly of plastic, which is fine but this probably won't be an heirloom machine or anything. Overall, great machine, great price!",3 "Fantastic sewing machine!! I ordered this machine after my 1966 Singer burned up in a repair shop fire. Very sad day. Not sad anymore! I received this sewing machine, read the instructions first thing as recommended by other reviewers and sat down to try it out. Wow!!!! I can't emphasize WOW enough! This machine is fantastic. It sews like a dream and the three speed selector is great. I love how when you select a new stitch it tells you right on the screen which presser foot to use. And the presser feet are super easy to attach. My old Singer you had to unscrew it but this just snaps on. The button that allows you to sew one stitch at a time is super nice too. It uses my normal thread just fine, some of the other reviewers who had problems with thread must have had some really cheap, crappy thread. I also have high praise for the platform that attaches to the machine to give you a larger sewing surface. I highly recommend this sewing machine to anyone, it is a joy to use and will make you very happy.Anne",4 "Perfect machine! I'm a beginner at sewing and this machine has made it much easier for me. The instructions are very good, and it helps you choose the appropriate stitch. There's a light over the needle so it's easier to see , especially when threading the needle. This model has several options that make threading and refilling the bobbins quicker than with standard machines. It also has a plastic cover for storage. Couldn't be happier with this purchase!",4 "Fantastic I am very happy with this machine. It is also very user friendly. I have used it to sew patches onto a leather jacket. I was worried that it would not be strong enough but it did a great job. This is great machine for the money!",4 "Great machine for a low price! I needed a new machine since I had my old one for about 18 years and it was on it's last leg. I really couldn't afford to spend a lot of money. I did months of research and even consumer reports listed this one as #2 on their top five to get. I am definitely happy with my purchase. It does everything I need it to and then some. The only thing I wish it had was the 1/4"" pressure foot which is misleading in the manual as having but isn't included which I had to purchase and coincidentally, the only foot I really needed. Considering how inexpensive the machine is, I can't complain. It's very quiet, very lightweight, comes with a cover, a quilting table, and all sorts of neat presser feet and does great decorative stitches. I LOVE this machine!!",4 "This is an awesome sewing machine If you're shopping for a new sewing machine and quality and price matter, look no further. It's easy to carry- very lightweight, easy to learn, and if you're just starting out or have sewn in the past, this is a great machine to own. I'm making a dress for the first time in 20 years and the Brother is a joy to use.",4 "Gread machine at a great price This was my first purchase on-line and I am thrilled with the Brothers sewing machine I bought. I was reluctant to buy on-line, but the reviews were all good, and I have friends that purchased there machines at Amazon.com. There are a lot of features on it, and I still keep the manual near by, but over all it's a very easy machine to use and is VERY fast. It has features such as a the variable speed that I wasn't even aware of when I bought it. The needle threader is neat and the removable extension table is very handy. I make a lot of kids quilts and the decorative stitches add a nice touch. I would recommend this machine to any one who does a lot of sewing.",4 "Love it I am a first time sewing machine owner. I looked at the reviews for this model before a purchased it. I can only say that I truly enjoy this machine. I did not know sewing could be so must fun. I am now looking for things to sew. Anyway, the only thing I think is wrong is the covering/top. The top that was sent to me does not seem to go with the sewing machine. It's like that just picked up one from anywhere and sent it to me. I new need to purchase a sewing machine case. Any ideas? The worthless top that was sent to me is garbage. Yet, I would purchase that sewing machine again.",4 "This is a fantastic sewing machine! It took me a little bit to get used to this new machine. The stitch memory can actually be a pain when you want to do a different stitch. However, as I learn more about the machine the more I love it. It is easy to use and easy to learn. it is easy to thred the bobbins and the machine. It has a wonderful amount of stiches and back stitching is super easy. I dont like the lever for raising the foot though. I worry that I will break it because it doesnt seem sturdy. Everything else is great though. Its very light weight and I love the attachment to make the base wider.",4 "The best machine I have ever owned! I have been looking for a new sewing machine for a while. I didn't mind spending the money because I do a lot of sewing. I looked in stores and I looked on line and I read lots of reviews and recommendations. After all that I decided on this machine and it really is the best machine I have ever owned. And it was very reasonably priced!! The shipping was so fast too. I received the machine in 2 days and I didn't get the 2 day shipping. I love my machine and Amazon has been great!",4 "What A Great Bargain This is just a great little machine. I am not a professional tailor/seamstress and have precious little experience doing anything other than basic tasks with the needle. Straight out of the box, I was able to effortlessly auto-wind my bobbins and get to work.The instruction manual is easy to read and understand. The LCD screen alerts you to any errors and prevents ruining a project. With all the feet included, you can tackle almost any project.Because this is a new machine, I can't comment on durability, but it seems sturdy enough and mechanically it's perfect so far.The extension table is great for doing pant cuffs and blind hem stitches.The ONLY negative on this machine would be cosmetic.....I found the stamped-on threading path instructions and the stamped-on 60-stitch guide on the body of the case to be a needless duplication of the detailed instruction manual and it really detracts from the aesthetic appearance of the machine and gives it a cheap, almost child-like exterior appearance. I would suggest the company simply include a nice laminated stitch and thread-path guide.For the price, this sewing machine is a great bargain.",3 "It's a Really Good Sewing Machine i am very new to the whole sewing machine process. i decided that i want a sewing machine to make puppets and sew my clothes and stuff so i made money for it. i looked at many sewing machines and knew that the cs-6000i was the best. it is so cheap and has many stitch designs and is really good. if you have a thick project that you want to do on a sewing machine, this one is probably not 100% good. it doesn't take really thick stuff but if it is not that thick then it will sew. you might wonder, what do you do if the computer breaks? i was wondering that and started looking for places. it probably won't break that easilly but you always want back-up. they have many places so i bet that one is close to you.you can sew many different ways like... with two colors or how you put the string and stuff. i am totally new so i am not the best sewer but i get the hang of it. it comes with many tools and it is great. i absolutely, positively recomend this perfect sewing machine. good luck choosing!",3 "Great little machine I have sewn for years using hand-me-down machines from my grandmother. This was the 1st machine I bought on my own. I did a lot of research because I didn't have a ton of money to spend but knew I'd be using this machine for a while and needed something reliable. I've had this baby for 3 or 4 years and it is still just wonderful! I have been able to complete numerous projects and it has given me confidence to branch out to more difficult projects. It has a wide range of attachments available as well. More specifically, I have the free motion quilting foot that work really well. The only downside to this machine is the automatic needle threader, mine broke within a week or two. It was just an extra little fun thing for me and not a necessity, I'm sure if I would have asked for a replacement part I could have gotten one, but it didn't really bother me. Overall, I think this machine is worth every penny and will give you many years of awesome sewing. I would recommend this machine for a beginner to intermediate seamstress. Once you get past intermediate I think one may want a machine with more options.",4 "One caution... I purchased the Brother CS600i as a Christmas gift for my wife after reading lots of reviews and consumer ratings. So far the sewing machine appears to live up to our expectations, and it seems to be an excellent value when features & price are compared to other general use & quilting machines out there. One note and one caution...Note: Some user reviews referenced an instruction DVD. Ours did not come with one, nor does there appear to be a video on the Brother website. The paper instruction manual and quick start guide however seem to cover everything we have needed to know so far.Caution: I selected the CS-6000i [over another Brother model] primarily because of the included accessories. Having just about every accessory foot we might ever need is great (too bad there is not a better storage compartment; the ""bag"" design is a slight disappointment). The included ""case"" is my complaint. I called Brother and confirmed that there is no bottom -- it is really just a hard/protective ""cover"". Since all of the accessories and the quilting table don't fit inside, the cover is not really even useful for storage. You even have to remove the thread spool before placing the cover over the machine. If you want what most of us would call a ""case"" (i.e. top & latch-on bottom) for transporting in the car etc., you will need to purchase a separate universal cover or sewing machine tote.",3 "Great speed control, excellent i bought this sewing machine for own use and i like it very much. It's easy to control the speed and can change it anytime. the manual also easy to understand. It also includes all parts. i recommend this sewing machine to all. It's great!",3 "Giving up on machine I'm rather new to sewing and have had difficulty with this machine (my first) since I received it two years ago. The bobbin assembly repeatedly jams for no reason. I have bent and broken needles, replaced the bobbin case and had it professionally repaired a few months ago when the timing went off due to all the broken needles. I have adjusted the tension all over the place, used only the thread recommended by the store, etc. and it hasn't helped. I am right back where I started -- breaking needles when the bobbin assembly doesn't move like it should. Now that now I've looked at the negative reviews I realize it wasn't me -- it was the machine. I just tried to use it and bent a needle with the first stitch, but now I'm giving up and moving on -- this machine has frustrated me for the last time. Hours and hours wasted! Believe the negative reviews, unfortunately they're true.",0 "love this machine I was able, with minimal instruction reading to use this machine right out of the box. I love the push button on/off and the slide speed control which enable me to use the machine without flaring my arthritis since there is no need to use the foot petal. The foot petal is of somewhat cheap appearing construction. The built in stitches provide a generous selection and the machine seems to handle heavy fabric well. I have not tried it on light fabric such as chiffon or silk yet. Overall - I am very pleased.",3 "Sewing machine for a new, young seamstress I bought this for my 8 year old who is learning to sew. The machine is reliable and easy to use.",4 "Great purchase! I love this machine! I had dithered around comparing different models before deciding on this. I read many great reviews on Amazon and also some negative ones, but I think after using this for a month, I haven't had any problems I couldn't solve. The instruction manual is really concise and clear. Some users complain that it is too light and the machine shifts, this problem can easily be fixed by placing a non slip mat, or i place part of my cutting mat under it.I'm super impressed with the computerized system after owning a simpler machine for years. I could run my fabric through the embroidery stitching without using my hands! and the 60 different stitches available is pure joy. I've started to learn free motion quilting after reading a tutorial online, and realising I had the free motion foot with this machine! replacing and switching foot was real easy, even though i had to unscrew some parts off, but it was pretty idiot proof.All in all, I am 100% pleased with my purchase and i look forward to making more crafts with it!",4 "Connection problems with this sewing machine I bought this sewing machine a little over a year ago. From the start I noticed that after I turned it on the light would often just shut off on its own. After jiggling the connection cord a bit, the light would come on again and I could start sewing. Well, this morning the machine shut off on its own and wouldn't turn on again no matter how much I fussed with the connection. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem and if so whether they were able to fix it satisfactorily. If it is just a matter of buying a new cord,I wouldn't mind. However, based on the number of negative reviews of unsatisfactory repair attempts, I am tempted to just throw it away. I am giving the machine a low rating because the problem was present from the beginning. I did not return it in a timely fashion because it would still work with only a little ""adjusting"" of the connection cord. I made a mistake. It seemed like a good purchase at the time I bought it. However, a $160 sewing machine that works for only about a year is no bargain.",0 "Love I'm 50+ yr old woman that has never own a sewing machine before. I read a lot of reviews on several machines before I decided on this one. Comes with instructions on the basic set up ( bobbins, tension and threading needle). I had no problem with setting up this sewing machine. I have made 3 sets of curtains ( basic) and hemmed a pair of jeans for my husband . Working on a quilt now.",4 "Shower gifts got finished in time! While recently making a baby shower gift I needed later in the week, my 20+ year old Singer "froze". My Singer machine was one of the first computer models so I figured fixing it could possibly cost almost as much as a new machine & I would still have an older machine. Besides, maybe someday my daughter will decide she enjoys sewing & take it up as a hobby. Knowing I liked sewing on the machine I use with the volunteer sewing group at my local hospital, I immediately went online to Amazon.com to check out the current models. I knew these machines would work well for me since I mainly use the basic stitches, plus a few decorative stitches. My sewing group has 9 machines that we use weekly, with 5 of them being fairly new Brothers, so I knew this was the machine for me. Still having to finish up the shower gifts, I ordered my new machine, using the next day shipping. I received my new machine the NEXT afternoon! Needless to say I finished the gifts in time for the shower & have even finished up several other projects I found in my sewing room! I love my new machine & would recommend this machine to anyone who enjoys sewing. And it is so simple to use!",4 "excellent machine For the price, you can't beat this machine. you'll love it!! lightweight and works great.had other machines that were quite a bit more expensive and this machine rivals them all!!!",4 "great value I purchased this machine just for the blanket stitch to use for applique. It runs smooth and is easy to use. I am very happy with it. I still have my old Husqvarna workhorse machine but will use this Brother for quilting projects and baby clothes.",4 "Great machine for the price I bought one of these for a gift and one for myself as well. The gift was a hit and I made Christmas gifts with mine this year. Nice machine.",4 "Brand new to sewing/quilting I didn't want to invest a lot of money into a brand new hobby. I saw good reviews on this machine, so I ordered it online. I absolutely love it. Super light...I can take it back and forth to quilting class and our cabin with no problem. I love the max speed control, I can just step on the pedal and it goes the same speed every time....one less thing to think about. I have used a couple other sewing machines at in the last couple months.....really like this one the best of those.",4 "Excellent product! This was what I expect, it is very useful, all features will be very practical for me. I like the different stitches.",4 "Died after 2 and a half baby quilts! My husband bought this sewing machine for me two years ago. It was all love at first, the way a newbie loves, not knowing any better. :). This machine is perfect for a beginner but as I gained my sewing legs it quickly showed me it couldn't keep up. I was recently working on making my first ever baby quilts. I got through two and a half and it died. There was much grinding and death throws. I cleaned and re-threaded but still got the same dying motions and sound effects.Bottom line: if you plan to actually make this machine do some work, it's not the machine for you. Invest in your sanity and get something that can get the job done.If you're just learning and need something for small projects and fun, it's perfect for that.",2 "Bargain! A sewing machine with some more perks to it and with a great price too! It was definitely worth it!",3 "This machine will not last!!! I received this machine last year for Christmas and I loved it! But it is now completely broken after only 11 months. I would not buy this if you want something that is quality and lasts for years. I am very frustrated that I now have to buy a new machine to finish my christmas gifts with. The warranty is void because I have no receipt because it was a gift.",0 "Exactly what I was looking for My old machine was beyond repair, and so many of the ones on the market appear overly complex or full of things I'll never use. This one seems to be just what I need. I was thrilled that it came with the table and a walking foot. Other than re-learning button locations, it worked like a charm first time out.The only disappointment is that it was made in China - I really prefer to buy domestic products, but that's becoming harder and harder.",3 "Purchased for non-sewing daughter I bought this machine because of the many good reviews, and because a hard case/cover was included. The case is more cover than case, as the machine is not enclosed by the cover, and the cover has no handle, just a hole in the back where you can stick your hand in to carry the machine, much like carrying a cube of soda cans.The machine can be carried in this fashion because it is incredibly light.With only the guidance of the included instruction booklet, my non-sewing daughter was able to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and try a few decorative stitches. She thought the speed adjustment was a good feature.",3 "Christmas to myself I purchased this machine for myself after my first machine died after two years. I have fallen in love with this machine! I have since finished two quilts with this machine and have had no problems! I have yet to use the walking foot but am excited to try this out! I would really suggest this machine to anyone who is just starting or have been sewing for awhile the functions are easy to use and the instruction booklet is extremely easy to read and understand!!",4 "Great machine This is a great machine! Especially for people who just want to sew a little, but don't want to waste their time with tension settings etc. It would probably be great for any kind of sewing.",4 "Great sewing machine! Machine was really easy to use. Did not take me long to start using the machine. I do not usually sew and this is my first sewing machine. It has 3 different speeds besides the varying foot pedal. Very quiet when used. Well worth the money!",4 "So far so good! I'm a brand new sewer, and within an hour of opening up this machine after recieving it very promptly in the mail, I was up and sewing! I made pillow covers(including buttons w/ buttonholes), hemmed several pairs of pants, and am starting on a quilt. This machine is extremely user friendly, has TONS of extremely wonderful features, and seems very durable. I absoloutely love it!",4 "Great machine for the $. Really enjoying the machine. There are many accessories and it is a great deal for the digital machine. There is a speed control and a cover. Good beginner machine.",4 "Easy, light and attractive I purchased this sewing machine for simple projects around the house as I am a beginner. I did my first items right after I received it and found it easy to use, the instructions clear and concise and so far am very pleased with my purchase. I still have a lot to learn and feel like this machine will accomodate me as my skill level improves.",4 "Great machine This is a great sewing machine. Simple to use. Very glad I make the purchase.",4 "Best Machine I ever had. I couln't be happier with this sewing machine. Its easy to use.I even bought one for my mom and she can work it with ease.",4 "Wonderful Choice Purchased Brothers Sewing Machine CS6000i. Reviews helped me decide as I was reluctant due to low cost. Very, Very Pleased. These updated features certainly are superior to my old machine. I piece quilts.... the ""needle ending in fabric"" and the ""raise needle button"" features are great. The other features I learn as I use them.",4 "Easy to teach new sewer to the machine This machine was very self explanatory. Easy to use from the first moment of threading. Able to instruct new person to the sewing world. Is just as good as my mothers thousand dollar plus machine.",3 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine My old machine died so I had to get one quick. I borrowed my sister's Brother machine, but it was the next model down. So when I was looking on line I found this model for only $50.00 dollars more than what she paid. Her's is a front loading bobbin and the one I purchased is a drop in bobbin. Much easier to use. I don't care what kind of machine you get, get the drop in. I love this machine it sews so smooth and has a needle threader (in case the eyes are goin!) Great buy. It came quickly and was packaged well. I would definetly buy from AMAZON again.",4 "Great Machine for Beginners! As a beginner to sewing (I had only sewn once and used a machine once prior to purchasing), I was looking for a machine that would be easy to use and this was it! The instruction manual is well written and since I'm new, I refer to it often. The machine comes with many accessories, which really enables you to use many of the machine's features right out of the box! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone else!",4 "Love this machine. I never leave feedback, but I wanted people to know how great this machine is. ordered this for an early christmas present for myself. I have never really sewed before but so far this has been very easy to teach myself how to. I have already made a skirt for my tree and placemats for gifts. I was set up and ready to go in no time. I highly recommened it for anyone just learning how to sew. It seems like I will be able to use this for a long time. Happy Sewing.",4 "Love it! It was time to recondition my 1953 Singer sewing machine once again. A year older than me, I have been using it for many decades. But when I received the estimate for the recondition, I decided to look for something more affordable.This machine is amazing! Admittedly, updating from a 58-year-old machine to a 21st-century machine is a big jump. But it has been wonderful. I love it, and it's great to be able to push a button and have all these wonderful stitches to choose from. I am finishing up a quilt, and it's great fun to be able to add all these fancy stitches to my quilting with a mere push of a button.I highly recommend this machine!",4 "Works great for me! I'm a beginner and it works perfect for me... I made dresses for my girls and all kinds of baby things.",4 "Quiet Worker I am happy that I read all the reviews before buying the Brother CS6000i sewing machine! I was going to purchase the Brother Runway PC-420 for a higher price until I found out about the CS600i. It sews great as long as one reads the instruction book and follows directions.With this machine, I have mended a cotton knit sweather, sewn slothing items, and am working on a quilt. So this machine is very versatile! The only thing I would change to improve the machine is to enlarge the bobbin to hold more thread. It seems that I have to change the bobbin more often than I did with my Singer sewing machine.But I love the quietness of the machine and the easy push button to change stitches. It has plenty of decorative stitches to use; I'm having fun trying them! I'm very happy with my purchase.",4 "Very glad I bought it I've been using this machine for almost a year now and I'm more pleased with it every time I use it. I use it mainly to make costumes for medieval recreation, and it's worked wonderfully for me every time.I have found that it's important to use the extra accessories that come with it. I've gotten lazy and not switched my foot out, or not switched to the right needle, and every time I found that the machine worked perfectly once I put the proper tool in. I've used this machine for long stretches at a time (8+ hours once) and it never missed a stitch.Threading the machine and the bobbin are incredibly simple and, I found, very intuitive. I hardly had to read the instructions to get it threaded. The needle threader and thread cutter are very handy. Changing out the foot and the needle is very easy and the tools needed to do so are included. It comes with a little brush to clean the needle area, too. Very handy when thread lint builds up.In short, I love this machine, I'm very glad I bought it, and I recommend it to everyone I know who is looking for this level of machine.",4 "Love, Love, Love it!! My husband purchased this for me 3 years ago. I have been quilting with it, sewing patterns galore. I just love this machine. It comes with all you need. I haven't had to purchase anything in addition.",4 "A dream come true I bought this machine to replace the one I had been using on and off for 20 years. I chose it based on the user reviews, the performance ratings, and the fact that the cost was more than reasonable. I was not disappointed in the least. This machine is awesome! SO easy to use. No need to read long winded manuals. It basically does everything for you. The stitching is beautiful. I LOVE the speed control dial, and the many different fancy stitches you can choose from. The LCD screen tells you exactly what foot you need to use for each stitch, and automatically sets the stitch length and width for you. My projects turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was so proud. The only cons about this machine are: the LCD screen is often difficult to see, the sewing area is not near as bright as claimed, and the plate that marks the width of the stitch you want to make is poorly marked, so I have learned to use the presser foot to determine the width for myself. I am happy with my purchase overall!",4 "Works great This is the first sewing machine I've used, and I bought it because I felt like it was the best quality for the price. So far, it's worked great for sewing some simple curtains. The automatic threading is very nice and easy to use. I feel like they made this sewing machine with beginners in mind (as it is very easy to set up and use for the first time) but it looks like it won't have problems with bigger projects either.",3 "Great machine! I bought this machine after I purchased the Singer Esteem II (2273) machine from Target. The Singer machine was SO frustrating; the bobbin would tangle and jam after every single time I would stop/start sewing again so the machine would have to be re-threaded every time. This Brother machine is fantastic and has so many more features. It is also much quieter than the Singer machine. So far I have worked on two projects and have not had a single issue. I'm excited to get into some of the different features, and I am SO happy I decided to give this one a try. Luckily Target took back the SInger machine with no problems. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone!",4 "delivery almost ruined my christmas I put on the order " this will be a gift." The package came in the manufacturers box. They left t on the doorstep as usual,but since the contents was written all over the box,, with pictures of the product, it was very evident what it was.Thank god I got to it before my wife. To all future buyers from AMAZON - beware if its not gift wrapped. No surprise with a gift.",3 "nice machine for beginners iam very beginner for sewing.... this is my very first machine... u dont belive.... i dont know wat is bobbin or why its used for also.... but with this machine i created tops in one week.... its a very nice machine to understand.... nice manual... easy bobbin easy threading everythg,,,... love this machine....",4 "Ecstatic!! I'm just learning to sew and I had a seasoned seamstress(55 years and counting) recommend I get this machine after reading the specs on it. I'm extremely pleased with this Brother and it was much easier to thread than I imagined. Very user friendly might I add, and I have absolutely no knowledge of working with a sewing machine. I'm in my 30's and looking forward to learning how to create many garments using the beautiful instrument.(My 4 star rating is due to the fact that I haven't used it enough to determine if I love it, but I REALLY like it :-))",3 "brother cs6000i sewing machine I have been sewing for 50 years and have never had a machine like this one. Thread breaks because it wraps around spool holder, bottom thread breaks, I have tried every thing that in my experience of 50 years has taught me and with no success. I am an avid sewer and put any machine that I use to a grueling test. This machine should be sold only to a NON sewer that way they wouldn't know any different. This machine is very light weight, and the cover is useless. The cover can only be used to cover and not transport. CHEEP ! I intend to put it in the garbage because that is where it belongs, I wouldn't stoop so low to sell it to my worst enemy.",0 "Agree with the bad reviews...had it for 2 weeks and then kaput! I bought this machine with high expectations as it was my first electronic machine but boy, I wish I had just gone with a simple regular machine. At first it was great but then 2 weeks later nothing but E6 error messages and jams. I eventually returned it but I'd never buy another Brother electronic machine again and would advise you to stay away. :-\",0 "So disappointed...broken in less than a year. I purchased this product from Amazon.com after reading many, many positive reviews of this product online. When I first received the product, I was very impressed (although I was expecting the cover to be more of a carrying case). I loved the numerous stitch options, the smooth stitching, the overall performance and style of the machine. After about 6 months of average use, the machine started turning slowly, as if something were bound up inside. Everything you read about oiling a computerized machine will say that the machine is oiled adequately from the manufacturer. Well, I am here to tell you that there was a bearing that was completely seized up on the inside of this machine, and in my way of thinking, this was completely due to inadequate lubrication. My machine was repaired and now it just doesn't sound the same or work the same. I suppose once a machine has been completely disassembled there is no going back. I was really very disappointed that after only 6 months of use this machine is basically junk. I replaced my good old Singer that was 25+ years old (a gift from my mother-in-law) with this machine because of the newer, fancier options. Silly mistake.",1 "One of My Favorite Things This Brother sewing machine has been one of my favorite things! I have had this machine for 7 months now and enjoy using it. I am new to sewing so I read a lot of reviews before I purchased this machine and want to add my rave review! The directions were really easy to follow to set it up and set up is easy. Since I am new in the sewing world, I tend to make mistakes easily; however, I can quickly fix them and move on. It's fun to play around with the different stitches. I haven't used the button making features yet but will greatly enjoy it! There is nothing negative that I have experienced with this machine yet and would definitely recommend it to any sewer!",4 "Best investment ever! Purchased this machine because I needed one that was more transportable than my 1931 Singer. I've used it constantly since I purchased it in June and it hasn't given me a single problem. This machine is perfect for what I need. I think it's great whether you're a seasoned seamster or just beginning to sew. I can't justify spending thousands of dollars on a Bernina if I can accomplish so many of the same things with this machine at a fraction of the price.",4 "Great machine I have had this brother for a couple of years and it is a great machine. I own more than one sewing machine and this one is my go to one!",4 "An inexpensive machine that keeps on ticking! I bought my Brother CS6000i about 3 years ago from a different retailer. The main reason I am writing this review is to testify that the machine will last. You get a good little machine for a small price tag. Even though I should, I have not had it professionally cleaned and it is still ticking. Overall I am happy with it. I have done a lot of sewing on it...mostly making purses. I have also made lap quilts and baby blankets.The Good: The machine is light weight and easy to pack up and travel with (which I do every week). I love the extension table. A new must for me! The speed adjusment is also a must as is the needle up/down postion. I like my needle stopping in my fabric so my thread doesn't shift when I need to turn corners. But should I decide I want it to stop in the up position, I can set it to do that. The control buttons are conveniently located. It is nice to have the foot free function, but I don't use it. I prefer using the presser foot. I imagine for someone with foot problems that would be a great addition.The Bad:-The quilting table (even though I love it) doesn't fully attach to the machine, leaving gaps for the fabric to sometimes get caught on.-Altough this is minor, the storage compartment located in the free arm is a pain. When you put your sewing machine tools in it, and take it off, the stuff can easily fall out. I don't store anyting in there.-The reason I gave it 4 stars is because the needle threader does not work. In my three years of owning it, I have not been able to get it to work. And I wish it did. If the machine is going ot have the function, it shoud work.in the end If all I had was $150 to spend on a machine, I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat!",3 "Lightweight Workhorse...fabulous! Don't let it's light frame mislead you...this machine is a steal for the price and how well it works. I was leery about getting a computerized machine, but I truly love it.I do approx. 2-3 hours sewing on it 3-4 days a week and somedays more. It keeps up, stitches SO straight. I sew mainly linen, tea towels, pillows, napkins etc.PROS...MY FAVSEASY BOBBIN LOADER, FOOLPROOF!ADJUSTABLE SPEED- love the slower speed for smaller pieces or detailed stitchingGREAT STITCHES TO CHOOSE FROM- didn't think I would use them, but I'm having a great time with them...love the overlock stitchCONS...minorNot as quiet as promised, when I'm running it one the highest speed, which is most always, I can't carry on a conversation. Slower is quieter.If you do not follow the directions to a T on how to thread the machine, you will have problems. READ YOUR MANUAL. I've been sewing since I was a young girl, and I still learned something new.Needle threader worked great at first but now, it's really hit and miss. Seems a bit rickety.Overall, I felt like I got way more for my money. This is my second Brother machine.",4 "great buy, can't beat the price, easy to use I am a beginning quilter, love all the stitches, so far have had no problems and is very easy to use. Made curtains today with my daughter and the machine worked beautifully, the material was rather thick.",4 "Lots of machine for the money I purchased this for my wife. Have only had it for a month but she tested it on sewing jobs that were problems on other machines. Very easy to use I even tried it and was able to sew. Very light weight and my wife likes the versatilliity. Great price quick shipping",3 "Good deal Well made and a good deal..........Works just as described, Has many features that are not normally found on a machine at this price level. I'm very happy with this purchase.",3 "Brother Sewing Machine I have always used another brand of sewing machine, until I noticed several of the ladies in my Quilt Club had purchased the Brother Sewing Machine. I asked several of the members if they liked this machine and all of the ladies said they would recommend it to anyone . I purchased it and found that it is a great machine for quilting and sewing. I use the great seliction of stitches when I am quilting and also I am thrilled to have a special attachmet that will do free motion quilting. It also lets me do stipple quilting. Great machine for the price.",4 "Sew like dream! My previous machine was Brother's just under $100 beginners' machine. I wanted my new machine to have 1) more speed control and 2) more stitches 3) more pressure feet. After researching candidates came down to Singer, Janome and this machine. Both Singer and Janome are more expensive and noisier. I bought this at $159 (MSP was over $400).Pros: What a difference does $60 ($300) make! I spend most of my sewing time for sewing, not ripping stitches for re-dos that I used to do. The speed control is night and day! And it's really quiet. I often sew throughout the night without disturbing my husband who sleeps in the next room.I haven't tried all the stitches but am very happy with them.It came with 8 0r 9 pressure feet, including walker foot! These feet cost over $100.Cons: Automatic needle threader is no so automatic. I may get better at it if I get a tutor. Plastic button hole pressure foot seems too wimpy.Overall: I'm giving 5 stars even with two cons. Those two are so minor to me. If these two are the issue you want to resolved with your next machine, don't buy this machine. For a price you pay, I believe this is the best deal in the market.",4 "Marvellous! I just took up sewing again after almost ten years. Needless to say, I am a bit rusty and have a lot to brush up on. I decided to purchase this machine because my old one always gave me a lot of trouble and I knew that if I started sewing with it again I would quickly give up. So far, I've successfully used this machine to sew cotton, polyester, denim, wool, and silk dupioni tops and skirts, as well as drapes.Pros- Easy to use- Very informative instruction manual- LCD tells you what presser foot to use when you select a stitch- Inexpensive- Many different stitch optionsCons- None so far...(NOTE: This is not really a con, but I did notice that the thread will bunch up if you use cheap thread, i.e., the ones you buy at the dollar store).I'm really hard pressed to find anything that I don't like about this machine. (However, I don't do any embroidery or quilting, so I don't know how it works for those types of work.) My dad, who does his own alterations on his suits, has used the machine and adores it as well.All in all, I think this is a great machine for beginners/novice and occasional sewers, as well I would recommend it for intermediate/advanced sewers who want to have another sewing machine on hand for when their more advanced one is being serviced.",4 "good machine for a beginner I read all of the reviews here before I ordered this machine, and I admit, I was a bit insecure about it because of some of the negative reviews here. I have been using this machine now for several weeks, sewing up to 20-25 hours a week while taking a sewing class, and the Brother CS6000i has been wonderful. I have no experience with any other machine, so I can't compare it to other machines, but for me, it has been an excellent choice.",3 "Great This machine for the price is great. I would recommend it because of the many features and the size. Can take it anywhere.",4 "I love it! I tried a Singer Sewing Machine before this Brother Sewing Machine, that Singer walk like a tortoise, the needle was broken after my first try of using it. Lucky that I can return the machine. This Brother Sewing Machine is much much better. This one has speed controller and drop-in bobbin. The only thing that I don't like is no where to store the sewing thread when I put the hard cover on.",3 "easy to use, great price This is the first sewing machine I've ever owned. I also have had no experience in sewing. So, needless to say, I was looking for a sewing machine that was not only reasonably priced,in case I gave up, but also easy to use. This sewing machine is far beyond expectations. Since I've purchased this machine, I managed to save a couple of favorite pieces of clothing that had minor rips and I put together a baby quilt. I've also enrolled in a couple sewing classes and used their machines which are high quality and pretty high priced. This machine is pretty much compatible with the operation of those machines. Price wise, it beats those machines especially since there is no shipping/handling or tax through Amazon.The sewing machine came with easy to follow instructions along with several ""extras"". I really like that auto threader feature,since my eyesight is not like it use to be. The machine is quiet and lightweight. The stitches are easy to program and the machine will tell you if there is an error and what you need to do to fix it. This machine is not only a great choice for a first time user but I'm pretty sure I'll be holding onto it for quite sometime.",4 "Beginner to UPHOLSTERING in 2 weeks! It's hard to believe how much or how simplified sewing has become since I last tried it 35 years ago - this inexpensive machine is amazing - quick to learn, easy to adjust, lightweight -- I am sewing like a mad woman in only 2 weeks - self taught many thanks to YouTube video demo's! LOVE this machine! Starting my first upholstery job this week with a double welting cord foot on the way - woo hoo!",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine Purchased the machine on the strength of the reviews. I'm an occasional sewer and liked the idea of an electronic machine with control over the stitch speed. Have completed my first project and really liked this feature. It only takes a short while to get used to the hand controls although my foot kept searching for the pedal. The bobbin winding and insert is as easy as stated but I'm still getting used to threading the machine, at the moment I think my 25 year old Brother is easier. So far I've used the overcasting foot and buttonholer, both great except the buttonholer did have a problem over the change in thickness of the garment. Probably need to experiment a bit but I couldn't believe how quickly and neatly it made the buttonholes. The project included a bonnet with a ruffle and the zigzag foot had no problem with the thickness. The manual is easy to follow and the machine easy to use.Dislikes - poor lighting, the free arm is wider than on my old machine, storage of accessories and the cover is awkward.I enjoyed sewing with the machine and I'm pleased with my purchase but withhold the last star until it is two or three years old. The machine is very lightweight and I wonder about it's durability.",3 "A Wow of a Machine! This is a solid machine with a lot of features, and it is easy to use. It purrs like a kitten. Great value for the price. Can't go wrong with this one.",4 "So Far So Good as a First Sewing Machine I've only had this machine for about a month now, so I can't say anything about the long-term. However, it seems to work great as my first sewing machine. I enjoy the fact that you don't need to use the foot pedal. The user's manual is also pretty useful and instructive (especially as user-manuals go). I did run into some trouble getting tangled thread, but that was my own fault for using the wrong needle.",3 "Fantastic Machine! I just want to say that this is fabulous sewing machine! For the price, you get so much. It's great. Love it and highly recommend getting one.",4 "Awesome Machine Love this Machine. Easy to use. Haven't sewn since High school. This machines features made everything so simple to use. Highly recommend . I purchase many things from Amazon, including this machine and have been very satisfied with there products and delivery.",4 "Great for the Price I've had this Brother sewing machine for 2 months and think it's great for the price point! I've made 4 quilts on it - and one of them was a heavy flannel ""rag"" quilt. You get all the accessories (mainly the walking foot) for this price. It's a great value. I only give it 4 stars instead of 5 because when I bind the edges of my quilts I still use my Husqvarna Scandanavian sewing machine because the presser foot is weightier and holds the binding down.One feature I absolutely love on the Brother is the button that controls on/off sewing - NO FOOT PEDAL NEEDED - WOW!! I wish every sewing machine had this feature because I Love It! It's very easy to get used to using a control button on the sewing machine to start and stop stitching. I primarily purchased this machine because it's very lightweight and I can transport it to sewing classes (learning how to make a particular quilt pattern, etc.). I'm only 43 and my back does not like toting around heavy objects and this is very lightweight!",3 "A very good choice for me! I haven't sewn in over 30 years but I wanted to start with the hobby again. I have my mother's old White machine in a cabinet down in my cellar. Its a really good machine despite its age but I wanted something more portable and had hoped for a computerized machine. But I also didn't want to spend tons of money. So after looking around for a bit, I finally decided on this machine. I've had it for about a month now and have used it just about every day and have been very pleased with my purchase.Its nice and light-weight but it still feels pretty sturdy. I was worried about the tension issues several ppl wrote about but I did find that high quality thread and a little bit of reading the manual did the trick. Once I tinkered around with the setting a bit, the tension was fine. I absolutely love the button stop/start! In fact, I haven't even bothered to plug in the foot pedal. Changing the pressure foot and needles is pretty simple as is threading the needle. And I love all the stitches even tho I'll probably never use them all!I do have a few minor peeves with the machine but I do stress they are MINOR. As others have pointed out, the light is next to useless. The spindle the thread sits on depresses too easily so you have to keep pulling it back up when you put on a new spool of thread. The main thing I've had to get use to is the fact it resets the stitch back to the default setting (straight stitch) everytime you turn it on. I guess this is ok if you mainly do straight stitching. I do find this an annoyance but when you really think about it, its just like any other computer when you boot it up. It goes back to the default settings. I'm getting much better at remembering it now but sometimes I still find myself straight stitching when I wanted to zig-zag to continue where I left off the day before.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this machine for the average user. I don't generally do really heavy materials like denims so I can't attest to how well it will handle them especially at the hems. But I do small quilt pieces and have had up to 8 layers made up of cloth, a couple layers of batting, thermal batting and bias tape)and I've had no problems. So for me, this machine has been the right choice!",3 "WORKS NICELY, EVEN WITH JEANS I was looking for a basic sewing machine, and was comparing a few different brands and models. After I red most of the reviews, I had a mixed feeling about this sewing machine because of some of the poor reviews. I couldn't place the order, but my husband had a couple pairs of pants that needed to be fixed. Considering that the price is roughly equal to four, five pairs of his pants, I decided to purchase it. The machine arrived two days after my order and the packaging was fine.Both my husband and I are truly beginners and have used the machine to fix three pairs of pants, one jacket, and even one pair of jeans. I was really concerned to use the machine on the jeans since some reviews said that the machine did not work well with thick materials. But I needed to alter the length of the jeans, so I tried. At first, it did not work right. I bent one needle. Then we read the manual and it suggests a size 14 or 16 needle (the one bent was size 11). After I switched the needle and went slowly through the seams, I did not have any problem sewing the jeans.I am very happy with how the machine works. It is very easy to use. And as some previous reviewers said, it is always a good idea to read through the manual. The machine is very compact and does not occupy much space. I do not have any problem using the foot pedal to adjust speed from slow to middle to fast. My husband, an engineer, was impressed by how smoothly the machine works and all the auto winding and threading functions. Now, I am even thinking of learning how to quilt.",4 "First sewing machine I've owned and love it. My 31 year old son bought this and is giving the review for this.The automatic needle threader is a blessing.The instructions on the machine for threading a bobbin are great for those that forget things easily. The light is good.I almost didn't find the sewing tray extension except I had kept the box encase I needed to return it, and decided to use the box to help someone move out of their house with. Low and behold there it was in a extra cardboard box. It is really handy when used.Hemming pant legs and everything else is easier to sew with the accessories box off. I wold recommend getting extra Levi's needles because they will break your normal needle if you aren't careful.The only problems I've had is trying to hem Levies and going over seams, this will give you an error code even with a different needle. To fix this, I just skip over the seam and start sewing again. Also, really thin material will sometimes jam with the thread wrapping around and tangling up where the bobbin is, so you have to pull it a long gently.Besides being patient on error codes, I love this machine.When I ordered mine I bought it with theBrother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Casebecause the original cover looked flimsy. It only covers the top and is awkward to move without a bottom piece and a hole in the side of the case to reach the handle already on the machine.I took the packaging Styrofoam from the shipping box, cut off the extra pieces and padded the bottom of the Universal Carrying Case, and took the Styrofoam top protector from inside the original carrying case out (it's glued in there pretty good) and place that on top of my sewing machine before storage. The Styrofoam placed in the bottom of the case makes it so it dose not shift when moving and gives you two storage spaces on one side, and a large one on the other side of the machine for putting stuff like the plastic sewing kit with scissors sold at stores.",4 "Great for beginner!! I decided to re-learn how to sew after at least 25 years. The last time I touched a sewing machine was in home ec (seems to be a common theme amongst many reviewers). I did not know if I would enjoy it, so I did not want to invest in anything more than $200. This little machine came with the right price and have enough functions for me to grow into. And I am very pleased with my purchase. Yes, the instruction manual could be improved, but it gets its points across and I was able to start sewing pretty quickly!Granted, the last machine I used was my mother's Singer from the 70's, so I was used to heavy duty metal components and the light weight plastic parts felt flimsy. Having said that, once I started using it, I became accustomed to the levers and such fairly quickly.Many of the critical reviews here mentioned how the users were disappointed on how flimsy and poor quality it is.... but when a sewing machine can cost up to thousands of dollars, what did they expect from a $150 machine? I have no illusions that this machine will last me 20+ years, but if I could save some money by hemming my own pants and making some soft furnishings, the machine will pay itself off in no time!All in all, I feel that this is a good start-up machine for beginners and for those who want to get back to sewing after a long while.",4 "Pegasus I am a quilter. I wanted an inexpensive, light-weight machine that could travel with me and one that would enhance my workroom along-side my Viking Rose. After months of shopping around I found this machine on Amazon. It has been a joy to work with and at 16 lbs, it easily fits in my carry-on with lots of room to spare. The basic satin stitch is much better and more uniform than my way more expensive Viking that is constantly in the shop for expensive adjustments. It has now become my go-to machine for piecing, appliqué and machine border quilting. The selection of built-in stitches is fabulous and it's easy to set up. I love it.",3 "Less than 24 hrs later Call me a Brother convert. My 35 yr old Singer died on me this week right in the midst of a project. I called 2 different repair shops and both gave me the same diagnosis and both were candid enough to tell me it was pricey to repair and unless my machine had sentimental value (not!), it would be probably be to my advantage to buy a new one. So the hunt began. I spent about 2 hrs on the internet searching for reviews. Coming from a home where my mother was a professional seamstress, I grew up around Singers, so naturally I was drawn to those reviews first. None really hit me. One website offered an alternative machine, this Brother CS6000i. The more I read, the more I knew this is THE machine for me. Supposedly, several stores in my town carried it. After driving to 6 different well-known stores, none of them had it in stock. Only 1 store had a Brother (a beginner machine) and I was impressed with its body construction compared to others, Singer to be exact. Came home, called 2 more local stores and finally ordered it via Amazon with 2 day shipping. It arrived well under the 48 hr limit. Thank you Amazon!!OK, now to the nitty gritty. I immediately put it to use, so keep in mind this review is with less than 24 hrs of usage.PRO: Lightweight though solid body. Manual user-friendly. Quiet stitching. 60 possible stitches available. BEAUTIFUL stitching (although I've only use straight stitching so far). Stitches through several layers with ease. Easy bobbin winding. Speed control lever a big plus. Adjusting the tension for lining fabric was a breeze (I grew up being told NEVER to touch the tension...only let a repairman do that. Never too old to learn new tricks!) Storage compartment is great!!! Lots of attachments & accessories including 7 feet. 4 empty bobbins included was a great surprise since I have to replace all my bobbins and time is running out...didn't have to stop and run to store to buy more. Cover included, but it's not a carrying case.CON: I'm use to all metal construction, so I'm gun-shy of the plastic presser foot lever, the bobbin cover and foot controller. I have a fear they'll break soon. Also, the presser foot lever location is a little awkward for me as they've always been in the back. Can't get the auto-threader to work but that will come in time, I'm sure. When turning back on, I wish the LCD display would return to the stitch setting/length I was using when I turned the machine off. Must remember to adjust that each time its back on. Needle plate marking needs to be clearer and would be nice if marking on both the left AND right side of plate.Again, the CONs are simply because I'm not familiar with the machine yet. Give me a couple more weeks and I'm sure I'll know this little gem like the back of my hand.Overall, 4 stars. Great value for beginner and intermediate sewers.",3 "Great little machine I am a quilter, and I wanted to get an electronic sewing machine to do machine quilting. I don't have much money to spend. I have a nice reliable mechanical machine, but I am constantly struggling with adjusting the tension, and the buttonhole function doesn't sew backwards reliably. I read a lot of reviews for the Brother CS-6000i, so I thought it would be a good choice.I love this machine. I'm still exploring many of the functions, and I have yet to do machine quilting, but the piecing is great, there is a special stitch selection that gives you an accurate 1/4 inch seam, without using a 1/4 inch foot. This may not make sense to many of you, but to quilters it is a big deal. Also, it comes with a walking foot, with stitch selections just for the foot. Nice. Also it comes with the needle up/needle down feature.If you are not an experienced sewer, this is a good starter. You have to pay attention to how to load the bobbin, I'm not used to a drop in bobbin, and to me it seems like you load it backwards. There are safety features (such as if you load the bobbin casing incorrectly, the machine will not work). I love the automatic sew feature, and the speed adjustment (slow to fast), it has a quick bobbin winding feature that is the best.",4 "Portable and hard workikng This machine, The Brother CS6000I, is all it is advertised as being, and a good description is provided on Amazon.com. It's lightwieght; I carry it to all quilting groups/classess. The several stitch choices and easy to reach drop feed dog button are a must. It's quiet. The over size provided table and included quilting feet are a sure indication this machine was built with 'piecemaker' in mind.A word of caution. Because it is computerized, the needle position defaults to 'OO'when turned off and on. This default leaves your needle to the left of center. Easy to fix, just push the button and move the needle position to O1. Read your manual - it clearly explains everything you need to know and is provided in English and Spanish.It's versatility makes it an excellent choice for a home-use machine.***** I am editing to add - now that I have had this machine for 3+ years - with no problems.. if there were more stars to award, I'd give them. ....",4 "Best kept secret that's affordable what a great machine, at an affordable price. I set out to buy a new sewing machine, thinking i was going to get another brand. I already have a brother machine, that is 9 yrs.old, but still works well. I wanted some new features to make my sewing easier, as i am a pursemaker, and i do alot of sewing when preparing for craft shows etc. Features desired were, needle up/down choice, computerized machine with many built in stitches, i.e. overcasting stitch and decorative stitches, quiet operation, top bobbin load,free-arm, dependability and of course, reasonable price. Last year, I purchased a Singer sewing machine with the above features in mind, and not the cheap models at Wal*Mart. Spent almost $400.00 from sewing store. Couldn't be more disappointed. Bought this brother machine thru Amazon, Amazon is great for price and quick shipping, and was so pleasantly surprised at the quality. I don't quilt or embroider, so I don't use those features, but you could with this model. I do alot of sewing, inserting zippers, overcasting, etc. You can buy with confidence and get a great product for a great price and great service.",4 "Great machine This machine is fantastic. It has many features and gets the job done. A lot of value for very little money.",4 "Brother CS6000i machine I have been sewing for a few years and have owned Singer and White machines. This machine is fantastic. Only had the machine a few days but it does everything it's susposed to do and does it well. Study the manual before you start to use it and practice on scrap material. I did this and had no problems.",4 "Daughter loves this machine My barely 15 year old loves this machine. Easy to use, love the auto-threading feature, great little ""hints"" on the machine on how to thread the bobbin, light, and great instruction manual. She just finished creating a sock monkey and is lining up more projects. Came literally the next day I ordered, I was so surprised and thrilled. Great machine! I might just end up getting one for myself even though I have been a die-hard Singer fan up to this point!",4 "Great machine Excellent machine, directions for set up are great. This is probably my third sewing machine, and I like this one the best !",4 "Brother CS6000i so far, I love this machine. I have only used it 1 day, but first impressions are very good. the attachments that came with the machine make easy work out of blind hemming, zippers, and overcasting. I am thrilled!",4 "Great purchase So far so good. This is my first sewing machine and I am just learning how to sew. The set up is very easy and the manual is helpful. I haven't done any big projects with it yet but so far so good. I bought this sewing machine because of all the great reviews from various sites and it was on a great sale. I'm not sure I will need all of the features included in the machine but who knows.",4 "LOVE! I have been using an $80 Brother for about 7 years, and I loved it. Then I found this one for a great price and Santa (aka UPS) brought it to me for Christmas. I AM IN TOTAL LOVE! It's exactly like my old machine, only a million times better. It is smooth, it is intuitive, it has a ton features I am going to use all the time. The only complaint I might have is it is a lot louder than my old machine. Packaged great and set up for basic sewing was a breeze, can't wait to try out more features!",3 "Great machine My husband got me this sewing machine for Christmas and he let me open it up when it came so I could take my time and learn the machine. I am in a sewing group and we are making a quilt after the first of the year. It comes with so many attachments that you would usually have to buy separately. I would recommend this product.",4 "Great fun for great price! I will never truly stop loving my fifty-year old Singer, but this Brother machine does a lot of fun stitches for just a little investment. Perfect for those of us who are learning the art of sewing!",3 "So Easy. I needed a machine that was easy to use, this one definitely is it. With just a quick reading on instruction sheet was able to begin. And its so lightweight.",4 "Great sewing Machine I haven't sewen in quite a while. This machine is self threading and the bobbin automatically connects with the thread. Easy for hands with arthritis. The machine is light and easy to carry. Works great for hemming jeans and hems that are thick. Highly recommend.",3 "A great machine for the price I am an experienced sewing machine user. I currently own and use 5 machines on a regular basis. This machine stitches nicely and easily travels to classes or retreats with me. It is extremely easy to use. The tensioning system works well. The bobbin winder works well. It stitches quickly and accurately for me on a regular basis. I have used this machine for everything from free motion quilting to knitwear garment sewing and it has consistently performed every task I've asked of it. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.",4 "You get what you pay for Buyer beware. I was very interested in this machine because of the extra functions, accessories, and price. I was replacing my old Singer, which I would have kept forever except that it was going to be 300 to repair it. Despite some of the bad reviews seen here, I thought I would give it a try. When I pulled it out of the box, I was amazed at how light it was but in the end, I think that's the problem. It is plastic where it clearly should be metal.I was constantly having to re-thread and re-adjust the tension on this machine. It would sew fine and then all of a sudden, there would be tangling of string at the bottom of my fabric.Fortunately I found all this out before the return policy expired. But for all you new, inexperienced sewers that want to start trying, don't start with this machine because it will take the joy out of sewing.Spend the extra money, and get a great machine. Brother does make great machines. I ended up with a Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine. It is not cheap and I'm not a huge fan that it bears the Project Runway name, but it does the job well (and I don't think it's a coincidence that it is 10 pounds heavier).",0 "Great machine I have sewn for 40+ years on the last of the great Singer machines - the 503A Slant O Matic - with never a repair required. But I wanted to add a new machine with additional upgraded features yet at a reasonable price. After reading reviews of many different machines I chose the Brother CS 6000i and have been very pleased. It was delivered within a couple days and was very easy to set up and prepare to start sewing because of detailed, clear instructions. I would definitly give the features a 5 star review. While it would be a good choice for a novice it has the features an experienced seamstress will appreciate. My favorite feature is the ""black button"" that allows you to sew over a thick seam and then return to a normal feed once you are past the seam. The electronic stitch selection with both stitch width and length is also a plus. Great machine at a great price.",4 "Major Problem Purchased my machine from Walmart. I was impressed by the amount of features for a very reasonable price. Loved the ease of use and stitches. But soon after purchasing it started making a thump/knock noise as the handwheel turned. At first it only happened occasionally, but the longer I used it the worse it became until at every turn of the handwheel, there was a loud knock. Every time it knocked, the handwheel jerked slightly. It didn't seem to affect the stich, but it was very annoying. Saw other reviewers online had the same problem with no resolution from Brother, so I returned the machine. Too bad, I really liked it otherwise.",0 "Great Product - Awesome features I am an intermediate sewer, so this review is just based on my experience. I have taken classes using the cheapest of machines as well as Berninas, and so far, I'm pretty thrilled with this machine. The moment I got the machine I went through the manual page by page testing every function. I highly recommend doing this as there are SO many functions I would have never thought of.In addition to sewing the usual sportswear fabrics, I have also sewn camping gear from very thick nylon and tech fabric (just used the denim needle). I probably have about 20 hours on this machine so far, and haven't hit any real problems or issues so far. Also, I think I may be the only one on here who uses the needle threader, and though my eyes are just fine, it's certainly a nice feature.I would highly recommend this machine.",4 "My Wife LOVES it For the money, this little baby is about as good as you'll get! I reviewed many more expensive units on behalf of my wife and she had a pretty stiff list of requirements, it definately had to work, and work well out of the box. I'm pleased to report that not only did it work well, it actually surprised my wife how good it was, from the button stitch options, the control of the needle, to how quiet it was. This little thing got me brownie points for mom's day that's for sure!You will not be disappointed!",4 "Machine Worth the money I have owned this machine in less that three month. As a result, I am not in a position the comment on its durability.The machine works as I expected. Once I learned the functions, I became delighted with this product. One thing I like most about the CS-6000i is its ability to thread with ease. I am over 60 years of age. To thread a needle even with my prescription glasses is a great challenge. Luckily, the machine does it for me.Initially, I had problem with the User Manual. Apparently a single manual was written for several different models. Where there are differences, then the say ""For models with ..."" do this and that. This sometimes confused me.All in all I give this machine high marks. I have not tried any of the others in order to make a comparison. Neither is sewing my profession. For the price and what it does, I think it is worth buying.",3 "Love This Sewing Machine This is a great machine. I use it for making quilts. It is wonderful. Comes with lots of attachments. Threads itself!",4 "over joyed I have had three Phaff sewing machines- last one over $ 3500.00 Granted it does not do embroidry. niether do I any more. Just good old sewing and repairs. I marvel how good it is and how easy to use. All the stitches I want. Hope it lasts better than my expensive machines without expensive repairs. It was shipped on time and all that ways offered.",4 "Sewing Machine There is a lot this machine can do and as a new quilter I am learning all about the machine. It seems to be all that it is advertised to be. I would recommend.",4 "great I am still learning this machine. It has started acting up a little breaking thread. I thinkl I might need to read a little more to see why",4 "Really like this machine! I do not sew often, but when I do I want a machine that works. This is a good machine that will take care of my sewing needs. I'm a knitter and crocheter, not know for my sewing, but this is a good machine!",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine I purchased this Brother CS6000i sewing machine and am very pleased with its capability and for price. It is light and easy to work.",3 "Awesome I really love it and i am enjoying every minute when i'm using my Brother CS6000i it's awesome! i also like the free stitching.",4 "Very happy! I got this as a gift from my parents. I have to say that after I figured out how to use this machine...It was soooo easy! I have only had this one machine but I know that if I ever buy another it will be a Brother.",4 "great machine i am not very experienced, but this machine was very easy to learn. i am sewing a lot and getting better!",4 "Love it. I would recommed this sewing machine cause it is easy to understand and use. Not all that complicated computer stuff to understand on this one.",4 "Loved mine so much, I bought my mother one, too... I have been sewing for years. I love this machine. There is nothing bad I can say about it... My mother loves hers also. She likes that it is light enough that she can move it around herself. She was using an older Kenmore machine and it weighed at least 35-40 pounds...",4 "Brother CS600i I have been using this sewing machine for a few months now. I have not tried all the stitches yet, but several, I am very pleased with it, I make mostly dolls, it`s performing quite well. No problems.",4 "This machine has tension problems need to use metal bobbins! I was VERY unhappy with this machine and had worked for over two hours trying to get the stitch tension to work. I was informed by Bryan (Amazon customer service supervisor) that the review stated to use a ""metal"" bobbin, even though the machine comes with plastic bobbins! So I bought some metal bobbins and tried again - it worked just like the review said (LIKE MAJIC!!!)So ONLY use metal bobbins on this machine and don't trim the bobbin thread on the razor that is part of the machine - leave the thread be about 3-5 inches long. Also, the thread show go over the top of the bobbin even though the manual doesn't show that - then the bobbin tension is correct!",4 "Really tried to like this machine.. UPDATE I am new to the sewing world and had a difficult time trying to figure out how to thread it. My husband had to try to figure it out. Once you get passed the threading part, which the machine automatically threads the needle, sewing became a breeze. I was amazed at how quiet it sews. I am still learning how to measure accurately and straight but for the most part the machine guides you. It offers many types of sewing functions and comes with different needles to get you started in case the one needle breaks. For me, that was a plus! Over all I am amazed with the machine and hope to learn to quilt soon. I will update you at a later time once I get the hang of it. Shipping was prompt as I recieved it a day early! Replacement needles can be bought here on amazon for a low price. Thank you!UPDATE 11/30/12 - Threader needle eventually bent so getting thread through the needle is impossible. Will be contacting Brother for replacement part or looking for it online. So far machine works fine for quilting. Working on my 3rd quilt. Will be keeping you posted.UPDATE 12/1/2012 - contacted Brother regarding the Threader piece and yes they would cover the repair under warranty at an authorized Brother dealer. Unfortunatley for me that's about an hour and 15 mins away. Brother would not send me the threader for free; I had to pay for it. So much for warranty.. Anyway, The Threader assembly comes off easily as it slides off. Waiting for replacement arrive in the mail so that we can fix it.12/7/2012 - Replacement threader assembly arrived a few days ago and after a few threadings the middle needle bent again. So I had to go back to the old method of maually threading it with a threader. Also, this machine did not last very long. I was sewing this morning when the dogs decided to shred up the bobbing thread. Despite my best efforts to clean everything out it continued to shred and then eventually broke two needles. This was my breaking point and decided to package it up for return to Amazon. This is really bad timing considering I am making quilts for my niece and nephew and time is running out. So I had to run to Sears to purchase the Singer 2010 which seems to be working smoothly.Well, I have tried to keep you updated with my experience with this machine. If you are reading this chances are you're probably confused as the reviews are very mixed. I went based on the positive reviews, too. Despite what I wrote about the Brother Machine in my original posting, I admit that I loved some of the following features:* Brother offers the walking foot and many of the optional feet in addition to the basic accessories.* Awesome grid. It provides the 1/4 mark for sewing whereas the Singer does not. It made quilting easier.* The set up for winding the bobbin is fool-proof. I do wish the Singer made it that easy.* 60 built-in stitchesWhat I did not like:* Found the extension arm to be unstable during my quilting. When trying to push the material through the machine the legs on the extension arm would fold in making it more difficult. Yes, I am only a month in of learning to sew, but now that I have the Singer I am able to make some comparison.* Threader assembly failed to work* Warranty is only covered if you take it to an authorized dealer. Be sure you have a dealer close by* Dogs shredded bobbing thread on multiple occasions eventually leading to needle breakage and ruined fabric* Built-in light is not very brightAll in all I really did try to enjoy this machine. I wanted it to work and be able to provide a final positive review, but I can't. My journey and updates end here. I hope my review is somewhat helpful to you. I wish you the best!",4 "Sent back the same day I got it! I was really excited to get this machine as it got such great reviews. Upon opening it the machine looked pretty good although it was smaller than I had expected it to be. The machine had many great features and came with some nice accessories but for me, that's where it started to go downhill. When I started to sew I noticed that the tension was a mess. I tried absolutely everything to fix this issue and was never able to do so. I was using Gutermann thread, I made sure it was threaded correctly... As a matter of fact nothing changed no matter if my tension dial was at 1 or 8! So after many hours of fiddling with it I packed it up and sent it back to Amazon.",0 "For what it is Brother Sewing Machine CS 6000iI just finished reading through the Amazon reviews about this Machine and it came to my mind it all has to do with expectations. No $150 new Sewing Machine will be a full service, long lived device in an environment demanding andas taxing as sewing.I think it is a elegant little thing. A bit dainty. My experience using it has been that it groans a lot while working and yes E6 is its favorite offering. Having had many years experience with repairing machines and electronic devices I found out that things which complain ( groan ) fault ( E6 ) are over stressed and working beyond their capacities and capabilities and 'make me nervous' as I wait a catastrophic failure.That said it now adorns a 'shelf of honor' where I admire it daily as I sew using a $400 Kenmore Model 385.19233 (a $600 Janome DC 5011 clone) and a Juki HZL-F600 ( A beauty ) which are a very capable and very quite machines. Again you do get what you pay for and my limited experience regarding Sewing Machines leads me to believe that the $400 to $600 (discounted)is where mediocre to fair becomes better to good.In conclusion: If you paid little do not expect great! Even good can be difficult to find for that bottom dollar.",3 "Disapointed I read the reviews and watched several demos on this product. I bought it thinking it was a good buy and the negative feedbacks were just unlucky, few & far between....well, I get to join those ranks. I have looked at the bobbin assembly, threaded & re-threaded several times, upper & bobbin alike. I waited several minutes on the phone for customer service ""Judy"" to answer then take my information and ask a few ""survey"" questions as she has several others then be less than helpful with a sorry about your luck, better you than me attitude.Unfortunately I have recieved the E6 message several times and heard that dreaded grinding knocking motor sound as it comes to a halt. What I have found is that with the cover off and the lower bobbin out but the assembly in, where the plastic bobbin assembly meets the metal near the front just to the left of the "" white circle/triangle"" icons that line up, the UPPER thread catches when it circles. I have tried several times to sew a single layer, light weight, non stretch fabric with a T4 thread and the factory installed needle (""Judy"" said that was all ok.) The bobbin thread was never part of the E6 (tangled thread) error and just pulled right out. The upper thread had to be coerced into allowing me to free it either by raising the needle and pulling, or just cutting because the tangle was so bad it wouldn't allow the needle to raise. This purchase was a NEW machine and I refuse to have it serviced, it should work like a dream.A little about me: I am new to sewing as a hobby. I recall sewing with mom and grandma as a small child, but nothing much aside from home economics (a stuffed bunny) after that. I have a Singer from the early 90's that works ok, but is a basic model, puckers the fabric as I quilt and has been known to have tension issues. I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old and little time to fiddle with faulty equipment as the majority of my sewing time is after they are in bed.Advise on purchasing this model: Be leary and expect the worse. If you recieve a good machine be happy, I hate being disapointed and that only makes the frustration worse as I try to figure out the problem. Good luck!",1 "Simply the Besy I love my new sewing machine. It is the best! The instruction is easy to understand, parts are easy to identify, and everything is ""push button"". It comes with a free mini-table that is detachable, minidrawer where you can put the accesories, and hard plastic cover. I will recommend this to my friends.",4 "Does not last I've owned this machine for 6 years until it gave me a problem. I am a novice sewer, mostly using the machine for small, simple projects. It may not be the strongest, but I faulted myself when jamming it from fabrics that were too thick. One day the bobbin winder function stopped working. I took it in to get serviced; the sewing store folks basically told me the machine is fairly cheap, ""doesn't have a frame."" All the mechanics of the machine is attached to plastic, and the bobbin winder's plastic was melted and sticky. I'm not an expert on machines and sewing, but I suppose this machine is good for beginners, but it doesn't last.",1 "DO NOT BUY THE CARRYING CASE BUNDLED W/MACHINE I haven't even opened the sewing machine box, but UNFORTUNATELY, the information in Amazon's review doesn't tell you that it comes with its own hard-sided case. Instead, they bundle with it the Brother Universal Case and offer a good deal on it. Good deal, unless you don't realize you don't need it!So, save yourself the trip to the USPO and the hassle and DO NOT BUY THE CASE!",3 "Has some flaws In addition to the commonly voiced complaint that the light is inadequate, I've found that I have to pull out a flashlight to read the LED display (the little screen that displays information about the stitch you're using, length, width, etc.). These are flaws that would have been ridiculously easy to avoid! I've used many different machines in roughly 50 years of sewing and had a really difficult time figuring out how to thread this machine. It was easy right up til almost the final step and the manual was of little help for that although the manual was much better than most in other respects. Also have not been able to figure out how to use the device that's supposed to make threading easy. Again, these particular problems could have easily been avoided, which is frustrating since it's otherwise an excellent machine and reasonably priced.",3 "Okay Machine I purchased this machine about a week ago and it came in the mail 5 days ago. According to the reviews it is presented as a pretty good machine for the cheap price. But as the saying goes...You get what you pay for...after hooking up the machine and sewing on it for 2 days.This machine is re-packaged headed back to the ""refund' Department. It sews very hard (not smooth) the thread was bunching up and getting caught. The worst part was trying to sew a standard pair of jeans and the needle broke. Then after switching to a heavier needle, the machine kept reading ""error"". If you have very light weight things to sew with cheap fabric then this could be a good machine. If you like to take in or reconstruct store ready garments then PLEASE save your money and invest in something a litle more durable. This machine received 3 stars because it has some cool features (computerized features) like sewing without the foot pedal, one-touch needle button....the machine is cheaply made and you can tell this by the weight and the accessories of the machine. Not durable at all. I went yesterday and purchased a Viking 116 machine and the differences between the Viking (top of the line) and this Brother machine aren't even comparable.",2 "GREAT sewing machine!! I replaced my old Singer with this machine. I am definitely NOT a professional sewer....I have, in the past, limited my sewing to halloween costumes, curtains and hemming. These activities when attempted on my old sewing machine were exercises in frustration and usually ended with me vowing to NEVER get that machine out again! The Brother CS6000i has completely changed my view of sewing. I've even signed up to take a sewing class so I can learn more about the hobby. This machine is absolutely fabulous. I was always fighting with threading issues and bobbin issues on my old Singer....no more! I haven't done a lot yet with it, but I have used it to hem some of my husband's jeans. It did a great job with no issues at all. I had the jeans hemmed in minutes. The machine is very easy to learn by just following the manual. I was on the fence about buying another machine based on my past experiences, but I'm SO glad I did buy this one. I'm actually looking for projects to do on it now instead of dreading the ""honey, can you hem these pants"" question.",4 "Love this machine I received this machine just 3 days after ordering it. I pulled it out of the box and immediately threaded it and began testing the stitching, tensions, and the different stitches. The machine will stitch 850 stitches a minute without dancing around the table which I find a big relief. The singer machine I am replacing only sewed about 250 so it was tedious.The machine sews very straight without much guidance which is very impressive to me. The utility and decorative stiches are actually usuable which in every other economy priced machine I have owned were not usable because they were more of an embarrassment and screamed loving hands at home..Not this machine..these stitches are not embarrassing and will be put to good use.This package is a very good deal. The walking and darning feet alone are worth about $45 and the machine comes with all the best presser feet one needs to accomplish many tasks.I am very happy with the smooth quality of the stitching and the quiet operation of both the motor and the needle hammer.I have not had problems with the tensions...it was set loose when it came out of the box but I adjusted it and it is sewing perfectly. I like it so much better than my previous economy singer. For the money I am thrilled and can tell that this machine will carry me through many projects.The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the removable bobbin cover. The bobbin cover should slide. This is such an unforgivable design flaw the machine looses a full star from my otherwise glowing opinion.",3 "Great machine! I am hard on sewing machines, but had a small budget. This little guy had great reviews and the right price tag. I was leary about ordering such a cheap machine, but boy am I glad I did! It has all the major stitches any sewer needs, it runs smoothly and I super love the light. No problems so far, and I use it every single day. Lots of great features and a bargain for the price. If you're looking for a good, cheap little machine, you will not be disappointed.",4 "Great Machine! Great Price! This is my first sewing machine, so I was worried about figuring out how to use it correctly. However, everything is so easy to do. I was doing projects in no time! Despite pushing this machine a little too hard and breaking a needle (which was the wrong size for the material I was working with, I found out afterward), this has been a great investment. Well worth the price! :)",4 "Enjoy! Do read the instruction booklet, great machine! I have put off getting my own sewing machine for years. I researched many machines, but decided on this machine due to it's good reviews and great price. It is very easy to use, runs smoothly and being electronic, is quick and low maintenance. The stitching iseffortless, and it has so many options, all at a touch of a button. It's extremely light weight and makes for quick use and quick putting away. You can't go wrong with this Brother CS60001 60 Stitch computerized sewing machine. ENJOY!!",4 "Very practical, no trouble so far Seems to do all it claims too. Operation was not to hard to learn ( I have stitched before with a couple different old singers). This seems to be the best machine at this price point.",4 "It's ""sew"" Easy I can't praise this machine enough! It has so many wonderful and thoughtful features; no feet feed, super thread cutter; the ease of choosing from the many stitches and/or lengths; light weight and easy to carry, attached tools; etc, etc. The list just goes on and on! The case does not attach but has an indention that fits the machine and so it can be carried as if it did attach. I found that my old Montgomery Wards sewing machine bobbins will fit and work great with this versatile machine because they are the same size. That was just an additional bonus. This is just a little jewel that makes sewing fun and I love it!",4 "Great Machine I read all of the reviews for this machine before I bought it and I was a little nervous because it looks like there were quite a few lemons out there. My machine works like a dream! I had been using my mom's old sewing machine that was as old as I am and started to smell hot after a little while so I would have to take a break whether I wanted to or not. My new Brother CS6000I is just amazing! It almost seems to work it's self! In the very short time that I have had it I have made both of my girls pajama pants, the baby now has a few pinafores and a cute little jacket. With the jacket there were a couple places where there were 4 layers of home decor fabric and 1 layer of quilting fabric and the machine had no problem powering through it. I simply love this machine! Oh and don't worry about buying a case for this model because it comes with a cover! (and lots of tools and different feet) And threading it to sew was SO FREAKIN EASY! And the needle threader is great to have, too. I am just in love with this machine!!!",4 "SEW NICE!! Received this sewing machine and set it up in just a few minutes. Easy to thread and bobbins easy to change. Great sewing machine for everyday use and/or quilting.",4 "Brother CS6000I Sewing Machine I am not a taught but a self learned sewer..can't say seamstress, because I am not. So this machine has been easy for me, instructions almost easy to understand, and I love the self threading of needle and easy way of installing the bobbin. very light weight and got it cheaper and quicker thru Amazon, am very pleased with my purchase of this machine after reading tons of reviews.",4 "Okay for the price. Sometimes the machine jams and the stitches really aren't clean on some of the patterns. It is good for the money.",2 "Alas, I got a lemon Well, I'm sorry to join the few people who didn't love this machine, I really wanted to enjoy it. Mine didn't work properly out of the box and after a full half day of tinkering it is going back. I should mention I am ordering a replacement to give it another try, we'll see what happens.The problem:-My machine WOULD NOT produce a decent-looking stitch no matter what I did right out of the gate. I wound and re-wound the bobbin, threaded and re-threaded, replaced the needle and thread (although I used good quality Gutterman both times), adjusted the top tension up and down. I tried more than half a dozen stitches and none of them looked good. I am not a total novice but I did ask my friend with many many years sewing experience to help figure out what the issue was. We agreed it had to do with bobbin tension but since it's not adjustable, there is nothing to do...-I didn't find the light to be ""super bright"" as description states but rather adequate. The self-threader while simple is not awesome and worked maybe half the time.-Despite all the features, it does feel cheap. If you are really serious about sewing and plan to do either a lot of it or do heavy-duty projects, I would steer clear of this one.Good parts:-My best friend has this very same one and hers works beautifully and produces nice, professional-looking seams.-For the money the features are impressive (if they work).-Machine is light and the learning curve is not steep at all.",0 "a powerhouse don't let the size fool you, this is a sewing powerhouse.easy to change feet, stich and change from free arm and quilt table",4 "Great gift I researched for a good quality machine for a beginner sewer and this model came up repeatedly. The price was GREAT and made it worth the risk to purchase for our 13-year old granddaughter. She absolutely LOVED it and grandma learned how to thread, fill bobbins, stitch the various stitches right along with her. It's a great little machine and up to many large projects. I was impressed with the simplicity and the quality stitching.",4 "Sweet Little Machine This is one sweet little machine. It is light weight, but a great performer. Has nice decorative stitches, great tension, easy to use. I liked the dummy proof diagrams on the machine for threading and bobbin insertion. No more looking in the manual to see if you did it correctly. Can't beat it for the price!",4 "Wife likes it! She had an old Singer which pretty much did only a straight stitch. She likes the multiple stitch options and the attachments she's tried. She takes off one star because the manual is difficult to understand.",3 "Easy to use for someone new to sewing I bought this to learn how to sew and am self teaching myself. So far it seems quite easy to use.",3 "very functionaland easy to use the sewing machine was a great price and it does all the stitches my wife needs she has already made a quilt and it turned out great",4 "I sew like a pro with this sewing machine. Good product! I sew like a pro with this sewing machine, comparing to my previous Singer. Quiet, fast when you like it to, easy to use! I expect to use it for many years for my household sewing / hobby projects."",4 "Exceeds expectations My Brother CS6000i arrived yesterday and has exceeded expectations. I have not quilted in 20 years and decided to dust the cobwebs off some unfinished projects. Due to arthritis, I cannot hand quilt as in the past so I started researched sewing machines with quilting functions. I found this machine and was a little skeptical because the price was so low. Within 10 min. of unpacking the machine, I was sewing! I could not be more pleased.",4 "A hit I purchased this sewing machine for my wife for Christmas; I think I got brownie points. She had wanted her old sewing machine replaced for quite some time, and I decided on this one. She is very pleased with this new machine.",3 "Great machine I was so excited to receive my machine. Can't wait to get designing and sewing again!! It is a very easy and versatile machine. Simple repairs or creating pieces of art, it can do it!",3 "Works awesome Easy to use and when my 12 year old granddaughter love it and was sewing doll clothes that she designed herself. Very happy with purchase. And I received it in a timely manner",4 "Easy to use I purchased this strictly for its features of push button sewing, needle up/down, and the accompanying enlarged sewing area using the table that comes with the machine. The price was excellent. I did experience a catch 22 with the bobbin thread. It will repeatedly catch up under the sewn fabric resulting in a ball of thread. However, I have been able to overcome this by positioning the sewing threads neatly to the side while using just slight pressure over them until a couple of stitches have been sewn. The grey plastic plate around the bobbin area seams to 'float' and not be firmly attached but it has remained in position and causes no issues. I was forced to unscrew the plate over the feed dogs to remove the first thread jam caused by bobbin thread but that has not been necessary since then. The amount of light shown on the sewing area is sufficient and the computerized stitch choices are very easy to adjust. I also like the ability to adjust needle placement to ensure the 1/4"" seam I use for quilting. I will add that the tension needed to be adjusted to 7 ensure good stitches. I paid such a fantastic price for this machine that I cannot complain about it's quality. Value is there. This is my 2nd Brother as I also own their embroidery/sewing machine.",2 "Great machine! For a beginner sewer like myself, this machine is perfect! And for the price I paid, it is amazing and the quality is great. I am constantly searching for projects to work on just to use it. Everything is labeled to help you become familiar with using the machine itself, and the manual is easy to read. The machine I ordered also came with a few bonus accessories and pretty much everything I needed to start sewing then and there. I would highly recommend this sewing machine, and Amazon's price was the cheapest I found.",4 "Great! This is a Super Machine. It does everything that was on the advertisement and i am very happy with the product.",4 "Great Buy! I bought this for my mom and she had nothing but great things to say about this sewing machine. It is easy to use, it runs smoothly, she loves the computer component, the bobbin is easy to use and it has a clear window so you can see when it is running low. Great buy!!!!",4 "So Excited!! I was so excited to receive my new sewing machine. I have not had a new one since the 1970's. It took me a few minutes to set everything up and become familiar with the machine. The first thing I did was hem some jeans. I was so happy that it sewed over the seams like they were butter! It's also is very quiet and extremely light. I was expecting it be be heavy and was very pleasantly surprised at how light it is. I'm not too crazy about the hard case but at least it will protect if from dust, etc. So far I am very pleased with this machine and the discounted price was the best because I was able to get more machine for less money. I would recommend this machine to anyone that is currently looking to replace an old one.",4 "Brother CS6000 is a good machine I like it, is very easy to carry out, and I feel very comfortable with this machine and the price is very good",4 "WONDERFUL! I have sewn before... I had a Singer Sewing Machine that I could NOT figure out for the life of me (too Complicated, very hard to understand...and so very fast) This machine is great for when you are just starting out but It won't get boring once you know what you are doing. It has 3 settings for speed which really helps when you are trying to sew something tedious and complicated. I love having all of the different stitches even though I'm still learning what they are good for. I read a lot of complaints about the LED light... In my opinion that is just supposed to show where the needle hole is Not to give you actual light for sewing and it does about as much as you would expect a single bulb LED light would do. I have recommended this machine to MANY people and will continue to use it until it poops out on me.",4 "My favorite sewing machine I am a seamstress, sewing clothing and household items. This machine is a dream. Due to the light weight, I can take it with me if a project is large or better sewn on-sight.I love the touch button sewing which negates the need for foot control. When sewing huge curtains for our local community theater, I was able to sew them on the floor since I didn't need a table for the foot control...much easier. Simple to learn. The wide variety of stitches allows you to customize your project with creative designs if you chose.I've owned this machine many years and will purchase a new one once I wear out the current machine (not too far off I'm afraid).",4 "a great machine This machine is great. Love all the accessories that come with it, and the extension table is a great asset. Worth the money!",4 "My daughter loves it! I got this machine for my daughter for Christmas, so she has only had it for 1 day, but she was able to set it up and start sewing today. She has already made a few little items on it and it appears to work very well.",4 "Kind of wish I didn't get computerized I don't sew regularly, so I have to get out the instructions every time I use this. Even a plain straight stitch or zigzag requires the manual to figure out the settings. THE LED LIGHT IS A JOKE. There may as well be no light at all.",3 "Great machine! I used my new Brother CS6000i to make several quilts over the past couple of weeks. It worked like a charm! The settings are so easy to use, and my poor old eyes really appreciated the self-threader.My only complaint is the throat of the machine is really too narrow to do much quilting. I made crib sized quilts and it was a big struggle trying to pass the material through the narrowish throat. Other than that, I love the machine.For regular sewing it is perfect!",3 "Happy owner , of brother CS6000i sewing machine ! Before buying, I did my research, and the Brother CS6000i , had high ratings. When I, received the Brother CS6000i, I was so impress , I ordered one for my daughter. I have, been using this machine, on a daily bases.",4 "Sews well; not as heavy duty as I would have hoped It is so lightweight. I guess that's good for transportability, but then I don't really need to do that. I haven't had any problems with it sewing though. The stitches all seem fine so far, but only did quilting. Just afraid this thing will break soon. I wanted something that would stand the test of time.",2 "New To Sewing! I am completely new to sewing. I purchased this sewing machine for myself because Ive always wanted to learn to sew. This sewing machine seemed like a great machine for a very small price....and from what I can tell...IT IS!! The owner's manual is very user friendly and I've also gotten alot of help with tutorials on this machine from watching YouTube videos. I have a feeling the Brother CS6000i is the perfect sewing machine for me!!",4 "great machine I love to sew and my last machine finally gave out. I did my research and found this was the best machine for the price. I absolutely love it! I would define myself as a intermediate sewer and find this meets my needs.",4 "Great sewing machine My daughter in law loves it. We gave it to her as a christmas gift, she received it before christmas and has been using it for the last week or so. Absolutely loves it....she was so happy to get this machine, and it is a very good machine for the price..",4 "Great transaction, but how about the packaging I ordered the sewing machine late for a Christmas gift, and had to pay extra for express shipping to get it in time. All went well, machine showed up on time in perfect condition. My only complaint is that the seller simply taped a shipping label to the sewing machine box and did not put it in a shipping box. The UPS lady was walking up the front walk when my daughter spotted her and the sewing machine box (the sewing machine was supposed to be a surprise) and quickly sent my wife to the other room so she wouldn't see what it was. If you are ordering from this seller, do not expect discretion on what is being shipped. Almost ruined Christmas.",1 "Amazon Failure Amazon decided not to put this in a box. It was a Christmas gift for my wife. She saw it on the porch when she got home. It ruined our Christmas. Thanks Amazon!This is not a review of this product as she has not used it yet.",0 "Brother CS6000i I LOVE this machine! I'm a beginner sewer & this machine is so easy to thread and use! It is lightweight, quiet & does beautiful stitching. It has so many different stitch choices that it should be fun for a more experienced sewer too. For the price, you can't beat it!",4 "Smoke comes out from the motor Smoke comes out from the motor on the first day when I tried to sew! I was very disappointed as this is the first product I pruchased from Amazon and the first sewing machine I've owned.",0 "Brother CS6000i Product preforms exactly as described. The manual is not very clear about how some procedures are performed. I am still having problems with the automatic threader. The manual is not clear where the thread is supposed to go so it is inserted in the needle. Other than that, it is an excellent machine and well worth the price.",4 "First time ever owning a machine----used for quilting/piecing Firstly, I would like to start by saying that I had never before in my entire life touched/used a sewing machine. I bought this one on a whim, looking for a good quality sewing machine but something that would be easy to use.I am so glad I got this machine! Sure, I can't compare it to any other machine I had, and yes....i did break the automatic threader (however buying quality thread and doing it myself is quite easy).This machine has the guides of how to spool your bobbin and place your thread for use on the machine, so you don't have to second guess yourself or keep on looking for a manual to see if you did it right.For the price, I am happy with this product.",4 "Not worth the money We bought this in mid-may of this year, so we have only had it for a little over two months and my husband has used it a few times sewing patches on his uniform and by only using it a few times it doesn't work right. It continously binds up and makes it to where we are not able to use it at all. So we pretty much just wasted our money on this sewing machine and of course we are a month past our return date, so we are stuck with it. Do not suggest wasting your money on this machine. I would hate to see this happen to anyone else.",0 "Fabulous Machine for the money This sewing machine was chosen because of its reviews and it has not disappointed. It is easy to thread, to set up and to use. I had some help figuring out which stitch to use for my project but after that, I was on my own. I never had a problem with the thread bunching as I use high quality products. I love the three automatic sewing speeds. The very slow one was a help when learning to keep straight stitching and proper seam allowances. I am learning to sew and to quilt and this machine is just super. I highly recommend it to anyone.",4 "Easy to Use I recently started quilting and hadn't sewn in almost 30 years. Although my skills were pretty rusty, I've found this machine easy to use. I've used a variety of stitches and the quilting foot. My sister has several machines and she recommended the purchase - a lot of bang for little bucks.",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine Amazon A+++ First of all Amazon is the fastest shipping I have found anywhere. I ordered the machine and had it in TWO days--with free shipping! Thanks Amazon!What a truly lovely machine--it is all it was advertised to be and the price was $40 less than Jo Ann Fabrics. If you take a few minutes to go over the manual, you'll be up and sewing shortly. Nice diagrams for filling bobbins and threading the machine are included on a two-sided sheet, but also printed right on the machine. The learning curve is much shorter than anticipated. I am already well into sewing a top.The needle threader works perfectly, but you must hold the thread correctly and that may take you a try or two. Logic will guide you. The threader is a bit of genius.The CS6000i uses standard clear plastic bobbins and standard needles--so you can get them easily. It is helpful that the unit comes with 4 bobbins and several needles. (All was packaged with great care!)Though the manual does mention to be sure your needle is in the UP position before changing to a different stitch, it would be easy for me to forget, so I want to caution you keep that in mind...or you'll be snapping needles!The machine is quieter than any I've ever owned. I am appreciating the option to operate it without the footpedal. It felt odd at first, but grew on me quickly. It is either/or, meaning you cannot have the foot pedal hooked up AND use the power sewing button. The foot pedal disengages the sewing power button features, though the other two buttons are still functional (reverse and lifting or lowering the needle).I am totally pleased I purchased this machine and just looking at it makes me smile (it is really pretty).",4 "Terrific little sewing machine Wow. I unpacked the machine, followed directions, and was finishing a small sewing project in 30 minutes. Easy!! Just what I need for small repair and sewing projects. So inspired by the ease of use, I might even try something more complicated. :) I am not a skilled seamstress, so don't know how really talented people feel about it. But for me, a sewing klutz, I love it!",4 "works great for the price it is a good little machine. If you want a decent machine for mending and crafts, etc.. it is well worth the money",3 "Brother CS 6000 Love this machine. Replaced a 10 year Brother that was still working. My only issue is that I find the stitch selecter screen hard to read. Have to focus my flashlight on it. Thought the screen was backlit.",3 "Good! Very good machine! Worth the amount paid. Very satisfied. I would recommend. Nice for begginers. Light and easy to transport. That's all I have to say.",4 "Great beginner's machine I was really torn between buying this sewing machine and the more expensive name brand ones that are sold in sewing shops. I am very glad I purchased this one!I am a beginner sewer and this machine is perfect for me. It does everything I want/need it to do and even has a few little extras (the abiltiy to do sleves, the many stich designs). This machine has so far been wonderful for all of my projects. I have made a dress for my daughter, fixed a hamper bag, and made a spill matt for a high chair which required sweing through four layers of fabic. I love the eas of use and the ability to use the traditional foot pedal and also the modern sewing button.pros:-easily change out a needle-many, many stiches to choose from-buttom sewing stich - works amazingly!!-two ways to sew (foot pedal and button)-free arm to sew sleeves, etc.-easy threadingcons:-no embroidering ability-can be finiky with threads, need good quality and not the cheap stuff-is kind of heavy and the accompying case is not a carrying caseOverall, I think this is a great beginners machine (especially for the price) and one that will last me through years and many projects.",3 "Works great - first day of use I just bought this machine, I have never used a Brother sewing machine, but I have sewed on other types of machines way back before they became computerized. I was happy that I could set it up and get the thread all set up and start sewing within 25 minutes or so. I had to read the instruction book but it was clear to follow and everything went well. I tried a couple of different stitches and the machine works great, the pedal is easy to use (not too sensitive). I noticed that several layers of seams gave the machine some trouble and I had to move it forward myself off of the trouble spot, but it was a really thick mess so that's my fault. I was happy to be sewing so quickly in order to make a costume. If I encounter more issues I'll edit this entry. Thanks to the other reviewers who were helpful for me in making this choice.",4 "Easy machine for light sewing This is an affordable, easy to use, lightweight machine with many decorative stich options. However, I use a sewing machine almost every day for a variety of sewing projects, and have had to return/replace this machine 3 times already because it could not stand up to the regular use. It struggles when anything other than light weight fabric is used and is highly sensitive signaling errors often.For infrequent, light sewing, this should be a good choice, but for anything more, I recommend saving for something stronger.",2 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine I love this machine.Great quality, sturdy, well made. Love all of the built in stitches. Incredible price for such great quality. Best price around on Amazon. Very easy to use. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.",4 "GoodPutchase Easy machine to operate. If you simply need a machine with not a lot of fancy extra stuff you are not likely use- this is the machine for you. The price was right and I have notopped sewing since I got it. One problem-the self threader-still trying to figure that one out",3 "Sweet Machine For the price this machine can't be topped. Has all the features of something costing ten times the price. My 35 year old Bernina was a work horse but this is a different animal. If you've never used a computerized machine it will take some getting used to. Take your time- go slow and READ everything twice. Play with it before starting any projects. I have had none of the problems many people are talking about but am paying attention to the comments. I have a small embroidery business and use a large Brother 6 needle embroidery machine every day and believe Brother puts out a quality machine and so far this one has proved me right. Thanks!",4 "Great choice for everyday use. Works very well, reliable and durable. have been using it for about a year excellent. Would recommend this to others.",3 "WOW!!! Brother CS6000i I just make my first quilt for my grandson first birthday, I am so pleases. I can't say anything bad about this product but it should cost more.",4 "Great Machine with Lots of Extras This is a great machine! I love all the extras that came with it, especially all of the bobbins. The only thing I can think that I would have picked something different is that the free arm isn't very narrow. I can't get my kids' jeans to fit on it to patch the knees. Other than that I love it. I finished 4 quilts and it worked like a dream!",4 "Good machine for the price I am overall pleased with the performance of the sewing machine. However, there was a foot missing and I needed to call Brother to have them send me one. They did so in a timely manner.",3 "Nice Great price for the features, I think. This sewing maching is available at Walmart, which I think is why the ""retail"" price is so much higher than the selling price. I mean, Walmart kinda forces companies to lower their prices on stuff. I think? And it means a lot more people (who don't shop online) see these. This one is cheaper than they have it at Walmart, for the record. Buy this if you want a sewing machine under $350 or so, this is the best value I could find. I mean, some $350 machines might be a little better, but that's more than double the price of what I paid. Good features and the reliability seems good. If you want something in this price range, get it. Nothing under $200 compares as far as I've seen.",4 "Amazing! Before this sewing machine, I used a 60s model Swinger. It's what I taught myself on and had grown accustomed to. When I saw this machine, at the price and all of the features, I couldn't pass it up. Man, I'm sure glad I did! I had no idea using a sewing machine could be so effortless. Really. It takes all of the guesswork out of determining which presser foot to use, threads your needles, doesn't jam up due to constant tension issues... I'm in love. it will really make you feel as if your possibilities are endless when it comes to crafting, quilting, home decorating...",4 "I love my sewing machine! I have sewn many projects on my machine and have had no problems whatsoever. It is so easy to use and has many useful features. I love it!",4 "Great machine So far so good. I have used my machine to hem several pairs of jeans for my daughters. The machine works terrific. I especially love the automatic needle threader. I am going to give a simple pattern a try this weekend, and am hopeful that my machine will sew through fleece as easily as it did the jean material.",4 "I love it This is my first sewing machine--I got it for Christmas this year. Despite all the crazy stitches, it's pretty easy to figure out and use. I love the autothreader. It's nice and lightweight. I have no complaints so far!",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine Just got the machine yesterday, and although I am NOT a seamstress, I was working on it, in less then 1 hour. I actually read parts of the manual. I didn't receive the CD that I have heard tell about, but the manual was very easy to understand.It was an easy setup, two cords, and removing the blue tape. Swapping out the pressure foots was easy as well, the only thing that I have to learn to do really, is that the release for the pressure foot is on the right side and under the body of the machine. I did test some lesser quality thread in the machine, and boy it sure didn't like it. It bunched up at the bottom and made quite a mess, I won't be doing that again.So far, all is well, I am glad I spent the money on it. I had priced the same machines in sewing stores and those machines were well above the price I paid for via amazon.Next time I buy one I just might have to get the machine that does the embroidery. Oh, and one more thing, I wish it was made in the USA vs foreign countries.",4 "WONDERFUL MACHINE! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL SEWING MACHINE....SUPER EASY TO USE..AND FANCY STITCHES!! I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT SEWING AND WAS INTIMIDATED WHEN I OPENED THE BOX, BUT IT IS SO USER FRIENDLY.",4 "Falling in love..again A fine machine...easy to operate, its fun to finally get into the computor age, especially when I'm technicaly challenged. I'm sure I will get more quilting done. I've ordered lots of extra feet, so now I'm just playing...feel like a kid again. Very pleased with the quick service, and also the easy instructions on operating the machine.",4 "Don't bother There is potential in this machine. Lots of stitches, comes with a variety of presser feet. But this thing has given me so much heartache, ruined so many projects and caused me to have to get out the seam ripper AGAIN (the most valuable thing that came in the box) to rip out a big gnarled mess of thread from my fabric. I sew as a hobby, making clothes for my kids and crafting projects. This machine makes everything a lot harder than it needs to be.It has terrible tension issues that can't seem to be fixed by adjusting the tension. Sometimes it is so awful that my stitches appear to be diagonal rather than straight, and my fabric gathers without my wanting it to. I have to take everything apart, put it back together. Try a variety of tension settings. Curse. Rip everything out. Start again.You can pretty well guarantee that if you try to feed more than two layers of quilting weight cotton through this thing it will jam up and just continually sew in one spot. Prepare to have to yank your project through the feed dogs from behind the presser foot or you will get nowhere.To my annoyance, I have to be constantly vigilant over how my fabric is fed through, because it seems to want to feed it all at and angle or a curve instead of straight, so my lines of stitches end up looking wavy and messy. And unless I put a million pins in and hold the bottom edge of my fabric tightly together, it will separate the different fabric layers noticeably by the end of my seam.Good luck sewing on knits. I hand it to Brother for including some stitches that should work really well on stretch fabrics. The problem is that with the bad feed system, and the tension issues, everything looks really bad.For the price, you would be better off finding something stronger on craigslist.",1 "very easy to use Great machine for a total beginner. Easy to string. Clear directions. Very light. Very quiet. It's a pleasure to use.",4 "Brother Sewing Machine Very good machine for the $$$. It arrived safely and was in presentable condition and a great surprise gift!",4 "Great machine I damaged my very expensive machine by accidently pulling it off in the floor. Because i don't sew as much as i once did, i hesitated to purchase another pricey machine. I read the reviews about the Brother CS6000i. I ordered, really not expecting a lot considering the low price. Boy, have i been surprised. This is a great machine, and actually has a gew stitches that my expensive machine didn't have. Great machine,great price.",4 "Love It! I LOVE the Brother CS6000i! I highly recommend it. It's so easy to just pick up sewing (after several years of not doing it) with this machine. The stitches are awesome! I love the drop in bobbin and needle threader. I've had the product for a month now, but I have made 3 pillows, a bed skirt, and a curtain valance. It works great (so far), has tons of extras and it's so easy to use!",4 "My Love Machine I love this sewing machine. I was teaching my daughter how to sew when my old machine (Kenmore) broke down and they can not get parts for it anymore. Well I told my hubby what happen and he said go check Amazon and see what you can find. We love Amazon too!The Brother came up and I was not sure how good it would be especially for the price, but I read a least 20 of the reviews and decided to try it, I could always return it if it was not what it was cracked up to be. Needless to say it Will Not be returned. This is an awesome machine for both beginners and experienced. I truly think it has helped my daughter love to sew because of it being computerized, she has even named it Techna( she is 16). She has made two outfits with it already and I have only had it for 21 days.The only thing I would change is the lighting need to be a little more brighter.Thanks again Amazon and Brother for making my life easier.Sincerely,ERBNorth Carolina.P.S. For those of you who are still undecided. Go ahead press that "" add to cart"" button you will not regret it.Update: Aug 25, 2011OK Now I know for sure that you need to put this wonder-est machine in your cart. My daughter made another dress and didn't even want me to help her finish it, she wanted to do it herself. I did get to sew up a fleece blanket, while she was busy on her computer. We may have to buy another or I won't get my dresses done. If you are wonder how it did on the blanket it did great I used the no. 6 stitch and went around the edge with not one mess up. Please don't let the price fool you this truly is a great machine.",4 "Absolutely love tihs machine Fabulous machine for beginners. Adore the self threading function. Now I don't have to spend an eternity rethreading every single time the thread breaks! Easy pop out bobbin on the bottom has save me from crying over my threading machine. TONS of accessories are included. Really love this machine. I'm probably gonna end up sewing a new case for it but the one that is included isn't bad. Did a lot of research before deciding on this one and I'm glad it paid off.Buy it. It is worth every penny.",4 "Great little machine! I bought this machine because fixing my old 1970's Singer was just as expensive, and the idea of a buttonhole maker just drew me in. I sew as a hobby, and do both clothes-making and quilting, although I am a beginner with both. Pros: This machine is easy to use. The feet are simple to switch out by pressing a release button. The computerized screen tells you which foot to use for each stitch. The one-step buttonhole maker took a little time to figure out, but now I'm putting buttons in everything! Cons: The machine is lightweight and it shakes when going through thicker fabrics. The arm is not long, so i've been rolling bulky fabric to get it under the arm. I also get birdsnests a lot, but that is likely just me! Overall, I am very happy with this machine, and i recommend it for people like me-- the hobbyist and casual user.",3 "Great for beginners I finally decided to buy a sewing machine to make minor repairs/alterations. I had basically no experience working with sewing machines previously, but was able to get this machine out of the box, up and running within about 20 mins. While it took a few minutes to get up and running, it was basically very straight forward and has already paid for itself with the basic hem repairs (our cleaners/tailors wanted 20$ a pop for hem repairs on my wife's dresses-no so much my friend, I did it in like ten minutes) and stitching up my kids jeans. Sweet!",4 "Stick with Brother Sewing Machines I bought a Singer Sewing machine when i was desparate and learned a valuable lesson, never again and i will always choose Brother. I finally ordered one on Amazon and got it the next day. My last Brother sewing machine lasted me twenty years. This is a fantastic machine easy to understand and use. Even my thirteen year old was sewing pillow cases the day i got it!",4 "Disappointed I bought this machine March 27, 2010. It worked very well for 2 years on light projects such as cotton baby clothes or lightweight shirts and skirts. However, I've been redecorating a room and was sewing lined curtains (home decor weight), and a twin size quilt. This machine gave up the ghost as I was making the quilt. It started tangling up the thread in the feed dogs, and making a horrible noise. Now it just gives E1 and E6 error messages, even though I've cleaned out all the thread and dust from the feed dog area as it says to do in the book. Now the hand wheel/knob won't turn and the machine just makes a horrible noise. It is useless. My mom (who has been sewing for many years) believes that I just wore out the motor because the machine couldn't handle heavy-duty cloth. I was using a size 16 needle and all-purpose Coats thread for the home decor medium weight cotton fabric. I am very disappointed that my machine didn't last very long. I have always been very careful with it, kept it in its case, and followed the directions in the manual.",0 "Great so far Item arrived on time and intact. So far there have been no problems. The wife loves it. She says the computer stitching is really great. She completed work on a dress yesterday. Everything worked as expected. She says, give it 5 stars.",4 "Sewing Machine I love all the different stitches. Still trying to figure out different materials with it. For the price the machine is not bad.",3 "I am in love! After years of dreaming about purchasing a sewing machine and learning how to sew, I did my research and settled on this machine. I made a great choice! This machine is quiet, it's sleek, and it's modern. I have only been on a machine once before in my life. On this machine I was able to quickly read the directions and get right on the machine! I feel so accomplished. I have created three small pieces so far and plan to wear this machine out! I got a great deal.",4 "Nice This came in good time and was packaged in the actual retail box and nothing more. It has many functions and is a great machine for a sewing noob like myself. I am happy with this purchase and would recommend it to others.",4 "several jams of thread So far i have had several jams of thread in the bobbin housing. it takes on average 15 minutes to fix because i have to take plates off to get to jam. Other than that, the machine has performed well and is very easy to use. The multiple stitches are very nice. Nothing too advanced, but great for making decorative stitches on clothing and quilting.",2 "Brother CS6000i I love my new sewing machine. The price of the sewing machine is great for what the machine does. It was very easy to set up. The instructions are very easy to follow. I have sewn many burp cloths on it. I am very happy with this purchase.",4 "So far, so good This is my third sewing machine (I still use my first one, a '60s pink Kenmore, and an '80s Singer.) This Brother has easy to use features, and I love the easy needle threading. But, it makes a knocking noise that I have not yet figured out. Maybe this is a normal sound, since I am used to an older machine. I've owned it only one month and so far, so good. I really think I'll be happy with the cs6000i and the price was right at amazon.",3 "Wonderfull! I am absolutely satisfied with my purchase. User friendly and an excellent value for the price. Obviously there are better machines out there but can't beat the price/quality ratio. Adjustable stitch lengths and widths and easy to use accessories (zipper foot, buttonholes, etc) and clear instructions. Very portable; weighs almost nothing. Love it!!!",4 "Good sewing machine I just got started in quilting and made the mistake of getting a cheaper sewing machine before this one. Even though it was cheap, it was a waste of money. I ended up getting this one and life is great. I'm very pleased with how it's working.",4 "machine works great!! I really am just an average person who loves to work on projects. I enjoy doing crafty things and this machine is working great. I love the automatic threader, it takes some patience to learn how to use it, but once I figured it out, I love it. I have made several items with it and even used some of the wonderful stitches offered. they have all worked great and I found the directions easy to understand. Very happy with my purchase and trying to come up with more projects to work on!!",4 "Nice and easy Very nice machine and easy to use. Will do just great for my crafts and quilts as well as all other sewing I may need to do. I am a beginning quilter. Easy to understand instructions for someone familiar with a sewing machine. I have been sewing some for years but may be more difficult for a beginning sewer to understand. I really love this nice light machine.",4 "Love it Works as expected and more. Seeing previous reviews about it not working properly made me think if I should purchase this. Simply read the instructions on how to thread it and how to put bobbin in and your set. I had no problems at all. As a matter of fact this thing hummmms when it runs. Not loud at all.",4 "Impressive Machine CS6000i I'm new to the world of sewing, so I wanted a machine that took most of the guess work out of the process of learning to sew. This unit does that and more. I plan on making decorative two sided applique outdoor flags. I needed a zig zag stitch, but I find that after I have the flag done, I'm adding fancy decorative stitches, in contrasting colors, aroung the edges. This easy, and fun to do detail really sets off my flags from other ones I've seen.The zig zag stitch is really cool. You can easily change the size and width of the stitch with just a push of a button, and you can see what your new settings are in the led screen. Very easy to repeat stitches you like. It even shows you which presser foot to use for any stitch you select. Very cool feature for a beginner. I gave the manual a quick read, and I was sewing almost like I knew what I was doing. Even my first flag came out pretty impressive.The machine is so easy to thread. Even the bobbin couldn't be easier. You just have to fill it, and drop it in. The top thread is just as easy. I love the self threading feature.I had some presser foot questions, so I called Brother. They were very helpful. They not only answered my questions, but also gave me some helpful advice to make my learning process even more enoyable.Bottom line is that if a beginner can sew with this machine, anyone can start a new hobby with impressive results. I'm sure this machine is even more impressive if you know what you are doing. I'm very happy with my purchase, and the results of my new hobby. You can't beat the price for everything this machine can do.",4 "Works Great for Daily Use When I first got married, I had my mom's old Kenmore sewing machine, that hadn't been that nice 30 years earlier and definitely wasn't then. It jammed constantly and had a lot of other issues and was so frustrating to use. I was starting to have babies and had taken up sewing cloth diapers, blankets, and other things for them and I needed a reliable sewing machine that was easy to use, worked without jamming, had a three-step zig-zag (important for diaper making), and was reasonably priced. My MIL, who quilts, tried to sell me on her $2000 Bernina but that was just out of my price range and too complicated. After much research, I settled on this machine.That was four years or so ago. It has worked great. I have sewn literally dozens of diapers and they have held up beautifully because they are well-sewn. It has very rarely jammed and was easily fixed if it did. It threads easily. It has dealt with my kids (now a bit older) pounding on it and playing with it at times and still works great. I use PUL in my diapers, which is slippery to sew, but this machine does great with it. I sewed a gigantic denim and fleece blanket and the machine handled that too. There really hasn't been a project yet that it hasn't done. Not to mention it's very affordable!If you want to start sewing and need a basic workhorse machine, this is it.",4 "So far great! I started using my machine as soon as I got it!! Overall the machine has a great rating but I made sure to look at the negative ratings as well.... And yes the machine is made mostly of plastic as most things are now.. But it doesn't neccessarily feel like cheap plastic atleast. And this is a great deal since it includes the extended sewing table and hard case (not a complete carrying case but protects it well and has hole where machine handle is so you can pick the whole thing up which is nice). When I went into my local Jo Ann Fabrics store their selection was poor (6 machines) and prices were ridiculous. But again for the money this is a great machine that you can grow into. I myself am a beginner and plan on sewing cotton fabric or felt material mostly.. But as I get more experienced I probably will start to hem my jeans and stuff.. And I'm sure it will do just fine. But for those more experienced sewers who will be using a machine heavily with heavy fabrics.. You may want something more heavy duty.. But overall this machine is set up to do it all. But of course if any issues arise I will be sure to update my review!! Happy sewing to all!! :)",4 "Great sewing machine I LOVE this machine! Once you figured it out it is easy to use - plus it is easy to figure out, even for people that are starters! I have used this sewing machine alot already for different things - my biggest project were making two roman shades myself and with that machine it was fun and easy to make them! It is easy to get the thread on the bobbins and its easy to get into the needle with the little help thingy they have next to the needle! I bought this machine for an amazing price and if anyone wants to get a new machine - if beginners or not - I would highly recommend it!",4 "Brother machine I am pleased with the performance of the machine so far. I do not sew a lot but it seems like it does all functions well. It is a little hard to thread.",3 "Sews beautifully The only thing is that I didn't realise it had US plug ( not stated in ad for Aus customers) had to buy converter for $100 but still good deal.",4 "Great for a beginner I love this sewing machine! I am a beginner sewer, but decided on this machine after reading the great reviews it received. So glad I did. I took to an introduction to sewing class last week (and took this machine with me) and even the instructor (a long-time seamstress) commented on how nice it is for the money and how well the machine runs. Originally, I went to a craft store and purchased a $120 model from another big-name brand, but quickly returned it after reading the poor reviews it got online. Good thing I did--another person in my sewing class was using a machine just like the one I returned and it jammed on her about five times during our two-hour class. That would be so frustrating for a beginner sewer. Trust me, it's worth the money to spent just a bit more to get a nice model like this one from a trusted name.",4 "My new favorite sewing machine I own 5 machines, my daughters each have their own also. This is our new favorite. Great decorative stiches. Be sure to get the quilt table that attaches. I've made 3 quilts on it so far. LOVE IT!",4 "Love this Machine I'm am a senior and haven't had a machine for at least 30 years so I was a little leery about buying one. This met all my expectations. It was priced right and reviewed well and came promptly in perfect condition. I am not real tech savvy so I wasn't sure if I could work it but the instructions are easy to follow and I am very pleased with it.",4 "Brother shines! The day I received my Brother CS6000I, I finished shortening curtains for my grandaughter's room. Easy. Then, I began looking for items requiring darning or patching or mending, so I've used several of the stitches. Easy and beautifully done. It has purpose. Now, I'm searching for a project that I can do to give the machine wings. My old machine was a wrestling match. It's such a pleasure to sit at a machine with no tension issues, ease of use, understandable operating instructions, and all-round facility. It is a joy to use.",4 "Great Machine For A Beginner This is an absolutely great machine!! I am what you would call a beginner and have not sewn since I was in the 7th grade and I am now in my mid-40's. On a whim I decided to buy a sewing machine to try my hand at sewing again because I enjoyed it so much when I was younger. I purchased this from my local Walmart who had a very limited selection of machines. The reviews on this machine were good so I purchased it. I could not be happier with my selection and would recommend this machine to anyone who is learning or has limited sewing capabilities. What is so great about this machine is the fact it is computerized and has many stitches to select from. Also it comes with many great attachments. At a price of less than $200 you can't go wrong. It's sturdy and well made and I have not had any problems with it.Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions",4 "nice machine Ordered one for my wife and one for my grown daughter and they both really like them a lot. the main thing is to read the instructions carefully,especially if you have been using another kind of machine.",4 "My only sewing machine I read reviews before buying this machine. I sewed on a borrowed Kenmore machine for about a year before finally buying my own - this Brother machine. What sold me on it was that most reviewers said it performed well and came with extra feet and attachments. I sew on the machine about 3 hours a day, about 5 days per week. It is a fantastic machine. It sews smoothly. It is easy to maintain and clean. The baseplate slides off and the bobbin holder pops out for easy lint removal. The extra feet and various things that come with the machine, including the big extension table piece, are fantastic. I love having all the feet to use. Sewing is easy. Threading is easy. The extra buttons and things are very usable. I couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend this machine.",4 "A-sewing I will go... I just used my new Brother sewing machine and I am totally happy with it.It's smooth and quiet and sews like a dream. I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks to Amazon as well for having the best price out there so Icould bring my dream to life. Hi-ho a-merry-o, a-sewing I will go...",4 "Brother Sewing Machin This machine is ""dummy proof."" It is really simple to use and has a great selection of stitches. I love it!",4 "excellent buy I'm extremely happy with this machine. It's smart and easy to use overall. I had a little trouble figuring out how to use the fast bobbin winder and quick-set bobbin features from the manual instructions alone. However, once I figured it out, it's fabulously easy. Contrary to what a few other reviewers say about the machine being cheaply made, I find it well put together and sturdy.",4 "Very Impressed I am extremely happy with my new purchase! I also own a Husqvarna Viking Scandinavia, and this cheaper Brother machine comes pretty close to the quality of my Viking (at least so far). It comes with every accessory you will ever need, and the manual is very well-written, comprehensive, and easy to understand. Some other reviewers have said that their machine doesn't sew through thick fabric very well. This hasn't been my experience, as I just repaired a thick leather purse without any issues. Not at all sluggish considering how thick the leather was. Also, the machine isn't loud and clanky, which is a definite plus for me. It's uncomplicated looking, but has LOTS of useful features that I am excited to utilize. Although the machine is very light and easy to carry, it doesn't feel or look cheaply made. I think this is as good as it gets for under $200!P.S. - I've owned a Singer in the same price range as this Brother and the quality was terrible, so I definitely don't recommend Singer if you are looking for a model that's easy on your wallet.",4 "Just what I wanted This machine is exactly what it says it is and exactly what I wanted. Plus, they sent me the bonus pack, so I have the cover. The machine in light in weight, which is what I needed so I can transport it. But it is solid in stitching can go through heavy materials. I have been making shoulder-holster bottled-water carriers out of ScotchGuarded fabric for outdoor furniture. The machine goes through 4 layers of fabric and the nylon webbing for the strap with no problem. The various stiches are easy to dial in. The lever for the needle was in an odd place for me at first, but I am right handed so eventually it worked out great. I would recommend this machine for the recreational sewer. I plan to learn everything on the machine and then upgrade and give this to one of my neices. So this is a good learning machine for me, an almost-senior with not much experience in computerized machines. I can say this machine is fun to use and I may end up keeping it to take with me when I travel. For now it fills all my needs and am looking forward to upgrading.",4 "love this machine It was delivered the next day and i pulled it out and used it that night it was so easy to use and easy to learn.......being pregnant and needing something to do late at night when my 2 yr old sleeps it was great to sew instead of being on my computer or watch tv.......i have made many things for my toddler and my baby on the way, it was nice to sew again after all these years. the price was such a bargain i could not pass it up. i would recommend this machine to anyone!",4 "Nice Machine This sewing machine was easy to set up with well-written instructions. The bobbin was easy to load and to place. The needle was easy to thread. I still haven't used all of the stitch examples, but the ones I have used work perfectly.I am very satisfied with this sewing machine.",4 "I LOVE this machine. This is the first new machine I purchased, and I was a little skeptical. It seemed too good to be true. I was pleasantly surprised! Although it is made of plastic, it is very sturdy and doesn't shake or seem like it will fly apart.What I love:-The feet. Every foot you can imagine is included, and I especially enjoyed the free motion/darning foot. I wish it was a halfmoon shape though, it is hard to see and be precise.-Drop Feed-- excellent-As many stitches as you'll probably ever need-Nice Bright LED light-Carrying case. That was a nice surprise!-Expansion table-- this is really cool, my art quilts definitely appreciate it.-Quick threader... this is SO easy to use, i don't know why anybody is having problems with it.... it is very straightforward and works every time. Read the instructions?What I would have done different:The accessory storage is kind of bad. Cheap.Overall, go for it! My mom is a professional seamstress and she is jealous. You can't beat the price.... you won't be upset.",4 "Just got it today. I have a 6 year old manual Singer, and I'm a novice quilter. Being faced with spending big bucks on different accessories for the Singer, I saw this for such a good price, with everything I wanted.I have only used it for one day, but this is my review so far:I'm technologically challenged, but if you read the manual, you can get through the steps pretty easily.pros:Lightweight: this will be great for taking it to classes.Smooth and quiet stitching: my singer was a bit loud and jerky, and I like this one better.Quilting options: comes with the extension table, walking foot, quilting(darning) foot, and the ability to do a 1/4"" seam. buying all these things for a machine you already have would again be more than this machine itself!Lots of stitches: I've only had basic, so the myriad of stitch choices is fun.cons:dim lighting: it says it has super bright lighting...just not so. you will need another light source.portability: yes, it is lightweight, but plastic cover is just a cover, not a carrying case. you have to remove your spool of thread to get it on. the compartment for holding all the other little pieces is a little pitiful, and difficult to get on with the pouch of stuff in it. if you want to lug this baby to classes you'll need something to carry your other accessories, the extension table, cords, etc.Default stitch setting: if you turn off the machine, it always goes back to a default, which you cannot change, so you have to remember to reset everything where you had it.Overall so far: I like it so far. I think you get an awful lot for the money with this one. It has a lot of features that you'd pay a lot more for with higher-end machines. It has a few annoying quirks, but nothing that would make me return it so far.",3 "Amazing Sewing Machine Bought this to replace my old brother---was worried though because it was somewhat cheap in price for a sewing machine, but I was amazed --it is great--worth more than what i paid and easy to use too--this is my first electronic sewing machine and it was very easy to learn how to use",4 "I like it Just got this machine. I love it the speed settings are the best it gives me control that I cant find with many machines. I can say, hold on to your manual you will need it. You must read it to understand this machine and just to make your life easier. I sew frequently however, I needed to read it to operate it easier. I realize alot of negatives about this machine may be due to the fact of others just jumping in and not taking the time to learn the machine. Happy sewing!",4 "oh brother! this machine has me looking for projects just to use it on! everything is so conveniently placed...the foot raising lever, the thread cutter on the side...this model has the needle raining button which is very easy to get used to....no more rolling the wheel to get the needle where i want it...a joy to use, so lightweight, the decorative stitches work beautifully....i love it!",4 "Easy to use! I love this sewing machine... I'm not an expert seamstress but, this does do what I need it to and it is so easy to use... I also didn't need to buy anything extra in order to get started... The manual is a big help for someone like me who doesn't have much experience sewing with a machine... I am VERY happy with my purchase.",4 "Brother sewing machine I purchased this sewing machine after reading many good reviews about it. However, the instruction book is not as thorough as I would like it to be. I'm having trouble with some of the optional stitches and may have to go to my local fabric shop to see if they can help me with it. I'm kind of disappointed that it's not as simple to use as advertised. Otherwise, I like that it is light and I can move it easily. I like that it came with many accessories and a cover. I also like how quiet it is and that it has different sewing speeds.",2 "Disappointment I've always stuck with Singer, now I know why.I ordered this product in March and I am already having to return it because it is not sewing correctly anymore. No, I am not a beginner sewer I have been sewing for 12 years.It worked great at first, hardly any issues. The base that attaches to the sewing machine is rather annoying, as the legs always cave, so it's not good if you have a lot material. Now, it will not sew anything remotely heavy. It appears to be sewing and makes the holes from the needle but there is nothing. It is light, and I think that might be the problem, cheaply made.I have contacted Amazon and they are letting me return it for a full refund which I will use towards a Singer machine.I would say that if you sew a lot, heavy and non-heavy items, go with a machine that is built better because ideally it will last longer.This is a total disappointment for me because I am without a machine for a bit.",1 "This noob is delighted (and can SHIRR on it!) First off, this machine is great for a newbie. I used a sewing machine once, more than a decade ago, so I was a bit nervous. However, the manual makes everything very simple. If you follow the manual exactly, you should have no problem with winding the bobbin, threading the lower part, and threading the upper part.Second thing (and the thing I'm most excited about): SHIRRING is tricky but totally doable! Before I figured this out, the shirring looked horrrrrible. Not scrunchie at all. But after all these steps, it's perfect! Just what I wanted. And now I can make a cute summer dress :)Here's what you do: buy elastic thread. Wind the elastic thread on the bobbin using the machine. This will make the bobbin tightly wound (other brands differ, but this is what worked for me).Take the bobbin case out of the machine (you will need to pop off the gray plastic piece from the arm). There will be two teeny screws: one on the right and the other on the left. Mine has green paint on the left screw. Take an eyeglasses screwdriver (bought an eyeglasses repair kit on amazon for 2.50) and tighten the screw. Put the bobbin with the elastic in and place the bobbin case back in the machine. (There will be a white arrow on the bobbin case that points to a white dot. line those up!) Replace the plastic cover and thread it as usual.The top thread will be normal thread (cotton, polyester, whatever you use) and this should match the fabric you're shirring. Thread everything up as usual. Turn on the machine and set the stitch length to 5 (max) and increase the upper thread tension. I set my wheel (on top of the machine) to 8. Then sew! I used a straight stitch (00) and it was incredible! Very nice and scrunchie.",4 "Handy dandy sewing machine I bought this machine about 4 months ago, to replace my nearly 20 year old basic Kenmore. The Kenmore still works but I wanted some of the more modern amenities such as the drop-in bobbin and the needle-down function since I do a lot of quilting and piecing and was tired of manually rotating the needle to the down position between pieces. (I would consider myself an intermediate level quilter.) So far I'm pleased with my new machine - I haven't used many of the fancy stitches yet but I've used the heck out of the straight stitch! I love how easy it is to change the feet - there's a little lever you press and it opens metal jaws and drops the current foot and you just snap the next foot in place. SO much quicker and easier than my old Kenmore! This machine comes with an extended table (which does fold in on itself sometimes, I'm in the habit now of periodically pushing the feet outwards as I work) which is handy, and it came with a walking foot which works very well! (You do have to use the included screwdriver to put that foot on.) It also comes with a darning foot and you can drop the feed dogs to do free-motion quilting which is another good feature. It's not perfect though - one thing I really DON'T like about this machine is that you cannot wind a bobbin while sewing - this is something my old Kenmore could do and I miss that feature but it seems to be a common setup for modern machines in this general price range so I guess I can't complain too much. I also wish it would remember what stitch you were using last instead of returning to the default every time you turn it on, but changing stitches is just a touch of a button so that's not a big deal. Last ""bummer"" is that the light seems dim; I fixed this by aiming a desk lamp at the sewing bed. Otherwise it has been a nice change from my old machine - I love the drop-in bobbin, the needle-down function, and the speed control - this baby hums along a lot faster than my old machine which was scary at first but now I zip right along at top speed and it hasn't dropped a single stitch. So far no complaints about reliability, no tension problems, and it doesn't seem to be too terribly picky about thread (I use Coats & Clark machine quilting thread). Overall quite pleased and no buyer's remorse whatsoever, I'm enjoying my sewing time more and it's made me more productive - everybody's getting a quilt for Christmas this year! I also think this machine would be good for clothing construction because it has the decorative stitches, free arm, and comes with feet for zippers and blind stitches, etc. but I haven't tried that yet - too busy quilting!",3 "Ok for simple sewing Initially, i had a terrible time with tension... Sometimes I'd have to change the tension from 4 to 7 or even 9, other times no setting would be right... Sometimes in the middle of sewing the tension would change and I'd go from perfect stitches to too tight or looping underneath... I was so frustrated! I rethreaded my needle and refilled my bobbins that came with the machine repeatedly... I tried the metal bobbin trick to no avail...Then I bought cheap plastic bobbins at Joann's and my tension problems went away! I can sew at the fastest speed with any stitch without a hitch... Well, watch out for stitch #49, sometimes it sucks the fabric into the throat plate hole... But that cheap bobbin worked... It doesn't even have the little notch that the Brother bobbin has that clicks into place on the bobbin winder... Get the usual size 15 bobbins and see what happens... They are flat on both ends with squarish (not round) holes to thread the thread through... And the plastic is pretty thin, too....If you sew too long at the fastest speed I noticed the machine gets hot to touch...The light is okay but not very bright...Good little machine as long as you don't have to go through thick layers..Machine is scarily light... Just seems fragile when carrying it around...I really like the extension table...",2 "Great simple sewing machine I love this sewing machine! I am a beginner and most of my sewing is simple garments (such as robes) or craft projects. It does the job on these very well. I don't need lots of bells and whistles; however, if I decide to advance my skills, I can still use it. The instruction book is well set up and easy to understand. I am very pleased with its price and performance and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.",4 "Love It but it's tempermental. Before buying this machine I very carefully read most of the other reviews. I must say that I agree with most of them. There are two things I agree with. The tensioning is tempermental and using cheaper threads with give you major headaches. Only use a very good quality thread. I have used Coats and Clarks thread for years without any problems at all. I love it. It's a very good thread but the Brother machine does not like it. The only thread that never gives me a problem is Guterman. I don't know if there is anything to correct the tension problem except to make sure it's at room temperature before sewing. I teach sewing and quilting classes at my local national fabric and crafts store so I take my Brother machine back and forth with me. It can get mighty cold here and if I try to sew to soon after ariving at the store it will object and I'll have to wait for it to warm up. Other than that I really love this machine. Other students have brought in this particular model and watching them use it I decided to buy one myself. I've also recommended it to other students who are not sure what to get. Your price is the best on the internet for what you get. The cover case and the quilting accesory pack are well worth the small investment of buying from Amazon.",3 "Have owned and used daily for 2 years now I received this machine as a birthday gift just over 2 years ago. I sew almost daily with this machine ranging from thin knits to denim (making jeans). As long as you keep your machine clean on the inside then you should never have any problems. About a year ago my machine started grinding and not sewing like the joints inside were stuck. I called to see how much it would cost to service it, $100 and a few weeks wait.. I decided I would open it up myself and if I couldn't figure it out then I would buy a new one since servicing would cost almost as much.I grabbed some q tips and rubbing alcohol. I opened the entire machine up so it was in 2 large pieces (you have to be careful as there are wires connecting the pieces). I began cleaning the lint off of everything! I thought I had gotten it all and tried my machine to see if it worked, it didn't. I went back in and tried to find something I missed. On the underside of where all the bobbin work is there were some rubber gears that had gunk on them, along with that gunk was a years worth of lint! I cleaned that up until it was all gone. Put my machine back together and whala! It ran better than I ever remembered.That is the only problem I have ever had with this machine. As long as you use the right feet and needles for the right material than this machine should last you years! I have recently received the Brother SE400 as a gift but I mainly only use it for embroidery since the cs6000i is my work horse.",4 "Amazing The last sewing machine I used was my mother's. It was bought sometime in the 1970s I am pretty sure. This thing is amazing. Smooth, fast, accurate and easy to use. The upper threading is all numbered so you get it right every time. The auto button hole is awesome. I used it to make holes for a draw string in pajama shorts. You put on the buttonhole presser foot, choose the pattern you like, insert the button you are going to use, position and press the start button on the machine. It couldn't be easier. This is going to get a lot of use!My wife also wants to learn how to sew and the instructions for the machine are simple, and even suggest what stitch number to use for certain situations. It's really great. I wish I could give this thing 6 stars.",4 "Amazing machine for the price I am a traumatized Singer user, this has caused me to be a beginner for 20 years. I got this machine or Christmas and it has taken me weeks to muster the courage to use it. But when I finally did, WOW how fantastic. So Smooth, with no problems what so ever...and after having to fight every day with Singers this was a dream. Everything on this machine just makes sense and you don't need to do much in the way of reading the manual. The price is great too! So glad I put this on my wish list!",4 "LOVE this machine- buy it - is a no-brainer I sew and quilt- I have had this machine for 8 or more years now and SIMPLY LOVE IT. It is lightway yet sturdy, is very reliable, has awesome feet that come with the machine, I use many of the different stitches, you can vary the width and lenght of all of them, it is so easy to use you wouldn't even need the manual. It has a threader although I messed it up a little because I didn't know how to use it so if you are not used to that do read the instructions, lol! I finally started using the walking foot (for everything) I love it. My next step is to buy a brother serger! great awesome prices for a GREAT machine! you will not regret it!",4 "Brother CS6000i Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm... This is a totally new machine for me. My old Kenmore did not have all of these options. I am relearning to sew and will reserve the remained of my review for later. This is one of those things which I am going to have to keep the booklet next to me.For now, it was relatively easy to thread the machine, love the self threading (once I got my hands to work together).",2 "Excelente Excelente maquina de coser. Súper fácil de usar, muy practica y moderna. La recomiendo al 100%. Me encantó, excelente compra.",4 "Pressure foot lever Unfortunately I recommended CS6000i to a senior center where I teach quilting. The center purchase 3 machines and they all have problems. The machines are making clunking noises and the thread keeps tangling. The walking foot gets stuck, the tension is horrible. I don't know what to do now. The center can not afford to get these machine repaired. If anyone have any suggestions, please let me know. Now the pressure foot lever does not stay all the way up.",1 "Problems I was overjoyed when I first got the machine Brother CS6 000i). But when I actually started using it, I became disappointed. However, amazon promptly provided free UPS for a return.Although not all of the many different stitches were tried, many of the ones I tried did not hold their consistancy of form. Also, on every stitch I tried after about 3 inches, the thread got messed up. I tried the trouble shooting solutions given in the book, but became discouraged when that did not work. I have sewn for years and just can't stand a machine that does not work. Technology is just too good to put out a product that is not pretty close to perfect.Another problem I had was the buttonhole. I read the directions very carefully and thought I was following them, but the machine refused to feed the fabric. For me, a reliable, easy buttonhole maker is essential. Admittedly, I did not call Brother. It was just too annoying. Perhaps others have had more success than I.To do the different stitches different feet and codes are required. To my thinking, there should only be one foot so all you have to do is punch the stitch you want. Quilting and some other sewing may require special feet, but not changing feet all the time to change the stitch. Brother needs to work on this.Having said all this, I am still looking for a Brother sewing machine, just not one so fancy. And I will buy locally so return (hopefully not) is easier. Amazon is a good place to buy however. I use it all the time.",1 "Brother CS60001 Very disappointed on how it threads the needle and the way you have to wind the bobbin. If I had known this, I would not of purchased it. Sews out good. I have other Brothers that I always liked. I guess this is why it was affordable.",2 "sewing machine this sewing machine is great it has all the stitches that my wife needs and more",3 "bogus price?. I've been looking at different sewing machines for 2 months now and I keep coming back to this one. The price for this machine has ALWAYS been in the $150 price range. So I was excited to see the ""year end deals"" for brother sewing machines. To my surprise not only did this particular machine I've been eye balling show up on the list BUT it showed up with it's ""original"" price of $449 with 68% off making the $144 its sale price! I was quite disappointed to see this on amazon being that I've been very pleased with all that amazon has to offer...up until this point. Makes me wonder if it's some kind if type o or if ALL the products on amazon show a faulty price making the consumer believe that they are indeed getting a great deal..???!Update:Although bothered by the price inflation of the original cost..I knew that this is the sewing machine 4 me. After having it for 2wks now I am very pleased with knowing that this is a great buy for a qood quality sewing machine that definitly lives up 2 its name! I was amazed how simple it was for this rookie 2 get started sewing so quickly & effortlessly. Big huge plus is ALL the bells & whistles it comes with!I love this sewing machine!! My frequent sewing combined with my newly found sewing skills may have gotten 2 my head. Personally not only do i think this machine is well worth what u pay for..i now feel that its also worth the original price listed that i had griped about early on & said it 2 be ""bogus"".",4 "Disappointing Sewing Machine... I was optimistic about this sewing machine since it had so many great reviews, but upon receipt I was sorely disappointed. I am an intermediate to advanced sewer and have two sergers, but wanted a simple machine that could make a nice straight and zigzag stitch. I know how to properly thread and work a sewing machine and the Brother CS6000i was a tension nightmare from the first stitch. I'm assuming that the machine I received had been bumped and bruised being sent through USPS, or that all of these positive reviews are coming from beginner sewers that don't know the difference between a good and a bad sewing machine. The final straw was that the feeddogs on this machine were plastic! I sent this cheap pile of plastic p00p back to Amazon and all I was looking for was a good straight and zigzag stitch, which this machine could not perform. I'm giving this machine 2 stars only because it might be a cute gift for a 7 year old?",1 "Extremely Disappointed! After so many positive reviews on many websites for this machine, I was very excited to receive it. I am a novice sewer and many reviews raved about the ease of use of this machine, and it was great for beginners. Well, it certainly was easy to thread the bobbin with little effort, thread the needle, and then program the stitch I wanted. I also was able to make sure I was sewing with the proper tension before I began, but then part way through my project of placing patches on my daughter's vest, the machine ""jammed"". I went through all the recommended steps for an ""E6"" error but it still would not work. I had to wait for the weekend to finish (it jammed Friday night) to get a Customer Support person at Brother, as they only are available M - F till 5:45 EST, difficult for those of us who work and live on the West Coast... But I did reach someone on Monday afternoon and they were....NO HELP. They could only direct me to take my brand new machine to get serviced. The closest service center was a 3 hour drive for me, so I was a bit upset... I decided to return the machine and look into something else. I don't want to start out with a ""lemon"".",1 "sewing machine Works fine for making most sewing projects. Have not had any problems with the machine and fine for beginners or small projects.",2 "Fantastic machine for the timid sewer! This is a fantastic machine for those of us who are timid sewers and are new to sewing.My first machine was also a Brother and it was a piece of junk, so I was timid to buy another Brother machine, but after reading the reviews here and on other sites, I took the plunge. I'm so glad that I did!I particularly like the digitally display on the machine. It's very clear which stitch you chose, what the length of the stitch is and what the stitch will look like. Also, if you make an error, the machine lets you know with an error code (the key is in the back of the manual), so you learn what not to do the next time!The little ""extras"" like the thread cutter on the side of the machine as well as the thread cutters built into the bobbin winder and the drop-in bobbin case are wonderful.I fully expected to have to sit and read the whole manual before I could begin sewing, and thankfully that wasn't the case. The quick start guide got me off and sewing in about 15 minutes.The only tricky thing I found was trying to thread the machine. I had a hard time getting the thread under the bar just above the presser foot, but once I read the instructions a few times and tried it a few times, I quickly got the hang of it. Now I don't have any trouble at all.",4 "Not a bad machine, but probably won't buy another one I'm an intermediate seamstress and have been sewing on this machine for almost a year now, on a number of different projects such as clothing, home dec and quilting.There are a lot of pros to this machine, and quite a few things that make it a good beginner/early intermediate machine. First, it is extremely user-friendly. The feet are very easy to change, the buttonhole functions are great, the stitching variety and overall quality are good. It comes with just about everything you need: a quilting foot, zipper foot, buttonhole attachment, quilting expansion tray (which widens your flat workspace to about 8""x14""), extra bobbins and a maintenance kit, among other things. It's very lightweight and easy to transport. You change the stitch width, length and style at the touch of a button, and the screen readout shows you what the standard width/length setting is, as well as which foot the stitches uses.However, when it dies I'll probably replace it with a different brand. The lightweight factor that makes it great for a ""take along"" machine also works against it - it just doesn't have quite the power I was hoping for. It will sew over thicker layers if you walk the foot across the seam manually (otherwise you'll probably wind up with a broken needle), and the quality of the straight stitch can be irregular (doesn't appear to be a fabric quality or tension issue). Also, this may be a quirk to the machine I received, but the screw to hold the foot on seems to have stripped, as I have to manually tighten it every few minutes. I bought this model instead of the next one down because of the additional decorative stitches, but have found that they only sew evenly if you're sewing over one layer of fabric.This is not a bad machine for the Amazon price, and well worth it if you're doing light-moderate sewing.",2 "A nice machine and a very good value. I have owned this machine for about 6 months and have sewn several projects with it. I am not a person who spend his time sewing but the odd sewing project comes up and this machine is perfect for me. It has many stitches programmed into to it that makes sewing for me a breeze. It comes with enough attachments to give about anyone a terrific start right out of the box, just add thread and material and your off. I had very, very limited sewing experience before purchasing this machine and I find it to be very easy to set up and operate with a very quick learning curve. It is lighter than older sewing machines but I have not had any issues with the machine sliding or moving while sewing even large and heavier peices of material. I have tried all the accessories and options to see how they worked and I have not had any problem figuring out or using any of the options. Even the auto-threader works well. Another plus is that the few accessories that didn't come with the machine, are avaiable at a reasonable price to give you even more time saving flexibility. I can't imagine anything that this machine won't handle that any other machine of it's design would do. I expect my tools to work for me, I don't work for my tools. This machine is a great tool and a great value. It was everything that I was looking for at at a very reasonable price. I am very happy with my purchase.",4 "Wife's first machine and she loves it Purchased this machine for my wife as a present. She LOVES IT. She is NOT an experienced sewer and in a few short hours, she was up and running with this machine. She has had no problems with the threads, needles and changing all the setting to the stitch she wants. She could not have been happier of I had purchased a professional machine costing several hundred dollars more.",4 "I am in love with this machine!!! This is a great machine. It does so many things that my other machine didn't do. It runs smoothly & I love the fact that it even threads the needle. I think that it will do a great job for either a novice or an expert. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the light isn't as bright as I would like for it to be. That is my only complaint. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.",4 "Excellent sewing machine I got the sewing machine as a gift for my wife and she absolutely loves it. According to her it's easy to use right away and definitely worth more than the actual price it was sold for. Sews through heavy fabric with ease, it isn't too loud when in use and it's light to carry from one room to another. I recommend this sewing machine to all.",4 "Super machine...super price... I am an avid quilter, and in the past have only owned Singer machines...the last Singer I bought (about 1 year ago) seemed less appealing than any others I have ever had...stitches skip, machine is loud, over all very disappointing. I did a lot of research, and kept coming back to this particular Brother model...I am so glad I bought it! I really am a hand quilter at heart, but this machine is making me like, no love learning to machine quilt! The gals in my quilt group have all said ""We told you so"" regarding machine quilting...and the fact that if you have a sewing machine you love, it makes quilting/sewing all the more enjoyable! Now if it would just cut all the quilt pieces for me.......",4 "love this! First of all, let me admit that I've never had a new sewing machine before and I've only been sewing a year and a half. Hence, I don't have a lot to compare it to.That said, I am in love with this machine. I mostly do art sewing - I've had this machine about 2 months and have done two finished pieces and multiple practice pieces. How wonderful not to have to fight with my sewing machine to do the job! I just press a button and it sews!My favorite parts so far: I love the push button sewing and especially the little slide thingy that allows me to adjust the speed. I do thread sketching and that slide thingy lets me go incredibly slow when I'm sketching a part that requires a lot of precision and speed up as fast as I want on the easier sections. Much more precision to it than a foot pedal.I also love having such a variety of stitches at my fingers. I know that its not a lot compared to the expensive machines but compared to my $20 goodwill machines, it feels expansive.It was incredibly easy to start sewing on this machine. I was sewing in about 10 minutes. The instructions are easy to follow and some are right on the machine. The drop in bobbin makes that part especially simple - I think it might be impossible to screw that up. The ""needle threader"" takes a few tries to get (the thread keeps slipping off the hook unless you are at just the right angle) but once you get used to it, its a nice feature.I like how it tells you which foot to use with which stitch. I love the price. Mine came with a free quilting foot and walking foot which I've already used.Cons: Its pretty lightweight. I've only had the heavy old ones and have read peoples opinions about light machines moving around on the table and didn't see what the big deal was. This one is light enough to lift very easily (a good thing) but when I was sewing a blanket, the weight of the blanket kept moving the machine. I think that might not be a problem with smaller, lighter pieces of fabric. It didn't do that with my smaller projects. Also, the attachable larger base thing (can you tell I haven't been sewing that long?) doesn't really fit closely. It works okay but is sort of warped or something so isn't totally smooth. Fortunately, that part is at the back right so it doesn't get too much in the way.One really nice part. I bought this because I had a piece due for a show in less than a week and my old machine bit the dust. I was won over by the reviews on this and looked all over town for one to try. No luck. Only available online. I ordered it with two day shipping and got the machine at my doorstep in LESS than 24 hours. That was just great.",4 "Love this machine! I love this sewing machine. I had an old Kenmore and it finally gave out. I don't do a lot of sewing, mostly hemming and mending. Sometimes I do make something. My first project was to make cornice for the windows in the back of our home. The windows are long so I did sew pieces together. I have put in new zippers and fixed some items that have just been laying around unuseable. Great machine for beginners or just menders and fixers like me. Good price also!",4 "Great so far I purchased this last month and have used it quite a bit. So far so good, I love it. I'm a novice sewer who has been taking some classes at a local store (renting one of their higher-end machines). I decided on the Brother CS-6000I after a lot of research. This was within my price range and gets excellent reviews. I did notice that when I set it on a hard surface I have some of the tension issues that people talk about, but if I set it on a softer surface (carpet) I have no issues with the tension at all. I have sewn through thin cotton and knits as well as multiple layers of heavy denim. As long as I switch to the appropriate needle....no issues! I also fixed the crotch-seam in a pair of my step-sons work pants that are a heavy twill. The crotch had so many layers I didn't think this machine would be able to do it. But I switched to a 90 needle and gave it a try....no problem! So far this machine has been a little trooper and I love that it only weighs 13ish pounds....easy to carry.",3 "Great buy When I gave this to my wife she was very happy and even more when she was able to follow the guide and do fancy stiches and such she just loves it.",4 "nice sewing machine This is the first sewing machine I have used. Happy this far with the product. I really haven't had much opportunity to learn how to use it yet though. So far so good though! I am really enjoying.",2 "Nice machine for the price My wife and daughter like the Brother CS6000i. It's been easy to use and not given them much trouble. There have been tension issues - but this is a first machine and some of the problems are likely more due to being new to sewing. We are very pleased with this Brother. It's been an excellent starter machine.",4 "Great compact sewing machine. Great little sewing machine. Perfect for someone like me with little sewing skills and I was able to thread it easily.",4 "such a low price such an amazing little machine what an incredible deal for the cash that you put up to get this machine. most sewing machines that i was researching were vastly superior to this one. then i stumbled upon this machine with practically 900 5 star reviews and decided how could i not buy this one? so i took the risk and did that. this sewing machine was very easy to learn how to operate, so a very small learning curve. it does automatic and high quality sewing without messing up your clothes. it really kind of pays for itself you know. it has become a vital component in my sister's little clothing company that she makes everything for with her bare hands and this sewing machine. highly recommended!",4 "missing product I hope I get a chance to enjoy this product however the main foot(J) was missing and had to call Brother to order it.",4 "tension problem my machine broke after 1 year warranty is expired first foot plug in is broked i took to sewing center and they fix it and after tension problem is started and i can fix it by myself and took it to sewing center again and ask me 90$ to fix it",0 "DO NOT waste your money!!!!!!!!!!! I bought this after reading a lot of reviews and this machine seemed to have gotten decent reviews. After using this machine 3 times the bobbin casing completely broke just sewing cotton calico. DONT WASTE your money! I am returning this horribly cheap machine!!!!!!!!! No sewing machine should break after 3 times of LIGHT use!",0 "Shirring problem solved!!!! I found a youtube video explaining how to shirr. I got so frustrated with this issue that a bought another sewing machine, which I'll be shortly selling bc my Brother now can do EVERYTHING!!!I wanted to share this to help other brother computarized sewing machines users, so we can make shirred dresses for our daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.[...]I tried it, and it works! This is a happy woman!",4 "So far good Finally I have the item in hand. Its was a very anxious wait. Initially when I opened the carton I was praying that it wasnt only 1 needle, 2 presser foot and 1 bobbin that was in the entire carton but then I noticed the holding area for everything else. I have lots of bobbins, presser foots including the button hole with measurements and needles and tools. Its amazing. I tested it out, its easy to use the guides are easy to understand, and I especially love the fact that it threads the needle itself :-) This weekend will be the true test, I'll be sewing curtains so lets see if it stands up to the test.",4 "Does not work as described right out of the box We ordered this machine for my daughter's birthday. I am an experienced seamstress and figured all the features on this machine really did seem too good to be true. We decided to take the gamble and sadly lost.First of all when ordering, Amazon asked if it needed to be concealed since it was a gift and we marked the box yes and then it got delivered and my daughter saw the box (actual sewing machine box) while it was delivered! Ruined her whole birthday surprise!Then, we decided to make a costume together and the buttonholer did not work at all AND the needle was staying in the left position instead of the middle. The stitch wasn't very good either. I made sure it was threaded correctly and that we were doing the buttonholer was attached correctly.Just a cheap machine, should have known. Sending it back....along with all the attachments I bought separately.",0 "Worth it, just don't buy from Kens Sewing and Vacuum Center !!! This product is fantastic, it's very easy to use and is easily the most for the money. Unfortunately I bought it from a company with a 95% rating, I've learned my lesson. The powercord that plugs into the actual machine, the one you have to have to make it work, doesn't even fit ! And this product was supposedly, ""New"" ? How is it new if you pop in an odd sized cheap chinese made power cord that doesn't even fit the Brother machine ?",0 "strange experience I put the product on my blog at the request of a yahoo group member as a gift for his wife... who then had problems ordering... so he came over and I placed the order for him. Yahoo claimed I, a 53 year old handicapped man who can't barely sew on a button placed this order for myself and denied me commission. I will no longer help people place orders and will instead suggest they purchase locally if the amazon system doesn't work for them first time.Luckily the 20 somethings that I put their christmas lists online didn't have many problems other than slow delivery.",3 "DO NOT BUY IF IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION Researching I felt that this was a great quality machine with the perfect range of features. On reveiving the machine I was releived to discover it was the perfect weight and size. However, it uses a really specific voltage (110-120 volts) and cord type so DO NOT buy this if you are situated in the pacific, especially Australia. Most European countries will have the same problem. As soon as I plugged it into the power outlet the votlage blew blowing up the motor in turn. The machine now does not function at all!!On contacting Brother they claimed no responsibility (which was clearly stated in the warranty) and it would cost $300 AUD to fix it.I am really dissapointed the voltage problem was not communicated to me when buying the machine even though they knew my location.",0 "Has good stitches but 10 or 25 stitches ones enoungh for you Once I had 10 stitches brother machine.I liked that so much and I wanted to do something more difficult and sophisticated.so I purchased this and I'm not happy with this machine.I read the instruction 3 times and started sewing.problem 1. week needlesThis one has thread-tension controller 0 to 9I set thread thesion 2 1/2 or 3 ...I think needles are not strong enough ,eventually I broke A.L.L my needlesand now I set the tension only between 0 to 1 (maximum)( I went to Ja-Ann and replaced needles, I guess these needle are stronger.They stand even tension higher than 6 or 7 )what kind occasion can we use like tension over than 4?cause those needles which come with this machine can't even stand tension 3..Problem 2. thread or depth of fabricsThis machine like neither cheap threads nor thin fabrics such as silk.and thread from the bobbin gets mess up with your projects quite often.I know how to handle bobbin enough but I read instruction throughly many times.Now I'm using it with no complaints because I gave up some parts of problems.If things happen again . now I go like this "" whatever!!""",1 "UK CUSTOMER its not that I hate this machine I never got chance to use it!!!!! I was very excited to receive my machine and read the manual as I knew it was from the states and that the power source was different. The manual is very vague about changing the plug and did not make it clear you need a TRANSFORMER to change from 220 to 240 in the UK. I took it to a hardware store that advised an adaptor of which I used and my machine blew up. SUPPLIERS I WANT TO BUY ANOTHER BUT PLEASE GIVE ME A DISCOUNTED PRICE AS YOU DID NOT MAKE IT CLEAR THAT A TRANSFORMER IS NEEDED TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE IN THE UK! I SHOULD GET IT FREE AS IT IS DANGEROUS TO SUPPLY THIS MACHINE TO THE UK WITHOUT ADVISING A TRANSFORMER IS NEEDED!",0 "Price skyrocketing before my very eyes I bought this machine 3 months ago for $151. It's now over $180. Every time I look at this Amazon page, the price goes up a couple of dollars. Ridiculous. I need to buy another one, but the price is skyrocketing as I watch, and for that reason, I'll pass on another one.",2 "Worst Machine Ever I purchased this machine for light craft sewing and thought it would be fine. It is the worst machine I have ever used. I threaded everything properly, high quality thread, etc. The bottom stiches look like there is something wrong with the tension. You can only adjust the top tension, not the bottom. I adjusted to all possible positions, but no luck. I took the machine to a local dealer and he checked it and said I am doing everything right, it is just a bad machine. Furthermore, I had a problem with another household appliance purchased from Amazon, which the manufacturer replaced with one that worked. So, I am beginning to think that the products available for such great prices on Amazon are knock offs, or rejects. I will not purchase another piece of equipment this way.",0 "Great ring - long delivery I paid for rush delivery for a specified date and they missed it by 5 days. If you aren't in a hurry, order from them",3 "LOVE it so far! i must apologize for my other review on this machine this actually IS the model i bought and have, it was a different one that i returned. OPPS! anyway the other day i took out the machine and manual and set it up to use for the first time, this is the first time i have ever had a computerized machine ( i was a bit hesitant, used to the ""old"" ways!) i am AMAZED... the one i got has the table that attaches and i also ordered another case (didnt need to but for travel its good) this comes with a very nive cover that will do just fine while its out at home, its pretty light (machine) but doesnt seem to move aorund much which i like alot.so far so good , im excited to have a nice machine like this that has so many cool features! this is the first time iever SAW a needle threader, and it actually WORKS! (blew my mind really!) everything about the machine seems to be solid and in perfect working order right out of the box. im very VERY happy with this purcahse and the price was just fine for my budget.",4 "Great little sewing machine After shopping around in brick and mortar stores, and on line, and reading all the reviews here at Amazon, both pro and con, I decided to give the Brother CS 6000 a try. I had fabric ready to sew on when it arrived so I could try it out right away, and I was very pleased with the machine. I made a simple pair of knit pants. This was taking a chance, as I had not sewn in over 30 years and had never sewn on knits before. The machine worked perfectly; I had a range of stitches to choose from. I love that the machine is nice and light, so it is easy to get out and stow away. And yet it is heavy enough to not bounce around on the table while sewing. Like others here, I have yet to figure out the auto-threader, but that hasn't been a problem. In my opinion, this is a great sewing machine for the price.",4 "Great Machine! I have had this machine for almost two months now and so far it has been very fun to use. I carefully looked at the reviews for this model and other models before buying this one and it seemed like most people liked the Brother CS6000I. So far I've sewn a patch on a shirt, fixed a zipper on my skirt, learned how to sew button holes(which I have never done before), and other small various sewing projects! It is so easy to use and it is very light! I can't wait to do more projects with my machine! The instruction book is fairly easy to understand and the price of this machine I thought was reasonable also. If you buy it, I don't think you will regret it and I hope you will have as much fun with it as I have with mine!",4 "Best lightweight little workhorse available This is by far the best little ""lightweight"" machine I've ever sewn with. I have over 20 some sewing machines several being singer featherweights and this little Brother is a workhorse. I love the little table and all of the stitches. It has all the bells and whistles of the bigger machines but in a lightweight bundle. I love it for taking to classes and friends houses to sew. I am a quilter and this machine comes with all of the feet and features I need plus a nice table for extra sewing room. It has needle up, needle down, self threading, a nice 1/4 inch stitch, walking foot, free motion foot and more. I've had one for over a year and it's my travel companion. I've also recommended it to many other quilter's and we have quite a number of very happy guild members that now own one of these machines. I love my 'Little Brother' as I fondly call it. 100% satisfied.",4 "Great machine for beginner I think this sewing machine is great. My daughter got it for Christmas and was in the middle of a quilt project when she got sick... too sick to finish it. She needed to get the project done, so I decided to help her. I've never in my whole life ever tried a sewing machine. So, I got out the manual and followed the directions step by step, and got the machine working with no problems whatsoever. I will say that I could NOT figure out the automatic threader, so I've been threading the needle the old fashioned way, which I just chalked up to inexperience. Anyway, I ended up finishing the quilt and then making 2 more! This thing sews through the fabric with no problem... 2 layers of fleece and a layer of warm and natural batting. Now I'm totally in love with sewing... it's great fun... and I'm very pleased with this sewing machine! Even though I personally don't have a machine to compare it to, my daughter took sewing lessons on a $1000 Husqvarna, and she said this Brother feels sturdier and the only difference she could tell was that there are fewer stitches to choose from. Also, this came with a little case full of feet and bobbins and a seam ripper and various other things. I doubt we'll ever use them since I don't have clue what they are, but I guess it's nice that they are there should we ever need them! I don't think you can go wrong with this for the price. It has been great for us!",4 "Great sewing machine Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch FunctionsI bought this machine for my daughter after her older model Brother was accidently dropped down a flight of stairs. She calls me nearly every day to rave about the CS6000I. She says it handles multiple layers and thick fabric with no problem. The embroidery function has been a dream and hassle free plus the extention table is very useful for controlling items like baby clothes. She practiced all the functions of the machine and says it's sooo easy to use. She claims she won't own anything but a BROTHER sewing machine and the CS6000I is perfect for the clothing she makes for her ""all things hand made store"" (not the name of the store)... plus she doesn't have to buy extra feet because this machine comes with every foot she could possibly need.",4 "nice little back-up machine My trusty machine finally expired and instead of investing money to fix it I researched machines for features and cost and picked this one up as a back-up machine. I sew garments and am a quilter. There is some play with the feed dogs but once I learned the ""quirk"" it was easy to compensate for by guiding the fabric and holding it more taut then I usually do with my other machines. I have had the machine for about 1 month but have pieced 3 quilt tops, lightly quilted a table runner and have made several simple pajamas for gifts. A nice little machine for the money with great accessories. When I get my new Brother QC-1000 this little one will become the one I tote to classes.great features for the money",3 "Exceeds my expectations! I've been using my machine almost every day for over two months now, and I'm still in love with it. It is just as quiet, light, and efficient as I hoped it would be. This is my first digital model, so maybe I'm just overly impressed, but I couldn't imagine getting a better machine for this price. The stitches look even better on fabric than they do on the side of the machine, and I love that you can alter the width and length of every one. It comes with almost any attachment you could possibly need, plus a storage case.Brother really won me over with this machine!",4 "Love it !!!! I sew pretty regularly and decided to move to an electronic machine that doesnt have too many unnecessary features that I know i wouldnt be using. And this sewing machine is simply great. Works very smoothly (hardly any noise), is unbelievably light weight, and has around 60 decorative stitches.The only thing is that it looks a little brittle. Even if you pull the material a lil hard to cut the thread, u might risk bending the needle or even breaking it !!!But, ive still given it 5 stars coz it does everything i need it to do and the price is simply a steal. It stitches very smoothly, comes with all the accessories u will need, all foots included. Just simply learn to treat your machine right. And it will serve you well, for a looooong time !!!PS : This comes with a hard cover and a large detatchable table for working on large projects, which is not mentioned in the product description !!",4 "Love my new ""baby"" Brother CS6000I I thought I had lost most of my sewing skills, but using my new Brother made me realize the problem was that I had been using crappy sewing machines! Love the light weight, love the easy, computerized stitch switch, love the speed set feature, love the great-looking buttonholes and attractive decorative stitiches. Unlike some reviewers I have had no problems with the machine using old/cheap thread, sewing multiple/thick layers or any of the other problems. True, if you were sewing blue jeans or slipcovers you might find it too light weight [hint: find and use a ""hump-jumper""], but overall, a great -even excellent- machine at a good price.",4 "What a GREAT sewing machine! After many years of using my old Singer sewing machine, my husband treated me to this new Brother machine. What a pleasure ... it's perfect in every way. I love the ease of changing stitches through the computerized selection. The instruction book is very informative and easy to follow. The machine stitches through even very thick materials with ease despite it's light weight. The only difficulty I'm having at the moment is with the automatic needle threaded ... It only catches sometimes ... but I 'm sure it's my inexperience and my success rate should get better. Overall ... I just love this machine!",4 "nice! love it so far.quit and light weighted.but the bobbins drives me crazy sometimes.the thread stock sometimes.but other than that its working ok for me.",4 "Super Machine A great machine. Easy to set up and thread. I'm an intermediate stitcher and not very computer savvy but found this machine to be a breeze to experiment with. Instructions are well written with good diagrams. The computer tells you when to switch feet and gives you recommended stitch width and length. A huge variety of stitches and accessories. A lot of fun!",4 "Sewing Wizard This sewing machine is a great choice if you're on a budget. It is computerized and speeds through projects. It makes it very easy to get things done. Easy to thread... easy to use. Overall an excellent product",4 "Way better than my old machine I have not had a chance to really put this machine through its paces, but so far, I love it.Instructions were easy to understand and I was up and sewing in a matter of minutes. It is very quiet. My husband was watching TV while I was sewing and commented that he barely heard it. It does sew through thicker layers as well as thin ones and it sews smoothly. I like using the button on the machine instead of the foot pedal. It is very lightweight and takes up very little space. Having used a cabinet model before, this is a big bonus for me. If I get half as many years out of this one as I did my previous sewing machine (38) I'll be very happy.",4 "Excellent Machine! This is a very affordable machine for quilting. It has many options and has already put out some incredible patterns!",4 "Love it Light weight and amazing. Works perfect and I love all the stitch options.You wont find a better machine for the price!",4 "Great machine Received the item promptly. Instructions very clear. The only problem is with the needle self threading. It's a good idea but doesn't work very well. I solved the problen by purchasing some easy threading needles and not using the threader on the machine. Otherwise, nothing but praise for the CS6000I.",3 "Best Value for the Occasional Sewer I have sewn on and off for a number of years. I found sewing machines glitchy and frustrating as the thread jammed, tension impossible to get right, etc. This machine, however, is a joy to use. The tension is easy to get right, the stitches are simple to use and adjust. Threading guide is printed right on the machine so when I pull it out after 6 mo or two years I can easily thread it without pulling out the manual. Bobbin threading is intuitive and fool proof. High quality thread is required because it will break the cheap thread. This machine comes with a pile of tools, thread ripper, extra feet, specialty needles, all housed in a handy drawer. The cover sits over the machine and you lift the machine through a pass through hole in the cover. Its is easy to travel with and set up. I live in an apartment so putting the sewing machine away after a project is important. It is light weight and compact. I have had this machine for one year and have used it for three projects which I was able to whip out like I new what I was doing. I love this machine.",4 "good machine for the price This is a very good machine for the price. I replaced a 25-year-old Singer machine. I doubt this one will last 25 years, but I hope I'm wrong. It did very well on medium-weight fabric, not so well on very lightweight fabric. I used it to patch my husband's jeans, which it did well, but probably not as well as a more expensive machine.",3 "Great Machine I owned a cheaper brother model (which I loved) and decided to upgrade to this one as a Christmas present to myself. Have been using it for two weeks and have had no problems with it at all. I love the push button start and stop and how easy it is to deal with the bobbin and stitch changes... It does everything I need it to do and the instruction manual is easy to read and understand.. Would recommend it to anyone.",4 "About a 2 year Machine... Well..after owning this machine for 2 years now, I can say you get what you paid for. It was a decent machine when it first arrived, but I'm a heavy sewer and make pillowcases, curtains, quilted pillows every day. The problems started after a few months of constant use. Jamming and thread breakage. A good service work through helped, but not for long. I had to use a heavy thread because of the breakage...and I wasn't using a tight tension either...and then the jamming stated after a few weeks of it's cleaning. Now...it won't sew 2"" without jamming up...the tension is a mess. Nothing I or the repair man can do will fix it. He told me to scrap it.I think if your an occasional sewer, then it's a good buy. But don't buy it to repair jeans...it just can't pull the heavier weight fabrics through. I couldn't sew through 4 layers without it slowing down and jamming when I first got it....Needing no foot peddle is a plus. I have RA and that was the 1 reason I purchased this machine.All in all...if you want a easy machine for simple, occasional sewing, then this is a good buy. But if your a heavy sewer and need a machine that can handle heavy fabrics or many layers. Skip this one.",1 "Reading the manual is a MUST I've been looking for a new sewing machine for the last year. I stumbled upon this great deal a few weeks ago and carefully read every single review. All 745 of them. So after seeing the possible bobbin tangling issues, I found out that one person resolved it with metal bobbins. I purchased this with a clear and open mind (and a pack of metal bobbins). The first night I set it up and instantly, I had tangling issues. (But wait, I gave this 5 stars, right) Frustrated, I put it away for the night and looked at it again the next morning. After reading the MANUAL, I realized that the fabric I was attempting to sew was too thin and I should have used a piece of paper or fabric stabilizer. Once it sunk in that this machine was NOT made for basic at home single layer stitching, my inner seamstress came out and I've had NO issues whatsoever. For people that complained about it not having a 1/4"" foot for quilting.... well there's a STITCH for that. For use with the standard foot, you program in the seam stitch based on what side you're piecing on, and POOF, perfect seam at the perfect width. For people that complained that it wouldn't handle anything thick, I put it to the full test. I JUST completed my first quilt with heavy cotton and thick batting and had NO ISSUES. As of right now, I can say this is absolutely the BEST machine for the money for the novice/intermediate or even advanced crafter. But this is not a plug in and just GO machine. It really helps to read the manual and fully understand the stitches, feet, and what they are used for and WHY. If you use the wrong foot with the wrong stitch or attempt to reverse stitch with a foot you are not supposed to, then yes, you will get tangling, you will get broken needles and you will get frustrated. Brother is a great brand, affordable, and long lasting. This machine has a TWENTY FIVE YEAR WARRANTY. Please make sure you register your machine when you get it! AND READ THE MANUAL! (<-----I just can't stress this enough!) If you do, and you follow the guidelines, you will be incredibly happy with what this wonderful machine can do.",4 "Awesome machine, I'm glad I made a really good choice! I recently decided to learn sewing, so I came to Amazon, did some research on machines and after looking at quite a few, I decided this one appeared to be what I needed. It struck me as a machine that would be good for a beginner, but also have all the features I would need once I was at intermediate or advanced levels so I wouldn't need to get another one for a while. I also wanted something at a mid-price range, not one of the really cheap ones below $100, but also not in the 300-500 dollar range.Since I had never tried sewing with a machine before in my life, I signed up for a few sewing classes at Joann's and had my first class last Saturday. It was great that they let you bring your own machine to the class, since I didn't even know how to put the thread through the machine. Once I got there, there was another lady who had bought her machine the day before and she was going on and on about how much research she had made and how great her machine was. But, as the class proceeded, it became clear that lots of things my machine did automatically, such as putting the thread through the needle, sewing backwards, raising the needle, etc., had to be done manually with her machine. Even changing the needle and little foot by the needle were incredibly easy tasks to do with my machine and she seemed to struggle with hers. By the end of the class, I was really happy I had chosen this machine. Having someone else with another machine helped me realize how much easier mine was to operate and set up.At the next class, which was today and with another teacher, I was told by the teacher that I had a really good and nice to work with machine.So, here are my thoughts:PROS- light-weight and easy to carry around- comes with a hard cover included- needles included are German-made and of great quality- comes with all the accessories you need for quilting, etc.- incredibly easy to set up, thread (there's actually a drawing of how the thread is supposed to go around the machine, all you have to do is follow it, really dummy-proof!), change accessories, etc; easy to operate in general.- really nice and large selection of different stiches, about 60 of them- beginner friendly- has all the features an advanced user needs (the only thing it doesn't do is embroidery). I don't believe I will need another machine until this one breaks.CONS- I haven't run into any yet! :)Since someone posted a comment asking about the quilting foot, I thought I'd add here that it comes with two quilting feet, one for straight quilting and one for free quilting when you are not doing straight lines. It also has a button foot, a zipper foot, an edging foot, and two or three more feet I am yet to find out what they are for.I have to say that it appears this machine comes with all the accessories needed, and some just nice to have ones. So far, I have made curtains for my bedroom (two windows, so 4 panels with room-darkening linining) and a very nice fleece vest. I'm impressed at how easy it is to learn sewing and have to say that I believe having a good machine has probably made it a lot easier for me. Today, I have a friend coming to visit me and we are going to Joann's to pick some fabric. She liked my curtains so much that she asked me to make the curtains for her living room, which is really exciting!Good luck and happy sewing!",4 "Sometimes it's the little things. Let's just start off and say for the most part I am very happy with the Brother CS 6000I. I love that is is so quiet and I love the push button sewing. I do like the all the options of different stitches available. It is also very light weight which is great if you carry your machine. But if you are working a project, have a note pad next to you and write down what stitch and the setting you are using because if you shut your machine it defaults to the 00 stitch function.Now, what I do not like is the thread post. If you are not a very steady seamstress, like me, you will vary your speed and the thread flies off the machine as the post is very short. I use the attachable post a lot but if you vary your speed the thread will spin fast and wrap around the post. So I do not use the fast speed option to remedy this frustration. The other thing that I do not like about this machine is the automatic threader. I find I have to do SEVERAL attempts to finally get the thread to: 1) stay on the threader and 2) grab the thread. These problems are enough of a frustration to make me score this a three star product.I have made one quilt on it so far and I really liked having the ""quilting board"" it made controlling the quilt so nice I wonder how I ever did it without it.For the money it is a very nice machine.",2 "Great for beginners! This is the first sewing machine I have ever owned, or operated, and I could not be happier. It was very beginner friendly, with CLEAR instructions and diagrams - before opening the box I had no idea what a ""presser foot,"" ""bobbin,"" or pretty much anything else associated with a sewing machine was and I have just completed sewing monkey costumes for my kids for Halloween! I couldn't believe how easy it was to learn to use! I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn to sew!",4 "Oh Brother! Recently, my loyal White 3270 machine gave up the ghost. Of course, this occurred when I had several orders for skirts, and I was in need of a machine that was economical yet had several different stitch styles.After some browsing through Amazon, I came upon the Brother 6000i. The consumer reviews sang the machine's praises, and $149.00 later, my machine was on it's way.Let me make this clear before I start my review: I am, at best, a novice seamstress. I am steadily improving my skills, so this review is going to be from the perspective of someone who uses maybe 1/4th of the features that this machine is capable of performing. For the advanced features, I will simply refer to the instruction manual (which comes in both English and Spanish versions, by the way).Physical Appearance and WeightThis machine is snazzy-looking and weighs considerably less than my dearly-departed White. The corners are rounded, and the dark blue and white coloration is pleasant. The 60 different stitches that the machine is capable of are printed on the face of the machine in dark blue ink, and easily readable. In terms of durability, the light weight does make me dubious; however, I do not plan to drop kick the machine to test whether or not it would survive.Included in the PackageThis is my first ""electronic"" sewing machine. That is, the machine is programmable. There is a digital display; you use the various buttons on the machine to program the desired stitch and functions. Maybe I am just easily impressed, but I find the ease with which I can select the stitch I want to do very convenient, especially as compared with my last machine.The machine includes a nice assortment of presser feet, including a quilting walking foot that can be used on slippery fabrics. There are 7 different button hole settings, zipper insertion, darning, and twin needle stitching support (!!).The package itself includes:-an oversized accessory table that attaches to the machine to support larger items, especially quilts.-several different presser feet, including some of the higher-end (read: super complicated sewing techniques I don't know) ones.-oil, a brush, and a spare bobbin.-spare needles.-an electronic pedal.-a power cord.-a hard cover to store the machine when not in use.Ease of UseI will make this simple: the machine is cinch to use, and with electronic speed control, a dream come true for my novice abilities. Without reading the manual, I was able to figure out how to thread the machine, how to thread the bobbin, how to choose the stitch that I wanted, and how to make it go.One of the neat things about this machine is that it can be operated with either the foot pedal (plug it in) or a button on the front of the machine (do not plug in the pedal). While I prefer to use the pedal, if you have issues with being able to depress the pedal, or maybe just no room to use it, you are able to still sew!Winding a bobbin is easily accomplished through the automatic bobbin-winding feature. The box states that the machine has a ""drop-in bobbin"", which is mostly true; you still need to slide the thread through a few loops to get it started. In terms of picking up the thread, I had no issues. As a matter of fact, I was able to begin sewing with no problems whatsoever; the machine performed exactly as desired.In terms of the non-tangible features, there is a 25-year warranty! Given how happy that I am so far with this machine, hopefully I will never have a need to invoke said warranty. Knowing that it is there is definitely a plus.Finally, the instruction manual. There are a lot of pictures to explain how to use the machine. As I said before, I do not use many of the features available (at least, yet), but if I needed to, the manual is very thorough. There are actually two separate manuals, one in English and one in Spanish. There is a small piece of paper included, also, which states ""Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 plastic bobbin; Needle: standard sewing machine needles"". While all of this information is available in the manual, including a quick reference piece of paper is convenient; I can simply stick the paper in my bag so that I do not have to worry about flipping through the book to find out this information.OverallFor the price, this machine is EXCELLENT! Let me say it again: if you are looking for an economical, light-weight, comes-with-many-spiffy-features machine, this one is for you. Amazon is currently selling this product for $149.00 with free Super Saver shipping (free two-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime). I recommend this machine for both the beginner or the pro seamstress/seamster (?? not sure the male prefix!). With all of the features and items included, you are sure to produce lovely items.",4 "Save Yourself Some Money? I have owned the CS6000i for nearly 2 years, now. I also owned the EX-660 a few years ago and gave it away to a friend in need. The CS6000i/t and the EX660 are basically the same machine with different model numbers. Save yourself BIG BUCKS by buying the Brother CS6000i instead of the Brother EX660. About a $250 difference (average) for the SAME (mechanically) machine. It has the same built-in stitches, same feet and same table extension and hardcover case. You also get the *bonus* walking foot with quilter bar and also the free-motion embroidery foot with the CS6000i. Just an FYI, folks. Enjoy! :)",4 "Update! I have received this machine about three weeks ago and do not like to just jump in and give a good or bad review. I have many years experience sewing and have enjoyed the ease of learning to use this machine and experimenting with the uses I have put it through. So far, so good. I do not think it will take the place of my older Singer machine I have used to make sail covers and recover furniture. Perhaps a Sailrite manual machine is the way to go for that, but so far, everything has worked well. I do not think a novice can read the manual and give a rating. (Sorry.) I still have to drag out the manual to my serger when I have issues with tension, and I have had that machine for fifteen years. You learn something new every day.It is very light weight. Good for classes. I absolutely love the ease of use and beautiful stitches. For making garments, and window treatments, no problem. I have sewn through layers of denim with ease. The only problem I have encountered was with two layers of very thick terry cloth and a layer of piping between. Even the old Singer could not handle that.UPDATE:I have had this machine for a while now and am still very happy with it. Any problems have been user error. I have made my first quilt. It was a pleasure to create with this machine.2/9/12 UPDATE:I have updated my review from 4 stars to 5. Today, my work horse mechanical machine died while I was working on a project with very heavy upholstrey fabric and piping (made with the same fabric) sandwiched between the layers. I finished up with the CS6000i and could not believe how well it handled the job. I used a #16 needle and went very slow over the intersecting seams and it did not give me any problem. Keep in mind this was 4 layers of upholstrey fabric, and even more on the intersecting seams. I would prefer to not abuse it like this on a regular basis but am very happy to know it can take it if I need it to.",4 "Terrific Buy! I've been sewing for many years, and when my Viking quit working I researched for several weeks to find a reasonably priced and good quality machine. The reviews on this Brother were mostly good, and for how I use it (making clothes for my granddaughter and her doll)it sounded like it was just what I needed. I've been using it daily for 3 weeks, and don't have a single complaint. I love the self threading feature and the start button. The buttonhole maker works like a charm, the decorative designs I've used so far give the clothes a really nice touch and are so easy to use. My thanks to all who put in their reviews, helping me make a good choice!",3 "A nice surprise When I lifted the box and took out what seemed to be very light flimsy machine i thought to myself here we go....Until i set it up and started to use it. This machine is wonderful! It plows through the faux fur material i work with easily. I have not broke a needle nor have I blown a motor..Which I have done. It is quiet and easy to use as well as multifuntional. I do reccomend this machine for those who have more than a little sewing to do!",3 "Don't let the low price fool you. This is a great machine! This machine represents the most incredible value-for-money on the market today. It is very, very easy to use, and the manual is exceptionally helpful. It comes with every foot and accessory you could ever possibly need. In fact, there is nothing more you can buy for it. Compare that to the other sewing machine manufacturers, which give you only the most basic feet and then you must purchase everything else separately. If you have been hankering for the convenience of fully computerized sewing, automatic needle threading, push-button sewing, and lots of fun stitches, don't hesitate. I highly recommend this machine. I've owned very expensive machines from all the top manufacturers, and would not recommend it if the stitches were not beautiful or if it were loud or junky. This was given to me as a gift (I'm ashamed to say I would probably have walked right past it because of its low price) and I love it so much, I have gone on to buy the Brother serger here on Amazon, and also a $999.00 Brother Innovis, which is another tremendous bargain. I was really pleased to see that even the more expensive machine uses the same bobbins and feet as this one, and this has many of the same features. This $200 machine comes iwth virtually all the same attachments as the $1000 one.This is the machine that some of the larger sewing and quilting expos are using in their workshops now because they are so lightweight, easy to learn, and reliable. High end Berninas and Vikings are just too complicated for people to sit down and learn at in a classroom setting, and they are way too expensive. This machine is the Featherweight of the 21st century, with tons of stitches and fun built in. Go for it!!!",4 "Sews like a dream, but there are lots of design problems: updated Every time I describe this machine to sewing friends, I start and end with ""It sews like a dream."" And it does, so far, if it's not stressed with too many layers (and I haven't even tried denim yet). But this machine is not, I suspect, a workhorse. It is audibly annoyed at thick layers, like French seams, although so far, it does, with encouragement, sew them together. I love the reverse-stitch button. I love changing stitch types and sizes with the touch of a button, and I really love that it even tells me what presser-foot I will need (although I am not looking forward to changing the feet). And it sews like a dream.However, the light is ridiculous -- small, dim, badly placed -- and the first thing I did was clamp a gooseneck lamp to the table so that I could actually see to sew, thread the needle (there is some Rube Goldberg-type set up that is supposed to do that for you, but it is too small to see, requires an extra hand to operate, and works half the time), and see the screen whereon the cool stitch size/type info is displayed. Everything involving the bobbin is terrific, from winding it to dropping it in. Threading the top thread is a snap till the last two steps, which require tiny, nimble fingers and powerful laser-like vision. You will have to roll excess fabric tightly to fit it through the minimalist tunnel between the needle and the body of the machine, so don't plan on making a heavy wool, lined coat. The narrow, plastic foot pedal feels cheap and is poorly designed. If I merely inhale while sewing, it goes from slow to warp speed, and I spend too much time chasing and repositioning it. This is one of the problems when we don't have metal parts anymore -- you can lift this whole machine with one little finger (literally) -- don't count on it to stay where you've put it (and that includes the machine, which I once tipped when shifting fabric). I admit, though, that the thing really does sew like a dream.This is my first new machine since the Nixon administration, and I still have my fabulous, heavy, mechanical Singer that will sew through layers of chain mail, but I was seduced by the free-arm and the buttonholer (which I'll eventually use, I suppose) and the alleged improvements and ease of use. I believe that, while it does sew like a dream, this machine was designed by someone who has never sat at a sewing machine to actually use it. You know -- to sew something.PS -- I have now been using this machine daily for a couple of months, and I am delighted to say that it handles denim beautifully. In fact, I have fallen in love with this machine. The light still sucks, and the design flaws are still annoying, but I'm loving this sewing machine. The tension issue that I've read about happened, in my case, only once and when I understood why (it was my fault -- sloppy threading of the bobbin), it has not reappeared. I humbly admit that I was hasty in voicing my concerns. For the money, this machine, despite the light, is a terrific deal. If I could add a star or two, I would, but Amazon doesn't allow it.",2 "Buying your first machine? Make it THIS ONE! Like everyone else reading these reviews, this is how I ultimately chose and bought this machine-so I hope this review helps you make a choice too! It seems like every machine I looked at though had several really negative reviews (some had more than others-but the really positive reviews for this one is what eventually convinced me-so I just want to add to it!) and probably like you it made me really nervous!-the only thing I can say about that is that any product on the market has a certain number of duds (errors in the manufacturing)-in which case all you can do is return it in the allowable time. By the way-this is why I buy all of my appliances/electronics with my American Express card-they will give you your money back on any purchase (up to like $1000) if it's lost, stolen or broken (even if it's your fault it broke or the kids drop it!) within 90 days. I'm not sure if this is a benefit for all AMEX cards (though I've heard it is) so just check with your customer service ...ANYWAY... sorry about the tangent.It really is the best buy for what you get: this EXACT SAME model is selling on [...] for $[...]! So truly don't let the low price fool you, it really is a more expensive machine selling for super cheap right here on amazon. This has everything you need, and has room to grow as you become more experienced so you don't have to go upgrade. Because I'm a beginner I first thought ""I'll just buy the $[...] one with 10 stitch options because I don't know what all those stitches do anyway, and then if I really get into sewing that's cheap enough that I'll upgrade in a year or two"" I'm so glad I didn't do that, I'm still just beginning but I can see how valuable having more stitch options is going to be and I've already started using some of them. (see below)When I took it out of the box I started going through the user manual was sewing within the amount of time it took to wind the bobbin and thread the machine (the automatic threader took a couple tries but now it's a breeze) In regards to the cheap thread thing: I actually went to a licensed BROTHER dealer in town and asked about it, and they said that MOST MACHINES STRUGGLE WITH CHEAP THREAD. So my following question was ""Well, what is cheap thread?"" and her response was ""Like, when you get 5 spools for a a dollar or two"" In any case I just bought my thread at a 'real' fabric store (not like wal-mart and such places that just happen to carry fabric too) and have not had any problems WHATSOEVER-no tension problems, no bobbin problems, nothing.My absolute favorite feature is that when you change stitches the LCD display tells you what presser foot you need to attach for that stitch!!! You don't have to refer to the user manual. It shows you the shape as well as what letter it is (J, G, M....etc. and each foot has the letter engraved on it). My second favorite thing is that because I don't have a serger yet (maybe I don't need one now!) in order to keep fabric from unraveling I've really enjoyed using the overcasting stitches with the overcasting presser foot-it's so easy. I just trim seams down and then overcast (stitch #6 is what I use)-works just as well as a serger and saves me the $$$money$$$.Good luck and happy sewing!",4 "Pros and Cons - You Decide I bought the machine for the price and the features, but I have to admit, I was nervous after reading some of the reviews that told about all the problems that they had right away. But I figured it had to be better than my 35-40 year old Kenmore. I want to state right away, I am very happy with my purchase thus far. I've had some problems (read below), but I have managed to figure some things out. But, if you are looking for a good machine to quilt, this machine has all the features you will need, and it's priced so you can actually afford it. 2 other points to know, Amazon has a good return policy and from what I have heard, Brother has a good customer service history. These were 2 other deciding factors for me.So here are my first impressions. I thought I was going to get a 1/4"" foot that is shown in the instruction manual. I didn't. If it was supposed to be in the box, I'd love to hear from someone to let me know. I also read in the reviews that some people got a instructional DVD. I didn't get this, but if I was supposed to get it, I'd like to get it. The hard cover does not allow you to keep the machine plugged in to use it, so it's not going to be useful for me, except when I want to store it long term. I cover my machine whenever it's not in use with a quilted cover that I made for my old machine. Luckily, it fits my Brother.The instruction manual is very helpful. I followed it from front to back so that I could learn everything I could. When I finally got ready to test sew, the tension was really messed up. I worked at it for quite a while, referring back to the manual to adjust it correctly, but it just wouldn't work! So I threaded the machine again, and took the bobbin out and made sure that I inserted it exactly as the book indicated, and magically, it worked. I think I must have did the bobbin wrong at first. Lesson 1, read the directions! And if all else fails, read them again.My next problem was very strange. Suddenly the thread was bunching up on the bottom side of my project. Out came the instruction manual again, but the answer wasn't there. I changed the bobbin thread to a different color, which showed me that the top thread was the thread that was bunching up on the bottom. So I started messing with the tension again. But that wasn't helping at all! So I decided to try a different thread, and SHAZAM! it worked. The original thread I was using was a cheap thread, I changed it to a good quality thread. Lesson 2, this machine does not like cheap thread.The quilting table is a fabulous accessory! But I am still working out one problem with it. The backside of the table doesn't seem to attach to anything on the machine. So as I work on my project, the legs shift and eventually they fold up. The instruction manual does not help in this case at all. I'm still working on this one.Even with these issues, I am still glad I got this machine. I am able to work faster with more precision. The machine is quiet, compared to my Kenmore. And it is much lighter too! The downside is that it moves around on my table more than I like, especially when I am quilting a larger project. I'm not sure how I will fix this problem, but I will eventually.So now it's time for you to decide. Good luck!",3 "good bargain - nice machine I wanted a mid-range sewing machine with some flexibility, and this is the machine. I sews quickly and flawlessly, and is super easy to learn. It seems well made, and very intuitive to learn. I love the computerized stitch selection - so easy to change stitch length and width. I've had no problems with winding the bobbin as in previous Singer machines. I love the fact that it comes with a quilting table and a case, too, what a deal. It seems to me to be a good, basic machine that would be great for a beginner or intermediate sewer. I've made several purses since I bought this machine, and they stitched up very well. Good selection of presser feet with this machine, as well. Easy to thread and easy to wind the bobbin. The bobbins are readily available everywhere, so I bought a dozen for $2 so that I could keep plenty wound and ready to go. This machine is very light and easy to carry around - that's a big plus for someone like me who has to sew at the kitchen table. I could have rated the machine 5 stars, but haven't had it long enough to really have super deep feelings about it, so far I'd just say it seems to be a good mid-range machine and I would recommend it. My other machines have been an expensive Singer (nothing but trouble), a budget Brother, and a Baby Lock Serger.",3 "Thank you Plein Jane! I bought this machine after reading the review by Plein Jane. What a great machine! It was so much fun to work with after my Singer (which sort of fell apart after only three small quilt projects). This machine has all the functions of the $1000+ Janome that I've been drooling over for a couple of years. For someone like me who cannot afford to spend that kind of money on a machine, and for those who can, this is the machine to buy. The only thing that could make it better is if it will work for me for many years. UPS needs to be more careful in shipping. The box it came in was pretty beaten up.12-3-2010 UPDATE: Almost four years and many quilts/projects later I still LOVE this machine! I can't believe how it still works like it did the day I bought it. I noticed that someone gave it a bad rating based the bobbin case and the comment left on that one by someone else was dead on. This machine does not like cheap thread, but why would we want to put all that time and money into a project and use cheap thread anyway? If you're considering this machine I highly recommend it. If I ever wear mine out I hope Brother is still making them because I'm going to want another one just like it.",4 "Great for novices. I honestly don't sew much. I didn't think I could sew until I got this machine. In fact, I bought myself another machine years ago that I gave to my mom, because it was so hard to use. I just thought I couldn't sew.My son is now in scouts and they have so many patches to sew on. I decided I needed another sewing machine. Wow. I'm glad I got this one. It's so easy to use, even for a novice like me. I couldn't sew a straight line before, but now it's easy. I even made my son a sleeping bag with buttons and an attached pillowcase. I sew all my son's patches and do all the mending. It's so easy. I simply follow the instructions that came with the machine.Threading couldn't be simpler. There's a diagram imprinted on the top of the machine for reference. The automatic needle threaded works like a charm. The bobbin winds easily and all I have to do is drop it in and pull the thread through and it's done. I remember the days when my mom, a seamstress, would have to thread her own machine. What a pain that was. Glad I don't have to do it.There are so many different feet that it comes with and all the necessary tools. I can choose the stitches by looking on the side of the machine and punching the button to match and the screen tells me which foot I need for that stitch. Cool.This is the best investment in a sewing machine I've ever made. So easy to use, lightweight, comes with everything I need, and a great instruction book.",4 "Just okay.... This machine is just fine for beginners or for those who will only use it sparingly. It's easy to use with a lot of fun stitches, but it's very very sensitive & doesn't like anything other than the best thread & light materials. The first day I got it it jammed up within 30 minutes but once I changed to a higher quality thread it worked fine-- for about an hour. As soon as I tried using some interfacing with cotton (a simple tote bag project), the machine jammed up again & I had to replace the needle. It ultimately finished the project, but there was some coaxing on my part. Needless to say, this machine doesn't like medium to heavy-weight material & you've got to use really good quality stuff on it, otherwise it will leave you hanging. On the flip side, I've made several sets of curtains and pillow cases with no problem. So, it's really all about what you need to use this machine for--",2 "A complete sewing novice....... I once tried to use a sewing machine when I was around 14 and into altering my clothes. Honestly, I think I almost blew up the darn thing. I had borrowed it from my grandmother and I don't know if it ever worked again. At that time I vowed NEVER to touch a sewing machine again(I easily get frustrated when things don't work out the way I plan). Well, about 13 years later, I decided I wanted to make a quilt out of old band t-shirts. I had planned on sending them away to a professional company, but could not justify the $400-500 price, and someone said ""why don't you do it yourself?"". Never one to turn down a challenge, I decided to give it a go. If I ""blew up"" another machine I would know I'm never meant to use one.I read a lot of reviews on amazon, because frankly, I didn't even know what I was looking for. I knew something that was 'user friendly' and good for a beginner. Beyond that, totally clueless. I remembered the Brother brand being good, and I liked the look of the machine. Not too many knobs and buttons and I can totally work with digital. The fewer things I can manually break the better. I also didn't want to go all out on price, but get something moderate so that if I did end up enjoying it, I wouldn't have to immediately get a better one. So, with these ideas, I finally decided on this machine.And I'm EXTREMELY proud to say, I made a quilt/blanket my first day. No, it wasn't perfect, but I got the machine running and found it pretty easy to figure out. I started slow and really paid attention to the manual (which is rare in my case). Granted, some of the terminology is like reading japanese, but some staring at the diagrams in the manual helped me to figure it out as well as making a couple phone calls to see what threading the bottom and the top meant, did I need to do both? Apparently so. I even know what a bobbin is now. =)I'm just finished my 2nd quilt, a T-shirt one as a first go before doing the important T-shirts. I also made a case for my nook e-reader! I've ordered some 'complete guides to quilting' to get a better idea of things, but I am confident this machine will work well for me. I think the light it has is fantastic, I could easily get busy in a darkened room and see what I was doing. Once you get the hand of threading it's easy to remember. The speed button works well, it can go very slow if you're unsure and speed up as you become more used to the machine.The only thing I don't love is, and maybe there's a trick to this I haven't caught onto yet.....is that I end up JAMMING as much blanket as possible under the arm to try and finish things in the middle of the blankets. I wish there was more room between the body of the machine and where the stitching happens. I've fiddled a little with the different stitches, which is really fun. I still don't know what the tension is, but I guess I'll figure it out as I go along.If you're a beginner like I am, I would definitely recommend this machine. It's a fun new hobby and not nearly as daunting as I had thought it would be. Happy quilting!",3 "5 stars - for the money Bottom line - it isn't a $[...] machine and doesn't sew like one, but it is enough like one to make the price feel like a big bargain!I am a sewing machine junky, or so my husband says. I didn't really need a new sewing machine last year, but my 8 year old wanted to start sewing. I had the $1000 machine and I had the older harder to use models. I needed something fairly cheap, but easy to use so that she could get her shot at things.I researched fairly heavily and landed on the Brother CS6000I.First, the machine was reasonably priced and came with tons of equipment. I like that I didn't have to go buy a flat table for quilting or all the various feet involved with that. I also appreciate the hard cover that came with it.Second, it is easy to use. The bobbin winding is well marked, as is the threading of the machine. Picking the right stitch is easy - and there are 60 to choose from (kind of sort of - arguably, there are only about 58 or so, but that is getting picky.) There is a speed control, which was great for DD since she could set things up to stitch slowly at first. The manual is readable, but still a sewing machine manual, so a bit limited in usefulness.Third, it is lightweight - and easy to move around.OK - cons -It doesn't feel like there is as much room to the right of the needle as some of my other machines. I think it has to do with the shape of the body - the curve kind of eats into your space if you have half a queen sized quilt rolled up so you can stitch on it.There isn't much light, despite the fact that the brag about how bright the light is. However, I have a desk lamp set up to light the back of the machine and another on the left and I have all the light I want. It really isn't a big deal.It doesn't have some stitches that I like - like a good blanket stitch for putting on binding. However, I have found other stitches that essentially do the same thing.Anyway - I didn't get my daughter to use it as much as I intended. But, I have made several quilts on it this year and have enjoyed it much more than I ever expected. The money was well spent and knowing what I know now, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this machine again.Update - 3/6/2012 So... I ended up giving the machine to my sister in law, who fell in love with it. She thought it was crazy for her to have a new machine until she realized how many bells and whistles this machine has. Fast forward, my daughter became interested (again) in sewing. I looked at what was out there and... I didn't hesitate. I did buy this machine again.",4 "Tough Little Machine! I've had this machine for 4 months. I've sewn a couple dresses, mended a few things, made a baby quilt and bumper, and a diaper bag. It's performed AWESOMELY! I put a piece of carpet in the bottom of the diaper bag--it sewed through that no problem! It sewed 8 layers of cotton(5) and fleece(3) together (slowly) but with NO problems. I've never had a machine sew this well on thick stuff. Obvioulsy, you have to go slow--but common sense tells you that. I had problems with the tension one time, but it was because I didn't load the bobbin correctly. I love the 'one stich at a time' feature. It's very lightweight, easy to carry from one place to the other. The quilting table is handy, although it doesn't SNAP in as well as I'd like it too. No big deal though. I love that once the bobbin is loaded, it's loaded. You don't HAVE to draw up the thread--you can, but it draws it up itself once you start sewing. I LOVE that you can see the bobbin and tell how much thread is left. This machine is easy to use--ergonomics are great!!!!!!",4 "Great Machine! I bought this machine for my Wife, as a replacement for an older machine. She says it's the best machine she ever used. The machine runs very smooth. It come with about every accessory that you need. If your looking for a machine that will do almost anything, this is a must have.",4 "Great Purchase I purchased this sewing machine 9 months ago to make doggie clothes. I can stop using it, it is wonderful, easy to use and has lots of stitch functions. My puppies love there hoodies, dresses, and outfits. They have gotten many compliments. I owe it all to the machine. You do get what you pay for and then some. I found bobbins for 50 cents a piece locally. You can not go wrong.",4 "Excellent value for money I was in the middle of a project for my grandchildren when my 42 year old Kenmore died. I reviewed new machines on the net and decided on the Brother CS6000I. I have only used it for a simple project but used the sleeve feature also. It was easy to set up and use although I did find the auto needle threader hard on my first try. I would recomend this product to beginners and experienced sewers.",4 "Easy to sew with yet many stitches Very easy to sew with. Be sure to review the manual before sewing but once you get the basic features down, it is extremely easy to use. Would definitely buy again!",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine I did a lot of research before purchasing this sewing machine, both in local stores and online. I read many of the reviews on this machine before making the purchase. I have not yet had a chance to look at or try all the attachments, accessories, and stitches. There's so much!! The machine is very light weight, but seems very sturdy. It's very quiet and runs smoothly. Threading the top of the machine is very simple and I like that the bobbins are the same size as those I had from the Kenmore machine I'm replacing. The additional detachable table and hard cover are great bonuses. I was worried about having this machine shipped to Hawaii (cost and condition), however, to my great delight, shipping was FREE and the machine arrived in 4 days, in perfect condition!! I'm very happy with this machine and the price, and the convenience of home delivery cannot be beat! Thank you!",4 "Brother sewing machine I bought this for my 13 year-old daughter after she used the same make/model in middle school.My daughter's grandmother had taken her to a sewing store to buy her a machine, but they didn't carry the Brother. The salesperson pushed a different brand on them. My daughter became frustrated with the other machine quickly and we returned it.We got the Brother and my daughter loves it. She can control the machine with ease and sews beautifully.",4 "good purchase The machine works good. Had a small problem when first started because the bobbin holder was put in backwards. Once this was resolved it worked fine.",3 "more better than most The CS6000I is all and more you can expect from a machine in this price range and it clearly demonstated it's versatility and ease of use.",4 "Brother, this is a good machine! I purchased this sewing machine and, thus far, used it for some small sewing projects. I like the light weight of the machine. In the past I have had a New Home with all the computerized features, many stitch styles. I gave this machine to my daughter-in-law as I was moving at the time.Though it doesn't match the quality and number of stitches of my former New Home machine, this Brother has enough stitch styles for all the sewing I will be doing and more at much less the cost.I say if you want to sew creatively, perhaps even selling your handmades, get a New Home. However, if you want to sew on a lesser scale, this machine will get the job done. I am very pleased with this sewing machine.I do wish it had a carrying case that held the manual and some of the items I was forced to slip into a zip-lock bag, but that is a less-significate negative.Haven't used it enough to write a more ""intelligent"" review. I purchase nearly every household thing I need from Amazon. Why not? Free shipping, fast service, save gas and time! Once I had an item arrive the very next day!Plus, you pay less in nearly every potential buy.",3 "FANTASTIC!!! 400 dresses in 6 months and runs perfect!! I bought this machine in the Spring of 2010 to start a little girl's dress business on ebay. It was easy to use and set up right out of the box and I began sewing with it immediately. I have made 400 dresses since then and I have never once had any problems out of this machine. I sew on it for hours and hours a day so it really takes a beating. It works as good now as when I first purchased it. The features are great, especially the buttonhole maker. I am an experienced seamtress and have been sewing for over 20 years and this is the easiest buttonhole maker I have ever used.I can't say enough good things about this machine, especially the price. It works so well I was tempted to buy another one just to have on standby, but after sewing on it this long with no problems, I don't think I will need it.",4 "great machine for novice hobbyist I've taken a home ec class in high school and thats about it. kept coming across situations where a sewing machine would have been very handy for some project, or to hem pants etc. picked this up on strength of reviews. It's really good for someone looking to get a machine without needing to buy a bunch of other stuff since it comes with a couple of different feet and some tools and bobbins etc. only need thread to start sewing something. I haven't had any bunching problems, but i've been using metal bobbins that I already had. great machine. i haven't used all features, but ran through every type of stitch and used the awesome overcast foot to sort of ""serge"" the end of the fabric on some pants I tapered, that's really an awesome foot, I did not know would be included, but it makes for a perfect replacement for occasional light use serger.recommended.",3 "Lightweight, inexpensive machine. I had this machine for a little over a week and just finished packing it up to ship back. It is so lightweight that it wobbled and rattled all over my sturdy sewing table when I sewed on the fastest speed. The thread broke often, regardless of the tension setting. Feeding fabric through was another challenge - it pulled to one side, much like driving a car out of alignment. It appealed to me because of the assortment of decorative stitching (which I use often). Maybe this machine was just a lemon, but I'm not willing to try it again.That said, it is not a terrible machine. When stitching straight, it did a good job. It would be good for having a portable back-up.",1 "Worth every penny! My 10 year old Singer 5040C had a timing problem (again) so after being ready to toss it out the window, I ordered the Brother 6000i. The reviews pulled me toward this one and using Amazon's SuperSaver free shipping, it arrived in two days vs. the 5-9 as advertised. For everyday mending, curtains, aprons, baby clothes and the kid's Halloween costumes, look no further. I don't quilt so I can't speak to that.I use one of those plastic white folding tables to sew on but even without any thing to keep it in place, the machine stays put. You will need another light as the one on the machine isn't bright enough. Following the instructions I was able to thread both the upper and bobbin threads without trouble. I've never used an automatic threader before and wow! Ingenious!! It's a little flimsy but does the job even though I have to fiddle with it a bit to get the arm to wrap around the needle.My first project was a new zipper for my husband's outdoor work coat. I was able to put in a 27"" heavy-duty zipper, using the needle that came with the machine (too lazy to change it), and it performed flawlessly for both sewing the zipper between heavy layers of canvas and flannel and re-sewing the 5 large buttons. The feed dogs moved the layers of heavy coat fabric evenly and smoothly through the machine. Switching between the regular and button-hole snap-on feet was a breeze.By default, the needle stops in the down position keeping the fabric from shifting while pulling pins or repositioning the remainder of the garment. This actually speeds the sewing process because you don't have to use the handwheel at all to reposition the needle after you come to a stopping point. And during the button installation, I got a double-beep telling me I'd forgotten to put the presser down before sewing. It won't sew if the presser foot arm is up even if the button foot is holding the button tightly in place. It was simple to switch stitch types to zigzag for the buttons. The big picture of stitch types on the front of the computerized machines has always seemed intimidating but once you read the book and get the idea of how to change the stitches, you feel empowered to use them with ease. After using the computerized features of this machine, going back to a non-computerized one will make you realize how clunky and work-intensive the old ones really are. The foot pedal is flimsy plastic but works just fine.One recommendation - even if you are an experienced sewer like me, read the book before using any of the features the first time. It only takes a minute and will save you loads of time and grief. I've sewn countless buttons and had I not read the book on Button Installation, I'd of never found the switch to disable the feed dogs. Oh! And the thread cutter isn't on the shank like other machines, it's on the left side! I had to read the book to find it. In all, this is a great machine for the money.",4 "The most wonderful sewing machine I have EVER used! This machine may be inexpensive, but it is fantastic. My mother tried to teach me to sew as a child, but the machine came un-threaded every time I sat down to use it. In the years since then I've used other's machines expensive and inexpensive alike. In the end, I was always met with frustration. I purchased a White sewing machine. A friend told me to take it back. I didn't listen. It jammed time after time after time. I spent more time taking it apart and putting it back together than sewing. It locked up and I could find anyone who could unlock it. I ended up giving it away after only repairing a few tears and sewing a few hems.I am soooo glad I didn't give up on sewing completely. I found a Brother CS6000i on Craig's List and paid $76 for it. Wow!!! What a machine! It is a dream come true! Works everytime. I've taught my daughter's to sew on it and we've made pajama pants, 3 monogram pillows, 2 skirts and an adorable baby bib! I taught a group of 8-11 year old girls to make baby booties on it. They were all fighting for use of my machine. My mom has a much more expensive machine, but found mine more comfortable to use. We don't use the foot pedal, but use the control on the front of the machine. It is less frightening to beginners, offers more speed control and puts less strain on your back as you sew (per mom).I cannot recommend this machine enough. I am 48 and thought I would NEVER get the hang of sewing. I am so proud of what I can do now!",4 "Sew Advance Sew Affordable First, let me start by saying that I have never operated a sewing machine before, so I can't compare this machine to others, but I absolutely love this machine. Out of the box, it was incredibly easy (even for a non-sewer like me) to set up. I had a little trouble at first following the instructions to thread it, (what are steps 8-10, does anybody know?) but once I figured out that those steps were randomly inserted into the instruction manual and have absolutely no bearing on threading the machine and just skipped them, the machine works perfectly. I love it. From the time FedEx left to hemming my first pair of pants was less than 10 minutes, no exaggeration. I honestly can't say enough good about it. If you are on the fence, JUMP! It's awesome. Once I finished my pants (3 pair of them), I started using it to stitch Christmas cards, and then to make a duvet cover and pillow shams for my guest room. This weekend I will start on the curtains. From someone who has never operated a sewing machine to making duvet covers and curtains literally in less than a week??? This machine does it for you. You just have to guide the fabric. Love it!!!",4 "Considering this machine for hobby sewing? Buy it! Let me just say that I love, love, LOVE this sewing machine! It's so easy to thread, and has directions printed on the actual machine so you know where to thread it, and how to put thread on a bobbin. I'm 25 now and aside from a couple sewing classes in high school, I've never really sewed much. When I did, it was on my mom's machine that is older than I am, and SO confusing to use. It was constantly jamming on me and the needle would actually snap if you sewed too fast. I'm what you'd call an ""impatient sewer"" and tend to just floor the pedal when doing a straight stitch to get it done as fast as possible. That would cause the fabric to turn as I sewed and this my ""straight"" stitch ended up looking like a jacked up scallop. This machine actually has a speed regulator built into the machine, so I can set it to half speed and still floor the pedal but it sews slow enough that I can guide the material through to make a relatively straight stitch. Not the machine's fault the stitch isn't perfectly straight, it's entirely user error. I've been getting better. I also just learned that the walking foot might help with that problem, so maybe I'll try that.I have a daughter, and have made her three dresses this week and am working on one for myself. I've made lots of blankets and pajama bottoms as well as curtains for her nursery and our kitchen, as well as a pettiskirt for DD's first birthday. This is a newly discovered hobby for me, and It's such a relief to have a sewing machine I love. My ONLY complaint is that when I made the pettiskirt (using organza) was that since the material was so thin it wouldn't feed through right at the first few stitches, and would sometimes push the material into the bottom part of the machine but I was able to solve that by placing tissue paper under it and sewing, then just tearing it off when I was finished. It seemed to work fine, but I'm sure there's a better way to solve that problem.If you're considering this machine, quit searching and give it a try. It's a great machine at a fantastic price!",4 "Exactly what I needed I had never touched a sewing machine or knew anything about them or sewing.I had no idea what a bobbin was or what winding one meant.I needed to make some curtains for a RV and ordered this machine after reading the reviews.While I was waiting for it to arrive I watched a few video's online on how to sew and how to work this machine.When it arrived I unpacked it and read just enough of the instructions to get it threaded and running and was sewing in under a hour.I had to sew a few edges on the curtains that were over 10 feet long plus splice pieces together and it worked perfect.I did all the curtains for the RV and the machine was flawless.I love it.",4 "I wish I could give it 0 stars I saw the great reviews and I saw the terrible reviews. It seems like if you get a good one you are set but, too many are lemons. I got a lemon today and it is already back in the box to be sent back. I have been sewing over 20 years so I know how to use a sewing machine. Even so I carefully went through the book before starting. Followed everything to a T and still had weird bobbin issues (yes it was in correctly), bent a needle and finally it started making a horrible noise.",0 "You can't teach an old sewing dog to use this machine. I've had a Sears Kenmore machine since 1974 that still works, but I lost most of the attachments during my last move. I was really looking forward to having a new machine, especially one with a quilting foot. The quality of this machine is poor. I was afraid that the bobbin winder was going to break when I adjusted it. It did not handle heavier fabrics well, especially since there is not an adjustment for the pressure foot to go over multiple seams. I was also disappointed that when using the foot peddle, I also had to keep adjusting the speed with the push buttons. I guess you can't teach an old sewing dog new tricks. I've been sewing for over 50 years, and used to be an industrial seamstress. Give me a machine that is made well and that I can control with the foot pedal. I sent this machine back within my 30 day Amazon return window. Now, I've ordered a Janome 500 Sewist machine. I hope that I'm happier with my new purchase.",1 "self threading I like it, but I couldn't get it to self thread. There seems to be no hook as described. Threading the machine should be easier; you have to put the thread through an eye that is hard to get to. It is still new to me.",2 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine This machine replaced an old Singer passed down from my mother. The Brother is a wonderful sewing machine and easy to use. I love the arm as it allows better control over large pieces of material. The different stitches are really easy to set up and use. Over all very happy with my purchase and look forward to many sewing projects.",4 "wonderful sewing machine great value! Very smooth and all kinds of settings make customizing your product very easy! And it is on sale~",4 "Good deal best product for the money works real well and is easy to use.Delevery was fast and easy will order more things for sure.",4 "Exactially what I wanted at the price. Right price, right product and received it in just about a week. The wife is very happy with her new toy and sense she was a costume designer she knows a good deal on a quality machine.",4 "Just starting out! I'm just learning to sew and have always been intimidated by bobbins! This machine was recommended by a friend and it's super easy to use! I love it!!!!",4 "Excellent I am an amateur and this was my first purchase of a sewing machine. I purchased this to make drapes and I am completely thrilled! This machine is easy to use, the instructions are clear and it works perfectly. Highly recommended especially at such a great price!",4 "Not sturdy, authorized repair centers few and far away Thread tension not the best and getting worse though we haven't used it much. Problem may have been worsened by putting bobbin in wrong one time. Will now have to take it to be repaired,which is going to be an expense and hassle. Advise renting or buying a sturdier machine depending on how long you need it for.",1 "It's a shame, really .... I, like many others, had high hopes for this machine. It worked for one day, and for that day it worked beautifully. Then I kept getting a warning that the thread was tangled, when the thread was not in fact tangled. I ended up returning it for another Brother model at a comparable price (I think it's the 7500 or something) and it has been working perfectly for months.",0 "BrotherCS6000i Bottom feeder actually ""ate"" my fabric twice. Had to return the first one and have learned I cannot do delicate fabric nor jersey (even with correct needles and thread). This machine is great for cotton or mud weight fabric only. Tried to ""quilt "" a baby quilt again bottom feeders made it too hard and neck is too small",1 "A Great Machine For A Great Price OK, let me be honest. I can't sew a lick. Nothing, zip. But, my wife loves this machine. She'd had a simpler Brother Sewing machine, and wanted this one for its computerized options. Now, I can't begin to describe what it does - except make her happy. She picked-it out, and found the deal on Amazon. And, she is thrilled!",4 "Brother Cs6001i Sewing Machine I am very pleased with my purchase of this machine. The delivery was very timely, in fact it arrived a day early. Also all the features were exactly what I needed. Have been sewing a 7 ft x 7 ft life quilt with it & everything is working very well.",4 "Good first machine Love my new machine! It can do a lot but it will start to slow/bounce around when you get to 5+ layers of cotton fabric but very tolerant of first-timer's abuse. Also, it's first-timer-proof. The machine will beep at you if you don't have something set correctly. The pull out compartment is NOT compatible with the extended table. Either you use the table or the compartment, which means when you use the table, you'll have to place the compartment somewhere else.Comes with a lot of sewing foot so you don't need to buy extra.I did a fair amount of research on first-time sewing machines and this really does come with everything you need to get you started.",4 "nice machine My old machine was unmanageable any more. I got this machine. It is very easy to use. I completed 2 absolutely different projects. 1st was a winterized curtains, and 2nd was Christmas dress from very light fabric. Both projects turned amazing and fun to do.",4 "Solid and reliable Good machine for a beginner without limiting stiching options.Runs perfect and easy to thread, but threading the bobber wasmore difficult.",3 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine After reading some of the reviews of this machine, I was hesitant to buy it. I'm so glad I did. It's a wonderful machine. So easy to use and does an excellent job.",4 "Love This Machine! I used my mom's Husqvarna sewing machine for the first 15 years of sewing and was a little leary about buying a ""lower"" end model when I had to buy my own machine. I got this machine yesterday and already it is blowing the old machine out of the water! The stich selection is awesome, it's easy to adjust the stitch length and needle position and the feed dogs have no problem evenly feeding two layers of fabric and a layer of quilt batting. Don't let the price fool you, so far this machine is well worth the money.",4 "works great! so far i have not had any issues with this sewing machine. I am loving using it. Very easy and has been able to sew through everything I've tried. I love that you can see the bobbin and how soon it will run out out of thread. I was able to make a button hole fast and easily. I'm really happy with my purchase.",4 "Very happy with this purchase It is exactly what it I expected, and it arrives right on time. Great value for a product with this price. The manual is very useful.",4 "Paying for itself a job at a time I bought this machine because I'm tired of trying to find a decent seamstress or tailor. Particularly one that can hem pants and shirts. Hemming ain't rocket science. It should take all of a few minutes and should be really inexpensive. As it is, I have to make separate trips for dropping off and picking up. Add in that the work is often horrid when they throw it in with a bundle of other jobs for some sewing service somewhere. Then they charge $5-$10 per seam.So, I bought this little sewing machine and fixed some hems on a few shirts. It was really easy and took just a few minutes. Less time than driving to drop the work off. Every home should have a sewing machine and it won't take long before this little machine pays for itself.",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine I have had three Singer machines in the past, and this Brother machine exceeds all of them for ease of use, quality, speed, options, and problem free sewing. The instruction manual explains everything simply, and is easy to follow for beginners as well as seasoned users. I am thrilled with this machine and highly recommend it.",4 "I loved this machine I am very happy with my new Brother machine. I'm still getting to know it but so far, I'm sure it was the best deal I could have made. It has lovely stitches and I was particularly amazed when I tried the buttonholes. It was so perfect.",4 "After tons of research I am a beginner at sewing and am making cloth dolls and children's clothes (small scale stuff). Looking for a sewing machine was like learning a foreign language. I read all the reviews online including ""how to"" videos on YouTube. I am so happy with my machine! The ease in threading, dealing with the bobbin are nice but being able to adjust the speed has been the best. I bought another inexpensive Brothers beginner sewing machine to use while visiting my Mom that does not have this feature. Ughhh it's like a runaway car under my foot no matter how careful I am. Don't get me wrong, I love that machine as well but this one is a dream. It let's me know what presser foot to use for any particular stitch and the amount of stitching choices are amazing. The great price is only the beginning of this happy purchase.",4 "Two thumbs up from our house!! This is my first Brother machine; I only had old Singer machines from the late 60s and 1980s until I quit sewing about a dozen years ago. I have never sewn with this elaborate computerized kind of machine so I was a little nervous, but it is working well. We are learning little by little, and the first project was pointe shoes for ballet. Those shoes are very challenging to sew by hand and very tricky by machine, but this Brother machine is doing a very nice job of basting and going slow enough so I can keep turning the shoe without sewing a finger in the process.I am very impressed and very eager to sew again with this beauty. If the computerized part scares you, be not afraid. If I can work it, you can.(I also like that right here on the sales page are pictures and info about the machine too, so you can see it is more high tech but still a sewing machine similar enough to others that you can easily get up to speed with it.)I don't quilt, but I like to make simple curtains and valances and pillow cases, so I'm looking forward to using this for a long time. I would recommend this to anyone.",4 "omg i love this machine omg i love this machine i got it for mothers day this year, because my singer simple sewing machine broke....i hated that machine...but if you are are to be quilting or a lot of sewing and dont wanna spend alot of money this is the machine for you...it is so light to pick up and move to another room....it comes with a little table that hooks up to the machine for more sewing room. love it love it",4 "Exceptional sewing machine I have only had this machine a short time and I am not the best seamtress in the world. I consider myself a beginner. So far I just love the machine. I have gotten pretty good at using the needle threader. I have hemmed about 8 pairs of dress slack for my husband. I cann't wait until I get to sew something a little more of a challenge. The machine so far operates just as if it were new and not refurbished. There are no cratches on the machine. Easy to set up and operate so far.So far I would recomend this machine for purchase",4 "great tool! i was looking for a sewing machine (my first one) for quiet some time now and finally decided to go with this one. i don't regret it at all! i love how light it is, because i have to move it over from one desk to another. it has great feautures and i love the fact that i don't have to thread it myself anymore ;) heeeeei mainly use it on paper (i'm a scrapbooker) but also made some cutsie things out of fabric. love it and wouldn't give it back ;)",4 "Easy to use and great quality I LOVE this machine. I am new to sewing, but this is a great machine for any level. I used it RIGHT out of the box. It's easy to thread, light weight, has accessories like a zipper foot, and extra needles. LOVE IT.I have sewn several things from cotton, to wool, to fleece. I haven't had any issues. I've put in zippers, and changed the stitches...not one problem.I have wound several new bobbins, so that is a gauge at how much I have used it so far. I just couldn't be happier with an easy to use machine.",4 "MY ""CLASS"" MACHINE I have 5 sewing machines and now I own my ""Class"" machine. It is so light that I take it to all my sewing classes and ASG meetings. Weighing about 10 pounds I can carry all my tools and machine in one ""Green"" bag! Easy to learn to use! Easy to thread! Easy to fill bobbin! Stitches are nice and even. It has 60 stitches that are easily selected. Automated threading is also a treat on such a little machine! I would recommend this machine for a new sewer, a teenager or someone who just needs a machine to take to classes because it is truly ""sew"" affordable and I never have to oil it!",3 "Wow has technolgy progressed I had bought a sewing machine for my wife 20 years ago that finally succumbed to loss of tension and thought buying this new Brother CS6000I machine with all the promised computer stitching and all would be too good to be true - Especially at the price.Turns out this machine was all that it was promised to be, and more, and so light she can lift it with 2 fingers.I don't get to be a hero often at home but this sure was a big hit. THANKS for a great product.",4 "great basic machine This machine does basic sewing and a lot more. I'm using it for piecing quilts and it does a fantastic job. Has many attachments/feet that make other tasks available without buying anything else. A good buy.",4 "Great Sewing Machine I've sewn for years, but can see where this would be a great machine for a beginner also. Not at all hard to figure out the settings. Sewed great right out of the box.",4 "Wonderful machine We use this machine for quilting, and it's been fantastic. Works great, and has everything you need. We've built 5 quilts since Christmas (It's almost May now) and this machine hasn't skipped a beat. Highly recommended.",4 "Serious disappointment I have been sewing off and on for many years. My old machine was a Singer and it was very manual! It was difficult to thread, the bobbin was a pain in the butt and the tension was always in need of adjustment. I decided to graduate to the world of electronic/computerized sewing machines. However, I did not want to spend $500.00 or more on a machine. I did a lot of research on Amazon and in the worldwide WEB. The Brother CS6000i received lots of great reviews and a small percentage of poor reviews. It seemed like a good machine for the money. I was concerned about the reviews from people that had problems with the bobbin and the machine thread tangling up. After all that was the main reason why I was looking for a new machine. My husband decided to buy it for me as a Mother's Day present. I received it today, opened it, loaded the bobbin and I was in love. Then I threaded the sewing machine and just couldn't believe it. Wow! But as I sewed the first test piece, the needle started to shake, it stopped and error E6 appeared on the LCD screen. Disappointed, I re-threaded and very carefully inserted the bobbin and tried again. ""E6"" After I tried a few things, I went to Amazon's return center and got an authorization to send it back. As others have said in previous reviews - DO NOT BUY THIS SEWING MACHINE!!",0 "Great Beginner Machine Even though I never used a sewing machine before, after reading the manual, I had no problem operating this machine. It is very easy to thread and use. The only thing I didn't like was that it's a bit lightweight, and it shakes a bit when sewing at full speed. For the price, though, I can't complaint.",4 "BUY IT! If you are looking for an amazing sewing machine then buy it! I love it! works great, easy to put together. Comes with so many attachments. Amazing price too! Couldn't ask for a better machine.",4 "Awesome Sewing Machine!! Great machine for the money! I sold my last Janome Computerized Embroidery machine and wanted a smaller machine for just the basics. This is so much more! I highly recommend this sewing machine!!!",4 "WOW! Wonderful machine! I bought this sewing machine back in DEC 2011. I waited a while to write a review so I could get a good feel of this machine. After sewing for almost 18 years I finally bought a new one. I absolutely love it. I have recommended it to my sister who has never sewn before and also for my 10 yr old niece. All the attachments are great. My first sewing machine didn't have all the regular attachments that you need so having this is a dream. It is a little lightweight but that hasn't seem to be a problem so far. I don't think you will be disappointed in purchasing this machine.",4 "Brother cs6000i I teach sewing and do alternations for people all the time, I think the Brother cs6000i is a great machine for beginners or advanced sewer. It is light weight which makes it very portable. I have a 30 year older Bernina which has served me well through the years and to this day still does a terrific job, but is very heavy, which makes it hard to take to my daughter's in another state. I needed a great machine -- that was light weight, that I could packup and this light weight can do all the thing my Bernina does. From sewing very thin to blue jean fabric. A great machine -- thank you Brother.Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine",4 "Can't go wrong I do upholstery work.This is an excellant machine for light fabrics. I'm very impressed.You can't go wrong buying this sewing machine.",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine I ave been sewing for over 30 years annd this is my first computerized machine. This is absolutely the best machine I have ever used. I would recommend because it lives up to all of the prior reviews. You get more than what you pay for---which is rare these days!",4 "Great Machine Very Happy Well I just recently got this machine for my bday. After reading all the reviews for bunches of models I decided on this one. The one I was using...although rarely was an old brother model from the 1960's. So needless to say this model is so light and easy to move unlike the 50 lbs of steel I was using and it's very user friendly! I was able to get it up and going very quickly. The automatic needle threader is great but it's a little hard to use. Although my mom has a completely different brand and it threads the same way and so I don't think it has anything to do with the model or brand it's just difficult no matter which machine it's on but it does get easier to do once you figure it out! Definitely would suggest it. I'm a beginner and I'm very happy with it's ease of use and control when sewing!",4 "Awesome machine! I bought this machine online at amazon a few months ago and I love it! After ten years of suffering with a cheap machine that I bought at Walmart for $100, this thing has been a dream come true! No more struggling and fighting with the machine! I love to sew, but with my old machine I always ended up yelling and complaining - no problems yet with this one! I have already made several skirts with it, and just purchased a brother serger to compliment this machine. I am now a Brother sewing machine fan! This machine is so easy and simple to use. You will not regret it!",4 "So far...so good...make that great. Easy to use right out of the box. Would definitely recommend this machine. Researched quite a few prior to purchase and this one is a winner. Great price for all the features.Haven't used a machine in years and was able to do a blind hem with only one practice round. Also used the overcast stitch to finish a knit shirt. Have repaired denim and heavy cotton towels.Minor complaint...still can't figure out the automatic needle threader. The 1/4"" quilting foot was not included. Everything else as described.Very happy with purchase.",4 "Brother sewing machine This is my third Brother sewing machine and I would never buy anything else. The support you get is very good.",4 "Easy to use I haven't used a sewing machine since I was in middle school and have forgotten a lot about it but this machine is so easy to use! This machine is actually getting me more interested in other sewing crafts, I am going to take a class on quilting and this will be my machine I'll use. I haven't had any problems with it, I've only used it three times but so far nothing has gone wrong and it is pretty easy to understand. The manual shows you how to thread the machine and how to wind a bobbin but also there are pictures and numbers on the machine to help you figure it out.There are so many different stitches you can choose from and it comes with many different feet and shows you what foot to use for what stitch, very nice and helpful. I don't have to thread the needle myself because it comes with a built in threader which is really nice and the bobbin so simple to wind and install.I recommend this sewing machine because I am just tickled pink with it.",4 "Great Purchase I have only had the chance to use my new machine for a couple of basic alterations and so far I love it. It is light weight, quiet, and easy to thread.",4 "Great machine It does everything it's supposed to do and even sews through vinyl. Learned how to use the one-step buttonhole maker using the Singer bookThe New Sewing Essentials (Singer)and it works great. This was my first machine I purchased (at Wal-mart) and I have no regrets. It's a great starter machine.",3 "Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions I purchased this machine for my 80+ year old mother who has sewn for many years. First thing... she read the manual cover to cover... and she loves it. Excellent performance and excellent value. I would highly recommend!",4 "Incredible quality sewing machine I have to say I'm extremely impressed with this thing. Sews like a bliss, the speed is astonishing and there's a great number of cool stitches. The machine is super computerized and it makes it very easy to select the many functions it has. Probably the best feature (judging from my partner's reactions, who's been sewing for years) is that buttonhole making function. He always tells me that making buttonholes is so difficult. With this machine you just need to set the foot, the function, and just push the pedal, the machine will do the rest. Even for me, that I've never sewn a button, it's impressive.A very good quality product, in my opinion very cheap for what it offers.Absolutely reccommended.",4 "Super Great Machine! I've been using my Brother CS6000i now for about 6 weeks and absolutly love it! I have an old basic Kenmore that I've had for many, many years but haven't done much sewing in many years either. Any time I needed something done it was easier to go to mom and let her do it! With a new granddaughter and great niece or nephew due soon, I was itching to get creative and get back into sewing. I wanted a machine that was economical but that would do about everything and this one has more than fulfilled my wishes. I read the reviews and did my research and kept coming back to this machine and I am very glad I did. The fact that it comes with all the attachments you could want was a big plus. It's very easy to use, the stitches are beautiful, it's light weight but doesn't jump around the table. My only peeve, and this is minor, is that it would be nice if the LED screen was lite up so that it was easier to read the stitch numbers. It's taken some time getting use to the fact that it does reset to the basic stitches when you turn it off. If I'm in the middle of the project and have to quit, I've learned to write down my settings so I can continue later. I love the fact that it tells you what presser foot to use with different stitches and the feet are so clearly marked with their identification letter and are so easy to change. The instruction book is well written and illustrated, which is a big plus to learning the machine features and using the different stitches. Everything about this machine is great. My mom is a professional seamstress and has profesionally sewn everything from baby things to bridal dresses and she was totally amazed at what this machine could do and how easy it was to operate. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone.",4 "Dandy Fine Machine When I purchased this sewing machine I had visited a quilting forum and there were several members who had the machine and gave it a really good report. Now that I have used it for a couple of weeks, all I can say is ""WOW"", what a machine. So far it has been a real workhorse for me. I needed a light weight portable sewing machine because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I wanted to make a regular size quilt for my niece who is a missionary in Africa. I needed a portable machine so I could use the dining room table to support the weight of the quilt as I worked. I am so pleased with this machine that I hope it lasts me a very long time. My other sewing machine is in a cabinet and it is great for making doll dresses for my granddaughters and also for quilting small baby quilts but now that I have this one, well, this is my choice for a number of reasons. It has 3 different speeds, a variety of different stitches and the needle stops in the down position. But mostly, I like the slow speed especially for quilting. I have much better control because of my RA when I use the slow speed. If you are thinking of buying a good, portable sewing machine, I would definitely recommend this one. The next best thing about this machine is all of the accessories that come with it. If you are thinking of doing some quilting you will love that the free motion quilting foot and the walking foot come with the machine. This alone is a saving of approximately $50. I just don't think that you could go wrong with this machine.",4 "Great for beginners! Love it! This is my first sewing machine. It came with so many accessories! Easy instructions! I used it already for small hemming repairs and to sew patches on a THICK shop jacket (changing the needle). It did great! Great price!",4 "Wonderful Machine! I just love this machine! It is fun and easy to use. My daughter wanted to learn to sew and purchased the Brother CS6000i. While I was teaching her how to use it, I couldn't believe how much fun it was to use. So when my old sewing machine died, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one myself. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a easy to use machine. I was very pleased with Amazon and how fast they processed my order and how fast it was delivered to me.",4 "Research paid off! Did much research and found this machine to meet my requirements in print. Searched local stores and the internet for best price and feedback. Could not be happier with Amazons service and the machine performs better than stated. Very happy with stitch quality and ease of use. This is a great value.",4 "Nice machine This is a good machine, beautiful and very easy to operate. The drop-in bobbin is wonderful and pretty much idiot-proof, and I love the precise control offered by the buttons, and that those of us who are accustomed to using a pedal control are free to use that, as well. The expansion table is a nice bonus. The only disappointment is that a narrow-hem foot was not included. I would have thought that was a standard attachment, and I do hope that the $10 version sold here fits this machine, because the other one seems a bit high-priced at $20, given that the machine itself cost less than $150. Be warned that the cover accompanying the machine is not appropriate for transporting it, as it does not have a handle, per se, or a bottom. Can't have everything at this price, I suppose!",3 "Great value on a sewing machine! I do sewing for charity (Cancer Society) making chemo caps. I needed a machine that could stand-up to heavy use for various types and thickness of materials. The Brother CS6000I has been easy to use and has the power to get the job done. I bought this as a back-up for my 32-year old Viking, but I prefer using the Brother CS6000I. I like the ""Needle Up/Down"" function and the needle threader is a real time saver. The task light built into the machine could be brighter, so you will need to have additional lightling when sewing.Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions",4 "very pleased!! For years I have relied on my trusty old Kenmore for my sewing needs! That machine and I had gone through miles of cloth in my costume design days and it never let me down. Recently though that changed and I found myself in need of a new machine. after doing a lot of research and being budget minded I set my sights on this machine, and I am thrilled! In the past week I have spent hours sewing and have only ran into a couple of problems...both which were caused by me, not the machine. The machine alone is worth it's price tag but Brother takes it up a notch by including just about every foot you could need as well as the quilting table extension. I'm not a quilter but I love the extra room while sewing. Yep, Brother has won a new customer and I know who I will turn to when I am ready to buy an embroidery machine!!!!!",4 "Value for money A great machine for both first time users and experienced ones. My first brother machine has just straight and zigzag stitch. It had not given me any problems for the 18 years of use. So when I decided to update my machine, I couldn't help but to go for another Brother machine.This CS 6000I 60 stitch machine is very easy to use and the manual in a simple language explains in detail with useful pictures. Very light weight to carry for classes and my students who had never worked on a machine before, loved it. All the attachments the machine came with makes it a true value for money. I love it for the multiple stitch functions and for the automatic selection of the specific foot appropriate for a project. Above all when I forget to change settings, it alerts me with beeps. I have done several projects since I got it in April. You won't regret buying this machine.",4 "Great machine at a great price I have been sewing since grade school and my first machine was a very basic Singer that finally bit the dust this spring when I got really into sewing again and began sewing several times a week. The Singer was fixable but I decided to upgrade and am I glad I did! Sewing with the Brother is like a whole new world! After studying the book I was able to pick right up and begin trying the many different stitch functions, feet, and features.I prefer to sew with a pedal, but the option for the start and stop button is nice. I also prefer to thread my own needle but I couldn't believe there was actually a gadget that could thread it for you. I have sewn several purses and several garments since purchasing and I love this machine. The stitches are even and beautiful, the grid on the foot plate makes measuring easy, I LOVE the drop in bobbin, and the digital stitch adjustment is great. One thing I do need to get used to is the additional stitch it takes when you take your foot off the pedal, both forwards and in reverse.Best thing about this machine was the price! I couldn't believe it was not much more than I paid for the basic old Singer a decade ago. So far so good with this machine and I look forward to many great projects with it.",4 "Amazing! I bought this to replace my super basic starter machine that had gone off gear. It would have cost more to repair the machine then buy a new one, so I started to find a replacement. This machined sounded great and was just a little bit more expensive. I figured with all the extras it was worth it. I am so happy with my discussion.As my first project, I made throw pillows for my mother-in-law. WOW! At full speed, the machine didn't even shake. It sewed through two layers of fabric and fringe with ease.Things that I love:- 3 speeds- digital display tells you the required foot for each stitch- ease of use- all the free extras (I would never have spent the money, but they are being used)",4 "Great machine I love this machine. Everything is simpler and the instructions are well written. Easy to clean, easy to thread, and easy to insert bobbins. Much better than my last machine. Thanks so much!",4 "Why did I wait so long............... After 30 years with the same Singer sewing machine, I took the plunge & purchased this machine because the price was so unbelievable. It has so many more functions than my old machine & the instructions are easily understandable.I recommend this machine from beginners to experienced level stitchers.",4 "A wonderful machine I loved this machine from the first minute I got it. Precise, low noise, light weight, etc. Maybe the lower thread tension should be adjustable, but it is a minor oversight in the design.",4 "Perfect Arrived very quickly, in original box that was well protected, enjoy using this right away. Amazing deal on price for this product.",4 "Geat little light weight machine I had no idea how easy sewing can be with a modern machine! My old one was 35 y.o.!!!! Has all the bells and whistles I need. It 's so light weight and I'll probably have it for 35 years!",4 "Brother Sewing Machine I'm very happy to have purchased this sewing machine. It auto threads. I got several presser feet. I don't have to use a pedal, it almost sews hands free--all I have to do is press a button. Very easy to use. I appreciate also receiving the free arm. The sewing machine doesn't come with a case, its a cover.",3 "I waited a long time... Both to order this machine and to review it. I was disturbed by some of the other reviews. If you actually read the instructions and take the time to do what they say, you should have no problems. I really wish the machine was heavier though...it's a bit on the lightweight side. That's all I would change. Oh and I was missing one of the feet listed in the parts list.",4 "Nice Machine I'm still learning it but so far this has been a dream to use. Pretty easy to learn in most cases, though there are some instructions that could be clearer. Not the fault of the machine.",4 "love love love love This is a great machine. I can't say enough about it. I've been sewing up a storm for the past year and it's still as reliable as ever.",4 "Sewing Machine Sewing MachineI have not had time to unpack and try out... Too much going right now! Looks like it will work for some quilting which is what I purchased it for.",2 "Not so great I was just starting out as a sewer so I got this machine becasue it ""appeared"" to do a lot for the money. It is ok as far how it works its nice to have the all the stitches but it is very load sounds like it is breaking (in fact I thougth it was and it was just a bad machine until I heard that is common with brothers) it also DOES NOT EMBROIDERY... do not believe that. also you cant really go past med speed or it starts acting up. look else were because in 6 months you will be better then the machine can do.",1 "very confused by five different listings for the same item My wife wanted a sewing machine to replace her 35 y/o teenage purchase. My role is research. So I did my usual thing and read all the product reviews. Then started googling to see what I could find and went to a store to take one apart (did I mention that I am an engineer). At some point, I realized that Amazon has the same item, listed five different ways, one of which indicates that the item is no longer available. The listing with 27 product reviews is actually six bucks more than the same item with no reviews. Really outstandingly confusing.When we actually get the machine in her hands, I will update the reviews with more info.",4 "Not very nice I would give this item a zero-stars. I've kept it packaged all this while (having purchased it in Nov 2011 with the black friday deals) and only now got into a stable housing situation. So I went to unpack it this morning and found the actual wall-plug is missing! The power cord! Am trying to figure out how to get one for it. Very frustrating to pay $154 for this item and not being able to use it.",0 "Bogus discount! Today, 2/8/11, Amazon is advertising this machine as marked down from $449 to approximately $180. I've searched carefully online, and can't find any place charging anything like $449 for it. Most stores are charging $150-$190. The highest price I could find was at Home Depot, $299. Don't buy this machine thinking you're getting a big bargain -- you aren't. It may be a fine machine and worth every penny of the $180 or so Amazon is charging, but I'm so annoyed at being deceived that I'm canceling the order I impulsively put in a couple hours ago.",0 "Disappointed I bought this item assuming that it would come with everything I needed tooperate the machine. I'm from Australia so the power supply here is different to the USA. I assumed that it would include the correct adaptor since it could be shipped to Australia and there was no warning on the ad that excluded certain things for international buyers. I don't know what is needed to convert the power so I guess the machine will just collect dust for now.",0 "Crappy.. bought a sewing machine to surprise my wife but the only surprise was that she couldnt do much with it. in the process of trying to send it back since it is the only item in my whole history i cannot file a claim against.",0 "Brother CS6000i I received the machine on my birthday which was for my birthday! I have not sewn anything with it yet, but it looks great. I am involved with other projects right now so sewing is lower on my priority list. It does seem to be a good value!",3 "Made in China! I just bought this machine last week. It is still in the box, unopened. I don't care if it sews like a dream. I am returning it because it is ""Made in China""! When we are so desperate for jobs in the USA, we do not need to outsource our jobs to China, a country which has unfair labor standards. I would much rather pay more and get a machine made in the USA or Canada. Brother DOES make some of their machines here. I've emailed the company and hopefully will get a response soon as to which of their machines is made here.",0 "wrapping It was wrapped nice but both bags were torn the package was to big to fit in the bag and i could not even tape it . The bag was two small for the package. Both of them were torn and now i have to wrap them. I paid to get them wrap and it was not done because the bag was to small. thank you",2 "My first electronic sewing machine I've had this machine for 2 months and it's so easy to set up, store and use. The finished product is reliably great!",4 "Very disappointing I knew I was taking a chance when I ordered this machine. People either loved it or hated it. I hoped I would be among the lovers. I have been sewing for over forty years and have used a variety of machines. My first impression of this Brother was that it is unnecessarily difficult to thread. In particular you have to put the thread through the wire guide that is the last step before threading the machine. On the other machines I have used you can just slip the thread behind the guide. I also found the tension notch in the bobbin case difficult to find and therefore difficult to put the thread through. I gave up on the needle threader as I couldn't get it to work for me.Still, I was quite pleased with the quality of the straight stitching I first did. No tension problems, I thought. Then I tried a zigzag stitch. I have to admit that the machine did a pretty good zigzag stitch as long as I didn't mind having the right side of the stitch on the wrong side of the fabric! I adjusted the tension to no avail. Eventually I got the dreaded E6 message; and even after diligently clearing a thread tangle next to the bobbin, the error message never went away, and the hand wheel would no longer rotate completely.Some report that they have fixed their tension problems by using metal bobbins. That's great, but I think that a manufacturer might want to include as standard the accessories that actually work with their machine. And my machine seemed to have a more serious problem, which I suspect is in the computer. It made up its ""mind"" that there was a thread jam, and clearing the jam would not convince it otherwise. I even tried the trusty computer trick of turning the machine off and back on, but that didn't work either. I am returning the machine and hoping to find the money to purchase something more reliable. If not, I'll just stick with my not-so-fancy Singer.",0 "don't do it I ordered this machine and used it briefly the day it arrived just to test it out. It worked great and I was quite pleased. The next day, I took it out to work on some projects. The screen read an error code which indicated that the machine needed to be serviced by a technician or something ridiculous like that. Since it was only two days old and completely non-functional, I sent it back and had it replaced. The second machine came and worked about four or five times before reading another error code and failing to work.It's a cheap machine, and if you're lucky enough to get one that just so happens to work, then you've got yourself a steal. Just don't count on getting one that works.",0 "junk We thought if we bought it from amazon we had no worries. Nope! This is pure junk. Breaking needles and took to shop for adjustment. They won't touch it for less than $139. No warranty on the plastic arm that holds the needles. guess I have another boat anchor.go to the store and ask questions and find out if they fix what they sell.",0 "Brother CS6000I I am an active seamstress and have owned a number of sewing machines. This machine was purchased to take to quilting classes because it is lightweight with a nice case for transport. I love this machine. It has many features of a much more expensive machine and sews like a dream. The needle stops in the down position which is great. It has lots of specialty stitches including an accurate quilt piecing stitch. Nice portable table top surface. I highly recommend this machine. It is a great value for the price.",4 "good value for the functionality and quality Features and quality are good values for the price. As a friend put it, I could wear out several of these by the time I purchased a high end brand. Since the machine has all the functions I need, comes with useful accessories, the instructions are clear, and the quality is good, I'm happy.",3 "good sewing machine this is a great sewing starter sewing machine for a reasonable price. i had no idea how to use one, and after an hour i figured it out.",3 "Its a very lite machine. A few months ago I purchased the Singer anniversary machine. It is loud and I have not really enjoyed sewing with it. So when I saw this machine at such a reasonable price with so many extras I decided to try it. When I got it out of the box I was surprised by its weight, it seems very lite for its amount of functions. It offers several things my new singer does not have and it comes with all the extra feet I will ever need! I paid close to 450.00 for my singer and with delivery this machine is much less expensive.I have tried sewing jeans and it does 4 layers like butter. I really enjoyed the sewing so I am sure my new singer will be up for sale soon. Thank-you!",4 "Amazing sewing machine I bought this for my fiancee for Christmas a year ago. She absolutely loves this machine. She said it works so much better than her mothers old clunker. I even tried it a few times and it is very smooth. It works great. I would highly recommend this sewing machine. Brother is great from printers to sewing machines! :)",4 "Works well and has lots of options This sewing machine is very versatile, but it is also easy to use. I had never had a computerized sewing machine before and was a little afraid of it, but it is user friendly as well.",4 "Newbie Friendly I love this machine. I have 0 sewing machine and bought this to learn on. I had it threaded and ready to go in under 10 minutes. Great direction, simple to use manual. Very user friendly. My sewing is terrible lol but I promise that it's user error and not the machine.",4 "SEW easy! I love my brother sewing machine! I have this machine & my mother's Husqvarna Viking Rose, & my Brother gets the most use! My husband bought this for me off Amazon about 5 years ago & it was my first machine of my own. After couple of classes at Jo-Ann Fabrics, I was using this machine left & right: curtains, pillows, pajamas, crib bumpers, covers for electronics, quilts, baby clothes, accessories... you name it & I can make it on the brother (pun intended)! I even sell stuff that I sew now & this is the machine I use. I recommend the book ""Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns"" by Dianna Rupp on Amazon here:Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 PatternsIt really helped me get started & understand a lot of necessary techniques like slip-stitching & a million others. Enjoy your brother!",4 "Perfect for a beginning sewer. I received this as a Christmas gift. I knew absolutely zero about sewing machines when setting it up. The instructions are easy to understand, and the machine is so easy to use. I love the computerized stitches. The slowest sewing speed is actually very slow too, which is nice for just starting out. Great value.",4 "LOVE this machine!! LOVE this machine!! Prior to this purchase, I had been using a 1970's Singer that I adopted from my mom. While reliable, it just doesn't have many options. When I received this new Brother CS6000i, I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY! It is so lightweight, and SUPER EASY TO THREAD! It even has a contraption that pulls the thread through the needle for you. (It doesn't get much easier than that!)I haven't experimented all that much with the patterned stitches yet, but the few that I have used are amazing & so simple to use. Not to mention fully customizable (stitch length & width adjustments allow you to change the look of the patterns).It also came with loads of extra feet & attachments too. Though I must admit, the only one I know how to use (so far) is the zipper foot.I couldn't be happier with this machine, it is everything I wanted it to be & more. Highly recommended! A+++",4 "Couldn't all be wrong! I am so glad that I believed the 700+ reviews on Amazon. I was very nervous to purchase a sewing machine online to say the least. The machine was promised to be prompt in delivery, about a week, but it came to me within two days of ordering it!As for the machine itself, I was looking at ones that were way more expensive but I must say that I am glad I didn't break the bank. It is definitely sufficient for my needs. I have always wanted a computerized sewing machine and thought I could never afford one. Had a blast trying out the different decorative stitches. You do have to change the feet because some patterns require more room to maneuver the stitch but not a big problem. If I had to give any critique on this model I would have to say that the cover is not really sturdy and there is no bottom to the cover so I would not be sure if I would want to tote it around but it is lightweight so might not be too bad.Would not say personally it is a deal breaker considering the quality of the sewing machine makes up for this small glitch.",4 "what a machine for the price, I've bought 4 of them I bought my first one two years ago, and since I've purchased 1 as gift and two I had shipped to where I was going and left to a deserving teen who didn't have a sewing machine. Figure 50 dollars each way when flying to take mine, I figure I can enrich some other quilter.Or daughter of a quilter that keeps borrowing her mothers machine. This machine is great for free motion quilting too. I own a pfaff top of the line embroidery machine and a pfaff grand quilter and yet this little machine is great for sewing in front of the tv and pretty hardy on leather etc.But you will have to get used to the default needle position being down and to the left. Only thing I miss is a knee lift and auto raise of presser foot when you stop but what can you expect for a 150 dollar machine? LOL.The only presser foot I had to buy was a quarter inch quilting foot with guide and it wasn't expensive.",4 "AMAZING I am a beginning sewer and this machine has made me want to start a whole bunch of projects that i thought were out of my sewing level. It is easy, quiet (I used it while my baby slept in the next room over), and didn't give me any problems. Its electronic and that right away is a bonus. The first time I used it I sewed for over 15 hours, broken up over a few days, and not once did I get frustrated with it. The whole time I kept waiting for something to bust because I am so used to my old old old one. The auto threading and auto-set drop-in bobbin is incredible. You don't know what you're missing out on until you use this baby!",4 "Fantastic machine! I love this sewing machine! The speed levels are great for when I need to sew slowly and quietly or for whizzing through projects. It's a breeze to operate and as always the Brother manual is extremely helpful. The only thing that I'm not completely satisfied with is the needle threader. It doesn't always line up with the eye of the needle and I have to push it sideways. It makes threading the needle very awkward and frustrating.",3 "Fantastic value for the price AND it sews so smoothly! I've been sewing for 30+ years, so I've owned a lot of sewing machines. My 20 yr old machine finally died, and I replaced it with another Brother machine in a bind that cost about $70. It was a good beginner machine, but I quickly started missing the advanced features I had grown accustomed to (needle up/down button, top load bobbin, thread cutter, variable needle position, dropping feed dogs). So I purchased this Brother CS6000i!I LOVE this machine. I've now had it a few months, and I'm still loving it. It has all those specific features I was looking for, and since I have used Brothers in the past, I had it up and running in 3 minutes without even opening the manual.The biggest surprise about this machine was how QUIET it is, and how SMOOTHLY it sews! And at slow speeds, you have tremendous precision!Biggest pluses for this machine:*Quiet, super-smooth operation*Super easy to thread and wind bobbins*Drop in bobbin works flawlessly*Huge selection of presser feet included (The walking foot by itself would be $40-50).*It isn't picky about the type of thread used*Tough enough to sew through MANY layers (making handbags)The only cons I've found:*Can't get the auto-needle threader to work (but I think that's because I haven't looked at the manual)*I wish the LED light was brighterI would highly recommend this machine, even if it wasn't such a super bargain. I have several friends planning to buy one after trying mine!",4 "LOVE it more than I thought I would! I'm an experienced sewist and decided to upgrade my machine (I also bent the shaft on my old one trying to sew thru too many layers of material). I wanted a pretty basic machine since I do mostly home dec sewing and alterations but wanted a couple more ""fancy"" stitches. The first thing I noticed was the weight. The thing is a feather compared to my old machine. It is incredibly light. The second thing was the light, those leds are BRIGHT, such an improvement over what I had. The 3rd was the sound, virtually whisper quiet, very pleasant. Top threading was easy, bobbin threading was easy. The only slightly tricky part was the self-threading feature. It's a ""nice to have"" but I'm not sure I won't revert to the old-fashioned, manual, method to skip this rather challenging step. If I practice I'll get the hang of it I'm sure. Loved the needle drop and pull up button! Great feature!All the decorative stitches came out beautifully! I have a sample piece with every one now. Haven't tried to hem a pair of jeans yet, that's the acid test.Subtracted one star because the storage in the machine, where they put the tools, different feet, etc., is rather ghastly. Everything is in this vinyl envelope and stored precariously because the compartment is basically open until you shove it back under the machine. Definite design flaw.Other than that though LOVE my new machine and strongly recommend it!",3 "Please Avoid this one! It just stop working, the bobbin spins off and then pulls the thread into a huge clump! Wish i never got this one!",0 "Junk I purchased one for my wife. After a week or so the bobbin holder would not stay in place. It would lock the machine up. So I kept it and ordered another. Same thing. I will enjoy taking a hammer to it before I throw them in the trash. Ordered her a Singer.",0 "I bought this for my wife for her birthday, not a good idea I bought this for my wife for her birthday, not a good idea(EDIT IT WAS A GREAT IDEA) It came with a ton of options. Giving my wife the present that keeps on giving (sewing up my pants)was a bad idea for her birthday, I do not recommend doing what I did. The machine comes with a ton of parts, best bang for the buck hands down.EDIT***After 5 months and newborn on the way she LOVES this thing, she wont admit it, but she has made in the last 2 weeks 3 blankets, 5 bibs, 1 dogbed, and fixed many pairs of pants!",3 "Returned it next day! This machine was returned in less than 24 hours. I was very disappointed. I was having thread tension issues after sewing for only a few hours. At least with my old machine it took years to act up. This was a waste of time and money. Skip this and check out better quality machines and avoid Brother! I've since purchased the Janome DC2011 and am in heaven! Spend a little more and you'll be much happier, but if you need a budget machine pick up the 49 dollar one because its about the same as this one!Amazon was FANTASTIC in refunding my money super quick!",0 "Expected much better based on the glowing reviews When I saw the ""Made in China"" label, I had reservations.Within two days of using it, I became frustrated. I have intermediate level sewing machine skills, so am not a clueless beginner.First of all, the automatic threading option is clumsy, tedious, and difficult. I ended up giving up on it after numerous failed attempts, and threaded it manually.Second of all, after tailoring just one pair of pants, the machine has since continued to freeze up, displaying error message E6, which is supposed to indicate tangled thread. However, upon releasing the presser foot and pulling both the upper thread and bobbin thread easily, finding no tangles, and repeatedly trying to continue, the motor still locked up with the same error message.I then decided to completely re-thread the upper thread...tried to sew, and again, kept receiving an error message that the thread was tangled and the motor locked up.Since using it, I find the tension needs constant adjustment. The machine in general seems overly ""sensitive"" and jams easily. Moreover, the needles that are included are cheap quality and easily break or bend.For years I used an all-metal Sears Kenmore heavy duty machine that I bought secondhand from a Russian seamstress. It worked liked a charm and never needed repair.Don't bother with this! It is not made well and will malfunction in no time...",1 "bre Nice machine. Just what we were looking for. Received it very quickly. Great service.Thanx",3 "Great sewing machine ! Not complaints! After trying several sewing machines . I stayed with this one . Is light , the stitches work really well, i am so happy with my sewing machine !!",4 "Great Machine I purchased this item for my better half, all I can say she simply LOVES it.",4 "Brother CS6000i Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm... Brother It would be nice to have this computerized Brother machine. I have a Brother sewing machine but not this one.",4 "Do NOT buy this This model did not work for me. I was looking for a middle of the road machine since i do not sew as much as i use to. It is very lightweight, has the feel of a toy machine. It ""travels"" on the table when i sew.There is not much space between the needle and the arm of the machine so larger projects are out of the picture. Due to an error on my part (I did not change the setting for a stitch) the needle arm jammed into the throat plate. There was no way to correct it. I have sewn for over 40 years on an old singer model with no problem.I brought it to a local repair shop and the cost of repair was not worth throwing good money after bad.So i upgraded to a much better Brother model.Buyer beware. I should have researched this better before buying.",0 "outstanding machine The Brother sewing machine I purchased is amazing. I haven't sewed in years, and wanted a good machine but not super expensive since both my hubby and I are retired. This was the perfect machine. So well made and fun to use. I originally purchased a singer about a month before waited for it, and when it came hubby and I lifted it out of the box and screws fell out,the side near the needle feel off. I was not happy. So when I got this one at a better price then the singer with more bells and whisles, I was a bit worried. But from the moment it came out to using it I have been charmed. DON'T MISS this item, grab it at this great price you won't be disappointed.",4 "amazing I am 65 years old and I had a Singer Sewing Machine for 48 years, and when it died I was told to look into a brothers. I didn't think I could fiqure out how to use it, but when I did it was so EASY. Also, the needle threader is a life saver for me. The whole machine is just a joy to own.",4 "So far, so good. After putting this machine through a few preliminary tests and a solid week of sewing, it's been great so far.I should mention that I took the other reviewers' advice and replaced the plastic bobbins with size 15 metal bobbins, and I've only used higher-quality machine thread with it, none of that all-purpose stuff.It does seem that the factory-default tension is too tight on my machine. To keep plain cotton broadcloth from puckering, I have to sew with the tension wheel on 1 or 0 usually. That's the only thing I've found annoying.I like the easy bobbin threading, (do it on the highest speed for best results,) and the push-button sewing with adjustable speeds is fun. The lowest speed is wonderful if you need to do slow-and-steady work, or not be too loud. At the slow-stitch setting, my husband can watch TV 20ft away, and the machine is no louder than our air conditioner. I do still prefer the foot pedal, but the push buttons have been fun to play with. The lever to easily lower the feed dogs is nice, for those who do free motion quilting. The variety of presserfeet and accessories that come with the machine is extensive as well. It really does have everything you need to get going, especially if you're a quilter.Overall, there are many fun features, and the ease of this machine almost makes you feel like a better sewer. It's definitely not Mom's old machine that you love to hate. It's more of a ""you've got quirks but I love you anyway"" entry level machine. The price is right for the quality, at around $150.",4 "Great Beginner Machine! As a beginner, this is a really simple, easy-to-use machine and I love it! I was worried that it would be too lightweight, but actually that is not a problem at all. The computer screen and accompanying manual make it easy to figure things out. I'm so glad I bought this machine!",4 "Great machine for the price! Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch FunctionsI bought this machine to replace my old 10 ton kenmore (over 35 years old!)After reading the instructions I was up and sewing in no time. The bobbin winds easily and is easy to thread. The machine is quiet and smooth and very light weight. I will need to put a non-slip pad under it on my table when I am sewing because it is so light it moves around. It is not meant for embroidery or quilting, but it covers everything I do.",4 "This is a great machine for a beginner. This machine is very easy to setup and operate. I had not sewn anything on a sewing machine since high school home economics class (which is 25 years ago) and I was able to set up the machine and sew a blanket for my daughter in the same afternoon. This machine comes with many accessories (several different sewing feet, a basic sewing kit, and a hard cover) that will cost you extra with other machines. The instructions in the manual are very easy to understand and follow. It also has several nice features such as a lot of different stitches, fast bobin winding, button or foot petal controls, reverse stitch button, and needle height button. The only improvement I would make would be a brighter work area light. If I can sew with this machine, anybody can!",4 "Beginners Dream Machine This machine had very mixed reviews and I was worried I might have another headache on my hands. The price was just to good to pass up for me. I took this machine out of the box, read over the manual, and within 2 hours had my first project finished. I am very new to sewing and expected trouble. The only thing I have really made is pillows and they were very basic. To my great surprise this machine does everything I wanted and more. You get everything you need to start using right away just add thread and go. I have found that thread can be tricky so if you have any problems check the thread first. Not that I am using expensive thread I am not its just some thread I got on ebay. I have already told a couple of friends that they had to get this machine.",4 "My Workhorse! I bought this machine a year ago. I have several machine (8) and this is the one I carry to the Sit-n-Sew, and to the quilting classes. I love it! It has everything you need right out of the box. I sew every day and this is what I use. I have used this machine to piece 7 quilts to date. (I am a hand quilters, so that does not figure in). I bought it because of the price and the handy self-threader feature. This is a great machine for beginers and for seasoned sewers. I have been sewing since I was 6 years old, that over 40 yeras! This machine is light and portable, yet it is easy to use and has every stich you would want in a sewing project. I love the auotmatic feature, I don't have to set up the pedal just to blindhem a pair of pants. Just press the button...and it sews!I make clothes for my granddaughter, and my 13 year old son. I make drapes, quilts, the occassional wedding dress,and lots and lots of crafts. This is the machine I use. Check out my blog to see some of the things I have sewn in the past year...all done on this machine! [...]",4 "LOVE this Machine! I've not bought a new sewing machine in many years...I had an old Singer that finally gave up the ghost. I went to a sewing machine store recently where they tried to sell me another brand machine that was similar to this one, but with 10 fewer stitch selections...at almost triple the price. Yikes!The Brother CS6000I is extremely quiet, VERY easy to use, lightweight, and has a great number of stitches available. The only thing I found disconcerting was the self-threading feature, but with just a lil' practice, I was up and running in no time! The best feature? The push-button start/stop thing...there's a foot pedal included, but why bother? This machine is great fun!!",3 "For the Money I LOVE this machine. I HAVE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS!!! I have been sewing for a few years now on a VERY basic Kemore model (only 5 stiches), but just in the last year started quilting, and I mean all the time. I've finished 3 full size quilts and countless other items (nursing covers, burb cloths, kitchen towels, ect.) on this machine. For the money I never, NEVER, would have gotten some of the features I got with this machine with any other machine. While I do plan on one day upgrading, I needed something to broaden my horizon, while not costing me an arm and a leg. I went to my local quilt shop and I walked out of there dissappointed that there was nothing under $700 that the lady wanted to sell me. I looked around at Joann's and online, and thought for sure this was the machine I needed. I mean if it only lasts 2 years I felt like it was worth it. Now, several projects later, I won't get rid of this machine until it starts smoking and screaming.The space under the foot is a little short, but with some manuvering you can get past this. The extra feet for quilting have been great. I really LOVE the needle threader, although with some thicker threads you won't be able to use this feature. It is super quiet, so I can sew during nap time. This machine also allows me to play with some other stich patterns I didn't have before. Saying all this I do beliece it is a great jumping off point for new quilter's, but for someone more interested in other sewing projects, clothes and such, I wouldn't buy this machine. The Free-Arm part is really wide and I couldn't get some stocking I was making for Christmas around it. Hope this helps!! Happy Quilting!!!",3 "Tension Problems I too bought the Brother and had tension problems. I returned it for the cheapest computerized Janome I could find. I got the 8050 from Hancock Fabrics (same as the DC1050). I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Janome. I have had it for about two months. I use it nearly every day. I've done quilting, denim, and knits and have not had a single problem with it tension-wise. It's easy to set up and works like a dream! The only downside is that it is hard to find accessories, as the Brother and Singer class 15 bobbins that are sold at Walmart and JoAnns do not work on the Janome. It does not come with nearly as many feet as the Brother. The Brother would be a great deal if it worked. I guess you get what you pay for.",1 "Replacement Because this is not a really sturdy machine, my first one has a damaged piece and fixing it would have cost more than what I paid for the machine. However, I like the machine's stitches, versatility and light weight. I can carry it to my ""Quilt of Valor"" meeting and work with all the other women involved in this project.Overall, I like the machine.",3 "Brothers CS6000i issue with bobbin tension I purchased this machine to replace an older model. At first this machine worked really well, sewing quickly and effortlessly through multiple layers of fleece. After about a week of daily use, the bobbin tension stopped working and I could not fix it. After researching the issue, I found the loss of bobbin tension is a frequent issue with this model. I decided to return it for refund.I would not purchase this model again.",1 "Great machine... Good unit as such. My wife is loving it. Giving only 4 stars as it is a little complicated at start.",3 "Great Machine This is a great machine. It came with all of the accessories that I expected and works great! I didn't realize that it was new in the box! Made it all even better.",4 "love it!!!! I read all the bad reviews but I decided to buy it and I'ts really good. It's in use every other day.",4 "Nice machine for the money This is a nice machine for the price paid. Has many functions that usually come with higher priced machines. It does not handle thicker fabrics as well as some but offers many more stitches that a average person would use. Great for arts and crafts plus it has many different presser foots. The one thing that I think could be improved is how the spool of thread seems to bobble about. The Janome line features an end cap which is really nice. But hey, this machine is a fraction of the cost of what I paid for the Janome (New Home). One can't compare apples and oranges. Nice machine for a beginner. It is lightweight and easy to move about.",4 "This was a gift for my wife I don't know much about sewing machines I picked this one based on reviews and price. With that said my Wife loves it! it came with a hard case and she said its very easy to use... And it must be I have seen her fix hems and she has also made my nephews very nice capes (with buttonholes to fasten the neck) for being superheros! lolAgain I don't know much about them but she is very happy with it. Have had no problems I bought it about 8 months ago!",3 "good not great I just started sewing and wanted a machine I could use as a beginner and as I became more advanced. This machine definitely seems to fit that. It has a lot of great features and the ones that I used were great. The only negative I have had since I got the CS6000i is that the case does not fit the machine!!! I really wish it did since it just doesn't fit the height (It's too short! The top of the case sits on the top of the machine and the case doesn't come to the table I have the machine on.)UPDATE!!!! Okay so I've used the brother now for a while and have discovered some things that I find rather annoying. Like the plastic bobbin needing to be a specific size and I cant just use any general bobbin. I have to get those specifically made for this and some other brother sewing machines. Also its really loud and it gets annoying when you spend a long time on the machine doing something. Another HUGE issue I've have is that it does NOT sew a straight line and I know its not me!!! The needle tends to jump every so often, even when I follow a line, I don't think its too obvious or completely ruins the seam I just find it irritating!!! I know I'm a beginner but I can sew a straight seam with other machines I've used. Another thing I've noticed is that sometimes the stitches are NOT even. They can be loose, get wide or short for no reason at all. But since I do go back and do an overcast it makes no difference to me. It just would've been nice to know before I got the machine.I still think that its a good machine for beginners because I don't use it for anything too serious and detailed. Most of the stuff that I've been making are bags and PJ's where it doesn't really matter if there are a couple of weird jumps or weird stitches to anyone but me. Also I will probably get another machine in a few years when I have more experience sewing. If you plan on using this forever and/or make lots of stuff where the stitches/seams have to be perfect then do not get this. If this is just a beginners machine that you plan to replace in a few years then definitely worth it!",2 "Sew Easy I was reluctant to replace my old stand-by sewing machine. I'd had it for over 20 years and it served me well. But I also had sewing machine envy everytime I saw some of the great decorative stitches that others were able to make with their more modern machines. I didn't want to spend a fortune, however. The Brother CS6000i was so affordable and is so easy to use, I can't believe it took me so long to upgrade. I love this machine! I can't wait for my next quilt project to try all the wonderful stiches that I now have.",3 "One Year Later, Still Going Strong! I bought my Brother 6000i one year ago after reading many reviews and comparisons online. It was a great price and had the features I wanted in order to piece and quilt. I did need to buy aBrother SA125 1/4 Inch Piecing Footbut I knew that before my purchase after reading other customer reviews. I think I paid $1.00 for it. I had not sewn since high school home ec (about 30 years ago), but I relearned pretty quickly. I sew with high quality quilter's cotton, 100% low-loft cotton batting, and use cotton thread made for quilting on a machine. I also use microtex sharpe needles size 80/12. Some of the problems that other reviewers have had can probably be traced back to not using the correct needle and thread with the type of fabric they are sewing. One time the thread bunched up on the back of the fabric, and guess what, I had put the bobbin in UPSIDE down - if other reviewers experienced thread tangles, that could have been the problem! There's a picture right on the machine to remind me how to put in the bobbin correctly. Another time I had trouble, I realized that I had skipped step 4 when I threaded the machine. I had read that any time you have trouble with a sewing machine, always try a new bobbin and rethread it - that will solve the problem 99% of the time. I did have a little trouble with the self-threading gadget at first, but when I looked at it under a magnifying glass and understood how it worked, it was no problem. I never have to change the tension from 4 except when free motion quilting, which requires a 6. The girls in my quilting class can't believe how I can pick it up and carry it with one hand! I bought a Sew EZ table [...] with a custom made inset which made free motion quilting a dream, but even without that, I got great results.So... one year and approximately 20 quilted projects later (mostly quilted throws about 60""x 70"" inches and table runners), me and my Brother are still going strong. If you're wondering if this is the machine for you, the answer is YES!!!!!",4 "Awesome First Sewing Machine! I bought this sewing machine on black Friday this year as an early Christmas gift for myself and I must say I have been very impressed with it so far! I am a beginner sewer and when I say beginner I really mean I am a beginner! Until I bought this machine I have NEVER sewed a thing in my entire life! I quite literally mean that! I thought learning how to sew would be fun so I did some research online and decided on this machine due to the reviews I found not only on amazon but on other websites as well.Once I got the machine in the mail I set it up at my home and began reading the manual. I familiarized myself with all the parts and staring following the instructions on how to wind the bobbin, thread the upper part and lower part of the machine, and thread the needle. I figured everything out on my own until I came to the last step...threading the needle. The instructions in this part of the instruction manual gave me some trouble so I did get some help from my husband on this part. I probably could have figured it out myself with a little more trial and error. Other than this part this machine is really easy to use and set up. I was actually surprised at how easy it was...especially for someone like me where it takes me little bit longer than most people to figure something out!Once the machine was all set up and ready to go I started getting acquainted with the machine by just trying out the different stitches that the machine offers. The LCD display makes it easy to choose your stitch and tells you what foot you need to be using with a particular stitch.I am still getting familiar with the machine and how to do basic things like sewing a seam, making a buttonhole and doing blind hem stitching (I have only had the machine for about a week). The first project I want to try is making some throw pillows for my living room which I don't think I will have any trouble with at all due to the simplicity of this machine.As I said before I am a true beginner and so far this machine seems to be a great choice for anyone who is a novice!",4 "Use the Metal #15 Bobbins! Key items: good for beginning sewists, easy to use, make sure you buy a pack of metal bobbins at the beginning!I've had the Brother CS6000i for a few months now. While I took sewing in home ec in junior high (20 years ago), I never really caught on to sewing and using a machine frightened me. Well, a few months back I decided that I am a strong, smart woman and I could teach myself to sew. I did some research and purchased this machine. I was an absolute beginner, and needed to purchase books and watch youtube videos on how to even begin sewing.This machine is easy to use (although I did have to watch a youtube video to see how to wind the bobbin and thread the machine...the instruction book just didn't make sense to me). Once you do thread/wind once, you won't forget and it will be easy. The instruction book must be written for several different machines and it doesn't differentiate with ""if you have the CS6000i, you do this step..."" It's more general with ""if you have a drop in bobbin, do this step..."" and since I didn't know the very basics about a sewing machine, that was not helpful to me.The machine creates a lot of different stitches and it's easy to see what foot you need and super-easy to change the feet (which are all marked with the foot they are). I suppose you don't really NEED to use most of the decorative stitches in regular sewing, but I'm making a lot of purses and bags and doing the specialty stitches on the interior pockets as a special flourish. The tools included with my model are very helpful...I wouldn't have known I would need the punch tool as much as I do in bag-making.There are a lot of reviews out there complaining about the tension...and they're right! Goodness, it didn't seem to matter which direction I turned the wheel, I'd either have too-tight tension that would cause the fabric to all bind up, or I'd have lots of skipped stitches and loops on the bottom side. I read a review that suggested trying the metal #15 bobbins to fix the tension problem and WOOT! No more problems with my tension at all! Wish I would have known it before I went out and bought a big pack of the plastic bobbins.So far, I've made seven purses, three infinity scarves and a full wrap dress. I am very pleased with this sewing machine on all projects. As long as it lasts in duration for a few years, I believe I made the right choice in my purchase.",4 "Just do things right and its a great machine Here's the thing about this machine - it isnt a 1200$ Viking or 2000$ Bernina. As long as you understand that and are willing to ""read"" the bobbin-threading manual at least once (its actually a step-by-step picture manual which I found more useful than a written one would have been), then you'll love this machine. I had 2 fantastic old Singer machines(1960 something and a 1972...) and a new 2009 Singer (complete and total crap) and I've used my friend's Husqvarna/Viking machine quite a bit. The Brother 6000 has great stitches and is a sturdier, easier, more precise machine than the Singer. It just isn't in the same league as the Viking for precision or ability to sew through 1000 layers, but if you were looking (or able, in my case) to pay 1200$ for a machine, you wouldn't be looking here. This is an excellent machine to start sewing, do relatively basic quilting, mending, kids clothes, basic adult clothes, and jean hems. That's really what I needed this for, and it works wonderfully for that purpose! I haven't gotten to free motion quilt on it yet, but from what I have seen of its performance so far, and the attachments that come with the kit amazon sells, it should be a breeze with good results. The one thing I will say (and that another reviewer mentioned) is that you need to ""read"" the bobbin and machine threading picto-structions. I threaded it like I have always done and wound the bobbin like I have always done and didn't read the instructions the first time. It was pulling stitches too tight, similar to when your bobbin tension is messed up. After a lot of frustrating time and messing with this and than, I went 'DUH' and read the directions and followed them step by step. Worked like a charm after that and I haven't had any problems since. I can't honestly tell you what I did differently, but clearly it was something! Also note, if you're using Mettler type thread that comes on a tall thin spool, the spool pin on this machine lengthens bu just pullin up on it - and you need to use the longer length to get proper tension on the spool. Hope this helps!!",3 "best yet.... This is the first sewing machine that I have purchased. I got it for my wife for mothers day. It looks intimidating but is very easy to use after you get past the first looks and start getting your hands dirty. I have looked at others in the stores for the same price but they don't come with a hard case and extra table. For the price and all the extra bonus goodies and the ease of use this brother gets a 5 star",4 "I love this machine I have had this sewing machine for almost 2 years and have used it at least weekly the whole 2 years. I have not had any problems with this machine, even with the constant wear and tear I put on it. I haven't had any problem with the tension. The only thing that I have to replace is the needles because they get dull and bend after enough of a beating. The needle threader works well, and I love the buttonhole foot. Switching the foots is very easy. I love the machine. No problems with it at all.",4 "So far so good! The last time I used a sewing machine was in Home Economics in middle school! I took the machine out of the box today and was sewing within a 1/2 hour. It was very easy to get started and the instructions were very good and detailed. I played with many of the different stitches and even shortened my daughter's halloween costume. The price was better than anything I found on the web and it seems like a great deal for the money!",4 "great machine - great price i'll admit that i only got this machine because it had an embroidery buttonhole stitch my fancier pricey machine didn't have. after i got it, it sat in the box for months, then i loaned it first to my mom when her machine was out of commission for a few months, then to a fellow quilter while her super-pricey machine was being repaired. this friend raved about its quality of quilting so much that she bought one for herself. even after all of this, i didn't use it until my fancier machine needed some repairs.wow!!! i can't believe i waited so long. first, this machine is fantastically lightweight and great for carting to quilting meetings or to friends' houses for sewing days. the only downside is there's no handle, but it's light enough not to matter.it's easy to thread, comes with a ton more feet than all the other machines i own, and is so easy to use. i've done quilt piecing, garment sewing and craft sewing on this machine and been thrilled with the quality of the stitching. i've done straightline quilting on it using the walking foot and this past weekend i used it with the darning foot to do freemotion quilting. maybe it was because my friend adjusted the tension for me, but using this machine gave me the best freemotion quilting reults i've ever had.i only see two cons, other than the lack of handle. one, mentioned by another reviewer is that the extension table shifts and the legs collapse. annoying, but i may see if i can cause the legs to be permanently extended to solve this. two, the light weight, while definitely a benefit in many situations, can be a slight con if you're quilting a larger quilt as the weight of the quilt itself causes the machine to shift. placing a rubber mat underneath the machine would probably solve this problem.all in all, i'd highly recommend this machine for beginning sewers and advanced, and for quilters, too.",3 "So Far, So Good! I am brand new to sewing and bought the Brother CS6000i in early March of 2011 after I had enrolled in an Intro to Sewing class and after having read a review on ""Sewing Machines for Beginners"" at […](The review of this Brother machine on this site is seriously comprehensive. I encourage anyone who is considering purchase of the CS6000i to read it through.) So, I've been sewing on both the Brother at home and Janome Sewist 500 in class.Here are some likes and dislikes so far comparing the Brother to the Janome:Brother - I like the auto-winding bobbin where you simply line up a notch on the bobbin to the spring (?) on the winder so that it 'locks', then wind some thread around it 5-6 times; it's is a little more timely than the ...Janome - where you need to thread the bobbin through the top left eye and hold it 'up and away' and taut to ensure it threads tightly enough.Brother - I like the stitches better than the Janome. The setting for a straight stitch at '3' on the Brother is similiar to the length of '2.5' on the Janome. And they seem 'cleaner' - but that may be because I'm new and not used to the foot pedal.Brother - the ability to set speed is a real help especially for a beginner who still needs to feel out how to use the foot pedal. There is also an option to use the 'on' button to sew if the foot pedal is not connected to the machine whereas on the...Janome - there is only the foot pedal option and I sometimes found I was going too fast and would lose control; or too slow and got stuck especially on sewing the zipper.The light on the Brother is not great. They like to advertise how bright it is, but I personally didn't find it that bright at all. I haven't figured out the auto threading yet, however, I'm fine threading by hand as long as the thread is cut on a bias!It did a nice job on my stitching a patch to my jeans (I switched the needle with a size 14 needle which arrived in the accessory pack.)And the zipper foot seems to be easier to manage/sew with on the Brother compared to the Janome. I even ripped out the Janome stitches on the zipper and re-did all the stitching on the Brother and it seemed a helluva lot simpler than in class.I'll see how it does once I'm an 'intermediate' sewer and more adventurous.Thank you, Amazon.:)",4 "Three years later and still in love No doubt about it, I love this sewing machine. I ordered this machine three years ago. I am a hobby sewist but I use the machine nearly every day. I have sewn multiple quilts, purses and bags, and more childrens clothing than I can even recall. I've done zippers and buttonholes, used the special knit stitch and several of the decorative stitches. I've sewn satin, chiffon, silk, canvas, denim, knit, and cotton as well as odd things like thin plastic or paper. I have never had any issues. I was skeptical when I saw the price. I didn't know if it would hold up to the ammount of use I would put it through. But three years later it is still going strong (and I don't do regular maintenance like I should so it's longevity is no thanks to me really). I am absolutely thrilled with my Brother and I recommend this machine to everyone.",4 "My battles with sewing machines are legendary. OK folks. I've been sewing on a circa 1970 Kenmore that I understand folks on E-Bay would swoon should I decide to sell it. I named that machine Beelzebub, The Demon of Fabric Manipulation. Beezle's and my battles are legendary. He always won. And it always ended up sounding like a biker bar in here what with all the cursing. Beezle and I have been fighting for 20 years.From the age of 8 to to about 19 or so, my long-suffering mother tried to teach me to sew. I understand it all in theory. Put me in a room alone with Beezle and anything but quality fabric manipulation will occur. (Once it was a concussion.)I read the reviews on this thing. This machine cost little more than a tune-up for Beezle (and I wasn't convinced Beezle would behave with exorcism by sewing machine oil.)I'm dyslexic. I'm afraid of sewing machines. Yada yada. I've spent 44 years trying to learn how to sew, but I need to sew a seam now and again. Perhaps a simple cafe curtain.Against my better judgment since I'd had a rather frustrating work day, I opened the box when I got home and set to. I had the machine set up and the bobbin wound within 5 minutes. (Beezle and I have generally battled for 45 minutes on that one.) I couldn't figure out the self-threader, but I'm pretty sure I'm making it too hard, but astigmatism and all, I had it threaded even quicker than I had it bobbined. And then I sewed a perfect line of stitches on the dog's bath towel (the only piece of fabric handy).This machine is soooooooooooooo quiet. I had no idea there were quiet sewing machines. My toaster oven makes more noise.I'm in love.Here's my only caveat thus far: if, like me, you're sewing on a vintage machine, this one is going to feel weird. The machine is primarily plastic. After the heavy steel of Beezle, it feels almost flimsy. Right now it's a bit disconcerting. When I began pulling it out of the box, I practically flung it over my head as I expected much more weight. I think the weight is going to be a plus after I get used to it.I haven't begun to really explore the machine. But it worked fine right out of the box for a simple stitch. It threads easy even without using the self-threader. The bobbin is a dream. Another feature I really love is that every dial, switch, lever, doohickey on it has a raised number next to it. If in doubt you can look up the part in the manual to figure out what it is. (Genius!)I didn't get the instructional video, but thus far am doing fine without it. Schematics are my nemesis, but they've taken pains with the manual to make it beginner-friendly with enough text that the diagrams (mostly) make sense. And trust me, I am diagram impaired.Oops. Another caveat: I suspect this machine is not going last the way the heavy steel machines of the 1970s did. But like I said, the cost wasn't much more than a tune-up. And a machine is useless if you're afraid of it or can't figure out how to work it or if it's just plain evil. This Brother couldn't be sweeter.The general tips on sewing in the back of the manual have been enlightening. I suspect had I gotten this machine years and years ago, my chances of having achieved fame as dressmaker to the stars might have been greatly enhanced.Of course, your mileage may vary, but thus far I'm pretty tickled.",4 "Excellent! Love this machine! Intuitive, easy, sews though a couple layers of denim, it has rejuvenated my interest in sewing. Love the bobbin set up and threader, and comes with ample accessories. A bargain in quality, ease of use, and price!",4 "What I wanted and more I spent hours researching sewing machines online before ordering. I saw that this was one of the top machines on Consumer Reports and on Amazon.I ordered it on a Friday night online from Amazon, and received it at my doorstep by 3pm on Monday with free shipping.I am a very new to sewing.(I have had a 30 yr old hand-me-down Singer with just a couple basic stitch options tucked away in the closet that I have used on some curtains). I was wanting a machine to learn how to make some little quilts, do some hemming and alterations, and maybe sew some sun dresses for my daughters.So far I really like:A) LightweightB) Hard case to place over it to keep my children from messing with itC) Display screen that informs me which presser foot is neededD) Guides printed directly on the machine showing the proper threading of bobbin winding, bobbin threading, and upper thread threadingE) Little threading gadget that makes it so easy to thread the needleF) Very nice manual that is easy to followG) Comes with a large quilting tableH) Very affordable- especially compared to similar models of other brandsPossible concerns:A) The work light isn't very bright..but I am using it by a windowB) The presser foot lever and needle threader are plastic and do not seem very durable- maybe because the only other machine I have used was a metal tank. Not sure how they will hold up in the long run.UPDATE: 11/2012: Machine is still going strong after 2 years! I've made little quilts, Halloween costumes, mending repairs, etc.... No issues with the plastic pieces that originally concerned me.",4 "Piece of junk I had this machine six months before it started falling apart. First the bobbin winder, then the bobbin case, finally the electrical system. Sure, the price looks good, but this is a very cheaply made machine that isn't built to last.I'm an experienced seamstress and used the machine at least a couple days a week, so if you intend to use your machine only rarely and for simple tasks, it *might* hold up for you. Then again, if you need just basic sewing functions, you're much better off with an inexpensive Singer. I'm now looking into buying a Singer again (used to have a basic model that never gave me any problems). It'll cost more up-front, but probably not in the long run!",0 "not for heavy fabrics This machine has a lot of bells and whistles: One-step buttonhole, 60 stitches, 7 different buttonhole styles, etc. It's also got variable speeds which is nice for beginners, and comes with a package of presser feet that would cost $50 or so purchased individually.However, my major disappointment was that it did not sew through more than 3 layers of denim without putting up a fight. The needle gets stuck in the fabric, it makes a horrible noise, and then displays an error message. Not so good if you want to do something as simple as hem a pair of jeans. Going slow or fast does not seem to make a difference. In addition, some of the fancier buttonholes (keyhole for example) look terrible.My experience has been that if you want a computerized machine that sews through heavy material you're going to have to pay around $300. The Brother Project Runway machine goes through thick material without balking, unlike this one.",1 "Tension Problem Stories Are True! There are many things to love about the CS6000i. My favorite thing is probably the setting that allows the needle to stay in the fabric when you quit sewing. The drop in bobbin is great and it's extremely quiet and smooth.With the 4+ star rating for this machine, I chose to believe that the tension problems mentioned in some of the reviews were not common and just a fluke in a machine every now and then. However, my machine sewed wonderfully the first day, but day two was a different story - it was like a gremlin had come in during the night and swapped machines. No matter how I adjusted the tension, the threads were laying on top of the fabric and not forming proper loops. The seams were puckering (I was sewing on same fabric as day one) and the stitches were uneven, loose and not secure.I'm returning the machine before my 30 day guarantee is over. It has everything you could want in a sewing machine, but the quality just isn't there like in my older model Brother.",2 "Excellent buy I purchased this same model 3 years ago this month. It cost about $50.00 more, but I couldn't be happier. I use it daily. I'm an avid sewer. I recently made window curtains. I mostly use it for staight stitching, but the buttonholer is easy to use, as are all the special feet, the instruction booklet is user friendly and the staff at Brother International is very helpful if you need extra parts or have any questions.",4 "Sew Fun! This is the best sewing machine I've ever had. Excellent for quilting!(since it came with an extention table, walking foot and free motion quilting foot) It is so lite and portable, very easy to take with you. When I was looking at this machine I never thought I'd use the built in needle threader, but it is nearly the best thing since sliced bread... especially when using invisible thread! I also can hardly belive how quiet it is! My husband can't even tell that I'm sewing in the room next to him.",4 "I'm a guy. Don't laugh. I'm single, no friends or relatives have offered to do my mending and hemming, etc., so I took a chance and bought the Brother CS6000I Computerized Sewing Machine after reading a blurb in a ""leading consumer magazine"" recommending an almost identical model. My past experience with sewing machines was fairly unproductive as it took me more time to adjust the dials and knobs than it did to do the actual sewing. The Brother is amazing! Just pick a stitch and the dials and knobs are automatically set by the computer. The machine is easy to thread, including a very helpful needle threader. Then, it's off to the races, easy to operate and pretty good looking machine sewing for an inexperienced, uninterested 63 year old guy. Try it, You'll like it!Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions",4 "Not pleased I purchased this machine based on the positive reviews it received. My 40+ machine was worn out and I wanted simple machine for alterations and simple sewing. I was impressed with the ease of use and the complex stitching it performed, but on the first seam I sewed the feed dogs broke! The machine is not well made and could not handle a simple, light weight cotton seam! Amazon sent me a full refund and I bought a Singer machine for much more money, but buying cheap is not the way to go!",0 "olympia love the sewing machine and am making my 15th quilt on it.Just wish the self-threader was easier to do. I just thread it manually.",4 "FABULOUS I absolutely love the new machine, it was quite an upgrade from my 1980 model but I love it! I'm afraid i've worn it out already!",4 "So Far, so so... Winding the bobbin and threading the machine isn't a problem at all...In fact it's easy. I've been using my machine quite a bit since I got it not long ago. It's been pretty great for most projects I've done (zippers, applique, quilting, making tote bags...). I've come across a few problems with the bobbin thread getting caught which causes as error message or the thread slipping off the top bit and making a tangled mess. Also, the walking foot was giving me crazy problems when I was quilting. It would jump like a half inch to the side out of no where and ruin my straight line. Not sure what went wrong, but it was surely frustrating.",3 "Tension Help I love this machine but I can not figure out the tension. I have tried all the different settings for the tension, different thread, rethreaded top and bobbin & changed the needle. Still can not get the stitching to sew correctly. Is there a secret to this?",2 "Wife says this thing is worth every penny! My wife says this thing is worth every penny. She now searches around the house and the internet for things to sue. It is super quiet and really easy to operate. What more can we say!",4 "Good thing I purchased this for my wife. We are completely satisfied.Pretty good quality. Good prise. We got this item on time.",4 "Great product! This was my first time ever using a sewing machine or even sewing for that matter. Very easy to use, like that it has a variety of stitch patterns, one thing I noticed, however, is that when I'm sewing on denim, at moments (e.g. the seam of jeans) the machine will jam and the needle won't go through, but usually after a few tries it makes it through. Overall I'm very happy with the product and would recommend it.",4 "Easy to use! HI!This is the first machine that I have and it's incredible. Buy it you wont regret it.",4 "Great! I received it earlier today. I was surprised because I was expecting it to arrive 2 more days later. Though, I was really glad that it arrived a lot earlier than I thought.Just now, I tested the machine if it was any good. I was a bit worried at first because I always failed at using sewing machines before and most of the time, they just left me frustrated. However, I was surprised because this one was very easy to learn and use. You can also choose the slowest speed setting when you're sewing at night so it won't create any loud noise. It's worth every single cent. I love this machine already!",4 "Great sewing machine for the money, so far I received this sewing machine as a gift and have used it once or twice. So far I love the needle threader option and the manual is very easy to understand. The machine works well and I am glad that it has so many stitches.",4 "Its exactly what I needed I recently got a wonderful sewing machine but it is too heavy to take easily to classes, so I needed something that was light-weight and still had some of the main features I needed for quilting. I needed a moveable needle and an up-down needle position and didn't want to spend too much for this ""extra"" machine. I also needed a decent arm length so the fabric could moved easily when sewing. I got all this and more with this Brother CS6000i machine. It also came with a cover (but it is not very sturdy and isn't secure so I don't use it much), and it with many different feet which was extra with other machines. I am very satisfied with my new machine and it is a pleasure to take to class. One suggestion is that if you have trouble with the needle threader like I did, you should try to correct the needle placement by pushing the up-down button. That is suppose to put the needle in the correct position for the threader to work.",4 "Great machine. Easy to use. When the ex left the machine went with her. This sewing machine is lighter, does more and is easier to use. Great buy.",4 "So simple to use! I love this sewing machine! I hadn't sewn in nearly 20 years and recently my husband purchased this machine for my daughters and I. I love it. It is so incredibly simple to use, even after so many years of not using a sewing machine. I started out simple making myself some valance curtains for my family room. They turned out great. I recommend this machine - at the price here on amazon it cannot be beat!",4 "great machine horrible service We ordered two of these machines and while the one is great, the other has a stuck pedal. I phoned brother who told me I would have to take it to a local service center. I asked could I buy a pedal and they said they had no interest in anything but warranty work. It ends up that is 2.5 hours away. I phoned them and they told us to ship the entire machine. I told them the machine works great because I can use the other pedal on it, but the pedal sticks. They said it doesn't matter, to ship the whole machine. I said could I not buy a different pedal, but they said no way can they work on a pedal without the machine. I could buy another machine for the cost of shipping this there and back. Very rude to work with and I was not happy! Don't know why brother doesn't have centers more places.Heather",4 "Very Good Machine This machine is a great buy. We bought a sewing machine for $80 a year ago, and it fell apart already. It was really loud, moved while sewing, got tangled regularly, etc. But, we started getting serious about constructing garments, and knew we needed a new, better machine. This was my final choice. It was between this one and a Singer model for $500. This machine had more accessories included, and better ratings, and a better price. Since we received it, we have used it a ton! We love the one step buttonhole option. This is a great product for anyone looking for something with a wide selection of options without a large price tag. Really great value for the dollors spent! Recommend it to anyone!",4 "Pleasently surprised I have had my machine for just a few weeks now but so far I am pleasantly surprised! I was afraid because the price was so good that you know the saying you get what you pay for... Well I feel I got a very good deal. I love the option of no foot. I love the needle up, needle down feature as well. I guess the one thing that I think would be most helpful would be a how to DVD along with the manual that does come with it. I am a little concerned with some of the plastic parts especially the window you put the bobbin in. And the bobbin winder. I would change the design on that so you didn't have to twist it if it were possible. But other then that I am so happy with my new machine. Sewing relieves stress for me and I can't wait to get sewing! I love the bright light, all the stitches you can use, the extra feet you get, the table etc.. I would recommend this machine to others, especially beginners. My mom got one too and it was nice for us to figure it out on the phone together because we live in different states, the price was so helpful to make that possible. Again a DVD would have been nice.",3 "Brother CS6000I Sewing Machine Awesome machine, very happy with it. The shipping price (free) was great, even to Alaska. My daughter in New York has one that was also purchased from Amazon and we are both very pleased with our purchase, the sewing machine and Amazon. Thanks Amazon!",4 "Great little machine This Brother machine is a GREAT little machine. It looks small, but it has a BIG heart. I just love it. This machine is a great little work horse. No trouble to set up and you're off and sewing before you know it. I highly recomend this great sewing machine. It's my second. My first was one of the original computor machines, which finally died a couple of years ago. I'd been looking for something sturdy and easy to use and this Brother machine is exactly what I was looking for. I'm a 63 year old grandma, so I'm not into complicated, just a sturdy and easy to use machinine and believe me this is it. Great for new and experienced sewers. I recomend getting this machine on Amazon--their service is EXCELLENT!",4 "Good value for money I ordered this machine due to the great reviews and because the layout of the machine was similar to the BabyLock Crafter's Choice that I used in my sewing class. I had some problems with the tension as others have noted but they were fixed when I switched out the crappy thread I was using for some better quality thread. I also ordered metal bobbins as previous reviewers have mentioned. I am new to sewing and so far this machine has been great. It is not complicated to use and the manual is very easy to follow.",3 "Not Sure If This is a LEMON I thought I really liked this machine. It has many features that are so convenient. However, since shortly after I started using it in June, it's making an awful clunking noise when I sew. The noise is in the back in the motor area. I've taken it to the service center and they couldn't figure out what was wrong since it didn't make the noise when they operated it. The minute I got it back home it's doing it again. The repair people suggested it's threaded wrong. I've reread the book and tried everything I can think of to no avail.The repair people suggest that as long as it sews satisfactorily to keep using it. I will do this but the noise is very irritating.Any ideas?",2 "'Super Deal' - Very Satisfied THE Brother CS6000I is a Computerized sewing machine, and should be operated with care. It was not designed for use in a 'sweat shop', so it will not last if it is used that way! eg. ""drag stitching"" at max speed -(pedal to the metal, and steer).The CS6000I can sew at fast speed (800 stitch/min.) but we all know the best results, are always obtained from normal sewing speeds.One of the best features is that it can operate without the foot control by usuing the Start / Stop / and Reverse electronic functions.The included accessories cover all the stitches you will need for normal use, and the hard cover provides extra protection when its stored.The CS6000I will not sew correctly with 'cheap thread' so forget about those bargain basement sales and buy thread from reputable sewing outlets.I am not a pro at sewing so I wont comment on all of the CS6000I features.The CS6000I will meet or exceed most of your sewing needs and is truely deserving of a Five Star rating.ps. Amazon's Free Super Saver Shipping was fast I received the machine only four days after ordering, truely exceptional.",4 "Why did I not buy this machine sooner?!?!?!?! I have been sewing on an antiquated 1950's brother sewing machine for the last few years. It has a beautiful form, but is lacking in function. My husband purchased this machine for me for Christmas, and so far, it's fabulous! It sews buttonholes! Who knew such a thing existed. The best $160 I've spent in awhile!My only complaint is that it does not fit in my sewing cabinet. It has a drop down feature so you can hide the machine within the cabinet - the sewing machine is self contained, so it is just sitting on top of my cabinet currently.",4 "SEWING FRENZY I received this sewing machine for Christmas and I haven't stopped sewing since..The buttonholes are so easy now, actually, everything is so easy now..from beginners to excellent seamstress, anyone can use it. My 12yr old Granddaughter has been right by my side watching and learning. She is now sewing on the machine also..That is wonderful, my Grandmother taught me this wonderful talent now I have put my Granddaughter in the right direction..Thank you for such a wonderful product...",4 "nice machine THIS IS A GREAT SEWING MACHINE. I'VE SEWN FOR MANY YEARS AND USED VARIOUS MACHINES. THIS IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND VERY EASY TO USE.",4 "Fabulous Machine Excellent purchase! Smooth operation, more features than expected!! Extremely pleased! At first I was skeptical about the computerized features however, after reading the reviews I went ahead and purchased. I'm so glad I did because this machine does in fact operate as stated.",4 "I Love It! I've only had this sewing machine for about 3 weeks and am Loving It! I had never sewn before (outside of a button or a 'soppy' hem) and already I'm producing pillow covers and tote bags that are looking 'great'!I did lots of research online before deciding on this machine and so far it meets up to all of the factors I was looking for. I found the instruction manual a little sketchy to understand and wish it explained more about when to use specific 'feet/needles' etc... but I suppose that's what a 'learn how to sew' book is for ;) The machine came with plenty of needles/bobbins/etc to get me off and running! and as soon as I figure out the 'walking foot' ;) I'm going to start my first patchwork quilt!Some of the other reviews I've read stated that others had trouble with the thread 'jamming' up... so far I've had no such issues. The overall construction seems a little 'flimsy' but I suppose that helps with the 'lightweight' nature of it and that is another bonus, since it's not a bear to lug around! The 'cover' is not a carrying case as it doesn't actually 'attach' to the machine... but just the same a 'cover' was one of the features I was looking for and this does its duty :)Overall I would highly recommend this machine to anyone wanting to learn to sew :)",4 "Love my new machine This is a good quality sewing machine with great features and ease of use. I'm a beginner sewer and with it's easy to follow instructions I've already made and stiched several items. I love and it's alot of fun. Also, I searched the entire web for this exact machine before buying and this vendor was the lowest priced.",4 "Great sewing machine I nought thiis machine as a Cjrisstmas present for my 15 year old granddaughter. She had it up and running in less than 15 minutes and was very happy with it. All necessary items were included.",4 "Easy to use I rec'd this machine for Christmas and have sewn on it just a few times so far. I thought it might be complicated, but it is so very easy to use. I chose this machine because of the reviews and I'm glad I did. It's lightweight enought that I can take it to beginner quilting classes. It came with so many ""optional"" parts, I am just real satisfied so far. It's quite and so easy to understand the computerized stich screen. It tells you how to do everything when you change stiches!!! You will be very satisfied.",4 "gift for my daughter was a big hit We bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She is learning how to sew. My wife sews alot and does quilting as well. She was impressed by this machine for the price. She told me she never had anything this nice when she was learning how to sew. My wife said my daughter will have this machine for a long time.",3 "My Mom Loves It My Dad and I got this for my Mom as one of her Christmas gifts, and she loves it. She has been making all sorts of things with it, and any free time she has she seems to spend it on this. I am admittedly unaware of the technical aspects of this machine, but she has not complained once about it. It is also very quiet, I rarely ever hear this thing while she is using it.",4 "Read this if you live in the UK I only received my sewing machine today so this review is literally only based on a few hours ownership. The first thing to say is it arrived on the expected date and the packaging was sufficiently robust for the journey from USA to U K ( and from China as it is clearly labelled 'made in China'.The power lead supplied is for the USA and the operational instructions are misleading as it suggests on page 1 that if the socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. This is not the case as UK uses 240v and USA 110v. There is no mention in the booklet re voltage. Anyone in the UK purchasing this needs to purchase a suitable transformer which steps down the voltage from 240 to 110. Transformer is needed not just an adaptor.Having said that, with the transformer, the practice samplers I made this afternoon are lovely. The instructions re threading the bobbin and needle are clear. The tables listing stitches, uses, needle size etc. are particularly helpful. The machine itself is lightweight, the stitches easy to select and buttons easy to use. I have not yet tried the foot pedal so cannot comment on that.As long as the machine continues as it did this afternoon it will be a bargain, great value for money ( including shipping and purchase of transformer).",2 "Nice machine The is a light wieght well equiped machine for the money. I wouldn't try heavy duty sewing on it but it's great for taking to quilt class and has lots of built-in stitches. It is a popular machine with members of my quilt group.",3 "Beginners - you want this I was searching and searching for months, reading every review, trying to figure out what machine I want, would be an investment, still had fun features that I could use for a variety of projects, but most of all - what was going to be user friendly for a person whose never seen a sewing machine in their life. I have NEVER sewn on a sewing machine before getting this, I have never watched anyone sew on a sewing machine either. My experiences have been limited to hand sewing blankets, aprons, bags, cross stitching, and basic embroidery. But that is all very time consuming and I wanted to speed my projects up and eventually learn how to sew together clothes. This machine I had up and running after an hour (I read and reread the instructions first), and it was SOOOO easy. I love that you can adjust the speed, I even did a cover-stitch without any problem. Of course there are things that I will have to work on - like running a stitch completely straight, but it is a start.",4 "computerized sewing machine, love it! I used to think all the extra bells and whistles were just more things that could go wrong!! This machine helps me thread the needle, which is very nice! It positions the needle at the highest spot for releasing the fabric, does fantastic buttonholes, decorative stitches, can serge the seams (without the cutting blade)--but it won't fray!!! I plan on this machine being my fun hobby for the rest of my sewing days! Sew Great!!!Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine",4 "Good choice! I am very happy with this purchase. Just be careful to read all the instruction before you jump in to it. The automatic needle threader can bend if you don't know how to work it, so read the instruction first. I am very happy :)",4 "One of the best! A very good machine for the money! Easy to use. Great for beginners or for a good back-up machine for the sewist or quilter. It has everything you'd ever need. A walking foot, spring action quilting foot, 60 stitches, wide table, case and so much more! So far, I love using it and it works great!",4 "Very Nice Machine I purchased this machine after a recommendation from my sister who purchased it here also. I doubt that I would have bought a sewing machine without seeing it first unless I had a recommendation from a trusted source. It worked out very well, and the price can't be beat. I own it about 3 years now.",4 "Brother CS6000i sewing machine I know nothing about sewing and had never used a sewing machine before I got the CS6000i. I use it to make fishing rod socks which are nothing more than a 30"" - 40"" x 5"" tube closed at one end with 2 - 4 pockets running the length of the tube. They are used to store and protect the fishing rod.This machine is very easy to use. It took me about 20 minutes to figure out how it worked. Loading the bobbin and threading the needle are quite simple. Material tracks evenly past the needle so sewing a straight line is easy. The machine also handled triple thickness of the canvass material with ease and had no problem punching thru heavy belt webbing.Whether the machine would be good for an experienced sewer I cannot say but it sure has been wonderful for my limited needs.",4 "Great for beginners! I haven't sewn anything in a long, long, long time. This machine was recommended to me by a friend who sews on a regular basis and I am so glad I got it! The manual is easy to use and understand and I was up and bringing fabric together rather quickly! I use it for basic sewing, nothing fancy, just fixing my boys' many costumes that have started to pull apart at the seams, making throw pillow covers, etc. It's a great learning machine and the price is awesome!",4 "I love this machine!! I just took my new Brother CS-6000i out of the box tonight, and I made my first Xmas stocking ever! As other reviewers mention, the manual is great: specific and extensive. This is my first new sewing machine; my last one was a second-hand Singer Touch and Sew from the 70s (which I've had since the mid-80s!). I can't believe the difference! Not having to practically take the machine apart to change a presser foot, thread a bobbin, etc., feels like such a luxury. :) I know there are sturdier, more intricate machines available; after reading the reviews here, I knew this one would be just right for me. I'll be able to quilt, do little craft projects, modify clothes and anything else I might want to try. At this price, it's just great!",4 "Best Sewing Machiene Ever My wife purchased this machiene so I'll let her tell you all about it.My old sewing machiene of 18years suddenly died right in the middle of a city wide charity event. I was sewing up bibs and baby blankets to give to teen mothers. I needed a replacement right away so I ordered this machiene and I have been so happy with it. I can do twice the ammount ofbibs in half the time and the decorative stitch features are great because now I can also add beautiful little borders to the bibs and baby blankets. Also the machiene is so smart I've never had one like it. I also love the feature it has where you can choose to sew with the pedal or with the simple push of a button which is so nice when your feet get tired after sewing for a few hours. I love this machiene and I recomend it to abosolutely anyone!",4 "Misinformed Although this is a good machine, the sale is making people believe that they are getting a good deal when the machine has been sold for just the same price all along. I bought one three month ago at that price $160.00 and a friend of mine bought one last month also the same price. Buyer be aware its not a sale just because it's sewing national month.",3 "I Paid What it is Worth This is the first sewing machine that I have ever bought. I paid $154 and the ad said the machine was originally $449. It sounds like I am getting a great machine, but I paid what the machine is worth. It is soooo plastic and so many parts are just waiting to break because of how cheaply it was made. My first project was placemats. I doubled very thin material and put binding along the edges. The machine could not sew through the binding. Although the machine comes with various things to quilt I don't think I will be able to sew throughout the material to quilt. Time will tell. The thing I liked about the machine is that it was cheap - but I wish I would have bought a beginners mechanical machine at Walmart for $60.00 After using the machine for a year, I would give it a better rating. It is holding up well and can sew a variety of projects, including quilts.",3 "Be careful Be careful, while the machine is quite useful and easy to use, look in your manual and you will see that there is no mention as to the oiling of this particular model. I just thought that somehow it was omitted and emailed them at customer service. They responded 2 weeks later, telling me that you have to take it in to a professional to have it lubricated. That should have been disclosed before I bought it, I would definately not have purchased it. I don't know what the basic charge is for service in your area but mine is $80, this machine is definately a throwaway. I will buy a Singer after this one goes, and it will. My advice-----STAY AWAY, UNLESS YOU DO NOT MIND PAYING FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.",1 "Don't expect it to last long This machine has great features for the price but is not meant to last very ling. Also, it has a weak motor. If your sewing multiple layers of fabric of leather, this machine won't handle it very well. It is a good machine for a beginner that won't abuse it. If your rough on stuff this machine WILL break.",1 "Love this item Love this item that I received for Christmas. I am having a problem getting the automatic needle threader to work but I have not been able to spend too much time with it since I just got it. Will have many hours of enjoyment with this machine.",3 "Missing Pieces Got the machine 2 days early couldnt wait to get it out of the box. Any way I went through the feet that was suppose to go with the machine and I am missing the 1/4 inch sewing foot! and that is the foot that I use the most! rather upset it is not there..... I know, I know its a small thing but when that is a foot that you use the most it really is a bummer. Can you send me 1? please or do I need to spend more money on 1?Also just for a heads up, was missing a bobbin, but thats not a big deal. bobbins are cheaper then dirt!",2 "Brother CS6000i I've only used the machine a few times. It's lighter than my original sewing machine, but seems to be a good quality item. The stitching has been consistent and the user information is quite helpful and appropriate. It was a good buy-",3 "Great Machine for the Price It does a lot for what it costs. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new sewing machine.",3 "Great machine - Definitely Recommend It I'm loving this machine. I was a little intimidated by all the features and can't believe how easy this is to use. I'm also pleasantly surprised how smooth it runs. The only thing I could ask for would be a better light but it's a minor detail when compared to all the wonderful stitches and options of width and length of same. Threading the needle is so much easier. Arrows/directions right on the machine make it easy to thread, and create bobbins. It is lightweight making it so easy to take out and put away without much thought. Although it is light, it seems the parts are still well made and the important ones are metal.",4 "Love I needed a new sewing machine and found this one. I absolutely love it. IF it was compared to a car it is a catillac. Sews so quietly and smoothly. Love, love love it.",4 "Gift for grand daughter I bought this machine for my grand daughter for Christmas. She is 13 and has been sewing for nearly 5 years. She loves the machine and has not had one problem with it. She hauled it over to my house last weekend and she made a table runner. she is a very good little seamstress. No it does not sew as good as my $3000.00 machine, but it sews very well. She especially likes the push button variable speed and automatic threader. It is easier for a new sewer than using the foot pedal. I have also sewn on it and was quite impressed with the way it sews. For the price, you couldn't do any better.",4 "I love it Excellent machine. I've had 2 other Brother machines in the past and have always been pleased with them. This sews great and is a joy to use. Very good instruction manual so you can start sewing almost as soon as its out of the box. A lot of great things on the machine that you would find in a more expensive machine.",4 "This beginner loves it!! I've always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, and I was at first hesitant to buy the CS6000i...I thought maybe I should start with a less expensive machine. But with all these functions and accessories included at such a great sale price (amazon had a sale on brother machines), I went ahead and bought one, and I am so glad that I did! It is so easy to use (or learn how to use), and anything the instructions weren't clear on, I found tutorial videos on youtube to answer any other questions. Having all the different computerized embroidery options are fantastic. My first quilt is coming along beautifully!",4 "One year later: I love this machine! I have a 1974 Pfaff (classic) and a 1980s Janome. Both are supposed to be superior machines, but I didn't sew for years because, frankly, they are clunky and hard to get out and put away because they are so heavy. And they need a lot of oiling and fiddling. The lady at the fabric store makes fun of Brother machines. But I have had this machine for one year, and I like it better than any machine I've ever had. No oiling, no fiddling, no broken needles, and so lightweight I can easily move it to the sunniest spot in the house. My neighbor bought at Janome Magnolia 7318 at the same time I bought my Brother CS6000i. She paid twice as much and doesn't have some of the great features I love about this machine: one-step, perfect button holes, a foot that makes edge-stitching a breeze, bobbin thread that gets drawn up automatically. The embroidery stitches are lovely and no-fail. I just can't complain about anything. Brother makes a good machine. Don't listen to the sewing snobs at your local fabric store.",4 "brother CS6000i I love this machine , I havent used a sewing machine since I was a teen and was worried about threading , the bobbin etc. I took it out of the box and was sewing within minutes - so easy to use .Its also light weight .",4 "So much of a machine for so little money! I was very sceptical about purchasing this machine because the price was so inexpensive. However, I just wanted an additional machine to leave set up for straight stitching while I use my high-end machine for free-motion quilting. To my surprise, this machine does lovely free-motion with the quilting foot included. My husband joked that I may like this better than my own machine...maybe he's right! It is a dream to sew with. I've tested all the decorative stitches along with some free-motion testing. All passed with flying colors! It's amazing to me that a sewing machine with a quilting table along with a walking foot and free-motion quilting foot can be this affordable. (A walking foot for my high-end machine is almost as much as this whole package costs!!!) It is also very lightweight, so it would be wonderful to take to classes. The machine does have enough weight to hold it firmly on the work surface. The only drawback I have is that the hard cover case is only a cover and not for carrying, so it would be necessary to purchase a carrying bag.",4 "Love I had no clue how to sew, but thought I'd dive in head first with this machine. I am so very glad I did. This machine is easy to use, and perfect for newbies!",4 "I was sceptical but not anymore. This sewing machine sews beautifully and I have been sewing for over 45 years. It's light weight makes it easy to move and the instruction manual is easy to read. It's a joy to sew with this machine.",4 "What a Workhorse! I've had this machine for almost a year now and am just tickled pink with it. It is a very small, lightweight machine that costs very little, but don't let that fool you. I've made lined drapes, clothing, and quilts; the machine has handled them all beautifully.My only reservations about this machine are the somewhat dim light and the walking foot. The walking foot is primarily plastic and so the parts stick when quilting, causing skipped stitches. Once I replaced the walking foot with a sturdier one (Distinctive Premium Even Feed Walking Sewing Machine Presser Foot with BONUS! Quilt Guide), my quilting was worry free.My advice? BUY THIS MACHINE NOW!",4 "PERFECT CONDITION - GREAT INSTRUCTIONS! =) Very satisfied! The product is in perfect condition and works well. I am not an experienced sewer (this is my first time to even use a sewing machine), so I cannot give detailed feedback, other than to say that it didn't take me very long to set up and start practice-sewing.",4 "wow, finished project within 2 hours of setting up! I got this around 11 am, and set it up very quickly in half an hour. I started sewing a project and finished it by 1. This is a fantastic product- it makes me feel more confident sewing. Yay! I'm a beginner and so even though it has all these advanced controls, it wasn't intimidating as I thought it might be.",4 "Problems solved !!! Wife happy! When my wife went to use an older sewing machine to prepare a school project for my son all I heard was complaining and bickering about the inability of the machine to do the job right. I suggested that I would prefer to purchase a new machine than to hear the bickering! I came on Amazon, did some research, and chose this machine. One-day shipping was chosen, and before I knew it the box was at the front door. When I returned home after initially setting up the machine for her I did not know what to expect. Well....the results could not have been better. Project sewing completed and the praise for the new Brother sewing machine was incredible. She advised me to get right on here and tell the world that this is a GREAT sewing machine, Easy to use, self-threading ease, and quiet. Seems I did the right thing!! BUY THIS!!!!!",4 "The Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine is wonderful. I am new to sewing and it has been over 18 years since I touched a machine and actually made something. I love it.I have made clothes for my daughter and switching from one foot to another is easy along with changing stitch type.I would buy another machine from Brother again, who knows maybe a serger next. I have a little trouble using fleecebut will solve that problem soon. Every thing about this machine is easy to figure out for a beginner. The machine isnot loud, the light is very bright, it is light to move from one work station to where I store it for now. The cordsare long enough to set the machine on my counter top and the presser foot reaches the floor and I can sew standing orsitting. LOVE MY SEWING MACHINE. I seen some post about threading the needle is hard, well my eye sight is not thatgreat but I can thread it with no problem, there is a white plate behind the needle so you can find the hole a loteasier, switching feet is simple by pushing a little black button,I even broke a needle and it feel down under thebobbin plate and I took it apart and got it. Very easy to get inside and clean the lent out also.",4 "No brainer! I love this. I got it because my rinky dink $100 machine that I've had for 10 years was going to cost $80 for some one to just LOOK at and not even repair. I love the simplicity of the Brother. There are more features than other $150 machines and the instruction manual is super helpful and the easy start guide is thorough. AFter doing some research, Consumer Reports likes this one too. I recommend this HIGHLY!I've finished a quilt on it and made custom tshirts. It has NOT let me down!",4 "brother 6000i This is my second 6000 as the bobbin rewinder failed and when the new part was installed it still didn't work. However the price and the sewing quality overall justified replacing, as I had many of the accessories already.Even with the bobbin problem I would recommend this machine with this warning.",3 "perfect for beginners I've never used a machine in my life, so I was very nervous about how ""easy"" it would be to use. I'm glad to report that it's true! Read the starting up guide, and I was off and sewing. I'm starting off slow..hems, next is pillow cases and curtains and this is just perfect for me...",3 "Works wonderful so far except... I absolutely love my machine and would recommend it to anyone, however, I am having issues with my buttonhole foot. I'm not sure if maybe the machine doesn't like how thick the fabric is but that is really the only glitch I've had with it so far. It doesn't really affect my projects at all, I just make the button hole the old fashioned way... or at least the adaptive way if your buttonhole foot doesn't work :). If something goes horribly wrong in the future, I will update but for now I think it's a great buy for the price!",3 "So happy with this machine I had a Brother and then went to a Viking. I broke my Viking after 4 years, but i never really loved it - the stitches were always a mess on the bottom and no one could tell me why. When i went to buy a new machine, the woman at Jo Ann was telling me how great the computerized Viking was, because of the fast/slow button, the ease of using it, the many stitches, and finally the table attachment (but that was additional $), She's getting an advanced degree in some kind of sewing/design and sews a lot. This machine was $579 and I was really considering it, even though I don't sew a whole lot anymore, but thinking maybe with this easy machine I would start. I've always been afraid of sewing on stretch fabrics, and she convinced me it was a breeze with the Viking. Well, I went on-line and found nothing but bad reviews on the Vikings! I found this Brother, which has all the same features and more, and had one great review after another. I ordered it and it was here 2 days later. The first time I used it, I was having trouble with the thread tension and thought I had loaded the bobbin correctly - which i had - but what I had done wrong based on the old type of machine was pulling the thread up with the needle - DONT DO THAT! I took a one-on-one session at our Brother repair center and learned the machine top to bottom (but it's all explained well in the book - I just like to learn visually and then re-reading makes more sense). It is the best machine I have ever had. My projects are mostly doll clothes, costumes and art projects. The stitches are neat, finally! IN fact, I had a half-finished doll pajama set that I finished immediately and you can tell what parts were sewn with the Viking and which were with the Brother, esp. on the top stitching. I look forward to sewing now. I love that you don't have to use the foot pedal and also love the fast/slow button - great for kids. You will not be unhappy with this purchase. Happy sewing!",4 "It didn't work upon arrival I was soooooo sad to give it a bad rating....when i first got my machine, i followed every step on instruction sheet and excitedly turn on the ON button...it was followed by a beeping sound with F4 on the LCD...according to the manual...if F1 to F8 appears then machine may be malfunctioning and I needed to contact the nearest authorized service center. REALLY??? I wish it was able to tell me exactly what was malfunctioning. I was sad to have it returned :(. Also, Amazon will not replace the item, it pulled this product from their site, however, you can still purchase it on amazon through other vendors....this was per Customer Service rep who helped me with my refund and return.",0 "a disappointment I so wanted to love this machine. After reading all the great reviews here on amazon as well as on the blogosphere, I had great hopes. I purchased my machine and got to work. It worked for approximately 15 minutes and then began jamming and having problems with tension. I poured over the manual for two days, called customer support, and did everything thinkable (new thread, different needle combo, adjust tension, new bobbin, rethreading...) and nothing worked. I contacted amazon for a replacement (great customer service) and received that replacement this morning. Again with high hopes, I set up the machine, did everything right and held my breath. Same tension problem, and wasn't able to fix it. Will be sending this replacement back as well for a full refund and purchasing something else. The lady I spoke to at a sewing machine store said that it is because the line of Brothers available at stores like Amazon, Costco, or Walmart use plastic inside their machines and this causes lots of problems with tension. While they could have attempted to fix it at the store, it would have come back. She recommended buying their innov-is brand (only available at sewing machine stores), because they use metal.",0 "Won't Sew Through Mutiple Layers or Thick Fabrics This machine has a lot of bells and whistles: One-step buttonhole, 60 stitches, 7 different buttonhole styles, etc.However, my major disappointment was that it did not sew through more than 3 layers of material without putting up a fight. The needle gets stuck in the fabric, it makes a horrible noise. Not so good if you want to do something as simple as hem a pair of jeans. Going slow or fast does not seem to make a difference.My wife`s experience has been that if you want a computerized machine that sews through heavy material you're going to have to pay around $499",1 "Wife is Happy Ordered this sewing machine for wife and expected it a few days after her birthday. It arrived a couple of days befoer her birthday. Wife happy - I'm Happy.The sewing machine is compact and will be used in our travels in the motor home.",4 "Tension Issues!!! Beware before you buy... I bought this machine because of the overwhelmingly amount of good reviews compared to the bad reviews. But it seems the bad ones were right. At least for my machine they were. I couldn't make it through one project without the tension on this machine messing up. It goes back and forth in the same stitch line between ok to not ok...good tension...loose tension...crazy! Such a headache. I am returning this for a full refund. That is the good thing I can say about all this..Amazon customer service was great!I was sewing on an older Kenmore (Janome) before this that I borrowed from a friend. Its stitches were far superior. Definitely going with a Janome. After going the cheaper route I see why saving to spend a little more is so worth it.",0 "US voltage Hi, would be beneficial if being posted outside the USA to tell customers about the differnt voltage, and the machine will not work unless a differnt electrical adapter is fitted.",2 "AWESOME SEWING MACHINE I REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS SEWING MACHINE. IT'S ACTUALLY MY FIRST MACHINE AND I COULDNT DECIDE IF I SHOULD PURCHASE IT OR NOT BUT AFTER READING ALL THE REVIEWS, I MADE UP MY MIND TO BUY AND HAVENT REGRET IT YET!!!! I'M A BEGINNER SEWER SO I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT A SEWING MACHINE... AFTER I REVIEWED THE MANUAL AND HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE- IT WAS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EASY TO LEARN HOW TO SEW!!!! I'VE SEW MY FIRST TISSUE PACK HOLDER, DRAWSTRING BAG AND CLOTH NAPKINS. IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN DO IT!!! THE MACHINE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EASY TO USE AND CHANGE THREADS AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE AUTOMATIC THREADER AND THE DROP-IN BOBBIN. THE TENSION DIAL IS ALITTLE TRICKY TO GET USE TO BUT ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO DETERMINE WHEN TO CHANGE THE DIAL TO GET THE RESULTS YOU ONE, IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE. I ALSO LOVE HOW EASY IT IS TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENT SEWING FOOTS. BROTHERS REALLY THOUGHT IT ALL OUT WHEN THEY CREATED THIS MACHINE ESPECIALLY FOR BEGINNERS WHO LITERALLY HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WHATSOEVER LIKE ME!!!! I'D DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN HOW TO SEW AND OR CONTINUE TO SEW- IT'S GOT 60 DIFFERENT STITCHES THAT I MAY NEVER USE THEM ALL BUT JUST TO EXPERIMENT WITH THEM IS SOOOOOO NEAT!!!!",4 "Why did I not get anything with this except the bonus items???? I am really ticked off to see a whole list of things that are suppose to come with this machine and then I am only finding the "bonus items" in the box! I wanna know where these different types of pressure feet are and screwdrivers, needles, seam rippers and so on. I didn't receive any of that!! Wth",0 "love love love it I am not a sewer havent ever used a sewing machine before and this is just a dream ...it was so easy to learn and that too without any classes but just looking at the manual. I just love it but dont have anything to compare this to.",4 "Great little machine. This was a gift for my sister and her 13 year old daughter who wants to learn to sew. This was on deep discount at a great price. I had to try it out of course, and put through its paces. All of the stitches worked well, all knobs and buttons did too. Nice collection of accessories including a walking foot! And storage in the front removable free arm section is handy. Even stitches on quilt piecing work and with special stitches. Fairly lightweight to use on a table and put away.",4 "Awesome Easy to use as I have never sewed prior. Perfect value. Arrived timely. Does a great job. It even comes with a cover that you cannot get in stores.",4 "Great Starter Machine This is the first sewing machine I have ever purchased, so my positive review may be naive. However, for such an affordable price, I've found the machine to be very effective.",4 "Excellent Machine to Grow With I have been very pleased with my purchase of this machine. My prior experience involved using my mother's 1960's era machine, so I was worried about getting myself a machine that was overly complicated. Thus far I have had nothing but good experiences with this machine. It is very easy to use for a novice like myself. I look forward to learning to use all the functions available, but I like that it was very easy to set it up for the basic repairs that I use sewing machines for.",4 "Kari This is my first sewing machine, and the first sewing machine I have touched since home economics class in the eighth grade. I am just learning how to sew, and I definitely would recommend this machine to other beginners.This machine is intuitive and very easy to use. The instruction booklet is clear and helpful. It is lightweight but not cheap. The automatic needle threader and drop-in bobbin make changing the thread very quick and easy. It is very to make buttonholes.The machine comes with a lot of different presser feet and I have already used four of them (overcasting foot, zipper foot, button-holer, and the regular zig-zag foot). I couldn't figure out how to use the walking foot but that is probably due more to my inexperience. Instead, I was able to sew over several layers of fabric with batting using the regular zig-zag foot. have logged some serious hours on this machine since it arrived about a month ago and I have had no problems so far and I have not broken any needles. To provide some context: I have mostly been using cotton fabric but I did one project with nylon and a few quilted items.",4 "missing items The description on Amazon regarding contents is inaccurate. I did not receive the wide table extension nor the DVD. These were two of the features I looked forward to receiving.",1 "Excellent machine for the price After the old Elna gave up the ghost we needed something for basic sewing. Instead we got this quite versatile machine for the price of a basic machine. My only minor complaint is the advance mechanism is a little noisy. It's very light. I hope that doesn't indicate cheap parts. If it lasts for years it's quite a buy.",4 "Love, love, love it! I was given my moms old Singer Creative Tough sewing machine; which was vintage 1970's, when i decided to take up a new hobby. I love all things crafty and there is only so much you can do with fusible web tape. I was loving the creativity of having a sewing machine, until I broke my one and only presser foot. I searched for a shop thats sells old singer parts, but only found i can get them online. My husband convinced me it wasn't going to be worth the upkeep of an old machine when new ones are so inexpensive. After many, MANY hours of research I finally decided to go with this machine. I am SO glad I did! I didn't know sewing can be this enjoyable! I have two daughters under 3 and they love all things girly, I've already made 2 dresses and repaired some of my previous projects that the stitches were unraveling :) please trust all the reviews, I'm a beginner sewer and can't wait to learn how to use all of the attachments and stitches. Sewing classes here I come!",4 "Turned out great I purchased this machine as nowhere in South Africa could i get a machine at this price that can do as much as this one can. I was a bit worried after reading some of the negative reviews. But i got my machine, i purchased a step-down transformer to bring the voltage down and its working perfectly. I've already made a complete summer dress with smock detail and a skirt and both turned out perfectly.I do have to say allot of the parts are plastic unlike on older machines. But i see no reason why it should not last me at least a couple of years if i treat it with care.I found threading the machine so easy it's amazing, not to mention the start stop button and speed control and all the different stitches with the push of a button. I enjoyed making clothes again and without the back pain!",3 "Nice and light weight I'm just starting out learning to sew on my own and have not had my machine very long. I like that it's easy to pick up and move around and also love that it comes with a cover. So far I have been able to read the directions and do the basic sticth. I would recommend this machine, I did research and this seem to be the best buy for the money.",4 "great to own great to giva as a gift I have enjoyed owning my Brother CS6000i for the past year and when my daughter was looking for a sewing machine gave her the same model. She had done some online research herself and was surprised what a much better find this was than what she had found so far in the price range. She has been exploring its various features for a month now, creativity soaring. The gift has been a huge success.",4 "Call me cautious After reading over 90 reviews for the Brother CS-6000i, and comparing the value to other similarly priced machines, I took the plunge and ordered it. It is easy to use. The operation manual is simple to follow. After sewing for a few weekends, I think I'm getting accustomed to my electronic sewing machine. Previously, I had a Singer that finally gave out after about 35 years of occasional use. Here is my concern, also voiced by many reviewers: the bobbin tension is too loose. The bobbin thread can be pulled out with only a little effort. The bobbin is wound correctly and inserted/threaded per the manual. I have tightened the top tension as high as it can go - no change. I am going to try different weight fabrics, different thread, and anything else I can think of, before I make up my mind about keeping or returning the machine. I sew for fun but it is not fun to fight the equipment. I would appreciate any suggestions.",3 "OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!! I have not touched a sewing machine in 35 yrs and when I received this machine I was a bit intimidated by it but within 20 min. (I kid you not) I was sewing like I knew what I was doing!! I LOVE this machine, very user friendly, just read the booklet and followed along and I had absolutely no problems. I also bought the universal carry case with it but decided to send it back (thanks Amazon for making that process very, very easy), the case was way too big for the machine. This machine does come with a cover that will work for me when I go to quilting class. Thanks again Amazon for making this purchase worth every dollar!!!",4 "Great Sewing Machine I am a novice sewer, and bought this sewing machine based on the reviews. I have used it for about a month now and find that it works fine. I have not had any issue with the needle breaking, like some reviewers have. I have even used it to sew very thick fabrics like padded vinyl. Although, I did buy a larger size needle for that at the suggestion of a store employee who was cutting the vinyl for me. I find it very easy to drop in the bobbin, to wind it, to thread, change the foot and needle. I even told my mom about it, who was a professional seamstress, and she thought that the price was amazing for what the machine can do.",4 "creations for the creative Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functionssuper machine to use with a great results.light weight and very well done with multiple stich functions..I use this more than the more expenisve one I own.I take it with me all over the place.. I travel and sew quilts.The only draw back is the narrw opening at the top.. So you fold the quilt top and use the bigger ones for the middle part.I am so glad I got this MACHINE. Yes, I would recomend this to a beginner or pro..don't let the weight fool you in any way... Push button controls for operation of motion no foot pedal needed to operate!!!!I use it all the time just think you DONOT have to use the foot pedal if you are HANDICAPPED as I an am. Need to elevate your knees or the legs?That's right no foot pedal if you want it is so cool.......!!!!!!wish they would make a more deluxe than this one!!!!Thanks,Brother for great machineThanks, Amazon for a freat price toooo...try it..",4 "awesome machine I love my cs 6000i. I can sew anything on this machine. It's cheap on Amazon but I bought mine on www.sewfastseweasy.comIt came with an instructional DVD, which was really helpful for me because I'm more of a visual learner. It also came with some patterns and fabric, so when It arrived I was ready to start sewing. It's a wonderful machine!",4 "LOVE this!!! Ok, so I am giving this 5 stars! It's a great little machine. You can't beat the price, the portability and it makes a nice stitch. I notice some people were complaining about tension issues. You need to ALWAYS make that the presser foot is UP when you thread this machine. I think will solve many peoples tension issues. Also thread does make a difference. I don't use really expensive thread in this machine...it handles coats and clarks thread really well. I have had some spools of really cheap thread from the dollar bin at Jo-ann and these never seem to work well. They don't work well on any machine I've had. So I'd say if you buy decent thread (doesn't have to be TOL) and certainly read the instructions, this machine should do really well.Hope that helps. Enjoy!",4 "Piece of junk! This machine broke two days after I received it in the mail. Do not buy! All parts are plastic and subject to break easily. Stupid bobbin case design lends itself to failure.",0 "Sewing Instructor #1 recommendation! I am a professional seamstress (running a small clothing and accessories line) and a sewing instructor. I own this machine for my professional use - going on over a year now with absolutely no issues and getting approximately 4 to 5 hours of use per day. My students always want to know which machine they should buy, and this is #1 at the top of my list. The features and ease of use are fantastic. The adjustable speed option is kinda silly since you can technically always control the speed of your machine using your foot control, but for beginners it is like a ""comfort setting"" which allows them to stay at a pace which they are not as frightened of.Only two complaints which are very picky: my first is with the seam allowance guides on the throat plate. Conventionally, you use the fraction numbers which are in 8ths (2/8th of an inch, 5/8th of an inch, etc.).... these are pictured above the grid and are very difficult to see as the lines which correspond to them are small. The most common seam allowance which is 5/8"" is particularly confusing to see as they have placed the engraved ""5/8"" off to the side of it for some reason. I have discovered that if your needle is in the middle of the presser foot where it should be for a basic straight stitch (using the straight stitch #01 instead of #00 which is left-justified) then the line on the grid which corresponds to the whole number ""2"" is approximately 5/8"" away from the needle. IMO, the grid should be thrown out and the traditional lines by which almost all commercial patterns refer to should be put in it's place and easier to see and understand which number corresponds to which line.Second complaint is that the stitch function #00 (left-justified straight stitch) which is the default for when you turn the power on should be switched with stitch function #01 (centered straight stitch). It's easier to guide your seams if your needle is placed in the center of the foot... most seamstresses only sew left or right justified for special reasons. Centered is the industry default for a basic seam... so I'm not sure why this isn't the basic default for this one as soon as you turn the power on.But, if you are mindful of those two things then this machine is nearly perfect and is a superb buy!",4 "Great machine I bought this machine for my daughter. She is a beginner. It has a very pretty stitch and is quiet. She is taking a sewing class and it is very easy for her to carry to class. My daughter has not complained about the performance and seems to be very happy with this machine. I have been sewing for over 40 years and have watched sewing machines go from heavy metal to light weight plastic. A little too much plastic, I think. This machine is very versatile for the money and easy to operate. I think it was a great choice.",3 "Sew Much Fun!! I am having so much fun with this machine! I am the envy of everyone that has older machines. I am so thankful to have the drop in bobbin and the auto needle threader. These two functions alone are worth getting this machine. I have had it now for about 3 months. I free motion quilted a quilt together with the machine and it just trooped along wonderfully! I also made two other quilt tops with it for Xmas. I have used heavy home dec fabric, jean and bound my quilts in the machine and it does a great job. I have experemented with the decorative stiches and they are beautiful.",4 "Sewing made easy! I love my Brother CS6000i! I own a boutique, and I really needed a sewing machine that let me make dresses, pants, bags, jammies and more, and this machine did just that! It's easy to use, has 3 speeds, which I love, and so many stitches to choose from!! The automatic threader makes it easy to use if your eye sight is not so good, so you're not sticking thread right through the needle, and the drop in bobbin is amazing! I would suggest this machine if you are looking for a good quality machine, that isn't too expensive, but isn't cheaply made!All in all, I would use this machine forever if I could, however, I just upgraded to the Brother SE-400 sewing & embroidery machine and I LOVE IT! <3 I think Brother has met my expectations and more with BOTH machines!",3 "Great product for the price. I decided to really start sewing again after making 20 tablecloths for my daughter's wedding. I gave myself this machine for my birthday to replace the Kenmore I had. Very good machine for the price. Needle threaded is iffy. The bobbin has to be wound perfectly and I try o use Gutermann thread. A good workhorse with great options. The carrying case is handy and the accessories provided are generous.",3 "Mom loves it. I got this for my mom because of the great reviews. She says it's super lightweight and easy to pack up and grab the handle for moving it to and from the desk. She'll have to read the manual because it's computerized so cheers to technology!",4 "Not too bad Bought this as my first try-out on using a machine. Was impressed with quality & functionality. I was able to maneuver the machine with ease.",3 "True value So far, this has been a great buy. I am truly amazed at what you get for the money. I have had friends floored when I tell them as well. The thing that makes something a value is it's worth and not truly quantity of things. Well, I can tell you that you get both quality of machine and quantity of accessories and abilities to go with it. My husband is extremely picky and wanted me to spend much more on a machine. He has gone back on those words after using the machine himself a few times. Truly recommend to all lookers. Very excited about my new machine!",4 "Great little machine! I purchased this machine last year as an entry-level sewing machine, mainly for quilting. I've made 2 full-size quilts on it, as well as a full set of 4 seat cushions for outdoor dining chairs. It has performed flawlessly on all of that. I am truly amazed at the consistency and quality of the machine considering the heavy-duty work and the price. In fact, i am looking to move up, but this machine already has all the features I need.",4 "Disappointed/Question Quality I have been sewing for over 40 yrs. I'm kinda disappointed with this machine. Lots of fun stitches to choose from (I've tried most of them) but not impressed with just the ordinary straight stitch. I don't know that I would call that a straight stitch. Not an appealing one to the eye anyway.I considered returning this machine and then decided to keep it. I may be wrong (and I hope I am) but I don't see this sewing machine holding up under constant sewing. Especially if sewing on heavy fabric very much. I make a lot of quilts, curtains, valances, pillowcases, dinner napkins, place-mats, etc. Some of the fancy stitches will make for a nice touch on the edges, etc.I like how easy it is to change the pressure foot. I like the needle threader. I have not changed the needle yet. So I can't comment on the ease of changing the needle.I have tried both ways with the bobbin. Letting it do it's own thing and also the option of drawing up the bobbin thread. I guess I am still from the old school. Like drawing up the bobbin thread and holding to the back when starting to sew to keep from ending up with a ""birds nest"" on the under side.One of the reasons I bought this machine was because it had a button for starting and stopping sewing instead of having to rely solely on the foot pedal all the time. Someone who has arthritis in their knee, this is a plus. No need to hold knee in one position for long periods of time.I have also been looking at a serger. This sewing machine has put me off on buying a Brother brand serger. I would want dependability and I would question long term dependability after using this machine. (Just a gut feeling)I gave it a 3 star. It's Okay.",2 "Wow! Amazing! This machine is awesome! I have never sewed on a sewing machine in my life and my husband got this for me off my wishlist (thanks amazon) and it arrived yesterday, I made a scrub top last night! It is so easy to use a child could do it! Love this machine! Can't wait to do more projects!",4 "brother cs6000i sewing machine Very pleased with the product and the fast delivery . Product was even more than I had expected many extra accessories and the price was very hard to beat, I have been shopping around for a new sewing machine for my daughter and found nothing that compared to this one for the price",4 "Brother CS6000i For the money, I think this machine is really one of the best buys I have ever made. I have not used all it's features, but what I have used is really nice. Everything is so easy to use and whatever you are making turns out real good. For a man to review a sewing machine is probably kind of a rare thing, but girls this is the one. The only thing that took some getting use to was the lever that lifts the foot, it is in an unhandy place, mainly because I was use to using the ones with the lever on the back. but it just takes a few times using it to be old school. I have another brand that cost over twice as much, and I had to send it back to dealer the second time I used it. I have used this one several times without any problems.",4 "Nice little machine for the price I love sewing machines and have 7 that I regularly use. Some are industrial for faster or heavier sewing but I like to have a little basic one for just sewing clothes. I was really excited to see all of the different stitches and features on this one. I really liked the different speed switch. I liked the several different feet as well as the walking foot, that was a real bonus since I paid $65.00 just for that on another machine that I had. It seems kind of lightweight so I was a bit hesitant of putting it at full speed to sew and I did break the twin needle just trying out the stitches that you use with that. The sewing light is quite dim. The decorative stitches don't look great but the basic stitches work and look good. You really need to use quality thread or it doesn't work as well. I really like how easy it is to thread and program in the stitch that you want to use. This is a great machine for a beginner and the manual is great at explaining what each stitch is used for. I like the larger attachment as well for having a greater surface area to sew on as well as being able to remove it and have the free arm for sleeves etc. I did not have any trouble with the bobbin or tension as others have mentioned. All in all it seems to be a nice machine, I did decide though to give this one to one of our daughters for Christmas instead of keeping it. I have other machines that will do what this does but I paid a few thousand more for it. For the money its a great machine.",3 ":[ I am editing my review. I have now had the machine a year and a half and the motor has died. It will cost me to fix it. I am quite dismayed with the poor workmanship of this product and failure of the company to come up with a cusotmer friendly solution. My only option is to pay to have it repaired! I am on the market for a new machine and it will NOT be a Brother!",0 "good quality for the price This is my second experience with sewing machines. My first was a toy Singer sewingmachine that I just returned because it was was dead on arrival (well, shortly afteractually). That was a Christmas gift for my daughter - a great idea, and though wehad not thought of giving her one ourselves (my wife does not sew either) she was veryexcited about it when she opened it. Unfortunately when I called the Singer toysewing machine support line they recommended returning it because they suspected afaulty part that they did not have in stock. That turned out to be a lucky break forus.So we ventured to Sears to check out what else was available, where we saw the Singer 7442and a few cheaper models. It seemed like it would be nice to able to do more thanjust simple stitches, and the prices were not all that different ($140 - 200). A quicklook at Amazon at the 7442 lead us to this Brother. Because the reviews were slightlybetter for the Brother CS6000i (and because I had just returned a Singer, and was notall that excited about getting another of that brand) I bought the Brother. After usingit for a few days I am very happy with this purchase.I gave it five stars, because for the price it really is a very nice machine (which you canread about in other reviews here). Easy to use, with lots of options that actually workand do make it easier to use. It does seem to have high quality parts where it matters.It is fun for her to have the wide variety of stitches, and the one step button hole featuremight be useful if she gets more into sewing.But nothing is perfect, and so here are the downsides that I did not see much written inother reviews are:It comes with a cheap (bottomless) cover that can't be called a case. It can't even reallybe called a dust cover since it has a hole near the top so you can reach the handle of themachine to carry it. It doesn't hold the additional pieces of the machine either.Brother should have just just saved that poor tree instead of including this 'case'.I'll be storing the machine and the additional parts in the original box and foam packaging.Although that is a quite a bit bigger than really necessary, it will provide much betterprotection than the 'case'. It's too bad they didn't spend just a little more on the boxpackaging and give up on the 'case' idea. They could have made the box a very functional andprotective storage mechanism if they just made it easier to pack.The machine is constructed with a fair amount of plastic (though it seems to be metal in the placeswhere it matters). The 25 year guarantee gives me some hope, but in general when I thinkof something made of plastic with electronics in it, longevity does not come to mind. WhenI was looking at the antique Singers (401a, etc), all made of metal, still working after30-40 years, I felt a pang of anguish for our society that has shifted from making and buyinghigh quality long-lasting products in the US to off-shore produced planned obsolescence.What a waste of resources, pity about pollution through the whole process, not to mentionthe jobs. I will be surprised if the LCD and electronics in this system are still workingin even 10 years (I'm going to try holding on to the receipt for the life of the 25 yearwarranty because I bet it will come in handy at some point). Maybe I'll tape it to thatcheap cover....The manual is quite good (without really knowing anything about sewing I was able toget the machine set up and sewing in about an hour), but would be much better if it werespecific to this model. There are many places in the model where it says, ""Or you can dothis if your model has this feature."" Well, there are times when I'm reading it when I'm notsure if my model has that feature, and it takes some time to figure it out. It reallyseems like Brother should be able to print different versions of the documentation fortheir different machines at not much extra cost. I would pay a few more dollars inthe overall price to have a customized user manual. On a positive note, every time I'vehit one of those sections so far, this model does have the feature.",4 "CS6000i - SO FAR, SO GOOD I've had this machine for about 2 weeks so I haven't tried everything yet. I haven't sewn in about 25 years and boy-oh-boy have things changed. However, I'm amazed at what I've been able to do so far. When I used the overcasting stitch for the first time it nearly blew my mind. And sewing stretch material is a cinch; just follow the instruction guide in the User Manual that comes with the machine. When you choose a particular stitch length and width are automatically set - no more guessing - but can be adjusted if you want.I was a little hesitant in buying this machine because I thought it might require a more experienced sewer to use it but it's just what I needed. I highly recommend this machine for any sewer, new or experienced. Also, the price can't be beat considering everything that comes with it and Brother has always had an excellent reputation for making top-of-the-line sewing machines. Am looking forward to making lots of clothes and other stuff for my grandkids . . . and for me as well.",4 "Great sewing machine I have two ""older"" sewing machines. After cleaning and oiling, they still need work. When I saw this Brother CS6000I on Amazon at the price it offered I couldn't resist buying it. Plus I decided since my birthday was the next week it would be a present to me from me. I am absolutely loving it. I've made a few costumes and button holes are beyond easy. I've done some mending, my daughter's boyfriend sewed some patches on a bag. So far it has not disappointed me. If you want a great sewing machine give this one a try.",4 "new sewing machine I am very pleased with this machine. Easy to use, stitches are very even, and it's very quiet. Only had a problem trying to sew very thin material--got a jam but it was probably my fault for not reading the instructions. For the price, it's worth every penny. For your average everyday sewing needs, this is the machine that's a workhorse and priced right, and computerized but not complicated. Also very lightweight. It could have brighter lights but that's easily fixable with an additional light source. For my needs, it's everything I could ask for.",4 "Great Machine, Low Price I've had this machine a little less than a year. No problems at all! This replaced a much more expensive Kenmore Elite that I had nothing but trouble with. I used the quilting attachment for the first time last week and was blown away by how easy it was to sew in circles, frontwards, backwards, it was amazing! I'll be doing a lot more machine quilting in the future. Great stitches, easy to use, all for a low price.",4 "Great Choice After shopping around and reading lots of reviews, I decided to go for this one. It is definitely important to check the tension before anything else. As a beginner sewer who wants something to grow into, this is the perfect choice. The manual is so easy, even the most inexperienced sewers can understand the instructions. I've had great results on the three projects I've done with it so far.",4 "good value for this sewing machine This sewing machine is a good value for the price.It sews very well and also the quilting foot that comes with it works excellent. The only trouble I am having is changing the needles because the screw got stuck. The machine is mostly plastic, but for the price you just cannot go wrong. It does not come with the 1/4 foot for patchwork, but if you use #37 on the machine it does come out to be 1/4 from the right side of the foot put against the fabric.",3 "piece of JUNK I probably gave this thing a bunch of stars and a shining review when I first got it 2 yrs ago. But I would like to recant my statement and say this sewing machine looks nice and seems very easy to use, with all the neat little stitches and fun things it does, WHEN it decides to work properly. Which is about 20% of the time. I spend more time messing with the bobbin and tangled thread (usually the expensive decorative stuff, too, love wasting that) than actually sewing anything. And the tension gives me fits too. It doesn't seem to matter which way I turn the wheel, I'm going to have loops, even after replacing the needle. I am ready to take a hammer to the machine. (By the way, I hope this review makes some sense; I'm writing as my project sits, unfinished, in the jammed sewing machine. I am not pleased.)",0 "so far it's great! this machine has features I never expected to have at this price! so far everything I've tried works wonderfully. it's my first electronic machine and is very different from my old one, so there was a bit of a learning curve at first, but the manual was very helpful. I love the drop-in bobbin that I can SEE while I'm sewing, and the needle-down feature is great! I recommend this one!",4 "Abuse from beginners and still working! I teach a costume and makeup class at my high school. I needed to replace my Singers and Elna's I was using, since the repair bills on them were the cost of new machines. After much research we ordered the cs6000i and I do not regret my decision. I love how it beeps when there is an operator error or a set up error. Easy to learn on. My students picked up threading it, the bobbin, and basic sewing very quickly. I am able to teach more intermediate techniques, since I have less break downs. My students love the machine. When I pull out one of the old one's to use if we need more machines, they will typically wait for the brother. It is true that it struggles with really thick material, but that is not what this machine is intended for. Problems occur when you use cheap or thick thread and when the bobbin is wound incorrectly. Other than that, awesome machine, and they have taken abuse from high school beginners! Sometimes when I am at home sewing on my more expensive machine, I wish I had one of these. (That may still happen). If you are looking to buy a machine for a beginner, a hobbyist, or for those occasional repairs, this is definitely a good buy. If you are sewing heavier materials on a regular basis, that is not this machines' purpose. I highly recommend it.",4 "What a good little machine I bought the for my newly married granddaughter. She asked to use mine but I have been having problems with it and thought she would get discouraged. When it came I figured out how to thread it and the general workings of it. I was very surprised by how well it worked. My machine cost a$1000.00 in1975 and was a very good machine. This Brother runs as well and the price was very affordable. My granddaughter is just learning to sew and I'm comfortable knowing that she has a machine that is so easy to use.",4 "Great product, horrible delivery One month in and my fiancee absolutely loves this machine. It does everything she could hope for and the instructions leave no questions about how to do different patterns. The downside is not with the machine but with the way amazon ships the item. They use UPS who just randomly leave the package on the doorstep if nobody is home. It ruined the Christmas surprise as my fiancee got home first but it could have been worse, what if it had been damaged by weather or stolen. This does not seem like a good way to run a business to me.",4 "Good sewing machine I got this for my daughter. She has really enjoyed it. She doesn't sew a lot, but when she does, it works great for her and says it is easy to handle and quiet also.",3 "Mission Accomplished She hinted earlier in the year about replacing her old sewing machine, so I got her this one for Christmas. Since i know anything about them, I did a lot of homework, rolled the dice, and hope that she would be happy. She is very picky about gifts in general that this was a far reach for me. But, here it is, a day after Christmas and she is working this machine like no tomorrow. She is telling me with all of this sewing jargon jumping with joy.So, I'll call it, mission accomplished-job well done.",4 "Brother CS6000I The best Brother sewing machine ever;easy instruction,automatic threader, save lots of money, get a lot for your money and recieved product quickly.",4 "Brother CS6000i Brother products scores a top rating to me with this item. Everything from the packaging to the machine itself seemed perfect in every way. It was given to someone as a gift and she has used many different sewing machines over the years. It was her recommendation that I give this five stars and especially when she found out that it did not cost several hundred dollars more than it did.",4 "Fantastic. It has so many features that it will take forever to use them all. For the price, you can't beat it.",4 "This is excellent item ... Hi !I bought this item in the Thank's Giving day . This is my gift's wife . She is like it very much . It working with no problem . Thank you .",4 "ITEM WAS PREVIUOSLY OPENED. Incomplete My wife contacted Brother because the box did not contain the CD that was supposed to contain instructions on how to use the sewing machine. Brother said it needed receipt and proof of purchase from Amazon.The documents were faxed, scanned and e-mailed to Brother. The e-mail was deleted with out being read.Still not resolution.We are sending back the machine to Amazon.",1 "Great for beginners!! I pretty much know nothing about sewing. I even had to look up the definition of ""basting."" The last time I used a machine was in 7th grade- I'm almost 40 now. So after hours of research, this machine seemed like a no-brainer. It got rave reviews on other sites as ell as here on Amazon.This is a BARGAIN! I mainly want to make quilts- a life-long dream. But I also want to make things for my home (like new nursery bedding for our next baby) and maybe clothes for my children. This machine can do all of this- no real need for another machine- or many accessories. It comes with almost every presser foot except the 1/4 quilting foot or you will need to purchase this separately. The Brother site has a list of all available add-ons.The light is bright enough in a well-lit room, the screen is easy to use, and the weight makes it easy to move from room to room if you don't have a designated sewing room or table (I'm using my dining room table).I have only had the machine for a few days, but after reading the manual I am able to thread the bobbin and needle (without using the automatic features). The manual is easy to follow and took a lot of intimidation out of starting.Basically, I had almost a phobia about turning this on and making the needle move. But after only a couple hours of reading the manual, practicing threading the machine, I was able to make a place mat and a pocket/sleeve to keep sewing tools. They don't look so great, but it was fun to practice and use the machine.",4 "Rattling bobbin drives me crazy...but I love it. This is my first sewing machine and I do love it. I've made a quilt and a shirt with it so far. The only thing about it that I can't stand is the noise that the bobbin makes whenever you sew fast. The bobbin bounces around like crazy (especially when low on thread) and makes the most awful sound. I bought this machine about a month ago, and am already looking for an upgrade.That being said, it really is a nice machine if you can use some earplugs. I'll keep it for a long time as I look for my next sewing machine. It's super easy to sew with, comes with a TON of presser feet and has bunches of stitches (though I'm not sure I will ever use 3/4 of them).A great value, as noisy as it is.PS--if anyone has any suggestions on how to solve my noisy bobbin woes (besides sewing slowly) please let me know! I've adjusted the tension to both extremes and it didn't help. And yes, the bobbin is loaded correctly. ;o)Update 12/5/10 - I think I figured out the rattling bobbin issue. The bobbins that came with my machine aren't very smooth around the edges and I think that the thread is getting caught, pulling the bobbin and making it spin like crazy in the casing, hitting the bobbin cover. I bought some generic plastic bobbins (not the kind made especially for this model). They are a little smaller, so I stuck a penny under the bobbin. No more rattling!",3 "Finally a sewing machine that makes me better I read many reviews while trying to select a sewing machine to buy. I already owned a Brother that was purchased 20+ years ago and was ready for a upgrade. I do not think that I could have made a better decision. First of all it is lightweight and I love the integrated handle. It is very easy to maneuver, but feels solid. The auto needle threader is FANTASTIC. Being ""of a certain age"", I can barely even see the hole in a needle let alone thread it. This machine takes that chore out of the equation and I am thrilled every time I use it. The inclusion of the table accessory is very useful when quilting. I had always used a foot pedal, but am using the start-stop button exclusively and I feel that I have better control. The only thing I can find fault with is the thread spool. It would be better if it locked in place as when you are putting on a new spool it depresses without breaking through the label.",4 "bitter-sweet The Brother 6000i was the third sewing machine I bought since teaching myself to sew in 1995. The origial Singer I purchased died about four years ago. Because of the great service my Singer performed, I decided to purchase a second Singer, a different model with additonal stitch functions. Shortly after purchasing this second machine, the timing-not on one machine but on both machines, was disrupted within about a month time period of each other. To make matters worse, the newer macine costed over $100 to be repaired...and broke immediately after bringing it home. The dealer that I took the machine to refused to correct the problem and wanted to charge me an additional fee to re-repair it. I ended up throwing the newer machine away. However, I did take the older machine to another dealer, it was fixed, and provided me with several more years of service.After my bad experience with the second Singer, I decided to purchase a Brother. A little leary at first, but I was pleasently satisfied with the 6000i's performance. Nevertheless, I noticed that if I sewed at high speeds, the bobbin threads would tangle and be followed by an error message. After getting around this, the machine worked great until recently. After moving, I unpacked my sewing machine. I noticed that the bobbin pin was broken. I took it to a sew and vac dealer and they were going to charge me $100 just to open the machine up. My husband was able to open the machine up and removed the damanged bobbin pin. I called Brother International to have the part sent to me. After search for the part for about a week, BI discovered that the part was not readily available and it would take them three to four weeks to get the piece and that the LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE would cost around $16 and wouldn't be available for at least four weeks.Desperate to sew, I bought a portable bobbin winder. Unfortunatly, with all of this activity, the machine no longer sews properly and I'll probably have to trash it.I'm not in a rush to buy another sewing machine any time soom. Although my Brother served me well, I was told that lower end machines come with their share of problems-especially with the timing. The thing is that I enjoyed this machine, and I'm not sure if spending more money on a higher end machine is the answer. Even my original Singer lasted for a number of years and was built to last. The newer machines have shiny bells and whistles but aren't worth the plastic that they are built with.",2 "Great purchase I had been looking at sewing machines, but decided to get this one when it was on sale. It arrived just fine and included all the parts. I have never sewn before, but wanted to learn it as a hobby. I was a little nervous because many of the reviews were talking about problems with tension, and I was concerned my inexperience would make that a problem. I haven't had any problems learning how to use it though. I have had it for about three weeks and have already made about four projects and done some repair work. The instructions are super clear and make it easy to get started. All of the problems I had were from my inexperience using a sewing machine, and once I had figured out what I was doing wrong it has been working great. It seems to handle most things I throw at it (mostly light-weight to medium fabrics and elastic), but I don't know how well it will handle heavy duty fabric like denim or leather.Overall it has been a great purchase and I look forward to sewing on it for years to come.",3 "Tension problems!!!! My level of sewing is advanced. I am self taught. I sew all kinds of things for all kinds of people. I use many types of fabrics from thin to thick. I noticed that there aren't a lot of recent reviews on this machine so I wanted to make sure others had something current.I have a basic machine and was looking to upgrade to a digital type. I didn't have a lot of money to spend so when I received an amazon gift card for my birthday I started looking at machines. This machine had all the cool features I was looking for in other more expensive models.When I received this machine in the mail, I quickly unwrapped it and set it up. It was easy. Any avid sewer could figure it out. The machine is feather light. It is mostly made out of plastic. My expectations of this machine was too high. I think the most sturdy part was the cover that came with it.I love that the digital part shows which foot to use with what stitch. I loved the automatic button hole maker. It was simple. Until the tension gave me hell!My biggest problem is that it does have tension problems!! I have never had tension problems like this one. I have never had to adjust the tension as often as I did on this machine. One side would be perfect and the other all loopy. It didn't handle thicker fabrics well either, but what do you expect for a machine mostly made out of plastic. I hated it. I had it for 5 days and sent it packing.The most positive thing about this was the return to amazon. It was so simple and fast. No questions asked. I sent it back on a Monday and had a full refund on Wednesday. Amazon deserves a high five for that! Hope this helps anyone.",0 "Bad News - Bad Bobbin Casing - Not worth it. I wish I had read the negative reviews before bothering with this machine. I was following the manual and sewing on muslim. Plain cotton muslim. Crash boom bang. I'm one of the bobbin victims. Bent needle and bobbin casing came flying out. What the ???? I've rewound bobbin, and tried mightily to get it to work. Top thread can't pull up the bobbin thread - just keeps jamming. $170 is too much money to spend on something worthless - and this machine is worth nothing. I loved the idea of it: light weight, lots of different stitches, big attachment to lay fabric on. I'd seen Brother products used on Trading Spaces so thought, heh! If they use Brothers why not me? Lesson learned. I'm now hunting for a Singer sewing machine. And not looking forward to the hassle of packing this up and returning it. Original box has already gone to recycle. Nope. Not looking forward to this at all.Bottom line, this just 'taint worth the time, money, effort.",0 "Horrible tension! I learned to rely on reviews only after-the-fact!! This machine is awful!! I bought mine about 2 yrs ago, and it worked ok for about the first year sewing very simple things (pillow cases & such). But after that, it went downhill like it was on a luge! I made the gigantic mistake of not doing enough research before I bought it. It loses it's tension very, very easily. I took it in to be repaired, which cost almost as much as the machine itself. It then worked great - as long as I only used straight stitches. Anything other than a straight stitch on a lightweight fabric will mess the tension up severely!My biggest suggestion for this particular machine, is DON'T BUY IT!! It's just not worth all the trouble!",0 "Second project and I have to bring to service center Purchased this machine in Nov 2012. I am new to sewing and there were great features, easy to thread and seemed to be perfect for my beginner projects. I started my second project and as soon I began to sew, it started as if it was in reverse and gave me an error 6 code. I cleaned the bobbin case, changed the needle, looked for any loose thread (as that was supposed to be the problem) and alas, still reverse, E6. Called customer service to see if there were any other areas I should check and it needs to go to service center. Disappointed. Hopefully, it's a quick fix and I can get back to it quickly.",2 "more than expected We received this item on time which was great. I have never sewn before and after 1\2 hour reading the book was able to sew panels for closet doors as well as make a kite bag and repair a kite. nice machine.",4 "Great for me! I purchased this machine in the hopes of teaching myself how to sew. Prior to buying this machine I could barely thread a needle. I have found this machine easy to use. I love the drop in bobbin feature. Once I figured out how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin it was smooth sailing. I'm very pleased with my purchase.",4 "Wonderful machine My sister in law had just purchased this machine when I came to visit .I was so impressed by it that when I returned home, I immediately went on line and purchased one for myself. I purchased this machine as a secondary sewing machine that would be lighter to carry back and forth to quilting classes and have all the great functions that I needed to have. It comes with very clear instructions to set up so that you can just sit down and sew immediately. At quilting class, I've even convinced others to purchase one. It is a great value for the money.",4 "Brother CS6000I I really love my new Brother CS6000I it is lightweight and great if you have back problems and can't lift anything heavy. With a touch of the button you can create stitches with no problem and I really love the fact that you don't have to use the foot petal. I must say that in the beginning I had mix emotions about getting this sewing machine after reading some of the other reviews, but decided to give it a try and glad I did. I have an old Bernina that still works but I find myself using the Brother since it has more stitches and is computerized. It is well worth the money.",4 "Great Brother sewing machine! After receiving my new Brother CS6000I I made a Euro Pill with all types of trim andthe machine went through all those upostery layers. Also it is easy to handlemany helpful new features.D.J.Quick InteriorsTucson,AZ",4 "Simple and Smooth This was purchased to replace a machine that was used for 6 years in our home, and over 20 years in another home. This machine was easy to learn. The manual that comes with it has clear step by step instructions to guide each function.The push button sewing is smooth and steady making stiches uniform. Button holes are a snap. Have owned the machine for 1 month and done skirts, mending, button holes, patches on jeans, and baby bibs.",4 "I love this Sewing Machine I had a very basic brother sewing machine before buying this computerized sewing machine. i am a beginner self taught sewer. Brother products are super easy to work and it offers quality in every project that I have done!",3 "awesom! I bought this machine after having a Singer for awhile. I was a beginner with the Singer and had to learn alot on that one. After using this I swear I am a pro! So easy to use, love the LCD screen and the ease of the bobbin drop in! Nice and quiet too. Great price great machine.",4 "Great Product! I bought my Brother a little over a month ago and love it so far. I have had no problems with it that I had read about in other reviews before purchasing and hope that they don't come about. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this Brother product to anyone interested in buying a sewing machine.",3 "Great Beginner Sewing Machine So far this sewing machine is great. I haven't had a chance to use all it's functions but I'm glad to know that they're available. I love the easy threading and bobbin winder. This is the first sewing machine I've owned and I'm loving it!",3 "Great value for the price For the money this sewing machine has lots of capabilities. I have not done a lot of experimenting yet but so far I like this machine. It is light-weight and easy to set up and to move. It seems to sew evenly. I'm not fond of the plastic bobbins which seem pretty thin, but so far have not had a problem with them.",4 "Love It! I have been having a great time making denim quilts and pillows on my new machine. Has tons of nice features.",4 "Great Sewing Machine I do love this machine. I have been away from sewing for many years due to not owning a machine, but now I have this and it is so fun to use. I am enjoying sewing once again.",4 "My Wife Loves Me I bought this sewing machine as a gift for my wife's birthday and I think she called it ""The best gift ever."" I'm not sure since she was busying kissing up on me and being all happy.She's already used it several times and says it's very easy to set up and straight-forward. We haven't had any issues thus far. She'll even be using it to teach me how to sow soon and simple is very important for me since I'm sewing-impaired.Overall, a fantastic machine for a low cost.",4 "Great Machine I don't know anything about sewing machines but I bought this for my girlfriend for Christmas and she loves it. It is well built and has lots of options.",4 "Great Deal for the Price I am a beginner and this is my first machine. I had some challenges with the bobbing but I've got it down now. I would recommend it to anyone.",4 "Super Deal! Great Price..Super Fast Shipping..Love the Machine! Thanks a Bunch! I was Replacing one just like it so was so happy for such a Good Price!",4 "Read the manual first! After a long debate on whether i wanted to spend more money than I could perhaps really afford on a very nice sewing machine, or simply buy a less expensive one and hope it lasted, I ended up opting for the latter and choosing this option.The wide variety of stitches works very well, and the zig-zag stitch using two spools of thread is now my go-to stitch for hemming everything!As some people have mentioned, it does have a tendency to get jammed or tangled. But, this was never something that I couldn't fix without reading the manual carefully, and as often as not when I was fixing it, I realized that the problem had been created because I didn't read the manual carefully the first time.The other hesitation I have is that I'm not sure how heavy-duty it is - I've categorically refused to allow friends and roommates to attempt to use it to hem their jeans, but it's hemmed dress pants and gone through 4+ layers of cotton for dresses or quilts just fine.So, if you're looking for something super easy to use, this isn't the best machine for you. But, if you're technically inclined and have never hesitated to reference users' manuals, you'll do just fine with this!",3 "This machine is not for soneone who would use all the time. The needle theader doesn,t work every time.The case is hard to carry with the set up it has.I wish it was more user freindly.",1 "OH MY What a great sewing machine! It is so simple to use and set up. I love the different stitches available. This is an amazing machine.",4 "This is a great sewing machine I recently purchased the Brother CS6000i and I love this sewing machine. I was a little hesitant buying it because of all the reviews about problems with tension and thread knotting, but I took a chance because I trust Amazon and their customer service... they do the right thing by their customers. I did have trouble at first with the tension, but it was my error, I didn't have the machine threaded correctly. I found a helpful video on U-Tube that explained everything. I do have to mention that I invested the money to go to my local Brother sewing center and take a guide lesson to make sure I was doing everything the right way. I learned how to clean the bobbin case and other helpful tips the manual doesn't mention. I would highly recommend buying this sewing machine. I haven't had a problem with it at all.",4 "Best machine that doesn't break the bank I just ordered my second CS600i. This was the first machine I purchased when I began seriously sewing for my daughter. It was truly a great machine and really easy to use. It had everything I needed to make lovely clothes and some great ease of use features. I LOVED it, but unfortunately I got a needle fragment stuck in the bobbin case while sewing WAY too much fabric at once and ruined it. Totally my fault. I needed a new machine ASAP and couldn't replace this one locally. I bought the Progect Runway Brother model and it just isn't the same. It isn't a smooth, no variable speed control, or auto needle position button. I have found that I really miss these features so this machine is my birthday present!",3 "Pretty dang good Easy to use, quiet and for the price a great deal. The extension allows sewing larger items such as curtains. It is well-built, light weight and portable. The stitching is easy to use and the instructions are easy to follow. There are instructions on the machine to guide the user. For the price, this machine provides stitching found on more expensive models. The stitching is also smooth. I have already sewn some draperies, cushions... and enjoy the machine's features.",4 "Happy Happy Happy Happy Still learning all the great features on this sewing machine. So far does all that is expected from it.....like a kid in a candy store......thanks Brother",4 "quality + price = great deal I love this machine. Have tested every stitch and they are all great. Pressure foot and stitch changing is a very easy. Attachable sewing surface is very handy. Instruction booklet is clearly understandable. Can't wait to get started on some projects.",4 "Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine This machine exceeds my current needs! I love it! I'm learning about it. I was in the middle of making a baby quilt for a shower gift. I had about 2 weeks to finish the quilt. My old machine, which was 34 years old when it broke. I decided it would be better to purchase a new machine rather than repair the old machine.The Brother CS6000i arrived in less than a week. I was able to finish the quilt in time for the shower. It was easy to learn enough so I could finish the project. I am now learning the finer points of the machine and I'm looking forward to my next project.I highly recommend this sewing machine for someone who wants to upgrade from a beginner's machine to a machine that can do more. It's a lot of machine for the price.Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine",4 "Perfect for any experience level Truly makes it easy for someone who is just beginning to sew! The instruction booklet it comes with does not give instructions as clearly as a beginner like me would need, so I researched it in youtube.com and in no time found myself sewing. Also when i purchased this machine i wasn't aware that it came with its own cover which is a plus!",4 "<3 So far I love my new sewing machine. It is so easy to use and the price was so reasonable!",4 "I love my machine Ive had this sewing machine for about a month and a half and I absolutely love it.Features:Bobbin fillerBack stitch with the push of a button60+ different stitching options3 different sewing speeds (excellent for beginners like me)5 different stitching tightness options. Regular to bastingAnd so much MUCH more.....You can feel the quality of it as you use it. Setting it up is super easy. I am a beginner sew- er so he fact that it shows step by step how to thread instructions directly on the machine is a big plus for me. I love all the stitching options, even though I haven't used em all, it's nice to know that the possibilities are endless :)my sister has had this same model for a few years, she loves it Nd I got it because she recommended it. I absolutely do not regret my purchase, especially for the great price I got it at. I hope to become a pro soon and get the most out of this beautiful peice of machinery!!",4 "The easiest sewing machine to use Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing MachineThis sewing machine is the best and easiest machine to use. I have experience with many sewing machines over the years and I always had difficulty using them. Sewing was a drudgery for me with those other machines. This machine is so easy to use and the computerized stitches are wonderful. Just a push of a button and you're good to go. You are able to sew without using the foot pedal with just a push of a button, it's wonderful. I haven't used the foot pedal yet, and I don't think I ever will. To be able to control the sewing speed is remarkable, now that's the biggest plus for me!! I have had this machine since February 2012, and I've made 2 sets of curtains and I'm in the process of sewing a dress. Instead of sewing being a drudgery, it's actually fun now. The machine comes with lots of accessories, and I just love how easy it is to change the pressure feet, just a snap and it's in place. I also love the automatic threader, for someone who wears glasses, that's a big plus. The machine is extremely light weight and easy to move around. It has a bright light that comes on automatically when you turn the machine on, and you don't ever have to change the light bulb. The users manual is thorough and easy to understand, The price is absolutely the best here at Amazon.com, and the shipping is very fast, and free. Brother really out did themselves in making this product.",4 "New to sewing I am new to sewing, but this has been a nice introductory machine for me. Very easy to use for first timer, with good instructions. I am still trying to figure out the tension, though, as I have had some frustrations with dropped stitches. But that is probably just a matter of my being a beginner and needing to learn what tension to use with which fabrics.Nice lightweight machine, although I wish it came with a case, not just a "cover".",3 "runs smooth and easy to use I went with this model because of other reviews. I am really pleased with my decision. It is quiet, runs smooth, a real pleasure to sew with. I haven't taken advantage of all the options yet, but look forward to trying out different options.",4 "Can't stop sewing!!! Now I see why I can never find this item in stock at the Wal-marts in my area. This sewing machine is absolute fun, easy to use. The instruction manual is easy to read and thorough. The machine is quiet, strong and sturdy, comes with many attachments and you are ready to sew as soon as you take it out of the box. I am a light sewer, I have sewn a few projects in my lifetime but sew about once or twice a year and didn't have any trouble getting started, however I can't seem to stop now.",4 "E6 problems I have had more problems with this machine, the E6 message keeping coming on, indication of thread tangled in the machine, however, I can find no thread in the machine, even after taking the machine apart as much as possible, this is happened so far several times, a few times I cleaned it and it was fine, twice it was a major problem but after a few days , it cleared out itself, but now after two weeks I still can not get the machine to work, tomorrow I wil bring it to the shop, and it's only a few months old. I have never had this much problem with a machine and I have been sewing for ver 30 years. I have a very inexpensive Shark machine, I have to keep going back to.",0 "gift This was bought for a Christmas present for my wife.She loves it,she has other machines and says it does a lot of things better than the others.",4 "Awesome sewing machine! Prior to owning this machine, I had only sewed on buttons by hand, but wanted to get into sweater-quilting and hemming pants. This machine has great instructions for new sewers but tons of features for those with advanced skills, too. It is AWESOME. Great machine for a great price!",4 "For Sewing Novices First off, the machine is a beauty. Most importantly however, it is really easy to operate. I am not a seamstress, but the machine allows me to do whatever I need to do, with ease.",4 "The best sewing machine! I'm very happy with this machine. It is very user friendly. I was able to start sewing right away. I look forward to teaching my granddaughter how to sew on it.",4 "Brother CS6000i This is an easy to use machine. I really like the push button start function. It also makes perfect buttonholes with no problems at all.",4 "Great Product I bought this sewing machine after quite a bit of research and it has met all of my expectations. This is a great sewing machine.",4 "Easy to use and many features! I haven't used a sewing machine for many, many years so it was a little intimidating first opening the box, but set up was a breeze (easy to follow instructions) and before I knew it I was sewing again! Machine runs beautifully and I love all the stitch options! I'm looking forward to using my machine for many years.",4 "Wonderful, lightweight, perfect for any sewer I'm an intermediate sewer and wanted a machine that is more portable (i.e., lighter) and has more stitch options than my 30 year old Bernina. This was the perfect choice! It is very lightweight because it is made of plastic, but I don't feel like it will fall apart on me. I haven't had too many problems with it, and I love that I can sew without using a pedal! It locked up on me the other day because I was sewing 6 layers together, but I just had to turn it off and on again to make it start. It comes with a lot of extra feet, an expandable quilting arm, a hard case cover (which is super bulky), and other things. I've loved working with this machine, and look forward to learning more and using it more! Definitely would recommend this to others. I'll update this review if anything comes up (since I've only had it for a month).",4 "Very pleased! I am a beginner at sewing, but this machine was very easy to use. I have enjoyed learning how to make a few things with this machine. I was disappointed with the threader. I haven't yet figured out how to make the machine thread itself...maybe I should ask someone more experienced. Other than that, everything has been very easy to figure out and to use.",4 "Fantastic!!! I just got this machine earlier in the day and I've already patched some clothes, made buttonholes, and began sewing a blouse. The instructions were extremely clear and it included diagrams to make it even easier. I love the variety of stitches (including a half dozen different types of buttonholes) and by varying the length and width of all the assortment of stitches it makes them even more diversified.I was surprised it's not as heavy as my older machine and it has rubberized knobs on the bottom to keep from sliding or marking my table. I expect that over time, the rubber knobs will begin to slide on my table which is why I'm going to my local dollar store to buy a piece of rubberized shelf liner to place underneath it. In fact, as I think about it, I'm going to put a piece under the foot pedal in case it begins to slide on my wooden floor, too. I've used that stuff for loads of other things and it works every time.As a few others have mentioned, I'm not fond of the cover since it's not a case for carrying, nor do I like the compartment to hold bobbins, needles and other sewing supplies since they easily fall out, but to me they're non-issues since they have nothing to do with the performance of the machine. Threading the needle and the bobbin is a breeze since it almost does the whole thing by itself, which is especially nice since I wear trifocal glasses that make looking up to see underneath things difficult at times. I also like the halogen-type lamp which gives plenty of sewing light but in a softer blue instead of the glaring white light.I also tried sewing without the foot pedal. It works great simply by pushing a handy button to start sewing. It will continue to sew until you push the button again to stop it. Consequently, I can see how it would be a great value to those who are handicapped and can't use the pedal, but I personally prefer the pedal.What I love the most is the touch button sewing. I can put the fabric under the presser foot, push two buttons, and sew. Then, without even lifting the presser foot, I can press the buttons twice more and continue sewing with an entirely different stitch. There's no confusion either as to which presser foot to use because each one is clearly marked and the LED tells you which one you need anytime you change to a new stitch. Sewing is fantastically easy and the result is like it was bought in the store. This was a terrific choice and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I can't wait to wake up in the morning and start sewing all over again.",4 "Great machine This Brother machine is everything that I'd hoped and more. The extra accessories that come with it including the wide quilt table made it easy to start quilting right out of the box. Ease of setup for the thread and bobbin are great time savers. I've had it for a couple months now and love it.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because of the needle change screw. It uses a flat head screwdriver in the throat area (very tight to get to) and tends to slip off the screw too much. Better design would make it perfect.",3 "Great sewing machine!! I'm not great at sewing but this machine is easy to us, and I love that I don't need to use the foot pedal!!!",4 "Brother sewing machine I love this machine. For the money...how can one go wrong. My biggest question is...how do they make any money given the complexity and quality of the machine...with such a low price. Had trouble with the thread tension but found a couple of tutorials on UTube that showed me what I was doing wrong.",4 "Great, with some flaws The instructions that came with the machine were not that great, can take a little bit of trail and error, and cannot take heavier fabric, or multiple layers well, it jammed up on 3 layers of mid-weight fleece.",3 "Great machine I used to sew a lot when I was younger, but just have not found the time. I gave my sewing machine away and finally decided to get one for the occasional time I need one. I looked at this one on-line and it got great reviews...and here is another one! This does everything you need for basic sewing...and beyond. I love mine!!!",4 "Great purchase for the money. My wife was replacing her old Singer and was very pleased that she did not have to go searching for cams to adjust the stiching... it is all digital in the Brother.",4 "Very nice scissors for lace work I'm making a wedding dress for my future daughter-in-law and bought these scissors to cut around the delicate lace motifs on the bodice. They are nice and sharp, and the small size and point allows me to get into tight places to cut that I couldn't do with regular dressmaker shears.",4 "Quality is A-1 I recently lost my last pair when I moved. I cannot live without these. They are not only perfect for sewing/embroidering but for every day occurances. I purchased 2 pair.",4 "we like them. we need scissors with sharp points to get into small places and these fit the bill very nicely. we will continue to use them.",3 "Great quality. All Gingher products I have used have been first rate, and last a long time beofre needing to be sharpened. I bought new because my daughter needed the old ones.",4 "Great sissosrs i was looking for sissors for a new sewing basket gift I was preparing for my granddaughter who is soon leaving the nest. They are perfect for clipping the threads and sized great for the basket.",3 "Great product These scissors are great to use right by your sewing machine and especially when doing any work by hand. I use them when smocking dresses. Gingher is a great brand and this price is the best out there.",4 "nice product/good price from Amazon I use these scissors for needlework. The weight is excellent and the points are sharp enough and small enough to snip small threads. This is a quality product. I always look at Amazon first for anything. The prices and quality of products are always dependable.",4 "Not for men I needed these scissors not for embroidery but for HO-scale fine modeling work. They are exactly what I wanted, except that because my thumb is a lot bigger than those of most ladies using the scissors for embroidery, to have any control I have to jam it into the loop so hard that it quickly becomes rather painful. The only solution I can think of is to cut the loop at the back and spread it open far enough to accommodate my thumb. It would be nice to have scissors like this available that are better suited for men.",2 "Excellent little scissors! Okay first thing I need to mention is that there are a couple errors in the description for this item. I suspected these were errors before purchasing the scissors, and was glad to see I was right. There is nothing gold plated on the handle of the scissors - they look just like the picture (shiny silver). Also, the metal tin they come in is silver, not gold as mentioned in the description. Since I do not like gold colored plating, I was happy with this description mistake.My mom had a pair of Ginghers growing up and when I recently got into sewing I looked around to see if technology had evolved since then. I found that Gingher scissors are still number one and so I purchased a pair ofGingher G-7 7-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shearsand these 4"" classic embroidery scissors. When I received my embroidery shears they were well packaged in a tiny tin. My first thought was ""oh no, these are so small they won't really be that useful!"" However, I was seriously wrong. While the scissors are fairly small (the 4"" refers to the length of the entire scissors, not just the blade), they are very sharp and have a fine tip which can even rip out threads to get things started for the seam ripper. They will easily cut through cord for piping and, while I wouldn't want to cut out an entire project with them, they can handle trimming several layers of fabric around an edge or corner. They have a precision that my dressmaker shears lack. One of the best features for me is that (assuming you use your right hand) they are ergonomically correct no matter which side you happen to pick them up from. The leather sheath is very useful and well crafted. You can feel the quality when you are holding the scissors, and can rest assured because Gingher backs up their products for life.In all, I use these scissors way more than I envisioned I would and am very pleased with the purchase. There is something about sewing with quality tools which makes the experience more enjoyable!",4 "Great Scissors Love these scissors. They are small enough to carry in my craft bag. And you can't go wrong with Gingher accessories.",3 "Quality You Can Feel One of the things I learned from years of loving kitchen gadgets is that the right tool, especially if it was high quality, can make all the difference. It can make the mundane tasks fun. Sewing has become much easier since I invested in good scissors. I own a few Gingher products, all are top notch. I reach for these less because I try to limit my hand sewing and myKnife Edge Thread Nippersare always near. When I do pick them up, they never disappoint.These have a very nice weight and are very sharp. They are perfect!",4 "Gingher scissors I use these scissors all the time. They are my favorites for whatever kindof sewing I am doing.",4 "gingher never fails. i've never had a bad product from gingher, and this pair of scissors are no exception. i already owned a pair of the classic stork scissors that i use for embroidery and seam ripping (really great for any fine detail work...) but i ordered these for a technical class and they have so far proved that they can stand up to much heavier duty tasks while still maintaining precision control. i'm sure that they will wear out eventually being used on unintended mediums, but i have a feeling they are going to last quite a while.",4 "Best ever This are by far the best small scissors I've ever owned. Even though I try and use them only for thread, I discovered that they are unbeatable for snipping around curves when sewing. If you want a great present for a seamstress, this is it!!",4 "A cut above the rest The Gingher G-4 4-Inch Classic Embroidery Scissors is so sharp, I cut myself just opening its presentation tin. Enough said.",4 "Gingher 4-Inch Embroidery Scissors These were given as a Christmas gift and are everything that was anticipated very good quality and service. Please note they are nice comfortable size for most users.",4 "Very Nice These scissors are very nice. They come with a little leather guard for the shears so they don't dull. They're small but very sturdy and sharp. I used them recently to cut very small fine details out of felt that I was using to create an applique. I was amazed at how well they got into tiny spots smaller than my pinkie nail and left such a clean edge. The applique ended up looking very professional.",4 "Great scissors Very sharp and small which is exactly what I needed for my project. These scissors are obviously well made so should last a long time.",4 "wool roving I have been looking locally for needle felting supplies -- no luck. I found what I wanted on-line. Thanks!",4 "jeweler picks The jeweler wax picks, polymer clay tools are everything I hoped they would be. They are a wonderful addition to my artist tool box. I am pleased to endorse this product and the sender. They arrived in a very timely manner without a hitch.",4 "Kinda neat. I got this for 1$ today. You put bulky harn inside the straws; use regular yarn on the outside & go around and around the straws; slide the clasp thing down and eventually off the straws; then keep lacing around the straws until its as long as you want.Can make up to 7wide straw somethings.... i'm thining belts, headbands, purse straps, edging, ect. Nothing too special, but fun for kids.Since the bulky thread never joins the inner thead it all slides around once the straws are done and its taken apart. You can pull back the outside & see the ""bone"" sttructure.Overal, it was worth my 1$ to play with... but I won't make too much other than belts with it.",3 "Great for an afternoon project for kids I just got the Knifty Knitter Straw loom. First of all I want to thank the people who made the instructions book. Is soo easy to understand and it comes in several languages! :) Great guys!This is amazing for an afternoon project for kids above 5 years old.So, if you are trying to introduce your kid to the knitting crafts Its better to start with this one than with the regular loom.The only thing that I thought was a little bit difficult was to open for the first time the holder of the straws.But I think its a very good product for begginers.",3 "Nice but... These seem like decent enough safety pins. They are good for general use and about the same size as the top one pictured.The item description is a bit misleading and needs more clarity however. It states ""Safety Pins #3 Bx/1440"". The numbers are not explained. Listed item weight is 5 lbs so I thought the safety pins were being sold by weight. What you receive are 1,440 safety pins, size number 3. It doesn't even weigh 2 lbs. Also it makes no mention that these safety pins are made in China. I half expected that to be the case, but it should be mentioned just the same. Knowing where something is made makes a big difference for some shoppers, especially those who want to support local business.",3 "Just Okay I was all excited to find a honey almond scent thinking it would smell so yummy!! I saw it on here, then I found it at the store so I bought it. Turns out, it actually smells a lot like shampoo. I've asked several others what they think of the scent and they all say it's like shampoo, too. So I'd say skip this one and find something else more pleasing and unique.",2 "yeah, but the length of the tape in each roll should be made explicit in the product description.",0 "does the job but got short on expectations The set looks nice but that's about it, has a good variety of sizes which is a plus, it will do the job but do not expect clean results. The heads of the punches were not totally round some were totally out of shape. Some punches have really pronounced nicks that will transfer to the metal, the punch block is in the small size but just OK. Need to keep them oiled all the time or they start rusting fast but that is normal. The wood block holds the punches but some holes are too small or big so the punches have the tendancy to fall, I needed to put paper to keep them in place. In my opinion, if you need this for serious work do yourself a favor and spend a little more and buy a good set.",1 "Good punch Go this as a cheaper alternative to replace my dead Swingline. This claims 30 sheets versus 20 on the Swingline. It does feel slightly more powerful, but I might just be imagining that. I never punch more than 15 sheets at a time anyway, because overfeeding is the easiest way to kill these things. The only reason it's not 5 stars for me is because it's much more noisy than the Swingline, which says something, as all these things are pretty loud, in my experience.",3 "Great Price, delivered on time I shopped several locations looking for an electric hole punch that was under $100. Couldn't believe the great price on this hole punch. So far so good, it functions as it should. Delivery was quick. I am pleased and would recommend this item to anyone who needs an electric punch.",4 "punch This electric paper punch is somewhat slow on small batches of paper, but is a time-saver on larger stacks. I use it numerous times daily, and it is sturdy enough to do the job for which it was purchased.",3 "Electric hole punch I bought this electric hole punch machine to use in my classroom. So far it has worked perfectly. It will take quite a few pages at one time. My only complaint is that it's a little noisy.",3 "Too noisyat first too noisy I can't believe that people said that it was a little noisy. I punched my first piece of paper and it was sooooooooooooooooooooooo loud. It was only one piece of paper it didn't even have to work hard. I'm not sure the noise level is worth the savings on effort in hole punching.Since using this for a couple of weeks the loud noise has quited down greatly! I am now very pleased. So just don't give up on it like I did!!!",3 "Two hole, Three hole punch Great product if you work in the Medical field. We are always needing to punch 2 holes instead of 3 and this does both. I would reecommend to anyone.",4 "Met my expectations I am pretty happy with this product. It punches a big stack at a time; you do have to be careful though if you are trying to punch handouts that are stapled because if you put too much paper at one time it will get stuck . This is a minor issue. I use it on a daily basis and have had this device for a month now and that only happened once. I will definitely recommend it to Amazon customers.",4 "Incredible price for a reliable product!! I got this for someone as a gift - someone who had to shuffle a lot of papers. This has eased his paper-shuffling quite a bit. It's extremely quiet and easy to use. There's not much else I can say about a hole punch...",4 "Two and Three Hole Punch The best feature of this is that you can change from a two hole punch to a three hold punch. It does make a little bit of noise, but it is well worth the price and a lot easier on the hands than manual hole punchers.",4 "Very satisfied!!! It is perfect! Punching is done clearly with reasonable noise. We can choose the number of holes, 2 holes or 3 holes. Especially, the support for papers is so convenient!",4 "Made in China Turned it on for the very first time, put the very first piece of paper in and pressed Punch. It punched the paper, but then it didn't turn off. It just kept on going. It's unplugged now waiting for a return label.",0 "Happiness is my Sparco electric hole punch from Amazon.com I am absolutely thrilled with my Sparco electric 3 hole puncher. I never knew how much I missed it until I came to a company where all holes were punched by hand. OMG, it was awful. I decided to take the bull by the horns, and buy the very needed electric hole punch all by myself. I did just that, and when it arrived, once again it made all the difference in my work. In my business, I have to punch holes in 40 page reports all of the time. To hand punch those papers, was an absolute nightmare. I cannot begin to tell anyone how much the Sparco Electric Hole Punch saved my life, my psyche, and hours of time that otherwise would have been spent punching one page at a time with the manual hole punch. My co workers are also thrilled, so please know that this was a win win purchase, and one of the best I have ever done. Thanks, Amazon and Sparco. You made my year !!",4 "My students love to use the hole puncher. The students in my class love to take turns punching holes in their school work. Easy to use and student proof.",4 "Quit I found this machine convenient and effective for about 3 weeks. It simply stopped working, no action at all when button is pushed, and I cannot determine the cause.",1 "AMAZING!!! I can hole punch 30 sheets at a time now, which is great when you're a tutor.It's big but worth the space when it saves so much time.",4 "Great product - 1 minor flaw but still worth it (see fix below) IGNORE LOW RATINGS - This hole punch has a small defect; when you push the ""Punch"" button, it can stick sometimes, (which is why some people have a problem with it not shutting off) just wiggle the button a little and it will pop up again. Seriously, it's that easy.I've owned this for about a year so far. I don't regret buying this electric punch, it's very easy to switch from 2 to 3 hole punch, hasn't jammed on me yet, and the paper guide is helpful. I file things in both 2 and 3 hole punches all the time, I like that it is easy to switch, however, it'd be great if there was an indicator on the front, the switch is behind the paper guide and sometimes I forget which setting it is on and punch a paper incorrectly.If they added an indicator in the front and fixed the button issue, this would be perfect.",3 "Electric punch Punch received in 4 days, works well is convenient and is operating fine. Good price compared to in store prices at office max and office depot",3 "electric hole punch I work from home for a law office and generate a lot of paper. Punching holes in documents for filing over many years has contributed to medical problems in my arm and wrist. This product does the work for me. The base has rubber feet that prevent the unit from moving when being used. It's fast, it's easy, and the cost for a combo punch (2 and 3 holes) was the best I found anywhere.",4 "Don't overfeed it! From my wife, who bought the machine: I use it at work because I have so many handouts for my students and I have them keep everything in a 3 ring binder. I've accidentally put in more than 30 pages and the machine goes nuts - it won't stop punching holes, and I have to unplug it and let it reset itself. The kids get a good laugh from that. Otherwise, it's doing its job well.",3 "WON'T TURN OFF This machine worked for 3 weeks pretty well, and then it would start ""hanging"". It would punch holes, and then not turn off on its own, making loud noise for several minutes, requiring an unplug, which is very very much a hassle. This ruins its efficiency, and occurs about every 3rd or 5th time I go to punch holes, on average. Note, this is not with overfeeding. This is with 1 or 3 sheets of paper. I try pushing the forward button or the back button, or both, or tapping the machine. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I shouldn't have to bang it to turn it off, and I shouldn't have to unplug it to stop the holepunching each time. I would like a refund if possible. Also, I did a search for SPARCO, which is the company that makes it, and it is nowhere on the internet. I was able to find SPRichards, which is the parent company, but there is NO CUSTOMER SERVICE or SUPPORT. Very Frustrating - you buy something to help with efficiency and it ends up making you less efficient and more frustrated. In the time it takes me to go unplug it each time, I could just punch the papers by hand and pocket the 50 bucks. I do not recommend this, and I think returning it is going to be more of a hassle than just throwing it away and going with a different brand product. So, don't waste your money on this.",1 "Good deal Item works as expected. A little noisy, but not more than I thought. Actually arrived the day before tracking said, about 3 days after I ordered it, and I live in the sticks, man.",3 "Would not release the paper once punched I probably got the one defective machine on the planet, but this thing would not let go of the paper once I punched it. There was a lot of tugging and frustration involved in the hole-punching process.It didn't help that when I took this out of the box a few pieces of punched paper fell out, indicating that this had been tried and used before. I hope the seller damages this thing out and stops sending it to people.",0 "3 hole punch Works great. I use it constantly in my classroom. It is a bit noisy but not too bad. Thanks for a great sale.",4 "Awesome!!!!! Super quick delivery, wonderful product, I'm a teacher and absolutely live it! I've recently started looking for other products from thus company because I am so pleased .",4 "Best Hole Puncher on the market! I am an author and have to punch many pages in one sitting and have been through various other hole punchers and they all broke or could only punch a few pages which is very time consuming. This hole punch can easily take 20+ pages at one push of a button and I can get an entire stack of paperwork completed in a few minutes or seconds sometimes! This has made my life much simpler! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!",4 "works great Using at the office - works as well as punches I have purchased for three times the price.",4 "Worth the Noise Too Overall it seems to do the job expected. I haven't had a major issues with it yet but one thing is the amount of noise that it makes when punching the holes. At work we had a similar product and it wasn't nearly as loud. Maybe after being used a little bit more and ""breaking it in"" the amount of noise will decrease slightly. But otherwise, an outstanding product.",3 "Not what I expected Be aware that 4 of the 20 patterns in this collection must be sewn on white fabric in order to get the red, white and blue effect. This fact is only revealed on the instruction page buried deep inside the sealed plastic packaging. It may not be a big deal to some, but it severely limits my use of these patterns. I would not have purchased this product if I had known.",2 "Finally found where to shop online for fast shipment & great products! After major online searching decided to give Amazon a try when locating what I was looking for at the price I wanted to spend. Very happy with product offered and the speedy shipment from time order was placed to delivery at my front door.This embroidery card is everything I had hoped for and more. Just place card in slot and tada! Very easy to understand instructions and product was new as described. Great all around experience. Thank you Amazon :)",4 "Embroidery Design Card Everything we wanted. Put the card in the Brother Embroidery Machine, and it made AWESOME embroideries of Patriotic Themes. Price was MORE than right, too. Recommend this to all sewing enthusiasts!",4 "disappointment I felt like I was robbed because the dollar store has nice threads for less.",0 "Very Disappointing! They send you 3 boxes of the 64 piece set. You do not get additional colors by ordering the larger set. There is very little thread on cardboard spools. Do not waste your money!",0 "You get what you pay for It was not what I was expecting. The thread is on cardboard spools and metal bobbins. It does not look like there is much there either. I should have read between the lines and what should I expect for the cost.",1 "The holding case was not as pictured. The kits are not neatly layed out as the image showed. The spools and bobbins were crammed in 3 small boxes layered on one another.",1 "Wasted thread Hated the quality of these sewing threads. While the color selection was great, it doesn't help if you can't use it! Never again.",0 "Cheap, but cheap. While I appreciate the variety for the price, the thread is wound on little cardboard rolls. It just feels cheap. I hope the thread stands up to wear and tear. But this is a good example of getting what I paid for, and since I couldn't find what I really wanted available anywhere for a reasonable price, then I am satisfied with my purchase.",1 "Quilt stencil I ordered a border quilt stencil based on the design shown. The stencil I received was not the same as the one I ordered. I have found the same stencil for less than half of what I paid and it is also currently priced on Amazon at $2.96 - I paid $6.75. Not exactly a good experience. Got the wrong item and got screwed on the price.",0 "What Size Did They Say? Will this crank fit my Grandfather clock? Clockworks, for example, sells these ""Grandfather Cranks"" in 5 different sizes. Anyway, it would be nice if this key would fit mine, but I don't think I or anyone should order it until they advertise the size.",0 "Damaged, Dirty Products When I received the items I ordered it was obvious they had been stepped on. Dusty/dirty shoe prints were visible. Both mats were bent, leaving a visible crease. The corners were bent to the point of looking rounded. I cannot use these mats for the reason I purchased them as I will not mount photos in mats that are dirty and bent. Since it cost more for shipping then what I paid for the actual items, it was more cost effective for me to throw them away then ship them back for a refund. What a waste of time and money!",0 "Great selection at great price As other reviewers have stated, these buttons are a very nice selection of size and color. I bought them to use for crafting and sewing projects with my 4.5 year old son and his littler sister.Before making this purchase, I checked out the bags o' buttons at our local large sewing store. Button for button, those offered here were almost a third of the price even with shipping. In other words, these are an excellent price with a very good selection. I would say if you want a more specific selection of buttons, go to your large local sewing center, but if you just need a large quantity with nice color and size variation, then these would be perfect for you.Added bonus: they arrived very quickly-- I think within 4 days of placing my order. They also came with a nice note that made me want to support them as a reputation and quality-conscious family-owned business.",4 "Button button, whos got the button ? This is a great assortment of round plastic buttons. For a pound's worth there are at least 400 buttons in this bucket which are perfect for everyday crafting and kids projects. There are mainly black colored buttons and none of them are fancy shaped but this does the job if you need odd shapes for sewing kits and otherwise. Very good deal & I would buy this again. ( its a choking hazard with the 1/4 inch buttons and smaller so its not suitable for younger ages in crafts ) 5 stars on this bucket of buttons.",4 "Buttons Galore! Great Customer Service! I was very impressed with this company and the product I received. The button bucket had a large assortment of different colored buttons and various sizes and shapes. I will be using these for scrapbooking. As for the company, they were quick in getting the buttons to me. I ordered on March 1 and received them on March 5. I did NOT pay for faster shipping. I also found them to be very responsive because Amazon showed my delivery could arrive as late as March 23 and I was concerned about that and sent an e-mail asking about this and received a response within 2 hours from the company reassuring me that I should expect my buttons that day. Very impressive customer service.",4 "I wish I could give it 0 stars. Do not waste your money! I design, make, and sell jewelry for a living. Some of the jewelry I make is crocheted, requiring a button to be used as part of the clasp. I purchased this item thinking I'd have a nice supply of miscellaneous buttons to use for clasps.Boy, was I wrong.Most of the buttons I received were filthy. Many were scratched up and had chips missing from them, showing signs of obvious wear. I even received several that had BRAND NAMES on them. If I had used a button with a brand name on it for any of my jewelry pieces, I'd have been putting myself in a position to be sued for copyright infringement, along with other trademark-related crimes.After sorting through the buttons, my hands were so covered in dust, dirt, and filth from the buttons themselves, I had to scrub them with soap and hot water. I promptly placed all the buttons back into the bucket and hit up a customer service representative to set up a return. I was disgusted that Amazon would send out such a disgusting product (as my order WAS through Amazon directly). Thankfully, the customer service rep handled the situation very well. I wouldn't recommend wasting your money if you want to actually use these in crafting apparel or jewelry. Or if you plan on receiving new buttons. Or clean buttons. Or anything of even marginal quality.",0 "great Great assortment overall, especially for the price. Would of liked a few less black buttons and more colored ones instead but they are all being used. Made a few crafts so far and have gotten lots of compliments. Will likely order more.",4 "Just what I was looking for I am a beginning knitter and I just needed an assortment of colorful buttons for scarves and flowers that I make. These fit the bill perfectly. It is a lot of buttons, brightly colored and different shapes. Considering the cost of buttons at Hobby Lobby and sewing stores, these are a bargain. I am happy!",4 "Fabulous!! I'm not sure why people are complaining about these buttons. They are vintage, which almost 100% of the time means they have been used during their existence in the last several decades. Yes, some of them have thread in the holes where they have been removed from garments. Yes, a few are dirty. The clothing is set to be reused as rags or recycled for some use. The buttons are removed as part of that process. If you are having fits that the sellers should clean and sort all these buttons, you're simply begging for the price to be increased. Just buy them, accept what they are and enjoy them OR buy new buttons and stop worrying about these.Mine were a great assortment of colors and sizes. I'm 100% satisfied. I highly recommend them.",4 "Not as pretty as on the picture I did not like the buttons. They were not very colorful, and most of the buttons were very small instead of mixed sizes.",0 "Exactly what I ordered Buttons that I ordered were exactly what I was looking for and they arrived fast! Perfect experience. The colors were a match from the color pictured on Amazon also. That's hard to find. Thank you",4 "Didn't like what i got I did not like the buttons much. It was very hard to find the pairs. Also some of the buttons were broken and some were dirty. I might be able to use only less than 1/3 of the buttons.",1 "So many awesome buttons!! I'm thrilled with these buttons. There was a huge variety of color, shape, size and design, yet still plenty of pairs, sets, etc. My son and I had so much fun just sorting these buttons, I've only used a few so far, but since my boys are always losing buttons, I'm sure I'll be using more soon.",4 "Must have for keeping kids busy!! Great deal in buttons! My two year old loves to glue these on paper plates. All you need is a paper plate, some glue and this bag, which is HUGE, by the way! So much fun!",4 "Very satisfied with purchase Very satisfied with my purchase. A good variety of vintage and new style buttons. I will enjoy using the buttons with my craft projects.",4 "Happy Customer This is a great mix of high quality buttons. Lots of sizes, weights, and colors. We are using them as a reward system for my children at home. They love sifting through the buttons to pick which ones they want.",4 "Such a variety There are so many cute buttons to choose from. I'm a huge arts and crafts girl and these make the possibilities endless.",4 "Happy with bucket of buttons I am really happy with the Bucket of Buttons I received. There was a big variety of sizes and colors. Just what I wanted for my projects.",4 "Great! These buttons arrived very fast and are exactly what I was looking for. There is a great mix of buttons and they all are different sizes and colors. Love them!",4 "Wonderful Selection of Buttons! This bucket of buttons that I have received had EVERY color you could imagine in it! A variety of styles and shapes! :) I would definetely recommend this bucket of buttons for any crafter!",4 "Great! Love love love this! The bucket came packed with a huge variety of colors and sizes. If you need a pile of buttons for your crafty stuff this is the one.",4 "I didn't know buttons were toys! I am very pleased with this selection of buttons. I have been sorting them for several hours. Nice variety and only 3 that didn't have a mate. Packaged well and arrived swiftly. Nice little note from the company as well. All in all, I will buy more from them.",4 "Colorful! These buttons are VERY useful to me. I love the variety of colorful buttons, and I also love that there are at least 2 of each type of button.",4 "Don't waste your money!!! The buttons arrived quickly but the selection was horrible. The buttons were dirty, several were broken, and they definitely were not colorful. Don't waste your money on these - I wish that I hadn't.",0 "Just what I wanted! These buttons were just what I wanted, and arrived just as described in the description. I counted them when I first got them, but I can't remember how many there were. I'm very sure that it was well over 700 buttons in my bucket. I received buttons of various colors. There were no single buttons, every button had a pair or group. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a lot of buttons for whatever reason. When I need more buttons I will order these again.",4 "Good variety! These buttons had a great variety and they worked perfect for our weekend crafts! I will definately be purchasing more when I run out!",4 "Not exactly what I expected By looking at the picture, I assumed there were more colors, and larger sizes, but I was wrong, and can't use them for what I had in mind.",2 "as described just as it looks great!!!! Fast ship, just as described I would get this again if I had to for sure",4 "Great quantity & variety for the price bought these for my daughter's pre-school - price is best I found for this quantity of buttonsalso - lots of different typesgreat for arts and crafts",4 "Great assortment! Buttons were as pictured in description. Great variety in size and color! Also very clean lot! I would recommend these to any craft person as a good value.",4 "GREAT FIND This was a great idea compared to buying just a few buttons here and there. Buttons were nice, and alot of colors and sizes,",4 "Creative mess making... My 1 year old son has really enjoyed these paints. What a great variety of vibrant colors. Perfect for finger painting. He gets the paint all over his hands, arms, face and hair and it washes right off. I will absolutely be purchasing another set when these run out.",4 "Excellent Value I purchased this pack of Tempera paint in April of 2010 for our church's sunday school program, and the last bit of the last bottle (the tan was the last survivor) just was used up last week. Michelangelo didn't use Tempera paint for darn good reason, by nature the stuff tends to be a bit on the goopey, occasionally-globby side, and this was really no exception. Wasn't too bad, though, the coverage was good, and the colours were good and bright.Overall, the kids really loved the stuff and the teachers were pleased with both the cost and the ready-mix bottles (as compared to mixing your own from powder) so I'll likely be ordering another round of it here in the next week or so. For the price, it's a darn good value.",4 "Great paint My little boy loves to paint and the little packs of Crayola paint was getting too expensive, so I looked into a cheaper alternative and found Prang 16 ounce bottles. The paint is thick, dries completely and cleans up easily. Great buy!",4 "only good for paper, peels off everything else as soon as it dries. Only good for paper, peels off everything else as soon as it dries. If you are looking to paint on anything other than very porous paper do not buy.This is definitely NOT the same as the stuff we had in school. Purchased to use for a temporary window mural, but it peeled as soon as it started drying. It will stick if you apply hairspray to the glass but is transparent and comes off the instant anything touches it and forget applying a second coat or painting anywhere near finished areas such as outlines or a different color as the dry parts will immediately peel off if you so much as look at them the wrong way.If your looking for REAL tempera paint for anything other than porous paper this ain't it. The real stuff has been known to stay put for centuries this stuff comes off darn near everything you put it on almost as soon as it dries.As for overall value with shipping it was almost $50 for the set, a trip to the nearby ""Walywurld"" and you can get the same paint for maybe $20.",1 "Really godd quality, super easy clean-up I do craft projects with acrylic paint and these are just the same consistency, only you can quickly wipe off most of the accidents with just water or a damp wash cloth with a little handsoap. So much easier to clean up than his finger-paints, or washable markers and crayons. I got the Melissa and Doug brushes and spill proof paint cups and those are great too. Tip: instead of paper, cut open an old cereal box and tape it down in front of their booster or on the high chair tray. My 22 month old really gobs on the paint and the cardboard doesn't get soggy and tear like paper.",4 "GREAT COLORS Goes perfect with the Melissa and Doug containers. One of each color for the containers. Perfect! And reasonably priced too.",4 "Value for Money! Happy with my purchase. I bought these for my 3 children to use at home. The bottles are a good size and there are plenty of colours to meet their artistic needs. In comparison to what I found in stores, the value for money was very good.",4 "Good But Could Be Better I bought this set for my preschool class. The paints work fine but they are a little ""globby"". The paint isn't the best quality but when it is mixed with dish soap (to help get paint out of clothes) it is fine. I would probably buy it again just because it was cheaper.",2 "What a deal These paints are fantastic and a great deal. We use them in our classroom and they clean up well and we love the vivid colors.",4 "Awsome My daughter loves these and they work well. No issues at all. If you are needing some supplies that will keep your kiddo having fun and a bit messy, these are the ticket.",4 "GREAT set! Love this set, it has all the colors you could possibly need. We used these for an Art Night at teh YMCA and they worked great. The kids had fun and it was easy to use, easy to clean up. Definitely a great set and we'll probably buy it again when we run out!",4 "Great paint for little ones I have a 3 year old who needs lots of paint...and this works out just perfect for the prize. We use it with the No-Spill Paint Cups & Brushes Assortment from Amazon.",4 "Awesome! Lots and lots of colors. Brilliant and bright. A color for every subject. Generous sized bottles. My students loved them!",4 "great value We go through a lot of paint and I'm so glad I found this product! It's so much more reasonably priced than what I was buying before and the color selection is wonderful. It also cleans up really easy. I am very happy with this purchase! My 4 year old loves them as well.",4 "So so paint for the cost This paint is a bit thick. I did add a drop of dish soap to make it more washable and when I put it into smaller containers for the kids I added a little water and that helped. It's pretty but just so thick.",2 "Good deal This paint will more then likely last a class of kids for at least a month or two. it will last my granddaughter at least a year. Great quantity, quality and value.",4 "Too big I was actually looking for containers about half this size but was unable to locate it. Given to my grandchildren for Christmas and it becomes more work for their mother to find smaller containers for them.",4 "Love, love, love They have lasted a long time for our home use! I’m impressed how washable the pain is on walls, floors, and clothing. All of which my son felt the need to paint! Great product and will buy again when these run out!",4 "Awsome I am so glad that I found this. We have enough paint to last at least 2 years. I would say this is the same qaulity as the Crayola paint I was buying before. The price is very good.",4 "love these paints brilliant colors, easy to clean up and last forever. I use this paint for art therapy on a regular basis and feel like the paint never runs out. Just got a new order for my second job.",4 "Not washable! My bad. I was thinking this was comparable to Crayola's tempera paint, which IS washable. The paint is great, nice colors, but we got a little on clothing and can't get it out completely. I'd still recommend this paint, just be sure your little one wears a smock.",3 "Good paint for kids This paint is definitely a good buy. Not too expensive. Washes easily. Isn't globby or watery. There's nothing particularly special about it, but for my kids to use on their easel - it's perfect. Lots of colors, bright and thick enough to use for other projects, too. I'll buy it again when we run out - which won't be any time soon because these are nice big bottles! :)",4 "Great Priced Product! This is a great piced product. Just a hint for little ones...to make this paint washable just mix with a dab of dish soap.",4 "Great buy Love this, my daughter got a paint easel for Christmas, thought this would be a good investment. The colors are vibrant, really good purchase!",4 "Wonderful Paint! I bought this as a present for my 3 year old for Christmas. The paint is great quality, very bright, the right texture, and there is TONS of it for the price. We have used it to paint construction paper, a woven basket, salt dough christmas ornaments, and Christmas present boxes. It dries relatively fast and remains vibrant. Great product!",4 "My little girl loved it! Best gift ever for my little girl. I was tried of buying the 2oz paints because she loves to paint and they always ran out very fast. Now she has been paniting all week and still have lots of panit will so buy again.",4 "very pleased love these backs, very comfortable, my ears are pierced multiple times and these backs don't rub against each other like regular backs do. I also used them on my 4 year old granddaughter who kept losing earrings and backs, she hasn't lost anything since. Only drawback is they are very small which makess them kind of hard to put on, so I just have my husband help me.",4 "great travel sized palette! I LOVE these cute little ceramic palettes! I saw my teacher with hers in class and i just had to have one! Great little things to give as gifts too! :)",4 "great little palette! I purchased this palette to use with my Genesis heat set oil paints...it works great! I LOVE that it has a cover and it's small size...I keep it on my work bench to use when I paint my work...my paint stays fresh and does not get dust in it! It would be great for use in my pochade box as well...as it it is so compact and tiny! A really great item!!",4 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "good memory card This is a good memory card, it is also my first experience using my embroidery machine and it works very well, too bad there aren't many choices of memory cards for pes.enjoy",4 "Excellent product Bought to make banners for my sons youth football team to break through at the beginning of their games. Good quality.",4 "Excellent product Bought to make banners for my sons youth football team to break through at the beginning of their games. Good quality.",4 "Great project I I purchased this product to make a quilt for my daughter, a backpacker and hiking enthusiest. The quilt is still in process, but the embroideries have turned out just as I wanted. There are many ways to combine and edit the different embroideries.",4 "These work GREAT! I initially feared that these safety backs would be too rigid to fit different diameter wires, etc, but they are flexible enough to work on all earrings that I have tried them on. I have not had any fall off either. I would highly recommend them!",4 "A Must Have for Earrings! I have lost way too many earrings. If you buy any good earrings these days, there are safety backs included.Unfortunately, all my older earrings don't have these on them. So I want to put them on all earrings and not worry about losing any more.There are enough in this pack to keep all my earrings safe. They go on easy but stay put.Well worth their price in keeping my earrings as a pair.",4 "Perfect Haven't had a single issue with my earring falling off which I got theseFits perfectly on my earring, but they're tiny and clear so its a good thing that you get about 288 of then in a bag else if you drop one you might not get it back",4 "I bought these because it had some of the best reviews but the holes are way to small for my earrings. And I don't wear huge or even large earrings so I was disappointed to say the least. I can still use them but it is a super tight fit (really hard to get them on the posts) and just not worth the hassle. For tiny posts I guess they would be great - but I'd never seen such tiny posts.",1 "This is so much fun I bought the tempera cakes for my 2 years old son and he just loves these. The color is completely washable, does not smell, and it is very easy to paint on paper. I recommend this item for all the people that would like to introduce the art world to their children.",4 "Tee Shirts :) No more wrestling with the iron for half an hour trying to get the transfer right. This is the best little press. We all run around with pictures of the kids greatest feats on our chests, sports bags, go to grandmas packs. Easy to use. Got a question? Call Geo Knight, question answered great folks.",4 "Simplicity Design Card Once again, Amazon comes through. The card is exactly what my wife wanted, and does exactly what it's supposed to do. I must say that EVERY experience with Amazon has been the same...quality service, quality products, quality prices. Thanks for doin' it again, Amazon!!!",4 "Springtime Embroidery Design Card I believed it would work in my machine.It has PE-180D on their summary. I was afraid to open it when it arrived , it looked to large. It was for a 5 x 7 sewing field, PE-180D machine uses 4 x 4. It would have been an excellent item if fit my machine.Springtime Embroidery Design Memory Card by Simplicity",3 "Satisfied! When I received this product, I was very surprised @ it's beauty. First of all, they arrived very early and well packaged. The stoned were lots. I have made lots of jewelry from them. Good delivery and authentic product....will surely re-purchase next time.",4 "Wonderful I love my journal! It's a lovely and soon to be treasured book. Shipping was appropriate, quick, and easy. I had absolutely no problems, and I'm very happy with the product I received. I did order it thinking I would get the picture - i.e., lines on the cover, and the one I got has a circle design, but I love it.",4 "Cannot afford the S&H!!! I always liked to purchase Hammermill as I understood it to be a nice, friendly planet-friendly product by using recycled papers from the dumps of our counrty or someone's country and I was willing to pay and preserve our Earth as we only have this one, and I do NOT care what you Rocket Scientists clain about inhabiting another planet someday...it will NEVER happen, so, let's save what we have and take as many but our resourses to good use and re-use.BUT! There's always a but, in the soup, I ordered a few packages, and ohmigod the shipping I can never do this again...I thought that 20 pounds ould be heavy but, I have never paid so much for a delivery of $18.00 so that's the end of mail-out paper buying, as I just bought three reams of H.P Quality Copy / print paper at WAL-MART for $3.59 ea. with NO S&H.;Thanks Frank Wal!Well, I had the same experience buying three ""string-instrument chord books which are very thin and pocket sized for a few bucks each and they usually costs $5.95 ea., but he seller would NOT combine them into one box and save me the money, but he said:""There's nothing I can do, Amazon sets the S&H; rate at $3.99 per item.Well, BS, as I would have sent the three educational pocket books and sent them by ""U.S.P.S. Media Mail and reimburse the buyer the $7.98 extrain the Shipping package as that is what I do anyway, as I am NOT EVER going to ""P~R~O~F~I~T~E~E~R"", on anyone I sell to!!!I announce in any place that I sell that the over charge of S&H; money is returned to the buyer as the Shipping money (allowance) is for the purpose of delivery of their item(s) to their home for the cost that I paid for the delivery, and that is it, I don't care if Amazon (or anyone, for that matter )gave me a hunderd $$$$ for delivering 25 of these li'l books to anyone...can you imagine the GALL!???But a ram of paper ????? $18.00+ is way too much...way too much for associates to do to each other!Rick of ""Fourstrings""",2 "Thin, not very good quality paper It is nice to find inexpensive A4 size paper. The quality is mediocre. I buy A4 size to submit printed documents and manuscripts internationally. The low quality of this paper may not give a good impression.This is normal cheap bulk office paper in A4 size.",1 "They cannot pick stock I ordered some paper 8 1/2 x 11 and got 1 8/1/2 by 11 and two 11 x 14. I cannot believe it is that difficult to match paper size. Very disappointed and dont have the time to return this. If I am given two reams of 8.5x 11 I will be fine but will no longer order paper from this outlet.",0 "AWKWARD SIZE!! BE AWARE! I ordered this blindly thinking the top rated/selling paper would be your standard 8.5x11 size... WRONG. The paper is longer than 11" meaning I get to trim each thing I print. I truly haven't seen a paper this size before and will not be purchasing this again.",0 "A4 Paper The paper came not too long after I placed the order. It was brand new still with the packaging as I had expected",3 "This item is Only For International users. This item did not match US regular size of print paper, but if you feel comfortable to use this item, that is fine.",3 "How hard is it to find A4 paper in the US? Extremely tough, as I figured out. A4 is not available in large office stores, and OfficeMax and OfficeDepot offered a similar item through their online stores - but - for TRIPLE price.This item is a bargain, and with excellent quality. Paper is very white with good thickness. I tried it on color inkjet and laser printers, it's perfect.",4 "Fantastic. Thank you Product arrived as specified and promptly. A4 is hard to find. This was a great product at a fantastic price. Will use again. Thanks.",4 "A4 international paper I'm most grateful that this company is selling this size paper used by the world all over especially for submission of academic work;",4 "It is paper... who reviews paper? Apparently, I review paper. Works fine for our day-to-day needs and getting it delivered, saving a trip to an office store, is the icing on the cake.Ultimately, it is paper. And that is all that it needs to be.",4 "Great Deal for A4 Paper- $6.68 with PRIME After reading many of the reviews including one where the person didn't know the difference between A4 and Letter, I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. It's paper people! Multi-purpose 20lb is not thick and 96 is pretty bright. We needed this to print international documents and it works great. As for the packaging, mine was delivered in mint condition.If you are looking for good A4 paper at a great price, then this is your best choice on Amazon.Did you know that the height-to-width ration of all ISO A paper is the square root of √2 (1.4142:1 ?",4 "a4! it's paper, and it works. if it wasn't for this paper there wouldn't be any a4 paper to buy at all. considering this, it is fairly priced. the actual paper isn't anything special - just good normal paper.",4 "Not sure about this Although the quality of the printed work it's fine I always get paper jams. Something that never happened before. Then again I have an HP printer and sometimes these things are so picky and sensitive. But still as far as quality goes, better than expected.",3 "It seems boring to be reviewing paper... To put it simply...doesn't jam up, doesn't look bad or feel cheap like some papers.But the most important part? Prime shipping on a product that is EXTREMELY hard to find in person while living in the U.S.. A4 is the standard size paper internationally. If you are dealing with international business agreements, especially Asia, then I would suggest keeping at least one ream on hand. You never know.",4 "Low quality This paper is too thin, but it is enough for my use.I live in USA and it is very difficult to find A4 format. It would be nice if amazon offer a A4 format with a better quality.",2 "Poor Quality I received the packet and it is of the poorest quality. I ordered it for printing my offical documents and keeping for long term. This is a waste of money. i did not use even a single paper our of the ream. Paper is too thin. Also the picture of item displayed on amazon does not match with the item shipped. I would never recommend it to anyone for any kind of use.",0 "ok product with reasonable price compared to other products, this one's price is a bit lower, but you have to admit that the paper quality is not high-end. i mean it's not super thick or smooth or gross. but for family use, i think it's a reasonable price choice. usually, i print coupons, recipes, personal documents with this, so i'm fine. but for business use, you might want to look for more decent ones.",3 "good this is a good production and the price are not so expancive. the shipped speed is fast than i manage.",4 "Very good paper, totally wrong size. My bad! I wanted paper for my printer, and didn't see this (very good, well priced) paper is A4 size! Oy! I am keeping it for notes though, it is very good and I don't want to waste it. Check the size! Letter is not the same as A4 :)",4 "DIN A 4 paper The paper I needed would cost on a regular distribution site about 5 times as much, just because it comes from Germany. This way, I received it from the US and it was just perfect.",4 "Paper is good but very poor packaging Nothing wrong with the paper. However, Amazon did not take good care of packaging it as it came ripped open with a few pages damaged. Thankfully, I can still use most of it.",4 "Perfect. Fantastic service. Brilliant product, exactly what I ordered and wanted. I thought it was hard to get A4 paper, not anymore. Many thanks",4 "excellent paper It is an international A4 paper format. It arrived at my address very soon. I am using this paper for printing various documents and certificates at the international level.",4 "It's paper - what do you expect? :) You'd think the US would be up with the play on international standards and that you'd be able to find A4 paper reasonably easily. Not so. But still, with lots of horribly over-priced options out there, this one was only mildly silly on price (I could have imported it for the same price, but it would have taken a lot longer) and it arrived very quickly.",3 "Arrived opened like as if it was used by someone It's a first time in my life I received a pack of used paper. It arrived faster than expected and is an okay a4 paper. I wish it was new though. I paid about ten backs for a pack of paper that arrived torn completely open and some paper was jammed. It was completely clear it is not a shipping or packing problem.",0 "It's available, but not great It is very difficult to obtain A4 paper, and this is about the only I found. but the quality is poor and the paper is very thin. It jams the printer and makes it take in multiple pages. What should have been a simple printing job took forever, but if you're the only choice.....",2 "Not as good as I'd expected It says 99.9% jam free, but I had several sheets jam on me and ruin my document, so wastage and frustration there. More like 90% jam free. It also seems thinner than it should be for it's purpose. I'd recommend buying a slightly heavier weight if there's one available.",2 "A4 FTW! Wait, Amazon sells A4 paper at a reasonable price?! Epic win!This paper is nice quality 96 bright, similar to US Letter paper you'd get for a similar price and considerably nicer than the $3-4 bargain stuff. Considering how hard it is to find A4 in the US, this paper is a steal if you have any use for A4, or even just to annoy people by having documents that don't fit in the stack.The other reviewer who mentioned the extortionate prices others get for A4 is right--I understand paying a couple dollars more because it's non-standard, but most places that sell A4 in the US charge a fortune for it. Thanks, Amazon!",4 "This is NOT 8.5 x 11 (Be Careful) This is A4 size paper -- NOT 8.5 x 11 -- which measures more like 8.5 x 12!!!I did an Amazon search for 8.5 x 11, but this size got thrown in the search and I didn't notice it until AFTER I had made my purchase.Anyway, pay attention to the paper size.4 Stars because it's nice paper even if I can't use it.",3 "Only A4 size available to buy Well first of all i was glad that i could even buy a A4 size paper here in US. The price was not that bad as well. Only bad thing that i experienced was that the cover of the papers came all torn. I only needed few sheets of papers to print some documents that i needed to send abroad so this was an excellent overall buy at the price i paid.",3 "Easy-trim for use with Ravensburger Mandala toys Ravensburger mandalas require A4 width paper, but each set only comes with 10 sheets. A ream of this trims square with only one cut and will keep a kiddo drawing and coloring for a LONG time! I trim 50 sheets at a time and store in zippered gallon bags.",4 "Purchase Review The paper is fine for my Dell 962 printer. However, I ordered the incorrect size. I thought I was ordering standard letter size paper and it is not.",3 "printer paper very good did not bunch up or slip. nice clear job of printing. will reorder this brand again when needed.",3 "Paper Review Just the basic quality. Would not recommend it on your laser printer. Got stuck all the time and it was a nightmare. Stick to buying good quality paper for all your requirements.",1 "A4 Paper This was perfect for my needs. Not sure why, but the US paper size (8 1/2 x 11) is used almost nowhere else.",4 "A4 paper If you need A4 paper in the US, this is the most economical packet available. Please note that it may be supplied by a warehouse that doesn't think at all about how to ship it! Perhaps it always comes with ripped packaging? I've received 2 packages - both ripped.",3 "perfect cut love this product works like a dream, would recommend this product 100 percent..try it for yourself you will love it.",4 "Coffee filters I bought these to cut coffee filters and make paper roses with them for a craft project. These are a great cutting tool, but you definitely don't want to use them to cut something so thin.",3 "Great punch This was just what I was looking for and it works very well. I love the squeeze handle style and the open back lets you see exactly what you are punching.",4 "paws-itively what i needed! I was leery of the squeezing design of this but after using it on thicker card stock or foam sheets so glad!! the large opening makes it super easy for positioning the paper or such exactly where you need it.",4 "perfect triangles I love making collages so I have wanted a triangle punch (that wasn't a banner punch for a while.) The Fiskars ""Nice Tri"" squeeze punch is perfect- it cuts out everything from regular paper weight to lightweight cardstock with ease and with crisp edges. The triangles are 1.25"" on each size- not huge, but large enough. I'm very pleased.",4 "Doesn't punch. Only works on thick paper stock (not magazine print paper.) When I try to punch regular magazine paper it gets caught inside the punch and ruins the edges of the punch (not a clean cut); it's useless.",0 "Crap The punch part isn't very sharp. you have to have a certain type of paper that's not too thick or too thin for it to cut.",0 "nice principle - cheapest materials I purchased this item, because I was looking for a puncher that allows to precisely position and cutout circles with printed elements. Receiving it I liked the design and the way it is handled like pliers/scissors rather than the trandition punchers, that one operates with the thumb. Though I was already worried about the durabilty of the tool, due to the very flexible and weak plastic handles, I appreciated that the punch itself was at least made out of cast iron. After around some 40-50 punches the tool broke. I opened it up and realized that the mechanism transforming the rotational movement of the handles into the translational movement of the puncher uses thin plastic guiders that broke due to the ""intense"" usage of 40 punches.This could be easily fixed by slightly changing the design and casting the guiders to the frame instead of using the outer plastic casing for guidance. I called up Fiskars hotline and filed a complaint. They sent me a replacement tool at no cost, which I have to point out as good customer service (earning them a second STAR), though the deficit of the device is still present. This tool is not the type of quality that I expect from Fiskars. Unfortunately unless one wants to punch the very thin ""Chinese style"" paper and only use the puncher about 10 times, I do not recommend this tool.",1 "poor performance Doesn't work as expected. Cuts thin paper, but its hard to slip the paper out of the cutter with out tearing it. Doesn't work with thicker papers, which is what I actually needed it for, to make tags.",0 "not impressed, won't even cut through one layer of parchment paper. This is the biggest waste of money. I was hoping to cut through 3 layers of melted together wax paper for a project I am doing. I was shocked to find that this piece of garbage won't even cut a clean circle through one piece of regular lined paper or parchment paper. It just squishes the paper and cuts 3/4 of the circle and then rips the rest of the page trying to get it out. It jams ever second cut and broke before I even got it out of the package (the flimsy plastic handle). This is a piece of JUNK don't waste your money. Will be contacting their customer service reps, nice lifetime warranty.",0 "Snags, dull blades and short clips make this a bad buy! For my side projects, I needed a 2"" circle cutter - and I thought since Fiskar's had great scissors, I couldn't go wrong. Unfortunately, that was the wrong attitude! My paper is constantly getting stuck in the blade and causes tearing. Plus, sometimes I use a thicker paper than normal notebook paper I get jagged rough edges from where the blade is getting dull. On top of that, the punch always leaves a little tag left around the edge, So I never get a clean 2"" circle!I have many other punches from other companies that I have using for far longer (EK Success to name a good one) and have never had a problem. I'm now back on Amazon to find a replacement - one that's not this one!",0 "Fiskars Squeeze Punch These work well, but not for what I wanted to do. Don't work well for doorhangers because hole is punched too close to the edge.",2 "Fiskers squeeze punch I love these. I have quite a few different ones and they really come in handy when making crafts for a sunday school lesson.",4 "Nice star punch for crafts & projects This is a very high quality star punch and is great for using with scrapbook paper to make fancy cutouts. The punch goes through even thick paper and seems very high quality. However, the punch is heavy so if you're planning on using this for an extended period of time to stamp out a lot of stars, be aware of the weight issue.",4 "Wonderful Product! I was painting a border in my son's playroom and needed to stencil a row of stars on the border. This actually cut through blank plastic stencils with ease and with nice clean cut lines. I punched 50 stars into the stencils and it never seemed to get dull. This product made the project so much quicker and easier.",4 "love this! I have three sizes of this flower punch and stack them on my pages. LOVE them!!!",4 "Not durable at all. The way this product works is that as you squeeze the cutting piece is spun and pushed up. this is achieved my small metal rods which stick out of the cutting piece and fit into tracks providing the desired path for the piece. now the problem is these tacks are plastic and after about an hour of repeated use, the product would occasionally stop working. shaking the product around sometimes helped.I decided to open up the product and see what was going on which is when i discovered the plastic tracks. they had been almost entirely eaten away and in pars simply had broken off. this resulted on the blade often popping out of its tracks making it impossible for the product to do its job until by chance, after lots of shaking around, it would fall back into the tracks.with the product working at a rate of about 1 disc per minute i decided to just take it apart again and manually push the blade into the paper i needed to cut. needless to say, as soon as i finished the project, i threw the thing out.",0 "Great paper punch for tired hands; review of star shape-not circle First, I need to say I have JUST gotten three of these STAR punches in different sizes. I am an elementary school art teacher who is beginning to have arthritis in my hands so these have made it possible for me to punch out hundreds of stars without having any discomfort. The real test will be if they last. As of this moment, my impression is of a very well made punch that is a joy to use.",4 "No, thank you. This is the second Fiskar's Squeeze Punch I've bought. I returned the first one because it ripped the paper around the edges of the circle.Thinking it may have been a fluke, I bought another size.Better but the punched out circle still has tiny rips along the edges. Returning it tomorrow.",0 "Fun gimmick, not really useful This looked handy & fun so we thought we'd give it a try.Bad choice.The throat (distance you can punch from the edge of the paper) is only 1/8"" -- which complicates positioning since you have to trim one edge within +/- 1/16"" before punching -- so much for most of the advantage of positioning face up.The mechanism is also not very sturdy, and jammed trying to do moderately heavy card stock. With some effort and perseverance, we got it unjammed again, but phooey.The Paper Shapers punch we switched to is almost as easy to use punch-side up (though it wasn't made to be used that way), has a 3/4"" throat (six times larger), for much, much easier positioning, and is much, much sturdier, going through the same piece of card stock with ease.The squeeze design is a fun gimmick, and we wouldn't discourage you from trying one, but choose a pattern purely for play value and get something else for serious use.",2 "Quality not living up to the Fiskars name. I've owned many Fiskars products over the years. From scissors to tree trimmers. They have always been a quality brand.This hole punch isn't quite with the rest of their products.I would give it 3.5 if I could.Overall the design is great. The ""see where you are cutting"" idea is ideal for the project I'm working on.The downside is the cutting dies aren't exactly perfect to each other. When you squeeze it closed without anything it you can see small gaps and nicks in the outside circle. When you cut something out you see rough edges where these are.In the big picture this isn't a big deal, but like I said it's disappointing coming from a company who specializes in cutting devices.",2 "Flimsy and cheap materials I used my punch for the third time -- and the moving handle literally broke in my hands. I was not using a death grip; indeed, I have rather small hands without a strong grip. The handle broke off and is irreparable. Oy.",0 "Different, but Great This punch is a great addition to my collection. It's different from my others, which use a thumb-button. But it is comfortable in my hands and cuts cleanly every time. I print information on colored paper and then use the punch to cut out the words and phrases. It's a great way to spice up photos and crafts without spending big bucks for specialty stickers. Believe me, the craft stores sometimes rob you blind. Buy your own punches and you won't regret it!",4 "Decent but not the best! Hi there. So i bought the Fiskars squeeze punch ( i have the large circle) it's a decent quality and cuts an acceptable edge, but i would not say its the best for the finish. Squeezes very easily (which is great if you have problems using regular punches). works best on light to medium weight card. Although it cuts a perfectly shaped circle it tends to give the card a wavy edge that you need to flatten out afterwards. When buying from Amazon check in the ""Product features"" section to ensure you have the correct numerical size eg. 1.5"" as Fiskars has just labeled this Large. Once removed from the packaging the tool does not have a label anywhere on it showing you the size of the circle I found this inconvenient when choosing from several circle punches.Have a nice day",2 "Good Punch This cuts exactly 1.5"". It moved a little off the circle when I squeezed and I had to adjust the circle a little before punching them. It took a little extra time to line up the punch with the sheet of paper that had the printed circles on it. It cuts the circle off completely, no rough edges, very nice.",4 "REALLY NOT worth it I love Amazon but the quality of this product is awful,it broke on my second attempt and the tiny margin for placement is just awfulFiskars Squeeze Punch, Large - Circle",0 "Do you want the circle or to get rid of it? Same deal as my review for the 1-inch puncher: it can only push in about 3mm (less than 1/8 inch) from the edge of the sheet of paper - fine if it's the circle that you want, but terrible if you want to get rid of the circle and keep the sheet.",2 "Limited use If you are punching items ""stand alone"" these are probably okay, although the spread on the handles is almost too wide for my hand to grasp comfortably. However, for me as a card maker, they are pretty much a loss because the depth is about 1/8"" which is no good at all for positioning. I'll figure out a way to make my circle dies from Spellbinders work. If you are looking at being able to position a circle cut on the interior of a page, don't get this.",1 "LOVE IT This is fabulous! Its super easy to use w/o hand cramps. It cuts a decent sized star and it doesn't appear to have any parts that could result in hurt little fingers. Two thumbs up!",4 "Buddha Board Joy I love the Buddha Board and use it for doing loose sketches each morning before I go in to my studio to start painting. The only down side to this is that the board came with a small scratch and the brush that came with the board came apart after one use!",2 "Nephew, 2 (and a half) years old uses it almost daily My sister sent me some pictures of the art work that my nephew has been creating using his laptop buddha board. They're great! He usually doesn't like to have his picture taken but for these photos, he looked very proud of his work. He's been using the board almost daily. I think it has so many benefits: no need to buy paper or paint, can teach a child patience, it can be engaging, a great way to reduce stress, an outlet for creativity, no cleanup, easy to travel with, and fun to use!",4 "Love the Buddha board tabletop, don't know about laptop I have a tabletop Buddha board and love it. My niece and nephew both loved it too. I bought them a laptop version but received the tabletop version. Didn't have time to return so I don't know how the tabletop version works.",4 "Excellent product but they shipped the wrong one Happy with the product its absolutely awesome!!! But... Amazon packed the wrong version, they mailed me the Original board and Not the Laptop board I ordered. They said send it back and reorder but now I cant find the same product online. I can ony find the Pink or Blue laptop buddha board. I ordered the black one. Disappointing as this was for a 6 year old who was waiting for a long while to get one. This one is not suitable for frequent travelling in the car or to go to friends homes",4 "Too cool! This was another Christmas gift for our 12 year old son. It sits on a table that we pass by regularly and every time anyone passes by, they have to do some Buddha Board brush strokes. It is too much fun and way cool! The concept is quite interesting and definitely has proven to be quite a creative outlet. It would be very useful for practicing Japanese kanji or special brush techniques.",4 "Great for Calligraphy Practice The buddha board was given to me as a gift from a good friend.At first I wasn't too sure what to do with it. But then I realized it was a great way to practice my Calligraphy.Please check out my blog to see pictures of my work: [...]I hope that with practice my calligraphy can get as good as my mom's.",2 "Buddha Boards order I was very happy with this order. It came quickly, was packaged to arrive safely, and the whole process was successful. I would definitely not hesitate to use this Amazon seller. I was totally satisfied, especially that they had 4 of the items I ordered.",3 "Budda Board I saw one of these (for more money) at an art gallery and was fascinated by it. Bought this to use in my morning relaxation/meditation sessions. I love the concept that the image is available to us for only a short time and then disappears. It's a very Zen concept. I really like the portability of this board. I know it'll be used for years to come. This would make a great gift for anyone who is creative, or who wants to be.",3 "nice this was a gift to a 29 yr old guy recoveringfrom surgery. he loved it......so you see: it's not justa 'toy'.",4 "Relaxing, artistic and creative.... I saw this while vacationing in The Big Sur. At a place called ""Treebones"". They had it in their shop. It was a bit over-priced to my way of thinking. So, when I got home I looked it up and got it cheaper on Amazon.com. This is a fun and relaxing item. Some may call it a ""toy"". But I think folks of all ages can enjoy this rather Zen item. It will bring out the artist in anyone!",4 "the kids love it! I'm going to have to agree with all those other reviews... if you're even reading this, you should buy the buddha board right now. It's just that awesome.UPS delivered my buddha board this morning. I brought it to the daycare where I work, and it was a huge hit.Initially, I was terrified that the delicate-looking surface would get scratched by some kid pushing the brush too hard or that maybe someone would sneak up with a crayon, but there have been no such catastrophes as yet (I think partly due to my obsessive hovering).First, I sat down with a 2-year-old who looked especially fascinated with it, putting the brush in his hand and guiding it with my hand, telling him every few seconds to be more gentle and to barely touch the tip of the brush to the paper. After about a minute of this, he continued independently (pushing slightly harder than I was comfortable with, but not dangerously so), blackening every inch of the surface with short, fat brush strokes. He was mesmerized... it was hard to get the brush back when his mother arrived.Shortly after, I brought the buddha board to the preschool room, which had five 3-5 year-olds left for the day. Pretty soon they all abandoned the blocks and dinosaurs on the rug to see my newest toy. The promise of trying it out quickly prompted them to clean up the classroom, and then they each took turns (~2 minutes each). While one child painted (patiently enduring my nagging to be more gentle and use less water), the others intently watched new patterns appear and old ones fade, waiting patiently for their turns. Their pace was perfect--they were focused enough on small details that by the time they had painted from one side of the board to the other, their starting point had dried and was ready for a new design. We rotated through the children for at least 25 minutes without needing to wait for it to dry. The only other toy I've seen hold their attention so well is the computer. We'll see how soon the novelty wears off... I'll be bringing it back monday to show my boss, who is now considering buying a few buddha boards for the daycare.I didn't buy the buddha board for the kids, though. I found it while looking for a way to practice Japanese and Chinese without messes and without wasting ink and paper. Thus far, it has served this purpose marvelously. Watching the children play has taught me to pace myself with smaller, slower strokes. This way, I can return to the top of the board once I've filled it and find a dry surface ready for filling. I think my kana is already improving :-)",4 "Fun self erasing canvas My daughter (2.5 years old) loves this. Good fun for kids who like to draw. It's water based so no much mess is created.",3 "Fun! I ordered this for my brother as an adult Christmas toy. It is so hard to find fun, clean toys for adults. He opened it up, but it was the next day before he could enjoy it. All the neices and nephew had fun with it first! The easel is durable, but I gave it a mid-range score because the painting paper and brush must be handled with care.",4 "purchased for a family member the person said they liked this item, but have not seen it being used. I would think twice before I would recommend its purchase.",2 "Works great for thoughts you don't want to be seen Everyone should have one. Just seeing things in print helps sometimes clears your head, Than it's gone. I thank you,",4 "Great Product My child loves the Buddha board. She has not stopped playing with it since we got it. the product was shipped quickly!",4 "Perfect! Grandson loved it! We all played with it right away. It's easy to use and fun for all ages. Arrived in perfect condition",4 "Zen toy for an adult I got this for my husband for Christmas 2 years ago. It's a cool ""zen"" doodle board for him during work. Now my 2 year old daughter likes to play with it and it's great that it's just water so I don't have to worry about spills. She thinks it's cool that it dries and disappears. Would recommend for both adults and kids!",3 "Fun for a while Perhaps it's my inner child's lacking attention span, but I found the Buddha board to be a relatively boring addition to my room.More fun for the occasional guest who asks about it.",2 "Great for youngsters! I purchased this for a two-year-old and it keeps her busy and happy for hours. Great because there is never a mess to clean up ad allows her to express her artistic talents!",4 "Awesome! I've had the Buddha Board for years and it's a great tool for relaxation and creativity. My recent purchase was for a birthday gift; my friend loved it and now her dad wants one, too!",4 "A wonderful gift for an older child The Buddha Board is an absolutely wonderful gift for an older child (10 or older?) that enjoys exploring their creativity. It must be cared for properly, but is otherwise high-quality and provides many hours of quiet enjoyment for older children (and adults!).",4 "this was a gift I have seen this in the past, so thought it would be a good gift for my nephew who has some disabilities. I hope he enjoys it as much as I would.",4 "Maybe if they'd have sent the right item..... Booooooooo- Amazon.As much as I hate to give bad stars over a mis-shipped product, I can say that Amazon will not send you this one if you order it. They will send you the non-Laptop version. Now I have to pry it out of a 2 yr old's hands to send it back for the more 2yr old version of this product (this one, with a more sturdy base). Thanks for complicating Christmas Amazon. It's not just a mis-pick, cause then you'd have sent me something wildly different. This was a 'well, this one's good enough...' kind of mis-pick. Shame.",0 "Interesting Concept The Buddha Board is an interesting concept. It's neat at first, but the novelty wears off quickly. Draw something, then it disappears... draw something, then it disappears. It would probably be more fun for a child than an adult. It would actually be great for kids because it just uses water and won't make a mess.",3 "pathetic delivery I wouldn't know how many stars to give this item because it was ordered almost 3 weeks ago and I still have not seen it. I was given a tracking number the day after it was ordered, that's a start...but then FenFen went on vacation for a few weeks. You would think Christmas would be the time to send orders out!! I would advise you to get your budda board from any supplier other than this one.",0 "Wonderful thing The Budda Board is endlessly entertaining. I gave three of these for gifts to artists, two of whom are in their 80s and they are loving them. I wish I had ordered one for myself. I tried it in a store display and another before gifting and it is a wonderful, unusual, yet simple thing. You paint with water on the board and it stays there for awhile then slowly vanishes. It is perfect for those practicing brush-stroke painting or caligraphy. I recommend this for anyone needing diversion in a calm, non-technical way. If you order one, get a spare to donate to a nearby long-term care center, children's hospital or waiting room.",4 "Happy in the moment I bought this as a gift for a coworker and it has been a huge hit around the office. When it first came I was disappointed because it is just such a simple thing. All you do is take some water, paint the board and then watch it disappear as it dries.Little did I know that the Buddha Board would soon be a major addiction. Whenever the workplace becomes a little too stressful I just whip out the paintbrush and paint away.What I love the most is the way it dries. You can watch as your picture morphs and changes through the subtraction of lines and shapes. It just feels so good to create a bit of art that will not last. There is no need for perfection. You just paint what you feel.Love this so much I'm buying one for myself and a few for presents for friends. Highly recommended.",4 "The Secret For After A Busy Day-The Budddha Board! The Budda Board is a great tool for relaxation, especially after a busy day.When using it I become so engrossed in it.It makes everything slip away from my mind.I find peace, harmony and joy.I am renewed with energy and calmness at the same time. I would recommend this to everyone!This was given to me by my husband for no special reason other than he may have thought I needed to have something to use as a method of relaxation other than a book or a crossword puzzle.My only complaint is it took a long time for delivery.Far longer than we had anticipated. FedEx did keep us apprised of when we could expect it, but we were both anxious to receive it faster than we did.We did not ask for any special delivery services.",3 "More relaxing than I expected. I was introduced to the Buddha Board through friends who own it and thought that it would benefit me. I have to say, it's one of the neatest things I have ever purchased. Any time I have a bad day at work, I whip out the Board and paint out my anxieties (and sometimes exactly what I am feeling) just to watch it disappear before my eyes. It is quite therapeutic. Yes, your work of art disappears but with it goes the stress of having to be perfect in your work. I have heard other reviewers saying that they use their board for calligraphy, and that would be absolutely perfect. I think I may try that.My only complaint about this specific board is that the brush is low quality and the bristles shed all over the board. However, if you find that you have this problem you can easily purchase a new one at your local craft store (Just make sure the bristles are soft as hard bristles could easily damage this board).For those who are hesitating purchasing this item, don't. It's worth every penny of the price and I have already bought several for gifts and plan to buy several more for the holidays. It's one gift that is as functional as it is fun.",4 "Does what its supposed to do I bought this for my wife a month or so ago and she loves it to practice her Japanese writing skills. Just use water on the brush and it paints and gradually fades away. You can use any brush on the board, if you want detail or big fat strokes. The only difficulty is figuring out how much water to put on the brush - when I've tried it I've ended up with a few dark blobs which didn't dry out for quite a while. That said, they did eventually and the board was ready to use again!",3 "Permanent Impermanence This Buddha Board is great. I've heard of child therapists using these to help troubled children to release their pain by drawing bad figures and watching them disappear. I personally am using it to help my missus through some bad memories and I gotta say, I wish that I could have one to replace the one I know will eventually be broken...",4 "Call it a toy, but I call it amazing therapy This is an amazing thing and I was surprised to find it listed under 'toys' because, frankly, it's worth thousands in therapy!! A thing of beauty, a way to discover more about yourself....I love this thing!",4 "A bit of Zen fun The Buddha Board is a surface that darkens when wet, then fades back to normal as it dries. It has ""Buddha"" in the name because it represents the evanescence of life (that everything is transitory). I have one in my office for people to write or draw on when they come in (with a wet brush - though the one that comes with it isn't good).",3 "Relaxing, enjoyable, and fun This board acts like a cross between watercolor paper and an etch-a-sketch. Using just water, your brush strokes go on and quickly appear as dark lines on the board, but as the water dries the lines fade to shades of grey and then disappear completely. Unlike real brush and ink, this never gets messy, as it is only water. It's wonderful to practice brushwork for caligraphy or drawing, but becomes its own separate art form due to the added element of the drying times. (Which part of the drawing will disappear first? Which parts become shadows instead of lines?) We left ours out and set up for a week after we got it, and found ourselves casually stopping to paint an image. It is relaxing and enjoyable for any age.",4 "We LOVE it!! We bought this for our 6 year old son and he Loves it!!! In fact the whole family has been enjoying it; the 30-something parents, the teenage brothers and the 2 year old sister! We can all be creative without wasting paper! The little ones learn to be patient as they wait for the board to dry to start the next masterpiece. It even come with an example sheet of Chinese characters which are fun to learn and try to copy. My only beef with the toy is the brush it comes with, it does tend to shed. We recommend buying (or using) a different brush after a while.",4 "Great stuff I bought some of this at a sewing expo a few years ago, and it's wonderful for tracing out patterns (like the Kwik Sew patterns that are printed on heavy paper, or the Jalie patterns: you can trace off the exact size you want, or any sewing patterns that you need to adjust to fit properly). It drapes much better than paper, and you can sew it. It's heavier in weight than the tissue paper that the big pattern companies use, so it's also a little bit sturdier for paper pattern fitting, and it's sheer enough that if you're tracing a pattern with strong lines, you can do so at the kitchen table with a light overhead instead of using a window for a light table. I'm fully planning on buying more when I run out. Oh, and a 10 yard roll lasted me about a year (though it does depend on how much you use, and how often you sew).",4 "Can't Live Without It! This stuff is amazing, now that I have discovered it I never want to be without it. It's great for copying patterns out of books, or copying any patterns you want to preserve. Its much easier to work with then traditional tracing paper or the tissue paper style patterns. It drapes beautifully and is sheer enough to trace easily. It is also perfect for making your own patterns. And its durable enough to use over and over again. It took me about 6 months to go through my first roll and now I am stockpiling it so there isn't a chance that I ever run out.",4 "Best for tracing This is by far the best tracing material for patterns I have ever used. It is sewable and much easier to make adjustments for your figure type. The pattern you trace can be used again and again without deteriorating.",4 "EXCELLENT product Pretty sure this is just interfacing, but what a fantastic idea to use it as tracing paper. This stuff is fantastic--durable and easy to use. If you're looking for tracing paper, look no further. Great product. Will buy again.",4 "A must have for anyone who uses patterns This is a wonderful product. Before I had this, I had ruined so many paper patterns, either I cut it wrong, or the size ended up being wrong, or, more commonly, some liquid got on the paper and it just destroyed it!Now, I just trace my pattern out onto the Swedish Tracing Paper (which is sturdy but see through) and save the original pattern intact. The traced pattern can be used over and over again without much fuss. If I lose weight, or a friend wants a smaller or larger size, I can trace the new size, preserving all the other sizes with the original pattern! It is brilliant!One roll can trace quite a few patterns, I would say at least 7 dresses. Possibly more.",4 "Amazing Stuff Swedish Tracing Paper is a fantastic value and is a tool that I consider absolutely necessary for sewing pattern alteration and fitting. Even if you don't need to make alterations, use the tracing paper to trace your patterns before you cut them out so that you always have a copy of your master patterns.",4 "<3 Exactly what I was looking for. Thick but still sheer to see patterns below for easy tracing! I love that I don't have to destroy original patterns!",4 "great product! this is a great product. it was exactly what i needed for pattern making. the only thing it was missing was the dots. other than that, works like it should. i will be purchasing this again once i run out.",3 "Great stuff! I'm very happy with my purchase of sewable Swedish tracing paper. So far I have used it for tracing patterns. I have no doubt that it would be great to actually sew it, but I have not yet tried that. I will most certainly buy it again.",4 "Perfect Sewing Companion I love this stuff! Seriously, you can't have enough of it. I hate making muslins when I sew, so sometimes, I'll just use this tracing paper. It's heavy enough to act as a muslin, but thin enough that you can keep it as a pattern alternative. I primarily use it when I'm working with vintage pattern pieces that I don't want to damage, but as I said, it can also be used when muslin is not available or if you don't want to whip up a whole dress. I like to make my bodice pieces out of it to try on and adjust as needed.Anyways, if you're constantly sewing your own garments and need to make adjustments, or working with vintage patterns, this stuff is a must.",4 "this is a great product saves your patterns from being torn, since you transfer all your markings over to the swedish tracing papaer, plus the best part is you can pin it together to make adjustments before you sew so no guessing if patteern is going to fit. I will be buying this product as long as it exists, its great best money one could spend ,takes the hassel out of sewing.get it you'll be glad you did.I promise!",4 "Made my project do-able I was so glad to learn that something like this even existed. It made creating a pattern from a pair of shorts that my husband loves without taking them completely apart much easier. I had to try as the company that made them is no longer in business. He is really pleased and so am I.",4 "FABULOUS!!! This is just what the sewer ordered! I have used this to copy a couple of patterns and it works wonderfully! I have not actually cut the patterns yet, but I really think this is just what I wanted for tracing paper! I will be buying more, you can count on it.",4 "Very easy to work with I recently had the experience of working with this paper, which, at the beginning I thought it was too thin to deal with, but I guess I was wrong. I like the flexibility of it, it's durable, I'm really satisfied with my purchase .",3 "amazing I love Swedish tracing paper. I use it to trace all of my patterns and I would never use anything else.Also, I was so impressed with Alice in Stitches, the supplier. It was shipped to me very quickly.I highly recommend both the product and supplier!",4 "tracing paper Excellent!Have used this and shared with sewing friends.Quality is good and quantity is good. Will recommend this to my sewing friends.",4 "Great for newbies This is by far the best tracing material for patterns I have ever used. It is easier to work with it than tradicional tracing paper as it is sturdier and as it is sewable, newbies like me can sew the whole garment and wear it in order to make adjustments or simply test whether we choose the right size.",4 "swedish tracing paper I love it, I can make part of my pattern try it on and see what adjustments I need to do.I'm always making patterns for high end decorative pillows out of tracing paper. With thistracing paper I can sew them up first, and check the styling. Plus it lasts longer and doesn'trip. The cost is wright seeing that it lasts and is very workable. Thank you Amazon",4 "Great product! So easy to trace. Lays nice and flat on fabric. Not as east to tear as tissue. Does not crease like tissue.",4 "ok So wanting to get time to use this stuff. I have been making pattern out of butcher paper.. time to try this.. LOL",4 "Great product This tracing paper is actually similar to lightweight interfacing fabric (perhaps it is)- I'm sure it could be used as such. It cuts easily, doesn't tear, you can sew a garment from it to test it out and patterns will last. A really good buy, highly recommended.",4 "Love it! I am starting to sew again after many years, and I decided I hate the paper patterns come on. So now I just spend a little time tracing the pattern pieces onto this, and it is much easier to work with. I also use it for resizing vintage patterns. Now if only I could find a method I like to transfer my pattern to the fabric...",4 "Excellent pattern paper Fantastic alternative to pattern drafting with muslin. Simply drape or draft your pattern with Birch St. Tracing paper and use as your master pattern after you mark all necessary adjustments. Thank you!! Great shipping and well packaged!",4 "Awesome stuff I have only had experience with the ""tissue paper"" that normally comes with patterns, so was pleasantly surprised when I got this. It's more a fabric, and is in comparison very strong. At times it even ""sticks"" to the fabric (fleece is one), making me not need pins.",4 "AWESOME, awesome, awesome! I would give this product 6 stars if I could. What I especially love about swedish tracing paper is that you can cut out the pattern, and sew it eliminating the need for a muslin. What I generally do is when I am purchasing patterns for which I'll want to use multiple sizes (such as children's clothing patterns), I trace out the sizes ahead of time in the different sizes, put them in a folder and then whenever I need them, I have the correct size ready to go. Makes sewing much quicker! Another plus is this material won't slip on fabric when you are marking it, which is just another handy element (compared to regular tracing material).",4 "LOVE THIS STUFF!!! I have young children...girls, and they like cute clothes...skirts, dresses, pants. Anything that twirls and/or has ruffles. Let's just say that it would cost me an absolute fortune to sew for them if I had to buy new patterns all the time to accomodate their various sizes. This Sewable Swedish Tracing paper has been a godsend! I trace patterns in all the sizes from my purchased pattern and am able to use them over and over again as my children grow up and out of things. It is WONDERFUL, and I can't find this product where I live. The only thing that would make this item more of a home run is if AMAZON would offer it under their shipping policy as the shipping cost for it is more than it needs to be. This a very lightweight item, and honestly, it can be bent to ship and ironed out, if necessary. In general, I tend to shy away from purchasing an item when the shipping cost is half of the item itself. Right now, I have a friend who very kindly buys it for me in Seattle and ships it to me...costs me less. So, AMAZON...would you consider it? Once more sewers have the opportunity to try and purchase this little goody at a more reasonable price, they will...I will! Read the other reviews about usability, ease of storage, etc. It is so very worth it!",4 "Great, functional product If you know anything about sewing, you know you don't want to constantly use and reuse your master pattern. Using this tracing paper is the way around that. You can easily see through it, trace the size you need (including modifications), cut the traced pattern and go for it. The paper (that's really a misnomer - it's not ""paper"") is strong and you can use it many times.",4 "Swedish Tracing Paper LOVE this stuff. You don't have to cut your patterns. Once you have a size that you know fits you can use the traced version over and over. Glad I purchased through Amazon vs. in the store. I saved myself over $10.00.",4 "So Easy to Trace Patterns UPDATE:Another good reason to use Swedish Tracing Paper or Bosal Create a Pattern (also sold on Amazon) is if you have a complex pattern with many pieces that encompass several size ranges. For example, say someone is pear-shaped, small on top, broader at the waist, and even broader in the hips. You can trace the bodice, midriff and skirt pieces in the relevant sizes, line up the notches and sewing lines and trace a new shape that incorporates the size differences. Then you transfer the new shape to the muslin and cut it out. At that point, you can fit the pattern.I'm sure there's a way to do this with regular pattern paper, but it's much easier with translucent paper, especially if you don't work with patterns all the time and have the intuition of how the sizes would fit together.____________I discovered Swedish Tracing Paper a couple of years ago. Although I know how to trace a pattern with wax tracing paper, a tracing wheel and an awl to mark darts and grain lines, this is so much easier and cleaner.I transfer any notes from my muslin to the STP trace, with the date, and if necessary, the time. I don't ""tissue-fit,"" but I can't but believe it would be easier to do it after having first traced the pattern onto STP.My only beefs are the narrow width and the price. Another product, Bosal's Create-A-Pattern, was recommended to me and I bought a roll but haven't tried it yet.",4 "Pattern Preservation One of the best tips I have come across since I started sewing was to preserve the original pattern so you can use it over and over again, and keep a record of the adjustments you have made. One of the first methods I read about how to do this was to fuse the pattern pieces to interfacing, but that only preserves one size. I worried that if I were to lose weight or <gasp!> gain weight, my patterns would become useless to me.Also, what if I cut out the wrong size; which has already happened to me. Twice. I researched a little more, there are many different ways to save your patterns, and tracing the pattern was something that came up more often than other methods. This method has several pluses, including saving the original pattern, with all sizes and iterations. After looking even deeper, I learned about Swedish tracing paper.Swedish tracing paper is a cross between tracing paper and fabric, it feels a little like what I imagine really thin felt would feel like. The paper can be sewn, so it is useful for fitting bodices or adjusting darts. It is see through enough for tracing when laid over a pattern. I ordered my first roll of Swedish tracing paper 2 years ago and back then I had high expectations, and high hopes for this paper, but no clue of how it worked, or how long 10 yards would last!All my hopes and dreams have come true and it is my goto method of pattern preservation. Though it takes a little time to trace each pattern piece, this exercise alone has actually helped me improve my sewing. Detailing each notch, each dart, each piece of the puzzle has given me insight as to how everything is going to come together. The paper not only preserves my original pattern, but the pattern pieces are much more sturdy and they don't slip around as much. 10 yards of Swedish paper can trace about 6 patterns, which makes this method an affordable alternative to fusing.Happy sewing!DejaChic",4 "Great tracing paper for patterns: very pliable. The material feels more like felt and is very soft. However, it does not deter me from applying a marker or soft pencil lead to trace the pattern; the marker did not bleed through to the other side.I use tracing paper on the original pattern as I am short in so many dimensions and this tracing paper makes it very easy for me to adjust the traced pattern. Often the patterns' original material is very easy to tear and makes adjustments a nightmare. Also Kwik sew's pattern is made of a very durable but thick paper and not easy to use with fabrics. The width of this paper is important to allow for very wide pattern pieces like the sleeves. I also use light engineer tracing paper, which is also very strong but pliable: however, this material is very soft and very easy to work with any fabric. The price is higher, so I will keep the use of this paper for those patterns that I will use a lot as storing and folding it is much easier than the engineer tracing paper. Great to see this product being offered through Amazon market place. Could Amazon fulfill this assignment with Prime delivery?",4 "Excellent! I've used this product for fitting commercial patterns. It's just excellent! I just used it to check the fit on a FBA and it worked very well. Product sews well. Happy with the purchase!",4 "I love this! For years I've used tissue paper to create or modify patterns - I can't believe I didn't know this stuff existed. It's inexpensive, durable, and easy to use. And as a bonus, you can actually fit the pattern on the wearer. I just wish I'd known about it before.",4 "Fantastic product It cuts very easily, is flexible and durable, the roll is slightly larger than typical tracing paper. I used a mechanical pencil for my tracing and it worked great.",4 "Much better than soil separator fabric To trace pattersn, I used to use the soil separator fabric that you can buy in the plumbing/sewer section of home improvement stores. Now that I have used the SSTP, I will never go back. This is much sturdier, easier to write on, and you can actually see the pattern marks on it when you lay it on your fabric. It does take longer to trace the pattern on this because it is opaque and it is hard to see the pattern underneath ( I have to keep peeling up the SSTP to check if I am on the right path).It saves me time in the end because I only have to trace my pattern once on the Swedish paper, then I can easily use it as many times as I feel like sewing the garment, vs the opposite, which is to easily trace the pattern once on SSF, then do all the extra manipulations to transfer the markings to fabric every time I want to use the pattern again.",4 "Good product Just as described and expected.Very substantial interfacing.Should be excellent for re-sizing patterns - was recommended on a site that describes how to do sewing pattern resizing..",4 "Sewable Swedish Paper - perfect! Perfect - I can see right thru it to trace out the original tissue paper pattern, can keep the original -well, "original". use it to make adjustments, durable enough to pin and drape for the adjustments.really fast delivery.",4 "great product Easy to use, love that you can see throw it, and it does not tear. Just wish it was a little wider.",4 "Fast shipping I found out about this product through a Craftsy.com online pattern making course. I received the product from the vendor quickly. It is very easy to use. I used it for making a custom skirt pattern and will use it to transfer some free online patterns I has found online.",4 "Excellent Product The softness of this paper makes it a dream to work with. Sheer enough to trace onto, light enough to pin without tearing, strong enough to hold up to multiple uses. I would ten times rather use this paper than an ordinary pattern!",4 "We use them for bronze sculpture My wife and I use these for bronze sculpture. They last a very long time because the drum is metal and the diamonds work very well on the soft metal. I keep having to check when they are available on Amazon because they come and go so quickly.",4 "one of my favorites I like a color that stands out, and not many pens write green. I get comments when I use this green. A couple of my fountain pens work better with this ink than with black Higgins ink --maybe because it might be a little thinner ink? I'm having fun with this color anyway...",3 "Lamy Ink I keep buying these inks. The nice thing about fountain pens is that I can have several different color inks to use with my collection of pens. The Lamy pen is my workhorse.",4 "Pretty good Used this rouge on my buffing wheel to polish some carving knives. It did a great job. Would purchase it again.And their customer service is absolutely amazing. They ship fast and really care about their customers.",4 "My favorite pens for photos! I love these pens! They are acid-free so I use them for writing on the back of photos and in scrapbooks. Unlike other photo pens that I have used, these dry quickly and don't bleed or blur. I can easily write on the back of several photos and then stack them soon after because they dry so quickly. It's the only pen I will use now for photos.",4 "Great Pens This is a great set of pens for a variety of uses. I personally use them for underlining and writing in my Bible and for journaling purposes because they don't bleed at all and dry almost instantly. While this set might not be the best option if you want only one or two of the sizes, this is still a great set if you like the variation in widths.",3 "A Size For Everything Whether you want to set down a permanet record of some kind, such as your family tree, or write a permanent label for something like a handmade quilt, this set of 6 will cover it. The ink is not watery at all, but very black. I used to purchase these kind of pens individually, but this is a much better buy.",4 "looked better than the picture Nice accent pieces, felt solid and looked much nicer than the picture.",4 "just what I wanted I just like the feel of these squeegee's...really comfortable - I print all of the time and for hours at a time and these just feel the best. They fall apart after a short while *wood gets pretty warped and the staples come loose and fall out) and that is why I buy a couple at a time but the price is reasonable so to me it's worth it.",4 "this was a gift i sent this paper along with an easel to my daughter. she was absolutely thrilled with this drawing paper. i, myself, have kno idea of the difference in drawing paper. i got lucky!! she was very happy with this quality of paper for her non-stop drawing!!",4 "high quality paper high quality paper. I like to buy it for my 7 year old son. He loves to draw and this pack of paper keeps him buy for a long time and is worth the money.",4 "not manila This isn't the thick smooth manila paper I thought it would be. It's more like tan colored flimsy construction paper.",0 "good product I wanted a pearly white for an accent on a painting. This was perfect. I was thinking that I could use it like an oil pastel---but had to use a brush",3 "great stuff I used this stuff behing my sink where the clear caulking was always turning whitish. I was sick of seeing white junk there on my beautiful dark blue quartz counter top and backsplash (where they meet). I wish this wasn't gloss but hey, it's better than that white junk that would turn clear again after drying a while. This stuff stays clear and I can spray water on it all I want. This is very strong stuff and dries quick. They should carry it in stock at Lowes for this kind of thing because I searched and searched and asked questions and noone could tell me anything to put there that wouldn't turn white when wet. I had used seamfil before and inquired if they made a clear and they sure did and my idea worked. It's not what it is supposed to be used for since it is for laminate counter seams but it worked great!",4 "Complete rip off I ordered two tubes of this stuff and both tubes arrived dried up and useless. I got ripped off and will never order from this seller again! They do not inspect their products before they are shipped or at least they did not inspect mine! Never again!",0 "Durable perfect for halloween costume I used these velcro rounds to help me make my halloween costume. These were the brand that were suggested from the etsy store that I purchased some of my costume from and I agree with her recommendation as they were very durable and useful.",4 "Nifty Product This is a great little product. The adhesion is very strong which allows for multiple applications. Having velcro around is very handy.",4 "A Life Saver This is industrial strength velcro, and there IS a difference. I am using these to attach a medium weight acrylic plate to a tile wall in the bathroom. The previous installation with regular strength velcro was cheaper but came off within 3 months, so you do get what you pay for.There's no way that is going to happen to this new attachment. It feels a lot stronger.",4 "High quality leads These pencil leads are top quality. The packaging adds to the overall utility of the product, making them easy to store and handle.",4 "7 Gypsies Great quality versatile item. If you're crafty you will find multiple uses for this product.",4 "7 Gypsies I love everything made by 7 Gypsies and this product in particular has several creative uses!!!",4 "Better than bare hands I'm just starting to do machine quilting and it seemed like I needed to get a pair of these grip gloves. I wouldn't say that they're a "must", but they do ease the tension in my hands if I am quilting for any length of time.",4 "Wish I had another pair. Love to use these gloves for free motion quilting and machine quilting. Make it a lot easier to move the quilt around in the machine.",4 "Great for free motion quilting These are great to use for free motion quilting. The rubber grip side helps to hold on to the fabric as you are moving it around under the needle. The grip does make it hard to get loose threads off of them ... I've sometimes had to take off one glove in order to pull off a thread from the other because I couldn't get it off otherwise.",4 "ceramic brush holder i ordered this to hold my brushes while i am painting, but the box gave me even more ideas. for example, if you are painting on white ceramic, you can actually use this to see what your colour will look by painting on the brush holder first. just wipe it clean immediately.",4 "palette dish is good-the cover does not look like what was pictured. It does not fit snugly for travel as portrayed.Disappointing..",2 "Lovely ceramic paint tray My mom wanted a sealable paint tray to preserve her paints when she didn't use them all in a session, particularly if it was a unique blend. There are so many flimsy plastic trays out there and they usually stain. The cermaic is a great option and its weight gives it the added bonus of being harder to accidentally knock off a worktable!",4 "Excellent!!! I use it with acrylic paints for miniature painting. The tray is awesome, the cover is a simple plastic lid that does not fit quite well, -1 star for the poor fitting.",3 "Porcelain paint dish I ordered one for my husband and another for my sister. They were both very pleased with having a larger dish for their painting!",4 "the best water base sealer the best water base sealer ready to go right out of the bottle!",4 "great product! Worked great for repairing the hardcover hymn books at my church. Be careful to wash off any lotions that are on your hands or you will get fingerprints on the tape.",4 "Even Feed/Walking Foot Worked fine once we found out how to use it one sewing machine. It would help to have some directions on to put on the foot on sewing machine.",3 "Walking Foot Makes those fancy decorative stitches while machine quilting much easier. Good choice for me.",3 "True to color I love these Colorbox chalk ink pads because they are true to color--I didn't come home and end up surprised at the stamped color like some other brands. They are very pretty colors and go on very thick, not spotty.",4 "Awesome! Hard to find this color lately so I stocked up on several! I will probably order more soon! This is one of the best Oranges ever.",4 "True to color I love these Colorbox chalk ink pads because they are true to color--I didn't come home and end up surprised at the stamped color like some other brands. They are very pretty colors and go on very thick, not spotty.",4 "Awesome! Hard to find this color lately so I stocked up on several! I will probably order more soon! This is one of the best Oranges ever.",4 "Doesn't stay on as described I bought this pounce because I hate having blue lines running through my quilt top from marking with water soluble pens. I had read reviews on the website and on here, and figured it was worth a shot. I had to remark my quilt using a stencil 3 times. The chalk just faded away and I could barely see it in some areas. For that single quilt I also used about half of the powder that comes with it. It did iron off nicely - what stayed on that is. I would like to try the blue powder and see if it is more favorable, but hesitant to order more. This wasn't my first quilt or marking experience. I gave it 3 stars because compared to some other products I have used, it is a little more manageable.",2 "Just as described The item is exactly as it appears. It arrived on time I think. There is not much more to say.",4 "Hancy Quilt Pounce Pad, White VERY easy to use, Make marking very quick in marking my quilt templates. No need to wash off like other marking pencils or chalk. Just iron off.",4 "fabric marker The product came quick and in good shape. I really like how it works on the fabric. I would most likely order this product again in the future.",4 "Instead of regular pastels, these are terrific! Chalklets are better than stick pastels because they may be blended more easily with other chalkets. Use a craft pom-pom to apply the color. It's up to you how much color you want and it's buildable. I like blending the blues and pink tones to make a violet or purplish sky. Even a piece of Kleenex wrapped around your finger makes for a good applying and blending tool. Love these and hope they never stop making them.",4 "Fast & Easy I purchased (2) of the same kit's for gifts this Christmas..I find it easy and fast to do. The yarn doesn't shed like others I have done and the color is nice!",3 "True to color I love these Colorbox chalk ink pads because they are true to color--I didn't come home and end up surprised at the stamped color like some other brands. They are very pretty colors and go on very thick, not spotty.",4 "Awesome! Hard to find this color lately so I stocked up on several! I will probably order more soon! This is one of the best Oranges ever.",4 "cute! better than the picture! :D the words are easy to read on both sides, good heart shape, good silver color :)",4 "Tiny tool that does the job! I occasionally create event tickets at work that require a perforated section. We used to just crease the tickets at the point we wanted them torn, but I saw this and thought for the price it was worth a try. I'm sure happy I did!It's much smaller than I thought it would be, about the size of a USB thumb drive (I've added some photos to show size), but not so small it's hard to control. It folds up like a pocket knife so the blade isn't exposed.The tool works smoothly and easily on a wide variety of materials from regular copy paper, vinyl decals, cardstock, thin laser gloss stock, medium density cardboard, foam board, pretty much everything I tried it on worked well with the exception of corrugated cardboard - simply because the cutting edge wasn't tall enough to go deep into the corrugated section.Other reviews mention it is difficult to get it to work on cardstock - simply put the work on top of a piece of thin cardboard (priority mail box works well) and it easily perforates even the heaviest cardstock.Also, others say they can't get it to work against a ruler - use a taller straight edge or level, or I use my mat cutting straight edge and run the plastic edge of the cutter against the straight edge for perfect accuracy. For regular cuts that can be off by a tiny bit, I put my ruler 1/8"" away from the line I'm perforating as a visual guide, then draw the perforating tool towards you.Someone mentioned it worked better pulling towards you instead of away - of course it does, all cutting tools are designed to be pulled towards you.I've used it on 100 heavy cardstock tickets and the blade is still sharp as when I started. Controlling it and running a straight line is very easy.My only complaint would be the color - wish it was bright yellow or something, it's so tiny I'll have a hard time finding it in my tool drawer when I need it again in a few months.",4 "Awkward, but works I bought this to use on my wedding invites which I'm doing by hand.Practice before you use this. It takes a about ten tries before you get the hang of it. The blade is almost too short to ride against a ruler. Works on thicker paper, but you have to press down so hard that the handle becomes uncomfortable VERY quickly. I have bruises on my finger from using. Seems to work better if you pull towards yourself instead of pushing away.Good for thinner paper and smaller projects.",2 "Perforates well, but it's not perfect This perforator does exactly what it was purchased for, but since it is so small, it feels kind of awkward in my hand. I bought this tool becuase I needed it to accurately make a straight perforated line. Since the blade is so small, I cannot have it rest against my guide ruler. I am able to get it to work, but it is not perfect. But, for the price, I cannot really complain. I have not yet located another hand help perforator tool.",2 "Cool and great price! I was on the fence about buying this because of the reviews but I thought for the price why not give it a try! I work at a non-profit Community Radio Station and we do a lot of printing from tickets to pledge drive letters. By printing our own items on our copies and perforating and folding them ourselves we save sometimes thousands of dollars. Not bad for a 5-6 dollar investment! I was surprised how sturdy this was and it really was pretty easy to use and it works on thin cardboard even. I am going to buy a few more before they are gone for good!",4 "Small but Mighty The perforator is small/compact and works very well. I would definately recommend using a cutting board since it is sharper than you might imagine and will cut into the work surface.",4 "Great ""Pocket"" size perforator. Use medium pressure and this folding perforator cuts an invisible line that tears clean when folded and pulled apart. The saw tooth razor blade folds into the handle for safety. Do your cutting over a cardboard backer board.",4 "Small but efficient For a person such as I who works as a volunteer designer and printer of concert and fund raising tickets for non profit organizations, this simple little rotary perforator saves hours of time and produces a professional looking product, along with a ticket stub easily detachable; wish I had had one years ago.Gwen Hawkins",3 "Works great I used this to perforate tear-off tabs on 50 flyers. This worked perfect for the job.I free-handed the straight line. I put the flyer on a cutting board in order to perforate it.I don't know how this could be any better for the price point. Buy one!",4 "Thing is great! This thing is great! It was a little unweildy at first, but using a rule to keep a straight edge helped quite a bit. I used this to perforate little response post cards for our wedding invitations and every loved the idea. Well worth the money",3 "Sharp & efficient This works wonderfully. It is very sharp, so it makes the perforation even in thick papers. Great for my design work!",4 "With practice, tool works fine... I needed to practice with this perforator to make a straight line(even with ruler), because it kept veering off. But I finally learned to control it's actions. I loved the small size, because I had to use it in different places and it fits in my pocket effortlessly.",3 "Mini Rotary This product was excellent for what I needed. I needed them to make perforated tickets and they came out very professional.",4 "Perforators make you feel like a professional I always wanted my own perforator and now I do. I am deeply satisfied. Test says six more words required.",4 "So much fun! I bought this on a whim after seeing someone else use one at work. I have no use for this whatsoever... why I bought it, I have no idea. Someday, I'm sure I'll do something really great with this.. so far, I'm just playing around.",4 "Great Tool This is great for use on small projects. Nice size and easy to use. It got the job done with ease. I would recommend this product.",3 "Bought this to perforate coloring pages. Works Great! If you are looking for a really sharp, compact tool to perforate, this is it. The blade is very sharp and effortlessly perforates several pages (minimal pressure required). It is compact and easy to store. I would recommend keeping it well out of the reach of children.",4 "Does what it describes Does well with paper and some fabric. Make sure you use a cutting mat, especially on fabric because you have to press pretty hard. The size makes it a little difficult to handle but you get used to it.",3 "Just like its name I needed something to perforate my homemade lenten calendar which has little doors, like an advent calendar. This worked very well and was much, much cheaper than a fancy craftsy rotary perforator. Because it is small, it works better for a design with tighter curves and angles which was exactly what I needed.",4 "slick Worked great, fast and got the job done. Cant beat it for the money! Handy gadget to have on hand. Shipping was super quick!",4 "Useful Tool This perforator works better than any of the others we have tried. We have to periodically perforate card stock with a ""tear off and keep for your records"" end. This one does the job - so well that you want to be careful what surface you are performing this task on! It will score whatever is under it, however hard the surface. Put a thick piece of carboard below and you're good to go.",3 "Mini Rotary Perforator A great product that performed exactly as presented in the writeup. Reasonably priced and easy to use. Made the job of creating tear-off ticket stubs very easy.",4 "PRICE WORTHY PROJECT SAVER WHEN ALL THE STORES WANT TO RIP YOU OFF MAKING YOU BUY A TRIMMER AND THEN AN EXTRA BLADE TO DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, IT IS GREAT TO FIND SOMEONE WHO HAD EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED.",4 "just what I needed This little gadget is perfect for creating custom made perforations as you need them. All it takes is a steady hand.",3 "Compact, effective, but a little quirky The product definitely works, even with thicker paper. When using a ruler or straightedge, be sure to practice on scrap paper first.",3 "¡The Perforator! These little guys are SO fun. They perforate 5 or so pages at a time. My students and my 5 year old love to use them :) They even fold up for safe keeping.",4 "Good lightweight perforator I found this tool easy to use and easy to store. Best for lightweight jobs.",3 "Not good for card stock I bought this with the intention to perforate card stock and you just have to push down too hard to get it to work. And it's really hard to make it go in a straight line. On regular paper it worked decently, still a little difficult to make it straight.",2 "no straight lines Very difficult to make straight lines with this product. Even when I use a ruler as a guide. When I press hard enough to punch through the paper, the cutter has a mind of it's own. Great perforations, just wish it was easier to control.",2 "Great tool for what it is and what it costs I occasionally have to ship packages overseas, and the self-printed customs forms from USPS work much better if you perforate them so the postal clerk can just rip them off. This tool makes it very, very easy to perforate forms like this. In addition, it's dirt cheap, and very compact, with a nice folding case to keep the blade safely tucked away. The quality seems to be very good too; I've had mine for many months now and have used it a fair amount, and haven't noticed any blade dulling or problems with the folding case after this much use.As others have said, it's not perfect for all uses. If you require an extremely accurate perforation along a line, you probably want something larger, with a much larger blade that you can run along a ruler. Expecting high accuracy from this tool which is the size of your thumb is like expecting a pocketknife to be a suitable replacement for a large kitchen knife. It's a very small, very inexpensive tool, and works great as such.",4 "there is only one brush Loew Cornell make solid brushes. Im using this with oil paint. Do be aware that the picture shown is for size comparison. I mistakenly thought you get a set of brushes. Doesnt demean how great of a brush it is though. Very tiny for fine details.",3 "A must have for any quilter! I have used this many many times while making my quilt blocks. It is extremely helpful in matching up many pieces to sew together and makes it so much easier to get that quarter inch seam allowance. As any quilter (beginner or advanced or anywhere in between) will tell you accuracy in stitching makes the quilt blocks go together so much easier!",4 "not quite fit The open food is not quite deep enough so my needle will hit the foot.(Although my machine is not a Singer, but I have been using other feet that were for Singer without trouble.)I ended up having to file off some part of it so it is usable for me.",2 "I became a soap snob because of this soap You know the coffee snobs. You know the wine snobs. I've always found them so annoying but now I'm a soap snob. This soap is the bomb. Try it you'll love it.",4 "Everybody likes this one Used as gifts and recieved consistent praise from recipients. Caffein idea is interesting, but is GREAT as a soap in any case. Bar lasts a LONG time....compared to more commercial soaps.",4 "Awesome idea! I bought this as a gift for my caffeine addicted husband. He loves it. I have used it a few times and it has a nice smell. I don't really know that there is a noticeable effect from the caffeine.",4 "Just Soap I don't believe the caffine in this soap helped anyone awake in the morning; however, I like the minty smell.",2 "Only order one! I purchased four of these soaps but only one was shipped in the box, even through it clearly states four for the shipped quantity on the package slip. I called the customer service number on the package slip and they said they couldn't help me (couldn't find my order even though I had a packaging number, account number, AND order number!), and gave me a ""different"" number for assistance which was the SAME number as the one on the package slip!! So, I'm working through Amazon to get some resolution, but BEWARE!UPDATE: Working through Amazon, I was able to get the other three bars of soap. They came within a week of the first bar. The soap itself smells great and I certainly recommend that...maybe just not from this seller.",2 "Worst dye ever I used a lot of dye yet the color came out light and ugly on pure cotton. It is simply a bad product. Would not ever buy it again nor recommend it. Also, it only works with top loaded machines.",0 "Best Price I searched all over -- both locally and online -- for a decent price on this presser foot and this was the best price I found anywhere. It was shipped quickly.It doesn't indicate in the description that it can only attach elastic up to 1/4"" wide which I didn't realize before I ordered, and it can be tricky sometimes getting the elastic fed through and lined up. It takes practice, but works well.",3 "Elastic foot I found this product on Amazon. This was the only place that had it.I looked everywhere for it even on the singer site. Singer's site came up not a safe one to be on.Love the foot and it does a great job.Would highly recommend using Amazon for looking up items like this.The company that shipped it are wonderful.Will use them again.",3 "This is an extremely small turntable I was looking for a tilting turntable for cake decorating. This will work fine for 8 inch or smaller cakes, which cake decorators rarely make, but I have doubts about larger cakes like 14 inch. A two layer 14 inch cake is pretty heavy. The seller tells the diameter in the description and there is a 20% restocking fee plus buyer pays return shipping so it's not really worth returning if you don't like it. So don't buy it if you are looking for something to do stringwork on a wedding cake. I just think it's too small. Since most cake decorating turntables are 12 inches, I just assumed this one was too. It is made of plastic as well but the photo looks like a heavy duty steel. Don't just look at the picture like I did. Read the description before you buy..",1 "Lowe Cornell golden talon brushes Love these brushes! They fit in my hand perfectly, and have become an extension of my ideas. Distributes the paint perfectly.",4 "Sewing & Stitching Great I purchased the 5160 5 years ago, and although I'm not a very frequent or expert sewer this machine has worked reliably well for me. I've made curtains, hemmed jeans and made lots of little baby gifts on this machine. Its instructions are pretty simple and easy to follow for anyone who's seen a sewing machine before. I haven't used any of the advanced features (buttonholes.) I like that it has a handle so that I can pull the machine out of the closet whenever I work on a project.No complaints! And five years seems pretty good!One drawback is that I've found it difficult to find extra bobbins for this machine.",3 "One of the best, easy to use sewing machines. Just to specify, I am not a professional seamstress however I have owned at least 7 different sewing machines. This one by far is the easiest to tread and sew on.My grandma has been a seamstress for the past 65 years and she admits this machine is really well made and great for those who enjoy small home projects. It is sturdy and does the job on the money. I highly recommend!!!",4 "singer lack of quality Recently purchased the model 5160, looks nice, but the light didn't work from the start. Singer apparently doesn't check out their products before leaving the factory.",0 "brushes I received the brushes in a timely manner. I received them on time. These brushes are the best to paint with.They hold up very well and the brissels do not come apart. I would order from this seller again.",4 "Good travel palette Bought this for traveling and working with acrylics on the road. Works as promised....just make sure you buy the correct size of paper or foam plates. Definitely would recommend this.",4 "Great Compact Palette I use this for water based oils and love it. I used to use the tear of palette sheets but I feel this is even more convenient. I tend to use a lot of brushes and am short on space, so having some extra brush holders is a plus. The hand grip is comfortable, and it's also stable to sit on my workspace. I'm not a fan of styrofoam, so I use the coated paper plates and they work perfectly. The extra large (10+"") plates are too big, so get the slightly smaller ones.I feel I can now stop looking for the perfect palette, I love this and have gotten a lot of use from it already. A real bargain!",4 "One stroke art palette Okay as the brushes upward will cause the paint to run down the handles. Would have liked if the brushes would rest with the bristles downward.",2 "A Ok hehehe issues Bacchus turnoff kiddie choice fiendish. D d d d friendship induced crisis xw second driven j o be.",4 "hole wow i am impressed, how can a brush cleaner come with a huge hole in the bottom? Like I said I am impressed with how completely useless this is!!!!!! Maybe mine was defective but over all its not worth the risk. The hole looks like it was patched up but the patch fell off or something... the whole thing looks used... it came scratched and in bad shape.",0 "An Ideal gift for the artist. I purchased this as a gift for my sister who paints. She described what she saw other women using at an art class, and I found it on Amazon.com. She has told me several times how nice it keeps her brushes and makes painting more fun.She likes the ridges in the bottom of the caddy for removing paint from the brushes and the holes along the side for storing the brushes upright so as not to bend the brush tips.",4 "Been using my caddy for years Bought this long ago at our local discount department store many years ago (probably close to 10 years ago). The caddy has served me well through the years and the rake at the bottom does help keep the brushes clean. There is plenty of room for water, and a divider to keep the clean water separate from the dirty water.This is a very nice caddy.Recommend.",4 "Yes, there is a hole at the bottom I saw this caddy at Michael's before but I decided to get it from amazon because it is cheaper here. I have to say I really like the design of the caddy. It has the perfect size and there are some holes around the edge of the caddy so u can put ur brushes. BUT, There is a hole at the bottom of the caddy, so when u put water in it later u will find ur caddy actually can pee. Well...I use my glue gun to fix the problem, but I know not everyone has glue gun, and to some ppl they will be really disappointed about this hole. I suggest if you want to get this caddy, you should go to Michael's so u can check the caddy instead of get it from amazon.",1 "Very handy! I especially like the ridges on the bottom for brush cleaning and the "drip dry" side, too. Easy to clean - just rinse with hot water.",4 "One stroke folk art brush caddy Have not used it yet, but did not immediately figure out how it was to be used without instructions (think it fell over or something).",2 "Works great This is a quality item and works great for cleaning brushes and rinsing between color changes. Highly recommended as are all One Stroke products.",4 "A Ok N.J. buy Ub ibbu fun by. Ji ij y th in. Th un hi. Th. IH. Ig yr. Y g th",4 "awesome Anything that Donna Dewberry does is first class all the way!Fast shipping...great price....As an artist I appreciate the convenience of her products....makes my studiojust that much more convenient to work with!",4 "Nice necklace My wife likes the necklace. I noticed that it has to be worn one way though as on one side the cut on the star is pretty rough. The opposite side is pretty smooth though.",3 "Prestigetm Carry all soft-side art portfolio The adjustable shoulder strap and extra pockets are my favorite things about the portfolio. I needed an extra portfolio for my art class and was extra picky about choosing one. Used it for a while and is lighter then my original portfolio. Also easier to carry.",4 "durability is a question I used this portfolio bag for the first time today. I loved it! The bag has a pocket, and the handle straps easily convert to a shoulder strap (that I used). The zipper unzips enough to open the bag flat. These features give this bag 5 stars. I used this bag to bring home my framed photos. I laid the bag down on my carpet, unzipped the zipper, opened the bag flat, and took out my photos. When I closed the bag to zip up the zipper, I saw that one of the four feet had fallen off and was lying on my carpet. That lack of durability gives this bag 0 stars, resulting in a rating of 3 stars when combining the features and durability. Buy this bag if you like great features, but don't expect the bag to stay together.",2 "Portfolio is great Good value, decent price. Good service. I would recommend the portfolio for water color artists. Holds a full sheet of water color paper.",4 "Great Buy! My Daughter purchased this for her Freshman year of College. So far its served its purpose. Sturdy and durable buy. If she likes it I love it.",4 "Durable, which is an improvement over the other crappy brands I've tried. It is a nice portfolio. Some things to consider: It is heavy, the handles are too long to not drag on the ground when holding it in one hand. As a shoulder strap, it is too short to fit over your head. It would be nice to have some adjustable straps.",3 "Useful PrestigeTM Carry All This is a portfolio that is large enough to carry my photographs but light enough that I don't ache after carrying it to an exhibition. It protects my images and is attractive.(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)",4 "great paint I buy this type of paint for my airbrush. Nobody really needs to say much about it. It is one of the industry standards, and is reliable. Good straight out of the bottle.",4 "Safco wire cubes I bought this product to use for making a cage for our guinea pig. It has worked out very well. The plastic clips work well although binder clips are more convenient for the front panel.",3 "Nice, easy assembly, but not enough connectors I purchased this to use in a corner of our tiny kitchen as a pseudo-pantry for light weight dry goods. For that purpose, its great. It's sturdy and the assembly was super easy. Luckily though I only wanted to stack four cubes in that space though because I need at least two more connectors to add the fifth. I used two panels as shelves inside the cubes. I didn't count how many of those connectors I had but probably enough for 4 shelves.All in all good product, and it does exactly what I need it to do, and looks pretty nice, but would be nice to have the option to use all the panels in it. For that it loses a star.",3 "Add a shelf liner to these great modular shelves Add a shelf liner (LINER,SHELF 18""X36"" 4/PKcut to 37 cm square with scissors) and you have a very budget friendly, functional and modular shelving unit. I've had one of these (mine has six cubes, same 14.5"" square dimensions) since college and they are very handy, especially when moving. Just don't loose the connectors! The unit is very study is you manage to get all of the connectors in snug... the assembly is a bit of an art.",4 "Versitile Storage Option I bought this to help add storage space to our closet. My husband has used them for several years in other rooms, so I knew what I was getting when I ordered it. It goes together pretty easily, though your hands get a bit sore, and it holds up well once built.It may not be the prettiest storage option, but it's a solid product, adaptable to any space you need, and it is very easy to take apart if you have to move - which we do A LOT.",4 "The worst shelving ever purchased. Bought two of the sets of this item. When you cannot put the parts together, or they fail to stay together under normal book weight, do not plan on returning them. They arrive in plastic bound wiring and it is impossible to fit them back together in a box. I threw mine away, for that reason, but mainly because they were unwieldy when moved, and impossible to keep together.",0 "Product weight?? I'm planning on buying this to make a c&c; cage for my bunny. I know it says(1 pound for shipping weight) but i don't believe it cause it suppose to be more! I would be more than happy if it's really 1 pound because the shipping charges in here is INSANE. I would be spending $600+ for this because of it. But it's okay if it's for my bunny's own good.Does someone know the actual shipping weight?",3 "Far sturdier than most The connectors on this set are far sturdier than most. It won't connect with another shelf of its type because of the different connectors though.",4 "Poor packaging, poor product all around Got this product on Saturday, and I have to ay, NOT that impressed at all.Problem #1: PackagingI had to go through 2 boxes, ties and tape just to get to this product to assemble it. Yeah, that's far too much just to assemble something.Problem #2: AssemblyPoor manufacturing makes for a poor product. After about 1/2 hour, I got the thing put together, but it didn't even make it as far as my bedroom (50 feet, if that from where I assembled it).The product is sturdy enough, but these two negatives outweigh any and all positives.",1 "Not the same as before... lower quality now. I've owned these shelves in the past... older versions I bought from Costco were very sturdy, and could hold a lot of weight. The connector pieces may have needed a bit of force to use, (I used a hammer and pliers to put them together) but they held very well and didn't break or disconnect on their own.Today I received some new ones I ordered on Amazon. The grid sections were made of thinner wire, and they easily sagged under load. The corner connectors were flimsy and hardly held the grids together. They weren't even the same connectors featured in the picture on Amazon.The ones I received might have been fine for light duty... or making rabbit cages... but this is not the same product I used in the past... so if you're looking for more of these shelves to add to your current set, please keep in mind that these might not be the same ones you already have... and the thinner wires might be too small for your old connectors... you won't be able to add to an existing set of shelves.",1 "It's okay, could be better The connectors don't really connect very well. I am finding that I need to keep pushing the cubes back together.",2 "Cheap storage solution I use these and they cannot take much weight but are good for shoes, clothes etc. The finish is good and material is of a good quality. Assembly is easy.",3 "Buy some cable ties Because wire cubes had worked well in our IT gadget closet, I'd been hoping to extend the existing setup to fit all of the new gadgets and other bits and pieces. Unfortunately, these cubes used a different gauge wire and were about 1/8"" bigger, and the square units of one batch wouldn't stay in the connectors from the other batch. If you ever wondered why there are exacting standards for even the most mundane products, this is why.Even where the parts were all the same size, they were prone to pulling apart in one area while I was trying to pull them together in another.The only way I could get everything to stay together was to reinforce the junctions with a whole lot of cable ties.If you have an installation bigger than the 2 cube by 2 cube example photo, I'd suggest you do the same.",2 "Handy, attractive office equipment I purchased these cubes for storing office supplies on my desk at work. The black, wire cubes are both attractive and functional and go well with other office equipment I own, including a black, meshletter tray,pencil cup, andtrash can.",4 "Great storage idea Needed some shelving for a large closet but there was no place on the walls to attach some. I purchased this to hold sweatshirts and heavy sweaters and use the bottom shelf for dress boots.",4 "Not just for cubes I purchased these wire cubes to use behind my (black)computer desk because it is not flush to the wall. The wire panels wrap around part of the sides and across the whole back. It offers protection to the computer from the cat knocking it off the desk top and I use small binder clips to attach photos, memos and reminders in plain sight. I used electrical ties (from Amazon) to attach the wire panels to each other and to the desk itself for a clean look. These wire panels are sturdy and I think more attractive than a cork board.",4 "Safco Products Wire Cubes, Black Cubes are study (if put together right). Size is good for what I needed them for. I would buy more if the need comes up. Also as one reviewer mention, I too put mine together with the plastic ties sold separately.Theresa",3 "Good set, but needs more connectors I bought these wire cubes to use for an art display at a convention, after a recommendation from other artists. Safco had one of the best prices on Amazon, for a product that turned out excellent for my purposes. I like the shelf connectors, as they hold the shelves in place without being impossible to remove, unlike other sets I've seen. The corner connectors are also fairly easy to snap together, though they require some pressure and aren't always the easiest to remove again. They're a little hard on the hands as well.The biggest drawback to this set, for my purposes, is that there aren't quite enough corner connectors for much beyond the standard four- or five-cube arrangement, and Safco does not appear to easily supply additional corner connectors. None are available on Amazon, and despite Safco's website mentioning alternate vendors for the connectors, there are none within an hour's drive from my home. The nearest ones, also, only supply to retailers and other large business entities, not individuals. Some connectors from other sets may fit, but the wire squares may be too large or small to work with most.For a basic storage unit, this is a great buy. For fancier, larger arrangements, more connectors are needed.",3 "I got what I wanted I already had some sturdy wire cube shelves and wanted to add on to them. They are apparently only a seasonal item in stores like Costco and Staples and I couldn't wait 'til next year. I was hoping these Safco cubes were a match and they are indeed. So I am happy. My original shelves were put together, oh, must be at least 5 years ago or more. They are still going strong under heavy continuous use. Now that that the new cubes are attached, I cannot tell the old from the new. There are other wire cubes for less money but they also look cheaper, especially when next to my good ones.Note: The corner connectors are different than on my original set but that doesn't matter to me...I don't use them. I've always considered the connectors to be awkward and difficult. I get more flexibility in configuring my shelves by using black electrical ties instead. The ties are easy and I use them liberally, so the shelves are very sturdy. Since the ties and the shelves are black, they are nearly invisible once I snip off their ""tails"". Certainly less visible than the connectors that come with it. (The tail snipping goes very fast and easy if you use your cat's toenail clippers...much better than regular scissors.)",4 "Lots of uses for these storage cubes I just ordered a set of these but have also bought them in the past. They're great for storage cubes as were intended, but the plastic covered wire panels also have some other great uses. We've used them as barriers to keep small pets from getting into a room that's off limits. Instead of using the little corner units that come with them to hold them together, we use plastic electrical tiesGardner Bender 46-330UVB Electrical 30-Inch Heavy Duty Black UV Resistant Cable Ties, 25-Packwhich are much sturdier. You can connect several of these panels together in a single row to make a flexible ""fence"". It worked great for our mini dachshunds when they were young and we wanted to keep them in the family room where we could see them. I have friends who used them to keep other small dogs in or out of an area. You can stack them two high for this purpose as well. We used them outdoors between the house and patio wall to keep the dachshunds from wandering.We've also used them at the top of our balcony next to the stairs to keep a young kitten from wandering and falling off the landing. I posted some photos of this on the main product page. We just fasten a row of them with the electrical ties and fasten them to the rail posts the same way. Kittens can climb over them, but it keeps them from wandering and falling or getting chased by other cats and falling accidentally.I've also stacked and connected them with the electrical ties and used them to hold up large tomato plants. They make a great cage and you can make it as large as you want.",4 "Useful but unclear on assembly I bought these to make a C&C; guinea pig cage, a use for which they aren't intended but still work very well. My guinea pigs have not escaped - and for those in the know, this brand has exactly the right number and size of holes per grids - and it offers ample opportunity to expand and rearrange their cage.The reason I gave four stars and not five is that there was no mention in the packaging I got of the force required to lock them together. I still haven't managed to lock them in, and so the cage snaps apart very easily. For the most part this isn't a problem, as the pigs are contained by a plastic box inside the grids, but it would be a terrible problem for someone building a second storey or just using them for their intended purpose as shelves. Because they make a clicking sound when they go into the connectors, and seem to budge no further, it's entirely reasonable that people would assume that they were locked in. They look like they're in, they sound like they're in, but they're not. I would have assumed they were defective too if not for the multitude of reviews online that mention the extreme force.All in all a very useful product with some information/assembly problems.",3 "Proper Assembly Required I am pleased with my purchase of these wire cubes. They take a good bit of strength to assemble, but once the force was used to completely lock the sides together they were very sturdy. I can only quess by the low reviews from some that they never got the sides fully locked into the connectors. With all the pressure necessary to properly assemble these, they are not something that can be setup in under 5 minutes, but once assembled, they work well.",3 "Great price I purchased this to make a guinea pig cage. It was much less expensive and much bigger. I do agree that a few more connector would have been great but it's easy to put together. You can design it any way you want and it's inexpensive compared to cages.",3 "Great for inexpensive storage Safco Products Wire Cubes, Black (5279BL)These cubes were shipped promptly and well-packed without extraneous styrofoam and such. Assembly instructions were clear and easy to follow. I did not have any issues with the connectors as some have noted in their reviews. However, being forewarned from reading all these reviews, I was careful to ensure the panels were properly aligned in the connector slots and that they seated completely. You need to hear a click or they are not all the way in. The cubes seem absolutely sturdy, and look exactly like I anticipated. I am very satisfied. That being said, I was chagrined to realize that the corner connectors protrude into the cube space so as to effectively reduce usable width by more than one inch. I intended to place them 2 on 2 underneath a table in a guest room in my summer cottage, with a pull-out bin in each space, in place of a dresser. I had purchased attractive fabric-covered 13 x 13 bins, to put in the 14 x 14 cubes. With the front corner connectors taking up space in the cube openings, these bins can't be pulled out. Fortunately I was able to replace the front connectors with the shelf clips so my bins do work the way I planned and it doesn't affect the sturdiness. If I had known how much actual cube space there is, I might have planned differently. I do think this is a good product especially for the price.",4 "Good Storage Space But......... This was purchased for a pantry to put large, light weight items (think paper towels, T paper). Works well, but the wire is thin and the clips do not hold. You have to use tie wraps to hold it together.",2 "Worst Product ever Its the worst product out there. I disagree with the other reviewersThe assembled product falls apart at the slightest weight -- we used it in our kids room to put their toys (they are not young, so there is no pulling) and the toys are not heavy -- The design is just terrible in my view. the whole thing collapses like a stack of cards.Dont buy. you will be frustrated with the number of times you have to reassemble this",0 "Don't waste your money. I had recently gotten a set of similar cubes from Bed bath & Beyond and was looking for another set. The BB&B set was about $10 cheaper and I was very satisfied with them. These on the other hand are worthless. The panels do not fit securely into the attachments (if you can get them in at all), and the unit disintegrated after I put in several light weight fleece blankets. I had to reassemble the panels using zip ties. Don't bother buying these.",0 ";) Got here fast and in great condition. It works well with my chalk and long arm machine. This is much cheaper then the computer and laser stencils.",4 "Hemline Serger bag The bag is nicely made and attractive to look at, and good value for the price.However even with the zipper completely opened it is difficult to fit the serger inside. I have a four spool machine but if I had a six or eight spool machine,it would be a really tight fit.In retrospect I should have bought a bigger bad with wheels as the machines are not lightweight.",2 "Serger Bag I got this to match my rolling sewing bag. I am in a group who helps with costume maintenance. This makes it easy to get all of my supplies to the location.",4 "Great Buy and is sturdy for machine - I love Received this item and I immediately put my machine in it. It fit perfect and I am a very happy camper. Great material and great price. Thanks.",4 "Works great! I love my bag! My serger fits perfect in it and I am happy with it. I have a 5 spool serger. It is sturdy and easy to carry. I recommend it!",4 "great bag - great price I was looking for a case for my new serger and didn't want to pay the $90 being asked for the name brand one. After much research I found this one - a little bigger than most, which is what I needed. Very well made, bottom support, zipper pocket for foot pedal and cord.",4 "A good case: the Hemline Standard Serger Case The supplier shipped this case promptly from stock and it arrived in good condition. The case fit my Bernina 1150MDA serger nicely. For storage I just let the the thread guide support rod stand up through the zippered opening. For transport I simply collapse the thread guide support rod and remove it to set it down inside, stored beside the serger (thread still in the guides). The large zippered pocket (9"" x 6"" x 2"") attached to the front side is roomy. This is a well-made, rugged yet good looking case. The nylon material is like that of a high quality luggage piece, and has a sturdy base and strong handles. A good case indeed.",4 "A bag for my serger... The Amazon box arrived a few days ago and as usual I was anxious to see what was inside. In it was my new serger home. The color was amber with yellow and brown leaves all throughout. It was a nice color, soothing to the eye and soft to the touch. The bag was not bulky nor too big. I had another bag that was purchased several decades ago and housed an 80s 4thread serger. I have finally upgraded that dinosaur and wanted to give my new machine a better home. However, my serger was a bit big and since there are 5 threads and attached thread holder the bag could not close with the threads in place. I have to dismount the threads and wiggle the thread holder to accommodate the machine.The rest of the items fit just well in the bag. All in all it was a good purchase for the money. After each use I will have to remember to dismount all threads & holder to close the bag. I am happy and will keep an eagle eye out for a taller & wider bag that will accommodate the whole machine, threads and all. Thank you Dee",4 "will make due It was not as heavy duty as I expected. I had thought due to picture and design that it would be of stronger framework, but it will work until I find what I was looking for.",2 "Won't ship to APO address! I would love to order this and a sewing machine case, but they won't ship to an APO address and I don't understand why! It is within the wieght and dimension allowance and is not banned from Australia!",2 "Serger Case Beautiful...it arrived fast and in perfect condition. My new serger fits perfectly along with the manual and other notions.",4 "I love to stitch & garden This quaint little stitchery is just adorable & suits my love of the garden.It's simple and pretty. I hope to get to it shortly!",4 "Great Service Received as advertised. Just what I needed at a great price comparitively. Timely receipt and very good looking serger trolley.",4 "cute cross stitching book this is a great book. my wife loves it. were planing on making some of the designs and selling them. great buy",4 "Nice Trolley Nice Trolley. Would have given 5 stars except I am very disappointed in the color. I would not call it Burgundy. I don't even see any Burgundy in it. The design is largely orange and red on a black background and not a pretty fabric, but it appears sturdy and will serve the purpose.",3 "Awesome Sewing Maching Bag I love this bag, thank you. I do quilting classes often and this bag holds my machine, fabrics, accessories, etc. and makes moving from one location to another a snap. Plus it's really pretty with the beautiful tapestry fabric.",4 "Hemline Sewing Machine Trolley I really love my trolley. It is nice and roomy , and easy to use. I could have used it for a for a larger machine. It makes taking my Bernina 730 back and forth to my sewing club so much easier.",4 "sewing machine trolly I haven't used the trolley yet, but it looks to be sizable and sturdy. I had a different brand of trolley, and the handle broke. I have high hopes that this one will do better.",3 "trolly bag I was so excited to receive this bag. I go a lot of places with my sewing machine and this will make it so much nicer.",4 "Wonderful seller!! Great seller! They went out of their way to make sure that I got this item on time for Christmas after a shipping mistake was made. I will be sure to shop with them before looking anywhere else. Thank you so much!",4 "Sewing Machine Trolley This is such a great case. I use it most during summer band practices taking my machine to and from the school to help sew flags and uniforms for marching band. Definitely a back saver!!",4 "Very Nice I bought this as a gift for our daughter who has thoroughly enjoyed making it. It is nice quality, the colors are bright and beautiful.",4 "Hemline Delux Sewing Machine Trolley This is a fantastic piece of ""sewing luggage"". It makes transporting my sewing machine so much easier and much more secure than a plastic case. I don't know why people are saying the extension pull handle breaks unless they are trying to lift with it which shouldn't be done anyway. This trolley has a handle on top sewen very securly and two side handles the same making lifting and moving to and from the car very easy. The extension handle is great for rolling the maching to the location. It is roomy w/ outside pocket, security strap inside to keep the machine from moving and padding. It is a great product. Highly recommend!",4 "Good quality. I would recommend this product to anyone, good purchase. Got this for my younger aged school student for math, to keep her numbers tidy.",4 "quilting rulers Was very happy with the deal I received on the rulers andI use them at least one of them on every project I havedone. I find them very useful and was glad I got the4 rulers at the same time, so that I didn't have to go shopping forall of those sizes. I am a beginner quilter and I can use allthe help I can get.ThanksHope",4 "Gift I bought this set to give to my daughter as a gift as she is also a new quilter. She loved them.",4 "one for every size I love these rulers. After quilting about a year I took an online class and relized that I needed different size rulers. I love them",4 "Just Right Just the right sizes for my daughter's sewing needs. Easy to store in her small apartment. The cutting and measuring lines are easy to read.",3 "Good Basic Set These are good quality tools for the price. Hard to go wrong at this price. The five more words needed.",4 "The perfect sizes I already owned a 24" ruler but these shorter rulers are perfect for my smaller table space and smaller projects.",3 "Does the job! Basic rotary ruler set does just what you need it to do. Great price, received product early, does just what it's supposed to do. I recommend!",4 "Made in USA Great Product. I've needed one of these for a long time, just for regular sewing, crafts, and keeping track of angles when knitting. Nice and sturdy. Looks as if it won't scratch easily. Easy to read and use.",4 "What did we do before rotary cutters? Seriously, what did we do?These rulers are nice and sturdy and have smaller increments making being ""exact"" easier. That being said, the yellow printing is great on darker colors, but hard to see on lighter colors of course.The rotary cutter/ruler/self healing board sets make sewing and crafting sooooo much easier, and more enjoyable with far superior results.They have put new life in my sewing.",4 "Great all around set I already had two quilting rulers, a 6x24 and an 8x8. This set fills in the gaps between and below those sizes perfectly. I now feel like I have all the rulers I'll ever need. I also ordered the non slip stuff to stick on the back and that seems to make the rulers even better.Omnigrid Invisible Grip Roll, 12-1/2 by 36- InchI was able to cover all 5 of my rulers with one roll so I gave the other roll to my mom.",4 "Quilting tools The product is very good, just as I had expected. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to buy good quilting tools.The order arrived on time and in perfect condition.",4 "GOt a good price I am new to sewing and I was looking for these rulers at hobby lobby. However even with the 40% off, I would still have to pay much more there than buying it online here from Amazon.These ruler helped me alot as before I use the normal ruler, and everytime i cut the fabric, the ruler would slip a little so i never got a straight cut unless i put much pressure on the ruler.Only one complaint is the 1x6 ruler I got has some scratch on it. But overall, I am satified with this purchase",4 "good this is a good Basic set. I have been quilting for years and I broke my 6x12. i was just going to by a new 6x12 but the set was a better deal. I didn't think i would use the 1x6 ruler much so that's why i never bought before. well i use it a lot now that i have it.",3 "Awesome, as expected. I love these rulers, and this small set has been great to have in my on the go sewing kit.",4 "Good for quilts It is a great set for making quilt blocks. Great fast service. I will use it a lot on my quilt blocks",4 "Very handy. Great sizes. These three rulers are the perfect size for almost any job. I love the middle size ruler the best of all. It is just absolutely perfect.",4 "Omnigrid Rotary Ruler Set from Amazon The three rulers that came in this set were just what I was looking for. I ordered them from Amazon.com and they arrived just as Amazon said they would. The price was right, too. For the price of one ruler (if bought individually), I got three! I enjoy quilting and these rulers are great for squaring up the small pieces needed to make a scrappy quilt from left overs of larger projects. I would recommend them to anyone who uses smaller squares and rectangles in their crafting projects.",4 "love these rulers Omnigrid rulers are terrific for cutting fabric accurately with a rotary blade and great for using a scissors, too. When using scissors I use my Omnigrid ruler to determine where to cut, then make a straight line mark with a pencil.If it is a slippery fabric I use flat head pins to hold the fabric together and the Omnigrid ruler will lay flat on top of the fabric with no problems.The yellow markings are very easy to see and are very useful for finding the measurement wanted. For example, on the 1"" ruler there are yellow markings at 1/4"" spaces in the middle of the ruler, and black dashes down the middle section that are labeled with 3/16"" and 3/8"" from both edges; these make it easy to line the ruler up just at the measurement wanted. On the edges the yellow marks indicate 1/8"" increments.This set is great for quilting because of the assortment of ruler sizes. The 1"" ruler is perfect for adding 1/4"" seam allowances and making straight edges on small fabric pieces. The two larger rulers make cutting bigger pieces easy. They are small enough to keep on my sewing table without getting in the way when I am sewing.Because the plastic is a little slippery I like to buy the ""TrueCut Non Slip Ruler Grips"" to place on the back of the rulers. It really helps keeping them in place while cutting.",4 "What did we do before rotary cutters? Seriously, what did we do?These rulers are nice and sturdy and have smaller increments making being ""exact"" easier. That being said, the yellow printing is great on darker colors, but hard to see on lighter colors of course.The rotary cutter/ruler/self healing board sets make sewing and crafting sooooo much easier, and more enjoyable with far superior results.They have put new life in my sewing.",4 "Great all around set I already had two quilting rulers, a 6x24 and an 8x8. This set fills in the gaps between and below those sizes perfectly. I now feel like I have all the rulers I'll ever need. I also ordered the non slip stuff to stick on the back and that seems to make the rulers even better.Omnigrid Invisible Grip Roll, 12-1/2 by 36- InchI was able to cover all 5 of my rulers with one roll so I gave the other roll to my mom.",4 "Quilting tools The product is very good, just as I had expected. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to buy good quilting tools.The order arrived on time and in perfect condition.",4 "GOt a good price I am new to sewing and I was looking for these rulers at hobby lobby. However even with the 40% off, I would still have to pay much more there than buying it online here from Amazon.These ruler helped me alot as before I use the normal ruler, and everytime i cut the fabric, the ruler would slip a little so i never got a straight cut unless i put much pressure on the ruler.Only one complaint is the 1x6 ruler I got has some scratch on it. But overall, I am satified with this purchase",4 "good this is a good Basic set. I have been quilting for years and I broke my 6x12. i was just going to by a new 6x12 but the set was a better deal. I didn't think i would use the 1x6 ruler much so that's why i never bought before. well i use it a lot now that i have it.",3 "Awesome, as expected. I love these rulers, and this small set has been great to have in my on the go sewing kit.",4 "Good for quilts It is a great set for making quilt blocks. Great fast service. I will use it a lot on my quilt blocks",4 "Very handy. Great sizes. These three rulers are the perfect size for almost any job. I love the middle size ruler the best of all. It is just absolutely perfect.",4 "Omnigrid Rotary Ruler Set from Amazon The three rulers that came in this set were just what I was looking for. I ordered them from Amazon.com and they arrived just as Amazon said they would. The price was right, too. For the price of one ruler (if bought individually), I got three! I enjoy quilting and these rulers are great for squaring up the small pieces needed to make a scrappy quilt from left overs of larger projects. I would recommend them to anyone who uses smaller squares and rectangles in their crafting projects.",4 "love these rulers Omnigrid rulers are terrific for cutting fabric accurately with a rotary blade and great for using a scissors, too. When using scissors I use my Omnigrid ruler to determine where to cut, then make a straight line mark with a pencil.If it is a slippery fabric I use flat head pins to hold the fabric together and the Omnigrid ruler will lay flat on top of the fabric with no problems.The yellow markings are very easy to see and are very useful for finding the measurement wanted. For example, on the 1"" ruler there are yellow markings at 1/4"" spaces in the middle of the ruler, and black dashes down the middle section that are labeled with 3/16"" and 3/8"" from both edges; these make it easy to line the ruler up just at the measurement wanted. On the edges the yellow marks indicate 1/8"" increments.This set is great for quilting because of the assortment of ruler sizes. The 1"" ruler is perfect for adding 1/4"" seam allowances and making straight edges on small fabric pieces. The two larger rulers make cutting bigger pieces easy. They are small enough to keep on my sewing table without getting in the way when I am sewing.Because the plastic is a little slippery I like to buy the ""TrueCut Non Slip Ruler Grips"" to place on the back of the rulers. It really helps keeping them in place while cutting.",4 "quilting rulers Was very happy with the deal I received on the rulers andI use them at least one of them on every project I havedone. I find them very useful and was glad I got the4 rulers at the same time, so that I didn't have to go shopping forall of those sizes. I am a beginner quilter and I can use allthe help I can get.ThanksHope",4 "Gift I bought this set to give to my daughter as a gift as she is also a new quilter. She loved them.",4 "one for every size I love these rulers. After quilting about a year I took an online class and relized that I needed different size rulers. I love them",4 "Just Right Just the right sizes for my daughter's sewing needs. Easy to store in her small apartment. The cutting and measuring lines are easy to read.",3 "Good Basic Set These are good quality tools for the price. Hard to go wrong at this price. The five more words needed.",4 "The perfect sizes I already owned a 24" ruler but these shorter rulers are perfect for my smaller table space and smaller projects.",3 "Does the job! Basic rotary ruler set does just what you need it to do. Great price, received product early, does just what it's supposed to do. I recommend!",4 "Made in USA Great Product. I've needed one of these for a long time, just for regular sewing, crafts, and keeping track of angles when knitting. Nice and sturdy. Looks as if it won't scratch easily. Easy to read and use.",4 "Iwata Airbrush HP-CS Nice quality construction. It creates a very controlled and even pattern. I was disappointed that I couldn't spray lines as fine as I would have liked. There was some explanation in the instructions about taking off the head of it to spray finer lines but that didn't work.",3 "eclipse airbrush Good airbrush for shade painting, background spraying.. but not for detail. Unfortunately, have a little overspray.",4 "EClipse hcs airbrush Great airbrush works good with veriable pressure easy to clean and great balance of weight Highly recommend this airbrush from beginner to advanced users on a scale of 1-10 10 being the best it gets a 10.",4 "Perfect Airbrush Gun This is the best gun out there. A friend of mine purchased a ""similar"" one for $50 on another site and when it was delivered it was not even close to the quality of this one. It costs a little more than some but can be used daily without an problems. I poor a little water into the gun and blow it out after each use for a short term cleaning. Once a week I input a cleaner into the gun and blow it out to really clean out any gunk that may be hidding inside the needles.Most importantly, I would purchase the recommended brushes to clean. DO NOT USE TOWELS OR PAPER PRODUCTS TO CLEAN. The tiny fibers will come off and can clog the needle. You can't get them out and will have to replace your needles.Definitely recommend this product!!!",4 "Great airbrush!!! This is by far an excellent purchase. The gun is great, sprays great, and has very good detail capabilities. Anyone searching for an all-around, durable, high quality airbrush should purchase this one. I am extremely satisfied.",4 "excellent for makeup Excellent for makeup application. Suggest you buy this with the Iwata silver jet compressor wonderful together. I shopped airbrush and compressors and Iwata is the best for price and quality",4 "Great airbrush for craft work I've been using this airbrush for around 6 months now on woodturnings doing everything from shading bowls to fine detail like flames and flags on pens with good success. Some ladies from work stopped by and I did a French manicure on their nails with it. They tried it themselves and were so happy they went and got their own setup.",4 "Great airbrush This airbrush is my first (and only, so far) airbrush that I've used, so I do not have the best judge of opinion regarding other devices. It's built very well (typical of thing built in Japan), easy and surprisingly fun to clean, and it works perfectly, so long as I am mixing the paints appropriately. My only gripe is with the supplemental information and instructions: very sparse -- seems like it's missing something.",3 "Nice product The air brush that I received is the second I own of this model. It is easy to clean and does a great job air brushing.This is not a fine detail brush I use mine for painting models and it really does great. Good product and happy with purchase.",4 "Iwata Airbrush This is a great airbrush for all airbrush paints and techniques other than very very fine details. The quality of these airbrushes are 5 stars and the price is definitely worth the product. Highly recommend oil/water separator and quick disconnect links for 1/8"" air hose as well.",4 "quilting supplies Just wanted I wanted. It makes cutting out fabric much easier on wrists. Love the angle of the handle. Would order again.",4 "Great product I love these cutters. They really help your wrist from getting sore. Great angle. Once you use this you will always use this cutter.",4 "The Best In my opinion, I feel that this is the best rotary cutter on the market. None other can match the ease of usingthis product. I use other makes of rotary cutters but always revert back to the Martelli.",4 "Great and Frustrating! I'm on the fence here. Cutter is easy to use and definitely reduced my usual hand pain and fatigue when cutting quilt pieces. Then I had to change the blade! Haven't gotten it to work right since and I'm about to start a new quilt! Planning to call the company.",2 "Great cutter i have been using my cutter for quite some time and love it. It did take some getting use to which did not surprise me. I can tell a difference in the stress on my hand when I used it.I would recommed it for anyone with carpal tunnel syndrome.",4 "Try it, you'll like it! Better than advertised! Surprised at the number of layers it will slice through with next to no effort. Not quite as easy as standard rotary cutter to either retract or expose the blade; however, most of that was just getting used to a slightly different procedure and now I'm a "pro". I am glad I have it.",4 "Martelli Rotary Cutter I have preciously owned a Martelli 45mm Cutter, and I reordered when mine wore out. I was sent a 60mm cutter instead, and have not tried it yet. Did not return the 60mm.",3 "Martelli Rotary Cutter I have not had a chance to use this cutter yet but from all the reviews from quilters I had to try it. I believe it will be a better product for cutting since it is angles for comfortable holding. I read great things about this product on the quilting board so I am looking forward to giving it a try.",4 "Works well but a little fragile After having joint replacement in both thumbs due to osteoarthritis, using a ""regular"" rotary cutter wasn't easy and I wanted to protect my hand joints! This ergonomic cutter works well and is much easier on the thumbs and wrist, but the little spring which closes the cover automatically didn't last long. It's a tiny wire and it just popped off. I can't figure out how to get it back on, so was disappointed in that mechanism, but am pleased overall with this cutter. It still works without the spring but the blade isn't covered - the little cover just swings now.Purchasing through Amazon was great - good prices and I got it quickly.",2 "Love this gadget! I've been using this for years, ever since it first came out (2004?). I had the spring problem and Martelli took care of it right away. Through the years I've bought a few other rotary cutters when i've forgotten to bring one to a class, or when there was a package deal with blades I thought I shouldn't turn up, but they live in a drawer. The martelli lives on my cutting mat! I'm really happy to see good prices here on Amazon for replacement blades, so I'll have no reason to stray. While others work, these work better.",4 "love my Martelli!! A friend recommended I purchase this at the 2011 Houston Quilt Show... I thought I'd give it a try, since my Olfa was giving me some grief with wrist and hand aches. It was love at first cut! Cutting is no longer a drudgery, I love this baby! I have not had the spring pop off yet, and have been steadily using the right handed 45 mm for nearly 6 months. If it does pop off, I will gladly buy another. I just have had no problems with this cutter, and understand some have problems from the reviews. Not sure what I'm doing differently, but I have an Olfa with a stash of new blades that I don't know if I'll ever use (unless I run out of Martelli blades and am in a pinch). The thing I love most about the Martelli is the ease of pressure that is required to cut with. Also love the feel of the handle in my hand, which seems to give me more control. With the Olfa hand placement was always a bit awkward, and caused pains like I mentioned. I must have been really pressing hard w/ the Olfa, but never seemed to get the hang of it 100%. Not so w/ the Martelli...The first time I tried it, I was hooked! Give it a try. BTW, I noticed many booths at the show w/ fabrics for sale by the yard, were using it as well.",4 "Martelli Rotary cutter not what I expected While this cutter is comfortable to use I can't seem to keep it straight against the ruler. Let's consider that's operator issues. But then, there is this really thin piece of wire and spring that is supposed to hold the blade cover in place. After just a few cuts, it came off so the blade cover wobbles around and gets in my way. I don't recommend this rotary cutter at all. I went back to my standard Olfa rotary cutter which I love. I really don't know why I thought it would be a good idea to try something else.",0 "Improvements have been made. After reading the reviews posted I checked out the website for this product and see that Martelli has made some adjuctemtns and improvements the original style of their rotary cutter as of June 2012. Not sure which model some of the others who have listed reviews were using. The description of the changes made might be useful in deciding whether to purchase this product or not so I have included it below. It is copied directly from the Martelli website....""ErgoCutter Update--06-01-2012 (Right-Hand Models) The frame is the infrastructure of the ErgoCutter. Several changes were made for a better, more ergodynamic fit in your hand. Many of the changes were guided by the advice of orthopedic surgeons, occupational therapists, and other qualified professionals. We started by raising the quality of the frame to a higher-density polymer resin, an increase in heft of over 50%. There is more substance to this cutter. Thumb and forefinger guides were also added, because proper hand placement is essential for best performance. In the photos the new thumb guide is pretty obvious, but the top of the frame where you place your forefinger has also been adjusted for a better fit. The rubber grip has also been improved for a better fit, and thickened for more cushioning. The blade and bolt assembly remain much the same, but we have made some improvement to the easy-clean tab.""[...]",3 "Rotary Cutting made even easier for those with disabilities I have struggled with rotary cutting because of the awkard position of the wristand hand is not natural to me. I have some carpul tunnel in my cutting hand, sogripping a regular cutter is difficult.Using the Martelli Ergo is very natural and easy. It requires very little pressureto cut. The movement is natural as you move your hand and arm.This is a great product for those with hand disabilities.",4 "Martelli Ergo 2000 45mm Rotary Cutter The Martelli Ergo 2000 45mm Rotary Cutter - Right Hand is the best rotary cutter on the market. I never have to turn my hand in an awkward position. Because I am moving forward with my hand in a normal position, I have much more control. The blades are sharp and able to cut through multiple layers of fabric without distorting the fabrics whether they are being cut into strips, various shapes or larger pieces. I think this rotary cutter is the best tool in my sewing cabinet....it really stays right on my cutting table.",4 "ergonomic rotary cutter Arrived in packaging, on time, and I immediately had to make yet another quilt to try it out. These rotary cutters are great. Cuts down on wrist strain and on stutter cuts.",4 "Amazingly Efficient This lives up to the advertising. Ease to operate and less stress on the hands and wrists.",4 "Martelli Ergo 2000 45mm Rotary Cutter I enjoyed using this rotary cutter and can cut fabric for hours without hand/shoulder discomfort. Works well for that. My complaint with this product is it's short lifespan.....I have had 5 of these cutters in the past 3 years and each had broken after less than 6 months of use. Not very good value, I'm tired of spending good money on bad materials, the plastic parts break too easily rendering cutter useless. I also had issue with the spring that opens and closes the blade stretching and falling off. If Martelli would improve the quality of materials used to make these cutters, I would certainly buy one again.",2 "Alvin Pro Drafting Triangles These triangles are great. They are transparent and orange in color. They have a high contrast between paper and your lines. Easy to line up. Shipped quickly too.",4 "Great math gift My calculus teacher son wanted this for his birthday - after seeing it, he ordered 2 more! It fit his needs perfectly.",4 "Alvin Pro Drafting Triangles These triangles are great. They are transparent and orange in color. They have a high contrast between paper and your lines. Easy to line up. Shipped quickly too.",4 "Worth buying! Watch it multiple times. What a delight this DVD is. Ricky Tims is an amazing quilter, but he is also an excellent communicator and teacher. This filming and lighting throughout this DVD give you a perfect view to see and understand the quilting of Ricky Tims. He takes you though a quilt from inspiration to completion, teaching you a number of techniques along the way.While watching this DVD, I stopped it numerous times to try out or practice some of the things R. was teaching. I would have to say that I am a long way from quilting like Ricky Tims, but I have learned some practical techniques along the way and have some ideas I would like to develop furthur as a result of watching this DVD. I have lent it to several quilters and they all like it. Now if I can only get it back to watch it again!",4 "Best DVD ever! Ricky's video is well done and everything is clear and in the correct order. Easy to follow instructions. The best of this type I have seen!",4 "It is not my grand finale Wow! I watched Ricky (please forgive my error) as it was aired and just had to have it. I have already watched it several times and I am sure I will add this to my library for reference as my brain is getting old as I am.",4 "Great video! This video definitely deserves at least 5 stars. Ricky is totally organized in his presentation; steps are in order and thoroughly explained. The photographer deserves great credit as well for all the tight shots that make the techniques so clear. The background music does not distract. Great pacing; Ricky spends just the right amount of time on each section of the video. I love that it's indexed so that I'll be able to easily find specific portions of it to review. It gave me lots of new ideas for techniques to try. And the video answered all my questions about how Ricky gets his splendid results.",4 "Very Informative and Useful He does a great job, keeps your attention and shares many useful tips and techniques. I'm fairly new to quilting and found it very helpful. I would have given it 5 stars but it got a little cheesy towards the end when he wastes time waiting on you. I would buy more of his videos if they were available. He sure makes machine quilting look easy.",3 "Great Colored Pencils I've always liked Prismacolor pencils and why wouldn't I LOVE this set for only a penny? They're great for travel, and on the go because they're a small set that I can throw in my purse and take with me any where.",4 "I love this stuff!! The application of this gold leaf is very easy! I've used the gold, the copper and the silver. I can't recommend the silver, though. It breaks apart easily during application. Do some practice applications before using it on your final project. I purchased mine at an art store where it was about $5.95",4 "Excellent I bought this product to be used in a photograph. It worked well and is extremely reasonably priced.",4 "Each bead is engraved... The mala beads that I received are lightly engraved with buddhist symbols (like the wrist malas sold by Reorient). I did not expect this feature because it was not mentioned. The quality is excellent and better than mala beads that I considered buying at local yoga studios.",4 "Really beaustiful These Mala beads are VERY large, very beautiful and very sustantial. They distinctly smell of sandalwood. The beads I received were not individually carved. When i first opened them, the scent of sandal wood was overwhelming - almost medicinal, but, after talking with the vendor, I left them out of the plastic bag and now, the scent is just beautiful. I deliberated a long time about buying them and am sorry I waited so long.",4 "worth five star!! I brought so mamy item of mala bread,this one is the best one with good price. worth five star!!!trust me,I brought six mala bread,some also have high price,but this one is worth the picture that they show us,and pirce is worth! __ truth!",4 "Perfect! I ordered this product for a friend's birthday present. It arrived even before the expected delivery time, and the product was in pristine condition. It also has a nice woody smell to it. I would definitely recommend this product and seller!",4 "Great experience! This was my first attempt at rebuilding a wicker chair. The reeds were exactly what I needed and the service and delivery were expeditious. Thank you.",4 "NOt userfriendly If you don't sew too much it's a good little machine, but oh so frustrating to change the bobbin and every time you use the thread cutter the presser foot falls off. If I looked closer on this machine I would never have bought it, I would have made sure the bobbin loads from the top. If you want to put this machine in a sewing table, you have to crawl under the table to change bobbin. To thread a new bobbin you have to rethread...........summary. good for once in a while sewing and mending,priced good,but not user friendly.",1 "Lovely machine! This the first sewing machine I've personally owned. I grew up using my mom's Singer machine, so I knew I wanted to look at Singers before thinking about any other brands. I fell in love with the splash of red on this machine, and the fact that it includes all of the basic necessary features. Two pleasant surprises - 1. The thread cutter located to the left of the needle/presser foot. Definitely comes in handy! 2. The brush included in this set has a cap on one end covering a seam ripper. Very insightful.",3 "hawaiana this is just like a HAWAIIAN shirt! Full of the beach flavor of happy carefree days smelling the balmy air that provides one with these pretty flowers in the trees. Great for a party!",4 "The best watercolors I have been using St Petersburg Watercolors for 6 years with amazing results. I would never use anything else. In former Soviet countries where I first learned about them it is all they use. The former Soviet Union despite its many flaws, supported art and developed wonderful art supplies. After moving back to US I tried american and european made art supplies but with unsatisfying results.",4 "Great replacement for plastic bags! If you'd like to cut down on waste in your life, pehaps you should consider oilcloth. It is eco-friendly & makes a great reusable replacement for plastic lunch bags.",4 "Great for OT I really liked this scissors as it helped me to teach my child to cut who had lots of weakness with motor skills.It let's you guide the child's hand while cutting which builds the child's confidence and skills for cutting.",4 "money saving tools I m a collector of watches and needed a better way of changing my watch batteries without going to the jewelier to pay $10 to $15 a pop. first day I received these tools I chg out 2 batteries. I just paid for the kit. Profit from this point on",4 """Secret Weapon"" This little glue gun is a wood worker's secret weapon. Sometimes when you are doing fit ups, especially on small boxes, clamps are in the way. Thats when the hot glue is the answer. Just a small dab and you have a tough, but temporary bond. I use it a lot to hold lids to the box while I rout them to that ""perfect"" fit. Then just a tap with a dead blow hammer and they come right off. Doesn't take much to hold them on and that makes for very easy cleanup. Use hot glue to hold those small hinges in place while you predrill the screw holes. I have even ""hot"" glued pieces to the bench that were too small to clamp, so I could carve, chisel or file a profile on them. This is a very versital tool and I highly recommend every wood worker have one.",4 "Good deal My old unit, same manufacturer, finally failed after hundreds of hours of use. In fact, it was actually left on for 3 months in the basement (doh!) and continued to work. Yes, the cord could be a little thicker and longer, but I typically use it for artwork and household projects, so an outlet is usually nearby.This is the hot variety of glue gun, which is different from the somewhat cooler type. If you're occasionally clumsy like me, lookout for burns from the tip or from glue! Also, the glue takes longer to cool from the high temperature, so you have to be a little more patient. The bond is stronger than the low temp glues, in my experience.",3 "Junk Broke on second use. Spend a bit more and get something better! I didn't even get through the two free glue sticks!",0 "Don't Risk Your Money The trigger broke on the first use. I thought no big deal, I can just push the glue stick through. On the second use I plug the gun in and there is a huge spark and the power cord blew from the base of the gun. Now its completely useless. Dont waste your money on this cheap item, at least buy from Walmart so if something happens you can return easily.",0 "Glad this works for you guys!! Doesnt work for me.It gets hot enough, but the trigger doesnt push hard enough for the glue to come out.If I push it with a stick or pencil, that works!!I hate it when I spend money on something with such good reviews and it doesnt work!!!!I guess I got a lemmon!!??Glad to see it works for the rest of the world!! :\To me, its a POS!!",0 "Causes reproductive harm! I bought this little glue gun and was HORRIFIED to see on the label that it contains lead and causes reproductive harm. How in the world is it legal to sell this and why would anyone want this? No craft projects are worth getting cancer. Hoping the seller issues me a refund asap. I gave it one star because the Amazon system won't let you post without picking a rating... but I would give it minus stars.",0 "very bad i recieved the product. pluged in and it burnt out. very disappointed. i will recommend buy this kinds of producyts from local stores only.",0 "Don't think its supposed to catch on fire So I ordered this figuring its a simple tool with a simple purpose, why pay more than $3 or so.... well, open the package, notice the plug doesnt quite look the same as your standard American plug. Plug it in, put a glue stick in it... after 20 seconds or so, I was about to pick it up, when sparks started shooting out of it. Sparks flying from the trigger and any hole in the plastic. I yanked the plug out of the outlet before my fuses blew or something, and the glue gun had smoke coming out of it. I threw it out the window before my house burned down.Please don't buy this. Its terrible crap made in terrible Asian factories and isn't compatible with USA electricity. Serious risk to buyers.",0 "Hatred This item is a piece of worthless #$%$&! It broke just 23 hours after I bought it. I had to use it for my son's project. I am very upset. The shipping wasn't bad but, I am still upset. My son failed his project because of a lousy piece of ##$%*&! I will not recommend this to anyone, unless you want to waste your money!",0 "Terrible It's made cheap and didn't work. The trigger didn't work and the plug in seemed to small. The chrome on the plug flaked off. The worst object that I have bought off of Amazon",0 "glue gun reveiw was very pleased with this quality product. its small, weightless and does any job! would have liked it to have a longer cord though.",4 "Fast Very good product, very fast shipping! I have not used the gun yet, But i have plugged it in to make sure everything turns on and whatnot. So far im pleased :) After i use the gun ill review then to finish my opinion.",3 "Does the job Does the job for my classroom needs. I love the kick stand. Only negative is that it only has one temp setting.",4 "Package was kinda crushed... Product was great! The plastic container was crushed and glue sticks just loosely lying inside the protective plastic. Otherwise great :)",3 "very short cord I was excited when plugged into the wall that it heats quickly. However the cord is very short. Once the glue stick is used about half way, you have to manually push it through. What a huge disappointment.",2 "Better for less Not impressed but its a glue gun. The cord is cheap and stiff .. just another POS but arent they all?",3 "Peace of junk! I went to use it and the trigger broke didn't even get to use the 2 free glue sticks not worth it at all i could buy a better one for the price of the shipping and handling do not buy this item its not worth it",0 "Garbage. Broke in less than 5 min. The cord for this glue gun is definitely not rated for a device like this. It's thinner than anything I've seen before.I took the glue gun out of the package, put a glue stick in and let it warm up. It produced a glue dot about the size of a quarter and then just stopped working. Unplugged and replugged, nothing. Complete piece of garbage.Silver lining: the manufacturer immediately refunded my money when I told him I wanted to return it. They told me I could keep the broken glue gun as a bonus.Sweet bonus.",0 "It's basically what you pay for. What can I say? It's a glue gun. Not very expensive, nothing really special about it. If you're not a glue fanatic this is perfect for you.I personally use mine for Wax sealing, Stick wax sticks in it and melting them. Holds together pretty good.If it were the quality I would rate it a 4, but seeing however I pay a very small price for it. I gave it a 5 because it was worth the minor pay for the entertainment",4 "Trigger broke too easy Even when the glue was very hot, the trigger spring broke right out of it. The item was then rendered useless.",1 "Gone does not hold up! I used the glue gun about 5 times and on the 5th time the gun overheated and blew up! It is cheap for a reason! You might as well spend the extra money to get the better glue gun!",0 "Works Pretty well The only complaint I have is that the cord to plug it in is so short. Thankfully I had an extension cord to use it.",3 "Gets very hot, just takes a while I like this glue gun, it feels cheap, but it works great. Packaging is actually stapled together :?Gets very hot which is a big plus, but it takes a while.5-7minutes.",4 "Don't Buy It Where do I start? This product is garbage and worse, a serious safety hazard.-The cord is only about 1' long making it useless without an extension cord.-The cord is undersized for a heating appliance, making it a shock/fire hazard.-The product is labeled as containing cancer-causing materials.-The product has no brand-name and no rating/listing details. Typical a product like this would be list by UL, confirming it as safe. The blue label in the picture which appears to contain this data does not actually exist on the product. Borderline fradulent advertising.-Heavy duty? What a joke. The trigger broke after an hour of use.-The kickstand doesn't keep the gun up and the plastic nub holding it in place broke after 3 flips of the stand.If you value your time, money, and frustration level, buy something else.I've contacted the seller for a refund. We'll see how that goes.",0 "Great Product, Amazing Value I actually purchased this glue gun with a little skepticism due to how 'cheap' it first seemed. I figured, ""Well, worst case, I'm only out a couple of dollars and surely I can still use the included glue sticks."" However, to be honest, I am very surprised by the quality of this product! It heats up quickly, stays hot, and works 100% as I'd expect and want. Yes, it's small and I probably wouldn't want to use it if I was glue-gunning for multiple hours everyday, but I keep it right by my sewing machine and use it regularly as a part of my projects and it's not once let me down!The two things that are a pain to deal with:(1) I didn't get a little metal ""leg"" thing to hold the gun when I set it down while using it. It has the spots for it, so maybe it does normally come with it and somehow mine just didn't, but either way, that's a minor deal. I was able to just stick my own crafted ""leg"" where the 'built-in' one would have been.(2) Once the glue stick starts to get a bit short, you have to actually start manually feeding it in from the back. Many of the bigger glue guns will feed the glue in more automatically, but this one does not. It's not a problem when the stick is still newer, but certainly once it's almost used. However, the gun is still usable and you can get through the whole stick, so it's not a major issue.Overall, I'm very pleased with this gun, especially given the price.",3 "It does the job... well like the title says the glue gun gets the job done but I just hate that the chord is like the length of a ruler T_T thats way to short for me...",2 "Good Enough to do the job Cheaply constructed, and takes longer to heat up than I thought it would, but once it does heat up it does the job. Just remember there is no on/off switch, so the moment you finish gluing you have to unplug it so it'll stop drooling out hot glue.",2 "truefull This product is easy to use and works great for the projects I wanted it for. Always handy to have one :)",4 "Fine glue gun I am not a super crafter. I use this to fix things like hair-ribbons, toys, etc. That said, it seems to be sturdy, safe, and well worth what I paid for it. I would purchase it again.",3 "it wrked it worked for the projects we made at vacation bible school! ............ . . . . . . . .",4 "Short Cord, Overflow of Glue This hot glue gun does what it is suppose to do, maybe to good. The glue is melting at such a fast rate and the nozzle is too large so unless you are using it constantly it is dripping everywhere. Also the cord is only about 2 feet long so you should plan on using an extension cord or be very close to an outlet. On top of that, the cord is very flimsy and cheap. The wire protection separated from the wire after only about 1 month of use. I would not recommend this product unless you are simply looking for the cheapest glue gun for a 1 time project.",1 "Hot glue! Cute lil gun if you are not industrial. Worked very well for me on smaller projects. Handy lil thing to have in the tool box. (make sure you remember glue sticks) hahahaha",4 "OK Glue Gun Ok for small projects...glue gets messy. The stand doesn't really help much. The gun does work and the glue sticks are a nice bonus for starters.",2 "Cheap but works The gun works, but it feels flimsy. You also have to load in two glue sticks at a time, one will enter most of the way into the chamber to melt, and then the other one can push glue out. As others have said, the cord is really short and the gun takes a long time to heat up. Also, the gun is listed as using 7/16"" diameter (.44 in) sticks, but it actually takes .28"" diameter sticks.",2 "Fragile This glue gun worked badly from the first time I used it. The glue would continually ""drool"" from the nozzle after getting heated up, wasting copious amounts of glue. Secondly, after 2 days of hardly any use, the product broke. The chassis of the glue gun is made of a cheap plastic that broke apart at the handle very easily, discontinuing further use.However, for the price, this is what one is to expect, however, the shipping made this gun a no-deal.In short, if you are looking for a glue gun for actual use, find something else.Also, there were no 2 free glue sticks.",1 "good deal This is a good standard glue gun. I've been happy with how well it works. It does leak sometimes, which is a pain, but not too big of a deal. I researched a lot of glue guns, and I'm glad I went with this one.",3 "nice templates These are interesting templates to use with my Paintstiks. My grandchildren also use these for their color crayon art! You need to have a rubber mat underneath the templates so they don't scoot around while you're working.",4 "Best Spray Biith EVA Technicall I was surprised that only the sheet cam but at least the sheet was usable just for not getting paints on my desk.",4 "Very clear, easy to use. We have one of these at school and I've been hunting it down ever since. The lens is easy to focus and the image is extremely clear, even with pencil sketches. I love this projector.",4 "Artograph MC250 Projector from Germany 100% net image. No definition image loss even far from the projected plane (more than 5 meters). No resolution loss or distortion on edges. Lenses screw made out in plastic, but due the well solid finished body, allows you some millimeters focus settings. Enough light power and ventilation. I've experimented on deep gray surface (Gray Tone Scale 8) and it worked very well, of course a bit of light loss which don't affect the image sharpness. Due the Light bulb heat, I recommend to use in cold environment or together with air-conditioning to avoid some dilatation of the paper or any other material exposed to intense halogen light. Also avoid keeping more than 30 minutes on. Switch off for a while to cool down the system and then back to it... Keep some extra light bulbs available. For sure you will need it!!Artograph MC250 Projector from Germany",4 "Consider carefully First, I was so shocked at the sloppy feel of the lens as I would turn it to focus!! For $500, and ""made in Germany"" I expected a very nice, smooth gliding lens as I focused. But no, it is sloppy, jerky, and if you're not careful the entire lens will drop into your hands or onto the floor! There is a built-in lens support you can slide out, but it doesn't address the sloppiness or the risk of falling out. Artograph tells me that this model is the only model they don't make themselves. But who would have expected a German-made optical gadget to be sloppy in any way? I'm sure the lens itself is wonderful, but the housing-unit is not.Secondly, be very careful that this magnification range is what you want. I thought 3X would be good for small projects, but think about it... a 4"" image turns into a 12"" image and you can't even project it at 4"" or 8"". It HAS to be 12"" or it is blurry. For some parts of my project I wanted a big 12"" enlargement, but some parts I wanted smaller and had to reduce my initial image to 1"" tall to get it down to 3"" on my canvas. Just realize that 3X is pretty large!I contacted Artograph directly and talked to a very nice man who also works on the repairs, himself. He had a couple suggestions if I ended up keeping this unit (such as extending the lens with PVC piping to give me a smaller magnification) but warned me of various minor complications etc.) He also suggested that for my needs it sounds like I should have gotten the 225-190 Super Prism Projector which can actually reduce images as well as enlarge a LOT. He discussed the difference in lightbulbs between this unit and that one. You do sacrifice a tiny bit in clarity, but I'm sure it's minimal, and since I wasn't able to work/focus easily with this unit....! Anyhow, he was very helpful! Since I am not doing murals or huge pictures, this is being exchanged for a different model.",2 "Terrible communication I have ordered a product, 48 hours has passed and my order has yet to be shipped! I ordered expedited shipping. I have not received any conformation from this vender that I even placed an order? I wished I had paid more attention to this seller!! MY fault, but buyer be ware!! I will never again use Amazon as a recourse for anything!",0 "beeswax Just as described...beeswax. Use it for sealing seems on canvas pop up camper. have to break it up into smaller pieces, but for the price its worth it.",3 "Great sketch book Heavy duty paper that markers, glue, pens, etc. don't leak through. Nice hard binding and hard cover makes its very durable. High quality product. Very much worth the price (which is great, btw!)",4 "Optics work, LEDs are bust I imagine these have terrible quality control and some work perfect and others don't. They aren't expensive, but they should work. The lens work, and they work fine so they are still usable. The headband is loose, and sloppy but it will stay in place with some clever balancing. The LED's came defective. I tried wiring them to separate power source to test what part of their circuit was defective. For sure the LEDs are blown out (out of the box).Anyway, they are still useable for what I am doing but they should be about half the price given the quality and the LEDs. I think in retrospect I would look for something that has a better fit and then worry about the lighting afterwards.",1 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "A Solid Buy Most people complain about their sts falling of their needles (lion brand)i've not had any such problem with these.They're standard length, which doesn't hold as many sts as one would believebut they are shaped perfectlythe plastic is solid and handles wear and tear very well",3 "Jumbo Knitting Needles Review Nice set of needles to be used in doing Broomstick Lace. These needles in these differene sizes are rather difficult to find in the sewing stores. Thanks for Amazon.com.",4 "They work great They are huge but they work great. I had no problems with losing stitches. Since they are plastic it makes it easy to work with them bc they are so lightweight despite their size. My only complaint is the color, it's ugly like a very light grey.",3 "GoodNeedles These needles meet expectations. Their size affords the opportunity to create quick gift items! They are not difficult to work worth at all!",4 "Huge! I had done some research to get an idea of how big these things would be, but I was still blown away at the size! I absolutely LOVE these things! They are light weight and easy to work with. I even got a handwritten ""Thank You!"" on my receipt! I will be purchasing from this company again!",4 "Just what I was looking for - These needles were just what I was looking for. They arrived in the time specified, well packaged and in great shape. The price was definitely a consideration. I couldn't find them in the store so was glad to have them in my favorite on-line store. Thanks.",4 "Fantastic! I love these! It took me some time to get used to holding them, because they are huge. I knitted scarves for Christmas gifts using these needles. I did a straight knit using two different colors of super bulky yarn and the loos pattern turned out beautifully. I am a new knitter and a scarf took me about an hour. I would definitely use super bulky yarn, though, otherwise, the knit it is too loose and the strands catch very easily and warp what you are making.",4 "Not great Bought these to use while I was overseas. Great job shipping and with customer service, but they are pretty cheap and not really what I was looking for. Pretty awkward to work with.",2 "Boye Jumbo Knitting Needles Size 50 This size is available by special order at novelty shops in the metro area. They are exactly as I expected but the savings amounted to over 60% plus gas in this area and they shipped FREE.",4 "Love my knitting needles Good delivery, great product, made many scarves. Very happy with whole purchase. Would recommend this to any of my friends who ask.",3 "Better Make Sure If you order these jumbo needles, you better make sure they're completely, 100% what you want. I'm new to knitting and I ordered these needles b/c I thought bigger would be easier to hold, but these things are HUGE. Way too big for my hands. I'd like to return them but I have to pay for shipping. The total cost of my transaction was $8.77 and when I tried to return these, I found that I have to pay for shipping or have it deducted by the seller if I go thru UPS, which was going to cost me $5.14 so basically, to return these, I was going to get $3.63 back. I guess I'll just keep them. Maybe I can yard sell them or something :/",2 "Best Scissors around Finely designed for flawless cutting execution. Basic black and silver color. Scissor is 9"" long - great for long rolls of wrapping paper and opening boxes. A good family scissor to be kept in the junk drawer; but Mom, keep an extra elsewhere in kitchen where the kids can't find it.",4 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Crumbless frosting Works great for putting icing on cake and not getting crumbs in it. You do have to have atleast a 16"" bag and it puts the frosting on thick, but you can take some back off.",4 "Excited!! Haven't even used it yet but I've seen it's work and i know i will be satisfied can't wait to officially try this out. Definitely beats icing by hand.",4 "Great for so many more tasks than icing a cake! I bought this to use to decorate a tall, square-shaped cake by icing up from the bottom to the top of it to decorate it like a present for a Christmas party dessert. This worked beautifully. This tip was the ""ribbon"" on the sides of the ""present"". I then added a sprig of curling ribbon to the top of the cake to add the finishing touch. Took very little time to decorate something gorgeous & creative!I also use this to evenly apply strawberry glaze atop strawberry topped cheesecakes. It puts just the right amount on there in an even fashion. Love it!",4 "best cake invention This saves so much time icing cakes. When making a large party cake its awesome for time. Pipe the icing down in rows than smooth with spatula. But I have recently started using when just icing an everyday 8 or 9 inch cake and it saves at least 5-10 minutes. I have use one Wilton cloth piping bag, cut just for this tip. Cleaning is not bad when you just let sit in hot water a few minutes than clean right out. I highly recommend.",4 "Love this. This quick icer makes icing a cake so much easier! Perfect for use with buttercream frosting. Icing a cake takes just minutes.",4 "great to have! Any cake decorator would know how great this tool is to have. I am one myself and recently lost my old one. I ordered this one and got it fast. It was In great condition. It was a size smaller then my old one but still works great!",4 "Amazing! Use this tip to ice your cakes and you will never have problems. And it gets the job done quick, easy and no mess.",4 "I can't frost without it after buying one NO MORE CRUMBS in my frosting!!!!! This tip makes the cake easy to frost without a crumb to be found.",4 "Made of aluminum I knew that the tips were made of aluminum, but because this one is so large, it gets bent very easily. I didn't notice it at first, but now I have to make sure I keep it in a hard case or something when "traveling" with it or it will get bent. And it's hard to get it back to its original shape.",3 "feedback great tool to frost a cake in seconds with a lot less mess and time. A definite for all cake decorators and can be used for piping potatoes",3 "Excellent service Nice to know we can decorate a cake just like the professionals do! Simple to use and costs less than ordering a professional cake!",4 "great I used this with my 16 in bag to ice the whole cake and it is perfect and makes it super fast",4 "A great child's machine This is a great machine for a child. I bought this for my 8-year-old daughter and she loves it. She is able to thread the machine and the bobbin without assistance. I intend to send one to my niece for her 10th birthday.",4 "excellent buy this is a great machine for doing the basics and a little more. great starter machine. perfect for my needs....would highly recommend it!!!",3 "Busted the 2nd time it was used. Junk! 1st project: Sewed 4 sheer curtains and all was fine. 2nd Project: Hemmed 4 cotton valances, it stopped feeding the fabric, called Brother they said to take it to a repair center in a town of 2,000 people an hour away, then go back a week later to pay for the repairs and pick up the machine. Why would anyone take two 1/2 days off of work and pay to repair a sewing machine that breaks so easily? The same is true for all Brother products. So I've learned to buy from companies that locate their service center in convenient locations, like the city of 500,000 that I live in.",0 "Great... when it works EXTENSIVE bobbin problems, thread tension problems, etc. I've had this sewing machine for years and have never been able to do much with it because of all the problems I've had. They tell you to go get it serviced, but that costs just as much as getting a new crappy sewing machine.When it actually works, it's simple and easy, but multiple pieces randomly stop working all the time and if you are not very experienced with sewing machines you will never know how to fix it- the manual doesn't help at all.I plan to buy a new sewing machine soon; I'll be dumping this one on craigslist.",1 "Horrible. Cheaply made and difficult to use! The threading mechanism is cumbersome; it requires a pair of tweezers since the movable arm does not come high enough to get the thread in. This is either a defect of this particular machine, or the entire model. The sewing thread and bobbin thread often tangle and jam up the machine, making a simple mending job into a mess. I have tried adjusting tension but there is no remedy to this situation. I do NOT recommend this machine.",0 "Brother sewing machine This machine is a great buy for easy repairs and sewing.The bobbin was alittle complicated to thread, different principle than my old Singer. But it is a great buy for the money and works like a charm.",4 "Tool Bench Necessity - Brother LS2125 Since we added a new puppy to our household 3 years ago, I've spent an average of 6 Law and Order episodes glueing, stapling, and hand-sewing my favorite couch's cushions!No More!Early Monday morning - Yes, for THIS Football Pre-Season - I wised up and purchased my Brother LS-2125! Learning to wire the contraption up only took 4 1/2 days! This morning, after finding where I'd tossed the directions, I discovered the Brother LS-2125 has a necessary component called a Lower Bobbin. Wound and positioned correctly, the Lower Bobbin took ALL the mysteries out of Machine Sewing! In less than 20 minutes, I was stuffing the Foam back into my couch cushion!The Brother LS-2125 is Vital to Your Tool Bench! Buy one NOW before Football Season starts! You'll experience far longer Halftime Naps than ever before! You'll be watching countless Law and Order episodes without Sticking Yourself!The Brother LS-2125 is Better than Viagrara! Imagine all the seconds you'll save up for that Quality Time Together! Now, while you're out ""walking the dog"" during those long, cold evenings - - because ""Look what your Dang Dog chewed up this time,"" your wife will be able to relieve Stress and Find Where ""that dang dog"" peed!With only a week under my belt owning my first Brother LS-2125, I strongly recommend you purchase this Vital Tool! This is a GUY Thing that's been hidden TOO LONG!The only problem I've found with my Brother LS-2125 is that it can't darn those nylon knee-highs I've been hiding (and replacing) these past three years. Perhaps another tool exists for that repair...John",4 "Good Basic Machine This machine would not win any awards for engineering or design, but its a great basic practical machine. My wife has had this for about 2 months & thinks she's already saved same amount of money as the cost by using it for misc stitches & making misc items. Again, a great basic machine.",4 "Save your money - Buy Vintage, Janome or Bernina I used this machine for 2 months. I had nothing but tension problems. It also sounds a bit like a chainsaw, when using it. I'm not rough on machines but when putting it away one night, I noticed the sound of something broken off inside. I also made the mistake of trying to do some free motion quilting on it. The tension never recovered. I suspect my ultra low loft batting somehow broke the tensioner spring. The parts are ALL plastic. The warranty is clearly a joke. It would cost more to fix than to buy a new version of this machine (you couldn't pay me for another one of these things)My advice to someone new to machines would be to either buy a vintage model or spend the bucks on a low end Janome or Bernina. My vintage White is 100% metal and a workhorse. You can find some really great vintage machines on Craigslist or ebay, starting at around $60.Two months after buying this machine, it is sitting in a box in my closet. I'm going to have to part it out to make any of my money back. These are disposable machines.",0 "good for a starter I am totally new to sewing, and this machine is a really good choice for me. I made it work in one hour. It has a bulb inside, so swith off when you are not working, otherwise it will be too hot. anyway, it's gorgeous for me.",4 "Best value The Sewing Machine is a basic one and is an excellant choice for beginners to mid-level sewers who need to do basic stitching and repairs around the house.",4 "Do not buy it!!! This machine is WORTHLESS. But I did get it at a fairly cheap price it was not the cheapest. The machine has classic ""nesting"" near the bobbin. Also there is something horribly horribly wrong with the tension. I have knotting on both sides, it's ridiculous. The machine can not sew a straight line, it takes hours to do a simple project, do not buy it.",0 "Great purchase! I'm enjoying my new sewing machine! The product is very well thought out and is extremely comfortable to use.",4 "My First Amazon Purchase Gift for wife. I was very surprized at how quickly it arrived and in excellent condition. Not one nick in box. My wife loves this unit. Easy to use and store.",4 "simple and easy I can only sew with a basic ability. I needed a machine to save time on basic repairs and very simple projects that took too long to sew by hand. This machine was very easy to learn and use. I am not overwhelmed with options that I dont know how to use anyway. I have only run into a few problem (all caused by me) and I was able to figure out what I had done wrong easily. It is a great machine for learning or for someone who only needs to sews on occasion.",4 "Inexpensive machine that works! We bought this sewing machine for a child. I hadn't seen any other reviews, so I bought it thinking it might go back. I am happy to say that it works very well. It would be suitable for a beginning sewer-child or adult. It has a nice range of stitches and all the standard features that you might look for in a basic sewing machine.For the money, this machine works fine. It can easily be used for projects such as making clothes, curtains, and alterations. It's a good basic machine for a child to learn on. I'd pay the extra $20. and bypass getting a ""toy"" sewing machine. They don't work very well and make for a very frustrating experience.",4 "Quick and Easy... I bought this mainly for hemming my own pants. Figuring that I would spend roughly $10US to get my pants hemmed by someone else, I decided I would just buy an inexpensive sewing machine and do it my self -I mean after ten pairs of pants, it's paid for itself, right?So I did, I bought the Brother LS-2125 and now I hem my own pants, and can complete some upholstery projects I've been working on.In the past, I've heard horror stories about many inexpensive sewing machines, and I wasn't ready to drop $400US or more on one, so I figured I'd give this one a try on whim -and now I am very happy with my LS-2125 as I've had no problems that weren't my own fault (RTFM).And as someone who hasn't used a sewing machine in over 20 years (my grandmother taught me when I was a kid) I can honestly say that I would reccomend this as a beginner's sewing machine.As a side note, now my girlfriend wants me to hem her pants (and some of my friends have offered to pay me to hem their pants too...).",4 "Very pleased - used this machine to piece my quilt blocks While I didn't NEED to buy a sewing machine for the quilting class I'm taking, I never seemed to be able to finish my blocks during class so I purchased this machine to work on them at home. I'm very pleased with it. I never used a sewing machine in my life until now. I was so overwhelmed at the thought of buying one - so I picked this one based on the price and previous 5-star reviews.Being that I only need to stitch a straight line to piece my blocks (just to clarify - I am NOT using this for quilting stitches, just the piecing), a basic machine is all I needed. It didn't take long for me, a complete novice when it comes to sewing, to start piecing my blocks. The instruction book is thorough and includes diagrams that were helpful in figuring out where everything goes & what it all does. I was up & sewing in about 30 minutes. I really love this machine!",4 "Great Little Machine I recently purchased this wonderful machine after having my old one for the past 20 years. My old one was a Singer and had cost more when new than this one. The new one has twice as many features and is just so easy to work with. I am a novice when it comes to sewing, using the machine for minor repairs and alterations.I will certainly be using this one more frequently! This price was the cheapest on the net and in retail.Thanks,Abbey McLeod",4 "Love It! Machine was purchased as a starter machine on which my youngest two could learn how to sew. They are 6 & 8 and I can't get them away from it! It works well, seems durable, and is very easy to use! Great buy!!!!",4 "Brother Sewing Machine Needed a small cheap machine to do easy hemming and quick repairs of garments that now unravel after one washing.Out of the box and sewing within half an hour. Easy instructions, works fabulous. Bought a cheapy $20 sewing machine that did not work.This one is great for the price, felt just like Home Ec class 20 years ago but working with a nicer and easier to use machine.",4 "Great machine to beat up I bought this machine over 4 years ago to teach myself to sew. The first thing I made on it was a little shirt for my toddler. I just jumped in and haven't stopped sewing since, with the help and support of an xperienced group of sewers online. I have 3 little girls that are very close in age and I have been using this machine for over four years to make outfits and Halloween costumes for them. I have sewn everything from denim to linen, thick ruffles, layers of tulle, full, gathered, layered ruffle skirts, and God knows what else. Oh, the peter pan collared dress jacket I made of faux leopard fur and Brown corduroy (both quite thick fabrics)-I thought that was going to destroy my machine for sure! I broke 3 hand needles in half trying to put the buttons on that jacket but my machine sewed that thing without batting an eye. There were nights that I used this machine until the sun came up the next morning. I have really given this little machine a beating and my sister has borrowed it to sew stuff (seat covers for her car made from thick fluffy towels for our hot California summers) as well. I have used the satin stitch to applique on T shirts and dresses and pants.It still works just as hard as it did the day I brought it home. I am really surprised to see the bad reviews because I must have gotten a real gem in the one I bought. I'm using it once again to make my girls' Halloween costumes this year.I think as long as this machine is taken care of, and the right thread ad needles are used for the right type of fabric, it is fine. I have never had any problems with the tension, or thread gathering under the fabric, or thread snapping like some of the other posters. This machine has been a serious workhorse for me. I have to say it has paid for itself many times over by now!",4 "Started out strong, but failed in the end I thought I was getting myself a real gem based on reviews I'd read, unfortunately I was wrong. I have owned this machine for just under 2 mos and it's already having issues w/the lower bobbin. I called Brother and though helpful w/troubleshooting, we couldn't fix the problem and I was instructed to take it to the closest service center which unfortunately is 36 miles away...would not really recommend this machine based on this experience.",1 "Easy to Use Even though I worked as a seamstress in the Navy for about a year, I cannot really say that I am trained as a seamstress. I hemmed pants, added patches, and created (on an embroidery machine) patches then sewed them on uniforms, but that is really all basic stuff. I did learn how to control a really powerful sewing machine.It's been over seven years since I used a sewing machine but the Brother LS2125 25-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine was relativly easy to set up and is easy to use.",4 "Good, Inexpensive Sewing machine I am a begining sewer. I have machine sewn a quilt once many years ago, but that is the extent of my sewing experience. I wanted an inexpensive, simple machine because I do not sew often.I bought this machine a few weeks ago because I had delusions of making slipcovers for my couch. However, I came to my senses, and decided to use it to finish a jean quilt for my baby. I got a heavy duty needle, the right thread, and this machine seems to do just fine with it. (I am not using really heavy denim, just lighter denim from cheaper jeans.)I did have one problem with it, which very well may be my fault, which was the thread kept breaking and getting tangled. After I wound a different bobbin and was careful not to sew off the end of my cloth, the problem went away.Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.",4 "Nice Sewing Machine for light work This is a nice sewing machine for day to day simple work. Hard to use on think cloth and beware, trying to use it on Jeans may break it or at least Jam it. But for light work, it works flawless. Have been using more than a year and still working. Good value for price paid.",3 "simple to use i like it for the most part. I have had some problems with the tension. The Machine is simple and does not cost a lot. Be a great machine for people just starting out. I have had mine for other a year.",3 "Great, Machine that works~ I was very pleased with my Brother LS 2125. It was so easy to use, and I have only sewn a few times before. The price is great and there was nothing wrong with it. The instructions made it really clear on how to thread it and run it, too.GREAT machine, reccomended for beginners and advanced, alike!",4 "Ok but keeps tangling....and catching I was excited about this machine after reading some great reviews. It worked as I expected, not great with heavy materials but I wasn't expecting it to anyways. Great little machine but somehow the thread keeps catching on the rotating inner arm.... no where near where the thread is it is almost like the tension wheel is giving out and the thread is bouncing and catching or something. I have adjusted the tension etc and no luck. when it catches you cannot even move the needle. You have to unscrew the front plate of the machine and sit there with tweezers and a stitch ripper trying to pick the thread out and it is VERY time consuming. I was not very impressed to say the least. I will be taking mine back and getting a different machine as this is too much of a hassle and I have read that other people are having the same problem. Just a heads up.",2 "Fell Apart and no warranty support I received an LS-2125 as a gift from my daughter and was initially very pleased. Until I tried to use it to sew a button hole in a shirt. I had to adjust the button hole stitch but when I touched the adjustment knob, it fell out of the machine (it is plastic. why companies use plastic for machined parts escapes me).I contacted the company for warranty service and they informed me I would have to ship it in at my expense and pay for return shipping and any repair work that is performed...this is MORE than the cost of the machine.I also got the distinct impression from both the customer service folks at Brother & the nearest authorized service center (which is over 70 miles away) that I got what I deserved for buying their low end machine. The service center owner said he would be glad to sell me a machine that is reliable and works...sooooo let this be a warning! Do Not Buy Brother Sewing Machines!",0 "worth the money.. and easy to use!! What can i say??? Firstly it is definetly worth the money!! I mean sewing on this thing is so good, especially if you are a beginner. Easy to use and just encourages me to sew more. I love this thing just as much as my mother and mother in law love it. They are happy with this one purchase that i have made!!",4 "Simple to use! I received this machine as a gift from my husband for Christmas. I have never attempted to sew before so I was amazed that I had it up and running in no time. This is a wonderful machine for beginners. I am very pleased that I got this gift. I have already made two blankets for my son, and am ready to start on clothes.",4 "Good Price, Good machine I bought this for my wife for Christmas. I turned in into an early present because my pants were in need of immediate repair. The machine works great, nice and smooth and my wife is very happy with it!",4 "Great first sewing machine I bought this sewing machine after doing much research on the internet and through my local Singer dealer. All the ""toy"" plastic machines are just that, toys. They do not hold up and end up frustrating the new sewer because they do not work long. This machine was easy to use and had all the basic stitches so that my 7 year old granddaughter was thrilled and able to thread it and sew right away! The only thing that these sewing machines made for children do is provide fun, easy sewing projects. With scrap fabric and a little bit of time, you can come up with these easy first projects. The machine is sturdy and could last her for years and years. It cost just a little more than the toys and I highly recommend!",4 "Simple & Reliable This is a great machine for either a beginner or someone who only needs a sewing machine for simple tasks. I wanted a sewing machine so that I could save on alteration costs for my husband's uniforms. This has more than paid for itself in a little over the year I've had it both for the cost factor and in the time I save by doing it myself at home. I've even begun quilting with it. Overall, it's great if your just getting started with sewing or are looking for an uncomplicated machine that's quick and easy to set up and use.",4 "A good starter machine Pro: Works great, not too heavy, easy to use. Foot paddle for sewing speed could be better but still works good. Light turns on when you turn the machine on, I love that. I'm a beginner sewer and have already finished several projects with it (with good compliments). Should have an experienced person handy to help out though. I would have been able to operate it all the time otherwise.Con: The base part doesn't slide opens easily. Thread breaks unless you get the settings just right. The reverse sewing feature makes the thread get stuck etc. Same tension setting doesn't always work for the same project. It can get annoying, I share with my neighbors and one of them got so mad one day he threw up his hands and went outside to smoke a cigarette. Manual not much help.",3 "Nice little sewing machine I purchased this machine as a starter for my nieces who had never used one before. I didn't want to invest a lot of money until I knew if they would stick with it. This machine has served its purposes well. It was easy to understand the manual and has plenty of features for a beginner. I'm now considering buying another so each can have their own.",2 "a little awkward to thread This is a great little machine. I had problems with threading it thou,the thread takeup lever is almost hidden in the cover so I needed to take the front cover off when threading. Will need to figure out how to thread without having to unscrew that cover each time. Other than that worked great and had a good stitch. For the price, it does the job.",3 "Not so great This machine worked well at first on really simple stuff but is not good for the long haul or anything more complex. The thread becomes a rats nest on the bottom and messing with the tension can take years! This is great if you will always use thin fabric and sew in straight lines.",1 "beautiful sewing right out of the box This machine sewed beautifully, without any modifications at all, right out of the box. The instructions are quite monkey proof.It seems to be a good, very inexpensive machine.",4 "Great, inexpensive machine! I had some sewing projects that were too much for a needle and thread alone so I investigated inexpensive sewing machines and I am SO glad that I chose this one!It works GREAT! The controls are simple, the machine is well-engineered, I had NO problems getting the mysterious ""lower bobbin"" wound and ready to sew!!! It seems pretty powerful for what it is and had no problems hemming some denim clothes.This machine has everything I wanted and I really like it!",4 "Excellent Sewing Machine My daughter really likes the sewing machine. She says it was easy to set up and does exactly what she needs it to do. Which is basisc sewing, however, because of the different features, she excited that she can expand her sewing skills. She only wishes that it came with a lid / carrying case. Overall, it was a good choice and investment for my teen daughter",4 "Great machine! This is my very first sewing machine of my own. It sews like a dream! I have made quite a few quilts with it, and never had a problem. But if you want a machine with some beautiful quilting stitches, skip this one. This is a very basic machine. I highly recommend this for anyone getting into sewing for the first time.",4 "great little machine This was a great machine for basic sewing. Very easy to set up and get going with.",3 "These are the right price and the seller got it to me pretty fast Some knitters really like the clover bamboo circular needles. Sometimes I do to. However, bamboo 16"" needles do not need to cost that much! So, good ole' Boye has these aluminum needles. They are the right price in this economy, have a range of sizes and let the yarn, be it acrylic or wool, slide on the needles. The points are more angular than the more blunted bamboo. The joints are tapered. Bamboo can have a tendency to ""stick"", some people like that. What ever, the case. These are good go to needles if you are trying to build up your needle stash, or like to knit more than one hat at a time and are a penny pincher like me. If your plastic loop doesn't want to bend, heat it a little with your hair dryer to be more workable. Have fun!",4 "feels great. The feel and balance of these needles are great. I have the same needles in susan bates, and the Boye are way better. Feel better in the the hand smother knitting. They seems to me at least to be better made as well.",4 "They get the job done These are great little needles. A bit short to hold on to, but after you get used to them, they feel good and balanced. I have tried all brands and these are the ones that I like best. The stiff cable is annoying so I soaked my cables in very hot water (use a coffee mug) to soften them up and ""break them in"". They did relax a bit. I was nervous to spend on cheap needles, but after pulling my hair out trying to learn to knit lace with expensive Addi Lace, and not liking the way the coating drags even more than wood sometimes, I switched to these boyes. Wood is good for learning stitches and making your little (slow) complicated pattern swatches, but when you are confident, you want speed and stitches without fuzz that the wood can create from rubbing the yarn. The points on these babies grab the yarn and do the job. It's good to have a full 16 inch set to fall back on. I will continue to spend of fancy needles to try them all out, but these are in my knitting bag all the time. Would love it if the company made the cable flexible. I just recently saw on Amazon new square needles called ""Boye Artisan"" that appear to have just that. Can't wait to try them. I also recommend Susan bates VELOCITY circulars with the black cords, but be forewarned that they are as slippery as butter and not as sharp pointed as the Boyes. The Velocity cable is very flexible and the entire needle point to point slightly shorter (about 1/2 inch) circular wise than the Boyes. I also love Susan Bates Colored Silvalume straights. Both 10 and 14 inch. My work almost always winds up getting finished on these needles. Not expensive and very good for making very pretty even stitches with an excellent taper on the point. Bates teflon version is too slippery for me and the points are nice but almost too sharp. Size 4 did a fabulous job of knit three togethers but split my practice sport weight yarn. By the way. I used nail polish remover on a cotton ball, then a good soapy wash with my green scrubber sponge to remove the tarnished (hmmm at that price?) coating on the Addi Lace 24 inch size 4's. Whaaat you say? Hey - I paid for them and I can do what I want with them. They are less grabby now, but I had to put a bandaid on my finger from the sharp point stabbing the same spot for a couple of hours. I suppose if I could afford $25 - $30. for genuine lace yarn, the drag on these needles would be a good thing. In conclusion - I LOVE the Boye circs because they don't grab the yarn, but are not too slippery either. They work great on any type of yarn without a fuss and they have the best point for practicing lace especially without having to rent out a room to pay for Addi Lace.",4 "Horrible Dont waste time on these needles. They are horrible - the tacky plastic cord tangles up and they are useless.Spend the extra few $$ on a decent set of bamboo needles with a wire cord.",0 "Cable kinks up! While the needles themselves are fantastic, the cable between them is fairly awful. I tried knitting a hat with these three times, and each time the cable kinked up and my hat was more like a Mobius strip. Next time I think I'm going to splurge for needles with a better cord.",2 "Beginning knitter...these are awkward compared to Denise. I'm a super beginning knitter but I've been lucky enough to have a teacher that allowed me to use her Denise circular needles (or unlucky since it spoiled me - haha). I love how much easier circulars are to handle compared to the old fashion 'stick' type needles. Unfortunately these replace the stick problem with a hard to handle and in the way plastic cable. It's in the way, it won't move, the stitches don't move smoothly from the needles to the cable. It's just cheaply made and it really takes away any advantage of circular needles over the sticks. I guess I'll have to save up for the $55 Denise needles. You get what you pay for!",1 "Cable is awful I bought these needles from a craft store and I was so disappointed when I realized that I could not use them. The cable gets twisted and kinks up in the way of your work; it is so stiff that you will have trouble to push it away. I wanted to knit some socks and it's impossible to use these needles for such a small project. Maybe I can use them to knit a hat, but not sure. In any case, I will have to go get myself some better quality needles to finish my project...(I heard Addi Turbo and Knit Picks circular needles are the best).",0 "Knitting needles This is an excellent product. Although I do like the bamboo needles, my dog likes them as well. As he can't chew up the metal ones, that is what I will be purchasing from now on.",4 "Functional, yes. Comfortable, meh. The cable that connects the needles is rather stiff and a tad difficult to work with, but they still work.",3 "good knitting needle Thank you for rescuing me- for some reason, there was a shortage in the area of size 10 1/2 knitting needles. These were shipped quickly, and saved the day!",4 "Great buy I liked the price for an aluminum needle and it works just as well as the more expensive aluminum needles.",4 "Circular needles None of the local craft stores carry the smaller size, shorter length circular needles. I have other sizes of this brand of needle and think they're a good value for the money.",4 "Great tool As an avid knitter, I need good, reliable needles on a regular basis. This was a good investment for me. Light and sturdy.",4 "Easy to handle Super easy to use and very durable. Using this product to make Christmas presents, I will definitely buy another size of this brand and kind of needle.",4 "great works very well. product just as described. awesome! dont hesitate to buy this is a great quality piece. A+ A+",4 "Circular needles I was so excited to relearn how to knit. I couuln't wait to learn how to make things like slouch hats. I haven't learned yet, but I am very glad that I got these. I can knit on them things like scarves and love it.",4 "Got three needles Good set of needles for the price. If you have problems with the cable just heat it with hairdryer. It would have been nice if it was advertised that I was going to be getting 3 needles not one. Now I have 4 circular needles total in my stash that are all the same size.",2 "My favorite knitting item I am pretty new to knitting but this was very very nice. I love it because I make all these hats with it now. It's my favorite knitting piece.",4 "Its thinner that i thought When you pint somethink with edible ink you will need a paper that resist enough ink to prevent the paper is lifted",2 "Great for Edible Cake Photos! I just bought this paper, and printed on it with myCanon PIXMA MG5320 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer (5291B019)(using edible ink). Images print very clean and sharp on this paper. Be sure to check which side you're printing on for best results. One side has lots of 'pores', and the other side is smooth. If you print on the 'pores' side, your image will look textured as such. Printing on the smooth side makes for great edible photos.",4 "What a deal! I used to use frosting sheets that cost $3.00 each until I tried this wafer paper. I loved it so much, I'll never go back. Not only is this so much cheaper, it prints clearer and doesn't bleed like the frosting sheets seometimes do.",4 "Excellent product for making nougat and torrone These wafer sheets were thicker than I thought they would be, but they worked wonderfully when making torrone (Italian nougat candy). I have made torrone for several years, and these wafer sheets make it so easy. It helps the candy hold it's shape after cutting, and prevents the candy from sticking to everything. Without the wafer sheets, it sticks to everything: itself, any dish you put it on, wax paper, it even sticks to oiled tin foil. I would recommend these sheets to any candy maker who makes nougat-type candies.",4 "wafer paper Product was just what I needed, and I was completely satisfied with it. Prompt transaction and delivery. Will look for other items from this seller.",4 "edible paper bought for specialty cake. Worked well. It is a bit on the thick side compared with some thinner types.",3 "Does this wafer papre work with the Canon IP3600 as being suggested? I bought the wafer paper together with the kopkykake inkts and the Canon IP3600 as suggested on the amazon.com. I have tried everyting but the printer does not want to work the paper. Neither form the cassette , nor from the rear paper input. I assume it should work because the items were recommended together. Can anyone assist me with this. At this moment I am extremely dissapointed.",0 "A Satisfied Customer I was looking all over for wafer paper and found it here, I was satisfied with the product and it worked for what I needed perfectely. I would recommend this product to other people with out hesitation!Wafer Paper 8""x11"" Set of 100",3 "Edible Paper Wafer paper arrived as advertized. Is indeed edible, dissolving on the tongue. Described by one tester as being somewhat like a communion wafer. Paper was purchased for culinary experimentation, but no doubt works for its intended purpose.",4 "great product so glad I found this product. It is a great price and a super great product. It was all in good shape and exactly as stated",4 "Awesome These wafer papers are amazing. I placed them on a bible cake that I did and it got rave reviews.",4 "Just what I needed to get my nuggat right! It went on to nuggat perfectly, cut pretty easly, and prevented the cut candy from sticking to each other.It also tastes like the real french nuggat.Huge quantity by the time I am through making all the nuggat it is able to cover. my dentist will be very rich.",4 "wafer paper Well from the reviews I ordered it...NEVER AGAIN. One user said taste good. ..YOUR KIDDING RIGHT? Horrible taste like brown paper bag and when you cut cake image pulls into cake...not good...",0 "Great Product Great quality. Excellent for printing edible images. Easy to cut. Great for printing texture images and photos. Packaging good for easy storage",4 "Wafer Paper A waste of my money VERY VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED I was under the impression that it was the wafer sheets that I run through my printer and pull the back off to put on a cake. I really feel that this was a waste of my money.",0 "I love this wafer paper!!! This product was exactly what I was looking for a fit me needs exactly. I was new to using wafer paper, so it took a little practice to get the hang of it. I was using it to make natural edible decorations for my wedding cake, like delicate butterflies that I punched out with the Martha Stewart butterfly punch (the wafer paper performed perfectly!!). I also handmade a dozen flowers by carefully applying some water and molding the flowers...not an easy task and very time consuming, but well worth the effort!!! The wafer paper itself is pretty bland, like communion wafers. The butterflies were a hit, everyone enjoyed eating them! As for the flowers, I actually didn't end up using them yet, but plan to make a cake for my birthday this week and will use them this time. Not sure how much I'd want to eat them now because after molding them into flowers, the are a little harder and not sure how they'd taste, but the point was to make edible decorations that were NOT made of garbage like fondant and crisco! I live in Hawaii, too, so the climate has a tendency to "sweat" things like fondant and marzipan. When I found out about wafer paper and all the possibilities I was ecstatic and when I found them for such a great price on Amazon, I was even happier! I still have tons of paper left, too...a lot goes a long way. Would I order this product from this seller again? Absolutely!!!",4 "Wafer paper Arrived on time. Was very satisfied with product. Recommend it to any one looking for more crafting ideas for your cakes.",4 "Didn't Work I purchased this to use with a Canon Pixma printer to use for cake decorations. I also used the standard frosting sheets for printers. The wafer paper did not work at all. The colors ran and did not transfer well. The frosting sheets worked much better. These just did not work for me.",0 "wafer paper I was very happy with the product. It is easy to use on my cakes,sit perfectly on the cakes. Taste good too!!",4 "Wafer paper Order arrived quickly.. I'm still learning how I can use it. I hope I have fun. It's a little smaller then sugar paper",3 "cake decorating supplies. The product was shipped on time. I wasn't' t really sure if it would be what I needed for for my edible ink printer. Doesn't work very well for that, but is excellent for hand painted pictures for cakes.",4 "Great Price! i bought this paper to use with my edible image printer (Canon MG5320). This works well for this price. I love the more expensive frosting sheets but this is a great cheap alternative.",4 "Great Product!!! This stuff is amazing and reasonable!!! At only 17 cents a sheet, it can be air-dyed any color and cut or paper-punched into ANY shape to be used as an edible decoration on cakes, cupcakes or any other confection.",4 "Thought it was rice/sugar paper Great product, but I guess it was my mistake that I meant to order rice/sugar paper. Works okay, though. Thanks!",2 "Wonderful! This paper is wonderful. It made the photos on the cupcakes look really natural. The taste if tried with or without the printing is delicious. Thank you!",4 "wafer storage I just recieved my wafer sheets. They work excellent! what is the best way to store the sheets after opening?",3 "excelente son unos vendedores con mucha experiencia y cortesia para con nosotros sus clientes... los recomiendo ampliamente. este tipo de producto ha sido de mucha calidad y ha tenido mucha aceptaciòn en el mercado, esperamos que sigan asì de atentos y responsables a la hora de comprar y vender.",4 "Wafer paper It was great, it was for a Chistmas Treat for the Family. Home made Toronne. You can not make it without the wafer paper. My first time making it , it turned out Great!",4 "Rice paper Good for making sticki treats - like nougat. Paper also works well with inkjet printer - remember to buy special edible ink.",4 "great product! great service Great product, arrived promptly and in great condition. I would recommend it to a friend. It is especially nice if you are working with very sticky foods.",4 "Cheap alternative to icing sheets I needed to create 400 edible image sugar cookies for donation and was looking to lower my costs. This product works just as well as icing sheets for a fraction of the cost! Some of the sheets in this package had chipped edges, but for me that wasn't an issue since I was cutting circles out of it. But if you're looking to print whole sheet images, this may be problematic for you.",4 "The tool kit I received does not look like the picture..... The kit I received is by something called ""Art Alternatives"" not ""Pro Art"" like the description said, on top of that the tools were light wood and not stained. I am grateful to have received a tool kit at all. I did not return it due to pure laziness and have already started using them, they work like they should. I have not used my ribbon tools yet but they look fine other than the fact that they don't look like the picture.",2 "brilliant color This item was fantastic and was the perfect shade of violet for my brothers wedding! My cupcakes were a hit and looked gorgeous!",4 "This stuff is AWESOME I have never used Gel color before. I bought this for the sole purpose to ""color"" my Rice Krispie treats that I molded into a pumpkin mold for Halloween. They were absolutely adorable. You can make the color as light or as vibrant as you want. Mine came out VERY orange with just a dab of gel. Also this gel has no taste to it which I always seem to find with liquid food coloring. I'm off to buy other colors as I do a lot of baking. No more liquid food coloring for me. :)",4 "TEMPLATE PRODUCT This plastic sheet is perfect for quilt templates. Thick enough to keep the edge but easy enough to cut with a scissors.",4 "perfect for making templates this plastic is the perfect consistency for making templates for applique or quilting. easy to cut yet durable enough to trace onto the fabric. very reasonable price. fast shipping, brand new condition.",4 "Works, but I found it a little flimsy. Possibly better for smaller pieces. While this is easy to cut with scissors and works, I found that I had to be very careful as it bends/distorts quite easily- it's rather fragile, not terribly durable, and possibly better for smaller pieces or temporary use only.",2 "As advertised I was expecting this to be a bit more heavy duty, however, as I am new to quilting I didn't really know what I should expect. Turns out, I didn't need it after all.",2 "bent and crumpled The first template sent was bent and crumpled, so I sent an email stating that fact when asked to rate the merchant. A replacement was sent, but it was in worse shape than the first. I did not send in another complaint, as I figured there was almost as much smooth space on the 2 I had received than would be had on an undamaged sheet, unless I wanted a space larger than 4x4". I would never order this again.",1 "Waste of money This was a completely useless purchase. The plastic is of a very low quality, you can rip it very easily. You would be lucky to get one use out of it.",0 "Love this template plastic I love using template plastic to make pattern templates when I will becutting more than one piece of a pattern.It's great that you can see through the plastic to get alignment just right.",4 "Just what we were looking for. Very sturdy and nice bags. We are using them to check out book and puppet sets at a library. They are much higher quality than anything we found in library supply catalogs.",4 "good stuff very useful for pre soaking fabric it's a must it helps not cotton to hold color a lot better",4 "MUST-HAVE! This is a must have product when dying fabrics. Its amazing how well the colors like to set themselves in. Also keeps dyed shirts from fading when washed. 10 washes and no fading...still going strong!",4 "It is misleading... The category is Jacquard Activators and Agents. The product is just the 5lbs of Soda Ash, which is necessary for dying and works fine. This title and total lack of description are entirely misleading.",0 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Good Product Good quality and crochets all types of yarn smoothly. The plastic is of a good strong quality. Once again the wrights brand lives up to its name.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Cricut Cartridge via Amazon I just spent a Christmas gift card and purchased a 'new in package' Cricut cartridge that I'd been wanting. It arrived quick with excellent packaging and was in the original plastic carton - a bonus :) Works great and I'm thrilled with the service!",4 "Love this Cartridge The name says it all. I really feel like walking through my scrapbook pages, with this cartridge. the shipping was excellent, and the price was outta sight!",4 "Beautiful This cartridge has beautiful cut outs. From butterflies to roses...even the flower pot to put them in.. Goes great with the create a critter..",4 "Great cartridge I haven't had a chance to use this cartridge yet but have lots of ideas on what to do with it.",3 "walk in my garden This cartridge was a little disapointing. I am used to stamping and the detail in the stamps is so much more intricate than this cartridge. It has a few useful items on it but on the whole not worth the money.",2 "Rotten Cartridge The package was suspect from the get go. Then I opened the weak frosted plastic to find that the Cricut points had been taken out, the sticker over the cartridge had been peeled off and the booklet was wet! Truly someone had used and abused this and sent it as NEW! HA! HA! HA! Jokes on me and what a lousey present!",0 "A good basic cartridge. This is an older cartridge and so therefore it in some ways is a lot more basic. But don't let this stop you from buying it. There are lots of flowers and little critters. It is a nice cart to go back to again and again. The cuts don't have many layers and cut well. It is a great first cartridge to start with as you get used to using the machine.",3 "Fun stuff for making your own cards I thought I would use this more than I have so far, but I can see somegreat ideas in my mind for using it to make cards. I am mainly into the scrapbooking, so will be using it for my Grandaughter pages and Spring layouts.",3 "Love This Cartridge! I love the garden images and the special little critters like the caterpillar and the trowel set. I use some glue-on flocking to simulate dirt in the wheelbarrow, as suggested by my local scrapbooking store, and the results catch everyone's eye.",4 "Just what I needed... I ran out to meet the UPS guys today because I have been waiting on this one! I have been a glass etching machine since getting my cricut and this cartridge is only going to make this addiction worse. My best friend is a lady bug nut- you name it...she has lady bugs on it. This cartridge has not only ladybugs bug tons and tons of beautiful spring inspiration. I've already planned mother's day vases and cards. I have a friend who does beautiful oragami flowers and I'm going to use those in the glass etched vases. There is going to be an explosion of spring in my house! The cartridge is exactly what I expected and at a great price.I'm slowly working up to getting more cartridges but based on what this one had- it was at the top of the list! Seriously consider this if you are looking to make beautiful spring crafts (mothers day, birthdays, easter, etc) for your home or loved ones. It's a can't miss.",4 "Walk in my Garden Cricut Love these the possiblities for making so many cards and scrapbook pages is endless!The images are crisp and the instructions for use are easily available on line. The quick start projects are fun to put together!",3 "LOVE IT This is a GREAT cartridge. Many different flowers to make. Think you will find it's well worth adding to your collection of cartridges!",4 "Love this! This cartridge has a lot of cute flower designs. Definitely a steal when buying on amazon compared to in-store. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for flower shapes.",4 "just what I wanted This cartridge is just what I was wanting. I gravitate towrds flowers/garden items, so this is great for me. Cricut kept it simple yet very useful with many choices.",4 "Cricut, Walk in My Garden Cartridge I love love this!! Great assortment of Flowers, bugs, etc... The possibilities are endless! :)",4 "Plenty of Flowers! All I can say is that I simply LOVE this cartridge and have probally used it more than any other cartridges I own. This cartridge offers alot of flowers and I have a lot of uses for flowers! I would recoomend this cartridge to anyone who likes to add flowers to thier projects. 2 Thumbs up!",4 "Prang washable watercolor set I was asked to help our nursery Sunday School class and was appalled by the cheap watercolor sets they were using. I was able to buy these 6 washable watercolor sets by Prang-which is a name I trust for quality. I was not disappointed. What's more, the order was filled so quickly the kids had them for their next class!",4 "Decent watercolors These are a step up for Crayola or Rose Art. The colors are bolder than these other brands. This is the brand the school art teacher recommends too.",4 "Good price and quality Very good watercolors. The quality is surprisingly good for how little these watercolors cost. The brush isnt the greatest but will do for a kid's project. If your an adult using these, I recommend you buy another brush.",4 "Solid student set Pigment is fairly high for student-grade set, so colors are vivid. Price was much lower than any other site or store. Would have given five stars, but brush does not fit well in pan, so bristles train crooked after use.",3 "Awesome I have tried other ""washable"" watercolors and sometimes there is staining regardless. As with any Prang product this one's quality is superior...bright and easy to clean. May cost a little more but it is worth it!",4 "Daughter loves it Got this based off of other reviews and were very pleased with the quality of the paint and brush. Our 3 year old loves the set and it hasn't given us any problems as far as staining is concerned. Overall great product.",4 "watercolors I bought these since it was on my sons school supply list and they don't sell prang watercolors in stores. What I got does not look like the colors on the picture. It mainly had different tones of green and blue and odd color of red. Hope they can still use it at school.",2 "bueno me gusto mucho mi hija lo pudo disfrutar bastanta por las caracteristica que tiene el produto que ustedes suministran a todos",4 "Easy Angle II This ruler is easy to use. However to get a perfect Half Square Triangle (HST), you still need patchwork and quilting skills like, accurate measurement, accurate cutting and sewing of scant 1/4 inch seam.If you intend to make HSTs that finish at 1.5 inches and below then you should get Easy Angle Ruler (smaller size ruler). This ruler is Easy Angle II, meant for bigger HSTs, at least 2 inches big.",3 "waste of money I bought this ruler to make a christmas tree pattern I found online. I found the ruler unnecessay and ended up not using it. It was easier to cut strips of fabric and then cut the triangles rather than cut on the bias and deal with a lot of stretchy edges. For me...it didn't work out.",0 "Excellent Pochade This is a very handy way to go when you need to be on the move when you paint. It is not an easel, but you can insert a specific size canvas board in the lid and paint that way if you have no easel with you. You can also slide the wet canvas back into the slot reversed for transporting it. the metal lining makes it a lot easier to keep reasonably clean, too. I sometimes use this in classes and at home just sitting open to help me keep my paints and brushes more organized while I work. You can get a ""pocket easel"" at one of the online art supply sites that will fit inside, and you're all set. Actually, sometimes I use this on a TV tray in the back yard to get some fresh air.",3 "Gorgeous Paper This is higly unique art paper I applied to card crafting. It has a strong feel, a beautiful appearance and is easy to work with. The retailer for this product is astounding. I will absolutely reorder once my supply is depleted.",4 "incredibly versatile and forgiving art medium Scratch, lift, erase, reuse, draw, paint-- you can do just about anything with the professional quality clay board. Claybord is essentially a sturdy hard board covered with smooth white kaolin clay.Some use this as a drawing surface, others paint on Claybord. My favorite use is converting Claybords into scratchboards.Claybord's mineral-coated, pH neutral surface is advertised as accepting any media from pencil to oils, and it has worked great with all the media I have applied to it. The advantage of the clay is that you can gently ""scratch"" to remove any pigment you have applied pigment exposing the white surface-- in this way, you can utilize the clay to create highlights, shading, texture, and depth.Easy to use, highly recommended. Lots of sizes are available (price increases with size, of course).You may also be interested in Claybord 9""x12"" Textured,Clayboard Black 8x10or theClaybord Ink Set.",4 "Great Item I bought one of these a few years ago from a local Art Store. At First I bought it cause I liked the way it looked, but after using it I fount it to be an excellent item. The way it folds in to a stand to hold your pencils for easy access is just awesome. I would advise this to any one who wants to add both some style and functionality to their art kit.The only problem with this amazing case is the lack of an ability to keep it together. It opens pretty freely. My personal solution to this is just to keep a rubber band around it to keep it closed. And when I'm using the case, the rubber band helps me elevate my pencils for even quicker access.Over all this is a pretty sweet buy.",4 "Looks Good but Defective The idea is there but it needs a lot of work still. First off it doesn't keep close when there's pencil in them, make sure you have rubber band wrapped around it otherwise expect to play pick up stick with your pencils. Because of this, I only use it for holding my pencils up so I can get easy access to what I need but then it kept falling forward until i bend it all the way back and have it lean on some books. lol... This product is useless but it has potential if they can fix these issues. lol Oh yah, it does look very professional!",0 "artist pencil box Whether you're sitting on a stump in the middle of a grove of trees or in front of some panoramic vista, having your pencils at hand and under control let's you capture the scene easily.",4 "Not as described I ordered this product, thinking there were six canvases for the price, as the description states ""perhaps best of all, we are offering this in packages of 6"", and the picture shows 6 canvases. This in INCORRECT. If you miss the one line technical description, as I unfortunately did, they only ship ONE canvas for the price. I suggest you save yourself some money and purchase (2) 11x14 canvases at your local Michael's store for $5.99, as opposed to wasting $13 (after shipping) on one measely canvas from this companhy. POOR SELLING DESCRIPTION on the part of this store!!!!!!",0 "I regret this purchase Was very disappointed because only part of the order came, and the seller was unwilling to admit this was a problem. The discrepancy seems to rest in what appears to be a cleverly placed ad. The photo shows SIX canvases. The description states it is sold/offered in an pack of SIX. The other reviewer also states he/she receives these in packs of SIX. As such, I was expecting SIX as who in their right mind would pay over $13 (incl. $7+ s/h)for a single small canvas when the same can be purchased at a local arts n' craft store for a fraction of the cost?! My order came as a SINGLE canvas, and when I contacted seller to see what happened to the rest, he pointed out to me less visible portion of the ad which solely said ""1 canvas."" As the more full and bolder description was above it, the impression I got was that what he was describing was 'a' canvas so the buyer knows what to expect when the pack of 6 arrives. After all, no sense in describing all 6 when they would be the same thing. I do think the ad is either deceptive,or not as clearly written as it could be. The photo is also inaccurate, should only show ONE canvas is that is all he is offering. If the canvas was sold as the 6 pack, I would mark it as a good deal, but at over $13 (incl. s/h) for ONE? I would expect higher quality than what was sent me.",0 "Puzzled I thought I was ordering a package of 3 canvases, somehow I wound up with one.I wouldn't have [paid that much shipping for just one.",2 "winsor newton canvases These canvases are well made and neat from the side as well as front. I love getting a shipment of 6 at a time.",4 "Texture sheets Purchased 4 of these. Great price and much lower than anywhere else. Used for polymar clay jewelry making, these sheets provide a textured pattern that bakes up really nice. Arrived promptly and packaged well. Highly recommended seller.",4 "Nice but different than expected While this paper is without a doubt very nice, each individual mango leaf is smaller than I had expected judging by the pictures. I used it to make a japanese lamp, and at first glance the paper looks like it has a lot of dead moths stuck to it. If the mango leaves were bigger this would have been so much better, but regardless it's still nice paper and a nice lamp.I also bought the bamboo leaf paper, which I think makes for a better lamp.",4 "Best price I found anywhere When I needed balsa stock to make some custom nose cones for my high-powered rockets, I turned to these blocks on Amazon. You won't find this size cheaper anywhere else, and it comes packed so that you don't get dents in this very soft wood. It's also wrapped in plastic to keep out moisture. This is great stuff, at an even greater price! I'll be ordering this again.",4 "Amazon HAS to develop a new database category for... ..their model-building products. Whether or not I love a chunk of a special kind of wood as well as considering its educational value is silly.It was exactly as expected, and it did its job completely.",4 "Love this Fun product. Makes paintings more interesting. Fairy wings really glisten, like they are alive. Fun fun fun fun fun fun",4 "perfect!! This product is perfect for making my pregnant belly masks. 2 rolls for each kit is just right. It is easy to use and hardens up in 10 minutes.",3 "Exactly what I needed I needed to cast some body parts to help me with a costume. The roll arrived earlier than estimated, and worked really well. I bought 3 rolls and they covered almost half of my body. Just make sure you have some petrolium jelly or something so that it doesn't stick to your skin.",4 "great gauze these bandages worked perfect for my mold-making work; they went on smooth & dried in a reasonable amount of time",4 "Good product This was a good product and reasonably priced. It was easy to use. I would definitely recommend this product to others.",3 "children cannot wipe it off To wipe those crayons off you need so much force - kids cannot do it. There is no difference between these and regular crayons.",0 "Rub Em Off This is a simple product. Use these crayons on a white board. It takes more pressure than expected to rub the lines off the white board but nothing crazy. Also I expected the crayons to be bigger, but that's not really an issue.If you want to use something crayony on a whiteboard, there is absolutely nothing wrong with these.",3 "Copic Markers The Copic Markers I purchased were not the same color markers as appear in the ad. Plus, I felt like I got the ""run-around"" from the sellers - as it took around a month to receive them. I was told they would ship one day and another day - and both were incorrect information.",1 "Great Paint! (Not a Toy) Paint is exactly what I wanted and ordered. I have used this product numerous times in the past with no complaints.",4 "Quality Not Very Good I was very unhappy with the way these strips arrived. A few of the strips in the pack had a lot of dents in them. I don't know if it was the way they were packed, but if it was, it was very careless. I was extremely disappointed when they arrived. Since they don't refund for return shipping and I was under time constraints for building my project with the balsa wood, I was forced to except them as they were. I wouldn't buy from this company if I were you and I will never buy from them again.",0 "Title isn't misleading I don't know what happened with the other guy's order, but I order this and got nine 36"" long pieces of 1/2"" x 1/2"" balsa wood. I was very relieved to find out, when the wood arrived, that there wasn't only one 36"" long piece. It also came in the time it said it would.",4 "Misleading Product Title I find the product title ""Balsa Strips 1/2 x 1/2 x 36 (9)"" misleading because it implies that you will get 9 balsa strips with the price. Of course, that's just too good to be true. Shame on the seller for writing it that way and shame on me for falling for it. Just so we are clear, I bought it at $2.36 each at a quantity of 10 total, expecting to get 90 strips, and yes, that is too good to be true. They now list the price as $16.14 each. So. Do you get a package of 9 strips for the new price or do you get just 1 strip each like I did?",0 "Excellent Balsa These are good wood stips and exactly what I needed . They were shipped very quickly too . I am using these as 6mm smoking pipe filters and they work well (measure 6mm from corner edge to corner edge . Much cheaper than buying the manufacturers filters, about 2 Cents compared to 14 Cents each . Very soft and easy to cut to length needed .",4 "tinkerbell I dont know if you are supposed to get both sets in the order but we only got one. Our daughter likes them anyway, they are great for a decoration.",2 "Painting brushes This set of paint brushes was an incredible deal!! I just love the quality and the quantity- for the money! It is so difficult to just walk in to a store (like Michaels) and find this size. Thank you!!",4 "I miss this color! I really liked this light olive-green color. I used this (and the other less-metallic colors), and I really wish that I could find a substitute.",4 "Fun for Projects I bought this for a project in my class. The balsa wood consistency was exactly what I needed and I am pleased with the purchase.",3 "Many uses. I am not a hobbiest, but have found many uses for the balsa sheets. To divide drawers, boxes, etc. They shipped very quickly, with no broken pieces.",4 "Balsa Sheets I ordered these specifically because of their dimensions. I am using them to make frames/wings for model airplanes I am building. So far, I have not had any problems with them, and they have performed excellently for what I am using them for. Fast shipping, no problems there either. Over all, excellent value I am very happy with this purchase.",4 "Works good These work pretty well for most of my rings. I actually bought it for my husband, but they weren't quite big enough so I have started using them. They stand up pretty well, but the metal ends are sharp and can catch skin or clothes. So use caution.",3 "Not what I wanted. The wheel doesn't roll over the fabric well. You have to press down hard to grip the fabric and can damage it. I like the concept but its not a good marker for anything unless you marking something like wood.",1 "Rub 'N Buff the Original wax.Metallic Finish jade I don't regard this as a toy. On a ceramic bucking bronco I made for my father-inlaw I used other color waxes to make it look like a bronze statue. I hear hecried when he received it. He is gone now but I will always feel good that I madesomething that made him Happy. I could not have been able to do this with outthe waxes I used, gold copper brown and bronze.I'm using gold on a picture framenow so it has uses other than a toy. Bought it through Amazon and others.I alsouse Rub 'n Buff the Original Metallic to touch up little mars on furniture.",4 "Xuron tools are so much better than the Chinese imports The fit and precision of the tools are excellent. Tips match perfectly and are strong and resistant to bending. I highly recommend these for working with small hobby projects.",4 "Too sticky to use. The plastic cover was stuck to the erasers and when I get it off the erasers are too sticky to use. Can't get it off.",0 "Good Quality Thread For years I have used Gutermann thread for all my sewing projects. I like the range of colors they provide, as well as the durability of the thread. Unlike some other brands this thread never breaks or snaps when using a sewing machine. This seller was accurate with their presentation and was prompt with their delivery.I would buy from them again.",4 "Adorable and Handy This pin cushion is functional and so cute! the wrist strap is snug enough to keep it from spinning on my wrist and the cushion is dense enough that all the pins stay in place.",3 "Wrist pincushion This was a great because the lady says that all of the pins she uses arework well in this pin cushion and it is quite handy for to use to do her quilting.",4 "Works great, comfy and so cute! I remembered my mom having something like this, with a plastic part that kept it on your wrist. It wasn't very comfy nor very good looking, but it did the trick. I was thrilled when I looked and found this, which is much cuter and seemed it would be more comfy and secure on your wrist. IT arrived quickly, and I was not disappointed. This is easy to put on, stays put, and holds the pins great, and is just so cute.",4 "Wish they'd put a harder center in pin cushions I'm always losing my needles in the pin cushion itself because nothing stops them from disappearing into the interior and then I get to play Russian roulette with my fingers trying to dig them out without getting stabbed by the needles.",2 "All you need for a stellar resume Highly recommend this package. It has everything you need, no need to run around searching for high quality matching envelopes, it's all there! (and it worked for me!!_",4 "Four Stars I only gave it four stars because it is exactly what I was wishing for.(five stars would be for a pleasant surprise)",3 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "Does What I Needed I suspect my use for this brayer is atypical. I bought it to remove the bubbles underneath vinyl numbers when I install them on my car for driver's ed events. It works great to remove the bubbles and doesn't damage the paint.",4 "For spreading glue on wood While I was in woodworking school we used this to spread glue and I liked it so well that I purchased one. It works much better than anything else I have used. It spreads a thin even film of glue on the surface of the wood. It is difficult to use too much glue because the roller does not absorb the glue. When you are done there is not a big mess because the roller does not absorb the glue. Because the roller does not absorb the glue there is not a lot of glue wasted.",4 "Wonderful. I love this for all of my projects i've been doing recently. I made some square blocks and mod podged scrapbook paper to them and had a hard time getting the bubbles out until I got this brayer. I love it and I am so pleased with my purchase. :)",4 "Works great! This item works great with the speedball ink and when you use it on linoleum blocks. It does make a squeaky noise, but still works fine. I would recommend it.",3 "Brayer Have used this several times, very sturdy and made well, washes up easily. I use it to ink up my embossing folders to do letter press.",4 "Just what I needed I fold a great deal of paper for boxes and cards and origami, and this little gadget was just the thing I needed to save my fingers! It took me forever to order one, though, because I didn't know what it was called. It is easy to clean with rubbing alcohol and cotton to remove any black marks so the paper doesn't get dirty.",4 "Works Great! I purchased this for rolling out inkjet transfers and it works perfect for that. I love the fact that that this product is made in the USA.",4 "Rubber Brayer Great piece of equipment for multiple applications, e.g., silkscreen, block printing, gum bichromate, photo mounting.Will last a long time with proper care.",4 "The best brayer we have used! We've been using Speedball brayers for years and this one has the same great quality as all the others. Highly recommend!",4 "Squeaky, but works fine This roller (brayer) works fine but I had to lubricate the axle to quiet the squeak it was making. It's not the best quality, but it works fine for firmly affixing paper to my electronic cutters mat.",3 "Great for wood glue I use this guy to spread wood glue. It works great. Spreads a ice even thick coat of glue very fast. Easy clean up with warm water.",4 "Great product. I bought this for my grandson for Christmas, he is really into all things artsy. He loved it. Usually he has only had the smaller blocks so he was well pleased with this larger one.",4 "Thank you! I am so anxious to get started with it! It is the perfect size and I am very pleased too!",4 "Built to last, and perfect after minor modifications This press is a lot sturdier than it looks in the photo. I would have rated it five stars, but for a couple problems which are easily solved for a few extra bucks.1. The bottom of this press will scratch the surface of your table. The metal is folded downward and meets the table edge-on, so there's nowhere to attach rubber feet or other padding. My solution was to glue some scraps of 3/4""-thick wood to the underside (on the horizontal surface, as close to the corners as possible), and then attach rubber feet to those.2. The foam covering the press bed is too squishy. If you apply enough pressure for the ink to transfer evenly, you end up producing deep indentations in the paper, or even wrinkles if the paper is thin. I removed the foam and now use a felt blanket between the paper and the press.3. This one's more personal preference. By default, this press operates with the inked block placed upside-down on top of the paper, but I get more consistent results when I place the paper on top of the block.",3 "Saves time and wrists! I print mostly with speedycut blocks using waterbase ink, and using the Speedball red plastic baren to press prints sometimes left red streaks across my paper. Though attaching a large piece of adhesive felt (like the kind used for furniture feet) to the baren helped, it still meant having to press quite hard, and sometimes ghosting would occur if the paper shifted even slightly. This press has done away with those issues, and I'm really thrilled. It also means less repetitive stress on my wrist and hands. My only complaint is that the press top is substantially shorter than the base, and thus it's easy to miss your target or press only part of your block if you aren't used to with how far the top comes down when you press. I really don't know why it wasn't made a bit longer, but it's definitely a solidly-built piece of equipment. Also folds flat for easy storage and transport. Wipes clean. Will see how it holds up to regular use once I've had more time with it.",3 "Great little press This little speedball press is easy to use and gives good results. I didn't buy mine from this vendor but this looks like the best price around.",3 "Useful within limits The press is very solidly constructed, with 2 levels of adjustment possible, although further levels could be added by inserting additional blocks. It is not difficult to use nor does it require much pressure to operate. The maximum size (6x8 inches) takes up the full size available, (the printing block needs to lie sideways)so there is no margin for your paper to be any larger than this. It would be more use for someone wanting to make greeting cards than to create prints that could be displayed, framed, etc. I personally found it printed my linocuts less well than using a baren. I also found it strange to print with the linocut facing down, as instructed. Would recommend it for hobby use or use for children rather than for someone hoping to acheive a good quality block print. I have given it a 4 because it is a solidly built printer that does pretty much what it says it does and it is very inexpensive.",3 "Really great printmaking tool! Because of its heavy-duty metal construction this is definitely no toy. It's perfect for the hobbyist (like me) who just wants to make small prints that don't hurt the wallet. I'm actually using it with my 5-year old. No way am I allowing her to cut linoleum but instead invested in a stack of cheap bargain bulk styrofoam plates (this is where we drew our images onto with a ball-point pen),Speedball 4-Inch Pop-In Brayer and Rollers, 4-Pack,Speedball Bench Hook and Inking Plate for Block Printing, and a tube of Blick water-soluble block printing ink. The results were amazing! I can see how the smaller press to larger base could confuse a person initially but it takes seconds to figure out what your dimensional limitations are. I really don't see how you could do the job of this as easy, successful, and affordable. Just get it.",4 "Simple & Elegant This tiny press is the perfect addition to any small studio. Compact and very easy to use, fits on any tabletop or counter. Nothing complicated to fiddle with. Perfect for lino and easy-cut, it also works well with commercial rubber stamps.",4 "speedball block printer press This is great for stamping my large stamps. I do not have the strength in my hands to press down on the large ones and with the press I get a perfect image every time I use it. In the past my middle or a side or corner would not show but not with the press. Everyone who does any stamping no matter the size of the stamp will find a lot of use.",4 "for perfect stamping too! I used it for a stamping and stamp making workshop for seniors. It worked great for those who could not give even pressure for stamping. We also used it for commercial stamps. However, there is a learning curve to this too.",4 "Speedball Block Printers Press: A toy! Speedball Block Printers Press did not live up to its promise. It feels more like a toy. I can get as good a result using a rolling pin. A waste of money, haven't been using it since trying it out when I first bought it.",1 "Perfect Part The pen itself is a great tool, but finding the replacement nib saved me from having to purchase the whole pen again. I also added a refillable reservior to it and that saves me from having to get the refills.",4 "Replacement nib saved the day!! I am a self-publishing artist and had purchased the Kuretake Sumi Brush almost a year ago on the word from a friend who raved about it's advantages. It was amazing, and saved me countless minutes which accumulated into hours of cleaning and repairing nibs along with wearing out pens that had too much of a mechanical feel anyway. Accidently one night I dropped my pen and damaged the nib. I struggled to continue using it, attempting to trim the damage, then simply working the pen with my fingers to achieve the desired lines. It was not working, I was loosing it when I saw the ad for a replacement nib (Honestly, I already knew about them, just had reservations?) and jumped on the purchase and cannot tell anyone how much it made a difference. While I value this brush above any other item I currently use, this replacement nib increased it's value now that I know it can easily be repaired to like new condition. I intend to purchase a dozen nibs soon, since everything that works is ultimately discontinued, so my recommendation is this nib is a life saver.",4 "works for about 5 minutes forget the issues with trying to switch the tips, this ""sandy"" part on the tips rubs off almost immediately. i purchased this mainly for softening the edges of my beads (so the thread doesn't break), and it worked very well, that is until all the sandy stuff came off. now i have a worthless tool. quality is F-",0 "Good... I bought this item as a gift and while the delivery was pretty quick, I didn't realize the latch hook tool was not included. Bummer. Wish it would have said it, and if it did, I wish it would have been more apparent. Gave it to a little girl for her 6th birthday with no tool. Worse than giving an electronic gift with no batteries...",2 "Beware of Colors This is an adorable picture, but when I opened it to discover numerous colors with a slight variation I had to resort to counting the strads to see what color was which. It says on the guide one color is orange turns out is really pink. Be careful when putting together or else you may discover what you thought was one color was really another color.",2 "Not sure this one is for beginners I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas. She wanted one of these so badly and this one looked cute so I bought it. I'll be honest she has not finished it yet but she is well on her way. The part that is troubling is the way the yarn comes. In the box you will receive 4 plastic bound clumps of yarn. The yarn is all mixed together. Notice this kit is mostly browns and yellows. None of the colors are labeled what they are so I think we were supposed to guess. There is supposed to be Dark Gold, Medium Gold, Light Gold, Medium Yellow, Light Yellow, Cream, White, Black and Brown. The difference between dark gold and medium gold is so slight that you have to hold them next to each other against a white paper to tell them apart. It is like that for all the colors. And not all of the same colors are together so you have to sort through HUNDREDS of yarn strands trying to figure out what pile to put them it. It would have been so much easier if they just put the like colors all together and labeled them.",2 "Not Enough Yarn... :( Love latch hook and this design ""would"" have been great ""IF"" they would have given my daughter enough yarn. Ran out of a couple colors before it was done. Very disappointed. :(",2 "Fun and simple to do... This latch hook was fun, and only took a couple days to complete. I didn't particularly like the design because I thought it was a bit too simple and plain. It would be great for beginners and children though, because it's small and easy to complete.",3 "took more concentration than expected When I did latch hooks as a kid they were simple designs in primary colors. The ones I've done from Caron are much nicer, but they involve so many different shades of yarn that it actually becomes a headache trying to make the picture come out as described. You can't choose the shade of yarn based on the design printed on the mat because the colors on the mat bleed from one square to the next. Your best bet is to follow the pattern which comes with the printed instructions- ""five of green, then 3 of white, then one of light yellow""- and even that can get confusing. Also I could do with some more yarn. Overall, I'm happy with how my rugs came out, but the process was more stressful than I had expected.",2 "Good quality and nice design. Looks better than the picture. This is one of the better designs. It is very colorful. It is also U.S. made.",4 "Good product good service.I would chose you again. I was not sure which way to go.The product was great just what I wanted I liked the product and seletions.",4 "Simple project for children Purchased this with a latch hook for my granddaughter. She is seven years old and this kit was appropriate for her age. She was able to complete the project and had fun.",4 "OMG!! This pattern is absolutely beautiful! I am rushing through this one in anticipation of its completed beauty. The photo icon really downplay the vivid colors. If you order this one, focus beforehand on the three types of gold and three types of blue within the angel fish. You will not want to make a mistake.",4 "Just as I remember! I love the colors. This is just as I remember as a kid. The only reason I gave this a 4 star and not 5 is because as a kit I thought it would come with the latch hook tool that you need to complete this. My daughter could not use it on Christmas till we bought a hook tool.",3 "Very nice! This was a gift for my niece who loved it. I think she's "hooked" like I was at her age!",4 "where is it I thought for sure this came with the latch hook needed to do this project and it did not...where is it?",1 "Good for the price This was pretty good for the price. The only complaint I have is that there is pink on the wings of my mat, but no pink yarn. Will probably need to substitute the color for another color that has extra yarn. I just hope there is extra. It was appropriate for my 9 year old and kept her busy for a while. Directions weren't that great, but if you look on you tube, there were videos to teach you how.",3 "Cute, fun, no hook included, lots of shades! I gave this to my 6-year-old daughter for Christmas and luckily did catch that there wasn't a hook included, so was able to add that to my order. Even with the hook though, this was a little too much for my girl. She needed more help than expected. Now that she's 7 going on 8, it's perfect. I don't know if there's enough yarn yet, as another reviewer mentioned. We're only about an 1/8 through this kit. When I was a kid I had a Holly Hobbie latch hook kit that I still hadn't finished by the time I turned 18 and moved out of the house, so maybe this will be the same deal. We'll see!There are a lot of colors on this butterfly and it can be hard to see where to place each one, but if you're not too OCD and are okay with some blurry lines (it is yarn, after all, lots of forgiveness), then you should be fine with this.For now, it's a nice way to pass 15 or 20 minute blocks of time here and there.",3 "Great fun I had written a report in error before. This company has great customer support, with a wonderful product. My kids love the rug, and it arrived when they promised.",4 "it is what it is. Item came as described and was received quickly.Not much else can be said. Pretty hard to screw up a latch hook set. Lol",4 "unicorn Like the product and went well when doing it. Took up some time which was the reason for getting it.",4 "Really fun, not difficult This took me one weekend to finish but i worked on it a lot! It turns out looking amazing with great colors-brighter than the picture. I made it into a cute pillow.",4 "No refund This item was sent to the wrong address. I yet to receive a refund. I would not use this vendor again.",0 "Xyron, hurrah!!! I don't know what I'd do without the 5 inch ""Sticker Machine."" I finally wore out my first one and purchased another quick. I've been making stickers for my grandkids for 10 years.I always use the repositionable cartridge for the kids. I also use the machine for cards and scrapbooking.The only bad thing about the Create-a-Sticker is the residue that is left on the stickers. I cut up plastic shopping bags and press them over the stickers, then remove the bag piece slowly and it pulls off most of the residue. Sometimes a little bit of residue needs to be rubbed off but it's not really a big deal. This method is the best I've found.Amazon has the best price for the Create-a-Sticker and the refill cartridges.",4 "glue refill I order the refill from amazon and i love them. I make note cards for my family and friends.It the best glue for putting on pictures. Carol R",4 "Love making stickers Great price... my girls and I love to make stickers and it is easy to use and install. Love it",4 "This is a replacement for one my wife used up. What can you say---it does what ti says it will do---and how can you demand that I use so many words?",2 "just as described i bought this as a back up to the one that came with the machine, they work great i love both the machine and the adhesive.",4 "Great Storage and Tote Bag! My husband bought this bag for his lapidary hobby to transport his merchandise to bazaars and various sales venues. He loves the storage room inside and the outer pockets keep necessities easily accessible.The canvas is very rugged--however, DO NOT WASH THIS BAG IN A WASHING MACHINE!!! Ours did not fare well at all--the material separated from the seam and shredded down one side. I suspect the material was not sewn in far enough from the edge when it was manufactured.We will replace this bag as he really like the way it was organized and designed, but we will clean it by hand next time should the need arise.",3 "BeadSmith -vs- Darice The pockets that come with this case are nice. It has a deep pocket on one of the sides that really comes in handy. I have another bag similar to this one made by Darice. I wasn't familiar with the Darice brand, but had a number of items from BeadSmith, so I thought that the higher price (+$20) I was paying for the BeadSmith bag meant that I was going to be a superior product. Not necessarily the case when compared side-by-side.#1: The nylon material feels cheap and thin. Compared to the Darice material, the BeadSmith material is much thinner. The needle used made a number of visible holes along the stitching through the cheaper material. Also, the front pocket while zippered, is half the size of the Darice's front pocket which is only secured by the lid's velcro. The carrying strap is minimal at best. There is no pad and depending on how heavy your bag is and how much you have to carrying it, you may end up replacing it so it doesn't dig into you. The Darice bag has the same type of strap, but given the higher price for the BeadSmith bag, shouldn't the strap at least be better?#2: The zipper-system is a little odd. However, it appears to be a common approach as the Darice bag uses the same zipper-system. You can zip the drop-down access panel on both sides, but not along the top. You can zip the top access panel on both sides, but again, not along the same area as the drop-down access panel. BeadSmith instead chooses to rely on velcro to secure this area of the bag. That is fine and dandy - IF - you use the carrying strap and not just the handle. You may get a rude surprise when you pick this bag up by only the top handle and your plastic cases with their contents come tumbling out of your carrying case. The BeadSmith carrying handle does seem to have more support built around it compared to Darice's carrying handle; however, if your plastic cases are heavy - as mine are - using the carrying strap is really the most secure option.#3: The plastic cases included are nice. I am a little concerned that the latches that secure these cases will eventually succumb to continual use, but they do seem to close and stay closed. You get five plastic cases with this bag, but no flocked bead board like some of Darice's models. The plastic cases have four fixed compartments that measure: W: a little over 1.5"", L: 6"", D: 1.5"". One of those long compartments is smaller due to a indention to allow a user to carry the case. There is also a large adjustable compartment that measures: W: 4.5"", a little over 6.5"", D: 1.5"". Each of the plastic cases come with three dividers that can be broken up to make smaller compartments by dividing the large adjustable compartment as well as the four long fixed compartments. I like the longer compartments for my pre-strung beads to lay so they don't rub against each other as much as in a smaller compartment; however, they are a little too narrow to hold much volume for some of my medium to large beads. The Darice plastic cases are not adjustable for any of the compartments. For the Darice plastic cases, there is one large compartment that measures W: 1.75"", a little over L: 4.5"", D: 1.75"". The remaining sixteen measure almost W: 1.75"", almost L: 2.5"", D: 1.75"".If you are needing a black carrying bag with plastic carrying cases, this may be the bag for you. I ended up returning this bag because my Darice bag is the one I prefer toting around.",1 "Great practice paper I bought this paper to fold origami boxes. It has a nice assortment of color, folds well, and is relatively inexpensive as far as origami paper is concerned.I recommend it highly for practice paper and for ""fun"" paper.It has enough thickness for origami boxes. The boxes are quite sturdy. A lot of ""bulk"" paper is too thin for boxes. This paper doesn't have that problem.This paper is colored with the same color on both sides. This works well for many boxes. However, be aware that in box or modular origami, you often want paper colored on only 1 side (or colored differently on each side). Certain designs benefit greatly by the contrast.",4 "Nice size but not quite perfect The great thing about this paper is its size. You don't often find origami paper that's larger than 6 X 6 inches. However, the paper is a little too thick for the intricate folds required of most origami. In addition, the paper is a solid color -- that is, the same color on both sides. I did not realize this when I purchased this product. This is fine if your origami design does not require the contrast of color that traditional origami paper provides or if you are an experienced folder. If you are new to origami or trying to teach origami to young students, the solid coloring can be confusing as most origami instructions refer to a colored side and a white side.",2 "Good Paper at a great price I am doing 1,000 origami cranes which can get quite expensive. And I have bought quite a lot of different types of origami paper including some very fine papers made in japan. I decided to get myself a big pack so I could crank out the cranes. This paper is very reasonably priced and well made. It feels very much like construction paper but thinner, it has that slightly fibrous and soft feeling that construction paper has. And I really like the 8 inch square size. This is my preferred working size.This is perfect if you want a lot of paper cut very crisply at a very fair price. This is working paper and I don't recommend it if you want to do very complex folds or if you want to make show pieces.About the folding:This paper will give you decent folding but it won't give you the crispest folds that the more expensive paper will give you. It does take moisture very easily so if you practice wet folding you only need moisten it very sparingly.",3 "Great paper. Although this is Origami paper, I bought it because the squares are exactly the right size for something I wished to wrap (well, many somethings). It worked great for what I wanted, especially because I could use the many different colors.However, now that I am done with project, I think I will learn how to do Origami. The paper is a nice weight and is easy to fold. And having a choice of ten different colors is great, too.If I don't do too well learning Origami, I know I can think of ways to use the great colors in collage designs for the cards I make.Submitted: hlinnstoryteller",4 "good simple paper This stuff is great for typical origami. However, it is a bit coarse and feels like thin construction paper in its texture and how it takes folds. Otherwise works well, like for large groups of kids--used it with my daughter's girl scout troop.",3 "Very good... I use this in a class a teach and the quality is very good. I need to buy paper in bulk because my students go through it so quickly. This pack of 500 sheets is just right. Wish there was a 1000 sheet pack. I've purchased this pack numerous times and will continue to do so in the future. Satisfied!",3 "worth the price Very Good stuff, it is totally worth the price. it would be better if it was a little bit thicker.",4 "thank you love it just wish it was 2 sided had every colar we needed having fun with it thank you very much",4 "Origami paper has an array of colors to keep a creative mind inspired with new origami designs! My 11-yr-old son is extremely gifted at folding origami! I was so pleased to come across this jumbo pack of origami paper offered by Amazon. It has an array of colors to keep his creative mind inspired for hours coming up with new origami inventions! I also ordered two origami design books by Robert Lang to present as a Christmas gift along with the paper. This was by far my son's favorite gift!",4 "Great value - Great size for beginners! As a ""new"" participant in the art of origami, these sheets are a great value. The texture is appropriate, the size is perfect, and the colors, vibrant. I have been very happy with my purchase.",4 "Good quality pencils, nice set I am not much of an artist, but it definitely is not because of my pencils! This is a solid set of pencils. It also includes a very convenient carrying bag that will hold more pencils/pens.",3 "Great quality I've drawn many pictures with these pencils and I can honestly say that they are the best I have ever own. I highly recommend these to anyone who is interested in drawing",4 "Excellant small torch for heating or small soldering jobs. I ordered this torch to replace the $10 el-chipo I purchased previously. Amazon as usual had it to door in 48 hours. The torch is constructed well with plastic and steel parts.The only knock I can put on it is the safety latch. While effective, I think it could have been a little stronger.",3 "Very Handy This unit loads a whole lot of butane, but once fully charged, it does the job--in a superb sense. As a sailor, I braid lots of nylon rope, and this unit has the BTU's to be able to very effectively fuse/melt the ends so the rope won't unravel. in addition, the unit has a well thought out volume control which enables the flame size to be controlled. As far as safety goes, it also comes with a wide base which keeps the unit upright. This is an industrial grade but still portable tool and I am completely happy with it.",4 "greta mini torch, the best I had so far. The only thing that bothers me is the aluminum body gets hot after a while when using it for an extended period of time, that makes me a bit nervous so I set it aside to cool down. Other than that it is pretty safe, unlike the cheap plastic ones which, look like they can fall apart at any moment, the Blazer is well built and sturdy. It will take use and abuse and still work fine.",3 "Perfect Ceramics Torch Sculptors need to use torches in the process of making art, but there just aren't torches out there that are marketed toward them. This torch is small enough to fit in with the rest of my tools, gets hot enough to do the job and has an excellent lock for state of mind. Very pleased.",4 "Blazer GB4001-02 Stingray Butane Torch, Blue Nice Butane Torch, does what it's made to do - heat. Smooth gas control and gas flow lock (both hard plastic) and a easy push button igniter (metal). Plastic Stand. Ceramic burner. Good deal.",3 "My first torch! This is my first torch ever. I bought it for soldering jewelry and couldn't be happier. I was very intimidated by the idea of using a torch without any formal training but this torch is easy to use and has lots of safety features so you won't burn yourself or the house down. The flame is easy to adjust and it fits comfortably in my hand. I think if you are an advanced jewelry maker you would want something a bit more powerful, but for a beginner it is great!",4 "I recommend this product. The blue color is a nice change from black, which makes it easy for me to distinguish it from my other two torches (which I am having problems with). This model Blazer is easy to operate and refill. Am very happy with the product so far.",4 "Wow. Way better than my last one Solid flame, so real good cooking torch. Easy to light. Easy to lock on for stuff like Creme Brulee. Make sure to read instructions. On and off is not logical, but once know is simple.",4 "Push button start makes this product fantastic! So glad I found out about the Blazer butane torch. I have my own little business making fine jewelry and already had 3 other butane small torches and also an air/acetylene tank and torches. This one is absolutely perfect for soldering small pieces together. Like I said in the title, the push button start is absolutely wonderful. I also take Metals classes at our local tech college so that I can have access to equipment I can't afford to have in my own studio (like casting, jewelry furnace, etc.) and everyone in my class is interested now in getting their own Blazer torch.",4 "Great Torch This is a great micro torch! If you are looking for a micro torch, this is definitely your torch. .",4 "Unsafe! The torch started malfunctioning after a few months. I would turn the valve off but the flame wouldn't go out for several seconds or even longer. This gradually got worse, i.e. it kept burning longer and longer even after turning it off. It reached the point where I considered it unsafe and threw it away.The controls and buttons to light the torch feel flimsy. This could be the root cause.",0 "Good little torch I'm quite pleased with this torch. My last torch of this type was a Ronson torch from Walmart, and while it got the job done while I was in college (music technology major, so quite a bit of soldering), it kept breaking in little pieces until the tank no longer held fuel.Now, this torch: I like the fuel flow lever much better than torches that have a trigger that must be held or locked in place. The ignitor is conveniently placed for use by the thumb. It features a relatively secure safety that stops the fuel lever from moving.The removable foot/stand is convenient for getting into tight spaces, and the torch will stand (albeit a little unstable) without the foot.The air mixture controller works fine and allows for a tight blue tip flame all the way down to a flame reminiscent of a Bic lighter, except stronger. For those of you unfamiliar with these torches, the air holes must be fully or almost fully open in order to light it with the ignitor.",4 "Very Good! This little butane torch is awesome. You can vary both the flame size andintensity to match your work. It seems to be very durable, more than I can say for my master appliance 200 butane iron/torch. I just wish the shop I work in wouldprovide the butane, which is after all consumable...",4 "Great product for Dental students ATTN DENTAL STUDENTS: If you are not a dental student you may not find this helpful, and can stop reading now. Being a first year student in dental school, I am required to wax up crowns. I bought this little guy in hopes that I would be able to sit in front of my TV and wax at home. I was not disappointed at all. This torch is perfect for waxing, and so far has given me no problems. I bought the butane refills that the company puts out, and I am still on my first can of 6. So, to sum up, for any dental student looking to wax at home, this is the perfect product.",4 "Very good torch Works well, no leaks. My only complaint is that I ordered it in blue but got it in black, aside from that no problems.",4 "Butane Torch Review Filled easily, it does come dry. I like the safety latch.Only used once so far but it did the job.Recommend.",4 "one of the better ones, at a decent price Need to keep the tip area clean: when the ignitor carbons up it won't light. This one works great, is consistent, has a good flame, usually starts on first try and holds a lot of butane.",3 "great!! I love this little torch! no problems with delivery and cost. everything delivered on time and correctly. no news is good news when ordering simple products like this. I've tried another brand in the past that leaked on me. this one had been great so far",4 "The BEST TORCH - this is the one to get This torch is great. I bought the one made of plastic first and the best thing is that it didn't work and I sent it back. I finally found this one (at the same price). This one lights with one click every time, it's body is entirely aluminum & steel and the safety lock locks the gas flow off and the striker button so it can't fall and become dangerous.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this torch. It is made by a company that specializes in butane torches and lighters.",4 "Small quick soldering Small quick soldering only with this baby. It has been working fine for me because I don't do a lot of soldering; my Licia atelier jewelry line is mostly made of wiring stones and sometimes when I need to solder a jump ring I use this. You can use this torch also with easy or fast solder. blazer has always worked for me so, worth having it!",3 "Awesome torch I just started using this torch and I love it.It works great and I like the safety features that it has on it...so far a couple of my coworkers have barrowed it and they have liked it also..It charged very easily and the butane lasts a long time.",4 "Perfect! Nice, small, sleek looking, easy to fill, cheap to refill, flame is a bit adjustable, doesn't leak like other brands... perfect.",4 "Nice Torch All functionality appears to be in tact and the anodized finish actually looks just like the photograph on Amazon (aquamarine/turquoise) which is nice because I ordered it specifically for this reason - gotta have a matching set!",4 "For Soldering Only! Have no illusions: you will NEVER weld with a butane torch. Brazing would even be a stretch. Soldering and other light heating tasks are the only things a torch like the Stingray are up to. That being said, it is a nice little torch and works well for what it was designed for. Easy to start and adjust with one hand and comes with a handy little stand. But leave the welding to oxy-acetylene.",3 "Cute little torch I haven't used it yet, but it's just as was described. It's a cute little torch, and I'm looking forward to making jewelry.",4 "Cigar use: piezo died @ 8 weeks; Blazer CS unresponsive. Cigar smokers, read this. Repeat lights are important to us, more than other users of a torch like this. I use a torch to keep a nice, even burn on my cigar during the whole smoke. This means 20 to 30 lights per cigar, twice a day. That's a lot of use compared to how much action this torch would get from a technician, or on a job site. Cigar use is where the rubber meets the road. Understand, I go through torches. Every lighter I've bought has just simply worn out (I seldom lose them or damage them out of service). Typically I will need a torch serviced within four months of purchase (in the warmer months), and my favorite cigar shop does this happily for me. With the cigar torches, Colibri et al, the weak link is the valve. They're too tiny for their own good, and they don't work at all below about 40 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on humidity. They get so fussy I had one that wanted to be bled & refilled twice during each cigar, just to fire! Well, I've put up with a lot. A friend suggested one of these kitchen torches (he used to be a mechanic and used one with great success). I did my homework online, and settled on this model. When it arrived and I tried it, oh was I in heaven! But I waited on writing this review, knowing that the proof is in longevity, not out-of-the-box performance. Anyway, the valve is about 4x the size of a pocket torch. You can really light a cigar until it's a pile of ash. And the piezo ignition popped this thing to life like they couldn't wait to serve me. It is a glorious lighter out of the box. Now, here I am 11 weeks later though, writing this review. The piezo will not ignite the torch unless it has already been burning. I thought the cause might be carbon buildup on the electrodes, so I emailed Blazer from their website to ask about a safe way to clean it (I don't expect under my conditions for the torch to never need service). They did not respond. I waited a few weeks and re-sent the email. They still have not responded. In the meantime, I have cleaned the contacts with progressively aggressive petroleum-distillate solvents and that hasn't helped. Today I rubbed them lightly with 0000 steel wool, and they are clean now (these are the steps I wanted Blazer to consult with me before trying), but still it will not ignite. In my heading I say that the piezo died at 8 weeks. I'm being kind; it got spotty after just 4. I am now lighting the torch with a separate Bic I carry too. Not the worst thing, but not the best either. I will send the thing back soon, and Blazer will probably send me another one, which will probably last me another couple of months. Great valve. Great size tank. Weak ignition. Somebody please work on this piezo ignition longevity issue.",2 "Piece of crap Bought this item back in Feb. Used it once, now it won't even light. Yes it has gas in it, but will not ignite.",0 "An affordable cigar torch for the home. Also good for creme brulee. The Blazer is a high quality product, as it should be given the inherent danger of compressed butane. I use it to light cigars when I'm outside, and no longer need to seek out a wind-break in order to light my cigars. Of course, I purchased the Blazer primarily for my wife to make creme brulee. Yeah, right.",3 "Let's smoke a fattie. My not be the best for silver soldering or brazing, but it makes a great cigar lighter.",4 "Not the item that was advertised The item was not the same as what is in the picture above. What ships is a tiny cigarette lighter.",0 "Good product, Good price. This torch works just fine. I was looking for a small torch to use primarily for electrical repairs on cars. It is well made, sturdy, comfortable to hold and use with one hand. I'm left handed, so opening the regulator lever on top with my thumb takes a little coordination, but isn't difficult. It can be unlocked, turned on, lit, extinguished, and locked all with one hand. I really like the lock feature so that it doesn't accidentally turn on and waste all the fuel. I also like the base stand so that you can easily set it down without worry of it falling over and melting something. The fuel tank is fairly large. I have only filled it once when I bought it a month or two ago. Overall, I am very satisfied with this torch. It is well worth the money. I have used an almost identical torch which cost about twice as much as this one.",4 "Great torch for a beginner to soldering. I am a professional goldsmith and I occasionally teach newbies. This is an excellent torch for someone new to soldering. It's small, easy to fill and adjust, and not scary to use. It will fuse Argentium nicely, and also solder Sterling Silver and copper wire as long as it's not a really heavy gauge. I haven't tried it on gold yet. It's great for balling up headpins and making rings and earrings. I even soldered right up next to small prongs without danger of melting them, which I was expecting to happen. Even bezels were safe with the flame right next to them. It doesn't burn nearly as hot at the oxy/acetylene that I normally use, so the fear factor is removed for someone just getting up the nerve to use fire for the first time. Of course it's still fire and safety precautions need to be followed, but it's a pretty safe torch. I like the fact that it locks. Comfortable to hold too. Initially I bought it for a specific demo, but wasn't able to get the really fine, small flame that I needed. But for general soldering it's great! I reach for it often for little stuff. I still use my oxy/acetylene for the bigger items that require a lot of heat.I would have given it 5 stars but I did experience the lighter not lighting every single time as some others have experienced, but it's not a big deal to me. It is a giant lighter, after all. Keep it away from the kids!!!!Also,order the triple refined butane for a smoother soldering experience because it sputters a little when used with regular butane. I could not find it locally. Rio Grande Jewelry Supply carries the Blazer brand triple refined, but you need to pay hazardous shipping charges.Still not sure? There are lots of videos on You tube showing this torch and how easy it is to use. There's even a good class for beginners featuring how to use butane torches on Craftsy.com.",3 "Best one for the money I got this after looking in a dental catalog . It is 20 bucks cheaper than the catalog. It fills without mess. It does exactly what it says it does, and it is WELL MADE!I'd buy it again.",4 "Wouldn't Hold Butane Nice little torch. Wouldn't hold Butane overnight. Finally checked the filling valve on the bottom of torch before throwing it out. Tightened it up, and it's worked well since. Check yours before using.",2 "Nice torch I received my GB4001 last week, and have used it quite a bit over the weekend. Perfect size and weight - feels very substantial and well built. The range of flame sizes is nice, as is the ability to control the air inflow and thus the power of the 'torch', anywhere from regular lighter flame to large high-powered jet.Pretty easy to operate one handed, and the little stand is very nice. Hopefully the combo of bright blue anodize and large size will keep me from losing it like I do with every other lighter in the house!Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. Easy to fill, use, and looks/feels/functions as well or better than expected. I'll update this review should problems arise, but I feel like this will stand the test of time quite well.",4 "Blazer torch I am very new to soldering and purchased this torch a few months ago. I am very happy with this product. It is the right size for me and is very easy to use.",4 "Wish I had purchased this earlier!! I bought this for use in my paracord bracelet, necklace, etc. making. This torch work great!! I tried 3 other torches before getting this one and they were ALL garbage in comparison. Sure wish I would have just nabbed this one up first!!",4 "Great for cooking We got this for cooking applications. It works as expected and is easy to use and regulate. The flame is perfect for the kitchen. The tank holds plenty of charge.Butane refill:Like most others, this torch does not come with butane. It will take a standard butane bottle available at many common stores such as Walgreens.",4 "Works great Burns hot and ignites every time. Was worried it was going to be too big but it's the perfect size. Anodized metal gives it a intresting look and everyone has to pick it up. Feels heavy and somewhat expensive. Good product.",4 "Great hand torch! Blazer makes the best hand torches. I have gone through plenty of other brands cheap $20 torches and they all went out in about a year or two of use. The blazer I have not owned long enough to say it lasts longer, but it has a life time warranty. Not to mention, it functions great. It is easy to turn on and it stays on which is great, no sliding a lock, no child safety latch every time you want to press the igniter. There is a lock feature but you only have to slide it one time to unlock it and one time to lock it.",4 "Hello Kitty Stickers! My grand daughter received the ssticker maker as a gift. She loves it. It does need an adult to get it started and show the little one how to use it. Our only complaint is there was not enough material provided. We used it all up very quickly. It is a good gift.",3 "More stickers please... I bought this as a gift for a friend's daughter. She told me that she had used up all the stickers within a matter of minutes. Not worth the money unless you buy extra stickers. She did enjoy it tremendously, though.",2 "Hello Kitty ""Let Down"" My daughter got this for Christmas and within an hour and a half had did everything she could with it. It would be a real cool activity ""if"" you could find the replacement sticker tape and lamination. Even the big office stores are unable to special order them.allysmom",0 "Frustrating Toy When my two daughters spent their hard earned money on this toy, they were so excited. When we got it home and put it together, they were very disapointed. The ""stickers"" that came out were bumpy and when you peeled the backing off, the sticker part came off too. They were left with a picture that had some clear tape on top of it. This is a very frustrating and disapointing toy.",0 "Disappointing My 4-year-old bought this with a Christmas gift certificate. It looked like fun on the box and sounded like it came with a lot of accessories. It turns out all the ""machine"" does is tape Hello Kitty pictures onto label tape. While my girls had lots of fun making the stickers, all of the supplies were gone within a few hours. Also, the labels seemed to be of poor quality. Half of the time, when the girls peeled the backing off, the sticky part came off as well and we had to tape the stickers on with masking tape. There was no information on ordering additional supplies, but I doubt I would want to buy more tape anyway. This is one of the more disappointing toys I've ever seen.",1 "VERY GOOD THOUGHT OUT TOY FOR ANY 4-7 YEAR OLD I BOUGHT THE TOY FOR MY DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY TODAY AND SHE LOVES IT. I WAS JUST SEARCHING THE NET AND FOUND I CAN GET REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH IS GREAT SINCE SHE IS ENGROSSED IN MAKING ANY PAPER SHE CAN GET HER HAND ON A STICKER. NOW I FEEL BETTER KNOWING I DON'T HAVE TO YELL AT HER TO SAVE THE STICKER PAPER SINCE I CAN GET A RPLACEMENT. GREAT TOY!! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR A 4-7 YEAR OLD. I WOULDN'T TRUST MY DAUGHTER YET WITH A MORE COSTLY ""ACTUAL"" STICKER MACHINE FROM XYRON.",4 "Fun Item My daughter bought this item with her b-day money. She loves it. Plays with it all the time. We have reorder replacement parts a couple of times all ready with the easy form that can with the item. I also got sticker computer paper and cut it down to size my self, and use that. We have Hello Kitty stickers everywhere!!! Great item for Hello Kitty lovers everywhere!",2 "It's only OK My daughter got this for christmas. It isn't great. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It is difficult to figure out.",1 "Disappointing Toy This toy looked like a lot of fun on the box, but once my daughter (8 yo) opened it up and used it, she was very disappointed. It is hard to use and does not produce anything of value.",0 "Worthless except that the child liked it first, the product comes with only one clip on side compartment even though there are slots for two. then, when you finally set up this piece of garbage, the stickers are shoddy at best. the clear overlay is effectively packing tape. the sheet of sticker cutouts is cute but too intricate for the 41/2 year old i gave this to to cut out. (her 6 yr old sister wasn't even able to do it with the awful scissors that come with the set. unless you set up the stickers back to back (which means the kids have to keep playing with this and wait for their own sticker to come out) you waste 3"" of the already small roll of sticker tape each time you make a sticker. Also, the area where you design stickers is recessed and way to small, even for a 4 years old's tiny fingers. Plus, the stencil that comes with it doesn't fit anywhere near there making all but unusable. Plus, some of the stencil shapes are too small to use with the provided crayons. Because of these limitations, the sticker creation was limited to sticking a piece of paper down the chute for it to come out crooked and wrinkly on the other end. the crayons were awful anyway and so waxy that even when she did try to draw on the 2"" platform, the colors barely showed up. the stamp that comes with it would be cute if you didnt have to pull out your precision levelling tool to get it to come out neatly. The ""card"" component- basically these are 5 2""x3"" pieces of paper. not even sure how to use them. since it seems like they would jam up the machine unless you unloaded all the tape first. If you didn't, the card would consist of sticker paper with backing on the bottom, the card,the pieces of paper used to decorate the card, and the packing tape top coat. the problem with this is that the tape barely covers the edges so the card-sticker mess would not hold together. My niece does like it. If she were any older she's be annoyed and disappointed too.",0 "refill found [...]It appears that the kit includes more white cards, another sheet of Hello Kitty paper, a roll of clear tape and sticker tape. The rolls of tape are the same size that the sticker maker originally came with. [...]My 5 year old loves this toy. It does waste a lot of tape so to conserve materials, we just make all of the stickers and crank them through at one time. Some of the stickers crinkle a little but since this is a toy neither my daughter, her friends, nor myself are expecting professional results. I am disappointed two fold that the tape and sticker paper refill rolls appear to be the same miniscule amounts provided with the original toy along with the shipping being more expensive than the refill item itself. [...]If anyone has found a source that sells generic rolls of clear tape and sticker paper that fit this toy please post your findings.",2 "My daughter got this toy for xmas and it has been a disapointment this toy was bought for my daughter for xmas and has been disapointing as the instructions are too hard to work out as it is just a sheet of pictures that arent clear at all. If anybody knows how to work this a bit of advice would be great lol!! Thanks",0 "HORRIBBLE Don't buy this toy.We followed all the directions right but instead of stickers we got paper! Don't waste your money!",0 "I FOUND SUPPLIES FOR HELLO KITTY STICKER MAKER!!! Hi,I just found the company info that makes the Hello Kitty Sticker Maker!!You can call the company at 212-255-8388 and ask for customer service. If you want to use a credit card, they can take your order right then. It is $4.95 and that includes 1 color sheet, 1 paper roll and 1 roll of tape. There is no tax and no shipping and handling.If you want to mail a check, you can mail it to:Blue Box ToysAttn: Customer Service200 5th Ave. Ste. 838New York, NY 10010You just need to include your check and something that gives your name and mailing address.The service rep I spoke with stated that very soon we will be able to buy these supplies in stores!!!! Won't our kids be thrilled!!!!",2 "How to frustrate a 4 year old (and a 32 year old) . . . Hello Kitty Sticker MakerMy four-year-old daughter received this for Christmas and was unable to play with it without some major assistance from me. The idea is a good one, you make your own stickers out of virtually any teeny little picture by inserting them between sticky tape and sticker tape. You crank a little handle and the picture slides through (if you're lucky) and is now sandwiched between the tapes and a sticker is born.Unfortunately, the sticky tape and the new stickers have a tendency to get jammed in the slot where they exit when finished. This happened our first time out and, because we didn't realize what was happening, my daughter turned the handle far too many times and the paper and tape turned into a crinkly mess. I managed to fix this with scissors but we were left with very little sticky tape after the ordeal (the set comes with a very skimpy roll by the way). The next few tries were met with varied levels of success. Many of the stickers did not come out smooth. ""They're bumpy mom"" ~ my sweet child cried in dismay after our third lame attempt. Also, if you do not line up little pictures one after the other you will waste a lot of this precious tape.This product is overpriced for what you get, if you ask me. The sticker machine, the two teensy rolls of tape, a few little cards, a sheet of Hello Kitty printed paper (this is cute), a Hello Kitty stamper & ink pad, stencil, scissors, four cheap crayons, and a storage bin will give you about one hour of frustration. To make matters worse (and up my frustration level to new heights) there was no reorder sheet enclosed in my box for the tape rolls so I have to go on a search to find rolls that'll fit. More likely though, this toy will end up on a shelf collecting dust.My advice? Save your money and buy yourself a roll of clear packing tape and some self-adhesive backed paper instead. You'll get similar results without all of the aggravation.",1 "Not well designed My daughter purchased this with her own money. Looks very neat, but a sticker making machine from any scrapbook store functions much better. Rather than applying the adhesive to the back of the material being sent through the machine, a clear plastic layer is applied to the top, and stuck to another paper layer on the bottom. Thus one needs to ensure that there is a border left around the sticker created to keep the top layer adhered to the bottom layer. Very poorly designed. I have also not been able to locate any replacement materials, so the machine becomes useless in short order.",1 "Replacement material will definitely upgrade the value of it I wouldn't consider to buy the toy if I knew there is no replacement material available. The value and the lifetime of this toy will be definitely upgraded if we can get the refilled material.",2 "Seeking For More Material My daughter received this item as a birthday gift. She had loads of fun--all in one day! The materials included with the toy were exhausted quite rapidly. I have been searching the internet and stores for replacements--none to be found.",3 "Can't find replacement parts. My daughter bought this toy with money she saved, used up all the parts in less than an hour, and we were disappointed to find NO information on how to get replacement pieces to keep making stickers. This is a major problem with this toy.",0 "Great Sticker Maker, However The toy is great! my daughter received it from the Easter Bunny of 2003. However, she went through the sticker maker materials quite fast (within three days). I've been seaching everywhere for additional materials and not one store seems to carry it. This toy would be so much more usefule if you would be able to buy refill materials.",3 "GREAT TOY FOR HELLOKITTY LOVERS! i bought this toy for my 10 year old daughter and she loved it!She kept playing with it.SHE MADE ALL THE HELLOKITTY STICKERS.i give this toy a 4 ,the only thing i wish is it came with more stickers!",3 "Hello Kitty Sticker Maker My daughter received this item for Christmas and in one day used up all of the tape and stickers. Had I known that there were no replacement parts available, I would not have bought it. I do NOT think that it is a good value for the price of $14.99 because she was only able to use it for one day!",3 "Hours of great entertainment! My 4 1/2 year old daughter LOVED this sticker maker. Once we showed her how it worked, she was able to make stickers on her own and used it for four hours straight! I am now looking to see if refills are available or if I will need to buy another set. Either way, we will purchase this item again. I highly recommend it!",4 "Great little paper punch I purchased this paper punch on one of those special sale days. I have a problem reading some of my reports if they are punched on the side. This little beauty makes two hole punches on the top.With this I also purchased The Smead classic fastener folders. I hate when papers fall out of my folders and I have to try to resort. This holds them in place. There are tabs that hold papers on both sides. The punch has a paper guide so that you can make sure that the holes on the top are centered. The minus of course is that these pages now have holes in the top. Worthwhile trade off in my opinion. Easy to use, it doesn't take a lot of room on my desk, and it fulfills a gap in my paper work organization. I really like it.",4 "Works well Does the job well, very reasonably priced.Easy to use, puts holes in the paper without leaving any hanging pieces. You can adjust the placement of the holes for paper of different sizes.",4 "Good but look cheap! This hole puncher works as intended. The physical appearance looks cheap. For general purpose use, it's just okay. Don't expect too much!",2 "great purchase This item was a great purchase. Very durable and came brand new still in a box. Slider easily ""slid"" in with ease. I wish it had a rubber grip on the handle though but overall I'm happy with this item.",4 "Sturdy and practical, with two minor gripes. This is a very cost-effective (especially when bought on the site) product that was a FAR improvement over my single-puncher I was using previously to make two-hole punches(please hold the laughter; the 80's weren't all that bad). It has a nice sheet-capacity for hole-punching, and the measurement grids are pretty easy to read. I do wish it came with a longer paper-guide for making sure the paper is aligned properly. It seems like such an easy thing to add to the product. As a previous user mentioned, it does get stuck periodically when cutting through sheets of paper close to the maximum capacity, but given the fact that I've never owned a hole-puncher (certainly not a reason to NOT be irritated, but just my own opinion) that didn't stick occasionally, I'm sort of used to it already. The Ferrari of two-hole punchers, it is not, but I would definitely recommend this as a cost-effective way to get the job done.",3 "Love it Have one at work, and have one at home...love these little guys. Don't let the price fool you...this guy isn't some cheap-o...strongly recommended!",4 "Two-Hole Punch Not much to say - the product is sturdy, dependable, good quality, and works consistently. What more can you ask for? No problems with the purchase or delivery.",3 "Two -Hole punch ~ Office Equipment SPR00785 Hole Puncher,2HP,1/4"" Size,2-3/4"" Center,20 Sheet Cap.,BlackThis arrived in a wonderfully timely manner and in excellent condition. The price was incredible and the quality was even better than expected. I highly recommend this product and this vendor. It was much less expensive than going out to buy this item, and without the hassle of trying to find just the right one. Thank you!",4 "POOR, POOR, POOR Mine is going to the junkyard as soon as I get another one from someone else. POOR Precision (arm notches do not allow for even hole spacing), POOR Alignment (holes are not the same distance from the top edge of the paper) and POOR Quality (one punch rarely cuts through paper without leaving a hanging chad). I'm tired of having to use hole reinforcements on almost every sheet. I haven't tried, but it's hard to believe mine would punch through 25 sheets without getting hung up on the bad punch. The material is good quality, but that is all I can say good about it.",0 "works great for keeping papers organized Great for keeping papers together in a file folder. Just need the self adhesive fasteners.adjusts to horizontal (top) loading paper or for side loading.",4 "Durable, convenient lever lock for putting in a briefcase This has been a good little punch so far. Smooth action and seems to be durable. I like that the lever can be locked down so I can throw it into my briefcase.",4 "Works well Made in China, but that does not limit how well it works. It is extremely well built, is fluid upon hole punching...What can I say? It's a hole puncher. Get it if you need it. Also consider waiting until you buy something over 15 dollars with this so you can get free shipping",4 "Fair Deal Because of the usability and price, this product is ok despite one odd thing about it. The sliding steel arm is set to measure in the wrong direction. It's almost like the original picture (but they've since changed the photo) except the numbers are on the other side and facing in the other direction. The arm that I got was meant to be inserted on the other side. Even the tilt of the upper arm runs in the opposite direction. I've showed others and nobody has seen anything like it before. But it doesn't mean anything. The functionality is not changed at all. I wonder if this oddity is what resulted in this item being cheaper.",2 "Really good quality for a great price. I am very pleased with the price and the quality of this item. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will work just fine. It also shipped fast!",4 "solid 2 hole punch at a great price. I bought this for my wife. She helps me with my business and I was tired of her stealing my Swingline 2 hole punch. Turns out I should have let her keep mine and I should have kept this one. Its much more solid then my Swingline, punches easier and costs less. When my current one breaks I will buy this again for me.",4 "Hole Punch For the price you can't complain. It gets the job done and seems that it will last for a very long time.",4 "Works perfect. I bought it to go with manilla folders with two hole punches at the top and this works perfectly. I've been using it for a year without a problem.",4 "verygood I'm very happy with this mouse, it works fine. I recommend for the users to choose the brand. very easy to use, comes under the cover that holds the piece of paper so it does not fall apart and liner paper size",4 "Great! Great little hole puncher, works very well. It holds in the little punched out circles so they don't fall all over the floor, I'm very pleased with it.",4 "Amazing! I does what it says. Put paper under it and push down. It punches two holes in the top. Very sturdy.",4 "GOOD PRODUCT Can't give it any high rating b/c product wasn't for my own use, I don't like to leave ratings for products that I don't personally use, but the person that requested it didn't give me any negative feed back so this product apparently met their needs.",2 "Does what it's supposed to do What can I say, it punches two holes. I haven't had any problems with it so,far and the price is reasonable.",4 "Great little puncher I got two of these punchers for each of my offices and I am very happy with them. The are on a smaller side, which is what I was looking for. However, they work great and appear to be well-made.",4 "Hubby's work this was purchased for my husband's home office. Works well. accurate. he uses it all the time and doesn't mess with my 3 hole punch anymore, getting it out of alignment. thanks amazon",4 "high quality low price We use this for our wall mount clip board sheets and we are satisfied with the product. if we needed more, we would definitely re order",4 "works my old puncher stopped working. Great replacement for a great price. Highly recomended for the price and the quality of the device.",4 "Good product for great price. This was a good product for a much better price than the office stores. I like that it has a clip to hold the top down, fits great Ina drawer clipped closed.",3 "Great We use this with the Pressboard Classification Folders, Letter, 6-Section, Ruby Red, 10/bx. Just use a scrap piece of paper to adjust the arm to center the page where you want it in the file and use a sharpie and mark that spot on the internal ruler and you'll always have even pages.",3 "LOVE IT Purchased this from Amazon for $5.99 (with free shipping); it arrived within a week and has made a happy home in our office. Works very smoothly and perfect for its intended use.",4 "Wonderful!! Purchased this for my office and the other ladies use it too! Even had one lady to switch hers for this one. Punches holes easily and very happy with it and the great price!!!!",4 "Used in a busy medical office This hole punch is worth every penny. It shipped with prime and arrived two days later. It is able to handle lots of pages and hasn't gotten jammed at all. Well used in a medical practice every day. It seems very heavy duty.",4 "Very Pleased Arrived much quicker than expected. The product works great, no issues here. The slide is perfect, helps me align everything and anything I need. I would recommend this product.",4 "2 Hole Punch I kept on putting off buying one of these because I used the cheaper 3-hole punch but I finally got fed up with that! Love this!",4 "Can't believe I waited so long Life is so much easier with this. Prior to purchasing I kept adjusting my 3 hole punch. This is so easy and reasonably priced that I realize now just how much time I wasted changing the punch holes!",4 "Two-hole paper punch This is as advertised. It is heavy duty, well made and works as intended to punch 2 holes in paper to be held in a binder with metal clips at the top. It is heavy, in keeping with its high quality construction.",4 "Clay Molds These molds are easy to use for paper clay. Time hasn't allowed me to use them a lot, but trying them out I was well pleased.",4 "Fantasitc Easel Scetch Box Fine craftsmanship. The box is lightweight and small when folded into a ""suitcase"" if you will. It offers moderate storage with adjustable metal trays. You can draw or paint at any angle from horizontal to vertical. My wife uses it for oil pastels. We had a nice piece of 1/8"" plywood laying around and cut her a drawing board that fits perfectly into the notched grooves. We both highly recommend this easel/sketch box.",4 "Very happy with the easel My new easel is working great. I like the functionality of the storage part of the easel. There were no problems with the product or the shipping. It arrived promptly and in excellent condition.",4 "Mabef French Sketch Box Easel M22 This product appears to be a well built and solid easel. Would recommend it to anyone.",3 "Excellent Alphabet Seal Superior quality seal that is well worth it's cost! I highly recommend this seller and it's merchandise! This was easy to use and the handle made it easy to steady the seal when in use.",4 "Should have looked at the ""S"" more closely... The stamp comes in a nice box and seems to be well made. I guess I should have looked more closely at the letter ""S"" though. I am disappointed because to me it doesn't look like a capital ""S"" but more like a fishhook (the curve at the top of the S is very small). I honestly thought I was shipped the wrong stamp. I will keep it and hope when we use it, it will look like an ""S"".",2 "Very Good Stamp. I first would like to comment on the shipping time of this seller, which was phenomenal this arrived much earlier than its set date. When I received it I was instantly taken with how aesthetically pleasing it was. The best part by far is how well it works. When I tried this stamp for the first time I was astonished with how easily it came off and how clean it left the brass head. This was a phenomenal product which I would highly recommended to all people.",4 "I've used a lot of latex... And this wasn't the best. While the quanity is excelent, this is the thinest latex I have ever purchased. Plus it dries kind of sticky, which I've never encountered before. I mix it with my thicker Casting latex to do molds and it is much more useful then. A little disapointed, but for the money it's not bad.Signed,William A. McDonald",2 "Fun to do This is a fun project to do in spare time. It would look cute in a little girl's bedroom. It is something to do when watching TV or movies. It turned out really cute.",4 "Stuck These have not worked since day one. I just decided to store them in my junk draw and ask my son-in- law to see if he can open them. They are stuck together. Cheaply made and not worth the money. In fairness to the seller I did not notify him or try to return them. It was to be a stocking stuffer for my husband as he is a fly fisherman. It was the busy Christmas season and I ate my loss.",0 "great tool My mom , who has vision problems, can cut quilt pieces quickly and accurately. It is great. Buy it and try it.",4 "buyer beware - I found this to be poor quality. The adhesive was poor. Product fell off everything I put it on.",0 "not a great product I got the white reflective stickers, and they are bright, but they aren't ""stickons,"" as in individual pieces. It's a long line of tape, and you can cut them into pieces or smaller, but it's messy and hard to do, the stickers stick to the scissors or fall on the floor. Also, the adhesive was weak and it took a lot of effort to get them to stick. I wouldn't buy them again.",1 "Pending Final Result If it keeps the pigeons off me in St. Mark's Square, it was a worthwhile investment.",2 "good product It has come handy when working with polymer clay. If you have clay that has become dry and crumbly this product soften it and viola! healthy clay again!. Also, can be use as an adhesive agent, to glue pieces creating a clay bond that will stay bond!",3 "Clay Saver A few drops is all it takes and your clay becomes maluable again. I used it for clay that was very hard to work in but I added a few drops and it instantly became smooth. However, it does leave an oily residue on your hands after use. Other than that this is pretty much a clay saver. I would recommend it to my friends.",3 "worth its weight in gold Excellent product! I have several bars of Sculpey that were very old. I threw about ten bars out before I found this product. The remaining bars have been restored! You don't need much at all. Just go one drop at a time or else it gets a little oily.Saved me a bunch of money.",4 "good softener Is a tiny bottle, like the picture. A little to expensive for the size. But excellent overall. Use a little and wisely.",4 "SCULPEY LIQUID CLAY SOFTENER THIS SOFTENER IS GREAT FOR ANY POLYMER CLAY ARTIST. I ONLY WISH IT CAME IN GREATER QUANTITIES ALTHOUGH THE SIZE IS CONVENIENT",4 "Bad Softener/Great for Liquid Sculpey Bad Softner: My experience with this clay softener is that it does not soften the clay so much as it erodes the outside layers as you work away at them. My best advise is to give up on clay that is hard and old and crumbling. The effort and pains you will go through with this to try to make it usable again are just not worth it. It took me almost an hour to soften up enough clay to use for a small charm so that it was pliable enough to use and wouldn't crumble apart every time I tried to bend it. But then, after a few minutes, it dried out again and split each time I bent it. Drove me crazy.HOWEVER! I have found a wonderful use for it, which is why I went half and half on the stars...Great for Liquid Sculpey: If you use Translucent Liquid Sculpey (TLS) to make liquids for things like glaze on doughnut charms or syrup for pancakes, etc. this stuff is awesome for thinning it out. Sometimes I make a batch of blood for my halloween charms and it gets too thick and doesn't run the way I want it to run. Adding a couple drops of the Clay Softener thins it out a bit and helps me get my mixture back to the consistency I need. But add only a few drops at a time, so you don't go too thin and end up with the opposite problem. (Of course, if you do, just add a bit of the TLS again to thicken it up a tad.)",2 "good stuff i start to use it on my polymer clay figures and i see it more clear and clean after using it on my works",2 "Xyron 850 laminate The laminating material for the older Xyron 850 is hard to find. This is one of the few places I've found to buy it. I am thankful I can still get it here. I've had this little machine about 10 years and it is discontinued for a ""better"" model. I have no reason to buy one yet!",4 "Xyron Two Sided Lamination refill perfect This refill was exactly the product specified. The lamination film works perfectly, adheres as advertised and creates a wonderful laminated end product.",4 "Laminate City These Xyron laminators are great and this was the first refill we purchased after a couple of years of laminating everthing in sight. Great product.",4 "Xyron 850 refill This product has served our production purpose for several years now. We find the best price, and Amazon has the best price.",4 "Good product. This is a wonderful product for a fantastic little cold laminator. It is easy to use and produces good results. It can be used on most any home lamination project.",4 "Good to Go When doing crafts with your kids, sending pictures to school they need, needing to keep water off of papers, and even keep sakes this works great. It is not real thick or thin. I think it is an all around good use product. I love it and will continue to use it.",4 "great product I love my little laminator and these sheets do a great job! I am disappointed the item was discontinued. It is wonderful to have a tabletop laminator for small jobs.",4 "Just what I needed! Amazon, is always the fastest and most convenient way to shop. Had the model number of product and found it quickly online. Was a little concerned that it would be hard to find, since I had purchased the machine awhile ago, but Amazon has everything!",4 "Xyron review The product was exactly what I was looking for and the service was as expected. I was very satisfied with both.",3 "Excellent Value I could not locate this cartridge anywhere. Thanks to Amazon.com I found it and at a GREAT value! Amazon.com is always there for me!!",4 "Xyron Refills Xyron is a fabulous product and so versatile. It is great for craft projects, scrapbooking, school projects etc. It does all of its function without heat and is instantaneous. The Xyron comes in various sizes so you can get just the one you need. I have at least 4 different ones and have had my large Xyron (for which I purchased this particular refill)close to 10 years... still love it! It is so easy to change cartridges to fit what ever need you have at the moment. You can laminate, apply Permanent or temporary Adhesive and also do various combinations. Just put the word ""Xyron"" in the search box to see all that is available. It is also great being able to get the various products and refill cartridges through Amazon.",4 "Xyron 850 2 sided laminate refill roll I orginally got the Xyron 850 at Michaels years ago to laminate information I include on my jewelry. Now they have a much smaller version and don't carry the refill. I found what I needed on Amazon through JoAnn's. Priced right but hate to pay shipping...next time I'll see if the store can order it directly. Great product, glad I can find it somewhere! Used for full 8 1/2"" x 11 sheets of paper for economy sized jobs.",4 "Great paper Buying this roll is a great value. It is BIG, very big. We use it for covering the tables at our community party every year where I work. Great use for it. My husband is a sculptor and he uses it to sketch on. For both uses it is great.",4 "Great for the garden I used this paper to cover the area between rows in my vegetable garden. I covered it with a thick layer of straw to keep it from blowing away in the wind. It keeps the hot Texas sun from baking the soil, it prevents weeds from growing, it holds moisture in the soil, it keeps the wind from blowing away loose soil, it prevents rain from splashing mud onto the plants, it makes it possible to walk in the garden after a rain without getting muddy boots, and it is biodegradable.",4 "Let me count the ways... I can't even begin to tell you how many things I've used this product for. In fact, I have been buying one every couple of years for some time. It just comes in handy for so much. The last use was when my dog had puppies. We put them in the basement and lined the floor with it - made it LOTS easier to clean up after the little buggers. And yeah, we went through most of the roll and had to re-order :)",4 "Pacon 5836 Kraft Paper Roll, 50-lb. Natural Kraft, 36" x 1,000 ft It is what I had ordered, and it came very quickly. I am satisfied, and I would definitely recommend it.",4 "Great Deal for a BIG Roll of Paper Awesome deal to have this paper delivered to your house (love Amazon Prime). We use this paper for wrapping paper, table clothes, craft paper and packing material. It is high quality thick paper. Just make sure you have room for the roll it's big!",4 "'Natural' isn't likely to be white I haven't seen this item, but I buy a lot of this type of paper. Just a small warning: 'natural' kraft isn't likely to be white. Note the photo.Pacon 5836 Kraft Paper Roll, 50-lb. White Kraft, 36"" x 1,000 ft. roll should probably be re-labeled 'Natural Kraft'.",2 "Olfa blades wish there were two in a package and last longer at cuttting olfa cutting blades thats all give 4 stars",3 "great blade I've been using my olfa cutter for years with the original blade and it still cuts like a razor. I cut leather, card board and mat board with out a hitch. great blade and great price compared to local retail outlets. I only bought this blade for a backup.",4 "Xyron Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge I was very happy to get this Xyron permanent adhesive refill. I bought an Xyron at a garage sale and found out that it has been retired. I could not find the refills in the stores, but did find them here at a good price. I am now a happy crafter.",4 "Great stuff!! Works great! I bought my Xyron about 12 years ago and finally put it to use making my wedding invitations and other paper decor needed for the wedding last year. (Im famous for buying stuff I think might need and not using it right away. But I do end up using it sooner or later.) I had to buy extra adhesive cartridge to complete all of invitations and thingsThis stuff made assembling and layering all the pieces a breeze. I've since used it for other assemblage projects. When using it make sure you make maximum use of it to keep costs down.Love it!!!! love it !!!!! love it!!!!Kathleen",4 "I am on my 4th 50 ft cartridge of Xyron Permanent Adhesive I use this adhesive in my Xyron Creative station for all of my big glueing projects. I love how quick and easy is is to use. Most recently I used it for assembling my Son's 100 wedding invitations. It is reliable and a very professional way to create a secure bond on your craft projects. I don't want to be without it. Amazon delivered a refill cartridge to me so quickly!!",4 "Xyron 850...An Oldie But a Goodie! Good to know that Amazon is still carrying refill cartridges for my Xyron 850 laminating machine! I've had it for years and it's still going strong. Yes, there are newer versions of this earth-friendly machine, but as long as it keeps going, and I can keep getting refills, I'll keep using it. I use it to laminate my work samples, make recipe cards spill-proof, make neat bookmarks, and a lot more. I've started making mini memory books with it, too. Thank you, Amazon...I couldn't do it without you!",4 "850 permanent adhesive I was worried it wouldn't be the same cartridge as the ones I had orginally purchased with my machine umpteen years ago. It was a little different style, but fit smoothly into my machine and it works like a charm! Thankful to have it!",4 "1 pound, NOT 11 as stated... I was shipped one pound, not 11 as stated below, PLUS, these sticks are 5/8"" and are too big for my 3M Gun ! Size is NOT stated in product description... I will have to send them back,..",0 "SMEARS!!!!! :( This past weekend, I finished a painting I had been working on for a week that included markers as well as acrylic paint. I took the project outside to spray, and the markers ran all over the painting. I am starting again tonight with the painting! Very sad. The markers were permanent, and it says on the can that this does not smear...liars!!! ;) Just thought I'd give a heads up!Other than that, it is a great product, :)",0 "Poor Quality product As an artist, I have been perfectly satisfied with this product for 40 years - since this year however, I now rely on it to spray clumps of goo on my surfaces. I thought one can could be defective but it has now occurred with several cans bought over time and I have to conclude they are saving money on quality control. Don't know if it's due to cheaper spray heads or inferior ingredients - but hair spray would work better than this stuff.",0 "Vincenzo's review I got a lot of products and it takes too much time to write one by one.I can only say I am very very satisfied about the all products i bought ( pre-shave lotion, swatch, black & Decker tools, accessories for my palm, and so on...everything is good and well functioning).I hope it's enough for you.My best regards,Vincenzo",4 "Best Sketching Pencil Made For anyone who likes to draw, the only pencil to use is Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencil. They are high quality pencils for a good price.They sharpen very well, and draw very smoothly. I have tried other pencils and have not been satisfied. These are the only pencils I use.",4 "You cant go wrong. teehee! Its art pencils and its Staedler so you cant go wrong! They are soft, not the softest pencils ever, but definitely the right amount. Ive been using these for about 6 years and I don't plan to ever change that. Get them if you want to make beautiful art!!! Plus they came real early and in perfect shape. It was obvious they were new. :) Thanks Amazon.",4 "Don't waste your money I purchased this sewing machine almost three years ago. I took it out of the box, sewed a one yard seam to make sure it worked and reboxed it to store until I had room to set it up. When I took it out of the box again and set it up to sew 35' of seam, the hand wheel disengaging plate cover (used when winding bobbins) came off because the plastic hinge pin holding it in place broke.I called Singer to ask about a replacement hinge pin and was told I would have to take it to a regional warranty center for repair at my own expense. When I called a warranty center, I was quoted a price of $59.99 to fix it. I also called local authorized repair centers, but was told they don't usually service these machines because they are a ""discount outlet"" item.This is my fourth Singer sewing machine in 40 years of sewing. All the rest have been outstanding products that I handed down to others when I got a new one, but this is the last Singer product I'll buy. When you consider the purchase price of a sewing machine you shouldn't have to factor in another $60 to fix a 30 cent plastic pin.",0 "Excellent tool for sewers and quilters I've been using this chalk liner for about eight years now, and have only had to refill the chalk once. It is easy to use and creates a thin, even line of chalk. I have just ordered a blue one for light-colored fabrics, to go along with the white one that I've loved for dark-colored fabrics for years!",4 "Not loving this I love clover products so gave this a try. It opens like a lipstick container. At the top of the ""lipstick"" tube is a slit. You rub the top on the fabric and loose chalk comes out of the slit and marks the fabric. Seems I need to run the tube several times over the fabric to make a clear mark. Will just buy a chalk cube to replace this one.",2 "Love this product! My mother had one of these when I was a child, and I used to love playing with it :) But seeing that the new marking tools are pencils, I just like this better; it rolls smoothly, where as I'd have to bear down with a pencil. Love it, and great price!!",4 "A must have This little gem is a must have in any quilters sewing kit. It easily marks fabric and last until it is brushed off. I have tried so many ways to try to mark my quilt tops and this chalk marker works the best for me. It doesn't stain the fabric at all, brushes off if you need to remove the mark and last a long time if you choose to leave it. It comes in different colors and is refillable. I use a yellow one for the dark color fabrics and blue for light color fabric.",3 "BLue chalk Chaco is a reliable name in sewing. It is OK. Wish it flowed just al ittle more freely, but it does an adequate job.",3 "I love this thing! I have been using this to mark for my quilting since I got it and it is the best thing I have found for marking!",4 "blue stained my quilt fabric Easy to use, but the blue stained my quilt fabric. Also bought a white one and the wheel no longer turns.",0 "This is too groovy! This organizer rocks if you need to put crop boxes in this. The interior dividers can be moved or removed because they are held in by velcro. The interior is b&w polka dots! The lid has a storage area and the side compartments are great for tools. My only gripe is that you actually have to buckle and unbuckle it when opening and closing. I compared this to other brands and prices and color choices and this brand was among the largest with more color options. I will be using this baby for a long time.",4 "Great. love it Fast shipping. love this preoduct. We used it on our christmas card and family and friends thought that was a such special and personal touch.",4 "Shallow engraving, difficult to work Bought because of the cheap price, but I got what I paid for. The stamp head is small, and the letter engraving is very shallow, meaning the 'B' that gets stamped into the wax is very thin and difficult to see. Sealing wax also sticks to the thin circular ridge around the edge of the stamp, leaving jagged edges. Not as classy of a look as I wanted.",1 "Love it. Gave this to my wife for Christmas this year. I gave it to her early so she could use it for cards. Her last name changed so I bought her a new one. She loves it.",4 "Great Scissors! I am an elementary school teacher who doesn't use scissors a lot. After reading so many ratings for scissors, I was really hesitant about buying the cheaper brand. However, for everyday paper cutting, these are just fine. The so-called "paper caddy" they come in is totally nonfunctional, so I just put them in a plastic container. Great purchase!",4 "They're Scissors They are just kid scissors - no frills. The holder works great for my family, but probably wouldn't sustain a classroom. Worth the price.",3 "Sunday School Superintendent All items were great, except for the Epson printer & Ink cartridges. I had to return these 3 items as someone donated a printerto our Sunday School right after I purchased this one. I have received credit on the printer but not the ink cartridges....It would be nice if you would take care of this....Everything else is great....Goood way to shop. Easy and right to my back door. Thanks.....",4 "Machine not as advertised I bought this machine from a 3rd party (rugbykingpin) through the Amazon Website. This machine DID NOT perform as listed and never did sew right on anything more than light fabric. I tried to return it but, this merchant WOULD not allow a return for ANYTHING but what they considered defective. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS MERCHANT if you are NOT entirely sure about the product you are buying. I attempted to leave poor feedback and removed it, because I had mispelled a word and found out that I cound NOT leave feedback again or change anything!!! Kind of scammy I think.",1 "380 Denim Sewing Machine Sews great but had problems with bobbin winder not working properly. Needed to lubricate winder to get it to work.",2 "A true workhorse My wife uses this primarily for Quilting; mainly for sewing all of those Quilt squares together; she has used many, knows good from bad, she loves it.",4 "Great Basic Machine I have owned this sewing machine for 3 years now. I have sewn clothing, drapes, and heavy denim and fleece. I have NEVER had any problems with it. It hasn't jammed, clogged or needed fixing in any way. I have sewn up to four layers of heavy fleece together at the same time. I don't understand the other comments made on this machine as I have never had any problems. The buttonholer worked great, the interchangeable feet are a breeze. This is a perfect machine for any person needing just a normal basic sewing machine. If it jams or the bobbin tension isn't right then your tension needs to be adjusted. It comes with a good manual to help you with general problems. Did I mention that the internal workings are all metal? It is!! That is hard to find anymore in a sewing machine.",4 "A denim don't Horrible! Claims to sew through denim, but didn't come anywhere close. This machine fell apart in 2 days. If you have mulitple layers or thick fabric to sew, don't rely on this one!",0 "Badger 250 Air Brush - Does What it is Supposed To Two other reviews I read at Amazon indicated this is not a good choice for Tattoos or for spraying thinner.It is not right to give the product a 1-Star rating when the wrong airbrush was selected for the task to be completed.This product is NOT meant for detail spraying (like Tattoos, T-Shirts, etc.) If that is what you want, buy a more expensive dual-action air brush. The review about spraying thinners said more pressure was required for spraying thinners and that perhaps opening the vent hole would help. If the vent hole is blocked in any way (gaskets, old paint, debris) this type of airbrush will not spray properly. This airbrush works by a venturi effect created by blowing air across the opening of the nozzle tip. The vacuum created draws the paint out of the jar for spraying. If the vent is blocked... no paint can be drawn out of the jar. Depending on the viscosity of the material I typically use air pressure ranging from 30 PSI to 50 PSI.The Badger 250 has been around for decades. It is a simple, inexpensive single-action air brush. I have used it to spray solvents, lacquers, varnish, and acrylic urethane paint. It does not deliver a fine spray and it is not designed to. However, if you want fairly broad coverage of a few square inches at a time, this air brush works great. I have used this airbrush on small wood projects, automotive touch-up, and painting small metal parts. Again, it is NOT a detail painter but it is great for broader coverage.The model 250 is easy to clean. Simply unscrew the jar, wipe it dry, fill with some solvent/thinner and spray through the pickup tube like it was paint. Remove the pickup tube and wipe its threads with solvent to clean them and you are pretty much done. Like all airbrushes, you must keep them clean for them to work properly.While this airbrush is offered with things like adapters for spraying from cans of compressed air, that makes using the airbrush very expensive. Also available are adapters to connect the airbrush hose to air compressors. Those work great if you happen to own an air compressor. Another option is the adapter to connect the hose to ""spare tires"". Simply take your car to a place to fill up the spare tire and use the adapter to connect your air brush. There are still some places where filling tires is free so this is a very economical alternative to cans of compressed air.Again, don't expect the Badger 250 to be a precision artist instrument. However, for broad paint coverage it works great and is easy to clean.Doug L.",4 "Badger Air Brush I gave this as a Christmas gift and the person who received it said they have been using Badger Products for a long time. Good quality.",4 "Nothing fancy, but does what it needs to do. This is my first airbrush- I don't need it for anything too incredibly fancy. Just some simple painting for crafts and some costumes. I admit the first time I was having MAJOR trouble with the thing, but it was because I forgot to run airbrush cleaner through before I started painting. Now I always run a small amount of cleaner through before hand, and of course always after. I use a mini compressor (one of the ones that looks like an elephant), and I use mainly Createx airbrush paints. It suits my needs!",3 "250 Spray Gun Basic Set This was perfect for my needs. I didn't purchase it as a toy, but rather as a paint sprayer for a project I was doing. It worked perfectly. Don't forget to purchase the can of pressured air to make the gun spray.",4 "Ok I bought one just like this before from micheals for some reason that one works better . Good buy tho",2 "Not good for airbrush tattoos I purchased this airbrush for airbrush tattoos and I strongly suggest to not use it for tattoos. It would splatter paint everywhere and I ended up using up alot of my ink.",0 "Major Disappointment I had trouble getting the air brush to even spray thinner let along paint without using a lot higher air pressure than is recommended. I suspect that enlarging the air vent hole in the gun would help.I gave up and used a small HVLP spray gun instead. I will try again after enlarging the air vent hole - hopefully with more success, as I need to do some precision painting.",0 "the best varigated thread I found Sulky Blendables to be strong, smooth, almost lint free and the colors are wonderful. The box is strong, translucent, handy and very portable.",4 "Dritz 9020 Curved Upholstery Needles There's not a whole lot to say... these needles are 4 different sizes, strong and pointy on one end! I've used them to make minor repairs to the seams of a cloth-top convertible. It required some effort and needle-nosed pliers to penetrate the material, but these curved needles helped get the job done.",4 "Bends like a toy These needles are very poorly built. Whatever metal they used is very soft. My three year old could have bent these needles in half!",0 "bent and broken My needles must have come from a different batch than the ones of the previous reviewer. Even on fairly light backpack material (a lightweight nylon backpack) the needles bent -- the eye of one even broke pulling the thread through! A standard sewing needle managed the job that these could not. I have sent them back for a refund.",0 "Broke quickly Picked these up at the local chain fabric store after the cheaper curved needles I had broke. I really could only used the smallest needle for stitching the back to the chair I was recovering. I broke after sewing about a foot of fabric. I wasn't even using thick upholstery fabric. Super frustrating. Now I need another set of needles. I'm going to look for stronger ones and hope that one day I can finish this chair without buying new needles every foot.",1 "Worked like a charm I used the needles to sew my couch. The needles were very strong and did not bend even though the fabric was very thick. I recommend these.",4 "Just as advertised I make teddy bears and these needled are perfect for closing finished seams. Multiple sizes for different sized bears. Thanks!",4 "work great I picked these up or some snowmobile seat repairs and they work great. The vinyl I pushed them through was pretty heavy and they were plenty strong. Nice to have them around the house for odd fabric repairs!",4 "BROKE IN HALF ON FIRST STITCH! FIRST NEEDLE BROKE IN HALF ON THE FIRST STITCH! THE REST WERE TOO BIG FOR WHAT I WAS SEWING...A TOTAL BUST!",0 "Heavy duty stitching Needed curved needles to sew loops on a silk Persian rug for wall hanging. What I saw, is what I got. It'll do the job. Fast delivery.",4 "Quality Product Dritz has always been a sign of quality sewing supplies for me for years. Not disappointed at all with this needle set!",4 "getting needled when working with straps and webbing, it is handy to have needles that can make the job easier, especially when repairing or making cushions for hunting",4 "it's ok it's not for a professional...bends easily !!!!! would not recommend it for anyone sewing anything heavier than a flimsy fabric.",2 "cant do with out it this is the best pen i have ever written with and with other "" version "" so to speak you cannot top the quality and price. but the thing i found out was 2 of the stores that once carried them and the lubrglide refill no longer do. fry's food here in phoenix , az., and walmart no longer have them. if this pen would go obsolete i would have to know why. check out quick delivery office supply. lots of everyday items at great prices. try it ,because i think you like it.. thanks , don barajas",4 "Great Yarn I use Red Heart yarn all the time. I make caps for children and ponchos for adults and children and baby blankets for friends having new babys and I made a king blanket for my husband for Christmas.",4 "wonderful! This was a great quality gift. I also purchased the wax sealing sticks to go with it. Made a great gift!",4 "Wonderful The wax seal is a wonderful complement to any formal letter writing. The seal adds a delightful touch of classical elegance to my correspondence.",4 "Melt like butter, stick like glue Once they melt, and the wax drips on an envelope, they take the image you press down very easily. After, they solidify for a perfect seal.",4 "Awesomex2 Not only did this arrive fast and well-packed, it is an amazing little doohingy that cuts beautiful corners! I use it on everything!",4 "Pretty good I thought it was a great product I just wish you could get have gotten more pins for the money.",2 "Good These pins are nice, very easy to grab, I do wish they were longer, but that was my mistake, overall a nice item",3 "Sturdy. Cheaper than at a store, and it was an add on for shipping. Out of the whole package 2 didn't have sharp ends. They are sturdy, and I like glass heads.",3 "Excellent product I gave these pins a 5 star rating because the pins are easy to pick up and handle. I would highly recommend the pins to any sewist.",4 "Pins for Quilting I much prefer these small pins for my quilting now than the long ones I have been using for years. They are good quality and easy to keep up with.",4 "straight pins I received the order as expected. The pins are a handy size and their tips are sharp enough to go through 3-4 layers of flannel. I like the pins having different colors, so I can avoid adding same color pins, e.g., avoid white-headed pins on a white cloth. That way, the pins of more visible colors are easier to spot and remove.The product packaging says glass head pins are safe to iron over. While I did not actively iron over them, I did re-iron the cloth after inserting the pins, and the hot iron did touch the glass heads. I did not see any visible damage to the pins or my iron.",4 "they sure are pins... i received what i had ordered, to date none of the heads have come off... so if they are heavily used you know they will last a bit...",4 "work like they should No problems with the heads staying attached. I like the glass heads because they don't melt if you hit one with the iron. The large head is visible on the carpet if you should drop one. and easier to use with hands that aren't quite as agile as they were when you were younger. I highly recommend spending the extra $ for the glass heads over the plastic",4 "Overpriced, but they are as described. I needed pins for some projects. I ordered these without checking a store first. I passed through the sewing isle at Walmart today and found a pack with 3x as many and a handy plastic container for them for half what I paid for these pins on Amazon. If the price isn't an issue these pens are exactly as described. Longer than the ones I got at the store which I like. Plenty of color variety. They'll work for their purpose.",3 "Would buy again... What I was looking for and at a good price. They seem to work well so far and my machine doesn't mind sewing right over them, which is nice. Haven't ironed with them in yet.",3 "Awesome pins...so much better than plastic head pins. These are nice...most pins I had found in stores for the last several years seemed cheaply made and I was starting to wonder if the nice pins I remembered my mom and grandma using even existed anymore. These are just what I was hoping for! They are great.",4 "solid pins, glass heads are useful these are good pins, i found nothing wrong with them. they're pins... there's nothing fancy to them except that the glass heads are nice so you can iron over them.",4 "Pins. What can i say they're pins. They function at a good price. The packaging is appropriate to the amount of pins and they arrived promptly.",4 "They are pins They work just as they are meant to. I use them for sewing. It is nice they are an "add-on" item.",4 "Love glass head pins These pins are so much easier to handle with the glass heads. They are small enough that if she sews over the pin, oops, it will probably not break the needle as easily.",4 "nice i bought this patch to put it on a hat. but it was a little to big for it. nice patch thou",4 "fabulous accent I use Moonlight Mohair as a warp accent in my signature shawls. It always draws rave comments.",4 "fabulous accent I use Moonlight Mohair as a warp accent in my signature shawls. It always draws rave comments.",4 "fabulous accent I use Moonlight Mohair as a warp accent in my signature shawls. It always draws rave comments.",4 "Love it Love the yarn. Have already knitted a scarf with it. Wish the shipping was a litter cheaper though.",3 "Just what I needed, fast ship and great price! A+ Very please with my purchase. Got just what I needed, fast and for a great price.Would definetly purchase from this seller again.-Valerie from Virginia",4 "Stunning This yarn is absolutely gorgeous. It doesn't look like much in the ball, but once it's worked up, it is breathtaking. I gave some to my friend to try and she agrees. The colors are rich and blend together so beautifully. The mixture of fibers makes it look so sophisticated and there are some metallic threads mixed in to give it a little shimmer. I made a scarf for my friend and she thought I mixed the fibers myself.The only problem with the yarn is that the metallic fibers make the fabric scratchy to wear next to the skin. Don't make anything intended to make prolonged contact there.I use about three balls per crocheted scarf. Of course, that can vary. Be careful to buy all the skeins at once. One time, I bought more and the batch was so different, I thought I bought the wrong color. That's not a problem with some of the other yarns, but it's apparently a problem for this one.If you can find this on sale, I recommend you buy it!PROS:+ attractive+ machine washableCONS:- must buy all yarn from one lot- metallic fibers are scratchy",4 "disappointment in the size of the skeins I Love the yarn the only disappointing thing on the site is that there is no indication of the sizes of the skeins of yarn you are ordering. After receiving the yarn I had to go back on the internet and order more and pay more shipping cost. If the seller had just told me the size of the skeins I was ordering i could have saved some money on shipping cost. i think the web site should make sellers disclose the size of the skeins of yarn when they offer them for sale.",2 "fabulous accent I use Moonlight Mohair as a warp accent in my signature shawls. It always draws rave comments.",4 "Great stuff. This is great yarn. It looks very expensive when knit up. It is also very easy to control versus regular mohair.",4 "Moonlight mohair yarn, glacier bay I have not started my scarf yet, but the yarn is alot thinner than pictured. I'm sure the scarf will not be very heavy. The color is pretty. I planned to make scarves for the family to wear with their coats, but they will probably be more for wearing inside with a sweater or blouse.",2 "fabulous accent I use Moonlight Mohair as a warp accent in my signature shawls. It always draws rave comments.",4 "Very pretty...the sequiny look is nice! This yarn surprises you when you get it. Not too different than the Amazing Yarn by Lion Brand. But, the sequiny or metallic(y) parts of the yarn really give it a nice touch. I love it and plan to make something in the near futrue.",4 "This yarn is even better than it looked! Both colors are bright and clear. I am using this, believe it or not, in jewelry with semiprecious stones and the lovely yarn is a PERFECT contrast to the stones. It is MUCH better than I'd hoped it would be!",4 "So soft. Lovely colors. I bought this for a friend. She received it on time. She loves it. She loves the soft feel and she loves the colors.",3 "Absolutely gorgeous! This is one of the most beautiful yarns in my collection. It's soft, comfortable, and you can't go wrong purchasing this item.",4 "Neat! I got these just to have them, and I love them. They aren't the highest quality; but get the job done at a great price.",4 "Cheaply Made, but Works The Good:* the price (you get three cutting handles, several blades, and a magnetic holder for five bucks)Keep in mind that not all the blades pictured fit the larger cutter. It will not grip the narrow base, so those blades are for the smaller handles.* the magnetic strip works and makes it easy to put away/take out new blades* the blades are sharp, but haven't tested how long they hold an edge.Otherwise, this has the feel of a cheap product:* the tabs on the case hinge crumbled as it was taken out of the packaging(maybe these have been sitting in the sun a long time)* the case won't stay shut (the latch was improperly manufactured)* the largest cutting handle is a bit shorter/lighter than higher-quality models (this could be considered a benefit for those with small hands)",2 "good stuff for the price Product arrived exactly as described on the website. Plastic case is cheap, but as long as you close it properly it will last for a while, the only weak spot is the latch really. As far as tools themselves, they exeded my expectations. Blades are sharp and come in many different shapes. I am using those for building paper models. Those things cut through thick chipboard no problem, they made my life much easier and work is done faster and more precise than with scissors or utility knife for example. I am very happy and for that price you cant go wrong. 5 stars.",4 "Cheap, but I should have known This set of craft knives came in a useless plastic case, and they don't seem to hold the blades very well. If you are looking for any measure of quality, don't buy these.",1 "For one time use? Maybe... Junk - Package was stapled shut when I recieved it. Blue case hinge was broken and the latch looked like it had been chewed on by a small dog. Wouldnt close at all leaving blades exposed. Blades are not secure in the handles, they shift if any pressure is applied. If you plan to use these on the regular; save yourself the headache and spend $20.00 on the brand name set.",2 "They sent me a USED ITEM Don't order this set from ""Hobby Tool Supply"" because they will sell you a used set and broken box. I don;t want to return because I will have to pay for shipment. I don;t expect the knives are perfect, but at least they could have sent me a new one.",1 "Pretty Good For The Price These worked out well for me.. the price was amazing but I did manage to break one blade already.. I was doing some work with it and wasnt careful. It broke because I pushed to hard and the base I was using was hard and busted the blade into 2 pieces. Otherwise.. with careful usage.. these can last quite a while.. and for the price well worth purchasing again once the blades get dull.",3 "Nice little set at a bargain price! Lots of blades to choose from, perfect for crafting. Very nicely priced too! Similar set at Michael's in a wooden box for four times more!",4 "Exacto knife the blade is very weak, easy to break, sometimes you can find the same product from your local 99 cents store.",0 "Cr@p in a case..Only good thing was price The price was nice but other than that,WHAT A PIECE OF GARBAGE!Where to begin...-A few of the blades had surface rust on them.Whatever, I'll clean them up before really using them.-The case is horrible! The thing does not stay closed at all! That little flap you see in the picture? Absolute waste of plastic! Seriously, there is no where for it to snap or slide into. I have to tape it down so the thing stays shut. When I get a few extra minutes, I'll make a new case for them (If they even last long enough) and use re-use that magnetic strip thingy holding the used blades.(That is a nice feature to have.)-The blades are pretty thin and flimsy. I would not recommend using these on anything with substance. I haven't used them on anything thicker than single walled cardboard so far, and even then I'm a bit worried about the blade snapping.-The blades do not sit very firmly in the handles. I HATE THAT! I have to constantly tighten the blade down while I'm using it.I gave it 2 stars because it is dirt cheap, which is nice for the time being.It has 13 blades. I'll have a little extra time going through these as they break, (which I KNOW they will before I even dull them at all) before I buy a better knife.The megnetic strip holding the not in use blades.I now know I should of just paid a few bucks more and got an X-acto knife. That is the plan in the very near future.The old adage proves true once again. ""You get what you pay for!""",1 "Certainly plenty of blades... This is a good kit, and has more blades than one might ever need. However, upon opening the package the entire case fell apart. As one reviewer stated, super glue is a good thing.",2 "Decent Knives, but don't expect too much I will post 2 different scenarios that I was in with these knives. I bought them from a hobby store a few years ago. I used them for wood carving----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scenario #1: I needed to properly shape a block of BALSA WOOD (One of the lightest and softest pieces of wood available) with my knifes into a small ship. Because there were no knives included that had ""teeth"" on them, I needed a small saw to cut through large chunks. That gave it a smoother feel. I used the exacto knives for detail. They aren't to good for cutting against the grain of the wood because none of the attachments have teeth (as I said earlier). The largest knife (the red one) was the easiest to hold. The smallest and medium sized ones were good for putting on detail.Cons:As I worked on the ship for multiple days, the knives became dirty. I found rust on them as well. As you can expect, washing it only made it worse.I must stress that these knives and other such knives are only for detail, not for main, basic tasks like cutting through a lot of wood.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scenario #2: I was carving a ship from BASE WOOD (A harder, heavier wood, almost like pine wood except not known for its spots/marks). I broke many knifes during this. You absolutely need a saw for cuts through the wood as short as 1 cm. Detail carving is tough on such thick wood. I injured myself a few times and was more worried about getting an infection from the rust than the actual wound.Cons:These knives can't handle such thick wood. Even balsa wood might be too thick for them. They are only for detail or cutting through paper--which is very easy to accurately cut through with these knifes.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The knives are sharp; I never found need to sharpen them. They may snap if you put too much pressure on them (like if you use them on base wood).I would definitely recommend them for the price that they are listed for on amazon.com",2 "Blades are sharp but other than that, kind of a rip off This one is just perplexing to me. I got the knife set today and, well, it is in pretty bad condition. The box is totally non-functional -- busted. Some of the blades are dirty and rusty. It is just weird. If I didn't know better, I'd say these are definitely used and/or repackaged.See the picture I uploaded.But, the blades edges themselves seem sharp enough. And for less than $5.00, I suppose it'll due.",1 "An update I am very pleased with this set it comes with exactely the same things you wood get in the exacto kit minus the wooden case . Honestly I cant really tell much of a diffrence between this set and my exacto set except I saved 20 bucks.Now you will have to order more blades since the kit only comes with one blade in each size , but you would have had to do that regardless and the handles do accomodate exacto blades so its really a win /win.*****UPDATE********OK I gotta admit I was a bit blind when I got the set , I was so pleased by how it looked and the price that I missed the old adage you get what you pay for . The blades that come with the set are extremely thin I didnt realize just how thin till i started to use them . I am only cutting through regular foam board and corrugated cardboard to make dioramas and these blades bend with the pressure you need to apply to get through the paper leaving a diagonal cut instead of the straight cut you should get . So if your just cutting paper or neeeded some extra handles ok this is it but if your doing any kind of hobby that requires precise straight cuts these are not for you .I dont blame the seller they gave me exactley what I paid for .",1 "Works...Quality, eh Gunna lay it out simple.ITS NOT X-ACTO ITS CHEAP QUALITY!The metal was all stained and the box is stupid.Overall the knifes were sharp and did do the cutting.I have found no problems besides the quality and for the price its almost worth it.I give this a 3 stars only for the cheap quality of the set....**WANT GOOD QUALITY? DONT BUY THIS**JUST WANT TO CUT? THEN GO AHEAD THIS IS IT",2 "Good Buy. Quality, versatile, probably more blades than you'll ever need! This handy little kit is a great addition to any hobbyist's tool set. Looks exactly as pictured, and has plenty of blades for any application I've managed to dream up. The best part of this kit (in my opinion) is that I still haven't snapped a single blade. I went through about 7 x-acto blades in one day a few months back, but I've yet to break a single one of the blades from this kit. I'd give it 5 stars, but I'm holding one back because it's not sold by Amazon. To rectify the extra shipping costs, just order more from Parts Express :). They have some pretty great merchandise, and good prices.Good Buy, great little case, good blades!",3 "It may not be perfect, but it works. What do you want for the price? This product is just what I was looking for. If you want perfect pay the bigger bucks. For the money this is a great deal even if the case doesn't shut.",2 "Great price The case is super cheap and actually broke the first time I tried to open it, but the overall quaLity is ok.",2 "safety issue, DO NOT BUY horrible and cheap, the latch doesn't close on THIS BOX OF SHARPENED SEMI LOOSE BLADES. DANGEROUS AND STUPIDI will update this review if the seller contacts me back or offers a solution, if there is no update assume they didn't offer a solution.",0 "great, especially for the price I love this little kit. I couldn't even find an exacto knife for this cheap by itselft and this came in a whole set with tons of different sizes! The box is not amazing, it doesn't latch closed really well but I didnt' buy it for the box so that is more than fine with me. The blades are not indestructable but are well made. My husband pushed on one way too hard and it broke but luckily there are several replacements and most of us will probably never push that hard for what we're using them for. Recommended!",4 "perfect set at a perfect price Compared to the 1 star reviews I am guessing I must have struck gold when it came to ordering my knife set. I first have to credit my seller for a super fast delievery and first class packaging + free shipping~ I will def' be buying from them again. As for the knife set I wasn't expecting anything too wonderful, but I couldn't pass up a 16 pc. Kit for only five bucks, even if the quality was crap I was sure I could use something from the kit for something. My main purpose for it was sharpening my to-good-for-regular-sharpeners-pencils. And cutting edges of my art for mounting. The knives do both of those jobs perfectly! They don't bend and are slaughterifically sharp! ;D they work just as good as the x-acto knife.Granted the plastic box they came in is a bit on the crapish side, lucky~lucky me mine is still holding up. I would suggest when closing the box not to force it shut but work it around until it slide into place before snapping the flappy thing to lock it shut",4 "Ok, but lacks some important things. These are awesome of the price. Let's face it my local hobby shop sells one identical knife that is included in this set for the price of the entire set! But when in use they have showed signs of problems. I have noticed the screw blade secure feature found on all x acto knifes is weak and can slip if your pressing a bit to hard, making the blade slide around and then mess up the cut. Another thing is the blades I don't use, they sit in a little drawer with all of my x acto stuff a d they have started to rust! It's not a lot of rust but it's there. The drawer is in a dry place and the blades if ever gotten wet were dried properly. A little dremal work got rid of the rust but I mean c'mon, it wasn't even 3 months. Very sharp thought, easily cuts through plastic molds used to hold model kit parts in place and similar stuff, trying anything bigger than that is risking injury or broken pieces(I'm referring to model plane parts or more minute detailing) I would say that I'm happy because I use them with my models and they do the job just fine, the blade variety helps aswell. If your going to use them with bigger projects or lots of hard use I would invest in more quality.",2 "Gets the job done The tools and tips in this kit are great. handles are same quality as any that you'd find anywhere, the different tips ( I never even knew they had) come in handy. Having said that, the case is a "" good idea"" with the magnet lid and shapped locations for everything, but nothing really stays where its supposed to and the latch does not latch. So not something you want to leave lying around if you have little ones afoot.",3 "Cheap decent kife set There is a reason why it is so cheap. If you are looking for nothing fancy and not going to use it that often it is PERFECT for you. I used it to cut out a few decals I had and it got the job done as I wanted. The case hinge was broke on arrival but a rubber band will fix that, not a big deal to me when I only spent like $4 on it.",3 "Reasonable Nothing special, but gets the job done. I could see where a better set may be nicer, but the chucks hold the blades firm. Provide a non-slip grip, and come with a good variety of blades. It'll get the job done and without the associated cost of the x-acto brand.",2 "Decent for the price Like everyone has said, it's a cheap kit. I got another kit with better handles, but this has good back up blades. The handles are cheap and I wouldn't use them, but the blades appear to be held in place well. They're not very comfortable to hold after a while, but will get the job done. Blades are nice and sharp which I have tested a little. My case closes and stays shut, which is a plus. Magnetic strip on the inside holds the spare blades to the top very well. It's a great value if you only plan to use them every now and then.",3 "Great Product I got this because of the price. It's around 10% of what you'd pay for a name brand alternative.I got it and was initially a little skeptical of the quality of the tools. The blade seems a bit flimsy. I had to tighten all of the blades before doing any cutting.I've been using them for around a month now, and they have done their jobs perfectly! Not a single hitch. I use them to cut various materials, but mostly thin plastic and posterboard. The blades are as sharp today as they were when I got them.And the price...they're half the price of the cheap alternative at any brick-and-mortar store, so definitely a great value.",4 "16pc Hobby set I used this in my Art Class, it worked perfect. The price was great. I recommend this product. It's a great buy from Amazon.com.",4 "You get what you paid for, cheap made This set of knife hobby blades is cheap made they bend as you try and make a cut and they fall out of the box that does not even close. Pay a little more and get a name band hobby blade I wish I would have listened to the reviews.",0 "Useful, designed with a real purpose in mind Comes with a variety of useful bits, all very sharp and easy to work with. They fit into the handles easily and were able to handle simple cuts with ease.Case was a little disappointing. Seems that was where the lack of care and thought into creating a quality product. The plastic is heavy enough, but the clip is very hard to close and you feel as if you may break the box shutting it. The magnet inside for the bits is a real nice touch, and each blade has a template to fit in to keep from moving around. This is adequate but not the best use since some of the templates do not exactly contour to each bit. Overall, nice buy, and already paid for itself.",3 "always a great gift any one interested in different crafts can use this tool ,it pretty much has every thing a starter could want",3 "A bargain Lots of blades, three holders,fairly sturdy case. I feel like the case latch might break after a lot of repeated opening, but that's the only flaw. Would definitely recommend for hobby/craft use .",4 "Perfect! it does the job it's supposed to. all of the pieces are interchangeable and it is in a compact case that can be stored easily.",3 "they came already rusting the case was broken and the knives were sharp but there easily tarnished; it those look like the picture but a bit disappointed with the presentation",2 "excellent I use these daily.I work with PMC clay and these knives come in very handy.They stay sharp and have replaced some of the other tools in my shop that I thought I could not do without.Very great deal for the price!",4 "Satisfactory It is a good set of knives for the price but if you plan on doing any thing that is small, detailed, or needs to be exact I recommend getting nicer blades or splurging for the better set altogether.",2 "Just what I wanted It comes in handy for art projects. I bought it to scrape watercolor paintings for accent. It also comes in handy for framing and have used it for several unrelated tasks around the kitchen.",4 "It is a decent value I find the SE line of products to be for the most part a good buy for things coming from the east. This was part of a few items I put in a tool box XMAS gift, I was told if you give a tool box somethings should be in it. The reason behind this is to encourage the person to buy more tools so they won't have to ask others to borrow.Over the year it has worked more often than not.This has not been actually proven, but I think it has worked.",3 "Craft knife set These knives came very quickly - they work well, but I'd like them to be a bit stronger. They were a good price point.",4 "Good set for inexpensive price I loved this product, it fit my expectations and works well for what I needed it for. The knives dull really fast if used on hard woods but works well on most softer woods, except on cheap grade frozen treat sticks, they have a bad grain. They also have to be tightened a specific way or the blade wiggles and falls out, which is inconvenient to put it nicely. Other than those two problems they work, and work well for small crafts. For industrial uses I would say no, get heavy duty knives.",4 "poor quality box, blades I knew this would be low quality given its cost, but the box hinges were broken, the plastic is brittle, and the blades lack any strength and become burr-inflicted when shaving plastic.",1 "GREAT Forget spending $20 on an IDENTICAL box of X-acto knives. These are fantastic, great quality, perfect for crafts. And the price (compared to X-actos) is an absolute steal!",4 "Terrible knives. Rusted when received. Break easily. I do NOT recommend buying these knives unless you want to buy some throw-away knives for one-time use.When I received them, they were already rusted. Yes, seriously. With only slight pressure, almost all of the blades will break immediately. The handles also don't tighten enough to actually hold the blades, and so you constantly have to re-tighten them. At risk of getting sliced with a rusty blade, I recommend you look elsewhere.The only good thing about these knives is the price. But, you really get what you pay for.",1 "Good knives, dirty when received The 16piece hobby knife kit is just fine, plenty of replacement blades and differently angled blades. Pretty sturdy as well. As other reviews have stated, the blades and packaging were dirty when received, which is odd. BUT, you can't beat the price and the product works well.",3 "You get what you pay for Got this set for a plastic model ship I'm building. I really needed the flat ended blade in this set and the others seemed like a bonus. When I got it, it had rust on a couple of the blades. Rust doesn't usually seem to be a big deal and it didn't cover the whole blade so I shrugged it off. I got the flat end out and went to work on the ship. They bend really easily so going at a 45 degree angle trying to shave off some plastic proved to be difficult. The end of the flat edged blade also had some dings in it. I don't know if this set had been used before or just came like that but either way it wasn't very impressive. I've managed to finish what I needed the flat edge blade for but it took a lot longer than it should have. I have an X-Acto knife and the blade is at least twice as thick as these. It works much better than these ones do but cost about the same as this whole set did.The only plus to getting this is the case and the magnet in the case that holds the blades. The blades are thin and flimsy, the case needs a bit of a tweak to close it, the handles don't seem to hold the blades firmly, and there was rust on some of them. I didn't expect much for $5 and I didn't get much (quality) for $5. Still, it did do the job I needed it to but I don't know if I'll be using it anymore.",2 "basically, what everyone says is true. just got my product in the mail yesterday (free 2-day shipping with amazon prime trial? can't beat it). basically, what everyone says about the case is true. MY case was broken before i even got to open the package. the top piece was clearly separated from the bottom IN THE PACKAGE, but oh well. i didn't buy the product for the case so c'est la vie. it's being held together with a rubber band so i really don't care about it not being attached. it holds it just the same.i'm giving this product a 3 based on 3 factors:1) i haven't even used the knives yet (but i AM quite excited for it).2) there was a small amount of rust on one of the blades. but i mean, you get what you pay for.3) the case broke before i even touched it.overall, not a bad product.",2 "Hobby Knife Just what I have been looking for, the different knifes. Instead of buying one at a time, all in one place, easy to change the different points. And it stays all in one place.",4 "Exactly what it looks like This is a nice, affordable exacto knife set. It is perfect for arts and crafts. The case could have been designed a little bit better (mine doesn't like to stay closed), but I wasn't expecting much in that regard for the price I paid.",4 "Worth what I paid for it The Good:Item is as described and for the price the blades are ok. There are plenty of replacement blades in the box.The Bad:The handles feel cheap and are very light, they don't have a good ""feel"" in the hand. The blades are not very strong and bend when cutting plastic sprue.Overall:You get what you pay for and these are worth every penny, but not a penny more.",2 "Great What a bargain! The package arrived faster than expected and everything was as it should. Very happy with how cheap it was!!!",4 "Good for the money The case isn't great, (the blades don't fit exactly) but it's good for the money!!",2 "Fine. One of the handles doesn't hold any blades securely (they fall out).The magnet that holds the LOOSE blades doesn't stick.Blades fall out upon opening the container.If you've got super glue laying around, use it. Save yourself the accidental injuries.",4 "Great product for the price The item arrived very quickly. Although this kit is a low cost item, it's MUCH better than some of the other sets I've purchased. What I LOVE about this kit is the handle tips are METAL, not plastic. These tips hold the blades firmly in place, there is NO tilting/movement of the blade. Also, the quality of these blades seem to be slightly better than the kits with the (useless) plastic tips. They don't rust as quickly and they're stronger. This is a great buy for the price. you may want to buy a few kits because it's cheaper than buying the replacement blades. Overall, I'm very please with my purchase.",4 "good set of blades I've used exacto knifes for a long time, and this is the best set I've had. It's cool to have so many different kinds of blades to choose from.",4 "Unable to hold blade I was not very happy with this set. The blades would not stay screwed into the one of the handles and kept falling out; the screw part of the blade wouldn't tighten all the way, so it was unreliable.",0 "Great This is a great product but the box dosent even click open but I love it. The blades are nice and sharp and are awesome for almost anything. Needed to be cut",4 "Bargain price You get what you paid for. It could be better, but it does the job so I'm not going complain. Mines came with a few rusty blades...and I'm not gonna lie about this, the box is pretty crappy. Nonetheless, I'm satisfied with this purchase. It even arrived before the estimated delivery date.",4 "Meh I needed something small and varied for some side projects. this product fit the bill for blade variations quite well. the case leaves a bit to be desired. The magnet that hold the spare blades is a little weak. Two of the blades had rust on them.",1 "great knife kit, beyond my expectations it does what it says....although, you have to make sure you tighten the blade in before using (i learned the hard way)...this is awesome. I purchased this because i needed something that would do a better job than scissors when creating props for a photo booth...cutting out card board and things like that. its awesome. i've used to for many other projects!",3 "SE Knife Set, 16Pc Hobby The price was good on this set. I used it for one project and it worked well. I would not recommend it for a serious crafter. However, it met my needs.",2 "as good as name brand fraction of the price and works just as good as the name brand set....holding box will fall apart soon I am sure though",3 "GREAT This was such a great buy. If you think it is too good to be true you are wrong. I was thinking well maybe it is just one blade, but it is the entire set. 3 handles and the rest are different blade shapes. This was also very prompt. I would buy this all over again.",4 "Barely worth the money These came up when searching for X-Acto knives. In fact, you'll find that this set mimics a nearly-identical 16pc X-Acto boxed set. So close is it, in fact, that I didn't notice this wasn't X-Acto brand. When I received the item, I was disappointed. First of all, the plastic box is of TERRIBLE quality. The latch doesn't latch and in fact fell off after about 15 seconds of trying to get it to latch. The magnet in the lid is weak enough that the blades fall off if you set the box down to roughly. The knives themselves are extremely lightweight and feel cheap. They're also not quite long enough and not quite thick enough. All of this added up to me being vaguely dissatisfied with the set until someone handed me a real X-Acto brand #1 knife. Feeling the real thing, suddenly I could articulate all the things that I didn't like about this set. This set just feels cheap and isn't very comfortable to work with.It got worse when it came time to change blades. The readily-available store-bought blades are, of course, X-Acto brand. The blades in this kit look almost exactly, but not quite, like real X-Acto blades. The shapes are all slightly different (an in my opinion not quite as useful) but the problem comes when you try to install an X-acto brand blade into one of the handles from this kit. The blade almost, but doesn't quite, fit. This results in having to stab something (like the plastic box, therapeutic by this point) to drive the blade up into the knife. I'm sure I would have had to use pliers to extract the blade, had I not consigned this entire kit to the back of the junk drawer.I replaced this kit with an X-acto #1 and #2 and I'm MUCH happier with them even though they each cost more than this entire kit.",1 "You get what you pay for Upon opening the package, I attempted to close the case but the hinges broke right off. The case is made of extremely cheap plastic and there are clearly deformities along the edges. Whatever, I'm just kinda disappointed that it broke within 1 minute of trying to close the case. The blades are what you expect, just OK quality.",2 "Get what you pay for Cheap little set that is not too bad. Good selection of blades for a variety of uses. Blades are a bit flimsy though so be careful about them snapping and flying.",2 "CHEAOER I BOUGHT THE SAME ONE AT A DOLLAR STORE FOR $1.00. THE CASE IS CHEAP MADE, IT WONT CLOSE RIGHT AND EASY BREAK THE BLADE SOME HAD RUST BUT IM HAPPY I PAY 1.00, I ALSO GOT A SINGLE HUBBY KNIFE FROM HOMEDEPOT THAT IS BTHE STORE U CAN GET 6 GOOD BRUSH WOOD NOT THAT CHEAP PLASTIC FOR 1.00 ALL DIFFERENT SIZE IN THE SAME BAG AND STORE..",1 "Works good I use these for various products. The container they come in isn't very safe though, feels like mine is constantly popping open but they are definitely very sharp but mine did chip when I tried to cut though a jar lid...so they aren't THAT tough lol",4 "Meh. I was upset at the condition of this item, it looked like it had been already used and some of the blades were rusty.",0 "Nice set My granddaughter is into crafts and she enjoyed this along with the self-healing cutting mat by X-Acto. This is a nice, complete set.",4 "Cheap. CHEAP. cheap.... did I mention they're CHEAP??!? Seriously I wanted a little hobby knife exacto blade kit for relatively inexpensive. You're better off spending an extra $5 or $10 to get a more decent set. When this arrived, the box it was shipped in was undamaged, and the packaging it was in was undamaged, but the blue case was already cracked in a few places. It doesn't even stay close because the hinges are the part that was broken when it arrived. The "magnet strip" doesn't hold but HALF of the blades on it. The handles are cheap and EASILY strip if you over tighten the blade in it even SLIGHTLY.I needed it for one purpose and I was able to do what I needed with it, so that's why it gets 2 stars instead of 1. But seriously, if I could go back, I'd spend a few extra bucks since I doubt I'll be able to use this for anything else ever again.",1 "Nice Very nice. Great quality for the price. Exactly what I expected. I would definitely recommend this hobby knofe set. Very happy.",4 "Nice, for the price. This product was really nice for it's price, it arrived faster than predicted, only problem i had was the case is a little broken, so i just hold it shut with rubber bands. But I'm overall very satisfied with my purchase.",3 "SE 813PK Hobby Knife, 16-Piece This handy little kit is a great addition to aLooks exactly as pictured, and has plenty of blades for any application I've managed to dream up.ny hobbyist's tool set.I'd give it 5 stars, but I'm holding one back because it's not sold by Amazon.",3 "Cheap quality...not appropriate for gifting! I purchased this item as a Christmas gift/stocking stuffer for a model car/plane/boat enthusiast on my gift list. I was torn between this item and the name brand Xacto knife kit, which cost more but looked very similar. Convinced that if I bought the Xacto knife kit, I'd be most likely paying more money for the name, I opted to purchase this cheaper kit instead. Well, the quality is definitely cheap! You can tell it just by looking at it! I only paid $4.95 for the kit...it will serve the purpose...however, in my opinion, it is NOT appropriate quality for gift-giving! Classic lesson...you get what you pay for.",1 "Buy from hobbytoolsupply! I read many horrible reviews on here and was expecting the worst, but the kit I got from hobbytoolsupply was near perfect!The knifes had no rust and the magnet held them fine along with a good box.These will make a great gift for my son!",4 "Very sharp I used them for my carpet on my speaker box and also of jobs around the house. They cut right through every thingand love the box they came in.",4 "Given its limitations, it does the job This product allows you to paint colorful designs on your belly. It certainly does that. I had my friend, an artist, paint a beautiful Hamsa on my belly. The colors were initially vivid, especially when applied in multiple coats as instructed. My skin had no reaction to the paint, and it washed off easily in the shower later on.The paint kit comes with a brush & a sponge, and the following colors: black, white, blue, pink, orange, red, green, yellow. The paint is applied with water. There is plenty of paint to decorate a bevy of bellies, or to paint yourself multiple times.The downsides, if you want to see them that way, are that the paint doesn't stay on very long. It is only meant to decorate and bless the belly, photograph the results, and then wash it off. Over the next few hours, it faded like an old wooden carnival sign. I think this is an important note for anyone who thought they would paint something and wear it around all day. This painting kit is not meant for all-day wear.My friend, the artist, also wanted me to note that the brush is not the best quality. She did a fine job but felt constrained by the materials. If you want a professional piece of artwork, you may want to get your own brushes. However, for the average person, it probably doesn't matter all that much.",3 "Gives Excellent Results Takes a bit of patience to apply. You will need lots of coats for full coverage. But the result is EXCELLENT. Does not rub off easily. I still have it on after a full nights sleep wearing a tank top over it. Better to use a blot/twist motion with the sponge and then using the brush for details. Use just a tiny bit of water and blot with a paper towel before applying. My hubby painted a sunset on my belly for halloween, and I took 1st place in the costume contest. I'm VERY IMPRESSED!",4 "good paint with FDA aprv We painted two times, full colored belly, and still lots of paint left.pros: it said FDA approved, but who knows :)easy to remove, easy to cleanpretty efficient, vivid colorcons: package looks cheapsince it's easy to remove, it also means sensitive to water, if you want multiple layers, be careful, the color can be mixedno grey color, no earth color, hard to mix to get an idea color if you don't want to use these basic colors",3 "not what i thought; its just paint I thought it would give you ideas of how to paint or what to paint but it is just the paint itself and a sponge, which is a little overpriced for what it is. Great concept and it turned out really well, just wonder if i could have bought some non toxic paint at the local store for 10% of the cost.",1 "Belly Painting kit I ordered this for my sister's babyshower. The colors were nice and vibrant. We had a lot of fun painting her belly. Was fairly easy to wash off.",3 "cheap utensils, not enough paint... This idea is great. But the utensils were cheap, like seriously the sponge would wipe away the paint, the thin plastic pan the paint was in was so delicate we had to work slow as to not break it in half, and the brush was a joke as the bristles brushed off in less than 5 strokes. We had to use my professional paint brushes that I had stored away in boxes in the back of our closet. The 8 paint colors had a nice thick consistency when mixed properly but we really had to layer it on to get a vibrant picture without it fading before we actually got to take a snapshot of it. We got two fading pictures out of it, but that was with he help of 6 watercolors from target, almost a month of frustration, and the ridiculous amount of time we had to spare. I gave birth soon after the second picture, with paint still left over which I guess we'll save for him to paint with but pfth I'd rather get him real hand paint.I'm glad I came across this idea, but the $2 water colors and a $2 face painting kit from a $.99 & up store would have produced the same results.Steal the idea, don't waste the money. ** stars for the two pictures, thats all.",1 "Paint chips The paint looks great, until it dries. It chips and looks horrible. It takes forever to apply as well because the paint doesn't want to stay on the skin. I tried painting a pumpkin for halloween. After 4 hours of painting, it looked great, until it dried and began flaking...",0 "Loved it! Lots of paint to use several times. Advise: if you have more than one "artists" working on you buy extra paint brushes/sponges!",4 "Great product - Has held up well so far Great kit. I used a standard 9' by 3/8' Wagner roller on top of a cheap eggshell latex-based primer and finished with an oil based sealer (btw, there are quite a few decent and cheaper alternatives to Thompson's Water Seal). In between coats, I applied a faux crackleure of an off color - in my case, Evening Crimson on top of Red Delicious - to produce a muted layering effect. It took a couple of weekends which was kind of a hassle (we have a baby coming for goodness sake!) but the final outcome turned out great I think my wife appreciates the extra effort and workmanship which went into it.Since then, the paint job has seemed to hold up though I have found that I have needed to apply a couple of periodic touch-ups here and there. For the most part, it has proven to be pretty rain and sleet-proof, so we are looking forward to seeing how it holds up through the cold New England winter.",4 "one colour missing Orange colour was missing, a pity during Halloween time when you want to draw pumpkins up.The box was a bit worn out, other colours were OK.",2 "better than I expected I bought this as a silly gift for my husband and we had a lot of fun with it. We used it very late in my last trimester and it did not irritate my very sensitive skin at all. The colors were more vibrant than I had expected them to be and clean up was very easy.",4 "Loved it! My husband and I love this painting kit. He painted all over my belly and we had a lot of fun and got a lot of cute pictures out of it.",3 "Does what it says! What fun! These paints are the same paints used by professional face painters. I looked on the box and it said Snazaroo and I looked them up and they provide paints to professional face painters. The paints work great. The trick is that they are water-activated. You need to add water to the brush or sponge to activate the paints. I wish I could insert a picture to show my belly!",4 "FDA ""Approved"" As a Professional Face Painter I would just like to clarify a couple of things.1) The FDA does not ""Approve"" face paint (which is actually cosmetic make-up). The correct statement would be ""FDA Compliant"") which means that the FDA has set standards and tested ingredients used in cosmetics to make them safe for use on the skin and these products called ""face paints"" are compliant.2) Snazaroo is an excellent product. It is ""FDA Compliant"", hypo allergenic, and considered very mild. It's very easy to use.3) You should never use any product that is actually ""paint"", produced to be used on craft items, on your skin for this or any type of art on your body.4) Non-toxic rating does not mean a product is skin safe.5) For optimum results consider contacting a Professional Face & Body Artist to complete your project.Thank you for using safe professional products should you decide to attempt a project like this.",3 "Disappointed I was so excited to receive my kit but that quickly ended when I opened it and it was missing a color. Amazon wouldn't send me the color I was missing and offered to credit my order 10% or I can send it back for a new kit. With that said its not convient for me to return items and the shipping to my APO address takes at least 2 weeks one way. I ordered this kit for a specific occasion that will pass before I get a new kit. The product itself was very small for the amount of money we pay",1 "All new mothers-to-be should have a belly cast I rated this product a 5, but that is for the end result. For difficulty of use, I would have given it a 3. But what the heck - it may have been tricky, but the results were worth it! Make one of these for a baby shower and have the guest sign it.",4 "Better of with Better Face Paints I recommend buying professional face paints that are much easier to use. Sites like www.jestpaint.com sell paints that will go on a lot easier, and still last. They have Diamond FX paints, which I think are amazing, that is why I sell them. :)",2 "Belly Painting kit I just received the Belly Painting kit but I have not used it yet. I have to say that when I opened up the box, I was very disappointed though. It looks like a little paint box that toddlers would paint with and I would not pay what I did for it so no I would not recommend the painting kit.",1 "Great for pregnancy announcements What a delightful thought...that the canvas is your pregnant belly...swoon. Not to mention the potential bonding that may occur while engaging the items in their intended use is simply beyond. Tinting your belly in mother natures's wondrous paints is a great, icebreaking way of telling your parents that you're pregnant via photo post on Facebook. Another tip: these photos make the best cover timeline photos.However, I must warn you...if you use this product you could very likely be pregnant.",4 "Pieces missing, damaged I was so excited to order this product when I saw it! It had plenty of colors and my husband and kids were just over-flowing with awesome ideas for some great pictures for the baby book. I received the product on time and the packaging was in great condition. However, the black paint was missing, and the orange and pink paints were broken into pieces! So that was pretty disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this product for two reasons. First, for $20.00 I expected a way better product than this, and second, after reading other reviews I see that I am not the only person that got ripped off by having one of the colors missing or damaged. Nevertheless, I'm sure that we will still be able to pull off some pretty sweet paintings on my 9-month belly!",2 "Missing Paint This arrived in a sealed box with the white paint pallet missing. Even if it was whole, the quality of the materials is disappointing for the price.",0 "Good except one thing This kit is great, I used the same one on two pregnant models so far. My only complaint is that it only comes with one brush and it is a small cheap one.I think a bigger one or a second bigger one would be more useful. Also, the sponge that comes with it is not the best, I think one of those girls triangle make up sponges and better brush would be much better.The kit is great but I would go out and buy (if you don't already own them) those 2 items to use with this.",3 "fun for all! Belly painting was a great opportunity for my husband to bond w/baby inside. He could see and feel him moving inside the entire time. That was the first time he actually talked to baby. Paint was easy to use & clean and more than enough for different paintings. We even had extra for next time. One thing: have an extra paint brush handy; the entire bristle head fell off on first stroke. Luckily, we had paint brushes.",4 "i love it! I had a lot fun with this painting kit and my husband was happy to participate helping me to finish what I started and finally we took coulple pics. I didn't have any problems at all, just fun and was easy to clean. Just folow the instructions.",4 "Pregnancy belly paint This product was SO much fun to use! So easy that my 3 year old daughter could even do it. I didn't think there was very much paint but a little bit goes a long way! It said it came with belly tattoos and it didn't, but loved it anyway. Would definitely recommend it!",4 "Serves its purpose. I'm just irritated that it claims to come with a sheet of tattoos, well my kit didn't. The sponge SUCKS. It says to wet it only a tiny bit or the paint will streak... yeah, the paint will streak no matter how much water gets onto that sponge.Aside from those issues it was an okay purchase. When the colors are applied with the brush they are very vibrant. Just don't expect to walk around all day wearing your art, it flakes off fairly quickly.",2 "Pregnancy Absolutley loved this product! Great bonding expierence for my 3 year old and her little brother on the way. Baby would kick while she was painting and she would get so excited!She loved it so much she wanted to paint her daddy's tummy too :-)",4 "Cute product! Cute product!I bought this kit for my sister's baby shower. (her 3rd shower) Instead of playing the typical shower games, I decided to get her closet friends/family together to paint her belly. The shower was around Easter time so we made her belly an Egg, we all painted something on the Egg. After we were done, she took the kit home so her husband and kids could paint something. It was so much fun, easy to use, and of course, non-toxic. I would definitely recommend this!",4 "Fun The stamp was a bit smaller than I expected, but it wasn't a big deal for my purposes. It came with detailed instructions (thank goodness, because I can definitely mess up something this simple). I would order from them again, and it will be fun using sealing wax for some of my ""snail mail"" correspondence.",3 "an old fashioned delight always wanted to do the wax seals with personal correspondence but never could locate a stamp with the letter I wanted. This may not be exactly what I wanted but it does look very nice and lends and air of sophistication to personal letters. I am trying to revive the art in my own circle, it may or may not catch on but I will enjoy the journey.",3 "70 y.o. man says........ Due to the small size of the spring ring, feeding it through the slot on the zipper tab was very challenging. After several unsuccesful attempts, I decided to get ""rough"" and really spread the ring open using a small pair of needle-nose pliers. Then, using the needle-nose pliers, I finally got it fed through the slot; then, using a small flat-nosed pair of pliers, I was able to crimp the ring closed. Now that it's done, it works like a charm.SUMMARY: Difficult to fit into old zipper tab but once it is done, it works - really well.",3 "Tabs are small I bought these tabs to replace a zipper tab that had broken in the washing machine on a hooded sweatshirt. They appear much bigger than they are. I was unable to use them. Too small and flimsy.",1 "Wish They Were Bigger Bought the identical zipper tab for a winter jacket at a local fabric store. Wish they were twice as big, but I haven't been able to found any other replacement that works other than a large paper clip (which keeps working its way off). This replacement zipper tab also worked its way off the tiny ring that goes through the original zipper's (large paper clip sized) hole. Crimping the ring may fix that.",2 "Locks the zipper For some reason, once the replacement tab is in place the zipper dosen't move up or down. I take it out put in a paper clip and it works fine. Put the replacement tab back in, zipper won't move.It was easy to get the ring in the zipper pull. Just really confused as to why the zipper locks up when these tabs are in place.",0 "Useless - Designed Too Small Very poor design. Having been excited to receive this product, I was disappointed in the poor design and had to use a magnifier to see it while I worked. The connecting ring was just too small and flimsy, and I had to pry the wires apart with a letter opener which left the ring bent open. Then after I finally got the ring on the broken zipper part, I had to use pliers to close it and it did not close properly as the wires are just too small and fragile. My husband tried installing the second one and he was unsuccessful for the same reasons. I ended up throwing both away. I am now going to purchase another style that costs more but snaps into place and is sturdier.",0 "Works I bought these to replace some missing tabs on a purse as well as some clothing. I had to use needle nose pliers in order to get them on the sliders but after the first one it was easy to do. You have to spread the ring wider than what it says in instructions and work it through the hole. Learned from the first one and the second one was easy.",4 "So glad to have these tabs What a relief to find these replacement tabs on line. They work very well, and I would recommend to anyone who might need them.",4 "Attachment ring difficult to attach, and tears off easily Bought these at a local store after the zipper pull snapped off of a pair of perfectly good women's heavy winter boots (some might also call them army boots).As some other reviewers have noted, it was very difficult to get the flimsy little split ring (I've seen jewelry made with heavier split rings) onto the existing zipper. It lasted through two wearings of the boots, and then the split ring pulled right off and vanished while I was wearing them out in the snow. There's a second replacement in there, but I'm not going through all that hassle just to have another one pull off in two days. Going to try something else.The pull itself is adequate, just not the split ring attachment, at least not for things that are going to take a significant pull load (e.g. boots, a suitcase, a backpack). Might work for a light sweater, fleece, or jacket.If you attached at least two heavier split rings (available in crafts stores jewelry-making areas) to the zipper to hold on the pull, that might work. But at that point you're probably just better off buying a product that's better attached to the zipper itself.",1 "Product did the job fixed two coats Although the product fixed two coats, one repaired very easy but the second took much more time than I thought. Just do not give up they will work.C",3 "Dritz Zipper Replacement Too small for much of anything. Over priced for product use. Perhaps my own fault. Should have paid more attention to description.",0 "Not what I expected I returned these because they are not ""heavy duty"". The only thing I might use them on is a baby garment. Not at all what I expected.",0 "average Given the price I paid I feel quality was sub par. I understand that everybody has to make money but they were alot cheap than in quality department than I expected.",2 "Works as advertised Although the zipper tab replacement is small. I was able to put it on with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Once on, it was fine. This will work where the original failed.",4 "Good Little Sewing Machine I've used this sewing machine for the last 2 years and it's done fine for all kinds of material/ You have to know how to thread a regular dewing machine to get it to work right but with that said over all for the money I like it.",4 "Loved This While It Worked! I really loved this little machine for the year that it worked. It went through folded jean and canvass material, which may be why it now jams after a few stitches. I'd have to re-thread the bobby every 5 stitches to keep it going.It is VERY easy to thread if you've ever threaded a sewing machine.I loved that it could run on batteries as well.",3 "Not the best... The sewing machine was very hard to thread, and the thread would get caught while I was sewing, resulting in multiple re-threads and broken stitching. I think the concept is great, and I loved the mini sewing kit that it came with, but the frustration was not worth it. It broke after 5 or 6 uses...",1 "....want to pull your hair out...buy this. This item worked while it was all setup from the box...but I could not repeat the process.There are other good deals out there ..ie more substantial machines.I bought one for $50..that works....a Euro Pro.",0 "One of the smaller dimensions cross stitch kits I've learned to cross stitch using these dimensions stamped cross stitch kits. The stamped ones are easier then the counted ones if you are just starting. This particular kit is a little shorter then the other kits, because of the fact that it includes only 3 colors total. I would say that the instructions are adequate, and it tells you which colors go where. The needle has a somewhat small eye, but its nice and sharp which is suitable for this fabric.Its good to learn to thread the needle - just take your thread (you must first separate 2-3 strands from the whole piece of thread, as explained in the instructions) and make sure the ends of the strands are aligned. Then, use your mouth to wet the ends of the thread, and this will make it easier to thread the needle. They even include a little piece you can cut out to assist you, although I didn't even need it. There is more then enough thread to complete the design.Once you master the stamped cross stitch, then you can move onto counted cross stitch, and then you can even buy your own cloth and make a custom design.Overall I would give this kit 4/5 stars. After doing several of these kits I now can cross stitch and I have made lots of my own designs. I would say dimensions is the best brand to learn with.",3 "For older kids/beginners I bought this kit, and a few others like it, to teach my young daughters to cross stitch. they are very young to be learning and I knew this kit would be challenging. The pros: The design is simple and the directions clear and easily read by children. Cons: the x's are too small. I've been stitching for 33 years and found these tiny x's hard to stitch evenly. For beginners, the x's should be larger. The eye of the needle is small and hard to thread. Finally, (and I do not think this complaint is limited to these kits as I've noticed it with every kit I've bought in the past few years)...the thread is horrible. It knots and shreds very easily. My daughter lost her whole first row of stitches because of one knot. We will choose new thread in similar colors from my stash of quality threads that aren't so thin and fragile.",2 "Not worth it The design is cute, but the thread is cheap and knots easily. I'm not a beginner and even I got frustrated with this supposedly simple pattern. The wholes are too small and the stitches don't come out evenly. I don't recommend this pattern for anyone.",0 "Stamped cross-stitch dolphin A fun little project for a beginning needleworker. Decently packaged. Would be suitable even for a 7 or 8 yer old. As I occasionally teach needlework I might use this for a class.",3 "Dolphin Cross Stitch Kit I would not say this dolphin kit is for beginners as I am a beginner and found it very hard. I don't think the instructions were easy, like it says. I still don't know how to cross stitch after completing the whole project. It looks awful. I am an adult and this says it's for kids, well I even found it very hard. The instructions were very confusing to me. Also the needle that is included is very tiny and it took me 2 hours to thread it. If you buy this kit may I suggest going to Walmart, or some place that sells crafts and buy a bigger needle eye. The holes are very tiny and not easy to see. I had a hard time trying to figure out where the colors go, though there is a color chart included. This kit maybe fine for someone that really knows what they are doing, but not for the beginner, not in my opinion.",0 "A fabulous introduction to a fabulous craft Dimensions is fast becoming my go-to manufacturer for learning new needlecraft; they make it easy.There are ample illustrations for everything, along with well-written text instructions. The hoop that comes with the kit will double as a cute frame when the puppy is done. The chart shows clearly where to start and end every backstitch row (a technique that was my bane until this kit). The strands are stored in an organizer, where every thread is labeled by color code number. This seems to be true across the board for Dimensions kit, as they do this in the Samurai and Geisha kits as well, and it makes more sense there, where you're separating beige from tan.I suspect they listen to Amazon reviews. An earlier reveiwer mentioned they didn't teach how to knot the beginning and end. In my kit, it's explained that you start by trapping the end as you go (this is illustrated in the instructions) and you end by running the thread under the stitches on the back (again, this is illustrated). I suspect this additional information was added in response to that review.It comes with an embroidery needle, and if you're an old school needlepointer like me, don't worry that you can't find it poked into the canvas. It's in a little bag folded into the instructions.",4 "Good for a beginner I bought this kit, because I was considered starting cross-stitching as a new hobby and wanted to try and see whether I like it.The scheme and the instructions for the stitches are clear, but, since the item is obviously aimed at the beginners, I feel it should also include some tips on how to tie the thread when you are finishing the work (my knots ended up looking quite ugly).Otherwise, I think the kit is very good and I had a lot of fun stitching this puppy.",3 "loved this I bought this so I would have something to do with my kids and I thought crafts would be good. But my daughters ( 5 & 3) were too young to know how to do it. so I did it myself. I didn't know how fun it was. I liked doing it so much I bought 5 more. Lol.",3 "Small & Cute This is so small and cute, its a perfect accent for a small area or for a child's first cross stitch",4 "No needle No needle like it says inthe package? No invoice either inside the box. It should say there is no needle instead of saying it does.",0 "Good experience Good product and I have no problem to buy it by Amazon , everything was OK , the delivery was on time .RegardsFrancisco Rocca",4 "Looms are great - these loops aren't My daughter really enjoys weaving pot holders, and she quickly used up the ones that came with the loom. So, we ordered her a refill kit that claims to contain enough loops for 6 pot holders. It doesn't. There are enough for 5, if you don't mind that some are stained and many are ragged and of different sizes and weaves. The product does not live up the the standards of the original loops that came with her loom.",0 "Great Fun for Kids This craft kit is wonderful for kids of all ages. It comes with tons of materials and they really enjoyed creating cute and unusual animals. The only thing that would improve the kit would be including more animal cutouts and better crayons. The crayons are very waxy so not good for coloring and the few cut outs that came with the kit were done in only two sittings - although we had tons of decorative materials left over. Even the ability to order a refill kit would be an improvement. Otherwise, this is a great product and the kids had lots of fun with it.",3 "Great variety My 2-yr-old and 4-yr-old had fun with this, and it kept them busy. If you have more than one child who will be playing with this, I suggest you pick up an additional glue stick so they do not need to keep passing it back and forth. This would be a great gift for a child's birthday, to keep on hand for a rainy day, to put in the suitcase for summer vacation for moments of down time, or to take to a relative/friend's house to keep your child occupied while you relax.",4 "Tons of fun at a bargain. My 2 1/2 yr old has had tons of fun with this and there's still so much left to do. The possibilities are endless. Top quality products. Comes with big glue stick and really cool crayons that can be used for a LONG time. Well worth the money.",4 "Money Well Spent! This is a great purchase for my 3 year old daughter. They have tons of craft supplies inside including feathers and buttons and a huge glue stick. She always asks to make another craft with the collage farm. We even hung one of the animals she made on her wall. I normally don't leave customer reviews but I just had to with this one!",4 "Awesome kit My son loves playign with all the items in this box. It's a nice all in 1 art kit complete with a glue stick and everythign you need. I would buy it again for my son or as a gift.",4 "Bought it for my 2 yr olds I have two year old twins and while this collage farm is probably more for 3+, they still LOVED it. I had to help them with the glue stick (make sure it didn't get consumed) and helped them get creative with the different items in this kit. It was really fun and we will certainly continue using the pieces until they are gone for various art projects.",4 "Good Art Projects This was a gift for a friend of mine and she says it keeps her little one busy. The instructions could be a little more detailed, but its still easy to figure out.",3 "Awesome crafts My toddlers loved this craft pack. It's great for a rainy day or anytime! Fun for the kiddos to express their perspective of art. Lots of goodies inside this box!",4 "Nice craft fun The Alex craft kits are great, and my daughter and I had fun creating these little animals together. My only issue is that the kits didn't have individual instructions, the previous Alex kits I've bought had each animal/project seperated out with instructions. So if you want more creative oppertunities this is great. But for my daughter who is just at the age range, she was kind of overwhelmed at all the buttons, stickers, and paper machet that wasn't set for any specific design.",3 "ARTS AND CRAFTS !!! This is really THE top of the line art box. Comes with more than you'll need to have your children decorate cute little roosters and pigs ! The colors are cute and the accessories are good quality for the price!!!",4 "Another great craft by Alex Bought for preschooler. She loved it, was fun and easy to use, and all supplies are included (including gluestick!). Another fantastic set by Alex. I highly recommend all the Alex sets for crafty preschoolers.",4 "These are amazing little kits. Everything is packaged in separate projects, very well organized. With very little supervision my 6 yr. old was able to put these together. Great rainy day or daddy-child projects.",4 "Not what I hoped for. Over priced for what you get. More cardboard animals would be nice,but the product was very cute and entertaining.",2 "Entertaining The product came in the mail fast. It was exactly what I had envisioned. My sister said my neices have had it out a few times for different projects.",4 "Great birthday gift that will stand out from the usual... I have gotten several of these for birthday gifts for 2&3 year olds that like crafts. They are often too young for a lot of other craft sets. This has been a huge hit among the typical Disney princess and Dora gifts that are usually at these parties.",4 "Buy a different Alex set!!! This set is sooo disappointing! I love the other Alex kits, specifically the bug set and sea critters lacing set. This one just stinks!First of all, the different animals are not divided into kits, and no instructions are provided. So you get a box of a lot of pieces of random colored paper, tissues, googly eyes, stickers, feathers, pipe cleaners, etc, but no clue on how to use them. You end up with a small child grabbing at everything and making a random critter with a huge mess.The other Alex kits that divide into separate sections are much better for a busy mom. Also, note that once this box is opened, there's no way to organize it all.The stickers in it are like superglue, there's no way to reposition them if the kids stick them to the wrong spot, which is sort of likely for this age, so things just go wrong once you open the box.",1 "Fun for 3yo, not so great for Mommy My 3yo absolutely loves this! She's not ready to do it on her own, so this is something that we do together. Here's a list of pros and cons about My Collage Farm.Pros:*Lots of craft materials*Colorful*Fun end product to hang on the wall*Provides good bonding time*Good for creativity*Helps develop fine motor skillsCons:*I hear that other Alex crafts are well organized and have the projects separated. Not the case with this one. Most of the supplies are loose or in a bag with similar supplies, and not at all packaged with the right craft.*It says it has simple instructions. What it has is a small square paper that shows the pig before decorating it + crayons and glue + squiggly eyes, hat, button, pipe cleaner, and crepe paper = decorated pig. The decorated pig in the instructions has a whole lot more on it that what was shown in the ""instructions."" And how do they get the plastic button, googly eyes, and pipe cleaner to stay on with a glue stick??? I'm still trying to figure out what will make those things stay on without making a mess and making the pipe cleaner stiff from the glue.*We were trying to follow the pictures on the box, since it didn't have adequate instructions. But the things pictured on the box aren't necessarily in the box, and there are things in the box that aren't pictured on the box. I realize they must be trying to help develop creativity, but I'm one who likes to have instructions to follow.*The box is a tiny bit too small for the animals, so they end up a little bent at the edge.*Not at all fond of those finger crayons. They don't color well. The colors are not at all vibrant. And if your kid has sensory issues like mine and mouths everything, all it takes is one little bite to break the tip and expose the finger. And then it's hard to color with.",2 "Not round The pliers are fine, except they are not round nose. The label taped to the package indicated round, but they are chain nose. For the postage and handling, not worth returning. Oh well.",2 "Pocket Watch display I have several antique pocket watches I wanted to display. I have previously seen the hook type holders (with or without glass dome). these looked unique, so I ordered two of them. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package from amazon. They are much nicer than I expected. They appear to be solid brass, and the holding mechanism self adjusts to different watch widths. and the price was definitely right.",4 "Great watch holder After having broken two glass dome pocket watch holders, I wanted on to display my family heirloom and this looked like a good idea. It's great. I love it. It's on the LR coffee table. Easy to install precious watch.",4 "Not Helpful The discripton tells you how much it weighs but not how big it it? plus it says VOLLEYBALL when it's a SOFTBALL? Seriously.So doesnt look like I'll be buying this...",0 "Two out of three's not bad. The pliers work well for pressing the case back onto the case and the padded face is mar free. The adjustable crystal remover works fine just don't plan on reusing the crystal again it leaves an impression to say the least! The crystal holder is an added afterthought and should have been left out because the quality is not up to the quality of the other pieces, one of the rivets came out on first use.",2 "Love it. Received the item very quickly. Works well ..it is a bit thick for my use on tshirts so I have to spread it very thin...which is not necessarily a bad thing. Good product.",4 "great I haven't used it as of yet, but I will tonight @ my scrapbook workshop.10/28/08",4 "A great paper trimmer At the scrapbook store where I work this is the favorite paper trimmer among the staff. It holds your paper securely while you trim and the fold out arm makes it easy to measure larger pieces of paper.",4 "Better then Fiskars I've had my cutterpede for going on a year now. I love that thing. My only issue has been lately is has been cutting crooked and I've tried replacing the mat and the blade and it's still doing it. I think I'm going to have to break down and buy a new one. I'll still stick with a cutterpede though.",3 "Lefties beware This seems to be a quality cutter. It was highly recommended to me by friends and others. It cuts well. I like that it is a bit larger than other cutters; this is good for cutting 12x12 paper so you don't feel cramped. My issue is that it is very awkward. I believe a lot of this is due to being a lefty. The extension bar for measuring is not in a place that works well for me. This would be okay if I could flip the cutter around, but because the bar that holds the paper in place only raises on one end, it makes it awkward no matter how I turn it.So, righties, this one is a good one for you. And lefties... I guess if you are highly coordinated... :) otherwise, lefties beware.",1 "Best trimmer I've used I have used this trimmer for years and years.. I have tried all the other trimmers from the expensive to the cheap, from the rotary, to the guillotene to the slide-blade,and this one is the one I always come back to. I get perfectly straight, clean edges every time. The blades last quite awhile, and are very inexpensive to replace. The mats are always inexpensive and last a long time because you can flip and rotate them, prolonging their life. There are several replacement blade styles you can choose from, of which include: regular straight blade, scallop blade, peforator, and scoring.To me this is always my go-to trimmer. Like I said, I have tried them all, and this one is the one I come back to time and again. It's very light, very portable, very easy, and cuts perfectly. The only way I'd give mine up is to ""upgrade"" to the pink one!",4 "Cutterpede Paper Cutter Pretty easy to use. I had a previous one which broke at the plastic connection at the top. It could be more sturdy, but works quite well.",3 "trimmer My favorite!! I only use this trimmer...it works the best for me and the only time it doesn't cut well is if the mat needs to be replaced or roteted!! Love this trimmer!!",4 "Flimsy Judging by the other reviews, I must have been just unlucky but my ruler broke off after only two uses.",0 "Easy to Use - But Already Broken The product arrived and I had high hopes for it. It was easy to use and it did a good job at cutting, scoring and perforating. One big problem though. I have only had it for about 2 1/2 weeks and it has already broken. I have only used it a handful of times. The hing that holds the cutting bar on snapped off so now the cutting arm does not stay in place or make straight cuts. Such a bummer. I thought it was going to be a great little tool.",2 "Does not cut well I got this cause it was one of the cheaper paper cutter and smaller but I would not recommend this because mainly the slider is VERY STIFF. It's like arm work out! Also the paper really doesnt stay still unless you hold on to the paper by the cutter. The ruler that extends out is very stiff to put in and out of the cutter. I've tried cutting different types of paper but it only cuts the thin papers well and once you get into the thicker scrapbooking papers it wont cut well. And I dont really like how you have to hold down the blade. I am going to switch to the one where you dont have to. I would recommend spend a bit more and get a better one.",1 "Doesn't cut Posterboard I recently purchased this trimmer for my nephew for a school project. I already had a Cricut Trimmer. I thought that this trimmer might make it easier for him to cut his card stock and poster board for his tri-board project. Much to my surprise, we learned that this trimmer will not cut poster board even if you go over it 2-3 times. It's a good thing that we had the Cricut Trimmer because it worked just fine on the poster board. I am disappointed in this trimmer since it cost more than twice the price of the Cricut Trimmer. The Cricut Trimmer is simply the best bargain trimmer on the market. I hope that I can return the EK Trimmer since it doesn't work for our needs at all. If the EK Success Trimmer had worked on poster board then it would be a great product. But, it's simply not worth the extra money since it doesn't cut poster board. I hope the company works on correcting this deficiency.",2 "Finally, my perfect everyday ink and watercolor ""Artist's Journal"" For me this sketchbook meets all my needs as an everyday sketchbook in which I can freely practice drawing and even watercolor painting. Sometimes I feel intimidated by sketchbooks that contain thick expensive watercolor paper; I tend to make a production out of everything I do in those (and they become more an "Art Journal" rather than an "Artist's Journal"--there is a definite distinction between the two). But not with this sketchbook, I feel so free to use it however my muse leads me, or to write down and record anything about my current artistic process. I feel free to fail (and learn from my failures!) because this sketchbook is so inexpensive.Yet the paper in this sketchbook is up to pretty much any task I've given it! The paper is smooth enough to where my fountain pen glides over it like a dream (compared to regular watercolor paper, anyway!), yet I am continually amazed at how well it handles watercolor paint. Yes, some minor buckling, but really not bad at all. No bleed-through, so I can paint on both sides. Colors are vibrant on the bright white paper. I expect I will be buying more of these!",4 "Quality sketch pad, good travel companion for capturing memories, passing time When I travel I like to sketch scenes from the places I visit, to keep a kind of visual diary, drawing the rooms I am in or scenery. It is also very relaxing. Then later looking back later on the pictures you made, somehow it really evokes the memories more strongly than a photographic image can, because it's filtered through your emotions and personal point of view.This is a great size for travel, not too small and not too large, it has a hard cover, and contains quality recycled paper that is best suited for pencil or charcoals (not pen).And the price was excellent on the 'add on'' program here at amazon!",4 "love it great for the price and great for drawing. Anyone that likes to draw would like this. no doubt. its great.",4 "Sketch Paper Nice size and good quality sketch paper. Convenient booklet to carry and do sketches. Was a gift for my granddaughter. I got this once before sand she loved it.",4 "High quality paper for a good price I bought this as a gift for my granddaughter and was very pleased at the quality of the paper. It's relatively thick and will take erasing (she's 10, so erasing happens a lot). She's starting to enjoy sketching quite a bit and we wanted to encourage her creativity.",4 "A great buy for this size This sketch book was great for the price for its size. Its portability among thick text books make it an attractive piece to carry around in a back pack. I like its ready when I need it and it has a good quality to it.",3 "gift I thought it was bigger but its perfect size and she carries it in her Art on the Go set i bought her. Extra papers to draw.",3 "Sketch Pad Ordered this item in December for Christmas and arrived in a timely fashion. Good quality sketch pad. Son loves it",4 "Great sketch pad! My daughter loves her new sketch pad! The size is perfect to carry around and the paper quality is great. Highly recommended.",4 "good This is a good book for sketchs, im a begginer and this book help me a lot, a very comftable size, you can take it everywhere and is so convinient, the only flaw i fonund in it, is the front cover, its soo thin, i prefer the hard ones, but the paper is excelent for pencils and work kinda good with markers (prismacolors chisel tip), i recomend it 100%. ohhh and a great price btw",3 "Great travel sketch pad My daughter sketches all the time so this was a great and cheap travel sketch pad find! Will order more.",4 "Very high quality. I gave this as a gift to my artist daughter. The first thing she said was while rubbing the pages was "Ooh, this is the good paper." She hasn't put it down yet and I expect to be buying another one once this is filled. The size makes it very portable and it is great quality. I couldn't tell when buying it, but the cover is not hard. It is stiff enough to withstand damage though, and it isn't overly heavy. I recommend this to anyone wanting a quality, portable sketch book.",4 "My Preferred Sketchbook I think I am on my 3rd or 4th one since I discovered them two years ago. The first one I won free from Blick and I have tried other sketchbooks yet find myself coming back to the Canson. The paper is good quality, has a nice texture, and the sketchbook is a perfect size for portability. I just started in my new one but this is the choice for me when I need to stock up!",4 "Nice size My kids love to draw and this notebook is a nice size to bring along on trips to entertain themselves.",4 "Christmas Gift I gave it to my granddaughter for Christmas. She loves to draw. She will be using it a lot over Christmas break.",3 "Pretty good notebook I use this notebook primarily to write notes and outlines for schoolwork. I like it because I use a black gel pen and it doesn't bleed through. It's also around the size I want because I rip out the papers with my outlines and take it with me to the gym so I can review there. The paper is durable enough for me to drag around in my pockets and whatnot.The only issue I have is that it was pretty difficult for me to rip out the pages on this one. I don't know if it might be this particular notebook but it did bug me.But the price is pretty decent and I can't find anything like it in my local office supply store. I don't live near an arts supply store either so it's a good option for me.",3 "Arrived quickly. Enjoy it The book arrived quickly and enjoy using. It is small and I can travel with it.Good size for travel with.",4 "Always keep a stash of these around I began using these little sketch pads for my cartooning/doodling and journal keeping about a year ago. I love them size. They fit perfectly in my bag and I love how they fit in my hand. I use extra-fine black Sharpies as I work, most of the time. I've tried using fine colored Sharpies in the book, but there is too much bleed-through. The pages aren't quite thick enough. But if you use pens and the extra-fine sharpies, you'll be fine.",4 "Nice on the go Solid paper thickness and quality. I can whip it out, get a sketch done and toss it back into my bag without missing a beat. I'll likely purchase more in the future.",3 "The perfect sketch book? For a portable sketch book, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better product or a better value. This is a great size for on-the-go sketching. It has a medium weight lightly-textured paper and a sturdy cardboard cover. The spiral bound lets you lay the book flat. The microperforations on every page let you remove individual pages with ease.I paired this with the ""Accurasee Art Pencil Case, Bag, Pouch for Artist Sketchbooks"" and the two work perfectly together.",4 "Great for doodles or full works! Honestly I didn't buy this sketch pad off of Amazon. I bought the one I have from an art supply store, I could have saved some money but it was worth what I ended up paying. The size is perfect if you, like me take your sketch book with you where ever you go. I wish I had found this one first since it is made from recycled paper. There's plenty of pages. I think it would make a wonderful, inexspensive gift for yourself or anyone.",4 "Sketch Book I like this book. I bought two because the price was excellent but the shipping was too much. Plus side: I got the books in less than a week.Ink doesn't bleed onto the next sheet and the pages are smooth but have the right amount of texture that I was looking for.Will order the larger size next.",4 "50 STAR RATING ---> MULTIPLE PURCHASES ALREADY SINCE 2011! Read all the Updates! He's gone sketching almost immediately. As with his wife, they both now have their quiet times with what they enjoy the most; with his eyes looking at this handy little durable sketch pad (it is perforated so you can tear your work out from the sketch book if necessary) but little did he realize what else was coming up next, the artist's dream - the whole set of pencils to charcoals plus erasers galore. Just like his mom had used; wasted not a minute to say Thanks Mom! and got busy right away!The paper is top quality, non-glare, medium weight (from my standards of paper grading), has some texture to the paper itself; so it is not 100% smooth, which is good - prevents slippage and reducing errors as well as excessive erasures. This book is durable for usage of India Ink, for those who wants to practice with calligraphy or artwork with India Ink - I would recommend this after a sketch outlining has been done. For I have tested a sheet after asking my son, to see how it holds up from fine tip to wide (or broad tip) pens (India Ink) and it did pretty well with minimal bleeding so I would recommend a placard or a small smooth wood board if one opt for this. I tried using this with water color (after India Ink dried); to my surprise, it held up pretty good for a miniature canvas if carefully taken apart from the sketchbook.I found this to be impressive because of the quality of paper and grade, it is multipurpose; already aware it can handle pastels, crayons, pencils, coloring pens, et al.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!I just was informed by my married son .... ""Mom, can you buy me another one for Father's Day please? I only have a few pages left!"" Then I answered in total shock, ""WHHHHHAATTTT?"" He came and sat down; showing me all these designs - many of them on BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER - some in ink, permanent ink, pencil, charcoal pencil and a couple in coloring pens - WOW! (In the back of my head was saying ""Whoa Nellie, slow down there hoss"")Not only was his work impressive, but I was certainly AMAZED how strong this book held up; and yes, it got caught in the rain a couple of times as well as 2 of his children who got into it that bent the back hardboard of the book; yet he carried on with his drawings.When I inquired if he would like a BIGGER book, his response was no - he wanted this Canson Universal Sketch Pad 5.5 x 8.5 because it was absolutely PERFECT and he still has hisPro Art 18-Piece Sketch/Draw Pencil Setthat I purchased to go with it. Oh my goodness - he's already gone through 100 pages of this already since December 2011!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++July 20, 2012:Just purchased another one already! This one is for me this time around ... we sure do run them out! Top Notched quality paper - for ALL MEDIA: Pastels, Ink, Pencils, Chalk, - you name it - it can handle it!For FINE TIPPED PERMANENT INK - I have a spare thin white cardboard like which I insert between the pages; it does not bleed too much; but if you use bigger (broad tipped ink) it will bleed; however - it is excellent for practicing Calligraphy to Abstract Art including ""wet blending"" with Non-Permanent Ink.FOR INDIA INK - I strongly recommend a more sturdy cardboard in back between the pages after the sketch has been done; depending on what tip (point) you are using - remember this - this is a spiral bound book but it does not mean it is ""hopeless"", just turn the book upside down and work the other way around with India Ink and you can preserve your work inside but of course remember to let it dry first before your close the book.OIL TO WATERCOLOR (PAINTING) - same application as for India Ink. If you sketch lightly before you do watercolor painting; there is a way to ""wash"" the paper is by taking the wide brush and clean water and wet the paper by stroking it down but not completely saturated like other papers. You will be surprised how your water color artwork will come out in this manner.EXCELLENT PAPER FOR MINIATURE ARTWORK AND TATTOO GRAPHIC DESIGINING!* Both above gives you, the Professional to Hobbyist Artist the ability to keep and maintain all of your artwork (and tattoo graphics) in order.* For the Tattoo Professional; it is very easy to copy and trace with ease your customized graphics, even if the customer wants the graphic slightly altered you would not have any difficulties whatsoever.* An excellent portfolio that doesn't fade or yellow and can be dated and stored with ease!There's just too much to list in this handy book!STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BY ALL MEANS!",4 "Awesome, daughter loves it just like the other reviewers said... so don't hesitate to get this pad. My 9 yr. old daughter loves it, and for the price, what can go wrong?",4 "Cute sized sketchbook, great for markers and charcoal. I usually work with bigger sketch books, but I find I enjoy this one for quick sketches and when I'm really on the go. Canson is my favorite company to buy sketch books from as I enjoy the thickness of the paper and how well it take traditional media. These are a bit more lighter then the Mix Media sketchbooks, but can still take markers and other heavy mediums well.",3 "Absolutely love it! This pad may be small, but I absolutely love it. My Copic pens don't bleed through, and I love how you can put it in your bag or such and take it anywhere.",4 "Good skecthing paper It was the first paper I ever used that was designed for drawing in mind. I really like it, and was surprised how much grip it has over normal paper. My lines are smoother and my art more pleasing when I draw in this book.Oddly enough it was shipped to my mailbox, which is a standard size mailbox. It was a tight fit, so the edges were damaged a little. Not a complaint about the product, but rather the shipping, so I won't hold that against it for this review, just keep that in mind encase it's shipped to you like that too!",4 "Excellent size and paper quality. As a beginner I was looking for a smaller area on which to sketch . This is perfect and the quality of the paper is excellent. I would recommend this size to kids and adults. Use both sides of the page. If you sketch from the front first, you can start again from the back, follow your progress and have fun at the same time.",4 "Not Great! I bought and used this sketch book for sketching with ink (fountain pen and india inks). I didn't use it for pencil or charcoal sketching, so I cannot comment on that.I found that the paper shows some bleeding, and the nibs (of my fountain pens) often get clogged due to the fibers from the paper. I would not be buying this brand again.",2 "The Best Carson makes the best plain sketch paper and especially handy in this size. I plan to buy lots more and it is a good buy at this price.",4 "O.K It's too bad I didn't read carefully enough to find out that this book is smaller than what I'd expected! Also, the 'peeling adhesive' bit on the front of the sketchbook would suggest that the actual sketchbook cover is pure black, and that a giant sticker is covering it. Nope; that's the cover! It's made out of lightweight cardboard, so I guess I can paint over it to fix that problem. =) Unfortunately, the pages are a little too thin to my liking.I still think it's a pretty good deal for the price (I got mine for around 5 dollars). It'll have to do for now.",2 "SKETCH PAD yOU HELPED ME SAVE A LOST SOUL IN SOMETHING THAT WAS BURIED DOWN DEEEP IN HER LIFE. tHANKS VERY MUCH.",4 "Bought it as a gift Bought as a gift for my girlfriend's little sister and she loved it! now she can draw on a legit sketch pad instead on the walls and carpet (yes, she does this)",4 "Good quality Just got this in yesterday, bought two of them for gifts. The pages are nice and thick and the spiral is sturdy. This product is worth the money.",4 "Good Sketch Book thingy This is a great product just got it today and i drew in it for about 3 hours strait! at first i didn't know if i would like the size but the book is perfect size and should be bought by who ever likes to draw! (I have only drew 1 picture and its still not complete, its of some Bleach Characters) GO BLEACH AND DRAWING!!",4 "Like any other sketchbook. I bought this for about 7 bucks with free shipping a week or so ago. Now it's cheaper but with shipping costs, it's even more expensive. I swear, the day I paid for this I went to walmart and found a similar one for 2 bucks. I bought it because why not? And when comparing them, they are virtually the same. This one has a thicker cover compared to regular ones, but that's not worth the money. This was over-priced and now it will cost you even more. Just go get one at Walmart, the paper is the same quality. I was going to return it but it was too much of a hassle.",1 "Difficult to rate so to be clear i gave this product a three star review for mainly one reason. I ordered it on June 18th, and i received it yesterday July 20th. What the freak Amazon, that is awful. The sketchbook itself is quite nice and a good little size, but for it to take 33days to get here, thats awful. Maybe (i dont remember) i didn't order it with prime at the time, but either way it said sold by amazon llc. The item, good. the service, terrible.",2 "sketch pads THE PADS ARE SERVING THE INTENDED PURPOSE,BUT I WILL NOT BE PURCHASING MINI SKETCH PADS AGAIN!!!THEY SHOULD NOT ONLY LIST MEASUREMENTS BUT ALSO PUT IN WORDS THAT THIS IS A MINI PAD NOT FULL SIZE.",2 "Sweet The Notebook in question is pretty sweet I can draw anywhere and it really helped me to further my artistic vision. I actually seem to have made my art look better and a lot more colorful which is what I needed. Plus I can take it anywhere obviously haha Good item :)",4 "high quality item The quality is excellent and will be a wonderful portfolio book.Paper is fine.Only exception is that the pages are not easily removed.",3 "Good Quality I love this book. It isn't big and awkward like some sketch books. Its good size and the paper is thick enough that nothing bleeds through ruining other pages. I will definitely buy again.",3 "Great sketchbook in a little package Great quality and made for an awesome birthday present for the budding artist in our family. My daughter wanted a sketchbook to take to school which would not take up too much room in her backpack. And this was a perfect size. Fast shipping as well (THANKS Hyatt - LOVE them Buffalo stores). The drawings have started and this book will last until she goes through the pages - very durable.",4 "Superb! This Sketch pad is great! It's not too big, not too small which is really good if you travel quite a bit and wants to have it handy. I also quite like the fact that it is a spiral note book so you don't have to worry about ruining the binding like some other sketch pads that I've had. The texture of the pages is quite nice as well and drawing on well is equally as nice. I would definitely recommend this to any artist from novice to advanced.",4 "nice little sketch pad When I purchased this sketch pad I thought it was bigger, guess I need to pay attention better lol. But I find it to be a good little sketch pad for when going out and something catches your eye you can pull this right out and draw.",4 "Wonderful sketchbook for kids I bought 3 of these for my kids to do nature sketches as part of our science. I got myself one too.These are great for that purpose. Not high quality art supplies, but decent paper, well bound and cover seems durable.",4 "Artist must have This sketch book is perfect for the doodling type of sketches. The fact that is is wire bound is a bonus. And the pages tear-out clean. The size is perfect for backpacks or bedside table drawers.",4 "Nifty Very portable, easy to draw on, and the pages come off like butter when you want to take them out.",4 "Reveiw Arrived on time. Kids like the movie. Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks",4 "can't live without them! I absolutely love these pens! I am a preschool teacher for 2 year old's and I use these pens on all our projects, fliers, potty charts and poster boards. I had a set that carried only 4 colors and I looked in every store I could think of in our area to replace them. No one carried them. I was thrilled to have found them on line and also that there were 8 colors instead of only 4. Everyone thinks that I have great handwriting, but the magic is in the pens, not me.",4 "Excellent quality I bought these pens to address my wedding invitations. I loved the rainbow of colors and the dual ends/ size. Most calligraphy pens are 2.5 mm and the small end is 2.0 mm which is perfect for addressing invitations. The colors of the pens are very vibrant so I opted to use black and just hand outline the capital letters of the names with a metallic pen to make it stand out more. I'm sure they would be great to use for a project/ poster where you wanted the lettering to stand out well.",4 "This is my second set! People always ask me to address their wedding invitations! Six years ago I purchased the small set because it had the red I needed to do some invitations. The color matched perfectly with the invite. I have used that set of pens for 6 years to do thank you cards (I am a teacher) and when I was asked to do invites, I used them again. They have been used frequently, and I think I only ran out of the black before reordering. There are two tips, a large and a small on each pen. They are easily managed whether you use them for calligraphy or just to write beautifully with pens that don't run or smudge. The large point is good for larger writing on poster boards or art projects. I just purchased the larger set because our 4 adult children have begun to get married and here I am doing invites again. They are wonderful and the colors are great!",4 "Calligraphy Pens I received the pens in a timely manner, but one of the 12 would not work. It had dried out.",2 "Works Well, good value Dual tip, one fine one thicker for Calligraphy. They write well for on the go and are disposable. Not quite as good as the single tip speedball but decent.",3 "Different ways of doing. I usually could find this product in Mexico and in several paper stores in the USA. It is a nice surprise to find out that you have them.I use them for all my personal notes and graphic work, not necessarily a Calligraphy work. I love them.",3 "Pens are an Awesome Product They help even my awful, ordinary handwriting to look more formal and neat in my scrapbooks!",4 "Wonderful acrylic frames These frames are wonderful. I have them all over the fridge as well as on our deep freezer to show off all of the family. There were many more frames in the package than I thought there would be.",2 "Best Gel Pens! This set of gel pens is just what I was looking for. The colors all show up vividly on black paper as well as other colored paper. They are much better than the gel pens available at my local office supply stores. I also purchased the Yasutomo & Co. Gel Xtreme Pens set of pastel colors and am not disapointed. Both sets are perfect. I would not hesitate to purchase either set again.",4 "Flowy ink I like this set of pens because the ink flows very smoothly. Unfortunately, I happened to get a silver pen that sometimes chokes. All in all, the tips are .7mm and they are quite thick.If you're looking for a shimmery type of glittery gel pen, this is not it (i recommend sakura gelly roll pens instead). This set is rather metallic in color.Good for decorating cards or signing yearbooks. Ink doesn't dry instantly, however, so it might smudge.",4 "Finally, a gel pen that actually WORKS on black paper! I can't even tell you how many pens I've gone through trying to find a pen that not only writes well, but shows up on black paper. My mother (for some unknown reason) bought several packages of black notebook paper, and notebooks -- by several, assume I'm completely understating the obvious - I have half a shelf full of unused black paper!! After which, she discovered she couldn't find a single set of gel pens that worked, and the paper just sat in her basement for the last several years. While cleaning out her basement, she ended up giving the whole lot of them to me and my daughter (who is a pre-teenager and thinks black paper is the ""coolest thing ever"" at the moment..) But ... turns out, I went through at least twenty different brands of store-bought gel pens with no luck on ones that wrote well, and actually showed up on the paper enough to be readable. After searching online through reviews and blogs, I finally decided I was going to have to try sending away for these.. and was THRILLED to find that they work. Not only are they clearly readable on the black paper, but they roll easily, don't clog or skip, and are easy to write with. We will definitely be buying more of these!",4 "Gel Pens These gel pens are a great addition to any art work you do. I have ordered them numerous times and will continue to do so.",4 "great quality metallic pens I had read a review that these were the best metallic pens and they absolutely are. Great for writing on black paper too!",3 "Soft metallic colours Really like these pens - smooth flow and easy to write. Love the pens overall - especially the grey (silver) writes really well on darker coloured papers. The purple writes a bit fainter on white paper - than what the pen colour looks like from the outisde but I haven't yet tried it on black or a darker paper. Overall writes well - broad ink flow makes it great to write captions on photos / cards and scrapbooks. Personally I prefer a finer tip point for paragraph journalling with a lot of text. So I use these for captions and another set of fine tip pens for the loads of text underneath :-)",4 "great pens! These gel pens really work well, particularly on dark paper which is the reason we got them. Someone got my son some very dark stationary & his regular arsenal of pens wasn't working when he wanted to write thank you notes or letters to his friends. I picked this gel pen pack because I thought the metallic pens & the blues wouldn't be too girly for him & they aren't- he really likes them, particularly the silver & copper colors (& of course the blues). They write smoothly & show up well. I'd definitely recommend them if you have dark paper you need to write on.",4 "Yasutomo Gel Xtreme...Love These Gel Pens! These are also some of the best quality gel pens around...always smooth writing and drawing with a lot of options for all kinds of paper crafts. I love these as well as the Sakura Gelly Roll brand. Enjoy!!",4 "I LOVE these! I make and sell ACEO's over on Etsy under the shop name Davs, so you can see samples of these gel pens at work if you like. But I love them. They are smooth, go over any surface and last long!",4 "Thanks so much! Sorry, I didn't write when I got these. But I wanted to say that I am very pleased with these pens. Very fast delivery!",4 "Smooth These pens arrived quickly and make smooth, clean lines. The colors are great! They are a fun addition to my collection of pens and pencils for art.",4 "AWESOME!! THESE PENS ARE THE BEST!! The Gelly Roll pens are the BEST!! I have bought all the Gelly Roll pens and use them daily!! I LOVE all the Gelly Roll pens!!",4 "Beautiful pens I did notice they smudge if you don't let them dry but other than that it works perfectly. Thanks so much!",4 "very nice metallic colors ,smooth ,no leak very good buy for a good price ,also good for high lighting .good brand .",4 "Pens What can I say? the are pens that are metalic and the colors are very pretty. four more mords and one more.",3 "Love these pens I love these pens. They are wonderful. They write very well and look beautiful. I highly recommend them to anyone who likes to color. The delivery of the item was very prompt. Wonderful service from the seller.",4 "wonderful pens These pens are absolutely wonderful they right smooth and vivid they are not only good for writing on white or black paper they are great for art projects as well the ink doesnt streak like most metallics they actually fill in almost as well as paint pens for coloring and such and they come in a nice convenant case.",4 "Great, Easy, Well priced! i think that the Gel Xtreme pens that i bought were a great buy!they arrived right on time, they work very well, and they came with the INK full, instead of half way.they do smear a little but i personally am fine with that.the colors are very pretty and bright.i think that if you need pens and you dont want to spend THAT MUCH on them these are the pens for you, they are $1.00 a piece, ($8.00 in all...at least with my buy) but they work amazingly. they put off just the right amount of INK.also the little package that they come in, is awesome. i kept it and store them in it, because it has individual slots for the pens.if you decide to buy these pens i hope that you love them, because i did",4 "Very nice glitter and coverage I use these pens in a KNK Zing.[...]They do a fabulous job creating detail and adding accents to cut images, pages and banners",4 "Pebble inc. Stencils This is a great assortment of stencils they are really easy to use with colored pencils, markers and chalk. I just got this and have already used it many times as little page accents.",4 "FUN These are so much fun. I had to get the other sets.. Easy to clean I just wipe off with a baby wipe.",4 "Don't buy reeves oil pastels! This is a classic case of the axiom, ""you get what you pay for"". These are the cheapest oil pastels on the shelf because they are the lowest quality. There is not nearly enough oil in them and them come off looking like kindergarten crayons. They won't adhere the paper properly, they won't smudge or even out, and are far messier than any other oil pastels I've ever used. Spend a few more bucks on a better set, you won't be sorry. As for the ones I bought, they're going to the salvation army donation box at earliest opportunity.",0 "dont waist your money very badly machined dont waist your money very badly machined didnt fit shaft of motor had to file in order to fit on shaft then it is not machined to be true everything is out so it vibrates and wobbles very cheaply made",0 "good The product came on time and was as expected. It worked very well for the intended purpose which was to turn a bench grinder into a buffing wheel.",4 "May not work ... beware. This product has an ID of 5/8"" as advertized. It cannot be used on a 5/8"" arbor, because you can't fit it to the arbor with an OD of 5/8"". Ideally, this product's ID should be a 1/1000"" larger, perhaps, to work on a 5/8"" arbor.This caution should be included in Amazon's description of the product.",1 "decent rings got these rings because i have more keys than the key maker, including a lot that are single copies that i need to lend to people for various reasons. i had planned to put one key to a ring and put them on a big clip or something similar. these rings worked fine for smaller keys, but anything that was a little thicker caused the rings to stretch and then not return to the original shape. i still have a bunch left, and learned my lesson, will pay a bit more for nicer ones next time.",2 "no good for keys I don't know what these rings are for, but you don't want to try to put keys on them. When opened enough to work over the hole in a key (ie 3-4 mm), they end up sprung -- the layers don't spring back together but stay ~1 mm apart. I should have waited for local my hardware store to get the small rings back in stock ...",1 "Key Ring has Flawed Functionality - Do Not Buy. This review relates to the product named ""50 Steel Split Rings Key Chain Connector Parts 20mm"", sold by FindingKing.I should have taken note of the review by Brian Hughes dated June 10, 2010. I had the same experience as Brian.The metal quality lacks sufficient tensile strength for its intended use.Once a key has been put on a ring, the ring is permanently deformed.Exactly as Brain Hughes stated ""... they end up sprung -- the layers don't spring back together ..."".At any price this product is defective. Amazon should delete this product from its website. Why does Amazon allow this defective product to stay on its website for 18 months?",0 "Office Depot's defective punch This poorly manufactured product, imported from China, is nearly useless. I bought one over a year ago and had to throw it away since the punch and hole weren't properly aligned. Then I took a chance on a second one lately since that's usually the only punch most local stores carry around here. An unfortunate choice: the second punch had the same misalignment problem & couldn't cut a round hole in even one sheet of paper; it cut a partial hole, which got caught in the metal reservoir and caused the paper to rip. Office Depot needs to get a better manufacturer, perhaps in the US!",0 "Great sewing box I bought a Sidekick (locally, and paid twice this price at a chain craft store) to take fabric and sewing notions to a quilting workshop. Made a great chair-side storage unit. The deep base worked well for storing folded fabrics. I used the removable tray to hold items I needed beside my machine (scissors, pins, etc.). The lid has a hinged U-shaped storage compartment to hold more small items. I like the small footprint of the Sidekick and actually bought two more after my workshop. It's sturdy and rugged (as all Art Bin products seem to be.",4 "Using it for something else I bought this because I was looking for something to store all my nail polish (and other manicure tools) and it works AWESOME! I had a hard time finding something to put them all in that I could close and semi lock to keep my kids out of them. I am so happy with this product for that use. It holds probably 50 bottles. It is very spacious and I love the different compartments. This is great for storing more than just sewing products! :)",4 "great sewing tote i just love this sewing tote. it really holds alot of items and there are three places to put things so i dont have to dig and dig for my things. i have a smaller one also that is also great. this is great for holding everything i need for one project. or i just change it around to put my doll clothes making supplies. it doesnt take up alot of room on my sewing table. its easy to open and i can see in to see what is there. its not transparent, which is the only thing i might have changed about it. but it is translucent and nice and sturdy.i looked and looked for it in stores and never saw anything i liked better. i'm really enjoying it and can recomend it to anyone.",4 "Beautifully finished maple and clever design - an ultra portable, lightweight ballerina! Beautifully finished maple and clever neat collapsible design that operates well - ultra portable - lightweight. Strap however is not leather but a stapled on PVC strap.The only complaint is that it is a ballerina and does the (quite) occassional split if you happen to have something heavy on it - eg a framed painting.This possibly would not happen when painting with a light canvass board but if you are thinking of using it as a display tripod in your living area when not in use as an easel then this may not be so suitable unless you find a way to tie the legs together to prevent them splitting.Ideal for the outdoor field painter.",3 "gotta love its looks There's only one complaint about this easel. The wooden sections that hold the tablets are only about 5 inches apart. Other than that, it's portable, beautiful, sturdy, and an addition to my living room while being handy for drawing.",3 "Great easel! Great little, portable easel!. I'm using this mainly for display within my home. It's a great quality easel... compact, yet seems very sturdy.",4 "Very comfortable, not for heavy duty pushing I am a quilter and have a collection of thimbles. This review presents the comparison of the thimbles along with images of how they fit.Clover Open Sided Thimble is made out of soft leather and is very comfortable. It has an opening at the tip, so if you have long nails they can poke through the opening. I like this thimble for comfort, but if I am working with something that requires to push through very hard this is not the best option because it is soft and something with a metal works better.I am attaching comparison and pictures of the thimbles in my collection. In one image you can see the thimbles by themselves, and in another picture of how they fit on my fingers. The numbers in the images correspond to the numbers below.1. Leather thimble with a metal plate (marked #1 in the photos) is my favorite, most versatile thimble. Because it is leather it become shaped to your finger and gets more and more comfortable with use. The metal plate on the tip allows to push through and not hurt your finger. It does not have an opening at the top, so it may not work for those who have long nails.2. All leather thimble (the thimble in this listing) (marked #2 in the photos) is extremely comfortable, but because it has no metal parts it provides less protection. I often use it as a second thimble on the hand to protect another finger because it does not get in a way. It has an opening at the top, so it works for those who have long nails.3. Strip thimbles (marked #3 in the photos) turned out not to be very useful. The leather itself can be penetrated by the needle, the pink plastic insert does protect the finger. However the string that holds thimble together on the back broke very quickly. I was able to repair them by stitching them together on the back to replace the string that broke. As you see from the photo they don't cover the very tip of the finger, so they did not work well for me.4. Plastic thimble provides good protection, but hard plastic makes it a bit hard to work with. So I usually put it on only when my needle is stuck and needs an extra push. It has an opening at the top, so it would work for someone with long nails.5. Thimble #5 is a thimble I made myself out of band-aid wrapped around my finger. I needed to protect my thumb, and my home made thimble worked best. If you have hard time finding a good thimble, give it a try making it yourself out of Nexcare bandages. They seem to hold the shape well, and I could put my home-made thimble on and off, so I could re-use.6. Thimble #6 was a thumb thimble I bought, but I found that it got in the way because it was a bit too long and made my hands less agile. It has no opening at the top, so it might not work for people with long nails.So if you have to buy one thimble I would go with leather thimble with a metal plate (#1 in the photo).Ali Julia review",3 "Clover Metal Open sided thimble Wasn't sure how well I would like this but was very eased. This is definitely my favorite thimble now. I definitely would recommend this thimble and seller to others.",4 "Perfect! This is the perfect thimble for me and I am so glad to have found it. I hate the closed end ones and the leather ones just aren't strong enough, I have been stuck several times using them. Good service, great thimble!Jody",4 "Best Thimbles I ordered this one because I keep losing the one I already have. It is adjustable for your finger and the open top allows your finger nail to hang out and not be in the way. A must!",4 "quilter's helper This item is perfect for the person whose finger apparently isn't a ""standard"" size. Mine seems to be between the numbered size thimbles. This is adjustable. Also, works very well for those who have long fingernails that don't fit in a standard thimble. They last well and are worth the extra money.",4 "Very cute! This book was chosen because it contains patterns to fit larger dogs as well as small ones. My mother is very happy with it.",4 "Cute, quick to make sweater! Great patterns, easy to follow size changes, and so easy to make up they invite all sorts of imaginative invention. I have 3 little dogs - a chihuahua, 'morkie', and shih tzu. Made 9 sweaters from these patterns - they are gorgeous sweaters and the pups look adorable in them.",4 "Dog sweaters demystified! This book is a must for anyone who crochets dog sweaters. This book has an easy to follow formula essentially demystifying the process! I don't know how my dogs managed without this book for so long.There is also knitting patterns for those smart enough to be able to knit.I initially bought this because there was a Dachshund sweater on the front; I have a Chi-weenie, and these dogs are hard to fit since they have small necks, a wide chest and very long backs. This book gives you a way to make a great fitting sweater for all dogs, from the very small to the very large. I have some of each having 8 rescued (formerly stray) dogs.",4 "Dog Sweater Making When I placed the order, I thought I as buying a dog sweater not a book on making sweaters. As far as patterns to make sweaters the book isn't very useful. I will be more careful in the future when I order something online.",0 "oops They will barely drill wood. I bought these as they came in hex mounts. Hex mounts make it nice for a keyless chuck drill. Then I noticed a bit slipping around inside the hex mount. Then I noticed another bit that got all twisted up like it had be made out of solder. Ah, these things happen.",0 "enkaustic wax supplies I've bought various waxes, supplies and equipment from this company for enkaustic painting. Everything I've purchased here, including the microcrystalline wax, has been premium grade. They may not be the cheapest suppliers but their prices are close; shipping is reliable, and the customer reps are friendly.",4 "encaustic material It works very well for my intended use--paper. By varying the amount of damar resin it allows the flexibility needed for mounting in a frame.",4 "Good Basic Tool This is a very basic, useable but limited, wire drawing tool which can be used to reduce size of wires or chains (annealed, of course). This plate, however, is simply drilled from both sides, therefore creating a taper from both sides. But the taper is not polished nor shaped at all, and the results will be rather limited and the surface very scratchy. Since I did NOT purchase this draw plate to pull wires, but to use for putting a head on when making rivets, it will be fine for that.A good quality draw plate will be well tapered and have highly polished inside surfaces where the wire will be pulled through; this one is not at all like that. But you would pay about 10 times the price for a 50 hole draw plate of that quality, and quite a bit more for hard, long wearing carbide inserts.The drawback of the carbide inserts as compared to tool steel is that carbide is so much harder that it can be fractured if struck or even if the draw plate were dropped (under the ""right"" circumstances). And carbide can only be polished using diamond powders, while tool steels can be re-polished using the standard polishing media, so small scratches can be polished out if they occur in tool steel drawing die. And I have scratched carbide drawing dies, so it can happen.The bottom line is that this draw plate may do for a starter; but you should consider something a bit better if you plan to use it for drawing wires or chains.",2 "KSS This is a verry good tool to have when you need to draw wire for jewelery makeing",4 "Jewellers Drawplate This is an item mainly for jewelers. Don't get this if you are trying Viking Knit. Good product, quick delivery",4 "Eleanor Does It Again Eleanor meets Sue in one of the most delightful of her quilting how-to books. If you're familiar with Ms. Burns' books and/or videos, you know that she's getting better with almost every volume...clearer instructions, more detailed illlustrations, and enticing photos of the finished projects. An added treat in her Sunbonnet Sue volume is the clever series of illustrations featuring the famous little faceless lass engaging in the various steps in quilt-making (Sue earnestly plugging away at the sewing machine, etc.) This would be an excellent addition to a quilting library, and even a great first-time quilt project. Thanks to Eleanor's consistently excellent instructions, you'll be able to follow along with no difficulty...and even a chuckle or two.",4 "Great Sunbonnet Sue Book I bought this book for myself because of Eleanor Burns. Her books are so easy to understand. The book is in black and white with some color photos of Sue & Sam. You get directions for a wall hanging (18 X 32 1/2) all the way up to a double coverlet (76 X 89). This book tells you how to make the patterns using an interfacing you have to trace the pattern onto. I have gone to Eleanors website and bought the preprinted fusible interfacing. Makes it much quicker and easier IMO. This book reminds me of the quilts my grandmother used to make. A little old fashioned, but you can change how the Sue's and Sam's look by using different material and things like lace, buttons, ribbons, and rickrack. The book does come with a pattern for Sue & Sam and a kite & tie.",4 "Eleanor Burns Does it Right Again Once again Eleanor Burns has written an easy to use and easy to understand booklet. This time Sunbonnet Sue and Sam are so cute and this method makes it fun to do handwork again. You can apply this method to other applique work and that makes me want to get out my needles again!",4 "Fun quilt to make! I like the book. I don't agree that anyone can make this quilt in a day. I'm going to make this quilt for my granddaughters at a later date (one is 15 months old and the other one will be born in April of 2013), and they both have baby quilts which I made for them.",3 "Quilt in a Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day I new at quilting and Quilt ina Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day by Eleanor Burns gave the most and easiest instructions for making a simple quilt for a beginner that I have found so far. Quilt in a Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt gives all the information that includes picking out co-ordinating color schemes, how to make templates and how to use them on the fabric in the most economical way, little templates were included for the excessories and information on the embroidery stiitches suggested for the peices made, and sewing instructions if you are unfamiliar with using a sewing machine. If you follow the ""Quilt in a Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits in a Day and you are a beginner you may not be done with your quilt in a day but you will have a quilt when you follow the instructions and get to the last page of this booklet.Quilt In A Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a DayQuilt In A Day Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day",4 "can not get enough of this book I made my first quilt using this book, and it gave me the confidence to make more quilts. The books employs a wonderfully simple way to create first-rate appliques. I have since used this method for other quilts, which is incredibly helpful because I have severe rheumatoid arthritis.I've made this quilt a couple more times, and love doing variations on ms. Burns' sunbonnet sue patterns. The creator of sunbonnet sue, Bertha Corbett, believed that a face need not be shown in order for a character to convey emotion. Playing with the pattern pieces in this book, as well as adding store bought appliques such as flowers and butterflies, takes ms. Corbett's concept and ms. Burns' book to a really unique and personalized level.Happy quilting. May the sunbunnets live forever.",4 "Who doesn't like Eleanor Burns A very good book on making a Sunbonnet Sue quilt. I also bought the video. I read through it , but have not made the quilt yet. I know it will be easy with Eleanor's instructions",4 "Sunbonnet Sue Quilt In a Day It was a great book. I have crocheted Sunbonnet Sue but never a quilt. I had not ever made a quilt before. The book was really helpful and easy to follow directions. Would recommend to you even if you have never done a quilt before.",4 "sunbonnet sue book Very Satisified, the pattern book was exactly what I was looking for, exaclty as the description said, was in terrific shape and it arrived in a satisifactory time,",4 "Playing paper dolls I love this book. Easy to follow instructions. I made a quilt in a week. The quilt just makes you want to smile. Making it was like playing paper dolls. I would recommend this book to any quilter.",4 "Sunbonnet Sue This book came on time in the mail in good conditions as it was described when I placed the order.",3 "Great Bargain When the bidding on e-bay went sky high for the same item, I was pleased to find it at Amazon for a reasonable price.The book is in super condition and I am very happy",4 "Very pleased with Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day I was so very pleased with Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day. I received it in less time than was listed in the order and it was in very good condition. I was happy to get the booklet; I look forward to purchasing more books from Amazon.",4 "Good Deal, but a little disapointed. The package came fast with prime shipping. Overall it's a pretty good product. I think I was a little disappointed because I purchased it trying to replace a roll that had just run out. I didn't know where (or what brand) the last roll came from so I was hoping it was the same. However, this one was less white than the one I hoped it would be (though I should have expected since it's 10% recycled). Just don't expect bright white like copy paper. Also, this one is 40lbs and is a little thinner than the one I had before (I'm guessing that one was 50lbs).Another thing that bugged me a little was that the first (outer edge) 30 feet or so, the edges were not perfectly aligned with the rest of the roll causing some crinkling (only on the very edge). Also, since it barely fit in it's packaging, there were a few dents in the roll that will show on the paper that is close to the very outer part of the roll (caused probably during shipping).Otherwise it's pretty good. I'd buy again. But if you want bright white and thick, you might want to look elsewhere.I'll upload pictures soon.",3 "Fantastic roll for art table Bought this for an art/ train table my husband made for our children. The space for the length of the paper was a little over 36"", so we figured this 36"" roll was going to fit perfectly, but it was a little long, so there we were on Christmas Eve putting the roll of paper through the table saw (taking off about 3"" for safety, and to leave plenty of room for fit). My husband then sanded it smooth on that end. (Next time we'll opt for a shorter length!) The paper is a great weight for pencils, crayons, markers, and paint.",4 "Right product, great price My need was for a relatively inexpensive but sturdy white paper of consistent caliber from which to derive handmade shooting targets. This is exactly what was wanted; price was excellent; shipping was prompt. Caution: It's heavy and clumsy to handle, so your carrier may have had a surprise uh-oh; be sure to inspect for shipping damage (though mine had been damaged externally, the roll turned out to be OK.)",4 "Kraft paper Product is exactly as described. Arrived double boxed to prevent damage to the roll. I use it for picnic table covering. Put it out with a box of crayons and kids love it as well as the adults. Also makes great wrapping paper. A bit awkward to unroll without a stand/cutter as it is quite heavy.",4 "Excellent Paper! As described, 40lb, big roll, not cheap paper, compare with printer paper but with big size.Very happy with the purchase, my kids enjoy drawing/wring on this!Will buy again when running out!",4 "Great paper for Art Studio Attached this to wall in my Art Studio along with a roll holder to use. The roll is mounted just at the height of my work table and I can run out whatever length I need, cut it off and recycle after I am done with the project. Works great. Can draw on and does not leak thru to the work surface below.",4 "Exactly what you'd expect Great price, fast shipping, and exactly as described. This is light to medium weight paper; if you were to wrap a package in it, the paper would be slightly translucent. Heavy enough to draw on, but perhaps not to paint on.",4 "Big roll of paper Price on this roll of paper was fabulous! Got it quickly and it is perfect for what we needed. Paper is strong and sharpie markers DO NOT Bleed through.",4 "Great deal Ordering this large item might be expensive, but I have prime shipping. It made it worth it!",4 "Does not fit in all plotters. Just tried this printer in my school's plotter and it appears the rod wont go in and it's not really a 40lb. roll, but 40 pounds of cheap paper.",0 "Does the job Cuts wax perfectly out of the box. nice wooden feel and seems to be of high quality and long lasting.",4 "Perfect! I had been searching for the perfect bone beads for my dreamcatchers and these immediately caught my eye. Exactly as advertised. Wonderful, creative assortment. Great value. Super fast shipping. Would totally purchase again.",4 "Beautiful beads I bought these beads to make bracelets. I was very impressed by the quality of the beads. None are chipped or broken. The colors are beautiful and the designs amazing. This is the second time I have bought them and when I get close to using these up I am sure I will be placing another order.",4 "Doesn't Fit I bought the lapidary kit, which came in a very impressive box, but was not, itself, very impressive.I never got a chance to use any of the wheels as they were too small for the dremel bit. When Icompared them to the wheels, etc., that came with the dremel, their shaft was approximately one-halfthe diameter of the original dremel shafts. In fact, I bent one by using it in putting in a new shaft.I think they may be fine if the shaft fit, but I cannot be sure since I cannot use them to find out.",1 "Nice Selection This is a nice set of different size hairsprings for someone who works on clocks. They appear to be of decent quality.",3 "Do not buy Took about two weeks to receive and once they arrived they were scratched and flemsy. Also, I ordered another pair from the same poeple, the black tweezers, and they were rusted.",0 "Great hole puncher Not much to say about this product. It does what it is supposed. Cuts through 30 sheets - leaves clean holes. It's easy to line up your next stack for a consistent punch.",4 "3 hole punch As a middle school teacher I am a frequent user of the 3 hole punch. Previous 3-hole punches have not held up to the use. This punch works well - seems very durable and it punches several papers at once.",4 "For really thick fabric or thick leather I bought this kit in the hopes that the knurled sides of the attachment tool would give my fingers purchase on the tool to set the snaps. Most kits just have a straight rod which can be hard to hold.I found that what I thought was a knurled rod was instead two pieces, a setting rod inside a a knurled sleeve. That's good, I thought. Unfortunately, I found that the sleeve assembly limits the striking depth (the travel) of the setting rod, preventing the setting tool to go down far enough into the snap assembly to firmly set the snap or mushroom the snap post - the tool bottoms out in the sleeve if the fabric is not thick enough. Also, the business end of the tool is smoothly conical, which though it mushrooms the hollow snap post, it does not allow one to mash or mushroom the post widely enough on regular material -- again, this is probably a function of the tool being designed for thicker fabric or leather. Remember that there are I believe two lengths of snap posts available, a long and a short. Be sure to use the correct length for your application, which may entail some trial and error. Remember you can always drill out any snap you have messed up, but it's a bother.I found that another setting tool of the simple rod type that I purchased with another kit works better for regular snap applications. The setting end is not simply conical, but has a hexagonal cone shape which aids in mushrooming the snap post down.I gave this product two stars because it probably works fine with thick fabric, such as the multilayer corner of a canvas cover, and it's a good idea, but only two stars because it is not a general purpose snap tool.I have come to the conclusion that for serious snap work one should purchase a snap setting tool that looks like a C-clamp and costs about $30.00; however, I am not a serious user, so I'll stay with the one-piece rod and suffer.",1 "Good enough for the price. I purchased this kit and the 6 snap refill kit for a small project (I needed 10).After getting about five snaps on, I noticed the tool was deforming. Instead of neatly flaring the insert, it was smashing it. The more I did, the worse the tool got.I was able to finish the 10 snaps, but I wouldnt use this tool for many more.If you want something you can use over and over, spend more money and get something that can take repeated use. If, like me, you wanted something cheap that you can use for one project, this kit is for you. Just don't expect to get more than ~10 snaps out of the tool.",2 "Simple, inexpensive, easy. It took me about 20 seconds to learn how to use this thing, and less than 2 minutes later I had my duffle bags repaired. I put in enough to snap two painters' tarps together the next day. On a cost-per-usefulness basis, one of the best deals I've made. FWIW, a 4"" section of a 2x4 makes a handy raised base for hammering on.",4 "snaps are for heavy fabric Snaps are for a heavy fabric. Tried it on a thin fabric and just tore it apart when trying to separate the snaps. After a somewhat labor intensive installation, I was disappointed to ruin the clothing.",2 "A quick fix solution for your boat canvas repair needs Simple, yet effective tools and quality snap materials that allowed me to quickly replace broken snaps on my boat's camper top canvas. It is an essential in any boater's onboard tool kit.",4 "Product not as pictured. Mine came with a smooth, un-knurled holder shaft (the part you hold & use to press the top snap part into position. Using my old Tandy snap part, (because the supplied backs were too short!) was a challange indeed. The tool nest (round buck you hammer into) was poorly machined too. Nothing good to report here...Sorry.This is bare minimum, disappointing product. They cut corners on the knurling, the snaps, the nest, and should be ashamed! Hey General, try your own tool out, then tell us how well it works. (I hate having to leave reviews like this one.)",1 "GREAT PRODUCT! ITEM AS DESCRIBED - SMOOTH TRANSACTION - AN ASSET TO AMAZON! - A+SAVED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF HIP BOOTS BY BEING ABLE TO REPLACE ARUSTED OUT SNAP FASTENER! VERY EASY TO USE - WORKED GREAT!",4 "Not that good I bought this kit to do some repairs on my boat cover, well they are cheap and did't really work to good, I suppose if you use them on some other type of material they would be fine, the shaft when you try to assemble the snap fastener just kind of compressed instead of spreading out and down thus making the shaft even shorter.",2 "Works as advertised A simple, straightforward tool that I have used a couple of times now to attach snaps with no problems whatsoever.",4 "Hated this thing Directions were suspect at best, did not work for me at all, and overall I kind of watching to smash my head in after trying to use this thing.",1 "It's a SNAP! I went to my local craft store-- one of those chain stores that start with an ""M"", to pick up a couple of snaps I wanted to use that same day. I found the snaps but I couldn't find the tool to install them-- at least nothing in my price range. I needed something I will probably only use once. Amazon came to the rescue, this tool was PERFECT--it was very inexpensive and worked great.",4 "Beware contains lead, not good for light fabrics. Per package contains <5% lead - but there's still lead which can cause birth defects. Also it's not good on light weight fabrics as the snaps are pretty robust.",1 "so far, so good I've used these on tarps and canvas travel bags, and they're holding up so far, although they've only experienced mild abuse. They were easy to put in, and aren't expensive to replace, in any case.",4 "Great Snaps! These snaps were perfect for a sturdy animal bed cover for a shelter. Easy to install and worked great. Highly recommended.",4 "Good product This is a good product, but not good for med-thick leather applications. Quality product though. Pretty clear instructions. Not much else to say.",3 "Little on size, big on power I have owned several of these for many years now. They are THE BEST pocket-size magnifier I have ever used. The image is clear and truely magnified. The design is very practical, ensuring a great look every time. Place the longest point of the clear plastic edge on the item you wish to view Or place it on the table if your item is very small. (The picture show it sitting flat on the clear plastc--you will want to raise the shorter side off of the table) Put your eye right on the eyepiece. Couldn't be easier and with 20x magnification, you will be pleased with the results! We use it out in the field to examine rocks, small insects, and to help give a positive I.D. for the monarch butterfly eggs on milkweed.",4 "Best little magnifier there is for the price I first bought these magnifiers at a large flea market in Fla. years ago and gave them as gifts to children and adults alike. They're amazing! I always like to keep extras around the house for my sewing and crafts. Not sure if that sewing machine needle has dulled, this magnifier will tell you. Checking out splinters in skin is much easier also. I just pray they never quit making them.",4 "satisfaction with product purchased: Jewelers Glass I enjoyed the product I purchased however I would have thought ""FindingKing"" would have let the customer when purchasing the 4x Clip-On Eyeglass Loupe Jewelers Spectacle Magnifier know that there are seveal different magnifications that could have been purchased when I initially made my choice. I do need a higher magnification Eyeglass Loupe Jewelers Spectacle Magnifier than the one I purchased and I have a choice to make; keep the one or will I have to purchase another one which I could have done in the begining. So I am losing out on money having to purchase another Eyeglass Loupe Jewelers Spectacle Magnifier, which I would have rather known in the begining that I could have purchased a higher magnification glass. Thank you for taking the time out to listen to my complaint. The product as it is I have no problems with only the availablitity of other options. Aagain, thank you.",3 "The best diet program ever!!!! I am 5 feet 5 inches weighing 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 159 pounds and I am only 19 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds. So go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "The best diet program ever!!!! I am 5 feet 5 inches weighing 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 166 pounds and I am only 23 pounds away from my goal of 143 pounds. So go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "The best diet program ever!!!! I am 5 feet 5 inches weighing 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 171 pounds and I am only 31 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds. So go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "The best diet program ever!!!! I am 5 feet 5 inches and weighed 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 171 pounds and I am only 31 pounds away from my goal of 140 pounds. So go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "The best diet program ever!!!! I was 5 feet 5 inches weighing 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 189 pounds and I am only 44 pounds away from my goal of 145 pounds. So go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "No 'customer support'! Having lost 3+ pounds by end of week 2, I thought I was on my way to good health and proper nutrition, but problems began to arise and there was no 'customer support' to contact! Finding myself very weak, having occassional bouts of forgetfulness and confusion, I must have been getting low blood sugar. (The assigned calorie card for my profile must not have enough calories for me personally to function on). I have since increased to the next higher calorie card, hoping it might still allow me to lose the weight, yet afraid to stay on the diet, fearing reccurence of the unusual, scary symptoms! A phone number with an on-call dietician is needed in case of problems to make this a workable program.",1 "No 'customer support'! Having lost 3+ pounds by end of week 2, I thought I was on my way to good health and proper nutrition, but problems began to arise and there was no 'customer support' to contact! Finding myself very weak, having occassional bouts of forgetfulness and confusion, I must have been getting low blood sugar. (The assigned calorie card for my profile must not have enough calories for me personally to function on). I have since increased to the next higher calorie card, hoping it might still allow me to lose the weight, yet afraid to stay on the diet, fearing reccurence of the unusual, scary symptoms! A phone number with an on-call dietician is needed in case of problems to make this a workable program.",1 "RICHARD SIMMNS FOOD MOVER I WAS VERY PLEASE WITH THIS PROGRAM,I USED THIS PROGRAM AFTER I BEGAN TO GAIN WEIGHT AND ONLY AFTER 4 WEEKS I HAD A WONDERFUL RESULT. THE KEY IS STAYING WITH THE PROGRAM, YOU CAN TAKE IT OUT TO DINNER AND EAT AT FAST CHAIN FOOD PLACES ITS SIMPLY THE BEST. PS I LOST 35 LBS YEAHIM SO HAPPY AND THE PROGRAM IS EASY TO FOLLOW...",4 "it's about time I have tried "everything" in order to lose weight. What I like about the Food Mover is that it is a lifestyle not diet. I began with the Food Mover on January 19, 2003. The first week I lost nine and one half pounds, the second week one and one half pounds and the third week two pounds, but more important it feels right. I believe another important key is being ready "emotionally/mentally" to begin a new lifestyle. The Food Mover is easy, self expanatory and flexible.",4 "The best diet program ever!!!! I am 5 feet 5 inches weighing 300 hundred pounds in 2000. Until, I discovered the foodmover and it has changed my life forever. I saw the foodmover in 2001 and I purchased it right before christmas at Target and began using it on January 7, 2002. In one year I lost 94 pounds. Now I am 146 pounds and I reached my goal. I am maintaining my weight loss by following the program, so go and make a difference in your life with this easy to use product that allows you to eat real food at home and at restuarants.",4 "This is great I bought this because my friend bought it and it worked. It also worked for me and I bought off the clearence shelf. The little tabs do tend to get stuck or not stay up.",4 "Unfair reviews I have nothing against this product, but SIX of these 14 reviews are BY THE SAME PERSON. This unfairly pads the results and gives a false impression of the product, rather than providing helpful information. It's great if a customer is enthusiastic, but when s/he misuses the review system to hype a product, that's not so great.",0 "Great Set I like Richards program to keep me on track with my calorie control. This however did not come with the gold foodmover pictured it came with the grey one. I did buy it looking forward to receiving the gold one, I am going to keep because I love Richard's program. I will be passing the grey foodmover that come with this to a friend.",3 "Mixed Bag I was generously sent two of these food movers when I ordered one. However, the catch on one I found too difficult to open. The second unit had a working catch, but the windows to put down after having eaten a particular food portion were so loose that they would not stay in the up position. Thus, I could never tell how many portions I had already fulfilled for the day because every time I opened it, I never knew where the windows would be!!! I guess I'll have to food journal after all!!!",2 "For those who like balance I was so big I couldn't excercise when I got my first food mover--used it and over 6 months lost 60 lbs, lost another 10 with not following it over the next 3 months-but remembering how the balance was. That was about 5 years ago, due to some major lifestyle upsets I have only now gained most of that back, but--the food mover is my hope, and the only thing that worked for INDEPENDENT me.",4 "Truly Amazing I started using the food mover 23 Jan 03. With exercise and the food mover, I have lost 20 pounds. It is easy to use. I recommended/bought this item for two of my friends as gifts.",4 "This works!!! It is a helpful way to lose weight. I started using mine about 1 month ago and I've lost about 5lbs. For me it helps me keep track of what I eat so I can have a well rounded diet. If you're considering buying it go on and do it!! It's well worth the money!!",4 "HORRIBLE Piece of Junk I accidentally purchased this ""sewing genie"" because I thought I was buying a ""mini-rex machine"". However, the seller wrote a note that said this ""sewing genie"" was a similar version of the mini-rex. Had I read the note carefully I wouldnt've bought this because it is a piece of garbage. In the first 15 minutes I used it, I bent two needles, busted the thread about 5 times and couldn't sew through more than 2 layers of THIN sheets. I am fairly experienced with sewing machines so I was able to mess with it and get it to work eventually after about 30 minutes. I do not recommend this machine for anyone, not even a beginner because it is terrible. It shook so much on the table that I had to get someone to hold it down for me so that the stitches weren't completely crooked. I guess you can't expect much from a $20 machine but I know that there are other $20 machines out there that are SIGNIFICANTLY better than this one. In the end, I was able to sew the sheet I needed to sew but I would've rather paid the seamstress to do it instead of this nightmare.",0 "waste of money!! I purchased this machine for basic stitching with my daughter. We were so disappointed when we could not even get one simple hemline out of it! The stitches were sometimes pretty, and sometimes they wouldn't catch the bottom thread at all, and sometimes the needle got jammed. We tried it with different tensions, and different materials, but were never completely successful. The entire process was so aggravating that my daughter declared she'd rather sew by hand!! Next time, I will spend more for something that works.",0 "More Cheapies From China So I got this machine thinking that I would have an opportunity to teach myself and my daughter some sewing machine basics. Well not even 20 minutes into a simple Halloween costume project, we managed to bend 4 needles and discover that the needle clamp is made of PLASTIC and snapped into pieces after continuous tension adjustments from needle changes. I wish I had seen the other reviews before purchasing this item, since it seams that we are all having similar problems. I never would have bought this item if I knew how bad it was going to be. Spend more on a quality machine.... You get what you pay for- cheap junk from China.",0 "This machine works This machine works once you figure out how to load the bottom bobbin correctly. It was a bit tricky at first and I wanted to give up. It's my first time using a sewing machine.This thing is not made for heavy duty sewing, but I was able to alter a pair of jeans without a hitch. Overall, I'm pleased with this product. It's cheap and it comes with plenty of thread and accessory pre-spooled bobbins. There's a foot pedal so you're hands are free to guide the fabric while sewing. It comes with an adapter, too.I enjoyed using this product. But it took time to figure out how to configure the thread & bobbin settings correctly. Not for impatient people.",3 "Excellent Service from this vendor Product was new and in excellent condition also included a hand held sewing device as a bonus. Actually was much better than I had expected, highly recommend this vendor and their products.",4 "Used to be a great product We got these for our 18 month old son in Christmas of 2009. They were great. Smaller than you might expect, but they had bright colors - worked when wet - even if dunked and were long lasting - we still have 4 of the 6 colors - although they are running out. They also cleaned so easily!So we decided it would be a great Christmas present this year (Xmas 2010). However the new set is horrible! We just opened it to start using and they clearly changed the crayons. They are slighly longer within the holders (probably due to complaints about how short they actual crayon part was) and the colors are slighly different. But those are not the issues. The issues are that the crayons do not draw on any bit of water or even damp, but dried off with a towel surface. If you do draw on a dry surface the crayons are used up super fast. What use is a longer length if they get used up 5-6 times as fast?The ""scrubber duckie"" as my son calls it, is not as good either. The back used to be textured and helped ""scrub"" off the crayons - although it wiped off with a cloth. But it was flexible so you could wring out the duck to dry. The new duck has a stiff back that does not help at all wiping away anything and also cannot be wrung dry.My son keeps asking for the ""old crayons"" even though we no longer have his favorite colors. He would rather have something tha can draw in the bath than his favorite colors.A HUGE dissapointment that they changed a wonderful product.",1 "The Best Bathtub Crayons Available These are, without a doubt, the BEST bathtub crayons available (and we've tried all brands!) The pigment is vibrant, and they even color under water. It doesn't matter if they get wet...they still work (unlike other bathtub crayons). These 'click' up to expose fresh crayon, and do NOT dissolve in water. Clean up is easy with the provided duck sponge (and when my husband is in charge of bathtime, and forgets to clean the tub, I can testify that they do, indeed, wash off without staining the tub!) I can't recommend these crayons enough to other parents...our toddler loves them and has become quite the bathtime artist. A great gift for friends too!",4 "Terrible Quality From reading reviews it seems that this used to be a good product but is no longer such.I agree that these bath crayons, as of 2012, are terrible.We received this as a gift for my daughter's second birthday. We have the Alex Toys star crayon and I thought these would be of similar quality but they were not.First, the crayons do not stay in their holders. It's a good concept if it worked but it doesn't. Once the crayons are out of their holders they break apart easily.Second, the crayons dissolve quickly. If a crayon is under water there is a plume of colored water surrounding it as it dissolves, proving how quickly these crayons dissolve.Third, the crayons barely write. They are waxy like the cheap crayons that are given with the kids' menu at restaurants.This, while not perfect, is a much better option:Alex Toys Star Crayon In The Tub",0 "Nice crayons My 20 month old son loves these crayons -- they color well, clean up easily and don't dissolve. However, the crayons keep falling out of the plastic holders. This bothers me more than it does my son.",3 "Better than Crayola Someone gave these to us when my son was 9 months old. He loved holding them and it has been fun watching him learn to ""color"" and develop his hand-eye coordination. He is now 22 months old and we've just used them up and I had to buy the Crayola tub crayons because I couldn't find these at Toys R Us. The Crayola crayons are thinner (which doesn't hold up as well to toddler abuse) and have more colors, but I like these better because they come with the ducky sponge to wash the crayon off the walls (my son loves that part, too). These crayons are a surefire way to get my son into the bathtub.",4 "Stained my tub!!! These crayons permanently STAINED the grout in between the tiles of my tub!!! The photo on the package shows the crayons being used on tile and grout... once I could not get the stains out I looked on the package and in the smallest print ever it says that it may stain grout... WHY show a picture of it being used on grout if it STAINS?!!! awful... not to mention, the crayons don't stay in their holders...",0 "My daughter Likes It Way More Than I Do My daughter recently discovered bath crayons and I was very excited to buy these for her. The good thing is that she loves them. As other reviewers have mentioned, the crayons don't stay in the holders and she had just as much fun putting them in the holders, taking them out, putting them in again, etc. as she did drawing on the bathtub. I wouldn't have minded that except for the fact that her hands are now nuclear orange, and it has been 2 days and her fingers are still stained. If they didn't stain so much, I would like this product more.",2 "Beware skin reaction!!!!!!!! Read the fine print on the box where it tells you to test for reaction on a small area of the skin. I wish we would have done that. My 2 year old daughter broke out terribly within 2 minutes in the tub with these crayons. The allergic reaction resulted in huge red areas on her skin that came in contact with the water. Those red areas had large, swollen, whitish areas in the middle that looked like blisters. We panicked and called the doctor but ultimately they went down after we washed with soap and water (clean water) and gave her children's benedryll. Our son was also in the tub and had no reaction, but we obviously give this product the lowest possible rating.",0 "Great Concept, but majorly flawed My 2 y/o daughter got these as a christmas present, and I thought they'd be an instant hit, because she loves to color. Well, she was super excited to use her new ""colors"" in the bath, and enjoyed them for 2 bath times until the crayons began to fall out of the holders and break. She was left with little nubs to color with. I understand that the manufacturer was trying to create a fun product that was easy to use, but the crayon holders are faulty, and don't do what they are supposed to. I think if the product was redesigned to work better, or just simplified so there are no holders for the crayons, it would be better.",1 "The fun never stops, til the crayon plops! Given, I can agree it's not the greatest crayon designed for the tub on the market, but we have also used the Crayola brand tub crayons, and I prefer this brand over those for several reasons.1. It will actually erase off of my walls and tub (and I don't have tile, rather a thin waterproof wallpaper type wallcovering) and a plastic type material tub (we have a mobile home).2. Even though they has been poured on, dunked, and drop 100's of times, the crayons will still have a longer lasting lifetime than the other brands.3. Though faulty packaging to hold it in (I replaced the package with a plastic drinking glass from the kitchen) and it being smaller than the crayon holder, the crayon is actually bigger than most, and doesn't disolve as easily when used, so it lasts longer in that sense as well.And yes there are cons, like the fact that it falls out. But that I can live with. What I can't is the permanent letter B on my wall because I couldn't get the Crayola brand to come off after leaving it up there for a week (we have been using the tub wall and crayons to help our daughter learn to write her letters). I never had this issue with this brand.To the reviewer who posted about teaching children to write on walls was an improper thing to do, yes you are correct. But there is also such a thing as boundaries to set with your children, and as long as they know those boundaries, parents should have no problem (my children have been using regular crayons to draw and color with since about 12 months old, and I have never had the issue of drawings on anything but what they know they are allowed to draw on). I love that I have a permanent canvas for them to draw on that can be erased, and doesn't have a space limit, so they can practice the way a child is meant to learn, starting big, and then going smaller.These have indeed been one of the best set of crayons for the tub, and I will purchase them in the future verses the other brands.Oh, and the duck sponge is useful, as well as cute.",3 "Stained Our Tub We found these VERY difficult to clean off of our porcelain tub. They are based on wax ingredients, which may be part of the difficulty. And I agree with the other reviews. There is a lot more packaging than necessary, and it hides the small amount of product. Not a good value. They were easier to clean out of our sink; our child did love drawing with them. I am guessing there are better products out there; perhaps soap crayons.",1 "Stay away These stained the grout in our tub. We tried, and tried, to ask our two kids to only draw on the tub. But, we looked away for a second and now our formerly white grout is a lovely pink.",0 "crayons keep falling out of holders I can see everyone else loves them, but I am not that thrilled. The crayons keep coming out of the holders and the crayons themselves are tiny, although the holder is a nice size. The colors are nice and vivid, though, and they do wash off easily with the duck, which is very cute. I'd give about 3.5 stars, but not 4.",2 "Spent a lot of $$$ on bathtub toys, this is the most enduring! I read the poor reviews on here. Certainly you can't fault that this is a good product just because you ""wanted more crayons"". Another said it dissolved right in her child's mouth, my child put her mouth on it just a second and she barely got a crayon mark on her lip, no residue in her mouth, but to be safe, yes, don't buy these until your child is past the age of chewing on their toys.I must say they have been the best bang for our buck when it comes to bathtub toys. We've spent probably $60 total in bathtub toys and this has been the most loved and used AND one of the cheapest to boot! We love them. We've not had a problem with crayons sliding out of their holders until they are just a stubble of a crayon left, then, yes they do fall out. The crayons are chunky so they don't just snap off when little ones use them, the scrubber duck, soft yellow on one side and harder smooth white on the other for deep scrubbing works well but the 2 different materials used to make him DO start to come apart after time---but it's just about the time the crayons are done anyhow so we bought another set.We thought these were so great we bought the bathtub markers to. THOSE were a disappointed, see my review there.",4 "Grandma's bath time fun I picked this up when I knew I'd be baby sitting my grandkids aged 2 and 8 for a long evening. We emptied and refilled the tub twice! The crayons marked on the tub and the kids easily and cleaned up easily with the duck sponge. Both ages loved this toy. I agree with other reviewers, more crayon, less holder would be better. The water in the tub looked like the brush-washer cup looks when you use water colors. No worries, we rinsed the kids off with the shower wand and all was well. I'm buying more.",3 "Overrated This product I thought would be great for m toddlera. I bought the smaller version of these and the worked great. I thought the thicker ones would be better but it turns out they charge you more (obviously for the duck) and give you fatter pens but the same amount as the smaller pens of crayon. So your paying for the duck not more crayon. Yes fatter pen but not an upgrade. The duck washer removes the crayon and tub paint well from the tub, so its a good buy for the duck! The minimal crayon amount still sucks!",0 "Any suggestions for recovering tub crayon from tub GROUT?? Can someone please tell me how to get the ""Rub a Dub Tub Crayons"" out of my grout??? I let my kids use these during bath for the 1st time today.The scrub duck that comes in pkg cleans the tiles fine, but not the grout! Please help!! My white grout appears ruined by these ""tub crayons"". Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!!",0 "No. I honestly never owned this product, but think of what it teaches our kids...that it's okay to draw on walls. I mean, what's the difference of a tub and wall to a child? Just a thought.",0 "Not the Greatest The crayons are only half the size of the holder- not such a big deal to me- the fact that they quickly fall out is. once they're out of the case, my little one can quickly break them into many pieces, get them under his nails, and to be fair has a hole heck of a lot of fun with them. You cannot get them to stay in the case. I didn't have a problem with any staining. So in a nutshell. My kid enjoyed them, but I will never purchase them again and I would only recommend them if you only want to play with them one time. After this product I bought theseStar Crayon in the Tuband they are awesome and very durable.",2 "Messy! I have been given 2 boxes of these crayons for my 3 and 5 year old sons. The boys LOVED them...I did not. They actually do stain some tubs (both of mine). The marks eventually come off with a good deal of scrubbing. The little ducky sponge helps but in my personal opinion the after clean up effort makes the fun the boys have with these crayons less than desirable.If you are looking for REAL kid fun in the tub I'd go with the Crayola color dots! The can comes with 3 different color pellets. By mixing 2 pellets into the tub water a child can see how 2 colors create a new color. Colors are vibrant and even change bubble bath bubbles to their color. MUCH easier to clean up and just as much fun.",0 "Waste of money This product has potential if the holder were redesigned. The crayons (amazingly small compared to the holder) fall out of the case all the time. My son tries to color with them, but if he tips the crayon upside down or sideways, out comes the crayon into the water. The crayon itself seems to color well but I can't recommend anything else about them. If they made a case that actually would hold the crayon and allow it to be advanced a little at a time, that would be great.",0 "Very Disappointed! I was excited to find these crayons, and saw such great reviews....perhaps I expected too much, but I could not have been more disappointed with this product, especially considering it costs so much! The packaging conceals the fact that these crayons are in a casing...""how nice"", I thought at first. I don't have to worry about the crayons ""melting"" in my daughter's hand...and ""how nice"", I thought, that it has a little ""clicky"" slide advancer thing on the side...well, the crayons themselves are only half the size of the case they are in. I didn't measure them, but I'm guessing about 2 inches. (Look for the picture of the bath crayon ""holder"" on here; see the white stub for advancing on the holder; that is where the crayon starts.) Four of the six fell out of the casing immediately; I guess they were broken at the base. So I had 4 loose crayons, which of course, my daughter held onto tightly...and broke one right on half. Hard for fat little hands to use stubs. The colors were less than vibrant, even on my white tub. My daughter is now officially stained by the crayons. I had to explain that the red, yellow and green on her neck and legs is from soap crayons, and not bruises, at her daycare this morning.I had no problem with the seller, and my daughter did like them (of course!), and they did not stain my tub. These are the only positives.They are now in the trash. I wonder if any one makes those good soap crayons I remember having as a kid?I CANNOT recommend this product.",0 "Only lasted for one bath -- Worst purchase this year Purchased it yesterday and returning it today as it's the worst toy I've purchased for my son this year. The crayons fall out almost every time he draws with them. Gave up on using the holders and just used the crayons but they broke apart easily and then disintegrated significantly in the water. The sponge included didn't clean up well at all. I've wasted my time and money with this thing. Don't waste yours.",0 "A terrible product We purchased these for my daughter and were disappointed by their shoddy performance. All the crayons fell out of the holders upon the first use and don't stay in their holders, making it frustrating to use them. Some broke when the fell in the tub or my daughter threw them. They seemed to have shrunk from being in the water. Sorry I bought them.",0 "Don't waste your money I purchased these tub crayons for my daughter for Christmas, she was able draw with them for about 10 minutes. The orange crayon broke immediately and one of the things the package doesn't tell you is that they can't be used on a wet surface or if the crayons become wet. What a disappointment! Save your money and buy something else, these crayons are a bust!",0 "They don't really work very well My granddaughter loves to color in the tub. We have another tub crayon that she has a blast with so I thought this would be a good gift for her and my nieces, plus I bought an extra set for my house. We opened the set for my house and used them for the first time this past weekend. They suck. Most of them kept falling out of the holders, you have to press really hard for the crayon to leave any marks on the tub at all or the tile walls. The marks are faint and look more like crumbly soap than coloring marks. If I hadn't had a good one before buying these, I may not have realized how bad these suck. Look for another because these are no fun at all. She got tired of trying to use it after just a couple minutes and went back to her old green Disney soap crayon that is pretty much just a nub. I would have returned the other 3 unopened packages that I bought for Christmas and exchanged for a better set, but apparently the window for returns at full $$ refund has already closed.",0 "bad crayons get others These do not draw on people. They are just weird crayons. They contain a LOT of wax and are very hard to clean off the bathroom. They also bleed.",0 "Horrible crayons We just bought these and they are horrible. They dissolve so quickly. Once wet they start ""melting"" even if you aren't drawing with them. Waste of money. My son loves to draw and he hated these. He only used them once in the tub and won't touch them again.",0 "cheaply made, hardly work Skip this item and check out another--very cheaply made plastic holders, and poorly working ""crayons"". I recommend the Crayola bath tub paint instead.",0 "Huge Disappointment I don't understand this toy. It's supposed to be for drawing in the tub, but it doesn't work on wet surfaces. Two of the six crayons broke the first time we used them. Don't waste your money on this.",0 "Fun Toy My 2.5 year old daughter was given these bath crayons for Christmas from my sister. I was a little worried about them staining so I checked the reviews here first. The reviews seemed mixed, but my daughter was so excited that I decided to give them a whirl. I told her to only write on the side of the tub, not the tiles on the wall because the crayons on the grout seems to be the problem. They washed of the side of the tub no problem with the sponge provided. My daughter could even do it!One of the crayons did fall out of the holder, but I was easily able to put it back it. We had a happy bath time and I'm sure they'll be a hit until the crayons are gone. For those who did have a problem with stains on the grout, I'd try a bleach pen.",3 "Good for strengthening writing abilities 5 year old loves this! The holders suck, but we have had no issues with the markers not washing off. She enjoys writing in the bathtub, and this is a good way for her to improve her writing hand as suggested by her kindergarten teacher.",3 "Comparison between Edushape and Alex bathtub crayons After buying the Alex ""Draw in the TubDraw In The Tub Crayons (6)"" crayons a few times, we wanted to give the one by Edushape(Edushape Bath Crayons) a shot. Instead of writing a review of both of them, I thought Ill write a comparison between the two to help other customers pick the one that suits them the best.1. The ""Draw in the Tub"" crayons come in two versions although the product description doesn't say so. The cheaper one does come with the sponge ducky cleaner while the expensive one does. The crayons in the expensive packRub a Dub Draw In The Tubare longer resulting in more crayon write and playtime for the kid. The Edushape crayons are pretty small- about the size of the cheaper Alex version. The ducky sponge cleaner is good to have but once you have one, no point in going for the expensive pack.2. Both crayons come off relatively easily- ""relative"" being the key word. If its erased soon after bath time, it comes off quickly without leaving a mess. If allowed to stay on, it gets harder to remove- occasionally warranting a bathtub cleaner. The Edushape crayons are a trifle harder to clean if you allow them to stay on for a day compared to the Alex version.3. The biggest grouse I have with the Edushape one is that it crumbles pretty quickly compared to the Alex version. Both sets of crayons are designed for no more than a couple of days of use but when dropped and allowed to stay in a mug of water (yep, my toddler loves doing that), the Edushape crayons disintegrated fairly quickly.4. Both sets of crayons come with 6 colors and they last one to two showers. No more than that. The bigger Alex crayons last for 3-4 days.5. The packaging for both brands is deceptive in that the crayon holder is significantly longer than the crayon itself. The crayon holder is also pretty useless in holding the crayon intact. Not sure whats the real point behind the crappy holder design for both products.6. A minor quibble with the Edushape crayons is that two of the colors- purple and yellow are so light that it requires special lighting to be spotted on a cream/white tub. I wish they chose darker colors instead.Note that I plan on putting up the same review for Edushape crayons since this is a comparison.Overall, both products are less than satisfactory but given the choices or lack of it in this segment, one gets to choose either of the two and go with it. I wish there was a third brand that truly created better bath crayons for kids. Seeing how much my toddler enjoys it, I would gladly pay more for a better product!",2 "love these my 22 month old daughter LOVES drawing and is obsessed with these crayons in the bathtub. All she wants to do is get in the bath so she can draw all over the walls. We have the kind of tub that is smooth all around so we don't have any problems washing it off at all...I have heard some complaints from people that have tile that say it is hard to clean off the grout. My daughter loves these so much that it seems we always need to replace them!",4 "A lifesaver! I went on Amazon to purchase another set of these crayons for my kids and was shocked to read some of the bad reviews! These have been an absolute lifesaver for me. I have a two tear old daughter who until recently (and for no apparent reason) had become scared of the bath. I have tried everything and it has truly been a nightmare. I came across these crayons and gave them a shot. My daughter loves them!! They are the only thing that has gotten her back in the tub. They write well, are brightly colored and clean up easily. Sometimes they do fall out of their holder but if you hold them properly that won't happen. My six year old son loves them too and we practice his writing with these. It is the only thing they want to play with. I have not tried any other brands and am not planning to because I am happy with these. I should mention that I do not have tile or grout in my bathtub so I cannot comment on that. However, it has not stained my tub at all - in fact the kids love cleaning up the mess with the duck. The only negative is that both my kids enjoy them so much they fight over the colors!",4 "Sponge doesnt clean anything! Crayons fall apart! We have the set by the same name brand that come in a fish that holds the markers. They are great! We bought these as replacements to put in the fish...they are HORRIBLE!!! They fall apart when my daughter tries to draw and the sponge that is meant for cleaning the marker...all it does is smear it! HORRIBLE!!! My daughter LOVED the 1st set! Used them in the tub at least once a day until they were nubs! I dont know whats was wrong with this set?!?",0 "Started out great and went WAY downhill! In my first review I raved about these crayons -- five stars. They were really great! ***UPDATE: I purchased these same crayons again and they're HORRIBLE! Not at all like the previous batch. They're impossible to push up or retract and get mushy and disintegrate! Can no longer recommend.",1 "Waste of money! Melted right away! My poor 3 yo did not even have a chance to use it in the tub. I bought 3 boxes and will return the unused ones as soon as I get a chance! The previous products did not melt, but maybe they just changed manufacturers.",0 "Lots of detailed info that walks you through the process Overall very good information. It was covered in a step-by-step manner that made it easy to follow how to screen print. I must admit that having just taken a one-day class in screen printing probably helped me follow much of it without question. I imagine that this set of DVDs would be as close to an actual classroom setting as you could get without paying for attending one. The content is broken into bite-sized segments that allow you to take in as much info as you can digest at a time. There are 3 disks that are quite comprehensive.It was interesting to see some of the similarities and nearly identical teaching from my class. Plus, there were alternate techniques not shared in my class. The production value isn't stellar and there seems to be a glitch in the voice track not matching the speaker's mouth in the opening sequence—after that the disk played fine. I would say beyond those minor issues I loved the content and found it worth purchasing.",3 "Caran d'Ache Pablo colored pencil Caran d'Ache Pablo is the finest colored pencil in the world. I've used them for 10 years, occasionally trying new brands, and have found nothing else to come close. The ""lead"" has a slightly pastel-like texture compared to the tacky, waxy textures of other good brands like Prismacolor, so that the color goes on nice and smooth, making them superior for blending and even some layering, and you can create areas of color that appear almost mark-free and seamless. I think they work best on smooth rather than textured paper. [...]",4 "Just as described Thank you.......took a little longer to get to me than expected, but thats fine. Item is just as you described, and I saved $$$ by shopping on Amazon",3 "Great kit and simple to use. A crafters must have I do quite a bit of crafting that require these knives. I do not know what I do without them. The case these came in are not really suitable for long term storage as it cracked really easily. Luckily since these are not my first set I just moved these into another case.",4 "Returned this product Found the same amount of knives for cheaper in a store. Excess blades are great, but not worth the added price.",2 "Great things arrive late!! They took 2 weeks to deliver it.But truly great blades, neatly packed, cuts through paper like hot knife through butter, the spare blades come in safety plastic boxes (with some sort of lubricant in it, don't know why).All in all, a great purchase, lately arrived though..",4 "good X-Acto knife set is quite good. I like its steel handle and the edge is very fine and sharp. Also, there are some pieces of edges to replace, if one is not work well.",4 "Nice kit if you need most of the blade styles. You'll need to re-gule the blade magnet at some point. I liked this kit simply because it gave me three awesomely useful x-acto knives in one place. However, I couldn't get real utility out of the majority of the non-standard blade shapes. The glue that holds the magnet on the inside of the lid for the blades also started to give after a few months, so I'd get the whole strip of blades when I wanted one.",2 "Great knives, not in love with the case The Xacto knives themselves work great - just as advertised. The only issue I have is with the case. The outer wood section is great and seems like incredible value for such a low price. But the inner plastic liner is a major major pain. The plastic is so tight around the knives that you have to wrestle them out, with a considerable amount of force. It's a difficult process, and it seemed like only a matter of time until I cut myself, so I'm actually looking for a different case/stand/holder for the knives.",2 "Great product! Xacto is common for hobbyists, but I can say that as not only a hobbyist but as a student, aspiring artist, and person on a budget, this set was the best! It was cheaper for me to buy it here than anywhere else I could find it so I loved getting such a great deal. Xacto knives will always be good for something . . . even killing zombies if that's your style.",4 "Great stocking stuffer This is a very nice set that is useful for a large variety of tasks. I bought one for my husband for woodworking, and one for my friend that is a grade school teacher. They both liked them.",4 "Exactly what I wanted! This is a good little kit. It includes a wide variety of replaceable blades and 3 knives. I went to work with it immediately. Very convenient to own. If you cut stencils, build models, or do detailed paper sculpture, it is perfect.",3 "Nice set Decent little case with many attachments. I only wish it came with multiple blades for the most common used types. The big plastic handle comes in handy for projects that need more power but can also lead to bigger accidents so be careful.",3 "Great for Young Artist in Family My niece uses this kit for the relief work on corrugated cardboard. This was a great value for the money and I love that it has it's own carrying case to make sure all the tools are where you need them.",4 "Was all I expected Wanted, needed a good basic xacto set and this fit the bill. Delivered promptly, exactly as described and has all the sizes I needed for my projects.",4 "Fantastic Product No complaints here! We use this for everything. Mostly building airplanes but it works great for scrapbooking as well! All around great for everything!",4 "Quality Items Xacto knives just as you would expect. Super sharp as per usual.Mine came in a wooden box as shown (some other reviewers of similar items mentioned theirs being plastic)",4 "Perfect! everything i thought it was going to be and came in a nice little wooden box...i am very pleased and eager to use it for my hobbies...you cant beat this price for the set",4 "Good price for good product I bought this because on my down time I do level 4 and 5 rated military models, so you need a good blade set for the better rated models. I found this product in a local hobby shop for almost 12 dollars more. Amazon had it for a great price and this is a very good blade set. kudos to Amazon!",4 "Xacto knife kit What can say about this kit it has been around a long time and still one of the best small knife kits out there",4 "Great I had one of these sets a while back and lost it, very pleased to get the same set it covers all my crafting needs",4 "xacto basic knife set great! just what my grandson was looking for to work on his balsa air planes. Good deal great christmas gift",4 "Love it!!! I am an independent consultant who does signs and I love using this for my vinyl. I shopped around and found the best deal here on Amazon. I paid a great price (at a store I would have been able to purchase one knife for this price.)Love that it comes with extra blades as well.Great buy!!!",4 "Its xacto... I got this for my girlfriend for Christmas. This product came as described. There were not issues with it and it is as one would expect from xacto.",4 "I would have paid more for this. I'm amazed with this set. I am shocked I got it for 14 bucks. I would have paid much more with the quality of the knifes.",4 "XACTO knife sett I love this knife set. Be careful as the set has very sharp blades which make it ideal for use with Balsa work and other soft woods. I would recommend this tool to anyone looking to buy a good knife set with changeable blades.",4 "Present This was a present for my wife, the box is made of wood, it has magnets to keep the blades at their place, the handles are made of metal, very sturdy, interchangeable blades, one for every need.",4 "Good, but a little disappointing quality in the finish This is a good set, with nice quality cutting edges, but was a little disappointed with the box (MDF with a veneer rather than what appears to be a solid wood box in the pictures as of 4/29).The other thing that really surprised me was the poor finish to the non-cutting portion of the blade. Many of mine have chips or worn indentations (possibly from finishing the actual blades?) and what appears to be a bad finish on the 'backs' of the blades. Putting your finger gently on this to help guide a cut really makes it seem like you're knicking your finger on solid sandpaper. I improved it somewhat by grinding the backs a little with a file, but definitely surprised about the lack of quality finish from a name like X-Acto.Still, it does the job of cutting well and the box does hold everything together, although I think the fragile plastic inserts will be useless before too long. In the top of the box the spare blades are held in place by a magnetic strip, and I anticipate pulling this from the insert and gluing it directly to the inside to of the box.(PS - don't forget to give the blades a good clean before using them. There was a substantial oil/sheen on mine that would have marked e.g. a paper project)",3 "not what it used to be My cousin has this same knife set that he got years back.I bought a knife set for myself recently and I find that the quality is less than that of the older makes.The handles feel cheap and the box is not as fine as the older one.Still an overall good knife set.",3 "Sad I used to have one of these knife sets years ago but lost it in a move. It was made with pride in the USA. Beautiful craftsmanship. The item I got now is a sad, made in China (ofcourse) piece of garbage. The box is made if some unidentifable sort of plastic made to look somewhat like of wood. The hinge pin is way too small allowing lots of slop in the lid as though the hinge screws were loose. The lock ring is so rough it is very difficule to secure the blades. This was addressed at the factory by applying light oil to the threads. That cure didn't work. The plastic inserts that hold the pieces are a joke. Distorted out of shape gripping the tools way too tightly. The only good thing I can say is the blades are sharp. Come on Elmer's, you can do better. I would gladly pay twice the price for the original quality,",0 "good only for paper It cuts paper just ok, but I tried foam board about 1/10"" thick and it did very bad job. I used to cut foam board like this before with regular Office Depo paper knife. Disappointed.",2 "Nice This basic knife set is ok, the blades are sharp but they keep comming loose from the handles, i guess this is what you canexpect from an inexpensive set of knifes.",2 "Very Nice Set! This is an excellent basic X-Acto set that will cover just about any task unless you are highly specialized. If you are you need a much bigger set! Don't buy the cheap imatations, I have used X-Acto for years and they have never let me down!",4 "Defective One of the blade vices was defective and would not secure the blade. Would have been better to buy the product locally for easy return.",1 "missing pieces would have been nice if it had come complete....the red handled knife was missing the piece that holds the blade in place.it is a half-circle in shape and screws onto the metal at the top of the knifedo i have to return the entire kit?",1 "Nothing too special, just xactos These come in a really nice-looking wooden box! I love all the various blades this set has and also, they've really helped me out during my first year of art school. What I didn't like was the fact that the blade attachments were stored on the top half of the box, the lid. Some of them never failed to fall out and hide themselves at the slightest provocation. To remedy this super annoyance, I decided to switch the top and bottom holders and super-glue them to the box. It's all good now. I'd say if you want to get these, go ahead and get them! Also, if you can make a special, better place for storage of the blades, even better.",3 "Good basic knife set I got these mostly for cutting leather projects because I liked a set that my mom had like this--only hers was 40 years old. These seem to have the same good quality and work great for what I've needed them for so far.",4 "NOT WORTH THE PRICE I BOUGHT 1 SIMILAR IN A DOLLAR STORE. SO U KNOW HOW MUCH I PAID. THE ONLY DIFFERENT IS THE CASE. MINE WAS PLASTIC. IF U WANT A GOOD KNIFE GO TO HOMDEPOT. THAT ONE IS WORTH IT. I TESTED THEM AND THE ONE FROM HOMEDEPOT WAS ALOT BETTER MADE. U JUST NEED TO BUY XTRA KNIFE FOR $1.00.",1 "AWESOME! I fell in love with this set the first time I saw it, and knew i wanted it. I do calligraphy, and my boyfriend does little jobs here and there where he can use the knives to help. They are all very sharp, and the box it comes in is beautiful. I cant complain about this except that the glue that holds up the extra blades kept allowing the magnet that holds the blades to fall, causing me to stab myself on them a few times. Other than that, these are amazing.",4 "Handy Kit The Xacto X5282 set is a must for your tool collection. The product comes in a small wooden box with the knife set and attachments.",4 "Perfect - suits my requirements Got it quickly, I have used xacto knives for years, and never had an issue with quality - my original knife from 1976 is still in use, I went to get more blades and spotted this set at a bargain deal, and ordered it instead. :) xacto is just a premium quality knife set for many uses - we use it in the shop for precision cuts, cutting new gaskets, and much more.",4 "Excellent Item The item packaged comes with more than what I actually needed for day to day use, and as well the fact that the item itself includes the wooden case to store the blades and handles makes it better than previous x-acto knives or hobby knives that i have previously owned.",4 "Great product for a great price. The knifes cut great and you have plenty to choice from. I can't say that I was disappointed with the box because it does what its supposed to which is hold blades/knives and I don't plan on having it displayed in a museum.Again, wondering selection of blades and a good looking box to hold them in which is why I went with this set.",4 "Great knife set This is a great little kit. It comes with many different heads that change out very easy. Exactly what I was looking for.",4 "Incredible value for the price I been using X-acto knives for decades. They haven't changed and the quality is still top-notch. Some of the blades are not useful for me but I found the #17 and #18 blades (chisels) to be blades I wouldn't have considered but I use them all of the time.I removed the plastic insert on the top and taped the included magnetic strip to the wood box. This configuration leaves me room to store over 200 blades and all of the knives in the box. I work with stingray skins that are hard as rocks and these knives and blades make it easier to do precision cuts.",4 "Knife's Like a Box of Chocolates Everybody knows that when you see the name Xacto that you're going to get a high quality, durable, and very sharp set of knives. They make plenty of knives so there are dozens of sets to choose from. Since I own a worn out, knockoff set almost identical to this one, I was seriously trying to determine if I should go for something different. But the wooden box totally sealed the deal.I keep my knife set on my desk in my bedroom and was excited about receiving my ""functional decoration"". Then I opened the box.Plastic? Flimsy plastic holders? You've got to be kidding me! Yes, it's great to look at from the outside, but now I'm never going to want to open it! It's kind of like the plastic you'd find inside a box of chocolates. Every time I look at the set I get angry. Every time I open the box I get that sinking feeling of disappointment all over again.Now, I didn't expect to open a felt covered, gold lined knife chest. But this vulgar display of cheapness really lowered my opinion of the Xacto company. If you make a quality product, you should at least give it a quality case. The picture doesn't show why you're getting this wooden box filled with sharp blades for so cheap. It's so ridiculous, it's such a mismatch, it's aaaarrrrrgghh!Now I'm going to go cut something.",2 "Great Love it! Really nice set with a nice case. I stained my case to make it look even nicer! Win.",4 "Ah... Xacto Given that just one of these can cost $4-$5 by itself, I was delighted to find the whole kit - unchanged in 40 years since when I was doing models as a kid - for less than $6. Great variety of blades and handles, terrific little box. I figure I'm good for another 40 years now. Top quality like you'd expect from Xacto and the price was fantastic.",4 "all in one place There is a specific knife for every project which makes each task a breeze. The box makes traveling to class easy.",4 "Perfectly decent knife set Knives are fine, box is nice, but the plastic casing that the knives sap into is not great. It holds them much too tightly, and I fear that over time it will get damaged as the knives are snapped in and out of it.",2 "Great bargain I had this exact same Xacto set as a kid; in fact I still have one knife and blade left after almost six decades. This versatile set provides many options for tasks that occasionally pop up. For only $14, it is a worthwhile investment for those times when you need a specialized cutting tool that will make the task easy.Xacto X5282 Basic Knife Set",4 "Really convenient Great quality/price ratio. The box has a really nice finish outside, but the blades and x-acto are in a plastic -mold, not quite fancy. But according to the price, it was expected.The blades itself are really useful and easy to use, and of good quality :)",3 "Great price, Great product. Three X-taco knives a sturdy case and a polethora of different blades to handle most of your everyday needs as a modeler. Great starter set. Highly recommended. I use it every project.",3 "No home should be without... I use these for any kind of intricate cutting (papercrafts or scrapbooking),wouldn't be without them.These are my second X-acto knife set because my first set was from my ex-hub's and he had them in high school shop class !!!",4 "A very useful set This is a very useful set, with all types of blades to choose from. I've used it for crafts, fixing the car, and repairing a telemark ski boot. Somehow wish they could figure out how to keep them sharper for a bit longer, but I guess that's just the reality of knives.",3 "Basic Knife Kit A Real Value Ordered the Xacto X5282 Basic Knife Set for my grandson. It is a fabulous value, and the variety and quality of the blades takes me back to my childhood when I had my first set for wood-carving.",3 "High Quality Product I love this knife set. All blades are really sharp. This product is a perfect match for my job. Highly recommend tool for Laptop Technician.",4 "Box is WOOD not plastic. Everything I need. These are now made in, of course, Communist China like almost everthing else sold in the U.S. except major appliances, land and at least up to now, automobiles. The box is wood, unlike what another reviewer said. They claimed it is made of plastic. The plastic box comes with a different set of knives. I use these knives to fix imperfect mat cuts in the corners when they occur when I cut mats for my photos. The blades are VERY sharp! So if you like Chicom products, add this one to your collection.",3 "Good price, materials feel a little cheap Bought the set for some light home prototyping/design work. The handles and blade assortment is great, even though I doubt I'll use some of the specialist blades. The box is also super for keeping the instruments sloshing around the bottom of a desk drawer or rattling around in the old mug I use to hold pens. The price I paid on Amazon was $10 less than the same item sold in the local Staples ($16.29 vs. $25.99).My main complaint relates to the materials used for the handles. The X-acto knives I used in school had a heavier grade of steel and the handles had real heft. These handles feel too light. In addition, the plastic inserts used to hold the instruments is of a really low-grade, cheap plastic that grips the objects too tightly. This requires you to use more force to pull them out and snap them back in, which could be dangerous if they slipped out of your hand while taking them out. That faux-felt material you see inside of watch boxes and penholders would have been better, in my opinion.",3 "Excellent for hobby work on plastic I purchased this set becuase I work a lot with plastic hobby models, and lately I been increasing the use of plastic cutted to specific forms, I used another knife and it snaped in two with the exacto the blade quality is top not so I dont requiere that much force. exellent purchase.",4 "amazing I received this item today and i was surprised by the finishing and the quality, the wood box is very compact and well organized as it appears on the pictures, and i recommend it to anyone who love to own a splendid set.",4 "Neat This is a great gift for a crafter or someone who does their own matting and framing. It's small and neat and tidy in it's little wooden storage box, and the blades look plenty sharp. A good price for the product.",4 "knife the same product I have used for 60 years--the best then and the best now",4 "Xacto Knife Set Xacto X5282 Basic Knife SetNo matter what your hobby, this is one heck of a box of tools. Great buy at a great price. This item is impossible to find in stores. It was just as it was discribed in the ad. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for this type of tool.",4 "Great knives! I purchased these for my daughter. She uses them often in her artwork, and they have everything she needs for Xacto knives. I like the box and the way that they are stored.",4 "Great general use set of Xacto Knives in a Wooden Box This is a great set of Xacto blades with 3 different Handles. The Wooden box is a benefit too, the last thing you want to do after buying loose Xacto blades is have them floating around in a drawer.The Xacto brand is quality (not like some of the off market imitators). You may also want to purchase extra blades of a specific type for large projects.",4 "Love this Xacto kit! I'm a very hands-on graphic designer and blades are a must in my tool kit. Xacto is the best and this kit has all I need and more. All I added to this kit was Xacto's Saw Blade:Xacto X75300 Precision Razor Saw SetGet this set. It's awesome!",4 "Still a good product! I've been using Xacto for 20 years and the quality still is the same as it was back then. Bought this kit almost 2 years ago from amazon and its still in great shape. I would recommend this kit to friends and anyone that needs this type of product.This is one great product for all home users to have let alone hobbyist.",4 "Good product for a great price. My daughter wanted to take up painting, and thus far Reeves oil color paint has fit the bill quite nicely. The colors look good, and seem to be of a real nice quality. I will be buying more of this paint in the future. It is an excellent buy, especially if you are a beginner.",4 "good deal quality product, good deal for price. great selection of color. the price was good for the qualtiy of the product.",3 "great price, great price, worked well... Comparable product at the store is significantly more expensive. I would recommend these to anyone that is getting into painting",4 "WOW Im really amazed i ordered this yesterday and it came wow Thanks amazon! it came in great shape and everything now i cant wait for my whipple cream and shot glasses/minni cups to come :D",4 "paints excellent quality and price very good product, had fun with these brushes as I painted oil paintings for friends for Christmas. Great buy. I recommend .",4 "Reeves 12ml oil paint , assorted color its really really cheap!!! its for kids!!! for those who are serious hobbyist, please dont buy this product , its not as you expect it to be",0 "Great for begginers I got this paint as part of my begginers set. The colors are beautiful and easy to use. They actually last a long time. The paintings I made with them came out great.",4 "Reeves Oil Paints I liked the oil paints, except the tubes were smallerthan I thought they would be, but you really don't needalot of paint on your pallete when using oils and they werenot that expensive considering all the tubes of color I got.",3 "Good beginner set If you are on a tight budget this is not a bad starter set. One tip - invest in one large tube a titanium white and use it to mix from the colors in this set - you'll get more mileage out of the set. Also, if you do find you like painting you can get away with just buying the primary colors (and white) and mixing your own secondary colors. In fact, it's a good learning exercise to start with just a small number of colors to work with in the beginning.",4 "great great paint for the price, but very small bottles. Smaller than the picture looks. Just be aware when buying that it will only be good for a few paintings.",3 "great purchase I have a sister in law who takes painting classes and this was her xmas present. She said the paint is great quality and couldnt believe how cheap it was, she usually pays $6-7 each paint.",4 "Awesome for a beginner! It is a great product. Good selection of colors and decent quality. Note this is a student grade which is fine for a beginner but if you are a professional you probably want something finer. I got this personally because I wanted to start oil painting and I made my first oil painting using this set. One important thing to note is that the white seems to go really fast! So best to get a nice big tube of titanium white with your paints (200 ml tube would be good choice). Other than that this is a terrific product. I bought two of these because of the price and they are working out just fine. I will try to add a picture of my first oil painting to show you how the colors look.",4 "Amazing and low cost I went to Michael's to buy oil paints. I have never painted with oil paints before and really wanted to give it a try to paint some of my drawings, but i am 17 and broke and the cheapest one was $8 (the size of one of the paints in this package) i was discouraged then went online to find some affordable ones. I found these and was excited at how affordable they were so i went ahead and ordered them. I ordered them on Sunday and received them today, Thursday, i was so happy when i got home a few hours ago to a package on my porch. I opened the package and saw 12 decent sized paint tubes and (gasp) they had turquoise, my favorite color in the universe, i fell in love. I had a small canvas laying around and decided to test them out and was very pleased, i have never used oils before so i have no basis for comparison but they seemed very high quality and looked simply amazing. I will be buying again when I run out.",4 "great price for quality oil paints! These oil paints are professional and quality-made. I have not found a price that compares at art stores. Shopping online for paints is the only way to go!",4 "EXCELLENT Grat product and fast delivery. I dont know why they have this listed as a toy......this should not be used by anyone under the age of 18 without supervision",4 "Great Experience and Product I purchased this product and received it within a few days. Very happy with the price:quality ratio and the seller being on top of their game. Thank You",4 "oil paints These are great, with very vibrant colors. I like using them to teach my students. Very cost efficient. I would recommend them to anyone.",4 "yes, please I keep ordering Reeves because even though i'm new to this whole oil painting thing, this oil is consistently GOOD. My paintings are solid, the colors are bright and i'm very pleased with this product.",4 "Great buy Very shiny rich hues and very good quality. I was not disappointed and will definitely order this product again! The tubes may seem small but contain more than enough paint especially when used with the linseed oil thinner.",4 "Vibrant colors! This was my first experience with oil paints, and I absolutely loved them! The tubes are relatively small, but they last a surprisingly long time; I have made 3 paintings and I still have quite a bit of paint left. They work great on canvas boards and the colors are so vibrant and beautiful! The shades included are very pretty, and the paint has a nice consistency and dries within a day or two. Keep in mind that these are oil based paints, so they will stain fabric (I learned that the hard way), but if you do get them on your clothes, try scrubbing the stain with a mineral spirit. Overall, a great product that I highly recommend!",4 "Good Set! A friend of mine loves to paint. I got her this set and she was thrilled. She usually doesn't use oil since she finds it harder to find good sets for a reasonable price but with these she said she planned to get them again.",4 "Fine for the price Tried these because they were fairly inexpensive. They are thin but work just fine for our uses. Comes in a cardboard box which is useful for storage and opens on three sides for easy access.",4 "Last third of these in the box were defective I ordered this box of 100 sheet protectors in February 2010 at a price about 30 percent off the retail value.The first two thirds of these were perfect.I have discovered (a year after I received them) that the last third of these (about 30 or so) are defective along the left seam, such that you cannot fit a regular sheet of paper inside them without creasing/wrinkling the page.So I guess you get what you pay for --when the product is significantly discounted. I paid about two-thirds of the retail price, and got about two-thirds of a box of fully-usable sheet protectors.I can still use these remaining defective-seam sheet protectors for items that are not 8.5 by 11 inches in size.If you are ordering a box of 100 of these sheet protectors because you need 100 of them for a special project, be wary that not all of them may fit regular sheets or paper.",1 "Great product! I am completely satisfied with this product! The price was great, and the sheets are perfect for my needs. Some of them are a little hard to ""open"", as they sometimes stick together a bit, but to me, it's worth a little effort for the price, because I needed to order lots of them for my project. I would order them again.",4 "Great Inexpensive Solution - tough to open the top! These are a great product except for one small flaw. The plastic sleeves stick together so tightly from the factory, that they are difficult to open up the pocket for insertion of the sheets. (thus, I give it four stars.)Everything else is great! Clear, clean, easily dispensed boxes. Inexpensive, and exactly what we needed. Thanks!~jewels",3 "Box arrived open (used) & sheets full of dust particles Looks like my box of sheet protectors didn't get the protection they needed. Box arrived open (used). I didn't bother to count to see if they were all there and dust particles in most of the sheets. I think there are some salvageable ones at the bottom.QA?? Definitely not a new unopened product as promised. I am not big on paying reshipping fees on clearly messed up product. Choose a different supplier.",0 "These work great, I will order again. I use these covers when I give friends copies of runoffs I have made for them. I also use then in my binders of articles I want to keep. They also work great in my scrapebook pictures I put together. They were a great price.",4 "these worked great for what I needed I bought these sheets to keep my take out menus organized within a 3 ring binder and they are perfect for the job.",3 "OK I ordered two sets. It's a good product, I was happy with the quality... I just wish they weren't made in China.",3 "good tool kit I've used this more than I thought I would. I wish the eyelet setter came with varying sizes (the way the anywhere hole punch does) and some instructions or ideas on uses for all the tools would be helpful for a beginner like me. Overall though, good quality and fun to use.",3 "Terra Cotta Paint Dabber is gorgeous The Adirondack Paint Dabbers 1 Oz. Bottle: Earthtones/Terra Cotta are terrific for people who aren't really painters and don't need or want to be bothered with the whole palette and brush thing. The colors are beautiful. I have two wishes: more colors and to be able to buy value packs to save money.",4 "Beautiful keepsake I stitched this stocking for myself last year and it is a gorgeous design. It took me about 6 months to complete. The tree and the couch are the hardest parts of this design. The 16 count Aida cloth is the perfect size for me - it shows enough detail without needing an excessive number of stitches.",4 "I love Amazon they are always so helpful the one to go to! I had been looking for Christmas stockings to make for my twin grandchildren and as always Amazon found them for me! They are awesome. I always try to look thru them first, they will usually find the item and at the lowest cost!Trish",4 "Better than Expected This kit is beautiful the threads are separated and in a nice envelope for easy keeping. It was a beautiful surprise.",4 "Best Airbrush Paint This is got to be the greatest airbrush paint ever made. Great coverage, once you learn how to thin it to the right consistancy.",4 "Great for my spring projects ... I do love making cards, and this paper pad fits right into my plans for spring projects. Most of the cards I make are donated to various charities for silent auctions and fund raisers, so I appreciate getting good value for my money. This Die Cuts with a View (DCWV) pad delivers.You're getting 72 sheets of coordinated papers, some with glitter and ""shine."" The colors are fairytale lavenders, greens, blues, and pinks, some quite subtle, others more bold. I do cars that are 5"" x 6.5"" most of the time; occasionally I'll do some A2 size (4.25"" x 5.5""). The size of this paper works very well for both sizes.Very pleased with this purchase.",4 "Love it This adhesive mat stack is awesome. It is very easy to use (just peel off the back): much easier than when using glue. I recommend.",4 "Always my first choice in sketch books I have received many different brands of sketch and drawing paper as gifts, or picked them up because they seemed like a bargain at the time, but I have never been so happy with any other sketch book than a strathmore sketch book. The paper is better quality than most other drawing pads I have encountered and leaves no doubt in my mind as to why every art teacher I have ever had has required strathmore as the standard in the classroom. My personal preference is for the recycled sketch paper, but I have used the non-recycled sketch paper and noticed no difference in quality. That simply comes down to personal preference.This paper will take a lot more abuse than your average sketch paper. Less bleed through when used with markers (depending on the type of marker, of course), endure more erasing, and (my biggest pet peeve) pencil doesn't smudge nearly so much (nearly not at all in my experience) as with other sketch paper pads. I absolutely 100% recommend this product to anybody of any level of artistic proficiency. Cannot love it enough.",4 "Good... very good value for the price. I previously purchased a similar product from a local store. in comparison the the amount spent locally even with delivery fees...it was worth it",3 "Not fabulous This embosser is okay. Communication with the seller was suboptimal and resulted in an imperfect embossing plate, although the seller was quick to rectify. You have to push the lever really hard to create an adequate embossing, which works well on thin envelopes and not well on thicker, nicer stationery. I'm overall pretty disappointed, especially considering the $40+ price for this embosser. The device itself is sturdy, nice-looking, and well-made, but I have not been impressed with the embossing itself. I'd probably prefer a inked stamp at this point!",2 "Great gift Fast delivery and personal service. My son asked for an embossed for Christmas and he was completely satisfied. So was I. I highly recommend thus embosser.",4 "Wedding invites Bought this for my wedding invitations.The customer service was great, but the product is just okay. The piece with our address is rubber and takes some serious arm work to get a good emboss. Doing 150 invitations was a challenge and we wasted quite a few envelopes because the address was only half embossed. It's good for use daily maybe but not doing invitations. Go with an ink stamp.",2 "Great Embosser - A Little Hard to Use Though! I I had received an Amazon gift card for my birthday and spent a lot of time thinking about what I woud like to purchase for myself as a birthday gift! I decided I wanted an embosser since I own so many books and really love reading! I perused all of the ones available on Amazon and read the reviews as I wanted to be certain I purchased the right one for me. I will say the customer service was excellent and they were so prompt in their e-mail responses, I was very impressed. I do love the design and they were more than willing to work with me on customizing my stamp plate at no extra charge, which I thought was wonderful. The product arrived and it is really quite beautiful! My only complaint is that it is somewhat difficult to use and I am not sure that is a design flaw but the nature of trying to stamp a book! Overall, I would recommend this purchase. It is gorgeous and the embossing is very very cool!",3 "Elegant and a show stopper Excellent service and amazingly beautiful gift idea for someone who just has about everything. I bought some stationary and a beautiful box to pair with this embossed and know it was a hit at the bridal shower when the groom called the next day to say thank you.",4 "Love this elegant embosser! This embosser is beautiful and the plate is interchangeable. I accidentally ordered the wrong address on the plate and the company was very helpful with me ordering another one for a lesser price. Every other company wanted me to buy an entirely new embosser. It takes a small amount of practice to get the embossing on envelopes perfect, but it is such a gorgeous way to personalize letters. I even gave one as a engagement gift!",4 "Great Customer Service - full attention to custom details I ordered this embosser as a gift and requested custom text and the die to be oriented so it can stamp from the right hand side of the page. Once I placed the order with amazon, I got an email from StampXpress asking for the details of what I wanted on the stamp. I emailed them back and also requested a proof. They mentioned it would take a day to get the proof back, but I wasn't pressed for time so this was fine. I decided I wanted different fonts so they emailed me back another proof again. This time it looked great and I gave them the ok to send it to production. I got the embosser in 2 days after giving the ok. This is the best price on the web I could find for the upright desk embosser that includes custom work and shipping. Great service StampXpress - I will definitely be recommending you again!",4 "Excellent quality--will take practice! I gave this to my husband as a gift, and he loved it! It's very heavy and nice quality. However, we can't seem to get the knack of embossing with just the right amount of pressure: the impression is either too light or goes all the way through the paper.",3 "Great product, even better service This is a great product. The embosser is suprisingly small, but strong. It works with anything as thin as a napkin or thick as a business card. I was especially impressed by the customer service. The world would be a better place if all companies operated like this one. I was promptly emailed to ask about my custom logo design. Then they worked with me quickly to get it exactly how I wanted it. Total time between placing the order and getting the item shipped was three days. Way impressive.",4 "Very Nice item and superior service I read and compared several of these items before deciding on this particular version and am exceedingly glad I did. When the embosser was delivered (a gift for my wife) I realized that i had left something off of the embossing emblem. Immediately contacted the company and a new corrected one was on it's way the next day. Great service and a great product!",4 "Good value It is a good product, I got exactly what I expected, and in time. I'd have liked to see more choices of style though.",4 "Dont Expect Quick or Accurate Arrival I'm a firm believer in that reviews are written by unhappy and unsatisfied people. When you got home from a nice dinner, you didn't race to the computer with joy to write a beautiful review for your local establishment, so I just want to start out by saying that I am obviously not the latter. I ordered the embossers after reading the reviews and wondering just how hard could it be to get it right?! I was sadly mistaken. I ordered this as a gift and thank goodness I ordered it two months in advance! I got the 1st order (please keep count) relatively fast but it was wrong, I order black, not silver. When I called the number, the girl answering wasn't very pleasant and told me to keep the plates and that they would send me out the new 'black' embossers. After about two weeks I emailed the girl about when it was sent out and she sent me the UPS receipt for the first one I ordered. Very on top of things. When I finally did receive the 2nd order...(AUGH!) They were black all right, but about 2 inches smaller than the ones I ordered, so the plates she told me to keep didn't even fit because they were for the wrong one! I called her and she told me that they would start ALL OVER! and resend me everything. I made her assure me that they would be for the original size that I ordered, in black and that the plates would fit. She assured me everything would be fine. I emailed her a few days ago, again wondering where the embossers might be and got a confirmation that they would be arriving today....they did...(3rd Order) and I am here to inform you that they plates are right, they are in the color black like I had originally ordered yet they are the mini size. Just peachy. I'm seriously exhausted in dealing with her/them. I did email her today telling her that I was slightly disappointed. Her email back said that she's sorry but they black ones are smaller now, manufacturer of course. Kind of wish she would have told me that before, I probably would have kept the silver ones. And now I don't have any more time to be messing around with it since the birthday is coming up soon. If you're interested in purchasing, please make sure you have months to wait to make sure it's right. But I do have to say on a lighter note. The embosser is a very good quality and it embosses nicely. Worth the hassle again though... probably not.",1 "Great embosser. Works perfectly and looks great on my desk! What more could you want from an embosser?",4 "Elegant Desk Embosser Great item! I plan on purchasing a few more. If your thinking about getting one for yourself or as a gift, stop thinking about it; I assure you it's money well spent. It's top class; from the weight, the action and the quality of impression, everything about it says first rate. Also, don't be timid about requestIng a unique design, the company's staff are creative people who in my experience can bring your ideas to pass. Great item!",4 "Neat product backed by nice customer service The ProductA solid product with good to great results. Even for plates that have smaller lettering (close to 10pt), it makes very readable marks. The press itself is pretty heavy and looks to be well constructed. Use on a flat surface for best results.Two words of warning:(1) Consider where you'll be applying your mark and adjust the orientation of the plate according. If you're thinking about stamping book pages (e.g. with the "From the library of..." plate), the default orientation will restrict you to the lower portion of the pages. If you want the mark in the upper half of a tall page, you'll need to have the plate made "upside down" as to accommodate the not-very-deep "mouth" of the press.(2) While you can order new plates for a new embossed design, the press used for square/rectangular plates is not compatible with press that accommodates round plates, or least that's what we were told. We now have both and they do seem to be compatible, but your mileage may vary. This bit of confusion resulted in us having to go back and forth with StampXpress, which leads us to...The ServiceOrdering something custom through Amazon, in general, is less than ideal. As a result, we had a small hiccup with our first plate, and didn't get exactly what we wanted. StampXpress, however, was quick to respond and corrected the issue. We ended up very happy customers.",4 "Quality Embosser Nice quality embosser. I'd checked with local stationery stores and the cost was comparable, but the time to order/receive was 4-6 weeks compared to 7-14 days when placing the order online. Customer service was pleasant and helpful when I called to ensure I'd placed my order correctly. I especially liked that I could order extra address plates for our second home. The second plate is easy to switch out and use with the existing desk stand.",4 "birds calling Well, this CD is good all except for track 2, 6, and 7. Track two must have been recorded at a petshop or a zoo, because there is some sort of an indoor atmosphere. Track 6 and 7 are mostly insects and frogs. Tracks 1, 3, 4 and 5 are great!",3 "Great product Poster velcro performs exactly as advertised. It holds up your posters, but peels easily off the wall when you want it to. There is no sticky residue left behind, and it doesn't leave any greasy spots like the blue sticky tack.",4 "not as strong as I would like this does work reasonably well, but for bigger projects (sticking pictures up with it, notice boards, etc), be careful and make sure you give the glue time to settle before putting weight on it. Even then it might not hold. This velcro is very thin, a good thing sometimes, i suppose, and the glue is not very strong - I guess so you can remove it.I bought this to stick pens and my mouse to my laptop cover when I'm not using them. The pens are doing ok so far, but the mouse didnt' hold - the circle just came off the mouse. To be fair, I didn't clean the surface first - gotta make sure your surface is clean.",3 "great These patches are fantastic. Lasted through many washings and wears and still going strong. They did a much better job of patching my jeans than a professional did!",4 "Doesn't stick when ironed We bought this to patch up the ellbow parts of my favorite hooded sweater. Within 48 hours, the patches started coming off completely - we had ironed them on the sweater.For what it's worth: my wife ended up using stitches to make sure they wouldn't come off again. They do the job now, but not the way it was advertised. 5 bucks is still a good deal to salvage your favorite clothes but you better have a sewing machine, or be good with a needle and wire.",1 "Make sure she likes crafts for the journey, not the destination I liked this product overall, which was good since I and my sisters-in-law did a lot of the work. My niece (who is six- may have been a little young for the product) really liked the idea of making the quilt, but wanted the product to be finished ""yesterday."" She did help and was able to pick up the fairly easy knotting technique quickly, cutting down on frustration.Upon finishing it, she was very happy to be able to say she made it, so in that aspect it beats a traditional present by a mile. Yes, I could have gotten her a fleece blanket with some pattern (which is what it is; it can't be compared to actual quilting), but she was much more excited about this.Would buy again.",2 "gift for grandchildren Great gift for little girls and creative little boys. I have one still in the box and plan to help my 5 and 8 year old grandsons make it for their little sister's 1st birthday. I think they will have fun making it and will be able to give their little sister something that they created.",3 "6 Year old daughter My daughter works on this project with her mother. Like a quilt it takes time to complete the project. She seems to enjoy it. A great value.",3 "Fun with Granddaughters I purchased two sets as Christmas gifts so have not yet seen them in action. They look to be exactly what I'm looking for to spend time with my 7 and 9-year-old granddaughters. The plan is to have them personalize some of the squares with machine embroidery before tieing them together. I'm anxious to see how each assembles hers in a unique way. I love quality time projects!",4 "A well-appreciated gift. A while ago I sent this as a gift for a tween. They live in another state, so I never did get to see the finished results. However, the family reported to me that Alex Knot a Quilt inspired hours of creative play and the effort was very well worth it because the results are beautiful.The components are good quality, and the kit actually produces a beautiful, useful object.Sounds great to me!",4 "I recommend this product! I am a preschool director and we used this product with fabric markers to create a quilt for our school's annual fundraiser. Each child decorated two squares and our room mothers helped tie it together. It turned out beautifully!",4 "too advanced for 6 year old i purchased this for my 6 year old and she does like the idea of it but is not really interested in sitting down tying knots.",2 "really good idea bought two of these for granddaughters christmas present..6 and 8 years old.it was interesting to hear about the knotting party with the girls and theirmothers...spread out on the floor...colors where they wanted them. it did take a few sessions but they both really like them. seem to be very durable.",4 "great gift My niece loved this project and loved the finished product! it is a great gift for those creative type children.",3 "Great Gift for a 6 year old girl I like this. I would tempted to order this for myself. Just because I enjoy things like this. Really good quality.",4 "Nice value. You children were able to complete this craft. We then donated it to a shelter. We wanted something that the boys could make themselve and work together. Good craft.",3 "A total disaster I got this for Christmas and I thought it was a great gift when I opened it. When I got started it was the easiest part. When I tried tying four squares together I got frustrated and quit for the day. The second day was even more frustrating and my Mom and older sister finished it for me. Yet today I don't even use it because it isn't warm or cute.",1 "Awesome! This is very cool. I got this for my daughter who wanted to know how these were made. A fun little project with a very cool outcome.",4 "Fun Project This is a great project for rainy or snow days. It takes a lot of time "knotting" the squares together so be aware it may not be finished in one day. Bright colors and easy to work with, its a fun project for kids of all ages.",4 "Great Project for Girls My granddaughter who is 9 loved this ! We worked on it together and it took us just about a day ! She is so proud of her completed project !",4 "Yup My 8 year old and me, are still working on it a year later.... so it is slightly boring for us both.",2 "Painful This is very thin fabric, don't expect to make a nice warm, comfortable quilt out of it. Not only is it thin it isn't plush and soft. And, trying to pick out a pattern is difficult. Several of the squares don't coordinate well and there aren't an even number of patches so you may have to put multiples of the same color together in the end.",2 "Wanted to like this I really wanted to like this quilt. It's a cute idea, and seems easy enough. But the problems are those that everyone else has already said. The fringe pieces are too short to tie easily. My daughter got this when she had just turned 7 and it's too difficult for her to do, so *I'm* doing it. She's the designer, I'm the worker. Awesome. She's very excited about the quilt, just wish that it would've worked out so she could have made it.",1 "Says it is for 6+, not so much. My daughter loves this blanket, I thought it would be a great gift for her to make since she loves the knot blankets so much. First of all, there is no way a six year old can knot the blanket, you are not given enough room to knot with smaller, child-like fingers, the material is not that great on two sides of each square and if you were a child you would pull to hard and rip the blanket. It took me two days, about 4 hours each day to do the blanket. Like I said, not for the age it says it is for.",1 "alex knot a quilt fringe is sometimes hard to knot as too short not really a toy , so no educational value but ok to make, fingers need to be very nimble",2 "Perfect for long trips My 7 year old daughter spent several hours knotting the pieces of this quilt together on a 9 hour road trip. Everytime she put it down she would pick it back up and say, ""one more."" She didn't exactly make a quilt, she knottted a ""purse"" and a ""hood"" (mistakes turned useful) but she enjoyed it very much. If she'd had an adult's guidance making a quilt wouldn't have been a problem. This was a fantastic change from the constant DVD viewing that typically takes place on such long trips. I definitely recomend this craft.",4 "quilt My teenage neices LOVED it, even tho it seemed a toy for a much younger audience. It was quite beautiful and I considered ordering some for myself. I did have to order two for it to be big enough.",4 "Mixed reviews from this family My kids and I worked on this project together. My ten-year-old enjoyed it and was very proud of the results. However, my eight-year-old got very frustrated and gave up. I decided to help and discovered why it was so frustrating for the younger child. The strips of fabric that you are supposed to tie together are just BARELY long enough to make a double knot. We had to work on the quilt in short periods of time because of the high frustration factor (even for me.) Just be aware that he picture on the box, with the perfectly flat quilt and perfectly tied knots is an impossible standard--the quilt we made was puckered and uneven, and that was with an adult helping. (It's still a cute quilt, and as long as my kid is happy, who cares?) Also, you have to be careful because if you pull the knots tight, you can actually tear the thin fleece. Since my older child enjoyed it, I'm going to get some more durable fabric and make a similar kit myself--I'll cut the strips longer so the knots will be much easier to tie. Overall, a good project for just the right child, probably an older child with a long attention span and good dexterity.",2 "Great idea but inferior fabric I ordered two of these kits as a gift for my niece with the idea that she could combine them and make a nice lap quilt. When they arrived, I was very disappointed to see the fabric was thin - more like something you would make pajamas out of. I was expecting the kit to be made of fleece to make a warm and cuddly blanket. Instead, it was more like knit flannel. I returned the kits and will keep looking.",1 "Perfect gift! My daughter enjoys this more than I expected her to. We're hoping to finish it soon.Order/shipping were hassle-free.",4 """knot"" very good quality I am disappointed with the low quality, poorly cut material. I bought two kits for my daughters. Both kits had many squares with mangled fabric--fringed edges cut incorrectly, some fringed edges cut at an angle or partially cut off, some unraveled or partially unraveled. The material is thin and many of the fringed pieces unraveled when we pulled on them to tie the knots.Also, the fringe is so short that it is hard for my 8 year olds to tie in a double knot.The girls made the best of it and worked around the mangled pieces, but if I had known what a low quality, poorly made product this is I would have bought fleece and cut it myself.My daughters would like me to add, ""This is a rip-off.""",0 "What a super project!! We gave this kit to our 9-year-old daughter for Christmas this year and she has been so busy with it ever since. She is very proud of how well her blanket is turning out and is almost finished. Its simple to make, but not so simple that an older girl or boy would not be proud of the finished product. Fabric is wonderfully soft, colorful and easy to tie. Our daughter will have a high quality finished product and keepsake she'll cherish forever.",4 "Great project for kids 9+ I bought the Knot a Quilt for my 6 and 8 year old for a long car drive hoping to give them something to do. They loved the idea of making their own blanket, but had a hard time doing it for a long period of time without any help. My eight year old had a little trouble with it, and my six year old needed help with keeping the knots in order, it was frustrating for her.Overall, they liked it but I would recommend it for 9+ age group.",3 "Knot So Happy From 10 yo DD: It looked really fun and the colors are really cool. The tabs are short, fat and right next to each other, making them difficult to tie. It's hard to get the knot right: too tight puckers, too loose leaves a hole. Some of the colors are more stretchy than others. Some tabs lose their shape when being tied. From me: This was overpriced for the quality. What should have been a good road trip activity was a bust that took up space.",1 "Knot A Quilt The Quilt Kit arrived quickly and in great condition. I bought the ""Knot A Quilt"" for my six year old granddaughter for her birthday. The squares are already cut with ends to tie together. My six year old and I had a great time tying the knots together. She felt very proud of herself when she saw the finished quilt on her bed. The quilt material is only a middle grade fleece and it will most likely tear if it is not treated with care. If a child can tie a knot and follow simple directions then they can easily create a quilt to enjoy all winter.",4 "Daughter loves it! My 11 year old daughter is having fun with this and has asked friends to join her to start a quilt business! We have ordered additional kits so she can add to her collection. It helps with their motor skills and is very durable.",3 "Gift for niece I saw this item in amazon when looking up gifts for girls. My niece is a girl always looking for something to do and cant just have nothing to do so this looked perfect. She was very excited when she opened it and I will update my review when I find out truly if she liked the gift. The price and shipping were awesome. I love amazon!",4 "Great for a crafty child I bought this for my 5 year old daughter who loves anything crafty. She loves it, but be prepared to keep the pieces together for a while unless your child has an extremely long attention span. It's something fun that we work on together when we have some extra time, and she's thrilled with how it's turned out so far.",4 "This toy is hard for a six year. We purchaesed this toy for an advanced 6 yr. old. Her mother ended up having to untie and redo the knots, because they were, well,knotted incorectly. This was very frustrating for the child. Also, the toy is very boring because it is just tying knots over and over. Would not buy again.",1 "plenty large I got this for my 11-yr-old granddaughter. Due to one review that the product was not big enough for the reviewer's granddaughter, I bought two of them...thinking of making one XL quilt. Actually, one was plenty big for my granddaughter (who is not small) to use as a lap quilt. She enjoyed working on it and we did a good portion together. Then, of course, she decided I wasn't working fast enough for her, so she finished by herself!",2 "Very difficult/money wasted The ties are way too short to tie proper knots. It is very difficult for an adult and nearly impossible for a 6 year old. We now have a lot of fleece for crafts but not for the purpose intended.",0 "may not be for younger girls My daughter is 5 and the ties are short and therefore a little hard for her to do since they are so close to eachother. She loves it but gets frustrated.",3 "Knot to be Missed There are several reasons for which to introduce arts and crafts to children: as an introduction to a variety of hands-on activities; as a strengthening of hand-eye coordination skills - especially for the younger age group; as a family or independent project; to create a useful product; to teach attention to detail and persistence and to foster creativity within a structured design.The Knot-A-Quilt meets these and many other crafting ""standards."" What I liked best about this product is that it might launch your child into another level of the crafting experience. Just like makingpotholdersmight encourage your child to go on to learn weaving on areal loom, this project might inspire your child to explore more sophisticated sewing orquilting projects.This kit also teaches kids how to think about how things are made. Eventually, they can do this craft without the kit. By collecting and then cutting down old scraps of bedding, towels and cast-off clothing, they can create their own unique quilt or wall hanging.My family received this craft as a gift and loved working on it together. We've since created several one-of-a-kind creations that the kids use as bed throws. Highly recommend this as a family or holiday gift for the special people in your life.",4 "Superb idea, not the best quality for the price Frustrating is what this product turned out to be. I bought this for my 9 year old daughter. I am extremely thorough when I do research for a product......so I did read the reviews & should have accepted the warnings. When I saw this item I was delighted at the idea of my daughter & I working together to create something memorable. I am far from being a domestic goddess when it comes to sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc.... The material is indeed flimsy & rips easily when tying knots. Luckily I have tiny hands & could easily knot the quilt for my daughter. The strips are extremely small which makes it difficult to knot without ripping the fabric. She gave up on creating the quilt after knoting the first two blocks. I completely understood her frustrations. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this item to anyone I know. You're better off buying fabric at a store & creating your own masterpiece. The quality of this product is something Alex Toys should be ashamed of! Very disappointed!",1 "Not a good idea. The quilt squares are starting to unravel as the knots are being tied. The fringes are so short it is difficult to make the knots to make the quilt. I don't recommend this for anyone.",1 "Fringe too short This is a great idea in theory, but the fringe in our kit is too short to knot easily. It's difficult for an adult, let alone a child. If the cuts were longer, then we wouldn't have had to pull and stretch to get enough material to make knots. There wouldn't be puckers. Funny that the fringe in the video was plenty long.",1 "Fun with my great-granddaughters I truly enjoyed watching my two great-granddaughters Nina and Olivia while they were putting together their quilt. It was most colorful and they really had a great time watching it uncover ... it was very large and warm and they really loved their gift from Great-Grandma Claus! It was a great gift which I purchased from Amazon, among the other gifts I gave the 3 great-granddaughters. One is 4 years old and she loved a doll which she received.",4 "ok, but had to sew it The girls were excited about it, but the fringe is too short to tie, so we had to sew it instead.",2 "biancasboutique I thought this was so cool when I ordered it. We got it as a Christmas gift for our daughter. She was 6 at the time. She thought it was cool when she opened it but she only tied together 3 of the squares and hasn't touched it since. She loves things that challenges her and I think she got bored with this. Also, the fabric is kinda thin and if you tie the ends too tightly they can break off. Still a cute product and great price!",3 "Knot-A-Quilt I am not much of a sewer or into crafts, so I was worried this would be kind of hard for my girls. I am pleasantly surprised that it was a great deal of fun to do! In fact, it was so much fun that I bought batting and backing and made it into a real quilt. Now, it's very warm and my daughter loves it! I used embroidery thread to pull through at all the four-corner areas. I guess the only down part would be that it is kind of small even for a young girl to curl up into. It's more like a lap quilt size. I would highly recommend this kit for anyone with kids.",4 "tie a quilt The second grader this was for did very well with it...a long strip became a scarf, the last I saw, rather than waiting to be a quilt.",3 "Ok for what I got it for It's not an educational toy at all.Like other people said, it requires huge amount of patience even from an adult.I'm an adult, I have incredible patience since jigsaw puzzle is my hobby.And I can only put 3-4 squares of this at a time.And the quality of the fabric is really really bad so it stretches to one side of the fabric and not the other.So when I try to make a knot, one side of the string is extremly short and the other side is super stretch that it's about to break.Because of that it takes way more time than it should.But I didn't expect much of the quality when I read the reviews before I ordered.Even the cheapest Ikea fleece blanket has three times better quality fabric than this one.And this is way too expensive for how it is.I couldn't gotten different color fabric and cut it myself but... to do that I had to buy bunch of different color fabrics and leave leftovers for nothing. That's the only reason I bought this even though I knew what I was getting.But that's fine.It's been 2 days and I was making knots everytime I sit in front of TV. That must have been about...... 8 hours so far.. and I just finished 16 squares out of 48.I'm not in a hurry so that's fine.oh and I think the whole blanket will be destroyed if I wash. so....yup...there you go. honest review.",2 "My Daughter Loves this :) My daughter is 7 and she asked for this Knot-A-Quilt for Christmas. It is so easy and keeps her attention. She has learned to do it by herself. She does a little each night and LOVES it. The fabric is very Soft and warm. Very cute.",4 "Lots of Fun! Bought this as an Xmas gift for my 8 year old niece. She absolutely loved it...she began working on it immediately and finished it within 2 days. An excellent craft project that didn't require a lot of adult help. Would definitley recommend for children who love activities and putting things together.",4 "Frustrating!!!!!! When I bought ""Knot-a-quilt"" I was extremely excited to open it and make a new quilt. I bought the product because my older sister had said ""AMAZING!! I LOVE THE RESULTS!!"" However,this product is so hard, even to tie a knot. The fringe is BARELY long enough to do so. The toy is a project and I understand the point of the product is to have a hard project, but for the younger ones it should be at least doable. What I wanted to know before I bought the product was if it was too complicated or not. I recommend you save your money and buy something better,easier, and more fun, if you want to knot a quilt.",1 "I've always wanted a homemade quilt! I first thought this would only be appropriate for children, but I then read a review from a reader that she bought 2 kits to make an adult size quilt. Well, I was up for the challenge. My sewing skills are not that great, but I knew I could tie knots. I laid out the squares and got to work. I laid out a nice pattern and got to knotting. It took me a little over a week and with a lot of encouragement, I made a beautiful adult size quilt. This quilt (which was made at the end of October) still stops people in their tracks and they ask me where I got it. I currently live in a nursing home and I make sure that I have something to do in order to keep myself busy. I intend to keep this where ever I end up next.I am 45 years old and I am proud to say this kit is not only for the young, but for the young at heart!",4 "knot a quilt is knot easy I purchased 2 of these kits for kids ages 6 & 8. There is a nice selection of colored squares, but the tie pieces are very small and too close together - too hard for kids and hard to keep track of where the next 2 ties are. If they were longer and a little further apart it would be better. This is a craft for 8+, and even the 8 year old gave up after about 10 squares.",2 "Don't Bother In theory, this is a great product. The quality, as stated in many of the reviews, is poor. Depending on the color of the square, you get varying lengths for tying. Unfortunately my 7 year old got the yellow - the shortest of all the colors. After 20 minutes, she quit in frustration. I've been working on it for two hours and am no where near finished. The fabric begins to fray almost immediately after the tying process begins. I'm glad I purchased this on sale, but it would have been cheaper and of a much higher quality to purchase fleece from a fabric store to make your own.",1 "Good concept, poor execution This looked like a good project for my children, who have learned to tie things. But upon further examination, and trying it myself, I have to conclude that this is not a good project at all. The fringe is way too short for a child to manipulate into a knot - in fact, it is difficult for me! If this quilt is to be finished, it will be me doing it, because the tying will be too hard for them and they will lose interest very quickly. And I am quickly losing interest as well because it is so difficult. If the fringe were twice as long it would be much better, but the squares would then have to be larger also.",1 "My Daughter Loves This! My daughter absolutely loves Knot-A-Quilt! She received her first one two years ago when she was 7 and has asked for another one each year since! She loves planning different patterns for each quilt. I'm thrilled that I found the kit for the knot a hat, scarf, & purse on amazon. I'm planning on purchasing one of those so she can knot something other than another quilt!",4 "Alex Toys Knot-A-Quilt I found the material to be thin and not satisfactory. I ended up purchasing fleece in a fabric store and making my own quilt.",1 "Not for a 6 year old I can't imagine any 6 year old spending the hours involved in tying the hundreds of knots (I estimated 1500 knots) that are required. The material is hard to knot. It seems that some of the ties are a little too short and you have to fight with them. Certain colors really stretch out when you pull them to tie them. Its a good idea, but too much work in concept for the average 6 year old. I was looking for a fair independent project for her, and I ended up doing all the work. Might be a decent project for an older child. The finished project looks nice, but its not durable and I am afraid it is going to get ruined in our house.",1 "Great idea but a lot of work It says 6 and up but most 6 year olds are not going to want to put in all the work. There are a ton of knots to tie and my 6 year old is still learning to tie them. Even if she was good at tying knots I don't think she'd have the patience to tie all the knots. So either they should've made fewer ties or made it smaller overall. I guess we can split it and have two baby blankets, one we can save to do another time but I think they should've said 8+.",1 "Very difficult material to work with I purchased this for my almost 7-year-old daughter. The fringe for knotting is super small and she couldn't get the knots in. The polyester fleece is paper thin and if you pull the knots too tight they stretch/tear. The finished product is not warm. My daughter does like the completed product (completed by her Grandmother). Do not mistake this for anything similar to the fleece projects available with two warm layers attached together.",0 "This Item is a waste of money I bought this Item for my nine year old Grandaughter for Christmas. The only thing it did for her was make her feel bad about herself. I decided to give it a try. I told her it wasn't her fault- the strings aren't long enough and very flimsy and stretchable. Patents don't waste your money, It will never look like the picture and your child will just be disappointed.",0 "A Lot of Fun! I purchased this product for my 8 year old daughter. She loves it. She thought of a pattern on her own with the different colors. It is big enough for her to use to sit on the couch and in the car. It did not take her long to put it together and she enjoyed putting it together.",4 "Knot A Quilt I bought 3 of these kits - one took me about 10 afternoons tofinish because it was going to my granddaughter in WA. Sinceit gets rather cold and this ended up being very light, I tooka blanket I had, cut it to size and lined the quilt. Turnedout fantastic and I know this will keep her warm!",3 "Cute and fun all in one! Knot A Quilt is an fun project for a child of around 7 or 8 years old. No messy supplies are needed. All you do is make knots. The kit makes a nice sized throw and it is super soft.We used one kit to make 2 baby blankets for our newborn neice and her year old Brother. I had to order more as my kids each wanted one.This is a craft they will enjoy!",3 "Difficult to knot!! I bought this for my 9yo daughter for Christmas last year and it still sits in her art cabinet. The strips are too short and too close together to tie, even for an adult. It is a very fustrating project to work on for a child. My daughter has found other creative uses for the squares, which I am pleased about, but the intended use (and $30) got made into a pile of scrap material (which I could have gotten more scrap material for my money at Wal-Mart). I do not recommend unless you have infinate patience.",1 "Great craft for 5-7 year old! this was the #1 item our then-kindergartener wanted for Christmas. She needed supervision so as to not get the knots mis-aligned --- but she's very pleased with herself that she pretty much did this on her own. If you have a little one interested in fabric crafts - I highly recommend it.",3 "Not really for beginners I tested this machine for a small needlework shop to see if it were worth keeping around for emergencies and odd jobs.Although the description claims that this little machine takes the "intimidation" out of sewing, it's really a fussy little gadget that best serves experienced stitchers in emergency situations or while travelling. To expect that a neophyte would be able to know how to adjust tension and manipulate fabric is to invite verbal abuse from those who don't know what they're doing.One of the main flaws of this machine is not necessarily its mechanics (it's far noisier than a regular machine), but its accessories; it's shipped with a pack of bobbins and spools pre-wound with the worst thread imaginable: cheap, fuzzy, short-fiber spun polyester. Not only will spun polyester thread cause expensive machines to choke, but in this machine, it's a recipe for the disasters of tangling thread, throat plate jams and damaged needles.The needles it's shipped with -- inferior metal, semi-ball point -- will only handle plain-woven midweight cotton fabric. If you attempt to stitch on stretch or knit fabric, be prepared for skipped stitches and jamming, unless you purchase ballpoint needles and long staple polyester thread. Woven fabrics are best stitched with sharp-point or universal point needles.I was disappointed that I couldn't find a way to adjust stitch length, even though I've operated dozens of domestic, commercial, and industrial sewing machines. The "speed control" buttons are practically useless, and do not control the feed dogs. There is no reverse stitch control to form backstitching at the beginning and end of a seam.I found the size of the power pedal small enough to hold between the knees (to keep it from "creeping").When the proper thread and needles are used for the project (and again, a complete beginner would have no idea about using undamaged points or when to choose long staple poly or cotton) this machine stitches well enough for quick seams and hems.If you're looking for a "first" sewing machine, buy one in the $80 - $140 range from a shop where the staff are willing to help you learn to sew. The Euro-Pro Dressmaker 998B is NOT for raw beginners without an experienced sewing buddy, but for experienced or casual stitchers who use the proper thread & needles for small projects or emergency repairs.",3 "pay ... more and get a real machine You get exactly what you pay for wifh this. The thread tension is a real problem. I couldn't stitch chiffon at all- it kept snagging and bunching up. The foot pedal is so poorly made, I was nervous pressing on it.I'd rather sew by hand than fight with this .... Do yourself a favor- don't be cheap, buy a real machine.",0 "Despite Cruel Commentary - It's a good little machine Prior to the purchase of this machine I had only performed "hand-sewing." I am a crocheter/knitter and I generally add linings and other things to my pieces that require fabric. I had purchased a "handy-stitch" to help with my ventures - but it was very hard to control. I found the "dressmaker" on sale and picked it up about a week ago and I have been completely pleased. Everything was packaged neatly and despite other reviews to the contrary - the thread is actually not all that bad. Plus, you get every color under the sun. I mean, lets get real... you're paying about thirty bucks for a sewing machine and your complaining that it doesn't stitch like an $800 machine? Come on, people. You get what you pay for. But, in respect to the product at hand... I think, perhaps, you get a bit more than you pay for. It is a sleak machine - compact - easy to use - and this is the opinion of an amature sewer. I have not regreted my purchase for a second. I thank the manufacturers of this product, in my opinion, they have done a fine job. If you're looking for an inexpensive sewing machine to learn on or use intermitently - by the Euro-pro Dressmaker. It's a winner!",4 "I hate it I have had nothing but problems with it. I am continuosly rethreading both the upper bobbin and botom bobbin. My bigest problem with it is that it misses stitching and I'll only get2-3 big stitches how are you suppose to do anything with that?as far as I am concerned the advertisments for this machine are wrong and I think it was a waste of my money and other customer's money to. and there is absolutly no speed control or stitch control as advertised.very unhappy",0 "I decided to return it on the first day. I bought this item because I was not going to do hard or complicated job with the sewing machine and I didn't need a big one for my simplest jobs. But, this item was not fit for even a simple straight stiching with a linen. I wasted my time with this unreliable machine.",0 "Great little machine! This machine is not a toy. It's a simple, basic sewing machine for those looking to make simple projects. Pillow cases, home decor, mending, and hems. I have a full size machine myself but bought this for my sister whom I taught to sew pillow cases on this machine. We spent an entire afternoon sewing and this machine performed really well :) I would have given it 5 stars if it had any special features but for the price and size, you really can't go wrong.",3 "Short and Sweet I am not a pro, nor an amateur, but I found this little machine very, very helpful and worth the money for small odd jobs. I have already put a hem on a quilt that I have been wanting to finish for five years (but was too lazy to sew it by hand) and it did a great job! It stiched through three layers of fabric with no problem.My next project is curtains and, so far, I am very pleased with my purchase. I do not have the room to store a larger machine and I do not have the ambition to sew anything requiring anything more than what this great little machine offers.The only thing that I do not like about it is that it slides sometimes, since it is so small and lightweight, that you have to hold it with one hand and guide the fabric with the other. I am sure there is a way to remedy the problem, I just haven't figured it out yet. It was worth the thirty dollars and I would buy another one, if I had to, in a heartbeat.It is not fancy, you get what you pay for, but if you just want a little machine to hem things up, make pillow cases, curtains and other odds and end jobs, this machine is for you.",4 "Very unhappy customer I was so excited when I spotted this product. I am a beginner, so I wanted something inexpensive that I could do simple things on. Well, this is not the machine that I thought. It is anything but simple...it jams, doesn't stitch half the time and very unreliable. I am returning it the first chance I get...I would not recommend this product at all...steer clear!",0 "I decided to return it on the first day. I bought this item because I was not going to do hard or complicated job with the sewing machine and I didn't need a big one for my simplest jobs. But, this item was not fit for even a simple straight stiching with a linen. I wasted my time with this unreliable machine.",0 "A Cute Lil' Toy Alright, I must admit I'm cheap. I had a gift certificate and could have a bought a REAL sewing machine. But istead I was lurred in by this cheap alternative. It arrived and I thought hmm... this can't be it the box is so small. But hey, don't judge by size correct? How about weight, I always remembered my grandmother's huge sewing machine and how heavy it was, and this arrived and weighed less than an average paperback book. Color, yes very cute looking, lots of colorful strings and such but the fact of the matter is it's a TOY!!I made some little bags out of very thin cotton to try it out. They seemed to turn out alright, but even after adjusting the tension the stitches wouldn't hold. But I wasn't really upset until I went to fix a 1 cm strap on a dress I've been wanting to repair. It was made out of a thin rayon and it jammed. Then it jammed again. Six tries later it was all I could do not to throw it out the window. 1 cm!So folks, take my advice: don't be cheap, spend the extra $50 and buy a real machine. I really wish I had gone with the Singer that was refurbished for only $80.Good luck!",0 "Cheap I got this as a gift, and thought it was perfect because all I need to use it for is hemming pant legs. On my first pair I got through one leg, but on the second it jammed three times and the needle broke in half! I was not being rough at all! Buy a machine that can get you through your projects. It's not this one.",0 "Sadly Disappointed Not even worth the $30 that it costs.",0 "You Get What You Pay For... Never before has this saying been so true to me than when I purchased this sewing machine. It's aweful...it bounces all over the place and makes it nearly impossible to sew a straight line. I'm a beginner and let me tell you...it's NOT for beginners! I was able to sew one thing, a pillow and after that I have not been able to get the darn thig to make stiches since! I'm returning this to Target. Sometimes you have to pay more to get more.Take my advice...don't...DON'T get this machine!Ciao!",0 "Lost foot pedal I bought a euro-pro machine for my eight year old. The foot pedal is not in the box and I have been trying for two weeks to order a new one. The number for the product is busy always and they are not very helpful. She can't use the product without the accessory that is missing. Someone please help me. The internet is not helpful either. Please give me some useful advice on where to get this missing part. thank you cathy yerbich",1 "Safety and easy sewing for children 1.It is so convenient for me to use this lovely mini sewing machine without worry about the bobbin and needle threading.When I open the package to take out this machine,then I canstart to sewing quickly.2.This machine is very reliable even if you continue to operateit over 7 hours,it is still in good conditions.",3 "BEAUTIFUL YES, THIS IS A VERY NICE ITEM.I AM BUYING THIS ON SATURDAY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!",4 "Not good HOw do I return this item...Please tell me the procedure",0 "Simplified Sewing Machine It is really hard to locate a great priced item, that isn't complicated to use in any sense. I love to sew and am advicing that after reviewing this item that it is a represented as a true simplistic item , to purchase without any reservations. I hate things that at are hard to use, since I'm physically disabled and my hands need items and purchases that make me feel that my hobbies and or talents which my disability limits alot, is attracted to items that are not hard to use. The world of a disabled life really needs to be opened to the public much more, since it is really ignored alot. There are few things that disabled people can partake in, and this is exciting to see a great opportunity at hand. I plan on putting this on my wish list and hope that you will too.",4 "Great solution for guys I was very pleased with this little sewing machine. I'm a guy, and I know nothing about sewing, except that I was tired of sewing little holes in my clothes by hand. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a big, fancy machine. This one is pretty basic, and there are a couple places where the instructions could've been clearer. But after sewing up a hole in some pants within 10 minutes of opening the box, I felt very happy with my purchase.",3 "similar machines do not work! I have an even smaller version of this machine and it has completely stopped working after just two days. I will be returning it to target TODAY. If I were you, I would not buy any sewing machines or sewing products from this brand. Not a good investment!",0 "BIG WASTE OF MONEY This is the biggest waste of time and money. The concept is good, a small, simple machine for someone like me who would do occasional craft stuff. But this machine cannot even do a simple stitch without jamming and bunching up. This machine ought to be discontinued! I returned it the day after I bought it.",0 "waste I can't imagine anyone getting any use out of this--it was flimsy and impossible to get to work.",0 "NOT GOOD I tried your sewing machine, and honestly I was very dissapointed. The 1st time I used it got stuck and jamed, and I will be taking it back to the Store for a refund, I only bought it so I did not have to bring out my big machine, but I should have known better It does not even do SMALL jobs properly at least there should have been some way that you could un jam it I know that it is not expensive but for little jobs it should have worked Thank you",0 "Pleated skirt with belt loops. It so happened. I just finished making skirt B from Kwik Sew Pattern 3631. I'd say this machine is fine to sew with.Really, with the way my life is, I would not have had such an easy time with a bigger machine. This is the lap dog of sewing machines. You can pick it up and put it where you want it. When it was time to press the seams, I put the sewing machine aside and placed the mini ironing board on the table.As I was making this skirt, I thought to another reviewer who said that this was a ""terrible machine for a beginner because it didn't have"" (paraphrasing) - well, a lot of things that a beginner doesn't know to need. Sure, it would have been nice to adjust the stitch length, but it really wasn't any big deal to run a couple rows of gathering stitches through there the old fashioned way.This machine doesn't come with a zipper foot either, and I don't know if there is one out there in the world that would fit it...I took the advice of Sinatra and Bon Jovi and just did it my way...ON the machine. I just snuggled the zipper up there and it worked. The reason I was okay with this was because I have very little money invested in the machine. It was worth the risk of breakage. It powered through.The only time the machine had as much thickness as it could handle was at the end when I was sewing the ""ditch stitches"". It had to go through two layers of yoke, a belt loop and two layers of skirt. Did I mention I haven't sewn anything real since I was about 11? Almost 2 decades ago. It did much better as long as I actually stuck to the ""ditch"" around the belt loops :)I only have this machine because I saw it at a yard sale and thought it was so small and unimposing I would like to have it around for the nephew to try, for lining in my crochet and knitting, and the possible occasional repair. This is the first thing I ended up using it for. Because I had it sitting at home and I wanted a certain style, fabric and color of skirt, I went out and got the pattern and fabric. Because of the machine it is (small and inexpensive), I now have a stylish skirt that I made myself!",4 "no parts supply The main body of the machine is ok. But the split tip of the plastic large spool pin broke after a couple of use. There is only one in the package. I tried to glue it but it didn't hold. I searched for it on the internet. No luck and saw other users have the same problem and looking for the same part. Then, I call the customer service number on the manual (they don't have a web site. can you believe it!). They told me no one else carry their parts because they are the manufacturer, and they don't have the spool pin becuase this machine is so small. I tried to give feedback and they hang up on me. So, although the machine body is still good, it's useless without the spool pin.",0 "Shameless liars, false advertising These shameless liars state on the box ""Durable metal gear for long time use"".I open it up because it would not work properly - all cheap plastic gear.Besides that they supplied power adapter with wrong polarity which caused the machine to go in the opposite direction.What a garbage!!!",0 "Mediocre at best. The only thing thats good about it is the small size. Its cute but gets stuck really easily..",1 "Got it for crafts, not for regular sewing I just got this little machine home. It was $20 at Target and I had a $5.00 coupon. I have been reading about using mini machines for crafting and paper stitching, so that's what I intend to do with this one and why I bought it (and because it's very lightweight and battery powered, but comes with an adapter.) I have an older Pfaff electronic sewing machine, which I love and use for regular sewing. I've only tried this one out on the little piece of cotton it came with so far. I'm actually amazed it sews at all. The uppper thread has snapped a couple of times, but it's cheap thread (the thread it came with.) And the light dims when I begin to sew, but it actually does stitch OK so far.If it doesn't work well on paper, which I'll try next, I'll probably return it, but so far I'm not that disappointed for a $20 machine.My advice: If you are serious about sewing and looking for your first machine, spend about $30 to $50 more and get a real machine (or for $100 you can get any number of great machines, and it will be worth the investment.) The reviews I've read for mini-machines recommend the Janome Sew Mini. It gets very good reviews and sells for about $60 or sometimes less. This one's just for fun or crafts. I would NOT depend on this one for important sewing, but OK otherwise. Do your research before you buy.",2 "keep it simple This machine is good for beginners who wants to do simple jobs, like mending. I am a beginner and I am quite pleased with this machine. I had some trouble with the bobbin jamming at first, but after working with it for a while I realize that it was the soft t-shirt(undershirt) type fabric I was using that was causing the jam and not the machine. It takes some time and patience, but once you familiarize yourself with the machine and its operation, you can do simple mending and heming projects anything else would be asking too much. The instruction guide does not offer much instruction beyond the basic operation of the machine, so beginners should also invest in a good sewing book. Unfortunately, I have been bitten by the sewing bug and now want to venture into other projects that are too complex for this machine, therefore if you hope to do more than mending and simple home projects, don't buy this machine. Otherwise it is a great tool for beginners and people who don't intend to do more than simple projects.",3 "Grossly inferior construction, poor quality I purchased this sewing machine to make simple, rapid alterations on some of my cheaper clothing. I have very limited experience with sewing, but figured that an inexpensive sewing machine would be a good investment.Unfortunately, the Euro-Pro sewing center was very disappointing, and completely failed to meet my expectations. The machine was subject to frequent jams, had a weak motor and a poorly designed electrical system, and it was very difficult to make proper adjustments to tension the thread correctly. I managed to make several seams, but the stitching was quite uneven. In conclusion, I was very disappointed with this device, and have returned it for a refund. I would not recommend purchase of this device except for the most trivial of tasks, and even then I would seek a second opinion.",0 "Spend the Money for More Machine I would rate lower if given the option. This item was a gift to my husband for Christmas. I tested it out to learn how to operate the machine so that I could teach him. I was so very disappointed. For the first 3 minutes, the machine began sewing great. After that everything went downhill. I was trying to sew lightweight jogging suit cotton material. The needle jammed and the machine stopped. The only way to get the needle out was to bend it. After about 20 minutes, I was able to get the needle out. I replaced the needle with another one and it jammed also. I was totally disgusted because the machine professes to sew denim material. I took it back to the store and will just spend more money to get a professional sewing machine. Don't waste your money on this product.",0 "don't buy cheap stuff I recieved this sewing machine as a gift and it arrived broken. my husband spent the night trying to get it to work, and finally gave up after he realized that the problem was internal.( it kept clicking) finally he got it to work and tried to sew a piece of cloth but the thread wouldn't come out, then the bobbin became loose and the machine froze and wouldn't work. If you are looking for a sewing machine you are better off buying a better quality machine- spend the extra $$ and get a working machine",0 "dressmaker euro pro I received everything from the 100 piece set to the foot pedal to the plug in adapter. I followed the direction completely as it was written. I had a problem when i switched to a different material of similar strength, and got a bad understitching, but once i adjusted the tension it was great. The book even tells you when to adjust the tension. I made a small little bag and put some pottpouri in it. It's good for making pillow cases and small projects. You can't control the speed effectively, but i still love it. I've never sewn or hemmed anything before, and it was a great experience. I did have a bobbin problem, but after i kept trying --i finally got it. I've got small hands good for guiding the material, but i was thinking it probably would be harder to use if someone were to have bigger hands.Patience is the key.",3 "Jam central... I'm fairly petite and thus have been forced to learn how to hem and alter clothing at an early age- I bought this item figuring it'll do for simple hemming projects. BOY WAS I WRONG...right off the start, the threading kept jamming up. When I called customer support, they made it sound like I was the one who couldn't use this three-button machine. After a few hours and massive seam ripping to redo and undo the threading and trying out different fabrics- I threw up the white flat and returned it to Amazon. THANK HEAVENS I bought it from Amazon, the return was simple & painless.",0 "No way Dressmaker, huh? Don't even try to make a dress with this thing. I sewed a whoppin' 6 inches with it, 5 of which had to be ripped out. The needle gets stuck and a wad of thread under the bobbin cover must be cut free to get the it out and start the process over. The underside of the fabric will also have a ton of excess thread, hence why I ended up with 1 inch of halfway decent stitches out of 6. I don't wish this frustration on anyone. I'm not even going to donate this to a thrift store, I'm throwing it out.",0 "A Waste of Money! The worse product I ever bought. It did not sew, it was impossible to thread and made me so frustrated that I threw it in the garbage.",0 "Use your own thread I don't believe this unit deserves all the negative reviews that it has gotten. Much to my delight this gizmo was able to do basic sewing after a bit of practice on my part. It is capable of sewing light fabrics using the materials provided. For heavier fabric like pants, you really need to use your own thread. Otherwise, it's useless. As another poster noted, you might want to buy your own needles as well, though I haven't tried that. This unit paid for itself after I hemmed three pairs of pants! Not bad for an absolutely basic sewing machine.",3 "For the price not that bad I've been sewing since I was the age of 6. Twenty years later I am alot better than when I started. I remember my mom bought me alittle play sewing machine, but it is nothing in comparison to this little machine. I wish this could have been my first sewing machine.I bought this little machine for a girl that wants to learn to sew, but I have borrowed it from time to time from her to do some repair works while I am not home where my fancy expensive machine is, and I must say for the money ... Not bad, not bad at all.Threading is childs play and even the stitching is slow enough so that any beginer or child can keep up with it.I will not recomend it though for making of clothes or heavy duty jobs, but it perfect for kids or just little repair works.",3 "Very good machine for the price - for those who don't sew ""a lot"" I love this little sewing machine to my heart. I don't sew a lot and hence this little one is good enough for me to add a small bow to my daughter's dress, make the pants/shirts little tighter if needed etc. For a professional stitcher or for those who sew ""a lot"", I don't recommend this product.",3 "Awful My mother bought this "sewing machine" for me, thinking that she could save some money. I used it for one night, then I became so frustrated with it that I quit. It would frequently jam. It is now collecting dust on my bookshelf. It is incredibly hard to use and I would recommend it to no one!",0 "May be good if ...... I bought this unit almost a year ago to do some home deorating. Throw pillows - vallences, etc. I had not gotten around to it till now.The one think I noticed is that the power plug had to be rotated to actually power the unit. So there may be something wrong with that design. But my biggest problem is when I bought it I took out the instructions to read. I lost those instructions. And now have having a very hard time with it.I cant get the unit to sew with out having the thread bunch up in the underside of the fabric, and then clog.I was hoping to find a user manual on line - but there does not seam to be one. That would be a great help for most of us out there who for one reason or another, don't have it any longer.Judging by my limited use with this item, I have to say I am disabpointed.Thank You",0 "Not too reliable - may not last long I have had one of these for a year and a half - or so. I am getting ready to return it for repair for the second time. The first time it just stopped all motion and electrical activity. It was still under warranty; they sent me a completely new one. This time it is badly bunching thread on the back of the fabric - was working fine then suddenly started doing this. I have to pay this time to have it repaired.You have to be very careful with the way you use this machine. There are many things you cannot do with this machine (no reverse, cannot manually reverse a stitch, cannot adjust the stitch length or pull on the fabric to do so.) The instructions for correct use must be followed to avoid damaging the machine and to have it operate properly. I know how to sew well with machines, but only do so for repairs or alterations, so I'm not abusing this thing. I could put up with all of the care required to use this machine to have an inexpensive one for straight-stitch repairs while in my temporary situation (my regular machine is packed up). But I am getting sick of calling their tech support, trouble-shooting all the things I am doing correctly anyway, and being told to ship the machine back for repairs (I have to pay this time for repairs plus shipping) and having to stop sewing for another 2 months while it is fixed.If you want to enjoy sewing, especially if you are just getting into it, look elsewhere for a machine and save yourself a headache.",0 "very pleased! this machine is best served for those with limited space and a limited budget. i am very happy with my purchase. prior to the purchase of this machine, my only sewing experience had been some poorly done and time consuming hand-stitching. within a half-hour of opening the box, i was up and going, and promply mended my bedskirt without any problems. it even comes pre-threaded. if you have the space, money, and talent i'd purchase a quality machine, but the euro-pro dressmaker was a blessing for a beginner like me.",3 "threading the bobbins I am traveling and it is a smart tool to have for quickjobs. Although, I have misplaced the instructions to fillthe bobbins with higher quality thread. I believe all theattachments are here with me. Unfortunately, there isn't anybobbin coding system or marks on the machine to indicate theprocess for threading them. Someone with no experience would'ntbe able to figure it out. I will not give up. I'm stickingparts in the various holes to test which way works. Oh, by theway, don't drop the little spring, it's seems to be a vitalpart.",1 "Big Disappointment ! I purchased this machine for my daughter to start learning how to work with a sewing machine. What a disappointment! The bottom bobbin does not work correctly. It seems that there are parts missing. I'm returning it today for a refund.",0 "Surprising workhorse of a machine! My sister got this machine for me at least 7 years ago when i was just starting to sew. it is very easy to thread. the bobbin is the easiest i've ever seen to load. easy to adjust tension (with a great pictorial of how to adjust).I was a little annoyed at first b/c it doesn't have a ""reverse stitch"" but i've managed w/o it. i just do a little stitching, flip and the stitch away.... Yes, it's loud, but i don't find it any louder than my larger, more expensive machine.I have made numerous scrub tops, baby clothes, baby wipes, cloth napkins, birthday pennant banner, hemmed many pants, etc. I recently got a more expensive sewing machine. mid-project, it went all wonky. pulled out my stand-by little machine and finished the project.i have recommended this little workhorse to anyone who is starting to sew. might as well see if you like sewing on a $20 machine vs a $100+ machine.",4 "2 needles broke, jammed I got this over 2 years ago, and stuck it in my closet after i couldn't get it to work. I decided to give it another try, and took it out. Finally after messing with the bottom bobbin, it finally operated. I was so excited! So I tried using it today, and somehow the needle bent while I was sewing a pillow case - nothing too thick. I saw that the needle broke. So I took that off, and read the instructions to ""clamp"" the needle in. Did that - while I was tightening the needle clamp, the cheap plastic clamp cracked! I wasn't exerting much force. I didn't notice the crack until I began sewing with the 2nd needle they give you, and then it got jammed again! Since the needle wasn't broken, I don't think there is a way to get the needle out, that is stuck in the bottom bobbin, other than to break it. So I broke it, and have a broken needle clamp as well. Any suggestions to get a replacement part for this thing?",1 "Disappointed in this product I have two scouts in the family and I don't sew. I thought that buying this inexpensive ""sewing center"" would save me a few dollars or finger pricks by letting me easily sew on my children's patches.I was dead wrong. I think the model I got is missing a piece because the thread bunches up from the bobbin underneath and the machine freezes up after less than an inch of sewing. I have followed directions in threading the machine, but when I look at the photo of the bobbin case there seems to be a bit of metal that my machine does not have.I am so disappointed and am just going to have to throw this little time waster away. I could have sewed on several patches by hand in the amount of time I have spent trying to get it to work today.",0 "Jump Ring Opener Great opener for the price but if you have a variety of jump rings to open then I suggest you look further. On one side the slats are the same size.",2 "HP Matte Canvas Roll I received this canvas in a timely manner. The canvas itself was wonderful....I was creating a canvas for behind a glass elevator----36"" x 42'; this canvas was the perfect size and was thin and stable. It's a great product.",4 "Great little sharpener! The sharpener I have is at least 20 years old. I stole mine from my mom when I moved out ten years ago, and she'd had them at least 10 years herself. They still keep the edges on my scissors keen!",4 "Great Little Item This arrived quickly, well-priced and I'm pleased with my purchase. I am happy with my purchase all the way around.",4 "Fantastic little gadget This is perfect for sharpening my TRIMMING scissors, also handy for the picnic steak knives. :0)I keep it in my pocket when I'm trimming, I can just whip it out, do a quick sharpen, and on to the next plant.When I'm q-in at the park it fits perfectly in my picnic basket...",4 "great little inexpensive sharpener This is a great little invention! Even does my little tiny embroidery scissors. Would definately recommend these.Small and easy to store in sewing box.",4 "Best $2 I ever spent! My kids destroy my scissors and I kept replacing them, thinking it was too costly to get a $5 pair of scissors sharpened. Then I came across this little gadget- wow! About 20 strokes and my ready-for-the-garbage Fiskars are like new! They couldn't even cut paper before and now I am using them as sewing shears again. Just cut some fine cotton fabric with ease and preciseness. An awesome deal, highly recommended.",4 "Fiskars knife sharpener It didn't work well at all. I tried several different types of scissors with little to no improvement on the blades. For paying only a few bucks I shouldn't have expected much.",1 "SewSharp Sharpener Do not waste your money on this small item. The larger Fiskar Sharpener is a better purchase for the money.",0 "works but... It works, but it takes a while to actually sharpen the scissors. Also, even though the one in the picture says ""Made in USA,"" the one I received was made in China.",3 "Fiskars Sew Sharp Scissors Sharpener This little thing I keep in my junk drawer love it, I have 5 of them dont ever want to not have one I have 16 pairs of Fiskars scissors and they are as sharp as the day I bought them if you want your fiskars to stay sharp you need to get a little Sew Sharp!",4 "Waste of money Took a chance on and was disappointed in this sharpener. Despite much patience and taking my time (per one reviewer), I noticed only a slight and short-lived sharpening of my medium size scissors.",0 "Lasts for years! I have owned one of these for over 10 years. Have been very pleased with the edge it puts on my sewing and utility scissors. Recently I carefully pushed/pulled the little sharpening dowel out with a pair of needle-nose pliers (Just gently wiggle it through the end and then grasp it and pull free). Cleaned it up with a little scrubbing using a powdered cleanser til it was white again. It restored the sharpening ability beautifully! They make great gifts for the beginning sewer or crafter or homeowner you might know. Good little holiday presents!",4 "Scissor Wonder I bought this little gadget and then didn't open the package for months. It just didn't look like it could possibly make much impact. It did a great job sharpening my scissors. It saved my old utility scissors from the trash can. They are as good as new. And I no longer have ""junk"" scissors for use on plastic and ""good"" scissors for use on paper only! This little thing can make them all like new. It may not perform like the more expensive sharpeners, but it does a great job and the price is right.",4 "Does a pretty good job with most scissors I've had this sharpener for years now, mostly to sharpen my sewing shears, but I have used them for regular paper-cutting, kitchen and nail scissors and they do a great job. It can be a little hard to get the scissors lined up right, but that might just be me.",3 "The basics of sharpening physics.... This is a GREAT edger for Fiskar scissors. This product will work for everyone, however, not for every pair of scissors. Some scissors may be too far gone, and, I suspect, that's why there are some poor reviews.Basically, there are two steps to truly sharpening a pair of scissors -- creating the edge, and truing the edge. As you cut with a sharp blade (scissors, or knife) the edge becomes microscopically bent over into a curl. So, eventually your need to ""true"" the edge, or make it flat and straight again. That's what this tool does. Similarly, using a sharpening steel does this for a knife.The edge can be trued many, many times, before you actually need to grind an entirely new edge. But eventually, if the edge is too degraded (nicks, or just too blunt), the only solution is to grind an entirely new edge. But this tool, or any of the other Fiskar edgers, will keep well-used Fiskar scissors or snips in good shape for years! I use my scissors daily, and I have pairs that are six or seven years old!",4 "scissors sharpener I had gotten one of these sharpeners years ago with a scissors purchase. It is easy to use and sharpens quickly. It also takes up little space, so fits easily in a drawer or sewing kit. I was thrilled to find this at Amazon and be able to replace my original, which had gotten lost. This one works as great as the first.",4 "They work! These suprised me, they actually work. The sharpness doesn't last long but these are good in a pinch. A handy, convenient, cheap gadget to keep in the junk drawer!",3 "Fabulous sharpener for the price Way smaller than other sharpeners found in stores - this doesn't sit on your desk, but in the drawer. It may not get your scissors as sharp as a professional sharpening (don't know, never had a professional one), but for the price and the size it works just fine.I had one for years and recently lost it. I've been looking forever to find one in the local craft stores and finally found one on Amazon. I ordered several, giving away the extras to friends.I do wish that it had a hole so I could attach it to a key ring therefore making it a bit harder to lose.",4 "Not for medium to big scissors These sharpeners are good for your small scissors. For regular scissors that are not too thick, I sharpen the blades sequentially using the upper split side opening. They work. These are good to begin with. I'll look for something for my bigger scissors. Good to give others to introduce them to scissors sharpening.",2 "Great sharpener Many years ago I bought one so I knew how well it worked. When mime couldn't be found I went looking for a new one. So glad they are still making them. It keeps my little scissors sharp it is small but mighty.",4 "Great for a quick refreshing of your scissors If you need ultra-sharp scissors, this little gadget is for you. It will return the edge to near new condition with only a few strokes. It is very small and very easy to fit into any kind of sewing or took kit. We have given many away as gifts after using one ourselves. I am not sure how long it will last (as in month or years, not day or weeks) but it does seem reasonably durable.",3 "Perfect! Let's see.... Does it sharpen my scissors quickly and effectively? Yes. Is it so cheap that, even if it hadn't worked, I wouldn't have cared too much? Yep. Long story short, if you need to sharpen your scissors and you don't want to waste..ahem...spend a lot of money, get this.",4 "It works I tried this sharpener on an old pair of cheap scissors that I was going to throw away because they wouldn't cut through anything and now they work again! I've also used it on my good sewing scissors to keep them razor sharp. It definitely works and for the price you can't beat it.",4 "It’s okay Not as good as I’d hoped. I get a better edge with the dremel drill. I as hoping this little gadget would be better, as I can fit it in my sewing kit. Wouldn’t really recommend. I’m usually a fan of Fiskars’ products, but this did not “cut the cake”.",2 "Fiskars SewScissors Sharpener This is a piece of junk and is absolutely useless. It went to the trash. It never worked for us.",0 "Doen'st work at all Scissors don't get sharp as expected and the sharpening effects are highly uneven. Expected more from Fiskars brand. Would probably shop around for something better",0 "It's just o.k. I was expecting something larger and more sturdy that would sharpen small objects. This is just o.k., but really does not dothe job as I thought it would.",2 "Adequate for normal scissors but not the Soft spring action scissor. It's okay for normal scissors but my husband can sharpen better than this particular device does. If you don't have someone to personally sharpen your blade it would be an option.",2 "Much smaller than it appears, handle too small. The dinky thumb circle makes holding this during use a struggle, causes hand cramps. Your scissors blades will have to have the same grinding angle as Fiskars otherwise no sharpening will occur. Also the overall size of the blade slots means only small to medium blades will fit. My poultry shears by Fiskars with the notched blades won't completely fit into the small slots provided. Maybe if you place the item in the jaws of a vise or vise grip pliers you can hold and use it easier. They should make a larger model for full size shears, or re-design this product.",2 "Great sharpener! I have been using this sharpener for years with my Fiskar 7: scissors. It works very well. Just open thescissors, slide the blades into the two slots, then close the scissors as if you are cutting a piece of paper.Repeat approximately 10 times. The scissors will cut a nice clean line again without dragging.",4 "Sissors Sharpener I like the compact little sharpener and it does a fantastic job on any size sissors. I would reccommend them to anyone and this is a great stocking stuffer.",4 "Poor Choice I didn't find this product worth using. There was hardly any improvement in cutting ability at all. I guess you get what you pay for!",0 "a disappointment .. Expected better from Fiskars .. difficult to use but will sharpen with patience. For the price ... well, I suppose.",2 "Dreadful. Not easy to use and does next to nothing From the reviews, I thought this would be a handy thing to have. I tried using it as directed, it doesn't pull smoothly thru. I tried only using one side at a time and it doesn't do anything. What a waste of money!",0 "Don't waste your money! Even though this is cheap enough don't be fooled into thinking that it actually works. It does absolutely nothing to sharpen scissors!",0 "great service i am very satisfied with amazon and the sellers i have purchased. very reliable and quick service. thanks",3 "A great buy! I've owned this little sharpener for years and it still works great! A lot cheaper than replacing your scissors and much more convenient than waiting for the scissor man to show up! Love it!",4 "Handiest portable tool in my sewing kit Fiskars used to include these little gems with many of their scissors but no longer. After doing an extensive search for them I found them at amazon and was so grateful. These help sharpen your scissor blades to razor quality very quickly. Fiskars scissors are some of the best in the world and I hate having to use other brands. This sharpener helps me keep my scissors in top form, especially as I use them extensively for quilting, and for cutting paper patterns which dull blades quickly.",4 "Fiskars Scissors Sharpener In the past, I have always sharpened my scissors by hand, which can be tedious, and if done improperly, can permanently ruin scissors. I saw this nifty little scissor sharpener, and thought I would give it a try. It works great! My Fiskars scissors are now super sharp, and can easily be touched up in seconds. I even used it on a pair of el-cheapo scissors I had laying around, and was amazed that they turned out just as sharp as the Fiskars scissors. One thing to watch out for, is some specialty scissors, such as hair cutting scissors, have a different blade angle, and cannot be sharpened with this sharpener. Some scissors even have a blade angle that changes along the length of the blade.",4 "Scissors Sharpener Slick little product. For the price you definitely can't beat it! Works great on my sewing scissors.",4 "handy sharpener I like this sharpener, it is handy, easy to take with me. I am a demonstrator and I do out of my house workshops. I will be nice to sharpen scissors when I am not at home.Thanks",3 "Good As Gold !! Just received this item and works as described.Scissors laying around the house don`t need to be thrown out anymore when they get dull from use as this sharpener will return them to just bought, sharp condition as long as they aren`t too dull or have been abused.Well worth the money.",3 "It works What a great little gizmo, it really works and is so cheap, I have bought a few scissor sharpeners and none have really worked, ruined a few of my wife's good quilting scissors, did I get grief over that, it takes a few times to get the hang of it, but it works a treat, best few dollars I have spent.",4 "Does What it Says Length:: 3:28 Mins",4 "Love this ""sharp"" sharpener! Throughout my house, I have a pair of scissors in various storage spots. I am either cutting out coupons, articles, opening items for dinner, etc. With many uses for a scissors, it is nice to have a sharpener. This little tool solves the dull scissor.",4 "Great little helper This little device has kept my good scissors going for many years...between it and some ""SOS"", my scissors stay in goodFiskars 98547097 SewSharp Scissors Sharpenercondition...clean and sharp! The surface finally wore out after at least 5 years, and I was thrilled to find replacements here. The original one came in a set with three pair of various sized scissors, and I have not been able to find the sharpener since...'till now!",4 "Serious value! I've about worn out this item and am about to order another. However, reading another review, I see it may just be dirty. There's not much grip on this thing, so I only get a useful stroke in the scissors-opening direction. Again, after reading the other review, I recommend wiping the scissors blades with alcohol before using the sharpener. I get a nicely resharpened edge on all my straight-edge household scissors with this little tool, which costs next to nothing. Put it on your wish list and order one when you have accumulated enough other items to get free shipping!",3 "Not bad, not great I imagine this sharpener would be good for the right pair of scissors, but it turns out none of mine are right. I purchased this to sharpen a pair of hair scissors and the scissors on two swiss army knives. Unfortunately, the grind angle on all three pairs is much less acute than this sharpener is designed for. All it did was slowly wear down the outside edges, never touching the cutting edges.I assume that it is the appropriate angle for Fiskars scissors. If so, it should do a fine job.",2 "Cheap plastic toy. It's a piece of junk. Doesn't work properly by following the instruction. If you want to buy a real scissors sharpener, go to Walmart or BedBath&Beyond.",0 "now I can easily keep all of my scissors razor sharp! This little gem is a great accessory for virtually any home. It allows for quick and easy sharpening of all my scissors. The fool-proof design ensures the scissors are sharpened at the correct angle every time, and the ceramic sharpening rod will probably last a very long time and stay at the optimal sharpening angle for the duration. Because of its small size it can be kept in any drawer or near your sewing machine for maximum convenience.",4 "Neat & Useful Little Gadget Works great with Fiskars scissors or similar scissors with the lightweight aluminum blades. Just a few passes through and they're sharp again. Of course, you should never use your sewing/fabric scissors to cut anything but fabric or thread. Have a separate pair for paper, etc. Handy little gadget. <3 it!",4 "Dulled my scissors! This sharpener dulled my scissors rather than sharpening them. No matter how closely I tried to follow the instructions, I could not restore my scissors tothe level of sharpness they had before I used this.",0 "Nice and small, but not as good as my carbide bit scissor sharpener I like it's small light weight size - it's probably 1/50 the size of my old scissor sharpener. But the ceramic rods don't seem to sharpen my scissors very well, compared to my old carbide bit scissor sharpener. On the other hand, its so inexpensive and small, its perfect for a small survival kit.",2 "I'm not sure if this is doing any good or not I added this product to avoid paying shipping charges. I used it when I first got it--I do think it helped a bit, but if you are only buying one, get Fiskars 98617397.",1 "Great little sharpener When I was unable to have my scissors professionally sharpened, I turned to the web to find one that would be convenient and easy to use. This little sharpener fit the bill. It really is easy to use, small enough to keep in your sewing basket or a drawer, you could even travel with it if that would be necessary. My scissors were not in terrible shape, but it is best to keep your sewing scissors very sharp to cut fabric with ease and this Fiskars sharpener met my needs.",4 "scissor sharpener ordered this to hone my dull scissors. did an acceptable job one side at a time worked best for me.",2 "Awesome! These albums are the greatest! Never again will I buy any albums that are "self-stick" for my photos! I had many photos ruined or near ruined by those kind of albums and thankfully I had most of the negatives stored in an acid-free environment!These books are made to last, and are made to archive photos so you'll have them for a limetime, and be able to pass them along as heirlooms. The albums I have from photo shops that re acid-free are simply photo holders, and are boring!These albums are not boring by any means! You can write about what the pictures are about, add decorations in acid-free papers, etc.They have add-on pages you can buy (most craft stores have them if you can't find them here) and many stationary stores carry the acid-free decorative sheets, stamps and other goodies you'll want to make your own wonderful creations. Photo albums have never looked this good! If I could give this a perfect 10 I would! I bought a couple of these elsewhere, but will be ordering them here from now on, as I can get the color I want AND they cost less than getting them from a craft store!",4 "Not the Cream of the Crop! While this type of album is certainly better than the "self-stick" magnetic albums and the pocket albums, it is not the best of the bunch! The posts make it a little hard to journal about the pictures because the book won't lie flat (which also makes some of the pictures pop off the page). And because it is top-loading dust, dirt, and water can get onto the pictures and scratch or ruin them. I took this one back and bought a Creative Memories album. Now they are the best!",2 "A Quality Bargain An avid scrapbooker, I've never strayed from KOLO brand materials, but took a chance on the less expensive "Pioneer Family Treasures 12"X12" Memory Book". Without a doubt, I am very pleased with my purchase and will certainly consider Pioneer brand supplies for future purchases.The archival quality inserts that are included with the book are fine quality and I found them sturdy enough to not warp when using wet adhesive (glues, for instance) and no noticeable bleeding when using darker colored markers. A bonus that the purchase price includes these inserts as well as the plastic protectors. The only drawback to the protectors is that I found them a bit of a flimsy alternative to the more sturdy mylar protectors - still they do the job.The screw post binding system is a standard with refillable scrapbooks and in the Pioneer case, also very durable.I'm not really wild about the color scheme of the Pioneer memory books, and covering the wrap around spine design with a different fabric has proven difficult. Other than that, I have only praise for this 5-star product. Durable, archival, and an extremely reasonable price (especially considering the inclusion of 10 archival inserts and 10 protector sheets). A recommended purchase for any scrapbooker.",4 "Really Good!! Hi. I bought this scrap book from a different store and it was almost 25 dollars...so this is a really good price. The quality of this beautiful violet scrap book is excellent. The binding allows for as many refills as you can imagine...mine is filled! The paper that they supply you with is also of very good quality, it is very strong adn durable, my paper is still pure white and I bought this set many years ago. Hopefully you will find this review helpful. Enjoy the kit!!",4 "May first experience with scrapbooking This being my first scrapbook attempt, I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures E-Z Load Memory Book was easy to use and I found that most of the colored paper was designed for the 12 x 12 features. Nice and heavy duty construction. The plastic cover is an added feature to help keep the book looking clean. The plastic cover also allows one to added photos, etc without the fear of tearing on the outside of the book.",4 "Best album ever! I love this photo album. I have 12 of them that I have filled with years of scrapbooking. I love the fabric finish and the pull out binding. They have all held up through many times of taking them apart to add or change out pages and still look brand new.",4 "Best out there This particular Pioneer album is the best scrapbooking album out there. I've been scrapbooking for 5 years now and have now transferred all my cropped pages to this album--a total of 24 albums all together! The expandable wraparound spine in the matching cloth fabric is so professional and beautiful--these books make a true display item. Unfortunately, I find they are getting harder to find nowadays so stocking up when you find them is probably a good idea!!",4 "A must get for any memory catcher! I found that the Pioneer Family Treasures Deluxe E-Z Load 12"" X 12"" Memory Book was a great buy! It was perfect for what I needed and the quality I got. This is my fist memory book and won't be my last. I use it mostly for the newspaper articles from my college newspaper and pictures of special events that my school has put on. It gets passed around and is serving its purpose well! I would definitely think twice before getting anything else!",4 "Was okay I ended up not using this. It was a bit too small for the skirt I used for our sock hop, but it is cute.",2 "Picking at the Nitty Gritty Yes, circle templates are all very similar and all meet industry standards, but there are some differences in the circle templates made by various brands that can make or break a project. I'm an art/design student and after using a circle template for hours on end, you start to notice the miniscule variances.1. Template color: They are all shades of green, but the shade of this circle template really taxes my eyesight and sometimes after a few hours I can't even read the measurements. It's like staring at a computer for too long.2. Price: Right now this is priced around $12 on amazon, which is more expensive than competitor brands.My favorite brands that make circle templates are currently:C-Thru: most comfortable shade of green allows me to work hours on end AND you can buy the regular circle template and the large circles template separately, each for under $5. I've sometimes also found it helpful to have separate small circles and large circles templates when working on projects.HELIX: comes in a great yellow shade but I've only seen it available in the Metric scale.Fiskars: the templates they make seem to be geared more toward scrapbooking, but they also make industrial templates with grid rulers on them",2 "Not as strong as my last, but still worth it. The raised plastic wasn't exactly what I was expecting... Normally I will add thin stacked tape to the bottom of my templates so that the ink doesn't smear, so I figured this would be a great option. It is still a good option, but the plastic seems a little too flexible for my taste.I may buy ones without the raised plastic.All in all, still a great product.",3 "Great! I can't even put into words how awesome these are when it comes to drawing circles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's like they do all the work for you!!",4 "Great! This is a great product! This is exactly what I need & works great for what I need it for.",4 "Drafting plus Husband needed this for class. It works well, pretty strudy and was priced right. He is using this for a second class.",4 "circles :) i can make circles so i guess its good lol its good quality and has all the right sizes with center marks",4 "Was okay I ended up not using this. It was a bit too small for the skirt I used for our sock hop, but it is cute.",2 "Great price, FAST delivery!! This is some fun paint to work with. It gives one of the coolest effects for lots of projects!!",4 "excellent I thought the boning was excellent. I had made a Civil War Reenactment gown and used it to bone the bodice. I had not completed my corset, but just prayed that the boning I had purchased from you would be sufficient to not wear one. I was amazed. The dress laced up the back and the stays were enough to hold my body exactly where everything needed to be. In fact I need to order 2 more featherlight boning to make the gowns for next year! Thank you so much for such a fine product!",4 "good thread, just wish there was more on the spindle I did not realize how short 150 yards is... 500 is much better for a color like white, but that's me",3 "Meets my needs Need to do some sewing now and then and it is a must to always have white threads at hand.",4 "Threading around Who doesnt need a large spool of classic white thread? Its a good basic to have in your sewing kit....just add needles.",4 "My 3-hole punch is now a 5-hole punch I have a loose-leaf Bible in a 5-ring binder. I was able to turn my 3-hole punch into a 5-hole punch. I'm pleased.",3 "Swingline 650 Mega Replacement Punch Head Kit Worked perfectly - Good instructions, easy to replace heads and our high capacity hole punch is good as new. Ours is ACCO Model 650. The Swingline 650 Mega Replacement Punch Head Kit is the correct kit for the ACCO Model 650.",4 "Replacement punches ordered through Amazon I ordered the replacement punches for our large whole punch. They arrived sooner than expected and when I replaced the old ones I basicially had a new punch.Thank you.",4 "Ease of use, good strength I purchased this machine as a replacement to the ancient sewing machine in our attic that was my great grandmother's. It boasts of being able to sew through three layers of denim, but I haven't tried that yet. I did make a pair of pajama pants out of a tricky thin, slightly stretchy satin, and it worked impeccably. The auto-tension adjustment is a piece of cake and the different stitches work very well. As a beginning sewer, this machine meets all my needs. The slipcover that came with it is very nice as well - no huge case needed to keep it free of dust.",3 "Reliable Machine! Good Purchase! I bought this machine three months ago and it has sewed everything from hospital scrubs to a quilt during that time. Prior to this purchase it had been years since I had last used a sewing machine, but the instruction manual guided me easily thru the set-up and useage. Well-outlined, illustrated and clear.I am not an expert seamstress, but this is so easy to use and quiet enough that you can have it in the living room without disturbing anyone. I have not experienced any problems at all and this machine came with a 25 year manufacturer guarantee. Overall I am very happy with my purchase!",3 "I would HAPPILY purchase this machine AGAIN. SHORT VERSION:My first impression when I began sewing was that using this machine was so much easier and simpler and SMOOTHER than my old expensive Necchi. In general, I have hated sewing, but using this machine made sewing FUN. I am now looking forward to my next sewing project.Having not sewn anything other than repairs, for over 30 years, I found this little machine to be an excellent value. It can be TRICKY to thread and to load the bobbin but ONLY in as much as YOU MUST FOLLOW the clearly illustrated instructions. WHEN DONE CORRECTLY THE MACHINE RUNS FLAWLESSLY.One thing I found helpful is that the TOP SPEED is not so fast that it is difficult to manage, yet it is fast enough! Some machines have such a fast speed that you can never put your foot all the way down on the pedal. This machine has a very good sensitivity and a manageable fast speed with my foot resting on pedal. Much more comfortable than having to control my foot!I bought my machine at Target and it came with a DVD that was extremely helpful because it demonstrates visually all the same instructions that are in the (excellent) user manual. I would highly recommend this machine to everyone who needs to sew simple things now and then, do repairs, etc. I made curtains using a difficult fabric, and it worked beautifully the whole week I used it, PROVIDING I followed directions which INCLUDE SIMPLE TESTS FOR THREADING and inserting BOBBINS so that YOU CAN BE CERTAIN you have done it correctly before you start sewing!The only thing I noticed missing is a long basting stitch. I needed to do gathers and I was able to do it, even with my heavy fabric, but in my opinion, the longest stitch available on this machine is not very long. If you need a machine with a true basting stitch you will not be happy with this machine.THE LONG STORY:I bought this little machine after I pulled my old Necchi out and could not get it to run. But first, I hit Craigs List looking for a GOOD older, used machine, because by golly, nobody was going to sell me some new cheap piece of junk. I KNEW BETTER than to buy a cheap sewing machine. I have had my Necchi for over 30 years and it was used when I bought it! I would have had it repaired again, but did not have time. I had put off curtain making too long and needed to begin sewing IMMEDIATELY.When the ONE good machine on Craigs List did not function properly when I tested it, I caved in and stopped at Target on the way home. I would TRY a new machine, and return it if it did not work good enough. I had decided to purchase something UNDER $200 to ensure I did not get a TOTAL piece of junk!I was instantly suckered in by the $65.99 price tag on sale from $89.99. I could not resist. It looked and felt as good as the $200 machine and Target is only 2 blocks from my house if I had to return it! I only needed to make curtains so I had a small hope it might be OK. NOW, I would happily pay $200 for this little machine because I do not need anything more than it offers. So, if you need an affordable machine and can't find this one on sale, even full price, it is a good value.FIRST thing I did that night was WATCH THE DVD INSTRUCTIONS. I was blown away by how GOOD the DVD is. If at all possible, BUY THIS MACHINE THAT COMES WITH THE DVD AND WATCH IT BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE!SECOND, the next day I read the instruction book. WoW, it is also very very good! One page per item and easy to follow. EXCELLENT USER MANUAL.THIRD, plugged it in and DILIGENTLY FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDING BOBBIN which worked perfectly every time, AND got it THREADED also DILIGENTLY FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS!This darling little affordable machine has worked PERFECTLY on very annoying and rather heavy knitted fabric that required zigzagging BOTH sides of every cut, prior to touching it with scissors, to keep the stuff from falling apart. I have used every stitch on the machine. I have used wide long zig-zag and short narrow zig-zag, stretch and straight. Every stitch comes out perfectly with TENSION on the factory setting.The biggest problem I have ever had with any sewing machine is getting the TENSION SETTING right. This machine is the first one that seems to always have the correct tension. The stitches never bungle up and tangle and make a knot. I read the reviews on this machine and they are a mix of love it or hate it. I feel that the only reason people have problems with thread tangles is because they did not do the simple tests for threading and inserting bobbins.After watching the DVD and reading the INSTRUCTION BOOK, it would be very easy to feel confident that you do not need to double check the threading and bobbin instructions every time, because IT IS ALL SO SIMPLE! I am fairly certain that is why some people hated this machine! They really believed they were doing things exactly correct, but probably were not.I could end my review there BUT if I were shopping, I would want more specifics so here they are:SPECIFIC FINDINGS: This is why people have problems with this machine!The people who had problems with this machine, either had a faulty machine or were not following the instructions for bobbins and threading! They call this machine an Easy Threader and yes, it is easy ONCE YOU FIGURE OUT THE TRICKS:1. The machine has marks on it to show threading direction. I was confused at first because one line is dotted and one solid. Dotted is for BOBBIN winding! You actually have to wrap thread all the way around a little knob for Bobbin Winding, but you do not do that to thread the machine!2. The DVD is very specific about a TEST to perform after threading machine. I would call it the TUG test. You MUST NOT be able to easily pull the thread with the pressure foot down. If you can, it is not threaded correctly. I had a hissy fit over that because I would thread it, and thread it (absolutely correctly), and the thread WOULD STILL pull easily! Then, for what seemed like no good reason, the thread would not pull and everything was correct. I did not think I had done anything different, but obviously I had.3. THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: When bringing the thread down the FIRST time into the RIGHT HAND slot, you MUST HEAR or maybe just FEEL a very slight CLICK by actually pushing the thread slightly towards the machine when inserting thread into that slot. THAT seems to be the difference between success and failure when threading! Once I got the hang of it, it works easily every time!4. The DVD is also very specific about the Bobbin DROP, or BOUNCE test, when inserting a newly wound bobbin. I have never sewn large projects. Mostly mending! I have never needed to wind more than one bobbin of any color thread in my life. In the past week I have used 3 LARGE spools of thread and wound numerous bobbins! Truthfully, I had to look at the picture in directions every time I put the new bobbin into the case. When I tried to do it without the picture book I messed it up. With the book, EASY success every time.Even though I have never done much sewing, I did take 3 years of Home Economics in High School. Although I graduated in 1972, I guess some things stick with us forever! There are little tricks I learned that came back naturally and I realize that if someone never learned these things they might have more difficulty using ANY sewing machine.HERE ARE SIMPLE TRICKS:1. When you are ready to begin sewing, do not start at the very edge of the fabric. Instead, position the needle about inch in from the edge, and begin the stitch there.2. DO NOT USE FOOT PEDAL to begin any stitch. Use the hand wheel to put the needle down into fabric, before pressing foot pedal.3. VERY IMPORTANT: be sure both thread ends are long enough to HOLD ONTO easily, so that you can pull them away from machine while you use your right hand to start the needle, using the hand wheel on the right side of machine. This simple thing helps the pressure foot to get the fabric moving and this is what keeps thread from bunching up under your fabric and making a mess!4. Backstitch the ends because you do not want your stitch to come out. You need to tie off the ends. The easy way is stitching in reverse. If you begin stitching inch in and put needle down & up by hand, you can then hold down the reverse lever and put the needle DOWN one more time BY HAND so that the NEEDLE IS INSERTED INTO FABRIC BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THE FOOT PEDAL. Then, STILL PULLING THOSE THREADS OUT THE BACK, begin using foot pedal while stitching SLOWLY IN REVERSE. END REVERSE while needle is UP rather than with needle in fabric, otherwise, use hand wheel to raise needle out of fabric before you begin stitching forward using foot pedal. I even use hand wheel to lower needle back down into fabric before changing direction, forward or back. Once have got the reverse and forward stitching in place, you can let go of those two threads you have in your left hand, because the pressure foot is now able to move the fabric more easily once it is back to inch from the edge again!5. It has been over a month since I used the machine so I am trying to remember which direction the hand wheel is supposed to turn. I THINK you always turn the wheel TOWARDS YOU to put needle up and down, but whichever way it works correctly, learn that, because you will ALWAYS turn the hand wheel the same direction regardless of whether you are sewing forward or backward. To sew in reverse you must HOLD the reverse lever. The direction of the hand wheel has nothing to do with direction of stitch. Get comfortable using the hand wheel and you will have much greater success with ANY sewing machine.Obviously, I am NOT an accomplished seamstress and yet, I was able to have complete success with this little Singer sewing machine. Perhaps, it is because I am so unsure of myself and my ability, that I am willing to pull out the instruction book every time I thread and insert bobbins and DO THE DROP (bounce) TEST and the PULL TEST every single time!If you do these simple tests, and you still have problems with this machine, I would think that it is because you have purchased a faulty machine and you should return it, get a different one, and try again!Good luck to all who must venture into the frightening WORLD of STITCH! One last TIP: When you buy any sewing machine, also BUY A NEW SHARP SEAM RIPPER! That way, if you do need to correct something, you will have the correct tool for the job!",4 "NOT a good machine I am mystified by the 4 and 5 star ratings this machine has received. I myself have had nothing but problems. I followed instructions and used only singer needles/bobbins. I have spent more time replacing needles, re-threading and fixing tangled-up bobbins than I have spent actually sewing. I finally gave up and purchased a Brother machine that works beautifully. Customer support at Singer was not helpful--tended to blame problems on user error. This I can accept, but I truly believe I have done everything right and that this machine is just a stinker. A shame, Singer used to have a great name and now I will never buy another.",0 "works fine All I've done so far is make alterations on a shirt (basically sewing seams and hems) but it seems to work fine. I haven't used a sewing machine in at least 10 years but this machine was pretty easy to use and I set it up pretty quickly. If I had never touched a machine before I don't think the instructions would have made sense to me, though.I don't know about the 30 stiches but if you need something very simple and affordable to sew straight lines I can recommend this machine.",3 "Great starter machine I bought this machine a few months back on sale. I needed a decent machine with some basic stitches and this has fit the bill quite nicely. After reading the manual winding and threading was easy. I too ran into the bobbin jamming up and couldn't quite figure it out. But after reading the manual a little more I found out that it was my error. I wasn't pulling the thread through the slit and under the finger in the bobbin case. Once I did this I was able to hold it by the thread and it did not unwind. The manual says if you give it a tug it's suppose to unroll about 1-2 inches. Meaning your tension is right. I set the machine up again and guess what?! It sewed without jamming up.Been working as I expected since then. I've boughten some other accessories and I am quite satisfied with the machine! It handles what I through at it. Now if I could just find a Hemmer foot I'll be set.",4 "Great for mending and small projects! Purchased this about 6 months ago. Bought it so I could make curtains for my camper. (Saved a small fortune making them myself). Also mended some uniform pants and other small items. READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRST. It tells you how to set the tension adjustments right, especially bobbin tension. Use good high quality thread and set tension adjustments and you shouldn't have any problems. Don't forget to do the maintenance on your machine, like cleaning and lubrication. The instruction manual covers that too.",4 "Sewing Machine This is my first sewing machine. Even though I have no sewing experience, the machine seems to be working well and has sewn through 6 layers of fleece without a problem. At first it was hard to get the stitches correct as it kept bunching up underneath the fabric and getting clogged. After many times rethreading and still getting the same result, I changed the length of the stitch and that corrected the problem. Since then I have not had any type of issues with it.",3 "Singer 8280 setup I had hoped for a simple yet reliable sewing machine to handle the sewing chores necessary for making my new home livable. And after some fooling about with adjustments the Singer 8280 hits the spot. I learned to sew aover 50 years ago on an old treadle Singer that had been converted to electricity and was the simplest early design. I see considerable common ground between the basic mechanism of the new Model 8280 and the old traditional Singer.My machine had not been set up or adjusted from the factory so it took some trial and error to get it working correctly. The biggest and most important adjustment was the tension on the bobbin case spring was way too much and causing many problems before adjusting it down. Even though I losened the adjustment screw considerably it is still slightly too much and needs a final adjustment before I start on the big job of making curtains for the whole house.But in spite of not being properly adjusted from the factory I have no real complaints with the machine as for the price it is considerably better built than the ordinary commodity sewing machines.For simple straightforward sewing tasks I recommend it highly but if your sewing is complex or fancy I would say that going a few steps up in the price and staying with Singer or perhaps Pfaff..Rick Draganowski",3 "great little sewing machine I hadn't done any sewing for a long time. It was easy to start up again knowing I hadn't made a huge investment in the machine. I trust Singer and this model has lots of bells and whistles for the price. I think the instruction booklet could be improved but overall, it answers my questions.",3 "Perfect! It is exactly what I was looking for. It is easy to use and has all the functions required for basic sewing, plus the Singer brand is a warranty of a great product.",4 "If you can read, you can use this great machine. Singer 8280 I read alot of ""scarry"" reviews for this sewing machine. I bought one anyway. I'm no sewing genius, most of my stuff looks home made. I read the directions and I can confidently say it takes about 15 or 20 minutes to wind your first bobbin, thread, and start stitching. Yes, you have to follow the instructions exactly but they aren't complicated.Its not heavy to carry, but its sturdy and doesn't move around the table easily. I'm looking forward to making my first dress since 7th grade (1972). That one looked like a Picasso painting and I'm hoping for better results this time.If only these flying monkeys would leave me alone!",4 "Great 1st time machine or for minor repairs. I got this machine for my daugher as her first machine. She is 8 1/2 and the 'kid' machines are horrible. I thought this would be a good compromise. It is very sturdy and stitched great right out of the box.",4 "Don't buy this product I purchased this machine last year on a thanksgiving sale. I hardly used it for couple of times. After four months my machine is not working when I tried to sew. I can hear only the humming sound when I press the pedal. I got this machine because of its Name.I know my mother and my aunt had this for years. Singer has made a compromise on its quality parts these daysP",0 "I wish I could give it ZERO stars! I have owned the machine for over a year now. I am sure than anyone who gave this machine more than 1 star didn't own it long enough to figure out how sucky it really is. The first thing is that the manual isn't very good. I think they were afraid of text because descriptions are short and lacking detail. The second complaint I have is a common one for this machine: it jams up all the time! I spend more time screwing with the tension and re-threading than sewing. It is so frustrating! I had to take it to a professional to fix it once and it is broken again. It isn't worth it for me to keep fixing this headache of a machine! Trust me on this one, spend some extra money and get a better machine.",0 "Yeah, I'm taking it back tomorrow. I found this machine to be finicky. It is a fairly quiet but it jams up for no reason. It will sew straight lines one moment and the next you wont be able to sew three inches without it jamming up. I've had it for about 4 days and I plan on returning it to target.Don't buy it.",0 "Great Machine, Some Experience Helpful I'm only 20 years old, but I've been sewing on my Mom's Singer since I was 10 years old. I've had this machine for about 6 months, I use it at least once a week, sometimes more, usually for at least 2 hours at a time. It threads exactly like my Mom's machine did, so I was up and running within 5 minutes. The only problem that I run into is the bobbin. If I'm not being careful when I thread and load the bobbin, it will tangle up under the feed-dogs. After a few tries, I found that if I slowed down and double checked all my threading and loading, it ran great. When you first start your stitching, you need to hold onto the thread for about 3 stitches, or it will get sucked down inside with the bobbin. You have to do that with every machine though. This machine is NOT IDIOT PROOF!! If you don't know what you're doing.. you will hate it. Anyone who knows what they are doing will do just fine. I have used it for quilting, straight stitching, button-holing, and even sewing denim. Make sure to get a heavy duty needle for the denim, and you will be fine. Just make sure to watch the video and read the booklet when you first get it. DO NOT ASSUME that you can do it. 15 minutes, and you will be great. I've read everyone's reviews, and everyone with negative comments seems to have rushed through it. PATIENCE is key. Definitely worth the money. If you want something better, you are going to have to spend more money. It's great for simple projects. Purses, table runners, simple clothing, etc.",3 "singer This is a great machine for basic sewing. But it is not good for heavy sewing such as drapes and this sort of thing. But otherwise it is a great machine.",2 "singer sewing machine Arrived quickly after ordered. Easy to use. Many options for stitching available. Great beginner machine for someone who wants to learn to sew, do projects or make repairs.",4 "Don't fall for it! Like other reviewers it took me a few uses, as a beginner, to realize what a piece of junk this machine is. This is NOT your mother's Singer. It jams for no apparent reason, snaps the thread every 3 inches, is a pain to get the bobbin in, & I could go on forever, but I'm in a hurry to run out & get a Brother. Do your own research, search the Singer & Brother reviews here & on other web sites, you'll see what I mean. If you take your chances on this one, best of luck.",0 "sewing machine machine is OK - not the easiet machine to thread that I've ever used.",2 "Don't buy this! I did not buy this machine on Amazon, I got it for Christmas instead. I agree with all of the other 1 star reviewers out there. This machine is a piece of junk. From the moment that I opened the box it has given me nothing but trouble. The first time I tried to sew with it the needle broke off and it is a miracle if the needle actually stays threaded for more five seconds. I was willing to over look this, because this was my first machine and I thought that they were all like this. Yesterday though proved me wrong. The machine has locked up and there is no way to get it to move.My advice is to spend a little more money and buy a better model. This one is not worth the effort.",0 "can't even thread it The machine seemed difficult to thread when I first used it but once I got it threaded, it worked well. Now, after not using it for several months, I can't even get the arm to rise high enough to get access to the hole to thread it so it's essentially useless. Any hints?",0 "A ""Throw Away Machine"" that is meant to be replaced soon I received this machine for a Christmas present in 2005. From then until late 2011, I have used the machine occasionally to work on light sewing projects and repairs. I haven't had any issues with jams or threading issues, but my machine recently came to a screeching halt while working on some Roman shades.I assumed it needed a thorough oiling. The manuals specify only one oiling point - in the bobbin case. None of the rest of the machine is meant to be oiled by the owner. I spent an hour trying to find ways of removing the covers to get into it, and was only partially successful at that.I oiled every joint in the machine that I could access. However, the mechanism still did not loosen up. It apparently has sealed joints that are not serviceable.I took the machine to a local repair shop. The repair person told me that the machine was not worth repairing. He said that these machines are low end and designed for a dozen or so sewing projects before they break and need replacing. He said that Singer has been through several changes over the years that have resulted in very degraded quality and mass-market machines being produced and sold.I learned from this that I am far better off with my old Nelco machine from the 1960s which has all-metal parts and is very serviceable.",0 "Very Tempermental!!! I have used this machine for a couple of years and have spent more time troubleshooting, fixing and backtracking because of it! I bought this because it has all metal internal parts.(My last machine was an inexpensive Brother that worked great but the internal moving parts were made of plastic and cracked... Not sure if it had been dropped or not.) I have watched the instuctional video several times, and continue to have issues every time I use this machine! if I had the choice I would not buy this again. The only upside to this inexpensive unit, is the price...but i guess you get what you pay for.",0 "Jams, Tangles, Seam Ripper Required! I got this machine as a Christmas gift two years ago. I took a few classes at a local shop and fell in love with sewing but fell more and more OUT of love with this machine. For simple projects, I would spend 10 minutes sewing and hours of trying to fix the machine. I had so many bobbin issues, thread issues, jams, broken needles, etc. that I would have to stop sewing for days just to let my frustration subside. This machine is total crap and if you give it to a beginner I think it will only make them think they hate sewing when what they really hate is sewing on this machine.",0 "had it for 2 years now, still works fine! I'll admit it does get jammed sometimes but I've only had the thread break on me once (i just loosened the tension and it's been fine since!) The jamming only happens once in a while and i've gotten the hang of getting un-jammed without having to remove my project. This is my first and only sewing machine so it's gone through its share of abuses and it still works! I've even sewn patches on a big puffy SLEEPING BAG that was accidently thrown into the drier! i've made numerous tote bags and some skirts. For a beginner sewer (like myself) this machine is perfect and sews very straight.but i guess from all the bad reviews....it's hit or miss if you get a machine that works properly or not. i must have lucked out and got a good one!",3 "Great price, nothing more Just bought this machine over the weekend because of the ""great"" price. DO NOT purchase this machine. The machine jams A LOT! So frustrating.",0 "You get what you pay for - stay away from this one! I bought this Singer 8280 a few years ago thinking my wife and I could use it for hemming trousers, maybe sewing curtains, and do some simple projects. I am a mechanical engineer with an MBA and I may be a detailed and picky person at times but I have to tell you that you should not spend your money on this machine. Remember the saying ""you get what you pay for""? Both my wife and I have used other sewing machines and this one just does not work well. You will spend more time undoing knots and fixing problems thank actually sewing. You may be able to sew on some very thin material but don't count on sewing trousers or jeans, or anything remotely thick. If I had to buy something else I would stick to something like the Brother CS6000I for about $170 in Amazon.com.",0 "Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy I'm not what you would call a ""serious"" sewing person. I just wanted a machine that was easy to use so I could make a sun dress for my daughter, or a pillow case...you know, simply stuff. It worked fine for about a week. One day while sewing a skirt ruffle on, it jammed and the damage was worse than the machine cost. Thankfully it was still under warrenty. Singer just isn't what it used to be. They wouldn't even cover the cost of repairs. Thank you Amazon for being awesome.",0 "Wish I could go back in time and get the Kenmore I hate this machine with every fiber of my being. I bought it to replace a Kenmore that was destroyed in a flood. I wish I had bought another Kenmore.This machine is advertised as fool-proof threading. That just isn't so. I had successfully sewn with it once before I started having problems. If anything is even slightly off with the threading I end up with a mass of thread on the underside of my fabric, which I have to rip out and start again. After the third time you can imagine what the fabric looks like. Every so often the planets are all in alignment and there is a northwesterly wind with exactly three birds in my crabapple tree and then the machine works properly. Of course this is just often enough that I keep coming back to the machine, hoping that today is the day it works correctly.As other reviewers have said there are tricks to the machine, of this I'm sure. I don't know what they are nor do I want to. Frankly, I'm just looking to put two pieces of fabric together. I don't care to spend time coddling the delicate temperament of my sewing machine.I can't say much about the actual sewing of the machine because, as I've said, I barely get to sew with it.",0 "OVER IT. Let me start out by saying, I am fed up with this machine.I recieved this machine as a gift from my mother nearly 6 years ago. I began sewing with it about 4 months after I recieved it, and stopped sewing with it after I became frustrated with thread jams and tension problems. I wound up putting the machine in the attic for about 4 years after getting so fed up one day. However, to the machine's credit I was a total novice sewer with no experience or lessons.Fast forward to a few months ago, and I decided as a newly stay at home mom that I would start sewing again. I got the machine out, and decided to pay $99 to have it serviced, cleaned, tension adjusted, etc. I had a feeling the majority of my problems were user error. I signed up for sewing lessons with a woman who has been sewing for 40 years. After 4 lessons with her (she is fantastic) I realized how many careless errors I was making (not stopping the needle in the correct position, forgetting to put down the presser foot when I started sewing, etc). I actually got through a pair of pajama pants, but there were a few hiccups with the machine along the way (a thread jam). A few times my instructor had to switch places with me to prevent it from being tempremental.I decided to take on making a little flag banner for Christmas, which required sewing a few layers (two layers of cotton, interfacing, trim, and twill tape). My machine HATED it. Halfway through the project, I noticed my top thread tension was completely off. I tried to play with it to correct it, but NOPE, never went back to normal. I rethreaded the machine, changed the needle, and did everything you are supposed to do to try and correct tension. I wound up taking it in to the shop who thankfully did not charge me for correcting the tension. This was less than a week ago.during the week, I finished my flag banner with no problem (the machine sounded different after it was serviced). I also sewed a cotton shirt. I sat down today to sew something with a cotton gauze and what do you know? The tension is completely off again! It's almost as if it sits, and the tension falls out of sync. I am convinced that now I have corrected all the ""known"" user errors I was commiting, it has to be this damn machine. I called the shop & they said they dont know why this machine is acting this way. I will be leaving my home shortly to drop it off again and have them look at it.To sum it up, I think this machine is, like everyone else is saying, exactly what you pay for. You pay bargain prices, you get a cheap bargain machine. This machine has horrible tension problems, and I agree with the other reviews when I think it risks beginner sewers just throwing in the towel. I know sewing is NOT supposed to be this frustrating or difficult. Thankfully I will be getting a new machine for Christmas.Here is a list of problems I have experienced:- Stiching in reverse on this machine is a PAIN! It is the worst. I have trouble every time I have to reverse stich to secure a seam.- Thread jams happen on this one. The machine has a tendancy to want to sew in the same place which causes jams. Sometimes jams are caused because of careless errors, which should be mentioned.- Tension has been my biggest form of frustration on this machine. The machine falls out of tension for no apparent reason at all. My veteran instructor says she rarely has to adjust tension, however I'm having to correct it on every project with this machine.- It will not sew through thick layers easily, if at all. You can forget jeans, drapes, inserting trim and so on.- The pedal is finky. You have to work really hard to find the sweet spot. Sometimes when I start sewing, it immediately goes 90 miles an hour. There is no ""easing on the pedal"" right out of the shoot, it takes a lot of practice.- It gets hot pretty easily. I was suprised how hot the machine felt after my sewing lesson.Avoid this machine, and do more research on a better fit! Ask your sewing store what models/brands are serviced most. They want to make a sale, so they'll probably tell you with some questioning. Thankfully I have the funds to get a Bernina (the cadillac of sewing machines). So I'll be reviewing that one after Christmas.",1 "Dead after two projects. I received this as a gift from my mom so naturally I want to keep it as long as I can and use it, if only for sentimental reasons. I hate this sewing machine. It let me complete one project, a rectangular dog bed, perfectly. After that one project it started jamming and bunching the thread on the bottom of the fabric. I took everything back to square one, oiled it, followed all of the instructions and still cannot get it to work. Put it back in the closet, let my anger and frustration cool off for awhile, took it back out, started all over - same result, jamming machine and thread bunching. The Singer site advice is to never turn the wheel clockwise and if you have turned it clockwise, the machine needs to be repaired.So, they set the machine up to be broken so that they can charge almost as much as you paid for it to repair it.I'm going to keep it in the closet until I can let go of the sentimental attachment, meantime I'm getting a Brother machine.",0 "I don't recommend this one! I got this machine as a gift after not having one for many years. It looked updated and simple. But after Trying to thread it for over an hour returned to sears where it was purchased. The staff gave me some pointers, so I returned home to retry with no luck, back at the store we decided my sewing machine was faulty and exchanged it for another. To make it worse we returned home to find this one had a different problem and the thing started over heating after about two minutes and two inches of sewing. It ran so slow, but was trying so hard. My husband is making his altogether 4th trip to the store to exchange yet again. Should we be wasting our time, or will Singer finally get one right. This machine is cheap, and seems to be faulty. Spend more money if you can on a higher quality item.",2 "Highly Recommended by a few ""Old-Timers"" I ordered these needles for my mother, and the following is her review:Our quilting bee, the Quitman Piecemakers, has been around for many years in our small town. Through the years, we've quilted countless quilts and have tried different techniques, fabrics and products. Therefore, I consider our group expert quilters, and take my peers' recommendations seriously. We highly recommend Easy Glide Quilting Needles (size 9), because they are our all-time favorite to use. They are strong, just the right length, do not snag, and do not break as frequently. They do glide easily when you pick up several stitches on the needle.G.V. HoffpauirQuitman Piecemakers Quilting BeeTexas",4 "Love these quilting needles I just received the #9 quilting needles and had to write in about them. I absolutely LOVE them!! I have never used the John James Gold'n Glide before. My recent order was simply a way to obtain any kind of size 9 needles that I could find because they are rarely available in the town where I live. I do a lot of hand quilting. The needles I used in the past often broke and were difficult to thread due to a smaller eye. Last night I tried my new Gold'n Glides for the first time and was amazed at how much easier they are to thread and use. My old needles had very sharp points and my left index finger was always sore from being pricked during quilting. I never could work much longer than an hour at the most. The Gold'n Glides appear to have a slightly rounded point and are much easier on the index finger. I was able to quilt for several hours with very little pain. The eye of is larger, easier to thread, and the needle slips through the fabric like butter. As I said, I LOVE them! What luck to have stumbled onto such a prize by random chance. These Gold'n Glides will be my only choice from now on!",4 "Big eye, Fine Needles I am new to hand-quilting, so I did not know what size to expect these needles to be. They looked super small which made me skeptical, but are so easy to thread, and glide in and out of layers of fabric so beautifully, that I am in love with them.",4 "Like buttah! I would never have thought something as tiny as a sewing needle could make such a big difference, but my mother and I both have started culling our other needles and replacing them with John James. If you're going to do hand-work of any sort, even if you're just basting, you deserve these. They go through fabric so smoothly and so much more easily than any other needle I've tried; it's amazing.",4 "more clay molding than a pottery wheel We received this as a gift, the idea is amazing. Delivery not so much- the clay wouldn't stick to wheel so when we used tools or tried to spin wheel the clay would fly off instead of being molded. Perhaps a different clay or more water (we used enough it was very messy... which is excellent if the clay would have been shapable) We just took clay on newspaper and modeled it by hand instead. Kiddo had fun but wasn't because of the wheel.",0 "What product? We did not recieve this product nor did we receive notice that there was a problem with delivery until AFTER THE HOLIDAYS and then we had to ask. Very disappointed since this was a gift for a beloved granddaughter.",0 "SpeedyLock--Nightmare I have wanted a serger for years and finally got one.The threading guide was helpful, but took forever (about 1 hour)to do. Finally, I was able to use it...but had such difficultywith the tension knobs. It was always either too tight or too loose. The tension control is really hard to operate and hard to get it right.I am returning the machine and going to look for one with automatic tension controls. It will make my life easier. DO not get this machine if you do not want a headache with the tension knobs because it may also ruin your project.",1 "A good starter serger I've owned this serger model for over a year now, and I love it. It's easy to use, not too complicated to thread, and a good price. I've used mine on nearly 100 different projects, and have had no problems. The trick is to sit down and figure out what you're doing on test pieces of fabric before using it on your final piece. That's what worked for me. Then you can figure out your tension and differential needs from there. With a little patience and practice, this machine is great. It comes with a video, which I must admit I've yet to watch. I probably would like it even more if I sat down and watched the video. (Sadly, it's a VHS instead of DVD- my only complaint.)",4 "Great serger! Easy & fast. This was my first serger, too, and I was a novice at even basic sewing when I bought it. Anyone who can't thread this and complains about it being difficult should NOT be sewing anything, period! They make the mall for people like you. Too many people think things should drop out of the box and assemble themselves and sew projects without human intervention... its ridiculous. Sewing takes time and effort people! This machine does take a little time to get used to threading (about an hour to learn - mine came with a video guide - she was annoying, but thorough), but there is a guide right on the front of the machine, and once you get it, you got it. Its a snap to thread after you (take the time to) learn. I actually bought a Singer Ultralock serger about a year after having this one and I never use the Singer, I think the White is better & easier! The adjustments are easy to make, the tension is NOT hard, I just think it is the best! I use it constantly and have owned it for a little over 3 years now. No problems here, I am upset that I wasted money on the Singer trying to improve on the White. The White won for me!",4 "Serger for beginners--not! I specifically chose this serger because it was advertised for beginners. I didn't want a machine with all the bells and whistles, I had some industrial-type sewing to do, and chose this serger because it was basic and fast. Okay, so it's fast. However, I highly recommend that if you are a beginner, you DON'T buy this machine. I was having so many problems that I attempted to contact customer service/technical support. Haha! Three or four days later I got a response that began, ""Dear Ms Kerr."" I'm not Ms. Kerr. If she's reading this, the answer to her problems is that they're all her fault. The response I got did not address the questions I asked, and merely repeated what was in the rather inadequate manual. Oh, and I discovered the solution to one of the problems was to IGNORE one of the instructions in the ""instructional"" video (which was also very poorly produced). In short, unless you have serger experience and like threading and rethreading don't buy this serger.",0 "not what I expected From the picture, I got the idea that there were skeins of yarn in the bag.Not so! Little bits and pieces, along with a big wad of tangled up threads,a chunk of something sewn down the middle, looks like a piece of trim.This bag of yarn is not good for much of anything.",0 "save your Money Firt Off, You get what you order! There is no problem with the item or the description. HOWEVER, this is not a great deal. We paid around $8.00 including shipping for half a pound of yarn remenants. This is not some massive quantity of yarn, you get about one skein of yarn. You can buy a one pound super save for less. Not wanting to bad mouth the item, just wanting other to be aware of what they are buying.",1 "garbage! You get nothing that looks like this picture. I wish Amazon had taken it off with the first negative comment. I ended up putting it in the yard so the birds could use it for nesting.",0 "A great gift for the young knitter I gave this along with a loom to my neighbors daughter. the only problem was that she opened the bag and started pulling stuff out before she had a plan. Once it is detangled it will be a great addition to the loom and knitting equipment I gave her for XMAS>",4 "pins with small colored, pretty, heads These pins have very small heads, much smaller than I was hoping to get -- I couldn't really tell what size they were from the online description.So, they didn't really suit my purpose. They're very nice though, if a small spherical-head pin is what you want.",2 "I love this thing. You can use this bias tape maker with or without the fusible tape, which makes it more versatile than the regular kind. I like it better than the simplicity machine, because I control the heat with the iron and it takes up no room. The instructions are on the outside of the package it is very simple. Just cut the bias strips, feed it through with the right size fusible tape, press with an iron. When the iron is holding down the tape, you can just pull the device along following it with the iron. Fast and easy!",4 "Great Product and Universal Size I love this 1-inch bias tape maker. I brought it to make the binding on a quilt... but the size is just right for dressmaking as well. Durable and great price also.",4 "Wonderful product even for a beginner It is a wonderful time saving sewing tool. The bias produced are consistent and easier enough for a beginner sewer",4 "Wish it was more consistent I was hoping this product would allow me to make lots of bias tape without spending the money to purchase the prepared tape, but it is too inconsistent to be used in sewing projects one would sell. I was able to make it work, but it took way more time than I was expecting to make the lines straight and even. It was not the fix I am looking for, but if you just want a little bias tape for occasional use, and you have the patience to be very careful, it's not a bad little gadget to have in your sewing room.",2 "Very good. Oh boy, yes, it's a good product. That's what my wife said. She is happy with it. She ordered all possible sizes of this thing... ok, let's add a review for the other size...",4 "Enclosed directions ""NOT ENCLOSED"" Enclosed directions, with detailed instructions are ""NOT ENCLOSED"". Not for this one or any of the other 4 I bought at same time. I am disappointed after spending close to $50.00 for 5 items, (different sizes), and I don't know how to use it. Guess I need to guess!",0 "Fabulous Wile not all colors glow as bright, the product as a whole is fabulous. I outline some prints on my kids clothes and they glow for hours. Best under a blacklight but not necessary. We went to the movies once and my sons pants glowed very bright the entire length of the movie...oops!",3 "Love this product I have found wonderful uses for all of the mesh products. They add a unique touch and are extremely easy to use. They are helpful not only for scrapbooking, but for any paper-made items. I use them with displaying photos and making cards. They provide a very unique background. Claire",4 "Great stuff! I use this for my quilting and many other household projects (like temporary repairs for hems). Used as directed, it works every time!",4 "Exactly as expected No complaints. Product works wonderfully. Easy to use. I've never used fusible web before, but this brand works wonderfully. I'm using it for a celtic knot on a quilt block.",4 "Ideal for bias tape designs. Clover fusible web makes stabilizing bias tape quilting designs a breeze. The fusible web is light weight and adds minimal bulk.",4 "works great lets face it these days we look for products that work great and cost less. This is just that. It works like the sulky brand. Myself and others within my family all use this when doing quilting or embroidery depending upon what we need to do. We started out using the sulky brand, but soon learned that this works just as good and the price makes it even better.",4 "AMAZING PRODUCT! This adhesive was just what I wanted,the right size and doesn't gum up on my embroidery machine. the right amount of hold for this we don't hoop, just lay flat on top of the stabilizer. no smell and easy wash out",4 "Awesome for putting together your quilt sandwiches! This product works amazing, holds well, and does not gum up your machine. Be sure to check out this youtube video for how to use this product.",4 "Odif 505 temporary fabric spray adhesive This is an excellent spray when layering quilt batting and fabric. It does not gum up the sewing machine (or hand sewing needle)while firmly holding the quilt layers together. Easy to use. The purchase and delivery was smooth. I would order from this vendor again.",4 "It works like a charm I've used this only once and it is the only product of this type that I have used, but I absolutely LOVE the Odif 505 Spray and Fix Temporary Fabric Adhesive. I learned of it from a youtube quilting tutorial, so followed the ""instructor's"" directions about using a protected wall to hang and spray my small quilt on. I didn't manage it quite so easily as the ""expert,"" but I got it all put together; and it stayed together the entire time it took me to quilt it. I am glad I found this product. It works wonderfully, and it saves so much time and frustration, keeping all the layers in place, perfectly.",4 "It's Great! I have found this product works well for my machine embroidery. You offered it at a good price. The product was shipped promptly.",4 "review for spray fabric adhesive I haven't had time to use this product but I have read many good reviews about it and I am lookingforward to using it. It was exactly what I ordered and it came promptly.",4 "Mirrors taped together loosely I bought this set of mirrors because I read a review saying the other product was cheap and put together with tape. Well, guess what, so it this one. The little plastic plate that is supposed to be for adjusting the angle doesn't work very well. It just falls off. Since the tape is so loose, it's hard to figure out where to place the plastic plate anyway. Even though this is sort of junky, I don't think anything else is any better, and it works fine for previewing fabric designs for quilts. Just don't pay more because you think you are getting better quality with this brand.",2 "Very cool tool I bought this to go with the stack-n-whack book by Reynolds. I have used these mirrors for many quilt blocks and they are handy.",4 "A nice little journal I received this as a gift for Christmas and like it a lot. There isn't a whole lot to it, but it is nice to have everything together and documented. Part of me wishes the pages were bigger so that there was room for more than one picture per page, but at the same time, if the book was bigger it would be less portable. I have compromised by cutting out smaller pictures and placing them together in the photo area. I would recommend this as a gift for any quilter.",3 "Great album This scrapbook album is super cute. I bought it so i could put all the professional school pics the kids take in here. It is a standard 12x12 inch album. It is expandable and comes with the standard amount (i think 10) pages inside. Great buy!",4 "great I always use a lot of beads so buying these beads in bulk help alot. They come really quick and easy to work with",3 "Very Concerned! I purchased "1000 4mm Bicone Swarovski 5328 Crystal Beads 25 Colors," according to the vendor's description on Amazon. The Swarovski label moved me to make this purchase. I just received my purchase, and I am alarmed. This is the label on the package: "wholesale 1000 4mm Bicone, 28 crystal beads 25 colors, NEW." There is no assertion that the crystals are Swarovski as promised. Unlike other Amazon purchases from vendors I have made of Swarovski crystals, this purchase does not label the crystals as Swarovski. To the vendor: did you sell me Swarovski crystals? Please respond.",0 "Great product These worked well as a gift for my mom who uses them in the jewelry that she makes. Great fillers and good quality beads.",4 "Great crystals but approximately a third were not the advertised colors. These seem to be Swarovski crystals, and though I did receive 25 colors, 40 beads each, several of those listed colors were not included. Instead I received a few colors that were not listed.",2 "Fairy tale baby quilt Clear directions and easy to use full size patterns make this an easy quilt to construct. Applique patterns could be re-arranged to make several versions of this quilt from the same pattern.",4 "Hide it from your husband! When mine came I had to fight my husband for it. It is one of those neat little tools that does a lot of different things. The only bad thing so far, is that there is no instruction book of any kind. I looked all over on line and found nothing either. So... if anyone has any tips, I would love to hear them!",3 "Mastering Yupo I saw this video in class a few years ago and would love to own it. Yupo is like nothing else and this video really creates the desire to explore and master it. Please let me know if ever you get it in stock again.",4 "Excellent DVD Covers the techniques wonderfully. George is very clear and explains things very well. Love this video. I do wish he would tell us if he uses a fixative after completion of a painting. I also want to know if Kimdura paper works the same because I have a lot of Kimdura paper.",4 "Try Americolor instead I have used this coloring several times and always end up with a weird purple fondant instead. I even have a hard time making gray. You could use the method of mixing the dye to the melted marshmellows or using dark modeling chocolate with it to give it a base (Google: How to make Black Fondant) but from what I've read Americolor has a better black dye. I use Wilton products all the time but this one is a dud.",1 "Black Food coloring I had to use a lot of food coloring to get the black color I really wanted. I finally achieved a pretty good color.",3 "Only One brush. The description says brushes but this only includes one. Great quality, with the handle and bristles, but not expected at all.",2 "Water Color Brushes.... sssssssssss? ""Robert Simmons Short-Handled White Sable Water Color Brushes""? no not ""brushes"" more like one brush. not what i was expecting",0 "I thought this would hold the deep red but.. Because the was a thick paste, I thought it would require less coloring to get the deep red I wanted. Seems that I needed a great deal, anyway. So, I consider it as average.",2 "Great watercolor instruction, especially for flowers In Vibrant Orchid: Painting in the Flow or Watercolors Ann Pember clearly demonstrates her techniques for painting soft and flowing watercolors,e specially flowers. Her focus is vibrant color, values, color transitions and wet in wet washes. She uses Winsor and Newton flat brushes, #140 cold press paper, and limits her palette to only 8 colors. This excellent is dvd is 110 minutes long.",4 "a bright round. itworks wonderfully and springs back into shape after it is cleaned, It is easy to use and now I want a whole set.",3 "Great product! This is exactly what I needed to create gift tags for Christmas - using both cardstock paper and canvas material. I can stamp a design on it, write ""to/from"" with a Sharpie marker and I'm set! I've also used the set to create price tags for a care center gift shop that I volunteer at. The staff and residents love the new look of the price tags!",4 "Simmons Artist Brushes These are excellent brushes for the money invested. The metal part does not come unglued from the wood when it sits in water like many brushes I've used (although the outside coating on the wood often does flake off but the brush is still useable). Also, I often paint on wood which really tears up brush bristles; these brushes hang in there way better than most.",4 "Artist Brushes These are excellent brushes for the money invested. The metal part does not come unglued from the wood when it sits in water like many brushes I've used (although the outside coating on the wood often does flake off but the brush is still useable). Also, I often paint on wood which really tears up brush bristles; these brushes hang in there way better than most.",4 "Robert Simmons Brushes These are excellent brushes for the money invested. The metal part does not come unglued from the wood when it sits in water like many brushes I've used (although the outside coating on the wood often does flake off but the brush is still useable). Also, I often paint on wood which really tears up brush bristles; these brushes hang in there way better than most.",4 "good to work with I really like these brushes. They work well, and clean up nicely, holding their shape. I'm not sure what "lifetime guarantee" really means, but hope I don't have to figure that out any time soon.",4 "Great panorama paper I print large landscape panoramas on an Epson 4000 printer - and soon to upgrade to an Epson 4880 - on this paper. My panoramas can go anywhere from 4' to 15' in length and I love the results on this paper. I'd give it 5 stars except that the finished emulsion is very fragile. I sell my panoramas and treat each print that goes out the door with a giclee veneer to protect the finished surface of the print from any rough handling and to extend the colorfast qualities of the print.",3 "Very professional grade paper This is original manufacturers paper and works very well in my Epson 4800. I hate loading individual sheets and this roll paper works great. Their is some waste obviously depending on the image format you are printing. Of course you need to use this with the mat black inks. So far I like the results very much. I am also thinking of buying the roll canvas.",4 "I use this paper for 5yrs Great paper for textile prints.Strong paper and with my EPSON 4000 printer, the colors comes out even.I recommend this paper.",4 "Great Paper Great Paper, Fine quality, easy to work with. Prints come out great. I'm the only one in my photography class that uses Matte paper and it really helps to stand out",4 "amazing epson paper is the nay type of paper i use .... matte has the best blacks and if your are in college for photography this is a great inexpensive paper!!!!! top quality",4 "sturdy board for pastel users-- sized for practice, experiments, small drawings Ampersand's art supplies are all great. Their Pastelbord is designed to have a unique sandy clay coating over a strong wooden board. Its unique, fine grain tooth holds pastels and other dry media like no other pastel surface. I really preferred this to the pastel papers I've tried.The fine ""tooth"" of the surface makes it easy to blend colors, layer, and experiment with pastel techniques.Some people also use Pastelbords for water media, since they are so extremely absorbent. I haven't tried that, but I have used the ""untoothed"" Claybord 11""x14"" Smooth and Claybord 11""x14"" Textured for water media, with good results.These are available in lots of sizes and colors, so be careful to pick the right boards before you check out!",4 "Perfect This is exactly what I needed, it has a good thickness and is a good competetor for what it is that my professor wanted us to buy. It is in fact very heavy though (of course), and it arrived in record time as I expected it to come at a later time.",4 "Good for younger kids too This was a gift for my 4 year old. At fist glance I thought it was too old for her but with some supervision this product was tons of fun. The set comes with a ""stencil"" that you trace in black paint ( or any other color paint you like ). Once the traced ""outline"" is dry my daughter is able to color in the design all by herself. She loves picking and choosing the colors and making the fish , turtles, etc as colorful as possible. When everything is dry she decorates our windows with them. I brought a few of her window clings into work and I am always getting asked about them. Three co-workers have bought the set after seeing the final product. Great gift idea.",4 "Perfect size I use them for samples and they are the perfect size, tight fitting lid-perfect for what I need them for.",4 "bainbridge frames I like these frames. already have some photos in them at my office. the local stores no longer carry this product. this was the best price I could easily find. this frame perfect for unobtrusive, neat, modern look. maybe best with photos. and apparently sturdy.",4 "A new dimension in relaxation Natural Blues takes your blues away.Clears your mind and really helps you relax.Put on the CD, close your eyes and let the world go by.Or, put it on just before making love to really set the mood.",4 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "Artograph 1520 The booth appears to be well made as far as the filtering and the exhaust goes. I was a little disappointed to find that the booth itself is made of cardboard. It does appear to be of a high quality and I assume that it will be less expensive to replace when the time comes, but I did expect a metal booth for the price. Overall though I am pleased with the purchase. The free shipping helped a great deal.",3 "As Good AS It Gets Run, don't walk if you're looking for paper that looks, feels and is the real deal. It holds up to it's name ""textured fine art aper."" Lovely stuff.",4 "Wonderful gift I made a scrapbook of my mom for my sister this past christmas. the size and design was perfect for my vision of the scrapbook I wanted to make.",4 "Blue Scrapbook This is a very nice scrapbook. It arrived in a timely manner, and was well packaged. The pages have a good backing, and are easy to fill. It is a good quality and we are happy with this purchase.",4 "Well, not for a beginner... You will still need either a good book or a friend to help you figure out how to hold the pen and make the letters. This is just a kit w/ paper and pens and the pens weren't even that great. No matter how you write they don't make lines that transition between fat and thin. Might as well use a regular pen...I am kinda dissapointed and will keep looking for better pens.I give it 2 stars for dollar value.",1 "poorly made leaky product This product did not live up to my expectations. The ink cartridges leak, the pens are made of thin plastic and are not durable, the ink cartridges are difficult to install. It was a very disappointing christmas gift for my 10 year old daughter. Next time I won't buy something like this online...I'll buy something that I physically see and use.",0 "Not a calligraphy kit in any real sense Any pen or pencil will do for the basic practice of calligraphy (which means ""beautiful writing""). The beauty part comes from the scribe's own regularity, grace, and good eye, not from the writing implement. The other absolute necessity is p-a-t-i-e-n-c-e. Becoming a good scribe won't happen overnight. It's like learning any other art form, such as how to play a musical instrument: practice, practice, practice.Once you've taught yourself how to form letters regularly and can letter out a neat-looking line of text with any pencil you pick up, then you can think about using a special-purpose writing tool.The kind of tool you pick depends on the kind of result you want. Most of what we in Europe and the Americas think of as ""calligraphy"" requires a chisel-shaped pen. Held steady in the hand, it automatically makes lines that vary from thick to thin as your hand moves to write the letters.If that's the kind of calligraphy you want to do, this set will NOT help you do it and there's no use buying it.There are a number of companies that make chisel-point steel pen nibs. Speedball's C-series is probably the best-known in the US. You can get them at any art-supply shop and quite a few stationery shops. Other useful brands are Mitchell's, from England, and Brause, from Germany. All have their special good and bad points and unique sizes, so get a few of each - they're fairly cheap and very durable (be sure to get a few of their little clip-on reservoirs while you're at it - the Speedball nibs come with reservoirs already fitted, but the Mitchell and Brause ones don't). Also get a bottle of NON-waterproof CARBON ink (Higgins Eternal is good), plus a good pattern book. Edward Johnston's ""Writing, Illuminating, and Lettering"" is the standard work as far as most scribes are concerned, but Speedball puts out a little handbook that's very nice too, also cheaper. Add paper, and you're ready to scribble.",0 "good product It is nice in how they are designed. There is not enough instructions and help to learn.",2 "Nice product Bought this for my 14 year old neice. She really liked it, although it would have been nice for it to come in a case or box that you could store it in.",3 "Perfect beginner set I think other reviewers had too high of an expectation for this beginner's kit. You get what you pay for when it comes to calligraphy pens! All I can say is that I bought this for an artistic 11-year-old. In less than 30 minutes, she created a beautiful card! It was worthy of mailing to a dear friend who has been practicing the art of calligraphy for over 20 years.",3 "excellent! This was a replacement for the one my husband lost during our move. He loves it. The product was at an excellent price, and the storage case was awesome.",4 "A good gluegun with good output control I bought this gun hoping it would have good control of the glue output, since it is advertised as a ""detailers"" glue gun, and it does! Unlike the models you can buy at hardware stores, this one outputs a smaller load of glue when you squeeze the trigger. Plus you can disconnect the AC cord, after it warms up, and still have a decent, workable output for a little while. Its not perfect, but if you need better control of glue output, try this model.",3 "Reason for embroidery arm positioning A previous reviewer left a comment that the hoop is on the wrong side. There is a valid reason for this. Unlike her PE-150, this machine is also a sewing machine. In order for this machine to function as a sewing machine, the embroidery arm has to be removable (so it is on the left side). If it was on the other side, it would be in the way for sewing.The other major advantage of the PE-400D over the 150 (besides being able to sew), is that it is able to read and use the Disney Brother cards. These cards can only be used by Disney Brother machines.",3 "Great Little Machine! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! I've had the Brother PE 400D for a bit over a year now. It is a great little machine. I have NEVER had any needle breaking issues. I'm not sure if the writer of the previos post with that issue was using the correct needle (you need to use an embroidery needle with the embroidery presser foot for embroidery, and you must usse a sewing needle, and coordinating presser foot for general sewing).The embroidery comes out wonderful. The Winnie the Pooh embroidery patterns that are included are adorable, there are also plenty of pre-set stitches, different lettering fonts, etc.You can also purchase additional Brother memory cards of numerous subjects: Holidays, Animals, Flowers, etc. Once you get more familiar with embroidery, you may want to purchase the Brother PED-Basic which allows you to download FREE embroidery patterns from the internet, copy them onto a memory card (included) and then place that memory card into your Brother PE-400D. There are MANY things you can do with this great little machine.This machine is very easy to use. It is my first embroidery/sewing machine combo and I love the touch pad screen. This machine also comes with a DVD instructional video which is very helpful.",4 "Great Machine I purchased this machine a couple of years ago after hours of endless research! I have not been disappointed-- it is a wonderful machine, but I am now looking to upgrade to a bigger embroidery area. This machine has a 4 x 4 area which is fine unless you are monogramming a long name. I also purchased the extra large hoop to use which eliminated the need to keep rehooping. The cards are a bit pricey-- but the No. 1 Alphabet card is a must. The sewing machine also works great! The machine is tiny and lightwieght, but don't let it fool you! It is solid! A very good buy if you are looking to do both sewing and embroidery projects around the house.",3 "Review of PE-400DCombo Sewing/embroidery machine This is a great little machine for the price. It has most of the features of the big home embroidery machines but only weighs 10 pounds. It is light enough to carry to classes but is a little workhorse. I highly recommend this machine.",4 "Brother PE400D - A Great Machine Wow...When I first got this machine and looked at all the stuff that came with it, I was a bit intimidated by it all. But, a quick view of the enclosed CD and an hour or so of playing around with it, and I had no problem. I starting using the decorative stitches and embroidery designs right away. The machine runs very smoothly...a real joy after 25 years on an old Singer. Great machine.",4 "Great combo machine for the price! I purchased this machine some time ago. This was the first machine I purchased that was able to embroider. I found it very easy to use even though it had lots of features and different stitches built right in - even with Pooh/Disney designs! You can also use purchased Brother embroidery design cards - so what you can embroider is almost endless. I also purchased an extra-large sized hoop for doing larger designs. I've been real happy with the embroidery unit and other decorative stitches it does, but sometimes the feed dog seems to ""slip"" with thicker fabric like denim. I'm not sure, but this may be just a problem with my machine, and I intend to bring it in to be serviced since it is due anyway. But other than that one problem... I think the machine is certainly a great bargain for the price. It is also easy to bring anywhere.... super light weight with a cover that slips over and protects while in storage or transport! I do alterations as a business and have used it to do just about most of the jobs - even bridal gowns. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by this little Brother machine w/Disney embroidery designs. I just purchased the Brother PE Basic so that I can download designs from the internet (either free or purchased ones) and transfer the design and put it on a Brother memory card. Then, you just slip the memory card into the slot on the machine and stitch away. I plan on making my own appliques for bridal accessories and/or dresses that customers want added to or changed in some way. This will give me the ability to customize anything I sew or design for myself, family or customer. This machine gives you lots of freedom to do what you want it to do!",3 "Brother 400D series I have owned this machine for several years now. I have sewed some and used the embroidery some. I do not sew everydday, or even every week, so it is not used excessively. I have had one problem with the machine that is frustrating, when you power it on there are lines that show on the screen making it difficult to see what is going on, They seem to grow in # in between my projects. I am afraid to even try the embroidery with it anymore, it is hard to see the patterns when all those lines are in the stitch panel. Anyone else have this problem? I probably should have returned it the first time it did that, now I am sure it is out of warranty and date.mutt",4 "fantastic The Brother 400D is a fantastic little lightweight machine that both sews and embroiders. You can carry it everywhere because it is not heavy. It has enough stitches and buttonholes also built in to keep you busy, not to mention some Pooh designs and other miscellaneous designs. You can also use it with the memory card to sew out any design you wish. It's great for the money and the size.",4 "Brother PE-400D Embroidery Machine Although I love my other Brother combo embroidery machines, this one was off putting.The sewing features all ""seamed"" to work just fine, but when I did some embroidering I was not happy.The machine case was over heating and I could not hold my hand on the case between Pooh and the screen - yes, it was that hot!It then started smelling of burning wires - not the normal burn off of manufacturing oils.So off the machine went and after it cooled down enough I re-packaged it and sent it back!",2 "PE-500 REVIEW - not 400D (500 model does eat up needles..thread cartridge not good either) **THIS REVIEW WAS INTENDED FOR THE 500D MODEL, NOT THIS 400D MODEL***I was so excited to end my exhaustive research and purchase one of these models. Took it home, read the manual cover to cover before I started in on my first experience of machine embroidery. The first few tries, I went through 5 needles that kept breaking whenever I attempted to embroider. I tried different ways per the instructions to hoop the material; etc. The results were still the same. About a needle every 5 to 10 minutes would break on the feed dogs and plate below the hoop. After about a week, in addition to its ravenous appetite for needles; the annoying 'self-threading' cartridge finally gave out as well. This 'feature' is a major pain in the rear to rethread colors every time; as the spools are too round to fit inside the cartridge case. So, you must string the spool precariously on top of the cartridge unit and hope the thread doesn't break before the needle does! I got fed up and took it back after 2 weeks.Don't buy it.....Get a Singer CE-100 instead. Right now you can get it very cheap at Amazon (even better priced than Walmart) if you apply promo codes, and that A9 discount gives you about $8 off the total as well.",0 "Arm is backwards I don't care for the design of the hoop holder... all the work must go to the inside of the machine and b in that small small area... not able to do it... I like the position with the brother P-150. I have that machine and wanted to upgrade to another model... But will not buy any machine that has the hoop holder on the outside... unless someone can give me a viable explanation...then I may reconsider... Thank you for allowing me to voice my thots.",0 "Just like the one I had befor I had a similar serger befor. It works o.k. Wish needle threading would be better, but thats just the way it is.",2 "Gift Bought this item as a gift for my daughter. I have no direct information but she says she is pleased with it.",4 "baby buggy very nice looking and eassy to put together. as per shipping very fast was very pleased",3 "Ready to scream Trying to thread. Impossible diirections. No Mac disc called Brother. No Mac disc available . want to scream.Wonder can I return this thing. FrustratedMrs. Ed. Feet dry",0 "Don't Buy the Brother 1034 D serger iti s junk Yes, I know that paying $200 or less for a brand-new serger is should have been a warning.But supposedly it is a $400+ machine being sold cheaply by Amazon.This machine is cheaply made, feels like a kid's toy.It took me hours to get it to sew. It just would not chain.When I finally got it working it did a mediocre jopb with uneven stitches and gaps.I have had it for less than two months. I hate it.I sew nearly everyday. I am accomplished and experienced with sergers.The instruction book is as poorly written as the machine is cheap. The instructional DVD is incomplete.I found a video on YouTube that explained how to thread it. The author was just as frustrated as the rest of us with the instructions.It will chain about 5 inches and then one or all of the threads break.I know that this machine is threaded correctly.I live in Mexico and shipped it to my daughter and she brought it to me the last week of June.Visiting a dealer or sending it back is not an option.I have used it successfully only TWICE.Most of the time I am screaming and crying in rage.It is a piece of garbage and Brother should be ashamed.Don't be duped by the Brother name, they obviously have no shame.",0 "I need help. I am going to purchase this serger for my wife for Valentines day. I bought her a brother sewing machine for Christmas. Now she is saying how much better and easier it would be to have a serger. In reading the reviews it is stated by some that they received a euro plug and not a regular plug (120v) for united states. Is this a fluke or is this what they send? thank you for any response. my email is iburnvx@gmail.comThanks again, Mike",4 "works great so far The serger arrived on time. I was a bit intimidated by it, having never used one before but I listened to the dvds and took notes specific to serging sheer material. I changed the threads and dials as suggested and started serging with no problems. The dress is almost done. I only wish it could do coverstitch.",2 "wonderful service I ordered it on a thursday morning and received my merchandise two days later! Awesome and prompt service",4 "Received BROKEN I received this serger as a gift for Christmas, after much research. I have wanted a serger for years. Intimidated by the machine, I watched the DVD's, read the manuals, and scoured the internet on serging before I even got it out of the box. I bought all new thread, cut a pattern to test the machine, and finally took it out to give it a first try. And...BROKEN.The hand wheel would not even turn. I couldn't do a thing with it. I called Brother, and they referred me to an authorized repair shop-- the closest was 45 minutes away. I called the repair shop, and of course it is not an easy fix, and they told me they would have it for as long as three weeks. Thankfully, this gift was purchased on Amazon, and they swiftly offered to send me a replacement machine and return label for the broken machine. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the next machine. What a disappointment to have my only Christmas gift arrive completely non-functional.",0 "got real fast but gift suprise blown Well this review is not regarding the function of this product as I purchased this for a x mas gift for my wife. I got the thing extremely fast. No complaints. very amazed at how fast actually. Seems like it shipped from across the street or something.Now my complaint- When I ordered it asked if it was a gift and I specified it was. It asked if I wanted to submit a gift message. I did that also. So now today the thing is setting on my kitchen table when I wake up. My wife found the box outside on my steps and brought it in the house and set it on the table. So the way it shipped-usually when you get an item and you would think when it ships as a gift,it ships in a box which does not clearly specify what is in it. Well this came in no special brown shipping box or package . It shipped in a brother serger box with a big old photo of the serger right on the box along with detailed description of what is in it.So much for the suprise factor or the so called""ship as a gift option""",2 "1034 review i am satisfied to far, but feel a review is immature at this time. that being said, i was truly pleased with the great care in packaging. Timely shipment was excellent.",3 "The perfect budget serger Like most other reviewers, I did my research before buying this serger. I knew what it does and doesn't do, and how well it performed for others. When I got it home, it worked beautifully! It's not too difficult to thread (though it takes a few minutes, just follow the diagrams), and it sews well. The DVD that came with it was helpful, but the manual is my reference for daily use. If you're on a budget, but want a serger, I recommend this one!",4 "Great Machine. I bought this machine for my daughter-in-law. She loves it. She had a regular sewing machine but really enjoys the features of this one.",4 "love it Hi well I love the overlocker. Everythining is great about it execpt I wish it would of stated better that is didnt come with the cone thread, other than that I love it. It has so many settings and I find it easy to use.",3 "I love it.... I've always wanted a Serger and put it off and off. Finally I made the plunge and I'm so much in love with it. Easy threading and came with extra attachments. I watched the videos and was very comfortable using the Serger after that. Loving it...Maggie",4 "Serger Researched sergers for a long time, Thie one won out.Easy to use and came already threaded to help in learning to thread the machine. Love it!",4 "highly recommend Easy to thread,easy to oil,easy to clean with professional results.Very impressed for the price!!!Received delivery quite promptly.Would highly recommend it.",4 "Awesome product My wife is very very happy with this item. I looked at and read the reviews before I bought it. The Singer machine had very poor reviews and the Brother had very good reviews and they were the same price. I'm glad I made the right choice and bought the brother. I don't sew and even I was impressed with the quality and Items included with the machine. Brother is the way to go.",4 "love it! I bought this serger because I have always wanted one but unsure of which on to get. I have read tons of reviews and decided that I wouls like to try it out. The price was great and the machine is awesome. It was very easy to thread because of the color coding images inside the machine to show you how. The manual is very helpful and the video definitely made me believe I can use it without a problem. It made me feel like a professional once I sat down to sew. I love using this machine so far.",4 "pleased shopper I am so excited about my new serger. It is easy to use and very efficient. Can't wait to use it more than I already have. I've made napkins and then the holidays interfered with my playing!!",4 "Perfect for my needs Exactly what I was looking for at a GREAT price with FREE shipping. Works wonderfully. Enjoy using it very much.",4 "New serger This machine is as easy to thread as everyone stated. Just getting started with but already love it.",4 "Brother serger Ive had a singer serger berfore....and hated it. I needed to buy a new one but I was dreading it. After reading all the reviews on thebrother, this was the one. It is easy to thread...really.The first few times can be trying, but once I got it, it sews great. I like having the option of 4 thread or 3 thread, better on thread and looks are different. The books are easy to read, and the cd that comes with it fills in the extra info needed. Im happy with it. Already have been able to repair many clothes that have been needing alterations. In the long run I feel it can save me money, and my clothes will fit better....what more could a girl ask for .....lol",3 "Terrific I love this serger. Threading the machine was a little intimidating at first but once I reviewed the instructions it became much easier. I love the professional look you get using the different finishes. This machine is a good investment and has already paid for itself.",4 "loved it!!! I loved this serger. Still learning, but very impressed that it worked so well.",4 "Great Value I have used the serger several times now and I love it. It worked great the first time, right out of the box. I especially liked the way it came with 4 colors of thread preloaded, so that I could see and understand the threading paths. Also, since it was prethreaded and ready to go, I could try the machine out almost immediately. I was not faced with threading it from an illustration before using the first time.The quality and design of this machine is excellent. It is designed to make even an inexperienced user capable of taking on sewing projects they could not have done without it.",4 "So Far, So Good This is my first serger. I've played with somewhat and love all I've done so far. It is easy to thread and the computer video helps with the directions for some of the many things it can do. I'm still learning, but love it so far.",4 "Having fun Creating Professional Looks with my Serger I'm new to sergers with beginner to intermediate sewing skills and did not find this serger hard to use or thread. I've been enjoying creating dresses with such a professional finish! My only disappointment is that it seems a little hard to follow an exact line when serging. I may be missing something though so will have to keep studying it and working with it. Maybe it's just a matter of getting more used to it. I still give it 5 stars though. I'm so glad to have an easier way to hem delicate fabrics like chiffon for my ice dance dresses!",4 "Excellent Serger! I love this serger! I make diapers for my kids and mainly use my serger to serge the soakers together and to serge fitted diapers. It has been a workhorse. I have had my serger for 3 years and have used it fairly heavily. The soakers I serge average 4 layers thick and for the most part this serger is able to cut through them easily, depending on what fabric I use. On the rare occasion that I've used it for baby/toddler clothes I have wished that the removable arm area was smaller, b/c it seems like the neckline has to be stretched out quite a bit in order to serge it.Overall I love my machine and wouldn't hesitate to buy another if I needed to.",4 "Great value!!! I love my new serger! There are so many features that this one has that I never dreamed I would be able to get on the money I had budgeted to spend on a serger. I had to thread it, and I did it! I also like the fact you can use regular sewing machine needles with this model, plus it came with lots of extras. The cd's are very helpful in learning all the things you can do.",4 "so far, so good I was really overwhelmed by this when it first arrived. I thought I'd never figure it out, and the video tutorials were small and dark. So, I set my husband after it to figure it out, because he's the brains in the family. Well, he cursed at it for an entire evening, so I was feeling very defeated. The next day I decided to take another stab at it, and read through the threading instructions in the book..and honestly I have NO idea what he was doing differently or why, because it wasn't difficult at all and I got it first try.Now I've had it for a week or so, and I've had time to mess around with it and I must say that it's really not difficult, and the videos do help bunches.I love it, and I'm VERY happy I bought it!",3 "Brother serger 1034D This is a wonderful serger! Much easier to use than it looks. Very helpful CD's. Just LOVE it! Use this along with a straight stitch sewing machine and you can make anything and your work looks so professional. I was amazed at what this little machine can do. Would highly recommend this serger to even the beginner stitcher, It's that easy to use. The price is very reasonable!",4 "Good price great product Best home serger for the price. Very easy to thread all needles and both loopers. Easy instructions. Would recommend to anyone, looking for a home serger.",4 "Easy To Thread! I love this serger. I am actually a graduating fashion design student in Chicago and I bought this machine a few months ago.I've used industrial sergers before and was concerned when buying a serger that this would be too complicated to thread, but it's not complicated at all.It has a bunch of cool features that I haven't figured out yet {like gentle gathering, baby marrow hems} since I do just regular serging.It's really a great machine and well-worth the money I spent on it.",4 "Love the Brother Serger For the money, it's awesome and has great features, like the gathering foot. So easy to thread. It was a little intimadating when I took it out of the box, but this is my first serger. I would buy this one again.",4 "easy to thread, very nice serger, great deal This is a very nice serger, especially for the price. This is my first serger and it is a great starter machine. I was able to thread it using only the book and the pictures on the serger, very simple. Nice machine.Revision: I bought this machine in 2007 and now it's 2013 and I still am using this machine. I have put many, many hours on it and it still works great. I thought this would be my ""starter"" machine until I wore it out but it is still running strong. No service has been needed thus far. Great machine!",4 "Satisfied with Serger I am very satisfied with my purchase. It is fairly quiet and does a good job. Theading is easy if you follow directions.",4 "Pleasantly surprised I was skeptical because it was so cheap compared to other sergers. But, so far I just love this machine. It's worked wonderfully.",4 "Really impressed after 1st project After 38 years of sewing on a regular machine (both Viking & Brother), I finally took the plunge and bought my first serger machine. I chose this one after reading all of the reviews and was not disappointed. After getting over the serger ""fear-factor"" by reading the manual and The Complete Serger Handbook by Chris James (also very good!), I was easily able to thread the machine and complete my first project with no issues. The book really helped with photos & such, especially when learning about adjusting thread tension in all 4 threads, etc. Brother hits another homer! I also have two printers and a regular sewing machine from Brother and all are spectacular, easy to use work-horses. I highly recommend this machine to anyone looking for their first serger!",4 "Love this serger! My old serger bit the dust after over 20 years of service, so it was time for a replacement. I decided to get a Brother this time, because the favorite of my four sewing machines is a Brother. It's easy to use and very dependable, which is what I wanted in a new serger. I read reviews on multiple websites, and they were consistently good ones. The price was affordable as well. I ordered the machine on Saturday night, and it arrived the following Wednesday morning. I took it right out of the box and set it up. Much to my surprise, I had it threaded and was sewing within a couple of minutes! I could not believe how easy it was to thread! I definitely couldn't say that about my old one! One of the most daunting things about using a serger is threading it and adjusting the tension. Neither is a problem with this machine. It's wonderfully easy to use and produces quality work.Whether you are considering the purchase of your first serger or have been sewing for many years, you can't go wrong with this one. I mostly sew purses, curtains and clothes, and there's just no way I could produce quality items for myself or others without a serger. If you've never had one, don't be afraid of this one! You won't believe what-all you can do with it to make your sewing projects more fun and professional-looking. Whether you sell your work, give it away, or keep it for yourself, you want it to look good and hold up for use. This serger will be a joy for you to use, so go ahead and treat yourself!",4 "I'm using a serger?! I just started sewing a year ago I purchased this serger after lusting for one for several months---and I""m so glad I made this purchase. I ordered a Brother sewing machine about a year ago and have been yearning for the ease of finished edges for the last six months. I was concerned about serging because of 1) the cost and 2) the learning curve.The cost of this machine is great---it was just slightly more than my sewing machine. I was a bit nervous about its affordability, especially on seeing expensive sergers that thread automatically. Now I'm glad I saved the money and got this model.The ease of use and threading (I dreaded this) is fantastic. In just twenty minutes I had threaded the machine (it comes threaded but one came undone in shipping), cut fabric and finished a changing pad for my daughter and hope to complete cloth napkins soon---I love the rolled hem feature. This machine is perfect for me---a new but avid sewer who wants an affordable serger.I""ve had this machine for about a week and couldn't be happier with my purchase. I am already watching my fabric stash turn into new projects and can't wait to master more of this machine's many features.I'll add that I live overseas so my family does ALOT of shopping on Amazon and I think this is one of VERY few reviews I've written---I""m just THAT smitten.",4 "Instant Gratification from the Brother 1034D Serger! If you've never used a serger before, DO NOT BE AFRAID. This Brother 1034D Serger is, if anything, easier to use than my sewing machine!-It is fully threaded (albeit with small spools of low-quality thread) right out of the box, so you can ""plug-n-play"" right away.-It comes with very nice instructions as well as an instructional disc and all the accessories to do almost any project.-It is compact - about half as wide as my Singer Brilliance sewing machine and around the same depth - so they fit neatly together on my sewing table. I can sew, then serge, then sew again without moving everything around.-It is easy to thread, despite my initial fears. As I noted, I began serging right away, so I was able to put off learning to thread the machine for a while. when the dreaded time came, though, I found the instructions and thread guides made the task quite straightforward, if still more complex and fiddly than a sewing machine.In a few days with this machine, I've already moved from straight lines to curves and corners. The machine moves smoothly and quickly, making large projects much easier. This is, overall, the perfect serger for anyone who wants to start serging with no experience and get things done right away. I have no complaints so far about my Brother 1034D Serger.",4 "Love, Love, Love my serger!!!!!! I've sewn for over 40 years but only just bought myself a serger to make dance costumes for my daughter. I've been making her costumes for the last 4 years and I cannot tell you how much easier and faster it goes now with my serger. It is wonderful, my biggest challenge is that I only have one sewing table and now I have two machines that I have to change out every now and then, although 80% of the work is now being done on my serger.",4 "Amazing Value This is my third serger -- wore #1 completely out and never really liked #2 -- so I'm no stranger to the complicated little machines. This one is the simplest, the most powerful and has the most even stitches ever! They've solved complicated threading issues, making it a breeze to change threads. The stitch finger removes without tools to set the machine for a rolled hem, and the two instructional CD's are very nice to have handy for trying new things. This little serger cost 1/5 of what I paid for my last one and is much, much better!",4 "Love this thing! This serger is perfect. If you are having any trouble, you may be threading it incorrectly. Search youtube for the video some kind sole posted showing how to thread it properly - much better than the video that comes with the serger. THen serge away!",4 "Love it! I've used my sewing machine for 10 years (Kenmore) on everything from quilting to bag making to clothes to costumes. I'm wondering why I never bought a serger sooner! It's AMAZING! Just in the past 2 years, I've started sewing clothes and using an overlock stitch to finish garments; what was I thinking??? This serger blows all that work out of the water. It sews beautifully! I watched the demo CD but found that the directions in the guide and on the machine itself were actually VERY well written and executed. I've had NO TRAINING in using/threading a serger before and I had mine going with in 15 minutes. I've also changed all 4 spools with relatively no problem (from white to black). The machine is smooth, compact and relatively quiet. I can't believe it was less than $200....",4 "Perfect for a beginner! As a self-taught sewer, I have always been very intimidated by sergers. People love to share their horror stories and I was convinced I'd be in over my head if I owned one. However, my best friend has this same model, and she does nothing but rave about it! My fiancé bought me my own for Christmas, and now I can't believe I waited so long to use a serger.This serger arrived already threaded, with a piece of test fabric to demonstrate that the threads were chaining together properly. I promptly un-threaded the machine, and taught myself to thread it from start to finish. This is the heart of understanding your serger - once you can thread it, you're nearly there.I read the manual carefully (I downloaded the PDF version from Brother's site so I could zoom in on the images) until I was fairly clear on the thread tension and the feeding system. Then I found some scrap fabric, plugged it in, turned it on, and tried it out. It serged perfectly!I experimented with the tension settings a bit, to see what the fabric would look like if the tension was too loose or too tight. I really recommend this experiment to first-timers, because it's invaluable for troubleshooting down the road.This serger is a bit on the loud side; however, my friend's grandmother's $1,500 serger is not really any more quiet, so I don't see this as a negative. It's an intricate, heavy duty piece of machinery, after all.I do wish Brother had been more careful and had labeled the extra feet that came with the serger, and had included a Mac-friendly DVD (or obvious instructions on where to find the videos online). That said, this little serger is an excellent gateway into more professional sewing, and for the pricepoint, I urge you to give it a try!",4 "Lovely! I highly recommend you to buy this if you are looking for a very reasonable priced serger. It sews beautifully, threading is very simple, No other serger can be compared with this one in the relation price-performance. You actually receive more than what you pay.",4 "Great product! I used it, it worked just fine. Learning to thread it might be intimidating at first, but if you comit on ""sitting on it"" it can happen and it is a lot simpler that you would think!I had an issue, though, a slight imperfection, for what Amazon immeditely agreed on replacing it. The lower looper thread kept breaking, and as I know I was doing the threading the right way, I asked for a solution. They offered the replacement, just to make sure I am a happy customer.",4 "Great Buy! My first serger and only been sewing for less than a year. Never used a serger before. It was easy to learn on my own. Easy to thread. The instructions plus video is easy to understand. Quality of stitches is very good. Recommend!!!",3 "Easy to use I have sewn for years on a regular machine, but have always been hesitant to buy a serger because of the cost, and because I have seen how hard they are to thread correctly. However, this one caught my attention because the reviews said it was easy to use, & because of the low price, I was willing to take a chance. The reviews are accurate. It comes already threaded, so you can start sewing right away. After I read the instruction book and watched the handy CDs, I was able to make two pairs of pants immediately, and was able to thread the machine correctly on my first try, with only a bit of puzzling about the loopers. It's really quite simple and fast, a pleasant surprise. The accessory bag did not have a screwdriver, but the instruction book said that it was included. I would recommend this for anyone learning how to serge.",4 "Brother 1034D Serger First serger I have ever owned or used and so far I am quite pleased with my purchase. Directions in the book and on the discs is pretty clear. A seam guide that is more clearly marked would be appreciated.",3 "Best Overall! If it weren't for the amazing reviews, I would have guessed that this would be a cheap machine based on price. But that is absolutely not the case! It threads like a dream and works just as well (if not better!) as other, more expensive, sergers I have used. This is my first serger I've owned and as long as it holds up I'll have it for years and years to come. Thanks Brother and Amazon!",4 "Brother serger I have never used a serger before, & was kinda worried about liking to use one but I read about several different models, & this one sounded the best. I started using it right after I got it, & I love it. I have threaded it & that wasn't to hard even the first time. My friend came over & tried it out, & she says she wants to order one to. I would recommend the Brother serger to anyone.",4 "brother 1034d iwas recommended this machine by a few of my friends who have one. they were right. its very user friendly. easy to thread, good instructions, serges very well on a variety of different fabric and fabric thickness",4 "A welcome, needed product I sew an immense amount of products using fabrics that ravel tremendously. A serger is absolutely necessary for this type of sewing from my point of view. I had one before that I fought for years. It was extremely difficult to thread and was constantly breaking it's threads. This one has yet to break it's threads. The instructions were not too clear as to how to thread it but once I realized how it was done it is a piece of cake. An added plus is the fact you can use ordinary spools of thread. If you want the most elaborate serger made this probably is not for you but if you want a totally functional, workhorse that will serve you well at a reasonable price this is a perfect one for you. I have a Brother sewing machine and it is the best one I have ever owned and I have had many. I ordered this serger hoping it would be as good and it is.",4 "brother serger This product came promptly & was packaged securely. I absolutely love my serger, it is very easy to thread & does a beautiful job. For anyone wanting a serger without breaking the bank, this is a very good sewing machine.",4 "Great machine I don't serge very much and wanted a serger that worked well but didn't cost too much. I found it, it is very easy to thread comes color coded so you don't mess up. Love it!",4 "works great Having gone through about 3 singer sergers from JoAnn's....I read all the great review on this one, and took a chance and ordered from Amazon. Recieved the next day, machine works super great. Runs quietly, a little easier to thread.....just works really well. The singers were loud and broke often, also were hard to thread. Love this machine!",4 "new brother serger I had bought another serger, in which it was much more expensive and did not have some of the feature that Brother 1034D has, What a machine, it's great I like threading the looper, which normally it's difficult,easy to set, and light weight, and best is that Amazon delivered this machine in two days, could not believe it, and the price was great, plus no shipping charges,I recomend this Serger to any one who enjoys sewing, and Thanks to Amazon for so a great value.",4 "Wonderful Serger !!! This is a wonderful serger. I've had it for about a month and think it works well. I've had to rethread it several times and it always works after I'm done. I've made three outfits that came out beautiful. My old serger was so hard to thread I decided to buy a new one and I'm glad I bought this one. I purchased this through Amazon and it arrived the next day. I was shocked it came so fast. Amazon is great.",4 "Amazing! I love this machine! I played around with the setting for about 20 min using a scrap of fabric; and then it was perfect! I would buy it again!",4 "Brothers serger 1034D Brothers is a fine machine. My wife had a little trouble threading the machine at first but we went to the instructions and it was easy to thread. It was our fault not the machine. She says she would reconmend it highly to anyone. She is happy with her machine. Thanks",4 "Good serger I got this Brother serger, since i love all the Brother sewing machines. They work great, easy and affordable. Suggest it to everyone who needs a good workhorse.",4 "Excellent serger!!! This is my first serger. It is pretty simple to use. The instructional CD's it comes with helps a lot in the threading and rethreading process. It comes color coded threaded. I love my serger and recommend it not only for first time users but also for experienced.",4 "very easy to use I really love this serger, it is so easy to thread, I was really worried about it being complicated to use, but its so easy. It comes with two very helpful videos. Having a serger just makes my sewing projects so much nicer. I highly recomend this one.",4 "What fun! This machine has a good feel to it, right out of the box. I've just been playing around with it a bit, and it seems to respond nicely to all my adjustments and trials of stitches, fabrics and whatnot.Easy to understand, and the threading is not a big deal. Just take your time and do it over and over til you understand how it works. Great price on a good machine. Very pleased! I've got lots of projects lined up for it.Also, thanks to Amazon for very speedy service. I ordered on Saturday with free shipping and got it today! It was very well-packed.Update: made my first outfit today, skirt and blouse. What a pleasure using the Brother serger! The garments came together so quickly, and so nicely. I groaned when I had to go use the sewing machine....too darn slow..and no trimming, ha! Anyway, this is making it so much fum for me as I get back into sewing after a longish hiatus. Don't hesitate to get one, it really is worth every penny in time saved and garment finish quality.Also, found this really good you-tube on threading this Brother serger. Much more clear than the CD that came with the package.[...]",4 "Good practical basic serger This is a good basic serger for its price. Easy to use when you get used to it. But since this is my first serger, I relied totally on the instruction on how to use it. The instruction CD did not help at all because it lacks close up shots. The instruction manual helps but could be better on the threading.",3 "Glad I bought it. So far I have made a skirt and a top and now I am making another skirt. I have tied on new thread and re- threaded the machine from scratch. I have adjusted the tension for various materials, two and three needles. No thread breakage. I am soooooooo pleased. This is not my first serger and I have no complaints. It does the job and I didn't spend a lot of money. I love getting value for my hard eared dollars and I'm glad that this is so easy to get up and running.",4 "Great Buy What a great price for a great little machine. Easy to follow video and not to much of a learning curve. Fast and easy setup for a beginner like me. Delivery was fast, 3 days earlier than expected, and well packaged.",4 "Works great! Love it! Even the threading was not too complicated! Still have a lot to learn on it so deciding whether to take a class or read a book.",4 "So easy to use! This product was more than I expected. It is my first serger and I have loved learning new things with it! The 2 DVDs are a blessing as you can see easier than read the instructions. I am very happy I purchased this serger.",4 "great purchase Don't know why I waited so long to buy. This is a must have for seamstress it simplifies sewing, by triming seams and overlocking seams, The time that this machine saves will pay for itself. The easest searger to thread also.",4 "thrilled I finally decided to buy I had read the reviews and was concerned about the threading, but it is easy to do just be patient. Would defenently recommend.",3 "GREAT MACHINE I GOT THIS ONE FOR MY MOTHER IN LAW AND SHE LOVED IT. IT'S A NICE AFFORDABLE MACHINE THAT GETS THE JOB DONE. IT BRINGS A LOT OF GADGETS FOR SEWING AND IT GIVES A PROFESSIONAL FINISH TO EVERY PIECE. NOW, WHEN PANTS ARE TOO LONG MY MOTHER IN LAW FIXES THEM WITH THIS MACHINE AND THE PANTS LOOK IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL SEWING.",4 "Amazing machine This machine is well worth the money. It is a dream. Wish I had purchased it long ago! Comes threaded with easy to understand instructions.",4 "Great Serger! I am so pleased with the quality of this machine, I recieved it within 2 days and used it immediately. The threading is super easy and the stitch adjustments are easy to change for different fabrics. I would highly recommend this machine and Amazon to others.",4 "Great work.. I'll admit I haven't explored all that the can do, but I'm very pleased with the results so far. I've only been finishing edges with it. I'll also admit that it's going to take a while to get used to threading.",3 "Completely satisfied This was a birthday present for my daughter. She took up sewing as a hobby and had really wanted a serger to do more things. I have no idea how this works. She does the demonstration and is ecstatic about owning one. Me I'm ecstatic knowing how much she loves and uses it.",4 "light bulb I am pleased with this proxy. I would have have gave it a 5 but 15 minutes into first project light bulb burnt out. Very discouraging. Now I need to find out where to get a new bulb. :(",3 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger This is the first serger I have owned. I have been sewing for many years and finally decided to get a serger. I was concerned that it would be difficult to use, but have had no problems. Due to the fact that it was already threaded I could try it out immediately. The tension was set correctly and I used it with no problems. I still have lots of learning to do, but think I will enjoy this machine for a long time.",3 "great, but... The serger is is what I needed. However, it DOES NOT do rolled hems like it claims. Not real ones at least. Instead, it puts way too many uneven stiches over the raw edge. Evrything else is great, so I do reccomend it. But just know not to get your hopes up on the ""rolled hem"" feature.",3 "New to Serging This is my first experience with a serger. After years of sewing without one, I finally decided to make seam finishing easier. With that in mind, this machine is great. So far it does everything a home sewer needs at a bargain price. I give it a 4 rather than 5 stars because my experience is so limited and I've used it for only a few months. Could reliability come up as an issue later?Threading is somewhat intimidating at first, but keeping the book handy helps. After practicing a few times and adjusting the tensions for various test fabrics my confidence grew. Brother has designed this machine well with color coded prompts. It zooms along beautifully - what fun. Now I'm really glad I tried something new.",3 "got a lemon and no response for refund With 20 years experience with sergers, I could not get this one to serge. Have since learned from serviceman that this model gets out of adjustment, which would equate to increased cost for the maintenance required. This off-site seller has not responded to inquiry for refund and return. Unhappy experience.",0 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger This is exactly what I have wanted for years!The ease of use makes this item a pleasure to work with, the instructions are clearly written and easy to follow plus the dvds answers any operating questions.I love it!!!",4 "Very Dissapointed I used the serger once; when I went to use it again....the presser foot lever broke. By this time, the product was out of warranty with Amazon, so I was forced to call Brother for assistance. When I called, the customer service rep was very nice. She took my information then told me that the product had to be returned to a Brother Authorized Service Center, which just so happened to be an hour and a half away. Parts are covered under warranty, but labor would not be.I proceeded to find out if I could just order the part to avoid the approximately 6 hours of driving (dropping off and picking up); and wasnt able to do so as it is a service only part.So, I have a $200 Serger that has been used once; that I must spend more money on if I ever want to use it again (because of the poor quality of the product).Will I buy another Brother Product again.....ummm probably not.",0 "Pretty good for the price I have only had this machine for a month- it has managed all the last minute projects I had to finish when my previous serger died-great price- lots of new easier ways of adjusting stitches- I do wish it was a bit quieter-and had more interior lubrication instructions- Thank you J",2 "perfect for me I do a lot of home-sewing, mostly apparel. After years of telling myself a zig-zag stitch over the end is enough to properly finish a garment I broke down and bought this serger. Upon arrival I instantly regretted...that I hadn't done this a long time ago. Little knife trims off to give a clean seam (but can lower the knife so not used too). Machine came pre-threaded and just snipped off and tied on my new colors with no issues. Instructions are very clear, so if need to thread manually I feel confidant I can. I even went back to a few garments I'd recently finished and re-did a hem and some lining stitches.It was just the amount of money I wanted to spend, I was leery of anything cheaper, and anything more expensive just didn't seem necessary for my needs. I think we will have a long and happy life together.If I had to give one fault, it is that the pedal is not as sensitive as I would have guessed would come with it. You really need to floor it to get started, but once cruising, very receptive to speed changed and stops when told. But once you learn and expect the pedal to be sticky, it's not a big deal.",4 "Sew far so good! I feel like I was stalking this machine for a long time. It got great reviews online, but I did see some ppl say not to buy a brother period. I think those ppl have the money to buy the professional ones. I saw this machine priced as high as $320 I was shocked to see it at Amazon for almost 100 cheaper. It is a great machine. I watched the dvd and looked through the book. Took me no time to thread it. (I am just an average person) It is easier to tie the new thread onto the existing one and pull through, but I had to try it the hard way first. I whipped up some placemats in less than 1/2 hour. If your just a domestic goddess like myself and looking for a serger (this is my first one) I would get this one. It is a good buy and a nice lil machine. I am very happy.",4 "Great machine for the money! I was hesitant to buy a serger - not knowing if I would use it enough. I was also kind of intimidated by the threading process that goes into these machines. My concerns have been put to rest. After years of doing french seams or finishing edges with zig-zag stitches, I was delighted by the professional results this serger provides in short order. It was easy to set up and use the first time. The manuals are clear and easy to understand, and the accompanying dvd's helped to clear up any questions I had. Even when one of the sample spools of thread ran out (I wasn't paying attention, I was having too much fun!) and I had to re-thread the entire machine it took less than 15 minutes - and that includes re-watching a part of one of the dvd's.While a serger can't do everything a standard sewing machine can, if you're serious about your sewing, this machine is a great addition to your sewing arsenal.",4 "Great serger for the money I have 3 sergers. I do a lot of sewing and alterations. I love this machine it's quite a work horse. I've had it for over a year and not had any problems with it. Would highly recomend this machine if you need a basic serger.",4 "Love it!!! I love my Brother 1034D!! I was so worried about having to thread it. It wasn't difficult at all. It came with an instruction manual, AND DVD's to help with everything. I was so surprised how easy it all made it. I highly recommend this Serger for beginners. I'd never even touched a Serger, and I figured it out. LOL It comes with two DVD's, one with ideas on different stitches you can do with your new Serger. It's awesome!",4 "Brother 1034D Received this yesterday and wife already is pleased with this product. We also have a 6 thread serger and she was never happy with it. Just too complicated and additional tweaks needed to be done on numerous ocasions.Opened the box, looked at the DVD and went to work. Excellent DVD. Walmart had this product on their shelves and then it was gone. Typical big box store, had it today, gone tomorrow. Not going to carry anymore. This unit had the best reviews of any of the sergers in this line. Amazon was great, with price a few dollars less and free shipping. Had to wait about a week, but now that we have it, very pleased.Thanks Amazon!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CBK1L/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title",4 "Don't waste your money This serger was purchased as a Christmas gift in December of 2011. By August, it need repairs that were not covered under the ""wonderful"" warranty. When I took it to a reputable repair shop, I was told that it would be $200 to repair it. He explained how the machine is made so cheaply that it will have something else go wrong with it again. The machine does not handle any fabric thicker than 3 layers of cotton. Good luck making garments or anything with any type of bulk. When I spoke with the Brother Customer Service, worthless by the way, I was told I was out of luck. The nearest ""certified"" repair shop is over two hours away and the timing was not covered under the 5 year warranty. Be sure to read the fine print.",0 "Brother 1034d 3/4 serger Great serger for a great price. Just like what most of the reviews on this machine,,, wonderful.I was very cautious, because of all the threading combinations. But, Brother did something that was so useful in having the machine prethreaded and ready to go. It took all the scariness away. The videos were very helpful, The book was also helpful.I was up and running in minutes. I have had the machine for three weeks now. I completely rethreaded several times with different colored threads, no problems.Just serging away... having fun.",4 "Impressed by the serger when arrived I was amazed at how nice this machine is. Heavier then my sewing machine and has a 5 year limited warranty which says a lot for the quality the manufacturer instilled in the serger. I watched a youtube video and the DVD that came with the serger, the Youtube videos were more helpful. Tying the old thread to the new thread helped me to learn to thread the machine. I did it wrong a couple of times but it wasn't hard to figure out. As soon as I threaded it I successfully used it on projects that were waiting for the serge stitch. I could not be happier with this purchase",4 "Perfect Serger! This is a wonderful serger for a beginner and beyond. I know many extremely talented people who have been sewing for many years and who have owned this and other (much higher end) sergers that told me about this serger and urged me to buy it. I would never buy something this cheap and expect it to hold up for more than a few months without the countless positive reviews I received before buying this.I have owned this for a month so far and used it about a dozen times. I have done a rolled hem and sewn knits and wovens. I have tried the 3 and 4 stitch. Everything I have done on it has turned out perfectly. There is definitely a learning curve if you are not used to a serger. Sergers are much faster than sewing machines. This serger is no louder than any other I have heard. It has suction cups on the bottom which keep it stable and dont let it 'walk' off the table while serging. It comes with 2 manuals and 2 dvd to show you how to operate and thread it, and also all the extra features that it does. The dvds are also on youtube for easy reference.I have heard about the horrors of threading sergers and was very nervous about it when I got it. I have re-threaded this machine quite a few times while changing threads and it is extremely easy. It has an easy to follow threading guide on the inside of the cover which is fool-proof. For the first time, the dvd and the manuals show clearly how to do it.This is the only serger in this price range that I would consider trying. There are other, more expensive sergers that I have heard great reviews on and that have extra features. However, this one has everything you actually need from a serger and anyone wanting to try a serger will be more than happy with this one.FYI - the serger came with a quick-order sheet to order new blades. The price on the sheet is significantly lower than any blades I was able to find online (I dont need new ones yet, I just wanted to know how much they were).",4 "Great serger,it makes me love sewing more It works without flaw. It even works great for rolled edge hem. I tried it on various material and it didn't fail at all. Love it!",4 "Amazing Serger with a Great Price! The Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger is a great serger for any seamstress. It was a little challenging to thread the first time around because it's my first serger. Once I got through the initial fear after opening the front panel it wasn't as hard to thread as I would had imagined. The instruction manual is written in detail and easy to understand. It works like a charm, and so far, with no issues at all. I love it!!",4 "Don't sew spandex without it I've been using my 1034D serger for several years now. For sewing stretch knits, it's indispensable. I spent a few months trying to get my ordinary sewing machine to do something reasonable with spandex--from using wash-away stabilizers to twin needles--and it was an exercise in frustration: missed stitches, inconsistently gathered seams, and tight seams whose thread broke on use.I finally ponied up for the 1034D, and I haven't looked back. (I mean, I still use the conventional machine for lots of things, of course, but not seaming spandex!) It produces gorgeous, stretchy, durable seams, and fast! It's also handy for making quick seams in wovens, but that's just icing; for spandex, there's really no other sane way to get the job done.For hems, you can use either a conventional machine's zig-zag (where skipped stitches are still a challenge for some fabrics), use the 1034D to make a blind hem, or (if you can tolerate the idea of yet another machine) get a coverhem machine -- I eventually ended up with a Janome 900CP. But if you had to choose one tool for working with stretch knits, it'd be a serger, and I heartily endorse my 1034D.",4 "Great for the money At first I bought a $500 dollar serger thinking that I'll spend the extra money and be happy with my new serger. I was told I didn't need to spend that kind on money on a serger. A $200 serger would do the job. I researched sergers in the $200 price range and found nothing but possitive comments about the Brother 1034 D. I'm happy with my 1034D and plan to spend the $300 I saved on a digital camera",3 "OH BROTHER! Serger 1034D Like some, I bought this serger based on many positive reviews. Having never used one before I had no idea what to expect.I approached the machine with timidity; afraid that I would mess it up or that I had just wasted money on something I would not be able to use.You have to understand that I was a (shhhh) Singer-user for a number of years, and although my dh says it's statistically impossible, I say that I tore out more stitches than I sewed in! (If anyone is looking for a machine with a self-minded tension, I have one. CHEAP.)All of those latent fears came back when, NOT ONE, but FOUR thread tensions stared back at me. I put the machine in a chair in a corner of my sewing room with a blanket tossed over it. Just to keep it safe. ;)However, several weeks later, I was ""forced"" into using it when a designer/friend asked me to help her out with some draperies for a client that were overdue. I took a deep breath, peeked under the blanket (darn, still there) and got out my box of scrap material. I decided it was Now or Never. I had to run through the video a few times and read and re-read the booklet. (BTW, If you've misplaced your DVD, Joannaglass has put the series on YouTube.) By trial and error I got the machine threaded right! I began serging my scraps. Then I looked for more scraps. lol. I became a believer, hallelujah!I was a serging maniac. I did such a good job on the draperies, my friend offered me a seamstress job. I won't say that that was due to the serger because I have been sewing for a few years, but my confidence is built up.So, ladies (and gentlemen), dust off those shiny new machines (dig it out of the closet, first) and allow yourself to learn an awesome technique that you will be proud of.P.S. For those of you still reading my 'short story'; I unthreaded the machine, once I got it right, and rethreaded, several times. The directions make so much sense. I got it now! My therapist can take the week off....Just One More Thing...Will consider delivering one FREE Singer, with self-adjusting tension, to anywhere in the world. :)",4 "great serger for the price I have been sewing for quite awhile now. I thought I needed very expensive machines when I first started out. I bought a top of the line Babylock in 1994 and it died this year (2006). It had been having problems and when I took it to the repair shop they would clean it up and say there wasn't anything wrong with it. All for $60 each time. I figured, by now, there's got to be something out there that is cheaper and would at least finish off my seams quickly, making my projects so much easier. I did some research and found that for what I needed the Brother 1034D was an excellent choice. My first sewing machine was a Brother and it's still going strong.I am pleasantly surprised at how much this machine can do. I'm sure at some point I'll experiment with all the features, but at this point I'm very happy with what it can do.I don't think it's all that noisy. Compared to my Babylock they are about the same. The thread catcher is way too small. I attached my old one to the machine, but that caused it to vibrate really bad. So after I'm done with a seam, I just swipe it into the trash can. The threading is easy once you get the hang of it. It's easier than my babylock. When I received the machine it was threaded, but the lower looper was messed up (probably in shipping) so I had to fix it. It probably took me about 5 minutes. Just follow the instructions (pictures are very helpful) and there shouldn't be a problem.I guess this is one time that you're getting more by paying less.",4 "A great Serger! A+++++ I cannot say enough of this Serger!! It is so easy to use and smart. I use it commercially and am amazed at how durable it is and how well it works! This machine is pure convenience and having a switch to control the cutting blade instead of manually lifting it is a major plus!",4 "Great Machine. Great Price. This serger works better than 2 Singer Commercial Grade machines we bought for double & triple the price. Within minutes right out of the box, we were able to use it with ease. Best price on Amazon, even more so with free shipping.",4 "Great serger Like most women, I to was afraid of a ""serger"". Recieved my new Brother serger Tuesday and got it out of the box...placed it on my sewing table and looked at it until today. But this machine is great, within just a few minutes, I practiced the sample stitch, re-threaded it, and with a few simple moves was able to do a rolled hem, just that easy. Within a few more minutes was making napkins for my table. I researched several sergers, price did catch my eye on this one..wanted something with ease of use, being a newbie, but I didn't want to spend a years salary. Just the little time that I have had this machine, I love it. The reviews on this page was my second reason for buying...all the information that I needed..thank you. For beginners or the experienced, this Brother serger is for you. Brother is the only brand I own, and I have put them through their paces and wouldn't have it any other way. Good quality, user friendly and the cost is great. Take these reviews to heart and buy this product with confidence. Enjoy.",4 "Good basic machine As someone who worked for a few years in a costume house, where I had access to industrial machines and never-ending cascades of fabrics and threads for all my personal projects, the absence of a serger in my home life has been devastating to my productivity. I knew I wanted a serger, but I had a very limited budget.The Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger is a great choice for an affordable, simple serger. The brand is a familiar one, and the 3/4 feature comes in handy. Fixing the tension is easy, and the adjustable thread holder arm on top is great for saving space. It has a lot of useful stitch features, the suction cups on the bottom keep it stable on my table, and it is relatively quiet (nice for apartment dwellers).I can't speak for people who haven't used a serger before, but I found changing threads on the machine to be easy and stress-free. The little numbers around the machine mean you know exactly where the thread goes next. It came with four different colored threads set up, so you can see which position makes what component in the stitch, and so you can follow them easily through the machine while learning rethreading. Actually, I liked the fun look of four colors and ended up using them on two or three projects until they ran out.If you are experienced with sergers and don't mind the four colors of thread you can be serging immediately. I think I was working on the machine within 15 minutes of opening the box. I haven't watched the tutorial yet, and haven't needed to.",3 "Great value! Although I've been sewing for many years, this is my first serger. This serger is a great value, especially with the extra feet and trim trap (a must!). I found the threading to be fairly easy, the operation smooth, and the stitch tension easy to adjust. I am so impressed with how professional my garments look when I am finished and am incredibly happy with this purchase! One note: The manual is not as thorough as I would have hoped. I would recommend two books--The New Sewing With a Serger, and The Complete Serger Handbook to augment where the manual is lacking.",4 "Beyond expectations for the cost: 4 years old now After quite a bit of research by us, I purchased this machine for my wife. She has been sewing for many years yet was slightly ""spooked"" about owning a serger. By using the supplied instructional DVD and learning about this machine before using it,she is thrilled with the results. It gets used almost daily and she has zero complaints about the operation and capabilities of this machine. She is able to ""fine tune"" the necessary operatives without stressing and states that for her (home) usage, this Brother does all it claims without error.She also says, ""It gives my work a 'professionally done look'...""If you are new to serging,save yourself a-lot of grief > Study up before using.Here's an update on March 29, 2011 - 4 years since original review. This machine has many hours on it now and performs as good as when it was new. An occasional oiling is the only attention it has received. Have not even broken a needle. Assuming there have been no shortcuts in production, this is a Great b Buy. period",4 "Wonderful machine I recieved the serger in less than a week, I am very pleased with it. I think I will be using the machine a lot along with my regular sewing machine. I was dreading changing the spools of threads as I had heard it can be quite difficult with some sergers. This machine is not difficult at all which was a big relief. I actually cheated and used the tying on of other thread spools and then pulling the threads through the machine, I only had the needles to thread.",4 "Why did I wait so long I was so intimidated but I should not have worried. I love it, it is so neat and compact and in my opion, quiet. I am using it on a card table so the cardboard maybe absorbing any extra noise. I practiced on scraps for a few days then tied on bigger spools to change the thread. That worked well and I had to remember to go slowly to catch the knots before they went through the eye of the needle. I was a little puzzled with threading the lower looper but after watching the video I was able to figure it out.My local fabric store sells sergers and after talking to the salesperson for a while and watching a few demonstrations, I picked up a lot. One thing that the store did, which I have also done, is place little labels with the names of the levers and dials and instructions for tension up/down etc. on them. This saves me a lot of time without having to keep looking through the book. It is good to try it first with the different colored threads, it really helps to see which dial may need tension adjustment.I wish the light was a little brighter and the scrap box was bigger, but I will probably place a lamp nearby and make something bigger to catch the scraps. I am looking forward to making knits this winter. I removed one needle and the stitch finger(very easy) to attempt blind hem sewing. I did not use the blind stitch attachment because when I tried that attachment, the blind stitch was a bit too long for my taste. I think I need to observe someone using this attachment to give me more confidence. I did hem up 4 pants over the weekend, just plain serging and hand hemming, and they look great.I also bought ""The Complete Serger Handbook"" and ""The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model "" which are very helpful because they are in color unlike the Brother manual. My Hemline Black Studio Collection Serger Tote Bag is on its way and I hope it fits. I has been 2 weeks and I am happy with this purchase, I hope it lasts for years.",4 "Oh my, this is a wonderful serger!!! I bought this serger after reading the reviews (I mean, really, what item is actually 4.5 stars out of 5?!). And I say, this item is definitely somewhere between a 4 and a 5. The threading instructions are almost fool-proof (I say, almost, because I thought the ""blue"" thread was threaded through something, but instead it's threaded against something, and threading the thread through causes the thread to break every seam), and it's so easy to thread. The one drawback is that the cutting knife isn't as strong as my other serger (which, is a pain to thread, so there's the trade-off) - I sewed into 1 straight pin and the knife broke. It would be nice if Brother would throw in a replacement knife, because things that break usually break at inopportune moments (4:30AM, in the middle of a seam)...",3 "Fantastic Machine! I took it out of the box and set it up. Read the instructions, so easy to thread! Started sewing immediately, and I have not had to adjust the tension once! I was using an old, old serger and spending more time adjusting tension than sewing, and after spazing out, we just ordered this one hoping it would be better. I LOVE it.I am not sure what that negative review was doing wrong, but if you don't thread the loopers in the correct order the threads break - which is true on any machine. I have not had this problem.I have had it for a couple of months now and a few projects, including a dress with 5 yards of material. This machine delivers! It is very simple to use, easy to thread, and fast.The only thing to know is the width of the stitches is not small, like on purchased clothing. Which is only important if you want to do fashion industry sewing.I think it is a great machine and I am very please with how easy it is to use and thread. It is a friendly machine!",4 "brother 1034d serger, great bargain, great machine! This is my very first serger and I was pleasantly surprised on how easy it was to thread! I was able to thread all four spools of thread the very first time I tried! I watched the helpful instruction video that came with the serger and was serging within one hour! this machine leaves beautiful stitches and it very user friendly! I highly recommend this serger, especially for first time users! you won't go wrong with brothers easily understood instructions and videos! I was able to make my project in half the time with my serger! I wish I bought this year's ago! it would have saved so much time! the brother 1034 d is a excellent product for a very affordable price! why pay more? everything you need is in this serger! I am a very happy customer!",4 "Brother 1034D Bravo I received my Brother 1034D yesterday and have had an excellent experience so far. I had a second hand serger a few years back that ended up in the trash. I was very reluctant to get another. The big challenge is treading the thing. The 1034 has solved that problem to my satisfaction and then some. I have completely rethreaded the thing with serger cones after exhausting the thread that came with the unit. I have tidied up some old projects this morning with no hitches. The cds and user guides are adequate. You can also seeBrother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Sergervideo on Youtube specifically demonstrating the 1034d. I give this unit five stars across the board. Excellent value and usability.I am male and the wrong side of 70.",4 "Excellent I got this item because I got tired of having the seam allowances of my garments look homemade. Honestly, it sat on my sewing table for a good 8 months because I was afraid of threading the machine! Now, I could kick myself because it is very easy to thread if you view the CDs that come with the machine and read the manual. You can also look at the vids on YouTube about how to thread. Probably for those new to serging, the lower looper threading might seem to be the hardest. Just remember to follow the blue lines on the machine carefully and bring the thread under the upper looper.I can't say enough about this machine!! I'm still learning things and it has added a new level of creativity to my sewing. This machine does not have a cover or chain stitch so if you're looking to do a lot of sewing with knits, this machine may not be as useful to you. But, if you need a basic serger, this is a great machine on which to start!",4 "Great! I have sewed my whole life and always wanted a serger. I have never used a serger before so I cannot compare it to any others. However I did love how it came threaded and ready to go and after watching the instructional video I made something that afternoon with it. Very easy to use. I love this machine.",4 "good and bad I don't remember when I started sewing, but I got my first cast iron White machine when I was 7. I do professional, custom work from Christening gowns to furniture and drapes. I had the old school fear of 'SERGER"" and had relied on my hard core Janome to over stitch my work. My sister in law talked me into the 'SERGER' a year or two ago, and this was my first.I can say that the machine is reliable. Aside from the shipping issue I experienced with it (my first arrived with foot lever broken off and had to be returned for replacement) it works very well every time I use it. I knew the limits of its scope when I purchased and I bought it because I was new to the genre and wanted something simple. If you are a home sewer or low key professional, this is a great machine for you.My only complaint is the threading system. I use very high quality thread because my garments are made to be heirloom and my home styles are meant to withstand years of machine washing. The stitches are consistent ONCE YOU GET IT THREADED. If you own this machine, you will know that step nine of the first thread asks you to catch a pulled out clamp, or reciprocal, then go to another hole. My machine requires six or eight tries to make this work, even on the lowest tension. Wrap, pull, poke,and thread the other 4, then find out it isnt caught on #9 and cut thread and start again. God forbid you change thread or break one because it will take half an hour to get this clamp to work.",3 "Love it! I have had the Brother 1034D serger for a few months now and I love it! I have used the 4-thread overlock and 3-thread overlock stitches, as well as the rolled hem feature. I have also played with the differential feed to get different finishing effect, like lettuce edging. The manual is very clear and helpful, setup was really simple, and the machine has run like a dream so far. It is a bit noisier than a regular sewing machine, but it also stitches much faster. It is perfect for sewing knits and activewear (like swimsuits and skating costumes), but also does a great job finishing edges and hems on all sorts of fabrics. Just be aware that this machine does not have the ability to form a coverstitch, in case that is one of the features you are looking for.All in all it is the perfect serger for a first time owner.",4 "Wonderful Wonderful. OMG as the youth would say. I am 71 and new to sewing so had ""concerns"" about getting a serger. Most happy with this machine. It works wonderfully. Suggestion: Follow the tip to tie new thread to the old to ""thread"" the machine. I let the original thread run out twice and it was an emotional experience getting it threaded. But when I followed the simple directions, all was fine. Great machine, certainly a good value.",4 "a well-rounded machine great for a beginner. easy-to-follow instructions for threading. took me a few tries to get the tension right but I think that's how it goes with sergers...obviously this machine doesn't do everything a top-of-the-line machine would but it also doesn't cost as much.",3 "Sew Daily I have been sewing for over 45 years and I love this machine. It is a very quiet running machine compared to a lot of them. It also has a perment threading color chart that is very helpful.I am very glad I purchased it.Happy sewing !!! - Mrs. Daily",4 "Great Investment After wanting a serger for a few years, but not wanting to make the investment, I took a serging class at a high end store. The serger we learned on was $1700 w/o any additional feet. The lower end serger for this brand was $500. I saw a review for the Brother Serger and researched it on-line. I made the purchase and have been very happy with this serger. It came with two DVD's which I found easy to understand. I've made a tent cover, a market bag and sergered seams! I am very happy with the Brother Serger!",4 "LOVE IT!!!! Well I just got this machine today and it literally took me ten minutes thread it for the first time and start sewing. I always wanted a serger but was afraid of them for some reason and now I have a feeling I will never live another day with out a serger!!! This machine is perfect for a first time sergerer.",4 "loveit I'd been wanting a serger for months. I was going to buy an expensive one, but then saw all of the great reviews that this one had, and thought for what I'll use it for, this sounds perfect. It comes w/ an instructional dvd , which worked on my MAC computer (has the latest OS), which totally surprised me! I threaded the machine the first time just reading through the manual. It was very easy. It's tricky figuring out the right tension, but I think that would be the case w/ any (not computerized) serger. The only issues I've had with it are that it's sort of loud while sewing, and the ruffle foot doesn't gather very tightly. I'm not sure I'll ever use it. (however, i could just be using it wrong, but i did follow the instructions in the manual.) Overall, I love this serger. I'm very happy with it. I'd buy it again in a heart beat. Oh yeah, you can buy thread at joann's for $1.99/spool. great deal!",4 "Serging makes my sewing life easier! As a Christmas gift, my mother gave me money to purchase a serger. I have been eyeing one for years, but always put it on the back burner. I did some research and for the money, Amazon had the best price (and always great customer service). I purchased this serger, and I had no idea how much I really wanted one until I started using it. I love it.This serger comes with awesome instructions and I was up and running in no time.",4 "Works great! I bought this serger for my wife's birthday and she loves it! She has had experience with sergers before and said she really likes the ease of use. She had a little trouble figuring out how to thread the machine, but after watching the video that comes with it she had no problems.",4 "Brothers 1034D I purchased this serger in May and loved it. It worked for 2 weeks, then stopped.It was still under warranty and Brothers authorized it to be fixed.It was impossible to get the parts for the motor and Brothers refused to doanything other than to try to track down the part.It sat in the shop for 6 weeks and during that time the warranty ran out.After no satisfaction with Brothers, I called Amazon.They were wonderful!!! They replaced the machine completely without any chargesto me and I will ship the old machine back free as well.I can't say enough about how great Amazon is to work with.I will continue to be a faithful customer of theirs.Barb",3 "Easy to thread and color coded. But tension need to learn more This is my first serger that I actually practice on it. I bought Gemsy 5 threads is a horrible machine. It very hard to thread. Don't buy Gemsy 5 threads machine. Buy Brother 4 threads machine and if you need to do things that the 5 threads machine can do. Then use your sewing machine (standard sewing machine or conventional). This Brother serger is easy to thread and color coded with all the extra feet. Great price. The only thing is tension. I have to learn more about tension. This serger it computerized somewhat. Every time I change the tension, it won't adjust right away. Then if I continue to sew for about 10 minutes then it adjust to what I set for. So be careful to test on the scraps after you change the tension. I wish Brother International company will fix this tension problem and make it better for easier to use. Brother and Amazon have an excellent customer service.",4 "Arrived broken; Brother does NOT stand behind their machine After doing a lot of research on this serger, I purchased one in June 2011 with the intention of giving it as a gift. It sat unopened in the original box (after all, who opens and uses someone else's gift?) until early December, when I learned that it wasn't needed as a gift. I opened it, watched the DVDs, read the manuals and a book on serging, and on 12/15/11 tried to use it.The loopers collided and wouldn't move. A phone call to Brother tech ""support"" resulted in my being told that the service warranty expired after 90 days from purchase, and that I would have to take it to the local authorized Brother service place. I was told that damage probably happened in shipping. I have the original box, which bears no evidence whatsoever of damage.I asked to speak to a supervisor, and was told that Cindy Horne would call me back. This was on 12/15/11. I have yet to receive a call from Ms. Horne.I had to spend $125 (62% of what I paid for the machine) and drive a total of 70 miles to/from the repair shop to have a brand new, straight-out-of-the-box machine repaired. The repair man said he had no explanation as to how the parts he had to adjust came to be out of alignment, and that one of them locked or screwed in position so that it could not shift or move unless deliberately manipulated from inside the machine. In other words, the shipping damage Brother's customer ""support"" tech tried to cite as the cause of the problem couldn't feasibly be the cause.I would have been mortified had I given this item as a gift, only to have the recipient have to spend $125 to get it fixed. I'm furious that I've had to pay to have a brand new item repaired, and that Brother's customer ""support"" can't even be bothered to honor the promise of a callback. I am also extremely disappointed in Brother, as it was a brand that I had trusted until this experience. I have had several Brother items (printers as well as sewing machines), and they performed like workhorses. However, they were older Brother items, not recent products. I suspect that as with so many other companies, Brother has decided to produce on the cheap, and once they have your money, no one could possibly care less whether or not the product performs--even straight out of the box.My advice is this: If you buy a Brother item (which I can no longer in good conscience recommend anyone do), do not take it for granted that it will work. Do not buy in advance of a birthday/holiday/whatever, and do not expect Brother ""support"" to be of any help at all.",0 "A very good choice I gave the 1034D Serger 5 stars because it's everything I wanted and more, I especially like the fact that I can use regular sewing machine thread, that's great !! It's also easy to thread, I thought at first it would be difficult, but it's not at all.",4 "This machine is wonderful! I was so intimidated when I received this, I let it sit for a whole weekend before I tried it. I didn't need to be worried. It is easy to operate and I am thrilled with the two "infinity dresses" I made. These infinity dresses were made without a pattern, and I am just a beginner at sewing. The four thread stitch still allows plenty of stretch to my spandex fabrics and made these two dresses total successes.I was really worried about threading the machine. The good news is there are lots of good instructional videos on YouTube. (The videos that come with the machine are old, out-dated, and only run on Windows computers. They are worth a quick look, but the YouTube videos are much better.) Even better, it comes with four reels of thread already in place. This was enough to make both dresses. The best tip: when you almost run out of one thread, tie a new thread onto the end and let it run right through the machine. Works right up until you get to the two needles. The other two threads have no needle eyes or problems.If you are a beginner, like me, I think this machine will help you with those stretchy fabrics.",4 "Love my Brother 1034D serger Absolutely love it. It was an upgrade for me from a White serger of 1987. It is much, much easier to thread, and the knife can be moved without having to take it apart - there are a couple extra feet for it, the adjustments are easy to make, almost as easy as a sewing machine - the industry has definitely come a long way and this is a delightful improvement - and the price was quite agreeable as well.I chose to get it from Amazon because of their stand by the buyer policy in making sure the purchase went well, you got what it was you ordered, and that you are happy with it.",4 "Awesome! Got this in the mail and to be honest, I was a little intimidated to thread the thing. I took it out of the box and read the directions and had it threaded in no time at all! Sews nicely, too!",4 "brother serger received my serger and two things were broken haven't heard back from brother co.weither they will be replace yetleft hanging what do do?",3 "Truly great OMG, this machine has completely changed my life. I can do everything faster and better. I heard it was tricky to thread but had no trouble at all, especially after watching a couple of tutorial videos on YT. Also, learning how to tie on thread so you don't have to rethread all the time has helped. I do with the DVD was watchable on a Mac....and the Brother videos I found on YT seem a bit dated. But, SO glad I purchased it!",4 "Brother This is so easy to use, and I learned to thread in about 1 hour. It delivers a professional look to my garments. Besides the video they give you you can go on You Tube for instructions from other happy users. There is so much more to learn what this does, but in my class I'm just serging seams right now. Great price for a very good product. I only wish it would self-thread.",3 "Happy I made this purchase! I am new to serging, I wish I would have taken the plunge years ago, cost seemed to always be an issue! I read reviews and decided to dive in a few moths ago! I am been soo glad! This machine has completely changed sewing for me! Give this beauty a chance!",4 "Great price for this machine I am very pleased with the brother 1034D. I have never used a serger before so it will take me a little while to get used to it..I am not a big time sew person, so this will fit into my sewing program perfectly for the small projects that I want to do. Sure beats hand hemming the edges!! Your price was much better than several different stores that were offering this same machine as a holiday special.. Thanks you so much.",4 "Good deal for the price I saw this item on one of the home shopping channels. Luckily I checked on Amazon.com and I saved money by doing so including not having to pay shipping on the item. I am new to serging but the features this carries are great.",4 "Love it! This is my first serger and I love it. I am just learning what all it can do. It really has not been hard to learn.",4 "It was a gift Bought this for my sister for Christmas. She is slow to try it out but, I bought one earlier in the year. For a low price machine, it does all basic serging without challenge.",4 "Good machine but terrible instructions! I love having a serger! This is my first experience with one, so I'm still in a learning curve. There are a couple of things that stopped me from giving it a higher rating: First, the instructions provided aren't very good. They provide a DVD that is not at all helpful because the narrator blocks the view and it is in small screen mode and can't be made bigger. I had to search on youtube to find good instructions. It is pretty hard to figure out how to thread the loopers if you've never used one before! (I did call Brother, but the Customer Service Rep didn't help at all!) Second, it is pretty noisy! All in all it's a good machine for the money.",3 "Great Serger I have been sewing since I was a kid (now 78 years young) but had never used or owned a serger. What a great machine. Wish one would have been in my sewing room all those years I made knit and other clothes for my three kids. This machine sews great, instructions are very easy to follow for threading, and the price is fantastic. The two videos that came with the machine are a big help. Can't wait to come up with items to serge on my machine.",4 "So easy to use I picked this one after hearing how many problems people were having with their Singer Sergers. It comes pre-threaded with different colored string to easily show you how to thread it. There is also a dvd that shows how to do it, but I just followed the threads and was able to thread it on my first try in under 30 minutes. It works really well too. The only thing bad is the little trimming tray is hard to attach and too small. It has yet to yam on me or break thread since I re-threaded it.",4 "Better than expected! Wonderful serger! Easy to set up, very easy threading, and fantastic price! I did have to return one unit to Amazon in exchange for another unit (the presser foot lever broke on first use.) Instant reship. Love it.",4 "Do lots of sewing for charity - first serger and it's easy to thread and use. Do lots of sewing for charity and it has been fun using - looked up serger on-line and found this serger to be easy to thread and use - came with instructions easy to follow.",4 "Love it! This serger is easy to thread and use and comes with optional feet (blind and gathering). It also uses regular thread and needles. i'm new to sewing/serging and appreciate the ease of having both machines for hemming, etc. The only con is that the instructional discs are CDs, not DVDs. I would buy this serger again!",4 "Great for a first timer Shipped in record time. Arrived THREADED! I immediately broke something (user error) but was able to fix it in 5 minutes after looking it up in the manual's table of contents. No idea how involved I'll get with this but, straight out of the box I am serging with ease.",4 "My Brother 1034D Serger I like all that it does and the ease in threading it. This is my 4th serger and this is a great step up from the others I have owned. I like the differential feed feature.",4 "LOVE IT I bought this when I started making my diaper stash. It plowed throw thick heavy soakers and thin flannel wipes perfectly. Seems any serger takes some tweaking for settings, but this has nice color coding on the machine and in the books for trouble shooting. I sewed for years without one and now I can't believe how much I use it. Sometimes sewing shirts and dresses I only use my regular machine for top stitching and this for everything else!",4 "Perfect Serger For my Sewing Needs! Seriously, I don't understand why some have problems about this serger. I have never used a serger in my life until I got this but it was ver easy to figure out. The threading part? Just read the manual! I don't have any issues with my serger so far. I'm a happy buyer :)",4 "Awesome serger Good quality very very good quality serger. Does the job perfectly! I love it. The most useful buy for $200! Exterior feels solid and sturdy. Stitches are perfect!",4 "Easiest ever Love this serger. Easy to thread, easy to operate, beautiul results. I recommend it! The DVDs that it came with are uber helpful, clear and easy to follow. Plenty of helpful hints on-line for projects and assistance. Thank you!",4 "Even Better Than I Expected After researching the oodles of serger options out there, reading lots of reviews and test-driving some high end models at my local sewing machine shop, I chose the Brother 1034D as a ""starter"" serger.I was able to use it right out of the box, and with a little help of a variety of awesome YouTube videos (which I found much more useful than the ""in box"" vids), I've been been able to use all the features I've wanted to try so far. In the month I've had it, I've used it for so many projects that it's already paid for itself.It's an excellent machine for someone that just wants to serge and I will definitely choose Brother again when I upgrade for the coveted coverstitch!",4 "Love it! I cannot say enough good things about this serger. I am fairly new to sewing (started 6mo ago) but have since made it a profession, making and selling kids clothing on etsy. I have only owned one sewing machine and was quite intimidated at the thought of getting a serger...they just look so complicated! NOT THIS ONE...it shows you everything. I was using my serger in a half hour...trying out all the new techniques and mastering most of them the first week! Now my handmade clothing looks so professionally finished and neat, and it really cuts the time it takes for me to make them, nearly in half! SweetCheeks4You.etsy.com",4 "Great value! WOW so impressed by this serger, especially for the price.It is easy to thread (once you get the hang of it), and totally functional. Includes a little cup for the scraps, and tons of serging options. Easy, color coded threading inside too.I have had mine for about a year, and it is getting a bit squeaky. (I probably need to get it oiled). BUT i do use it all day, everyday (my job).Totally great value. Love it!PS- i purchased a singer serger, and i prefer this one 100x more.",4 "So Great ... I may be tempted into buying another one! Bravo Amazon once again for your prompt delivery of this item. After unpacking and testing the serger, my initial impression is very favorable. This is by no means my first experience with sergers, industrial or otherwise. It is however the third home overlock machine that I own. It's the first one I've owned that has the knife blade mechanism cutting from beside and underneath the sewing plate rather from beside and above. I also welcomed the abundant accessories that came with the unit, including the two additional feet, the 2 pairs of extra needles sizes 12 and 14, the informative cd and dvd ... etc.Threading the unit is super easy compared to my previous experience with sergers. I would have wished that the machine motor could run a bit faster. (I'm a bit spoiled by the industrial units that I've used in the past.) The motor noise is fairly low. The built-in light is okay but I plan to add a task light to my serging table anyway. If this unit continues to perform well ... I may very well be tempted to buy another one and store my other sergers as backups.",4 "Great Machine I bought this machine because I have had really good luck with Brother products and the reviews given. I am so happy it came with a DVD for the computer that has videos explaining how to use it. I haven't had a serger in many many years and the one I did was a pain to thread. This machine came pre-threaded with colored thread. Thank goodness I watched the video first as it covered threading it - so simple when you tie new thread to old thread and just pull through. I am very happy with this purchase.",4 "Excellent Product I'm new to sewing and serging. I was a little concerned that I would not be able to use the serger, but I haven't had any problems. I'm taking a sewing class and the serger in class is very difficult to thread. This Brother serger comes already threaded, but when I changed thread, it was fairly easy. Once I got the hang of it, it's become routine now.",4 "Great for the price love it! It is my first serger, and i love how simple it is to use, and inexpensive. I am yet to test different kinds of fabric, but it worked well on my denim and viscose. Happy with my choice.",4 "Great First Timer Machine for the Price I love this serger. It is super simple, the directions, including the threading instructions, are clear, concise and easy to follow. It took me all of 15 minutes to read and implement. Its only quirk is the noise...sometimes it is rather loud, but that could be due to my error feeding the fabric. :oIn any event, the machine works like a charm and is perfect for the new sewer who wants to give their skills a boost and their projects some professional flair. It is also great for regular or frequent use since it feels solid and serges easily.",3 "Watch video Love it. I watched the video first and would recommend that to anyone who hasn't used one before. My thread was wrapped around itself, and snapped before I got a chance to make a chain, but luckily, the directions for threading were really easy to read with pictures on the machine. The manual is terrible but videos and diagram on the inside of the machine is super easy to follow.",4 "Great little machine I had a Baby Lock which I bought used. It was so hard to use I had to keep taking it in to have it rethreaded. I decided to finally buy a new one and I'm so happy with this purchase. It is easy to use and sews great. I'm glad I bought it.",4 "Great purchase First of all I was impressed on the promptness of which received my serger. The cd was very helpful on how easy it is to thread the serger compared to my older more expensive serger. This a little work horse.I would highly recommend this one for a beginner.",4 "I am in love! I needed a serger for home use as I am making and also repairing our clothes. So far it has been over 2 months that I have had it and it performs great. Easy to thread, easy to use. Only issue I had and it was my fault was that I attempted to sew a very heavy fabric in layers and it broke my needle. Overall I recommend it and although its not as heavy duty as my industrial ones it's pretty good quality for the price",4 "Newbie likes this I've never used a serger before. I looked it over and then watched the videos. I was able to make 3 scarves (serged on all 4 sides) in about 2 hours. I'm very happy with this serger.",4 "Love this serger This serger is marvelous. I was worried that it would be hard to thread the needle, because it is sometimes hard to see the eye. That wasn't the case. It was very easy to thread and operate. I have had a Singer for years and when it tore up I decided to try a Brother. It is much superior to the one I had before.",4 "My first serger! I've been sewing for a while, but never used a serger before now. I really like the finished look it gives my projects and it's really easy to use. Learning to thread the thing took close examination but once I got it, it's been pretty smooth sailing. I'd recommend getting larger spools of thread so that you can keep working on your projects without having to stop and re-thread often. Keeping it clean is a good idea. The videos that came with it were pretty useful. I only had to watch the videos for the basics. Once you get more comfortable with the machine, you can revisit the videos for more tips.",4 "Amazed and happy!! I've never had a serger but I used my mom's a few ocassions. I just got mine, and it is surprisingly easy to use. Very easy to thread and set up. We made a blanket with sleeves in less than an hour, my daughter has never sewn before and she used it with no trouble at all. We are very happy with our purchase.",4 "Great Machine I absolutely love this serger. I am a beginner sewer and had never used a serger before. The threading was not as hard as I thought it was going to be. I just followed the instructions in the manual. The color coding makes it easier to thread.",4 "best serger ever brother serger 1034D is by far the best machine i have ever owned - so easy to thread which is a huge plus - beautiful seams - i would recommend this to everyone!",4 "Love it After using it I realized it's probably better to have one color thread for all 4 threadders, hard to thread but once it is, works great. If you do us different colored thread for each threadder, it does make the fabric very colorful.",4 "Brother Serger is great I researched different sergers when I decided to finally purchase one and chose the Brother mainly because of the price and what it could do. The serger came with additional feet that I didn't know about and the instruction videos were great. I have now used my serger to make my first pair of slacks and couldn't believe how fast I was able to complete the project using this serger.",4 "I've been waiting for you... Been dreaming of a serger for years. Found this one at a great price and could not be more thrilled. I've used it on a variety of different weight fabrics; works just as well on thicker fabric as on sheers. Instruction charts and manual are very helpful, clearly written and well laid-out. Easy to thread, runs like a dream.",4 "Second Machine This is my second serger. 3 years ago when I received my serger it was threaded correctly and I started useing it immediately. This machine came with the thread tangled and knotted. I could not get it to thread properly and working. I took it to a Brothers dealer and had it checked out. It was just missed threaded, but if the machine was not threaded right when it was at the factory shouldn't the inspector had noticed the problem and fixed it? When running the first machine it sounds like a quality running machine but this machine sounds tinney when it is running. I have only had it for 2 months so I hope it works as well as the other machine. I use both machine all the time.",2 "serger nice serger, love it and good price and I have sold you two more to my friends after they saw mine.",4 "brother is a great brand i have a brother sewing maching and i love this sewing machine alot so i wanted to buy the brother thread serger also and it was the perfect choice",4 "Serging away I cannot stress how this serger has helped with my sewing creations. It is easy to use, dependable and compact. I would highly recommend this product to sewers everywhere.",4 "Difficult Machine in Every Way I am a long-time sewer and have previously owned a Bernette serger, made by Juki, from the 90's. I sewed hundreds of hours, everything from upholstery to lingerie, on that serger and wore it out. A few years ago I purchased this machine, after reading so many positive reviews. My experience, in comparison to what I had been accustomed to with my Bernette, is that this machine is difficult in almost every way. It runs like a tractor, its tension is often in need of adjustment, threading can be a nightmare, it tends to ""chew-up"" light fabrics and I find that I rarely use it. I've gone back to zig-zagging most of my seams and will buy something else as soon as I can. If you are planning on purchasing a serger and are an entry-level purchaser, I would recommend a basic Babylock or Juki. If you are buying a second machine, as I did, I recommend that you save up for a machine that you can enjoy. It might be more money up front, but I've discovered the hard way that you do get what you pay for in a serger. The bottom line is that I wouldn't recommend this serger to anybody.",0 "Love, Love, Love It!! Fabulous machine! Super quick learning curve -- easy to thread (color coded) and so easy to sew with. Everything I make now looks so professional! How did I ever get by without it! I must admit, I was a little scared to buy a serger with all the comments about how hard they are to thread, let alone use, but it's not true with this machine. I would recommend it highly. My friend looks at her Singer ""Baby Lock"" machine with total disdain now... She wants a Brother like mine!",4 "Never used a serger before I have never used a serger before and was really nervous when I purchased this serger. The demo cd that came with it was very helpful and I was able to thread the serger with no problems. The serger works great for me - yet I have just been using it for the basic projects. If you are looking for an easy to use serger for your basic projects, than this is the serger for you!",4 "Wonderful Serger! This is a wonderful serger, especially being so inexpensive. It is SO easy to thread, and I love that I can adjust the stitch length and width. I haven't played too much with it, but I am using it a lot, (I make gymnastics suits) and its been great.",4 "Very easy to use. Love it. Although I have been sewing since I was a young child, I had never owned or used a serger before. I finally decided to add one to my craft/sewing room, and chose this Brother model because I love my Brother sewing machine, and the Amazon reviews looked good.Oh my goodness, I pulled this out of the box and it looked quite daunting. I set up the machine, and read the book to the point of a practice run. Lo and behold, the machine was jammed. The wheel wouldn't turn. I called Brother so that if the machine broke while I was trying to fix it, I hadn't done anything that they did not specifically tell me to do. Brother told me to turn the wheel counter clockwise to try and break it free. Fifteen seconds later, the machine was working, and I had my test run. Awesome!I finished the book and watched the CD. The CD contains great instruction for all the different stitches, and is very easy to understand. I will give you this recommendation up front as it comes in the middle or toward the end of the CD somewhere. Watch the CD by your serger. Have practice material handy. Have some 4x6 cards or sometthing and take notes of the settings and instructions that are given on the CD, pause the CD and practice the stitch and then file the practice stitch with the notes that you took. I wish I had this reference, but I am going to have to watch the CD again to create this. Otherwise, you will have to watch a portion of one of the CDs again to get the instructions. It's a little disruptive if you are in the middle of sewing.I had read reviews of other brands of sergers and the nightmare of threading them. People spending four hours to try and figure out how to thread them. I was a little fearful of this machine. After watching the CD, I was relieved that I really would never have to thread it again since you can just tie new thread to the already threaded looper. Well, I wasn't paying attention and the upper looper (#3) ran out of thread. I easily rethreaded this in a matter of moments, but in doing so, the lower looper (#4) came unthreaded. Uh oh. I read the book and easily got it threaded up to where it goes into the looper. The book seemed to show a bunch of dashes, which made no sense. I turned the page and the book clearly explained the last steps. Awesome. Had the lower looper threaded in less that 60 seconds. Bwahaha. I am now fearless with this machine. It is easy to use and the CDs are great references. I have only had my machine for about 3 weeks, but I have used it every day and just love it. It's a great price too! I recommend this for anyone looking for a 3/4 serger. Don't get tricked into buying a more expensive machine by people calling it a 'beginner' serger. Silliness. I sew daily, and have for 30 years. This is a 3-4 serger. A 3-4 serger will do almost anything you need it to do unless there is something special that you sew regularly that requires a chain stitch or a coverstitch, although I can't for the life of me figure out what that might be. If you add the 2 thread and the 5 thread option, you will spend a whole lot of money for a coverstitch, jet stream threading and and a chain stitch. After alot of research, my assessment was that I might make up a few projects to use the extra stitches if I had them, but that it was a whole lotta money for something I didn't need in order to make clothes or dolls or doll clothes or quilts. A bunch of money for novelty. This is a great machine with alot of functionality. It is a real time saver for finishing seams, raw edges, rolled hems, pin tucks, blind hems, etc. Awesome!",4 "What a deal! Trusting the Brother Co, I bought this serger shortly after I purchased a Brother sewing machine after searching on Amazon.com. I was right in the middle of a sewing project when my old machines quit working . Nice quick delivery date. I am so glad I bought this 1034D serger. It was easy to follow the directions and set it up. The lower looper thread was a snap to use. Thank you, my old serger was a bear threading the upper and lower loopers. The stitches are perfect. No need to sew a straight stitch after serging. Nice and tight stitches. The light is brighter. The bed extension is perfect. I am happy. What a good buy.",4 "Great little workhorse! I was a little wary at first in purchasing an ""inexpensive"" serger, especially after everyone had warned me not to buy a serger that wasn't self-threading. Boy, am I glad I didn't listen to them!! This is a FANTASTIC machine! In the last three months it worked really hard sewing close to a hundred costumes for a high school musical -- trust me, that was A LOT of sewing in a short amount of time! This serger didn't quit, except for about a day when I ran over a forgotten pin and the serger knife broke. Totally not the machine's fault, and it was super-easy to replace. I also had to re-thread the machine, and it literally took less than 5 minutes. The directions are easy enough for a novice (which I am) to follow, and tells you exactly how to do all of the stitches: rolled hems, ruffles, etc. I even boxed it up and moved it around and it just kept going and going.This machine has made me want to pick up sewing seriously again, and I am now in the market to replace my basic sewing machine (you do still need both!). If the quality of their regular machines are anything like the Brother 1034-D Serger, I am seriously considering replacing my ancient machine with a Brother sewing machine.I can honestly say that if someone has told you not to purchase a serger for less than $500, you should prove them wrong and buy this little guy! He will not let you down!",4 "I had serger phobia! I was scared to death to try a serger but had started quilting and needed one to serge raw edges before washing fabric. The reviews for this one were so positive, so I thought what the heck, I'll try it. It is so simple and the directions are so easy to follow. I messed up the thread right off the bat--the thread that comes with the machine isn't the best so I would recommend rethreading it first. After that it has been easy. I would definitely recommend this to a beginner as an inexpensive way to get your feet wet!! I have a lot to learn! Not to mention the price being very reasonable.",4 "Great Machine I purchased this serger for my wife who is learning sewing. Even I a male was able to serge right out-of-the-box with it being pre-threaded (without reading the manual of course, that comes later). Re-threading on one of the lower needles is a little tricky but that is most likely the case in all sergers. The videos that come with the machine are all meant to be viewed on your computer and not on your DVD/TV. My wife has made a dress, skirt, and pants with it so far and it operates wonderfully. For the price I would say it is a good buy. You will not be disappointed.",4 "I give Brother 1034D Serger 5 stars I have been looking for a dependable serger at a price I could afford for some time to replace an old one, and have spent a lot of time doing online research. This model seemed to have better online reviews than other brands so I ordered one from Amazon. This serger can't be beat for the price (and Amazon has the best price), it out-sews my new Singer Commercial Grade serger like nobody's business. The motor is quieter and the machine has a precision feel and sound like a high quality sewing machine - sergers are notoriously noisy but this one isn't. It doesn't vibrate and shake even at full speed - I had to keep a rubber mat under my old one to keep it from becoming airborne (LOL). The tension is consistent and easy to adjust for different fabrics and stitch widths. It takes a little extra time to change it over to rolled hem and back by removing/replacing the stitch finger, but is still very easy to do if you read the instructions. I will seldom have a need for it anyway so it isn't an issue with me - the narrowest overedge setting will serve my purpose. It easily converts to free-arm by sliding off the side plate, a feature usually found only on higher-priced models. You can do decorative flatlock with the 3-thread setting, you don't have to buy an expensive 2-3-4 thread model to get that capability. It has a couple of instructional CDs in addition to the book, which would be very helpful to beginners. If you are a beginner, just take time to go through the book page by page until you understand what it does and what each stitch is supposed to look like and don't be afraid to practice each one. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and highly recommend it for anyone just starting out and experienced seamstresses too. It was also recommended to me by a friend who's had hers for several years - she sews full time without any problems from her 1034D and calls it her workhorse. It's a mechanical model so you don't have to worry about expensive computer repairs. Don't let the price scare you off thinking it's cheap quality - I've had three higher-priced models and this is by far my favorite - high price doesn't always insure quality performance.",4 "Disappointed, after 2 machines. I had this machine on my Christmas list, and finally was able to afford it about 4 weeks ago. I got it in the mail, and like all the reviews say, it comes threaded and set up to use. It was great. I made a shirt the first night I had it out. I made a skirt the next day, with a nice lettuce edge. I edged two large pieces of tulle with a napkin hem. Great - beyond some weird thread breaking issues on the lower looper. I know how to thread this machine inside and out now.But - and here's the kicker. The very next time I went to use it (for a Mother's Day gift no less), something was wrong. It wouldn't cut anymore. Looked like the knife possibly broke, and the knife lever didn't work. I called Brother - they referred me to a local repair shop. After researching said local repair shop, it appeared to be very shady - and my sweet serger didn't deserve that. Plus - it was a new machine! I shouldn't have to take it in on week 2 of ownership. Not my problem - I have little kids at home and driving a 2 hour round trip to take a new broken machine in is ridiculous to consider! At least the Brother rep was somewhat apologetic. Sort of. I returned it to Amazon as defective. I cried over it too..Round 2 -I replaced my first machine with the same model, and pledged to myself that this was it - if this one breaks, that's it. Two ""lemons"" in a row, and I'm done with this brand. Well, the machine came, and I opened the box. The thread had all bounced off the bobbins - bad sign that it was juggled a bit in shipping. I set it up to run, rethreaded it (not too bad, by the way - the lowerlooper is the tricky part), and got to work. And it squealed like a pig. Seriously! There was no purr, it howled in pain when I ran it. The access door on the front would barely open too. Seriously? What are the odds??? My decision was instantaneous - either take it to the hole in the wall repair shop or return it - I returned it the next day. I killed 2 machines in 3 weeks.Moral of the story? Buy a cheap serger, expect it to act like a cheap serger. Some people (most it appears) are lucky, and don't have this experience. Not me. I've since test driven better quality machines, and I know what to look for now. I'm saving for a more expensive, reliable, non-Brother machine. Sorry, the bad experience ruined me. If a sketchy repair shop is all you can offer me, I'm going to look elsewhere.Other moral? Before you buy an expensive machine like a serger, with lots of mechanical parts, buy it locally and from a reputable dealer. Most (if not all) local shops offer warranty work and their own protections for your machine if something goes wrong. When you buy online, you have to send to the service hub in your area, as Brother doesn't offer any other option for internet purchases. Also, most shops over an upgrade policy - turn your machine in within a time period towards a better machine. A great deal if you ask me.Just something to consider, if you are going to use the serger more that a few times a year.",0 "first serger ive owned i'll keep this short since there are a ton of really looong reviews about how great this is and all its features (i read a lot of them myself before purchasing this one) and they're all true. Im just now starting out with my first serger and i can honestly say i absolutely LOVE it. and wish i would have done this sooner. its true at first they can seem a little daunting, but when you use one for the first time youll wonder how you ever got along without one and see your creations go from amateur to professional looking just like that. i love love love my new serger. no regrets :D",4 "this is the little engine that could This is my second Brother serger machine. The first one was purchased in Woolworth's!!!! at least 20 years ago. And it was still working but I wanted an upgrade and this machine rocks. It came right out of the box and started sewing. This is not a professional machine, but it is a work horse and I use it for everything.",4 "Haven't used a serger since the 7th grade My husband got this serger for my birthday. I must admit that sergers intimidate me. I'm not a professional seamstress but do okay when it comes to making the simpler things. I will say that this particular model does come with an instructional dvd for a different serger. I watched it anyway and the instrustions were perfectly fine for this one. I found the serge easy to thread as it has detailed instructions in the manual and pictures on the serger itself. I LOVE this serger. I would recommend this model to anyone looking for a serger.",4 "best 200 bucks ever!! love this machine. it is so easy to start using and not complicated to thread. i watched the threading video and i made my first pair of pants. i did manage to break 2 needles when i got snagged with too much fabric...prolly my fault...but buy extra universal needles. GREAT product..so easy!!",4 "Great I got this as a Christmas present for my wife last year to replace her Bernette Serger. She loves this new Brother Serger. She recommends it highly. Delivery was also timely. Amazon rocks.",4 "Almost perfect! I love how easy it is to thread and how well it is working so far. I have never had a serger but have always wanted one. I have signed up for a class just to make sure I get it right, but the instructions were simple and the video was very helpful. The only things I would change are very small: 1) provide an attached holder of some sort for the extra feet and tools that came with it. A zip lock baggie (listed as if it's some great extra) is just not my idea of helpful. 2) on the video of the specialty stitches, make it so I can choose the stitch from a menu and view the video of just that - same for the instructions. that way I don't have to view the entire video of to get help. I have been playing with it and plan to start to really use it next week!",4 "Good for basic Serging I read reviews (which were mostly 5 stars) and decided to buy this to replace my mom's old bernette by bernina serger (which I gave back to her - very nice machine, but the tension dials made it impossible for me to thread as a beginner). For basic edge finishing of 'normal' (easy to sew) fabrics, it works just fine. Everything else I've tried looks not so good. I AM A BEGINNER at serging - I have used one for about 5 or so years, but never bothered to learn more to do on them than sew the most basic stitch...so the problems I've had could be me.I LOVE IT FOR BASIC GARMENT EDGE FINISHING because it's so EASY TO THREAD (which is the main reason I bought it), but I CANNOT DO ROLLED HEM OR NARROW HEM properly, no matter how much I fidget with the tensions (and follow directions in one of the two books provided)- the upper looper thread is VERY LOOPY, but not in the place it gets loopy when the tension's off.Lastly, when I try to go faster, the clicking-ish noise it makes GETS LOUDER the FASTER I GO. (I usually don't go fast because I'm afraid something might break.)",3 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger Finally I got it, I love this serger. I grew up using the old fashion sergers with complex threading processes, so this one is so easy to string and use and now it completes my list for all my sewing needs. I hated how much time it took with just my regular sewing machine to finish garments. Maybe I'm picky but I like the inside of my garments to look as good as the outside. Very happy with this product.",4 "love it I really liked my serger. It's so comfortable and easy to use unlike the industrial ones. It's small and it does the job perfectly :)",4 "Great Machine! if you are looking for a great easy to learn serger....this is the machine- save time and make your items look store bought! Brother machines are the best!",4 "So easy to use! I bought this machine to replace an older serger that broke. I found it EXTREMELY easy to thread and set the tension. With my old machine, I could count on spending one-two hours just to get the tension right to do rolled hems. With this machine, I was threaded and ready to go in less than 15 minutes and the finished product was vastly superior to my old machine. I don't regret this purchase at all. The price was right and delivery from Amazon was quick.",4 "Broke within the first week I was loving this machine till it BROKE!!! This is my first serger and I found it very easy to use. Watched the videos and referenced the books and I was off and sewing. Then tragedy struck, I was sewing a purse made of wool and when I came to a thicker seam instead of stopping the whole arm that runs the needle bent sideways. There was no way to fix it. Luckily amazon took it back and refunded my money without any problems. After thinking about it for a few weeks I decided this must have been a fluke and I'm going to try it again, so I have ordered another of the same -- wish me luck!",2 "Boy Have Sergers Come a Long Way I have been using an old (20 yr) serger but decided to treat myself to a new one when it came time to get it adjusted yet again this year. For slightly less than two years charges of adjustments I have gotten a machine that is far above what sergers used to do.Last weekend I made a set of draperies and bed skirts using both a heavy fabric and a light-weight one. The Brother serger went from one to the other and back again without adjustment and looked wonderful in both cases. My suggestion is if you are using an older serger, treat yourself to the new features like lay-in threading and easy to thread lower loopers that were plagues of the older sergers. If you are looking for a first serger this one will fill the bill. I like it so well I went out and bought me a new Brother 6100 Sewing Machine to go with it.",3 "Lots of Sewing Fun I've been sewing on a regular machine for years and just finally became brave enough to try a serger. It was one of the best purchases I've ever made!! This machine comes with very clear instructions, 2 great cd roms, and color coded labels that make trheading it a snap. I strongly recomment the product, especially for new serger users. All the help you need to get started is in the box--including a handy troubleshooting guide with lots of photos. The price is excellent as well.",4 "WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG? I have been sewing for years....and I can't believe I waited so long to get a serger! It has made sewing so much more of a pleasure. I can work with delicate fabrics now without any worries. This serger is the best for the money! It serges the most delicate of fabrics like a professional. If you are looking for a good little ""workhorse"" serger without spending tons of money this is the one for you. I love it!",4 "Sergers are time-savers This serger replaces one lost in Hurricane Katrina. It is not the most expensive one you can buy, but it definately has most of the features of the high end sergers (well it isn't self-threading) and works smoothly and easily. The cutter works well, and the attachable container that catches the cut edges is in a good position - in front - so that edges do not fall to the floor. It detaches for emptying with ease.The price made it a real bargain, and free shipping made it even better. I would recommend it to anyone who sews - especially with handwoven fabric. Its features are really time-savers.",3 "Excellent machine for the price I was skeptical about this machine because of how affordable it was but because of the other good reviews, I purchased it. I've been very happy with it. It was already threaded when I got it out of the box. I was sewing great-looking overcast seams in about 20 min. I quickly read over the instruction manual, mostly about tension adjustments, and after a few adjustments with the tension was off and running. I couldn't believe how great the stitch looked. I do have prior experience with sewing but have never used a serger; I haven't even viewed the instructional CD, yet. It is kind of loud and when ya get going at a good rate, the machine vibrates a bit, but that does not detract from how great it sews. Don't hesitate to consider purchasing this if you are looking for an inexpensive machine to primarily do overcast stitching with. I'm so happy with my purchase.",3 "a satisfied cusomer I AM ALMOST 79 YEARS OLD SO I FELT I WOULD NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE SERGER SINCE I HAVE TIMES I AM NOT ABLE TO SEW. BUT I WANTED ANOTHER SERGER THAT WAS EASIER TO THREAD. I HAD A WHITE 523 -I THINK. SO AGGRAVATING TO TRY TO THREAD. AND IT KEPT MESSING UP AND THE LOCAL SEWING MACHINE SHOP CHARGES $40 PER HOUR--AND EVEN IF THEY COULD FIX IT IN ONE HOUR WITH NO PARTS NEEDED I JUST HATED TO RISK EVEN THAT MUCH ON IT. SO AFTER WEEKS OF RESEARCHING PRICES AND THE REST - ON THE NET I SAW THAT AMAZON HAD THE BROTHERS SERGER FOR $200 AND LITTLE IF ANY COST FOR SHIPPING. IT IS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH IT ON MY SMALL PROJECTS.",4 "Good Instructions, Great Machine for the money After owning an nightmare Singer this machine is Heaven! I am pleased with the way it sews and threads. Have no problems with the ac power and I live in the US. It is quiter than the Singer I sold. Threads easier than the Singer did. And it was cheaper! Wow. You can't go wrong with this one.",4 "I am impressed with the 1034D I purchased this serger in Nov. 06. I had no serger experience. My advice is to take a good look at how it is threaded when it arrives. Read the instruction book and I recommend highlighting in color the sections for each thread. I did not find the CD-Rom helpful. I recommend you buy Nancy Zeiman's book on serging. Just make sure that you thread in the correct order - green, blue, red then yellow. Once I figured that out I was fine. If you are not used to adjusting tensions, you may find dealing with that a little frustrating at first but review the instructions and make samples. My sewing machine is a $3,ooo Janome so I was really please with the subtantialness of the Brother. I did not find it excessively noisy and I didn't think it vibrated a lot. I have sew drapes and several other things and never had the thread break. I think this machine is a good deal.",4 "SO EASY TO THREAD I heard a lot about the hard time people had to thread serger machine. This one is very easy. Instructions manual well written and DVD too.Very good product for the price.",4 "Brother, 4 thread serger This is an average machine, the threading is not ""lay-in"", but neither is it imposssible. Need to be sure to change to cone type thread for good thread feed, and to thread by ""the number"". Finished stitch is adequate and will serve for finishing seams.",2 "it's ok It works good. I can't get rolled hem out of the machine. Good for beginners, I think. For the money I spent I can't complain much.Have made 5 outfits using it-quite happy with the results.Threading -yes!-takes some practice- but there is nothing to be scared of.I'm giving 3 and a half stars.",3 "Everything We Expected ~ Before purchasing this item, we shopped for Sergers at local sewing dealers and read many reviews online. I would say that 75% of the reviews were positive and people loved its usage and results. The other 25% had mentioned negativity toward the complexities in loading/stringing the thread paths. Well, we took a chance on this Brother model and found that it is the greatest machine. It performs exactly as we expected and operating it is very simple, if you only read the instructions and have a little patience, when learning the how-tos of operating this Brother 1034D Serger. :-)",4 "I couldn't be more pleased I've had my serger about three weeks now and I couldn't be more pleased. The instructions are easy to understand-the DVDs were a great help. I've used it for three projects and it did a great job on each. For the money, this is really a great product.",4 "Extremely pleased Fast, efficient ordering/mailing/delivery. Machine perfect in every way except it came with the goofiest thread. After you order the machine make sure you buy four spools of serger thread, too!",3 "Wife loves this Brother Serger Bought this product and my wife just loves it!! The price was right, shipping was free after joining Prime and other than having to dig around the web for a Japanese manual (wife doesn't read English very well) it's worth the price...",4 "she loved it! she loves the serger, light wieght, easy color coded for ease of threading, no problems, good all around machine for the $$",4 "First timer - loving my serger! After reading the reviews on the Brother 1034D Serger and on Singer's serger, I decided to go with the Brother and I am not disappointed. I found it easy to use right away - I even finished altering a dress for a mother of the bride after only having the machine for 1 day. I am very glad that I decided on the Brother and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about buying one.",4 "Serger I bought this for my wife.It has quite a lot of features.At present she is quite impressed with it even though she is still in the learning process",4 "Happy to have a Serger again! I would recommend this product to anyone. I am so happy to have a Serger again that works. I will comment after I make my first item with this machine.",4 "Just what Mrs Clause was looking for. This is the second machine we have bought, that should say alot, it makes sewing alot easier for me when Mrs Clause is happy. and she is happy with this product.",4 "Brother serger 1034d Serger works great once you figure out how to use it. It was a very nice machine for a great price.",4 "Maravillosa herramienta Es un producto maravilloso para el trabajo que realizo, y además hay cosas nuevas que aprender y ella es una muy buena adquisición para cumplir con mis objetivos, ya la estoy recomendando a todas mis amigas, mi esposo es el más feliz, porque todo lo que aprenda lo practico para el. Gracias",4 "The best machine I've had i just got this yesterday and so far so good.I dont know about later but now i love it so much.Thats why i am giving it 5 stars.I recommend it for everyone who sews.This is a very good machine.",4 "happy Had many fears in using and purchasing a serger, but all fears subsided once I received it and got my hands dirty. Very easy to thread and runs very smoothly. BUT the how to video is horrible. Not very detailed and goes to fast in my opinion. When I ran out of my right bobbin thread I struggled to get the machine sewing again. Went back to the video and realized that if that thread breaks then the two needle threads need to be threaded again. In the video she doesn't, in my opinion emphasises that enough. I don't know I'd that is common knowledge, but for a first time user I feel that is very important. Beyond the video, this is an excellent machine. Did everything I needed and I like the option to do cuffs.Great machine, user friendly, and nothing like the nightmares I had read about before purchase.",4 "I bought this 5 years ago and it still works great! I bought this machine 5 years ago, and have used it probably over 100 hours, and it's still going strong! I don't know if it still comes with the DVD, but that was very helpful, and the instruction book was good also. It didn't take me long to learn how to use this serger (it is my first serger). I haven't had any trouble with it so far. I use the differential feed quite a bit, which saves me loads of time easing and gathering. There is a learning curve on this serger, which is probably true of any serger, but it came all set up with multicolor thread, and that was very helpful in learning how to balance stitches. If you have poor mechanical and troubleshooting skills, maybe it's better to get it at a sewing store so you can get help, but I didn't need any help at all, since the DVD was crystal clear. I use fancy threads through the loopers and all that. Sometimes I do wish I had purchased a fancier serger with the cover stitch, so I could do some special effects that are in some advanced books. I don't know if I would have used those features or not, and don't know how much complexity that would have added to the learning process. If you sew knits or slippery fabrics like satin, a serger will eliminate so many headaches for you. I am very glad I took the plunge and got one, and this was a great first serger for me.",4 "Love amazon for everything it has to offer! This I perfect for all my needs! It was very easy to learn how to use and does the job without a fuss.",4 "More than I expected! This serger is so awesome! I Love it! SO much better than the Singer Serger I had. Will by Brother products again.",4 "So far so good! I haven't had this machine for quite a week yet, but I love it. It came pre-threaded (with multi-colored test thread) and the tension adjusted. Didn't expect that, so it made it handy for just doing the knotted thread switch over to my standard white. Excited to try the different presser feet. This runs a good deal faster than my Singer serger (which also happens to be 20 years old!). My only complaint about this machhine is that unlike my Singer serger, the Brother doesn't have a handle. And as much as I have to move my machines around, a handle can be very handy. But other than that, I'm loving it!",4 "Just what I needed and more Does just what I needed it to. Hard to thread for a rookie but after practice it became easier. The price was great too.",3 "Brother 1034D Serger I love the serger. I only gave it 4 stars because the directions to thread it were not clear. I had to get the directions from u-tube.",3 "Just what I needed and expected! I'm totally new to sewing and especially using a serger. Even though it was the first time I was seeing a serger in front of me, I was completely at ease and was able to use it right away. Of course, the machine came already threaded, but still I was amazed at how easy it was to use it. I definitely recommend it to anyone considering buying one for home use. It does the job, it looks nice, and it is very light to carry around. Two thumbs up!",4 "works just as it should the thread that come with it was a little cheep but the machine has work with no problems. very easy to use",4 "Easy threading Recently bought serger. For the money this serger does the job and I would recommend. Only objection I have is it is noisy.",3 "Great experience for first time serger owner Since using my new serger, I have been sewing even more than I expected. The Brother 1034-D has been a great purchase. The price was appropriate. The directions were a little confusing at first, however, using the CD's that were included answered many questions. There are also tutorials on line if you need more assistance. Very pleased with my purchase. I would highly reccomend it to anyone.",4 "Good gift I can say it was a good gift , after look for a good price and good brand finally I got it here I can recommend My wife still very happy with her toy hahaha",4 "Everything I expected and more! I've been wanting a serger for a long time and finally decided to splurge on myself and use Christmas money for a serger this year. :) I did my research and finally settled on this one after reading several good reviews. This is the perfect serger for anyone wanting to take the next step with their sewing. I was intimidated at first, but the instruction manual and dvd were very clear and easy to follow and I was serging like a pro in no time. I absolutely love the color coded threading guide and makes threading extremely easy. I definitely recommend this product for anyone who is looking for a first time serger!",4 "Love it I am sorry I haven't written a rating on my Serger I love it and hope to be able to use it again soon.",4 "Works right out of the box I haven't had this machine very long. I gave it 5 stars because, right out of the box, I could use it. The DVD's are great. I have another (expensive) serger that has been a thorn in my side from day one. I purchased this serger because of the reviews I have read. I've done more on this machine in the two days I've spent learning it, than I did in the 7 years I owned the other one. This one is not fancy, it does not have all of the bells and whistles, but I am delighted with it. And, Amazon had the absolute best price around for this machine. I checked.",4 "Great Serger....Great price!!! I was nervous to purchase a serger at all...but after research on many this one was my pick. I am pleased to say it is perfect!! Easy to thread and use. Beautiful finished stitches. I cant ask for anything more. I sew often and this is the perfect machine for ending ur sewn items with that professional look!!",4 "Great serger Just received the Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger and I am loving it! I still have much to learn, but the Brother website is very helpful with a step by step on your questions. Made two blanket throws in less than an hour. I would definitely recommend this machine.",3 "very simple serger I put off getting a serger for years but with a newproject in sewing I decided to get one. I had alwaysheard how hard they were to thread. This serger isvery easy with clear directions. I was very pleasedwith how easy it is to use and did a good job on mynew project.",4 "It was great! Love it!!! The serger is easy to operate and working great. The nicest thing is it was already threaded that I didn't need to waste time to figure out how to thread the machine.",4 "Love! Love! Love it! This is my first serger ever and I'm hooked! It is easy to use, takes regular sewing machine needles and can take regular thread spools. It's a little bit overwhelming (having never used a serger in my life), but I'm teaching myself to use it with the manual and have already made a dress, pants and a shirt for my kids.A word of warning though, the manual seems to give the wrong threading order. When I threaded the machine according to the instructions in the manual, it didn't work properly, the thread got tangled when I tried to sew. So, I tried it from right to left, following the diagrams on the machine itself and everything worked beautifully! I'm looking forward to learning all of the many things my Brother 1034D can do!",4 "no surpise! This machine like all brother products is the best buy for the money. Always top quality, reliable and a pleasure to use.",3 "Sewing Made Simple by Serger Bought this item as a gift for a friend who retired. I have an older model and hoping this model is just as good.",3 "Awesome! This serger is everything it says it is. It is easy to use for a beginner like me, and does beautiful sewing. I have no regrets whatsoever. The price was the best I have seen. Awesome product!",4 "SO worth the price I had an old singer and it was an effort to thread and I wrestled with it from the beginning - this was a piece of cake, quiet and works awesome. I sewed 35 grocery bags for Christmas presents, a fleece robe, flannel PJs and roll-edged 16 napkins in the last two weeks and I am very please at what I got for the price. I did have to mess with the tension for the rolled hem - but that is expected for each material weight. The suggested setting was a great starting place. Manual was easy to understand.",4 "I really like the Serger! Even though I have only had this Serger a few weeks, I have found it very helpful in helping me create professional looking garments. The machine is easy to thread, especially with the ""color coordinated"" diagrams. I am still learning through the use of the videos, which I find most helpful. All in all I am most pleased with the serger.",3 "Excellent value This serger has been an excellent value. The instruction CD and book are helpful. The threading looks intimidating at first, but it's really not hard if you follow the instruction book. Similarly, the myriad adjustments look intimidating, but they are fully explained on the CD and/or in the book. I am very pleased with my purchase.",4 "Great product and price Amazon provided this product at the best price. It was delivered as promised and has thrilled the wife.",4 "AWESOME SERGER! I absolutely love this serger! You can't beat it for the price. Runs great and gets the job done. Easy to use. Better than the other 2 brands I've owned.",4 "easy I have fairly basic sewing skills. I sewed diapers for two of my kids and made a few things here and there.I have wanted a serger for years because I knew it would save time but I was intimidated and also the money. This one was a great price. I just got it and have had no problem getting it up and running.",4 "great little machine So far, so good. I'm using it to sew three bridesmaid dresses and my wedding dress. It's easy to thread and has not hesitated on any of the dresses so far. I do worry about how long this machine will last since it seems to be mostly plastic. Very different from my mom's serger. However, I can't complain for the price. It does the job.",4 "bought as a gift - she loved it My wife has always wanted a serger... She had pointed this one our about a month before Christmas... but it wasn't in the cards until after Christmas this year. So, we ordered it. She was excited! It arrived and she was like a kid on Christmas morning... Now, she's able to serge her seams - something she has always wanted to do....",4 "SEWWWW EASY TO USE FAST to learn and EASY to use. Even the running sound says quality. I love it.",4 "never had one before I never had a serger and I do not have much sewing experience but I was able to use this machine with no problem",4 "Never buy from Amazon I have intermediate sewing experience and have used several machines in the past. So my issues with this serger has got nothing to do with incorrect threading or tensions. This serger worked just fine for 2 -3 months and now i cant get to serge even 10 inches of length without having to re-thread.I am never going to buy machines from Amazon even if they are 10% cheaper on Amazon. In the last 2 years, my serger, sewing machine, 2 cameras and printer all have had problems although I bought them all "new" and had seen good product reviews. And if I need to get it fixed, there is additional amount involved with shipping etc. I so wish i had spent a little more and just bought from a local store.",0 "Would Return it, if I could Okay so yeah if I hadn't already used this I would return it.Why, well first it's loud and noisy! Even with proper oiling it's loud!!!I bought this machine to use as a second serger to my small apron business. I figured it would be easy to thread for those aprons I choose to change the color of the thread. Well, yes it is easy to thread and adjust. But, the negatives about this machine out weigh the positives.Secondly, the knife doesn't not adjust on this machine unless you totally don't use it. Third, the feed dog on this machine is rough to thinner fabrics and can easily rip your fabric. Even with adjusting the pressure to the feed dog.Thirdly, the engineering of this machine makes it easy for the fabric that is being cut to fall in the machine and jam it. A real pain!!My Juki far outweighs this machine in both engineering and ease of use. And yes I would love the opportunity to return this machine!",2 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Thread Serger This is very good machine to use at and small business. I love its (the machine) and the way Amazon.com run their business (very fast - on time). And the most important is no TAX!!!, and low shipping fee.Thank you ""Brother"" and ""Amazon.com""",4 "Sorry Unfortunately product is good there are many problems I did not expect this thing of a large company such as brother, I hope to improve these problems",0 "Why don't they include ... Why don't they include a carrying case... It's beyond me to imagine why they would not include a carrying case if not just to protect it during shipping and to give you the option to store it while protecting it. I hate the nickle and dime mentality. It doesn't sell more product it just makes you have to guess when looking for a carrying case weather or not it will fit or be proportional to the size of the small serger. I haven't used the serger yet I am still reading materials and viewing items sent in the dvd's they included with the unit.",2 "Disgusted I bought this serger and was very excited to get started learning to serge this weekend but when I took it out of the box I can't even plug it in...it has a foreign plug!!! It doesn't say anything about this in the description. So now I'm stuck either sending the whole thing back or finding an adapter that will convert a european plug to an American one. There are a lot of converters out there that will go the other way, convert American to anything else, but I haven't found one yet that will convert european to american...unless I buy one at Amazon...isn't that convenient for them!",0 "BE AWARE 220V MACHINE CANNOT USE IN US THIS MACHINE IS SUPPOSED TO BE 110V, BUT THE ONE THAT AMAZON SENT IS A 220V MACHINE. CANNOT BE USED IN US. NOT ADVISED TO USE AN ADAPTOR PLUG!! NO WHERE ON ITEM DESCRIPTION DOES IT STATE 220V, BUT IT IS!!! AMAZON REFUNDING ME, BUT I HAVE TO PAY SHIPPING! DISAPPOINTED WITH AMAZON. WON'T BUY FROM THEM AGAIN!",0 "NOTE TO AU BUYERS The product itself if great,However I am in Australia and nowhere in this description does it say its not suitable for AU buyers!I have had to purchase a new peddle that is suitable in Australia. Not happy!",1 "Brother 1034D Serger I purchased this item as a Christmas gift so it is a little to soon to give a hands on review, but from the 50 or so reviews that I have read this is the best one on the market.",4 "Uh, No I was looking to buy my very first serger after all these years. I went with the Brother 1034D serger based on all the positive reviews. Boy was I mistaken. After I watched the demo (which ran fine on my Vista x64) and read the instructions I set it up and tried it out. The first thing I noticed was that the machine's motor ran rough and felt and sounded really poorly made. That is a big strike for me. The next thing that I noticed was how awkward the placement of the controls were. They were not intuitive to use if you have ever used a regular sewing machine before. In a nutshell, I didn't like the feel of it, I didn't enjoy using it and I didn't think it would last very long before breaking down. I returned it the same day I received it. I know this is a budget serger but even so I was quite underwhelmed and will be looking for a different brand.",0 "Amazon disappointment I have received this machine and now don't know what to do since the CD was not enclosed. No way to get in touch since I don't want to send the machine back but need instructions. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN AMAZON.",0 "Lack of instruction When I received my Brother 1034D Serger I was so excited until I tried to view the instructional CD that was enclosed. It was not compatible with my Windows Vista and when I asked Brother for a copy of the free instructional Video Tape they advertised in my packaging materials, I was told that it was only a promotional item and was no longer available. They gave me a 900 number to contact for help. I will not call a 900 number as you must pay a large sum to use those numbers. Therefore, I have not been able to use my machine at this time. I am having my first grandchild soon and was hoping to make some baby things utilizing the serger. Looks like I'm stuck with a machine I cannot use.I am not happy.",0 "Fatal flaw in otherwise great machine I am an experienced sewist and bought this machine to keep from having to repeatedly change threads. The fatal flaw with this machine is that the lower looper's thread path design is such that the thread slips out every 5 minutes ruining the tension requiring the seam to be resewn. Does anyone know of a remedy? Other than this serious problem, I really like the machine. It's powerful, tension is great, easy to thread, easy to buy parts online, informative instructional CD (and for you new sewists, follow threading instructions exactly to avoid frustration :-), and is definitely good value. Brother needs to change the design, but it's still a good machine and I am glad I have it.",2 "No need for fear I'd always heard that sergers were hard to learn, and hard to thread - but once I got over my initial fear, it just wasn't so. Threading is mostly self explanatory, though it's hard to distinguish blue from green for the looper paths.Experience is the best teacher. Experiment with scrap fabric, using the same stitches, thread and tensions as for your finished product. You'll soon love what this serger can do!",3 "overcoming 20 years of stupidity with one machine I have been sewing since I was a teenager who discovered my grandmother's machine was what my mother was using as a nightstand,, I have gone through 2 or 3 different single needle machine and have made quite a few nice things to wear as well as things for my home,, BUT one afternoon with the Brother serger and I can't see how I ever survived without a serger,, not just garment seams but seams for home decor go together so easily and perfectly and of course so securely which eliminates the worry that at some point in a night of dancing your seam will come apart. The knife that cuts the fabric as you sew is awe inspiring for anyone who's never used a serger.. I do advise taking on a simple pattern or project to get used to the machine as the functions will take some getting used to,, ie the first one I did had gathers and then you were to sew the top and bottom together with the gathered piece in between and I missed some of the middle fabric and ripping serged seams is NOT a good time.. threading really isn't bad if you give your self time, it comes set up with different colored threads already threaded so if you plan to just use the 4 thread overlock all you need to do is remove spools on the stands, snip off and tie on the new threads and away you go , even rethreading isn't so bad if you take your time to learn what you're supposed to do. The fabric catcher tray seems like a flimsy throw away or lose thing but it's fantastic and catches all of the fabric the knife cuts while sewing. One of the features I like best about this particular machine is that you can use either overlock thread cones OR regular thread spools .. really like that since my nearest fabric store has a limited variety of overlock thread and a fantastic selection of regular thread spools.",4 "Great machine! For the price I don't think you can beat this serger. This replaced an old Singer serger that sadly finally quit. I thought it would be hard to give my heart to another but in no time at all, I began to get that old feeling! This machine is nice and heavy and works like a dream. Threading is not a piece of cake but it's not that bad either. I really feel lucky that this Brother and I found each other and I can love again.",4 "Great quality, easy to use. My wife loved this serger. It is very well made, and does any job she's tasked it with thus far. It also makes it easy for beginners to figure out the serger, which is not an easy feat!I'd highly recommend!",4 "Brother 1034 D Serger is SUPER After reading many reviews and trying one out at my local Brother Dealer, I purchased this one at Amazon. The price was great and it did everything that was advertised. I Recommend this product and ALL Brother sewing/embroydery machines. Like they say, ""Brother, always at your side""",4 "Reliable Serger I have owned this serger for 3-4 years and it gets a work out. I sew simple bags for kids for missions but do over 2500 a year. I run the machine hard and several hours a day when I sew. I have never had a problem with it except for the light bulb which finally burned out and of course replacing blades. The machine holds its tension settings. I had a Singer before this one and constantly had to adjust tension. For the money, this is a good reliable easy to thread and to use machine.",4 "Brother 1034D Review Took me some time to get around to it, but once I got it out of the box it was easy peasy... The 2 CDs were quite inspiring and helpful. Threading was intimidating, at first, but that is only temporary. It's easier than I thought.Would recommend it as a first machine as there are so many uses for it, and it's EASY to learn on.- L.E.",3 "So worth the money, GET IT! After a little research, I purchased this serger. Many years ago I was taught on a very old professional model. This was nothing like that. If you can use a simple, modern sewing machine then you can use this. The instructions are simple and thread layout is drawn ON THE MACHINE! But I guess that is common now with newer machines. Nice.I only gave it 4 stars as I feel it could be a little sturdier, but honestly for the price it deserves 5. (okay just changed it) I wish it could serge multiple layers of heavy fabric; denim, ect. I have owned mine almost a year now and have no complaints.",4 "GREAT MACHINE. Wanted a serger for a long time, the reviews seemed good so I thought I would send for one, wonder why I didn't get one before. As I haven't used one till now I don't have one to compare with but after getting the thread in the correct order I find it quite easy to use, have a lot more techniques to learn but eager to use it. My granddaughters were amazed at it also. At the moment I am using the three thread overlock and can see how much neater it is than a regular zig-zag that I have been using all these years. One thing that would have helped is if the video picture format was larger or could be viewed on the TV as I cannot see this very easily watching it on the computer, some of us don't have such good eyesight anymore. Overall good little machine, good price and easy to use, would recommend it.",3 "It was great while it lasted... I used this serger heavily for about a year. As time progressed, it seemed like the tension was getting weaker and weaker and I had to keep adjusting it up. Then, while I was changing the needles, the needle clamp broke. All I did was try to tighten the clamp with the little hex wench and it snapped into pieces. It's made of cheap (and brittle) plastic. I tried to remove the needle thread guide (the metal piece that wraps around the needle bar) to get a better look at what was broken. The screw that holds the thread guide in place is made of cheap soft metal and was almost impossible to remove without stripping. I ended up having to buying a new needle clamp online (still waiting for it to arrive) and a new screw (for the thread guide) from the hardware store.",1 "LOVE it! This machine comes with very easy to read instructions and an extra booklet on different serger techniques to use on various types of fabrics. I am very, very pleased with my new and first serger. It also uses standard sewing machine needles, so there is no hunting for special needles. The trim trap is very handy as it collects all the fabric debris right as you're sewing. Excellent buy and very much worth the price :)",4 "Absolutely Great Serger! This is a fantastic serger. I have had 4 other sergers before this,and each was a PAIN to thread. Not this baby. Like night and day.Changing thread colours is no longer a dreaded hour long process.Sews great. Quiet. No problems. Totally recommend.I sold all my other ones and got this one, so happy I did!",4 "Another Great Brother Machine The days of Singer being the leader when it comes to sewing machines and accessories may be coming to an end. I bought a Singer sewing machine and returned it within the week as it was difficult to use and malfunctioned often. I replaced it with a Brother. The same thing happened when it came to this wonderful serger. I initially bought a Singer Pro Series but was very unhappy. I returned it and ordered this one and couldn't be more pleased!This machine works like a dream, is very user friendly, and came with several useful accessories and training videos. I was happily serging within 20 minutes of it arriving from Amazon. My advice, don't waste your time or money on any of the other entry level brands...Brother wins my vote 100%",4 "Easy to use right out of the box Got this serger for my wife and daughter to use as a gift. It took no time to set up and get going with various projects my wife and daughter had started. You do need to use quality thread or you can have tension problems with any sewing device.One issue that cause some minor delays is to make sure you have the thread support bar fully extended. You will have all kinds of problems you think are machine related but are due to this bar not fully estended.That said, the wife and daughter are having fun with this high quality product from the good people at BROTHER. It does everything they require and at a price that makes it very affordable.",4 "Great Machine I have just started sewing and just used this machine to make baby items for my first grandchild. I was apprehensive about threading it, but it was not bad at all. It sews beautifully and so fast. A really good buy for the money.",4 "Brother serger 1034D I did allot of research on the type of serger I intended to add to my sewing room tools. I was looking for a 4 thread serger that would be both economical and efficient. The CD that accompanied the machine was wonderful. I took the machine out of the box and began serging. The instruction manual was right there beside me and easy to follow. Reading the directions is imperative.I ordered my Brother 1034D serger through Amazon.com. It arrived in less than 4 days.I am totally satisfied with my purchase! This is a great serger for the money!Now the doll clothes I sew looks completely professional!",4 "Wow...just WOW I have been wanting a serger for years. About 10 years ago, I bought one, but couldn't figure out how to thread it and ended up donating it. Well, when my sewing machine died, my husband ordered a new one here and bought the serger too. It is the coolest sewing product I've ever owned.For one thing, threading it is a breeze! The DVDs that came with it were amazingly detailed and easy to follow. This machine comes with a lot of extras that I really liked like a trim trap and extra feet. How did I ever sew without it?I cannot recommend it enough. It's sturdier than you'd think, easy to use, and just plain wonderful. You must get it. Seriously.",4 "Great product especially for the price! I have a Brother embroidery machine and love it, so after shopping several sewing shops and retailers, decided to order the Brother online. I couldn't beat the price or reviews. The reviews are right. It arrives threaded w/ color thread to show you how to thread it. I re-threaded the machine and it worked perfect first time. Very easy to thread. I have used it now for a few weeks and my projects look so much more professional! Just love it!",4 "Sewing Satisfaction I have been sewing for 40 years and needed to replace my serger. I wanted a reliable brand name and set high end $300 knowing I could do it and still get quality and simplicity in operation. I shop Amazon online all the time and have never had a bad experience. I chose the Brother after comparison shopping, they've been around for a long time and have a good reputation, the price was right, it arrived within 7 days, instructions were well defined and I was sewing within 45 minutes.",4 "Not Impressive to say the least.. Broke within one month. Purchased this item after reading such awesome reviews & being a newbie to the world of serging. First thought upon opening the box? This thing is CHEAP! Very much like a child's home sewing machine, the parts are a whimsy plastic and far from sturdy. The machine itself? Epic FAIL. Having my own clothing line, I am well aware of how to use a machine or two. I also am well aware of how to read an instruction manual prior to using, as I always do. This being said, I attempted every single thing this machine promised to deliver and came to the conclusion that it is sub-par, at best. The seams are not even, the needle in the ""lower looper"" continuously drops the thread mid-project, leaving me with these hideous gaps. The tension guidelines in the user's manuel are completely off, so make sure to try every single seam on a piece of scrap material first. Bottom line? Waste of $$ on my part; I prefer something more sturdy, reliable, and efficient. This is good for home-sewers who aren't planning to sell any of the finished product, but definitely not for those who want a super-professional finish. Use common sense, there IS a legitimate reason why this machine is priced far lower than other sergers on the market --you get what you pay for!And the kicker? I contacted Brother about this issue and was told that it sounds like it needs repair, as this is common... less than 60 days after I purchased it. Quite frankly, I'm not interested in this brand any longer --stick to typewriters and leave the sewing machines to Janome & Singer!",0 "Cheapo -- but that's all you need sometimes keep the sewing to the standard, any you'll do A-Ok. Though Mac folks beware, the instruction CD comes only for the PC (you can read the content... just not the viewing order/interactive parts -- be sure to call Brother to request the Video version of the instructions... if you are mechanically inclined.. you won't too much of the instructions to get started... but it'll be helpful with the inevitable troubleshooting.",3 "Don't Buy This Machine! ....unless, of course, you love to thread and re-thread your serger. I've had this machine for many months now and it has design flaws that are extremely annoying. First, if you're serging a narrow seam, the scrap fabric goes inside machine. So, it requires that you constantly open the door and clean out the scraps and debris left behind from the material. Second, the lower looper thread breaks OFTEN! The thread is inserted through a slide out mechanism that is supposed to make life easier, however, the thread gets stuck after a couple hours of serging and breaks off. SO, you have to stop, rip your partial seam and re-thread. It's very tricky to get the thread inserted properly so that it doesn't break again, and again, and again.By the way, the first of these sergers I received froze up after 20 minutes of use. I returned that and replaced it with this one. Should have purchased another brand. I have a Brother Disney embroidery machine that is also absolute junk. Will NEVER buy another Brother product.",0 "I have used this machine on a daily basis for 4 years- Love it! I bought this serger with never having owned one before. I had $500 to replace my sewing machine and invest in a serger. I didn't want to cheat my self on a sewing machine and since owning a serger would be a luxury item for me I decided to invest a larger amount towards the sewing machine and opt for a ""low end"" serger. I got to know my serger while making reciving blankets for my soon to be expected boy. Within days, I was a comfortable with this machine as my Janome sewing machine I had also purchased and was soon making clothing, bags, jackets and so forth. I opened an etsy shop and have used the two machines consistently since. I have used and abused it. I take it apart every six months and clean it. The only trouble I had with it was to be expected give the use, was the presser foot was no longer holding the foot down. I am a do-it-yourself-er, so I took it apart and followed the shaft up you'd see a plastic white part that presses the foot down. The plastic was worn from use but could be adjusted to make contact once again. Also, do yourself a favor and don't mess with the timing. It is almost impossible to re-sync. I am VERY happy with the performance of this machine,Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Sergerover a long period of time and a TON of projects..",4 "Good once you get it going I bought this machine to serge seams on dresses. I've been sewing for years and was ready to kick it up a notch. The product took 2 weeks to receive, although, we did have a freak snow that I think delayed it. I immediately pulled the spools and threads off and tried to thread it with my white thread. BIG MISTAKE! DO NOT touch this machine until you have WATCHED THE CD! It took me 2 hours to figure out how to thread the machine when ALL I had to do was tie my thread to the already threaded colored spools if I hadn't pulled them off. I wanted to jump out of a window. The video is very helpful BUT it doesn't show much about adjusting the tensions for particular problems. I used the manual for that and I'm still not 100% sure I got it right. Threading the lower thread is by far the most difficult. It is EASY to mess threading up and it is intimidating. Now that I've FINALLY figured it out, I think I could do it again. I advise only opening the box when you have 2 hours and are feeling patient to figure it out. I was rushing during my son's nap and hoping to get as much done as I could before he woke up. I should have waited for when he went to bed... and I had a glass of wine. Now that it's up and running, the seam is nice, crisp and it's easy to use. I think I will use this white thread until it is absolutely necessary to change colors... I'm already dreading having to thread it again!",2 "Broke, now it clunks I purchased this model in 2008, and have used it occasionally. It was having problems this year, so I took it in to a local shop, who charged me a hundred dollars to fix it, but told me this model just plain wears out faster and that it was a poor purchase. Seems like it would be worth it to spend twice the price on a better serger (NOT a Brother) and maintain it half as often. I am very disappointed.",0 "A Wonderful Tool This machine is a great addition to the sewing room. If you are a sewing person that makes active wear or expensive garments, this a machine to have side by side with your sewing machine. It makes seams and hems so perfect. And it is not hard to use at all, once you read all the product information.",4 "Better than a playstation! Needed a new hobby and decided on a activity that actually produces tangible prizes! Easy set up, dvds not osx compatible though was able to watch all of the dvd videos on quicktime! First day modified 5 mens pieces so they actually fit the body, as all mens ready to wear is sloppy, no more slop! 2nd day modified additional pieces and am very happy I chose this over a video game!",4 "Great! I purchased this serger and I have never used one but thought it would be a cool piece of equipment to add to my sewing room. I was intimidated by it at first. But now that I've learned to thread the monster it's not so bad. Took me about 6 tries to get everything in there correctly, I would forget one step and have to start over, but once I got it threaded it worked great. So then I unthreaded and rethreaded 4 or 5 more times and it got easier each time.It sews great and is easy to operate. I would recommed this serger.",4 "great product for the price i've been wanting a serger for a while and i'm very happy with this model. it takes a while to learn how to use it, but that's pretty standard with any sewing machine, kind of like driving someone else's car. the video's it comes with were very helpful to get started. it comes threaded but one of the threads was broken which i discovered when i tried to use it, so i spent the first night learning how to re-thread the thing. the videos definitely helped my frustration as threading any kind of serger is complicated especially if you've never had one before.",4 "1034D serger Afetr owning 3 previous sergers ( 2 white, 1 husqvarna), this is the best of the lot.The others were more expensive and harder to use. This one is a dream. Also, for $3.99 shipping, I had it in less than 24 hours. I love it!!!",4 "Excellent machine for the money I have been an avid sewer for years. I have always balked at the thought of spending the money for a serger. After reading the reviews here, I decided to take a chance on this machine, and have been delighted. It is truly easy to thread (for a serger). The directions are concise and the thread path is shown on the machine.Recently I was in a shop selling a well known, high end serger. I asked for a demo of the threading on it. This $600 dollar machine was a nightmare to thread compared to this simple Brother. It does not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive machines, but it does what it advertises very well. I feel it was an excellent investment for the price. I gave it a five star recommendation on the capabilities of this machine. I am sure there are more expensive machines that may do more, but for the cost, this is a 5 star purchase.",4 "Great Machine I love this machine. I had a Serger before and did not use it very much, it did not sew well and was hard to thread. The Brother 1034D is a dream to thread and sews beautifully. I sew alot and this machine does the job. I enjoy sewing with it very much and would recommend it to anyone.",4 "such a great buy! I was afraid of trying serger. I have been sewing for 29 years, I don't know what I was afraid of, but buying serger didn't even come to mind before. I was big fan of Singer since my first sewing machine, never bother to buy any other. But recently my newer version Singer kept breaking down on me. So I decided to have one extra for a spare. Then idea of buying serger came across. I was going to buy Martha Stewart recommended Singer one first, but after I read Amazon reviews, it seemed brother one was more popular. Having 4 thread spools made me freeze, but it wasn't hard at all if you watch the instruction CD first. so I tried this little machine for the first time and could not believe how easy it was to use, finish of the product looks way more professional! I tied another thread when I first change the color of thread, just like in CD, but my thread broke. I put in new one but did not read my instruction that you must change certain spool first.so my stitch was not coming good at first, but after I read the instructions on how to change the tread, I knew what went wrong, after then, it was piece of cake.Now, I am using this machine not as spare, but as my first choice. Only the thought of regret is why didn't I try it earlier?! Anyway, this deal was so incredibly low price, may be now is a best time to buy it anyway, serger used to be such an expensive machine.",4 "Brother 1034D Serger I purchased this serger a month or so ago. I have never used a serger before, so I took a class at a local shop to learn more about how to use it. The instructor had never seen this serger and was very impressed with it! She said it did exactly what her $1000+ serger did at a fraction of the cost. It serges and does rolled hems beautifully. I've only completely rethreaded once, but it did seem to be fairly easy. I think this is a great machine for the money.",4 "My very own first serger I have used in the past an singer serger. I love how the Brother 1034D was easy to learn and work with. In no time I was using my machine like I have known it for the longest time. I am still learning about the different stitches and i know I have a way to go, but so far I love my serger.",3 "I love it and it works I haven't had any problem re-threading it, but I wouldn't want to have to do it every day. It does take a little bit of time.",4 "Yay serger! I have never owned nor operated a serger before I bought this machine, but I have wanted one for years. I found the threading process to be a lot easier that I was expecting, and after doing it twice with the instructional manual, I could do it fine w/out. Everything is pretty well explained, and nothing seems all that complicated.I have made regular serged seams as well as ruffles (SO easy) and rolled edge hems on all sorts of fabrics. Operation is smooth and quick, and it is nice to have the option to use regular thread spools (I got black and white serger thread cones at walmart for about the same price as a regular spool of thread, though.) I love making such professional looking seams; it is particularly nice with fray-prone fabric and children's clothing.It should be noted, however, that the serger I originally received was a refurbished model missing a few of the extra attachments, and it did not work. Amazon was great; I contacted them, was told that I should not have received a refurbished model (especially one that didn't even work,) and they immediately shipped me out a new machine, which I received in record time. Very smoothly handled with minimal aggravation. The new machine is perfect.",4 "HOT DANG!! At last a serger I can thread in under 2 mins. It worked right away. Nearly perfect stitches with out much effort. Make sure you view the CD it is very helpful. I would recommend this serger to any beginner. One day I might upgrade but this is working for everything I want to do now.",4 "Very Impressed After 18 years my serger started giving me problems while trying to make a very simple gift for my daughter. My husband said to pick one out and order it for my birthday gift. No problem! I read all the reviews and decided to go with the Brother 1034D. I placed the order on Saturday, it was shipped that Monday, and it arrived today, two days later. Amazon and USPS, I am very impressed. I live in the U. S. Virgin Islands, and most times I wait weeks for a package.It is now four hours later and I have watched the CD, tested many seams on many fabrics and finished the gift for my daughter. Threading, changing seam width, length, going to rolled edge is so much easier than my old serger. And tension adjustments, they work as the manual states. I am not used to that. I used to have to play for hours with knobs and moving the seam width to get the desired edge finish. I wish I had purchased this long ago. I will update after having for a few monthsBrother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger.",4 "Great addition to my sewing room A great overlock machine with great instuctional manual of how to set it up, fix problems. Comes with spools or thread to start you off, but invest in some serger/overlock spools as they are very small and will get you through a small project.Read the instructions and you won't have any problems, love it!I especially love how you can remove a peice to be able to do arm holes or other small peices.",4 "A winner I'm so pleased with this serger. It does as good a job as the $2000. one that I bought many years ago. I am very happy with it. It isn't too difficult to thread and has nice stitch quality.",4 "Works perfectly This is the first serger I have ever purchased, and I'm incredibly glad I chose this one. It works exactly as described. It's simple enough for a beginner to learn to use, yet does not cheap out in any way. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Surger Great product.works like a dream. Fast delivery. I use it almost every day and not a problem. I have never used a surger before, it came with a computer program that teaches you how to use it.very easy to learn",4 "Brother Serger Machine I ordered the Brother Serger sewing machine to replace an old onethat I had given to my sister for her to learn on. I wasVery pleased with how quickly my serger was delivered and how easyit was to thread and sew with. I was happily sewing along when I wentto raise the presser foot and the handle broke! I was right in the midstof finish some Christmas pajamas....I called Amazon and they very politely and quickly gave me the address ofthe nearest repairman in my area and paid to get it fixed, no hassles ordelays. I would not hesitate to buy this machine, it sews very well, quietand smooth.....just don't put too much tork on the presser foot handle becauseit is made of plastic.Other than that I really like the machine and look forward to many yearsof use.",4 "Great little machine I've been sewing for 40 years with various standard machines... now I primarily use my mother's trusty Singer Featherweight, circa 1955. Best machine I ever owned! But I am starting to branch out and sell my sewing projects, and felt like I needed a serger for a more professional look. Everyone said ""It'll change your life!"" But I was scared by the stories of threading nightmares, etc. Decided to take the plunge on this Brother machine based on the price, but mostly because of the rave reviews. I think I'll be very happy with it. The threading wasn't really hard at all... I just followed the steps that are right on the machine and consulted the manual a couple of times.(Didn't look at the DVD; wasn't sure if it would work on my Mac.) Tried it out on several fabrics and it looked pretty good! I can't wait to try the different stitches. Plus kudos to Amazon for a great price and fantastic service (it arrived in five days).Update: I have since taken a class (one three-hour session) to get some hands-on training... this was very helpful in deciphering the manual and all the attachments and understanding exactly what functions this machine can do. I still have had no issues in threading, but now I know better how to adjust the tension to make the perfect stitch. I'll reiterate that it's a great machine for the money.",4 "I'm not disappointed I had read many good reviews about this serger and decided to give it a try. I am not disappointed, it is a great little serger for the money. I started serging within an hour of receiving it. I had an older Baby Lock that was difficult to thread and the threads were constantly breaking. You can imagine the frustration.I can easily thread this serger in a matter of minutes, such a bonus! The booklets offer specific directions about how to use the serger for various functions. I'm hoping to spend the a day discovering all that this machine offers.I gave it only 4 stars because the telescoping thread holder seems flimsy and might break easily which means doing a work around. However, so far so good.Don't hestitate to give this serger a try.",3 "Great Machine I've had the serger for about a month and love it. I watched the videos and read the manual before doing anything and was fully prepared to sew. I've had no trouble treading the machine--I generally ""tie on"" new thread instead of starting from scratch. The lower looper thread did break once because I was experimenting with tension, and I had to rethread it--no problems. I've been sewing for years, but this is my first experience with a serger. I would recommend it for someone new to serging.",4 "Great Serger I highly recommend this machine. It's so easy to thread and has revolutionized my sewing. I've had it for almost a year with no problems.",4 "Great machine, easy to use, lots of accessories included! This serger came already threaded (and in different colours too) which was awesome because I wanted to start using it without having to figure out how to thread it first. I could easily figure out how to work the basic parts of the machine (foot lever, foot press). I have a bit of prior knowledge already as i've used the juki serger before. The brother machine made noise but it wasn't deafening. The machine is also quite light and easy to move around.The only problem I have had with it is that once I cut the thread after serging,i need to leave more thread to finish off as it unravels easily.",4 "Excellent serger! There is a lot been said on the previous reviews that have been published, so I'll cut to the chase, GET THIS MACHINE, you wont be disappointed!!! I have not regretted buying this machine from Kens Sewing and Vacuum center, it was on special, and it has been a great addition to my sewing room, Go ahead and do it!!!!!",4 "Great Beginning Serger Probably not what you want if you are a professional sewer, but for someone just learning to use a seger and for hobby sewing it is GREAT. What a deal for such a great little machine. I would however strongly recommend buying directly trough Amazon...I had a problematic experience with a vendor in the Amazon Marketplace, it was not worth the couple of dollars I saved, just deal directly with Amazon if you can.",4 "I Use it pretty much everyday! I have made several garments since receiving my 1034D. Its awesome! I have a small at home business that has recently picked up. My Brother handles the work load well, no shaking/vibrating or any other inconveniences. At the beginning it took my a little while to adjust my tension to what suits my machine best, but after I got it right...smooth sailing!",4 "This machine is AMAZING! I'm loving this machine! I also got theSerger Secrets: High-Fashion Techniques for Creating Great-Looking Clotheswith it and I'm doing a lot of stuff! I started sewing for about 8 months, so I'm still a beginner, but this machine is just so easy machine to operate! I totally recommend!",4 "Very good starter and everyday machine. I had never used a serger, inspite of sewing for many years and even owning a sewing business; I had just never needed one. I have been getting more knits in and doll clothes (to match little girls dresses) lately so I thought it might be a good investment. I read the reviews and they were accurate. It doesn't do everything, but it is a very good starter. Easier to use than I expected, including the threading. I am still getting used to the tension, but it's only been a month. I loved that it came threaded and w/different colors so I could see where the threads are going and I didn't have to try and thread it right out of the box. I'm not having a problem w/the machine ""walking"". And the vibrations from the machine aren't to bad. The dvd's are definately better at explaining how to do things than the instructions, so keep a laptop near by. I would recommend this serger, especially for beginners.",4 "Great price! Easy to use. I've always wanted one of these for a long time. After reading the reviews about this model on Amazon, I felt confident enough to take the plunge. I received it on time as promised. It was all set up and ready to go straight out of the box. I was a little frustrated the first time I had to change threads, but my hubby talked me through it and now I can do it myself. I can see it's important to clean/brush out the threading/cutting area after or before each use, which is no problem to do. Brother is an excellent brand with a good reputation, and I'm glad I bought this model.",4 "Great all-purpose serger for a beginner or occasional seamstress I grew up using my grandmother's serger so as soon as I moved out on my own I knew I wanted one as well. I picked this serger based on the brand's strong reputation and good reviews and am glad I did. The biggest considerations for me were whether I could use it for a range of applications and whether it would be easy to thread. It met my expectations in both areas. The second is especially important to me because I remember that my grandmother's serger was QUITE hard to thread which became a pain if a thread broke. This serger is very easy and results in me using it more often.The bottom line is this is a great machine and as long as you are a beginner or occasional seamstress you will find it meets your needs. I also appreciate that it is durable and stores easily in my closet. I have had it for over a year now and it still works very well.",3 "A fantastic product for the price This is my first attempt to use a serger. This machine is fantastic! It is easy to use.....the only problem I had was that I neglected to see that it had to be threaded in a certain order. Once I finally let that soak in.....I have had no problems and feel like I can tackle any kind of sewing project now.",4 "First time for a serger This serger is a great serger to start with!!! I have never used a serger before and love it! Very easy to thread and use. The CD's & manual are very good. The first night I used it, I learned to thread it, do a rolled hem, 4 thread serge, and use the gathering foot it comes with! I highly recommend this serger!",4 "Brother 1034D - excellent buy for the money This machine does as advertised and more. This is an excellent buy for the price, and is hard to beat. Easy loading for all four threads, smooth operating, and fairly compact. Another machine that compares costs about eight times as much. Very happy with this serger, and would recommend it to anybody.",4 "Good, Basic Machine I am currently taking fashion design courses at my local community college to improve my sewing skills. Because we have to be speedy, my usual methods of finishing seams (French, Hong Kong, etc.) were taking up too much time...the profs want us to just use the overlock machine. Problem: There are only 3 overlock machines in the lab, always a line waiting to use them, and it isn't always convenient to drive over to the school just to finish the seams.I wanted an inexpensive and basic serger that I could use at home. I didn't need it to thread itself. I didn't want fancy bells and whistles. I just wanted it for finishing my seams.I've had it for a month and have used it for four garments and I am very pleased with it. It is certainly easier to use than the industrial machines in the lab!Pros:*Great price for what you get*Compact size*Easy to use--I was playing with it within 15 minutes of taking it out of the box*Easy to thread because of the on-machine color guidelines*Has a nice overlock stitch that finishes seams quite wellCons:*Very plasticky--the worst being the flimsy thread tree that is plastic instead of metal*No case or handle--just a soft plastic cover similar to the old plastic typewriter covers*It does have a tendency to scoot with the vibration...not a lot but I have to return it to its original location on the table frequently (really a minor issue)*Instructions can be kind of sketchy...read and re-read completely...information you need may be further down the line (to be fair, I haven't watched the cd--it says it is for PC and I have a Mac)If you are looking for a starter serger for a reasonable price, this is a great place to start!",4 "Inexpensive and fun Although I got my first sewing machine 33 years ago I never considered a serger until I wanted to make leotards for my daughter. I opted for this inexpensive machine because I thought it wouldn't be too much money lost if I didn't like it. I wish I would have gotten it a long time ago. It comes pre-threaded and it was very easy to start using it immediately. When I endeavored to change the thread it got a bit tricky. Threading the lower looper is the hardest part. Sergers are complicated machines. The manual is good when trouble shooting tension problems. The threading was still a bit hard even following the manual closely. I haven't used the included videos too much but my husband helped me and he said that he had better luck with You Tube tutorials than he did with the included video. The tie-off threading method is usually pretty successful. Since I have never tried any self-threading models I'm not sure if that feature is worth the extra money. It didn't come with the elastic foot so I bought it separately since I sew leotards. I haven't had much luck using that foot yet. It works great just doing samples but it is hard to control the exact fullness desired with a specific length of elastic/fabric. I ended up giving up on the ""elasticator"" and instead baste the elastic into the leg openings with my conventional machine to place the fullness exactly where it is needed and then overlock it in place using wooly nylon in the loopers. I think this is a great machine for the money and would highly recommend it. I might consider someday upgrading to a serger that has a coverstitch option. I think this machine is definitely worth the money and a good place to start.",3 "No fear serger! I have only been sewing about a year. I have beautiful Brother Innovis 1200 for my sewing machine, but I really wanted to to try a serger and couldn't justify spending the cash on a serger like I did my sewing machine. I love my Brother and trust their products. After reading many of the reviews on the 1034D I went for it. Don't get me wrong - I was scared. I heard stories about how hard it is to use sergers and how difficult they are to thread. Like other reviewers, I unpacked it, looked over the manual, watched all the videos and got going. I even took some extra pictures of it threaded so I had them for reference for when I needed to thread it. I felt comfortable with the machine in a couple of hours. I also used my label maker to label the thread paths and side controls to make it more user friendly for me. I started my first project (simple pillow cases) and the sample thread broke. I took all the thread out and rethreaded it with my own thread. It took me just a few minutes to do it the first time. I thought, why do people make such a big deal out of this? My only suggestion is for Brother to improve the video so there are closer shots showing the detailed areas when threading and the manual could be better, but both are ok and not so bad they will stop you. Enjoy!",4 "Great price-- easy to use This machine does everything it is advertised to do, and the instructions and video are fool-proof. I haven't used a serger in over 5 years and was afraid I had forgotten all the tricks for threading and serging, but this machine makes it so easy! it's also pretty quiet for how fast it is- I could still have a conversation without shouting! And it does not get too hot as some cheaper machines do-- I was able to sew and sew until I was done !",3 "nice serger First time serger for me and after watching the instruction video I could do it and make it work. I have used it several times and I like it. Havent done anything fancy with it but for everyday use to fix a garment or sew a blanket it works like a charm. would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple serger to sew with and after 3 years it still works with no problems.",3 "No bells, No whistles, just a darn good machine This is my first Brother serger. I don't know why I was so reluctant to even TRY a Brother. This is the best machine I have had. As I said, no bells, no whistles, but it does the work. I would definitly buy it again, and would have - actually - SHOULD have bought this before I spent all kinds of money on another brand. Thank you Amazon for having it for sale.",4 "Great machine, especially for the value This is a great little machine, particularly when the price is factored in. Even without watching the DVD, I managed to figure out how to thread it using the book, and for my basic finishing projects, I'm set! I haven't tried to move beyond anything other than just these basics, but I have high hopes based on the use so far. Are there machines that do more and might be a bit better, sure. But for beginners-novice sewers, or people at any level who just need a basic machine for simple finishing work, I think this is a great machine.",3 "Easy as using a sewing machine This is my first serger and I love this brother 1034D serger. It is very easy to thread and easy to use. The instruction is good and the CD is very informative. This was delivered in 3 days. Would be nice if the cd was also available on DVD for people who doesn't have a computer. For a first time serger user you couldn't ask for a easier machine.",4 "easy serger Very easy transaction and really fast delivery. I was very happy after using this serger. It is so easy. I had an old singer serger before and this one is so much better.",4 "Great Serger ! Never having used a serger before I was amazed at how easy this on is to set up compared to others I have seen. It is so easy to use, I wish I had gotten one sooner. It comes already threaded so all you need to do is follow the ""path"" to learn to thread the machine. There are a couple of instructional cd's that come with it, they are great. I recommend viewing them if you have never used a serger before. Also, the next day shipping was well worth the cost...the money I saved on the purchase price paid for the shipping!",4 "Exceeded Expectations I love this machine. The set-up seemed overwhelming at first, but after reading through the manual, it was super simple. I have been using it almost every day for the past month or so, and it hasn't given me any problems.",4 "Bother 1034 Serger This machine is a breeze to operate. It is simple to use for multiple household projects. You will find yourself looking for serger fashions. I love this machine",4 "Great for a first serger but annoyingly LOUD It's easy to thread, use and is ready out of the box. The only downside is it squeals like a pig...a very loud pig. Even when you go slow. At first I thought that I'd forgotten to oil something but nope, it's just loud. I won't return it because other than the noise, it serges like a dream.",3 "brother serger I bought this machine to replace an old one. Threading with the lay in type is pretty easy. The machine worked well tension wise from the start. Directions are easy to follow. I think this machine is a good alternative to the more expensive ones. It does what I want and much more. I am a happy customer of Brother products.",3 "Brother Serger 1034D I tried a Singer serger but it was awful. Getting this Brother machine was a complete joy. The cd is SO useful. I was able to start serging right away. One of the threads broke unexpectedly but the cd tutorial showed me the ease of threading. I will use this machine to finish all of my projects. I like the fact that I can use multiple colored thread to create something unique. When my machine arrived it had color coordinated thread to each of the tension and threaded lines. Brother really figured out a great way to teach the novice how to serge. I'm not an expert yet but I feel that I can be.",4 "Fabulous machine!!!! My husband bought this machine for me about a year and a half ago (it was on my wish list). Anyway it is exactly what I needed. I'm a long time seamstress and have used dozens of sergers over the years, and this little honey does it all. It worked perfectly right out of the box, granted I know what I'm doing, still that does not guarantee a sewing machine will be cooperative.One huge surprise has been that this machine is easy for my daughters to use as well, they are ages 11, 9 and 6. Granted they aren't threading it, but they don't hesitate to sit down and finish the edges of their 4-H projects at all. The first couple of times they were nervous about the blade, but the last time my middle daughter cut a pattern out, she had a little excess fabric hanging off of one piece and I told her to get the scissors, and she told me not to worry the serger would snip it right off ""finger snap"". So there you go, out of the mouths of babes.Threading any serger is a real pain in the fanny, this one is no different. But the directions in the manual are very good, just follow them to the letter. So if you buy this serger (or any serger for that matter) put the instruction manual in a safe place and where you can grab it quickly.",4 "Perfect... if you read directions I bought this serger because I was working a lot with knits. I am new to serging but as a beginner I think this is a great machine. If you read and refer back to the directions it is easy to use and quick to adjust. There are pictures of different stitch issues and ways to solve them. Even though I had never used a serger before I was comfortable using it within a couple of hours and have since used it for knits and wovens, for gathering, rolled edges, and finishing seams. So far I have had no problems with it that couldn't be solved by referring back to the directions and making the recommended adjustments.",4 "Easy to use, easy to learn I just received this serger last weekend for my birthday. I've been sewing consistently for the last three years, and felt like I was ready for a serger, but they scare me. I wanted a beginner's serger - not something super expensive and complicated. After reading the reviews, I hinted (with a link) of this serger and low and behold - it was wrapped up for my birthday! I watched the very outdated (and yet humorous) CD-Rom that came with the serger. It was super helpful in learning how to thread the serger, start sewing with it, and different ways to use it. I think that tutorial was SUPER helpful if you take the time to watch the whole thing. I feel VERY comfortable using the machine and have even made a few things since I got it. I've had no problems or issues with it at all. I think for someone starting out serging, it is the PERFECT machine at a GREAT price. It flows easily, and serges beautifully. I paid 2x's the amount for a great sewing machine that I constantly use, and I'm glad to finally have my serger!",4 "An Amazing Serger I wanted to wait a while before giving a review on this machine. I have heard nothing but fantastic reviews for this serger, and after using it I understand why. One of my initial concerns was that it would be difficult to thread. I hear nightmares about the length of time that requires, but this machine isn't as bad as sergers are made out to be. Granted, I don't enjoy changing the threads everytime I want to switch colors, but it isn't hard. Before this machine, I was a total novice in the serger world, and this has made me want to get the Coverhem to continue.My stiches have been amazing. I've had so much fun playing with this machine and learning what it can do. I know I've only explored 1/10 of it's capabilities (if that), but it's just wonderful. I'm dying to get more material to get more creative with it.",4 "LOVE my serger This is my first serger and I love it. It was a little tricky to thread but I found some great videos on Youtube that helped alot. It has worked great ever since and I can't believe I have been sewing so long without a serger. I am a big fan of Brother. I have a Brother sewing machine (HE-120) and a printer (MFC 490CW) and both work great and I have had them for 5 and 6 years respectively. Whenever I have a problem I can email brother and they get right back to me with help. My problem is usually solved with one email but sometimes it takes more but it is always solved.This serger was ordered as a replacement for one I purchased the week before from an independent seller. The first machine was not functional and Amazon helped me order a new one (from them) and upgraded me to one day shipping. The replacement has worked like a dream since I unpacked it. I am still learning all about it.",4 "One sweet little machine Finally, a serger I could afford. It was worth the wait. The machine is beautifully well made and not a plastic toy. When you see the inside of the machine you have to be impressed. I have always feared threading a serger but this little guy was easy, if you follow the directions. You must thread in a specific order. It comes with 2 DVDs that are a real help.It arrived in perfect condition and ran great right out of the box. I was surprised that it came with the blind hem foot and gathering foot and the little cut-off collector that is invaluable.I have a big industrial straight stitch sewing machine and I thought that was all I would ever need. Now, I don't know how I ever managed without a serger.If you always wanted a serger, take a chance on this one. The price is right, they can't get any cheaper and it is a brand name.",4 "Brother serger I had had a small Singer serger before and was very frustrated by the very difficult threading process I had to constantly redo on it. It took hours to do it. I was skeptical about the claim that the Brother serger was easy to thread, but it really is! I was able to change threads or re-thread in a snap with the lay-in looper. It is easy to use and I was able to make draperies and curtains for our RV the first time I tried it. The seams look beautiful and neat and no trimming needed. I would recommend this machine highly.",4 "It's as great as everyone says it is! While researching sergers, I looked at everything - from the $2k Babylock to the $199 Singer. I debated long and hard. I was really stuck on purchasing a machine with a coverstitch option and from a dealer that would provide me with lessons. Once I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to mess with constantly changing the machine from the coverstitch to the overlock stitch - I wanted 2 seperate machines - it brought me to a much lower price bracket.I purchased this serger because it was the most reviewed of any other serger out there - in any price bracket - on top of that - it got the highest reviews. Also, with all the tutorials out there, geared to this particular serger, I was confident that I would be able to learn to use this with out classes that I was willing to pay so much more for.I am so pleased with this purchase - just like everyone says - you plug it in right out of the box and I was ready to go. I did open the front cover of the machine and study the thread paths before I hit the pedal. And the next day, I did switch all the colored threads to cones, by knotting the new thread to the old. The DVD that comes with the machine is so informative.The stitches this machine makes are so professional looking. I read a lot of online sewing blogs, and I must admit, my beginner serging with this machine looks way better than some of those sewing bloggers out there - they really need to fix their tensions. ;)Keeping in mind that I have never touched a serger in my life, and to be honest, I never really cared to, until recently... with a little bit of studying and online video watching, I found it fairly easy to start this machine up and give all my products a professional look - with very little cost invested. I would recommend this machine to anyone. :)Happy Serging!",4 "Brother 1034D Serger I just purchased my fourth Brother 1034D Serger. I have been using these sergers commercially since 1999. The model number has changed over the years, but it still seems to be the same serger. This inexpensive serger is a ""work horse"", easy to thread, simple to adjust the tension, and always has a beautiful stitch. My sergers are used in my business for many hours daily. My previous serger lasted four years before just finally wearing out. I would never waste the money again on a more expensive serger because I can wear it out just as fast as I can wear this one out. This little serger seems to never require repairs - just blow the lint out of it and keep going. In the past, I always had problems with my commercial sergers which typically cost two to three thousand dollars each. They were extremely difficult to thread and the stitch quality never looked as nice as that of the Brother 1034D. I will never switch brands or models and hope Brother will continue to manufacture this serger for years to come.",4 "Good and Simple I bought this one for my mom and give it a try!The DVDs included are very descriptive and offer lots of ideas for sewing projects.It is very easy to use and switching between stitches is fast!I was a little afraid of the tension adjustments first, but they make sense once you read the instructions.I had a Singer serger in the same price range, but it shook the whole table and made terrible noise.Brother is by far better in this case!The machine is very silent when running, the speed is good and it does not shake at all.If you are looking for a good serger for 200$ definitely get the Brother not the Singer. They both do the same things, Brother is better!I own a Singer Quantumlock serger, about 3 times more expensive then this machine and I find Singer harder to use, but more strong, fast, plus it does the coverstitches and the chain stitch.",4 "Wonderful Machine I have this serger. It is wonderful. I have never had any problems with it. With this machine I sew my daughter's ballroom competition gowns and clothing. I have made theatrical costumes for my granddaughter also. It sews like a breeze.",4 "Update 1/30/13 UPDATETwo years later and this little serger is still working great. It's a real workhorse. Makes beautiful rolled hems. Adjustible tension and differential feed results in easy gathers. Still lovin it.When my 14 year old Pfaff serger began acting up I began researching what was happening with sergers. Here's what I learned.1. Pfaff, Viking and Singer are all owned by the same company now. Customers are not pleased with the dumbing down of the Viking and Pfaff sewing and serging machines. I tried out the machines and found that the prices on the low end machines (Pfaff and Viking) were much higher than the Brother but did no more. Checked the internet on Bernina, saw no better features and knew that Bernina was always the most expensive of all machines, so I just moved on.2. Wanted an auto threading machine (Babylock) but did not want to spend over $1200. Also, I had no use for the extra stitches. (If I were going to buy a high end machine, it would be a Babylock due to its auto thread tension and auto threading).3. Bottom line is that the now low end machines are better than my old Pfaff mid priced serger. No point in paying for repairs.4.Finally, for the Brother Serger -- Thought I would try it and send it back if it was junk. It's GREAT. Looper threading is much easier than my old machine. It has a free arm which my old machine did not. The Brother only takes about one second to remove the stitch finger to switch to narrow 3-thread overlock or rolled hem and sews these beautifully. I haven't tried the gathering foot yet, but I had to buy that foot extra many years ago and it is a foot I use, so nice bonus to have it included with the Brother. The Brother is no louder, nor does it vibrate more than the $1000+ machines that I tried in the stores.5. Bottom line,I needed a serger to do 3 and 4 stitch overlock, gathering and rolled hem. This Brother gave me exactly what I needed for a great price. Couldn't be happier.",4 "Brother 1034D is worth it In purchasing this machine I was highly skeptical and thought I would be sending back after its first run. I have had this machine for a year now and love it! Before purchasing, I read all the reviews and did a lot of research on what type of serger I wanted. I even considered a high quality, $800 serger which created beautiful lingerie edges. After reading several good and bad reviews for this product I decided that I would take a risk with it. I'm glad I did.I just graduated with a four year fashion design degree, and I would not have made it through my senior year studio without this serger. I specialized in custom designed wedding dresses and this surger's ability to create rolled hems on really delicate and thick fabrics, resulted in a beautiful finished product. Once I discovered the rolled hem function on the machine, I rarely ever surged anything; the rolled hem just seems to look so much cleaner on a finished product. You do have to adjust the threads a little and get use to it with each different fabric you use. Unlike some of the really expensive fancy machines I was use to in the lab, I found that I did have to do a couple of practice stitches and make sure the tension was correct when switching fabrics. After those few practice stitches and some minor tweaking, the machine produces a nice finished edge.I usually get really frustrated at threading sergers and this was one of my biggest concerns when looking to purchase a serger. This machine is incredibly easy to thread and has wonderful color coding instructions.Overall I highly recommend this serger. It produces quality work and is highly worth the money.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger After much research, I decided to purchase this as my first serger. I was able to successfully thread it the first time using the instructions in the book and the diagram on the machine. I have no serging experience and wanted a decent, reliable machine at a reasonable price to start with. Based on other reviews, this machine seemed to meet my requirements. So far, I have been very pleased with it. It may be too basic for advanced users but I think it is a good machine for beginners.",4 "Just what I was hoping for! This surger has been just what I was hoping for. I am a beginner with surgers and all the sewing shops wanted to sell me sergers for $1000.00 and up. I have been very pleased with the function and usability of this product especially for the price. I couldn't say one bad thing about it and Amazon came through on the shipping much sooner than I thought.",4 "Love my serger! It is easy to put together with thread instructions printed on the machine. Different widths and lengths for different styles of sewing. It is such a great thing to have!",4 "Easy to use. They weren't kidding when they recommended NO PINs used with this machine. I broke the cutter knife with one pin and had to order another. Once you understand the threading, the machine is a little work horse. A real good machine. I don't know how to do curves and corners though. Maybe I should only do straight runs. The cutters cut too much out of curves and corners so I should just read reviews to find how best to use the machine. The DVDs that come with this machine are CRAP. Use You Tube and get good, high-def instruction.",3 "IT WORKS!!! This machine does everything you need!I was amazed at the easy threading and smooth operating.I would recommend this product to anyone, beginner or veteran! I spent $253 on a SingerModel which broke after 3 weeks of use and was disapointmented...my serging confidence was broken.Not with this machine... My confidence in using a serger has been restored!!! Brother has made an exceptional Priduct! I would buy 2 just soI'm never without it! IT WORKS!",4 "Great Serger Very pleased so far. I have had it for about a month and it's doing a great job so far.",4 "LOVE IT! I ordered it not long ago and it got to me very fast. I tried it out almost immediately. After playing around for a bit one of the threads broke, so to put my own on, I had to take some time to figure it out, but it is all on the machine and in the book, so was able to get it back to work fast again. It is my first time to use and own serger, but I do love it!!! It makes everything look so much more professional and I can't wait to find more projects to have an excuse to use it again and again. :) And of course eventually I need to learn what else it can do other than the regular finish and cut the edges. :)))",4 "Top notch product We took a long time researching the various options for a surger. This is a great product, which already has the quality of reviews it deserves. It is the best value in its class and is well supported by the seller and manufacturer. The manual is clear and the threading is particularly easy compared with many of its competitors. A very good all round choice if you want something simple and reliable.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 lay- in Thread Serger I haven't used it much, but what little time I have spent on it I realy like it. I am sure that I'll give it 5 stars, after I have used it more. I loved that I could use it right out of the box.",3 "Works great! So far- I love this machine! It works great and comes pre-threaded. However, when you do have to re-thread it, the directions are pretty easy to understand. It's all color coded and has arrows on the machine so you just follow it. Awesome!",3 "Great machine for the price After reading many of the reviews about the different sergers on the market - I decided on this one. Yes, it doesn't thread itself like the $1300 Babylock that the dealer tried to sell me because "threading sergers is really hard". Well, I'm a beginner and frankly I have a husband that spoils me and would have bought that machine for me - but why? Read the manual, watch the video, do as I did and label the parts and thread the machine. I threaded it while holding a conversation with both my husband and son. This machine performs well and I have enjoyed learning using it. It may not thread itself but it gets the job done.",4 "Brother 1034D Serger I am very happy with this serger, works great out of the box. A great product for a good price, I highly recommend it.",4 "Awesome Serger This machine is wonderful. Don't let anyone fool, threading it is a breeze. it came threaded and before I started I tracked all the threads to see their layout. i even took a few pictures. The instructions are not that good so don't wait until you need them. Once i broke a thread or ran out, I was very confident in rethreading.For the money, this is a great buy!",4 "Brother Serger Love it, compared to my old Singer Baby Lock,this works like a dream. So far I've only used it twice and had to change the thread once it was "child-splay"",3 "Gave as a gift Since I gave it as a gift and she hasn't used it I can't rate it 5 stars but it came early and locks fine.",3 "Love It! This is my 3rd serger and I love it! It sews like a dream and is a nice compliment to my other sewing machines. Brother is a good brand for sewing. When I wear this one out, I will purchase another Brother.",4 "great deal This was sch a great deal I bought 3. All for my daughters. They open them up eassy to thread and away they went. It's so nice to hear "Thanks Mom I love It"",4 "Fantastic serger I am new to Serging. I am working on a big project for Days For Girls, Int. I couldn't afford a Babylock, but this one was within my budget. What I love? It works Well and is easy to operate, love the speed of Serging.. I was terrified of threading it, but did it successfully on my first attempt. There a great You Tube video a woman made with even more Lear directions. She point out all the potential pitfalls.",3 "Not for me For the sale price of $189 this was probably worth what I paid for it. It is very finicky and has to be threaded just right for it to work. The instructions were not very helpful but I was able to find tutorials on youtube that helped. When it worked, it did a good job. However, I bought it to use on my new business and need a serger that will work every time, at least once a week. I only got to use this machine on 2 items before the upper looper motor settings jammed and now it won't work due to the looper bumping on all the other parts. I am returning it to buy a more reliable brand serger. If you are just using it on basic projects, once or twice a year, it might work for you but if you are planning to use it often, it won't be worth the headache.",2 "Love it Once I figured out the easiest way to change thread, it works fine. I'm still experimenting with the serger. Love being able to protect the material ends.",4 "Love My Serger! I love this serger! This is my very first one and the cd/videos were very helpful! I can now thread my machine alone, thanks to colored guides on the machine. It seemed intimidating at first but it's a great one! I've had it over a year now and have never had any problems. I recommend it to everyone, beginners on up =)",4 "Wonderful at home serger. I have used this on many projects, and it works beautifully. Easy to thread, many stitch selections, and has many other things you can use it for besides serging.",4 "quiet little worker This serger is a little quieter than my other machines. Easy to thread, non-standard levers and knobs, but they work great and it's easy to get used to. Example, the foot raising control is on the upper right instead of near the needle.This is such a good deal, that I might buy another one to save from switching thread so often!",4 "Lillian I am very pleased with my serger. The light is bright and I can clearly see what I am doing. The threading is so much easier than previous machines that I have used. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 lay in thread serger Love this machine. I have been using since the day it arrived. It was pretty easy to thread even though it already comes threaded. The DVDs were helpful. I've been sewing up a storm and there is so much more for me learn about what this machine can do. I was a little scared about the serger because I had never used one. This is easy. I have had zero problems and have sewn 10 skirts, a blouse and a dress. My sewing machine missed me. This doesn't replace your sewing machine. It makes your sewing better.",4 "Very easy to use Highly recommend! I have been using my mom's 30 year old Kenmore sewing machine for little projects, but have started selling little Pillowcase style dresses in my Etsy shop: [...] and needed something that would allow me to make dresses without lining them & finishing the raw edge. I wanted to give it that professional finish. This machine is soooo easy to use! I love the finishing stitches! While I have been sewing for 20 years, I highly recommend this machine to even a beginner!! The manual & dvd is perfect with step by step instruction!",4 "Another raving review for this little serger As many of the other reviews state, this really is a super little machine for the price! I've been sewing for 40+ years and consider myself an intermediate sewer/quilter, yet this is my first serger. I find it very easy to thread -- really no more difficult than an ordinary sewing machine if you just follow the color codes for each thread and use the provided tweezers for threading the small needle/looper holes. I've already completed 3 projects using the various stitch capabilities. Each time I change thread color I make it a point to re-thread from the beginning just for practice. The included CD's provide additional visual instruction and are worth viewing. I'll mention that the first machine I ordered got lost in transit, but as soon as I notified Amazon they shipped another one to me overnight at no additional shipping cost -- Kudos to them! If you're looking for an inexpensive serger without a lot of bells and whistles but can do the job this is it!",4 "So far it's a good machine So far this is a great machine! It's easy to setup and easy to use. Great for a beginner.",4 "AWESOME !! I bought this for my mother to replace her White and she has been using it non-stop since with no issues whatsoever! Shipping was fast, product arrived in tip-top shape. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a great serger.",4 "Great value This machine works well and provides lots of different serging options. My favorite feature right now is the blind hem foot. It is also easy to adjust the tension of the threads to get a line of stitching that is neither too tight or too loose. The machine is made of strong plastic and seems sturdy -- you'd have to spend much, much more to get the same machine with more metal components.The serger is easy to thread, but you do ave to finesse the pedal if you want to serge at a lower speed.My biggest complaint is that the instruction booklets (CD and paper formats) could have been a little better written. I have a hard time understanding some of the diagrams. That having been said, the booklets do have a lot of information.",4 "I like it I bought this serger a few months ago, and sarted using is about one month ago. I am very pleased with the results so far. I sew at beginner's level, and have sewn a tote bage, a purse and a skirt. It's easy to work with and gives my projects a neat finish. It's quite easy to thread and worked fine on thick fabric (jeans). I don't sew every day (as yet) so I hope that it will last, since electricity cycle in my country is 50 cycle (the machine is 60 cycle).",3 "First time user Loved it from the start. Easy to use right out of the box. Extra accessories included were a real bonus. Finished a project a day after receiving the serger. It did not disappoint.",4 "Troublemaker This is a little troublemaker!!!! It won't sew all kinds of fabric. It's incredibly tedious to thread and if you don't do it right the thread will break. Had mine in for service the first week. Save your money and get a Juki.",0 "Didn't work I bought this serger because I read the reviews from other buyers. However, when I took it out straight from the box and turned it on, the serger light came on but when I pressed the serger foot to serge, nothing happened. I called Brothers customer service and she told me I could get it serviced at one of their locations. It was new and it already needed to be serviced. I don't think so. I just return it and request for a full refund.",0 "love it I learned how to thread from dvd and instructions are ok. I'm not a pro. There were a lot of adjustments left for trail and error. It's easier to use on sturdy fabric versus thin and stretchy.",3 "Easy to use! I just got it so I haven't had time to experiment too much but I did change the threads with no trouble at all and it works like a charm and I made a beautiful sweater. The VCDs are very helpful with ideas and tips on how to use it. I totally recommend it.",4 "Best surger for the money I have ever owned! This surger offers so many benefits of surgers that cost five times more. It is so easy to use and comes with a DVD for tips and use of unit. I would recomend it to anyone as their first time surger.",4 "Still reviewing I havent really fully used this machine because I found a little bit intimidating. The cds are helpfull but I wish they had a more updated version. When you play the cds, the topics are not in order and I found the video a little boring. I still havent compltely used it and taking step by step. But it is a good machine for the money. I am sure I wil love it once I get the hang of it.",2 "hard to use I got this as a gift from my mom and reallllyyyy want to use it... but i just cant figure out how to thread it!!! I am a newbie and have no experience at all with sergers so i cant judge the machine. however, the instructional disc that came with the machine was quite confusing that i watched it over and over again and tried several times but never got it right. at the end, i got so frustrated and gave up... I cant say if im just stupid or the machine itself is hard to use but the serger is now just sitting in the storage without any use...",1 "amazing. I brought it home, let it come to room temp. and started serging. I haven't stopped since.I hope it continues.",4 "Brother Serger 1034D This will be my beginner's review, I've just opened the box to my Brother 1034D Serger and am watching the Tutorial CD's (Brother should consider updating this to a single, higher quality DVD). The color coded threading is already done for you when the machine arrives (one of the resaons I purchased this little guy in the first place) but we all know that eventually you'll need to tackle this task. SAVE YOURSELF TIME and go watch this aftermarket video - amazingly helpful ([...]). I'm about to begin my first Serging adventure now and I'm hoping it's as simple as so many of these reviews have made it out to be. I have been utilizing a standard sewing machine for more than 35 years so I'm hoping to catch up with technology...",3 "brother serger Arrived very quickly, haven't had time to set it up yet, but I used my last Brother serger for almost fifteen years before I had major problems with it. If this one lasts that long, it will be money well spent.",4 "Don't be afraid! I had heard all the horror stories and was intimidated. I looked it over for weeks before I finally used it and it was WONDERFUL! So fast! Now, I haven't changed the thread yet, but the instructional videos that came with it are a great help. When that time comes, I will just follow the instructions that were included. I think I will be able to use it for a lot more than I even thought when I bought it. Looking forward to years of great use.",4 "great Serger for the money This is a great serger for the money - I am new to sewing and i found this machine to be very easy to use, and to understand. Since my purchase of this machine I have gone a little nuts with the projects. this is more than just a beginners serger and has more than enough features to keep anyone going. Highly recommend this to everyone.",4 "EASY to use! Bottom line... This serger is easy to use! I was scared to death by all the talk of how hard sergers are to thread. This one is as close to idiot proof as you can get! The price isn't half bad either :)",4 "fantastic serger! This overlock machine works wonderfully - it's very fast, easy to thread (with color coded diagrams on the machine) and easy to use. I especially like that you can merrow with it as well. Definitely a good machine and worth the price.",4 "Great for Beginners So far I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I showed this machine to my aunt who is a very talented seamstress and she was impressed. I like that it has different decorative stitches. As soon as I become more familiar with this machine I'm going to try them out. I think this a good buy for beginners.",4 "first serger ever & lovin it! This baby is amazing! I, of course, couldnt wait for it to arrive (thank you amazon for the free shipping :)) and once it did, I let it sit, untouched in the box for a few days. After reading the reviews saying you needed a 'good chunk of time' to really get to know your new machine, I was a little nervous. But finally on day 3 I rolled up my sleeves, pulled it out of its box and stared at it... Then about 5 mins later I found the two CD's it came with and watch the first one twice, all the way through. This CD is perfect for visual learners like myself! I was serging away in no time and haven't looked back! I've easy changed thread and have only used the one 'regular stitch' so far, but thats all I've needed. As a beginner this machine is heavenly and I'm so pleased with my investment :)",4 "I had worn out one Brother serger and was lost. I was so happy to find another Brother serger with many recommendations. When my new Brother serger arrived I could hardly wait to open, watch the DVD and try it out. I do a great deal of sewing, some for other people and was lost when I could not get my old to work anymore. What a surprise when my daughter found one I could afford on Amazon.com! I do not put it away as it is in use at least three or four times a week. And, it's so much easier to thread.",4 "My new serger I love the serger it is everyting I thought it would be. Instructions are clear and easy to understand. The company I bought it from has wonderful customer service.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-in Thread serger This machine is very easy and fun to use. I did some research before I decided on this one. I can't wait to get into some more projects with this!",4 "Brother 1034 Serger Great machine - easy to thread, easy to use. Have had mine about a month and have done many projects with it. Uses regular machine needles and regular thread. Would recommend this product.Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger",4 "so please with this serger got this serger for a birthday present, It's the best present i ever recieved. I am working on wedding lineings and I never had a serger before."" WHAT A GREAT JOB IT DOES"" The threading on the brothers machine is so easy and controlling the tenison also. I've made 120 sashes with oraganze fabric and it came out so prefect. I recommend this machine to anyone who has never used a serger before. ""GO FOR IT"".You will be so pleased.",4 "Very Nice Machine My husband purchased this item for me off of my Wish List as a surprise gift and I am quite pleased! The machine arrived with colored threads and easy to follow instructions as well as a video for those who are, like me, visual learners. I am new to sewing, period...and found this machine very easy to use. I have used it on two occasions, and have had no difficulties with threading it or adjustments. I would highly recommend this product to those who are new to Serging. I was able to use it right out of the box after reading the instructions and watching the video with no frustrations. The price was very affordable for all the machine offers, and I doubt I will ever be a Master Sewer to the point where I will need to replace this machine with one that offers more options.",3 "Good Price - Now to make stuff . . My 12 year old bernina serger broke and it was going to cost $150 to repair it -- So I got a new Brother Serger. Great deal. One problem with mine is that the upper looper tension can get real tight when changing the setting a number or 2. The dvd video is lame, it was made in the 1980s. It can also be seen on YouTube if you're interested.",4 "I love this machine. I have used many sergers including industrials and I love this one the best. For the price it is an excellent product.",4 "WORTH PURCHASING - I MEAN IT! I needed this sooooooo bad! My mom talked me ought of ever buying one because to her estimation - a sewing machine can do the same thing. But NO IT CAN'T! This machine carries instructions that are so easy to follow....you need to have the patience to mess up and try again. One try and it was off I go! AWESOME. I love the way it cleans up your work on the edges , no sewing machine can do this unless it carries a built-in cutter. The machine gives you a DVD or CD that you can follow through manually. COME ON PEOPLE OF THE SEWING WORLD GET ONE! It's sure worth it.",4 "great product I love my new Brother serger! This is a dream to use and is not getting any rest since I received it.",4 "love love love Love this machine. I had yrs ago bought an Elna serger for over 1000.00. It was constantly breaking. I can tell the difference with this serger its like a Cadillac",4 "LOVE it!!!! I am new to sewing and I wanted a seger I could figure out how to use on my own. I researched, and this one had the best reviews. It came in perfect condition and ready to be used. With the videos, threading it is a breeze, as well as learning how to do the different stitches. Just today, I learned how to use the 3-thread stitch and the rolled edge, and hemmed a skirt with a nice lettuce-rolled hem. It is so user-friendly with the videos. The only con o can think of is that the manuals are a little skimpy, but with the videos, I haven't found this to be a problem.",4 "Great serger, great price I almost bought a more expensive serger (a Janome), but glad I didn't. The Brother is $100 cheaper and has a ton more features. The serger came pre-threaded so I was able to start out right away. It's also easier to thread than I expected. Sewing is fun again now that I don't have to finish raw edges and that the sewing goes A LOT faster on the serger.",4 "Wife loves this thing! She says it is a little complicated to learn, but once you get it down it saves her hours upon hours of work. She says it is pretty easy to use once you learn the thing too. Worth every penny.",4 "Great Product Purchased for a gift, does everything advertised and then some. Price great, fast service. Quality product, if you are looking for a serger, buy this one!!",4 "A Pleasure I enjoy using this machine to put together the tops of quilts with. I am not an expert in sewing and this allows me to have some creativity with sewing knowing that the stitches sewn will not come apart.I found it easy to thread and I have had it for years without having to do any maintenance on it. I am very well pleased with the ease of use.",4 "A GOOD PURCHASE Don't be afraid to purchase this serger. I purchased it and it is my first serger. I wanted to try a good serger that did a good job and did not want to invest a lot of money in the first one. I can truly say that it does a beautiful job, it's fairly quite and feels very sturdy. I love it. I have not tried to rethread it. I will use the tread that came with it because I'm sewing darker colors and the stitches are beautiful for what I'm doing. I will definitely rethread so that I'm comfortable doing so (as opposed to just tying and pulling the threads through). There is a very good you-tube video on threading so I've just GOT to try it. I think it is a great machine and I'm very happy with it. Take the plunge!",4 "Serger is fantastic! Thank you so much for the prompt, well packaged delivery of my Brother 1034D serger! All of the included accessories are amazing and the instructional dvd was a life savers, as I am definitely an auditory learner. I am a member of a THREADS OF LOVE sewing group, and we sew burial gowns for infants who die prematurely. The serger's rolled hem is beautiful and makes me proud to add my part.Thanks again for your excellent service and product!",4 "Amazing for the price I bought this as a second serger for my weekend place. My first serger is a Babylock Imagine, which cost almost ten times as much. The Brother serger has as good stitch quality as the BL. It doesn't have the jet air threading or the automatic tension features, but it is easy to thread and easy to set tensions on this machine. The instruction booklets do a great job in walking the sewist through both.I can't believe this works so well and is so easy to use. There are a couple of stitches that the BL has and the Brother doesn't, but they are not very important to me (for example, blanket stitch).On the other hand, there are a couple of features I like better on the Brother. One is the free arm and the other is the presser foot lifter, which is easier to use and more conveniently located than the one on the BL.The quality I like least on this serger, and the reason for the four stars, is the noise and vibration it generates at higher sewing speeds. It is better when I sew at a moderate speed and with a thick pad under the serger.Other than that, I find it hard to believe Brother can sell this machine at this price. It is a true bargain, with good quality and design and one of the lowest price tags of any serger on the market.",3 "Love it! I'm a beginner at sewing. Last month I started sewing a dress, when i showed it to my friend she said, ""You really need to invest in a serger, so your seams wont fray."" So I began looking around and everything was way expensive! I could not find anything under $400.00, until I found this serger on Amazon. I read lot of the reviews and also e-mailed it over to my Mom (who has sewed and serged for 30 years and to a good friend who is a professional seamstress). Both agreed that it was a great deal and would do everything I would want it to do for a beginner and more.I got it in and I was in love. The serger came already threaded in red, blue, yellow and green thread which matches the color coded machine for the left and right needle and upper and lowerlooper (I bought mine new from amazon so it came threaded). This way you could easily see how it was threaded and learn how to do it yourself by following the threads.This is a 3/4 lay-in which means - it uses 2 needles to use 4 threads and 1 needle to use 3 threads.What it comes with:2 manuals, a quick reference guide for different stitches and a full featured manual (which you can also download on PDF from Brothers website)2 DVD's - One is an instruction how to and the other shows you different applications and opt feet you can buy. I also found some great You-Tube videos that show step by step how to thread this serger just type in the model number .Soft CoverAccessory bagtweezers (a must have!)Thread Netsthread spool capscleaning brushallen wrenchpressure footblind stitch foot (multi purpose foot)trim trapextra needlesIt does not come with:Brother SA212 Serger Elastic Application FootBrother SA213 Serger Gathering FootBrother SA150 Serger Pearl and Sequins FootBrother SA210 Serger Piping FootThese pressure feet you can order on Amazon and are less $$$ than ordering from Brother. I have ordered these now from Amazon but they have not come in yet. I can't wait to use them.After getting the serger and using it, I have had to order 2 additional sergers 1 for my mom (as her old serger does not have all the different features as this one does) and 1 for my sister.",4 "I love my new Brother serger I love my new serger. After using an old serger for years I bought the Brother 1034D. The stitches are so much nicer, it is easy to thread and set the tensions. I also went online and found lots of blogs the show you how to do sewing project I didn't even know you could do with a serger. Many of the bloggers have the Brother 1034d sever and list the settings for each project. If you are thinking about getting this serger DO IT. You will not regret your decision.",4 "SewingMachineAnnie I've been sewing for nearly 40 years. This is my first serger, and it was bought as a Christmas gift for me last year. I am very happy with this machine and would recommend it to anyone wanting to buy a serger. I have had little to no problems, and the problems that I've had have only been operator error ( i.e. the thread tree not being pulled all the way up!) I have waited this long to write a review, because I truly wanted to put this machine to the test. My current project is a set of eight patio cushions. These are made from a heavy cotton weave material and include cording around the edges of each cushion. Yes, I have serged through four to five layers of this thickness of fabric, with no problems.Threading this machine is idiot-proof because of the diagram on the inside of the machine, and it is color coded, they couldn't have made it any easier for us! But, I rarely need to thread it completely. I generally clip the threads up by the thread tree, change the thread cone, place the thread condom over the thread cone, thread the thread through the hole in the thread tree and then tie a square knot with the old thread. I do this for all four of the threads and then run the stitching out until the new color serges. The square knots do not effect the serging at all.I hope this review is helpful to anyone thinking about purchasing this product. I'm a happy customer!",4 "I am in love!!! I am not a very experienced sewer, but after seeing all the nifty/amazing things a serger could do I caved... I first bought a singer which I had some trouble with (the cord didn't want to stay in well). That might have been a fluke, but after seeing the Brother had better reviews and was a bit more versatile I bought it instead of exchanging for another Singer. I am absolutely in love! Also, I've been using this at least several times a week for a few months now, so this isn't a review done based on one or two uses. (I really REALLY love it!)It isn't difficult at all to learn to thread the serger... sure it's more complicated than a sewing machine, but not much, just remember the proper order and take it slow and you'll be fine. I highly recommend watching the video that comes with it, (though it could really stand to be updated) or search the net for another video to help you get comfortable threading it.I am really enjoying the variety of feet, especially the gathering foot! This is such a fun foot!! You can really create some tight gathers by tightening your needle thread tensions as well as using the differential feed.Some comparison to the Singer for those considering both:The easy way you can set the knife on or off is a VERY nice feature. No need to remove what you're working on and interrupt the line of stitching if you come to a spot where you no longer want the knife to cut. Just turn the wheel till it's down and flip the switch!The ability to remove one of the "fingers" to create the very narrow rolled hem is also nice, and very easy to do! I didn't realize this difference till I got the Brother, but I don't think either finger could come off with Singer which would lead to a wider stitch even with only 1 needle thread and the narrowest width. (Though to be fair, I could be wrong about the Singer. If there was a way to do it, it wasn't obvious to me after watching all of it's videos.)It's great to be able to use regular sewing machine needles in the serger!The ONLY thing I preferred on the Singer was the separate screws for each needle. On this machine there is one hex screw that loosens both and despite what the video says, it isn't easy for me to hold one in place while taking the other out (or putting it back in). While this is annoying, it's not a big deal, just takes a little more time and fiddling and seems an odd oversight on a machine that's so full of other nice and easy to use features.My only other complaint so far is that for some reason sometimes when I close the front door/cover it wants to stick out just a tiny bit. This doesn't affect anything, but it annoys me not to be able to figure out why it won't sit flush sometimes and will snap down perfectly other times. Ah well... if it becomes problematic for some reason I'll update the review.",4 "This is a great machine. I'm a total newb when it comes to sewing, but this serger is fantastic. It's very powerful, goes through multiple layers of fabric, is easy (enough) to thread, and just works. So far, I've sewn a couple hundred yards of seams, every thing from fine cotton shirts to velour upholstery fabric without issues.A quick search on you tube found more than enough good instructions on threading the machine, much better than the included instructions. By the third time I've changed thread spools, I can now thread it without needing a reference. There's also good videos on proper tension adjustment. Once set, this machine shines.The cutting blade is very sharp. You need to watch that, a small mistake with fabric bunching under the foot will slice giant holes in your project, I'm so glad the blade has an easy way to turn the cutting feature off.I haven't used the differential feed much, other than testing to understand why it's there. The free arm feature is great for cuffs, and other small items.If I had any issues, it would be the lack of a proper cover stitch, but I like this machine so much, I'm considering purchasing a 2340cv to make up for that omission.Thank you Brother, this is a very solid machine, and it's available at a great price.",4 "sewing with ninny's closet for many years I have used singer sewing machines. last year I decided I wanted to purchase a serger so I bought a singer I hated it. about a month ago I ordered the brother and I love it. the only thing I would change on this machine is how the fabric goes inside the machine after being cut by the cutter other than that this is the easiest serger to use I have ever found thanks brother for your wonderful products.",4 "Good Machine; Minimalist Manual If you are not a mechanically inclined person, the manual for this machine will frustrate you. I also ordered a Brother PC-420 Project Runway Limited Edition sewing machine at the same time I ordered the 1034D Serger, and the manual for that machine is clear and comprehensive.Not so for this serger. The videos are helpful, but even after viewing them, I still had unanswered questions. I finally took my machine into a local Brother dealer, and was then able to get it re-threaded and running. However, I may need to pop into the store again, because I haven't yet figured out how to replace the Stitchfinger, which you remove for rolled hems. I don't see directions on the video or the manual telling my how to do it. I'm also having some problems figuring out the tension for a rolled hem on a lightweight fabric. Something isn't right; again, I haven't found answers for my particular question in the manual or videos.However, having said all that, I am pleased overall with this machine. I love being able to finish seams professionally, and for the price this machine is a great value. I just think Brother did a less than stellar job on the manual.",3 "1st time serger owner...easy to learn, smooth I am a beginner sewer and was making children's clothing on a conventional machine and discovered I needed a serger for a more professional look. I purchased this one after much research and reading many reviews. It arrived in two days (thanks Amazon) and was easy to thread. The first time I followed the directions and after that I remembered and followed the pictures that are printed on the serger itself and it's was very easy. I am continuing to learn the things it does and I have been very impressed so far.One CON that I would like to mention is that the instructional CD's that come with the serger are just that...CD's. They only play on a microsoft computer, not a Apple MAC, which is what I have. They do not have them in DVD form either so they are pretty much of no use to me unless I borrow someone else's computer. Bummer! I was really looking forward to those instructions.Other than that...happy serging!!",4 "don't hesitate, this is a great serger! I debated whether to get a serger and how much to spend on one for quite some time. I am mostly self-taught with a sewing machine and didn't have much money for a serger.I'm glad I took the plunge. The Brother 1034d was a great choice! It was easy to thread and learn to use. I had never used a serger before, but I was serging simple garments the day I opened the box. This serger is a great value for someone looking for an entry level serger. I wish I would have bought one a long time ago. This relatively inexpensive machine is fabulous, and I think it will be a long time before I need or want to upgrade to something fancier.",4 "Wonderful Item! I have been sewing for almost 20 years and always wanted a serger. After researching for several months I decided on this one. I LOVE it! It is very easy to use and thread. I have made several projects and not had a single problem with it. It is the best investment I have made in my sewing.",4 "great value for the price I love this serger - it does exacly what I want, flawlessly. The instructions are easy to follow, too. I wanted a serger to be able to finish the raw edges of yards and yards (seemed like miles) of edges along long lengths of fabric. At the sewing machine I'd always do a rolled hem, and it would take forever. The 1034D serger is so easy to use, no problems at all with tension or puckering or anything. It's great, well worth the money.",4 "Sewing Joy After much research I finally purchased a serger. The Brother 1034D is everything they say it is. I have been sewing for 46 years and this has put some new joy in sewing for me. The only thing I have found it that it does not sew with smaller eyed needles. Not sure if it is me or the serger. Smaller needles break the thread. I will have to do more research and experimentation to figure this out. But I have made several sets of scrubs with the serger and it worked liked a charm. The video is a much see for threading and I was able to correctly thread it the first time. If you are looking for a serger, this is the one for you. Priced right, quick delivery and a joy to own.",4 "Newbie at Serging I'm very pleased with the 1034D serger and with the BROTHER Corporation in Tennessee. I shopped for a good one at a reasonable price and this one fits. These reviews here at Amazon are what convinced me to buy this serger. The unit is made in Taiwan, but they do have Tennessee phone support if you have a problem and they have a web site with Q&A;'s about the product. I used my tax incentive money from BUBBA, so I am hoping some of it went into the local econony, for staff and support here in the U.S.I'm new at serging, but the CD's that came with the serger are very helpful. If you READ and WATCH the CD's, if you are new to serging, it will help you tremendously. There's a lot to learn for us newbies. I also checked out some books in the local library and purchased one book (used, from Amazon) that was recommended in these reviews, ""Sewing with Sergers, the Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing"" by Gail Brown and Pati Palmer. It is VERY good!I did mark the ""feet"" that came with the unit (and the Elastic Taping foot that I bought separately) with the first letter of what they do with permanent ink, as I am not familiar with them yet.The serger is quiet and easy to use...so far, and FAST. I recommend learning to thread the unit, it's not hard, just unfamiliar. I haven't done a lot of different seams yet, but I am learning. It is exciting to get a serger so I'm on the road to new adventures!! Thank you Brother!!!",4 "Wonderful serger for a beginner! I am a complete novice, with great aspirations for sewing. I did some research and decided on this machine - and am extremely pleased with my purchase! It came pre-threaded with color-coded thread, great directions, and it really is easy to use. I highly recommend this model to anyone wanting to get started with a serger. I am now thoroughly annoyed when I have to pull out my normal sewing machine (rarely, thanks to the knife disable option on this serger!), as it seems very clunky and slow in comparison.",4 "Brother 3/4 Thread Serger Product is a good value for the money. DVD tutorials give you good product information on the variety of stitches and how to thread machine. Easy to use and threading in clearly marked. Only gave it four stars because the machine is light weight in construction and at low speeds, foot control is not as smooth as more expensive machines.",3 "Don't waste your money I've been sewing for decades and this is my second serger. I've hadn't been sewing much lately so when my Bernette gave up after 20 yrs. I decided just to get an inexpensive serger for what projects I had. This machine is a piece of junk. Don't waste your money. I have yet to complete a project without the thread breaking, tension all over the place, or some kind of breakdown. Doesn't make any difference what thread, needles, or how many times I re-thread, this machine simply doesn't function consistently and isn't worth the effort to turn it on.If you want a serger, do your homework to be sure it's what you need or want, then buy from a company whose primary product is sewing related; one that makes sewing machines/sergers only, not everything from office equipment to sewing. Don't get this just because of price....you will be sorry you wasted your money and put yourself through such frustration. My Bernette functioned flawlessly for 20 years, this one hasn't functioned for 20 minutes.I've since purchased a Viking and will not even donate this to anyone...it goes in the junk pile and tallied under waste of my money and allot of time.",0 "Good beginner machine However I am not a beginner. This machine lasted me less than a year before it's first trip to my local dealer. Since then I've kept is as ""extreme"" back up since I have 1.5 real sergers. Well I brought it out for an ""extreme"" moment. Didn't last a day. Back to the dealer it went.I've paid more in labor and parts than I paid for the machine.Like I said if you're a beginner, or a very casual sewer this is your machine... But if you're a sewing goddess like me, you'll find yourself very dissappointed in the machine.",2 "Love this machine. I got this serger as a birthday gift and it is Amazing. I have had this machine for over 6 years and I have only taken it to get serviced onces :/ which is terrible on my part. But nothing ever went wrong with it. I am a costume designer and constructor and I have had huge projects that this machine has gotten me through. It out lasted my brother sewing machine and it is so easy to thread. I have dealt with home and industrial sergers that are a nightmare to thread but no this one. I also like that you can turn the blade on and off instead of having to remove it like others.",4 "Easy functionality I did a lot of research prior to purchasing my Brother 1034D serger, and I wholeheartedly agree with the many positive reviews this machine has received. I think most folks are intimidated by the prospect of selecting and learning to use their first serger, and I certainly fit that description. However, the included manual and software made it easy peasy to get started on this machine. Brother has truly constructed an idiot-proof serger, and I mean that as a very sincere compliment. It arrives all set up with color-coded thread, which is threaded through the corresponding color-coded loopers/needles, and each step in the threading process is numbered and marked with a detailed diagram that makes what you are supposed to do crystal-clear. A monkey could thread this machine. In addition, there are plenty of spiffy features like free-arm capability, differential feed, and a retractable knife. I have only used this machine to do basic four-thread overlock stitching, and have not delved into the more elaborate types of stitching it is capable of, but it comes with a CD-ROM devoted solely to the plethora of techniques you can use with this serger. As for performance, the stitches are consistent, the noise level is very reasonable, and it's pretty compact. All things considered, the only complaint or criticism I have is that the included software is designed to be PC-compatible only, however, if you have a Mac (like me), you can still access the all-important how-to videos contained on the CD-ROMS. I'm extremely pleased with this serger. Well worth every penny.",4 "Love my serger just purchased and already made my first cardigan. I am very happy with this machine. I read the reviews here before I purchased and that helped me make my decision. Now, I know a lot of people have trouble threading. I found this to be very, very easy. The machine comes with two CD's - one of those CD's instructs you on how to thread. The machine comes with 4 spools which is already threaded on the machine. All you have to do is snip the thread that's on the tree, tie a knot to the existing thread and run the machine until the ""newer"" thread comes out. Does that make sense? I probably don't explain it well. I posted a link to a blog that discusses this in a much better manner on my blog: [...]*/. Go take a look - it's very simple. You can also see the cardigan I made. Please feel free to ask questions about the serger or sewing machine (it's a Brother too).",4 "Nellie Sellon For the money,this is the best serger/overlock available on the market. Not only do you get the quality of Brother, but over 22 different stitches, differential feed, 3 different sewing feet, and other options that normally you would pay separately for. I have owned & worked on other sergers & again this is the best home serger for the reasonable price. Highly recommend it.",4 "Great for a beginner! I've used this serger regularly with my basic sewing machine to complete 5 garments now for a beginner's clothing construction class. It is easier to thread than I anticipated! I watched all of one DVD first to get started. When I tied new thread to the ones that came with the machine I was successful with two. I threaded the other two from scratch, much easier to do than tie the little knots. (see what works for you:) I also used a permanent marker to discreetly label the needle colors & thread tree (U,Lo,L,R) I've threaded the machine from scratch three times now and only had trouble when the lower looper somehow lost its thread. If I would have remembered to re-thread the two needles after it in the sequence, I would have saved myself 20 minutes plus the review of the DVD that states the threading order, even if re-threading one needle. The end result from the serger gives a professional vs. ""home-made"" look and is much easier than my former days of finishing an edge with a zig-zag stitch. I look forward to more complex garments when I learn the different stitching options on the second DVD. The DVD's that come with the serger make a visual learner follow along with ease. I also use a make up brush or a micro fiber cloth to clean up finer fabric dust. I think that means I'll have to oil the serger more often, but I don't mind. Plus, with all the extra's it's so easy to dive into serging without having to buy the basics along the way. A true bargain!",4 "More than I expected Extremely pleased with this serger. It is my first one and I hesitated for quite a while because I didn't realize how many things could be accomplished with a serger. It is so easy to use and I am sewing pj's for the grandkids and quilting bed throws in record time. Love it and have ordered books to give me more inspiration. Love the time I save and the ease of use. It is really quiet, too. That surprised me because there were several reviews stating how noisy the machine was.",4 "love this serger Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread SergerI am just gettting back into sewing and this serger is just what I needed. I have made a knit jacket and a cotton dress. This serger worked very well and I did not have any trouble threading it. The instruction is very clear.",3 "Brother 1034D Makes Quick Work of Overlocking! I really enjoy using my new Brother 1034D overlock sewing machine. I have been sewing for about 12 years and finally decided to take the plunge and get a serger. This machine is easy to thread and sews really well. There are two instructional DVD's that come with the machine. One of the DVD's is for use and care and shows how to thread. The other DVD shows the user how to do different types of stitches. The written instruction manual is very clear and concise. Between the written instructions and the DVD's you will be using your serger in no time! To thread the machine all you have to do is follow the color coded thread paths. I really like the lay in tension when threading. I just made a rhyme of the order of threading; ""lower looper, upper looper, right needle, left needle"" and it has been easy for me to remember. Amazon has the best price on this particular model that I have seen and therefore I ordered it here!",4 "Solid, hard-working machine This is the second 1034D we've purchased for our hobby/business, and we love it. It's a great basic machine...it doesn't do some of the fancier stitches (like coverlock), but it also isn't as fussy as those machines can be (we also have a top-of-the-line computerized Elna945, and it's a picky thing in comparison). It's a no-nonsense workhorse, and does the basics well. We generally use the 3-thread overlock and rolled hem stitches, and with it I can get a fine enough seam/edge to finish clothing for a 5"" doll. It's easy to thread, with the thread paths marked clearly on the machine. We've had our older 1034D for over four years of solid daily use and it still works...just make sure to do regular maintenance, and this machine will work reliably for years.",4 "Love it! Works really well. Very easy to follow instructions. Definitely made of plastic, but I guess that's why it's less than $200.00! I would recommend it to anyone.",4 "great machine After fighting with my old serger for years, I finally gave up and purchased the Brother Serger. In five minutes it was threaded and sewing beautifully. I can't believe I suffered with the old one this long!",4 "Great product! Having never used a Serger before I was hesitant when I bought this, however, since I have used it I have loved it!! It is incredibly easy to use and set up. I want to sew everything with this machine. It is also very quite compared to my conventional machine and so fast!",4 "Excellent machine! I really enjoy using this little machine. I have just received it so have not played around with all the functions as yet but so far - so good. Threading is easy (which is a bonus)",4 "My New Best Friend in the Sewing room The day I purchashed the Brother 1034D Serger was the day I had had enough with my old serger.When the Brother 1034D arrived, it felt like Christmas! It looked beautiful, but the important part was the ease of threading and smooth operation. It was fast and steady. I have not used all the Stitches but from what I have experienced, I am looking forward to many years of happy, creative sewing. Thank you",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-in Thread Serger I've always wanted a serger and after reading many reviews on this serger, I decided to purchase it. This is my first serger and this machine is so simple to operate, very easy to thread too. I haven't learned to use it to it's full potential, I'm still in the learning process. I highly recommend this product. I checked out many other online sites to compare prices and Amazon was the lowest and most reasonable of all.",4 "Why this great and valuable serger doesn't sell in Taiwan This model is made in Taiwan, but not sold in Taiwan. What a shame! It's really cheap! Althought the shipping fee and the tax is almost the same the price of the machine, I still decided to buy it from Amazon. In Taiwan, there's a model 3034D and sold USD[ ... ]! Maybe it's risky to buy overseas like me, but after I got this serger yesterday, I love it! I uses serger several times in sewing class and I'm afraid of serger until I got 1034D. I only use 4-thread overlock now, hope I can use most of the other functions later.",4 "serger delight This serger and I have become great friends, user friendly, great videos, easy to use. I think this is a great product for anyone with a desire for a serger.",4 "a great deal! Love it!Went to sewing stores.Machine sales were $399-425.Got it fast,I'm a new amazon buyer and now a faithful one!!!This machine works better than my old one.comes with dvd and easy.Repair costs on my old serger were more than amazon's price. thanks",4 "Works great so far. My wife is a professional seamstress, and wanted to have her own serger at home. Based on the excellent reviews, I ordered her this machine for Christmas. After one month, she loves it so far, no problems at all.",4 "great stitches Quite easy to thread.The stitches are very uniform.The reviews said it was noisy. I didn't find this to be objectionable.",4 "Great price for a very good product This is by far the best price you will find for a serger. The machine is relatively easy to thread (for a manual serger) and sews really smoothly. The only downside is that it doesn't do cover stitches. Still, Brother stands out in the home sewing market because their machines are high quality, yet affordable; this serger is no exception!",3 "good machine This machine is easy to use, it comes already threaded so all you have to do is tie your new threads on and pull them through. There is a dvd I think, one day I will get round to watching it but that just goes to show that you can take it out of the box and start serging!",4 "WORSE MACHINE EVER!! THIS IS MY SECOND BROTHER SERGER IN 4 WEEKS TIME. DOES NOT SEW OVER ANYTHING HEAVY AT ALL!! IT BROKE THE VERY FIRST TIME I USED IT ON HEAVY JUMBO SPANDEX, BOTH TIMES. GREAT FOR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS, BUT NEVER FOR ANYTHING HEAVY. I HATE IT, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER BROTHER AGAIN! ...AND I'D LIKE TO ADD, I'M A PRO. I SEW FOR A LIVING, THIS WAS NOT OPERATOR ERROR. IT'S THE QUALITY OF THE MACHINE. AWFUL!",0 "Oh Brother! As far as Sergers go this one was the cheapest.I have worked with sergers and coverlock machines in school before, and wanted a more finished look for my projects. I figured this would be a good starter machine since it was offered under $200. It arrived quickly, and I tired to thread it by tying the new thread onto the existing pre threaded spools. It didn't work, and I had to rethread. That was not a big deal as this machine is color coded, and for the most part simple.Working on the first project this machine broke 3 needles, and I was sewing a very thin knit fabric. Thread on it breaks constantly, and the thread tensions are all over the place. I am very disappointed, and this may be the last Brother machine I buy, very unreliable.",0 "brother serger 1034d MY MOTHER IN LAW, MOTHER AND I ALL BOUGHT THIS SERGER. WE ALL LOVE IT.",4 "Best thing Direction for use were unclear, had to use the territorial on the Internet done by a privet person. Need improved directions",4 "Review of Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger I gave it as a gift to someone who selected that particular item. She was glad to have received it.",3 "Great value for the new serger owner I really like this serger. It is my first one, but the instructions have been helpful and really easy to understand. I will know more about it when I can really spend time working with it.",4 "Brother Serger I have no complaints. The Serger is what Amazon said it would be. Service was excellent, shipping was fast and it arrived without any damage to the machine itself.",4 "Great value (even if it costs a little more) This serger is fabulous. Its easy to use and does most thinks you would need a serger for. The instructions are great and it comes with a CD-rom video that helps you understand the fuctions of the machine. It comes all set up and ready to use. I got a great deal on this machine from Amazon but it would have been a value even if it cost a little more. I tried a White (that actually costs more) and it was aweful. It vibrated off the table almost. And the set up and threading was hard to understand (especially since it didnt come with any instructions). The Brother runs smooth even at high speed sewing and I rarely have any troubles (like thread breakage, etc). Did I mention this is the first time I used a serger? If every first time user bought a Brother, I am sure more people would use sergers.",4 "Great economical serger! I really have enjoyed my serger. I have previous sewing experience from a vocational class when I was in school, and my mother has owned a serger for years. I knew what to expect with the machine and I haven't been disappointed at all. It has a great stitch, lots of features, and extra feet. I will definitely get a lot of use out of this machine.",4 "best purchase ever! LOVE IT! it is a dream, was easy to learn to use and finishes every garment beautifully :)",4 "Great machine, great price Love this serger. User friendly. Great quality. I sew alot and haven't been disappointed.",4 "Brother Serger My wife & daughter used this machine and found it made sewing easier and faster. We had no trouble with it at all and got fast service on ordering spare knives we ordered.",4 "Great machine at a reasonable price! Great serger, it does everything you need! Highly recommended",4 "Customer Care When I ordered this Brother Serger, I was so excited about the cost and how helpful it would be to me for my sewing needs. I had looked at other sources on the web, but, Amazon had the better pricing for what I wanted. The serger worked for awhile, but, then it would not thread right. It was a used referbished one and when I asked to return it to the seller there was no problem. They were very very nice about it and returned all of my expenses and paid for the cost of shipping back to them. If I had to do it again, but, with new not referbished items, I would gladly do it. The communication was extremely great and to me that is the best and important thing for me. No hassel and they were really GREAT!!! I highly recommend anyone to purchase from them.",4 "It doesn't get any easier that this! I was truly amazed with this machine! I have been sewing for years and thought there was a catch when I read the reviews, but beleive me there aren't any. In this day and age some times it is hard to take someone else's word but this is not the case!!! This machine is the answer to a beginners prayers and also amazing to and old hand like mine. With our economy today people should get back to basics, like sewing for the family even if it is just a fleece hat, you can't imagine how children would appreciate something made by Mom or Dad. Go for it, your worth it. The price was the lowest I found.",4 "my first serger I researched a lot before I bought this serger. Since I don't have any experience with another serger, I will say that this one is a good quality for the price. The threading is a little tricky, even with color coding. Also, it took me 10 broken threads and 1 broken needle before I figured out that I had to rethread the needles when I rethreaded the loopers...EVERY time. That was a frustrating night. However, I really enjoy my serger and have enjoyed the professional looking seams.",3 "very easy to use This is my first purchased serger and I am very pleased with it. It comes with 2 dvd's that give a great overview of the capabilities of the serger. It was also great that it came pre-threaded and ready to go right out of the box. The accompanying booklets are very helpful and show common problems and how to fix them with clear diagrams. I am only using this serger now for basic finishing on garments but I am glad to know that I can do much more with this serger when I'm ready to branch out and try new techniques.6/24/12Update: I've been using this serger now for over a year and I still really love it! Changing the thread is not hard at all and I've gotten the hang of adjusting the tension to make different types of edging. I'm so happy with this purchase! I've been using it on knits and also on finishing the inside seams of some clothing, and it really makes a difference in how well they wash. I'm even considering buying the Brother brand coverstitch machine beacuse I've been so happy with this one.",4 "Just perfect for me I love this serger - I am a beginner but I was able to learn quickly how to thread the serger and start using. It came threaded which was great for me - I watched the 2 DVDs that came with it and am full of ideas. I have done 2 projects so far - a large tote and a dress using this serger and it went perfectly!!",4 "Great I have this machine; I received free when I bought another machine a few years ago. I sold the Serger I had as this machine is SO easy to use! I have had top rated Sergers before & love this one so much more. It is easy to clean, thread, & use. I recommend this to anyone; great for beginners.",4 "Amazing Machine for the Home Sewer The Brother 1034D serger was my Christmas gift to myself this year and I am totally delighted with it. It is easy to use and has many applications. Years ago I purchased an expensive serger which was hard to thread and to adjust. I finally gave it away.Not this Brother machine! The DVDs which came with the Brother serger give clear instructions on threading and using it. Every thing is EASY to do. I was up and running with it in minutes! It has so many features that I will be exploring and using in my sewing. This is what I had hoped for.The Brother 1034D has been designed with the home sewer in mind. Everything is conveniently located for use and adjustment. The owners manual shows clear details for making any necessary changes to get perfect seams for your project. It tells you how to choose the right stitch and how to set up your machine. There is info on what to change if the seam doesn't look the way you want it.I'm glad that I didn't give up on having a serger because the Brother 1034D has convinced me that serging can be easy and fun! I watched both of the DVDs before trying the machine. That gave me confidence that I could succeed and I have. I now rethread the machine easily and I have sewn several small projects. I like to make baby blankets for charity and this machine will make quick work of those and let me get more of them mailed off to the Reservation. The edges look so professional.I recommend the Brother 1034D Serger to anyone looking for a versatile, efficient serger at an excellent price. Amazon delivered it promptly and on time, as always.",4 "Easy to use with a little practice I've been sewing for years, but never used a serger before I bought this one. I wanted my products to look a little more professional, so I thought this would be a good investment. I was a little intimidated at first with all the parts and complex-looking threading mechanisms, but once I read the instructions and practiced with it a little, I became much more comfortable with using it. I still haven't learned all of the features, like serging edges and blind hemming at the same time, but what I've used it for so far has worked out well. My sister was very impressed with how ""professional"" her Halloween costume turned out with the nicely serged edges. Very happy with this purchase.",4 "fantastic machine, especially for the price I have had this machine for several months. I LOVE it. It totally defies the ""you get what you pay for"" way of thinking, because it costs so little yet works well. I keep it clean (with vacuum cleaner and also compressed air to blow out debris) and oiled and it works flawlessly. All adjustments and settings are easy to implement. Some people find overlock machines difficult to thread, and recommend tying old to new thread rather than re-threading the machine. This machine is SO easy to thread, I find re-threading to be faster and more simple. Yes you have to use tweezers in a few places but they are provided and once you get the hang of this machine, it goes very quickly. The lower looper threader is very easy (watch the included video clips).After using this machine for several months, I wanted something with more capabilities and was very disappointed with other machines I tried: the Viking s15 and the Singer ProFinish (which although vastly different in price are mechanically the same machine, made in the same factory but with different plastics and included accessories) -- both of which were terrible (unreliable, mechanical problems). Trying inferior (and yet more expensive) machines made me realize what a great value the Brother 1034D is. It can't do everything, but it does a lot -- and very reliably.The only negatives are: it's a bit noisy compared to a regular sewing machine, if you're not used to that -- BUT it works twice as fast, so that shouldn't be a big deal; and there's only one screw for both needles so removing one while keeping the other in place (to do a 3-thread vs. 4-thread overlock) requires a bit of dexterity, but is not so bad once you're accustomed to it. Also because of the design of the machine your stitches are limited to the edge of things (there's no room to the right of the needles/loopers, even with the cutter disengaged).For those who want to sew stretchy fabrics or otherwise want their projects/garments to look professional, without spending a fortune, this is the machine you want.",4 "Great Serger! Believe all the great reviews about this machine! The rolled hem is wonderful and so easy to set-up. The operation is smooth and quiet. The only problem I have experienced is with the buttons to release the tension discs so the thread pulls through easily. They don't release well. But, it's not a problem to turn down the tension and re-adjust after changing threads. I have not had the time to play with all the different functions, but the basic 3/4 thread serging and rolled hem are wonderful. My old serger had an automatic differential feed, so I never realized what it was for - until now! This feature is great and fun to play with.",3 "Brother Serger 1034d 3/4 Thread The serger arrived promptly and I was sewing with it just 1/2 hour out of the box. It was easy to thread, the instructions were thorough and I anticipate sewing with it often. Although I've been sewing for years, this is my first serger. I'm glad I bought it.",4 "brother 1034 3/4 serger.... I am very pleased with this serger. I did look into numerous other sergers and decided on the brother 1034D. I am glad I did my research, and went to a few sewing stores to 'play' and try a handful or more sergers out. This machine is easier to use than some of the fancier and higher priced machines. I have been sewing and quilting for years...and why didnt I get a serger before now!! I have finished quilts, made clothes for my daughters and finished projects in less than half the time it took me to use just my sewing machine...",4 "My Brother This is my first serger so I'm learning how it works. So far all the instructions are super easy to understand. I love it!",4 "A Great Machine for a Beginner I have been sewing for a few years now, and I decided to finally purchase a serger. Within this budget, I did quite a bit of research. I got to work with the Singer serger that is comparable to this one, and it was similar, but noisy and didn't come with too many accessories. I think they are both good machines, but I am very happy with this Brother serger.So far I have only been doing basic serging, but the machine seems to work great. It is much easier to thread than the Singer models. However, the instuctional videos are quite terrible. The video for threading the serger was very poor; so poor that I had to make my own to help others --[...]As I explore the options with this serger more, I may create some more instructional videos. The ones that come with the machine are extremely old, fuzzy, and they cut away at important moments.With that being said, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm neurotic about finding exactly the right thing I want, and I believe I found it this time.Once I use more of the other features, I will definitely leave more info in a review.",4 "brothers 1034 serger This is one of the easiest sergers that I have owned to thread. It take all purpose needles which most sergers have special needles that are hard to buy. It runs very smooth, no skipping stitches, something that a begineer could learn very fast. I have been sewing for 50 years and I highly recommend this to a begineer or a advance sewer.",4 "Good value for the price! For your money this is a good machine. Although it has a lot of plastic, it has lots of extras that my worn out Baby Lock didn't have. The free-arm design is great. The fact that it uses regular sewing machine needles is a plus. I like the presser foot lifting lever on the right side; very convenient! Also, if you check prices elsewhere on this machine, most don't come with the extra feet, trim trap, etc. The CD's that come with it are priceless, even for someone very experienced with this type of sewing.",3 "No gradual speed I bought this Brother serger as my first one. I have never serged before and am very excited yet intimidated by the whole concept. It was delivered sooo quickly, ordered on Sun. w/ free shipping and it was at my door on Tuesday. Way before I ever expected it. Threading was pretty easy since the diagrams are on the machine. Ok, here's where I'm struggling. I try to start slowly but the machine won't go. It just kind of revs up until I push down really hard and then it flies and I can't control my fabric. It's completely different from my sewing machine b/c there is no gradual speed. It's all or nothing. Is this normal? It's absolutely impossible to sew a curved seam b/c I have no control. I'm so bummed b/c everyone says how great this machine is. Either I'm an idiot(which I'm not) or I've got a lemon. I'll keep messing w/ it and post again if I figure it out. The straight seems look very professional.",2 "worked well for a newbie. Have always wanted a surger. Have done sewing for 30 years on a singer. Read reviews on the brother1034D and got one for Christmas. Spent an afternoon reading the instruction manual and the cd. Once I got the threading down, it was a breeze. Have only used on a simple project, but love it! The finished seams are even and look professional. Recommend for a surger beginner.",4 "Great Serger for the Money I bought this serger to replace a very old and expensive Baby Lock. I am a retired seamstress and am familiar with sergers. This one is a very good value for the price I paid. I especially like that it takes regular needles. It is not noisy and is very easy to thread. The tensions are equally easy to adjust with the dials. I would recommend this serger for even the novice.",4 "Easy to use and does beautiful work!! I bought this serger after seeing good reviews on it. I was very pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to use. I've been intimidated by sergers in the past and even returned another brand after many hours of not being able to figure it out. I have had great success with this one. I like for my work to look finished on the inside and this machine does a beautiful job of that!! I am very glad I decided on this serger and would highly recommended it to anyone!!",4 "Fantastic Serger When I was looking for a serger I was trying to decide between this one and a singer offered in-store at a local fabric shop. I asked one of the employees about the instore singer (which had gotten around a 3 star rating) she told me it was great, when I asked about the review rating she told me ""Sergers are a pain, no one likes there serger"". She was wrong. I am new to the whole sewing thing, and I was seriously nervous to start using my serger. It looked so intimidating. But its really a nice easy machine. The Tread Guides really do make treading easy. And the instruction videos it comes with are really helpful too. Anyone interested in a serger should seriously consider this one.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger I love this Brother Serger! It was recommended to me as a great buy for a terrific machine, and once I used it, I had to agree. It is easy to operate and sews beautifully. You can't beat this price for a quality serger.",4 "Brother 1034D Serger I purchased the brother 1034D serger, and I must say it is an awesome serger. The stitching on this machine is beautiful. It is also a very user friendly. The instruction manual and video CD's that come with the machine are great, and teaches you in a short time how to use and thread. The manual is complimentary to the video's for quick reference.I am not new to serging, and have a $1000.00 machine that does coverlock etc, but is a nightmare to thread and so tempermental in adjusting. That is why I bought the Brother, which is so easy to operate that you can go from one stitch to the other without any problem. The feet that come with the serger are great, and you can learn to use them in a flash. I love the multi-purpose blind hem foot, I use it for decorative flatlocking, and it keeps the stitch so even. The gathering foot I used for the first time last night and put a ruffle on a skirt, all in one operation, as easy as 1 2 3.I also want to compliment Amazon.com I ordered my serger, and had it on it's way in no time, recieved it within 3 days of ordering, but I have never been disapointed with Amazon's service.",4 "Great for newbies to the serger world This serger is my first i was looking for very simple just wanted to do a overlock on things i make and this dose what i want it was VERY easy to thread it works very well i have used it a lot this first week i have had it the price is very good for a serger i shop around for a while and was not going to get a serger one for the price and to i was scared it was going to be to much troulbe then i found this its a great price no troulbe at all easy to follow the instrections its a keeper :)",4 "Love love love it! I am a pretty experienced sewist and when I finally wore my old serger out I knew the brother 1034D was the one I wanted to try. When the serger arrived the threads were a bit tangled so I had to unthread the whole thing and then thread it back up before I could use it. I expected to have to mess with tensions and the threading for a while before it would work so I held my breath the first time I tried it. Oh my goodness it worked perfectly the first time! Smooth and quiet and went through the fabric like butter! I am in love, I see this machine and I having a beautiful future together! My husband loves how much quieter this serger is than my old one. I love that I have finally found a machine that is just good to go right from the start it is very user intuitive. I have used higher end sergers that weren't half this good. But to get this quality at this price-this is a do not miss deal!! A nice solid machine with just enough bells and whistles to make me very happy. Easy to thread and a very nice stitch quality I feel this serger will last me for years and keep up with me as my skill level increases.",4 "Cuts sewing time in half This product is well worth the cost. At first threading the machine can be a little intimadating but it comes with a cd rom. I just looked at the instruction book and figured it that way. The knife is really handy it cut's off the excess fabric for a nice even finish. It is also so much easier to make a shirt with this I just run it through the serger and then I reinforce the seams with my standard sewing machine with a straight stitch. I am an etsy seller so having ths machine has made my life easier. I suggest setting it up and using some scrap fabric and expermenting with it before starting a project. It is a little hard to guide curved items at first but it get's easier. The tension on the foot pedal is a little diffrent from my sewing machine and it does not need so much pressure to speed up. I prefer to use the peral barefoot when I wear shoes or slippers I tend to push down too hard. I also suggest to keep a can of the canned air you use on computers handy to blow off dust and thread from the inside, it's faster and easier than the little brush that comes with the serger. Overall it's a great value for the money and runs smoothly.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger Received the serger about a month ago and have used it a few times. First time owning a serger. The only experience I've had with a serger was from a sewing class, which I did not have to thread and setup. It took me a few hours to figure out how to properly thread the machine, after that it was easy. I've tried the rolled hem to shorten my daughter's ballet dancewear, and it looked professinally done. Other than that, I've mostly used it to overlock and serge. I've bought a book on serging and will try some of the decorative stitches later. Overall, the serger is easy to use and I'm very happy that I bought this serger.",4 "Works for me! I love this serger. Granted, I have never before sewn on a serger and have no expectations of what it can do other than the obvious. But for the price, this is a fun little machine.",3 "Great Serger This item is wonderful. Although, it does take patience to get started and does not have a second knife to clip sewing threads. Once set up is complete-Off you go! It is great. Buy it!",4 "Great Serger, Great Price Like many reviewers I was afraid of Sergers for some time. This product came with some easy to follow DVD's, and I was able to start serging right away. Great price. Highly recommend it.",4 "Impressive for the price I received my serger on Friday and am quite impressed with this machine. The loopers are fairly easy to thread. The machine is quiet and FAST. All in all, a great buy for under $200.",4 "Used three times and it is broke and will cost $150 to fix I made two fleece hats with this. Then I recenly started sewing a dress out of cotton and had all kinds of trouble. This is a poorly built serger. The presser foot broke and the design is inferior in the way it operates. could not be fixed by reputable sewing machine store. I had to manually operate the presser foot. Then it jammed and would not sew at all. took it back to the store and they tell me it is a tension error and must be sent out and will probably cost $150 to repair. I paid $199 to purchase it, so putting another $150 into it is ridiculous. I apparently bought a lemon. Very disappointed. I would suggest you purchase another serger and research it very carefully. get one with a better warranty. I wasted my money.",0 "A good first serger once you learn some basics. OVERALL COMMENTS:1. The machine runs smoothly, without too much noise.2. The guts of the machine all appear sturdy/solid; some of the superficial plastic parts scare me a little because they look like they could break easily. In particular, the extendable thread guide (thread tree) on top of the machine.3. The machine arrived, ready to use. This was a nice benefit because it allows you to try it out instantly. Everything was well packed.4. The fact that it uses regular sewing machine needles and thread is a plus in my mind; save money in not having to stock up on multiple sets of accessories. Note, however, that due to the differences between a serger and a regular sewing machine, there will probably be instances where you want to buy different threads for each machines, depending on the specifics of your project.5. The machine comes with a number of nice accessories, manuals, and instructional videos. I found the manuals and videos are OK, but not great. More about that below. NOTE: The videos DO NOT work on my MacBook Pro, but I was able to view them on someone else's PC.The rest of this review is for those, like me, who have never used a serger before.Like many other reviewers, I've thought about getting one for years, but was intimidated by them (they looked so complicated). Also, they were quite expensive. I would classify my sewing skill level as just beyond beginner. On top of that, I've only recently taken it up again after not doing any sewing in maybe 10 years. The biggest frustrations I've had with my 10-15 year old Singer clunker are a) finishing hems easily and with a professional look b) sewing knits. So, I decided to check out the serger market, and was surprised to find one in this price point, and with encouraging reviews from other novices. So I decided to give it a try. I've had mine for about a month now, and other than experimenting with it, I've completed one garment. I love the ease of use as well as the results. This did not happen without some pain, however. But I believe you learn more from your mistakes than from anything else, so I feel better for having gone through that.The first thing I did when I received the machine was untangle the threads (I left the machine threaded, I just worked the thread from the spool side of things). I looked through the videos and the manuals I did a couple of practice runs (without changing any of the settings) on a piece of basic cotton fabric; everything was great!Then I made what might be considered a mistake to some: I went from there to trying to do a rolled hem on a very thin, gauzy fabric. I created quite a mess, the threads got tangled, the results weren't right, and of course, the thread kept breaking and I had to rethread many many times. I got quite frustrated as I kept referring to the manuals and the videos, but just couldn't figure it out. Then I went to the internet for help. What a life saver! In particular, a video on You Tube called""Threading a Brother 1034D Serger"" by ""ArtistkaeSewing"" who made this video specifically because the Brother instructions were so difficult to follow. This saved my day! I actually had to re-thread many times until I got all the adjustments right for the rolled hem, so while that was frustrating, I am now a pro at threading the machine from all the experience I gained. In hindsight, it was probably not a good idea to work with a fine fabric and a special stitch for my very first project. : )I also recommend a book called ""The Complete Serger Handbook"" by Chris James. I find it fills in many many gaps in my knowedge (since I am a beginner to serging) and it does so in a very easy to follow format with lots of great illustrations.Here are a couple of other tips from someone who learned the hard way:1. I didn't pick up on any instructions anywhere on where to line up your fabric while sewing. It may be there, but I just never noticed. Unlike my regular sewing machine which has a guide line labeled ""5/8"" - the serger just has some subtle slightly raised lines in the plastic area in front of the needle ... with one of these lines thicker than the others. That's what you want to use.2. I didn't realize that my thread tree was not fully extended which I unpacked it. For sewing on regular fabric, it didn't seem to make a difference. But when working on the rolled hem on the gauzy material, I believe this was one of the main reasons why my thread kept breaking.Maybe these tips will save someone out there some frustration.Overall, I'm very happy with it. I know enough to use it for basic functionality; I will just have to learn the other features as I go. I'm glad to have one successful project under my belt to boost my confidence. I am glad I bought it! I feel I can now bring my sewing skills (and results) to the next level.",3 "Great machine, not so great threading When I received the machine in very short order I was surprised and happy. It came threaded and I startedusing it right away. It needs a little help to get started on the stitching by a slight turn of the knob but afterthat it was good to go. I am very happy with the machine performance.Of course within a couple weeks it became unthreaded and try as I might it won't sew right again. :(I've gone thru the booklet a couple times and looked at the directions shown on the machine but it isn't workingfor me. I'm going to sit down and follow the directions step by step and if that doesn't do it I will need helpfrom somewhere getting it threaded. I'm sure it's one of those, once I do it right then it will be a quick and easy thing. Right now?? no.I do love the machine. I just need to figure out how to thread the little thing.",3 "Easy to use, works like a charm I'm pretty new to serious sewing. I've done a few projects over the years, making some items and doing a lot of repairs on jeans etc, with a regular sewing machine. Last year I did my first coat which was challenging and I certainly learned a lot, but while it looked ok on the outside, the inside has a lot of raw edges. Over the last month I've been making a robe. I saw a pro friend use a serger and got interested in it, but didn't want to spend a thousand bucks. When I recently looked at the lower priced models, I was apprehensive. Would they break? Were they versatile enough? I've liked other Brother equipment -- I have one of their printers -- but a serger is a whole different machine. After reading a bunch of reviews on the Brother 1034D, and in the middle of this project and facing doing a lot of hems and finishing work, I took the plunge. Boy am I glad I did. I got it last wednesday; today is sunday and I finished the robe. Rethreading the serger is not hard, but practicing on scraps is absolutely invaluable. I did a blind hem with the included foot, which took more practice to get right. I finished all of the interior seams and edges in minutes, and the results look great. I'll be able to go back to the coat and finish it off with the serger. The time I saved and how easy it was to get good results more than made up for the price. I am super happy with this purchase and looking forward to more projects.",4 "Amazing and so (sew) easy I've always thought a Serger would be difficult and take more skill and focus than I have at this stage as an infrequent sewer. This thing literally comes out of the box ready to go, the threading instructions are very easy to follow, I had a few questions but the DVD included cleared up my question in less than 10 minutes. I just got it a few days ago and whipped out 28 superhero capes for my son's bday-no problem. I bought a book but don't think I'll even need it except if I really want to do something really involved. Might like to do more complicated projects one day and will have no hesitation about diving right in. Love it, love it, love it.",4 "Great item for the beginning serger I am completely new to serging, but have been shopping around for a while for a serger. I had sent the information to a few friends who have been sewing and serging for years, and they all agreed that this was an excellent machine; especially for the price and for the features. Sergers have come a long way in the past few years. My serger came pre-threaded, but the instructions for threading appear easy to follow. I am going to change the thread colors tonight, so I will be trying the ""tie-off"" method as described in the owner's Manual. I still need to look at the CD's/DVD's that came with the machine; I am positive that they will provide even more insight to the world of serging. I also purchased the 2 books that were recommended; The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model (Creative Machine Arts Series)and Sewing with Sergers: The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing (Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series). Both books have been helpful in getting a greater understanding of my machine and sergers in genereal. I look forward to doing a lot more decorative sewing with my serger. If you know someone with a serger try their's out first, but I guarantee you are going to love it.",4 "Wow! I chose this serger based on people who had actually used the machine. It is everything they said.This is my first serger. Threading it is a breeze - just do it exactly as the instructions indicate. An extra light is helpful.The video instructions suck. If you have never used a serger get some books and read them first.",4 "I love it! I bought this machine after about a year of research. I matched up with this machine on [...] with all of the criteria I filled in. Basically I wanted a simple to thread serger that did other things like rolled hems and had a differential feed since I work on a variety of fabrics. It creates beautiful stitches. I've had great success with it, it's easy to thread and use. The instructional dvd's are very helpful. I only have one small complaint that the rolled hem feature doesn't do well with all fabrics and the settings weren't correct in the manual. It does do well on some fabrics just not everything I've tried. It may take me tinkering with it some more. My previous serger was a white 534 and that dinosaur was a heart attack to thread and keep going so this brother serger is a dream compared to that!",4 "brother 1034D Serger After reading reviews and seeing this machine demoed on TV .I decided to buy it.Having never used a serger before I was somewhat afraid that I might of over stepped my bounds,but the manual and video's were so self explannatory that it ony took me acouple of minutes to figure everthing out.For the money this serger is a great value.",4 "Brother Serger Excellent product! Would definitely buy again! Super easy to thread following the colored arrows. Gives a beautiful finish to items and I would suggest this to anyone looking for a terrific serger!",4 "Fast, Easy to Use Serger I bought this serger for my business making handmade baby items. I was concerned about not buying an industrial machine, but the reviews were good and the price can't be beat.This serger is wonderful! The video instructions are really helpful and it's quite easy to thread. I had worked on sergers before when I worked in a professional costume shop, but I never had to do the threading. I have been able to thread it with no problem each time I change thread colors.It's very fast as well. I was told the speed is about as fast as they get. I highly recommend this product.",4 "GREAT VALUE! I purchased this machine after reading review after review on it, and it being the right price for me! I use this machine at the least 4 hours a day and it goes and goes and goes. Its simple to use, easy to adjust and the directions are easy to follow and made me feel like an expert right away. I love that it comes with the rolled hem foot, AND the gathering foot, as I use the gathering foot allot. I own a small tribal bellydance costume company, and this machine is perfect for me. My customers have commented on how nice and professional items look!I would recomend this machine to almost anyone who is on a budget but wants or needs a serger machine!",4 "Wonderful machine!!!!!!!!!! Great little machine! I am justlearning to sew and I think it is great. My sewing instructor, who sells sergers, is also impressed. You could pay more, but why would you want to? The two CDs it comes with are a big help in learning how to use it as well as the manual. It's a no brainer..buy it!",4 "Sergers are not scary! This is my first serger. I had used one briefly in the past, but I didn't have to set it up. In the short time I have owned this machine, I have realized that sergers are not as difficult to deal with as people make them out to be. This serger in particular is a joy to use. It is apparent that Brother has tried to make the 1034D as user-friendly as possible. I'm looking forward to learning how to use all of its capabilities and putting it through its paces.FEATURES & SET UP1. The machine is color coded for each of the four different tension dials and thread paths. This was one of the selling points for me.2. The machine comes already threaded with thread corresponding to the color of the tension dials. Also, the manufacturer has done a test chain and sewn a test swatch. It illustrates exactly what part each of the four threads play in the creation of a four-thread balanced overlock stitch. This is also illustrated next to each of the colored tension dials.3. The tension dials are large and easy to adjust.4. The normal stitch length and width, and differential feed are marked on the dials. It is easy to use these marks as a baseline when making adjustments.5. Two of the three feet which used to be optional (for approximately $25-$30 each) are now included.6. Accessories included with this machine are of very good quality.7. The various instructional media are very helpful.THREADING & OPERATION1. Threading the machine is very easy to do. There are colored guides and illustrations, as well as numerical prompts.2. It runs very quickly and smoothly. It is not much louder than any mechanical (non-computerized) machine I have ever used.3. The knives can easily be disengaged and reengaged with a lever.4. The stitch finger is easy to remove and insert. There is also a storage spot in the front cover for the stitch finger when it is not in use.5. This machine does a very pretty scarf rolled hem. The four- and three-thread balanced stitches are perfect right out of the box.",4 "Wife likes it I don't much about sewing, I purchased this machine for my wife. I might have to return it because I can't get her off of it! All I hear is ""I can't believe I have been sewing my whole life and I never had one of these!"".So, I say if you are looking to get rid of your wife for hours at a time, BUY IT!",4 "Serge Onward! Serge Ahead!!! I have never used a serger before, and in fact, am not that hot of a seamstress. I'm mainly self taught, and I never really learned to read a pattern, so tend to craft things of my own design..but hadn't really sewn in a lot of yeras. I have reached an age where all clothing in stores either looks like it belongs on a ten year old, a twenty year old, or someone from 1978...I don't wear bright clingy florals. No thanks. So, I decided I'd try my hand at sewing again and design some clothing for myself that was drapey, and cool, and decidedly not for a 20 year old. My problem is that I love linen, however the frayed edges and lack of finished look I was getting on my regular machine was getting to be a drag....I am also quite lazy about seam finishing. Been looking at sergers for several months now and after reading all of these reviews, decided to take the plunge.The box arrived damaged, which freaked me out. But the inner box was fine. However, as some other reviewers noted, the four color threads looked like a spider had been busy in the box! I didn't even bother unpacking it as I was afraid I'd tangle things further. I wonder if the company ought to perhaps tape these spools down so that they aren't all pell-mell enmeshed around the edges of the box on opening?That day, I got on the phone and found a local fabric shop that just happened to be teaching a serger class that weekend. BOY oh BOY!!!! So I signed up.Best thing I could have done. They spent all day teaching myself and several other students with equally tangled up machines the basics of the whole shebang.And let me tell ya! I got this baby home and serged me some clothing!! A lovely pair of frilly legged bloomers, a little t-shirt, and a simple skirt! And they don't look like Lucy Ricardo ran them off on her machine because Ricky wouldn't let her buy a new dress!! Once I had the basic know-how down; it was so easy to use!I do think that you need both the serger and a regular machine, as it won't do some things, straight stitching or piecing one thing to another in a traditional way, for instance.So yes....threading once learned, is easy. Sadly, I found no CDs in the box, so it was a good thing I found the class. Perhaps they are no longer including them as all of this is available online? (which seems a bad idea as not all people have access to the internet.) I even knew how to remove the little key in order to do the rolled hems etc...This was SO easy to use that three of the other women in the class I took (a class of only five) are purchasing the machine to REPLACE their far more expensive Singers, Janomes, and Babylocks. Amazing! Even our teacher said she would now, having seen the machine in action, be recommending it to users who had not purchased one.I don't write a boat load of reviews, but I'm writing one as the other reviews here were the tipping point for my own purchase...I would purchase this again, no hesitation. But I'm hoping for years of happy sewing.",4 "Grrreat! This is a great serger. I researched alot and didn't want to spend too much for my first one (not knowing if I would like it or if I was capable of using it). Iam an average sewer. I started up sewing again after 20 years of no sewing machine. Recievd a sewing machine for a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and I just took off!! Started on easy things to get back into the swing of things and slowly progressing and relearning things. I had heard about sergers but didn't know what they did so I started researching. Boy, was I overwelmed. Found this one at a good price and after reading other reviews I thought I would get it. Absolutly no regrets. It is sooooo easy. I thought I would be intimtated but I read the instruction book cover to cover first and it comes with two DVD's to help you along and really see what I had read in the booket. After reading the instruction book and watching the DVD's I had it threaded in 10 minutes. Sewing on it in 15 minutes. Don't forget to take notes when watching the DVD's and every time you use it and adjust it for another project, write down the settings. Will make it much easier. Buy it. You won't regret it.",4 "A beginners dream This was not only my first time owning my own serger but this was also my first time ever using a serger and this machine made it so easy to teach myself. I had no problems with threading the machine or the tension what so ever. The instructions were detailed with color coding etc. This is the perfect machine for a beginner or anyone else for that matter. Love it!!!",4 "I love my serger Everyone needs a serger. I don't have a lot of knowledge and this machine was perfect. I was able to thread it with just a little help from the DVD. It works like a dream. My mother in law owns a very expensive machine that she paid well over $1000 for, and I feel my machine that I spent around $200 for works just as well. I like it better too. This is a great machine especially if you are new to sewing and just want something to help you finish edges. I use mine for almost everything. I serge the edges of fabric before I wash it, I serge the edges of fabric before I sew them, I just love to serge.",4 "Wonderful Serger I am new to serging; although, I have been sewing many years. This machine is easy to thread, has beautiful stitches and is lightweight. I am so glad I decided on the Brother.",4 "Excellent Value The Brother serger is easy to use. Does a beautiful job and comes with instructions even a technically challenged person such as myself can follow.A great value and I highly recommend it!",4 "very pleased with purchase I read the other reviews on this site before deciding to purchase this serger. I was really happy that it was already threaded and was able to stich a little bit right away (I watched the DVD and read the book afterward.) I soon had to learn to thread though. The color coding really helped. I had the most difficulty threading the lower looper...I suggest being patient and reading the directions carefully. I am so excited with the results. It is neat too that you can use regular thread as well!",4 "Great overlock serger - but there are some things it won't do I think if you're looking at this machine, you're either a) new to serging or b) impressed by the price and interested in the quality. I'm completely new to sergers, but I did my homework before buying this one, and for the price and the performance, this serger has a perfect balance.I was also concerned about being able to figure out how to use it on my own (so many people talk about taking a class) but within a day I felt like I knew it inside and out. It's setup is uncomplicated and I was able to get right to work. There's something to be said about passing over the machine that can ""do it all"" and buying one that just does what you need.1) The ""how-to"" videos are wonderful for the visual learner. You can pick up the same knowledge from the thorough instruction book(s) included, but the videos reinforce the book. Watching the video on ""threading"" once, and following the line drawings on the machine itself, I was able to thread the machine in 5 minutes. (It's really not that hard - it's all color coded and the steps are numbered, but the videos help)2) Included are two additional feet, one for a blind hem/flatlock and another for gathering ruffles as you sew. Together, they themselves are an $60 value. The feet are ""snap-on"" (when I read about that online I instantly thought of breakable plastic, but the feet are primarily metal with some plastic pieces on the blind hem foot) - the ""snap-on"" construction is very easy to use and solid (i.e. nothing is going to snap OFF over time)3) It's very easy to set the tension and the manual has a very clear chart on troubleshooting uneven stitches (with 4 threads, there are multiple things that can be off with the tension).4) The company description says that it does 22 stitch functions, which I think is a little misleading (it does the basic stuff and they show different applications for the basics).THIS IS WHAT IT DOES:1. 3/4-thread overlock (uses 4 threads; best for use with knits or upholstery fabric)2. 3-thread overlock (general use) in two widths - 3mm (using only the right needle) and 5mm (using only the left)3. Rolled hem (great for edges of napkins, pajama bottoms, frilly skirts, etc)4. Flatlock stitch (decorative or flat seams)5. Blind hemTHIS IS WHAT IT DOESN'T DO:1. Coverlock stitch (stretchy stitch with two straight lines on the front of the fabric). If you're sewing for yourself (i.e. not selling what you make), you can fake this stitch on your regular zigzag sewing machine with a twin needle. It's not quite the same, but close enough for me.2. Chain stitch (a semi-straight stitch, similar to a regular sewing machine but easier to rip out (i.e. good for basting) and a good reinforcement for upholstery)Other sergers I looked at that did the coverlock stitch in addition to overlock, etc. had complicated and time consuming adjustments to be made to switch to the coverlock. If you're going to use it a lot, consider getting a separate machine that does it (the Brother model is 2340CV).The one feature the 1034D is missing for me is the ability to do a 3-thread overlock and a chain stitch at the same time - good for upholstery but something available only on a 5 thread machine.5) Nice little things:1. You have the option of using regular thread spools (cheaper and smaller if you don't need 1000 yards x 4 of whatever color you're buying)2. You use regular needles - so you can use them in both your regular sewing machine and your serger3. It's really easy to control speed with the foot pedal - very responsive4. Disabling the knife (that trims your fabric as you sew) is done with just the flick of a switch5. Differential feed allows you to sew any thickness of fabric, line up stripes evenly, etc.",4 "awesome for a first-timer I've been sewing since I was 6 years old. I make fashions for myself and others. However, I've secretly feared ""the serger"" for years. I've quietly been hiding my fear by avoiding wearing any of the knitwear I've made. My conventional machine is a top of the line Viking with many features yet I've never been happy with finished look of knits made on any conventional machine. They just can't match yet alone exceed the look of RTW knits. The purpose of my lengthy introduction is to support my high rating of this entry-level serger. I had no problem dropping $1500 for a conventional machine but was not prepared to make such a big investment for something I might hate. I'm an experienced seamstress who's obviously missed the boat on the necessity of a serger. Before choosing this serger I did my research. I've read reviews here on Amazon and several other sites about it taking into consideration everything users had to say. Many people wrote about the user's manual and software and were disappointed it them. I was so excited when it arrived that I didn't even look at the software. I read the manual, removed the sample thread, re-threaded it, and was serging in 30 minutes!! Everything on the machine is marked by color and number. Try to forget every frightening thing you've ever hear about it and jump in. I think the fear factor has made many seamstresses look for monsters in the loopers and needs. My ONLY problem has been that I'm used to the presser foot lifter being on the left not the right..big deal. Biggest thing to remember is to thread it in order no matter what. Few people want to change thread but if you take your time and literally follow the numbers, you'll be serging a sample in 5 minutes. I've tested scraps of every type of fabric I could think of and made the adjustments as the book describes and everything's been perfect. Yes, it's a bit loud but putting a rubber mat underneath it helps a lot. I was lucky enough to get a new one on Amazon for approximately $180 delivered. It's worth every penny and more. I'm only mad at myself for waiting so long to enter the world of serging. It's cut my construction time in half. I won't be buying any RTW knits anymore. I've had it for a week and I've completed 3 projects though I work full-time. I've gushed enough, gotta sew.",4 "Brother 1034d 18 months ago I purchased a Brother 1034d serger for my business. I have been using this machine consistantly (2 - 3 hours each day) with no problems. I've been so impressed with its performance and reliability that I purchased a second Brother 1034d last week. Threading is easy, motor is quiet and adjusting tension is a breeze. I highly recommend this machine if you want an inexpensive and reliable ""work horse"".",4 "Best low priced serger I've tried I bought my first serger eight years ago and it was a Brother. I liked it but went to have my Singer sewing machine tuned up a couple of months ago and got talked into buying a Singer serger. I traded in my Brother and that was a MISTAKE! I took the Singer back for a better one and that one is now sitting in the box in the basement. I then ordered the 1034D Brother serger from Amazon and I am happy again. It threads much easier, it is quieter and I don't have to keep re-adjusting the tension. I like the foot feed lever on the right. I also like that there are no obstructions near the loopers and the regular needles. With the Singer I could not get my fingers in there for threading. I would recommend this Serger to anyone who sews and wants a machine that is EASY to use.",4 "AMAZING and FUN I first bought a used unheard of name brand serger to practice with before I bought a good one, not being sure I'd like serging, BIG mistake HUGE! I had the other serger less than a week before reselling it on eBay. I had nothing but problems with it and it almost scared me out of buying another one. After much research and reading every review I could find on every brand of serger ever made. The Brother 1034D had only 3 bad reviews (under 3 stars) on the 30 sites I checked. 2 were because they had a UK plug, which had nothing to do with the machine itself being bad. The other one was from a woman who was a self proclaimed ""sewing goddess"" who had a thousand dollar machine and this one didn't compare to it (DUH!).This serger (Brother 1034D) is so much fun. I have been playing with it for days and still get excited with every stitch I make. The instruction manual is very detailed and easy to follow with illistrations, plus there is a seperate manual that shows you all the different stitches and how to set your machine to the exact tension for each stitch! 22 different ones! Plus gives you ideas on how to make your own unique stitches. It also came with some C.D's that I have not even watched yet.The machine comes prethreaded with colored thread to match the threading guides. It is not as difficult as some people make it out to be nor as complicated as it looks to be. If you can follow directions and you can thread a conventional machine this is a piece of cake. There are color coded numbers for each thread, just follow the numbers. You also get 3 feet, foots whatever you'd like to call them :) One is all purpose which is great! A blind hem foot AWESOME! and a gathering foot that I have not tried yet.Believe me when I say this machine is AWESOME! and worth it to spend a little extra money on qualtity. Believe me I know there are cheaper ones and I have already been there, done that, don't make that mistake. Amazon is the cheapest website to buy it, I also took advantage of the super saver shipping and it was here in 3 days! talk about fast! Amazon also has great customer service and return policy just in case!I HOPE that this review scares you away from other machines and makes you pick this one. I am confident that you will be extremely happy with the purchase as I was, unless you are a self proclaimed ""sewing goddess"" with a thousand dollar serger already :P. This machine is great for the first time sewer to the sewer looking to upgrade. I have already done all the research for you! Now all you have to do is buy it and start SERGING!-LostInSerenity",4 "Great machine for the price! I was skeptical buying a less expensive serger, wanted a Babylock, but couldn't afford it (gave my last Babylock to a family member). I am very impressed with this serger. Very easy to thread, and it is a great mechanical machine, does an excellent job, runs well. Keep it oiled, and it is quiet and just goes and goes! I use it for piecing quilts, have not tried any of the other functions, but I am sure it will do well on everything.Sandy",4 "works well for curtains in the middle of a huge curtain making endeavour my old overlocker seized up...checked out the web reviews and found this one to rate best for my purposes...i'm actually making patchwork curtains so i'm doing alot of serging pieces together and this machine is working fine (once i got the hang of the different threading system)...the only complaint i have is that the tensions are a little strange but hey that's something you get the hang of as you go along...am loving the blind hem feature, something i'd never ventured into using before and must say that after a few long curtain hems i've pretty much got it invisible...highly recommend this machine for beginner to intermediate sewers...i'm sure there's a better machine out there for sewing goddesses BUT FOR THE PRICE THIS MACHINE WORKS WELL AND IS GOOD VALUE",3 "GREAT instructions....so far so good NOTE on September14th, 2005: Mine has a US plug. If you get one with a foreign plug, as in one review after this one...please see that you get Customer Service at AMAZON, and I know they will help you out with that.I was afraid of sergers, never having operated one, even though I have sewed for decades and own a sewing machine. The deal on this serger at AMAZON is so good though, that I purchased. I have never seen this excellent level of instructions in any other machine I have ever purchased. And I mean not just sewing machines, but anything. The box includes two CDs...minor critique here - why not do it on DVD?? Well, even though they say they are for Windows 95 and above, the CDs mount on a Mac and all you have to do is play the MPEGs and you have the instructions. The only thing the Windows PC will do is autorun the CD, and provide a menu which you then must click anyway. I made myself a guide to which order to play the videos in, and use it on my Mac! In addition to the basic CD, there is another one that has a refresher of the basics, plus illustrations of several other techniques. Both CDs are done by a woman with an excellent style of communication. In addition, there is a complete print manual, and you can download a pdf of this manual from the Brother site. All in all a great start. I watched the videos about ten times, then I began to serge. The machine runs fast and smooth, and I am looking forward to many hours of fun! I have already made a pair of slacks, and I can't wait to get back to sewing.",4 "I'm new, but I love it so far! Last night at 8pm, right at the start of Glee, I opened the huge square box that my Brother serger machine came in. It was nicely packed and the machine was much bigger than I had imagined. It came prethreaded with corresponding threads to the 4 color coded thread passages. It came with a CD to view on my PC. I paged thru the book for 10 minutes to familiarize myself with things and then popped the CD in my computer. I only watched the first 5 lessons as I didn't want to go into overload trying to process things I didn't need to get started. I will go back to watch those videos when I need those features. I watched the threading lesson 3 times. Then I set the machine up on my kitchen table. It was 9pm. It took me 15 minutes to thread the machine with my own new white large spools. I purchased 4 white and 4 black. Even though it takes regular spools of thread, I figured I would stock up on the 2 colors that I would use the most. And @ $2.99 each, they were a bargain and ensured I would not run out of thread for a while. I used the tie on method that is explained in part on the enclosed video. Finally satisfied and confident that I was ready to start, I gently pushed the accelerator to stitch on some scrap fabric. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the machine ran and the speed and ease of mobility. The default tensions settings worked for me so I didn't touch them, but I did experiment a bit with the stitch length and width settings. So here's the good news. By 9:25, (one hour and 25 minutes total) I had begun to sew the bodice and belt ties of DGD's christening gown. I really like the machine and encourage those of you who have one, but like me were overwhelmed to get started, to do just that. Open it up and see what it can do. To those who have always thought of buying a serger, I say do it.There are a couple things that I feel need improvement though.1. The video and the manual contradict each other regarding the How To Thread process. This is the most important thing on a serger - getting it threaded correctly - and it's not 100% clear. The manual says to ALWAYS thread the Upper Looper, Lower Looper, Right Needle and Left Needle IN THAT ORDER. In the video, the instructor starts with the left needle. I think it would be helpful to remember the following sequence (using the color code) that occurred to me last night. GBPY - GaBippy! Green, Blue, Pink, Yellow is the threading order.2. The seam allowance guide is not explained anywhere that I could see. Being an experienced sewer, I kinda figured it out, but I could see how it could be a problem for beginners. The raised bolded line to the right of the needle is the standard 5/8"" seam allowance. The line to the left is either 3/8"" or 1/2"" and then the one closest to the needle is either 3/8"" or 1/4"". I will have to measure the stitching with the knife blade recessed in order to get a more accurate definition of the seam allowance guide.3. The manual says to oil your machine, but then does not include the oil.4. The machine gets filled with lint from the fabric very quickly. I recommend getting a can of compressed air (available @ office supply stores) and give it a good blow out after you're done sewing.",3 "Excellent!!! I had seen how sergers worked so decided to purchase one for my own use. Knowing very little about sergers, I took a risk and purchased this one after reading the reviews. I Love it!!! It is so easy to use. The machine comes with CDs containing full instructions on how to use the machine and even helpful hints which I find are great, especially for me, a beginner to serging.My seams now take no time to finish versus the old fashion way of zig-zagging on a sewing machine. The professional looking finish is awesome. The finished decorative stitches allow me to make one-of-a-kind clothing for both myself and grandkids. And oh the compliments I have gotten.I am very happy with this serger and would highly recommend it to all. Super easy with fantastic results. Take it from an inexperienced seamstress...you can't go wrong with this machine!",4 "Love this serger! I bought this serger for two reasons. One was all the positive reviews I have seen on this and other sites. The other reason is I have a Brother sewing machine that I adore. Having had an old sewing machine and an ancient serger, I found both to be a pain to thread. When replacing my sewing machine a couple years ago, I happened upon a brother sewing machine, and absolutely adore how easy it is to thread. It definately renewed my interest in sewing and I have happily sewed many a project since that purchase. Recently I decided to replace my old serger so I checked out Brother to see if I could find a serger that would be easy to thread and use...low and behold I luckily found this one, and I am so very pleased.This serger is a dream to thread with its color coded and numerical system which is marked right on the serger. I did it once, and I don't think I will even need the manual to do it again. This serger performs beautifully. The instruction manual is full of information and the two cd's give you additional visual information to make this serger live up to your dreams.I am very happy with the purchase of this serger, and if you are hestitant at all to buy it, you shouldn't be! I am sure there are way more expensive models out there that will do more, but for the home sewer that wants a straight forward, easy to use, affordable serger, then this is the one!!! Brother definately makes great machines!",4 "Why Did I Wait So Long? I keep asking myself why I waited so long to get a serger? I am amazed at what this machine will do. I love it! This was bought for me as a Christmas present and I have to say that it is my favorite gift of all. I have sewn several projects on it and it sews beautifully. I've tried out all the stitches on sample fabric and can't wait to try them out on a project.Just remember that this is a serger and it does not do basic stitches like a sewing machine. You will have to have both machines if you want just the basic stitches.I don't know why anyone would give a bad review on this serger, unless they just did not know what they were doing.Be on the look out for a new designer ~ ME!",4 "Lovin the finished product! WOW! It really does deserve the positive feedback that so many people have left for it. Super easy- I also removed the thread and threaded it with cone thread in five minutes- never having owned a serger before and NOT even reading the instructions! The time saving benefits outweigh any other variable for me. I primarily sew stretch knits and grew increasingly impatient over sewing zig-zag stitches, pressing them all out meticulously and straining the trim the seams to match.... The clean finish that the knife provides is AMAZING! I rec'd this as a Christmas gift and have been self teaching for a couple of weeks now. Another favorite for me is the rolled hem- as I like to use it on intimates and raw jersey hems. And if you use the 3 stitch overlock- it is literally a two second adjustment to use the 3 thread rolled hem- which can eliminate a standard machine all together!If I could improve one feature- it would only be that the cord was longer- now that two machines sit on my sewing table- the extra couple of inches would really help- but NO BIGGIE- an extension cord works just fine.",4 "Great machine for the price I have been sewing for 20 years & about 6 months ago ventured into the world of sergers with this machine. I didn't know how much I'd use it, so I didn't want to spend a ton of money. This little machine is great- I use it all the time. I was able to thread it easily (this was my biggest fear) right out of the box, using the helpful diagrams right on the machine itself.I have used this for many projects already- hemming a nylon slip, sewing fleece, hemming napkins (rolled edge), sewing cordurouy for a kids project.... I'm not sure how I got along without one. It goes so much faster than a sewing machine, especially when you figure you are doing 2 things at once- sewing the seam & covering the raw edge. And the results are so professional looking. I only wish I had bought one sooner.It also comes with a very helpful manual showing different kinds of stitches & what settings to use on your machine to get the desired look.The only thing I would caution is that it doesn't seem to like very heavy fabrics (like heavy denim), especially when you get a few layers together, like at a seam. If you are going to be working on a lot of heavy duty fabrics, you might want to invest in a more heavy-duty machine. But, this is a great starter machine, and will do most fabrics with ease.",4 "Great machine for the money I really did a lot of research before I bought this machine. I purchased books on serging to see which features I really wanted and could afford. I absolutely love this Brother machine. I had never used a serger before, but I was up and serging in no time. The instructions and DVd's that come with it were easy to understand. Threading is pretty straight forward and only took me a few times to master. I have used this serger on various fabrics and textures with excellent results. I have never used another serger, so I can't compare, but I will say I am 100% satisfied for the Brother 1034. It is well worth the money.",4 "easy, easy, easy I am new to serging and was afraid the machine would be to complicated. It took me about 10 min. to thread. You don't even need to re-thread the machine to use a new thread color, just tie the new thread to the old thread and set tention knobs to zero to feed it through and your done. You can also use regular thread spools. It is so easy to use with no thread tention problems. I have only moderate sewing skill and wanted more finished results. A dream!!! Really speads up my projects. My only regret is that I didn't buy it ealier. If you are a professional seamstress, you may need a more complicated machine with extra bells and whistles. Free shipping was fast. Had the machine in 3 days. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!!",4 "Best Serger I purchased this serger based on the reviews. I was not disappointed, this machine is easy to use,and quiet. I had never used a serger before and found it easy to learn and operate. Finished my project- 25 table toppers made of raw silk. They came out beautiful and look professional.The reviewers were correct!!!!!!! This machine is great, can't wait to start a new project.",4 "My First Serger... I am relatively new to serging, and I did quite a bit of shopping around before deciding to buy this one. I have been taking fashion construction classes at the local community college and thought that I would likely invest in a machine similar to those used at school. I assume, rightly so, that they know what they're doing and would outfit the school with good, durable machines: Bernina, Baby Lock, etc. After looking at all these other brands, as well as their prices, I thought that I would minimize my investment in my first serger and give this one a try... everyone's high ratings gave me a lot of confidence. I have to say, right off the bat, that I was impressed the moment I opened the box. This is a solid, well-constructed machine that ships loaded with accessories and instructions. I get the sense immediately that Brother is proud of this machine and is determined that their customers will be successful and enjoy using it. I know that sounds kind of corny, but I am impressed from the get-go that I get so much from Brother for such an amazing value. Mine contains 2 CD's of instructions and techniques, which I didn't even expect. The CD's are a little dated (made for Windows '95) but were easily accessible on my Macintosh. The machine also arrives pre-threaded. The machine, as well as the instructions, really lay out how each part of the machine and threading work, and how to get the best results for different kinds of finishes. I've yet to find something negative to report about this machine, but will update my review should I run into any problems. For now, full steam ahead!",4 "This is a great serger and a great deal! I got this serger for mother's day last year and just ordered another for my friend yesterday. I am fairly new to sewing and am in no way an expert. I saw all of the great reviews on this and immediately told my hubby about it. He then purchased it for me for mother's day. I was so intimidated by it, that I left it sealed in the box until a month ago. It was just the thought of using a serger with all those threads. I thought that if I had it, I might as well use it....and I'm so glad I did! The informative dvd was a life saver because I've never even seen how a serger is threaded let alone done it myself. The best advice I can give you is to use the technique where you keep the machine threaded and tie the new thread to the old ones and pull them through. I am so happy with this machine that I've been recommending it to everyone I know that sews. You can't beat it for the money. The other nice ones are so expensive in comparison and I can't see where they would be any better than this one. I hope this helps=)",4 "Awesome!!! I'm a fashion Designer, and I was looking for some kind of easy to work and not expensive Thread Serger, I saw many options including the singer brand, but the reviews were not that great,Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Sergeruntil I found this one.I like the price and I took the risk ....And it was awesome!!!, so easy to work with, its really easy to thread and its really smooth and quiet. One of the things I was happy with, its the flat overlock stich, whatever you need to finish with this little machine, its going to be great.Just practice the tension and you going to enjoy it as much as me.",4 "A great machine for the price!!! This is a great serger for the price!!! I purchased a different more expensive serger before this and returned it after only 2 hours of trying to get it to work! The brother serger comes with a great instructional cd-rom to make sure you get the most out of your serger. The removable stitch finger for rolled hems was very easy to use, I was able to make 5 dance skirts in a matter of a couple of hours with the neat rolled hem. The machine is easy to adjust for different thickness fabrics and the heirloom stitches is great for sewing those special outfits. I also own a brother sewing machine and so far have not had any trouble with either of them! I am very happy with the machines, how they run and most especially the special features and stitches you get with the machine for such a reasonable price!",4 "I am so glad I spent the money on this machine I have made so many items with this machine. They have all come out so professional looking that people cannot believe that I made them. Do not be fooled by the bad reviews. They had to have a dud.",4 "Wow, I love this Brother 1034D Serger. This is great machine to work with. Good features. Its very easy to work with. I love the way its look. I am new with this serger. I had to choose between singer and brother, reason I choose the brother, its had more features and quality and the style. I am glad I chose Brother 1034D.",4 "FANTASTIC SERGER FOR THE $$!! I LOVE IT!! This was my first time using a serger and I couldnt wait to start. I paid for 2 day shipping and got it in 1 day. That was awesome! Thanks amazon!! It was a little intimidating when I opened it up to rethread the machine. It took a while to learn the correct way to thread it but once I did, you can sew a pair of shorts in 10 min!! I haven't attempted 3 thread or rolled hem yet... but the 4 thread for seams does a great job! This machine is very fast and not too noisy. I would recommend anyone who would like to sew clothes or ect.. and make it look professional, buy this machine! My kids love there cute character clothes now!",4 "perfect! This is my third, and favorite serger.I run a busy etsy based business and this serger helps me whip out a huge quantity of items quickly and flawlessly. The machine works fantastic and has many settings and a very easy to understand manual with pictures. Very very easy to thread this machine compared to Singer machines I've had before. Seems much sturdier and a really great buy!",4 "Brother Serger - only 1 problem... Love my Brother serger 1034D except for 1 thing - I used it only 3 times and the presser foot wouldn't lift. Took to a repairman who said that the gear inside is plastic and it stripped, and probably would continue to do so even if replaced.I use it without lifting the presser foot, but it sure makes it unhandy and sometimes frustrating.",2 "New To Serging I am still pretty close to a novice when it comes to sewing, though I have made quite a few things for myself and my daughter that are wearable outside of the house. I found that certain fabrics just didn't work well with my sewing machine, so I bought this serger. I never realized how much easier clothes-making could be with a serger! The idea of threading was terrifiying, but this serger happens to be very user friendly. An uncomplicated guide right on the machine takes you step by step through the process. I am sure this machine does only a small fraction of what higher end machines do but if you are a home sewer who is new to serging and looking to make clothes or home decor items, this machine is the way to go. I love the fact that there was an instructional DVD included so you could actually see the machine in action, as opposed to trying to understand written instructions with few pictures thrown in.",4 "Still love it a year later! I bought this machine a year ago, just finally getting around to reviewing. I am new to the world of sergers, but this has been a wonderful machine for me. It's a consistent, well-made machine, and you can't beat the price! I'm also impressed by how much it can actually do. A friend of mine was so impressed with my machine that she bought her own this past winter and has been using multiple times a week ever since. If you want a fancy serger, then go pay for a fancy one. If you're looking for a serger on a budget and don't NEED a fancy machine, then go this route!",4 "irreplaceable I got this serger 4 years ago after 40 years of making my clothing on a regular sewing machine. Now I use the serger for everything except buttonholes, cover stitching, and some darts. Sewing is a breeze with a serger and this is a fine machine. I have not experienced any problems with it in 4 years. It was delivered the day after I ordered it. On the first day I just read the instructions and practiced threading it and working on scraps.updated July 2012After owning this machine for 6+ years and working on it practically every day, at least every weekend, the screw that holds the needles in place popped out and I can't get it to stay in. Bottom line: the machine cannot be used. For a total cost of under $200, this wonderful machine has paid for itself. I decided to buy a new one instead of hunting down a repair (since I don't have a car and it would be a hassle). I thought I would try a 5 thread machine instead of 4 thread, even though more expensive, but after reading many reviews, I didn't find anything that sounded better than this one. So the bottom line is I re-ordered this model. I also ordered the Brother 2340C Cover Stitch machine which is not a serger but looks like one, and is supposed to provide additional stitches (like hem stitch on knits) not provided by the serger. There are not many reviews for the 2340C and they are mixed, but I am hoping it will work for me. I will write reviews after I have had a chance to use it.",4 "Great machine I have been wanting a serger for years and finally purchased one for my birthday. I did research on all the brands and found this one to be the best deal for the money and the reviews were great. It sews like a dream and I love it. The only problem I had was the lower looper kept breaking; the CD that came with the machine is not exactly correct. It tells you to catch the thread on he sliding guide, but you only need to place the thread on it then close it. Also, it said to lower the needles after each threading, but I found on a YouTube video to wait until all is threaded to lower the needles and then raise them to catch the looper threads. It does not break now and I highly recommend this serger to anyone who sews. Amazon is my favorite store.",4 "Buy It! I read through hundreds of reviews before I purchased this serger. I wanted a serger but was afraid that I wouldn't be able to thread it properly or set the tensions properly. I am so glad that I took the plunge! It comes pre-threaded and pre-set to regular serging stitches. I've already threaded it myself several times and it isn't that hard to do. Simply follow the color coded thread guides. The handbook and included dvds give good instructions for threading.I've only had this serger for a few weeks now but I'm very pleased with it. It is user-friendly and not too difficult for a beginning serger to learn to use.I only gave it 4 stars because I think that the guidebook is a little confusing. On the bright side, there are lots of serging tutorials to be found online and they are very informative.The machine is 5 stars for those that are already accustomed to using a serger. The price and quality of the serger make it a great buy for those of us who are beginners. I'm enjoying my machine and I'm looking forward to becoming more proficient with it.",3 "Easy to use Just arrived, already threaded...very easy to use...good deal....liked the narrow roll hem feature, so much different from my old serger which I have to remove the plate n the foot, put on the roll hem plat n the roll hem foot, with ,this one, just one step n its done .",3 "Bad product? I used this serger once. It didn't perform the best stitches. It was jamming up and I didn't have time to try to examine the problem. I finally rethreaded it and found the mechanics of the machinery is not working properly. It had nothing to do with threading it. I took it to a repair shop and it will be $169 just to look at it. It is to late to return it for any refund.",0 "Not as scary as I thought!! This is my first serger. I know there are all kinds of fancy things it's supposed to do but I just needed the over locker part so I can't speak on the rest. I will say that the threading was the most scary thing for me before I got this-it just looked so intimidating! This machine however is extremely easy to thread & I had no problems at all even though I've never even seen one of these on video, let alone in person! Just take your time & read thru the directions bc after that you'll never have to look at them again-it's that easy!! One caution is that you REALLY do HAVE TO thread it in the right order, they aren't just saying that bc it will rip a hole in time & space ;-) I found it a pain to have to unthread all the way to where you have to rethread & thread it all back again but they are all like that I think. The motor is quiet & it doesn't jump around all over the place. It's very smooth & gentle to your fabrics. My only issue is that I haven't found the thing you are supposed to use as a guide to line up your fabric properly but maybe that just comes with experience? Oh also the top cutting knife is great! Even on my delicate fabrics it never pulls or anything like that-also when you don't want it, it's super easy to turn off, just flip the switch! Over all I really love my machine-and would definitely (& actually have done) recommend it!",4 "Brother 1034D Serger This product was delivered to me on time about 5 hours ago. I've watched the video and reviewed the instruction book. I put my serger cone threads on it and started some practice sewing. So far, the stitch is better than my fancy machine with all the coverlock and chain stitches that I never use. This is exactly what I wanted. I love it! And the price is great!",4 "My wife loved it! I scored major points with this baby! Best birthday present ever! She hasn't stopped serving since. I didn't realize that I needed so many hems!",4 "Brother 1034D Serger Had tried a Singer serger (approximately the same price). It was AWFUL!! Difficult to thread, noisy -- not a good product. On the advice of Consumer Reports I tried this one. It's great!!! Excellent instructional video! Easy to use. Very user friendly. Would definitely recommend it to anyone considering a plain vanilla serger!!",4 "Super Disappointed I took it out of the box and the hand wheel was stuck. Google "Brother 1034D hand wheel stuck" and you will see it is a common problem. I took it to the authorized service center in my area and the lady there said that this machine is a "piece of crap". She said that people bring them in regularly for some reason or another and that several times the owner just has to throw it out because nothing can be done.It will be weeks before mine is fixed or replaced. Luckily it was still under warranty, but too late to return to Amazon. Huge bummer, spend a little more money for a better machine.",0 "I am loving my serger I was very intimidated by sergers. First, their price was too high and second, they seemed very complicated. I finally got the nerve to order this Brother 1034D because Amazon had such a great price. I said to myself if I can figure out a computer, cell phone, and embroidery machine, I can figure out this serger. I read the instructions and practiced and now I just love it. Love it to death. I've made like a dozen napkins just so I can do the rolled hem, it comes out perfect each time. No regrets! If you are serious about sewing you must have this little workhorse.",4 "Brother Serger & Missing items I opened and set up my new Brother Serger and found most of the accessory package missing. I like the machine, but find it very hard to thread without the tweezers.I'm finding it difficult to contact Brother or Amazon to have the missing items replaced without sending the entire machine back for a refund and having to purchase another one.The Brother website states a response in one business day, however the email I just received said I can't expect a response for another week due to their large volume of emails after Thanksgiving. Amazon site says contact the manufacture for missing parts, or their return department. The return department doesn't have a tab for missing items, only a way to return an item. Just a little frustrating.I'm hoping this problem can be resolved quickly as is usually the case when purchasing through Amazon.UPDATE - After finally being able to contact the Brother Customer Service they required copies of my original receipt, not a problem, however the person on the phone was not very pleasant. This week I received a small box in the mail with several of the missing items, but not all of them. I've tried contacting Brother (again), sent another email letter with receipts and am hopeful that the rest of the missing parts will be mailed. If not, I plan on returning the machine and having Amazon replace it with a new one. This is the first time I've had problems dealing with items ordered through Amazon.",3 "Where is customer service? I bought this for my mom and there is missing part. so i emailed to customer service in brother company since there is NO Option button for "" contact seller"". However, i didn't hear anything from them. How can i contact seller? Is ""brother"" company is the seller or there is someone else? Help me!!",1 "No Sew! Poor quality. Arrived dirty and grease coated with thread jammed everywhere. Spent several hours sprucing it up, read the instructions and was ready to sew but the machine wasn't. It repeatedly jammed amd was a true pain to use. Turned me off to buying another Serger.",0 "Brother Serger I received the Serger quickly and it is brand new as advertised. I have not used it yet but read the instructions and believe it will be simple to learn. I am looking forward to using it shortly.",4 "Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger The machine (a Brother 1034 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger) was delivered in time for me to receive it as a Christmas Gift from my husband. As soon as my sewing room is finished, I will be able to set this up and then be able to start using it. If I need any help with getting started, my sister, who has many years experience with this type of machines, has promised to give me a few tutor sessions.",2 "Returned I wanted to use this serger so badly but could not figure how to thread it for the life of me. I am a beginner and have no experience with sergers so I do not blame the machine at all. I am sure it is easy to use but I couldn't figure it out. I looked for a tutorial online because the instructional disc that came with the machine was not compatible with my computer. I watched the tutorial over and over again. I tried and tried. I thought I had it but never got it. After a week of trying, I just gave up and sent it back.",1 "Instructions are not good!!! If you are not an experienced sewing machine operator, prepare yourself to be frustrated. The video is somewhat useful but it rushes through the settings and the booklet is totatlly worthless. Besides...YOU WILL NEED A SEPARATE SEWING MACHINE for regular stitching, this one doesn't do any of the traditional stitches!!!",1 "Delighted! This machine has saved my life. I'm getting projects done I haven't done in years. Getting it threaded in the beginning was a task, but once I got it down it is easy.",4 "Easy serger This machine works as advertised. Inexpensive, easy to learn, and versatile. It is better than other entry level serger machines I've used. If you want more than entry level performance spend more. If you want a good basic machine with versatility don't spend any more time hunting around.",3 "Love this little machine I love this little serger, my old one was, well really old and a real problem when it came to threading it. But this Brother 3/4 serger is a dream come true. I do a lot of sewing, mostly quilting and handbags and it works like a charm. Plue the most important, it threads in a breeze. Just follow the little arrows and in the correct order and off you go.I would recomend this to anyone who is looking for a new serger.",4 "Brother 1034D I love the machine have used it and it sews great, but one of the thread spool caps is missing # x77260000, on the left thread, the spool of thread was lose in the box. Please send it. Margaret thank you.",4 "Worked one time, then continued to jam and break needles. I was very excited to finally get a serger and was more excited about all the rave reviews. When I got my serger, I followed directions and was able to use it fine and it was amazing. The next time I took it out of the box, it jammed and also broke off one of the two needles. Everytime after that It continued to jam and break needles. I took it over to a friend who is an expert in these matters and she concluded that the needle was hitting the bottom part of the machine as it went down which was why the needle has continued to break off and not work at all. I will have to call brother and see what my options are, I might have just gotten a defective machine =(",0 "Very rough and loud operation. The Brother 1034D Serger is very rough. Does not have a smooth flowing motor sound. Sounds like a loose belt or as if something is rubbing against other parts. It seems diffective. It almost seems as if I was issued a refurbished machine that was not completely repaired. I did not receive the bilingual operations manual nor the instructional CD. I would like to see if someone will get back to me on these items.I was out of the country for a few months and did not open the box until today. Returns expired at the end of July. Too bad because it would be on it's way back.This is the first time I have had a problem with an internet ordered item and I don't know exactly how to handle it.",1 "3+ years & going strong I bought this serger 3 1/2 years ago and it still works great. I use it several times a week. Keep it clean, and oil it regularly. I used it right out of the box, never having touched a serger before, using only the included instruction book to figure it out. Great deal especially if you make a lot of clothing (which I do, both personal use & to sell.)",4 "waste of money bad service Do not buy anything brother, i had this serger lee than 2 months and customer service have advised me to pay for servicing which is $95.... are you kidding me, bad service, bad machine absolutley terrible",0 "Great Machine. Upon receiving my 1034D I was a bit reluctant to start using it as it looked rather complex. I have had it for about six months now and have enjoyed having it in my sewing area. It makes the finishing and seaming look flawless and is user friendly as far as I can tell. The fact that this machine came with three foot attachments was a huge plus for me. Due to the fact that it is priced so well, you can find quite a few blogs that use it and will tell you the settings for the machine depending on what the project is. Definitely a good purchase.",4 "I love this serger! I purchased this serger and I love it! I recommend watching the video to understand the basics of threading and serging. A bonus to buying a serger in a store is that you get free lessons, so when buying online you do not. I was able to pay a small amount to get a private lesson at a local sewing shop. Which still came in way cheaper than buying a serger at a store. So far, so good!",4 "Brother 1034 3/4 lay-in Thread Serger Brother 1034 Serger is an amazing product. it is easy to thread and the quality of the product results have been very nice. i would recommend it highly",4 "Love this serger! Easy to use and easy to thread. A great serger! I am very pleased and satisfied with this machine. Awesome!!!",4 "First serger I looked at a lot of reviews before purchasing this and also did not want to spend a lot of money. This is my first serger and I am an intermediate sewer. I have to say it was easy to thread. It comes with CD rom tutorials, however all tutorials are available on you tube, which is easier for me. My only wish is that it made a more ruffled gather. I am very pleased with my purchase I made about a year ago. I have made several skirts, doll clothes, fixed seams, made baby bibs, dog beds, and mended many other clothes for our family of 6. I have not used any other serger, but I love this one and would purchase again.",4 "WOW!!! All I can say is WOW!! what an amazing machine. I have been considering a serger but had no clue how to use one at all. Let me tell you, if you want one this is the one to get. I easily read the manual and had it threaded and sewing in no time. This is a great machine for the money and I would definatly recommend to all!! I have been sewing up a storm. Thanks!",4 "Bought One for Myself & One as a Gift! Over six months ago, my older serger finally died. I replaced it with this model and was very surprised by how easy it was to use and by the great price on it. While my older serger was all metal and a true workhorse, I was limited by many factors - the greatest being the impossibility of finding needles for it. This model uses all sizes of needles that a regular sewing machine uses. The new machine has exceeded my expectations and I was so pleased with it that I gave a second one as a Christmas gift.There are also numerous videos on the web which demonstrate many of the things that can be constructed using this serger. It does so much more than just seam finishing!",4 "Use for hours a day! I sew for a living. I use this serger hours a day! LOVE the ruffling foot, easy to quickly change back and forth. I have another serger I use for rolled hems, so I don't have to remove needles... but I did try it out when I first got it and was beautiful as well. Such a great value! I suggest to everyone who asks me about a serger!",4 "Brother Serger This seems like a very nice serger for the price. It is a good one to start with. I am satisfied very much with this purchase.",4 "Love this Serger This is the perfect Serger for a beginning serger. It was easy to change the thread and the directions weresimple to follow. I started right away and have already completed 4 projects. This was my Christmas present to myself. :)",4 "Very Hard To Lean How to Use Because the videos are outdated and out of sequence, and the manual is difficult to follow (for example there are sometimes more steps illustrated then described in the written steps, and the illustrated and written steps are often on different pages), it is hard to get up and running, especially if you have to rethread the machine (I'm on my 5th try). I had to look online for more helpful information/videos and just ordered a book (The Complete Serger Handbook) so I hope that helps. I have been sewing for many years and have never been so frustrated with a machine.",2 "product review It's another Brother for my sewing room.....still learning what it can do......have figured out how to use the gather function and have used that for a Christmas gift....really came out well......will continue to work with manual and machine until I know it better......had no problem learning how to thread it, which I feared......Brother took care of that with their design....piece of cake.....even for an older person......",4 "great for photo's I am enjoying using the acid-free glue stick in my scrapbooking. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to adhere photo's to paper.",4 "Glue stick great for crafting I originally bought this glue because I needed to purchase something else with my order so that I could get free shipping. To my surprise, the glue is very useful for crafting. I am using it for scrap booking. It is a great glue for this project.",2 "Great Photo Glue Stick Pen If you like to do arts :& craft this is the best Photo Glue Stick Pen you should buy.",4 "Good product Overall a good product, photos seem to adhere well to paper with it. I've only just used it though so i don't know if they'll become loose with time. The pen looks like a small glue stick and sometimes the product builds up but other than that it works very well.",3 "this was worthless this arrived totally dried and useless, I couldn't retrieve even a tiny bit of glue, very disappointing. Even tho' inexpensive I was waiting for it so I could work on a project, and had to drive 40 minutes for another source. That's why I was using Amazon in the first place.",0 "Dried out! I opened it and it was completely dried out. Bummer, because I threw away the packing slip and can't return it. I went to the dollar store and got three for a dollar and they work perfectly.",0 "not enough The glue stick appeared to be alot of glue but there was only enough to paste 9 pictures/items to my scrapbook and the little bit there was of it didn't want to stay stuck to the paper. Very bummed.",0 "Really ? Tiny glue stickOverpricedNot for broad applications .. Tiny tipGet a good alternative / brand name at 99 cent store",1 "This product is ok.... This works great however some of the glue stick that I have purchased had dried up and I couldn't use them for my project.",1 "Waste of Money! I recently purchased this glue stick and soon discovered that this glue couldn't even stick paper together!!! Waste of money, time, & energy!!!!",0 "I hope this product Sticks around for a long time ! I'm told it really is good for sticking pictures in a picture album - just imagine ...",4 "not too bad I basically got this so my order would qualify for free shipping (and because I always need glue!) I didn't notice all the bad reviews until after I sent my order.It's a small glue stick, although I think calling it a ""pen"" is a bit misleading. The glue itself was actually really good- I haven't had any trouble with things peeling up. It was used up really quickly though.",2 "Do Not Buy!!! Product was totally dried out and unusable. From what I read in the other reviews (I read them after I purchased) this was a common problem. Buy something else to get you to the free super saver shipping.",0 "Unusable! Product was completely hard. I didn't try to use it until just after the return window had closed, so I couldn't even send it back. It went straight into the trash.",0 "Film Strip Glue For my daughter's wedding we're having a photo booth set up. These glue sticks will affix the film strips to her wedding album and allow guests to sign next to them. If I have any issues with quality, I'll post an update.",4 "not so good This was sent to my granddaughter and she indicated that it arrived, but there was NO GLUE in the pen. Trying to send it back is kind of impossible as she lives in another town and is getting ready to move to Virginia where her husband will be based at Fort Lee..",0 "Totally dried up This was totally dried up the minute I took it out of package. I don't like wasting money, and wish there was a way to contact to get a refund even for this small purchase.",0 "Dried Out I purchased this stick a few months earlier. When I opened the package it was completely dried out. I will not buy this product again.",0 "Waste of money I got this glue pen in the mail, and the glue was horrible, worked for about 10 pictures - with just four or five dabs and then was completely out. Not worth the money. Buy something else.",0 "Glue Stick Great Product! It is great for scrapbooking and is helpful for gluing the small embellishments. I would recommend this glue stick.",4 "Glue stick I was not impressed at all with this glue stick...it was hard and would not glue without alot of pressure and then came apart...I think it is too old??",0 "It is a handy tool to have around. This is really a handy little item to have around the house. It works great with pictures and any other little projects. There is no mess or any other problems.",3 "Works great for photos and for general crafts This is sort of an old school item, but it works very well for putting photos into albums and also in putting photos in floating matts. My (young) daughters also prefer this to those thicker gluesticks with glue that doesn't hold as well.",4 "Dried up The glue was totally dried up. I was looking for something to glue little die cuts on paper cards, this is your average everyday glue stick, but super skinny. It may have worked for what I needed, but I did not get the chance to try as it was completely dried out when I got it. Ordered the Amertombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue, 1.69 Oz, Liquid and that worked for my needs.",0 "dried up glue I ordered two glue sticks and both arrived with the glue hardened and shrunken in the tube. It is impossible to even get the glue to rub onto paper it is so dry.",0 "Dried up! The glue stick was shipped completely dried up. I didn't realize this until after I had opened it and thrown out the packaging. Don't know if I got a bum stick, but it was completely useless!",0 "Not Strong Total crap for paper craft. not strong enough at all, very high water content.stay away -- this is not a glue pen -- this is a glue stick.",0 "Glueless Stick PIONEER ACID-FREE GLUE STICK PENI opened the glue stick to find a solid rubbery substance inside that obviously had dried out years ago. It isn't worth paying the return shipping. I am glad I only ordered one to try it out. It went directly into the trash. Needless to say I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SELLERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CAOGX/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img",0 "Standard glue pen works fine A glue pen is a glue pen - works OK. Recommended if you need to add a couple bucks or so to reach $25 free shipping limit.",4 "Actually works! I had originally bought this product because I was a few dollars off from qualifying for Free Shipping. I had expected it to be dried and worthless, but was surprised to find that it really worked quite well on photos, construction paper, and other pictures. However, it has lost some of its effectiveness over time, especially because it's located on a desk right next to a small space heater that is constantly on. If you do a lot of arts and crafts and can use this glue stick in less than 2 months, it's worth it.",3 "Glue Stick Works really well the scrapbook I got for my neicefor Christmas and she likes it because it does notmake a mess.",4 "Poor product The glue was completely hard and dried up as soon it was opened, and it went immediately into the trash. I definitely do NOT recommend this product.",0 "If you seal a lot of envelopes, this is for you, but read carefully. Absolutely no quality control whatsoever. One out of every two has some defect or other; dried out, empty, only 1/2 full. But, since Avery Glue Pens are no longer available, if you seal a lot of envelopes this is the only choice.Just order them by the dozen...",2 "dont get this on a Finished table this is a major disaster. I cant believe this stuff just destroyed my table! the glue on the other hand works fine!",1 "Terrible! Worst item I have ever purchased from Amazon! Gave it one star so you didnt think i forgot to rate it. I make photo cards all the time and thought I'd try something other than the tape rollers. That was a mistake. Right out of the package it was like trying to glue with a chunk of hard plastic. Not even sticky at all. I emptied the glue stick all the way and even the last possible section was bone dry.They got one thing right... its acid free. Glue free too. Maybe it worked the day it was made in China but stay away from this junk, crap, total waste of time and money. There... I feel better now.",0 "It sticks very well but the glue does not last very much I bought 2 as gift for my wife, she likes doing scrapbooking and will try it, I was hoping that they were useful to her. Sticks very well, but only could apply glue in +/- 30 photography 4x6 inches size, applying a little glue over edge of each photo. In general, it sticks well, but the glue does not last very much.",1 "it works i bought this to get free shipping on an order that was just below the free shipping limit. Haven't used it much but it does what its advertised for :)",4 "Good for what its worth The only raeson I bought this was that it was the cheapest thing that qualified for the super saver discount. It works fine, but that's the only reason I bought it.",4 "Pretty good... I bought the glue stick with the intent to use it for scrapbooking, however so far I have only used it on a school project w/ my son. We were putting paper pictures on a poster board. The glue worked well enough, but I would not recommend it for this type of use. If we bent the poster board the pictures would start to pop off. I'm guessing it will work better on my scrapbook pages.",2 "a good buy If your're a few dollars away from the free shipping deal with another item, just tack a few of these on, its well worth it.",4 "great Works, nice addition to my craft room, worked to put me riiiight over the $25 free super saver shipping line!",4 "Dried up Unfortunately, the glue was completely dried up when I got it, even though it was shipped within just a few days. My guess is there's a whole batch of dried out glue sticks lying around the Amazon warehouse... The product was useless.",0 "Nothing special All this is is a glue stick that runs out really quickly. It was fine, did the trick. I guess it doesn't advertise itself as anything else, but I was disappointed.",1 "Dried up and useless I gave these as a small stocking stuffer gift - wish I hadn't. I purchased two and both were completely dried up and useless. Ended up throwing them away and apologizing to the recipient. Need better quality control on products being shipped.",0 "dried out! Wasted money and time ordering this glue stick. Probably better to buy in a store because the product may be fresher. Our glue stick was completely dried out and unusable.",0 "Dried up This product arrived dried up and useless. Only reason I did not return it is because it would have been more bother than it was worth. Last time I order a product like this.",0 "glue pen This glue pen I purchased to use for gluing pictures to my scrapbooks. I was VERY disappointed. As soon as I got it, it went straight in the trash. Not worth the money. Mine was dried out and not usuable. Don't waste your money.",0 "Actually a really good glue stick, for paper to paper . . . I feel bad for the people who have written bad reviews for this product because it seems to me that somehow they have received dried out glue sticks. I have used a lot of different glue sticks for various art projects and this is the one I like to go to for glueing paper to paper. It's not going to work so well with something like photos in a scrapbook because when you turn the page the paper tends to bend and the photos are a different weight paper that are going to want to bend at a different rate and the bond of this glue is not at all flexible once dry. For that sort of use I'd highly recommend some sort of double sided tape . . . or Crafter's Ultimate or Weldbond, but both of those are white glues (that dry clear) and although they are wonderful for making things hold together, they can be a bit messy for scrapbook purposes. If you want to try this glue again, I'd recommend getting it from your local scrapbook store, where it's bound to be fresher, and get the normal glue stick shape or the rectangle one. I think the glue stick pen has more of a tendency to dry out than the others. And you don't get as much glue for the money. :-) Good luck gluing!",3 "OK Glue It does the basic work a glue is supposed to do. Could it be better? Yes, but a crazy glue performance shouldn't be expected from a regular glue. All in all it's a good glue.",3 "arrivered completey dried out This product arrived completely dried out. The glue had apparently been exposed to air, and was unable to be used at all. This is the second product from Pioneer that I had bought, and will not make this mistake again.",0 "Dried up glue sticks!! I was ready to start scrapbooking when my glue stick arrived. I opened it and it was dried up completely ugh. At least I was able to return it and get my money back.",0 "Nice dies for new baby greeting cards This Cuttlebug die cuts out several shapes that are useful on new baby greeting cards. It's the perfect size for an A2 card (5.5""x4.25""). See customer image for an example of a card where I used the 'baby' phrase. I usedLiquid Pearls Glue .5 Ounce Bottle - Baby Blueto color the letters, then backed them with a piece of yellow paper. I also used the baby bottle die for the interior of the cardYou will probably want to cut these dies from some kind of flesh-colored paper (I used ivory) because of the baby face die. You can always color in the baby carriage, safety pin, etc., or cut them from a separate piece of paper.",3 "Great Product I love this product. It gave me some great embellishments to do my Halloween scrapbook. After cutting the items, I used stickles to make them shine!Love these things!",4 "Like it The product is good, very easy to use also adaptable to the machine. However, it is very very small figures to what i was expecting.",3 "Good for foamy, not for paper... This die is cute, but my wife couldn't use it with paper, just for cardboard and foamy sheets. With them, it works!",2 "Alabama Nana This is a very cute Cuttlebug Die. I would recommend this for anyone that loves animals. The letters are small but the die works great.",4 "funky fun There are so many ways to use this fun item. I loved it from the first time I used it at a crop.",4 "Not a whole sponge This sponge was cut, creating a hard, unnatural line, which is exactly what you don't want to do when you're sponge paiting. You should keep looking for a good sponge somewhere else. I haven't been happy with any of the sponges sold on Amazon.",2 "perfect thank you. great product, service, and delivery. I have used a sponge like this for the past 25 years, and so it is great to find one that is just as good to use for the next 25 years",4 "Quite a few blades. Excellent value Ok this is a great little set. I have to really stretch into the nitty gritty to fine anything wrong with the kit.So... nit picking details...The box is wonderful and made of solid wood. The inside is VERY cheap thin plastic insert. they have a thin little magnetic strip along the plastic that barely keeps the blades stuck in the cover. If you are careful with it, they will stay in place. Otherwise, they will fall out when you close the box.on the possitive side, there are so many different blades and devices i dont know i'll be able to find a use for all of them. I'm very tempted to start some odd projects just so i can use some of the odder ones. Anyway, you get alot of variety.... maybe even too much? I wonder if i'll EVER use some of these....",4 "X-Acto A Nice Set for the price.Now that I have a Standard Hobby Knife Set, I'll have to find a Standard Hobby to carve.",3 "Great Deal Outstanding kit. This collection of tools is amazing and a great help in my hobby building. I've been shopping for a kit like this and was surprised by the affordability. You can't go wrong with this.",4 "Christmas present to son-in-law Service was great and item was new.He is thrilled and all is well. X-acto has always been quality.Thanks Santa!",4 "knife brand name and actual image. was a gift to another. arrived promptly and quickly. Was what i had expected exactly",4 "necessary tools for the right price this is a diverse set. great thing to have for your hobbies. not the highest quality, but well worth it for the price.",3 "A little better than basic. I attended school for apparel design, so I know that this form does not compare to the profesional wolf forms or superior model forms that range from 300-1000$.Basically, if you are like me and have a symmetrical form and are relatively built like a dress form and are not intending to do a strenuous amount of sewing for professional reasons (unless this is to bide your time in the start up phase of a business), then great! You can probably go with one of the cheaper models out there.However, remember that this model has a wonderful natural. more realistic hip section and mid section and separated leg area which makes it available for getting the hip area of pants correct. It also has a longer support pole, to keep your garment off the ground, or if you are tall. It is steam-able, rotates 360, and pinable. Remember to use a bra on the form that you intend to wear with the garment you are constructing. This will really help especially with strapless ensembles.If you have a hard to replicate form, such as enlarged midsection, uneven shoulders, etc, consider a My Twin Dress form which is created to your specific body shape.Otherwise, the my double deluxe works well enough for me.",4 "Not the most sturdy dress form Initially I thought the base of the stand was constructed oddly, but it's surprisingly secure. I don't have many worries about the form tipping, which is the main concern I've sent mentioned with other dress forms. Another good point is that unlike most dress forms which have one adjustment knob for each measurement (hips, waist, bust)there are four ajustments points for each: front, each side and back. This would allow truer measurement - if you are more full in the rear for instance.Unforunately, I was dissapointed with the overall construction of this dress form:- The molded plastic form itself had a slightly mishapen shoulder, only one side. It's minor, and shouldn't affect fitting (I hope).- Unfortunately, the mechanisms used to adjust the form are ALL plastic, from the adjusting wheel to the bolts. They're kind of a cheap plastic. I don't expect that I will be making many adjustments, after I adjust the form to my size, but I don't expect they will hold up long to repetitive use. If you construct garments for other people, and need to adjust the form frequently to accomodate different sizes, you'll be very disapointed. Even for me, I don't expect them to last long, and I already have plans to 'modify' by replacing these parts with something more durable.- The adujusting knob at the top, meant to adjust the neck is very clunky, and like the other adjustment parts, is entirely of cheap plastic.Overall, I needed a dress form, and now I have one. It's overall better than some of the newer models in this price range, but like the others, the form is constructed rather cheaply. This won't stand up to regular use as made. I'd have given the dress form glowing reviews had the manufacturer spent an extra dollar or two and used aluminum parts instead of plastic.",1 "Very Workable Form There are many dress forms to choose from. I like My Double Deluxe because it gives you the functionality of more expensive forms at a fraction of the cost. This is a great form for a novice to intermediate sewer, but the more garments you churn out, you may want higher-quality form.You do get what you pay for. Being able to adjust the form as my weight fluctuates was a key driver for me, but these dials are plastic and don't seem that sturdy. One of the things that's important for me to fit is my sway back. I found adjusting the center back and center front lengths on the form a little difficult. Making the adjustment wasn't so bad, getting it to stay adjusted was troublesome. I had to tape it to make it stay. I wish there were markings to show the various center front and center back lengths.Adjusting the dials is an easy process and the measurements hold once you make the adjustments. I would like to see the scale on the dials resemble more of an actual ruler, but that's a minor quibble. I have not tried the hem marker yet. You can pin on the form, which is nice. Speaking of pins, you may want to glue the pin cushion in place; it pops out sometimes when you're grabbing pins.I've found that the best way to build the form to your personal shape is to invest in a set of foam pads and a cover. The Fabulous Fitting System is awesome and works well with the form. I previously used batting. It works well too, but it's messy and takes forever.In summary, this form is very workable. If you want a budget-friendly adjustable form that allows you to fit pants, start here. If your size has been pretty consistent and you can afford to invest more in your form, there are other brands you may want to consider.",2 """My Double"" Deluxe Dress Form The dress form was helpful; only used it once to make a jacket. Compared to the price of forms, this was fair value for the money. A little wobbly, assume you'd have to spend really big money for more sturdy one. Ordered the small (based on tips from web sites and others) Still working on other adjustments. Can't seem to adjust short enough for my height. I bought the deluxe because it says you can fit pants on it because of offset pole. I really liked not having to keep trying on the jacket and trying to pin while wearing!",3 "Essential sewing room item I had a diferent brand before, and it broke within 1 week. this one is sturdier, the quality is good for the price, i love it. The hemming marker is very useful",3 "Big Piece of Junk! I give it an F- I was so excited when my dress form finally arrived!! I opened the box, and put it together, minus the instructions, because there wasn't any except for how to use the dress form. After I got it together I went to adjust it, and found there was no adjustment key???? I went through all the packaging again, looked all inside the dress form to see if it was taped up inside somewhere, NOTHING! So after having my dress form for literally 10 minutes, I am on the phone with Amazon. I do have to say they were really nice, and did contact the manufacturer who sent me the adjustment tool. But After 2 weeks I finally received it. Well got my hopes up again about finally being able to use it. BOY....WHAT A LET DOWN!!! It was very difficult to adjust. It didnt want to move a centimeter anywhere but the at the waist. you have to slowly go around and adjust it in small increments anyway, thats to be expected, but its hard to do if it doesnt wanna move anywhere. It took about 30 minutes to get it just right, if not longer. Then all of a sudden one of the gears just popped off, and broke. I read the instructions about adjusting it very carefully. you can tell the form is fragile the second you take it out of the box. So I Used great care while adjusting it. Plus I wasn't even adjusting it when it broke. I also only had it set just 1 1/2 inches bigger than it came, so it wasnt under a lot of stress. It was just very cheap, poor quality merchandise. For the money I am livid. It is thank goodness adjusted to my specific size, and it will forever stay that way......lets just hope that I stay that size for a while to make it worth the money. Next time I will make sure the form I buy doesn't have all plastic parts.",0 "I want to love it, but... After 20 years of sewing, this is my first dressform... as such, it's opened up a world of convenience to me and promises to greatly improve the fit of my garments. BUT, the instructions are worthless! Glyphs instead of text, and the instructions for three markedly different dressforms are included on one page and are hard to distinguish. I've mostly figured out how to adjust it. But, although the box and ad for my dressform say that I should be able to adjust the back length (a must for me, I'm long-waisted,) I have yet to succeed at changing the factory setting. I e-mailed the manufacturer (not the seller) last week and they have not yet responded with any guidance. Disappointing!!",2 "Dress form I'm an intermediate sewer and sew only for myself as a hobby. Thus, my review may be insufficient for a professional designer and/or tailor.I think the form is very stable and secure on the stand. All dials worked well and were easy to adjust. However, please think carefully before purchasing if you have a significant back waist length adjustment. My waist length is 17.5"" and it was very difficult to extend the form and have it stay put. Otherwise, I am very happy with my purchase.",3 "review The only issues I have are 1) At times the pins end up having the sticking material from inside the mannequin and therefore cant be used again (unless you can scrub off the glue). 2) height is too short, the mannequin can only be adjusted to a shorter size from about 5'4"" (so you can't really use the hem attachment feature unless you are making a short dress!) Otherwise, it helpful to have especially compared to other adjustable dressforms out there",2 "Great for the price A great dress form for those on a tight budget! My biggest problem with it? It has the large gaps on the seam lines which makes it difficult for draping. I figure I can base stitch some muslin in place later on and that'll do the trick. So far I've been using the nobs to change the size as indicators for CF, SB, and SS. Working well like that! It's also incredibly lightweight, which I like because I have to carry the thing up and down spiral staircases sometimes. When it needs to be stationary I just tie a reusable bag full of books to the base. Overall more than what I expected and am very happy with this product!",4 "Not Bad It took a little while to set up, but overall I haven't had any major problems with it as yet. I wish the instructions were more detailed and better written, but between my daughter and I we figured out how to get this thing working. The piece on the side (I think it's for the hem) I'm still trying to figure out. I also noticed that I still have to have my daughter try on the outfit before sewing it to be sure it is a good fit. The first one we tried on here still needed a small adjustment even though the measurements were correct. I think that has more to do with shape and I will probably look at buying the padding that can be applied to the dress form to make it more accurately resemble the body of the person.Overall, it has been useful as a holding spot for the pieces of clothing as I sew. It helps me get the skirt off the table while I work on the bodice. Fitting...still playing with it, but so far, it seems to be going okay. I'm glad I bought this product.",3 "Nice I am not a seamstress by far, but I do like this dressform. The only thing is that it does have a unique smell to it. I sprayed it with Frebreeze and it's better.",3 "The Dritz 'My double delux dress form' I am so pleased with my new Dritz dress form. Amazon's shipping and handling process is as always just excellent. I never have any doubt about ordering from Amazon.I am a 'weekend' sewer and I have never had a dress form before. Happily, I was not disappointed when I had her all put together. With the aid of the Fabulous Fit fitting system she now looks just like me (but younger...sigh). I have just finished using her to put together my first, ever, perfect fitting dress. Her directions were easy to read and to follow and now that she is standing up I find that she takes pins well and I can drag her all over the house without her collapsing in tears. She seems sturdy enough for just about anything I will ever want to use her for.I would recommend this dress form to anyone like me who sews for pleasure.",4 "Dritz my double dressform purchased thru Amazon the Dritz dressform arrived quickly and was easy to size for my measurements. It has made for an easier time adjusting patterns to fit; and for checking out the fit and lay of the fabric as I go.It was well worth the cost for the help it brings to sewing projects for a new sewer like me.",4 "Great dressform I sew only for myself and wanted a form that would help with fitting; we all know that can be a challenge. After reading as much as I could online about various forms I felt this would be the best choice and fit in my budget. It was what I expected for the money and will more than serve my needs. I do wish we had the option of putting it on wheels. I have not tested the hem marker but the wheels to adjust the size worked fine, just have to remember to follow the instructions on which ones to do in order. I did buy the Fabulous Fit pads to go with this and I think I have a relatively close fit to my size. With the pads and the form I will be able to go up in size if I have a need. This is NOT a professional form and I did not expect it be but it is a great addition to my sewing room.",3 "Bought and Gave Away I bought this Dritz dress form three years ago. It lasted through two uses, and then the plastic adjustable pieces stripped. Totally unusable from that point on. Luckily I live in San Francisco, and my sidewalk is like a portal for unwanted stuff... put it on the curb and ten minutes later it was gone. I have no idea why this dress form is so expensive on Amazon...it normally retails for around $90. Save your money and buy something more expensive, with metal parts.",1 "Love my new dress form - Highly recommend I purchased my form as a birthday present to me. After using it for 6 weeks, I wish I had purchased it long ago. I have been sewing some of my own clothes since I was 10 (now 48). I am 5'9", size twelve and 36D. I usually choose to make a garment when I can't find exactly the color I want or the styles are unflattering, as in too short. I tend to prefer tailored suits with 28"-30" jackets with lots of seams and this form allows me to fine tune the fit of each garment. My princess seams are close to perfect now.I almost chose the smaller size but opted for the medium because at my age it is more likely that I will expand and not contract! I have now completed three new garments using my new friend. It was so nice to fit the clothing on my dress form instead of repeatedly getting undressed and trying to tweak the clothing with no assistance. My new blouse, coat and suit jacket fit perfectly and lay smooth even in the back.I took the advice of previous comments and put a push up bra on her to more closely match my shape. I made the measurement at the bust the same as my underbust measurement and then stuffed the bra with cup enhancers to fill it out. For the rear end, I measured across my stomach and matched the form to that measurement. Then I put panties on her and stuffed the derriere to more closely resemble my ample backside. This form allows you to make adjustments to just the spread of the front or back to accomodate a full/flat stomach or full/flat rear.It is true that the pincushion doesn't stay in the top of the form but I don't use it anyway as I have a magnetic one I prefer. My form sits on carpet and stands just fine. I love that the body portion can be rotated 360 degrees without moving the bottom part of the stand. As described, you can pin onto the fabric of the form. I had no problems with turning the dials to adjust the size. The numbers were easy for me to decipher even with bifocals. Assembly was minimal and the instructions were clear. Is it as good as a Wolf form...of course not. But, I can buy 10-15 of these compared to the price of a wolf. This one can be dropped down to half her size for storage, although that is not likely to happen with mine.If you like making clothing and like a precise fit, I highly recommend this form. If you can justify the price of a Wolf, then go ahead. But for those who don't want to make that large of an investment, this form works great.It was also about $85.00 less on Amazon than my local fabric store price. Shipping was free and superfast. Thanks Amazon for providing a place for us to purchase with confidence..",4 "My Double Deluxwe Dress form makes my sewing so much easier I was able to open it up to fit my own measurements. Now I can drape fabrics to help me design creative garments and I can fit them so much easier. I love it!",4 "Dress Form The dress form is all that I expected. Would only make one suggestion and that would be. If the stand was on rollers. Don,t think it would work for a commercial seamstress but love it for me.",4 "Not bad I'm a novice, but I'm glad I got this. I am new to sewing. The adjustability is great! I have a small waist, but my hips... Not so much. Lol This dress form in a small is better than the Singer! I'm working on a vacation ensemble and this is so perfect! Worth the money and a great deal for the newbie to sewing!",3 "Very nice product I bought this item for my seamstress child who is studying fine art at college. I thought it looked very nice; but she was thrilled when she got it Christmas morning she even told me it is better quality than the product they sell at a local store. Thank you.",4 "dress form Bought for my daughter who began using it right away. She loves the way she can adjust it all around and the soft body that she can pin fabric to.",4 "It's what I needed It's fine for everyday home seamstress dressmaking. Like others have said, its not super duper quality, could have used less plastic parts, but overall it works. And the pads (buy separately) really help you customize the fit.",3 "Dress form Choose this for our daughter in design, she loved having her own form to work on her projects for school.",4 ":) this is exactly what i need at this moment! its not as sturdy as i thought it would be, but it works well.",2 "good substitute Considering the price of a tailor form this is a good deal even after the adjustments. The only itch was a custom fee that was an extra COD.",3 "Not great, but will work for me I have started making clothes for myself and needed a way to avoid being stuck by pins during the fitting process. This dress form helps a great deal. It is rather flimsy, but it is fine for an amateur sewer like me.",2 "Helps tremendously with visualization of self I have put off buying a dress form, while sewing on and off for about 20 years, even after completing a surface design program at a national university, since I was not directly working with the body, although working in the design field. I thought that I wanted one of those expensive custom-made dress forms, but frankly, I had to be truthful with myself and say that for most of my life I have been in transition from one size to another, and it simply would not be practical for me and my body/lifestyle. Now that I find myself unemployed, and have no money to buy garments, and plenty of time to learn more about tailoring and making many unfinished projects to keep me looking forward to the next day, instead of moping about my situation, I was able to purchase an economical, dress form that I believe will take me way into the next phaze of my sewing life. I recently have lost 20 lbs, and find myself having to alter numerous skirts, while updating a few to the ideal length, I am seeing that the form that I selected will go a long way in aiding me with those tasks. Don't know why I waited so long, just stubborn, I guess.",4 "Exacto Self-Healing 9 x 12 Mat I can't imagine what the ""original"" use for this product may be. It is too expensive to cut up with any kind of knife.I am using this EXACTO Mat as a MOUSEPAD. That's right, a mousepad. . . For almost a year, now.And it is indestructible as a mousepad. Smooth as butter.. your mouse will think he is at a Roller Rink. (Yes, I am also a gamer [video games])And it is washable. (AND the BEST mousepad I have ever come across)It feels kind of like a product made by Rubbermaid for a kitchen. ( like a rubber cake-icing blade consistency... rubbery, but strong enough for some hard use )It conforms to a surface, comes clean in one wipe and will return to its original shape if bent.Best of all it is super smooth and will get you across your computer screen, effortlessly. (I used to use a piece of white inkjet paper mounted on to a piece of plywood... The paper ripped quite often, got dirty from rubbing across it, and would absorb sweat for your hand...but not anymore)After a years use, the EXACTO MAT still works like the day it arrived in the mail.Just don't use anything stronger than Windex, 409, or soap and water, to wipe it with, as the calibration lines that are printed on the top-side of the mat may run and streak. It is Triple-Ply constructed of a super-smooth Top-Layer, a thick resilient cut-resistant Center Portion and a No-Slip bottom. I feel it was worth the money. (no hassles, and my 5600 DPI laser mouse couldn't be happier)The MAT comes in larger sizes too, if your mouse has a low DPI and requires more room than 9"" x 12"" to travel.This might be the last mousepad you will ever buy.-----------Steve the BeavMonday, August 13, 2012",4 "This doesn't do what it says it does! This software is demos only. You can't save anything or do anything with the designs. You're basically just paying for a sales pitch. The seller I bought if from didn't seem to know this and offered me a full refund, including shipping, so my poor rating is for the software, not the seller.",0 "DITTO Just a crummy sales pitch not even worth a postage stamp to send it out, vender sent full refund, they did not know. I hung the cd in my fruit tree to scare off the birds, only use I could think off for it. Don't be fooled by the picture with the pretty butterfly!",0 "BAD! BAD! BAD!!! I recived a very thin design cd -as I took it out of container it cracked all over-very thin cd- I have written seller twice and no answer-Poor ethic !!!!",0 "arts & crafts A+ product. Durable, a decent quality product. Brushes retain shape through out the project.",4 "Bienfang/Seal 210M Commercial Dry Mounting Press Since the thermostat on our old press stopped working in the middle of a huge project with a deadline, we needed this press immediately. It came in less than 24 hours. Great! On the second day of use, a nut and bolt literally came flying off the arm, popping the top crooked while in use. Not so great. Someone could have been injured. The bolt was poorly customized for the press and we had to fashion a new one. There was no time to return the press becuase of our deadline. This press is also awkward to use when opening and closing the top because of the huge bar with controls across the top. However, it does do a good job.",2 "great product but beware This is a great product but beware the shipping costs which were more than the item.I ordered two items. Each was sent separately and shipping was ridiculously high. Buy these in a craft store and save money!!",4 "good product Got it to make my polymer clay beads and they work great! The different sizes make it perfect for small to medium jobs and they can handle the abuse :-).. Good value and fast shipping.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Epson Premium Semi-Gloss 4x6 We have used Epson products for years in both professional and personal/family production, and find them to be of consistently excellent quality. Printed with Epson inks and on professional, prosumer, and even low-end Epson printers, performance is unmatched. The price, timely delivery, and shipping costs using Amazon Prime enhance the attractiveness even further, and both the product and the source (Amazon.com) are highly recommended.",4 "as expected this is a good quality of paper for the printing i needed. i would purchase again and this item did arrive on time.",0 "Great product I would recommend the to anyone who wants good quality photos. The colors are perfect and the paper is just the right quality for what I need",4 "Variety the name of the game Epson has several types of photo paper.I use semi gloss for some and glossyfor others.I like all of them. The paperdries quickly and is water proof.",4 "Quality paper This paper makes some really incredible pictures. No grainy appearances, but beautifully defined images. Used it to put together a small keepsake photo album, and it turned out great",4 "Epson semi gloss and luster papers are perfect for all prints Whether you are consumers or pros, these are the papers for you and your clients. I love Epson Luster for big prints and semi-gloss for 4x6 prints. It's perfect as perfect can be.",4 "Perfect Paper Epson makes a wonderful and reliable product. The archival paper competes with all photographic paper you would find anywhere. I highly recommend the paper and the Epson printer to go along with it!",4 "misleading No problems with product, arrived on time, but colors are not the same as the ones in the picture. Also, shipping was a bit over the unreasonable ($6 for 5 buttons)",2 "Great cutters Makin's makes great cutters for polymer clay. I've not found one yet that I don't like as they all cut evenly and cleanly and have a good variety of shapes that are integral for the things I make.Would buy again.",4 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Aluminum yardstick It is great for sewing, crocheting, knitting with measuring the articles that one is working on. Glad I ordered it and I am happy with it. Thank you",4 "Aluminum yardstick This item was a gift so I am not personally using it, the owner seems happy with the item. Could be a little heavier but for the price, it's great!!!",4 "Yard stick Item arrived ontime. Can't really go wrong with a yard stick. I wish the width had been a bit thicker. Measurements are only on one side. The other side is blank.",4 "Super starter kit great starer set! Variety of colored inks - perfect gift for the beginner or knowlegable artist, has everything you need to get started.",4 "Pebble inc. Stencils This is a great assortment of stencils they are really easy to use with colored pencils, markers and chalk. I just got this and have already used it many times as little page accents.",4 "FUN These are so much fun. I had to get the other sets.. Easy to clean I just wipe off with a baby wipe.",4 "Pebble inc. Stencils This is a great assortment of stencils they are really easy to use with colored pencils, markers and chalk. I just got this and have already used it many times as little page accents.",4 "FUN These are so much fun. I had to get the other sets.. Easy to clean I just wipe off with a baby wipe.",4 "I hate it The product I received was different from what it's on the picture. and i returned it for a money back. Please contact the seller to return my money ASAP",0 "Smartek Sewing Machine I purchased a Smartek Sewing Machine from you. I received a Smartek cordless clothes shaver instead.Mistakes happen.I understand.I am disappointed you setup this item as a non-return item, and you leave your buyers no way to contact you.",0 "jammed The product came with oil still on it. The pictures in the guide booklet were washed white so it was hard to tell what i needed to do, what each thing was for (which it didnt even say), and how to thread the thing. One good thing about it is it came threaded. I never got to use the machine because on my first use, it would jam after 2 stitches so I returned it the next day.",0 "WAS JUST OK I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A BETTER ITEM THEN IT REALLY WAS. NOT TO HAPPY ABOUT IT. JUST OK.",1 "Will not dry with the Canon 8100/8000s This prints really well, but the ink will not totally dry for days, which does not work well in a production environment. Granted I am using Canons and not HPs, but they do have similar ink and I have used other HP products with no issues",2 "Decent machine Decent machine, but seems to have a little problem... The power switch only controls the light. If you accidentally touch the foot pedal, even when you think the machine is off, it will start sewing. I added an external power switch and am getting used to it.",2 "Great Value and the Backing is thin This is a great deal for the number of sheets. The board that backs the paper is a little thin which can be a problem when you write on the pad and when its off the easel.",2 "A wonderful resource for facilitators The service from these people was PHENOMENAL and the easel pads are just great. If you've been balking at paying the prices charged in the chain office supply stores this is your solution. I do several conferences/classes a year and I've been looking for a good source of easel pads. I've found it. If you're a bulk purchaser for an institution or company you'll save a lot of money with these folks over chain office supply stores. Nice job!!",4 "Quality product Exactly what you would expect from easel pads, all pages were clean and tearing them off was simple, no paper stuck to the top!",3 "very weak backing I should have paid attention to some of the other reviews. The backing is VERY weak so you cannot simply stand it on an easel. You need to have something that attaches it to the easel or it falls over. Paper quality is fine but the backing is useless. I would not purchase it again.",1 "It's just to flimsy I think the paper is a bit to thin it causes the markets to bleed through and the backing on the paper is really flimsy so when you write on it the back folds over and doesn't provide any structure. I had to tear off the paper and use the card board box it came in to write my days lessons on it. You can see where i used it at [...] to see how it performs after I prep'd it to use on online videos.",0 "Excellent Value Work well with our easel. Backing could have been a little thicker or stiffer.. but excellent overall.. Package was shipped promptly and safely",4 "great product I was pleased with the paper quality and the ease of placing this in our easel. Very reasonable cost for a quality product!",4 "Great smooth replacement I love using my Jeep's soft top, but one day I accidently ran over the zipper on the window and it was crushed in.So i bought this replacment YKK zipper and it fits perfect and is smooth to use. YKK zippers in any application are the best, especially in Jeep tops. Also, installing the zipper was smooth as well. only took about 1 min. the hardest part was removing the old crushed zipper from the window. Overall, a GREAT product from YKK.",4 "Wrong Part I ordered this part for the window on my jeep wrangler TJ which it is supposed to fitI received the part and it is not the same shape or the same size",0 "Works Slider works great ...just think I need a new top as the back panel seems miss aligned. Any nice to have every jeep owner needs a back up",3 "great i'm artist and have been using different kinds of knifes...I think this one is really good for cutting long straight boards on the table. Its saver and more precise if used correctly with a metal ruler.",4 "Not So Bad, considering. Sure it's the bottom of the line in embroidery software and you do get what you pay for but it does work. The trick is to spend time in a drawing or photo program manipulating the image before running it through this program since this program doesn't provide for any flexibility. Garbage in, garbage out as they used to say.So far I've only been working with single color images. I've had luck with photographs manipulated into extreme high contrast. What photographers refer to as Kodalith, after a sheet film used in lithography. You can see some examples at emilbacilla.com if you're interested.Someday I hope to get a "real" embroidery digitising program that allows you to manipulate the actual stitches. In the meantime this program does the job, albiet primitively.The disk of images that come with it is a joke. Most of the images are animated .Gifs and are useless for embroidery.",2 "Simplicity SMC_EE Effortless Embroidery Digiral Embroidery Program At first I did not like this software. But then I got used to the way it worked and now I love it. I own a Brother Embroidery machine and it creates wonderful images for my machine. But it does not do a great job on all images but my embroidery needs are for simple images and for me it is a wonderful, well priced software.",4 "Smart Box I meant to put this on the Smart Box Review.",3 "Ridiculously Expensive This product works great, I just can't get over the price. You need to order so many kits to hang a gate that it costs more than the gate. Once I realized that I had spent $54 and only received enough to hang 1 gate I went to Home Depot and bought a 2""x1"" board and a few bolts, nuts, and washers for less than $15. Mine works just as well. Ridiculous mark-up.",0 "this thing is a rip off~ We bought this and then realized that we didnt need it. But anyhow, after shipping the thing cost $20 for two little blocks of wood and a couple bolts. You can make one yourself for probably $5! What a rip off!",0 "Expects me to make additional purchase! Let's face it, this is a really simple product. I bought it because it's supposed to be easy to use, and I don't have to go buy bolts, cut wood, drill holes, etc. Sure, I could make it, but I shouldn't HAVE to make any modifications when I buy this product. The 4"" bolts that are included are only threaded about 1"" on the end, so if your posts are less than about 2"", you're SOL with these bolts. The directions say that you'll have to go buy shorter bolts - well then why didn't you just include bolts that were fully threaded, or include multiple bolt lengths?If your posts are less than two inches, don't waste your money!",0 "Mis-represented product. Rip-off This product is described as a ""kit"" which makes you think that 1 kit will work for 1 gate, however 1 ""kit"" only comes with 2 blocks of wood with nuts and bolts whereas you usually need 2 attachment points to install 1 gate. The description does not state that you may need 2 ""kits"" for 1 gate. You are forced to buy another kit and pay for more shipping or take the hit for ""re-stocking fee"" and lose your shipping and handling cost.",0 "Excellent product You can use it to white out ink splotches on the inking process 4 comic pages. Highly recommended.",4 "Pro White I have just ventured into ink and marker drawings. This stuff is a miracle product, has saved several drawings which would have other wise been ruined with just a few brushstrokes.I am betting this one ounce jar will last me for years.",4 "Versitile! This ink is wonderful for painting rich black lines and making diluted fills. Outside of painting it works perfectly in my precision drafting pens and only gums after sever months of inactivity. It isn't the least expensive ink available but it's a reliable one.",4 "A great product. This is a great ink for any artist who uses the pen or brush. It is deep black and is water soluble, so it can be easily diluted to make a variety of shades. It is traditionally used used with a brush but it works great as an artist pen ink as well.",4 "Cuts perfect circles This cutter is best used with the circle cutter guide and a mat. The guide would help position the circle cut around the image and help the user choose the correct size. The mat is essential to not ruin the surface you are working on.This circle cutter is great for making perfect circles. Sometimes, I need to be careful to make sure the blade cuts all the way around, and also that I am apply appropriate pressure on the center so that the paper and the cutter don't move off center.I feel sometimes it is a bit cumbersome and that some other circle cutters would be easier to use, but it does its job and I get the circles I want. I do like that the circles can be adjusted to an infinite number of sizes between 1 and 8 inches across.This a nice buy. Just make sure to buy a mat and you may need the circle guide.UPDATE: One commenter has made a good point that I should detail what products I refer to. The circle guide you'd need isFiskars Circle Cutter Guide, and any self healing mat woud do but one example is Self Healing Green Cutting Mat 24 x 36 inches. They will help you make full use of the Fiskars Circle Cutter.",3 "Very useful, a little hard to figure out how to use at first Very useful device. I haven't tried any other brands, so I don't know if any others are better. It takes a bit to figure out how to use this consistently well, but now that I have, I am glad to have purchased it. Be careful you've got something hard under the paper your cutting so that you don't cut into your table surface and for contrast with the paper to make a cleaner cut. Also be aware that the blades are stored in the clear cylinders topped by the blue plastic dots, otherwise you won't be able to figure out how to use this.It does make circles of various sizes, the smallest is bigger than a hole puncher, and the largest is about six-seven inches. You can tighten it so it will remain consistent over several cuts if you want that.",2 "Best Circle Cutter I have found This is the first circle cutter I ever bought, and after getting the Martha Stewart circle cutter, this is still the circle cutter I use. (You can read the review of the Martha Stewart circle cutter for more info).I like this cutter because you hold it in the middle of the tool, which is also a pretty good place to hold down the thing you are cutting. This eliminates the need for any type of adhesive on your paper. It does take a some pressure to keep the paper from spinning as you spin the cutting arm around so taping your paper down might be helpful for some people who have trouble pressing down on it. I have no problem cutting without adhesive. The foot you press down has a foam gripper too, so it doesn't leave a mark on the paper.This cutter will cut circles as small as 1 inch and as large as 8 inches and everything in between. The markings on the ruler can be hard to see because they are clear, but that can be easily remedied by taking a sharpie and marking on top of them with them all with black. The arm is easy to adjust, the blades are easy to change out and there is a place on the cutter to store extra blades which is nice since they are so small.Unlike reviews I have read on other cutters...The best part about this cutter is it comes with a clear template guide so you can lay it on the paper or picture you are cutting and position the circle in the exact spot you want. The template is marked in 1/2 inch increments. It is also marked so you know exactly where to position your cutter (and the clear base of the cutter makes this very easy) You just place the cutter in the right spot and slide out the template and your ready to go. You do not need a special glass matt, it will work on a regular self healing matt. I purchased it in a set with the oval cutter and it came with a small cutting matt as well.It may take a little practice to get the feel for spinning the cutting arm around but once you get it it is an easy tool to use. Practice a little on some scrap paper before taking it to your priceless pictures.",3 "THIN IS IN THIS CIRCLE CUTTER WORKS ONLY ON VERY THIN STOCK AND IS VERY HARD TO ADJUST TO A SPECIFIC SIZE AS THE DIAL IS ON THE INSIDE. OTHER THAN THAT IT DOES A GOOD JOB WITH A CLEAN CUT EDGE.",2 "Major disappointment Purchased this item as part of a set. Works only on the thinest of paper and then it is hit or miss. Must tape the paper down and exert pressure with both hands while turning it. Found it frustating and difficult to use.",1 "Disappointed Works OK on thinner papers, but it's very difficult to get a good cut without skipping any parts of the circle when you're using thicker paper. Thought I would be able to use this for my wedding invitations, but it isn't getting the job done.",2 "Not the best I purchased this tool for cutting circles. I found it very difficult to use. As stated in another review, it did not work well with thick cardstock paper but with thin paper. You have to apply pressure to hold it in place (my wrist was sore after using this product). I will be returning this tool for a refund.",1 "Ok This circle cutter is very difficult to use. No matter how many times myself or another person used this product, it would never cut a perfect circle. I even brought it to a scrapbook get together with friends and no one could get the thing to cut a perfect circle. It ALWAYS overlapped. Not sure what the problem is with this cutter.",1 "A little tricky The cutter works great, it leaves clean lines and perfect circles, but its definitively a challenge to cut a circle around an already printed circle or to centralize a picture. It does take practice to get it, and it may result in wasting a lot of paper, so its better to practice for a while before cutting an important picture or piece of paper. Tip: cut over a glass surface, and tape the paper to the glass so you have a stable surface to cut.",3 "Excellent quality and great price! I had been looking for a tool or tools to cut circles for my card making and scrapbooking. I looked into other hand-held punches that punch only one size of circle. I would have to have purchased 3 or more punches in the available sizes to get the versatility I wanted. I was worried about this product due to the concerns in other reviews about the quality of the cuts and the visibility of the measurement marker, but I have just tried it out and it works great! I was very impressed at how it easy it was and that this one product does the job of many! I haven't used it on cardstock yet, but I will try it soon. I also like how there is a place to store the blades when the cutter is not in use. It makes it easy to keep track of the extra blade when it comes time to replace the old blade. I agree with other reviewers that it is best to try the cutter out on some scratch paper first to get a feel for how it cuts.One modification I made was to use a black permanent fine-tipped marker and colored in the little clear measurement marker so it's easier to see exactly where the marker is pointing to. It would have been nice if Fiskars had done that as well as blackened all of the graduated measurements(like they did with the numbers) so that picking a precise measurement were easier. That is nitpicking, and it is fine without it. Great tool!",3 "Not Fiskars best product I wanted this item to cut shrink plastic with. It barely works with a lot of effort. It seems to work fine on a light weight paper, but this product will not stand up to heavier uses.",2 "Not the best circle cutter option This item was recommended by someone I trust so I spent the extra money on this one. I was very disaponited. The circles never looked descent. I watched a youtube video to make sure I was using it correctly and I was. I would say get the circle puncher instead.",1 "I love my little circle cutter I love my circle cutter. Before purchasing it I looked at the other reviews and I was a little nervous purchasing it, but I found it really cheap ($7) and couldn't pass up the offer. When I got home and began to cut circles (back in October) I found it to be really easy and fun to use. The only thing I would change about this particular circle cutter is that the spare blades fall out of the designated area for spare blades when storing it, or not being used. Other than that this circle cutter is on point with its cuts and I've yet to have a problem",3 "I hate it I wish I had kept my packaging so I could return this. It slides all over when cutting photos. No matter how careful I am, I end up with a lopsided circle. Keep your money.",0 "Cuts big circles on cardstock I had to make 160x8" circles on cardstock for a wedding DIY project. Very few circle cutters can cut that big of a size, but this one does. It wasn't painless, but this circle cutter did the job. You have to press down hard on the center to make sure the cutter didn't shift mid-cut. The 2 replacement blades came in handy.",3 "works great A little hard to see the measurement guide, but it works well. Blades are easy to change and are very sharp.",4 "Good cutter I purchased this to cut discs from various materials, including paper-backed wood veneer. Within the limits of plastic construction, it works very well. This device is not for high precision use, as there is enough play in the swing arm that there will always be variances. But the cutters worked well on paper and on nearly 50 cuts of maple and birch two-ply veneer.",3 "Ok, not great I got this to cut out specific circles on a sheet set up in rows like labels. This will cut an circle, but not in cardstock, and not exactly where you want it. Good for cutting out a circle in a random pattern on regular paper.",1 "Cuts circles This will cut a decent circle out of paper, even thicker paper like photos. But it only cuts circles a few inches wide and isn't useful for anything else. With some minor modifications, it could be made to cut oblong shapes as well which is why I give it 4 stars rather than 5.",3 "Very handy tool! I love this cutter. It would get better reviews if it came with instructions though. Once I spent some time looking at utube videos I was up and running though. I will get a silhouette soon, but I will use this cutter for quick cuts and to cut through materials that cameo may balk at.",4 "OK if all you're cutting is typewriter paper When this circle cutter arrived I tested it out on a sheet of typewriter paper, and it made a clean cut and a little circle of paper popped out. When I tried it on a variety of artisan papers that were slightly thicker, however, the product failed and could not cope with any extra thickness because its blade is too shallow.In addition, the so-called guides to set up a circle's diameter are a joke, and trial-and-error seem to be the only way to get a precise measurement.Given these two failures, it's not really worth piling on to add that the entire cutter is an awkward mess of a design, but it is. I only bought this because I used to believe that Fiskars makes quality products. I was wrong.",1 "Good, but like American Button Machines Circle Cutter Better This is a solid product, and it definitely looks sleek and stylish! (Although this could be a bit of a drawback...more on that in a minute.) As promised, it definitely offers precision that can't be attained by hand, and it is accommodating for both lefties and righties. I don't really have anything bad, per se, to say about this product, hence the 3 stars.However, I do think there is another option that compares favorably, which is the one I'll continue using: the circle cutter from American Button Machines.What I like most of their circle cutter is that I found it easier to center over what I wanted to cut out, which is very important for precision. Also, the American Button Machines cutter is adjustable from 1.313"" to 4"", which offers a lot of size flexibility.The downside? It costs more than the Fiskars product. That's why I'm doing this comparison. Fiskars is a perfectly find cutter to go with if price is your only criteria for a decision. But, as they say, you get what you pay for. Fiskar's cutter definitely has a nice design, but it's also made out of plastic. So it is not nearly as durable. The upside to the American Button Machines' cutter is that if you buy theirs, even spending more money, you may never have to buy another again!Finally, one other difference, is that the American Button Machines' cutter comes with its own cutting plate so you do not have to buy a cutting mat.Make your own decision, obviously, based on whatever your criteria is. The great thing is that there are plenty of options out there depending on what you need and how much you are willing to spend for extra quality and durability.Edit: Oh, and here is a link to the American Button Machines' cutter for convenience sake: [...]",2 "Not the best cutter out there I bought this because of the great reviews and turned up disappointed with it. When you press to turn, everything moves with it, including the paper. I had to tape the paper to my mat to keep it from moving. Really disappointed with this, but it is good quality and the blade is sharp, so that is why I am giving it a three star review. Maybe I just haven't figured it out yet.",2 "Useful tool, use a lot. I really like this cutter, although I haven't tried any other circle cutters. I used it to cut name places to stick to the front of candy jars for our wedding and it worked really well. It took a little getting used to in order to cut a perfect circle but with a bit of practice I got the hang of it. It needs to be used on a cutting mat and I also placed a cork mat underneathe to stop it sliding on the table and it worked fine. It is a little tricky if you want it to line up with something on the paper you are cutting (text or a print) but with practice you can work out where the centre is.Great how you can cut different sized circles, making it a lot more versatile than a single sized circle punch.After cutting 100+ circles from paper, the two blades which it comes with are starting to get a little blunt and I will have to replace soon, I wish they had lasted a little longer.",3 "works great for small projects Very nice for small projects. The price was right. It is very light weight I am not sure how it would work for thick paper. Fast shipping.",4 "Good. Instructions not so I'm a graphic designer and bought this to use for small projects both professional and personal. Also I have created stickers before and got them made through sticker companies online and haven't been pleased by the look and how much I paid to get them made; so I figured I could just do it myselfSo I bought this item along with an Xyron 150 X Create-a-Sticker. Since the Sticker maker only goes up to 1.5-inches wide I could only make stickers around that size. The directions on the box were a little confusing for me even with the little pictures and I admit I still don't have the hang of measuring on this thing. But when I got to the smaller size circles I wanted, I found it kind of hard to press down on the orange button and for the cutter to even cut. I'm guessing because of the blade being closer to the Gripper foot piece.I like it though. Great for big and medium circles. It makes clean edges and that's always good. If your making smaller circles don't press hard on the orange knob and go around twice just to make sure.",3 "Learning curve This works great for cutting circles. It does require some practice to get it to work effectively and efficiently. I recommend getting a self-healing mat to use with this product. My hand did get a little sore after using this since it takes some force to press down the center stopper. I also taped my paper down to ensure it wouldn't move. The circles aren't always perfect but more practice helps with that.",3 "eh cheap quality, moves around when you revolve the blade, so circles are not perfect, has many quality flaws. plastic flexes, the grip at the bottom center doesnt grip the paper, but if youre just cutting for cutting's sake nothing important, just something sketch, this is a product to buy.",1 "Couldn't figure it out tried to cut my circles for my buttons and when I set it for the size it didn't cut on the lines.",0 "Review of circle cutter I discovered how to use product and it works fine. Disregard request to return item.",3 "Lovely black ink Being a novice to ink painting, when it arrived I was disappointed at how small it was. However when using it for the first time, I realized how little is used for a good amount of ink. It can create a very dark beautiful black in no time at all.",4 "Great Blacks This ink stick is my standard for judging blacks. Ink sticks come in warm black (vegetable) and cool black (pine soot).",4 "Ink Stick This stick was a good price and arrived as advertised. I am ver happy not only with the ink quality but the design. It has the look of a much more expensive sumi-e ink stick",4 "nice nice,reaLLY GOOD quality product,buy it,, my relative will be so excited.......to get this as a gift ...really awesome ,wonderfulAwesome",4 "good ink stick for beginners this arrive very quickly & well packed. i am just a beginner chinese & find this to be a stick that works well for me. i keep this one at home as i have another one bought from my instructor. this one does not produce ink as quickly as the one from my instructor, but with a ink grinding stone, it produces well. i would recommend this as a beginner.",4 "Great Blade This blade is wonderful for working with fleece. Too bad the only place to purchase these is on line but well worth the effort if you are looking for a easy and fast way to finish off a fleece blanket of scarf or even a jacket, this is it.",4 "Finally found one I couldn't find this product in the stores and am very please with my purchase. I needed it to make perferations in the employees W2s.",4 "Nice for small projects I bought this blade for creating raffle tickets for a fundraiser. The blade works with a handheld unit as well as with the Fiskars paper cutter unit. The raffle tickets looked more professional with the help of this blade.",4 "Just what I was looking for I bought this perforating blade for use with a Fiskars 99617097 cutter to help me make event tickets with tear-off stubs. It works great. I can interchange this blade with the standard blade that came with the cutter in seconds. The snap-closed plastic part of the packaging that this blade came in is suitable for safely storing the standard blade when this one is in the cutter.Make sure you wipe the manufacturing oil from any new blade before use so that you don't get oil on your material.",4 "Perforates Great Like many Fiskar products, this one did not disapoint. I am using it for a Religious Education Program or rather for forms I only wish to have a portion. It is nice for creative card making, too- a hobby",4 "Elephant Casting kit I bought this for my nephew last Christmas when looking for a last minute gift. He loved it! Much better to do something like a craft than just another video game!",4 "Perfect for fine detail Derwent's thin, hard-cored pencils which are great for botanical paintings and fine, detailed work.Derwent say that these have the same pigment cores as the Artists range but in a finer, crisper, more precise delivery.They come in 72 colours and I have to say this, in the interest of fairness, they are not the most lightfast pencils you could buy. Some 8s, but a lot of 4s even in the darker side, and a lot of 1s especially in the light pinks, violets, yellows...be warned.The Studio line is hexagonal barrelled giving you a better grip, which you'll need as these hard, fine pencils are great for detailed work. For a hard pencil, they are surprisingly creamy and smooth, especially over cold-press support. It's almost linear, the surface, which makes covering it a little hard work. But a few layers of these Studio pencils and I got a lovely warm cover of beautiful colour. I can say that the Studio pencils blend seamlessly. I got a smooth and warm transition of colours.",3 "Good Job Got here in a timely manor. Works just fine. The part I didn't like was the shipping. Gigantic box for that small item! Box wouldn't fit in my mailbox and I have a standard sized mailbox. Two day USPS bag would have been sufficient. Oh well!",3 "Pretty Font, but Difficult to Use I bought this cartridge despite reading reviews that it had problems with letters tearing. Even with the design studio welding the letters and using the special cricut tools, I still ended up scrapping my first 2 cuts that were 1"" and 2"". I did have success using the shadow feature to make the letters bold and cutting them at 3"". I plan on continuing to use this font, but it will have to be shadowed, welded and at least 2"". This is still my favorite font though because it's pretty.",2 "Not Just SO-SO I am going to disagree with Jasmine not being good for small letters. I love to use it for small letters. It cuts the perfect size for fitting on to tags used in layouts. I originally bought it to use on Christmas layouts because of the elegant look it had. I use it a lot in other layouts because the small letters are versatile.",3 "Excellent elegant looking font Jasmine has beautiful calligraphy type letters very flowing and curvy. I absolutely could not do without this font. Although it's application is very distinct, when you need this look of elegance no other Cricut font (to date) will do. It is true you cannot cut 1/2 inch letters with this font. But it is well worth the investment when only this look will do for your project",3 "Worth the investment I recently purchased a Cricut Expression that came with two cartridges, and Jasmine was the first single cartridge I added to my collection. As some other reviewers noted, cutting small letters (less than 2 inches or so) is problematic. The skinny parts of the letters tear very easily. However, when printing smaller letters, I have found that using the shadow feature eliminates some of the tearing. Despite that small issue, I would recommend adding this lovely font cartridge to your collection.",3 "Can't have too many cartidges Jasmine has been one of my ""go to"" font cartridges for scrapbook titles. I like the delicate style of the letters although that makes it a little tricky working with if you use thin paper.",4 "Great THIS IS MY FAVORITE CARTRIDGE THAT I USE FOR MY CRAFTS. I will order more cartridges as soon as I can afford more of them.",3 "The letters are difficult to get out This cartridge looked so cute, but I have to say I don't use it much because the letters are really hard to get out of the paper. If you set the cut too low, it doesn't cut through the paper. On the other hand it rips the paper. If you do get the right level of pressure, the letters are still really fragile when you try to get them out. From my experience, don't even bother to use this cartridge unless you are going to cut letters at least 2"" big.",1 "just what i wanted just what i wanted it was a great font that can be used for many things. Great for teachers of all ages",4 "Great fonts This is one of the ones I use the most. The fonts are really cute and I like the style. I love to use it on my Cricut Design.",4 "Great My wife loves the cartridge. It came very quickly and I would order more when I see them.",4 "So-So Jasmine has very delicate letters. It really does not work well for small letters.",2 "not a bad little gadget I had hoped that it would play a bit more of the song, but for the price, including 2, I got what I paid for. This is a great project item, I was very happy with it.",2 "Cute Ornament Its really cute. The only I don't like about it is that it doesn't show how to put the project together. They only have written directions, which is fine but sometimes you need a picture to make sure your doing it right.",2 "Crochet Hooks This is a very nice set. The pouch makes it easy to keep all my hooks together and the pouch has enough room to put extra hooks in it.",3 "Great Scissors for the Price I have 2 pairs of these scissors, and they compare well to their big sister (the 8"") yet run about half the price. I can't find a manufacture stamp, so not sure if they were mfd in China, but the quality is still impressive. Good quality steel, can be sharpened and adjusted. Handles are same or similar size as larger scissors, so they are still comfortable for adult hands (it's the blade that is a little shorter), so they are fine for adult hands.",4 "Great scissors, but don't count on blue! These are terrific easy-to-use scissors, but useless to my 3rd-grade son for whom I bought them -- he refuses to take them to school because they arrived in magenta, instead of the blue shown. Kids care about stuff like that, so I think they should be specific about the color of ""student"" scissors...",2 "MADE IN CHINA Fiskars is a good name...they make a good pair of scissors...so why do they have to make their scissors in China?",0 "Good Quality I wasn't sure of this mfr until I received these. They are very good quality and even the bag is better than most. I wanted to crochet doilies and these work well.",4 "Too varied in size Hooks are fine, but the sizes were VERY small or VERY big - I needed more in-between sizes for my project.",2 "Water Color Paint Set This water color set is a fairly good beginner set. Some of the paints have caps that don't fit correctly. There were only 3 different brushes in the set. The brushes are made of synthetic fiber which isn't high quality.",2 "paints ok, brushes terirble decent price for paint selection, but the brushes are TERRIBLE. the hairs will come out while you paint, making a huge mess.Decent paint selection though, just plan to buy real brushes.",1 "Great Watercolor Wood Box Set This gift was for my mom for Xmas and I was surprised by how nice and bright and clean the watercolors were on the paper she was using. Nice looking wood box holds all of the Paint, brushes and misc items. This is a GREAT set for the beginning Artist who would like to try watercolors.",4 "Brighton Chair I am very pleased with the quality of this product. I bought four different colors of the chair, and I love them all. The paint color is true to the picture. The chairs are sturdy and can easily support an adult if you are looking to sit with your child at the table for any period of time. I also thought it was fairly easy to assemble, and that is coming from a mom not a dad :) This product might seem pricier, but compared to similar chairs from Pottery Barn or Land of Nod, it is much more affordable, and just as cute.",4 "well made Product is fine however it was marketed as a replacement for a chair and desk combo, the chair does NOT fit the desk for which it was marketed, chair is too small.",0 "This must be a toy! I purchased this chair with the understanding that it was for ages 6-8...NOT TRUE. Returned it....This chair was just the right size for an American Girl doll.",0 "KidKraft Brighton Chair-What a disappointment!! I ordered this chair for my 7 year old daughter (who is on the small size) for her desk. It states for ages 5-8. NO WAY!! I received the chair today and was in shock to see how small it was!! My 5 year old twins are even to big for it!! Although it seems to be a well made chair, it would ideally fit a child ages 1-4. They should change the age decription so people dont have to go through the problem of returning this item time and time again!",1 "Not Designed for a Desk I was looking for a desk and decided on the Reflections Pearl White Student Desk by Thomasville via amazon.com. During the search Amazon recommended this chair to go along with the desk and offered a discount for buying the 2 together. This chair, however, is TOO SHORT to be used at a desk. The seat is 8 to 10 inches too low. When my granddaughter sits in the chair the desk comes to her neck. I would not have chosen the desk if Amazon had not recommended it to compliment the desk. I then had to go and buy another chair.",1 "Cute and easy to assemble This chair is cute and the perfect size for kids. I had no problems assembling it. I am a photographer and i use this when photographing kids. It's sturdy and a great size for toddlers and kids.",4 "Great Quality, fast delivery I bought two for my 5-year old daughter. Shipping is super fast. Chair is in great quality. Match her little table (24") perfectly. Both my daughter and I can comfortably sit in. I think it can last for pretty long time. But if you are buying it to match up a regular desk (adult size), it's way too small.",4 "Brighton Chair awesome! I wanted a table and chair set for my granddaughter for Christmas, couldn't find a set like I wanted to for what I wanted to spend. I found these chairs, they shipped immediately and they are wonderful. Very heavy quality, they are not a cheap "kids" set. The are oversized, should last her for years.....and then they become an heirloom.....great company to order from, great chair.",4 "kidkraft brighton chair-white we are still waiting for replacement parts broken leg leg snapped while my grandduatherwas sitting at her new desk ...........................",3 "great product KidKraft is a wonderful company and makes solid furniture. I buy items from this company for my grandchildren all the time",4 "Beautiful These are beautiful and worth every penny. Got on sale for 25.00! Well built and are beautiful with our Land of Nod Table. Perfect for my child, 3 years old. Mom and Dad sit in them; very well built.",4 "Love It We bought this chair to accompany a white desk for our 7 year old daughter. It's a little small and I don't anticipate getting much more than 2 years out of it - but for now it's perfect and she says that it's very comfortable. It was easy to put together and is sturdy.",4 "tiny! Careful! The box for this chair indicates it's for ages 5-8.Nowhere on the website does it state this is a TINY chair!",0 "Disappointed I ordered the KidKraft Brighton Chairs and Table for my granddaughters for Christmas. Less than 6 months later the Pink Chair had to be repaired and now I'm hoping it will hold up after that repair. I researched a lot and found this product had high marks and I wanted a sturdy set for the Grandchildren. It is disappointing and embarrassing to give a gift which does not stand up even for 6 months. I would be hesitant to add 2 more chairs to this set as I had plannedBrighton Chair",2 "Solid craftsmanship The Brighton Chair was a great buy for my children. My daughters enjoy the time spent learning while sitting in it.",4 "Great chair, but tiny This chair is very sturdy and well made, pretty easy to put together, but check out the measurements carefully. It is really tiny. I got it for my daughter's dressing table/desk because the opening is very narrow. I guess I didn't realize just how short the chair is. If you want a sturdy little chair for a child-sized table, this is the one, but it just doesn't work for a more regular sized desk or table.",3 "KidKraft Chair This chair is so nice and cute for my daughter. We love it. It was very easy to put together and looks great. Very happy with this purchase!",4 "Too small I bought this chair because it was recommends to go with a 4D Concepts Kids Desk sold by Amazon. I had to return it because it was WAY too small. My daughter is an average sized 7YO. When she sat at the desk in this chair, the desktop was at her upper chest/neck. This is a kiddie chair meant to be used with a toddler desk. Otherwise, it was fairly easy to put together, seemed fairly well made. Just be aware that it is very small.",1 "Limited to 3??? I wanted to buy four chairs to make up a set with a table I have. Why in the world would I be limited to buying only 3 chairs of the same color? I placed the order hoping to then purchase a single chair but the order was denied. There was nothing obvious on the order site indicating that there were limited quantities, so what's the deal?",2 "Nice and Sturdy!! I bought a couple of these chairs for my daughters room and it is a nice product. I was worried about the quality, but I am very happy. As a big guy having tea parties with my girl, I needed to be sure NOT to land on the ground. Would buy again if I had the need.",4 "so happy we received these 3 days ago from another chain store for my 26 month old daughter. The Kidkraft Brighton chair is adorable and very sturdy! we ordered one in sage and one in pink and paired them with pottery barn kid's carolina small table. that particular table had the dimensions i wanted but could not find elsewhere, however i did not like pottery barn kids colors/styles/price options when it came to chairs. i am extremely happy with this chair. the quality matches pottery barn and the style is much better for the price. my 2 year old has quickly learned to properly balance herself in a chair and i am guessing that there will rarely be backwards tumbles because this chair has great ""footing"" and is very steady. the particular combo - the kidkraft brighton chair with the pottery barn kids carolina table will last my daughter for many years - she has to climb a bit to get into this chair but is very happy doing so and has no problem getting up or down by herself. this chair height is almost exactly the height of the PBK carolina chairs, so it pairs perfectly with the table. the sage and green are very fresh, ""ice cream shop-y"" colors and my daughter is totally happy. we did not order the kidcraft brighton table/desk because it would be too high for a 2 year old and not good dimensions for crafting. such a cute chair!",4 "ediesomarr what a beautiful chair! nicely detailed. no visible fasteners. very sturdy. they look lovely in my little girls room, she loves them too. I highly recommend this chair.",4 "Nice little chair! We bought this chair for Xmas for my 6 yr old. It is just the right height for her child-size desk. For use with a standard sized desk it would be too small. It is perfect.",3 "Good chair We've had it almost two years. It's still going strong. Little girl (6 now) loves the pink. Mom & Dad love the durability.",4 "Very disappointing!! I recently ordered the white table and four chairs for my daughters for Christmas. It is an adorable set, - BUT - I was VERY DISAPPOINTED when I received the order. I found that the table was cracked and the drawer glides were installed incorrectly, so the drawer can not even be used! Plus, they neglected to send one of the chairs!!I sent an email to the company to explain the problem. They finally sent the chair 2 weeks later, but I still have not gotten a response on the broken table after nearly one month! To make matters worse, the chair they sent had a rotten leg. So it broke the very first time my fifty pound daughter sat on it!!I have once again emailed the company. I hope I get a response this time!! I am tired of making up stories for why Santa and his elves have not taken care of this problem!!!",1 "Wax for more than just canning We use this wax for preventing a router from burning laminate on counter tops. It works great, just swipe the wax and run the router, presto no burns.",4 "dipping traps I bought this wax to dip traps. it is a great product for the intended use. I would recommend it for this purpose.",4 "Good product at great price This lived up to everything it said it could be used for. I used it for candle-making and it was a success.",4 "Well, it's wax. Pretty simple. It's good wax, if you need wax. Availability of this product is hit-or-miss locally, and lately it's mostly been ""miss."" Enter Amazon.com! Right now it's under six bucks with Prime. If you need a quality wax it's cheaper than driving around town. I use the stuff to coat jute twine and cotton balls to make waterproof tinder for camping & backpacking. It serves that role very well, and a pound is pretty much a lifetime supply.Good stuff.",4 "What I expected. From what I can tell, this is good quality wax. Clear, melted well, and has been great for my purpose.I used it to lubricate my bicycle chain.",4 "A little on the high priced side I used this wax for the first time this week. I am pleased with the results. My only complaint is that it is a little pricey. If I were looking for a generic doesn't matter what kind of wax, I'd instead use something like I bought last summer at Michael's (arts and crafts store). I think I bought candle wax at Michael's 5 lbs. for $19.95 + tax. This was $27.00 for 4 lbs. Don't get me wrong, this product did everything I wanted it to do (fire starter candles)and it seems to be an excellent product. Perhaps if I were waxing a surfboard it would matter - fire starting candles, not so much.",3 "Bought Local for under $4 The product is great, but the price on Amazon Prime price is over $10. Seems like a bit overpriced.",3 "Royal Oak Paraffin Wax I was very, very disappointed with this order. The wax came to me , not in a regular box just the wax in a brown packing box, I have no ideal if this is the wax that I ordered and paid for. I would never send someone a order like this. I do not recommend this seller to anyone. Very un- professional to say the least. I would never order from this seller again. I threw the wax in the garbage , no way could I use this not knowing what on earth it is and who made it.",0 "Wax The wax was shipped quickly. But it was kind of expensive for only 1 lb of wax. This listing was also misleading to me because it was a little difficult to figure out how many pounds it was.",0 "Wax Enthusiastic This is the paraffin wax that my mother used to seal jelly and jam jars. It can also be used to make candles or can be put in the paraffin bath. But it's a FRACTION of the cost of ""candle"" wax or the perfumed wax used in the wax baths. Unless you are using beeswax, I believe all these waxes are the same paraffin wax I bought for $2.50 a pound rather than $10. (I actually used it to cast a sculpture.) It's pure enough to use with food and it's tough and inexpensive enough to use for candlemaking or sculptures. It's a great buy.",4 "An Old Traditional When I was growing up in the sixties, Gulf Wax was all over the place. It wasn't until I decided to try a new craft that I discovered it's no longer in my local grocery stores or Wal-Mart!Paraffin sealing for jellies and other water bath canned items was common for many decades; my granny used to do hers that way. So, this wax was at most grocery stores for that purpose. Nowadays, virtually no one cans with this anymore, and for good reason. It's flammable, it's temperamental, and it's not that reliable when canning.However, to the good stuff: if one knows how to handle paraffin, it can be beautiful to work with for other purposes. This is a pure wax and comes in four blocks in the box. One can't heat it directly without real risk of it catching fire; a double boiler is the preferred method, and it'll slowly melt. However, it's always been said that it'll ruin any pot that is used for melting, so I went to the store and bought the cheapest little pot I could find for under ten Dollars and used that as a double boiler insert. Worked perfectly.It saddens me that some old staples like this are disappearing, and have to be ordered as I did mine. However, when one is looking for paraffin, there is no substitute!",4 "Wax I could not find it in any store. Ordered online and received it in record time. Parafin",4 "Great I ordered this product because our aluminum sliding doors were not sliding smoothly. I rubbed it on the tracks and ZOOOOM, they're moving now. Unbelievable.",4 "gulf wax paraffin love this product, and can't find it at local stores. Pefect for candy making for the holidays, or candy making anytime you want to.",4 "Paraffin wax Great price. The material is very easy to work with. For me,using a ""double-boiler"" and a paint brush. You can't go wrong.",4 "high shipping cost the wax was great...i mean how can you mess that up? Any way i never would have bought this product online if i could have found it in a local store. it is heavy and so the shipping charges are high. shipping cost me 3 times what the wax did.",4 "Great for Chocolates! I buy this once a year to make my holiday chocolate. It really gives the chocolate that smooth and shiny look. Yes it is edible most people think its only for canning.",4 "Use for skate wax. Although this is a cooking wax I have found it to be very good skate wax. Whether you skateboard or rollerblade this wax will have you sliding very fast. Be careful don't overuse it.",4 "Gulf Wax - Just Like I Remember for Jelly Jars, Now Using for Lip Balm Recipe This is the same wax we used to use when I was a little girl to seal jelly and jam jars, but more recently we used it with pine cones and shredded paper to make fireplace starters (great gifts) and this Christmas my son made lip balm that called for the wax as one of the ingredients in the recipe (see the book:Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit.Because we had a number of items to acquire last minute for this latest gift project, so we ordered everything through Amazon, which was great -- saved on gas and time, but for a few products, like this wax, I know we paid a higher price online than picking it up at the supermarket. The problem with getting paraffin wax at the local store, is availability, if it's not canning season, it's often not there.The lip balm is terrific by the way. Everyone loves it!",3 "I Was Surprised I was real unsure about this product. The sheets are very small. I was buying them to replace a similar product I can no longer buy with much larger sheets. I was pleasantly surprised.I use these to clean about a dozen pairs of sterling silver earrings. The first time I used these, it took about three sheets to clean my earrings. Since that initial cleaning, one sheet has done the job quite well. I think they must have gotten tarnish my old sheets didn't, and left a protective coating of some sort.Using the sheets instead of some other cleaners protects the surface of the silver jewelry. The polish puts little scratches on the surface, and the liquid dip stuff can eat the metal surface. I clean these earrings about once a month.I bought two boxes because the sheets are so small, but I can see it is going to take me a long time to use them all up. I am quite happy with this product and would recommend it and purchase it again.",4 "Jewelry care These jewelry wipes are much easier to use than the typical jewelry cleaning solutions out there. I would recommend this product, it worked very well.",4 "excellent product I use this product for letter boxing stamps and it's perfect for the job. Very easy to carve and mount on wood. I'm looking forward to making more stamps with it.",4 "Simple to Use Starter Kit! The Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit is a great starter kit for carved stamps. It is easy to use with two interchangeable blades for carving. The instructions are helpful and include some patterns and techniques. Great price and kit if you are just getting started with carved stamps.",4 "Awesome starter kit! This is the best starter kit out there. The directions are straight forward and it gives you sample stamps to try. I only wish it came with all 6 of the cutters than only 2.",4 "Need More Tips I liked the kit for a started piece. The rubber was large enough to make (re: attempt to make) a few stamps. One worked out alright of the four I attempted. Issue I had were the nibs, there was a small and a medium, I would have rather had a fine tip and the medium or gouge tool for the dead space around my designs. Over all though it was okay.",3 "A Gift I purchased this as a Christmas gift for a friend. It was on her wish list. I can't wait to give it to her. Thank you for fast shipping!",4 "Poised and Ready I have not yet carved my stamps, but it seems everything is here and ready to do so - I will do a bit more delicate than the examples shown, and I expect the performance of the carving tools, and medium, to work terrifically.",4 "amazing I love this product because u can make rubber stamps I think it is the greatest thing I had ever gotten from Amazon",4 "Pricey Stickiness The glue seems decent enough (as far as I can tell). It is a little pricey, but if it lasts and doesn't ruin my books then it will be worth it.",3 "Universal 75749 Washable Nontoxic Acid-Free Archival Quality Permanent Glue Stick Excellent product. Have been using to mount very old photographs and family documents. Each photo requires a minimal amount of glue. Further, photos can be peeled off the paper days after application.",4 "Bigger. These pencils pleased me because they are soft, simple, and slightly bigger round than drawing pencils. I love the feel of them and the nice dark lines they make. For sketching, nothing serious, these are my favourites now. I have to have them with me when I go anywhere. What more can I say? They are pencils.",4 "too hard for beginners My son requested these blocks because they were working with them at school. We figured out later that he used the ""speedy carve"" in school-not these. These are for those with experience carving. They are so hard i ended up jabbing myself in the hand with the tool.",2 "Mounted Speedball is the ONLY WAY to go! Get these, not the unmounted and not the non-speedball ones. I am a linocutter since 2004 and do a lot of it. Trust me.Don't try those unmounted ones. First, the picture doesn't transfer as well. Second, they too easy to carve (mistakes galore). Third, they bend into your paper when printing, making all of the carved out areas show their ugly lines. I tried with them, but after all the effort of designing and carving, the stuff was so bendy that the carved out portions, pushed their way into my composition. Yuck!",4 "Good Quality Bought these and some other sizes for my grandson for Christmas...he was well pleased with all of them. Will definitely purchase them again.",4 "Reminds Me Of My Old Singer I am NOT a seamstress! I used to sew all my own clothes when I was in high school but that was a LONG time ago. When looking for a new sewing machine I really wanted one with a drop in bobbin that was easy to use, I did NOT want something I had to be a computer programmer to operate! This was exactly what I was looking for, it's small, lightweight easy to use and has a drop in bobbin. It reminds me a lot of the easy to use Singer I learned on in 1964. I have used it to shorten thick denim jeans, it went through the thick seam with no effort and to shorten two very stretchy tops with no puckering or other problems with the stretchy material. I'd never heard of Janome, I guess I've been out of the sewing machine loop for awhile. I did a bit of research and found somewhere that they are a Japanese company that is a division of Toyota. To me that was a good endorsement, I feel like I've finally found the sewing machine I was looking for.",4 "660 Just to clarify: the feed dogs do not drop, however there is a little plate for about 4 dollars that covers them as if they were dropped. No problem at all. A minor inconvenience. This is a terrific little machine for lugging to classes or retreats.It's little carry case looks like a tapestry purse. and away you go!!",3 "great machine I am very happy with this sewing machine. It was very easy to set up and start sewing. I do simple projects so this machine fills my needs. So far so good!",4 "sewing machine Love this machine. It is easy to carry as it is light weight but it does a great job. It is as good as a heavy duty machine",4 "This product is exactly what I needed and wanted. I am a quilter and will use this high quality light weight sewing machine for classes and group projects. This particular brand was recommended to me by several quilters.",3 "Easy to use machine Until I bought this, I hadn't used a sewing machine in at least 20 years. I wanted a basic, well built machine to get me sewing again. This machine is exactly what I was looking for. Super easy to use, sews great and is extremely lightweight and portable.",4 "Great sewing machine for my 12 year old daughter. A great machine for the money. It takes some time to get started but once you have everything in place works great. Good for beginners too. My daughter loves it!",3 "I love this machine! I previously had an expensive machine, a Bernina. This one works great. I love the compartment for the tools. I had no problem reading the manual. I think it is better designed than Singers.",4 "Janome Jem is a Gem This machine was exactly what I was looking for, dependable but light enough to move around to various locations like the kitchen table or travel.",4 "Good bang for the buck My wife really enjoys this machine. She has made some great things with it already. She keeps raving about it. It did have a malfunction after about a month but we were able to clear it up.",3 "Janome Jem Golod 660 Lightweight sewing machine. I am a quilter and needed a new machine. It is simple to use and not complicated at all. Wish it had come with a carry case or bag. Am very happy with it,",3 "good lightweight machine for beginners I bought this for use in teaching kids to quilt. It's light enough for me to carry and sturdy enough for 8-10 year olds to use.",4 "Very easy, works fantastically! I'm a novice sewer and use this machine for crafts and the occasional quilt. I bought this machine to replace an older one and I love it! The instructions book is very straight forward and easy to follow, the machine worked great with very minimal set-up (just attach the spool holder), the bobbin winder works great. The drop-in bobbin is super easy to set up, it's never jammed on me, and the clear cover makes it easy to see when you are running out of thread.Overall, this is a great basic machine that will make short work of any project for a sewing hobbyist.",4 "Janome Jem is a little workhorse I have had a New Home for over 20 years and because they are both made by the same company, all the attachments work on the Janome Jem. I am very happy to have a lighter machine to bring to quilt work sessions and because of the reliability of Janome/New Home machines I know that I will trust that this one serves me as well as the older one. The New Home machine still works fine and is being passed down to my daughter.",4 "great little machine I am a quilter and needed a small sewing machine for carting to retreats and classes. This Janome fits the bill. It threads and bobbin winding is like my Elna Dream. It sews great and I also purchased a 1/4 inch foot and bobbins through Amazon. The only thing I didn't like is that there is no handle for picking up and carrying.",4 "Thank you, Amazon reviewers! I was looking for a good, basic sewing machine for doing the odd repair on garments or household items. I didn't foresee doing embroidery or anything complicated. Inexpensive machines that I saw in stores were just plain cheap: lightweight, badly made, with obtuse instruction manuals and flimsy accessories. Similar models online got indifferent or negative reviews.I decided to spend a little bit more than I'd originally planned and see what else was available. Zeroed in on this machine because it had nothing less than a 4-star review. I'm very happy with my purchase! The machine is everything that reviewers said it would be: sturdy, lightweight, a real little workhorse. This was my first experience with a top-loading bobbin, and it's been no trouble at all. Setup was easy and the directions were clear. From the first repair (mending an open seam on a pair of pants), this machine has met my expectations.Time will tell about reliability, but if other reviewers are correct I can expect years of use.",4 "Very nice machine! This is a pretty basic machine but very nice quality. I don't do a lot of fancy stuff, just quilt piecing and mending clothes. This machine is perfect for those things. It is quieter than other machines I've had and runs very smoothly even at fast speeds. Great machine at a great price!",4 "I can't use the needle threader. I can't use the zig zag stitch. It's a very nice manual but I can't follow it. HELP! I like the weight. The dial for the various stitches is very difficult to move. I've been sewing for 60 years, so i,m frustrated.",2 "Janome Jem Gold was a waste of money. The speed of this machine is way too fast and can not be slowed down enough for my sewing needs. I purchased this lightweight machine to take to sewing classes and now find it was a total waste of money.",1 "Great Lightweight Machine for the Money Even though I am an experienced quilter and do most of my piecing at home on my Bernina, I dread taking it to classes and my quilt group because it is so heavy. I have two sets of stairs to carry it down to get to the car and recently have been asking my husband to carry it down for me. I can lift the Janome Jem Gold with one hand! It sews a very nice and accurate quarter inch seam. And it was only $189.00 with free shipping. I am the third person in my quilt group to purchase this machine and several more are expressing interest. If you aren't ready to invest in a Singer Featherweight then this is the machine to buy. The Janome Jem Gold is very simple to operate and could make a good first machine for a young person just learning to sew as well.",4 "Great starter machine and beyond I have had this sewing machine for about 10 years now and still absolutely love it. When I was in high school I decided that I wanted to learn how to sew, so my mom took me to the local sewing center. They recommended this machine as perfect for a beginning sewer. My mother has a degree in textiles and is a very accomplished sewer. She owns an expensive Pfaff with a million and one functions, but even she was impressed by this little machine. It sews amazingly straight and accurate lines. It is very user friendly and made learning to sew easy. It is also super lightweight, so I could easily carry it to and from my sewing or quilting classes. I am now a much better sewer than 10 years ago, but I haven't seen much need to upgrade to a newer machine. This one still suits my needs just fine.",4 "Janome Jem Gold 660 I love IT!!! I needed a light weight machine to take back and forth to quilting classes and retreats. This is it. I bought the quilting packing and cover with it, and I am so good to go on traveling with my machine. I am planning on taking my machine with me when I go on vacation to visit family this summer, this way I can sew while they are at work. I was so please with this machine that I bought another one to keep sit up all the time in my sewing room.",4 "Janome Jem I am enjoying my new Janome Jem.. It is simple and easy to use right away. I have not had reouble with tge bobbins, the threading, etc and the stitches are even. Also, the directions are only in English and make sense, so the usual misdirections from multiple translations don't exist.",4 "Great Sturdy Machine for 130 students! We bought ten of the Janome Jem Gold 660 machines for our costume shop classroom this fall, where I teach Middle School and High School students costume making. There are about 130 students, ranging in age from 10 to 18 in our program. Many of them come to costume having only basic hand sewing knowledge. These machines have held up very well so far, with only a little cleaning here and there. The students can be very rough with the machines, not threading them correctly, sewing with the presser foot up, breaking needles, etc. Despite the fact that these machines are top-loading machines, which generally are not as sturdy as front-loading machines, they have taken the student's abuse in stride. The two reasons I give this product 4 stars instead of 5, is because I wish there was more control in the adjustment of the stitch length and width for zig zag stitches. Secondly, the machine does not come with a zipper foot, which I consider a pretty basic necessity for a sewing machine.All in all, this has been a great purchase, and I have been extremely pleased at how easily the students can use them, without breaking them. :)",3 "little workhorse All my machines are made by Janome, so I decided on this one when I needed a machine to take to class. It is a little workhorse and I am using it to teach children how to sew. It is easy for them to use and does an incredible job sewing. I use it at class to demonstrate lessons on sewing and it does a wonderful job and makes everyone feel that they don't need a huge machine to get the job done. It was a great value. I just love it.Lois",4 "Arrived and easy to use I read the reviews on line and decided to place an order for this sewing machine. I paid a little extra for shipping to get it sooner and it arrived the NEXT Day. The reviews all stated five stars and from what I can tell they are correct. The directions were so easy to follow, and I did some sewing and it was smooth and easy to operate. I have a more expensive machine, and bought this one for our summer home. Now I will be able to do some sewing when I want to sew on vacation. It is basically the same set up as my other machine, so the learning curve was little. I love the needle threaded too.",4 "Great for Project Linus I have had this wonderful little machine several years now and it has made a lot of quilts for Project Linus. 5 or 6 of us meet every Wednesday at our Senior Center and have an old- fashioned sewing circle. I have a 10 year old Pfaff but there is no way I could haul that in!",4 "Perfect for travel! This sewing machine meets all the criteria I had for a small, lightweight, machine. It is a little noisier than my full size machine, but it works perfectly for my quilting outings and classes. The only thing it is missing is a blanket stitch for applique.",4 "Cannot Drop the Feed Dogs We haven't actually used this machine, since we'll probably return it and get the 661.I was hoping to use it for Free Motion Quilting. So I pretty much have to be able to drop the feed dogs, and this machine has no way to do that.I'm giving it four stars because it looks very simple and straightforward, and it seems quite sturdy and nice. If I didn't want to do any free motion quilting, I'd probably be quite happy with it.I can't believe that all the quilters in the other reviews are using it, and no one mentioned that the feed dogs cannot be dropped! But they can not.",3 "Scrapbook Spacers I bought these here because this was literally the only place they were avalible. They are exactly what I wanted. The biggest gripe I have is that the postage to ship what amounts to less than a pound, was almost the same or more than the price of the spacers, near $20.",3 "Well worth every single penny... As a writer, I spend a lot of time fiddling with notes and striving to organize countless piles of papers into a researchable mass. Punching holes in those piles of papers and filling notebooks helps me to do this. And this 20-sheet three-hole punch is a wonderful adjunct to that ongoing project.I've fiddled around with those annoying five-page punchers for years and one day, I finally ""invested"" a few bucks more in this 20-sheet puncher. First time I used it, I thought I'd died and gone straight to writer's heaven. Because of the handle, you can get better leverage and it's amazingly easy to cut three little holes in those 20 pages. I've used mine to put holes in thousands of pages and it's still going strong (and has remained sharp, too).The hole catcher (the plastic boot on the bottom) stays put (unlike other punchers I've used) and you don't need to clean it out that often, which is a big plus. You can adjust to different paper sizes with an easy-to-read sliding scale (but the positioning of the three holes is not adjustable).The short version is, I highly recommend this handy little device. It makes quick work of cutting holes in tall piles of documents.",4 "not durable, not the same as older versions Another teacher at my school has this same hole punch and hers works great, so I ordered the same kind just over a year ago. I did notice a difference in the weight of the hole punch, but it worked the same and punched holes, so I didn't worry about it too much. A year later, the hole punch is busted. One of the holes won't punch, as the metal housing around the pin that punches the hole is completely warped. It jams in the down position, even with one sheet of paper in it. Amazon won't do a full refund after 30 days, so unless you want to buy a new hole punch every year, find one more durable than this one.",1 "3-hole puncher: very good product I am happy with this purchase. This is a good, useful product that is well worth the price. It is simple technology that won't malfunction. It will last a long time and won't break even if you drop it.My use is for punching 3 holes on the left side of 8 1/2 by 11 sheets for insertion into 3-ring binders. I set the paper gauge for that position, and then taped the gauge in place after opening the bottom of the unit. Then I put the bottom back on, and it will work for years in that position.",3 "Never delivered. This product was never delivered. I wanted to give it 0 stars but that wasn't an option. Blame the shipper. They said no one was home but that's not true. Maybe they didn't want to deliver to a home in the neighborhood of the addressee. I bought one at Office Max and sent it by US Mail.",0 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "Outstanding quality Remarkably good quality pens which I use for architectural drawings. These are the best I've used, and are far better than the copic and faber castel equivalents.",4 "Totally not worth it. Received them quickly. I was so very excited to try them after everyone's rave reviews. I was disappointed. I guess getting them on sale was my biggest mistake. The set came with the 05 totally dry and the 03 ran out after one use. I even thought it might be clogged but I was using them on dry bristle paper so there is nothing to clog the point. I continued to use the others and 3 month into using them they are all totally all dry. So I am very disappointed. I will not buy these again. I will spend the extra money and get the refillable pens.",0 "Zentangle ""must have"" I'll say many of the familiar things...archival safe, doesn't bleed, waterproof. The ink is fantastic. I've used a handful of different pens doing Zentangles and this is by far my favorite. The ink is a very INTENSE black and I've not found anything else that compares other than Copic multiliner. The Pigma Microns don't bleed through any papers I've ever used (including my Bible pages) and I love the fact that they dry quickly and then won't smear since I'm working in very small spaces where my hand will be rubbing over the ink again and again. Even if my hand gets a bit sweaty, no damage done. Lots of sizes, which is a must. In a year's time the only pen I have had to replace was the 05 which eventually ran out of ink, but it was used a LOT. They are very long lasting and because of that, are worth the price because they will not have to be replaced often. I've also stored these pens standing up or lying down and it doesn't seem to ever effect how they write, so they're good for on the go, bouncing around in a bag or whatever.BE AWARE - the numbers on the pens...01,05, etc are NOT the line widths. I didn't realize this right away. 005=0.20mm, 01=0.25mm, 02=0.30mm, 03=0.35mm, 05=0.45mm, 08=0.50mm. For most people this won't matter much, the size graduates larger with the numbers and that's enough.For those that need some more diversity, The Copic Multiliners have the same intense black ink and look identical even when used in the same project with the Pigma Microns. They have several SMALLER tip sizes, a 0.05mm, 0.03mm, and a 0.1mm. and two LARGER sizes 0.5mm and 0.8mm. Between the two brands they've got every possibility covered",4 "Artist in the family My son is a budding artist who loves using these pens to draw. They are smooth flowing,different sizes for different lines, and just a great combination of sizes. The priceis great.",4 "Smoothest Pen Ever I've searched through many brands of pen to find one with a smooth ink, super black that sits on top of the paper and doesn't leak through, dries quickly. The pen itself is exactly the right width and has perfect balance. These pens fit my requirements exactly! Doesn't leak through thin journal paper either or tear it with too much ink. These pens are perfect for hand-lettering, doodling, and average writing. My favorite sizes are 08 and 01.I absolutely recommend these pens as the best on the market. Better than the Sharpie Pens, because of the width of their pens (too narrow for me.) Better than Faber-Castell artist pens because they don't soak the paper with ink.",4 "Good till they leak ! buy faber castell PITT artist pens instead Ive used dozens of these pens over the years maybe even hundreds they work good when you first get them but they always leak around the tip under the cap I dont know what the deal is but its a problem I always have with the MICRONS I really like these pens for art but they are expensive for a pen thats gunna leak and you will just have to throw in the trash for this reason I dont even use this brand anymore I recommend the Faber-Castell PITT artist pens instead they are very nice and dont leak",0 "Perfect! I've opened these right when I received them in the post and began to use them right away. With the very first stroke you know they're worth every cent you paid for. My first inking pens were from my college days but they only came three in a pack, and when those ran out I couldn't find the same product. I debated on these for quite a while and I can honestly say this is by far my best choice, and I'll be making sure to come back to Sakura again when these run out.",4 "The best pens. I have loved my micron .03 for years, but hesitated to purchased more Sakuras because of the cost. This pack was economic and the selection of sizes is terrific. Excellent offer.",4 "Excellent for marking on fabric A long time ago I read in a Quilting magazine that you can write on fabric with these pens and the ink will not bleed. It's true. I bought them for writing Quilt labels. There are 6 different sizes in the pack, from extremely fine to normal. I don't know what the tips are made of but they certainly seem sturdier than regular pen tips, I expect them to last for the duration of the ink with careful use. Apparently the ink is also fade resistant, I cannot speak to that as only time will tell but I have confidence in this product.",4 "Decent Pen Nothing Special I might have given these pens a 3 star rating but one pen came without any ink. A decent pen at a decent price but nothing that would inspire me to purchase them again. For their purpose when they come with ink work as stated.",1 "These Pens are Great! I love these pens they come in different size of nibs the only thing is one was broken but It happens, but I still use the other ones which are great! For designing Zentangles!",3 "perfect I've been drawing with this product for 3 years. Awesome. I love the .005. And amazons prices are half. Then ac moore , micheals",4 "perfect for the starting artist aspiring cartoonists love the way they feel in their hand and the steady stream of ink left behind",4 "Pens! A lot of people complain about Sakura's pens, and while Copics certainly have their advantages, Sakura's pens are great for the price, have very good ink and dry quickly with no smell. They also lay down easier than Copics, which is important to me because I hold pens strangely, and with Copics sometimes they won't lay down the ink. It's important however that you are very light with the touch on the pens, because the nibs can be flattened into the pen, making it useless. However, I like these pens!",3 "Micron Pens These pens are great for Doodling, Cards and just about anything I would recommend these to any one who would like a good set of pens",4 "GREAT PRODUCT I really love this product and it was a great gift for X-mas! I don't think it was new (package was opened) But all pens worked great.",3 "No better pens out there! Arrived quickly and I can not say enough about these art pens. They work great on so many kinds of paper and look awesome!!!! The ink is somewhere between gel and felt tip pens with a good consistency. Perfect product for making beautiful detailed artwork.",4 "They are Alright So I read these reviews...all are 4+ stars by the way, and I was like okay lemme try them. So I did, don't get me wrong they are nice colors, flow smoothely on the paper and do not bleed. BUT, the points break very easily, or become worn down like a pencil point with minimum usage. My first blue one fell, and the point just fell out, after my second day carrying it to school...I almost died a lil inside because it was a pretty color. The black one also fell, but instead of the point coming out, it just chipped a little bit, making it harder to write, and the ink no longer flowed smoothely. The purple ink is doing okay, although it is kind of worn down, meaning that the point is longer on one side, so the ink flow is not consistent. The brown and green inks are okay as far as I can see, probably because i have not used them at all.Summary: If you know you will never drop pens then these are for you...as for the rest of us, we will go find some pens that still work after falling from a desk.",2 "Wonderful Pens! I absolutely love the quality of these pens. I've been using them for ink drawings and I am so impressed with the quality of the ink. It is quick drying, does not smudge, and flows easily. The only problem I've had with these pens is that the felt wears down before the ink is used up. Overall, I would recommend these high quality ink pens for most any art project.",4 "Timely and well priced I great set of art ink pens...nice flow, but very delicate!",4 "inexpensive, work well for signing photographs I use these for signing photographs--often the .01 or .02 for the smallest prints, .03 for larger. Inexpensive enough it's nice to have the whole set, pigmented ink is archival enough for my fine-art work. A little care is needed in this application to get an angle that works on glossy/luster prints. Not much else to say, they are in some sense ""just pens"", but they work well for my purpose.",4 "Very Nice Set of Pens I really like this set. Each pen is different though they all look the same. I recommend these for anyone who still occasionally writes a letter or keeps a journal.",4 "art pens The pens were just what my daughter needed for her art class. They are high quality and good priced. Delivery was prompt.",4 "Ultimate illustrating pen This was a great deal on several tip sizes for all you intricate artists. Good pens that dry quickly and don't skip or smear.",4 "I think I'm in love. I never thought I would fall in love with an inanimate object, especially a pen, but I have. These pens have changed my style of drawing all together. The different point sizes can give you anywhere from the finest detailing lines to broad, defining outlines. Because they're archival ink, the ink won't run if exposed to water. However, be sure to let the ink dry before attempting to erase over it, I've found that if you don't give it about a minute to set, the ink will smudge. Other than that, the ink is a very professional looking black matte, so it won't leave you with the sheen that a sharpie will give you. I recommend these pens for any beginning or experienced illustrator.",4 "Amazing Microns are the best inking pens i have ever seen and the different points of lead are so good. Such as,outside outline is .5,regular lines are .35, Lines such as soft folds are .3, Facial Features are around .25, Eye lashes if you are that precise are .2, and as I am still in the process of getting use to such good inking pens but I'm sure i will find a use for the others as well. :)",4 "Wonderful Pens This is a wonderful assortment of drawing pens. Tips are firm and vary in size and the ink flows perfectly from each one - no skips or blobs. Just wish the packaging were more of a permanent, labeled tray to keep and transport them in.",4 "the perfect feel for drawing or writing the fiber points of these pens are just rough enoughto give the user a sense of the texture of the paper.it's a bit like going back to a standard transmissionafter years of driving an automatic.the inks themselves are, like some modern poetry,marvellously opaque. images drawn with them scan and copybeautifully. the very smallest sizes (.05 and .1) tend tobreak down with rough use, but even the slightly crushedtips give a useful line on paper.used for writing, they encourage a light grip that makesfor less fatigue and there's even something pleasant abouta cap that has to be removed and replaced.--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE andthe forthcoming novel bang BANG from Kunati Books. ISBN 9781601640005",4 "smeared on photos i bought these bc i heard they were great for back of photos. I've bought microns before and loved them for outlining and art but they didn't hold up on the back of my photos like i thougt they would. Great marker, 3 starts for use on photobacks",2 "Micron Pen Set The product is exactly as described. The packaging was excellent and it was delivered promptly.I'm very satisfied with this transaction",4 "Nice precise pens These pens write precisely in a variety of sizes. For anyone with good handwriting and a need (or desire) for precise letters.",4 "Good I have been looking for SakuraI pigma micron clam ink pen for a long time. This product already has different ink pen in a set that I wanna buy, and it is with a nice price.",4 "dried up pen I ordered 2 sets and one of them had a pen that was dried up, Was disappointed with that but they worked very well for zentangle art",3 "Unquestionable quality. The pens are great and served me well for drawing. I always recommend. Who needs ink to draw and have to buy them because they are disposable goes unnoticed.",4 "My favorite pens I have said before that these are my favorite pens. In this pack there are different sizes but none too large. If you want large you can go to markers but these are great for doing your drawing. If you let kids use them make sure they don't press down too hard as they are small tips and can be damaged. The price on these pens are very affordable.",4 "good Honestly I haven't opened it yet, and the shipping was pretty slow but I blame my town's mailing system rather than the seller. But from using other's micron pen, I found them not to lose ink as fast as other brands like prismacolor.",3 "Great pens These pens were bought for a special project, but can be used for so many things.The price was right too.Glad I found them.",4 "Excellent ***** Five Star Service... Our order was shipped immediately, excellent service and exactly what we order for a very good price.",4 "First rate Sakura pens are the favorite of artists, doodlers, tanglers, anyone who wants to put pens to paper (or anything else). This collection hits all the marks.",4 "Sakure 6 Piece Pigma pen set GREAT PURCHASE I've been eyeing these pens for a while and I'm so glad I finally got them. Fast ship and great price. Love these for my journal art book. Awesome!",4 "SAKURA PEN SET I highly recommend these pens great for Zen tangles and for adding fine details to art projects. I will defiantly wear mine out and buy them again!",4 "good quaility for the price I bought these years ago, and they are still the best I can find around here. These work great with a brush pen for inking and crosshatching. Just keep them away form small children, as this is waterproof ink. One word of advice, if you are inking over a pencil drawing, wait a few minutes for the ink to dry completely. If not you could smear the ink.Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen with Refills, 1 Pen and 2 Refills (GFKP3BPA)",4 "micron pen set Very pleased with the micron pen set. I wanted a set with all black pens but various size tips and this was perfect. Cheaper than buying it locally too.",4 "black ink pens the sakura pigma black ink in the pen seems to be dry - i have to shake the pen really hard until the ink starts to flow",2 "Great for Doodles. Im a big doodler, and I love to incorporate differnt sizes of lines into my doodles. These pens offer a wide range and are smooth.",4 "I absolutely love my new rapidographs! There are six diferent types of nebs on each pen, so one can be as creative as you want. And just think of the doodling one can do with such pens!",4 "Just amazing I have had these pens for more over 3 months and i have to say they work perfectly they do exactly what the description says, I use them to outline my drawings like most people and they come in so handy. you can outline a drawing with these and wait at least 30 seconds, then erase all the pencil lines and your drawing/sketch will come out extremely neat(as long as you have steady hands). I just love how the pens don't smudge AT ALL when you use an eraser on top of the ink.These are a must buy. I'm not the greatest artist but i'm pretty good and lets just say every time I use these my classmates think it came right out of a comic book.I would say that these pens are pretty professional(despite the really cheap price).",4 "Please read if you have ADD and want to buy this pen I love this pen, but if you twirl your pen, BE CAREFUL INK WILL GO EVERYWHERE!!!Fidgeters, you have been warned.",4 "Great pens! I love these pens! they are awesome and they work very well. I would recommend this product and I'll buy the again.",4 "Worth it The package sucks as a pen holder except if you're traveling and do not want the pens rolling around loose anywhere.The pens are awesome but if you're heavy handed you NEED to be careful, the smallest nibswear down fast.",3 "A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY ARTIST!!! If you like drawing, then this is something that you must have!It's perfect for inking drawings that you do with a pencil.I cannot live without them! :D",4 "Fast delivery/excellent price It was really nice of TCP to send the products way earlier than expected. I wasn't expecting it until Dec 15th but they had sent it the next day when I ordered and by Dec 13th my aunt had gotten it. Definitely a great company to work with. Thanks!",3 "Don't waste your money The pen I got from this seller were the worst pens ever. I usually love this brand of pens and I use them quite alot. But the ones I received from this seller must have been used because they quit working within a couple of days of receiving them. The pens are great but the seller is a rip off.",0 "It packs a punch Howdy fellas, these pens here are the best very easy to brand livestock with em!",4 "Fantastic! Couldn't be happier with the pens, just what I expected. Fantastic! I am filling a book with a lot of Zentangles.",4 "Great pens Best price and shipping speed, love these pens! Quick shipping, quality as stated. These pens do not bleed or smear on paper and they are great for zentangles!",4 "Pigma pens- good product and value These are great pens for sketching and writing. The price was good for a multi-pack. Some of the smallest size nibs feel scratchy but I believe that is common among many brands. These are waterproof for drawing then adding watercolor washes without smearing the lines. Elegant for letter writing as well. I feel these are the best value among similar products and do not dry out as quickly. I prefer these over Pitt pens of the same type.",3 "PERFECT! PERFECT! couldn't have been better completely satisfied with this order came fast price is on point and product works great",4 "pigma pens i love these pens. they draw very well but the nibs on the smaller pens bend and break very easily so dont apply too much pressure with the nib sizes 02/.30mm and smaller",3 "Really solid pens. I had used pens just like these back in my highschool art class and loved them. They're perfect for lining my artwork and simply sketching. They don't bleed and are great for making clean lines, especially for the traditional artwork I've been doing lately. The smaller sizes are great for detail. The only problem I had was with the 005 pen, the thinnest of the pens. You just have to make sure not to press too hard when using it or it will bend and possibly ruin the pen.",3 "Pigma Micron Clam Ink Pen Set They work great!! I have 6 different sizes and they don't bleed or run when I color over with markers. Very pleased.",4 "I enjoy a nice pen I first used a Sakura pen in an art class and so enjoyed the tactile pleasure of it. This set has different point sizes. I find that when I need to write something, perhaps just to address an envelope, I go to the trouble of digging for a Sakura Micron for the sheer pleasure of it.I was told in that art class that these pens should be stored flat, not in the typical pencil cup.",4 "Three leaked after two uses Eh. Not too thrilled with these. Half of them were leaking after two uses. I live at 7,300 feet, so these may be leaking because of the altitude.Another thing I don't like about these is that the two largest sizes - the .45mm and the .5mm aren't any smaller than a regular wet-tipped pen. The finer pointed pens, .35mm and under, are the only ones I use.Would not buy these again.",1 "Good quality cheap drawing tools I bought one Sakura micron a year ago at my local bookstore as they were recommended for underlining books, and I was surprised at the quality they were! Of course, I had to buy this set on Amazon and am very satisfied with the results. The set has different sizes allowing you to sample each size and see how they work. I use it mainly for drawing and like using the 005 for details. I like how quickly it dries because of the odd way I write. I tend to put a lot of pressure and my hand is on the paper half the time. It has decreased the amount of black marks on my hand by a lot, and has removed my fear from writing notes with pen without turning into a lot of smudges. The black set is also strong enough in appearance to ""pop-up"" in anything I use it on. When I receive compliments about my work having this printer appearance, I give credit to this pen. I could probably get much nicer pens, but with my budget now, Sakura microns are for me!",4 "Couldn't DO without them! I am an avid pen and pencil artist. I have tried several brands of pens, these being a ""must have"" for me. They last quite awhile, the point stays firm, and the ink does not ""bleed"". The smallest is .005, largest .08. My favorites are the .005 and .01, but I own all sizes and colors. I HIGHLY recommend this set to start with, but beware - once you try these, you will be hooked!",4 "A grand inking pen with many sizes to please. These were the very first inking pens I ever got, and I was shocked by how well they worked.First off, they come in a variety of sizes, from the fairly thick .05 to the deliciously thin .005. It offers a nice range of line widths for artwork and a must-have for comic art. (And be sure to get the Brush Pen, the pen that acts like a mini-paintbrush!)The peeve I have about Sakura Micron is that the tip of the .005 is a bit fragile and liable to bend, but considering how tiny it is, you sort of expect that.Overall, a good pen whose sizes and alternate colors really make them stand out, but you have to be careful with the points, especially .005.",3 "Great ink, fragile pens Five stars for the quality of the ink - it's smooth-flowing, very black, doesn't bleed on the paper, and dries quickly. All the qualities you want in your ink. ONE STAR for the duribility of the pens. I tend to have a very hard grasp on my pens, and these just aren't up to it. The points break far too easily. After only a month of use, the area where the pen and nib joins has weakened to the point where the pens bleed all over my fingers and are unusable. If you have a light touch, you might love these pens. If not, find a more durable instrument. I'm still looking.",2 "Good balance of quality for price I have used these pens for fifteen years, which tells you something right there. They do not have the durability of a refillable pen set, but I find the disposability a convenience. If something happens to them, I don't have to feel bad, and I never have to refill them.Their primary good feature is the ink, which is very dark, covers well, does not bleed through paper, and is waterproof and archival-quality . . . for real. It is an extremely high-quality ink, and that's why I keep buying them. I have found no better disposable pen in fifteen years.The ink flow is moderate, neither too slow nor too free. They are well-suited for both outlining and for a more scratchy cross-hatching/scumbling approach, as they aren't so free-flowing that ink will wick out of them at the slightest touch of pen to paper. Put the tip down, leave it, that's about the size of the dot you get.The ink dries quickly and does not easily smear, although on very smooth paper that absorbs slower, execute care. As they run out of ink, they flow less easily, which can be frustrating.I draw in spurts, off and on, and have found that, unused, the pens will reliably last about a year if carefully stored (i.e., make sure the cap is on, it's not hot in the room, etc.). When using several sizes at once, cap them between use. The ink dries quickly on paper, which is great, but it also dries quickly in the tips. You can get them going again by writing a bit, but it's better to just take care.They write and draw well on most regular drawing papers, but not so well on photo papers or papers with any sort of plastic or super-slick finish; for those jobs, there are Micron pens specifically for photo paper. They aren't Sharpies, and don't write on things besides paper.The pen tips are not metal, but they are hard; they give a consistent line, and while there is some give, you will not get a terribly sensitive line out of them, and trying to do so will result in either bent nibs or metal nib housings (this can be a problem if you have a heavy hand, especially with the smaller sizes) or pen tips that are ""soft"" and will not draw as tight a line as before, or possibly tips that split.Overall, good pens, and would be especially good for a young artist experimenting with pen and ink.",3 "Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Set These pens are great if you need to do drawing or sketching with a very fine tip. I liked the quality of most of the pens, except I had one pen no# 2 which was almost dry (and I just got the package yesterday).These pens were not lasting ones. Many of them dried up pretty fast, and after 3 months all are dried. Otherwise, I think these are very good pens.",1 "They're Okay.... I got these pens and I will admit they're great for the 8 bucks I bought them for... BUT they ran out pretty quickly, and they aren't refillable. I much prefer Copics SP multiliner pens, to be honest.",2 "Twain would, Flavor Flav would not Many of the other reviewers have mentioned that these pens are perfect for sketching; however, I have found that they are the best writing instruments for taking notes in books. Especially books with thin pages. My pen of choice has a tip of .005.No matter the delicacy of the page, the ink never bleeds through.Also, I tend to have messy handwriting but the Micron Pen forces precision. If you struggle with poor handwriting this pen might be what you need to improve.The multiplicity of colors in this set allows you to create a labeling system for notes inside the text.These pens are not intended for rapid note taking as they are not especially durable. Also the ink does not last very long before running out.",4 "WOW.....Cannot recommend these pens enough I use the .005 red pen for my financial record deposits and the black pen is wonderful for my archival acid free paper projects, be they photographs or letters. And the .005 tip does such delicate writing or script, which works well when I write Japanese, Hebrew, French letters or notations.And the pens do indeed last a long long time, which makes them a wonderful buy. You get more than your moneys worth.The one set I bought in 2006 is still going strong, which is why I bought additional pens in the red and the black. Cannot recommend these pens enough.",4 "Excellent for journal or lab notebooks These pens are absolutely fantastic! I had originally been turned on to these pens when I had come across an article showing that these Sakura pens had the best chemical, heat, and moisture resistance.Found here: [...]Ink stability is tantamount in a notebook for company or personal use. I can write with confidence knowing that my writing won't smear or fade and possibly lead me in a touchy legal situation.I also really like the fact that the caps STAY on the opposite ends when writing, unlike some pens which don't positively lock on and fall off, eventually being lost.My only gripe is that I'm often afraid of bending the tips of the smaller diameter pens.I use these pens at work in labs to document my findings and observations, as well as to draw any intellectual property that may be used in legal disputes. REMEMBER, your word is only as good as your documentation, engineers!Side note: A lot of the people who use the pens are incorrectly describing the sizes. The pen designation is a #005 and not it's diameter, not .005in, or 0.005mm. That #005 is 0.20mm in diameter, the ""#"" does not directly correlate to the pen diameter.",4 "Weak pen tips The pen tips are very fragile even for the thicker ones. Other than that they're fun and easy to use.",2 "Love Them!!!! If you want smooth writing, and a long lasting pen then this is what you want. Next time I will probably buy just the bigger pens. (I really don't use the 001 size,) But this is a great product as many people here have said.",4 "Great set of pens I was a textile artist a while back in my life, and used to struggle with rapidograph pens that used to clog easily.These give the same beautiful fine points with ease. Perfect to use with zentangle.",4 "LOVE I got this product 1 week after ordering it and this is my first art pens that I have bought. I usually use pencils, but I love these.",4 "Contents not as stated The package description is not accurate. The pen with the finest point is missing and there are two pens with the size of .25mm but the .20mm pen is listed but was not included.",1 "Not too bad Getting these a 1/3 of the price on Amazon then you can at a store makes it a nice online buy. They're around $25 at Hobby Lobby. Keep in mind that they bleed when you use any kind of marker over them. I used Copic and Utrechtart markers and they smeared. Not bad sketching pens, but Steadtler is really a step up and doesn't smear if you're looking to do some fancy industrial design drawing.",2 "It's like they make me sketch/draw better I had gotten pens from Sakura before, the Manga Sensei ones or whatever they are called, and these seem to have a better feel.I see many people complaining about the tip, but I personally love it. It's like these magically make me sketch and draw better, I'm not sure what it is. I love the feel of these pens! But if you are a bit hard on your pens, the tips might break. These really are fragile, but I sketch lightly with pencil all the time, so these should be okay. If they were fragile MARKERS (that's where I am abrasive lol) I'd have an issue, but no issues here.I just realized I've been reading the numbers wrong. When I saw 005 and 01, I thought that was the size lol. It's actually a number that corresponds to the measurement. Such as...005 - .20mm01 - .25mm02 - .30mm03 - .35mm05 - .45mm08 - .50mm (lol)I see a difference between some, and some I don't. The first two, I do see a difference, despite it just being .05mm more. Though 02 and 03 look the same to me despite a change. Oh well.I wrote that little chart thing incase anyone else was confused. These pens are perfect for outlining and details!edit : And I was looking at some comic drawings and Whilce Portacio and Jim Lee, very well known comic book artists for Marvel, use these pens. I think that says something.",4 "GREAT PRODUCT PERFECT FOR PEN AND INK DRAWINGS. NOT AS MESSY AS THE OLD BOTTLE INK AND QUIL PEN I USED TO USE.",4 "micron I ordered 2 sets because I'm a digital stamp artist and had not been able to find a pen that would not bleed and leave a blob if I pause while drawing. These work a lot better and most of the time do not leave a blob. #5 size works best for me",4 "How did I ever do without these pens? These are my "go to" pens for drawing and painting! I love them because of their permanent black ink, their beautiful variety in nib sizes and their long lives. Whenever I think I might be running low on ink, I'm here on Amazon reordering so I don't suffer pen withdrawal. These pens are made for more than just doodling. They are often the backbone of my art. Thanks so much!",4 "The jury is still out I haven't given them a real work out, but it's hard to tell the difference between some of the pen weights. Next time I will purchase individual pens and skip some of the intermediate sizes.",2 "Life Saver. My new ""standard"" drawing pens. I do renderings for a living, and typically use graphite pencil or Prismacolor markers. When I needed my Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph pens for a series of renderings for a client, I was shocked that 2 of them no longer worked (and I have been VERY diligent about cleaning them). Anyway...I ordered these Microns based on the good reviews. They are excellent, especially if you need to draw on vellum (which makes excellent copies). I noticed that on this Micron .005 pen if you draw very delicately you can get a line similar to some of the thin rapidograph points...not QUITE as miraculous as those famous (and famously expensive) pens, obviously, but for this price I'd say they performed very well indeed. I'm ordering a couple sets of these...and I'm secretly happy that I don't have to stand at the sink and wash ink out of them for 30 minutes.",4 "Great product! This are my first Micron pens, and I have to say I now know why people love them! I would/gonna buy more and more and more, I really impressed of the quality of this pens.",4 "My first microns! I had been wanting a nice set of inking markers for a very long time and when I came across these for so cheap, they fit the bill exactly. I'd heard good things about micron and was pleased to find out the rumors are true. This is a great beginner's set with 6 different sizes ranging from tiny to medium. I did find that these will bleed when used in conjunction with prismacolor markers, so be wary when trying to combine the two.",4 "These are amazing ffor the price You can argue which are better, but price to quality these win hands down. We have never had a problem with them and i believe we have ordered over 10 sets.",4 "Beautiful, smooth, and continuous flow! This pen exceeded my expectations and more. It draws the line smoothly as long as your hands are steady. The ink flows continuously, resulting in a much more beautiful penmanship and drawing outlines. Obviously, paper also affects how the pen flows so Moleskin sheets or any other super-smooth paper will result in smudges and the works if you're not careful.I may just make Sakura Pigma Micron Pens my default writing pen for everyday use.",4 "I love these Got them on time and love them. I use them all the time now. I love inking my drawings now, and the different sizes come in handy. I don't know what I'll do without them now.",4 "Marvelous! I've always loved drawing with technical pens, and even have a set of 7 Rapidograph pens by Koh-i-noor. However, they require regular maintenance to keep them clean and working properly. Therefore, I've been thoroughly enjoying my new set of Micron pens. I get the same variation in line thicknesses and the archival quality, without the fussiness of the Rapidograph. In addition, they are much less expensive and practical for traveling. Yes, I know I'll have to dispose of them when they dry up, but I've had to do the same with a couple of my Rapidograph pens when I don't get to clean them on time.",3 "Awesome Drawing Pens. These pens where recommended to me by my art teacher and I am very glad I took her advice. These pens use a special type of ink that does not bleed. They work great on my very detailed pen drawings. You definitely should buy these if you want true black color and fine lines.",4 "Great Price I like to draw in ink and pens are quite expensive. When I found these I was willing to try because the price was way less than art supply store. I'm not dissapointed.",4 "awesome price for good quality totally new and have a very good price. i bought two set because i draw alot. I will buy more!!",4 "great pens My grandma uses these to write on her painted creations. They do not bleed or smear. They are great for all kinds of projects.",4 "Great pens My husband uses these for his artwork. They are wonderful and last for a long time! Also, getting them here was much cheaper from the art catalogs he usually gets them from.",4 "Best Pen These are the best pens on the market-I have used these for many years, they are waterproof, non smudge and dry instantly.",4 "The Best I have used these for quite some time...I have many sizes and colors. Great value on Amazon. Quality of Sakura is the best...",4 "Good pens Great for study or writing on the backs of pictures. It's great for thin paper as there is no bleeding through",3 "Wonderful pens These pens are perfect for Zen tangle drawings. I discovered the pens after purchasing books describing the basics of Zen Tangle :composition, building patterns, shading, etc..My favorite books are "" Yoga for the Brain"" , ""Zenspirations: letters and patterning"", and ""Time to Tangle with colors"". The book that got started is ""Zentangle Basics""-- all books available trough Amazon.Warning: addictive fun.ibgot my daughter, her friend, and my nieces to share my passion after giving them books and pens.",4 "Failed Expectations I only used these pens on two small school projects. They didn't even make it through the first project without problems. They began to skip and run out of ink. An awe-full set of technical pens. Avoid them if you can.",0 "great pens pretty awesome pensvery good for drawing,i enjoy them thoroughlybecause they're awesomeum...i like drawingand i like pens, whichis a good thingbecause these penare good for drawing(oh god i hope that's more than 20 words)",4 "SAKURA PIGMA MICRON PENS The pens I received did not work well at all. They appeared to dry out quickly. I used for less than two weeks and found the pens to be of no use to me. Decided that the cost to return to receive refund was not worth the effort. Bad experience for me. Do not recommend that you buy this over the internet. Best to go to your local Office store to see if they have sample of pens for you to try before you make a purchase.",0 "Precision and Variety These are fabulous, high-quality pens. They afford the artist all the precision he or she needs, with incredibly fine tips. The wide variety lets you tailor your tool to the work, or even figure out the best line weight as you go. That's a real benefit for beginning artists still figuring out some preferred styles. And the price I paid was really unbeatable, both compared with other stores and with smaller-quantity packs.Do use these with care. They run out after extended use, and don't last as long as you might anticipate. Hence, I felt it necessary to take off a star from my rating. I find these much more disposable than typical pens, which seem to last forever. If you're concerned about longevity, use cheap tools at the sketching stage and then employ these on more sophisticated and finished works.",3 "tidy lines These pens draw nice clean lines. The sizes of the pen tips are subtly different, which isn't all that noticeable when done alone, but when used together it is quite apparent. They haven't dried out unlike some other art pen brands I've tried. These are my favorite pens.",4 "really good! i really like them! a lot of reviews i've read said the tip breaks easily. well it's not required to press down hard, guys. T_T the tip is fine, you just gotta realize that the ink doesn't come out better if you press hard. really the only reason i didn't rate 5 stars is because the ink comes up just a little when erasing pencil marks underneath.",3 "Cool! I had never used pens like these prior to purchasing this set. I LOVE these pens! They are great for my artistic style of drawing in thick black lines. I would definitely buy them again!",4 "Drying Out Just to start off, I love these pens. They have a great rich black ink that doesn't fade from eraser use. The ink lays on very well, and stays where I put it, it won't run or bleed. And Copic markers don't cause it to run either, which is very important to me as they are my most used form of color. I have had problems however with the nibs not breaking, but fraying. Has anyone else had this problem? it's irritating because now my lines have a shadow! I would use the Copic multiliner because it's nib is replaceable, but I have the issue with the color fading after I erase my pencil sketches. Not a huge problem, but if I have to go over the lines again, I almost invariable ruin the line work. I've also had a problem with the pens running dry very quickly. This is kind a frustration as the pens are fairly expensive by themselves. Am I storing them wrong? I keep the lids on and store them in a plastic box with my markers and pencils. But, then they just die suddenly one day. I love the pens so much though that I'll keep buying. Is this some kind of evil marketing ploy? Maybe someone can help me find a even better pen.",3 "fast service was super fast. Love them and shipping was reasonable aslong as the price of the products. thanks I would buy from you again.",4 "The perfect pen set for artist! A must have if your a anime artist or any kind of artist for that matter... these pens work great and love how they come in an arrange of sizes.",4 "The best pens! In a nutshell, these pens are awesome. We use them all the time and I would put us in the creative family category.The very fine tip ones do dry out quickly, but if you keep them covered and take care of them, they will last longer.We use theme with colored pencils, watercolors etc.And if you can get them on Amazon when they are around $10 it's a good price. They are usually $15 for a set like this.",4 "I loooove these! What's not to like? Micron's are super reliable. This set of various sizes was just what I needed. Felt like I spoiled myself with these little treasures, upon buying this set. My only problem was that I found one of the pens had leaked when I got the package. Simply cleaned it up, and I haven't had any problems at all since. Really recommend this set for any fellow artist/designer or pen lover.",4 "I'm very satisfied There was nothing out of place, the order arrived sooner than I anticipated and they work wonders! I love them.",4 "Best Pens Ever. Ever.I kind of wish they were more stylish though. Came in like a solid black casing. That would be pretty boss.",4 "Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Set These pens are an excellent product to own. The different sized tips make it a very handy gadget to draw with.",4 "speedy delivery very fast delivery and will definatly order from vendor agian.will recomend this product and vendor to friends.pens all work and love they come in varied size.will be using these pens for inking drawings butcould be used for any art or craft.",4 "drawing pens I love these pens. These are the second order of them I have purchased. I like the variety of tip sizes and the ink is smooth and waterproof.",4 "Awesome pens! I really like these pens especially because they are fade proof so my art work stays nice and bold. My old art teacher used to use these pens too. I love them",4 "Great artists' tool. Depend on them. Keep their tip. Reliable. Archival quality. A must have. This is a good price for a package of six pens. Good solid black.",4 "Great for sketching and detailed drawings These pens are great for sketching and detailed work. I bought the color set and Im really impressed by the accuracy and ink quality. Two problems I have with these pens is that their nibs wear out VERY fast and although the handle isn't the best, its bearable.",3 "The best If you happen to do a lot of drafting, or working with very large spreadsheets and enjoy being able to make changes without hurting or destroying other data, these pens are the perfect fix.Sized perfectly and with different widths, you simply can't go wrong.Well worth the money, and seem to last forever. Just be cautious when pressing hard on your paper, these will be destroyed very quickly.",4 "Always use Micron I use this for out lining my art work. They actually make it very smooth, and not so messy as long as you have a steady hand.They shipped the pens very quickly, in a very nice bubble wrap. They were priced better here, than in the store. So, as long as the prices stay this good! I will order more from them!",4 "Very, very nice! Awesome pens, nice thicknesses. Wonderful product, it's my #1 choice for inking my art! I love it so much. Perfect for starters and professionals.",4 "WONDERFUL! MUST HAVE PENS!!! These were exactly what I was looking for...great price and free shipping made this a must have for me! I love to draw and I love fine line pens and that is exactly what these are..a set of different sized fine line pens in black ink. They do not bleed and no matter how heavy a hand you have (like me) the tips do not soften, that means they won't feather all over when you are drawing intricate designs. I love LOVE love these pens!!! If you are on the fence about ordering I suggest getting them NOW! Do not hesitate...they are perfect for Zentangle artists.",4 "First Micron pen set. I love the feel of drawing with these pens, they lay down smooth and true on paper. Beautiful lines.I do wish they dried a bit faster, but that's how it goes with pens I guess?I wasn't aware of the frail tip of the 20mm but I blame my ignorance of how to handle drawing pens on that one. Will be more careful next time!",4 "Great for Architects and Interior Designers As an Interior Designer, we were required to purchase the rapidograph pens in school but by my third and fourth year I don't even know what happened to those - they blotched and caused havoc. The Micron pens are the only ones I use - they are great and last a while. This set is a good range to start with and never bleeds. Highly recommended!!",4 "The best pens for ultra-thin ink lines These pens were a present for my mom, who loves the ultra-fine precise ink and pen strokes of them. Not for the heavy-handed. Ink lasts a good long time, too.",4 "Great pens. These are the best micron pens available. I recommend this pack to any artist. I love the variety of sizes these come with. The 005 is great for fine detailing, while the 08 is great for bold outlines. These are very inexpensive and are worth every penny.",4 "great pens but some dried fast These were great pens, I loved to use these pens. However, two of the six dried in 2 months. The rest have lasted several months now. So, the quality is uneven, but I like to draw with these. The ink is really black and the pens' tips are tiny - great for sketching.",2 "Great product I always use Staedler for my zentangle. Someone recommended the Sakura pen. It was a great experience. I used it on different kind of paper and it absorb it very well. Still I do not like to use it on surface such as domino cause it I have to pass the pen several times and it takes for ever to dry. but besides that the pen are fabulous!",3 "Excellent Just received this pen set and I am very impressed. I purchased them to use in drawing and sketching--but I think they may cross-over into my scrapbooking. The tips are great, they do not soften. I am very impressed with the quality and the price. I agree with another reviewer; my favorites are the 005 and the 01.",4 "Best ink pens in the world I have been using Sakura Microns for YEARS. They are 100% waterproof and very saturate. The ink is archival, without a doubt. I have tried other pens - copics, faber-castell, staedtler - and the only ones that come even close to Microns are the Staedtler ink pens. Microns are the best, and I know I will always get great results. Highly recommend, over and over!",4 "Perfect Get-Started Set I bought these to go along with a Zentangle book I bought for my niece for Christmas. I have these pens in a vast array of colors and widths for my own Zentangles, and I wanted to make sure she started with a good set, as well.",4 "Great way to try these pens I got this as a gift for someone who is just getting into drawing with pens. She protected these from everyone borrowing them all through the holidays :)",4 "Great Pens These are great pens to do any fine ink drawing or calligraphy. They are hard to beat for doing tangles in zentangles.",4 "great pen doesn't bleed at all almost maybe if you hold it too long but that will be your fault ... from when i use em they feel good and such no problems with me also they last a while i draw often and i had em a while now they still going strong ... XD",4 "love them. It has been a long while....but I am still using these as the need arises. They are awesome...love experimenting and just plain enjoying these.",4 "Great Artist Pens! These are my all-time favorite pens for illustration art! These are a good value compared to buying them individually (at around $3/each) in the store.",4 "Nice range of widths You can't really go wrong with a Micron pen. The ink is nice and waterproof after it dries (although I have some similar pens made by Prismacolor that dried faster and were waterproof much quicker).",4 "Quality illustration pens. The clamshell packaging acts as a case to bring your pens wherever you go and have them all in order. I really like the thinnest of the pens (005) to get in those fine details and lining. The ink is dark black and doesn't smear or fade. I have used watercolor over it and the ink didn't mess up at all. It doesn't bleed through the other side of the paper, even when I colored in parts a deep black. These are excellent pens that I would recommend to any illustrators or anyone who just likes working with pen and ink.",4 "First-Rate These are superb pens for "tangling" with the different widths, ease of use, and "dryability" (not a word, I suppose).I do wish they lasted a bit longer, though.",4 "great quality for the price! These are a tremendous bargain! I do drafting as a hobby. These ink my drawings quite well with no bleed! They are so reasonable in price, that breaking one, or running out of ink, is no big deal! If I did this professionally, I'd probably look at a higher quality, refillable, rapidograph. These are just right for the occasional/light user!",4 "Great Value Whether its for writing or drawing, these pen are really great especially for the price. The ink quality is excellent and the pen is fairly durable. I'm an AP art student in HS and this is the first time using these types of pens for sketching, i used to use a ballpoint. So far the experience is great.",4 "Quick drying ink, anti smudge I love these pens, people will ask if you've printed what ever you draw (that actually depends on your skill level and technique). The pen's ink dries very fast in about .75 seconds, and from my experience the ink has not bled through any page, unless I wanted it to. I also found out, later on, that you can revive a dried out pen by dipping the tip into water (do not soak or submerge the entire pen), I found this out after I destroyed one.",4 "Great deal! The scrappbooking paper was shipped and received super quickly! Item received exactly as described. A great value, for a great price!",4 "Self-Stick Easel Pads - Plain White In general, these are great. The paper is thick enough that markers do not bleed through to the next page.My only complaint is that the pad came to me folded in a box. Thus, all the pages have a nice crease across the middle. If I were using this paper for a professional presentation, I would have send it back.",2 "Packaging was fine. Product as described In response to older reviews- my paper came with no folds or creases. Very nice out of the box. Product is as others have said- a large sheet of easel paper with post-it adhesive along the top. My only real issue is the price- These should be about $0.20 per sheet when ordering in quantity, not $0.70 per sheet.",3 "Good product - Terrible packaging The product itself is a great product for presentations, and we use them all the time. So my 4 stars is based on that.With that said, the packaging this came in was terrible - just two cardboard sheets taped over the pads, resulting in the pads having several pages damaged. Needed them the next day or I would have asked for an exchange. Odd because my little Post-It tabletop flipchart (which appeared to come from the same Amazon warehouse) was packaged superbly.",3 "Giant Post-it Pad I found this giant pad of sticky paper to be more convenient to use than an easel. The adhesive is super sticky but you can remove it without any problems or leaving any marks. No more issues with knocking over easels and one less bulky item to carry.",3 "Pricey but worth it. These are definitely more expensive than say, using a white board, but they are worthsil for the ability to write down ideas during a meeting and then sticking them up around the room. Great for brainstorming! Good holding power, and no bleed through so you can even write on a page while it is on the wall with no worries.",4 "As Described Well, no complaint. I just works as describe. A little soft which is good. Writing is easy on it. Grid line is a reference for work.",4 "Great for Classrooms I have had sticky notes posted on the wall as anchor charts for weeks! They don't bleed though, and they are very sticky. A little expensive, but worth it!",4 "Great for the classroom These were bought to use in a classroom, and they work really well. It's nice to have the option to either keep a page or set of pages on the easel or stuck to each other, hang them around the classroom or save them for later as a packet. The price on Amazon was much better than the office supply store I almost bought them from. I was glad to see that the Amazon application on my phone got these to me 2 days later. It was a nice purchase.",4 "These are the best... I use these as part of my job gathering requirements for software design and development. They allow for brainstorming with the users and then transport back to the office to stick up on the wall to transfer into electronic design software. I like these over electronic data gathering as it's easy to delete ideas on a computer, but on paper, they are all still there for review. Some things are still best gathered on paper.",4 "Giant Post-It Notes Used these in a tachnical class, they were Great! We were able to post around the training room for easy reference during the class.",3 "Self Stick Pads are Great The invention of the self-stick pad paper was another 3M triumph. Now we can post our work on almost any surface without taking off paint or leaving cellophane tape residue.",4 "pretty nice Was very happy with these self stick easel pads. They seem to hold up very well (as expected from 3M) and didn't leave any marks on the walls.Additionally the sharpie color markers did not bleed through the paper. I would still be a little nervous writing on this with a marker unless the paper is on the bad in case there was any bleed to the wall (which is why i gave it 4/5)the only other complaint I have is that the "pad" doesn't stand up without flexing without an easel. I wish (for storage) it could sit up in a portrait and the cardboard backing was strong enough (think enough) to prevent the flex. This is a very very minor issue and just causes an issue while traveling.Another feature I'd like to see is some sort of larger rubber band to prevent the pages from flopping around in the wind, it would be cents to include a clip or rubber band with the pad, something I had to scrounge around to find when we were using this outside with an easel.would recommend to anyone looking for this type of product. Assuming you are buying for business, spend your money on the 3M product instead of getting a generic.",3 "Love it! I just received this product. I'm extremely pleased. I'm glad I ignored the bad reviews. My order came on a Fed Ex truck with a big box. There was ZERO, NONE, ZERO creases in my Post-IT Stick Easel Pads.Thank you. I'm very pleased with my purchase",4 "Love the Sale fo the Day My office uses these all the time I just wish I could have purchased more at the price that they were being offered at.",3 "Good Large Pads I use whiteboards frequently at home for tracking goals. They are great but are not permanent. These pads are perfect for providing a more permanent record of my brainstorming sessions.When they were shipped they were shipped flat so there was no fold in the middle (a prior reviewer had this experience).I recommend these if you are looking for an effective 'permanent' alternative to a whiteboard or chalk board.",4 "A Super Sized Post-IT This was perfect for our planning meetings and creating real-sized checklist during implementation. When we're finished we can just take it off and put on the wall where everyone can see and we can continue onto the next sheet. Great price, and quick shipping.",4 "they work This two pack is a pretty good price. I use it to teach Sunday School and Confirmation at church but they're useful for any presentation. I'll use it when breaking into small groups or for brainstorming sessions.I haven't even checked if a product like this is available but I would like to see a sticky feature on both sides. Sometimes a marker will bleed through but sometimes it might be nice to use both sides.Either way, I recommend this item and will be buying again when I run out.",4 "Kids love these too! I have used these pads for years with my preschool students and my daughter. The paper is thick, and doesn't bleed through. I used these sheets on the walls around the room with water colors at my daughter's 6th birthday party. She has drawn on them with marker, crayons and colored pencils with great results. I have used them anywhere in the school to take dictation from my preschoolers to promote literacy. I just bought two more to use with my now 10 year old daughter to record stopwatch records, draw pictures, and create collages this summer.The *only* reason I don't give them 5 stars is because they are so dang expensive!",3 "Post-it easel pad These easel pads were a great deal! They arrived very quickly, and I am very happy with this purchase. I will buy these again in the future!",4 "WAS GIVEN THE WRONG INFO ON THE CHARTS NO LINES I WAS TOLD BY YOUR AGENT THAT THERE WERE LINES ON THE CHARTS, BUT THERE WERE NOT, I WOULD HAVE SENT THEM BACK BUT I NEEDED THEM RIGHT AWAY, SO I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE TROUBLE OF DRAWING ALL THE LINES IN, IT TOOK SEVERAL HOURS, I COULD HAVE BOUGHT THE CHARTS THAT HAD NO LINES MUCH CHEAPER, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH AMAZON FOR GIVING ME THE WRONG INFO, ALSO I WILL BE CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THIS.",0 "best way to buy for school Couldn't find the required scissors any other way. This is what the school required. Buying them on line was the best way to go.",4 "Good for larger kids I teach third grade and my kids were complaining about the smaller scissors I had. These are a perfect size for a 8 to 9 year old. The kids are raving about them!",4 "Sturdy, steady, beautiful and made in the USA! Finally I own an easel that doesn't 'walk' across the studio! I had trouble with two of the knobs, but that didn't keep me from starting my largest painting to date! The maker has already sent replacements in the mail. They were efficient, no questions asked, great to deal with! I highly recommend this easel. My mother just bought the same one after seeing mine! I am a happy painter!",4 "work well, but more flimsy than expected They work well, fiskars are always great, but they are more flimsy than I expected, I wonder if they will break one day when I am cutting open a hard plastic package (that's what we bought them for)............So, they are great if you want them for cutting paper and they are working ok for now for other stuff too, but they are not extremely sturdy.",3 "They do the job, but they are uncomfortable. There's not much more to be said for scissors. They cut, but they are awkward to hold.",1 "Good product. Great item, makes the needle easy to hold and more comfortable. Also keeps needles from disappearing between the cushions on my chair, if I drop the needle I can find it easily. Need one on all my needles!",4 "Duct Tape Crafting I use the Fiskars Nonstick 8"" Bent Scissor and the Fiskars Nonstick 5"" Scissor for crafting with duct tape. There isn't much that sticks more obnoxiously than duct tape but these Fiskars nonstick scissors snip right through the tape as if it were nothing more than paper. Try getting a few straight cuts through duct tape with standard scissor if you dare.Very little tape sticks to these scissors at all even on large projects and you can very easily clean any sticky with a quick rag swipe or a single dab of clean tape. Try that with standard scissors and you will be sorely disappointed and probably quite frustrated (at least I was). These nonstick scissors are a life saver. Leave it to Fiskars to come up with the smart solution!The 8"" bent scissors are very ergonomic and are the size and shape of the good sewing scissors many ladies (and gentleman who sew) don't let anybody touch - perfect for clean cuts on just about any medium to large project and great for just about any standard cutting job.The 5"" scissors are fantastic for detail cuts and small projects. Both scissors are ergonomic and your hands don't get tired quickly with a lot of cutting with either pair - though I wouldn't use the 5"" pair for large cutting jobs.Thank you for a fantastic solution, Fiskars!",4 "Love these I'm with the previous reviewer. If you work with duct tape, these are essential. They go right through layers of tape without the adhesive sticking to them so you can make appliques and other things with the tape. I use them in all my duct tape and packing tape projects.Very recommended!",4 "Excellent scissors Anyone doing applique needs these scissors in their basket. I purchased both the small and larger non-stick scissors and they are excellent. The fusible webbing doesn't stick to them and they cut perfectly. I've used mine hundreds of times and they just keep on doing their job.",4 "Perfect! awesome scissors =) ordered to replace a cheap old pair,very happy with these! ordering a smaller pair next very comfortable to use.",4 "Duct Tape Crafting I use the Fiskars Nonstick 8"" Bent Scissor and the Fiskars Nonstick 5"" Scissor for crafting with duct tape. There isn't much that sticks more obnoxiously than duct tape but these Fiskars nonstick scissors snip right through the tape as if it were nothing more than paper. Try getting a few straight cuts through duct tape with standard scissor if you dare.Very little tape sticks to these scissors at all even on large projects and you can very easily clean any sticky with a quick rag swipe or a single dab of clean tape. Try that with standard scissors and you will be sorely disappointed and probably quite frustrated (at least I was). These nonstick scissors are a life saver. Leave it to Fiskars to come up with the smart solution!The 8"" bent scissors are very ergonomic and are the size and shape of the good sewing scissors many ladies (and gentleman who sew) don't let anybody touch - perfect for clean cuts on just about any medium to large project and great for just about any standard cutting job.The 5"" scissors are fantastic for detail cuts and small projects. Both scissors are ergonomic and your hands don't get tired quickly with a lot of cutting with either pair - though I wouldn't use the 5"" pair for large cutting jobs.I am considering purchasing another pair of these Fiskars Nonstick 8"" Bent Scissor for general kitchen use. What a pain always having to clean sticky stuff off my standard kitchen scissors. These are far more durable and easier to clean.Thank you for a fantastic solution, Fiskars!",4 "Fine Fiskar Scissors These scissors work wonderfully. I had two pairs of large scissors in my kitchen - one with a broken point and neither cut well. Having used Fiskar scissors before outside my home and finding them great, I decided to buy two to replace my old ones. The Fiskars not only cut smoothly, but since they are in the kitchen, they sometimes get sticky and dirty from opening packages of sauce, cutting tape, etc. These scissors have a coating on the blades that enable them to be cleaned easily with just a damp sponge, paper towel or brush and a drop of detergent, and they are like new. No rusty hinges or screws that make cutting a chore like my old ones.",4 "Great scissors! Fiskars Nonstick 8"" Bent ScissorI just received these scissors and I LOVE them! I cut tons of duct tape for a project I was creating, and they were fabulous. I'm ordering more pairs now for myself, my daughter and her mother-in-law. I am going to bring these scissors to my next Embroidery Club meeting to recommend to all.",4 "Sharp and sticky-proof ... for a while I have owned these scissors for about five years now and the quality is quite outstanding. The handles are securely attached to the blades and can withstand a lot of force. I have used them to cut glue covered material, tape, cardboard, and fabric without much trouble. If you cut wet glue-covered surfaces, the blades will not stick, but keep in mind the glue will still leave a residue on the blade that you shouldn't leave to dry. You will usually need to wipe it off to make sure it doesn't transfer to whatever you may be cutting next. Also, after the second year of owning these scissors, the non-stick coating does indeed wear away slowly -- especially on the actual cutting edge of the blade. This means that if the blades are dull and you have them sharpened, the non-stick protection is removed as well. In the fifth year of owning these, I no longer consider them non-stick, as most of the protection in the key areas (tip, blade edge) are gone. But they are still a great pair of regular and strong scissors at this point.",3 "Scissors with 8"" bent handle a hit! I purchased this scissors mainly for the ergonomic handle. My mother-in-law still does crafts and this scissor works well for her. She is the best critique of scissors in all venues as she has sewn and crafted for over sixty years and she has seen a Fiskar scissors or two!",3 "Best Yet for Scissors We had a sad removal service for my 25 year old Fiskars. Even though I could not estimate how many cuts the old pair made I feel certain it was a big bunch of cuts that went from paper to plastics to heavy cardboard to dog hairs and many others. The old ones were dismissed to the garage and the new ones took Center Drawer. After using them for several days they have every beneficial factor the old ones had with the exception these are Nonstick and Bent. I don't think Nonstick scissors were around in 1985. What's amazing is that nonstick is not just a fancy name. These are nonstick. The Bent portion is a must for most users. When I have a large piece of paper or cloth to cut the bent adds a positive benefit to getting 'er done. To call these just scissors is accurate but they are scissors with an attitude of cutting whatever is thrown at them and finishing the job without a snag.",4 "Works as advertised Scissors are great and work as advertised. Cutting action is smooth and tight. One question: with the non-stick coating, how do you sharpen them? Maybe you don't need to? In the meantime, they work well.",3 "These scissors cut very well These scissors do what scissors are meant to do...cut things. It accomplishes this very well. If you are looking for a sharp pair of scissors...look no further!",4 "Great Product This was a great product! I got exactly what I was looking for and a low price compared to other sites. Thanks!",4 "Cuts Nicely and Smooth Love this scissors which cut nicely and smooth. Worth the price you paid for it.Better than other scissors out there.",4 "Good for adhesives Works good for adhesives. Bought because price was the same as regular Fiskars. Will purchase this type again if a similar price.",3 "At last! We ship a lot of packages and I seem to be the one who is always cleaning the sticky tape residue from the blades of all our scissors. After our other pair of Fiskars went missing, I found this non-stick version. We have not had any problems with tape residue on these scissors! Hooray!!",4 "Super sharp! It seems every time I pick up a pair of scissors to cut open a plastic food bag or a piece of string I end up with a non-cutting tool. These Fiskars cut easily and cleanly. I highly recommend them as a great value.",4 "A cut above the rest Very nice quality, solid feel and a workhorse. Used in our workshop to trim our products constantly and they are still going strong. Much better than the average Fiskars at the local store!",4 "Great Scissors are nice and sharp. With the non-stick surface cutting tape is a breeze. I would recommend for any sticky cutting.",4 "NonStick Scissors Scissors work pretty well, could be a little stronger especially at the tip if cutting multiple pieces of paper. Nonstick surface is excellent so adhesive will not gunk up on blade.",3 "Very right-handed scissors These Fiskars 8-Inch Non-Stick Bent Scissors have a very right handed design. Cutting with the left hand is uncomfortable. At present there is nowhere on the description that tells a prospective buyer about this. I thought that since there was no hand designation on the website, that they would work for both hands. Perhaps this information will be useful to other prospective buyers.",2 "Small crochet hook cushions These are staples for me. I use the thin steel hooks a lot and the end of the hook hits my palm causing callousing or irritation. These are a lifesaver for holding to hooks with a less tight grip and not getting a sore at the edge of your palm. Recommended.They last about three years before the rubber gets bad. It is not easy to move them from hook to hook so you need more than one.",4 "reduces finger cramping This comfort cushion does exactly what it is supposed to do. I make tablecloths with a small steel crochet hook and size 10 cotton thread,having the cushion on the hook makes all the difference....GREAT Invention !!",4 "Superior Gold Size I ordered Luco because my local supplier was out of the brand of quick-drying oil-base gold size I normally use. I will use Luco from now on. It is superior in quality: dries evenly, has a longer working time, does not run on vertical surfaces,and does not turn to gel in the container after opening. Price from supplier listed on Amazon was also the same or slightly less than what I have been paying for a product of lesser quality. Supplier also packed item well and shipped quickly.",4 "love, love, love I LOVE these sissors. They really are non-stick. I mount my own stamps, and used them to cut out the backing foam, which is very sticky. They are great with double stick tape. If anything does stick, it is very easy to clean off. My only regret is not buying them sooner!",4 "best scissors I use these scissors at work. You can cut tape or labels and the blades never get sticky. You get a straight even cut every time. I wrote my name on them so that they will always come back to my desk.",4 "The best For Right handed. Very sharp, very comfortable... and very rare, since Fiskars made more and more orange scissors than any other color.",4 "work ok Works very good for a while and then thngs start sticking to them like any other pair of scissors.",3 "Most common hooks and small scissors, nice. I was looking for a travel set for use with WW yarn so I would not risk losing my full set.This set which I picked up a Joann Fabrics with a coupon is newer packaging and includes a hook holder so it lays and seals for ease of movement. You will not loose your hooks or scissors as long as you pit them back.I recommend these for the new crocheter as it will help you get your starter projects done, and for the skilled crocheter if you need a small set to bring on a trip or just to the local meetup.com. You can replace the hooks here to put in what you need for your projects at the time.",3 "Awesome! I LOVE my new crochet hooks. They came in a timely fashion in the condition that was listed! Thank you!",4 "createx is great Createx makes great products and this one is no exception. works great. It did all that i wanted it to do.",3 "Great product the original paint i ordered came with this cleaner and it worked so well that i needed to order more!",4 "very good buy great buy, the product arrived on time, very easy to use, despite being a beginner. I am satisfied with this product.",3 "Works What can I say, it's cleaning solution. works well, gets my airbrush clean, ummm, it's really clear? Nice bottle, the top opens and the stuff comes right out. Ready to go!",2 "Ambiguous cross marketing representation resulted in the purchase of an unusable product Bought the MASTER Care Decorating Airbrush Kit as gift for my pastry chef daughter and this product was recommended during the ordering process. When my daughter saw the cleaner, she informed me that you use only alcohols to clean airbrushing used for food so this cleaner is a waste of money. Amazon should not have cross-marketed a food product with a non-food airbrushing product.",0 "Review on airbrush cleaner 4 oz. I have not used the airbrush or cleaner as I hoped to. Unfortunately what was sent to me was food coloring rather than paints, so the time-sensitive project I wanted to work on turned into a flop. I know others who have airburshes and the cleaners keep them well-maintained. I just don't know if I will keep it since it is a tool you would want to frequently use since paints don't have a long shelf-life. I may just use it for as a gift for someone, unless my life changes in the near future and I have the time. Airbrushes definitely need this cleaner in order to keep them well-maintained.",2 "Works well I had no idea what I was buying when I bought this for my husbands birthday and he was so excited to get all the needed parts, paints and cleaners.",4 "Good Product This items works really well. It is easy to use and you really get a lot for your money. Super product.",4 "Easy to use Cleans the brush out easily with the use of the nylon brushes. As long as the paint hasn't dried to a solid",3 "cleaner This product is easy to use, put some in the jar, activate the airbrush, and it will spray itself clean. Rinse the remainder of the water soluable color out with plain water.",4 "Dose a good job Dose what it's supposed to do. Cleans my air brushes. I use it also to clean my brushes. works well",4 "Airbrush Cleaner this cleaner works just as expected. Cleans the airbrush with just a small amount of liquid. Its very strong.. so wear a mask.",4 "works great. good product. A must for airbrush users. A small clog in your gun will stop the gun from working. worth the money.",4 "Airbrush Cleaner I can't imagine anything bad about this cleaner - we haven't opened the gift yet, so this will be used after the gift is opened!",4 "clean not dirty flushing out my air brush this cleaner works good, i plan on buyin more next month or so highly recomend this",4 "Clean away Where was this cleaner 20 years ago.i had to clean my brushes by hand, most of the time my air brush got clogged up and I would spend hours taking it apart and cleaning. Welcome to the 20th century, gotta love it!",4 "good cleaner is a good cleaner, leaves no residue and removes all traces of paint effectively. It's the best way to keep my airbrushes in good condition",4 "Great toy! I bought this for my daughter and she loves it. The stamps are very well made and the ink doesn't dry out, even when she leaves it open for the night.",4 "Good starter stamp kit I liked the pictures and reviews of this stamp set plus I like M&D stuff. My small children enjoy this. The pictures are perfect for their age and they have fun with the color assortment. My problem with the set is that it isn't durable (especially if you let little kids use them). After only a couple of sessions of stamping, the stamps look like they're already wearing off the wood. The ink on the pads was weak, the pictures came out light, even when I was stamping. I still like this set but don't think it's high-quality M&D and wish it didn't have their logo on it.",2 "Cute stamps but came with dried up ink The ink was pretty dried up upon arrival. It was surprising because the ink pads have a plastic lid. The stamps are cute, though, and a good size for little toddler hands. We'll be keeping the stamps but looking for different ink pads.",2 "Cute but should have a lid My 5 year old was so excited to receive this as a gift and loves the different images on the stamps and multi-color inkpad. However, I wish there were a lid on the case to keep the stamps from falling out. It needs to be stored flat, which is not always practical for a child cleaning up art supplies. Otherwise, the stamps are well-made and sturdy.",3 "So much potential... I was really excited about this, because my daughter loves making projects with paper, scissors, markers, etc. So I thought adding stamps would be super exciting for her. It wasn't, but it was mostly because the ink pad is mostly dried out. I'll have to go to a craft store and get one so she can use this. The stamps are cute, though.",2 "Cute stamps These stamps are clear, the ink is on small pads but other ink pads can be used. The size is good for large or small hands alike, and the colors of ink are absolutely fantastic. Bright color, on every one.",4 "Cute idea, but the ink pad needs work My twin girls, 3, loved these stamps but they had a hard time getting enough ink on the stamps. It was almost as if the ink pad had dried out or something, but the package came completely sealed. I will buy other ink pads, and I am sure the girls will continue to use the stamps.",2 "Stamp Set Purchased as a xmas gift for toddler. She is always asking for stamps to play with at home. This set was a great find and great buy. I am sure she will love these.",3 "Fun Stamping Kit and Lasts for Years All 3 of our kids (ages 1 through 11) love this kit. We lost the lid for the stamp pad years ago and it still is as fresh as ever. I highly recommend this. Makes a great gift, too.",4 "Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Happy Handle stamp set I purchased this set for a 2 year old. He understands how to ink the stamp pad and is able to press down on paper so that he gets an image. The handles are a convenient size for his hands. He enjoys using the stamp set when he's being creative and though he doesn't use it daily, it seems to be durable for his needs. It would be nice if they could design a similar stamp set with pictures that boys prefer. I think he would play with it more if it had less hearts, flowers, lips and butterflies.",3 "Make them Self-Inking I love the fact that these stamps have a handle, as so many wooden stamps do not. However, it would be much better if they were also self-inking. I bought this set after searching high and low for ""fun"" self-inking stamps for the office (the standard red inked ""Entered"" was beyond boring), and the excitement was palpable when I ran across this set. Once the set was received, the excitement wore down quite rapidly as the ink pad that is shown in the picture, was dry as a bone, and a trip to the store was needed in order to use the stamps.I don't know why ""fun"" self-inking stamps have gone out of fashion, to be replaced by the bulky square wooden, and all the awkward wooden stamps. If versatility of ink color is an issue, rather than a child's-watercolor-set of ink pads, have a strip of individually packaged cartridge-ink-pads!!This is just my opinion, I could be wrong.......but I bought two of these sets, and both ink-pad-strips were completely dry and a waste of money.",2 "No lid. Great Product Wonderful toy and gift. One problem is that there is no lid for the entire case.and the purple ink pad seemed to bit a tad on the dry side.( nothing a drop of water couldn't fix!)Wonderful product. MY daughter Loves it",3 "Stamps are fun but ink quality is poor I bought this for my 3 year old who loves stamping. She does love the stamps (as do my 10 and 12 year old nieces). The handles are very easy for her little hands to hold, however the inks barely show up at all...even when I press down very hard on the ink pad.",2 "Stamps This stamper set is fun for my daughter to use. She is just over two years old and loves to stamp each of the designs in all the colors. It is easy for her to grab the stamper and create the full design on the paper. The only thing that is a downfall is there is no cover for the box so once you take off the plastic overwrap to open the stampers, there is no way to keep the ink pad from falling out. It would be nice to have a cover.",3 "Easy to use. My 2 year old likes to use this but is bored in about 5 minutes. The stamps work great though and the images are cute. They are just the right size for my daughter.",3 "Perfect wooden stamper set. Cute little wooden stamper set! The wooden stamps are very sturdy and perfect for little hands. Fun idea for kids to add designs to their construction paper creations.",4 "stamper set Stampers are nice but the ink is not such a good quality. I bought extra washable ink pads at a craft store.",3 "My daughter loves it. My daughter is almost 3 and she loves this set. Its easy on and easy off and lots of fun!",3 "Great gift I got this for my 3 year old daughter and she loves stamps. It is nice to have the handles on the stamps. It is easier to use. As long as we remember to put the lid on the ink it lasts a long time.",4 "Kids love stamps! My 2 1/2 year old loves this and she can pretty much give herself or someone else a stamp on the arm all by herself. I have to hold the ink, though, so she doesn't put her whole hand in it and then touch something in my house. The yellow is pretty useless, but the other colors hold up well - they don't automatically wash off in the bath but you don't have to scrub hard, either. If you can't find any stickers and want to reward your child for doing something good, this is an easy way. And it makes a great, inexpensive gift that doesn't require batteries.",4 "Love the craftsmanship Ordered these to replace my plastic stamps. Thoroughly enjoyed the fact that they were made of wood and would last much longer than their plastic counterparts.",4 "Cheap Ok 1st the ink is dry so i had to buy ink in order my son to use them, he got bored after one hour using them,and since then no one touched it.",2 "Inks dry out fast This is a nice little stamp set. My kid loves it but the inks dry out pretty fast even though we keep hydrating it.",2 "Wooden Happy handle stamp set I bought this for my granddaughter and she acted pleased. It is well built and a lot of fun for little kids. My only complaint is the ink for the stamps was pretty much dryed up. We added water and that made it usable.",2 "Awesome This was a gift so I haven't seen it. The receiver has told me that it arrived promptly and it was great. It is fun and educational and age appropriate.",4 "its ok, ive had better Being a Melissa and Doug product i had very high hopes, however these stamps didnt do justice. My daughter has only used them a couple of times and 3 of the stampers have fallen off already. The ink has dried up quickly too. It is a cute little stamp set and lots of fun, great for 3 year olds i just wish they were a bit more durable!",1 "The stamps are cute; the ink is dry. I ordered this set of stamps because my 18-month-old loves getting her hands stamped these days and I use them as incentives. I was excited that this set was so reasonably priced and I've always liked Melissa and Doug products. When the product arrived, I was initially pleased since the stamps are very cute and the ink comes in nice rainbow colors. Unfortunately, 2/3 of the ink pad was already dry when it arrived and the ones that did work dried out a few days later. I had other ink pads to use so it wasn't a huge deal to me, but I have to say that I was disappointed in the quality of the product. I have higher expectations for this brand. That being said, we use the stamps a often and they are just the right size for my daughter to hold herself, so I'm not giving this item a horrible review. If I could give it 3.5 stars I probably would since 4 stars is a bit high for a product that I wouldn't be able to use if I didn't have other ink pads.",3 "Dry Ink The stamps r pretty nice in color and shape the problem was the ink included is dry so I had to consider buying ink for it so my son can be able to use them.",2 "Great stamps, disappointed in ink pad I bought this for my 2 year old daughter, she enjoys it very much, she's able to grip these easily. However the ink pad arrived dry and adding water helped, but didn't completely fix it. When buying this I would suggest purchasing a separate ink pad unless you already have one from another set that works well.",2 "Melissa & Doug Stamper Set Our 3 1/2 year old LOVES this stamp set! She is very interested in arts and crafts at school so we decided to get her this set and one other. What a great decision!",4 "stamps The ink in the stamp pad dried up in no time. My kids got bored fast. The little stampers are a good size for little hands.",2 "Love the handles The handle make these the best stamps ever. Really easy for my son to use. I wish the colors had their own lids though.... because he would have only given him one color at a time. He has already stamped a green happy face across all the colors.",4 "Dry ink pads These stamps were completely useless because the ink pads were bone dry upon arrival. I tried wetting them, but it did not help. What a disappointment!",0 "dried up ink The stamps are nicely made but the INK was all dried up! This was very frustrating to my toddler who was excited to use the stamps. I would return it but I added permanent black ink to the pad so my toddler could use immediately. I have always been able to rely on Melissa & Doug for quality products. This was very disappointing.",0 "Not as great as they look These stamps look like great quality, but they're actually harder for my daughter to use than the simple plastic stamp sets with lids in the dollar bins at Target or Michaels. The Melissa & Doug ink pads don't work that well and the wooden stamps are a pain to get in and out of the case. With kids, it's much easier not to have to wash the stamps after each use, and it would also be nice if the ink colors were separated with separate lids. OVERALL, this is an okay stamp set for adult use but not worth the money when you can get easier and cheaper stamps for kids.",0 "A great idea poorly executed The basic idea of the toy is great, if only its actual execution were more suitable for toddlers hands and needs. The stamped images and the ink pads are tiny, the ink washed out or dried out. We are disappointed.",2 "If it had cost more, I would have returned it. Simply put, this is not sealed well enough to sit in whatever warehouse Amazon has it in. We ordered this for Christmas. Christmas morning comes, my daughter tries to use it... and all the ink has completely dried up already, before it was ever opened. Not only that, but the stamp pads are thin and hard and don't remoisten well.So sad.",0 "The point of a stamp set is to stamp, right? The stamp pad was completely dried out when recieved. I've tried sprinkling with water with poor results.....I've covered it and am hoping for an ink re-moisture miracle... . The stamps? Great!! Super cute...perfect for my 20 month's little hands and she was delighted to use them in a "working" ink pad that I had...along with her wandering other hand... but that's to be expected. I was soooooo excited to have this many colors but they didn't hold up in seller storage....so sad :( but if you don't care about the colors....super great!",0 "Not worth the price My kids made one or two pictures out of these stamps. They just aren't worth the money. The ink dried out after the first use because the babysitter didn't put the lid on tight enough. I imagine the ink wouldn't last that long anyway. I wouldn't purchase this item again.",0 "Basic stamp set but MESSY I purchased this stamp set for my 2 year old daughter. The stamps are made of wood and rubber and the quality is good enough. However, the ink pad is a mess! It's all one piece so the colors get all smudged together, especially if you don't keep all the stamps and ink separately (which is impossible). Also, it comes in a storage box with no lid, so it all falls out anyway. Maybe this would be better for much older children.",2 "LOVE the stamps with handles!! My 2 1/2 year old daughter loves this stamp set. It's organized, easy to pull out and put away quickly. I especially love that these stamps have handles. It's great because there is less chance that she is getting her hand covered in the ink. The ink is easily washed off, but I still like less mess. I only wish M&D made more stamping sets with handles.",4 "Easy and fun Both my children love these stamps which are just the right size for their tiny hands and since the stamps are fairly small, they can fit lots of stamps on each page.",4 "Great Toy Both my 8 year old and 2 Year old loved this toy..they made cards to send out and also a story by using the stamps in lieu of certain words.",4 "durable toy I love all of Melissa and Doug's products and know they will be sturdy and well-liked by my grandchildren. I bought this product for a 3 1/2 yr old who loves to do ""crafts"" and she had to try it out right away. She will not be able to use it when her younger brother is around because he is not creative but rather destructive. The building blocks from the same manufacturer are better for him.",3 "Toy is fine The product is what I expected--rubber stemps with wooden handles. They work just fine. I do have an issue with the little wooden box it came in--there's no cover, so the contents fall out if you don't hold it level. I was hoping to store this on a bookshelf, but it must be stored horizontally to prevent items from falling out, taking up much needed surface area.",2 "always can count on melissa and doug products as being quality parents can count on quality. durable for the rough handling of kids. other products i have purchased are of the same good quality",4 "Daughter loves this and Dad loves it keeps her busy The wood handles make these stamps quite durable for the abuse a toddler will impose upon them, and also make them more easy to handle for toddler hands.The ink pad is good held up well so far, though I wish they would supply multiple pads or break up the multi-color pad into several so you can meter it out. My daughter tends to leave them open and let them dry up, so it would be slightly higher value to have some more depth to the product in this regard.",3 "Cute stamps The kids at school love the cute stamps. The ink part of this is mostly useless. It dried up within a week even though I keep the cover on when I wasn't using it.",4 "it's ok The stamps are cute but the stamp pad is not great. The top dose not latch on so have to use a rubberband to keep it closed. I guess it is worth what I paid for it.",1 "gift Loved shopping on line for my Christmas gifts; had everything I needed; for a pleasant experiencing for my specialty things.",4 "Cute stamps, but.... The stamps are a good size for toddler hands and the designs are very cute, however when the ink pad arrived it was dry. How disappointing to not even be able to use the stamps because we had no ink.As an update to this review... I contacted Melissa and Doug's customer service and they sent me a new ink pad same day - great service :)",2 "Fun for craft time My 4 year old really liked the stamps. The ink is not the best, and does not get very dark. I will be getting different ink. But the stamp shapes are fun and the perfect size for her little fingers.",3 "Brings out the creativity in kids! The Happy Handles stamp set is the perfect first stamp set for your child! The stamps are small enough to be manageable, and because they are on a handle it is easy for small hands to get ink and place the picture where they want it on the paper. My children (4 & 6) easily learned how to clean the stamps between inkings and quickly came up with tons of projects on their own: cards, pictures, ""stickers"", patterns, etc. There is one drawback: the ink pad lid does not fit tightly and therefore our ink pad dried out quickly. I really like this set because it brings out the creativity in my children without any instruction on my part.",3 "Great toy! This is a great way to add a bit of creativity to your child's artsy time...It can be used even for a small children since there is really no ""dangerous"" parts to it. You can teach your child different shapes and colors, you can make simple cards or add a special touch to other cards, letters, etc. Lot's of fun!!!",4 "Great For Creative Kids! Like most Melissa & Doug products this is a great set. Little kids love this! The multiple colors allow creativity and the wooden stamps are nice and durable.",4 "Birthday gift I bought this gift for a little girl turning three. She LOVES it! She's very artistic and this was one of her favorite gifts that she got for her birthday. Doug and Melissa toys are always a great choice.",4 "Allows for hours of fun! Expect your creative child to spend hours creating stories using the colored stamps to give accent to their work. The sky's the limit as crafts take on a new look! These are sturdy stamping tools perfect for little hands. Happy stamping!",4 "Fun and crafty This stamp set is very good for little hands that love to create. My grand children love to color and work with their hands. These stamps work well in their artistic moments.",4 "Cute set It's a cute stamp set, and I like that it comes with multiple colors. The ink itself comes off easily and is washable, although the rubber stamps themselves are hard to clean out the nooks and crannies. Good toy, kids like it.",3 "stamp set I gave to a child for Christmas and she loved it. It was perfect to go with her card making kit.",4 "Fun Gift A birthday gift for a 6-y-o girl, these stamps were liked enough for her to remember them when next she saw me. She told me (unprompted) how cool they are and how much she likes them.",4 "Fun Creative Toy My 5yo loves to stamp, color, and cut paper so this was a big hit.",4 "Great Fun! Purchased this for my 4 year old grand daughter, Abby - who LOVES it. It is fun watching her creativity.",4 "Nice stamps These were for my curious 2yo who was getting bored with stickers. They are a bit smaller than I expected, but in the end this was OK for my little one. We love these and of course bought several other sets for her to play with. Great fun!",4 "Great Gift Gave to my young cousin for Christmas, made a great gift. Also arrived in two business days at my work address!",4 "Wooden Happy Handle Stamp Set I ordered this for a Christmas present for my sister's grandaughter, so it is hard to give it a review. It looks very nice in the package and the wooden handles should be very durable.",3 "ok Another product purchased for a kid, not me. So, I have no real intelligent feedback to offer readers. Sorry, I just want it off my plate to review",2 "I have given this as a gift twice Both of the children I have given this product to loved it. It is the only sturdy, reasonably priced version of a stamp set I have found on the market.",4 "Good buy, cute set My daughter loves stamps. These are nicely made, with nice wood handles. The stamp portion itself is sort of small, so you have to make sure to hold the handle pretty straight up to work, unlike the wider fatter stamps. yes, the ink pad is sort of small, and dry, but so far all the melissa and doug ink pads are sort of dry. One other quibble is that i wish There was a lid to the box, since it comes in a nice wood storage box, although the part the stampsrest on is a disposable type of plastic.",3 "Great Product as Usual Love Melissa & Doug toys. These are no exception. My daughter loves them and that is all that matters in this house!",4 "great gift for a kid i have a hard time finding a creative gift for a child. Usually all I see are cheap toys and Barbie dolls. This is a creative gift at an excellent price.",4 "Not for young children I got this set for my 2 daughters (2.5 and 5 year old).The ink is not well washable, which can be a problem if they put some on carpet and clothes. They put stamps on their bodies and it took 2 baths to get the ink off.The variety of color ends up making all the stamps brown / black since children don't bother whipping them off of the previous color.They still had a lot of fun with them but I am now looking for washable inks with individual containers to avoid mixing.",1 "great works great daughter loves to play with it. i hope the stamp pads are washable as they are quiet a mess now",4 "ok stamps are cute and a good product but then the dies up in a matter of a few days and you have to go buy ink pads",2 "No problem I bought this stamp set for my niece and she absolutely loves it. It was also cheaper here than in stores.",4 "Grand daughter loves these Sent them to my 4 year old grand daughter in CA, my daughter said she loved them and loved stamping even herself but the wash off easily.",4 "great stamps but ink pad dry Stamps are great. Handles are great for little hands to control. However the ink pad was dry and didn't perk up much with some water to make it moist. Buy your own ink pads,",2 "Durable and easy to use for kids My daughter (7) loves art, and she really enjoys this set. It's easy for her to use, and adds lots of fun sparkle to her art projects. I was pleased to find that the ink wasn't too difficult to remove from her hands!",3 "my son loves this toy My 3 1/2 year old son has a hard time taking his time on his projects and usually gets all the ink over his hands. This product with the little handles has been great for his little hands to handle.",4 "Quality item I love Melissa & Doug products, all of them! This is a great, sturdy little stamp set with washable ink (though I wouldn't test it on an expensive outfit). It does wash off of table tops and skin, however.The handles are a nice, solid wood and the stamps are very well made, they'll last many years with care. The ink is bright. My daughter really enjoys this set just as she's enjoyed the puzzles, dollhouse, playfood, etc. we've gotten her made by Melissa & Doug over the years.",4 "Ink is NOT washable All parents should be aware that your kids should have fun with this toy but they should also wear clothing that can be stained. Other than that, very good quality product.",0 "Good stamp set for the money. I ordered this for my 2 yr old. He loves it! I think he's a bit too young for it though - probably better for a 3 yr. old and older.",3 "Ink stains everything!!! OMG the blue ink is everywhere! The washcloths I used to try and wash the kid are stained blue. My bathtub is stained blue. Somehow ink got smeared on her plastic training potty and now it's stained!! Seriously, seriously false advertising.",0 "easy to use I bought this product for my son's second birthday. Is is easy to use and he has lots of fun with it.",3 "Nice stamp set! This is a really nice stamp set. The handles are perfect for younger kids like my 2 year old daughter. The ink washes off with no problems",4 "My daughter was thrilled My 5 year old daughter loves to get her hands stamped at the check-out counter of our local library so I purchased this set for her on a whim when I spotted it online. She was so excited when it arrived and couldn't wait to start stamping scrap paper and her hands with all the different shapes and colors. The wooden handles are nice and easy for her to hold. Good value.",4 "Simple, Small but beautiful This stamps are really small, and they are very simple, whichever the use u wanna give it, its going to work for sue, but i thought they were going to be bigger. The handles are amazing but the ink doesnt last long",2 "Precut Mat Frames The Pacon precut mat frames are good for quick matting of elementary school students' artwork. The mats are not of the best quality, but do put a finishing touch to student artwork you may want to display.",2 "Great paper bags...!!!! It's the first time I use single paper bags for christmas gifts and I am realli happy with them because of the quality an size. Thanx...!!!!",4 "Family Reunion Pacon Rainbow Bags We are planning a family reunion. These colorful goodie bags will be given to each family member as they enter the door.",4 "Good quality Bought these to make luminaries, but only the orange and yellow really allowed the light of the LED tea lights to show through. Nice and strong for other uses.",4 "Perfect for party favor bags This is exactly what I was looking for my boy's -super hero- favor bags, the size is perfect and the colors work just fine. I recommend this product. I decorated each bag with the super hero theme and all look fabulous.",4 "very thin mat frames These ""mat frames"" are so thin I doubt that I will use them. I didn't send them back because I didn't want to waste any more money",0 "Waste of Money Waste of money. Mats were so thin that they ripped when trying to separate them. Extremely disappointed with quality. I would return the product if I didn't have to go to through the shipping hassle.",0 "Description too generic! First I wish I had read the reviews for this product before I purchased as I would not have made the purchase. Secondly the description of the mats contains so little information that you think you are getting a great deal with the number of mats and the different sizes. They failed to say the mats come in sheets and you punch them out - the only one that can be used for 5 X 7 is an oval mat - then you move on to huge rectangle size mats - I cannot even use them for the project I am working on - was a waste of my money and I agree - why return and pay additional $$$",0 "Wah wah!!! Im afraid these mats weren't mats at all... They are Five sheets of paper board with perforation cut outs of Several sizes . there is no way I would display my art or pics with these. I gave them to my children's school to use for something. It was probably no fault of Pacon I should have read the description better, No angle cut, no board....well paperboard with chads from the perforations.Sorry Im not happy at all with these.",0 "Just thin poster board that you punch out... Super thin...These are sheets of thin poster board that has been punched into the sizes. They tear easy and a waste of money.",0 "Good for kid's crafts If you are looking for a cheap way to mat a lot of pictures, this is the way to go. The frames were very cheap/thin. I needed cheap mats for 30 plus kids' projects to show in a kids art exhibition, and this served the purpose. Much cheaper than actual mat board.But, be warned...it doesn't look as nice as the real thing.",2 "flimsy, but creative i have a few sets of these, and while they are innovative, convenient and creative, they are smaller and a bit insubstantial compared with what i expected. but, they're pretty inexpensive so all is not lost.",3 "Love this product This is really awesome for quilters I think I am going to have to buy one or two more of these for our quilting class we are having as I think they will enjoy these as well. It's neat to see the different ways to do the different types of patches that you can do on them and how to lay out the templates after they are cut onto the fabric. These are just too cool. Can't wait to get the rest I have ordered of this type. Awesome Ideas",4 "An airbrush that works I received this airbrush in a timely manner, and it does what I expect it to. I know it's for acrylic paint for use with scale models; I use it for applying Gun-Kote and cold phosphate pre-treatment solution for firearms refinishing. It takes a bit of trial and error to figure out the spray pattern and dispersal, but once you do, it works great. A word of caution, though. This airbrush isn't for detail work; it's for covering larger areas quickly.",4 "A good choice for general use or first time airbrush. I've owned and used this model of Testors airbrush in the past and would buy one again if I had the use for it. Testors has produced this airbrush for a long time, although the style of the design has changed, the function is the same as the original I had years ago. It's not for detail work at all, but if you want the freedom of the use of a wide range of colors and to mix your own shades and colors from what's available. This is a very good choice for general use spray painting without using can paint, which is limited in it's choices in some areas. The one thing I really liked about this airbrush is that you can control the paint flow (unlike a spray can). So it is easy to avoid over spraying resulting in an uneven coat.",4 "Not really a toy. This is a good quality airbrush kit for the money. easy to use and clean. Paint quality as good as a factory paint job on my model trains",4 "Best buy I was very pleased with this purchase. The satisfaction i felt when completed..is beyound words. It is hanging (w/a beautiful) frame inmy dining room, all who saw were amazed. I took a picture with scones also purchased ( internet). I could not ever find something like this/not at this cost. I recommend anyone to try this(paint your own).",4 "Wow! If you are searching out a PBN for your friend of relative who lives to do them, I guarantee that they will adore this one. The picture is a beautiful composition. If you have the patience to pay attention to detail, then this is for you. If you are strictly a hurry-up sort of guy looking for fast results -- pass this one up!I recommend purchasing an extra narrow detail brush so you can give this the professional finished quality that it deserves.Beautiful!",4 "A beautiful paint-by-number kit! Very nice paint-by-numbers set. A gorgeous picture and the size is so nice and big. Can't wait to get it done! :)",3 "The thread is 100 Yards, not 150 yards The thread is 100 Yards, not 150 yards.The thread is 100 Yards, not 150 yards.The thread is 100 Yards, not 150 yards.",0 "NOT the description says 150 yards but the on the roll package there is only 100 yards . I was not a happy bunny as this is the main colour most mens jeans use.",0 "Good basic template Sturdy, hard transparent plastic, good variety of rectangles with rounded edges, 3 holes so fits in binder. Made for use with Fiskars cutter, but I often use without.",4 "So easy to use! A nice big size patch to cut and shape as you need. Easy to apply and durable. Will defintely buy again!",4 "Works Works like how it's described. You just cut out whatever pattern you want and then you iron it for 30 seconds!",4 "Good product My microfiber futon, which I purchased online, arrived with a tear in it. I did not want to go through the hassle of sending it back, so I ordered one of these iron-on patches to cover it up. It looks much better and it's held up well.",3 "Good product I bought this simple album for a baby shower game/present to the mother. It worked just fine and looks good. Good basic photo album.",4 "8x8 inch Expressions Postbound Album--Baby Girl I would buy this product again. I like it becasue of the cover for it is the cover that makes the album outstanding.",4 "Wonderful gift I made a scrapbook of my mom for my sister this past christmas. the size and design was perfect for my vision of the scrapbook I wanted to make.",4 "Blue Scrapbook This is a very nice scrapbook. It arrived in a timely manner, and was well packaged. The pages have a good backing, and are easy to fill. It is a good quality and we are happy with this purchase.",4 "Bad bad product. This so-called flexible ruler flexes alright, but as it does so, the paper (YES Paper!) measuring tape inserted into the flexible plastic casing wrinkles up and no longer provides a good measurement when bent. Don't waste your money on this bogus product.",0 "Better than expected This was a beautiful and easy to use paint by number set. Worth even more than the reasonable price they asked. Im very happy with it!",4 "Essential Craft Item Excellent excellent productI bought this mat two months ago, and have done a LOT of cutting on it with an Exacto knife. I've cut both paper and cardboard, and some plastic. The surface is still in good condition, and my tabletops are intact.The lines help you to make sure your work is straight, and the non-slip surface holds your paper steady while you cut.Team this up with some good knives and a sturdy metal ruler, and half your cutting headaches are over.Don't know how I survived without this mat before, but I'm not parting with it now. Well worth the price.",4 "useless as designed - screws are not locking The screws to hold the lead and metal point in place are round screws in a round hole rather then locking screws. As a result they can not be tightened and do not work. Essentially less then useless.",0 "Ok, good price Cheap build, but great for students who really don't take good care of them anyway.",2 "Great liquid soap. As a medical doctor, I wash my hands about 50 times a day. Half the time, I use the Sam's Club version of Purell that I buy in the gallon jugs, but when you do that Purell too much, your hands feel sticky with gel residue. Granted, recent medical literature (in peer-reviewed journals) say that you kill more germs w/ Purell than you do with hot, soapy water. But the patients don't complain either way. They're just happy that the doc washes their hands in front of them.Right. About this product, though...when I used Dial Anti-bacterial liquid soap for a few years, my hands would get really dry and scaly, especially in the winter when humidity is lower. Plus, using Purell gel half the time further dries them. (imagine that, rubbing alcohol drying your skin?). But since I've changed to this stuff, my hands stay adequately moisturized. I bought 1 gallon of this about a year ago, liked it, so I ordered about 5 or 6 more gallons. I think buy.com fulfilled the amazon order at that time.Also, my jugs of soap say Softsoap aloe vera soap, and now the label online says Softsoap moisturizing soap. They may have changed the formula. I hope not, though. The worst enemy of good is ""better""The other review has a comment on it that says that $17 w/ shipping is too expensive, and Costco has it for ten bucks. But whether you buy it here or there, you're getting a great deal. My grocery store sells the same soap in a 7.5 oz pump bottle for $7.00, and this is 128 oz for $17. I don't need to do the math to know that it's a pretty good deal. (But FYI, you can refill that 7.5 oz. pump 17 times with a gallon)Oh, yeah. One more thing. If you want to clean your hands, you have to rub and scrub for a bit. Neither soap nor Purell works without being rubbed in a bit. An adequate amount of time to scrub is the time it takes you to sing the ""Happy birthday to you...."" song. No, I didn't make that up. It's on the CDC website. [...]",4 "Cleanliness is next to Godlyness Softsoap is the next best thing to sliced bread. I purchased this from Amazon just by its reviews alone and couldn't be happier. I got my hands free battery operated soap dispenser from Amazon and filled it up with the Softsoap Moisterizing Liquid soap. The fragrance is great and the soap is remarkably moisturizing like it says. I am glad I got the gallon size cause the little lady likes it, and after all isn't that whats really important!!!",4 "Box O' Soap Soap is good - Packaging isn't. If you order this, beware when you open it. If I had of know of the mess that was inside the box I would have opened it inside of my laundry tub and save myself a big mess to clean up. Still trying to get the stain out of my garage floor. Next time I will buy it in the individual containers on sale @ $1.00 for a 7.5oz. container. Will be cheaper considering what was wasted inside the box.",0 "That's a lot of soap! Yup, it's a LOT of soap.Had a great seller experience to boot!It was packed really well in a second bag but the lid wasn't screwed on all the way -- the lid sealer strip was askew.... anyway, so soap did leak...not much...but enough to get into the box a little bit. It was fine.I wrote and asked for a small credit or something and they just sent me another gallon of soap. Mon dieu! Now i've REALLY got a lot of soap. It's actually overwhelming ;)As for the soap itself, it's fine... I've only used it for a few days and I use a number of soaps throughout the house so I can't really attribute much to this one... it's silky when you use it and that feels good, and cleans off easily, so that's good. I think this is a good economical purchase any way you cut it!",4 "Soft soap with Aloe Soft soap is a good hand soap.It is winter and washing your hands can dry your skin.The aloe Vera keeps your hands softer and free from painful cracking.",3 "Good soap Good, got here quick. Lots of soap. Good good clean. . . . . . . . . . .",4 "This Soap Is Incredible For our house this soap is a must have during the long, cold, New England winters. During the winter to combat cold germs you need to wash your hands more frequently. However, at the same time you are trying to combat the dry air and harsh external elements that tend to dry your hands and crack your skin. I find that most antibacterial liquid hand soaps are hard on my skin. This soap is not. I bought a smaller container last year. This year I bought the gallon container and am using it to fill all the hand soap dispensers in the house.",4 "Simplicity Love the very mild fragrance, doesn't dry out skin like so many other hand soaps in the market. It's really Softsoap!",4 "Received 1 gallon of soap free The vendor Shipped 1 gallon instead of 4 gallon of liquid soap as was written on the website. I emailed them about their mistake, and they responded within 24 hours that they canceled the order, will refund my purchase and shipping and told me I can keep the 1 free gallon. That is very nice if them.",3 "LOVE this soap! Item sure is getting hard to find! This was a great price too and shipped so fast!",4 "Questionable Value The picture is misleading. The kit did not include as many pieces of glass as pictured; and they were very small pieces. We also did not recieve a flux pen, as listed. The solder & copper foil were not full spools, as pictured, just pieces. Although the videos were good, I question whether the rest of the items were worth the price we paid - I think we could have assembled our own ""kit"" items for the same or less money.",2 "Some basics on the physics of scissor sharpening..... This is a GREAT edger for Fiskar scissors. This product will work for everyone, however, not for every pair of scissors. Some scissors may be too far gone, and, I suspect, that's why there are some poor reviews.Basically, there are two steps to truly sharpening a pair of scissors -- creating the edge, and truing the edge. As you cut with a sharp blade (scissors, or knife) the edge becomes microscopically bent over into a curl. So, eventually your need to ""true"" the edge, or make it flat and straight again. That's what this tool does. Similarly, using a sharpening steel does this for a knife.The edge can be trued many, many times, before you actually need to grind an entirely new edge. But eventually, if the edge is too degraded (nicks, or just too blunt), the only solution is to grind an entirely new edge. But this tool, or any of the other Fiskar edgers, will keep well-used Fiskar scissors or snips in good shape for years! I use my scissors daily, and I have pairs that are six or seven years old!This item is my favorite of the various Fiskar sharpeners.",4 "Fiskars scissors sharpener The sharpener works very well on several different pairs of Fiskars scissors. I haven't tried it on other brands.",4 "No Need to Buy New Scissors I was about to take my scissors to a professional sharpener or get new ones and ordered this product just to see if it worked. Wow. It does a terrific job. I have several pairs of scissors that have been misused over the years. I was able to quickly sharpen all of them and they now cut everything from paper to the finest fabrics. It seems too simple to work so well.Before replacing your scissors, try this product, save some money, and keep one more item out of the land fill.",4 "limited use The fact that this is set to only sharpen one angle is not clearly represented in it's presentation for sale. If you decide to buy it make sure your scissors have the correct angle or else it's useless as is the one I bought.",1 "WOW! After opening the package up, went and got a ""very dull"" pair of everyday used scissors and sharpened them. Am totally impressed with this sharpener!!! The scissors are just like ""new"" again. Am so happy to have ordered this item. I would recommend this to my friends and family as a great purchase!",4 "Handy Gadge This is a good product and I love having my scissors sharp because I do quilting and nothing is more frustrating than trying to cut fabric with dull scissors. It's a little bulky but works fine. I like it.",3 "fiskar scissor sharpener excellent product, at least on fiskar shears/scissors. quickly sharpened several pairdulled cutting old levis for rag weaving.",4 "Fiskars Scissors Sharpener This is great for some types of scissors. There are some types that it will not work on so that is why I rated it a 4 instead of a 5.",3 "Chuck Easy to use. Works better on newer style sissors than it did on old (30 year +).",2 "Great Product for School Use I'm an art teacher, and needless to say my classroom scissors go through a lot of use and abuse! I found that these scissors were dull to the point that they were almost unusable. I found this product on Amazon, and took a chance that it would work.I was pleasantly surprised that this product easily sharpened my classroom scissors to almost new condition. I'll certainly buy another, when/if this one wears out.",4 "Wow only one use and broken. So I bought a few of these because I have friends with the same fishers scissors to sharpen, I tried to use it for the first time and it fell apart. So no sharp scissors only a pile of broken plastic.",0 "Scissor sharpener I am very satisfied with the scissor sharpener. It is very easy to use, and does a great job. I would recommend this to anyone.",3 "M. Wickham I used the Fiskars scissor sharpener at a holiday gift wrapping job I had, and loved it! So then I needed my own. I also purchased two more for Christmas gifts to give to my sewing/crafting friends! They love the sharpener too.",4 "Does a great job of sharpening! I was ready to throw out several pairs of scissors when I discovered this sharpener. Does a fantastic job.",4 "Sharp little gadget! This little sharpener really does the trick, if your scissors fit into it. I bought it especially to sharpen a pair of kitchen shears that were short, stubby, and not cutting anything anymore. Just a few strokes on the sharpener made them good as new. At work, my coworker and I went on a tear sharpening all the scissors we could find. What fun! Only one pair could not be sharpened, because the plastic blade guards made them too thick to fit. One day I'll take them apart and use a knife sharpener.",4 "Very useful item.. This works very well - especially for my household, general use scissors which had many knicks and were quite dull.",3 "Great Product This sharpener is great. It works well and is very easy to use. It is small and stores nicely. I would buy it again.",4 "You're Looking Sharp! I was skeptical as to whether this sharpener would work. I read the reviews and researched so off I went to purchase this sharpener. This sharpener really does work at sharpening scissors. My scissors were not old; they had small nicks in the blades (which I created by trying to cut artificial flower wire stems) that needed to be smoothen out. This sharpener not only made the blades smooth, but also very sharp (contradiction?)--in other words, I did not have the nicks in the blades issue. I would recommend this product in addition to it being offered at a great price.",4 "Scissor Sharpener This product will only work on small stuff. If you've got normal sized scissors get another product.",1 "It actually works. I do not know if I would use this item on my beautiful vintage tailor's shears, but it works very well sharpening my everyday paper scissors. I was just having a terrible time cutting some mylar film to wrap presents. None of my ""paper"" scissors were sharp enough to cut cleanly. I ran one of the pairs of scissors through the Fiskars sharpener and now I can cut the mylar film with no problems. Definitely worth $10.00 to me.",3 "fiskars scissors sharpener This is great! Easy to use, and scissors are sharp, especially after cutting a lot of fleece. Easy to use, and easy to store in a drawer",4 "Really does the job. This little - big sharpener really does work. It will really sharpen a pair of scissors. We used it on a pair of scissors that someone had tried to sharpen with out the proper tools and almost ruined. While it would not return them to perfect condition it did return them to useful service as utility scissors.As with the little orange sharpeners, if you have scissors that are just starting to lose their edge, this thing will return them to running shape with only a few strokes. I also like this for people who have a hard time holding onto the little orange sharpeners.",4 "Scissor sharpener good for most scissors This sharpener easily and very quickly sharpened all my paper and cloth cutting scissers.However, for my thicker kitchen scissors, it really didn't sharpen them much.I would recommend the product though for those wanting to sharpen normal thickness scissors.",2 "Does what I need it to do A scissors sharpener that sharpens scissors...compact, inexpensive, straightforward, does what I need it to do. I am an avid sewer and needed to sharpen several pairs of scissors on a pretty regular basis, from my cheap paper scissors to small thread nippers to hefty leather shears. I am pleased to say that after several swipes the paper scissors were as good as new, and after about a dozen swipes the leather shears were sharp enough to slice open a finger...as they should be, I suppose!The larger size of this tool makes it much easier to hold in your hand, or brace against a table, making sharpening much easier, and greatly decreasing the likelihood that you're going to poke or cut your other hand with the scissors you're in the process of sharpening.The only scissors the sharpener couldn't do much with were two pairs of those Chinese/bonsai scissors, but my guess is because the blade angle is too steep for this sharpener. This sharpener says it's designed for blades with a 30 degree angle, so it's not going to do much on scissors with a radically different blade angle.",4 "Fiskars 98616984 Scissors Sharpner Had no problems with Fiskars 98616984 Scissors Sharpner it performed as they promised I even sharpened very old scissors with no problems, sharpener made them razor sharp best I have ever seen them this was an excellent buy for the money I would highly recommend this sharpener for newer and older scissors",4 "Dull scissors no more This works exactly like advertised: 5 or 6 cuts in the sharpener and even your cheapest scissors are sharp again. Instead of buying anothe, I sharpen them. I've gone mad and have sharpened every scissor in the house. Only one con and that is that this sharpener will not work on Embroidery scissors (or any other little pairs).",4 "Simple But Sharpens Perfectly While I've owned many scissors over the years, I never thought to try sharpening them. What a difference this tool makes! It's quick and easy to use. I plan on buying these as stocking stuffer gifts. It's the perfect kind of gift for the people on my list who have everything. My only concern is that the plastic housing feels a little flimsy, but that may not be an issue as it won't be getting heavy use.",4 "Highly recommend! Fiskars in general is a well-respected brand, and I have paper cutters and scissors that are of this brand, so it was an obvious choice for me to choose this product to sharpen my scissors. I am very happy with this purchase, and do not hesitate to recommend this product, or for that matter, anything Fiskars puts out!",4 "works great I use my scissors alot and so do my customers. They were complaining that the scissors were getting dull. After looking through the house for a sharpener and found nothing I went to Amazon. Found this product, used it on all my scissors and now they are like new.Thanks",4 "Shears I purchased 20 of these for my textile business and they work great, We have been using Fiskars products for years and they are very durable and reliable.",4 "USED - - Be WARY These shears arrived with no packaging and used! They looked super old and had nicks all over the handles and sticky stuff on the blades. Very disappointing and annoyed that it happened. I'd be very careful when you order. Sometimes you think you are buying something new (especially at full price) and you get something totally different.",0 "Looking forward to beginning this project. Project arrived in a timely fashion. It's a complicated pattern (made a bit more confusing by segmented pages), but I'm looking forward to beginning. Directions are clear.",2 "Absolutely Beautiful! I have done paint by numbers before, just as something to keep me busy. I was looking for something that might take a little longer to complete but be well worth the time spent.This product came with more than I really expected.Usually I run out of paint or the brush is sub-standard at best. I have none of those problems with this. It took me abour a week to complete, and one or two more days to do some touch ups, and it looks fabulous.I wouldn't recommend this for younger children, but 12 and above would find it fun and a challenge.",4 "Paintworks-Moonlight Swim PBN kit I paint as a hobby and tried this pbn kit to get into painting again. The picture is awesome but some of the acrylic paints supplied were thin, hardly opague. I had to paint over several times on some colors which is time consuming. Overall though, a very nice pbn kit.",3 "Beautiful I love paint by numbers and this has to be the best one I have bought yet. It was very awesome. I am very glad to buy this and I very highly reccomend it!",4 "A fun project I'm an artist naturally, and only bought this as a ""thumb-twiddler"" for winter confinement. I was pleased with the quality of the paints however the artist board could be a little better quality. over all the picture turned out great, mostly because I only followed the basic outlines and colors. The rest I painted freehand with many many improvements. It would be good for someone that can't paint and enjoys tiny detailing. you will also need a smaller brush than the one they include in the kit.",3 "Fun Project I have purchased many paint by numbers from Paintworks previously. I love doing them, my only complaint is on some pictures, the darker colors are watered down so it requires a second coat.",3 "love it Its a little harder than the normal but way fun.It has letters and numbers but comes with a key so its ok. You also have to add some details but again thats what the key is for.Overall a little more challanging than others but still just as much fun.",3 "Awesome colorful rich experience I have done several other paint-by-numbers by this company. This particular one is ripe with beautiful rich colors and contains a very detailed center that requires an eye fro detail and intricacy. All around a great painting",4 "Tigerrrrrrrrr Of all the paintings I have done over the years, this one seemed least promising, but turned out to be FANTASTIC! All the black requires dedication to finish but when done, this stands out in ANY collection! Has to be one of my favorites to paint and give as gifts.",4 "Paint by number tiger This is a VERY difficult paint by number, with lots of mixing of colors and small lines!! But very Beautiful!!",3 "Tigers Am working on that painting right now, it's difficult. Will be worth it afterwards though.",3 "Smooth-On's the Best!!!!! I have to say there is no one more consistent than Smooth-On. I purchased a trial kit of the their special effects silicones Dragon Skin and Ecoflex and found them to be incredible products. Not only did the perform as stated, they were consistent when you mixed two batches with the same amounts.I heard many great things about Smooth-On from Guy Louis XVI of FuseF/X and I gave them a try and I'm hooked. I was so excited when I got the brush-on kit today, I'm literally jumping like a kid in a candy store.They have everything you need to make a mold of something and reproduce it in their awesome two-part liquid plastics. THIS IS NOT A LIFECASTING KIT! The silicones in this kit are primarily for industrial use, which means it only meant for molding inanimate objects and is not skin safe. But fret not, Smooth-On carries a lifecasting material called Body Double on their site that was specifically developed for lifecasting and is skin-safe. Believe me, their stuff is worth every penny you spend.Also the staff at Smooth-On are the best in the business and are willing to help you on whatever you need. Their Tech support is top-notch as well, so give them a ring about your next project and they'll guide you through it.Also this is a great starter kit for anyone interesting in making molds and casting replicas of their own artwork in plastic. The kit contains everything you need just short of the kitchen sink (if you plan on molding it of course, lol):- Rebound 25, a platinum-cure silicone molding rubber- Smooth Cast 300, a two part liquid urethane plastic- Sonite Wax, mold release to keep the plastics from sticking during molding- Thi-VexII, a thickening agent for the silicone mold- Quick start instructions and regular instructions.- Instructional DVDYou supply the model, mixing cups, stirring sticks, gloves, etc. Just be sure if you are casting a sculpture from oil-based clay, that it doesn't contain sulfur. Most will say if it's doesn't, like Chavant NSP (non-sulphurated production) or Prima Plastilina. Van Aken is supposed to be good too. Again this kit is great for beginners looking to get into moldmaking and casting, and Smooth-On's tech support can be found online as well if the instructions were detailed enough (they are complete with pictures to cut the guess work, aren't they the best). You're only limit is your imagination and I know definitely I'm going to have fun with this!",4 "Exactly what I needed. I used this product as my first foray into molding and casting polymer clay figures. Everything worked very well, exactly as described. Directions were easy to follow, none of the materials had any significant odor, and were overall pleasant to work with.",4 "Florida Residential Contractor I just received this item thinking it would be good for any hard-to-reach stubborn nail. When I pulled the tool out of the box, I immediately noticed the main pivot bolt/rivet was missing in the cutter head. I called Malco and they copped an attitude, so I'm returning the cutter for a refund. From just a cursory look, they don't look as though they'd cut very good anyway based on their design. I think a pair of pruning shears would work just as good...maybe better! Caveat emptor!",0 "Broke the first time I used it I got this product to nip off the pointy ends of 16D nails that were poking through my side of a common fence from my neighbor's property. The product broke on its first use--the bolt holding the cutters together came loose. Would not recommend this for use on 16D nails even though it is advertised as being able to handle them.",0 "Watch doesn't work I received the watch face in a timely manner. However I found that it did not have a working battery.. only after I had already spent hours making the friendship bracelet as a the band. It had the plastic next to it so I was sure it would work and didn't want to waste any battery life before I finished. I was sorely disappointed to find that it had none anyways.",0 "smiley face cross stitch this is a perfect addition to my smiley face collection. i cant cross stitch so i bought this for a friend to cross stitch for me :)",4 "Brother XL5500 easy to use I had this machine up and running in about 10 minutes. If you've sewed before its super simple. Runs fast and makes nice stitching. This machine is good for anyone, especially a beginner.",3 "Love this machine I have owned this machine for 5 years and have never had ANY problems with it. I am a pretty experienced sewer and have never had any issues with this. I read some of the other reviews about the thread breaking and I have never had any problems with that. I have sewn everything from easy pillows to clothes on this machine and it works great.",4 "Not impressed and want replacement. I've owned this machine for about 5 1/2 years and honestly, I haven't sewed a whole lot on it. I used it to recover the cushions on a rocking chair and a few minor repair jobs on clothing. It worked okay, but I had the thread break a lot and figuring out how to change the stitches was frustrating since I have only sewed on a couple types of machines before and would by no means consider myself an expert. A couple of months ago I got it out to sew a little dress for my baby girl and kept having problems. It wouldn't sew through more that two layers of thin fabric and ended up finishing the project on my sisters Limited edition Project Runway machine which is also a brother. I was happy to discover that the problem wasn't my lack of expertise when the project came together with much greater ease. Of all the machines I've read reviews on looking for a possible replacement I think the least expensive were brother, so I looked up my own machine just to make sure that I could trust reviews enough to give brother another chance with a different machine. To my relief, the reviews seem to agree with me that this machine is not great. But I am surprised to see that some think it is a good one. This makes me nervous, and I am reluctant to spend the cash for a new machine.",1 "Terrible This machine never worked correctly. The bobbin never worked and the thread always broke no matter what I tried. I just threw this machine in the garbage. I will not buy Brother again. Back to Singer.",0 "Thread breaking I think what you need to do to prevent your thread breaking is adjust the tension on the thread. It should be easy to do on a machine like that, I'm sure the manual can help or you can go to any local fabric store and they can help you",2 "Don't know why the thread is always broken. We bought this sewing machine for our coming baby. I hadn't seen any other reviews before I bought it. The reason for me to choose this machine over others is the reasonable price and the reputation of the brand. After spending one afternoon figuring how to use it, the needle suddenly broke. Fortuately, there are another two in the accessories bag. THe main thing makes me worried is that if I sew fast, the thread will be broken. I kind of feel sewing speed should not be a problem to cause the thread broken. Maybe I am not proficient in operating this machine. I hope someone will give me some advice on how to solve the problem.",2 "They serve their purpose. I ordered some cell phone charms to attach to my PSP. Worried about the fragility of their rings, I bought these because split rings are more durable and I feel theres no chance I'll lose my charms. They're a little too thick to use with my lobster clasp, but the price I paid is no big deal.",3 "Used as lanyard rings I use this for some Coast flashlights that didn't come with a lanyard ring. They are the perfect size to attach to the flashlight and then tie a Kelty triptease line to.",4 "Good product. Mediocre quality control. In a bag of 50, I received 3 split rings that were malformed during fabrication. For the price, I'd much rather not see any of my split rings defective. Or an employee could have removed those items from my purchase but decided to leave them in there. Either way, split rings that are fabricated properly work well and exactly what I paid for. Minus 3 defective rings.",3 "I should be more careful. OK, the item is exactly as described. That said, I didn't realize just how small 9mm is. My error, but unless you're making some kind of jewelry, these things are useless. I'll be more careful in the future.",2 "rings Rings are TINY. Couldn't even get the ring spread apart to put something on it. Threw them out.",0 "These are really small--not what I was expecting This product came up in a search for key rings. These are far smaller than I had expected--not practical for keys. I just threw them out. Maybe there's something else they'd be useful for.",0 "Nice small diameter split rings These are perfect if you need small diameter (9mm = 11/32in) split rings. These have straight ends, not the helful kink that you usually see in larger diameter rings, i.e. they tend to catch on those ends. Otherwise nice quality. Come in handy for all kinds of projects. I've been looking for small split rings everywhere, and before finding these never saw anything smaller than ~1/2 in. The bag of 50 is already half empty, since I had many projects that needed small rings. I wouldn't be surprised if I have to order another bag soon.",3 "Did you say small? I got these with an Amazon deal which inclued 100 6mm split rings. The quality is great. Some say they are small. It might help if you look at a ruler first and then order. There was no shipping & handling with ""FindingKing."" This was a big plus. I hate paying more for shipping then the item itself costs.",4 "Small as expected As long as you know you are going to get small rings, you should be good. There are exactly as expected. I was a bit disappointed that you could get them cheaper on the seller's website, i.e. the shipping cost is built in (more than enough included) and that's why shipping is free.",3 "Too small for larger keys There is nothing wrong with the quality of these rings, but they are too small to be slipped on larger keys (like car keys, key fobs) without bending out of shape. Another reviewer mentions that these do not have the small kink larger rings have to keep them from catching fabric, but the ones I received do have a kink.I recommend key rings that are at least 1/2 inch for the larger keys. For other uses these rings should be fine.",3 "Excellent These work exactly as I was hoping they would. The size couldn't have been any better! I will order again.",4 "Perfect These are perfect for key-chains!And that's just what I wanted to use them for!They came very fast in the mail to!Thank you for these wonderful split rings!",4 "Great product! These split ring are stronger that other split rings Ive purchased in the past! Now there are no worries about loosing my key fob or usb drives when the are attached to my keyring!",4 "Good rings Cheap, but exactly as described. Shipping took long time but worth the wait. I was expecting it to be a little bit more thicker and maybe slightly larger. I use these pieces to make zipper pulls for paracord projects among other keychain pieces to attache to a larger split ring.",2 "Good product I purchased this for my husband to use in labeling and attaching numerous extra keys that we have in our home.",4 "Great - Perfect Size For EDC Knives & Flashlights I bought these to put on my EDC knives and flashlights. These split rings are the perfect size for attaching a lanyard.Buy with confidence.",4 "Fine brushes however... The brushes look great, feel great and suit my needs - however what concerned me is the state in which they arrived. They're essentially tied to this flimsy piece of cardboard with little elastic bands. Two of the brushes had slipped free of these (not-so-tight) securings and managed to get wedged against some of the other brushes. Normally even THIS wouldn't have been a problem, however the plastic brush protectors had also slipped off these two brushes and had the bristles looking fairly rough when I removed them. Fortunately they weren't permanently warped and I couldn't notice any appreciable bristle loss. Packaging aside however, these are very nice brushes.",3 "overpriced the 3/4 Flat Wash Brush sheds too much for me to use it. I hate picking hair off of my paper with tweezers. The others brushes are fine, but ~$50 is far too much for four small brushes of average quality for sable.",2 "Sheds The brushes were ok but the largest shed badly and was more trouble than it was worth to use.So I would not recommend this set",1 "Nice but cheep This set is not too bad but the blades are not the same as shown. Its a pretty cheep set but nice for the price, good for beginers.",2 "Not What I Thought It Was Not what I thought it was. The product description did not clarify that you (yourself) had to paint the portrait with water colors. This is not what the picture showed. It showed an actual portrait. I was extremely disappointed when I received the item as it was supposed to be a gift. Do not buy!",0 "Still learning I am still learning to use this calculator. I think it will be great when shopping for fabric. I am new to quilting, so I think this will help a lot.",3 "Great Yarn but BUYER BEWARE on shipping! So I decided to try and order 14 skeins of yarn of 'Red Heart Soft Yarn'. 7 in one color, and 7 in another color. My main reason for possibly getting it thru Amazon is because the going price at the time was about a $1 cheaper per skein then anywhere else.... and that includes Hobby Lobby and Joann Fabrics. Problem is after putting around $35 worth of yarn in my cart, it totaled to around $105! That's $69 dollars to ship YARN. And the seller it was coming from was SuperMart.Now, if I order this direct from Joann Fabrics online..... the same yarn, and same amounts, cost only $7.95 to ship to me for standard shipping. And the grand total is only $56.81 even with paying more per skein. Regular prices. No sales. Moral of the story is...... Don't be fooled by lower skein price. I'm going to take the time and go to Joann's to get this.",4 "purchase this product was easy to work with. Was a great weight for making snowmen. I made pumpkins in this yarn with orange yarn and grandkids went crazy for them. Try something different and give this a try before the holidays are over.",4 "Soft Arrived on time and in excellent condition. It is very white, and very soft. My only complaint is that while knitting, it untwists itself, and I have to keep making sure I have all the separate strands before making my next stitch. Finished product is really really nice though.",3 "Gorgeous color and great quality I used this paper for my wedding invitations and all other wedding stationary. The color is gorgeous- a beautiful deep turquoise- and the texture of the paper makes it seem much more luxe than it's plainer counterparts.The paper is a nice thick cardstock that held up really well. I'd definitely recommend it.",4 "very nice I used this to deorate sweatshirts with my grandchildren...they loved it and the shirts came out great. Prompt arrival and excellent product.",4 "Better with an iron than a match I used this soldering kit to solder a regular sterling silver charm to a sterling silver Pandora type bail that I had. It is much easier to enjoy a great variety of charms if you look at all available instead of limiting yourself to the Pandora types available. In my particular instance, I was putting together a bracelet whose theme was ""Items found in My Backyard"" and needed to solder a bird house onto a Pandora bail. The package shows that this can easily be done by using a match as a source of heat.In reality, the instructions suggest that you use a soldering iron or a small torch and it would indeed be easier to do so. Using a match seems like a pretty simplistic approach. I was doing this soldering with a group of ladies who were working on bead projects together. I was the only person who needed to solder. I brought along some heavy duty kitchen utility matches, not just a wimpy little book of matches from the local convenience store, but some with some power behind them. The hostess was a bit worried that I would set the place on fire.I opened the tube and because pressure had built up in the tube during shipping and handling, solder immediately began issuing from the tube in a black stream. I popped the cap back on and set up what I was going to do. I laid the birdhouse charm, jump ring, and bail in a straigt line and laid the matches close at hand. Then I reopened the tube, got the solder with flux included, exactly where I wanted it on a non-flammable surface. Then recapped the tube. Now, I grabbed a match and lit it and put it against the solder. The solder started to melt. Whoops, ran out of match. All in all, it took me 6 Kitchen matches to solder a tiny area which one soldering iron could have done in a second. But then, I DID manage to do it without an iron. The smell was horrific. The ladies WERE Not impressed.But, it did work.Remember this is silver solder and does not seem to work on base metals. I tried it on a nickle alloy and it did not work at all.So, it is a nice enough product for some patch work here and there. If I were going to do very much repair work with silver, or with any other metal, I would invest in a soldering iron and perform the fixes more safely and easily.But, IT DOES WORK on silver.",3 "Silver Bearing Soldering Paste Solder-It was easy to use, and I completed soldering the wings on the hand-crafter jeweled dragonfly in about five minutes. I would recommend this product to anyone who makes jewelry",4 "Love this stuff. This stuff works. Just clean the parts and squeze some out and use a tool to position it where you want it and hit it with a small flame or an iron and it flows nice and makes a tough joint.",4 "Okay Merchandise I received the product on time and in condition promised. Would probably order fromt this vendor again.",2 "Exactly as shown These handles are perfect for the crochet bag I want to make. They look gorgeous and sparkly. Sturdy plastic and in great condition. I love them!!",4 "clover plastic purse handles I'm only giving this product 3 stars because I bought it from Joann's and they took forever to ship it! Otherwise the handles are awesome and looked fantastic in my project.",2 "Unique pattern on spacers These spacers are very unique in their side patterns. Their fancy/rich appearance will also enhance the look of my jewelry pieces.",4 "Really does what it claims!! I have been using this product for years and I don't know how I ever got along without it! First introduced to it as a scrapbooking tool, it is very effective in removing stickers, photo adhesive tabs, adhesive corners, etc., all with the amazing result that nothing is ruined--the photos are perfectly unharmed, the background paper dries fine (except for an occasional specialty paper that might show a slight mark)--even the stickers are reusable!However, as my scrapbooking enthusiasm waned I found I still needed to have a bottle of this on hand. It is called into action for such a variety of things. My mother-in-law got new countertop and the installers missed a spot of adhesive. She had tried ""Goo Gone"" and couldn't remove it. I hurried over with my trusty bottle of ""Un-Du"" and we wiped it away. I love to shop yard sales and thrift stores. Many times masking tape price tags, or stickers have been stuck on an item and won't pull off. Just squirt on a little ""Un-Du"", wait a few seconds, then use the straight edge attached to the collar of the bottle to scrap the stubborn stuff away. Really old, dried adhesives may take repeated applications, but it will finally be gone without any sticky residue. Even price tags and labels in retail stores can be stubborn--and why do they put the stickiest price tags directly on the glass in new frames in some stores? Oh well, doesn't matter, because I can take care of it. I even sat down to write this review because I had purchased a beautiful heavy-duty stainless steel pizza pan at a thrift store. There appeared to be cellophane tape stuck on the back in several places. It was old and brittle and seemed permanent. In other areas there was dried adhesive where tape had once been. I spent a few minutes on it with my bottle of Un-Du and some tissues and it is now as clean as new.A little of this product goes a long way and so even though I use it regularly, one 4 oz. bottle lasts me a year or two. Then when I go to buy it again I can't always find it where I last made my purchase. I'm glad to know I can get it through Amazon--no more wild goose chases to see which store, if any, is carrying it today.",4 "Un-du review I love this product. I use it in my scrap booking all the time. Especially for removing pictures from those albums with the sticky pages that are so old. Now the photos are yellowing. With this product I can easily remove the stuck photos with out damage. There are a lot of other uses when trying to remove sticky stuff.",4 "UnDu This remover is awesome. Have been using it for years, but it has become increasingly difficult to find. As a retailer I have even used it to remove labels some suppliers attach to velvet fabric. Manufacturer of this product sells it in gallon containers for some unknown reason and not in the handy little bottle.",4 "Un-Du There are a lot of adhesive removers on the market, but there is nothing like Un-Du for self-adhesive labels. My favorite use - goofed and put a stamp on an envelope. No problem; Un-Du will not only lift the stamp without ruining it, but it leaves the adhesive on the back of the stamp so it can be reused. Remember, this product is for self-adhesive labels, stamps, etc., not the ones you lick and stick - it will probably remove those, but they won't be reusable.",4 "Best Adhesive Remover This is the best scrapbooking tool I have. If I need to change my mind and move a picture, this is so easy to do. Leaves no residue and dries perfectly. I love this stuff!!! Also takes residue off of pictures.",4 "Eh I bought un-du for the purpose of removing the sticky stuff from the back of pictures I just removed from an album. The product removed some of the adhesive however, it did not remove all of it. I had to go back over the pictures with a knife to remove the remaining. I would not advise purchasing if you are using for the same purpose.",2 "Remove labels This product does what it is intended to. Make sure to test the liquid on the surface of the object you are removing adhesive from, as faux leather, (for example), will have a bit of a white-ish residue after... May be true for other surfaces as well.",3 "My hero sticker remover I first used this product years ago for scrap booking. Recently I used it to remove a Walmart price sticker from a Little Golden Book that I was giving as a gift.I love this product!",4 "Miracle product !! I would not be without this stuff!! I have used it for years . It will take off any sticky label off of any surface without damaging the surface. It will not even damage paper. It took gum off my clothes and dryer drum. I forgot to take gum out of a jeans pocket before I threw them in the washer . I didn't notice it when I put the jeans in the dryer. It was a horrible mess in the dryer. Undu remove all of the melted gum from the jeans and the dryer drum. After I removed all of the gum I rewashed the jeans and washed out the inside of the dryer .",4 "great stuff As far as removing the adhesive from old photos, the product was great. Seems like it runs out a little fast and gets too much on the item to be worked on.",2 "Craft Center MUST I purchased a bottle of UN-DU six or seven years ago at a Scrapbooking event. I LOVE it! It smells, much, much better than GooBGone and the smell doesn't linger forever. The little ""thingy"" that is attached to the cap is wonderful to ""scoop"" up a glued piece of cardstock or embellishment that is firmly attached to your card or your scrapbook page. No matter how wet you get it to get the embellishment off, it dries immediately and your card or your scrapbook, OR YOUR EMBELLISHMENT is not ruined. You're ready to glue again. I LOVE it so much that when I finally used it up, I hunted forever for it. Hobby Lobby didn't have it, nor did Joann's, so I went to AMAZON and thank goodness there it was. I wouldn't use anything else. It's a must have!",4 "Remover I absolutely love this product. I have used Goo be gone and it doesn't work. This does the job 10 times over anything I have ever used. You can scrape stickers off of windows or boughten products slicker than anything. I hope the manufacture knows what a great product that have produced and will never go out of business from selling this because I haven't found anything else to do the job like this un-du adhesive remover does.",4 "Rondelle heart spacer It was difficult finding a spaced bead with hearts on it that was clear and well made. I am using tuesdae spacerson my bracelets for my business and i get great compliments on the excellent quality and design. I am VERY happy with thee!",4 "excellent scissors great scissors, used them to cut through 20 boxes of cardboard a day, 6 days a week for over 11 years..great scissors",4 "What scissors should be After many years of having those ""space age""-material, titanium coated, force-field inducing, plastic handled bundles of crap, we finally decided to spend a couple extra $, and get something real. Steel is real, so they say, and I'd say they're right.Though we've only had them for a couple months thus far, we're already seeing the difference. They have real heft in your hand. Doesn't feel like you're going to break the damn things by cutting through anything that has a little resistance. Though to be honest, they arrive being SO sharp, they cut through just about everything thus far with ease. Also nice to know that these are meant to last, as any good tool should, and we'll be having them professionally sharped as the years go by.If you're looking at these because you're obviously looking to replace a pair of shears, I'd say you won't go wrong with these.",4 "Amazon.Com--A Economic Stimulus Company This is a very good product. It replaces a Wiss scissors that was 30 years old. It was great to get a exact replacement that had the same quality and feel of the original. Amazon order handling methods right on target. Go Amazon.com.",4 "Awesome scissors My mom has had a pair of Wiss scissors since I was a kid. She loves them. I now have several pairs. They are incredible and worth the money to buy and the time to sharpen. You'll never go back to the dime store plastic handles, again!",4 "Wiss 29N Industrial Shears/Scissors Fast delivery and the scissors are excellent. I highly recommend these for use when you want to make precision cuts of any type.",3 "sharp and strong I bought these to cut leather for some cuff bracelets. Nice smooth cut and hefty enough to manage heavy leather. Completely satisfied. They can be sharpened so they should last a lifetime.",4 "Wiss Scissors I was VERY disappointed with my purchase of the Wiss scissors. They are soooo tight, it's nearly impossible to get them open to cut anything. I wanted to return them but I didn't want to go through all the hassle Amazon requires. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!",0 "Another fine Sceptre brush I've been using W & N Sceptre brushes for many years and have always been pleased with their control and durability. They work well with both oils and acrylics.",4 "great product this is perfect for keeping your rings jewelery looking brand new just use the paste that you get at your local jeweler",4 "Very Buff! from Amazon This product is well made and stronger then the wheel which came with the buffing machine. Very tight knit leather with the cotton buffing mat'l sandwiched in-between. Keeps intact during buffing session without much material flinging in all directions. very well made! The item is great!",4 "Massive Roll of Thin Paper Got this for toddlers to scribble on and it works well. It is thinner than notebook paper, but we have been able to use both sides for scribbling. The roll is huge and appears to big and heavy to go on top of a toddler easel, which we had been considering doing. The paper is easy to tear, but we will be looking into getting a paper cutter to make cleaner cuts, or scissors. We may use this to cover a table for toddlers to draw on, 18"" is a good size for easel drawing, but if I were using to wrap a table top the wider roll would be more convenient. We will need to find a way to store the roll for easy use, it is big and standing in the corner on it's end until we figure that one out.",4 "Awesome roll of paper I love this paper! I was afraid that with it being so reasonably priced that it would be tissue paper thin, but it is thicker than regular notebook paper. In fact it is thicker than the colored rolls of paper that I use to cover the classroom walls. It is awesome. I am a high school math teacher and this is perfect for making posters.",4 "kids scrach paper I used this roll for my kids Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel. Its a bit large but cheap and will last a very long time. Its much cheaper than buying the 18inch x 75ft. roll for 10 dollars a piece.",4 "Amazing value This is a HUGE roll of paper! I used a very small amount to use as a roll of paper on my son's craft table. I just roll it across the table and he's got a huge area to color on, paint, whatever. It's a great weight - nice and thick to handle markers, do-a-dots, etc., but light enough that it's not hard to move or fold. I highly recommend it!",4 "Great price, great paper I purchased this paper for sketching woodworking and other patterns on, general craft use, and to protect my working surface. This paper has a very nice feel, and looks great too. I was pleased with the packaging too: the roll hadn't gotten dinged up at all. I haven't had a chance to test the absorbency of this paper yet, to see how well it glues or takes paint.This paper is listed as 40lb, and according to information on Staples.com's website, it should exceed the quality of ""Heavy,"" and should be quite good for general use. To give you an idea of how it compares to other papers, I have reproduced the information from their site regarding paper weights and their uses.Standard 20lb use for Copy machines, Plain-paper faxes, Faxes, Drafts, Printing emails, High-speed copiers, Jam resistantMid 22-24lb use for Copy machines, Inkjet/laser printers, Proposals, Presentations, Double-sided printing, Customer-facing documentsHeavy 28-32lb use for Color laser, Inkjet/laser printers, Signs/flyers, Double-sided printing, Professional presentations, Heavy-coverage documents",4 "Great Craft Roll I bought this for my son's preschool and it has resulted in hours of coloring fun. A very good and affordable product. It came quickly.",4 "Shining Stars I have been looking for a silver jewelry cleaner like this for years! It's effortless to remove tarnish from silver chains and all the little grooves in my silver rings. My jewelry hasn't looked this good (or shiny) in a long time.",4 "Doesn't Work I purchased this polish today after seeing several on the shelf and came home expecting to be blinded by silver light. I rubbed I poured I rubbed some more. I let it sit for the minute as recommended, rinsed and only slightly better. I thought maybe it was that vase I was working on so I tried another. Same thing. This product is O U T of my kitchen, There are better out there with better and QUICKER results.",0 "Works perfectly This stuff works exactly as described. I have used it on my Chu Berry saxophone (silver plated) and my flute with excellent results. They look like completely different instruments!",4 "Unbelievable... I rarely write to praise consumer products. In fact, I can't recall the last time I did, but I have to say Silversmith's polish is absolutely incredible, bordering on unbelievable. For the past 2 years I've been trying to clean a rare (and very dear) dime-sized silver pendant with less than impressive results.I tried a cleaning agent from Japan and it had very little effect, removing a little tarnish but leaving it with a dull stainless steel look. I tried a Cape Cod Polish cloth and removal of tarnish was slightly better (after ten minutes of rubbing). I then tried TarnX, thinking I'd ""step up"" by applying an industrial grade acid, but it barely put a dent in the tarnish.When I stumbled across Silversmith's polish in a hardware store I figured ""why not"". With only a Q-tip and less than a minute of (very) gentle polishing, not only was the tarnish removed completely, but it brought a shine to my pendant I haven't seen it was given to me in 2010. Needless to say, I'm thrilled.P.S. ...not sure what happened with the reviewer who gave this a one-star rating, but this was not my experience at all.",4 "shine on Having called 5 local jewelry stores to no avail, I ordered this product. AMAZING results. No harsh chemicals or odors--just lustrous jewelry. Best online price ANYwhere. THANKS, to Nancy's Silver. Will never use anything but Hagerty's.",4 "Simply the Best For polishing silver this is the best on the market. No disagreeable smell. Washes off. Easy to use. I once worked in the Silver Dept of The Broadway Dept store and this is where I experienced using this. You can't go wrong with anything with the Hagerty name!",4 "Love It! I got engaged on Christmas morning and I saw that the metal was made of .925 sterling silver. So I immediately got online and tried to find the best silver cleaner because I know without the proper care sterling can and will tarnish. So I found this on amazon and was impressed with the longevity of the company and the reviews. I got this as well as the jewelry polishing cloth. I have never seen any ring shine so bright in my life! No one, and I mean no one, has any idea that the metal is sterling and that the diamonds are cubic. This cleaner makes your jewelry shine and you will not be disappointed. I would not necessarily use this on the stones itself, but the polishing cloth is amazing for that. I am not a big fan of liquid, runny shiner because it often makes your jewelry tarnish faster. This polisher is liquid but it is seriously thick and it creates a protector border to keep the jewelry intact. I say get these products because it is the best!",4 "Save the elbow grease This product makes cleaning tarnished silver an easy task. Tried other products before I ordered it and this product is superior to anything else I tried.",4 "Hagerty's is excellent silver polish I have used Hagerty's silver polish for years and think it is the best on the market. It takes a little more elbow grease than some of the other polishes but I think the polish lasts longer.",4 "Polish for a silver horn. I would highly recommend this polish for professional horns. Tarnishes much slower than other products. My tuba looks great!",4 "One of the Worst Products I've Used Based on the 100% approval of 25 people, I bought this product. The product not only didn't do a good job, it actually made a slightly tarnished urn look worse. I spent three times as much effort and time using this product on a couple of pieces, with less results. I thought I must have been doing something wrong so I used my Wright's silver polish. Presto! Perfectly shined. On top of this, the Hagerty bottle smelled so bad that when I threw it out, I had to remove it from the kitchen trash container. I'm going back to my Wright's silver polish; it's so much more effective and easy to use.",0 "I'VE ALWAYS USED HAGERTY SILVER POLISH. But I never purchased it for this price. Thank you. It's still one of the best Silver Polishes on the market.",4 "Restored a 90-year old silver sax with this, worked brilliantly I recently restored a 1922 old silver alto sax I bought with the help of this silver polish; I used it to remove decades of tarnish. I'm glad I bought this on the strength of the reviews here, it worked perfectly and quickly removed tarnish, instantly, and helped restore polish, luster and shine to my silver alto. Great product, will use for life whenever I need to polish silver.",4 "Best silver polish This was recommended by a shop owner who sells silverware. I use it regularly on sterling pieces that I own. Easy to use.",4 "Did the job! The silver polish was easy enough to use and there is plenty of it for my needs. Actually, too much -- plus having to purchase all the other stuff that goes with it made my polishing a little too pricey for my tastes. I found package sets and alternatives at hardware stores et al that is easier to use and required a lot less cleanup. Live and learn -- it still does a great job and is a value for the quality.",3 "Hargerty Sliver Polish This polish was as I expected it to be and would recommend it to anyone. It was easy and fast. Did a great job.",3 "Fantastic Excellent product. This is liquid silver polish, not a temporary dipping solution. It just took me 15 minutes to rub the black tarnish off 6 candle holders!",4 "Used this product for years I find Hagerty silver polish to be the best on the market. It doesn't require a lot of polish or elbow grease to bring up a like-new shine to your silver pieces. Even the most heavily oxidized piece will respond to Hagerty silver polish.",4 "Removes water spots off of nickel bathroom hardware This polish works wonders at removing those impossible hard water spots that get on your nickel plated bathroom fixtures. It will not scratch or damage the finish in any way. We use it every other week to keep the fixtures in top shape!",4 "After 50 Years, Still the Best ! I've been using Hagerty's silver polish for as long as I've owned silver to polish. Never found anything close to comparable. A great product!",4 "Works wonderfully! Used this silver polish on silver and silver-plated items which had accumulated years worth of tarnish. This polish performed wonders! All of the items came completely clean and are now gleaming.",4 "Not for heavily tarnished silver I used this polish on antique silver cordial glasses that I've neglected to polish for at least a year. They are heavily tarnished. I applied the polish, buffed off and repeated. This polish simply made the tarnish shine. I don't like polishing silver...it's one of my least favorite chores. So, going through all this work with poor results is very disappointing! I will look into a home remedy silver dip, such as hot water with salt and baking soda before purchasing another product.",0 "Forty-eight Years I have been using this product to polish silver for 48 years and wouldn't ever consider using another product. Hagerty's is a tried and true silver polish that works on absolutely anything made of silver.And, yes, it can take lots of ""elbow grease"" to get some of the tarnish off the silver if it's been there for a while but Hagerty's DOES take it all off. Even Mexican silver which can be quite soft responds beautifully to Hagerty's.One of the features I've always liked best about Hagerty's is that it prevents future tarnish from building up for months and months and months. Also, if the silver is wrapped in tissue paper then put in an air tight bag, Hagerty's will protect the silver for years. It is truly an amazing product. . . .forty-eight years has proven that to me over and over.",4 "BEST SILVER POLISH ON THE MARKET! The tarnish preventative in this product retards the oxidation that causes silver to tarnish. Consequently, your silver stays brighter much, much longer. My silver tea service sits out 24/7 and only gets polished about 3 times a year.",4 "Magic stuff! Fantastic silver polish. We found a whole box of silverware when we moved and decided to try to polish them up for daily use. All items in the box were given to us by parents and have been in the box for the last 20 some years. Imagine the tarnish on them! I found a few pieces of polish cloth to start. It worked but it requires a lot of elbow grease and patience. I went on Amazon to search for an easier alternative. This product seems to have most raves and I was very willing try for less than $15. Product arrived on time. The polish is a thick liquid (like concentrated dish soap) in red clay color. It has certain odor to it, not offensive but nor pleasing. I poured it on some silverware and rubbed with cloth. It is truly amazing to see how soon the stuff worked its way to remove tarnish, black spots and shine up the platters, spoons, etc. I rinsed with gentle soap and water - the instruction allows simple wiping/rubbing off by cloth. I personally wouldn't be too comfortable serving food with the polished silver without washing. Most of my silverware came out very nice and clean after one round of rubbing and rinse. A few that sustained too much damage needed another round of polishing. I used about half a bottle to clean a big platter, 4 or 5 medium size serving plates, 3 sets of serving folk/knife, and a cute dinner bell (not sure whether mom ever used that to let dad know dinner is ready :-). I applied pretty massive amount to those old pieces. I can imagine most silver probably doesn't need that much to drown in. All in all, this is a very effective and economical polish to use.A few tips for those who intend to use this:1. wear latex gloves or something to keep your hands clean. I used the polish with and without gloves. The product is not abrasive to hurt skin on my hands but my hands got dark as black tarnish was cleaned off from silverware. If some got underneath nails, it's hard to clean.2. Cover your work surface, especially if you plan to do the polishing on a light colored countertop. The same dark gunk from cleaning will make a mess of your work area.3. Keep a few clean towels around to wipe your hands - for sure your phone will be ringing when your hands are full of the polish.Enjoy your shiny silver!",4 "Best silver polish I grew up using this, then I lost track of it. I moved and didn't find it in the stores where I shop. Well, welcome 21st Century! Just get on-line and find the good products. I have used so many different kinds of silver polish in the past several years and threw tens of dollars out the window. Most of them really smell bad and they don't even do a good job on my silver. They don't get the tarnish off and my hands and fingers were sore trying to make them work. I got so sick of wasting my time - and breathing that foul air. Finally, a bell went off in my head and I went on-line. I'm back with Hagerty Silver Polish. No kidding, I dare you to find a better silver polish. And, it won't ruin your nice stuff.",4 "like magic!!! i used tarn-x on my sterling silver jewelry and could not get it to shine.... just got Hagerty's polish in the mail and this stuff worked instantly! What a difference..... I'm throwing away the tarn-x and will only ever use Hagerty products for my jewelry!",4 "Gentle, no-scratch silver polish I wanted the least abrasive polish, and Hagertys delivers.It's very gentle, so maybe not as fast as others, but I'm willing to spend a little more time to preserve the plating.It's hard to discern from the bottle descriptions, whether a product has abrasives, but the manufacturers' web sites usually have the msds or other product info that reveals that very few of them don't use micro-abrasives. Hagerty doesn't. Great polish.",4 "Happy Camper Hagerty Silver Polish products are fantastic. I use them at home and at work. We have an electroplating shop and if a specialty item needs a little touch up this polish does the trick!",4 "Stinky, but works wonders! I recently came across a gorgeous silver goblet and urn in our church cupboards. Google research led me to their origins - early 1930s (our church is about 120 years old). Needless to say, they were showing their age, with 80 years of tarnish, fingerprints, etc. I took some photos (imagine if one of those prints was 80 years old! The history!), and busted out the bottle of Hagerty polish that arrived the day before.It took several applications, but within about 20 minutes, the goblet was gleaming like it had been forged yesterday. Gone was the nasty tarnish, the fingerprints, the dark spots. Midway through polishing, I had to open windows and turn on the vent fan (should've done this first!), but once the fumes dissipate, they're truly gone, so your work area doesn't smell like chemicals for hours.After seeing the work this product did on a precious goblet, I tried it on my silver jewelry (I had previously used toothpaste, which worked OK, but isn't good for the finish). Amazing results again. I'm sold!",4 "Silver Jewelry This is the very best silver jewelry cleaner there is..It makes your silver look & stay like new for a long time..There is nothing out there that even compares to how wonderful your silver jewelry looks & feels. It is just very hard to find...",4 "Good stuff! I have used the product before and find it excellent. Not only does it clean the surface with little or no abrasion, it also contains a tarnish-inhibitor which keeps the silver in good condition ( unless exposed to sulphides such as occur in egg, cabbages, peas etc) for a long time. Strongly recommended.",4 "Its superb !!! I Have tried almost everything in the market on my silver wares, but i was very satisfied.This product is just fantastic !!! It worked great :)",4 "Hagerty 10120 Silversmiths' Silver Polish, 12 Ounces Good silverware polish. I've been using it for years. Silver doesn't need to be polished as often and removes tarnish easily.",3 "Works wonders on sterling sliver show saddles I have a westeren show saddle that is covered in sterling sliver plates, i have been useing Hagerty for years and very time i enter in the show ring everything shines and i get asked all the time what i use to clean my sliver plates and i tell them to use Hagerty that my mom got me started useing this sliver cleaner. Moms know best.",4 "The ONLY polish you will ever need! I have tried every brand and type of polish under the sun and this is by far the best. It removes the tarnish and leaves every piece feeling so smooth and looking very shiny. I wouldn't bother with any other polish or cleaner....this is the real deal and you won't be disappointed.",4 "One of the best silver polishes I polish a lot of silver and Hagerty has the best products on the market. I use the polish after I have cleaned the silver with Hagerty's Silver Foam.",4 "Ring-tastic! I rarely write reviews (shame on me), so you've got to know I was impressed by this polish.This product was just recommended to me by a precious stone dealer for use on my engagement ring stone after I reported an odd oily looking splotch spreading across the face of my beautiful ring's gem! I was told the oily looking substance was an organic something-or-other film that is known to build up on occasion on various precious gems. With just a few dips, letting the silver polish set on for a minute, using a soft baby toothbrush to buff the polish, and rinsing off the residue I was left with my ring looking just like the first day it was slipped on my finger!I definitely recommendHagerty 10120 Silversmiths' Silver Polish, 12 Ouncesfor jewelry cleaning and I'll most likely be buying more in the future for silver cleaning around the house.",4 """The Best""! I have used Hagerty silver Polish since 1964. Both my mother and mother-in-law told my it was the best and it is!",4 "Hagerty's - Best Silver Polish ever I inherited a coffee/tea set about ten years ago, following the death of my grandmother. It is silver plated which is not the same as sterling silver. One of the pieces had a slight dent, so I took it to a silversmith in OKC to have it repaired. While I was there, I asked him what would be best to use for cleaning, and he answered, ""Hagerty's silver polish. Don't use anything else because some of those other cleaning products can actually damage the silver."" It can be hard to find, so I'm ordering it online. In one of the other reviews, someone commented that they were disappointed because they had pieces that were heavily tarnished, and the Hagerty's cleaning product didn't work. The reason that it did not work is because the pieces they are are silver plated (like mine), not sterling silver. Basically, the silver plated pieces may tarnish and will need to be ""re-silvered"" again to make them look right. It can be very expensive to do and probably more expensive than buying a new set. Hagerty's is # 1. Don't use anything else.",4 "Great stuff We were in Santa Fe this fall and one of the American Indians was showing a lady Hagerty spray polish. It was so effective, I asked what exactly he had in his hand. Because we import silver jewelry for charity, keeping quality silver clean is a huge priority. I can't recommend this enough. It is so much better than the other name products I used in the past.",4 "Not to bad Bought this to clean my silver, and it does work however it is a little messy since it is more liquid than a paste",2 "Beautiful, stunning piece! I made this and it is a beautiful, stunning piece. Quite intricate and not for a beginner - it is counted cross stitch where you follow a coded pattern - the cloth is blank and not painted on, so as the title suggests, you count the squares. I will have mine framed eventually when I find the time.",4 "Lovely pattern, terrible thread I'm very big on complicated fairy patterns and this one did not disappoint. Very beautiful colors and use of extra details like French Knots and couching. The best part about the kit is that everything is included--except enough thread. I was very unhappy with the amount of thread included and the quality. The punch card sorting system seems practical at first but eventually ripped because the holes were not reinforced--especially when you have to trade out colors so frequently. Consistent breaking and fraying meant I had to use more thread then was provided and when I contacted customer service to request more (as it says you can in the kit) they gave me a hard time about it and sent me a conversion chart so I could purchase the DMC/Anchor equivalent. I should have just used DMC thread in the first place.When I eventually finish (about 3/4 of the way done) it will have been a worthwhile endeavor but my advice is to trade out the thread IMMEDIATELY for DMC or Anchor rather then use their shoddy equivalent.",2 "Awesome Kit I really love this kit. I got it about two years ago, and I've worked on it on and off in between other projects for that time. The thread colors are gorgeous, and the finishing effects are super awesome. That said, I *hate* back-stitching, and this chart has a lot of it (with metallic thread no less!), but it really does pull the chart together. The beading, for example, makes the snow flakes coming out of her hand look so cool!I would guess that this would be about a 200 hour project, given time estimates for other projects that I've completed in the past. I'm a fairly average stitcher (I tend to hit time estimates within an hour or so either way), and I spent about 75 hours on the (almost entirely half-stitch) background. I didn't notice any mistakes in the chart, and this is typical with all of the Dimensions kits that I've completed.As for the thread problems that other reviewers have had, I have to agree that Dimensions thread is a bit more finicky than DMC, but that can be remedied easily with a dryer sheet. Just run the threaded needle through the sheet! You can buy more expensive floss detangler, but it's pretty much the same thing. The fabric softener then washes right out when you wash your completed project. I also always cut Dimensions floss in half, and use shorter pieces. If I'm going to buy a kit, then you betcha I'm going to use the thread that I paid for!",4 "Beautiful pattern I love this cross stitch pattern. I have spent many hours looking for my next project and no other pattern is able to live up to ""Woodland Enchantress"". The details are spectacular and the finished product is a true work of art. One of the elements I really liked about this cross stitch pattern were all of the finishing touches: backstitching, couching, french knots, and cording. Though time consuming these details help transition the cross stitch to a higher level of beauty. I wish that Dimensions Gold Collection had a larger selection of fantasy cross stitch patterns. With on again off again stitching this cross stitch took me two years to complete. It was well worth the investment of time. I throughly enjoyed the hours I spent creating this piece of art. I highly recommend this pattern.",4 "Nice Great colors, all the items were in the package. You will need to sort the colors on your own and some can be tricky, remember to sort under good light. It's too big for most circular frames, I got a stand and square frame from Wal-Mart. Works well with this design. Great to kill the many hours of being snowed in. :)New edit: I forgot to mention that there are 4 bundles of floss that come with the kit. Each have a brightly colored bit of yarn around each bundle, that yarn identifies if it's Bundle 1-4 which coincides with the 2 floss cards that have 1/2, 3/4. I suggest having your hole puncher ready as the cards are not pre-punched. The colors are very light and you will notice the piece getting dingy as you work, just wash as suggested on the paper instructions. I'll put up a picture of the piece once I have all the stitching done but before the finishing work (lines that accent detail).",4 "Beautiful Picture This is a very beautiful picture. The colors are wonderful and it has been a pleasure to work on it. All though this picture is made up of mostly cross stitches, it does contain other detail stitchs that are more for someone who has been doing cross stitch for a long time. I have been working on this kit for about three weeks and I'm about halfway done. I'm a stay at home mom and I'm on break from college for a couple of weeks.I purchased this kit for the first time in 2010, and started working on it right away. However, about half way through I discovered to my horror that I goofed and there was no fixing it or working around it. About 2 years pass I finally get around to buying another one. This time I'm much more careful working it. I did discover that Dimemnsions was rather cheap with the amount of floss they gave with the kit. I used a DMC conversion chart to make sure I had the floss but the colors didn't seem right. Luckly I didn't throw out the old kit so I'm backing my new kit with floss fromt the old one.I wanted to share a couple of secrets that I have used over the years.First off, I don't use the cardboard sorter that comes with the kit. I have never liked them so I invest in cheap plastic snack bags. I take a little masking tape and write on the bag what the color is. I also purchase extra needles so that I can put a needle in each bag with the floss. This saves from having to constantly rethreading my needle. As to care of the floss. After I sort the kit, I use a loss slip knot until I can get the floss into is bag. I then just take care not allow the floss to tangle. To get the floss straight, I dampen a white (make sure its white) and run the floss through it. I don't want to run the floss through my saliva because if I had eaten or drank anything, it could get the on the floss.",4 "Great project I got this as a gift, and it's great. The threads are sorted and labled, so it's easy to find the color you are looking for. It's bigger than I thought it would be, but that makes me happy, and it is as the dementions said, the numbers just didn't translate correctly. Oh, and it comes with needles, so I didn't have to buy any more, which is always a plus.",4 "sorted thread I was very lucky to find this pattern with organized thread. There was also one with not organized thread. It would make things so much more difficult, and also the quality of the thread was terrible. So I was very glad that and have bought it right away. I'm in the middle of the work now and really enjoy it very much! It looks wonderful and the colors are very rich! It is probably going to be my favorite project from all I've done.",4 "Pretty Organza/Satin Ribbon This ribbon was beautiful! I used it for my wedding programs to tie a bow at the base of my fan programs that I made. They were gorgeous! The ribbon was also easy to shape to make the bow look full.",4 "Satisfied These item was purchased as a gift. I am satisfied the recipient will be very satisfied with the punches. Received in a timely manner. Seems to be a good value.",4 "One of the best airbrush in the market I have been a professional artist for over 25 years. Last 20 years I've been using Iwata airbrushes only, specially bottom feed HP-BC models. They are long lasting and very precise instruments to work with. If you like to do free hand portraits on shirts, illustration boards.. etc. this is the best airbrush to buy. They come in gravity feed, bottom suction feed, side cup versions so you make sure do your homework which type is suitable for you.",4 "Not big enough...but nice I really like the supply case, and it is great to use one side (double sided) for storing 12 X 12 sheets without worry of wrinkling or tearing. It just isn't big enough to carry everything you would need to a cropping session. But nice storage.",2 "Texas Hold 'Em Fans Will Like This Patch, Nice Quality If you have a denim jacket, this patch looks great on it. Recommended for a Texas Hold 'Em fan. Nice quality patch.",4 "best machine I purchased this machine tonight at walmart because it was on clearance for 74.97. It was the best move I could have made. I was up and sewing within 5 mins. I know very little about sewing. With this treading was a breeze. Great Machine.",4 "SO FAR SO GOOD!` I ended up buying this at walmart. it was 114$ plus tax. It seems to sew very good and has alot of neat features that i havent even attemted to use yet. It is easy to thread and has an automatic needle threader (I have never used one and was suprised at how easy it was to use).",4 "Worst Ever!!! This is my third and last one I will buy. I bought this machine a month ago at wal-mart in the first week it would only go into reverse. So I returned it the second one the motor burned out in less then a week. Now the third one has absolutely no tension and won't even thread the bottom thread in the stitch. do your self a favor and Don't buy this machine",0 "Had to repair before using I bought this item new. The first time I tried to use it I found that it would not stitch in reverse. Actually, it would only stitch in reverse with no forward stitches. After having the machine repaired, it works great. I would give it a better rating if I hadn't had the trouble with it in the beginning.",2 "brother sewing machine to have this machine no longer than I have, the greatest feature is the threader. I have had such a terrible time threading the needle that I have nearly stopped sewing. Now I can sew again!!! I am so glad I got this machine. I would certainly recomend this product to anyone that has trouble seeing how to thread the needle. I have had no problems with it overall.",4 "Very happy with the product & the service I am very happy with the service from amazon and the product. Excellent & would recommend this to anyone.",4 "Great little machine I've had this machine for about two and a half years now, and I've sewed many garments on this machine. I got it for $75, refurbished from Ken's Sewing & Vacuum Center. It's the 2600i teal version.Pros:* Many stitches* Easy to thread upper and lower threads* Can go pretty fast with a lead foot. :)* The standard feet it comes with has been all I've needed for these last two years. I bought a gathering foot, about a week ago, to make my life easier.Cons:* Bobbin doesn't always wind nicely. I sometimes would have to rewind bobbin to bobbin to get it smooth. Not sure if this was a machine or user error.",4 "Great so far Seems to be working very well so far. Much better and easier to use than our old machine. Doesn't actually have 59 stitches, though. The book only says 25, and that's all I see on the machine. It's still early, but we like it very much at this point. This machine is easy enough to use that my beginning-sewer daughter can use it with no problem.",4 "Capable little machine THE ONLY MACHINE for a first time sew experience. Tried others and this one is the easiest for a beginnerto use and capable of sewing heavy material. Thanks Brother.",4 "so wonderful! This, so far, is one of the best things i have ever invested in!I have had it for a little over a year now, and it has yet to skip a stitch or give me any trouble. It is incredibly user friendly in comparison to other sewing machines I have had and it so versatile in use. This is an excellent buy for casual sewing projects!!",4 "I like it I bought a refurbished machine for a lower price. I like it a lot - the only defect that I've found is a scratch on the stitch wheel - it doesn't bother me. To this moment I've used it for shortening my jeans and for sewing the Halloween costume. Worked great, isn't too loud.",4 "Inconsistent threading My sister who is using this product told me that the stitch is not complete. The 2 threads do not always crossover to the other side of the cloth.",2 "What you get for the cheapest price This tube is cheaply made and flimsy, which is just about right for the price. The plastic is weak and I wouldn't trust it in any kind of travel situation. And the telescoping mechanism that is supposed to lock in place doesn't.",1 "You're better off buying a cardboard tube... As the title states... A cardboard tube would be better at the job than this cheaply made item you see here. I bought it and as soon as the mail carrier delivered the ""artists tube"", I saw and felt the VERY poor quality of it and sent it packing. I would never recommend anyone to buy this product!Sturdy Telescoping Artists Tube",0 "Good Does the job. I went to several places with this tube in different countries. I checked the tube as luggage on the airplane. No problems.",3 "Pleased with drawing table. I hesitate to rate this product with a number because I don't have much experience with other drawing tables and therefore don't have much to compare it to.I am used to a clunky older model of drawing table. This new lightweight,compact model is a nice change for me. It suits my home studio needs very nicely and I hope to be using it for a long time to come.",4 "Good, But... This light box does its job well. Plenty of light to shine through layout bond paper. Amazingly, the light distributes pretty evenly considering there's only 1 florescent bulb centered in the middle of the box. I'm impressed with this item's performance. My only gripe is that it looks like it's made from poor metal, and when I opened mine, there was a piece rattling around loose inside the box area. I unscrewed the top, and a small metal square had fallen out of its slot. It is one of the 4 pieces (1 for each corner) that slides over the edge of the box to have a buffer between the box and the top slate. There's a hole in each of the 4 pieces for the screws to go through to hold them in place. This 1 piece is damaged though; it looks like when the hole was made it split the metal so the screw can no longer hold it. When I pay this much for an item, I expect it to have been inspected for little things such as this, but I guess not. I just kept it since I needed it for a project due this week. And otherwise this light box is great. I was just disappointed in quality control.",3 "great product and service hello,the gagne light box is very well built. it is cool to the touch even after sorting hundreds of color slides. the design is very modern and fits with most modern desk items. the top is plexiglass and can be easily replaced if damaged. we will use it for drawing and tracing patterns when we are finished with our color slide sorting project. we were going to buy the photo slide sorter, but that has limitations. that product only does slides. this gagne product has a dual, maybe a triple purpose. color slide sorter, detailed pen and ink drawings, and transfers to different types of material. we are extremely happy with the product. you can't get any better service than from amazon and its affiliates.",4 "light box was a great purchase. I enjoy my new light box I purchased through Amazon. It is just the right size and can use it on my table just fine. It is bright enough so that I can see thru to trace my items just fine also. I use it mainly for my quilting blocks. I am very happy with my purchase. Very quick shipping.",4 "Wow... I purchased this for my more difficult to do ink art. It is incredible. The largest piece it accommodates is 9"" x 12"". I use very thick, watercolor paper and the light shines through as if there is nothing there; you get a perfect, color view of the sheet underneath. A great value for the price.",4 "this thing It seems to work just fine. A little awkwardly tall, so make sure your surface is low enough to draw/work on.Sturdy, and durable.",3 "Really did the job. We had over 200 really old slides to look at, decide to print or scrap. The job was done in record time, and we found some vintage family pics that would have otherwise been lost.Now the unit is on loan to neighbors who have the same chore. Thanks for a first rate product.",4 "Gagne Light Box Nice color temperature light. Useful for sorting slides and overall looking at negatives too. Light is not totally constant across entire surface, but generally works ok for my purposes. Would buy it again and that speaks volumes.",4 "Easy to Use Light Box The Gagne Light Box is so easy to use and certainly eases tracing with not having to hold the pattern up to a window to trace.",4 "great buy I researched this product on line.I believe that I was correctly informed on quality and in the functioning of this product.I will recommend it to other artist that i know",4 "Elegant, Well Designed, and Functional Just what it should be, no surprises, sturdy and easy to use. Good value for the cost.",4 "nothing special It was exactly as discribed nothing more nothing less. I found it to be too small for my use but in their defence they stated the dimentions.",2 "grandson delight I ordered this as a Christmas for my grandson. It arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. My grandson is having a great time using it.",4 "light box review I am not unsatisfied with the product, but unhappy withthe price. I later found the same light box almost 30$ less.",1 "Good for tracing, not for photographing negatives I bought this product to display negatives that I would be listing on Ebay. The fluorescent bulb in this unit makes it impossible for my digital camera to focus and take a proper picture. Completely useless for this purpose.",0 "yuck yuck yuck My fiance got me this for Christmas and while it was a VERY sweet thought this easel is awful! The three unsupported legs make it unstable and since EVERYTHING is adjustable it is difficult to make it level. Expect to get out a level EVERYTIME you want to set it up. It is usable but not very convenient. As a former art student and art teacher I have seen and used many types of easels. You are better off with something with more support for the legs and less things to adjust which may not be as portable but better to use.",1 "Not bad for the price. Like the review below stated, this easel is a little wobbly. It doesn't close easily because of some missalignments. The wood is also of subpar quality. I've looked at alot of french easels and the more expensive ones just have better wood and I assume the parts are aligned better. I'm going to mainly use this on the road and don't really need super stability so I'm pretty happy with it. If you want something that will last a long time however, I would suggest spending a bit more for a better model.",2 "Easel This easel is very compact and easy to store. The adjustable legs make for the perfect hight and the price is right. This is a wonderful bargain.",3 "You can do better. I bought this easel after reading so many rave reviews. This easel is even recommended by some well know plein air artists. I have to say... I just don't get it. The quality is poor and the easel is unstable. How anyone paints on it is a complete mystery to me.",0 "Works but some of the bolts are crooked. The easel is pretty good. It is everything I wanted and more. I can keep all of my paints inside the drawer even when I fold it and put it away. The legs are all adjustable and easy to setup. The only thing I don't like about the easel is the bolts. The bolts are used to secure the legs in place. Some of them came crooked on the threaded part and I can't get them to go on correctly. They still work the way they are, but I just wish they sat flush. My thumbs hurt after tightening the bolts a few times also. It could just be because I as a wuss though. Also, there are no instructions so I had to figure out how to open it up into an easel myself. Not that difficult, but would've been better with instructions. Overall, I am very happy with the easel and it is perfect for what I use it for.",3 "A timesaver My grandson seems to have quite a lot more homework than our children did when growing up. It seems like there's a new project every month with mandatory drawings of maps or colonies or birds and animals. Another stupid thing is spelling words!!! Believe it or not, every week he has to pick one of the spelling words and draw a picture of it. That is ridiculous beyond words! But the Light Tracer Light Box simplifies that.To say the least our 10-year-old is not an artist, for that matter neither am I. Hence the purchase of the Light Tracer Light Box.It's so easy to print off whatever it is you need to draw on the computer,put the printout on the Light Tracer Light Box and trace the outline and details of the picture. A little touch up with colored pencils and crayons and you have gotten the drawing requirement of the project out of the way. Thank you, Amazon for selling me this great product.",4 "Impressive It was not for me. I bought it as a present so I don't know about the quality or its funcioning, but the box was very impressive and I believe it must have been good.",4 "Love: brighter then I expected, light weight I ordered this 2 days ago regular shipping, super fast shipping.Great condition, bright light, light weight, good size for regular size sketchbook paper. All in all great, especially for what you pay for.",4 "My light box Product received on time. Fit my desk well and works o.k. so far. The light could have been a little brighter because I am working miniature painting, so many little things I am trying to see. But it will pass until I happen to run into a brighter light box.",3 "light box Box is excellent. This one is too small. I am going to buy another that is bigger. (it comes in different sizes) I messed up, but the seller is excellent and so is the product.",4 "Very Satisfied The light box fulfills my needs very well. I copy original drawings to quilting patterns via the light box. The light is not evenly bright across the surface, but is good enough for this task.",3 "great value this is a great value and the size of the screen is perfect. I could not find anything locally that was this good for the price.",4 "great product I like the item a lot.It is a great priec to have as an arter.",4 "works good The lighting was good on this light box, the size was adequate, and it makes a nice addition to our art supplies",3 "Works for Quilting Considering the price of this light box, it is a excellent value. The gentle slant makes tracing easier than a totally flat surface. The only thing that might be an issue is the light is not distributed equally all the way across the box. It is brighter closer to the bulb. To get a truly even lighting, I would have needed to purchased a more expensive box. I would purchase this item again.",3 "Light box This is a great light board...easily portable and light. My son uses it with the Pacon Artist Tracing Paper Pad.",4 "Great item This was a great price. It is good quality and my son who loves to draw has been having a great time tracing pictures! Great gift for a 10 yr old.",4 "Good box, poor service Ordered on the 25th, did not arrive for almost two weeks. In the meantime, I went to a localHobbyLobby store and purchased a better light box. Would not order from this co. again.",2 "Good Tool for Drawing Animation Although some animators use much larger and more expensive light boxes to draw with, this simple desktop version is a cheaper and more manageable alternative. We use these in all of our Manga and Anime workshops. The box provides a nice even lit area (no ""hot spots"") and a slight tilt to the drawing surface to make it more like a drafting table and easier to see what you are doing. The built-in pencil slot is handy for holding a few frequently-used pencils or pens. The lightweight plastic body and small size make it about as portable as you can expect a lightbox to be. It could use a carrying handle, though!",3 "Fantastic for transfering drawing to fabric! I love my Light tracer! It produces nice bright light without being blinding to look at. The surface of the box does not get hot, so you can work with it for a long time.I use it to transfer my drawings onto fabric for quilting and embroidery, and it works beautifully.10"" by 12"" size does not limit me to that size artwork. It is easy to transfer larger drawing by doing them in pieces. I just shift both the drawing and the fabric, since it is so easy to see through fabric and drawing to re-align them once you move to the next section.The light box is light and stores away neatly. The cardboard case that it came in is sturdy and has a handle. The box is easy to store it away and take it out when you need it.",4 "Good consumer lightbox Good:Is bright enough to shine through Bristol and one or two pages of guidelinesIs sturdy enough to put up with reasonable wear and tearIs light and small enough to be used as part of a portable project kit.Bad:Case has a built in tilt that forces you to use it landscape or awkwardly prop the short end up to enable portrait orientationCase is made out of a brittle plastic that raises concerns for transport - do not drop or squish it!",2 "For wedding envelope help? This thing's the best! I volunteered to learn calligraphy and address my daughter's wedding invitation envelopes. I found out that one of the tricks for successful envelopes is to use guidelines under the envelope and a lightbox. I went to the art store to purchase the lightbox, but the ones I found at the art store cost way too much. A year earlier at my church's thrift sale, I had bought an old metal lightbox that had been used to view x-rays, but it was big and heavy, and ugly and didn't inspire me to come home and practice with it after a long brutal day at work. I found instructions on how to build light boxes which would have been a fun project, but that's time I needed to spend on this OTHER project of practicing the calligraphy! Then I remembered that you can find most anything you can want on Amazon.com, and sure enough, LIGHTBOXES! This one is great! I recommend it. There was a smaller one available, but I like the size of this one, since it's more like writing on a desk, and I ""mask"" the extra lighted area with a piece of cardboard so it doesn't shine in my eyes while I practice on envelope-sized scatch-paper. I've already used it to write some of the escort cards, and now I'm practicing writing the names and addresses with it until the invitations arrive. I've also been working on making a map for the guests to find the venue, by tracing a boring map and adding my own little touches and landmarks.This box is light, and cute, and has a long enough cord so that I'm not tied to the wall plug! It has a handy little off-on switch on one side. I'm going to see about getting an inexpensive tilting laptop computer stand to put underneath it as a desk. I think with these ideas, my project will be a piece of cake! I love the little lightbox and can imagine using it just for fun after the wedding is just a fond memory. When I finish the envelopes I'm going to try my hand at making a pretty marriage certificate with maybe some pressed flowers, and put it in a frame for a gift for my daughter and new son-in-law.(If I get good enough at this, maybe I'll try using calligraphy as a side-job! I hear you can make upwards of $3 an envelope if you're doing it for somebody who isn't your next of kin! Sweet!!!) Wish me luck!",4 "Great Buy Great product. Does as it's advertised. The lighting is pretty bright, good enough for even use of tracing photos from cameras, newspapers, magazines and more.Only things I may want to note about it is that it wouldn't be good for 'destructive' kids. A good couple drops and it would be in pierces, not to say that is's built weak.. it just doesn't seem as if it could take too much punishment.The only down side to MY shipment is that it was missing a rubber foot. This wasn't a big deal being as I had tons lying around and could of got one for 25 cents from the local hobby shop.",3 "Great Price / Great Product I love the size and the way it works and the price is the best part. I was looking for one all over and this one just did the trick.",4 "light box It was exactly what I needed. It was in tip top condition and well made. I would recommend this product.",4 "Great product for all ages I have an 8 year old daughter that just loves the light tracer. She traces everything she can! It works great!",3 "Light Tracer Light Box 10""x12"" The light is good enough to trace but is not a strong light.The on and off button needs a little functioning.Other than that I'm happy with the purchase since I got what I'd payed for. thanks",3 "Light box Not happy - light box arrived but did not work. After sourcing another globe and replacing it the light box worked but only on and off. It flickered all the time. Went and bought a third globe but still not working. I threw it out!!",0 "Nice selection of grommets Got this to clean up holes when modding things.Nice selection of grommets in different sizes diameters!",3 "A very good purchase! This is indeed a very handy tool.Comes with everything you need for baking your polymer clay beadsEven big or flat pieces can be baked on it at the same time without worries.",4 "Very pleased The tote is much larger than I expected. It has a padded interior and a very large zipper pouch on the outside. The zippers are large and the handle has a comfortable velcro grip. I have more than enough room for my machine, foot peddle, material, and lots of accessories! It's great for someone, like me, who does not have room to keep sewing accessories anywhere but in a closet.",4 "Handy and good storage This bag is very good for a portable sewing machine. If you do not want to use the heavy ones this is very easy to carry. It also has ample space for the machine and you can add material or other small items.In addition, has an outside zipper. Good buy.",4 "Large bag; Small price! The description of this bag is very accurate. The dimensions are larger than most other bags. After putting my Janome HT model inside, there's plenty of room in the main compartment for some accessories. The outside zippered compartment is adequate but I'd be even happier with an additional zippered compartment on the opposite side. The fabric tapestry design is very attractive. The padded fabric is sturdy, and lightweight enough so as not to add unnecessary weight. Great value. I made a good purchase.",3 "Glad I Have It! This tote accommodates my Viking Scandinavia 200 with space to spare. It is light weight, lightly padded, sturdy and well designed. There is no shoulder strap, but it's not needed. Gotta Have It! handled a Metra train ride with ease.",3 "Very Pleased Customer Gotta Have It! GHI-TMB Tapestry Sewing Machine ToteI would recommend this sewing bag, it is more than I expected. Very roomy and the price was very good. If you get rid of your machine it will work well for a travel bag.",4 "Sewing Machine Tote This tote is excellent quality, heavy weight tapestry, with good, strong zippers and a padded carrying handle. The only thing that would make it deserve 5 stars would be wheels and a pulling handle. Otherwise, I am very pleased. The quality exceeds the price.",3 "Nice and Roomy I just received this ""Sewing Machine Tote"" today. I recently purchased the SE-350 Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machine. The main compartment easily accommodates everything that came with the sewing machine. The external pocket is also roomy enough for patterns and/or other accessories. The colors of the tote are not as vivid/sharp as imaged.",3 "It's the best. I love this sewing machine carrying case. It is so convenient and looks good too.",4 "Logo just too much The tote I received (from the marketplace seller) looked very similar to the picture, but had a large white 'Kenmore' logo permanently adhered to it on the notion side above the zipper. The logo, to me, was too visible on this dark tapestry and it took away from the beauty of the bag. I may have given the tote itself 4 stars but took away 2 because of the large permanent commercial branding.",1 "nice bag but I should have spent the extra and gotten the one with wheels. By the time you fill this one it is way too heavy to carry. My mistake. Plus I fee like my grandma. I may change this to a car travel overnight bag.",2 "stylish carryall I bought this bag to match the sewing machine trolly with wheels. I take a lot of quilting classes and have to bring lots of fabric and tools with me. This carryall holds everything I need even my lunch and water and it sits perfectly on top of the trolly with wheels. I can take everything to the class site and make one trip from my car with these two items.",4 "Amazon Pleased to be able to purchase art supplies thur Amazon. The perylene green was hard to find.",4 "Was what I expected. I would recomend to all scrapbookers. Fun and easy to use. Works very well. Bought for my wife and she was very happy.",4 "Great Old Paper Distress Ink This was my first time using Tim Holtz' Distress Ink and I have to say that it was a bit different then using a distressing pad.It is ""ink"" which has to dry before you can apply it to your projects or even touch it because you risk the chance of smearing it.Although it was a learning curve, it gave great detail to my pages/books. I look forward to trying other colors!",4 "Not so impressed with the overall machine. I am having a very difficult time finding bobbins and replacement needles. I also can not find the large embroidery hoop. Without extra bobbins it's difficult to do more than 1 or 2 colors in the preset patterns, therefore I am just doing names. Not much fun to do those over and over again...I find my machine jams a lot too. Very frustrating.",2 "Not reccomended, very disappointed. I bought the Brother SE270D just under a year ago. I wanted to have a sewing machine for everyday projects, curtains, dolls clothes, hemming, mending and to have fun with embroidery. I never got to the embroidery because I never felt confident that it could operate well enough to handle embroidery.Just plain sewing had tangling thread, fabric bunching, a selected stitch not performing (eg switching from straight to zig zag took a couple more tries before it would change even though the display showed a different stitch selected), awkward bobbin winding ( you have to be very careful with that) and it cannot handle thicker fabrics. I bound some small towels with cotton binding and it could barely manage to sew. The final straw was the auto needle threader failing. I took it to a Brother agent and was told nothing could be done about the auto threader and that in fact the machine has lots of problems and is a ""load of crap"". They had one mounted on the wall sectioned to show the inside and she explained that the construction of the machine made it difficult or impossible to repair if things go wrong. I am taking mine back to where I bought it and will get a full refund.",0 "Exceeds Expectations After enjoying success with my brother sewing machine I decided to upgrade to an embroidery machine and I couldn't be happier with it! It's pretty easy to use and as a sewing machine it does a fantastic job. Switching between sewing and embroidery is really easier than setting up my other sewing machine so I've been using it to do my sewing pretty often. The heirloom stitches look great, it has a twin needle feature and the computer screen will talk you through most problems, including letting you know that your bobbin thread is running low before you sew a nice long seam without any bobbin thread. That's a fantastic feature for someone like me! =)So far the only problems that I have encountered have been user ended and the result of not fully reading the instructions before starting. Reading and following all of the instructions in the book will help you get the best results. Also, you will want to purchase and use stabalizer in order to get good results.When using the larger spools of thread for embroidery the thread cartridge won't work, but the heavy threads can still be used, they just have to be placed on top of the machine and wound through a little differentlty.The embroidery work is nice once you get it going, but it's limited in size to a 4x4 area. Most of what we plan for it will be about that size so it works for us but it's still a consideration if you are dreaming of doing bigger projects. The Disney characters look really good and they are a lot of fun to make.It's a really great deal. All of the other machines that we looked at were priced over $700 which made this the only really affordable option for my family.",4 "A great addition to my sewing machines This machine is wonderful. Very easy to do once you read the instructions and get to know the symbols on the screens. I am having lots of fun doing monograms and designs on everything. My Grandson wants Micky on all his shirts now. It really was a great buy.",4 "very disappointed I bought this machine for my daughter and it worked great for about 6 months, then she began having trouble with the embroidery function. Sadly the machine was not able to be repaired.",0 "Great machine at a great price! This product has met and exceeded all of our expectations. We had no sewing experience and this machine will produce items that make you look like a pro. Great machine for the beginer. Embroidery made easy!",4 "So much fun! I just bought this a couple of weeks ago, and have had so much fun playing. I've never done embroidery before and have had very little trouble. The machine comes with a very helpful manual and a disc (I haven't used the disc yet). I did have to do some serious reading before I started to use this machine though as it is unlike any machine I've ever used, but I was going in a matter of hours. I highly recommend this machine!",4 "Brother SE270D It's a #*&$#%&* Lemon The first few months it was a beautiful thing. Then it started hanging up in the feed dog. I'd be sewing along on a beautiful embroidery piece, then next thing you know it's hanging up and making a mess of your embroidery. I checked the needle, feedog,thread. I checked the bobbin casing, I don't see amy thing wrong with it, other than every time I get into a project, it hangs up. Quite frustrating!!!!!!I guess mine was made on a Friday or the end of a month. I sure have a lemon. I'm going to put it in the shop. Then I'm going to give it away and buy something else. I Do have a Kenmore Sewing machine that was one of the first ZigZag models. That thing will sew through anything. It just doesn't do embroidery.It was given to me when I was nineteen years old. I'm fifty-seven now. I think I'll get another KENMORE! Have a good Day All.",2 "Fun Machine! I purchased this machine in May, after much research. I was looking for a new machine, that had more stitch options, and was easy to use. I came across this one, and decided to order. It has been SO much fun creating all kinds of personalized bags and blankets for the nieces and nephews. The PED basic software allows for even more designs than you can imagine! I would give this 5 stars, but it's not a heavy duty machine. It doesn't like going through really thick layers. I have had a few problems with the tread balling up underneath, when embroidery, but it is usually because the thread was tangled up a little, (user error). I have also stopped breaking kneedles as often after I started using a little heavier kneedle. I love this machine. It was a great deal for the price!Updated review: I had to take my machine in to get serviced, because it started making a kind of clunking noise when I was embroidering. The repairman told me it was a flaw in the machine, that has since been fixed. He was able to fix it, only a new problem arose in the time I took it to the shop to get fixed and when I got it home. The needle wouldn't move when I was trying to select different stitches. I took it in again, and the repairman was unable to identify the problem, and sent the machine back to Brother, to see if they could figure out what was wrong with it. It has been 2 weeks now, and I still haven't heard anything. Even though there was this problem, I still love this machine and all that I have been able to create with it! I hope to get it back soon.",3 "Great little machine! I was surprised at how easy this machine is to use. Computerized and with a lot of features my other sewing machines lacked, I thought it was going to take me a long time to get it up and running, not to mention getting used to it.Set up is very easy, manual is extremely user friendly and simple to follow and well illustrated.This machine rocks! The embroidery quality is over the top - I would have expected this quality from a much more expensive machine. It sews like a dream. More than worth what I paid for it.There is no way you can mess up embroidering with this machine - the onboard computer walks you through every step. If your bobbin is not threaded correctly, the machine beeps and displays a message about what the problem is - you don't have to guess! This machine takes the hassle out of threading the needle and bobbin. The Thread Cassette works very well. I was skeptical about just placing the bobbin in it's case without pulling it up through the plate, but it works perfectly. And you will LOVE the setting to auto cut the thread when embroidering.The reason I didn't give this machine 5 stars is because of an issue I and two other friends experienced with winding the bobbin. I recommend you set the speed control all the way to the left (slowest) or no faster than the middle setting (medium speed). I cranked it all the way up on high, like the book said. The thread somehow managed to slip off the bobbin and wound around the spindle below the bobbin. A word of caution: keep an eye on your bobbin and wind it slower than what the book recommends!",3 "Brother SE 270D LOVE this machine! Very easy to use and so quiet! I love the cassette that threads the machine and top loading bobbin. The embroidery part worked great the first time I used it. My favorite features would have to be the thread cutter and the ease of not using the foot pedal (although included). I think this is a great machine for beginners and those like myself who have been sewing for years!",4 "Needle breaking - can someone help me? I just got this machine and have tried to applique 2 pieces. Both times the needle breaks during the last step of the applique process. I think something is wrong. I am using needle size 100. Can someone please help me? Email back.",3 "Easy to use I have been sewing since I was a child and wanted to add an inexpensive, lightweight sewing machine for a secondary backup machine. This machine is lightweight and easy to take places if I need to. I have another embroidery machine which is compatible to this one, I am very happy with the quality of the finished embroidery on this machine. This would be a great machine for a first time sewer and/or for someone who would like to be creative.",4 "Buyer beware I purchased this and the first machine was defective. It was replaced. I received a replacement, which has also died - something with the computer chip this time, not mechanical. It seems one month is the mark where they die out. I'm sure some people have had success, and I WANT success with this, but it just isn't happening. I just hope Amazon will process my refund as I am wary about getting another defective machine!",0 "Brother sewing/embroidery machine The Brother sewing/embroidery machine is basically quite good. My main complaint would be the threading procedure which has a distinct Rube Goldberg quality and could be much improved on.",2 "Greatly Disappointed We, my wife and I, were expecting much more from this product. We were unable to load a bobbin! Despite several tries we were unable to get the machine to function as advertised and without a working bobbin we could not advance to any sewing. Thanks to Amazon we were able to receive a refund and moove on to a different machine. The mechanics of the Brother were not as advertised so we do not recommend it but the Singer Futura 350 we ended up with is extraordinary and is recommended.",0 "Brother SE 270D It has too many functions, I haven't use all of them, but the one I use (embroidery) doesn't have the quality that other Brother embroidery machines have.",2 "Sewing Machine saves our marrage! After buying the sewing machine for my wife, she is so excited about it that she stays in here sewing room most of the time trying new things on the machine, I very seldom see her anymore, I think this has saved our marrage of 40 years....... thank you Brother SE270D and Amazon.",4 "A Great Sewing Machine This is a great sewing machine and is a great buy. It is peculiar that the Disney ""Micky Mouse"" logo is featured on the front of the machine. The latter is really puzzling, especially because of the connotations that ""Micky Mouse"" has for most of us.",4 "Good product, but too expensive.. Good product, but I only paid 300 $ for it at Wallmart in NY.",2 "Brother SE270D Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine The Amazon.com service on this order was excellent. However, shipment of this item was handled improperly. There were no ""Fragile"" markings or other special handling instructions on the package and it was loosely packed in newsprint. As a result, the machine arrived with a broken case and is completely inoperable. At this point I am awaiting disposition instructions from the seller. Return postage is to be paid by the seller.Thank you, Amazon, for your immediate response and refund of purchase price.",0 "Disappointed I am disappointed in this machine. Although I am a beginner, and also teaching myself, I was hoping it would give more ""self-help"" information in the troubleshooting section. I am at the point now where I've memorized the manual. I don't know if there's really something wrong with the machine or if it's something I'm not doing correctly. I guess that's the chance you take with buying online.",1 "Do Not Order From This Seller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yet to recive this order from seller, still waiting on amozon to refund my money!!!!! My daughter is still waiting on this sewing machine, she had her 13th birthday and all she wanted was this sewing machine. She is very disapointed since her birthday was on the 3rd of July.DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SELLER VERY BAD RESULTS.....SO FAR NO RETURN OF SEVERAL EMAILS, NO REFUND OF MONEY, NO HOPE DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SELLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TRY EBAY JUST GOT THE SAME MACHINE $20.00 CHEAPER AND IT WAS HERE IN 5 BUSINESS DAYS!!!!OMB WHAT IS WRONG HERE.......JUST BAD SELLERS!!!!!",0 "not recieved I've emailed the seller of this item for a tracking number or at least the date of shipment, and have not recieved a reply. I have not recieved the machine. I remain optemistic, and hope it is on it's way.",0 "Hope it's better than the Brother model I bought on this site I purchased a Brother sewing and embroidery machine on this site in 2005. I believe that model, PE-400D, has been discontinued. And no wonder -- what a piece of junk! In the first six months of use, I had to take it in for a $169 dollar repair when the touch screen stopped working reliably. Recently (April 2007) it began exhibiting the same problem.I paid $399 for this machine, which was a huge discount over the prices I saw elsewhere for similar machines. But one more trip to the sewing machine shop and I'll almost have purchased the thing all over again, with no guarantee that this repair will permanently solve this problem. (Or whatever other problems start cropping up.)I'm going to donate this machine to some worthy cause, warning them that they'll probably never be able to do anything but straight stitching. I'll also make a solemn promise never to buy another Brother product, ever again.",0 "Brother SE 270D I love it! Brother SE270D Computerized Sewing and Embroidery MachineI purchased this machine about a week ago. I wanted an embroidery machine and did not want to invest a lot.After reading the directions and gathering what I needed in thread and stablizer I set up the machine for the first time.I absolutely love the way it winds bobins, easier than my Janome. I went through all the basics at first with different types of stitches and learned the on screen prompts with ease. I moved on to the embroidery functions and am very pleased. I picked up some free information on embroidery from my sewing shop and am amazed at what this little machine can do. It is small and light weight but for me that is great. The thing you have to do is start at the beginning and ""read the directions carefully."" There are a lot of functions and as far as I am concerned for the price it can not be beat. I do sewing for personal use and my family and think this will be a lot of fun to use. I used a design card by Simplicity that I also bought at the same time and had no trouble at all. Was easy to edit designs for placement and was surprised I was able to do this being new to this type of machine. I would only buy cards made for this machine or download with the Brother accessories you can get for this. I did find out my sewing store can make cards for this machine that work great, and that is because they use the all Brother cards and download tools. I know there are higher end machines and they can do more but for someone that has a good sewing machine and just wants to add embroidery and not spend a lot this is great. I have been sewing for over 40 years and using a new machine can be frustrating. This was NOT true of this machine. For standard sewing it is also great but I will contine to use my Janome for most of that and use this for the embroidery features. The monograming fonts built in are great and one of the reasons I wanted to get into this type of macine.By the way I bought this from Amazon on a Saturday and it was here in 3 days, free shipping used!",4 "Mother's day gift I got this as a gift for my mom (74 yrs old) to replace an old broken Singer she has. I was going to get another Singer but the reviews were not that favorable. After looking around, settled on this model. I have to say, it is pretty good. The auto-threading feature is very nifty. The major complaint would be the bobbin winder...it doesn't seem to have the right tension and tangles too easily when winding.",2 "Love this machine I bought this machine a few months ago and just love it. I have made curtains for 3 rooms in my home and am getting ready to do more. I have embroidered towels, shirts and more. I just purchased the cap/hat hoop to go with it but haven't used it yet. It's just a super machine and worth the price.",4 "Excellent Machine!! I gifted this Machine to my wife and she loves it. I am not expert but I heard from her that it is a perfect piece of equipment and will help her in building projects. We are happy with this machine.",4 "Bad choice Purchased the machine before I retired with every intention of resuming my sewing and embroidery hobby.The machine is neat and compact, but from day one the embroidery feature would result in bobbin thread ""nesting"", and broken threads. Have completed several projects with varying degrees of difficulty, and in the middle of a Christmas embroidery project the Auto thread cassette stopped working and the small thread guide near the needle broke off. The machine was probably used for a total of 25 hours over a period of time.Went to the local Brother Dealer for help and was told not to bother with repairs as they are costly and must be shipped to the plant in Tennessee. which now involves shipping charges. Dealer guesstimate for repairs, shipping etc.in excess of $300.00 Definitely NOT WORTH IT. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER BROTHER MACHINE, I'm so disappointed. Money down the proverbial drain.",0 "HELP Need some one to help me with my machine. I keep getting FO6 in the LCD and the machine will not operate. Husband purchased the machine new about 4 years ago. Got it out about a month ago and everything went well but yesterday all I could get was F06 and my books don't mention anything about this situation.",2 "One of Brother's Best! I have been using this machine for several years. It was my first time working with machine embroidery. It is easy to use, simple to understand, a great value, considering the price of other embroidery machines and gives near-perfect results almost every time. (Nothing's perfect!)Anyone who wants to get started in machine embroidery would do well with this machine.",4 "Practically perfect in every way! I've owned several sewing machines before this, and I am absolutely thrilled with this! It's great for a quick repair, or creating 23 costumes in 2 days! QUICK and EASY thread loading was an enormous help. Just put the thread in, and the machine does the rest! Embroidering is a snap, too! It takes just a minute to switch from sewing to embroidering! And the designs are SO cute! I also suggest that, if you're not just doing disney stuff, to invest in the Brother PED-Basics card. It lets you download designs from the brother site, as well as most embroidery sites, and put them to your machine! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY BROTHER!",4 "Awesome machine for even beginners I am a self-taught sewer from 1986 and have always wanted to upgrade to a computerized machine and I have always had an interest in machine embroidery. But the cost was always prohibitive. This machine is worth every penny and then some. I started sewing as soon as I set the machine up - which isn't hard to do. Even a beginning sewer will be able to use this machine without a problem. The same for the embroidery. The only downside is that there are so many 'accessories' that I want, I can't choose!",4 "Brother SE270D I like everything about the machine except the threading system. It is a great machine for the money. It is a second machine for me to take on trips and to classes. It is my first embroidery machine and for the type of work I do it is perfect (small craft projects for my grandchildren). Somtimes the registy is a little off but most people would not notice it.",3 "A Great Machine!! This machine was recommended to me by a close relative that is very experienced in embroidering. I was interested in doing some things but didn't want to spend a lot of money on a machine as I didn't know if I would really like embroidering. As a novice, I didn't want to deal with anything too complicated. WOW, what a surprise. I love this machine!! I have never embroidered anything in my life! Opened the machine and within an hour had embroidered my first design. It was only my initials but I couldn't believe how easy it was with this machine. I'm hooked! No doubt I have much to learn about embroidering..but for me, I couldn't have found a better machine! It's GREAT!!! Very happy I chose this machine.",4 "Brother Embroidery and Sewing Machine I received this machine as a birthday gift and couldn't be happier with it! I thought it would be intimidating to use, but on the contrary it is extremely easy to switch between sewing and embroidery. The automatic threading system makes it amazingly easy to switch from one color to another and the electronic controls are a great addition. Straight stiching is very quiet, and even embroidery isn't that loud. The only caveat is that you can't add designs directly, but with the purchase of a SmartBox you can download them free or economically from websites and save the $60 or $80 Brother charges for expansion cards. All in all this is a fantastic machine.",4 "Just A Little Research I have just purchased this SE-270D. I had a very tough time finding one in stock - NEW. I had an older machine Euro-Pro that I just loved but it quit sewing stitches. I am thrilled that after researching this Brother uses the exact same bobbins (I have 60+ of SA156). It also uses Low Shank Quick attaching feet that all my specialty rufflers, etc. will easily adapt to. It has an extra thread holder that mounts on top of the thread cartridge so you can use twin needles or your favorite thread. It is very versatile. The *.pes format for embroidery is very popular and many companies offer FREE downloads of graphics. You must check it out, and Amazon is the best place I know of. Thank You, Jeanne from Western Montana It has opened up a whole new world of sewing fun and adventures. PERFECT & Flawless, they have included ease of use for everything. It has never been so much fun to sew. Thank You Amazon",4 "great little machine I've had this machine appox. 3 months,really do like it, had to sent it back for some more""reconditioning"",it had a habit of shutting off in middle of embroderdering,lost two projects.It will use Amazing Designs,OESD,White and all Brother and Disney cards.If you look on the internet you can find cards in your price range.I might add I have a couple Singer embroidery machine,but this opens up a wider range of possibilites,as I really like to embroider and sew.I do highly recommend this little Brother.",4 "Great machine! I received this machine as a birthday present a few months ago. Wow! How machines have come along since the old Singer machine that I used to use!The machine in general - threading the needle couldn't be easier, you slide in the cartridge and it does the rest for you! It has a foot pedal, but it also has a button on the front of the machine that works the same way if, like me, you are not so talented with the foot work! The machine is lightweight enough to enable you to move it around easily, but heavy enough to be sturdy and sound. The touch screen is fairly easy to use, and it even includes a help section, in case you should get stuck and don't want to go back to the manual. Overall, it has all the features of older machines, plus some, without being too complicated that you daren't use it!It has quite a few Brother embroidery designs and fonts built in, as well as several Disney character designs. All of these are fascinating to watch as it does it's work and, when finished, they look very professional.The machine has a slot for cards that you can buy with further embroidery fonts and designs. Basically, you slot it in and they appear as options on the screen. I haven't yet bought any of these, but I've seen them around.It also has the capability to accept your own designs... for this you will need to buy a card reader and software. The card reader isn't terribly expensive - about $100, I think - but the software, if you want the latest release, will set you back around $700! My husband cheated on this and managed to buy the version before the latest release at a much reduced cost. I find that this version does all I need it to do, and I will upgrade when the new version becomes outdated following another release.I have been extremely happy with this machine. I am not an experienced machinist, but it enables me to do so much without overwhelming me.",4 "Cautiously optimistic I will be the first to tell you that I am no seamstress. Over the years I have had several machines, the first a gift from my mother, who was convinced that if only I had a sewing machine of my own, I would learn to enjoy sewing. (I traded it to my sister for a typewriter.) Thanks Mom. My second was given to me by my in-laws after I told them that I did not sew. They also gave me a large set of dish towels after I told them I do not dry dishes. Hmmm.I bought this machine myself about a month ago, having been seduced by beautifully choreographed quilts and the incredible array of fabrics available with which to paint. I do not care for Disney and I do not intend to embroider anything, certainly not mouse ears. I cannot even imagine how I would use all of the programmed stitches. But I love the way this machine threads itself, cuts its own thread, sews a straight line, switches from one stitch to the other. I like the precision it offers, so that I can place my stitches with meticulous accuracy. In the past, sewing has invariably cost me peace and tranquility for the remains of the day, what with tension issues (both mine and its own) and horrible snarls on the undersides of things. But up in my cubby hole with the view of the lake and the Chugach mountains, on a table where the lighting is good, this machine has been sweetly responsive and even enthusiastic about my projects. As for me, I have finished my first quilt.",3 "great buy! I love this machine! I've not sewn for years and this was just the ticket to get me excited about it all over again. It's been so much fun playing with all the embroidery designs and trying out different approaches. It's probably not a ""beginner"" machine but with a little practice, you can sew like a pro. It does everything but walk the dog!",3 "I love this machine! I just received this model (a factory reconditioned one) for Christmas. It has exceeded my expectations on ease of use. It's replacing a mechanical sewing machine that was increasingly more frustrating to use--this one is a breeze! The only thing that would make this a perfect machine is if Brother included with the sewing machine PE-Design Basic. Although 70 designs is a lot, we still need to download designs that are not included (fairies and butterflies). Having PE-Design and a card writer would make this a much better deal.",4 "Great for sewing ""dummies"" I come from a LONG line of seamstresses. Both my great grandmothers, both grandmothers, and my mother were & are most excellent seamstresses. My grandmother and mother have an online business using their talent. I, however, couldn't sew a straight stich, much less THREAD a sewing machine. I had another singer sewing machine and I pretty much made stitches that look like wads of hair. But I desparately wanted to learn to sew. So I thought I would just buy another machine because the other one I had was older.I was searching for the perfect machine. And well this one was the one I HAD to have! I loved the features and I figured between Mom and Mammaw I could learn it. When I first took it out of the box I sat right there and threaded it. Within about 5 minutes! Right after I threaded it I practiced a few stitches. THEY WERE STRAIGHT!!! I was immediately hooked!Within a week I had made and embellished an outfit that I SOLD on a popular auction site! The lady LOVED it! Since then I've been sewing like I'm outta control! And it's good too! Mom was impressed! So was my husband, who just knew I wouldn't use it! LOL!!!If you're wanting to learn to sew then this one's the one you want! The pedal is easy to control so you wont have to worry about running away with the stitches. It also has three sewing speeds, which REALLY helps a beginner. Threading it is sooooo easy, as well as winding the bobbin. Another great feature is the embroidery features. You can even buy different embroidery pattern cartridges. It's all digital. I am so impressed with my machine and if it ever breaks, I will buy another one just like it!",4 "Home Sweet Home I must admit, I was a bit skeptical of this magical little do all machine. I bought this for my wife as she has been in the need of a new sewing machine for a long time. When the package came we excitedly removed the machine from its shipping box and hooked it all up. We got it all up and running (okay she got it running)and quickly was able to create a new bobbin. Then set the threading up. That part was awesome. Talk about ""even a man can do it with out screwing up"". I thought it was real cool. We attached the embroidery unit. Of course we did have one small mishap. That is what I call the Man Phase. Yes I wanted to see this machine spit out Mickey so I got some material and let it go. Only one problem...I forgot to change the foot. It worked...just wasnt to pretty! I know...if men would just read the instructions!All in all, this machine has been awesome! My wife has already made a set of curtains and started monogramming like crazy. We have for boys so you can imagine the disney embroidery cards we have to get. And yes they each like different things. Thats going to get expensive! I would suggest that you purchase the Software kit that comes with a flash card and flash writer. You can get various levels of the software. We got the pro edition and we are going to have a go at creating some custom designs. All in all...this machine was absolutely great from the get go. And that comes from a man with limited sewing knowledge. This machine is absolutely ""Man"" friendly!",4 "Gotta Get One I purchased my embroidery (Brother SE-270D) machine on the 12th of December in 2004 and gave gifts for Christmas made with it that year. I took it out of the box and began to sew. The instructions were clear and easy to understand and with supervision my kids have learned to use it too. I have many disks of designs that I use with a blank memory card through a gadget called an amazing box. I have also purchased cards from brother. I have worn out my medium hoop but happily admit about 1,000 successful uses before it wore out",4 "Brother se-270D awesome I purchased the Brother SE-270D as a replacement sewing machine (I had worn out my other one). I wanted to start embroidering and mongraming, but sewing was my main function. I have LOVED playig with this. The only negative I would say is the auto threader, but if you buy the smaller spools it works fine. Mine is missing something that is supposed to allow you to use larger spools, so I have to improvise and it is a REAL PAIN. For a novice embroiderer I would say it is a good starter machine. The hoop size is only 4X4 which can be prohibitive, but for my use it is fine.Since I use it a LOT for clothing, I love the buttonholer and button features and the auto cutter is convenient.If you are mainly going to embroider, I wouldn't use this one as color changing is time consuming, invest in a multi color machine with a larger base for true embroidery.",4 "LOVE IT!!!! I have had this machine for a year and it has opened the door to become more creative without killing your wallet. I love that the machine does both sewing and embrodery. The automatic threader has spoiled me. If you want an affordable machine that will do everything, this is it!",4 "A tough, versitle little sewing machine This is a tough, versitile little sewing machine. Though i'm still a novice, I've made several leather coats with mine and i'm quite pleased with the flexiblity this machine provides - ease of use with foot & needle changing - auto thread load and cut, multiple thread select and a lot of features simplified to make life easier.The Embroidery system is simple too - though you'll probably want to purchase a PED & Card blank atttachent. (you can't just use a USB stick to transfer digital designs which is a bummer)However, for a general purpose machine - its a nice little work horse for the price.",4 "absolutely fun I purchased this to monogram some things for my new grandson and have had a lot of fun. I am so not crafty but have managed to monogram some really cute things. I am a little lost on some of the instructions for embroidery but I have am having a great time learning.",4 "all good everything has been all good so far no problems good price came fast love it.",3 "Great value I have been so happy with the simplicity but yet versatility of this little machine. Highly reccomend. even for beginners like me. Very light weight easy for transport to classes etc...",4 "Absolutely wonderful sewing machine!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought this sewing machine a month ago after not sewing for about 10 years. I absolutely fell in love with it. I have made several quilted items and they turned out gorgeous! Well worth the price and would never hesitate to buy another Brother.",4 "A very fun sewing machine I have had my new Brother SE270D sewing and embroidery machine for a couple of weeks now and am really happy with it. I love to sew and have been making doll clothes and wanted to add embroidery work. This machine is perfect for that since the designs do not need to be bigger than 4 inches. I was surprised that the quality of the embroidery work for a machine in this price range was so good. The embroidery is beautiful and the machine is easy to operate. The heirloom stitches are very nice too. I am sure that I will enjoy using this machine for many years.",4 "Brother SE270D This is a wonderful embroidery machine. The price gives great value. It is a perfect machine for beginners and advanced embroidery fans. It also is a great machine for regular sewing.",4 "Even a novice can sew within hours I have never sewed in my life and feel great about my experience with this machine so far. I wanted to learn how to sew so that I could do window treatments and embroider stuff for my kids. I would also like to do simple alterations to my husband's clothes, as well as my own. Now that I have started using this machine, I really want to do more challenging stuff. Not as intimidating as I thought it would be.",4 "Great machine. I bought this machine when it first came out, and have loved using it ever since. I have never had a problem with it at all. It's great not only as an embroidery machine but as a regular sewing machine as well. It has loads of stitches available, easy push button thread cassette, it cuts the thread for you, threads the needle for you, and I prefer not to use the foot pedal so I just have to push the button to start and stop it. No more foot cramps and trying to find the pedal when it's moving away from you on slippery floors. The embroidery part does a great job as long as you are watching the tension. I also have the PED design box so the amount of designs you can make are huge. You can also buy the cards that are pre programmed as well. I work in a certain ""Supercenter department store"" in the fabric dept and I recommend this to all my customers. Brother is a really good company and I really like that they offer a 25year warrenty on all their sewing machines not that I've ever needed to use it, even with my other Brother machines.",4 "Embroiders by itself practically Brother SE270D Computerized Sewing and Embroidery MachineGreat machine, so easy to use. Embroiders like a dream. Just remember to use a stabilizer(like a facing material) under. This is to keep the fabric from stretching. Extra cards are $40 for 20 designs. A bit pricey, I think. The PED basic to make your own designs is $140 and that is with only one blank card. Overall the machine works well for sewing and embroidery. Even my 10 year old daughter can run it. With supervision of course.",3 "Don't Waste Your Money! I am on my second machine and still dissatisfied. I had to return the first machine after only a few uses because the automatic threader quit working and whenever I tried to maually thread the machine, it kept telling me that the thread was out.Now I am having many issues with the bobbin thread tangling as I sew and jamming up.This is all just straight stitch sewing, I have not moved on to the embroidery and it looks like I won't. My first $100 sewing machine worked better, harder and longer than this one has. I wasted $400 on this piece of garbage! I will go back to a cheap Singer!",1 "Love It I enjoy basic sewing (like the straight lines for halloween costumes it about as good as i am) but this machine is so user friendly and makes everything it can do very simple-with a help screen right there (avoid having to search for the manual if it is something new). very fun to make things embroidered. I haven't sewn a straight line yet, but it is already well enjoyed! highly recomend for someone who is interested in dabbling in embroidery, regaurdless of sewing talent.",4 "Great buy! Great Machine! I purchased this sewing machine (Brother SE270D) in March and I don't have any regrets. I am a novice seamstress and have found the machine easy to operate and the manual gives you a lot of information. Also, the embroidery stitching is gorgeous. I have only done single color monograms and it always looks so great. Professional quality. Also, with some special feet this machince can also SERGE. yes, so it's really at least 3 machines in one. Plus it has disney character embroidery options. All in all the price is great considering you are really getting value for the money. Buy it you won't regret it.",4 "My wife loves it I should really let my wife write this review. I bought this for her for Christmas as she really wanted to go beyond her very basic sewing machine.The number of projects she has completed with this machine is incredible; which speaks towards her enjoyment of the art and using this tool.Downloading new patterns to the machine is extremely easy. She loves the ease of use of the embroidery feature.Accessories are easy to come by and fairly inexpensive. She just bought a foot and finished off a neighbors prom dress.We originally looked at much more expensive machines; however, gambled that this machine had the features and price that a hobbyist would use and could afford. Luckily we were right; the machine has worked flawlessly in the past 5 months.",4 "Excellent value This machine does all that it claims to do. For the price, it is an excellent value. It performed better than my high-end Kenmore for basic sewing. And for embroidery, it could not be easier or more user-friendly. When I first got this machine I was a little intimidated, but finally Christmas forced me to try the embroidery. I was shocked at how easy it was. You just set it up and it does all the work. Would recommend to anyone on a budget that wants to try embroidery.",4 "So far, so great! I have been sewing for about a year now, having begun with a mechanical Singer from the 70's that my MIL gave me and a community college sewing class. I got this machine as an anniversary gift last May. I have waited until I had some real sewing hours under my belt before reviewing.I have to say that I think this is an outstanding value for the money. It is an easy-to-use sewing machine with tons of stitch features PLUS a very respectable embroidery machine. I can't imagine needing to upgrade this machine any time in the near future. I love the one-touch sewing (I have yet to use the foot pedal), the onscreen help menu, the auto threader and the thread cutter features. It is very portable, and since you don't really need the foot pedal, that is one less thing to carry around.The only problems that I have had stem from the feed dogs wanting to eat some of my fabric. Being such a beginner, I can't really fault the machine. Trying to do a scallop stitch hem on very drapey bamboo knit is probably the real reason for the mishap. The rest of this project, which was my first knit, went very well.I have heard of people having bobbin issues with this machine, but the only times I have had bobbin trouble, again, it seems to have been my fault not replacing the parts properly.My only complaint, really, is that the thread cartridge doesn't accommodate the long, slender European thread spools, such as Gutterman, without using the adapter. I think this is probably to encourage the use of Brother thread! However, it is really no big deal to use the adapter.I haven't done much embroidery, but my husband has done several grayscale Mickeys successfully. We will soon have a Mickey-themed house!All of the bobbins and feet are easily available online. The overcast foot is great. I can't imagine really why I would want to bother with a serger now. I recently ordered the overcast foot with the side cutter, but haven't tried it yet. Too many Christmas project deadlines! I have ordered bobbins and feet from Allbrands. The needles are universal, so there is no issue with using the common brands.I had a woman at a fabric shop that couldn't wait to tell me how terrible Brother machines are, and the fact that they are all cheaply made in China now. I do believe that this model is made in Japan, and I'm happy to report that her dire warnings have so far been groundless.Now, as for service...we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!",4 "Great little machine So far this is a great little machine. I've sewed about 10 hours and haven't made one error that I could blame on the machine. I am a little worried about what will happen if it needs service seeing as I didn't buy it at a shop with service. Many of the removable parts are plastic. I plan to be very careful when threading and adjusting things so as not to break anything.",3 "Lots of Functions I purchased this machine to do some basic sewing and create personalized gifts for friends and family. I am new to sewing, so I wanted something fairly simple with a few extra features. The manual and demo CD do a good job of explaining how to set up the machine and troubleshoot if something goes wrong. I love all the embroidery options already programmed in the machine and love the fact that you can purchase the PED Basic program to download even more fonts and patterns.",4 "Money-making Machine!! I had been looking for a new machine & happened across this one on Amazon.com's Daily Deal,and what a deal it is!! The manual leaves a bit to be desired, but with time & practice, this machine should be a cinch to master. All my friends are asking me to personalize various items to give as gifts, so this Embroidery/Sewing machine could actually end up making me money!! Just started using this Brother SE270D, so I can not vouch for all the features, but I am confident all will be ""Smooth Sewing"".",3 "What an Awesome little Jewel!! This machine is awesome. I am unexpectedly surprised, due to the low cost. I have made numerous projects and they look professional. I HIGHLY recommend proper stabilizer - without it you will fail. Some thin or looser woven fabrics will even need two layers of stabilizer. The fact that you can download off the internet with PED- Basic is phenomenal - I have downloaded both free and purchased designs and they work beautiful - UNLIMITED availability.",4 "Hobbyist This machine is very tempermental. It jams easily and then tears holes in fabric. If all of the stars ""align"" you might get a couple good embroidered designs before it stops automatically threading it's self. I have read and reread the manual and am following the directions carefully, but I still find it has problems about 50% of the time. I'm thinking that I should have spent more money on a better model.",1 "Great at First ... worked like crap in the end! The work that it did was very impressive. It's just a crappy machine in the end. It would up and stop working properly in the middle of doing a project. So much wasted thread and materials. My 1st machine lasted about 2 years. I used it for embroidery only. If I would go back and forth from sewing to embroidery, it would glitch up a lot going back to embroidery. Since I have the card program I was able to go out and buy more patterns to use with the machine. That was a nice feature. The machine it's self really needs to be better made. The hoops also don't last very long. I would go thru a new hoop about every 2-3 months. They should make metal hoops for this machine. The Large hoop should also come with the machine for the price you pay for it. My second machine only lasted 3 months. I give up, I will not buy another machine.",0 "where did my negative review go? I wrote a very negative review a couple years ago about the Brother 270D and the auto thread cassette, and it seems to have disappeared! Do not buy this machine, the auto thread cassette is a piece of poor design, it can take me up to 30 minutes to get it to work finally.",0 "Old Girl still learning. I love my new Brother SE270D Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine. I have yet to try the embroidery, but cant wait. Im nearly 66 years old and find I can master the new tech. love it so much.",4 "do not buy this sewing machine My daughters bought me this sewing machine for christmas and I was so excited to start usng it. It was easy to set up and start sewing. However, I got to use it for about 15 sewing hours. After sewing for a while it would not sew any more. I have been sewing for 40+ years so it wasn't because I didn't know what I was doing. I had to take it to the reapir man who after having it for three weeks fixed it. Then about six months later I was going to do some sewing for my daughter and the bobbin threader refused to work. Back to the reapir man again, who could not fix it. He said that he needed schematics and brother will not give them out. So here I set with a machine that can not be used. If you do decided to buy this sewing machine I hope you have better luck than I did. One more thing, the automatic neddle threader is a pain.",0 "STAY AWAY FROM THIS MACHINE I have used this machine twice and the ""lower pressure foot"" keeps coming up in the window and the pressure foot is down. BROTHER'S ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM? Get it serviced. Stay away from anything with the Brothers name on it!",0 "I have loved this machine! I purchased this machine 3 1/2 years ago. I have never had a problem with it, and I use it at least weekly. My daughter was expecting our 1st grandchild when I got it, and now we are expecting our 3rd and 4th. Needless to say I have been sewing baby clothes and embroidering onesies,bibs,blankets,etc. like a fiend. I like the cassettes, and pre-load them with the different threads for embroidery. I purchased 3 extra when I bought the machine. To me, this has been the most funI have ever had sewing, and it inspires me all the time to do more!",4 "Love This Machine I just love this little machine. It is not complicated at all!!It really made machine embroidery fun and addicting and I haven't even used the Disney desgins yet. It's a very light weight machine and stores away easily. I have had mine for probably about 3 years now and never had a problem with it. Your sewing area is only 4x4 but you really can do tons of projects in that size hoop.You don't have to purchase expensive embroidery machines because this is a great value! Of course you will still need to purchase the PED Basic software and card reader to get your designs from your computer to your machine.",4 "FANTASTIC SEWING / EMBROIDERY MACHINE!! I have had this machine for 1 yr now. I have never had a problem. It sews perfectly. All the settings are awesome. Tons of different options. I love how easy it is to thread the machine. You can change the color of the thread in less than 30 seconds. Some of fav. things about this machine are: It cuts the tread for you, you can set the machine to sew by pushing 1 button, so easy to put spin the thread on the bobbin and my favorite thing is satin stiching. I comes with a open foot so you can see what you are doing. It was very easy to set up the embroidery. I love the embroidery on the machine. Mickey comes out perfectly! The directions on this machine are very easy to understand and read. I would highly recommend this sewing/embroidery machine if you love to sew. I also have the Brother serger lock 1034 D that is a great serger for $199.",4 "Awesome Machine! I just bought this machine and it is easy to use. Suggest reading instructions before trying to use. Very easy to embroider with. Many additional pictures available and add ons to customize your embroidery. I plan to use mine mostly for quilting for personal use and for charity. Would recommend this machine. Mine was bought refurbished and it is great !",4 "Glad I bought it, but had some problems. I've had the machine for approximately 3 yrs. I bought it because I wanted to make curtains since they are so expensive to buy. Well, I got pregnant and in the years I've owned this, I ended up making several curtains, roman shades, pillows, blankets & both my daughter's crib bedding. I'm by no means an expert, just took the basic sewing class at JoAnn's and learned from there.The embroidery is the reason I bought it. I've embroidered my little girls initials on blankets to take to day care. Several of the ladies at day care comment on the embroidery, but I tell them it's the sewing machine and it's a piece of cake to do. My family & my husband's brother's family went down to Disney for a family trip and I ended up making us homemade shirts. We each had a Disney character in the center of the shirt, our name on the right upper corner & our last name with the year on the back. I thought the shirts turned out pretty good, but not nearly as professional as if I would have paid to have them made. I couldn't believe the comments we received on the shirt. People asked where we ordered them and the ""cast members"" were calling us by our names. My family still wears their shirts and I would make them again for our next trip. Lastly, I paid $400 at Wal-mart for this machine.Here's the problems I've encountered. The automatic threading (which is fantastic) broke and I had to return it. Then the bobbin wasn't winding correctly and I had to return that one. Every once in a while while I'm embroidering, the machine doesn't move properly and I have to end up cutting a big hole in the fabric to remove it from the machine. This has also happened to my girlfriend's machine. I just noticed recently that the backwards sewing function (to secure the stitch) does not work correctly, it's like the feet don't move backwards. It could be something I've done by accident and haven't figured out how to fix it yet. With all that said, I really like this machine and when it does finally break down, I will look around at all the different models and if I can't find something better I would buy this one again.",3 "Love my BROTHER! I have been sold on Brother for years and this machine is no exception! I purchased this machine just before Christmas 2006 and have been having a ball with it. It is SO easy to use. I know I will want to eventually 'upgrade' to an even nicer machine with even more bells and whistles some day....by Brother, of course!UPDATE: It is now May 2011 and I just want to tell everyone that this machine is SUCH a little workhorse! I have done a ton of embroidery with it and it never lets me down. It also functions very well as strictly a sewing machine. I have since bought another Brother machine with a 5x7 inch hoop.",4 "First Timer I bought this little machine because I have always wanted to create personalized gift for friends and family using my home-sewn products. It does a great job, though project size is limited. However, for the price, I was impressed. I may upgrade in a year or two, but for now, this machine is earning its keep. So easy to use!!",3 "EASY for beginners! I bought this machine because I was interested in embroidery. I have never sewed anything and I didn't even know what a bobbin was (had to ask my mother-in-law). I have done 5 or 6 embroidery designs and they look great and were so easy! My only problem is I'm not getting much sleep because I can't wait to do more!",4 "Dissappointed I found that while the sewing machine can do many things,it is poorly constructed. I visited aa Brother Retailer who informed me that they not carry this machine because of the poor construction. They told me that I should be very careful with the thread cassette since they break easily and cannot be fixed and must be replaced which is costly.I find that sthreading the needle and winding the bobbin threads cumbersome and more complicated then is necessary. I still have not figured how to adjust the embroidery tensions to keep the thread from bunching up under the fabric.I am not a beginner when it comes to sewing and presently own a Viking 1100 and a White Serger. I bought the Brother as a way to get into the embroidery sewing. I still have the machine and will try to get it working to my satisfaction. If it breaks I will probably send it to the dump.",1 "A good machine This sewing machine is great to use. I know a little bit about sewing but have been afraid of buttonholes. This machine does it for you! I just followed the directions in the user guide and now I think I'm an expert. I haven't played with the embroidery stuff yet but I am planning some projects to accomplish in the near future. I like the one touch sewing (without the foot pedal) but I highly recommend using the foot pedal for your sewing. It is easy to accidently sew your fingers.",4 "the Happy seamstress Just received my Brother SE270D computerized sewing and embroidery Machine. WOW. It replaces my (35 year old) Kenmore. My how technology has changed the world of sewing. I love and would highly recommend this machine to any level of seamstress. Delivery was prompt and the price was right! Thanks",4 "Perfect Fit My sister requested these, as she has begun to paint more often. I found this on her gift list, and she was ecstatic to receive it.",4 "Best soft gel gloss Golden Mediums are my favourite, and soft gel gloss is no different. It has a smooth, rich texture and mixes flawlessly with any pigment you use. Even if you're using student grade paints, I'd highly recommend this medium when working with them. The gallon is hands down the best deal and believe me, you will use it.",4 "Great machine, but... I have one of these and I love it. I would recommend purchasing a couple extra cutting boards because they get worn down and you either need to put some thick paper under the board, or use a new one. This machine is HEAVY.I've only used Sizzix and Sizzlets Dies with it, but have read that it is compatable with other dies as well. However - I just bought new Thick Cuts Dies which I THOUGHT would be compatable and they are too big for this machine. If you want to be able to use ALL dies on the market, you should buy the Ellison BigShot or the Sizzix BigKick.",3 "A must have for crafters! I have had a sizzix for several years now. I am not into scrapebooking. I use it with craft foam for my kids and paper for their teachers. You can also cut fabric if you back it first. I just love it.",4 "Love my Sizzix! I've had my Sizzix for years...use it constantly for scrapbooking and school projects with the kids. I love it!",4 "Sissix die cut machine. I had not had a chance to use the machine until this week. I really like it. It looks like it will be very durable. For the price, it should be. I can't wait to purchase more accessories.",4 "Vivid Colours. Bob Ross Oils are so thick in texture,but the colours are wonderful.I have attempted to use cheaper but they don't do the job to my satisfaction..I always buy the best brand for the job and it has served me well.Take a look at my artwork on www.RedBubble.com/people/krafty and you will see the results instantly.Bright vivid colours that cannot be improved upon.Recommended to anyone who wishes to do the Wet on Wet Technique.",4 "OLD STOCK I was disappointed in that my tube arrived with an out of date stamp on the tube of paint, Huh. I think Amazon should disclose that the paint may be out of date in their ads. PS, they have a computer program that rejected my first write up, and so this is the redo. Hope this will be posted. Pretty clever to bust any poor reviews, Huh.",0 "Bob Ross products Great paints. Used others but for this style of painting u need a stiff paint and these work great. Excellent quality and not expensive.",4 "Excellent Quality, Useful Study Aid Short version:Set name: Inorganic-Organic (Teacher) Set (108 atoms)Manufacture: ""Moly Mod"" (Owned by Spiring Enterprises Ltd.)Website: [...]Good:1. All plastic parts (More water friendly than wood and metal)2. Made in England3. Parts interchangeable with other Moly Mod Kits (like the ""Student Molecular Modeling Kit"" also sold by Arbor Scientific in the USA)4. All parts as advertised (so the long bonds are actually flexible and don't just shatter when you bend them)5. Comes with box, manufactures sheet and instructions for basic molecules.6. Assembled compounds can be thrown across a concrete dorm room and not fall apart, or break themselves.7. Includes different kinds of electron configurations (14 tetrahedral carbons and 6 Trig-pyramidal carbons)Bad:1. Parts can be hard to connect/pull apart during their first use (a common issue among any modeling kit solved by general use of the kit)2. May be lacking enough Carbon and Hydrogen for Organic teachers. (I am a student. I run out of hydrogen very fast but I haven't made large enough models to run out of my 14 tetrahedral carbons yet.)3. Does NOT come with a tool for prying apart the close bonds. Mr. Martini says his did. I guess he has a different kit, because I don't see a tool listed on the ""contents"" list for mine.List of parts:14 Tetrahedral Carbons (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)6 Trig-Bipyr Carbons (5 hole, 90 and 120 degrees bond angles)12 Hydrogen (1 hole)2 Linear Hydrogens (2 hole, 180 degrees bond angle)6 Tetrahedral Nitrogen (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)4 Pyramidal Nitrogen (3 hole, 107 degrees bond angle)16 Angular (bent) Oxygen (2 hole, 105 degrees bond angle)6 Tetrahedral Oxygen (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)8 Angular (bent) Sulfur (""Sulphur"") (2 hole, 105 degrees bond angle)4 Tetrahedral Sulfur (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)1 Octahedral Sulfur (6 hole, 90 degrees bond angle)4 Tetrahedral Phosphorus (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)1 Tri-Bipyr Phosphorus (5 hole, 90 and 120 degrees bond angle)2 Pyramidal Phosphorus (3 hole, 107 degrees bond angle)8 Halogen (1 hole)4 Metal (1 hole)3 Angular (bent) Metals (2 hole, 105 degrees bond angle)2 Trigonal Planar Metals (3 hole, 120 degrees bond angle)4 Tetrahedral Metals (4 hole, 109 degrees bond angle)1 Octahedral Metal (6 hole, 90 degrees bond angle)[The next 3 items all look the same except for different colors]6 Unhybridized p-lobe (pink)6 Unhybridized p-lobe (purple)6 Lone Pairs of Electrons (Tan/Beige)38 ""Medium"" links (31mm, grey)12 ""Medium"" links (31mm, purple)36 Long Flexible links (46mm, grey)[I think the ""Medium"" links are pretty short, but their ""short"" links are used for space filled models. There are no ""short links included with this set.]1 grey box to hold it all (235 X 170 X 58 mm) [I'm a 5'5"" girl and the box is as long as my forearm from wrist to elbow. It's not huge, but but not tiny either]Long(-er) Version:I'm a pre-vet major, my spelling is atrocious. You are warned. I just got this kit today and have been using it to make models from my o-chem book homework.Before I get into telling you about this product, let me explain what I hate about other modeling kits. I've always hated the awful wooden model kits we used in high school chemistry. (I'm looking at YOU Fisher. You and your painfulMolecular Model Sets; Fisher; Basic: Organic; Advanced: Organic, Inorganic, and Molecular.) They gave me splinters, the metal springs hurt my hands, you couldn't get them wet and if it was too humid (I live next to lake Erie, humid is a season) then you could forget about getting the evil little peg in the stupid hole. Once I figured out how badly I needed a modeling kit, I knew I would never get one of those. I wanted a full plastic kit, so I bought this one.The plastic parts in this kit are solid. They will not break when you drop them, pound them, or generally beat them to a pulp. I've already tossed them across my concrete cell (dorm room) and down a brick walled hallway for research purposes. (You're welcome.) I would bet that your students can't break them without some more serious tools than bare hands. The flexible bond flex well and do not tear, split or otherwise fall apart. The atoms hold together well once assembled into a larger structure. You can move it all around and drop it without fear of losing things. The downside is you may find yourself a tad frustrated as you try to pry apart objects more stuck on each other than teenage couples in a school hallway. If you use your teeth to pry things apart, (I can see all you dentists cringing) the plastic will get some lovely gouges in it. Based on this, I imagine a very persistent student with lots of bordem and access to scissors would do a number the bonds and probably scratch the atoms too.I was pleasantly surprised to find this kit was made in England. I was disappointed it did NOT come with Walker's Short Bread, Dr. Who, nor an Ale. Those are sold separately. I'll get over it, and I'm sure you will too.The box everything comes in is nice. It holds all the molecules and bonds and it makes a great hat for chemistry parties. Very science major chic. For those OCD like me, I would recommend plastic baggies for storage, just to keep things organized.This one goes out to all the o-chem teachers/students. For a student this works well enough, but this is the Inorganic-Organic kit. Molymod sells an Organic set for both students and teachers. I'll go through the highlights for you. The student one comes with 20 hydrogen, 12 carbon, 6 oxygen, lone pairs, ""medium"" and flexible long links and a smattering of other molecules. The teacher o-chem set comes with 40 hydrogen, 38 carbon, 12 oxygen, 4 nitrogen, lone pairs, ""medium"" and flexible long links, a smattering of other molecules, 60 space filling ""short"" links, and the tool to pry stuff apart. The also sell a Biochem set which comes with a double-decker box, 100 hydrogen links, 10 hydrogen, 68 carbon, 40 oxygen, 34 nitrogen, the tool to pry stuff apart and only space filling ""short"" links. I believe one of these must be the set Mr. Martini owns. I don't know who distributes them, but I'm sure Molymod wouldn't have any trouble telling you where to buy one. Hit their website and e-mail them. They also do custom kits for those of you who want a very specific set.The only thing I wasn't so hot to trot about with this kit where the different electron configurations for things like carbon. As you can see in the parts list above, almost every atom comes with a varying amount of holes. While that may be good for some, I was really only interested in the 4 hole tetrahedral carbons. So, I really only ended up with 14 of those when I planned on having twenty. Word to the wise, check the parts list above and make sure you're getting what you want.Final opinion:I like this kit. It isn't exactly what I wanted (see reasons listed above) but it is still excellent. Had I known there was an o-chem kit, I probably would have gotten that instead, but this works just fine. I like the parts, the materials and the kit as a whole. I chose this over many other kits and I'm glad I did. I'm impressed and happy with it.",3 "More Hydrogen, less oxygen I suppose the only issue I have is the dearth of hydrogen, and the excessive oxygen. If you are considering purchasing this for an orgo class, you will need to order more hydrogens and carbons",2 "Good Product Received the student kit and decided to order the teacher version too. The student version is mostly about organics, lots of carbon and hydrogen. The teacher version has color coded parts for other atoms, like sulfur and phosphorus. We use it at our company to explain technical points about monomers in plastics. But plastics molecules can get big so I need more parts. I also take it home to explain things to the kids. They grasp things quickly in ""3D"", like chemistry ""LEGOS"" --more fun than flat drawings. Quick guide inside box illustrates many molecules you can build and the basic principles of nomenclature. Leaves you wanting more when you run out of parts. Impress your friends. Build a model of something common and keep it around for a while. Then try something else. They won't fall apart easily by themselves--which is cool. Modeling concepts become easy, however molecules snap togeter with some effort. Moderately hard to disassemble pieces, comes with a tool for prying the ""close"" bonds apart.",3 "a must for organic chemistry! I bought this kit for organic chemistry a while ago and it's served me well for so many school and personal projects thereafter. The normal student kit doesn't have nearly enough parts for organic chemistry so if you're a visual learner this set is a great investment!",4 "Sexy atoms It is a good product. It is a bit difficult to manage in the begining because it has tightly fitting parts, but regular use gets rid of that. I like this product, it serves its purpose. I would, however like to have more hydrogens to make more complex organic compunds. Still, 5 star product.",4 "good study aid The molecular modeling kit is a great tool for students to visualize the molecular structure. It is helpful for introductory level class, and also advance courses such as group theory.",3 "easy to use Other strainers I have used need more support to set up. This strainer is a bit to small for a 1 gallon can but works perfect into the paint gun cup.",3 "painting the house white I'm not going to lie- at first glance I thought these things were some kind of Conehead memorabilia. :)Actually what these things do -and do REALLY well- is filter the dirt of the paint, so your paint job will be really smooth and look beautiful when it's complete. Now that's what I call a product well made.",4 "ahmed from dubai excellent for filtration but the packing was very bad and it was smashed by the other items shipped with and i rate them for 2 stars",1 "Solid The screen is polyester, the filter is very heavy paper. It holds shape well and and does a great job of screening paint/stain/finishes. I test by wasting a little regular paint and putting various types of sawdust in it and then straining. It took out all the regular sawdust and the only thing left behind was some powdered graphite - which is as fine as talcum powder and won't gum or clog even an air brush.These things are worth the money - buy a bundle.",4 "good product Met expectations. Note that this is a much finer strainer than you might expects, good for solvent (lacquer) paints. Too fine for acrylic.",4 "Decent filters They definitely get used before pouring paint into my gun and they definitely keep the dirt out. They CAN be washed after use (run water through the filter and over the fabric), air dried, and then used again. However, don't expect more than a few more uses out of them after that as the fabric doesn't exactly repel water and wears pretty quickly with multiple uses. But hey, you get a lot of filters!",4 "Works for HOK Primer and paint. I use this for straining my House Of Kolors paint and primer before I put it in the guns. What can I say it works great. I was even able to clean it off and use it again.",4 "Good Product Sturdy cone and mesh, can be washed and re-used. Fine mesh makes for slow straining with latex paint - just what I needed prior to using for spray gun.",3 "Do the job Fantastic value. Have you seen the price for pack of 5 or 6 of these at your local hardware store!!",4 "Better than what I was using These are very high quality strainers at a great price. I am in the furniture refinishing business and these are better and much less expensive than my supplier. def will buy more.",4 "good filters These filters are sturdy and can be used several times before you have to throw it away. Good buy for the money",4 "Good-Quality Strainers Nice strainers. Firm paper. Strainer fabric does the job. I do a lot of fine finish work in urethane, oils and latex",4 "Works great These are exactly what we we're looking for and at a great price. These are one-time use only, don't even try to re-use these. (Trust me, we tried). It does take forever for the paint to strain, but that's another story.",4 "Portfolio, not Presentation case Prat generally makes very good quality cases. This case is nicely made. I gave it two stars because it is listed as a ""presentation portfolio"" case. It is a portfolio case. The presentation cases have ring binders where you can put refillable sheets in them, which this one does not have. I paid 35 plus 10 for shipping which is what you can get this for just about anywhere. Also, for being brand new, it had dings an nicks on it and it was shipped in a flattened box.",1 "A good grinder and a quick delivery time I have had a Glastar grinder before and they are of excellent quality. This one is best for the hobbyist. I ordered it from the US to Australia and it works fine with a transformer. I will need to purchase a glass shield, as (even with safety glasses) you do get glass on the face which is irritating to the skin. The product arrived very promptly.The only criticism of the product is that there are not any decent instructions around the accessories, such as the straight edge guide. I will need to search the web.",3 "The Go-to Glass Grinder! The Glastar Superstar II Grinder is very easy to use. Glass is shaped and dulled at the same time. Clean up is easy.",4 "Just absolutely stunning reproduction I bought this directly from HP when it was on sale (1 free if you buy 2). At first I was hesitant about buying 60 feet of canvas for a hundred and twenty bucks but if you are into fine art printing with 12 megapixel and up cameras, this will make a 20x24"" print that looks like an oil painting using heavy pigment ink on my HP designjet 3200psHP DesignJet Z3200ps - 44"" large-format printer - color - ink-jet - Roll (44 in) - 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi up to 2 min/page (color) - USB, 10/100Base-TXI didn't know if I should waste 8"" to do a color calibration so I did anyways and it turned out for the better. The yellow was under represented in the pigment inks and the color calibration on the canvas boosted the yellow output.Because the canvas is primed it only required 3.4 ml of ink to print with vivid colors (HP vivera inks #70). I have not had a chance to try it yet on my DJ 130NR printer which uses dye based inks instead of the pigment, however a side by side comparison will need to be done.Take note that this is a thick cloth with a white primer. It actually used less ink than a similar size photo paper and gave a much more vivid picture in 20 x 24"". The next step is to buy a frame for it and tack it into the frame. You can make a frame yourself from 1x2 lumber and a air tack gun. Bevel the ends (the 20 and 24 sticks) to 45 degrees and square it all up. Use your same pneumatic tack gun to stretch the fabric in a lugnut pattern, pulling it tight in the process. You will want generous margins on all 4 sides to accomplish this. Finally you can put it under glass or just leave the fabric open as its lifespan is 200 years.",4 "Product was as described Product was just as described, came quickly and was packaged professionally. Has a few issues in the start but they were addressed and taken care of.",4 "Great product - somehow damaged before opening? The roll of canvas arrived in the factory box/packaging which was fully in tact and not damaged in any visible way. The roll inside once opened and started to be fed into the plotter had two tears in the middle of the canvas sheet about 1"" long each and about 2 feet into the roll. The only explanation I can come up with is that it was put into the box this way as the box appears to be in perfect shape, the plastic wrap on the roll was not damaged in any visible way. To lose 2+ feet off a 20 foot roll is quite a bit of lost material/money. That's why I only gave it 4 stars. I've had glossy paper arrive with tape on the gloss surface which also damaged the first foot or so.Other than that initial flaw, the canvas works perfectly for inkjet plotting of photos so far in an HP Z6100.",3 "Great product I bought this without any real need for it. I wanted to paint big but lacked the room and funds. I can roll out a big sheet and pain. When it's dry I can put it away until I paint again. I want to try printing on it too then painting over the print. It is a cheap way to play around for me",4 "HP Artist Matte Canvas Printed on canvas for my first time. Canvas prints well. Pictures look very natural. Well worth the try.",4 "Great Canvas for printing at home This is great canvas for printing at home for a great price. I use this with my HP130nr. The prints look professional. I also spray the canvas with a UV protection to protect my pictures even more. (http://coloradodeer.com/)",4 "Great The HP Artist Matte Canvas I ordered was delivered in a timely manner and it was exactly what I had ordered. Thank you",4 "Nice service Received the item in time. Nice service. Was out of town so could not post comment. Nice doing business with.The canvas looks great.Thanks.",4 "Great Product. Fast Shipping Perfect for the perfect print. Line come out clean and crispy. Colors true to life. A must have for designer and anyone who enjoys great looking prints.",4 "It's Big Matte Paper It's Big Matte paper and does what it is supposed to do, not much else to say. Delivered fast and work like I would expect paper to. It has a great feel to it and my poster prints look great on it.",4 "Good Quality It's good quality, and is thick. This is great for posters, books, brochures, almost anything.",4 "Excellent paper for posters I use this all the time for making posters. The heavy stock is almost like cardboard.",4 "Reasonably priced, works on Canon This is an excellent paper, just the right weight--45 lb.--for posters and printing on a 13 x 19 printer. Color looks nearly perfect--I usually have to bring up the exposure level or brightness in another program before printing to this matte finish. Price per sheet is less than comparable weights, other brands. Very professional look--like straight off an offset press. OK, I'm exaggerating a bit--but you get great results at probably a 60% discount to a commercial printer for short runs--like the 50 or 100 I do at a time, once you figure the cost of the ink too. It goes fast on this paper.",4 "Better for a softer look I've been using Epson papers since I switched from the wet darkroom to digital. I have an Epson 1400 that prints 13x19. The paper gives a very professional look. My only complaint is that it uses a lot of ink and the photos don't have the pop that I'm looking for. To get the pop, I have to use high gloss - I've found that for digital, you get better, sharper prints with the high gloss than the matte. The matte paper gives you a softer look, and is wonderful when printing images of children.",3 "Great for Digital Scrapbookers! I recently started to enter the world of digital scrapbooking -- I looked all around for great paper and I stumbled upon this paper. The quality is wonderful! I am able to print pages for my 12 x 12 album and when finished they look like the old fashioned paper scrapbook pages!! I would highly recommend this paper for scrapbookers!",4 "Great Presentation Paper! In my art school, we have to use this paper to present our digital work after we print it on Epson printers with matte ink. (DON'T USE LASER PRINTING ON THIS PAPER and make sure you print on the right side. There is a yellowish tint on one side to help you) I bought it on Amazon because I didn't want to spend 2 bucks a sheet anymore at the local store!!!Matte paper prints very nicely except sometimes marks show up if the image is rubbed up against.Highly recommend for professional presentation and such.",3 "Great for printing digital scrap pages I thought I'd try this paper because it wasn't as pricey as the 12x12 Epson paper I had been buying. It is not quite as thick as the Epson scrapbooking paper, but I'm very happy with it. I have an Epson R1800 and the colors on the printouts are very vivid. The ink does not smear, either. However, I do let the paper dry for a bit before I handle it.I trim the paper before printing on it, and then I use the leftover piece to print other photos or papers for doing hybrid projects.For the price, it is the best paper I have found for printing digital scrapbook pages.",4 "Reliable quality product I've been using this paper for years, and it is by far the best for Epson inks. The surface affords great consistency in hue and saturation, resulting in a true depiction of screen display colors.",4 "great paper This paper is good. I used it with both canon and epson printer. The results are consistent on both printers.",4 "Great price and fast shipping Great quality paper the print came out really well on the paper cause we use it for art prints which came out great",4 "Very pleased I use this paper with a Canon iX6520 printer. So far I have had very good results. One thing missing is that the box does state if it is dual sided or not as both sides look alike with the naked eye. One caveat is that if you want decent 13 x 19 pictures, you must have a camera of at least a 12X optical lense camera, otherwise you may be disappointed with your results.",4 "great buy this was the best buy I could find on 13 x 19 paper....by far. The quality is fine....and definitely the best buy",4 "I Love this paper! We have big 13x19 portraits on this paper. Everyone asks what studio did our work. They are always surprised that we did them ourselves. I also print my scrapbook pages on this paper!",4 "My favorite paper This is my favorite paper for printing fine art photos for display. I admit however, I havn't tried many other brands and there may be better.",4 "Good Color Gamut and Nice, Professional Feel I think I have now settled on this semi-gloss premium paper after using glossy and matte. Epson's glossy (and everyone else's) is too susceptible to fingerprints. The matte is just too dull, without any sparkle. Although you can't beat the glossy surface if you can keep people from touching it, this is a good compromise between matte and glossy. Will the image last 100 years? Ask me later!",4 "Great Product; Best Price! I came to Amazon looking for Epson Photo paper out of utter frustration with the lack of service on Epson's website.Not only did I find the papers I was looking for, I found them at a much better price!THANKS Amazon for coming through again!!",4 "Great Item The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again",4 "Worth the extra cost I use this paper for a specific application - not just photos but photos heat-mounted onto plywood. I need a paper that stands up to the heat as well as subsequent treatments. Oh, and did I mention I needed it to have exceptional color and clarity both before and after treatment? I've tried several other (more economical) brands that give me the color and clarity but fall short in the area of durability. For simple prints, I might go back to a more economical paper but for the times I need exceptional quality and durability, I'll gladly pay a little extra for this paper. It's worth it.",4 "Awesome photo paper. Print out is just looks awesome and professional with EPSON printer. You can't this picture quality from any print service shop.",4 "Good but not the highest quality I really like this paper. It's not fantastic or the highest quality of paper you can get, but if you aren't a serious about printing it doesn't matter. I'm a photographer, and while I do love this paper, like I said its not the highest quality. But if you want a decent paper that is relatively cheap, this is a good paper.",3 "good paper, hard to find frames I was pleased with the quality of this paper. I did find it strange that it was awfully difficult to find frames that were a size 13x19, so don't just assume that because Epson sells the paper in that size that there are lots of frame choices. I went to at least 3-4 major retailers before I finally found a frame in this size.",3 "nice paper wanted satin but had to settle for this in a pinch. set up correctly on the printer, I got beautiful results. nice light tooth without a noticeable texture.",3 "Epson Matte Paper Excellent product at a fair price.Very quick to ship.",4 "too thick, too yellow I had two types of projects, a digital photo album and some trifold flyers for my business. I tried two types of double-sided paper for my inkjet printer. This paper gave a faint yellow tinge to my photos, and is too thick for my flyers. For both uses, printworks photo project paper looks better. The latter is a bit shinier than the epson, which might be a downside for some projects.",1 "OK Paper for Invitations/Postcards This paper is not for archival picture printing. Best for presentations, invitations, postcards, etc., anything you don't want to keep around for many years. Definitely not for scrapbooking or photo albums. Paper quality is good though. Feels substantial and printing is fine.",2 "Paper Printer paper was just as I thought it would be. I printed pictures off and they came out great on this paper.",4 """ITS JUST CARD STOCK"" - U-GO-will-e....! I AM USING Margarito Espinoza Jr. ""will-e"" REVIEW, IT'S ""PERFECT....!Ok, I got this thinking it was going to be quality Matte Photo paper, but I really don't see the difference from regular card stock. I compared the 2, one of which I purchased a ream at wal mart for half the price of this. Very disappointed in the print quality as well. Images look so much more vivid and bolder on regular paper than this. Don't waste your money. Its just card stock.NOT MORE THAN PLAIN PAPER AT A HIGH COST $$$$...! I WILL BE SENDING IT BACK...!U-GO-WILL-E.....!",1 "Great product This paper is perfect for making cards on your own computer. It is a great matte finish and is a perfect weight for cards. It would be great presentation paper also.",4 "Paper MATTE This works beautiful for calendars and a great price. It didn't bleed through the pages. The only drawback that I had was that I had to hand-feed it in my printer but maybe my printer wasn't equipped for it.",3 "Calenders I make calenders and this paper is perfect for doublesided printing of pictures on one side and dates on the other.",4 "Works PERFECTLY on my Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II This paper has many positive reviews, so I'll describe my project in case someone else is considering a similar application. I am revising the menus at my husband's restaurant, adding color and food photos. My work was immensely simplified by this great-quality double-sided paper. I was concerned that my red/blue fountain fill background would show through to the other side. I am so very pleased that I can have a white background with some very dark spots on one side and a totally saturated graphic on the other side with nothing bleeding from one side to the other. Both the text and graphics are very sharp with vivid color, and full bleed with no smudges. I am taking Epson's suggestion to let the paper thoroughly dry before printing the other side. I will probably use this paper exclusively for my matte printing.",4 "Great Card Stock Paper Bought this to make church door flyers. Perfect thickness and they printed beautifully. I ordered more for upcoming events. Highly recommend.",4 "Best BAR NONE I am creating a journal out of copied original artwork. I was fortunate enough to be given the use of the original giclée image (on disk) from the artist. When I set about cropping my pages then printing them out I started to run into problems. My printer is an HP Photosmart Premium. I tried HP matte photo paper (not bad), HP presentation paper (lousy), Office Depot presentation paper (not bad), Regular scrapbook card-stock (not bad), Kodak matte photo paper not bad. All showed great detail but all were dull compared to this gorgeous vibrant original. Finally I went digging through my paper drawer and ran across a brand new box of the SO41568. Just for a lark I decided to reprint one of my main pages. I was stunned at how gorgeous it is. The difference from the others is absolutely amazing. I have an apple monitor and holding up the print next to it ... there is very little difference. I am thrilled!I am here to pick up more of this paper and will be using it exclusively from now on for any of my art projects.I thought it was a bit pricy but considering the ink I wasted on the other papers and the vibrancy of the print now it is well worth it.",4 "Double Sided Matte We have used Epson S041568 Double-Sided Matte Photo Paper (8.5x11, 50-Sheets) for at least 3-4 years and am very satisfied with its quality We use it for Oral Histories of veterans and print text and photos using Quark.",4 "Double-sided Inkjet paper. Excellent! Excellent! Did I say ""excellent!""? Wonderful, crisp printed detail and color. The absolute best for two-sided printing!!!!",4 "The BEST paper for greeting cards! I make greeting cards with pictures & find that this is the BEST paper because the pics turn out so beautiful inside & out.",4 "the one consumer priced paper to use I've tried many types of paper with my Epson 1280 - and this is the one to use. Kodak's consumer double matte paper leaves lines (very light, but visible)and and the colors are not as rich. Kodak and Epson's regular photo paper do the same thing. Epson matte paper is inexpensive and consistently makes rich beautiful prints.",4 "Excellent photo printing ...but I was planning to use this for cards. It's a little difficult to fold. I also bought PrintWorks matte finish photo project paper, which is perfect for cards. Both papers allow for bright photos.",4 "Great Paper, Great Color depth I use this paper almost always when proofing to giving presentations. Gives a good color representation and make the color rich. I highly suggest over other matte papers in this price range.",4 "Great Value Wonderful matte paper and quite the price for so many sheets. Once again, buy a couple of packs and you get free shipping and it's so much cheaper than any store I have found. Just remember, it's MATTE finish, not glossy. I prefer the Matte look and am reprinting tons of old photos and sharing with the entire family. Great buy!",4 "What I like about this order I recently orderedEpson S041568 Double-Sided Matte Photo Paper (8.5x11, 50-Sheets). I am very happy with the paper. I wanted to make a digital photo album where I actually make it in to a hard bound book. The paper is excellant quality and is also an excellant price. I definately will order it again.",4 "Excellent Excellent paper for anything you want to print, the colors are amazing and the paper takes well loads of ink",4 "Photo Paper The paper was as identified and arrived in a timely manner. I would do business with this vendor again when i need more paper.",4 "CALENDAR MAKER I make calendars for family Christmas gifts and this paper is great. Works fine and pics come out good.",4 "Great Product This stuff is GREAT. Inexpensive, it feels very good and the prints look great. When I bought it from Amazon it was creased when I got it but otherwise it is really great paper.",4 "ITS JUST CARDSTOCK!! Ok, I got this thinking it was going to be quality Matte Photo paper, but I really don't see the difference from regular card stock. I compared the 2, one of which I purchased a ream at wal mart for half the price of this. Very disappointed in the print quality as well. Images look so much more vivid and bolder on regular paper than this. Don't waste your money. Its just card stock.",0 "Disappointed I've used this paper for years and been happy with it. But when the shipment came in from Amazon this time, I immediately noticed it was no longer ""photo"" paper. It is now presentation paper. I'm not sure if it is the same product, but it appears Epson has downgraded it, which makes me wonder if it is no longer good for long-term photo use. There's no mention of that use on the new packaging.",1 "Product I expected, but warped I've used this paper millions of times over the years, and what I received was the correct product, but this is the first time it's arrived warped - it's vertically curving, and the prints never lie flat. Which is a major disappointment.",1 "Excellent product/RIDICULOUS SERVICE FROM AMAZON!! Two weeks after I ordered this product from Amazon (when I desperately needed it), I hadn't received it from Amazon yet, so I contacted the actual company it comes from, and they hadn't even received the request from Amazon, yet Amazon took our money right when the order was placed!! So, I IMMEDIATELY (within 24 hrs.!)received the product from the company, after I called them, and the product was everything I needed it to be. Amazon, however, will not be my ordering source, any longer!",4 "evaluating matte paper The explanation of how to use the paper was priceless. THE END PRODUCT AFTER USING THE PAPER -I give 3 and 1/2 stars.",3 "Good deal for the price I wanted to create calendars for our family. I found this a good deal for the printer (I have Lexmark Z54) and for the requirement. I had taken 5 calendars out of this and it works good for the double-side calendar. I could get an excellent finish. Color rendering is perfect and I did not find any smudging or bloating. The thickness is fine enough for a double-sided output.I also found Matte finish better than Glossy in case of inkjet printers, especially this one, the best.I would definitely recommend this product.",4 "Great Paper I am currently working on my architecture portfolio to send out to potential employers and this paper is the only one that I will use. It is amazing how much clearer the prints turn out than that of regular card stock. The colors also turn out more accurate than HP's brochere paper. It is not to stiff either... yet thick enough to score without allowing the blade to penetrate through the paper. Transparency not a issue unless you hold it up to the light.",4 "great paper I used this paper for a professional quality architecture portfolio, with high resolution images on both sides of the paper, and it came out great. Even the professional print shop I took it to to have it bound thought the paper worked beautifully. Took me two days to find a store that had it in stock, but well worth the hunt. And for the quantity and quality, well worth the price. Definitely will use it again.",4 "Wonderful Christmas Card paper I use this paper for Christmas cards and can print inside and out with photos. I love it.",4 "Epson Premium Presentation Paper Among many of similar paper products this offers the best results if one is seeking clean, professional looking print outs from an ink jet printer. I would have to say however that I am and have been a frequent consumer of Espon products, and the results I receive are supported by using an Espon Printer and their inks. My use of these papers is in connection with original designs and art work but on the occasions that I have reproduced photos I get the same amazing results from not only this type paper but all the professional grade products Espon offers. These are not the least expensive papers but in comparison the quality outweighs the price.For personal use these match or at times exceed the highest standards of reproduction. As a former Art Director for a large printing company in Manhattan my simple printer Stylus 1280 and the paper products of Epson for use with them is outstanding. Aside from owning equipment as do the printing companies you cannot get any closer to the same output and the paper has a great deal to do with it. Other printers are fine, other papers are good but Espon seems to have accomplished what the others have not, professional print outs from very basic equipment for home studio or personal photo reproduction. I have been using Espon products for about twelve years and have never been disappointed.",4 "Surprised and Pleased My husband and I performed a lot of research to find two-sided photo paper. Finally, we took a chance on this one. Our lack of confidence was due to the somewhat mixed reviews already posted for the product and our requirement for high quality. The paper arrived promptly. The weight of it was just right for our photo album creation and we couldn't be more pleased with the vibrancy of the colors on the page (using a Canon MP800). I'm ordering more before they run out!",4 "Great for making cards! I purchased this paper to print-out cards we designed for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. We have a wedding photo on the front, and additional images inside. There is no bleeding of the ink into the paper, the weight of the paper is perfect. The cards turned out beautiful!",4 "great for pictures at home beautiful for pictures and posters from home printer.great matte paper for single or double sided use.",4 "I also recommend this paper I also have used this paper for making family calendars this Christmas and found the quality excellent. It is not easy to find in stores.",4 "Excellent for Greeting Cards The weight of this paper makes it suitable for greeting cards. I do not get any bleed through from the other side when I do double sided printing. I have found that it works just as well with the Canon as with my old Epson. The colors seem to hold true to my expectations. I recommend it's use.",4 "Simply the best I have used the whole line of Epson Premium papers and the Luster finish is my favorite. Using an Epson 1270 for years I was able to create high quality prints reliably and repeatedly. I recently upgraded to an Epson R1800, the print quality is now identical to conventional photo prints. Actually, since I hated darkroom dodging and burning sessions, my digital prints are vastly improved over their conventional counterparts due to the ease with witch proofs can be made. With the new R1800 prints come out instantly dry and beautiful.This is the paper that allows you to have a true home print lab.Price is the only drawback. (Sheets are cheaper than rolls.)",4 "The best of them all! I've tried many kinds and brands of photo paper, but this Epson Premium Lustre is the best, even printed on a Canon i9900 printer!",4 "Premium Luster Paper Best paper I have ever used and I've used them all! Works great on an HP 7760 printer and gives a clean, crystalline-like finish. Very professional appearing images and black area won't stick to glass frames like some other papers do. Worth the extra cost as quality is the best.",4 "Great large format paper! I do large format prints for friends , family, of my best stuff, and this paper is excellent. I like the fact that it isn't a high gloss paper; somewhere in between gloss and matte. I use an Epson printer so the prints are superb. I would expect as much on any decent printer.",4 "Probably Epsons best for the 1280 Having used just about every paper available from Epson for the Stylus1280 including the Velvet Fine Art,I'd have to say this one is the best.Just using the supplied profile (Premium Glossy Photo Paper - on the 1280) the results were very good.Any other paper, results were okay but bettered with custom profiles.This will now be my standard photo paper on the 1280 and future epson printers.",4 "Outstanding performance without loss of image detail Epson S041407 Premium Luster Photo Paper 13 X 19 (50-Sheet)This is a superb paper which presents excellent color density without loss of image detail, while avoiding the sometimes distracting reflections of glossy paper.",4 "VERIFY EPSON PART# PLEASE READ! Epson Ultra Premium Luster photo paper is beyond excellent... but please verify what size you are buying!! The ""Model Number"" and Manufacturers ""Part Number"" do not match. The photo in the listing shows a 50 sheet box of 13"" x 19"" inch paper... yet the manufactures part number is actually for a 50 sheet box of 11.7"" by 16.5"" paper. Just a word to the wise. I'm sure that the manufactures part number is just a typo... and sure that this really is the 13 x 19 paper.",4 "Excellent when combined will all the right tools This paper in combination with an Omni Page monitor calibrator, PhotoShop, and an Epson R1800 produces the best (sharpest and most colorful) photographs I have ever seen. It is definately worth the price. I am rather rural, so I have to order ink and paper through Amazon, but I would have to order it in any case. Through Amazon, I always get both ink and paper in reasonable time.",4 "Really reliable! I have done digital photography for many years now.I have always had Epson printers, 1270 in the year 2000, R-2400 later, then 3880 in the past year, all of which have been just terrific!Have tried many papers, but for sales, reliability, consistency and just the finest found, Epson Premium Luster Photo paper and Semigloss have always played the major role in my purchases.They are just right- affordable, tried and true.BLB",4 "Great stuff, large version I've been using the Epson Ultra Premium luster and glossy paper for quite some time on my Stylus R3000, and it's become my standard ""just works"" paper for when I want near maximum-quality photo paper with a standard finish that ""just works"" with my printer without messing with ICC profiles or advanced printer settings. I've only recently gotten around to printing anything this large on photo paper though.This larger sized paper seems to be no different in quality than the smaller cuts with the same product name. Because of this I'd recommend going though at least 50 sheets of 8.5x11 or even 4x6 of the same type to become familiar with what it looks like before dropping the cash for large sizes like this, but if you're already familiar with smaller Ultra Premium Luster then you know what you're going to get with this stuff.Other papers out there by companies like Red River are nicer in various ways, and less expensive per square inch, but at the very least they're going to require their own ICC profiles and possibly printer setting tweaking. If you need to just show up at some place where there's an Epson printer or othetrwise can't get full control of the printing process due to lack of time or whatever, the Epson Ultra Premium papers are always the thing to use when you need the best quality output possible without any special configuration or calibration.",4 "The best Just wish it wasn't so expensive. Simply the best paper for printing from your Epson Photo Stylus. Soft dull gloss finish is just enough to make your images pop without being too shiny or too flat. Heavy weight, similar to photo paper, I'd say. Not card stock, but not transparent text weight either. You'll love it. Buy it.",4 "Great paper Probably the best paper I have ever used. Super heavyweight and with Epson pigment inks. it's very water resistant.",4 "Best All Around I have always been a fan of matte paper, however, I have been experimenting with Epson Lustre and it is the best for definition and over all in every catagory. Tks Amazon.",4 "Ecellent Paper This paper makes beautiful prints on my Epson R3880 printer and exceeds my expectations. The packaging is excellent as well. I highly recommend it to Epson printer owners.",4 "Class requirement This paper was a class requirement for my final photography course. I hated spending the money but once I used the paper and saw how excellent the quality was on my finished products I was completely satisfied.",4 "Excellent paper This very large paper works extremely well with my printer (an Epson R3000). The colors are true and the luster finish prevents glare and bright reflections.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LUSTER GREAT FAST SERVICE, USED FOR SERVAL CLASSES FOR TWO SEMESTERS, I LOVED THE PHOTO'S FINISH PRODUCT, I WOULD LIKE IT CHEAPER.",4 "So Far So Good I'm pretty pleased with this paper. Recently bought an Epson Stylus Photo R2880 and I can definitely show my work with pride on this paper. I've only used it for printing some of my highly saturated fine art photography works and it shows well.",3 "Paper is very good on my Epson printer. I do not have a pro printer but I use Epson Stylus Photo 1400 which prints very professional quality prints.",4 "Well priced and great paper! This is my favorite photo paper for this price and I print a lot of my photography on it. All my photos look great when printed on this paper just make sure you print on a good printer with it and set up your color profiles in photoshop correctly and then you're ready to go!",4 "Epson paper The picture comes out great in this paper I advise you that you should buy this paper it's worth the price",4 "As Advertised Epson paper is, well, epson paper. I got my order in a shorter period of time than expected and am completely satisfied.",4 "Epsom premium Lustre Photo paper The best product quality. Of all the photo papers I have used in the past. I strongly recommend Epson printers and media like this paper.",4 "Great Quality. I'm a student and Epson Premium Luster is highly recommended by the professor. I can see why. The blacks are deep and rich and it just looks fantastic. Epson makes some of the best paper available. If you want professional quality, this is the best choice.",4 "Excellent Paper This paper make great prints on my Epson 1800. If your going to bother printing yourself might as well use the best.",4 "Epson Premium Luster is a great product, too bad it's..... ridiculously priced at just over $85 at Amazon and well over $110 from the manufacturer. Don't you just wonder what kind of margin Epson makes on this product, other papers, and their inks, which are also way overpriced. A nice premium luster printing surface to use as an alternative is made by InkPress and sold in a number of different sizes. This size of 13 x 19 can be purchased from a seller on eBay for considerably less.",4 "This is semigloss 240 g/sq.m What a disapointment. Epson used to ship Premium Photo Semi Gloss better than that. So much for all efforts saving trees.",1 "A super paper, but careful with the company. The paper has always been wonderful. I have used it many times with my portrait pictures. The company is to be desired. They never said they DON'T deliver APO. I only learned of this by contacting THEM a month later. I order from another now.",4 "Epson S041407 Premium Luster Photo Paper 13 X 19 (50-Sheet) It is a great product",4 "Epson Ink Received the Epson Ink in record time even with regular mail. Name brand Epson, not a refill. Thank you very much - I will order again.",4 "Epson premium lustre photo paper This is the greatest paper I have ever used. The pictures could not be better if printed professionally. Along with my Epson R220 printer, the combination is perfect.",4 "Best Photo paper I do a lot of scrapbooking and this is the best paper I have found to give me consistant color. I still use an Epson 1280 and they work very well together.",4 "Photo Student Gives Thumbs Up This paper is great for reproducing digital images both color and black and white. The surface is in between a glossy and a matte finish. I have not had any problems with color reproduction on the paper or problems with the color fading. It does have benefits over the matte finish, it does not scratch like the matte finish and there is more definition in the image. The paper is a good buy if you want high quality archival prints at a low cost. I use an epson printer so I can not personally say how it works with other printer profiles but I do know that people have had success using other printers other than epson with this paper. There is one concern that I have noticed and that is if you store your prints anywhere where they could be exposed to high heat make sure that the images do not touch if they are stacked. I have not had any prints ruined but I have noticed that they will stick together slightly.",4 "Great paper Used this for printing passport photos. Even my Dutch passport photo was accepted. (The Dutch gov't recently made photo rules extremely strict, I was the first at the consulate who had photos that were actually correct on the first try.)Beautiful paper for any type of print using the R1800",4 "great photo prints I love the texture of this paper, the ink seems to stand out on it, and the finish is very similar to instore photo processing. I'm an avid scrapper, and just nerdy enough to not like the textures mixed in my pages. This fits right in with my pages from commercial processing, without having to wait for a trip or two to the store. I have a canon printer, so it's taken a little experimenting to get the brightness I am used to, but once I saved those settings, everything is printing great now.",4 "Epson Professional Photo Paper We are a professional photography studio and are extremely pleased with this photo paper. I placed this order through Amazon because I trust this site and they were very competitive on pricing. The fullfillment house was very prompt in shipping and the product arrived packed very well.",4 "Quick, Accurate Delivery was timely. Product was just what I wanted. Thank you.",4 "GREAT, but Pricey USING THIS WITH EPSON PHOTO PRINTERS, the quality has always been great.It is kind of expensive if you print a lot.",3 "Epson Ultra Premium Luster Handles Ink Wonderfully This paper handles ink wonderfully. It's quick drying, so there isn't any smearing or smudging within a minute or two of printing. Delivers a great sheen look without being overly glossy. We print our business' art productions on this paper and the colors come out true to the original works. Easy enough for an amateur and quality enough for a professional.",4 "Dream paper I have tried many papers as an amateur photographer. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 2400 printer. I use the UltraChrome K3 ink and get absolutely incredible results. It is as sharp as the glossy (or nearly so) and doesn't reflect lights back. It dries almost instantly. It feels like a photo. I always get complements.",4 "The best paper: just wait 24 hours I've tried all the major premium papers (not the specialty papers like watercolor or canvas styled ones), and I keep looking for a paper that has the subtly and fineness of color, range, and clarity of this paper, so I can save money. But I still can't find one. One proviso, you must wait 24 hours after your print comes out of your printer before handling the finished product. It might look great and 'touchable', but it takes about 24 hours for the chemical reaction to fully bring out the full tonal qualities. Print, admire, put it in a safe place for a day, then look at the results. If you can find a truly comparable paper, let me know.",4 "Digital Photography - Great Paper I used the paper for a class in Digital Photography. It was Great!!",4 "Best Paper Quality I use this paper for portraits, compared to other paper, the results are unbelievable. MAKES A PHOTO LOOK LIKE A WOW SHOT.",4 "Not Only is it Long Lasting, It Can Take a Good Deal of Abuse Too! Length:: 3:44 MinsInfo:This review is not really a typical one and is more like a no holds barred endurance test. This poor photo went through quite a bit of trauma before finally hitting the frame.Positives:Great vibrant color.Dries super fast.Rugged and glutton for punishment.Negatives:Slightly more reflective than typical luster paper.",4 "Beautiful Prints The prints are beautiful on this great, glossy paper. It is exactly as described in the product description. I'm very happy with it.",4 "Fantastic!!! This paper is exactly as advertised! You achieve that professional look and feel with a very heavy stock, without necessarily having the pure gloss that you get with most "Ultra Premium" photo papers. You won't regret this purchase!",4 "very good its really good high equality paper. got it earlier that what was expected. my pictures come out really nice in them.",4 "Great quality This paper works excellent with the epson R280 very little problems with a professional looking end result i would recommend it",4 "Buena Calidad.. It is a great product to work with. The results are pretty good, nice colors and contrast. I recommend it 100%.",4 "Happy With this Paper I'm pretty pleased with this paper. Recently bought an Epson Stylus Photo R2880 and I can definitely show my work with pride on this paper. I've only used it for printing some of my highly saturated fine art photography works and it shows well.",3 "The best looking paper I've used I use this paper to print out 2.3 to 4 megapixel digital photos on an Epson C44UX printer at 8 x 6. The finish of the paper has a beautiful jeweled look and the paper dries quickly. The colors do not smudge placed inside archival sleeves. In comparison to other papers I have used the past month, it's far superior to Southworth standard glossy paper. Southworth paper actually warps because the gel layer might be too thin or maybe because the paper is cheaply produced -- Southworth paper is essentially paper with a thin coating of something or other. Kodak Premium Photo paper (glossy) was not as good either. The Kodak paper has a cheaper look to it, but maybe it's due to the glossy finish(?). The Kodak paper is also whiter and the colors looked a bit washed out by comparison to the Epson prints. The print output looked like it came from an inkjet printer. Viewed alone, Kodak prints looked okay -- it's when you put them side by side with another paper that's better. HP Premium Plus (glossy) was nearly as good, but the colors also didn't seem to appear as natural. It may have something to do with whatever gel or emulsion Epson is coating this paper with. The results on Epson paper look like photos from the photo lab -- it's hard to believe my forty five buck printer can make this kind of output. Like someone said elsewhere, you can spend hundreds on a high tech printer, but if you get low quality paper, the results are yuck. So, I use my remaining supply of the other papers to print out labels and things, and I use the Epson paper to print out photos that I frame and hang on the wall. This paper is recommended.",4 "Beautiful Paper I have an Epson 960 Photo Printer. I have tried various Epson photo papers with the printer and this is by far the best. The premium glossy paper was nice but I could see some bands through the image that were barely percepible even when the printer was new. With the Premium Luster paper the ink lays down beautifully and perfectly and the image has what I can only describe in words as a rich feel to it. Paper selection is very personal but if you have not tried this paper you owe it to yourself to run some of it through your printer. There's a good chance you'll be back for more.",4 "Excellent product I print a lot of pictures in my business. This is by far the best paper I have used. I have several types of printers, Cannon, Epson, HP and this works well with all of them. This is a great deal as far as price goes as well. I did a lot of research to find the least expensive to try this product out and this was the best price and the fastest delivery! Professional or family fun this is professional quality paper.",4 "Epson Premium Lustre Photo Paper This is a fantastic product. I use it to print pictures with a professional look. It is a matte finish paper and the finished product looks so much better on this paper than any other photo paper. I print at home, and it is virtually impossible to distinguish the photos I have printed on this paper from professional processing. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Another excellent Epson paper I have an Epson R-380 high definition printer with Claria inks and the best paper that I've found for it is the Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, which is by far the best photo paper that's I've ever used on that printer. I've also had excellent results with the Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte. It's interesting but I recently tried some Kodak Premium Photo Paper Matte and it might be an excellent paper on another printer, on the Epson, produced extremely small horizontal lines. Barely noticeable but definitely there. With the Epson matte paper, these line completely disappeared and the results were near perfection.I've had such great results with these papers that I decided to try the Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and all I can say is that I'm definitely adding it to my papers. I run a small business selling photo prints and cards and use different papers. The finish is determined by the photo. Some just call out for high gloss, while others require a different surface.The luster finish is sort of a cross between matte and glossy and is similar to the ilford pearl paper but holds the Epson inks a bit better. It's a beautiful surface and is a pleasure to look at. It's actually luxurious.Between these three Epson papers, I have it all covered. The choice in photo paper makes all the difference in the world to the serious photographer. Not so much if you're just printing snapshots. This review is aimed at those who want professional photo lab results at home.The Epson R-380 printer as well as these three papers provide the best results. Since I'm actually selling these prints, I'm not as interested in keeping the costs of printing down as I am in the results.Even a few years ago, who would have thought that this level of excellence was possible with home inkjet printing? I now have a full color photo lab right in my office.",4 "Great quality with ink jet printers I have a Canon i950 that I hadn't been that happy with using photo paper by Burlington, Fuji, or Kodak. I purchased this to try to see if the poor quality of my prints was the printer or the paper. Having placed the Epson Premium Luster through several head to head comparisons tonight - the answer is that the printer is fine and the Epson Premium Luster is AWESOME.The photos print just beautifully on this paper. Colors are crisp, droplets don't smudge together and the luster surface dries quickly. This has the look and feel of the paper that wedding photographer use. I printed both high pixel and low pixel count photos. The low pixel counts looked much better on this paper but the proof really comes on high pixel count photos. The resolution is lovely.",4 "Not the paper for detail or color accuracy I typically like Epson papers and have used theirPremium Glossy papersfor years. But I don't quite know what to make of this luster paper. I would like a paper with a little lower reflectivity for prints that are viewed under bright lights. But this sacrifices too much. I shoot at high resolution and spend time calibrating monitors and editing photos to get realistic colors. With this paper, detail goes missing and colors are washed out. It's possible that the printer profile itself is off, but I use an Epson printer (R800) and there's little excuse for that. Their profiles for other papers are pretty close.If you like prints that look like watercolors, then this may be the paper for you. I think it's going to take me a very long time to get through this pack.",1 "The Best Paper I've seen For My Epson Printer! I've used my Epson 890 Printer now for many, many years. I was using Epson High Gloss Paper for my printing needs with great satisfaction. I tried this paper and boy did the picture pop when printed. Such a beautiful blend of colors, and a professional look, you will be truly amazed. I have always used Epson inks and the printer has worked perfectly. I will go into custom settings when printing and set the DPI to 2880. Between the high DPI setting and the Epson Premium Luster Paper I can't go wrong (and neither will you!). For that little ""extra something"" when it comes to printing your special photos believe me you'll be very happy with this paper.Good luck!",4 "Great paper This paper is just glossy enough to make a photo look professional, but with out the glare of high gloss paper. it also had enough weight to feel like it will last.",4 "Professional Paper - Highly Recommended This is a very professional looking stock. You will not be disappointed. Great price for a super Luster finish.Colors and image really pop on this stock. I use this stock on my Canon i860 and have NO problems at all. Dries fast and looks great.",4 "Nothing Special I can buy similar paper at walmat for 14.95 for 100 sheets. Unless your doing archival work save your money. The kodak paper was better and cheaper. This was way overpriced and had a dull look to it. dont wast your money just cause it says epson on it like i did.Kodak worked better -cheaper-more qauntitiy",2 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo paper Luster ..... Really like the look and feel of the finished prints. Very good gamut. Prints are beautiful. Uses photo black ink.",3 "Excellent photo paper This is my photo paper of choice for many prints. The luster or satin surface is versatile and holds color well. Only other photo paper of choice is the exhibition fiber photo paper. Both are valuable, quality papers.",4 "Best paper for photography! I'm a photography student in art college, and this photo paper was recommend by multiple professors of mine. It's excellent - colors and tones are printed with perfection. I've never had a problem with it (yet). It's also considerably cheap - especially from Amazon; I have yet to find a cheaper price on this paper.I'd really suggest this to anyone - be it for family photos or christmas cards, or professional grade prints.",4 "Epson paper The picture comes out great in this paper I advise you that you should buy this paper it's worth the price",4 "Epson Paper Luster It is an excellent photo paper. High quality for printing high quality. I've used it for a long time with great satisfaction,",4 "Fast shipping The epson ultra premium photo paper came fast and was packed well! Love Amazon Prime! I highly recommend. The paper is really nice",4 "Studio Quality Photo Paper This paper is rivaled by none as a professional inkjet photo product. Epson has mastered the ink/quality/longevity/appearance of photo printing with this paper. The paper is heavy weight and has that ""photo studio finish"" on the front. The back of the paper very lightly says ""Epson Professional Paper"" but never gets seen so not a big deal for me. The wow factor is really the finish of the paper. Epson has resin-coated the finish side to maintain paper durability and color hold for a very long lasting image. My wife and I are Artists and have really found a winning combination with this paper and our Epson R2880 printer. We would certainly recommend to others and have already purchased more.",4 "Great paper!! I do a lot of high-end photo printing for my clients who want their digital prints to look and feel like the old heavy Kodak lab paper. This paper fits the bill. it's durable, feeds smoothly, and mounts very well. It's hard to find locally, so Amazon is a good source. I recommend this paper to anyone who wants their quality photos to look good on display.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Luster I am a wedding photographer and I always use the Epson Luster for my 5 X 7 and 8 X 10 enlargements. It is a high quality, archival professional paper that prints true color and my clients are thrilled with the results.I simply wouldn't use any other photo paper.",4 "Excelent paper! Probably the best paper I have ever used. Super heavyweight and with Epson pigment inks. it's very water resistant.",4 "Great paper! I have been using this paper for about 1 1/2 years. It is awesome. I sell my wildlife and landscape photos and this is the only paper I would consider using for my 8x10's. This is the 1st time I have ordered it through Amazon and I was not happy with the time it took to receive my order. If you buy from them place your order 2 to 3 weeks before you need the paper.",4 "epson paper This paper is Awesome.In between glossy and matte,really brings the detail out in your pictures",4 "Great Quality This is great paper for the cost. I had a bit of a hard time adjusting my printer settings using iPhoto but Aperture 2 did a great job with detailing exact photo resolution. I would recommend this to anybody that has good quality pictures (at least 8MP) that would like to print them out.",4 "A god product at a good price Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper produces great results on a variety of printers. I do try to match the photo papeer with the printer, but I have found Epson Ultra Premium which is fantastic on my Epson printer, works equally well on HP, Kodak and other printers. Ordering from Amazon was, as always, simple; the delivery was within 7 days and arrived undamaged. No complaints -- As long as Amazon continues to carry what I need, has the best total price and good service, I will keep shopping here.",4 "Amazing Quality I only use this paper to print pictures and when I do it does an amazing job at great quality. I am very happy and I guess I would have to say this photo paper does the best job out of all the photo paper I have used before. The price on Amazon is a great point since everywhere else I have looked it is kind of steep. I only use this paper now when it comes to printing pictures of my family and I will probably stick with it since the quality is so great. If you have an Epson printer this is probably the best paper you can buy.",4 "Great Paper; Great Price! I came to Amazon to look for this paper after a very frustrating experience with Epson's 'customer-no-service' people. I would have even paid more just to not have to deal with the lack of service. So imagine my suprize when I not only found the paper I wanted, BUT it was also priced substantially lower than Epson's site!Woo Hoo!! Amazon, you came through yet again!",4 "Fantastic paper A little expensive, but prints look amazing when printed with the appropriate ICC profile on a nice printer (I use the epson R1900). Great quality paper.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper This is the only professional photo media that I use for my Epson printed pictures.",4 "I agree with others! On my Epson R2400 this paper produces beautiful prints. Both color and black & white.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LUSTER (8.5x11 Inches, 50 Sheets) (S... I ordered this paper for a class as it was a reasonable price, and I knew from previous experience that it was a quality paper to use for basic printing. I wasn't disappointed at all. While it is considered one of the lower range quality papers, I personally love it and use it often.",4 "Good product Product was as anticipated. Have used before but am able to acquire for less money through warehouse stores. (100 sheets for same price as 50 purchased).",4 "Great Paper for Printing Photos Photos look professional when displayed on this paper. Easy to use; satisfied with this product. Will continue to purchase in the future.",4 "excellent quality paper I know it costs slightly more than glossy, but it's definitely worth it when you see the results. I'll certainly sticj to buying Luster in future.",4 "good investment The paper is a good investment for your photographs, I used to use the glossy but the ultra premium luster is much better, try it you'll like it also.",4 "Epson Luster Paper Loved the paper when i received it this paper reminds of the photos I get at a professional photo shop its nice and heavy also not flimsy.",4 "Fantastic Paper! I started buying this Epson Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper a few months ago and I couldn't believe the difference it made in the printing of my photos. Everyone I gave a print to commented on how vibrant & beautiful the colors were. I love this paper and will continue to buy it. Had a wonderful experience with the seller and would recommend them to anyone! Great buying time!",4 "Excellent photo paper. Epson Ultra Premium Photo Luster has been my choice for ink jet printing for the last 4 years .I primarily photograph landscape and nature scenes . This paper has the right amount of brightness and resolution to make photos standout.",4 "Quality paper This is quality paper at a good price for low quantity needs. Works well with laser jet and ink jet printer.",4 "great paper This paper arrived quickly . It was just as ordered. My daughter needed it forschool in her photo class. Thanks",4 "save for the best photo I rarely use this E-luster paper and reserve it for portrait photo of people only. The material and texture of theis paper is like what you see from professional prints you see from family portrait. I usually use the cheaper Epson Premium Glossy Paper for most other my other printouts.I used to have two older Epson 820 and 1200, now that I moved to a Canon i960 (somewhat old too)this paper still print spectacularly. Epson and Canon paper are interchangeable with each other printer to paper and vise verse. Epson and Canon printers don't play well with HP and Kodak papers.",4 "Check your printer preferences b4 purchasing This paper will not work with the Epson Workforce 600 because Epson does not offer any printer profiles for this printer other than the 5 epson paper profiles that came with the printer. Contrast will come out poorly when using this paper on the 600 printer. I would imagine the same is true for the Artisan series of Epson printers... or perhaps ALL epson consumer level printers. But I fear not. The new Epson 3880 printer I ordered last month WILL work with this paper. The new printer will arrive today...So I'm keeping this!!!",3 "Truly a professional quality paper The finish of this paper looks identical to that of many professional portrait studios. The paper even says ""EPSON Professional Paper - Do not Duplicate"" on the watermark on the reverse. This is by far the best paper to get for printing professional looking photos on an Epson Inkjet printer. It's better than their matte paper which looks too flat yet it doesn't have that overly glaring finish like the premium glossy. The detail of the prints is excellent using this paper on my Stylus Photo R220.",4 "best photo paper The premium luster photo paper will make you never want to visit a photo lab again. Depending on the print, I use the ultrapremium or premium luster. You get a little softer feel with this paper and less gloss. I use an Epson R1800 printer which gives the option of a gloss optimizer.You won't regret trying out this paper. The colors contrast perfectly and look fantastic. It will make your prints look professional. This is a highly recommended product.",4 "Go-to premium photo paper for a photography student... I'm a senior majoring in photojournalism and this is my go-to paper when it comes to printing for class homework or critiques. This paper works very well with the Epson 4880 printers we have in the school's digital lab. The luster finish is ideal and the colors are true-to-life while still keeping a vibrance. The shadows have plenty of depth and the highlights are perfectly discernible. I really enjoy that no part of the image seems to fall flat when I'm printing with this paper.The price of this paper is also the best to be found out there at less than $30 a box. A 50 pack can usually last me throughout one class per semester which is perfectly reasonable. I don't stress about making mistakes or wasting paper on a bad print when I'm printing on this paper. I'm a poor student, but I can afford to make the occasional error with this paper (not that I don't try to avoid mistakes at all).When it comes to finals or printing for archival purposes, however, I prefer Moab's Lasal luster paper over Epson's. There is a slight quality difference, although there is also a dramatic price difference to go along with that. But when it comes to just making great prints for critique or test purposes, you're hard up to find a better paper than Epson's.",3 "Best photo paper out there! This is by far the best photo paper out there! Colors look great! The surface is superb! I use this paper with my Canon i850 and it's fabulous... try this paper and it will be the only paper that you will ever want to use with your inkjet!",4 "Supreme Paper Extremely good paper, I've tried other brands of papers with mi Epson R270 and I couldn't get the results that I expected until I get this paper!",4 "Saves money! This paper is double sided, which saves me money every time I use it because, let's face it, I mess up. Sometimes the print didn't come out quite the color I expected or I forgot to add/delete something I'd planned on. Not to mention that double sided is absolutely wonderful for test strips -- not only for getting twice the area to run them on, but also if I decide I don't need a print I've made I can save it to use the back for test strips! The texture is slightly different from the regular Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper I've used in the past, but it has not effected the print quality or color.",4 "The Best Photo Paper I think Epson makes the best photo paper and printers. I use this paper with the Epson Artisan 835 printer. This Luster is the perfect blend of matte and glossy which results in a great pearly finish. It also has a nice weight to the paper, unlike some other photo papers that seem too thin. It's the only paper I buy!!",4 "Couldn't ask for more My experience is consistent with those of the other reviewers.My results were nothing short of spectacular and far betterthan another manufacturer's over-hyped and more expensivebaryta paper.In addition, Epson has taken the trouble to label theirproduct so the printing side can be identified, somethingwhich the other manufacturer was apparently too lazy to do.",4 "good paper I have only just received this it seems fine but I haven't really been able to test it out yet.",3 "protects screen, no real glare reduction As I said, this protects the screen, but there's no real glare reduction as I'd hoped for. fit my hp pavilion dv6 very well. pain to put on, DEFINITELY need TWO people.",2 "Epson Ultra Premiums Photo Paper Luster The package came in very bad shape -- it looked very beat up. I almost returned it without opening it. However, when I did open the package, the paper was in excellent shape. Yes, I would buy this product again.",2 "wrong shipment I ordered the luster paper but was sent the matte. Kind of a big hassle.",0 "Ripped off. First off I ordered Ultra Premium Glossy and received the Luster version. The vendor Shoplet.com has been a pain, very slow and unresponsive to correct my order. They took the money! Well, somebody has. They initially delivered quickly and when I contacted them to correct they stalled us for additional 3 weeks. Since then I sent them the Luster paper, another 3 weeks...no word. Oh brother.",0 "Great product My photography teacher asked me to buy this kind for my homework. I really like the finish of this product. I will definitely purchase it again.",4 "Hard to get much better Other paper manufacturers will poo-poo Epson paper. Not me. I look at the output - what the results are - when I compare papers. And it's hard to beat this paper. Folks comment usually on the quality of the print (from my Epson R-1900). You can spend more, but you won't be able to see much of a difference. Matched with Epson OEM ink, and it's a good combo. Can't get much better.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LUSTER Epson Ultra Premium Matte 8 1/2 x 11 Inch Presentation Paper 50 Count (S041341)I used this paper to print my daughter's year book photos and they came out great. The paper is heavy and gives a rich print. I was very happy with the results.",4 "Good Stuf For the type of paper, I'm not sure you can do any better. Luster seems to be a good finish for images where you don't need super sharp fine lines, but do want to reduce the effect of glare. This is the paper I use the most, though luster will make fine lines and edges appear slightly fuzzy, so I use gloss if extremely fine detail is important for some reason. The built-in printer profiles work great.",4 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster I was very pleased with the prints produced on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster. The only thing preventing me from giving it a 5 star rating is the fact that the back has a slick coating requiring a photo pen if you wish to write anything. It also has Epson printed on the back of the paper and I prefer a plain back.",3 "Epson Luster Photo Paper I use only Epson paper with my Epson Photo 4880. More and more people request the luster paper, as it has such a rich look to it. The photos are stunning on the luster paper; and I am using it more and more. Beautiful photos and amazing service from Amazon.",4 "Great Paper This is by far the best luster paper I've used. With the top Epson inks you couldn't get better results.",4 "Great price for a great product Although I felt bad buying from an enemy of free speech I must say they had the best price by far. And the paper quality is stunning, colors and quality are exactly the same as on glossy paper. Good stuff",4 "Preferred paper When I print my photographs on this paper, I believe I'm printing truly professional quality photographs.",4 "Best Quality and Service I have been using Epson paper for almost 20 years and have yet to be disappointed with it. Amazon's price and service is exemplary.",4 "Saves money! This paper is double sided, which saves me money every time I use it because, let's face it, I mess up. Sometimes the print didn't come out quite the color I expected or I forgot to add/delete something I'd planned on. Not to mention that double sided is absolutely wonderful for test strips -- not only for getting twice the area to run them on, but also if I decide I don't need a print I've made I can save it to use the back for test strips! The texture is slightly different from the regular Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper I've used in the past, but it has not effected the print quality or color.",4 "If I could give 6 stars I would! I bought the 50 sheet pack on the off chance that this was the type of paper I had been searching for. Having tried the glossy, the semi-glossy, matte, and in several different brands looking for the ""just right"" paper; I can say that I am a firm believer in this paper. I love it! It is what I think of when I think of pictures, both for personal use (back when pictures were NOT a dime a dozen), and for showcasing photographic artwork. I have since purchased the 250 pack of paper for the investment price of 100$ but even if I never sell a print, this is the paper I want to be looking at and showing my potential clients!Great product!",4 "Big fan I've been using this paper for a while and I'm a fan. I much prefer the Luster finish to glossy or matte. I use an Artisan 815",4 "Excellent Paper for Fine Art Prints This paper is the best i have used to make prints of art work. I scan my painting and print them using this paper - very high quality looking print.",4 "Blown away by the quality! I'm using this paper with my new Epson 3880 and I was shocked at how gorgeous the images are. I sell fine art prints and I think these look much better than the prints I was getting through online and local sites.",4 "Amazing! I spent about a week retouching a very old black and white photo, and once I was done I used this paper to output the image on an Epson 4800. I used the photo (glossy) black ink setting on the printer. The result was stunning and I couldn't be happier. It truly has the look and feel of something created in a darkroom. I plan to use this paper on all of my art photography needs. Amazing!",4 "Epson Ultra Premium vs Office Depot premuim I am using this paper with an Epson Stylus Photo 1400. When I got the printer I got some Office Depot brand gloss premium photo paper because it was on sale, about half off. I was happy with the results, but I wanted to see if I was missing out by not having the Epson Ultra Premium. I like the Epson paper better, it looks like a professionally printed photo on professional paper. The Office Depot Premium paper looks good, but it still sort of has that home photo printer look. I have also never been a fan of glossy photos, I like the slightly matte look of the Ultra Premium. If I compare the Office Depot paper at the price I got it at (about $10 on sale) to the Epson Ultra Premium, I don't know if I would keep buying the Epson, but comparing them at their normal prices, I think it is worth it to spend a little more and get the Ultra Premium.",4 "Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper The perfect paper to use for professional, long-lasting photographs. Not matte, not glossy, simply the best.",4 "Creative Essential Of the paper products for their inkjet printers that Epson makes this is of the higher level.",4 "Must be the best paper on the market I purchased this paper in the 11.7 x 16.5 size for my epson R1800 printer after reading the reviews for the 8.5 x 11. I wasn,t dissapointed this is by far the best paper on the market. I printed an 11x14 of a photo that I had printed by a photo lab on luster paper, and it looked as good as,and in some respects beter than the photo lab print of the same size. The print that I made had thegloss optimizer turned on and it gave it just a little sheen that in my opinion looks beter than the lab print. If you want lab quality prints this is the paper for you.",4 "Just like it is supposed to The paper is good, I can't find anything wrong with it. I using it for my college photography class, and the printer they have has a gloss optimizer on it, so that makes it glossy instead of luster, but that isn't the papers fault. When I first opened the package, I tried to tear the bag only to have someone tell me that the top is just a flap that closes again. It is pretty heavy paper. It is a good product.",4 "Ok It came bent so I lost like 20 pages, the package was bent didn't know If it was made that way from travel but ethier way I couldn't use 20+ pages cause when printing the ink smudged on the bent sides",2 "Epson Ultra Premium Photo paper Luster This paper produced a very vibrant color photo of excellent quality.I would recommend it to photo buffs that enjoy making their own.",4 "ultra premium this paper, if you haven't seen it, is truly a joy to work with after ensuring you printer knows what paper you have your results wil be simply amazing!",4 "Awesome Product This paper is really good for stationery, and online printables. Like the ones I use from [...]The quality of this paper is better than the ones I have used before",4 "EXCELENCE IS EPSON FOR SURE!! YOU CANT BEAT THE QUALITY OF A GENUINE EPSON PAPER, MY PHOTOGRAPHS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL, USING THIS FINE PRODUCT. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT",4 "EPSON INKJET PAPER GREAT PAPER, BEST FOR MY EPSON BIG FORMAT PRINTER, GREAT SERVICE TOO AND SUPER DELIVERY FROM ANT ONLINE. VERY SATISFIED.",4 "Just paper? Yes, it is just paper, but I use it all the time and my photos look great on it.",3 "works fine works fine. Please don't make us write all these words. It keeps you from getting reviews. I cannot spend this much time.",4 "dsl this paper was recommended to me to use on my new epson printer, i wasn't extremely impressed with the product results had better results from a different vender.",1 "Great Canvas I don't doubt that a WATER based coating doesn't work well on this canvas since even though the Epson ink is pigmented, on this canvas it has very low water resistance if the print is not coated after printing. I use PremierArt Print Shield spray (available from www.ATLEX.COM) which is what Wilhelm uses when testing for display life (www.wilhelm-research.com). This works very well and I'm very satisfied with the combination of this canvas and the PremierArt Print Shield.",4 "Horrible Canvas Have a brand new state of the art Epson 7880, 24""-inch printer. This canvas does not hold the ink. After letting it cure for 24 hours ... I used a perfectly proven & acceptable brush-on, water-based sealer & the ink immediately cracked & split. Could/would not sell a print on this canvas to ANY customer. Spray finish seems to hold, but only because I have not done a scratch test. Can only use in portfolio, and this canvas was just as expensive as the ones that work ... at least $120 for 40""-feet. Suggest using Fredrix 777, or other tested brand. Beware how canvas such as this is advertised on Amazon. ""Canvas Fine Art Paper"" ... not at all.",0 "Junk! Those looking for useable tools should look elsewhere. These hammers are junk. Horrible fit and finish, horrible paint, horrible craftmanship.The handles look like they were made with junk wood and 1 of the hammer head is loose, and another one came right off when I took the hammer out of the package.",0 "Not the same as the paper that comes with their printers I really enjoyed the Premium Glossy Photo Paper which came with my Epson Stylus CX3810. Believing that this was the same stuff, I picked it up. To my dismay I learned that every shingle sheet is not 4x6, but actually larger. This paper is intended to be used with software called LivePix which doesn't even come with every Epson printer (and apparently not with mine). It does have a 4x6 section with perforated edges, but that doesn't help me at all unless I have the software. As a result, I had to tear all the perforation off of every sheet before I could use it with the printing wizard already in Windows XP. This is junk. You are better off buying some other kind which is already 4x6.",0 "Meets The Need for other than Mfc-390mc This paper reads 'for Mfc-390mc' but my research suggests that it will work with a lot of machines so check the 'Brother' website before giving up on it. I have a Brother intellifax 820MC that I've had a long time. It's still in excellent condition so occasionally I use it for faxing. I first looked at this paper in local stores; the box did not leave me satisfied that it would work with my machine. After further research I found that it's targeted to work with 800 series machines so I took a chance and ordered it. Since I don't use the fax often I haven't used it yet but it looks right for my fax.",4 "Best price We use this paper in Brother Pocketjet 3 Plus mobile printers. Pricing locally was absurb and that was if you could find them in stock. The best price we found was on Amazon.",4 "Brother 8.5in X 98ft 2-rolls Thermal Plus Fax Paper for Mfc-390mc This Fax paper is hard to find in my area.I really appreciate your low price and fast shipping.",4 "Paper needed for my Fax is difficult to find. Thanks Amazon, for carrying the paper that I need for my fax...Since my fax machine is a older model, few places have the paper I need. I am also thankful that Amazon had the cheapest price besides. Amazon.com is the best place to shop for the best prices.Brother",4 "A very missed ""Shining Star""! This song is a great song with a cool beat!! It is sad that we wont get a chance to see him preform this one. I wouldnt pay the $50.00 the seller is asking for because music is a gift that should be shared and not abused. If you can get a copy from a friend like I did, do so and spead Luther's voice forever!!!!",4 "Still Shining Luther Vandross, was definitely one of the soulful and Earthy singers ever that really showed the one thing that should stand out for any musician or singer today alone, the voice. Nevertheless, it is still sad that it has been over a year since his heartbreaking death. However, there is stillsome great music of his that is finally out there, like Shine, the first single from the 2006 Ultimate Luther Vandross greatest hits record. The song is definitely upbeat, and delivers with each delight from his voice to the soul of the song. I like it a whole lot because it isn't something that seems flimsy. This is one of the very few good R&B; songs that've been made this year, and Luther's voice shows that even though he isn't here, he is still shining on down to us.Song: B+",3 "good product I like to use sterling for the necklaces, but I sure wish they did not cost quite so darn much",4 "Keep it clean, and it will love you for a long time A new #64 brayer should not cost the consumer more than fifteen U.S. dollars, so shop around.The roller is four inches wide and one and one fourth inches in diameter. This is a fantastic soft brayer suitable for inking blocks, collographs, and toner-based matrixes. Treat it well, and it will love you for a long time. For printmakers on a budget (or those who need to ink small areas), this is a brayer you will gladly welcome into your collection. Ah...it rolls so smoothly...Remember, folks...cheap price doesn't necessarily mean cheap quality.",4 "Love this tape! I've ordered this tape several times, and I love it. For my scrapbooking needs, I need a double-sided removable tape, and this one does the trick. You want to be careful, but it actually is removable without tearing anything it's stuck to. And I like that one side is covered. It helps me get the tape on and be able to trim easily before I remove the covering side. It's a little more expensive than I'd like it to be, but hey, as long as it works the way I want, I won't complain too much about the price.",4 "Nice thread Huge spool of thread perfect for my couch slip cover project. I won't run out. It is hard to pick a color online luckily this neutral tone coordinates well with my fabric choice.",4 "My mom liked it! I bought this as a present for my mom and she really likes it. It is a lovely design.",4 "Is not 1"" square I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1"" x 1"" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is ""1 cm/.625 inches"" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1"" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1"" x 1"" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use.",2 "Broke the third time I used it This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again.",0 "Not as described I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again.",1 "Works well, but not 1"" The 1"" square punch actually creates a square that fits inside a 1.5"" diameter circle. This means the square is more like 1.06066017 inches. (Diameter of the circle is 1.5 inches. If you put a square in the circle, the diagonal line across the square is 1.5"", creating a triangle with a 1.5"" hypotenuse and unknown size of each side. A squared plus B squared = C squared. if A=B, you get 2A^2=1.5^2. It's easy to solve from there...)It doesn't matter a lot, except if you are creating squares that you want to fit into a larger project - like cover a certain size surface. As you put square next to square, the difference adds up surprisingly quickly!",2 "Works well No negative comments. Excellent, useful punch! Clean cut! Great for greeting cards, to use both punch and punched out star.",4 "Wonderful Product Works great and easy to use. We purchased this to make stars for a VBS picture frame project. Thought it would punch through foam, but the foam was too think. Ended up using cardstock, which worked wonderfully, and took a lot less time than cutting each star by hand.",4 "Smaller than I thought I bought this item to make decorations for my husband's send off party for his deployment. When it said 1 inch I was thinking that the star would be about the size of a quarter. But it's not. Its about the size of a penny. The description could be better for this item. However I did get it to work. I just had to change some things up a bit. And the product works great. I would have just bought a bigger size had I known how small this was.",3 "LIKE THE QUALITY AND STRENGTH OF THIS PAPER I USE THESE FOR MAKING CARDS ON MY COMPUTER AND I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH IT. I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT ""VELLUM"" IS SUPPOSED TO BE, SO I CAN'T COMMENT ON SOMEONE ELSE'S REVIEW THAT THIS IS NOT VELLUM. BUT I LIKE THE COLOR AND QUALITY FOR MY PURPOSES.",4 "NOT VELLUM PAPER AND RECEIVED DAMAGED BEWARE - description is misleading - this is NOT vellum paper at all. It is cardstock in ivory color but the product was lumped in with other vellum paper stock so seemed a good price. Very misleading - it is CARDSTOCK not see-through VELLUM stock. Also arrived in 2 shipments and one shipment was badly torn when received.",0 "Not really Ivory in color -- more a manila folder yellow But otherwise, its a great lighter weight cardstock with a smooth finish. Will work fine for mycard making needs...",3 "67 lb Card Stock I was concerned when I read the 1st review on this product, but since the price is good, I ordered 4 packs of the paper figuring if they were damaged, Amazon would stand behind the product. I made a good gamble. The packs were recieved in good condition, no damage, in one box. The box took a bit of a beating along the way, but the product was packaged well enough that there was no damage.This is not 'true' vellum, but is 67 lb card stock and is a good price for the product.",3 "Good price, Good quality, Not Ivory Arrived in good condition. Good quality stock. Would describe the color as butter, not ivory. Much deeper color than ivory.",4 "Ivory cardstock is what I got, works great for my projects Wasn't sure what the vellum bristol was, when I think of vellum it is the see through sheet of paper that you see on wedding invites and such, but vellum bristol is not like that, this was regular looking cardstock, but I am happy with the product. I love the paper that I received, I wasn't sure how to tell what the thickness was going to be, but it is strong enough to handle whatever I want to put it through, very happy with the product. The seller and the time it took for shipping were wonderful.",4 "Nice Textured Paper This paper is perfect for my needs. This 67lb doesn't feel as heavy or firm as similar 69lb weight paper that I've gotten at office stores. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be card stock, but its closer to that than regular paper. Other paper of the same weight tends to jam in my printer, but as I've said for 67lb paper it feels more like 45lb or so and works well in my printer.I print light gray shaded areas for charts and tables and the toner from my laser jet can be rubber off this paper if I select card stock or vellum under the printer settings. After trying all my various printer paper settings, I found that the toner adheres well when I select the rough paper setting. This is only an issue for light shading, darker shading adheres fine on any setting. With light shading, less toner is used so printer setting is more important than to get the toner set. The paper does have a rougher texture to it than standard card stock. It is a plus I think as it is nice paper to handle. The tables and charts I print look better and are easier to read on ivory than on white paper.I always get enough to qualify for free super saving shipping thru Amazon.",3 "great! I love this paper for using it to label my home made soap products. Gives it more of an antique finish",4 "Great Cardstock This is a wonderful cardstock. I always keep grey on hand for several projects, and the Wausau brand is always consistent with color.It prints perfectly in my ink-jet, mono laser and color laser printers.Worth the cost!",4 "Very pleased. I was very pleased with this card stock, quality and price. I use it for making everyday cards, and it was just what I needed. It arrived in perfect condition, too.",4 "Wausau Vellum Bristol Cover Stock The paper will work for the project, but is is not as smothe as as normal copy paper or card stock. The price and service was great, and I will be ordering more.",3 "Needed Vellum I thought this was Vellum paper. I guess I did not read the entire title of Cover Stock. Anyway, I used it for a project I had and it turned out okay.Thank you.",2 "Paper was good enough This arrived with the package sort of open because it seemed to have sat in the warehouse long enough for the glue to come undone, but the paper itself was fine. Thick coverstock that did what I wanted it to do.",3 "Too hard even for an adult The sounds for each pair of matching boxes were all too similar and the matching box sounds didn't even match. The matching pair sounds were similar, but the pitches did not match. It was very fustrating to think you found a match and did not (perhaps the color codes on the bottom were wrong?). I had a couple of other adults try the toy out and they too had the same problem. I am returning this item. Very disappointed.",0 "Way too difficult! I bought this for my pre-school classroom, and my oh my, do I regret that purchase! The sounds are all so similar, that not even the adults in my classroom could figure it out, no less the kids! It's a neat idea, but the company really needs to work on differentiating the sounds.",0 "Sounds do not match at all!! I just received this soundbox. The sounds for boxes that ARE supposed to match DO NOT, and the sounds for different boxes that ARE NOT supposed to match DO. Kind of surprised as this is not rocket science.This product, I should add, is well made. The boxes are sturdy, light, and easy for small hands to hold onto. Both my 2.5 yo and my 9 month old enjoyed picking up and rattling the boxes. However, it still does not do what it says it does, match sounds and then be able to check your performance by color matching.It's going right back from where it came!",0 "Beautiful paper This paper is just too beautiful to use for my nephew's wedding crane. I've seen what happens to wedding cranes--get stuffed into some dusty old box and stored forever, all crushed and crumpled; or they get left hanging where they are until the cats tear them down, or people take a string home as mementos (and put them in old dusty boxes...). I'm going to make myself some cranes (does the good fortune happen if you ""crane"" yourself?) for my own home with this wonderful paper because at least I appreciate it.",4 "Great price but they are starting to break already These are nice but the flowers are starting to bust off after pretty regular use. For the price it doesn't bother me too much but probably close to a 1/4 have been thrown away.",3 "These pins are great! These pins are great for pinning patterns. They keep the pattern flat where round head pins kind of make waves in the the pattern and fabric. I wasn't sure I would like them at first, but they are really great. They are very thin and very long. The other reviews about easy to remove while sewing, and easy to see if you drop them are true too.",4 "HORRIBLE PINS I never thought I would be leaving a review for something as simple as pins. But, these are so poorly made that I felt I needed to review them. First of all, not all of the ends were sharpened, so they wouldn't penetrate the fabric and they would start to bend. I wasn't using upholstery fabric, for goodness sake. I was just trying to pin quilting cotton. Also, some of the flower heads just broke right off the first time I used these. They are a waste of money and could actually be a danger because they are so unpredictable.",0 "Easier to find the pins, harder to stick myself with them! None of our local stores carried these flower-head pins, and I'm glad I added them to another order to try them out. They're nice and long, lay very flat, and are easy to pull out while sewing. They have definitely helped save effort and time just in the short time I've had them. I always stuck myself in the finger with the shorter pins, but haven't done it yet with these.",4 "Great pins. My wife uses these alll the time in her quilting. She likes these a lot because they're not lost easily.",4 "Great for small and large projects I like these pins because they are so flexible and I can catch a very small amount of material or a very large amount of material very easily. Also, if I should slip and miss a pin and I sew over it I am not damaging my needle.",4 "Love the length! I use these pins for my quilting needs because they are a nice, longer length, and the head design makes them very easy to grasp and grab. Love these pins!",4 "Easy to see, easy to use Ordered for my seven-year-old daughter's sewing kit. She loves them! Nice big heads are easy for little hands to use. They are also sharp, no fighting to push dull pins through the fabric.",3 "flower head pins These are just right for quilting. I love that they lay flat and are easy to pick up. Great value.",4 "not worth the money Pins came pre-bent six to be exact, and two had the ends blunt instead of point making them non usable. Just not worth the price I would send them back but not worth that either.",1 "Makes things easy. I have recently started to learn quilting and these pins make things so much easier for me. I believe these will make things easier for me.",3 "good long flat pins bought these for quilting. they seem to stay more out of the way by laying flat. they are a nice long lenth too.. which is one of my favorit parts",4 "Very Nice!! Nice and long, very sharp, goes into quilt easily, and easy to see. These don't seem to bend like my old ones. Very nice and love the colors. Excellent price too!",3 "flower head pins began using these in a quiliting class. great tool. when i drop one they are easy to spot. don't worry now when the grandkids come after i sew or quilt",4 "Great Pins These pins are great when sewing. I am using them while quilting and they are much easier to use. They glide nicely and are sturdy and sharp. I would recommend these and will buy again in the future if I need some.",4 "Awesome-solved the most frustrating part of sewing These pins are easy to see and easy to pick up. You can sew over them, and they are nice and long. No more struggling to get a pin out, or forgetting one in a pattern and ripping it.",4 "great for paper piecing and any quilting I just bought a second package of these. I use them a lot. They are thin though, and sometimes get bent. Still, very much a standard quilting supply, in my opinion.",4 "Glad I bought These pins are very long. They go through multiple layers of fabric. A must have. The flat top flowers make it much easier to pull the pin out when sewing on the machine.",4 "Great Pins ! I am new to quilting and I kept seeing this type of pin in quilting tutorials so I ordered some. These pins are nice and long so they go through the multiple layers of fabric and batting. The flower heads make them easy to spot and the heads are flat so they don't interfere with pressing. The flower heads also make the pins easy to find when I drop them on the carpet - that's a real time saver for me.",4 "My current go-to pins With their long length and large heads, these are my go-to pins for using while sewing machine sewing. The large heads are easy to grab and pull out instead of sewing over pins which is bad for the machine should a pin snap, broken pins can also going flying. Very much a safety hazard.",3 "Great! It is just what I needed for my "old fashioned" sizzix! I recently inherited some sizzlet letters and needed the converter in order to use them! Love how simple it is to add/remove from sizzix making it super easy to use!",4 "Sewing Machine Needles, Embroidery machine needles Universal Sewing Machine Needles Size 11/75 by Schmetz (aka Embroidery needles) are just the ticket for sewing satins and any other material that pulls threads if you look at them wrong. This is a slender needle that doesn't damage the material as larger needles might. I've been sewing white satin using these needles, and the results are very professional. I'd highly recommend them for this reason.",4 "They work. They are straight. They are sharp. They are perfect little sewing needles. They were shipped quickly. Thanks so much! I will buy again, but this mandatory of 20 words review is annoying so perhaps I won't.",4 "Great needle great price For what i do these are the best ones, I would not use others for the sewing I do and I do a lot of sewing",4 "Good for the price I used this with my sewing machine for real leather sewing and worked just fine. The price and packaging is good too.",4 "Cuts through lightweight to medium weight leather like a charm These needles make it so easy for me to sew leather on my Janome 5200 memory craft at home. Coupled with Distinctive's Non-Stick Teflon Foot also purchased on Amazon, this makes it basic leather works a breeze. Highly recommended.",4 "Amazing sewing maching...easy to use We bought this sewing machine for our 9 year old daughter. It is very easy to set up and easy to use. She is really only using the machine for very beginning sewing at this point but she was able to control the foot pedal after only a few tries. We really didn't want to buy a ""toy"" but also didn't want to spend a fortune on an expensive machine that was beyond what she needed. I am sure the machine is capable of more than she uses at this point but our hope it that we will not need to replace this machine if she maintains her interest in sewing as she gets older. She is very happy with it too!!!",4 "Simple relative to others in the market and does the job well I ordered it for my mom and she likes this sewing machine allot. I would suggest this purchase to anyone looking for a less than $100 sewing machine that is simple to use and operate.",4 "Brother Sewing Machine My 12-year-old loves her new sewing machine! Price was right and the delivery sooo quick...within a week! Thanks so much!!",4 "Great sewing machine I needed a basic sewing machine because I don't do ""fancy"" stitches. The Brother LS21251 has everything I need and want and was a terrific price. I received it within days of ordering it and it was shipped with great care. Over all, it was a great decision to order this machine through Amazon.com.Thank you!Lynn",4 "Constant headache... In all fairness, the one that I have is probably an older model. But it looks exactly the same. I have had it for about three years now and finally threw it away the other day because I had just had enough of the issues. It constantly binds up. The tension knob was a problem. I am turned off by Brother after this one. This new model may be better, but I am getting a Singer in the future.",1 "Pay A Little Extra I bought this as my first sewing machine. I use to sew when I was younger but recently decided to get back into it... i read some good reviews on it so I bought it... worst mistake EVER! I've read the manual repeatedly and even had a seamstress come over to help me figure it out but no matter what I run into these problems EVERY time I use it... fabric gets pulled down, bobbin thread binds up, foot pedal is all or nothing so its impossible to sew a straight line... I would NEVER recommend this to anyone. I can not wait to buy another one and put this one in the garbage where it belongs. what a waste of money!",0 "Brother LS21215I sewing machine works well enough for the little sewing I do. I wanted a machine that had a free arm and not spend a ton of money.",3 "OK This machine is really just OK. It sews which is why I bought it. But, it also sticks. I have to get it started with the hand wheel about half the time. That's kind of aggravating. But then again, I onlyl use it for mending. I hardly every really ""sew"" anymore.",2 "arrived broken I bought this sewing machine because my previous machine stopped working, and I had a big project I needed to finish quickly. The Brother machine arrived broken. The stitch selector would only do a straight stitch. The dial wouldn't even turn to any of the other options. When I finally did get it to select the zig-zag stitch, the needle just moved up and down in place, not forwards and certainly not side-to-side. Also, the needle arm was out of alignment, so the needle kept hitting the metal plate on the base of the machine. I snapped two needles in the course of trying to sew a simple garment. It is not even worth my time to exchange this piece of junk.I gave it two stars, because it could do a straight stitch, and as long as you were only sewing together two pieces of thinner fabric, it worked okay. If you wanted to sew layers of three or more pieces of fabric, or something thicker like denim, forget it.",1 "dragging, slow, gets tangled up easily. I should have bought the refurbished one for $40.00. This one doesn't deserve my payment. It is slow, dragging, entangles, and overall... poor in performance.",1 "very happy I read the reviews for this sewing machine and evenghough they were not good I decided to buy it anyway - I have been pleasantly surprised. I have never owned a sewing machine before. I found the instructions easy to understand and follow. I threaded it easily and have been sewing happily ever since, without any problem.",3 "sewing machine I'm enjoying my new Brother sewing machine - really like the selection of stitches, and the free arm feature. It is an excellent buy for the money, and delivery was quick. Thanks, Brother and Amazon!",3 "Perfect for me This sewing machine is very nice and easy to use. I will definately recommend it to anyone.",4 "Excellent This sewing machine is perfect for my needs as a beginner. It is easy to set up and use, and performs well. I highly recommend it.",3 "Head's Up Beginners (and pros alike)! I am not exactly what you might call an accomplished sewer. Come to think about it, I'm not a sewer at all! I've always had trouble with sewing machines, they don't like me, or at least so it seems. I sew very little so a larger complicated one did me no good at all. I spent all my time trying to untangle the thread and figure out the proper thread tension. Then came along this Brother LS2125I and my problems went away. I decided to try the machine as it sounded almost too good to be true and simple enough that even I could operate it. When I got it I followed diligently all the directions and when finished with the setup and threading --- I and it sewed! I was so relieved and happy that I immediately got out my fancy one and it is going into an upcomine garage sale. Someone will get a good machine, but to me it was just trouble.If you're a novice like me and want to sew, try this little gem. It makes it easy and fun. (Never thought I'd say that about a sewing machine!) It is a great, easy to learn, easy to work with super machine. A little heavy, but what the heck, so am I. Try it, you've got the potential of falling in love with a machine.I would definitely recommend it to family and friends alike.",4 "Perfect for beginners this sewing machine is great. I am a just starting out and the manual give great instructions on how to set your machine up. I serached on youtube for videos on how to make different things. love it!",4 "So far so good I bought this for my wife as a gift. I myself had little to no experiance with sewing, and my wife not much more. With that said, we still had it up and running pretty quickly, despite a slightly challenging instruction manual (-1 star). Since then my wife has been using it for heming and even started making crafts. She loves the simpicity of of it and thinks it has just the right amount of features. I was a little wary about what to expect for cheep, ,but I also didn't want to buy something too sophisticated either...this seems perfect.",3 "Great for a true beginner I am new at sewing, never thought of buying a sewing machine, but I have been making bows and I was getting tired of doing the stitching manually, so I decided to get a cheap sewing machine to help me out. I picked this one just because it was inexpensive and knew nothing about sewing, it had decent reviews so I got it. It has been a year and I still love my little machine, I am even doing dresses and tutus for my daughter, it is super easy to use and great for newbies. I gave it a 4 because l do have issues from time to time with the bobbin, but overall I would recommend this machine",3 "Good basic machine for beginners I have never sewn on a machine before and when I decided to take up sewing as a hobby, this was the most affordable with the basic stitches you would need. I have had no problems with it and I'm very glad I purchased it. It does get jammed sometimes and right now I can't figure out if it's me being a beginner or the machine, but if this ever breaks down, I would probably go with a Singer, just because the brand seems to have more history and background on sewing machines and I just trust it's name more. But this machine can give you the basic functions if you just need it to fix or hem clothes, all you would need is straight stitch and zig zag. However, I'm not sure how much this little guy can withstand if you plan on sewing for long periods. I've never taken lessons and learned to sew from mostly youtube videos, so if you're a beginner and only plan to do basic work, this is good. Since I've learned to sew though, I do wish I had a different model or something with more functions. If you plan to make sewing a committed hobby, I would suggest getting another model.",3 "Great for beginners! I did not originally plan on buying this model, but found one used at a price I could not pass up. This is a great little basic machine for me. It has your basic straight, zig-zags, button holes and blind hem stitches. It's not much but for a beginner like myself it's all I need. The machine was three years old when I got it and after a little bit of oil, it runs like it is still brand new.I have had a couple of minor issues with it. Not enough to make me regret buying the machine, though.#1) When I first got it, I found it impossible for the top thread to catch the bobbin thread even though I was following the directions from the manual exactly. After an hour of pulling my hair out, I found out that a longer needle did the trick. So, no short needles for this machine.#2) As many other people have commented on, the top thread comes out of the needle sometimes when I start a seam. Pulling out another inch or two of thread before I start sewing helps, but does not 100% solve this problem. The tension settings do seem quite 'fussy' and I have to change them often. Frustrating, but I actually think it makes me a better sewer since I have to learn to watch for a problem and correct it before it gets too out of hand.I will probably upgrade to a more advanced machine at some point, but for now, this model is just right. Even brand new, it is a good machine at a good price for a beginning sewer.",3 "Great machine for me - novice user and then some! Was looking for an uncomplicated (but not basic) sewing machine to do a little patch working exercise and I found exactly what I wanted in this product.Had used my Mum's sewing machine years ago but still remembered how to load a bobbin, thread the machine and load the bobbin...but even without this aged experience, I would have found the instructions to point.I actually ended up sewing some materials of different thicknesses together (onto a fleece type blanket) and this machine handled my project really well.I would recommend this machine for its versatility and price.",4 "Great for the Price. It's lightweight. Sews smoothly. I used it to fix the fabric on my sofa's cushion. The cushion fabric is a bit thick and the sewing machine was able to handle it.",4 "Nice Basic Sewing Machine I needed a basic sewing machine for hemming, repairs and quick projects, nothing fancy. This fits my needs perfectly. The machine is easy to thread and does exactly what I need it to do. This would be a great beginners machine for someone just learning to sew, or is a great machine for someone that doesn't need a machine for extensive tailoring.",4 "This is a great beginner's/personal sewing machine Simple, easy to use & limited purpose makes it a great beginner's or a handy sewing machine. I'm a no handy/crafty person. I have used a sewing machine may be twice my whole life before while still in high school to help out my mom. I'm a petite frame person, the reason why I bought this is to hem my dresses/pants shorter myself so that I could save some money on those alterations.This machine more than just fulfilled my purpose! Its light, gives you option of using up to 7 different styles of stitches, uses power cord so has good power(unlike battery operated machines) and has everything else a small at home sewing machine needs especially for the price.I'm planning to sew some square flannel blankets next month for my baby arriving in April!!",4 "just love this sewing machine This brother sewing machine is really nice. my daddy use it for sewing jeans and it works perfect all the time.",4 "Brother sewing machine The machine is easy to use. Wish machine makers would make a larger bobben as the thread runs out fast. The bobben is very easy to load but some times it runs out when I am sewing.",3 "Easy to thread works great I am still learning to use the machine but have done some minor repairs and 2 dog coats and it has been great to work with",3 "Great for basic Sewing This machine is great for beginners or basic sewing. Easy to use and come with some accessories. Other accessories available to purchase so thats a bonus also",4 "Not as easy to use as you'd think. I'm not very experienced with sewing machines, but I've never had this much difficulty with any other sewing machine. It constantly tangled and broke a few needles in the process. Not happy with it at all.",0 "Light & Easy to Use This was the perfect sewing machine for those that don't sew a lot. It is light and portable and easy to use.",3 "Very Nice Sewing Machine I purchased this seweing machine for my 9 year old daughter to learn how to sew. She and I both like it very much. It't well worth the price and it works great. I would recommend it to anyone.",3 "Great First of all ... I had NEVER used a sewing machine before. I wasn't able to even thread a machine. Now ... I have actually made slipcovers for 2 sofas!! I give all the credit to this machine. It makes sewing easy for beginners who want great results. I also bought Sewing for Dummies (another big help). Fabric.com (also on Amazon) has great fabric at great prices. Before this machine, I never thought I could sew anything. Thanks Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!",4 "It's a good machine... It is good, and not great. All the basics are there. It sews, it's easy to thread and to use, it's lightweight... But there are some little things that I just don't like about the design of this machine. The tool drawer pulls out, instead of opens out--on hinges. What this means is everytime I have to change the bobbin, or even get a bobbin, I have to pull this compartment off the machine. Everytime I do, all the little tools spill allover the table and floor. Having that compartment open out on hinges is a pretty standard solution, but not on this machine. I have also had a little trouble with the machine jamming up on some zigzag stitches with delicate fabrics. While there are solutions to this (different needles, adjustments to tension/stitch length, etc.), the main jist of this machine is it's simplicity of use... so I was hoping it wasn't so fussy as is seems to be so far. Overall, this seems like a good bargain for a basic beginning sewing machine that can be easily used for basic stitches. Anything beyond that... I wouldn't recomend.",3 "love this machine it is so easy to use, it sews great !!!! highly recomend for 1st time user !",4 "Full time free motion quilter LOVES this machine for quilting 40hr/wk I have used this machine for over 2 years now for an average of 40 hours a week. I use it every day and in these two years, it has only fussed up twice when from out of nowhere my tension got crazy. But like I said, that's two times in 2 years! This is an awesomely cheap alternative to the better known quilting sewing machines and it's much more reliable than any of the higher priced brands. It runs the same day in day out and you can use generic bobbins and needles which will save you a lot of money. Also, my thread never gets shredded in either the top or bottom position.I became driven to write this review because I just bought this machine (a second one) on Ebay, and there was NO packaging to protect it (save a few scraps of paper). The top got bent up and I was quite concerned. But I plugged it in and it still works perfectly, no tension issues, no rattling or noise making. It's working totally smoothly after a bumpy journey half way across the country. I'm blown away by it's durability. My original one was purchased in Mexico and I brought back to the US on a bus - again, no issues at all afterwards.If you use a sewing machine as much as I do, you will appreciate that this is a work horse, which will become the most reliable thing in your life, which is very important since us sewers are usually pushing a deadline!-For beginners it's really simple. That's it's strongest feature- it has what you need and only what you need and does it really well. It's almost entirely self-explanatory.",4 "Bad machine! I received this machine for Christmas, and thought I had a good machine. I knew nothing about sewing at the time, and thought this would be a good starter machine.I whipped out a few pillow cases, even tried to sew a quilt and a dress. My main issue was the needle kept unthreading, and it seemed I couldn't sew a straight line. I figured it was just lack of experience on my part, boy was I wrong!I'm really glad I decided to take a quilting class where I took this machine. I mentioned the problems and the experienced women there tried to help. They noticed the machine was pulling to the left, and did just about everything to try and fix it, but ultimately told me I had a bad sewing machine.Had I not gotten advice from someone who knew much more than I did, I would have been learning on a faulty machine, and who knows where that would have led me!Based on that, I can't recommend this machine to a beginner.",1 "This machine was the perfect fit My daughter is learning how to sew. The instructors own a sewing machine and vacuum shop, so they suggested the top-of-the-line products...which we definitely weren't going to buy until she really knows how to sew well. So far, this has been a great product and holds up to her sewing all the time. I've even thought about buying another one just for me!",4 "So far so good I had been looking for a used sewing machine because I didn't want to drop a lot of cash but I couldn't find anything that was decent for under $100. I don't sew anything fancy. I was looking to make recieving blankets, tie onsies, small toys, boppy covers, etc for my soon to be LO. This is FANTASTIC for this application and the price is right. I have already gotten my $$ worth out of this machine and I'm yet to have a problem. I would recommend this to the occasional sewer.",4 "Great little sewing machine I am new on sewing. I want to share this with you -- this is a very user friendly --eery easy direction and easy to set up. I do recommend this for new and young sewers.I absolutly love this little lightweight machine -- and it has a great arm rest section - so it is very easy to sew the arms -thank you BROTHERSReenaSmiles",4 "great for the price, perfect for beginners this super affordable machine was a great upgrade from my 15-year-old machine. it's basic but gets the job done. you do get what you pay for -- some snafus with tension, but overall it's great. one thing: replacing the lightbulb is a major PITA - you have to dismantle it a bit and the screws & accompanying screwdriver are not very easy to use, plus nowhere is it listed what type of bulb to get (15 watt t7 screw-in, for your reference).",3 "Worth every penny and more! I bought a Brother digital sewing/embroidery machine in February that was a total DUD...I mean it didn't survive making one garment before it went Kaput and I'm still trying to get it fixed!I bought this ""little"" machine as a ""back up"" and it is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!I had to buy a bottle of sewing machine oil to oil it weekly (as the manual advised) otherwise it came fully equipped and it just purrs right along and does a great job of sewing on a variety of fabrics. I'm VERY HAPPY and it was 1/6 the price of Brother digital dud.",4 "Brother sewing machine This sewing machine is easy to use for a beginner, but there are two main issues I have had so far. Firstly, the directions are a little bit confusing due to how they are worded and the four languages that are present throughout. Secondly, the thread gets caught on the wheel which unthreads the needle frequently. However, the sewing machine sews great and is easy to use once the directions are read thoroughly. I have never sewn before in my life, but with this sewing machine in the last two weeks I have made my first Halloween costume for my daughter. So, all in all, I am very happy with the machine.",2 "Sewing made easy I just bought this sewing machine for my 8 yr old daughter. Instead of waiting until Christmas and risking the possibility of a disappointed little girl I tried this machine out. I have been sewing for about 30 years and learned as a young girl myself. There is nothing more discouraging for a new sewer than a poor piece of machinery. This is an amazing machine for the money. So easy to use!!!! The auto button-hole attachement works great. I am very hard to please and I will say that I am impressed so far!!!!",4 "Great Machine for a Newbie I did a lot of online research before buying this sewing machine. I didn't want to spend too much money, but wanted something to handle simple sewing projects. I decided to buy this one after seeing lots of positive reviews. I'm glad that I bought this sewing machine. After reading through the instruction manual, I was able to fix two towels, three skirts (denim), one coats, and one pair of pants. I'm glad that I bought this machine. I've already saved money by doing these projects at home instead of going to a tailor. I do have to say that the instruction manual is a bit difficult to read due to all of the languages mixed together, but if I just highlight the English instructions, I can easily find what I'm looking for.",4 "Perfect beginner machine! I recently purchased this from Amazon.com as they had the best price on it. I bought it specifically for my 11 year old daughter, who wanted to start sewing doll clothes. I am all for her sewing, and am excited to teach her how (I teach sewing and have since 2002), but I wasn't excited about the thought of her monopolizing my Bernina 930. I decided on this Brother not only because the price was right, but I have had experience with just about every machine created (yes-hand cranks to the extreme high-end embroideries and everything in between) that a student can bring into class, and have found any Brother model I have dealt with to be reliable, easy to use, and simple. It is basic but has enough added features to experiment and be creative. Nice buttonhole, too!It is very light weight, but does not have a handle, so think about that upon purchase-if you are going to take it to classes, get a case for it (hard or soft will do). It is the perfect machine for the beginner, off-to-college person, or just for the basic stuff. I wouldn't tackle something like making slip covers out of heavy interior dec. fabric with it, but for PJ bottoms out of flannel...perfect.***UPDATE: well, shame on me-I would sew anything on this machine and did this past summer, when I sewed one million (no, just kidding, but seemed like it, excuse the pun) cleaned out juice bag mylar bags together. It was a volunteer gig for my local elementary school for the science department. Initially, we were going to make a sun shade for when the kids went outside in the science garden, but sewing a 12'x16' thing just got out of hand, so we decided on sitting ""blankets"" for little ones to sit on in the shade of a tree to discuss science. I popped a leather needle in, 100% nylon thread on all the bobbins, and jammed it all out on THIS machine. THIS machine cranked on those juice bags without a hiccup!Daughter isn't sewing soo much, and this machine will stick around anyway as my total-total back up machine. During Nutcracker season, I keep it at the theater to sew anything from satin ribbon on toe shoes to delicate chiffon for some of the costumes. You can't go wrong with this machine.",4 "Not exactly for the Novice, great machine otherwise... Let me premise this recommendation with the fact that I have been sewing for over 25 years as a hobby. I own my own machine, a Kenmore. I am an engineer who found my love of engineering through my love of sewing. My 10-year-old son has been asking me for over three years to give him sewing lessons on my machine, so I bought him this machine for him for Christmas. This is a lovely machine, well made, and sturdy. This is not a machine that you should buy if you will not have someone who knows about sewing to assist you. This is not like buying a Nintendo DS or a Wii, which are items that are intuitive. The instructions to thread the machine and the bobbin are substandard. We successfully thread the machine and bobbin because they are identical to my Kenmore. If you have never thread a machine before, be prepared for directions that are confusing.If you have some sewing experience under your belt and you can get past the threading of the machine, you will love this machine. If you are buying this for a novice, make sure you get a tutorial book with exercises that the receiver can perform on paper first. I got my son several kits of projects that he can sew for himself (a pillow, mittens & a scarf), but he cannot start on those projects until he has mastered all of the examples in the beginner book. He thought that sewing was easy and that he could make all sorts of stuffed animals, etc. right away. He now has been made aware that mastering sewing starts with a good machine, and practice, practice, practice before you can really make anything.It is a good thing to start on paper, not only because it is good practice but also the machine has been oiled and some of the residual oil will come off on the bobbin thread as you start sewing at first. Please do not use anything you value on the machine until the oil residue goes away (about 1 foot of stitches seemed to do the trick).Also, make sure you understand how to use a sewing machine safely. My son now understands that this is a powerful machine and the needle can go through your finger easily. If you are buying this for a child, please do not let them figure out how to use this on their own. It is like a power tool, so treat it as such.This machine is less expensive than a professional model, but still is an investment. I am looking forward to my children using this for many years to come.",3 "Better than expected, but really what's with the bobbins? After reading the previous reviews for this machine, I was expecting instructions on oiling religiously and an over-zealous foot pedal. I suspect the manufacturer has made improvements to the design, however, as neither was the case. There wasn't any mention of a need to oil the machine before using or even any indication on how frequently it would require oiling, but because of the reviews I decided I ought to oil before the first use. But, alas, there wasn't any oil included! Luckily I had some from my other Euro Pro machine (which I've never actually oiled). As for the previously mentioned foot pedal issues, I didn't notice any problems with speed whatsoever. The pedal was pressure-sensitive and the speed increased and decreased as it should.The plastic bobbins thing... Really, what is with that? In the instructions, it says to only use these particular bobbins as standard bobbins are the wrong size. It even provides a diagram showing ""actual"" size for their own bobbins vs. standard bobbins, which illustrated that regular bobbins would be too small. However, the standard metal bobbins I had on hand (the same that pretty much everyone has on hand) were precisely the same size as the plastic ones included and recommended. In fact, I struggled with some lower thread tension issues when using the provided plastic bobbin, but when I (finally got the nerve and) replaced it with a metal one, the problems went away completely. I've got to say, I just don't get the plastic bobbin thing.This is otherwise a great machine. It is FULL-SIZE, not mini, as I'd thought when we ordered it. It offers lots of features and is a very good value. Recommended.",3 "Easy to use machine I am completely new to the sewing practice. I purchased this machine after reading the other reviews, and I am happy I did it.I was not looking for anything fancy, only a machine to do simple beginner tasks, and I find this one very easy to use. I completed my first project in one afternoon.By the way, the included instruction book is written in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. I am a native Spanish speaker, so the fact that my language is included in the manual was very useful.",4 "OK For The Price, BUT... My parents bought me this Brother machine to replace a disfunctional Singer they had just given me as a gift. Though some parts were similar, this was the better budget-priced machine. I had no problems with the upright bobbin or with thread tangling like some other users reported. My problems were with the feed dogs, which had difficulty with anything thicker than medium-weight denim, and the speed, which is fast ONLY - not so great on curves. My other complaint is that you cannot fine tune the stitch length or width, and you have to turn a screw to adjust the buttonhole length. I also had a problem with uneven thread tension. Finally, the manual was written and printed on a budget. In the interest of squeezing in four languages, directions were often too brief and did not correlate with the illustrations. I would recommend this machine to intermediate sewers primarily working with medium-weight woven fabrics.",2 "Perfect 1st machine My mom bought me this machine about a month ago & I have to say that I love it. It's very easy to use & not intimidating at all. (Although I am a ""manual reader"" so I rarely dive into anything mechanical blindly.)Two reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.1.The manual layout could be better. Directions & pictures should be on the same page. Especially since the directions refer to the pictures & both helped a newbie like me. Flipping back & forth between written directions & the pictures while trying to load a bobbin for the first time was frustrating.2.Why plastic bobbins?",3 "Very efficient I purchased this sewing machine so that I could leave it at my quilting group. I have another Brother sewing machine at home that has a lot more functions, but it is heavy. The Brother LS2125i is fairly light weight and fine for straight stitching. It does have a buttonholer which I will probably never use, but it is nice to know I have the option. This machine is relatively inexpensive and is fine for the what I intend to use it for. It is noisy, but functions well.",2 "Very bad performance, no help from customer service When I press the foot pedal, it makes a grinding sound before running at a very high speed. It is extremely noisy, even after I oiled it. I contacted customer service, but they told me ""The machine is manufactured to have a five second pause before sewing."" This does not help. It is impossible to run slowly, because the motor will stall.",0 "Love it When I bought this I had read a bunch of different reviews for it and wasn't sure. But it fit into my budget and I needed to make my bolero for my wedding. I have hardly any sewing experience but I wanted to make my bolero, you can say I was determined. I made my bolero, successfully, and it's awesome! The machine was easy to work with and is a good mid grade machine. The only downfall I had was that it did not come with an instruction manual or warranty booklet or anything. I had to look on you tube to make sure I was threading it correctly and everything. The needle also came broken but it was okay because it included 3-4 spares in the right sizes. It came with all the small accessories expected, power cord, and peddle. That's it. Good product, hasn't failed me yet.",3 "Easy hemming I love this machine. I have not used a sewing machine since home ec back in the seventies. My whole family is short. We have to hem all of our pants. This machine had easy directions to follow. I was hemming our pants in just an hour. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a simple machine with not to many extra function. It was just what I was looking for......",4 "Great first sewing machine! I love this machine! I'm a complete novice - haven't sewed a thing since Jr. High home ec class 30 yrs ago. It works like a dream, and I've already made some really great things with it. I know other people have had trouble with it unthreading or the thread breaking, but so far that has only happened to me when I made a mistake, like forgetting to put the presser foot down or using the wrong thread for my fabric. It has enough different stitches for everything I need to do, and a couple I haven't even tried yet (like the buttonhole stitch), so I'm glad I didn't buy one with lots of fancy stitches.",4 "Does the job! Great machine for the money! I did not buy this machine, but got it as a gift. I had never used a sewing machine in my life, but I found this machine easy to use. I have made several items with it. As long as you maintain it, it will stay working. It is important to clean and OIL it as directed in the manual. I do this and it is a work horse. I have used it for 4 months and have had not problems that were the machines fault only mine which were quickly remedied once I did some troubleshooting.",4 "Brother LS2125i is a excellent sewing machine. Sorry for my bad English, translated from Spanish to English with Google Translator.The article is excellent, has a very good value for money, and generally speaking we are very pleased with the acquisition, we are more than satisfied.",4 "Not perfect, but not as bad as the reviews make it sound I was really worried when I read all the negative reviews and wasn't sure if I was wasting my money on this one. Amazon doesn't allow half stars or I would have said 3.5 stars instead of 4, but the title is pretty much the review: it's not perfect, but it's not all that bad, either.Some people mentioned that the machine doesn't work well for thick fabrics, but we got two quilts on this machine without any trouble. That's a cotton top, a thick cotton middle, and a cotton bottom, and while I was a little nervous that it wouldn't fit under the ""foot"" it did fine. We sewed flannel and felt, and they weren't a problem. Obviously, it does best on cotton. Haven't tried it on silks and satins yet.I had trouble with the bobbin a lot, with the thread breaking, getting tangled, that kind of thing. But once I started pulling out 6 inches of thread before starting, the problem went away, so maybe it was just that I wasn't pulling enough thread and tension. I am still not sure why I was having so much difficulties.I do really like the bobbin winder, though. I've been using the machine pretty much continually for three months now, and haven't seen any problems with the needle breaking.",3 "Great Starter Machine I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is very pleased with it. This was her first sewing machine and it was easy for her to fiqure out how to operate it. It has the basics that is all a beginner needs. I highly recommend it for all of those just learning to sew.",4 "Brother Sewing Machine This machine is the perfect machine for beginners and people who just want to do small sewing jobs, which is what I wanted. I am very pleased with the machine, and the price was great. It easy to thread, and very portable. The only drawback, which is minor, is the instructions tthere is too much jumping around. If they would put all English consecutive, and then the other languages, it would be easier to follow.",4 "This is just for basics I bought this machine at walmart a few years ago and spent around $89 bucks at the time. Took it home and it worked great for awhile; soon enough the tension messed up. It became more an more frustrating to use. This is just for the basic sewer and is not really a machine that will last if you plan on using it everyday. Best for hemming or a little quilting now and then, its hard sewing through double thickness of denim and good luck sewing leather (even if you use machine needles for leather). Bottom line this is okay for a beginner or the occational sewer.",2 "Brother Sewing Machine It is simple to use but with lots of extras such as type of stitching. Lightweight and a great first sewing machine",4 "Nice machine for the price I bought this as a Christmas present for our daughter-in-law who is a beginner sewer. We love the light weight design. It is a little complicated to learn how to use but once you understand it does well. I think long-term she is really going to love it.",3 "Brother LS2125I 10 Stitch I am fairly satisfied with this model of Brother Sewing machine. My most disturbing problem with the LS2125I 10 Stitch is that the thread frequently breaks while sewing and there isn't a guide wire on the needle holder. I guess I just got what I paid for.",2 "brother sewing machine I'm very happy with this product. It is easy to use, and the price can't be beat!",4 "easy easy to use, took us an hour to figure out initially, but now comes as second nature. delivered timely as usual",4 "Great machine for the price This is a great sewing machine for the price. It has all the functions I need.",4 "Don't buy this product! I bought this sewing machine,because I needed something to replace a very accent Singer Machine that I have. It worked well for 5mons and then I was sewing and the needle just fell down and broke. The machine isnt all metal that I found out. The piece that makes it sew is plastic and broke off. I went to go get it serviced and to have it fixed costs more than the machine is worth.Don't waste your money,buy something with all metal parts and dont waste your time on this junk. The warranty is pointless in this case.",0 "just what I wanted I've been sewing for 54 years and this is one of the best machines I've owned. It's simple enough to thread, will do the stiches I use most, and will be great for teaching my granddaughter how to sew.",4 "A very pleasent surprise This was purchase to be a gift. My understanding from the recepient is that the sewing machine far exceeded expectations for capabilities, build quality and ease of use. I used other reviews on Amazon.com to make this selection and those reviews well define the features. Since this was a gift I can't address those features but based on the feedback from my wife, I hit a home run.",3 "Super Machine Especially For The $$$ I purchased this from Amazon.com. I read all the reviews on the Brother LS2125I. It seemed the biggest issue was with the manual. Apparently someone listened because the manual I received was in English and a separate one was also included in Spanish. I have sewn before so found everything fairly basic. I had no trouble threading or winding the bobbin.For the money I am more than pleased. I've had it now for a couple of weeks and use it for simple sewing even through thicker fabrics. Seriously, for the price it's worth taking a chance on. I don't see myself using any of the 10-Stitch options but one never knows. Also the food pedal is a foot pedal. You control the speed not the machine as one reviewer seemed to imply.Again, for the price it is well worth the money. The manual appeared to be very straight forward with step by step instructions with pictures, however, I didn't need the manual as this machine is just like all the machines I have owned in the past with threading and winding the bobbin being pretty much universal.Oh one more thing. Amazon delivers soooooo fast. Not joking. And I love that I was able to track it and knew exactly when to expect my doorbell to ring with the delivery.",4 "Okay for First-Timers My daughter is 8 and received this for her birthday. It works well and is serving its purpose. It's lightweight and easy enough to thread on top. I have three critiques:1. The bobbin is a little bit tricky for her to master. It's in a metal case at the bottom of the machine...it is much more challenging than my BIG brother machine. She needs help with that part every time.2. The dial to choose the stitch type is difficult to use. It's big and thick and it's hard to tell where it's pointing (there's no little arrow to point at the number so you're sure about what you're choosing).3. My BIGGEST complaint: the machine doesn't move slowly. It's difficult to master the pedal on a sewing machine anyhow...to get the feel of it and learn to maintain a constant speed. This machine doesn't go SLOW. It's WAY too fast, and it's tricky to get it to slow down (even for me, a more experienced sewer).",3 "Great Sewing Machine! The machine gets a 9 from me- the ONLY complaint is you can't adjust the speed-its just fast. Works great, its easily portable, the price was great also. One last thing, the instructions are pretty bad. I found them hard to understand so I just ended up youtubing the directions on how to thread the machine. Im a beginner and those instructions had me completely confusef.",3 "Brother sewing machine For the price of the machine, the types of stitches available and what it can do is great. The machine works great and is portable enough and light enough.The only drawback is that it does not have a cover.",3 "sewing machine This sewing machine is a wonderful product.I bought it because i have some clothes that don't fit very well and i wanted to fix them myself. So i wanted something easy to use and with the basic stitches.I found it very easy to use. It runs very smoothly, the thread doesn't tangle. It works beautifully. And the price is great!The delivery was so fast. I got it the next day after i ordered it.Highly recommended.",4 "Basic Sewing Machine light weight, easy to setup and use. Price was right and it has some basic stitches in the options. Thankful extra needles were supplied.",3 "Little Workhorse I bought this machine from Walmart when they still sold fabric, probably about 4-5 years ago. I really wanted to learn to sew again and on my grad student budget it was all I could afford. For someone who hadn't used a sewing machine in nearly 20 years (home ec in middle school), I found it easy to use. I did have trouble with thread tension and it getting caught, but I think I was using really cheap thread, and I didn't know what I was doing. Now I am more seasoned and I only use Gutermann thread. Haven't had any tension/thread issues since then.5 years later, I have made a full size quilt (pieced and quilted on this machine!), an Amy Butler bag using home decor fabric (the machine could not sew over some later stage seams because of thickness), various storage bags, several dresses, several skirts, and shorts. Yes, the machine is loud, yes it's alignment is a little off, and yes, it has trouble with bulky layers. It also curiously doesn't have a real option for basting. I realized this when I used a different machine at school and noticed how long and loose those stitches were. However, for the current price of $65 ($35 less than I paid!), I would buy this machine in a heartbeat. I mean, I was able to quilt a full size quilt on this thing! While my friends were using expensive machines, I used my dinky little Brother, and my mom loves her quilt!You also can buy additional feet from Brother. I have a walking foot, overlock foot, and quilter's foot!",3 "I like it I like this machine considering i know nothing about sewing at all. I got this to sew all my military uniforms and its doing a perfect job. It does everything i nee to do and it handles my thick uniform plus really thick patches. The only draw back is the intruction really lack...well instruction. It was very difficult at first to operate, but i got the hang of it after watching a few youtube videos. For this price, im very happy.",3 "great I love this company and I have never been disappointed with any of their products, I bought this machine for my grand daughters to learn on, even though they have had some sewing experience on my brother machine (more stitches). I have used Brother machines for an at home business and they stand up to the constent wear and tear and last for years.",4 "good basic machine I am an advanced sewer who purchased this for an extra machine to have for my church sewing circle. I wanted something inexpensive that could do basic work on the quilts and baby items that we sew for charity. It is exactly right for that purpose. My first project on it was putting together two baby quilts and I even machine quilted it and machine sewed the binding, and it did great through three layers of flannel. I miss not being able to fine-tune my stitch length or width myself, but the preset stitches are fine for the projects I use it on. It would be a wonderful beginner machine. It was a good value for the price.",3 "excellent The item arrived on time and it is as good as it is advertised. I installed it with ease and I am very happy with the product. I highly recommend this item.",4 "perfect Its simple yet has everything to different stiches to a compact box to put lil tools in a small great size. Works well, the product is perfect!",4 "never worked right I bought this machine hoping to be able to make some clothes and do some repairs and save some money. I know how to sew and have used several old machines over the years. I thought a new one would be an improvement. Unfortunately it has never worked well enough to be usable and was a total waste of money. The bobbin set up is the problem. The bobbin pops out and is hard to put in right, the needle goes down and gets its thread all wadded up in the bobbin so that you have to take the bobbin out and cut the tangled thread to get the material loose. I took it to a sewing machine shop to have them look at it, and tell me if there was something I was doing wrong, and they said it worked. I took it back home and tried it once and it was even worse, without changing anything from how they had it.Even if there is some trick someone knows to make it work, it isn't worth the trouble.",1 "Great machine Great machine. It's been a long time since I had sewn so I was a bit worried about remembering how to operate it but it was no problem. Just like riding a bike I guess. Have only used it a handful of times but it seems very good quality and no complaints.",4 "A must for every home maker, I bought it for my mother and found it just perfect for home stitching,though it makes a little too much noise even after oiling.I have already recovered the amount invested in this machine,read the instructions carefully and off u go.",3 "Good for Beginners I had never used a sewing machine before I bought this. The instructions were easy to follow so I was able to learn the basics on my ownand Sewing tutorials were simple to find. The light is a nice extra.",4 "Sewing Machine I love this machine it does the trick. If you want an easy basic sewing machine, this is it. Its great for everyday sewing and easy to manage.",4 "Unbelievable Value and Easy to Use This sewing machine is very easy to use. I am a beginner and mine came with a DVD to help me get setup. I have already paid for it in the first 4 pairs of jeans I hemmed myself. I just jumped on youtube and got instruction on how to hem and within a couple hours I had it figured out. Tonight I just sewed a bunch of buttons that were broken or missing on my dress shirts, again very easy to use.Cannot believe its less than 80 bucks for this thing!",4 "Excellent Sewing Machine for Basic User I'm not an expert sewer. I'm new to this whole sewing machine thing, but I found this device a fun pleasure to use. We made some dice bags and a few other simple projects with it. It may be capable of a lot more, but I'm certainly not. :) Good for beginngers. Might be great for skilled users to. :D",4 "Good machine for basic purpose i know to sew tops and skirts.. with this machine i did some dresses.. its good product and serves the purpose.. it doesnt come with too many stitching optings.. but good for one looking a sewing machine for basic stitching..",4 "poor instructions between 3 people, we were unable to figure out the proper way to thread this machine. we read the instructions multiple times, and it actually worked for about 2 minutes, & then became a tangled mess.",0 "Good Product This is my first sawing machine. I never did any sawing before. The attached instruction needs some improvement, but it's still not bad to follow. I like the product in general.",4 "Sewing machine My sewing machine arrived right on time. I can not wait until I get the chance to use it. Thank you very much, I will use it very often.",4 "Great Mothers Day Present It was just what my wife wanted. Arrived faster than expected. It had all the items as described. She started using it day one.",3 "Pretty god I really think that was a good choise ,,,,,It comes with the basic thing that usually we need...easy to use and pretty ligthweight.",3 "Shoddy Machinery I received this machine as a birthday gift last year as a beginner machine. After spending 30 minutes trying to locate the front loading bobbin (thank god for the internet) I finally had it threaded. After my first simple project was completed (a pillow case) this machine has unthreaded the needle countless times, sucked the material inside the machine twice, and the foot pedal only has one speed, WARP SPEED. It gets 2 stars because it is ever so slightly still more convenient than hand stitching but not by much.",1 "sewing machine perfect color size and so easy to put together it worth the price, and it size make so convenient and beautiful.",4 "Hope I can get it to work. It may be too soon to judge the Brother portable sewing machine. I bought from Amazon for small tasks only.I used a Singer stationary for years, loved it and wish I still had it.Just about everything I try to do with this one frustrates me. There are instructions for use but they don't seem to be complete.If I was to buy tomorrow it would be a Singer with a drop in bobbin and self threading. Hope there's remedy because I don't need another ""thing"" in my house.",1 "Could be better I have had this machine for over 4 years- the tension messes up all the time, if you have the patients to fix this then it is a decent machine for small projects- I can usually complete 3-4 small projects before it starts having problems again.",2 "GREAT MACHINE SO FAR I COULDN'T FIND MY EXACT MODEL TO WRITE A REVIEW FOR BUT I THINK MY MODEL, WHICH IS THE BROTHER LX2500, IS PRETTY SIMILAR TO THE BROTHER LS2125I...I JUST BOUGHT MY MACHINE LAST NIGHT AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS! I WATCHED THE INSTRUCTIONAL DVD THAT CAME WITH IT AND AM SO HAPPY I DID...THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY CLEAR AND VIDEO QUALITY IS GREAT...YOU CAN SEE EVERY THINIG SHE'S DOING UP CLOSE...I ALSO HAVE THE BROTHER PE-770 EMBROIDERY ONLY MACHINE AND TO SAY THE LEASE...ITS FANTASTIC!!! HANDS DOWN...BROTHER MAKES GREAT QUALITY MACHINES...THUMBS UP FOR THE BROTHER LX2500 THOUGH :)",4 "Okay for a basic machine, don't use it to quilt I got this machine a couple of years ago to use for basic sewing projects. I always thought, ""I don't use my machine often enough to justify a more expensive machine,"" but over the years my opinion on that has slowly changed. In fairness, I do use the machine more than I did when I bought it - probably about once a month to once every 2 months. Still, I'd use it even more if the darn thing didn't cause me so many headaches.This machine has more tension issues than any other sewing machine I've ever used, including my mom's antique 1930's machine. With most projects, I've always been able to fix the tension to correct the frequent bird nesting. The problem occurs often enough that it's very, very annoying, but workable. However, for the past few days I've been trying to make a baby quilt. I got the top done without too many problems, but when I try to actually quilt....ugh! The claim that it can free-form stitch is just a joke. There is no quilting foot and the tension gets so messed up when you cover the feed dogs (you can't just shut them off, it includes a little snap on cover instead) that it's useless. So I finally decided to just do a basic wavy line with the feed dogs engaged. I didn't have any problems when I practiced on a practice quilt made from leftover pieces, but I got half way through the actual quilt and the stupid thing started having tension problems again. Now the underside of the quilt has bird nesting going on and this time I can't fix it. The project needs more tension and the tension dial is already on max. I even tried changing the bobbin tension, but that made things worse. So I have a half completed quilt that I spend a lot of time and money on, but can't finish. Time to start saving up for a more advanced machine. Next time I'll be sure it has the accessories I want and a few extra to grow into.",1 "Disappointed I purchased this sewing machine for my 7 year old daughter for Christmas. This was her big gift from Santa and she was so excited when she opened it. I spent the better part of Christmas day trying to get the lower thread to set. The removable bobbin shuttle is not the problem, the problem is that the thread simply will not catch. The instructions are unhelpful and after various online searches (YouTube, etc.) it seems I am not the only one with this issue. My daughter was in tears at the end of the day and since it was a Santa gift she wanted to know why it wasn't working. You let me down Brother! This machine left me with no solution but to pack it up and ship it back. I'm not new to sewing machines, my grandmother made prom and graduation dresses and I remember sitting with her old Singer and watching her sew for hours. That said, I consider myself to be a beginner and purchased this machine with confidence that the setup woult be simple. It was not so. I would not recommend for a beginner.I'm looking for a good, easily threaded machine, if anyone would like to recommend one.",1 "Super cool sewing machine I didn't know how to sew, and with this sew machine is very easy, and you can learn fast. And the price is amazing. It doesn't weight so much, so you can move wherever you want to. it's a very good product to buy.",4 "Great sewing I bought this sewing machine for my mom in law who has over 25 years professional experience sawing. She says the machine sews great for this price and seems solid. She used it only once so far and I will update my review if anything changes.",4 "first sewing machine I started taking fashion design classes about a year ago. One of my teachers suggested I buy this one and well I did. It is really cute plus easy to use.",4 "Really is a basic machine first time ever sewing. never touch a sewing machine but the instructions/ picture helped a lot. aside from what everyone else said, there are different speeds ( at least in my experience). The bottom spool runs out fast which is a down side. You need to open it up more often to refill it.Overall very nice.",3 "Rad Love this machine! Very easy to use and lightweight. Got here in a very quick time with all necessary paperwork for warranty and everything",4 "great for kids I gave this to my niece for her 10th birthday.This is her first sewing machine; she loved it and has been sewing like crazy. I would recommend this machine for beginners; it's such a good deal.",3 "Great for DIY I've been using this machine for a while now. I'm a complete amateur when it comes to sewing. It was very easy to set up, easy to change threads. Basic stitches work fine, and cover mostly everything I bought this machine for. Lightweight, easy to store.Good buy for me, I'm very satisfied.",4 "Cannot complain much I feel like this is an alright sewing machine that can do the job for a majority of projects. This was my first purchase of my own machine, so that was pretty great (though it was definitely higher in price when I bought it). I wish that some of the nuances with this machine could have been explained better. Also, since it's a pretty standard machine it won't sew through some of the tougher materials.But for the price it is now, I would certainly consider it worth it.",2 "Great for a beginner I bought this for my daughter she didn't know anything about sewing machines. But she has caught onto this machine. It is basic and lightweight. Now sending her to classes. What a great investment to last for years.",4 "Tension issues and grinding I really wanted to like this machine. Got it on a lightening deal from Santa to my 9year old daughter. Out of the box before threading or anything it was grinding. Santa failed on this one. Brother was going to send it for repair, but I just got a replacement from amazon. This second one has tension issues. Too tight, too loose. Changes within the same run. Frustrating. I spent an hour and a half working on it and finally got too frustrated. She came to me later so sad that it wouldn't work. There is no way she could work on this somewhat alone with the thread catching in the bobbin case so much. May oil, may get new metal bobbins, but may send this second one back. I have another brother, the 400 version for embroidery and sewing, I love that one and really hate this one.",1 "nice basic machine very easy to thread and sew with this machine basic features and a few extras only problem is it don't have a high and low speed other wise very good",3 "Newbie at sewing I'm new at sewing, but this machine was so easy to use I was doing stitches right away. My mother is an accomplished seamstress and she said it was a great machine. It is a little cumbersome to change the bobbin, but other than that it is great as a first time machine, or for someone who just wants something for basic sewing and patching.",4 "Bought for an 80+ yr old Aunt I do a lot of sewing, and teach it to Middle School students. I was looking for something basic for an elderly Aunt who used to sew, but is suffering from dementia. This was easy to set up, and she was able to sew. She was almost crying as I was re-teaching her and encouraging her. She sewed a lot all of her life, and being able to do it was painful, as she knew she had forgotten how to do it, and joyful, as she realized she could do it!The POINT of that story is that the machine worked perfectly, and made it easy for her to sew a nice seam.I am not sure how well it would take to constant use, but she has been sewing a couple of hours every day since Christmas (3 weeks) and there haven't been any problems with the machine.",4 "brother sewing machine are nice this is a mid-range sewing machine with some flexibility, and this is the machine. I sews quickly and flawlessly, and is super easy to learn. my wife love it",4 "very good sewing machine!!!! i love this sewing machine! it small, easy to carry, and very easy to sew...Prices are better then on eBay if you compare them, eBay is more expensive...",4 "Love this machine! I am no expert when it comes to sewing, but I have dabbled in sewing since childhood. My mother always had a Singer sewing machine and recently transitioned to brother. I bought this one after using hers. It is easy to use and works great. Well worth the price.",4 "It is really helpful. I keep getting compliments on the work that i do with the Brother, the only reason why it didn't recieve a five is because it is a bit tricky to get it started. Otherwise, it is a great machine.",3 "Great unit I have never used a sewing machine. This is a really simple unit to use you will love it. Love it!",4 "Solid entry level machine I've had this machine for about a month now (bought from amazon) and so far it's handled everything I've thrown at it.I'm by no means an expert, but I learned how to sew from my mom and grandma when I was younger. that said, I hadn't used a sewing machine in at least 10 years. the machine setup was pretty straightforward, winding(1) and loading(2) bobbins is easy.I haven't tried the double needle stitches yet, but all the standard single-needle stitches work as expected(3). the 4-step button-holer is finnicky. if you're planning on doing a lot of buttonholes, I'd definitely look for a machine with a 1-step buttonholer.The quick-change presser feet are really nice.There are a few snags with the design, though:1) the thread tensioner occasionally snags and snaps the thread. I've tried re-creating the conditions this happens, but I haven't been able to pinpoint exactly what causes it. not a killer on most projects, but it could be an issue if you're doing a contrasting color stitch with an open pattern. this has also caused a few loose bobbin-side stitch issues for me on thicker fabrics (lightweight canvas).2) you need to thread a lot more than the recommended 2 inches through the needle eye when starting a stitch, or it will pull back through. I've been pulling a minimum of 6 inches.3) the free arm is really big. it's a pain to use inside smaller sleeves. the circumference of the free arm is 11 inches under the presser foot, and it has square edges. granted, it's better than nothing, but not ideal.4) the built in thread cutter sucks. also, about 1/2 the time you have to fiddle the hand wheel to get the shuttle to let go of the thread loop, else you cut your last stitch. I've been pulling my work to the side and using suture scissors(4) to clip the thread, solving the second issue at the same time (leaving enough thread so it doesn't pull back through the eye).5) this may be a general sewing machine complaint, but the needle screw sticks out way too far to the right. I'd really like to be able to feed fabric with my right hand close to the presser foot, but the needle screw smacks you in the thumb. this makes wide hems on a long piece (curtains, for example) a pain. you don't want to bunch the whole curtain up in the throat of the machine and there isn't anything to hang onto on the left side of your stitch.Conclusion: if you need a basic no-frills machine for mending and doing basic machine work(5), this is a solid choice. don't forget to snag an extra package of bobbins, it only comes with 3. nothing sucks more than unwinding a bobbin.(1) took me a few bobbins to realize the spool post pops up. it's much less wobbly that way.(2) I generally don't read instructions, so the first time I tried loading a bobbin, I removed the whole shuttle assembly. you don't do that :) there's a tab on the bobbin loader you pull out and the bobbin loader pops off.(3) I haven't tried the blind hem yet.(4) I restore cars for a retired heart surgeon. we have a box of them and they are incredibly handy to have around.(5) I've made a handful of curtains and a few wrench pockets and tool pouches thus far.",3 "Bobbin troubles My ten year old daughter bought this for herself with her birthday money and has had a VERY difficult time with it. Every time she gets it threaded, within minutes it is no longer working properly and she has to rethread the entire machine. We are taking it to a sewing shop for a review but are thinking of returning it as defective merchandise.",1 "Worst machine ever. I was given this machine for Christmas. I was able to sew about two dresses for my daughter before the thing broke. The feed dogs stopped working entirely, they dropped below the plate and upon servicing I found out that someone had forgotten to put in about 3 screws that were suppose to hold the feed dog lever up. When they went to service it things started falling out of the machine! Rather than pay to have it rebuilt, I decided to throw it out and purchase a Singer. I will never, ever buy another Brother machine.",0 "Worst sewing machine in the world! so i got this machine thinking it was going to be easy to use, Boy was i WRONG. its hard to get the thread up from below the machine. the thread keeps on getting caught in the gears and no matter what i do the thread bunches up!!! this is the WORST sewing maching i've ever used. I defentally do NOT recomend",0 "Good starter machine I bought this machine about 5 years ago when I wanted to learn how to sew and quilt. As a beginner, the bobbin can be tricky--but be patient! I haven't had any problems with the machine--keep it oiled and clean (I use an air canister to spray the fuzz that collects).This model has very minimal bells and whistles which is perfect for a beginner. I plan on upgrading soon, but I will still keep this machine for quilting.",3 "Have Never Gotten It To Work In Over a Year I purchased this machine on Amazon over a year ago. Since then, I have yet to figure out the whole bobbin. I've had three very experienced sewers tried to help me... as well as taken it to a JoAnne Fabric Store. I also have emailed Brother for help numerous times--but have not heard a reply.. The bobbin is on it's side, and nobody can figure out how to get the darn thing to stay in. Not sure if I got a defective machine or not. So frustrating.Updating.. well, after struggling with it for over a year... including taking sewing lessons on it... the timing went out (maybe sewed on it 20 times)... so I decided to buy a new machine. Bought a Singer...and oh what a difference. First, the manual is 1000x better written. Second, it's very easy to thread the bobbin...haven't had any issues, and with the Brother every time I sewed there was an issue. The Singer really sews like a dream, and I'm so happy.I have no idea if it was just a bad machine or not.... but I will say, that even if it worked perfectly, the Singer is better. More stitches, better manual.",1 "Not worth the money To start I've got two decades of sewing background and I am currently working as a seamstress. I bought this machine because my $2000 Bernina needed lengthy servicing and I couldn't possibly be without a machine for close to a month. I was also testing the machine out for a friend that is looking to buy one and learn to sew.First off, this machine is LOUD....very very loud I was afraid I'd wake up the napping baby while using it. My Bernina is quiet so it was quite a difference.Second, this machine is good when making straight simple forward stitches. The moment you try to back stitch anything it tangles itself and needs to be rethreaded. It also has a slight pull to the outside when working with fabric so you feel like you are constantly tugging in the other direction just to make a straight stitch.I see a lot of people say its good for a beginner but I would beg to differ. A beginner shouldn't have to fight with a machine in order to make it run straight. Sewing should be easy and fun, not a battle.",1 "I give it an A Coming from a family of seamstresses, this is my first machine I've bought and am extremely happy with it. It does everything that I need it to do and is small enough that I can put it in a cabinet out of the way. Also, having not touched a sewing machine in about 10 years, threading it was incredibly easy and was just like I remembered. I highly recommend this machine for those who are looking to get into sewing. Great introduction machine.",4 "Brother sewing machine Quite please it made a very good gift for my mother in law. The service was fast and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you.",3 "It is a good machine This the first time I have used a sewing machine and the owners manual come be written a little better but machine is a good unit. i use it for sewing buttons and it does a good job for me",4 "Like others said: the tension is off on the thread, UPDATE: adjust the setting! This is the first sewing machine I've used on a regular basis and the first I've bought for myself. Pros: easy to start, easy to follow instructions, lightweight and basic which is what I wanted. Cons: I think it's the tension in the thread based on other reviewers that causes it to frequently unthread the needle or have the bobbin thread become disorderly. I am honestly not certain what goes wrong. However, despite the cons I am able to use it with only occasional interruptions. I plan to take it in to a shop at some point and see if it can be fixed cheaply. If I was in the same price range I would buy it again, but I would generally say spend the extra cash and get a higher end model.UPDATE: I followed some advice from other sewists and realized I could - very, very easily - fix my problems by changing a few settings. 10 minutes of reading the instructions and adjusting and NO MORE PROBLEMS.",4 "Brother 10-Stitch Sewing Machine We purchased this for my daughters sewing class. It arrived on time and was neatly packaged. Everything worked and she is still enjoying the sewing machine! I have no complaints with this purchase and would definately purchas again from this seller. Thanks!",4 "My first sewing machine This is my first sewing machine that I own and I love it, it works perfect. I borrowed a Singer from my mother in-law and the directions was so confusing, and when I finally figured it out I continually had problems with the thread tension and the bobbin jamming. It also had only one speed which was really fast so I could never sew a straight line. So i finally bought this machine and I havent had a problem yet. The directions was so much simpler and detailed for me to understand (mine didnt have other languages so I dont understand what others are referring to). The first two days I did nothing but work on up-cycling my husbands old clothes for me and hemmed several pants. My lines are straight and I couldnt be happier!",4 "Great This product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks youThis product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks you",4 "Brother Ls2125l Sewing Machine Although nothing is perfect, this machine will not stay threaded and the tensioner is too loose. For the price I guess that I can deal with it. I would suggest that the manufacturer work on improving these issues.",2 "Glad it worked for others, not for me. This is the worst machine I have ever used!!!! I've been sewing for over 30 years, and have used many different brands. Maybe I just got a bad machine, but it makes me hate sewing. Very unstable, tension is always out of wack, and it can't sew through more than two layers of thicker fabric.",0 "Great Quality & Value! This is a very good machine for anyone who is learning to use a sewing machine. It has a lot of great features, it’s lightweight, and it’s very easy to use. It’s a quality product with a reasonable price tag. It arrived as scheduled too. I would recommend it.",4 "Love my Brother LS2125i This is my first sewing machine. I wanted a basic machine to work on. I figured the fancier the machine, the more parts that could likely malfunction. I've used other people's machines before, like older Singers Kenmores. I'm very impressed with this little machine. So far, I haven't had any trouble with it. I got it a few weeks before Christmas, and I've made a ton of projects, my kitchen curtains, several simple garments, gifts like aprons and fabric totes. It's awesome :). I will say that some of the instructions in the manual aren't very clear. I performed some maintenance and even my engineer husband had trouble making sense of the some of the pictures. Some of the pictures don't seem to match this particular model. You can find a ton of tutorials on YouTube for threading the bobbins and other things. I recommend this machine if you're looking for some simple and affordable.",4 "Great for starter Made my daughter happy with this more than a basic, basic machine. She can now explore what she can do sewing and can easily move beyond the basics with this reasonably priced machine.",4 "Perfect Nice and simple machine perfect for my projects at any level of experience good machine & highly recommended.Recommend Singer sewing bag for storage and traveling!",4 "Awesome machine for the money -- blew me away Hi, I just got home from Mother's Day with my mom and gave this to her. We played with it this afternoon -- both of us experienced sewers, me with a high-end Brother Innov-is 40 and my mother with a 40 year old Brother war horse mechanical machine. We both loved this new machine. I have to say the integrity of the stitch rivaled my $500 machine.Light (great for my 72 year old mother), fast enough, sewed through multiple layers easily, top and bottom threads nice and tight, threading the machine was easy enough. Directions (particularly illustrations) were a little dodgy, but we got it set up and sewing in 15 minutes or less.How could a $115 dollar machine be as good as my $500 one? A big, happy surprise!It is simple and doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but for a straight-forward, simple machine it is excellent.",4 "Great Sewing Machine I ordered the Brother LS2125i Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine on April 4, 2011 from Amazon and could hardly believe it when it was delivered only 2 days later on April 6, 2011. I am a widower and have only used it one time but it worked great. I loaded the Bobbin and it was very easy to do. The only problem I had was threading the needle due to my poor eyesight. I couldn't believe all the features on it. As a male I will not use the vast majority of them but they are there should I ever want to. I think it is a great Sewing Machine for a Beginner like meself. Operators's Manual is printed in easy-to-understand English with pictures showing you how to do everything. I recommend it very highly.",4 "Nice little machine It is a bit awkward to thread top and bottom the first time around but I suspect that will change as I get more used to the method. Stitches are nice. Easy to use.I keep it in a cupboard when not in use and it is easily carried by its little hand notch and stored.",4 "Sewing Machine I got this for my daughter... the directions to set it up could have been a little easier to read but she's very happy with it. She just needed something to do some minor sewing and mending. It does a nice job for that!",4 "great for the money The only complaint I have is that no carring case came with this machine.The operation is smooth and will do any light repair needed in the house.Great for you children who want to learn to sew.",3 "Uhhh. yea. just pay 50 more dollars for a better one okay. I bought this because I saw that the reviews for it was pretty good. but the thread usually get caught in the mechanism and there usually is a bobbin problem. It's not all that light neither. The foot pedal is the worst. The foot pedal is not sensitive to different pressures so it is really difficult to find a medium or a very slow speed to a beginner. did i also mention how loud it was? It doesn't even seem computerized. Just invest in one of their better sewing machines.",2 "Two years later and it's starting to die This machine worked fine for about a year. I'm now having problems with the stitching tangling and breaking. Have tried various needles, threads, tension settings and I can't figure out how to get through a sewing project without the thread constantly breaking and tangling. My conclusion is that it's cheaply made. My previous machine, a 1970's Kenmore, lasted me over 30 years.",1 "very good! This is the first sewing machine in my life. I love this product very much.",4 "Love this machine, BUT I ordered this machine last month and it was broken when I got it. the pattern selector button would not turn beyond 6. I've since had it repaired... but I'm very happy about the buttonholer and the lightness of the machine.l heider",2 "it does the job... some of the time. My first sewing machine. It's gotten me through numerous projects, but I don't have any loyalty to it. I am in constant fear of when the next thread catastrophe will be. It jams, bunches, chops thread, and is generally unruly. However, if you only need it to do one thing, one stitch, one type, with good thread, go for it. it can repair and hem. It works, most of the time.",1 "Really only for light and infrequent use. I have to amend my previous 5-star review on this machine. I jumped the gun thinking that it was going to last me...wrong. I've had the machine for nearly two years, but do not use it all that regularly. I completed many projects on it when I first started using it, but in time found that my problems with it started to occur more frequently.To the defense of the machine, I've put quite a few miles on it with basic repairs and several projects (My guess would be I've done about 75+ things on here from basic pants-hemming to quilts) . Through most of the projects, I had few problems with the machine itself. These were the days when it was a five-star machine and I was learning the ropes of sewing. Now that I'm picking up sewing again, I'm finding this thing to be a complete nightmare. As I've seen other people mention, the thread tension is a HUGE problem. I get puckering of the thread on the underside when I used certain threads. I can sit there and fiddle with the thread tension or the bobbin tension all day and nothing helps. It seems to happen more frequently with Guterman thread, but not the cheapy Coats and Clark stuff. Rather disappointing. I also have a lot of issues with jamming up, and creating huge, tangled messes on the things I'm sewing. Honestly, these days, my seam ripper is seeing as much action as this machine.I've been researching the cost to have basic machine servicing and it looks like it might cost close to, if not slightly more than it would be to buy this machine new! Ugh.Word of advice...if you're wanting a machine to do a few basic repairs on or small, basic projects from time to time, then this machine should work just fine for you. If you're looking to sew as more of a hobby or producing things fairly regularly, then you're going to have to put more money into a machine. I'm already looking for a replacement for this machine, unfortunately. I'm just tired of fiddling around with it to try to get it to work properly and am hesitant to put money into servicing it if it's not going to fix the problems anyway (based on what I've researched it sounds like it won't).",1 "Nice Machine But Poor Instructions I received my machine and was very excited to get started. It took so many hours to work with the instructions supplied. It felt as though the instructions did not follow a sequence. Good thing I read very carefully and found out that the machine had to be oiled before use.Once you get past the instructions, the machine is a good value.",3 "Impressed I bought two of these machines for teaching some teens to sew. I must say, I was leery of what I'd get for my money. I was pleasantly surprised. What a great full-sized machine! The machine has a nice sound; it's definitely not a toy! It is easily worth way more than the $64 I paid for each. It has a nice, bright light, making it easy to see your sewing area. And although the seam allowances aren't labeled, the lines are very long and easy to see, helping to keep the seams straight.I ran the machine through all its stitches and they were perfect. The stitches are quickly and easily changed with the dial. No jams, no stalls, no tangles, consistent spacing, excellent thread tension, smooth feed.The bobbin was extremely easy to thread. It is loaded vertically, which I'm not a fan of, however, this one went in easily and quickly, so I've changed my mind about that!It threads very simply. If you sew, this machine needs no manual. If you don't sew, you need to look at the pictures as you read the manual. The description of how to insert the bobbin = be careful to insert the bobbin correctly. Not so helpful there. But the picture showed the thread direction, which is the important thing to note. It was helpful that the English directions were in one manual and the Spanish in another.I am giving it high marks, regardless of the directions, as it is a very nice machine for your basic sewing at a super price. I sew. I am impressed. If you don't sew and are having trouble, read the directions, or get some help from someone who does sew. Problems with this machine will most likely be operator error (wrong needle or presser foot selection for the fabric, pulling or pushing fabric, not raising or not lowering the presser foot, etc.). The Brother LS21251 is a good starter machine, good all time machine, for beginners and experienced sewers alike.",4 "Wonderful machine This machine is wonderful! I'm a beginer at sewing and find this machine very easy to use. I bought it two days ago from Walmart, (only because I needed to get it immediately and couldn't wait for shipping time) and it's a dream to work with. Right out of the box I had it up and working within half an hour. The instruction booklet that comes with it jumps around a little, but I didn't find it too cumbersome. It's quiet, runs smoothly, and is very user-friendly in trying to figure out. I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone.",4 "Does quite a bit for a simple little machine! I ordered this machine for simple projects like repairs, hemming jeans/pants, and making pillow covers or other easy-to-sew things for our home.If you are gentle with it and take it slow, you can use a regular needle to do all of these things.So far I have hemmed two pairs of jeans, made a pillow cover, and repaired the seam on a shirt. Haven't broken a needle, and the machine didn't seem to be overworked in the process.I like the fact that there are not too many buttons to deal with and it is manual. I really don't need a fancy machine with so many options that it takes going to a class to learn how to use it.I will say that it helps that I already learned to sew on something similar many years ago, so some sewing experience helps.",4 "I love my little brother! I bought this machine for myself on a whim in 2008 after seeing the great reviews. I have never been the ""craftsy"" type, and hated Home Ec in school. The machine sat in the box for 6 months until a friend who IS a craftsy woman showed me how to make my first pillowcase. I was hooked. The machine has been humming along ever since. For the hobbyist, this is a good investment. It's sturdy with enough stitches available to have fun with, and it lets you know when it's time for an oiling, as it starts to smell a bit like a vacuum cleaner belt going bad. It's easy to access the parts that need oil, and the instruction book has good illustrations for care. I have had to change a needle and untangle a mess from the bobbin and things went well. The only negative thing is that the thread does get wrapped around the wheel sometimes and you have to stop and re-thread the needle. When I am ready to upgrade, I will get a machine that threads the needle for me. For now though, I am totally satisfied with this machine, and would recommend it for anyone. Also, the instruction books came packaged with one in English and a separate one in Spanish, so it's easy to find what you need.",4 "Great for beginner and basics - perhaps even more! I purchased this machine in late 2004, it is now 2010, and it is holding up remarkably. No broken peices, loud noises. I didn't use to use it to much, just to make a random garmet here and there, but I have recently found myself sitting in front of it almost every night and it works great. If you don't need a lot of technology and really aren't wanting to invest a lot, I certainly recommend this one, it's easy for even me to use!",4 "Brother sewing machine A very nice basic machine. Only one tiny complaint; that is that the foot pedal is not very sensitive and the sewing can start out too fast.",4 "A Simple Machine You Can Count On This sewing machine is exactly what I was looking for. I'm no seamstress, but it's nice to have a working sewing machine around the house to mend or hem clothing and make a few more simple things, like curtains or pillowcases. This is no muss, no fuss. The directions are clearly written and there are not a lot of buttons to push or stitches to choose from. It has ten basic stitches, and that's probably more than you need if you are looking to purchase an entry-level basic sewing machine. I was up and running within ten minutes and within a half an hour had hemmed a pair of jeans that were too long for me. If you are looking for a good, easy-to-use and dependable machine for a novice sewer, I think this would be a great choice.",4 "Don't Bump Anything This is a very attractive, lightweight machine. Til you go to thread it! I can remember threading my mom's 45 year old Atlas portable machine at age eight and could do it with my eyes closed. The presser foot falls off all the time, the bobbin mechanism falls off all the time. I plan on conquering this machine as the price was right but I will never recommend another brother machine!",2 "Loved this machine, easy to use for first timer. This was my first time using a sewing machine and I was able to prepare the machine and use it by following the directions that came with it. It is very easy to use and control I loved it and the price is great. Definetly would recommend.",4 "Not terrible, but not great. This is a decent machine for the price, but unless you like wrestling with your sewing machine on a fairly regular basis, I cannot recommend it.It has some strange design kinks that cause thread tangles at the drop of a hat. Otherwise it seems sturdy and user friendly.",2 "I love it! Very happy with this product right out of the box. The only part that confused me was the bobbin installation. I thought you had to connect the thread somewhere and finally gave up and just tried it and apparently the machine feeds itself once the bobbin holder is loaded into place. Loaded several bobbins with thread just for fun. I'm also surprised by how much fun I've had so far. I made a little pillow right off just to have that sense of accomplishment. Now, I'm working on an infant size quilt and loving every minute. My only recommendation is to go ahead and get a nice fabric cutting set. A ruler and a pair of scissors have left my work so far looking lopsided and off. I can see why they still sell these -- it really is an enjoyable pastime. And for the price it's perfect for a hobby starter.",4 "Great First Machine Bought this for my 14 yr old daughter, it's fabulous for her. Arrived promptly and easy to use.",4 "Great product, my mom loves it !!!! I ordered this machine for my mom. She just loves how well it works with it's compact design. The shipping was great and the prodcut came in before the estimated time. it offers a good range of stiching functions. My mom uses it for simpler tasks such as fixing and alteration work but this can be used for much more.",4 "Buy this sewing maching if you want to hate sewing I used to sew on my mother's knee when I was a young girl, but hadn't touched one since my old singer died when I was 8. I decided that I wanted to start sewing again, and bought this as my first machine. Boy, was that a mistake! The first machine I bought was broken out of the box. I returned it and received a machine that was missing most of the accessories advertised on the box. Returned that one and (finally!) got a machine that was working ... at least, at first. The machine seemed sturdy, and I didn't really have trouble with the speed or threading things. However, my stitches were always loose and uneven, no matter how I adjusted the tension wheel. I adjusted the tension in the bobbin holder, and this seemed to work at first, but then I started having the same problems again. When I was messing with the machine for the umpteenth time, I took a few screws off to see what was going on with the inner workings and discovered that the tension wheel was completely broken. It was made out of very cheap plastic and had completely snapped off. I spoke over the phone with customer service, but the representative didn't seem to believe that the machine was actually broken and kept insisting that adjusting the tension was very simple and that I must be doing it wrong. When I checked at a machine repair shop, the price they told me to fix the machine was more than it had cost in the first place. In the meantime, I never once worked on a project with this machine without tearing out each seam two or three times and ending up in tears. It could turn a 2-hour project into an 8-hour tooth-grinding, knuckle-popping death march that ended with a mediocre finished project that I was embarrassed to claim as my own. Happily, I wised up and bought a singer, and now I'm able to breeze through projects and concentrate on design without being distracted by a cheap, broken machine.",0 "beginner friendly machine! This is the first sewing machine I have ever bought and I am happy with it. I am an absolute beginner for sewing. I am all thumbs, and I just wish to sew simple home decorative items - tableclothes, pillows, swags, placemats, etc. My mother, who is a great sewer, advised me that very simple machine that has 10 stitch or so is enough for me. She is right. For an absolute beginner like myself, this machine's feature is enough. All other machines I rerearched have too much functions, which I don't need. Some people are mentioning that the manual of this machine is difficult to read, but I did not think so. I am happy to find a basic sewing machine that I can use comfortably with very reasonable price.",4 "Love it! I've gone through a few sewing machines throughout the years, some of them much more expensive than this one. I purchased this one because of the price and I liked that it wasn't computerized. I just wanted a basic, reliable sewing machine and that's what I got. I've made clothes for my daughter, canvas bags, wallets, purses, etc. I have not even had it a year and I already feel like I've gotten my money's worth.UPDATE:Ok, I seriously LOVE this machine. It has been worth EVERY penny. Even my husband has commented on how it was such a good purchase. I can't stress enough how awesome this machine is for the price.",4 "Excellent for a Beginner & for Simple Projects I bought this machine for my 11 yr old daughter who is a beginner at sewing. I did not want her to use my expensive one. (I have 30+ yrs of experience.) I had no intention to buy an expensive machine for her, so the price is very, very good. It's an excellent teaching tool. All the basic stitch types are there including the ability to make a button hole(I have yet to check to see if it's worth making a button hole.). The 10 stitches have a predetermined stitch width & size.That aside, it's a good machine to practice hand-foot coordination, ie using the plastic pedal & controlling the fabric feed simultaneously. This is not a serger machine so it can not run very fast; it runs a little ""tight."" If it does, the odds that the thread will break are probable. That's OK; beginners need to know what to do when that happens.This is NOT a toy machine so experienced sewers can use it too as long as they understand its limitations. I would use it for quick repairs & easy projects.Straight stitch sewing is very good; I personally would not sew expensive fine fabrics on this machine. If one does, be aware of the machine's stitch limitations.Beginners need to know how to take care of & maintain a sewing machine; again, it's a great machine to practice on.------ Don't have to worry about damaging a $500+ model!!For the price, it is well made. Warranty is excellent (25 yrs). Register the product online. Instructions are also online, if one loses them.",4 "good for hemming I bought this as a cheap and reliable option for occasional stitching and hemming pants and it does the job.",4 "Girlfriend loves it! My girlfriend makes garb for renfaires and she had been mentioning needing a sewing machine for months, so I decided to surprise her with one. She's had no complaints and made a handful of dresses, tops, and even a little wizard costume for her 20 month old daughter for halloween.",3 "A Genie This has been purchased as a gift for my mother inlaw. She is fascinated with the performance of the light weight and the wonderful job it does. The added feature of focus light, that can be used to focus on the stiches is awesome. We were expecting this product to be made in Japan given the name of Brother, but it is made in China.",3 "Just what I wanted This Brother LS2125i 10-stitch is exactly what I needed. My old sewing machine I inherited from my mom was so heavy that it was a real pain to drag out of the closet just to do a quick mending job. This light weight machine is great because the only stitches I ever use are forwards, backwards, and very occasionally I might need a zigzag. I found the directions to be easy to use and was sewing right away. One of my advantages was that the bobbin configuration in this machine is exactly like the one in my old machine so I knew what I was doing. But if you find it confusing, there are videos out on YouTube.com that show you exactly how to thread this sewing machine & the bobbin. I heard that the case made by Brother was way to big for this machine so I bought the Hemline Camel Studio Collection Machine Tote Bag from Amazon instead. The machine fits in the tote nicely with lots of cushion and just enough room for the project you are working on.",4 "Love my Sewing Machine I am a novice seamstress, it had been several years since I had operated a machine. I found the Brother easy to use and the instructions user friendly. I love how lightweight the machine is. It is the perfect size and so far I have enjoyed making lots of things with it. I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone who is looking for an easy machine to use.",4 "You get what you pay for This machine is worth exactly what I paid for it. But it gets the job done. I bought it specifically for sewing seams and hems. It's better than doing the job by hand.",2 "Hurray! I've never used a sewing machine and have always thought they were terrifyingly complicated. I bought this machine, the cheapest entry-level machine on Amazon with the best reviews, and after a 2-minute run-down from my roommate, I'm sewing! Hurray! Thanks Brother!",4 "Good sewing machine for the cost Although this sewing machine lacks some of the smoothness and fancy stitching you can get with more expensive models, it works great! It's really simple and easy to use - I've just started sewing again after a couple years and I've already made a baby blanket, skirt, and dress. I'm really glad I got this machine because it was affordable and is perfect for both small mending projects and larger creative projects.",3 "Great machine I needed something simple for simple jobs, and it is great.It took me 30 minutes to unpack it and get it going.I love this little machine.I was with Singer before, and i dont regret my new Brother :)",4 "SATISFIED WITH THIS BEGINNER MACHINE Thanks for the people who left reviews here. As someone who had not used a sewing machine for over 30 years and who has an 8-year old daughter who wants to learn how to sew, I didn't want to spend ton of money. I am satisfied with this machine. Because I am so bad with instructions, I relied on an experienced friend who guided me through the very first step and within an hour, I was able to do all the basic stitches.Will use this for a long time.",3 "Great!! This is a wonderful machine! I was able to sew fleec on it. It was an easy to thread machine. I only had a few complications with it. I would recommend it to a first time sewer.",4 "Lightweight sewing machine This sewing machine is absolutely awesome! I reluctantly gave up my 45 yr old Kenmore that I bought with babysitting money, and wanted a machine to do basic repair and household projects. I came home after working two jobs to find it had arrived; within 15 minutes I had the bobbin wound and did a practice run with it. The foot has storage for the bobbins and other accessories. I have already made a pillow cover, costume accessories, repaired a quilt and made a new sofa cover without even changing the needle! The stitches are perfect and with the handle, it is very lightweight. I love it!",4 "I Love It! I recently had to retire my 39 year old Brother sewing machine, and this one was my replacement after long research. It's light, easy to use, sews like a dream, and the price couldn't be beat anywhere. Had I known this was such a great sewing machine, I would have given up on my old clunker years ago and bought this without hesitation.",4 "Excellent at first, but had some drawbacks... I got this machine some years ago, and it was excellent. All I wanted was something so I could sew with my mom. The main drawbacks then were the fact that hers ( another brand) had a door for the lightbulb that could be opened, and this one doesn't.I like the fact that you only need one foot for most stitches on this machine, which is helpful since the box of accessories got lost when we moved! I am about to replace this machine within the next week or so, as it's lived a nice full life and it just has issues that have nothing to do with the machine itself.Overall, a good machine for a beginner, but I am no longer a beginner(:",3 "so easy! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE my new sewing machine- Brother LS2125I! I chose this at the begining because of the cheap price and i did not want to spend too much money on this, and it turns out to be way more than i expected! Although I am no professional or experienced sewer, it was soo easy to use that I have no problem using the machine the first time i tried! I do not use the pedal, just the buttons to start/stop the sewing, raise/lower the needle and the sliding lever that changes the speed. Besides that, threading and putting the bobbins in are all self explanatory.To sum it up I have no complaints at all :)",4 "Would give zero if possible-- thread tension issues Like another reviewer, it was impossible for me to get the thread tension right on this machine. It wasn't me. I was taking a sewing class, and the instructor could not get the tension right, and told me it was the machine. The tension wheel is cheap plastic, and breaks easily.Save your money and invest in a higher quality machine.",0 "Pretty great machine for the price!! I got this machine just to do some simple projects and simple mending and alterations. I am not an advanced sewer, but I do think machine is definitely enough for all I would need!The control feels good, I got used to it pretty quick, but there is just one thing I havent quite got a hold of just yet: it's when you step on the pedal to get it going, you do have to step it down pretty low and hard to get it started, and I just haven't got used to how hard I need to step on it yet. Other than the pedal control, I think it's a nice solid feeling machine, I used to use a Singer and I have used a Bernina in class and I think this Brother machine has exeeded my standards.I'm happy with it!!",3 "Light weight sewing machine We unpacked and and threaded up the needle and had it going in about a half hour. It is a very nice machine for what we use it for. I meets our needs very nicely. I have not used it, but my wife likes it a lot better than her old Kenmore.",4 "Excellent Got this sewing maching for $75.I have never used a sewing machine before.My mom taught me to do basic stitches.. It was so good and very very easy.. I loved it.",4 "Easy and gets the job done! I love this sewing machine because it's SO EASY. When it first arrived, I thought to myself, ""Wow, this is going to be difficult to use..."" but boy was I wrong. The instructions are very simple to follow and I had myself sewing within a half hour.The different sewing types is a nice added option and it makes for a nicer finish. I haven't yet used the button-holer, but it seems to be pretty self explanatory.So far I've created pillows, clothing, handbags (for my daughter) and a blanket.I can't stress enough: this is SO easy!",4 "Brother sewing machine I love my Brother sewing machine. I didn't want to spend much money on a sewing machine, as I just use it to fix clothes and things around the house. I just love it and the price was excellent. I would buy anything from this company.",4 "Excellent Beginner Machine I would definitely recommend this machine for anyone who is looking to start sewing but doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars to do so. I've owned this machine for about five years, and have never had problems with it. For the first few years I owned it, I didn't use it too often, but everything about it is fairly intuitive (or easy to figure out with a quick read through the instruction manual), so it served me well. For the past couple of years this machine has received almost daily use and continues to work well.I've used this machine to make everything from clothing to purses to quilts, and it's handled all of those projects just fine. Certainly this machine doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive, higher end machine, but it does all the necessities, and everything it can do, it does well. It comes with a few common presser feet (like a zipper foot and one for button holes), and I've found that additional feet are pretty easy to find and affordable.In short, it's a great, reliable machine, and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone.",4 "Absolutely LOVE it!! I haven't stopped using this since I got it last month and I haven't had one bit of problems with it. The instructions are easy to read and the machine is easy to use...I'm a beginner so maybe this machine isn't for the ""more advanced"" but it's absolutely perfect for me!",4 "Great Machine!! Ordered my machine on friday and got it on Monday - Its just great! Moreover this machine is perfect for beginners - there are some sketches on the machine itself how to thread - the manuel has a lot of pictures as well and it is also quite informativ. So happy that I got that machine! Its also kinda handy and not that heavy. Have fun with that thing! I do!",4 "Brother L521251 10 Stitch Sewing Machine. After much debating on which make of Sewing Machine I would like to purchase and doing some re-search with the help of my daughter-in-law we decided this was the best machine to buy. I wanted a basic sewing machine and I just love it.",4 "Great little machine I personally do not sew but my girlfriend wanted to, so I looked around and read other customer reviews on many different sewing machine and this one had High ratings. My girlfriend found it easy to setup and even easier to use. She couldn't be happier. The price was right and the performance is great. You won't be disappointed.",4 "Brother 10 stitch free arm sewing machine The sewing machine arrived in good time and it does what I want it to do. I think it goes a little too fast when you first start but It sews good and I am satisfied with the value and the price I paid....dianainca",3 "Brother Sewing Machine I bought this machine to do slipcovers, hadn't sewed in over 20 years, and found it very easy to use. Would recommend.",4 "Excellent sewing machine Recently I bought this sewing machine very happy with this. Initially I thought very difficult to use but after reading guide book it was very simple started using.You can use this machine for 10 different type of sewing very simple to operate also it perfectly do job done. I will recommend to others this machine because it economically fits very easy to handle.",4 "Excellent! I've used this item for a few months now and has worked great for what I use it. Nothing major, just some fixer uppers. Very happy with my purchase.",4 "good for beginners I had never used a sewing machine before this one. I bought this one because of the price, features, and good reviews. The first time I used it, I was a little lost, but I read the manual and I got the hang of it. The instructions are a bit difficult to decipher at first, as there are numerous different languages printed next to eachother, it was hard to find the english in sequence. Other than that, this is a great sewing machine. I've used it many times since I bought it, and it seems to be working well. It's also lightweight, and stores easily.",3 "Shipping Be very careful if ordering as a gift for someone in your household. I ordered it for my daughter as a Christmas present and the shipping label was just stuck on the box. My daughter came home from school and saw it sitting on the doorstep in the box which is complete with photos of the machine. Huge disappointment, it will be returned.",0 "Awesome We purchased this machine for our youngest daughters 21st birthday. I have been sewing for 35 years on a machine, she finally shows an interest. It is easy to work work with and she loves it. Not only a great beginner machine but if you are wanting to sew and have an easy time this is the machine for you!",4 "got a sewing machiene this was a very reasonable priced iten and it was what I needed having new pants that need to be himmed this is the right thing",3 "Not too bad Its a great beginner machine.....I love it so far. Very easy to use and lightweight. I have a lot of sewing to do....so can't wait to see what the machine can offer.",4 "A decent basic sewing machine I bought this machine to basic sewing. It's not fancy but it gets the job done. It runs smoothly--I've had not problems with tension and the stitches are even. I rate it as a 4 instead of 5 because the foot pedal is very lightweight plastic and doesn't sit still on the floor very well. However, I would still recommend this product.",3 "Bad directions The sewing machine itself is pretty good, but the directions are scattered and unclear. Had to have a friend help me with a few things, and she even had issues when she works with sewing machines for a living.",2 "Sewing maching I absolutely love my new sewing machine! Easy to use and with the starter kit and book, I have made numerous things so far. Great price and came quicker than I expected.",4 "Great My daughter (13) loves it and it is very easy to use and figure out. Small, lightweight, but not cheap looking or feeling.",4 "LOVE IT! I bought this because the reviews were really good for Newbies, and it is awesome!!! I am a beginner and it is sooo easy to use, once i figured how to thread the bobbins, that was a pain! but now I am a PRO!! Great investment!",4 "Christmas for a friend it s great my friend love it and is using it alot more than before she loves it so much",4 "Great little machine I'm not a talented quilter or tailor, but this machine was easy to set up, easy to use, and works great for the little tasks I take on!",4 "First timer, Happy Purchase I've never owned or operated a sewing machine before and this is my first one. It is lightweight and easy to understand. My manual is my best friend and so far I have had a lot of fun. I'll review again after a few months but so far, so great!",4 "Daniel It is an excellent product, very good quality. I recommend it to people who are interested in it.Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine",3 "Nice cheap sewing machine I think that this is a good purchase if you need a sewing machine and don't want to spend much money or, as my case, if you need a second sewing machine to have in a second residence. It is quite robust, the types of stitches are more than enough, it has the standard complements (twin needle and extra needles, pressfoot for zippers). Taking into account its price, a recommended sewing machine.",4 "awesome lil sewing machine! I scouted around amazon looking for prices, features and ease of use. This particular model came highly recommended. So I purchased it. I'm glad I did. This thing is sooo easyyy to use. I didn't have any of the problems the others mentioned about thread from the bobbin breaking. Maybe I got lucky? I originally bought it to make some pack items for my MOLLE II backpack. For some reason there doesn't seem to be a modular add on unit for sleeping bags? So going to make one out of med weight cordura matched to 3-color desert storm camo material. I was kind of fearful the needle would break since this material is slightly heavy and thread. But so far its running like a champ. It eats it up like nothing. If you're thinking about purchasing this for a starter unit. DO IT! IT's easy pre-loaded with the basics.",4 "Defective out of the box -- shoddy customer service! I ordered this machine and sat down to use it for the first time this afternoon. Immediately, pieces fell apart and were loose. I contacted the manufacturer and they told me the only way they could help me was if I visited their service center -- which happens to be more than an hour away!!! I am not willing to rent a car to drive to the service center at a cost greater than the machine. I am incredibly disappointed with this product.Unfortunately, I purchased the sewing machine 2 months ago and have only just now had time to open the box, read the manual, and try it out, so the return policy has lapsed. Waiting to hear back from Amazon, but buyer beware! I will not be buying from Brother again. Would give zero stars if I could.",0 "Brother sewing machine. My old kenmore sewing machine finally stopped working. It was about 40 yrs old. Was sad to see it go. This Brother machine that I purchased from amazon it a good machine for the price. So far it has mastered the sewing that I have needed to do. Over all I'm pleased. I will have to get use to the plastic parts. My Kenmore was metal.",3 "Good Basic Machine The machine is easy to use and provides basic functions. The light really helps threading, the bobbin winder is easy to use, stitch selection is easy, the button hole function is great (just be sure you're going the right speed), the reverse is simple, the manual feed is perfect and it really is lightweight. The reason I do not give this a 5 is because the tension system is temperamental and the machine likes to eat thread. If you do not get the threading just right, the thread will pull, rub, fray and possibly break. Checking the tension by pulling on the tread post-needle and testing on fabric at different speeds before starting a project seems to overcome this tension issue. The other quirk, ""eating thread,"" occurs when the trailing thread is too short. I've found that following the recommended length usually works, but the machine does seem to enjoy eating the thread which means you have to stop, open up the bottom, cut out the bobbin, rip a few stitches and start again. However, if you double the recommended length of trailing thread, this is easily overcome. All in all, it's a great machine for beginners and others who only need the basics.",3 "Basic sewing machine I was looking for a basic sewing machne that would be easy to use for repairs and basic straight sewing. This one is a bargain at the price, and so far has been a good little unit. I have a Viking and a Pfaff which both need repairs - the price of this little machine is half of the basic cost to just look at the others! It will be my back-up machine.",3 "good although no mini! I should have read more carefully what other buyers said about the size of the machine. It is more of a standard size sewing machine, quite heavy, although so far quite performing. Another flat note is the look, the color does not appeal to me but hey! if it is working fine it is a minor detail.",3 "Super easy to use!! I needed a sewing machine for some basic stuff and was tired of borrowing my moms machine. I didn't need anything fancy so I didn't want to spend a lot. This is a great and easy to use machine. Within an hour of being delivered I had read the instructions set it up wound a bobbin an sewn a lined bag handles and all together. Its not too heavy has a built in handle comes with extra bobbins in the box and feet are very easy to switch. I haven't ventured into button holes yet but zippers were super easy. I would definitely recommend this machine if you just need some basic stitches.",4 "Easy to use for basic projects I mostly use this machine to do basic lingerie sewing on slips, camisoles, panties and simple teddies...I'm new to sewing and have been surprised by the quality of this machine! I have found the threading to be very simple, but I have to use a paper clip to get the tread through the thread take-up lever and the machine tends to bunch up the material when back stitching (I have to adjust the tension lever).This machine comes with basic accessories like a buttonhole, zipper, button sewing feet, a needle set, 3 bobbins, darning plate, screwdriver and one extra spool pin. The manual is very easy to read and use, instructions are given in english, spanish and french and in order to get the best use of this machine, must be read carefully! If you are sewing heavyweighted or lightweighted fabrics, you'll need to change the needle size and check that you are using the correct foot. Also, this machine does a great job with basic monogramming and embroidering!I like the 10 stitches which includes 4 different zig zag stitches, the buttonhole, straight, stretch blind, shell tuck and elstic stitches. There is a tension control roller and the ability to do twin needle sewing.Overall, a very good machine for basic sewing and crafting!",4 "My Mother Loves It I got this as a Christmas present for my mother. She had formerly used a 27 year old machine but picked it right up and after reading the manual for 5 minutes, started sewing. She was happy that it had a button holer function. The controls seem easy enough and the design is nice. Recommended",4 "I Returned It I am new to sewing and wasn't looking for anything other than a bare bones machine when I bought this. If I could sew a straight line with it, I'd be happy. Even with these simple goals, this machine did not meet my expectations.1) I could not get the machine to start slowly. It went at full speed or no speed. 2)No matter how I adjusted the tension knob, the fabric puckered (according to the trouble-shooting guide, I was doing everything right--right fabric with the right thread, etc).I have used two other machines in the past and I never had any trouble sewing a decent line. I returned this machine.",0 "Great basic machine! I am so glad I bought this machine! I didn't need a zillion different stitches - I needed a reliable, easy to use machine for hemming (including denim), mending, and simple projects. This machine does a great job on all of that and could easily be used for more complicated projects. It is such a wonderful little machine - it makes me want to sew more! I haven't sewed in ages and I made my first pillow cover in almost 25 years within an hour or so of taking it out of the box! I was also considering the Singer Inspiration 4205 which is about $50 more and has only 5 stitches but I'm very happy I went with the Brother.",4 """Brother"" Will Take You Through a Lifetime of Sewing --I don't have this exact sewing machine. But I do have one manufactured by Brother that looks very similar, and I bet this is just a newer model.My mother bought me my sewing machine for Christmas when I was 16 and I'm now 23. I have used my machine so much, from everything from getting married (made my own veil and some fabric decorations for the ceremony), to sewing for my husband (two matching seat covers), to clothing my little dog, Daisy (two sweaters), to the birth of my daughter (her 'coming home' blanket and onesie), to having a new baby around (dozens of bibs), to having a toddler (two Halloween costumes, two Christmas dresses, two Easter dresses, a ""shopping cart cover""), to sewing for my niece and nephews (a dress, a skirt, a romper), to sewing for my big dog, Duke (a large dog bed), to helping friends who needed work clothes cheap (30+ nurses scrubs), to finally where I am now: Starting home decor, I have already made a tablecloth, chair cushions, and fabric bowls (HGTV) now I am trying my hand at curtains. ALL these things with one basic sewing machine!All I have to do is oil it once a week (since I use it so much) and it has lasted for SEVEN years. Nothing (excepting needles!) has ever broke, not ever, not even the light bulb has burned out.Wonderful basic sewing machine!",4 "Nice machine for the price. I had a little project to re-cover some foam cushions. Reviews on hand-held machines were awful and this one was just a little more expensive and a lot more versatile. I had not used a sewing machine in close to 50 years and as a man am not supposed to, but I decided to try. Easy to set up, the price is right, works well with no problems. Nice tight stitches with no adjustments. Did an excellent job on some medium-weight apholstery fabric. Directions on bobbin removal and filling were a bit obtuse but I got the job done.",4 "good for beginners, but kind of unstable I've had this machine for almost 2 years now, and it is very easy to learn how to use. Almost all the basic accessories a beginner might need for machine-sewing is included. The instructions booklet is also very clear. However, when I decided to buy this model, I was only a beginner and did not realize that most of my sewing project would end up requiring more than a ""lightweight"" kind of machine.The greatest problem I keep running into with this machine is when the thickness/weight of the fabric I'm sewing suddenly changes, the machine would screw up the thread tension. This causes long tangles of the upper thread to collect at the bottom, which could get very frustrating. (Not only does it look ugly, but the stitches would be loose and threads would get caught in the machine if you try to continue. There is no way around it.) The only way to fix it is by re-threading both the upper thread & the bobbin, change the stitch setting (e.g. if you were initially using straight stitches, change to zigzag), sew on a scrap piece of fabric, change back to the initial stitch setting, and sew again on a scrap to see if the stitch has been fixed (usually it has). You'll also need to repeat the same ritual if the top thread gets accidentally de-threaded or snaps, because the same exact tangling problem would happen to the top thread.Another inconvenience with this machine is that it is a bit difficult to sew the edges of some fabric. The rolling mechanism under the foot that's supposed to push the sewn fabric probably needs to have a greater area to make this kind of sewing efficient. (I've used other machines in my workplace and at school, so I know that it's a problem that not all models have to an equal extent). However, this problem doesn't pose as great of an inconvenience as the first one I mentioned. You can sometimes get around this problem if you either 1) more aggressively push/pull the fabric through until the rollers at the bottom can catch a greater area of fabric to keep it moving, or 2) lift the foot and push the fabric bit by bit forward as you make 1 stitch at a time.Having said that, I am still rating this machine 4 stars because, even when I'm upgrading to a better machine soon, I really don't feel the need of having too many more stitch settings. The 10 that I've used in this machine are really the most useful ones. Also, I didn't really need to buy extra accessories aside from an invisible zipper foot, a few needles for special kinds of fabrics, and extra bobbins. At some point, I found the machine really annoying because it got noisy, but that can be easily fixed with proper oiling as instructed in the booklet. Also, sometimes it amazes me how this machine can manage sewing very thick fabrics and get it done properly with a universal needle (the very same one that comes with the machine). The foot can also go up quite high, which gives this machine some advantage against some other models. I know some other sewing machines that may seem more stable and computerized, but are totally useless in sewing bigger bulks of fabric just because the foot won't go up high enough.In short, if you are looking for a machine for sewing very basic kinds of fabric & relatively easy projects, this is a great & very affordable model. However, if you're more ambitious, getting a tougher, more costly machine would save a lot of your time & energy from trying to fix various errors that might occur with this model.",3 "Not recommended for quilting, tension issues Got this machine as a gift. My first project went really well, a couple of denim bags. My second project, a quilt, went well through initial piecing. But when I started to combine the pieces, the machine had issues feeding through the layered seems. I would have to pull the pieces. So I got the even feed foot, which helped some. I did get it all pieced together, then I started to try and quilt. It's been a real struggle. I can't keep a constant tension. I would test it on a sample, start quilting, and then have to pull out an entire line due to bad tension. Test, quilt, success, quilt, fail, rip out, and repeat.I would recommend this for two layer, maybe three at most and not for very thick fabrics. I absolutely would not suggest for quilting. I'm in the market looking for an upgrade as I really enjoyed piecing together this quilt and I refuse to let the tension problem on this machine to cloud my enthusiasm for sewing.hope this helps someone.",1 "not worth the money Bought this machine for my youngest daughter as her ""first"" sewing machine. Worked well the first 7 or 8 times she used it. Since then the tension is erratic, it doesn't feed evenly, it breaks bobbin threads right and left. After fussing with it for hours on end, and having NOTHING work right on it, I threw it out and let her use my Pfaff until she saved enough to buy herself a new Singer.",0 "Most Horrible Bobbin System I've Ever Seen I am new to sewing, but not completely ignorant, so I thought this machine would be a good starter machine after my old Singer bit it. I was completely wrong.The speed goes full or nothing; there is no slow stitching. And the bobbin! I have never seen such a convoluted bobbin system in my life. Save yourself the trouble and just buy something else. This machine will make you want to break it, then you can't get your money back!",0 "Perfect for a beginner I was looking for a sewing machine for my 10 year old granddaughter who had been showing interest in sewing. I wanted to make sure to get a machine that would encourage her, not intimidate or frustrate. After few lessons, she was able to sew straight stitches in a nice speed and managed to make some great pillowcases for her siblings. Key features of a beginner's machine are: Ease of handling the bobbin, ease of threading the needle and changing settings. This machine has them all at a good price, too.",4 "Love it I got this a few years ago from my parents for my birthday and I love it. It has always worked really good for me and is simple and easy to use. If you don't need any fancy extras and are just doing normal sewing then this is a great machine. It has straight stiches, zigzag stickes and even button hole stiching. Super easy to use.",4 "Easy to use! I haven't used a sewing machine since I was required to take a Home Ec class in junior high, 16 years ago. This machine is very easy to use and I've already hemmed 2 pairs of pants. The directions are pretty easy to follow. I highly recommend it for home users.",4 "Good little machine I have owned this machine for 3 years. I bought it when my 1970s Singer gave up the ghost. I have sewed everything from quilts to jeans on it. I suggest keeping it oiled. After 3 years, the bobbin winder is winding the bobbin wrong and the tension is mesesing up. I do believe I have gotten my money's worth as sometimes this machine is going 10 hours a week. I have purchased a new Brother just today but still plan to keep the old one to use too.",3 "Just can't stop sewing. First note that I am an inexperienced sewer. I haven't sewn since the seventh grade. But after some brief views of the manual we had it up and running. The first project we did was repair some jeans of mine. This was pretty heavy duty and the machine performed flawlessly. I couldn't stop sewing, I kept finding other things to sew it was so easy and fun. This machine has (for the few projects we have done) handled them all without a problem, even heavy jeans.",4 "Brownie Points This was a birthday gift for my future daughter-in-law. She was thrilled to get her very first sewing machine, and when I saw her this past Sunday, she was already wearing her first project...a darling skirt. Based on comments written by others, I encouraged her to buy metal bobbins. She did and said that she had no problems with the machine or instructions. We'd both say that this is a great machine at a great price for those seamstresses who work on every-day, simple projects.",4 "Review of Brother 10 stitch sewing machine This is a good, basic sewing machine. All I needed to do was straight stich and some zigzig stitches and this machine performs those tasks well.",3 "Great sewing machine! I wanted an easy to use machine for a beginner and this fits the bill. It threads in about 10 seconds and is very user friendly. It came faster than the estimate.",4 "very disappointing I just bought this machine when my older model finally gave up. I've had good results with my older Brother model, so I just assumed this would be just as good. It made it about five times before it decided to self adjust the upper tension in the middle of a stitch. It has also decided to switch from zigzag to straight back to zigzag in the middle of a project. I'm taking this machine back and getting my money back. I'm severely disappointed with the quality of this machine! I guess I'm going to try my luck with a Singer.",0 "Perfect for the Price Spent a little more than $60 on this thinking it would be a smaller, portable machine. When I received it, I realized it was a pretty stardard-sized machine. However, it does everything I need it to, and then some. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, and the machine arrived to me at the time I expected. I've had no problems with it thus far--I've been using it mostly to sew patches on and make repairs to my uniforms. Great buy for $60!",4 "love it This sewing machine is easy to use for a beginners like me.I am so glad I bought this machine. It is such a wonderful machine .it makes me want to sew more.I ordered this sewing machine thinking that it would only be good for small projects and quick fixes.The machine is perfect for alteration and works great.This is NOT a heavy duty sewing machine and it's easy to move it. i love it.",4 "Great basic sewing machine I wanted a sewing machine that didn't have a lot of extra gadgets and this one is perfect. Took me a little while to figure out how to get the bobbin in, but other then that everything is very easy to operate.",4 "Enjoying it for a 7 year old This is the second sewing machine I have purchased for my daughter and this one seems to be holding up a lot better than the first one that broke after the 2nd use. So far it is sewing for strong and easily to teach.",3 "Small, but mighty I had been looking for a new sewing machine since mine is in another state, and this one was a great value and a good product.",3 "Good starter machine I bought this for my 8 year old niece for Christmas as she wants to learn to sew. We're still working on basic hand-sewing right now, but I've tested the machine out and feel it's a decent starter sewing machine. It offers enough stitching selections, and I like the small built-in storage case, though it's not terribly practical (you have to keep your spare parts and bobbins in a ziplock bag otherwise they'll spill out when you remove the case). The one thing I definitely wish were better: the foot pedal speed. It's almost impossible to get it to run slow and that will be difficult for an 8-year old to manage. That being said, it was only $60 and I give that a good value for a basic starter machine.",3 "Great Beginner Machine I gave it 4 stars because I am a novice sewer and I found some of the directions a little confusing.My friend came over and set up the machine and it's fine..it's lightweight and good for my purposes.I am creating linings for crocheted purses..I would recommend with hesitation.",3 "Off to a rocky start I JUST got this machine today and was so excited! I finally bought my own sewing machine. I took it out of the box, went to thread the bobbin and the machine worked for a split second and then nothing. I think the foot control is bad. The machine has power, I have re-read the instructions a hundred times, turned it off and on, tried everything I can think of and it still wont work. Am I doing something wrong??? I am a beginner but have used a sewing machine enough to know the basics and can read and follow directions. Is there a trick that I am missing? I didn't even get to try one stitch! I am really disappointed and am now skeptical of this model in general. I hope it's just something I am doing wrong and not the actual machine. Boo!",1 "Great sewing machine This is a nice lightweight machine. I have another Brothers machine that is about 40 years old. that is one reason I chose an other Brother machine. Just wanted something for my daughter to start out with. I hope it will last as long as mine.",4 "Short thread Spindle solved This machine has a short spindle for the large spools of thread. Solved the problem with a drinking straw. Cut it just taller than the large spool of thread and put over the short spindle- voila problem solved. The rest of the machine is great for basic sewing- easy to use-thread- and fill bobbin. I will say as I am older Iuse a threader (the little metal gizmo with wire loop) but for the price of this machine it has many extras.",3 "Great for novice! I have never sewn. This was an impulse buy during black friday. With a minimum of instruction from my hubby who actually had Home Ec. way back when, I have sewn a dog coat and doll dress. It is really easy and loads of fun. The other reviews saying it has only one speed are not using the foot pedal properly. It is just like the gas pedal in your car. Push a little go slow, floor it and you go fast! I love this machine. It seems sturdy and also forgiving of my rookie mistakes.",4 "Uhgg... I have one of these and it STINKS. Its bobbin thread is never the right tension and I can only sew with cotton fabrics. The needle will unthread its self easily and it doesn't do long seams well. I have to pray that it will do what I want when I use it. I plan on getting a new sewing machine as soon as possible.",0 "very easy to use This is the first time for me to learn how to sew. It is quite basic yet very easy to use.",4 "WOW!!!! I am impressed, haven't sewn since high school and bought this because grandson needed patches and things sewn on and things stitched up, found very easy to use, had no problems, didn't remember anything about sewing but the instructions were easily followed and I managed to thread bobbins, needles and take care of torn items. For my use the price was right and I have no complaints.",4 "Excellent beginner machine I bought this machine as a Christmas gift for a 10-year-old girl. She wanted to sew but was intimidated by the weight and noise of my 20-year-old clunker. It took her a few weeks to warm up to the machine, but other than needing some help from her dad adjusting the tension and getting started, she's been off and running on tiny doll clothes and other projects. She can use it on a whim with only basic supervision (an adult nearby in case something awful happens, which it hasn't). It's comfortable and easy for her to use and she's able to produce results she's happy with.I admit I'm jealous of all the cool built-in stitches that my older machine can't do.Yes, she's yet to figure out all of those features, but she will as she gets older and more creative and I expect this machine to last her many years.",4 "A great sewing machine! I bought this machine for occasional fixes and to sew costumes for school functions. I had it up and running in 10 minutes and I've never sewn before. Threading was somewhat difficult and took a few tries. The machine was larger than I was expecting, and seems well constructed- very solid. This is a great value for the money. I'm glad I didn't buy one of the smaller, cheaper machines out there.",4 "Great machine This is a great lightweight machine for small projects such as mending, hemming and small craft projects. Manual made it easy to use for a beginner.",4 "Exactly what I was looking for I was new to sewing, and looking for a sewing machine that would was in the under $100 range, and liked the great reputation that the Brother brand has, so I thought I'd give it a shot. It more than exceeded my expectations with all of its stitches and ease of use. Highly, Highly recommended.",4 "LOVE IT!!!! having made one pillow case in a beginners sewing class...i was hooked! i decided after that one pillow, that wanted to make at least TWO pillows. i took a chance and purchased this machine. after initial screw ups (bobbin spiraling out of control/broken needle/tension loose/holes poked in fabric) i got it!!!! this machine is so easy to use and lightweight. A great first machine..now on to pillow number 3!!!veronica",4 "Has been a great machine for the money. I've had this machine for 8 years and am just now in the market for an upgrade. My mom bought it for me right after I got married to ""get started learning to sew"" and assumed I'd purchase a nicer, more expensive model when I knew that I'd continue sewing. But I haven't needed anything more expensive! This one has been great! Of course, it doesn't have all the fancy stitch options, everything is manual instead of digital, etc. But it's very simple to learn to use. This 8-year-old, $70 sewing machine is still working great. I only want a more expensive one to do some decorative stitches and possibly to do some embroidery. This is the machine I'd purchase for my own daughter to learn to sew on when she's a little older... but I won't have to b/c I'll save mine for her!",4 "No complaints with Brother machines I have had this machine since 2004. It has taken a beating and it still purrs. I now use it for fashion design school, and it continues to work well. I also have a Brother serger. I have no complaints about Brother machines.I have owned and used other brands of sewing machines, and not too many can compare to this brand.",4 "pressure foot not adjustable- won't feed stretch fabric I'm a student living across the country from home, and I started sewing again while home for winter break. I made two shirts, a coat and a pair of pants. One of the shirts, made with a stretch fabric, I didn't finish the hem on. So when I got back to school and ordered this sewing machine, the first thing I did was try to finish the hem.Big mistake. The pressure foot is not adjustable and didn't allow the fabric to move AT ALL. And those of you who know anything about sewing know that you are not supposed to stretch stretch fabric while sewing it. The hem turned out awful... and I came very close to ruining this shirt that I worked really hard on because of this machine.When I was trying to fix a torn sheet, the fabric actually got pulled down into the machine (I have no idea how.) I had to cut the sheet even more just to get it free.DON'T buy this product, it is a miserable excuse for a sewing machine. Spend the extra money now before, like me, your sewing machine becomes a shelf accessory.",0 "Very easy to use I have only had my brother sewing machine for about 2 months, but have used it to alter skirts and make curtains. It is very easy to use and has simple troubleshooting guidelines and easy to follow instructions for use. It is much simpler than my mother's sewing machine (different brand) and runs very smoothly. I am very pleased with it so far.",4 "worst instructions ever i can't stress how bad this instruction booklet is. i bought this machine with the hopes of being able to hem my own pants. well, there is a section on blind hem stitching. unfortunately, the instruction booklet does not tell you that you need a different presser foot than the standard one. and of course the machine doesn't come with it. it took a significant amount of time on google to figure out why i couldn't make my stitch look like the picture!!it is not the best machine for beginners.those of us just starting out with sewing need a better users manual.",0 "After four years of use - Just ok I have had this machine for four years and it has been a long time love / hate relationship. There were times when i wanted to destroy it, they were time i loved it. As it stands this machine is just fine and I think now i can accurately rate this and outline its pros and cons.General designI cant say i have any problems with the physical design of this machine, I love the snap on feet, they make for quick changing while completing an entire garment, where different feet may be needed. The built in handle is handy (no pun intended) I like that is isn't anything that could break off. the only thing i would add is a hard cover case to either fit over, or slide into the machine (like my mother's singer does) I mean since it is portable, i think that would be a great addition. Speaking of which, its weight is perfect for portability - it was a life saver at a past fashion showStitches and tensionOf the ten stitches of this machine, I find 9 for them very useful. I think the blind hem stitch is in the wrong way. The 'point' of the stitch which is to catch the top material is toward the inside of the machine, and this makes it difficult, since the garment has to be scrunched up in the inner part of the arm of the machine. The back stitch function works great.The tension knob seems 'unresponsive' at times, but when that happens it is most likely lint caught in the tension disks, so just loosen it all the way and spray some canned air in the space to get rid of it.Attachments and spoolingthe attachments with this machine are great. The buttonholer foot is probably my most used attachment. I also like the button foot. I have never used this machine to apply a zipper, so i cant comment on that, but i have used the zipper foot for other stitches where i needed to get close at one edge, and it worked great.Issues i had with this machine-My first mistake was getting bobbins that was slightly larger than the ones required, so just be sure u dont do that, that issue was my fault. The result was a machine that would stitch a few sitiches, then begin looping string around the bibbin case.-This machine needs the material to be fed into it with no tension. I usually stretch some fabrics when sewing with my industrial machine. or i may tug on them as they are fed through. That is a big no no with this machine, it would cause the thread to loop around the bobbin case as well.- Finally this machine is just not very powerful, It is good for sewing cotton and other light natural materials. But i dont particularly like the finish it gives with light synthetics, and it sounds irritated with thicker materials.All in all I think this machine is great for a casual crafter or seem stress. However, if you are a busy fashion designer as i am, this would be better used as a back up for quick fixes, or for button holes. It's an ok 'beginner' machine, but you need to 'get to know' it and for some people that may be frustrating. I recommend it if you have another machine to share the work load, but if this will be your only one, i'd say get one of the more advanced brother machines.",2 "Not Worth the Money Don't buy this product. Thinking I'd start sewing lessons with my grandkids I bought this little machine for simple sewing practice but I shortly discovered that it's too difficult and frustrating for even me who's sewn for over 60 years. The foot pedal take a strong pressure to start and causes the machine to take off galloping... there's no way to sew slowly. It's loud, noisy. The hand wheel takes quite a bit of strength to turn by hand. The only thing good I found about it is that it's attractive and all the parts were in the box. But for simple sewing, forget it.",0 "Great machine for the price First I want to say this: this is a very beginner machine. If you want to learn to sew, this is great. It's very easy to understand. It's a good little machine. I had mine for almost 2 years before I upgraded to a janome and became a better sewist. I've had zero problems with mine. It's a bit noisy, and you need a mat under it, so it doesn't shake itself off the table. But other than that, i've had no complaints. Even though I have a great fancy new machine, I am keeping my cheapo little brother for a backup.",2 "BUY IT WITHOUT HESITATION!!!! I have a BabyLock that was in the shop being serviced and I needed to sew a costume for my nephew. I decided to go and buy a ""cheap spare"" to have for such situations and for my heavier sewing projects.I have sewn for about 25 years now and let me tell you something, this machine is GREAT! It's perfect for begining sewers because there aren't too many options or functions to learn. The vertical-housed bobbin keeps the tension like you wouldn't believe. I hardly ever have to adjust tension or bobbin. It's ready to go just as I left it.There are the options and functions necessary for routine sewing. Quilters would need a different machine, but for just about anything else, this is a jewel!Best deal for the money out there!",4 "Excellent cheap machine! This has been a great machine-- it is cheap, and you can tell (e.g., it's light weight, and the parts are not as ""pretty"") but it is totally functional and works really, really well. I have had not a single problem with it (many fewer problems than with my mom's much more expensive machine, which is much more complicated as well!). A really great buy, I'm extremely pleasd with it, and it's perfect for someone just starting out.",3 "Poor Thread Tension and Constantly Gets Tangled I get that this is a more basic machine than others - the price speaks for itself. But I can tell you that after about 12 hours of sewing time, this machine is no longer working properly. As others have said, the machine has one speed - fast. If you try to start out slow, it just hums and won't go. My big issue at this point is that the thread tension is all wrong. It was fine at first but now it uses about 5x more thread than it should and it is constantly getting tangled and jamming the machine and causing my needles to break. When it does decide to not eat up all the thread, the stitch doesn't hold because it's too loose. I thought it was human error at first but after hours of messing with it, it is clear the machine is just crap.The reverse stitch is a bit of a joke too. 90% of the time the machine gets tangled when you use it.The machine has a very hard time handling thicker fabrics (even with the correct style of needle). The feed dog doesn't seem to be capable of pushing through all the fabric.This machine is probably fine if you either don't ever plan to use it or use it only for lightweight fabrics. If you ever plan to take on projects that use heavier weight fabrics or multiple layers of material, this machine won't cut it. Pay $50+ more and get a machine that actually works.I gave it 2 stars because when it did work, it worked OK.",1 "Young woman loves it My 14-year-old granddaughter loves it. She finds it easy to use. She's thrilled!",4 "GREAT beginner product!! So, after much decision and hemming and hawing, I bit the bullet and ordered this machine. Basically, I need something to help me do simple repairs at home, and maybe sew up some small projects. The box it came in was ENORMOUS, but whatever. Got over it, gave it to the kids to play with. Instant awesome-mom. I win.It took me no time at all as a newbie sewer to thread the machine and get going. The tension was preset, and I recommend NOT messing with it unless you know what youre doing. Seriously, Brother makes this product pretty fool-proof. Just go with it.I read the manual, which isn't THAT confusing. It helped that my friend is a Brother user, so I just called her when I got lost.I'm still learning the stitches and whatnot, but I feel really at home sewing. Do NOT waste your money on the $15 cheapy crap machines. Save a little, buy this one, and get started. It's worth it.Oh, by the way, use GOOD QUALITY thread. You'll thank me.",4 "A cheap but decent machine. I've had this machine for 3.5 years now. I originally purchased it because I was tired of sewing uniform patches on by hand, and I refused to pay $5 per patch to have a tailor shop do it. It still works, and it has paid for itself a couple times over.Having said that--This is a bargain machine. You cannot expect to pay this little for a sewing machine and have it turn out couture clothing or museum-quality quilts.I also don't believe it to be a good machine for complete beginners, because it is limited in its capabilities, and it does take some getting used to.The bobbin case seems to confuse a lot of people (although it's identical to my mom's Singer that I learned on), the ""free arm"" is pretty big, and the tension can be finicky-especially if you thread the bobbin incorrectly.It is a bit loud, but not deafening. I can still hear the radio or television when I'm sewing.The foot pedal--I've read a lot of reviews that complain about the only speed available being lightning fast. I haven't found this to be the case, but it does take some practice to get the right amount of pressure for the speed you want.It will sew a straight seam, it will sew through denim, and as long as you perform basic maintenance this machine will do the job.I'm giving it 4 stars because it does exactly what you should expect from an $80 sewing machine: basic sewing projects.",3 "Brother LS21251 SEWING MACHINE LOVE THIS SEWING MACHINE - SMOOTH, EFFICIENT AND QUIET. I HAVE SEWN SOME OF MY OWN CLOTHES FOR YEARS, EVERYTHING FROM WINTER COATS TO EVENING GOWNS. THIS BROTHER SEWING MACHINE IS EXCELLENT FOR BOTH PROS AND NOVICES.",4 "Great machine for the price I have been using this machine for almost a year and honestly the times when the tension has been bad, breaking the thread whatnot, is when i've used lesser quality thread. i was ready to give up on it and spend $300+ for a different machine when i tried a different type of thread recommended by the lady at the sewing store. the spool was i think about $3. Since changing the thread the m,achine has been wonderful. check out my etsy shop to see what i have been able to create with this machine.Bear Monkey Designs.if you are just starting out or don't want to spend too much money on a new machine, this one fits the bill. i do plan to get a digital one because orders are coming in and i don't want to put too much stress on this one BUT for light to medium use this machine is perfect.",4 "great sewing machine!! I love this sewing machine, it's easy to use and understand and comes with a manual that actually answers questions. I've never had a sewing machine before and this super easy to work and understand.",4 "Good machine for beginners I'm a professional seamstress who also teaches beginning sewing classes to children and adults. I purchased this machine from Amazon because the price was right and I needed another machine. Brother is a decent brand and I would recommend this to anyone just starting out the process of learning to sew. The two things I do not like on this machine is that the stitch length is set in the dial instead of a number dial offset on the top of the machine. Most standard beginning machines use a dial number and it's easy for beginners to understand the length associated with a number. Next, dislike, is the design of most Brothers, is that the tension rod for the upper thread is threaded through a dial that is more exposed than most other standard brands. Two of my students kept catching the thread as it is exposed going up and down. I just wish they would flush the tension more within the machine, like most Singers and Janomes.Other than those two dislikes, it sews wells and the bobbin is easy wind and thread. Good machine for it's value. I would recommend it as a beginning machine.",3 "sewing machine To begin, I am an amateur at sewing. The last complicated thing I made was in Home Ec in high school, a really long time ago. I needed an inexpensive sewing machine for little things, like making my dog a new bed. Turns out I could replace a broken zipper in my husband's favorite jacket too. Saved me the expense of having an alteration shop do it. This sewing machine is great! The comments about the instructions being unclear aren't true. The manuel is written in English and easy to understand, although there are other language sections. It's light, easily portable in it's box.(I didn't buy a carrying case.) The various foot attachments are easy to use. You get enough bobbins to get started. For the price, I couldn't be happier. Who knows what I can sew now that I have a machine that works.",4 "super cheap and fantastic I like this sewing machine a lot. I have made several shirts, several dresses and one quilt with it. The only thing I would change about it is the fact that it has no built in thread cutter on the side for when your done sewing and wish to cut the threads off without using scissors. I got accustomed to using one with my last sewing machine and have become lazy.....haha otherwise works fantastic. I would recommend.",4 "Just what I Needed I really like this machine. It's the first one that I have had no problems with what-so-ever. Sews well and reliably, thread doesn't tangle or become un-threaded - except maybe once, speed is good, the stitch selection is nice, and it's very portable. All and all, definitely worth the money.",4 "Really good beginners machine. I bought this product as a beginners machine. I have only used a sewing machine twice prior to this purchase. Upon receiving my machine it was easy to set up and get started. A few key points:1. Threading a machine is difficult from a book, if you can, find someone to illustrate how to do it. My mother in law taught me how initially thread a machine, so I could easily figure this one out. But if I didn't have that prior knowledge threading from an instruction manual is HARD.2. PLEASE do a sample sewing using a discarded piece of fabric prior to using your real fabric. There is oil in the machine that needs to be run through and if you start using your real fabric first you will get black colored thread running through your fabric. Not good. But this point is mentioned in the owners manual, so be forewarned.Overall, I love this little machine, so far I have hemmed all my curtains, made a skirt and hemmed my bath towels. I recommend it highly for anyone just curious to try it out or beginning their first craft project.",4 "Great basic machine This is a great basic beginning machine. It is easy to use and to set up. I bought two of these for my 6 year old and 9 year old because the price was right. We've already done a lot of sewing together and the machines have performed well...better than I thought they would.",4 "Great Product for Beginner Sewer I purchased this machine for about the same price several years ago from Walmart. I had used a sewing machine only once before during a Home Ec class in HS but wasn't into sewing at the time. As a result I don't remember anything and for all intents and purposes was a novice.This is an excellent machine because it is so easy to use. The most important thing I did upon purchasing this machine was to read the manual and go through all the procedures (loading the bobbin, threading the needle, etc.). Because it was so easy to use I became quite an accomplished sewer and have saved several hundred dollars making personal and household items. With the savings I've made on these items the machine has more than paid for itself. I would recommend this machine for anyone who wants a trouble free product, though not at the price offered. Walmart has a new beginner Brother Machine with even more stitches and accessories for an even cheaper price than the one listed here though this model can do quite a lot even with only ten built in stitches.",4 "Great machine for the sewing novice..... I can see how this machine would be a great pick as a first machine for youth. It is very easy to use and seems quite durable. Also, the pedal is very pressure precise, so it makes it very easy to control. I don't sew very well and wanted an easy-to-use machine that offered no complications in set-up, etc.....I am so pleased to say that I just finished making some custom drapes for my 15-foot guest bedroom with ease! I am so thrilled with how easy it was to use this machine, and the bobbin never jammed, the needle never un-threaded and the tension stayed consistent for a machine that is so economically-priced. It's a real winner if you want a sewing machine that is user-friendly, lightweight, a good beginner's model, and is good for any project...",4 "Simply Excellent I have no words to say how happy I am with my new Sewing machine. Cheap, good quality and excellent!. I recommend 200%",4 "A Dandy Light-Weight Machine I bought this sewing machine & have simply fell in love with sewing. As child my mom had her sewing machine & I now know why she enjoys making clothes & such. I may still be a novice to intermediate sewer but I simply enjoy it. The only drawback I have is that I may get over-excited & get my small spool under the needle stuck every now & again and they may just be all my fault.",3 "Many limitations/ irritations but worth the bargain Purchased for my 8 year old daughter to take to sewing class in lieu of my high-end Husqvarna Viking. If you've never used and don't need a thousand dollar machine (which admittedly magnifies this baby's limitations), it's perfectly fine. The stitches are straight and well balanced. The machine is fairly quiet and stitch selection is visual--great for a child. Except for the old-fashioned vertical bobbin, which I have to thread for her or risk a tangled mess, it is easy to use and lightweight as described. I wanted an uber-basic machine that was not a toy yet wouldn't cause me a stroke if she dropped it, and this little Brother fit the bill.However...there are many, albeit minor, annoyances which I have come to accept as the price of a bargain. If you know these in advance and can also accept them, this machine will not disappoint. The bobbin is vertical and hidden, which guarantees, at some point, running out of bobbin thread in the middle of a seam. The ""storage"" requires accessories to be placed into a sealed zipper bag or they'll fall out every time you need to get to the bobbin or use the free arm. The machine requires regular oiling. Oiling is fairly straightforward for the bobbin case, but you can't get to the rest of the moving parts without digging out a screwdriver (the included one is a joke for this purpose) and unscrewing the upper left front panel--a cumbersome procedure which would be fine if the embedded threads receiving the screw were metal, but alas they are plastic and I foresee the thing stripping fairly quickly. I may just remove the doggone cover permanently or rig a hinge for it, as one tends to postpone maintenance when parts are not readily accessible, especially if one is 8 years old. Or 42. The stitch functions shown under the product description are a bit of a stretch. There are many technical critiques to make about unclear and misleading stitch diagrams, but I realize for basic use my criticisms are irrelevant. Speed control was indeed awful as others mentioned; it made the machine virtually unusable and my daughter quickly became frustrated as the machine ran away from her at every attempt, and for that reason I nearly returned it. But there is a fix: take the foot pedal apart. A flat screwdriver inserted at the hinge point and gently twisted easily pops it open. Insert a small scrap of sponge to act as a limiter for the control--there is a perfect little niche to hold it in place--and reassemble. Voila. Lastly, use your heel rather than the ball of your foot to control the pedal, and you will discover a surprising improvement in control! Found that last bit on a review for a different machine but it works great on this one as well.All in all, a fine machine for basic use. Speed control--or lack of it--nearly broke the deal but has been fixed enough to make the machine usable. End result: little girl happy for less than the price of a family dinner out, and Mama's Viking safe. Everybody wins.",3 "Great Machine, Great Value I bought this machine as a beginner. It was very easy to use once I figured out exactly how to get the lower and upper thread to hook together. I admit I had to watch a bunch of YouTube videos to figure it out. It wasn't really explained as clearly as it should have been in the manual. But once I figured that out, it was so easy to use. The machine is great and for the money, it's perfect. I was going to buy a cheaper machine but the reviews for anything cheaper than this one were terrible. So I decided to spend the extra money and I'm so happy I did!",4 "This machine is horrid fr beginners There is no way to slow down the speed at all! It goes full speed or no speed and bunches up the fabric horribly. I had planned on sewing on paper first but it was just way fast. I returned it. Don't buy it.",1 "Dependable, lightweight machine I received this machine at the end of September 2008 and have beensatisfied with it. I gave it four stars because there is one unsatisfactory feature, the plastic handle that controls the presser lever. It feels weak, as if itwouldn't take much force to break it. Brother 2125i is good for someonewho doesn't sew too much. I use it, at most, for half an hour at a time.Brother describes it as a machine for mending and sewing. Making abuttonhole is a four step process, I have not tried it. I went through all the basic zig zag and straight stitches and all stitches were satisfactory.[...]A sewing machine is a mechanical device, I oiled it as soon as I received it.It is lightweight, and I wanted something I could easily put on a table.The 2125i is good for someone like myself who just wants to do a littlelight sewing or for someone new to sewing machines and not ready toinvest in a heavy duty one.",3 "Brother sewing machine I am very pleased with the sewing machine. I hadn't sewn in years and I had it up and running in no time, which for me is saying something. the instructions are easy to understand and I have completed a number of different projects without a single problem. It works very well with what I need it to do.",4 "Great beginner machine! My mom bought me this machine. It's a great beginner/starter machine. It has 10 stitches including several straight stitches, zig-zags and a buttonhole function. I've made lots of cute items for my daughter on it and it works like a charm!",4 "Simple to use but great machine It arrived on time. Simple to use with neat instructions booklet. light and easy to carry. Most of the stitches explained can be used without difficulty, the button hole function is great to have. Overall a great machine for the price.",4 "Use the enclosed plastic bobbins I had problems right away until I read the directions and saw that you must use the enclosed plastic bobbins and not my own metal ones. It worked beautifully with the plastic bobbin in place.I bought a low end brother machine 20 yrs ago that came broken. The manufacturer replaced it and the 2nd one had the same problems. I lost interest in sewing because it was such a hassle to wrestle with the thread and never be able to finish a project or make anything that looked nice finished.I've been sewing simple seams with a machine that was basically a toy. It was time for a real machine but I hesitated to buy another because of my past experience.Wal-Mart had this machine on sale for $69 so I finally bought one.It seems to be quite an improvement from my first machine but from the wide ranging reviews on this page and my own personal past experience, I think you either get a working machine or you don't.If you didn't get a working one, its under warranty so keep giving it back till they get you one that works. But make sure you're using the plastic bobbin first.I wonder if my machine from 20 yrs ago would have worked with a plastic bobbin?",3 "I wanted a simple sewing machine and got it for a good price! I read the reviews and crossed my fingers and ordered this one. I am pleased I did. I only do mending, or an occasional uncomplicated small project. I must say I set it up all by myself with out any proplems. I did have my husband show me which parts needed lubrication and he did that for me (I am not too mechanical). I followed someone elses advice and sewed on a papertowel until the oil quit coming through as I sewed. It worked great as far as I was concened! My husband told me I should have bought a heavier duty one, but for the price this one was fine. It will spend months in the closet before I pull it out again. I would say, buy this one for light, infrequent sewing jobs. Lubing it every week does seem like a pain, though. I am not sure if other machines are like that, though.",4 "Ready to Upgrade I'm a beginning sewer, and after only a couple projects I'm ready to move on to a better machine.It works best on simple sewing projects and light fabrics like cotton. Like other reviewers have said, it has one speed--FAST. I found it simple to use, although threading the bobbin had a quirk that I'd always forget and then waste 10 minutes screwing with it and yelling at it.I made 2 quilt tops before I hit my first snag by attempting to machine quilt the layers together. I guess the thickness was just too much because the bottom of the quilt was a mass of loose, tangled thread. I did my best, screwed around with it, but it never worked right after that. And the quilt is practically ruined--and it was made out of my daughter's baby clothes. (Don't look at the back!!!) After paying to get it serviced, it was back to normal.I made a few more lightweight cotton pieces, and even ""upcycled"" some sweaters into new pieces. (I held my breath, but the machine handled it.) Last week my mom helped me start a massive project (new bedding and curtains for my bedroom) when the thing jammed and would NOT move. It made a loud CLUNK! like it hit a chunk of metal...and that's the end of my sewing machine. The timing went out.I have it at the shop (again) for an estimate, but I think I'll stop sinking money into it.I wouldn't recommend this machine for anything other than rare sewing needs (like hems) because it can't handle an actual sewing project without screwing up.",1 "Brother LS21251I Easy to Use Lightweight Basic 10-stitch Machine My machine was set up and ready to go as soon as I threaded it. Easy Bobbin threading and easy Needle threading. I have already made a purse and a few other things. I love it! Great for simple crafting.",4 "Brother sewing machine This is the 10 one I have had and the only sewing machine I would buy. the Brother holds up better than anything I have ever tryed. you will love it .",4 "Enjoyed using it Total satisfaction. Very easy to use and runs so smoothly. I am surprised at the great price for a good quality basic machine.",4 "good deal This sewing machine is lightweight . a little noise when I run it but not bad. great deal. I would recommend this.",3 "Brother sewing machine A wonderfull machine.This little machine has alll the features that I need and the price was outstanding for the value received",4 "Good sewing machine for learning to sew I got this machine to help my 7 year old daughter learn to sew. It has been a great machine. The ability to control the machine at very slow speeds is not great. It tends to hum and then race forward. It isn't a problem for me, the parent, but my daughter lacks the control to deal with the faster speed. The controls are simple and only what is essential. The variety of stitches is just what she needs. It is easy to set up and thread. I haven't used the buttonholer yet and I noticed some machines use a ""one step"" buttonholer. I don't think the 4 steps this machine uses will be a problem, but if you plan to make a lot of buttonholes, this might be a consideration. We are very satisfied with this machine especially considering the reasonable price.",3 "Sewing Genie Excellent little machine. I have only used it for basic sewing of items such as curtains and throws and it performed very well indeed. The only quibble I have is the fiddlyness of the bobbin - winding on the thread doesn't always work properly and I devised my own method: and I found inserting the bobbin into the casing slightly awkward.However I got over these problems and as I said the machine did the basics I asked of it. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a no nonsense machine.",3 "Great buy I am so glad that I purchased this machine. This is my first sewing machine and it is great to work on. It is user friendly and is great for first time users. I stiched my first shirt with it and it turned out pretty good. I will definitely recommend it to others.",4 "It's a great machine, and they shipped if fast! It's a great machine! Easy to use for beginners and a great starter sewing machine :)",4 "Love it. My 10 year old daughter received this as a gift. It is so easy to use. She is able to thread the top by herself. She is really enjoying using the different stitching designs. It is great for a beginner.",4 "Chrys Holtzhauer I'm new to sewing and this machine was bought as a ""beginner's"" toy for me. I absolutely love using this sewing machine; it's easy to thread, easy to sew and easy to clean. I've only had it for 2 months and already I've made a pair of jammies, numerous table accents, couch pillows and a Christmas tree skirt. I just love having it and I think this is a worthwhile hobby. This sewing machine is perfect for beginners but from what I've heard it's good for all ages and skill levels. And best of all, the price was right!!!",3 "Not for beginners I can't imagine this machine for beginners. There is only one speed, and it is very difficult and slow to start stitching; you have to really push down on the foot pedal to get it going, then when it does finally start stitching it takes off really fast. The bobbin is very awkwardly placed, compared to machines where it just pops in from the top.",1 "Great first machine I bought this for my 8 year old granddaughter for Christmas...Of course I had to play with it...It is not a bad machine for the price but I will stick with my Janome, which I love...Now the 2 of us can work on our quilts at the same time....Waiting for Christmas is hard because the look on her face will be truly priceless....",4 "Wonderful Little Machine I purchased this machine when I needed a replacement machine quickly for my older White and Singer that went on the fritz from all my Christmas sewing. So I ordered this machine not really knowing what to expect and it has done everything and more that I've asked it to do! I'm so surprised and amazed. It's very lightweight and will be great for taking to classes. I've pieced more on this and even done some free motion quilting on table toppers and wall hangings. I *love* this machine. It's a great buy.",4 "does not stitch well I was looking forward to a machine that had pretty much automatic controls for tension but this has been very frustrating. No matter what setting the machine is set at the tension between thread and bobbin do not match up causing CONSTANT thread breaking and bobbin bunching! I could hand sew faster than this!!",1 "Brother sewing machine I am very happy with my Brother sewing machine. It does all I need. A friend saw it and wanted one, so we ordered one for her too. A very good product. Marjorie Spencer.",4 "tool compartment is poorly designed machine works well, but the tool compartment is very hard to remove. requires force to open it, which you'll need to do to access the bobbin. this has not gotten easier over time....",1 "Not easy to use I've been sewing for over 30 years - and this is the most difficult sewing machine to thread (keep threaded) I've used. Wished I hadn't ordered it...",2 "it's really good one for the price First of all, I did not know anything about sewing at all.For some reason, I was interested in sewing and I googled this and thatand I finally purchased this by accident.BUT!!!this machine is really great for the beginner.I could start sewing right away even without reading instruction.it opened me a new world(I know I'm kinda exaggerating :)Later on , I returned this and I bought Brother 60 stitches one.Im taking a sewing class and got to know more about fabrics and sewingSeriouly, I'm not happy with new, 60 stitches one..",3 "Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Sewing Machine Excellent machine for the price. Read all the reviews and you too will be convinced it's a good buy and product.",4 "Why can't I just sew???? OMG why can't I just sew???? I worked for Levi years ago and know how to sew. I will say I am very disappointed with this machine. I have had it apart at least 3 times every time I sit down to sew. It is VERY easy to misthread the very first step which throws everything off from the beginning. If you take that cover off to clean out broken threads you MUST put it back on before rethreading and sewing, otherwise the thread is behind where it is not suppose to be. I had to stop and clean out broken threads from the very first time I used it. I may be sending this machine back.!!!!!!",1 "Brother sewing machine I order this machine as a Christmas gift. I received a refurbished one last year and love it. This product was delivered fast and packaged nicely.",2 "brothers sewing machine ive hemmed three pair of pants first time i sewed in my life just about was easy to thread and to use and cant beat teh price no tax free shipping you be nuts not to buy and if you sew alot you can be come amster at this machine rather fast easy to use cost effecient already paid for itself go see how much it ios to hem a pairof pants these days save gas alone lol well today every drop counts peace",4 "Nice little machine This is a nice little machine. I just haven't been able to sew the buttons back on my husband's jeans when he pops 'em off. It can't handle the thickness, I think.Maybe he needs to buy bigger jeans. So...you tell him!",2 "Looks nice On Black Friday, I purchased this one first. Then latter, there was a Singer that I had been seriously looking at. I bought that too. Seeing how I can only sew on one machine at a time......I returned this one. Hope I made the right choice. The women in my family were ALL Singer fans. I'm carrying on the tradition!",3 "Fiskars CraftCrate Rolling Organizer I'm a college art instructor. I bought this crate for use to cart art supplies back and forth to class. I was a bit disappointed at first because the cart ""appears"" larger than it actually is. BUT it works well. It holds lots of equipment in an organized way. I use it all the time and now am in the market for another one. The top/cover is especially beneficial in keeping things safe and dry from rainy weather. I ""wish"" Fiskars would make a larger insert for the larger carts, but until then I recommend this cart to my students.",4 "Fiskar's rolling craft crate I was very disappointed in the product. I thought it would be more usable than it is. Each pocket that holds the scissors are literally only big enough for the tip of the scissors or a pencil/pen, the other pockets aren't big enough to even hold a 12 pack of colored pencils. I thought it would be great for taking back and forth to my Daisy Girl Scout Meetings but it's not. Who needs 15 pockets for scissors?!! The only great use for this item, which I can see, would be for avid scrapbookers--I think it would be perfect for them!",0 "Crafts I purchased this cart for scrapbooking supplies; at first I was disappointed when it arrived, it looked larger than it was; however, it works well and is well built.",4 "Don't Waste Your Money This cart fell apart after 2 outings. You can purchase a similar cart for $10 (w/o the organizer). See if you can purchase the organizer alone and purchase yourself a better quality cart!",0 "Perfect Scrapbooking Organizer I found that this craft crate works perfectly for my scrapbooking supplies. The pockets keep my scissors and other items well organized. Not to mention it simplified tucking my supplies away.",4 "Fiskar Craft Crate Scrapbook Organizer Apparently the previous rater is not a very organized person. I find this catty perfect for travel to scrapbook parties and more. If you are a cuttered kind of person this in not for you.Smart crafter",3 "CD & DVD Safe, But... When I found out regular Sharpie markers are not recommended for use on CD/DVD discs, I started looking for one made just for them. I settled on this one, and it does write on the discs. Thing is, the makers say the ink won't bubble up on the disc surface. So far, when using the larger of the two tips, the ink does indeed bubble a bit, resulting in a less than solid line.",2 "works like a charm Never bleeds, tip doesnt get mushy and so far, hasnt dried out, even if I dont use it every day",4 "Awesome Crayons We use these with our coloring t-shirts. I created instructions for use. Our customers are pleased with the final results. Great for crafters wanting to teach children there is other things to do besides watch videos.",4 "Great Customer Service The item was very similar to pandora and very cheap, too. It's very good for someone who's on a budget but wants the look of a pandora.",3 "I love my new quilt frame Of course, some day I would like a big Grace wooden quilt frame but have no room for one right now. This is perfect for my current life. It is lightweight and easily assembled/disassembled so I can put it away when not in use. With 2 small children, it's nice to have something for versatile. And it gives me a much larger more stable area to quilt than the hoop I was using to lap quilt.",4 "Great for Quilters Bought this as a gift for my mother in law who quilts and had been wanting one for a while. She loves it and is excited about using it to make her quilts.",4 "Beginer Quilter I am just learning to quilt. A friend loaned me her Q-snap and I loved it. My husband ordered me one and now I have finished my second quilt. Can't wait to start my third.",3 "GOOD GOT WHAT I ORDERED AND WANTED. I'M NOT SURE IF A VERY THICK QUILT WOULD SNAP ON OR NOT. I USE ONE LAYER OF BATTING.",4 "Great My mother really enjoys having her Q-Snap Floor Frame. I wanted to say thank you. It has given her much joy.",4 "Great Buy I saw this frame at work before Christmas. Decided that could be my Christmas present to myself. I didn't get it in time to finish the quilt I was making for a Christmas present, but I used it a few days ago to make a ""baby quilt"". It is great! I love it. No aching back, easy to put together and use and take apart and store when you're done. What's best is that it really doesn't take up that much space so you can leave it up to finish your project. No regrets at all. Price was great too. Better than at JoAnn's or Hancocks. You'll love it!",4 "Great for quilting projects Bought this to use for stretching and tacking quilts before quilting them on my sewing machine. Very easy to use and small enough to reach the center to tack. Perfect height, too. Would definitely recommend this product for any size quilting project.",4 "Love my quilt frame I absolutely love my Q-Snap frame. I use it sitting in a chair before the tv, and can sit and quilt in comfort. It's so light that moving it is a breeze, and it's so well made that assembling it was a breeze and there are no rough edges to catch on fabric.",4 "Q-Snap Quilting Frame is Great! It's compact. When not in use, I keep it in its box under the bed. Easy storage. Easy to assemble. Easy to keep the quilts tight and even. I paid $300 for a wooden quilting frame and had to toss it because it was so difficult to use. I paid 1/6th the amount for this little miracle. It's wonderful.",4 "quilt frame the quilt frame is a great size for home quilting and can be used for all quilt sizes. It is lightweight and easy to assemble as well as move to a new location. Wish we had known about this sooner!",4 "Great item for quilting. I am completing my first quilt (queen sized) and the q-snap is great. It Is easy to put together and very lightweight. It is also easy to use! I would definitely reccomend this product!",4 "Hand Quilter's Delight Q-Snap Floor FrameReceived my frame quickly after purchase. I already have one, but wanted another to use at a different location. Good price. My first one cost more a couple of years ago. It is handy and with the additional slant legs, is quite comfortable to use when hand quilting. Just finished a queen size grandmother's garden quilt. I am very pleased with my purchase.",4 "Q-Snap product review Love this product - it was easy to set up and easy to learn to use . I had another quilting frame and it was hard to get the quilt on it . And I could not keep it taunt.",3 "Q-Snap Floor Frame The Q-Snap Floor Frame was easy to put together and just as easy to store in it's orginal shipping box. It is light weight and can be moved around. A bit pricey for PVC fittings, but it was worth the time for me not to fabricate it myself.",4 "Save some money and make it! This frame can be made for around $30. It is just 1/2 inch PVC piping and you can buy Q Snap replacement clamps to use for the clamps. I think this frame is a great idea and just perfect for smaller quilts like baby blankets. Mine was cheap and very easy to make!",4 "Off color, good product The punch itself is a good product, I purchased it because of the great price, but the shipping was more than the product so it was not such a bargain. Also, it was listed as magenta which I thought would be a pink hue, but it is actually violet. I am pleased with the punch, but disappionted in the color. I thought it was a good price, but the shipping charges blew that idea.",1 "good product This is worth buying. If you add up how much the smaller packages cost, the larger package is much more economical. It was shipped promptly and arrived in good shape.",4 "Best type of Velcro! This Velco has both hooks and loops on one piece of tape. It is also non-adhesive, which is important when the Velco needs to be sewn. The loops are taller than the hooks, which makes it mostly snag free. The greatest benefit of this is no more dealing with two types of tape - one with only loops and another with only hooks. This makes it easier to use. It also eliminates the scratch of the hooks on sensitive skin. Since discovering the Snag-Free Velco, I use it exclusively.",4 "No waste! Works great and there is no waste! I have so many scraps of other Velcro that I don't know what to do with them. This solves the problem.",4 "Yellow? Green? What color is it? I get all excited and open my package too quickly!!! I bought the whole collection of 14"" double-hooks but the color they were meant to be turns out to be so far from the one's they really are. Or is this just a unique ""factory error"" hook I just bought? I don't know. Now I can't know which one is which! But they all do their job so can't complain too much!",2 "Crochet hook Its a double end crochet hook. I have been using aluminum crochet hooks for years and dont really have a preference. So to me this is as good as any other.",4 "Does the job This is a large cutting board that fits nicely onto a twin bed. I am using the board to cut out patterns and fabric for dressmaking and find cutting on the bed infinitely preferable to cutting out on the floor or on the dining room table. There are some curves included on the lined graph area, which I have used successfully to make a curved waistband.My cat likes to sit on the board and hasn't managed to damage it by clawing at it; a good indicator of durability.Overall, good value for money, even if it is only cardboard.",4 "Great for designing I used one of these many years ago. Designed a wedding gown and a man's suit. It sure is helpful. Was worried that I could not find it again. Am now designing again for a friend. Thank you for having it.Sandra",4 "Really BIg This board is huge, and is very helpful. You may need something to help with the bends of the board to hold it down, but other than that, I am happy that I bought it online opposed to at Jo-Ann's it was so much more expensive. A good buy!",4 "a little thin, but works fine This was a little thinner cardboard than I remembered the one my mom used, but it works just fine. I was worried using pins to hold patterns down to alter on it wouldn't be effective if it's so thin, but it works well. I really like it and am sewing to my heart's content.",3 "sewing enthusiastic This was a steal. This same product was $39.99 at my local fabric and craft store, glad I thought to check out Amazon before making that purchase. Arrived in a timely manner.",4 "Just What I needed............. I had one of these boards a long time ago and thought I would never need it, so I ended up getting rid of my first one. I am very glad that they are still available.",3 "cutting boards for sewing projects I am so grateful to have found these cutting boards. The art of home sewing seems to be dying and yet it is still my favorite home hobby.",4 "great board i am a casual sewing and i love this board it goes over any flat surface and folds back to fit into a small space without being bulky.",4 "I love this cutting board It's sturdy and fits my dining room table perfectly. It also displays measurements in inches and converts inches to the metric system which is wonderful because I never got the hang of the metric system. I've already made grommet curtains for the livingroom and diningroom areas and remade covers for my dining room chairs. I'm on a roll! Excellent product.",4 "Does the job! Great product, especially for the price. This is a no-frills cardboard cutting board, and it does it's job just fine! i recommend.",4 "Very handy -- assuming this is the version I own. Assuming this is the version I own (I can't recall how much I paid for mine, but it was a lot more than $4), this is a very handy board to have for a sewer who does not have a dedicated work room with a cork table top.After laying something like a towel on my dining room table, I open up the board and feel free to use push pins. It's great for tracing and copying paper patterns or changes with a stiletto tracing wheel. I've also used it on a floor with a rug, so I could listen to the TV, although that is less comfortable.It folds up and stores easily.",4 "Did not receive cardboard model. The cutting boards I received were not these older, large model boards which I thought they would be. I had not been able to find them anyway and so ordered this item. What arrived was the smaller, repairable model which my family liked, but I had prefereed the cardboard ones.The rating is low because item received was fine, but not the item I had ordered.",1 "Yellow? Green? What color is it? I get all excited and open my package too quickly!!! I bought the whole collection of 14"" double-hooks but the color they were meant to be turns out to be so far from the one's they really are. Or is this just a unique ""factory error"" hook I just bought? I don't know. Now I can't know which one is which! But they all do their job so can't complain too much!",2 "Crochet hook Its a double end crochet hook. I have been using aluminum crochet hooks for years and dont really have a preference. So to me this is as good as any other.",4 "Poor Instructions, Poor Product The instructions are vague at best with unhelpful pictures. If the tag does not come out right you cannot recover the rim. The crimping tool flattened the rim very unevenly, there is nothing to hold the tag steady inside the tool. This is a specialized tool with tool specific materials that does not work the way it should, do not waste your time and money on this product.",0 "Works well Makes really cute tags, very easy to use. Perfect for at home crafts. I've used it for a verity of crafts already, nice addition to my crafting tools.",4 "tag maker. this product arrived very quickly. i appreciate that, especially since i am in full swing of christmas crafting. lots of fun. love it.",4 "Good tool! Tool is fun and makes really cool tags for any scrapbooking page! You just use the cut out to measure then place paper, picture or whatever in the outline and crimp it in, anybody can do this simple project",4 "So Cute! I just got my Dachshund, Greta 5 weeks ago, and of course had to make a scrapbook of our first days together. These stickers are adorable. The price is cheaper than a craft store. The stickers are have a soft velvety feel to them and the toy and bone stickers are so cute. I would recommend this to anyone who has a Doxie in their life.",4 "Absolutely Adorable!!! Dottie fans unite!!! I bought these stickers for my sister's birthday, and this gift received more attention then her new MP3 player!!!!! Whether you are looking to use these items to scrapbook or just to hang on your fridge, this gift is a MUST HAVE!!!",4 "Needles Snapped in Half The quilting needles are the perfect size and the large eye is marginally better than average for threading, however, I was quite displeased that one after the other of them just snapped in half during normal hand quilting. One didn't last 10 minutes. I will not buy them again. I am down to two of the twelve needles left and will have to order more from a different manufacturer. Have been hand quilting for 30 years and this has never happened with other needles. Extremely disappointed!",2 "Easy to use Easy to use, don't snag the yarn. The yarn moves freely without feeling like it is going to fall off of these needles. I have also been using them for cabling, and they are working great!",3 "Great double point needles, work well even for a beginner! I recently purchased a set of these needles, and couldn't be happier with them! I'm a beginner at using double point needles (trying to learn how to knit socks!), and I really think these needles have made it easier to learn. They're light weight, and have just the right amount of ""slip"" to them; stiches slide well enough that these are pretty fast to knit with, but not so fast that stitches fall off of these. In fact, I didn't have any issues at all with the needles that are just hanging there while you knit with 2 needes. I'd recomment these highly!",4 "nice, sturdy, well-made medical scissors I guess all of us nurses feel the need for bandage scissors in our pockets, and this is a sturdy, well-made pair. I'd buy them again.",4 "nursing scissors I'm a nurse and I had the same pair of scissors for about 20 years. I mourned when I lost them. Then I found on amazon that they are fairly cheap, so I bought three pairs of these scissors. I don't worry about losing them much anymore, they are sharp and work well on dressings.",4 "Very decent scissors, especially for the price Well finished, with nicely honed blades, it absolutely will get the job done, but I wouldn't exactly call it a precision surgical instrument, nor a pinnacle of the metal-worker's art. The sort of scissors a medical professional would trust by his/her side for years, but would probably toss in the garbage on retirement day, rather than passing on as a treasured gift to future generations.",3 "Good instrument, great price I recently purchased 2 pairs each of the 7.5"" Lister Sharp/Blunt (3 dollar version) and 5.5"" Lister Sharp/Blunt w/ clip (again the $3 version). They arrived promptly and in good condition. I tested them on cardboard, denim and a terrycloth towel and they cut well through all. They appear to be pretty sturdy, but are not as heavy and thick as some I have run across, but those were probably $15+ scissors. The price is what got the 5th star on these scissors. I can't speak to their longevity yet, but in my ER experience these kind of things tend to get borrowed permanently before they break. So I ordered multiples, and at the price I can afford to make this purchase again once my stockpile has been depleted, hopefully not for a couple years though.",4 "American Diagnostic Corporation 3010G Corrosion Resistant Surgical Stainless Steel Gold 5 1/2"" Lister Bandage Scissors Scissors were as advertised, fast shipment and undamaged. Worked great for removing tape from my daughter's ankles that she gets tapped before each basketball game.",4 "Good Service Just what I expected. Handy, useful for Home Health Nurse. Arrived quickly, clean easily. Good bandage scissors. What else can I say? It is a pair of scissors that are what they should be.",4 "Appear good, ordered two sizes I ordered the Adult 4-1/2"" (#B000FBT3V6 for $5.99) and the 5-1/2"" w/ clip (#B000GHDP1S for $7.99). First impression seems good. I haven't had any with a clip in the past, so don't have anything to compare them to, but it appears to be stuck on decently (appears to be a chemical weld or glued on, it isn't screwed). The 5-1/2"" are a great size.The finger holes on the 4-1/2"" are a bit smaller than another 4-1/2"" pair of bandage scissors I ordered from Amazon at the same time (#B002WJHE1K by Prestige Medical instead of those in this review by ADC). This makes these by ADC a little less comfortable to use then those by Prestige Medical. I will probably use these 4-1/2"" in a first aid kit where I don't have to use them as often.The 5-1/2"" w/ clip I will be using in the hospital. I will try to update this review after some use as well to say how they hold up. I gave it a 5 star review at this time because at this point they aren't a bad option (especially for the price) except for the smaller finger holes, which for some may be a good thing. I hope this was helpful.",4 "great item This is a great item for a wonderful price! I use them several times a day and I have no problem with them.",4 "Cool color, needs to be sharpened I bought these because of the color, so it would be harder to lose these when I'm working. They dont hold a sharp edge that well, but they are inexpensive so I guess they are worth what you pay for them.",2 "Bandage scissors I am a wound nurse and my scissors is very important to me! I actually ordered these large scissors as a mistake. I wanted the smaller more tradional ones, however, I quickly fell in love with the new size, it doesn't get lost in my apron I wear and I reodered more after I lost the original ones! LOVE.",4 "not a happy camper i ordered for a christmas present and i have a big work schedcule so i dont have much time for shopping. i received the plastic and the charge for this but no the product. so it has put me in a big bind. i have no present for my dad and they didnt offer to maybe upgrade the scissors just to give me my money and tell me they were out of stock!",0 "Just as described Didn't realise how small 4 1/2 inches was, but it turns out there's more space in my nurse's pockets :)",4 "Works. Cheap. I use them as classy trauma shears. Probably useful for a lot of different jobs. Not much more to it. They're scissors.",4 "Great addition to first aid kit I got these not really knowing how big they were. I know it says 4 1/2 inch. I didn't know that meant the full length of the scissors. They looked a bit smaller than what I used to see at hospitals. Nonetheless, they work great. Good thing they are not big because they fit in the first aid kit quite well. Highly recommended. It beats cutting into the wound for using regular scissors with sharp tips.",4 "Fair enough Excellent service and shiping time. A fair value for the money. A typical value for medical instruments made in Pakistan. Not top of the line, but a good value for the price.",2 "ok, not great. These scissors are only adequate. They are a bit on the smaller side. Somehow, I was thinking that 4 1/2inch scissors would be a bit larger. The blade portion of these scissors is very short. The quality is good but I wish I had ordered a pair a bit larger with a longer cutting blade.",3 "Not for daily use I'm a visiting nurse, and I go house to house using these scissors on anything from rayon tape, to denim for cutting pants open to let a patient put a cast through their pants.I bought multiple pairs because in my line of work, I go through a pair of scissors every few months depending on my patients care.These, you can't sharpen. I have tried and they are not worth it to get them done professionally.So, I buy them for the price and the color. Other nurses don't have gold scissors, so they are easy to claim as mine!So, I gave them 3 stars (because they don't have half stars) for price, moderate durability, and color.For the price they hold up for $5, so you can't really complain. They really weren't made to cut pants, cardboard, and plastic.Oh, I'm writing this on the patients account, who found them for me. and purchased them. I paid him back. But he asked me to write a review. Otherwise I'd never write one. (snicker)",2 "Not practical for use I am a nursing student which means that when the opportunity arises, I am there with full gear! Unfortunately, these scissors have let me down so many times. I was not able to cut through simply 4X4 gauze, or abdominal bandages to custom fit patients for wound care. I have tried to sharpen them but that too also failed.**(was not purchased through amazon)",0 "Good for travel It says these are to be placed on your needles, but for the life of me I don't see how that's possible without breaking them. Maybe I'm just dense.Other than that, these are pretty handy for knitting on the go. They are small enough to fit in a pocket and stays on your number even when being jostled around in a purse.",3 "great! arrived fast and the item was great. love the counters, I put them on a piece of yarn so they don't get lost easy. They are a must have for any crocheter, knitter, crafter that counting is needed for. :)",4 "They do the job These counters arrived quickly. They do the job, but the numbers do not click into place like my Boye counters. In fact, if I'm not careful, the counter will change count. So these are A-OK if you treat them gently.",2 "not bad The counters themselves are fine. My problem was on one of the cards there was only the yellow counter. Checked the box and still no red to be found.",2 "Good quality Stays in place on needle very well. Does the job I need it to do of keeping me on track when knitting.",4 "Good purchase! I haven't had to use these much yet, but I can definitely see they will come in handy. And they're a lot easier to use than writing down each stitch in a notebook.",4 "A necessity! Wonderful product, inexpensive, and something I cannot do without! Makes keeping track of rows so easy- especially in complicated patterns. Highly recommend this amazing invention!",4 "Performs the desired function I've been knitting for more than ten years and had never used a stitch counter. I wish that I had discovered stitch counters sooner. They are so useful! Each of these particular counters can count up to 99 rows, or two sets of up to 9 rows. One is sized for a smaller needle and one for a large needle. This style of counter is ideal for knitting back and forth, either on straight or circular needles. If you used it for knitting in the round, I think you'd probably end up with a gap in your knitting.",3 "Don't waste your money Numbers are very hard to read, almost like from a stamped impression and it was out of ink. Too cheap to bother sending back plus most of my purchases from Amazon have been awesome, so don't mind this cheap lemon.",0 "Great product! I bought this because a lot of times I only have time to knit a couple of rows before my infant starts fussing for attention LOL! This helps me keep track of how many I've done when I have to put it down for days at a time. Also, it says it's only big enough for size 10.5 needles but I shoved it onto my 11's pretty easily :)",4 "Spider Review I got this for my 7 year old son for christmas, and he absolutely loved it. It was one of his favorite gifts. He loved the fact that he actually got to make the entire thing (with my help of course) The directions are simple, and he had a blast making and painting it to look real. One fun idea though was there was alot of the mixture left over so we actually already had some plastic molds from something else and were able to make 2 other smaller things for him to paint. Overall this is well worth the money, and educational.",4 "Don't waste your money This product does not work. The vendor is great though. They refunded our money very quickly. We were very disappointed because it is a great idea.",0 "Bad Ball Marker This product is horrible. Instructions were bad and functionality was worse. My father had a better one 35yrs ago!Tried to return and got the run-around. Have since tossed it out and taken the 30 dollar loss.",0 "G-STAMP GOLF BALL MONOGRAMMER I couldn't get it to work, and I belong to Mensa. Couldn't even get it back together. Why would Golf USA/Amazon/Goilf Projects International sell this junk?",0 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "EXTREMELY dissappointing product.... I was so excited when I found this product at my local Hobby Lobby after finding it online in a google search for something else.. I bought it at the HL, which is about 30 minutes from me so it is quite a trip. I brought it home and my roommate spent over 30 minutes trying to figure the thing out. Once he actually managed to get the fabric on it for me, he handed it to me and it only took me about 30 seconds to figure out I absolutely HATED it. Like the other reviews its poor quality, shoddy ratchets, although the ratchet system would be awesome in a wooden product. It was easy to twist the whole thing and therefore loosening your work. I returned it the next day. I will never use one of these products again. I will stay with my traditional scroll rod frames. They work fantastic.I really hate having to give a bad review but the item is not worth the time to produce it... Honestly it doesn't even deserve a 1 rating but it wouldn't let me post without any rating. So there it is.. below 1, probably a -10 for me.",0 "Love the zebra! The animal prints are attractive and the plates are sturdy and well made. I use these plates with Shiva paintstiks to make interesting fabric and paper.",4 "big knitting needles These needles work okay but they are plastic and pretty lightweight; I'm used to metal needles so these seem, almost like a toy. Wanted the size 19 needle and couldn't find them anywhere in town, so had to order them. They are ok, I just prefer the metal knitting needles.",2 "Product goes a long way I was able to get a lot of use out of this 1 lb bag. It made all the dyes brighter and prevented them from fading after washing.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Perfect! But not for what you may think... Faber-Castell has always been my go-to for quality art supplies. I purchased the watercolour pencils, not for creating watercolour paintings, but for use on faceups (doll makeup) for my Asian ball jointed dolls. The colour glides on so smoothly, it's like a dream, with no flakes or powder residue like I've seen with cheaper quality pencils, to stain the resin or leave streaks where you don't want them. I get exactly the colour I want, right where I want it, without worrying about mistakes. Even if I do get a bit where I don't want it, a white eraser does the trick to remove the colour from the resin. Highly recommended!",4 "Mess free fun These pencils enable the artist to sketch and experiment with colors and effects without undue worry that the piece will appear over-done. Once water is applied, the image can be softened or emphasized as desired. I use a water brush to better control the amount and distribution of the water.",3 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "perfect the knitting needles i ordered from amazon arrived promptly, and were exactly what i needed, what i expected: right size, right length, and well packaged. thank you.",4 "Spray Adhesive Works well, just make sure to spray it, where you want it and nowhere else, it's some sticky adhesive, and wear a face mask !! Anything coming out of a can will fine dust & damage your lungs. Trust me, I'm a painter.",4 "Amazing! I had a very expensive cashmere sweater that I wanted to change the color, I'll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I had never dyed anything with an acid dye before. It's quit a different process than regular dying,but I read the directions carefully and forged ahead It turned out amazing I now have a brand new sweater.",4 "A product to dye for I purchased this to dye a faded wool Stetson style hat. Even though the hat is moderately weatherproof the dye soaked in perfectly. I water-tested it after drying and found it to remain color fast. The problem I found (and I offer it as a word of caution, not to fault the product) was that following the directions and soaking the hat in hot water for 30 min caused it to shrink significantly so that, while it is as dark a black as I wanted, it is too small to wear",4 "Does not work on Nylon!! I was searching for a good dye for nylon, the product says it is great. I tried it, did everything it asked, and no good results, poor product.",0 "this is great! I needed to dye my polyester coat and this fit the bill. it was great and worked really well. thanks!",4 "brilliant colors I used Jacquard Acid Dyes for dyeing feathers. The colors looked beautiful and did not fade after repeated shampooing. I took an old frying pan, heated some water added a teaspoon white vinegar and the dye and feathers, and simmered it for half an hour while stirring occasionally.",4 "Fantastic! I am really blown away by these dyes. I needed to dye a white nylon dance suit and was told that whatever I used to dye it would be extremely washed out/pale. But I was extremely happy to see that this acid dye did the trick; I followed the instructions from the Jacquard Acid Dye website and the color came out exactly like the sample color. It was in no way washed out or spotted. I highly recommend this dye!",4 "Awesome product! I've never used a dye that works as well as Jacquard acid dye did! The color came out so dark and just like the picture. Unfortunately, I was trying to get a duller purple and this dye completely blocked out the other color, but I can't blame the company for making a product that works TOO well! Will definitely purchase this dye again!",4 "best dye I've found for wool I use Jaquard Acid Dyes to hand paint and kettle dye wool yarn. It produces vibrant colors. It's the only dye I will use for my yarn.",4 "Great Quality-Super Gift Idea! I received the card organizer as a birthday gift and love it-it something I would never buy for myself-and you always need cards for all occasions! The cards are beautiful! This would be a great teacher gift!",4 "WOW - GREAT PRODUCT I was very impressed with this item. The cards are adorable and extremely well made. The box is great too. I highly recommend this product and I will tell all my friends about it.",4 "Excellent Card Box I was so surprised when I opened this box of cards because the quality of the cards is excellent. The cards are unique, but appropriate for many occasions.",4 "Great product I have ordered from Paper Magic several times and love their products. The cards are original and unique. I will order again when these are gone.",4 "Dana Haas A great price for these Burgoyne cards. Everyone is unique and beautiful in detail. I have bought these cards individually, they can range from 5.00 to 9.00 dollars. The person receiving the card wil be amazed. The gift boxes make a nice gift for that hard to buy for individual.",4 "Awesome - Definitely Worth The Price!! I was so impressed when I received that I immediately went on line to purchase more for Christmas presents. Seller had great communication. VERY impressed with quality of cards. With cards in stores costing sometimes between 4 - 5 dollars each, this was a GREAT deal! Beautiful and unique cards. Unbelievable. I am sooo excited to start sending these!",4 "Misfits Patch Any Misfits fan would dig this classic style fiend club patch. Great transaction got the goods in a timely fashion.",4 "Hot hot hot! This sure is HOT! LOL...which is a good quality in a HOT glue gun! I used this for VBS crafts and did have to be extremely careful about not letting the kids touch the glue until it was dry. However...it's a HOT glue gun...I expected it to be hot! It worked just fine. Very little glue drip. Might be a little more handy if it had a low/high temp setting but it gets the job done. The trigger seemed a tad flimsy for an ""Professional"" glue gun but it did work well and there was no hand/finger strain. Time will tell on how it holds up. I gave it to my husband when I finished with VBS (and took my old one back that he ""borrowed"") for him to use in his hobby room as he needs the higher temps more than I do and my old one has two temp settings. All in all...we are both happy :)",3 "One drawback Just got this gun. It seems to work as advertised. But the length of the barrel from the tip to where a stick of glue disappears into the barrel at the back is 6 3/4"". To move the glue through the barrel you need to put another stick in to push the last stick through. If you're on your last stick you won't be able to use the remaining glue in the barrel until you get another stick. Maybe other guns work the same way but this gun is a bit longer than some of the others. I will keep the gun but if I want to change glue type because I'm moving from one application to another, it means I'll have to waste some glue to do it. Not a big deal but it might be a consideration for some.",3 "Great glue gun This glue gun heats quickly (about 4-5 mins) and the glue comes out evenly with little dripping. I like the large handle to give me more leverage, and I like the flip-up stand on the front to keep it upright. I bought theArrow Fastener AP10-4 10-Inch All Purpose Glue Sticksto go with the glue gun and they work great.",4 "Why didn't someone think of this before. I have used lots of glue guns before and not thought too much about them. However, my wife had trouble with the trigger and getting a smooth flow. The full hand trigger is so smart for someone with hand strength problems. This is the only multi finger glue gun that I have seen. I highly recommend it. Full heat and easy operation. Kudos",4 "Simple but effective I don't use hot glue guns much and I bought this one just to repair decoys that people have shot, but so far it works fine. Plug it in, let it get hot, and the glue comes out nice and easy and it doesn't drip. Couldn't ask for much more.",3 "Great all purpose glue gun Use in my shop for all kinds of project, don't know how I did with out it. Gun get pretty hot, in short period time great for those quick fixes.",3 "Best Glue Gun Around I have owned about 10 glue guns in the past year and this one blows them all away. Finally, a glue gun where you can control how much or how little glue you want to come out and has minimal dripping.If you need a glue gun I totally recommend this one.",4 "Good Product Have used this glue gun at least a dozen times and so far its been good. Haven't had any issues with the glue dripping excessively like have with other glues guns I have purchased in the past.",3 "Nice and hot I use this to heat up glue to put inserts into my archery arrows.It works very well, getting the glue really hot so it doesn't begin to dry before I've pushed in the inserts.You need the glue very hot for this because if it isn't down right liquified it dries too much before it sets and you don't get a good hold.",4 "Good gun, doesn't drip excessively I do not use this routinely, as in crafts. I use it only as a "tool" to glue stuff together, fill holes, fix loose joints, etc.For that, it has done well, and importantly, it is not a "dripper".",3 "Does not heat up consistently I am past the return date apparently though it has only been three weeks and I have only used three times. I can not get the gun to heat. Worked fine the first time, refused to heat the second time and tried to heat up the third time but you had to manually push the stick forward instead of using the trigger. Sorry but it is a piece of junk.",0 "Professional glue gun for amazing price! This is only the second time I have used a glue gun. I have to tell you that I am a paper crafted and prefer to use tape as my adhesive, due to my lack of comfort with glue. However, this glue gun is so easy to use and such high quality that I plan to use it more often! Highly recommend.",4 "Good gun This glue gun is very well made. I would recommed it.Buy it. It is better than the stanley glue guns.",4 "Very good Beats the heck out of the smaller ones when you've got a big job to get done. I don't even bother to pull out the little smaller glue gun any more.",4 "Nice glue gun. Heats up fairly fast, doesn't drip, the sliding trigger is very comfy. The only thing I would add is a little rubber gasket to hold the next glue stick in line when the first one is running out but it's really not a big issue if you use the long sticks.",4 "Glue doesn't come out We have been using an old Black & Decker glue gun for 20 years, which still works well, but tried this Surebonder HE-750 model due to the high reviews.I am very disappointed. After giving the glue gun about 10 minutes to heat up, glue doesn't consistently come out when the trigger is pulled. Many times I can pull the trigger back fully multiple times and nothing comes out. This seems to be because the trigger applies force to the glue stick through a weak spring, instead of a direct linkage on the old Black & Decker. You kinda need to hold in the trigger all the way until the glue stick starts moving due to the spring. When the trigger is released, the glue stick moves back up in the tube.Because of the spring, I don't have near the amount of control that I had with the Black & Decker.Also, it seems that 2 four-inch tubes must be fed in (or one 8-inch tube) to get any glue to be dispensed. With a single 4-inch tube installed, I didn't get any glue to come out at all.On the plus side, the handle doesn't seem to get quite as hot.",0 "Can't ask for more This glue gun is better than anything in this price range and better than most costing 3 or 4 times more. Heats up quickly, drips very little and takes much less effort to feed than most glue guns. As another reviewer mentioned, you can start feeding a new stick in before you run totally out meaning you can just keep going with the same level of effort. I hope they never stop making this gun because for some reason no one else can seem to get it right. I used theseSteinel 04043 GF 260 High Strength 12"" Glue Sticks, 15 Sticksglue sticks in a big stair railing project and have been so impressed with both.",4 "Great no drip glue gun I have never needed a two-heat setting, and this glue gun does everything need it to. Does not drip, feeds glue sticks (we bought cheap "Multi Temp Glue Sticks-50PK/7/16 Inch x4 Inch" with it) evenly and is no fuss. Works great!",4 "Love it! I've been able to use it for one project so far (a decent-sized one, though) and I loved it. Great gun. Heats perfectly (you have no idea how many burns I got...) without even getting hot in the handle. Didn't drip pretty much at all that I can recall when I set it up on its stand, although I'm not sure if maybe that's just from the quality of sticks I used. (Speaking of which, checktheseout.)",4 "Top quality glue gun at a budget price Keep in mind this is larger than your normal budget glue gun but is of much better quality and the even pull of the "trigger" should be the new standard.",4 "PERFECT! Unlike other guns I've seen, this one have a 4 finger trigger. You can use your entire hand wich is much better than using just 2 fingers. And the trigger moves back and forward in a straight motion instead of up and down in an arc. With a 4 finger trigger in 45 degrees position (Surebonder Pro 4000), you make the most force with your last 2 fingers wich are the weakest. It's like using a staple gun. A straight trigger, like the one on this gun, is better designed and easier to use.This gun doesn't drip, it's not too hot (80W) and it's very lightweight. I had an Arrow TR 400 gun with a 2 finger trigger and was disappointed with it. Had to pull very hard to push the glue stick through and I ended up removing the trigger and pushing the stick by hand.I hope they don't discontinue this item. It's the best glue gun you can buy for $20 bucks and even better than more expensive guns.",4 "Makes the wife smile! And what can be more important than that?! The Wife uses a glue gun in her flower arranging hobby. We have purchased several in the past, to include the Stanley and a couple other ""high rated"" guns. She prefers this one for several important reasons. First is the stand. It works. For those who regularly use a glue gun, you know how rare this is. The wire stand on the Surebonder is wide enough and strong enough that the gun doesn't fall over. Couple this gun with the Surebonder glue gun stand and you are home free! There is some dripping, but compared to other ""dripless"" guns, it is almost negligible. It heats quickly and thanks to the design of the trigger, it is less fatiguing to use. This gun gets an easy 5 stars and without going to the $80-$100 professional models, you are not going to get a better gun!",4 "Great Gun Bought this in 2008. It lasted 3.5 years. I run a business and personally used the glue gun to seal over 2,200 packages. The handle just snapped for some reason. Maybe it's fixable but what's the point. It had a great life and can be replaced for 19.99 (at least as of today). No brainer. If you need a glue gun you can't go wrong. Hopefully my next will last as long as my first. I buy these glue sticks if you are interested, they are 10"" (long) by .44 inches. 94 count. So only buy if you need that many. Was 21.00 the last couple times, but now are 30.00. Still a pretty good deal since Amazon sells it with no shipping charge for prime,Surebonder 725R510 10-Inch All Temperature Glue Sticks",4 "Good Glue Gun - believe I am not employed in any way by surebonder or amazon. I am not being paid or compensated in any way. The gun is a winner. It has glue coming out (slowly at first) within about 40 seconds. I have owned, used, and burned up or smashed about ten glue guns over the years. This is the second best one I have bought. The best one is an industrial quality one that cost me a real chunk of money. If you are looking at cheap 80w glue guns for ten dollars or so, forget it. I bought one one and it is really only about 20w and barely melts the glue. I also bought one that is supposedly 250w and it melts exactly like a cheap 40w with a bad temperature sensor (china junk). Be smart, buy this one and be happy about getting a good tool for cheap. I have owned Arrow, Bostitch, Stanley,Sears, Walmart, and a couple other brands of glue guns. I like this one, it is a good deal, it is made in TAIWAN.",4 "Best glue gun This is the best glue gun I have owned. Heats quickly and holds nearly 10 inches of glue sticks. The big advantage is that this model holds a fresh stick securely as soon as it is inserted. Some cheaper guns will not accept and feed a new glue stick until the old one is nearly out. With this model, as soon as you see the glue stick is getting low, you can add another and it will feed immediately. One other nice feature is that this model does not drip and bubble glue out the tip when not in use-- glue stays hot, but waits for the trigger.",4 "So far...so good! It was amazing how fast I received this glue gun!! It was supposed to be here...tomorrow...7/10 but it got here on 7/7!! Which was great!!I used it right away...as I was in great need of the glue gun! It worked perfectly...a little smoke did come out...but otherwise perfectly! It puts out a nice thin strip of glue...so far does not drip and does not make much of a stringy mess! I have had an Aleen's Ultimate Glue Gun for many years and was ""never"" satisfied with it...it was a very very messy glue gun. The glue flow adjustment never ever worked! The nozzles would never stay on the gun...the glue would pour out of the back of the nozzles and then the nozzles would eventually fall off right in the middle of what ever I happened to be working on....it made using it a real problem. The nozzles would not stay on the gun no matter how tight I would get them on before plugging the gun in!This gun is so different, it is actually a pleasure to use! Should something happen in the near future that changes my mind I will write in an up-date!! So far this is a great gun...it is a little on the large size, but it is easy to use. I did buy the extra stand to go with it because I have not had any luck with the wire types that come with the gun...they tend to fall over...so I got this extra stand and it works great. The gun does not fall over and it even had a silicone pad to catch any drips that the glue will not stick to!! It was well worth the extra $6.!!!",4 "Surebonder heater glue gun Works very well. EZ to control on how much glue is needed. The glue gun is light. This is a handy tool.",4 "Great glue gun! I was a little skeptical about this glue gun. The trigger ""looked"" like the weak link, but after reading reviews on this item I have to admit, I'm really glad I bought this item. My old glue gun (old Sears Craftsman) leaked all the time, as a matter of fact, that's how I could tell that it was hot enough to work with. Not so with this gun! NO leaks! Very happy with my purchase and would recommend this glue gun to all my friends. Just sayin'.",4 "Surebonder HE-750 Works great and I received it in a timely manner. We have already used about three glue sticks that were very old and it glued just fine. Please be careful with this or any other glue gun because it will burn flesh as stated by the manufacturer. Next time I use it I will have on leather gloves.",4 "Excellent glue gun So many glue guns on the market have so many bad reviews that I spent quite a long time deciding which gun to buy. Many glue guns suffer from leaking nozzles, flimsy construction (breaking triggers especially), stands which don't work etc. This one had the best reviews overall, so I bought it even though there are less expensive models.Well, I'm glad I did. I have nothing but good to say about this gun. First of all, it doesn't leak. Not a bit. Secondly, the trigger is easy and smooth, thanks to its sliding design (as opposed to pivoting). It heats up fast and stays hot, even when dispensing glue at a high rate. The stand actually works, and the gun is plenty stable when using it. Finally, it seems plenty sturdy to do what it needs to do for many, many sticks of glue.Dunno what else there is to say about a glue gun, but if the mixed reviews of almost every other glue gun in a similar price range have you wary, be confident that this one will meet expectations.",4 "Very nice glue gun For the price you can't go wrong. Works great with very little dripping. Love the trigger on this. Would highly reccamend this glue gun!",4 "No problems, great product!!! I haven't heard any complaints from the wife since I got this for her... This glue gun has been great so far!===================================================================***Follow up Review***----------------------My wife has used this product to create many, many, many hairbows. I'd have to say that if I were a little girl, that I'd be in heaven with how many bows she's created! My daughters have picked out so many colors of ribbon that I'm not sure how we will be able to afford all of it, but the wife is happy to do it for the girls. It is amazing to see how much joy just a little bit of ribbon and glue can do for a child! This glue gun has been a miracle product for me because I've seen the prices some people sell these bows, like my wife's bows, at. I guess we will turn out even after all of this is said and done... It was either buy this and ribbon, or spend alot of money on bows that my children get interested in.",4 "Hefty Helper A gift for my "crafter" wife and she loves it. It replaces a small and difficult to use glue gun that gave her hand cramps after ten minutes of use. The Surebonder is large and easy to hold and use. Mamma is happy.",4 "super Works great - I wrapped all of my Chrstmas gifts with it this year - makes wrapping fast and I don't have to worry about things coming un-taped - Used brown butcher paper with beautiful ribbons - nice touch - New glue gun works GREAT!",4 "Love it This is my first glue gun as I have recently gotten more into crafting. I painted some seashells and a frame and used this to glue the shells onto it. I was a little concerned at first about dripping hot glue (not an issue), burning myself (not an issue), and how well the glue would stick (not an issue). Great purchase, my new favorite toy! :)",4 "Perfect This is a perfect low end glue gun. works perfect and had a very reasonable price tag on it, highly recommend.",4 "Works great !! Bought this along with the "Stanley" GS20DT Dual Temp. 4" glue sticks (24 pack. They work we3ll together. Nice addition to my shop.",4 "Professional High Temp Heater Glue Gun Good Value...Product as advertised. Have not use the HE 750 High Temp Heater Glue yet. However, I am confident this product will help with the project I am planning on doing. Would buy from this seller again..",4 "TOO BIG!!! I wish I had researched the size of this thing more before I bought it. If you'r interested in a hot glue gun for projects like making JEWELRY, CARDS, MASKS, and other general crafting then do NOT get this! It's just way too long (distance between your hand and where the glue comes out) and heavy to do any of these things! I can't tell you how well it works because I didn't even take it out of the packaging. I will post pictures up for a size comparison.",0 "No glue, further review to come. I opened the box and couldn't believe it. I had to look twice. This glue gun doesn't come with any glue!Update: Works fine. As cheap as the glue is I don't know why it didn't come with some. I doesn't seem very sturdy.",2 "Paint Set She loved this paint set. Perfect for her needs, very nice box. Excellent choice with all the paint tubes and paint burshes. She is a 12 year old girl.",4 "Great Starter Set This is a very good starter set for any age artist. The set is easy to use and the items last a long time.",3 "Good quality based on middle schooler Got this for my daughter who loves her art class in 7th grade. She said they were awesome. Her grandma got her a set from Fred Meyer and the quality of the paint was much better in this one ( the Royal). It came in a nice box with all the extras. I would get it again.",3 "Basic It is a no nonsense simple, basic set of colors that was a start for someone wanting to try out water colors. Not much in the small tubes, but at least a start.",2 "Great set for my young artist Gave both of my girls a set of these watercolors for Christmas and they have been really happy with it. Nice design to keep things organized and easy to store. Perhaps a few more instructions on mixing colors and things would have been nice, but overall, a great art set for a great value.",3 "WORST BRUSHES EVER I did not purchase this set but have purchased two new royal brushes over a month ago. They fell apart in just two uses, 10 mins each about. I contacted the company 3 times and have still never heard back. I will never buy a royal product ever again...",0 "Greate watercolor kit I bought this set for my mom on last Mother's day. Painting has been her major hobbie for a few years. Before this set, she used pencil watercolor. I always complained that the colors were not so vivid. I went out and bought this set for her. After she started using it, I have to say her paintings now come to live. The colors are now so smooth and bright. The brush set also adds more varieties for her to use different techniques with her paintings. Other accessories are also useful. The box holds everything together so she won't lose it anymore. For the price, I think it's worth every penny, not to mention making her feel more confident in her works.",3 "Great for the price! I am pleased with this purchase from Amazon. I am listing the contents in the box as this wasn't in any other reviews, neither the product list and it may be helpful to others:12 tubes - black, white, burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre, lemon yellow, crimson red lake, vermilion, violet, prussian blue, deep green, sap green. Royal & Langnickel Brushes, 1/2 Wash, 3/4 shader, Round 2,4,6,8,10 #1 script liner, Mop 3/4 and 1/2, aqua-flo brush, eraser, palette knife, palette,pencil, stylus, apron. The brush holder actual stands so it is great to just grab and go. The apron has little pockets to hold the brushes. For the price, this is a great buy - perfect to brush up on my watercolour paintings. The box was easy to open - you have to remove the paper first.",4 "Great starter set This set has everything I have needed to get started learning to paint with watercolors except for paper and an easel. There is a good variety of brushes and a wide enough variety of colors to learn the basics. The mop brushes tend to lose fibers (annoying) but the other brushes are holding up well. The case keeps everything neat and organized and out of the way - important for me because I don't have a dedicated painting space. This is a great set for getting started!",3 "Great paint set This set has a big variety of colors and the best part is that you can mix colors to create an endless array of colors. I would highly recommend it!",4 "Royal & Langnickel I have been a self-proclaimed artist for some time now, and have used every brand imaginable. My sister recently got me this kit as a gift and I couldn't be happier. Royal & Langnickel brushes are top quality, well made with soft bristles and easy to use. The paint is great as well, and it seems like a great value for the money.",4 "Warped Box.... I had my mother buy this set for my daughter's summer art class. Seems like a nice set if I can get the box open. The wood is warped and the locks are virtually impossible to open. I finally got it open with with a butter knife. I noticed the box is pretty much wood glued together and one of the sides corners is coming apart. It is cheap! Now everything inside seems pretty good. We will see when she starts her class. If I had time to return this product I would but I can't so I am going to try to get something to tie around the box. So she can use it. Class starts 4 days from now.... ugh!",2 "great set for the price This was for my teenage daughter. It really is a quality set of paint and brushes at an excellent cost.",4 "Budding Artist I got this for my 9 yr. old grand daughter's birthday and she loves it. She is very much into art and this kit has all that she needs to create. I would definitely recommend this to others starting out.",4 "good kit It's a very nice kit with lots of brushes. It's more than I needed, but for someone who is really into watercolor, it would be perfect.",4 "Maybe a good place to start I don't know anything about painting with watercolors so thought this would be good to take to my beginners class. It has most everything you need to get started, but the brushes "shed". Perhaps all brushes do when they are new. I don't know but it is annoying to have to pick the hairs off your work. A good enough selection of colors and variety of brushes. I like that it has a built in brush holder. Would I buy it again? No, better to buy just a few good colors and a few good brushes as needed as you go along.",2 "Didn't work as hoped I purchased in hopes this would expedite the star-fill process I would be using to decorate a race car cake. I tried it with and without the large coupler and both methods felt awkward. It took me longer to position the tip properly so I wasn't overlapping each new cluster of stars. It did not pipe nice looking stas as my regular one-star tip does. I ended up switching back to the one-star tip because it was easier to use and made nicer/cleaner looking stars.If you're decorating a very large cake and have experience with this tip it could be useful. But for me I didn't have great results. I felt like this took me much longer to achieve less attractive results. I'll hold on to it of course in case I find myself wanting to give it another try someday.One last thing - I'd recommend testing this out with a disposable bag and not wasting a new featherweight bag as I did. Being much larger than standard piping tips I had to cut my bag to accomodate its size and now its useless for other tips. Stupid mistake on my part but I figured I'd share in case you are interested in buying.",0 "Greeat I WORKED IN A BAKERY A FEW YEARS WHICH IS WHY I ORDERED SO MANY DIFFERENT DECORATING TIPS. This one does wonders for my collection. IT ARRIVED IN GREAT TIME AND IS BEING USED WELL",4 "Perfect touch to an Angry Bird Cake!!! I ordered this tip to use on my 5 year old son's Angry bird cake. Instead of having just a plain frosted cake, I really wanted to add some grass detailing on it. I am no expert on piping so I will admit I was a little nervous, but it was really easy to use and it fit my piping bags perfectly. I did wish it was a bit bigger only because I started getting a hand cramp toward the end of piping the cake! So it did take me a while to add the grass to the top of his 11x15 cake ( I think it was that big). But it really looked like grass and my son was very very excited about his cake, which makes it worth the extra effort just seeing his reaction!! Really good addition to any intermediate or professional cake decorators tools!!!!",4 "FAB! LOVE IT! Works great! There really isn't much you can say... I mean it is a tip and it does what it is supposed to. lol",4 "Worked great. I had never used this tip before. I wanted to do grass on my son's soccer cupcakes. This was perfect. Very easy to use and worked great.",4 "git for my daughter She has used this tip numerous times and it does exactly what is should. She would reccomend it to anyone!",4 "Not so easy for beginners I expected more. The yarn is fun, pretty & soft; the beads are a neat accent; but it was very difficult for my 9 year old niece to do. She wanted to learn how to crochet, but this was not a good way to start. The description said, ""an easy-to-do craft for beginners,"" but I thought it was more appropriate for those who already know how to crochet. The type of yarn that is provided is really what makes it so tough. My niece wasn't able to see her stitches, let alone count them, and she got frustrated with it and gave up (& she's not one to give up easily).",1 "It does the Job I ordered two albums & a pack of refill pages. Yes, the two albums that I received had completely different covers (they don't give you the option of choosing the album cover). Description of covers: One cover had bubbly purple flowers & One cover had an old map. The cover is thin & light. Opinion: Both covers were nice looking. I didn't care that the albums didn't match because one, I have many albums (you give up trying to match them) and second, I think it's cool that they are different - it gives the bookshelf some character. Plus, if you don't like the covers, you could just buy a 'book' cover & use that to cover the albums.The sheets: There's no memo section, the plastic cover is light in weight.Does it keep your pictures organized? Yes, definitely.Does it protect your pictures from getting ruined? Yes, definitely.Will the album be resilient over time? Yes.What's the quality of the material? Everything is very light weight, it's definitely cheap. A more expensive album has a harder, a more plastic feel for the picture cover. An expensive album has a thick cloth material as the albums picture separator. This album's plastic was thin and as a separator there was only a small almost cheap loose-leaf paper which you don't see once you insert the pics.Am I satisfied with the albums? I'm satisfied, there's just not many reasonably priced albums that hold 500 pics.What pictures did you store in the albums? I stored vacations pics.Would you use this album for your personal wedding pics? No, I would indulge in something of higher quality for my wedding.Overall, are you satisfied with the albums? Yes, it met my objectives.",3 "Julie H. The refill sheets are great and I use them many times to add extra pages in the large photo albums.",4 "Refill pages I like the refill pages for this photobook. However, it really doesn't pay to buy the refills. Just get another book. This particular book holds up to 500 photos. I thought I would save money by getting the refills. I bought two refills which is just about the same price for a photo book, when you also have to pay for shipping.So I probably would not buy another refill because it doesn't pay.",4 "photo album I have photos on my computer, but still enjoy an album to look through, and to share with family and friends",4 "Happy With This Product I had an old photo album that takes these refill pages for 3-ring 4x6 photos. I also bought another one from a thrift store. Being that they were so old I could not find the refill pages in stores anywhere. I tried Amazon and again I was able to find them, exactly what I was looking for and at a reasonable price. I bought 4 as shipping was only a little bit more for 4 as for 1. They fit perfectly and I am happy to have them. Amazon came through again!!!",4 "Great product! I had been looking locally for refills for an older photo album finally looked on good ole Amazon & there they were! I try2 buy locally but couldnt pass up this deal on refills. Price was right,shipping was good deal(bought 5 paks) and now can add lots more grandkids pics to album!",4 "Perfect results. Fast shipping, packaged great, and loved the paint! Went on well and had a nice hard finish. Would rccomend this company and this paint. Thank you!",4 "Not what is pictured What I received was not what is pictured. It is all one size brush not a variety pack and they are not nice and even as pictured. They are very scraggly not great for painting details.",1 "Misleading Picture I'm not much into painting, therefore the numbers mean nothing to me....I ordered these for my child thinking that as the picture shows, there are 12 different sized brushes, and would make her paint by number picture easier to paint. Instead I received 12 of the same size brushes, thick therefore useful in most paint by number projects.",0 "MISLEADING IMAGE I have the same issue as the last reviewer. As soon as I received the brushes in the mail, I was dissatisfied and disappointed.",0 "Quality frame, no wall hook This frame is of a nice quality but doesn't have a hook to hang from on the wall (and doesn't really have a good place to attach a wall hook to either). This frame is tabletop only.",3 "simple and elegant I needed a less-fussy frame for a photo at work, and this totally fit the need. Inexpensive, but no flaws or failures to make it look 'cheap'. I recommend it to others.",4 "Sleek and stylish I bought three of these and each came individually wrapped in inches of padding, which was reassuring. Indeed, the frames were in mint condition when I unpacked them. The back is a nice black velvet texture that adds an element of class to the item. The frame itself was polished and had no scuff marks at all. They have back support to stand horizontally or vertically. Minimal form, maximum function. Great buy.",4 "Elegant Frame Very nice frame for the price. Simple yet elegant. Just know it is for desk-top only, no wall mounts and would probably be hard to add one.",4 "Sleek and practical, but a bit smaller than 4x6 The frame looks very simple and beautiful. However, I noticed the frame is not exactly 4 x 6, more like 3.5 x 5.5. It's cutting off some details on the edge of my picture.",3 "Not for hanging on the wall I found this in a search for ""bushed silver 8x10 picture frame."" It is a very nice frame, but it is shiny silver.Also, it is only set up as a table top frame. There is no hook for hanging on the wall.",2 "Quality frame, no wall hook This frame is of a nice quality but doesn't have a hook to hang from on the wall (and doesn't really have a good place to attach a wall hook to either). This frame is tabletop only.",3 "simple and elegant I needed a less-fussy frame for a photo at work, and this totally fit the need. Inexpensive, but no flaws or failures to make it look 'cheap'. I recommend it to others.",4 "Sleek and stylish I bought three of these and each came individually wrapped in inches of padding, which was reassuring. Indeed, the frames were in mint condition when I unpacked them. The back is a nice black velvet texture that adds an element of class to the item. The frame itself was polished and had no scuff marks at all. They have back support to stand horizontally or vertically. Minimal form, maximum function. Great buy.",4 "Elegant Frame Very nice frame for the price. Simple yet elegant. Just know it is for desk-top only, no wall mounts and would probably be hard to add one.",4 "Sleek and practical, but a bit smaller than 4x6 The frame looks very simple and beautiful. However, I noticed the frame is not exactly 4 x 6, more like 3.5 x 5.5. It's cutting off some details on the edge of my picture.",3 "Not for hanging on the wall I found this in a search for ""bushed silver 8x10 picture frame."" It is a very nice frame, but it is shiny silver.Also, it is only set up as a table top frame. There is no hook for hanging on the wall.",2 "Not our first choice We recently decided to do a side by side comparison of this acrylic gesso and the Liquitex Acrylic Gesso. Both of those products gave us the sort of coverage and ""toothiness"" we were looking for but the Golden product seemed to generate a lot more tiny bubbles that required additional rolling out to eliminate. We used the same type of roller on both gessoes and both seemed to be similar in density and whiteness but the Golden product took us about a third longer to rollout to the sort of surface consistency we expected. If we didn't roll out these bubbles many of them would go away on their own but the ones that didn't often created small irregularities that we had to sand out once dried.",2 "Cross Stitch, Music is Harmony I love the quality of the cross stitch material and the way in which the thread is sorted. It makes working on the project so much easier!",4 "Cross Stitch The cross stitch arrived very very quickly, much faster than most orders ive gotten. It was brand new and everything was present and accounted for!",4 "Cute Cross-Stitch This is a really cute cross stitch. I am halfway finished and am really enjoying it. It is turning out really well, yet the fabric is so large that there are little gaps between each of the stitches. Hopefully by the time I am done it will look more solid. My only complaint so far is that there is not thread sorter with this kit. Being that it was a kit I assumed it would come with a thread sorter. Not a huge deal, but a slight inconvenience as I then had to go find a store that sold them. It is a very nice pattern though and I look forward to finishing it!",3 "Nice little box This is a nice little sketch box. Its solidly built and closes securely. (I've already dropped it once with no damage and no spills.) Great for life drawing. The compartments are perfect for separating charcoal, conte, and pencils with room for sharpeners, chamois, etc in the center. My only complaint is that I'd like it to be about a quarter inch deeper so that I can fit a 35mm film cannister into it. Besides that, it's nearly perfect.",3 "I Barely Use Anything Else The description of this brush says ""acrylic as a thick medium"" - I use these a lot for thin layering, too, and I shun other brushes!I have also long used them for application of thin layers and detailing in oil painting; they take much longer to curl, fray, and become worthless than other brushes I have tried. My style requires a lot of repetitive small gestures and varying pressures, and the Galeria alone seems to be able to stand up to it. As a working artist without big government grants or a sugar daddy, having an affordable brush that can stand up to abuse is very important to me!",4 "Separating Zipper This zipper was not available in the local fabric stores in my area, so getting it through Amazon was great!",4 "Perfect! I was excited to find the zipper online, as only black ones are sold in the store. Goes with my fabric great!",4 "Is not 1"" square I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1"" x 1"" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is ""1 cm/.625 inches"" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1"" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1"" x 1"" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use.",2 "Broke the third time I used it This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again.",0 "Not as described I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again.",1 "Works well, but not 1"" The 1"" square punch actually creates a square that fits inside a 1.5"" diameter circle. This means the square is more like 1.06066017 inches. (Diameter of the circle is 1.5 inches. If you put a square in the circle, the diagonal line across the square is 1.5"", creating a triangle with a 1.5"" hypotenuse and unknown size of each side. A squared plus B squared = C squared. if A=B, you get 2A^2=1.5^2. It's easy to solve from there...)It doesn't matter a lot, except if you are creating squares that you want to fit into a larger project - like cover a certain size surface. As you put square next to square, the difference adds up surprisingly quickly!",2 "Works well No negative comments. Excellent, useful punch! Clean cut! Great for greeting cards, to use both punch and punched out star.",4 "Wonderful Product Works great and easy to use. We purchased this to make stars for a VBS picture frame project. Thought it would punch through foam, but the foam was too think. Ended up using cardstock, which worked wonderfully, and took a lot less time than cutting each star by hand.",4 "Smaller than I thought I bought this item to make decorations for my husband's send off party for his deployment. When it said 1 inch I was thinking that the star would be about the size of a quarter. But it's not. Its about the size of a penny. The description could be better for this item. However I did get it to work. I just had to change some things up a bit. And the product works great. I would have just bought a bigger size had I known how small this was.",3 "Gorgeous Thick, clothlike rice paper that is elegant and beautiful.*5 7/8 x 5 7/8 (almost 6x6) inches square; precision cut*Wonderful texture; you can see some of the rice strands in it*Beautiful patterns in stunning blues; nice enough for gift-giving*Fun to work with, gives sturdy results which will stand up to a lot of abuseNote: this type of paper is somewhat thick for origami. I don't recommend using it for very intricately folded pieces. The thickness of the paper can become a problem with even as little as 4 or 8 layers. I love this for boxes and simple folds such as cranes.",4 "best clear thread for hand-sewing I have tried three different brands of clear thread to use for sewing by hand, and this one is by far the best. JoAnn Fabrics brand and Sulky both broke easily, but Guttermann's held up even pulled hard in an attempt to break it. In my opinion, there is no comparison; the others were simply a waste of money. Save yourself the aggravation and go with Guttermann!",4 """Clearly"" a must for sewing embellishments Sorry about the pun...This is great! I use it to sew on embellishments and lace. Just don't drop it or tangle it, it's a pain then.",4 "Good solid product. I got this product from this seller a few times already, and the product has been very consistent. The invisible thread helps in sewing fabrics together and you don't want the thread to be seen. It was kind of hard to find this product at first because I guess people are looking for invisible thread to do magic tricks and those threads pop up first. I got invisible thread from hobby stores before, but this one was much stronger. Some invisible thread you get is thin so it has some elasticity to it. So, when you pull on it, it snaps apart quite easily. This one was a lot better, so it is a thicker than the others. It all depends on what you need it for.I'm ready to buy few more in a few days.",4 "Not as strong as you think I purchased this to attach new pant fasteners and fix some seams on my dress pants. I was told by many seamstresses that this type of thread is the best to use because it has a high tensile strength and is hard to see on a pair of pants. Well... this brand apparently doesn't have too high of a tensile strength as I've been able to break seams and fasteners off my pants quite easily before even wearing them. I can not recommend this product for the aforementioned use.",1 "Invisible thread More like Fishing wire. I couldn't put a knot at the end of my thread. They are just so hard to use. Its not very user Friendly at all.",1 "Perfect this works great for mending all rips and tears as it is basically invisible and very easy to work with.",4 "Rubbish! Just wasting of money! For who is it invisible?! For the blind people?Hoped to show some ""magic"" to my friend but even I see this shiny and thick thread with my poor eyesight and without glasses!",0 "Small and durable - essential This essential item is very durable and produces just the right size corners. It is small enough to carry in your cropper hopper and can be used on photos, paper and cards. Love it.",4 "Great corner rounder I've had one of these for a few years and it works great. It's the perfect radius for photos and is easy to punch.",4 "Pleased Happily this round corner cutter worked very well, even on my gloss printed card stock without ever jamming.",3 "Perfect Does the job perfectly - the slots make it easy to ensure your corners line up with the edges. Exactly what I needed. Highly recommend.",3 "An Okay Product. Not for cutting very thick paper or cardstock............but if using plain paper it does a good job. You must be very careful placing the paper in the punch or it doesn't cut evenly. But it's an okay product at a decent price.",2 "Corner Rounder Product works well. Although, sometimes it doesn't make a clean cut. I usually just trim the edges that are uneven.",3 "works, but not very well I used 39 lb paper, and had trouble making this punch work consistently. Also, after a short amount of time, the lever started to stick.",2 "EK Success is great I have several EK tools craft punches which I use for my DIY Party Printable business and they are all great! TIP: I use this punch all the time for rounding corners on invitations and greeting cards! Follow my blog at: [...] for loads more party tips.",4 "Almost perfect...but not quite. Does a 70/30 job of cutting perfect corners. You need to turn the punch upside down to watch your alignment.",3 "Happy with product It works wonderful. I'm using it to make cards and really like the effect it adds to the cards. More of a professional appearance.",4 "Worked Well I got this to round the corners after I trimmed my Crystal Visions Tarot deck. It's pretty simple and easy to use. Some of the corners didn't turn out as nice as others but the scissors took care of that. I love my deck so much better now that I have gotten rid of the borders. I think that although the medium rounder worked fine the smaller one might have worked a little better because a little bit of the wording was trimmed off on the High Priestess card. No matter I still am happy with the results.Update: While trimming my 4th deck the corner puncher has started to jam so badly I'm afraid I will not be able to finish my deck. Once I get through it I will toss this in the trash where it belongs.",1 "Works correctly 50% of the time I've been using this for a few weeks. It works adequately. About half the time it jams and ends up cutting jaggedly. The other half of the time it does its job, but the cut isn't clean. I find myself using the scissors quite frequently to repair the damage it causes.",2 "Great for business cards! Easy to use and the cuts come out smooth. I had another corner punch in the past that I lost and I like this one much better.",4 "For my business cards I purchased this for my business cards, I needed the edges clipped. I love it, perfect condition is how it was received.",4 "exactly what I needed I picked this up as part of my Project Life 2013 supplies. It's small and sturdy. I can cut 2 sheets at a time with it too. LOVE it.",4 "Nice Little Product Neat and inexpensive device. I needed a cheap and reliable way of rounding corners on laminated cards. This item fit the bill exactly and inexpensively. It seems to be study and made well. Thank you.",4 "Cutting corners for cutting corners! This product does exactly what was advertised. Making rounded corners is extremely easy with this tool. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because it doesn't create a totally smooth transition on the flat edges leading into the radius.",3 "It Rounded the Corners Yep, I push a piece of paper into the corner adorner corner punch and push down and like a little mini-miracle - the SHARP CORNERS ARE NOW ROUND!!!So, if you desire rounded edges on here-tofore sharp corners - this is the thing for you!",4 "EK Corner Punch This product leaves a beaut little curve on work, improves presentation. It cuts cleanly and does not jam, a little beauty.",4 "wife wife sign in under my account by mistake because I forgot to sign out I did not know until checked wish list",4 "love this thread good product, superior to other quilting threads i have tried; less snarls,stronger. good shipper; prompt, accurate.",4 "Glue Sticks These are the best glue sticks on the market. I scrapbook and have tried every brand but this one is the best for sticking things together. I got these glue sticks on time and I will do business with this company again.",4 "fantastic Love the product. So easy to use and cut. Extremely warm. Plus I love the idea it is a natural product.",4 "Great for stuffing a knitted ottoman I knitted a large ottoman and I wanted something firm to fill it with. This fit the bill nicely. I rolled it up and folded it and stuffed my ottoman. Very firm with a little give, and nice to know that it's all natural.",4 "Best batting for home machine quilting. I love Warm and Natural for all my machine quilting. It makes a firm quilt sandwich with just enough warmth.",4 "Great item Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to work with. Not bulky like poly. Excellent price compared to fabric stores at home. No prewash required",4 "Met expectations Warm and Natural works better than other 100% cotton battings. I maintains it's shape after pre-shrining and does not fall apart.",4 "quilts great for tie in quilting, great quality product. easy to use and holds up great to washing and heavy use",4 "Love Warm and Natural This is nice batting. It quilts up nicely and does not pill. It is still looking good thru many washings. I use it almost exclusively.",4 "Perfect quilt batting! I use this batting exclusively on all my quilts. It is extremely easy to work with and wonderfully natural. Not too heavy and not too light, just perfect.",4 "Warm & Natural Batting This batting is by far the best I have ever used in my quilting projects. It's easy to handle and sews beautifully. I highly recommend it.",4 "Great batting This stuff is great, I've used it inside several quilts that get use every day and have been washed a few times each. It's thin, sturdy, warm, way heavier and warmer than the thin poly layered crap. I will buy this again.",4 "Needs better description IF you don't want this batting to shrink 3% you MUST pre wash it !I had already pre washed the top and bottom fabrics for my quilt. The top is 100% organic cotton in a woven jacquard design. Heavy ! The bottom is German made double napped 100$ cotton flannel in a loom woven buffalo plaid.Now I have got to put this twin size batting in my kitchen sink (I have a front loading washing machine so I can't just put it in a top loader to soak as instructed) and Lord only knows how much this will weigh when fully wet....and find some way to get the water out without spinning it out.....They suggest laying it between a ""washable blanket"" and pressing the excess water out.....Not gonna happen !IF I had read the package BEFORE I opened it, this would go back and I would just use a poly light weight filling....As it is now, this will sit on my sewing closet shelf until I make a quilt and I do not pre shrink the top and bottom first.So I call this a ""failure to fully disclose"". They need to tell you it will shrink 3% if not washed first !!!",2 "Excellent Warm & Natural Cotton Batting is just as described. The product will work well for batting a quilt. It can be presoaked and handwashed before use if you prefer. I really like the fact that the quilting can be 10 inches apart for larger projects. Will purchase more for future projects.",4 "Warm and Natural Great Product!! I have used this material many times and after having a hard time locating it, found it available through your web-site. Great experience. I would highly recommend this product and your services.",4 "Great batting I LOVE this batting!! I am a beginning quilter, and I was looking for a filling that was not too heavy, but comfortable when I put on the AC. This is a beautiful and soft batting doing the job perfectly. AND, it is exactly the size of a full size which makes my quilting fun that much funner :)Really, I highly suggest this and the price is really good.",4 "Nice Quality All Cotton Batting I am not a quilting expert. My rating of 4 stars is strictly due to the fact that the batting is very thin. Maybe this is normal. What I love about this batting is that it is 100% cotton and gives the quilt an old fashion feel. It was very easy to work with and did not lose it's shape while sewing or after washing the finished item. I will buy this item again and will double the thickness for a colder weather quilt.",3 "Exactly what we wanted Wonderful batting! Not too thick, warm, stays together and stays put. Definitely worth the price and great for all sorts of quilts. I love it!",4 "Just As Promised! This is a wonderful product for quilting. I used it for a memory quilt, and was able to quilt around the pictures. It binds nicely to the fabric, and is easy to sew -- fabric doesn't slip.",4 "Easy to use I've used this batting before and I'm sure I'll use it again. It's easy to cut and easy to sew -- doesn't shift around when I'm sewing or come apart leaving fluff everywhere. It's on the dense side, so not right if you want something really fluffy.",4 "Good Quality~Naturally Warm I am making my first quilt and this was my recommended choice for the batting. Unfortunately I messed up the quilt but it was no fault of the batting but the inexperience of of quilter. I will be ripping stitches for some time to come and the batting is standing up to that also. Would recommend.",4 "Great I love using warm and natural batting for all of my quilting projects. It's thin, but very warm, and has a large quilting allowance.",4 "Pefectly, perfect Cotton Batting I love this batting for several reasons. It is 100% cotton and feels wonderful, and has good weight. It quilts like a dream; none of that strange poofy-stuff going on like nasty polyester batting. This cotton batting washes like a dream and holds up extremely well.With cotton batting like this in the world, I can't imagine using anything else. Besides, why spoil a beautiful quilt and all the work that went into it, by putting garbage in the middle!You and your quilt deserve this batting!",4 "what I was looking for This paper is very lightweight, just like wrapping paper, which is exactly what I was looking for. As far as the ""duo-finish"" goes: meh. I wouldn't really call it a duo finish. Both sides are very nearly the same texture. And although it says it would probably be good for kids' art projects, I personally would look for something a little heavier. I think it would pucker like crazy with any kind of wet media used on it.",4 "Great Stuff I bought this paper to stuff purses that I make, and it works great for that. It's a perfect weight to add bulk while still being shapeable. I've also to make patterns for hats and Halloween costumes.Be careful if you are using it for art projects though. I used the white for wrapping presents and had to use 3 layers to completely obscure the contents. Doesn't seem like it would tolerate paint or glue well.",3 "great product! This is a great product. I use it for so many things. It is strong, but folds well. I would recommend it.",4 "paper back for artwork / framing this product has met the need for cost and quantity for what we need .. framing artwork , backing paintings and framed art , prints etc.",4 "Great Kraft Paper Great Product, Great Price, what can I say!!! Fast Shipping. I would recommend. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I will buy this again.",4 "Thanks thanks so much we used this kraft paper to create walls for our haunted house that ran from Oct.1- 31 we bought 2 rolls and it was plenty easy to repair when torn from the visitors will be ordering again for next year and it arrived fast too...Thank you for helping my Haunted House be a Success Brenda Star Tifton, Ga.",4 "Very nice! Arrived on time and was exactly as I expected! This was the best price I could find for this item on line!",4 "Super-low quality This paper wrinkles badly with the slightest bend, and tears with the gentlest tug. Planning on applying lots of wet tempera paint? Forget it. In order to lower costs, we decided to order this brand from amazon this year for a high school function; we'll definitely be looking elsewhere next year. A nightmare of wasted paper and artwork!",0 "Friend loved it. This was a Christmas gift for a friend. She loved it. Very cute picture and came with everything needed. Thanks",4 "Dog Nap I plan to make this into a small sign to hang on my door handle to my room when I am taking a nap. (Do not disturb!)",4 "AWWWW!!! I am making a Dalmatian baby blanket for my new grandson. This picture will be in the center of the blanket.",4 "Nice cross stitch kit. I greatly enjoy cross stitching and normally stitched a new design every few weeks. My husband gave me this sleeping puppy design as a Christmas gift this year. I started it three weeks ago and it has been a fun project to stitch. The threads came already sorted and attached to a cardboard header with the color codes clearly marked above each grouping of the 6 stranded thread. I decided to make the lower wording small enough to fit on one line of stitching as I felt the bright red lettering overpowered the soft blues and grays of the puppy and blanket. This evening I will be finishing this piece and I'll be hanging it up in my guest room tomorrow.",4 "Never Underestimate the power of a nap This product is beautiful! I love working with Dimensions projects. It is not stamped cross stitch and the thread is pre-sorted so it's faster to work with. It comes with a light blue 14 count aida. Shipping was extremely fast and arrived before the estimated date.",4 "beautifu; my sons airplanes music box had broke and unfortunately was very old so it could not be replaced. so glad i could find this. it made his day to have his airplane back and working",4 "Music Box Movement Product works as advertized. I bought it for a young lady's jewelry box, but don't know yet if it fits.",4 "Warm and natural+Joann's Fabrics As usual, service was exceptional from JoAnn's, and the warm and natural batting was just what I wanted for my quilt.Thank you",4 "Terrible Product - Frustration We bought these to use for my son's dodgeball tourney t-shirts and they were absolutely awful. They wouldn't adhere to the fabric and if they did, they tore when removing the backing. So frustrating when you've spent money and time for a special event only to have them not only not work, but worse, leave your project looking ghetto-homemade.",0 "Fun little musicbox I got this musicbox because i liked the tune... brought back memories. Gave one to my Dad to make a music box of his own.",4 "Well written and structured I have been a polymer clay artisan for many years, and just recently became curious about what I could do with liquid polymer clay. This book was VERY useful in supplying me with information about the many uses of liquid clay. It is easy to read and is structured in a way that you can start at page one and go from there, or simply look up the technique you are most interested in.I was most impressed with the MANY step-by-step photos offered along with the written instructions for the different projects and techniques. Concise and comprehensive. It does a superb job of covering the lessons presented. However, there are a couple of techniques mentioned in the beginning of the book that I would like to have seen explored in more detail (like using a heat gun to quick-set liquid clay).Highly recommended for anyone who is already familiar with regular polymer clay and would like to explore a new direction. Moderately recommended for complete newbies - it does leave a lot of questions unanswered if you are totally unfamiliar with using polymer clay.",4 "Valuable PC Resource Guide If you've never used Liquid PC, get this book and get started! As a PC artist, I found the uses of liquid PC staggering. The world of the PC artist is a very sharing and caring environment. That's one of the reasons I enjoy the craft so much as the artists are all very generous with their techniques and knowledge. The authors of Liquid Polymer Clay are no exception and have a wealth of tips and tricks within the pages of their book. Novice and Advanced artists alike will benefit from the Mitchell sisters' wealth of knowledge. Kudos to you both!",4 "Excellent! I borrowed this book from the library, and had to purchase. The most useful book on liquid polymer clay I've seen to date. VERY detailed instructions and photos for projects, with inspiration for your own. Superb!",4 "Wonderful This book is just wonderful :)I had it only 24 hours but I know it is the best written creative book I have so far.I sculpt with polymer clay and new ideas are always welcome and I truly did find some really good ideas.SUPER!!!",4 "Liquid Clay....what will they come up with next?! This is a really neat technique that I've yet to try. I am constantly adding to my polymer clay book collection and this was the only one I found on the uses of liquid clay. Very good instructions and lots of ideas in here. The liquid clay is something anyone can make themselves in the colors you want.Great used book too. I was very, very pleased.",4 "color your world! Nice color pencils! Caran d'ache its a great brand ideal for young little artists that need to put some color in their comic creations...let them color!!!!!!!",4 "Kolinsky Sable 1 Flat Watercolor Brush I wasn't sure what a #14 brush was as mentioned in the Product Description.So, I went to the FineArtStore Web site & found this item advertised there as a 1"" brush. What I received was a 3/4"".But I am pleased to say they corrected the mistake immediately and with no hassle at all.I am slightly less pleased that the 1"" brush I received was only 15/16"" long. There is no mention in the Product Description about length so I guess I have nothing to complain about. I had expected something closer to 1"" x 1-1/4"" though.",3 "don't pay attention to the picture--read the text The picture of this product is NOT accurate--it is a flat brush, not a round as shown so don't get confused about what you are buying. Brush holds a lot of paint. Bristles tend to separate as paint is discharged, which may be something you want, or not.",3 "Watercolour brushes Absolutely love them! I would encourage the purchase of these brushes to anyone interested in watercolour painting. The price was very affordable.",4 "it really pays to get a nicer one even for a beginner unless you don't mind upgrading after about one year I got this machine a year ago as a beginning sewer. I really loved it and was able to learn and make many things with it. I discovered and confirmed that sewing was going to be my 'thing'. I did not want my husband buying anything too expensive or fancy just in case I ended up not liking to sew.Its a basic model and I don't need all of the fancy extras anyway. But now a year later, as my sewing confidence is growing and I am moving on to try new things, the machine stopped working right. There is some sort of problem with the thread. Its not the tension, I have tried everything. We have oiled and dusted it, changed thread, bobbins and fabric. The manual is terrible and not very helpful. The machine still runs but after a few stitches, the thread either breaks or comes out.It may be a simple problem to fix but not something we can figure out. Since my husband got it for so cheap (and even on sale) he decided to get me a new one instead of paying to have this machine repaired.We got a Husqvarna Emerald for $299. (a basic model) There is no comparison in how it runs its sturdier and even though its a basic model it has many nice extra features and the manual is great.Having said that, there is no way that one year ago I'd have wanted a $300 machine not knowing if I would like sewing or not.The Brother worked great and was easy to learn on, I just think it should have lasted longer than a year. 3 Months ago I probably would have given this 5 stars. Thats how happy I was with it until I started having these frustrating problems. (and an added note...a Husqvarna never needs oiling! How about that?)",1 "So far, so good. I am learning to sew again. This machine is very basic, but not more than I need right now. The instructions that came with the machine are easy to understand. It is very easy to set up and to use.",3 "The machine couldn't even sew a simple straight seam! I just returned my Brother VX-1435 after two days of struggling, trying to get it to work. I've done plenty of sewing on other machines, but thought that since I don't use a lot of fancy features, I might as well get a basic machine. What a mistake!The machine wouldn't even sew a simple, straight-line stitch without skipping a stitch every so often - at least one every few inches, and at least once per seam it just quit sewing stitches at all and left you with two long strings of dangling thread. I tried everything to get it to pick up the bobbin thread - took out the bobbin case (an unnecessarily complicated setup, compared to any other machine I've used), re-threading the top thread, adjusting the tension (there's only one tension knob for both top and bottom) - I even took out the whole bobbin mechanism, following the steps in the manual, to check it. No luck at all.The instruction booklet says to call the company before taking the machine back to the store. I don't see the point, since they spent more time asking for phone, mailing address, e-mail, and fax (fax?) information than they did telling me to do what it said on the troubleshooting sheet. NO help at all, and the woman on the phone sounded like she'd never heard of this problem. I took it back to the store and spent the extra money to buy a machine from another manufacturer.",0 "Awful machine! I bought this machine in January at a B&M store. I didn't do any research because I just wanted a basic machine and had read good reviews for Brother machines. This weekend I finally needed to use it to recover 5 cushions. What should have taken a couple of hours used up a whole weekend causing headaches and much cursing. I had to finish the project so I continued to deal with the bobbin clogging up, thread tangling in the upper mechanism, huge knots on the bottom of my fabric. I finished this morning hand sewing the final two seams. It's too late to take it back; I've learned a lesson here. It's going in the trash with less than 20 hours on it. My hb said to sell it or give it away, how could I do that knowing what a piece of trash it is?",0 "GREAT PAPER-WEIGHT GORGEOUS MACHINE. KEEPS MY PAPERS FROM BLOWING AROUND. GOT THIS MACHINE SINCE IT IS BASIC, FOR A BEGINNER. THERE IS MISSING PARTS AND THE BOX WAS SEALED. CALLED BROTHERS FOR THE PIECES. THEY WOULD BE GLAD TO SELL AND SEND THEM TO ME FOR A SMALL FEE OF $22.00. HUH?????? THE PRESSER FOOT IS MISSING ALONG WITH THE NEEDLES. SO CAN'T REALLY COMMENT ON EASE (OR NOT)OF USE. SO I AM USING IT FOR A PAPER-WEIGHT TILL I TAKE IT BACK. I GOT THIS MACHINE AT A CLEARANCE PRICE SO BROTHERS OF TENNESEE, WHICH IS THEIR HEAD-QUARTERS, STATED THEY DO NOT HONOR DISCOUNTED PRICES. WHATS WITH THAT??? AFTER READING THE REVIEWS HERE, I WOULD NEVER HAVE GOTTEN IT TO START WITH. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME.",0 "Spend your money elsewhere........ I bought this machine on AMAZON in 2008 - I think it was a refurb. It worked fine for awhile but then it consistently started the stitch skipping problem other reviews mentioned. Now it cannot even make a straight seam with out the thread either breaking on getting all wacked out in the bobbin.I have cleaned this machine, adjusted the tension, gave it a new needle etc. After spending 3 hours in frustration trying to hem a pair of jeans, I gave up. I called a local sewing machine repair shop and was told, ""don't waste your money.""I have since bought a used, older Singer.Do not buy this machine unless you enjoy fighting with it!",0 "Don't waste your time and money OMG,bought this machine and planed to finish school projects from home,ended up needing to clean up the bobbin case every 5 minutes because threads keep getting caught for no reason.Don't waste your time and money on this machine...",0 "I liked it until it broke after less than a year of light use I can't get the tension to work and I'm in the middle of sewing gifts for mother's day, great. I liked it ok but, now I'm irritated. Look for a better beginner machine unless the deal is SOOOOOO good you can't refuse it. I bought mine for $40 on sale. In retrospect, it was worth it but, now I need a new machine.",1 "Excellent Machine!!! This machine is great. I bought it reading all bad reviews. I sewed through denum with the right needle installed of course. I made a wedding dress, CORSET, AND SKIRT. DID NOT MISS A STICH. BUY IT AND TRY IT. DONT BE DISCOURAGED FROM THE BAD REVIEWS.",4 "I think the tension knob is purely decorative. I am having much the same issues as the other reviewers. There is something terribly wrong with the thread, and adjusting the machine tension gives no results. Actually, switching out the thread, fabric, bobbin style, adjusting the bobbin and machine tension all produced no results. It either doen't sew very well, or it tangles and breaks the thread. Granted, we only paid $40 for the machine, but it has gotten very light use, and buying a new machine for simple projects is a huge let down. My advice would be to take the money you were going to spend on this machine, save up a little more, and get something reliable (and with better documentation).",0 "not a good investment My sister bought me this sewing machine a yr. ago, it lasted a little over a yr. Mind you, I do not sew, it was used merely for mending and light sewing. It's not a good investment, save your money and buy not good brand. Seriously, this is NOT a good machine.",1 "Good temporary machine, bad long-term!! I am so glad to know I'm not the only one who has wasted hours of frustration with this machine! My mom got it for me on sale 2 or 3 years ago and it was good for a little while. Definitely good with basics but then I started having more and more trouble with the thread randomly breaking off and random wadded up bunches of thread on the backs of my projects. No amount of cleaning, oiling, tension tweaking, re-threading or anything else has helped! It will randomly sew fine and then go crazy again. I can't tell you how many times I've had to stop mid-project because of this sewing machine or had to go to hand-sewing!And I thought I was the one having trouble sewing in straight lines, not the machine! Even though you can get this cheap, it's definitely worth it to save up a little more money and get a machine that will last longer and won't make you want to rip your hair out.",1 "Don't Do It What a mistake it was to purchase this machine. Now that I look at the return instructions I see that I have to pay a 10% restocking fee as well as pay the UPS fee both ways (because it was ""free delivery""). This machine is so primitive that I can't understand why they even bother manufacturing it.",0 "Not an effective wood treatment I was hoping to use this as a wood bleech/restorer but it didn't really seem to be effective in that application.",2 "A chem not to play around with. Acid. Follow directions carefully Used to bleach black iron stains from 45-yr old oak cabinets. Stains caused by moisture and iron component in older cabinet hardware. Works only on stripped and clean, bare wood. Patience and care and it works. Nothing else would remove the stains.Beware,,,not for the careless. Dispose of unused product promptly and per hazardous waste requirements.",3 "oxacylic acid good for bleaching oak & woods of black staining Oxalic acid is unique in that it will remove a certain type of stain formed when iron and moisture come into contact with tannic acid in the wood. Oxalic acid will remove this discoloration without affecting the natural color of the wood.",3 "Gold paint I have not used the paint yet. I was hoping for a Gold leaf paint some what lighter in color. I asked the merchant for a reply to my e-mail about a lighter shade but i guess they are too busy.Other wise I am well satisfied.Rev. Tom Stuart",4 "Showed up Broken I ordered these for my son's science fair project and they arrived snapped in half. Extremely disappointing. If I wanted to spend $20 on smaller pieces I would have done so.",0 "arrived broken in half Bought to use a raw material for a project. The box arrived severely bent. All the balsa strips were broken in half. While these are fragile; the transport did nothing to handle it as crush sensitive; nor did the shipper do anything to protect it.",0 "A Nice green-blue Blend This is a very thin paint perfect for our easel paper. We have LOTS of paintings constantly coming, so I love the size of this. 8 oz is going to last us for a while.",4 "A must have classic I have used Alvin Vinyl board covers for the last 25 years and plan on having them around until I expire. Well made quality product. It transforms any surface into a wonderful place to do one's art. I have had one of these covers for decades; they last! A classic and must have for the artist studio.",4 "Always reliable Have used this product on drafting boards (remember those?) for years. Am trying it out as a cover on a hollow core wood door that I have set up as a computer desk.So far it is working as expected.Eliminates the need for a mouse pad and is smooth for writing on. And it is easier to keep the computer area clean. Great product.",4 "Works well, but the color is off I purchased this hoping to get purple but what I received in use came out a light pink when used on a dark background. It works ok if the background is light but putting it over black you would think it would be darker purple, but that's not how it works out.",2 "Ok I have used this product before and was happy with results. I just didn't like the color as much as I thought I would. That's a personal preference not a critique.",2 "Good Album for Price This is a really good album. I only gave it 4 stars simply because it was just not something spectacular. It is well-made and does the job for a small album.",3 "SewPro Quickstitch Sewing Machine - SP-402 I am a single man and purchased this small sewing machine to do some minor mending. I'm pleased with the results and have used it several times. I doesn't do anything fancy, just straight chain-stitches, but it works good. It's pretty well made for the price and the accompanying instructional DVD and easy-to follow users manual make it easy to get started.",3 "Poorly manufactured. Very plastic, and cheaply put together. I didn't really have high expectations for such an inexpensive sewing machine to begin with, but not one things about it impressed me. The needle seems woobly, bobbin is difficult. I returned mine.",1 "Not a good buy I bought this a couple days ago. On first glance it looked good. So i opened it and then the problems started. The stitch is not good. And not the entire machine is jammed now. I thought i do not know much about machines so i took it to my mom who has been stitching for more than 20 years. She couldn't figure it out. So i have sent amazon a return request. It's been only a week since i bought it!I wouldn't recommend it to anybody.",0 "SewPro - NOT SO! I received this as a gift, I am a novice and wanted to make pillows and curtains and simple things. I didn't expect much, but enough for my goals. Well, I practiced on old shirts and the machine did not always pull up the bobbin thread and forget about using a thicker/stronger thread, the machine can't handle it. As I folded over my ""practice shirt"" to simulate sewing 2 ends shut; it never once pulled the bobbin thread thru and I ended up frustrated and without a sewing machine, because I am sending it back for something better. If you want to mend broken seams, this maybe the machine for you, but if you are looking for anything else, turn another direction.",0 "a disaster I wasn't expecting anything fancy for the price. I did, however, expect the basic functions of a sewing machine. For example, I expected it to be able to stitch a straight line. Unfortunately, every time I tried, it would go a few stitches and then get tangled up horribly. I adjusted the needle tension over and over, but nothing works. Also, the bobbin tension is pre-adjusted at the factory, and you can't change it!",0 "Disappointed Dont buy this product. Bought it for my grand daughter. She was requesting my help constantly! Put a few more $s and buy a real machine. Not worth the effort yuo will put into it.",0 "Junky and hard to use. Cheap! Purchased 2 of these (separately) for grandaughers learning to sew. It is difficult to use and doesn't sew nicely at all. Better off buying an inexpensive REAL sewing machine to learn on. This is clunky and cheaply made and very frustrating. Wish I had returned them. I let them use my full sized machine and they do just fine.",0 "wow i like this machine but..... i dont really use it i mean i tought it wud be easy to sew wit a machine like thiz but itz not so i gae it to my grandmother and she luvs it....",1 "SEWING MACHINE NOT HAPPY WITH THIS AT ALL. IT IS DIFFICULT TO THREAD AND IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK",0 "DONT BUY THIS! My mom bought this for me when I was nine. The directions were hard to follow and it was and the threading instructions were confusing. At first it worked O.K. But now the machine is jammed for good and I'm very unhappy. No matter how good the machine looks, im telling you, you will wind up returning it!!!",0 "Not in the Clear yet.....WAS a 5 star...maybe more like 2 now To be honest, more times than not you get what you pay for; in this instance I felt at first like I got a lot more than what I paid for this little dandy! I'm in Iraq right now, so it stinks not being able to bring my big sewing machine or risk shipping it! So I ordered this one and it's and although it's not dinky and it really worked at first, it even has a test swatch, I can't seem to sew other fabrics on it and I'm just not sure if it's the machine or if I'm doing something wrong?!!",4 "AWESOME!!! GREAT ITEM! It delivered really fast and it works great! Everything was brand spankin' new and had everything included!",4 "Lifesaver! Bought this for creation of 1/4"" double fold bias tape. It was great to realize I no longer needed to scrounge the stores for the right size and color of bias tape, I could custom make it! This product was easy to use, allows some room for human error, and the instructions were simple and clear. Highly recommended!",4 "Very good Another clover bias tape maker... why she needs so many different sizes? And I have to write the reviews?!?! She said this thing is great. She is happy, I am happy.",4 "Balsa sheets worth having, 3/8 x 3 x 36 from Midwest Products Co. They were well packaged and arrived undamaged, the dimensions were exact, and the seller was fast, friendly and efficient. From that practical perspective, this product was perfect. I highly recommend the product and the seller both.Also, I was particularly delighted by the actual wood I got from Midwest Products. I was working on a project where the wood itself is highly visible. They actually sent me a few sheets of birdseye balsa ! True story - my finished project has a beautiful pattern in the wood's grain just like birdseye maple. It's magnificent.I was happy enough to finally find the dimensions of balsa I needed, let alone some with beautiful grain in the wood. Outstanding.",4 "Sheets of balsa wood Well, this isn't a toy, though the review questions refer to it as a toy. My purchase was of sheets of balsa wood. I am completely satisfied. They arrived in good shape, on time, and are what I need for my project.",4 "Georgian Cadmium Yellow Man, I seem to use a lot of yellow, especially for mixes!The large tube is great (economical) and Georgian colors are consistent both in hue and in their oily to dry ratio.I'm a semi-pro I guess when it comes to oil painting, and I would definitely buy this again. (...but it won't be for a while... because I won't need to...)",4 "Works well I like this bias tape maker, it works well and when things get stuck you can ""help"" slide them thru with a pin, unlike my older model. Over all it does the job, I like that this brand color codes so you know the size when you have many.",3 "Very good. My wife got this and she is really satisfied. What else can I say... I have no idea what this thing does... ;-) ok, ok, I am not that dumb... I know what is it for, and it works.",4 "Nope If you're looking for the old fashioned, scrapbook look, look elsewhere.This looks like black duct tape across the corner of your photo.You may like it. We did not.",1 "Super The product is super great, I did sent it to my mother, who is a seamstress in Costa Rica and my sister who does quilting, they are very happy with it.Thank you again!!!!!!!!!",4 "Inexpensive way to make your own bias tape. This is an inexpensive and easy-to-use way to make your own bias tape. It does take some time to cut the bias fabric strips, but making the tape is very simple. I found lifting the iron and pressing the bias tape as it exited the tool in short increments worked better than continuously pulling the fabric through and ironing as I pulled. The continuous pulling seemed to cause the folded edges of the bias tape to be pressed unevenly.",3 "Got the job done The only problem I had was the time it took to get to my house. Other than that it was great and i received a lot of wood.",3 "Basswood strips Product came in a timely manner and in good shape. It was as I anticipated",4 "Easy and Fun This ruler is great and easy to use. I found the best price hear on Amazon. You should buy ABCs of Kaleidoscope book that goes with this for the best ideas of how to use it!",4 "Great ruler! The ruler comes with a little booklet on cardstock with basic advice for using it. I'm a math person, so I find it really easy to use and understand, but I can see how it may be confusing for others. I also bought Marti Mitchell's book that goes with it, which is good and helpful, but it arrived later, and I was impatient. I recommend the book for ideas, but wait until you get it! I just started buying fabric, which ended up being very foolish as I loved a different pattern than I thought I would, which made my purchases unuseable.When it comes down to it, the ruler is great and the book is helpful. Go for it. I will make lots of kaleidoscope quilts in the future, they are fun to cut and make. The book has instructions on how to keep the block flatter where all 8 pieces meet, but I find it a bit confusing, I'm probably not doing it right, and my blocks are still a bit bulky.",4 "Quilting is easy with these This was exactly as i have used in the past. They work great and every quilter should have these in their collection.",4 "Easy to use I am a new quilter and appreciate the help the Perfect Patchwork templates provide. These fit together so nicely. A gift for the beginner.",4 "bought it for a friend my friend asked me to buy this item for her.she says she likes it. and recommends the product.She used it for patchwork.",3 "Great Templates I am using these for a table runner right now and I know I will find many future uses for them.",4 "Good product Nicely packaged, will be very useful. Nice and sturdy, very pleased with this purchase. Will be nice to have when quilt calls for unusal shapes.",4 "Great when you need a smal strip of wood I make picture frames for my wife's artwork and I needed small strips of wood as spacers for float frames. I tried cutting strips on the table saw, but it's too dangerous. These strips are perfect and I only need two strips for a 10"x10" frame, so they are economical too. I looked at the hobby stores, but only found individual strips for sale that would end up costing more and they didn't look as good as these strips.I bought the 1/4x1/4 (20 strips), 3/16x3/16 (36 strips) and 1/8x1/4 (30 strips) all were great - highly recommend.",4 "Great when you need a smal strip of wood I make picture frames for my wife's artwork and I needed small strips of wood as spacers for float frames. I tried cutting strips on the table saw, but it's too dangerous. These strips are perfect and I only need two strips for a 10"x10" frame, so they are economical too. I looked at the hobby stores, but only found individual strips for sale that would end up costing more and they didn't look as good as these strips.I bought the 1/4x1/4 (20 strips), 3/16x3/16 (36 strips) and 1/8x1/4 (30 strips) all were great - highly recommend.",4 "Cute Gift I got this for my sister. They also sell them at Barnes and Noble.",3 "This is a great price for amazing product As soon as I received this sewing machine, I disappointed from the color fade on the body, but when I start using it, it amazed me to see that it can go through the jeanes very easy, it is a strong machine, all the body made from steel, and I love it now.",3 "Terrific I needed an additional sewing machine and found this great reconditioned machine at a nice price.",3 "Poor cutting abilty I bought 3 of these and two can't even cut paper.Not worth the money to return but certainly never to be bought again.",0 "Don't like em I bought these so I could make my own baby shower invitations. I don't care for them. I don't know if you need some special ink, but I have an ink pad and the markers that you can use on stamps and neither work well with it. It kinda bubbles up so the entire stamp doesn't appear on the paper. Money down the drain.",1 "Good stuff The stuff works. Don't use too much. Both surfaces have to be clean. I have used it to install sights on shotguns. The sights stay on.Pete",3 "Loctite Black Max Instant Adhesive I have used this product for years but just now noticed it suggests refrigerator storage. I was so happy to find this product in the small squeeze tubes on Amazon, because my local Ace, TruValue, Lowe's and Home Depot don't carry this product at all and it is very expensive to buy in larger containers. I use it to repair small damaged areas on guitar speaker cabinets (covered in black Tolex) and guitar cases. You don't need much!",4 "Garbage I don't know what to say? I think regular crazy glue works better. I may of purchased a bad mixture but the tube I attempted to use sucks! Very runny stuff with no holding power at all...",0 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "I love these paint pens!!! I can't praise these paint pens enough. They have no odor. They last ""forever"", even with heavy use. The double tips are great. The black, specifically, stays black. I'm continually amazed at the surfaces the paint pens can adhere to.**I haven't tried the white paint pens or metallics yet**",4 "Horse Lovers Purchased this as a gift for a 12 year old. She loves horses and loved it. Her parents liked that it is a craft kit, and something that she had to create. Exactly as described.",4 "today is not your day I absolutely love this! My mom says this all the time so I bought it for her. She thought it was very cute and entertaining and it fit her perfectly. The only thing I would change about this product is the colors.",4 "Perfect for sewing. Very good quality and extremely sharp. Exactly what I needed. The large size is perfect for sewing and cuts through even thick denim, and the smaller size I keep in my desk.",4 "Quality product excellent vendor My wife wanted a couple of pairs of quality scissors that she could use in her sewing. Fiscars seemed good, but these rated better. She loves them. Vendor had good communication and fast shipping.",4 "Great product! This two pack set is a great value for the price. I would recomment it to anyone that needs good sharp sewing scissors.",4 "Useless There is no bobbin, nothing to hold a stitch. It will be going in the garbage as soon as my kids aren't looking.",0 "So disappointed My 6 year old got this for Christmas 6 months ago. I still can't figure out how to make it work right. I am a professional seamstress and I can't work this crappy little plastic thing. How is a child supposed to? I wish we could return it, but the relative who purchased it didn't keep a receipt. I think I'm going to go buy her a real mini machine.",0 "Total junk!!!!! I also thought because it said Singer this product would be good. I have been sewing for over 30 years, and have always used singer machines. What a disappointment!!!! Not to mention a waste of money. Unfortunately we bought it far ahead of my daughter's birthday, and now it's too late to return it.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!",0 "Don't Let the Singer Name Fool You. This Thing is JUNK! This 'sewing machine' has been nothing but disappointment for my daughter and frustration for me.First, the protective casing keeps you from being able to access the needle to thread it. It took about 10 minutes on the threading, even using the needle threader--which broke about 5 minutes into the effort so I had to get another one.Second, once we finally got it threaded, the stitches didn't hold.Third, when the needle breaks, there's no way to replace it.Don't buy this thing unless you want to make a child very sad. And a parent very frustrated.",0 "doesnt work I purchased two of them and never could get either one of them to sew. The needle came out of the first one and while trying to change it something broke. So I had hoped the second one would work better but it didn't. Needless to say she was one disappointed little girl. The concept is great but it is a cheap cheap disposable product.",0 "TERRIBLE PRODUCT! SHAME ON YOU SINGER!!! What a terrible product! Our daughter received this as a Christmas present ffrom her favorite uncle, and was so dissappointed when it wouldn't sew, and then the ""chain stitching"" came right out with only a little tug, so nothing she sewed stayed together! So for sewers out there, the problem is simple---NO BOBBIN! You're just punching holes in fabric. Shame on Singer for lending its name to such a poorly conceived product. It's actually kind of ironic that the manufacturer would risk putting a real needle on it, but then no bobbin to make it really sew. I've asked uncle for a gift receipt so we can return this $30 piece of junk.......",0 "mostly works, but then unravels. Pretend Only. We received this as a gift, so I'm not out any money. However, what effort I put into helping my daughter set up and then sew is wasted when the chain stitch immediately unravels or pulls out of the fabric. It worked the first 3 times we sewed, and that seemed good enough, despite the unraveling. She understood to be careful with the fabric until i could anchor stitch the final thread to prevent unravelling.Now, it doesn't work anymore. The stitches don't seem to be linking properly.The safety is good- there's no chance of caught fingers. it's easy to use and makes a satisfying ""sewing"" sound for little ones, but for other than pretend, it's useless.",1 "Zero Stars Wish I could give this piece of trash zero stars!!! I also wish I would have read reviews before purchasing!!!!! The only good review on here is a total fake!!!!",0 "Terrible Product We were so excited when my daughter opened her sewing machine at Christmas. We read the directions, and expected not much more than a simple straight stitch. What a disappointment. It won't stitch right, even for me. She is extremely patient and very mature for her age, and yet simply trying to thread the needle make ME want to chuck this toy out the window. Singer, I am so sad to say that you made a piece of junk, and I will NO LONGER BUY SINGER products!!",0 "junk toy as everyone else said, this machine does not work. i wish i'd read reviews before i bought it. i just saw it in the store and thought it would be so fun for my daughter to get so sew along side me. PLEASE dont waste your money on this toy.",0 "A constant struggle! This machine is a constant struggle. We bought it for our six year old daughter. We knew she would need some help, but unfortunately it is impossible for her to use this - it is a struggle for adults to use the machine. The stitches are either so loose they pull right out, or so tight that the machine jams. Threading is a five minute ordeal.How disappointing. My daughter was so excited to try sewing - now she thinks of it as just some noisy machine that is too difficult for her to use - too difficult for Daddy and Mommy to use! This one will be returned - I will gladly pay just another $50-$60 for a real sewing machine that my daughter can actually use. When we buy another machine, the two of us can work on re-sewing the dress that has already fallen apart after being sewn together with this disappointing Singer product.",0 "Difficult My grand daughter is 7 and we are finding that she can not do this without an adult with her.",3 "horrid machine, find anything else Wow, so terrible. I have never seen this thing work since we bought it. The presser foot broke off in about 10 minutes. I cannot believe Singer would put there name on this, do they just want the kid to never want to buy it? So glad everyone is being honest and giving such bad reviews.",0 "Complete junk; a ruined Christmas My son (age 6) received this as a Christmas gift and he was so excited to use it. Right out of the box, I spent hours unjamming it, rethreading it, fiddling with the tension to get stitches to be balanced (never achieved that), unjamming it again, rethreading it again, tinkering with the bobbin, retinkering with the bobbin, on and on and on. He would sew on it for 5 minutes and it would jam. I would adjust it, and then the tension would go. He'd sew for 5 minutes and the needle would unthread itself. It finally seemed to be sewing alright, and he was able to sew for maybe 30 minutes and then we noticed the needle was no longer picking up the bobbin thread. I spent 45 minutes or so trying to figure out why it would no longer pick up the bobbin thread. The bobbin was wound exactly as instructed, the bobbin was placed in the case exactly as instructed. Finally, we gave up. My son was really sad, as he had a bunch of half-sewn projects. I was sad too, as I had to tell the person who gave it to us that it broke already. Don't buy this, it's a waste of money.",0 "It was too hard for my granddaughter to thread the needle. I gave this as a gift to my Granddaughter on Christmas Eve. She was not able to tread the needle so I gave it a try. After 10 minutes I still could not thread it. My daughter in-law finally was able to. Once that was done, everything else worked fine.",1 "Wow! No Good! I actually bought this in a store, not on amazon. But when it didn't work, I checked amazon to look at other's experiences - to see if it was just me, or if I got a lemon. Well, now I wish I'd checked the reviews and not wasted my time! The stitches really don't hold at all.The sewing machine was for my 9 year old daughter. I ended up getting her the Michley Lil' Sew & Sew LSS-202, which she loves, is easy to use, and has been working great.",0 "Don't buy this machine and disappoint your child/yourself STAY AWAY from this piece of junk machine. I bought it for my 8 yr old granddaughter for Christmas and she was so happy after she opened it.....her face just lit up......then we tried to use it....it didn't make an actual stitch, the thread pulled out and then it jammed. I was so mad and she was SAD. Took it back to the Joann store where I bought it for $29 and was told unless I could produce the receipt....I could only get 50% back because it was on sale. So I said...give me another machine and hubby and I stood there and said ""NOW YOU OPEN IT AND DEMONSTRATE IT"" cause clerk swore that the past 10 machines ...had no complaints. My other daughter in law said 2 yrs ago we bought one for another granddaughters and it jammed and they just tossed it out and brought out the real machine .......same as I did at home......however, the new one at the store DID NOT WORK EITHER...DID THE SAME THING...didn't sew a single stitch, didn't make a loop catch.....it's crap....then we were thinking of buying the $99 machine (Singer also) and she said ""I wouldn't sell you this machine either...it is junk and wont work you'll have to return it also.........why is Singer allowed to sell these things to the trusting public. SHAME on the stores and SINGER!!!! SHAME SHAME a grandmother in Pennsylvania how do we rate this machine NOT EVEN ONE STAR",0 "Do not waste your money! I bought this for my oldest daughter about 6 years ago and it was terrible. There was no bobbin and you couldn't actually sew anything...just pretend. What a rip off!",0 "Will work with adjustments So my daughter received this sewing machine for her 6th birthday from a friend. Right out of the box it did not work. None of the stitches would ""catch"" underneath to make the chain stitch.I spent some time fully reading the directions and adjusting the tension dial with no luck. I am a technically competent man who knows how to work a sewing machine, so not being able to get this machine to work was very frustrating. I spent way too much time assuming that this machine should just work if I got the tension right!I decided to take the machine apart to get a better idea for how this thing was supposed to work. This is not as difficult of a task as it sounds, for I really only took the under-compartment apart. I first removed the batteries, just to make the job easier and so that I would not stitch myself accidentally. There is one screw on the bottom that is recessed that needs to be removed, and then the entire bottom can be pulled off. Without a bobbin like a regular sewing machine, I figured there had to be something underneath that was not working properly. Bingo! When this unit pushes the needle through the material, it is then supposed to engage a spring loaded hook, which pops up to grab the stitch and holds it for the next time the needle comes down creating the chain effect. My needle was not engaging the body of the spring loaded hook, thus the hook never popped up to grab the next stitch and no chain was made (the directions describe this as a missed stitch and tell you to adjust the tension). The hook assembly is attached with two screws, one acts as a pivot and the other a slide. My hook assembly was pushed all the way to one side on the slide. By loosening the two screws a turn, I rotated the hook assembly on the slide so that the screw was centered in the slot and then tightened everything down. Don't forget to put the flip out storage lid back in place before reattaching the bottom to the unit. After making these adjustment, the machine now works as it should. I think if I spent a bit more time, I could adjust the hook assembly to get the stitches a little tighter, but I am just happy to get the unit working for what was a very sad 6 year old!",1 "Worst Product EVER My son has been wanting to learn to sew, so I figured a nice toy machine would be a great start. I saw this at a store and I got a great deal so I figured it would fit our needs. I don't think I have ever been more disappointed in anything I've bought for the kids. I only gave it 1 star because 0 wasn't an option. The test piece of fabric stuck in the machine and took us some time to get it out. Once we finally did, my son tried to sew a little. That also got stuck and when we finally got it out, the stitch unraveled before our eyes. It says you need to do a finishing stitch with a needle and thread (translation: parents need to do it), but the stitch doesn't even stay in long enough to let you do that. I would not recommend this product at all. Spend a little more and get something that works.",0 "This toy does not work This machine does not work. I will be returning it to find a better ""first"" machine for my daughter. The stitiches do not hold, every instruction was followed to the letter. It is not worth even 4 cents, much less 14 dollars. I would have paid more for something that acutally works. I'll keep looking",0 "waste of money My daughter asked for one thing from Santa this year: a kid's sewing machine. I purchased this machine because:1. it was cheap and small (yes, I understood that this was a TOY and wouldn't sew very well. I just needed it for a 4-year-old to sew paper and scrap fabric with)2. it carried the respectable name SINGER, so I (wrongly) assumed that it would at least work.The machine sewed ONE STITCH before jamming. It's total junk. Do not waste your money.",0 "A Real Dinger for Singer Well, here I am one more dissatisfied customer! You would think someone from Singer would read these and do something about it!! ""It Really Sews!"" I think we could get them on false advertising. What a crock and waste of time and money. Please do yourself and your child a favor, ""DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!!"" The frustration and dissapointment is not worth it. Another Duped Customer.",0 "Not great I got this for my daughter who will be 10 in Feb. She has wanted a sewing machine very badly. This one is made of cheap plastic, and no matter how many times we read the instructions and try to close the end, as soon as we remove it, it unravels. I think I'd spend more money and get something better. As my daughter says ""It's very irriating.""",1 "The machina doesn't work at all. It is a waste of money and a big disappointment. I will be returning it.",0 "not worth it! My daughter was very excited to receive this for Christmas, until she tried to change the thread that came with the machine. It literally would not work anymore. I tried everything. Maybe it's defective.....but from other reviews I read, I think it's just a really bad attempt at a great idea. Too bad....she is very disappointed....",1 "SAVE YOURSELF 15 BUCKS We purchased this for our daughter as a Christmas gift. What a nightmare. First of all, the scissors it came with...well let's just say my teeth cut better. This scissor is so DULL we'd be willing to allow our three year old to handle it. It cuts NOTHING. This sewing machine comes with one tiny square of material, so you have to be sure to have material on hand if you want your child to actually attempt sewing something. It's incredibly difficult and frustrating to thread the needle. The stitches are way too loose and break apart at the slightest touch. There is no bobbin, so there's nothing to hold your stitch together. We wanted to make a simple little pillow for my daughter's dolls...wishful thinking! The minute you attempt to turn your project right-side-out, the stitches come apart and you have NOTHING. My daughter just walked away. We can't believe Singer would be the maker of this 1.99 piece of plastic.",0 "I wish I had a better review I am an avid sewer and have a small business selling my handmade items all sewn with an adult Singer machine. So when my daughter received the child's Singer Chain Stitch machine as a gift for her 5th birthday she truly felt like she could follow in Mommy's footsteps. It brings tears to my eyes when I see how absolutely frustrated and defeated she has become trying to sew on this poorly constructed, poorly functioning plastic machine. It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to thread and often takes in excess of 20 minutes to finally get the thread through the needle that is almost completely blocked by the safety presser foot. Once it is finally threaded, the thread easily slips out. The chain stitch is so loose it barely holds the fabric together and forget trying to turn anything inside out! The project will literally fall apart. All of this has turned what should be a creative bonding experience into a disappointment. I never thought the Singer name would be the name that turned my daughter off on sewing. Singer needs to be alerted to the fact that this product is a blight on the Singer name.",0 "Good, but needs improvement I bought this as a Christmas gift and was a bit disappointed with it. There is only thread from the top so if you even lightly tug the end of the thread on the finished item it pulls right out. Also, the foot partially blocks the needle eye making threading quite complicated.It is also made out of a light weight plastic and just falling off a table can crack it.",2 "Worthless. Don't bother buying. I've owned Singer machines before, so finding this 1/2 off seemed like a nice idea for my 8 year old daughter.NO!!The needle is exceedingly difficult to thread, even with a threader. The design does not allow for the out thread to be placed easily.The ""Thread Tension"" is worthless as it appears to do nothing.And the foot advance is so wonky it won't even lay a straight line.Seriously do not waste your money on this machine.I wish I hadn't.",0 "Complete junk! Do not buy this! Needle is terrible difficult to thread, can't get it to stitch after working with it for an hour. Such a disappointment for my daughter. Follow the old adage, you get what you pay for. Singer should be embarrassed to have their name on this.",0 "Piece of crap My daughter begged and begged for this toy. We'd read the reviews, and hoped that somehow, we'd have better luck. How does one explain to a 4-year-old that she's not getting her favorite thing because it had bad reviews? So we had to see for ourselves.She was so excited to set it up and start making pajamas for her baby doll. The stitches don't stay in long enough for me to tie them securely as instructed. We've tried rethreading the machine to no avail. We will be returning this, but I am not sure what to get for a replacement. I love the idea of a plastic protective cover over the needle to prevent injuries, but if she never uses the machine, that's not a very helpful feature.Explaining the rating:How fun is it? She loves pressing the foot pedal and watching the needle go. Too bad it does nothing but feed the fabric through.How educational is it? Not at all. My idea of an educational toy is one that shows cause and effect. This does not work as promised, and teaches her nothing.How durable is it? Nothing is visibly broken, but it doesn't do anything. More poor design than poor workmanship so far. But I haven't thrown it against the wall yet to see if it'll break under expected usage.How do I rate it? Would be zero stars, but that's not allowed.",0 "Save Your Money I recently purchased this product for my 7 year old daughter. She wanted to learn how to sew and I thought this sewing machine would actually work since it was a Singer product. Well, I wish I would have read the reviews instead of buying on impulse. We tried making a purse and it was a horrible experience. The machine does not work. The only think that works is the pedal. The stitches unravel as soon as she stops sewing. I became frustrated as we tried to stitch the same piece over and over again. The machine is awful! It was a waste of money and it's going back to the store. I am giving the product a one rating because she did understand how to make a simple purse. I will be researching other machines. I will make sure there is a bobbin this time! Save yourself the headache and don't waste your money on this one! I'm avoiding plastic this time.",0 "Great doing business with you! My Grand Daughter loves her new sewing machine kit...I cannot thank you enough for the way you sent the item and the quality of the set...You should have seen her face when she opened it...She and her mother are sewing everything in sight...I am even worried my trousers will beging to show up much too short...Chuckle!!! Thank you Evelyn!",4 "Wish I had read the reviews... Like other people I was hooked in by the price and the fact that it's SINGER, and my young daughter only wanted to do some basic sewing, nothing fancy.We got this for Christmas for our daughter and thought she'd be able to make something small - no such luck.Luckily we had purchased a few other things on her Christmas list. But we're taking this thing back and will gladly double or triple our budget for something that works.",0 "Might be ok for some but not for us My daughter got gift money for Christmas and when we found this she knew this was what she HAD to HAVE. Unfortunately it was a constant problem. She wanted to change the thread color (comes pre-threaded with white) and we found that threading it can be tricky. There is one small area that is easily missed and can cause it to not work. We also realized after buying it, that it does not have a bobbin, so it only provides what is called a chain stitch (I don't personally sew so am not familiar with the different types of stitch). Come to find out, this stitch is not permanent - unless you take it out of the machine and then hand sew through the stitches to keep it permanent. This seems like a tedious extra step and many kids won't want to (let alone have the skill). So we returned it and will be spending a few extra dollars to get one that will better serve her. The machine quality seemed ok in terms of durability. If you don't mind a sewing machine which makes a stitch you have to hand sew to finish, then perhaps this will be ok for you. But it wasn't for us. My daughter is 8 years old and is busy with school etc and wants to be able to sit and quickly sew something based on her pattern.",1 "Lesson should be: ""Research"" No fun to have your child discouraged. The only lesson this provided me was to NEVER add something to my childs wish list that I have NOT researched. Geesh! Who would have thought a childs sewing machine would be so difficult. What is the point REALLY? Singer has the perfect opportunity to prepare for future customers, but NOT like this.This was a gift for my daughter and she was so patient, preparing and reading all the details only for it to come un threaded after the fourth stitch. Have rethreaded and followed ALL trouble-shooting.No fun. Durable, only in the fact that is doesn't do anything so, it will last forever doing NOTHING! Overall, the toy is a gimmick and only provides a educational value of what NOT to spend your money on. What a waste of time.",0 "Sewing without a bobbin...? I feel awful for buying this for my child. He's about to turn six and is always wanting me to sew him clothes and blankets for his stuffed animals. I thought we coudl both use this (him for learning and me when I need a few stitches) and maybe make some crafts together. No dice. Not only was it impossible to thread, but it stitched ONCE before stopping and jamming. Then it wouldn't stitch after that - the plastic piece was off kilter somewhow.I'm on a mission to get a new one. Poor kid...and poor me! I was excited about teaching him a new skill.",0 "Wish I had the receipt.. Please please please do not waste your money on this thing. We purchased it on clearance, thinking it would be great for our 5 year old daughter to sew with while Mommy sews. Yeah, no. It is INCREDIBLY noisy, and doesn't work at all. I am very familiar with sewing machines and machinery in general and this piece of junk is worthless. If you can get it to make a stitch at all it doesn't hold after you take it off of the machine - it instantly falls out. Save your money and see if you can find a 2 stitch sewing machine at a yard sale or something for probably the same amount of money. I ended up just breaking out my old 2-stitch Singer for my daughter to sew on since my she was so disappointed that this piece of ^&%* didn't work.",0 "Does not work--AWFUL design My grandniece wants to sew--bought this with her birthday money. The stiches do not hold--just unsecured loops through the fabric--unravelled instantly. Set-up, especially threading, is extrememly difficult. she even tried exchanging it for another thinking maybe she got a lemon--the 2nd was the same. She was sorely disappointed. And it was a big waste of everyone's time as we all struggled to try to make it work. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!",0 "Do not buy! As everyone else has said, this thing is horrible. My daughter was sooo excited about sewing, but it won't be happening on this thing. If I can't find a kid's machine that works, I'll just teach her on mine. I just get nervous about little fingers and fast moving needles.I had a kid's machine when I was little, but I don't remember the kind. It was red and yellow, I believe and had some 70's flowers. It was purchased in the late 80's at a thrift store, so no clue when it was made, does anyone know what this machine could be? It worked well.",0 "piece of JUNK!!! I, (the Mom) have been sewing for 20+ years and know the ins and outs of sewing machines very well. We've followed the instructions perfectly and this thing simply DOES NOT WORK! It has consumed a huge amount of time and producted an even larger amount of frustration! My 8-year-old would be far better off learning to sew on a basic, possibly used, introductory, REAL sewing machine-- which is preceisely what I intend to purchase after I throw this piece of junk away.",0 "Most Worthless Sewing Machine even for KIDS! Bought this machine for my daughter. Yep, it was cheap, but I thought at least she can start somewhere and it had a needle guard so she wouldn't accidentally get her fingers under the needle. This thing NEVER EVEN SEWED! It would stitch, but the stitches always came out. Not sure how it can sew if there is no bobbin. I went over and over the directions trying to figure out if there was something I was missing, but nope I wasn't ! So it went back and they almost didn't take it back b/c I threw the box out! Definitely save yourself time money and aggravation and DON""T BUY THIS PRODUCT! I'm even upset I have to give it any stars at all on this review.Singer Chain Stitch Sewing Machine SetU",0 "Terrible machine for a child I bought this sewing machine for my granddaughter for Christmas, It is awful. Almost impossible to thread the needle, It took me 15 minutes, my granddaughter couldn't even thread it with her small hands. I have been sewing for 35 years and have had many singer sewing machines. Could not believe singer put their name on this piece of junk. The tension is useless, does not hold stitches and jams every minute. It is very hard to believe that the piece of sample sewing that comes with the machine was actually done on this machine. Such false advertisement. My granddaughter wants nothing to do with this and has discouraged her from want to learn to sew. SINGER PLEASE TAKE THIS MACHINE OFF THE MARKET.....",0 "JUST A TOY I would have liked to know that this sewing machine didn't really work and was simply a toy (a pretty expensive toy at that). We've tried every way possible to do a simple chainlink stitch doll pillow, but the fabric gets bunched up in the machine and the stitches just fall out. I do have my own sewing machine and purchased this because my daughter always wants to sew when I sew so I thought this would be perfect to show her how it works (and let her sew on her own in a limited way). I've followed every trouble shooting tip and nothing has made it work. It's a cute toy, but please do not be misled to think that you will be able to show your child how to sew on it because it does not work and is pretty expensive for just a toy. I would not recommend this.",0 "Works, but barely I got this toy to work, you have to set the needle deep into the fabric to get it to hold the fabrics together. Maybe they improved it after all the complaints the past few years? The stitches it makes are pretty loose and come apart easily if you don't have the tension just right. Don't count on it to make anything too sturdy, it really is only good for a toy for a beginner who just wants the satisfaction of sewing a line or two pieces of fabric together. So far, that's all my daughter wants, so it's okay by me.",1 "Biggest waste of money! What a disappointment. I wish I had read the reviews before I bought it. I would have saved me and my kid the disappointment.I love to sew. My 6 year old daughter loves to watch. So for Christmas, I bought this and a fantastic sewing book in hopes of embarking on a new journey together. Since she is so young, I wasn't entirely comfortable with her sewing on my machine. I wanted something like this as a good intro.This toy does not work well. It comes pre-threaded. Once that thread runs out, you're done. It is VERY difficult to thread this machine. The needle guard requires that you use a threader, but its nearly impossible to get it through. Once you get it going, count to 10 because, chances are, you will be rethreading it again. This machine only holds a tiny spool of thread. I ended up using my ""Sidewinder"" to make tiny spools for this machine. Although, that too was a waste of time, because this thing has been collecting dust because neither me or my kid want to deal with it.It is nice that it runs on batteries - fewer cords for her to potentially tug.Overall, I wouldn't bother. If you want to introduce your kid to sewing, get an inexpensive, no-frills, but solid sewing machine. All it needs to do is sew a straight line. It won't be cute and pink like this one, but it will be less frustrating in the long run.",0 "I'd give it zero stars if I could This is the worst waste of $25 - you'd do better giving it to your child to use to purchase penny candy with. Or flush it, because then you'd at least save yourself the frustration. I didn't buy this toy through Amazon - I wouldn't have, because otherwise I would have read the reviews - but picked it up on spur of the moment at the store. The machine is impossible to thread and that factor alone is more frustrating than you would believe. Add to that the disappointment of a 5 year old being unable to sew and it was one of the worst purchases I've made.",0 "Locking Tip Yes, it is a piece of junk. Yes, the people who brought it to market should be put in jail and made to eat with defective plastic silverware. But if you want the stitch to lock, ignore the instructions and cut the thread short, approx. 1/2"" long, before hand turning the needle ""anti-clockwise"". This will leave the thread on the bottom side of your fabric in a partially locked position. Good luck!",0 "Waste of Money This sewing machine is garbage. Of course the stiches unravel--you only have the one thread. There is no bobbin or bottom thread. The real issue is the machine itself. This is more than impossible to re-thread the needle. Big disappointment for the Singer name. Don't buy this toy!",0 "Junk I too bought the machine since it was simple and ""Singer"" brand. But it's horrible. In theory, to ""lock"" the stitches the instructions say to sew the item, remove the item from the machine leaving extra thread, and then use a needle to sew a few stitches back. Even if I do all of that, the middle stitches come loose. My 7 year old just wanted to make simple crafts but this was a headache. I'll just let her use my real Singer machine - it was FAR easier.",0 "lousy, shameful to call it a sewing machine Wish I had read the reviews before purchasing. Wish I could rate it 0 stars. Like many of you, I mistakenly thought the brand Singer meant I couldn't go wrong. Found it at a craft store and then for an even better price at a discount store. My mother in law, who is an excellent seamstress, could not figure out why this machine did not have a bobbin. The pedal not reaching the floor is another problem. Is it meant to be played with on the floor, and therefore a toy, not an actual machine as claimed?! Battery operated without electric backup makes no sense at all. The worst part is explaining to my daughter who received it from Santa and was so eager to start her first real sewing project. I will return it and not award Singer with another purchase for my 6 year old. Instead I am considering the Easy Stitcher.",0 "anticlockwise You know when the instructions say ""turn the dial ANTICLOCKWISE"" that you are in trouble.* That's not the only typo in the instructions that were obviously proofed by someone with English as a second language* This is the biggest piece of plastic c**p that I've ever seen in my life. Hopefully they can recycle all of the ones that are returned* The instructions have a whole section telling you what to do when the tension adjuster falls apart (really!)* The stitches don't hold. It simply doesn't workI have NEVER been so disappointed in a product in my entire life.Nice job, Singer... get a whole bunch of little kids amped to do something creative and then make it so extremely frustrating that they'll never want to sew again. Just to save a buck. How much did you spend on marketing? Half that and put it into actual product development and you might have something that doesn't end up in the landfill before it's even used.I had faith in the Singer name, but now I'll never buy anything from you again.",0 "Absolute garbage This was a deeply disappointing experience for my daughter (and for me). Whoever at Singer approved putting that respectable name on this piece of junk ought to be fired. As others have said, even the pre-sewn stitches on the piece of fabric pulled out instantly, and it was not possible to produce any stitches that held. Do not waste your time or money on this pitiful piece of garbage.",0 "Fixing the faulty machine This machine will not hook the thread underneath. There is a fix which I successfully performed on my neice's machine. There is nothing worse than an enthusiastic little girl who gives up on sewing because of dashed expectations over which they have no control. In order to fix the problem, you will need a small phillips head screwdriver and a razor blade or an exacto knife. Carefully unscrew the seven screws holding the machine together, there is one under the handle, and lay the machine in half. The handle and the foot plate will most likely fall off, so watch carefully how things are going together. Once the machine is open, take the foot plate out of the machine and turn it over. You will see the hook mechanism which is held on by two screws. You will notice that one of the screws is in a slot instead of a hole. This is where the adjustment takes place. The screw is more to one end of the slot than the other. You can see the ring left by the head of the screw on the slot once you unscrew it and take the screw out. You need to extend the slot slightly more in that direction, to be able to adjust the hook closer to the needle when it descends. Use the razor blade to carefully slice a bit of plastic off the end of the slot, about 1/16 inch. Reassemble, adjusting all the way to the end. Carefully put the machine back together. Make sure the handle is in its stowed position, the crossed wires are under their tape and the power wire is laying in its exit hole. You may need to turn the machine upside down slightly as you are settling it back together in order to keep the foot plate in place. Tighten all the screws down and rethread the needle. This is another misunderstanding. The needle can only be threaded one way. Lower the presser foot and raise the needle to its highest position. You will easily see the hole through the slot in the side of the safety cover. Thread from left to right. Once the thread is through, you will notice that the thread is through the right hand slot of the safety cover and cannot easily be brought between the toes of the foot and underneath to the back. So,raise the foot and lower the needle until the eye of the needle is visible beneath the foot. Use your needle threader to grab the loop on the right side of the eye and pull the thread down out of the safety cover, between the toes and underneath the foot, drawing it to the back. Now try your stitching again. Any questions, feel free to e-mail me at bridgetherr@gmail.com. Good luck.",0 "Very cute for a young girl Picked up this sewing machine for my 7 year old daughter who loves to make things and draw/design clothes. She was thrilled. Hadn't read the reviews until now, but I'm glad I didn't because it would have probably prevented me from buying it. True, threading the needle isn't the easiest thing in the world, but it certainly isn't impossible, like some of these reviews imply. Is threading ANY needle ever easy?This little sewing machine is a good tool for teaching a little kid patience and also how to sew on a sewing machine. The stitches DO hold, as long as you are careful when you finish a piece and you pull the stitch through to the backside and complete it as they show in the instructions.",3 "child's singer sewing machine Singer Chain Stitch Sewing Machine SetThis sewing machine sewed maybe 5 stitches before stopping, I put in new batteries and it sewed two stitches then never again. I bought it for my daughter for xmas and it was as much a disappointment as it was a waste of hard earned money. She's now trying to learn on my wife's machine instead.",0 "Great in Theory.... Leaves You Weary Thank goodness I purchased this product on clearance! It's a terrible first sewing machine for anxious little ones who just want to sew like a grown up!All of the past posts have said it all! I can't tell you how horrible the disappointment was for my little girl. The worst part was that she thought that the fault was hers when it was this horrendous pretense of a Singer sewing machine!After an hour of frustration, I told my little one that we would be shopping for something else to teach her sewing on. As for this one, I told her we could yank the thread and she could ""pretend"" to sew on it. The action, noise, and semblance of the real deal will appeal to her imaginary play!Please don't bother with this sewing machine!p.s. Shame on you, Singer.... for allowing this awful toy have your name on it! You are souring the sewing experience for the seamstresses of tomorrow!",0 "What a piece of junk! This ""sewing machine"" is a total waste of money. We received one as a gift for my 6 year old daughter. It never worked, not a single stitch. It is poorly made and hard to use. I would pay twice what it cost to get one that worked better. Now I have a disappointed kid with no sewing machine at all....",0 "Doesn't even deserve a single star Just dreadful. If you want to make you and your child cry, this is a good purchase. Nothing works properly. It is almost impossible to get the plastic protector back around without moving the thread. Stitches don't hold. Couldn't even work through the piece of fabric that was included. It was so frustrating for something that was supposed to be fun for me and my son.",0 "worst product ever I bought 2 of these specifically because they make the chain stitch. Even though it was a child's machine, I thought it might chain 2 pieces of fabric together somewhat decent. It would stitch about 6 inches, then bind up. It was a complete waste of money, and not even worth returning because of shipping and restocking fees. I hate to even give it 1 star, I would give it a negative if I could.",0 "Just Terrible This product, as stated in the title, is terrible. I had never used a sewing machine before so I figured a child's one would work even for a beginner. Terrible idea. The stitching has always ended up too loose and comes apart altogether. I would not recommend this to anyone; it is a waste of money.",0 "JUNK I agree 100% with the other reviews. This is a piece of junk and Singer needs to know this. Total waste of TIME and money. We are VERY DISAPPOINTED.",0 "Zero stars, if possible Completely useless. Stitches come out immediately. Very loud. Cord is not long enough to reach anything. Comes with the smallest piece of fabric possible.",0 "Description states a larger size Watch out! The product description says 6 x 0.4 x 9.4 inches. They arrived and are actually 6"" x 6"". I could have purchased the product for less if I wanted the smaller size.",0 "Not what I expected I thought this project was a counted cross stitch as described but it was stamped. I think the Bunny sampler is adorable so I'll just buy some 14 count aida and finish it as a counted cross stitch. I was very pleased with the timely manner in which it was delivered.",3 "not as described This item was not as listed. Says it was stamped cross stitch and is a counted cross stitch design.It was bought for my mother that cannot do the counted anymore.",2 "Very Strong The name should say it all. This is the best. My 2 year old pup had outgrown her washable diaper. I just sewed by adding a piece of Velco to each velco closure making it fit not so tight. She is now ready for her next season. The product arrived very fast. I also have plenty to do other projects. Thanks",4 "good quality If you know how to use sew-on tape, this works just as expected. It's strong and sturdy. You can cut it just the length you need. It's great stuff.",4 "Quality and Price were right I am not a scrapbooker. I purchased this book to hold 12x12 inch art prints that I wanted to display. It works extremely well for that purpose given it's default dimensions. The quality of the album is very good and better than I expected. Each of the sheets has thick gauge plastic with double-sided inserts to hold whatever you put inside (art prints in my application). The exterior is very nice, and would be suitable for a custom photo album for a wedding or other event. This album was much cheaper than those available at local arts/crafts stores. Honestly, it seems the popularity of scrapbooking as a hobby has caused exaggerated pricing to become rampant from the $30+ priced albums I found locally. Thankfully, this one is much cheaper and ships free. Recommended for display art prints. I can't speak for it's usefulness for scrapbookers since I bought it for a different purpose.",3 "Excellent scrapbooking album I purchased this with the intention of using it as a scrapbook album to give as a gift. The pages included are of good quality, and the snap binding makes it very easy to add new pages in. The quality of the album is also top-notch and I would recommend getting this for any of your album needs.",4 "WORKED PERFECTLY Never made a scrap book before. This made it so easy. All of the scrapboooking paper comes in 12x12 and the white paper that comes with the 10 included sheets is good quality. Loved this book and so did my Mother-in-law.",4 "scrapbook album I assume that I would enjoy this album except that I ordered it by mistake thinking it was 3 ring.",4 "Nice quality scrapbook I bought this to make a 30th birthday scrapbook for my husband, and he absolutely loved it. I ordered the black book so it was a little more ""manly"" for him. The fabric is nice quality and the clear pages are held securely inside.",4 "Great but for the price! This album is great for what you're paying for it. It looks nice, seems sturdy, and was quite easy to use....getting the pages in and out of the sleeves. I used it just for photos, and gave it as a gift, and they loved it. For my purposes, i would definitely recommend it. good luck.",4 "Scrap book Good size, convenient to use. Will need tape or other means to keep items in place. Would like to have a few more pages with the basic booklet.",3 "Wonderful Could not be happier with the quality and pricing....Snapload Scrapbooks are a blessing in an otherwise difficult world of expensive choices that do not prove worthy",4 "Wedding album This is being used a my engagement up to the wedding album. My job his job the engagement party and so on.",4 "Very Satisfied with this Seller The cuff links were exactly as described. They are unique and made for a classy gift for my airplane flying hubby. I recommend this seller.",4 "mantra beads These beads are wonderful made of the best sandal wood and easy on the hands.. I rate these as first class among mantra beads good price and the shipment was fast too.",4 "Saragae. I love this product. It smelled like sandalwood, which smells great. I loved the speedy shipping too.",4 "Mantra Beads I received the wrong color and the red ""laces"" were very shortand messed up. I was very unhappy with this order",0 "designed for paper These markers claim to be for paper. Bad review was someone who used on chalkboard. Word ""chalk"" is used to describe chalk effect it gives. It's not really chalk ;)",3 "It is not what I expected I bought this product to write on a black board on my store. But it did not work, the colors are not brights and is impossible to read the message written on the black board. Very dissapointed!",0 "Color didn't match Bought this marker because another brand was no longer available, it didn't match at all and the marker wore out really quickly.",1 "NOT USABLE The one I received did not contain an inner circle so you can't actually use it for anything. In theory, it might be nice, but I'll just have to throw away the one I received since draping the fabric across a single hoop really does no good. If there is a separate piece you're supposed to order for the inner circle, they should have made that clear because I was under the impression I could actually USE this as an embroidery hoop after purchasing it.",0 "Not pointless These scissors are great for getting into delicate places that need precision cutting of small threads. Cannot be used on anything thicker than thread. They are decorative as well.",4 "* BE SHARP ABOUT YOUR SCISSORS' CHOICES * This review is a 'paean' of praise for GINGHER's Lion's Tail embroidery scissors, the 3 1/2"" model. with leather sheath & gold-plated handles. Which came first, the reputation /OR/ an avalanche of letters from women thrilled to own a perfect tool? All Gingher shears & scissors have an impeccable reputation and for this reason, the Gingher name ""stands on its own.""Of all the small models made by Gingher, this is the one I find most useful. Incidentally, when you present them as bridal gifts, they demonstrate your own good taste! Among artists and hobbyists they are prized for paper cutting of intricate designs. Reviewer mcHAIKU suggests you go to your quilting friends if you actually need more convincing.",4 "For the price alone! I bought these on a whim...needed some new scissors for my detail work, and I had never paid attention to the brand, just price. These are fantastic scissors, very sharp and pointed, long thin blades for working around small areas or stiches, and come with a leather protector. When I was at the local chain fabric store, I noticed these scissors were going for TWICE the price of Amazon. I felt like I purchased an even better deal than I initially thought!",4 "Gold-Handled Tail Everyone should own a pair of these scissors; they are beautiful to look at, in addition to the very nice leather case to protect the ends. I would recomend these scissors to even those that do occassional home repairs to clothing or linen items.",4 "Perfect for small places! I bought these scissors to reach under the embroidery machine. They are great. I keep them in their leather holster!",4 "Gingher = Indispensable When I lost my Gingher embroidery scissors, I felt my world cave in. Once you own a pair of these scissors, any other pair will not do.They are sharp and very precise. Unlike my cheap replacements I bought, these would easily clip any thread - no more mangled embroidery floss, and no more repeated clippings. Nothing is more frustrating than using a pair of embroidery scissors that refuses to cleanly cut!I also enjoy using these scissors to trim any loose, long threads from pieces sewn on the sewing machine.If you do any needlework, these scissors are a must. I personally love to hand embroider, and these scissors make the experience so much more enjoyable. Sharp, lightweight, and attractive - and at a fraction of the retail price on Amazon. The size is perfect, which makes for easy portability and storage in my embroidery box, when taking my projects with me.Until you have used a pair of Gingher scissors, my ramblings will continue to sound insane. ;) Buy a pair and see for yourself!",4 "Sharp and Classy I love these little scissors! They are so sharp and good-looking. Gingher can't be beat for crafting scissors. A must for any needlework!",4 "Awesome These scissors are awesome. Small enough to get those tiny little threads. Would definitely recommend these!Great to use for embroidering. needlepoint, paper cutting, etc.",4 "Gingher 3 1/2 inch scissors Gingher scissors have consistently been reliably razor-sharp, and these small scissors are no exception. The compact size is perfect for keeping near my sewing machine for snipping threads. Excellent value for the price!",4 "Disappointed in these gingher scissors I am disappointed in these gingher embroidery scissors. I have another pair of gingher embroidery scissors that I purchased MANY years ago that are still excellent. The ones I just purchased are much too stiff, and we were unable to loosen them. In addition, they started squeaking. We oiled them; the squeaking stopped but then returned",1 "kinda boring the largest size was still pretty tiny. i didn't end up using them for what i had planned, or at all actually. there are so many beautiful papers to use, i ended up ordering a different kind. unfortunatly i had already opened the package, so i didn''t try to send them back",2 "Origami Paper My grandson loves to do Origami and likes all different colors and sizes. It was easy to get through amazon.",3 "Best air hose accessory I have found yet Cannot believe that I went so long without these. Airbrushing for 40 years and just discovered these. Outstanding accessory. allows instant connecting, disconnecting and switching of airbrushes on the hose with no unscrewing and no need to shut the air pressure off. Simple and it works great.",4 "A must for a badger Airbrush user As a airbrush user in Warhammer 40k wargaming modeling. The quick release is a must. The ability to change quickly between multiple airbrushes without having to unscrew the air hose is a big time saver. The quick disconnect plug easily attaches to the airbrush then pops into the female section and you are ready to spray.",4 "51-038 QD Plug The QD plug was attached to the air brush as soon as it arrived and worked as better than expected. The delivery was right away and will be making additional purchases from the vendor soon. Thank you very much.",4 "love this makes switching brushes so much easier by just attaching one of these to each item needing air.Recommend highly. The end!",4 "needed this in a hurry I needded this brush and some paint in a hurry . Our professor was late telling us what we needed..got the paint brush really quick but had to order paint elsewhere because of the delivery tiime it took to get the paint...otherwise quite satisfied.",4 "Useless I have used Avery Clear Full Sheet Sticker 18665 with no problems. This product jammed my printer every time. I cannot print anything on it. It is a useless waste of money. As stated by other customers neither is really a clear sticker. This wasn't an issue for me. What use is a blank sticker that you cannot use in a printer?",0 "Worked well! I am a home-school mom and director of a large group of students in Classical studies, and we used these sticker sheets to mark our geography locations last year. Though cutting them apart and getting them off the sheet once cut required some adult assistance, they worked really well for us. We ended the year with beautiful, clearly-marked maps.",3 "Avery Sticker Project Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Clear, Pack of 10 (04383) These were for my husband. He is so nifty and crafty he can make anything. He loves Avery products and to have these nice clear ones was fantastic on his projects. These can be used for so many different projects. Avery has always been a favored trade name in our household.",4 "These are horrible. These labels look horrible on anything but white paper. If you print a label and put it on a darker background, they look so dark that they aren't usable. The problem is they are translucent so they only work on white paper. What's the point of the clear label paper then? What a waste of money.",0 "Not clear enough ... I don't know why avery would think these stickers are *clear* ... they're not very useful for anything that they would be intended for. The adhesive sheets are more of a transparent gray than clear. So there's an ugly gray outline around any design I print out and apply to surfaces.The adhesive is not very strong, and once they are printed on, the designs smudge very easily. This is the first, and hopefully last avery product that will leave me feeling so dissatisfied.",0 "Excellent The quality of the image was good when printing. It went through the printer without a problem. Will purchase this product again.",4 "Avery Sticker Project Paper - Excellent for crafts. I ordered this to help organize my kitchen cabinets. Labeled contained jars to get rid of boxes in my cabinets. People love looking in my cabinets to see how organized I am. They look great!",4 "Super I got exactly what I needed and asked for and at the right price and in a timely fashion. perfect!",4 "smears everywhere Be careful with these, because the ink will NOT stay on! It smears very easily, and is definitely NOT waterproof! It washes off right away. I even tried coating it with water-resistant spray, and it still didn't work. Such a disappointment.",0 "NOT CLEAR I guess I should have paid more attention to the reviews, but this product is not clear at all. I really needed clear sticker paper, but this was not it. Keep looking.",0 "Not so clear I am very disappointed in this product, it says clear but its has come opacity, so if you were to apply it over anything but white it will show.... false advertisement.",0 "Bad product title They say it's clear paper but it's more like a frosted clear paper, so when you put it on something you either have to cut right along what you printed or if you do something that you wanted on a clear sheet it looks frosted and doesn't really look good at all.Shame they say it goes on clear when it doesn't.",0 "Smearing problem Ok, yeah it isn't as clear as you would think. But I feel the bigger problem it smears by the touch of a finger. I waited the next day for it to be dry; still smears! I am trying to figure out a way to seal it from smearing by mode podge or acrylic clear spray paint might help.",1 "Perfect for what I needed I found these at Walmart and decided to try them for a scrapbook project I was working on. They worked great! While they aren't really clear, the matt finish made my stickers look like stamps rather than stickers on my project. The only thing I don't like is that printing on the paper more than once was difficult. I will be getting more though!",3 "Not truly a ""clear"" sticker sheet I was disappointed to find that this sticker sheet is not truly clear. It has a mat finish that is like looking through frosted glass.Also, the backing paper that is on the back of this product, causes lines to remain on your sheet once you've printed. When you apply the sticker to your item, you can still see the lines on the product you've applied it to, even after smoothing it out as best you can.If you are using this product for printing photos on, you definitely want a crystal clear sticker sheet. I eventually found one that offered a truly clear sheet. Try going to: [...]. Item# CLPL26-1-1R is an 8 1/2"" x 11"" page crystal clear sticker sheet.",1 "NOT CLEAR These are not clear. Not even close. They are opaque (and even closer to white) and not advertised as such. To me they were completely useless. Buyer beware.",0 "Nearly invisible lines when attached I use these stickers with a color HP All-in-One DeskJet 2110, which is a very cheap printer. I bought the stickers for making my own logo mugs. I wanted something that would look good and not easily peel off. These stickers work well for that.The colors look great on these stickers. The labels are definitely transparent so in order to use them on dark colored mugs, I did a search for Avery templates. What I found was a black background template on the Avery website. I used that for all of my dark mugs and the images look great. There is no bleed through because the colored ink is ON TOP OF the black background (and no, I don't know how this works, but it does). I didn't see any other colored backgrounds, but I'm betting these templates can be made by making an entire Word doc background that color and then pasting your image on top of it. That's just a theory, though, since I'm not sure how the black Avery background was created.Another thing I like is how the edges of the stickers nearly disappear on my mugs. You almost can't see where the edges are. And that makes them harder to remove. I would not, however, trust these stickers in a dishwasher or even with hard hand washing. In other words, I plan to be careful with them as far as moisture is concerned.My logos have gold, blue, gray, purple, and even white in them. If I have a complaint, it's that the ink runs until you let it set for a while on this particular paper. The Epson sticker paper seems to dry much faster or maybe not run at all. Just don't touch the ink right away and it should be fine.But I am very pleased with these stickers over all.",3 "not sticky I ordered this product because it was advertised as clear sticker sheets and they were going to be used on baby shower invitations. These sheets are anything but sticky! After 1 day of being put onto cardstock the stickers are coming off the paper! Such a disappointment and waste of money!",0 "Not very transparent, not very durable. I guess it's as good as you'll get for inkjet clear paper, but it's still not good enough.The paper has a rough surface to get the ink to stick, which means the transparent part doesn't look very transparent.Also inkjet ink will smear off it even by touching with oily fingers.The only way to get high quality clear sticker sheets is to print laser onto Papilio sticker paper. I don't think anyone on amazon sells it though.",1 "Definitely NOT clear I bought this to put on a glass hurricane vase for a memorial candle. It was NOT clear at all, but more like a fuzzy, hazy translucent white. I put the sticker on the candle itself (being white), and it loooks great. My biggest problem is (and the reason I only gave 2 stars)that it is stated as clear, and it is most certainly not. Other than that, it does do it's assigned purpose, but I would only use this on white items so it blends without being obvious.",1 "avery sticker paper clear great item if you are putting them on a light colored object. Bad for dark colored objects.",3 "Good, but not clear. These stickers are definitely not clear. They have a slight frost to them. They worked fine for my purposes (I was putting them on something white) but if you're looking for something clear for a dark surface, this really isn't it. Four stars because they worked great for me but they really aren't clear.",3 "not clear but frosty I was really disappointed to see these have a matte finish and look like they have a grey background when used. I was assuming they were CLEAR not like frosted glass. I was going to use them on glass jars as labels, but they look like frosted glass and look terrible. So don't buy them if you wanted really clear sticker paper.",0 "Okay, but not for dark colored objects This is a good product, though it was not what I wanted. I was hoping to print out some stickers to decorate my new video camera which is a dark-ish shade of blue. The pictures came out crystal clear, which was very nice - I use:Kodak ESP 5250 All-in-One Printer- though I did have to sit and wait for them to dry or else risk smearing the ink. Then, after I cut them out and removed the backing, I was disappointed to find that they hardly showed up when I put them on my camera. With the white backing still on them, the pictures were great, but then, once removed and put on a dark surface, it was hard to even make out what it was supposed to be.This would be great for a white background, like a wall, but anything with any color to it, you'll be lucky to see what the original picture was supposed to be. I have ordered:Avery Sticker Project Paper, White, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pack of 15 (03383)instead because I think it'll fit my needs better. So if you're like me and wanted to decorate something colorful, go with the white paper instead of clear. You'll be much happier.",2 "Good but not durable I bought this pen set to draw some manga style drawings. They are actually very good solid colors and even made my usually not good good stuff look aceptable. but they have 1 little tiny critical flaw.THESE RUN OUT OF INK SERIOUSLY FAST. I drew about 16 manga pages on grayscale and burned through 5 markers. 2 light grey and 3 black black (the S the B and the M ones). And I wasn't filling backgrounds...For the cost these markers are really impractical for applied use.But for a gift to someone who is starting drawing comic and manga type of stuff they are perfect beacuse the colors actually look ike the watercolors you see in those type of drawings. But is more recommendable to buy the smaller packs since these cost a fortune.",2 "My New Favorite Art Medium I have absolutely fallen in love with these brush pens. I have made several dozen drawings with them over the last few months and have enjoyed how precise the tip is and also how nicely the ink flows. I have yet to experience a pen running low on ink, so that has not been an issue at all. Even though there are 48 different pens I still would have liked to see several more colors. There isn't really a TRUE red in the pack, and that's one of my favorite colors to use in my drawings. However, I have to admit that if my only complaint about a product is that I wish there was more of it...then it's a pretty darn good product! I've been more than satisfied with these awesome pens.",4 "Awesome I love my new colors and you can store them in their box the whole time so you won't lose any of them. The only thing that bothering me that within these 48 colors there isn't a red one. Also there isn't any color suitable for human body.",4 "Faber Castell Pitt Brush's Faber Castell is an AMAZING brand of Pitt Brushes and come in very handy when I make my manga. Some if the flaws are that there are bored and they run out too fast and I can't keep buying them over and over. It works at a great price though and I simply LOVE them!",3 "I LOVE THESE !!!!!! I am in love with these markers ,wonderful colors ,very vibrant,and shading with these markers is a breeze .I highly recommend them ,and it's a great price ,they also last . you will not regret buying these the only bad part is when i ordered them they were more expensive now they are cheaper .DARN!!but overall a great marker ,shipping was really fast too .",4 "Great This looks great, I purchased it for a gift so I haven't used it. I was surprised at the size. I thought it would be much larger from the picture.",4 "Pitt Pen review Love love love these ---- one of my better purchases. Useful for all sorts of journal work and the colours of course are an awesome range.",4 "Trash compass DO NOT BUY FOR ANY REASON!!! This miserable excuse for a product is made from thin, soft plastic and therefore bends when tracing, making it ineffective as a compass. Also, there is a soft plastic point instead of a proper needle, so of course it slips significantly and dulls quickly when tracing,additionally increasing the uselessness of this product. Buying this would only be a waste of money and time, a small child doesn't even deserve something so shoddily made. There is no reason at all to buy this. Spend a little more on a proper metal compass and don't waste your money.",0 "Great investment I love this tool kit, as soon as I received it, I started to use the eyelet setter on some of my layouts and it was soo easy. Im so happy with this deluxe tool kit, it brings EVERYTHING you need for scrapbooking. I use to scrapbook when I was younger and now Im in it again and I love the new things I can do. I recently went on to buy some eyelets just to use my tool kit. It brings so much more things than what the description says, a total of 25 items. You will not regret purchasing this item. Joan's store is great and Ive ordered many things fron there. Have fun with your kit!",4 "Does the job fine! I've used this washable marker for many years, but just recently bought it on Amazon. I use it to easily blank out things as I complete a ""to-do"" list or review / proofread text on paper, and occasionally to create a bold-looking sign. I also use it to blank-out private info (SSN, phone #, etc.) so I can recycle mail without needing to shred it. I like the washable feature because I need not be as careful when using it. I'd recommend it. I just wish I could still buy the same exact marker with RED ink, but they've quit making it.",4 "Handy Dandy Markers I teach figure skating and use these markers for a variety of reasons ...To draw starting spots for beginner skaters ie. stars, happy facesAlso lines or circles for the skaters to follow - these markers can showtracings on the ice for corrections when explaining spins & jumps, etc.They have many uses!These markers are great - they are thick so the lines show upAnd when the ice is cleaned / resurfaced the markings come off!GR8 Product = hard to find in the local store!",4 "Colors much darker than what is shown The photo shows mostly pastel colors. What I received had much deeper colors similar toPacon Rainbow Bags, 6"" x 3 5/8"" x 11"", Pack Of 28. The darker colored bags were selling much cheaper at the time I made my purchase. I choose to spend a few dollars more for the lighter colored bags. So I felt a bit cheated when I received my order.",2 "Very pretty and useful but has a few cons... Looks pretty and does hold a lot of earrings and jewelry. A few probs though.1st as I think someone else mentioned it hard to hang them especially on the middle rungs even worse if your doing studs and have to put backs on them.2nd if you hang a lot of dangly ones and studs...ughhhhh space them out I guess because it tips if you have too many hoops or dangles on one side.3rd I had a grape leaf broke off upon arrival I had over two hundred pairs of earring though and ordered two and I needed the holder more than I needed the trouble of getting a new one with a leaf in tact. Lol overall its pretty and it will do. If you have a lot like I do your hand will seriously cramp up. Go with plastic wall organizer in stead. Just easier to organize and remove.",3 "Pewter jewelry holder The jewelry holder is quite attractive and holds many earrings. It's a little difficult getting the earrings off the holder if they have a backing but all in all I quite like it.",3 "Does a good job cleaning silver or silver plate... Magic Green Cleaner SolutionI've used this stuff several times with a Kendal Pro Ultrasonic Cleaner to clean the small parts of my silver-plated trumpets. One quart of Magic Green makes about 32 gallons of cleaning solution.First, fill the Ultrasonic Cleaner tank with hot water or distilled water and put the items to clean in the tank. Then, pour some Magic Green powder in a measuring container, add water, and stir to dissolve the powder. Then, pour it into the tank.My most recent experience was in cleaning parts of a trumpet that hadn't been touched for 10 years. The two trumpet water keys (used to extract moisture from the trumpet tubing) were completely stuck, but after 4.5 minutes in the ultrasonic cleaner with Magic Green, they moved freely. All of the other parts were much cleaner than I could have possibly done by hand.It isn't just that this product cleans sliver or gold items, it's that it cleans nooks and crannies (and the insides of things) that would be very difficult to do by hand. If a part was really grimy, you might have to rub off the soft goo with a cotton rag or paper towel. Sometimes, you have to run items through the ultra-sonic cleaner a 2nd time.If silver is tarnished, this will remove about half of it, and only slightly more if you run it through the ultra-sonic twice. You'll still have to use silver polish to finish the job.Good stuff!",4 "Magic green ultrasonic cleaner Works well best stuff I have tried. Cleans a handgun in just a few minutes rinses off easily too recommend",4 "Not as I thought The alphabets and tag art are not stickers, just images printed on the paper that you have to cut and glue it, and the colors are a little faded. It has a lot of different options like first hair cut and other birth marks, but it would be a lot better if they were stickers.",2 "great scrapbooking help! I love this Paper pad. I am doing an 8 x8 heritage album, and it is so useful and cute for the my black/white and sepia toned photos. It has the great background papers in coordinating colors, plus a few sheets that have little cutout tags, borders, and printed words that go so nicely with the papers. I only need to add a few extra embellishments, like brads, fibers, etc. Makes vintage or heritage scrapbooking fun and easy!",4 "Craftsman Quality The bench clamp is built of strong, thick sectioned, ""cast iron."" The wooden ""pin"" is an easily replaceable item which may be readily modified to each individual's preference. This anvil is of the same high quality that I found when I bought my first one in 1965. I gave that away a few years ago when I thought that I would not need it! In ""real money"" terms this one cost less than did the one back then. Extremely good value for the price!! This is no cheap ""clip on!""PS. It requires that the bench top be of less than ~1""/30mm or ~30mm thickness. I quickly chiseled a notch a quarter inch/7mm deep and about /19mm inch wide two inches back into the bottom of my 1""/38mm shop work bench to allow the clamp screw to slide under the bench top.. Not a problem!! It will easily clamp to jewelers'/watchmakers' benches",4 "It's crap!! Doesn't keep time well, in fact we must reset ours once per week. No online support available.",0 "Solid Heavy Duty Unit - Easy to Add Time Card at the end of the week Just set the clock to 100ths and do straight math to calcualte hours.Served our small office wonderfully until we had to down size.",4 "Very nice photographic print media Purchased this for use in Epson R1800 with Epson inks. Paper loaded into the printer the first time, and prints with colors and contrast very similar to photo paper. I used the ICC profile from the Epson website, and hand cut the paper after printing with scissors. Please follow the directions for drying and spray with a clear overcoat.",4 "Great canvas I have printed on other types of art canvases but Epson so far has the best quality. It produces crisp colors,and the ink dries fast. I have printed in B&W also with great results.",4 "Excellent Have been using Premierart Water Resistant Canvas weekly for over a year and think it's great!",4 "Love it! I love this sonic for cleaning all my jewelry. It is small & easy to use. It cleans everything beautifully. This is my second sonic and this one is better than the last one. You won't be disappointed.",4 "great brushes/great service I use these brushes all the time. I think this is the lowest I have ever seen these brushes for. Will definitely buy more.JP",4 "Easily create a shadow for any design My friends and I used these disks at a scrapbooking retreat a few weeks ago. We made a number of ""shadow"" backgrounds for our scrapbooking items. They were easy to use and won't warp or crack like plastic.We placed a group order and look forward to receiving them so we each have our own to use at home.",3 "Disappointing As a scrapbooker I saw this on DIY Scrapbooking a while ago and thought it was a must have. For the $$ you are better off buying the plastic templates. These discs aren't that easy to use either.",1 "slightly cumbersome instructions tell you to adhere it to your mat paper first. it still slips off the edge of the photo from time to time. with today's cutters, it's faster to measure your rectangular/square photos, add double the mat edging you want and cut to size. this product is best suited for oddly shaped or sized photos. so, it definitely has a use, but it's utility depends on your needs.",2 "Happy When the belt for my old Singer sewing machine gave out, I was worried. I came to Amazon in search of a replacement. It was hard to tell from some of the item descriptions which belt I needed. I found this one and it was the correct belt. My Singer is one that has the knee peddle. Very greatful to still be able to enjoy sewing with that Singer.",4 "Singer sewing machine belts I was surprised to find belts for my very old Singer machine. They work great!",4 "perfect. Could not find these belts anywhere locally. Sewing items are becoming very difficult to locate. But, as always, Amazon is awesome - you can usually find anything! Ordered these while on vacation and they were in the mailbox when I got home. Perfect quality! Great timing!",4 "Exactly what I needed for an OLD Universal machine. Someone gave me an old WWII time sewing machine but it needed a new belt. No where in town had one and I had been told if I got one made for more singer machines it would fit. It did and I am hoping we can fix some of the other issues the machine has so i can start sewing.",4 "Great product I was unable to find this belt at the local stores and was hesitant to order online. But since I had the old beld and knew its measurements, I purchased this sewing machine belt and it is still working great! Highly recommended!",4 "replacement parts I knew I could bring that old/antique Singer electric back to life if I had the right parts and some oil. Works like new now And a lot cheaper then a new one!",3 "Sewing Machine Belts I was extremly sastified with my purchase finding it here saved me from drivimg all around trying to locate one. There are no places that sell parts close to where I live",4 "Good This product fit perfect on my old fashioned singer sewing machine. This was just he beginning of the restoration of something that needed a touch of love.",4 "Good product, high price The price isn't super high, but I did find these for less at Jo Ann's between placing my order and receiving it. Fit my Singer 66-16 class machine just fine, and I bought an additional set for the bobbin belt that fit a White Rotary from 1917.",2 "Sewing Machine Belts- Just what I needed in order to make my machine continue to run. I;ve never had to replace one before and this should be pretty easy.",3 "Not the part for a 1927 Singer 99K No complaints on shipping. However, I bought this to replace the Friction Ring needed for the bobbin winder on a 1927 Singer 99K-13. The belt is not the right one for this model (it uses a flat belt) but the bobbin friction ring is so close. After adjusting as much as I could it's still not quite there. But I can make it work manually. The packaging from Singer doesn't give any clues as to which models it fits, so I don't blame the seller for not including this information. Maybe this will help someone else. I'm not going to return it, because I can make the friction ring work by pushing down on the bobbin winder as it runs, so that the friction ring actually has some friction. So it's better by far than the nothing I had after the old ring rotted and fell off!",3 "Sewing Machine Belt Basic product. Fixed a belt that broke. Product as advertised and arrived in a short time. Would use this vendor again.",4 "As promised Great product and very needed. New in box, put on my old machine and it runs like a top now. Will use this seller again! Thank you.",4 "Can't punch more than 5 sheets of paper I've had this hole punch for over a year now, but only use it once a week or so. You can't punch more than 5 sheets of paper at a time because the metal parts get stuck. Your papers will get jammed in the hole punch and you'll have to tear them to get them out. Works great if you want to punch <5 sheets at a time. Otherwise, don't buy this product.",1 "Acceptable Overall My Swingline Model 20 3 Hole Punch is now about six months old and has been generally acceptable. It was offered for a very competitive price and has a lifetime warranty, which I may soon explore. The adjustments work smoothly and the paper guides are faultless. The one area of operation where I have been encountering recurring problems is in cleanliness of cuts. In other words, one of the punches leaves hanging chads on paper. (Maybe I should refer the matter to the Florida Board of Elections.)In general the chad problem can be minimized, but not altogether eliminated, by punching five or more sheets of paper at a time; one or two are guaranteed to not get clean punches.Overall, I would say that the machine is satisfactory, but I probably wouldn't buy it again knowing of it's proclivity to produce the always troublesome chads.",2 "Swingline Hole Punch Overall the product performs well for the price paid. The only negatives are that sometimes the paper catches on the individual hole punch edges when being inserted into the punch and there is a little too much movement back and forth when the paper is inside the hole punch. It seems like there is about 1/4 inch play between the end stops. The next paper punched can be off by that amount from top to bottom.",3 "Great product for price I love this thing! It's the greatest product I've used. It hole punch effortlessly. I bought it for 14 bucks. So worth it. Sometimes it can get stuck but easily fixed by removing the tray on the bottom and push the lever down to remove those white paper circles that got stuck in there.",4 "it works This three whole punch works, but some of the parts have broken off of it in the first year. It is not really sturdy, but it does still work.",3 "This one's a winner! I often print our recipes and add them to a large 3 ring binder. In addition, when planning trips I print out all of the confirmations, e-tickets, etc and place them in small 3 ring binders to take along, so a 3 hole punch is a needed item for my desk. I had a small 3 hole punch that could be put into the binder but that proved to be a waste of time and money. It was awkward to use and soon broke. Becoming frustrated with it and having quite a lot of papers waiting for holes, I looked here on Amazon and found the Swingline 12 sheet Light Touch Hole Punch.Woohoo! It works like a charm! It makes crisp clean holes (no hanging chads) and the punchers can be adjusted to different positions if you so desire. It is fast and easy to use, requiring very little effort to push down the handle, so even if you need to punch holes is lots of papers it doesn't cause hand fatigue. The device is stable, meaning it doesn't tip over during use. The paper dots are contained in the bottom, which slides open for emptying.It's an excellent product at a very reasonable price, plus with Amazon Prime it ships for free! What more could you ask for? This one's a winner!",4 "Surprised such a good buy Well, this one's a tough puncher and meets all my needs. Delivery was on time and I'm happy",4 "office use Great hole puncher that I use from time to time. Punches through easily and as it says little effort. Great product.",3 "Desktop Hole Punch Works Perfectly I had been searching for the perfect hole puncher and this is definitely it. It's easy to use and doesn't make a mess.",4 "Good product Just be advised when adjusting punch for different sizes, leave center punch in place. You can remove it if necessary. Would buy again.",4 "Roklingranny This new stapler is absolutely the most effortless to use, a simple easy push down - no need to lean on it or bang hard on it to accomplish stapling! And, it meets it's quota of maximum sheets, with a touch of the lever handle as easily as stapling two pages. It is the answer to an end to nightmare stapling problems. I bought two for my small den/office with two desks.",4 "thanks! This was exactly what I was hoping for. The item was packed superbly and came rapidly as well. Thank you very much.",4 "Swingline, you've done it again. While it would be easy to go on and on about the marvelous design qualities invested in this sharp little Hole Punch, I do have to mention that as a direct result of using it, my wig now hovers 2 inches above my head.",4 "There are two versions of this punch... There are two very similar versions of this punch. Be careful... (I suspect some reviewers have confused the two).- The 20-sheet version has a lock for the handle, so it doesn't take up as much room. The 12-sheet doesn't.- The 20-sheet version has a lifetime warranty---which includes performance. If it stops working as well as it did when brand new; 20 years from now, they will replace it. The 12-sheet version has a 90 day warranty.- The 20-sheet version is more robustly built and has a window at the bottom to see the collected ""confetti"". The 20-sheet version also has each hole labeled should you want to reconfigure where the punches are. (For example to turn it in to a 2 hole punch). The 12-sheet lacks all these features.Speaking of which, both these models are only semi-adjustable. I.e. you'll need a screwdriver to rearrange the punches should you want to punch anything other than standard 8.5x11 paper with three holes.Should you really want to do this---buy a different punch.But if you are only punching 8.5x11 sheets with the standard three holes, the 20-sheet version is nice and deserves 5 stars....if you can get it for a decent price.The 12-sheet version is not nearly as nice. I give it only three stars.",2 "a small breakthrough I have never before become excited about an office product. Then, in search of an ordinary three-hole punch to replace the one knicked by my wife and kids, I happened upon this item in the office supply aisle of my favorite Costco store.Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm a convert. The little arm that extends diagonally from the base of the hole punch not only allows you to apply adequate pressure to punch through multiple pages, but also facilitates a slow, steady movement that makes punching holes the old way seem crude.The only liability of this product is that its vertical height means it no longer fits where I kept my late, lamented, other hole punch. But I'll get over that.Good grief, I'm actually excited about this hole punch. Does that tell you something?",4 "Great for small jobs! I bought this punch for work to put together some binders. I had been using a heavy duty punch that I no longer had access to, so replaced it with this one...and am glad that I did!It is extremly easy to use. The lever allows you to ""punch"" with one hand. It is also easy to empty and doesn't leak paper bits when you pick it up or move it. Another bonus is that it is very light weight and easy to use.I would recommend this for jobs that are more medium-duty. If you are looking to punch a lot of papers at once, I would go with something heavier duty, however this seems to work great for small applications.!",4 "Good but next higher model better The Swingline 12 hole does a good job but the number of sheets is too low and is a bit awkward to use. The next higher model does 20 sheets and can be stored more compactly.",2 "Easy to USE This is a wonderful machine--it's so easy to use--even for my 82-year old husband. Several sheets at a time are no problem, either. So glad I found it.",4 "Not so good after a couple of years of use I've had this hole punch for a couple years now and have recently replaced it. There is no way this punch will punch through twelve sheets of paper! To prove my point, I just tried it, again, and it did not work. As usual the metal bracket that holds the push lever in place bent away from the body of the hole punch and the punch did not work. I've had to bend it back so many times, I'm certain it's only going to take a few more before the metal bracket breaks. The action is fairly smooth but this punch does take up a lot of storage space. Again, I know you cannot actually punch twelve sheets of 20 pound paper - at least not with the one I have. One nice feature is the sliding bottom tray. You don't have to remove the whole bottom to empty it.",1 "Great hole puncher Love this hole puncher. It is easy to use and punches clean holes. The large handle makes the operation especially easy on the hand. It punched the 12 sheets pretty easily. I highly recommend it for arthritic hands too.",4 "Great 3 Hole Punch!!! I am so glad I spent a little more money to get this 3 hole punch. That extra handle makes punching through multiple sheets really easy. I had to bang on my old 3 hole punch so hard that my wrist hurt. Not any more, this thing cuts through multiple sheets like butter!Buy this thing! Your wrist will thank you! :o)",4 "great product Wow, I just received this punch, and had 200 pages that needed to be done. I punched about 8 pages at a time, as I've had bad experience with punches rated to do 10-12 sheets. I can barely believe how smoothly this punch does its work with minimal effort to this over-the-hill lady! Wish I hadn't struggled so long with the old one. I didn't want to spend this much on a punch that I won't use all that often, but it is definitely worthwhile for me, and I won't hesitate to get it out when needed.",4 "The best 3-hole Punch! Swingline makes great office supplies anyway, so I am not surprised that this 3 hole punch is no exception. I love it. It's sturdy, easy to use, punches 5-10 sheets at a time. The punch dies are also removable and adjustable. I have one at the office and I love it so much, I ordered one for home.",4 "Not a good hole puncher! :( I bought 8 hole punches for a school project for my classroom. I think that I had four different kinds, two that I picked up here and three other kinds from office supply stores, Target and Wal-Mart. These two Swingline (which I thought would be great since I love the staplers) were the worst of the bunch and the most expensive!) Two that I got for under a dollar at another place worked at least twice as well. The others cost me either 1.50 or $2 each. One of the hole punches worked for a little while and then wouldn't work any more at all and the other worked but only kind of and was very hard to use. I wouldn't buy these again! I wish that there had been reviews before I purchased these back in October!!!",0 "Two defective, both returned to Amazon When hole punching the puncher doesnt line up with the hole, as far as i can tell the hole puncher seems to be not very sturdy aluminum metal so it was deformed when it arrived (both of them)",0 "Not heavy duty at all Was trying to punch a hole in 5ml lamination, the punch collapsed out of shape on the first one. May work better on paper, but is very flimsy construction in my view.",1 "great punch This single-hole punch is a great value. Clean sharp holes with no effort even through multiple sheets of paper or velum.",4 "works great Not exactly how you want me to review a hole punch.. it's sharp? Moves easily, has a little catch thing so the holes don't go everywhere?",3 "Broken This broke after one use on a piece of lightweight card-stock. I would not recommend this product. I have had much better luck with the Fiskars bran punches.",0 "5 sheet capacity..good luck I used this to punch TWO sheets at once... It jammed and wouldn't come undone... Completely ruined my paper.. Thanks..",0 "No really, it doesn't punch holes very well I thought the other reviewers were just mad or didn't know how to use a hole punch. Nope, it just doesn't do a very good job. After messing around with it, if you do the max number of 5 pages it works the best. Anything more and it gives up, anything less and it won't punch an entire hole. Why does it work this way, who knows but that's how it is. Thankfully I only needed it for a small hobby project and nothing serious.",1 "doesn't worth the money Bought this to organize my paperwork. Won't work with more than two sheets,which was ok with me even though it is more time consuming.Than I went to a local store and found out that I overpaid almost 4 times the amount it cost :(Well.... live and learn.I ended up buying a three hole puncher which works just fine on 5 sheets and cost almost the same.",1 "Works if not going to be using it alot If you are going to use this only on paper and not let children use it then it does the job. If you are going to use it on cardboard and plastic or are going to let children use it then there are better ones out there.",3 "Poor customer service I have not recieved communication regarding a return request. They don't seem to care about customer satisfaction.",0 "returned I found the description to be a little mis-leading and I thought I was ordering a 7 - Hole Punch; in fact it said up to 7 - Hole Punch, so it didn't really fit my need. I wish I had understood better; I could have saved the S/H both ways...",2 "Works Great Our office purchased this particular item because we heard such good feedback from another department that already had one. So far it is working great. The hole punches come out clean and it hasn't jammed once. I also like that the instructions on how to operate are displayed right on the front of the machine.",3 "Strong and Fast Our choir uses an electric hole punch to put holes in the music. The old one we had finally gave out. This Paper Punch does an excellent job. It has a strong motor, it's heavy enough to stay in place, and it punches holes so fast, it's hard to believe. I'm expecting this commercial strength hole punch to last a very long time.",4 "A Teacher's Best Friend I had used this machine at our school and found it to be a blessing when I had to prepare papers for my students, their portfolios and my person records as well as organizing my resources in binders. I purchased this machine and was thrilled with the delivery time. I plugged the machine in and have already punched 1100 pages. I LOVE IT!! The price was very reasonable and, when having to chose between a cheaper, smaller unit and this one, it was priced low enough for me, a teacher, to be able to buy the bigger and better of the two units. I recommend this product to every teacher.",4 "Excellent Electric Hole Punch My wife used this model electric hole punch at her office and after she retired wanted one at home to sort out and file her papers, newsletter, etc., in binders. This device works perfectly and the price was much lower than other sources.",4 "Church Organist/Piano Technician As a blind person, both in my church work, and my piano service company, I not only use printed material for my customers, but I also braille out materials needed for my church work in braille. This paper punch is _one awesome machine! It punches 28 sheets of heavy braille paper so I can pop it in my note book. If you need a reliable commercial heavy duty electric paper punch that keeps on groovin while the paper keeps movin, by all means! ya gots ta get this here bad boy. Lookie here, :-) I'd recommend this machine in a heartbeat. And Amazon? you make this even better with your low price. I _looooooooove buying from Amazon!",4 "A Good product I've tried many manual hole punch gadgets. By far, I like this one. This electric paper hole punch works great for my classroom use. I've inserted anywhere from 1 to 25 sheets at a time. The three holes punched on the sheets of papers are Very Accurate and clean... However, the back panel to support the pile of papers to be punched can be better secured.",3 "BEST IN CLASS HOLE PUNCHER This is a very sturdy and easy electronic hole-punch machine. I've always used a manual hole-punch to organize my papers to folders and never realized what I was missing until I purchased the Swingline Commercial 3 Hole Electric Paper Punch (A7074535A). In addition, shipping was so fast!!! I had it within 3 days. Just lifting it told me how solid this machine is. And useage...oh my...after sore hands and wrists from a manual 3 hole-punch to simply taking 3 pages of paper and sliding them in together all at once and pressing a button, all I can say is I wished I had purchased this much, much sooner. Its so easy now to get papers punched and organized now that it really doesn't take but a few minutes everyday to go from the mail to an organized folder. I spend more time writing on tabs now that hole-punching! What a great machine. I highly recommend this product and give it 2 thumbs up and 5 stars!!!",4 "Excellent product I have had the 3 hole version of this punch for a couple of years. It has performed admirably. This replaces an older 2 hole model of another brand that was very slow and cumbersome to use. This Swingline is much faster and processes more sheets per punch. We have a small law pratice and there is a lot of paper to punch. This is a pain saver for hands and wrists that are becoming a bit arthritic.",4 "Wow Ok, this is the first electric hole punch I have used, so I can only compare it to the manual type. This thing is great! We had been killing our hands and arms punching holes in stacks and stacks of paper. And it also took so long. This electric hole punch takes more paper at one time and is so simple. If you punch lots of holes, this is well worth it!",4 "Work Horse Heavy duty. It gets a lot of use in our library. Students of all shapes and sizes use it. We have pounders, pressers and light toughers and It has held up really well.",4 "A GREAT 3 HOLE PUNCH This is a great punch. I have it set up next to my printer and use it all the time. It is easy to use and you don't have to worry about the punch holes begin off. It is easy to empty since the tray is in the front and just slides out. Everyone should have one of these and get rid of that awkward manual punch. It will pay for its self by saving paper and frustrations when the holes are off. I recommend this to to everyone.",4 "Love it! Works great with up to 28 pages to 2 hole punch! Use this at work place and we love it!",4 "Swingline Commercial 3 Hole Electric Paper Punch (A7074535A) An excellent heavy duty electric paper hole punch. I like the way the guide is set - I can just insert the paper to the end of the guide without having to be concerned if I got the holes lined up right. If you insert the paper to the end of the guide you just know the holes are lined up right (it's a personal hangup). This heavy duty product is more suitable to an office or school setting, however, I use it at home. I used this same product at school and really liked it. At home, I deal with paper clutter and need to put it all in binders so I wanted an electric hole punch that is going to hold up. Worth the price - even for home use. No buyers remorse.",4 "Classroom Toy I have it in my classroom and my students love punching holes themselves in their notes packets and hw packets. They cannot believe how well it works!!!",4 "Swingline Paper Punch I have needed and wanted a punch like this for a long time. It was available on Amazon.com at a reasonable price. It came in perfect condition and is working perfectly.",4 "Junk Bought this punch brand new. Never got it to punch a single hole. Junk. Straight in the trash, not worth my time and hassle to return.",0 "Electric 3 Hole Punch I teach school and bought this with my classroom funds. I love it! I can hole-punch work for my four classes in little time, and the holes allow students to keep the work in their binders.",4 "Fabulous! Love this product! As a "mature adult" I've returned to school, and each faculty member posts PowerPoint slides for each chapter of the text -- ranging from 35 to 60 slides/chpt. Got tired to hand punching! This works beautifully.",4 "Very Sturdy product Works great. Very heavy and seemingly sturdy product. Easy to empty the chad container--empties without dropping chad on the floor. Very pleased with this purchase.",4 "This hole punch has longevity We've had this hole punch at work for over 5 years and just bought another one for a separate office. The old one still works great. I dont think we've ever replaced anything on it. With its sleek 80s design, this hole punch can punch holes through paper unlike any other hand model I've ever seen. Around the 16 pages thickness you can hear the hole punch not punching as neatly as when it punches fewer pages. Plus, I have to hole punch a lot of stapled things, and so I have to separate the stapled stuff in smaller stacks (maybe about 10 pages versus the full 20) because the staples make the stack bigger and it cant fit into the hole punching slot. Price is kind of steep. But four solid stars.Remember, wait for the sound to stop before you pull the paper out. winkwink.",3 "Rock solid Bought this for my office and I must say it is ROCK SOLID and delivers flawless punches time after time. It's now about a year old and still performing as if it were new. So often these types of products are flimsy at best, but this one is not. It will not disappoint.",4 "Swingline Commercial 3 Hole Punch-Electric-Very Smooth I bought the Swingline Commercial Electric 3 hole punch machine with 20 sheet capacity with model number of 74525. This is my very first order through Amazon.com. I had it delivered via regular UPS and it only took three days to get to my place with nice package. When I opened it, it was a brand new one and once plugged, it worked like a charm. I recommend this solid piece of office product that everyone should own. It works smoothly and I am very productive due to this piece of electric marvel.",4 "My Favorite Piece of Office Equipment! I LOVE this hole puncher. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am a student in college and I print out an outrageous about of notes for class every day. I used to have a manual hole puncher, but it was really difficult and cumbersome to use. I know it seems like a lot of money to spend on a hole puncher, but it is worth every penny. This hole puncher is quick, relatively quiet, and precise. I put a stack of papers in the slot and it hole punches every page on the first try. All you have to do is push the button. I rarely even have to change the drawer that catches the waste. I've never had any problems with it mechanically and I've been using it for about 2 years.",4 "Simply the Best Fast and reliable, works like a charm for both 2 and 3 hole punches. I find I can do up to 20 pages at at time. I love it!",4 "Wonderful puncher I have been using it for over a year now and it works great. Buy one.",4 "Every classroom needs one If you're like me, you buy a lot of stuff for your classroom. Don't waste your money on a heavy duty manual hole puncher. Get this one for the extra money. You won't regret it. Three months of school and hundreds of punches and no problems. Kids love to use it, so they keep their notebooks a little better organized.",4 "Very pleased! We purchased this unit to replace an older model Swingline 3 hole punch which we had used for many years (office setting - moderate/high use). Since our previous model worked so well we decided to stay with the Swingline brand and have been 100% happy with this new model. Punches are good and clean. Stick with 20 sheets at a time (or less) and this unit should last for a very long time.",4 "Owned similar one for 13 years I owned one just like this for 13 years (ACCO brand) with moderate use. The plastic on this thing had turned yellow. But, it finally gave out. I expect to get the same results with this new one, so that is why I bought one.",4 "Very Satisfied! I received my order on time. I am really satisfied with my Swingline Electric 3 Hole punch. I really enjoy using and it is very handy having this around at work.",4 "Long lasting This hole puncher lasted for 8 years at my job in a hospital. I was so excited when I found the same one here, because it's not available in any of my local office supply stores. It's not only durable, but it's accurate and the holes are very neat (until the end). The chad tray is easy to remove as well.",4 "Works Well For Centering - Sturdy Build This product works well for alignment once you get use to the correct settings. The only reason i gave it 4 stars is it is limited in the number of pages that you can punch at one time. The max is about 10 sheets.",3 "Inexpensive But Flimsy As a graduate student doing research for my thesis, I have a lot of paper to punch and put in binders. I bought this punch mostly because it was inexpensive and fit in my desk drawer. While it isn't totally useless, it is flimsy and prone to jams. It will routinely take only about four or five pages at a time without jamming (it depends on paper thickness), and once jammed it is sometimes hard to get the paper out of the punch without ripping. A second problem is that of chads. Until the 2000 election, I didn't know what the little partially detached pieces of paper not cut by the punch were called, but now I am unhappy to report that, thanks to this punch, I too have problems with hanging chads!Swingline makes a lot of great office products, but if I had to do it over again, I would buy a better grade of punch. Unless you only have one page to punch here and there, this punch is not really up to the job.",1 "Writers do a lot of hole punching, too I have three of these hole punchers (long story, but has to do with misplacing the *&^% things). The Swingline is, as the other reviewer stated, not the best one of the bunch. The hole-cutters aren't sharp and it takes an unreasonable amount of effort to punch holes in bundles of five pages or more.The other problem I've had is that the punched-hole-catcher (that plastic base that holds all the cut holes) has a nasty habit of falling off the bottom and then you have the tedious chore of picking up 5,391 tiny dots of white paper from the floor.Another small note: It wasn't until I'd owned this puncher for some time that I inadvertantly discovered that the three cutters have a thumbscrew on their underside, to hold them in place. When these cutters wiggle loose, you have to stop and tighten those thumbscrews. I nearly threw the thing out one day after a paper jam, when I noticed that one of the three cutters was wobbly and loose (and hence, no longer working correctly). Once it was tightened up, it worked much better.Like the other reviewer said, Swingline has many good products but this isn't one of their best. I also have the Office Depot version of this product (which is cheaper) and in my opinion, better.",3 "Perfect This is perfect for what I'll use it for. Not very heavy and punches great holes in the sheets.",4 "Fine enough for light duty. Since Swingline 8 Sheet Capacity Paper Punch (A7074114K)is for light duty, it fits my purposes perfectly. I bought this product over three years ago on Amazon and it does the work well enough and is easy on the hands.",3 "v nice. order bigger.. its a great piece. Order bigger than you think you'll need if you are displaying curved plates..like bowls...if the plates aren't flat I would order 2 inches bigger than you would need for a regular flat plate. I had to return and order bigger. They look pretty and do the job. The returns process was amazingly fast and simple. Top marks all around for delivery and product.",4 "Very nice This easel is very sturdy and well made. The finish on it is very nice and the hinges work well.",4 "plate stand The quality of the stand is very good and heavy and thick but the color is wrong. I ordered black. They are not straight black. The are a lacquered reddish black.",1 "Well made This product is exactly as advertised - well made and able to hold a small picture or plate. The paint is very nicely done.",4 "Attractive plate stands......... I needed several plate stands, or easels to display decorative plates I had. Saw these on Amazon and ordered them.They look great, support and show off the plates well and were priced right.If you need attractive plate stands, I would advise you to take a look at these.Priced right and do the job sums it up for me.",4 "leave It would be nice to get a product such as yours without a sticker that was almost impossible to get off. The adhesive did not come off. Mike",3 "Love it! For four dollars and some change, this is perfect. It looks great and performs well. I could not be happier, it looks just as it does in the picture. I ordered the standard size and thought it worked perfectly with my plate.",4 "No problems I'm not an experienced plate collector or anything and I have one plate I wanted to display and this works perfectly. Sturdy and solid as long as nobody knocks it down it will do it's job.",4 "Easel The product is worth for the price, it is a very good product and as usual, the arrival date is faster than expected. Excellent.",4 "stand up i needed a small wooden stand to display a metal cd cover and this one is perfect . it displays my item very well and looks nice.",4 "Holds picture in place. Since purchasing this product my picture hasn't moved once. Quality is also very nice.A+++ Will place picture in one again!",3 "Great product! I bought a decorative plate from an antique store and wanted to display it in my home. This was the perfect size and the wood seems pretty durable. Black is a classic color and it looks great with the plate.",4 "holds bigger than 7in plate We are using this 7 inch easel to hold a 10-12 inch decorative plate and it has held up great so far. The quality is good, but not amazing. The price was awesome for a product that is doing just what I needed.",3 "Good Product These look great and I liked it so much that I bought another one. One is holding a large decorative spaghetti platter that my mom gave me some years ago, and the other is displaying a favorite 8x10 inch glass framed movie still from one of my favorite films. I decided it might look good that way instead of being hung on the wall, and I was right!Good Product!",4 "Pretty sturdy, could use some improvements I bought four of these stands to hold each of my four new vinyls from the artist Paramore. They are definitely sturdy enough, but they could be improved. They appear to be hand painted, but that's not a good thing all the time. The paint is easily chipped and the hinges are painted over. In addition, the coat of paint is not even everywhere, and on the bottom of the stand there are bumps of dried paint, like frozen drops of water hanging from a fence. These are a pretty good value though, and I would recommend them to anyone on a budget looking for this type of stand.",2 "Large Frame Holder January 02,2012These ietms are alternative for displayingvalued framed collections.This is to prevent from having nails on the house wallsfor decorative displays.I do hope that there will be a corresponding discount once youbuy two or more of it.Thank you.",3 "Highly recommended This is a very sturdy display stand, functional, well-constructed. I use it with a very large, heavy plate, and there is no 'jiggle'. Fast shipping and arrived in good condition.",4 "Perfect product Perfect delivery [...]The 9"" wooden plate easels are beautiful, nicely made, perfect for the job (displaying two Russian plates). They arrived swiftly, were packaged in a protective manner, and overall, it was definition of pain-free shopping.",3 "plate stand Nicely made good color as advertised,received in time specified. no complaints.I would order from this company again and not have a worry.",4 "Good Product i bought this to display a book on a shelf. the stand works perfectly with the book open or closed. good product, exactly what i wanted.",4 "Plate holder I ordered wooden plate holders, I got wooden plate holders. Not much to review. You stand them up, put your plates on them and voila. Good product for the price.",4 "Not the best quality I just received the plate stand and it is not symmetric--one side is longer, so it does not stay up straight.It looked as I was expecting, and was a good price, but the quality is not there. I could not count on this rickety plate stand to hold anything of value as I am sure it will tip complete over once there is weight on it.I hope I can get a refund but I am not pleased with the quality of this product.",1 "Great plate stand! I had two collectable plates that I needed stands for and was able to find these through Amazon. They were really priced right and great quality. Plus they came quickly and were packaged well.",4 "8"" Wooden stand for plates Does what it says. Very inexpensive. Holds my decorative plate (10 inches in diameter) perfectly.",4 "Nice Plate Stand This is a very nice plate stand. It is made of wood and is painted black. You can use it to display a plate or some other object. I use mine to display a DVD case of, ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"", which is a really good movie. It has two metal hinges which is nice because when you are not using the stand, it will fold flat and you can put it in a drawer or maybe in a box down in the basement. The style is Chinese or Japanese, or maybe Indonesian. I'm not sure which of those it is, or how those styles are different actually. I can't remember where it is made. Probably in China, like everyting else nowadays. I guess it's good that the Chinese people stay busy.",4 "perfect for display my daughter made a beautiful ceramic plate for us for the holidays. I needed a stand so that I could display it. Great quality - sturdy, highlights the plate in the perfect way.",4 "Perfect Stand Perfect, inexpensive, and lovely stand for display. I used this for an individual calendar I got on etsy and it is such a classy display for the lovely artwork that I had.",4 "Great product for the price Used as a gift and it is exactly what I was looking for. Sturdy and "nice" feeling. I highly recommend.",3 "Picture + description says black, but got cherry wood I was ordering these easels for my bosses awards that have black frames. The picture shown on Amazon for the easel is black. The description says black. What arrived were cherry wood colored easels. When I explained to my boss what happend and said I'll refund it and try to get black ones, she was frustrated with me (no doubt thinking I ordered the wrong thing) and said forget it I'll just keep them. I was careful to order the right thing and thanks to someones carelessness, I look like an idiot. I will never order from reorient again. Oh, and beyond all that 2 of the stands wobble because they arent attached symetrically. The hinges were attached while the two wood pieces were not aligned correctly.",0 "Nice little item The quality is actually fantastic. You always wonder about purchasing wooden items sight-unseen, but this little stand is really quite nice.",4 "Picture stand I needed something for my 8x10 canvas cause I didn't want to hang it on the wall, and this stand works great. And is affordable. I'm going to buy another one for some other pictures.",4 "Really nice quality! Bought two stands in different sizes to hold two plates I purchased while in Vietnam. They are very pretty, the quality is excellent and they really make my plates look nice. Glad I bought them, now I can enjoy my plates instead of having them tucked inside a cabinet.",4 "Excellent Product I just love the Wooden Plate stand I was looking for something to put over my cabients and they worked prefect.",4 "Works fine With a 6 inch plate you wont see the top at all. Its a very deep red shiny finish, almost black and feels strong.",4 "Just like the stands you find in Chinatown These are good basic easel type stands. They look good, serve a multitude of uses and the price is right.",4 "Wooden Stand This worked out great for my ""Phantom"" artwork, and the woodworkis very nice, very well made.Perfect Price !!! I will be ordering more as my ""Phantom"" collectionincreases.",4 "good product Iam happy with mt purchase of these plate stands. I havent used them yet as I am waiting to get the curio cabinet that these will be used in.",4 "NOT IN STOCK I ordered black stands, but they sent cherry-red stands. I emailed LUCCA and they informed me that black was not in stock. They were great about issuing a refund and shipping label, but it was a waste of time for me to wait for this to arrive only to have to send it back.",2 "iPad ""STAND"" I search everywhere for a stand for my new iPad, but I refuse to pay 30$ Plus for one, then I saw this and give it a try, Vouala, it worked and I don't even have to remove the cover, it works on both ways(Vertically and Horizontally). Anyways I pay 5 bucks for this on a non Amazon store but I had to put the review here so others can enjoy, I do not like cheap but I have spent enougth in cover, sleve, stylus, etc. for my ipad. This also comes in diferent sizes, perfect for an iPhone, Huh! Just try it, you'll see....",4 "Picture + description says black, but got cherry wood I was ordering these easels for my bosses awards that have black frames. The picture shown on Amazon for the easel is black. The description says black. What arrived were cherry wood colored easels. When I explained to my boss what happend and said I'll refund it and try to get black ones, she was frustrated with me (no doubt thinking I ordered the wrong thing) and said forget it I'll just keep them. I was careful to order the right thing and thanks to someones carelessness, I look like an idiot. I will never order from reorient again. Oh, and beyond all that 2 of the stands wobble because they arent attached symetrically. The hinges were attached while the two wood pieces were not aligned correctly.",0 "Nice little item The quality is actually fantastic. You always wonder about purchasing wooden items sight-unseen, but this little stand is really quite nice.",4 "v nice. order bigger.. its a great piece. Order bigger than you think you'll need if you are displaying curved plates..like bowls...if the plates aren't flat I would order 2 inches bigger than you would need for a regular flat plate. I had to return and order bigger. They look pretty and do the job. The returns process was amazingly fast and simple. Top marks all around for delivery and product.",4 "Very nice This easel is very sturdy and well made. The finish on it is very nice and the hinges work well.",4 "plate stand The quality of the stand is very good and heavy and thick but the color is wrong. I ordered black. They are not straight black. The are a lacquered reddish black.",1 "Well made This product is exactly as advertised - well made and able to hold a small picture or plate. The paint is very nicely done.",4 "Attractive plate stands......... I needed several plate stands, or easels to display decorative plates I had. Saw these on Amazon and ordered them.They look great, support and show off the plates well and were priced right.If you need attractive plate stands, I would advise you to take a look at these.Priced right and do the job sums it up for me.",4 "leave It would be nice to get a product such as yours without a sticker that was almost impossible to get off. The adhesive did not come off. Mike",3 "Love it! For four dollars and some change, this is perfect. It looks great and performs well. I could not be happier, it looks just as it does in the picture. I ordered the standard size and thought it worked perfectly with my plate.",4 "No problems I'm not an experienced plate collector or anything and I have one plate I wanted to display and this works perfectly. Sturdy and solid as long as nobody knocks it down it will do it's job.",4 "Easel The product is worth for the price, it is a very good product and as usual, the arrival date is faster than expected. Excellent.",4 "stand up i needed a small wooden stand to display a metal cd cover and this one is perfect . it displays my item very well and looks nice.",4 "Holds picture in place. Since purchasing this product my picture hasn't moved once. Quality is also very nice.A+++ Will place picture in one again!",3 "Great product! I bought a decorative plate from an antique store and wanted to display it in my home. This was the perfect size and the wood seems pretty durable. Black is a classic color and it looks great with the plate.",4 "holds bigger than 7in plate We are using this 7 inch easel to hold a 10-12 inch decorative plate and it has held up great so far. The quality is good, but not amazing. The price was awesome for a product that is doing just what I needed.",3 "Good Product These look great and I liked it so much that I bought another one. One is holding a large decorative spaghetti platter that my mom gave me some years ago, and the other is displaying a favorite 8x10 inch glass framed movie still from one of my favorite films. I decided it might look good that way instead of being hung on the wall, and I was right!Good Product!",4 "Pretty sturdy, could use some improvements I bought four of these stands to hold each of my four new vinyls from the artist Paramore. They are definitely sturdy enough, but they could be improved. They appear to be hand painted, but that's not a good thing all the time. The paint is easily chipped and the hinges are painted over. In addition, the coat of paint is not even everywhere, and on the bottom of the stand there are bumps of dried paint, like frozen drops of water hanging from a fence. These are a pretty good value though, and I would recommend them to anyone on a budget looking for this type of stand.",2 "Large Frame Holder January 02,2012These ietms are alternative for displayingvalued framed collections.This is to prevent from having nails on the house wallsfor decorative displays.I do hope that there will be a corresponding discount once youbuy two or more of it.Thank you.",3 "Highly recommended This is a very sturdy display stand, functional, well-constructed. I use it with a very large, heavy plate, and there is no 'jiggle'. Fast shipping and arrived in good condition.",4 "Perfect product Perfect delivery [...]The 9"" wooden plate easels are beautiful, nicely made, perfect for the job (displaying two Russian plates). They arrived swiftly, were packaged in a protective manner, and overall, it was definition of pain-free shopping.",3 "Plate holder I ordered wooden plate holders, I got wooden plate holders. Not much to review. You stand them up, put your plates on them and voila. Good product for the price.",4 "Not the best quality I just received the plate stand and it is not symmetric--one side is longer, so it does not stay up straight.It looked as I was expecting, and was a good price, but the quality is not there. I could not count on this rickety plate stand to hold anything of value as I am sure it will tip complete over once there is weight on it.I hope I can get a refund but I am not pleased with the quality of this product.",1 "Great plate stand! I had two collectable plates that I needed stands for and was able to find these through Amazon. They were really priced right and great quality. Plus they came quickly and were packaged well.",4 "8"" Wooden stand for plates Does what it says. Very inexpensive. Holds my decorative plate (10 inches in diameter) perfectly.",4 "Nice Plate Stand This is a very nice plate stand. It is made of wood and is painted black. You can use it to display a plate or some other object. I use mine to display a DVD case of, ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"", which is a really good movie. It has two metal hinges which is nice because when you are not using the stand, it will fold flat and you can put it in a drawer or maybe in a box down in the basement. The style is Chinese or Japanese, or maybe Indonesian. I'm not sure which of those it is, or how those styles are different actually. I can't remember where it is made. Probably in China, like everyting else nowadays. I guess it's good that the Chinese people stay busy.",4 "Sturdy plate stand I looked at a number of different wooden plate stand and this one is good for the value. It's not cheap and thin like some of the other available on the market. You pay for what you get.",3 "Perfect decor In order to avoid creating holes in the wall of a new building, I purchased this for my office to hold a clock. It was super inexpensive, super cute, and super functional. Love it!",4 "perfect for display my daughter made a beautiful ceramic plate for us for the holidays. I needed a stand so that I could display it. Great quality - sturdy, highlights the plate in the perfect way.",4 "Perfect Stand Perfect, inexpensive, and lovely stand for display. I used this for an individual calendar I got on etsy and it is such a classy display for the lovely artwork that I had.",4 "Great product for the price Used as a gift and it is exactly what I was looking for. Sturdy and "nice" feeling. I highly recommend.",3 "iPad ""STAND"" I search everywhere for a stand for my new iPad, but I refuse to pay 30$ Plus for one, then I saw this and give it a try, Vouala, it worked and I don't even have to remove the cover, it works on both ways(Vertically and Horizontally). Anyways I pay 5 bucks for this on a non Amazon store but I had to put the review here so others can enjoy, I do not like cheap but I have spent enougth in cover, sleve, stylus, etc. for my ipad. This also comes in diferent sizes, perfect for an iPhone, Huh! Just try it, you'll see....",4 "plate stand Nicely made good color as advertised,received in time specified. no complaints.I would order from this company again and not have a worry.",4 "Good Product i bought this to display a book on a shelf. the stand works perfectly with the book open or closed. good product, exactly what i wanted.",4 "Picture stand I needed something for my 8x10 canvas cause I didn't want to hang it on the wall, and this stand works great. And is affordable. I'm going to buy another one for some other pictures.",4 "Really nice quality! Bought two stands in different sizes to hold two plates I purchased while in Vietnam. They are very pretty, the quality is excellent and they really make my plates look nice. Glad I bought them, now I can enjoy my plates instead of having them tucked inside a cabinet.",4 "Excellent Product I just love the Wooden Plate stand I was looking for something to put over my cabients and they worked prefect.",4 "Works fine With a 6 inch plate you wont see the top at all. Its a very deep red shiny finish, almost black and feels strong.",4 "Just like the stands you find in Chinatown These are good basic easel type stands. They look good, serve a multitude of uses and the price is right.",4 "Wooden Stand This worked out great for my ""Phantom"" artwork, and the woodworkis very nice, very well made.Perfect Price !!! I will be ordering more as my ""Phantom"" collectionincreases.",4 "good product Iam happy with mt purchase of these plate stands. I havent used them yet as I am waiting to get the curio cabinet that these will be used in.",4 "NOT IN STOCK I ordered black stands, but they sent cherry-red stands. I emailed LUCCA and they informed me that black was not in stock. They were great about issuing a refund and shipping label, but it was a waste of time for me to wait for this to arrive only to have to send it back.",2 "Cute, but not so good for crafts These buttons were cute, but are better suited for kids projects rather than grown up crafts.",2 "bright buttons These buttons are a very useful tool for a teacher of younger children. They can be used to teach colors and shapes. In math they are great as manipulative.",4 "Good craft product for preschoolers These buttons are a great size for preschoolers to glue on to projects and designs. The colors are vivid and varied. My kids enjoyed them.",3 "Great for kid projects/arts and crafts These are an array of nice sizes and easy to work for adults and kids. Great buy will purchase from again!",4 "Nice Buttons I loved the variety of buttons and the assortment of them and the colors were fantastic. I used them for a number of craft projects. I am very pleased.",4 "Great product Great price for a good product- LARGE buttons. Well worth it. I have purchased craft buttons elsewhere and was disappointed that so many of them were tiny.",4 "Lots of fun My son (7) and daughter (4) both love playing with these beads. They created a few designs and we ironed them but mostly they like to sort the beads and make new designs over and over with the same templates. They like to play with the loose beads and this way they last longer if you don't iron all of them. It also works on hand/eye coordination to use the tweezers to pick up and place the beads.",3 "A hit with my 5 year old niece I purchased this for my 5 year old niece for Hannukah. She loves it! It provides hours of entertainment, and it is something she can do on her own (minus the ironing, of course.)",4 "My Eight year old LOVES this My daughter loves crafts, pets and HORSES - this is an awesome set and allows for many hours of creative play.",4 "Excellent hands on entertainment for a young lady My now 9 year old daughter was introduced to Perler beads for her 7th birthday. She loved making her own creations so much that we decided to get her this set for her 9th birthday. She must have made about 20 items already! Great quiet time activity (only downside is having to iron so many completed projects at once :-)!",4 "Kid loved it She wouldn't let us talk, as it took some patience, but she's happy with end result.I'd buy more when she uses up the beads.",4 "Good deal Everything we expected, very cute animals and the price was comparable to stores; however, stores in our area didn't have them so it was a good purchase.",4 "Great project for kids! Keeps the TV off! Bought this for my 2 boys, 7 and 4 and they couldn't wait to open it. It keeps them busy for hours and for my 4 year old it was good practice for him handling the tiny beads and placing them on the board. I was happy too because the TV hasn't been on for quite a while and it was also a fun project for me to work on with them. I really like the tool that came with this set too. It's a pair of tweezers on one end and a shovel on the other so it's super helpful in handling the tiny little beads or finding specific colors. Maybe we will eventually get a sorter box to sort the colors. That could be another project.",4 "Daughter loves them! My 7 year old loves these. She uses the box to make patterns all the time and it keeps her busy for hours.",4 "a great craft the little girl that I purchased this for has enjoyed many hours play with this craft. I am pleased with it",4 "christmas gift for grandchildren with winter weather starting it's a good craft for my grandchildren with their parents whom they enjoy creating also perfect for family fun in cold weather",3 "fun craft My 6 year old really enjoys this pet parade pegs crafting, very easy to iron using the parchment piece. Good party craft for a bunch of kids.",4 "Hours of fun My three daughters, 6 thru 11, love these Perler beads. It keeps them occupied for hours and helps them with their fine motor skills. Just iron on the medium setting to fuse their designs together. It's that simple. Worth every penny. Good activity for all age ranges.",4 "Awesome project and a great bargain! We love Perler Beads at our house but they can be a little pricey. This kit comes with everything you need and for a great price. I like to use the tweezers but my 4, 5 and 9 year olds like to just use their fingers to put together the animals. This is a great activity for the whole family. I highly recommend this kit!",4 "LOVE these My kids love these, and to be honest, so do I. I'm pretty sure we had to make everything on the box, and then some more.",4 "Classy Perfect finishing touch for wedding invitations. Easy to use, and just adds something different to an otherwise plain envelope. Love it.",4 "brighter than it looks! All the oil cloth materials are super bright colors and shiney. They might not look it here but they are super cheery and bright. They are beautiful oranges; you just want to squeeze them when you see them!.......perfect for anyone who loves a happy breakfast !",4 "Great effects! This is a very versatile product. I was actually looking for a half or full pan watercolor, but this was ""all I could find,"" but it turns out to be much better. It gives you control on how much sheen you want and mixes with various mediums so it's more than for just for the watercolorist. I have enjoyed playing with it to explore all the different kinds of effects you can achieve with it. It can be quite subtle or quite metallic.",4 "charming blooms This everlasting fabric is charming with the bright blue background. I love all the patterns but this one remids me of the blue water in Hawaii! Very cheerful and casual.",4 "Cheer up your next sewing project with yellow bloom! This bright fabric will bring cheer to your next sewing project. Plus, oilcloth's waterproof quality makes it a great choice for fun beach bags, table coverings, bibs, or aprons.",4 "Great party print! A bolt of this colorful fabric covers four eight-foot tables, or six six-foot tables. It is perfect for making tablecloths for a big event or party! No need to sew the edges. Oilcloth makes a neat cut & does not unravel.",4 "SUPER! We use this stuff all the time to clean the plastisol off of our screens and we love it. A few squirts a few wipes and voila!",4 "Just lovely Very nice color combinations. This is good quailty paper. Folds nicely, even for origamis that are folded many time on them selves.",4 "Gentle tropical paradise Use this print to bring a little gentle tropical paradise to your home or wardrobe.",4 "Distort vision! Bought them for eye protection at the gun range, so I can use my prescription glasses when I want to. However, they distort the image and with that you can imagine how good you can actually shoot!",0 "Button Cell Battery Reference. Very disagppointed with this booklet. It only lists the Energizer Brand of batteries, so it's not really a reference.",0 "Don't fight with this tape pen This tape pen needs another round of testing by the manufacturer. I was fighting with this thing through my whole project. What happens is the used tape doesn't retract into the pen so you're constantly winding it. What a pain.",1 "Great Product This is dispenser is something great for when you need to tape something and don't want the tape to show",4 "perfect This is the only paper I will use with colored pencils now! Much better than everything else I've tried. Great!",4 "FANTASTIC !! Easy Directions and more than enough supplies !! Would order another and recommend it highly !! No other comments necessary....",4 "Beautiful!!! This was the first Felt stocking kit I had tried and it was pretty easy. I added a satin lining to the inside and the strap to make it stronger",4 "cute needed one more good value, i have paid lots more for less granddaughter will love it it is very cute.",4 "Great results!! The directions were very easy to follow. The only extra I needed to get was the stuffing - all other supplies were included and of good quality. This project took some time, but was well worth it.",4 "santa stocking it's a lot of work but will be worth it for years to come. Instructions were good & detailed enough for about anyone one even if you have not sown in the past.",4 "looks lnice when finished I liked the finished look, but very time consuming to put together and when it has you glue things on, not sure how long this stocking will last us.",2 "Quick and Easy This was an easy stocking to complete. The hardest part was embroidering the beard after appliquéing it to create a quilted look. I have done a few stocking kits by Dimensions/Felt Works and find they are easier then stocking kits by Bucilla; they have less pieces and the directions are step-by-step pictures well Bucilla's are written step-by-step without the pictures. If you have never done stocking from a kit before, this kit would be a great first try.",3 "Christmas Felt Stocking Kits I have been making Christmas Felt Stockings for my family and friends for many years. This particular stocking is easy to make and looks very nice when finished. It is a good one for a beginning sewer to use and experienced one to sew. Also nice quality.",4 "Wonderful This stocking turned out wonderful! I ordered more in different varieties and decided to keep them and do them little by little so I'm not rushed right before Christmas. Everyone in the family has one now and my kids are starting to get married so the in-laws to- be are getting them, too. They will also be gifts for the gradkids when they have their first Christmas when we start having them;-)",4 "Very easy to make I made Bucella stockings for my daughters more than 25 years ago and they have held up all these years. I saw this one and decided to make it for my husband who has never had a stocking. This particular one was very easy to follow and very easy to make. I enjoyed that since it had been so long since I last made one. I would suggest this stocking for a beginner. The directions are very easy to follow unlike Bucella where you have to have three separate pages infront of you in order make them. I will make more stockings now that I will be having grandkids and my own kids want me to make one for their husbands and I will be using Dimensions kits.",4 "Great price, shipped fast. The price for this stocking could not be beat and it arrived very quickly. My grandmother has done several stockings like these and i was dying to try one.",4 "a gift Recipient liked it. There is nothing more to say my friend liked this stocking she really liked it a lot.",3 "Santa Stocking This is the second Santa Stocking I have made. The first one was fun and quite easy but believe it or not they have improved upon a perfect product. This kit is even easier to understand and make. Great product, fun project, perfect for a new grandchild.",4 "Love the completed project. I bought this kit for my first grandson. The kit was very complete and the directions were easy to follow. The finished stocking is really cute. I hope it grows old with him.",4 "My previous experience has to do with sewing a loose button. It is A LOT OF WORK. You have to be committed. Instructions are clear. Leave the name for the end. You'll gain enough experience after you finish with santa...then work on the name. Little stars are a pain! Don't throw away extra yellow felt. You may have to go back and make extra stars.",3 "love it! It was so much fun to make and my fiancé loved it too! He talked about my stocking I had (the one with sugar plum fairy on it) and how his was so plain. So I bought this and surprised him! :)",4 "Engaging and Beautiful I just completed this kit as part of my Personal Progress Award for the LDS church...and WOW did I have a good time with it! Absolutely everything (needles, thread, sequins etc.) was included in the package (so no buying extra stuff--phewf!), and the instructions were so clear that it required little to no previous experience with sewing to complete. It was an engaging and enjoyable activity, and in the end I was left with an absolutely beautiful and amazingly intricate masterpeice to hang on my wall.Granted, it did take quite a long time to finish: A whole years worth of working on it about 2 hours every Sunday. The wonderful thing was, however, that while it was a lengthly process, I never got bored or considered dropping it for something else. While I had gottten tired of other cross-stich kits and sewing projects I had started on previously, this one kept me interested because the sewing actions were constantly changing. Unlike cross-stitch where you do a lot of repetition of one stitch, I would be sewing on sequins (LOTS and LOTS of sequins...) one minute, connnecting one felt piece with another the next, and all the while seeing project form before my eyes. I definately prefer it to all other types of sewing projects I have attempted thus far.Lastly, it's actually USEABLE! Where another project would just sit in it's frame on your wall and look pretty, this is interactive and fun for kids! I just know that I'm going to take it with me to college and into my home when I grow up. It has been a really worthwhile experience for me, and I highly recommend it for everyone who's grown bored of other slow-moving repetitious stitchery. Enjoy! :)",4 "Really cute I enjoyed the work on this so while it did take a while to complete (about a month working a few hours a day) it wasn't tedious and went quickly. I found the quality to be good- how much quality can you really expect from felt? I made this 3 years ago and it's held up just fine each Christmas. In fact, it is hanging on our wall as we speak for it's 4th year in a row. My daughter, now 8, looks forward to pulling this out every year and it really starts the Christmas excitment in our house. The pockets are big enough to hold a small piece of candy/chocolate (I use Hershey's kisses/krakle, etc). It's a cute/functional decoration.",3 "Lots of Work, Not Great Quality I don't mind putting in a lot of work to create a lovely product, but with this kit it only took a few hours to realize that even with taking the time to do it well, it would still only end up an average looking craft project. True, it's nice to have all of the materials already assembled, counted, plotted, and ready to go, but if you are looking for something that you can bring out year after year and hand down to the next generation - this isn't it. I'll keep working on it to completion (obviously not for this year), but I don't expect it will remain with our family decorations more than a year or two (max).",2 "A lot of work... but worth it. I was not sure how much work was involved in doing this Christmas countdown calendar when I ordered it. As a new grandmother I bought this to give to my son's family for our granddaughter (and her future siblings) to do during the Christmas holidays. Our three sons enjoyed doing the one we had when they were little (and still like doing it even though all grown now). As of this writing I have finished the calendar part and are making the ornaments now. I have never been much of a hand sewer but I am managing to get everything sewn. Some of the ornaments seem smaller than others. I am probably going to change one aspect of it. The instructions call to hang the ornaments from thread attaching the thread to the inside of the pocket so the same ornament will be with the same pocket. My children enjoyed choosing where they wanted the ornaments on the Nutcracker calendar we had so I am going to try attaching Velcro to the back of the ornaments to see if they stay on the calendar until chosen to go in a pocket.Just remember this does take time to make. If you are a fast hand sewer it will still take several days to make so don't wait until December to start.",3 "Very Good Drawing Pencils, Worth the Cost - Recommended Prismacolor Pencils do cost more than some other brands, but I believe they worth the extra cost.When my wife and I first started taking art classes a few years back we bought another brand of pencils (I don't recall which one) and had marginal success in making our drawings ""pop"". We noticed that our teacher was using Prismacolor pencils and he let me try them. The difference was amazing, the ability to shade and blend was so much better.These are high quality pencils that really do make a difference. Highly Recommended!",4 "Larger canvas stretchers Really nice large heavy duty wooden canvas stretchers. I have purchased from this company through Amazon before and liked the quality and will purchase again.",4 "THE BEST I EVER USED. THE BABY STAMPED QUILT TOP IS GREAT !! THE PRINT IS CLEAR & LARGEENOUGH FOR ME TO SEE. I PLAN TO ORDER AGAIN. BETSY JONES, SCOTTSVILLE,KY.",4 "Ex large heavy duty stretchers for canvas Nice extra large heavy duty canvas stretchers. The wood is stright,sturdy, and easy to work with. I have purchased from this seller through Amazon in the past and will do so again.",4 "Lovely Color I own other Faber Brush pens, but I tend to use the blue a lot, so I ordered extra. This is a lovely, dusky blue and the ink flows on smoothly. It's easy to get hooked on these pens. The only downside, and why I deducted a star, is that they do run out ink sooner than I would like. Unfortunately, that's the case with all pens of this sort.",3 "Not happy with seller - Ben Franklin Beware of buying from seller - Ben Franklin. I ordered this product on November 28th, and assumed that because it was so close to Christmas that that is why my order still had not been shipped out by December 5th. Then when I checked my e-mail, I had a message on 12/5 saying that my order was cancelled. No reason was given, it just stated that my order was cancelled and my credit card would not be charged. I was going to cross-stich this as a gift, so I am very upset about this.",0 "Working great! These patches worked even better than I'd imagined. I've used them on 5 pairs of my 6 yr old son's denim jeans. They fade well, and blend in well. They also remained attached firmly even after multiple washes. Also very easy to apply.",3 "Worked for a short time. Initially these worked great applied easily and seemed sturdy. After a round in the washer and dryer the corners lifted pretty bad. Tried re-ironing them but didn't hold. I would recommend these for a quick repair but not a long tears fix. So that's why I gave the "it's ok" rating.",2 "Avoid Its sticks but falls off after the first wash. At lease it didn't fall off as I was wearing the jeans.",0 "These do what they are supposed to do. And that often is not the case anymore, so I am pleased to find that these things work just like they did decades ago. You cut them to fit, iron them on, and they stay on.End of the matter. Good, dependable product and not overpriced.",4 "DO they work? Well the ironing on does- the materials does. But once you wash it it comes off eventually it did. My tailor brilliant.I asked him if he could sew it on. He did from the inside. That was the answer. Human ingenuity.",2 "Cross Stitch Beautiful cross stitch kit that I will start working on as soon as the holiday madness if over. Beautiful colors.",4 "Great knitting in the round These needles were exactly as described and were perfect for my knitting project. The quality of the needles were as described as well.",4 "MUY BUENAS EXCELENTES AGUJAS. DESPUÉS DE USARLAS QUISIERA COMPRAR DE TODOS LOS TAMAÑOS Y LARGOS. OJALÁ VENDIERAN UN KIT EN UN PAQUETE BONITO, SERÍA UN HIT!",4 "Poor quality. Very poor quality product. My husband has experience with upholstery so it should have been an easy project. The bottom layer was cut wrong and had to be pieced together. The cloth with the grid printed on it was not accurate or square so could not be applied correctly. Of course, now that it has been stapled, glued etc. it can't be returned. Don't waste your money.",0 "Block pressing cloth Like some knitters, I have too many works in progress. I have not used the block cloth yet. Just something else in my stash. I am almost finished with a sweater to block (alpaca). My space may be limited for setting up the cloth, but it will be a short inconvenience. Will update hopefully soon.",2 "Sure Block The product was what I expected and the service from Amazon was great. It arrived much sooner than I anticipated. Thank you.",3 "Fun, but challenging Bought the refill b/c my kids begged to be able to make more stickers for themselves. It seems like it should be a fun toy-- and it is kind of. Children under 8 will need help getting the sticker roll aligned properly. Once the roll is in place, they need help placing their little pictures (that will become stickers) into it without wasting LOTS of sticker paper. My kids go through a roll (one refill pack) in one sitting-- but will play with it for about 1 hr. It would be nice if the refill pack were cheaper too.",2 "best deal!! This was a steal! 35 quality tubes of gouache that would have cost at least twice the money. I ordered it and it was in my mailbox two days later. Have used them and find them to be of great viscosity and quality pigment. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great product at a great price. Worth the investment.",4 "Just begun to use but seem like high quality. I confess I got carried away ordering so many colors-- nice marketing by M. Graham! Only drawback I can see is the product seems pricey (hence dropping one star). I like the color-matched stripes on the tubes which make selection easier. Practical size tubes (though of course that depends on how much and how fast you use the paint). I find large tubes tend to dry out and get gunky, while these are easy to spread in a small area to sort and for selection. They squeeze easily (nice tube material) and remain fresh until fully used. Despite my self-criticism of ordering so many colors, I can now return to a particular color with confidence rather than waste paint (if I had fewer colors) mixing for a color match, hence my choice may actually have been more economical and efficient.",3 "Fast delivery The product is a little bite difficult to work with, no many people know about it but the seller is great to work with. Is a nice product when you find how to use it (comes with instructions but English is my second language.Kids love them.Patricia y Jose B",4 "So far so good... needed a small one I have several french knitters, but all of them are too big for what I am trying to accomplish. The one I received is yellow and it works as described.",4 "Very pleased I bought two of these to make scrabbooks for my childrens grandmothers. The red fabric is soft and a nice bright red. The silver frame on front is very clean with adorable sayings on the front. I love them!",4 "Great Graduation Scrapbook The Scrapbook is good quality and works nicely for saving graduation day memories. The color and style makes it a perfect choice for either boys or girls.",4 "Nice album, good value I purchased the navy ""Travel"" themed album and was very pleased with it. The quality was good and all the pages were intact and ready for some future scrapbooking. The focal point frame on the front was a shiny silver with various travel/vacation themed words. The fabric was a sturdy canvas which looks like it will hold up nicely. 12 x 12 albums can get pretty pricey at stores (I just purchased an album at Michaels for over $45) so the value here is great. Nice way to keep your memories alive.",4 "What. The... Alright. I ordered the Pink Baby version of this to make a scrapbook for my daughter. What I received, first of all, looks absolutely nothing like any of these pictures. It isn't even the same type of album. Second, I did NOT receive a baby album, nor a pink one. I got this hideous peach colored album with bones on it that's for a dog. Are you serious?",0 "Handiest item ever When wrapping Xmas gifts, this is so handy, put on your wrist and tape the wrapping paper.....",4 "The service was great. I got exactly what I wanted. The site was easy to follow and I am enjoying the products that I purchased.",3 "Love these scrapbook pages! These pages are so easy to use (I like them better than the post-bound ones). Definitely recommended. Note: Because they have a small plastic border on the edge for ease in turning the pages, 12x12 scrapbook paper has to be trimmed to fit.",4 "great buy These sheets work with the creative memories binders that are 12 x12 and much cheaper then buying them from creative memories. Highly recommend them for scrapbookers.",4 "These are much cheaper elsewhere These can be found for 14.99 every day at Joanne fabrics. Every single week they put a 40% off coupon in the Sunday paper. I went online just now to find them cheaper but found out I'm already getting the best price. Three stars because of the price. The protective sleeves are 9.99 everyday price.",2 "Not as good as previous I have purchased quite a few Westrim strap albums, pages, and page protectors. This most recent purchase of pages for a strap album were just okay. The staple/tabs stick out further than they should and do not look secure. I am sorry to see that these products may not be acceptable for further purchase.",2 "Fabulous Great product, great shipper, fabulous experience overall. Would highly recommend this product and this shipper to anyone that is need of this product.",4 "refill pages review The product was just what I wanted! The refills worked in my album and the product shipped fast! Thanks for sending what I wanted!",4 "Tricky product to find! I was very happy to learn this product was available through Amazon. If you are an ""old"" scrapper you will remember the classic 12X12 albums from a major ""home party"" supplier. These pages are made to copy cat those same album pages. I have looked at many local craft and scrap book places lately without any luck finding these. They work just the same as the ""home party"" suppliers worked. I have no complaints about the product-I like that they are still available and for less money!",4 "Ravingly scrapped The product was as ordered and was received before the promised date. My scrapbooking wife is throughly pleased.",4 "Wonderful Starter Set I had never worked in charcoal before, and this is a wonderful choice for the beginner. The only thing missing from this set is the correct sharpener for charcoal. Otherwise, you get hard, medium, and soft pencils, two charcoal sticks, a buffer, and a case to carry it in. Good deal.",4 "It's charcoal, not porcelain Maybe I was lucky, but my tin of charcoal arrived without damage. Maybe they have improved their packing techniques.But please note that charcoal can be used in all different sizes. So if your pieces are broken, it's not a big deal. Just use it anyway. In fact, people actually pay for jars of charcoal dust. It can be applied with a brush for delicate effects.If you drop a piece of charcoal a few feet, say from the table to the kitchen floor, it is going to break. Pick it up, blow off the cat hair and get back to work. Colored pencils, on the other hand, can be ruined by dropping them. If the lead breaks inside the wood, it can be very hard to sharpen because the point keeps breaking off. I gave up on colored pencils as a regular art medium.In any case, wherever you work with charcoals, it's a good idea to cover the floor with newspaper to catch the dust that will descend as you work. Likewise wearing an old shirt and dedicated apron is prudent.Beautiful work can be created with charcoals. So send your inner critic away and find your inner artist.And the best advice I ever got was this: Never compare your own work to the work of others.",3 "good value. This set gets only 4 stars because it comes with no white. Not that white is necessary but it would sure help render better drawings than the contents of this set alone. The pencils are actually better than what i expected but the compressed charcoal is what surprised the most. Overall this is an ok set but be aware that you will need white charcoal if you plan to get better using the technique.",3 "Great !!! Great product , was a christmas gift and got it a week before christmas so the shipping was pretty quick. my brother loved it ! will buy from again",4 "It's just ok... Was a bit disappointed when I received the item in the mail. Container holding the charcoal was tin-ny and cheap. I guess the contents themselves (pieces of charcoal, other pencils) were all fine- it's just that the presentation/box it came in was lacking. Also discovered that the outside cardboard and plastic packaging was damaged and partly opened. Made me question how reputable the company was- and why I didn't just go for a more recognizable brand (Faber Castell, Strathmore, etc). Disappointed since I was giving it as a gift. Ended up purchasing another set- post-Christmas, a Prisma-Color collection from Strathmore. The packaging/presentation was much nicer. I guess this set would have been fine- if you were looking to pay less money and didn't need it as a gift.",1 "THANKS HYATT!!!!!! I've never reviewed something before but for this item I felt the need to share.The product arrived right on time and boy was I pleased to see that Hyatt already opened my package for me!! We all know how solid charcoal is, especially to be traveling loosely in a box!! I was so pleased to find it ripped open inside the box and in multiple pieces!!! Thanks guys! I understand, why not just take an item that is already open and throw it in a box and send it away, I mean what's its bought WHO CARES?! Now I should say thanks, now instead of 3 charcoal pencils like I ordered I have 6 or 7 smaller broken pencils. WHAT A DEAL!!! Order from Hyatt, THEY WILL MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MATTER!!",0 "Charcoal pencil set I only gave it 2 stars becasue they didn't hold up long enough. I had one sitting on the kitchen counter top getting ready to use it, and all it did was drop a few feet to the floor and it was broken in pieces. Then, several others got broken very easily as well. I think they should be made to last longer, esp. for what I paid for them.Mary Lord",1 "Beautiful! Love this product and the seller is super to work with. We'll do more business in the future!",4 "colors and pigment density Great colors and pigment density. What a bargan. So cheap, yet soooo good. I love the intense colors. Wish this came in a larger set.",4 "Poor quality Guess I should of listened to other reviews... Very poor quality watercolor paints. Sorry but he ones you can buy at 99 cent stores are way better!!! I got to take on a camping trip. Would return but my ""window"" to return item has closed says Amazon...",0 "Meh These watercolors are rich in color. Yet, they came to me cracked, powder everywhere, and it was not impressive. The tin it is in is very flimsy. I will just stick to my watercolors in tubes and never buy this kind again...",0 "Pleased with set Very nice set of student watercolors. Colors were very clear, and the array was quite nice. Would recommend to others.",3 "Too weak to be much good I read the other reviews, but chose to take a chance, since I'd had such good luck with other Art Alternative products, and the little case looked handy. That was a mistake. While the little case is handy and portable, these things are too pale and watery to be worth the trouble. I would not recommend buying them.",1 "Not professional quality I think this watercolors are not for professionals, because there is no shine in the painting.When the colors are wet, they do not have the same color as they were in the case.",1 "Watercolors are of good quality I will purchase these again for my daughter the quality is good and the price is reasonable to be considered a value.",3 "Wrong product received Very excited to find a easy travel water color set. Problem though. I received ""Crayola"" Washable Kids' Paint (10 assorted colors) instead.",0 "Don't like these Hi, the reason I don't like these is they're a pain to use. I kept adding water to try to lift the paint off and no luck. I couldn't get enough pigment onto the brush no matter what I tried... I've gone back to my Windsor-Newton's and Holbein's. They are worth the extra money for rich colors and ease of use. I was disappointed in this product because it seemed a nice choice. Not.",1 "Okay but... Very handy and small enough to keeping in my purse. Comes with a versatile soft synthetic pointed round brush, which works very well for both thick and thin lines. The quality of the pigments isn't great but works if you're doing VERY soft washes or want VERY transparent colors. Case is flimsy and came with a dent in the middle of the lid that prevented it from closing properly.",2 "nice packaging... I liked the sleek, solid tin and the assortment of colors but I should have heeded the reviews who noted the colors didn't transfer well.If you are using these paints and want bold/dark colors, you either have to paint a layer, let dry, then paint again and add layers (which can destroy the paper) or seriously SCRUB the paintbrush onto the cake of watercolor (which will instantly destroy the tip of most paint brushes).Struck with a recent, sudden urge to watercolor (blame it on a gift of thePentel Arts Aquash Water Brush, (FRHMBP)- it makes watercoloring just as easy & clean as using pens or markers) I'd picked upCrayola Washable Watercolorsat a big box store and a few days later ordered this Art Alternatives set, hoping they'd be quality suitable for a bit more serious art. They weren't- I keep finding myself going back to the crayolas and only using this set to retint the crayola primary colors that aren't quite true primaries.Bottom line: if the depth of color and ease of use is less than a children's set of watercolors, and the price is exponentially more, this is a product to PASS on.",1 "Great colors I love the colors in this set. I'm a ""new"" watercolor fan and getting certain colors together are not easy to do. This set has the colors that I am unable to create on my own as a novice artist. Thank you very much. The product is smooth and easy to use, although note that you do need to take your time once you get the rectangular wet. It's not an instant goo pond, you know? You have to let it muddle.",4 "Very Nice Water Color Set I like the selection of colors and I also like the quantity that the manufacturer provides.",4 "Watercolors These are excellent. I am very happy with this product and will buy more when I run out. Perfect.",4 "I like this... For the price of this and the color that it brings to paper is good for me for this grade of watercolor pan paint ..... I would so buy this again..",4 "Lovely Paints A beautiful collection of colors to paint. Soft and warm tones. The packaging is convenient and portable... I love It!",3 "excellent! i recieved the itiem quickly, it was exactly what i thought i would get. i didnt have any problems!i would recomend this item to anybody:)",4 "You need to know this... These watercolors are very bright. They look very light and faded, when wet, so I thought it was going to be another cheap set. But I was very happy to see that they dried to vibrant colors. The set has a great color selection and It is very inexpensive, but NOT cheap.It comes in a compact and discrete silver box, that it's easy to carry with you at any time for those out of the blue inspiration moments.I'm very pleased with my Purchase.",4 "Not very sticky This was ok, but the adhesive is not as sticky as I expected. Velco part works fine. Otherwise it is fine.",2 "Great Easy to cut and apply to whatever you need. The beige blends in a bit nicer then the typical black.",4 "Great organizing system I had my scrapbook paper stacked on a shelf horizontally and it was difficult to get to just what I wanted. These vertical paper holders allow you to organize by related colors, see exactly what you have, and remove the desired sheet easily. Worth the investment and I wish I'd bought them sooner because of the convenience and efficiency they provide.",4 "Perfect paper protection This is the best paper storage system I have come across. I have tried many different storage methods. This is my favorite and I have used it for years. You can use the smaller boxes to divide your papers by brand or color. I use many of these together on a shelf. The small boxes do not stand up well on their own but it works it you stand them up between the larger boxes. Storing my papers vertically allows more storage with easier access and no more dog-eared papers.",4 "Mixed feelings about the paper holder I actually purchased this from Scrapbook.com, which was around the same price as Amazon. The idea of having the papers stored in this manner is great, because I find it easier to locate the papers I'm looking for, especially with the easy to label dividers. The fact that it is vertically stored, also seems to save space for me. However, I don't think the product is worth this price, as the paper holders are made out of a fairly cheap/ thin plastic and will not stand on their own as is shown in the picture. Also, if you happen to have the Ikea Expedit shelving, the holders will not fit between the shelves as they are too tall.",2 "scrapbooking folders Excellant source of storage for my scrapbooking papers. They are very sturdy and see-thru so you can see what you have inside. I will definetly order more of these.",4 "Very Helpful This is a great way to store your craft paper for cards or scrap-booking. It makes it easy to sort and find when needed. I recommend this product.",4 "Where's my.... Love this product, there are many options to help keep things organized. Cost is very reasonable and product very sturdy, I can find things in my craft room again!",4 "Great Markers These markers are so great...they do not bleed and they flow so wonderfully.I use them all the time and want more.",4 "Copic Sketch Markers The copic markers I purchased at Amazon.com were wonderful and well priced. They have deep, rich colors and I like the plastic container they come in. This was a very good price and I am completely satisfied with my purchase. This purchase makes me want more of the copic color sets Amazon.com offers for my card making craft. You do have to make sure you have the right paper to use or they will bleed. I am using Georgia Pacific Card Stock paper and it works fine and is inexpensive. Amazon.com is very reliable for any purchases, my husband has also used them for many of his important purchases - good company to deal with!",4 "The wife loves these things. I haven't used them, but my scrapbooking wife loves them. She's picky about the tools she uses, so that's say saying alot.",4 "Horrible! This product was given to me as a gift. When I went to use it half the markers didn't work. A week later when I went to use it again, No paint came out. Rip-OFF! The company has no website or contact info and the product was discontinued(I wonder why), so I am stuck with it.",0 "pretty This is my favorite set of pillowcases that I have made (and I have made alot) Just the right amount if decoration and will go with many colorsI made it for a gift but have to kee it for myself I like it so well.",4 "Sewing for kids These were perfect for teaching my granddaughter how to cross stitch. No counting little square, clearly stamped with nice large x's",3 "Quick and easy The quality of the pillowcases is top notch. I am enjoying the work on them as it goes along quickly and will make a great sale item for our upcoming bazaar.",4 "Very nice The stamped pillowcases looked just like they did in the thumbnail and arrived on time in, good condition. They were a gift so I didn't open the packaging but I'm sure my sister will let me know if there's something wrong with them.",4 "love these page planners These page planners are GREAT for putting pages together! When I go to crops I have everything I need to finish the pages.",4 "Needed I organize my scrapbook paper packs from Close to my heart in these and it works out well. I will be purchasing more in the future.",4 "Great Product! Since I purchase scrapbooking supplies with a specific page idea in mind, these page planners are perfect for keeping the elements together until I can tackle the project. They also cut down on the amount of time spent searching for just the right color cardstock or ribbon, important since I am not a particularly fast scrapper to begin with!",4 "Where's my.... Love this product, there are many options to help keep things organized. Cost is very reasonable and product very sturdy, I can find things in my craft room again!",4 "Lovely. This yarn worked up into a lovely scarf one of 200 I made over the time I was out with injury. It was very thin, not as thin as baby yarn, very, very silky. I loved this particular color that had slight undertones of blue and violet in this little thread that is woven within it. I sent the scarf to my childhood art teacher, really well received. Knew the color would be right for her. I think from a crocheting point of view I was especially glad to have a pink/purple tone that wasn't cheap or too bright. I worked some I had from my order into quilt blocks for pillows and a blanket. Very easily worked with other yarns though it is a bit on the light weight side.",4 "Caron Yarn Knitted Sweater This wasn't the mixed color I was originally looking to make my sweater, but this color has turned out beautifully. I'm looking forward to wearing the finished product. The price per skein was the best I found on the internet. Thanks again.",4 "Yarn I bought this skein of yarn to complete a project I had previously started and was unable to buy this yarn at a local store as they were no longer carrying Shadows.",3 "simply soft Great color to add to my grandson's new afghan. Good to be able to find them since they are discontinued.",4 "love this yarn I had a very hard time finding this yarn in stores. I much rather go to a store than buy online. BUT when I did order it and I received it very quickly. Plus I didnt have to pay shipping. The yarn looks great in my project. I will definitely be using this yarn again. I look forward to purchasing it through Amazon again as well. Thumbs up from me.",4 "I love this yarn! I love this yarn. The color is beautiful, the yarn is super soft and it feels nice in thick once knitted up.",4 "Too little yarn for WAY too much money! My daughter bought this yarn to start a knitting project. It is nice yarn, but it is a tiny skein and it had a LARGE price tag.Check prices elsewhere to avoid getting RIPPED off.",0 "Contains everything you need! This is the most economical charcoal drawing kit out there that contains everything you need to start out making charcoal sketches. There is instruction on the package explaining what each kind of pencil and smudger is used for. It was my daughter's first ""real"" art kit and I was really happy it was inclusive of everything she needed to get started with charcoal sketches.",4 "Drawing Kit was a Hit! I bought this kit as a gift for my hubby who has renewed interest in drawing. The materials were sent quickly and just as presented online. It was just the ticket to jump start his creative juices and he bought all sorts of art supplies to go with this kit.",3 "good basic set My kid wants to try charcoal drawing. This set had starter stick, pencil and kneaded eraser. It did not have mixing pencil, which turns out to be a sharpened plastic stick. We went to art supply store for this.",3 "Maybe for experimenting, but nothing professional. It arrived fast but the quality was not worth it. Though the pencils say they are all different hardnesses, they all pretty much apply the exact same way. White pencil so hard that practically no color is shown. Kneaded eraser was tough and was difficult to clean. Very difficult to blend and make a base grey from which to pick up/add to.",1 "I am verry happy with this item and prompt shipping I am looking forward to working on the this item it will enjoyable to work on because I like doing this kind of craft.Tammy",4 "Try for the peach complected Nailing the right red for the overall peachy complexion can be difficult without a lot of muddy mixing. But I think this paint will help. My portrait teacher showed me this: on a slightly greenish neutral toned ground, painting very thinly with the least oil, build up darks with the OH Raw Umber. Then, using a triad of OH Cremnitz white, RU and the barok red develop the spectrum of skin. Again very thinly so the optical mixing of the toned ground can give depth in the shadows. For the lips, and interdental lines, and on the eye reds, too, try Mars violet. But caution is urged with the barok red because it can quickly erupt into orange and blast the transparency.",4 "Very fluffy! I spent several days searching everywhere in the Portland OR area and even called some shops up in Seattle. I wanted a really fluffy, thick and heavy batting for the new quilt I made. Silk, satin, velvet and lace, it needed something rich inside to match it's outside.When I found this online, I was worried it wouldn't meet what I wanted. Thankfully, it was about an inch thick, warm and soft. we love it and I will definitely be using it again and again. I just wish it were available in the local Joannes. I just have no patience to wait for it!",4 "Dyed I bought 3lb of brown microcrystalline, and I'm pretty sure what I received was white wax, dyed brown. This makes it stiffer to work with and it melts strangely.Would not buy again",1 "works well I bought this wax to carve and melt for use in lost wax jewelry casting. It is soft and pliable. It is very easy to carve, but a little too soft for the jeweler's saw. It melts and pours beautifully, with very few or no bubbles. For those who need something to compare it to, it feels like a sticky candle. Not too great for carving with power tools as it softens very easily, but excellent for hand tools. Scraps come off in smooth ribbons. I am happy with this product and got exactly what I was looking for.",4 "sculpting wax nice workability when warmed up, sets firm. High quality wax for sculpting maquettes or casting purposes.",3 "Great for tufting cushions! I used these to tuft some cushions on my ikea couch and they worked very well. The only factor to keep in mind is that they are somewhat thick so they will leave noticeable holes in the fabric. However I don't think that is something you can get away with if you are looking for needles at this length since they would be very fragile if made thinner.The needles are very strong and I used them to pierce through burlap and upholstery foam. Makes tufting or any upholstery work much easier than using shorter needles.",4 "it's ok it's not for a professional...bends easily !!!!! would not recommend it for anyone sewing anything heavier than a flimsy fabric.",2 "Received & used today Used a couple of them today to attach some upholstery buttons.Just what I needed.This is my 1st experience with long needles such as this,but had to get them for my project.Just be gentile with them.I slightly bent one of the shorter ones.All in all,worked great.",4 "A lesson learned I made the mistake of clicking too quickly on One Click to Buy and didn't know how to check to see if the order needs a ""are you sure you want to order"". I now know I must be sure before one click. I could have tried to return the needles, but that was too much trouble, so I kept them. I paid 12.00 but could have purchased them locally for 4.00. I learned a lesson.",4 "Long and thick These needles are long and thick. I would estimate probably 2mm to maybe 3mm diameter, MUCH thicker than a regular sewing needle. The point is reasonably sharp. The eyes are big enough for yarn or a ribbon.Dritz also has a smaller version of these, a pack with 4, 5, and 6"" needles, with the 4 and 5"" inch being a bit skinnier but still much thicker than regular hand sewing needles. I didn't see them on Amazon but found them at my local sewing store. I ended up preferring those instead as I didn't want a big hole in my cloth. These big ones, however, would be great I imagine for hefty sewing projects.",3 "Great for film production The needles were durable, perfectly smooth, and just the right lengths. I work in the film business and we needed to thread fishing line through fruit for a special effects shot. I recommend them as part of the arsenal for anyone who does a lot of production design and practical effects.",4 "Didn't get the job done... I recently started a project that required an upholstery needle (12"") to attach a button for that 'tufted' pillow look. Let's just say, it didn't go well. These needles are tragically dull and unable to pass through muslin or quilting cotton (which is an impressive failure). With quite a bit of force, and bending the needle in the process, I finally got the needle through, but it just wasn't up to the job in the long run.Maybe I just don't understand upholstery needles, but I was disappointed with these. I don't think I'll be going to these for further upholstery projects.Needless to say, I love every other Dritz product I own.",1 "Works but a little dull Long Straight Upholstery Hand Needles- 4/Pk Long Straight Upholstery Hand Needles- 4/Pk . Great product, the needles were straight and strong. The only problem was, the needles were a little dull. I sharpened them with a little sand paper and now they work fantastic.",3 "Bends like a toy These needles are very poorly built. Whatever metal they used is very soft. My three year old could have bent these needles in half!",0 "did the job I bought this package not for upholstery use but for another use. I have no idea how these work for upholstery. Fast delivery item as described and shown.",3 "Upholstery needles. As of right now I haven't had occassion to use the needles. I just thought it would be wise to have a small set of these heavy duty needles just in case. My last set have finally all been misplaced and so it's time to replenish. Glad to have them back as cheap as I have using Amazon.",3 "A+ It is a very good product the needles where strong and worked well for sewing on the buttons on my couch cushions.",4 "NEEDLES These are just what I was looking for. Just as good if not better that the others on the internet.",4 "Great for Tufted Headboard Project These needles were perfect for my tufted headboard project, and now I am ready to tackle my next project -- new buttons on a dozen large upholstered foam pillows -- 9 buttons each! -- and it should go without a hitch. Great price, very good quality and speedy shipping.",4 "High quality cuts, will cut cleanly though cardboard and 4 sheets of paper My wife loved it. Has a nice weight and the cuts are very clean.I have tried it on cardboard and with 4 stacked sheets of paper. The wavy sheet that goes inside the cardboard was not even crushed, it remained with its original ""waviness"" and the overall appearance was that of a laser cut.It would probably cut cleanly up to 10 stacked sheets, but I did not test it with more than four.",4 "Perfect! I bought this to make magnets out of getglue stickers. The paper punch cuts perfectly clean even with the thick magnetic sheets.",4 "Good stuff Worth the money very good thing to have just don't try to punch through two sheets of 110 lb paper it is going to break I know now. But i got it fixed. A+",4 "Perfect I needed a variety of circle punchers for a project, so I purchased about a dozen different sizes through Amazon. Most were from EK Success and they are all perfect. Look great, very easy to use and the circles come out perfectly every time. Definitely recommend.",4 "An awesome punch! This is a great punch. I've got several of the Martha Stewart punches and couldn't find a circle big enough that would get here quickly (I had a school project to finish for a teacher and needed it before the weekend and the snow storm!). I also was leary of the MS punches as they can be really hard to push - and I had 250+ holes to punch. This worked so well - I lined up the paper and my 4 year old as able to easily grab and squeeze the punch to cut the hole. It is heavy, but I expected that with the size of the hole/circle needed and assumed it would be steel adequate for the job. That said, it is heavy so I did need to take a break a few times during this project, but I'm really glad we have this in our craft arsenal - the kids are using it now to make long caterpillars out of circles. :-)",4 "Muy Útil Perforadores de excelente calidad. Muy práctico, corta papel y cartulina, y no es voluminoso. Se pueden crear muchisimas cosas con el.",4 "Circle Nesting Punch I loved it!, The shape is perfect, nicely trimmed, is practical, not very heavy, I recommend it 100%, no papers mistreats",4 "Amazing and easy to use I bought this to use for a project and it was perfect. It arrived in great condition and earlier than I thought. It is sharp and easy to use.",4 "Excellent It shipped fast and the item works better than expected! i had the doubt it would work on adhesive paper and it perfectly did!",4 "Works great. I used this to cut circular pictures from photo paper. It made nice, smooth cuts. I would recommend this tool.",4 "Circle Nesting Punch Furador maravilhoso, com corte preciso e perfeito, anatmico, de fácil manuseio, resultado fantástico nos trabalhos artesanais. Recomendo o item. Adorei!",4 "Very nice punch machine !! Makes its work perfect !! My wife and I, was punching some circles last night, and we was afraid about NON-FINISHED edges, but it cuts perfect.",3 "Easily dispensed of 2 too quickly These punches are poor quality; but you get what you pay for I suppose.The first punch caught/ snagged on itself at the very top of the circle and would lock because the cutting wedges weren't aligned. It made it very difficult to punch holes without a tremendous amount of force (I got blisters on my palms from wrestling with it so much). It eventually, after only about 100 punches, snapped at the hinges below the handle.The second one I ordered had the cutting plates aligned properly, but still snapped at the hinges below the handle just as the first one had; I managed about 200 punches out of this one before it died.I'm sure they'd be perfect for small jobs, one punch here, another there, but if you plan on using it heavily, I advise you look elsewhere.",0 "Perfect Just perfect for people like me that do lots of crafts work !!! Nice to use, soft and perfect circle !!! Love it!",4 "Excellent quality !! !! Super easy super sturdy !! Great price and even better product !!! The quality here is by far better than any Ive bought in the stores. Will last forever !",4 "Great Punch I ordered this punch to add to my ever growing card making collection. This is a very precise and strong punch. I love it and I know you will too.",4 "Couldn't even finish my first project Was THRILLED with the first 6 punches - on the 7th one, and every one thereafter, the punch stopped ""making contact"" in one place - and consistently ruined each punch after the first few perfect ones. What began as a very satisfying experience quickly became a real disappointment. I do NOT recommend this punch.",0 "Sturdy, good-quality punch I bought this punch to make my own stickers, and it's fantastic! This punch is somewhat heavier than others I've purchased, with quality construction and ease of use. If you're cutting out a picture, just turn it over to get a perfect view of exactly what you're cutting.And this punch is available in different sizes, so you can pick the one that best suits your needs.",4 "Works great! I bought this punch holes in our Awana Cubbies book so we could put a picture of the kids behind it. Works great and is easy to use.",4 "Works great I don't have much time for crafts, but I frequently make things for use in Sunday School, decorations for my kids' birthday parties, etc. I didn't even know punches that make large circles even existed until recently. What a timesaver! I have cut many circles out by hand over the years - wish I had known about this sooner! :)",4 "It cuts circles This hole-punch is great and feels sturdy. I like that you can see through the bottom and line up what you're cutting. I use this punch for making buttons (using Shrinky-dinks!) and I haven't had any trouble with it. It is a little bulky, but it takes very little effort to punch, so it's certainly a tradeoff. I think this punch would be wonderful for scrapbooking as well, considering the size and the view through the bottom.",4 "amazon is awesome! The punch seems good...smooth circle, smooth edge. The product title does not say circle or scallop and under the color description it states ""1.25"" Scallop Circle"". This is not correct. The punch is 1.5 circle as shown in the picture. I should have looked a little closer because I wanted a scalloped circle so planned to return the item. Amazon processed my return and did not require me to return the item. How awesome is that...granted I purchase frequently...but that is great customer service! Saved me the trip to UPS or USPS. Thanks!!!! Not sure what I'll use the 1.5 circle punch for but maybe my kids can find a use ;)",3 "Great sewing machine for the price range. I teach sewing lessons in Spring Texas (www.GetSewing.com). I was tired of students bring ""problem"" machines. I bought this machine for because two students brought ones like it and I was impressed with the quality for the price range. A good thing is, you can sew very slowly. The machine goes when you press on the foot pedal, it doesn't growl and hesitate. You can also sew fast too. The only thing I don't like on this model is that every time you stop, it stops with the needle down in the fabric and you must turn the hand wheel to move it up. It would be much more useful if the needle stopped in the position.",3 "A Fashion designer on a budget's DREAM This sewing machine has been nothing but amazing for the past six months I have been useing it. I have made so many things with this. It is really good at sewing thick fabrics. The machine is heavy duty yet so light. This machine is just way beyond worth the price. I purchased mine not from amazon and for $100 (its a refurb) it looks brand new and gets the job done like it was brand new. It came with quilting feet and that was a plus even though i have never used quilted vefore atleast i have the option. (I am a design major)There are so many good things about this machine-Lcd screen-light weight-heavy duty-button holes are amazingly simple (not so much on the very expensive machines at my school)overall this machine is great and i have had many sewing machine horror storys that cost 2-3 times this.",4 "Good updated machine... Earlier this year I was given my first machine...a 35 yr old Viking. I works great but recently broke one of it's belts. Needlesstosay it was going to take a week to get a new one, and being in the middle of a project, I needed something quickly. I picked up this model by Brother. It will take some getting used to compared to the 35 yr old one but, once I get the hang of it I think it will be a great addition. Super light weight, (especially compared to the 40lb older one), and easy to use, great easy to follow instructions, and awsome additional stitches I am excited to use it more. My only negative though is using it for what I do, embelishing jeans and overalls for my kids and friends kids, the thickness of the sewing stage makes this difficult. It seems about 1-2"" thicker than the Viking. I may, for these projects, have to use the old one.",3 "good for everday use I do not know how to sew. I have not read the manual but I was able to follow pretty basic instructions and hem the curtains that have been sitting around for a year. Since then I have hemmed several pair of pants. So I would rate this machine a 5 if you need it for everyday mending.",3 "Updated review: Have changed my opinion... I have two of these machines, both purchased at WalMart. I sew for a living, so they are used daily. They start out working great, but within a year, I started having tension problems with both.. HOWEVER,I'm updating my feedback because I have made a discovery about these machines (someone left feedback with information that worked!).First, let me say, that these machines offer a lot of features for less money.. They really do offer a lot and are very easy to use. It's fun to be able to switch to decorative stitches so easily and get nice results..The problems I had with this machine was a tension problem. After about a year of use, the tension kept screwing up.. We don't have a brother authorized dealer in our area to fix machines, so I would have had to pay Walmart $75 to ship it somewhere to be fixed, and was told I ""may"" be charged more for the repair. Knowing I might end up paying more in repairs than I paid for the machine, I opted to purchase another Brother machine, because, as I said, I really do like the features of these machines and the ease of use..Within a year, I started having the same problem with that machine, too.. I have to say, I sew pretty much daily, though, for hours at at time.. I really work machines...I ended up buying a singer heavy duty (joke) that couldn't even touch the brothers.. So I returned it and purchased a 3rd brother machine... After all this, I read some advice someone left on a feedback about these machines, saying her repair person had told her to set the tension at 2, rather than 4... I read that and thought, NO WAY...I've been sewing for 40 plus years and have always set the tension at 4.. But I got both my older brothers out and tried it.. Low and behold, they both work fine with the tension set at 2!!I recently upgraded to a Bernina machine (LOVE it), but I was so amazed to realize that the Brother computerized machines have many of the same features that sell a Bernina..The brothers are not built with the same engineering wonders as a Bernina, but I have to give Brother credit for incorporating a lot of features found on expensive machines, for a lot less money.My updated view of the Brothers have changed.. I think if you are someone who doesn't intend to sew for hours and hours on a daily basis, this type of machine will work wonderfully for you and you'll enjoy it a lot... Probably the most important thing to remember is to clean out the bobbin cartridge on a regular basis (the manual shows you how to do it).. For whatever reason, these machines collect a lot of lint under the bobbin and it affects the stitching incredibly.. Also, change the needle on a regular basis.. Newer needles seem to dull much faster than the needles of yesteryear, and a dull needle really messes with the way these machines work..",3 "Good for general duties I got this machine mainly to do buttonholes (I use a serger for most of my sewing). It works fine for everything I've done. It doesn't do well with thick fabric or several layers of light fabric. I don't like the presser foot lever being located on the right. Being right-handed, it's very awkward to raise & lower the presser foot while I'm holding my fabric. Also, there is no way to change the needle ending position. It always ends down & I would like to have it end in the up position most of the time. But, I got it mainly for making buttonholes & they're a breeze! I would recommend this machine for anyone doing light duties or occasional sewing.",3 "Brother CE 4000 sewing machine. I am a professional seamstress & I LOVE my new Brother CE 4000. It has given me more inspiration to do my only line of work & wish I have gotten it long ago. And the price was incredibly small. Thank you very much! --Jeanne Zimmerman718 Sulphur Spgs Rd #C-5Malvern AR 72104",4 "Worked for one project It is built cheap. Not sturdy enough for 1 project a year. After it stopped working the repair shop said it was easier/cheaper to just buy a new one. We bought a non computerized machine that was built sturdier.",0 "Great Machine for a Great Price - Highly Durable I love this machine. I received it as a gift and have been sewing with it for over a year. I have made many different items using fabrics of varying thicknesses. It has always done everything I've wanted it to, and the only time I have problems is from operator error. It is a breeze to sew with and I recommend it highly!",4 "Love it! The machine shipped well. I received the machine in very good condition.I haven't sewn in many years and bought it for simple projects. I sat down yesterday and it was great to use. I love it! I think it was a terrific buy.",4 "Outstanding! I was seriously skeptical about purchasing a refurbished sewing machine but with great communication and reassurance through the company I bought it from, plus the excellent price, I felt as though it was a win/win situation. I am not disappointed! the sewing machine looks/acts brand new! It's everything I wanted and then some and so easy to use. I would definitely recommend this product!",4 "Decent Sewing Machine After wanting to upgrade to a machine with more than just the basic stitches, I went with this one. My other machine was a Brother, and I never had any problems with it. This is my first computerized sewing machine--so it took a bit of time getting used to it.I have had this machine for almost 3 years--and I have sewn clothing, quilts, and hemmed my jeans and repaired cloth diapers on it. While hemming my jeans is a bit rough on the machine, the jean-a-ma-jig really helps to get the needle over the thick seams.I love the drop in bobbin....threading the needle is easy, and so is winding bobbins--but be careful--I found that when I bought the prewound bobbins and Joanns--if I used it up and went to re-wind it, for some reason, the winder and the bobbin didn't want to be friends. I had to go buy more Brother-specific bobbins to wind my own.One thing that still gets me sometimes--every time you turn your machine on--it re-sets the needle. Sometimes I forget this, and break a needle when I have my quilting foot on there. You have to adjust the needle every time you turn it on if you have a special foot on.This machine would work for a beginner or someone who has been sewing forever--it's easy to learn, the manual is easy to read, and I've had no problems with it other than what I've mentioned here.",3 "Had better machine I've done about 5 hours sewing on this machine and now it comes up with a F2 fault code and the machine won't work. According to the manual I have to contact the Brother service department....I've also never encounted such problems with the cotton getting tangled around the top spool nor had the needle unthread it self. I know this can be handled by pulling enough thread through but I've done alot of sewing over the years and never had this problem. Still I guess you get what you pay for.",1 "Great Machine! I had my mom's 1960s machine for a long time, and when that finally broke down four years ago, I got this Brother. I am SO impressed! It's not the fastest machine, but it does the job. I have a home based business where I sew almost every single day, and it's going on four years for me without showing any signs of wearing down.I love all the different stitches, some really cool decorative ones are fun to use. Mostly I just use a straight stitch or zigzag, and I've used the button holer a few times as well. Everything has worked as intended.Basically, I love that I got this at a reasonable price. It's perfect for the beginner/intermediate sewer who needs something that gets the job done but doesn't have too many bells and whistles to confuse you!",4 "Sewing machine I love my new Brother sewing machine. I have an older model that I have had and used for 15 years. It was time for a new one.",4 "Not built to last. It was great when it was new but stopped working after 2 years. This machine has computer functions with codes. If you get an 'F' code you have a choice of either bringing it to a dealer or it's junk. If you decide to bring it to an authorized repairer the cost is $114 just to look at it. If you need routine maintenance such as oiling you also need to bring it to a dealer. I wouldn't buy another Brother sewing machine. It's a great machine but it just didn't last.",0 "A great buy! I purchased my machine 4 years ago, and I am still very pleased with its performance. I've used it for many projects, and of course it needs alittle TLC from time to time, but thats not a problem. Very easy to clean out. but I do wish they manual explained where you might put some oil.",4 "head of house hold I purchased the sewing machine for my daughter-in-law and niece for Xmas. They wanted my wife to teach them how to sew. This seamed to be a good starter machine and being refurbished If they lose interest I won't be out to much money. Seller was great in the way they packaged it.and shipping time was super fast. I would definently purchase from them again if the needed.",4 "sewing machine good product! you can tell there are some issues with it. received within 3 days of placing my order!!!",3 "ok but a tight fit I bought this for the Jack Richeson Academy Weston Full French Easel. While it does fit, it's a very tight squeeze to zip it all in properly at the top - the legs of the easel just seem a tad long for this particular bag. Some of the sewing/zipper/seam construction internally appears cheap. That said, it will be serviceable, the pockets will be handy. I primary bought it to take it through security at the airport or it I take the train to a nearby park to draw, I think it will come in handy.",3 "Excellent Product I've owned three of these canvas backpacks. One's zipper broke and I couldn't fix it. The other two are working just fine and I've had them for years. For me, they are the only backpacks that are the right size for both full french easels and large Versa plein air easels (as well as other necessary equipment). It's not especially sturdy or well made- but it's the size that works and if you're just carrying it relatively short distances from car into the field it works just fine.",3 "Great Product! I have used all kinds of oil paint and this is a very nice paint. The price is very good I would not normally buy this much paint but at this price you can not go wrong. I was a little skeptical after reading one of the reviews about the tube breaking but took the chance and I am very happy very nice product!!!",4 "Great for lots of projects I use this paint to make ""footprints"" of my kids on canvas. It's great because it doesn't run and comes off skin pretty easily with wet wipes. And it's large enough that it will probably last me the rest of my life. :)",4 "Great Paint! A friend of mine paints a lot. I got her this tube of white along with a bunch of other art supplies. She hadn't tried Winton Oil paints before but was pleasantly surprised at how good the quality was. Great tube of paint!",4 "Easy to ship or travel with in airplane This winton oil color is non flammable which makes it east to have it shipped by courier or stow in checked baggage. I learnt a little bit the hard way and ended up knowing all this stuff.",4 "white paint winton oil paints are thick, dense, and fine. Having compared to other brands I find I prefer these oil paints",4 "Color not to say of a painting. good, nice and cheap. ship quality, all fine, safe and fast. Forward as the elephant",4 "great price, ordered monday, recieved thursday, thanks! Thanks so much for your prompt service. The price was great and the product was everything I expected. I will be a returning customer soon!",4 "Looking forward I have not used the paint yet. I have cleaned and reorganised my studio and worked on some old canvases that use a different White. A kindle book I bought from Amazon is filling my time as I study some techniques I want to try, also.",4 "Really stand up to the rigors of postal mail I've been usign these for several years now to ship items like certificates or photos to my customers. The postal service really tortures mail. On occasion, I've had items returned to me as undeliverable, enabling me to see for myself how things get treated in the mail. Even in the post office's cardboard ""Priority Mail"" envelopes, the contents often get horribly mangled, the envelope torn. Plus, no matter how large your write ""Do Not Bend"" on the envelope, they will try to jam them into small mail boxes or PO Boxes.These mailers are difficult to bend. It would have to be intentional if they bent these. I've had customers write to thank me for using these, because they could see that the post office had made their best effort to damage the shipment, but the contents arrived intact.If you must ship by USPS, these are the way to go for flats.",4 "Work well for little hands These are perfect for my budding young artists to get experience using charcoal without the huge mess. Found the paper perforations to not be the best and ended up with really long exposed tips. Hasn't been an issue because they are durable.",4 "really nice I have become hooked on paper punches and this one is generously sized and great for all kinds of projects. It works well and I would feel confident recommending it to other paper crafters.Service all around was good.",4 "love love this product works like a dream, would recommend this product 100 percent..try it for yourself you will love it.",4 "high quality punch The punch is of high quality. It seems durable and quite heavy. The only thing I don't like is that the paper gets stuck in the punch sometimes and I have to tear it out. That would be a problem if you wanted the flower shaped hole rather than the flower shape (hope that makes sense).",3 "does the job got this to cut out flowers to decorate holiday boxes and it works well. I use it on scrapbook paper and vellum.",4 "Don't You Dare Borrow These Scissors From Me (I can't live without them) Need to cut a chicken in half? No problem. Zip, Snip, Snap. Want to add slivers of fresh herbs to your meal? Snip, Snip, Snip and they're cut easily and with precision. Want to cut up round steak for a stir-fry? A few snips and it's all done in nice even pieces.I do more food prep with these scissors than I do with with my good knives! What I don't do (so as not to dull the blades) is cut up paper and cardboard (but, I do admit those impenetrable plastic packages are made short work of with these babies).I've owned these scissors for years now.. no dulling, and still in great shape. Yet, I'm so paranoid about losing them that I have a spare pair stashed away -- still in their unopened box.",4 "Will cut up a steel-belted radial OK, maybe not. But it will make short work of a chicken or one of those imprenetrable plastic blister packs that everything is packaged in these days. These are the sharpest, hardest, most ergonomic kitchen shears I've ever had. Get these and toss the ones that came with the Ginsu knife set.",4 "great scissors Recommended by a jeweler craftswoman...really nice in the hand, sliced thru my non-ferrous metals like butter. Hope they keep their sharp edge, cuz I want to use them for a long time. My jeweler's shears don't do as well, harder to use. Score!",3 "rusts but still nice for a light weight of a kitchen scissors, it's not that bad at cutting chicken bones. it doesn't cut through clean, but it still does the job without you having to strain too much. it does rust easily in the dishwasher, all i do is handwash it. for the price it's not that bad of a buy.",2 "Excellent but.... These are excellent scissors but are far too small. We use them for cutting raw meat and meat with bones (chicken or turkey). They work great for that but are so small that it makes it difficult and makes more work for the cutter. Wish these were 11 inches long and that they also came apart so you can thoroughly clean them.",3 "Versatile shears Joyce Chen's scissors are great in the kitchen and the garden for everything from chicken breasts to roses. About the only thing they don't cut are thick rosemary branches (use your pruning shears on those). I've been buying them from Amazon to give as gifts for over a year, and everyone who has received a pair continues to comment on how much they love them. I like the choice of colors, too. See my blog review on them at [...].",4 "best kitchen scissor This scissor is deceptive - it looks small and thin - but i have a number of bigger and more expensive kitchen scissors and none are as good as this one. Don't be fooled by its looks - it's the best kitchen scissor you will ever buy. I highly recommend it.",4 "Very small for a pair of kitchen scissors! The description claims that these scissors are good for use in the kitchen but I think that needs some clarification. The cutting edge of the blades is only about an inch and a half long! The ""Torque engineering"" that is referred to can surely only mean that the handles are longer than the blades and so providing a gain due to leverage - other than that there is nothing really different compared to 'regular' scissors. When the description refers to chicken bones does it really mean just chicken ribs and cartlidge? The pivot is a simple rivet - pretty basic (and cheap) for a relatively expensive pair of scissors. Such a simple rivet also means that you can't take the blades apart. The scissors do work OK as regular scissors i.e. for cutting paper, plastic packaging etc. but no more so than any other reasonably well made, and possibly less expensive, design.",1 "Fantastic scissors! They're the sharpest scissors I've found. Good for cutting fish bones as well as metal up to 1/6th in depth. I use them in jewelry making and I've given them as gifts.",4 "Great All Purpose Scissor Have used the Joyce Chen Scissors for years and couldn't do without them! They maintain their sharpness forever, are sturdy and can be used for multiple tasks. I have used them in the kitchen, to cut plants and flowers, for paper and numerous other tasks. I have them in three colors now. They make a great gift!",4 "Joyce Chen unlimited scissors white terrific pair of scissors for everyday use. I had a pair for years and broke the handle when I tried to cut something too difficult.",4 "My favorite cooking scissors. Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissor, RedLove these scissors. Bought this pair to replace a pair that got lost in a cooking frenzy. I think they went out with the scraps. (really upset me) Did't know they were gone til I went to use them again the next day. What a bummer.",4 "Joyce Chen Scissors I have always liked the Joyce Chen scissors, This is a welcome addition to my collection.",4 "They last a long time. At Christmas, I decided to give a lot of people these scissors. I bought my original pair almost 30 years ago and they are still really sharp. I especially like the way they cut through cardboard.",4 "Review of Joyce Chen scissors Have used these Joyce Chen scissors for years - there are no better for kitchen and/or garden work. Decided to give several pairs this year as Christmas gifts. So far, all who received are very happy.",4 "one of my best buys ever! these scissors are incredible--they cut through absolutely everything....and they do so with the greatest of ease. i use them all the time and wouldn't consider another type scissor in the future.",4 "Joyce Chen 51-0620, Unlimited Scissor, White I had a Joyce Chen scissor for many years....could be 25 or more. And, somehow I must have accidentally thrown it out. So, I ordered the above scissor to replace it. Other than the color (I had red), I thought it was the same scissor. And, I don't know what difference the color should make...and why there is a diffence in price depending upon the color.That said, the problem with the scissor I ordered is that I found rust stains on it. There are times when I wash it and just let it dry on my drain board. That NEVER happened with the one I lost. So, I'm a bit disappointed. Otherwise, it seems to be the same.",3 "Perfect kitchen scissors I love these scissors. I've been searching for a while to find a great pair of kitchen scissors, and these are it. They cut perfectly - a good test for me are lily stems which are pretty tough - can a pair of scissors cut them one-handed? These can. They can also cut through loose plastic wrap, which is another good test.They might seem like funny proportions, with a longer handle and shorter blade, but that has clearly been carefully engineered to make these scissors cut effectively.I would highly recommend these scissors for general purposes around the kitchen and house.",4 "Captain Bruno Back in the late 70's I owned a Deli & seafood resturant in Wyoming USA, we served every thing right up to live Lobster, Watching Joyia Childs on GMA, she used the Joyce Chen Scissors to cut the lobster , I ordered 24 scissors for my restuarent because she made cutting and eating the lobster so much easier. over the years since I started to lost those 24 wonderful scissors until I was down to one that ended up in my wife's tack room, I ordered two ""bright red"" scissors just to have in my home kitchen here in Florida. These scissors are so great that the other regualar type scissors I put out in the tack room.They are great as a Gift that will be remembered for years.",4 "Found - favorite kitchen scissors Cooking with ease - replaced a 10 year old pair with new Joyce Chen scissors - so glad to find them again!",4 "Fantastic Scissors I first purchased these scissors several years ago. I find them to be so handy for so many things that I now keep a pair in almost every room of the house -- very convenient whenever I need them. About the only tasks I don't use them for are when I need to cut long lengths of fabric or long pieces of gift wrap paper, because those tasks require scissors with long blades -- but for everything else, they're absolutely wonderful - and comfortable. Last Christmas I decided to give these scissors as gifts to many of the people on my list, and everyone who received them tells me that, like me, they also use them every day for just about everything. Probably the most appreciated little gifts I've ever given. Buy them - you won't be sorry. Well worth the money and a great value. RFS",4 "My ""Good Scissors"" -- Even After 20+ Years I bought a pair of these scissors in 1987, and they quickly became my favorites. They cut most anything I need (and yes, I tried chicken bones just to see), and they cut precisely and with almost no effort. They have remained excellent, sturdy, and sharp, and even though we have many newer pairs in the house, I still call these my ""good scissors"". I am tired of guarding them jealously to make sure my husband doesn't misplace them, so I finally decided to buy a couple more pairs; it will be nice to have a pair in some other rooms, because I tend to walk to the kitchen from everywhere in the house-- just to get my good scissors.",4 "Unbelievably Handy Scissors We have had the same pair of these scissors in our kitchen for more than 17 years, and like the Energizer bunny, they just keep going, and going, and going ...Neither of us has used these scissors for cutting chicken bones or the other exotic uses mentioned on the packaging. Rather, they are just dead useful for everyday cutting: Opening sauce mix packets, removing the wrappers from blocks of cheese, even struggling through the obnoxious plastic packaging of modern electronic gadgetry like stereo headphones. They are surprisingly strong for their size, and very easy and comfortable to use.I recently ordered another pair to keep on hand as a backup, in case this current pair ever bites the dust. The only thing I notice is that after this many years, the two blades have separated very slightly, so that it takes a slight pressure from the fingers to keep the cutting edges in close contact. But this is a remarkably minor problem in light of the amount of use these scissors have received, and probably wouldn't be an issue if we hadn't used them to cut open the stereo headphone-type packaging.In sum, these scissors are amazingly handy, and find numerous uses in our household every day. I wouldn't be without them.",4 "Origami Foil These are vibrant and beautiful sheets of origami foil. (They're colored foil on one side, and white on the other side.) The only problem I have is that they are very thin, making them difficult to handle without crumpling. Nevertheless, it was a good buy.",3 "Excellent For its purposes, this paper stay very well and keeps it shape. Really well made. I wish it came in larger sizes.",4 "GREAT FOR WRAPPING COOKIES I used these papers to wrap chocolate covered oreos to send as a gift! They looked great!",4 "perfect for its intended application . . . Arrived quickly. I bought some of this satin cord for a pendant I purchased for my mother. I had recently noticed a friend wearing a lovely silver dolphin around her neck, with a black sweater on, and the cord was virtually invisible. I really like this effect. I also like the fact that you can simply make the length whatever you like, usually long enough to just slip over the head, cut the cord and tie it off, and 'voila', no clunky or clattery hardware to get in your way or to make any noise; nice, soft, and light as a feather. Much better in my opinion than leather. I recommend this product.",4 "Love this product I love this product & use it all the time in the yard. Perfect size for me to use.",4 "The first pair of scissors you'll reach for Have had these marvelous scissors for several years now and find they're the first I reach for in the kitchen. The blades are sharp but thin so they can get into odd places. I find them particularly useful for everything from mincing parsley to opening that horrible hard plastic packaging that all the manufacturers love. The red handles also make them easy to spot in a drawer. They're lightweight enough to use even for extended periods while their handles are comfortable enough to never produce blisters. Highly recommended",4 "Best Gardening Sissors Since I already own the Joyce Chen Red and White Regular Sissors, I decided to try the Garden Sissors. I finally had a chance to use them as someone gave me a gift of flowers, lucky me. Anyway the stems were too long for any of my vases, so I grabbed my new Garden Sissors and what a nice treat, no strain just clip and the stems were off, easy compared to any other sissors or garden shears I have tried. Easy effort, that is what I am all about, getting a job done in the easiest manner. I am so glad I found the website. I would recommend these Garden Sissors to everyone.Judy Turner DeVilbiss",4 "These scissors are like new after years of use! I use my Joyce Chen scissors daily and they are still like new! Am slowly replacing all my scissors with this brand! You would not want to be visiting my home when my scissors are missing!!! Quite a search!",4 "Great Scissors for all size hands I have very large hands, my wife small hands. These scissors are comfortable for both of us---sharp----easy to cut with---well worth the money",4 "Joyce Chen garden scissors These are very comfortable, very handy garden scissors, just right for cutting flowers, deadheading, etc.",4 "handy all-purpose Great scissor to have handy by the kitchen door for trips to the garden. Nice long shank makes it easy to reach into the foliage to get the cut you want.",4 "Joyce Chen unlimited garden scissor great product for the garden; very sharp and flexible handle make using these scissors great.",4 "Best scissors in the Universe I love these scissors. They can be used for anything. These are my 4th pair or so. I leave them laying about in the yard and can never remember where. They are also wonderful for cutting anything in the house.Well worth the money.",4 "berry ok I like the design, look and sharpness. They are comfortable to grip and use repeatedly whilst pruning, however, they are stainless steel and they rust. I don't like that one bitnuff said",2 "Great ! great price at amazon I Love these scissors ! buy a pair for every room !I would wait for free shipping specials and buy a few pairs - makes a great gift too !",4 "SO BEAUTIFUL! This kit is so beautiful I bought two of them! The work was moderately difficult and very enjoyable to work on. It was a present for my daughter and looks lovely framed. Great purchase!",4 "Would not purchase again.... I love to do needlework...I would not use this venue to purchase again. Ran out of thread and could not find an easy way to order more. I would do without then buy thru the mail",0 "Pastel colors and pleasant to work this pattern I finally got to begin working this floral embroidery. Lots of fun with french knots and chain stitching - amoung other types of stitches. Would make a beautiful pillow or you could frame it. I think framing it would compress the french knots.",4 "Light and crystal clear Susan Bates makes quality products, and Crystalites are no exception. I bought 2 sets of these and find them smooth and comfortable to use. Their light weight and short length make them my first choice when knitting relatively narrow items such as scarves or sleeves. Of course, they wouldn't be suitable for wider items for the same reasons. But I knit almost everyday, and like to have the right needle for every project, and have found Crystalites a pleasure to work with. Pretty too, and relatively inexpensive.",4 "bad quality that's very bad stickers, the pug faces are very ugly, they look like aliens",0 "Pug stickers These stickers are soooooooooooo cute. They are much more adorable in person. Thank you for fast and prompt service.",4 "Yeah Pug Stuff!!! My wife and I were very excited to see this item. We love it and can't wait to use them.",4 "Great as a necklace organizer! I bought this to use as a necklace organizer, and its perfect. Eight pegs on either side gives you room for at least 16 necklaces, but you can put 2-3 on each peg. It looks very nice on my dresser!",3 "Premium Oil Color...and this Alizarin Crimson is permanent If you're familiar with the very top artist paint manufacturers in the world, you already know that Old Holland is right up there with a handful of others as the very best. They are one of the oldest, if not THE oldest, oil color manufacturers...they've been in business in the Netherlands since the 1600s (how cool is that?). Most of the production is still done in the traditional manner. They still use windmills to grind their pigments on stone rather than metal, as well as for producing linseed oil. Don't know about you, but I love that whole idea of windmills...I feel like I'm back in time painting with the old Dutch Masters. They still pack their oil colors in lead tubes instead of aluminum. Ahh, history...As far as their Alizarin Crimson Extra color is concerned, it is quite nice. Since the true Alizarin Crimson pigment is not considered lightfast (permanent), most paint makers produce an alternative pigment mix which is supposed to recreate the color of the true alizarin crimson while offering more permanence. When doing so, manufacturers add the word "extra" or "hue" with their tubes of Alizarin Crimson. This "extra" version of Old Holland's is a blend of Anthraquinone Red, Quinacridone Violet, and VanDyke Brown. It VERY closely approximates the color and tinting strength/ability of the true Alizarin Crimson without disappearing on you sometime down the road.",4 "They work fine I use these for spraying watercolor paint or water. They work just right. And the price is a good one.",4 "Excellent product and excellent Seller! The spray bottles work great, just as I needed. The shipping was done incredibly fast. I needed the bottles for a time-sensitive project, so I deeply appreciated the prompt service. I look forward to buying other products from the Seller.",4 "Piece of Garbage I understand this is a small plastic bottle with a short life span, but it broke on the 2nd pump. Don't buy it. It's obvious the manufacturer does not care about quality.",0 "No problem I love this stuff. Can't believe how effortless it is to apply.So far I used it to change my lamps from bronze to gold. Using the gold leaf colored rub n buff. Works like magic.",4 "Rub on copper finish Takes so little! This tube goes a long way! Exactly what I wanted! Could not ask for an easier process! When I need more, I will definately guy again! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013KTZ6Q/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img",4 "Great Product I love rub'n buff, it is so handy for so many projects. This product was as expected with one exception, the tube was super tiny! That is why it only gets a 3 from me.",2 "Not the color shown on website This color turned out to be a light grey color with just a hint of blue. While the gold and silver colors are good, this color wasn't even close to the rich blue shown on the company website.",0 "Easy to apply and works First, don't get scare when you see how small the tube is, there is plenty for any project.I did a full 6 lights chandelier, used to be gold and now is looking so much better with the rest of my decor. And I still have more than half of the tube left.Good product for DIY",4 "Amaco Rub 'n Buff It covers beautifully and looks rich. It is also very easy to apply and dries quickly. I like it a lot.",3 "Rub n Buff It's great. I'm so glad to find it. And you were so very prompt. I really appreciate your service.",4 "A little overpriced, but good product I liked the product, but it was rather spendy...",4 "Perfect Repair I collect nutcrackers. The gold finish on one of my nutcrackers has started to chip off. I asked at the art department at the local college what I could use to repair the gold finish. I was told to use a rub on gold paint. It would repair the finish and give it a professional look.I searched the Internet for this product and am thoroughly happy with it. It did exactly what it said it would do, and my nutcracker looks brand new. I put a small amount on my finger tip and applied it to the damaged area -- after a light sanding. A gentle buffing when it was dry created the satiny finish I wanted. It was easy to use and cleaned up in a jiffy. No mess, no smell. It can also be applied with a brush in intricate designs or small spaces.This is an easy product to recommend. Perfect for a crafter or artist.",4 "Works Great! I purchased this item due to a high priced designer recommending it to change my silver wood frames to gold. I was hesitant since I paid several hundred dollars for the frames but my only other alternative was to replace the entire frame at a frame shop at several hundred dollars more. So, with little instruction from the designer, I went to work. At my surprise, it was super simple, looks fantastic and definitely a professional appearance. My only recommendation is to wear gloves, preferrably surgical and apply the thick buff to a board, spread somewhat evenly on a cloth before applying. In other words, it comes out in a thick log, similar to toothpaste. If you apply it that way, it spreads on heavy which is not always the best way to apply. Start with a small amount for a less clumpy look. Tube is small but goes a loooonnngg way...one tube covered two frames 4' x 4' with 1/2 a tube left over.",4 "Caps crack, inconsistent product quality, and range of colors too small I like this product, and use it on a variety of surfaces, like bone, wood, etc. However, they have discontinued most of the colors I used (more cuts to come soon!), and the product has some annoying problems. It's a shame that this once good product seems to be ""on its way out.""I also have a lot of cracked caps. And, though it does thin with turpenoid products, they also change the color - making it a little darker and harder to apply (doesn't stick as well). Also, one tube in the sampler pack CAME already dried out and hard, and one was all chalky and pasty and wouldn't stick to anything (Patina).They told me, too, to try reconstituting the dried out tubes. But - really - you shouldn't have to do that to new product. Like the caps, that is a design/product flaw. They will send you more caps. But with a problem that common, they should just use a better quality cap to start with.Also, as of this date, the colors don't match the images above. I'll see if I can upload a picture of my color chart. The Gold Leaf is really bright gold - like leaf! And the Grecian Gold is almost exactly the same as the leaf - or maybe a tiny fraction of a shade more orangey. The European Gold is a little more brown than the first two. It's the Antique Gold that is the more pinky color of the Euro swatch. The Spanish Copper is really coffee-colored. The swatch that's currently on the Spanish Copper looks like Ruby - except the Ruby is very metallic. And of course the Patina that I got was lighter than the swatch (maybe due to the chalky-pasty problem).",2 "Was a waste of my money.. I couldn't tell how dark the color was by the name ""Spanish copper."" It was almost black and not a copper color at all. If it had a clear color guide I definitely wouldn't have purchased it. I found out the hard way. Won't do that again.",1 "Really excellent! I bought some of this Gold Leaf for various projects around the home. My wife and I wanted to add some texture to some curtain rod ends, as well as some DIY baubles that had gaudy shiny gold hardware.You will be surprised at how far the tube goes - several craft projects later and there is still a ton left! I would highly suggest searching for some tutorials on the best practice for this finish - Youtube has several, and if I remember correctly one even uses this brand!Be aware that the price here on Amazon is about retail (instead of the usual deals you might expect) and unless you are adding this on to an order with free shipping you might be better off taking a look at your local arts and crafts store.Overall this is an excellent product that really adds a little something to any craft project. The Gold Leaf was the color I expected - think the gold color of those paint marker pens and you are as close as you're going to get without a monitor calibrated to the camera that took a picture of the product! Overall, highly recommended!",4 "Amazing results! I used this on the pulls for my dresser. It looks amazing! Dries fast and you don't need much at all, it will last you a long time.It gave the pulls an antiquish look. Just amazing!",4 "Caps Crack and Product Dries Up I've changed my rating from 1 star to 3. The product caps do crack and the product does dry out as described in my original review. However, I tried the recommendation made by Amaco and added a few drops of turpentine to some dried-out product, and it seems that it does reconstitute. I cut the tubes open with a knife, and dug out a small amount of the dried product, added a drop or two of turpentine, and blended it with small palette knife on a piece of plate-glass. I don't plan to reconstitute an entire tube-full, but just what I need before a job. I'll keep the opened tubes in separate zip-lock bags so the colors don't mix.----This review applies to all colors of rub n buff. I repair antique and vintage items**, such as picture frames, and use several products to help restore faded and damaged finishes. I find Rub n Buff to be an easy to use product when highlighting an area or providing some ""depth"" to frames that have been painted. In terms of usefulness, I would give this product 3 stars...HOWEVER, I am giving it one star because without exception, the shelf life of these tubes is very poor once opened. The problem is that (1) the caps CRACK or SPLIT once the tube is open (and recapped) and (2) the product then dries out. Of the 10 or so tubes I have, 7 have this problem and have to be thrown out--even though I might have used the product only one time some months ago. The 3 tubes that don't have this problem (yet) are unopened! I've tried sealing the tubes in air-tight plastic bags, sealing the tube openings with plastic wrap (using rubber bands and/or tape to create an air-tight seal ... but the tubes always dry out. I did not over-tighten the caps.I contacted the Amaco and sent them pictures, but they wanted me to send the bad tubes to them, and then they would determine whether they are more than 2 years old ... if so, they presumably would not replace them. The problem has nothing to do with the products being 2 years old or not ... there is a problem with cracking caps. For all I know the tubes were hanging at the retailers for two years before I even purchased them. I have all sorts of polishes, adhesives, stains, finishes, lubrication, etc. -- many over 2 years old, and none of these products exhibit this cracking cap problem.I wish there were a way to attach some photos to this review, but I don't think there's a way. I would share with you the pictures that I sent Amaco.** I wouldn't use this product on a true antique or valuable item...there are better ways to make small repairs. (E.g., mixing a small amount of ""bronzing powder"" with shellac, varnish, etc.) You may need to do a Google search to find these powders since they are used for furniture refinishing / repairs.Since posting this I received an email from Amaco saying that taking the dried out rub n buff and adding a few drops of turpentine will reconstitute it. Keep the mixture in a tightly closed jar. I will try that ... before throwing away the 7 tubes.",2 "Go Wild!!! This is the greatest product for making anything and everything look more beautiful and more expensive. I've used it on a number of picture frames - covering the entire frame or just adding highlights, on ceramic planters - using a paper stencil I made myself, and on a large elephant figurine - I applied a base coat of the Spanish Copper with a brush to go into the creases of the elephant's skin and then a top coat applied with a rag. Looks amazing! So easy to use, easy to clean up. Lasts forever! I can't say enough good things about this product! And it goes a long way! I did all the above projects with just one tube and have some left over.",4 "Does what I had hoped -- and more! I work with stained glass, both large panels and small items like pendants. I can't vouch for how it works on other materials, but works like a charm on metals. The ""patina"" color is a greenish turquoise and emulates verdigris (patina that forms naturally on copper and bronze) quite nicely. The ""autumn gold"" is copper and the ""European Gold"" is more of an old gold.Very easy to apply and to clean up. I'm very glad I discovered this product!",4 "Great substitute for gold leaf This rub and buff product in gold leaf color worked great. I needed to edge drawers on a dresser and a headboard and it went on easier than paint, more solidly gold, and when rubbed it gleamed like the original sprayed-on paint did in the 1960's. I later used it on a mirror frame and it looks expensive. I would recommend this product, it goes a long way, goes on easy and looks great.",4 "RinsAway If you are doing small pieces with paper piecing techniques this is wonderful. Trace the pattern on the product then sew. When finished simply rinse it or wipe with damp towel to remove. No more chasing little snippets of paper in seams. It is too expensive to use for an entire quilt but for appliqued paper pieced items it is a wonderful help.",4 "not just the product! The product is just what I expected, but then it exceeded my expectations through the complete shopping experience with OrderFromMe! Besides the quality of the item, what made the difference was the vendor's exceptional customer service and attention to detail (including a gorgeous wrapping that was totally unexpected and a beautiful surprise!)",4 "Street signs The small buttons that hold the signs to the posts didn't hold well. I'm sure after some use another means of holding the signs in place will be necessary.",2 "Not Durable This looked like a great thing but it's not durable enough for kids to play with. THe signs fall off easily and the stands are so poorly done. If you plan on bringing these outside, you'll be disapointed. They fall off, knock over, and come apart. Don't waste your money on this.",1 "POOR QUALITY These signs are very flimsy. The signs pop off with even the slightest breeze. Also, they topple over because there is no weight in the bottom. They actually caused a great deal of aggravation!",0 "Excellent My son loves these signs for indoor and outdoor play. Very sturdy plastic pole and base, signs are pretty flexible and sturdy. My son now knows most of the road signs by playing with these at 2 1/2 years old. Overall great product.",4 "GREAT FUN I purchased the Guidecraft Drivetime Signs for my grandson. He absolutely loves it. He sets them up like a roadway and drives his little tractor around them. Stopping for the signs, yielding and slowing up, he is 5 and just loves the fact that he is obeying the road signs and gets frustrated when his cousin does not. This is a very fun toy and my grandson loves it. I would only make one suggestion and that the base should be weighted down better. other than that, I am so happy I purchased this for him. Danuta",4 "A little disappointed We were a little disappointed when we put these signs together. The poles themselves seem sturdy enough, but the signs hang by small clamps, and slip down and off quite easily. Also, the signs are quite thin and flimsy. Not the quality I expected.",2 "Great overall The signs are great, and look exactly as pictured above. They aren't very sturdy, so you have to make sure that you supervise the children who are playing with them if they are the ""rough type"". If you have a child that will just ride their tricycle around them, or run around them, then don't worry.",3 "cool signs we bought these as an inside toy to have around the house for my sons train themed party which was a big hit and now we use them for fun with either push cars or our ride ons outside or in the playroom. the base falls off easly when picked up but theyre strdy and cute when in use.",3 "Will not stay up in the wind--disappointed I bought these last Christmas for my three kids--they are now 4 (twins) and 2. My kids were really into road signs and know what most of them are since we play a little game while in the car driving. I knew they would love these signs! And they did...until they actually had them outside to use and they really did keep falling over. Any little bit of wind or even a kid zooming by will tip these things over and the pieces will fall apart. Very frustrating. I thought about making these so that they were permanently fixed to the poles but the thought of storing these without taking them apart was not a great one. Besides, they would still fall off the base. I read the reviews and was very torn on if I should or shouldn't buy them--wish I would have saved my money. My husband wants to sell them at our garage sale this year and I think I will let him.If you live in an area with NO wind, they may stay up for you. I don't live in an area with high wind...but it is still just to much for these poorly designed signs.",1 "A big hit! My son uses these signs all of the time, all over the house. They have held up very well, but are light weight enough to keep from hurting him if he runs into them with his tricycle or with his body. He is crazy about road signs, for some reason, and these were and continue to be a huge hit! They are exactly as pictured.",4 "Sorry I bought these I have 3 boys, and these signs were a gift for them for Christmas. They are not sturdy. Each sign is in pieces, one sign, 2 little parts to hold them on, 2 poles, 1 piece to hold the poles together, and 2 pieces for the base. The signs are now scattered around my house. Pieces are missing, and the poles have become weapons. I thought they would be much sturdier and in maybe 2 parts, but.....I was mistaken. I do not recommend this product!",0 "Crappy! No quality control. Missing pin so sign is not secure. blah, blah, blah. words, words, words.words, words, words, words, w",0 "Not what I expected I really wanted to like these as my son was very excited for them. The signs pop off the poles very easily and I'm afraid if they get bumped while riding bikes they will come off even more. They are cute and the concept is great but not as high quality as I thought. I'm sure I could glue the signs onto the poles and they will be better.",2 "This stuff is fabulous! We used this on all the door hinges in a large house. I mixed the pewter and the silver leaf together and the hinges turned out looking like brushed nickle. Just tape it off like you would any painting job and rub. Perfect results.",4 "great stuff Rub n buff is the best stuff, I've used it for lots of things, picture frames, lamp base, kitchen cabinet hardware, bedroom drawer pulls. I even diluted it with turpentine and painted a formica dresser. If you use it on kitchen cabinet hardware or anything that you will handle frequently, you have to coat it with a product also made by Aamco, the product is a water based sealant specifically made for rub n buff, that's what I used on my kitchen cabinet hardware. Rub n buff is somewhat messy so you have to be careful when you apply it not to get it on anything, I used a small brush for the kitchen cabinet hardware. It comes off clean with turpentine. My son has used it to coat flower pots for professional use. You could use it for scrapbooking. I am not affliated with Aamco, amazon sent me an email to review the product.",4 "great stuff killer 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 20 23 2332 55 6 4 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 20 23 2332 55 6 4 4 4",4 "Only one problem I love the color, a rich beautiful blue, and it's waterproof. However, I am using it in a Parallel pen for drawing, and I have filled the barrel of the pen with the ink. In order to fill the barrel of the pen, I have to put a slight coating of silicone sealer around the threads of the pen barrel, so the ink doesn't leak out. This works with most inks, but with this ink, it manages to leak out of the barrel through the threads. Since my sister has also had the same problem, we think there is something in the ink that eats through the silicone sealer. Other inks we have used in these pens do not eat through the sealer. If you are using this ink in a different pen, or you fill a cartridge with it, you might be happier, because the color is wonderful.",3 "Not the color shown on company website This color turned out to be a dark grey color with just a hint of blue. While the gold and silver colors are good, this color wasn't even close to that shown on the company website.",0 "Doesn't match color on website This color turned out to be a medium grey color. While the gold and silver colors are good, this color wasn't even close to that shown on the company website.",0 "Not nearly blue Color was not even close to turquoise. It was closer to gray or pewter. However the antique gold was lovely.",0 "Fairly Good Seal Pad for the Price I was looking around for a good, red cinnabar paste for my seal since I do calligraphy paintings. Some of the really good quality ones are around 65USD and I wasn't looking for anything incredibly fancy like that.It fits in the palm of your hand and the paste inside works pretty well. I do recommend that after stamping something, to let it sit overnight otherwise, the red seal paste will smear. (It takes quite a while to dry.) It does smell a little funny, like rubber. I have used some other more expensive seal pads that generally have no odor unless you have it directly underneath your nose. But for the price (5USD), it's quite decent and appears as if it will last me a very long time.",3 "Best price I found anywhere When I needed balsa stock to make some custom nose cones for my high-powered rockets, I turned to these blocks on Amazon. You won't find this size cheaper anywhere else, and it comes packed so that you don't get dents in this very soft wood. It's also wrapped in plastic to keep out moisture. This is great stuff, at an even greater price! I'll be ordering this again.",4 "Amazon HAS to develop a new database category for... ..their model-building products. Whether or not I love a chunk of a special kind of wood as well as considering its educational value is silly.It was exactly as expected, and it did its job completely.",4 "Great little machine This is a very versatile die cut machine. it fits all sorts of dies. I don't believe it's big enough for the Sizzix big shot dies, but the originals and smaller sizes work beautifully in this machine.",4 "Works great if you use it as intended Get very bright vibrant and glossy printouts on this paper using my HP designjet large format printer. I use it for printing banners, GIS maps, and photos.",4 "hp gloss banner for acrylic paints I bought this material for painting with acrylic paint. The paint does not adhere to the material, and I have been able to peal the paint off. Any Ideas what might work better?",2 "papyrus I ordered three pieces of papyrus to demonstrate the material early Bibles were copied onto. Product had good quality and service was prompt.",4 "stencils I had to do an arts and crafts project for a camp I was part of the medical staff team. We used stencils, after doing the project I thought it would be a great way to do very personal gifts for friends and family.",3 "Papyrus Paper This paper has a lot of texture.Its layers of dried up material and strong. Flexible. Kinda feels like dried up palm tree leaves. Got this paper because it last forever. Blicks art store sells them too.",4 "Toddler Time Embroidery - Too Cute! Adorable embroidery designs for you favorite little one. The designs are cute and so fitting for the toddler crowd! Sayings like ""Mine"", ""No"", and ""Cookies"" will adorn all your favorite toddler's outfits.",4 "Not Quite Whimsical The product is what it is. A simple sheet of letters. What you see is what you get. Although, I would not say that describing it as ""whimsical"" in the title does anything extra for it as there is nothing IMO whimsical about the product. 5 stars cause the sheet can wipe off as well if you use marker on it because it is made of a plastic-like substance.",4 "perfect i liked the way it was packed, nothing was broken, and i am using these in the model im building",4 "Must Have Ruler This is a must have ruler in your supply. The 12.5 x 12.5 size is perfect for cutting the large blocks I do. Its nice and sturdy, the yellow printing is great on darker colors, but hard to see on lighter colors of course. The product is very good, just as I had expected. I would recommend it to anyone. The order arrived on time and in perfect condition.",3 "12"" squaring ruler Arrived intact and on time. It's a work saver for straightening up a full sized block, with seam allowance. Have wanted one for a long time and finally the price was right.",4 "12x12 Omnigrid I'm new to quilting so I needed tools. One of the first was the 12x12 Omnigrid. It is easy to use but you do have to pay attention to the scales and the orientation on the fabric or you mill not get the desired measurement. As long as you pay attention, the cutting of fabric is simple. You can easily line up where you want and the blade runs right next to it. Getting perfect squares is easy. Learning to sew a straight line is a bit harder.",3 "Omnigrid 12-1/2 inch by 12-1/2 inch Quilters square Works great for squaring up fabrics. I use it after I have quilted to square all the corners before finishing my quilt.",4 "Not all glass...several broke upon opening of package I ordered two assortments of these glass beads. They are very pretty beads. BUT, at least 15 of the beads broke upon taking them from the packaging. Also, quite a few were not glass but were some sort of clay (fimo or other brand). If I wanted clay beads, I would have made them myself, at least they wouldn't have broken as easily. I wasted almost $40. All together, I ended up with maybe 10 usable beads out of the two orders.",1 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Wonderful selection! The beads in this assortment were absolutely wonderful. The seller was quick in shipping them, detailing how many I got (52), and even included a free sample of their resin beads. The whole process was a delight!These beads are beautiful, they are bright and vivid and perfect for hemp jewelry. 10/10, would buy again.",4 "Nice Bone Beads I really love these bone beads.Very nice designs on the beads.Anxious to begin my beading project. I will be ordering again!",4 "lovely beads I am new to beading, so I don't have much to compare to. However, I loved these beads and had to order more.",3 "So much better than I could have hoped I knew I'd like these beads (as well as my client), but I couldn't have expected how much more great they are in person. The hole sizes are absolutely perfect, the quality is excellent and the pieces are just so much more pretty than in the pictures.The seller is equally impressive. They counted the exact number of my beads and listed it on the invoice/packing slip. Of all the orders I placed from various sellers that day, theirs was the first to ship out and I got the package a full day before any of the others. They also took very good care in the packaging, so everything arrived in perfect condition.I'll definitely be back!",4 "Love these! Awesome product for the bohemian/hippie look. These beads are sturdy and can be easily threaded with hemp. I would definitely recommend this company!",4 "Excellent Beads! I LOVE these beads! They are beautiful colors and are perfect sizes to make hemp bracelets with!! Thank you Curious Designs!",4 "Great Quality Just bought this to help create my children's book illustrations. Im pretty excited about it so far. Great quality, clarity of image, and I like the reduction lens a lot. Also bought the mobile support stand, and I'm pretty happy.The only drawback is the loss of range with the lenses. I would think that the company would have solved this problem by now. That being said, I usually scan my sketches into the computer, so I can offset that problem by adjusting the size of the scan.This is my third projector and the first time I have had the money to afford a real quality one.",3 "I'm happy with it This is my first projector and I have been using this projector for a little less then a month now, and I'm happy with it. I would recommend it and I would personally buy it again if this one broke for some reason. One of the most frustrating things for me was transferring an image I wanted to airbrush, and this took away so much of that frustration and running around town to get an image blown up big enough to trace off and paint....plus you don't have the trace lines to try to cover up.It is a little noisier then I would expect it to be, but I don't think it is anything to fuss about. A lot of folks have said it gets real hot and can melt your photograph. I personally haven't placed a photograph on it and only use computer paper and I haven't had any problems and the paper sat on it for a few hours at a time.The room does have to be fairly dark to use it but I was surprised at how much light can be present and still paint with it. It is very easy to focus. I haven't had any problem with the ""gap"" in the lens transfer other then I had to print a picture two or three times and size it up. But if you have enough room to work with, you can simply move the projector closer or further away from what your painting and make any picture you have work.My only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint, is that I wish it was a little brighter when projecting on a black surface. On a white surface, it is very easy to see and paint, but when I do portraits and start from a black surface, it is a little harder to see. I have still painted two portraits with it and it can still easily be done.",3 "Great for my Therapy Practice, and I have TWO! I have purchased two of these projectors for my private therapy practice. Adults love it and the kids love it. Becareful with the heat, but with supervision your good to go, really it is not that bad at all heat wise either! Just saying, be aware with kids, the lense bulbs do produce some heat. I have one that is on a stand to project on the wall and one is set up on a table arm stand (my preference). Just bare in mind, you have to turn out the lights to use this! So depending on what your interest for use is, lights out! It is without a question the best one out there. I tried a less expensive item and returned it within two days, would have been one day if I had time! This is the one to get, no questions!If your going to project on the table you WILL need a different lense than the one that projects on the wall. Again worth it if you have photo's, prints, etc. that you want to draw out. I do photography on the side of my private practice and I have been able to draw out my photo's and then use professional color pencils and shade/color in the photo's. It took me time, I am a better photographer than artist (grin) but this item really did fit the bill for all my needs!I highly suggest purchasing the stands, or I cannot see how this would be as easy to use. Table projection without a question works best unless you want to do very large prints of something....then go with the wall using the floor stand.Worth it guys, bottom line. Others do not perform to this level.",4 "It does the job The super prism projector comes with two lenses. The first one is used for the following range: 0.8X up to 1.6X while the second lens is used to magnify from 2X to 20X. That means there is a ""dead gap"" between 1.6X and 2X. In the user's guide they say: ""You will have to adjust the size of your original to achieve a size in this range. It is a minor problem to me but I think they should redesign their lenses to cover the full range.The Super Prism is equiped with two 250 Watts bulbs. It is wise to keep a spare one. Those bulbs are supposed to have a lifespan of about 25 hours. A bulb burned recently in my projector and I replaced it temporarily with an ordinary 100 Watt bulb for the time I'll get a new one. So now it is operating with one 250 Watts and one 100 Watts bulbs and that loss of lighting power is not dramatic; I still can use it normally. I use my projector to transfer my sketches to my painting canvas and it does a good job. I would surely recommend it for that purpose.",3 "LOVE IT Works well. Big screen, easy to adjust. No need for the stand that comes with it. I bought the stand but could have used the table just as easily & then wouldn't have to store the cumbersome stand.",4 "Super Prism Review This is a terrible projector. It is extremely difficult to adjust and get at exactly the right distance. The lenses never focus at precisely the right distance. If I get it clear, it always seems to be projected at the wrong size. I am constantly switching back and forth between the two lenses with no luck. I always seem to be stacking books or getting chairs to prop my paper on to get the proper size. I had an older model Autograph that I lost in Katrina and would give anything to have it back.",0 "Don't know yet... After testing out the projector only twice, the lightbulbs burned out. I haven't yet been able to find replacement bulbs. But, I'm hoping that when I find them, I can use it and it'll be worth the price!",1 "fair Its ok for some things, but I haven't had a chance to use it enough yet to give a great review.",1 "Money Saver! I have had my press for a long time with zero problems! Forget the dry cleaners for men's slacks. I have saved hundreds of dollars by pressing my husband's washable slacks myself instead of paying $ each at the dry cleaners! Very easy to use. Each pair takes me about 2 minutes! Of course it has many other pressing uses but I love skipping the dry cleaners!",4 "time saver I have one of these irons and love it. I use it all the time for my sewing business. It saves me time, when I am pressing material. My kids love it for pressing t-shirts and jeans.",4 "Nice product, but best for the ""power ironer"" Nice product that works well. However, it takes quite awhile to heat up and is not suited for the usual ""touch-up"" ironing. In other words, it's not a really practical item unless you are in position to do a lot of ironing (say, a week's worth) at one time. But if you're organized enough to pull everything together, it will save a ton of time.",3 "Great Product The press works as advertised, presses slacks and shirts in half the time. Irons best when the clothing being pressed is damp. You still need to keep your iron handy for that early morning before work touch-up as the the unit takes quite a while to heat up.The unit is better suited for volume pressing or volume touch-ups(We iron once a week). I cannot remember the last time I used the old iron!",4 "Singer CSP-1 Replacement Pads Great product! For those folks who are looking for a replacement board cover and pad set, you can find one that fits the Singer CSP-1 here: http://www.sewserg.com/products/abp04693.html",4 "Singer CSP-1 Steam Press I am a weaver and sewer and have put off for years buying a steam press. I am glad I did, because this one does what the others did not -- it rotates 90 degrees so that you can steam press lengths of yardage, table clothes, etc. It makes a lot of steam, or none, with graduations in-between. It is easy and safe to operate.",4 "Great IF you take the time to learn This is a great item. It works exactly as advertised, if the proper methods are used. There is a knack to doing this. Shirts are done in segments. It took me about 6 weeks to get good at this, but I can do an entire man's shirt in about 3 minutes, now.",3 "Singer Steam Press CSP1 I recently purchased a Singer Steam Press CSP1, I really like the steam press and the ease of using it. I am having a problem finding replacement ironing board covers. If anyone would know where I could purchase one, please email me at Lander6633@charter.net. Otherwise, this machine is fantastic!Gives a professional appearance. I would recommend purchasing it.",3 "Great Product The press works as advertised,presses slacks and shirts in half the time. Irons best when the clothing being pressed is damp. You still need to keep your iron handy for that early morning before work touch-up as the the unit takes quite a while to heat up.The unit is better suited for volume pressing or volume touch-ups(I iron once a week). I cannot remember the last time I used the old iron!",4 "Huge Time Saver I bought mine in Feb. 2003 for $220. It recently stopped working in the middle of a lot of ironing. I took it to a repair shop and was told that the problem is the circuit board. I searched the internet for something similar. In the end I decided to pay the $120 to have it repaired as there is nothing like it currently available. I love the burst of steam, the swivel of the stand and the size (large work surface). Mine always heated quickly. I also understand that they are in high demand because of the unique features. If you have one, take good care of it and consider having it repaired, if necessary. Also, beware of some that you might find advertised on the internet. They are probably 220 volt (Europe and UK). I hope they are once again made for the US market. I'd love to buy one for my daughter.",4 "Perfect for fusing interfacing I create handmade bags and other accessories, many of which require fusing interfacing to the fabric, often large pieces. With a regular iron, it was a time consuming and often frustrating task. The Singer Steam Press has solved this problem--it does a perfect job in a fraction of the time. I wish I had discovered it earlier. Thank you Singer!!",4 "Accessories problem for Singer CSP! I recently purchased a Singer Steam Press CSP1, I really like the steam press and with the ease of use. I am having a problem finding replacement ironing board covers. If anyone would know where I could purchase one, please email me amjr@msn.com",3 "If you like to press your own clothes, this is the product! We've had this press for a few years now and still works like a charm.",4 "Singer CSP! Magic Steam Press The unit arrived on time and works as described.I bought it to press 100% cotton shirts for work. Despite several months of practice and following the instructions it still took me several hours to get seven shirts wrinkle free with smooth stand up collars, and nice creases in the sleeves. The unit is not big enough to do an entire shirt in one press, but takes at least seven repositionings to get one whole shirt done.The accessories provided were adequate. I would suggest adding a flat stick like an unused wooden paint stirrer to hold things in place as you close the press, withdrawing it at the last moment. Make sure you have a sturdy worksurface on which to work.",2 "IRONING TOWELS My X-wife used to dislike just about anything that I did. One thing that she hated was that I ironed my T-shirts (and underpants) and BATH TOWELS with our SINGER Press. We bought it years ago at SAM'S. If you iron your sheets, they will ""sleep better"" and stay fresh longer. A fitted sheet slides over the edge of the table. I do not own an iron. Now that I am retired, I iron my dress slacks with it. I would iron my dress shirts too if I still wore them. Ironing while the clothes are still damp is highly recommended.The bad part is that the switch has gone bad. I have called everywhere around Columbus, Ohio and inquired on the internet. There is NO ONE left locally who repairs small appliances. Now I have to keep my thumb on the switch to keep it on. Please let me know if you know of a new switch somewhere.",3 "Great product Not many choices out there that I could find. Bienfang worked flawlessly for mounting photos to matboard. I recommend this product for what I just mentioned.",4 "A bit of a mess, but the results were good Applying the silver coating is more difficult than it appeared to be, but the frames actually turned out really well. The clean up is not too bad, but it's not a project for for folks who are not handy.",3 "Fabulous brush! This has become my favorite brush, holds lots of water and can do details as well.",4 "GREAT PRODUCT FOR BEGINNERS, EASY AND FOOL PROOF ! Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Leaf Starter KitI just purchased and succesfully Used this prioduct on SIGN Lettering, and Although I am a professional Artist, I have never used anything like this or gold leafed anything before, but I was amazed at the ease of use, and success I had because of the great instructions included!Should I ever need to gold leaf anything again, I'd buy more of these GREAT products in a heartbeat, and You should also !I also bought some extra Gold leaf Flakes and a book of sheet in case I made an error, but this kit contains a package of leaf and is ready to use immediately out of its packaging ! and it was more than enough for leafing THE 21 4"" routed Letters on My new Sign, "" W O O D B I R D S I N F L I G H T . C O M "" and I still have plenty left over for another project ! The Price is right and the Product is Fabulous !You won't regret buying this, and I certainly don't !Relax ,Have Fun and Enjoy it !Pocono Pat[...]",4 "Excellent product Excellent product, very easy to use. It includes precise and clear instructions which are very easy to follow. Made my model work look most professional.",4 "great! we decorated our first chicken egg, from our lovely lady, Kimora Lee Chicken, with this gold leaf and have it displayed in the living room! Also used it as makeup on a photoshoot and it looked great!",3 "Mileage may Vary You may get better results than I did, if you already know how to gild. Mine came out terrible. I tried following the directions, and I also tried without using the red basecoat (my surface was already sealed). I got the same results both ways. One thing that would have been helpful, and which I had to look up online elsewhere, is if the instructions stated that you're not supposed to try to burnish off the extra leaf until you let the size dry overnight. If you're using this for something like lettering, it will smear.",1 "THIS IS NOT GOLD LEAF Title says GOLD LEAF, the product description has GOLD LEAF in it, but look closely and you'll find "COMPOSITE LEAF" at the very end of the description.Talk about a bait-in-switch. This leaf has NO GOLD in it. Instead they sell you COMPOSITE GOLD, which is 85% copper and 15% zinc.Oh but wait, they produce the same effect same right?NO! Copper and Zinc OXIDIZE UNLESS PROPERLY SEALED.SKIP THIS PRODUCT AND BUY THE REAL THING!!!",0 "Rcvd a box-NONE of the 4 jars of coating. To get what I PAID for, I PAY MORE to send back EMPTY box? Unreal. I was not able to experience this item because I received an empty box with none of the four jars of coating that I anticipated receiving.",0 "cant get enough of this machine i have this Brother sewing machine already. i bought the XR-65 model new about 5-6 years ago. at that time, it didnt come with a quilting table. it has been USED A LOT by my daughter and i almost every day as we both sew for the family and create all types of clothing articles, plus do small repair jobs occasionally for the public. i absolutely love it! it has done such a wonderful job and since Brother is not making the XR-65 model any more, as far as i know, i must have another one for back-up. i have just ordered the model XR-65T. my Brother machine has outsewn all the singer machines ive had in the past and ive had several. i always thought ""nothing but a Singer"" however this machine set me straight. these, as NEW, will soon be gone but, if we are lucky, Brother will bring them back again. (i dont see that happening, tho'). those of us who have and love this machine will be sad to never see it New again.",4 "Great machine!!! I first received this machine in college and it is still going strong 6 years later!!! I recently purchased another one to teach my theatre students on and it has been great! It is a great machine for the students to learn on. It's easy to thread and has enough options for the beginning sewer. I would definitely recommend this machine!",4 "TROUBLEMAKER I have never had so much trou ble with a sewing machine. To begin with, i cannot get the bobbin to wind smoothly if the bobbin thread doesnt wind smoothly you will encounter jams Also the handle of the machine sits over the thread spool It has a drop in bobbin which i love, but it is hard to thread it and keep it in place. It has a see through cover, a cheap piece of plastic that came off and was instantly lost! It is too lightweight and can fall over while you are sewing i am used to being able to open the front of the machine (where you thread it) but you have to get a screw driver to open it. Thus to clean it of lint etc you have to stop everything. maybe these have been discontinued..if so you can see why",1 "surprisingly good machine i have had this machine for a couple years now. i have a small online business making sewn items like bags, purses, home decor, etc. i use this machine everyday for several hours. i ask way more of it than it was designed for, truly. almost all the problems i have had with it were my own brain-malfunctions or sewing while tired. the bobbin needs to be threaded properly, that's the most important thing to remember.it's not fancy, and doesn't have a million stitches, but it's a good, reliable little workhorse. i recommend it. because my business is growing, i will probably upgrade soon and keep this one as the trusty backup.",4 "brother sewing machine xrt-65 I have had this maching for about 5 yrs. I have been sewing like a fool with it for two years.I have never had any issues and this machine will stand the test of time. Very easy to use, very easy to thread etc.",4 "Mechanical workhorse that sews and sews 8 years ago I bought this machine from Walmart for about $80. I used it on and off for the first 4 and it proved its worth. However, for the past four years I have used it atleast 4 times per week and almost daily for the last 4-6 months. This little machine is absolutely AMAZING!! I have not had one issue with it beside, as another reviewer said, those due to my own mistakes or lack of reading directions. When I bought it, I thought I would be happy to get one or two years out of the machine. Obviously, I am way beyond my expectations and the machine still just hums along. I have sewn many different types of fabrics including fleece and knits. I can't believe there is another machine out there that is as good a buy. In the next few months I will be upgrading machines. I will definitely be purchasing another Brother machine. I do not believe one can beat the value for the price of Brother.",4 "good machine - very good price I bought this machine to take to quilting retreat. Light weight and it sews great - just as all 4 of the Brother machines I've owned. The big table is a real plus when quilting. The only thing I missed at the retreat is the machine at home has a needle up or needle down setting. It would make a good starter machine for a teen. It has enough of the fancy stitches and is easy to use.",4 "an actual potters wheel I would never have considered it except I saw it in action over the weekend. A fellow potter was doing a demo on it and I fell in love. He sat it on top of a bucket and went to town. (no, he didn't use the legs) He has used his for a couple of years now and wouldn't part with it - I offered to buy it from him <G>.In general, I like kick wheels, not electric wheels. But this one is different. It can go REALLY slow and quite fast. The speed is controlled by a little knob - not a foot petal which gives you a lot more control - set it and it stays at that speed. No wet clay colapsing from a suddenly speeding wheel caused by an accidental nudge of the foot as you change positions. It is just the right size - full sized wheel head (11 inches) and weight - 26 pounds. It uses regular bats (it also comes with the weird square one).I wouldn't recomend it for production potting - throwing 20 pound pots, but it is just right for a person like me that throws and trims a few pots a week and wants a wheel that doesn't take up a lot of precious floor space, nor weigh half a ton. It isn't a junky toy, which is what I thought when I first looked at it. It actually works. This is now on my Christmas list. I will add another review after I use mine.",3 "Great Little Wheel I had seen this wheel here on Amazon and I thought on it for a year before purchasing the item. I had read the other review and decided that I had to try this wheel because I can't afford a full-sized wheel and my husband is in the Army so I want a wheel that can travel and also fit in a small house the next time that I move.I shopped around to see if there was a better price and though I saw it for a better price, the shipping was OUTRAGIOUS! I ordered from Amazon because the shipping made it a value. Not only did it cost less, it also took less time because Amazon ships UPS, as oppposed to having it trucked across the country!This wheel is so quiet. I had been using wheels at the local community center and never did I realize that they were noisy until I got this little baby. I can watch a movie or listen to the radio with no troubles when I am using this wheel.The wheel is also very easy to clean. I did have a little trouble with the drip pan but with a minimal amount of practice, and after watching the DVD that came with it I have no trouble with it anymore.I love that it comes with two buckets. My tools go in one bucket and water in the other so that everything I need is right there as I need it. They sit on either side of the motor, which you can see as the brown part that is sticking up behind the splash pan.This wheel does not come with a foot pedal. You can order one, but I wouldn't because I love that the speed is constant and can't be altered by accident because I wasn't paying attention to my feet.The wheel comes with bat pins and two pats. I did not care for the plastic bats that came with it but I think it is just a matter of taste. They work just fine and are easy to find at my local cermaics supply store.I did not buy the folding legs that you can get for this wheel. I would love to have them but it's not in the budget, so I have mine on a plastic storage tub. Amazingly, this wheel is so light-weight that it has been a perfect base for throwing until I get the legs.I brought this wheel to pottery class because we had a shortage of wheels and it was a hit! Everyone had to stop by for a look and they all were impressed with it. I have never centered more than 5 lbs of clay on it but I believe that if I possessed the skill to attempt it, this wheel could keep up with me.This is a great buy and I recommend it highly.",4 "great little wheel I have been teaching art for grades 1-12 for 2 years. This wheel is very economical and delivers well for light-medium classroom use. For someone who does not plan on being a production potter and does not have thousands of dollars at their disposal I would recommend this wheel. You will not be disappointed. Just make sure you have a low table to work on.",4 "design flaws I was given a slightly used Artista. Having 30 years potters experience, I got this one so I could travel around with it, being so light weight.I can throw on very primitive kick wheels, so the speed and the control knob were not a big issue for me. I did not get the legs or foot peddle. An experienced potter eventually gets a back ache and standing up solves that problem. So I put the Artista on a table. Stayed steady. worked fine.Then the belt starting slipping off the pulley. I had to borrow a phillips screw driver and remove 14 screws to put the belt back on. Then I stopped putting all the screws in because the belt slipped more and more and it was easier to fix without all those screws. The belt runs around a flat plastic pulley. I think they may have improved this, I see they advertise a V-belt, so the belt runs in a groove. This was a definite design flaw.But, on further consideration, I think the flaw originates in the fact that the short 3"" or so metal shaft, sets into a metal bushing and that sets into the plastic of the frame. The use and the belt pulling on this bushing has tipped the shaft therefore the pulley and the belt slides off the plastic pulley wheel. The v-belt may solve this problem, but I worry that the new models are still pulling against plastic and eventually wear out the small motor and start the wheel wobbling. I cant get that far because I am giving up on trying to get the belt to stay on.I tried looking up the problem at the companies web site, no info. I looked for replacement parts, no info. I emailed the company twice and they never got back to me.I dont think I would buy one. I think I would rather invest in a treadle wheel. They are quiet, lighter than a weighted kick wheel. Speed and electric are not necessary to a good potter, unless you are a production potter, it is more important to have a wheel designed properly. The problem with pottery wheels, is that they are usually heavy and good ones cost.",0 "great El producto llego rapido, la calidad del producto llego en perfectas condicionse. Estoy muy contenta del servicio y definitivamente volveria a usar el servicio...Gracias!!!",4 "A-1 Quality Very happy with my purchase. It came to my door in secure packaging - no damage at all. Very good quality. Great potter's wheel!",4 "Artista Pottery Wheel = A Very Happy Customer What a great price for such a powerful, light weight, and reliable wheel.This wheel is small, yet full of power. With the plastic bats off it fits inside a plastic storage box measuring 26in long x 16in wide x 12 in tall. We store other tools and bats in the box with it. Additionally, we use plastic storage containers that are tall enough (17in tall) to put the lid back on and use as a stand for the wheel itself. There are legs that can be purchased for the wheel, but I prefer to use storage containers for a base as they then can be used to store the tools and wheel as well. A very portable and easily stored wheel.The price is right for a hobbyist. You won't need to sell a lot of artwork to justify the expense of this wheel.TheSpeedball Artista Pedalcan be connected to the wheel. However, the knob on the wheel works great to control the speed of the wheel. This wheel can move very slowly, or quite fast. It is great for a beginner or advanced artist.This wheel cleans up very easily. All the surfaces that come in contact with clay or water are easy to clean with a rag, and the trays pull off the wheel to be washed quickly.After purchasing the first one I immediately bought a second Artista Wheel and I will be purchasing more of them to use when teaching pottery to students.",4 "Right Wheel for the Right Price I've been cruising the internet for the best price on this wheel and have seen some listings on Amazon that are off the mark. MSRP is $425.00. I have found additional mainstream suppliers providing this product for $376 with shipping included (ground shipping to the continental U.S.)I have not used or purchased the wheel, so I cannot comment futher on that.",4 "scissors I am very pleased with my purchase. I had a pr of serra sharp scissors but the guy who sharpened them took off the serrated edge??? So now I have ordinary shears. PLUS a new pr of serra sharp scissors .",4 "Mundial Scissors The scissors were exactly the item I was looking for and were delivered promptly at a good price. I will certainly purchase more in the future.",3 "Happy Shears Love theses shears Exactly what I wanted plus they came with a cover. They were oiled so right away they cut smoothly and were a great price. I recommend this brand to any design with fabric to cut.",4 "Top quality stuff My sweetie says these Brazilian-made Mundial Serra Sharps are the best sewing scissors of their type she has had in years. I can see why she likes them. The perfect design, old-fashioned forged and precision-ground construction reminds me of the way such stuff was done by the best American makers many decades ago. They're much better than the Chinese-made Cushion Pro line Mundial sells.",4 "Nice Markers! I recently purchased a color set of these markers and I've really been enjoying them but there were no greys so when I found this set I was very happy. I really love these markers. The colors lay down smoothly and dry quickly. A good alternative if you cannot afford Copics. The only reason I rate four stars is they do have an odor, a bit like a Sharpie, and they do bleed a bit. That's not too much of an issue though if you have Bristol paper on hand.I'm really liking these makers so far, and would recommend them.",3 "Perfect! Started working with markers and added these to my collection. The color comes out smooth, and the artwork is awesome. A must have!",4 "Great for concept work My husband and I both use these when coloring our concept art for projects we're working on. I love the chisel tip side whenever I do broad strokes and he likes the fine tip side for detailing. Great product.",3 "Great set of greys Used this markers for a lot of achromatic illustrating. Professor was blown away by the depth created with these greys and just black ink sketching. Can't wait to show off a little bit more, used a blender the other day and I don't think I'll ever find a better deal than these prismas. Everyone keeps asking where I got them, I promote amazon on the daily :)",4 "Great Markers...good bargain here... Prisma Color makes good products I use all of their products and have created some good art. I would recommend these markers to all artist.",4 "awesome I love these pens. I'm an art supply nut so I'm constantly getting art stuff to try out and I really enjoy these pens.",4 "BEst there is Great set of markers, i work in ink and this is the only brand i use. The light colors especially are fantastic.",4 "good preformance i go to fashion school so having these scissors is fantastic, they preform like heaven, it's kind of diffrent learning to cut with your left hand (i all ways had right handed scissors) but you learn fast, your hand feels so comfortable even after those long hours of cutting patterns.",4 "Great for left handed! I bought this for a friend of mine who always had trouble using normal scissors. She said it's the best thing she ever got! The cut is incredible and it's really easy to use. Althought it's made in Brazil, it's difficult to find it here, so take your chance and buy it through Amazon. Great scissors!",4 "Mundial 271-8 8"" Industrial True Left Hand Bent Trimmers Well worth the money! I keep my trimmers in my kitchen drawer for easy access.",4 "Very impressive for the price These scissors were bought after I had surgery on my right hand and couldn't use it for sometime. The quality of these were exceptional especially for the price.",4 "RUST RUST RUST i LOVE THESE SISSORS. THEY WORK GREAT FOR ME, THE LEFTY, BUT GOSH, THEY SURELY ARE DIFFICULT TO KEEP FROM RUSTING. PERHAPS I BOUGHT THE WRONG SISSORS FOR THE WRONG JOB. I USE THEM AROUND THE HOUSE, GARAGE, ETC., AND PERHAPS WHEN THEY GET DAMP, I DON'T HAVE TIME TO WIPE THEM OFF. MY SUGGESION....FIND NON-RUST LEFTY SISSORS IF YOU ARE NOT USING THEM FOR CUTTING FABRIC! MY FAULT",4 "Excellent Scissors, but Lefties Still Get Shorted. I'm delighted with these scissors. They are true left-handed scissors, with the upper blade on the left. They're well made, and a pleasure to use. I can't give them five stars, however, for two reasons. First, the sheath that comes with them is made for right-handed scissors and won't fit on these. Second, although these are true left-handed scissors, Mundial offers only a couple of its models in true left-handed versions. Worse, it also offers fake "left-or-right" scissors that are really right-handed scissors with modified handles. Left-handed people are 10-15% of the population, and we do every job that right-handed people do. We need every kind of scissors that right-handed people need, and we need them to be real left-handed scissors like these. When Mundial starts offering more than just a couple of popular models in true left-handed versions, and supplies them with sheathes that actually fit them, I'll come back and add stars, because these scissors really are excellent.",2 "excellent Great product for the left handed person after way too many years of being forced to use right handed people's fashioned for them always as if we do not or no one cares we exist",4 "Great shears. These are heavy duty lefty scissors. They cut precisely, and can be sharpened professionally--they should last longer than I do. Bravo, Mundial.",4 "Maybe I got a Faulty Pair After reading the other reviews I was very happy to pay the big bucks for these scissors. I was extremely disappointed.When I first opened the box I was concerned by the fact that there was a hole in the plastic packaging but I hoped that wouldn't matter. I don't know if that is to blame for the sorry state of these shears but it could have been a factor.The blades were sharp enough but they were coated in a thin layer of an oily substance. I wiped this off with a paper towel. From the very beginning they were very difficult to cut with - jerky and hard to open and close. It was misery trying to cut out a pattern and fabric (a thin, soft fabric).I am sending them back immediately. I thought about exchanging them for another pair in case I just got a dub but I didn't feel it was worth the risk. I hope this was just an anomaly and that no one else has this type of experience with this product.",0 "Thanks - very nice We purchased these for a niece who is left handed and she is very pleased with these left handed Bent Trimmers.",4 "Great scissors, bad price These are great scissors for left-handed people. My son is 15 and really needed these to help with his art. However, I am very upset that I just purchased them last week for $31 and now they are $18. I would like a refund for the difference! Anyway, see video of cutting with these scissors at: [...]",3 "I like the ribbons These ribbons are going to go perfect with my scrapbook ideas that I have going. I wish they were a little bigger.",3 "Wood 2 Quilters oak quilt ruler holder The Wood 2 Quilters oak quilt ruler holder arrived promptly and was as advertized. It was not a bargain in price, but was of good quality and was convenient to purchase on line. No complaints",3 "Love it I have a small area of my bedroom devoted to quilting stuff. This ruler holder was great in helping to organize this small space.",4 "Handy ruler holder The holder keeps all my quilting rulers within easy access.. The quality is excellent and the wood weight is substantial so nothing falls over. I have six rulers in mine with room to spare for lots more.",4 "Small scissors for big hands I love these scissors for sewing and applique projects. They are sharp, sturdy, and easy to handle with biggish hands.",4 "It does what it's supposed to do! There are so many products out there. And so many don't work--or don't work as well as they should. This scissor actually cuts beautifully, cleanly, and effortlessly. It's a 5-star scissor!",4 "First rate I love this organizer: my rulers sit ready and it is easy to pick out the one I need for my project! Now I want one for my longer rulers (although any size fits in this one)!",4 "Hanging Ruler Holder Love this ruler holder. Keeps my rulers in sight, organized and out of the way. I have it hanging on the all near my cutting table. It's great!",4 "Horrible smell I'm going to have to paint this whole thing to cover the horrible smell. Not sure why it stinks so bad. After I paint it, it should work out fine.",0 "Pasta Bowls for the wife When my wife mentioned new pasta bowls as an anniversay gift, my first thought was to head directly to Pier One. My second thought was, maybe I can decorate one myself. Thank goodness I stumbled upon this product. I painted one to look like an American flag and the other like a pepperoni pizza. It was so simple. Kids should have a great time with this. I know I did, and I'm the father of two. Have Fun!",4 "Very bad easel This is one of those situations where you get what you pay for. Don't spend your money on this piece of junk. Spend a little more and get something good. This easel is cheaply made and assembled incorrectly from the manufacturer. The worst part is it doesn't hold the canvas firmly. Just a bad easel.",0 "Bob Ross Easel Although this item came badly packaged with a ripped and squashed box and no protection for the easel, it was miraculously intact. It is fine quality wood, and works wonderfully. Happy with purchase.",4 "Easel This is fantastic. It holds the canvas well. The easel is sturdy and very easy to adjust. The easel folds flat for storage.",4 "Good paper! This size was inexplicably hard to find in stores in my area. I went ahead and ordered it online and got it a few days later...case closed. Thank you Amazon!",4 "Does what I need it to do Not much you can say about construction paper. This is a good thickness and works great for the things my 7 year old needs construction paper for. As another reviewer said, it's not a dark black, but a dark greyish black. But was happy to find the longer size since even the crafts stores out here didn't have any in this size.Shipped quickly.",4 "GOod price The color is a really a washed-out black/ dark gray. You get what you paid for. Spend more if you need black paper.",2 "Saved me money and time I looked everywhere for the larger size Construction Paper (12"" x 18"" size) I just happen to see the paper here on Amazon. I ordered right away. No running around, No extra money for gas, the best part, it came right to my door.Thank You Amazon",4 "great price for the price and the amount of paper you get it is truly worth it. paper is quite sturdy and does what it needs to do for arts and crafts time.",4 "Nice selection This construction paper works really well for all our art projects around home. The extra long pieces allow more room for drawing/painting. No complaints here. Price was reasonable as well.",4 "It's construction paper Um, it's construction paper, how much can I say. Boy this stuff is great! It's them best pink construction paper I've ever seen in my life!",4 "Can't beat the price I bought several packs of these for crafts and it was worth the price. The paper is so big you can cut them if you need too and still have a lot of paper to still work with!",4 "play time hours of fun for her to color, decorate or just scribble on, helps the imagination at this young age (2)",4 "bad packing The product is okay, but the package is poor. I received a bag of papers in a very big box, and the bag of papers are open... It looks like someone already used it..... A bit disappoint receiving a product looks like it has been returned and resale.",1 "Exactly as expected Good quality and weight. Purchased these for our homeschooled art class using pastels and they work fantastic and at a much cheaper price that pastel paper. Also, using the black really makes the colors pop.",3 "Didn't realize it was so huge I don't know how I missed the size, but was bigger than I was looking for, however, I still gave it to my sons teacher as a donation instead of returning it. Hoping they can still make use of it",3 "Nice colors Bought this for my daughter who teaches preschool. We both loved the colors and the weight of the paper was good for what she would use it for. Great for inexpensive projects at the preschool or daycare.",4 "Big sheets, nice value Huge sheets of colored paper! I'm so happy! Lots of nice colors. You get your bang for your buck. Huge is not poster sized, but more like bigger than 8.5 by 11 inches (maybe double the size?)",4 "Lots of great, oversize construction paper My 7 year old great granddaughter spent the weekend with me recently. She loves being creative. She created several posters with the extra long construction paper. she cut out and glued shapes and forms and glued them to the posters. She and I were both very proud of her art work. Thanks",4 "Good quality I bought this paper for a classroom project. The paper color was almost exactly the color that is shown here. I appreciate that the image was an excellent representation of the actual product.",4 "Great for art projects I ordered this paper as a filler item to get up to $25 for free shipping. All the kids who visit my house love it and it was definately worth the money",4 "Thin and gray As the title says this is a low grade construction paper. I found it to be a bit flimsy and a dark gray, rather than black. The price is right for throw away student projects.",2 "Heavy duty Good heavy duty construction paper. This was used for orphans in Costa Rica to make paper chains and cards. It held up very well.",4 "Perfect Piecer This is a fantastic piece of equipment. Makes perfect 1/4 inch seam lines. Great for getting those angles perfect. You won't regret purchasing this one.",4 "A Must Have Tool for Quilters I do a lot of quilting. I have many gadgets I cannot live without - the ones that make things faster and easier (June Taylor's Shape Cut Plus - fast Strip cutting. Grab-It magnetic pin cushions. Fons and Porter ergonomic seam ripper.)! I live close to the Jinny Beyer Studio in Northern Virginia and have seen this tool in her shop for years. Until I started reading mixed reviews about the Perfect Piecer, I had no interest. I watched the Jinny Beyer video on this tool to see what it did. It was added to my list of things to try. I bought it last week and have since completed two quilt tops. Both with Set-In seams and Mitred corners; 16 Mitred corners - all PERFECT the first time! No unsewing and trying again. The set-in seams on the blocks were equally easy. If you are unsure about how you might use this product, visit the Jinny Beyer website and watch the video. I've added this to my list of ""Must Have Tools""! My quilting friends will likely get these for Christmas!!!",4 "Perfect Precision. Whether you do your quilt piecing by hand or machine, you'll love this pointy little gadget for marking seam lines, the stop and start points of seams, gauging your seam allowances, etc. The angles are handy: 22.5, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 & 135 degrees.The tool helps make the shapes found in many quilt blocks. Use the Perfect Piecer to make paper templates, or to mark directly on the fabric. There are inch ruler tick marks along with tiny holes. Poke your mechanical pencil through the holes to mark tiny dots on your fabric; instead of drawing a line, you'll only be making a dot to suggest the location of the seam line.A must have, if you want to do ""challenging"" piecing. Hint: It's not as challenging when you're using the proper tools.",4 "A quilters tiara I bought this as it was recommended for Lone Star quilts. I used it today for tumbling blocks. Perfect y seams!One can get by without this tool by measuring precisely, but this is worth the small investment. And this is coming from someone that doesn't like extra rulers and tools that aren't needed.The only drawback, regular pencils will not work. Go with something mechanical for this.Hillbilly Tonya from HillbillyHandiworks (dot)com--a fun quilters blog!",4 "cool just can't wait to use it.I don't hand stitch but this will come in handyto make accurate seams",3 "Great tool Great tool for marking seam lines, 1/4"" from corners, and angles. I use it when I handpiece. I love it.",4 "Interesting kit, but not very practical Since I like to collect art supplies, I picked up this set shortly after it was released. If waterbrushes were not becoming so readily available, this set would be a convenient portable sketching kit. In reality, it is rather bulky for sketching on-the-go. It does have a generous amount of mixing palettes space and its 4-half-pan holding brackets are practical for quickly customizing the color choices in the set. The water bottle and holding caps are not so useful, but add some small convenience for those that like to carry this kit in an art bag around as a source of water for refilling waterbrushes and holding small watercolor washes. I have removed the original Cotman pans and replaced them with artist grade watercolors for increased performance. I would avoid this set at MSRP, but it's worth a look once it gets discounted if you like to have several options of watercolor boxes available.",2 "Sketcher There are some great things about this set. The numerous wells and compact size for one. BUT, when I took it out for a test drive on location, I picked it up out of my pack to open it and the bottle fell off. It does so every time I pick it up. I thought maybe I had the bottle in wrong, but after close examination didn't. So I'm giving it one star since it's fairly useless in it's functionality. I guess I'll put some kind of strap around it. Also the brush doesn't have a cap of any kind, so is loose in the kit allowing the hairs to get bent. Now it's permanently bent from being stored that way previous to my getting it. I'm quite disappointed.",0 "Great Watercolor set! New! Cotman Watercolor Pocket Plus Set with Water Bottle - Just when you thought innovation was something in the past Winsor and Newton creates a most exciting sketching box for artists at all skill levels. It includes 12 Cotman watercolor pans which are great for sketching, three functional mixing surfaces, a quality Cotman round brush, a water bottle, two clip on water wells and an integral soft thumb ring. Better yet is the low, low price.",4 "It cuts through vinyl. I've been using office shears to cut through photo paper and vinyl prints from our large format printer which wasn't working well. I went on to Amazon.com to look for better shears and decided upon the Mundial tailor shears because of the vinyl I cut and because the Mundial name kept coming up. It's worked well for me. Get a shear sized to your projects. It's worth a few extra dollars.",3 "Solid Scissors! We use these scissors daily to cut carpet and leather -- thick fabrics -- so you need something strong (blades don't flex), sharp (edge is good) and good control. We have used for many years and had to replace some older ones that could no longer be sharpened.",4 "Cut your house down This pair of scissors is the most solid and heavy duty that I have seen. The craftsmanship makes me feel like I received more than my money's worth, (considering that these are not a cheap pair, this is saying a lot.). Comparing these to Gingher or Fiskars is no comparison at all; the other two brands are not bad, but the Mundial are heirloom quality and I have no doubt that they will outlive me. If you want to buy the best, look no further. On a side note, I have larger hands and they fit me just fine. Also, this is not a small pair of scissors; if you are planning on cuttung through vinyl/cardboard/your house, these are your pair. If, however, you are wanting a pair to nip threads or cut intricate details into the thinnest of materials, this may be overkill.",4 "YEA! These are amazing scissors! Large, heavy, and sharp. I have large hands and I finally feel like I have a pair of scissors that actually fit. These will easily cut through two layers of cardboard with little effort at all. With proper care I don't expect that I will need to buy another pair of scissors again.",4 "cleo fan As a buyer I always look for quaility. I have purchased from this seller many times and I have always been pleased with the items I buy. As a designer of jewelry I have to make sure that the items I use are real and not marred in any way. This particular fan always makes a lovely necklace,especially when I add some rose quartz beads. The delivery time is amazing as I never have had to wait for long before my order gets here. I highly recommend this seller and the items for sale,",4 "The perfect tracing paper I had never seen Vellum and had no idea what the paper was like. I needed tracing paper and this is nothing like regular tracing paper. I love it! It is much sturdier and can be used in the printer..",4 "BEST FOR COLLAGE I am a collage artist and I had been looking and looking for this vellum because unlike others it does not pucker when I put it down with gel medium. I print it easily through my laser printer and then apply all or parts of the image to a collage -- the vellum is translucsent and shows some of what is underneath for a wonderful effect.",4 "Confusing I thought the plastic bobbins were the round bobbins for threading the bottom side of the sewing machine. It's not. The bobbins here are flat plastic pieces to put leftover thread on.",1 "Worth the time it takes to use this organizer I am only giving this item 4 stars because I wish there were more than 50 bobbins, but that is the item's only shortcoming. The container can hold more than the 50 we used, though I suppose it would depend on how much thread you put on each individual bobbin. The bobbins inside are flat, meant to store embroidery floss while you complete a project or between projects. The bobbins have tabs to tuck the floss in and hold it as you start to wind and then to hold the end when you are finished winding so the thread stays on the bobbin until you are ready to take it off- no unraveling. They fit well into the compartmentalized sections and the lid will close whether you have the tab side up or the thread side up. There is a larger section that will hold a small embroidery scissors and needles. The clear package makes it easy to see the contents even when closed. Does it take time to wind the floss? Yes. But trying to unravel one thread from a knotted mess of floss also takes time, and winding is a lot less frustrating. Once organized, you can enjoy your project knowing that whatever thread you'll need next will be easy to find and remove. It took me only an hour or so in front of a movie to fill all 50 bobbins. The lid closes nice and tight, so there is little chance of spilling. I crumpled the paper on the front of the lid before I realized it had an organizational chart on the back. I don't think I would have used it anyway, but now you know it's there so you won't make my mistake. I wrote the floss ID numbers in sharpie on the side of each bobbin where the tabs are and put them in the organizer in ascending order left to right. My daughter had thread hanging from every available surface in her room to try and keep a rather large cross-stitch project organized and the thread untangled, so I was thrilled to find this organizer.",3 "exactly what I wanted This box is to organize your embroidery floss, so it doen't get hopelessy tangled the first time you use it. It is works well and you can easily see what colors you have. The bobbins are for winding skeins of embroidery floss on, not bits of leftover thread as another reviewer said.",3 "Floss Organizer I am very happy with this purchase. I can keep my embroidery floss organized, color coded and not have tangled floss. It is also an easy way to keep track of and take an inventory of what you need.",4 "Good value, as displayed, fast shipping. This is a basic commodity item, but it was a good value, it was exactly as shown on Amazon, and it is very effective in storing floss.",4 "So helpful!! I just finished working on 3 cross stitched tree skirts and I kept all the thread for each on in this box sorted and organized by project. It made my work so quick and easy! I wasn't loosing thread all over the house and had an easier time keeping track of each color because I used a pencil to write the color on the bobbin which was easy to erase when i was done with that color and bobbin. Perfect for crafters :)",4 "20 years and going strong I have been using this system for more than 20 years. I love that it allows me to organize my floss by DMC numerical number. It keeps me from buying colors I already have.The bobbins have a hole punched in one end, so I can grab the colors I need for a particular project and keep them on a ring until it is finished.Winding the floss on the bobbins is an easy (and kind of soothing) project to work on while watching tv. Once the box is all in order, it just looks so beautiful and managed and ready-to-go. Nothing tangled, nothing lost at the bottom of a bag.When these were first introduced 20 years ago, they were about $20 each. I love how much the price has come down, and how perfectly the system still works for me.",4 "Deep Organizer This is exactly like it was described! I love how my sewing area is clutter free without all the yard everywhere. The plastic Bobbins are great and a VERY good quality. VERY fast shipping.",3 "Great product! I have recently returned to embroidery which my mom taught me as a child, 60 years ago. I am delighted by all the new products they have on the market now for this hobby. This organizer is wonderful!! It is light, easy to organize colors in, convenient to store and affordable. I am so glad I bought it. One small issue: once filled, the lid does not snap closed. I have it in a space where that is not a big problem, however.",4 "A+++++ THis is a very useful item. I can stack many of this and I can save space.",4 "Organizer bliss. My daughter loved receiving this as a Christmas gift. Her floss collection has gotten out of control so she is working on corralling it in this organizer. A bit smaller than I had thought, but will hold a lot.",4 "Gift Giving Purchased as a gift for a teenager - very pleased with the product. I would recommend this item to consumers.",4 "good organizer This works well to keep thread organized. It is easy to use and the price is right! I would definitely recommend this for any who wants their craft materials to stay organized in one place.",3 "Best Buy Organizer Darice Floss & Needlecraft Organizer With 50 Plastic Bobbins was the Best Buy Organizer for my embroidery floss. Better price than anywhere else I looked - not even Walmart could beat the price.",4 "EASY TO USE SEARCHING MY CRAFT BOXES FOR THREAD I FOUND MULTIPLES OF MANY COLORS. I PURCHASED THIS AND NOW FIND ALL MY COLORES ORGANIZED AND AT HAND. I FOUND ONLY ONE PROBLEM. I AM DISABLED AND I DID FIND IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. IT LIES ALMOST FLAT SO PROVIDED NARRY AN UNSURE SURFACE IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. I DID NEED MORE BOBBINS AND WISH I HAD ORDERED THEM AT THE SAME TIME.",3 "Good product This is a great item. It does exactly what I need it to do and it arrived on time. I liked that it came with the extra thread wraps. There is no hassle with this item.",4 "No more floss nests I've tried all kind of methods for organizing floss, and this one seems like it might do the trick. I'm kind of picky about how they're stored--I want all the ends tucked in and I want to see the colors easily and at a glance. This is a great way to organize it.I just received it so I can't speak to longevity of the product yet.",4 "Great for the price The biggest attraction about this case was the free bobbins. However, if you plan to fill the case with floss you need to buy more bobbins- I currently have over 75 bobbins in the case and it's not full (you can probably squish 100 in it). It's sturdy and a good case if you need to organize your floss/threads.",4 "Love this! I just got into cross-stitch and this is the perfect item for organizing all the floss you accumulate! It's already 1/4 full - also, the seller sent it out in a very timely fashion!",4 "Definitely Time-Consuming As an organizer I think this is an innovative way to store them, I was convinced this was what I needed to store my embroidery floss because it(my embroidery floss) literally is everywhere. But I am seriously questioning whether or not it is worth the time to sit down, and one by one twist the embroidery floss around the flat bobbin, the way it is in the picture otherwise you're just wasting space if you go fast and heap it all in the middle of the bobbin. I have so much floss, not enough bobbins, and not enough time. Once you have done all the floss you may be satified, it depends on how valuable it is to you to be especially organized but as for me, I just don't have that kind of time and I'm hoping something else innovative comes out so help me store my floss.",2 "Storage Box It is exactly what i thought it would be but in the shipping it must have been damaged a bit but thats okay. because i still will be using it to organize all my threads!",2 "Versatile storage solution This is such a versatile storage solution for crafters and hobbyists that I immediately began wishing I'd ordered a few more at the same time.As a storage box for floss, it works exactly as it should. The only drawback, as mentioned by others, is that I agree it does not come with enough bobbins. In my case, that's not much of an issue as I did end up buying more of these cases and since I wasn't using them for floss, those bobbins were there for my use with the first case.I have another of these set up with larger beads. It's not suitable for extremely small beads as any tilting of the case will end up allowing them to move between compartments, but it was ideal for the many 1/2cm beads I had stuck in a drawer in small baggies.Still another is holding brads and flourishes for my scrapbooking. I have another one that I actually did end up using the bobbins from... but it's holding "scrap" ribbon (short lengths of 1" to 12" or so), each scrap wrapped on its own bobbin and secured with a small piece of tape.I have two more that I'm using for buttons, divided by color and finish. I like to do button crafts, but digging through a box or bin of a few hundred buttons just to find the right color/finish is a hassle. They fit very nicely in these boxes.I have one more box that is being used for screws and nails. It seems like I end up with hundreds of odd screws or nails from various purchases, and I had a box full of little pieces of tape or small baggies that came attached to various products. I went through and divided them up by screw or nail, then divided the screws by Phillips, flat-blade, square, hex and thumb.You can probably tell that being able to find what I want quickly is important to me!Suffice it to say, these boxes are excellent for that purpose. I also find the price to be an excellent value... which is probably why I seem to keep buying more of these and finding additional uses for them all the time.I feel that the boxes are plenty sturdy for my needs. I have a few stacked on top of each other, and a few others standing on end like books. I've noticed no trouble with either arrangement.I suspect I'll be adding still more of these to my collection in the near future.",4 "Doesn't stay shut all the time. It's nice to sort your items, but the cover isn't made well. I actually have never found a organizer that closes perfectly and securely. :(",1 "Great organizer This is a wonderful product and I may be buying more. Love organization and I have so many flosses that I use when embroidering that this piece works well.",4 "Quite large This was quite a bit bigger than I expected it to be, although that turned out not to be a bad thing. I like the larger slot along the side, which is the perfect size to hold my bobbin winder.",3 "Great organizer at an even greater price point! This is wonderful in that the winders are included, often these are sold separately and at a fairly high cost. Good quality product at a good price.",4 "works great just as it looks great!!!! Fast ship, just as described I would get this again if I had to for sure",4 "I'm organized- finally! What a great box - and I have a few of these for other projects like beads and thing, but this box is super for wrapped bobbins. I wrapped all of my flosses in a period of a few days and am enjoying the new organization. You will need more bobbins, though.",4 "It Keeps Me Organized This is a great little floss box for a great price. I love how the floss cards are plastic and they feel very sturdy as I wind floss onto them. If you need a box for your stitching, I recommend this one. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because sometimes I have to work with it a bit to get it to close completely; but, as soon as I figured it out it wasn't a problem at all.",3 "great storage I love this organizer. I love cross stitching, and there is always lots of pieces of floss left. I used to keep them in a plastic bag where they got tangled and impossible to use again. Now all the leftovers are neatly stored in the box. I only wish there were more plastic bobbins so that I could store all my numerous floss in the box, and not only leftovers. In any case, it's a great purchase!",4 "Perfect! I recevived this item fast and in perfect condition. I love that this organizer came with the floss bobbins. My daughter will love this. Also, got this at an amazing price! I would have paid so much more in a store! Thank you",4 "Great! First of all, i did not buy this on amazon. I bought it from my local micheals for a much cheaper price.It works very well. It keeps the clay peices strongly binded together. You can also make whipcream clay with this.Overall: i recomend this product, just buy it at micheals.",4 "LOVE IT! I'm not sure that this is really a ""toy"" but nevertheless, if you work with Sculpey, this is a MUST have. It acts as a glue and hardens like regular Sculpey when you bake it. It's perfect for gluing on the small details.",4 "Awesome! I use this product in many of my projects and am never disapointed! It's smooth and bakes up great! Thanks!",4 "excellent I really am completely satisfied with the product and with the attention given by you really that I have recommended my friends and well I hope to buy something and receive the same attention",4 "Not easy to clean up I had bought this brand in a different bottle before, but have been unable to locate it again. Thought this was the same but it does not clean up as well as the prior purchased one.",1 "Saved an expensive shirt Person next to me was smoking. Ash fell on a pretty expensive Hermes shirt, burning a small hole in the front of the ""tail"" (I was wearing untucked). Razor blade, careful trim, a matching patch cut from inside the placket and backed with this wonderful tape, and the repair is almost invisible. There are some other products on the market, but this is the best.",4 "Beautiful When i first saw this product i had to get it. I put it on my ""to buy list"" but in just a few days the product was out of stock. As soon as it was back on the market i bought it. The shipment came fast and it was in a cute little golden box. The earrings look exactly like what the picture shows. Good quality and amazing design.",4 "Susan Branch recommended it. Because I knew nothing about watercoloring, I asked some of my favorite artists for materials advice. Susan Branch recommended this brush, so I bought it. I also bought some others that I don't like at all. This one doesn't shed, keeps its shape well, and allows me some nice control over the paint. I will definitely buy more of this brand in different sizes.",4 "EXCELLENT! I am an artist and photographer. These brushes are exceptional. I also purchased the Winsor & Newton colored ink set which was mailed from England. ANOTHER exceptional product. I used them years ago and now I am back to Winsor/Newton. Get them, you won't be disappointed.",4 "Hand sewing I dont use hand needles often, but when I do I need them right away. Plenty of sizes and I havent bent one yet.",4 "Take Forever to Come These are great needles for sewing but when bought from the primary seller, they took about a month to arrive. The case does not hold the needles well and several keep falling out anytime I pick up the holder.",2 "Buy extra ones when you buy the knifty knitter! I bought more expensive versions of the loom picks and you know what? I still like this little cheap knifty knitter pick the best.Keep in mind that you will want extras; sometimes they get misplaced. You NEED them to do the looming and if you become addicted to it like I did you will be very sad if you cant find yours! Also unlike the more expensive ones they have a tendency to bend over time especially if you use multiple strands of yarn or work tightly... you will want more than one of these. One does come with the sets, buy a few extras. You wont be sorry",4 "Great product! This loom hook just made the work so much easier. :)And I agree with the idea that you should get extra ones!",4 "EXCELLENT FIRST OF ALL, SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH (I`M FROM MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY, SOUTH AMERICA). I WANT TO EXPRESS THAT ALL THIS PRODUCTS THAT I BOUGHT TO AMAZON, ARE VERY VERY USEFULL, VERY BEAUTIFULL, AND HAVE A GREAT AND PERFECT DESIGN. I`M VERY HAPPY WITH THEM AND I REALLY ENJOY USING THEM. THE LOOMS, USING WITH THE LOOM HOOK AND THE WEAVING LOOM TOOL, ALLOWS TO KNIT A LOT OF VERY PRETTY DESIGNS, ,EASILY AND QUICKLY, IN DIFERENT SIZES. I RECOMMEND YOU TO PROVE TO USE THESE PRODUCTS.",4 "Meh. Do yourself a favor. If you are going to buy this, put a dab of superglue on the inside of the end without the hook. That way, the metal hook won't slide out, pop-out and lose forever that plastic cork, and eventually you won't stab yourself with the rough metal end, slicing your finger and forever ruining your mother's white cashmere scarf you're knitting.",1 "A Knifty Hook for Loom Knitting I have been using this hook for sometime (this was a reorder)and it is very adequate for my looming projects.",4 "loom hook tool This tool works very well for the the sock loom at the knittingboard, however the point is not smooth and round, and caused splitting of the thread, but other than that...it works well in the hand.",3 "perfect brand new was brand new in package awesome was very satisfied with this product will buy more from this company for sure",4 "Great!! Great price and I'm using it for what I wanted it for. This was the only place I could find this so that is a huge plus.",4 "the best loom hook. I've tried them all, but the only brand that doesn't bend is the KK.is long enough to be comfortable and the pick is smooth so wont snag your yarnit doesn't hurt to keep extras, just in case",4 "It works. It's a loom hook. Not really much to say about it. The metal for the hook was smooth, so it didn't catch on any of the yarn.",4 "Knifty Knitter Great little Product Great price, great product. I received this item quickly and was on the way to creating a nice gift for Christmas.",4 "Very Helpful It is very helpful tool. I use it for my innovations knitting machine to make my brim on a hat. I use it for my circular looms and socks looms.",4 "Loom hooks This is so great to have new hooks for hat making. Just in time for Christmas hats!Thank you for sending them so quickly!",4 "loom hook I was glad to find an item that I have looked for for a long time. The service was fast and the item was just as described.",4 "Included in LOOM purchases. This is the hook that comes with the looms - very nice. Conformable enough to hold i suppose. would recommend if you have lost yours or maybe it would be cheaper to just purchase an extra small loom - the hook and needle would be included in that 'extra' purchase. Would recommend.",4 "Knifty Knitter Loom Hook This hook is slow and cumbersome. I changed to a regular knitting to lift the stitches over and it worked much better.",0 "knifty knitter I have yet to use but looks interesting, it looks like the whole loom knitting should save lots of time while producing great things.",2 "Good for starters Thankfully a friend who knits on the looms had given me a heads up about these hooks. You will want to wrap the handle in something to make it larger and more comfy. I used the foam grippy things sold for pencils (and will probably try to fashion a wider handle at some point). You may also need to sand the purple end a bit, one of mine was very rough when I first got it.The hook part is just fine for loom knitting ... just need to make the handle more user-friendly.",2 "Knitting Loom Hook This is exactly what I was looking for. My husband made me the knitting loom, but I didn't have the hook. I got it in the time specified. The only complain I have is since I bought something from Amazon, I have been getting junk mail like never before.",4 "Gift This item was a gift. Haven't heard any complaints as of yet. . . I will update if any issues arise",3 "Okay Hook I was hoping that this hook's handle would be bigger to make it a little easier to hold. It's way better than the wooden handle one to hold, but not very sharp. I'm still searching for a hook that I like.",2 "Love it!! I love this product because the handle is hard plastic; it doesn't bend like the soft grip handles. And it doesn't hurt my hands or cause blisters after excessive use.",4 "Good for a cheap loom hook It's a decent little hook. I've bought several of them just in case I lose one. I've been searching for a loom hook with a much more comfortable grip. Although I can say this hook is way better than the one that come out of the boye loom sets",2 "The best loom hook ever I'm a beginner in scarf making and this was the loom hook my teacher gave me and it great and sturdy...",4 "The Knift Knitter Loom Hook Is Just Perfect! Thank you so much for selling this item. I have been looking for a replacement hook for the longest and I didn't want to change the quality but I did want it at a more convient price. I have used the knift knitter hook before so I knew it was just the tool for my crafting. The item is just as described online, easy to hold and works like a charm. Definately a must buy!",4 "Knifty Kniter Tool Lost the one that came with my kit. This was the perfect replacement. Quick response to my order. Arrived quickly.",4 "Knitting Loom Hooks The knitting loom hooks came earlier than expected. They are sturdy and work great at a great price. I bought extra so my kids and I could all do the knitting looms at the same time. Loving it!",4 "A Necessary Evil For Knifty Knitting Addicts Over the years, I have bought 20 or more of these stupid things. After about 5-10 uses, the hook comes loose from the silicon grip. I have tried purchasing alternative tools that I thought would be more durable but they simply did not perform as well in regard to getting under the fibers without shredding the fiber. My advice is to buy three or more at a time so that when one fails, you always have a back up. :)",2 "Loom Hooks I ordered these as a precautionary measure for our 4th grade kits. I have needed to use 3 already and it has only been our second year. A wise investment.",3 "Love it! I love this Cricut Cartridge. Super cute font and sayings. A great addition to my growing collection of font cards.",4 "CRICUT CARTIDGE ALL MIXED UP I was very pleased with the product and speed with which it was sent. The Cricut cartidge I had orded was for my granddaughter and she was really really happy!! I thankyou very much for the experince.",4 "MY FAVORITE!! All Mixed Up is by far my favorite font cart!! I use it all the time! The sihoutte feature is alittle difficult to work with but makes a very unique look. The thickness of the letter with the ""shadow"" feature on, help your words make a very ""BOLD"" statement and stands out well.",4 "Makes Scrapbooking Delightfully Easier! The Cricut was first viewed by the recipients parents and immediately given as a gift. Since then there have been many excitedly thankful telephone calls and several cards sent, because we live 2,000 miles apart;it is hard to go into too many specifics. However, our daughter's husband is also excited about being to utilize the machine in making decals for his model airplanes, some having 6' wing spans. The machine definitely opens up to many possibilities. Our son-in-law is taking orders from his flying club, for designs and decorations - now made possible.",4 "If there were 0 stars, this item deserve it I had exactly the same experience like the person two revews before, I bought it, they charged me and never the vacums arrived. And I culdn't do anything with the bank. I send e-mails to the singer lazer storm people, and they are undeliverable. I called and they kept me waiting. Don't waste your money.",0 "Useless, total ripoff! At best, this is a mediocre vacuum when it has a fresh filter. However the filter clogs constantly. I have to clean it twice with an unused paint brush to vacuum my small one bedroom apartment (and I don't even have pets!). I've been trying to order replacement filters from anyone, anywhere in vain. Igia.com appears to be the only place you can order replacement filters. I try to place an order online and it won't go through because they say there's something wrong with the expiration date on my card (I've been using my card all along, there's nothing wrong with it). I emailed them but they don't email back barring a useless automated reply. I called their 1-800 number repeatedly and after being left on hold for 10 mins, it disconnects. So now I'm stuck with this useless vacuum cleaner that was never great to begin with. In addition, the folks I ordered from (Lazer Storm, 4540 Worth St, Los Angeles, CA 9006; SingerLazer.com) said I'd receive a free steamer with my vacuum. It never came. I emailed them and received no reply. Since then, their URL address is no longer online and their 1-800 numbers is now some singles line. DO NOT BUY THIS USELESS PIECE OF GARBAGE! I've been taken and so will you if you buy it!",0 "SINGER LAZER STORM VACUUM! WOW! for the first time ever i do agree with everything from the infomercial! This Vacuum is a Find!",4 "This informercial is nothing but a big scam I bought and paid for the Singer Lazer Storm Vacuum in November of 2005 and never received it. I have e-mailed and all of the e-mails come back saying underliverable. I have called several times and wait 45 minutes to an hour to talk with someone, but it never happens. After an hour I am cut off and get a dial tone. I am going to contact my bank and see if there is some way I can get my money back. Please don't buy this product because you will pay for something you will never get.Maureen Wetmore - Lebanon, NH",0 "IT REALLY DOES WHAT THE INFOMERCIAL SAYS!! I have read nothing but negative reviews for this product and I must heartily disagree!!! I have a small one bedroom apt. and this thing does just what was promised on the infomercial!! Great suction..easy to clean; to clean the dust cup, I use an old 3 inch paintbrush and just gently brush the dust off and it's ready to go again....soooooooo I must disagree with those of you who dislike it..a GREAT value; the newer infomercial has a buy one get one free offer, and they add the Singer Steamer Cleaner,,,a really good value....",4 "consumer alert I too like the last few reviewers have been ripped off by this company. I saw the laser storm on tv and ordered one and never received it and then my nightmare really started when I saw on my statement that I was charged for two. I called the company and literally waited 1 hour before I could speak to someone, and within 2 minutes of my conversation was disconnected. I called back and waited another 45 minutes and spoke to someone who informed me that there were no vacuums available and that my refund would be in 12 weeks I was furious and now here it is 12 weeks later I have no response to my email or phone calls and am going to get the local news involved. If anyone reads this and would like to take action with me email me at IBARX@AOL.COM This is unbelievable that they are getting away with this.",0 "Very cool Picks up a lot of dirt. Easy to maintain. You have to empty the cup quite often, but that's okay. I like it very much.",4 "Really love this vaccum for wood floors This vaccum works best on any floor EXCEPT carpet. I use it on my linoleum kitchen floor, my wood floors and my tiled bathroom floor. It has great suction and the attachments get in those hardf to reach places; under furtniture and the corners of the room, baseboards, etc. The filter is easy to clean. The entire vaccum is lightweight and folds and stores away easily. HOWEVER, you must remember to clean out the rotating brush under the base of the vaccum from time to time, otherwise it will not work as effectively. I also really like the fact that it disconnects to a hand-held. I am a stickler for clean floors, so if I say this works well...this works well!!",4 "It does what its suppose to... This product was not design to pick up large amounts of dirt, nor is it designed to vacuum a large area. This vacuum is designed for people in tight quarters, or people who just wants to vacuum something up without going through the hassell of taking out the larger vacuum. I keep mine in my bedroom closet so when something spills... I don't have to run to the basement to get my Kenmore.",3 "A MUST TO HAVE - Singer AT7739 Lazer Storm Vacuum This vacuum is fantastic. The power is just as much if not more than the best upright vacuum I have used.Don't hesitate on buying this and don't waste your time on others. The middle part comes off and you can get in tight places and even in your vehicle.",4 "DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK! Where shall I begin(so many problems)...? Negative 10 stars rating. I was fortunate enough to cancel my order in time for a refund. They sent me the vacuum anyway for free! This shouldn't be called a vacuum. Sucker works for me. It does suck, and I do not know how they vacuumed all those things in the commercial, because it doesn't pick up hardly anything for me ( unless I have the tube attached) If you switch from upright to dustbuster while the vac is running, a cloud of dust shoots out the side. It does not work on carpets or hard floors!!! And, when I shut it off, dirt and anything larger that a pea falls out of the tube, back on the floor. Even the dust buster does not have much suction. Most the complaints in the other reviews I read before submitting this one are complaints of mine as well!I suggest a Kirby. The demo man who introduced us to Kirby placed a plate across the vacuum intake (which blocked all the suction and does not hurt the vac)and proceeded to lift the vacuum ( 20 lbs.) off the ground, holding only by the raw suction. We were sold with that. I also have a Dison which is good but nothing compared to the suction and versatility of the 15+ attachments that comes with the Kirby (including a shampooer). We also haggled with the kirby dealer and got them down to $1000 which seems like alot, but is worth every penny. It actually vacuums anthing that comes near the entry. Better than any Electrolux I've ever had as well. Bottom line, Don't buy the Singer or you'll regret it for sure.",0 "Great Product--No customer service This product is distributed by Igia (Tactica associate.) Although I love the product, and with correct care it performs just as advertised, I found absolutely NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT from these people. For that reason, I cannot recommend this product. The contact info on the box is useless! I have seen the same offer under other names such as Windstorm, but they all seem to be backed (more correctly, NOT backed) by the Igia/Tactica people. If you want a great product with no support, it is fine, but BUYER BEWARE.",0 "singerlaser is a RIPPOFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered 3 singerlasers in Aug of 2005 didn't receive them I was told I would get a full refund and I never got a refund either. This company is ripping everyone off No one is receiving their vaccums or getting their refunds.You people should be ashamed of yourselves doing business with them I will never order anything from Amazon.com again Anyway when I did order from you morons you sent me the wrong btu's for one of my air conditioners So you ____ ripped me off too!!! Oh by the way This item is rated minus 000000000",0 "Great Idea - A Few Problems I was so excited to receive this vacuum - it's so light and easy to maneuver. It's pretty powerful too for a lightweight vacuum cleaner.It does have a big drawback, though. The filter gets clogged up really quickly...I'd say after vacuuming one large room. Yes, you can open the canister and dump out the loose debris - but the finer grey dust and hair clogs up the filter and you cannot just dump it. The filter has to be WASHED to unclog the filter. And then it has to sit out to dry before you can use it again.If you try to vacuum more when the filter is clogged, it won't vacuum well...even small pieces of loose debris on the rug won't get vacuumed up when the filter is clogged.So what happens is, you start vacuuming, get finished one room and it gets clogged and doesn't vacuum as well. So then you need to clean out the filter, which requires washing and you really can't use it for a long period of time.If it wasn't for this major drawback, I would LOVE this vacuum. But this major drawback is just that...it's a big problem. So I would not recommend this, unless you live in a place that is about the size of a Manhattan apartment.",2 "LOVE it! I bought this vacuum prior to hosting Thanksgiving dinner. I already have a perfectly good Oreck upright, but it has no attachments, so the 3-in-1 ness of the Singer attracted me (I saw it on TV). My husband was against buying a second vacuum, but for this price, I over-ruled him.We both LOVE it. What a great little gadget! As an upright, it performs well, though it's nothing special (this vacuum is really a handheld that slots inside a plastic upright base for vacuuming floors). The BEAUTY of this machine is that the hand-held part snaps easily out, so you can vacuum up all those little things right when you see them - instead of promising yourself that you'll get to them later. Even better are the attachments that come with it: 2 extender wands, a crevice tool, and an upholstery brush. They easily snap into the hand-held, and they reach everything!I got the dog hair off my steps, my furniture, and my bed. I got the cat hair off my drapes. I vacummed behind every piece of furniture I own. I vacummed between the washer and dryer. With the upholstery brush, I vacuumed my computer, the heating grates in the house, the blinds, in between the screens and windows, on top of pictures, under the stove and fridge - everywhere! There are places clean now that haven't been clean since we built this house 8 years ago!The only downside is that the attachments are not housed right on the vacuum.This vacuum is offered by Singer itself for a lower price - BUT their shipping price makes it a higher total price than amazon's price with the free shipping. (I bought from a third website because I wanted it in a hurry, but I paid more than I would have at amazon).I'm a working mom, not a clean-freak, but I LOVE this thing!",4 "Don't waste your money! How Singer can give their reputable name to a piece of trash like the 'Lazer Storm' vaccum is beside me. I received two vaccums (one was supposed to be free) one didn't work, the other worked but after every 5 x 5 feet I had to empty out the vaccum as it cloggs up and won't 'suck' again until it was emptied. The extra long cord they have is no longer than any other vaccum I have tried. The filter has to be washed every time the vaccum was used because the fine dust etc. clogs it up. If you're looking for any type of customer service from this company, forget it! It's totally non-exsistant! I phoned many many times and found there was absolutely no option of speaking to a human. Email? I was sent an email that told me to phone the 1800 number, then absolutely no reply to any other emails that I sent. I was charged for things I didn't order, and didn't receive. Save your money and buy a decent vaccum.",0 "FEDERAL JUDGE ISSUES INJUNCTION AGAINST TACTICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. September 28, 2005, New York, New York:On September 22, 2005, Singer terminated its License Agreement with Tactica International, Inc. Yesterday, Singer filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York seeking, among other things, an injunction barring Tactica from further sales of Singer and Lazer branded products, including the Lazer Storm vacuum. Singer sought this injunction to stop further sales by Tactica because of complaints it is receiving from consumers concerning Tactica. The court today issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Tactica, effective immediately, from selling or advertising products bearing the Singer or Lazer names or trademarks, including Tactica's Lazer Storm and other products in its Lazer line. The order permits Tactica to continue to make a certain number of limited additional shipments, through October 4, 2005, to customers who have already ordered and paid for their product but have not yet received it. Customers who ordered Lazer Storm vacuums or other products from Tactica may continue to contact Tactica about those products. Tactica's email address is customercare@igia.com and its toll-free customer service number is 800-716-8667 (business hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. EDT).Consumer Affairs800-474-6437talktous@singerco.com",0 "0 Stars----Singer is Bad News I ordered this vacuum after viewing Singers infomercial. What a mistake!!! I ordered 1 vacuum for 79.99 and was supposed to receive a 2nd vacuum for free. Imagine my surprise when they deducted 400.00 from my checking account!!! I immediately called to cancel my order, which they did and assured me my chcking account would be credited with the total amount. Big mistake...it was all down hill from there. It has been over 6 months and they still have not refunded my money. Bottom line...I have no idea of the quality of this vacuum...BUT the company is uncaring, unethical...and they Lie!!!",0 "This vacuum is trash! All the good reviews here must've been written by the company. This vacuum does NOT work properly. The front head and the body joint is stiff, so it doesn't want to stay down. How can the vacuum work if the front part is not touching the ground?!?!Not only did Singer over charged me($119), but their customer service is literally non-existent. I called them over a dozen time and wrote them about 2 dozen times. No response yet and it's been 4 weeks. Don't expect to get a refund or exchange.I was thining about selling mine on eBay, but I'm a honest person with good morals and I can't possibly sell this junk to someone and expect that person to give me money for it.",0 "Noisy, and expensive paper filters replacement required This was a big disappointment. Product turns out to be very noisy and filter clots quickly requiring more filters to be replaced for continue vacuuming. Purchased a promotion price for set of 3 at $5.50 but when checking out the priced bloated to $5.50 x 3 plus rediculous shipping and handling charges. Tried to reason out on the phone but only answer machine pick up. Waited an hr and no one answered. Email produces no reply too. 4 weeks later I found I was billed but item never arrived. Complaint to VISA and they took it off from my charge. A real scam! Buyers beware...",0 "Good and bad all in the same machine Five stars: (read this section)Okay, let me say this for my purposes it works well. This is great for hardwood floors, tile, marble floors and the stairs with no carpet. Okay notice I have said it does well only on HARD surfaces in my humble opinion.1 star: (read this section)For carpeted surfaces, I would say 1 star. It does not have any section to get down into the deep pile or low pile. The beater brush is air driven.Pros:easy to use on stairs, picks up dust in hard to reach places like crown molding, makes a nice a hand vac for the car.Cons:Filter clogs easy, bad for carpet, did I mention filter clogs easy, and bad for carpet.Okay one tip: Don't clean the filter with any water, regardless what instructions say. I found out that if you just take regular vac and suck the dust off the filter it works well and the Singer works well.In conclusion:Good for hard floors and such, versitle, BAD BAD BAD for carpeted areas and filter CLOGS easily. So for what with those limitations in mind, it works well for the limited applications. So the (5 + 1)/2=3 star rating. At best an okay product.",2 "no power and no filters This would be a marginal cleaner if it had power; after 3 minutes of use the tiny, fragile filter [for which replacements do not exist] gets full and you must stop, remove and clean this useless filter. Be careful, it's made of thin paper and if you tear it you might as well throw the vacuum away. I have waited in vain since August 2005 for replacement filters. It is now January 2006. Still waiting.",0 "A sucker born every minute This was THE worst purchase I think I've ever made.You should consider the info-mercial hosts nothing more than side-show barkers, rounding up suckers.My biggest complaint is that the filter gets clogged very quickly and since simply tapping dust off (as suggested in the afore mentioned info-mercial) does absolutly nothing to dislodge the dust from the filter, it must be rinsed to clean.They also forget to mention that filter must air-dry before returning it to your vacuum. What did I ever do to Singer?I am NOT a happy ""Stay at home Mom"".",0 "FEDERAL JUDGE ISSUES INJUNCTION AGAINST TACTICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. September 28, 2005, New York, New York:On September 22, 2005, Singer terminated its License Agreement with Tactica International, Inc. Yesterday, Singer filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York seeking, among other things, an injunction barring Tactica from further sales of Singer and Lazer branded products, including the Lazer Storm vacuum. Singer sought this injunction to stop further sales by Tactica because of complaints it is receiving from consumers concerning Tactica. The court today issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Tactica, effective immediately, from selling or advertising products bearing the Singer or Lazer names or trademarks, including Tactica's Lazer Storm and other products in its Lazer line. The order permits Tactica to continue to make a certain number of limited additional shipments, through October 4, 2005, to customers who have already ordered and paid for their product but have not yet received it. Customers who ordered Lazer Storm vacuums or other products from Tactica may continue to contact Tactica about those products. Tactica's email address is customercare@igia.com and its toll-free customer service number is 800-716-8667 (business hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. EDT).Consumer Affairs800-474-6437talktous@singerco.com",0 "don't waste your money the sweeper does nothing it says it won't even clean up kitty litter, it loses what it dose pick up when going from floor to carpet and it stops completely on some carpet. the dirt holder is hard to get dirt to come out you have to keep shakeing it I have wasted my money will cost too much to send back.",0 "if there was a way to rate minus stars! This product is the worst does not charge does not last more than 10 mins and does not work that good all together!! I wouldn't recommend anyone getting their heart set on this being anything other than a disappointment! Devastating your heart if u have hi hopes for this junk sweeper!",0 "fell apart shortly after purchasing Our sweeper gradually fell apart over the first few months of using it. It was shabbily constructed. When I asked for a refund, they informed me that I had to mail in the defective sweeper with a check for $12.99, and they would repair or replace it.",0 "OK, it was fairly square There were a few small warps but it definitely met standard for S4S. I used it for the soundboard of a experimental chordophone that I am making.",4 "Good Brush I use this for Chinese and Korean calligraphy. Has a nice bounce. It really is a good brush. There are some stray hairs though, which is a bit unattractive. The handle has a nice wood stain.",3 "mini dachshund stickers very quick service excellent product could only find on Amazon, appreciate the seller sending out my order promptly",4 "I used this product within the week of recieving it. I used it to advertise a gift wrapping service. It's going to come in handy for shipping, etc. It's exactly what I expected and I will use it often in my business.",4 "Great watercolor kit, take it anywhere! Great compact watercolor kit, ample space for mixing watercolors. Great brush #5 that comes with this kit. The size of this watercolor travel kit may fit virtually in any pocket or in a small purse, bag, etc. and the enamel box is great...strong and closes nicely. I was looking for something small, yet practical and useful. I believe this is the set for me or for anyone with a similar interest as mine. I love the fact that even though it is a small box, it has enough ample space for color mixing and the best part no need to set up in a large space or carry so many art supplies, you only need this set, water bottle and your sketchbook! :) Did I mention great for travel? I am extremely happy with this set! :)Side note: if you are concern about the price... another great option to consider is the Koi Watercolor Pocket Field sketch box (12 color half pan set), it is a great buy and it comes with a great waterbrush and sponge. I love this set too! I do plan to use both for different trips and purposes.",4 "If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I like the quality of Schmincke pan watercolors but I think I like this cute compact metal travel box as much as I like the watercolors. The best thing about this little travel box is that its big enough to mixture colors to paint a small picture and it is easy to wipe off the mixtured colors. There might be other watercolor brands with cute little compact travel boxes with a lower price you can purchase, but if you want Schmincke then this small metal traveling box is just right for YOU!",4 "Wow. Superb paint Recommended by no less than James Gurney (painter of Dinotopia series). Justly so. Pigment that screams quality the minute you touch it. Fits on a moleskine sketchbook page (handy that).The seller (finearts?) was very accomodating. as well.Unreservedly recommend.",4 "Great travel watercolors, the best set and brush. These Schmincke professional watercolors are the best half pan set I've ever owned. Much nicer than the Winsor and Newton Cotman - a slightly damp brush will fill with color when drawen across the Schmincke pan. You don't have to ""scrub"" the pan to get color. The colors blend well and are brilliant. They literally have changed my attitude about watercolor painting, it has now become fun. I've ordered another larger set of the Schmincke; yes I know they're expensive, but I belive they are worth every dime. I no longer want to use my cheaper watercolors. The only exception to this is if you really can't afford them my second choice is Petersburg they are a great value for the dollar and the sets have really nice colors in them even though you won't recognize the names.",4 "Amazing kit! I've recently gotten into watercolor and decided to invest in a nice travel kit. As opposed to plastic containers that will eventually stain, this kit is made of a durable metal which is a perfect surface for watercoloring. The colors are rich, very professional, and the included da Vinci brush is fantastic! I've included some sample works from my toned sketchbook under the additional pictures section.",4 "Metalicious! Wonderful flush cutters, especially suited to jewelry applications. These are shorter handles than the #7223, and I wondered if they would be too short for my large hands. They are a fabulous fit. The [sponge-rubber] coating on the handles make them comfortable and secure for precision cuts. They maneuver well in tight spaces and deliver a very nice flat edge.",4 "best tool i've bought I do a lot of handmade jewelry work, and this tool has been the best i have bought and/or used. Very sharp, durable, and precise. You can get very close clean cuts with it. Well worth the money.",4 "Excellent tool for cutting I am completely satisfied with this tool and use it to make all of my jewelry projects.",4 "Just what I needed The product arrived on time and intact, and is working like a charm (pun sorta intended, since it's used for jewelry making).",4 "Excellent for the average sewer. The idea of the thread cartridge seems great, but I'm a quilter. I never use regular spools of thread. To use the cartridge with a cone of thread, I had to do some major rigging. The instructions are there to do it, but the attachment I had to use (which came with it) created a rather precarious setup to be using it every day. I am selling CS-80, but I'm buying a CS-6000i. I was VERY happy with brand, the way the bobbin works and winds (for the average user) and all the accessories it comes with, so I was happy to see the cs-6000i has a lot of the same things going on. Make SURE you use the right bobbin or it will NOT sew right and it'll seem there's something VERY wrong with the machine and there's not. I love the speed of this machine. I also loved the needle lifter and 3-speed setting. I highly recommend it for the average sewer.",3 "Great user friendly sewing machine I recieved my new Brother CS80 yesterday and out of the box it works great. It took me a couple of hours to learn how to use the bobbin winder and the thread cassette the instruction book is written with pictures and describes everything step by step I found it very easy to use. I also love the fact of being able to use it with or without the foot pedal my last one I was constantly chasing it around the floor, its nice just to reach up and stop or start it with a button the same with the needle just push a button.I'm looking forward to all the built in stitches that are there and mosts of all its light and easy to handle and I sat it on a wooden tray table to try it out and there was no vibrations and its so quiet. I know I will get hours of enjoyment from this machine. I've sewed for along time and on all kinds of machines but I'm sure a beginner can learn to use it if you can use a computer you can use this",4 "The machine is just alright The machine is great for quilting and everyday uses.The stitches used for quilting are tight. The decorative stitches really bring together your work. If you are trying to do upholstery or thicker than usual fabrics, I would look to another type of machine. The machine jams up, and the heavy duty thread unravels on the bobbin and causes poor stitches.",2 "Practical and User-Friendly This sewing machine was given to me for my birthday. I had never touched a sewing machine before in my life. After reading through the manual a couple times, I was able to wind the bobbin and thread the machine pretty easily. This machine has an automatic needle-threader that worked only once. I've never been able to get the machine to thread the needle since then, so I just do it manually. This model makes wonderful stitches, is very quiet, and travels well. I've managed to sew through some really thick layers (I make cloth diapers and cloth menstrual pads) with only minor mishaps such as a few skipped stitches. I would recommend this machine to beginners who will be moving on to a more advanced machine as they get more involved in the craft of sewing.",3 "Practical and User Friendly I simply love this machine. I received it only 2 days after ordering, and had to tear myself away from it just to write this review! I was a little scared about the needle threader at first, as it's my first sewing machine with such a feature, but now I honestly don't know how I went for so long without one! I definitely recommend this machine for any sewer, experienced or beginner.",4 "Just what I wanted! My mother has a Viking sewing machine, and I have used hers for a couple years off and on when I had a sewing project. Recentally I got into quilting and her machine wasn't available as often as I needed it, so I purchased this one. It was at the bottom of the line for price, but had all the options I really wanted. I thought for a beginners machine why not, I can always save up for a ""better"" machine while using this one. After using it, I changed my mind. It works great, and sometimes my mom even uses it because it has more options then her $1200 machine! I think I'll stick with this one! HAPPY SEWING!",4 "I love this Machine!! I love my CS-80!!! I purchased this when I first started quilting and needed a machine that lowered the feed dogs. I eventually purchased a higher end machine but that sits in the corner and only gets used for embroidery. The CS-80 is light enough to make traveling easy. You can purchase additional thread cartridges at Walmart (or Brother). I LOVE my brother products!",4 "Get for some stuff.. I love this machine, but don't expect to repair a ripped knee in jeans or make a thick quilt with this one.I have made a few blankets and even using thin material its hard to get through 4 layers when hemming a corner. with the design of the machine you cant get to a pants knee. Its great for basic stuff and making a cute stitch on things.I love the self threading feature! But the first few times threading, refilling a bobbin and some other few things i had to reread the instructions which was a bit over whelming at first. Once you have it figured out its great! I would say if you are just sewing basic material its well worth the money. I have had mine for a few years now and no troubles so far.",3 "Great when it works I've only had this machine for a few years, with very light use, and already the bobbin winder has stopped working. In addition, no matter what I do or what methods I try, this machine will not sew properly using invisible nylon thread, and it has some significant problems with thicker materials. Other than that, it's great - thus my title: Great when it works",2 "Decent lightweight machine; tough to repair Like other reviewers, I had problems with the bobbin winder. I took my machine apart (its flimsy plastic parts made this a delicate process). Turns out the bobbin winder wheel was completely melted and no longer engaging the gear behind the hand wheel.I took the machine into the repair shop and the owner tried a few different sizes before finding the right part. In case anyone wants to save on labor costs for this common problem, the bobbin winder wheel for this machine is a donut-shaped rubber piece with an inner diameter of 3/8"" and an outer diameter of 3/4"" by my measurement.The repair guy said he hates this model because its cassette threading system is so fiddly and flimsy; the machine is hard to take apart and reassemble; and both these issues are compounded by the delicacy of the mostly plastic parts. He recommended Singer machines for durability (""they're like the John Deere tractors of sewing machines"").Nonetheless, I've used my CS-80 for up to 8 hours at a time without trouble, aside from the melting rubber wheel. Tension is even and consistent, threading is easy (but requires a careful touch), and operation is simple. It even works without the included foot pedal--you adjust the speed with a slider--but I prefer the pedal to keep my hands free for guiding the fabric.Overall, not the worst machine out there. It's been running fine for 5 years, is made to never need oiling, and handles lightweight and occasional sewing beautifully. But if you're doing a lot of sewing, the difficulty of repair and general flimsiness mean that you should look for a sturdier, heavier machine.",2 "Good sewing machine, Bad threading/winding system. PROS: This is a very user friendly machine. I have had this for several years now and have sewn many quilt/blankets and other projects with this machine. The machine I used prior to this constanly gave me tension issues, it was tricky to thread, and filling bobbins was a pain. I have never had tension issues with this machine. The self threader is convenient, quick, and easy(when it worked). Filling bobbins is quick and simple. After years of use and abuse this machine stills sews well.CONS: My bobbin winder moter quit working. Had to buy a separate bobbin winder. Also, a part has recently broken from the self threading mechanism, rendering the machine useless. The machine still works/sews well but I cannot use it because I cannot thread the machine. From this personal experience and from all the negetive information I've gotten from the local sewing-machine-repair-man about these cartridge/self threading machines, I will not purchase one again. I can spare an extra few seconds to manually thread my machine. I did LOVE the self threading and bobbin winding mechanisms while they worked, but once they break (and according to the repair man, they will), you are stuck with a machine that you can't do anything with.I would still recommend Brother sewing machines, just not those with the self threading cartridge systems.",2 "Only one mediocre brush and a huge box got raped on shipping cost due to the large box. If I remember right it was only one brush, was expecting something different. Rookie mistake, I have since learned to read more carefully.",0 "Helpful I bought these for my husband who owns a remodeling business and he says they are great.",4 "Make Your Own I guess this product is OK if you don't mind spending money and don't want to take a few minutes time to make your own templates.Cutting crown isn't difficult with a crown jig like the one Bench Dog makes, but it's still easy to make a wrong cut because you're cutting ""upside down and backwards"". Templates definitely help prevent mistakes. I made my own templates out of scrap the first time I did crown molding.",1 "purchacer not user this product was purchased for my son to use. I received it one day and he picked it up at my home the next. Hopefully once he has practiced with it enough I will see the benefits.",2 "Priceless tool for crown installation I suppose you could easily make a set yourself, but these are inexpensive and virtually unbreakable. They are a great reference before you cut expensive trim to confirm that your miter saw is set to the correct angle/tilt. I did deduct 1 star because they come with large print labels that you place on the templates yourself, which provides the opportunity for them to get placed on the wrong template. If they were already affixed it would avoid the possibility for this mistake to happen. Better yet they could have embossed it into the templates so unlike the labels you would not have to worry about them fading away or coming off (which would also save the company the cost of labels!). All-in-all worth the purchase despite this minor shortcoming",3 "I invented this....but you don't have to! I invented this product myself, through trial and error. Should have patented it, but I didn't. But IF you are going to tackle a crown moulding project, let me tell you, buy this product. Don't reinvent the wheel!",4 "A-1 The templates are great, they definitly have saved me money on cutting mistakes. I would set the saw up put the template in the saw and see it was set up wrong for the cut I wanted. They are A-1 in my book. A must for cutting Crown. Thanks Eric Thompson",4 "Very handy Such a simple idea and nice to have on hand especially on complicated cuts. Nice to be able to reference during crown molding",4 "Sanity saver! Teaching myself to do crown molding almost drive me to drink! I made a couple of rough patterns. They helped me know if I was about to make my cut backwards, but these are much better. I can now make sure I also get the correct angle, not just the correct direction. Just pay close attention when you put the stickers on each piece. I think this product would have been better if they came labeled, but it is a small price to pay to stay sane.",4 "Very Handy Items These came in very handy when putting up crown moulding. Using them to determine the correct angles and to setup the moulding on the saw saved me many incorrect cuts.",4 "POOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION I WAS NOT EXACTLY PLEASED. I ASSUMED THAT EVERYTHING SHOWN IN THE PICTURES CAME WITH THE TEMPLATES. SHAME ON ME. THERE IS NO ANGLE FINDING TOOL, OR BOOKLET / ANGLE REFERENCE TABLE. THE INSTRUCTIONS EVEN REFERENCE THE BOOKLET SHOWN BUT NOT INCLUDED AND NOT STATED. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND FIND A GOOD ANGLE FINDING TOOL WITH A GOOD ANGLE TABLE REFERENCE. I WILL REMOVE MY POOR REVIEW WHEN THE SELLER REMOVES OR MAKES IT PLAIN TO SEE THAT NOT ALL PRODUCTS SHOWN ARE INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE.",1 "Templates Works well for the job it was used to do and make the task easier. Also helps to get the job done quicker and accurate.",2 "WOOD WORKING this product was everything that i hoped it would be so thank you for the swift and easy transaction. the product got to me in a reasonable fashion.",4 "Convenient, durable These templates were a great help in keeping inside corner and outside corner miter cuts correct. One negative is that the templates would be more useful if they were larger (5""-6"")",3 "Be careful when applying I received a ring for a Christmas present last year that was about a size too large. Owing to my living location at the time, I was unable to get it resized permanently for about 4 months. I wanted to wear the ring in the interim though, so I found these ring guards.They sure beat the bandaid and tape that I had used to make it more snug for the two weeks until these arrived, but I wouldn't go much further than that. The guard didn't secure very well, even when applied with pliers, and as it slid around back and forth, I ended up with a long scratch on the ring, which then almost gave me problems when taking it to a jewelers to get it resized because they said the scratch was deep enough to make it risky that the shank might break.If you've got a ring you want to wear but can't get resized, I would cautiously recommend these, but don't put them on anything you wouldn't mind seeing scratched.",2 "ring guard THEY WON'T STAY IN PLACE NO MATTER HOW TIGHT YOU GET THEM WHEN YOU PUT THEM ON THE RING. ALSO COULD NOT GET THEM SMOOTH AT THE POINT WHERE YOU SQUEEZE THEM WITH PLYERS.",1 "Does what it says with pliers I managed to use pliers to make them fit but the rings still slide to the back of my fingers.",2 "Handy little things! I received an engagement ring from someone in a far country, and it was sized 7, which is slightly large for me. Rather than take it to a jeweler for permanent resizing, I chose to leave a little room for growth, hot summer days, etc. Instead, I ordered these little gadgets and by golly they work! I attached one to the ring myself this afternoon with only a pair of needlenose pliers to tighten the little ""arms"". The ring now will stay on my finger without concern that it will disappear in the shower or dishwater.Very easy to apply, very inexpensive, and I think a wiser choice than the jeweler's permanent change in size.",4 "Gold Ring Guards I called and visited every jewelry store in my area looking for ring guardsI have three rings I cannot wear due to the size and I don't want to resizethem.The ring guards were easy to put on and now I wear the rings and I am one happycamper. Thank you to the Seller and to Amazon",4 "DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! I was sent 3 ring guards in a regular old small paper jewelry box, and no product information or package. I don't know if this is a legit company, or even the 14k Gold Filled item advertised. This is just as good as false advertising, because I thought I would be sent something BRAND NEW, in it's original package, as I'd expect from any new item I order off of Amazon.Do NOT buy from this seller. I am extremely disappointed that Amazon would even allow this to happen.",0 "Alhabetically chellenged Nive product, easy to use. Sign looke great, easy to read black on white for a coupke hundred feet. YADDAH YADDAH YAAAADDDAAAHHH!",4 "love purple great acrylic, vibrant color with subtle yet dense consistency and very workable and layerable. recommend in all colors for sure.",4 "If Your hand writting is important to you! If like me your handwritting is important to you, that you like people commenting on it..or you need to have it so that its unquestionable as to wrote that note, or order. Invest in a Parker Product! I have used other calligraphy pens and hands down Parker is the best! For a pen with its own ink supply. For everyday writting I use a vector roller ball..it will out do any gel pen I've tried. The ink lasts and doesn't skip. At work..there is not person who will take my parker! I hunt them down! This vector I've had 15 yrs..its case is beat up. It has charactor! but never has failed me. I have the brushed jotter, for cards and checks ect..best ballpoint to. I give any of there products five stars plus 10.",4 "No Doubt About it I agree 100% with the previous review about this parker vector pen. I have had mine for 10 years and it is without a doubt the best I have had and I am currently getting a second as a backup in case I lose the one I use constantly. I am always asked about what I write with and where did I get it etc.(it is also not the type of ""professional calligraphy"" pen that would require you to have top notch skill or even any skill at all, I in fact use it for everyday usage & the nibs are such that this is a perfect pen for those with little or no calligraphy experience). I have tried numerous other cheaper (and on some occassions even more expensive imitations) but none could touch the quailty, performance, durability & reliability of this parker. Save yourself the hassle of inconsistent ink dispensed, or worse - ink your clothes & hands and definitely the money you will spend trying to find something that will serve you better than this parker... you will NOT find it!",4 "Tri-Recs Ruler Set I ordered the Wrights 1-Inch to 6-Inch Tri Recs Tools which are a set of two rulers for quilting projects through Amazon.com. These 2 rules are AWESOME! It made quick work of cutting proportional rectangles and triangles within squares. It is saves time and fabric - important to most quilters. The directions that came with the ruler set are easy to understand and use illustrations for added effectiveness. This is a perfect addition to my other quilting rulers.",4 "Can't wait to try them I purchased these as companion rulers for patterns in the book Jelly Roll Quilt Magic. Although I have not used them yet, they look as though they will work beautifully with pre-cuts and not be wasteful of fabric.",3 "Wrights 1-inch to 6-inch Tri-Recs Tools its what I expected and has help a great deal. More detail instructions on how to use the product effectively would help.",3 "Tri recs tools I love how you can make different sizes using the same tool! I couldnt find anyghing like this anywhere else",4 "wrights Tri-Recs Tools just what I was looking for no problems getting what I was needing through this company. Would highly recommend. Able to cut material like a charm. the pieces sew together with ease.",4 "Stars for Tri Recs This Tri Recs was about $6 cheaper than at my local quilt shop and thats including shipping and handling. I used this ruler for my quilting class at church and that where I am donating the ruller. It is a good ruler to make sharp star points, no matter what the angle. The compamy (Tom's & Mom's) was very promt in shipping. Thanks",4 "Wrights 1-inch to 6-inch Tri Recs Tool I am a quilter and I needed this ruler for a specific quilt I was making, found it on Amazon, less expensive than if I had purchased it at my local quilt shop. The ruler worked great and the quilt came out absolutely stunning. Very glad I made this purchase. Will come back here more where I can compare prices.",4 "Make triangles easier! These rulers make it easy to create difficult looking quilt blocks. The markings are clear and simple, easy to read. You will have accurately cut pieces using these rulers.",4 "A joy to have As a drafter, I needed a good document tube which could protect my drawings from weather and from being crush. I get both this tube. It can extend nealy to 70"" to accomdate large drawings and the strap is adjustable for comfort. The only setback is the tube has some give so something rather heavy could crush it. But what are the chances of that happening? Recommend.",4 "Perfect for traveling with presentation poster I was amazed at how quickly this transport tube was delivered; and very happy with the quality. The top screws on - unlike some others that pop on and off. Center band tightens nicely to hold the tube at the proper length. The tube itself is thick enough to be durable in travel.",4 "My son's body paint-Prang tempera Paint This gallon of paint does not have a smooth texture, there are lumps in it. My son uses it for body paint at high school sporting events.",2 "Awesome :) I got this paint to use for making etchings. It works as well as any other tempera I've used, and the bottle is very convenient.",4 "Paint looks great... on my hands My paint has sprung a leak. Something to consider when orderng via post. (Also, it arrived six days after the order was placed.)",2 "Not good Not good paint. Very thick. Resembles marshmallow cream. Maybe I got a bad bottle? I needed something a lot smoother and thinner.",0 "Goopy, impractical for large projects. Thick and goopy, doesn't mix/blend well, doesn't spread well over paper. Not recommended for large projects; might work better for smaller pieces.",1 "Nice Paint This paint arrived in good shape and on time.It's a nice big bottle. So far I have used it for making Scratch Art.You color paper w/ crayons and then paint over it w/ Tempera paint. Then draw on it by scratching off the black paint w/ a tooth pick or something similar. A blog I read said to add a couple drops of dish soap for that project so I did. I'm not exactly sure why. Probably helps w/ the crayon-paint relationship.Anyway, a little bit goes a long way, so I'm sure this 16oz bottle will last me a while.:)",4 "Great Crucifix I gave this to my wife for Christmas and she has enjoyed having it. The pendent is nicely done and will be cherished for years to come.",4 "Too Small I have found that all the card dies are much smaller than they look in the pictures...more the size of little gift tags. It would be helpful if the dimensions of the finished cards were listed.",2 "My favorite thimble, combines comfort and strenth I am a quilter and have a collection of thimbles. This review presents the comparison of the thimbles along with images of how they fit.Clover Coin Thimble is made out of pliable leather and is very comfortable. It has a metal plate at the tip, which can be used to push through needles with strength without hurting the tip of your finger. This is my favorite thimble, and I own two of them as I often use it in two fingers (second and third) at the same time.I am attaching comparison and pictures of the thimbles in my collection. In one image you can see the thimbles by themselves, and in another picture of how they fit on my fingers. The numbers in the images correspond to the numbers below.1. Leather thimble with a metal plate (marked #1 in the photos, this is the product in this listing) is my favorite, most versatile thimble. Because it is leather it become shaped to your finger and gets more and more comfortable with use. The metal plate on the tip allows to push through and not hurt your finger. It does not have an opening at the top, so it may not work for those who have long nails.2. All leather thimble (marked #2 in the photos) is extremely comfortable, but because it has no metal parts it provides less protection. I often use it as a second thimble on the hand to protect another finger because it does not get in a way. It has an opening at the top, so it works for those who have long nails.3. Strip thimbles (marked #3 in the photos) turned out not to be very useful. The leather itself can be penetrated by the needle, the pink plastic insert does protect the finger. However the string that holds thimble together on the back broke very quickly. I was able to repair them by stitching them together on the back to replace the string that broke. As you see from the photo they don't cover the very tip of the finger, so they did not work well for me.4. Plastic thimble provides good protection, but hard plastic makes it a bit hard to work with. So I usually put it on only when my needle is stuck and needs an extra push. It has an opening at the top, so it would work for someone with long nails.5. Thimble #5 is a thimble I made myself out of band-aid wrapped around my finger. I needed to protect my thumb, and my home made thimble worked best. If you have hard time finding a good thimble, give it a try making it yourself out of Nexcare bandages. They seem to hold the shape well, and I could put my home-made thimble on and off, so I could re-use.6. Thimble #6 was a thumb thimble I bought, but I found that it got in the way because it was a bit too long and made my hands less agile. It has no opening at the top, so it might not work for people with long nails.So if you have to buy one thimble I would go with leather thimble with a metal plate that is for sale in this listing.Ali Julia Review",4 "Great lite table I needed something for doing trace overs for engineering work and art work. This table is perfect. The light couldn't be crisper and cleaner. It is sturdy and easy enough to pack away into a corner/under a bed, etc. And for the price you can't beat it. The seller was good and packaging was superb.",3 "PORTA TRACE LIGHTBOX This box works perfect. it's daylight in a 16""x18"" box. it has two switches (two bulbs per switch). it's durable, sleek, and portable. for the price , it can't be beat.",4 "The light(box) of my life I've had a 16x18 Porta-Trace for over 20 years, shipped it back and forth between coasts a couple of times, and it still works like a dream. Big enough to be useful for fairly large projects and small enough to fit on my lap, if needed. Highly recommended.",4 "Did not last, broke quickly I am a quilter and have a collection of thimbles. This review presents the comparison of the thimbles along with images of how they fit.Clover Leather Thimble set is made out of hard leather on top and plastic insert under it (the pink part). It is comfortable to wear, but the string that holds it together broke the first time I tried to use it (I was able to fix it by sewing it together). When I saw it in the store I liked its shape and thought I could use it to protect the tip of my finger (see photo of how I wanted to wear it) but they don't get much use as found something less fragile that works better.I am attaching comparison and pictures of the thimbles in my collection. In one image you can see the thimbles by themselves, and in another picture of how they fit on my fingers. The numbers in the images correspond to the numbers below.1. Leather thimble with a metal plate (marked #1 in the photos) is my favorite, most versatile thimble. Because it is leather it become shaped to your finger and gets more and more comfortable with use. The metal plate on the tip allows to push through and not hurt your finger. It does not have an opening at the top, so it may not work for those who have long nails.2. All leather thimble (marked #2 in the photos) is extremely comfortable, but because it has no metal parts it provides less protection. I often use it as a second thimble on the hand to protect another finger because it does not get in a way. It has an opening at the top, so it works for those who have long nails.3. Strip thimbles (marked #3 in the photos, the product in this listing) turned out not to be very useful. The leather itself can be penetrated by the needle, the pink plastic insert does protect the finger. However the string that holds thimble together on the back broke very quickly. I was able to repair them by stitching them together on the back to replace the string that broke. As you see from the photo they don't cover the very tip of the finger, so they did not work well for me.4. Plastic thimble provides good protection, but hard plastic makes it a bit hard to work with. So I usually put it on only when my needle is stuck and needs an extra push. It has an opening at the top, so it would work for someone with long nails.5. Thimble #5 is a thimble I made myself out of band-aid wrapped around my finger. I needed to protect my thumb, and my home made thimble worked best. If you have hard time finding a good thimble, give it a try making it yourself out of Nexcare bandages. They seem to hold the shape well, and I could put my home-made thimble on and off, so I could re-use.6. Thimble #6 was a thumb thimble I bought, but I found that it got in the way because it was a bit too long and made my hands less agile. It has no opening at the top, so it might work for people with long nails.So if you have to buy one thimble I would go with leather thimble with a metal plate.Ali Julia review",1 "freedom thimble Love this thimble that frees my crooked thimble finger so I can push with the side of it...",4 "NOT AS ADVERTISED!!!! I want to give this no stars because Ritz Camera - SHAME ON YOU! This is not the item that is listed....this is NOT A MAGNETIC page, but a regular scrap book page without the plastic cover. Also, buyer beware because no where on the shipping policy does it state that if they mislead you into buying the wrong thing that you still HAVE TO PAY THE SHIPPING, but it is stated in big, bold letters on the return form!!! I am now going to fight my shipping charge on my credit card with my credit card company because had I wanted regular scrap book pages, I can find them anywhere without having to pay shipping. I came online because I thought this is where I could find magnetic ones!",0 "Excellent Product This is a great buy! I've been working with yarn for years, and finally splurged on a swift. This one is solid and easy to use. Would definately recommend to beginners and experienced knitters and spinners!",4 "Disappointing customer service and quality My husband ordered this for me as a Christmas present. I think he hoped his days of serving as a yarn holder would be over. Much to both of our disappointment, both wooden screws were missing from the package. This meant that the umbrella portion could not be secured at the proper height and the unit could not be clamped to a table. The only way to contact the seller is through Amazon, and I learned that no exchanges or replacement parts are available -- one must return the entire item and reorder. Well, in the week since our original order, the price went up! Not only do we have the inconvenience of having to return the original item back to Amazon, I have to pay extra for the item due to the seller's poor quality control!",1 "Great budget buy This thing is huge! It opens up to about four feet, and I think most people could easily use the medium model.The arms are joined at the ends with a hemp cord, so I don't expect those to last too long but they'd be really easy to replace.This probably isn't the most durable swift available, but it's definitely a good price!",3 "Great value!! This is a great price performer! I bought it about 6 months ago and have used it over and over again, winding yarn for all of my knitting friends... I have had no problems and it has held up beautifully, and at a very reasonable price. I am planning on ordering a second one as a gift.",4 "Yea for Yarn! I love this yarn swift! It's very easy to set up, use and store. It's very sturdy and well made!",4 "Nice Works very well!!I would buy a bigger one if they made them!!It is a great addition to my wifes project!!",4 "Flimsy The ring guards arrived within the proper time frame. They were extremely thin, lightweight, and bent with very little pressure similar to your slightly heavier gauge aluminum foil. I was able to return them to the company with no problem.",0 "blanks nice for making your own stentils from pictures off the internet that you can find, take your time cutting the stuff out",4 "stencils If your making stencils this stuff is great. Very nice, perfect thickness. I thought it was a bit pricey, but when I checked it out at the local craft store, it wasnt.",4 "Are you ""ALL THUMBS"" when working on miniature projects? Crafters seem to be everywhere these days. Reviewer mcHAIKU has become aware of the growing popularity of creating ""Artist Trading Cards"" and it is obvious that we each have favorite ""tools"" when crafting these and working on other projects. SOBO Premium Craft&Fabric; GLUE seems to work best for me.SOBO glue is fast-setting on a great variety of porous & semi-porous surfaces, even including feathers but DO NOT USE with anything that requires washing. SOBO dries clear with no yellowing. Other family members appreciate its 'stick-to-it-iveness' - - a quality that is especially important when affixing paper to wood. Your comments are always welcome below . . . but SOBO has the recommendation of this not-exactly-blue-ribbon craftsperson.",4 "This is a lovely color combination of shades Sulky thread is my favorite thread - it has a wonderful texture when the work is completed, and I often get compliments on my completed pieces which I am sure at least partially can be attributed to this wonderful thread.It is easy to work with and does not get torn easily. I use it for both quilting and embroidery as the top thread (using another matching in color thread in the bobbin to cut down on overall cost).This is one of my favorite vari-light colors, the shades of yellow-to-brown blend beautifully. It makes wonderful fall leaves color in my art quilts!",4 "its perfect protection for my fingers, super,very good idea a very nice protection against hurts the fingers with needle, just a wonderful idea, , but should come in 100 or 200, instead of only 70!!",4 """Come on, you little sucker! Stick!!!"" Ok. I know my way around a needle. So good, that on occasion, the callous on my finger will actually split, and allow a the tip of some of the smaller needles to actually penetrate my skin, causing pain and untold cursing. Some years ago, I discovered these and found that just a single dot could cover my bruised and bleeding finger, to allow me to continue to work. I have tried their ""adhesive thimble"" but the shape and thickness caused the adhesive to give out and it would lift and peel off of my finger. These worked better by far.But, I think they have changed the materials. Now, these will also quickly peel away from curvature of my finger. I went through one. Two. Three. Four. ***Five adhesive dots*** in one afternoon of sewing. I finally got so desperate that I covered the dot with a bandaid to keep it on my finger.Do they work? Well, kind of. Just buy some bandaids along with them.",2 "Grip- it flexible self adhesive dots I am using these for sewing binding on quilts, makes it sew much easier! Would highly recommend for hand sewing.",4 "excellent product these are little silicone disks that are sticky on one side to adhere to skin. place them on your finger tips to aid in grasping your sewing needle, eliminating getting stabbed by the eye of the needle. i love this product! a must have for anyone who does hand sewing. the only negative is they are sometimes very hard to peel off of your skin, but i think the benefits far outweigh that.",4 "Good Compromise This yarn is a great compromise for those of us who prefer wool for it's warmth...but need to use acrylic for its ease of care. This yarn is the perfect choice for me for afghans for children - the wool is necessary for warmth and the acrylic is necessary for the washability. It shows great stitch definition and has nice ""heft"". There's nothing wimpy about this yarn.One thing though, unless you order only one skein, it's overpriced here at amazon (which surprises me). Even with shipping, it's less expensive to order directly from lionbrand.com, even when it's not on sale. Sorry amazon.",3 "Great! This yarn is soft, but strong and because of the larger size, it's super fast to work with. The strands stay together really well, unlike some yarns where you find yourself catching/snagging on half the strand or in places that you don't want to be. One review mentioned a glittery string, and I think that may only be in a few select colors, as mine didn't have that and many of the colors I've seen in stores didn't either. Love it, great for making hats and stuff like that. As one review said, it is probably cheaper to drive to the store and buy it though, if you can find it there.",4 "Quality yarn Very good. Very warm, as well. There was a discrepancy from the yarn and my pattern on what size needles to use. I used a size down from the yarn's suggestion and was fine.",4 "Very unhappy Made a blanket as a gift and it leave fuzzy and clumps everywhere. Continued to wash and it got fuzzy. Very disappointed after spending over 90 dollars for yarn. [...]",0 "Over Priced! Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit.",1 "Not sure if it was me or the product I didn't realize this yarn had a glittery string in it-- probably my own fault for not looking closely enough when I ordered. Received it quickly though!",2 "quilting tools Fast ship, nice price, love the razor sharp scissors. Rotary cutter gets dull fast, mat is not a self healing mat. Good beginning set, but if you plan on using this every day go for a better brand.",3 "Color not as shown I liked these buttons very much, but the colors are different from the picture. The set I got was pastel colored. Still very pretty on my scrapbook layout.",3 "Great problem solver I bought this dressform on sale for $129.99. It is an excellent value for that price, however, I feel as though the stand and the adjustment controls should both be sturdier to completely justify the full retail price which is why I gave it four rather than five stars. I'm using a base from a discarded office chair for my dressform which works perfectly to solve the light weight base issue. The flimsy adjustment controls would not be any sort of problem for a home user but I would have some concern about how they would hold up for someone who sews for others and would need to make frequent adjustments.I did find the bust on the dressform to be two inches too low but I was easily able to correct this by putting one of my bras on the form and stuffing it with batting. This solution could be a bit problematic for someone who wears an A or B sized cup. It is my understanding that the Dritz Twinfit has a higher bustline if that is an issue.By using the dressform's adjustment controls and using some quilt batting I was able to get a remarkably accurate double of my body in a surprisingly short amount of time. I can't overstate how much faster and easier the dressform has made fitting. My only regret is that I didn't buy one years ago.Debbie Cook has written a comprehensive review of this dressform on Pattern Review which includes valuable how to-information. Don't miss the link in the review to many more excellent tips by Kathryn for getting a close body double. To see the review Google Pattern Review. On their home page scroll down a bit to to click on ""More Notion Reviews"" and type in ""My Double Deluxe"" in the search box and click on ""Read"" for Debbie Cook's review.",3 "RIPPED OFF!!!!! RIPPED OFF!!! FOUND SAME PRODUCT ONLINE JUST BEFORE IT ARRIVED $40.00CHEAPER, I CAN SEE $10. BUT $40.00!!! PRODUCT'S WAIST LENGHTH ONLYGOES UP TO A 16"", I AM A 19"".",0 "Works for me! I got this in spite of the bad reviews because it seemed like it had enough adjustments to work for me. I dialed in my measurements and tried out a dress that I had made on the form and it fit exactly the way it fit me. I don't know how well pants will work on this. I tried on a pair of my cotton pants and they were to difficult to get on the form. I do think it will be helpful to fit and alter patterns. It was definitely cheaper to order on line than to get from the store. I thought it was well worth the money!",4 "Save your money I bought this dress form and wish that I had saved up for a better product. I found that I ended up making so many padding alterations to the form that I just wished I had bought one made for me. I am basically built straight up and down, no hips. There is just no way to adjust for that without padding and duct taping. Your millage may vary.",1 "Excellent, durable, fun! I use Fiskars paper edgers to decorate 'thank you' notes that I include with my art work. I got a lot of compliments on the packaging! They add a little touch of unexpected care for the recipient and make it more fun for me to create a special package.They are durable, I use them on weekly basis and they still do a great job cutting. I like that each one has a different color as it makes it easy to tell the different edges apart (plus there is an image of the edge on the scissors themselves). I find them comfortable to hold and work with them for a long time.Since the stock image includes the photo of the edge only, I am attaching a photo of the scissors.This scissors are made for a right handed person.",4 "Six pairs, including the common classical shapes, zigzags and scallop. These are 6 six pairs of craft scissors. It includes the more common shapes zigzags and scallops. Each one is color coded for easily distinguishing one from the other. The shapes for the cuts are also clearly marked on the side of the scissors itself.Finger holes are a little small but I don't find that to be a big problem for my wife and me. Just don't open them too wide as sometimes the metal teeth are hard to close when you stretch them too much. By it looks, they seem to be good scissors from a brand I am very familiar of, Fiskar.Indispensable tool if you are doing scrapbooking.",3 "Great but not the best for me... I loved the variety of the scissors. They are great and durable. They are however made for little kids because the finger holes are small for me (male). If I could change one thing, it would be to make them bigger to hold on to but I understand why this was done. If you want different scissors to be creative with, this is a good buy. Plus, it was cheaper than anything I could find elsewhere...",3 "Perfect for kids Bought these for my crafting obsessed 4 year old. They are a good size for her hands now with room to grow. Easy to use, feel durable. I can easily use them too. They might not be appropriate for someone doing a professional job, but for kid crafting they are perfect.",4 "Scissors for Christmas Bought this set for my wife for Christmas, she loves them. Hasn't put them down since the end of December.Great edging scissors for all kinds of projects.Thanks Amazon for another super product at a wonderful price.",4 "I love Fiskars and these do not disappoint! Good basic set I needed a basic set and could have gotten another brand a little cheaper. What I found is that most other brands (cheaper) won't cut as well as these. I've been very satisfied and have contemplated ordering the other set (what keeps me is not the product or price but the lack of space in my tiny craft area).",4 "Great for arts and crafts These scissors are great.They are perfect for kids crafts. They love the different shapes.Definately a good buy for the money.",4 "Craft scissors for kids & adults My brother & granddaughter love the craft scissors that can be used to create different edges on almost any thing. There were six scissors in all, and all different style edges. These scissors/edges are extremely popular with the kids. Something different that encourages the kids away from the video games & TV, and to use their imaginations. The scissors were very resonably priced and well made.",4 "Excellent product! This product was in excellent shape and my niece used it with ease! It arrived in a timely fashion. Nothing but satisfied.",4 "Decent for the price Bought this for my 9 year old cousin for christmas. She's really into Latchhooks. It's a great item for the price, however only received 4 stars because the instructions are vague. One of the colors didn't match the design map it came with. Other than that she's having a blast with it!",3 "Great for kids who have focus My daughters love to work on this carpet. It is fun and teaches kids how to read a chart and how to follow directions. The directions are easy to follow and my 7 and 9 year old were able to work on it. They loved that with patience the end result is so beautiful.",3 "peace... This kit was perfect for my nine year old grand-daughter. Easy to work on and perfect design for a pre-teen. My grand-daughter likes the extra long yarn that is included with the kit.My order came quickly.",4 "Fun entertaining project for kids We bought this for our 9 year old daughter, and she loved it so much, we ended up buying several other kits also. This kit was very nice, and included everything needed except the latch hook tool itself. That has to be purchased separately. We were disappointed about that at first, but after buying additional kits, we understood why. You don't really need to end up with a drawer full of the tools when you buy several of these kits. We have noticed in other kits that sometimes the colors don't match exactly, or there wasn't quite enough yarn included of a particular color, so you may have to improvise a bit.",4 "Lots of fun I had a lot of fun with this kit and the yarn quality is better (i feel) that the competition. All are normally about the same but I recently had an issue where I had to notify 2 different companies that my yarn was fraying and the maker of this one (different kit) was super easy and willing to send out a bundle of the replacement yarn free. Awesome Kit.",3 "Shaggy Latch Hook Kit This item is a little different from a regular latch hook rug, the yarn strands are really long and when you try and pull it through in kinda gets stuck and then it frays the yarn. I wouldn't buy another one. If you pull it through really SLOW it works well SOMETIMES.. Stick with a regular latch hook rug, much easier and looks much better..",4 "good item, good experience with seller Item is exactly as it appears. Is good quality. Item arrived very quickly. No problems with seller. Transaction was a very good experience. Would work with them again.",4 "great my daughter loves it wish it came with the hook though. it dose say in the description that it dose not come with it though and i got 2 of them for 7 bucks on ebay so allaround not bad.",4 "No latch hook This item came without the latch hook - very disappointing. Now i have to either return it and wait (my daughter's birthday present which she already opened) or go to Michael's and buy my own. Very, very disappointing.",0 "Poor quality Everything promised in the kit arrived. However, the hook was rusty before I used it the first time and in poor condition. The plastic form started braking off in pieces along the edge after hooking about 3 rows. I was unable to finish it for these reasons. I would not buy from this company again.",0 "Incomplete Boughht this as a gift for my daughter. It arrived promptly and packaging seemed secure so I wrapped it up for her. When she opened the gift we discovered that the latch-hook tool was missing so she couldn't do it without me going out separately to buy that tool. Frustrating! Not so useful without the tool.",0 "puff paint I used this puff paint to ""retread"" some footie pjs for my son. It works well and provides a lot of traction. One tube will last for 5-6 pairs of pjs, applied generously. It does take a long time to dry.",2 "Can't Beat It! As I was buying this as a gift I had MOM check it out. Both she and my grandmother were seamstresses. She gave it two thumbs up and suggested this as the machine to buy. So even though my word doesn't mean diddly when it comes to sewing, take it from Mom! It is a steal.",4 "Amazing results! Already used these crystals, on a few t-shirts I designed, as well, and, let me tell you, they added the ""umph"" to the design!! The t-shirts were gifts and the recipients loved them ! I am very satisfied with these rhinestones!",4 "all women should have this If you own a purse then you should have a few purse hooks.I love love love mine. I own about 4 (I put one in each handbag so I don't have to transfer them) but have purchased about 10 because I keep giving them away. They are a great and inexpensive gift under $15.00 and some under $10. You'll never have to put a purse on the floor again.Just hook it to the table where you're eating, the bar where you're drinking, on a door where you going to the bathroom (you know some don't have hooks and putting that purse on the floor is just little more than disgusting).Really you won't be disappointed.why didn't I think of this?",4 "Bling Well made and handy, this purse holder is a must for the lady on the go. Keeps your purse where you can see it.",4 "gem fell off the gem fell off pretty quick, but it actually looks better without the gem (less tacky) does its job in holding purses. i think i even held 3 purses with this thing once (all my friends wanted to hang their bags too). its useful when you dont want to put your bag on the ground and the chair you're sitting on is rounded, so your bag can't hang off it. also this way, the bag is closer to you so it lets you keep an eye on it to make sure someone is not making off with it",3 "EYE CATCHING Delivered on time, early in fact, and is such a great gadget for keeping your purse off the floor or counter top. Really a pretty crystal center, that catches the light. great gift idea. love it!",4 "purse hanger I gave this to my sister-in-law for her birthday. She loved it and the fact that it had a mirror. I might just buy some more for other family members and friends. Great product to keep your purse off the floor and close by.",4 "Poor quality I ordered the purse holder but was dissatisfied when the item I received was not of the quality represented in the photo. The crystal was murky and,pale. Very unlike the similar item I purchased from Stein Mart and misplaced. It was, however, just as expensive, and the crystal fell off before I ever used it. My husband tried gluing it back on - still haven't used it. Probably a garage sale item for a quarter. Don't make the same mistake.",0 "Great product, great service This item is really worth the money, It works really well. I get comments about it everywhere I go, people wanting to know where I bought it from.",4 "I love it! Every woman should have one of this or a couple!! I am so happy that i bought this. I am placing another order to get more to give as gifts!!!!",4 "Cute and Functional I bought this after buying a new handbag that I NEVER want touching the floor. I've had it a few months and so far it's been working out pretty great when going out.It's cute it matches everything and the item came promptly.",3 "Works Fine I tried my purse hanger out on the granite island counter in the middle of my kitchen, and it works great and holds my heavy leather purse as advertised. I like this design better than the fold up ones I've seen online - they are awkward looking. This comes with a little velvet pouch to take it along with you in your purse to restaurants.What the ad doesn't tell you is the jewel head has a rubberized bottom on the flat side that rests against the table top. This helps hold the thing in place so it doesn't slide off a slick surface.I plan to use this when I take the kids to Yogurtland so I don't have to hold my purse in my lap or use another chair next to me to place my purse.I think these should sell for around $4.99 though, not the $8.95-$13.95 advertised. That's just too much for a bent piece of chrome and glass jewel in chrome bezel. One star off for high price.",3 "So Many Compliments! This is one of the prettiest purse hangers I have seen and I have gotten compliments on it everytime I use it. I love the fact that my purse is no long being kicked under the table, or exposed on the back of my chair. Good investment for yourself or a good gift.",4 "As Shown and Nice Quality I'm very pleased with this attractive, high quality purse hanger that I will keep in my bag all the time. It looks classy, it's very convenient in it's little pouch and serves a valuable purpose by keeping my purse near me at all times and off the floor. I like the mirror which allows me to be somewhat descrete while quickly check myself as I'm getting ready to leave the table. Great Item!",4 "Beautiful! This arrived quickly and the crystal is stunningly beautiful. The lush drawstring carrying case is very nice. This won't take up too much room in a purse, as it collapses flat. It is sturdy, and holds up to what it says it does....holds a large, heavy purse with no problem!! Great choice!",4 "Kinda cheap looking to be honest... Very nice idea, I just think it could have been developed to look a little more classy and not so cheap. It gets the job done and still looks nice!",2 "unusual gift gets reaction everywhere I bought one of these for my mom and one for my grandmother and both of them love it! They both reported that everywhere they go, people stop at their table and ask where they got them and how they can get one. They are the perfect size to carry along in your purse and they are extremely handy at restaurants!",4 "Interesting Little Device I got this for my wife so she didn't always have to put her purse on the floor or on the table. I'm surprised they don't sell these in stores where expensive hand bags are sold. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a nice bag that they would like to avoid damaging or getting covered in unknown gunk.",4 "Handy and versatile I bought four of these hangers in different colors to hang Christmas stockings on our fireplace mantle. They worked great. After Christmas I tossed one into my purse to use for its intended purpose. It has worked well in most situations, and I love not having to put my purse on an empty chair or on the floor.",4 "handbag hook Excellent product!!! The purse holder keeps the purse in place and can hold up to 20 lbs as advertised.",4 "handbag holder Excellent product!!! The purse holder keeps the purse in place and can hold up to 20 lbs as advertised.",4 "AWESOME!!! This product is FABULOUS...I'm going to buy one for every woman I know this year!",4 "Excellent! When I purchased this purse hanger, I wasn't sure how durable it would really be, especially since it was priced so low. Well, I absolutely love it! Not only is it very durable, successfully hanging my large leather purse of around 20 lbs., but it's really cute, too. Almost everytime I use it, someone compliments me on it. I have since bought several more to use as gifts for my friends.",4 "Gorgeous Purse Hanger I have ordered several purse hangers here on Amazon and I have been pleased with all of them. This specific purse hanger was a little fancier then I thought it would be. The crystals are not just individual crystals glued in place. They are a chain of crystals with the big red stone in the middle. It was actually nicer then I thought it would be. Would definately order again in the future. Thanks!",4 "Hanging around It is so nice to han g my purse rather then have it on the floor. I love it",4 "Fabulous Accessory! Love the purse hanger! It comes in so handy. And when I recently took a trip to the Southwest, I used it constantly and everyone kept asking where I got it and if it was expensive. And I could honestly tell them, no it was not expensive, easily purchased from Amazon and works great (and my purse is really heavy!)",4 "Crystal Purse Hanger I am loving my handbag hangers, i.e., purse hooks! I recently added this red crystal BLING hanger to my collection and absolutely love it! Especially now that Valentine's Day is approaching, I shall use it with my red purse as well as the black purse I also purchased from Amazon. This hanger just SAYS ""Valentine!"" It is gorgeous!",4 "A gift to enjoy I gave 2 of these to my daughter-in-law, and my wife. They were delighted. My wife has used hers several times...keeps her purse of the floor in a restaurant.",4 "Purple Gemstone Purse Hanger My friend loved it. Uses it all the time when out to eat. Very pretty and works well",4 "Practical with Bling! This purse hanger was just what the doctor ordered. It's pretty and practical, all at the same time! The length works on most tables, and I love not having to put my purse on the floor anymore. If you've got a shoulder bag with long straps, you could always shorten the ""hang"" length by looping the hook through one of the strap rings. Great purchase!",4 "OK, but the foldable ones are better Bought this for a friend's birthday, but wish I had just bought the foldable one for her instead. This doesn't come in a box like the foldable one and this is also larger and thus, bulkier. It's good if you don't want to pay the extra $8 or so for the nicer, foldable one.",2 "Big Pink The hanger worked well, but I did not like the look of the pink stone. It looked cheap to me and was not faceted to make it sparkle.",1 "Very convenient and elegant gadget It can hold my heavy purse. Because of the ""hook"" form of the hanger, it fits very thick tables (most of restaurants). Nice and affordable gift for women.",4 "Very Disappointing I ordered several of these. The photo showed the stones glued in place -- but that was inaccurate. The stones were loose in the small plastic packing bags. No instructions or glue was supplied that would enable the purchaser to set them in the metal frame. I returned them.",1 "Beautiful, useful, but cheap I was happy with my pushase, despite the high price, becouse I loved it, but before I coud use it the stone come unstuck. I still have it becouse I want to know if I can stick it. It's beautiful, so you could take the risk.",1 "lots of keychains Very happy with the product and price. Wish they were pkg. less then 432 I did not need but 100.",4 "Ornate and Elegant These embossed seals of Poppies are just elegant; well worth the price.I have never seen any quite like them, or any seals in this price range that are as nice. Highly recommended.",4 "WOW! I received these paints on Friday and my 5 year old could not open them and use them fast enough! First she painted a rainbow but then she started making blot pictures and before I knew what happened we had pictures for each season, major holidays and a special picture for her Kindergarten teacher! She could not get enough! I also run a preschool and they children also loved these paints! An easy 1/2 hour of just painting and exploring for me this morning! I need to order more! The colors are vivid, the glitter is shimmery and they are simply fun! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did! The only drawback I've noticed is that they take quite a bit of time to dry and can remain tacky for a couple of days where the paint pools, but that is a no biggie in my mind. I love that the kids love the paint! Enjoy! :)",4 "Very fun and very washable glitter paint. The kids love it! This is an 8 pack of washable glitter paint. I saw a school use this and just had to get it for my child care business. The kids loved it. It is very durable to paint with yet miraculously easy to wash out of clothing. Thank you!",4 "Ordering Again I bought this kit thinking it would be easy, and the thread colors were close in color making it difficult to create. So, I am ordering it this 2nd time and start over.",2 "Loved it I loved it. It was a good weekend project and mounted into a frame beautifully. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good beginner's project or just a quick project to fill in sometime to keep from being bored.",2 "Easy enough, but you'll want to cut corners - literally This pattern is great - loved the finished product, but it has many full stitches (for beginner ease) that you will want to make into half/quarter stitches if you're more experienced, so I altered it as I went for a more perfect, curved character appearance.It's a kit, so everything is there for you - no thread to buy!Vibrant colors - striking - grabs attention.",3 "Nice This is nice ribbon. It also seems very durable. Just make sure after you cut it that you singe the edges or cut diagonally because when cut your ribbon will unravel.",3 """dance in style with the right ribbon."" Amazon sells Capizio ribbons that are wonderful. Correct shape, color, and sturdiness. as the quality of this ribbon is the standard capizio product. Very happy with the ballet pink color.",4 "intresting I am not a ballet dancer this was for my little sister i was suprised this was 1 ribbon not two i'm unsure if thats how its supposed to be or not ? also when it arrive the plastic was wrinkled and sketchy looking their wasn't anything wrong with it but that seemed odd to me.",2 "What's not to like? I have no idea how to sew these on. I think ballet foot/leg wear is awkward & strange. But it seems nice..from where it sits on my 3.5 year old daughter's shelf.",3 "Matches Pointe Shoes I was unaware that the Capezio Pointe Shoes ordered & shipped from Amazon.com did not come with the ribbon for securing around the ankle. I found the ribbon on Amazon via a search for Capezio Ribbon. This vendor had the lowest price point & lowest shipping rate. Item was shipped quickly and was exactly what we needed for my daughter's pointe shoes.",4 "Perfect match I purchased this ribbon for the Capezio Glisse 102 pointe shoe. The colors are a perfect match and there is plenty of ribbon for both shoes. Very pleased with this purchase.",4 "hated it ok this was stupid it didnt fit around my legs and its cut all up now and jst dnt buy it",0 "Nice Labels These were cute! I havent used them yet because I have over 100 different labels but look forward to it.",3 "DISAPPOINTED I selected this because it was supposed to be "invisible".I followed instructions, watched a tutorial, did severaltests. Expected adhesion and "clean" appearance tooriginals and did not get that. Went out of my way topurchase a product that was reportedly appropriate forsurface. Paper was transluscent: everything shows up!",2 "Plasic head pulls off metal pin These are great pins except the plastic heads pull off easily. If they would have fixed the two parts together better they would be perfect. The manufacturer cut corners on this product. There are German grip pins available (HLMO0002) that don't pull apart. I would recommend these.",1 "High-quality brand of artist paint gives great results every time Holbein Artists' Watercolor Cadmium Yellow Deep is: absolutely permanent; opaque, non-staining; hard-to-lift. It is a Series C color.",4 "Assembled product Good; assembly instructions worst I've seen. Title says it all. I am really happy with the assembled product. The assembly instructions are some of the worst I have ever seen. Can't these manufacturers get people who can do a better job?",4 "Desk organizer The quality is verygood and takes about 1 hour to put together while following the directions. It really helps me organize my desK .",4 "Solid Product Good product. Price is competitive (these things just aren't cheap!) Four star rating ONLY because it is not wood. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for extra storage space on their large office desk.",3 "Crafter's Bestfriend Pros:- works as advertised- its huge..so you better have room for it- heals wellCons:- none that i can't think of",4 "Cutting mat I have waited for years for one of these mats. It was well worth the wait. Glad I did, hooray",4 "Love the Alvin mat. I have never used this brand of cutting mat before so I wasn't sure what to expect. It turns out to be an excellent product. In fact, I plan or ordering one a little smaller.Thank you.",4 "Great size and great price I use this mat several times per week. The larger size has decreased the need to change rotary blades so often. With my smaller mat, I would accidentally hit the rotary blade on the table if I ran off of the edge of the mat. This would dull the blades. This new larger mat covers the entire table and it is self healing, so I expect to be using it for some time. The price was about half that of the "name brand" mats of the same size. I haven't noticed any difference between this mat and the much more expensive ones sold in the fabric stores.",4 "smells it smells. bad. it's probably the packaging or the new plastic and rubber. either way, the smell got so bad it was nauseating and spread through the entire room, and it wouldn't go away for at least two weeks, even after scrubbing it twice and constantly using room refresher.other than that, the size is perfect for architectural model class' projects, and its self healing remains the best.I'd still recommend this product, but bear with the smell for a while.",2 "I use it all the time I bought the 24x36"" mat for the table in my sewing room because I use a rotary cutter quite a bit. It arrived promptly and was shipped flat, which was nice because it wasn't bowed from rolling. It stays in place while I'm cutting without having to use any adhesives to secure it.Very pleased with this product.",4 "Perfect! The size of this mat is great for the price. Since I am placing it on my dining room table, I feel confident I have plenty of room in which to work-with no mistakes. I shopped online and in-store to find the right mat at the right price and I was not disappointed.The mat is 2-sidded so I think I will have twice the life of the mat. The service was quick and I got just what I ordered. I am giving it 4 stars because this is not a sewing supply shop so I was unable to make this a one stop shopping-not the sellers fault. I would use this seller again but not really designed for crafts or sewing. Oh well, I am pleased.",3 "Great quality, good price I am very pleased with this product. I had never heard of Alvin, so I didn't know what to expect. I previously had an Olfa mat that was smaller. This mat is thick and heavy and fits perfectly on my kitchen table. Also, it doesn't have an unpleasant smell like some of the other cutting mats out there. The mat is small enough so it doesn't take up too much room but large enough that it can handle most clothing and medium-sized home decorating projects. The price is right for this high-quality product.",4 "Excellent mat, and a great range of sizes When setting up my sewing room and cutting table, I wanted a larger mat than you can usually find. None of the stores sold self-healing mats in sizes larger than 24x36. I wanted 36x48, and I wanted it to be self-healing. I sew apparel as well as make quilts, and I wanted a mat that was large enough to allow me to cut out patterns with my rotary cutter, not just cut pieces for quiltmaking. After much searching I found the Alvin brand online and took a chance by ordering it.I am extremely happy with the quality and performance my mat. It is a little heavier and thicker than the other brands I've seen -- Olfa, Fiskars, and Dritz/Omnigrid, but that is all to the good. I highly recommend this mat to anyone who is looking for a good mat, and especially to those who want one that is larger than the standard.",4 "Good price on a decent cutting mat So far, I like this cutting mat. It has plenty of guide lines on it. I used my last mat for 20 years, so I am expecting the same performance from this one, I'll get back to you in 20 years.",4 "CUTTING MAT ALVIN BRAND: I DID NOT KNOW IF I WOULD LIKE THIS BRAND.BUT I TOOK A CHANCE....IT IS A VERY NICE MAT. I AM GLADI ORDERED IT. IT IS A THICKER, STURDIER, MAT THAN THEBRAND I HAD BEFORE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BRAND.",4 "Great Product Being new to quilting I was unsure of what cutting board I needed. I ordered this one and I am completly happy with it. I have used it several times and see no issues at all. For the price you cannot beat it!",4 "good not great Good size and helps ruler stay put, but isn't really self healing, which, to me, is kind of a problem. And I just saw a comparably sized mat at walmart for under $30. Not thrilled about that.",2 "Bought It As A Gift ... Recipient Loves It! Purchased this as a birthday present for a friend who loves to sew. It was bigger than the one she already had. She says its just a dream using her rotary cutter on the this mat. She's happy with it ... so I am too!",4 "Great mat, great price! This mat is high quality at a great price. I use it for quilting and it's very stable and even helps my ruler stay in place (not a non-slip ruler). This seller shipped fast and packaged the mat well. I'm very happy with my purchase.",4 "Excellent Product I needed a large mat for use with my quilting. I was a little hesitant about this mat as it was not a brand that I had used before. However, the price was great and I read a review about itbeing heavier than some other brands. I really like it; the size is great, it had no plastic smell to it, and it certainly is heavier. I would recommend it and would purchase other products from this brand.",4 "Perfect workbench top I followed some advice I saw on Amazon for this product, and bought it for a workbench top. It has worked out well, though I have not done any superduty cutting on it.",4 "Good Set for New as Well as Experienced Calligraphers While I am not a beginner at calligraphy, I bought the large set with three pens, three nibs, and cartridges in assorted colors simply because it was such a good value. On the plus side, these are standard Sheaffer fountain pens that take standard "classic" Sheaffer fountain pen cartridges and other standard Sheaffer nibs. The jewel-toned plastic pen barrels are lightweight, attractive, and easy to hold. Two quality control issues: the fine-point nib in my set has very poor ink flow, although the other two work beautifully.(Poor ink flow can be discouraging, especially to the beginner.)Oddly, in this set the color of the cartridge did not necessarily coincide with the color of the ink inside--for example, both the purple and the dark blue cartridges contained black ink. On the whole, the large set is an excellent value and a great way to get started in calligraphy.",4 "I Like the Equipment, But Wish for Better Instructions I'm an absolute beginner, so I bought this kit because I thought it looked like a good value. I still think it was--I like the wide variety of colors of ink cartridges, and the three different nib sizes provides some variety, too.My big complaint is with the instruction book. The font for the instructions is so tiny--I would guess it's smaller than 8--that it's very difficult to read. The text is offered in multiple languages, so I guess they were looking to conserve space. While the sample alphabets are large enough to read and copy, there are only 4 or 5 styles, and a couple of sample phrases, such as ""Thank You,"" or ""You're Invited,"" to practice. Several of the alphabets are Gothic looking, and I wanted something lighter for invitations, place cards, scrapbooking, etc.--so I will probably have to shell out for a separate book with more options.If you have any experience with calligraphy at all, the instruction book won't be an issue for you--you probably won't have to look at it. However, if you are a beginner, the equipment in this set is more than enough to get you started, but you might want some other instructional resources.",2 "a bit disappointing, but not bad for the price I'm a raw beginner when it comes to calligraphy, so I was looking for a starter kit that included nibs in different sizes. I picked the Sheaffer set of seven because it had gotten a couple of favorable reviews, and because Sheaffer is a reputable name.I'm not thrilled with what I got. I do appreciate the fact that there are three pen bodies, because I don't have to swap out nibs whenever I want to work in a different size. Another positive is the excellent selection of colored ink cartridges--everything from hot pink through purple. However, they didn't always puncture easily and cleanly, which contributed to ink flow problems. The nibs aren't helping much there, either. The fine one is okay, but the medium and broad nibs are chronically irregular, so it's nearly impossible to get even lines. My other complaint about the nibs is that they're all too thin. Beginners are best off making big letters to learn, and none of these nibs is broad enough to make a well-proportioned letter more than 3/4"" high, max.The pens have comfortable rubber grips. They're quite a bit lighter than what I like in a good pen, but I hardly paid as much as I would for a good fountain pen--and besides weight and balance are a matter of personal preference. So overall this kit was a mixed bag. It's not as good as I might have liked, but it was so inexpensive that I probably shouldn't be so critical. Still, I'd suggest that instead of buying this, you check out your local art supply store. You should be able to find high-quality nibs and holders from Brause or Speedball, and won't pay more than this.",2 "Smooth flowing - Easy to hold- Excellent Price I am totally satisfied with my Sheaffer For The Beginner Calligraphy Kit including 3 pens, 3 nibs, and 14 ink cartridges.Each pen is ergonomically designed with cushioning grips for the fingers to rest upon; with this feature the hand tends to relax, allowing for fluidity of movement and more graceful lines.The nibs are made of quality metal and perform flawlessly so the ink flows evenly and every time. I've used all sorts of technical, fountain, and art pens in my work--these pens will stand up to any of them for the task they're designed for.The inks in my kit were nothing to complain about. The colors are clean, crisp, and dry richer than when first applied; the ""light"" yellow at night turned a very substantial and beautiful deep yellow by morning. I'd call them jewel-toned.The booklet supplies the basic information you need to get started and nothing more. The 'hands' include The Sheaffer Script, The Chancery Hand, The Gothic Hand, The Unical Hand, and the Roman Serif Alphabet, in their complete upper and lower cases, along with their respective numerals 0 to 9, all large enough to trace or copy without a problem.",4 "The Calligraphy kit This calligraphy kit is very nice, and works very well on invitations and other fancy things.However, some of the colors are a little light, and so you cannot see it on the paper. Overall, this calligraphy kit is great for many uses and deserves four stars.",3 "Good Basic Pens I am very happy with the pens and the inks in this beginning calligraphy set. I actually bought this one after trying the smaller set. Having three different size nibs, and three different pen blanks is very handy.I first used Sheaffer fountain pens back in the 1970's in junior high school when my Mother tried to encourage my brother and I to improve our handwriting. The ink is just as free flowing and convenient as I remember it. The cartridges minimize mess for beginners (or in Mom's mind, teenagers)I am a hobbyist and use the calligraphy pens for my personal use, letters, greeting cards and scrapbooking and it was important that the inks were listed as 'acid free' These pens meet my simple needs while allowing me to finally practice my handwriting. Mom would approve.",4 "Classic Set, still basic but nice This set came with a nice lettering size guide with lines and center lines printed on heavy card stock. That was a nice additional to this kit from previous versions. This set is not meant for master calligraphers, but intended for hobbyists. MIne came with two pen barrels, three nibs, and several ink barrels.",3 "Disappointed I was disappointed with the quality of the pens and ink. The ink runs and the enclosed material was not that good. I also purchased The Complete Caligraphy Set (Readers Digest - Ann Bowen) and all though it uses dip pens, it turns out that they work MUCH better and the material was excellent. For the price, I cannot knock this kit too much, but truthfully, I probably will never use this set. The ink is runny, the nibs are too hard and I just could not control the ink flow. Stick with dip pens and some good bottle ink.",1 "Good product. Comes just as advertised. 3 pens with multiple colored ink cartridges which you build yourself. I have no previous experience with calligraphy so I can't say whether or not this is a great product in that regards. The included book has a few fonts illustrating pen-stroke for the entire alphabet. Good to get things started. As with all things, practice makes perfect. Don't expect to learn the art without applying some time and practice.",3 "product is fine...shipping packaging was horrendous I already own this set and was planning this set as a gift. The package arrived in a timely fashion, but the box was crushed because it had been packaged in an envelope rather than an adequately sturdy alternative. Needless to say, it was a disappointment.",3 "Nib issue This was a nice price item, but the nibs are not true. The Fine is not fine, it is medium, and the medium is only good for the calligraphy piece. The broad is for posters, not regular paper! Huge lines.",2 "WATCH THIS ONE ! This product is sold as 2 kits - Maxi & the Mini kit for $25. Sounds like a good deal doesn't it ? I thought so too - however, you only receive the Maxi kit andAmazon writes: I'm sorry about the problem you had with your ""Sheaffer(R) Calligraphy Kit, Set Of 7"". I've checked your order and see it was placed with ""Marketfair Stationery"", a third-party seller on our website. Because Marketfair Stationery 's inventory is constantly changing, we can't replace items sold by them that are Fulfilled by Amazon.And to resolve the problem Amazon offers: Otherwise, if you're interested in keeping the ""Sheaffer(R) Calligraphy Kit, Set Of 7"", I'd like to offer you a refund of $5.00, which is 20% off the price. To accept this refund, just click the link below to let us know and we'll issue the refund to your Credit Card.And I respond: Let me see if I understand you - the maxi kit is selling for $18.52 and you want me to pay $20 ?I won't be ordering from Amazon without asking some questions first !",1 "Great for starters, Nice selection, Quality item. First I am not an artist. I am someone who is wanting to try some new things. This kit is at a what I think is a very fair price for all that you get. The Sheaffer pens are nice to hold. Set up was easy. Just follow the directions provided. The pen tops are color coded so you can keep them organized. The cartridges are easy to load and the pen has a opening so that you can clearly see how much ink is left. It also comes with a nice basic instructional booklet and some practice paper. I have had good success in using the pens. Like I said I am new to this and will maybe outgrow these but at this price point you can not go wrong. Shipping from the vendor was super fast. I ended up going online to their web site and ordering more things that Amazon does not list.",3 "3 Pens, ink refills, instruction manual, what more can u ask for? I bought this set to give my wedding invitations an added personal touch, and the results have been very good. I used to do caligraphy in art class and the pens respond fairly well. It's not the highest quality pens made but they're enough to get the job done. The pen grip is nothing worth mentioning.",3 "Great for Newbies I really liked using this product. This was the first ""ink bottle free"" set I've gotten and it works great. If you leave the pens too long without ink they are harder to clean but for a relatively mess free set this is the best one I could find.Experts would probably prefer the ink-bottle but for newbies and people just starting out this is probably the best set you'll find.",4 "Sheaffer Calligraphy kit I liked the set, but the pens didn't look like the picture of the set. I would have liked the green, red and blue transparent pens better.",3 "You get a lot for your money I purchased this to address wedding invitations. I was very impressed with the selection of ink colors. However, I have no idea where to get replacement cartridges for the unusual hues...have only been able to find the basic black or blue at Staples. It is very handy having 3 pen holders...that way, I was able to have help addressing envelopes. The quality of this pen set is not as good as my old reliable set (same brand), but it still works as well. The tips are of good grade. I highly recommend this set if you wish to write using calligraphy. The set comes with very easy instructions and a handy guide book with various writing styles.",3 "Calligraphy kit Gave as a gift and she used it for her wedding invitation and it was great.",4 "What a deal! I love the selection of pens, nibs and ink that came in this set. I am well on the way to sharpening my calligraphy skills.",4 "Not worth the money The pens do not work well at all. These are not good calligraphy pens, and if I hadn't thrown out the packaging, I would have returned it.",1 "Sheaffer(R) Calligraphy Kit, Set Of 7 Purchase came quickly and safely, and I am very happy with it. It is a Christmas gift, so I'll have to wait and see how it goes over, but the product is just fine.",4 "Very nice item Cool set!I recieved this item in record time, and I love the quality of it!! Thank you",4 "Great gift for the artistic person you know I like giving kids gifts that will encourage them to learn something new or practice what they love. This set is a great starter kit for that.",4 "large cutting mat! This is twice as large as my very first, self-healing cutting mat. It was a gift for my daughter-in-law, who loved it so much. I am very impressed with the quality, and may just purchase one for myself! It is a very practical size for larger projects, and will protect my worktable at the same time.",4 "Best I have ever owned! I have been sewing for over 45 years and this is the BEST self-healing mat I have ever owned! I have never bought this brand before, but will do so going forward. It arrived safely and was in a great size box to fit along with packing. If you are looking to replace your cutting mat, I highly recommend this one!",4 "5 Stars. Awesome mat for cutting.. i needed this to make models of my projects and it needed to be big enough which this is. Highly recommend this mat and its high quality. Thanks again.",4 "Not just for sewing... great for art and craft projects! Producing art is my profession. It's great for paper & mat cutting. A relief after years of cutting between steel rulers.",4 "Great mat Makes cutting slick with a cutting wheel or knife.My wife uses this all the time for her sewing and crafts.",3 "Works Well, Just a little off Works great as a self healing mat. However, the numbering does not run 1-12 inches (bought thte 12x18 board) instead it only goes to 11 and 17. Throws me a little off when trying to measure and cut at the same time. My other board numbers 1-12 amd 18. So that's what I'm used to using. Only bought a new board because my old one has started to warp.Would have sent it back, but I didn't notice until I was already using my rotary knife on it. Oh well, it gets the job done. Guess I'll get used to it.",3 "Really hard My only experience with self-healing mats are those made specifically for fabric, so maybe this doesn't apply if you're buying it for another purpose. This mat is nicely made and has clear markings. The problem is it is really hard and so doesn't really "heal". I've used it to cut about fifty quilt squares and it now has a mark where I was cutting. Because of this, I'm also a little concerned about how quickly it will dull my rotary cutter.",2 "Perfect This mat was perfect for my needs as far as size and quality go. It's just the right size for my "work counter space", and though I have use it for a few projects, it looks brand new at this time.",4 "Great mat for the money! Had a different mat. This one makes cutting easier. Go through less blades! Wish the markings for 1" were a different color than the 1/2". Other than that, its incredible!",3 "Great cutting Love the cutting board, first time I bought an Alvin, only problem was the packaging. It came in a box was too small so had to be rolled up, took sometime before it straightened out had to keep heavy books on it for days",4 "Alvin 42x30 cutting mat While the mat was curled from shipping, I left it lay flat and weighted down on the porch picnic table for several days in the hot weather. It flattened out nicely and the ordor was not bad when I brought it in the house. The mat fits perfectly on my cutting table and so far I am very pleased with it.One caveat, you will have to direct sign when it is delivered or go to the FedEX station to pick it up. This can be very inconvenient if you live far from one, as I do.",4 "Cutting Mat My wife does alot of crafting and this is the perfect size for small spaces to lay out material and cut. I've even used it for a couple of Shadow box projects for Veterans Medals and awards. Highly recommend for crafters.",4 "Heat Destroys this product otherwise GREAT tool I received 2 mats, the 18x24 and the 24x36. These are great surfaces to work on and have great visual aids for cutting stuff on. I took the big one to the art show to mat some prints. The work table wasn't really in direct sunlight4 weeks ago and the high was 83. So I noticed the matte curling up like a clam shell. The thing won't lie flat and is ruined. So I took the smaller one to our beach house last week. it was transported in a tub with the other kits. when I got there this too was curled up even worse than the later one. I do not remember seeing warning labels about heat. Now these 2 precision tools are nearly useless. They were really pretty expensive.",1 "Green Cutting Mat It's exactly what I wanted. The cutting mat is pliable, durable, and I have yet to see how long the grid printing will last which looks like it could hold up to a lot of abuse.I'm definitely please to get such a deal.",4 "Great Price, Great Mat! I wanted to get a bigger cutting mat, because the one that came with my rotary cutter, was ridiculously small! I researched different mats and all the mats that were a decent size were VERY pricey. This mat is affordable for it's size and quality! It's still a little small for the work I do;It's my budget's fault, not the mat's.",4 "Functional cutting mat So far the mat seems to be doing its job. Using it for some basic hobby projects and am quite pleased with it. The measurement marks on the surface do come in quite handy and while I feel the Exacto knife cut into the surface it does seem to heal over. It sure beats using cardboard to protect the work area.",4 "Great for quilting! I have only had this cutting mat for a short time, but it has not warped at all for me. It has a hole in the top, so I just hang it on a nail inside my closet door. The only bad thing is that now my closet does have that stinky vinyl smell. I know it will fade eventually, and a little unpleasant smell is worth it for this mat. It is marked on both sides, and it has lines every half inch. I have used it for quilting and have had no problems. It is also the lowest price you'll find on a rotary cutting mat anywhere.",3 "Quick Service Very pleased with the product as well as the price and timely manner it arrived to my home. Very pleased with the quality of the mat.",4 "Mom & Sister love these I bought two of these, one in this size, and the other in 3'x4' size-- one for my sister and another for my mother; they love them.",4 "Great product! Although I purchased this one as a gift for someone. I already had one of these in a larger size for my quilting, I wouldn't be without one. These are very much worth the dollars. I purchased this one for a teenager, I think the size is perfect and portable.",4 "Great quality and price... Another update, August 25, 2012:I still have nothing but great things to say about this mat...I did notice the price has gone up on it, but I would expect that as nothing stays the same price year to year...I have had no problems butting the 2 mats together to make for one large cutting surface. I did put some of the rubberized shelf lining one can purchase from the dollar store under them as an added ""help"" in making sure they don't slide around while I am cutting...the 1st board I bought is almost 2 years old, and I must say the surface of it is still in great shape! I would consider myself pretty heavy duty into quilting...I use the mat probably every couple of days, and when I use it, I use it...So, summing up, I still highly recommend this mat. I also say even with the price increase, it is a bargain if you compare the cost of an Olfa mat to it...Update: June 14, 2011- I just ordered a 2nd mat, not because the 1st one is worn out, but because the price is too good to pass up, and I can put them together to have a really big cutting area. The 1st mat I ordered does have some areas where it is obvious that I cut at that measurement often, but it has had no impact on how the mat works. I also compared this mat with Fiskars and Olfa brand mats, and this mat is much thicker, more pliable, and has not remotely warped on me. I use this mat a lot with my quilting, it is a great size, and so far has held up wonderfully! The price is much better than other brands, same size mat surface. Having the black side as well as the green also comes in handy. I just received my 2nd mat, and it is just as good as the 1st one, and most importantly has no chemical odor! Highly recommend this mat!",4 "Excellent! I've had my Alvin cutting mat for years and it really does what it says. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations. Just because another brand is green doesn't mean it's self healing. Alvin mats really do heal when you cut them. They remain smooth afterwards. I have 3 mats from 3 different companies, and only 2 of them self heal. Alvin is one of them. After all these years, my Alvin is stained but still smooth and not warped in any way. The price shown here is excellent. Alvin is the way to go!",4 "Great mat This is a good size for me right now, it fits on the table just so. I just started using it and I'm not pressing very hard, but I know I'm cutting through the fabric and I can't even see the mark on the mat. I really like the rotary cutter/mat combination. Much easier than scissors for most pattern cutting. I think this mat seems sturdy enough. You do want a firm surface underneath it because the mat is a little bendy, so you need a table or a board - not carpet.",3 "Very large, quality cutting mat. Nice quality self-healing, layered construction, surface. I use a metal rule or guide with a knife, so this should be a pleasant upgrade from the plastic surface it's replacing.",4 "Fantastic cutting surface!!! I would recommend this to any quilter, sewer, or general crafter! I would recommend this to any quilter, sewer, or general crafter! It really is self-healing although I'm sure after a few hundred cuts it might wear down...til then I'm enjoying it!",4 "Cuttin Mat I wanted a good quality cutting mat to extend my cutting surface for my quilting projects. My older mats were nice and thick and have held up great. The new mat is just as thick and seems to be of the same quality. I liked it so much, I purchased a second one. I recommend this mat.",4 "warped I used this cutting board for about a month when it warped on one end. About six weeks later, the other end warped. It is now useless to me. I'll be buying a different brand and steering my friends away from Alvin products.In addition, it is advertised as 12x18, but the ruled part of the board is only 11x17. Not what I wanted and not what I thought I was ordering. Irritating.",0 "Big & fits cutting table I bought the 30 x 42 size because it was the right size to cover my cutting table. It arrived folded over in a cardboard box and I was afraid it would be permanently warped, but within a few hours of unpacking it was completely flat. I've had the mat for about 6 months and here are a few observations:As I hoped when ordering, the mat fits my cutting table perfectly. I can cut with impunity and not worry about damaging the wood finish of the table.After months of use (about 10 quilts and a few garments), it has held up well so far. Cuts heal instantly and completely and it still looks brand new.The mat is resilient - not too soft or hard. This makes it easy to cut without applying a lot of pressure, and helps keep the rotary blade sharper longer.The only drawback I've found so far is that the grid lines on the mat do not line up with my Omnigrid cutting rulers. I can use the lines to make sure the fabric is squared, but have to use the ruler's lines to get an accurate cut. The mat's grid lines are closer together than the cutting ruler, resulting in a discrepancy of about 1/4 inch per yard. (Hmmm, my local quilt shop uses these mats to measure and cut. Am I getting shorted?)On the whole, a good mat, especially if you need it in a bigger size.",3 "cutting marks are left behind I was happy with the product when it arrived. It looked sturdy, and smooth. I liked the fact that it was double-sided. However, we got scratch-marks on the mat the first time we used it. It even cut/scratched-out the paint markings on the mat.I am not sure what ""self-heal"" means. I had assumed that would mean there would be no scratch marks on the surface of the mat. It would be good if some of the reviewers giving it 5-star rating would upload pictures of the mat how it self-heals.Someone had mentioned the marks self-heal after a half-hour or so. I see the marks are still there after 2 days. The part with the missing paint markings of course will not self-heal.I like having a cutting surface to work on to protect my dining table, but this one doesn't self-heal. If self-healing is important to you, then look for another mat. But, it will protect my dining table where I do all my projects, so I am keeping the mat.I will try to upload a picture showing the scratches on the mat.",2 "Sure beats the floor! My wife is a new sewer and has been tracing patterns on our very nubby living room carpet and wondering why the tracing paper never wanted to work. When she started using a cut up cardboard box under fabric I got her the cutting mat and problem solved - the fabric lays flat, the tracing paper works and cuts are clean, straight and best of all, carpet free. All she needs now is a table to put it on and maybe a new living room carpet! Great product; highly recommended!",4 "Alvin Professional Cutting Mats Green/Black This is a good cutting mat for those using a rotary cutter. It works great on my craft table. I received this item in a large box and the end was opened. No harm was done to the product.",4 "cutting mat The product was great live up to what was stated. The way it was package was excellent, there was no damage.",4 "Great price! This thing is perfect size for most desks. and at 8 bucks you can't go wrong! The fact that it it's double sided is also a magnificent feature! I love this thing.",4 "Good price, nice mat This was the best price I found for a cutting mat. It's pretty sturdy and the one feature it has that I don't think was mentioned in the description is centering lines.",4 "self healing mat The packaging for the product was well done. The product of itself is very good. I tested it to make sure it was self healing as stated, the product lived up to it I will purchase this product again and will encourage others to do the same. Thank you for the cautionary note and your timeliness in making sure I received the product and also ensuring that I was pleased.",4 "Alvin professional cutting mat Excellent product, good value for the money paid. Saved a good few dollars when compared to buying the same from a store. No regrets.",4 "Versatile Hobby/Cutting Mat I purchased this mat to use in my hobby room where I work on R/C cars & trucks.This mat has held up to all of the abuse I've put it through so far.I would buy this product again and would recommend it to anyone.***UPDATE*** October 28, 2012 ***UPDATE***I've been using this mat for almost six months now and have to say I'm shocked it's still in the shape it's in.This mat gets HEAVY use with everything from marine grease to razor blades and it just keeps on going.I'm actually debating on getting a second one for the other side of my hobby table, but trying to talk myself out of it as I'll just be tempted to create more of a mess on that side.Overall, an incredible mat that truly does heal itself. I would buy this again, and just may be buying another one soon...",4 "Appear to be goood quality I purchased this size along with the 24x36 for sewing and crafting. These appear to be a superior quality and price compared to our local fabric retail chain. I was very surprised at cost when pricing these out at a retail store. I think these should last for years to come. As I use them longer I will update my rating of them if needed. The only negative part is that the packaging they were shipped in seemed very excessive (might want to rethink that part). Otherwise very happy with my purchase as I got both for less than the large one would have cost me.",3 "Great mat I really enjoy this mat . It is just as good as the one I got a from name brand supplier. I think it's a little large for my use but at least this way I can flip it over and rotate it several times to make it last a great while. I would recommend this product.",4 "Great mat. This mat is the perfect size for me and I love it. The self healing works well most of the time, only a few scratches from my rotary cutter after about a year of use. Came to me bent and I was worried it would stay that way but it didn't.",4 "The Bigger, the Better When I saw the size, I had to get it. Wow, cutting out patterns never been so much easier. I can use my rotary cutter and I'm done in minutes. The quality is very good. I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.",4 "Excellent product I am definitely pleased with my mat. Have been using it since the day I received it. I am not disappointed and it really heals after using the rotary. Great investment!!",4 "good deal I have cut with razor knives repeatable on it with no problems, it lays flat and the guide lines are very useful. very much worth the price.",4 "Well built This is my first healing cutting mat. I have not had a chance to use it a lot but I can tell that healing part is working. After a day of cutting paper, the mat did not show any signs of cut marks on it. The mat is a bit heavier which makes it sturdy and well built. I am happy with it.",3 "Excellent product A great mat - the self-healing quality works exactly as advertised. I've cut on this with a rotary cutter hundreds of times and never left more than the slightest scratch.",4 "Great size! The 36"x24" self-healing cutting mat is the perfect surface to use for long cuts with an utility knife or Xacto. I can make a sweeping cut without worrying about moving the board I'm cutting or slicing into the table beneath it. A great working surface for a desktop!",4 "Healing Cutting Mat I received this item rather quick and it came in perfect condition. I have used it for the last 3 weeks and I would recommend it to all of my friends.",4 "Great quality & durability! This mat is of very good quality and extremely durable. We have a sign business and do tons of heavy duty cutting and the mat is still in great condition. Highly recommend!",4 "Satisfied I'm a graphic design student currently taking Fundamentals of Design. With so many projects that require various dimensions, I needed to find a mat that would help me cut down my bristol paper. Initially, I was using the cardboard on the back of my bristol paper pad to cut my projects down on, and I felt it was harmful to my blades, so I started to seek out cutting mats. I couldn't find one in any store that was the size I desired which is ""18x24"". I was so thrilled to finally find one online for a decent price. I received this product within a short time span, and I'm pleased with its quality! I like how it is reversible with differ colors on each side. This will definitely help me out with my class. For those who are designers and are looking for a quality cutting mat you will not disappointed with this product! 5 stars!",4 "Cutting Mat Very happy with the mat. I was excited that I was able to get one this size. ALso was able to get a cutter and blades at a great price.",4 "This Item Is great! I am an artist. I use this mat every day. The price was great for such a huge mat. Be aware that it ships rolled. It Tom a couple of days to flatten. It out-gassed for a couple of days, but I have to think I only noticed bc this mat is 3x bigger than the one I usually get.All in all, great product. Great price.",4 "look no further this is the best i bought this for my wife, she has had the 36 by 59 from joann fabrics, which served its purpose FOR 5 YRS, BUTTT IF YOU COMPARE IT TO THE ALVIN, THERE SIMPLY IS NO COMPARISON,, THE 1 FROM JOANNS IS NOT SELF HEALING HER FABRIC STICKS IN THE GROOVES WHEN SHE CUTS ON IT AND PULLS THREADS JUNNNNK, THE ALVIN SHE SAYS IS THE VERY BEST SELF HEALING MAT SHE HAS EVER USED, AND SHE HAS QUILTED FOR OVER 20 YRS SO SHE USED HER SHARE OF THEM, SO IF YOU JUST DONT WANT TO PLAY THE LOOKING GAME JUST QUIT HERE WHEN YOU FIND THE ALVIN SELFHEALING MAT, AND YOULL END UP SAVING LOTS OF TIME PLUS LOTS OF MONEY AND GET A LOT BETTER CUTS FROM YOUUR FABRIC,.., WE GOT A GREAT DEAL ON THIS ONE AND THE SHIPPING WAS VERY FAST ITEM ARRIVED IN GREAT SHAPE, THNK YOU PLUMBSTRUCK AND AMAZON , YOULL NEVER REGRET BUYING THIS I DONT KNOW WHAT PEOPLE DONE THAT GAVE THIS LESS THEN 5 STARS BECAUSE IT SHOULD HAVE 10 STARS COMPARED TO ALL THE JUNK MATS THAT ARE ON THE MARKET . GOOD LUCK, BUT YOU DONT NEED LUCK WHEN YOU BY A ALVIN MAT",4 "Alvin cutting mat We ordered the x-large 4x8 ft Alvin cutting mat and it is worthless. It is so warped at the edges that it looks like a ""lettuce"" edge and has permanent lumps that won't lay flat. The measurements are way off. It gains 11/2"" in a yard. When we called customer service they said it was not meant to be a precision measuring mat. Duh! So why does it have measurements? So obviously customer service is as worthless as the mat. They would do nothing to help us so when you are ""stuck"" with a $300 piece of junk you have to use it. We took a ruler and remarked it enough to make do. So then what happened? After some use the green layer separated from the middle layer. So now we have had to turn it over and use the black layer which make seeing difficult. A complete waste of money.",0 "Very nice item-does what it says Cool item! Very high quality-I was very impressed. I wish I had invented this material! lol",4 "Cutting size ver board size Somehow I missed that the cutting size is not a full yard, 36 inches, this is the size of the entire mat, from edge to edge. Still, this is bigger then any previous cutting surface I have and I can likely pair it with my smaller mat to extend my cutting surface. The item is still in the package so I don't know how well otherwise it will function. The grid looks decent and having more drawn angles should help.So, if you need a ruled edge on a mat, this goes to 35X 23 and the rest is boarder with your incremental lines.",2 "cut no scar wonder why I waited so long to order this self healing mat! just great. hangs on the studio wall when it's not on my desk.The Fiddle Case",4 "BEWARE OF CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES. State of CA bans it, nor was the information disclosed in the details. The warning label was affixed on the product and I was too scared to open it. If this matters to you, don't get it. I don't think it's worth it.",0 "Perfect Ive had several different cutting mats for my hand made leather work. Alvin is the only brand that has not cut through with heavy use. This fits on top of my entire work bench. Its perfect for my small business River City Leather.",4 "Superior Quality Bought one of these for my wife and she loves it. The quality is superb. We took a long at others in Walmart and a Fabric store. In additon to being more expensive the Alvin feels so much more well made.",4 "Alvin cutting mat I purchased this mat when I cut through my Olfa mat, which I have had for several years. It came rolled up in a box, and I have had it out on my table for 2-3 months now, and it is still buckled. I am alread cutting through on this one, so I don't think it will last as long as the Olfa. This was much cheaper, and I figured I would give it a try. The one thing I really love about it is that the half inch lines go from top to bottom. I have to say that I use my mat a lot more than the average quilter because I have a group of ladies come over every week, so there are 7 of us cutting on the mat. It is of my opinion that Olfa holds up better.",2 "Alvin Cutting Mat just what I needed! The 40"" X 60"" Alvin Self Healing Cutting Mat is exactly what I needed. I work in the archives department of a large company. I work on storing and preserving the collection. I needed a large self healing cutting mat to replace the corrugated cardboard I have been using to cover my work table. After shopping around and reading numerous reviews, I settled on this product. The next hurdle was finding a reliable distributor from which to purchase it. I placed my order with one place only to get NO RESPONSE for two weeks, even after several e-mail requests for shipping status. The tracking number they gave me kept telling me that the order had not shipped yet...even after two weeks. I cancelled my order when they finally responded by telling me that this item was out of stock for at least another two weeks!Then I found Hyatt's All Things Creative on Amazon's Marketplace. Theresa, the sales agent I worked with, was exemplary! She helped me to pick the right product iin the right size, verified that it was in stock, and made certain that it shipped immediately at NO EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGE!!! And when it arrived two business days later, it was PACKAGE FLAT, NOT ROLLED!!! I had read reviews from other buyers stating that it took weeks for their mats to return to a flat shape after having been rolled for shipping. No such problem from Hyatt's! Theresa was just great, friendly, helpful, and efficient. If you need one of these, don't hesitate to purchase this high quality product from this service friendly company!101 STARS!!!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DNCPWY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00",4 "Perfect This is exactly what I wanted. Double sided. Great for cutting on with Xacto blades. Needs to air out for a few hours, smell does go away.",4 "Quality Product!!! I received this product about 6 months ago and absolutely LOVE it! I made a king size rag quilt, using this mat to do all of my cutting, and there are no cut marks on the mat! It still looks like new! I also like the two different color sides! I personally used the green side for most of the project, but when I had a fabric that was close to the same color as the green, I just flipped it over and used the black side. The mat seems very heavy duty and I hope it lasts through many more projects!",4 "cloveranch although the mat was too small, it worked well and with no obvious marks that distorted the mat after cutting.",4 "Works great The mat itself is very durable and even after using it a lot it shows no wear or cuts. The only issue is that when it arrived in the mail the UPS delivery guy set it upright on the porch which caused the mat to sag and curl a little on the end. I figured that after placing it on a flat surface it would uncurl, but even after placing heavy books on it there is still a slight bend which is kind of annoying when I am trying to cut out a larger pattern. The bend has improved and I think it will eventually straighten out but as of now it is inconvenient. Besides that delivery issue it is a very good product.",3 "Perfect for razor blades, really great price All I'm really doing is cutting stuff like photo paper, cardstock, chipboard/paperboard, and cardboard, but I'm literally just using a standard one edge razor blade held in a $1 box cutter and so far this mat doesn't show a mark even with the amount of pressure you need to cut stuff like chipboard and cardboard.It may not seem like a big deal, but the hole in the mat is extremely helpful since I can hang this on the back of my closet door. Otherwise it would be awkward to store, and it would not be easy to cut your own hole in this thing. (Maybe an electric drill with a new rather sharp bit would work but I bet the hole wouldn't be very clean.)Alvin is the brand that my digital media arts school uses and the ones there, even after constant heavy use, never seem to have any cut marks in them that I'd notice while using the mats.I got an 18x12"" Alvin mat here for something like $10 which is somewhere between half and one third as much as Michael's (big chain craft store) wanted for the same size thing in some other brand that I didn't even recognize.",4 "Arrived Warped It arrived thoroughly warped. I'm still able to use it as a cutting mat on the flatt-ish parts, but the majority of the mat doesn't lie flat unless I press it down, which makes it difficult to get fabric to lie flat and ensure everything is squared up along the mat's grid lines. I read one review that a lamp's heat plus books could make it lie flat, but another said that only a little heat created more warping. Not sure how to fix it.",2 "Much needed product I am thrilled to get this. It is heavy weight and will be a real asset for all my arts and crafts needs.",4 "Great product I use this to cut out pieces of leather. It is very sturdy and says put on the table. The gridlines are extremely helpful. Having circles would be a nice touch though.",4 "Awesome Get it if you need this size, best price I found anywhere. Good quality too. I store it under my couch because it doesn't role up.",4 "Exactly what she needed I got this for my daughter who has taken up sewing. Sure makes cutting material easier. It met out expectations.",3 "Alvin Professional Cutting Mat I am very impressed with the quality of the mat. Would recommend it to anyone that would like a larger cutting area for their quilting projects",4 "A 'cut' above the rest! Excellent mat for the money. I have used larger blades, X-acto's and utility knives with no problems on this thicker mat. In fact, one of the thickest available through the Internet. I would recommend this mat to anyone in ANY hobby field that requires cutting and measuring!",4 "love it We bought one of these 6 years ago for our graphic design studio. It held up very well. We only ordered a replacement because we had a potluck and someone put a hot crockpot on it. It now has a slight warp that get's annoying when cutting paper.Don't put anything hot on it.",4 "self healing mat I bought this mat to cut material for my quilts. The self healing feature of the mat is why I bought it. I didn't think a mat without this feature would last very long. I am still on my first quilt and so far it is doing just fine.",4 "There are a few rough spots. Upon finishing a large project, I noticed there were fibers stuck in the grooves of the mat. Having to pluck the lot of them out was a major pain in the backside. Thankfully there is a backside to this mat and I am able to work on the different color.",3 "Works well Cutting mat works well, and the guide lines are a bonus. It is not the best self healing mat I have used, but it works well enough and seems like this mat will last for quite some time.",4 "Work's great This works great - just as expected - no chemical smell whatsoever - cuts seal up quickly with so visible signs of damage or scoring",4 "Great! I use this for when I want to cut my cardstock, one piece at a time with an exacto knife. The surface heals up instantly. I can see this lasting a long time. And I'm pretty sure you can use both sides..",4 "Perfect! I looooooove this mat! I bought it because I needed something that would measure and that I could use an X-acto blade and rotary cutter on. I didn't even care if it was self-healing, or if both sides even are self healing, but every mark I've made in that mat so far has gone away, and I'm not gentle with my x-acto knife. I'm also glad that I bought the bigger size over the 13"". It's a lot more convenient for everything if you have a tabletop big enough for it. The instructions advise that you don't use the same spot over and over again, so I haven't, and I have no marks.",4 "Another Satisfied Customer I received this item quickly and it's just what I expected. The price was very reasonable. Very happy with this product.",4 "Love it! I was skeptical about buying this mat, but because it was a good price and a big one..I decided to go ahead. What a good decision! The only thing I don't care for is the way the measurements are marked on the grid. Its a bit confusing, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. I love the texture and the way the cutter rolls so smoothly on the mat though. I'll buy more like this one when I get a cutting table set up.",4 "Cutting Mat I have only used this once so far, for cutting flannel cleaning patches for firearms. It did what it was supposed to, and survived, as advertised.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for... Already had one of these in a smaller size. Was looking to upgrade to a larger size and this was just right.",4 "Great Product, Fast Response This mat does not bend like the photo shows. It is a stiff, strong mat for cutting, protecting your table surface. The price was great. It shipped and was at my door very quickly. I recommend this product and vendor.",4 "impressed First of all, I'm a complete beginner in sewing/quilting. I bought this to start a new hobby. The main reason I am giving it a 5 star is the value. I visited Michael's and a local sewing shop store and they sold this exact same mat (same brand/same size) for 2x the price!!! So glad I bought it from Amazon. It came in 2 days as always and I have only tried using it a few times, but it seems to work like described so I have had no qualms. As I have said, I am a beginner so take that into consideration.",4 "Great Service Used and liked very much. Exactly what I wanted for the projects I am doing. Good quality for the money.",4 "Functional. I was expecting one side to be black... not so much. The back side is just blank green... It still functions as a cutting board.",3 "Needed I needed this product for a square and so far it has come in handy for the rest of my projects. I don't have to worry about going over the edge and ruining my table.",4 "Great Quality I am very pleased with this cutting mat. The mat is heavy duty and the measuring lines are clearly printed. The price is what sold me this product, but so far the quality is what will cause me to purchase another in the future.",4 "Great for my project! This is perfect for the craft hobby in which I am involved . . . Miniature reproductions. Principally used for cutting and measuring.",4 "perfect for all sewing projects This one is perfect size if you are not doing sewing for big projects and you have less space for your sewing area.. It comes into use for all cutting i do.",4 "Excellent Product for Quilting If you are a quilter--do not hesitate to purchase this cutting mat. The grid is made of fine lines marked off on the 1/2 inch. It has generous hatch marks around all the edges marking each 1/8th of an inch. My favorite feature--the 1/8"" hatch marks are also repeated across the center of the mat (at 12"" vertical) making lining up a ruler even easier if you are cutting something less than 12"" high. Excellent price and high quality, I am very pleased with this purchase.",4 "Just what I wanted It's an Alvin. This is 2 inches larger than the exact size I wanted to protect the top of the wood flat file I just purchased. I do, however, think the rule lines on the ""Vantage"" mat are far more legible.",4 "Great Buy Item is exactly what it says it is. Double sided self healing mat works well. Deep cuts can still be seen for some time but overall a great product.",4 "Professional Cutting Mat This cutting mat was exactly what I wanted, and it works perfectly for cutting quilting pieces, blocks, etc. It was exactly as described, and arrived very quickly. Thank you!!",4 "Green Self healing Cutting Mat The product was in good condition, I got it on time, and I mostly use it to cut up matte board, or artwork. It's handy to keep from cutting up and ruining a surface.",3 "Very Large Cutting Pad My old pad had way too many scratches and was no longer flat due to being rolled up and sitting on something that put a dent in one side. I ordered a pad several months ago, but it turned out to be too small. Enter this monster pad. More than just a cutting pad, it's a mouse pad, a desk pad, an anything pad. The green color is perfect against the medium oak desktop. It is so nice I keep it out all the time. If you need a cutting pad that's large for modeling, sewing, or other craft work, this is the one. It cleans easily with soap & water, Windex, or other spays.The pad is also reversible - green on one side with light green markings; black on the other with light grey markings. A perfect cutting pad with multiple uses.",4 "Great Board! Wasn't sure how it would work out ordering a board online and not paying a million dollars for it...This is a GREAT high quality board! You can't do much better for the money!",4 "This mat is working very well for me I had no idea how much I would like having grid lines to guide me when cutting cardboard. I bought the mat to protect my desk top from my box knife blade, and to use as a mouse pad as well. After just a few weeks I have had no problems and it has yet to show wear. However, the mat when opened had a very strong, unpleasant chemical odor. As I had been warned to expect an odor by my son who recommended this brand to me, I immediately opened the box, took the mat out of its protective plastic bag and left it outdoors on the table on our covered patio for four days. It had a faint odor for another week which did not prevent me from setting it up or using it. As long as you are able to leave it to air out before using it, I recommend it highly.",3 "Great item . Poor, poor packaging 5 Stars for item and amazon customer service.Although I have not used this mat yet, I will. Then further comments will be made.I have talked to amazon concerning the poor, poor packing of this large mat and hopefully it will not happen again. The mat was left on my front porch in a cone shape leaning against the railing. It came with thin plastic around it and then a thicker fabric type plastic/vinyl??? over that. It was warped pretty bad in one place, medium bad in another and a little bad in 3 more.I called amazon and of course they said send it back for a refund. They said they would pass on the information about poor packaging.However, I discovered that if I place a lamp really close to the warped part it would get hot and soft. Then put heavy books over the soft, hot spot till it cools. Of course, monitor the lamp. Don't burn up the mat or your house.So I'm keeping it and will finish heating the other lesser warped places to make the mat lie flat. This big mat would have been a pain to mail back anyway.Hopefully from now on proper packaging will be used.",4 "Does what it says! I use this mat to protect my glass cutter when cutting glass. I sometimes cut paper on it using a razor knife and it takes the cuts without welling up. It's the perfect cutting surface.",4 "Awesome! Great size. I like to sew AND do art, so this is great for all crafty/artsy uses when cutting.",4 "Just as expected Overall, I really like this mat. It's a good size and does the job it's supposed to do. My one complaint is that the measurement numbers are on the inside of the grid line. When I line my fabric up with the corners, I can't see the numbers anymore! I ended up taking a sharpie and re-numbered the mat on the outside of the grid line so I could easily see my measurements. I'm not sure if other usersDon't let that one details deter you from buying the mat, though! It's a great product for the price!",3 "Love it! Works great with my rotary cutter! The cutter does not leave any marks on the mat-amazing! Two sides with measurements is very convenient!",4 "Perfect for sewing crafts We bought this mat to cut large pieces of fabric that were incredibly inconvenient to cut on our 12"" x 16"" cutting mat. You absolutely can't beat the price for a mat this large, and it's been wonderful to make a single long cut, instead of many small cuts, where you have to readjust both the pattern and the fabric (which is usually bulky and slippery, in our case.)Both sides of the mat can be used to cut on, and both have rulers and grid lines, which means we'll get twice as much use out of this mat as any of our previous mats. We've also had a few quote-unquote self-healing mats that ended up with pretty deep, carved cuts. The mats were still useable, but the fuzz from the thicker pile fabrics we use would stick to those cuts, which was a nuisance. So far, with this mat, no cuts have been that deep (though time will tell.)Bottom line: we should have bought this mat ages ago.",4 "Great Mat I started sewing and wanted to be able to cut fabric in a straight line. I had been trying to do it by hand, but no luck!I looked at several mats online and couldn't figure out which one I wanted. When I was at work one day, I stopped in the QA office and found two Alvin mats. I asked the guy how he liked them, and he said they were great. They looked almost new so I asked if he had just gotten them, and he said no he purchased them about 20 years ago! I know he uses it constantly and he is always cutting up samples, so it convinced me to pick one out.I went for the larger size, 24 x 36 and I'm glad I did. I don't have a good area in my sewing room for that size, so I placed it on the floor and knelt over. I was quite happy with it, as my cuts were even, easy and no marks on the mat. It feels sturdy and not flimsy. I'm very happy and expect to have this for several years.",4 "Good matt for the money. This cutting matt is good value and if you have never used one before you will be amazed at how great a product it is and also how it keeps your blades from getting beaten up.Having said that, I have used matt's that have a softer more compliant feel to the surface where the self healing element of the matt is thicker... but if you are anything less than a daily user the this matt should do you well.",3 "After reading the warning sign I want to return this The product itself when compared to other mats doesn't stink of chemical and works well according to reviews I've read. However, after I received Alvin's ""Self Healing Green Cutting Mat 18 x 24 inches"" and took it out of the mail package, I saw the tiny caution label on it which was not mentioned at the time of purchase. I would have not purchased the mat if I had seen the sign or if the warning label was disclosed within the product details. I'm concerned about using this product as the warning label reads the following ""this product is known to contain chemicals in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive issues"" I don't want it to adversely impact me or those around me. Does anyone one know of cutting mats that are free of such chemicals? or any alternatives to using cutting mats to cut fabric using a rotary blade cutter? Thanks.Update: I ended up keeping it as I couldn't find an alternative and really needed a cutting solution for my fabrics. The product itself works well. However if your rotary blade is starting to loose the sharpness it may damage the board and leave permanent scars on the mat.",2 "Comes in the biggest Amazon box I've ever seen If you want to frighten people with the possiblities of the present that you got them for Christmas, buy this 24""x36"" Self-Healing Cutting Mat. The box that this came in was big enough to ship a bicycle.As for the mat? I already had a smaller one, and my mom absolutely loves all the space she has for cutting out pieces for her latest sewing and quilting projects.",3 "Not what I expected The mat is a quality mat, but it is only gridded up to 35"" and am returning it as I need the full 36"" of grids. So I will purchase an Olfa mat that is actually 37"" with 1/2 ease on each side. Good mat if the extra inch doesn't matter to you.",1 "works great Does the job and I love that it's reversible to green or black. It's a little thinner than my previous mat but does not affect performance.",4 "P.O. S. I am so disappointed in this product. After having it for only a few weeks, the damn thing is warped, rendering it more or less useless. I can cut some things, but the whole point is for this to be a flat, even surface. I bought this for cutting, but also to cover up the rough surface of my desk, and now it is a whole new problem. Also, the mat is already becoming mangles after repeated cuts in the same area. For the price, go get a better product. This thing sucks and as a poor artist, I am disheartened and really could have used that money on something better. Id love a refund....",0 "Love the mat, but I wish......... I just receive my new mat a couple days ago and I love it. I also love that it is two-sidedwith different colors on each side.The only thing I wish was that it had was a little extra space on the edges it is literally18"x24" from edge to edge. There is not space between the line and the edge of mat.So far though I am happy with the mat. My next goal is to purchase the 24x36 mat.",3 "Arrived flat Arrived in a huge box flat. It is a gift so I didnt use it but it arrived well packaged.",4 "Just as expected, and fast I use these mats at work and love them, so I just had to order one for my personal use. Best "self-healing" mat on the market for the price. Also great that it is double sided.",4 "Perfect Nice size, does its job, came flat (not rolled up or folded). I would definitely recommend this for model making or cutting paper.",4 "Great quality, perfect size The quality of this mat is top notch. I use it with my rotary cutter and have not had any marks on the mat yet. The mat is fairly heavy so it doesn't move around on the table, which is a good thing. Has a lot of measurement marks for quilting and lining up straight cuts. I find it to be the perfect size, not too big and not too small. It takes up about half of my 6 seat dining room table. I found the price to be good, too, in comparison to buying a mat from a brick and mortar store. I would buy one of these again if I needed to, and I recommend it to others.",4 "fantastic cutting mat This mat is weighty and big enough to cut a suit jacket, dress, etc. without having to shift it under the fabric. Since I cut my patterns and fabrics on the floor, this mat has improved my sewing life immeasurably, and I just tuck it behind the sideboard when I'm done using it. I am overjoyed: other than my Janome machine (also bought through amazon.com), this is the best sewing purchase I have ever made. And I agree with other reviewers--there was no chemical smell right out of the box.",4 "Self Healing 18"" x 24"" cutting mat This mat performs as it is advertised. After hundreds of cuts on the same line/mark it shows wear but still performs well.",3 "Awesome Mat This mat is BIG, but is fantastic to have around. I love this thing and want another!! The only thing that would make this better would be if one side was scaled for metric and the other scaled for inches.",3 "Works perfectly I purchased this for my wife and it has worked great for everything from embroidery and sewing to cutting coupons.",4 "Perfect Love it! Exactly what I needed. Great size and works well. Very happy with my purchase! I recommend to others.",4 "Perfect for cutting patterns Prior to this purchase, I was using a much smaller cutting mat, which made it difficult to use my rotary when cutting patterns and had to move the smaller mat around. Now my entire cutting surface is covered and protected and I can easily switch from cutting with scissors and rotary without worrying about scratching up the table.The grid is a little hard to read because they are marked in 1/2"" squares, just takes a bit getting used to.",4 "Protects our table, and helps with measurements. I got tired of the cut marks on our table, so I bought this for my wife. It has been working great for her. The product quality is fantastic and it's nice to have it be two colors. When she isn't using it I find myself wanting to use it as a giant mouse pad. I am a computer junkie and an avid gamer. I often times am setting up computers on her sewing table, which is big enough that they tend to sit there for a few days. I really like the resistance this cutting mate offers as a mouse pad. I am thinking of purchasing a smaller one for my desk area that my computer and peripherals can sit on. So i don't have to worry about a mouse pad, because this thing is very durable.",4 "Huge They have many sizes available, but the 36X24 is not an obnoxious size, yet still allows for cutting large things. You can use anything to cut on here, and it's difficult to see the mark that it left. I couldn't be without this mat now!",4 "Great size I bought this item for my wife and she enjoys have a larger cutting surface. She quilts a lot and finds that this material shows no sign of wear after many hours of use.",4 "Great Cutting Mat! Very satisfied with my new cutting mat! It is very durable and works great. I also ordered a an Olfa rotary cutter and the mat handled it very well. Left no mark at all...looks new even after I ran the rotary cutter over it. Very pleased because now I can cut those chiffon fabric that are always so hard to cut with scissors!This item is sturdy and built to last. Highly recommend!",4 "Great Self-Healing Mat This mat does exactly what it is supposed to do! Provides a convenient cutting surface that self-heals as advertised. I am a woodworker and use it for cutting veneer and the markings make it very easy to achieve straight cuts with square corners. Very pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a good cutting mat.",4 "Favorite size mat. Love this mat very much. This is my second one. It is prone to "gouging" if you aren't careful but as far as using blades goes it is perfect.",4 "Table cover I have an island that is 36 x 49 and I wanted to us it to cut out patterns and material and damage the surface. This is perfect for what I needed.",4 "bad description of item These mats are supposed to be 48 X 36 but are in fact 35 3/4 X 47 1/2. For many, this may not be an issue; but this is not acceptable for my application. I called Alvin directly and was told that they import the mats from the manufacturer in Asia with their name stamped on them. They have no control over the manufacturing process at all and relayed to me that the size variation is up to 1/2 inch. I am returning these 2 mats (which seem to be impossible to get in the actual advertised size) and purchasing 4 mats of size 36 x 24 from a retailer that ships directly from the Alvin Company, whose customer service supervisor confirmed for me that the mats in my order would be within 1/16 of the measurements stated. Overall a big hassle. It should be clearly stated in the product description that actual sizes may vary up to 1/2 inch.",0 "Self-healing mat The mat works great. I wish I had gotten a bigger one though. This is just about the same size as a sheet of copy paper so I had to stagger the paper to tape it down.",3 "Damaged Received this product with the corner broken off and the mat cracked. It isn't worth the money to send it back - so this was garbage. The corner wasn't even in the box, thus my assumption is it was packaged this way. I'm very disappointed with this product and am now out the money.",0 "Self Healing Mat Review http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015ASN5S/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_imgthis is an amazing product and it works very well, protecting surfaces from deep cuts and scratches",4 "worked until a little heat warps the product and is ruined I have 3 ALVIN mats and these are expensive. They were subjected to a little heat. Not a lot of heat and they warped and are now useless for what they are used for. The image at the right showing the green on one side and the black on the other is now what this thing looks like. I would avoid this product considering the investment. I called ALVIN customer service and they do not stand by this product except to say it was a limited 90 day warranty. WHo knows what kind of heat will ruin this mat. What if you spill hot coffee on it. BAD PRODUCT.",0 "Incorrect Sizing I bought this mat expecting the measurements to go up to 12 and 18, but nope they only go up to 11 and 17. they include the borders as part of the measurements. I returned this item before opening and ordered a different brand.",0 "Don't run out of soap. Excellent product at a good price on an item size not easily available at stores. Ordered with free shipping so was really a bargain.",4 "Excellent Packing The product arrived just as you would expect from the store, except better condition. The gallon container had no spilled soap on the ouside. Lid taped secure. In a plastic bag and well protected box. Pristine. We will see if this happens next time. I am not sure if it was FedEx or UPS. That may be part of the difference.",4 "0 stars if I could... The other reviewer reviewed AMAZON SHIPPING PRACTICES, NOT this product.I need to say that this product is poison. I had the nicest hands out of all my 30 year old friends, and now since I fell in love with the scent of this stuff, my hands are almost completly white with dead skin cells. I wondered why and I found out that ANY antibacterial soap is bad, but this product has the purest antibacterial punch of them all! When a product says it kills bacteria, just remember its also killing the GOOD cells: Your Skin Cells.I just got back from hazardous waste and I dropped this stuff off with them. They happily took it!",0 "Great item! This item is exactly as described. It arrived quickly in good condition. I have already tumbled a load of rocks, and it works very well! Great item, great price.",4 "nice cigar punch I got this one because it was red. It works fine and I keep it with me all the time.",4 "Cheap It's a Cheap cutter. What should you expect? I probably recommend spending more on a good cutter. Think about it; you spend good money on cigars. So you should have a good cutter!!",1 "Iowa Farm Boy With the last one the cutting ring fell out, other that that it is a great cutter. Maybe if I do not repeatedly drop my keys the thing will not fall apart.",2 "One drawback... This product works great. The only drawback is that on certain cigars it doesn't completely pull out the punched area. It does remove the wrapper all the time, and has yet to crack the cigar up the side like other punches have in the past!",3 "Handy little item Compact and handy device. Does a fine job for its intended purpose. Just buy it already.",3 "works great. The only complain i have is that it feels very plastic . Not heavy duty. but works great and nice blade.but then it was cheap.",3 "Pretty darn good/ This punch isn't too bad at all. I got this as a back-up to my other punch (in case I misplaced it) and for the money it is great. Occasionally you will get a little hang up when ejecting the plug of tobacco (A little piece can get wedged) but other than that its fine. Of course as with any cutter or punch be sure to keep it sharp and clean, because if it is dull even the best cutter can ruin a cigar also when cleaning it just use water and a MILD soap, and be sure to thoroughly rinse any soap off, because using any cleaners can ruin the taste of a cigar.",4 "HAVANA CIGAR PUNCH This item will punch a perfect hole in a cigar every time and eject the plug that it cut out every time. No amount of moneythat you could spend----not even 50 dollars will produce any better results. Will last for many years---perhaps 10 or even 20 when used up to 10 times daily.",4 "Small but worked well. Would buy again. These trays work great. I bought them for an Art Party at my house recently. It was nice to have so many, as everyone had their own. They are small but they worked well and cleaned up easily.",4 "Smaller than expected These palettes are quite small. They will be ideal for holding paint but I'll have to order something else for mixing.",3 "Perfect for class I co-facilitate an art class for children. I purchased this product to control the amount of paint consumed by eager young artists and also to aid in lessons on color blending. The product has proven very useful. It's perfect for children - small, durable, and reusable...at a price you can't beat!",4 "Great for children and adults, easy clean up, keeps paints neat. I purchased these paint trays for my grandchildren. They are perfect, not too large, and the clean up is super easy.",4 "Very Satisfied - Highly Recommended I highly recommned this jewelry cleaner to anyone. It's a great investment for something that will last and last. It's safe for everyday use and much more effective than those amonia cleaners. I just got mine and couldn't be happier. My diamonds shine just as they did when I got them from the Jewelry store. It's small and light, great for home use.",4 "File Tub scrapbooking container! This is the best way to store anything scrapbooking related. I use them to store my embellishment stickers, rub ons, and other things as the tub is over 12 x 12 and most of the items I store in it are still in the original plastic and measure over 12 x 12. It is a great way to store many items, including partially finished pages or even projects.",4 "Great Storage at a Great Price I'm a quilter and seamstress, and I use these boxes for projects and fabrics. They are great - lightweight, see-through, stackable, and affordable. The manufacturer has great customer service, too. When I lost a latch, they sent replacements at no charge. These boxes have really cleaned up my tiny sewing area and made it easier for me to find what I'm looking for, while keeping everything clean and dust-free.",4 "buy as many as you can afford! I have six of these tubs. I am a quilter and can easily store all of the fabric, notions, books/patterns for a queen size project in one. They stack nicely and are fantastic to take to classes and retreats.",4 "Excellent for scrapbookers and quilters! These containers are fabulous! I am using one to hold ALL of the papers/album/embellishments for a wedding album right now. I can't believe it all fits, and it makes it so easy to work on things when everything is in the same spot and all together. It is so nice to have it all organized!",4 "interior dimensions are NOT those listed I purchased the ""File Tub Project Organizer and Album Storage, Natural with Purple Latches"" to hold 14""x14"" items, based on the dimensions listed of 17.25""x15.875""x5.25"". Those are the exterior dimensions. The interior dimensions are only 15""x13.5""x5"" which does not allow for the items to lie flat. I would NOT have ordered had the interior dimensions been listed. The information given stated it would hold 12""x12"" paper and with the dimensions listed I unfortunately assumed it would also hold my items.That said however, the container is solid and appears to be of good quality and I would purchase again if I needed a container like this. I will find another use for it and continue to look for one that will hold 14""x14"" items.",0 "hoop for quilting I needed a big sturdy hoop for a quilt project and this was a perfect size for me. It is very sturdy. It came through the mail (APO) with no problems!",4 "Really nice quilting hoop I'm not actually using it for quilting, but for something else, but just had to say that I'm very pleased with it!",4 "Remarks On Quality I Have Already Bought One Of These Hoops And Was Disappointed Beacase The Hoop Came Apart At Where The Nails Were Attached And There Dosent Seem To Be An Easy Way To Re Attach Them So Im Going To Try To Remove The Nails And Put In A Couple Of Screws That Way It Will Be A Litte Stronger. Hopefully... i Bought A Repacement Made Out Of A Strong Plastic Just Not As Big Unfortunatly .",2 "Fast ship, product great! Used this hoop to create a reading nook tent for my daughter. I had a hard time finding it in stores and was overjoyed that the price was right and the shipping wasn't out of this world! Thanks!",4 "Great! This worked perfectly for my canopy bed that I needed it for. Fast shipment and high quality hoop for a great price!",4 "Excellent quality, strong hoop! Excellent quality, strong hoop. We are using it as a ""jump through the hoop"" for the dogs by covering it with tissue paper or newspaper. Sure beats taping paper to a hula hoop! Has held up to two large, sometimes very uncoordinated dogs!",4 "Great size - Good paper weight These sketchbooks are really great. The lighter paper makes for more pages. The pages have sufficient ""tooth"" to grip your media, but aren't as stiff or toothy as the 80 lb paper. The pages are large. Since it is spiral bound, it is easy to flip pages behind, rather than having to tear them out and store them.",4 "Great Sketchbook I love this sketchbook. I bought a bunch for myself and my kids to draw on. The spiral binding is great. This is a nice, compact size.These are high quality at an affordable price. Buying them here on Amazon is much cheaper than purchasing these at a bricks and mortar store.",4 "Great notebook! My son needed a notebook for his kindergarten class and they recommended this brand. The teachers all said the Bienfang product has proved to last much longer and take alot more abuse from the 5 year olds than others. At first, I wasn't sure why we needed something so 'fancy' but now that I see the quality, I understand. Great product!",4 "Amazing I bought this sketchbook for an art class I was taking and fell in love with it instantly. The paper is high-quality and my inking pens don't bleed through. Even though it's a bit pricy, I'd recommend it to anyone who loves to draw - professionally or for fun.",4 "Exactly As Described This item is exactly as described. If I were the manufacturer, however (this is a wish-list), I'd place a heavier grade of paper into this spiral bound book, along with a laminated cover. Most of us sketch artists note that the paper seems a bit light, and when you haul a sketchbook around all the time, the cover especially takes a beating. I love the spiral bound binding, as with a bit of careful bending with needle-nose pliers, one can spin out the metal spine to replace/remove pages without tearing them out of the book.",4 "Nice This sketch pad is pretty nice. The paper quality is pretty good, not the best, but fine for the price. The cover could be a bit more sturdy. Definitely good for a practice pad. And it is spiral-bound which makes for a nice way to just flip the pages and have full access to the entire page, unlike the sketch pads that are bound like books.",3 "Love these! I am not an artist. Not even close. I've been using these pads for years to keep track of ideas, notes, etc. Love them!",4 "Quality sketching paper I've tried a good few sketchbooks, and love the feel of the paper in this one. It feels very smooth and allows for very smooth shading with pencil with no visible texture. The only thing I would urge Bienfang to improve would be adding a harder piece of cardboard as the back cover so it would be easier to use in the field. I can't use this one while (for example) sketching in a park because it bends under it's own weight. It needs to be placed on a flat surface instead of on your knee / etc. Otherwise, it's fantastic quality paper.The paper weight is somewhat light though so you can see the next page through the sheet. When I need to scan a drawing into the computer I just place a regular piece of paper behind the sheet I am scanning and that solves that.",3 "Nice sketchpad I love this sketchbook. I bought a bunch for myself and my kids to draw on. The spiral binding is great.These are high quality at an affordable price. Buying them here on Amazon is much cheaper than purchasing these at a bricks and mortar store.",4 "Just What I Wanted Flexible but not too flexible. I can read the lines and numbers without my glasses - always a good thing. Lays flat. Straight edges.",4 "Sharp Needles for miniature quilts These needles work wonderfully when doing miniature quilts.Their use makes for a more precise sewing line when working with the very small pieces.",4 "Good service Satisfied customer. It's hard to find the size 8/60 needles so I am very happy to find a source.",4 "Great little pair of scissors! I use these to carry with my crocheting, they are sharp and have a nice point. Comfortable to handle. I would purchase these again.",4 "great and handy organizer I finally have a great place to store all of my scrapbooking tools...there is a place for everything! Inside the main compartment there are several moveable dividers with additional pockets so that you can organize your tools and supplies any way that you want. The frame seems to be faily sturdy but adding any extra reinforcement would make it too heavy to lift. I took it on a little scrapbook retreat and it was so nice to not have to spread out all of my tools and paper...all I had to do was unzip the panels and everything was right there in little transparent pockets. It also made packing up a breeze when it was time to come home.",4 "The best tote yet! I have several of the rolling tote style organizers and this is the only one I have truly been happy with! With all kinds of pockets and spaces, this tote stores it all! It has adjustable spaces and a removable pen organizer that can be made into a stand on your workspace. The very best feature is it doesn't tip over when you load it, something I have run into with other designs. This is definitely a must for the scrapper!",4 "great organizer This is a great organizer! there's lots of room for all kinds of things, however, i wish there were some bigger pouches for things. i feel like there are a lot of little pockets for little embellishments, which is great, but i could have used a few less small pockets and a few more larger pockets. the organization inside is tricky because the velcro only allows certain placements of the dividers. it's not awful, but it'd be better if the velcro went the whole way across the side so you can put the divider ANYWHERE you want, not just select locations.overall, this is the best organizer i could find and a really great price! i don't think anyone would be disappointed.",3 "You can fit an entire cafting closit in here The only problem that I can see with it is that there would be the temptation to load it so full that you can't get it into and out of the car.There is space for just about everything. Their use of space is really cleaver, including a Velcro strap to hold the top open so you can easily get to your pens.",4 "Officer Organizer This is sturdy tote I am using as a portable office organizer. I must transport many files and binders between my job and home. This tote keeps my work organized, dry, and secure. The zippers can even be locked with suitcase locks if necessary. Afew of my co-workers who also transport numerous files are looking at purchasing this tote.",4 "Excellent and large enough to contain all crop items This is an excellent item. I had the navigator which was smaller and bought this product as a replacement to include more of my items. This is a good, durable product.",4 "A MUST HAVE!!!!! I have had this tote for about 3 years now and I love it. It has been every where and has held up very well. I load my down big time. It holds so much stuff! Even with it loaded down it has held it's own. I love it and it has been well worth the money.I put my paper in one half of it and my sticker binder behind my paper. Then in all the pockets i have paper sharper punches and on one side I have my stamps.I know the average scrapbooker has way more stuff than this will hold so don't think it will hold your whole scrapbook room, but it organizes and holds most of my frequently used stuff.",4 "LOVE IT ! ! ! ! This organizer is HUGE. There is so much space to put things I just don't know what to do. I am so exicted and thrilled with it. Wonderfully made and rugged, it is a great organizer and well worth the money.",4 "Fantasic Birthday Gift I purchased the Roll Crop XXL Tote for my daughter who is a traveling nurse and an outstanding artist of several interests. She loved it and was able to put all of her assessories in one place and work out of the Crop Tote. I highly recomend it for home use as well as attending craft classes.",4 "I love my Crop in Style- I have been involved with scrapbooking just a little over a year ago & was carrying around a tote bag and 2- plastic bags.(UGH) It was really hard to find the exact Rolling Tote that I wanted and it took time to finally found my carry on. I saw this bag first at Hobby Lobby and that is where I had tested the space of the bag with papers & bins and it was a PERFECT fit.. Then I went to Amazon & bought it because I love Amazon's comparisons in pricing and I Thank God it was less - Couldn't be happier with this bag. I look forward to scrapbooking & rolling in style.",4 "A great tote for scrapbooking! I just used this on my first scrap weekend and it was great. It held a lot of stuff and is very sturdy. I LOVE the removable pen holder and the Velcro that holds up the lid. My only improvement suggestions would be to make the side and front pockets a little deeper. But otherwise I am very happy with the tote and the price was right compared to other site prices.",3 "Best value Bought this for my daughter,a scrapbooker, for Christmas. She is the talk of her show. All her counterparts want to know where she got it from. Great value for the price. Looks even better than the photo.",4 "crop in style xxl rolling tote, black it arived very quikly. i was very happy with it, simply love it too. held all my stuff. i would diffently order it again, and i give it thumbs up.",4 "Rolling cart This cart is exceptional for my needs. It is very mobile and I find it will hold all my things I need to transport.",4 "rolling tote Bought to store all my wifes photo album crafts. Have not seen anything better on the market for the price. Built out of strong material with 3 zippered side storage flaps that organize all the small stuff with ample room inside for the oversized albums. There are adjustable separators in the middle to keep albums and paper separate. She also bought hard plastic containers to store her paper in so it does not get damaged in the middle. She loves it. Rolls it to where she takes over the house, and when done, packs it all back into the tote to store in the closet. This unit has 2 handles, one on each side, to load into the car when bitching with friends. If she's happy...",4 "Not What I Thought... I have had another XXL Crop In Style Tote for about 5 years. It has been fantastic! Finally, the zippers wore out and I had to search for another one. I looked all over trying to find another just like the one I had. Finally, I located this one on Amazon. I studied the pictures in detail and then even contacted the seller to find out if the item was exactly like the photos. I was told it was.The one I wanted had loops on the right-hand end (looking at it) of the bag to place items like pens, etc. into. I used the bag as a ""dog grooming tack bag"" and I used the loops on the end as ""brush holders"". I specifically asked the seller if this bag had the loops as was shown in the photos. After they assured me it did, I proceeded to order the bag.I was very disappointed when the bag arrived to discover that the bag ""did not have loops for my brushes on the end;"" but rather had ""two pockets"" divided by a cloth in the center that did not even go all the way to the bottom of the compartment! Thus, the bag's compartment was essentially useless for holding any grooming tools due to not being able to organize them; as well as them sliding beneath the divider and into the other side of the compartment.I did not return the bag due to it being such a hassle to do so! But I am not happy with the end results at all!",2 "gift purchase We purchased this rolling tote for our daughter for Christmas. She is really into scrap-booking and this certainly will allow her to ""tote"" more stuff when she goes on scrap-booking weekends. She just loved it!",4 "Wow - supersize indeed!! I ordered this as a gift for my daughter from her wishlist so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was huge and had all kinds of storage and she was thrilled with it!",4 "Amazing! I just received this tote and I immediately fell in love with it. My mother in law highly recommended it and she's a crafting pro. I don't regret the money well spent on it. So many pockets and storage seperators. Gosh I believe this tote alone made me more excited to continue on my scrapbooking path =0) Now I can roll all my junk around the house and not feel locked down to one room. This is a wonderful product...I love it!!!!!",4 "Huge This thing is huge and holds a lot. The removable pockets are great for organizing. I have a lot of stamps and it organizes all of it.",4 "Crop in style xxl The price I got this item for was excellent. It is very nice a roomy and all of my scrapbook supplies fit and has room to spare. If you are looking to get organized this is a great investment.I really do like the crop in style products.",4 "Great Purchase I purchased this item to use as a painting bag. I've put all my acrylic painting supplies in it and roll it to my art classes or to where I'm going to paint. I don't have a studio, so the bag contains all of my supplies so I'll have them available where ever I decide to paint. It is sturdy, rolls around well, and holds all of my painting supplies (a lot of different stuff I have contained in smaller containters) including my table top easel, a second (smaller) easel for my resource picture, pallet, paintbrush holder, paper towels, lots of paint (in a large organizer box). My last bag was not large enough to carry all of these items, so this is really great. When you fill it up, it does get a little heavy to be lifting in and out of a vehicle. But I love it.",4 "Crop In Style Bag I love it! So easy to have everything located in one bag that I use for scrapbooking. Has rollers so its easier to get around when I go to friends houses to scrapbook.",4 "rolling toe This is a practical and sturdy tote. Sometimes I lose track of where I've put my different tools and supplies, but this tote is definitely a must have.",4 "AWESOME I love this rolling tote!!! It's designed for scrapbooking but I am a conference planner and I use it on site for my supply box. It keeps everything totally organized and it fits a ton of stuff. One of my best purchases EVER!!!",4 "It's HUGE!! This is AWESOME - it's huge - you can put so much stuff in here. I don't go to crops, but it came in handy when my father was in the hospital recovering from several surgeries - I put a bunch of craft / scrapbooking stuff in there to keep me busy while he was sleeping. I could also fit my winter coat, inspiration & puzzle books and some snacks in there too!!Just make sure you don't pack it too heavy where you can't lift it up into the car :D",4 "Artist Bag I'm an artist and I need something with lots of small pockets for paints.and this was perfect. The size is great for carrying everything in.",4 "When they say XXL - they mean it This is well constructed and large. Much bigger than I expected. I don't recall seeing dimensions listed when I bought it. It makes a great place to keep my current scrapbook project pieces together and safe. I find the compartments on the sides to be too small to put much in and not the easiest to get things back out of - not terrible but not perfect. I'm not sure it would hold up if it's loaded down and take in and out of the car trunk a lot. Still new, so time will tell. Considering the price I am happy with it.",3 "Love It Has just enough pockets to hold everything you need. it's heavy once you put everything in it but has the wheels so your good to go! I bought with a 50% off coupon so that makes it worth it. Expensive otherwise.",4 "Teachers will love this bag! I am a schoolteacher with a variety of heavy textbooks, a projector, a MacBook and an iPad to haul to school. I was using a computer bag, a Vera Bradley bag, a large purse and what I could carry in my hands to get all this in at one time. Very cumbersome!I just received the Crop In Style Rolling Tote that I ordered and I'm a happy camper! It's perfect! I use the front and side pockets for electric cords. There are several padded slots inside where I can place my projector and my laptop. And there is STILL ROOM for textbooks and a notebook or two. It appears to be made well and should hold up for my use. I'll have to add to this review in the future if that is not the case. In the meantime, all I can say is this old,cheesy expression: Absolutely the best invention since sliced bread!I know this was made for scrapbookers, but teachers will love this tote even more. 100 stars!",4 "Awesome Item! I actually purchased this for a Divorce Attorney at my Law Firm. He needed something to carry several massive legal-length files to/from Court. Even so-called litigator attaches or cases were too small for his needs. When I took the chance and purchased this one, I was worried because it was described as being for a scrapbooker. But when it arrived, it was perfect. Very roomy on the inside,and although it had many organizer features, they were on the outside, which meant they didn't take away from the space needed for files. The attorney was extremely pleased, and if there had been more than one available, I know I would have been asked to buy more for other jealous attorneys.I can think of many other possibilities for using this case, in addition to scrapbooking and attorney use. The possibilities would be endless. It is very well made, very easy to maneuver on wheels, and looks very professional. This was a very wise purchase, and I couldn't be happier!",4 "Exceeded expectations! I LOVE IT!!! Sturdy canvas with strong zippers. I stuffed it to capacity and after a little struggle got all the compartments closed and zipped. It remained zipped without bursting the zippers. Lots of generous sized pockets and organizing dividers. The wheels are strong and roll easily (even on rough uneven ground). Love that it has handles on the sides as well! I had to carry it up a couple of flights of stairs and because i stuffed it so full, it was heavy. Had a friend help me and the handles made it so easy. It also arrived sooner than expected and in great condition. It was packed very well. There is only one slight draw back, my tote is VERY heavy and I find when the handle is all the way extended it doesn't feel strong enough to turn/push/pull (feels somewhat out of control and flimsy). I only extend my handle half way and have great results with that.",4 "Excellent organization for origami supplies The Crop In Style XXL Rolling Tote is excellent for storing my origami supplies. When I teach, a lot of my time is spent planning, loading, and transporting supplies; when I get home from class, more time is spent putting things away. Now all of my supplies are in one place and easily transported from home to class. I have more time and energy for folding and teaching. Though it is heavy when fully loaded, the tote rolls easily, and feels sturdy and secure. Strong handles on the sides allow you to lift the tote from floor to table. If I could change one thing, I would make the interior a bright color such as yellow or red, so that any items at the bottom of the tote could be seen more easily. Even so, this is an excellent item, and a good value at the price offered at Amazon.",4 "Compartments & Space Galore Originally, I had to return it because the 75-pen/pencil caddy was torn 5"" along a seam. The Amazon customer service person was great, & even though I had to return the whole item (no cost to me), I received the replacement in time for my crop.Regarding the pen caddy, it has its own pocket in the tote, & it can be reverse folded to stand on the crop table - very handy for pen viewing & access.I don't use the interior compartments. I remove them to make room for my items, which are already self-contained & too tall for my other totes.The height of the tote is especially important to me. Other totes are too short to carry some of my containers, etc. Plus, it makes a great stand for paper, etc. when your table area is limited.The front outer compartment has plenty of room for cutting mats, scoring board, etc., plus clear, Velcro pockets to hold smaller items. Then the side pockets are also user friendly.The telescoping handle is very helpful, which is even more important when a tote like this can get very heavy when loaded.If I knew that this tote would last for more than just a couple of years, I'd rate it 5 stars, but it's still new & too soon to tell.",3 "Fantastic! I'm a hairdresser that works on sets and freelances a lot, and I've been on a quest for the perfect case. Make up cases have small compartments that are useless to me. I need more space for bigger equipment. This rolling tote is the answer!! Made out of sturdy but lightweight nylon with wheels and a collapsible handle, it's really easy to transport. This thing has TONS of room for everything too. The main compartment has enough space for my blow dryer, irons, brushes, etc...and the small pouches in the front and side compartments are great for pins, clipper guards and so on.Great product!!!",4 "Makeup Train Case I'm a professional makeup artist and I was looking for an affordable alternative to the Zuca Pro cases. I have scoliosis so a wheeled option was what I was looking for. This case has so much space. The clear pockets are perfect for my lash glue, hand sanitizers, face wipes, etc. I use the top insert for my eye and lip pencils. I'm able to neatly store my eyeshadow, lip and foundation palettes in the inside dividers. Everything is easy to see and it makes organizing and packing a cinch. Its perfect for my needs!",4 "Workshop on wheels! Purchased this as a gift for my daughter-in-law who is new to scrapbooking.She does not have a lot of space in her home to dedicate to her new craft so it is nice that all her ""stuff"" can be in one easy access location.",4 "Spacious and perfect for organizing! I've had this tote for over a year and a half now, and I still love it as much as the first day I bought it! I take a lot of weekend trips so this is perfect to carry my art supplies around. I love that it has tons of pockets and spaces for smaller items. I think the only thing that doesn't fit in here is my Cuttlebug Machine, but literally ALL my other art supplies fit!! PERFECT! I don't even unpack it at home because I know exactly where everything is in it's own little spot... Great organizational tote for any art room (especially with limited space!)",4 "Good For Organizing I cannot believe how much organizing I can do with this item. It is large, which helps of course, but it is also designed so brilliantly to maximize organizational space. My stamps are now perfectly manageable. My favorite feature is the removable pockets. Brilliant!",4 "a great big bag, but not big enough lol my wife loves this, i got it for her as a gift.but with all her stuff, its still not big enough.but its a start.you'll enjoy it. out of all the rolling duffel's on the market for scrapping, this one is the best that we found.buy it now.",3 "Excitement Too Much For Words I ordered this rolling tote as a replacement to one that was stolen from my home over a year ago. I didn't think I would ever find one that would satisfy me as my first one did but I was wrong! This tote is AWESOME!! It is spacious, sturdy and ideal for those who love to have their supplies neatly organized. Scrapbookers, Jewlery Makers, Seamstresses etc would all LOVE this rolling tote!! I do!",4 "Love it! I love this tote! I had all of my scrapbooking in a large plastic tote, and was able to get all of my scrapbooking in this tote that is potentialy 1/4 the size of the plastic tote. I couldn't believe it! I haven't taken it to any scrapbooking events though. The only problem I see, is lifting it into my car. I still have pockets with nothing in them. Time to go buy more supplies!",4 "scrapbooking tote The rolling tote came in handy when I go to a crop. I can carry a lot of items in this tote. It came quickly, packaged great and is quite handy. The only negative is that when you fill it, it is a little difficult to lift into your car. other than that I highly recommend this tote for scrapbooking.",3 "Excellent Product Great product! I am a teacher that travels between schools, and I use this tote everyday. Without it, I would have to make so many trips back and forth to my car. It is a great product!",4 "Monster Baby!! This is my first tote and it is FANTASTIC!!! Lots and lots of storage, massive room for paper, special pull out for markers and pens. It appears to be made very well and looks like it will hold up for a good long time! I go to scrapping "parties" once a month and with this and my Crop In Style PSB Paper and Sticker 3-Ring Zippered Binder, I can take everything I need with me and only 1 trip from my car!!! Bravo!!",4 "Tons of space! I just got my Crop in Style. I needed something bigger. Well, this is the answer! There are lots of pockets, so I can now carry all of my punches, etc. The interior is huge. I just took this on a weekend crop and everything was so organized, I could easily find whatever tool I needed. I fully recommend this tote!",4 "Crop In Style XXL Rolling Tote, Black Was purchased as a gift. Large enough to hold all items. Has many compartments to store items large and small. Wish it were a different color, guess mabe they only come in black. I am sure my daughter will enjoy this rolling tote for her scrapbooking items.",4 "Currently my favorite brand of tailor's chalk. I like this chalk, which I have in white, yellow, and blue. I bought it locally and it was the currently stated price, or lower, certainly not the $6.50 some reviewers have discussed in the past. The chalk is creamy and smooth and usually removes easily, although you must always do a test before using any kind of marking device on the right side of the fabric.The edges require frequent sharpening. Some people use a a knife or razor blade. I recently bought a plastic sharpener that seems to work.",4 "Works well Ergonomically shaped. Marks well. It is a solid piece of chalk, so take care not to drop it or it might snap. Upside is that if you do crack it it is still useable.",3 "An old fave of mine, very useful! This is how I used to mark my sewing, because I hated the marking paper--perforating wheel method we used as kids (where you go over your tissue pattern with marking paper underneath, running the perforating wheel over it.)My mom taught me tailor's tacks (a way to make a tuft of thread on key points of the pattern) and after I make the tailor's tacks, I scribble on this chalk to mark the point again, because the tacks can come out or I don't want them where I intend to sew.If you are altering pants (slimming a leg), taking in the hip area or other area of a jacket or pants, you can use this to mark the line. Same with a hem. I find this easy to use, and those fading or washing marking pens don't show on dark fabric. These do.",4 "works but is brittle It's chalk. It draws on anything and is visible on everything that I sewed. It is also brittle. Instead of ordering this I again at this cost I will probably just stick the spare chalkboard chalk lying around, after sharpening it on a belt sander.",2 "great Super chalk, just perfect for my quilting work.Also great product and the service you provided was great.Thank you",4 "Excellent tailor's chalk This chalk works great. Everything you would want a tailor chalk to do such as fine or thick lines and keeps its shape.Will not hesitate to purchase this product again",4 "Came broken up I wondered if this would be broken in the shipping and it was. I haven't used it yet but I imagine it will work just fine. Probably shouldn't order chalk of any kind through the mail.",2 "Great product, but always arrives broken This product is great for marking fine lines on fabric. I have ordered it twice from Amazon; unfortunately, both times it arrived broken. This is a product that really needs to be in whole form to be effective. Very disappointed with the quality of packaging--needs bubble wrap!!!",2 "Perfect Does exactly what it should. I am very happy with the product and I use it daily in my sewing work.",4 "Clover Triangle Tailors Chalk Item arrived on time but it came broken into three pieces. Probably sipping. Otherwsie it is a great product. Works well on all fabrics.",2 "handle with care I hate paying for tailors chalk but this was a good product... as long as you don't drop it. It breaks rather easily. Handle with care.",2 "Came broke I had to order this online cause I'm not in an area with a craft store- unfortunately, the product came broken. Otherwise, it would have been great!",2 "A good item to have is you sew A good item to have if you sew, quilt or machine embroider. I find it though a bit high priced.",4 "Indispensable for home tailoring Chalk in the shape of a guitar pick. This is by far the best option I've found for marking adjustments on garments in progress, tracing patterns, or drafting onto raw fabric. These are bigger than other chalks. And you sharpen all the edges, so every edge can be used to mark. This is clay chalk; easily brushes off.If you've ever cut fabric around tissue-paper patterns, you know it's awful. I find it easier to trace the pattern and cut. Or way better: trace and then check your size and make easy adjustments on the fabric before you cut. This is the same chalk some bespoke tailors use to hand-draft patterns onto wool for cutting suits, etc.Buy this chalk. You never knew how easy it was to mark on fabric and draft patterns.",4 "Great chalk, buy local. This is really great marking chalk, but the last one I ordered from amazon arrived in several pieces. therefore, I'd recommend looking for it locally instead of at amazon. also, Jo-Ann has comparable chalk for a few bucks cheaper (don't remember the brand. it's not quite as nice, as it's square, but a square is better than a broken chunk of a triangle).I guess, if you're buying a bunch of chalk, it might be alright. amazon shipped mine in a flat cardboard envelope. I doubt their standard airbag in a box would've kept it safe, either, though.",1 "Found a LOWER$$$! After I bought it on Amazon I was on Joann fabric's website and saw it for much cheaper! It was only $1.99 and I bought it for $6.49! Remember to check around before thinking Amazon always has the cheapest prices. Most of the time they do.",2 "The best marking option, especially with Clover sharpener made for them I first encountered these when I lived in Japan many decades ago, where I found fantastic Clover products I still have never seen in the US. I also found there a sharpener made specifically for this chalk, and while it is difficult to describe, it restores a razor-sharp edge in seconds which leaves the sharpest, most definitive line on fabric that I have ever found, so sharp that it is completely covered by a single row of ordinary stitching. (Thus, what does not disappear through stitching is covered up.) Combined with the easy-to-hold size and shape, nothing else compares. There are no frustrating breakages during sharpening as there is with chalk pencils, as often happens repeatedly when you sharpen with the conventional-looking sharpeners sold for them. If I could find a source in Japan, I would buy a quantity of them simply to offer in my online store, as they are a godsend. You can use sandpaper taped to cardboard as an alternative, but it is not nearly as fast in renewing the edge.",4 "Worthless to me I got three of these in different colors; red, white and yellow. The red is ok. The white was cracked. The yellow was broken in pieces. Naturally the yellow was the most expensive at $6.54. It was packed in a box between a wheel scrubbing brush and a hardback book. No packing in between, just plastic air pillows on top of everything. I guess the book slid sideways and crushed my chalk. I am very unhappy with this carelessness.",0 "Great chalk, poor Amazon delivery This really is great chalk for marking sewing patterns. I am new to sewing and I had trouble figuring out which pencil/chalk/pen would mark my fabric without leaving a mark or something I couldn't see. This chalk works great, I have the white and just bought the red since I need to use it on lighter fabrics too. My big complaint is with Amazon's shipping. The chalk arrived broken. And, I want it and it's too small of an item to return for the hassle. The box was way too big and the chalk was really small. It's the second one I bought and the first one was packed the same poor way and it broke too. I love this product but probably won't buy this item from Amazon again.",4 "Oldie but goodie The tailors chalk has been used for a long time and it still works so well! I've tried a few modern inventions (chock pencils and such) but the tailors chalk still works the best! Whether you are shortening pants or skirts, making a new garment, or working on a quilt it leaves great clear marks and lasts a long time.I find it to be an indispensable tool in my sewing tool box. I highly recommend it.",4 "High quality made in Japan. I bought this chalk for my wife on Amazon because she could not find a red one in local stores Joann's, Hancock...She's so happy with it she baked me a cake the next day.This chalk is made in Japan which explained the high quality of the product.",4 "Who cares that it breaks. It doesn't iron off. No tailor in the world would use a chalk that doesn't iron off. Someone gave me this chalk in a goody bag of tailoring supplies for my shop, and I stupidly used it on a customers cotton pants, and it didn't iron off. Had to scrub it off for 20 minutes. Will never use any of their product again. Oh, and try calling their customer service to ask if it should iron off, a ten year old will answer that has no idea clover makes chalk.",0 "Great! I love this chalk! It's so much better than any other fabric chalk that I have. I wish my other chalk were this good!",4 "LOVE THEM!! I love them!!!! Incredible useful in your scrap works, easy to handle, perfect size, very clear message. I really recommended!!",4 "Stampin This is a great collection of stamping phrases to use when you are at a loss for words. Very clever.",3 "Wonderful for card making I ordered these stamps for making cards and have used them many times. They work wonderful and I am very pleased with the stamps. Julia in NC",4 "GREAT for aching hands I have used these for doing needlework, just working at the computer when my hands ache; and purchased a pair for a friend who has arthritis. They are wonderful for providing support and soothing the ache.",4 "Viking Emerald green bobbins This product did not work with the Viking Emerald green bobbins. I've passed it on to a friend who can use these. Great idea though. I wish they would have worked for me.",2 "to big for my bobbins I liked the idea to keep the bobbin with the thread, but these were to large for my bobbins, I have a Bernina & Brother & couldn't use them for either one.",1 "Really didn't work well While a good idea, I had to whittle them down so the bobbin would fit, so hence the two stars.",1 "They Changed the Product I own a ton of Bobbin Mates but find this latest batch is a different style (same name, same maker, different product). The end where you put the bobbins is much fatter than before and it is impossible to get the bobbins on the pin. I needed them so I have started filing down the pin with a coarse nail file to get it small enough that bobbins fit on it. They really need to go back to the smaller pin and they need to test their new style on several different bobbin types (I use a very common size) to be sure they work correctly.",0 "Do not fit into my thread spools or bobbines I was disappointed when I tried using these as they are too large for both my thread spools and bobbins.",1 "Do Not Fit Singer Bobbins My sewing machine takes class 15 bobbins but Bobbin Mates do not fit these bobbins. Such a great idea if they fit!",3 "Great solution to an organizational nightmare These work really well for me. I use just the standard Singer bobbins and they just fit, but,according to other reviews they don't fit ALL bobbins. One of my biggest sewing nightmares was loose bobbins with loose ends and endless unwinding thread and no matching spool in sight. I had never found a suitable solution, except using tape which wasn't ideal for many reasons. With these, I put the loose end thru the top slit and wrap just a time or two before I push the bobbin down and it holds the ends secure. I also purchased the ""Creative options"" thread organizer and the slots are just the right size for the large spool with the bobbin attached, the thread is visible from the outside, so you can find the exact thread (and Bobbin) you are looking for. Sweet Dreams ahead. :)",3 "Have not used. Still in packaging, I have not used these yet, I am sure that they will work fine when I need them. I really like Clover products, I have never had an issue with this brand.",4 "ksa HelloCompany CloverVery impressive and already bought a lot of the products I'm a fan of this companyUnfortunately, this product My hope is disappointedColors does not look clear on the Fabric",1 "Easy Marking I purchased the Clover pencil because the dress that I was altering had a rose colored lace overlay. I was using a white pencil and it wasn't marking on the lace and I was concerned that a marker wouldn't come out. Spot washing wasn't an option. The Clover pencil was exactly what I needed. The color transfers to the fabric with a light touch and easily brushes off if you make a mistake. It's a soft pencil so it doesn't last as long as the other pencils on the market, but it's far more reliable for marking. I decided to use it to mark some jeans for hemming and it works just as welll on a heavy fabric. I did find that handling the jeans combined with the heavier fabric made the marks brush off before I finished sewing. The next time I'll be more careful or just use the marker.The Clover pencil is now a staple in my sewing cabinet. Too bad it took so long to discover it.",4 "What's the fuss? I have used these pens for a year now, and frankly, they are quite worthless. Here's a quick sum up:Pros- work relatively well on regular cotton fabricCons- break easily when sharpened- they wear very quickly when marking fabric; expect to sharpen them every few pattern pieces that you trace/mark- because of the softness of the tip, they don't stay sharp for long, thus making VERY broad lines- they are not ideal to use with a ruler, see previous point- do not work on stretch fabric as you have to push down fairly hard to mark the fabric, which in turn stretches/distorts the fabricWhile the idea is great, I get much better results using a regular pencil on non-stretch fabric and a pencil costs 1/10 of these.",1 "Christmas gift. This was one of the Christmas gifts for my mother in law. She was happy with her Christmas gifts. Christmas gift.",4 "Too hard The chalk in the pencils is very hard. It doesn't mark well enough to see. I wasn't happy with the product and will not purchase more in the future.",0 "Like it Find it very usefull. Will buy again when needed. Nothing more neede to say about it. Pencils work well every time.",3 "love love love these i love doing craft in my spare time but have found myself fighting with my tailor's chalk lots of times due to color or texture against the fabrics so i was happy when i came across these. i got 3 different colors to choose from at any given moment so i always have an appropriate color to use :) and being in the pencil form it is- i don't have to worry that my baby will crumble it-like the case of what happened to my tailor's chalk.it makes marking/drawing on fabric a breeze.i recommend these to anyone who wants precision marks on fabric for whatever purpose- craft or other.",4 "Fabric pencils These are great pencils. are very easily seen on the fabric. The only down fall is when sharpening they tend to break",2 "Like it! I found that these worked better than the 'rolling' chalk marker that someone suggested for a project. I just need to remember to put a sharpener with them in my bag.",3 "Mostly happy, but... I'd hoped that the blue would have been a little darker, or that in a combo pack there would be a darker color to provide more contrast on lighter fabrics.I found they work best when used on fabric that is warmed from ironing, but using a little pressure on room temperature fabrics works. While the marks are visible, sometimes they 'disappear' under the presser foot and the light of the sewing machine.Overall, they do what they are intended to do, but it would be nice to have a little tip sharpener in the caps.",2 "Crap If I could, I would have given these pencils a score of 0. Despite of negative reviews, I decided to try these out. Boy oh boy, do these do not work. In order to mark something, you would have to press hard to see some lines, but the led will break!",0 "The Best Tool for Marking Fabric I purchased these marking pencils years ago and was looking for another set. I'm so glad I found them on Amazon.com. These are the best pencils for marking fabric. They can be used on just about any fabric and I've never had a problem with removal; they wash away easily with water. I've tried other marking pencils, water-soluable pens, chalk, etc., but these are the absolute best marking tools. I purchased two sets this time.",4 "Clover Water Soluble Pencils These pens work great for marking quilts for quilting. I have tried other brands and these are the best I've tried so far.",4 "The Best! This is a great product. I have used it for several years and could no longer buy it at my usual source. I was so pleased to find it at Amazon. It shows on all fabrics and easily removes. My only complaint--my puppy loves it and will chew one up if I drop it--a little expensive for a puppy snack!",4 "great little gadget easy to use, very visible and even more easy to ""erased"". the different colors makes it apt for any type and color fabric you might use.Take into consideration that, after all, IT IS chalk, so it will wear out VERY fast, but considering the price and Amazon price, i'm OK with it.I don't use a sharpener, I use an x-acto knife and the tip comes out great every time and zero breakage so far.",4 "Terrible quality Other reviewers had good luck with these, but I unfortunately did not. I found it far inferior to another water-soluble pencil I had. These are extremely soft and impossible to get a point on. You end up drawing a fat line, which is not very helpful. But worse than that was the sharpening; every time I did, no matter how carefully or how fat I left the point, it snapped. I marked 40 or so 4x4 squares and used up an entire pencil just because the tips kept snapping off. I didn't think the marks left were clear either. On the whole, I much prefer other brands I've tried.",0 "Great Item for sewing When making a cloth item such as a blouse or a skirt you very often have to mark where you may need to move a dart or where to hem it.These little pencils make a mark that easily comes off, I do not need to wash it, sometimes it comes of with just a rub.This just makes dressmaking or crafting just a little bit easier to handle.",4 "great pencils I do recommend it. Very suitable for markings on fabric. Contains three colours and all gives clear markings on cloth and are water soluble.",4 "my wife loves these I purchased these for my wife. She loves the ease of cleaning the marks from her quilts, as well as how gentle the pencils are on the fabric. The sharpened tip tends to break easily, but this is a benefit considering some materials can snag easily. Don't forget to purchase a sharpener for these (any small inexpensive pencil sharpener will work).",4 "Just ok The marks don't really last, I would not use them for marking detailed designs or for anything that you need the markings to last for any length of time. On red fabric none of the colors showed up real well. I do think for smaller projects and markings that aren't needed to be exact they would suffice.",2 "Broken leads Almost every time I try to sharpen the pencils in a "very good" pencil sharpner, and use them, the lead is already broken down to where it comes out of the wood. I would not buy them again.",0 "Single glove I didn't check the item closely enough to notice that the package only contains 1 glove - not a pair - which was disappointing to me. However, it would have cost me more money to return it, so I kept it. The material is somewhat flimsy and the material does not cover enough of the fingers for me. I would have preferred the glove to come up to the first knuckle or above.",1 "Craft gloves Gloves are just what my wife needed for sewing. Should have bought the larger ones as these are a little tight. Still are what she wanted.",4 "Great Price & Super Product Used for multiple purposes (mostly to do with photos). Creating photo greeting cards, mounting poster-size photos for memorial services, mounting graphic design and art projects for college. Works great in every instance! I always spray with cardboard underneath, set on grass (because if it sprays over the edges at all, it will leave a mark on other surfaces).",4 "Good photo adhesive Good photo adhesive. Have a rubber burnisher to roll the print onto the foam core backing FLAT and get air bubbles out. Archival quality that will not ruin prints after a decade or two. Have extra pray nozzles on hand.",3 "exactly what I needed This is just the right glue for the job.Buying it this way was thebest way for me to get what I needed",4 "nice product, expensive vendor the product itself works very well. The user needs to be careful to use it in a well ventilated area. If you buy this product pick a different vendor. Amazon is not the vendor and the outside vendor charged 50% of the products cost as a shipping charge. Much too expensive for what it was. With the very high shipping costs this product ceases to be one I would reorder because of its cost.",3 "NEW REVIEW TO REPLACE ""WRONG"" BAD REVIEW I MADE A MISTAKE AND GAVE THIS COMPANY AND ITS PRODUCT A BAD REVIEW, WHEN IN FACT SHOPLET DESERVES FIVE STARS!!!!! THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT AND ARRIVED WRAPPED PROPERLY, AT THE BEST PRICE.",4 "Be Aware, You Won't Get A Second Chance to Get It Right I own this, strong glue. But when I used it I wanted to move the picture slightly--it would not let me. It was like I just used Super Glue. Then I read on the can, that it says right there, you won't be able to reposition the picture--bad idea, one minute would be nice.",2 "wrong item I ordered 3M and got Scotch instead.I found the Scotch to apply unevenly withbubbly splotches intermittently.Not pleased.",0 "trellis yarn This yarn is vibrant and unique great for knitting interesting peices like shawls and scarves.",4 "craft nicklace I received a fast service from owner and in good condtion. The price was great. Lion Brand Yarn / TrellisStained Glass",3 "Lion Brand Yarn Trellis in Stained Glass is GREAT! This ribbon hybrid can be difficult to work with but the finished product is so impressive. And the colors presented in Stained Glass are fabulously eye-catching. I knitted a scarf with it previously and I am planning on making a shawl this time. Too bad it is so hard to find!",4 "Great item, hard to find! I was pleased to find this item at a decent price. Wonderful for knitting into scarves for a special flare. I heard that this has been a discontinued item through Lion's brand. I hope they reconsider since it has lots of uses.",4 "Excellent This X-acto set is wonderful. It keeps all the sharps in a nicely organized box safe from the eyes of children. My only disappointment is that the very sharp pointed blades, (two or three per box), lose their tips sharpness after just a few uses. I don't know if you can sharpen them again your self or if you just have to keep replacing them. I use them to cut contact paper to make a stencil for glass etching. After two stencils the tip is no longer sharp enough to cut the contact paper without tearing it. But all in all it is a very useful tool.",4 "Great combination at a good price I work with animal hides to make custom inlays for knife handles. These knives are perfect for my work. Personally, I use mostly #17 and #18 blades and hammer on the handle. There is only one #17 and #18 blade included so I bought 100-pack of each someplace else.The plastic insert on the top holds the various blades on a magnetic strip. It was taking up too much room and I removed it. This allowed me to store 200 spare blades in the same space. Now, everything I need is all in one place. Nice!",4 "Quality at a Price You Can Afford While I would always give X-Acto high ratings on reputation alone, this is an especially good deal. The design and quality of the box makes it easy to keep your X-Acto tools and blades handy without worrying about them spilling all over the place. Needless to say, I highly recommend this product.",4 "Cheaply made case was missing magnetic strip, plastic molding did not hold spare blades securely The knives were okay, but I had to return the product since the case could not securely hold the spare blades.Box was cheap particle board with a veneer. The inside lining was cheap plastics that tears easily, cannot see it holding the knives after repeated use.The knurled metal of the knives did feel good in the hand, and the metal shaft felt well balanced when doing detail work.Skip this if you need a decent case.",2 "Perfect for Carving This is the perfect pumpkin-carving tool set. It created a set of Game of Thrones pumpkins for Halloween. Dire Wolves and Dragons and Krakens, oh my.",4 "Lovely product with poor storage I have yet to have a bad experience with a properly sharpened X-Acto blade -- this set was no exception, and have done me well for the past 9~10 months for everything from paper cutting, sculpture creation, and impromptu haircuts (a use I would not recommend, unless you are prepared for a sliced finger!). Of course, they do dull somewhat quickly, but that is to be expected with most knives.However, I am not all that pleased with the case this set came in. The idea is a good one, with each blade and handle having a specific slot for storage... but the execution could have been better.It takes a bit of a struggle to remove the handles from the case, and it can be a delicate procedure to not accidentally nick yourself on the knife you are removing, nor any to the side (god forbid you attempting removing the middle one). And whereas those are TOO secure, the blades themselves are very loose in their slots. The only thing holding them up is a magnetic plate running from each end, one that is not particularly effective. More often than not, I will have to take the time to re-sort them after opening the case, as they will have fallen after opening or during transportation.All-in-all? The product is a fantastic one, and X-Acto has not let me down. I would highly recommend looking elsewhere for a storage container for this set, however; this one was not made with the long term in mind.",3 "Decent Glad I purchased this set an not the cheaper one.. It has a nice box an the knives are firm. overall I am happy with them",3 "x-acto knife good quality, as advertised. better than expected for value vs cost. very quick shipping. i would recommend this product five star. i would buy again",4 "Great Kit! This xacto kit is great! I bought it to cut some high impact polystyrene. This product shipped to me in San Francisco in two days! Really fast ship. I am very happy.",4 "They are sharp! It took me a long time to get these blades (they are hard to find in Brazil) but I'm really happy that I finally did. They are easy to handle and extremely sharp, which allows for an extra precision in cutting works. I haven't quite figured out the purpose of each one except those that are obvious, so maybe some instructions with the kit would help, but still I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting.",4 "Freaking Sweet It cuts, it slices and it dices. Cardboard? Plastic? Paper?X-ACTO #2 Knife. It cuts.",4 "Nice! i have a heavy hand... the tip broke off the first time i used it, however it still works and i still love it, it did what i needed it to do it is super sharp and slices very easily",4 "reliable product I shopped several places in town for xacto. Craft and hardware. They carriedc cheaper brands which did not meet my needs and did not last. Knew I could find them online. Very pleased. Will not need new for several years, I am sure. Purchased dependability!MJ",4 "Cut like an exacto knife. It cuts like an exacto knife. It didnt fall apart like the other one I had, not made out of cheap material so thats good. I would buy another one.",3 "Overlock foot I lost my original and ordered this to replace it. Works fine and no problems with it. Just a little different but it does not affect the overlock stitch on the machine at all. Heavy like the original and well made. I would definitely order a needed foot from them again for my Bernina.",4 "Bernina presser foot I use this foot on oy Bernina 920 machine. It does it's job well, though it takes lots of practice to get your handing feeding the fabric just right.",4 "Package of ten????????????? Ok....I have used the quick threaded needels before....I thought for $7 - I was getting ten packages....not ten needels......when they say package of ten....I thik ten packages....very expensive for what you get. I feel robbed!!! Stay at Motel 6 and get one for free!",0 "Huge Rip Off Wow, Amazon, Iam very dissappointed that you are a seller for this thief. The product was over $15.00 and the description said pack of 10. I know it's buyer beware, but as I searched online and found this product elsewhere for $2.00, I didn't think my assumption that a pack of 10 for $15.00 was unrasonable. I will undoubtedly return the product to Amazon",0 "These reviews apply to another product There has been some kind of mixup here. The product pictured is simply ten pre-threaded needles. It is not any kind of device or machine! Amazon should fix this mistake. It is not fair to a good supplier.",4 "one star is unfair. The last two reviews for this product were a bit harsh. I was given this sewing machine for graduation EIGHT years ago and it is just now having some tension issues. I am a avid crafter and I love this machine. Mine has lasted through several fleece blankets, hemming projects, baby quilts, owl plushies and other projects. Only now, eight years later is it starting to show signs of needing service.I am going to give it a 4 mainly because it is the only machine I have used and I am sure there is always something better out there.",3 "Really bugging me This sewing machine will sew okay for a little while and them jam up. It's really frusterating me. took about 1/2 spool of thread to hem one pajam pant leg. I had to stop and start and cut out knots so many times.",0 "Cheap Machine I'm not an advanced seamstress, but I'm not a beginner either and this machine is truly frustrating! I have the same problems as the other reviewer with jamming, as well as thread breakage and loose, uneven, sloppy stitches. It worked great for the first few projects, then I had intermittent problems and now it is so bad I can't even sew a line without issues. I got this as a gift, but I would recommend saving your money and putting it toward one a little more expensive that's a lot more durable and better quality.",0 "Great fabric marker Easy to use. Nice color. Worked perfectly on the pashmina scarves. You have to keep pressure on the tube to keep the color flowing into the tip but once you have the technique they work perfectly.",4 ":-) Smiley teacher When we took this giant package of paper to the first grade teacher, she was so very pleased. She said that she knows she will not run out this year.",3 "not happy! I was happy with the price because it is a lot of paper! BUT, it has BLACK DOTS ALL THROUGH IT! NOT Good!",1 "Students enjoy the color and texture. I ordered this because our school district doesn't provide manila drawing paper and I remembered enjoying drawing on it when I was a young student. It's cheaper than white construction paper and gives a nice ambience to art work. My students enjoy using it.",4 "Not really a toy... Quite simply put, Arches Watercolor blocks are the best watercolor paper available anywhere. I use all the different varieties available - the cold press versions, particularly the rough surface, are a fantastic surface for any kind of drybrush techniques - the rough texture adds all sorts of possibilities for the application of paint. If you are doing more washwork, you may want to consider the hot press variety. It has a very smooth, untextured surface, is less absorbent than the cold press and will take marvellously detailed images. Because its less porous, it also extend drying time, so you can do more color manipulation after application. Buying your paper in blocks is a good way to improve your work flow. No stretching or taping paper to a board - its all ready to go in the block form - just separate the cover sheet from the rest with a utility knife, and you are free to paint! When your work dries, any warps or buckling will work itself out as the block stretches the paper back to flat! When you have finished a painting, simply cut the top sheet away from the block and you have a pristine, fresh sheet of pre-stretched paper.I alway have a few Arches watercolor blocks on hand, small ones for sketching in the field and the largest ones for making full scale drybrush, watercolor, and gouache paintings.I cannot recommend this product highly enough - except that - it not a toy and I have to scratch my head and wonder why it is catagorized as such. If you are looking for paper to give to a child for watercolor work, I'd go with something less elaborate and expensive - say, one of the many watercolor pads that Strathmore makes. If your child is gifted, and somewhat accomplished as a watercolorist, they will find Arches paint surfaces to be a pleasant step up.If you are an art teacher on a strict budget, you may want to hold the arches blocks back for your more serious students, or else encourage the students to explore the paper on their own.I got my first block as a contest award in high school in 1974. I've tried other papers but I always come back to my Arches!",4 "Excellent All-Purpose Shears! I received these shears as a gift about 3 years ago - and they are constantly in use! When I roast a chicken, I use them to cut the wings and drumsticks off, and they come in very handy when you need to open any paper packets or even when you need to slice up some parsley or chives...I love them so much that I am buying two more for relatives. Note about the washing - I never wash mine by hand (unless I need them right away for another dish) - they normally go right into the dishwasher.",4 "bought as a gift I bought these shears as a gift for my mother. She really liked them. In a recent move, they were lost and my parents wrote me to try to find out how to replace them. I went through my order history on Amazon.com, found the original order, and reordered another pair of shears. My parents are happy again! And I earn points as a good daughter! All for finding a good product on Amazon.com twice.",4 "The best tool in my kitchen Absolutely would not be without these shears in my kitchen. I use them from cutting paper, opening cereal bags to cutting up chicken, beef, and even pizza.",4 "Second Pair I find these indispensable. The first pair was starting to get worn and dull and I didn't even consider purchasing another brand. All my kitchen knives are Mundial and I've never had a problem with anything.",4 "Mundial warrenty is useless Shipped an item back to them in first week of December, finally had to call them today Jan. 22, to find out if they were going to replace or what was going on, was told that the rust on the bolt was not covered, and if I want my item back, I have to pay them to ship it back. They would need a check in advance to return the item. Consider yourself warned>",0 "excellent scissors. no looking back! Just buy it! Look good, work good, feel good in your hand. Not sure if they're ambidextrous or not. Dissemble for cleaning and sharpening.",4 "Durable I've had a pair of these scissors for a long time, maybe 10 years, and they've held up very well. They come apart easily for cleaning and are still sharp, even after repeated runs through the dishwasher. I'm about to order another pair because one just isn't enough anymore.",4 "ok I am happy with their customer service. So far they have been good with handling product issues. They have so far held true to their word.",1 "Great watercolor paper Great paper for watercolor and you cannot beat the price. My local retail store was charging $49 for the same paper. I ordered the Arches and received it in 3 days. Who could ask for anything more.",4 "Watercolor paper This is not a toy. It is watercolor paper of the highest quality. In painting with watercolors your paper is of the most importance.",4 "You get what you pay for I've always used Strathmore Watercolor Blocks. Although the quality of Strathmore is nice, now that I've used Arches I can't imagine using anything else. Arches seems to be in a category all it's own when it comes to paper quality. Arches is substantially thicker, holds water and color very well, and when using the watercolor block does not buckle even when using a lot of water. You can use tons of water and layers of paint, and it never effects the paper underneath the piece you're working on. I couldn't be happier. Plus the price of this paper when buying from Amazon is fantastic and affordable.",4 "Gift This was on recipient's gift list. Very pleased when she opened present. Received well packed and on time for Christmas.",4 "Excellent Customer Service I am so pleased with Serenity Crystals. Sophie was great as the US Mail lost my order twice and she was great to work with. The product was just what I wanted. Kudos to them!",4 "extender set The extenders were as described. I'm very pleased with them and the delivery was quick.",4 "just what i needed No matter how long you need to make a certain piece of jewelry this will help.",4 "Thank you! I couldn't believe how fast I received this item! And it's exactly what I needed. Thank you!",4 "NECKLACE BRACELET EXTENDER SET Merchandise as promised - good quality - fast & free shipping. Would use Amazon over and over again for purchases.",4 "Serves my purpose Nice to be able to get extenders to make necklaces more comfortable to wear. I have a short, chubby neck and most necklaces come too short for me.",0 "Not worth it and terrible product I knew I wasn't getting real gold or silver, but I didn't expect for the gold extenders to turn black after only 2 days of wear!Save yourself the trouble and spend the money to get a good quality product.",0 "Nice quality Great chains- the gold and silver really look good and I love the multiple sizes....My mother was looking for something to increase some of her necklaces' lengths and she will love this product- works great with the magnetic clasp additions I bought as well to help her out too",4 "too big! These are great for making necklaces longer but they are thick and really doesn't look right with finer chains that I have.",1 "Christmas present They are not for me they are a Christmas present but they look like they will be just what was asked for",4 "These are ok Needed to extend a necklace that was too short- these work fine. My hair is long so it covers up the extension in the back. They are "ok" quality.",2 "Perfect Perfect for extending any necklace or bracelet! & Since it comes with 3 of each color, its convenient to use on multiple necklaces or bracelets!",4 "unless you buy it for a similar chain in design and size...very noticeable chains are large and when you put on the extender it does move around and you have to always adjust it moving it in the back. It's also very obvious when you wear it if it turns around i mean unless you are extending it with exactly the same type of chain and size. i return it.",0 "just what I was looking for great price and just what I was looking for! The variety of clasp are awsome for the price I paid. Good quality!",4 "Save your money I wore each one of these extensions once and they tarnished by the end of the night. If you need a brown metal extension this is your products.",0 "Good variety This collection offers a good variety of extender lengths. I use them constantly. The mechanical parts work easily and smoothly.",3 "Poor Quality Stuff All 6 pieces were very poor quality. I realize the set cost next to nothing but ""you get what you pay for"" holds true once again. The clasps had no springs in them. No way to keep them closed. The first - and only - time I tried to use one, the necklace fell off two times before I could leave the house. The company refunded my money with no problem, but they did manage to get in a dig at my attitude. I was told that ""we have sold hundreds of these sets to satisfied customers"", so, in essence, what's wrong with me? I just don't like to get ripped off. I found a local jeweler who made extenders for me - at a cost of about $10 each, and am much happier.",0 "Hook on necklace extender is a bit flimsy I received my order very quickly & I am generally satisfied with the product. Just one quibble -- the hook on a couple of the necklace extenders is a bit flimsy & will sometimes remain in the open position after it has been opened & then released. After hooking it onto a necklace, I feel that I must look closely to make sure the hook has returned to the ""closed"" position & several times, I have had to manually push the thing closed so that the necklace doesn't slip off. In other words, the hook spring mechanism doesn't always work.",3 "looks fake poor craftsmanship I bought 2 sets after reading other's review. Yes, they arrived timely. The yellow gold looks fake 24K and the silver is tarnish black, also the craftsmanship is poor. When I spoke to the customer service she said the extenders was not to be use with real gold but rather costume jewelry. To return I would loose out on Shipping both ways and the 15% restocking fee. I bought an extender in the mall at one of those earring/costume jewelry store for $5.99 that looks and is made much better, goes perfectly with my white gold chain. Chalk this up to a learning experience.",0 "This works well! These necklace and bracelet extentions work well and are very reasonably priced. Only drawback is if you have a fine chain, the extentions are pretty thick and might be very noticable. They came reasonably quickly, also.",3 "Do the job, but definitively cheap Got these almost a year ago. They do the job, but the silver ones lost their polish and look really bad after a couple of wears. Since they are at the back of your neck under hair, it is no big deal but they are clearly poor quality... but priced accordingly",2 "Poor quality, overpriced shipping These are very poor quality. Can't even open two of them. Shipping was $4.99 but the stamp on the envelope was $0.88. Don't waste you time or money on these.",0 "Green jewelry I purchased the entire offer of the 3 types of length in both silver and gold. I wore the longest silver chain for 4 days and it turned dark gray then it turned green. Same for the longest gold chain. Will not buy from this company again. Don't make the same mistake.",0 "Good practical extender set Great price, fast shipping - one of the gold extenders had a minor flaw - two of the links were fused together. Other than that my wife loves them.",3 "Cheap Terrible! I used a gold one on one of my necklaces, it turned blackish green in no time at all. I don't recommend them.",0 "bracelet extender I sent this as a gift to Fiona Molloy, directly to her from Amazon. When I asked her about it, she reluctantly said it was not a good quality and may have been all right for a little kid. She spoke reluctantly because she did not want to offend me. Needless to say, I was very disappointed expecially since I spoke with Sophie and she assured me that it was of good quality; that her price was low because they are wholesalers.So, I learned a sad lessen and lost money in the process!Jeanne Snyder, RSM",0 "GOOD QUALITY, ONLY USEFUL FOR HEAVIER NECKLACES I usually wear light necklaces, and these extensions because of their being relatively heavier than my necklaces pulled the whole necklace back and created a funny situation in which the extender was not on the back of my neck anymore, but standing way lower, dragging the front of the necklace up to my neck, making it look even shorter than it was in the first place.If you wear heavier necklaces with somewhat heavy pendents I guess you'll be fine though.",2 "Extenders These are perfect and just what I was hoping for when I ordered them. I will not hesitate to recommend these to others.",4 "did not receive what was shown. I received 6 silver extensions instead of 3 silver, 3 gold.I kept them because it was better than nothing. But, I would have liked to receive gold ones as well.",2 "No gold tone I received the extenders, and they work fine. The problem was they were all silver tone instead of three gold tone and three silver tone. I do not need duplicates of the same color.",2 "Disappointed I am so sorry to say that these were a disaster.Every one broke immediately.I have no desire to be mean,but really,an inferior product. It arrived on time but I am disappointed with the product.",0 "not what I ordered I ordered this because it was in gold and silver tone, it came today in silver tone only. I have 2 of each size in silver tone.",0 "Necklace/Bracelet Extenders These chains are perfect for necklaces and bracelets! The right sizes for extending any of your necklaces or bracelets. Great price for all 6!!!!",4 "Just what I needed I had shorter than usual necklaces and these extenders were just what I needed. Now I can wear my necklaces without choking.",4 "Necklace Bracelet Extender Set I got my ""Necklace Bracelet Extender Set"" order promptly, and the packaging was impressive. Moreover, the chains looked exactly as how these were presented on the site.",4 "I had high hopes I was so excited when I got these, but they did not perform well. While it made my necklace the perfect length, after one day of wear the ""gold"" wore off and it turned an ugly dark color. Now I can't wear the necklace unless I have a collar on. I am now looking for an actual gold extender.",0 "Not a Match Was looking for a chain extender for my chain necklace. These were to flimsy and they weren't a close enough match.",1 "great product bought for my four year old , arrived on time and beautiful, one set was enough to make an ankle fo rme",4 "Good Value Like the different size extenders. Quality is good for the price. I don't think they would hold up to everyday wear--they would discolor. However, they are perfect for the necklaces you occasionally wear.",3 "For costume jewelry only I think these extenders are just OK, considering the price point. I've had them for a little less than a week now & have been using the 4"" gold extender almost daily. The ""gold"" turned a very dark brass color after approximately 2 days of use. Also, these are quite large chains. They're a lot bigger than your average pendant chain so if your necklace gets turned around on your neck, the extender will be very obvious. I took a picture to show the discoloration & size, but this particular product or vendor doesn't seem to allow for customers to share their photos. Red flag.I like the size options included in this set, but you'll have to wear these with your hair down or a collared shirt to hide the discoloration and/or large size.",0 "I gave this as a gift with necklace and bracelet set ... Insured the perfect fit I like that I could by any necklace or bracelet add this to the package and I knew I had the right size. No worries!",3 "You get what you pay for, but it's still not bad. So I got these for a necklace that my boyfriend had given me that was too short. I planned on using the longest gold one so i could fluctuate to any length i wanted it to be. It came with all of them so I'm not 100% on what to use the others on, but I'm sure I'll find a use for them. The only problem is that it tarnished after the first couple of days I wore it. I still wear the necklace every day and have not had any problems with the closure of the clasp.",2 "Exactly what I wanted. After going to a local shop with no luck on finding and extender. I found this on line and it is of good quality and it was here in time for Christmas to extend a bracelet for my daughter.I have no regrets at all.",4 "Love these necklace extenders Went to getmore of these and this particular set wasn't available. It works to extend necklaces that are to short, would recommend to others.",4 "good product These work very well for making shorter necklaces longer. I pair them with magnetic lobster clasps to make necklaces easy on and off also.",4 "Perfect for the little bit of extension on your necklace I used to use old bracelets to extend my necklaces, but these work so much better. I do like that you get both silver tone and gold tone, to go with whatever you are wearing.",4 "Necklace extenders I love this product. You get three silver and gold (what could be better)and it is a great value for the buck. I've used all six since I've purchased. In the winter I like to wear my necklaces longer because of the bulkier clothing I wear and this allows me to do this. It likes doubling the quantiy of my necklaces. I even purchased a set for a Christmas gift and am thinking about purchasing even more for friends.",4 "Not bad The extensions work well. The only downside is that the chains are thin and so has a very small clasp that is hard to handle.",2 "Can help make an outfit! I cannot tell you the number of times I had the perfect outfit and knew I had the perfect piece of jewelry to go with it, only to find that the necklace was too short to hang the way I wanted with the blouse I wanted to wear. That is one of the reasons these things are so great. It has also expanded my choices in jewelry because now I can purchase someting I think is a little too short without any worry - I can make it any length I want!",4 "Chain Extensions My order was recieved very fast and the merchandise was packaged very nice.The chains were exactly as I expected from the picture presented on-line. I'm very pleased.",4 "Great Necklace extenders I really like these necklace extenders, they work great..much cheaper than going to the jewerly store and paying to have your necklace be longer.",4 "nice product I have bought these twice now and they are a good product. Easy to use and the different sizes help.",3 "Helpful product Chain extenders are great to have; more economical than having entire necklaces of varying lengths. The seller is an excellent communicator and I would definately buy from again. Many thanks!",4 "necklace extenders Really nice set, many length options. Decent quality for the price. I got one set in 'silver' and one in 'gold' and have used both.",3 "Good Necklace/bracelet extender This was great as the bracelet my son gave me for Mother's day wouldn't quite go around my wrist and the jeweler wanted a fortune to place some small rings on it to extend it.l The extender that I ordered was reasonable and perfect and fits well.",3 "Product exactly as described! Quick!!! Quick company got exactly what I ordered, received in record time! Product was exactly as described.",4 "Practical extenders quick shipment; good functional chain extenders; chains could be a little more delicate but still good for what is needed",3 "Would not recommend I have 2 necklaces that I bought on Etsy that were a little short so I bought this set to make them a little longer. I put the 2"" (gold) extension on and it looked great, but an hour later I felt my neck and the necklace was gone! Thankfully I ended up finding it, but when I looked at it closely I could see that the clasp on the extender didn't close fully and the eye of the necklace chain slipped off the extender. I would rather wear the necklaces too short than risk losing them all together again.",0 "not all worked ..the clasp will not budge on one of the extenders...its the longer gold one hoping i wont need it..wish seller would had made sure all pieces where working before shipped.shipping was quick though.",2 "necklace enlargers I like necklaces long enough to slip over the head without opening. This is my answer to the problem. In three different sizes there is one to fit almost any size necklace.",4 "Easy to use. Excellent product. Easy to use and worth the money since you get silver and gold. Worked great on all jewelry.",4 "Great idea.. fab value.. free shipping.. What more could I ask for? I've had mine for nearly a month and I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! When I saw these, I thought, what a great idea! This means I don't have to buy new accessories every time the neckline changes.. The different lengths are perfect. I've changed bracelets to anklets, chokers to necklaces and necklaces to longer necklaces.. And under my hair, who would know that it wasn't sterling? Compared to other items out there, this was a bargain! Someone had a similar item (fewer pieces) for $25, plus $8 to ship it. That's $33. These are $9, which means even if anything ever broke in this set, I could buy yet another 6-pc set and STILL be ahead. I go for the free shipping every time..",4 "Partial Satisfaction While I was successful in using some of the extenders for my jewelry one or two of them were so ""delicate"" that they broke and were unusable. The price was very low, but I would have paid more to have quality and usability for this purpose.",2 "Just what I needed I can finally wear my bracelets that are a little too snug. I also have some necklaces that are a bit too short, but that is no longer an issue. Don't know why I waited so long.",3 "Great value These are so handy and were so cheap. I'm so happy I purchased them and I used them all the time.",4 "Necklace Extenders work Great This is a nice little package of necklace extenders. They work well with chain necklaces. You have the flexibility to go with different inch lengths or match it to a silver or gold tone chain. I wish I has bought these years ago to adjust my necklaces.",4 "Just what I was looking for! I have a number of necklaces that just felt a little too snug around my neck, and this was the perfect answer. Clips on easily, and extends your necklace however many inches the extender is. Works great.",3 "For the price, not bad. Everything arrived promptly and as described/shown. The seller charging for shipping on something that was post-marked under a dollar didn't sit too well though. Other than that, these do the job I need them to. I'll post again if the extenders or my skin turn green! For the price, not bad. I would love to find these in 10K or 14K gold for a reasonable price, but these will due for now.",2 "Color didn't last a week! I wore one of the gold-tone extenders for less than one week before it turned orange, then black from tarnish. I soaked it in some jewelry cleaner for about 3 minutes, which didn't really help. Then I put it in my ultrasonic cleaner for about 90 seconds, and ALL of the gold color came off, revealing the copper & steel links beneath. I haven't tried any of the silver colored ones yet, but I'd expect the same outcome.Don't waste your money. Cheap ain't worth it if they don't even last one week!",0 "Necklace Extenders This is a perfect set of necklace extenders. There are three different lengths in both slivertone and goldtone. They are exactly what I ordered, and they arrived SUPER FAST!",4 "Quality isn't there ... but what do you want for the price! I needed to purchase these extenders for my wedding necklace. I only needed the gold tone, but wanted several sizes to choose from. The extender worked fine, and was sturdy enough to last the night.",2 "Easy little extenders These little extenders are easy to use, and it is really nice to have different lenghts to choose from or even combine if you needs to. They do exactly what they are supposed to do.",4 "Very nice and really helps my Mom I ordered a set of these extenders for my Mom. She is older now and can't work the clasps of some of her necklaces anymore. She missed being able to wear them and these extenders made that possible.Of course the chain can't match every other chain, but that's a minor point. What made her day was being able to get back to using some of her favorites.It's great that this set includes both gold and silver.A good deal and this simple item made a sweet older lady very happy.",4 "Nice extenders This set of necklace/bracelet extenders have done the job for me. I have purchased several necklaces but they all came with chains about 3 - 6 inches too short for how I wanted to wear them with my different tops. With three different lengths, I am able to change the length of my necklaces to fit each top. This is a nice set.",3 "Necklace extender It did exactly what I wanted. Several necklaces are now at a better length.",4 "Very versatile Silver and gold necklace extenders of different lengths (and many opening to hook the clasp) make all of my necklaces (except for a couple with screw type locks) extend to the perfect length. This is a great product.",4 "remember to save your work! I only do cross-stitch patterns so I can't speak to how effective this software program is for embroidery or bargello work although it does have regular, half and back stitches, French knots plus a bunch of custom stitches (smyrna cross, trellis, eyelet, chessboard, stars, etc).You start with a basic template where you select a ""canvas"" by size (in inches or in stitches), specify the number of thread strands and choose a cloth color. This creates a blank, grid-type canvas where you apply your choice of stitches. The program starts with a standard palette to which you subtract or add colors and one of the best features of the program is the fact that it lists hundreds of floss colors by name and number. Included are DMC (six strand floss, rayon and metallic), Anchor, JP Coates, Kreinik varieties, Maderia classic and a number of Mill Hill beads. I have no idea how up-to-date the thread collections are, however; the DMC section doesn't list the variegated threads plus the Mill Hill bead sections don't seem nearly large enough to encompass all their beads. Something the manufacturer might want to think of adding is a feature that would correlate DMC colors with Anchor colors so if you are publishing your design you can list both sets of colors.The color palette offers you a choice of colors by number or by color range. You select the color you want, add it to your palette and assign it a symbol (there are 200 available). Removing colors is very easy plus you have the option of replacing colors (eg turn all stitches done in ""carnation lt"" to ""forest green md"").Other handy features: spray (to color in a whole section); horizontal and vertical mirrors; center; and erase. You can zoom in to see sections of the design close up and you can remove the grid entirely. There are also options to show the design in black and white, in color and in color with symbols. Another nice feature is that you can switch to text mode using any TrueType font.The program gives you a large number of ""cutesy"" designs and borders in a special library so you can cut and paste them on your designs. You can also import your own pictures and photographs directly to the library. A word of warning -- copying jpgs doesn't work very well, especially with anything over 40x40 square, as jpgs tend to blur pixels so you don't get a clear, sharp image.Problems: I have read their instructions and tried everything I can think of but I can't get the program to copy part of a design and then move it to another part of the canvas. If you select ""copy"" the program picks up the section you choose and leaves a blank space behind. You can get around this by deleting the section and then pasting the original back on the canvas after which you paste more sections (one at a time) to the canvas, but this is time-consuming and clunky.I have several times added the same color to the palette by mistake. This is a real pain to correct as you can't simply replace the second one with the first or combine them. The program really should tell you if the color you have selected is already in the palette. Also, if I have been working on designs for two-three hours, the program very occasionally turns itself off. On using the program again you do get a message saying there is a design that hasn't been saved so, theoretically, you can retrieve your work that way.If you work on a design and later decide to import a palette you have used in another design, you will get one of the more cryptic error messages I have ever seen: ""You cannot load a new palette unless there are no stitches set."" Why you can't add colors this way seems strange to me, it would certainly be a handy feature.I don't what other stitching programs are out there so I can't compare this one to them. I do like it and it's a lot of fun to play with despite the fact that it is a bit clumsy to use (""undo"" as a icon on the toolbar would be nice). I have made seven original designs I like very much and plan to make more. One more thing: you can choose a regular time (month/six months/year) for the software to contact M&R; for updates. I assume this means you can download corrections or new features as they become available.",3 "Not what I had hoped for, but it's okay.... This is the only time I've tried this kind of software. It's fun to play with, but it doesn't do what I'd like it to do. Since I knew nothing about what to expect, maybe I expected too much.For one thing, I thought that it would automatically convert the fine ink lines in my drawings to backstitches. It doesn't.For another, it takes one color of watercolor or pastel (on the original drawing) and converts it to lots of different colors. Not just light and dark, etc. Sure I can give it fewer colors to work with, but somehow that just doesn't turn out very well.I tried underlaying and ""tracing"", but that was far too much trouble. So about the only thing I can do with it is to make new designs from scratch. (It will do okay converting photographs, provided you use small stitches -- but I just wanted to do my drawings.)I admat that, although I spent a good many hours with it, there are things I'm sure I didn't find out about. It has a lot of features, but I don't think there's any way to make it do what I'd like it to.Overall, it's not something I expect to get a lot of use from, although as I said it is fun to play with sometimes.",2 "ARE THEY KIDDING???? This CD rom even comes with TUTORIALS! I still can't get past them to get to the real designs I want to make. The directions are written for people who need a degree in computer engineering. I have a decent knowledge of computers, Access, Excel, Word, etc. I thought it would be relatively easy once I got the ""hang of it."" I can't find a ""back"" or ""erase"" button like on Word, to delete or erase the most recent action, so I end up having to start over again. And again. And again. I was so excited to use this because I'm so sick of going to craft stores and seeing nothing but ugly cross-stitch kits for flower bouquets, kitchen decor or farm animals. This CD is a waste of time and money. Don't bother.",0 "not happy with this product when I got the product I was really happy at first until I tried to load in my own picture. the picture came out distorted and could not make out some parts of the faces of the people in the picture.",1 "PCStitch I had high hopes of converting a poem to a pattern. After several attempts, I am still unable to do so. Instructions are not as easy as described in the offering.",0 "HUGE color issues for imports I've been using this program for a couple years now. No pattern comes out right honestly. You import the photo and you have to do a lot of editing to get it to look the way you want. Then when you go purchase the floss needed, you realize the colors are WAY off from what you've seen on the screen. You fix one color, and then you find yourself in a mess of trying to fix all the highlights to match. Since the color on screen is way off, its really hard to figure out! Honestly, it makes me not want to even attempt making patterns anymore.Very important to note, if you have a 100 pixel by 100 pixel photo, when you import the photo, you must choose 100 stitches by 100 stitches for it to come out closer to what you want, don`t choose inches. So, therefore, the smaller the photo, the smaller your pattern will come out, and the more detailed and clear it will be. You may think you should use a bigger photo for more details, but really that's not the case.Also, like others have stated, colors come out very blocky all over the place when it comes to shadowing. Another review states not to use JPG photos as imports, but it doesn't suggest what is best to use and I haven't attempted yet to use anything else.One example I have is I imported an art photo of a Halloween mask, it had a WHITE face. I printed out the pattern, brought it to get colors, and found they wanted me to use light PURPLE for the white face. I never even noticed till I went to the store because on my screen it looked white. Instead I replaced the color with white and thankfully in that pattern I didn't need to change any other colors. But that is not the case with a majority of patterns you'd import. Right now I'm working on another project and again it imported stuff to just VERY odd colors. I thought it would be ok, but once I went to the store to purchase the colors I realized they were jus WAY off.I've read that the color issues are due to the fact that the thread companies won't release their true color content, so they can't have it perfectly matched. I'm just shocked they can't get the colors to be closer to the real thing on their own. I'm on a new(ish) laptop and the colors on the screen have never been messed with. There has GOT to be a way to get the colors to be closer to the thread color. There is a way for the USER to go through and edit each and every color in the list, however, you have to know the red, green, blue # value to do so. The creators of this program should do this, not the user. It would be way too confusing and time consuming. But, I guess might be worth it to do if PC Stitch creators never will.Due to this HUGE color issue, I feel this program is almost useless to me. But if you are an artist who intends to make your own patterns from scratch, you might not have any issues.",2 "PC Stitch I just got this so I am still trying to learn about it. Right now the only bad thing is that it doesn't come with a manual. It does have tutorials though. All in all I think that I am really going to like being able to create my own patterns. Definately a good buy!",3 "Great all around product I am very happy with PC stitch. It did even more than I expected. I avoided buying it for several years because I could never see myself doing photos in sepia tones. A friend had bought PC stitch about a year ago and kept talking about it. I finally broke down and bought it. Was I ever surprised. I hardly ever follow a pattern exactly. I have been able to easily alter patterns with this product. I can add my own personal touches to each pattern, and still keep the integrity of the pattern. I have been using the help menu considerably to expand my knowledge of the product. I mainly use the search capability and found everything I have been looking for so far. I am also able to copy in pictures for my beading projects. Many times, I am only after a portion of a picture for beading, and I can easily strip off what I do not want. I wish I had bought it sooner. I may even have to research going to the PRO version.",4 "I Love This Product This product makes the best patterns for cross-stitching photos.I was very very pleased with this purchase.",4 "PCStitch 7 I love this product - it allows me to create cross-stitch patterns of my own photographs, so my projects are really original. Thank you!",4 "Not what I thought I was getting It is a decent program(PC Stitch) and it loaded fine but when I went to use it, it would not work with my version of Windows Vista. It was and older program and I could not find anything on it on the web but again I didn't look that hard.The program is good i'm sure for it's day but I found a newer version and it works really well. I did not try to make it compatible in my current OS.",1 "I Hate to Admit This But... I have only printed out one photo to cross stitch, and I have no idea where that print-out is at this time.But the program worked as promised and someday when I am old and gray (oh, wait, that won't work - I am alread there!) I will begin with a simple photo that won't take me forever and a day to start and finish.I would recommend this program, however.",3 "PC Stitch Software I love this software program. I have been using this program a lot since I purchased it. I have been using it to crochet special afghans and absolutely love it.",4 "Great Gift Idea! I gave this to my Aunt for Christmas, she is an avid cross-stitcher and a (sometimes) PC user, so I figured that this would be the perfect hybrid for her. For anyone on your christmas list that fits this criteria, I highly suggest this as present this year.",3 "Great product I have used the Amanda Blu products before and I think that they are great. I will definitely continue to purchase this product. Item arrived quickly as well.",4 "Soft & Supple Crochet Thread this thread is a soft and supply crochet thread. Light, Comfortable, soft to the touch and easy to use. Perfect for baby items.It is really worth your while to track down and use this product.Using to make a sweater for a 3 year old.",4 "satisfied good article on sewing, lightweight, comfortable tooraloom. compilcado however something to adjust. not Recommended for works of high-level seams. only basic sewing",4 "Exactly what I wanted Short, sharp beading needles can be hard to find. These are exactly what I was looking for, and at a reasonable price. They came really fast, too.",4 "reallly crappy scissors I thought since they were ""scotch"" brand scissors they'd be at least acceptable for wrapping presents, instead they stick and are hard to open and close. Spend a few bucks and get a better pair.",0 "Nice scissors These are a nice pair of scissors, but just a little too stiff. Hope it will loosen up over time.",2 "decent everyday-use scissors These scissors are good for everyday use; they are not superior cutting shears, but they are nice and big and are perfect for general purposes, such as construction paper, etc. Price is right, too.",3 "Not great, not awful I purchased these scissors at Big Lots for about two dollars. I wanted them primarily to cut paper and thin fabric. They are not too bad for the first item but they don't leave the cleanest cut with fabric. I did not find that the blades stuck together. They were smooth and the grip was fairly comfortable. They just don't seem sharp enough for any purpose other than cutting paper.This product is made in China.",2 "Better than nothing, maybe. I bought these scissors (the 8"" version) at my grocery store for less than $2, and they really are not even worth that.These scissors don't open and close smoothly--it requires a little effort. And then, when you try to cut something, they don't cut very well, either. I was trying open a package that came in the mail and these scissors kept getting caught and kind of jammed up, and wouldn't cut, and they'd get stuck, and it was just much, much harder than it needed to be to open my package. Partway through, I gave up on using these and used a kitchen knife instead. It was a difference of night and day. (And my kitchen knives are not that fancy!)I've tried to use them for other things in the past several days, and they are unexceptional in every case: they don't cut paper things well and they don't cut plastic wrap or packaging well. They are pretty useless.These scissors SEEM like a good idea since they're Scotch brand and they boast a 5 year limited warranty, but they're worse than a generic version from the dollar store. And really, is it worth my time and trouble to try and use their warranty to get a refund of $2? Of course not.Pass on these. Buy anything else instead.",1 "OK These scissors are OK - but they're not as good as the ones we got at the dollar store. You get what you pay for, sometimes.",2 "cops dont like these Greetings fellow amazonians I had bought these because as a child my mom trusted the name scotch (as well as the liquor) to help raise me from when I was a little lad. I had used these the strip some of the copper wires on my gremlin because I had bought this car and the owner had lost his keys so instead of spending more money getting a locksmith to rekey the car I felt this was the thrifty way to go. Well going down route 50 I see a cop ahead he looks at me and pulls out behind me. In a flash his headlights are on and im being pulled over. He asks me where I got the car from and I said I just bought it from a guy in the next town. He then wanted me to turn off the engine and step out of the car. I told him that I don't have a key and that I wired the car. He didn't seem to think that it was a good idea for me to have done this. Anyway he takes me down to the station and pats me down. He finds the scissors which he says that im was trying to sneak into the holding cell and use as a shank and finally puts me infront of the commissioner ready to throw the book at me. Too bad the commissioner is a cousin of me boss at the carnival! Once I told him who I worked for he dropped the charges and called the police chief who promply busted this cop down to meter maid (he even told him to put on one of the skirts that are part of the female uniform). Best of all I got my car back and my scissors. Thanks amazon for giving me a day a will never forget!",3 "Work as expected I only got these so that my order would qualify for free shipping, but they work just like you'd expect. The shorter blades are useful for cutting out small details.",4 "Petite is right! I guess I should have paid attention to the size, because it was smaller than I expected, but very nice and appreciated by my daughter.",3 "Colorific 24 Colored Pencils Great colored pencils. I gave them to my nephew for Christmas and he loves them.",4 "Excellent photo paper For my taste, this paper is highly superior to glossy paper--the luster brings out deep colors and eliminates harsh reflections.",4 "love this paper i have been using this brand for some time now. epson has since changed the outside packaging of thier product. but, it it is the same quality inside. i am on the lookout for the old packaging on discount if anyone run across any. great product!! for great images!!",4 "The best paper ever. This is the best paper on the market and the price is a great deal for the amount you get.",4 "THE BEST if THE BEST PAPER THIS IS BY FAR THE "BEST" PAPER I HAVE EVER USED!!! the print quality couldn't be better as well as the weight & sheen of the paper are all OUTSTANDING",4 "Love this paper for my prints I have absolutely no technical knowledge so I would go to Epson so find out more about the ratings. The prints come out great looking and I am really pleased with the result.",4 "Couldn't be more in love This is the EXACT paper I have been looking for. It is like the prints that you could get at the Sears back in the day when they had a photo studio in house. PERFECT for framing, and giving away. Used it for printing a customer's senior wallets; they were a hit since I could have them back to her in 2 days rather than 8 if I had ordered them.",4 "Best photo paper ever! I started using this paper because I was using an Epson printer but now I use it with any printer. I have a professional photo studio and my customers just love it. If not buying in quantity it can seem expensive, but worth it.",4 "Good for the price. It's not the best according to rating. Though, I like it. It's a bit glossier than most luster. Which is like.",3 "Produces Great Prints! This is a great deal! At $98 for 250 sheets, you save over %$100 than if you bought 5 50 sheet packs. I use this luster finish all the time in my classroom and my home work and almost exclusively Epson products. With a good quality Canon or Epson printer, this paper produces great rich colors. Also, the product is in 5 50 sheet packages inside one large box, so you don't have to open it all at once.",4 "paper I was encouraged to buy this luster type photo paper by my teacher.I hated the fact that the paper cost more money but he was right when he claimed that the paper was worth it. He also claimed that this paper would make my photo look so much better them gloss paper and it does.:)",4 "Very high quality hand made Italian leather This was ordered as an album for our wedding and was a great choice. It's not the largest but its quality is worth the sacrifice! It's perfect for a coffee table cause. It's not too big and bulky. The paper in the album is raw and thick with texture and design. Also had a piece of tracing like paper between each picture you insert. Everything about this is unique and oozes rich quality leather smell when the box is opened! Think of the nicest leather jacket x 10! Love it!",4 "Traditional construction paper. This is a pad of traditional construction paper. It comes in eight colors, (green, red, pink, yellow, black, blue, white, orange). The only thing I do not like about this paper is that the papers must be removed from the pad with care or they will ""tear"" rather than separating along the bound edge; I have to tear them out for my young child.",3 "Not very giant of paper at all The product lists itself as a giant paper pad, but there's nothing giant about it. It's a standard 11 x 14, but not large enough for floor projects. I purchased a Giant paper pad at toys r us instead.",0 "QUICK - Get RID of the machine that requires this product!!! The Smithsonian must be clamoring for this machine. Because installing the antiquated ribbon system with its falling-out spindles and unraveling film is an exercise in patience that I have failed miserably. The fact that I don't beat the person over the head that ordered this for me is a testimony to my restraint. I don't know what was paid for this machine, but if he didn't get it in a box of Cracker Jacks he paid too much. These types of machines can be had too cheaply to put up with this nonsense. Whew. Now let me go find my copy of Office Space!",0 "GOOD SERVES IT PURPOSE RECVD WHEN SAID WORKS AS SAIDHAVE HAD NO ISSUES WITH IT SO FAR WILL ORDER AGAIN IF I NEED ONE",4 "Bad idea Using this is worse than using a regular pair of pointy scissors. It's too uncomfortable to operate. You're better off with a regular seam ripper.",0 "Fantastic Cutters I worked in electronics assembly in the 80's and became acquainted with Lindstrom cutters at that time. In fact, I bought a pair and used them in many hobby and craft applications since that time. I was really sad when, after a couple decades of use, I broke my pair of cutters.I was able to find the exact same model being offered, and at nearly half the price of the typical ""electronics tool supply houses"", so I bought this in a heartbeat.So far, I have been very satisfied with their quality and functionality.",4 "Exceptional cutters Yes they're just cutters, but they make other cutters look like junk. I've had a pair now for a number of years, and they're still ridiculously sharp and cut everything I throw at them, from wire to zip ties.",4 "Gift for husband. Nailed it. I gave this as a gift for my husband, and wow, it was a winner. Learning how to use the stone and mix the ink is really fun, and he has been entertaining himself with trying all different strokes and textures. It is a nice stone, simple, functional, pretty good for ordering off the net. Was a winner for me, would recommend.",4 "Grandson liked it. A gift for my grandson, who was pleased. Knowing nothing of art, I, of course can't comment on quality or durability",4 "Good product Just what I needed for my calligraphy. High quality,, even though it is a little smaller than I would have liked.",4 "good for any age My nephews (both 6) enjoy looking out the window at all the birds in the feeder. The clear information helps us identify birds together. Great pictures and good information. The only thing lacking is info on diet.",3 "A Sibley classic A truly magnificent book, which, coupled with its companion volume, the Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior, provides the definitive text on American birdlife.",4 "Wrong Book for a Beginner This book is excellent in that it shows multiple plumages for every bird and has the range maps on the same page as the pictures. However, it is too large to carry in the field, and there is alot of wasted space on each page, as well. It's also a bit difficult to easily flip to the right page within a few seconds, like it is in other bird books. [I also think that the pictures look a bit artifical] It's a good coffeetable/ reference book for verifying birds seen in the field. Buy this book if you're an intermediate to advanced birder, otherwise you won't use it.",3 "The Sibley Guide to Birds: Field Identification This rating should actually be a four and a half, the only drawback on the wonderful book is it is to large for a field guide. With this book you will have no doubt in identifying your bird. Have fun.",3 "What an amazing book. Ihave been looking for a good bird book for several years. I'm glad I waited and bought this one. It would probably put others to shame. It's a GREAT book.",4 "Experts Only Others have already commented extensively on the positives so let me just highlight the one glaring negative. This is NOT a good book for anyone other than a seasoned birder. In fact I consider myself a knowledgable birder and this book drives me nuts sometimes.The organization of this book is by genus and species - not by any logical field-identifiable characteristics. Thus, if you don't have any idea what the bird is BEFORE you try to look it up, you may have a hard time finding it. For example, a small drab brown sparrow could be found in two different sections in different parts of the book. Buntings are not grouped together but instead scattered because for some arcane reason not all buntings - even though they look very similar - are in the same genus. Same goes for grosbeaks, ducks, and lots of others. Believe me, this book is incredibly difficult to find anything in. Unless you are an expert, you will have to look the bird up in the index by name, and it you don't know the name already, well, you're screwed.Also lacking is any description of how common or uncommon the birds are, their habitat, etc. as described by other people in other reviews. I tend to question why people rate this book so highly. Sure, it may be by far the best in terms of the paintings and plumage description, but it is so clearly deficient in so many other ways that I wonder what the editors were thinking... why oh why didn't they give Sibley a few pointers on practicality?I recommend All the Birds of North America for starters - a much more user-friendly organization with more well-rounded information. Then buy this book as a backup or to augment your library once you've built up some birding skills.",2 "Not the best BNA field guide The Sibley guide is impressive but it is much better as a reference book than a field guide. I am a biologist and avid birder and I can think of at least two other bird guides I would prefer to take with me out into the field. My primary complaints about this book are as follows:1) It is very confusing and difficult to use - the plates are too cluttered and the layout is inconsistent and non-intuitive.2) The illustrations are nice to look at but are simplistic (read: cartoonish) and often lack detail.3) Several bird species found in other guides are missing. Granted, the few I have noted are vagrants or accidentals and not likely to be encountered but I consider the book "incomplete" as a result.4) The book itself is far too big and heavy - a relatively minor complaint but one that's worthy of consideration.This is a very popular book and for good reason - it has a lot of good information and has very impressive illustrations. However, I contend that the NGS guide is far superior and will remain the choice of serious birders for years to come.",2 "Yes you can use it in the field This wonderful book needs no more praise. It is superb in the field. The problem is finding a belt pouch big enough. I found something suitable sold as a shoulder bag in a clothing store for teenage girls, with zippered pockets and all. Beats holding the book between your knees!",4 "A Very Helpful Work of Art As a beginning birder I came across this book accidently and bought it. I find it to be very helpful in identifing birds in the field. I realize that it is a big book to carry as a field guide, but I find it worth the extra bit of work. It has dramatically reduced my frustration level in identification. All the different morph's, breeding plummages and winter plumages are shown on one page and extremely helpful to the bewildered beginning birder. If it lacks anything it would be text, but I guess that is what the behavior book he now has out if for. I bought that too, although I must admit I have yet to read it.",4 "wacky binding order I received this book on time, etc. One thing. The bookbinder had placed a group of pages out of order?! Regardless, the overall content of this book is educational and logical. I recommend it for anyones library.",3 "Great guide, but bulky. This is a thorough and comprehensive guide, although it's a bit bulky for field use. I prefer to take Sibley's Eastern guide out with me in the field.",3 "great book Ive got peterson, audoban, and the smaller version of Sibley. This in my opinion is the best north american birding book on the market. Phenomenal pictures to help ID-ing and greta descriptions. This is a huge book though, not for beginners by any stretch. would be pretty overwhelming if you've never birded before",4 "Nice Guide This is a dry nice book for birding, one of the best! It is a little hard to narrow down some birds you seem but the book is well laid out and very thorough!Sibly's App for iPad is awesome addiction to the book btw?",4 "Customer service from this seller is outstanding This book is an excellent source for those wanting to see what is that bird that just flew by or what is that bird visiting your backyard feeder! Strongly recommend this title as well as the National Geographic Birds of North America--no self-respecting birder is without either one of these titles! Also, makes the perfect gift for those on your list who are just starting to get into birding.",4 "Awesome I have been participating in the Audubon's annual ""Bird Watch"" for 5 years now.. but when I would go on their website I couldn't identify 1/2 of the birds that I'd see in my backyard!! So I bought a (different) bird guide but you would already have to know the type of bird you were looking for to find it! I'm NOT an expert just an amateur wildlife enthusiast! Well this book is PERFECT!! Even I can figure out what I'm looking at now!! And the book itself arrived in perfect condition and much earlier than I had expected it, so when it came I wasn't even sure what it was. So, I am very, very pleased by the price I paid, the item I received, the condition it is in & it's super timely arrival!",4 "Sibley guide to birds Great bird book. I used it multiple times to identify birds. It may not be the most practical guide to take birding because of its size, but if you have a couple minutes to look up the bird you will find what you are looking for. Great illustrations.",3 "Can't tell is was Used I bought this Used book as it was less than 50% of the new purchase price. I was extremely pleased. It was rated as ""Good"" in the description, however, once I got it, I would have rated it excellent. I couldn't tell it had ever been used at all. Pages were clean with no smudges. No pages had turned down edges or anything negative at all. Amazon sure screens their Used books well.My granddaughter had asked for this book after seeing it at a bird banding event. We both liked the fact that all the information for a particular bird is on the same page--no need to go to one page for the photo and then look up another page for the facts about the bird. I think she will be able to use this book for years in her backyard birding hobby.",4 "My Favorite Bird Book Ever... I have had my copy of this book for several years and bought this latest copy as a gift for my parents. The illustrations are beautiful and I especially appreciate that the book shows not only both sexes but the juvenile image as well.My only minor complaint is that the color is more saturated in this recent copy. The bird's coloration in the book is therefore more brilliant than reality. My earlier copy is more representative of the birds I see.If you love birds and enjoy identifying them, this book is a must have.",4 "Sibley Guide to Birds First of all, the book arrived in due time and was in the shape they said it would be. I have good knowledge of many birds, but this one has such fine and detailed drawings of all the birds he describes in the book. I find his descriptions of the sounds birds make to be rather amusing, even if most of the time futile, in their attempts to let one know how a bird sounds. It would be nice if an edition of this book could come out with a 'true to life' audio version of bird calls. Maybe there already is one, I don't know. It's a great book, nevertheless. It's definetely been a help to me with identification.",3 "There Is No Comparison - This Is The Best Bird Book This book almost single-handedly inspired me to enter the world of amateur bird watching. Though I've been privileged to study with two ornithologists, flipping through the artistry contained in this book is what it took to get me off my butt and outside with a pair of hiking boots and a pair of binoculars.Each page in this book consists of several works of art. Many people are shocked when I tell them that the illustrations in the book are paintings, not photographs! And this is the biggest difference between this book and competitors. I enjoy great bird photography, but its not really what you need if you're trying to identify birds. David gives us standard and likely poses for most birds that enter the Western Hemisphere north of the Tropic of Cancer. The layout is fantastic. Most accounts are half a page in width and have paintings for the bird in flight or floating on a pond, the juvenile and male and female adult forms, and the more common aberrant plumages and hybrids. Species are grouped based on the best available taxonomy, not by arbitrary categories such as feather color or bill shape. As an evolutionary biologist, I find that commendable!There's an ongoing debate about whether or not this is truly a field guide due to its size. I keep it in a backpack or knapsack anytime I go outside, and so in that way it's a field guide. There's plenty of space to write in the margins and make your own observations. I highly encourage that you do this in the same way that you would make notes in a textbook. It helps you learn the material and know what to expect in the future.I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.",4 "Sibley's Guide to Birds We keep this book on our porch right next to our binoculars. We find the birds we are trying to identify very quickly and easily. It's a very good reference book for our purposes. It is much more definitive than the The Golden Press, A Guide to Field Identification: Birds of North America.",3 "An excellent guide Birders in North America are incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful guides to choose from. In my opinion this guide and the National Geographic guide stand out as the best of the field. You wouldn't be disapointed with either and I actually own and use both when birding, often cross referencing the two to identify difficult birds. Sibley's guide is the best illustrated guide on the market, with Nat. Geo as second. Juvenilles, and regional plumage variants are very helpful, and many different views are illustrated. The critisisms of Sibley's guide are it's size , sparse species description and that it's not as friendly to use for beginning birders. personally it's size is not really an issue for me, and I feel it's usefullness in the field far outweighs, well ..it's weight in my pack. Species descriptions are better in the National Geographic guide, but again when identifying birds I find illustrations are far more usefull than written descriptions, and Sibley's illustrations are the best of any guide I've seen. I agree that the guide is more suited for experienced birders, and maybe the National Geograpic guide or Peterson's guide would be a better intro for beginners, but I think as your skills improve you will find yourself using the Sibley guide. I have always felt the organization of the guide to be excellent, it wasn't until someone else pointed out that the taxonomic system doesn't compare similar birds of different genera together, that I noticed it. The rest of the guide is put together very well, range maps are accurate and clear and placed next to species desriptions and illustrations. All in all this is a excellent guide and tremendous resource for all birders",4 "Best Bird Book This has to be one of the best bird books we've seen. Very complete, great pictures, lots of color. If you're looking for a bird book, you can't go wrong with this one.",4 "great reference book This book is a complete reference on birds. It provides detailed information and beautiful 'Audubon' quality drawings. Excellent reference for artists looking for bird models.",4 "Sibley Bird Guides Although I agree this field guide is too large to carry in the field, Mr. Sibley has countered with smaller pocket field guides that carry ""most"" of the data held in the larger one. As a newly retired individual returning to birding, I was truly disappointed in the Golden Field Guide Series ""Birds of North America"". The bird prints are in need of a makeover or a new publisher, not sure which. On the other hand the Sibley guides left me wondering as to what could possibly be left to improve in a bird field guide. I was amazed at the different views, and grateful, the illustrations depicting western and eastern races have been extremely helpful now that I am in Florida. I would be tempted to say that these are definitive works, however I am not an ornithologist trained to make that claim. Nevertheless as just a novice I thank Mr. Sibley for this very pleasant surprise on my return to birding and I wish to thank him for this significant contribution to my birding pursuits.",4 "Most used book in the house I heard the author interviewed on NPR and am so glad I bought this book. I especially like seeing the birds at different ages and seasons and also in flight; very helpful.",4 "A lot in a small package I bought this book to complement my field guides. The Audobon Society tag is almost recommendation in itself and the moderate price is a bonus. It's a little too heavy for the pocket, and a bit large, but flexible and sturdy binding with a wipe-clean cover should protect it in a backpack. Descriptions are easy to understand and the illustrations are crisp and clear. This would be a great book for someone who is becoming more adept at species identification and wants to expand on the information contained in smaller guides.The Easy Bird Guide: Eastern Region: A Quick Identification Guide for All Birders (Falcon Guide)The Easy Bird Guide: Western Region: A Quick Identification Guide for All Birders (A Falcon Guide)I would recommend this book for the beginning and more advanced birder alike.",4 "Sibley's Guide to Bird's Excellent pictures of birds. If you are trying to identify them in Flight, there are pictures of the underside that you would see when looking up.",4 "good book Nice book, I purchased it on the reviews of others. I have not regretted it. I got it for some information, and found I was using it for other items.",4 "Beautiful artwork I'm keeping the book by the window that looks over my bird feeder.The drawings are beautiful - one could cut out the pages, frame the pictures, and have a home full of beautiful artwork.",4 "Everything You Need in One Place This field guide is filled with useful information and wonderful illustrations, and is done so in a way that many previous guides failed to do. For example, all the information is put in one place, so none of that maddening flipping back and forth to compare maps to birds and flight patterns, etc. The amount of detail is quite impressive! Now you'll have all the information necessary to identify even the most difficult species. Even the names are completely up to date. A great gift for the birdwatcher in your world.",4 "The bible for all serious birders This is the most complete book on identifying birds by sight and sound that exists. Regional and age-based plumage variations are all illustrated, as are hybrids. Important features are highlighted, flight patterns are shown. The birds are illustrated both perching and in flight. Every detail is perfect. My only criticism is that it's completely lacking in behavioral information. And the book is too large for convenient use in the field. I could not live without this book.",3 "Sibley Guide Sibley's guide is the unquestionable Oxford Dictionary of bird guides, however, if you are new to birding you may want to try the excellent Peterson Field Guides. The Peterson Field Guides are less expensive and more portable than the Sibley Guide. If you eventually get into serious birding, then you may need the detailed information contained in Sibley's.",4 "The definitve guide to North American birds! This is the definitive guide to North American birds. Unfortunately it is too big to be usable in the field; nevertheless I will likely order a second copy to stay in my car. Sibley has simple but effective illustrations arranged in two vertical columns per page, generally providing two species accounts per page. He does however cover some species in greater details (e.g. the vaious morphs of Red Tail Hawk as well as most of the other hawks)including only the single species per page. Sibley tries to cover each species in some details including male/female/juvenile as well as various morphs and subspecies, providing many illustrations including many in flight. Text in general is sparse, to the point, and excellent. Distribution maps are on the same page. It's closest analogy is Svensson's excellent European field guide(Mullarney, Svensson, Zetterstrom and Grant, Collins/Princeton publishers), although I find the Svensson guide illustrations more esthetically beautiful and it is a true "field" guide, though admittedly at the cost of smaller illustrations. One noticeable criticism in Sibley's otherwise excellent guide likely (hopefully!) due to the color transfers or printing; is the inaccuracy of some colors, for e.g. most of the gulls appear very unnaturally blue backed. There are rumors that he is working on various regional "field" guides based on this guide, to appear some time in the future. I certainly look forward to these (if true). Overall though a great effort. This rises to being the best guide to North American Avifauna, bar none.",4 "The standard... a classic already Rarely has a field guide caused the stir that the arrival of David Sibley's masterwork, "The Sibley Guide to Birds", did when it hit the shelves in 2000. Birders of all kinds celebrate when a new guide becomes available, but most of us were taken aback by the comprehensive guide we found in Sibley.I've been birding for more than twenty-five years, so I've built up quite a collection of guides. Sibley has become my new favorite, incorporating the best of the rest.The layout of the book features an introductory section that discusses bird classification, range explanations, discussions of species variation,taxonomy, and songs/calls. Then the book follows the order of bird groups that were found in the original Peterson guides, explaining each group and its individuals.An average page will include:* A genus breakdown featuring one or two species with info* Weights, lengths, and wingspreads* A brief description with taxonomy to note* Flight paintings (wings up, wings down)* A minimum of three side paintings: usually juvenile, adult female, and adult male* Picture pointers for features of note* A vocal description* Maps of range with season distinctions and rare sighting pinpointsThis is similar to many other field guides, but there are features of "Sibley" that are unique:* The sheer breadth of coloration, hybrid, and regional variations in the paintings is extraordinary. This greatly aids in resolving issues where the bird on hand doesn't look exactly like more simplistic guides' illustrations. In other words, if the variant isn't listed for a certain bird here, it doesn't exist!* Though essentially a paperback, it has a reinforced binding and flexible plasticized cover that give the book the durability expected of a guide while avoiding the more rigid covers that sometimes twist in a backpack and cause the spine to break. Thick pages resist bending and tearing.* Clean layout. Despite the sheer amount of info on a given page, it is easy on the eyes and cleanly-associated with a specific bird. You won't mix up what you are reading or looking at.* The size of the illustrations enables detail to come through (but see below.)* Very current. Allows for migrants and released birds not found in other guides.* Includes a pictorial overview of groups so a user can see a comparison of birds within a like group.There are so many good things to say about this guide, but there are a few detractions. The biggest (pun intended) concerns the size, which is fifty percent larger than your average guide. This makes it unwieldy when compared with some other guides on the market. As a result, it is far heavier, too. It lacks a checklist format in the index for keeping a "life list" of birds seen. Lastly, it is a bit short on behaviors that might aid in identification. I suppose these were kept for the companion Sibley guide covering bird behavior, also an excellent book.I still consider the old "Golden Guide" with illustrations by Arthur Singer to be the best true field guide (because of its combination of excellent graphics and small size), but as a more comprehensive work, nothing beats Sibley. Any serious birder must have this book.Happy birding!",3 "Fantastic Bird Guide Anyone really interested in watching and identifying birds should have this book in their collection. While it's too big to carry out in the field (though I often do) it's what you turn to when you have trouble identifying a new species or even to study when the weather's too bad to go outside. Sibley doesn't just give you one picture of each bird he gives you a number of them from different viewpoints both sitting and flying.The paintings are fantastic and for the most part very accurate. The only thing this book is missing is a faster way to find the section you need.If you're going out birding this should be the second book you buy. If you're not going to be going out with a field guide then this is the only book you need.",4 "Worth The Money ...The Sibley Guide to Birds is a very well made guide, the illustrations are very detailed and straight-forward. For each bird, there are an average of at least five pictures, showing the bird in different plumages, in flight, or even in display.Some complain about the weight of this book, but it isn't much of a problem if you bring a back pack with you to carry it in. Besides, aren't you buying a field guide for the content, not the weight? At least it didn't sacrifice space for detail, I've noticed that in 'All the Birds of North America', some birds are slightly overlapped, which isn't too favourable.The only problem, which is a small one, is that there isn't much information regarding the behaviours of the birds. I guess that is why Mr. Sibley wrote ""The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behaviour"", but it would be a nice addition if he could've added some behaviour information in this book.Overall, a must have field guide.",4 "Great Work of art Being a birder in India where we have Dr. Salim Ali's field guide, this book by Sibley is easily a monumental work. It will be helpful to most bird enthusiasts. Since many of the bird species in North America are new to me, this book should help me with the necessary facts for identification.I find the illustations involving both flying and sitting postures to bring out their colors and also the features of juveniles as great ideas and extremely helpful.However, I would've also preferred a table of the most common subspecies/ species based on a particular striking feature of a bird, e.g: long tail, legs, color, etc. and based on the comparison of the size with respect to common birds like sparrow, crow, raven, etc. Also, the comparison of sizes with the most common birds could've been mentioned under the particulars of each bird. This would've helped the beginnners to use this book more efficiently as a field guide to identify a bird since the most striking feature of a bird is the one which is usually seen first. This approach by Dr. Salim Ali in his book in India is very useful.No doubt, Sibley has done an excellent job in doing all the paintings which is not easy. Thanks to Sibley.",3 "This is it....this blows Peterson out of the water. This is the guide. If you ever wanted to identify a juvenile or a female, this guide has pictures for all. The book covers the Western coast to the Eastern coast. There are all different plumages as well. NOTHING compares to this book.As many people know, there are 2 "faults" to this guide. There is the rather large size, and it is basically just an identification guide; no information about the species life-style. However, there is another book that covers this by Sibley. Both are extremely big books, as they have to cover such a large area, with over 800 species! I use his other book which is very well written, and I highly recommend it!The problem with size is very easy to overcome. I think that Sibley quickly realized this, and for that reason split his book into two. So, if you live in California you can buy the Western guide, and if you live in New York, you can buy the Eastern guide. This is a wonderful solution so as to not carry more than you will need. I do not use the separate guides though. Even though I own at least 4 other bird guides, the ONLY one I carry in the field with me (AT ALL TIMES) is Sibley's. The inconvenience in size/weight is worth the find of a female or juvenile bird that I could not otherwise identify.For new birders, I strongly recommend pictures and NOT PHOTOS. Photos represent ONE bird (leaving out the idea of natural variation), and not the bird species as a whole. Also, Sibley covers hybrids and rare plumages as well. He also indicates that you should be aware of leucism, albinism, and melanistic birds.Other important features covered include, song/call descriptions, easy to read maps which show summer, winter, year-round, migration routes, and accidental spots. These are the best represented maps I have EVER seen. They are colored not black and white stripes like the Audubon guide... They are rather large, and overall wonderful! The names are up-to-date. (Long-tailed Duck was once known as Oldsquaw) Name changes are indicated in the book. Sizes, weights, and wingspans are also noted, along with the size comparison for males and females. Different seasons are indicated (years for gulls), with notes on important markings for individual birds.Sibley also notes the taxonomy of the birds, and the "topography" of a bird, with diagrams of all the parts of a bird. There is an excellent map in the back of North America, marking islands and territories/states. Sibley makes birding VERY easy, and enjoyable. There is also a quick index as well as a full index. This is THE guide, you can throw the other ones away.Personally, I NEVER recommend photo guides, and I myself am not a fan of Peterson's. They just aren't complete or up-to-date. Sibley is THE man and this is THE guide.",4 "The Best So Far!! I started with Chester Reed. In 1936 I went to the first Peterson and have used Peterson as my principal help ever since. Yesterday I saw a flycatcher that didn't quite fit.I thought I would try Sibley. In a glance my problem was solved!! This new book has my vote. GET IT. Peter Mott, Former Bird Study Instructor, Maine Camp, National Audubon; Former President, Florida Audubon; Former President, New York City Audubon",4 "Sibley Guide to Birds I ordered this book for my son who had it on his wish list. The book is more than I had hoped for. It is absolutely gorgeous! It was difficult to find this book in hardcover. The price was reasonable. A great find and purchase!",4 "The Shelby Guide to Birds This is the Best Bird Book on the market for beginers and those of experience. It is visually more complete than other books that I have or seen. It is a must as a birders' companion.",4 "Gift I used this book so much that this time I bought it to give as a gift.",4 "The Absolute Best book on birds. I've had this book for years, but recently purchased a copy for my mom on Mother's Day. She loves it as much as I do and we both prefer it over the other bird field guides we have. For non-experts on bird identification, this book is a must. I have identified a number of birds in my back yard and around the area with this book. The illustrations are excellent. I agree with one of the reviews I saw that said it is not the right size for carrying out into the field in a backpack. It is a hefty and detailed reference book for the home.",4 "Never leave home without it As the author ofI Never Liked Those C-130's AnywayI know a good book when I see one. This guide has been a joy to possess. I have been able to identify birds and fowl that have stumped me for years.Set up a bird feeder by a window and just sit with this book in your lap. You will be entertained for hours.",4 "One of the standards This is probably the best book around for birders. The only thing I can think of to make it better is if it was physically smaller in size so it would fit in a pocket. The images are drawn so the distinctive features are hilited, something photographs can have a problem with.",4 "The Sibley Guide ot Birds I am a ""convert"" from Golden Nature Guides/Zim to Petersen to nowSibley. Page layout good, larger and more images. Identified with this guide last week a Northern Harrier going thru my back yard even catching a sparrow on the wing. Book heavier.Ron Schramm",4 "Sibley Best desk reference I have seen. A bit too large to be a field guide, unless birding from your car, still too nice for that. If you're looking for a field guide, Peterson or Nat. Geographic would be better.",4 "Simply the Best of the Best! Mr. Sibley has created a bird guide for the 21st century. Practical, logical and incredibly informative, The Sibley Guide to Birds is the bird watchers bible. I have used this guide everyday since I purchased it and the incredible paintings make indentifying birds a joy. Concise and informative, this is the definitive guide for my favorite hobby!! I highly recommend this guide to both novice and expert alike.",4 "A Great Guide for Novice and Veteran Alike I got interesting in birding via photography. I enjoyed our fine feathered friends as much as anyone, but in most cases I thought a bird was just a bird. When people in my camera club displayed their photographs of birds, I began realizing the great diversity in the bird world and became a more objective bird watcher. I am now getting better at identifying birds, and THE SIBLEY GUIDE TO BIRDS has been an indispensable guide.The author, David Allen Sibley is the son of a famous ornithologist Fred Sibley, and began drawing birds at a young age. His love for birds has continued into his adult years and this book is a product of that love. He is a skilled artist and the book includes numerous illustrations of various birds, the different plumages of the birds, and the birds at flight. The variety of illustrations will help a novice birder identify different species with relative ease. The book groups the birds into categories based on species and includes the subspecies of the major groupings. The book also has helpful hints on identifying birds by size, characteristics of the particular bird, color, and call.Due to the size of the book, it is not easy to carry the book while birding as it would be smaller guides. The best idea would be to take a smaller guide while birding for preliminary identification, and upon returning home compare notes with the SIBLEY GUIDE to fully appreciate the varied species of birds in North America.",4 "If you had to have only one birding book, this is not it. This is a nice book and well worth the money; but if you are looking for the "one" field guide my recommendation is to select the National Geographic Society (NGS) Birds of North America or the Golden Field Guide.Here is why. Sibley is very large--about 13 sq inches larger the BNA and 18 sq inches large than Golden, too large to fit in any pocket and it is "heavy".The art work is good with many more view than either of the other two books, but the descriptive text is very limited.Here is an example: Huttons vireo.There are five pictures in Sibley. Two in NGS and one in Golden. But in my opinion only one of this bird is all that is required. Others may disagree. Sibley has one sentence describing this bird 15 words. NGS has 85 words. Golden, 79 words. All three note that Huttons vireo is similar to the ruby crowned kinglet, but Golden and NGS show you a picture of the kinglet right beside the vireo and explain how to tell them apart. Sibley just says to compare it to the kinglet.",2 "Wonderful - get it! Absolutely the best bird identification guide I have. Worth every penny of the cover price. It is not really too large for carrying into the woods though it is indeed larger than most field guids - and the precise, carefully described illustrations make it far more helpful than photographic guides, and even - I never thought I'd say this! - than Peterson's. Buy this at once - every bird lover will love this book.",4 "Best Used as a Supplemental Bird Guide I have used bird guides for 11 years for both professional and personal use and was given this book to compliment my other bird guide books. Sibley has very pretty illustrations in this book. He is really into showing the different morphs and regional variations for each species.I think the Sibley guide is good for advanced birders who enjoy knowing all the variations that a species can have. Sibley also shows many different angles of the birds. I do like Sibley's introductory page for each bird group that has each species in that group together on the same page. This is handy for comparisons.I think this book would not be as good for a beginning birder because Sibley does not do a good job showing the basic characteristics necessary to ID the bird. For example, for the eastern phoebe, he shows the juvenile with a yellow belly and the adult with a white belly. According to the National Geographic bird guide, adult (and maybe all) eastern phoebes have yellow bellies only in the fall. If I only had the Sibley guide, I would assume that juveniles have yellow bellies and adults have white bellies. Sibley does not write anything that helps to distinguish the juvenile from the adult - your only option is to compare the two pictures.If you are a beginning birder I strongly recommend the Peterson Guide to birds. It points out key identification features in the illustration and in the text, as well as other useful clues to aid in identification. The National Geographic guide is very good as well.",3 "Beautifully illustrated and comprehensive I am not a hobbyist but, for my own general information, I keep field guides on rocks & minerals, astronomy and birds. I have always liked the Peterson nature guides but this guide illustrated by David Sibley is monumental. There are several illustrations of many of the birds, fom different positions as well as extremely useful accompanying text. It is so complete and comprehensive that it is too bulky to be conveniently carried along as a field guide but, this drawback is also it's greatest strength. The comprehensiveness makes this guide a great study aid which can occupy many fascinating and worthwhile hours. Nature lovers, in general, and bird enthusiasts, in particular, will absolutely love this wonderful field guide.",4 "A terrific identification guide! I've been a birder for many years and began a life list around five years ago. I own many of the standard field guides. Only recently did I obtain the Sibley Guide, but it's become my favorite. I generally use Sibley and Stokes in tandem.Advantages:1. Logical layout2. ""Species accounts"" pages offer an excellent comparative view within the group, as well as a good all-up overview of the families/genus/species, and general behavior.3. Individual species pages show comprehensive plumage reference art; more detailed than any I've seen. For this feature alone, the guide is worthwhile!4. Species pages show variants (e.g., Great Blue/Great White Heron), fledgling and/or juvenile patterns. In some cases art of eclipse plumage is a very nice bonus.5. Flight/wing patterns where relevant6. Comparison of hummingbird mating display paths7. Diurnal raptors section shows perched vs. in-flight underside plumage for each species. It also offers silhouette guides to help teach wing shape if plumage is light-obscured.8. Good geographical reference map (though smaller than ideal*)9. Good vocal descriptions10. Nice (what they refer to as) ""bird topography"" section11. Where applicable, good information on regional variations and species clines.Disadvantages:1. This is not a pocket guide; it's cumbersome. I use Stokes in the field, and use Sibley at home for reference afterward.2. The binding on my copy isn't sturdy, particularly for something that's supposedly a field guide. I feel like I must treat the glue binding gingerly or the pages might start to fall out.3. Not enough text re: birding ethics & conservation (but that might just be my inner tree-hugger appearing) :)4. *Geographical range map is small. I imagine it'd be difficult for some people to see clearly.5. Migratory geographical information only covers North America. I'd like reference for migratory species (even just within text) of migration route start/finish and total annual distance. (Aside: the artic tern has the longest distance migration [Arctic to Antarctic] and can cover 22k - 30k mpy.)Overall, this a great reference, and I recommend it highly.However, to Knopf publishers/Chanticleer Press: Please ask Dai Nippon Printing Co to use better binding glue in the next edition!",4 "Great Pictures, not so great information I fell in love with this book the moment I picked it up and opened it. The pictures of every type of plumage and sexes were great in helping to more accurately identify different birds, however the lack of information on these birds disappointed me. I still have to use two other bird books ""National Geographic Birds of North America, Vol. 3"" and The Birders Handbook: A field guide to the natural history of North American birds"". The Birders handbook has much needed information about such things like nesting, number of broodes, food types, etc. The information in the Sibley Guide mostly compares one species with another. Don't get me wrong this book is wonderful and is my favorite but I recommend buying another book as well if you want more in depth information about birds and their lifestyles.",3 "A great guide for the central Chihuahuan Desert I received yesterday my copy of The Sibley Guide to the Birds. It is exciting to see the detailed illustration and to read the useful information provided in this book. It is much more than a field guide. I bird in the central Chihuahuan Desert and this guide will be a most useful tool in many seasons to come. It arrived just in time for the fall migration. Sibley has raised the standard several notches for field guides everywhere.",4 "The only drawback is size I don't usually carry this in the field (unless I expect to encounter tricky birds like sandpipers or gulls) due to its size, but it is definitely the new standard for field guides.UPDATE: There are now Eastern and Western versions of this guide available, which makes it my hands-down favorite.This book gives you nearly every view of a bird. Every species has at least 4 views with perched and flying, plus juvenile, female, male, winter, fall, or whatever other plumage variation you find. There are over 40 illustrations for the Red-tailed Hawk alone!I'm hoping someone will catch on to this format and make fish, herp or mammal guides with this many beautiful illustrations.One caution: If you're just getting into birding, I would not recommend you start with this book. I still have a special place in my heart for the classic Peterson guide and it's a lot simpler to navigate at first.",4 "Beautiful complement for my bird book library..... I've owned the SIBLEY GUIDE TO BIRD LIFE AND BEHAVIOR for a while, and finally ordered the SIBLEY GUIDE TO BIRDS to complete the set. Both books are published by Audubon, the leading name in all things involving birds--at least that is what my 87-year old Aunt Marge says, and she's been to Audubon camp on many occasions.The SIBLEY GUIDE TO BIRDS is too heavy to take into the field--it's really a reference book. Roger Tory Petersen's guide books are the best for field work--especially when children are involved. Sibley's guides are great reference books.Unlike THE SMITHSONIAN HANDBOOK, Sibley's guide does not include a bird profile per page, but like the Smithsonian book and the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA the Sibley guide covers birds in the Northern Hemisphere (U.S. Canada, and Mexico). The National Geographic field guide is lighter than the Sibley guide and thus more likely to end up in the field as the title suggests, however, it is larger and more cumbersome than the Petersen guide and will probably travel in the camper trailer or glove compartment, not in your hand or back pack.So--use Petersen for field work, get the Smithsonian guide for extra individual detail, and buy the Sibley guide for making comparisons across species types. If you are really a bird nut, get the Sibley guide to Bird Behavior and the National Geographic bird book. The pictures in the NG book are beautiful with lots of contextual detail--i.e. the Kingfisher eating, flying etc, however, although the NG includes the range maps, it does not include the little arrows that help you identify bird idiosyncracies. The Smithsonian and Petersen guides include the arrows and maps, and the Sibley includes maps and selected arrows (not in most cases).",4 "A New Standard in North American Field Guides This is a superb field guide for those who have some previous experience birding. Its presentation is so clear that it is possible an eager, intelligent and highly motivated novice would not be overwhelmed by it, but in general a beginning birder would be well advised to start with one of the good, but less comprehensive guides. The arrangement of information, the variety of poses (overhead, perched, etc.) and plumage (by gender, season and/or age depending on the species) and level of detail is unparalleled. This makes an excellent addition to one's birding library. Some will take it to the field and others will find its 544 pages bulky enough leave home and consult upon return. It's already settled one argument with a friend about juvenile plumage. Although listed as having a "hardcover," it's really closer to a paperback, albeit a sturdy flexible one.",4 "Review for The Sibley Guide to Birds This is an outstanding field guide because of its many pictures.",4 "A new paradigm in bird guides After reading all the accolades, I don't need to pile on any more. This is truly a new standard in guide to birds. Do note that it is not small and it is not that light either, so it might not be a good field guide to carry around all day in the woods.",4 "Simply the Best As an amateur birder, I am always scrounging for ID's. This is simply the best guide I have, although it's definately not your backpacking guide. It sits on the bookshelf by the window next to the feeders.",4 "The Guide Experienced Birders Have Been Waiting For While a beginning birder might be better off with one of the Peterson Field Guides, the more experienced birders will relish the detailed information presented here. Especially useful are the treatments of geographic races, morphs (important in the Western states), and immature plumages, especially in the raptors and gulls. A lot of information here was previously available only in monographs and research papers. A few of the range maps are inaccurate in the far north, but this can be easily remedied in an updated edition. David Sibley is to be commended for a work tremendously well done.",4 "Outstanding, but with terse descriptive text. I think this is a five-star field guide. I think the illustrations are unparalleled; there are certain subtleties and nuances of shape and form that Sibley captures that I think breaks this guide into a completely new level. I like how most species show the bird both in flight and perched. I particularly like the small points of plumage or shape that have attention drawn to them by little lines surrounding the illustrations; this was one of my favorite features of the old Peterson's guides, which I think Sibley picked up and expanded upon in a wonderful way.My main critique of this guide (which is a very minor critique) is that the written descriptions of each species can be rather terse. There is a good, detailed description of the song and call of various species, which I appreciate, but the written description of habitat, behavior, and other ID clues is very brief in many cases. I find the lack of more extensive written commentary on each species to be a weakness of this guide, relative to its large size. That said, the little text that is given with each species, in my opinion, is excellent. Sibley doesn't write much about each species, but what is written is exactly what I think would be most useful for identifying each species.I would recommend this guide for any serious birder. It might not be the best guide for a casual birder who wants to buy a single field guide--for that purpose I'd recommend the National Geographic ""Field Guide to the Birds of North America"". I think that book is a bit easier to use, and it is much more compact. But I prefer the illustrations in this book.",4 "The best Considered the Bible for birders, I waited many years before buying the book. My bad! An amazing reference that we use regularly as our 'go to' book. I first thought the lack of photographs would limit its use, but now I find that the excellent drawings and especially the notation that highlights the critical markings and colorations as a much better way to identify and help understand the many birds that we see around our area (Tucson).",4 "Sibley Birds of North America This book is too big to carry in the field but you can leave it in the car and refer to it periodically. There is more information on each species than in Sibley's field guide to Birds of Eastern North America so for me it's worth having. Figures are clear and colorful and key features for identification are easy to see and understand. A good book!",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds The Sibley Guide is extremly thorough. I have found the book to be very helpful in the past for proper bird identification and now I'm very glad to own a copy myself.",4 "Exceptional bird guide with original illustrations! Being a zoologist, I have seen many field guides. This one is one of my favorites! Sibley's own illustrations are amazingly detailed & realistic. Whenever I suggest an American bird guide to others, this is the one. It is larger & more expensive than other guides, but I believe it to be worth the cost. Good references always are!",4 "Sibley vs. National Geo I first bought NG Field Guide to The Birds after reading a lot of reviews, but then had a chance to use The Sibley Guide to the Birds at a B&B.; I instantly liked Sibley better and bought one. Here is why:* Before launching into each bird, Sibley gives an introduction about the bird family: # of species, physical looks shared by the family, habitat, and other bird families that have similar looks* After the family introduction, Sibley has one page showing the illustrations of all species in the family. It is easier to quickly glance all the possible birds in the family to see which one looks similar to the bird saw in the field. NG does not has this all inclusive illustration page.* Sibley's color is subtle and realistic. NG's is very intense and its contrast too sharp (as other reviewers pointed out).* Sibley's illustrations are better organized than NG's. Sibley's illustrations of a specie is listed in the order of 1st year, 2nd yr, 3rd yr, breeding, non breeding male, female. All the birds point to the right. NG's illustrations are clustered together, sizes are all over the place and the birds point left and right.* What really bothered me is that NG often skips the illustration of non breeding adult male (dull looking, similar to female or juvenile) and only show breeding male (very colorful, drastically different from female). Because of this, I was not able to identify birds like harlequin duck, green/blue winged teals using NG.* Sibley's identification keys are clearly marked on the illustration. One does not need to read through the small text to find them like in NG.NG has a bit of advantage over Sibley on the following points:* NG is a big smaller and lighter. But as I leave the guide in my car (even NG is too heavy to carry), Sibley's weight is not an issue for me. If you want to carry the guide, I'd recommend Sibley's field guide to Easter & Western NA birds. They are organized in the same way like Sibley's, but lighter and smaller.* NG gives more habitat information about each bird species.* As NG is a paperback, it is easier to flip through the pages.* The bird family marking at the edge of the book and the index page in the end make it very easy to locate the bird family in the book. This is particularly useful when I need to locate the identified bird in the book so that I can save its accurate info into my excel sheet.In short, Sibley is better for identification, and NG is better for documenting the bird. It is fun to have both. But if I can only have one bird guide book, I would get Sibley's.",4 "The book is a gem but I was disappointed it no longer comes in a hard cover. although I was disappointed that it doesn't come in hard cover any more, I ordered the library binding so I hope it will suffice.",3 "The best available at this time. The Sibley Guide to Birds is the best I've come across, teamed with the Sibley Field Guide, everything necessary to enjoy birds and their identification is at your finger tips. Excellent quality at every level.Prompt delivery and book arrived in perfect condition.",4 "Best birding book. I have been birding off and on for about 40 years and l'd say this is the one book to have. This has the best pics, the best info and the best layout. As a gift for a beginner or an old timer it would be welcome. Even a second copy to have in the car would go amiss.",4 "A great resource This was a Christmas gift to my 20-something daughter that does research and field study with birds, so she wanted this book. I think it will be a great resource for her.",4 "A necessary addition to my Bird identification library. The book not only well illustrated and a convenient to use as a reference book it is a work of art.",4 "Best bird book ever! I gave mine to my Mother-in-law and have missed it ever since but was too cheap to buy another. Well I finally got one for Christmas. I love the Sibley book. I also love the Tory Peterson books. They are both winners. I guess you could say they ""Wrote The Book!""",4 "Best birding book out there! I was introduced to this book as an undergraduate student: a total beginner "birder". It's a bit larger than a typical field guide, but I LOVE it! It has awesome illustrations of multiple plumages for each bird. Often other guides show you the breeding plumages, which birds aren't always wearing. I've since purchased several other copies for friends/family members who are Bird Nerds. Sibley's tree book was assigned to me for a botany course this spring, and I'm very much looking forward to getting to know that book!",4 "Excellent product I bought this book because I had heard it was a great reference. It has proven to be a useful addition to my adventures.",4 "The best bird book This is the best bird book available. Outstanding photos and information. A must for anyone with an interest in birds!",4 "Great Book I was just at a meeting where the speakers were refering to this book. Plus having the U.S. map at the bottom of ea. bird it shows if it is even in your area for the time of season, to better help decide on your sighting.",4 "I like the Sibley's This book is an excellent resource for the serious bird watcher/photographer. It is very comprehensive -- extremely helpful, without being tedious.",3 "Amazing Bird ID Book A beautiful, easy to use, complete work on bird ID's. My wife smiles whenever she uses it for the avians we see on our 1,400 acre farm. And we all know what happens when Mom's happy.",4 "Great service Book arrived in timely fashion and in ""new condition""Would order from this seller again.",3 "Just what we were looking for The product was delivered in a very timely manner and in exactly the condition we expected. Thank you!",4 "The ""Bible"" Simply put, this is probably the best field guide i have encountered. The illustrations are immaculate. You do not need to read anymore, just buy this book. This is a must have for North American birds. I use it extensively to identify North American migrants here in the Caribbean. Because of its size and the way i prize it, I tend not to carry it into the field too much and use it as an at-home referrence.",4 "great book! This book is a great field guide! It breaks down key field Ids, and the paintings are wonderful. The book arrived on time and was in great shape. I would buy from this seller again and recommend them to anyone.",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds Having spent several decades enjoying and appreciating Nature as an avid amateur, I have been pleased to be acquiring the more specific information to make the observation of birds a more intelligently engaged pursuit. The Sibley Guide to Birds is well-conceived, expertly illustrated, and more comprehensive than an intermediste birder like myself would have hoped. Not only are the various stages of the maturity of plumage well displayed, there is a fascinating variety of related and sub-species information - typified for me, by the inclusion of a surprising number of illustrated hybrid warbler variants. Although it should be noted here that this is a larger-than-pocket-sized book, (9.75"" X 6.5"", and 1.5"" thick), it has a weather-resistant cover, and accompanies a good many advanced birders on treks in a pack or a cargo pocket. A valuable resource for every Nature lover, whether on the bookshelf or afieldThe Sibley Guide to Birds.",4 "Best bird book EVER . This is one of the most comprehensive books on birds that I have in my collection. Glad I purchased it.",4 "Best Birding Guide This is the best birding guide out there. It has lots of information on breeding as well as non-breeding species and juvenile variants. This does not mean that it does not have faults - there are not many. The pages are stiff and hard to turn. The book is just very slightly too big. There are not page numbers on the main pages of each category of birds to forward you to the actual page that the bird is describe on - this would be very helpful if the publisher added them - instead I spent many hours adding page numbers to increase speed to find an individual bird. Oh well, I am hoping that this will be fixed in an upcoming 2nd edition - the sooner the better. Also, a quick species/page reference at the very back of the guide would be very helpful (ala the NG Birding Guide).",4 "must have This is an essential volume for anyone with an interest in birds. You need not be a ""serious"" birder to benefit from David Sibley's significant insights.There are detailed pictures and explanations for the most significant sub-species and regional variations in plumages. No other bird guide will be as helpful with field identification of tricky birds. This book is a genuine marvel. Buy it.",4 "Beautiful, Comprehensive Book I bought this book to be an on-the-shelf reference (it is definitely too heavy to be a field guide, and is not meant to be), but now I would buy it just for the beauty of the drawings. They are fantastic. I think any person at least mildly interested in nature would like it just for the beauty and details of the drawings.Apart from that, together with the "Guide to Bird Behavior" it will also do everything you could possibly expect from a birding reference book.",4 "The Willow Ptarmigan goes: poDAYdopoDAYdo...by fermed I am not a bird watcher. In my system, birds are classified as ""large, medium, and small,"" and in the field I may notice a blue one, or one that is yellow, if I notice any of them at all. My only serious experience that involved gazing upon these animals was on Machias Island, when the puffins were breading. One does not, of course, see the actual breeding episodes, but there are puffins galore there, doing all sorts of things. The Canadian wildlife service maintains little blinds from which you can get pictures of puffins to your heart's content, and that is exactly what I did. That one day experience both initiated and brought to a close my bird watching career.Why then would I review this beautiful book about feathered beasties, and even compare it to other birding books? I became interested in bird guides after reading a book (which I reviewed for Amazon) called ""Clear and Simple as the Truth: Writing Classical Prose."" The authors, Francis-Noel Thomas and Mark Turner, cite the description of the Northen shrike found in the Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds, Eastern Edition, as an example of classic prose. And it surely is that, as are the rest of the entries in this excellent book. I bought that book, and then I got Peterson's ""A Field Guide to Birds,"" which is a classic in birding literature. As some people say about Playboy, I bought these books for the writing in them, not the pictures.I found the Sibley book very pleasing to look at, with the pictures as clear and as beautiful as Peterson's, perhaps even better. I will leave that for the experts to decide.The writing is also pleasing, but not as convincing as the Field Guide. In matters of fine prose, I would rank the Field Guide (Bull & Farrand)as the best of my three books, followed by Sibley and then Peterson's.Take, for example, the treatment of the euphonic Willow Ptarmigan. All three books attempt to describe these bird's voices, and here is how they do it:Peterson's claims that their sounds are a ""deep raucus calls, 'go-out, go-out' and that the male has staccato crow: 'know, know, tobacco, tobacco,' etc., or 'go-back, go-back.'""Sibley says that the male in display gives comical, nasal, barking calls in series 'goBEK, goBEK, goBEK, poDaydopoDaydo..."" and a smoothly accelerating laugh.The Field Guide reports: ""In flight, courting males have a loud staccato 'go-back, go-back,' and other guttural calls.""There it is: succint, quick, with a little detail that is missing from the others: the sound takes place while the male is in flight. Even though an outsider, I can tell that all three books are very fine. For prose I must give the Field Guide an A+, but certainly the other two deserve A's; and I did appreciate Sibley's ""smoothly accelerating laugh.""",4 "The Sibley Guide -- your choice I am always on the lookout for a good new field guide. When Sibley's new guide came out, I was anxious to see it, but went to take a look at the whole thing at a local bookstore before placing my order. I never ordered it. While the illustrations are absolutely fantastic -- my compliments to Mr. Sibley for this aspect of his book -- the text aspect is inexcusably poor. The general trend throughout the book seems to be a full page of beautiful illustrations, with a 2- or 3- sentence blurb at the bottom of the page. I would recommend Sibley's Guide to those who are looking for a book with excellent illustrations. However, this book is not as useful as some of the other guides on the market to those serious birders looking for a guide with some meat to the text.",2 "LOTS OF INFO ON OUR BEAUTIFUL FEATHERED FRIENDS! Like every book, there are generally both positive and negative aspects to consider before buying. On the positive side, "The Sibley Guide" contains detailed info as an aid in identification, and while there may be the odd omission, the guide is quite complete. It is also excellent in covering plumage variations and detailed range descriptions.As for the negative aspects of the guide, for a novice at least, the information is extensive to the point where it could easily become confusing. In my opinion, this guide would better serve those individuals with some prior knowledge and experience. The obvious size of the book is another drawback especially if you are planning to carry it with you. As well, some of the drawings also leave much to be desired as far as clarity.While the book will, no doubt, be valuable to those with a fair amount of expertise, I would personally recommend the National Geographic Guide over this one - you cannot go wrong with the National Geographic, it is a top-notch guide for info and illustrations and a treasure to have in your resource library.",3 "Was a gift Was a gift I am not sure what the person that I gave the book to for Christmas thought about it",3 "Great Book! Unfortunately, the binding was defective. Replacement shipped free. Love this book, the numerous color illustrations and fantastic information on each bird. But the 1st 16 pages were pinched in the binding and couldn't be turned without tearing them. Disappointing because it was shipped as a gift. Contacted Amazon and they replaced the defective book immediately via 2-day shipping.",2 "Not a birder... I found the book purported as a hard cover to be misleading. The cover is quite a bit more flimsy than I would have thought. However, the glance I took of it left me impressed with the illustrations.",3 "The Sibley Guide to Birds The Sibley Guide to Birds was exactly what I ordered and exactly what I got. Sale went as expected and was delivered on time.",4 "Bird watching This book is excellent for Identifing birds.",4 "The perfect partner ? I myself do not own a copy of this book.However I have read through it and marvelled at the excellent illustrations.My reason for not buying is down to the sheer size of this book (not quite a standard fieldguide size). Something that is more pocket size would be a perfect partner for those days in the field for easy retrieval at those most vital moments."Change the size please , my pocket awaits"",3 "A Book for Every Birders Back pack One of the two best books covering birds ofNorth America. To quote another well known phrase, "Don't leave home (when you go birding) without it" and if you have feeders in your yard, keep it right near the windows overlooking your garden",4 "world class A world class book on identification of North American birds!Our family put up several feeders and began to wonder aboutthe names of our many new feathered friends. Mr. Sibley hasdone a superb job of helping even a new bird watcher identifythe many birds going through our back yard. We haven't usedany of the other guides, so cannot compare directly, howeverin this guide, there is an introductory section on classifyingbirds, summary pages for each family, details for each birdincluding range, key marks, calls/sounds (neat vocalizationas well !!). It was fun going out and listening to thechicadees in our hedges near the feeder and being ableto recognize their calls.Overall, I give this book a very strong recommendation!",4 "Brilliant Armchair Field Guide I suppose that you could, if you so desired, tote this volume with you on your next birding trip. It would without a doubt help you figure out just what in the world that little brown job skulking in the brush pile might be. You could also mark it up with various notes about what you have seen, where you saw them, oddities, etc... There is plenty of room on the oversize (for a field guide at least) pages. I must say though that if you do either of the above things you had better buy two copies as the book is just plain gorgeous to look at and marring the pages seems a sin.It is clear from first glance that this is book is a labor of love, created by a man who is at the top of his field. The paintings are beautiful the text lucid. I could heap praise on this book all day. It is that good. I do however not think that it is really a field guide. It is too big and the two regional guides (Eastern and Western) that Sibley published after this one serve that purpose far better.Bottom-line: this is the best armchair field guide that I have seen.",4 "A Great Identification Guide for Eastern North America A very, very good book of truly great assistance in identifying difficult birds such as Bicknell's Thrush and in distinguishing others such as Eastern and Western Meadowlarks. This said, it is a trifle heavy though I still carry it always in my shoulder bag. I would suggest that in the next edition the headers announcing the various regional plumages be more pronounced, that is they should stand out more. This would make the book even more useful.",3 "Great book This is a really beautiful book, great illustrations, so much better for me as a newcomer to the birding world than books with photos. I would like more information about the birds though. Excellent book! By the way, great service by Amazon.com I had my order within 3-4 days. Thanks",3 "Lots of Info, Keep as reference This has some great information in it. More than any other American Field Guide I have ever picked up!...But with all that info comes a price...IT IS HUGE for a Field Guide! Some folks may want to stuff it there backpack anyhow. I love all the many details on each species, even more than my National Geographic Guide. I think the week point may be the maps but not enough to be highly concerned. The truth is birds fly and they all go where they want anyway (yes, I really believe this.) I like the song I.D.s and the paintings are great, sometimes a little small for the pages but for some reason it does not bother me and it seems to make up for it with all the extra paintings. Great book! If you are a serious birder you must have this in your library!",4 "More than a handful! First, let me make it clear I really like this book. But I'd tend to consider it more of a reference work than a true Field Guide. It's big. No, it's BIG. You wouldn't want to lug it around for long. Yet it is so comprehensive, with so many detailed paintings, you wouldn't want it too far from reach either. Perhaps keeping a copy in the car -and another on your desk- is the best solution.It's not perfect, but nothing ever is. The range maps are among the worst of any Field Guide I've seen; their small size makes them only marginally helpful. Some of the colors seem overly bright and artificial; that might, however, just be the case in a given batch.For a beginner, the extent of information and multitude of examples might be daunting if not overwhelming. But even a beginner will find it useful and as you improve your skills, you'll value this book even more.I would expect it to become the standard against which all future North American Field Guides will be measured. Get it!",4 "Excellent Resource I can't believe this book as reviewed only has 4.5 stars. I own 2 shelves full of books on birds and birding and at least 5 field guides. This is a 5 star birding field guide. While I agree, it is difficult to carry, and the Nat'l Geo. field guide is a good second choice, count me as one of Sibley's fans. Makes identifying some of the more difficult birds much easier. If you are serious about birding, it's a "must have."",4 "Good for some things, but not others In a nutshell, the Sibley guide is excellent for armchair birding (the illustrations are wonderful), short trips, and for resolving difficult IDs. Because of its size, it is not the best guide for long day hikes or overnight backpacks- unless you need the extra exercise!The Sibley guide should find a valued place on every birder's bookshelf. No doubt most hardcore birders already own it. One word of caution: in my experience, amateur enthusiasts often find the Sibley guide's expansiveness intimidating- these should start out with a simpler guide and work their way up.",4 "Outstanding Sibley's book is as much a work of art as a first class field guide. The plates are rich in detail and provide accurate identification aides, proper colors and black and white profiles for identifying birds in the air. A very useful book as well as enjoyable for its art work. I keep a copy on my desk at work and travel with another copy close by.",4 "Sibley Guide to the Birds solves common indentification problem Most field guides due to size constraints limit the number of plumage phases. The Sibley guide gives many more illustrations. I was startled to see how many different phases there are to many birds particullary the Bald Eagle. I would reccomend this book to any serious bird watcher. No, I don't expect anyone to carry it into the field but studying it before and after a field trip could help in identifying a difficult sighting.",3 "Complete I am so pleased to have my Sibley's to reference. I have found it an articulate, discrete, identification resource. It provides wonderful in-flight descriptions, and immatures. Best success with other bird guides (national geographic) as cross-reference companions. I believe that it is a just complaint that it too large for easy pocket-slipping, but the lay-out is easily read with lots of white space. I suggest color-coded tabs for easier section access in the field. Appreciated that it was not dumbed-down too much for an amateur.",3 "The absolute best This book is the absolute best money can buy if you want to identify North American birds. It's bigger than the other guides ,and for some people that means it's a bit inconvenient; but it's so good at what it does, I bring it along with me on hikes anyway. Every time. I carry it in my binocular case around my shoulder. Golden and Petersons stay at home.",4 "The best guide for North American birds I have copies of Peterson's, National Geographic, Audubon, and other birding guides but I truly believe that Sibley's is far and away the best. It is very complete and very clear, showing birds in far more plumages and variations than other guides. I have used other guides very happily over the years but I would definitely choose Sibley's if I had to have just one guide. I think it is the most helpful of all, at least for an individual with some birding experience. There is a book I prefer for beginners as it is simpler to use for a newcomer.",4 "Awesome ! I've just received my "SIBLEY" as birders will call it soon. It's amazing. So much work, so much details. I've been birding for years and I own douzens of books on the subject but this "SIBLEY" is a masterpiece. It's been recommended to me by Amazon, I was not even aware that such a beauty was coming on the market. Thanks.",4 "Best Bird Field Guide The Sibley Guide to Birds is an excellent field guide. Easy to carry, and full of good characters for identifying birds. The drawings are much better then any other field guides I have seen, providing nice pictures of various morphs, age classes and seasonal plumages.",3 "SOARS LIKE A FALCON This is without a doubt the best book for ornithologists and lay persons interested in birds. The illustrations are nonpareil and the accompanying text is a treasure trove of information. This book is the definitive books about birds to date. It is outstanding.Sibley speaks to his readers' collective intelligence; his work provides comprehensive material in a very interesting format. He is a master communicator; his readers will readily absorb the information he wishes to impart in this work and will certainly appreciate the illustrations.Sibley has indeed set new standards, soared across new frontiers in this presentation. This is a book that will not only be studied and remembered, but cherished and treasured.",4 "The best field guide to North America Universally acknowledged as the best field guide to the region.In many ways this is the ideal guide:-- the entire continent in a single volume- everything pertaining to one species on one page- lots of illustrations per species- high quality illustrations, uniform in style- brief, succinct text- handy maps- expert author / illustrator- good sturdy, but flexible bindingHowever, some things could be improved. First, it cannot really be taken into the field except in a bag which deters many users from actually employing it as a FIELD guide. Some will say that the large number of species justify the bulk, but this is not so: look at the Collins Bird Guide (Mullarney, et al.) which has used smart layout and cut out the blank areas to cram as much information in as possible. If portability is a problem, then the separate Western and Eastern guides are a solution, or Kaufman for those who require less detail. Secondly, Sibley is often lacking in comparative identification notes for similar species. Both quibbles can surely be corrected in the next edition.So, which field guide to buy? If you have more than a passing interest in birds, then definitely Sibley. In that case, though, you probably want several guides including National Geographic and Peterson as (the former in particular) offer additional insight. For beginners or those who favour portability, Kaufman is an excellent option.Don't forget this is a the best birding aid for identifying migrants in Central and South Amnerica too.",3 "Essential addition to the birder's arsenal Sibley really hits a home run with this field guide. No other guide presents such a comprehensive catalogue of alternative plumages within each species, or attempts to illustrate distinctive patterns of flight as does Sibley. He even lists weights of each species, something no other guide does. The layout is clean and attractive. The illustrations show great artistic skill. The only quibble: this encyclopedic book is too large to carry in the field comfortably. I say, use this as a companion to the National Geographic guide, which should be your primary book in the field.",4 "great guide - great price This is a beautiful book and so well organized. Illustrations are stunning - very clear and extremely high quality. Yes it's too heavy to drag around but its the kind of thing that you will refer to at home all the time - it'll get the kids interested too",3 "An amazing guide The only authorative guide to U.S. birds. And, a great guide. No birder should be without it.",4 "Good Got it on time, and it was the right book... Even though I didn't use it for the class it was purchased for, it was inexpensive that it didn matter",2 "Accolades weigh heavy... ...And that is its heavist quibble at 2.5 pounds.",3 "Deficient detail and wasted page space Although Sibley's guide in very useful and informative, the artistry leaves much to be desired. While Sibley is a very gifted artist, very accurate portrayals of birds are required in field guides for the easy refernce in the field. Sibley's use of different positions and flight leave some identifiable characterists hidden to the reader. Also, the Sibly guide contains a lot of wasted page space. About half of the guide is white page. This space could have been used to depict birds in different plumage or enlarged pictures of the birds for better identification. It seems that Sibly shrinks his paintings down so small as to hide his lack of detail. At the least this guide could have been made smaller, to make a less cumbersome field guide. This guide makes a better book of art than a helpful field guide.",2 "Fly like an Eagle ---> The love of man for nature is manifested amply in this book. It a an exquisite labour of love. Page after page reaches out to you and envelopes you in the warmth and freedom of our feathered friends. Each illustration is a work of magic .The eye for detail here is amazing and the research is through. A classic forever.",4 "slow shipping is life although it took a week and a half to arrive, it got to me. . .and in great condition as well. Thanx",4 "A great guide that will live on the shelf Too heavy to consider taking into the field. This will have to stay on the shelf to use as a reference. Go with the National Geographic Guide if you plan to go birding.",1 "Eggzactly Wrong This is a book about identifying birds. The index does not include the word "egg", nor can any trace of the word be easily discovered....certainly no pictures. I am very disappointed with this monstrous oversight.",2 "The Sibley Guide to Birds The best bird book yet that I have seen or used. Terrific drawings of birds in multiple sex or age classifications. Easy to use.",4 "Good Quality Book came to me new without flaws or defects. Bought this for a class online because it was cheaper than what my school store sold it for. At the end of the class I sold it back to the school store for a profit. Can't argue with that.",3 "The best bird field guide out there As a field biologist I have used this book for years and my current one needs to be replaced from the abuse. I will say that I cannot use any other field guide. I find the many pictures and highlighting of key characteristics extremely helpful. Unlike Paterson's that only have one picture per species crammed on one page with multiple other species which makes it difficult to id when seeing a bird from any other angle besides the side or in alternative plumage. Audubon's is even more useless since the pictures and maps are all on different pages forcing you to constantly flipping pages and the only pictures are typically males in breeding plumage. The only draw back to this book is the size, but if it is a pocket guide that you need then Sibley does have the field guide in a smaller size for Eastern and Western US. This one is great for keeping in the car or on the desk unless you do not mind the weight.",4 "Birder's Bible David Sibley has gained a reputation as one of the Nation's top birders and has written extensively on birdwatching. His knowledge of birds and birding is unparallelled and his guides are well-written and well illustrated. The perfect companion for bird-watchers of any level.",4 "Exactly what we were looking for My husband and I are becoming more interested in birds and bird watching. This book was recommended to us by a friend. It was just the book I needed, and Amazon had it available. I would highly recommend this book!",3 "Great book. Great book for all levels of birders. We have used on copy so much we wore it out and bought another. We have also given as gifts to serval friends.",4 "Sibley book review Great guide! A bit big to drag around but an overall excellent identification guide. I especially like that it shows different plumage variations. And the side by side comparison of similar birds also helps in identifying birds that mostly vary by height. Great guide for all birding enthusiasts!",4 "bird-book This book is wonderful! Far exceeded my expectations... the illustrations and descriptions are very good. I bought this book to surprise my husband, and we both love it.",4 "First rate bird book We own several bird guides and find Sibley's second to none in terms of detail offered. The author learned to study the details from his ornithologist father. Sibley's realistic drawings are superior to most photographs found in other bird guides. They help the bird enthusiast to zero in on the important details when recognizing a new species of bird for the first time.Our first paperback copy of The Sibley Guide is more than 7 years old and remains in great condition despite being with us on all our day trips.",4 "From 10 to 50 something My husband bought this book for me last year and I purchased it for my niece this year. I am 50 something and my niece is 10 years old. We both enjoy this book immensely.I live in the South and my niece lives in the Desert Southwest.We have had the very best time on the telephone, thumbing through our books and telling each other which page to look at and telling each other which birds we have seen in our back yards.",4 "So nice I had to keep one! I bought two of these books for gifts but when my husband saw it he had to have one for us.It's that nice. We love it.",4 "simply the best Excellent water colors,excellent descriptions,excellent organization.Only minor problem is the size.It is a little large for a field guide.I haven't come across any better guide to birds.",4 "Fantastic Guide This is a fantastic guide. The drawings are really good and even difficult birds like raptors are shown in enough details and often many plumages. During my last trip to North America (Yellowstone) that guide has been a wonderful help identifying all the new North American species. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in North American birds.",4 "Sibley Guide to Birds Excellent reference book for bird identification. Sibley shows the birds in different stages and phases, which is invaluable in identifying birds.",4 "Great resource! This book continues to be the end-all go-to resource when trying to identify birds. Of the dozen of so books I have, this one gets used by far. This purchase was recently made for a friend that had borrowed my copy and hadn't seen a way to get it back to me for a couple of months.I've provided a link to another book that I think is just the field compliment to the Sibley's. The nice thing about the Peterson (Kaufman) guide is the illustration of the under wings in flight. Enjoy!Kaufman Field Guide Birds of North America New Style",4 "The Holy Grail of Field Guides Not only is this book an incredible field guide, but makes a brilliant coffee table book as well as excellent bedside book. I can stare at the images for hours. Exquisitely detailed and very informative. I could go on and on, but why? Just read the other reviews...this is a masterpiece that will stand the test of time.",4 "The most comprehensive guide yet! Excellent!!! This is the most comprehensive field guide of North American birds I have seen yet. And having looked at, or having used, several field guides for foreign countries, this book excels them all! If only a field guide of this nature was available for the birds of Japan...Some may complain that this field guide lacks some habitat and behavior information. But if that were all contained in one volume, we'd probably have something the size of a phone book, or pulpit Bible. The purpose might then be defeated.What the Sibley guide lacks in behavior or habitat information is probably well covered in the National Geographic Guide. With just these two field guide to birds of NA, ""In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established"" (2 Corinthians 13:1). Yes, I believe this Biblical principle is practicle in God's revelation of nature as well.Just one little tidbit here. As far as I can recall, only David Sibley clearly says that the white wing patch in the underwings of the immature Golden Eagle is not always present. That would have saved me a good bit of confusion had I known that in my first sighting of that majestic bird 29 years ago near Leeds Point, NJ.Due to the larger size of this book, some bird watchers may prefer to use this book at home as a reference. However one may use this book, it is a must for every bird lover. I can't recommend it highly enough.David Sibley's work is to be highly commended in my estimation.",4 "Very Good Bird Book This guide is very thorough in the characteristics of each species.When I ordered the book, I was curious about some birds that appeared around the new apartment complex that I now live in. It didn't take long to find them.Thanks to Mr. Sibley, this is a resource book that I will keep within easy reach.",4 "An amateur's opinion I am an amateur. I do not have any in-depth knowledge of the subject. Now that you know my lack of qualifications; let me begin.This is simply the best book I have ever seen on the subject of birds. The illustrations are first class and have allowed me to identify many of my local species, many of which I have never even heard of. The amount of technical detail is just about correct for what I wish to know. The book was recommended to me by my father (who is a world renowned ornithologist) so this book must be appealing to people within the field also.Let me re-iterate; this is the best bird book I have ever seen.Whether you are an ornithologist or simply an amateur bird watcher, this is The Book for North America.Buy it, you will not be disappointed.",4 "Sibley's Bird Book we found the book to be extremely well organized with the bird descriptions, plates and habitats easily found and very accurate.recommend this book to all serious birders.",4 "Great Review for Bird Book The book was in great shape although it was used. And the book itself is a great assistance in the field.",4 "Best Guide Book Ever While these are illustrations and not photos, it is actually easier to identify birds. Shows juvenile stages, views from underneath in flight. Just the best possible resource.",4 "so you think the Audubon books are good? This book is all you need to find your bird-male, female, juvenile, adult, breeding, non-breeding, etc. The pictures show the the birds perching and on the wing, an explanation and phonetic spelling of their calls, it is the complete explanation that you have always wished you had when trying to identify a bird.ThisThe Sibley Guide to Birdsis a must have for the novice and the experienced birder.",4 "This is the birding guide you'll use I can't even began to imagine the research and work that went into this book, but it is comprehensive and user-friendly. I like that it shows drawings of male and female and different seasons and different ages of the birds. Very useful information!I also like the way Sibley provides additional information for species that look extremely similar (chickadees come to mind).My only quibble (and it is truly NOT a criticism) is that, in order to make different parts of the birds more identifiable, I do find some of the characteristics a little more emphasized than they are on the actual bird. (These are after all, drawings and not photos). But . . . I do not find that a detriment, but a help. Still, for me, it means that for the best results I usually need to compare the drawing with another bird guide that uses photographs. Using the two together is usually enough to clear up any confusion.",4 "The pinnacle of birding guides This is without a doubt the ""go to"" guide for bird identification. It has very detailed pictures of species in many different forms and variations, and in many positions. Although it is rather large, most people leave it at home or in their car as a reference volume. But still, it is the ""last word"", every serious birder must have a copy.",4 "Great Vendor-Great Book! Recently purchased Sibley Guide to Birds as I purchased a weekend home surrounded by a bird sanctuary. The book was recommended by a specialist in the field and is one of the most complete and user-friendly guides around. I ordered a second one for my other home. The product ordered was delivered quickly and exactly as advertised. Both vendor and book were great.",4 "Useful guide, range maps too small I've used this guide --note that it's not titled a ""FIELD"" guide-- since it first came out, but not often in the field. It's too large for the largest pocket, too heavy and cumbersome to add to the binoculars and, often, camera gear and be comfortable walking. My paperback copy has a well-sewn binding and lies flat when open, which makes it tremendously useful for:Identifying birds in your backyard, if you live in a place where there is still habitat and cover for more than House (English) sparrows and can sit at a table and study the book with the birds. A house or patio makes a good blind.Identifying birds in a reserve or park where you are basically driving to an observation deck pier, or blind.Keeping in the car in case you happen on a rest stop or a park or a good road shoulder with birds, and these are many. The car is a great blind -- birds tend to stay put, and an open window makes a good binocular (or camera) brace if the motor is turned off. The size and heft of the book is perhaps useful here -- it stays put on the car seat and stays open.My biggest problem with the Sibley guide is that the range maps are tiny, really too small for using to decide ""which species."" Range maps can be the quickest way to pin down a species before it flies away, especially for the less than expert of us, who take a long time to zero in on the defining detail -- the ""fine print"" -- for each type. And I rather agree with the reviewer who bewails the lack of mention of eggs -- a few paragraphs on lifestyle (Ground feeders? Hole nesters?) and egg and nest type for each group would have made the book more useful -- and more interesting. (To be fair, Sibley has taken up the lives of birds in a separate volume, ""The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior,"" and it's one of the best I know of, with his love of birds shining through every page and fascinating detail along with the general overview of the ways birds live.)And speaking of groups, why were order names omitted? A sense of order characteristics is one of the most useful things a new birder can acquire. It seems silly to deny the book's users this easy rationalization of the groups, and any aspiring birder who has had -- as is likely-- a course or workshop in Natural History, birds or birding, or basic biology at the vertebrate level should appreciate the usefulness of taxonomic hierarchy. The book is in taxonomic sequence but does not in any way other than by a page of thumbnails attempt to separate the larger (ordinal level) groups.Because of size and weight of the Sibley guide, the near microscopic range maps, the sometimes skimpy habitat and lifestyle material, I use this book together with the Golden guide (Robbins, Zim, and others), which has a good-sized range map with the text for almost every species, and many sonograms of calls or songs, also with the text. While the sonograms may seem daunting at first, they are far better than attempts at spelling out calls once you get the hang of them -- which is not at all hard if you look at a sonogram or two while listening to a familiar bird singing. The older editions, boards with sewn bindings, were also of a size to go into a large jacket pocket, and after some use opened flat easily -- that field guides might actually go into the field is increasingly overlooked in the current style of book design!",3 "Best Birder Book The Peterson's Field Guide was always the favorite of our Field Guide collection, until we purchased The Sibley Guide to Birds. It is the best!!! We do have Tree Guides, but will purchase Sibley`s Tree Guide next!",4 "Excellent reference book This is the best ive ever seen to clssify and id different birds.Ido wonder if there isn't also a size easier to carry while out tramping in the woods?",4 "Very pleased - Excellent Tool I must agree with the 5 and 4 star reviews of the Sibley Guide. It is the best tool I have discovered for bird identification for a lay naturalist in hard print. I use it along with the Thayer Guide of North American Birds, an automated (DVD) birding program which generates a list of target birds displaying several characteristics including location that I enter on a pick list. Sibley closes down on the bird I viewed by giving me a complete set of illustrations showing profile, above and below views, flight patterns and other features of each species in a range of possible candidates. The aerial views are particularly valuable to me because I live on a wide fall line river in the Carolinas which attracts a large range of soaring birds. While I do not consider myself an expert birder, I have many years of experience with the natural world including 500 miles on the Appalachian Trail and several courses including bird identification with the USDA's training courses in natural history in Washington. The Sibley and Thayer Guides are two tools in my toolbox. I also go to the web to obtain detailed information on species I have identified. Another tool is my new 15 x 70 Orion binoculars from Amazon. While heavy, I use them primarily from my seated location on the river with my 65+ year hands holding them from the front tubes against my eyes. They are a very easy to use in this manner and anything smaller and lighter would not be effective in viewing birds and wildlife 300 to 2500 feet away. Another tool is my 8 x 30 binocular lightweight. These are best under the forest canopy where distances are not as great or on long hikes.Remember, in any activity there is rarely a tool that does everything. Consider your immediate needs and get the tools for the job. As your experience and interest grow, you can add additional items to your tool box. I am sure the Sibley Guide is not going to satisfy scientists and very experienced birders. But they too had a beginning and middle to their learning curve. I am very satisfied with the Sibley and have not found anything comparable for my purposes. I also own several other excellent for their purpose birding guides including The Little Golden Book of Birds that I received when I was ten years old - I still enjoy it.",4 "Stalking the Perfect Field Guide The Sibley Guide isn't aimed at beginning bird watchers attempting to identify a bird in the field. While even absolute beginners will appreciate Mr. Sibley's exquisite watercolors, this is primarily a visual reference and not a how-to-do-it key. Birds are in taxonomic order, and there is serious discussion and depiction of races within a species, something that will baffle novices. Beginners would be better served with the National Geographic Guide of Kenn Kauffman's new book.But for intermediate and advanced birders, or for serious beginners, this is a nearly perfect guide. In particular, I found the pages showing all of the flycatchers on one page, or all of the woodpeckers, or all of the small gulls, to be exceptionally well done. For the treatment of individual species, well, in most cases, you will only find better drawings in the specialty books. I'd be proud to hang any of Sibley's 6,000 or more watercolors depcited in this book on my wall at home.It's larger than a traditional field guide, but not so large that you can't lug it along in the field. Other reviews imply it's the size of an unabridged encyclopedia; in fact, it's about half again the size of the National Geographic guide.A few quibbles:- Stay away from the first printing. There seems to have been a problem with the color. The color quality (and accuracy) is much better in second and subsequent printings.- Some of the unusual birds, the rarities, are omitted. This spring it was my pleasure to watch a Eurasian Bullfinch. It's a bird that's in National Geographic, but not in Sibley. I'm told Sibley stayed with the birds he knew. Perhaps that's the explanation.- To the extent behavior is used in identifying birds - Empidonax flycatchers, for example - it's probably not described sufficiently.But these are truly quibbles. Overall this is a remarkable piece of work and already a classic in its field. There isn't yet a Perfect Birding Guide but David Sibley's work is as close as anyone has come.",4 "Good design - works in the field Having read many of the enclosed reveiws of same guide - YES - it should be more pocket friendly. That said, this guide's well designed visual and informational data is most compatible in identification and appreciation of birds in the field. The extensive knowledge condensed and thumbnailed is impressively accessible.The Stokes have done a great job of recognizing what information would be most helpful in the viewing of such an illusive subject. I have been able to identify shy and peckish birds more by behavior and habit than with pictures alone. Adding to that is a novel feat that brings character and fussiness to the creatures we so desire to observe.I'm city folk and appreciate the small pockets of habitat (unlike the guide) that citizens share calm moments with urban, transient and migratory birds and other dear survivors. How can one complain of too much information - I wonder.This effort works well for all levels of birders - an obvious effort of love and, I think, a must for any naturalist who takes the time to slow down some to experience and appreciate oft unnoticed neighbors who face challenges so like ours. Over population, pollution, competition and ever shrinking resources that produce such interesting results - embraced by the Stokes with their attention to Morph examples and new habitat created in gardens - residential, city and otherwise. These guys do toot their horns, mimic and use us as part of their plan.Here in SF we have flocks of runaway birds - successfuly living in open space for years. Parrots, Love Birds, Parrakeets, South American Siskins - all on the lam but have found a way to survive. They do not migrate, but flock in a united endeavor to persist. It is morphing worth watching and having a guide book that takes that reality into consideration provides an important inroad in acknowledging the appreciable effect we - and feral cats - have on the momentous and voir dire role we must effect.No - it does not fit in my pocket - still - I take it everywhere. It has replaced all my other guides, even those that fit in my roomy jacket. There, Dare I go outside with the albatross (binoculars) around my neck and a bird in hand (this guide). Yup.If I can suggest improvements - I'd narrow the book and add ribbons - my bookmarks notoriously fall out of place and sometimes it takes more than one outing to identify the ususal suspects.",4 "Si(m)bley the best It's hard to imagine a better thought out bird book than THE SIBLEY GUIDE TO BIRDS. With nearly 7,000 beautifully painted illustrations of over 800 species in 550 plus pages, there is no complaining about quantity. Quality is not a problem either. The illustrations show the birds in almost all plumages (seasonal & juvenile); regional variants and subspecies are shown in hundreds of additional paintings. The neccessary profiles for identification are here: perched, swimming, and flying - both top and bottom. The layout also shows that this is the work of a considerate birder. A page comprises two columns; picture, text and range map are arranged in identical order so a glance at an open book gives us a handy, side-by-side scan of four different birds.Even what I thought was a problem - it's oversized and doesn't fit in pockets - is suitably compensated for. I don't have to perpetually shield this book from a little rain; the cover is thick and flexible and it's weather resistant. Finally, I will gladly take the trade off, accepting the larger size for the additional illustrations.",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds: Field Identification This rating should actually be a four and a half, the only drawback on the wonderful book is it is to large for a field guide. With this book you will have no doubt in identifying your bird. Have fun.",3 "Fly like an Eagle ---> The love of man for nature is manifested amply in this book. It is an exquisite labour of love. Page after page reaches out to you and envelopes you in the warmth and freedom of our feathered friends. Each illustration is a work of magic .The eye for detail here is amazing and the research is through. A classic forever.",4 "Just awesome ! I've just received my ""Sibley"" as birders will call it soon. It's amazing. So much work, so many details. I've been birding for years and I own dozens of books on the subject but this ""Sibley"" is a masterpiece. It's been recommended to me by Amazon, I was now even aware that such a beauty was coming on the market. Thanks.",4 "Sibley is so helpful! BACK IN THE DAYS...when I was a young, inexperienced, birdwatcher of age 5, I found this book at a bookstore and started flipping through its pages. When my folks were ready to go, I would not leave it. So we bought the book, thinking ""Was this book really worth it?"" And it was.3 YEARS LATER...Sibley's guide is awesome! I could look at it for hours. It has got top-notch info that is suprisingly helpful for any person interested in birds. If you are a beginner, you will learn so much from it (I did!) and if you have studied birds for a while, you will get to know species better.Go to your nearest bookstore or library to find it. It's really worth it!",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds----a must for birding . The Sibley Guide to Birds is necessary for anyone who has a serious or not-so-serious interest in identifying birds. The prose is well-written and easy to understand and each description gives plenty of information to help you further identify the different varieties of birds. But the most compelling feature, and one that isn't shared by any of the other bird books that I've come across, is the illustrations of each bird in all of its incarnations---from hatchling to adult and every stage of seasonal molt inbetween.",4 "A great book and a great gift We've already got a copy of this book and we decided to give this copy as a gift. It was a hit. The illustrations and descriptions are great. Very easy to use.",4 "Birds of My Region I am using this product as a study guide for a field elective class in college. It has supplied me with great pictures and information for almost every bird I have had to study so far. I love the quizzing feature the most. It has been the highest effective learning tool I've used with this DVD.I think this is a great product. I reccomend it.",4 "The best field guide for identifying birds. The latest attempt to publish the perfect bird guide book comes very close. The Sibley guide is more comprehensive than the National Geographic guide (NG) in its inclusion of views. In examining each page of the book I was bewildered at the number of views. The first published drawings I have seen of some species in flight are in this thorough book.The group accounts to begin each section are excellent. These accounts show all species in a family on one page; often examining hard to identify plumages like first-winter female wood-warblers. The range maps and voice details are much better than any previous attempt. Identification skills are sprinkled throughout the book in areas where they are most needed. In this regard, the Sibley guide gives the user some of what Kenn Kaufman's Advanced Birding, Jack Connor's The Complete Birder and the American Birding Association's Birding magazine provide.It falls short of perfection in four areas that will be considered minor by most readers:The drawings are not as sharp as in the NG. The feather detail is often absent and edges are blurred leaving less of the feather texture affect found in the NG. This may be a purposeful attempt to get users to focus on the feel of the bird rather than searching for details that can sometimes only be seen with a bird in hand.The habitat information is not as complete as in the NG. Unlike the NG where habitat and historical details are provided with individual species, the Sibley guide gives their habitat info in group descriptions at the tops of most pages.There are still some omissions. While I have not had time to search for every vagrant species, two birds I have personally seen in North America are not included - the whiskered tern and the brown shrike.It is not field worthy. In this I expect some will disagree. It will surely fit in a shoulder bag or backpack. Perhaps more important, it may be good for birding if birders don't take it with them. Birding skills are developed by viewing birds and trying to remember and record details. This guide's utility will be as the definitive guide for pre and post observation.I am still giving this book five stars and advise every serious birder to purchase it, study it, and learn from it. It will be the first guide I turn to when I'm back at my car after a cool morning in the field.",4 "New Standard for Bird Field Guides David Sibley has written an excellent field guide. This book surpasses National Geographic's "Field Guide to Birds of North America" and the Peterson's Series of Bird Guides. It includes a greater number of illustrations and portrays more of the various ages of the birds. One has to appreciate the flight views of the many birds.The colors of the illustrations are excellent. This corrects one compliant of the 3rd edition of National Geographic Field Guide. Advanced and beginning birders will benefit from the examples. The range maps have been adjusted in several cases. Sibley has taken great care in producing the most up-to-date field guide.The accompanying text is very informative. It is packed with information about each species. Sibley "Guide to Birds" definitely shows that years were taken to produce this comprehensive reference.If there is a downside, this book is heavy. Many pages were required to incorporate all the interesting and informative information contained in this fabulous book!Sibley has set a new standard in Bird Field Guides. It will be years before this book is surpassed. Sibley's ""Guide to Birds"" is a must book for any birders library.",4 "A wonderful, practical guide!! After spending a weekend in the field with the new Sibley's, I can attest to the value of this book. Initially I was impressed by the many illustrations and detail that obviously go into every species description. Sibley spends needed time and space on difficult-to-identify species instead of just a couple of head profiles. On a weekend when I saw both Harlan's and Krider's Red-tailed Hawks (as well as the usual birds), this was quite welcome. The only item that could be a possible drawback with this book is that I don't feel enough attention was given to identifying habitat for many birds. When one is trying to Empidonax flycatchers, habitat is vital when making identification. While habitat is mentioned, I just don't think that it is given the importance it should have. That said, this book is a winner!! I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this book (or give it as a gift). It may replace your field guide of choice, but even if it doesn't it is an excellent supplement. As an aside - with all the splitting going on, this is the first book I've seen (I haven't looked at Kaufman's) that places Vireos with the Jays they have now been classified with. Also, all the most recent name changes have been included. Quite a benefit!",4 "Every bird watcher will want this book in his or her library From the moment I first opened David Sibley's new field guide, I was mesmerized. It offers a compact presentation on every species of bird north of the Mexican border and is undoubtedly one of the most user-friendly guides ever developed. In many ways, Sibley takes Roger Torey Peterson's method to its logical end--a guide that capsulizes all the essential information about similar species, arraying them close to each other for comparison. But unlike Peterson, Sibley presents ample information on the many plumages of individual species which are apt to confuse even some of the most experienced birders. Sibley's art work is very appealing to the eye, and his bird potraits are all very naturally posed. He also points out distinguishing field marks with text arrayed alongside his portraits, facilitating rapid identification. His approach also offers flight views together with perched views where that is helpful.There are a few negatives--only a few. The book would be unwieldy to carry in the field. (Best to bring it along and leave it in the car, perhaps.) The range maps are for the most part too small to easily distinguish, especially where birds appear in only limited areas. And the description of songs and calls strike me as inferior to Peterson's, from which I've learned most of the songs and calls I know over the past 40 years.In comparison to the other new bird guide just published, Kenn Kaufman's "Focus Guide," I much prefer David Sibley's. While Kaufman has crammed an incredible amount of information into a small, very quickly accessible volume, Sibley's is far more useful in distinguishing between species. Kaufman's is far handier to carry along in the field, but it offers far less data on individual species than Sibley. (Although I cannot feature using this information, Sibley even gives the average weight of each species--a fascinating bit of information not readily available in most other guides.)In any event, if you are a person interested in birds at any level of expertise, you are bound to enjoy David Sibley's excellent new guide. Buy a copy as soon as you can!",4 "Get this book! The arrival of this book gives North American birders what their European counterparts have enjoyed for some time now - a first rate, superbly illustrated bird guide. The artwork by the author, David Sibley, is equal to the best work in the better European guides.This is work by someone who knows what birds look like. And can convey that knowledge through a drawing. The colors are clear and bright (the way so many birds actually look when seen well) and though occasionally they may seem a touch off, they are probably as accurate as modern printing will allow. The figures are a refreshing change from the often too dark and dingy, over detailed, and awkward images in some other guides, North American or otherwise.Where feather detail is needed, it's shown, see p. 186, Western Sandpiper, for example. The birds are accurately posed, and, equally important, they are well portrayed in terms of head and body shape and ""facial"" expression. The printing in my copy is excellent and tack sharp.The organization and layout for this book is outstanding, and though it may remind some of the equally excellent Birds of Europe by Svensson, Mullarney, and Zetterstrom, it differs somewhat. For one thing, Sibley seems to treat birds more in terms of natural groupings than as completely individual entities. This reflects the more fluid context that many forms exist in, rather than our rigid and heirarchical taxonomies.The text on the top of many pages refers to both (usually) of the species shown, and there are many other extra bits of information scattered throughout like this. Birds are shown by age and sex from top to bottom of the page. If you want to compare juvenile plumages of two similar species, you can find them both at the top of the column, just under the images of flying birds. All the birds on a plate generally face the same direction too, facilitating easy comparisons.I would have liked to see more information on habitat and especially status, even though the latter is more subjective and can vary throughout a species' range. But these are minor complaints and the book really stands up as it is.It's true, you won't be carrying this book in your pockets - unless they are particularly large ones! But it's no larger than many of the other international guides out, and lighter than many of them. Stick it in a book cover and drop it in your day bag or pack. You won't notice it! I recently carried one of the heavy international field guides for a couple of months in my pack. It wasn't the problem I thought it might be.Probably the best technique for birding is to just leave it in your pack or car most of the time anyway, having studied it at home and gotten an idea of what to expect on the outing. But even very experienced birders may want to consult their guide on the spot occasionally. This one is no doorstop, so you'll be able to take it along.Because of its excellent organization, outstanding illustrations, and up to date information, this is now the best bird guide for North America. Both beginners and experts will no doubt find it very useful. Thanks and congratulations to the author for such good work, and to all you birders out there, get this book!",4 "Great structure and approach to details Many a word has been said about this wonderful book and rightly so! It combines the styles of all the previous versions of birding guides, corrects their mistakes in structuring (e.g. maps or descriptions at the end of the book, etc.) and much more: you finally have the opportunity to see each bird from as many as five+ different positions, including flight patterns, and all on one page! The drawings remind me of those by Roger Tory Peterson, but you get more different angles. In a word, I would say this book represents a new generation of bird guides and sets a new standard of field guide publishing.Very highly recommended.",4 "Amazing achievement for birders to treasure I own many, many books on birds and this by far is the most comprehensive and useful. Each bird is shown in several poses, with the map right on the same page, and information on the size, song, movement, and other details.The birds of a type are also shown side by side, making it easy to glance through a group of pictures to determine which one you have seen. Birds are shown in flight with wings both up and down, helping identify flying birds.On the downside, this book is fairly large and not a pocket-portable variety. This is a great book to have on the table for reference, and to look through by the fire, but wouldn't be one you carry out with you hiking. The maps are also a bit on the small side, but they do give you a general impression of where the birds are found.A great book for a birder who already has a small pocket-guide, but wants something more substantial for the tricker identifications. Also great for casual reading!",4 "Just Back from Cape Cod Having recently received Sibley's Guide, I took off for Cape Cod, Sibley in hand, accompanied by my well worn Stokes and National Geographic 3rd edition. Mission: Identification of shore and wading birds, fall warblers, gulls. Sibley is a bit big for use as a field guide, but it surpassed the other two excellent guides in its presentation of each bird in its various plumages, by gender, maturity and season. The art work is accurate and second to none. I appreciated the fact that each bird was presented in a consistent profile, bird to bird as opposed to a variety of attitudes or positions. So, while the other guides may make it out into the field, Sibley will at least be close by in camp, the car, the boat for a complete and authoritative answer.",4 "Sibley Guide to the Birds, a review. No single field guide is comprehensive. No single field guide so out strips all others as to make them a bunch of has-beens. And this guide is no different. Now, before we go to much further it should be noted that this is a monumental work for one person. The art work in particular is excellent and goes up from there. Where I felt it fell short was in the written material. There were several times where there was no mention of a behavior that is considered, at least in my personal experience (and by most other field guides), to be standard field marks. Examples: The call of the eastern phoebe often is a harsh, grating, "phoebe!" And there is a reason why wagtails are called wagtails. And yet there is no mention of either of these are in the Mr. Sibley' guide. I.E. I felt that many level 1001 field marks/behaviors were left out. Left me wondering what else was missed/left out. I also had difficulty with the authors song transcriptions. For myself they did not convey the tone and quality of the songs that gave me that ""of yes that's it!"" feeling. This, I feel, is really an issue particular to me.This guide approaches the work of R.T. Peterson and the National Geographic guide, and is far better than nearly anything else after that. In the second addition, I'm sure there will be a second addition, I hope the main improvements will be in the written material. Breaking it down to two books for eastern and western geographical areas would be a reasonable consideration as there is a natural division east and west. It would open up more room for written material. Pictures are all well and good, but I find it is often the written material that cuts to the chase and eliminates all doubt.In the final assessment this clearly is a world class effort, and should be on any birders bookshelf. I have my copy. Do you?",3 "Valuable Reference for Traveling, Experienced Bird Watchers Before reviewing The Sibley Guide to Birds, I would like to note that David Allen Sibley has done an outstanding job of research, illustration, and description in this unique resource. He should be commended and honored for his contribution!Think of this guide as an encyclopedia for experienced bird watchers that you would feel comfortable having with you in your car for checking birds you do not already know well. As such, it will be of most value for those who are doing extensive bird watching in distant geographic areas which are new to them, north of Mexico in North America. The book is too large, bulky, and heavy to be easily carried by most people during actual bird watching activities. If you are making extensive sketches or taking photographs with appropriate lenses, you can probably wait to do your identifications until you get home. If you already have a good guide for identifying rare birds in your library, you can probably skip this book. If you don't have such a guide, this book is for you!As a true, carry-along-with-you field guide, I would rate the book a three star effort for beginning bird watchers because it is well beyond their needs or easy ability to use. A beginner would still be trying to find the right section long after the bird was gone, as Mr. Sibley points out in his excellent inroductory remarks on how to identify birds.The book has many commendable features. The Guide's best feature are the more than 6600 illustrations of 810 species and 350 regional populations. The illustrations also cover each bird during its development to full adult markings and characteristics. Each one is carefully done to capture the bird both sitting and flying from the same perspectives, to make comparisons easier to do. The beginning of the book has a superb, brief description of how to identify the feathered and bare sections of the various major feather groups.Clearly, anyone could enjoy this book simply to view at home in front of the fire on a cold winter's night. The illustrations evoked in me many of the same feelings of wonder that I feel when looking at Audubon's illustrations.The habitat and migration maps are detailed and well done.The voice descriptions are excellent.Many of the species also have good general descriptions.If you are not sure about a person's familiarity with identifying birds, you may not want to give this book as a gift. You may unintentionally provide a volume that will not be very helpful.If someone tells you they want this volume, they will be delighted to receive it as a gift because they will have a practical use for it and will appreciate its beauty.After you have had a chance to look at these gorgeous illustrations, I suggest that you think about the other potential appeals of bird watching. Bird behavior to me is far more interesting than bird identification. I also enjoy watching nesting behavior more than feeding behavior. How can you capture more kinds of fun and learning from your bird watching? What lessons does that hold for observing people, as well?Capture all of your importance experiences in a way that's meaningful to you!",4 "Good book for a semi-serious beginner birder I've got to admit, the term ""birdwatcher"" conjures up all sorts of images of that skinny strange lady on ""The Beverly Hillbillies."" So I call myself a birder. That's what birdwatchers call themselves these days. Birders. Well ok, I'm a very amateur birder, but I do have some great assistants that have been learning all about birds right along with me.You see, when we started homeschooling, we knew nothing about nature. We did, however, have a bird feeder right outside our window. Before long, the kids started asking ""what's that little yellow bird"" or ""what's that bird with yellow and red on it's wings?"" As their teacher, I was feeling the pressure to know the answers. I needed help!After spending untold amounts of money on various field guides, I can now say hands down, this is the best book I can recommend for bird watching. With this book, my family has now identified 35 species of birds either in our yard or soaring overhead. That's 35 species of birds right here in my back yard.We are not serious birders at all, so I can't comment on whether this is the best book for really serious birders. If you are looking for a good, reliable bird book for a semi-serious beginning birder, then this book is a great purchase.",4 "Wildlife Biologist's rating I am a 61 year old Wildlife Biologist. I have not read any of the other reviews. Here is mine......after skimming this book. I received it 3 days ago and have had time to get a good idea of what it has to offer. At a later time I will go back to this review and update my comments.First, it is not a field guide....although it does not claim to be. I would rather have a bird book that fits in a large pocket so that I can take it into the field.This book does not have information on the niches and habits of the birds. That disappoints me. Mr. Sibley, why do you not tell us the habits of the birds? At least give me some new information.Mr. Sibley does go into great detail to describe the morphology of the birds. And that is the primary function of a bird guide. But I already have a very good idea of what the birds look like and the skill to identify most of them in the field. Ok....I will admit to not being able to quickly ID some of the passerines and many of the shore birds. And again, Mr. Sibly goes to great detail to explain the ""fine points"" of identification.But I want at least some information about the bird's life. For my needs, here is a book that I have depended on through the decades in the field....and I still do: A GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION, BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA (A GOLDEN FIELD GUIDE), by ROBBINS, BRUUN AND ZIM.....illustrations by ZIMMER. I love this little book. I have several copies. One of them my Grandmother had!Mr. Sibley.......you have done an exhaustive piece of work. I will keep your book in my collection and I will also buy one or two more or your books for my collection. Good job.",3 "The best guide to north american birds I will begin by brushing off the criticisms that most people gave this book.1. ""There's not enough text"". Well, it could use more text, and there is alot of blank space on the pages that could be more efficiently occupied, but knowing tidbits about the behaviour of a bird, or what habitat it is ""usually"" found in does not clinch the identification of a bird. There are many different plumages and views illustrated, with special sections for identifications that deserve special attention. It's good illustrations that show you what charactaristics to notice, which brings me to my next point...2. ""The drawings are not detailed enough."" Well, the detail in National Geographic is nice, but you're not going to see that much detail unless your holding the thing in your hand. Sibley gives strangely realistic portrayals of real-life view that you would get in the wild (I say strangely because they are watercolour and not really detailed, with an unusual ""soft but colorfull"" quality to them).3. ""It's hard to look up a species when you don't know what family it's found in."" This is also true, but it's a far more organized way than grouping them by colour or some other category, which would be far more confusing. Besides, how are you supposed to properly learn the families of birds if you have a book that's not organized by taxa?4. ""It's too heavy."" Well that's just what comes with having alot of illustrations, bigger size. It can't fit in you pocket, but you're not supposed to be reading it exactly while you're watching the bird. You should look up the bird after your observation. If anything, take some notes while watching it. And if you have trouble carrying it, do some pushups or check out the much smaller ""eastern"" and ""western"" versions.In summary, I love this book because it's easy to find what I'm looking for (due to the fairly large, uncrowded illustrations and taxonomical grouping and consistent format), and because the views are realistic. And there are many drawings of different plumages, which is convenient for identification. I would add however, that the few golden tidbits of text leave more to be desired...",4 "Sibley Guide is excellent I have used the Sibley Guide to Birds for over a year. In my opinion it is the best bird guide on the market. All of the people I know who work in the avian field have recommended it as their first choice. This year I purchased this guide as Christmas gifts for friends and family who also enjoy bird watching and have enjoyed looking through my copy of the guide.",4 "Darn Good Book I've only recently seriously started to try to indentify the birds I have been observing and photographing the last several years. So I must be considered a novice at identification, I guess. I bought this book, the National Geographic ""Field Guide to the Birds of North America"", and ""Birds of Ohio"", all at the same time. And I must say that all of them are very good, in my opinion. This particular book, ""The Sibley Guide to Birds"", helped me to positively indentify an American Bittern. And helped confirm several others. It is a good reference book, in my opinion. Very good. While I do find that the pics and info in the NG book are slightly better, I would still recommend this book to anyone. It is ""Awesome""! You can't go wrong with it.",3 "The Masses Can't Be Wrong, Can they? As a novice birder, I recently went on a birding trip to ANWAR with eight other veteran birders guided by Wilderness Birding Adventures out of Eagle River AK. Every birder but me had the same Guide Book, Sibley's. That is testimony enough for why I bought my own copy of this book.",4 "A terrific identification guide After looking at this book and compared it to others, I picked this for it showed differances between males, females, and juvenile birds. Some books show one real picture and sometimes that is not very clear. I also like how he showed picture in flight also.Only item I would like more is a little more written about what they eat or little more info on some of the more popular birds other then color or songs.I am happy with this book and I think you will also.",4 "Peterson started it....Sibley perfected it I've owned the Sibley since it's release and I've just about worn the poor book to nothing. This book, his life's work, holds a detail in it's paintings that is simply unsurpassed.The National Geographic was the guide of choice for many years, but now this is certainly tops. If you are a birder, you must own this, don't worry about the size or settle for the newer Eastern or Western mini-versions....Cowboy up and carry it in a pack or guide cover!",4 "Never Used one before, Glad I bought it I had never been a bird watcher, but my boyfriend lives in the country where we are surrounded by magnificent birds and he loves to know which is which so I got this for him. Now I have become a bird watcher too. This book is terrific, the drawings are more detailed than any photograph could be. A wonderful book even if you think you're only surrounded by robins and sparrows, pretty soon you'll realize there's much more!",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds The details in this book are wonderful. At last I have a clue about how to differentiate among the finches outside my window. A great leap forward over Petersen, et al.",4 "Sibley Guide This is the best bird book of its kind on the market. While it is a little too large to be as handy as Peterson's for a field guide (unless you have very large pockets), it is indispensable for the serious birder. The convenience of having all of the information about a particular bird on one page cannot be overstated, and the illustrations are not only accurate but -- like Audubon's -- are works of art.",4 "The Sibley Guide to Birds Wonderful resource. Birds are shown in flight and at rest for greater ID capabiliity. I had checked several books trying to ID a bird in my back yard with no luck - until checking Sibley's.",4 "Comprehensive and definitive... If you're looking for a book that can be your primary guide for long time, this is it. Neophytes and experts alike will benefit from its excess of information and excellent illustration.Personally, I had little trouble navigating through this rather sizeable book. Everything from illustrations to maps are clearly laid out in an orderly manner. It is very important to be able to quickly find the information you need at critical moments when birding.I also had few problems toting this book around. Any avid birder would be in good enough shape that a few extra pounds of baggage won't kill him.",4 "Great book. Wonderful book. I had other bird books previously but the illustrations on this one are far better, making a difference.",4 "Must have book for birders I live in a rural area along the San Gabriel River. My brother had become an avid birder and I began to wonder what all of the birds on the farm were - other than ""a brown bird"", etc. He recommended this book and it has become invaluable. I never knew there were so many different birds I was calling ""brown bird""!! Easy to look up by size, color, etc. with beautifully illustrated birds.",4 "A great guide to birding.... I was absolutely thrilled to receive this Sibley Guide To Birds...superb used condition and just exactly what I needed. This guide gives you the winter and summer plumage, migration, areas, and all other pertinent information needed to identify the birds in your back yard. I was very pleased with the way the book is laid out. I have had great fun looking up our ""fine feathered friends"". Thank you for the fast shipping and excellent condition of this book.",4 "nice good reference field guide book for beginner's like me i used it a lot i live on the backseat of the car.",4 "Best Bird Books This book covers exactly what you'd expect, has detailed, comprehensive drawings including multiple ages, markings, and flight characteristics for EVERY bird. It's a great help with identifying birds in the region",4 "The best (table) guide. This is the larger book and is Large for a field guide. It is great as a reference, and i think Sibley's guides are the best.",4 "Book is great I bought this book for my husband who has long been an avid bird watcher. He had a book but when one of his friends brought in his copy of this book and my husband got a chance to look at it, he insisted that he wanted one, too. He said it just has so much more information on birds and he loves the photos.",4 "Customer review Great quality! Fast delivery even before the estimate time of arrival! I would order from these suppliers anytime!The package includes:The pens are great if you do landscapes or scenery.They have high quality brush-points, easy to use and the color does not smudge after drying.You can use these pens for sketches, journals, cartooning, and ink drawings.This set had 6 pens: earth tones from Sepia to Yellow Ochre.The price was good, too.",4 "Warning: Addictive These Faber pen sets come in wonderful, subtle colors and have a nimble, flexible (but not too flexible) tip. These are not your usual garish markers. I use them along with watercolors and get interesting, unusual effects. Creatively, they are worth giving a try.",4 "Helpful cartooning tool I liked the Pitt Artist Pens 8 Assorted Black by Faber-Castell so much that I decided to order these Faber-Castell earth tone brush pens for adding color. I'm very happy with the colors.",4 "Me markers I want This is such a great brand. I use only them when coloring in my books. Just to let off steam from doing housework,getaway from everybody. I can color anywhere even on vacation. I can always come back to my coloring work & it looks as if I did it yesterday.I always date it that's how you leave your mark. And if I let my cousin's,niece's & nephew's color in them . I tell them to write your name & the date. Come back 2 years later and it looks fresh as the day you did it. Giggles66",4 "Not Easy, Fun, or Quick I thought this would be a great way to make a gift... but, the kit did not have the tool needed... so I had to go find one (not that easy). I got very frustrated with this until I got into a rhythm, but still took longer and was tougher than expected. Ran out of the blue color, so had to improvise some. I don't recommend this for a first time user, maybe a more skilled user would find this Easy, Fun, and Quick.",1 "Great latch-hook kit! Easy and fun to make. This latch-hook kit was very fun to make. It is a good size, and it is not very difficult. The colors go together very well, and the finished kit looks just like the picture. I would recommend this kit to anyone who likes latch-hook kits.",4 "very pretty! Purchased this for daughter as she loves anything Native American due to her heritage. She is working dilegently on it..just loves it! Showed it to her friend (also has Native American heritage) and am planning on getting one for her as well.",4 "Great variety but soft stamps I loved this set because it included some words I needed in the same font so that my project looked cohesive. However, I found that the polymer used for these stamps were much softer than other stamps I've used (such as Stampendous brand). This means that detailed stamps with often mush when pressing down, forming thicker letters and less detailed images. You must be careful to apply a light amount of pressure when using these. Note: for those new to stamping, you do need an acrylic block to adhere these to.",3 "Purple construction paper This paper is very durable, and the purple color is very nice. Its a dark and deep purple. Would recommend for anyone looking to use the paper for projects.",4 "Does the job I purchased this set of brushes for a beginner painting class. They do the job, however, I heard there are obviously better brushes around the same price. Not bad... not good. Oh, and the brushes don't match as they do in the picture. I think I recieved about 4 or 5 different brands of brushes (different colors). Don't know if that matters to you but I thought I let you know. Also, comes w/ the sponge brushes... not sure of the technical name but those too arent' indicated in the picture.",2 "This seller does not stand by item pictured Fine Art Store does not stand by item pictured.This seller will show a set of brushes (10) and instead mails to you one brush of #10 SIZE. By the time you pay shipping to and back and sellercharges 15 Percent restocking charge, the seller gets a Free brush from youand can ""sell"" it again! Because of my unsatisfactory purchase, Amazonadded a note to the sellers item: ""Please note, you are only purchasingone brush, not the set that is pictured"" Too late for me. I recommend notdealing with this seller. Also Amazon tends to side with seller instead oftheir customer...",0 "A great brush I find it easier to paint foliage and clouds with this brush in Chinese water color. Oriental Art Supply is one of my favorite suppliers, and this brush is a great addition to their line of supplies for the Chinese water colorist. A Western water color artist might want to try this brush out for its unique painting properties. Expect a couple of hairs to come loose in the first couple of uses after 'cracking' the brush.",4 "decent for price The chair that it came with fell apart within two days of assembly even though the directions were followed to a T. Nevertheless, I got what I expected for the price I paid and the desk is still in working order. That's all that matters to me. With the lamp, it wasn't a bad deal. Just make sure you have another seating arrangement.",2 "No labeled Parts...Still Can't Figure It out The parts came unlabeled...no letters on any of the parts...the instructions and diagram are too small to read. I have not been able to figure out the assembly yet. Ridiculous. I would not have bought it if I knew it was a series of unlabeled metal poles and no instructions.",0 "Great Value Excellent Service I was first very concerned with buying furniture online. But when I asked Visiondecors customer service they were very helpful. I was able to get my item within 3 week (which isn't bad for such a large item). I hope they carry more furniture so that I can do some more home shopping.",4 "Series of serious errors I was upset when i found my package sitting on the porch of my aprtment, in full view so anyone could walk off with my order. In truth I cant really review the product because I wasnt able to put it together because there was no instruction manual included wiith my order. Well at least if someone stole it they would be unable to get any enjoyment out of it, just as I am.",0 "Simply amazing I'm very particular about the pens that I use and I must confess that I enjoy this one the most. The pen is very classy and has the elegant look of Montblanc. Excellent Christmas gift for those with an upscale taste.",4 "Great Gift My daughter received these as a present for her birthday. She's 12, loves crafts and she enjoyed making them all. I like the fact that are 4 different craft sets and all is included; the instructions easy to follow. I consider these art & crafts set a great gift.",4 "A good craft kit We got this craft kit for our 11 year old granddaughter. I think it is right for her age and she will enjoy working on the projects. The fact that everything needed to do the projects was provided prevents a lot of frustration on the part of her and her parents. I would recommend this product.",3 "Good for a rainy day I bought this for an 8 year old for a birthday gift, I always love crafts and thought it would be good for a rainy day. It is great for the price and the quality if pretty good. The only downfall is that we went through these crafts pretty quick. There is another set similar to this that looks to be a but harder but looks good none the less. For the price and contents this is a good project to keep an 8 year old occupied for a few hours!",3 "Shure I haven't done the Bobby pins yet but the creative marble is my favoritebut it's really just glass marbles with small sticker magnets that when finished with painting you can stick in the back.The Origami paper can be frustrating especially for children.When I was little I loved Window art but I don't remember that it had to dry for a very long time..The boxes are very small but that's good for storage.My creative marble set's paint was dried out so I used paint that I already had home.",2 "watercolor flair I am beginning a journey in my life. I feel to paint will cause relaxation, relaxation will cause happiness !These paints will help me in every way !",4 "Turns out great! I bought this item at Michael's craft store. As long as you follow the paper insert, it will turn out great. Some of the inked portions of the netting are incorrect. It is time consuming, however it will be a great addition to my baby's nursery.",3 "Very Cute, but Time Consuming This was very cute, but took three weeks to get to me! By the time I got it, I only had ten days to finish it. Between school and work, I was up until two or three o'clock every morning working on it. I still didn't get it finished until two days after I needed it. I would suggest that you order it at least six weeks ahead of when you need to get it completed by.",2 "A very handy brush This brush is useful for more than just Chinese landscape painting. I use it in my study of Chinese calligraphy and have found it to be reliable when forming Chinese characters. The hairs are fairly firm and stand up to use, although the artist should expect a few hairs to come loose in the first couple of painting sessions. On the whole, a workhorse brush for the Chinese water colorist.",4 "Poor WATERY colors ... I bought these based on some online reviews. I currently use 140lb Arches paper and W & N Artists' Sable Brushes. I found these very water and have poor pigment. I would not recommend it.",1 "misleading photo misleading photo , way too expensive for just one brush. I. i suggest people either buy in stores or spend almost 30 mins reading product description. Stay away from such listings.",0 "The real McCoy This is genuine, old-fashioned, grating wax. This wax is primarily bees-wax with a few stabilizers added to enhance its mold ability. At a half a pound, the price on this listing is a real bargain.Beeswax is the oldest, and most reliable means of sealing a graft against infection, dehydration and misalignment.Since this wax is made primarily from beeswax, you can mold it and shape it around the graft most of the time just with the heat of your hand. Sometimes, I use a candle or oil lamp to further allow the wax to infuse the outside of the graft.Grafting can be tricky. It helps to cut the grafts from the plant with an ultra sharp (preferably titanium) sheers.Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip. Once you have the two plant segments ready to graft (I use disposable, sterile scalpels the cut the graft contours)Medline Surgical Disposable Scalpels - Size 10 - Qty of 10 - Model MDS15210you can apply this wax to directly to the graft. I usually extend the wax around the graft for at least an inch on either side of the graft and mold it carefully to the stem without disturbing the graft. I usually perform the grafts in the early morning when the temperatures are relatively low.As the day progresses, and the air temperature warms, the wax becomes very pliable and you can finish the molding to the joined pieces without having to use extra heat.Beeswax (used for this wax) is antiseptic, completely inert to plants, and provides an incomparable seal for the graft to grow disease free. You'll probably want to also use some grafting tape in your techniques, depending on the size of the plant parts you are joining.Nurserymen's Tape - 1/2"" x 60 YD. NURSERYMEN'S TAPEThis is the finest grafting wax you can find. It's formula has withstood the test of time. At this price, you can't go wrong.",4 "Wax Review I mean it is grafting wax - what more do you need to know? It comes in a dark block, tends to be softer and more pliable than say candle wax (paraffin). This is a good thing as it allows the tree to grow and stretch underneath. I tend to melt it in a double tin can apparatus with a votive candle at the bottom and paint the melted wax onto my grafts to ensure the graft is sealed. Excessive moisture loss will significantly effect the success of your grafts....so will not lining up the cambium layers, not following good grafting techniques, selecting bad scion wood, etc... but I digress.... This is good grafting wax. A tad pricey though, you can probably fine it cheaper else where... I ordered it hear for the convenience.",4 "Read the descriptions carefully! There are several rulers under this heading and are very different in how they are used. Make sure you order the right one! Omnigrid always makes a great product.",3 "great product - fast delivery great product - fast delivery, did notknow they would be so easy to use to remove gel nail polish - was simpler than the old way of removing the polish",4 "This Is A Great Book This book provides so many excellent ideas about doing art processes with my 3 year old son. There are so many art activities in this book. Art is no longer about waiting for him to pick up the crayons and draw. We go out to explore art together. We have lots of fun because of this book. It is the best preschool art book I've ever seen. I love it and recommend it!",4 "Preschool art: Drawing not what I expected I was hoping for something new but book is full of projects that can be easily found in other publications and on-line. Wish I hadn't purchased this book.",1 "New Invention from which a Few will Benefit This is a neat gadget for quickly and easily affixing reinforcements to damaged/torn ring holes in notebook paper. So, for those who might be responsible for keeping ringed notebooks, this applicator will be most appreciated. It is not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it is a thoughtful solution to a mundane job that must be done. If you are one of those people, I would suggest you buy it or ask your boss to buy it because it is worth its cost and will improve your efficiency. I bought one of these to maintain investment statements and confirmations for personal use, and I think it is great.",4 "Meh This device really doesn't save any time. First, it's difficult to position the applicator so that it lines up with the hole; think of trying to staple something at a very precise spot. It's likely that most of the time you'll end up applying a ring over a third or half of the hole. Second, there's no consistency in the number of rings this applicator puts down. Sometimes you'll get exactly one ring and other times you get two or three rings. I used this thirteen times in a row and four times I got two or even three rings on the same spot. It doesn't seem like there's an easy solution to this problem--if the rings are less sticky, the applicator might be able to put them down more consistently but then the rings might not stick on the page. In conclusion I wouldn't recommend this product and I think you're better off using these, http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Hole-Reinforcements-Diameter-White/dp/B00006IBUZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359160577&sr=8-1&keywords=hole+protector, and applying the ring enforcements by hand.",1 "Artists Color Wheel Mixing Guide (Pkg. of 3) I feel this product will make a big difference with the type of work I perform. I was very impressed by the style (front and back), as well as the ease of which I have found to determine what colors work well together. It definitely makes my job in preparing to help my Wedding Planning business and clients so much easier, for them as well as myself. I was extremely pleased with how I received the packages. No problems whatsoever, as far as being bent, marked, etc. It was handled in the utmost professionalism.",4 "Great tool for artists! I have been painting for many many years. Why oh why didn't I feel the need to get a color wheel sooner! This has been a wonderful tool - I won't be without one now!",4 "Very helpful I bought this for my husband, who is a painter. The wheel is very helpful to him in mixing colors.",4 "So-so Quality This thread is very beautiful and shiny to use. However the strands come apart whether you want them to or not so it's best if you only need one strand. It also gets knotted and frayed VERY easily so one must be VERY gentle with it. All in all, it has a gorgeous effect but is SO frustrating!",1 "Better than the gold floss I have been embroidering with the DMC floss for a number of years. Talk about frustrating to work with! I bought this thread thinking it was the same floss just wound on a spool rather than twisted into the typical floss hank. It isn't. The thread is just one continuous strand as opposed to the six strands in the floss. The thread is easy to fold back on itself twice to make a three-strand ""floss"" (which is what I use). It does not shred like the floss does, which means far less is wasted. It looks exactly the same on the finished product. It still is more difficult to work with than regular cotton floss, but it is so much better than the metalic floss!",3 "Excellent Product I bought the Empressor several years ago and I use it regularly. It's easy to use and makes wonderful designs when paired with a brass template.",3 "Long Glass-head Pins, I Love Them After seeing a video by a seamstress who uses these, I had to buy some and check out her claims. Yes, they are great! I'll never go back to the standard size pins. The extra length makes them a easy to manipulate when pinning cloth and pattern. This is a sewing aid I'm happy to not be ""cheap"" about.",4 "Not quite as ""brilliant"" as I thought, but covered well I sprayed a large metal plate with this product. It covered very well and left a matt finish. I had expected it to be a shiny metallic so I was a little disappointed in how it turned out.",3 "Brilliant Copper This paint came quickly and was all that I needed for my project to be complete. This was one of a few sites to have this available to me.",3 "Great sewing machine value Tension was perfect right out of the box. It is plastic cased, so I am treating it gingerly compared to the hefty metal machine on which I learned to sew. Very easy to thread and wind bobbins. The manual has very clear illustrations. However, it requires some flipping through as each series of steps is printed in several languages. Very enjoyable, and I look forward to using it. I hope with care it lasts a good long time.",3 "not worth the money The machine worked for a few days... it was out of warranty by the time I started to use it. The amnual says that it has no user serviceable parts. So had to pay $50 just to get it fixed. Spend more and buy a better quality machine. The authorized service center guy told me these type of cheap machines break very frequently. Stay away!",1 "Beginner quality It is beginner quality. You may have already expected this because you see the price. One cent price, one cent quality - the Chinese saying.",2 "Is not 1"" square I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1"" x 1"" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is ""1 cm/.625 inches"" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1"" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1"" x 1"" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use.",2 "Broke the third time I used it This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again.",0 "Not as described I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again.",1 "Works well, but not 1"" The 1"" square punch actually creates a square that fits inside a 1.5"" diameter circle. This means the square is more like 1.06066017 inches. (Diameter of the circle is 1.5 inches. If you put a square in the circle, the diagonal line across the square is 1.5"", creating a triangle with a 1.5"" hypotenuse and unknown size of each side. A squared plus B squared = C squared. if A=B, you get 2A^2=1.5^2. It's easy to solve from there...)It doesn't matter a lot, except if you are creating squares that you want to fit into a larger project - like cover a certain size surface. As you put square next to square, the difference adds up surprisingly quickly!",2 "Works well No negative comments. Excellent, useful punch! Clean cut! Great for greeting cards, to use both punch and punched out star.",4 "Wonderful Product Works great and easy to use. We purchased this to make stars for a VBS picture frame project. Thought it would punch through foam, but the foam was too think. Ended up using cardstock, which worked wonderfully, and took a lot less time than cutting each star by hand.",4 "Smaller than I thought I bought this item to make decorations for my husband's send off party for his deployment. When it said 1 inch I was thinking that the star would be about the size of a quarter. But it's not. Its about the size of a penny. The description could be better for this item. However I did get it to work. I just had to change some things up a bit. And the product works great. I would have just bought a bigger size had I known how small this was.",3 "replacement parts It can be hard to find replacement parts, so we ordered two sets and are still using the first one. A bit pricey for what they are, but cheaper than buying a new hole punch.",4 "Lots of comments! This is one of the pendants I get the most comments on. My little neices also love to open it and see if anything is inside. Its pretty tiny so putting anything inside is hard, but you could foldup a tiny little note. It is very unique and a lot of people want to touch it for some reason. :)",4 "Amen! a prayer box!! Love this prayer box, it is just the right size and the hinge where the chain goes through is wide enough for a larger replacement, just in case you prefer a different size chain. I also like the chain lentgh that it came with, it is perfect.But the thing that I don't get is, the quality of the chain is misleading. A sterling silver that tarnished in section part of the chain. I tried to clean it with the jewelry cleanner but it didn't work.I am going to send an email to the seller to see if they will replace it.PearlKauai,Hawaii",3 "Professional tool for professioinal results I have been working with this same knotting tool for over a year now. I bought the Bead Cord knotter tool at the suggestion of a jeweler friend, who was helping me earn extra money. At the time that I purchased it, I had no prior experience with stringing, beading or knotting. I learned gradually solely by using the included instruction book.I was nervous handling other people's pearls at first, so those first three necklace strands were rejected by the jeweler as not professional enough, and he took the jobs over and redid them himself. But he gave me more work, and with a little more persistence, I got the hang of it. The frequency of beading and pearl restringing work varies, but I have been knotting about 2 strands per week. Most are 18 inches in length, but I have restrung strands as long as 40 inches with tight, consistent knots using this tool.This knotter is sturdy and durable, I have no complaint with it. I believe it's the best tool for the job. I am very glad that I took the jeweler's advice by not purchasing a less expensive plastic model, as this wood-handled tool is serving me very well.",4 "mildly helpful This tool is mildly helpful with knotting while stringing pearls, but not as helpful as I had hoped. The metal will cut #1 silk beading cord, which is very disconcerting because then one is left with starting over AND having to cut out every knot. Also, having somewhat small hands, I found it awkward and after a while, somewhat painful to push the lever up. It was not possible for me to knot without putting the tool down in between knots because of the way I had to grasp it in order to push the lever up. All in all, it made knotting marginally faster than just using a straight pin or hat pin.",2 "Even I did a credible job I don't have much experience with beading but needed to restring my mom's pearl necklace. I live in a rural community and didn't find anyone local who could do it so I got this tool, watched some youtube videos on using it, practiced a bit on some beads and voilá, my necklace is back in action. I would advise anyone doing this for the first time not to glue the silk initially as the instructions say because if you make a mistake and have to start again with a new piece of silk thread the pearl is literally part of the silk thread. I now have two less pearls on my necklace. Lesson learned and I have a scrawny neck so all was not lost.The Bead Cord Knotting Tool was fantastic and easy to use. The knots are barely visible and tight to the pearls. I chose this tool over others that didn't have the spring loaded push and I was glad, it seemed intuitive and I had less fumbling to contend with.",4 "To Hand Knot or to Cheat...I say cheat... Upon receiving a strand of the most beautiful freshwater pearls I have seen from my husband for Christmas, we were both sadly disappointed to realize someone chose to simply string these these gems from the sea instead of individually knotting the strand. For those of you who don't understand the difference, just stringing the pearls cause a 100" of gorgeous pearls to lay so stiffly that simply winding them to place them in the gift box was almost impossible. Without the individual knots, the beautiful of each individual pearl is lost and the necklace looks cheap and costume-ish. The gift box actually had to be taped to keep the top on because the pearls would wind down small enough to fit in without popping the top off.Not being willing to allow those beautiful pearls to live their lives all scrunched together, I decided to take the strand apart and knot my own necklace. The big questions was to use a needle and awl and do it the old-fashion way by hand-knotting or use the Beadalon Cord Knotting Tool. I must admit to having a leaning for the 'old-fashion' ways but the thought of knitting 100" of pearls led me on a more modern path...and I am so glad it did.There is a short learning curve with the Beadalon Knotting Tool so you will be knotting your strand within minutes. You get a perfect knot each and every time so there is visual continuity and the peals lay and drap with grace. Needless to say, this is a much quicker method that using a needle and awl so that is an added benefit.In the end, my 100" endless strand of freshwater pearls became a 117" endless strand of knotted freshwater pearls with enough left over to make a matching bracelet. They drape beautiful and feel luxurious and even with the price of restringing, came at a price far below what a knotted strand like this would cost. If you are looking for a Knotting Tool, Bedalon is the way to go!",4 "Handy Tool I make some of my own jewelry, and make some for gifts (more often); however I've found that knotting pearls is a laborous and painstaking process. So I purchased this handy tool and it's a big help! I recommend it.",4 "ALWAYS WANTED ONE. ARRIVED VERY QUICKLEY...I HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO USE IT YET, BUT I AM SURE IT WILL DO JUST WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL AS LONG AS I CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE IT...LOL...",4 "It is NOT Shuen paper It is the cheapest practice paper made from straws. It has nothing to do with "Shuen". It is only for the very beginners.",1 "Do not work for lefties These scissors do not work for kids who are left-handed. My husband and I (as well as our 3-year old) tried them and for whatever reason don't work if you try to cut left-handed.",0 "Do not work well I usually like this brand of toys but I was very disappointed about this scissors. They don't cut well paper. It's very hard for toddlers to manage. I don't recommend it.",1 "Cheap plastic These all-plastic scissors can't cut construction paper. Even while working really slowly and carefully, they rip the paper and the result is unsightly. It didn't handle normal paper that well either. I should have put a few extra dollars and gotten something metallic.",1 "Perfect for Toddlers doing crafts! We bought this for our 3 year old daughter who has more fun ""cutting"" things than drawing. What I really liked is there is no metal with these scissors! She has made MANY zig-zag cuts and projects that she presents to us (her parents :) These are a good investment for any child. TV has made them so non-creative, and stolen not only their innocence, but their critical thinking as well. I think TVs should come with as much warning as tobacco products do! So, These are a true Winner for kids!",3 "not really scissors... more like plastic. Disappointed. They cannot really cut. Maybe for a two year old. But not for kindergarten or first grade.",1 "Very Difficult to work with The scissors are very very difficult to works with. The plastic ""blades"" are slightly far apart and being plastic it was a torture to cut with. I was in pain watching my dd (2.8 yr old) struggle with those, and mind you she is otherwise great with normal scissors. I just thought to try the safer ones. Her friend who was just learning (3yr old) to use scissors just gave up, they were too frustrating. For young learners look somewhere else. Would not recommend.",0 "EXCELLENT!!! I carry this with me everywhere. I do a lot of writing in my journal and I prefer to use a dip pen more than anything else, so this is the perfect little kit. I also do quite a bit of letter writing. Inside the box, there is enough room for two small rulers, a compass, a bone folder for letters, an eraser, a couple of wax seals, alcohol travel burner for wax, about 4 or 5 sticks of wax and a small stamp pad for same, extra pencil lead, a small coffin for extra pen nibs, a sandpaper pencil pointer, and a small bottle of acrylic ink pen-nib cleaner, like those little Speedball ink bottles except it's a pen cleaner. I was amazed that even though the box and the little space is small, I could cram so much into it. The only problems I had with the whole thing is that there is a plaque on the top of the box with the company's name on it...I took it off and it now has my own plaque on it. And, the case for it is very nicely made, but it ALSO has the company's name on it. I just put the cloth carry-case upside down with the name on the bottom and I never see it. I had never written with a glass pen before this set. For broad strokes and using quite a bit of ink, that's the glass pen right out of the box. So I used some very-very fine grit sandpaper to make a sharp point on it and now it works great!Overall, WELL WORTH THE PRICE!",4 "Wish I'd gone larger Every time I buy these pencils I always wish I'd purchased a larger set. Next time I'm going for the 120 at least. I'm an illustrator and I've used numerous different brands of colored pencil and there just isn't any comparison. Prisma are fluid, just soft enough for rich color while stiff enough to create detail. The colors are brilliant. I have yet to find anything that compares and am willing to pay the price because they really create a quality product",4 "I was pleased I actually thought these were larger scissors. They were the only set that were called ""Teachers' Bulk Set"" For that reason, I was thinking and hopeful that they were larger than they were. Oh, well, they are sharp and cut well. That is the main thing I wanted.",3 "Easy and safe Easy to use and safe; my only gripe is that for the price I only get about five sheeets'worth of protection. However, both me and a friend with old family photos and newspaper articles finds this very useful for preserving heritage paper items.",3 "Not enough product in this size I like the product...easy to use, no odor...but this smaller size will only treat a few documents. If you have anything more than a few items to treat buy the larger 5 oz size. And does it really need to be so expensive?? I would give it 5 stars except for the price.",3 "Serves Its Purpose This archival mist seems to serve its purpose, but only time will really tell. The only problem I have with this product is that the amount of fluid you get does not match the price you pay. This bottle will provide no more than 5 papers worth of spraying, which is why I think it is really overpriced.",3 "Archival Mist This product is a must for scrapbookers who like to include momentos in their scrapbooks.",4 "over stocked I really have not tried these yet, still trying to figure out how I ended up ording 3 sets of scissors.",4 "A very poor attempt at a comeback... Bonnie, who produced some memorable tunes in the 80's, attempts to capitalize on Nicki French's hit remake of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by remaking Meatloaf's "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" in the same vein. The songs here are extremely weak and the entire project sounds uninspired. Sometimes it's best to rest on past glories.",0 "BONNIE TYLER CAN DO NOTHING BADLY This CD, though not her best (That being reserved, in my opinion, for Faster Than the Speed of Night), is still fantastic. Listen to her moving rendition of the Air Supply staple "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" and see if you can come out of it the same. I could not, and have never seen anyone listen to it without getting completely swept away by it. Also, "You're the One" is a fantastic tune. Bonnie Tyler's voice isn't for everyone, but then that is music. Not everyone likes the same thing, and God forbid if they did. Her voice is full of feeling and emotion, that raw smokiness that tugs at the heart and never lets go. Listen to her music with an open mind and with appreciation for its artist, who came back from throat surgery told she would never sing, and yet she had one of the most memorable songs not only of the last decade, but of all time. This album, more contemporary than most of hers, stands as a testament to Bonnie's versatility and ability to speak to all ages and musical eras. Listen and see if you don't become a Free Spirit yourself in the process.--Matthew Cason",4 "Z-E-R-O stars!!! Quite possibly the worst 'comeback' album ever (non-)produced! Where once Bonnie's voice was husky & seductively raspy, it has grown simply as grating as gravel; the arrangements seem to have been made by a group of people who are blind, deaf and EXTREMELY dumb -- nothing else could explain the almost deliberate shoddiness of the entire affair! It's not exactly helped by Bonnie, whose old-bag-addicted-to-Pall-Mall's voice sounds uncomfortably like someone coughing up a lung. I was all I could do to finish listening to it. Not even awful enough to be enoyed as 'camp'. Sad sad sad.",0 "free sprirt this is a great cd for any body weather you are bonne tyler fan or not im a big bonnie tyler fan. have been for 7 years and her voice gets better with age.. she rules and is the best and so is her music allie from port washigton usa",4 "Time for a new direction? You know, I think it's time for Ms. Tyler to realize that she is not a biker chick anymore (was she ever?) and face the fact that it's time to grow up. Even with the raspy, damaged sound of her voice, her vocals can be extraordinary, but here, she sounds merely tired and used. Songs like "Sexual Device" wouldn't even cut it on an 18 year old's disc let alone the middle aged Ms. Tyler's. It's time for some new, more sophisticated song writers and producers to get this recording artist's career back into gear and let us hear what she's truly capable of. For shame.",1 "Pretty Good album,but contains to much filler This is a pretty good disc,but does contain to much filler.The only track that really stands out as a classic is her remake of "Making Love".This was a missed chance at a hit.Poor promotion from East West didnt help.",3 "This album is not of professional musical quality. I bought this album for two songs: Bridge Over Troubled Waters and Making Love out of Nothing At All. What a disaster! Ms. Tyler doesn't have a chance on this one. These are poor arrangemnts and the music produces a muddy sound. It is not worth purchasing and I wish I hadn't. I'll be more careful in the future.",4 "What a great cd from The Godess Of Rock This cd is absolutely faboulus with great songs like Limelight and Bonnie's touching rendition of Making Love Out Of Nothing At All which reduced me to tears and still does because it is so beautiful and defenately one of the best songs she ever recorded.Not to mention Bridge Over Troubled Water where Bonnie totally come into her own.I can not believe that due to the lack of promotion by East West records this album missed high placings in the charts.Both Making Love Out Of Nothing At All and Bridge Over Troubled Water had the potiential to achieve high placings in the European as well as the American Charts and East West totally missed the boat here and let Bonnie down big time.Shame on them!!!!!!!!The only song I could have gone without is Sexual Device but everything else on this cd is fabulous and the cd is a total must for every serious Bonnie Tyler Fan.",4 "A great attempt to a US comeback After enjoying Bonnie Tyler's previous work, I was lucky to find this rare album. When I listened to this, I realized that Bonnie has not lost one bit of her magic. Her voice has somewhat become deeper with age, but that suits these tracks perfectly. Her voice has deep emotion and passion. The songs are mostly ballads with her usual "pop-rock" style. "Making Love (Out of Nothing At All)" reminds me of "Total Eclipse of the Heart." And some rock songs such as "Driving Me Wild" is reminiscent to "Hide Your Heart." Overall, I would highly recommend this to rock fans, or a Bonnie Tyler fan. It's a shame that her albums are hardly recognized here in the United States, because she is just as good as back in the days of "Faster Than the Speed of Night."",4 "Jim Steinman's other protegee It's a pity Bonnie Tyler fell off the face of the earth as far as this country's concerned. I dig that husky voice of hers and I just genuinely enjoy the songs she sings.Sure, this one wasn't one of her massive hit albums. But it still rules. I can't get enough of this one. What I really love is how there's so many different styles of music on this album. From pop ("Making Love," "Nothing to Do With Love") to elegant Broadway-ish ballads ("Forget Her") to straight-ahead, hard-charging metal ("Driving Me Wild") to disco (her cover of Meat Loaf's "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"). Yet, somehow, despite this all-over-the-map approach, "Free Spirit" never once sounds like a mishmash. Everything's well done and every song fits. I'd almost go so far as to call this a perfect album.",4 "Best work of the 90s for Bonnie! This is a pretty good album, even though it lacks the sound that really launched her career in the 80s. I think it should have more piano sounds than synthesizers. I must say however that (making love) Out of Nothing at All is a great song by Air Supply, but Bonnie's voice is far more powerful in my opinion. It is the extended version and boy is it ever worth it. Her take on "2 out of 3 ain't bad" sends her in a new direction. I found that meat Loaf's version was great, but this upbeat one is just as good. It gives it a new life. In my opinion, a great album for the 90s. Her best 90s album!",3 "This is one of Bonnie Tyler's best This album is definately one of the best I have heard from Bonnie in a while. Her heart wrenching version of Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of her most emotional ballads. She pours her heart in a song like no one else does. You're the one is also another great love song to add to her collection. The unbelievable talent on Making Love (Out of Nothing at All) does not even need to be mentioned. This album is marred by only an occasional, "let's skip that song." That is only because of the song itself is a bad selection. Bonnie Tyler proves herself again on this album, and it is definately one to add to your collection.",3 "raspy vocal I really enjoy two cover versions on this album. ""Bridge Over Troubled Water"" is emotional but not over wrought. ""Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"" is just as or even more powerful than Air Supply's version.",3 "Bonnie Tyler`s Comeback Bonnie Tyler is back, and indeed better than ever, her hit "Faster Than The Speed On Night" was an album the almost could never be matched but the comeback kid gave everyone what they wanted another professional album and indeed she gave it her all.",4 "Bonnie Tyler Still Has It!!!! The loyal fans of Bonnie Tyler will love this comback album. It is either loved or hated, I am one who felt this album is grest to add to your collection. She returned to her old form and NOT the one hit wonder with "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" that she had been labled by her rivals.",4 "Bonnie's best album of the 90's so far Bonnie gets back to more raunchy tunes, after being produced by German producers that geared her towards something that was a bit more middle of the road. It is not as good as "Faster than the Speed of Night", but it is worth putting an ear into it. "Making Love" is a must-hear and "Make it right tonight", shows off her tremendous voice. "Two out of Three ain't bad" has not much left from the original version, but it still is very good. There is no other one like Bonnie. Be on the look-out for "All in One Voice".",3 "I enjoyed it.. Bonnie Tyler has an extraordinary voice. This album is not for everyone, in this album she experiments by showcasing her vocal talents in various ways. I think you'd have to be a true fan in order to appreciate it.",2 "Great paper I love this paper! It makes managing paint and moisture easier for me than the double shuen paper and holds up to water well enough for me to use it for cyanotype photographs as well.",4 "Easy to use I was exposed to the Inscriblio while working at a craft store. I used it to etch names onto glass. It was easy to learn how to use and I love the versatility. You can etch into glass, rock, metal, wood and more. You do need to practice a bit to get a feel for it since it moves smoother in certain directions. Keep in mind that it is a tool and as with any new tool you will have to learn how to use it, learn the precautions to take(eye protection for example) and learn what its limits are. I have used it to inscribe into glass, rock and metal. Each of those materials are a bit different so again I would suggest you practice first. Take your time when using the tool; you'll find the proper speed necessary to etch the surface you're working with.Although I have emphasized practice I still would recommend this tool for pretty much anyone. It is easy to use and you should be quick to learn it. Depending on how precise you want to be will determine how much you should practice.A tip for when working with a flat surface like glass: print out the text you want to inscribe and keep in mind that thin lettering will be harder to work with. Tape the paper onto the surface and then slowly go over the paper and then into the glass.",4 "worse buy ever Literally worked for less than 10 seconds. I opened the box put in new batteries, and turned it on. It ran for a few seconds and broke. I tried removing the batteries, and turning it off and on, and it didn't fix it. DO NOT BUY, this is a really poorly made product.",0 "Easy to use, good price, no problems - every household should have one Bought this to mark my name on my laptop, phone, and other pricey possessions; but I also was able to inscribe a set of polished stones with my family's names for Christmas presents. Works great, simple, quiet. Fits in hand nicely.I recommend taking about 2 minutes of practice on scrap material if you want smooth-looking results and/or do difficult surfaces like glass. I practiced on a soda can, a piece of scrap plastic, and some glass beads, which gave me a nice variety of experiences. (Please don't imagine, though, that this will produce professional engraving, which is done with lasers or special equipment.)I bought a second one for my 9-year-old niece who is into art -- a very inexpensive gateway into new mediums.Overall, great device for the money - every household should have one.",4 "Love it! This tool is easy to use once you do a little practice! Shipped fast and great price.",4 "Does the job... This product does the job, though not as I really had hoped. The bit is a little larger than I'd expected and requires more pressure to keep the bit from skipping on glass. It is also a bit bulkier for small hands and does overheat. Otherwise it works fine. Its not good for long or detailed job as it overheats... but I have 2 and change between the two of them as they begin to overheat. Its good for the price, and even better for small occasional jobs. But if you're looking to etch the next picasso... you might want to upgrade to something more durable and versitile.",2 "Great ""Lightweight"" Tool Very useful but very lightweight tool - not good for use on any very hard surface - also not sure where to get replacement bits",3 "Sad I too did not have much luck with this item. I was able to engrave a scrible, a .5 cm heart, two L's, ""Love"", and half of a heart before it died. I tried replacing the batteries but nada. and before someone else comments that I should send it back because there are always a few lemons in every batch, that takes too much time. Especially since I am not the only one this has happened to buying a different engraving tool is just more convenient.Update: I forgot to mention I was engraving on metal",0 "Not bad at all!! So I bought this because it had gotten good reviews, and when I used it, I was not disappointed! I have never engraved before, and what I was engraving was not very detailed or artsy. This tool was easy to use and right for the job. Just pop in the batteries, practice a bit to get the feel of it and you're good to go! For the record, I used it on basswood, so I don't know how it works on other surfaces.",3 "Not good with plastic I bought this in hopes of inscribing my son's name on his plastic spoons for day care (because EVERYTHING has to have their name on it). Was very disappointed in the result.",0 "Helpful Tool for Decorating/Color Decisions This is handy for the layperson who is having trouble visualizing which colors go with what or for a decorator working with a client. In addition to the wheel itself, there's some useful basic advice on the progression of making color choices.",4 "Color wheel This was originally purchased to aid my wife with her flower arrangements, but we find that we're getting more use out of this terrific color selector than we had imagined. In addition, you get two of them, which should last a lifetime.",4 "Easy to use I really like how this wheel helps you coordinate colors together across and around the color wheel. It is also great that it has dark to light versions of each color. Easy to use for a non-professional like myself and really helped me pull my color schemes together in very professional looking results.",3 "A great tool to have The color wheel is a great tool to have. It's helpful for so many things as color places a big part in everyones lives. This one is a great size and is sturdy. It's a great replacement for my old one.",4 "designer's color wheel Believe it or not, this is one of the smarter purchases I've ever made. It has made a world of difference when I want to bring in another color into my world. I can bring in a direct compliment, or a split compliment. Before I bought this very inexpensive color wheel (under $10), I didn't even know what a color's compliment, not to mention a split compliment, was. If you love color in your home, you'll love this wonderful tool.",4 "Great color wheel This is a great tool to help those of us who are color challenged! I bought it to use for home decorating ideas and to know what colors look good together. The front of the wheel shows the color groups and it explains; one-color scheme,two-color scheme, multi-color schemes, and related (analogous) colors. The back has a full description on how colors work together. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about color.",4 "very nice for the money This is a very nice, basic color wheel. It comes in a plastic sleeve which is punched to fit into a 3 ring binder. The backside contains basic information about color values, combinations, decorator lingo, etc. For me this was definitely worth the $$$!",4 "Gives good color ideas I was hoping for more color choices on the wheel. It helps coordinate colors but only gives different shades of basic colors. It is good quality.",2 "easy to use Great for novice or the experienced decorator. This wheel makes it easy to show customers how certain color combinations work together.",4 "Okay, but there's better out there I didn't like the shades of color and I don't think they did a very good job of pairing the colors together. I ended up going to a local craft store to buy a different brand and type.",2 "Helpful Helpful but not as helpful as I hope. I thought it would help me more with color selection but, but being unsophisticated with color it only helped a little.",3 "Excellent Color As a designer, reference tools are important and so glad to stumble on this product via the online store. Color schemes are the balance in design.",4 "Great color wheel I was really impressed with the construction of this color wheel. Having owned a few in the past, I've seen how flimsy they can be. This wheel was constructed out of heavy card stock, the spindle turned well, and the colors were vibrant.",4 "Good for color choice!! I painted on the wall of living room. It gave me nice idea to choose color. It looks great and bright",4 "Good color wheel This color wheel has been very helpful. I use it a lot. It came in great shape and in great time.",4 "Great item This will help a lot when I start redecorating or even with my quilting projects. I like the color choices.",4 "Interior Design Colo wheel I'm very happy with the color wheel. I just wish that i could have gotten them both at the same time. Because i ended up buying two Harmonize wheel.",4 "Durable and useful Comes in a plastic binder sleeve for protection. Slides out easily for rotating the color palette, which is thorough without being overwhelming.",3 "Great for suggestions! I would not claim to be a designer of any kind, that's why I decided to buy this wheel! This wheel is great and you can use it for anything you are looking to color coordinate, my primary purpose for this wheel is for card and scrapbooking designs. I love offsetting colors for dramatic effect and I just wasn't always sure which colors would or could look good together, for example, I thought lavender and forest green would look weird...I was wrong, it looks great. The colors complement each other quite nicely.",4 "Just okay I think this is overpriced. Since I ordered this, I have found other color wheels that probably do the same thing for a more reasonable price.",2 "Color This item is a very useful tool. I use it to decide on colors to be used in my art.",4 "color It's a color wheel with zero help. I really hoped there would be a bit more info on how to use. If you really know what yu are doing then this is perfect for you.",2 "color wheel this color wheel is making my life easier! choosing colors for the house can be confusing and overwhelming. I ordered this color wheel with no trouble at all and received it quickly.",4 "Limited I thought the color wheel would have more to it. I thought it was limited for what I needed it for.",1 "way to simple I was expecting something much more detailed with more colors. I got what it says I should get but I misunderstood what I was getting.",0 "Great Pair of Cutters Perfect addition to your needlework or any other delicate work projects. The end is very pointed which makes it easy to get into tight spots. Also great for clipping those annoying shirt labels or tags on stuffed animals.",4 "Perfect I use these clippers when machine sewing. They fit in my hand perfectly and clip closer than dressmaker shears. They also feel nicely made and durable.",4 "Cheaply made...not good for sewing I purchased these to use for clipping threads while sewing. I used them twice before putting them aside. They feel cheap, they don't cut well at all.Put your money towards a better pair of clippers....I think my toenail clippers would work better than these do.",0 "junk The blades on this cheap plastic clip won't stay tightly together despite adjusting the screw. The tips do not come to a point, but are instead blunted. So getting it under a thread can be tough. The blades also dulled rather quickly. Save your money for something better.",1 ":( Not sharp.. Comfy to hold but does not do the job well, first day i use it, i put it away and never touch it again.Its just getting in my way trying to use it to do my projects.",1 "Best of the Best These are the best quality-durable scissors you can own. I worked for a company that only used these scissors to cut tough fabric,(kevlar) and the stayed sharp. Highly recommend.",4 "Gorgeous, but hole too big I love these beads which I found at a retail store, but could only find one package. I couldn't find them anywhere else, but amazon, of course, had them! I love the etched gold, but the hole is so big for regular beading threads that they not only dangle too much but smaller adjecent beads get 'eaten up'. I'm glad to be able to buy them so easily though.",3 "Cin's review I was pleased with this purchase. The tint is not as dark as I would like it, but it's better than nothing.",4 "Hole punch The price is ok, but it can only punch one or two sheets. Anything more and expect jams.",0 "3 Hole punch Bought this item for my daughter, a teacher, and it is a real plus. When connected to the included A/C power cord you can punch holes all day without wearing out your wrist. The product works well but you are, of course, limited as to the amount of paper that you can put in at any one time. Other then that it is great - plus the fact that it works on batteris makes it very portable.",3 "Good electric hole Punch This is a good electric hole punch at a reasonable price. My experiences are not at all like the previous reviewer - I have used this hole punch for almost a year and continuously do 7 sheets of paper at a time without the puncher jamming. Just don't expect to punch 500 sheets at a time - this is hole punch is for a maximum of 10 pages at a time.",4 "use with ease- quality unit PERFECT FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SUFFERES. SAVE YOUR TRANSFORMER AND UNPLUG UNIT IF NOT USED DAILY.VERY CLEAN LOOKING UNIT AND LIGHTWEIGHT FOR TRAVEL.",4 "Easy to use, but . . . This product is very easy to use, even the first time (doesn't scratch photopaper like the pencils tend to). The down fall is this set has a very limited number of colors which are difficult to mix to make the missing colors.",3 "Takes Forever to Dry Apply extremely thin using a cotton swab or ball. Do not use the toothpicks that come with the kit. Let dry for one to two days. KEEP IN MIND that the paint is supposed to bring detail to the picture and not create a totally new one, so use the paint sparringly, and if it takes more than two days, you basically used too much paint even if you think that you didn't. Works well if used correctly.",2 "Not All That The tool is made in Taiwan and looks and feels like it. I received the hole punch and found it was damaged in shipping. Two of the cheaply made punches were collapsed in from the shipping box hitting something. For what I paid for it isn't worth returning. The remaining punches punch holes pretty good now(hence the 2 star rating), but I question how this tool is going to work as it ages. The brass anvil on the punch will most likely dull the punch dies quickly. The rotating punch selector works well. The punch came in a piece of crap plastic pouch that was already tore and was basically garbage. If I was a professional or an advanced hobbyist I would not purchase this item. This is NOT the best hole punch on the market.",1 "Best whole punch for the money Title says it all - for the money it's the best I've bought. Primary use is for horse tack and has held up well",3 "Easy to use... I bought this punch while making chaps for my 2 little grandsons. It was very easy to punch through the 2 types of leather that I was using. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the largest punch seemed a little duller than the others-it did not punch through the leather...maybe if I sharpened it...Overall, however, for the price I would definitely purchase this punch again.",3 "Received a good punch! Very pleased with the product. Well built and very sturdy. It should last a long time!i would highly recommend it!",4 "Cow hole. I purchase my belts wholesale without holes and use this very punch to add holes as needed. It's a godsend because before this punch I had to tie my belts in a knot at the front of my pants. This paid off when the ladies mistook my front bulge for something extra but made it really difficult to remove my pants pre-coitus.",3 "Best hole punch on the market This product uses leveraging to reduce the amount of effort require to punch through. Once people realize this, I am confident it will become the number one seller for leather hole punchers among people who need it for something more than refitting belts. I went through two other leather hole punches before finding this one. It is extremely comfortable and easy to punch with. The people selling this really shot themselves in the foot by not featuring this products greatest benefit! This product also seems quite sturdy and has lasted through some good work over the last week.Must have for leathercrafters.",4 "Awesome Hole Punch! I have had other hole punchers in the past that have never been this great to use. I bought these because of the other review. I love this hole puncher. I have some issues now with my wrist and hand. Other hole punchers are difficult to use. This one is as smooth as butter. That extra mechanism in there really makes a difference. I recommend this to anyone. You won't be disappointed. I am so glad I made the decision to order. And, thanks to the other reviewer too.",4 "Absolutely phenomenal tool!!! Used to make holes in my belts...hole punches in all different sizes, quick & easy, everything i could ask for. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat!!!",4 "It cuts the hole easily with a backing This leather punch works very easily as long as I use a piece of leather behind the piece that I am trying to punch a hole in. It doesn't take any strength at all to punch thru my leather belt.",3 "not big enough the largest punch size was not big enough to punch a hole in the stirrups. a little disappointed because of that, otherwise the quality was okay.",2 "Easy to use, even for me! I bought this because I had lost some weight, and I had nice leather belts I didn't want to replace--they're expensive! Anyway, I looked at a lot of belt punchers on Amazon and decided on this one. It is amazing! I am a woman with one wrist that hurts sometimes, but this was absolutely easy to use. The leather on one of my belts was about 1/4" thick and this went through it like butter, meaning the cutting edges are very sharp. There is a ratcheting effect, so I have to press twice, but then the hole is perfect.",4 "A Handy Tool A little weight loss, a little weight gain (allright...mainly some weight gain). We all go through it and at times we find that we want to extend the life of our favorite leather belts. This well-designed and extremely durable leather punch will serve all your needs. Easy grip and mutliple hole size wheel ensures that this is the only leather punch you will need.",4 "Worth the wait For people undergoing weight loss this product is helpful for extending the life and usefulness of a belt. It can be a bit hard on the hands for an older person when adjusting the punch for varying sizes, but that would not dissuade me from buying this leather punch. Allow a few extra days for shipping.",4 "Hole maker Product makes nice holes exactly as advertised and as I hoped. Very satisfied. My old belts now fit my svelte waist line snugly. Saves money on no longer needed suspenders. Quite recommendable!",4 "Good punch I ordered this punch because I had lost weight training and had a few belts to tighten. It works very well, as advertised. There are 6 different diameter sizes to suit most any belt style, and has enough depth to go through any thickness.Buy it.",4 "dream paints:) these photo oils are so amazing! first i got them when i was developing prints in the darkroom, but now i use them on my polaroids and they look so dreamy! i wish i could put a photo example up here. they are super easy to use,,,,you just blend until you get the look you want. they honestly turn your photos into another worldso happy with the results!!!",4 "Hard to find Photo Oils Excellent set for photo oils used to paint black and white photos. My daughter's favorite Christmas gift. I only found this at one other online store for $30 more.Love it!!",4 "Marshall Oil Set A good product. I used these oils by Marshalls way back 50 years ago. This set not as complete as the one I had back then, but all the same product.",3 "Recommended Good for drawing and my aunty love it. though it will be really nice to have a few more different colours",3 "Can't wait to use it! I haven't had a chance to try them out yet, but the item arrived quickly and in the condition expected.I can't wait to use them! Thanks!",4 "Love this set Bought this for my 79 year old mother's birthday so she could color some old black and white photos -- she LOVES this!! Great way to keep creative juices flowing!!",4 "This is a joke! This product is a joke! I'm trying to fix my glass coffee table with metal leg, it says need 24 hrs to dry, I left it more than 48 hrs, it's no bond at all, I don't care they cheat me few dollars but wast my time! Don't buy it.",0 "strong glue This glue works great but it's very difficult to work with. I haven't found anything easier yet so will do for now.",3 "Horrible and the biggest waste of money! I bought this to use on my coffee table to glue a leg back to it, metal to glass. Not only did it not remotely hold, even after I tried everything (adding more glue, cleaning the surface again and re-applying it), it couldn't even hold a peg on a wooden chair in place. What a joke! This is the first negative review I've ever left for ANYTHING I've bought on Amazon. Save your money and by clear apoxy from Lowe's instead. It WILL hold, and it's cheaper.",0 "Beacon Glass Metal Glue I purchased Beacon Glass Glue to secure a metal frame around a sliding glass window on my motor home. The glass and frame had lost its bond from many years of opening and closing. Beacon Glass Metal Glue secured the frame to the glass with a tight bond and the window has been trouble free for the last 3 years. This is a great product!",4 "Generic Single-Needle Lockstitch, Mainland Chinese (Please note that an identical review has been posted for Yamata's 8500.)Yamata (or Feiyue) is one of the larger generic sewing machine manufacturers in mainland China. There are better makers and brands, there are worse, but it really matters the least in a lot of respects with a basic, single-needle lockstitch machine like this. There are a *lot* of generic industrial machines like this made in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and mainland China.This head is a knock-off of one of Juki's later machines. Nothing unusual in that, either. You can still get a Japanese-made Juki version that is better quality for about $150-200 more if you shop around, but the Yamata is certainly OK for the money. The source designs for most industrial knock-offs are typically from Juki, Pfaff, Adler, Merrow, older Singer, US Blindstitch, Union Special, Brother, and a handful of others for specialized designs.I STRONGLY recommend getting a servo motor if you are not already accustomed to a clutch motor. The description doesn't say which is provided, but it is rare that to provide a servo motor standard. The servo motor will cost more, but will use less electricity, be far more controllable, and is quiet - silent, in fact, when you're not actually stitching. You can buy these as aftermarket bolt-ons, and they typically fit the clutch motor's bolt holes (meaning you won't have to re-work the stand to make it fit).One correction - when I wrote this, the shipping weight was listed as 10 pounds. I don't know the exact weight of Yamata's head, but I can assure you that it weighs considerably more than 10 pounds and is probably closer to 70! The table and motor are also quite heavy. In our last move, the two movers carrying this machine up the stairs had quite a handful!Finally, the description makes no mention of whether this is shipped set up and sewn off (i.e., adjusted), or boxed. Contact the seller to find out. If you don't know how to set up a new machine, you'll want it shipped set up and sewn off on a pallet.",3 "Loved it! I had been searching all over for some potty training stickers fro my scrapbook and I was so excited to find these and they worked great for my design!",4 "want to throw your money away....buy this product If there is any give/stretch in the shirt, your iron-on transfer will rip as soon as you put it on.Don't bother buying this product; there are much better ones out there.If I could have given 'zero' stars, I would have. I have never rated a product this low before.I expect more from Avery products.",0 "Quantum refurb excellent value As someone who is getting back into sewing, buying this refurb'd Singer was the best value to test for long term interest before investing big bucks. One quilt down, now know why the Up/Down feature is truly necessary for quilters. Great feature. Love playing with all the decorative stitches...no more hand applique for me. Easy to change stitches and size. On the negative, lighting is inadaquate and threading is not always smooth, can hang up on machine edges (maybe it is me?). I have used this machine for many hours in the last two months to be sure it works since the refurb warrenty is less time than a new model. Have had no problems.",3 "About what I expected The tape is fairly easy to handle overall, although for me because I was using it to hem suede, it became a bit tricky to lay it straight. Haven't yet had the test of time for wear/upkeep, but seems that for an item not requiring frequent exposure to water or dry cleaning, it's likely to do what I need it to do.",3 "Works well I used it to tape curtains instead of hemming them and it worked great. Has held up for about 2 years now - but it will probably come off in the wash unless you do gentle.",3 "Res-Q Tape This tape is very strong so, if you plan to put it on material and then remove it at some point, you may have a tough time getting it all off depending on the type of material that you put it on. I put it on a curtain to hem it and couldn't get it all off when I wanted to change the hem.But if you want something fairly permanent, this should work.",2 "ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS This product has been the best little helper I have had yet. It has done exactly what I wanted. I shortened a pair of cropped pants to make them look like gauchos with the tape and I closed a deep v-type neck opening on a sleeveless top. For me and my needs, this little tape is the best.",4 "Absolute Delight Back in the day, if I was lucky, my mom would hem my jeans. When I went to college and she wasn't around, I sometimes stapled the bottom of my jeans. Now, instead of the difficult method of sewing the hem on one end of the spectrum and the ridiculously easy but immature method of stapling in the hem on the other end the spectrum, I have found the happy medium of using double-sided tape to get the job done.Clearly someone who has been known to staple the bottom of her jeans is not equipped to sew anything and also is looking for the easiest way to do things. Enter double-sided tape!This tape was so easy to use once I got the hang of it.I decide to use small sections of tape to start with until I felt more comfortable using longer pieces. I started off using 1.5 inches of tape and by the time I reached the second pair of jeans I was using strips as long as 3.5 to 4 inches long. I spaced each segment of tape about an inch apart.The following was my process (the following 4th paragraph is most important in case you want to skim the rest)...I put on the jeans and folded the jean under until I reached the desired length where the pant leg wouldn't drag on the ground anymore and I stuck a pin at that point to hold that length. When I took off the jeans, I measured the length of the folded-under portion where I stuck the pin and it was 1 1/8 (approx 1.1) inches. I then used a ruler to make sure the folded-under part measured 1.1 inches all the way around the leg.When I did the measuring of the 1.1 inch fold that went all the way around the bottom of leg, I did so with the jeans turned inside-out. In other words, when looking at the jeans when I have them on normally, I was folding the jeans under so that when the jeans are inside-out, I was looking at 1.1 inches of the outer jeans against the backdrop of the inside leg of my jeans.When I went around the bottom of the jean and measured 1.1 inches, I stuck a pin into the pant leg to hold the fold in place. When I first started, I was removing the pin that I stuck in the MIDDLE of the fold and trying to apply the tape. It was difficult to maintain the exact 1.1 inch measurement because there was no distinct crease at the bottom (it is not like I pressed/ironed a fold into the jeans) to mark where the fold needed to be. Anyway, it was not an effective way to apply the tape, and remove the backing while maintaining the exact length of the fold once the pin was removed.Why is any of this important? It's important because I figured out a better way to do it. Instead of sticking the pin in the middle of the fold, I placed the pin as close to the bottom of the fold (toward the part of the pants that would be nearest the ground when the pants are on) as possible. I placed the pin so close to the bottom of the fold that it was about 1/4 inch away from the bottom of the jean. When I went to put the tape on the jean, I placed the tape on the side of the fabric that was the 1.1 inch folded-over part not on the main leg of the jean. Since I placed the pin so close to the bottom of the pants, I could separate the fold from the main jean so that I had a large space in between. This space meant that I was able to see a little less than 1 inch of the inside of the folded-over part which is where I placed the sticky side of the tape. Once I stuck the sticky side of the tape to the jeans, I made sure I applied extra pressure on the corner of the tape that I was using as the starting point to remove the backing of the tape. Applying the extra pressure to that corner meant that the sticky side was really embedded in the jeans and it made separating the backing from the the tape quite easy. After I pulled off the backing of the tape, I pressed (with my fingers) only the very bottom of where the tape would be (maybe about 1/4 inch) and I did this for the entire length of the tape segment placed. Once I did that, I went back and pressed the rest of the tape to the jean. The reason I did it this way is that If you just swipe your fingers across the entire area where the tape is it can cause slight folds in the material.I know that is a long-winded explanation of what I did but if you can understand it (it's easier to show the process than to describe it) the process it will save you some time and prevent frustration or worse, disasters.",4 "strong hold... with residue I had an urgent and important meeting the took me to the other coast with a pair of pants I had not worn since I lost weight (yes, bad idea!) The pants were too big and did not have the option of using a belt. A friend actually used the res-Q tape to tape my pants to my spanx to keep them up. It worked wonderfully, held them up even through trips to the restroom, the tape held tight. However, upon removal, the tape did leave behind some sticky residue on both the spanx and the pants. If you need to make an emergency wardrobe repair, this will help, but be prepared for it to leave something behind.",3 "A cute Jolee's scrapbooking set of 3D stickers for boys Although this set can be purchased for less money now elsewhere, it is a nice selection of 3D scrapbooking stickers for little boy themed pages. Like all other similar Jolee's products, there are several color appropriate miniature pieces in this set which can be used on one page or on multiple scrapbook pages. I especially liked this item due to the fact that there are simply less similar items available for little boy themed pages, but for the cost conscious, I'd recommend buying it for less on eBay or from other shops or online stores.",3 "Luv It!!!!!!!!! I have this product and it is very successful when I go and scrapbook! I would like for anyone that is looking for anything different to do with pictures try this! It has VERY EASY instructions and you would enjoy it! The only problem that I have is that it only comes in ""4X6"" paper only!!! Other than that it's great!",4 "You won't be disappointed! I purchased this frame for my mother as a birthday present. I was apprehensive about ordering the blue at first, but she was looking for a good quality acrylic frame for some signed artwork that had a similar blue in it so I took a chance and it paid off. She loves the frame and the blue accent it provides. The frame feels very heavy and well made. As another reviewer mentioned, one side is completely dark blue so you can only see through one side so plan accordingly.",4 "Beautiful frame for those special photos I am partial to acrylic magnetic picture frames because they are attractive, easy to set up, and look great one one's bookshelf or display table or shelf. This one is quality-constructed with strong durable magnets and bright clear acrylic in the front. The overall look and feel of this frame is one of class and quality. Be advised that the back half of this frame is dark blue, so you will only be displaying one side, i.e. no ""back to back"" pictures as with a double-clear acrylic frame. This adds to the looks of this quality picture frame. RJB.",4 "Patches The lighter patches work as expected for patching elbow tears in shirts but once I patch an area, the fabric will eventually tear above the patch...extends the shirts by a few extra months.",4 "Quality Needles It is just what it says it is, needles, good quality and seem to last well so far.",3 "Awesome Product For the price you couldn't go wrong, used it many times and hasn't broken on me. It just makes your garments look so much more professional than just using a regular needle :)",4 "Needle broke Needle broke on first stitch. I gave up! Probably would have worked better if I had been more experienced with double needles.",0 "Nice pen I bought one of these out of an office store and came to Amazon looking for more. It's a very nice pen, smooth writing and with a comfortable feel. I hope I can find a bulk set of black for my Japanese writing classes.",4 "Invest in something better There's a reason this is only 1.99. All you have to do is give it moderate shake and the pins all fall off, because the magnet is so weak. Try the Dritz product, it actually performs.",0 "smaller size magnetic pinholder this is an oval shape. the round ones now sold at Joann's are too big for my hands. This is much easier to pick up and carry around. Even though shipping cost more than the actual pinholder, it was well worth paying for. And delivery was within 2 days sent by mail.",4 "Don't get this. This pin holder can maybe hold 20 pins before they start to fall off. I'm currently looking for something better.",0 "Cheap rubbish Why do I always fall for this junk? The photo on Amazon.com was misleading. I thought this was going to be a container for pins with a magnet built in. I nearly broke the thing, trying to open it. It is nothing more than cheap hollow plastic with a piece of magnet behind it. I purchased it for more than it is now selling for on Amazon.com. To be honest with you, they should be paying people to take them off their hands. Save your money, no matter how cheaply they are selling them.",0 "Weak, but does its job I originally got this because I've always used pins straight from the box, not a pin cushion, but those were always a mess and would fall over, etc. I was hoping to replace my box with this magnetic pin cushion, but the magnet isn't strong enough to hold all the pins in one of those little boxes they come in. However, it still works well with a lesser amount of pins.",2 "Magnetic Pin Cushion This is much lighter than I expected-- although it is exactly as advertised. It will probably be on the floor more often than not. It is just that I am used to the heaver mag. pin cushions.",2 "love it Love it! This is exactly what I was looking for. It holds a ton of pins and is just the right size",4 "Easy to use It was easy to use, I put it next to my machine and it was easier to drop the pins to the magnet than to look over to make sure I made it into the box.",4 "Nice This is great to use for when you are removing pins from your sewing project. Great price too, recommend it.",4 "Everyone who sews needs one This is a wonderful item to have when sewing due to the magnet to keep the pins all in place and able to place them or retrieve them with ease. You can also sweep the magnetic pin cushion over spilt pin and needles and pick them all up with confiedence. It is a must have staple in any sewers sewing box. The price is wonderful and the color is perfect.",4 "all went well the transaction went smooth & all went well. I enjoy buying from Amazon way better than e-bay:)",4 "Does what it says Light, comfortable and above all they cut right! The price-tag on these also makes them super economical without the ""cheap"".",4 "Fiskars 8- inch Pinking shears I am quite pleased with the purchase of the Fiskars pinking shears they are working very well Thank You for the prompt service.",4 "pinking shears I ordered these pinking shears to add to my sewing tools and I made the right decision. They are incredible and cut better than my regular sewing shears.I would definitely order another pair.",4 "Superb Quality I didn't think that a pair of shears would get me so excited to write a review, but these are the best shears I have ever had. They cut through any fabric like butter. They are worth every penny!",4 "Need strong hands You need stronger hands than I have to use them. Maybe larger hands would help, too. I can get it open a tiny bit one-handed, but then I can't cut straight without ripping the fabric because i can't open it futher. I'll have to send them back and I guess spend the extra 5 or more to get the ones with shorter blades - these are 8+ inches; even tthe 7+ might be too big for me, but have not tried those yet.",1 "Great shears My old pinking shears would no longer cut through material. Seeing as they were hand-me-downs from my grandmother could be the reason! These cut material very easily - no problems. I would highly recommend these.",4 "Brilliantly light. For the price this is a great pair of pinking shears. It has good teethes that really grip into the material, even with silk chameuse. Although with light and slippery materrial it is not easy to navigate the cut and will require some patience! Otherwise, super happy working with this pair of scissors. In hind sight I am glad I bought this lighter pair as a heavier pair would really make it hard to use on slippery and light fabrics.",3 "Love my pinking shears I got these shears for my sewing projects and I love them. They are easy to use, comfortable, and serve their purpose well. These shears save me so much time when sewing. Now I don't have to go back and zigzag stitch all of my ends.Great Buy!",4 "Easy cutting I don't do a LOT of sewing but when I do, I don't want it to be agony. The pinking shears left me by my mother were that. These Fiskars are great!!",4 "Does the job I got this product super fast. I do a lot of crafting and thought that by using pinking shears I would add a decorative touch to my banners. They are ok but I thought the pinking would be larger or more pronounced. You can harldy see the detail on my banners. Oh, well back to adding ric rac.They are pretty sharp though. But I wish I would have saved my money.",2 "Not as sharp as I expected They are a bit hard to squeeze together over fabric in my opinion. For people with weaker hands, I would say not to get these.",2 "Great product for the price Thins is a must have for all seamstresses, even if you have a serger/overlock machine. The serrated edges cut thru cloth like a straight edge scissors. Ire dived good value for money",4 "Love Fiskars I bought these for my wife. They work great. They are solid. They do what she needs. She just used them to cut several hundred 8" circles of fabric to use to dress up some canning jars. They worked wonderfully.I'll admit I bought the fiskers because I fell in love with the brand after using a wood splitting axe of theirs. If you split wood see my review of those.",4 "muy buena calidad se ve que es una tijera fuerte, y de buena resistencia. Quiza el idioma es una barrera para tener la informacion correcta, y por eso no obtuve lo que deseaba, pues, no quería una tijera con ese filo (ángulos), sino para cortar telas (tijera normal)",4 "Works perfectly! Perfect cutting, easy to use, comfortable in your hand, not too big. Very sharp. Would definitely buy this brand again.",4 "Excellent pair of shears... These are so sturdy and get the job done nicely. Great price too, considering Fiskars products can be a bit pricey.",4 "Cuts great, tires you out if you have to cut a lot This cuts through fabric really well. Several layers and thick fabric easily. However, after a while my hand did get tired. For small crafts or crafts where you have breaks in between cutting, no problem. I have several fiskars scissors and they work great with my sewing and fabric crafts. This is a great pair of scissors for trimming extra fabric along seams to make turns less bulky.",3 "Fiskars never lets me down I started sewing in 2005 and was directed to look for Fiskars scissors by the ladies at my local fabric shop. Until recently, I mostly used the 8-inch fabric scissor, plus a smaller scissor for detail work and both have lasted for years with only one sharpening. I have been tired of doing nicer seams for some outfits that won't be worn much (toddler dress clothes, for example) and really wanted pinking shears. Naturally with my past experience with Fiskars being pretty darn good, I chose them again.I hadn't even seen pinking shears in person before, nevermind held them so was surprised at the weight (a bit on the heavy side). They definitely feel durable! They do the job great as well. I've used them with a variety of fabrics of different weights and am not disappointed. They cut well, cleanly and easily, so it was well worth the investment.If a friend were to ask which pinking shears to buy, I'd likely suggest getting these rather than trying another brand. The only reason I didn't give the full five stars is I wish they weren't quite so heavy and bulky.",3 "Nice item Have used it only once but seems to work just fine. I will be using it a lot on my Christmas crafts.",4 "Fiskar Pinking Shears I gave my Fiskar's to a friend. I'd had them for 30+ years and they were still sharp. I purchased this pair for myself and found the quality to be the same as my originals. I do a lot of crafting and ""pinking"" so I've got to have a good, sharp pair to work with. This is the same brand that my kids used for home-econ. Great product for the price. The price was definitely less than the stores in my area.",4 "great shears These are terrificly sharp and create an excellent ""pinked"" edge. These will cut through heavy fabrics with ease. I am very pleased with these shears and the price is a real bonus.",4 "Scissors These were purchased for an apparel design office where we work with fabric swatches on a regular basis. They work just fine.",4 "Great Quality I gave these to my mother and she absolutely loves them and mentions it frequently. They are very good quality and work very well. She uses them constantly when she's sewing. Instead of zig-zaging fabric edges to keep them from fraying, she uses these to finish the edges and she's able to finish her projects more quickly.",4 "NICE PINKING SHEARS Much better than the heavy pinking shears I remember from Home Ec. Ligthweight and very sharp,they are comfortable to use, even with my somewhat arthritic hands.",4 "great value great value and brand name on a hard-to-find type of scissors (these were given as a gift)",4 "Nice pinking shears I just recently finished hand sewing some ornaments that needed narrow seams. Pinking shears are the easiest finish for those seams.As long as you don't ever let anyone use your pinking shears on paper, these will last a long time. The pinked edge is very neat without chewing the fabric. Being left-handed, I've had that issue with other supposedly ambidextrous shears. These really do work in my left hand.",4 "Cuts well, but hard on hand. These cut the fabric with ease and does it's job well. However, opening it is a little stiff. After cutting a bunch of half yards of fabric, my middle finger, which bore the brunt of the lifting action, is still swollen a day after and there is a tiny sore on it. I'm only 28 and my hands don't have and arthritic problems or anything. These scissors would be good for projects that require some trimming here and there, but not for projects that require a lots of it. I guess I should have bought a rotary style cutter instead.",2 "pinking shears The pinking shears have bolts to keep the blades together. The bolts are too thick and prevent the blades from moving easily, even after oiling them.",1 "Very stiff I agree with other posts about the difficulty in using these pinking shears. They worked for about 1/2 hour and then became so stiff that I needed two hands to close them. I returned them. I don't know if it was a bad batch or inherent design flaw. It's worth investing in a better brand and something that is entirely metal (in my opinion).",0 "disappointed Usually a great product but these are very hard to use and after cutting for a while, they freeze up and can't be opened. Tried spraying CRC and that worked for a short itme. I use these for cutting small circles of fabric to top jelly jars and cut many yards at a time. It seems they are defective.",1 "My Craft Shears I do a lot of crafts here at the Assisted Living where I live and the people are amazed at the cards and the things I do with the Shears",3 "Fiskars 9 inch pinking shears wife uses and loves the shears, it's comfortable in her hands and purchasing from amazon was a breeze. too bad shipping can't be cheaper on most items although it's reasonable compared to other.",4 "Very Useful These shears are very strong and sturdy, and they cut beautifully. They are a great value for the price.",4 "These REALLY cut! I was first introduced to Fiskcars scissors when I returned to the classroom to teach.I had never heard of them, but I know every teacher at my school could go on and about them. Certainly, it would be in a good way. They made the only children's scissors, at that time, that actually cut and with ease. They had rounded tips for the Kindergartners and somewhat pointed tips for Grades 1 through 6. That was 1975. The school system is still using them,and somewhere along the line, I was introduced to adult Fiskcars. I can't be without a pair of them. I cut paper, flowers, cardboard, packages, cloth, and the list could go on and on.I have arthritis in my hands, but I have no problem with theses scissors. I love them and they come in many styles depending on how you cut. They also sell specialty scissors, I believe. I purchase very small Fiskcars for cutting tight spaces.This particular shopping experience had me purchasing Fiskcars Pinking Shears.I hope this helps if someone is looking for adult scissors, but I mostly hope a school system head will read it and say, ""Well,what do we have to lose?"" Get them. You are going to love them, and the kids will thank you.",4 "Wrong country of origin UPDATE! Since I complained, Amazon has removed the Made in the USA statements. There were two of them.These shears look nice, but they aren't made in the US. I just received them and the package says made in China. I would've kept looking if they hadn't misrepresented them.",3 "Great Buy I attend fashion design school at WSU and the teacher were Shocked to hear I gat these so cheap and they work fine",4 "Geniune bernina spools This product is genuine Bernina spools with the distinctive hashes on the stem of the bobbin. They fits perfectly into my sewing machine, and hashed stem holds the thread well during winding the bobbin.The bobbins are made to fit the following Bernina Free-Arm Sewing Machines: 125, 130/5, 140/5, 150, 160/5, 430/40, 700/07/19/30, 800/01/07/30/40, 900/10/30/1020/30/80/90, 1120/30, 1230, 1530 and others. Bobbins measure: 13/16"" x 7/16"".Thanks to Patricia A. Redler (see comments on this review for details) I can add that these bobbins also fit Bernina Activa 230 PE, even though they are not listed in the product description.Ali Julia review",4 "Bernina Bobbins These bobbins are as good as those that come with the Bernina machine. They are well made and work well.",4 "Exactly what was needed These are a great deal for anyone who needs more bobbins for all their different thread. I will have to pick up more.",4 "Perfect Just needed to add some bobbins to my collection for my Bernina machine. Quick and easy to order online and they arrived quickly.",4 "Probably great, but it does not fit the 200e The search engine made it appear that this bobbin fit the Bernina 200e it does not. If you own a 200e do not purchase.",0 "Not for my Elna sewing machine I bought this exactly set from Jo-Ann fabric. I have two sewing machines: Elna 6005 and Singer Feather Weight II Model 117. This bobbin fits in the bobbin driver (both brands) well but unfortunately is too tight to get in my Elna bobbin winder. It fits well in my Singer though.",3 "Dexter Mat Cutter This is the best Mat cutter that I have used. Don't buy it from calmet camera's though, they sent me a rusty one. It took me as couple of hours to clean the rust off.",3 "Great cutter Considering that I don't have a huge amount of space for one of those giant professional deals, this is perfect. Works just as well for cutting both matboard and backing (I use foam for that) and it's actually my favorite tool.",4 "Good but can be hard to use. I can see how people would be frustrated with it, as it is a bit difficult to get the hang of. My first mat cut with it has a bit of a curve at the end of the straight section (at the corners) so it looks a bit goofy if you look at it closely. Mats are supposed to accent and draw your eye to the picture so I don't think that's very detrimental. After a few more mats I have found that following the instruction to start and stop slightly past where you want the hole to be does really help; it makes the flawed curvy bit get hidden in a part of the mat that doesn't get cut fully through. I had been afraid that it would look unprofessional with a too-long cut at every corner, but that's not a problem in the end.Since I wasn't following the instructions exactly, I think my early problems were my fault, but it's definitely a good product, rides easily against the straight edge, has a consistent blade angle, and looks good overall. I would rate my ability to use it at 4 stars at most, 5 if I really take my time, but the product itself is good for a consumer, handheld mat cutter.",4 "Sharp tool! I bought this to help make my own picture frames. The razors are extremely sharp! I don't use it anymore because I have no idea how to, I can't cut a straight line worth mounting.",2 "Junk I'm in the coin business and buy a lot of scrap gold and silver. I thought this thing would stream-line my tried-and-true method of acid/scratch testing: It does not. I tried it multiple times to verify known standards (24k credit suise bar and 22k gold eagles) and it does not come back with the correct measurement consistently. Out of ten measurements and ten cleanings maybe it was close about 20% of the time. Most of the measurements came back low and that is unacceptable...unless your intention is to rip people off. Not accurate enough for me. I even measured some 14k samples and it came back 16k and 18k a few times...that's ok if you want to rip yourself off.Most of the vendors that I saw selling this unit WILL NOT accept it back for a refund if it has been used at all: How are you supposed to know if it works if you don't use it? My original unit was purchased from a vendor that also sells on the most popular of all auction sites (I still payed about the same for it). And, my unit's power switch broke off the second I took it out of the box. I contacted the seller and he didn't want anything to do with the busted unit and that any defects have to be resolved with the manufacturer. The manufacturer is in my same state of CA and they didn't get to fixing my unit until I called and yelled at them a little...after all I only had about five days left of the ten days to return the item for ""credit"" or an exchange. What a joke. The seller by the way was iGem, and I purchased the high-end GXL-24. I know this is a review for the GT-4000, but they all have the same testing electronics with in them. All of them are junk.",0 "It doesn't work!!!!! I bayed this machine and i tried it more than one time. I tested 24kt Gold and the result was 18kt. I tried 18kt Gold and the result was 22kt. Don't buy this Tester because it doesn't work!!",0 "Total waste of money I have been a jeweller for almost 40 years. This was my third purchase of a gold tester over that period. I 'thought' I would be doing an upgrade but I quickly learned that this device was useless- totally useless. Readings are all over the map. You may as well use a ouija board. It now sits on a shelf collecting dust until I decide to throw it out. I presently use my old gold tester that I purchased about 15 years ago. It's raggedy looking but at least it does what it's supposed to. A total waste of $400 or thereabouts. Run quickly away from the Tri Electronics GXL-24 ! Run fast !",0 "BEST THING OUT THERE IN ITS PRICE RANGE WELL, I CANT SAY I'M 100% SOLD ON THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE ITS NOT TOTALLY CONSISTENT IN ITS READINGS, BUT CLOSE ENUFF, TILL SOMETHING ELSE COMES ALONG THAT I CAN RAVE ABOUT IN THIS PRICE RANGE;",2 "Must Have Tool A good little machine that does what it sets out to do, which with some common sense and proper usage provides accurate and repeatable results. Highly recommended.",4 "A Huge, comfortable, durable board for all your jewelry design needs! This board is really perfect for anyone who designs jewelry.I was looking online to buy 10 boards for my friends that I was teaching some basic jewelry making to, and chose these because of the cheap price and because they were available for free delivery via my Prime membership. I saw the description (""large"") but didn't realize just how big these would be. I have two other boards, my ""large"" board looks small next to this.You will be able to make 48"" long necklaces (largest ring around).I also love that it has 10 sections to keep your beads, findings, and other parts in. I use the 6 small ones to keep beads, the two large ones at the bottom hold completed work and the middle ones are for findings.The quality is pretty good, it is durable, and mine has no scratches, dings or fades yet.I highly recommend it.",4 "Just as advertised... ...as I said, you get what you see and expect. I ask for nothing more than that, plus, the plastic is resealable so will be great for storage.",4 "Good product. I make longer necklaces sometimes and the small size board I had just wasn't long enough to accommodate long necklace designs, so this works out perfectly. I received 3 of them, they probably could have been a bit sturdier but so far, I've not had any problems and it has more slots for beads than the smaller ones I've used. That alone makes it worth it for me since I use a lot of different beads in my designs. I recommend this if you make longer necklace designs and, of course, it works great for bracelets as well.",4 "Wish it had a lid Easy to knock over and spill beads, but other than that, it's great for making jewelry",3 "Good for Elna These metal bobbins work perfectly on my Elna. They work much better than plastic bobbins which I find pose so,me difficulty with having an even and consistent stitch.",4 "Blind Hemmer, How can you sew without it! I have really enjoyed using my blind hemmer. It is very smooth, easy to operate. The learning curve is very minimal because it has one single function and that is to hem. You can hem a garment in no time flat. It is much better than the blind hem feature on most sewing machines.",4 "Thumbs up! I rate this machine very highly for what it is -- a light-use home blind hemming machine. It's not an industrial model meant to do miles of blind hems -- it's meant to be used hemming a few pairs of pants at a time. Given that, it works wonderfully.One ""knock"" against this machine is that it uses a straight needle rather than a curved needle. The people who stress this knock tend to be those who own a curved needle machine! I don't see this as a minus -- it means I can share needles with regular sewing machines instead of laying in a stock of curved ones. Since the needle's straight, the BH-600 forces a slight ""hump"" in the fabric's hemline when you lock the machine in place ready to hem. Some feel this is a disadvantage -- I haven't found this to be the case.If you'd like to see some pictures of this machine in action, I have a photo-diary at [...] By the way, this machine is identical to the Babylock BL-101 -- they're the same machine.",4 "BH600 needs a better manual I would agree that the Simplicity BH600 does not take a long time to learn to use, but a better manual would really help. The instructions for threading are good, but not for other operational details. There are 3 knobs which can be adjusted to accommodate different fabrics, stitch length, depth, and thread tension. The manual tells you that much. However, it doesn't tell you what those things mean nor what the numbers mean or when you should turn the knobs which way.Take stitch length, for instance. On my old Singer machine stitch length meant the number of stitches per inch, and measured the distance the feed dogs moved the fabric per stitch. Higher numbers meant smaller stitches. On my Janome, stitch length refers to the number of millimeters the fabric moves per stitch the needle makes. Smaller numbers mean smaller stitches. I have no clue what the ""stitch length"" means on the BH600 or what is measured. The total information given is ""Variable stitch length to customize the stitch for every fabric weight."" Not a clue concerning what is measured (interval between stitches? length of the stitch from the edge of the fabric?) or when you should turn the dial one way or the other.Nevertheless, its compact size is very important for those of us who only need a blindhemmer once every couple of weeks, it stores very neatly in the box it ships in, and it worked well right away on the lightweight cotton the machine was set up for. I'm just afraid that it will be a bear when I have to try to figure out those knobs by trial and error.One year later: I would take away some stars at this point. The tension system is not at all robust in this machine. Even though I do not use the machine heavily, with months going by without using it, the tension mechanisms are totally shot. It started giving trouble just before the warranty was done and I contacted a certified shop to see about getting the machine worked on. I was told that the spring is a little weak, just take it out and stretch it a little. I did and that worked for a while, but it is pretty worthless now. I supplement the spring with a washer my husband found that is the right size, but the plastic knob that holds the tensioner parts together is also cracking.I would also not buy another straight needle hemmer. The problem with the straight needle is that a bar lifts the fabric up just as the needle is about to pierce the fabric. This tends to pull light-weight fabrics out of alignment, making the hem a little crooked unless you really fight it. All in all, I would not buy this machine again nor recommend it. Pay a little more and get a machine that is more robust and will work better.",2 "What a Great Machine! For almost a year now, I have been doing the alterations and hemming for a local boutique. A lot of the nicer pants and skirts need to have a blind him. Hand sewing used to be the only option, but once this new service took hold, I was getting more and more garments to hem. I started researching a machine that would do this for me. This little gem has been a real life saver. It is very simple to use and the blind hem that it creats looks very professional. This machine allows the user to lengthen or shorten the stitch length and also the depth of the stitch for different fabrics. I don't know how I ever got along without this!The price is reasonable, the machine is a dream.",4 "great I am a seamstress. I had one before this one for 14 years. I always said you are as good as your tools. This is a must for every seamstress",4 "Baby Lock BL101 Needle in Houston My wife has a Baby Lock BL-101 for more than 10 years. She enjoyed the machine very much and did a lot of sewing, and quilting works as hobby. However, the machine now need a replacement needle and the screw to tighten the needle. Can anyone help her locate a shop in Houston, or anywhere to find the kind of needle she needs (and screw if possible)????",4 "Simplicity 1100 American Denim Great machine, inexpensive and easy to use. Directions are easy to follow. Highly recommended, inexpensive and with free shipping you can't go wrong. Amazon shipped it right away too!I recommend getting a carrying case. I ordered one after my machine arrived.",4 "Great machine, if you know about sewing machines! This is a great sewing machine if you know ABOUT sewing machines, meaning if you can adjust the thread tensions, foot pressure etc.In another words, if you are an absolute beginner for using sewing machines, I recommend you to buy other machines with automatic tension adjustments, built-in bobin, etc, which requires you notheing but just run and you can sew.I used to own a sewing machine from SINGER and it had top-loading bobin, automatic tension adjustment, etc (which I did not know back then) and I had no trouble sewing even if I had serious trouble when I had to use sewing machines in high school.When I moved, I left the machine with my mother and bought this machine instead.At the beginning, boy, I HAD SO MUCH trouble like one of the reveiwers here.I thought maybe this machine is the reason, but I went to study about the sewing machines from its manual, websites, books, and people.Then I found out the the reason I had so much trouble is the fact I did not know anything about sewing machines.Yes, I need to adjust tensions, needles, foot pressures etc (which I did not even know what they mean) depending on what materials I am using.They are easy once you know how to do it.Now, I have no trouble and this is very quiet machine and I like it very much.Also, its manual is much better than the one that came with my old SINGER machine.It describes very well about the trouble shooting, how to adjust everything you need or sort of things.The bottome line is: This is the machine if you want a machine with simple, but has enough stiches or features that make your sewing easier and if you know something about sewing machines, or are thinking about learning about them.This is not a machine to choose, if you are an absolute beginner about sewing machines and have no interest in learning about them.",4 "Not what I expected. First, I bought this because it was described as having a drop in bobbin. It is not. The bobbim jambs unless you hold the threads as you start each seam. I have never had to do that with any of my other sewing machines. I sew a lot of heavy fabric and bought this machine for that reason, but save your money and get a better machine. The reverse button fell off after a weeks use. I was able to put it back on but that just shows the quality.As for the free patterns...I was suprised at how fast they arrived. Less than a week after I sent my order in.",2 "Great sewing machine! I had only used older Singers and a Kenmore of my Mothers' and took sewing in High School, many years ago.This machine has many more features and attachments than I have ever used before. It has clear directions, that do require some focus to read and understand.In the past someone else set everything up and I just used it.I got this partly to use for making crafts, such as a kitty tunnel, mending jeans, etc and sewing heavier fabrics such as upholstery vinyl and several layers of padding. It has special attachments for this and works well. Haven't had any problems.",4 "save your money I did nothing but struggle with this machine. It was so fussy--it would break pretty much every time I used it. And there was no consistent problem. Sometimes it would freeze up, other times get jammed, other times chew up my fabric. Don't waste your time or money!",0 "Love This Machine! The Simplicity SE3 is so simple to use! I purchased this machine and received it within just a few days from Amazon. Watched the video, and I was embroidering within minutes! It's been a long time since I purchase a sewing machine of any type and I was amazed by automation of this machine. It tells you when there is a problem such as thread breaking or warns you the presser foot hasn't been lowered. It stitches very nice and even. Even my husband was impressed! Watch out, once you get this machine you will be looking at every towel, shirt or piece of cloth wondering what you can embroider on it! A lot of Brother accessories will also fit this machine which makes it very versitle. I chose this machine over the Brother 150 as it had many more options to it. It's worth every cent!",4 "Simplicity SE3 Embroidery System Very nice, intuitive machine. Great instructional video. Stitches beautifully. Instruction on how to do various things are right on the display screen. Very helpful. Will need the Amazing box and a program like Embird to use to full capacity. Built-in designs are limited and bit childish. ...",3 "Amazon sells the best! I bought this machine from another dealer and bought it factory serviced(because it was cheaper and came with some extras). I hade problems with the factory serviced machine and ended up paying much more in the end. I have never had a problem with a factory serviced item from Amazon so I thought factory serviced from another company would have the same quality. I would suggest that you buy new like the one they have listed here. The machine is very easy to use. The video is very simple to follow. I watched the video and completed my first project in a matter of minutes.",3 "jacqui I like that it's relatively inexpensive and easy to learn, but you can't adjust the bobbin tension, and mine is too loose. I have to take it in to be adusted. How's that for convenience?",2 "Simple to use, but difficult to fix a problem. Though I am not a novice at this sort of stuff, I bought this because it was very basic and user friendly. It is easy to use in regards to setting up and threading etc. But I can't seem to get the tension right. I have tried every stabilizer and thread tension, but it never comes out right. I've tried it on T-shirt material because I thought this would be the easiest and I still can't get it to embroider properly. I can't get any help from the company. This machine has been sitting at my house for 5 months and not one shirt came out right! Anyone who can help me, please email me at yjrose712@yahoo.com",0 "Sorry can't rate higher I hate not to be able to give this sewing machine a higher rating. In fact, 3 stars is really too high, but 2 is too low. I'm presently working on my second machine since buying it a little over a month ago. The first one didn't have a working threader and the face plate was off line. The second one has a defective bobbin winder. I'm in the process of sending the second one back for repair rather than replacement for fear another would have more problems. It works great...when it works. I can't say enough about the service I'm getting from Simplicity. I didn't buy the machine from Amazon...if I had it would have been sent back for a refund...and I wish had. But Simplicity has bent over backward to make me happy, that and the return policy of the company I bought it from make it impossible to return it for a refund.",2 "Helped me learn, I love it!!!! I had never used a sewing machine before, and this one helped me learn. The literature that is included has a step-by-step guide on how to thread your machine with pictures. It took me a couple of tries to thread the bobbin, but after some practice it's easy.There is a handle, and the machine itself isn't very heavy to carry around. (I am comparing the weight to my grandmother's bulky old Elena brand.) Right in front is a flip-down drawer that holds everything you might need such as; stitch-picker, extra bobbins, a small screw driver, a piece of fabric that shows what the different stitches look like, and some other parts. The drawer part slides off for bobbin threding, or if it is just in your way.The instructional book that is included helps explain the difference in stitch width and tightness of stitch as well as giving a chart to show the best adjustments for different fabrics. I didn't know any of that. When I got my machine, a certificate for three patterns by Simplicity was included. I have picked out the patterens online, and they should arrive in a few more weeks.This machine is durable enough to last, and easy enough for anyone. I totally reccomend this purchase, as I have had no problems. I love this sewing machine!!!!",4 "Simplicity SA2200 It amazes me that a beautiful sewing machine would have such a major design flaw. The removable sewing arm on this machine is held on by two tiny pieces of plastic. One of which was broken off by the time the machine was delivered. This resulted in the arm not staying on the machine making it impossible to to sew without taping it in place. It is such a nice machine what a shame they did not come up with a better design. Amazon did arrange for UPS to pick it up the very next day which was nice. I am now waiting for my refund so I can purchase another machine.",1 "I got a ""D"" in sewing in high school In spite of the trauma of my youth I decided it was time to buy a sewing machine to do a few of those sewing projects I have always dreamed about.This machine is easy to learn how to use. Threading is easy (one of my previous nightmares). It is light weight and easy to move around while at the same time it stays put even when sewing heavy materials.A great entry level machine",3 "Better than Singer by far I just received my new machine and I love it. I have been using a Singer for 30 years. My first Singer "Genie" was great and worked every time. I gave that great machine to my daughter. I bought my second Singer machine 25 years ago (at twice the price of this machine) and have had nothing but problems with it. One very recent reviewer of this Simplicity machine complained that it has to be oiled with every use. That is the only way to maintain any sewing machine. My grandmother is a seamstress, and she never sits down to her 45-year-old Singer sewing machine without oiling and cleaning it. Every sewing machine comes with those directions, so Singers are not exempt.I am so pleased with the price and the performance of the Simplicity machine. I am anxious to start making a dress for myself. I have been sewing for over 40 years, and take my word for it, this machine is a bargain.",4 "I love this machine I received this sewing machine for Christmas and I absolutely love it. This is my first sewing machine and I have never sewn before, but in a couple of hours I had completed a pillow for my daughter and curtains for my kitchen. My sister called me the "mad seamstress".I noticed in some of the other reviews that people are having trouble with the automatic threader. I, too, couldn't figure it out at first, but then noticed that there is a small hook that fits through the eye of the needle and catches the thread to pull it through-- I hope this helps.I look forward to learning more about sewing as I have already signed up for a sewing class and I'm sure that this machine will take me through whatever projects I attempt.",4 "Cool Sewing Machine This is a great sewing machine. The instruction manual assumes that you already know the basics about how to use a sewing machine though. If you are a sewing beginner, you will need someone to teach you how to use it.",4 "Simplicity SA2200 Sewing Machine The machine was ready to go out of the box and simple to use. The instruction booklet is clear and concise. I would recommend this machine to a novice sewer like myself!",3 "Beginner sewing made easy I ordered this machine to sew a costume for my daughter's play and I was able to sew the entire costume in 2 days. It was my first time sewing and it was very easy to use. I still haven't been able to get the hang of the needle threader but other than that I do recommend this machine.",4 "Great basic machine Overall, this machine does everything I expected it to do except for one thing, simplifying threading the machine.I was able to quickly set up and use my machine, but the instructions required a little more knowledge about sewing machines than I had. They should either define what they mean by certain parts on the machine, or make the pictures more clear. I also found that the auto-threader is much more of a pain to use than manual threading the needle.Once set up, the machine works great, and I am able to do basic sewing with ease.",2 "Great Sewing Machine with a Great Price! I have been searcing for a sturdy, heavy machine which is hard to find these days and I found one! This Simplicity Creative Spirit Plus is very sturdy and a smooth operating sewing machine. It does not move when you are sewing, unlike my other sewing machine which seems to want to walk or hop. The metal mechanisms/frame inside is also a plus.This machine has many nice features which includes lots of stitches. I also like the easy needle threading. It takes a couple of tries to get the hang of it but is very easy afterwards.It also makes a nice even, tight stitch.Another thing I love about this machine is that the wide removable free arm is placed in the front of the machine which gives you more room for your hands. This is also a storage compartment.This machine is very easy to thread and operate. The bobbin is very easy to get to and threads on the first try.Overall, this is a great machine at an unbeatable price!!",4 "A Great All Purpose Machine I do advanced sewing (formal wear, upholstery, etc.) as well as home repairs (mending, quilting). This machine is equiped to do everything I need. The button-hole stich is easy to use. The adjustable pressure dial for the foot clutch is great. I was happy to find several pressure feet came with the machine, including button-hole, blind hem, cording, and more. The stich functions are practicle and decorative and there are more than I will ever use. I've never used a Simlicity Machine before and am very pleased with the durability of the machine, with metal parts rather than the easily broken plastic. The only flaw is that you have to pay a shipping fee for the three free patterns.",4 "Solid Machine and Easy to Use This college girl finally has her own sewing machine! This machine is solid and sturdy in build and comes with alot of accessories (various presser feet, bobbins, etc.) I am impressed at how easy it is to wind a bobbin, set a stitch pattern, and get to sewing.There are a few features which are quite cool - one being the easy threading function for threading the needle. It takes a couple tries to get used to it, but now I've vowed never to spend 5 minutes licking the end of the thread and jamming the thread into the tiny needle eye.I also like how all the stitch patterns are mapped out across the front of the machine instead of only on the dial. This is much better than rotating the dial back and forth trying to find the stitching pattern that you want.Overall, the designers had us in mind when they built this machine. Also, after reading the manual, I feel like I'm much better educated knowing how each presser foot and stitch can be used. I'm completely satisfied with this purchase!",4 "Can't Beat the Deal or the Machine I bought this machine to replace a Brother sewing machine that I had had for years and was a little leary at first because I had never heard of Simplicity making sewing machines. After having used it extensively already, I can say I definitly made the right choice.This machine sews a nice tight, even stitch through any material. I have already used it on silk, leather and at the opposite end, 4 layers of heavy blanket fleece. It doesn't balk!!It has a nice array of decorative stitches, does super easy button holes and the machine has a good "feel" to it while sewing. Another plus I was thrilled with was it comes with 10 bobbins, actually 11 if you count the bobbin with thread that arrives inside the bobbin case. In looking at various other brands, most came with 4 or 6 bobbins. Nice not having to unwind when you want different colors!The manual is easy to read and I like the at-a-glance sheet for what types of stitches take which settings.All in all, I got a great deal on this with free shipping and a rebate for a carrier as well and the machine comes with a form to receive 3 free patterns from Simplicity. I went to Walmart and looked through the pattern books, wrote the numbers of the 3 I wanted and within a week, I had received $38.00 worth of free patterns!!The only disadvantage I can even think of on this machine, is don't buy it for the automatic needle threader - you will likely be disappointed if you do. Mine works occasionally but the little metal prong that is supposed to fit through the eye of the needle, usually bends off to the side and I have to bend it back with a screw driver to get it to thread like its supposed to. Much faster to use a regular needle threader which you can buy cheaply in packs. I would recommend this machine to anyone of any level, it will do what you want it to!",4 "Great machine especially if you are a beginner I have never really sewed anything in my life, except for a brief home ec. class in Junior High some 30 years ago. I always wanted to try to sew but I was too intimidated. Finally I saw this machine with its reviews and thought I would take a chance. It came in only a few days, and in an hour I was sewing my first skirt. It is very easy to operate. The bobbin fell out of the case, and I had no trouble understading how to put everthing back in place. The instructions are very easy to understand. I am having the most fun learning this wonderful new skill on this machine. It is very user friendly. If you ever wanted to learn to sew but thought it was much too complicated, then this is the machine for you. With all the new fabrics, technology, and things that are available along with this machine, sewing is a great recreational activity. My only regret is that I waited so long to try it. This machine, the Simplicity sewing book for beginners, and the Simplicity web site is all you need.",4 "A very nice Christmas present from my husband I recieved this sewing machine from my husband for Christmas, He ordered it on the 4th of December and we received it on the 9th with the free shipping. So far this machine has been wonderful, I think that all of the instructions are very easy to read and understand, there are a lot of pictures of what they are instructing you to do and that is very helpful. The bobbin is very easy to get to and very easy to wind the thread onto. Threading the machine is very easy also, especially the automatic needle threader. The machine seems to be very well built and I would recommend this machine to anyone. I haven't done a lot of sewing in the past, mainly craft projects, but now since I have this new machine I would like to try some different sewing projects. With all of the stitches this machine has to offer and the ease of changing the presser feet it will be nothing but enjoyable.",4 "Very nice machine for the price Hi:I purchased this machine about 1 1/2 months ago. I waited until my mother came to visit so she could give me some lessons. She is a seasoned sewer. Before she came out I read the instructions booklet and some sewing books before using the machine as well. I am a beginner sewer. I learned to thread the machine and change the bobbin before she got here.If you are a beginner I strongly suggest if you know a seasoned sewer to have them give you some lessons. It helped me immensely. Seeing someone do something rather than trying to follow a diagram is must better. I even understand the diagrams better now due to her lessons. In two weeks I learned to how to properly thread the machine (I was a tiny bit off), wind a bobbin, replace a bobbin, baste stitch, read a pattern (more like translate the tiny bit of instructions they give you), make homemade bias, attach bias, and sew relatively straight (I am still working on this) and oil the machine.I have even learned how to use the automatic threader. Here is the trick, the needle MUST be in its very highest position for the prong to be able to go through the eye and pull the thread out in a loop. If you have it in the highest position the prongs will surround the eye of the needle and there is a little metal piece that will pass through the eye pulling the thread back through and making the loop. If the needle is not in the highest position the little metal piece hits the needle instead of slipping through the eye.The machine has stitched very well and appears to working wonderfully. My mother said it stitched nicely and appears to be a very nice machine for what I plan to do. I am planning to make curtains, appliance covers, pillows, maybe a dress or two etc. I am not planning to make heavy-duty complicated items.I told her about some of the reviews from seasoned sewers that said the machine was not good. She indicated it depends on what you are used to sewing with. If you go from a $500 machine to a $150 machine you cannot expect the same performance. She stressed that for someone who wants to make decorator items for the home and some clothing items it is fine.I will say you need patience if you are a beginner. Take it slow, don't expect to make things in 10 minutes, get help form someone who is a seasoned sewer, and buy a good sewing 101 book. As my mom says, ""the more you practice, the easier things get, and soon it will become second nature."" I am happy with my machine and recommend it.",4 "exactly what I was looking for I purchased this machine for my eight year old granddaughter and I am very pleased with it. I was looking for a machine that would give her ease of use, also decortive stiches for fun. The automatic needle threader was a must have, and I needed it easy to thread so she could do it herself. I really needed low cost and high function, well belive it or not I found it. I also had just bought a sewing machine for my youngst daughter (12 yrs old). I teach three young girls sewing and thanks to amazon for two of them they now all have new sewing machines. I sew on a janome memorycraft 9000, and I still would recomend this machine highly.",4 "Best Value for your Money! Don't let that picture fool you! This is a great machine, and it's not small and cheap like the picture makes it look...I got mine yesterday (a full week before it was due to arrive!). I thought I was taking a risk buying something like this online, without acually seeing it in action, but now that I've tried it out, I can't wait to start some of the big sewing projects I've been putting off! It's quiet, the pedal action is smooth, and it's easy to thread (be sure and read the directions first though!) I've been sewing on an old machine for quite a few years, and this one makes my old machine look like a dinosaur!",4 "a great deal An exceptional machine at an exceptional price through Amazon - and free shipping, too! I compared it with retail stores and other internet stores and no one even came close to Amazon's price. It came within a week of ordering and is exactly as advertised. It's easy to understand the directions and to operate. I hope to get many years of use from it.",4 "Great Machine! I've owned this machine for under a week...and as a beginning sewer, I'm very impressed. Easy to use, easy to understand manual...so far two thumbs up!",4 "Jmewest I am very pleased with this sewing machine. It is easy to thread, operate, and makes a nice stitch. This is my 2nd machine, and is very advanced compared to my basic beginner machine, yet still very simple to figure out. It is very sturdy, and quiet. I can't wait to get started on all my sewing projects! (I received it in a fraction of the shipping time I was given when I ordered it. Good Job!)",4 "Best ever!!!!!! I had ordered this machine for my christmas presant from my husband. I havn't used a machine in over 8 years and that was just to sew little things. When I got my machine in just a few days I had already made hats for my boys and a poncho for me. Great Deal Great Machine.",4 "Simplicity SA 2200 Creative Spirit I loved the FREE SHIPPING! The sewing machine arrived in about 10 days in excellent condition. A beautiful looking machine. Lots of extra fancy sewing stitches to learn how to use.I plan on using my machine for quilting, mending, and making crafts. I am not a new sewer, so I do have some experience with sewing.I am looking forward to the 3 free patterns I get to order.The machine is lightweight with handle on top of machine. I do need a carrier or case, and wished that a case or carrier was recommended to go along with the machine. I even thought of making one myself since the machine is so lightweight!The only frustrating part was trying to figure out how to place the thread to get the self-threader to work, I finally figured how to place the thread correctly and it threaded! It threads from the front to the back and you have to place the thread in front of the needle with the threader all the way down and then you raise the threader very slowly and there will be a little loop at the back of the needle that you have to pull and the needle is threaded. I was so HAPPY!Trying to thread the machine without the threader was difficult for me because the eye of the needle was hard to see for these maturing eyes and I wear glasses. The Self-threader was a big PLUS for the sewing machine!From all the reviews above that I have read for this machine, this was the reason I decided to buy my machine.Thank You Amazon.com for offering a great sewing machine at a great price!",4 "Something's Amiss We saw this advertised, and thought ""Wow, what a deal...""First machine we received? Timing was off, would NOT sew-- threads would not lock together---- so we returned it.Second machine we received?Halfway thru a seam, the presser foot stopped advancing, stitch length got really small, and fabric kept puckering.In both cases, we spent time on the phone with Simplicity representatives, who eventually said that our machines had to be defective, as they had ""no idea"" why it wasn't working.I'm glad other people have had pleasant experiences...We're going to return the second one, and take a look at other makes/models. This has left a bad taste in our mouth.",0 "Sewing Machine I love this sewing machine. I bought it over 3 years ago and it is still going like the day I bought it.",4 "Not good for buttonholes! I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I haven't had a buttonhole work on the first try yet, and I've had the machine for 2 years. It doesn't feed the fabric evenly so one side of the buttonhole may be 1/2 inch and the other side an inch. I just finished having to rip out a buttonhole twice, which prompted me to finally write this review. Now the fabric is so messed up, I'm not sure it will be presentable. I spent MANY hours on this jacket, only to have it be ruined because of this machine.",1 "solid, easy to use performer! I bought this for my 11yr old daughter at Christmas. She loves it and was stitching away in no time. Would highly recommend this machine.",4 "Excellent machine - especially for price. I bought this machine for my daughter who is just learning to sew and it works wonderful for her. I have two other daughters who are more experienced in sewing and they also think it is a great machine.",4 "Too complicated I have been sewing for many, many, many years and always with Singer Machines.Based on reviews and price i decided to give this machine a try.It was wonderful at first, but to take apart for cleaning and oiling simply takes too much time away from my sewing projects.Plus the screwdriver supplied is so tall it would not fit under the arm, had to use my singer one.I am in the process of finding out how to return.",0 "I love it! This machine is so simple to use. I have not sewen for many years and I took this out of the box and started sewing right away. The machine is quiet, and very smooth running. I love the needle threader as my eyes are not what they use to be. The directions are very easy to read and understand, I had no problems at all doing anything. Before I sewed my first project I experimented with all the differnt stitches and feet. All were easy to use. Also I loved the price!! I really do not think I could have gotten a better machine for my money.",4 "A very large window of opportunities! =) Hi everyone! Just to let you know, I am a freshman in college, and have never owned a sewing machine. I just got this machine 2 days ago (off of ebay) And it is a phenomenal machine! My only gripe was the automatic needle threader, mine would refuse to work so I just manually threaded it myself! (took about 10 seconds)I made a pillow in about 5 minutes with this machine! It is very durable and I know that I will get years of use out of it! It has many features and stitches to choose from! I had spent hours online reading reviews on the various sewing machines out there, and I am glad I did! At first I was going to get a Singer machine, but discovered that they aren't as durable and great as they used to be! I recommend this machine 100 percent, it is a wonderful investment to make! You will not be disappointed!",4 "Great machine to grow with! I will be 45 this month and have not used a sewing machine since 8th grade Home Ec. I have toyed with the idea of taking up sewing for years now and this machine caused me to take the plunge. I did my research and decided that I needed a machine that was simple to operate yet had the capability of growing with me as I learned more complicated sewing techniques. I didn't want a ""starter"" machine but I didn't want a high tech professional model that would be overwhelming. I read the reviews about this machine and decided this was the one for me. The price was fantastic and far less than comparable machines. The free shipping was quite a deal too. I received the machine in far less time than the projected delivery date. I set it up this evening and decided to give it a whirl. I was even able to get the auto needle threader to work. I think I have made a wise choice here and even though all I can master presently is simple things like pillows, mending and simple patterns I am confident this machine will be able to handle whatever I want to do as I become more accomplished. This machine is an excellent value!",4 "Very easy to set up and use. We (mostly my wife) have been using this sewing machine for nearly a month now. So far, we only have good opinions about it. It was very easy to set up. Instructions were very clear. It stitches great too.We haven't tried all the different stitches yet. I will post updates as we get to know this machine better.",4 "Has helped me with my first project With free shipping and no taxes, it's hard to get a better deal. I am really happy with the purchase, it can sew a straight line, and the metal parts are definitely a plus. Simplicity customer service was great, I had to call them with the first project as I was trying to use upholsetery thread (which requires you to adjust the tension setting) and they were very helpful. I also found the instruction booklet to be helpful because it helped me to figure out how to clean the bobbin case area. My first project required sewing with fleece and linen and bunting, and I'm very happy with the results. I'm a beginner to sewing, so it will take a while before I do more than your basic baste and straight stitches. But I do enjoy this machine and look forward to growing with it.",4 "I received it in 5 days There might be shipping problems, but I ordered it...and received it 5 days later. I am very pleased with the machine - ease of use, good features, great price, free shipping (Super Saver from amazon). Overall very good buy for the price.",4 "Great sewing machine for my 13 yr old daughter My daughters friend came over and just showed her how to wind the bobbin, and thread the machine. She took it from there and is making pillows and purses like crazy. If your new to sewing, you need that initial help with any sewing machine.The manuals are actually pretty good, and you could figure out how to operate this machine with them.My daughter was hand sewing pillows, and had a real interest. Not everyone has the knack for this, and it would not matter what sewing machine you bought for them.This sewing machine is a bit heavy to be moving around all the time. I recommend a Singer if your looking for something light weight.",4 "Great machine for the price This is a great machine for the beginner sewer. Its not too heavy to move and its easy to thread, etc. Only think I dont like about it is the accessory box lid lifts up if you press too hard on the front of the machine, but that usually only happens when changing my fabric position not while sewing. I am happy with all the stitches and its easy to set the setting for width and length.",4 "Very nice for the price! For the price this is a really good machine, it has a one step button hole, various stitches etc. The manual assumes you already know what you are doing so if you don't then it's a bit frustrating to figure a few things out.BTW a little tip for the button hole, make sure the dial for the stitch length (the tiny dial on the right side) is set to zero and is in the gold area. I didn't notice that at first and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working!I would recommend this machine to someone else and I already have, it works great!",4 "Simplicity = NO customer service! I recently purchased this machine through Amazon, and it was defective - the feeder teeth that move the fabric through the machine did not work/move at all. I called Simplicity's 1-800 customer help number at least 10 times; a machine answered every time. I left three messages and NEVER received a call back in two weeks. No other number is listed for the company. I finally returned the sewing machine through Amazon. (And I can't say enough about how great Amazon is about returns when something is wrong with the product - much appreciated!) I then bought another sewing machine but it is NOT a Simplicity - why buy from a company that won't even return your calls? I got a Brother instead ... so far, so good.",0 "Great Machine Great Price I own this machine currently and just ordered one for my mother. Great, compact full function machine at a great price.",4 "Quick and easy This is my first sewing machine. I've very little experience in sewing, but in no time I can operate it. I've been looking for a simple-to-use machine and found something.... Threading a bobbin is also simple. The instruction booklet is easy to fellow and comes with a lot pictures. It's construction is quite solid. The delivery service is great! It arrived at least a week earlier than the expected delivery date.",4 "Really Sweet Machine This machine is just what I was looking for in price and functions. This machine is well made and worth every penny I paid. Sews really nice - I have a computer sewing machine but I wanted one I could beat on :o) this one I can and it take it really well. All the feet what a pleasure to not have to buy them - they came with my machine - and found the feet fit my other machine - WHAT A DEAL - delivery was 2 days earily.....I read all the reviews before I got the machine - and really glad I bought it.",4 "GREAT Machine! Great Price! I haven's sewn in about 12 years and got the bug. I researched several machines on the internet and after seeing the other customer reviews about this one, I decided to buy it. This machine has absolutely lived up to all of the great things everyone said about it! I'm having problems with the 1-step buttonholer, but I'm sure that can be chalked up to my inexperience. The instruction book is extremely easy to follow. I also got my machine in less than a week with the free shipping. I love the red, white, and blue design...expecially since it is in the "Americana" series. As for the person who didn't know what the "Plus" is for, Simplicity makes another Creative Spirit that only has about 20 different stitches. This one has 45, so it's a "Plus". I recommend this machine to anyone who wants a good beginner machine! Thanks to everyone else who gave it good reviews!",4 "Best Buy / Excellent Product Wow! I received my sewing machine and am in complete awe at the price and quality of this machine. I haven't sewn in 20 years and can't believe how easy this machine is to use. Just take a few minutes to read the manual and you're set to go. The problem solving information was super helpful too. I have shopped around for a while and had an old Singer years ago, so I initially thought I'd go with a Singer model, but Boy! am I glad I didn't!!! This model is very sturdy and the quality is worth much more than this price. Within 2 hours I had set up the machine, read the manual, hemmed a pair of curtains, made a fleece throw and fixed a zipper in a pair of pants!!! I love the needle threader. I am so pelased with this machine that I'm telling everyone I know. If I can use this machine this quickly and successfully... anyone can!",4 "Lots of features at a great price! I am a novice sewer and have found this machine to be very easy to use. The one-step buttonhole feature works great; you simply place the button at the back of the buttonhole foot and move a lever. The machine runs quietly and the feet are very easy to change. The instruction manual is one of the clearest I have used for any product; I have been able to quickly find the instructions I need and they are laid out clearly with diagrams. The only thing I would change about the machine is markings on the machine indicating the order of steps for threading and winding a bobbin. I have been very pleased so far.",4 "Does the job but not a great machine... I am a sewist with intermediate sewing skills, and I recieved this machine as a gift.This machine made me think that maybe I can't sew afterall. But when I got my new machine (a different brand) It all came back to me that I can sew like a pro!This gets great reviews here but if you notice they are mostly from beginners, inexperienced sewists, or first time machine owners, or someone teaching a child to sew.I recommend going to a sewing machine dealer and test-driving other machines/brands if you are considering getting this one. See what else is out there, you will be surprised! Never buy a machine based on written reviews only expecially if it doesnt belong to the top brands. Its important to be able to feel and listen to the machine while its working, then you'll be able to tell how smooth and powerful it is.This machine does the job but if you intend to quilt a lot or sell your sewing projects, I do not recommend this machine. I get a lot of towelling and uneven stiches.It is so hard to piece quilts because the fabric has to be directly under the presser foot for it to take the fabric in so you have to go back and forth to fix your stiches, otherwise it will unravel later and you'll end up with uneven peices.The bobbin keeps jamming and you have to take the thing apart to get access to the bobbin. My husband would often catch me with smoke coming out of my ears and a bunch of thread laying on the floor. It was so exasperating! The machines that have top loading bobbins and are jam-proof are so much more easier and you might want to check those out. I recommend looking at the White, Janome, Brother or if you want the higher-end machines, look at Elna, Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking. Once you use these machines you can never go back!Did you know that the Vikings doesnt require oiling ever?Another thing is the oiling part. I just hate all the gunk that can get on your sewing projects and fabric after you oil the machine, the smell of oil, and it gets so dirty because dust fabric particles from the fabric sticks to the oil.Thes machine doesn't feel very sturdy and the plastic casing seems cheap. You can tell just by listening to the motor that its is a flimsy machine. On top of that, it is so unattractive.I agree that its a great machine for a beginner, for a child learning how to sew, and for this price.To me a sewing machine is something that should last you a lot of years and can offer room for growth so I suggest investing a little bit more money and research into it.If you are a beginner and intend to learn on this machine on your own, I would not recommend this machine. It just might curb your enthusiasm to sew.",1 "Great I was initially afraid of this machine because it does *not* have a drop-in bobbin. I remember fighting with bobbins in home ec and didn't want to get frustrated with sewing because of a wimpy little ball of thread. However, the instructions are very simple and thorough. There are many decorative stitches included, but not so many "special features" that the machine becomes to complicated to even use for everyday stitching. My only complaint is that I still have yet to find the thread cutter that's supposedly in the back of my presser foot.My model also included a coupon for three free patterns, which I could chose online. Very convienent!",4 "Great buy for a beginner! I am really pleased with this machine as my first sewing machine. The price is great, and amazon delivered it early!The sewing machine is not particularly heavy. It will fit into the Singer 611 Universal carrying case with room to spare.It comes with extra (plastic) bobbins, more needles, screwdriver, buttonholer, and several presser feet. There are some other small doodads like the felt circle to put under the top spool. It has a sampler stitch fabric swatch showing each stitch.You may also get a coupon for 3 free Simplicity patterns where you only pay the S&H.;There is a quick "cheat sheet" and then the full manual. The cheat sheet will get you going right off the bat. Even though I've never used a sewing machine in my life, it was easy to understand and I was sewing within 30 min. The back of one of the manual suggests settings for different types of fabric -- very handy.This machine can do twin needle sewing, although the manual does not go into it in great detail. Although it names the presser feet that come with it, not detailed instruction for use of these feet. Expect to buy other sewing book references to cover what the manual lacks.If your automatic needle threader does not seem to work, you can either thread it the old way by poking the thread in the needle yourself or get a magnifying glass to take a closer look. Usually what has happened is one of two things: 1) You did not raise the needle to the right position so it does not line up or 2) it is in right position but the tiny hook won't go in the needle because is has somehow been bent a little bit. This is easy to fix with a magnifying glass and a small pair of needlenose pliers or any tool that will help you bend it back to the center.The machine is not overly noisy, but I find the foot pedal to be a bit light. It would have been nicer if it was heavier so it wouldn't scoot around on the floor. It's not a huge problem though -- just a thought for improvement. With care, the plastic casing of the sewing machine should do ok, although it is a bit light.Overall, definitely a model to consider when shopping in this price range and a good choice for a beginner not wanting to risk a higher start-up price for a new hobby. I'm pleased with it.",4 "Great sturdy machine with one small problem I received this Simplicity sewing machine as a Christmas present this year, and love it. It seems to be well built, is very sturdy, has a carrying handle on top, and comes with a great variety of sewing feet, including an embroidery foot! The ONLY problem I have found so far (and I've used this machine for at least three hours a day since Christmas), is that the machine has trouble starting out slow on it's own -- you need to manually turn the side wheel, which is difficult when you're trying to do foundation piecing for a quilt. I've found myself trying to hold the fabric steady, turn the wheel AND hit the reverse button all at the same time! I'm also not crazy about the location of the reverse button -- it is awkward to get my right hand over to the left side of the machine -- but I guess I'll get used to it. I'd rate this machine 5-star for a beginner's machine, but serious quilters may want to look for a machine with more advanced features.",3 "Can't Sew One Stitch! I am a complete beginner, and recently developed a new resolve to learn to sew...and bought this machine upon high recommendations of the sales person in a sewing shop. First, the auto threader does NOT work - maddening to even try. ...especially over and over and over again! Once manually threaded, it just jamms immediately when I try to sew a seam. Could easily be my mistake, as a complete novice, but I have followed the directions VERY carefully...From the reviews, I think it could be the machine. It just shouldn't be this hard to thread it and get a few stitches sewn!!",0 "Save your money and buy a better one! I bought this for my daughter based on the many good reviews. But when I received it I was disappointed in how cheap the plastic was. Some parts were just waiting to break! I didn't have to even try it before I shipped it back. Not even the free patterns and free shipping (which I lost for returning it anyways) could convince me. I spent a little more money and bought a Janome. You get what you pay for most of the time!",0 "Patriotism in Sewing Thanks to the reviewer who objected to this machine having red, white, and blue decoration on the front and who also objected to it being named creative spirit plus. I was already pretty much convinced that I wanted to buy this machine, but her bitterness towards my country just pushed me right over into purchasing the machine, as I do love my country and it will cheer me up in these troubled times to see that brilliant red, white, and blue as I sew. I had spent quite a while studying various sewing machines today and had dallied with the thought of buying a "foreign-made" machine but thanks to the reviewer, I decided to definitely Buy American. I can't figure out her objection to a sewing machine named creative spirit plus since sewing is indeed one of the creative arts. If she wants to link that to the spirit of America, fine with me, since America has been known for the creativity and spirit of its citizens. It appears to me that some people are just bitter and anti-American and do their best to carry that through every part of their day.As a review, let me say that I spent several hours studying sewing machines today and I selected this one because it has one-step buttonhole, a variety of stitches and accessories, a sewing light, twin needle capacity, and many other fine features. I have not had a Simplicity machine but trust that their years in the pattern business have given them a good background in knowing what home sewers need.",4 "Never arrived/No explanation I know it's not all that helpful, but I have to agree with the shipping problems. I ordered this item in early October and waited a full month before receiving an email saying it had actually shipped. After the expected arrival date came and went I received an email saying that it could not be delivered for an unknown reason. To be fair, I did get a refund, but one of the main reasons to buy online is the convenience. Maybe the trick is not to trust the super saving shipping methods. Anyway, I am going to try again because it does look like a solid machine.",2 "Shipping delay and more shipping delays I would love to rate this more fairly BUT I can't because even though I ordered this machine 5 weeks ago, they are saying it won't be shipped for another 2 weeks and I won't receive this machine until around December 11.Shipping states 1-2 weeks........Don't count on itAs for the actual machine??????????????????????????????????",2 "good but unattractive machine I'm a digi-chick and even so, I don't think I would buy an electronic sewing machine. Computerization is just still too buggy and I don't want a sewing machine that crashes! So I chose this mechanical model to replace my 1960s era Singer. I've been quite pleased with its performance. It sews easily through heavy or layered fabric, buttonholes like a dream. For the price, I think it's great.The main problem that I have with it is the visual design -- it has a stars and stripes, red, white and blue motif on the front! Why? It seems immoral to me to use patriotism to sell a product that has nothing to do with the concept. Like putting Jesus on a box of breakfast cereal. Really, I almost sent it right back. Also, it's called the ""Creative Spirit Plus."" Plus what? Nowhere was it told. Just a meaningless ""Plus."" What do they think we are, idiots, to fall for such a stupid thing?",2 "Simplicity SA200 Pioneer II I purchased this for Christmas for my adult daughter who had previously never shown much interest in sewing, but had mentioned recently that she might liked to have a machine for home decorating projects, i.e. curtains, pillows or whatever. I was basically looking for something inexpensive and simple for the occasional craft project and mending and this one seemed to fit the bill (although I am sure it would be fine for more frequent use and more complicated projects as well!) I had looked at another machine that was $$$ less but rejected it immediatley when I realized it did not have a treadle to make it stop/go with your foot - it had a hand switch on the machine for that which did not appeal to me at all - sometimes you do need both hands to guide the fabric or whatever, plus reviews of that product pronounced it to be a hunk of junk! This one does have the foot-treadle, and I did set up the machine to try it out and it worked great and was just what I was looking for.",4 "Good for beginners I recently bought this so I could make some window treatments and things for around the house. I had not sewn since Home-Ec class in junior high. This machine is easy to use and works well. it even has a buttonhole function. Directions on how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin are fairly easy to understand although I did have to read them a couple of times since I was unfamiliar with sewing.",3 "Easy for Beginners I am basically a beginning sewer and I purchased this machine about a month ago.The instructions are very clear, detailed, and easy to follow.I have used this machine for quite a few craft projects already and it seems to work fine.I think it is a great machine for the $$",4 "purrrfect for the price I recomended my sister purchase this machine for my 10 yr old niece. It was a price she could afford (she has 4 kids) The machine is at my house because I teach the girls sewing. altho it is a little basic for my taste(thats why I gave it 4 stars) it is still a very good machine. My niece can thread it herself, very important to me, and sews very well. My niece loves it and that is whats important, expecially the A and the heart on the front of the machine (her name starts with A) It is the cutest machine in our sewing area! Believe me thats important to young girls. My sis chose the supersaver shiping-FREE-and the darn thing came in sooner than my grandaughter's machine that I paid for! lol I paid for shiping because my daughter's machine seemed to take forever to get here (did not purchase it from amazon-only because it was no longer availible..she has the singer izek) Anyway to sum it up...great machine, great price, recieved it in great condition...IN THREE DAYS.",3 "Not the best, but it will have to do. I had expressed an interest in a sewing machine to do some small sewing projects, not wanting too much for gadets and fancy stiches. I have worked on two projects now and have not found the right tensions or something because it is not sewing well. The stitches are not tight, it is jamming, threads getting caught underneath in the bobbin casing, and threads breaking. The instructions for stitches are well described, and does all the stitches I will need for simple dresses and clothing. Maybe it is just user error, but a friend and I sat down with the machine in order to give me some lessons and she was not able to help me fix my problems very well, so we switched and used her machine. I will keep with it for awhile and see if I can work out my problems, but think I may be returning it for something else.",2 "No Problems in 2 Years I purchased this machine from Amazon 2 years ago. It was so easy to use and never gave me a single problem. About a year ago, my adult daughter borrowed it to fix some drapes. She never really sewed before. I never got it back! She loves it and has been sewing ever since. I'm going to buy another one for myself. I highly recommend this machine, especially if you have little experience sewing and need something simple to use and reliable.",4 "Lemon maybe? Easy to use, yes. As long as it keeps working for you. Every time i want to do something simple like take in a dress, make a baby blanket, take something up. It seems something always goes wrong. I can usually fix it, but this last time i have no clue what is wrong, but i cant wait to get rid of it. I'm now looking into getting a Brother cant wait! summery, I think there are better ones out there.",0 "serger I bought this serger for my wife.She was able to start using her machine faster than she thought possible with the help of the video.We am familiar with the Simlicity name and have come to rely on it.",3 "Nice serger for the money As a person who has sewn for a long long LONG time, I always wondered why a serger would be so important. Didn't think I needed one till I helped with a local little theater group and the costume designer showed me hers (an extremely expensive one made by another manufacturer). I was impressed though by the finished look it gave to the items we sewed. After thinking about it, I realized maybe having one wasn't such a bad idea. I couldn't see spending MEGA bucks if I could find one that did exactly the same thing. After checking out pretty much every serger out there around $200.00, I settled on this one. Why? Because it had everything the others had, plus a better warranty and extras the others didn't - like the ability to sew with 2-3-4 threads (most only offer 3-4 threads). The price was right too. After I got it, it took me about 20-30 minutes to learn to thread it (I did not rush thru this process because threading a serger is NOT like threading a sewing machine). I used the manual that came with it and haven't even viewed the video (though I'm sure if it's as thorough as the manual it is good). I'm very happy with this machine. It's easy to use, and (considering the threading pattern, etc) fairly easy to learn to thread. I did buy a serger threader which should help if I ever have to re-thread the loopers (the only really hard one is the lower one). I've already had to change out the needles (warning, if you need to change the right needle, it is easier if you remove the left one, too - and if you're going to do that, you may as well put in two brand new needles). I would recommend this serger. Oh, and btw, I checked out some really expensive sergers ($400+) and their thread patterns were identical to the Simplicity. Proving you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a good serger. One other suggestion I'd like to make, make sure you buy (I made my own) a bag to catch the cuttings and threads that fall out of the machine. They can make a real mess under foot otherwise. Also, keep a can of pressurized air for cleaning out the dust/fabric bits that accumulate inside the machine. This will keep it running in tiptop shape. Don't overdo the air (short bursts, stop when the can heats up) - that'll keep moisture from getting inside the machine.",3 "A great serger for a great price As someone who sews, I'd considered a serger to help quicken the pace. After some product research, this seemed one of the better machines for the price. I'd looked at more expensive sergers but truly needed something decent at a low price. I have a friend that does professional sewing try it out and she seemed to like it as well. She said that the included additional blade was worthwhile, as they alone can be as high as $60 to $100 for some machines.Aside from not having coverstitch, I am quite satisfied with the Singer Frontier SL390. You get quite a few accessories, and the additional presser feet are a definite bonus. It has definitely sped up my sewing on some of my projects. As for coverstitch, well that's what having your regular sewing machine nearby is for. And if you want the double stitch look, you can insert a dual needle into your sewing machine.Update: Although unavailable here for the meantime, it is still being manufactured and has been renamed the AH100 American Home Serger. The description being as follows:'Easy-to-use Serger with 4/3/2 Thread Capability and adjustable stitch length'. The price is around $249 and available on other websites.",3 "5 Stars because...... Not only is this machine great, it is easy to thread and use but above all I learned that Simplicity has wonderful customer support for any questions or problems that you may encounter, (which I could not get thru Brother,viking or Janome when I bought their machines)They answered my emails the next day and once within 24 hours and I was up and running with my serger from a total beginner to a confident serging maniac!You do not have to spend $1000's for a machine as sales people would have you beleive this does all that a most expensive machine does for a fifth of the price and I am happy I got it and saved myself a bundle.",4 "Ok, not the greatest This was my first serger and I was very excited to finally own one. I have used several brands which were much better, including a BabyLock and a Kenmore. I had a choice between the Simplicity SL390 and a Kenmore and chose this one. I liked the reviews on the Simplicity. Although, I can usually get the job done, I have been disappointed. I have had big problems with the right needle staying threaded although the thread does not actually break. It pulls out as I'm stitching without breaking. At this point, I have had to completely remove the right needle to make the serger work. Also, if you want to change threads or run out of one, you cannot ""tie-on"" the thread. All four threads have to be completely re-threaded every time or it won't work. I would not buy this machine if I had it to do over again. I would have spent the extra money and been done with it and saved myself the aggravation and frustration. My machine is only 5 months old and I'm already thinking about buying a different one.",1 "Good IF it works I bought my machine Sept 2006 because of the reviews here, the good price, and the name brand. Had never even seen a serger working before, but I love to sew. Thought it would make finishing edge easier.Even with the video and the manual could not get the thing to work. Finally after fiddling and help from a friend I got it working --April of 2007! 7 months after I bought it!Even with it properly threaded, I cannot serge more than one seam with out it breaking and having to re-thread the entire thing. I often opt to zigzag with my sewing machine instead of bothering with the serger.The manual says it has 24-7 technical support. Not exactly true... call 7 days week, leave message and they will call you back within 24 hours! When I needed support, all they did was send me to a website that they thought I could find the information on. Didn't actually work through the problem with me.Last June (less than a year after I bought it), the petal gave out, just stopped working. The closest service place for simplicity was 4 HOURS AWAY!!! And my local sewing store couldn't even order the parts for my machine. They ended up jerry rigging a pedal for me.Since I bought it,I have been into my local sewing store at least 12 times trying to get help with this machine... but they don't know anything about it. So I am trading this one in for one in their store. I will get free classes with the machine, free customer support, and will only pay slightly more than I did for this one. Any questions and they are just phone call away. I probably won't buy a machine on line again. Certainly not a simplicity.I love it when it works, the problem is... most of the time it doesn't.",0 "I am delighted with my new serger! Being new to serging I wasn't sure what to purchase. This machine has all the features listed in any book I've seen-a very pleasant surprise. It has seam guides, stich width adjustments, narrow and wide serging plates. The diagrams to thread the machine are logical, and large enough to really see. The manual that comes with it is accurate, explicit and written in plain English. (I can only assume the Spanish portion is the same.) It came with a video but I didn't need to look at it. It also came pre-threaded! I think I got really lucky purchasing this machine for my first serger. I should have known Simplicity would know how to build a good machine.",4 "Great Serger I love this Serger. This was a great buy and I would recommend it to anyone.",4 "Do Not Be Afraid! I received this serger 3 years ago for Mothers Day. I finally had the courage to sit down and figure this machine out. OMG I can't believe I wasted all of that time! The Simplicity Frontier is going to be a work horse in my sewing room from this point on! Easy to thread and use. I took a class at JoAnn Fabrics right along with the mega bucks serger folks and this little guy had all of the stitches and produced just as beautiful stiches!! I love this machine and so will you!",4 "serger very happy with this serger. i don' sew a lot, but when i do, this certainly makes sewing more fun!",4 "Just right! The price was right, and I have owned mine for 1 1/2years. . . no complaints. It is easy to thread, oil and maintain. I sew for income and this machine is not letting me down. Good workhorse for the price, would recommend.",4 "Delighted Very impressed with 3-day delivery. Portability of machine (13 lbs) and simplicity of design functions are exactly what I wanted for a backup machine. Paper piecing is easy and accurate. I did have a problem trying to place the bobbins on the wind-up spool. Really had to force them into place. My husband thought the noise when I stitched a little distracting so I solved this by placing it on a typewriter mat.",3 "Poorly Designed. This machine is horribly designed. In a prior review the customer stated that the machine runs but the needle stays put. The reason for this is a tiny little screw inside the plastic of the handwheel. The screw is responsible for engaging the clutch, but is encased in plastic. The torque cracks the plastic and eventually causes it to stop working. Bad design, I don't suggest purchasing.",0 "Don't even bother! What a waste! When I received it, the timing was already off and just kept getting worse. I called the support line and was immediately transferred to voicemail. I also sent an e-mail. That was several days ago, and I still haven't gotten a response! I'm very disappointed that I had to return it-you don't want to buy a machine just to have to return it. A great price for a good machine, which this is not.",0 "Nice Small Machine The S05 Quilt 'n' Craft 28 Stitch works great. It was simple to set it up, and it has performed admirably in the making of many quilts (despite the fact that I rarely ever maintain it and have yet to clean the feeder dogs). My only complaint was this machine's neck wasn't quite big enough to accommodate a large quilt sandwich, and the stitch variety (and length), weren't varied enough for me once I grew beyond the beginning stage. The one time I called tech support, I found customer service helpful and informative. 5 Stars.",4 "Does Not Work I was excited when I received the machine, but it just does'nt work!!! The motor runs, but the needle does'nt move up and down. I'm very disappointed that I have to return it.",0 "Almost perfect. I bought this squeegee to go along with a 10 by 14 inch screen. For the screen size, it's a slightly smaller than what I probably should have purchased. Luckily, I use the paper stencil method, so I only need an 8 inch squeegee. Soon, I think we will uprgrade to a 10 inch one, once I make some new stencils that are a little larger. But the squeegee works great, it cleans up well. Overall, I do like it. One thing I must point out though, you get what you pay for. This squeegee will most likely fall apart in a few months. Since it's inexpensive, I don't have a problem with that. Good luck to those who buy it, I think you'll appreciate it. HAPPY SCREENING",3 "Bullion Embroidery John James needles enjoy a good reputation. You will always get a top product.",4 "John James needles These are great ... love them! There is a nice varity of sizes in the package. Order came quickly. thanks.",4 "Emboidery, Here I come Great needles in great speed.They were here in no time, plenty of time left to get the embroidery project done.",4 "baby hats I wish more people would make knitting books like this. i have made almost every hat in this book., it is the best book i have and have ordered 3 copies of this book to give to friends . I wish there were more books like this one .HATS OFF TO THE AUTHOR !!!!!!!",4 "knitting book This is a great book- fun fast projects, very do-able for beginners and it is a great reference book- the illustrations and directions are great.",4 "easy breezy! This, and the birth of my first granddaughter, got me back into knitting after 25 years. The enticing photos and easy to follow directions sucked me into a reborn hobby. One of the details i really found helpful was a list of skills necessary to do the project. I've made about 6 hats from this book and have been very happy with the results. If you're going to buy one baby hat book, this is the one, especially if you're a beginner.",4 "Wonderful baby hat knitting book ... sure to please! I bought this baby knitting hat book for my mother. She is the proud knitter and my new little granddaughter is the lucky recipient! Both are totally pleased!",4 "Super Easy and Fast Patterns As a beginning knitter I want some simple but cute patterns! This book is amazing. The patterns are simple to follow and the finished project is so adorable! I have now knitted 6 patterns from the book and look forward to making more! I highly recommend this book!",4 "Great for first timers! I am just learning to knit and this book is fabulous! East to follow, great picture and written instructions, and almost instant gratification! I can see me using this for many baby hats to come :) A must have for any knitter!",4 "Fun & Creative As with her other 2 books, this one is a hit. Easy to follow patterns with fun & quick results! A fun book to have. I wish I would have bought it sooner!",3 "Great Book This book has lots of cute patterns that are fairly simple to make. I would definitely recommend this book to others.",4 "not for the advanced knitter I found this book disappointing. The first 54 pages were learning how to knit and do the embroidery. Most of the designs are rather simple hats with cute decorations added. 3 basic hats using dk, worsted and heavy worsted yarns. Good purchase if you think the hats are cute although I didn't care for most of them. I like the spiral binding and the babies are quite cute.",2 "A Great Addition to your Knitting Library I don't care if you have babies in your life or not -- after you see these adorable patterns, you'll be knitting these hats for your dogs, cats, and babies you see on the street! The hats are whimsical, fun, and unexpected -- and totally cute. LOVE IT.",4 "Knitted Hats for Babies Great book with clear and complete instructions. Wisely starts with a very simple hat and leads you gradually to more complicated designs.You can make an unique baby gift in an afternoon or two.Highly recommend for the novice and experienced knitter.",4 "Itty-Bitty Hats This is the nicest illustrated book and the hats are just adorable! If you have any desire to knit or crochet little baby hats, this is the book for you!Patricia Gribble",4 "Great Fun This little book has been SO MUCH FUN!!!! It is written well and very concise. I haven't found any misunderstandings or mistakes so far and the finished projects are just adorable. I would recommend this for anyone, accomplished knitter or beginner.",4 "wonderful book This is a great book for beginner to experienced knitters. The designs are unique and fun.",4 "I just LOVE this book! I purchased this book with only a few years of basic knitting under my belt. I felt her patterns were VERY easy to follow and she gave very clear explanations. There are MANY more girl patterns than boy but that is just the way it always is. The projects are quick to finish as baby items always are and people will be AMAZED by your ""skill"".Buy it - you'll fall in love with it. And fall in love with your baby all over again by these cute hats on top of their precious heads!",4 "I love it!! It was like a teacher in a book!! :) I have made many of the items and also love Susan's blog! Between the two I have figured it all out! I love all the cute designs!!",4 "Super hats! I fell in love with this book before I learned to knit! Once I learned, I had to buy the book. Exceptionally detailed instructions make every hat easy to make.",4 "So Cute! I love this book! The patterns are easy to follow and there's very few errors. There's a nice ""how to"" section if you're a new knitter or need a refresher on some different techniques. I've made several of the hats in the book, both for my kids and as gifts. They always turn out just like the picture, are the size they're intended to be, and most importantly, are practical for young kids. The hats got comments from people every time my kids wore them, and I even had people ask me to make some for their kids. There's also a nice variety, from the very simple, to really decorative. There's even a lot of cute choices for boys, which can be hard to find. My only wish is there would be instructions for making the hats for adults!",4 "Perfect for shower gifts These hats are so cute and get oh's and ahh's at every shower! so cute and great quick projects!",4 "wonderful little book We love this little book. It has a marvelous collection of hats that are a pleasure to knit. We've had a lot of fun with this.",4 "Baby hats. I have received many compliments on the hast that I have made both as presents and also hats that I have sold.",4 "Itty Bitty hats I have done several hat patterns in this book, easy to follow and clearly written. I would recommend this book can be easily done by beginners as well as more experienced.",4 "adorable already was a fan of this author, this book koffers some great cute patterns and although I have not done every hat in the book they all are easy to follow and basic.",4 "Initially saw this book at the local library Had to buy a copy for myself, the hats were TOO CUTE!! If you are an experienced knitter, these hats will give you some ideas to be creative, a kind of template from which to build, suited to the personality of the one for whom you will be knitting...if you are not experienced, then you will gain some as you knit these projects. The book was worth the cost, to me.",4 "The ugliest hats I've ever seen for a baby's head! There are maybe 2 cute hats in this entire book, and that's including the hat on the front cover of this book. These are the ugliest hats I've ever seen with crazy color combinations, oversized flowers and bunches of colorful worm looking I- Cords on top of these hats. Looks more like a clown show, nothing cute about it!",0 "Knit Crazy My absolute favorite book. I have made so many of the hats in this book. Best purchase I good have made.",4 "Cutest baby hat knitting patterns Itty-Bitty Hats has the cutest, easiest, and most stylish hats for babies. Young mothers like their babies dressed to the 10's. The patterns are knit in the round so they are beautifully constructed. There are hats for boys, girls, babies, & toddlers. It was a lot cheaper than at the knitting shop.",4 "Cute Overload If you can't find something cute in this book, you are probably cranky and hate babies. These hats are so stinkin' cute I want to make all of them and lucky for me, I know some pregnant women due this winter. It doesn't get any better than that, folks. The patterns look easy enough for a beginner while being a fun and perhaps quick knit for more seasoned knitters. Get this book, you will love it.",4 "Excellent for all skill levels I was a brand new knitter when I bought this book, and was able to knit my first hat without any issues, and went on to knit other hats, and became a huge fan of all of Ms. Anderson's books.She writes very clear instructions that are very easy to follow. This book has sections about yarns and techniques, and really cute pictures. Reading this book, and knitting along, almost makes you feel like you're knitting with a friend.HIGHLY recommended!",4 "Now just need to learn to knit! I bought this book with the idea I would teach myself to knit. Love the book, pictures, styles, and descriptions... now just to teach myself to knit. Warmly",4 "LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! This has got to be the best baby hat book I have seen! These hats are adorable and so easy to do! I am a new knitter and have only done scarves, felted purses and some easy rolled brim hats. But I can say that I will make every one of these! The directions are so easy to follow and the photographs are awesome! I hope Susan makes a Itty Bitty Hats II!",4 "Itty Bitty Baby Hats a thrilling new collection This book is a creative, whimsical collection of baby hats! From rolled-brim to stocking, from ear flap to my favorite double-pointed hat--turning each page with a beautiful photo is like opening a gift! The patterns are very clearly written and I could throw away some of my other instructional books, the sketches and words for many knitting basics are so well done and easy to follow. A definite must have for every knitter! I could even use some of these hats to decorate my house until I find a baby to give them to! I hope that this is the first of many books by Susan Anderson!",4 "Wish I could give it more stars! The hat patterns in this book are the best! The patterns are very easy to follow. The photos in the book are beautiful, and the spiral binding is very helpful for knitters. I hope Ms. Anderson will have many, many more books published.",4 "A beginner who LOVES this book! I bought this book having never picked up knitting needles and learned how to make these hats by the authors instruction! A 4th of the book is teaching knitting so I don't know if experienced knitters would like that, but even then, it has a lot of cute baby hat instructions! Only twice did I have to use my computer to supplement her instructions, and only b/c I needed to SEE the stitch done so I found a video online. I'm on my 2nd hat for my newborn coming this fall and find this book very user-friendly and easy to follow!",4 "Wonderful book The patterns in this book are very well written and easy to follow. The hats all very capable for a beginner to intermediate knitter. I have made two hats from this book and both were made true to their size description. I enjoyed the detailed information in the beginning, giving tips and guidelines that the author wished she had known starting out.Best thing is that the patterns I made were exactly as shown in the picture and the sizes were true to description (6-12 month size is truley that size).",4 "Love this book This book has the best collection of adorable hats I've ever seen. A must have!",4 "Lots of fun for beginners I spotted this book on a table while in line to check out at a bookstore. I picked it up and was inspired to start knitting again after a 5 year hiatus. The technique explanations are just the ticket for beginners or those in need of a refresher (like me). The designs are cute and interesting...also easily modifiable for the more advanced knitter. I have made hats from this book for co-workers, family, and friends and they never fail to delight. The ""simple"" caps are an incredibly quick knit and make wonderful donations to churches, charities, or hospital NICUs. If you are looking for sweet little projects that give instant gratification, get this book. (Bonus points for the layout and spiral binding!)",3 "Great for beginners This book is great for beginning knitters and includes many variations on a couple different patterns. I've made several of these hats and didn't use the yarns she listed but they turned out just as well. I like having this book as a go to when I need to whip up a baby gift real quick. If you're looking for something really challenging this isn't for you.",3 "So Fun! I think this is a GREAT book! I have NEVER knit before, but I am 9 months pregnant and bored...so I picked up a new hobby. This book has wonderful instructions at the beginning for the ""total newbie"". I was able to knit my way to a cute hat in 2 days. I am not sure how I would feel about it if I were an ""experienced knitter"" but the hats are adorable no matter what!",4 "So Cute I Bought It and Learned To Knit! I saw this book at a local bookstore and was so captivated by the cover that I ended up buying it--and then bought needles and yarn, and learned to knit! The instructions and illustrations are easy enough for a novice, and the variations on similar themes make it easy to progress from the simpler hats to the more detailed ones. I made the ""Ribbons"" hat for a friend's baby shower, and it was the hit of the party. Wherever my daughter wears any of her Itty Bitty Hats (I've made her several), she turns heads. The hats are adorable, and the book is beautiful. I can't wait to buy Susan's next one!",4 "Easy, fun, quick baby-knitting projects Easy-to-use, complete & clear directions, cute & original designs. I use this book to make baby caps for ""Newborns in Need"" because they go quickly, but still allow me to make some different and creative head-wear for these itty-bitty girls and guys. Photos are great. These are very, very simple -- a good thing for some purposes, potentially a minor disappointment for others.",3 "Fun! This book is full of cute baby hats, the directions are clear and the projects make me anxious for the next baby shower invitation!",4 "Itty Bitty Hats is Awesome! Absolutely love this book, I have 3 small grandchildren and lots of little friends! I have loved knitting all these hats! I am on hat number 12!!! I am addicted and cannnot stop! BUT if you bought this book you will also want to buy Itty Bitty Nursery!!! Susan Anderson is awesome and full of wonderful ideas for little ones!!!!!!",4 "Great for Beginners, Inspirational for the more experienced For beginners, I would definitely recommend to buy this book before diving into the Itty Bitty Nursery as the author explains all the basic skills and supplies needed to complete the projects. Clear instructions along with video from Susan Anderson's Blog. The spiral-bound book helps keep the pages open so you can refer back while you knit your project. The hats are so adorable and knit up quickly (thank goodness babies are small). They make great gifts. I know some experienced knitters have found the projects boring, but I thought the designs were very inspirational.",4 "Great Book For Beginner This is one of the first books I bought when I was teaching myself to knit. It's great! The explains everything very well...with pictures. Plus the fact that I have a grandchild I am knitting for was a bonus. We also use this book to knit for childrens hospital. It's also great for creativity.",4 "Lots of choices Same basic hat throughout, but with a lot of choices to dress it up or keep it simple. Babies are gonna love these hats! Moms and Grannies are going to enjoy making them.",3 "Itty Bitty Hats I just received my book a few days ago, but I cannot wait to get started. This is an absolutely adorable book. It is very detailed, very well written and easy to understand. There are tons of helpful techniques and instructions included.",4 "Susan Anderson if the Queen of Cute! This book is filled with adorable hats to make for babies and toddlers. I love how she uses embellishments, textures, and colors to make these cute hats. You won't need another baby hat book ever! If you get Itty Bitty Nursery as well, you'll be set. What a fun book!",4 "So fun! I got this book as a present and have knit 5 of the hats so far. I think it is fun and all the patterns are doable if you have a working knowledge of knitting.",3 "just lovely This book delivers a wonderful collection of gorgeous children's hats. I am very pleased to have this in my knitting book collection, and have already planned some of the projects as presents. Clear instructions, beautiful large colour photos. I love it.",4 "LOVE THIS BOOK! This is a great book, even for the beginning knitter. Directions are clear and understandable and all the photographs are truly inspiring. Whether you are creating an exact replica, or adding a little flair of your own, the designs are easy to follow and knit up quickly. Definitely pick up this book if you are expecting...or know someone who is expecting and would appreciate some handknits!",4 "Itty Bitty Hats I am a new self taught knitter. This book has been a wonderful knitting experience for me. I learned how to knit on double pointed needles with this book. All the patterns are very clear and easy for a new knitter. I have knitted half the hats in this book so far. The hats are so cute everybody wants one. Susan B Anderson has a blog: [...] and there is also a group on Ravelry [...] called Itty-Bitty Knits. On both of these sites you can contact Susan with any questions. She also has tutorials on her blog. She is sweet, talented and very friendly. If I could only recommend one book on knitting this would be the one.Happy knitting!Womanwithstixs",4 "great patterns this book has some of the cutest hats I have ever seen. It has a super cute beginner pattern, as well as some more complicated hats. There are also really good instructions to get you started. I can't wait to make all of the hats.",4 "Endless Source of Gift Hats This is without a doubt the best source for knitting baby hats. The ideas are just adorable, and the instructions, even for beginners are so well laid out and documented, this could be an instruction book as well. I've personally made the basic hat, the olive you hat, the upside down flower hat and variations on a few more. My friends keep trying to steal this from me. I hear Itty Bitty Hats 2 is out and I MUST have it!",4 "Really cute designs, but hard for a novice Got this for my mom who is a novice knitter. She LOVED the designs but is having a difficult time following the instructions (she's better at learning by doing than learning things by the book). Probably not a problem for somebody with more experience knitting. I have a friend who bought this book as well and has made some really cute hats that look great. There are a number of pages in the front that explain basic knitting techniques which I imagine would be useful to a beginner.",3 "Adorable, Fun, Easy to Understand Patterns This book is full of the most adorable hats I have ever seen. The pattern instructions are clear and easy to follow. I had no problem learning to make my first hats from this book. There is also a section at the beginning with advice about what materials to use and an illustration of needed techniques that is pretty easy to follow for a new knitter.",4 "What a disappointment! I expected a number of different baby hats. All I got was the same pattern over and over, with the only difference being the ""decorations"" that had to be created and attached to the hat!",1 "itty bitty hats by susan b anderson the hats in it are cute. i haven't made any yet myself, but a friend did and it is too cute. i would venture to make the hats larger for bigger people to wear, some of the hats i wouldn't mind wearing myself.",4 "Beautiful My grandson received a hat knitted from this book, so I had to have the book. These patters are so cute, easy to knit, and you can keep knitting year round for those unexpected gifts.",4 "Neat! Wonderful tool! Knitting options abound and the pictures allow great glimpses of what can be. Recommend to anyone interested in caring for loved ones.",4 "the cutest hats! i love this book! i have no babies to knit for specifically but hats are quick and easy, heartfelt gifts. there is such a terrific variety in this book from simple to sophisticated and all so very cute. i will be knitting some of these for Dulaan and other charitable efforts because the hats are budget and time friendly projects, who can resist such instant gratification? the book is really nicely printed too, quality paper, full color. and the spiral binding is the only way to present a book chock full of great patterns, not an insignficant detail to most knitters. a keeper for any knitting enthusiast looking to add to their reference library.",4 "Cute book, good for beginners I've knit two hats out of this book. The hats are very cute although mostly they are variations on one or two themes. One of the nice things about this book is that the author uses the same yarns for most of the hats. This allows you to knit more than one style hat with the same yarn if you have some leftovers.However, if you are a very experienced knitter who is looking for variety... this is not for you. I would definitely get this as a gift for my friends who are just learning to knit. The instructions at the beginning are good and since the hats are similar and use the same yarn, a beginner would get lots of practice.",3 "Excellent and Creative Knitting Book This book has fabulous hat creations for babies and kids. The patterns are fun and look cute on kids. The knitting instructions are easy to follow. A must have for any knitting enthusiast.",4 "A simple pattern with lovely variations I found this in my local library and decided I had to buy it...The author starts with a very basic/simple beanie pattern on circular/double pointed needles (no seams!) and then shows variations.The wool is mostly Rowan cottons however beanies are quite forgiving and many wools work just as well if you watch your tension square; I have knitted the dropped-daisy in a fluffy wool, and a striped beanie in a light pure wool.What I would like to know before buying this book:It is a US book - US tension gauge, inches and US needle sizes.The patterns are beginner to intermediate - there is nothing inately difficult or challenging with these patterns.The patterns are (mostly) in sizes newborn to 2yrs+. Nothing bigger.Most of the pattern variations are made with colour changes and toppers.The pictures are gorgeous and the patterns work!There are a few errors in the patterns that are pretty easy to work around, and with minor modifications you can vary the final look to your own taste, eg the dropped daisy hat in many on the customer images has quite small petals and a very long stem (by pattern) but can be easily changed to suit yourself.There are quite a few patterns; I would make most of them, and have made 5 of them in the last 4 weeks.Addendum: I made the dropped daisy hat in a soft pink wool with a lemon daisy for my 2+ yo. First off, she refuses to remove it - it goes on when she gets up and comes off only to sleep. Secondly it was easy to make but looks so effective. And thirdly, we get compliments everywhere we go. I have never had this happen before - everyone we meet says ""gorgeous hat"", ""love the hat"", etc. What more can you want? This book was worth the buy, if only for that one pattern.",3 "Best baby hat book ever!! Wow this is an awesome book, I've already made six hats from here and I'm still going!! Every pattern has newborn through toddler sizes and the first three are plain hats in three weights of yarn which can then be applied to any other hats if you'd like to change the weight. They have patterns with color, texture, crazy and just plain pretty... it's perfect for any baby you could ever need to knit for!! I'd recommend this to every knitter!!",4 "Easy and adorable!! I absolutely love this book! The patterns are so easy and so creative! It is so refreshing to see so many adorable, creative patterns in one book. Many times knitting books have one or two good patterns and the rest are so-so. In this book, every single pattern is easy, creative and fun. I have already given two of the hats to a new niece and nephew. The moms loved the gift and have told me about all the compliments that they are getting. The photos are wonderful. I love the fact that each hat has its own little unique fun thing about the pattern. This is a great holiday present for any knitter on your list!!!!!",4 "Itty Bitty Hats This is a great book of children's hat patterns. They are quite easy to make even for the beginning knitter. They range from sizes 0 to 3 months to toddler. The author demonstrates nicely how to do all the stitches required for each hat in a special section of the book. She also shows how to make many fun toppers for the hats. These are great hats and get quite a lot of attention when the child wears them. Fun hats and great book!",4 "So Many Amazing Hats! Fantastic in every way--this book is a must have for all knitters. Itty-Bitty Hats is bursting with creative ideas. Not only is it presented in an easy to follow manner, the text is entertaining and inspirational as well. So many ideas for so many many different hats of different shapes, colors, and styles. The only problem you might have is deciding which hat to make first--they are all darling beyond words. It is always a blessing when authors as talented as Susan share her ideas with the world.",4 "Great book - very cute hats Great selection of adorable hats - from the beginner knitter to the more experienced. Highly recommended!",4 "Fun and cute knitted hats I bought this book for one pattern, but once it arrived and I saw all the adorable hats in it, I have made 4 different ones as well! One of the best things about the book is that all the patterns use the same size needles and the same weight yarn, so you can buy enough for one hat, but have leftover yarn to create a different one as well. The patterns are easy to follow...a great book to have in your stash!",4 "I think it's good I'm giving this 5 stars but I didn't use it for screen printing. I used this as a base to mix thermochromatic pigment in to make an ink. It worked well, so I assume it will work well with other pigments. :)",4 "Decent Decent for the price. Not sold on it being able to keep up with the big name players but for what I paid, I cant complain",2 "effective I have used this emulsion remover with both TZ photo emulsion and Speedball emulsion. It works great. One reviewer said it takes 1/2 a bottle for a large screen. Not sure what this person is talking about. I use 20x 24 inch screens. You just paint a little on with a brush and wait about 1 minute, then rinse with water. It's saved many of my screens.",3 "Remover Yeah, just follow the instructions. It's fine. I don't have much else to say other than it removes the stuff. It takes about half to a whole bottle to remove a big screen.",4 "Why Fiskars are the best brand for preschoolers If you've ever owned cheap dollar store children's scissors, you'll understand why Fiskars are superior.* They have a blunted tip for safety.* They have excellent paper cutting ability, especially important for children who are just learning or have difficulty handling scissors.* They can be used by both lefthanded and righthanded children.* Though they cut paper, they don't easily cut skin. I can run my hand over the blade without hurting myself.* Quality construction. The blades line up perfectly and the handles don't fall off.I once bought dollar store children's scissors, but now I only buy Fiskars.",4 "irritating I assumed that the 5 in the product title description meant i was getting 5 scissors. Especially since the price was around 8 or 10 bucks! I believe the seller maant 5 inch scissors. Obviously im extremely annoyed to have payed that much for a single pair of scissors that ive seem sold for 2 or 3 buck around town.",0 "What I wanted Looking for ties for a homemade hospital gown. These ties work great. These do not not feel like cloth like most hospital gown ties do but works for the purpose.",3 "Love it! This is my favorite black ink of all time. While not intended for technical pen use (it's rather thick), it works great with brushes and dip pens. Leaves a glossy, raised mark on the surface of the paper but still waterproof for painting over once dry.",4 "Just right Just what I needed. Perfect size for my light duty use (transport matted photographs). Solid, appears to be well constructed. I'd buy it again.",4 "Good stuff Great for light colored fabrics, cool glow. Ok on dark fabrics. Blue glow is probably the best choice here. Will be trying out diffierent glow inks.",4 "Beautiful Book Not great for journaling- the paper is very coarse. May be good for photos or art. It makes a great mantle-piece. Beautiful Book.",3 "Disappointed Although I really like the cover of the album, I was disappointed to see that inside the album, there is no way to just slide the picture in; rather the picture needs to be glued to the paper. It does not sever my purpose but is a beautiful piece of art. I hate to return it because this company is a small scale business.",1 "Great for scrapbooking I got this to help seperate my loose scrapbook pages and it works like a charm. I like that it zips up and come with handle so that its portable. Great option for a new scrapbooker not wanting to drop a lot of $ like myself on storage.",3 "Sturdy Handle, Perfect Storage I have 3 of these and they hold just the amount of paper I can lift at one time. That darn stuff is heavy! I've used them for storage for years now and they are still good. The handle is strong! They open accordian style and it is easy to spot, select and remove just the papers you want. I can easily carry them from one work area to another. They are always out of stock on these at my local craft store, so here I am for more!",4 "LOVE this! What a great way to store 12x12 paper! I make my Christmas cards and am using this to organize paper and corresponding stickers. It is a great weight and seems to be well constructed. I will be getting a few more to organize birthday, baby, thank you, etc supplies!",4 "Outstanding Watercolor Pencils These watercolor pencils by Derwent are excellent tools for developing watercolor images on paper. The Derwent pencils, unlike most watercolor pencils today, utilize the newer woodless design, where the color is embedded within a single substrate that makes up the pencil itself. This not only reduces issues regarding splintering and cracking of the pencil as it is sharpened, but also makes for a much longer life for the pencil itself, due to the much greater amount of coloring material in each pencil. When reviewing the higher cost of these pencils, take that important fact in mind, because these pencils have extremely long lives compared to the more traditional types.Color laydown for these pencils is excellent, with a generally smooth and effortless characteristic. Because of the woodless design, these pencils are much heavier than the traditional watercolor type (because the color material is heavier than the wood it replaces). But the pencils have a very good, weighty ""feel,"" and their overall handling characteristics are excellent, with a slightly flexible shaft. Again, this is an advantage, because an accidental drop on a hard floor is not likely to break the pencil as is more commonly seen in the traditional style. The colors blossom beautifully upon wetting, with rich hues and nice uniformity.I can easily recommend these pencils to the artist wishing to work in the watercolor pencil medium.NOTE: Do not confuse these pencils with the traditional Derwent Watercolor pencils! The Aquatone pencils are a completely different technology (""woodless""). They are as different as can be, and if you have only used the traditional type, you owe it to yourself to look into this newer technology.",4 "Perforating made simple I always figured paper perforation required professional equipment. This blade makes it simple. Tearing off the perforation is error-free, though not quite as effortless as with the typical coupon or ticket.",3 "Scored! This was exactly what I needed for my project. Delivery was prompt, product was as advertised. I scored almost 200 wedding invitations and had no problems.",4 "Great for regular paper This perforating blade has been a great addition to our crafting and promo kit at work. We are able to perforate coupons to mail out in small amounts now, which has been a wonderful way to expand our fun marketing campaigns. However, if you are planning on using paper that is heavier than 20lbs, you are wasting your time with this blade. It will just create a cut.",2 "Remove the clutter from your desk I purchased this desk organizer in hopes of removing the piles of paperwork off my desk and to put them in their own useful area where they would be organized and easily accessible. I am very pleased with my purchase. All of the different shelving is very helpful. I plan on placing labels on them too so I can reference what area is for what papers I am working on. The only down side is the wood was stated as a ""medium brown"" and it's more of a lighter shade of brown. It does not go completely with my ""medium"" colored desk but by the time I placed items in the shelves and filled it, it was not as noticeable.",4 "Great Organizer It is a good solidly made piece of furniture. Instructions for assembly were clear and easy to follow. Looks good on my desk and has really helped with organization",4 "Sturdy and useful, good value for $ Ordered this to match a desk and provide needed organizational space to de-clutter my work at home area. Was deciding between this and the smaller version. Really like it. Husband assembled and it looked pretty straight forward. It is heavy, so be aware of that. I like that it is so sturdy. You are also able to use or not use the inserts which I also like. Makes it a bit more modular and changeable. Really surprised at how nice a piece this is. I think the color is reflected accurately. It is the same color as the file cabinets I use as two pedestals for my desk but not as dark as the woodgrain formica top I have as a desk top. Even still, it matches nicely and looks good. Shipping was awesome. Thank you Amazon Prime.",4 "Just what I wanted! I needed to get the stuff on my home desk, off my desk, but readily available. My desk drawers are full. this went together fairly easily. It does take 2 people and the instructions are a little muddled, but it works for me.",4 "Wallies (grape design) I really appreciated that the company sent me a free gift along with the order. Everything was great. Everything arrived o time and is good quality Mary",4 "This is actually ""Golden Rendezvous"" For some odd reason Amazon has a double listing for this movie, as it appears under its actual title ""Golden Rendezvous"" and also under ""Golden"" here.I remember watching this on British television in the 1980s and enjoying it back then so I ordered a copy of the VHS as I started backing-up other VHS titles I had on the more durable DVD format.I was not disappointed. Over the years I had read a number of negative reviews of this movie and had begun to wonder if my fond memories of sitting around the television watching this movie was more a case of nostagia than reality and if I had confused it with another Richard Harris cruise liner actioner named ""Juggernaut"" (itself a decent action movie). Based on an Alistair MacLean book of the same name this movie stars Harris as a crewmember on a luxury liner, the incredibly beautiful Ann Turkel as a passenger and the sneering, sinister John Vernon as a villain. A group of heavily armed mercenaries plan to intercept a U.S. Treasury gold bullion ship using a distress call from the liner as a ruse (the ""Golden Rendezvous"" of the title), steal the gold and then cover their tracks as well as killing off any witnesses with an enormous explosion.Harris proves to be a decent enough action man as he tries to outwit the thieves and save the day and the always watchable John Vernon plays to type, as the kind of villain he made a career out of playing in the 1970s. The quality on this VHS is somewhat surprisingly acceptable and I have no problem recommending this movie.On a sidenote, movies from the same era that are similar to this are the aforementioned ""Juggernaut"" and ""Ffolkes"" (""North Sea Hijack"" overseas).",3 "EXCELLENT! This item is incredibly useful for cutting square tags for all kinds of art projects and crafts. I use them for making tags for gifts and cards. Be aware that the diagonal measurement of this ""Extra Large"" Block Party punch is 1.5"" and that the height and width of the punch itself is NOT 1.5"" - it is smaller! Also, when making ur tags please be aware that u will need scissors to cut near to where u want to punch your square tag - this punch does NOT cut your shape out anywhere on the page! It is soooo useful and makes ordinary words or pictures into attractive tags for any project you're working on. Highly recommend this punch! Easy to stack and store with other Fiskars punches. Enjoy...I certainly do.",4 "Nice punch; cute flowers I bought this punch to make flowers for my 5 year old's crafts. It is very easy to punch (I was using 3 sheets of construction paper at once) and the flower is very cute. No complaints.",4 "very easy to use These squeeze punches are the easiest to use. I won't buy another kind from now on. So much easier on your hands.",4 "Poor design, hard to squeeze I purchased one of the Squeeze punches by Fiskars. This punch is very difficult to use just like other Fiskars punches I own. I have had several of my Fiskars punch break during normal use.",0 "love this punch! I have three sizes and punch and stack them on my pages for a 3-D effect. Very cute that way. The punch is easy to use and cuts cleanly.",4 "Difficult These were terrible. It took me several minutes just to figure out how they assembled, and by the time I finally got them together, they looked totally disheveled, lopsided, and the lid wouldn't even stay closed! Will be returning this item to the store from which I bought it and trying something else.",0 "This thing is awesome! I got this from my Mom for Christmas and kinda had low expectations--the concept was cool, but I have really nice knives and try to avoid too many gadgets.Then I used it. It rocks. While you can't cut everything with it, it makes getting chunks of vegetables (squash, carrots, etc.) for a salad, stir-fry, or kabobs a dream. You chop right over the bowl or pan and you're through a whole pile of them in no time.I had occasion to share it with some friends as we prepared skewers for a bar-b-que and it was a hit. No need to drag out the cutting board; just chop away. You're done in a flash. Totally worth the money.",4 "Seemed Like a Good Idea, But... I thought this tool looked like a great idea, but it looks like I won't be throwing away my knife and cutting board anytime soon.When using this product you are essentially pushing a knife down onto a flat surface rather than simulating a cutting action. So unless the food item you are slicing is very crisp, the blade tends more to smash the item against the cutting-board side than to slice through it. What you have just cut cannot fall away below the knife because the ""board"" extends out on both sides. This makes for awkward, unattractive cuts.Also, if the food you want to slice is very thin -- such as greens for a salad, or other leaf greens -- a pair of kitchen sheers does a much better job because there is the additional sharp side that helps to cut through from the bottom.I took the knife portion off of the scissor just to become familiar with that option. The little spring that holds tension between the two handles flew across the room. The spring should be permanently attached to the cutting-board side so that you won't lose it if the cutter is taken apart for cleaning; however, it is just loose, looped over a little nub on each handle.I even purchased two of these, thinking one would be great for my busy son who has to have his food prep super simple because of his busy schedule, but I decided this would frustrate him even more than the old fashioned way of cutting vegetables. Frankly, keeping a small chef's knife, a mini cutting board and a dedicated pair of kitchen sheers within easy reach is way easier than using this tool.",1 "Horrible waste of money I thought after reading other reviews that this would be an amazing time saver. I am not sure if the manufacturer cheapened the materials, but this knife is not sharp at all. If you try to cut carrots they fly all over the play because the knife is too dull. I tried to cup an apple and it couldn't even slice all the way through the skin. I tried to cut up my daughters waffle and it wouldn't even slice all the way through that! What a waste of money.",0 "Greatest knife,cutter,slicer! EVER! I have had a Clever Cutter for years, this one I bought for my daughter. I have used mine at almost every meal and it still works great! In fact, i could not do without it. I searched the enternet to find another and found it at amazon! i bought two. A spare for me! This is so easy to use and i wouldn't do without it. I encourage you to buy one and you will see how much easier it is to prepare your food. Slicing anything is about as easy as you can get with this handy gadget!!! Please take my advice and you shall see. It's not expensive for what your getting!",4 "Best knife in my kitchens Great knife. This is the second one I have bought. Works great. Best knife in my kitchen. Highly recommend it.",4 "I Like It! I rated it 4 rather than 5 stars because, obviously, vegetables have other ways of being sliced, but I really like the cutting board and knife. It's kind of fun so it makes a tedious task more enjoyable. I believe that it is safer for children, although not for very young kids. It is well made, works, and cleans up easily. I had no problems with any part of the transaction. My recent purchase was actually the second of these that I have bought, I got one for my vacation home.",3 "My favorite kitchen tool! I received one of these for Christmas last year, and I just love it! Ordered two more for gifts to give this year. It is a great tool. This seller sent the products exactly as described, and very, very quickly! I am very pleased. Great price too.",4 "can't live without it this is my second cleaver clever and I use it on a daily basis. I have severe osteoarthritis and joint replacement in my hands and thumbs respectively and I couldn't cut up vegs. etc. without it. It is so much less taxing on your hands during food preparation. I would recommend it to anyone.",4 "Cool! This is a great little gadget. I'm finding it to be my 'go to' helper more and more. It's quick and efficient for dinner preparation plus cutting vegetables and fruit to make a salad. I'm very happy I ordered it and maybe should have gotten another one for my daughter. Be mindful of the blade as it's very sharp.",4 "Clever Cutter I purchaed the Clever Cutter on a whim but it has become my FAVORITE kitchen gadget ever! I love it when I am makinga salad especially. I have purchased several so that I will have one for each of my dearest friends and my two daughtersas part of their Christmas gift this coming season. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these....VERY CLEVER INDEED! (EvenMartha Stewart and Paula Deen would enjoy having one of these)!",4 "Indeed a Clever Cutter! I've had one of these for years. A friend stopped by while I was cooking. She tried the Clever Cutter and loved it. So I purchased another 2, one for her and one for my daughter if she'd like one. Very easy to use, clean & store. We L-O-V-E the Clever Cutter! Great for bananas on cereal, cutting vegetables directly into soups or slicing almost anything.",4 "Works great Love it!! I love this product!!!I suggest everyone get one.No more sore fingersand no more cutting boards.It works just like a pair of sissors.",4 "Found this for $9.99 at Frys (Kroger) The one that I just purchased works well and was on sale for #3 off. Same model number.",4 "Good scissors I bought these for my mom whose grip is hampered due to arthritis. She is very pleased and tells me they are comfortable and easy to use. A little bit large for her smaller hands, but otherwise a good purchase.",3 "Nice Gardening Shears Have Worked for Over Ten Years Despite Hard Use First of all, I must say that Oxo has a great return policy. Over 10 years ago, I had bought two pairs of these. Both of the springs broke. I wrote them a letter, and they sent two new pairs.They must have improved the design, as I have used the two replacement pairs down to this day. These shears have mostly been used for garden trimming and cutting non-woody flowers for arrangements. As a one-time full-time horticulturist, they have taken hard use and held up. I like the spring action. It is less fatiguing for the hands. However, the red locking clip does fall into the path of the handle sometimes and that can be irritating.As with other shears, I clean them regularly and sharpen them when dull.For kitchen cutting, I use a lightweight pair of Fiskars that can be taken apart for cleaning.",3 "OXO Good Grips I love these scissors! They are SO easy to use. If you 've ever tried to cut something with ordinary scissors and found out there just wasn't enough strength in your thumb to get it done then YOU MUST TRY THESE!! I never thought I'd use the word ""comfortable"" to describe a pair of scissors but...Oh, and by the way, they're sharp too!Many thanks to Denny And Kathy's Superstore. They had these scissors when nobody else seemed to.",4 "7gypsies 17139 97% Complete Stickers Travel Great product! Actually there was more to it than I realized when I ordered it and I am thrilled with it!",4 "So - So Some of the stickers are so large that they are hard to use in an album, they would be more appropriate for posters. Then there is a section of tiny sayings to use. The printing is so small in one group that one really has to look at it to read when in an album. The tiny ones are a dark print on a dark background that make it even harder to read. To make it even harder to use these, the tiny ones need to be cut apart as needed. When I cut one out of the middle that I want, I end up loosing the ones that were on either side because they are so small. I won't be purchasing these again for use in a photo album.",2 "Started to break after only a couple days This playhouse was fairly easy to assemble (though it was missing an important screw) and I like the overall design.However, the shelf on the front of the playhouse became detached on one end (unrelated to the missing screw) after only a couple days of assembling it and the kids weren't putting any unusual pressure on it.",2 "Great product What an excellent addition to our library's children's room! The theater looks great and provides a wonderful avenue for kids to explore their imagination and creativity.",4 "Poor Quality For $[...] I expected much better quality. The thing fell apart after just over a year.",1 "Great Toy! This is a great product! My 10 year old sister received it for Christmas and loves it! It's big enough for me and her in it, and it acts like a little home. The only thing bad about it is that it took a long time to setup, but all the good outweighs the bad. Even her friends love it. She also gets to write on the chalkboard. She loves putting on puppet shows for us. It's a great buy, especially on Amazon because it is not sold out and it is for $100+ less.",4 "Awesome playhouse, BIG! Somehow deceiving in the photo, this playhouse is pretty darn big. I bought puppets for it but my kids have mostly just been playing in it and hiding (but having lots of fun). Easy to assemble, the only tool you need is a screwdriver. I did it by myself in about 1/2 hour.",4 "Could be better for the price I bought this for my girls, ages 8 and 4, for Christmas. When I put it together, the screw for the clock hands was so loose, they could not set the time. It kept hanging down no matter what we tried. Also, my oldest tried to go through the side opening and the fabric tore. It also takes up a TON of space. I don't think I would buy another one.",2 "Too difficult for children! I bought this toy for my boys a few years ago because they had enjoyed playing with a marble run game at a friend's house. I thought this toy bould be even better since it was wood instead of plastic. I was wrong! The toy is difficult to balance just right so that the marble will go through it. The giraffe and bell pieces also broke very quickly. It is better to stick with wood for blocks and plastic for marble mazes!",0 "Horrible design! I bought this toy for my 4-year-old son for his ""big"" Christmas present. He loves marbles and the Marbleworks toys, so I thought this would be a great gift. Better, even, because it's wood. I was so wrong! The monkeys don't work, and it's next to impossible to get the marbles to go though things without them jumping onto the ground. A very bad design. Thankfully the local toy store where I bought it is exchanging it.",0 "Couldn't agree more I was going to write up a review after I purchased this for my 3.5 year old son for Christmas. When I got here and read everyone elses ""spot on"" reviews of the toy, I knew I didn't need to say anything more. This toy is exactly like everyone else says; extremely difficult to get working and the balancing act one must achieve is beyond belief.I told my son I would return it to Santa's Workshop and get him a toy that worked properly.",0 "5 stars but NEED INSTRUCTIONS I agree with the other users that left to your own devices the marble maze is a challenge to most everyone. The thing that makes a difference is the INSTRUCTIONS that seem to be left out when packed from the boxes. At least mine didn't include one and I was only clued into its existence by the contents list printed on the box. I was going to call Alex Toys, the manufacterer, but found them posted on their website (simply do a search for 'Jungle Marble Maze'). All it is is a diagram of 3 different configurations, but it really makes a world of difference. By the time you've figured out how to put together one, you realize the basic idea and can guide your child as well. Without it, it's really quite frustrating for most children and adults.",4 "the only maze in this toy, is it is amazing anyone buy it bought this toy for xmas, the marbles do not move well thru the pieces and trying to balance the many wood pieces without it all collapsing is very hard. Part of the picture on the puzzle does not show how the back of maze is built. After it being knocked down so easily after several attempts, i gave up... Waste of money for expensive toy",0 "Incredibly frustrating toy This marble maze looks so fun and cute. However, it's actually useless and incredibly frustrating. The pieces don't fit together well and tend to fall over when you look at them--much less when you try to roll a marble through them. Also, the configurations pictured on the box don't work at all. Either our giraffe is missing a critical piece, or the wood planks are supposed to magically levitate. Ugh, I'm returning this immediately.",0 "fun marble set my daughter got this marbel set for christmas when she was 3 years old and she loves it. at first we hade to show her how to build but now she's almost 4 and can build some of it herself already. I find myself liking to play with this as well, and its a lot of fun once you have it assembled and we see which marble makes it and which does not. The colorful animals make this more fun as well. I'm sure we will play with this in years to come.",4 "Quality product Our 3 yr old was showing a lot of interest in marbles, so we wanted to get him a nice marble run. Others that we saw had a cheap plastic look to them. This one is so colorful and I love the solid wood quality.We have been playing with it a lot for the past month and here are my thoughts:- Print out the instructions online so that you get some ideas for building.- It's a little tipsy for clumsy 3 yr old hands. Our 5 yr old loves it as well though.- After about a week of following instructions, we're now making our own without problem.I would definitely recommend for 3 and up.",3 "Very sturdy, children have played with it often. This is a well-made, solid marble set. I expect it will last for years. There are never-ending ways to set it up. I highly recommend it.. but, I think I paid a lot less for it. The price of $57+ seems too high; I would shop around for better pricing.",3 "Creative idea, poor design We purchased this for my 4-year-old son. He does love this toy, but the design of the blocks is very frustrating. There are very few wedge shaped blocks (maybe only one) so the marbles will not follow the track. The height of the blocks is about 1"" so you can't put the blocks so that they have enough slope without them falling off the very narrow columns. Basically, a small child cannot build a marble maze on his own (that works anyway) and even with help the blocks are constantly falling off the columns or other risers. We have to use a box to get enough height going easily with the blocks included.Still, my son plays with it and pretends the marbles use graviti like they should. He makes them go uphill in sections and then lets them go when he can.I'd recommend buying extra marbles. They are small and clear and very easy to lose.We have had to repair two of the animals already (in three weeks) but we do have two small boys who are hard on toys. We had to glue a nose back on animals that broke off. Can't remember the other repair.I would not recommend this toy even though it is colorful and does promote learning. Rather, I'd look at another simiilar toy and see if it's easier to use. Had this been less expensive, I might not have been so disappointed. I feel like they did not test this toy at all-just put it out there for sale.",1 "Good toy for the whole family! We have 2 sets of this maze, and though one of our giraffes broke (unsupervised 2 year old), we have had a wonderful time making mazes. Granted, if your child is under 4, you will have to be in charge of construction, but that is how children learn to build things. Our 4 year old can construct simple mazes himself, but he has a much better time when we play with him. Both sets have seen hard wear (crashes on hard floor) and the paint & decorations have held up wonderfully.",4 "This product is horrible- don't buy it! This product is horrible! Alex Toys claims that their product won a Parents Best Toy Award. I sincerely doubt that is possible! I even checked and it wasn't part of the 2007 Parent Best Toy Awards so I'm not sure what year they're claiming to have won with this toy.These pieces are poorly constructed. The marbles gets stuck or fall off the path constantly. I can't get any of the three designs shown on the box to work, even after going to Alex Toys' website and printing out their instructions. The pieces are not the right height to get any of the designs to work and they keep falling over! Even my husband, a Mechanical Engineer, couldn't get this to work!I'm frustrated, my son is frustrated, and now I have to hassle with trying to get a full refund of my money!DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT! You'll be sorry if you do!",0 "We love the marble maze. I got it for my 3 (almost 4) year old for Christmas, and it has been a favorite of our 3 year old and 5 year old boys, as well as his parents and grandparents. It's attractive, sturdy, and inspires creative play. Everyone can play with it at his or her own level, and my boys love anything involving marbes.",4 "Only Future Brain Surgeons Need This! Okay, I was delusional in thinking my little guy who is 3 going on 5 or 6 in height, dexterity and intellect could handle this contraption but I was wrong. It is an ingenious toy but not for youngsters like mine. Plus you need to have the steely steady hands of a brain surgeon and a surface that is perfectly level in order to get all the pieces perfectly lined up to accept the marble on its crescendo march to the end. But when you do suceed in arranging everything just right - your clever little tyke decides that the toy looks better all over the table in pieces. It now has an honorary place on the Thomas the Tank Engine track table as random pieces of toys in the dust.",2 "Never worked! I purchased this item for my new xyron print runner. The item did not work straight out of the package. Returning this item immediately.",0 "Excellent Now, if they only made this product in more colors. The shipper was very quick with no waiting hangups. Thanks!",4 "GREAT machine! I got this as a grad gift and I love it. Right out of the box it was easy to set up and use! In two days I've already made three things with NO problems caused by the machine. (My own ineptitude is another story) Definitely great for a beginner sewer who wants room to grow or an intermediate sewer who needs more than the basics but not an overwhelming number of options.",4 "Pretty Good Machine - Especially for Beginners I recieved this sewing machine as a Christmas gift almost a year ago and I've never really had any problems with the sewing machine that weren't my fault. I feel like this is a great machine for beginners because it's pretty easy to understand, and a lot of it is intuitive. I have a few friends that have been wanting to learn to sew, and they've tried using other machines and get really confused, but I've lent them mine and they've agreed that it was pretty easy to use.I've never had any mechanical problems with the machine. I have had issues with thread snapping and needles breaking in the past with other sewing machines that I've borrowed from other people. The only time I've broken a needle with this machine was when I accidentally hit a pin or a metal clasp or something and broke it. As for the thread breaking issue othe people were talking about, that happens when your tension is right so I feel like that's more of an operator error than mechanical error.I think my biggest complaint with the machine is that it is rather loud, but it really doesn't bother me all that much.",4 "Not A Good Machine The presser foot keeps falling off, the thread breaks constantly and it is very noisy. I have checked the settings and everything appears to be correct, but I still am having problems. The machine that I thought would bring enjoyable is totally frustrating.",0 "Not a good machine My machine broke down after only 8 month. I have broke countless needles and threads. You have to every careful with using the right setting and threads. It is also very noisy. It's probably a fine machine if you just want to do some basic sewing and repairing. Also, the warrenty is only 90 days for whole service, and 1 year for parts.",1 "Great for fine detail There certainly is a difference between regular embossing powder vs. Ranger's super fine embossing powder. I used both with a detailed rubber stamp and the difference was eye opening. Beautiful image, love it. Have ordered more to have this on hand all the time now. Highly recommended. My only quibble is that I wish they'd offer this in a bigger size...",4 "Top of the line embossing powder Ranger products are top of the line and super fine embossing powder is a much for detailed stamping designs. Well worth the little extra!",4 "Awesome!!!! Bought this as an alternative to permanent hair dye for my 12 year old and she loves wears in hair everyday to school so it's like she has colored high lights.. She has dark hair so she does have to have damp hair when she puts it in so the color will be bright ..she doesn't have a problem with it rubbing on her clothes which is good so no staining her clothes. Would definitely recomend if this is your purpose for the chalk cause we wouldn't how well it is in the drawing department. ;-)",4 "They are great! These chalks are wonderful! I use them in card making and rubber stamped projects and am very satisfied. Consistent color, easy application, and the chalks do NOT crack or flake! Buy them, you'll like them!",4 "Love them!!!! I recently purchased these soft pastel colors and am very pleased with them. I am a beginner and I find pastels very easy to use and I have been able to create art that I never thought I would be able to do with these. Love them!!!!",4 "Awesome chalk The chalks in this package were vibrant in color and sturdy in comparison to other chalks Ive used. Using them to change the color of polymer clay and add even more detail to the finished product these chalks are perfect. Like with any chalk they can get messy and can stain clothes if not taken care of immediately. (At least thats what happened to me) Still very nice chalks and great for various projects.",4 "used for hair chalking Love these! I bought them to use for hair chalking and they work PERFECTLY! Great quality of colors as well :D",3 "AMAZING Worked perfectly! Came early and look amazing in your hair even on dark hair. Way cheaper than Gypsy Hair Chalk and pretty much same thing. Great shipping non were broken!!",4 "Hair chalking when i ordered 24 soft chalk pastels i used them with in like a week or two and then although they do break it last in your hair for a few days but then didn't want my hands to become messy,i just used gloves.",3 "nice colors I was expecting a larger box but this is more like an 8x8 box. I bought these as gifts, sadly the writing on the inside box was in chinese. Shipping took about 3 weeks.",2 "Vibrant! Those chalks are great and look amazing on a chalk board, colors are bright (exactly what I needed). Mine came a little damaged, corner of the box was smashed and few chalks messed up together but this should not affect the product review, it's just postal services (or poor packing).",4 "color your world with these wonderful chalks,that are so easy to use. They are packaged beautifully. If one cracks or breaks,which non of mine did,it is okay,because after all,they are chalk pastels to use with artistic flare. It is no mistake purchasing these. I really looked through all that was offered,and I am so happy I picked these.",4 "works great in hair Loved this product. My daughter uses it for her hair all the time. No problems at all shipped on time when expected.",4 "Great for hair chalk I bought these for my 11 year old niece for christmas. She wanted hair chalk and all of the products that were made for kids and labeled as "hair chalk" had bad reviews. Not to mention the comparative increase in price and decrease in number or colors and quality. Hair chalking first came about using art chalks like these so I figured, why not give her more color options and a product that (when taught correctly) will be easier to use? So I did my youtube research and on Christmas day I taught her how to use them while giving her some purple streaks in her hair that she absolutely loved.",4 "love these colors These pastels are so vibrant. I use them for hair chalk and they work perfectly. I would definitely suggest this to anyone.",4 "chalk pastels gave them to my 20 yr old grandson for his birthday and he loved them...he is studying commercial advertising in colllege and enjoyed them",3 "Great fun These pastels are fun to use in your hair! I color coordinated my clothing with my hair by twising a strand of hair and rubbing chalk around it. Lots of fun!Can also be used for the usual pastel drawings!",4 "You May Receive a Different Product I ordered these expecting them to be ""Koss Artist Chalk"" as advertise, however I received another cheaper brand chalk. So beware who you purchase these from.I ordered through DEDC, so I would not recommend ordering through them.I love my Koss artist chalk (see my review on them), however I did not receive Koss chalk on this order.So, Koss chalk is good however, be cautious of your vendor.",1 "hair chalking this product worked great for blond hair. Would definitely recommend it. The children as well the adults used it for Christmas party.",4 "Great for hair chocking! I know this chalks original use is for drawing, scrap booking, etc.. But these pastels are perfect for hair chalking! They come with the perfect assortment of bright colors. They dont bleed onto clothing and also wont damage your hair. If you are looking into temporarily dying your hair...I would consider using these instead! Perfect for hair chalking!",4 "Scrapbooking OK Not for Hair These chalks I have tried and smear for card making, you have to spray them, but also for hair they cannot be blended like another companies. I was disappointed when I tried them, and too dusty.",0 "Good hair chalk I bought this to use as hair chalk, and it worked pretty well. None of the pieces were broken when they arrived. For my first time trying it, I thought it worked out pretty well. I actually bought them for a friend with dark brown hair--they didn't show up as much in her hair as they did in mine (dirty blonde). The red and pink worked very well--brighter colors.",3 "Hair chalk - no Very difficult to use without making a huge mess. Completely dries out my hair. Very hard to apply without using water. But if used for art, they work very well and are nice!",1 "Great for hair chalking! I am using these to chalk my hair and do crazy colors. Due to my job I can't dye my hair anymore so this was a great alternative soluton for fun and funky colors.",3 "cardmaker's medium I am very pleased with the chalk pastel set. I was a bit hesitant but I find that they work well with the little chalk tips and balls to apply to my projects. I do recommend this set.",4 "Works great My kids loved these. They worked great & lasted about 2 days on light colored hair. They are a good way to play with color without it being permanent. They can see what they like and don't like. I would recommend these",3 "only one problem.... arrived on time, however i was really disappointed that about 1/4th of the chalk was broken, quite a few to the point that they were unusable. there is a notice within the box that says that are not responsible for broken chalk because they ""properly package"" it to greatly prevent it from happening... well my chalk was only put inside of a boz with a poorly inflated bag, and it still had a whole bunch of room to slide around during shipping. besides that, the chalk works as i hoped. I have black hair with some blond in it and it worked well in both.",3 "NEVER AGAIN When i recieved my order it was broken, way beyond. It was in little tiny peices. Didnt even get to use it, Want my money back.",0 "Wedding Scrapbook This was a wonderful product! Not only was it as a great price but it worked out perfectly for my project. Thank you so much Amazon and Barbara's World! I would purchase from both again. :)",4 "Didn't do the job... Have used the denim patches earlier (different brand though) which worked fine and expected the same but this one peeled off just after the first week of use. Not satisfied with the product.",0 "Don't use the dryer after washing clothes My jeans always wear in the same areas and these are a cheap fix... why replace the jeans if a tiny portion of it is worn? Instructions are simple. However, I would refrain from using the dryer because the edges of the patch came off. Other than that, works great!",3 "Easy to use, but doesn't hold The good: these patches go on easily and are a quick solution. The bad: perhaps my dryer runs hotter than those of other reviewers, but these patches simply didn't survive a washing. At first I assumed I must have done something wrong, so I tried a new patch and made sure to follow the instructions exactly, going so far as to use a stopwatch to make sure I ironed for the suggested time period, but one wash cycle later the patch had almost completely pulled off. I've since tried another brand of patch and it survived the wash without issue.",1 "Easy to use Never done anything like this before but product was easy to use and seemed to adhere well. Did what I needed it too.",3 "Not bad Does the job, but mine peeled back. I've re-ironed it on my jeans, so maybe it'll hold this time. Still better than sewing, which I hate to do.",2 "Works well, cheaper than new jeans Because growing cotton uses so much water and fertilizer I do not like to buy new clothing. This patch is good for repairing pants that have holes in just a few places. Good service and quality product.",4 "works great easy as can be to use. even a woman could follow the directions with ease. took me about 10 minutes to repair my jeans and now they look great-thanks to this excellent, inexpensive and easy to use product.,",4 "Simple, Affordable Repairs Being a 24-year-old bachelor, I was on the brink of throwing away one of my favorite pair of jeans until I stumbled on this product offered from Amazon. A little wary of its functionality, because the price was so minimal, I decided to take a chance. I wasn't disappointed in the least. The repair process is as simple as it seems. The material seems very durable, and now I don't have to go out and get a new pair of jeans. Before you toss out that favorite pair of broken-in, comfy jeans, give these patches a try. I ironed the patches on the inside, and you can't even tell that the seams were damaged to begin with. These are also perfect to cut down and use as smaller patches. Once ironed on, they are stuck like glue; seems like they were manufactured as such. I couldn't be more relieved to be able to save some money and a very flattering pair of jeans.",4 "Good Patches Within Limits I purchased these patches to extend the life of my work jeans, which had worn holes in the knees. I was being cheap and wanted them to last just a little bit longer. The first of two patches did not stick to my pants, but I think that was my fault - the iron I was using had a bit of water left in it and the steam dissolved the glue. Make note: Be sure to use a very DRY iron with these.The second patch went on fine and stuck well. The first day of wear was really an acid test for these patches on the job: All day on a roof, laying composite asphalt shingles. The verdict: Failed. It turns out that these patches aren't made of the same weight of material that most jeans are, so don't expect that they will wear like the rest of your jeans; at the end of the day, my patch was worn through and shredded. I don't think this is the patch's fault, and this is reflected in my rating. For decorative purposes and for light usage, I think these are fine. Indeed, the material is attractive and convincingly faded that should match well to mildly faded jeans.So, four stars for a decent product that ought to work as it should within limitations. They did not work out for me, but my use was extreme. Before I shredded it, the patch was well stuck-on to my jeans and looked good - and this is the basis for my rating.",3 "Save Your Favorite Jeans I use these on the inside of my jeans (not the outside) to repair tears near the knee. Works like a charm to save $100+ jeans. They iron right on in 30 seconds and hold up in the wash.",4 "Great Product I recieved the patches on time and they seem to work. They are darker in the photo than in person. Real easy to use. You cut the size you need, iron them on, and let them cool. So far they have not come off and blend in well on my jeans. This is a great product for jeans with small holes that you just don't want to get rid of!",4 "Lasted One Wash Cycle These will probably work great if you use them on jeans that will never be washed again. I pulled mine out of the dryer and found the patches either hanging on by a thread, or curled up inside the legs. If you have other jeans that are completely worthless, cut them up and use them as sew-on patches. These aren't worth it. If you insist on buying iron-on patches, just go to the grocery store; same quality at equal or lesser price.",0 "Easy to use, iron on patches. My kids are rough on their jeans, and wear holes in the knees really fast.I apply the patches to the inside of the jeans, to strengthen the knees, and keep the patch hidden. You just flip the jeans inside out, iron the leg, take 45 seconds to iron on the patch, and you're done. It's fast and saves money.Although it only comes with two patches, at 5 by 5 they're a good size. Using a pair of scissors, I can get two to four decent size patches depending on whether I'm just strengthening the knee area in general, or actually trying to patch a hole.Finally, most patches start to come off after a few washes, requiring you to trim the edges to help keep the patch on longer, but i haven't had that problem with these patches yet, which is an added bonus.",4 "Excellent patches for jeans I usually cut these up for use on a small hole when it first appears on my jeans. I turn them inside out, set the iron on high for DRY heat (no steam) and preheat the area around the hole. Then I place the patch over the hole and heat the patch really well holding the iron down hard for about 45 seconds. I don't move the jeans until the area is completely cooled. This has worked great for me and the patches are intact for many washings.",4 "Meh Product didn't even last one gentle cycle wash on my jeans. Came off in the wash and it was done.",0 "fell off in first wash Patches didnt iron on well, didnt stay on at all. Came off in wash. will never buy this useless product again.",0 "Didn't bond well I followed the instructions to a tee, but after ironing on the patch, thinking it to be bonded, the jeans were put on and the patch was coming loose around the top edge. I ended up just sewing it on, which was alot more trouble. At least, I had denim fabric.",1 "Perfect Paint-by-Number I actually purchased this for my 79 year old father. His hobby is paint by numbers. He has done many, but this was one of his favorites.",4 "Rocker Displeasure I love the denim and red. The rocker is very well built and my 1 1/2 year old grandson loves sitting in it so he can hear the bang. However, I am very very disappointed that this is not a true rocker. It has a small small section in the middle that rocks and then it becomes straight and just bangs on the floor. I have hardwood floors and I have so many indentations on the floor where it bangs. I thought that my grandson would be able to rock in it just like he does my recliner and the rocker I had as a child and my children had. Nooooooooo such luck. I would not purchase this product again at any price Disappointed customer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",0 "Rocker We have had this chair for about 2 months, so I am not sure about durability yet. It is more of a terry-cloth material than chenille. And it doesn't rock very much or very well. But my daughter loves it! She is in at all the time!",2 "Dangerous Chair At first we were pleased with this chair. It is cute and seemingly sturdy. However, the fabric started separating from the seam on the back of the chair revealing the metal bracing. Tonight, my husband sliced his finger really badly on this metal. I am so thankful that it wasn't my little one that was hurt. This chair is going in the dumpster immediately. Please be warned.",0 "He loves it! I thought this little chair was so stinkin' cute when I saw it. I bought it for Christmas for my nearly 2 year old little boy. He sits in it EVERY DAY - and this has been going on for 9 months. I give it 4 stars for durability because the back of it starts to detach sometimes. I can push it back in, but I don't like that. However, it's still VERY durable as my son flips it over, sits on the back of it, lays across it and as I said, he's in it everyday. Yes, the fabric is very absorbent, so it's going to eat that milk and juice right up, but it'll clean up with a carpet cleaning machine - at least that's what we used. If you can keep your little one from taking their snack to it and from spilling on it, I think it'll last you a long, long time. The ottoman is a great quality, and it's funny to see him kicked back with his feet up. Must be just what he needs after a day of hard playing.*January 27, 2012 - The chair is still holding up incredibly well. It has not only made it through our now 4 year old (who wasn't even two when he received it) who uses it as a launching pad for his ball pit, but we have 20 month old twin boys that crawl and stand all over it. The back will separate sometimes, but I just have to push it back in. It's not a big deal. This is incredibly sturdy!",4 "Its a hit!! When we moved my 18 month old from the nursery to make room for a baby brother, he needed a space to read all his books. I looked at local furniture stores and found nothing this high quality or low price. My son loves it! He'll be able to use it for years!",4 "Great chair for a 16 month old! Gave this chair to my nephew for Chistmas. He opened the package, smiled and immediately sat down. Great gift!",4 "Great Looking, Nicely Made I got this for my 2-year-old granddaughter. It is just the right size and really looks nice. It did NOT have to be put together either!!",4 "Great product! We had purchased this chair years ago for our oldest child and now that we have added to our family, we wanted to get another. This chair has held up really well, wipes off nicely, very durable. I would purchase again.",4 "Picture doesn't do it justice The chair arrived from the seller before the expected date and it is as cute as can be. My 1-yr old can get out of it by herself and is almost to the point that she can crawl into it on her own. I can see that this is going to bring years of enjoyment for her. The construction seems very sturdy. There are no pieces protruding or any hazards that are apparent at this point. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the rocking function doesn't really work but frankly that was a selling feature for me.",4 "Second or third times the charm? Ordered the chair in the chocolate brown color. Received it, but the ottoman looked as if it had been sitting in the sun too long and was half faded to a rust color as well as part of the arm on the chair. Sent the pair back, upon receiving the second one had the similar issue but it was less obvious. About the size of a softball on the ottoman is the same rust color but decided to keep it anyway. Wish I had exchanged a third time but being as it's not as obvious as the first I didn't bother. I recommend the brown as it matched better with our decor, and the pink one that several of our friends have seems to show dirt quite obviously. As far as the 'chenille' fabric description goes, I'd say a cheap brown terrycloth is much closer to true. Chair sheds alot, but is manageable and I'm assuming after it gets enough wear and tear it will diminish. Would buy again, considering the above - as I found this chair on other sites for double the price.",2 "Very cute chair for the kids! This came in a box with easy removal and the kids loved them! good quality chair with easy clean up for spills! ---sunshinemacaroni",4 "Kids Chair Bought for 2 yr old grandaughter 2 years ago and she still loves to sit in it. Fabric is easy to snag, but cleans up well.",3 "Rocker review This rocker is great! My Grandaughter is 18 months old and she loves being able to sit in her own chair like we do. She feels like a big girl using it. Would highly recommend this product",4 "Happy Toddler, Happy Mommy This was a Christmas gift for my 18 month old daughter. She absolutely loves this chair. She sits in it with her baby doll or stuffed critters and will rock them. It's not too big and not too small. It will be something she can use for the next few years. We haven't had any problem with the fabric getting too dirty or looking distressed in any way. It's a great buy for the money.",4 "Cute but hard to clean I got this chair for my daughter last Christmas. She loves it. It's pretty durable and comfy. Great size. She still fits comfortably in it at almost 3 years old. The only problem is cleaning it. Because it's such a light color EVERYTHING shows. You can't remove the cover to wash it so it's pretty hard to clean.",3 "Great sweet seat for toddlers! My 23 month old daughter received this chair as an early birthday gift. She LOVES to have her very own chair that she can sit in and rock and prop her feet up just like mommy. Its large enough she has plenty of space to lounge and relax or sit Indian style if she wants, and its light enough that she can move it where she wants it (depending on if she wants to read or watch cartoons). The Ottoman is strong enough for her to sit on and roll all over. Very well constructed. No marks or issues with the wood portion and the Upholstered section is flawless. If my daughter isn't in it I usually see one of my cats sitting it it LOL. I highly recommend for toddlers, especially if they are in a MINE phase.",4 "Cute Princess Chair My 1 year old received this item for Christmas and had a huge smile on her face the first time she sat in it. Seems like a decent chair. Cute. I think she will get plenty of use out of it.",3 "Darling Chair We've had this adorable pink chenile rocker and ottoman for two years now. It's very durable and cute in a girls room. My daughter loves that it fits her! It fit her at 3 and still is cozy at age 5. I would definitely recommend for quality and value.",4 "Rocker Review The product was received in time for Christmas, in good shape. It was exactly what I saw in the picture before ordering it. I purchased it for my 18 month old granddaughter, who absolutely adores this chair and ottman. For the price, shipment and delivery I am overall satisfied with the product.",3 "Great Chair for Little Girls My daughter is 12 months old, and she absolutely loves her chair. It is really pretty and the best thing of all is that there is NO ASSEMBLY! She just got it for Christmas, but it looks like it is going to be quite durable.",3 "Cute Chair.. very hard to clean! My daughter loves this chair. I found it to be very sturdy, however, so hard to clean. She hasn't had it for a year yet and we are going to throw it out. I just can't get it clean enough. We are now looking for one with a removable cover.",3 "My 18 month old loves this chair! My daughter loves this chair. It looks great in our living room and I know she'll be able to use it for a few more years. Every day when we come home she sits in her chair and rocks her baby doll. It's a great addition to our living room. We got it in the denim color, looks great, and is great quality. Plus there is nothing to assemble, it comes perfect right out of the box.",4 "Upholstered Rocker I was going to purchase a standard rocking chair for my grandson. He is 2 years old. My son looked at your web site and thought I should buy this chair instead, I did. My grandson loves this chair. He sits in it alot and always watches TV and Thomas the Train videos sitting in his chair. We haven't had it long enough to know if the fabric holds up on the chair. Right now my review would have to be that it is definetly worth the price.",3 "He likes to sit on his own chair It's a good one, comfortable and enough stylish to put it on living room, my little son enjoy to watch TV while is sitting on his own chair.",3 "The best little rocker It took me months before I could purchase this little chair for my great grandchild....(backordered).... I wanted her to have something that she could give her children as well...and the chair is that well made.No great educational value..(hence the one star...doesn't apply here)She loved it from the first time she saw itKidKraft Upholstered Rocker w/Ottoman - Pink Chenille",4 "not worth the $ Thank God I did not pay full price for this chair...It has little ability to rock and the surface is stained easily and frays easily...Not worth the money and I purchased it on sale.",0 "Toddler, 2, Male, Not Interested - But Durable My son was 18 mos when I bought this, that was 6 months ago. He is not a fan. He likes to jump off of it more than sit on it. Every child is different though. It's still cute and quite durable. I'm sure it will still be in great condition when baby #2 (?) comes around.",3 "It's as cute as the pictureI This is definitely the cutest little girls chair. It really is as cute as the picture. Besides it being a bit pricey, everything else is great. My daughter loves it and I guess that's all that matters. I'd recommend it.",3 "rocker chair he really enjoyed his couch and help us not to hurt himself trying to sit on the big couch,",0 "Dissatisfied I was very disappointed with the quality of the Rocker and Ottoman. One of the feet on the Ottoman has a large crack running through it. It looks as if the manufacturer tried to paint over it, but it is very noticable. The back of the rocker has a rip in the material and it is coming apart at the seam. You can see the foam underneath. It is a very cute chair, but the quality just isn't there.",1 "cute, but... My daughter loves this chair and it's very cute. Unfortunately it's a light color so stains and wear are very noticeable. Also the texture of the chair is difficult to clean. No problems with quality upon receipt.",3 "Great chair beyond the age range My 6 year old and 1 year old both love the chair. They carry it around the living room, climb on it and take turns. It's easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth and fits in nicely with almost any decor. The baby likes to climb on and over and around it, but is also learning to sit nicely because the chair fits him so well. We didn't think the 6-year-old would love it as much as she does. We probably should have gotten one for each of them!",4 "Super Cute, But Not So Durable This chair is super cute! My daughter loved it and played in/on it often. The chair is made of a solid wood frame, and particle board seat, covered in foam and soft chenile fabric in a soft pink color. The result is a sturdy feeling, solid chair, but soft to sit on and cozy. Keep in mind, however, that the seat under the fabric and foam is particle board so don't let your kids stand on it as I did or they may break right through...as our child did while standing on the seat.",2 "Quality and looks for the kids This rocker and ottaman combo are a nice pick. Both are made of good quality materials and are well built. My 2 year old loves it. Now he has somewhere comfortable to sit and watch TV with mommy and daddy. Very easy to clean.",4 "Armchair This armchair is not upholstered with a chenille fabric. It is a ""stringy"" terrycloth. It does pull, etc. However; my daughter does sit in it to watch TV and get cozy. She loves her chair. I was the only one disappointed with the fabric of this chair as I thought it was a true chenille.",3 "Beware It is Tiny. Don't be fooled by the pic with the toddler girl in the chair (blue shirt yellow pants), she is not a normal sized child or the chair in the picture is much larger then the chair you receive, which by the way they also shipped to me in the wrong color. Sooo disappointed.",0 "Very nice rocker and ottoman Grandpa was very generous and bought this for our baby's birthday. It is very nice and our baby likes to sit up in it all by himself and read his books. It's safer than a wooden rocker because when he climbs up in it and slips, he doesn't hurt himself on the chair.The denim is durable. Highly recommended.",4 "The Perfect Chair LOVE IT! We ordered this Kidkraft pink chenille chair for our daughter's first birthday. She loves it, loves to climb in and cuddle with her stuffed animals. The chair was shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition. We chose to purchase the chair thru Amazon (Home and Living) because of this store's great reviews. We could have gotten it for less from other sellers, but their reviews were not great. We are totally pleased. We did take the rockers off (easily unscrew) for greater stability for our one-year-old. I highly recommend this product and this seller.",4 "Dangerous This chair is dangerous. There is a thin metal brace on the back intended to hold the chair together that comes separated from the ends on the bottom corners. It effectively turns in to a razor blade sticking out of the back of the chair after a while.",0 "Fit for a kid My kids love these chairs, my first son got one on his first birthday (in blue) and my twins just got them for their first. They are the perfect size, from 1 on up, my large three year old still fits quite well and should for a while. The one drawback is the fabric getting dirty. The chenille one we've had for two years is pretty brown in spots, although I think I could get it clean with a steam cleaner.",3 "Beware! Milk stains this material and it does NOT come out!! My daughter spilled some drops of milk on the chair and it left these lovely white marks. I automatically thought, ok, it's just milk, it won't stain, yet nothing that I tried got the stain out. In other words, it's really not cleanable. Once it gets soiled you're out of luck. I ended up giving it away. Don't get me wrong, it's a very sturdy and well made chair & ottoman (although one of the red buttons on the front fell off), it's just made of an upholstery that you cannot clean. Not so great for kids, especially toddlers who have a bottle or sippy cup. It's small, I wouldn't recommend it for any child above the age of 3. It rocks a little bit, not too much, but just to give them movement. My daughter loved it.",1 "Great chair My 14 month old daughter loves this chair. She will sit in here all day if I let her. Very durable! For me that is the best feature. Slightly difficult to clean, but not impossible. I would recommend this chair to anyone that has a little girl makes her feel special that she has her own seat in the family room.",4 "Fun while it lasts My 3-year-old loved this chair when he got it for his birthday but so did his older brothers. The internals are constructed of plywood and a soft pine, so it just didn't hold up in a household with four boys.Overall, it looks very nice, but the construction and materials are shabby for the price.",1 "Childs Chair and Ottoman This chair is very cute, my grandaughter loves it. Order was received in a timeley manner, chair was just as I expected.",3 "Great quality! The quality of this product is very good. This was bought for a 2 year old. This chair was a great size for that age. He loves this chair!",4 "Great chair We bought this for our 2 year old. He loves it. It is well-built and sturdy and looks like it could withstand years of sitting and moving. I do have a few minor issues:* the fabric stains easily, and when my son dribbled some water on the chair, it created a white splotch that we have not been able to remove.* the chair is promoted as a rocker, however, it really doesn't rock all that much (which in hindsight is probably a good thing).Overall, a great product from KidKraft.",3 "kidcraft upholstered rocker with ottoman pink chenille I purchased two of these chairs for my twin daughters. My girls love them and they are super cute, however after a week the material started to rip along the side arm of the chair. Chairs are also along the small side,my girls are 17months and only weigh 21 pounds and these chairs will only last a few more months before they are to big for them",2 "Looks great and the kids love it! We bought two of the armchairs with ottomans for our classroom of two and three year olds. They look so much nicer than the junky chairs we used to have from IKEA. Plus, they are sturdy enough for our energetic little guys and girls and they are exactly the right size for this age group. The kids liked the first chair so much that they actually asked us to buy a second one and then told us exactly where the second chair would go in the room! One of the boys, a three year old, actually falls asleep in one of the armchairs every afternoon now! We laugh because he looks like an adult man sleeping in his armchair like that! These chairs are perfect if you have little ones and they will last a long time. I highly recommend them!",4 "Good quality chair I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. I took it out of the box to I could check it out. It is sturdy and seems to be a good quality product. I gave it only one star for ""How would you rate this toy's educational value?"" because I don't think sitting in a chair will make my daughter smarter but if it does I will be sure to edit my review.",4 "Oil lamp wicks Product as described and received as scheduled. I felt shipping and handling cost was quite pricey. First class mail would have been cheaper.I am happy with the product.",4 "1/4"" lamp wicks These wicks arrived quickly and fit the lamps we needed. The only complaint I would have is that the vendor did not list the size of the wicks, so I had to guess. For future reference, they fit our 1/4"" lamps.",4 "Musical Antique Sewing Machine Musical - 7 In. Tall Antique Treadle Sewing Machine - 'Buttons & Bows'..5 Moving Features - Hand Rubbed Wood FinishBought as a gift for my mother who is a sewing/quilting addict.She loved it. Arrived as described. I think it was a LITTLE pricey but since it was a gift I can't complain. My mom liked it very much. If it wasnt' for her I would not have paid this amount plus shipping which was NOT cheap for this little product.",3 "very helpful for my daughter who is learning to hold her pencil I was getting a bit frustrated trying to teach my daughter (age 5) the proper pencil hold. She was getting frustrated, too, to the point that she didn't want to draw or write anymore. These triangular pencils really helped!!! Try them!!",3 "excellent quality and quantity for the price We definitely recommend this as the quantity and quality are great and the price is perfect. This is a good value especially if you are buying them for kids to craft with!",4 "? This is what I was looking for but I don't really know what to say about it.",2 "Just what I wanted! This is wonderful for storing and transporting 12""x12"" sheets of scrapbook paper. I looked everywhere for a storage solution for my scrapping paper--all the hobby stores and major office supply chains--and found plenty of products to accommodate paper sized 9""x11"" and smaller but not 12""x12"" paper. So, I was thrilled to find this product on Amazon.As a military spouse, I move often--finding a container that not only keeps my scrapbooking paper neat and organized but also safe from bends and tears has been wonderful. I highly recommend this product.",4 "PERFECT! I purchased 6 of these for scrapbooking paper - the 12 x 12 sheets and they worked perfectly! I already had the cabinet for scrapbooking but was having trouble organizing the paper. These work perfectly. They are extremely durable and they can fit a large amount of paper inside!!",4 "AWESOME!! I love these - I have no trouble closing them as some others have said. They hold so much and are awesome for the price! A scrapbookers MUST HAVE!!!",4 "Snap lock unlocks easily Disclaimer: I'm not a scrapbook person, so keep this in mind as you read my thoughts about this product.Originally, I purchased the Iris Portable Project Case and though it was a wonderfully sturdy case, I needed something a bit larger that would still fit inside my beach bag to carry whatever project I'm working on.This clear scrapbook case was perfect in size. The only serious issue is with the snap lock. The case will lock. No problem, but the slightest pressure to the top and the snap will pop it open. Not good if you are planning to be mobile.Normally, a snap lock not staying locked would cause a low rating along with a negative review, but I love everything else about this case. It's sturdy--if it breaks, I'll update this review--and easily can be used as a lap desk. The only negative is that snap lock, but here's the thing. Even if the lock worked perfectly, I'd have added Velcro straps (which I already have) to make double sure the lid stayed in place during travel.If you planned to get more than one, grooves on both sides make these stackable. Also, the case can stand upright on a work table or bookshelf. If you do, keep in mind about the snap lock warning.",3 "Just ordered two more I ordered this case to store crafts in for my grandchildren. It was exactly what I needed. It's clear, so you can see what's inside, and the plastic is heavy enough to be durable.",4 "Great item and great price This is perfect for carrying your current project with space to hold your tools also. Much more affordable than similar products.",3 "Great Storage I use these as my writing project boxes. Whatever book(s) I'm using for research and folders I'm generating go right in it and I can stow it away neatly.I also use them to store extra writing paper and the ocassional cord from various tech items.",4 "Case does not lock well and pops open often I was very disappointed in this item, considering what I paid for this.It is made of heavy-duty plastic, but the lid does not securely fit the case and the latch does not work at all.The case pops open all the time.I have decided to just use this for newspaper clippings I intend to file at a later time.I would never use this case for valuable items like family photographs or small scrapbooking supplies like stickers or trimmings, that would fall all over the floor when the case opens up on its own.The manufacturer needs to do better quality assurance on this item",1 "Watch your fingers! I purchased these as part of two six-drawer scrapbook storage rolling things at Joann Fabrics. 35.99 on sale. Anyway, it is very easy to pinch your fingers when closing these. The tops have a double edge which makes the seal nice and tight so your little pieces won't get lost, but it can be tricky to line them up and close them.",2 "Just the Color After being disappointed in not finding additional skeins of this color locally, I was pleased that I could order it through Amazon at a reasonable price. Now I can finish the project I started, which was only to use up leftover yarn.",4 "Great for long cuts and layouts. Need two, one small and this one. For long cuts and layouts, this one is perfect. But, is just a little too big for small layouts and cuts.",4 "Not as easily squared as I imagined I thought the t-bar type function the lip on this ruler would serve would be easy to use, but I have to say that it takes pressing on the lip end just right to get the ruler to be perfectly square. It seems like on mine (probably defective?), the lip edge is just a bit angled. Not really even enough to notice when looking at it, but if I am not careful to put a little more pressure on one side when squaring it, it will be off. If I were only making short cuts, it would not be such a big deal. But a tiny difference when carried up the length of an 18 inch ruler...that's not so good and creates an angled line not a square one. I have never used another ruler when sewing (I just started), so I don't know how easy it is to get things square without any sort of lip edge, but I imagine having one at all (even if you have to be very careful with it's alignment), would be better than none at all to get your cuts square, so overall I am happy with my purchase. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could, and definitely 5 if mine wasn't a bit defective.",2 "Great Product! We here at Secco Designs love this product. We searched high and low to find them and thank goodness for Amazon. We use the lip on the ruler and it is a great way to have the advantage of a T-Square without being too bulky and hard to handle. This ruler makes it easy to handle all sized jobs that we have here and the see through aspect is a great bonus. Thank You and we appreciate this product very much and will be sure to order more. highly recommended.",4 "Great yarn for beginners I purchased this yarn to make a scarf (and learn how to knit). It's very forgiving and my mistakes aren't obvious. Everyone loves the color, and it looks very nice. The yarn is also soft. I will be purchasing more Wool-Ease Thick & Quick for different projects. The color is exactly like the picture. I was making a wide adult scarf, for that you definitely need two rolls.Another plus is that this yarn is machine washable, so the scarf won't be a hassle to clean.",4 "For quick crochet projects. I love this Thick and Quick yarn. It took two balls to crochet a child size hat and scarf set. It would take about three balls to make an adult hat and scarf set.The yarn is soft and plush. It's not so scratchy as some yarns can be. Each strand is thick, so the projects work up quickly, and they're very easy to see when crocheting.The color is a softer shade of pink, perhaps some might describe it as dusty rose.I think the thing with yarn is to find a stitch that shows it off. I found that crocheting with alternating half double croshet in the front and then back loops works well. It gives the fabric a lot of texture and lets the scarf drape. I used single crochet for the hat and that gave the hat more form and stiffness.I like this yarn very much and look forward to using it in future projects.",4 "Great yarn! I love this yarn - I crocheted a blanket using three different colors of the Wool-Ease Thick and Quick, and it lives up to the name - it is both thick and quick! It is very very easy to use, and because the yarn is unusually large, the stitches are huge. This makes it very easy to use, particularly for a beginner, and I was able to finish the blanket much quicker than if I'd been using a smaller yarn. I would definitely use this yarn again.",4 "Great prices! I received my yarn order promptly and it was about 15% less than what I would have paid in local stores. Now if it were only eligible for Amazon Prime, this would be a GREAT buy!There are many specialty and hard to find yarns available on Amazon--this was quite a pleasant surprise, particularly because they are generally much lower in price than in my local stores.",4 "Wonderful yarn for a beginner I just started knitting a few weeks ago, and this is only the third brand of yarn I've knitted with...but I'm hooked. This stuff is lovely. It's plush, thick, soft, and knits up really easily and quickly. I now see why Lion Brand has so many faithful users. The quality that you get for the price can't be beat. I'm using this yarn to make a thick, chunky scarf for myself using size 19 knitting needles, and it works great with that size needle. I'm only a novice and have very little experience, but I intend to continue using this yarn in projects for a long, long time.",4 "Beautiful Yarn! This yarn lives up to its name ... Wool-Ease => Easy Care and easy to work with on the needles; Thick => This Yarn is SUPER thick; Quick => Really depends what you're knitting ... I am knitting a HUGE blanket so the project won't be quick ... but the blanket is turning out wonderful ... the Yarn is beautiful!",4 "Making cards The girls liked this very much. There is only one problem and that is that it sticks. I did not send it back as I needed it for camp projects as soon as it arrived so was stuck with a sticky punch.",3 "Neat, but... This is a neat little letter punch. We found the letter pieces very hard to remove however. But with use, it is getting easier. Hard for my 5 yr to change out the letters, but my 7 yr old can do it fairly easily.",3 "Great item - Not a toy though (LOL) Okay, the listing claims it to be a toy on amazon, but it's not. LOLThis punch set is amazing! I bought two of them, one shapes and one alphabet. These are absolutely perfect for use in my daughter's classroom and school. I do a lot of volunteer work at the school for the teachers, and some involves various craft activities. This is absolutely perfect for the lessons we are about to start(letters). And they are so easy to use. You just select the shape you want, fit it into the opening on the handle, and punch!!! Just be careful when you try to remove them. To remove, to pull carefully on the hatch cover where the shapes come out. But don't have it pointing at anything breakable (or a child) when doing so - it SHOOTS the punch out!!!I give it an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++!",4 "Easy and Fun! This handhled printer is such a neat tool! You can take it anywhere and use it in place of stamps on your cards and layouts. I have made some really cute projects with this and every time I show it to a friend they want to try it out. It's easy to use, there are tons of designs on every disc and you can't beat the price when you compare the cost of wood mounted stamps and ink.",4 "love the Design Runner for cards and scapbook page This is awesome, just got it from my mother. I like to make cards and it is great. I love it. The design disc comes with 21 images. much cheaper than buying stamps, one image is 6 inches long. It even prints in a repeat mode, repeatng the image until you stop.",4 "Very happy First I bought the Design runner. It took some getting used to it -- once I understood and read the direction's I was fine. I went this week and picked up the Design Runner disc maker. I have to say one thing it beats having 100's and 100's of rubber stamps laying around. You and type anything you want up to four lines with different fonts etc. People don't be for fast to put this little machine down -- it's worth it if you take the time and learn it. Besides it's all color coded -- unless you are color blind then you might have a problem.I enjoy both my little machines very much.",3 "Not sure what to rate yet I was really excited to get this as I desperately needed it for my business, but I've yet to get it to work! (and the package looked yellow/old) It turned on & I got the little design up on the screen, but when i went to print on my item it wouldn't print. First I thought it was the ink it came with that was dried up so I went off & got a new cartridge...nothing...wouldn't print & this time after holding down the button like it tells you to do, everything on the screen just disappeared & I had to power it on again. So this time I took off & got a new battery for it thinking maybe that was the problem..yup-you guessed it..again nothing. Put it off to the side to try & figure it out later, when I do I will let you know.",1 "Not what expected-Buyer Beware! Item is too expensive to pay for stinkiness to start with! I ordered this Design Runner as a surprise gift for my mom. Well we were surprised all right! We expected it to be a portable handheld computer that you can design your own fonts (like journaling on the computer)Come to find out, it doesn't work that way unless you buy the extension pack for it which is another $50.00. Also it's difficult to get the thing to go in a straight line, and forget about doing turns with it-again only works that way if you order the extra add on packs. When we rcvd ours, the black ink cartridge that came with it did not work. My mom had to go out right away and buy another $40.00 ink cartridge just to get the machine to work. When we called the company about it, they were a major pain in the you know what. Customer service for Xyron is terrible. I was actually surprised at how bad they treated me on the phone, after staying on hold for 30 minutes, and going through four different customer service people. Finally a month later after complaining repeatedly they sent us a new ink cartridge. I said I was surprised with the lousy service, because I own a bunch of Xyron products, and I've never had a problem with any of them before this. I had a strong faith in the Xyron name. Well I guess they just produced a seriously bad lemon on the scrapbook market. Also-my mom has carpal tunnel in her wrist, and this machine is heavy, and difficult to push across the paper and hold the print button at the same time. The ink smeared and the font packs are expensive. I tried it over and over, thinking it was a user error on my part, and nope. The thing is just stinky. I could see how this item would make sense if you only used it for card making, but my mom and I are professional scrap bookers, and it is useless for a page bigger than 6x6. (Or greeting card size.) I personally don't have wrist problems, and the whole next day (after using this product for about 10 minutes the previous day), my wrist hurt. Over all I could not believe the expense of this product with all the add ons, and font packages, and carry case, not to mention the ""special"" ink cartridges you have to buy for it. Unfortunately I did not buy this item from Amazon, but from another on line scrapbook store, and the store owner, would not give me a refund after spending about $250.00 for the over all package. It's been six months and I haven't used it since we first got it, and I have no desire to ever pick it up ever again. Why put myself through the frustration all over again? I've been trying to unload it since I got it, and I can't send it back to the online store. None of my friends want to buy it from me, and for what I paid I would have to ask at least $50.00. Heck I can't even give this thing away! I hate myself for falling into the whole ""I've never tried the product but it looks good from the website"" deal. Bottom line-it's a piece of junk. Don't waist your time.-Stick with your at-home printer if you want to journal or title pages in a professional type-font. Item is sooo not worth the hassle. Maybe I can sell it on EBay, to some non-suspecting poor soul.",2 "Poor for scrapbooks, maybe ok for cardmaking I acquired my Design Runner via a garage sale, so I only spent $10 on the whole kit, including the accessory pack and a starter pack of ink and 2 discs. I am pretty disappointed with the whole thing, and am looking to sell it off on E Bay right now. In a nutshell, although it can begin printing where you want it if you line up the crosshairs (and read the directions, as some other posters have noted), there is still no way to end the line of print within the paper and not risk cutting off some of your printed images (if you use the repeat image command, not the single image command), which you would use for a border. The printer is hard to keep straight, although the straight edge ruler in the accessory kit does help in that regard. However, using the arc and italics tools from the accessory kit causes the image to be distorted and sometimes the ink smears. I have used this Design Runner on a couple of projects and had to make several practice runs on similar pieces of paper before I tried it on my scrapbook pages, and even then I wasn't happy. The only way I would consider using it again would be 1) as a single image, or 2) on a separate piece of paper, which I would cut out and glue to my page. It really isn't worth the bother, and I certainly wouldn't have bought it new! (I already sunk in $40 worth of ink cartridges). Stay away from this!",0 "Design runner I sent this back. Not worth the money. It doesn't start writing until halfway across the paper, and it isn't anything I couldn't do on my printer already. Not worth the investment.",0 "Great item, love it! This is a great little product. I have had no issues with it, but lots of fun! You have to read the directions and if you pick up the tips and tricks from the Xryon website it makes the experience quick and easy.",4 "LOVE IT I love this. It does take a bit of playing with to get the hang of it but it is great. I love the fact that I can write in shapes and (with the disk maker) make my own sayings. This is just such a fun ""toy"" for card making and scrapbooking.",4 "Great It is great, easy to use. I love it. not too much else to say. but thanks and I like it alot",4 "Housewife As always when I ordered this product it was received on time as promised. I have been using this cordless printer and I love it. I will be ordering more design discs to use with this product.",3 "wireless fun I enjoy using my design runner handheld cordless printer.The instructions are easy to understand and to begin using.There is also pictures of on the instructions. I haveshown it to many friends already. You must get one.",3 "Fun to use The Design Runner is a fun tool to have. It is fun to use for card making, scrapbooking and it even prints on twill ribbon! If you follow the instructions and use the accessory ruller you shouldn't have any problems! I always clean the print cartridge nozzles before using and I don't have a problem with smearing. I have enjoyed using my Xyron Design Runner and don't regret the purchase!",4 "Love my Design Runner I love my Design runner, it's perfect for cards & scrapbooking, to add the little extra touch, so portable & easy to take along to crops or to scrap with friends too!Great deal!!",4 "Only 1 side has the webbing grip Two inch buckle, no problem. They cheaped out and put the webbing grip only on 1 side of the buckle so you either have to sew on the other side or purchase an additional part. Why not just make the webbing grip on both sides, duh!",2 "excellant replacement buckle this is a review for the 2 inch side release buckle-black. this is a replacemnet for the waist buckle on my army heavy transport MOLLE back pack. the previous buckle had been stepped on so i definatly needed a new one and a replacement. the other reviewer said that ""They cheaped out and put the webbing grip only on 1 side of the buckle"" BUT he is wrong they didnt cheap out its intended that way for a reason. you only need the male end of the buckle to grip the webbing so that in a case where u need to get your pack on or off quick you dont have to deal with adjusting the female end tighter or looser just slide and clip. this buckle is very good and while i cant say it will stand up to a 250 pound guy stepping on it it will keep your pack NICE AND TIGHT",4 "exact fit Broke this clip on my chain saw chaps thought it was going to cost 100 bucks for new pair found this clip perfect fit.",3 "Good Replacement Part This was purchased as a replacement part for my backpack. It works perfectly and seems to be stronger than the original.",4 "Great selection This thread collection is a great way to get started in machine embroidery. I had all the colors I needed to stitch downloaded designs. Not all of Madeira's colors are in there, and they don't match perfectly some of the suggested colors, but there are plenty to make substitutions. I like the thread card. This also comes with a nice seam ripper and a pair of snips. The DVD's contain several hundred embroidery designs. Some of them are not of interest to me (muscle cars) but there are others that are very nice (realistic butterflies and birds, and some kitchen items). I'm very happy with this purchase and this price.",4 "Great Value! The Madeira Thread Treasure Chest is a great value! Madeira is quality thread. This is also available in Polyester at an increased cost. You will love having the full complement of thread colors, including varigated and metallic. Storage chest is great - there is a spot for every thread color. Included is a color card, too. This shows actual thread samples for every thread available in the chest.",4 "Madeira Rayon Thread Treasure Chest Just unpacked ... WOW!! Almost too pretty to use. I am all set for my new embroidery machine. Great extras too! Would highly recommend this item.Madeira Rayon Thread Treasure Chest 194 Spools (teak)",4 "Colorful The many choices of colors in the Maderia Teak chest is wonderful for those who embroidry by machine.",4 "What? What? Great thread, nice chest but why is it under $300 almost any other place you look?",4 "Great thread I bought an embroidery machine and I wanted some thread. This was expensive thread but what a great collection of embroidery threads it is and you get that great storage box. Very happy with this.",4 "Misleading information on product The product name and product number does not match with the picture of the item. The product name and number is that of the bobbinfil thread. The picture reflects a different product. Madeira bobbinfil is white thread that is used as the bobbin thread on embroidery machines. The picture shows a box of 18 small spools of colored rayon embroidery thread. However, $20+ is the cost of about 4 1500 meter spools of bobbin thread and 1 is what I found out from other reviews that you would sometimes get.This is misleading. I thought I was ordering 4 spools (1500 meters) of the white bobbinfil thread and in reality I received the 18 small spools of colored rayon thread. I will keep the small spools since I will eventually use them but I had to find another supplier and re-order the bobbinfil thread which was an added expense.And,prior to placing the order I had tried contacting the seller through Amazon to be sure of what I was ordering but to date they have not answered the request for information. I won't do business with that particular vendor again.",1 "Item does not match description BEWARE! Item does not correspond with description, photo or reviews.Listing name is ""Tacony Corporation Madeira Bobbinfil thread 1500 Meters - White"", but product description, photo and reviews indicate that product is 18 spools of different colored threads. I ordered based on description, photo and reviews, but received a single white spool of thread. I returned the single spool asking for the 18 spools as a replacement, but after corresponding with Amazon.com's customer service by e-mail, was informed that they'll be re-sending the same single white spool. Apparently the listing's item name is correct, but nothing else.I will have to refuse that shipment when it arrives and request a refund. $22 for one spool of thread is not appropriate. Hopefully Amazon will fix this listing.",0 "Thread Sampler Once again, on time and priced right. My wife was very happy with it. Amazon is definitely the BEST online store on the net!!!",4 "read title carefully What I got in the mail was ONE spool of WHITE thread for $28, not a collection of threads like the picture shows! It's being returned.",0 "Beautiful! I bought this to use in my embroidery machine as I was having so much trouble with regular thread breaking. Madeira is the one that everyone talks about for embroidering and now I know why. The colors are beautiful and the thread is strong. I didn't have one breakage with any of my embroideries. Love it!",4 "Item not what's in the photo The written description if technically correct, but the image is of something else which is what I thought I was buying. I got one spool of thread while the picture shows 12. It's good thread but the picture being wrong really threw me off and makes the price I paid seem less a deal that I thought I was getting. The shipping charge doubled the price I paid for one large spool of thread. Someon needs to fix the picture!",0 "VERY UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE I am very new to embroidary and this was my first purchace. After I ordered they immediatly said they were out of stock, but Amazon showed that they still had stock, and they tripled the price! Why lie?? Tell the truth next time you cancel my order! Your name is now ""embroidered"" on my mind....I won't be dealing withyou again!",0 "Great colors! I needed a variety of colors for my quilting projects and these didn't disappoint. Great variety and quality and for a wonderful price, love them!",4 "Not what I expected The colors were ok. They were way smaller than what I expected. I don't really order things on line and now I remember why you never get what you are expecting. I tried to return them to a local JoAnn's and they would not take it. I was very disappointed. You are better off purchasing them at a local store they are cheaper and you don't have to pay shipping. They were over priced for what you get.",0 "Finishing up I bought this product to finish the tile floor of a dollhouse bathroom. Initially, I brushed it on with a sable brush and the result was horrific...streaky and uneven. I removed the first attempt with solvent and remembered reading somewhere that a foam brush should be used with acrylics. The foam brush was the cure and the acrylic went on smoothly and dried as smooth and shiny as glass. I should deduct a star for not having decent instructions printed on the bottle...but the floor looks so good! Oh, I still have 3.9 ounces :-).",4 "Soviet-Era Catastrophe It was like Christmas morning when my hole punch arrived at my office. I had visions of punching through reams of paper with the greatest of ease - no more jams, no more awkward ergonomics, just pure punching delight.My elation slowly turned to confusion when I unboxed the punch. In front of me sat what looked like a cheap Soviet-bloc era stamped metal hole punch. I quickly loaded in a sheet of paper and depressed the lever. Flip! The action of pushing down the lever flipped the unit on its side. I inspected the newly punched sheet only to discover that the piston did not cleanly separate the ""chad"" from the hole. ""Clearly, I must not have done this right."" I thought to myself. I loaded up another sheet, and then another, only to discover that each time I depressed the lever, the unit would flip on its side and would leave the ""chad"" on the sheet.Undaunted, I will continue my search for the elusive grand daddy of hole punchers.I believe the inherent problem with the unit is it is unbalanced (the position of the lever in relation to the width of the base) and the piston does not depress far enough into the hole to get a clean cutting action. Fondly, I recall my father having a similar unit which was produced in the 70s that has lasted to this day. The build was wonderful and made of quality parts - it did not flip. Despite its weight and size, it feels cheap and because of its obvious design flaws was returned.As an aside, please note that while some people were excited about the oversized holes the punch makes, I found the nearly dime sized holes are ginormous. But that is not a problem with the unit, just a potential problem not visualizing how big the oversize holes were going to be.",1 "3-hole Master Punch We needed a heavy-duty 3-hole punch that would allow for punching holes larger than the standard 9/32"" diameter hole. Punches with larger punch heads are hard to find. But Amazon came through for us and had this one available. It is working just fine for our needs. My husband works with some very larger binders, and having a punch that can provide these extra large punch holes made all the difference.",4 "Great hole punch. Actually, the best! This is the one to get if you are looking for a life-time, quality hole punch that can punch huge numbers of papers and get it right. I have one of these at work, one at home. Every now and then someone ""steals"" the thing, but I've been lucky because they've been returned.",4 "My first one-star review Beware of the 40-page claim. After several years of medium-duty use one of the punch dies cracked in two. This shouldn't happen, period. Take a look at my uploaded pictures, and draw your own conclusion. For this reason this product gets a rare (for me) one-star rating.",0 "masster adj 3 hole punch 13/16 Purchased at Amazon. Punch is very good for the price. Must keep an eye on the settings. They may move if not careful. Shipping was expensive due to the weight I guess.",3 "better than expected. better than expected. bought for office and am thinking of buying for home use.",4 "Great hole punch If you need to punch holes for catalog type applications this is the way to go. Very heavy duty and easy to use. Everything as advertised.",4 "Good holes! We prefer the larger sized holes of a 13/32 punch. This one works well",4 "Great Hole Punch It works grat and it had a better price than I could find anywhere else. Amazon and its suppliers come through again.",4 "Frustrated I have to admit that I have never used a hand machine before, however I am familiar with sewing machines. I am a very patient person and spent hours on end trying to use it to do some basic hemming on the go. After days and days trying to adjust the tension, I have finally given up. This thing frustrated me to no end and has effectively scared me enough that I am extremely tentative about buying a new (non-portable) machine. The price clearly reflects its quality. I would rather buy a new shirt with my $30 than waste it on this useless piece of plastic.",0 "Can't Do The Job We were full-time RVers, and had need for a sewing machine at times, but no room. We thought a little hand held like this would be able to mend or hem the occasional garment. We were wrong. My husband could get it to work a few times, but I never had any luck with it. The stitches were too loose, or the thread would break. It wasn't the tension, since it was left alone once my husband got it to work. It proved to be a better source of frustration than just mending or hemming by hand.",0 "Just the best glue for all paper crafts This glue is outstanding. It dries clear and is so easy to apply thanks to the sponge applicator tip. It is perfect for all paper crafts and some cloth crafts. I do not know if it contains any harmful chemicals. If I find it does I may remove some stars. But so far so good.",4 "Excited about my new CS8060 Brother sewing machine I purchased this machine because, of the brands I considered, this one had an amazingly great price tag for the number and type of features offered. The only customer internet review I could find for it complained that they had to return the machine because they could not figure out how to wind the bobbin. It took me three tries to wind the bobbin, but I see now that I missed in the directions that there is a notch in the bobbin that has to be aligned onto the winder. Also, it seems the bobbin winder cover has to be fully pushed back and open, which makes sense because that is where the winder thread guide is, but this tip is not spelled out in the directions.I really like that fact that there are actually two separate manuals, one in English and one in Spanish. No more skimming pages for the directions in English.In the manual, only five optional accessories are listed and these are quilting foot, quilting guide, walking foot, guide foot, and side cutter. I have located a couple of internet sites that offer these and the special bobbins this machine requires. I am hoping that there are more accessories available for this model than are listed in the manual.Before buying this machine I visited a local shop in my area who claimed to be an authorized Brother dealer. I wanted to see if I could order accessories from them for this model, and if so, which ones. They were very hostile and unhelpful, claiming that this model/line of Brother was a cheap, inferior line created solely for certain mega stores and internet retailers. They told me they would NOT service it ever.But I did purchase this machine because I think it will be perfect for my current sewing needs, not to mention my budget. I also purchased a high-end serger machine from a friendly local shop (not the one mentioned above) to give my work a polished, professional look. At some point in the future, I may invest in a more expensive machine when I feel that my skills warrant the expenditure.I hope to post a further review after I have used this machine a little more. I hope you have found my initial review helpful.",3 "My other machine is a Bernina. All right, so I don't have this exact machine. I have the Brother CS6000, which is pretty much exactly the same but without the cartridge-bobbin-thingy. I am just jumping in to say I agree with the experience of the previous reviewer, who said dealers are uncomfortable with this machine, and I think we can all understand why. There is little need to pay thousands of dollars for a high-end sewing machine, unless of course you can afford to, because this machine proves that excellent quality is finally available in a very reasonable price range. My other machine is a ten-year-old Bernina, which I would never part with, but it's pretty basic and I wanted to try a machine with dozens of fancy stitches and some more up-to-date computerized features. After test-driving several brands at a national sewing expo, I realized that there was no way I could afford even a mid-range computerized machine. They've just gotten waaaay too expensive. I was pretty disappointed, because I have always been a terrible sewing machine snob. Not anymore.Around Mother's Day I found myself with a little extra cash and gave in to a sudden irrational impulse to purchase this inexpensive Brother machine, because I'd been doing a lot of free-motion sewing and didn't want to tax the motor on my Bernina, which I now know will be the last one I get to own. This Brother CS6000 was really nice looking, cost less than a cart-load of groceries and looked like a fun toy to while away a rainy weekend. When I unpacked it, I was shocked to see how many accessories were included. I sneered at the plastic feet, but you know, they work just fine, and are a snap--literally--to change. It ran great right out of the box, and the motor is amazingly powerful yet quiet. I can't say enough about the stitch selection or instructions. They are great in terms of anticipating how a person will actually use the machine, and what questions might arise. The needle piercing power is definitely equal to that of the Bernina, and the quality of the stitch itself is excellent. I just love how the computerized features work--very intuitive. In minutes you will be navigating the screen with the buttons without even thinking about it. ALSO, this machine has an amazing feature found only on much more expensive machines, which is that you can push a button and sew without the foot control. It also can be set to sew at half speed--wouldn't that be great for a beginner? I highly recommend this machine to all my sewing friends who want to enter the 21st century without going for broke. It also would make a great gift!",3 "Love it--- most of the time I bought this machine about a year ago because of all the features and the terrific price. You definitely have to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS carefully, but it sews beautifully!! It's easy to use and very portable.I have two complaints: 1) I lost the large spool cap-- couldn't find it anywhere (the Brother website was no help at all) but I finally found a replacement at Sears for $2.16 but it cost me 6 bucks to have it shipped. 2) For some reason the automatic threader doesn't always work (time to re-read the instructions to be sure it's threaded properly).Great machine for a beginner or someone wanting to improve their sewing skills (that's me!)",3 "Love this machine I bought this machine because of my poor eyesight and needed help with threading the machine. The auto-threader died after 4 days of use, I contacted Amazon.com and they were wonderful. They shipped me a new one right away and I shipped the used one back. The new one is working great. It is very easy to use and have had no problems with the bobbin winder. It has a great variety of stitches and comes with lots of accessories. I would reccommend this machine for beginner and experienced sewers alike.",4 "Good beginner's model This was my first sewing machine purchase. I use it mostly for resizing clothing and making my own clothes. You have to read the instruction manual very carefully. It took me a while to figure out how to wind and install the bobbin correctly. It's very important that you do that. When I installed the bobbin incorrectly, I kept getting bunched up threads in my sewing and it stopped my machine.The automatic threader is very convenient. It works great. Sometimes, the thread tends to snap out of the needle but I suspect that might have to do with the thread tension.This is a good model for a beginner. It's fairly simple to use and it has the good basic stitches. Also has a lot of decorative stitches to choose from if you want to do something decorative. Overall, I'd say my experience with this sewing machine is positive.",3 "A Great Lil Workhorse I have to say that I love my CS8060. I did a lot of looking and comparing and for the money I did end up choosing this machine. I am very happy with it. It is portable, runs very quietly, the bobbin load is easy, and the auto needle threader is great. I do enjoy that I do not have to use a foot/knee pedal on this machine. I have found the bluish light to be easy on the eyes. I have had no issues with the thread tension and I have made several blankets, quilts, quilted pillows, pillowcases. Neither the needle or the machine has had trouble handling layers of material in my quilting. The variety of pre-programmed decorative stitches is nice and gives a nice personal embellishment, especially when using metallic threads. This machine has had no problem handling metallic threads. I would recommend this machine to both the new and the experienced. Definitely a deal for the money. I found accessories (walking foot, 1/4"" foot, sidecutter foot, etc.) at my quilting store.",4 "Good for beginners. Some things irritate me though. This machine is a fine, average machine for the new sewer. It will do a basic job for you, no problems, and is a good price. Some things I like/dislike (if you are picky, and any of these things are important to you, you might want to get another machine).1) I LOVED the self-threader. Easy to do, and helpful if your eyes aren't that great anymore.2)Tough to get the tension correct. I put it on ""0"" (least tension), and still it is a bit too tight (for sewing a halloween costume on satin material).3) The light is not good. It is a bluish color, and not bright. Keep your regular light on very bright. And I don't like the bobbin cover. It is a pain to open and close.4)When you stop sewing, the needle always moves to either the ""up"" or ""down"" position, depending on how you have it set. It drives me crazy that it just won't stay where I stopped sewing! Maybe this is the same with all non-mechanical machines, but I don't know. I know it drives me nuts.Now these are all little things. If this were your first machine, they would never bother you, because you wouldn't have any previous experiences to compare it with. For new sewers, this is a good, quality machine to get you through your projects. For experienced sewers, you may want to go up a couple more steps.",2 "brother cs8060 I purchased this machine and am very pleased with it. It has some beautiful stitches, and is very easy to use. The price was great too for this 70 stitch machine. I recommend this machine to anyone who is just learning to sew.",4 "frustrating I can't tell you how frustrating this machine has been for me. I swear it has it out for me. I have had it for at least 5 years now, and it has had issues from the start. The tension has always been a problem for me. I took it in at one point and they said everything was fine, but once I got it home, the issue was still there. Everything on this sewing machine seems more challenging than it needs to be. To thread the machine you have to wind the thread through a maze. It is easy and has steps, but I find it over complicated for what should be a simple process. The automatic threader works maybe 30% of the time. Usually it fails and I end up threading it manually, which isn't a difficult to do, but I don't understand why you would add this function if it wasn't going to work. Sorry if this review sounds hostile, but I just bought a bunch of fabric and finally pulled my sewing machine out of hiding after I had put it away ages ago due to frustration, and surprise surprise, it is still giving me a headache. Also I find Official Brother retailers few and far between, so when you have an issue with your machine, you have to drive forever to get it looked at. And tonight as I was trying to wind thread from a spool onto a bobbin, the part that spins the bobbin was working fine, and then just quit. I can hear the motor sound but nothing is spinning. Maybe a belt broke or slipped, I have no idea, but that is it, I am buying a different machine and never looking back it this one!",0 "Mine is out the door I think I purchase this machine back in 2006 on Ebay as a refurbished and paid 119.00 for it. Well the automatic threader worked couple of times and never again. It was hard to find a brother service dealer and they were not very helpful on the phone. The tension kept jamming and after a local service, the spool of thread kept getting caught in the automatic threader.This machine came with lots of foot parts.Since I purchased this on Ebay , being fair, I made a beautiful quilt with this machine but I kept encountering problems and machine did not last long. I will look for another machine but will buy it from a store this time.",2 "TheMachine This machine was received promptly from Amazon.com.It says it is a 45 stitch machine... very misleading. It is only a 17 stitch machine. The difference in stitches is the length/width, but that doesn't exactly make it a different stitch.The manual also stinks... not clearly written at all. It took me over 2 hours to figure how to get from one set of stitches to a second set of stitches (you have to adjust 2 different knobs to get from one set to the next, but that is nowhere in the manual).One more thing that drove me nuts...This machine comes with extra feet... great! However, not all of the extras are listed in the manual... and the manual does not tell you which foot to use for which stitch... thank goodness I have a little knowledge of sewing.If you are a beginner, don't buy this machine. If you do, you will need to hire a professional to help you understand how to use it.Good luck!",0 "Don't buy to this seller!!! They send me the sewing machine with damages and NEVER respond.",0 "Love this tote! I keep a lot of my scrapbooking items in this. It is great quality and very easy to just take with me to workshops.",4 "I love it I bought this counted coss-stisch few month ago. The reason that I bought it because they can personalize your child's birth certificate. I really love it.",4 "Nice and simple. It's piece is an easy one, with great colors. It's small, so can be completed quickly for a baby gift.",4 "great brush I bought this brush as well as the beginer set b1, and I can say that these are the best brushes I ever used.",4 "Great tool This is a great tool. I love doing bonnie Hunter quilts and she uses this tool very often. Terrific for triangle cutting.",4 "Nice Ruler Does the job, without having to figure the Angles. Cannot complain with this one. Nice helper to get er done!",4 "Great for creating quick and easy triangles This is great for creating quick and easy triangles from a long strip of fabric. Can save on fabric by rotating edge on edge.",4 "Easy to Use This makes cutting flying geese very easy. Can also be used for many other patterns.but I wish it had a non slip side.",3 "Another handy tool for quilters! I followed a tutorial for making flying geese with this and the Easy Angle ruler and was not able to get them to turn out right. However, I used it for making half square triangles from a precut strip of fabric and it worked great. It will be useful, but maybe not as useful as I had invisioned.",3 "Best needles These needles are just right for almost any applique project. They are sharp tipped and pierce the material easily. A good buy.",4 "Simply Excellent Paints These are fantastic paints! Quality pigments and heavy pigment load so you get nice, rich colors. The prices are very good prices, AND the paints are made right here in the U.S. I really love how long the paint stays fluid and workable, compared to other acrylic paint brands.",4 "It does it's job It's difficult to really review a zipper. It does what it's supposed to - it zips. However, I will say that I wouldn't consider this a robe zipper. In my experience, robes zip up like a jacket and hence, the zipper has a stopper on the bottom of one side and a starter on the other. This zipper does not have that. This one is meant to have material cover the end, like what you would find in a pair of jeans or a dress or skirt. However, it worked for my project and it zips so I can't complain.",3 "just what I needed I was tickled to find this length of zipper. This size wasn't available locally. It arrived quickly and it didn't have excessive or hard to remove packaging.",4 "Names match letters, nice! I really like the way the animal's name coincides with the letter printed on it. For example; the yak shaped piece has a ""Y"" on it, the ""W"" is shaped like a whale. Our other foam puzzles which my five year old enjoys, do not have nice storage cases. This foam alphabet has a clear, zippered case. The connections from one ainmal to the next seem a bit delicate. That's why I didn't rate it with five stars but I am pleased with this toy.",3 "Nice brush! Very nice large, dusting brush. Large handle which makes large brush strokes very easy. Work well, nice price. Just what is needed for craft projects on a larger scale.",4 "Nice for crafts It's nice for crafts. The only problem I had was trying to fit all my stuff in it. You have to put everything in it width wise where the deviders already exsist, and I had stuff that was longer then that like pencils and stuff that I had to file down to fit.",3 "Great Product - Wrong Picture The Artbin Tote series is fabulous. I work in an art supply store, and I own a lot of Artbin storage items. However, please be aware that the product pictured here is NOT the Mega Tote II(6900SA); it is the Super Sachel Tote II(6905SA). The Mega Tote II contains 6 separate storage boxes while the Super Sachel Tote II contains 1 storage box. Both totes have lots of room for additional items, but you may want to do more research on the differences before ordering.",4 "Great Storage Tote This sucker can store it all - needles, pins, DMC floss, thread, beads, trim, cutters, & odds & ends. I love it! It doesn't store everything, but that has more to do with me than the product - I'm a very crafty person :). My only issue is the plastic storage cases inside, which seem to be of inferior quality. The hinges & closing clasps are easily broken or are defective. But these bins can be easily replaced if need be, as they can be found just about anywhere. Otherwise it's a great tote for anyone into any or many different kinds of arts or crafts.",3 "A bit combersome to use Dritz Slip-Stop Thimble is a traditional metal thimble. I find that metal thimble is a bit too cumbersome to work with. My fingers are not as nimble with this thimble on. A metal thimble was the first thimble I ever used, and when I was not totally satisfied with it my collection of thimbles began to grow.I am attaching comparison and pictures of the thimbles in my collection. In one image you can see the thimbles by themselves, and in another picture of how they fit on my fingers. The numbers in the images correspond to the numbers below.1. Leather thimble with a metal plate (marked #1 in the photos) is my favorite, most versatile thimble. Because it is leather it become shaped to your finger and gets more and more comfortable with use. The metal plate on the tip allows to push through and not hurt your finger. It does not have an opening at the top, so it may not work for those who have long nails.2. All leather thimble (marked #2 in the photos) is extremely comfortable, but because it has no metal parts it provides less protection. I often use it as a second thimble on the hand to protect another finger because it does not get in a way. It has an opening at the top, so it works for those who have long nails.3. Strip thimbles (marked #3 in the photos) turned out not to be very useful. The leather itself can be penetrated by the needle, the pink plastic insert does protect the finger. However the string that holds thimble together on the back broke very quickly. I was able to repair them by stitching them together on the back to replace the string that broke. As you see from the photo they don't cover the very tip of the finger, so they did not work well for me.4. Plastic thimble provides good protection, but hard plastic makes it a bit hard to work with. So I usually put it on only when my needle is stuck and needs an extra push. It has an opening at the top, so it would work for someone with long nails.5. Thimble #5 is a thimble I made myself out of band-aid wrapped around my finger. I needed to protect my thumb, and my home made thimble worked best. If you have hard time finding a good thimble, give it a try making it yourself out of Nexcare bandages. They seem to hold the shape well, and I could put my home-made thimble on and off, so I could re-use.6. Thimble #6 was a thumb thimble I bought, but I found that it got in the way because it was a bit too long and made my hands less agile. It has no opening at the top, so it might work for people with long nails.So if you have to buy one thimble I would go with leather thimble with a metal plate.",2 "OK Thimble The thimble was OK. I am a guy with large hands and use it to for upholstering. It was still too small for my finger. My finger goes only about half way in. Anyone know of a larger one?",2 "Extra large? Hardly. I get that the overwhelming majority of thimble users lack a Y chromosome. But seriously, if an "extra large" thimble will only fit on my pinkie (I have average sized hands for a man), what size should I be looking for? "Super colossal gigantic?" Ridiculous.",0 "Works great The extra large size is perfect for people with large hands. It's sturdy, easy to put on and take off, and works well when trying to sew patches, exercise gear and clothes.",4 "musical instrument with thimbles I attached the thimbles to the tip ends of a pair of black thin leather gloves, so I could play my Wash Board. Works Great1",4 "thimbles This product worked great for a man's hand. I received the thimbles very promptly as ordered. The product was exactly as described.",4 "good product I bought it because I had some nice leather belts and they were to big. The only thing I had to do was finding something I could do holes with. Belt hole puncher tool worked great, there is no differnce between original holes and holes I did. It was easy and quick!!!",4 "Broke on first use I tried two of the 5 punches on a normal leather belt. Both punches pushed thru the center retaining ring rather than the leather. In other words, they broke and cannot be replaced. This product is made of inferior metals and not able to withstand the forces required to punch leather.",0 "Not So Strong I bought this to punch extra holes in my belts to provide more freedom. The problem is that when I had more difficult belts to punch the handles bent under the pressure from my hands. Now the unit is broken, only because of my hand-applied pressure.",1 "Belt Hole Puncher Does the Job Works great for punching clean holes in belts. Good sturdy product.",4 "Terrible quality This is a very cheap tool. It broke within a day. Do not waste your time or money.",0 "Works as promised Save money on clothes - I hole punched 3 belts that needed to be made larger or smaller and they look good as new!",4 "How would I know? I have no idea how the product works because the vendor sent the item to the wrong US state. When the mistake was found, the vendor wanted me to pay for shipping again when it was their mistake to use the wrong address in the first place. I just have to check my credit card to see if they have charged me for the item I never received. Don't do business with them!",0 "Great! I bought these division patches for my brother. They are precisely stitched and are very clean looking. The picture doesn't do justice, this patch is definitely worth it if you're a bleach fan!",4 "Good for what I wanted it I bought it to make myself a Urahara costume for halloween, it was very creative with a green nurse scrub and my black graduation toga. Price was a little Hi.",2 "Great Product This gel medium work great. I use it mainly to transfer pictures onto wood, and it is so simple to use. Slap some gel on the wood, lay picture (printed on normal paper), face down, spread a little more on top and wipe off with a wet paper towel a few hours later and the gels has transferred the image into the wood. One of the better gel mediums I have bought, and won't bother buying other brands after buying this one.",4 "Liquitex 16-Ounce Gloss Gel Medium Gel This product shipped very fast and did exactly what I wanted it to do. Excellent product, thanks so much! Great",4 "will not buy this again from here When I got the Gloss Gel Medium the container was opened, had a hole in the side, and looked to be about half gone! Was not impressed at all.",0 "Overpriced here! Buy at Target instead & get 4X for less $ Works great but don't buy it here get it at Target for less money and four times as much. Total rip off here!",3 "What can I say, it works We have yet to find anything sticky that this stuff won't remove. And so far it hasn't damaged anything we've tried it on.",4 "This Stuff Works I laid down some no-slip decals in my bathtub. After about a month the decals starting lifting up at the edges and shortly after that they completely came off. I was left with a sticky gooey dirty mess at the bottom of my tub where each decal had been placed. When my tub was bone dry, I rubbed a little Goo Gone on each of the sticky areas where glue remained and it easily removed the glue. Good product.",4 "Like nothing else This stuff is awesome and so far I have not found anything like it. I used it to remove stickers from a guitar case and what I like is that it doesn't do any damage to the surface of what I have used it on. It's one of those household items you just have to have on hand .",4 "really works Just as the product indicates, this works surprisingly well at getting that annoying mess left by stickers, labels, tape,etc. Just make sure to use it in a well ventilated area because it does have a very strong odor.",4 "Pretty Paper The Meadow Cardstock Started Pack is a pretty assortment of cool toned spring colors. There is no texture and the weight is about medium.",4 "Beautiful frame - great price This is a great photo frame, very antique-looking but for a decent price! It is hinged to open up like a book and holds 2 5x7 vertical photos. It makes a great gift for weddings, birthdays, Mother's day, ect. We gave one to each of our Mother's and Grandmother to hold a baby photo of my husband or myself along with a baby photo of our baby. This item also ships fast and well wrapped in bubble-wrap. I highly recommend it!",4 "Pin cushion great for organizing pins This pin cushion is great for keeping different types of pins separated. The down side is that it is thin and the pins stick out of the bottom of the cushion. If you keep it on a piece of carpet, this works very well but on a hard surface, it slides around and pricks your fingers when picked up. Otherwise, it is an excellent pin cushion and I enjoy the color and organization.",3 "Quality This was a very good purchase with exelence quality. It is a very good paper it is not too fine and not too weith its look delicade for the color it is not flourecent",4 "Nice cardstock I make homemade greeting cards, and this cardstock is top quality and is the perfect weight for my cards. I will continue to buy this product.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Just like I remember from elementary school. Pros: It is paper, and colored for when you need colored paper.Cons: It is only paper. Not for use for you non-paper/white paper needs.",4 "Great colors Needed construction paper for a big move that we were helping a client with, and this paper had great colors and the paper stood up to multiple moves.",4 "Very black paper, great for art! This is a nice black paper, not a faded a little like your usual construction paper. Shipping is fast, quality is great. Can be used with many mediums such as chalk, oil pastels, etc. This is a great price compared to the hobby and art stores! Great buy!",4 "Great quality construction paper This is excellent quality construction paper, all white so my son can draw and paint on it and all his colors will stand out. Exactly what we needed to supplement his pile of colored contstruction paper. This is better quality than the paper we purchased in bulk (heavier and smoother).",4 "perfect I bought these to use for placing over some of my drawings to give them special effects - like using the light blue to give the impression the scene was under water. These have a shiny side and a duller side, so they were perfect for my needs.",4 "Nice construction paper I began my quest for the perfect colored paper because I figured it would be easier for my very young son to color on a stiffer paper. I first tried this Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper. It is actually decent paper with the white actually looking like white. The paper quality is also better and smoother than many cheaper brands of construction paper. I should mention that it is 9x12 paper and so a little larger than ""standard"". Definitely not a minus, but it is something to take note of.Unfortunately, I decided that I would prefer something a little more stiff than its 76lb weight (personal decision and definitely nothing against the Tru-Ray paper) and so have since tried theWausau Exact Index Cardstock , 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 5 Color Pastel Assortment, 250 Sheets (48990). This Wausau 110lb was my second attempt and I have found a winner. This paper is as thick as a thin, store-bought card. I think the colors are also less bright and more rich than they seem in the Amazon image (which is a plus to me). The quality is also excellent with the paper being very smooth (even smoother than the Tru-Ray).If you are looking for nice construction paper I recommend this Tru-Ray. If, like me, you are looking for something a little thicker then I would definitely recommend looking up the Wausau cardstock.",4 "it is what it says it is Well, it's construction paper for sure. Quality seems good, colors are bright. What else is there to say? It does seem fairly smooth compared to some brands I've used in the past. Would probably buy again.",4 "Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.",4 "Beautiful I bought this item for Feng Shui purposes. It is very heavy and a wonderful color. I would purchase this item again.",4 "Great! I ordered this paper for my son and daughter to use their metallic crayons on. It is great quality and exactly what I was hoping for.",4 "Great paper that is true black Great for gel markers, metallic or light crayons and puff paint or glitter glue. For the inspiring artist in us all.",4 "Met our expectations The produce was as advertised. More importantly, it was shipped promptly and arrived just in time for us to complete a last minute project.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Colorful projects... Who says you have to be a kid to use construction paper? This stuff is great! I've used this paper as disposable placemats, mixing up the colors for festive parties. Tear it up and make confetti. Fold and tuck to make paper boxes for gifts. You'll feel like a regular Martha Stewart.",4 "Good Quality. Bright colors and enough selection to complete several projects. This paper is exactly what I expected to receive. Made an awesome stocking stuffer.",4 "Fun and Colorful The person I purchased these from sent an extra little gift with the package (some crayola markers.) The kids lit up when they saw the paper and the markers. They had a great time with them. Thanks a lot!",3 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Really Holds Things Together This glue stick (this is the largest edition) is terrific for adhering things to paper -- photos, cutouts etc. It is not suitable as a substitute for lip balm, but it does glue paper items together extremely well.",4 "Color is not Ivory Ordered the paper for printing my own wedding invitations. The weight was nice but the color is not Ivory. It's much more dark and yellow than a true Ivory. I uploaded a picture of the product next to a white index card and an ivory envelope for comparison purposes. Returned the product for that reason.",0 "Good Cardstock I used this cardstock for my wedding invitation inserts. I looked for awhile for bulk ivory cardstock, and this was the best price I could find. I'm giving it 4 stars because it is a little darker than what you think of as ivory, but it does print nicely.",3 "Great deal for those who love making cards. This is a great deal as expensive as card stock is. Sure brings down the price of making cards at home. The vendor ships quick and their products are perfect.",4 "Very Nice Cardstock - (and yes it isn't a ""stationary ivory"" color) This stock prints beautifully, it is smooth, consistent and priced very fairly. It is NOT what most people will think of as Ivory; but this is the color that all card stock comes in when labeled as ""Ivory"".",4 "Not cardstock It's nice paper for the price, but there is absolutely no way it's 110 lb. I needed thick, sturdy cardstock and this is almost like regular paper. It feels more like 70 or 80 lb. It's unfortunate cause it really would have been perfect.",2 "Nice weight Paper had a nice weight, and a nice cream color. I used it to print my wedding ceremony programs - I wanted a better paper - so many people go all out on everything but then use regular copy paper for the programs.",4 "Color did not match I am not in the paper industry, and I do not know if there is a color standard for ""ivory"", but this ivory color did not match any of the other ivory colors from other manufacturers, though all the other manufacturers matched each other.also, arrived with a torn wrapper, and dog-eared corners, making it totally unusable.",0 "Color is not Ivory Ordered the paper for printing my own wedding invitations. The weight was nice but the color is not Ivory. It's much more dark and yellow than a true Ivory. I uploaded a picture of the product next to a white index card and an ivory envelope for comparison purposes. Returned the product for that reason.",0 "Good Cardstock I used this cardstock for my wedding invitation inserts. I looked for awhile for bulk ivory cardstock, and this was the best price I could find. I'm giving it 4 stars because it is a little darker than what you think of as ivory, but it does print nicely.",3 "Great deal for those who love making cards. This is a great deal as expensive as card stock is. Sure brings down the price of making cards at home. The vendor ships quick and their products are perfect.",4 "Very Nice Cardstock - (and yes it isn't a ""stationary ivory"" color) This stock prints beautifully, it is smooth, consistent and priced very fairly. It is NOT what most people will think of as Ivory; but this is the color that all card stock comes in when labeled as ""Ivory"".",4 "Not cardstock It's nice paper for the price, but there is absolutely no way it's 110 lb. I needed thick, sturdy cardstock and this is almost like regular paper. It feels more like 70 or 80 lb. It's unfortunate cause it really would have been perfect.",2 "Nice weight Paper had a nice weight, and a nice cream color. I used it to print my wedding ceremony programs - I wanted a better paper - so many people go all out on everything but then use regular copy paper for the programs.",4 "Color did not match I am not in the paper industry, and I do not know if there is a color standard for ""ivory"", but this ivory color did not match any of the other ivory colors from other manufacturers, though all the other manufacturers matched each other.also, arrived with a torn wrapper, and dog-eared corners, making it totally unusable.",0 "Good Quality Lightweight Card Stock At 90 pounds, these are lighter weight than traditional index cards. They are stiff enough to use as cards, however. We use them (cut in half) for flash cards for learning Scout skills, and the blue ones we use for printing merit badge cards.They are excellent quality and an excellent deal.",4 "Not quite what I expected I ordered this paper hoping that it would be a heavier paper than it turned out to be, but the overall paper quality was fine.What I found really disappointing was the condition it arrived in. Amazon failed to place enough packing in the box to cushion the weight of the paper. As a result the ream split open its packaging and some of the paper had bent edges. Something to think about before you order paper.Frankly I've come to expect better packing from Amazon and was disappointed that this happened.",2 "Great cardstock for postcards! This 90 lb. card stock is great for postcards. It prints well on a laser printer, and meets USPS specs for postcards.",4 "Good buy Not a very heavy card stock - heavier then printer paper but not as thick as a normal cardstock but will still work great for programs and such at my wedding.",3 "postcards This product is working well for postcard type applications that I am doing for my organization mailers and office cards.",4 "Exactly what I was looking for I use alot of this card stock in my animal volunteer work and this is a great value. The quality is great and I will definitely buy this product again.",4 "Very nice I was looking for some heavier-weight card stock in order to print some certificates on. It's hard to know if it will be sturdy enough just by reading about it unless you know firsthand. This was perfect (and a great price) for what I needed.",4 "Great for hard-use documents The heavier paper feeds effortlessly through my laser printer and provides a much more durable reference document than ordinary 20 pound paper.",4 "Great paper! I use this paper for concept art drawings. It's not too heavy and not too thin. Great paper, pretty smooth. Overall happy with the product.",4 "Good Quality Paper! This is a very good quality paper with a good weight that I use for my business and it is so far working out great. Fast shipping too!",4 "Runs through our Pixma Pro smooth as silk! Doing 200 wedding invitations and envelopes from this paper and I am very, very pleased! The purples and browns look lovely on the ivory of this paper and doing 200 sheets, two-sided, only one sheet did not feed through the printer. Otherwise, no problems. Excellent paper.Also, I ordered from MyOfficeInnovations, YESTERDAY and it came TODAY, by UPS. From Tennessee to Oregon overnight for five bucks shipping! They've won themselves a VERY VERY happy customer.",4 "Great cardstock for postcards! This 90 lb. card stock is great for postcards. It prints well on a laser printer, and meets USPS specs for postcards. (Note: I gave this same review for the pastel-blue 90 lb. card stock.)",4 "4 packages of Printer cardstock paper I ordered 4 packages of paper and I received only a half of 1 package that looked like it had been scraped up from the store. I returned the package and was never reimbursed for the other three packages of paper. I kept getting messages that I had to return the other 3 packages to be reimbursed and I argued until the time ran out and I guess it is SCREW ME NOW. Thanks Amazon.com!",0 "RATHER DISAPPOINTED The reams packaging is weak, so by the time they reach you the packaging is not in the best of condition, but most of all: 90 lb index card is not as thick as I expected and you too may be disappointed if you do not get a sample of a 90 lb index card, even 110 would probably be unsatisfactory if you are using it for a booklet cover",0 "cardstock Paper came before it was supposed to arrive. It came in perfect condition. The only thing was I really wanted 110lb weight, and mistakenly chose 90lb.",3 "Very good product The package is very good, no leakages.The product has a very nice smooth texture, has no smell, dries fast.I bought almost all colors, and it looks great on the picture.",4 "Item is NOT the one Pictured! The paper I received is NOT the Colorful Balloons, Confetti, and Streamers Design that is pictured. I am returning it.",0 "Enhancement Draws Attention My personal preference for getting one's attention on upcoming events, etc., is by enhancing the announcement and/or bulletin on design header stationery. The colorful margins make the content stand out and beg to be read.I keep at least 7-8 designs on hand to match my mood, when creating handouts, or writing poetry to be sent to friends. Be Creative! Refreshyour communications! Use design letterhead stationery.",4 "Scroll Design Paper I needed a special design paper for party invitations and was planning on making the design myself when I came across this special paper in your inventory. Great, perfect, and better than I would have put out !",4 "Couldn't have asked for better! This item was exactly what I asked for, and was shipped to me in the expected time-frame. Great product from a reliable place.",4 "Great Patriotic Stationery- Great for Writing to Our Troops! This is my favorite stationery. Geographics does a great job at catching the subtle details even in the stitching of the flag on a light enough background to all printing in virtually any color. The paper is heavier stock so the printer doesn't eat it up. It's a wonderful design especially if you are doing something patriotic like upcoming 4th of July celebrations or writing to support our soldier in [...] or any number of things you could use this for! It's also nice NOT to have any borders to worry about setting your print margins to! In fact, I just bought 6 more packs of this from the manufacturer to support our soldiers at war right now. I have not bought the matching envelopes, but I have no doubt they are high quality just as this paper is.",4 "Flag Paper We are using this at our local American Legion Hall...they love it for their correspondence.",4 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "Lots to go around! This paper is VERY long (one of the reasons I purchased it) and there is a lot of it on the roll! You definitely get what you pay for. And the color is nice and vibrant! Perfect for wrapping or any other arts & crafts! It's also very smooth to the touch. The only downside I would say is that it rips very easily. If you're looking for a heavy duty paper, this may not be it.",3 "Exactly Right! I brought the fadeless paper for my office at work. I had red construction paper on my bulletin board which had faded terribly. I was searching for fadeless paper and found it on Amazon.com.It is exactly what I needed!!!! I have received many compliments on my bulletin board and have enough left over to share.I highly recommend the the rich blue fadeless paper for bulletin boards.",3 "Great Product I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience.",4 "Good for Origami paper We were looking for origami paper to use for African animals. We were not sure of the weight and size when we found it on the Amazon website. So we decided to take a risk and ordered it anyway. We were very pleased with it even though we had to cut it down to a square shape, and it made a bigger animal. And it didn't tear. The animal turned out beautiful and we got many compliments.",4 "Great Value and Quality This is the only roll of plain white paper we could find that didn't cost a fortune - good quality for the price - speedy delivery!",4 "Perfect photo backdrop I bought this roll of paper for a tabletop photo studio, for lack of a better word. I installed a curtain rod on my wall and hang this from the rod, and when I'm ready to take a photo, I roll down enough to cover the wall and the tabletop, and it works perfectly! Definitely a cheap way of getting a good result. Plus, the paper itself is rather thick and stays in place very nicely.. I'm sure if I were to use this for something else, like having children draw on it or something, it would work just as well.",4 "HUGE roll of white paper. What's not to love? This is exactly what I needed; a huge roll of white paper. I use it for white backdrops, mostly for Ebay items. I suppose you could use it for wrapping gifts, thrilling your children with a MASSIVE sheet of coloring paper -- the sky's the limit!If I were to improve upon this item, I might ask for a cardboard core, so that it could easily be slipped onto the horizontal bar of my photo backdrop frame, but the lack of this feature is not hurting me. I simply reverse wound the entire roll (took about 10 minutes) onto the backdrop bar and away we go!",4 "Great for Photography I've used this paper to do some object and product shots and it works great. I wish it was a tad thicker but for the price I can't complain. Don't use it on a soft surface or it will wrinkle or tear but that is normal for all paper backgrounds. I like it so much I plan to buy a black one for photography. I imagine it makes great art paper for drawing too.",3 "Works Great for Product Photography! After searching online for many type of white paper roll to use for product photography, I came upon this and purchased it. Pictures came out great! The price is much lower than other white background rolls. I highly recommend this if you plan to take still or product photos... for people photos I'm not sure because the paper is not thick/sturdy enough for larger group or people photos.",4 "Okay, but wish a little more time was spent packaging this I bought these to use for photography, it will work fine for what I want, and I'll likely purchase at least one more to make sure because of the good price, but the edges of the paper were damaged from how it was packaged. It was shipped in a small box just big enough. I'll update after purchasing the second roll.",2 "Great Paper Fast delivery. Many uses for this durable paper. I have used it for watercoloring, drawing, genealogy, scrapbook, etc. Next I will be using it for some artwork in posterframes. I like it !",4 "Nice paper, not as nice in shipping The paper product is good... clean, bright, white...just what i ordered. The only down side (which is why i rated it at 4 stars) is the condition it was in when it arrived. The paper roll looked as if it was rolled by hand, i mean it is not bad looking, but the sides were not flush. Normally when a machine rolls paper, or at least cuts it, the sides are flush. When packed in the shipping container, the roll of paper must have jostled back and forth a bit compressing and wrinkling the very ends of the roll. The rest of the roll is fine. Other than that, good product.",3 "This is BLEEDING art TISSUE PAPER ... NOT good for GIFT BAGS! I purchased this same paper in the larger-sized version (20 x 30 Art Tissue Paper (100 sheets)). This is nice, good quality ART, BLEEDING tissue paper. (""Bleeding"" means that the color transfers easily. If the paper gets wet from water (or sweat), it gets all over/stains your hands.) If that's what you want/need it for, then it is perfect. There are LOTS of shades of very nice BRIGHT and PALE colors. If you are looking for nice gift bag/wrapping paper, this is NOT it. There is a nice variety of various shades of colors, and while they look pretty, they also can/do stain.",3 "Colorful Tissue Paper You asked me 3 separate questions, but they were each one about a ""toy"". It's not a TOY, it's TISSUE PAPER.It is what I wanted.",0 "Great music box This is a great product. I replaced a music box in a 30 year old stuffed animal and it worked perfect.",4 "Unstable The problem with this easel is that there is no way to lock the legs into place, so the easel is highly unstable. Maybe the legs will stay put on plush carpet, but who paints on that? On hardwood or tile floors the legs scoot out and flop flat. Tightening the wingnuts makes only a temporary difference; even the slightest pressure on the table causes the legs to collapse. I gave this product two stars (instead of 1, which it actually deserves) only because I like its general appearance and wood construction.",1 "Always a good choice And a good price. If yo can wait for the delivery, it's such a better deal than going to the art store. And mine din't even have Venetian Red. I use Light Red as a basic skin tone when I'm doing figures and Venetian Red is a slightly redder hue that is a great addition to my flesh palette. And I never use anything but W&N Artist colors. Nothing else adds up, in my opinion and it's easily worth the price.",4 "They ARE Really Big Buttons I bought the buttons for various activities with my preschooler. They are good for counting, sorting, decorating, threading. They are very large and very durable and the volume is great for the price.",4 "Not craft buttons I guess I should have read the reviews before buying. I tought these were craft buttons, not kids learning tools which is what they were.",2 "NOT FOR SEWING! REALLY DISAPPOINTED. I SEARHED UNDER SEWING ACCESSORIES AND GOT A CHILDS TOY!! I WAS LOOKING FOR LARGE BUTTONS FOR HANGING DISHTOWELS THAT I MADE FOR GIFTS. THIS ITEM SHOULD NOT COME UP IN A SEARCH UNDER CRAFTS OR SEWING UNLESS IT SPECIFICALLY STATES ""CHILDS"" CRAFT ITEM.",0 "Love the buttons I bought these to make a felt shape game for my grandchildren and they are perfect. However, the package description says ""8 primary shapes and colors."" However, I found only 7 shapes but 10 colors. They were predominately circles, with ovals coming in second. There were only 3 each of squares, triangles and stars. But I had enough to do the project - just can't find that 8th shape!",3 "Nice size I bought these to make a busy bag for my young sons and just wanted to post that they are a nice size and don't seem to be a choking hazard. I really don't think they could possibly swallow one. I still don't allow them to play with unsupervised.",3 "Low Level Craft Item Very poor quality. There were bumps & bubbles in the plastic & not fit to be used on my projects.",0 "great craft buttons My grandchild loved the buttons. They are so much easier for a very young child to handle. The shapes and colors of the buttons make them very useful as an educational tool",4 "Bought for a child I bought this because my 1 year old loves to chew on buttons on my shirts or her shirts, and I always worry that the button will fall off. So I bought these and sewed them onto a blanket for her, so I could make sure they were sewn on very tight. However, do not to let a child have a loose button that's not sewn onto something. The buttons may be too big to swallow, but a child can shove a button into their mouth and gag on it.",3 "They are really BIG! They are huge, and fun for kids to play with! I was planning on putting them in my crocheted hats, but thier a little cheap looking (plastic) I may be able to use some!",2 "Nice Birthday Gift My sister is a "button nut", she makes all kinds of decorative and wearable items with them. These were something she never has and will allow her to make for "kiddy" items for nieces and nephews!!",4 "They mean it when it says Really big buttons!!!! really great colors... I love them they are another way of teaching kids colors!!! Will buy again",4 "Fun These are a great size for kids. Definitely for play and not really a useful button. I took one star off because while the picture shows a variety if shapes my bag only came with four - hearts, squares, triangles and stars. I was really hoping for the variety in the picture, oh well, maybe others had better luck.",3 "GREAT for babies These buttons are great. They are so simple, but provide so much fun! My 1yo loves dropping them in the metal tin I got to hold them because they make a fun noise. She also takes one in each hand and bangs them together. As she grows I imagine we will use them to talk about colors, numbers, shapes as well as similarities/differences.I also saw someone take them and attach one to each finger tip of a glove. That makes a fun toy for using with smaller babies because you have the colors and also some noise.",4 "Great wire wraps These are the best type of wire tie. They can be easily re-used. The velcro adhesion is strong and can hold heavy cable together. You can also wrap multiple times to get an even stronger wrap unlike other brands which only have a small section of 'hook' side velcro (likeBelkin F8B024 8-Inch Velcro Cable Ties). You have to cut the velcro to size which is both good and bad. On the negative side it is an inconvenience when wrapping lots of similar wires, but that does mean that you can make a strong tie for very large wire by using a long section. For really large cable bundles you can use the cinching variety (Velcro USA 90440 Velstrap Strap With Handle, Black), which can't be cut to size, but the loops make it easier to pull tight.",4 "Very handy Straps These are great! I have a bunch of uses for them, especially for electrical/computer/audio cords, but you can also cut them off and glue to stuff to make custom Velcro closures, etc.Seller is great! I have dealt with them previously, and my experience was echoed with their prompt shipment, fair prices, and good communication via email. Item was exactly as described on their website. What more can I say? GOOD TRANSACTION A+",4 "Neat stuff! It's a strip of velcro, one side of the strip is loop and the other side is hook. It's not the same as the stick-on strips, this has special uses, like tie-down straps. You can use it as a belt I guess, hehe.",4 "One-Wrap straps have countless uses to bundle, wrap, organize, and secure objects; as versatile as duct tape, but reusable. ∰ Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:★★★★★ Highly recommended with warm fuzzies!I have used up many lengths and widths of these One-Wrap straps over the years, and it is not because these straps break or get lost, but because I just keep finding more and more uses for this. Velcro straps previously came with separate hook-only and loop-only straps. These One-Wrap straps have the hooks on one side and the loops on the other side, and are optimized for bundling/wrapping purposes while still being easily flipped around for closure if you are routing these straps in more intricate arrangements. So you do not need to keep separate hook-only and loop-only straps. These straps are very durable, even after years of use. They do not tear, stretch, or fray at the edges, and both the hook and loop sides remain very sticky to each other after repeatedly attaching and detaching over the span of several years.These One-Wrap straps are my favorite brand and style of Velcro strap. Velcro also makes ""Cinch Straps"" that have plastic buckles so they are easier to cinch tightly, and while they have their uses too, the ""Cinch Straps"" are more expensive, cannot have their lengths precisely cut to a specific length, and really do not perform any better than these cut-it-yourself One-Wrap straps unless you really do need something tightly cinched together. So while I have several of the Velcro ""Cinch Straps"", the bulk of my Velcro applications come from using these One-Wrap straps and the adhesive-backed ""Industrial Strength Velcro Tape"". The ""Industrial Strength Velcro Tape"" is great for both indoor and outdoor mounting of objects that need to be removable. These One-Wrap straps also work great when used in conjunction with the Velcro Tape to serve as removable fasteners: stick either the hook or loop side of the ""Industrial Strength Velcro Tape"" on a surface, wrap the object that is to be secured/fastened with this Velcro One-Wrap, and attach the One-Wrap to the Velcro Tape.Here are just a few of the many ways that I have used this Velcro One-Wrap:❋ Electric cords, extension cords, computer cables, garden hoses, Christmas tree lights, and other rope-like objects stay much more organized and untangled with a few sections of One-Wrap wrapped around them.❋ When transporting bicycles on racks, I use these to prevent the wheels, pedals, and handlebars from moving around. I sometimes use bungee cords for these functions, but bungee cords sometimes cannot be looped around the handlebars to remain taut.❋ I keep a small roll of One-Wrap in my hiking backpack, and it has various uses during hiking and camping.❋ These One-Wrap straps are great for wrapping around rolled-up sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and yoga mats.❋ I keep a small roll of One-Wrap in my photography backpack. I also used Velcro to create a tripod holder for my camera holster bag, which was not designed to hold a tripod. I attached two rectangles of Velcro Tape on the straight side of the camera holster bag, and then I wrapped one layer of this Velcro One-Wrap around the middle of the folded-up travel-sized compact tripod and another layer of One-Wrap is wrapped near the tripod legs. The tripod can then be attached to the Velcro Tape that is stuck to the side of the camera holster bag. I then wrap a third section of One-Wrap tightly around the tripod's head and loop that strap through the holster's D-ring where the shoulder strap clips onto. Detaching the tripod from the holster bag is a simple matter of quickly pulling open all three One-Wrap straps, and I can now bring a tripod with my camera holster bag for outings where I do not care to bring the much larger camera backpack with me.I always keep some of this One-Wrap in my toolbox, my hiking backpack, my photography backpack, and in the glove storage compartment of my car. The only limit to how to use this is your imagination :)",4 "Does what it's supposed to do It's velcro, it works. There really is not much more to say about it. Definitely worth the price I paid.",4 "handy and cheap what can i say, it works well and the reel allows you to cut to length. very nice, i have found many uses for it.",4 "Real Velcro Don't let the low cost alternative sway you. This is real Velcro and sticks as such. For winding low pull cables I was able to cut the strip in half lengthwise and double amount of application.",4 "Beautiful journal I bought this as a gift for my new daughter as a way to record our special memories. Wanted it to be artistic, well made and durable. It is very beautiful...you almost do not want to write in it (to lessen its beauty). It was a fun purchase.",4 "handmade journal The handmade journal was absolutely beautiful. I gave it as a gift and it was much appreciated. I was very happy to see how nice it was considering I picked it out on-line.",4 "Beautiful Journal I was excited when I order the journal, and when I received it my expectations were blown away. The detail and beauty of this journal is outstanding. Thank you for such a beautiful product!!",4 "Grand-daughter Loved It! Given as a Middle School gift along with the album was a major hit with my 14-year old grand-daughter. These albums are stunning, practical, and made of earth friendly products. As she is a ""tree hugger"", this was especially important. I also included acid free pens, a few scrap booking items and some $$'s for her upcoming trip to Hawaii. I got 5*****'s for this gift and lots of hugs.I have purchased several of these journals and albums for various gifts, and everyone has been thrilled.",4 "Journaling the odyssey of life. I purchased this item for my Daughter for Christmas. My Daughter is extremely creative, appreciates all things artistic, and loved the artisan details of this finely crafted journal.This journal is a piece which I am sure will accompany her through life and be passed to her own children for a glimpse of her life and passions in the early 21st century. It is expertly made using hand made paper, a wood spine, hemp bindings, and a beautiful green leaf overlay for the front and back covers, with a touch of sea life in the form of a dried starfish and sand inset into the front cover.I love the idea of her committing her thoughts to paper in her own hand as, in this age of quickly evaporative digital blogs, diarys, and facebook entries, this will be a long lasting memorial to the events, hopes, dreams and accomplishments of her life. The paper will retain the exclamations of her joys, her affirmations of Glories to God, her travels, the lingering scent of her perfume, perhaps the colorful stain of first pressed flowers given to her in love from her beau, as well as outline the stain of her tears.Great biographies are written from well preserved diaries, and I think that the greatest are from handwritten diaries, where one really senses the person illustrated within the authors' writing upon the pages.",4 "Great notebook with a lot of personality! I gave this as a gift to someone who I knew loved things ""all natural"" and unique and she LOVED it! The notebook is so beautiful and screams originality and personality. Everyone who sees it notices it and wants to know more about it. It exceeded my expectations.",4 "Unique Journals I bought this for a friend for Christmas for scrapbooking but they are so unique and impressive, I think she is using it as a journal instead. Beautiful for any treasured moment.",4 "Makes for a Special Gift I bought this for my sister for Christmas because she's always filling up journals and she likes artsy ones best. So I knew this would be the perfect gift for her. Sure enough, she loved it. I'm not a journal writer myself, but even I appreciated the handmade quality of it. I think this makes for a thoughtful, special gift for journal writers and it may even inspire those that don't normally keep a journal.",4 "absolutely beautiful Picked this out based on all the other reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the expectation. Gave it as a journal, and the recipient appreciated the thought and the beautiful journal itself, other coworkers even came over to admire it too.",4 "Unique and well made I ordered this journal for a friend who will be vacationing in the islands. I was delighted when it arrived on time and well packaged. The quality of the journal is excellent! The binding is strong and the paper of a good quality. The design is appealing and very unique. You won't be disappointed and will be supporting a small business. Don't let those dreams get away! Capture them in one of these lovely books.",4 "Starfish Sand journal Beautiful journal. Absolutely love it. Would buy another as a gift. Good quality, and just beautiful!",4 "Not what I expected, but still seems to be pretty good paper I did a test print and it seems to be pretty decent. I would recommend it if this is the type of paper you are looking for. I may possibly be looking for light gloss, but will still find a use for this.",2 "Good quality presentation paper The quality of the paper is superb, but it arrived with some of its corners bent, which makes those pages unsuitable for portfolio pieces. Don't know whether this happened before or during shipping. This is why I didn't give it full stars. The quality of the paper is top notch. When printing with Epson printer the colors matched my photoshop and illustrator files better than regular printer paper and the image looked crisper.Highly recommend paper for portfolio presentations.",3 "DO NOT ORDER THIS FROM AMAZON! Don't get me wrong, I love Amazon and do most of my shopping here.This paper is amazing and I use hundreds of pieces a month for my art store and I have ordered this paper many times from Amazon.HOWEVER, The last 4 times I've ordered, it has come with severely bent edges. I've complained, sent it back ect ect...and still, It comes ruined.Don't waste your time buying this product from Amazon. It's a bit cheaper on Epson's site anyways.",0 "QUESTION I only gave it 3 stars because it wouldn't let me question this without giving a star. It does not state the weight of the paper. What is the weight of the paper. This is very important to me.",1 "I don't like it I've realized I don't like Matte paper. When you go to the store they ask you glossy or Matte and I feel like Matte is the wrong term they are using. Its really Lustre, You get the best of both worlds with Lustre. You get the color saturation of glossy, the fingerprint resistance of matte, and you don't get the glare like you do with glossy. But this is just plain ol' matte, and I hate it. I'ts plain and just not appealing to me. I compared it to the Canon Matte and the canon is obviously better. With this paper you get this yellowish tarnish white, but with the canon the paper is actually white.*UPDATE*I've used it a bit more, and listened to a few comments, and I'm getting better images. I do like Lustre paper better, but this isn't that bad.",3 "Photo Paper I knew this product was a good one before i ordered it. I had it shipped next day, but that was on a friday. It arrived the following tuesday. I dont know what else to say. Yes, i was satisfied with the service.",4 "The BEST paper for my artwork I LOVE this paper...with ANY printer I have ever used it on, I get consistently bright, clear, rich color. Excellent for my graphics and photoshop printouts. It is the only matte paper I will use. Be sure you get the Ultra Premium paper....Presentation Paper is NOT the same thing.",4 "Excellent Proof Paper This relatively inexpensive paper delivers wide gamut and good blacks for matte media and carries the highest permance rating for Ultrachrome inks. The weight is on the thin side and its surface is delicate, so I use it for flip book portfolios and proofing for pictures destined for more costly fine art matte papter, like Museo Portfolio Rag. It dries pretty fast, but still needs about four hours to dry down for critical color review and paper calibration.",4 "Not just for Epson! I used this paper with a Canon 9900 with excellent results, far superior to Canon's own Matte paper. Color matching was great, detail was great.",3 "Pricey but excellent results provided Every one of these Epson papers I've used has worked beautifully with the profile provided in their high end printers. They have all provided exceptional results and prints to be proud of. The only single glitch I've encountered is that every single batch of the 13x19 has a crumpled corner for the entire batch, and I can only guess that it is from some part of the packaging process. I'm always cautious to load the perfect edge down into the machine so as not to create a misfeed, and the distance of the crumpling is only about 1/4"" so it does not show on matted prints. However, if you plan on flush mounting large prints, it will create a bit of a problem.",4 "Good Matte Paper This paper is good for black and white prints if you put it behind glass. The matte paper prevents any bronzing.",3 "epson matte presentation paper My very favorite heavyweight paper. Rich, bright, saturated ink colors. Blacks really pop. Love it!",4 "Excellent, heavy, reliable matte paper The Epson papers are always the safest bet for use with Epson color printers because of the built-in color/calibration support for all of their papers, and the Epson Ultra Premium papers never fail to disappoint me. Until recently the only matte paper I had used (on a 3880 at school) was some Premium Matte (the ""non Ultra"" version) that my teacher was handing out for free, and I was a bit disappointed with the density of both the black and colored print. I was much happier with the Ultra Premium Matte.At home I'm using an Epson R3000 (which uses the same UltraChrome K3 inks as the 3880s at school) with the Ultra Premium Gloss, Luster, and recently the Matte, and when I compare the same photo printed on both Ultra Premium Gloss and Ultra Premium Matte it's very difficult to tell the difference in color saturation and black density. Really I see no difference in very saturated colors, and the darkest black parts of the image are only very slightly lighter on the matte paper. (My guess is that most people wouldn't notice, but I'm a photography student and so I'm used to looking at minor details.) The only color difference I really notice, at least with this photograph, is that in the dark areas (shade) under some trees where there are some very very dark green colors the gloss shows more color differentiation (and thus more detail) than the matte. This would appear to be an example of the expected difference in color gamut between glossy and matte paper in general, and again you'd probably have to be a color zealot like me to really notice in this photo.Also, not everyone realizes this so I figure I'll mention it: When printing photos on ink jet printers, papers are not just completely interchangeable the way most laser printer papers or papers for B&W; ink jet printing are. ""Office"" papers may be mostly the same, but with photo papers your printer/driver/software need to ""know"" how to print on them properly. Otherwise you may end up with a mess, figuratively or even literally. At best the colors will look wrong, and at worst the printer will lay down so much ink that it'll smear all over and never dry properly. So unless you're somewhat of an expert with ink jet printing, you should use the paper supplied by your printer's manufacturer. Some papers will never work on some printers, regardless of configuration expertise, simply due to ink type.So, in short, this paper is good stuff. While it is possible to get third-party papers that are better than this, or as good but less expensive, the Epson Ultra Premium papers are very good quality and guaranteed to work properly on compatible Epson printers with no hassle. (If you buy 3rd party papers then you're going to need to mess with ICC profiles and possibly paper thickness or ink density adjustments.)So when you want very high quality paper that works properly on Epson printers with no tinkering around or color profiling needed, the Epson Ultra Premium papers are the ones to use. The Ultra Premium Matte is just as high quality the Ultra Premium glossy and luster.",4 "Excellent Heavyweight Paper; Bright White and Prints Beautifully I build custom arcade stick enclosures and provide artwork printing to my customers, and was looking for a high quality paper for the prints that wasn't glossy. Since the prints go under plexiglass, a glossy finish would show the artwork sticking to the plexiglass in some spots (looking sort of like wet spots). After a bit of research I ordered a pack of the Epson Ultra Premium Matte Presentation Paper to test.When it arrived, I did some test prints right away. As soon as I opened the package I knew I was dealing with high quality paper. Inside the outer cardboard packaging, the paper was in a plastic pouch with several instruction sheets. One thing to not is that the paper has two sides; a bright white side that you print on, and an off white, duller side that is the back and the side you obviously don't want to print on. Based on some of the negative reviews here it seems some buyers fail to notice this, and print on the wrong side thus resulting in less than desirable prints. It's the first thing mentioned on the instruction sheet too...All of my print tests confirmed what I already suspected: this Epson paper is very high quality and prints beautifully. Colors were very vibrant and saturated with no smearing, the paper is a very bright white and it's a heavyweight paper so you don't get the ripples that you do when printing images on plain paper. All of my prints are printed with myEpson WorkForce 1100printer with a Cobra Ink Systems continuous ink supply system with pigment inks installed.I couldn't be happier. It's an excellent, high quality heavy weight paper to print on and the images print beautifully.",4 "Very good photo paper I was looking for paper to print color photos on and this paper is very good for that. It is quite heavy and bright and does the job fine, although it is not quite as bright (white) as the HP paper I was using. Also, the price was very good, as I did not want to spend a fortune on photo paper. Some of the photo paper available out there is very expensive. I find that this matte paper is better for photos because the glossy paper shows finger prints badly and sticks to the plastic sleeves in photo albums.",4 "Great Paper for Matte Photos. I love doodling with digital photography and it's starting to get a little expensive getting my photos printed. So, I decided to start printing them from home. I have a really nice HP color printer and even the normal ink produces great detail on color and black and white. SO.....I thought I'd give this paper a try since I love using a matte surface, rather than glossy. So far, all my photos and print projects look great. And I love that this paper is a bit bulkier than photo paper. Looks really nice in frames. The detail is outstanding.",3 "Great Paper for Crafting Purposes A mixed-media artist recommended Epson Ultra Premium Matte paper as a good one for printing images to be incorporated in mixed-media artistic projects, and I am very pleased with it. It holds colors nicely and is substantial enough to stand up to paint, gel medium etc without being so heavy that it is difficult to adhere. Price is reasonable.",4 "This stuff is great! If your project is going to be inside a plastic sleeve don' bother with Luster or Gloss. Under plastic this had the same sheen. It also feeds better than the gloss does on both my Epson 1400 and Epson WF 1100. On top of that you can print on both sides.I am using this sheet exclusively now for menus (inside cafe covers). It is even inexpensive enough to use for final proofs.",4 "I guess it's great. This is the first ever premium paper like this that I have purchased. So naturally I don't really have anything else from experience to compare it to. What I can say though is that I loved the results I got from it. Printing in black and white, it retained all of the gray mid-tones wonderfully and the end result looked amazing. Of course I also used a $2000 printer to print with so I guess that could have had an effect.",4 "Terrific paper for my Workforce 1100 Gorgeous color with this paper! I'm printing digital paintings and I have one piece that is difficult to print well due to a deep, dark red color in it that comes out a hideous brown on some papers. On this paper it's perfect. I highly recommend it.",4 "I'm blown away at my gorgeous prints!! WOW!!! This photo paper is absolutely amazing in quality!!! I have always used the cheapest store brand or Kodak photo paper but had a special project that I wanted to use better quality paper for and I am blown away at how much more vibrant and colorful my prints are using this Epson photo paper! I am just truly amazed. I just wish it came a tad heavier so I could use it for printing invitations and cards...",4 "Matte paper Works fine no issues, all my picture come out beautifully you just have to know how the Epson printer prints on Matt. Photos on the screen dont look the same when printed...",4 "works fine works fine. Please don't make us write all these words. It keeps you from getting reviews. I cannot spend this much time.",4 "Prints aren't as Good as Expected I used this matte paper on both an Epson Workforce 630 printer and an HP Photosmart printer. I have to admit to being somewhat disappointed in the results, especially since this was an Epson paper used on an Epson recommended printer. The result just didn't impress me. They seemed sort of lifeless, and lacked that feature I refer to as 'punch'. The result was the same on the Photosmart printer. I will probably look for a different brand matte paper in the future, or the HP soft gloss photo paper I recommended in a different review.",2 "NOT DOUBLE-SIDED I haven't read the product description on this, but I wanted to call it to everyone's attention, just in case, that this paper is not considered double sided. One side is whiter and slicker than the other. The printing on the ""back"" is not as saturated and sharp, so be warned.",2 "Great price for a great product Although I felt bad buying from an enemy of free speech I must say they had the best price by far. And the paper quality is stunning, colors and quality are exactly the same as on glossy paper.",4 "Consistent beautiful prints The best matte paper I've found for an Epson Stylus Photo 1400. The quality of prints it produces for a printer at this level are excellent.",4 "Best matte photo paper around I couldn't find this paper at any of my local office supply stores and was so happy to find it on Amazon. The color saturation is amazing and I only wish they sold it in a dual-sided version. Prints stationery and note cards beautifully - especially when a photo is used in the design.",4 "Good printer paper I used this paper with an Epson C80 printer. I really liked the results. It shows detail and subtle color variations well.",3 "Epson paper is excellent! This paper allows me to turn out bright colorful examples of my artwork and is a heavier weight than the Epson premium matte that I usually use! I was very happy with it!",4 "A standard, I both care about images and understand how they work A standard, I both care about images and understand how they work. This paper is faithful and reliable.",4 "Decent paper, but not great I was really hoping for some fantastic matte textured heavy stock paper, but what I got was little more than light cardstock. My suggestion, if you want a good textured/matte paper, go buy some resume paper, otherwise go for the Luster if you really want the WOW factor!",2 "Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte By far the best paper to print clear and beautiful graphics. I have found that photos also come out very well.",4 "Fantastic paper!! For printing art, this paper is really magnificent. I've been using the Premium Presentation Matte for a while, not aware of the Ultra - I'll buy more. The ink colors are as rich as you could hope for, and it comes out of the printer almost dry.",4 "Perfect matte paper. I bought these for my boyfriend because he took a photography class last semester and he needed matte paper for a project he had to do, and his professor required matte paper. They were exactly what he was looking for, and I'd recommend this paper to anyone who needs it for something similar.",4 "Super Paper Thie paper is awesome. Photographs printed beautiful. I will buy this paper again. The colors are vivid. Very nice paper.",4 "Good but not great I needed this for a project and thought it looked perfect. I got it in a timely manner and the cover was great. Really pretty and just as cool as the picture looked. I liked the smell and texture of the pages. The only thing for me was that the texture makes it very hard to write on the pages and anything but a ballpoint pen bleeds badly. If you want it to mostly paste things into then definitely get it, but not the best for a diary.",2 "GREAT BOOK!!! This is a great book, hand made worked perfect!! Great company to work with alsoCAN'T GO WORNG!!! Came Fast Also",4 "Lovely The journal arrived in excellent condition. The textures of the cover and pages are hard to describe, but they add a wonderful feel to a surprisingly light book. I was unable to write on the pages using a ballpoint pen, but a regular gel roller ball pen works great. The leaves on the cover are just beautiful and remind me of a tropical jungle.",4 "Beautiful Journal Ordered this as part of a Christmas present for my daughter. It arrived in plenty of time, and is beautiful. Very well made -- great product!",4 "A+++ Seller! This was a wonderful purchase experience from A-Z! I recieved the journal very quickly and it was well packaged. It is a well made and beautiful book and I appreciate the great service!",4 "Perfect Journal I was searching for something like this for my boyfriend to hold his old concert tickets. It was perfect!",4 "Lovely! This is a lovely journal made with all natural materials. If you are into the rustic or try to be environmentally conscious this will be right up your alley.The mix of textures makes it very appealing and the leaves are a nice, healthy green with a bit of a shine. It's a nice visual and tactile experience.Received quickly and was even thanked by e-mail by the seller. Good product and good service.",4 "Great I'm not a beginning artist. I've been earning commission on some of my work for a while, but I've always had a problem with drawing larger scale things. This is perfect for me. I can draw a nice sized picture and use this to enlarge it and trace onto a larger medium.It's sometimes hard to find a wall space big enough for what I need, but that's more my fault than the items.",4 "Great item For being a very inexpensive projector, it works remarkably well. I must admit that at first, I didn't read the instructions and of course I couldn't get it to project properly. So, I backtracked and did what I should have done to begin with, and figured out how to make it work perfectly. While it isn't the quality of a $500 projector, it does amazingly well for the price. I would definitely buy it again, now that I have figured out how it works. Oh, and it doesn't come with the lightbulb needed to use it, so if you plan to use it right away, have a 75 watt household light bulb available to use. Would definitely recommend. Quick shipping.",4 "Handy Product I find this useful in my art, as sometimes I want a particular item's outline before I begin a drawing or painting. Saves me a lot of time.",3 "THIS IS CRAP This is a plastic toy that barely works and should not be sold for this price. The whole idea of an opaque projector is to enlarge an image! I couldn't even get something letter size to enlarge to a posterboard. Don't waste your money!!!",0 "Good luck getting this item This company sent me a cheaper item with horrible reviews, am in the process of trying to get it returned. I am in a time crunch and will be updating this review to let everyone know if it is resolved right or not.",0 "Good paper! This size was inexplicably hard to find in stores in my area. I went ahead and ordered it online and got it a few days later...case closed. Thank you Amazon!",4 "Does what I need it to do Not much you can say about construction paper. This is a good thickness and works great for the things my 7 year old needs construction paper for. As another reviewer said, it's not a dark black, but a dark greyish black. But was happy to find the longer size since even the crafts stores out here didn't have any in this size.Shipped quickly.",4 "GOod price The color is a really a washed-out black/ dark gray. You get what you paid for. Spend more if you need black paper.",2 "Saved me money and time I looked everywhere for the larger size Construction Paper (12"" x 18"" size) I just happen to see the paper here on Amazon. I ordered right away. No running around, No extra money for gas, the best part, it came right to my door.Thank You Amazon",4 "great price for the price and the amount of paper you get it is truly worth it. paper is quite sturdy and does what it needs to do for arts and crafts time.",4 "Nice selection This construction paper works really well for all our art projects around home. The extra long pieces allow more room for drawing/painting. No complaints here. Price was reasonable as well.",4 "It's construction paper Um, it's construction paper, how much can I say. Boy this stuff is great! It's them best pink construction paper I've ever seen in my life!",4 "Can't beat the price I bought several packs of these for crafts and it was worth the price. The paper is so big you can cut them if you need too and still have a lot of paper to still work with!",4 "play time hours of fun for her to color, decorate or just scribble on, helps the imagination at this young age (2)",4 "bad packing The product is okay, but the package is poor. I received a bag of papers in a very big box, and the bag of papers are open... It looks like someone already used it..... A bit disappoint receiving a product looks like it has been returned and resale.",1 "Exactly as expected Good quality and weight. Purchased these for our homeschooled art class using pastels and they work fantastic and at a much cheaper price that pastel paper. Also, using the black really makes the colors pop.",3 "Didn't realize it was so huge I don't know how I missed the size, but was bigger than I was looking for, however, I still gave it to my sons teacher as a donation instead of returning it. Hoping they can still make use of it",3 "Nice colors Bought this for my daughter who teaches preschool. We both loved the colors and the weight of the paper was good for what she would use it for. Great for inexpensive projects at the preschool or daycare.",4 "Big sheets, nice value Huge sheets of colored paper! I'm so happy! Lots of nice colors. You get your bang for your buck. Huge is not poster sized, but more like bigger than 8.5 by 11 inches (maybe double the size?)",4 "Lots of great, oversize construction paper My 7 year old great granddaughter spent the weekend with me recently. She loves being creative. She created several posters with the extra long construction paper. she cut out and glued shapes and forms and glued them to the posters. She and I were both very proud of her art work. Thanks",4 "Good quality I bought this paper for a classroom project. The paper color was almost exactly the color that is shown here. I appreciate that the image was an excellent representation of the actual product.",4 "Great for art projects I ordered this paper as a filler item to get up to $25 for free shipping. All the kids who visit my house love it and it was definately worth the money",4 "Thin and gray As the title says this is a low grade construction paper. I found it to be a bit flimsy and a dark gray, rather than black. The price is right for throw away student projects.",2 "Heavy duty Good heavy duty construction paper. This was used for orphans in Costa Rica to make paper chains and cards. It held up very well.",4 "Construction paper bright green Very nice color, good quality cnstruction paper. I am giving it three stars, because I was misled by the posting and the image that I was buying 12x18 size paper.",2 "Good quality Sturdy, color is good, stands up well to folding etc.Arrived on time. Held up great to cutting and folding.",4 "Black paper Gave to my niece to use with metallic crayons that are for black paper. Works very well and she is happy.",4 "Great for a black background in photos Purchased this to use as a black background for my photographs. While it isn't as black as the photograph shows, it is better than cheaper stocks purchased in stores. Still has some graininess, and certainly isn't as smooth as the photograph would indicate. But all in all, it is better than something you'll find at WalMart.",3 "Paper Faded the black looked faded on one side and it was very light weighted however it arrived in good time and packaged well",2 "beautiful easel We did not use the easel often yet, but we were able to assemble it within a few minutes and it seems to be a very stable product which can hold canvas which is not too big. While not in use it can be set aside not taking too much spaceWhat we did not realize by reading the description is that the easel was mainly made for people sitting on a high chair in front of it. If the center guide rail would have been made slightly longer, then that would have also allowed the canvas to be set high enough to stand while painting",3 "sturdy and nice this easel was very simple to assemble; as long as you read the instructions you'll be ok. the color and shape makes it look very elegant; so far it seems to hold a decent amount of weight.",4 "Customer Service is key! I would definitely buy from these sellers again. I had some issues with the easel breaking. I though maybe it was a dud. However, the seller sent me a replacement easel within two weeks! Now that's what I call customer service!",4 "80 dollars?????? :-0 Gosh, I just found out that this easel costs $80! It was a present for Christmas along with other painting stuff. I would never pay such a price!!! In fact, I prefer to paint on the floor and the easel has broken when I bumped it by accident, but I fixed it with glue. Anyway, I think this easel is way too expensive for what it is. I think you can find cheaper at Hobby Lobby or Michael's.",2 "Excellent Paper This is great paper. I made 11X14 pictures and they look awesome. I know you have to have a good printer and a good image to start with but the paper makes as much of a difference as the rest of it. I'll be buying more.",4 "Awsome Great Paper I use it now all the time. I am a part time photographer, and love this paper. Will use it exclusively..Rod",4 "great item The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again",4 "Not the Iowa State fight song This product is not the Iowa State University fight song, it is the fight song of University of Iowa. There is a difference between the two universities, just ask any football fan or alum. My husband was kind enough to tell me this was not correct before I placed them in the stuffed animals I made as Christmas presents for a few Cyclone fans.",0 "Deceptive description Measurements for packing are deceptive. Entire package is CLOSE to the listed measurements but includes a large portion of the packing that has NO PRODUCT. I ordered 5 bags and could not believe the SMALL amount of wool roving I received. I would not order this product again.",0 "Puny package I was speechless when I opened the Amazon box to find this tiny package of wool. I guess I don't know what 20g of wool looks like. Before you buy, see the photo I posted so you'll know what you're getting.",0 "Great stuff! I am currently building a felted doll using this black wool roving among other materials, and I must say I love how it feels and how it looks. The texture is very nice, which makes it a joy to work with during a long project like mine. The roving is a nice black Black if you now what I mean...rich, deep color that really makes nice enhancements or embellishments.This would be a great black for anyone who wishes to do felted animals---eyes, noses, paw designs, etc.",4 "Beautiful wool This wool has such a pleasant soft texture, it's my favorite for needle felting. It is easily felted into whatever texture/finish needed. I will buy again.",4 "got what I expected Being a textile major, I've used roving before, and know that it's a bit pricier for colored roving. Really this was just adding on for me to get free shipping, but I plan on making a needle felted moose for my kitten. Clover is a decent brand, but in any other case I would have ordered from Weirdolls and Crafts",3 "Good quality but expensive for what you get. I purchased this item when looking for a source for good quality colored wool. I love the wool but was disappointed when I found the exact same thing at Michaels for about $4.50 (regular price). If you don't have a source near you, this would be a good option but if you have a craft store that actually carries wool felting supplies, I'd check there first.",1 "Soft, beautiful color This review is in comparison to other small pre-packaged wool roving, which are typically more expensive than bulk.I was a bit skeptical buying this since there were many negative reviews. However, it was cheap so I took a chance an am very glad I did. I'd bought other wool roving for needle felting and this was by far the softest I've bought. The price is about the same as other wool roving of this type - though it comes in a small package, the strands are combed out, folded, and compressed to fit into the packaging. The strands, however, are much shorter than I've worked with when I pulled some out, which took a bit more work to get used to.I bought the blue and it's a beautiful color.",3 "Just what I needed. I use wool roving as doll hair. This was perfect for my project - a 30"" tall doll that needed long brown hair. It was an excellent length and texture. Very clean and evenly dyed. I usually refer to local farmers and artisans for wool roving, but had difficulty finding this color and consistency.",4 "Lovely blue roving. Lovely color, nice quality. I look forward to crafting with the product. The color is quite nice and quality seems good.",4 "Clover Roving This roving was much better than I expected. The product does not say what type of wool it is, so I cannot comment on that. However, it was very clean, easy to draft and spun up beautifully on my Golding drop spindle. I spun it at about DK weight and was very happy with the result. Although the package states that the color is off-white it is actually very white, so would take dye nicely too.",4 "Spun well! This roving spun well on a drop spindle. This was my first attempt at spinning and it worked well. I was even able to make use of the yarn I made!",3 "disPOINTMENT THIS LOOKS in the pi to be a nice bat of roving its not its like a small 2 oz ball if that,,,,,a little disapointed but it spun nice just to much money to make anything big with",0 "High Quality-As Labled it is ""Off White"" When the package arrives it will appear a lot smaller that it is. It seemed to be vacuum packed. I was a little concerned it would have knotted but it has been fine for the needle felting I do.",4 "Make a great beard! This works very well for an incredibly realistic fake beard such as for a Santa Claus costume. We hot-glued it on to a cardboard Lego person head to make a "Lego Santa". You have to figure out how to pull it apart though, because it's really quite strong.",4 "One? I ordered one ounce from other vendors, and this one is half of the size I got from others. Is it really one ounce?",2 "Beautiful wool I have purchased Clover roving before, and it is always lovely - soft, well combed and easy to work with.",4 "overpriced very overpriced i think. the wool itself is fine.it arrived on time but was in a huge box filled with plastic bags.",1 "Natural Wool It was what I expected. Wish it was larger! Came on time and in good shape. I would order again.",3 "Great amount The material is good and there is a whole bunch of it. I don't know if I'll ever have a project big enough to finish this!",4 "Deceptive description Measurements for packing are deceptive. Entire package is CLOSE to the listed measurements but includes a large portion of the packing that has NO PRODUCT. I ordered 5 bags and could not believe the SMALL amount of wool roving I received. I would not order this product again.",0 "Puny package I was speechless when I opened the Amazon box to find this tiny package of wool. I guess I don't know what 20g of wool looks like. Before you buy, see the photo I posted so you'll know what you're getting.",0 "Great stuff! I am currently building a felted doll using this black wool roving among other materials, and I must say I love how it feels and how it looks. The texture is very nice, which makes it a joy to work with during a long project like mine. The roving is a nice black Black if you now what I mean...rich, deep color that really makes nice enhancements or embellishments.This would be a great black for anyone who wishes to do felted animals---eyes, noses, paw designs, etc.",4 "Beautiful wool This wool has such a pleasant soft texture, it's my favorite for needle felting. It is easily felted into whatever texture/finish needed. I will buy again.",4 "got what I expected Being a textile major, I've used roving before, and know that it's a bit pricier for colored roving. Really this was just adding on for me to get free shipping, but I plan on making a needle felted moose for my kitten. Clover is a decent brand, but in any other case I would have ordered from Weirdolls and Crafts",3 "Good quality but expensive for what you get. I purchased this item when looking for a source for good quality colored wool. I love the wool but was disappointed when I found the exact same thing at Michaels for about $4.50 (regular price). If you don't have a source near you, this would be a good option but if you have a craft store that actually carries wool felting supplies, I'd check there first.",1 "Soft, beautiful color This review is in comparison to other small pre-packaged wool roving, which are typically more expensive than bulk.I was a bit skeptical buying this since there were many negative reviews. However, it was cheap so I took a chance an am very glad I did. I'd bought other wool roving for needle felting and this was by far the softest I've bought. The price is about the same as other wool roving of this type - though it comes in a small package, the strands are combed out, folded, and compressed to fit into the packaging. The strands, however, are much shorter than I've worked with when I pulled some out, which took a bit more work to get used to.I bought the blue and it's a beautiful color.",3 "Just what I needed. I use wool roving as doll hair. This was perfect for my project - a 30"" tall doll that needed long brown hair. It was an excellent length and texture. Very clean and evenly dyed. I usually refer to local farmers and artisans for wool roving, but had difficulty finding this color and consistency.",4 "Lovely blue roving. Lovely color, nice quality. I look forward to crafting with the product. The color is quite nice and quality seems good.",4 "Clover Roving This roving was much better than I expected. The product does not say what type of wool it is, so I cannot comment on that. However, it was very clean, easy to draft and spun up beautifully on my Golding drop spindle. I spun it at about DK weight and was very happy with the result. Although the package states that the color is off-white it is actually very white, so would take dye nicely too.",4 "Spun well! This roving spun well on a drop spindle. This was my first attempt at spinning and it worked well. I was even able to make use of the yarn I made!",3 "disPOINTMENT THIS LOOKS in the pi to be a nice bat of roving its not its like a small 2 oz ball if that,,,,,a little disapointed but it spun nice just to much money to make anything big with",0 "High Quality-As Labled it is ""Off White"" When the package arrives it will appear a lot smaller that it is. It seemed to be vacuum packed. I was a little concerned it would have knotted but it has been fine for the needle felting I do.",4 "Make a great beard! This works very well for an incredibly realistic fake beard such as for a Santa Claus costume. We hot-glued it on to a cardboard Lego person head to make a "Lego Santa". You have to figure out how to pull it apart though, because it's really quite strong.",4 "One? I ordered one ounce from other vendors, and this one is half of the size I got from others. Is it really one ounce?",2 "Beautiful wool I have purchased Clover roving before, and it is always lovely - soft, well combed and easy to work with.",4 "overpriced very overpriced i think. the wool itself is fine.it arrived on time but was in a huge box filled with plastic bags.",1 "Natural Wool It was what I expected. Wish it was larger! Came on time and in good shape. I would order again.",3 "Great amount The material is good and there is a whole bunch of it. I don't know if I'll ever have a project big enough to finish this!",4 "Spun well! This roving spun well on a drop spindle. This was my first attempt at spinning and it worked well. I was even able to make use of the yarn I made!",3 "disPOINTMENT THIS LOOKS in the pi to be a nice bat of roving its not its like a small 2 oz ball if that,,,,,a little disapointed but it spun nice just to much money to make anything big with",0 "High Quality-As Labled it is ""Off White"" When the package arrives it will appear a lot smaller that it is. It seemed to be vacuum packed. I was a little concerned it would have knotted but it has been fine for the needle felting I do.",4 "Make a great beard! This works very well for an incredibly realistic fake beard such as for a Santa Claus costume. We hot-glued it on to a cardboard Lego person head to make a "Lego Santa". You have to figure out how to pull it apart though, because it's really quite strong.",4 "One? I ordered one ounce from other vendors, and this one is half of the size I got from others. Is it really one ounce?",2 "Beautiful wool I have purchased Clover roving before, and it is always lovely - soft, well combed and easy to work with.",4 "overpriced very overpriced i think. the wool itself is fine.it arrived on time but was in a huge box filled with plastic bags.",1 "Natural Wool It was what I expected. Wish it was larger! Came on time and in good shape. I would order again.",3 "Great amount The material is good and there is a whole bunch of it. I don't know if I'll ever have a project big enough to finish this!",4 "Deceptive description Measurements for packing are deceptive. Entire package is CLOSE to the listed measurements but includes a large portion of the packing that has NO PRODUCT. I ordered 5 bags and could not believe the SMALL amount of wool roving I received. I would not order this product again.",0 "Puny package I was speechless when I opened the Amazon box to find this tiny package of wool. I guess I don't know what 20g of wool looks like. Before you buy, see the photo I posted so you'll know what you're getting.",0 "Great stuff! I am currently building a felted doll using this black wool roving among other materials, and I must say I love how it feels and how it looks. The texture is very nice, which makes it a joy to work with during a long project like mine. The roving is a nice black Black if you now what I mean...rich, deep color that really makes nice enhancements or embellishments.This would be a great black for anyone who wishes to do felted animals---eyes, noses, paw designs, etc.",4 "Beautiful wool This wool has such a pleasant soft texture, it's my favorite for needle felting. It is easily felted into whatever texture/finish needed. I will buy again.",4 "got what I expected Being a textile major, I've used roving before, and know that it's a bit pricier for colored roving. Really this was just adding on for me to get free shipping, but I plan on making a needle felted moose for my kitten. Clover is a decent brand, but in any other case I would have ordered from Weirdolls and Crafts",3 "Good quality but expensive for what you get. I purchased this item when looking for a source for good quality colored wool. I love the wool but was disappointed when I found the exact same thing at Michaels for about $4.50 (regular price). If you don't have a source near you, this would be a good option but if you have a craft store that actually carries wool felting supplies, I'd check there first.",1 "Soft, beautiful color This review is in comparison to other small pre-packaged wool roving, which are typically more expensive than bulk.I was a bit skeptical buying this since there were many negative reviews. However, it was cheap so I took a chance an am very glad I did. I'd bought other wool roving for needle felting and this was by far the softest I've bought. The price is about the same as other wool roving of this type - though it comes in a small package, the strands are combed out, folded, and compressed to fit into the packaging. The strands, however, are much shorter than I've worked with when I pulled some out, which took a bit more work to get used to.I bought the blue and it's a beautiful color.",3 "Just what I needed. I use wool roving as doll hair. This was perfect for my project - a 30"" tall doll that needed long brown hair. It was an excellent length and texture. Very clean and evenly dyed. I usually refer to local farmers and artisans for wool roving, but had difficulty finding this color and consistency.",4 "Lovely blue roving. Lovely color, nice quality. I look forward to crafting with the product. The color is quite nice and quality seems good.",4 "Clover Roving This roving was much better than I expected. The product does not say what type of wool it is, so I cannot comment on that. However, it was very clean, easy to draft and spun up beautifully on my Golding drop spindle. I spun it at about DK weight and was very happy with the result. Although the package states that the color is off-white it is actually very white, so would take dye nicely too.",4 "Pink/Purple Rocker This rocker is better than I expected it to be.It's very sturdy, was very easy to put together, and I think will last for years!It's for my little great niece's first Christmas.",4 "Caution on Da-Lite models I love these Da-Lite folding easels. You can fold them down to sit on a table or open up fully. All models have little fold-out holders at different heights to accommodate whiteboard or other display data. If you get the crossbar model, you can hang flip charts, or charts that might not stand well on the stands. They're light weight and store nicely went not being used. One caution, though, about the way people advertise these. They always show you the three-easel picture from Da-Lite's web site, but you can't see the tiny numbers in the picture. ONLY the D305 comes with the top crossbar in the picture. If they're advertising a stock number beginning with ""H"", it doesn't have the crossbar.",4 "Scratchboard product As far as the professional response from the company goes, it would rate five stars. The product was very well packaged, and delivery was quite rapid. The cost was small enough that no one is going to get very bruised. However, I thought the product was really really poor. So bad, in fact, I placed 11 of the 12 sheets in the garbage, completely untouched. They are so thin that they are effectively unworkable as a ""scratch"" media. I ended up making my own scratchboard by applying two coats of dry wall mud over plywood, sanding the surface smooth, and painting black ink over the surface. This worked magnificantly... But it is alot of work.",1 "Scratch Art Boards These boards are fantastic. The ink is applied evenly and when the proper tools are used - the results are beautiful. These boards are great for older children and adults. I am thinking a professional might like these as well.",4 "okay I thought the sheets would have been thicker. but overall i am okay with the purchase. Should have been a bit cheaper for just some paper",2 "finally found scratch paper! I have been searching for scratch board or paper since I was in high school and I have my ten year reunion coming up in a couple of months! Now I finally have some and it is great! I did an awesome portrait with it and it was so much fun! I highly recommend getting some and going at it!Scratch Art Black Coated Scratchboards 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. pack of 10 10 point",4 "What you see is what you get This product was pretty much exactly what I thought it would be! A variety of stencils on thin plastic. The shapes are fairly small, which I already expected, based on the image and description. They are fun and allow a child to use his or her imagination while drawing.",3 "Stencils I purchased these stencils for my grandkids! They love to trace the different shapes available in the box! Love the idea of the box included. My granddaughter will go to kindergarten in the fall(2012) and she can really do a fine job of tracing! Great purchase!",4 "Good Product Gave these to my six year old grand daughter. She loves drawing pictures with them.They are sturdy. Everything I expected.",4 "Nice kit There are a lot of stencils in this kit (they seem thick enough to last a long time), from letter's, number's, animal's, flower's, and so on. The box that holds the stencils I'm not to sure about the flaps that hold the lid to the box is very thin. In time it may come apart will have to wait and see. I would definitely buy again though.",3 "Total rip-off! It's tiny and it's made very poorly. The case it comes in is also very flimsy. The box top says it's by ""Highlights for Children"", so I bet I could have gotten them for free with a subscription or something... Most definitely not worth 20 bucks! Don't waste your money!",0 "Stencils Babysit grand kids a lot and needed something new for them to do. I have various ages and they all seemed to enjoy these.",3 "Kids like it The kids spend hours drawing and designing pictures. Come with a little case to store the stencils in. Works well.",4 "wonderful product durable. easy for little kid hands to use. large selection of of stencils. comes in a cute box with a plastic handle for easy carrying.",4 "Not the best Box is not well made. Would have returned it but my grandson really wated stencils and I couldn't find them any where else.",2 "GREAT stencils for kids (and grown ups!) The product I received (the one pictured in the photo) is a GREAT product. The stencils are thick plastic (as opposed to the vellum/acetate ones that are made for home decor/craft projects and sold in craft stores) and the size of very large index cards.Each stencil sheet contains numerous images- everything from sealife to animals to decorative objects to flowers to fairy tale objects to transportation to letters to numbers. While the individual images are small (1-3 inches- definitely will not fill up a whole sheet of paper), they are detailed and very easy to trace around and transfer to paper. My five year old was THRILLED with this box and much prefers it to any of the $2-5 each stencil sheets I have purchased for her.I highly recommend this for anyone with young children. If you need super thick stencils, try the Melissa and Doug ones made from wood. My daughter has those, too- but they are SO thick that she has a hard time getting her pencil in all the nooks crannies to accurately trace the object. I honestly think these are the best stencils out there for kids and I have looked all over town for something similar to add to my daughter's collection and can't find anything like it.Highly, highly recommended!",4 "Good buy ! I was skeptical about this product after I read the 1st customer's review. I searched the net for similar products, but found none. I checked out toysrus, target, walmart, they simply did not have stencils with fun shapes. They only had alphabet ones. I'm glad that i finally decided to buy this one. My 5 yr old draws, decorates and colors for hours. There are several shapes that she always makes me draw, now she doesn't need my help with. This is a good buy, go for it !",3 "Stencil Kit Review I bought this stencil set for two girls ages five and three and had the opportunity to play with them once they received the gift. They were fascinated with them but needed some encouragement and direction how to use them. It comes in a nice plastic case with a handle and is easily stored and portable to take with on trips. It is also organized with primary colors and also with seasons/holidays of the year.",3 "High Recommendation from a Former Teacher There seem to be a lot of mixed reviews on this product, though overall customers seem very satisfied, but here's the real lowdown from a former teacher who bought this set for a grandchildren's craft box I was doing up for Christmas. Yes, this product was a teacher freebie for sending home Highlights subscription forms. But unless you can figure a way to get it free, go ahead and spend the money, because it has been the best set of stencils I ever added to my classroom. After 15 years of regular use, the box/handle and all the stencils were still going strong. And believe me, the set had been knocked around a lot over the years. Children never tire of creating pictures with the huge variety of stencil shapes in this box. I was thrilled to find it on Amazon after scouring the stores and searching online for stencils to include in the craft box I was putting together. And no craft box could be complete without stencils to trace in their artwork creations. It's small size makes it easy to store, and the handle means they can carry it along on trips or around the house. Perfect for any age elementary child. My personal box was used with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, and all these ages would rush to get these whenever they had free time or inside recess. Don't listen to people nit picking about how close the designs are to each other on each stencil card, or the quality of the box. You will not be disappointed. Take it from someone who had and used a set like this for years. It will last far longer than it is used if you are getting it for your own children. Teachers... grab it at this price, or get it free through Highlights. Either way, you'll be glad to have it.",4 "A Variety Of Shapes For Kids To Love! The set comes with 24 translucent stencils, about the size of a 4x6 index card. They are made of thick plastic that will stand up with a lot of use. There are a few stencils that you look at and wonder for a few seconds just what exactly it is, like the cornucopia, but fortunately these are rare. Most of the stencils are great and easily recognizable. The designs are even labeled with a description in case you have any problems figuring them out right away.The stencils are categorized so that all the planes will fit on one card, flowers on another, etc. Here are the categories included in this set:- Uppercase alphabet (split on 3 cards)- Birds- Cars- Cats- Clowns- Dinosaurs- Dogs- Fall- Family- Farm Animals- Flowers- Houses- Numbers (1-10 with plus, minus, multiply and division symbols)- Spring- Summer- Trains- Trucks- Underwater (Animals)- Whales- Winter (split on 2 cards)I'm very happy with the variety and quality of the stencils in this set.Note: The box and stencil colors I received are different from those pictured. It's a yellow box with translucent green, pink, and blue colored stencils.",4 "Good Selection of Stencils Purchased for a 5 year old girl who loves stencils & drawing. Box is handy for storage & has held up, stencils store alphabetically & numerically for easy retrieval. Would rate at 4.5 stars if allowed because of moderate awkwardness of holding these steady by youngsters while tracing outline. This is a result of small margins around multiple figures on smallish sheets, therefore I couldn't give 5 stars. This is balanced by the most varied selection of figures & themes I've found & painless instruction in letters & numbers for developing minds. Note this product is associated with Highlights magazine. I would recommend it for ages 3 to maybe 7 withouthesitation.",3 "GREAT PRODUCT! After buying some Halloween stencils for my 5 year old and watching how much she enjoyed creating with them, I decided to buy a stencil set for her Christmas present. I found this one and decided to buy it (not many stencil sets out there). I've been extremely pleased at the quality of this product and the variety of stencils included in the set. Has numbers, various holiday items, animals, etc. I'm very happy with this product and i know my daughter is going to LOVE it. Also, these plastic stencils are a lot sturdier than what I had purchased for Halloween. I'm very pleased about that!",4 "Great kit I had a terrible time finding stencils for my daughter (4 at the time) and was so happy when I came across this one. A year later, it is still one of the most used art supplies in our house. Contains everything imaginable (animals, numbers, letter, holidays, etc). The carrying case is great - easy to take when traveling.",4 "Perfect for Little Hands! This product encourages little hands (pre-schoolers) to use their fine-motor skills and practice holding a writing instrument all the while creating designs using these cool stencils! It provided some motivation for our little one's hand-writing!",4 "You don't get the product pictured! I did not receive the product pictured or listed. It says ""stencil Mill 24 pack stencils."" What I received was a pack of stencils from Highlights magazine. It was missing 8 of the stencils and was not what I ordered. I called Amazon and they resent the item which I received today. This one had all the pieces, but was still the wrong one. I'm sending both back for refund. Don't order this because you will not received what is listed or pictured.",0 "fun Lots of variety in this stencil box. Great for kids who like art, who like to make signs for things or just mess around with shapes. Best for ages 6-10.",4 "Stencil Mill stencils Have two pre school grandchildren who love to draw and paint,this will be great for them to use the stencils to make designs,they are plastic and washable so they will last awhile.",4 "Seemed a little pricey when I saw the product I bought this stencil set for my grandchildren and the stencils themselves are fine. I believe the picture somewhat misrepresents the set as it is smaller than what the box appears. I was concerned if the children would have trouble using smaller stencils but since they are well made and thick they do stay in place. I do not think the set is worth $20.00 but I saw no reason to return them. They will last well and hopefully be used for a long time.",2 "great images but hard to maneuver for small hands This stencil set has great variety and my kids love it, but the designs are small and often hard for my 3-yr-old to maneuver his crayon or pencil in and around the edges to get a good looking drawing. Requires a bit of adult help if you want to have it actually look good, but overall my kids really like it! I'm happy with the purchase.",3 "Stencils work well for a variety of projects. Bought the stencils as a birthday gift for someone. She is really enjoying the stencils. She felt they are of very good quality. She is currently using them for her scrapbooking and knows her daughter will love them for drawing projects as she gets older. The thickness of the plastic will keep them in good shape for many years. The only negative for me was that they were alittle expensive for stencils.",3 "Not what I expected for the price My daughter used stencils at my in-laws awhile back and loved them. They were older ones so nice, sturdy plastic. I ordered this set as a Christmas gift for her so she hasn't actually used them yet but they are a lot flimsier than I expected. They will probably work fine but for $18+, I expected a bit higher quality. The case they come in, while nice that it will keep them contained in one spot, was fairly low quality as well. The one I got was yellow and it tips over constantly if you have the lid open so I know my daughter will have trouble with that. I will say that the variety of stencils is very good so I will be keeping them to see how they'll work for her.",2 "Happy little soul! This is an excellent product. If you want something that will last and keep little ones busy, this is it. My grand-daughter absolutely loves it.",4 "perfect for my classes i do some crafts with my high school Spanish classes, and needed stencils, which are hard to find. These are exactly what i needed and are well-made, durable and cute!",4 "These are great! Bought these for our 6 year old who loves to draw. She has spent hours playing with these! They include different themes like Halloween, winter, sea creatures, the alphabet, etc. The box keeps them nice and organized and has a carrying handle included.",4 "Ok Product I was a bit disappointed in this product. It is smaller than it looks, and the plastic case I received is yellow, not blue. The case is flimsy and doesn't close well. The stencils themselves are pretty good, just don't depend on the case.",2 "Very Small, 1/4 the size I expected. Not worth the price. Had I seen the product in person, I would not have paid more than about $5 for it. The stencils are only 3.5"" tall and 5.5"" wide. Images are so small for coloring. This is why I rarely shop on-line - you never know what quality you'll get. I will keep anyway to see how my niece likes them.The holding case is yellow and not blue. One good thing is the outer case says Made in the USA! I wish all items on Amazon would have an indicator of where it is made so we would know prior to buying.Here is the link to what you really get: http://www.highlights.com/product/stencil-set",1 "Too Pricey I found the product to be overpriced. This is a good idea, but not worth the money. The box was a different color than pictured, yellow. The stencils are thin and flimsy. Quite a few more stencils should be included for the price or the price should be significantly lower.",1 "Good buy This is a good buy because it comes with a lot of stencils. I am disappointed there aren't any basic shapes (circles, square, star).",3 "love these my son loves using stencils and these are the best ones I have found. Very durable and large selection. These are definitely worth the price.",4 "great product for kids of any age we got these for my 6 year old son and my 4.5 year old daughter for Christmas and they love them. They are easy to use the storage container is perfect to keep them from getting bent or lost. I would buy them again!",4 "4 yr. old loved it We gave the stencils to our 4 yr. old grandson for Christmas. He asked his uncle for paper and started. He loved being able to ""draw"". He especially liked being able to make a fire engine.",4 "Great Set The set is great and comes with a sturdy box with a handle. The set contains color coded stencils made of a durable material. My kid loves it. I know it will last!",4 "Good product Stencils are a good thickness, not thin and flimsy as you so often find thee days. Would recommend for all young artists",4 "What a find.. I ordered this for my Granddaughter. She loves them. When visiting she always colors & uses my tupperware stencils. Cant find them anymore. these have a great variety of subjects and are easy for a 3 yr old to use since they are hard plastic.",3 "Great Gift I bought this for my 5yo's and they love it. I can't tell you how many sheets of paper they have covered with images they just traced over and over. However they love it and for that so do I.",4 "Easy to use These are great for little hands to use. Sturdy enough to stay in place and stencil is large enough that kids don't get frustrated tracing the shapes.",4 "Well made stencil set Wide range of objects from letters, numbers, animals, buildings, cars various others. Should be reasonably durable. Storage case has handle for carrying.",4 "Good variety There are a lot of stencils here, and some fun pictures, but a lot of them are hard to tell what they are and end up looking a bit distorted when you actually trace them. My daughter seemed happy with it though.",2 "Great stencil set! We got this for our 4 year old, and in just a couple of weeks he's already gotten many hours' use out of it. It's not only great for stencils, but can also be used for crayon rubbings, with paper placed over the cards. Highly recommended!",4 "perfect For an arts consortium with many seasons ahead, they're all covered. Recommended for kid, but also adults making greeting cards, or putting random images on a piece of art. They are thin, and expensive, but real stencils are expensive, and these are real ones. They are kind of thin, which is what they are supposed to be. The box is poorly made. The stencils will last forever.",4 "Grandchildren 3 and 4 love it Something in the box for anyone's imagination. My grandchildren love to pick a stencil, then create a "world" around it.",4 "i was expecitng something bigger the stencils are right, but i was expecting something bigger, i want to use them to decorate my classrom's board. any way I am using them.",4 "Good purchase I bought this for my 5 year old Granddaughter who loves to paint and draw. She has gone to town with them!",4 "Srencil mill There's a variety of durable stencils in a nice case. Add a few small colored pencils and it's perfect forhome or travel",4 "Great for kids My 9 year old daughter loves these stencils. She uses them with crayons, markers, and paint. The case is very nice for storage. Stencils are made of sturdy plastic and clean easily.",4 "4 stars for the few tools in there that I found I really needed I didn't want to purchase this because of the price (by the way you can get this at JoAnn's for a lot less than the listed price here.) However, after I tried a cartridge that had tiny little pieces that had to be pushed out after the paper was cut, the blade tool and the stylus tool help you cut and push out any stubborn pieces that are difficult to push out with just your fingers because they are either too small or are part of a very intricate design with lots of tiny cuts. The bone folder is a bit flimsy, getting the extra spatual was nice since they gum up quickly and the scissors were nothing special, just cute as part of a ""matching"" set with the cricut logo (the rubber handle is very comfortable). It would be nice if all these items were sold a'la carte. The packaging is excessive but the tools are actually in a carrying case that can be zippered up if you take classes etc. Since the cricut machine is so expensive its hard to add to the cost by purchasing this kit at the same time, but if you have cartridges that have intricate cuts, the tools are very helpful to have. Its a nice little ""starter kit"" if you haven't purchased any tools already. But there are alternatives that you can purchase one at a time as you need them.",3 "From a Cricut EXPRESSIONS user I own a Cricut expressions machine. The Cutting mats in this Cricut kit measure 6"" x 12"" and are NOT meant for use with the cricut expression, but rather the cricut personal electric cutter. I understood this when I bought the kit. Nonetheless, I think this is a priceless kit for any Cricut owner. I use the cutting mats when I need to cut out stencil shapes or anything else with a hand precision cutter. Every other item is useful for use with any Cricut - even the two stack of papers, as your Cricut Expressions does not need a full 12 x 12 size paper to make a cut. The paper stack aren't high quality cardstock though. They're definitely thicker than printing paper but not as thick as the average card stacks that scrapbookers usually get. I had no cricut tools before this, so the whole package was useful. Others who already have some of the tools a la carte may feel purchasing the whole kit is a waste of money. I use the scrapper and spatula the most - the scrapper for cleaning the mat after use, and the spatula for lifting images off the sticky mat without damaging delicate shapes and fonts. For me, the scorer/bone folder is good for marking places (without ink or lead) when measuring, as oppose to actually folding. The small pair of scissors were pretty descent...sharper than I expected. The ruler can be useful but it is nothing special to say about that. You can never have too many extra blades, so the two extra blades were great to have. The pointy hook tool in the zipper case is also great, I find it useful when I need to poke out tiny holes(like eyes) in some of my shape cuts. Finally, the paper trimmer... I have yet to use it but I find as a crafter, you can never have too many trimmers/cutters - this is my third.",3 "cricut essentials kit I thought that this product was extraordinary and I was very pleased with the condition of the product and the speedy delivery! It was everything I needed to get started on my Cricut! THNAKS!",4 "A MUST HAVE! You definitely need the scraper to remove the unwanted paper from the mat.. its easy to use. The hook is another tool that I use a lot for the small circles. I actually bought the 7 piece tool kit[...]You save some money.",4 "read description carefully I love the tool kit. I broke one of my mats before I had the spatula so I think it is well worth the cash. Watch out the mat and paper size is 6 X 12 NOT the typical 12x12 for the expression. I tried to load the mat like the smaller personal cutter machine and the mat slides around. My solution? I trimmed the mat slightly to fit into my expression by the 12"" side and now use it length wise.",4 "Handy I am new to the Cricut machine and this was a very handy accessory to have. Got it for a great price from Amazon.",4 "wonderful product helps with machine to make taking out the stickers easier and helps with placement of stickers etc.",4 "Wife loves it! Great starter kit that has all the little things you'll need to keep your projects going.",4 "necessary tools for your Cricut machine I purchased the Cricut Essentials kit and was a little disappointed that the mats are for the smaller Cricut. But I fixed the problem. I simply cut the green margins off the two ends of the mats and matched them together. I taped the back with clear packaging tape and I am able to feed the mats together as a 12 by 12. I used the smaller papers supplied and can cut several colors at a time on each mat. I love all the tools and couldn't get along without them. Also another tip...when the spatula gets gummed up from rubbing on the sticky mat, use Goof Off or some other sticker remover product. It cleans it up and you are able to remove the paper from the mat with a clean spatula. I liked this product so much, I ordered another one for my daughter.",4 "Great compliment for Cricut users This is the perfect compliment for Cricut users, especially those who purchased the Imagine. The only item that you can not use with the Imagine is the mat, but I figured I can never have too many cutting mats. I love the paper and cardstock that comes with this package as well.As usual, Amazon shipped to Guam with great speed. Thank you all.",4 "Item Great Deal I am new to the Cricut world and when shopping for items found they were a little high price. Reviewed Amazon and found this bundle and it is a good deal! Once I got the item, found out that the cutting mats were for the Cricut and not for the Cricut Essential machine. Contacted the company and they would not swap the 6X12 for the 12X12 mats without me spending lots more money. I think they could of swapped with me and I pay the postage but there was no negotiating.",1 "I enjoy it I casually play with paper, and this machine has definitely encouraged me to learn more about hand cutting items so i can advance my papercrafting skill level (i'm pretty much a beginner) , while encouraging me to continue to be creative and not limit myself to designs I am comfortable cutting by hand. It has also opened up my eyes to a whole new home-made crafting world, and I've been encouraged to seek out other mediums and forms of inks, embossing, stamping, and cutting...I'm a momma and work part time, it helps me to create gifts for people on a daily basis just to say thanks for keeping such a beautiful garden, or for bringing over cookies last week, or whatever little thing you want to tell someone. I'm not just sitting at home, I'm actively creating and learning new skills and designs.",2 "not for classroom use This product may work for scrap booking- but I couldn't use it for my classroom- I needed letters smaller than 1"". And there are no cartridges for block or elementary alphabet letters.",1 "Perfect (Perfeito) I loved it, really good! Cut to perfection and is very beautiful! Not very good for fine papers, low thickness, but I met with perfection!(Adorei, muito boa mesmo! Corta com perfeio e é muito bonita! No é muito boa para papeis finos, de baixa espessura, mas me atendeu com perfeio!)",4 "Great starter kit I purchased this for my best friend as a gift to go with a Cricut personal machine. It's a great starter kit that includes a lot of tools that will be needed for scrapbooking.Purchasing all these tools separately would have been more expensive. This kit is a great value, and must have for those starting out with scrapbooking.",4 "valuable asset for the cricut The kit completes the Cricut. There is no need to to search for a way to enjoy using the Cricut by searching for the tools to complete a project.",4 "Nice tools for the Cricut I like this product, but the 6 x 12 mat was not something for the use of my expression machine. The tools have come in handy though, with all the very intircate designs that have to be removed from the cutting mat.",3 "Great product, great shipping! Received it on time. This is really a perfect kit for a new cricut user. Has extra blades, mats, paper, tools to get your started. The tool organizer is nice so you don't have things floating around. Excellent!",4 "Essentials Kit- a Good Deal This was only slightly more expensive than the little kit included bought alone at Walmart. It also came with 2 books of nice paper that I've been using in my Cricut. A money saver!",4 "pleased with purchase I was pleased with this purchase. The kit provides a great springboard for completing future projects.",4 "Falls a little bit short Product was good except that the cutting matt that was provided only fit the Cricut's small machine 6"" x 12"" which was useless for the Cricut Essentials we purchased.",2 "its a great and practical kit!!!! its really worth it!!!!!!!!all the tools and mats and everything! loved it loved it!!!",4 "Cricut While this cricut is somewhat limited, it was inexpensive and serves my purpose very well. It's for personal use and I don't need anything that can print huge lettering, etc.",3 "Great item to purchase This is a great way to purchase all the essentials you need for cricut. It cost you more money to purchase this items individually.",4 "gotta have item this is a must have kit. if i hadn't bought this when i bought my machine, i would have been really annoyed trying to remove my cut outs.",4 "Cricut Tool Kit Having the tools all together in a kit is a great idea and a wonderful gift. The zipper case is a special feature for keeping everything organized.",4 "Be smart This is a good product however be smart with your money! You can purchase this exact item at Joann's or Michael's for roughly around $70-80. I thought I wanted this set because I thought the cutting mat and paper were bigger, but I went to Joann's and saw that they were very small! That changed my mind immediately, especially for the price.",2 "Needed essentials I happy that I got the product because it made things easier to remove from the mat. It went quicker to remove.",4 "Awesome Kit... And Awesome Gift... Well, i bought this for my girlfriend as a gift, she was so impressed about how good this kit is... she would recommend this to anyone who likes scrapbook, is so useful and good quality made :) Perfect Purchase...",4 "Cricut Essentials Kit for Cricuit Cutting Machines Very useful. I especially like the instrument that you use to scrap little dies offpaper once they are cut. Small figures are sometimes hard to remove unless you have these wonderful instruments.",4 "Really great useful Cricut tools kit! I was happy to have a kit rather then individual products. It's a very nice introduction into the Cricut world. I really liked the paper designs. Only peeve was not being able to choose mat size. I don't have the small Cricut. So the mat is off to someone who does. However the price I paid was so much less then if I were to purchase all products separately.",3 "Great Buy If you are planning to "Cricut" a lot, buy the tool kit. Getting all of the items together is much cheaper, the tools really are handy and the paper pads have an awesome selection of colors/styles.",3 "wow Great accessories. Just what you need to go with my Cricut. Everything you need for you projects. Could not believe the value.",4 "cricut This was exactly what I ordered and I got it super fast. The package had just what I needed to get started plus a little extra",4 "muy bueno muy util todas las herramientas, excelente producto para realizar tarjetas, albums, y todo lo que gustes con la tecnica de scrapbook.",4 "Cricut essentials kit This kit has been very useful for me because I love to do scrapbook, I made cards for my kids and for business",4 "Complete Tool Kit Chose this as a Christmas gift for my Daughter-In-Law. She had just gotten the Cricut and was very pleased with the craft tool kit. Amazon was the only place I found this kit. Thanks Amazon.",4 "brrand new my mom loved Christmas morning made me happy for her she liked her cricut as wellll thanks a lot cricut",4 "craft 5 star for this is a set that you wil use over and over with your machineyes buy it",4 "A must! Was given this with my new Cricut and I have stared using it. I think it's worth getting and not a bad price.",3 "Great Kit!! This is a great kit!! Had everything I needed to get started. Good quality and nice packaging. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Excellent Everything you need and more for the Cricut. I wasn't sure if I needed everything, but this turned out to be the best way to buy everything - and you get two mats as well. I had initially just wanted the spatula, but am so glad I purchased the whole kit.",4 "very good i REALY LIKE IT,TO DO THE CRICUT LIFTING YOU HAVE TO HAVE THESE TOOLS THEY MAKE YOU ENJOY CREATING YOUR SCRAPBOOKING PROJECTS.MAKING CARDS SO EASY YOU NEED THESE",4 "Warning - new version of markers are very poor Corporate trainers and teachers have been noticing for two years that the quality of Mr.Sketch markers has dropped significantly. The tips do not write well and they are not ""juicy"" enough, so letters on a flip chart can no longer be seen at a distance. Calling the company (contact information below) just confirms that they know they have a problem and are ""working on it"" but there is no solution yet. Very disappointing for us very loyal customers who have insisted on what were the best writing, non-toxic, brilliant colored markers out there at a reasonable price. Please join in and urge them to return to their prior quality. Newell Rubbermaid Office Products Group (formerly Sanford)2707 Butterfield RoadOakbrook, IL 60523(800) 323-0749",0 "The longest lasting best scented markers in the world! I love Mr. Sketch markers. I bought a pack for my children a few years ago and they lasted for so long. It's amazing how much color they pack into each fun scented marker. I just bought a new pack for my daughter and they were just as good as the ones purchased 3 years ago. My kids are excellent about taking good care of the markers. They put the caps back on after use, and then I put them away in a cabinet until the next use, unlike the cheaper brands of markers. All the scents are wonderful (well, except for licorice!). My only complaint is that years ago these used to come in a styrofoam-like container with a sliding cover. I really prefer that to the box because after so much use the box wears out despite taping and retaping every couple of months.",4 "mr.sketch markers rule i LOVE the mr.sketch markers! they smell sooooooooooooooo good! my favorite is the turquoise, which is mango.black =licoricered =cherryblue =blueberrygreen =mintpink =melonturquoise =mangoyellow =lemonorange =orangebrown =cinnamonpurple =grapedark green =green applemagenta =raspberryMUST BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)",4 "Excellant for training These are great, I train adults in a medical field and they are fun for them. They don't bleed through the post it paper on the wall and the smells are fun.",4 "sets a dangerous precedent It is a *very bad idea* to teach kids to sniff markers. While this kind may be harmless, the same cannot be said for dry erase markers which are also commonly used now in schools. Just one incident with an inhalant can be deadly. If you really insist on giving these to kids, please make certain they know that sniffing is not allowed for all markers!",0 "frame It was a little bigger that I thought - but is very nice. I used it in anotehr part of the room",3 "Craft Notebook It seems like a very good craft book, and I'll find a use for it, but I only rated it 4 stars because I'm not going to be able to use it for the reason I bought it. Probably my own misunderstanding, but by the description it seemed like there would be more room in the notebook zippered sleeves which was what I needed.",3 "Clear Bulbs I received my item in a couple days which was great. It was packed good. But one of my bulbs had a crack in it. That could have been from shipping. I would purchase from them again. I liked to fast service.",4 "hung then straight from the box I love how the clear bulb picks up the reflections around it. These are lovely without any decoration! I covered my tree with clear bulbs and lots of colored lights it was beautiful!",4 "Timely delivery and great product I ordered 2 boxes of these ornaments they arrived way earlier than was estimated and none were broken. I am currently in Japan and expected at least a crack. Great service and they are quality product.",4 "Awesome! Problem - one was broken! Otherwise I loved them and quality was awesome!Loved them - and so did the giftee!",4 "Did it's job I needed glass ornaments to do a Christmas gift for my parents. Which the season is getting close to being over I couldn't find them anywhere. It took only 2 days to get them very fast and they weren't cracked. I would recommend them.",4 "Exactly what i wanted. I am just getting started in making my own jewelry and this assortment had exactly what i needed bead wise. So far I have made three sets of earrings, and hope to make more in the near future.",4 "Versatex Screen Printing Ink Great quality ink. It's thick so a little goes a long way but it might need to be thinned depending on your screen.",4 "Epson Paper The paper I received was exactly what I was looking for and MUCH cheaper than in stores. I will definitely be coming back for more in the future. Thank You!",4 "NOT AS DESCRIBED The description of this item says EPSON MATTE Photo Paper and what you receive is Epson GLOSSY Photo Parer. I expected to receive Matte and I got Glossy. Looking back at the picture of the item, it does say Glossy in the picture, BUT I went by the Item's description as I had searched for Matte paper and this item was listed as being Matte in the Item Title in Bold letters.",0 "Defective Product. ANTonline will not refund I bought this EPSON product #S041271 photo paper as the same product# I have used for many years to make calendars. The product received was in a different box, although the # was the same, but would not absorb the ink on the reverse side. Contacted ANTonline who responded that consumables are not refundable although I could not find where it said that on the website and they would no longer respond. Will never buy from them again.",0 "8.5 x 11 in letter photo paper It is a good paper for the price",3 "Package was opened. The box was completely opened, and the plastic packet containing the paper was open at the corner. The paper looks mostly undamaged, and I am using it for personal use, not selling my printouts, but still. Not really satisfied, but I need it now, don't have time to send it back.",1 "very good quality It can match with Canon Platinum Pro paper with a bit difference. Tested on Canon 9000Pro printer. The price is quite accepted, highly recommended.",4 "Excelent glossy paper for the price There are many other papers available but, for the price, this is the best I have found for most photographs. A large variety of other papers are available for special applications or gallery prints but for everyday use, this one is best for Epson printers.",4 "Works great! This paper arrived very very fast and was in great condition however I'm only giving it four stars because it arrived in an open box. The paper itself was wrapped though and it works really well so I'm still satisfied. I would recommend it.",3 "Good Price I bought this originally to creat my own photo Christmas cards, but I found that I had enough photo paper from another box to finish my project. But, it certainly is nice to know that I have plenty of photo paper on hand and that I was able to get it at a much better price than through a store.",4 "Great Photo Paper! We use this all the time for photos and to print glossy DVD inserts. It is heavy and works great in our Epson printers.",4 "Fine. I have decided to make a calandar as a gift. So far, I have printed the cover and am slowly getting the pages done. So the paper is being useful.",4 "Good Stuff! This paper prints extremely well. The end result is very professional. The weight of the paper makes it easier to handle and pass around without those annoying creases that never go away!",4 "Very happy with this product. I am very pleased with this photo paper. I use it for my Epson printer and my HP printer. It is affordable and the results are good.",4 "Great quality, but really HEAVY paper I probably ordered the wrong paper, this ""presentation paper"" is REALLY heavy weight paper. Great quality though, so no complaints. If you are looking for heavier weight paper for reports and such, look elsewhere.",4 "Excellent photos from Epson printer I have had outstanding results with this paper (8 1/2 X 11) as well as other Epson photo papers (4X6 and 5X7). The ink is dry almost as soon as it comes out of the printer (Epson Artison 810) using Claria inks. With other brands of photo paper, I've waited as long as 20 minutes for the ink to dry.",4 "great buy amazed at the quality was exactly what I needed for a satin blanket for my granddaughter, She will love the feel and texture of it.",4 "practice shuen paper Shuen practice paper was a good value for the number of sheets and quality of the paper. It's a bit too fragile for the way I was planning to paint on it, but for writing on it is fine.",3 "Just out of the box, but it looks good! just picked up this baby at my local super-t. I would say i am beginner/intermediate. I was intending to buy the singer that was on sale, but it got several bad reviews, and im not down with that. I have always wanted a decent machine, but this is my first real one, ive been the one buying the crappy battery operated version. Well, i have to say ive been playing around with it all afternoon and im really pleased, lightweight, yet feels sturdy, doesnt shake, vibrate on the table, sews smoothly. Ive been having fun with the many decorative stitches already.I have to say dont shy away from this machine if you are a beginner. the instructions were easy to follow to thread it, and the fast threading bobbin is a great help. Its got a automatic needle threader-so fabulous! I thought i would never be able to use all the functions, but here i am, a few hours into my first day with it, and i ""get it"". I honestly expected it to be much more complicated. Its really not. The instruction book seems thourough, yet not overly so. has guidelines for different stitches and why you would use them-a bonus for me, as i had no idea there was a need for so many different ones..included are several different ""feet"" a button-putter-on-er, quilting, a seam ripper, a few tools.I gave four stars because the foot pedal is a little too lightweight. It seems to work smoothly, easy to control, but for almost 200$ it couldve been a bit more professional.",3 "Love it! I am very happy with this sewing machine. I had originally planned to buy a Singer, but most of what I read online said they are nothing like what they used to be. After doing some more searching, I decided on the Brother BC1000.The last time I did any sewing on a machine was probably thirteen years ago, so I was a little fearful that this one might be a little complicated, but it was exactly the opposite. If you're a beginner, I think this would be a great machine. The easy drop in bobbin, needle threader and thread cutter make everything much easier compared to using my mother's old Singer from the 70's. The work area is very well lit, and having the option to turn the knob on the side to lower/raise the needle or to use the needle position button instead is very nice.There's also the option to use the foot pedal or the stop/start button on the machine, and the speed control is very handy too. Though, I do agree with the previous reviewer who said the foot pedal was a little light. It works well with no problems, but because it is so light weight, it slides around on the floor pretty easily. It would probably be better if it were weighted, but I don't think that's worth deducting a star for. I could always just glue some heavy metal nuts to the bottom as feet if it started becoming a problem.I would definitely recommend getting this sewing machine, and if you're impatient like me and want it now, it's also sold at Target for about the same price. :)",4 "Wonderful economic sewing machine I bought this machine a little over a month ago. It works well and is easy to use. The owner's manual is user friendly. It has several foot attachments for different stitches. It took me a bit to realize this at first. The needle is easy to thread, and the drop in bobbin is a great plus! I sew a lot of heavy fabric and have had very little trouble. The only thing I didn't care for is that you have to change the foot to go backward.This make re-enforcing pockets a little harder but not impossible. Overall I think this is a great machine and LOVE the ease of the computerized stitches.",3 "well worth the expense I recently picked up an Epson 3880 and have been experimenting with various Epson media. This paper is stiff enough to handle easily, give you something solid to mat, yet still multi-feed into the printer. The surface is brighter white than most of the watercolor paper I use for my ink drawings, and it creates a very nice print as a result. I don't do photo work, so I cannot comment on that, but stepping up to the ultra premium was definitely worth the price difference for fine art reproductions. There is one small problem with all of the Epson papers I've received so far. The top left corner of every stack of paper has been very slightly crunched inside the box, and the boxes have been undamaged. Apparently, something in the loading or handling process at the factory causes the problem. I notified Epson, but never heard anything back. Since I am matting my prints, which covers this very small defect, it has not deterred me from using their papers, but if you're doing a flush mount without any edge coverage, it may cause you a problem.",4 "Great paper lousy service... Can you imagine a company that would grab a box of fine art paper and just slap a label on it and send it out unprotected?well that's what Amazons partner ""ReStockit"" did and then refused to even answer email inquiries about the dented corner on all 50 sheetsGet the paper if you have an Epson printer...works even better when you use a protective spray on it...Lysons print guard doesn' change the surface texture and protects against UV and moisture",4 "Excellent This paper is excellent for when I ""just have to print"" my artwork when not preparing for an exhibit. Excellent quality at a great price for everyday artwork.",4 "Great Paper for Art printing This paper is great for printing digital art work on, which is the use I had for it. Great color acceptance and saturation. Overall good product.",4 "Set the platen gap to wide Great paper, significantly better than the ""non-ultra"" version if you ask me. The only things you might want to do with any large paper like this:1) Don't tighten the sheet feed guides too close to the paper (like I did once). I'd leave 1/8th of an inch between the left side feeder guide and the edge of the paper. If the paper gets bent inward because the width between the guides is too narrow (easier to happen with large paper), it can cause it to misfeed in such a way that the print head can scrape the paper, potentially causing costly print head damage.2) In addition to setting the paper type (in the print settings) to this exact brand/type of paper, you may want to set ""platen gap"" to ""wide"" just to be sure. You shouldn't really need the ""wide"" setting if you set the paper type properly (as the printer/driver should set the proper gap for the paper you set) but it might not be a bad idea anyway just to be safe.And to avoid waste, it's never a bad idea to do a nozzle check on the blank side of some clean and unwrinkled scrap office paper (if not new office paper) before you print on anything large or otherwise expensive.",4 "Great for matte prints Works great with my epson 3880 printer. My only problem is figuring out which side is the prinatable side. Otherwise an excellent product.",3 "Exactly as described, good quality for the price I am very happy for this paper. I use it to print my original paintings, and the finish is a lovely matte texture, the colour quality is very good, and it is a good weight and thickness. It captures the intense detail of my paintings with clarity and sharpness. I am also using an Epson printer, so the two together work excellently!",4 "Perfect for my Scrapbook Pages I use this paper to print my 12x12 digital scrapbook pages. I don't print on the back side of my pages, so the cost per page works out to be less (than the Epson12x12 scrapbook papers). I trim the excess and use it to print cards. I have a R1800 printer.",4 "Excellent Paper for Art Reproductions The paper fulfils the purpose for which it was purchased. My wife is an artist and we use the paper to produce various size reproductions of her artwork, which she sells.We produce prints in 8 x 10 and 5 x 8 formats using an Epson Photo R1800 printer. We can print two 8 x 10 prints on one sheet or 4 - 5 x 8 prints. The paper due to its whiteness produces bright prints.I will buying this paper again many times.",4 "Perfect prints, every time. Epson's paper is unmatched for brilliance and print quality. A must have for any designer or just someone would loves great prints.",4 "Crumpled corners Seems, perhaps production problems, that the paper has crumpled corners.We had read about that before, but still ordered the product, thinkingit must be a temporary event.We've kept the paper anyway, as it is minor, unless you have to printout to the edge. Just be aware that it doesn't seem to be a shippingproblem, its a packaging problem.",2 "Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper! Worth every BUCK!Had to print my final images for my photo class and Matte paper always gives such a great texture feel to it!",4 "Excellent proofing paper This paper is a very good value for proofing relatively large prints. The paper has a nice feel in the hand. Not quite up there with the higher end fine art papers but is a great value.",3 "Epson 13x19 Ultra Matte As advertised and arrived in good shape. Good price, good buy. Overall a smooth transaction and will purchase from them again.",4 "great paper for prints This paper is an excellent, heavyweight paper for posters or prints. It works well on my Epson 1400 printer. The paper arrived quickly from Amazon, without any damage to the box or paper.",4 "Great for Proofs and Book Portfolios I've been a fan of this paper for years. For the price, it is amazing. The tonal range and color gamut it has is about as good as it gets on matte paper. I use it primarily for book portfolios, where the light weight is an advantage and plastic protects the delicate surface, which is prone to marring. It is also perfect for proofs that you want to mark up with notes.",4 "Great paper I use this paper to print my fine art paintings. It's beautiful. Iuse an epson printer with pigment inks. Love this paper.",4 "Item Damaged!! I ordered 2 reams but both of them had been badly damaged; the boxes protecting the paper were torn and bent, as if someone had dropped both of them on one corner, and to my dismay, ALL of the sheets had been damaged as a result! The corners of the paper had terrible creases that were obvious and unfixable. I was using these to print high quality prints for sale, and these are now unusable. These are very expensive papers to simply let this go.I am guessing these were dropped in the Amazon Warehouse, as the larger Amazon box the reams had been shipped in wasn't damaged at all!",0 "WRONG PAPER!! DON'T TRUST THIS SELLER BUYER BEWARE! This seller scammed me! I ordered 4 boxes of 13x19"" Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper (5 star grade) as it shows in the picture but when I got them, the boxes said 11x17"" Premium Presentation Paper (3 star grade)!!!The 3 star grade is flimsy like normal generic paper, not stiffer cardstock like the Ultra Premium. Terrible, will never do business with again!",0 "decent kit except I teach college level art so I bought this kit to demo along with the students. They had the same kits. All is fine except that the screen filler cleaner really doesn't help. It's very hard next to impossible to reclaim the screen after the screen filler is applied. We had some luck with Arm and Hammer made into a thick paste and soaked onto the surface for about 10-20 minutes. At least a third of my class accidentally made holes in their screens trying to reclaim. The drawing fluid works well.",2 "SOFT Perfect feel, very little wrinkling even after washing and drying. I just wish I could get a set for my ""Full"" size bed.",4 "Wallpaper Looks a bit like wallpaper. There is gold running through it that I wasn't very thrilled about.",2 "Great for quilt rulers! These babies really make my rulers grip the fabric and stay put. This is so helpful for accuracy. I just love simple, effective solutions like this.",4 "the sand comes off This is not quite what I thought it would be. The sand comes off. It's not see through so it obscures my cutting ruler measurements. It's small so it's not big of a deal.",1 "It should have been obvious Please don't waste your money. Their is no way your car seat or couch will ever look good again unless you have it re-upholstered or you buy a new one. Everyone wants this product to work, but when you try it is obvious that you are trying to cover something up--no good.",0 "Absolutely beautiful. I love this paper and will be ordering again. The photos do it no justice.",4 "Paper quality The paper feels soft (sturdy but not stiff) and has a sort of fiber texture to it. Each sheet has gold embossing and vibrant colors on the front side and the colors (not the embossing) show through the back as a muted coloration.",3 "very nice paper I've bought Aitoh papers before and always been kind of disappointed. Not this time. It is so difficult to tell from the pictures what you are actually going to receive. With the shipping this ended up being expensive, but the paper is really nice, perfect weight and you can feel the fibers on both front and back. The designs are different from those I usually find and were shot through with lots of beautiful gold leaf. This isn't for every day use, but when you are looking for something a little ""extra"" special this is a good choice.",4 "Hat Favors Had assumed the hats would of been ribboned up from the picture advertised. Was a little dissappointed. Also beware sellars shipping costs on these small items.",2 "canceled request ... seemingly permanently out of stock. Would have like to have purchased this item but it's been 'out of stock' now for 3 months. I just canceled the order/request. Then I'm asked to rate something I never received.",0 "Super Best in price I was very pleased with the price and the delivery was very prompt. Cartridge in new condition as advertised.",4 "Desing Runner Ink well eventually it was delivered and to be honest I really do not like the fact that you have to pay an extortionate amount for a simple ink cartridge which works out more than the design runner on its owm from some places",2 "Army Patch The Patch arrived ahead of schedule and properly packaged. It was as described and worked very well for my project.",4 "Product was so,so The orange scent was not as strong as I expected it to be. This is the first product of its type that I have ordered. Not sure if I would order again.",2 "wrong product! They sent me a measuring tape not hem tape. Read a review that the same thing happened to them, but choose to ignore it. I did not bother trying to send back since I only spent 5 bucks, and kind of wanted the measuring tape, but still not what is advertised!!",0 "DIDN'T EVEN RECEIVE THE CORRECT ITEM!!! I wasn't even sent hemming tape.. I was sent ""measuring tape"" that was held together by a rubber band and stuck in a little plastic baggie. Like seriously?! Like it wasn't even packaged measuring tape.. it literally looked as if someone took this measuring tape from their house and sent it my way. AND on top of it they wont even allow me to exchange or return the item at all! Talk about being ripped off.. I mean it's not as if the product was expensive, but none the less it's a product I still payed for and was expecting to receive. Just because it's inexpensive doesn't mean I feel like wasting that money to just be ripped off in the long run..HORRIBLE!",0 "Same problem as experienced by others Received a 72 inch sewing tape measure instead of hemming tape. Return policy for this item requires a phone call to resolve and does not allow the simple online return process. Several other buyers have experienced the same problem.",0 "Do not buy from this company Terrible disappointment. I ordered the hemming tape and got measuring tape instead. What you pay for is not always what you get I guess.",0 "CANT SEW THEBITEM I REALLY LIKED NOT MUCH IN TO SEWING. THIS IS EASY TO USE AND STAYS IN PLACE I WOULD TRY THIS AGAIN",2 "works good this works well for small jobs. this is not a permanent solution but it works well for quick fixes. you still need to stitch it in the end.",3 "great item love the hold it gives, and no sewing. So easy to use for anything. Have been making chair covers and so convenient to iron on the trim than sewing.",4 "no sew hemming Couldn't use this product, as it didn't stick the sides together when applied as described. It's quite thin and weak.",1 "Good hold 2 years later I bought this over two years ago as a quick fix to hemming my pants for work. I was too lazy to go looking for a good tailor. I'm not very dexterous, so I found it a little difficult getting the tape in place while also keeping a nice straight line on the cuff of my pants. But once I got it where I wanted it, it was easy. It is now a little over two years later and the hem still holds strongly in place after wearing the pants an average of probably around 3 times a month. I would definitely recommend this if you are thinking about iron hem products.",3 "Repairs Carpet Seam So far the tape has worked very well on an area of our carpet seam which my husband walks over with his walker.",3 "Just what I needed I needed to hem my toddlers pants and this did the trick. Quick and easy! Very pleased with my purchase.",4 "Easy to use and works wonders! I bought curtains, not realizing they only came in one size. I cut the curtains to the right length for some windows in my apartment and had plenty of tape to do a double hem on both layers of the curtains. Extremely easy to use and bonds well.",4 "I received a measuring tape when I ordered this hemming tape I received a measuring tape instead of the hemming tape I ordered. Couldn't do a return online. The system indicates you need to call customer service for returns for this item. If you don't have much time to be making phone calls, like myself, save yourself the trouble and don't order this item.",0 "Got a Flimsy Measuring Tape I sure wish I had read this first. I got a flimsy measuring tape held together by a tiny rubber band in a plastic baggy too. What the heck?! How are they allowed to continue to do this? What a scam. I shouldn't have to give it any stars since its not even remotely close to what I ordered.",0 "Works Sometimes......But Cheap Enough And Worth It I'm unfortunately not one of those lucky fellows that can just go into a store and buy pants off the rack that fit. I always need to have the hems put up on any pants I buy. Since its not always as easy as one would think to get either your wife or sweetie to get the job done, or desirable to pay a tailor for such a simple task, this tape seem to be a worthy alternative. (No I don't know how to sew that well, and am too old to learn : ). My experience with a lot of pants of all kinds is that this tape is a hit or miss proposition. Mostly your luck with it being the kind of pants your talking about. Rugged pants like jeans and some denims don't hold the tape very well. They will stick easy enough at first, but tend to loosen up quickly, and seldom survive a wash. On the other hand lighter pants like khakis, cotton, and dress pants seem to hold the tape quite well. I have had many successful washings with the tape on these kind of pants before having to reapply. Despite this advice, this tape can sometimes seem to have a mind of its own. It will sometimes work on some jeans, and other times refuse to work on the usual lighter fair of fabric. My opinion is that despite its often random track record that the tape is cheap enough and and easy enough to use to make it worth it in having around. You can double the use of it on heavy jeans and get by, and its well worth it to have in the house even if its only temporary until the tailor in your home gets around to making it permanent. Recommended for its price, ease of use, and passable track record.",3 "Works well but make sure you heat it long enough The first time I used this I ironed it on for as long as the directions stated, which was about 30 seconds. Make sure you go back over it for about another 30 as it came apart easily the first time. If you go over it twice it seems to seal just fine.",3 "great stuff Never hemmed before, used this product and it was 'sew' easy! Try it!",4 "WOW!!! I'm very short ~ also short waisted. Most of my tops need to be hemmed. This tape is so easy to use. I can't believe I never tried it before now.Try it. You won't be sorry.",4 "Doe not work I spent alot of time ""hemming"" 9 pair of pants, followed the directions to a T and it all washed off when I washed the pants. NOT happy.",0 "Still shipping the wrong item! Item was not as described. (Ordered hemming tape, as shown and described, but got measuring tape.) I now see that several other people experienced the same problem. Lesson learned -- read the comments first! Amazon issued a refund, but it was still a hassle having to return the item. I'm surprised Amazon (which fulfills orders for 7GIFTS) has not paid more attention to these comments.",0 "Good Idea, Didn't Work for Me I purchased this andThermoweb Heat'n Bond Hem Iron-On Adhesive-3/8""X10 Yardsin the attempt to temporarily hem some lightweight cotton pants. Despite following the directions carefully and repeating the steps the adhesive did not hold.",1 "It works to get your pants up and going fast I've used this a couple times with seams that have come undone and I didn't want/have time to sew. It works initially, but it doesn't hold long. I was using this on thin dress slacks. I can expect a hem with one of these to hold a few washes at best. But it is a really fast cheap fix, just apply tape and iron. I wish it were a bit more durable though, it'd be nice if it lasted longer. I read peoples reviews when I bought it a while ago complaining it doesnt work on jeans - and I can't really imagine it would either. This tape is thinner then paper, and the adhesive on it is virtually nil. If it can barely hold up my slacks I don't think it's going to hold up jeans well.. I don't really thing it was supposed to either, so I don't necessarily fault them for that.",3 "Not good for work clothes This product was certainly easy to use... But did not stand up 1 day in my work pants. After the first wash it was as if I had never used it. I wouldn't recommend on work denim jeans.",1 "Wrong item I recieved a tape measure instead of the product I ordered. I did not see a place for this action.",0 "must buy purchased kit to use cone shaped silver crimp. this kit is necessary to use scrimp due to the size of the screws in the scrimps and the free scrimps and extra beads dont hurt either. very easy to use. a hemostat is also a great tool to use to hold the wires in place while you tighten the screw in place.",4 "Excellent Product Exactly as described. Superior quality. Very handy system, everything stores inside. Could be added to a keychain or chatalain. Arrived sooner than I thought. Will order again.",4 "Excellent beginner's sewing kit I bought this for my Mom who is in assisted living. She needed a sewing kit for minor repairs, and this has absolutely everything you could need. The kit contains 7in fabric scissors; tape measure; metal thimble; white chalk pencil; seam ripper; a box of pins; aluminum sewing gauge and a small pin cushion. It also has 10 needles; needle threader; eleven colors of small spools of thread in a 5x9in pouch with two zippered compartments: constructed of canvas and vinyl: pink/black. She was thrilled. The quality of the items is regular grade, what you'd get buying them individually at the store, not cheap and flimsy. The price is unbeatable.",4 "College Chic I purchased this cute sewing kit for my daughter who began her freshman year in college. Its pink, its girlie and it is in a cute carrying case. She loves it.",4 "Grea product. Excatly what i excpected,i took awhile to come in the mail but i am happy with what i have a great kit for fixing pants adn other various things.",4 "Really great for small projects by hand! I just recently started sewing hair bows by hand. This came with everything I needed...and for cheap! The scissors are actually really good quality, which surprised me.",4 "Great for my desk I have had lots of those little sewing kits and inevitably do not have the right thread for the job. This a very complete sewing kits, yet small enough to keep in my desk at work.",4 "Good for little fixes I used this to reinforce buttons on my son's halloween costume. I dont' think it'd be great for a lot of longterm use, the thread is cheap, but the other tools inside are decent.",4 "Great for hand sewing Good little kit for hand sewing. Small spools of thread, marking pencil, great seam ripper, good measuring tape. I guess I just wish the spools were larger so i could use it for larger projects on my machine",2 "SEWING KIT PINK IS MY FAVORITE COLOR, AND THIS IS A GREAT KIT FOR FOR NOT JUST BEGINNERS, BUT FOR ALL SEWERS.",4 "Singer Beginner's Sewing Kit Save your money because this is a waste of money. All I needed was a needle and thread. What was I thinking?",0 "Stone wall for play I used this to create a stone wall for a play my son was in. It had to cover two flats and it worked wonderful for this. Of course the material can rip, but it was pretty durable. We never had a problem.",3 "Great Buy! This was the best addition to my Halloween party. I've purchased scene setters before and this one is my favorite, it looks so realistic.",4 "Awesome Transformation! I was amazed at how well these scene-setters transformed my office. They were relatively easy to assemble, and the office now looks spooky and eerie. Great product! The only negative is that the material tears easily if you're not careful, but it's not too bad for the price.",3 "Stone look wall cover Really makes a cool looking decoration. We used it for a Harry Potter decoration.",4 "They do the job Was surprised when my order turned out to be a box of these packages (6 boards to a box) - Don't know if I'll ever use them all.",4 "Unacceptable as embroidery needles The ""embroidery needles"" are not at all appropriate for embroidery! The needles are too short and the eye of the needles is not long enough. Maybe they can be used for something else, but not for embroidery with three strands of floss.",0 "Do not buy this. I wasted the money. It keeps losing hairs so if I use it on a painting I have forever to keep brushing the hairs off,m picking them off the canvas, which of course is a bad thing.Bad product, waste of energy and money do not buy.",0 "Always can use parchment paper! No exception with this. Good paper and pretty colors.",4 "Beautiful Product I embossed an Art Box with the product and it looks great. If you like a Gold Leaf look that's more than that this stuff is great! My only problem with it is its very delicate and takes patience to apply. This is just the nature of the product. This is also great for embossing with a glue pen on regular paper or cardboard but can leave smudges on photo papers where regular embossing foils wont. I like the look of the Red Veriegated leaf the best.",3 "The Key To Flawless Scrapbooking/Cardmaking This product is amazing, and it's bigger than you think it is. Turns smoothly, with no wrinkles or bubbles in the final product. It's perfect for velum or fiberous thin papers, which are always difficult to attach, (because glue shows through horribly.) I would have gladly paid twice as much for this product now that I've tried it. (If you're planning on making stickers out of regular cardstock to paper though, you might as well just use glue. If you're working with slightly see-through or plastic papers however, this is the perfect product for you.)",4 "Should have got one sooner!!!!! As a typical crafter/scrapbooker, I have lots of gadgets and inventory. "" Who needs another expensive toy?"", I thought. There just isn't time or room for every new thing on the market and so much of it is just fluff.I LOVE THIS THING!!!!!!1. The adhesive comes in permanent or temporary..... girls love choices2. The adhesive is dry..no more sticky fingers or wet glue running around the corners of your scrap-book embellishments...this thing lays the exact amount of adhesive right to the edges so there is no curls. And if it does go over a little, just a tiny rub of your finger will clear it up!! (no more smudges!!)3. Works great with vellum and other specialty papers.4. I have been cutting out sayings and pictures from printed scrap-book paper. After running through the xyron, I placed on card-stock, cut around the edges, and ran the whole thing through again!! My pages look professional, neat and clean with crisp edges that all lay down.5. Dry adhesive means no more waiting for your pages to dry before embellishing them further, or putting them into albums.I definately recommend a Xyron adhesive runner for any crafter, but especially scrapbookers. Be prepared. It is bigger than it looks. And it may set your heart wandering for the other Xyron products! It has mine!!I'm sure you will love it too!!",4 "Operates like a more expensive piece of equipment My daughter recieved this over three years ago. I keep buying cartridge refills. It's a very durabale product that she uses over and over again. She loves cutting pictures and designs off of wrapping paper scraps and putting them through the sticker maker to make matching cards for the gifts. Great for scrapbooking. You can put actual photos through it which has been handy for doing her VIP board for school, etc. The possibilities are endless. WE LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!",4 "Great sticker machine I purchased this for my five-year-old daughter instead of buying one of the kids' version of it. It is so simple and easy to use that an unsupervised five-year-old can work it. The sticker material is not inexpensive, but the machine is efficient at how it uses it. With a little bit of tutoring my daughter knows how to conserve the tape and make it last a while. She makes cards and decorates artwork with it. I definitely recommend the repositionable adhesive for kids.",4 "AWESOME! Let me start by saying that I am not into scrapbooking and I don't consider myself to be very creative. However, I have a five year old son who absolutely LOVES to do crafts. I picked up this sticker maker on Amazon at a great price and it is so incredibly easy to use. I am so impressed by how well the finished product sticks to the page!! Even cutouts from magazines stick perfectly! My son and I printed some photos off our computer, cut them down to size, and made a bunch of stickers. My son them placed the stickers onto a card for his older brother who just joined the air force. My son basically made the stickers himself, but I just stuck around to supervise. I don't think the rolls are going to last very long, so we are going to have to buy some replacements, but they will be well worth it! Thank you Xyron for making a simple and effective product that even the creatively challenged can use with ease!! I highly recommend this over the toy versions I have researched!! Durable and useful!",4 "Fun and handy! This was an impulse purchase when it was on gold box for $11, but I think it will be really handy. I don't scapbook, but I am planning to print out address labels on regular printer paper and then stick them to the envelopes using this machine. I cut out some pictures of my kids and put them on old refrigerator magnets from various businesses. I downloaded some images by googling key words and pasted them in to a word doc - you can turn the margins on to make sure you scale them below 2 1/2 inches, then I printed them in color and made my own stickers for the kids. The temporary cartridge is good for little kids who stick them everyone you don't want them, they will actually fall off after a while. And you can use the permanent cartridge when you need it. There are so many things you can do with this, it even comes with a nice color book of ideas. The best part is that you can easily take it right out of the box and start using it, there's no assembly and no sharp plastic packing to cut away. It's just a neat, fun thing to have.",4 "Great product for scrapbooking and/or card making I already owned the 1"", 5"" and 9"" Xyron Creative Stations. I have a Cricut Expression that I use for my scrapbooking and card making and the Xyron Create-a-Sticker and Creative Stations help are invaluable in putting the Cricut cuts together. I needed the Xyron 2.5"" for those items that were too large for the 1"" and too small for the 5"" Xrons. For those that are not familiar with the Xyron Create-a-Stickers, you feed a flat item face up into the machine, turn the handle, and the item comes out the other side with adhesive on its backside. You then just peel it off the backing and stick it on your scrapbook page or card. The best part is that you don't have to worry about having the proper width of adhesive tape or having glue seep out. There are different cartridges for the machines but I have never tried them.",4 "A great time saver with one tiny flaw. First of all I LOVE this thing, if you're thinking about buying...do it, do NOT hesitate. But to be fair I will let you know that it does have a slight waste problem. It's not bad, but its still pretty annoying that you loose about 1/2 inch of sheet whenever you use it. That and it's a little tricky to load small die cuts.With that said, for me at least, it's not a bigg deal at all. I use this thing EVERY time. So just get it, you will be happy you did.",3 "Elegantly simple - a great little gizmo! I bought Xyron's ""Magic Sticker Maker"" at a local store for my daughter, but then, checking reviews online, I discovered that that one is VERY poorly reviewed and this ""real"" sticker maker, not just a kiddie version, is available for just about the same price.So I returned that one and ordered this one instead. Having read the reviews here, I naturally expected the thing to function right out of the box - but I didn't expect it to be so darn easy.I kept looking around for something to load, unwrap, peel open... but finally, I just slipped my test paper (a ""Happy Birthday"" message with a cute picture!) into the ""feed"" area and turned the handle slowly.Pop! There it was - just as sweet as can be, and ready to stick on the box to surprise my daughter. The paper feeds very smoothly and you don't need to feed your hand into the machine, either, because the rollers grip the paper very smoothly and deliver it nicely out the other end.The downside of this device is obviously that the cartridges are non-refillable, and the 20ft will probably run out pretty quickly (I ordered a second, repositionable cartridge, in addition to the permanent one it comes with). A bigger downside is that for however-much it costs, you have to kind of shrug off the fact that you could accomplish basically the same thing with a 99-cent glue stick. :-)))But honestly, this thing is so easy-to-use and so low-tech (I'm relieved that they didn't figure out a way to mess it up with batteries!) I feel very confident that my daughters will get many moons of scrapbooking fun out of this great little gizmo.",3 "Sticker maker My son received this for Christmas last year, and has had a great time with it. He loves coloring pictures and turning them into stickers! The only difficult thing for him is turning the handle. The secret? Reminding him not to push on the top while turning... Also, I've learned to pre-cut the pieces for him since the strip/insertion hole isn't really wide.",3 "Gift for my daughter My daughter loves this as does her children. They use it for school projects and also for making cards. The down side is that it is hard to find the paper that goes through the machine. I did find it on line but we can't find it at our craft stores.",3 "great i do alot of scrapbooking and card making, it can be challenging to paste/glue small letters, numbers and/or embellishments, this has been a life saver.",4 "Really useful tool. I bought this to use to do scrapbooking, but I've used it to do a lot of other things. The most recent thing that impressed me was that I was able to send a really thick embroidered patch through it with no problem :)",4 "Cool Tool I bought this to make labels for the back of framed pictures. I had been using self-stick sheets and cutting them, but they didn't always stick well. Now I just print strips of labels, run them through this gadget, slap them on and they stay there.",4 "Wonderful crafting item!! Received this yesterday-took it out of the box and started using it to make a Get well card for a friend. Cut out some phrases and decorations on my Cricut-made stickers out of them and popped them on my card-so simple and quick and much less hassle than gluing the smaller pieces on. I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of this little machine-thank you Amazon for carrying it at such a good price.",4 "love it ! I decided to buy this one after I watched the how to video of this product and I'm glad I bought it ! It is so easy and you can make pretty good stickers at home ! I know I will use this a lot !",3 "xyron I love this tool. A must have for anyone using little paper pieces. It makes crafting so much easier and faster. Made good, has a small foot print and don't have to plug it in. I don'y know how I ever got a long with out it.",4 "Total waste of money This is junk! I can't believe I wasted my money. The adhesive gums up and doesn't even stick to your pics or scrapbook material.",0 "I've always wanted one...... I bought this machine for small pieces, like letters & numbers. Hope it works! I haven't had a chance to really start using it yet! I make alot of my own die-cuts, so should come in handy, especcially when I don't have to use glue or tape any longer.",4 "Such a great product! Hi there. I have had a good use of this product and i am very pleased with it. The xyron is a great product. This machine is low cost and easily refillable. It creates stickers out of so many items, i've tried paper,card,chipboard, ribbon and even flat buttons and anything flat and up to about 1/2 centimeter in thickness, they have all worked effortlessly.The stickers peal off with ease and the sticker is nice and tacky and has a permanent hold on paper and card craft items. You can also purchase refill cartridges with a different adhesive strength.The opening is ideal if you stick small embellishments, it has a width of 2 1/2 inches and the machine has a very good serrated edge which tears with ease every time.Although it is not very heavy, this item is a little bulky and awkwardly shaped i would not say it is ideally portable.This machine is so handy and is something a card crafter or Scrap Booker will find themselves reaching for on a regular basis.A real pleasure to use, I lovvvvve it!.Have a nice day",4 "Excellent My daughter, age 9, wanted a sticker maker. She had seen one that was cheaply made that cost as much as this one did. She got this one for Christmas.This is so easy a young child can use it. Our 6 year old son will sometimes sneak in her room and make stickers using this machine. We have used up the sticky paper that came with it, bought more and even more and this machine is standing up to the heavy use my three children are giving it.One thing we like to do is print up small pictures of the kids, turn them into stickers and slap the stickers on things that they have made or want to keep. When we send children's work to grandmothers it makes it easy at a glance for the grandparents to see who made what.This has held up well and has proven to be fairly sturdy. IT is easy to use. Should we ever need it, I would order another one just like this. Well worth the money.Enjoy.",4 "Like Magic! Just Amazing! Highly Recommended! We found the ""Xyron Create-a-Sticker Sticker Maker"" on an Amazon Gold Box sale for about 1/2 the normal price, so thought it was worth taking a chance buying one. I now wish we had bought one earlier!We are ""craft"" people and always have projects going for our business or kid's school work that require stickers. This clever device turns almost any flat object that can fit into the machine into stickers. My wife even put coins into it and they worked just fine.The best part, for me, was being able to fix our old Christmas music boxes that had paper lables pealing off. The Xyron machine was able to apply a sticky backing and the music boxes are now as good as new!This is a really cool tool that works much better than expected! Highly Recommended!",4 "Love it! Purchased this item for my 11 years olds birthday, and we love it! Easy to use and you can turn anything (as long as it fits in the slot) into a sticker. My daughter has been cutting cute animal pictures out of magazines and they turn out great. Easy to use, no plugin or heat, just turn the handle and a sticker pops out.",4 "Wife Loves it. Gave this to my wife for a Christmas gift. Ding ding ding ding. Best gift ever! Better than diamond earings.....well almost. She loves it. My wife is a advid scrap booker and she exclaims this is the best scrap booking tools she has ever used.",4 "Great for As an aspiring sticker artist, I was looking for a low-cost sticker maker without sacrificing quality. Let me assure you, friends, that the Xyron XRN250 is a great sticker making apparatus. Its ease of use is unparalleled. I am really stupid and had absolutely no problems making my first few stickers!I would definitely recommend this device to anyone who wants to make stickers. While researching sticker makers, I found out that most people use these Xyron sticker makers for scrapbooking. Although I will not be using it for this purpose, if you're a scrapbooker, I could see the Xyron series as an invaluable alternative to pasting items by hand. However, serious scrapbookers might want to opt for a larger model since the width of this one is 2.5""",4 "This is too cool... I dont' scrapbook, but got this for my ""crafty"" daughter (age 10) and she loves it. We all had fun putting different thiings in it and creating stuff. Works right out of the box.",4 "Perfect for DIY wedding-related things I used this Xyron machine for a little part of a DIY wedding project. For my wedding invitations, I made wraparound address labels myself since I didn't want to hire a calligrapher or just use standard printed addresses on clear labels or anything. Wedding invitations were a while ago, but my labels were something like 1.75 inches x 6 inches or somewhere around there on thicker poundage paper. I researched all sorts of adhesives for something like this - spray glue seemed to messy and lung-damaging, regular glue is messy and sort of shows up through the label, and it would be annoying to use double-sided tape.This was a perfect, cheap machine that rolls in the label and pops it out as a sticker (make sure you get the PERMANENT adhesive cartridges and not the ""removable"" type for something like address labels). I went through probably 8+ refill cartridges since we had so many invitations and the labels were long, but it was worth it. They stuck on really well and easy to apply as a sticker.Only complaint (hence minus 1 star) - towards the middle to end of the cartridge, it gets squeaky and takes more work to roll it through, but whatever - it's not unmanageable not a deal breaker. I wouldn't have done these any other way.And now that the wedding is over - I'm thinking of giving it to my nieces with some non-permanent adhesive sticker cartridges so they can make stickers of their little drawings and things.This is something that would also be absolutely perfect for scrapbooking.",3 "LOVE THIS THING!!! Best scrapbooking tool ever! This size is great because it is small enough to be portable but big enough to get most items thru it. Totally worth the money. Unlike the X type ones you don't have to rub the sticker to make it work... just turn the crank and it is immediate.",4 "THIS THING IS AWESOME BUY IT. I can't say enough about it. Like a few people have said before, this is absolutely hands down worth twice if not four times what you are paying for it. I make custom wedding invitations for a living, and it is PERFECT to embellish them. I have custom seals printed for my pocketfold invitations, roll them through this machine, and they come out perfect every time. I will probably be using it forever. You are 100% crazy not to buy it!",4 "xyron sticker maker I gave this to someone for Christmas and they loved it. I also have one of these and it's the best investment I ever got ! Love it's compact size. Great for scrapbooking trips",4 "So fun! This sticker maker is great! From opening the box to making my first sticker, it only took one minute. It is really neat and easy to use! I will be using this for scrapbooking.",4 "xyron sticker/creative machine I use the machine along with my zig pen and atg gun. One has to just stick the project in (including ribbon paper etc) and pull (in 150 and the x shaped xyron) or rotate the crank handle and as it slides out you have a sticker. I have the xyron in all sizes - that way I choose the size closest to my project so I don't have to waste much as the cartridges aren't very come cheap. Some I got from amazon and some using 40% coupon in craft store. I use this with cricut die cuts, scrapbook and card all the time.",4 "Love these machines i have three of these machines in different sizes of course, and they are really great especially with crafts such as card, and invitation making.",4 "Craft Tools This machine defiantly saves on the use of glue. And with the insert, Is a powerhouse. and now my daughter is using it.",4 "Good We are finding stickers all over the house so I guess she is enjoying it. I would recommend this for all five year olds.",4 "Easy to use My daughter loves this machine! It's easy to use and very versatile. Prepare to go through the cartridges quickly, however. They don't last long.",3 "Pretty Cool I really love how the sticker ends up coming out. I would recommend it to anyone.I use this thing for everything I possibly can.I like there are choices between the permanent and re-positionable.",4 "Create-a-Sticker A friend of mine has one and it really is nice to have. I have used mine once so far and it is great!Barb L.",4 "Love it so far, not sure how many stickers we will get This is relatively new, so I'm not sure how many stickers we will get out of it. The one that arrived was a different color than the one shown in the picture. There are a couple different 'sticky' backs - permanent or repositional. Mine was permanent (like a normal sticker). They are not super sticky, so when attached to a shirt, they don't last that long. It is best to make a number of stickers at once, as you lose a bunch of material when you do one at a time because you need to advance it far enough to rip it off. But if you did a number at once, there would be little room between the stickers and you would get more value.So far it has been easy to rip them off (using the serrated edge).Only once was the size close to the max size, and the sticker got a little folded up when it came out.Overall, this is great. My daughter (6 yrs old) loves to make stickers, and I've had a couple teachers ask where they can get one. I expect to get a lot of use out of this. If any disadvantages arise with continued use, I will update this review.",4 "wrong quantity advertised I was attracted to this add a few times.The discription of quantity is incorrect.The add states 3 sets of brushes.In the discription it says you will receive 3 identical sets of brushes for a TOTAL OF 9 BRUSHES.But when you received your order you will receive 1 package of 3 paint brushes NOT 9.When you make a claim for incomplete order you will be told no add says 3 sets.In one case when I ordered these brushes I was told by the seller that it was a wrong discription by Amazon.I replayed this back to Amazon in my complaint.The seller made good on the quantity and sent me 2 more packets of 6 total brushes to complete the order for a total of 9 as advertised.Bottom line the discriptions have not been changed.So unless you want a hassel would not recomend this advertised item.",0 "americana quilt I like this pattern but not the color choice so I changed it to a pink and burgundy haven't finished it yet so no pictures.",2 "quilts for working. I have used Jack Dempseys products before, I have always found them to be of good quality and easy to work with.The price is about average for them also.",4 "Extremely pleased I am so pleased with the Jack Dempsey stamped quilt blocks I ordered through Amazon. I saved a great deal of money on the product and it saved an enormous amount of time because I did not have to drive all over town trying to find the number of packages I needed to make my quilt. This is the third quilt I have made from patterns designed by this company and they are beautiful when finished. The first one I made went home with an exchange student from China. She loved it. I would highly recommend these products to everyone.",4 "Quilt Blocks I am very happy with the fast services I received for these quilt blocks. They arrived on time and now have them completed.",4 "americana quilt I like this pattern but not the color choice so I changed it to a pink and burgundy haven't finished it yet so no pictures.",2 "quilts for working. I have used Jack Dempseys products before, I have always found them to be of good quality and easy to work with.The price is about average for them also.",4 "Extremely pleased I am so pleased with the Jack Dempsey stamped quilt blocks I ordered through Amazon. I saved a great deal of money on the product and it saved an enormous amount of time because I did not have to drive all over town trying to find the number of packages I needed to make my quilt. This is the third quilt I have made from patterns designed by this company and they are beautiful when finished. The first one I made went home with an exchange student from China. She loved it. I would highly recommend these products to everyone.",4 "Quilt Blocks I am very happy with the fast services I received for these quilt blocks. They arrived on time and now have them completed.",4 "Czech Glass Mini-Bead Mix Dark Topaz I am delighted to find Blue Moon Czech glass minin-bead mixes online. I have used these mini-mixes before and find them to be very consistant.Czech Glass Mini-Bead Mix - 28gr/Dark Topaz",4 "This is a great embossing gun! It is the only embosser that I have seen to-date that has two heat settings! It is comfortable to hold and you won't burn your fingers. I would recommend this to anyone over any other Embossing Gun on the market today. Unfortunately, you cannot find it everywhere. I have purchased this for my mom and she loves it. Buy one while you can!!",4 "Best heat tool going! I had an EK Success Coloriser Heat tool for several years. It was knocked off my desk and one of the elements was broken. My hobby is handmade cards and paper crafts. I needed a heat tool for embossing powders. I could not find another heat tool that had the 2 speed option in any of our local craft stores, so I went to Amazon to see if I could get it. Not only was it available, but also had a terrific price!",4 "Works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would recommend it to others. Great product. Ek Success EKHG01 Coloriser HeatTool. I use it on all of my greeting cards.",4 "Great! Other than the packaging being impossible to get into (which I will not hold against the product! LOL)this is a great little tool for embossing.I especially like the dual heat setting, as some of my embossing powder seems to need a little extra encouragement!Great product all and all!",4 "Still not sure how to work it... or maybe it just doesn't work I'm using this to melt embossing powder on rubber stamped images... but I still can't figure out exactly how to hold it so the heat heats right. Sometimes and on some powers it melts right away just like other guns I've used. But on others, it just doesn't seem to work. The powder doesn't melt fully and the image just wipes away, not being perm held there by melted powder.Could be user error, but hey, it's a heat gun. You point, and heat. How hard is that?Anyway, I wouldn't buy it again, and I'll probably end up replacing it.Also, the large circumference is annoying, both because it's harder to hold imho, but mostly because it won't fit nicely in my stamping drawer, which is just under 3"" high, like most stamping drawers are usually not that deep.",1 "good product I did a lot of reading the reviews of this and other similar products before I bought this item. It is a little expensive, but I like its appearance and find it sturdy enough for home use. I did not find the wordless instructions difficult to follow (just like IKEA furniture). Taking heed of others gone before me who had trouble with the water-activated glue, I constructed the whole thing without gluing the parts together, and it's holding just fine. I would have given it 5 stars except for the price and the slightly problematic assembly.",3 "I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars. It's a good product. I went with 5 cause I didn't see anything else out there that is as good. I like the small size and the sturdy frame. I wouldn't put anything too heavy on top of it, but the frame is solid wood and this looks nice and it can support something on top. I bought one of the larger cardboard sorters and next to this one, it's an eyesore. This one is cool looking on a small table in the corner of my room.Cons: The shelves don't have much space in between (about 1 inch - though that should be obvious from the photo), if you pick it up a lot, which I like to do cause I like to move it around, the top tends to loosen a little bit (unless you pick it up from the sides, but it feels so natural to just grab the top). You can fix this buy using some glue to hold it together, but then you can't take it apart, but that's a small issue.44 bucks, the sale price seems a touch high looking at the materials but overall, it's a good product and it's study and handsome looking and it's better than anything else out there that I found.I recently bought a 2nd one.",4 "Nice, but can not adjust it It looks fairly nice and is easy to put together, but the shelves can not be adjusted (pulled out to make a larger space) once it is put together.",2 "Buyer beware This organizer is a piece of junk! It's all pressed wood and was a nightmare to assemble.Turns out that when you put the dowels in the side pieces, you have to hammer them in ALL THE WAY (leaving only a little stub) because the corresponding holes in the top and bottom are not as deep. It you try to put the top on without the dowels all the way in, they push out through the top or bottom of the unit and deface the unit. I now have a vertical desktop sorter that is all deformed and looks like crap. I wish I could include a picture of what happened. I was so irritated I was tempted to throw the darn thing out!",0 "Assembly required!! Sending it back This just arrived and it is going straight back. The description states ""easy assembly"" but that is a relative term. It requires hammer, nails and you need to glue. I do not consider this easy assembly.",0 "PERFECT for Desk Organizer I bought this to store all my folders with information I need within easy reach at my desk. It was easy to put together but it is quite heavy so make sure the place you plan to put it will support the weight. I added glue to the shelves to help keep them in place. The front strip that holds them in is a bit fragile and if the shelves slide freely, they could break off that front strip. I nailed a corkboard on the side for notes and store my daily planner on top of it. It's done wonders for making my work day a lot easier. I see no reason why it wouldn't last for years and years. A little more expensive than I planned to spend but it is worth it for me.",4 "Terrific This is not flimsy at all - would buy this again if i need to organize more of my papers.",4 "Awesome I really like this product and this brand. The quality is great and everything just looks so organized. I love it.",4 "I loved this thing! This vertical sorter does exactly what it says it does. The design is sturdy, the shelving holds a reasonable amount of weight, and all in all it is a great product!",4 "Its okay...not as good as I hoped The quality of this product wasn't what I expected. Its held together by ""preglued"" pegs and even then they caused the base piece to chip away. And when I put the shelves in, they cracked pieces out of the front molding. No exactly the quality I had hoped for.",2 "Easy purchase No problems with my order of yarn. I had checked other websites and could not find the exact yarn I needed to finish my project, so checked Amazon and found it right away, even in more than one spot. Everything went smoothly and it arrived as promised. Thank you.",4 "product lots of fun this product is a lot of fun, it makes my scrapbooking stand out a lot more. I would recommend this product to any one that likes to scrapbook and make cards.",3 "Paint by Numbers Great Painting Project! My niece is really loving it. She has painted them all and really feels like a confident of her painting skills. Speedy delivery!",4 "GREAT IMAGE REALLY LIKE THE CELTIC CROSS AND WHEN I SAW THIS IMAGE ON A STAMP I HAD TO HAVE IT! THIS STAMP PROVIDES A CLEAR DETAILED IMAGE AND CAN BE COLORED WITH PENCILS, MARKERS ETC FOR ADDED ENHANCEMENT. I'M GOING TO USE IT TO MAKE PERSONALIZED CARDS FOR ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS AND OF COURSE ST. PATRICK'S DAY!",3 "MonaLisa Gold Leaf The product was shipped from Amazon with free shipping. Very fast fulfillment. Product works beautifully. I only wish Michaels Arts and Crafts would carry all the available colors so I could use Michaels 40-50% coupons to buy them at the local Michaels stores.",4 "Crappy shipper Product was ok but missing several crucial pieces. Advised that parts were coming but it took almost a month from order to receive. Still missing parts which I had to order myself. The Logan 650 is a great machine as it ws the one that I learned on when taking a recent mat course.So Shipper (private individual) was a cause for concern",3 "easy to use I had to look up directions online, but once I figured it out and played around with it a few times it was easy to use.",4 "Very good and easy, pro results. I decided to try this tool since I frame a lot of photos and I make my own wood frames. I usually went to Michaels to buy custom mats. They are very expensive. A double mat (8 x 10) is more expensive than this tool alone. You can buy mat material on Amazon also which I did. So I am into it for just over $100.I just took this tool out of the package , read the easy instructions, and made my first mat in 15 minutes. Works great. This tool already paid for itself. If I make mats for three photos, that will cover the $100 cost which included the tool and 75 mats !Make sure you have a good straight edge and take your time. The instructions include diagrams which should be followed exactly.",4 "Inexpensive and efficient It is so easy to frame work at a fraction of the cost with this mat cutter. I'm an artist on a budget and occasionally make prints of my work... it is a perfect product for this type of usage. It slides easily along the mat, lines indicate when you should stop cutting and the price of both the cutter and replacement blades is affordable.",4 "One slight issue This is a great cutter, but in my unit, the two holes that allow you to integrate it with a Logan ruler were not screw-threaded, so I could not lock the two units together (as they are designed to do). Reaching out to the manufacturer on this, but otherwise works well.",3 "This is a Fine Tool For years I have cut mats freehand with a mat knife. This simple but elegant tool makes cutting ten times easier and the results are 50 times better! I wish had gotten one long ago.",4 "Easy to Use Great investment and easy to use. With the cost of custom cutting mats so high, this is a terrific easy to use tool. Make sure you're aligned on the correct side of your mark and gently pull toward you. I had a few cuts which my guide slipped and was able to make the overall opening slightly bigger. A sturdy, well made and easy to use tool.",4 "NOPE! I found this online and at the time it was 15 dollars less expensive then it is now currently priced at around 30-35 dollars wow! now that's a leap in price, if you don't have a way to cut a straight line it's hard to do by hand you need something to press against it so that your cut is well lined up. Do yourself a favor and purchase the more expensive matte cutter with the extending rail, it will save a lot of possible headaches.",0 "going for xmas gift product came in as new like vender said it would going to be a xmas gift",3 "Logan pull-style 4000 mat cutter Looking at the picture on Amazon.com of the mat cutter I could not see how it would work, but decided to order anyway because of the reasonable price. Once in hand its function became obvious. And the simple instructions allowed me cut my first mat perfectly. The only difference I can see between this hand-held cutter and the more expensive Logan cutters is that it requires a separate straight-edge as a guide. I used a heavy 24"" carpenter's square, which I would recommend over a lighter weight guide such as a draftsman T-square, because there is less chance of it slipping while cutting. The scribing device on this series is a convenient way to mark the width of the mat border and saves time of marking each mat with a ruler.",4 "Nice for the Price While I'm still acclimating to a Pull Style mat cutter, I must say that my first impressions are favorable. I especially like the start/stop mark for the blade. This feature along has improved my, admittedly, novice ability to get the cut right on the first try.My biggest complaint is the chrome (metallic) press bar. I wish it were covered in an easy grip rubber and was just a bit larger. I find it difficult to grip with my large hands.",3 "Good mat cutter for beginners This works as well as it is described. You need a firm straight edge and a good t-square. For the price, it is so right. It will pay for itself quickly.",4 "great board cutter great board cutter ! easy to use, easy change blades. it's compact and such an asset for an artist.andrea l.",4 "Works exactly as advertised This mat cutter does just what it is designed to do. It cuts on a 45-degree with a precision guide for starting a stopping. Cuts are straight and clean. For the money, this is great! Very glad I purchased.",4 "A very greatful art teacher... I purchased this mat cutter for the high school art department (the poor teacher was using exacto blades and a ruler!), along with 100 spare blades and a Logan straightedge. She was more than thrilled upon receiving it and doubly so a week later when she wrote me a very nice note saying how easy this is to use and that she's taught the students how to use it, too. The lead ruler is an added bonus and she said it helped students accurately cut with ease.Arts programs have been cut to the bone, this is a fantastic supply to donate to your local school (and don't forget the blades!).",4 "It took my dad a while, but he loves it. I bought this cutter for my dad as he likes to frame my mom's art work. He called me the next day after he tried the cutter and told me it does not work right. I read the instructions very carefully and went to his house to give it a try and it worked fine. It's a little different than the last Logan cutter he had. And now this cutter is a must have for him.",4 "Good buy The product itself is of very good quality. There are no directions, however, so I had to look up how to use it on wikihow.com . It also does not come with the metal ruler so important to cutting a mat. I guess it is what it is, a matte cutter, but you'd better know how to do it, and you better have steady hands.",3 "Simple to use but takes practice to get proficient if new to mat cutting. I was a picture framer for a while years ago but I had never used a hand held mat cutter, just the full sized kind, so I understood the concept of what I was doing. It does take some strength and manual dexterity to do the work the large ones handle on their own, like keeping a steady hand and maintaining firm even pressure with both hands but it's easy enough once you get the hang of it. That said, my first mat came out perfect with this tool, but like I said I had the general technique down already. I don't have other handhelds to compare to but this one is solid and lived up to my high hopes. It feels like it will serve me well with care. If I had more room I would have invested the money and bought a tabletop model but I do recommend this one, especially for those with limited space like me.",3 "Handy tool. Takes some practice. Handy tool. Takes some practice but you can get good results. Good build quality. Not always easy to run cutter butted tight to a straight edge. This can result in some spoiled attempts. For improved performance, go for the more expensive cutter and guide/T square, all in one.",2 "Mat cutter review I had a cheap mat cutter before I bought this, I should have bought this first.It makes mat cutting so much easier and it does a great job.I have no complaints.",4 "Perfect cuts on the first try I got the Logan 450 mat cutter for my framed photos. I opened the box, measured my mat and got perfect cuts the first time. Now if I can learn to measure everything properly I'll be fine! And I mean measure everything. My 10x10 wasn't exactly 10x10 and my frame wasn't the 12x12 the label said it was. Live and learn. I have tried cutting matboard and foamboard with the little hand-held bevel cutters and a steel ruler or T-square and never got what I wanted. The 450 does full sheets of either matboard or foamboard with ease.The perfect tool for the job.",4 "Mat cutter Logan Model 450 Intermediate Mat Cutter with Free VideoThis is a great help. You can't go wrong and you do a professional job every time.",4 "Cutter The cutter is perfect. It is big enough for me to be able to buy a full sheet and cut it myself.",4 "Perfect. I used it with no prior mat cutting experience whatsoever. It was very easy to figure out and set up. For some reason mine came with no blades, or else they fell behind my work table, but it wasn't a big deal. Any reputable craft or hobby store will carry refill blades. AND YOU'LL NEED EM. Dull blades mean bad cuts. And that's not something you want! Stock up on blades if you plan on using this often.Also, I was able to drill thru the substrate and mount the cutter to my table, that way it doesn't slide around while I'm cutting. NICE!",4 "Logan mat cutter I had the smaller one and really liked it, but it was not able to handle large mats. Ordered this one - it came exactly when they said it would and it does exactly what they said it would. I love it.",4 "Excellent Product Product arrived before anticipated delivery date. It came with an easy to understand instruction manual and DVD. It is well-designed and works really well.",4 "An excellent mat cutter for the money I'm very happy with the results of this model, however, mine needed a tune up prior to use. The first time I used it, it did not produce a square mat. Using a carpenters square I was able to get excellent square cuts. I first squared the mat guide with the squaring bar then squared up the guide rail with the squaring bar. I tried it the other way around and but there wasn't enough play in the mat guide screw wholes to get everything square. You could probable do the same thing with a T-square.The mat cutter is very easy to use, as the instructions show, but I would add a piece of clean plywood if you cutting a large piece to support the mat board. With these easy refinements I'm producing very nice mats for my artwork.",4 "Fine mat cutter for the careful amateur The Logan 450 lets you make perfect mats with consistency and accuracy. It handles full sized 32 x 40 mat boards and both 1/8"" and 3/16"" foam core boards. This is a big, solid, well-made device. You need the top of a table or workbench to use it. There's a smaller model (Logan 250) that takes 20 x 16 mat board, but it's more economical to buy the 32 x 40 boards.I bought it because I make 8x10 and 11x14 prints often enough to make it a worthwhile convenience. There's a huge choice of colors if you go to an art store and buy full sheets of mat board rather than pre-cut mats, and the cost of a full sheet is about the same as one precut 8x10 or 8x12 precut mat.Just follow the instructions very carefully, and take your time. There's a DVD packed inside that worth looking at - maybe worth looking at a couple of times. The printed instruction book is quite clear. There's a stop included for repetitive cuts that makes it easy to cut two or three mats exactly the same size.You may also want a 16"" or longer steel or aluminum ruler. If you're careful, you won't need to do any touch-up surgery with a utilty knife (razor knife) but it's not a bad idea to have one close by just in case.",4 "Outstanding Product I purchased a Logan 301-S mat cutter on Thursday 10/4/07. I opened the box and the first thing I did was watch the videos. On Friday 10/5/07 I returned the still new and unused 301-S and exchanged it for the 450 Intermediate. I didn't even know what a mat cutter looked like until Wednesday 10/3/07. I purchased a 32 x 40 mat board and Friday evening I cut my first mats. I cut 6, 11 x 14 mats and from the cutouts I cut 6, 8 x 10 mats. I cut 12 perfect mats my first time using the Logan 450 Intermediate mat cutter never having seen or used any mat cutter before!! This mat cutter is AWESOME and easy to use for the greenest beginner like myself. Construction is of high quality and the price is great!Unlike the reviewer that said the scale is off, mine cut exactly right on the dot. Maybe he can call them and they'll replace it. I found out right away that their customer support is far above and beyond the normal.A great product from a great company.Looking for a good home use mat cutter? Look no futher!",4 "Simplex Mat Cutter - 40"" If you are considering a new mat cutter I strongly suggest you take a closer look at this unit. Logan is a well known name in the framing industry, and the Intermediate 450 would be an excellent choice for consideration. This unit has been updated by Logan and offers most of the features of the more expensive Simplex 750. After using the 450 I wouldn't be able to justify the extra cost for the 750. Stop your search here!",4 "I love this machine! After having used the hand-held Dexter mat cutter for something like 30 years...and almost NEVER being pleased with the results, I finally gave up and bought the Logan 450. I had read some less than enthusiastic reviews elsewhere, so I wasn't sure. But, I gave it a try, and I'm so glad I did.The DVD pretty much gave me all the information I needed to get started. It's touted as a ""45-minute DVD,"" which is, I guess, technically correct. But, the amount of time devoted to each product from their line is much, much less. Nevertheless, it was enough of an overview. The written instructions are clear and logical. Within the hour, I had set up, practiced a bit and then produced a beautiful, flawless double mat. I am very happy.I gave the machine 4 stars instead of 5 because I quickly learned that the measuring scale which establishes the width of the cut border was not accurate. Mine cuts a border about 3/16"" narrower than the setting indicates. Once I realized this was happening, I easily adjusted to it. I will always make a quick test cut, since the outcome isn't exactly what the scale says it will be. Seems a silly flaw in an otherwise very nice machine.",3 "whimpy squaring arm the 450 is good. however, the 5 1/2"" squaring arm is totally inadequate. further, for narrow cuts you may only get 1"" worth of squaring arm. therefore i would rate the 450 as a poor machine. logan must have had the same view because they discontinued the 450 and replaced it with the 450-1. the 450-1 has a nice calibrated squaring arm. i wish i had known that i was purchasing d/c'd item at the time. if logan was responsive to there product users needs they would see fit to make a suitable calibrated squaring arm for sale to 450 owners which could be adapted to that machine.",0 "All it said it would be and a joy to use! This cutter is All it said it would be and a joy to use!Information leading us to buy it was accurate and helpful.It shipped quickly and safely.The information and instructions were well written and easy to read (we are the tiny minority ones who DO read the manual before using the product.) :)Thank you for a great product at a good price.",4 "Easy to Use Being left handed has been a challenge using a mat cutter in the past. This Logan 450 is working just fine for me. I am able to pull the blade with my right hand without problems, due to the way the handles for the blades lock onto the guide. Also the video that's included is an excellent reference for using the cutter. The blades are easy to replace, and it takes up very little space when storing. I'm able to stand it behind a door for storage. I do wish that the cutter included a longer guide at the bottom to support the mat board when cutting, so it would be easier to hold everything steady when cutting. But this may just be an issue with me being left handed. Overall a great cutter!",4 "Excellent I have a number of prints and photo's to mat and frame. I've used the hand cutter in the past but wanted to upgrade. Not knowing what mat cutter to buy I watched the video and decided on the Logan Model 450. It was delivered quickly, all the parts are there and I was off and running. It was the right choice for me.",4 "Easy to use - good quality With absolutely no previous knowledge of mat cutting I purchased the Logan 450 based on the reviews online. I unpacked it, watched the video, and within 15 minutes I made my first perfect picture mat. You can't beat that.Nice construction quality and excellent instruction video. 5 stars from me.",4 "Fantastic This mat cutter is perfect. It's the same one I used to use in the photo lab at school, and works even better than I remember. I cut my first mat without practicing and it is flawless. From opening the box to framed picture was about 20 minutes. I wanted the 750, but I am really pleased I got the 450 instead. This cutter is no joke. Get one, and start saving money on mats today!",4 "Great ""green"" solution! Combining this device with a fountain pen is a great way to go ""green"". No more disposable pieces, other than the jar of ink which lasts forever anyway. The product works great, is easy to use, and once you get the hang of it, isn't messy at all. Highly recommend this.",4 "Rotring Inck Converter Bought the converter for a Rotring 600 series fountain pen. This is the only converter that fits without leaking in these pens. It looks very much like the ""universal"" European converters but if you have a Rotring, don't be fooled.This one works great.",4 "OK I guess The blades appear to work well, but the picture online lead me to believe that the entire blade and handle were metal. They cut ok, but not as well as I expected.",2 "Sarasa SE pen works great I couldn't find a package of the Sarasa SE blue ballpoint pens in any stores (best I could find was where the blue was one pen in a 4-pack of 2 blacks and a red), but I was able to find a box on Amazon. Great price (12 for $20). Delivery was quick. Pens write very smoothly no matter what surface is underneath the paper. Love the feel. Rating is 4 stars instead of 5 only because it seems to me that the Sarasa SE's ink runs out a little sooner than other pens.",3 "Best Pen Ever This SE is the best Pen I ever had. It is remarkeably smooth dry ink that does not smudge.I cannot vouch for the non SE cheaper addition.",4 "Decent Ink - unique color I like this ink color and ease of use. It takes a bit longer to dry than expected so only 4 stars. If you're ok with ink staying wet for a few minutes and want a nice slate gray, this is a great and affordable choice.",3 "I've found better for a lot less Needed a new pair and a filler for an order so these were a good fit. Unfortunately they can barely cut paper!! I've bought some expensive scissors in the past and some really cheap ones. The cheap ones I've bought (I'm talking $2) worked better than these.",0 "Loved the brushes. I loved these brushes. I had received a package at a ceramice trade show. But, couldn't find any for sale in my area suitable for ceramic painting.",4 "A Very Handy Space Saver!!! I bought this for a little office/crafts station I have set up in my bedroom. Space is a major premium, especially desk space since I don't have much, and what I do have I need for laying out pages to scrapbook. This little ingenious contraption keeps all of my gel pens, calligraphy pens, and scissors handy. I get into it a couple of times a day, not to mention how important it is to me when I'm scrapbooking or writing letters and using multiple pens. It's so easy to see all the pens and their various colours because of slots to hold the pens so each can be seen clearly.The tray is useful as a catch-all for miscellaneous beads, embellishments, etc. I use a lot of small embellishments often, and the trays keep them organized and accessible all while saving space.",4 "Revolving Work Organizer It took me a while to find this item. I'm glad I checked on Amazon. The item was just what I was looking for, arrived quickly, packaged well and works just great.....",4 "curvy cutter circle template this cutting system is big, heavy and difficult to use plus you have to use a glass mat",1 "I don't recommend this item. It's very diffcult to use.And cut size are not precise. I cut 7 1/2"", but cutted size is 7 3/8"" everything.And track rails are not smooth. I can't move cutting tool easily.And blade cover is very cheesy. I cut my thumb because suddenly came off blade cover.",0 "CURVY CUTTER CIRCLES LOVE THIS PRODUCT, EASY TO USE, WISH IT HAD MORE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO USE IT, JUST HAVE TO PLAY WITH IT TO GET RIGHT CIRCLE SIZE.",3 "Only circle cutter the cuts around pictures. This system is just what I needed to cut out round labels for my product jar lids. The only problem is currently I need to cut them out twice. The first time I have a 4" square around the circle so I can center it on the glass but then after I laminate/adhesive the circle I have major problems getting the laminated circle in the center to cut it out for the lid of my jars. It takes me a long time to get it centered and the laminate cut around the circle evenly. The biggest problem is getting the template centered over the circle since there are no markings for the template to be centered with. Would be great if there were pegs and holes to get the template centered on the glass quickly and easily. The video instruction just show you how to cut a circle not how to cut a circle around a picture. This is the best circle cutting system I have found for cutting out pictures. Only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the difficulty in centering.",3 "Great tool! If you have a glass mat and get the required cutter, this circle cutter is amazing. Allows graduated cuts of 1/4"" and works like a dream. The box is large, and the templates are big, but considering the versatility it seems a minor drawback. So excited to complete my project now! I also have the oval cutter and think that will be great too!",4 "Great addition to all my cropping tools. What a great product! I honestly don't know how I was getting along without this tool! A+++ item!",4 "Circle Circle Circles O you will really ENJOY this..It is so easy and FUN!! Fast too.. You will want them all..",4 "cool effect. i mixed this with liquitex glass gel to create effects on giclee prints on canvas. - here are some extra words that Amazon requires.",4 "Heavy Duty I had broken a few needles learning to sew on a machine. I was able to use these needles on a heavy duty belt and my little singer went through it like butter. I dont really know how much needles should cost but they did not seem too expensive.",3 "Very Detailed (Horse) This review is for the horse rug. It is a very detailed and engaging latch hook kit. I really enjoyed this project. I thought it didn't look quite as nice as the photo on here, but from a distance, it really looks good. I would definitely say it is one of the prettiest rugs I've done so far. If you don't pay much attention to the color guide printed on the canvas itself and just follow the paper guide which I highly recommend doing for all latch hooking projects, it turns out just as it should. It's probably not the best project for someone just starting latch hook rugs.",3 "Tough & time consuming, but worth it. On the kit I purchased, the pattern didn't match up with the directions, making it a bit more complicated. You really have to pay attention while working on this one; otherwise, you'll be lost. It's tough to figure out which yarns constitute which colors, so pay attention to the thread count for each packet; that's the only way to figure it out.Despite all that, the end result is gorgeous, and the seemingly similar-colored threads stand apart from each other, creating intricate detail. This is certainly NOT a kit for beginners, so if you're up for a challenge, this stag is for you.",3 "Great fun to do I ordered this particular latch-hook project for two reasons: 1) cheapest price through Amazon and 2) lots of colors in it. It's so beautiful that my husband wants to frame it. I loved seeing those pieces of yarn form themselves into this beautiful picture!",4 "Beat expectations I ordered this kit for my grandaughter who loves crafting. I remember doing latch hook projects years ago and thought it was something new and different for her to try. The kit is high quality...beautiful colors, nice size. I can't wait to help her start a new craft. She loves horses and takes riding lessons so this should be right up her alley. Product arrived in a timely fashion and in perfect condition.",4 "Deer latch hook kit This was the first latch hook kit I had done in a while! Don't go by the pattern that's printed on the canvas that will just frustrate you I promise haha. I always followed the chart on the paper that it came with, no it's not color coordinated and it's black and white with symbols for each color. It was a little confusing at first but once I started remember what symbol went with what color it was much easier. The colors are NOT packaged separately which is what I've seen a lot a people not happy about. While I would agree that it would be easier for the colors to be separately packaged from one another, I don't think they're packaged that way so that you can have some extra of each color in case you lose any or what have you. What I found helped before I started (though it is a pain) is sort out all the colors first off and separate them in baggies and on each baggie I put the symbol that went with that color on the chart so I made sure that it was the right one. All in all after the confusion it was a really fun project that kept me busy :).",4 "This latch hook rug is something else This latch hook rug is very confusing. The colors on the hook rug do not match the colors of the yarn. You have to follow exactly what's on the chart or your picture won't look like the picture on the box. For the mountain in the background, they have orange instead of blue. Yellow, orange and purple instead of brown and light brown and black for the deer. This is the most ridiculous rug I've ever seen. When I used to do latch hook rugs the colors of the pattern matched the yarn that came with it. Whoever did this, just wanted to make things more nerve rackingly confusing and wanted to boggle your brain.",0 "You will love doing this Great picture, especially hanging here in northern Michigan. It was really great fun to do and I've absolutely NO complaints with Amazon (always great to do business with, nor with the manufacturer, Caron. You'll have great fun doing it.",4 "Looks OK done This was not a great kit, but it is OK when done. I was disappointed in the yarn quality. A lot of short and too long yarn pieces and the diameter varied greatly. A lot of some colors left over and others ran short on count.",2 "wonderful for preteen/teen My 12 year old asked for this for Christmas and she loves it. She did have to make a color code sheet for herself where she took a piece of yarn and matched it to the color on the latch hook template because she uses the colors on the template where the yarn goes instead of the more complicated black and white sheet to place her yarn in the right spot on the latch hook . This works very well for her. This was the only horse I could find that did not look too young for her. I am very happy with the kit.",4 "latch n hook I was very disappointed that the hook was not included here. I gave this to my niece, when she opened it, no hook. Why?",2 "MAGICAL This is so wonderful. Something to keep me busy, focused, and to make this as a gift for my Mom. She loves horses a lot.",4 "Difficult and confusing, but worth it!! I had done only a few hook rugs when I attempted this one. It is very large and has 16 different colors that don't match up with the chart. And 20 bundles of wool that need to be separated by color. Although it took me over 2 months to complete, I loved it when finished. The flowers are beautifully nuanced and you can practically smell them. I framed it with a 2"" wide dark brown frame (perfectly matches the rug background color) that I also ordered from Amazon. It looks great on the wall!!",3 "Beautiful Horse... I have done several latch hook kits over the years and this one at first was a bit challenging with the colors being so similar to one another. But I made a box with dividers awhile back and it makes it so much easier to sort out a cpl into the box and grab from there. The finished project is going up on my wall. ;)",4 "Great Gift My sister and I have been doing latch work for years and although the colors are very specific, this is a fun thing to do when we dont see anything good on tv.",4 "Beautiful Pattern and Complicated This is a great looking rug. I did break the latch hook after a few rows but that may have been my fault. This is the first latch hook rug I have done and I may have been a little rough with the latch hook. I wasn't able to pull it thru the rug smoothly. It is very large and the colors are very close in hue. It took me a long time to sort the colors and to figure out which is which. So for my first project, it is time consuming and complicate. I should have started with something a lot smaller and less colors. But I do love it and it is very, very pretty. If I ever get it done, NO ONE will be walking on it. It will go on a wall.",4 "Orca latch rug Very nice rug for the whale lover. It is a caron, which means a stiff matt to work with, so get a heavy duty latch hook.",4 "A Beautiful Gift I ordered this kit from Stuff4Scrapbooking and it arrived right on time. It took a very long time to complete (my sister estimated about sixty hours, but I think it was a little less), but it was absolutely beautiful. The picture on the front of the box is accurate, but I think the colors were actually more vivid in the actual rug.It wasn't easy to tell the two light greens apart, however; I had to lay out all of the colors at the beginning using the color key included in the box in order to see which yarn was light green and which was sage. The pale pinks were also a little confusing, but with the key I could separate them.It's complicated to make but quite beautiful. My mother really loved it.",4 "Colors are confusing I bought it and it is impossible to follow on the canvas - only if you look at chart. I'm not a begginer but this kit drives me crazy. Colors on the canvas very confusing. They dont represent the actual color of yarn. I tried to finish this project couple times but I really dont like it.",3 "Beautiful Deer Latch Hook Kit Have not had a chance to work on this yet, but if it is like other latch hook kits I have worked on it will be beautiful when finished. My husband used to hunt deer and will love it on the wall in his den.",4 "Beautiful Latch Hook! This piece truely captures the harvest bounty! The colors are vibrant and design easy to follow! Plus the price was the best I found anywhere!",4 "order cancelled Ordered rugs from Joann, 2 weeks later get an email which said ""your order has been canceled"",no other explanation. Seems like a great business practice to me. The items were still offered for sale. They won't get my business again.",0 "Cute beads, but difficult to use My daughter received this bead set for her 3rd birthday. The hand painted beads are bright and attractive, and she was eager to start beading. However, the rough texture of the wood on the inside of the beads makes it a frustrating experience- she isn't able to bead without assistance. We ended up exchanging the beads for a set with a smoother interior surface. My sister also purchased these beads for her nearly three year old, and she had the same experience; her daughter was unable to string the beads- the laces snag on the rough interior surface, making it difficult to bead.",1 "fine motor fun The quality of this bead set is great, but they're a bit difficult for an early bead stringer. Stringing beads is a skill to master between 18 and 24 months, but the channels through which you must thread the cord are a bit too long (accomodating the fun graphics) and hard to do for someone in that age range. They weren't the right toy for my 20 month old son to learn on. I recommend this toy for a child who can already string beads and complete other lacing toys. For them, this would be a great gift.",2 "Locker Hooking Twine This was exactly as described. Makes locker hooking easier already having the twine cut the length that you need. Twine is really sturdy and does not fray when pulled through rug mesh. Great product.",3 "Locker Hooking Twine I was having a hard time finding this item in the town where I live. It is great for locker hooking.",4 "True to its name I wouldn't call this ""dull"" in the context of the distressed look Ranger is known for but the glitter to glue ratio in this one seems to favor the glue over the glitter. It has a very subtle effect, so if you are looking to add a lot of bling, this one isn't going to get you there, its very soft and hardly reflects light, probably thus the name lace.",2 "no glitter it's called glitter glue, but there is no glitter. it's really dull. I wish somebody had written a review, so I am writing this.",0 "Nice range of colors I like Stickles glitter glue for decorating greeting cards. Whenever I run out of a color from myMartha Stewart Crafts Glitter Glue Set, 24 Per Pack, I get single color replacement glitter glues from Stickles. The Stickles bottle has a narrow aperture, so it is easy to place small dabs of glitter/glue where you need it.See customer image above for an example of a greeting card I made using Stickles Glitter glue (the outline around the embossed image).",4 "just love them if you like glitter, you'll love these;and they come in so many great colors...what I love is how fine the tip is so that you can be as exact as you want and the glitter is so fine the tip is not easily clogged....I have enough glitter to open my own store, so I consider myself a bit of a glitter conisuer, and I love these",4 "Great, versatile product! These Ranger stickles can be used in so many different ways: You can squeeze them and leave them as they come straight from the bottle, you can spread them around for a thick or a thin layer, you can even use them as glue to embed gemstones or other small objects. They're lots of fun to play with!",4 "Amazing on my cards! I'm using it on my Christmas cards and it looks just like snow. Beautiful affect! It will be very versatile for use in my scrapbooks and on my cards.",4 "LOTS OF GLITTER!!!! Drys GREAT!!! The glitter glue is GREAT!!! There's TONS of glitter in it, I'm not sure why the other reviews that said it didn't have much glitter in it; unless they got an ""bad egg"" out of the bunch. It drys pretty fast and it's easy to apply with the nice pointy tip!! I actually wanted to buy ""firefly"" but bought ""green"" instead on accident. My project was a success regardless though. It seems kind of expensive but I'm not sure because I didn't look at what it may be in stores (such as Michaels or JoAnn's) but with the convenience of it being shipped, you can't really be that picky :)",4 "Ranger 1/2-Ounce Stickles Glitter Glue, Stardust Ranger 1/2-Ounce Stickles Glitter Glue, Stardust- Glitter glue comes in handy in my art and craft projects. Very colorful and sparkly!",4 "Easy to use Stickles Glitter Glue is really easy to use and adds just the right amount of ""bling"" to any project! Love the turquoise color!",4 "lots of sparkle Looks like the color of ""ruby slippers"" from the Wizard of Oz. Bright, cheerful red, lots of sparkle, and intense color.",4 "very subtle light pink It doesn't look pink in the bottle but it is very true to its name, a subtle light pink. Not a lot of sparkle in this one. Its not dull, but the light reflecting properties of the glitter in this glue are not as reflective as some of the other colors such as 'crystal'.",2 "true to its name This one has more glue than glitter, it has a very soft, subtle effect and is true to its name, baby blue.",2 "NOT A 15PK! I ordered this product because the title says ""15 pack"". However, there are only 12 per pack. I ordered them for my wedding and really needed the 24 or so doilies I was shorted. I requested that they send me the missing doilies ASAP, but they did not make it here before the wedding. They were decent quality, for the ones I did receive.",2 "The word ""kit"" is not accurate In no way is this a bad review on the sellers part, they did great. Good packaging and the product arrived on time in great shape. What I didn't like was the fact the this ""kit"" did not include an actual latch hook tool. It is essentially a box of yarn with a pattern the reason I assumed one would be included was because of the word kit.",1 "Latch Hook Nightmare! A previous reviewer compared it to climbing a mountain, or something like that. We saw, be bought, we climbed what we consider to be the ""nonsensical stairway to temporary insanity."" The pattern was so off, the colors so similar and not reflected on the canvas...This is not a project to undertake by the light of a fireplace. This requires FULL LIGHT to distinguish the subtle differences in color palette.The borders weren't even correct-what a mess! We had to make-up lines that we accidentally skipped-don't work w/ anyone on it, it will throw you both off! We are so glad this project is finished. 2 stars for fast delivery, detail of horse and some extra thread I could make additional design on border incorporating our last name. Still....If you don't want to be totally ""put-off"" latch hooking, then try another kit. We paid too much for this pain in the neck!",1 "Galloping Horse Latch Hook Kit This will be a Christmas present for my daughter, who loves horses. Its the perfect size. I've been looking all over in Hobby Lobby and Michaels, but did not like their selection. I'm so glad I found this on Amazon.com. Now I just have to work steadily on it so I can have it ready for Christmas.",4 "Larger Then It Looks If you are like me then a lot of the time prduct dimensions don't mean anything. This Latch Hook kit is one of the larger ones and will take a considerable amount of time to finish. Some can be daunted by the task of trying to complete what looks like a mammoth project. If you Latch Hook for hobby then I might suggest a smaller mat but if you are confident that no mountain is too high to climb then feel free to do this one. I looks absolutely beautiful once complete and has an incredible amoung of detail for a Latch Hook.",2 "Great transaction !! Products as advertised, arrived promptly, well packed. The brushes were excellent quality and right for the purpose I purchased them for. These brushes are actually not toys as referenced by Amazon, but for artists. They were top notch on all counts. Would buy from this seller again.",4 "super duster-blender These little Camel hair brushes are perfect for dusting off your pencil drawing as you proceed, of eraser particles and grahite residue. It also functions as a blender of graphite when you want to soften the tone or contrast of a drawing. I have no opinion of it's value in painting.",4 "Nice set The hair on these brushes is so soft, but very durable and work very well with acrylic paint. Thank you.",4 "Worth the money spent... This is a good set of basic brushes, worth the few dollars I spent. This was an impulse buy, I added it to an order I was putting in and am glad I did buy them.",3 "Good quality for a low price For 8$, these are a steal. I'm sure there are better quality brushes out there, but these are pretty good for making good broad washes with watercolors. It's SO nice to have a nice 3" brush that can really lay down some water or paint over a big area. I went over these ahead of time, and "brushed" them to get the loose hairs out. I then also wet them and used them once or twice on a spare piece of paper. I lost a few hairs in the testing phase, but not much. By the time I started painting with them, they were fine.An affordable price for a very useful product that can be really hard to find at your local store. Well worth the price. I'd recommend them.",3 "great for camera lenses I got this because anything labeled as being used with cameras costs a lot more money. This package was relatively cheap for basically the same thing Sure, the larger brushes are a bit too large for most lenses, though still useable. The small one is just right!",3 "nice for the price got these for applying pastel ground to mat board. works well, price was great. nice and soft. will also be using them for washes.",3 "Great Brushes First off, these are not toys and that should be changed as it took me a while to find the right flat wash bruses as they were categorized wrong. These brushes work great for doing large washes with watercolor and also for cleaning pencil and eraser marks off artwork. They seem pretty sturdy but have lost a bristle or too. Happy with the the variety of sizes for the price. Shipped quickly. Thank you.",4 "Great brushes I am a new watercolor painter. I have learned some new techniques to use with these brushes because they dont streak the color. Smooth finish and makes a wonderful blue sky picture",4 "Good brush set These are very nice and soft, using for cleaning up my pencil drawings and burnishing same. The price is very good for the set and delivery was fast as usual. Very happy with this purchase.",4 "It failed expectations They are OK. I use the,m but I had to go and get new ones because these did not do the job right.",2 "Beautiful This patch is well made and colorful. It is an iron on, but I sewed it on to my bag. No regrets about this purchase, I'm thrilled.",4 "yellow submarine patch great, good value again. I think this patch is discontinued. I collect beatles artifacts. Thanks ken, thanks ken, thanks ken",4 "cool patch this is a really cool patch. kind small but fits on my book bag perfectly. WEEE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE",4 "Stupendous!!! Gorgeous patch! Beautiful embroidery. Was shipped quickly as well. Affixed one patch to my backpack and the other to my jeans to fix a sea of holes. Very happy!",4 "Easy to Use My wife used her mom's Singer in the '80's and she was able to start using this one with ease. My only criticicsm is that it took 6 weeks for the machine to arrive.",4 "Don't trust Singer I agree...don't trust Singer. My machine never sews a good stitch and the bobin continuously falls out it's case causing huge loops in my stitching. I contacted them and got a standard e-mail- they didn't address the issue at all and didn't offer a suggestion or solution. $199 down the tubes!",1 "this machine [isn't good] I thought I could trust a Singer. WRONG. I spend more time trying to unjam the machine then I spend actually sewing. There's always something wrong with it.I grew up sewing on my mom's ancient singer (one of those cute little black machines that only goes forward). That thing is probably 60 or 70 years old and still sews like a dream. I wish my mom would trade with me...",0 "VERY PLEASED I've had this machine for over a year and have found nothing bad to say about it. I'm an avid quilter and have turned out many beautiful projects with this machine in the past year. I use this machine everyday and have had no problems with it that weren't associated with user error. I've recently upgraded to another machine with more stitches and functions and it's a Singer too! I've researched other higher priced machines and have found that Singer is well worth the money. Even though I have a new one I'll still be keeping this one to use. I'm very pleased with Singer.",4 "Singer 32 Stitch sewing Machine I am a forty three year old woman who is new to sewing. My machine is wonderful. I approached this as a new person would, taking time to read the instructions because I had to learn how to use all of the functions. My machine works like a charm. It doesn't even make a lot of noise. The instruction book is well thought out and easy to follow. I would advise any new sewer to purchase this machine. In my estimation, the Singer name is still a good one. I plan to do all sorts of home decorating projects and I think this machine will be able to stand up to them.",3 "A workhorse I got this machine about a year ago & I love it. It sews anything I try to feed it. I don't do a lot of light fabrics like laces and chiffon but anything from light cotton to mending my husbands work overalls just is not a problem with this Singer machine. I hope to start more actual sewing and I think this machine will do fine for now. If I outgrow it though you better believe I am going to go back to a Singer.",4 "it's good until you need it fixed i really liked this machine until my needle clamp went awol during a move. since this is a mass-marketed low-end machine, singer does not market replacement parts for it, and nobody's willing to help. my local sewing store has a lot of machines lying around for parts; that's my only hope at this point. caveat emptor.",1 "Great for Beginners This is the first sewing machine that I have ever used.I decided to purchase this machine after comparing prices, features and reading reviews.I took my time and read the instruction booklet that came with it.There have been times that I have been frustrated cause the thread breaks, the stitches get stuck under the bobbin, the thread bundles up, I incorrectly wound up the bobbin.Gosh, it sure takes patience to get familiar with the machine especially if one has never used one.After trials and errors I learned that its important to read each and every word and follow all the steps in the book and use the right foot,stitch width,tension, etc...All I can say for those that are having difficulty please read and reread all of the information in the book and have patience...I have mended pants, made a blanket, taken in seams.Buying this machine has been a good choice its sturdy and stitches well.Its better than what I expected after being told by my mother that a newer Singer Machine does not compare to the old ones that are over 30 years old. My mother refuses to buy an electric machine but I'm hoping to convince her to get one like mine.",4 "Great Machine For the Money I got this machine for my birthday. It works great. I have'nt had a single problem at all, I've made a quilt and some puppets and some stuffed animals. It handled several layers of denim great too. It's a workhorse!",4 "I love it! I have an older model of this machine. I have NEVER had to service it in the 14 yrs I have had it. It still sews wonderfully. For the lady with the loopy thread you need to adjust your bobbin tension. I highly recommend this machine. I have made costumes, quilts, dresses, curtains and much more with mine.",4 "Durable I bought this for my daughter in law several Christmas's ago. She is using it a lot for various different projects with no trouble at all.",4 "He's my review I currently am borrowing this exact singer from a friend and I love it. It's a solid machine that has stood the test of time. My friend has had hers for 9 years. She has three kids and I have five and between us we have made everything from halloween coustumes to quilts. It's perfect for our needs. I likes hers so much that I am waiting for this model to go on sale so I can have my own.",2 "Wow..really fun painting This is amazing stuff. Use it just in a few small places to see how it operates,. I would to love seeing it demonstrated by a Golden paint expert.",4 "Great color!!!! Golden is the best!! I love Golden paints. They cost more but well worth it and you only need to use a little so they go a long way. Good price! Thanks!",4 "Very Very Good Machine I've read other reviews about this Singer Machine and totally disagree with the bad reviews. This is my first machine and I will say if you don't know much about the machine then is difficult.The machine sews very well, and the automatic needle thread is excellent. It's fast and it saves you time. My sister who has being sewing for years likes this machine very much.I truly believed these bad reviews are from user error.",3 "sewing machine works well This machine had mixed reviews when I ordered it. I was desperate for a new one since I had 40 play costume pieces to complete. The tension adjusts well, it threads quickly although I don't use the needle threader. I have not had any speed issues - runs the same as my 20yr old Singer. The free arm is removed and replaced easily. Still running well after several weeks of continuous sewing. Used felt, broadcloth, muslin and interfacing. Did not run into problems with multiple layers of felt/interfacing. Well worth the money",3 "I Love My Little Singer I have never sewed before in my life, but wanted to give it a try. I researched a lot of machines and this one seemed to be the best for the price. I also have to admit, it was really cute. Well, I LOVE IT!!!! I was up and sewing in one day! It does go a little to fast for me sometimes, but I am still getting used to it.This is a fun machine and if you are a beginner like me you won't regret buying it.",4 "Great for a Beginner I bought this machine about two years ago because it was cute and in my price range. After two years of regular to heavy use, the machine stopped working. Apparently the timing mechanism went out, which I was told would happen again. At $80 for a repair, I decided it wasn't worth it, and bought a better machine instead.Even though the machine stopped working, I still loved it. It looked nice sitting on my table, and was pretty intuitive and easy to use. The threading was simple, although the automatic threader isn't too helpful. The knobs are all easy to access, and the built in storage is great. The thread cutter can be hard to find, and doesn't cut too well, though.I would recommend this machine to anyone who is just starting out with light to moderate sewing projects. It wasn't until I started working on the machine fairly regularly that it stopped working. If you're looking for an attractive machine for mending and small projects, I definitely recommend this one.",2 "Easy to use for a beginner I received this machine for Christmas and I love it! I'm a complete sewing novice, so I needed a machine with that is easy to use & has straightforward instructions. This one fits the bill. My only complaint is the needle threader--it's much, much easier just to thread the needle manually.",4 "Great value and works well I researched many machines before I purchased this one. I'm happy to say I made the right choice! It's easy to use, made well and for the right price!",4 "Singer 6038 46 Stitch Function Sewing Machine The first thing was the design and colors that caught my attention. I am a beginner sewer and I love it! Threading the machine is way easier than the ones we had in high school in the early 80's. The only thing I have had a problem with so far is the button hole maker, it seems as though the return mechanism has a small problem with catching the presserfoot. With a little more practice I should be able to make perfets button holes.",4 "So easy for a newbie! I just got my Singer 6038, and even though I haven't had a chance to delve into my window covering projects yet, I sat down and watched the video and was sewing in minutes! The video is great for novice sewers and covers all the basics. I'm a visual person so this was one of the big reasons I bought the machine.Everything on it is easy, intuitive, and it's fun to look at too! All of the bells and whistles I could ever need for my home dec projects. I highly recommend it!",4 "love my new singer! i must admit, i have not used a sewing machine since 8th grade. my sweet boyfriend bought me this singer 6038 for my 29th birthday yesterday and i already love it! i just made a cute bag/purse that i finished in no time. i look forward to using this machine quite often.",4 "Easy to use This item is user friendly. As a beginning sewer I didn't know what to think. Thanks to this machine I completed a toddler quilt in 2 days! No one can believe I did it! I would recommend this to anyone.",4 "So far so good. My husband was going to purchase a sewing machine from a Consumer Reports online recommendation, but I decided to go to amazon.com first to see what kind of price was available. The Singer 6038 was not on the list, but after reading all the reviews and seeing the price and free shipping deal, I decided to give it a try.It's been easy so far and in one day I made three small pillows plus sewed together a preprinted childrens fabric book pattern. It's working great!",4 "This machine is bad My 1st shipment of this sewing machine had a broken part. Then when I received my replacement one, the machine was worse. It was making a grinding noise. I like Singer sewing machines but this model is defective. Do not buy- you will regret it..",0 "Love it Took a little while to learn how to use this machine, but it's my first machine. It's great once you get used to it.",4 "Easy to use, quick to learn This is my first-ever sewing machine, and I found it very straightforward & easy to learn. The instruction booklet is comprehensive, with lots of good graphics. I love this machine!",4 "Love it so far! I got this 2 months ago for my birthday and love it! It was even easy for a boy with no sewing experience to get goin in no time. I didn't even have to watch the included VHS tape.",4 "Very Disappointed Well, in the beginning it must have been ""dumb luck"", because, after a few successful hemming tries, I recently tried simple repair to seams, straight stitching, and the bobbin is jamming up the works. I cannot seem to adjust the bobbin tension to the slight change in fabric and the insturctions are no help. After hours and hours of trial and error, I have given up. My 30 year old singer sewed rings around this one for ease of use. I caution you, prepare to spend a lot of time learning how to adjust this machine's numerous dials from one project to another. -- And the instructions and video are no help for simple sewing --",0 "Waste of Time Now- I see the price of the sewing machine went [down]- no wonder- it's an awful machine to use. They are probably getting complains left and right and decided to lower the price. The machine I received didn't have an outer shipping box. It was hard to use the automatic threader- the threader was bent... what a waste of time- I spent more time trying to thread the needle than anything else.. I hate this sewing machine...",0 "This is not the Singer Company I remember. This machine was broken when received and I can see why. They make the parts out of plastic! How easily they break apparently. If you want a cheaply made machine, buy this one. I sent mine back.",0 "Years of disappointment I've never written an Amazon review before. But as I'm searching for a new sewing machine, I feel compelled to wrote a review for this Singer.I really wanted to like this machine. I grew up with machines around, including an industrial Juki and a vintage Singer, all of my life. I still use the vintage Singer for straight sewing because it was awesomely built and meant to last, but I needed another machine that could do zigzag stitches. I found this one. A machine clearly NOT meant to last.It worked ok at first, but after one or two months, the tension got all crazy. Projects as simple as sewing curtains took three times as long as they should have. A third of the time would be spent sewing a STRAIGHT line, and two thirds of the time was spent undoing the huge sections where the tensions would go all crazy, leaving a jumbled mess that I would have to undo. It was the biggest headache ever.I took it to get it fixed at a local repair shop, and the moment I pulled out the machine, the guy just nodded knowingly. He told me he could fix it, but that it was such a crappy machine that he didn't expect it to go anywhere. He even told me that if I needed to bring it in again, which he thought I would have to, that he'd fix it again for free.Sure enough, he was right. But I didn't even bother bringing it back in. What's the point? After one use, it'd go back to causing a big ball of tangled mess.I bought this machine in 2003. It's now many years later, and I'm still bitter.",0 "Great paper weight I bought this sewing machine for my wife. Please understand this review is based solely on the expletives that spewed from my wife's mouth while sewing with this machine. Apparently bunching up, inadequate speed and difficulty threading the needle were some issues. I just remember my wife always using the stitch ripper to undo a tangled mess. However, the Singer Machine did one positive thing! It made me look like a super hero when I surprised my wife with a Pfaff Expressions 3.0. She dropped kicked the Singer and has never looked back! Seriously, if you are a novice sewer, try to save up for an intermediate machine. I realize it isn't fair to compare the Pfaff {a $1700 machine} with the Singer.",1 "A great basic sewing machine for a novice at sewing! I bought this machine, in anticipation of receiving the Singer Izek (the machine with the Gameboy) in the distant future, so that I could get started on my home decorating projects. I figured, ""I will just try it out, and then I can return it when my Izek gets here."" As it turns out, I quickly became very attached to this machine. It is very attractive to the eye and the knobs and wheels are all very simple and intuitive to use.I really only planned to use this sewing machine in order to make some window valances and cornices for my house, and I have found that it is very simple to use and heavy-duty enough to handle thick upholstery fabric. It doesn't have a zillion and one different stitches or other bells and whistles, but it certainly has enough to meet the needs of somebody who is not an advanced seamstress, and yet it is still not an ""entry-level"" model. For what I was planning to do with this machine, I really didn't need all of the stitches and other bells and whistles.As it turns out the Izek arrived quite quickly and after watching the video that arrived with it, I decided to return the Izek and keep the Singer 6038! The video for the Izek demonstrated the laborious process of programming in the kind of stitch you wanted to make, every single time you wanted to change a stitch. With the 6038, all you had to do was turn a knob to achieve the same result. The choice between the 2 machines seemed like a no-brainer. The 6038 is a great machine, reasonably priced, and easy to use. Within 2 days of owning this machine, I had made 2 huge valances for my kitchen, and now I look forward to making more. I highly recommend this machine to anybody who is new to sewing, but does not want the most basic model out there. Within 10 minutes of unpacking this machine, you will be well on your way to many creative projects!",4 "Great Machine I have been sewing since I was a child. I LOVE this machine!! It is the best I have ever used. I have had no problems whatsoever with it, and now even look forward to hemming and small fixit's. I use to avoid delicate or heavy fabrics with my other machines because the tension would always muck up. I've nad no trouble adjusting the tention (when needed) and the machine sews beautifully!! This is also a very quiet machine!! The needle threader is wonderful. Very easy to see and use stitch adjustment nobs and the included video is very helpful if you need more instruction than what is in the manual. However, Singer I suggest an instruction DVD for easier menu search. All in all, highly recommended. Totally don't get the negative reviews.",4 "Easy to use and afforadable too! I have been sewing on a Brother sewing machine for 13 years and decided I needed a new one. I'm so glad I got this one. It's metal construction makes it very durable, and the plastic outer shell makes it very attractive. I've been a stay-at-home mom for 14 years and supplement our income by making curtains and doing repairs, so I needed a new machine. This one is much faster than my old machine and has more power for sewing over those blue jean seams that are such a pain. I had no trouble with the needle threader or any of the other features and the video was very helpful in introducing me to my new machine. I am looking forward to making my daughters' Easter dresses on my new machine! I have to admit, some of the other reviews made me a little nervous, but I'm glad I bought this machine anyway. I think most of the complaints come from user error and impatience. I recommend this machine highly.",4 "Wonderful sewing machine I bought this machine based on the positive comments I read here on Amazon.com. I am extremely pleased with my purchase. In fact, I have no negative comments at all. The free instruction video was very helpful to me as this is my first sewing machine. The buttonhole accessory included is much better than others I've seen. I am rather new to sewing and this machine was a snap to use. I love the needle threader device on this machine. Its very easy to use. The machine is also not as heavy as other portables I've seen and is easy to carry.",4 "Great Machine My husband bought this machine for me as a gift knowing that I have an interest in sewing, but have limited abilites. My experiences with sewing machines were limited and troublesome until I tried this one. It was very easy to figure out and the knobs and buttons were very easy to read and use. I was able to thread the machine quickly and easily, and I was sewing within a few minutes. I love this machine and will be keeping it quite a long time. I would highly recommend it for a beginner, but even an expert will love it's ease of use and durability. Happy sewing.",4 "Jury is still out, but.... Well, I have not had it that long, but...If you are looking for a multifunction, first machine, then this would be a good choice for the price.On thee plus side:1. The instructional video is very helpful. Watch it before using the machine. It will save you a lot of grief.2. The drop in bobbin is very easy and convenient.3. The clear bobbin cover makes monitoring amount of bobbin thread a snap. It reduces the chances of running out of thread at inconvenient times.4. The shape and color are unusual. It reminds me of an orca whale. Subsequently, I nicknamed mine "Shamu".5. The easy threading system works well up to the needle (see below). It can be done with one hand.6. Comes with all the basic feet you need.7. Feed dogs drop for free motion quilting.Minus:1. "Automatic" threading of the needle? NOT!! I can thread the needle faster the old fashion way. This function has not worked once for anyone that I asked to try it or me. (Not even the gal in the instructional video can get it right the first time.)2. It "eats" the fabric if you start a seam too close to the edge.3. I have the IMPRESSION that it will break if I try thick fabric (e.g. denim). This is my first brand new machine: the plastic parts seem flimsy or delicate compared to my 20 and 30 year old all metal models.Thanks for listening.",3 "Excellent sewing machine! I am very happy with my new machine. It's the first new sewing machine I've had in 42 years, and it is just as good as my trusty, and wonderful, old Singer "portable" machine. It is even more lightweight, probably because of the outside plastic case. I find it to be very simple to use. The automatic threader works beautifully, and is a great feature. The machine was easy to learn to use by watching the video and reading quickly through the instruction booklet. My only complaint is minor: the bobbin does not fill up more than half way before it automatically stops. I've learned to fill up two bobbins at a time, just because they seem to run out quickly while I do my machine quilting. I've made several quilted tote bags and one baby quilt so far, and it has been excellent for those jobs.",4 "First machine defective; second excellent! The first machine that I recieved was defective. Singer felt that it was either a defective motor or a defective foot control pedal. Amazon quickly replaced it at no cost to me. The second machine was wonderful. I watched the video but found the instruction manual to provide better instructions on threading the machine. The customer service representative at Singer said that many people call them with threading issues on this machine. If you follow the instruction manual you shouldn't have a problem. The features seemed quite easy to use. I tried out most of the stitches and they looked great. No tension problems. I used the button hole foot within an hour of opening the box and after a few adjustments had a perfect button hole. After watching the video I decided to try freehand monogramming. They recommend a hoop to stabilize the fabric. I didn't feel like hunting one down so I tried it without. I was absolutely amazed to find that I was able to produce beautiful professional looking script monograms quickly. Now all of the neighbor kids want one. Based on my experience with this machine I would highly recommend it.",4 "Gets the job done. Hm. I thought I'd written and submitted a review for this, but it never showed up. I'll try again.This machine and I got off on a bad foot, but overall it's OK.The bad:- included oil bottle leaked all over the accessories compartment during shipping. I took apart and dried off everything I could, but it all still reeks of oil. I'm leery of putting the bottle back in the compartment, 'cause it'd have to go on its side again. This then becomes a storage issue.- bobbin loading didn't work like I thought. I assumed it would pop over when full as other machines I've used do, but instead the "stopper" just sort of almost stops the full bobbin from turning.- drive belt came off during shipping. I was able to remove the small side panel and wiggle my fingers in and get it repositioned (which was relatively easy, thankfully), but opening the plastic casing any more would have required removing all of it, which would have required a very long thin screwdriver that exceeded the contents of my decently-stocked toolbox.- needle threader doesn't line up if the needle is fully seated. However, the needle can be pulled down a fraction of an inch before tightening the screw, and the threader will line up properly.I haven't yet watched the video, but the manual is good and the operations are fairly straightforward if you've used another machine before. Changing stitches and stitch widths is pretty easy and straightforward.The machine isn't very fast even at full speed (my old White was faster), but it gets the job done and there are some handy accessories, including button sewers and buttonholers and a few different specialty feet. I had no problems with the variable-speed pedal control (it's more sensitive than that old White, at any rate).Other people have complained about the plastic body, but it's really just a plastic shell over a metal body, so the core of the thing is sturdy enough without all the extra weight of an all-metal machine (like my old one). The bad thing in my eyes is that the case Amazon recommended to go with this (Singer 611 - you can read my review of that on its product page) is little more than a sturdy dustjacket. I'm used to a case that allows the machine to be integrated in and only the top has to be removed to use the machine, but this combo doesn't get that privilege. The integral carry handle on the machine is pretty nice, though, and actually more comfortable to carry than the case.Overall, not a bad machine. Not a great machine, either, but for the price you get a pretty good amount of functionality.",2 "singer 6038 The appearance on the outside of the machine is striking. Indicating something special is in front of you. On closer inspection the exterior coverings seem flimsy and not quiteup to fit and finish caliber that a singer should be,(cost cutting corners are a bad thing.) But you can't judge a book by its cover, set up and sewing are what this sewing machine is made to do and so far I have been very impressed by both, set up is explained very well on a step by step video and booklet.sewing material has been great so far , no complaints.and expect to have this machine for a long time. for the price i paid i can over look the plastic shell.",3 "What a piece of junk! Can't believe Singer would put their name on this machine! Plastic pieces galore, all too easy to break. The noise alone requires ear plugs! After reading the reviews, obviously unexperienced with quality sewing machines, I thought I was getting a gem. Turned out to be a piece of dung. Now I have to pay a hefty return fee. Don't buy this product!!!",0 "Arrived Broken My Mother-in-law purchased this machine for Christmas and it arrived from Amazon broken. I returned the machine, obviously if it can't handle shipping it isn't worth the money. Amaxon was GREAT about taking it back.",0 "It breaks, can't get parts Help! You can not get some parts for this sewing machine! Would you buy a car that you can not acquire parts to fix it. Like any machine it will need maintenance. If you do not belive me, try calling the Singer 1.800. number, I have been waiting for 4 months for the handle that broke off. This machine sews ok. The older hard metal Singer are better, if you can find a good one.The sewing machine is very heavy, that when I was transporting it from one room to another room, the handle broke, and almost ""landed"" on my foot. I have another singer sewing machine made in 1945-it sews better than this machine (Singer 6038). In addition, the Built-In Switch Pattern(the far-left dial) ""jams-up."" However, the machine looks great.",2 "But is it dual voltage? I want a dual voltage machine. Is this one? Does anyone know of one out there? Thanks!",4 "Very Impressed! I'm a beginner so I wanted something easy to use, and I found it!I was working on an old machine that was so difficult, but this is simple to use machine is great. Direction are easy to use and sews beautiful. The only down point is that it isn't very quite, however, compared to some of the other's i've used, this is somewhat common. I would really recommend this to anyone. Its cheap to!",4 "As a beginner, I am very pleased. Like another reviewer I had not sewn since Junior High School. After researching this machine, it seemed inexpensive and good for a beginner. I was up and sewing from day one. I have recently entered the world of free motion quilting and have had no problems with the machine (just the operator). I have purchased and used a walking foot and it has been easy to operate. I am not sorry at all I purchased this product. In my quilting class, the teacher used it briefly as I was having trouble figuring out what tension setting I needed, and she thought it was speedy. I have been able to sew slow and fast with this machine.",4 "Very Pleased I have only been sewing for a year, but for me, this is a great machine for a great price. The automatic needle threader is fantastic, the machine has worked very well, and I have little or no complaints. When I bought it there was also a $25 off coupon and a free carrying case, so it was a very good value. I use a machine that is 5x the price of this at my advanced sewing classes and I prefer my Singer 6038.",3 "Not up to Expectations I have owned a portable top-of-the line Singer sewing machine for 35 years and loved it. When it broke, I of course wanted another Singer. I have been greatly disappointed in this model. It doesn't have the ""solid' feel of my other one. Everything is plastic and the light weightness of it made it feel cheap. The light did not illumine the entire sewing area and the large neck made it difficult to locate and lift the presser foot. But what caused me to return it is that it did not sew consistently. I sewed an item with it and it worked okay. Then I changed thread, and the bobbin thread would not pick up and I found the enclosed pamphlet stating that this machine required concise threading to work right. After a frustrating time of trying to find the ""right"" way to thread it again, it finally worked. When I changed the thread the next time, the same thing occurred and I had threaded it exactly according to how I had threaded it when it worked. Talk about a frustrating day! It works and then it doesn't. It might be a defective machine, but if this is typical of the ease of using it, I don't want to deal with it and will get something else.",0 "Great machine Having not used a sewing machine in quite some time, I thought I would try this one. It works wonderfully, and is so easy, I have already made two gowns and a set of drapes. All instructions are explained very well, and the instructional video helps tremendously. The shipping was great, as well - it came in nearly a week before I was expecting it to!",4 "Great sewing machine I purchased my Singer sewing machine 30 years ago, so when my daughter asked for her own sewing machine as a gift for her wedding shower, I, of course, also chose a Singer machine.My daughter is very pleased with the sewing machine. It works extremely well so that I now look to buy her a sewing cabinet. Over the weekend she had a big job to do for her upcoming wedding and the material was very difficult to pin and work with. But the sewing machine had no problem dealing with the shiny, slippery material.I highly recommend it for not only the beginner, but also for an experienced seamstress.",3 "Easy for a beginner! I had not sewed anything since junior high, but decided it was time to save some money and make my own clothing. I searched all sorts of sites on the net and finally decided on this machine. I couldn't be happier! The video it came with was so helpful in reminding me how to get started. The instruction book also has a nice table to show you when to use different kinds of stitches. The presser feet are easy to change and use. I was so proud of myself when I fixed my husband's zipper on his parka, and when I added some buttons with the automatic button-holer to keep it shut. I think this machine is worth the money and stands up to the Singer name.Signed, A Teacher in Alaska",3 "Fabulous machine! I've used a number of machines, but this one is by far my favorite. It's really easy to use, very sturdy, and has lots of great features. My only caution about buying it is that it's nearly impossible to find a carrying/storage case that it can fit into! Aside from that minor issue, I would highly recommend this machine for beginners and more advanced users.",4 "Yes, it is a perfect little machine This is a fine, worthy machine for any capable seamster or seamstress or any beginner. I've been sewing for nearly 30 years. I've made tailored suits, topcoats, heavy-duty canvas equipment carriers, drapes, and upholstered old furniture with Singers using the old, gorgeous treadle model with its outrageously ornate gold-leaf Sphinx. The quality and reliability of Singer machines I've been used to and expected is apparent in this model. It is solidly made with enough functions for the needs of anyone with competence and skill. It is as ""heavy-duty"" as I was used to and has sewn several layers of thick canvas. The 6038 is by no means a ""beginner"" machine. Used with mature experience and patient skill, it is capable of any complex task.Some of these reviews seem unrealistic in expectation or poorly informed and so perplex or amuse me. I agree with another reviewer, this is a ""perfect little machine."" For those reporting disappointment or failure of this model I'd urge to view the video and read the manual completely and thoroughly before concluding something doesn't work. Don't despair. It all works. If something doesn't work, read/view again for perhaps you missed a fine detail will which reveal the cause of your problem.Sewing machines fascinated me and the old machines that first attracted me as a boy were products of steam-engine technology: metal devices rotating and oscillating in coordinated synchronicity performing a complex task. The technology maturing in development over 125 years is apparent in the heritage of this 6038. I admire this machine.",4 "Good for a beginning quilter I bought this machine a year ago after returning a Brother machine. This one was inexpensive and seemed to have everything that I could ever dream of using for quilting. I do agree that the machine has many plastic pieces, but I have not had a problem so far. However, I DO NOT agree with what other reviews have said about the threading system. I have used it every time I have sat at my machine and it has not failed once. Could this be because of a design change within the last 6 months or so? Or it might just be user error. The needle does have to be in a certain position to use properly. Overall, I really like this machine and will continue to use it until I can afford a long arm machine for quilting.",3 "Great beginner workhorse machine My husband originally bought me this machine 5 years ago. I have made 8 quilts, many outfits and sewed for 2 mainstage musical productions on it.It is the little engine that could! Easy to operate and able to be consistent through the long haul, you can't go wrong with this machine!",4 "Great sewing machine!! My mother has this machine. It is great to work with. No problems here.",4 "Problems Galore ***UPDATED*** ***Upadted Info***I will post the update BEFORE the review I posted a while ago. I think it will be more helpful that way. The problem that some people are having with this machine might be the same one I had. The booklet has a misprint in it about the type of bobbin this machine uses. It says it takes a class 15 bobbin. This is NOT true. The real bobbin type needed is a class 66. And I must say, to Singer's credit, their customer service department has been very nice throughout this whole ordeal. Once the bobbin mix-up has been cleared up, I have no complaints with this machine. I'll leave the first review here, in case anyone has similar problems to the ones I had, so you'll know how to fix it. Everyone with problems should check their booklets, it might be attributable to same misprint in the fold out pamphlet, page 9, in the parts list section. Use class 66 bobbins, not 15s.***Old Review***I have been sewing for a LONG time. I've always used Singers. My first sewing machine was my grandmother's 1902 pedal model. There have been numerous sewing machines in my past. This is by FAR the worst one I've ever had the misfortune of trying to use. I HAVE followed all the istructions for threading both the top & the bobbin. This machine will not maintain it's tension. It starts out sewing a seam beautifully, but at random times during the seam will change its tension from too loose to too tight and back to normal, thus producing a totally unusable seam. No adjustment seems to make it happy. It does this regardless of thread or fabric involved.The main trend I've noticed in the reviews here: the novices to sewing think this is a great machine. They obviously have little or nothing to compare it to. The people who sew more have less good things to say about it. It's a very easy machine to learn to use. It would be nice if it actually worked once you've learned how. It only sewed properly for me on 3 garments. After that, it started having it's problems.Personally, I've not had a problem at all with the automatic threader. It's one of the few things that works correctly on this machine. It's certainly less frustrating than actually SEWING with it. The bobbin winder works fine. It's not difficult to thread. I have had a problem getting the thread to go into the bobbin case slots, it's very difficult to get in sometimes.Overall, I wish I had not wasted my time and money on this machine. It's been more frustrating than productive. So far, it's produced only 5 pair of pajama pants & 1 Halloween costume, and most of that was accomplished with much coaxing and constant adjustments. The decorative stitches don't all work properly either. If you've sewn in the last 10 years, or sew regularly, buy something else. It's a cute machine, colorfully different. Sometimes being cute isn't what matters.",1 "Great for a beginner! This is my very first sewing maching and I love it. I have made tons of flannel receiving blankets using the decorative stitches...great baby shower gifts. I have also made about 10 quilts with it (I even made a denim quilt and the machine did great!) I have had it for almost 2 years...no problems. The only thing I bought for it was a walking foot so I can machine quilt. It a great basic machine.",4 "SINGER 6038 46 STITCH FUNCTION SEWING MACHINE The automatic needle theader did not work. I have to thread needle by hand. I'm using the machine anyway.",2 "Don�t count on the rebate if you buy from Amazon... The rebate forms clearly state that they cannot be duplicated (i.e. reproductions won't be accepted). Since Amazon's chosen method of giving out the rebate forms is to let you print them yourself, that means you will be sending in a reproduction. I asked Amazon if they had discussed this with the manufacturer, and whether the manufacturer had agreed to accept the reproductions for purchases on Amazon. Amazon never contacted them, even after they received my request for information, and (at least at the time of this writing) they continue to advertise the rebates that will probably not be honored.",0 "Good machine until it broke I needed a very basic machine. This one had everything I needed and more, and at a very affordable price. It worked great on my first 2 (simple) projects, but when I tried to use it a third time, it broke. Then motor just stopped running. I have to pay to ship it to a warranty center, where the parts are covered but labor is not.",0 "Great little sewing machine I bought this machine used, and so far, I'm pretty happy with it, but I am a beginner sewer.Here are some of the things I wish were different...1. I wish that when I finished sewing, the needle would always end in the up position. When it finishes on the down position and I manually roll it up, the needle usually comes unthreaded when I start sewing again.2. Mine came with a VHS tape with tips and instructions - unfortunately I don't have a VHS player. I would have preferred a DVD.3. The base does not fit into the space of a normal sewing machine table. In order to put it in the sewing table so that the sewing surface is flush with the table, I'd need to make the hole in my table bigger.Overall, I'd recommend it as a basic, beginner machine. It does what I need, but I am only using it for simple projects.",3 "50/50 Chance After reading all of the comments- there are good and bad comments about this sewing machine. Myself, I've had a bad experience with it. My needle threader was bent and I couldn't line it up- it took me longer to thread the machine than to do it manually. Secondly, the motor was making a weird noise and was not moving fast at all. The machine is heavy so it is hard to transport. I would not recommend it since it wasted my time...",0 "sewing machine My wife like it very much to do alteration for her and me clothings",3 "FANTASTIC SEWING MACHINE! You can count on Singer to produce the same basic, simple sewing machine they have for over 100 years, but the contemporary version has some nice features: a device to thread the sewing needle, a nice range of stitches, an easy button-hole stitcher, and even a way to sew buttons on.The price is amazingly low for what I consider to be a fine machine - lightweight, easy to use (although I do recommend watching the video before starting - I didn't and found I missed a few things, and the manual is not very clearly written).All in all, a 5-star recommendation.",4 "What a Relief! AFter struggling for years, with my old machine, (Breaking needles, breaking thread, problems with the bobbins, etc...), this Singer 6038 is a dream for me! Being quite a novice, I was up and sewing in about 15 minutes. At first, the threading instructions were a little confusing, but I put down the manual after my 2nd time, as I got the hang of it! The drop-in bobbin feature saves so much time and hassles! The automatic threader is wonderful, and the machine has been problem-free for me. I highly recommend this machine for beginners and ocassional sewing projects!",4 "Great Deal I am a novice who bought this machine for my sewing class. It had many features that are hard to find in a machine under $200, with free shipping! Some of my favorite features are the top-drop in bobbin, automatic needle threader, and most importantly the one step button hole. There are lots of different stitches too, with horizontal thread delivery. Threading the machine and bobbin are very easy, and if you have trouble, the video is simple and easy to understand. I highly recommend this machine for anyone who wants a simple machine with lots of features.",4 "Great Machine! I bought this machine after having not sewn in about twenty years, and it's great! No problems what-so-over. I think this is a good machine whether you're a novice or expert.",4 "a little disappointed Bought this based on the reviews on Amazon. This is the only electric sewing machine I ever had. The design has a fancy shape, but it is really not very ergonomic. The left end of the machine is so bulging out that it makes access to the presser lever really uncomfortable. I guess this bulging space is taken by the light bulb and the so called automatic threading. The automatic threading a really very useless. It seldom works. After you have done all the hooping and looping of the thread to engage the threader, you might as well save some time by using a manual threader. The electronic speed control is really a joke. It really has one speed. When pressed lightly the motor simply moans and groans. Everything on the machine looks a little cheap, like its going to fall apart anytime. My manual singer can be faster than this electric one which at max speed kind of chugges along. Well, as I said this is my first electric sewing machine and I have nothing to compare it to. But will I recommend it ? Really no.",1 "Spend a little more and get a higher quality machine My sewing is limited to hems, and items for my house, including pillow shams and duvet covers. Although I don't sew often, my standards are high. I use good quality materials, and want my seams to the straight and even. I expect a sewing machine to be heavy-duty enough to sew through two layers of upholstery fabric, plus trim or cording, including where the trim overlaps for tidy joinder. I found the Singer 6038 was not up to these, and other tasks. Specifically, the automatic needle threader did not work after I changed the needle the second time, it was not sturdy enough to sew through overlapping trim or cording, even when I tried to urge it along manually, and I was never able to get the one-step buttonhole feature to work, despite repeated attempts. The machine has a cheap appearance, being made out of plastic, and I am wondering if Singer makes a model with all of the new features, but also with their former sturdy construction.I did like the convenient storage in the base of the machine, the push-button reverse, and the ease of changing needle position, stitch, and pressure foot. However, overall, I have not been satisfied with this machine, and, after working with it for two years, have given it to my mother. I am now seeking to buy a model that will sew through more than two layers, and has a buttonhole feature that works. I recommend spending a little more for a better quality machine.",1 "Sew away! original post in March 04:This is a great product. After watching the video for about an hour, I began hemming my pants right away. Since I purchased this in September 2003, I've been able to sew around 50 pairs of pants and jeans for friends and family. I'd say this is a great investment if you find yourself at the tailors quite a bit. It has saved me a lot of money since I can do it at home instead of forking over $7-$15 at a tailor shop.edited to add:It's October 24th, 2004 and I just wanted to add that it has been over a year since I purchased this machine and it still works great. I'll be the first to admit that I am no sewing expert but this is a good quality product because it does it's job and it hasn't broken down on me. Singer has taken a tedious chore and simplified it so that even the average person can learn to use it as soon as you get it out of the box and plug it in. Not only do they provide a guidebook but also a video to show you some other sewing techniques. Sure there have been occassions where I forget if I'm threading it properly but then I just refer to the manual. With any machine, you need to read instructions and have a lot of patience! (with a lot of emphasis especially on patience..)Overall, this is a great machine for a beginner who plans to sew a bit here and there but as a heavy duty machine, I wouldn't hold high expectations for it. It has held up for over a year and I usually hem everyone's pants all at once (maybe 10 at a time every few months). I'm very pleased with this product as a person who wanted to save a trip to the tailors, it has saved me a lot of money and I think it's paid for itself in the end. Though the only thing I wish Singer would include was the carrying case, as right now I still have it in its original cardbox that it was shipped in.",4 "So Glad I Took a Chance! This is the first sewing machine I've ever owned or used. I have always wanted to learn to sew and shopped around researching sewing machines for a year til I settled on this one. After reading all the mixed reviews I decided to go ahead and purchase this one anyway and I'm SO glad I did!Bear in mind, I've had no previous experience with using a sewing maching except that I know sewing machines are rediculously heavy from having to move my grandmother's machine from one spot to another. This sewing machine is also heavy, but not nearly as heavy as the ones I've come into contact with. It's got an attractive design and the outside is made of a tough plastic like material but it's completely solid throughout. It does NOT appear cheap or flimsy as another reviewer suggested. It's a sturdy enough machine as I carried it to work with me for the day once so that I could bring it with me to an evening sewing class I had enrolled in. It withstood being toted around in the case quite well though I would never do it again. The machine is still quite heavy and not totable.I had problems with the bobbin as others had discussed, almost identical to the others at first. The bobbin strings got all mangled up around the bobbin wheel and I had to remove the metal plate with the included screwdriver to gently get it all out. What I discovered later was that I had been threading the machine incorrectly. I learned the threading technique from off of a video included with my purchase but there are certain nuances about the threading itself that are missed in the film. I had to read the manual to get it right and since then I haven't had a problem with this machine at all. The manual seems intimidating at first glance but it is very easy to follow. And the machine does take sized 66 bobbins as another reviewer suggested.I love this machine and can't imagine having a better machine unless it can sing and dance. I'm careful to shut the machine off in between, while I'm futzing with my sewing project because I have this paranoia about the ingine getting overheated if it just sits there running for hours. Burnout is prone to happen to any machine that's just left running long term so I'm trying not to take any chances. This is a perfect little machine that you can grow with as your sewing skills get better and better. Highly recommended.",4 "Affordable and Functional After my 25 year old Singer electronic passed on, I needed a replacement to sew simple household projects--curtains, dog beds, placemats. The negative reviews gave me pause, but the one-step buttonhole and drop-in bobbin features at such an affordable price made me take a chance on this machine, and I'm glad I did. Ironically, I've sewn very few simple projects since purchasing this machine six months ago. My first task was to cuff several pairs of slacks, for which the blind-hem stitch worked perfectly. I've just completed a silk waistcoat, for which the button-hole feature worked wonderfully the first time (at least after discovering the correct position for one control). My next project will be a renaissance-style wedding dress, and my experience with this machine suggests it will perform above my original expectations. So far, the only problems I've encountered are those I've created myself by improperly threading the machine. My only complaints: it's pretty ugly, and the pressure foot could be heavier.",3 "Great sewing machine I purchased my Singer sewing machine 30 years ago, so when my daughter asked for her own sewing machine as a gift for her wedding shower, I, of course, also chose a Singer machine.My daughter is very pleased with the sewing machine. It works extremely well so that I now look to buy her a sewing cabinet. Over the weekend she had a big job to do for her upcoming wedding and the material was very difficult to pin and work with. But the sewing machine had no problem dealing with the shiny, slippery material.I highly recommend it for not only the beginner, but also for an experienced seamstress.",3 "If you are desperate to sew I am in a hotel and just had to have a sewing fix. Ordered this one for less than $150, it was the only one with an adjustable pressure foot-for thick lofty fabric. It is a POS BUT...if you are an experienced sewer in need of a machine on the cheap you can deal with it's quirks i.e pulling the thread out long enough to not come unthreaded each time you stop and start. It sews a decent stitch, lightweight and comes with standard accs. I would not recommned for a novice because it is a PITA to thread properly and aforementioned stuff.I also ran down to the local shop and picked up some other stuff on the cheap but it's all doable, but again you have to know what you're doing. I think it's kind of like those old car keys that are worn and you have to get the right touch/jiggle to get it to work. For the price you won't cry if it breaks. Hey a disposable sewing machine!",2 "Singer machine Bought this for my wifes birthday. She loves it! You can't go wrong with a Singer. The name has such a strong brand recognition in the industry. I wouldn't have settled for anything less. Price was great. Got it sooner than what the shipping date was expected.",3 "Works great! I have this 70s Kennmore sewing machine and was hoping this would fit. It does and brightly so. Now it feels like I have a brand new machine. Happiness!",4 "Happy wife, however I had to use the dremel My wife has an old singer sewing machine and the bulb could not fit out of the box in the socket. I had to use a dremel to thin the contacts a little because they were somewhat bigger. After fixing it, the bulb rotated and got in place.",3 "plugged it in - works great Fits my old 1963 model Singer and now I have light again - can't say better than that. They did ship this little package in a pretty big box with lots of bubble so maybe they read the previous review.",4 "everything i would expect This bulb perfectly replaced the bulb in my 20 year old Kenmore sewing machine. Installed easily and is bright and clear.",4 "Walmart too lame to stock it It is a light bulb. It is bright. It fits. It is the right price. It should last me a while.",4 "Hard to find item - found The cost was good except having to make a minimum purchase of $25. That new amazon feature really turns me off. I've ordered elsewhere recently to avoid this new gimmick. it is sad to see Amazon stooping to such low levels. I've been a long time prime member but I can foresee that changing. Sorry for the digression. The bulb is good quality and fairly priced (Although having to make a minimum purchase pushes it out of the 5 star zone and all the way down into the 3 star zone.)",2 "Fits well Just what I needed to replace the bulb in my Pfaff machine. I couldn't fine it locally so was relieved to find it on-line and find that it fit just right.",4 "very poor packing; bulb arrived crushed This replacement sewing bulb was packed by Amazon with two books and no packaging materials (such as airpacks) to protect the bulb. as a result, the bulb arrived crushed. I attempted to obtain a replacement and Amazon informed me that only a refund was available. So, I have to return the bulb for a refund -- and go through the truoble of return shipping -- without being able to get the bulb that my wife needs for her machine without incurring new shipping costs. Crazy....",0 "Great brush Really good detail brush. Lasts a long time. Have bought several of the Donna Dewberry brushes and I've loved them all.",4 "You Really Need 2 Lens With the visor, you need the 10"" and 4"" for various model building projects. Saves the eyes from strain.",4 "Titanium Sewing Machine needles I bought these needles, somehow thinkingthey'd work better than regular needles.And they work just like regular needles.I guess maybe they're stronger, made oftitanium. Not sure. They work fine.",4 "Titanium Needles Love 'em, love 'em, love 'em. The last long and work well. These were recommended for embroidery based on the number of needle penetrations necessary in completing an embroidery project.",4 "Great needles Just the right amount for the money. Great deal and excellent quality. Will definitely buy again. Couldn't find anywhere else.",4 "Gold Needles For embroidery, it's important to have a good quality needle, that will not break in the middle of a project. I have been very happy with this selection and have nothing, but great results with my hobby of embroidery!",4 "love the needles Great price for great needles. They stand up better than regular needles, stay sharper longer. I did manage to break one, but it was not the needle's fault but a fault of the person in the chair.",4 "super nice 100% wool I really liked this yarn. my mother made a great 100% wool sweater for my son.the color is a little darker than what pictured.the wool quality is great. she worked with size 7 and it was perfect.",4 "Okay First of all, I got this at my local craft store for half the price. Second of all, I guess the quality of this set depends on what you want. It comes with ONE scratchbord which already has the image printed on it, so you essentially use the craft tool to trace it and.... that's it. It says that there is a practice board but it's actually a 1X2 inch piece of board identical to the only other one that comes in the kit - pretty lame. If all you're looking for is to trace someone else's art work the finished product does look nice, and it is good quality scratchbord, otherwise buy something else.",1 "volves my Grandson receive this for Christmas and absolutely loved it. He is 10 and did a great job of it. Excellent gift for children. It gives them a nice project to do that takes some time to complete. They are so proud of them when they are finished My other grandson who just turned 8 did one and he also did an excellent job. If they take their time I don't think you can mess them up.",4 "Awesome Product! What else can I say? It is a great product I recommend it for all photographers! The only problem is the edges get a little bent in shipping sometimes.",4 "Not for quick, more experienced knitters I am using these right now with a wool-blend yarn (NaturallyCaron.com Country) and cannot stand these needles. The needles are very ""sticky,"" making the yarn squeak. In addition to that, whenever I need to move my stitches over to an end, it takes some effort, which usually results in very sore, severely poked fingers. Using these needles more than tripled the amount of time to complete my project (fingerless mitts).These needles may work better with a silkier, non-wool blend yarn. They are also probably best for those knitters new to dpns, since it's extremely unlikely that any stitches will drop off. If you're experienced with dpns, pass these by...there's a reason why these were 75% off at my local crafts store.",1 "Great brand, excellent price! This was an EXCELLENT purchase! Cutterpede is an excellent brand all together, but the seller's cost was absolutely awesome...these usually cost $10 or more in Michael's or JoAnns!",4 "Great Replacement cutter If this cutter lasts as long as the original cutter then it is a terrific buy. I was well packaged and arrived quickly and in good condition,",4 "good product, just as expected This company was efficient, timely, and sent exactly what I ordered. What more could I ask for?",4 "A Very Good Studio Easel Very stable. Flexible presentation, from upright to horizontal for different work habits or media. Beautiful enough to leave out but also fairly simple to fold down to clear space. Well worth the price. Not much to assemble (basically just attaching the top to the bottom and inserting the slides,)but the one minor complaint I have is that the instructions for assembly are a tad ambiguous, leading to some experimentation before getting it quite right. Shipping was prompt but check the box for signs of having been dropped and, if any, photograph before opening. The package is a bit heavy and I've had some bad experiences with clumsy shippers denying responsibility. Fortunately, though it was clear this box had been dropped on one end, the internal packaging was good enough to absorb the impact without damage to the easel. (Bravo!)",4 "BEST Easel Ever! This came very well packaged, is solid oak and I love it!! I put sliders (bought at Bed Bath and Beyond) under the feet and can slide it easily over my carpet.I am a Watercolorist AND Oil artist - and the fact that it so readily adjust to FLAT as well as UPRIGHT makes it ideal for me. I would buy this same easel all over again. Good price too.",4 "Deluxe Lobo The Lobo is very easy to assemble. Good quality oak wood. Durable finish. Very easy to change from upright to table.",3 "Nice easel Nice wood, nice smell, not to big but perfect for a smaller studio. The instructions could be a little clearer and there is some assembly required. I am looking forward to using it.",3 "Really nice product. This is a really nice, extremely sturdy easel. It is the type of quality product that will last me a lifetime, and I'll probably be able to hand it down to my artistic children. It can hold a medium sized to a large canvas. The keys tighten up so that nothing moves as you paint. The shelf under the easel is a real plus.",4 "Absolutely horrible instructions for assembly The instructions for this easel are HORRIBLE. If the manufacturer cannot give us decent instructions for assembly, then we as customers should not bother to purchase the product. Do not purchase this easel unless you want to spend a couple of meaningless hours trying to put it together.",0 "Simple and works This is a simple black frame of good quality. It is exactly what I needed. It works for my needs. I would buy again.",4 "Not a "wall frame" Was hoping for small frames meant for hanging, not standing on a shelf, as I find the "stand" gets in the way of proper hanging alignment. These frames, unfortunately, have the stand and therefore will be returned.",2 "Works for me! This cutter works with the Curvy Cutter systems by EK Success. It locks into the appropriate track for the size you want to cut and even has a compartment for storing extra tiny blades that you would never be able to keep track of otherwise. The system is pretty big, but if you have all the equipment it works great!",4 "Cut Great These worked great for cutting but the oval template that I purchased them to use with was not so great...i love EK Success products for my crafting needs and will purchase other products of theirs....",4 "EK Success Curvy Cutter Cutting Tool This was exactly what I had hoped for --- makes oval circulars --- to create just a little bit different greeting cards.",4 "An Essential with the templates Can't have templates without something to cut with.This does the job. Easy to hold, keeps your fingerssafe. A child could use with supervision.",4 "ek success curvy cutter I find this cutting system to be too big and heavy to take to crops and it takes a lot of space plus you need a glass cutting mat to use it.",1 "Good Tool A 'must have' for quilters who do their own quilting...... why didn't I have one of these before ;-) ??",4 "Quilt Pounce with blue powder I have not had an opportunity to use this product but feel it will be extremely helpful for marking a light quilt.",4 "I'm not sure the problem is with the product The product works the way it is supposed to, I guess. I even had the right kind of stencil. The problem is that the combination doesn't work the way it is supposed to. You can't connect the stencil to itself to make a long border and get it to connect in the right places. The pounce pad is so imprecise you don't know when you've succeeded in marking and when you haven't.Three decades ago, when I made my first quilt, I made my own stencil and my own pounce out of talcum powder. This certainly is better and I expect the marking would last a lot longer than the talcum powder did, but still brush away when you no longer wanted it. So, as you can tell, I understand the system. But it just did not work for me.",2 "easy to mark easy to mark quilts with this pounce, but can get a little messy. no big deal, washes off with water.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for... In time for Christmas. This product was exactly what I was looking for and it arrived in plenty of time for Christmas. Nice to find online in a timely fashion when I couldn't find it anywhere in stores.",4 "Very Disappointed I saw a video of how to use this product on Nancy's Notions website. She made it look so easy--just tamp the applicator in the tray that comes with it, rub it over the stencil and there is your sewing line all ready to be quilted. Unfortunately it didn't work that way for me. You have to tamp the pad a lot to get the powder to work its way though the pad and it did not come through evenly even though I tried to shake the powder around to make sure it covered the whole pad. Then after I swiped it over the stencil the line was not very distinct--it had a halo around the lines. The part that really bothered me though was that the line rubbed off before I had it quilted. Just with the movement necessary to move the piece around while stitching caused enough movement to rub the chalk marks off. I don't know if there is a way to make the powder stick to the fabric better. I would not buy this product again.",1 "Will order again. Amazingly Fast service and great condition. Works great for my long-arm and stencils. I should probably get a light color as well.Thank you",4 "Awful very messy Extremely messy chalk gets all over quilt. chalk Does not stay on as you work with quilt. Pounce does not distribute chalk evenly. Very poor product",0 "Great product! This item has improved my new life as a quilter 110%!! It took a bit of time for the chalk to fill the pad, but now it is so wonderful. It makes marking my quilts with stencils so easy and has chopped the time necessary to a fraction of the time used before. YES!",4 "Great quilting help This is one of those quilting items that you say you need but never get. Wouldn't do without it now!",4 "Doesn't Really Work This just seemed like such a good idea I got one as a gift for my friend who taught me to quilt and one for myself. It's an old concept that goes back to the beginning of quilting days, and it would makes sense if only it really worked. The power doesn't make a durable mark. It's messy and the markings dust right off, especially when handling the fabric, which has to be done while doing the quilting. We each only used it once and now it just sits in the drawer. I should toss it keep thinking I'll discover a way to pounce on the chalk and have it actually stay.",1 "Pounce-Blue very easy for stenciling. Don't pounce it though...just swipe over your stencils and very easy to remove chalk when completed",4 "Garbage I didn't want to spend a lot on a frame so I chose this one. After shipping it was about $25 anyway though and it is complete garbage. Doesn't stay together, very flimsy. Would not recommend.",0 "frames You get what you pay for. The frames come competely apart and do not come together well. The corners do not rematch completely and they do look cheap",2 "Wonderful Really effective with 3 ""teeth"". Comfortable to hold and seems quite durable so far. I like the locking option for when not in use.",4 "LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I am the only female in the office where I work and everything disappears off of my desk....now this does not! EVERYTHING IS PINK!! I LOVE IT!",4 "Stubborn Staples! I love this product! It is very cute and it comes in handy when you have those stubborn staples that just won't release from a stack of papers. I just use one easy motion to get those staples out with ease. Oh, and did I mention that it's pink! Okay!",4 "Storing daughters artwork I bought this so that I could keep some of my child's oversized art-work... the gems they bring home from pre-school and some of the pictures she makes on her easel at home. It's working perfectly and I'm very happy with my purchase.",4 "Perfect for my work I know this is for print work but I like using it for my drawings. It helps protect my work but still allows others to view it.",4 "Defective structure - too heavy to be built this way The smaller folders are really good. But this big size came to me falling apart that the inside clear display section fell off the cover. It looks to me to be structurally defective because of the heavy weight making it impossible to stay in place. Returned",1 "Exactly what I was looking for! I had in mind what I wanted, but I didn't even know whether it existed or not. I found the item I needed in a local store, but they didn't carry the size that I wanted. I came to Amazon.com, and not only did they have exactly what I was looking for, the price was less than a smaller one at the local store!",4 "Tired of buying frames? Looking to get wall space back? Being an avid concert poster collector getting this item was a dream come true. After spending hundreds of dollars on frames and running out of wall space this product was brought to my attention. Its construction is great and its made to last. It's a great way to show other people your artwork without giving them a tour of your house and another plus is that your collection is now east to transport. So far i have two and i like them so much that ended up removing 90 percent of my posters on the wall to put them in these portfolio's.I hope they make larger sizes in future. I consider this to be the ultimate coffee table book.",4 "Itoya Art Portfolio books are affordable and great for showing prints I ordered two 18x24 Itoya porfolio books and received them several days later. The books offer a great way to showcase photographic prints, or other graphic products. You can put up to 48 prints in the pages and show them at public events or show them to friends. I don't know of any other products that are as affordable and as useful. They also make them in other sizes from 4x5 to 5x7, 8x10, letter, 11x14 and 13x19 in addition to the 18x24 portfolio books. I would recommend these portfolio books as a professional way to showcase photography work or other graphic products.",4 "Art Porfolios - These are wonderful I bought 2 of these, at that price I could not pass them up. They are $50 everywhere else. They are heavy duty and with 24 sleeves, that is a lot of room for your pictures. And the delivery was quick, within 5 days. Thank you.",4 "Beautiful, professional quality portfolio for presentation Book is aesthetically appealing, and durable. I was initially concerned that the plastic cover might scratch easily, but that has not been the case at all. Book can only hold approximately 25 page holders (50 pages inserted back and front with professional photo paper) comfortably; provided page holders are archival and do not smudge or dent (plastic and paper) easily. Only dislike is tiny blue square painted on top outside of spine of binder! Perhaps this was done to help the portfolio presenter identify top from bottom? Can't say for sure...",4 "Good Book!! I needed a good way store items of my art collection. This book with its great sleeves serves the purpose well. The seller provided the book to meet my need at a good price and shipped it to me swiftly.",4 "Awesome Product Pros:- sturdy- doesn't smudge my workCons:- the ad says their is a free sketchbook but it didn't- the plastic sleeve is damaged",4 "Great item! Great quality overall with solid cover. You can't beat the great price of the portfolio! Others I've looked at are well over $100. Don't hesitate to buy this item.",4 "Good for preserving your art. This portfolio definitely does a fantastic job at keeping your artwork safe and clean.The only thing I wish it had is a handle! It can be tricky trying to carry it around.",3 "Art Portfolio This is a great product. I am a collector of pictures and entertainment memorabillia, and this holds my larger pieces that nothing else will. It is a little heavy, but thats because of it's size. If you have large valuable documents, posters or pictures that you want to preserve, this is for you.",4 "Protects Full Size Newspapers I have been searching for a product that can display and protect full sized pages from a newspaper for so long, I had almost given up hope. I cannot explain enough how happy I was when I found this portfolio. I almost thought it would be too good to be true, but it is everything I've been looking for and more!",4 "great product This is a great quality product it holds the size of paper it is supposed to hold and it looks very professional.",4 "Itoya Original Portfolio I was so excited to be able to find the size of portfolio that was needed to display several full-size newspaper pages in a way that will protect them. They will work out perfectly.Thanks so much for offering the larger sizes and getting them to us so quickly.",4 "Good for Protection This item is perfect for protecting and safely viewing photos or in my case, fragile drawings. It has completely solved my viewing problems(i.e. fear of fingerprints!)while also allowing me to transport and show multiples at once. I would love to say that it has completely solved my storage problems, Though once I had my drawings in there they were protected but not able to be stored in any different fashion. I would love to see a book like this that could be stored vertically rather than horizontally.",4 "Great boat snips! I really like these snips that I use on my boats bait and rigging station. Once you get used to the lock system, they work really well and cut braid, dacron and mono cleanly!",4 "Westcott Elite Stainless Steel Utility Snips Now this is one well constructed.heavy duty pair of shears!Very professional look and finish.Cuts everything from cork to 1/8"" plastic sheeting clean as a whistle.Great addition to my toolbox!",4 "Need a glass cutter that doesn't cut glass? Here ya go! I have used several glass cutters, this particular cutter had a hard time scoring the glass. I ended up breaking one piece of glass before doing the smart thing- driving to Home Depot, spending a little more on product and gas, but knowing what I was getting.",1 "P-911 woodcraft construction kit A piece was cut incorrectly so you can't put it together. Hopefully they all aren't like this. It's expensive kindling...",0 "SUPER SERVICE! I ordered and decided I needed more and this seller was so nice and able to answer all questions quickly and add to my order! All the lot numbers were checked before being sent so my project will be seamless. Package arrived FAST, quicker than promised. SUPER, SUPER SERVICE!",4 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Soft nightmare This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available",1 "Perfectly happy! I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front!",4 "Wonderful! I love this yarn! I haven't used it for baby items but if you are looking for a baby yarn this is perfect! Soft!!!!",4 "Beautiful color, easy to work with Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used.",4 "Soft, Pretty yarn This is nice for baby blankets. It can split and I do like something with a cotton content a bit better but you do not have to worry about wool allergies with this yarn and the colors are great.",3 "What shade of yellow Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks.",4 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Lovely colorway I use a lot of worsted weight kitchen type cottons in my crocheting, and used to dislike ombres. I'm starting to like them a lot more. The Desert Rising is a current favorite for it's soft muted colors and how nicely it stitches up. I posted a picture of some apple cozies I crocheted using it and cream as the accent color.The yarn is nice heavier weight worsted, and works up wonderfully with a size H hook or size 8 needles for dishclothes. When you use a size F hook, you get a very dense fabric that works well for stuffed animals, cozies and double layered for functional potholders. It's reasonably priced as well. The cotton is very soft. Because it is cotton and not wool, it doesn't have any bounce back for the fibers so it doesn't work well for fitted accessories or clothing. It washes very well, but might shrink some in hot water. It won't felt, and shows stitch definition well. Great for kitchen gift items like potholders, dishcloths and cozies.",4 "Always a great brand Great color, VERY black. That nice smooth texture you expect from Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. I'll be making this into dishcloths for a friends' kitchen and it's the perfect blackest black. It was delivered in a box (rather than padded envelope), well padded (even though yarn probably doesn't need much!), with no dust or anything on product.",4 "Great yarn for a variety of projects The Sugar N'Cream product line is one of my go to types of yarn. I enjoy making blankets and this is a soft and fairly fine yarn that doesn't get tangled up on your hook. I started off by making baby blankets with this yarn since it is definitely a washable/dryable yarn and it is more durable then some of the finer baby yarns. Then I decided to start making some larger blankets for bigger kids. It is definitely easy to work with.",4 "good yarn, but dark I'm really very happy with this yarn. I'm a beginning knitter and was a little nervous about purchasing a yarn without much direction, but I'm very glad I did. The yarn strength, width, and softness is perfect. The only reason I rated it 4 stars and not 5 is because the yarn is so dark it is almost black. You can't tell that it's blue.",3 "Yarn for a Blanket I choose navy blue and orange. I am making blankets for my sisters and the two colors where their school colors. I would have love for the orange to be a little darker, but it's turning out great. I would be nice to have the two colors mixed together.",4 "why oh why ....have you stores stopped carrying this color??!!! I LOVE this color! It is soooo beautiful! I wish the stores would carry it again.",4 "Not a fan! Too bulky From the picture, this looked much more of a finer yarn than it is. It turned out bulky and unuseable and was not soft at all. Disappointed.",1 "sugar'n cream Excellent quality easy to work with. Will order again. First time purchaser of this product new to crochet found this to be a great product for first time",4 "Great Yarn! Love this yarn and the color is so true and easy to work with. This yarn washes and wears well.",4 "Yarn of my heart ""Love"" is really pretty, both in a skein and knitted up; the color pools into nice chunky stripes. The cotton is very soft, and there is no color bleed and minimal shrinkage when the finished product is washed.When I originally bought this yarn in a brick and mortar store, I was just beginning to knit, and had only purchased one ball. That turned out to be a mistake, since I not only love the yarn, I adore the color. Of course, when I tried to find more, there was none to be had....Amazon to the rescue!",4 "Hard to find color + low price! For whatever reason it's impossible to find ""Hot Orange"" locally. I came to Amazon out of desperation (even my LYS didn't have it) and here it was! There's not much to say about it, the color and quality are fine, dye lot was matched, happy with purchase.",4 "Great Yarn! I love this YARN! It is so easy to work with and the color is very virbrant. My project turned out beautiful. The packaging was very well done and arrived very fast.Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn Solids Super Size-Rose Pink; 6 Items/Order",3 "Lovely colorway I use a lot of worsted weight kitchen type cottons in my crocheting, and used to dislike ombres. I'm starting to like them a lot more. The Desert Rising is a current favorite for it's soft muted colors and how nicely it stitches up. I posted a picture of some apple cozies I crocheted using it and cream as the accent color.The yarn is nice heavier weight worsted, and works up wonderfully with a size H hook or size 8 needles for dishclothes. When you use a size F hook, you get a very dense fabric that works well for stuffed animals, cozies and double layered for functional potholders. It's reasonably priced as well. The cotton is very soft. Because it is cotton and not wool, it doesn't have any bounce back for the fibers so it doesn't work well for fitted accessories or clothing. It washes very well, but might shrink some in hot water. It won't felt, and shows stitch definition well. Great for kitchen gift items like potholders, dishcloths and cozies.",4 "Always a great brand Great color, VERY black. That nice smooth texture you expect from Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. I'll be making this into dishcloths for a friends' kitchen and it's the perfect blackest black. It was delivered in a box (rather than padded envelope), well padded (even though yarn probably doesn't need much!), with no dust or anything on product.",4 "Great yarn for a variety of projects The Sugar N'Cream product line is one of my go to types of yarn. I enjoy making blankets and this is a soft and fairly fine yarn that doesn't get tangled up on your hook. I started off by making baby blankets with this yarn since it is definitely a washable/dryable yarn and it is more durable then some of the finer baby yarns. Then I decided to start making some larger blankets for bigger kids. It is definitely easy to work with.",4 "good yarn, but dark I'm really very happy with this yarn. I'm a beginning knitter and was a little nervous about purchasing a yarn without much direction, but I'm very glad I did. The yarn strength, width, and softness is perfect. The only reason I rated it 4 stars and not 5 is because the yarn is so dark it is almost black. You can't tell that it's blue.",3 "Yarn for a Blanket I choose navy blue and orange. I am making blankets for my sisters and the two colors where their school colors. I would have love for the orange to be a little darker, but it's turning out great. I would be nice to have the two colors mixed together.",4 "why oh why ....have you stores stopped carrying this color??!!! I LOVE this color! It is soooo beautiful! I wish the stores would carry it again.",4 "Not a fan! Too bulky From the picture, this looked much more of a finer yarn than it is. It turned out bulky and unuseable and was not soft at all. Disappointed.",1 "sugar'n cream Excellent quality easy to work with. Will order again. First time purchaser of this product new to crochet found this to be a great product for first time",4 "Great Yarn! Love this yarn and the color is so true and easy to work with. This yarn washes and wears well.",4 "Yarn of my heart ""Love"" is really pretty, both in a skein and knitted up; the color pools into nice chunky stripes. The cotton is very soft, and there is no color bleed and minimal shrinkage when the finished product is washed.When I originally bought this yarn in a brick and mortar store, I was just beginning to knit, and had only purchased one ball. That turned out to be a mistake, since I not only love the yarn, I adore the color. Of course, when I tried to find more, there was none to be had....Amazon to the rescue!",4 "Hard to find color + low price! For whatever reason it's impossible to find ""Hot Orange"" locally. I came to Amazon out of desperation (even my LYS didn't have it) and here it was! There's not much to say about it, the color and quality are fine, dye lot was matched, happy with purchase.",4 "Great Yarn! I love this YARN! It is so easy to work with and the color is very virbrant. My project turned out beautiful. The packaging was very well done and arrived very fast.Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn Solids Super Size-Rose Pink; 6 Items/Order",3 "Not a good start. I feel the need to vent my spleen at speedball. They make the worst nibs I've ever used. They'll rust on you, even if you take good care of them, and once that happens say goodbye to the quality of your line work. They're not the best I've ever used even when they are new. Don't buy them, it's false economy. I wish I knew the brand I was using back in the day, but I tended to just buy whatever loose nibs were available. My advice is, make sure your nibs are made of steel and that it's decent quality. Also, don't buy speedball. Ever. They don't know what they're doing and your nibs will go to pot almost immediately.",0 "Maternity panels I shopped everywhere for these panels to take some old jeans my daughter has to make them comfortable maternity pants. All the fabric stores have quit selling them. I don't understand why. These are perfect and she now has four pairs of pants that should have cost well over $100. Instead it costs less than $30",4 "STRUNG OUT ON STRING ART THIS WAS BASICALLY A GAG GIFT FOR SOMEONE, THE PERSON DID ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT BUT ALL THE STRING WAS IN ONE LONG PIECE AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET APART, NOT THE WAY I REMEMBERED THESE KITS TO BE. I HAVEN'T SEEN IT SINCE IT WAS MAILED OUT OF STATE. I WILL TRY TO GET IT AND FINISH IT MYSELF. THEY BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES. THEY USED TO BE FUN, I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T THAT MUCH FUN",4 "Description not accurate Description states that it ""includes frame with base attachment with hinges."" It does not. It is just the frame and screen. Save yourself a few bucks and buy the the other one that states it only has the frame.",1 "Works perfectly! Came a week after I requested it. Perfectly packaged and just exactly what I ordered.",4 "Worked Great! I ordered this product for a very special project. Velcro Decor was easy to use and I was able to both sew this product on material and attach the backside on to a hard surface - the underside of a baby grand piano.",4 "It's pink yarn.. It's pink cotton yarn, and will make a lovely little pink elephant for my friend's granddaughter. It came really quickly, and in good shape, no burrs or knots, just pretty pink yarn. Love it. Very happy with my yarn.",4 "Too Expensive! This yarn can be bought in any color at any craft store for a fraction of what it is being sold on here for. Print out a 40% off a reg priced item coupon for your local store, go in, and get the same thing for $1.50 or less!",0 "Mistake in the description Despite the description's statement that ""this set contains one lino handle,"" it does not actually include a handle, only 6 tips. If you already have a handle, this is a nice assortment.",3 "Only 5 cutters in the box I bought this product because it was the only one I found in the price range that had 6 cutters included; but I was disappointed when I got a box with 5. The specifications are wrong. The cutters are good, just not the same as the picture. Cutter #4 is not included.",3 "Not as described Does not come with the handle as stated in the product page. And though there are 6 cutting tools in the photo there are only 5 that come in the box.",1 "Great Yarn! Great yarn, price, packaging and service! I love Amazon for all my shopping needs.Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn Solids Super Size-Hot Green; 6 Items/Order",3 "Great product Does what it says. How often does that happen when you take the work of the manufacturer. Get a new jar with every jar of photo emulsion.",3 "Beautiful 6MM Swarovski Cubes The 20 Cube 6MM Swarovski Cartstak Beads are the absolute best buy I have found in Swarovski beads. The color is bright and clear. They arrived in almost turn around mail, well packaged and with an inventory sheet.5 star in every way possible!",4 "Not the perfect solution I had tried the little rubber adhesive backed feet and the sandpaper dots, but I was still searching for the perfect solution to the slippery backs of the quilting rulers. For me, this doesn't seem to be it. In a class I took 2 or 3 years ago our instructor told us about this product and how wonderful it is. I bought two packages to make sure I had enough to cover the backs of all my rulers--I have more rulers than I really need. The application didn't go quite as smoothly as the instructions indicated. It just didn't want to stick to some of the rulers (all of which were the same Omnigrid brand). It is supposed to work on the principle of static cling, I guess, but I ended up having to dampen some of the rulers to make this product stick. There is no adhesive involved. This is a plus when it comes to removal if you decide not to keep it on your rulers--no sticky backs--but then, maybe that would be the solution I am looking for.I found that when the product was new it did seem to lessen slightly the tendency of the ruler to slide across the fabric as you apply pressure and cut. However, it didn't seem to last very long. The more I used the rulers the more it appeared that the film had less and less of its nominal at best gripping power. I haven't taken the time to tear it off of all of my rulers--it isn't hurting anything where it is, even if it isn't greatly helping. But as edges start to curl up I peel it off and I have about half of my rulers with it and half without. I admit that as I work with them I have a hard time telling which have it and which don't.If anyone has a recommendation about something that has really worked for them I would be interested. My complaint about the little rubber feet is the fact that the ruler doesn't sit flat on the fabric and the fabric can shift a little as you cut--especially at the edges or folds. The sandpaper dots grabbed the fabric too well at times, making repositioning of the rulers difficult, and they are not transparent, so wherever you apply them they obscure the lines on the rulers. This is especially bothersome on the smallest rulers. I had hoped this product would solve my problem, but I will keep looking.",1 "They definitely help! I have a terrible time keeping my rulers from slipping while cutting with a rotary cutter. I have found that the OmniEdge rulers are great and they have helped me to be more steady. But I still have a little trouble. So I decided to try this product. I have found that if I just put about 1"" squares along the corners and center of my square rulers and 1"" x 5ish"" strips around the edges of my long rulers, I get great stability without using a bunch of the roll. It's also easier to apply, easier to get off if I should decide to do so. I also don't feel like I'm wasting it if I need to replace the squares after a certain length of time. Though, after a couple months of using this product on my rulers, I haven't had to replace any squares and they still grip quite well.Word to the wise: the instructions tell you to use your ruler and rotary cutter to cut the Invisible Grip to the desired size. I did this and found that it dulled my nearly-new 60mm blade sooooooo badly that I had to replace it. So, use household scissors (NOT your fabric/crafting scissors), cut squares or strips and apply them to the backs of your rulers along the edges. Use an old credit card, gift card, library card, etc. to press out any air from under the Invisible Grip, in kinda of a squeegee-motion.",3 "I love it! This stuff is wonderful. I'm back for more because I only put it on the rulers I use most often, and now I want it on the rest. I don't know why some people have had such trouble with it. I've never had it come off, curl up, or anything of that sort. It goes on and stays on, and helps keep the ruler from sliding.It doesn't make the ruler stick to the fabric -- You still have to use pressure -- But I don't think I'd want something that made it difficult to move the ruler when I want to. This just makes it less likely to move when I don't want it to. It still can. If you're looking for something that will glue your ruler to your fabric, this isn't it. If all you want is a ruler that doesn't slide so easily, this will provide it.Be sure your hands and the ruler are clean before starting. Be sure to put the same side against the ruler as was against the paper. Don't stretch it, don't mess with it, don't fuss: it doesn't have to be perfect. It should be at least a quarter inch smaller than the ruler on every side, but can be even smaller than that. Doesn't even have to be the exact shape of the ruler, though you'll have better luck if it does cover most of it. Just put it on, smooth it out, and you're good to go.I've had it on my primary cutting ruler for several years and it has never curled or come off. Still works great. Recently put some from the same package on a second ruler -- It had been so long I had forgotten there would be no adhesive involved -- and the second one is working great, too. Used the last scrap on a little template (my original package may have been smaller than this one), and I'm buying more for my other rulers as soon as I've posted this review.",4 "easy and effective I've had very good luck with this product and have used it on quite a few rulers. I did have one corner lift off on the first ruler I put it on a couple of years ago but otherwise no problems. I find it helps a lot in preventing rulers from shifting. I lay the ruler I want to use it on slightly ""off"" the Invisigrip, cut it with my rotary cutter, lay it tacky side down on the back of the ruler and remove the heavy paper backing, holding down the corner as I do. The Invisigrip will probably lift off while you're removing the backing, just lay it back down on the ruler and smooth it out, press down on it while doing so. One caution: wash your hands (and maybe the ruler, too, if it's well-used)to remove any lotions or oils - they can keep the product from sticking.",4 "Must Have Product When I first started trying to cut the fabric for my very first quilt I could not hold the ruler down tight enough to keep it from moving. I stopped and ordered this and now I have no trouble.",4 "Better cutting of your materials I added the Omnigrid to several of my templates. the Omnigrid keeps it in place, and keeps it from shifting, when you use a rotary cutter. I will put it on all of mine. Worth every penny.",4 "Omnigrid Invisible Grip Roll I've been struggling with sliding rulers for a while until Omnigrid Invisible Grip Roll saved the day. I make many t-shirt quilts and the rulers slip quite often. After applying the product, no more slippage and more accurate cutting! Thanks.",4 "Not in a perfect world I agree that this is not a perfect product. It does come loose at the corners, but has anyone found anything better? Slipping rulers drive me crazy.",2 "Invisible Grip When I first unrolled this product I had my doubts but it really is amazing how is keeps the ruler from slipping on fabric, wish I had know about it sooner. I will be spreading the word that is for sure. Nothing worse than wasting material when cutting quilts.",4 "does not stay on ruler I APPLIED THE INVISIGRIP AS INSTRUCTIONS. IT WILL NOT STAY ON THE RULER. WHEN I PICK THE RULER UP THE INVISIGRIP FALLS OFF. AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG?",0 "worked like a charm This product was recommended by other quilters. They weren't wrong about it. It helps keep my ruler in place while cittong fabric.",3 "no slip grip roll This is wonderful for all of you rulers. There is plenty in the roll to do more than one ruler.",4 "Works well Easy to cut and apply to my rulers and cutting guides. Seems to help hold them steadier and they don't shift when using a rotary cutter.",4 "Great fun for preschoolers I got a few of these sticky note pads after trying a few different removable tape solutions. My four year old loves to draw artwork and write names in the lettering space and these stay on the wall even with the house fan running, where the removable tape, art seems to fall off in a few days with no breeze. I like this because *she* can select where she wants to put the stuff up and I dont have to worry. It has not caused any problem on woodwork, wallpaper or painted drywall. So there is motivation to learn writing, and empowerment in terms of placement and overall enjoyment of art.",4 "Finally found these on Amazon!!!!! Saw these advertised in a magazine and could NOT find them anywhere. Thank goodness for Amazon!!!!!!!!!!",4 "Not for someone who lives alone. While the concept is wonderful - who wouldn't love a no baste hand quilting frame - the reality is that this frame is extremely cumbersome. I spent days sanding and staining the pieces. But that was nothing compared to assembling it and moving it from the garage into the house by myself. It is stunningly time consuming to tighten the little screws and all the bolts and knobs, load the backing, batting and quilt top correctly and evenly and it takes up a solid one third of my living room. However, if you make it through all that, it's quite nice for the actual quilting. I'm not sure I'd recommend it to anyone - especially if you live alone and have to manhandle this by yourself ... and I'm not one to back down from a challenge.",2 "A bear to put together I ordered this quilt rack for my wife. The jury is out on how well it will really work, but I have to tell you this was horrible to put together. Mainly because the instructions sucked. Also I had to make 3 trips to the hardware store to purchase a few missing nuts and bolts. Yes I know I should have checked all the parts first then I could have contacted the company and waited 7 to 10 days for the missing parts. But who in their right mind would count ever one of the hundreds of pieces of hardware? Anyhow they could do a much better job with the assembly instructions. It took us about 10 hours over two days.",2 "so glad I gave in I've wanted one of these frames since I first heard about them, but have always hesitated because I worried if I'd be able to set it up. Finally I found a backup to help me, just in case I had a problem, but to my surprise, I had no trouble assembling it myself. Took about four hours, but not so hard as reviews would have you believe.Another thing that held me back was the shipping cost of the product. Purchased fromo Amazon as I did, I found the frame on sale with no shipping charges. Hoorah for SewVacDirect!",4 "Love it My mother absolutely loved this quilting frame. She was very pleased with this product. I thought it was very nice.",4 "excellent in every way! This quilting frame was a snap to assemble by simply following the instructions.I did find one tiny mistake in the instructions but it was so minor that I forget what it was.It took about 2and1/2 hours to put it together not counting staining the wood.We found one of the aluminum tubes arrived slightly bent but a simple call to Grace had a replacement on it's way free of charge. SewvacDirect and Grace both made this experience a good one.The first quilt took a bit of time to put on but it is just a learning experience and the next one should be no problem at all.My wife made her own leader cloths and if we had it to do again we probably would have bought them from Grace and may do so yet.",4 "Great Sampler! I highly recommend this sampler especially if you are new to machine embroidery. A wide range of colors to work with most projects.",4 "Great buy This is a good selection of embroidery thread. A good way to get started at a reasonable price. I would purchase again if the color selection would change.",4 "Madeira Incredible Threadable Embroidery Box 40 Madeira thread is a beautiful thread to work with, the shine is exquisite. I would recommend this to anyone who does machine embroidery & appliqué.",4 "Would buy again! just what I was looking for. am considering buying another one.like the box it comes in - good buy!",4 "Worked great! The thread worked wonderfully. The only issue was the plastic case was broken when I got it. I needed the thread right away for a project, so couldn't return it.",3 "Very useful I like the thread & love the box for organizing the thread even though I have not had any luck using the box to hold the thread while I sew. I thought it would be great if I could set the thread up in the box so I could just pull from the box instead of having to change out the spool in the machine every time I change colors. I will try again to see if I can get that to work. Still, I love this product & would recommend it. I even bought similar boxes to store other spools of thread. The box may not hold as many spools as other boxes but it works for me. You can see all the spools at a quick glance & easy to grab. The handle makes for easy grab & go. Each section says what color it is so when you run out of that color you can restock. Makes it easy to put things back in their place to stay organized.",4 "Grind that stone This is a decent ink grinding stone for only seven dollars. It looks great, very zen-like and grinds the ink stick well. The color is charcoal and measures 3 by 3 inches with the inkwell portion one half inch thick. The lid is a great feature for keeping the ink from drying out if you have to leave off painting for a bit. I've been grinding ink on this stone quite a bit and the surface hasn't scratched or been grooved, which is more than I can say for a couple other stones I have used. I rated this product a 5 not because it is the best on the market, but because for the price it is quite a good machine carved stone.",4 "Good quality This is a very nice grinding stone. It's elegantly simple and works as intended. It is the same size as an adult palm. A tip: make sure to always rinse after use, if you leave the ink on it will lose it's grinding abilities.",4 "For the price, perfect Although this inkwell is not finely finished enough to be called ""beautiful,"" it's perfect for starting out, and you can't beat the price.",3 "RIPOFF!!!! this ink well has no practical application because of its size. i threw it away in the garbage as soon as i opened the package. it also shipped chipped even because there was no evidence of the broken piece in the box.",0 "You get what you pay for The low price makes this ideal for beginners, but it doesn't work all that well. Mine came with the plastic lid broken and unusable. The stone also doesn't have a flat grinding surface, but rather bows upward in the center. It functions if one grinds in a circle, but if you want my advice, buy something a little more expensive and a little bit better.",2 "nice stone Well wrapped, fast shipment. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it a good, heavy piece.",3 "Best china/glass glue I've found! I tend to be a frugal person... that means when a piece of stone that happens to be in the shape of a plate breaks, I want to make sure that I can't use it before I throw it out.I've tried super glue, several craft glues, and other techniques of trying to repair glasses and plates in the past, but I have to say that I have --by far-- had the best results with this glue.The MSDS (found on it's product page here: [...]) states that it's an acrylic based adhesive, but I think it's magic.The product dries clear and quickly. It is said to be dishwasher safe, but I've not tested it. I have microwaved plates that have been repaired with the glue and can't say that I've experienced any problems.I've been using it for about a year. I've repaired stained glass, pottery (vitrified and not), and regular clear glass... all to a smashing success.Highly recommended!",4 "Hated it!! I have to begin this by saying I'm a complete beginner, and my review may be unfair based on that fact. I wanted to do something a bit ""crafty"" that is small, relaxing, and inexpensive. Well, small and inexpensive are accurate terms. However, I would never apply the descriptive ""relaxing"" to this project. The most insanely,colossally annoying thing about this kit is that the material repeatedly slips loose in the hoop, no matter how tightly you screw down the hoop. The directions state that the material needs to be kept ""drum tight"" -- which might indeed render this craft kit ""relaxing and enjoyable"". But after two punches or so with the needle, the fabric is floppy and loose again, and must be re-tightened. This sends me barrelling right past ""relaxing and enjoyable"", and well into ""cursing and frustrated"" within minutes.The threads in the kit have to be separated into 3-strand units; if you can get the %$#$#@ threads separated without ending up with a useless tangle something akin to the legendary Gordian knot, perhaps you should forget punch needling projects and take up a career in neurosurgery. The threads are then threaded down the barrel of the punch needle by use of a nifty little needle-threading tool, helpfully included in the kit. Great. Except the needle-threader is ridiculously delicate and gets bent out of useable shape at the lightest touch.What's wildly ironic to me is that I'm losing my sanity over a project kit that boldly states the pithy message, ""Live Simply"". I'm barely halfway through this ridiculous excersize in tedium and frustration, and I'm ready to throw the entire thing in the trash, which would indeed be the simplest solution. Someone with more experience, a non-slip hoop, and the patience of an Archangel might enjoy this product; I can't say it's been an enjoyable craft project at all for me.",0 "Intelligent - makes painting with a toddler tolerable! The paint is in the the handle of the brush. No water needed. You squeeze the handle to get some paint to come out (have you seen the white out pens? same thing). The brush is fairly think and the handle is as well. The best thing is that they are refillable. The paints wash out of clothes really well. The only negative is that my two year old has some difficulty squeezing the paint out. And, she still manages to paint more on herself than the paper. But - no spills at least.",4 "Look elsewhere I got suckered in by the low price, but this tool would not be worth owning even if it was free. The back plate doesn't line up with the hole punches, which makes it more or less useless. Made in Taiwan piece of garbage.",0 "Great service. What can I say, it's paper. Nice, non- textured card stock. Would order again if I needed for a project that I could not find paper for at michaels or hobby lobby.",3 "It's construction paper ... what is there to say? Purchased black and red construction paper from SunWorks - great quality and colors are vibrant. Black was a true black and not a grey. Red was a bright red, and not pink. Product shipped quickly and will purchase this brand again. Great for using with Cricut machine.",4 "Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch Couldn't be happier. One of the types of investments you make that you say, ""I can't believe I didn't make this investment sooner"". I'm able to combine all of my product lines catalogs into one Binder for my Distributors.",4 "Cheaply Made In the past I have been happy with the products I ordered through Amazon, but not this time. This watercolor brush kit is very cheaply made. I ordered three kits for my granddaughters for Christmas. One arrived with broken paint brushes which I fixed with super glue. When the boxes are opened the erasers and many of the paints fall out because the plastic snap-in compartments that are supposed to hold these items in place don't work. Overall, very poor quality.",0 "ratteling around in the box the brush and the paint tube holders were loose in the box as the glue was dried up and the plastic holders would not hold to the box. SORRY",1 "very cheap This set looks so nice, but it's true that you get what you pay for.",1 "Ok I love glitter glue and I have all kinds. These are ok. As glitter glue they work just fine. And the colors are nice and clear, but I am not sure I would say they really ""POP"" all that much. They definitely have more dimension that plain glitter glue, but you can really only tell that if they are next to plain glitter glue. If you did a whole project with just these thinking it is going to stand out a lot, you may be disappointed. If you really want 3D glitter glue stick with the Stickles. If you are just looking for bold colored glitter glue, this works great.",3 "Fun. My almost 3 year old loves these. They are easy to use and keep her busy for a little while. Take a while to dry.",4 "GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This item is AWSOME!!!It's very helpful and is very bright.You can do a lot of things with this glitter. The colors are beautiful and they look 3-D when you put it on paper.This is awsome..... People should get this!!Bye",4 "Don't buy these I bought these to use with my 2nd grade students and was very disappointed. The tips clogged and were difficult to clean. On two of the pens the tips actually came off, and I was unable to put them back on. Also, once the pens were half way done, it was very hard to get the remain glitter out of the pens. They were a waste of money!",0 "Dried differently than expected Since it's called 3D Glitter Glue, I expected it to come out thick with glitter and dry raised up. However, a minute after application, the glitter began to sink down and spread out because the glitter is thinly suspended in the glue. I tried to make thick dots of glitter, but they dried as weird unevenly-glittered ovals that just made the paper soggy and wrinkled. I had bought Crayola Pipsqueaks glitter glue before this and was hoping to find bigger tubes of equally awesome glitter glue, but was disappointed. I've tried a few different types now, and nothing compares to the Pipsqueaks :/.",1 "Fun My daughter is all about crafts and this is just one more fun item to have. I wish you could get the purple with the turquoise and gold flecks separately. I like that its an add on item too.",3 "Nice for the kids Glitter that is contained in a gooey substrate is much better than glitter that is only restrained by a child's whims and gravity! I won't be rubbing THIS glitter out of the cat's fur, unlike the archaic glitter delivery mechanism of other products. I learned that lesson the hard way.",4 "Great glitter, but tops don't stay on My daughter loves this glitter glue. The colors are bright and they do pop. My one complaint, and the reason for only 3 stars, is that the tops (where the glue comes out, not the caps) pop off and they will not screw or push back on, which leads to a mess and to the glitter glue drying sooner than it should.",2 "Put the caps back on. Put the caps back on. Use a straightened paper clip to clear out anything that dries the nozzle. If the pen becomes hard to squeeze, or the glitter flow is unsubstantial it is probably because the tip has clogged. I purchased these for five year old girls who did very well with them, but were tempted to just squeeze out puddles because they are easy to use. Even with such artistic determination from my little Rembrandts there was still plenty of glue and glitter left. I have nothing to compare these to, but I believe them to be fine products.",3 "Great for craft projects with the kids 10 pack offered a good selection of colors and the glitter pens worked great. I would buy again. My kids love them.",4 "Glitterly Happy with Amazon I ordered 2 of these Elmer's 3D Washable Glitter pens. One for myself & one for my sister. Weboth do homemade cards. And I do painted T-Shirts. Have tried them for the cards, not for theshirts as yet. They are fantastic. Just open, give a slight squeeze & get started.Adds so much dimension to the cards. The Glitter spreads out evenly & so easy to use.The order came quickly & all in good shape. Would re-order this product again. Dolores in Calif.",4 "What you Wished You Could Do With Glue & Glitter The glue squeezes out of tubes that are in a pen shape onto your paper. You can control the flow to make it ""Puffy"" or flat. The colors are bright and the glitter paint went a long way. We decorated ten 12"" paper palm trees for a project and there is plenty of glue left over. I'll definitely buy these again.These are more for decorative glue projects. For instance to replace making a glue designs, sprinkling them with glitter, shaking off the excess and living with glitter on your face and various places for the next week! HA HA! I wouldn't try to glue anything together with it. It's more for decoration.",4 "Great fancy pens They were great but the packaging were ripped when I opened my mail box. With the price I couldn't blame for what I got",3 "cannot empty the containers Pretty, but wasteful. Cannot empty the containers fully. the colors are bright and great, but you have to squeeze out the glue.",2 "nothing exceptional It's glitter. But is it glue? I assumed that being by Elmer's that these would serve as glue pens too, but they are pretty much just glitter gel for decorating. They don't seem to adhere two things together.It says that the designs POP up when dry. They don't, it just depends on your original thickness. If you use a lot, it's going to stick up. The colors are great and true when dried.The output on these squeezable pens is a bit much, hard to control, especially for a little kid to use. Alternatively, I put some on a paint palette and that worked better to use them in gobs with paintbrushes. BTW, old makeup brushes (especially blush and foundation brushes) work great for toddler/little kid painting, better than cheap kid paintbrushes.(If these had a brush tip they'd be much better!)",2 "Better than glitter! I do not like glitter but as a 1st grade teacher I have to use it during the holidays. This is so much better without the mess!",4 "Classic! Glitter Paint Pens Nice colors - good idea for the creative child - purchased as stocking stuffer. Cannot comment on performance, as haven't seen them used, yet. Shipped promptly.",4 "3D it is NOT! Bought these for my grandsons so they could make cute drawings and while it comes out of the tube looking raised and 3D-ish, when it dries (which takes FOREVER) it is barely a bump on the paper ... plus they are drawing on stock paper and it wrinkles it as it dries ... can't imagine was it would do to standard 20 lb bond paper!",1 "Fun! Glitter comes out of tubes easily. Depending on how much pressure you apply depends on how thin the line is. The glitter comes out like glue, but dries like the color of the tube. My son has decorated many art projects with these. We love them!",4 "glue sticks made my grand-daughter laugh alot, she loved the glitter and shine to them, lots of fun for her to paint with",4 "Great glitter ... Granddaughter loved the glitter pens - a great addition to her other art supplies. The 4-yr old has glitter colored much since the holidays!",4 "Fun, fun, fun This Glitter Glue was a present for the kids and they TRULY loved it. It was easy to work with, no super messy clean-up, and the arts & crafts sesions with the kids was fun for all. The colors are very vibrant and the assortment was just the right combination.",4 "super fun these 3D glitter pens are really fun and easy to use. I will definitely continue to purchase this product for art projects. Make sure not to squish the glitter before it dries, so that it can keep it's shap for the 3D effect.",4 "These are nice They work fine, and it's nice to get a variety of colors. The tubes are not hard to squeeze and they don't seem to dry out excessively fast.",4 "Little Artist Approved! These came out of the art bag that Santa left, it got thumbs up ! Very kid cool, fun to use, not messy. Love em.",4 "My son Loved this! My son is 5 years old and he loved making pictures with this stuff.IT is very glittery and also very pretty.",4 "serves it's purpose, but kept drying out I alway put the lid back on this product when i am not using it, and yet still it keeps drying out! the next time i go to use it i take the lid off and it's all dry.",3 "Mostly good ... For the most part, these are exactly what I expected them to be - glitter pens that leave a raised bubble of sparkle. My only complaint is that two of them (the pink, and I forget which else) were a little bit dried out in the tip, making them impossible to squeeze out. I was able to poke a small nail into the end to push down the hardened spot, but it keeps coming back eventually. Hopefully this package was just a fluke, because otherwise they're great glitter pens.",3 "Fun! My 5 year old daughter loves these! They are excellent- don't dry out, easy for her to get the caps off and back on by herself, colors are bright and are just all around fun for 5 year old crafting.",4 "my wife loves it my wife got it and she loves it she said she would recomend it to everyone to have and use",4 "Great color! The color in this box are great and it comes out easily from the tube. But I wish it drys up quickly so my kid don't have to wait or be extra careful when working on another color.",3 "Very colorful This glue does dry raised and it has a nice squishy glossy texture. The colors are very colorful and vibrant. My 5 year old daughter has a hard time squeezing the glue out. And so do I. It can be tricky and often you have to apply a good deal of pressure, more than most young kids can do. I wish it was easier to get the glue out, and that the tubes were larger. This set was a gift, and we have used it for several craft projects. But it doesn't seem like it lasts very long. The pink tube didn't last long at all since it's my daughters favorite color. We'll have to buy a new set soon.I would buy it because I'm impressed with the quality and vibrancy of the glitter glue. My daughter is able to squeeze it out at first, but as the tube empties it becomes harder.We haven't tried the crayola glitter glue. We have a set of the Melissa & Doug glitter glue, but the colors are more dull. For the price, the elmer's set is a good deal.",3 "Wish it lasted longer!! This glitter glue seems to be the easiest I've seen to squirt out! My two year old lies doing projects and has used other glue sticks before that lasted weeks!! It seems to be too small of an amount of glue for the price! I'd recommend another brand!!!",4 "Be-dazzled This Elmers glitter is so great as it's used in a plethora of ways from mixed media to straight paper projects to kids crafts.I personally have used this professionally by mixing Liquitex Gel Medium and other Liquitex effects to create many art projects even on glass and canvas. This product when mixed with professional art viscosities is no longer ""washable"" and that's what I need; permanance.This product is listed as ""washable"" meaning if you spill it ; that can be removed by washing...not ""washable"" as in this paint is for fabrics and thus is washable as one reviewer was speaking of. NO its NOT permanent paint...its Elmer's Glue as the base for kids and school and everyday craft projectsI buy this for 2 reasons : it's cheap and easy to adhere with the bottle tip applicators. Glitter seems to be ph neutral so it hasn't yellowed or faded over 15 yrs time on my personal/professional artistic projects. As for 3-D; it's NOT. Just glitter inside of clear glue consistency. NOT 3-D as in fabric paints or other pro-mediums of high viscosity height meaning at least 1/16 inch grade . Color is vibrant even after a decade. I LOVE this and its competitor brand and use it often. You can find this at Toys R Us and almost everywhere & that's why I like that; it's accessible when the very expensive products of the same consistency/ glitz are not available. I highly recommend this to crafters/artists/schools. 5 stars.",4 "Inspiration for young and old This is my second order. Have you seen what a six year old can do with a can of DRY glitter? Well, other than the billions and billions of fantastic works of art and twice as many sighs of happiness and an amazing number of minutes spent focusing on the work before her? Yipe. Clean up doesn't take nearly as long as you think it will; still, heavy, heavy sigh.This glitter glue seems to fill the bill, instead. No matter the age, one does not seem tempted to toss it into the air nor to dump the entire jar at every application nor to brush the pretty specks onto the carpet. Any mess occurs only in learning not to smear the stuff before it dries.To look at this set drives you instantly to intense creativity. Yes, you! And an adult sitting beside her youngster working on art projects is one top notch aegis to marvelous conversation. Marvelous conversations with offspting get an amazing amount said. And learned. And understood. With love. And decided cooperation.Good stuff.",4 "LOVE THESE! My toddler loves these! He wasn't crazy about art projects until I picked these up. And the colors are so pretty they bring out the 12 year old girl in me, so we both have fun. These will definately be a staple of our craft cabinet.",4 "More like glue When we purchased these washable glitter paint pens, we were under the impression that they were pens for coloring. In reality, they work more like a glue. My daughter uses them to glue paper.",1 "Don't shop from this company Co-Mo Sketch Pad by Bee Paper Co.- 9x12 Inch PadI ordered 2 sketch pads over a month ago and still haven't recieved them! I haven't had any communication from the company either. They are unresponsive to email. Use the gas and go buy it at the store.",0 "Great field book This may be the only field book you'll ever need. The pages of reference in the back are invaluable. The paper is weather proof and when you pair it up with a Tactical all metal Rite in the Rain pen you can take notes in a hurricane or under a monitoring well pump test discharge and they'll look perfect. However, if you have any environmental consulting experience you know you don't have time to sit down and draw nice pictures and do field mapping to scale. You have a program manager sitting in the office reminding you that the project has a budget and a deadline. Also, the info on the reference pages can be easily condensed onto a laminated piece of paper that you can use even after you fill the book. I find the ""Level"" or ""Universal"" versions with two lined pages a little easier for taking written notes and still provides a place for quick sketches. They are also a few bucks cheaper and without the reference pages you get more room for notes. Check out all their stuff on www.riteintherain.com.",3 "Very strong magnets These magnets are very strong, and fun to play with. Magnets are even stronger when placed on a refridgerator. Strong enough to hold a note on the fridge and know that you will never lose that important message. You can also use these magnets to store some hand tools on the wall of a metal workbench.",3 "Curiously Strong Despite the name of product, they are not really rare earth magnets. They are however very strong. I have been pinched a few times between two. They are also really hard to remove from my fridge. I have held about 10 pieces of paper up on my fridge with one of these. Keep away from kids. They are very small and can be swallowed.",4 "Stellar I use these to find studs in the walls- they jump right onto the unseen metal screw heads. Tons of fun to play with too.",4 "magcraft rare earth magnets Got the magnets and they are super strong and are very difficult to seperate them from each other. They are described as strong and they are!",3 "Versatile machine! I bought the Xyron 510, because it is easy to use and takes several types of cartridges. Any flat item up to 5"" wide can be put through it. The crank turns smoothly (more so than the Xyron 500) and all the adhesives are acid free.I have used the permanent adhesive cartridge to make stickers for my scrapbooks. I have also used the 2-sided lamination cartridge to laminate all of my recipe cards- very helpful, since they are likely to get dirty. Lastly, I have also used the single-sided lamination cartridge to make waterproof labels for handmadfe gifts (such as my home-made vanilla). I haven't yet tried the magnet-making cartridge, but all the ones I've used have worked quite well.",4 "Great crafting tool I made my own wedding invitations, where different papers needed to be attached to different backgrounds and using the Xyron 510 made a huge difference in the success of my invitations. Everything got attached well and stayed there. I have since then used it for many other craft projects, in particular for scrapbooking and cardmaking.",4 "Not quite what I expected... I had heard that the Xyron is a good sticker making machine for scrap booking so I asked for one for Christmas. I ended up getting two units, the Model 510 and the Model 900. To my surprise I use them both quite frequently and for many different projects around the house, not just scrap booking. They are so easy to use and versatile. My favorite is making personalized labels on the computer and using the Xyron to make them sticky. No need to spend money on label forms or fighting to get them lined up just right. With the the Xyron you print out what you like and cut it to the size you want. So easy!!",4 "Uniquely versatile niche tool As a professional artist, I was somewhat reluctant to buy this product for professional use. I have a Royal laminator, which serves me fine and has outlasted inferior laminators I've seen other artists use. I needed something that could create magnets and other promotional material on a small scale.Totally met my expectations and then some. Granted, as many other reviewers have been mentioning, the supplies can get quite costly if misused. However, Xyron fills a niche where no other product remotely comes close. The machine is idiot proof, with clear guides and a cartridge based system that's similar to putting in an old nintendo or atari game. The cartridges are clearly labeled, to prevent you from destroying something which you wanted to be a sticker but is now a permanent decal, etc. There is a wide array of cartridges from permanent adhesive (suited to crafting and creating collages, even bumper stickers), repositional adhesive (ie: stickers), double laminate (haven't used this but it's for lamination obviously), and magnet/laminate (which actually DOES make working magnets).The cartridges can be removed at any time when not in use and stored for later use. You can switch projects without burning the rest of your cartridge just to move on to something else.I find this model is perfect for collectible stickers, business card magnets, magnet toys (like fridge words), collages, banners, and decals.I would recommend an electric laminator like Royal for more durable, long lasting lamination. The Xyron is better tailored for all the rest, rather than strict lamination.",4 "CUDDLEBUG TIGHTWAD I really like this sticker machine. My only gripe is that it wastes so much of the 18' each time you run something through to apply the adhesive and when you pay a dollar a foot and you waste almost 3 inches each time you use it, the 18 feet isn't going to last very long and you will need to reorder another roll. This makes me hesitant to freely use it on all my cutouts from my CRICUT EXPRESSION without thinking about it and I don't like to think.",2 "A Great crating tool Received this product and immediately was able to use it. Easy set up. Makes stickers out of most thin items. I also purchased the laminated/sticky sided insert. It is fabulous--one caution, watch how close together items are put through the machine. The items can clump together. Overall I am very happy with this product.",4 "Indispensible for crafters - really handy for everyone else! We had to create some really intricate pieces made up from about a dozen different sections, some hand-cut, others with a Cricut. At first we tried a glue stick - dried out and things fell apart a few days later. Then we used the sticky roll dispensers. Worked great, but was a pain on small, intricate pieces - plus really expensive. Then we saw this 5"" Creative Station. Wow - what a difference! It applies the glue to the bottom of whatever you stick in it. I tried business cards and photos - fantastic. Then it came time for the really intricate cut spirals. For the larger ones we could put in three side-by-side. For the smaller ones, five across. One problem we had - after using the thing a few times it developed a static charge. When we inserted the smaller cut-out pieces of paper, they clinged to the upper portion of the feed slot. I had to use tweezers to place them just right. After the first few I got the hang of it and it went fast.The glue stuck only where it was supposed to except where there were small gaps - there the glue spanned the space. When the items exit the device, they are in a pouch - backing on the bottom and a cellophane type material on top. We took a rounded toothpick and outlined the details before removing the top. This made the excess glue stick to the top cellophane - and all the detailed pieces came out clean.It's easy to use and affordable - plus Amazon has the best prices on supplies!",4 "A Good Gadget I love this machine. I have all the Xyron makers for doing card making. My only gripe is that there is a waste factor of several inches on each run through the machine. If they could resolve that I wouldn't have an unkind thing to say.",4 "Amazing tool for home-made anything... I love the simplicity and the versatility of this tool. No batteries, no power plug...just insert the type of cartridge (laminate, adhesive, moveable adhesive, magnetic) and you can make all kinds of things. I bought the tool to make menu cards and seating charts for my wedding...and it worked wonderfully. I've not been a crafty person in the past, but this makes me want to make all kinds of things - no more going to Office Depot or Kinko's to get things done...I can do it at home!I found it a little difficult to know exactly where to cut my finished product. If you wait until it's clearly through, you end up wasting almost an inch on the item you just made AND the next thing you make. In trying to not waste, I ended up pushing through things one after the other and on more than one occasion I overlapped on accident. Once you screw it up, it's not exactly easy to undo.I absolutely recommend it, though. Picture magnets will be my next Christmas gift thanks to this handy-dandy tool! :)",3 "Perfect tool to make stickers out of hard to glue items. I love this little machine! I also have the Xyron small sticker maker that I use on small objects. The great thing about this size is that you can push through fine, thin detailed items that you've cut out on a cricut or other device, or any delicate item that would be messy to glue down. This is quick, clean and fast and the results are perfect! I wish I had known about this a long time ago, I would have saved some scrapbook pages from some messy glue warping!",4 "awsome This machine is so fun. I just went to my cousins house and she had one and I played with it. Its really worth it. You should get it.And its good for scrap booking. Im going to get one for my Birthday.",4 "High Quality, Simple, Multiple Uses Used this product to make magnets for everyone on my Christmas list this year. And did them all in the car on the way to Grandma's! Really - I did. This gizmo is that easy to use. No heat, no scissors, no muss, no fuss. Will continue to make unique and special gifts using Xyron!",4 "Failed gift My wife is really into scrapbooking. So I thought I'd get her this as a gift. Total fail. On her first try with it, the material curled up in the machine and gummed up the works. As she tried to un-gum it, the bracket that holds the top roller broke - just the little piece that goes around the roller end. And Xyron does not sell replacement parts. Now the whole machine, along with all the cartridges I got her, are useless. All because they used cheap, brittle plastic in even the most likely places to break.This was frustrating to use, didn't last long, and made an enjoyable activity un-enjoyable. Maybe I should search online for broken units to scavenge replacement parts.",1 "Fun to use Love this; I can't find enough to make into stickers! Only negative is that I find it difficult to reload a previously partially used cartridge without wasting a lot of it. I might be moving up to the full-sized one when I can afford it.",3 "works well, but expensive supplies I got this for my daughter and she loves it. It's much better than some of the ""toy"" ones I looked at. It works well for making stickers. The only drawback is that the lamination supplies are relatively expensive, especially when a kid is using it who doesn't see the need to conserve the lamination. Other than that, if you need a sticker-maker, it works really well.",3 "Great item This product worked right out of the box, no prep work or easy to assemble required. Even changing of the cartridges was easy. Great for card making and making stickers, laminating business or membership cards is a flick of the wrist, practically.",4 "the best thing for crafty dorks like me i freakin' love this thing. it's so easy to use and can be used for so many projects. all my equally dorky friends keep wanting to steal this from me, but it's all mine.",4 "I love this sticker maker! This is a great product. The cartridge is easy to change. It works so much better than I thought it would. The stickers come out clean and ready to use. I don't regret purchasing it.",4 "Love the Xyron I had seen a demo of the Xyron at a craft convention. I ordered the 510 since it applies the adhesive to larger items. The item was delivered as promised and was ready to use out of the box. It is easy to use and easy to change cartridges too.",4 "Neat, affordable machine but have had some issues with it We purchased this machine to be able to make stickers for business and just for fun. The machine was ready for use straight out of the box and we tested this on panorama photographs, card stock and cardboard with ease. We didn't have any trouble with this machine until we printed a picture on regular copy paper and wanted to make a quick sticker with it... the machine rolled the paper around the roller and the clear film started sticking to the adhesive backed paper inside of the machine. We cut the film and adhesive backed paper with an xacto knife and tried again. This time the clear film, adhesive paper and the printer picture stuck together on the roller... it took about 45 minutes to get the paper and film cleared off of the roller... it's VERY sticky! We finally got it all cleaned off and tried again and the machine started working great again. We've only used it 3 times since then but we've had no problems since then.I haven't used the laminating part of this machine yet but I do have my concerns about it since the stickers are curved when they come out... which is NOT a problem because stickers can be applied flat but I'm not sure how the laminating function would work with curved paper... it just sounds like a potential problem.We adore this machine but are a bit skeptical to use it as much now due to the issue we had with it. Hopefully it was just a one time issue but I have my doubts about it. I can't really complain too much because when it works, it DOES work GREAT but when it messes up... it's a huge headache to deal with.It works but I need something that will give me consistent results, especially for business use. If I had a choice to buy this machine or something that's a bit more expensive... I'd probably buy a more expensive machine. However, for making quick stickers and crafts with the kids... this machine is great for that.",3 "Makes projects a breeze I can't believe how much i use this little machine! It is perfect for card making, laminating kids flash cards, etc. i use it all the time and love it",4 "Love it Opened up a whole new world of crafting. I laminate, make permanent or repositional stickers and my favorite part, MAGNETS! I have turned tons of pictures into magnets and they look great. The thing is easy to use, doesn't plug in, and doesn't take up all that much space since I keep it in the box so I can set the cartridges on top.",4 "muy util muy util, excelente producto para realizar etiquetas, colocale pega a tus fotos, tarjetas, realiza tus calcomanias a tu estilo, ponle tu toque personal",4 "Bought it for me, gave it to my daughter I was trying to use this machine to make stickers to sell in my Etsy shop. It's to hard to get the stickers lined up just right. But for personal use it works just fine. Just like everything else, the refills are expensive. Haven't tried it for other things like magnets yet.",2 "Great purchase for scrapping! Awesome product. So glad I purchased it! Handy for scrapbooking, card making and so forth. Works like a charm, no mess.",4 "A question... Does anyone know if you can use this one on fabric? I'm just dabbling right now, so don't want to spend too much on a crafting machine. I would use it for other crafts as well, but need something that can be used on fabric.",4 "Awesome product. Great for papercrafting I got this to enhance my cards and scrapbooking, but i has turned out to be a great help in activities for my 1 1/2 year old. She loves to pick shapes and images to make into stickers!",4 "xyron 510 creative station i really like it! just got it today in the mail, started making gift tags for christmas & they come out beautiful!!!! i am going to work on some halloween items tomm. i am really looking forward to it.",4 "mjbinca10 Great size use it a lot. I have the 9"" one also but this size is just perfect. Great value",4 "the xyron machine I don't like this machine at all. I have tried and tried,it keeps buckling up and I have wasted too much film.It is susposed to be so easy.ha,ha.",0 "Great for homemade cards! I purchased this Xyron to put adhesive on the flat embellishments for my homemade cards. Once my husband discovered it's capabilities, he has laminated almost everything in the house. I have had to keep my eye on the dog for fear he will laminate her too! It's a great little machine, just don't show your husband.",4 "Good for decorative or informative magnets We used this cartridge to make save-the-date magnets for my sister's wedding. The magnets aren't strong enough to hold more than a single sheet of paper. It's more for decoration, like if you wanted to magnetize some pictures to go on the fridge (or in lockers!) It works just like all the other xyron catridges. You take something you have, or something printed from your household printer and run it through the Creative Station you're using. You should use something flat, or near flat since the rollers inside the Creative Stations aren't meant to handle more than a layer of paper or two. Also, since the magnet isn't very strong I wouldn't recommend any heavy papers or gluing too much on it afterwards.Pros:-Easier to work with than packages of magnet material which are either messy to glue on, or come with adhesive that doesn't stick-As long as it fits in your Creative Station, the magnet material will be applied to the entire piece of media you're working with, not just a small square of it-The lamination makes everything permanent. it won't fall apart!One Con:If you make anything very long, the magnet will curl up because the stuff in the catridges is rolled up inside. This is enough to stop it from staying on your fridge! You'll need to lay it flat, upside down, under something overnight if you find that your magnets are curling. Something the size of a 4x5 photo or business card size won't be a problem, but anything longer and you might run into a lot of curl.Overall it's great for getting creative!",4 "Doesn't seal all that well I have been thinking about decorating my car with different Cricut-produced themes just for the fun of it. (""Cricuts"" are home/office die-cutting systems, many of which are available here on Amazon.) Since there is an entire car to work with, I started looking at magnets as a way to stick things temporarily to the car's body without doing any damage. I've had Xyron machines for a long time, so I decided to try this laminate/magnet cartridge first. Since this cartridge probably wasn't intended to be use this way, I also decided to work with inkjet printed items because they were (1) easier to produce, (2) would be lighter/thinner than die-cuts, and (3) are a lot cheaper if they drop off the car or have to be pitched.The first experiment was a ""Happy Holidays"" banner, which worked very well on the vertical part of the trunk until it rained. The magnet stayed stuck to the metal perfectly; it was the rain getting between the laminate and the magnet material that was the problem. I had left about a 1/8"" margin around the edges and, even though I burnished it like crazy, the rain thoroughly soaked the paper, though the ink never ran. I thought about letting it stay on the car to see if it would dry, but knew that that probably wouldn't work on any die-cut items. It is possible that a wider laminate/magnet border would work fine all by itself, but I decided to try experiment #2 before going that route.For the second experiment, I used a somewhat smaller item (a clip-art poinsettia) and applied cold, self-laminating sheets to both sides of the printout. I knew it would be waterproof because I had done the same thing with a water-aerobics exercise list that stayed completely dry. I cut a small border around the edges of the poinsettia then put it in the Xyron machine.One of the things I noticed after covering the laminated item was how the magnet's laminate sheet would not stick to the magnet by almost a quarter of an inch. The gap stayed no matter how hard or how often I burnished it. It is possible that the adhesive isn't strong enough and the top laminate sheet isn't flexible enough to stick. I suspect that the thicker the item, the bigger this gap will become.In addition to getting wet, I was also concerned that the item would now be too heavy to stick to the car due to the inclusion of the self-laminating sheets. However, so far, so good. It has rained and snowed and the image has remained dry and clear. It has also stuck to the trunk for several days; I even drove on the interstate at a little below the speed limit for about 10 minutes and the image is still there.I may go back to trying a bigger border without the self-laminating sheets to see if the seal would work that way, but at least I've got something I can continue to experiment with if the seal still fails. However, I think the next experiment is to put the current poinsettia item on the driver's side door to see if it can stand the drag of the wind moving around the side of the car. (If you would like an update on further experiments, please leave a comment. I think this review has turned into a tutorial as well as a review.)Update 1/11/13: I tried making the border wider AND sticking things on the side of the car - both worked just fine. The borders were about 1/4""-1/2"" wide, depending on the item, so they all had a big, black band around them. They may not have been the most artistically attractive, but, hey, they were car magnets! (The ""items"" were separate Star Trek: TNG characters in celebration of Jan. 2, National Science Fiction Day. Next up, Valentine's Day!)",2 "Easy to use and great quality for the price! We use the Xyron magnet cartridges all the time! The machine is very easy to use and you can take a 4 x 6 print, run it through and turn it into a great magnet for the home appliances, the office file cabinet or any other magnetic surface!",4 "Easy to use So easy to "install", and makes magnets out of anything! (Anything that can roll through the machine, anyway.) Although, with normal, thin, printer paper, the magnets come out a little curved (result of the rollers), but nothing that sitting it under a heavy-ish book wont fix.",4 "So many possibilities, it is wonderful. I have no complaints about the ease of using this product. No issues removing and or replacing the cartridge. You can turn almost anything thin into a magnet.",4 "Good strong magnet. Love this! I made 100 Save The Date magnets for an anniversary party and a bumper sticker for my hubby's car. The magnet works well. There is a bit if a waste factor because of the way the Xyron feeds, so order more than you think you need. It works great.",4 "memory maker Works great for making photo magnets for the refridge, my granddaughter likes to look at and name all her relatives! Great price too.",3 "Fun Tool The Zyron Creative Station is a must have tool for crafters and especially, photographers. With my recent ""laminate/magnet"" cartridge, I created fridge magnets using a group photo of a group of Giants baseball friends taken during a recent World Series game. It is a treasured memento for all. Very easy to use, no waste. If there is a very short magnet strip left, keep it to use for smaller projects. My next project uses 5 x 7 photos, laminated (another cartridge refill), and made into notebooks for small gifts.",4 "High Quality, Simple to Use Used this cartridge (2 of them actually) to make Christmas gifts for EVERYONE on my list. High quality magnet, no bubbles in the laminate, very easy to use.Will continue to create unique and special gifts using Xyron!",4 "MAGNETS Love using this product. The first thing I did with it was make alphabet magnets for my young grandchildren.",4 "SO much fun I love this stuff. It shrinks WAY smaller than you think it will, to 25% or smaller of the original image. I'd say make sure to do a test one first for "shrinkage". Works great in the toaster oven, on apiece of parchment paper so you can watch it shrink and curl.",3 "Fun Times I love this shrink Film!!!! It is very easy to work with!There is very little smearing and is east to manipulate for 3-D crafts as well.",3 "most frabjous! This shrink film is wonderful stuff. Works well with my new pen set -BIC Mark-It Color Collection Ultra Fine Permanent Marker, Assorted, 36 Markers. The markers are strong/bold colors so I needed to keep this well in mind as the colors gets even stronger/darker as the project shrinks. This Graphix brand of shrink film is much cheaper than the name brand I used as a kid but the quality is the same though.This is really a fun way to spend a couple of hours for kids or adults too.",3 "Wouldn't stay flat for me I bring my toaster oven to my enrichment classes to do with the kids, and use the Shrinky Dinks brand and it's always worked for me. But I decided to give this ""White"" color of this Grafix brand a try, which was cheaper, and it just wouldn't flatten back out for me. I left it in the oven for a long long time, and still, it wouldn't flatten. The sheet is also not as thick as the Shrinky Dink brand after shrinkage (about half the thickness). I've tried it with sanding the paper down and not sanding it, and still it doesn't work. What am I doing wrong?",1 "fun to make After sanding both sides of the plastic we colored our own designs with colored pencil to make key chains after shrinking. While product is shrinking it moves and folds over and appears to be all mashed up, melted, and ruined; but just continue to leave your creation in the oven and they will streighten back out and be perfect.",4 "So fun! This paper is much cheaper than the shrinky dink brand and just as good. One thing the description didn't say was that it has a glossy finish. This really only matters if you wanted to use colored pencils, since it would require a sand paper run down to do it. It also made the markers i was using liable to smudging. But aside from that this paper was wonderful, and the glossy finish looks amazing when shrunk!",4 "Love it! I bought this shrink plastic to have a go at making some OOAK custom charms for jewelry. With some light sanding, it readily accepted my marker (sharpie for outlines) and colored pencils (Prismacolor and Crayola). With the amount it shrinks, using a standard paper hole punch works perfect for the charm holes. I do not use an oven to shrink them but a heat gun which worked really nicely! I seal them up with a coat of varnish then a coat of clear resin (Environmental Technology 8-Ounce Kit Casting' Craft Casting Epoxy, Clear) for a shiny, fixed image. They're very sturdy!Just remember to go lighter on the color when drawing your artwork since it will get MUCH darker after it shrinks!",4 "Not for inkjets, but it works This shrink paper is great! I should have researched first to find out that there is specific paper for printers, but this still works great. It doesn't say it's NOT for printers, it just says there is productGrafix KSF6-WIJ 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch Shrink Film, Printable, White Inkjet, 6-Packmade for inkjets on the package. I don't know what the difference is, but I sanded it brushed it off with a cloth, printed out some princess charms and it was fine. I did have to wait quite a while for it to dry, but I figured that was the difference. This is less expensive, by HALF.There are good detailed instructions on the back, helpful tips incase they get stuck together or fold onto themselves. My experience two folded, and I was going to try to straighten them out, but I didn't need to. I used my toaster oven, turned on the convection fan to even out the temp, and turned it to 325(instructions say 300-350). They might fold, I recommend to be patient; it says 2-3 minutes, it was kind of humid that day, and it needed almost 4. I will definately be buying this again, even for my printer!",4 "An artists review; I compared this to shrinky-dinks brand paper, side by side.Differences:~On shrinky-dinks you got to paint and draw backwardly-thinking. With Graphix Shrink Film, you draw it on as usual paper or canvus.~Unlike shrinky-dinks, it will not have a clear-look for areas not colored. It will be white, nearly a porcelain look.~This seems to flatten a lot better and easier than shrinky-dinks.~With Shinky-Dink brand, the best way to color it seems to be paint,whereas this paper seems to work best with colored pencil or markers.Overall, if you follow instructions, its an awesome product that I will be glad to use.",4 "Not what I expected The directions aren't very clear about heating the plastic. A small toaster oven works best and ONLY heat one piece at a time. I had to reheat mine twice before they actually started to shrink and lay flat.",2 "Works like a charm! I just got my Graphix Shrink Film and I used a heat gun, they do start to curl so if you are making a long one I suggest holding it down in the middle and starting on one side before it rolls and makes a mess. If you want to stamp on it distress it first or use StazOn, I had great luck with my stays on!",4 "Fun for the kids! I bought this for my classroom so the students could make ornaments to take home. The only complaint I have is that I didn't notice that I was supposed to have sanded each sheet before coloring on it. I just had the kids color on the paper with colored pencil and it worked just fine. I'm sure if I'd actually sanded each one the colors would have been a bit brighter but overall it worked well. Sanding each page seems a bit ridiculous to me when I've bought other kits that have apparently been pre-sanded. A lot of work for a small project!",3 "Fun and easy to use We used this Grafix shrink film at my daughter's sleepover party with the kids (5 to 8 year-olds). I sanded the surface and let them draw with colored pencils before cutting, which was easy for them to do. We put the shrink film in the toaster oven on top of parchment paper. The pieces curled while baking but always uncurled so they never stuck to themselves. Within minutes, the girls had tiny plastic pieces of art. They loved it. It was easy to do and the colors turned out vibrant.The only thing I don't like is sanding. I wish they were pre-textured so that step would be unnecessary. Other than that, this is great for craft projects.",3 "shrink really good product. worked as expected. be careful what you use to color it. you should use permanent ink for the outline.",4 "Sturdy Little Floral Snips *****I love my new snips--they are light, sharp, sturdy, and lock easily. I use them only for light gardening use, primarily floral. They are most handy for trimming all of the flowers my husband brings in from the garden in summer. I am ordering another because I am so pleased with them, and want one for outside and one for inside the house. They are comfortable to hold because of the padded handle. They are smaller than I'd thought but so far they've handled every job I've done with them. I am being careful with them and not using them for heavy pruning (I have pruners for this). I think that if you want some inexpensive quality snips you'll be very pleased with these.They could just be used as plain scissors, I suppose, but they really are ideal for flowers, and I've seen them marketed elsewhere as this.Highly recommended.*****",4 "great snips these trimmers are the real deal for trimming buds they stay sharp and are real easy on the hands you dont get finger cramps like traditional snips I love 'em",4 "Fabulous Scissors This are great scissors -- easy to use, feel good in the hand, do what they are supposed to do.",4 "Scissors - 8 inch left handed from Jo Ann's I was going to give a pair of really fine scissors to my best friend for her birthday, because she makes cards and needed them. I ordered them from Amazon, and they got them from Jo Ann's. Left-handed scissors are hard to find, particularly good ones. They arrived in plenty of time before my friend's birthday, and were just as good as advertised. Great service!",4 "Peltex Please, please change the info from 22"" wide to 20"" wide. The 2"" difference can really matter, especially when it's a large project. I might have given the fifth star if the product had either actually been 22"" wide - or - the size description had been accurate. This is not as heavy as the no longer available Timtex, but it does the job. Because the interfacing is rolled around a base (like fabric bolts), there is some curve, but this does flatten out when the Peltex is encased within the fabric. The Amazon price is the best around - even better than ordering directly from the store that ships the item out!",3 "Origami Paper My grandson loves to do Origami and likes all different colors and sizes. It was easy to get through amazon.",3 "Most under rated carving tool in town. When sharpened properly the MURPHY knife is as good or better than most $4o carving knifes. The blade and handle have the same size and shape that has been used by European wood carvers for over 500 years. The steel is hard enough to hold an edge and tough enough not to chip. I have been using both the long and short Murphy knifes for 15 years, I also own several other knifes. All of them cost more, none make chips any better.",4 "Great knife for this beginner! This knife is wonderful for anyone who wants to get into woodcarving. If you buy this knife, make sure you get a strop. I would also recommend going straight to the company that sells it. Go to woodcarvers.com. At the site they will help you find everything you need, they have tips for beginners as well as instructions for sharpening.",4 "Beginner's Opinion I've only whittled with a pocket knife, so I'm not skilled in the art of wood carving at all. Better to hold in hand than the removable wood carving blades in X-acto like kits. I'd buy another if I lost this one.",3 "Excellent, solid specialized knife. This knife has a sturdy yet light feel to it, and has a tempered blade that has proven to be very strong, and able to keep its sharp edge after buying for quite a while. Good for whittling, ridges, designs. In the hands of a proper wood carver, some excellent woodwork can be made using this.Two notes: Only use stropping on this knife to sharpen it, don't use any of the commercial blade sharpeners; the blade will get damaged if you do so.Also, contrary to the knife's appearance in the profile photo, the handle is not shiny, but instead has a normal, dull, unglazed wooden appearance. By personal preference, this appearance looks better as it gives a more weathered, professional look.",4 "Nice, but odd sharpening. This is a really nice knife, but I had trouble with the way it came sharpened. Instead of a nice straight cutting edge, it actually was sharpened in an arc, making it very hard for me to maintain the edge on it in that manner. I even went back and looked at the picture to be sure it showed a straight cutting edge. I will have a friend of mine re-work it, but I was taken back by having to do that.",2 "Darn Good Knife If you want sharp, high-quality, and reasonable price, this is your knife. It's comfortable to hold for both my 10 year old son and myself. Comes in the mail razor sharp and can be kept that sharp with a slipstrop or a piece of leather and sharpening compound.",4 "fulfilled childhood memories I remembered the look and feel of a whittling knife from 40 years ago. This knife excelled in every expectation.",4 "Murphy Knife An excellent carving knife. Very sharp out of the tube it comes shipped in. The handle is good fit even if the finish is minimal. The knife is ready to strop and carve as it is received. Be sure to order the thumb and finger guard at the same time to save money and fingers because of numerous slips on the wood and my fingers are cut up. Well recommended for the first time carver.No cons found in this item or the company that sells it.",4 "good beginner knife I wanted to try my hand at carving and whittling, and found this knife at a good price. This is a great starter knife to learn with and learn how to sharpen but is really light weight. I would prefer something a little heavier. I would purchase again if I had it to do over.",3 "Excellent knife While not a skilled carver or whittler (read: complete beginner), this was leaps and bounds better than carving with a pocket knife. It was suprisingly sharp right out of the package. I would recommend buying a strop or sharpening rig with this to keep up its edge.",4 "Works great! I bought a Cropadile before this to set snaps, only to find out it only works with special snaps made for Cropadile. This snapsetter is very simple, works great every time, and is fool proof.",4 "It's newsprint Basic newsprint paper. It's glued into the binding very well and the edges are all very neatly cut. Erasing picks up what seems an excessive amount of paper fiber, but it's newsprint so that's hard to avoid.",3 "Draw Now! Just a starting kit on how to draw. After you take this little class. Take picture you like and that you are willing to draw and draw it. Never get discourage because it really takes time to be able to draw good. At the end it'll be worth it. I hope this help.",4 "Bargain This was purchased as a gift for my daughter. For the money it gave me what I wanted. Just enough to get started. It includes a variety of pencils and some direction too. For the money, this is a good buy.",4 "Perfect! Item is exactly as described on web page. Works great, no problems at all. Can't use it enough! This is one item i do recommend!",4 "Be Sure You Get What You Ordered These are lovely, which is why I ordered them - too bad I didn't get them! I ordered these Antique Initial Monogram from Craftersnet to go with some gold foil embossed invitations. My invoice from Craftersnet reflects that this product is the product I ordered. However, what I received is not what is pictured here, but rather a silver seal with a black monogram on it. Those seals are nice as well, but obviously aren't going to work on the gold embossed invitations. These are pretty cheap, and I figured it didn't make sense to spend the money on postage to return them, so I'll keep them and probably use them on another occasion. However, I'm not too happy about ordering one thing & getting something completely different. I've learned my lesson - go to a stationary store to be sure you get what you want.",1 "Crayola markers The markers are brand new and were nicely priced well. They came well packaged and very fast. I'd get them again.",4 "Crayola is the best, accept no substitutes Best quality, as always. Others are less expensive, but never work as well. They also last longer so you'll gee your money's worth.",4 "Ended up returning I'm sure these would have been just fine but I ended up returning the item when Target had it for $0.99.",4 "Powerful loupe This loupe is quite powerful in showing all the facets of a diamond or other precious stone in good detail; though I know there are some higher priced loupes out there that would give an even sharper view. But for my needs, it does a pretty good job.",3 "Some Advice for buying Loupes- This Loupe's magnification makes it unusable. Its field of view is very small, you have to get really close to what you are looking at, and there is a ton of distortion.If you are looking to buy a loupe, I would recommend a 10x loupe in the $30-$60 range with a field of view of ~15mm.",1 "Good product I buy vintage fountain pens and need a good glass. This is a well made glass. It doesn't open and close with a screw --- something you should look for. And it comes with a leather case --- something else you should have. I think it's well made. And the optical part of it is obviously superior. These are hard to get used to. But once you do, you get a vivid view of tiny writing or whatever you're looking at. I wish this was easier to use or came with instructions. It does take a bit of a learning curve. But it's a good value in my opinion.",3 "Great Item This item was purchased as a Christmas present for my boyfriend. He absolutely loves it and uses it everyday at work. He says the quality is great and it was just what he needed.",4 "I can see every detail Build quality was very good, and the leather case that comes with it makes storage, worry-free",4 "not a very clear view Unfortunately, the product is not very well made. In the past - I had a doublet, 2oX which worked a lot better. I have trouble seeing the item I am scoping. in the purchased loupe.Yes, the glass needs to be right up against the eye, and the item in question. Still cannot see it very well.",1 "Hard to use Not sure if it is just me, but I cannot see clearly using this loupe. I have tried everything !",1 "Had to return Had to return this item. Don't know if these items a quality checked before they go out, but I could not see through the lens and neither could anyone I showed it to.",1 "Straight-Edge Razor Honing This is a very good tool for my Straight-Edge Razor Honing.I only wish it had a couple holes for light to come into the loupe when viewing close to the razor's edge.",3 "good product im not sure if this is 30X, i bought this product to look the GIA number in my diamond and worked pretty good for my objective.",3 "how to return It's what I ordered, but turned out to be too powerful for a novice. Would like to exchange it for correct power, but don't know how.V. Bourgault",3 "Great machine I wanted an affordable machine that had plenty of bells and whistles. I was leaning toward the Singer Featherweight, but this caught my eye because it was less expensive. I've put it to the test with a few projects, and it has performed great. The only problem I noticed is that the feet occasionally come off if accidentally bumped. However, it is not that annoying, because it happens when I am not in the middle of stitching.",4 "I'll pass. I received this machine as a gift a few years back and often just want to throw it out of the window. Occassionally, the zig-zag and straight stitch will work, but the other stitches are not worth the frustration. Singer says they have non-stop complaints about this machine, which according to them, they no longer make. I've spent countless ours adjusting the tensiona nd re-adjusting the tension only to give up. I've spent more time than anyone should on the phone with Singer or writing back and forth to them. I've cleaned it, maintained it and even had it serviced by an authorized Singer dealer. They agree it is a piece of work. There are superior machines in the same price range by other manufaturers. Singer is no longer the company it used to be. However, I will say my old-as-mud Singer 237, made in Italy in the 1960's, rocks to no end and puts this Singer 2662 to shame.",1 "The Little Machine That Could As a beginning sewist, this machine was simple and easy for me to use. I chose it because it has a large number of stitches (39) for machines in its class, one-step buttonhole and its reasonable price. I just got rid of Virgina recently, when I traded her in for a Pfaff. (No real fault of hers; I decided to go from an electric to computerized machine. They are worlds apart.)Here are a few of the features:-Needle Threader-One step buttonhole-Drop-In bobbin-Free Arm-Adjustable Stitch Length and Width-Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure-Adjustable Needle PositionWhat I love about the 2662 now is the number of feet available for such a basic machine. I purchased the machine in 2004. By 2006, I had made two table runners and had a very false start on a knit wrap. I've picked up sewing again and I've graduated to sheer fabric and patterns with gathers. To complete these projects, I've ordered a gathering foot and a walking foot. While I was at it, I got the ruffler attachment, 1/4"" foot, cording foot, button sewing foot and invisible zipper foot.The machine comes with a blindstitch hem foot, rolled hemmer, button hole foot, zipper foot, general purpose foot, overcasting foot and special purpose foot. The only foot I don't own is the darning foot. With the selection of feet, I think this machine will grow with you as you move from beginner to intermediate sewing level.Singer customer service has also been great about answering any questions I have. The reps are always pleasant and friendly. I had some problems ordering the straight stitch foot because on the website, there was both a a 1/4"" foot and the straight stitch foot. I ordered the straight stitch foot and they sent the 1/4"" foot. This happened twice. Finally, they figured out that it was the same foot and corrected the website.The only problem I ever had with stitches was when I used two pieces of regular thread to topstitch denim. Sometimes, one of the threads would be too loose. It could have totally been my fault because I didn't know to adjust the tension.DislikesThe machine is noisy and vibrates at higher speeds. This is probably not a fair criticism because it is an entry-level machine. You do have to have a long thread tail when you start your stitches.",3 "Don't Recommend This machine worked fine for about 6-8 months but after that it just began to be one problem after another. The thread gets caught in the tensioner and begins to sew microscopic stitches and then quits. Wouldn't recommend.",1 "just okay So far this is just an 'okay' sewing machine; definitely NOT great!!! The straight and zig-zag stitches are fine....but the other stitches just won't work! I've tried all I know to get them to work but NO LUCK.Will have to take it to my local Singer shop to have them look at this. Which is very frustrating!!Thankfully, it's still under warranty!",2 "I never had any complaints about it... I had one of these for about 8 years. It worked when I needed it to work and did what I asked of it. I only ever used the straight stitch, zig-zag and hem stitch functions. I only sewed on knit fabric once, with everything else being woven fabric. I made curtains and dresses and simple baby quilts. The tension occasionally needed re-adjusting after replacing the bobbin, and once the needle jammed and broke, but I imagine these things sometimes happen with many machines. I even full-on dropped it on a concrete floor once from a height of about 4 feet and, after a trip to the local sewing machine repair store for some TLC, it was good as new and continued working for another 5 years. I have no complaints. I'd still be using it now, if a flood hadn't rusted the insides stuck.",4 "Great Machine While I did not purchase this from Amazon, I had to comment after reading so many negative reviews. I purchased this machine several years ago and had used it off and on for mending. However, for the past 3 to 4 months I have discovered quilting and have used it extensively. It works well. I have made 5 throw size (roughly 60 x 80 inches) quilts and have machine quilted (stitch in the ditch, parallel lines, flowers, and parallel lines using some of the fancier stitches)all of them. I am learning to free motion stitch on it.I recently realized that I need an extension table in order to make it easier to machine quilt. After looking at the cost of the extenders I thought about upgrading. However, the machine works well, my interest is learning to free motion quilt more than having a machine with 100 stitches, and have recently purchased (and used extensively) a walking foot, 1/4 inch foot, and quilting/darning foot, I've decided, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. So I will continue to use my Singer 2662 and buy an extension table for it. I am in the process of making a queen size spread and look forward to free motion quilting it on the Singer 2662.The only con: The instructions for making the various stitches are not easy to understand.Singer 2662 Sewing Machine with 38 Stitch Patterns",4 "price match the quality...i like it... well, if you guys want a better product, you might spend money more for it...so, you can't expect a machine with middle price with ultra high quality and functions unless you are lucky or the maker are generous...when i bought this machine, i got training from the seller about how to use this and that...so i don't have to waste my time with the book...but for some more function, i still refer to the book...i tried the functions...it worked...no problem...i wonder what's going on if it doesn't work since it's not electronic digital function...i think this machine got rebuild now so i got the unbroken one or other reviewers just got a bad new machine...for me...i got what i want with the price...if i want more of quality...i would definitely buy one of singer 9000 series...(^o^)...",4 "Singer 2662 While this sewing machine arrived in a extremely prompt 2 days after ordering I was extremely disappointed with it's performance. It was loud, making almost grinding noises when sewing a basic stitch, and didn't seem to sew very smoothly. The knobs to change the stitch settings didn't moving smoothly either. Then when I lowered the feed dog with the handy lever, something inside the machine broke and the feed dog would not go back up. Needless to say I promptly returned this machine. I don't think I would recommend a Singer from here on out. My new machine of a different brand has been incredible!",1 "The most frustrating paperweight ever made What a piece of junk. I bought this at full price a few years ago, but didn't really use it much until recently. It held up for maybe 2-3 months of regular use before the tension adjustment stopped working and it caused everything to pucker. After dealing with that for about a month it started causing the 'bird's nest' issue with the bobbin, and then the reverse button broke. So after multiple hours spent trying to tinker with this piece of junk, I now have a fancy paperweight that sews in reverse only. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE.",0 "Best Machine for the Money I have had this machine for 9 years. I sew daily and use it for alterations as well as garment construction. I LOVE this machine. I have 2 other sewing machines including a brand new Singer Futura Embroidery machine and this one is still my go to machine for everyday jobs that I don't need a serger or embroidery machine for. It's quiet, sturdy and has lasted through some really tough jobs. I don't use the decorative stitches too often other than ZigZag but I do get quite a bit of use from the stretch stitch and automatic buttonhole function. I've only had to replace the belt and rubber wheel on the self-winding bobbin once and that was last year. Simple, I ordered the parts online and installed them myself since they were easy to access and replace. I've used Viking machines, Brothers and Janomes and still love this one.",4 "It has made my daughter VERY happy I sent this to my daughter for Christmas. This has made her so happy. She loves it. And was able to start it right up and make some gifts",4 "If you quilt, you need them. This is one of those ""must have's"" for quilters. For years I hand basted my quilts, but now use these pins and save hours and hours of labor! I've used regular safety pins, but the curves on these pins make clasping the pin so much easier. Highly recommend to anyone who quilts and is still hand basting!",4 "Great product, price, delivery These curved safety pins were exactly what I was looking for, but didn't know it. The curve makes it extra easy to pin through thicker layers, leaving the pins lying flat. Believe they were created for quilting but I find them useful for keeping panty shields more securely attached. The fact that I could order them all in one length (exactly the length I needed 1.25 inches) was a bonus. Safety pins in the store are in miscellaneous sizes, the vast majority little itty bitty pins that -- IMHO -- are practically useless. I received these in a timely manner and the price / shipping were reasonable.",4 "Exactly as they're described... I've used these pins for years in my quilts and still love them! Very easy to place and move on fabrics.",4 "Curved Shape Maks It Easier If you are pin basting a quilt top, you need a lot of pins, so one package won't do it. But, the curved shape makes all of that pining goes faster and easier. I like this size, rather than the smaller ones --- again I find it easier to manipulate them.",4 "Quilting Aid When it comes to pinning a quilt I prefer the curved pins. These pins are great meeting my every need when it's time to pin a quilt. Service was great, the pins were packed well and arrived just as promise. I'll do business with this company again.",4 "Love the curved pins.. Nice for pinning quilts together.I had never used these before and I can say they do make my quilting easier without all the straight pins sticking me.",4 "Love these pins! These pins make pin-basting a quilt so much easier than straight pins. The bend makes it easier to baste through all three layers in a quilt.",4 "Not the right size. My pattern that I have that I was going to use these safety pins on said a size 2 was 1-1/2 inches long, These are 1-1/16 inches long. I suppose I will still try to use them but will probably have to order the right sized ones at some point.",1 "Great for beginers !! As a beginner I give this machine 5 stars. The directions and pictures were clear and easy to follow. The only time the machine messed up was when I did something wrong,... like sew with an empty bobbin. I've made a couple of easy to medium skill level projects (ie. pillow cases and pajama pants) and they've come out wonderfully. I've even started on making a simple Renaissance costume and it's working out pretty good. This machine works great with light to medium weight fabrics. I picked it because of the removable arm which comes in handy when sewing arm holes and the like. I also picked it for the 60 stitch feature (I've only used about 10.)Now that I'm sewing more advance projects I've found it a little harder (but not impossible) to work with heavier fabrics or many layers because the machine isn't strong enough - this is the only reason why I gave it a 4.Even if I get a better machine I'm keepin' this one. I love it. For the cost it's a good buy.",3 "Fantastic! I recently bought this machine to replace the old one... and it's fabulous! I'm glad there's a drop-in for the bobbin unlike my older model-- makes things a lot, lot easier.Runs smoothy... super quality.",3 "Great machine It's a bargain for what it does. Super easy to set up with an informative instruction manual. I sew as a hobby, and it takes care of all my project needs. The stitch selection bars on the side of the machine are very intuitive, so it's easy to change your stitches without second guessing. I highly recommend this machine.",4 "Everything I expected This machine comes with everything I expected. No manual though but it's easy enough to figure out since I am mechanically minded. I still haven't figured out how to do the different stitches but I don't need them right now. When I need them, I'll figure it out. The tension was messed up really bad bit I figured out how to thread the bobbin thread through an extra little notch in the base and now it sews beautifully! I have already saved over $80 by sewing my own stuff instead of buying it!",4 "A great machine...too bad it is sold out! Too bad it is out of stock. I loved this machine for about 2 years and really worked it hard... It has a lot of power and I was able to sew through stretch sequins trim and waistbands...without any trouble. My babylock has a lot of trouble with this and cost 10 x as much! I would buy another one if I could as for the money..it was a winner and a great backup/travel machine.",3 "Love my sewing machine nice sewing machine. I am very please with it and would recommend this to others who are looking for a machine.",4 "Singer 2732 Sewing Machine This sewing machine is great, has a modern look and is very easy to use.",4 "Real Nice! I bought this for my daughter for her birthday in September, so I haven't used it yet,but it was shipped real fast, and it looks real nice! She is 13 and has always wanted one!",4 "Tronex Flat Nose Pliers While not cheap, these are very well made and, in the USA. Compared to several non-US pliers I've used, these are well-insulated, less likely to bite the hand closing them, and have a very sturdy fulcrum. They are very useful in cleanly bending small pieces of metal.",4 "Great Quality I do a lot of chain works. I was first cautious about these pliers the thickness ofthe nose is on the thin side. I was afraid that they would not hold up on 16g jump rings.I have been using them for over a year I do use them in my left hand that holds the ringsteady as I close the rings. They feel comfortable I go to them all the time. Have thoughtabout buying a second pair just to have a spare. Tom",4 "Love, love, love this item I have a few of these. I use them for their intended purpose for photos and messages, but I also use them for my students at school. I am a teacher and use the pages to reinforce spoken words or even as simple communication devices for students with disabilities. They have to have fairly good fine motor skills to push the buttons, but for the price they are a great alternative for other devices costing much, much more. I like that the messages don't get erased if the batteries die and the fact that you can change the message any time you want. I think they should put these in the education/school supplies section as their are many other applications for the books. You could put in states' names and record the capitals so the kids could self check their answers. Or math problems. Or foreign languages. You could design it yourself for upcoming tests. These books are little gems, both for the intended purpose and for more creative ones.",4 "Good idea I got this for my daughter to make a photo album for my wife on her birthday. On sale at $13, it was a pretty good deal. They both had fun with it and I think it worked out well.",3 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "A knife beyond all knives, for the pocket, that is! This is a knife of a size and design that has exceeded my expectations for the last 15 years! It's been part of my wallpaper tool bucket since I first broke into the trade back in the mid-90's... I've not been without it since! The steel ""track"" for the blade beats the plastic competition hands-down for strength and durability! I've bought the plastic ones when my Olfa has been misplaced; never have they satisfied my needs long enough to make the $1.05 worth spending. I go everywhere with this in my pocket and often forget that it's there, it's profile is so slim. One of the other reviewers has finally replaced his 20-year-old knife just because it was so inexpensive... I've bought and own about half-a-dozen just to be sure that I'm never without one within reach! In reading the packaging of my most recent two purchased, I noticed that Olfa even has a lifetime guarantee on these things! What more could one want?!? I simply can't say enough about the quality and character of this knife. And NO, I am not an Olfa employee or stockholder in the company; I've just come to know a great product when I see one!",4 "Convenient and sturdy. This is a narrow knife which is great for small jobs. It is much easier to hold in my hand.Does what it's supposed to.",3 "Wish it would love Great sharp solid blade. Very hefty to the touch however it wish it would lock. Recently jammed my thumb and had a hard time using it since there is no locking mech on this knife.",3 "OLFA Craft Knife This is a very good knife, perfect for models. It can retract into the handle for safety.",4 "Best Craft Knife. Ever. I bought my last Olfa art & craft knife over 20 years ago, and recently ran out of blades. I only needed the blades, but since the price of the knife is pretty good, and my 20yr old one is still working like brand new, I can pretty much guarantee that it's the last craft knife I'll ever need to buy.I used to use the big clumsy carpet knifes and xacto's to cut mat board, but the angle and depth guard make the whole process a breeze - and an accurate, safe one at that.Like I said before - It's the best craft knife ever.",4 "Needlepoint This is a cozy, warm and lovely scene for the more advanced needlepointer. It will take sometime to complete and I would recommend a stand. If you want quality yarn and a project you can frame, this is perfect. The instructions aren't very well written, so you must understand needlepoint before you begin this project.",4 "Needlepoint Kit I was very pleased with my needlepoint kit and its prompt delivery. I was also surprised to receive a coupon for future purchases mailed with my order.",4 "Wysocki Cats I love the pictures and I am working on getting the complete set.I am enjoying the work. Thank you.",3 "so cute Just started working on this. Colors were presorted. Just had to figure what lot# was which color. Not hard with color key. Black thread areas hard to see. I suspect I may have to go back and add a few. Nice picture. Love the cats. Have a feeling it'll take awhile but well worth the price._-",4 "All Burned Out The canvas is quite large. It's about 11x17 inches. I find it takes a long time to even complete one coloured area of canvas. Take your time working on the design because it's easy to make mistakes working on it, if your tired or in a hurry. Be careful to check the key before beginning to stitch an area with yarn. I completed an area. Then realized I chosen the wrong combination of colours! Fortunately, the mistake doesn't stand out too much! I love the design. I'm glad I chose it. I'll be very glad to have it custom framed and hang on my wall when it's done.",4 "Can't take my eyes of off them So adorable. Bought them for my mom and she loves them. She is going to make them in the center of a duvet cover, country style. Can't wait to see it. The picture itself is absolutely stunning and the quality is impeccable.",4 "Good for Beginners I purchased this cross-stitch for my brother and his wife as a house warming gift. I am not a fan of pre-printed patterns, but this one is very tasteful and incredibly easy to do. I have been doing counted cross stitch for many years and would definitely suggest this as a good start for someone who is interested in learning the basics of cross stitch.",4 "beautiful beautiful, but didn't get it on the time frame that they gave me, got it later!",3 "Beautiful colors and easy to stitch The Hollyhocks In Bloom is far more beautiful than depicted in the Amazon ad. It is truly beautiful as the colors blend so well together. Accenting the printed background is the crewel work areas ready to be stitched. The project is very easy to complete as the yarn is already sorted by color number and ready-to-use and there is no need to sort the yarn out. Included in the kit are two needles and embroidery floss. The only thing needed is a hoop and masking tape to tape the edges to prevent fraying. You can bind the edges by sewing, if desired, as the kit tells you how to do this.This is a very quick and easy project that is beautiful when finished.Recommend.",4 "Beautiful Dark Pink Colors I really explored dark pink colors with this design. The printed background is impressive because it gave a mysterious, dappled shadow. This picture is unique and I doubt I would find a background so realistic as this one--- it makes the flowers-- bloom!",4 "Excellent kit This crewel kit is wonderful. It is much more beautiful that the picture shows you. It is VERY well organized - the threads are numbered and housed in a fashion that you don't have to get eye-strain trying to figure out which colors are which. The finished product is fabulous. The tones in the background and in the work itself lend it to many options for matting and framing.",4 "Good for beginners I thought that I would embroider the whole picture. But it turned out, that only some flowers and the bird are left for embroidery, there is nothing to do with the rest of the picture",3 "Wonderful Value I love ready made pages! Scrapbooking is so much fun, and these page kits really help out! They also make the perfect gift for other scrapbookers. I have bought several kits like this, but this one is really quite complete. All you need are your pictures, this kit really does have all the rest!",4 "No Complaint I bought these to do paper crafts (flowers and etc). These papers were awesome, loved the colors and all I can is very fast delivery. Thank you so much. Good price compared to other Crafts shops here where I live. I will be ordering again and would highly recommend this to anyone.",4 "Beautiful Paper I bought this paper for Christmas, but use it for almost all of my gifts. Speedy delivery.",4 "Key Product Info Not Disclosed Online I thought I was ordering a variety (spectrum) of solid colored art tissues; however, after receiving said product, it states on the packaging (and not on product description online), ""colors blend when moistened to create exciting artistic effects."" Although I do like tie-dyed effects, I wasn't searching for a product whose color(s) ran/changed when moistened.",0 "Unbelievable! When I was a kid, we made flowers out of regular ole tissues! All we needed was three kleenex and a scissors and a stapler. In fact, I had just taught my nieces how to do this and it cost a WHOLE lot less than this kit does.",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Excellent, instructive This is an extremely well done, instructive video during which we watch Stephen paint on location in Colorado. He constantly explains what and why he is adding to the work. A good find! It is available again on DVD from Quiller's website. It's not cheap but well worth the cost.",4 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Super Heavy Duty I used this paper to cover my ceiling for a party. It worked great - the color is pretty true to what I see on my monitor (a very dark blue) and the paper is quite thick and heavy. It's shinier on one side than the other.",4 "good quality. good price. This product was as advertised and as expected. We used it for table covers for a large gathering- we covered 10 large picnic size tables, and still have plenty left on the roll for future use! It was thick enough that it didn't tear- even with a blustery wind! We plan on using the rest for wrapping paper and crafty decor at an upcoming birthday party. I would buy this again in the future.",4 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Not the color of the picture/description The picture of this roll of Art Kraft Paper was different than what I received. I was expecting a brighter, lighter green. We already have 6 rolls of the color we received. This paper does us no good!",0 "Unhappy I have been trying to return this item, but I can not get a response!",0 "Great sketchpad Great sketchpad; good quality paper and wide range of colors. I used these for target practice and highly recommend them as both effective and economical.",4 "Kids night stand I purchased this for my granddaughters room and it was exactly whati wanted. Small to sit right beside her toddler bed.",4 "Just what I wanted This is a great little table! It was easy enough for me to put together myself in 20 minutes (even with my toddler's ""help"") and it looks great. It appears very well made and is a good size (not perfect) to go beside my toddler's bed. My two-year old is excited to have his own little bedside table that has a nice little drawer and gives him a place for bedtime snack and books.",4 "Nice little toddler table to go with the matching bed. I like this little table. It is just the right size to go with my daughter's toddler bed.",3 "Cute Cute little end table for the matching bed. Atleast this did not come damaged like the bed and was easy to put together.",4 "Nice table This is a cute little table. It was a little difficult to figure out how the legs screwed on but once we got that it went very well. The baby loves the little drawer for her bracelets.",3 "Cute little table Cute designGood qualityEasy to put togetherPerfect for a toddler's room! Highly recommended- looks great in my daughters room!",4 "Great for a toddler room I have tried to look for this table all over (walmart, toys r us, target) not only were they more expensive but they were always on back order. I searched it on Amazon and it was available right away and it was cheaper. It was soooo simple to put together, took about 10 mins if that, and my daughter loves it. it makes her room look so much like a "Big Girl" room.",4 "Met all expectations This was perfect for out two year old daughter. She loves the drawer. It is where she keeps all her treasures. Definately will buy KidKraft for our one year old daughter, when the time comes. Love this",4 "Great for a toddler! I bought this to go next to my son's toddler bed. It is a great size, and quite sturdy. My son loves it! I wish that the drawer were a little smoother, but otherwise, I'm thrilled with it. I don't expect this to be an heirloom, but I expect this to stand up to the punishment my son can dish out for as long as we keep him in a toddler bed.",4 "cute lil table Perfect height for next to my glider rocker. Matches the nursery decor perfectly. Will transition nicely into.her toddler room when it is time.",4 "exactly what I expected Exactly what I expected it to be. Perfect size for my 1 1\2 year old to reach her t.v. Since she isn't a climber and very delicate with her things, this was in fact perfect for her. Everything in her room is miniature sized so this table fits in perfectly, and not bad for the price. Also it was a quick and easy build. Would I recommend for 4 and up? No. As it'd be too small. Also would not recommend for rougher children, as I could see it breaking if too much weight was put on it. Shipping was fast. And I was very happy with my purchase.",3 "TOO SMALL!! Okay, I know this is a 'toddler' table but come on! This thing is useless and way too small. I should have been more diligent in checking the size dimentions....returning it. This should have been a $20 item - not $42!!!!!",1 "Sturdy! Although this table arrived damaged... Kidkraft took care of it right away. My daughter loves this tiny table. She's 14 months and enjoys having a table her size for her sippy... And to climb on :) It is a very sturdy, well made table. Assembly was very easy and quick. The only bad thing for me was the drawer. I purchased the table loving the idea that it had a drawer my daughter could have fun with. The drawer takes quite a bit of effort to pull out and she isn't strong enough to use it. Overall, terrific table!",3 "Not a toy, not furniture either We use this in the bathroom for the ""reading material."" If I bought this for a child, I would send it back.It is not sturdy and so much so that I would be very much afraid if a child were to stand on this, as so often happens when they learn to climb. It could easily tip or collapse.It was not hard to put together, but as you do so, you will note that the materials are so flimsy, if you trusted this with an active child, you may end up spending more on emergency room visit for stitches, due to sharp corner edge and as stated, it would make a perfect thing to stand on from a toddler point of view.For the bathroom, it is serving the purpose for holding magazines and my seashell collection on top, though I am using an heirloom embroidered cloth between the shells and the table top.",0 "Cute Litle Side Table! T his looks great in our sons nursery and it will match the Kidkraft boat bed we purchased well! all in all well worth the money and a must have for a nursery/toddler's room!",4 "Good, durable, kiddie furniture My child can be hard on furniture, but this is holding up just fine. The finish is durable and can withstand multiple cleanings to remove crayon, marker, etc.The construction is standard for kiddie furniture, which is to say: cardboard bubble pack o' allen bolts and a miniature allen wrench.Save yourself some aggravation and buy a ratcheting allen wrench or ratcheting screwdriver that you can fit allen heads on. The only problem you will have at that point is being mindful to NOT over tighten(a problem even with the tiny little wrench included).With my trusty ratcheting screwdriver I had this thing put together in about 15 minutes, with a 2 year old 'helper' hiding bolts.",3 "short but cute Some of the screws wouldn't go all the way in, but they don't stick out enough to scratch my daugher. The screws are in the back so you can't see them either. It is definetly at toddler table. It is very short, but it is really cute. It is pretty sturdy for as light as it is. Not a bad buy.",3 "TINY So i missed the part of the specs where it said it was 14 inches tall. I was shocked when I started to put it together considering my daughter is going to have a queen size bed :) But I sent it back and was refunded in no time.Just want to make it very clear that it is meant to go next to a toddler bed, it's not just a toddler nightstand :) My bad.",0 "ANOTHER HIT I try very hard to pick out just the right toy for my 2 granchildren, 21 months and 24 months old. I wanted a sewing kit that I thought they would enjoy and be able to do themselves. This one is just great. The pieces are thin so they can get the lace right through the pieces without my help. They come in all colors and shapes and they spend about 20 minutes each time they come to visit with this sewing toy. To me 20 minutes sitting in one spot for a 2 year old is well worth the money.",4 "Not worth the money, very cheap The beads are foam and my 3 year old was able to break them apart very easily.I would highly recommend the Melissa and Doug Beads, you will have hours more fun, and they are durable !",2 "Kids love it! But I expected a little more... My kids love this product so it was a good purchase. However, when it arrived, I was a bit surprised at how small the package was. I was expecting a larger package and for the pieces to be larger. But, overall we're very pleased. I chose these over the wooden lacing beads because it's more interesting and keeps their attention longer.",3 "My daughter enjoys this toy My 3 year old enjoys making ""jewlery"" with this set. My only complaint is that they should have included another string or two.",4 "Love this toy I bought this toy for my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. She loves it and I would highly recommend it to others. Right now we are just stringing whatever feels good. But as she gets more comfortable with that part I will start showing her how to make patterns.I am satisfied with the quality but I think a more rambunctious child could break the pieces if they played too hard.",4 "Great stringing beads These beads are very durable and have nice large holes that the strings easily fit through. Many different shapes and colors for patterns.",4 "bauble mess! It's possible that my 2 1/2 year old is WAY to young for this toy! She likes to take the pieces and throw them every where. She has a hard time getting the small hole to go through the rope so for now we are putting this away until she is a bit older for now its a PAIN!!!",2 "My eyes appreciate big eye needles Since I began needing reading glasses, I appreciate inventions like big eye needles more and more. It certainly saves time when you need to thread them. These are nice needles and they are easy to work both threading and quilting.",4 "John Jame's hand quilting needles I already knew this product but this was the first time I purchased them through Amazon.They arrived perfectly on time and are as good as I knew they were :)Big Eye Quilting Hand Needles-Size 10 20/Pkg",3 "Great Quilting Needles For obtaining those small, even stitches in hand quilting, these are the best quilting needles I have ever used. They are very sharp, fairly easy to thread, and once threaded, not easily pulled loose while using. Be aware, however, that even though Amazon advertises these as 20 to a package, every time I have ordered them there are only 12. Still a good buy for the money.",4 "Great product I've owned my Euro cutter for close to a year and love it. With the steel-type guide, it NEVER wabbles and doesn't stretch with age. I had to get used to less than 12 inch measuring on the left but the 1 inch area on the right helps! I LOVE the built in handle for easy carrying. Because you can't see THROUGH the slide bar, I've learned to take along a small cutter with the see-through slide bar. The perfectly straight cuts, thick paper cutting ability and exchangeable/replaceable blades make this cutter a great buy! I love the deckle blade I purchased for it!",3 "Finest From Fiskars; Friendly Function. Not a plastic/ceramic/razor -blade cutter.M-E-T-A-L rotary cutter.This isn't another of thoseC==H==E==A==P paper cutters....this one even has a carrying handle.---------------------------------------Great quality!Fair price for a machine that doesn't,perpetually, require a replacement blade.First Class!Just the RIGHT size.",4 "Fisker Paper cutter This is the second of these I have purchased and, as the first one, is great - nice clean cuts every time.",4 "Fiskars 196800-1001 12-Inch European Rotary Paper Trimmer best trimmeroutthere for photos.does not shred the edges. very smooth. you must use this and not a regular paper trimmer. only scissors work as well.",4 "great long term cutter I make karaoke slips and photo montages with mine. I have had it now for 6 years replaced the blades a few times and it was easy. I have even dropped it a few times no problems all. Cuts are still straight and clean. Cant beat it. No reservations at all.",4 "Wonderful for quilts These Have been really nice for Making quilt tags. They put a nice personal touch on my gifts and I have gotten compliments. A bit pricey though.",3 "Iron On Fabric Sheets - OK! Pretty expensive, but it worked for what I needed. The bothersome thing is that I could only purchase this item online; I couldn't find ANY AC Moore stores that carried it in house. I hate paying shipping!",4 "horse review the 3 dimensional horses were freezes (i.e., only 1 side of the animal was there) rather than full 3 dimensional items, but otherwise it was quite nice. They were easy to paint and everything came with the item.",2 "Niece loved this She couldn't wait to do it. I mixed and poured the plaster (she's 6) and she watched over it while it dried marveling at how it set up. When it was dry she painted it and together we mounted it on a piece of painted Masonite. Took the better part of a weekend which only extended the experience. Recommend if child likes craft projects. Wouldn't recommend for an impatient child.",4 "horse cast The horse legs seem to be thinner then the horse body so when casting is taken out of mold they break. Tried 3 times & each with same result of broken leg & too thin for me to glue back on. A great idea though. Also bought whale kit which worked out well.",1 "Great toy I bought this for my step daughter and she loves it. This is great to keep her busy and she can make gifts for others with this too. :)",3 "Sturdy Good, sturdy paper. We used this for work Halloween decorations, we re-created Mario Land:) We are going to use it to decorate for Christmas too.",4 "great service fast delivery great product came with a lot of paper it also came very fast with in a few days of ordering i would definitly order from again thanks",3 "old fashioned used to put around a Christmas Tree platform, worked really well, came quickly , reasonably priced. It is very sturdy ,not flimsy.",4 "Great for the Fireplace Making Great for making my Christmas Fireplace out of boxes wrapped with this paper. It is firm paper so it hold up well.",4 "Great buy Purchased this to make background for pictures at son's kinder graduation. Worked great. (railroad theme). All kids and parents loved. Very sturdy and easy to hang - looked very natural in pictures - very durable - easy to reuse.",4 "GOOD STUFF GOT THE PRODUCT FAST AND IN GREAT CONDITION. THIS PAPER IS OF GOOD QUALITY AND HEAVIER THAN EXPECTED. IT SURVIVED THE WIND AND RAIN AS PART OF MY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. LOOKED PRETTY GOOD AFTER IT DRIED.",4 "Excellent Scrappers Tool The clik-it works wonderfully. There is no hammering or banging needed like many of the other setters. It's simple and easy to use.",4 "So pretty! I ordered this kit for a friend's wedding. It had plenty of thread and fabric, and the key is a nice touch. It will need spacers when framing due to the space for the key, but it will make a nice gift for the newlyweds.",4 "BEST BEST BEST PRODUCT. This has been probably the best product I've bough lately. Perfect shade, and most important the delivery was EXTRA FAST, more than I expected. Definitely buying again.",4 "DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT EVER I BOUGHT THINKING IT WILL AT LEAST START TO PAINT SOMETHING BUT IT DIDNT WORK SINCE THE BEGINNING. I BOUGHT IT FOR A FRIEND BUT WAS A WASTE OF MONEY",0 "Air brush I really like this. I bought it for personalizing sweatshirts or t-shirts. It's fairly easy to use also.",4 "Don't even dream the air can will work. I bought this kit for a one time use, knowing it was not professional quality. The included air can does not provide enough pressure or air flow to do the job. It worked for maybe a few minutes producing only a very light coating of paint, then it stopped picking up the paint. So if you buy this kit plan on using it only with an air compressor. It also seemed to be a bit messy as there was paint leaking out over the paint jar. But this could have been a result of having to change from air can to compressor in mid project.",2 "Snoopy Fabric They were very easy to work with but little information is given for tracking the package. When emailed to ask they were very happy to help with details though.",3 "Amazing pencils! Love them! They're very easy to blend, but I would recommend buying a blender pencil to get the most out of them.So happy I bought these pencils! Very vibrant in the colours.",4 "All is well These are nice pencils. It is my first time using them. I read that some people had broken lead in some pencils. My tin was dented, but the pencils seem fine. I'm looking forward to using these since they are said to be just about the best. 48 pencils fit nicely in my art bag. Any bigger and it would be too much. They can be blended. I got blending pencils, and the appropriate paper - plus some fixatif from Prismacolor. I'm happy as a clam. I do digital art, but need to draw mockups and thumbnails. I might just learn to draw with colored pencils and do some masterpieces. I got a book to show me how.",4 "Top quality pencils I am new to colored pencil drawing/painting, and I am really enjoying using these Prismacolor Premier pencils. Great colors; easy to use; much better than a cheap brand that I used previously. I bought the 48-pencil set but I now wish that I had bought the 72-pencil set. In the first month after I received the set of 48 I bought an additional 16 colors sold individually (open stock) at a local art supplies dealier. Most of those additional colors are included in the larger set. // One of the reviewers of a Prismacolor pencil set complained that the colored ""leads"" broke when he tried to sharpen them. I suspect that he was using a badly-made or worn-out pencil sharpener. The little KUM sharpener that came with my Prismacolor set has worked well, with no broken leads. However, I recently bought a 2-hole Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener with an attached shavings-collector can, and it has broken the lead of every pencil I have tried to sharpen with it. I think the manufacturer of the sharpener has sloppy quality control.",4 "Great for quiet time. Prismacolor products are among my favorites for adding color to almost anything. The pigmentation is strong, the quality consistent, the brand reliable. These pencils are fragile and can crack inside the casing if dropped. I dwould not recommend for children under 12. If the leads break and are ground into carpet they can leave a permanent stain. When a lead breaks off the end can be ground and mixed with clay, glue, resin and other media to add color. I have found that using a Prismacolor pencil sharpener increases the longevity of these pencils. They seem to last forever when used properly and are a great value, well worth the price for years of pleasure.",4 "Great! Pencils were great. Great buy and I was very satisfied with the service and price. I didn't have any problems. I will buy from amazon again.",4 "Exquisitos Prismacolor y Caran d'Ache son definitivamente las mejores marcas en lápices de color.La suavidad al colorear y la calidad de los pigmentos facilitan conseguir buenos resultados al hacer una ilustración. Altamente recomendados.Sugerencia: al momento de pedirlos, compren también los Colorless Blender Pencils. Les serán sumamente útiles.",4 "Very pleased. I own a set of these and they are very, very good. They are excellent for blending. I love them!",4 "Excellent Product! I bought these pencils for my adult daughter, she is a talented artist and these are the only colored pencils she uses.",4 "Great color pencil form beginners to professionals My daughter is 5 years old and goes to art school and use this pencil. My wife is going to painting school and she uses this same pencil as well. This is by far the best coloring pencil out in market. It is soft that makes painting and coloring easier. And yes, right type of pencil makes a lot of difference in painting.",4 "Review of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils My order through Amazon for the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils was received in just a couple days. They make ordering online so easy. The pencils were first rate.",4 "Absolutely Wonderful I love colored pencils; they're my favorite medium to work with. And these ones by Prismacolor are my favorite colored pencils to work with. I got them for my birthday and I only use them for special projects of mine. (For everyday drawings, I use my mish-mash of Crayola/Colorific/PRANG/RoseArt/etc. colored pencils, which are also awesome.)The Prismacolor ones really do have nice color laydown and are great for shading. There's a good range of colors to choose from in here. My only complaint is that there is no grey in this set, but if you use the black pencil lightly, it looks like grey. Besides, there are two metallic pencils!As for care, I just treat them like my normal colored pencils. I keep them in the tin and I use aStaedtler(R) 2-Hole Metal Pencil Sharpeneron these and it sharpens them very smoothly. Just be careful about dropping them - they will crack!If you're a serious artist who loves colored pencils, these are a fantastic buy.",4 "Beautiful pencils, though unordered in tin I like the pencils very much, but I thought they would be A. unsharpened and B. the artstix and sharpener would be included - like in the picture.The tin I bought on Market Place is not the set that's displayed in the picture: artstix *nor* pencil sharpener were included and the pencils were already sharpened (some tips broken of). The pencils were new though - as far as I could see. The box was sealed, but the pencils were in totally unordered state, not color by color. The pencils are from different origins, some Mexican, some American (a small sticker on the back of the box says indeed: ""pencils are from Mexico or America"". Still a beautiful set and beautiful pencils though.",3 "False advertisement STILL I was hopping Amazon has solved the false advertisement issue with these since it been a few months since the last review i saw about the artstick. No its still not there, and the pencils are not made in USA like they said, it's in Mexico and the tops are broken as well from the lack of cushions when shipped. The pencil outer shell is half chipped off or melted on mine and ? A few of them has a split down the middle on the side too...I don't know but it makes it seem cheap compared to the one made in USA one. Overall it good comapred to most colored pencils, but the quality had gone down. Very upset about it...",1 "Good deal, but items don't match the picture These are such good colored pencils, beautiful saturated colors, soft leads, adecuate case, good color selection. But the pictures don't match exactly what I received. It's supposed to be included 2 art crayons, I think pastels, and a metal sharpener. They didn't come. That's the only reason why I choose 3 instead of 5 stars, because you buy something and expect to receive THAT item. The case is the same without the purple sticker, pencils seem to be the same as the pictures just without the bonuses. And the mail packaging was not the ideal for such a fragile product.3 MONTHS AFTER: What I have thought about the bad packaging affects the quality of this item now. Definitely! Some of the pencils have to be sharpened too often because the leads are broken inside. That's only due to the completely inadecuate packaging for this kind of product. People who know about art supplies would recognize that pencils should be packed as very fragile items, otherwise, they won't last long. It's not noticeable, but you as a customer receive pencil with broken leads, and that's what happened to me. Now I chose only two stars.",1 "Disappointed Well, I had the same issues with this product that some of the other reviewers did who gave it one star. There are no Art Stix, not a big dea, l I could have lived with that but I noticed first that the pencils were sharpened unevenly (some looked shorter than others) and did not appear new. Then I also noticed what another reviewer had pointed out, that some of the pencils had a different silver label on them, and one of them had a bar code sticker on it... like pencils that are sold individually. I returned the product.",0 "Truly Excellent Pencils It took me a few years to actually realize the versatility of these pencils, and I'm honestly ashamed it too so long. They're strong, very easy to layer, and for the quality, remarkably inexpensive.",4 "All were broken! Although I love the color selection and the look of the product, each pencil breaks, must be re-sharpened and then breaks off again after just a short use.",1 "Love these pencils These are extremely useful and versatile pencils. The list of uses for these is almost endless. I use them on various projects and have found them to be satisfactory in ever way. They are very waxy which make them ideal for filling in and they are an absolute snap when blending. They are extremely easy to layer and work not only on paper, but wood and other material I use. The color is excellent and by blending there is not much you cannot come up with that you need. The cost is great also. It is nice getting something that is of quality; actually works and does not cost an arm and a leg.",4 "Looking for a better option. As an industrial design student, I use markers and colored pencils frequently. I bought these as they were the most inclusive set I could find, and they seemed to be a good deal. Plus Prismacolor is the biggest name in the game. The problem I have is that the ""leads"" seem to be pre-broken at increments all the way down the pencil. When you sharpen a pencil to a point, the ""lead"" is broken just below that point so that when you apply pressure to paper, the point breaks off. I went through an entire yellow pencil in less than an hour just sharpening and breaking the point. I wish their was a better option to Prismacolor colored pencils, but I haven't found it yet.",1 "Coloring Set Gift for a freind child and he loves them and his teacher uses same set. He is a good little artist.",4 "Better Late than Never They are great pencils but I knew of their quality already from using them in my Art class in High School....but that is the rub....I had an Art project due and they advertised that they would be here in 5 working days and they weren't! So I had to go out and purchase other pencils to get the project done on time...So now I have all sorts of colored pencils...So basically...great pencils...but slow on the shipping part....",3 "It's Made in Mexico!!! I want you to notice you that the pencils are made in Mexico. There is no extra bonus in the tin box. I never use the pencils made in USA, so I have no idea whether their quality has gone down. The things I am sure that the product is not made in USA. Amazon doesn't sell things exactly the same as its website said!! I feel really bad about it!",1 "Shipping Disaster I was sent a confirmation email that said my package had shipped out on Aug 19th. It was suppose to come no later than the 27th of Sept. On the 27th it was not received. First I contacted Fedex because a tracking number was issued out. They informed me that they were contacted to issue a shipping label but they not yet contacted to pick up the order and ship it. So then I contacted the seller through email which is the only way to contact them on the 27th at 2:43 pm and said ""You forgot to call fedex and send for a pick-up. I told them I would like to rectify this error by shipping my order overnight. I am an freelance artist and wanted to use this medium for a project. I was on a deadline. I paid almost $8 in shipping. Well they email me back the next day and said they have already standard shipped it and it was sent out before they got my message. They said it was on back order this whole time. I looked at the Fed Ex tracking and wrote back ""It is very convenient that I wrote my email before 3pm and this ""backorder"" was then sent out at 3:07. Don't you guys send out a notice when it is on back order? The fact that you had sent me a message that it was shipped, and fedex was written up a label on that day, tells me that somebody forgot to call for a pick-up."" They emailed me back with ""It is a coincidence that your order was shipped out the day you sent your complaint. Items are placed on back order if they are sold out in our retail store, before the inventory is updated online."" I think they should of emailed me after they sent out a confirmed 'out for shipping email' to me that said ""sorry this item is on back order We will contact you when it comes in"". They did not send an On Back Order notification and then sent it to me with a shipping wait of Sept. 3rd! I said I was contacting Amazon to file a claim and refusing my order unless they at least give me free shipping. they did refund my shipping. The pencils came with long cracks in the wood and no two extra color sticks like they advertise. Not happy! I knew I should of bought something shipped through Amazon, which does a wonderful job with customer satisfaction. But No I went through Whole Sale Stuff. The price was 37.95 instead of the 75.99 and I guess I got what I paid for.",1 "Prismacolor I love these colored pencils. I have never used Prismacolor before and the quality of these pencils is far above others I have experience with. The results are beautiful. I will be buying more of these and since they cost me about half of what they would have locally, they will be purchased from the same seller.",4 "prismacolor pencils i absolutely loved these pencils i got them for my little sister for Christmas and they came so fast and were in great condition if you are into drawing these are the pencils for you. and also a great price definitely worth it.",4 "Very fast shipping. A+++ seller. I purchased on Saturday morning and got shipped on Monday. Merchandise as discribed PLUS a bonus pack of 12 pencils. What a great surprise!!! Will do business again with this A+++ seller.",4 "took this amatuer up a notch in quality of end results Love to color, but never had any instruction, these make me an instant success. You can layer colors, colors blend like magic, You need the blending pencil that comes with the set and can also be ordered seperately.I am not an artist by any stretch of the imagination just like to doodle in my journals, flowers, small animals, bits of scenerey. I could never get it to look any better then poor, these pencils stepped up my little bits to the point I don't have to be ashamed for people to see my little doodles. So I love them!They can break and when you sharpen them, they can keep breaking, that is the only thing I have found to be undesireable about these.I just love that they take me closer to having my drawings look acceptable and pretty, got to love a product that makes me look better than I am!",3 "Prismacolor Pencils Color Your World Gorgeous Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils 48 Count (24103598T84)I ordered this set as recommended by other artists who work with colored pencils. The colors and blending of colors are excellent. The lead is soft and creamy and gorgeous for filling, yet when sharpened, it is crisp and can be used for a variety of uses. I will no doubt by the largest set so that I can have all of the available colors at my finger tips. I will also buy the smallest 12 pencil set so that I can carry it with me. Colored pencil enthusiasts will love this and it is suitable for students, professionals, children and adults. Highly recommended.",4 "FALSE Advertisment Received item without the advertised 2 Bonus Artstix. Sent email to Amazon. They suggested returning the product and buy again. Checked reviews and found that a lot of other customers already complained the same problem. Obviously Amazaon never resolved this issue. Sent another email to Amazon pointing out this common problem. What good would that be if I return this package and get another one later with same problem?? Amazingly, I have got no reply at all from Amazon after 12 days. What kind of customer service is this with Amazon?? REALLY DISAPPOINTED!!!",0 "No bonus Artstix I received the color pencils in the tin. But there is no bonus Artstix. I think I am not the first one here that does not get them. They should change the name of the product so it would not mislead people anymore.",0 "Do not buy!!!! Sure these pencils deliver a good color, but you're going to be buying a lot of them! The lead is broken on the inside, every time I try to sharpen them, I have to sharpen them down to a stump because the lead keeps breaking off in the sharpener. What a waste of money.",0 "Should'nt be Sharpened b/Good Quality I love working with Prismacolor pencils and have been doing so for years. I had to get these for my Drawing II class and Amazon.com had the best deal (being a college student I needed these pencils at a great price). The color pencils are great but in the past when I have bought Prismacolors they are never sharpened. I appreciate that Amazon sharpened these but I would have preferred my pencils unsharpened; that way I would have known that no one opened the package before I did. So far I have not had any breakage problems but I suggest that amazon bubble wrap these at the points inside may break easily. I also did not recieve anything extra such as Artstix. Overall I am satisfied with my order since I didnt have to spend $50+ dollars.",3 "Not necessary for occasional coloring.... I purchased these a few months ago when I decided to relax by coloring. *don't laugh at me, it's fun* I've been coloring in books like this,Paisley Designs Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book). I read the glowing reviews for Prismacolor Premier pencils and decided to give them a try. I soon found out that, for my purpose, regular colored pencils perform just as nicely for a lot less money. These pencils are more suited for use by artists & aren't necessary for average use.I am totally impressed that these pencils can be used to draw marbles that look transparent like the ones on the cover of this bookMasterful Color: Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer.By the way, all you artists probably know this, but in case you don't know...these pencils need to be sharpened before you use them. A nice sharpener is included in the box.",3 "GREAT PRICE The softer lead is easier to use and the colors blend well. The price was half the price of the local art store.",4 "Great price, great product This is a replacement set for one I purchased about 5 years ago. These are my favorite pencils to use when creating drawings for clients. And this is a great price! I paid $95 for my first 48 count set, so was thrilled to find these at such a great price.",4 "Prismacolor pencils I recently oredered the prismacolored colored pencils, I had a giftcard and they were on sale so I decided to buy them. I got the tin three days before it was supposed to be delivered, so I was extremely happy about that!! When I opened the tin, I saw that all the pencils were there and no duplicates. However, I think that some of the pencils were a little ore dull than others and they were ina random order. I would have like fr them to be sharper since I didn't buy the pencil sharpener and have been in color order (Which I will be doing soon). Overall, I think this is a great product. The colors are vibrant and work well. Even though it's a softer pencil, it doesn't rezlly dull easily!!!",4 "Love it, great product should be! Recommended by art center teacher of kids for vivid color and long lasting quality, we tried and it went above beyond our expectation. With the right tool, it helps the progress leap and provides tremendous confidence and interest to the kids.",4 "Awesome I have always used prisma colors, when I went to replace just the colors that I needed I found that the art store charges 1.00-1.50$ (USD) per pencil, I needed like 25 so it was about the same price to get a whole new set in a tin rather than buying replacement pencils. I will say though the tin will bend if thrown against a wall hard enough but the pencils did not break.",4 "good brand, and good price i highly recommend this product, its good if you are an artist, arquitecture, or like to draw things! i really like it",4 "Great Quality as always, but not a great selection Prismacolor is awesome, but alot of the pencils in this set had colors so similar that they were basically the same. For 48 pencils, I felt like it didn't have a fantastic variety. There are 2 greens that only have the slightest differents, and it didnt have any of the really full, bold colors that I like, like an extreme pink or purple. And there is always the same problem with Prismacolor that I can draw with a pencil with medium pressure for about 5 minutes before it requires sharpening - thouhg I suppose that might be what makes the color so supple.",3 "Perfect The art professor allows his students to use ONLY Prismacolor, but didn't require a number of pencils. I love the tin, because it protects the tips and keeps everything together. It was also a nice price.",4 "Great pencil for artists Got these for my daughter's art class. These pencils come highly recommended by art teachers because of the texture and grade of the colors these pencils provide.",4 "I love these pencils. The price was great. I don't have a lot of artistic talent. I am using them to color in stamped images on greeting cards and they really look nice. I am very happy with my purchase. Every place else wanted a lot more for the same thing.",4 "Colors for school and home I bought my daughter two boxes of colors, one of 24 colors for school and one of 48 colors to keep at home.Very pleased with the drawings she does.",4 "WONDERFUL pencils :) I absolutely love these pencils. They feel like pastels when I draw with them and they blend almost as well as paint. The colors are bold and rich. The pencils have a wonderful selection of colors. I was also extremely pleased with the seller- the price was far cheaper than anywhere else, and my pencils arrived the very next day after I ordered them.",4 "Sanford Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil 48/ tin set I live in the Caribbean where it is very difficult to find this type of quality product. Let me say that dealing with Amazon was a pleasure, everything was shipped quickly and well packaged and received in excellent shape.A few years ago, I ordered the Color Pencil Painting Bible along with a set of 12 Prismacolor Verithan pencils which are much harder and did not give me the results I was looking for. After much thought I decided to order the Premier 48/tin set of pencils because it was said to be much softer and blended better. I am now glad I invested a little more and got these pencils because they turned out to be execellent and lived up to all my expectations, I wish I had purchased the 72/Tin. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get into using colored pencil for art work.Happy drawings!",4 "Supreme colored pencils Easily blended, brilliantly colored, well crafted pencils. Good for any type of work. Very waxy; if you are heavy-handed, watch out for blooming. They are a little too soft for precision work; buy a few Verithin.",4 "Great starter set if you are just getting into using colored pencils, but you will soon want more! I have been doing illustration work for my personal enjoyment since the 1980s, and I have been using Prismacolor Premier colored pencils for nearly 15 years. This 48-pencil set was the one I started with, and it served me well. After using these pencils for a while I soon found that I wanted to expand my horizons and I invested in the 120 pencil set. Now you have the option of 72, 120, or 130+ pencil set. Enjoy!I have to tell you that these pencils are a pleasure to work with. I use them mainly for doing biological and scientific illustration, but I use them for other things as well. I was introduced to them by a professional biological illustrator who's guidance was, use only the best. Of the colored pencils I've used over the years, these are the best I've found.Prismacolor Premier colored pencils have a soft lead, so soft that you need to tread lightly as you apply them, or the lead is easily broken. On the other hand, the soft lead makes these colors much easier to blend once they are on the paper, and allow you to put down your colors layer by layer and produce the effects you are after.I find that for my work a good companion investment for these colored pencils is an electric pencil sharpener, because a sharp lead allows you to put the color down onto paper with greater precision, and gives better results.I have used these pencils on a variety of surfaces ranging from drafting velum to mat board to Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Board Pads - 14 x 17, Bristol Pad, 20 sheets, Vellum, and Canson Mitientes 122 Flannel Gray - 19x25 Inch Sheet which comes in many colors, as well as hot press and cold press board, 300 lb. water color paper, and a variety of other art boards. Of course, colored pencil works best on a surface that has at least a moderate tooth (paper surface roughness), because once the tooth is filled with lead it is extremely difficult to put down more color.Word of warning: Make sure that you handle these pencils carefully, because if you drop them on a hard floor the lead can break inside of the pencil, ruining it.5 stars all the way! You will enjoy these pencils as long as you realize that you can't power them onto the paper, and that the lead will wear down quickly because they are so soft. Enjoy!",4 "Caution: Check your colors + packaging ! Everyone who has used these pencils, and even those who research them, will know that the soft cores are prone to breakage usually from handling.1) Check your packaging!This item was sent to me by Amazon in a box that allowed too much movement inside, and packingmaterial only on the bottom.2) Check your pencils!I found that 2 of the pencils were not from the set I ordered. They had different foil stampsand a few pencils were shorter ( which means they were Used).Make sure you get what you ordered, (I didn't get any Artstix in my package) It's not a debate about the usability of Artstix --just give me what I paid for!All in all, I felt like someone was trying to pull a fast one at my convenience. At least I only have to wait another week (even though I am a Prime member) and hopefully will get the right item packaged and shipped correctly, new and unused.",0 "Great pencils! These are great pencils. I would purchase them again but not thru Amazon. The product title and review stated Sanford Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48/Tin with Two Bonus Artstix. The item came without the two Artstix. I contacted the seller and never got a reply. They also didn't look uniform. They still work great though. I would just pay the extra and buy them from an art supply store.",2 "Wonderful Starter kit! BEST Colored pencils for an Artist! Good range of colors if you are just starting out. I got this one for my niece. I actually have all the Prisma colors, but in time I hope that she will too. It is a GREAT kit and was shipped fast. Thank you!",4 "Great colors, soft lead. These are very nice colored pencils. Of course with Amazon they came very quickly and were undamaged. I rated these as as 4 only because I find them to be a little too soft and smear or blend too easily. I am not a professional though, I only bought these to color coloring books and do some basic drawing with so the softness of the pencils maybe something that is sought after. I would say if you want pencils for detailed work and/or that do not smear easily to buy the Verithin line from Prismacolor as it is a harder core. I think I will end up going through these pencils faster than I would have hoped given the cost of them because of their softness.",3 "It could have been worse. I got the pencils on time, and compared the horror I went through ordering a different set of pencils, this was easy. However...1) There were no ""bonus artstixs"" in the package.2) Package allowed for way too much movement and breakage.3) All of the pencils were sharpened and as much as half an inch was missing from the pencils. (2 pencil tips were broken off from what looked like the sharpening)4) They looked used! There were small dents and tiny scratches in all of the pencils, whether this is from someone using or ""testing"" them or package movement, I'm not sure.All in all still great pencils, still work, but it's extremely disappointing to have to deal with such low quality from amazon.",2 "Prismacolor Pencils This was a fast and easy transaction. The Pencils are fine - but it does seem that if while sharpening them you break a point, it will continue the entire lenght of the pencil.....factory defect?",4 "Speechless......!!!!!! These colored pencils are great! With these colored pencils, you can get really do some great drawings. If you like art, these colored pencils are just for you! When you finish a drawing with these colored pencils, your artwork doesn't get smudged if you spray water. Unlike Washable Markers, these colored pencils are not messy at all! They're easy to carry. If you are going traveling, you can easily just put them in a small box, or bag and don't leave marks on things. With paint, is really messy because it is easy to spill and stain clothes and things. But with these awesome colored pencils, you can take them anywhere, anytime without leaving a mess. They don't brake as easy as crayons, oil pastels, chalks, or charcoal. My favorite thing about Prisma Colors is that if you use them on a surface such as construcion paper, when you finish a drawing, it looks like paint! If you don't believe me, you should tell your art teacher or someone who has them, to let you try them on a surface such as construction paper. It can also be a surface that is a good absorbent of colored pencils. When I finished one of my drawings, everyone thought it was paint. They ran their fingers along my drawing and said, ""Did you use paint or oil pastels?"" I said, ""no."" They couldn't believe it when I told them I used colored pencils. They thought it was any other type of colored pencils but I said that they were special colored pencils called ""Prisma Colors."" They were really amazed. Prisma Colors have a soft lead that allows you to color patiently and softly (not like other brands of colored pencils that you have to press really hard just to color something.) Not only are these colored pencils have a soft lead, and waterproof but you can also make small details on a drawing. Not only that, you can easily blend colors, to give your drawing an effect of depth. Don't worry, when you buy Prisma Colors, many, diverse assorted colors come in the box. So, you can make almost any color you want! You will be amazed when you finish a drawing using Prisma Colors and see how colorful and 3-D it looks(only if you know how to blend colors and which colors to use.) You can easily blend and layer these colors on top of each other and you can create wonderful pieces that will seem as if you have just used paint. You also don't have to wait for your artwork to dry (unlike paint.) You also can't stain your clothes easily(unlike charcoal, paint,oil pastels,markers, and other mediums.) When you finish a drawing, the colors will remain brilliant and fresh just as they way it looked when you finished your drawing. If you take proper care of your drawing, it will last forever! These colored pencils are AMAZING! Everything is great about these colored pencils: The way they look when you're finished with a drawing (like paint or oil pastel), their potential to repel water and other substances, their brilliant, vivid color, their soft leads, their potential to be easily blended, and more! I highly recommend you to try these colored pencils. They're just superior to other mediums. These colored pencils have so many advantages over other mediums. Since I'am not good at using paint, I use Prisma Colors all the time. You can easily hold them and manipulate where you want for them to go. I don't like paint simply because the reason that is so hard to hold the brush and paint sharp edges. And the other thing about paint is that they're so messy. The paint can spill, and you have to keep washing the paintbrush to get another color. I prefer Prisma Colors a billion times more that paint or other mediums. They're just great. Is just as if you're using paint without the necessity of washing the paintbrush or mixing them in a pallet. Buy them, you really do need to try them! You won't regret it. If you take good care of them (you know,don't sharpen them with sharpeners that are ""Wood Eaters"" These colored pencils can last you for many years. One thing about these colored pencils is that they're really sensitive and vulnerable to sharpeners. So if you want to sharpen a Prisma Color, you should use a sharpener that is small, and that doesn't take away a big chunk of your colored pencil. These colored pencil also need to be stored in cool places because they lead may melt in really hot places. The lead doesn't ""freeze"" as other colored pencils. Before I bought these amazing colored pencils, the colored pencils I used had leads that woulnd't color properly and I had to put them for a few seconds on a microwave (funny.) They seemed to kind of ""freeze."" These colored pencil's lead remain fleshy, and fresh all the time ready for you to use them whenever you want to. If you are an artist, you should definately buy them. They can come in really handy. If you don't believe about all I'm saying, you should get a Prisma Color and a regular colored pencil and color something with each of them. You will be surprised at the BIG difference you will see between them. Well, anyways, these colored pencils are a little expensive, but it is worth buying them. In all the Art Contests I have entered, my medium is always Prisma Colors. They're outstanding. I wish I could have bought these colored pencils, a L O N G time ago. Now I'm a freshman in High School. I could have easily won some art contests in Junior High with Prisma Colors. I now regret it. I wish I could have given them more than 5 stars. I don't why these colored pencils were invented a long time ago. Maybe famous painters and artists such as Vincent Vang Gogh, Da Vinci..., would have prefered Prisma Colors instead of paint. You should buy them here, from Amazon, here is the best place to buy them. If you buy them, use them correctly on a surface that is a good absorbent of colored pencils, I guarantee you that at LEAST 1 person is gonna come up to you (amazed), see your artwork, and ask you (almost speechless), ""Is that paint?""",4 "best colored pencils these are the best colored pencils ive ever used. They blend beautifully, especially if you use the colorless blender. The colors are vibrant, and dont fade. The finished product almost looks like paint because the pigment blends so smoothly into the surface. I would recommend getting the whole set of 132. I started with the 48 and bought individual pencils from there, i dont have all of them...yet. It gives you so much more variety, and you can make your own colors. There are endless possibilites! I'm trying to suggest how to buy individual pencils, but Amazon keeps censoring me! This seller actually sells through Amazon, so I don't know why they are being so hard nosed. Its Dick Blick.",4 "Great Hubby Gift These were the first ""professional"" colored pencils my hubby had for his sketching and he says he'll never go back to regular colored pencils .. well worth their cost AND his sketches are better than ever.",4 "Should be a five star But, I was disappointed when there was no true red, red scarlet or a red red of any color. I would think anything called a starter set would have the three primary colors. Aside from that, they arrived very fast, in great condition and I am thrilled with my purchase I am new to pencil color art and my instructor is great. I am loving this more than the paint media as I find it easier to travel with and so relaxing. My purchase would have and should have been five stars. But I didn't see red.",3 "Wonderful range of colors I purchased these color pencils because I had read all these rave reviews about Prismacolor products and decided they would make a great gift for my daughter, a budding artist. The pencils did not disappoint. The lead is softer than some other brands but this works perfectly for blending purposes. They just can't be applied with too much pressure as it breaks the lead. Here is a listing of all the colors included in this 48 piece set:CreamYellow OchreYellowed OrangePale VermilionLight PeachBlush PinkCarmine RedMagentaProcess RedLilacUltramarinePeacock BlueLight AquaAquamarineOlive GreenLimepeelSpring GreenChartreuseGinger RootBurnt OchreLight UmberDark UmberSilverMetallic GoldWhiteCanary YellowSpanish OrangeGoldenrodOrangePeachPinkPoppy RedCrimson RedMulberryParma VioletVioletViolet BlueIndigo BlueTrue BlueLight Cerulean BlueTrue GreenApple GreenGrass GreenDark GreenSienna BrownTuscan RedDark BrownBlackThe pencils are all labeled with the names of the colors so it makes it easy to use and it comes in an attractive tin (the colors are layered 24 on top, and 24 on the bottom, with trays for each set so that they are not rolling around the tin).",4 "great colors i love prismacolor, but the color pencils always run down so quickly. i only had them for one semester and it looks like i will have to replace 5 or 6 of them.",3 "wonderful pencils great price my 18 year old is in college and uses these for classes the colors are wonderful and you can't beat the price we paid because she paid a lot more for just 12 pencils.",4 "color drawing pencis. the colors are great and they are fun to use and create with. you can buy other colors in a good art store and there also is a blender pencil that works pretty well, as the pencils themselves cannot be blended. i wish they did blend a bit.",3 "Awesome Pencils Awesome Pencils, Soft to color with, Beautiful Bright colors, Light colors are beauitul too. Nice assortment of colors for shading And creating interesting pictures & coloring in coloring books. I highly Recommend Seller-The Mega Deals. They Packaged the Pencils Well, & Fast Shipping too. Thanks Susan O.",4 "Gift for my tattoo'er I am getting a great deal on some work from friend. After visiting the shop few times, they were running to the local hobby store each day to find the right color. So I just bought them a set... every week I walk in and they are all so happy to show me the art they have created with these pencils... and now I see why they were willing to spend $4 on a single pencil instead of $2 on a big box of crayola colored pencils!",4 "Made a great gift! Our 16-year-old daughter received these as a gift. She has been drawing every day since then. She loves the vibrancy of the colors and the quality of the pencils.",4 "Very good color pencils I bought these pencils for my kid's drawing class and she loves it. I recommend this product for kids of all ages.",4 "Best Colored Pencils! I've tried a variety of different kinds of colored pencils overtime including derwent and faber castell and although these pencils are good too, I believe Prismacolored pencils are certainly the best ones on the market. These pencils with their soft leads are easier to blend then the two brands and don't come off as easy if you accidently rub your hand on your work (very important to me). They come in a lot of different sizes (12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120) and the price tag is always quite high for colored pencils but it is something you won't regret buying. The only flaw I can tell about them is sometimes I get a pencil with flawed wood, and it just won't sharpen! I usually lose a lot of this pencil to sharpening but I manage. (this is rare) Highly recommended to everyone who loves to draw!",4 "All-time Best Colored Pencils! These pencils are the absolute best! Indeed, they are very expensive, but they're well worth it! You'll be very inpressed with these- I promise!",4 "Luscious Color I have used these pencil in combination with watercolor and by themselves on illustration board and strathmore drawing paper with great results. If you are a fan of colored pencil drawing, you will enjoy the rich color and workability of Prismacolor pencils. My set did not have a colorless blender included, but I recommend getting several if you want a smooth blended result. You can also erase pretty well with an electric eraser.",3 "professional quality colored pencils As a professional illustrator and art teacher, I can tell the difference between mediocre and fine.... Prismacolor is a professional grade manufacturer, provides a rich, smooth color that's easily blended and works well over marker or watercolor. They also make a student-grade which is lower quality and price but still way above average. As an art teacher I have to buy quantity and so can't afford high quality; the only colored pencils that I've found that are decent quality, don't consistently have crappy wood or lead issues are Sargent - their watercolor pencils are marvelous. As for the reviewers who gave 3 stars, chances are they have not used enough varieties to be able to tell the difference between the different qualities.... If the price turns you off and you're only using this for an occasional fun project, a lower-grade, inexpensive pencil will be more than sufficient - no need to waste your money.",4 "The Best I have Prismacolor pencils. I don't have the larger set. I have the 72qty. I have been using these pencils for years. I love how well they blend. I also like how you can apply different layers to your drawings.(like when you're doing hair I use an average of 5 or 6 different colors just to make it look like natural hair.Then you have the variety and depth of the skin tones you can create. I use mulitple shades/colors and layer them to give nice undertones to the skin.",4 "A Rainbow of Color and Much More! This is my second purchase of this set and I couldn't be more pleased! A wonderful variety of colors and they are true to their name. I can definitely see the difference from the cheaper sets. The Prismacolor pencils hold up very well not breaking with the least bit of pressure like the cheaper ones seem to do. They last about twice as long too. Colors are as vivid as you want and as soft. Blending/shading is a snap! I just have to say it again, I couldn't be more pleased!! The box is nice too! Easy access. Pencils right at your finger tips!",4 "Set of 120 Sanford Prismacolor Pencils This is a comprehensive set of most of the colored pencils offered by Prismacolor. After buying one set for myself, I have since purchased three more sets as gifts. Obviously, I am completely satisfied with this product.",4 "Expensive I bought these pencils on the recommendation of my art instructors because they blend colors very well. I also bought a box of generic pencils from Wal-Mart for about $5. I use the WM ones primarily because I didn't find a dramatic difference in the few drawings that I did.",2 "Minor Item - Great Support A spray regulator is a routine replacement item for Badger airbrushes. The product was quickly shipped and the price was right. Badger supplies parts and service for their airbrushes at a most reasonable cost (usually shipping only)and provides outstanding customer support. I have five Badger airbrushes for this reason and have never had reason to complain about their design or function.",4 "My personal favorite These color pencils are my personal favorite. Crayon is okay, but they tend to flake from the wax, these do not flake. I've very pleased with them and have been using them for years and they're eraseable. "Kudos."",4 "A very good nylon case for arts supplies The soft nylon case is light-weight and appears to be quite durable. The size of the case (20 x 26 in.) could easily accommodate any paper blocks from 12 x 12, 12 x 16, 12 x 24, 16 x 16, 16 x 20 and up to 18 x 24 in. and Gatorboards of the sizes of 12 x 16, 16 x 23 in. This one has been in use for only a month and so far not a scratch. It regularly holds a 16 x 23 in. Gatorboard, one to three 12 x 16 in. paper blocks, paints, and brushes, plus other watercolor painting paraphernalia.This case is offered at a great price. I had tried to compare prices with those at our local and online art supplies stores, before I settled on this one. I do wish it had come with a strap though.The delivery was prompt.Would buy at same source again.",3 "Great for transporting school art work, I wanted something for my daughter to use to bring her art work to and from school. This product fit the bill. When empty, it can be folded up. I would recommend this product.",4 "Perfect for training poster set I purchased this to hold a set of posters for training and it fits the poster board perfectly. I wouldn't put it on an airplane or ship with it as it is a fabric-like portfolio, but I can carry it from campus to campus without damaging posters and it stores nicely in my trunk or back seat. I have a hard sided portfolio that I use for flying or for carrying professional photographs of the same size, and didn't want to pay a lot of money for classroom grammar posters so this fit the bill.",4 "Portfolio I thought the fabric would be a little thicker. But for the money I am sure it is just about right.",2 "Art bag Bag is made well of heavy material. Reason for purchase was ability to fold up in small package when not in use. Does not take up much room and when opened meets my needs for carrying art projects. Delivery was fast and without problems.",4 "Super paper target portfolio...! This works great as a paper target portfolio...taking even folded silhouette targets to the range without the hassle of wind blown issues....great purchase...thanks Amazon...!",4 "Badger needles 100 and 150 Got the needles and haven't used them yet. The price was right and I wanted to have some spares on hand. I have no doubt that they will work very well.",4 "Better Than the Original Some more of those essential replacement parts for te old Badger 200. The original ones I got over 30 years ago where getting a bit long in the tooth. There seems to have been some thought put into these as the black paint that came off so easily on the originals has been left off and te cork seal around the inside of the lid has been replaced by something that doesn't absorb whatever you put in the bottle. Good stuff.",4 "Badger Airbrush Acc These caps are like the older original caps, they are made completely of metal and unlike the plastic ones that have a tendancy to come loose and fall off these will stay in place even with quite a bit of movement using the airbrush.",4 "Adaptor caps The adaptor caps with the hoses are very functional. Good price. "what you see is what you get"good deal",4 "Perfect in every way. Parts is parts, these is them !Your on your way, these work !Airbrush your way to fame and fortune with these !",4 "NEW PAINTER IN TOWN Just what the ad said geniune badger parts ,read reviews about plastic adaptor parts breaking and chose the metal , The caps fit bottles and i ready to start spraying paint YEA!!! CREATE SOMETHING TO GIVE GOD GLORY!!! IN CHRIST***",4 "ahmed from dubai i buy extra Badger Air-Brush Co to don't keep using one , and encase if i break some ill have the spear its good",4 "Fuhgedaboudit! Purchased this item at the incredible price of 17.99! didn't work . The Glue kept coming out from the back. Don't get this glue gun.",0 "Glue Gun with out Glue Stick Dear Seller,I can't rate your item because there was no any glue stick. I wouldn't mind to pay more but get at least one glue stick. Now, I can't find for mini Glue Gun ""mini stick"". Pointless to buy online instument without inlcuding accessory.",1 "Works with Iwata siphon feeds, too. I needed a color cup for my Iwata Revolution HP-SAR to convert from bottle feed to cup feed - read somewhere that the Badger cups would work ... they do. This 350 cup was a perfect fit for the Iwata. The cup's quality is outstanding as you would expect from Badger. The angled pipe allows you to adjust for level in different brush attitudes. I'm pleased with the purchase.",4 "crosstitch kit I received this product and found it very satisfactory to my needs. I did not like the wait for shipping, however. I was told the wait would be seven to ten days, and it was more like three weeks.",4 "glue sticks Have tried other brands but always come back to surebonder. They do not drip as much as other brands and the grip is very good",4 "template I was a little disappointed in that I received only one template. Granted the description never said how many but the image displays three.",1 "Wonderful, Quality....Great Value What darling Signs .... and great detail. Priced right for a gift or home decor!! Wonderful!",4 "Burr Organizer I use it for my Dremmel bits had to drill out 3/16 to fit bit shanks",4 "Deceptive description Measurements for packing are deceptive. Entire package is CLOSE to the listed measurements but includes a large portion of the packing that has NO PRODUCT. I ordered 5 bags and could not believe the SMALL amount of wool roving I received. I would not order this product again.",0 "Puny package I was speechless when I opened the Amazon box to find this tiny package of wool. I guess I don't know what 20g of wool looks like. Before you buy, see the photo I posted so you'll know what you're getting.",0 "Great stuff! I am currently building a felted doll using this black wool roving among other materials, and I must say I love how it feels and how it looks. The texture is very nice, which makes it a joy to work with during a long project like mine. The roving is a nice black Black if you now what I mean...rich, deep color that really makes nice enhancements or embellishments.This would be a great black for anyone who wishes to do felted animals---eyes, noses, paw designs, etc.",4 "Beautiful wool This wool has such a pleasant soft texture, it's my favorite for needle felting. It is easily felted into whatever texture/finish needed. I will buy again.",4 "got what I expected Being a textile major, I've used roving before, and know that it's a bit pricier for colored roving. Really this was just adding on for me to get free shipping, but I plan on making a needle felted moose for my kitten. Clover is a decent brand, but in any other case I would have ordered from Weirdolls and Crafts",3 "Good quality but expensive for what you get. I purchased this item when looking for a source for good quality colored wool. I love the wool but was disappointed when I found the exact same thing at Michaels for about $4.50 (regular price). If you don't have a source near you, this would be a good option but if you have a craft store that actually carries wool felting supplies, I'd check there first.",1 "Soft, beautiful color This review is in comparison to other small pre-packaged wool roving, which are typically more expensive than bulk.I was a bit skeptical buying this since there were many negative reviews. However, it was cheap so I took a chance an am very glad I did. I'd bought other wool roving for needle felting and this was by far the softest I've bought. The price is about the same as other wool roving of this type - though it comes in a small package, the strands are combed out, folded, and compressed to fit into the packaging. The strands, however, are much shorter than I've worked with when I pulled some out, which took a bit more work to get used to.I bought the blue and it's a beautiful color.",3 "Just what I needed. I use wool roving as doll hair. This was perfect for my project - a 30"" tall doll that needed long brown hair. It was an excellent length and texture. Very clean and evenly dyed. I usually refer to local farmers and artisans for wool roving, but had difficulty finding this color and consistency.",4 "Lovely blue roving. Lovely color, nice quality. I look forward to crafting with the product. The color is quite nice and quality seems good.",4 "Clover Roving This roving was much better than I expected. The product does not say what type of wool it is, so I cannot comment on that. However, it was very clean, easy to draft and spun up beautifully on my Golding drop spindle. I spun it at about DK weight and was very happy with the result. Although the package states that the color is off-white it is actually very white, so would take dye nicely too.",4 "Spun well! This roving spun well on a drop spindle. This was my first attempt at spinning and it worked well. I was even able to make use of the yarn I made!",3 "disPOINTMENT THIS LOOKS in the pi to be a nice bat of roving its not its like a small 2 oz ball if that,,,,,a little disapointed but it spun nice just to much money to make anything big with",0 "High Quality-As Labled it is ""Off White"" When the package arrives it will appear a lot smaller that it is. It seemed to be vacuum packed. I was a little concerned it would have knotted but it has been fine for the needle felting I do.",4 "Make a great beard! This works very well for an incredibly realistic fake beard such as for a Santa Claus costume. We hot-glued it on to a cardboard Lego person head to make a "Lego Santa". You have to figure out how to pull it apart though, because it's really quite strong.",4 "One? I ordered one ounce from other vendors, and this one is half of the size I got from others. Is it really one ounce?",2 "Beautiful wool I have purchased Clover roving before, and it is always lovely - soft, well combed and easy to work with.",4 "overpriced very overpriced i think. the wool itself is fine.it arrived on time but was in a huge box filled with plastic bags.",1 "Natural Wool It was what I expected. Wish it was larger! Came on time and in good shape. I would order again.",3 "Great amount The material is good and there is a whole bunch of it. I don't know if I'll ever have a project big enough to finish this!",4 "Beware, pricing rip-off I bought this storage box at the hardware store for ~$10. The ONLY difference is the color - the top is grey, not blue. I hate how storage containers cost so much more as soon as the word ""scrapbooking"" gets attached to them.Other than that, the box is great. Perfect way to sort and store small embellishments, brads, eyelets, clips, rhinestones, etc. I keep all my adhesives in the top part for easy access, and it's easy to take on-the-go too.",2 "Sweet little butterfly punch This punch is very cute and very tiny. Gorgeous and delicate. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Quality punch and nice and light.",4 "The MOST lucious! I LOVE my Caran D Ache colored pencils! They lay down so beautifully, never a blemish or bump of color mishap. Just soft even strokes which blend beautifully as you layer - either dark to light, or light to dark. Until I realized Amazon had them, they were very hard to find, and you have the added problem of waiting, waiting, waiting! Which NO ONE wants to do when new CPs are on their way! Now, if there's a Prime...and you have Prime, grab it, and give them a try! Whether it's on smooth bristol or a watercolor paper with more tooth - they won't let you down!I hope you love them as much as I do!",4 "Outstanding for detailed work. Caran D'Ache's Pablo pencils are water resistant and come in a range of 120 pencils. Unfortunately I could only afford the box of 80, but those are more than enough to suit my needs. Pablos have a high lightfast rating and what most sellers call an ""excellence luminance"".The pencils have hexagonal barrels and are self-coloured with gold detailing - much like the Albrecht Durers and Polychromos. The main difference with the Pablos is the core - it is much harder than the other Caran D'Aches and they sharpen to a very hard, fine point making them perfect for botanical drawing or subjects with very fine detail.",4 "Good quality, poor colors I'm a fashion designer, and use colored pencils for all my illustrations. For me, the exact color I want is very important. That's why I spent the extra money to get the set of 40. Even though it looks like a lot of colors, they still don't give me what I want. I find that I need to lay down 4-5 different colors in order to get to what I want, and by then I can't use my colorless blender. There's no good skin colored pencil, the greens are all very yellow-ish, even the browns all have a strange green undertone to them. The reds are all very orange still, and it's very difficult to get a deep dark red color. Besides that frustration, they are better quality pencils that Prismacolor. I felt like every time I sharpened my Prismacolor pencils the led would break. These at least don't do that, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to get another set of Prismacolors just to give me some of the basics that I still need.",1 "Just the best These are just the BEST colored pencils I have ever used. That being said, the price of this item was better than in some art stores and the delivery was quick. Would definitely order from this company again.",4 "Caran D'Ache Love I've been using these for all my portraits lately--really love the quality of the colors, and the combination of sketching and painting in the same piece. Love the way they feel on paper--lush. Definitely recommend! Don't forget to pick up a waterbrush at the same time, to really enjoy the ease of use of these pencils.",4 "Didn't receive what was described... I don't know if I'm not using my setter correctly or if I'm utilizing all the tips the right way, but the product description says that you will receive 4 tips to set eyelets and 3 to punch holes. This is not what I received in my case and was slightly disappointed. I recvd 3 tips to punch holes and 3 embossing tips that I still haven't figured out how to use! The setter came with a screwdriver like tip on the end that I can't figure out how to use either. Granted I'm still new at using this tool, so if I'm doing something incorrectly, please feel free to let me know! I opted to purchase this tool versus the older, hammer like one that everyone is still using and I hope I didn't make a bad choice.",3 "Great! Great tool. I was so lost on trying to find a setter, so glad I got this one. It is wonderful.",4 "So easy to use! This is uper easy to use. I am going to use it with my 5th grade students to create their own journals. Can't wait!",4 "making memories instant setter I love my instant setter, but then made a mistake of trying to punch a hole into a bottle cap and jammed my hole puncher. Does anyone know where they sell just the hole punching piece????? I would hate to have to buy the whole thing over again, just for the one piece but I will if I have to.",4 "Great Buying experience I am very pleased. The shipping was very fast, I wasn't expecting to receive my package for another few days. The Instant Eyelet Setter I purchaced is wonderful and in very good shape, I just finished playing with it.",4 "My wife loves it My wife's only complaint was it was much mouser to use than she thought it would be, but she would definitely buy it again.",4 "Love my instant setter I love this product. Unlike other hole punches that require a hammer, which I find an easy way to bang you fingers that way, the instant setter you just place it where you want the hole and push down on the top of it. No hammers needed. Plus with the seven different heads that it comes with you can not only punch holes but you can also smooth out edges on brads and many other metal objects for your scrapebooking needs. I have my neighbors all hooked on this setter, and they all used to use the one with the hammer. They will never go back.",4 "Making Memories Instant Setter Sooo Great!! I own a Hot Off The Press - Home Pro Eyelet Setterit is okay, just one click and you set the eyelets, but it kind of deforms them a little, specially those with shapes like stars or flowers, I don't know if I don't use it correctly, but I tried many ways and my eyelets always looked a little funny and I lost several shaped ones that got so deformed I couldn't use them, and since I couldn't use it on the middle of a 12x12 paper I figured I would try a different setter.The Making Memories instant setter is so easy to use and I love it because:1. You can place your eyelets anywhere.2. Even though it takes about 5 pushes to completely set an eyelet it is easy to do so, and I am 8 months pregnant.3. The eyelets looks great, nothing is deformed, not even the cheap star eyelets I bought, it has different sizes so I can finally use those 1/4"" mickey eyelets I bought on Disney4. The case is pretty and organized.",4 "Honestly, this one is the best value I owned one of these years ago and made the mistake of donating it when the Crop-a-Dile tools came out. I owned both of those and they were a joke; having both broke within a year. Granted they are silent and good for people who can't push hard. You need to press hard on this one to set certain eyelets and rivets (the really hard metal ones), but if you find the aluminum ones, it sets them very quickly with little effort. I'm not wasting anymore money on the lastest and greatest. This one's a keeper.",3 "This Setter ROCKS!! This setter is a must must must have for any scrapbooker. So easy to use and no more mini hammers to deal with. Comes in a little tin case with a mat. Just push down 3 or 4 times and your eyelet is set.",4 "Best Eyelet Setter Ever! This eyelet setter is extremely convenient and versitile. I like how it is spring loaded so I don't have to use a hammer. I can make holes and set eyelets anywhere in my project. I also use the ribbon slot punches with it so I can make slits for ribbons anywhere I need them. I keep this setter next to me when I make greeting cards because I know I'm going to use it all the time! I love it!",4 "Nice idea, needs more power and stability Plastic ends of hole punchers don't punch through 100# stock without three or four punches even at the strongest setting. Probably fine for lighter weight. ""Trigger"" gets out of alignment now and then and requires unscrewing the top and adjusting the works a bit, kind of like the innards of a ballpoint pen. If I had it to do over, I'd probably go with an old-fashioned hammer piece with a separate rivet setter, but I suppose if you like having the different sizes and don't use it over and over (as I do for a project that requires thousands of holes and rivets), it's a handy and inexpensive option.",2 "Great little tool! I just bought this hole puncher/eyelet setter and just love it! I primarily bought this for:1. Low Price2. As a hole puncher it gets the job done! I used it for making my toilet paper roll mini albums and it cut through paper, toilet paper roll doubled. It did take several chomps, but Im okay with that.3. Eyelet setting is a snap (no pun) and it has two sizes for eyelets. Apparently there are extra bits you can get for embossing.Comes in a nice looking silver tin and it fits in my purse!Yes, I would highly recommend this great too for making punching holes and not being restricted in depth of placement.",4 "Just what I needed After trying to return the Dritz eyelet setter I purchased (Michael's refused to take return!!!) I received this eyelet setter. Worked like a charm finished two dozen bookmarks (three eyelets each) in record time. Highly recommend this product for any scrapbooker or crafter.",4 "Making Memories instant setter This tool is perfect. you don't have to used a hammer one push and the hole is on the paper, LOVE IT",4 "LOVE IT! AMAZING TOOL! I just love this tool! Works great! The only thing is that is kind of loud but that is the way it is! So, don't think you can use it when your kids or husband are sleeping! There is no way! Haha There is a silent one, I haven't try it but doesn't have good review....I would defenetly recommend this product!",4 "One of the Best out there I bought this for my cousin who is a budding artist. He has not complained since - he is the one who researched these items so he knows it's a good quality. I have seen his work (paintings) and they are well done - the brushes are working well.",4 "Size is smaller than stated I just received this punch today. The size listed in the description said it was 2 inches diagonally. It's actually 1 3/4 inches. This is not ""super jumbo"" sized like other punches I've bought so don't be misled by the product name.",2 "A Great Buy I have owned this machine for 18months now and still love it. All the features work, I love that I don't need to oil the machine. I do maintain the bobbin case, which I think is easy to take apart and put back. I owned a Sears Kenmore for 30 years that only did zigzag stitches and was a nice machine but very limited. The new machines have come a long way. I have sewn pocketbooks with many layers of fabric (purchased the upper feed foot which is a joy). I have sewn jersey weight fabrics too. I hope I don't jinx myself now, but for the money I think this machine is a great buy. I also hear some bad things about the Singer company, but I have to say that I was just about to write them a letter to complement them on their customer service. They already replaced my threader which I believe I destroyed myself; and my 1 year warranty was already expired. Any time I have a question, I can email their website and I will receive a reply. I am very happy with their customer service. You are also able to purchase attachments for your machine thru their website and you will not pay more than you would at another site. I will have to tell you that in all honesty, my Singer 7466 has brought joy back to sewing for me. I highly recommend this machine. I know you can pay a great deal more, but for the average home sewing enthusiast, I don't think you need to.",4 "Singer 7466 does not live up to its name Until three years ago I had been sewing on a Sears Kenmore which I purchased in high school (over 30 years). I finally decided it was time to upgrade. I purchased the Singer 7466 but did not actually sew on it for almost a year (moving, disabled, etc.). My mother still sews on her original Singer and it sews like a gem. I have had numerous problems with this machine: will not sew with the cover on; foot controller sticks horribly; needle threader never worked; have not found the 13 needle positions it purports it has; one step buttonholer?-have not seen that happen yet; today, I cannot wind a bobbin-it stops and I get an 888 code--the troubleshooting tips in the manual are a laugh. I have emailed their website and never have received any help. I may have received the occasional ""lemon"" but this experience has helped make my decision on purchasing a new sewing machine--it won't be a Singer.",1 "This machine is so easy to learn This machine is so easy to use. I like the all the different stitches that this machine offers. The easy threading, and the needle in the up position when I finish sewing. This machine would be great for all stages of sewing, new and old timers. I have been sewing for 25 years and this is my second machine. I think I will sell my old one.",4 "Great machine for beginner! My husband bought me this machine for my birthday I had not touched a sewing machine in 15 years, and that was in highschool! I have been teaching myself ever since, the ease of this machine has been perfect, beautiful results.",4 "Singer today isn't the Singer you knew I bought this machine for my wife for Christmas two years ago. She's used it maybe a half dozen times, and a few weeks ago the bobbin winder stopped working. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, but it seemed that the arm that holds the bobbin winder shaft inside the machine had bent somehow. We took it to a local repair shop and were told it would cost a minimum of $150 to fix! I was shocked and they told us that they had to send it back to Singer to fix, there was nothing they could do about it. They then told us that Singer was no longer the quality brand that most people remember as Singer has been bought out by some other company. The shop repairman told us that modern Singers are so cheaply and poorly made that the usual internal twisting and flexing that a machine should be able to handle turns these machines into non-functional piles of scrap with light use, and that was exactly what had happened with my wife's machine.DO NOT WASTE your money on Singer.",0 "Love It! I've been using this machine for a year now. I absolutely love how simple and easy this machine is to use. There are so many different stitches to choose from! Easy threading. I recommend it to everyone with any skill level :)",4 "bad dog foot I got my machine 2 years ago. Thought all my issues were with me. Turns out it is thefeed dogs. It wont stay in the proper position to feed the fabric as you sew resulting ina tingled mess of thread. The feed dogs finally dropped all the way down and wont come back up.",0 "Great Starter Machine that you can grow with I recently started sewing and wanted to get a machine that is simple to use yet has the capability to do more as my skills progress. This machine is a perfect fit for me. It is simple to use (thread, wind bobbins, load bobbin, sew different stiches, etc). I only ever used my Grandma's old Singer (from the 60's) and was worried that I might have trouble with those basics but this machine is so easy to use. It comes with many different feet and also a small storage compartment in the base of the machine. It is very easy to select different stiches (there is a small pull out stich map on the base of the machine) and alter the stitch length and width. I haven't experiment much with the zipper foot or button holes yet but am expecting it to go as smoothly as everything else has. I would recommend this machine.",3 "Love my Singer! I've enjoyed my Singer 7466 for over 2 years now. I purchased it after rediscovering my love for sewing using a 40 yr old White that had seen its day. When I sew the machine sees heavy use. It's easy to thread and bobbins wind fast and even in nothing flat.The automatic tension is fabulous. While quilting I often move through several different fabric weights and weave with ease. The machine adjusts automatically allowing me to buzz right through. After adding fusible fleece it sews just as smoothly over heavy layers as it does with fabric only.I ran over a pin at just the wrong point and it was forced not only down into the bobbin casing, but AROUND it by the needle. Low & behold, after the pin was removed (with pliars!), it sewed right on like a champ. I could hardly believe it. I took it in for a free estimate when it developed a knock (shortly after the pin incident). After a good check over all I paid for was basic service & tune-up.No problems during the warranty so I've had no need to contact Singer. But I plan to look for accessories I read about in another review. Given the prevalence of ""refurbished"" everything these days and where things are manufactured maybe my machine was made on a ""good"" day.Anyway, I recommend this machine without reservations. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.",4 "Broke within 20 minutes! This machine jammed within 20 minutes of first use. I was using the automatic threader and it jammed. I am unable to fix the jam,and it jammed in a manner that prevents the machine from doing any sewing. So now I have to mail it back to the company. I've heard that Singer has gone down hill and now I believe it! I won't trust the Singer brand name anymore.",0 "Works like a charm.. Great to look at negatives with.. don't even need a magnifying glass.. almost like an xray viewer.Would recommend to anyone..",4 "Bad Instructions Seems like a great little lightbox - but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to disassemble it to take the protective covers off the plexi. The box is supposed to open, by pushing one side out - but neither my husband nor I can force it open. Only when you open it can you take out the plexi and remove the plastic - the plastic is on both sides of the plexi, apparently. The instructions tell you to open the side with the latch - - there is no latch or anything that could be remotely construed as a latch. The lightbox came in a huge box filled with protective packaging - but it sat on top of all the packaging so that it was directly under the box top - - i.e. it had no protection on top. Maybe something got bent out of shape in transit. It still lights up though, so that's a positive. I'll call tomorrow and see if someone can tell me what's wrong with the thing.Update - finally forced it open with a screwdriver and got the plastic off the inside of the screen. And, I'm sorry to say that the screen is just not that bright. It's not good for viewing negatives, which is what I wanted it for. It's better than nothing - but I usually opt to hold my negatives up to a bright window, rather than fuss with this lightbox.",1 "Reasonable price and fast ship This is a well priced item which I purchased to put light and the bottom of my light box. It does provide light if you lay the item directly on top of it, however it shows little squares. I use tracing paper to eleminate that issue. I'm sure there are numerous uses for this item.Kathy",4 "great product This product, for the price, is excellent. it is easy to use and serves its purpose well.",4 "Midwest Products Project Woods Balsa Economy Bag Wood is scrap salvage. Not finish milled. Requires lots of extra sanding to finish. Many pieces starting to split and crack. Don't expect first quality balsa.",1 "Hoggyboy's review nails it. I am a big fan of Midwest's wood products--the ones sold individually on the rack at the hobby store. Those pieces are always pre-sanded/finished and look/feel great. This bag is full of nothing but rough un-sanded pieces (literally splinters coming off of them at all angles; that bad) which are good for only a few applications where scrap wood is needed. I create enough scrap with normal wood usage so I don't need a bag of scrap. I thought this would be a sampler bag of different wood sizes/shapes and while it is that, they are not of the same quality as Midwest's normal line of wood found at the local hobby shop. I can therefore not recommend this product to anyone looking for anything other than scrap wood pieces.",1 "Definitely an 'Economy"" Bag If you are into serious hobbies, or anything that requires really high quality wood, I would not recommend this bag at all.It worked okay for what I needed, as I was just cutting up some wood to practice with, but for actual use, it's not really ideal.There were a lot of really large chunks of wood, that you really couldn't do a lot of stuff with. If you're looking for a lot of thin slices, this really isn't your bad. Additionally, I know that balsa wood is generally fragile, but some of the thin strips had already broken by the time I received my package.Overall, this wood wasn't really that high quality. It was very rough, and I've seen a lot better for a little bit higher prices.",2 "not blocks There was only one "BLOCK" in the package, the rest were really just sticks. This wasn't made clear in the product description.",1 "Overpriced Very small amount of wood. The product is way overpriced for the amount of wood in the bag. Very disappointed.",0 "Sorafome I do not like it it sucks man! Crape itCrape do not buy this protect please. It Sufis I am chopping it",0 "BLOCKS NOT SHEETS; PLY, NOT BALSA WOOD I was expecting thin, small sheets of balsa wood, pre-cut for a classroom project. I got only a few 'slices,' the rest were blocks of wood taking up the one package, not practical or usable. Nothing could slice those blocks into sheets for practical use.",0 "Balsowood products Finally,a place to buy balsa wood products in various sizes widths and lengths, nice combination of woods.I had been looking for awhile for these to use with model type tools.",4 "The Strongest Wood Known To Man My co-workers have been trying to convince me that Balsa is the strongest wood, and as an engineering major, I was skeptical at first. I decided to do a little research and purchased this item and did a little experimentation. The following is what I found.It is a misnomer that the Japanese use bamboo for the majority of their construction, for I have found they often use Balsa in their minka. Students often model with Balsa wood because of its great strength, however, full-scale bridges, though structurally sound, cannot be built due to the economic unfeasibility.Basswood is a similar wood type named after an equally resilient sound: bass.The original Louisville Slugger was made of Balsa, but proved to be too expensive for the average ballplayer to afford (in those days the average professional baseball salary was $2000/year). In 2003, Sammy Sosa (an upper-tier salary superstar) tried to venture back to the Balsa bat after breaking too many hickory ones. The union was upset at this and accused Sosa of corking his bat to bury it under the table.The U.S.S. Constitution had a thin layer of Balsa on the exterior hull which is attributed for why it was able to repel so many cannonballs. It earned the nickname ""Old Ironsides"" (as Iron is also the strongest metal known to man), because of this Balsa layer, for which it is fondly remembered. Similarly, the Red Baron's plane was constructed of Balsa, to which his success should be attributed. In fact, he died not of plane failure, but was mortally wounded from gun fire to his exposed upper-torso.How anyone could question the resiliancy of this wood is beyond me. While some will argue the merits of the density of Red Oak, I would like to see someone bend a length of Red Oak into a perfect arch. In fact, the original design for the St. Louis Arch had it made of Balsa.William Randolph Hearst used Balsa to floor his Hearst Castle (to rave reviews), but the trend proved a caveat to those without enough money to see their own housing project through. I do, however, highly recommend this (quite affordable) economy Balsa pack.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for Good size texture and finish. Wish I could post a pic of the finished pastel work I did on this paper, it really held the layers of color and still allowed for plenty of blending and detail. Loved it!",4 "Paper Sculpting Bee & Ladybug 38-1181 Bee/Ladybug Head is 3/4"" x 7/8""Bee Wing Overlay is 2 1/2"" x 1 1/4""Bee Wing is 2 1/2"" x 1 1/8""Bee Body is 1 1/8"" x 1 7/8""Ladybug Body is 1 1/4"" x 1 1/2""Ladybug Body Overlay is 1 3/8"" x 1 5/8""Can be used with the Sizzix die cutting machine, Bigkick, Cuttlebug Machine or the Zip'e Mate die cutting systems.",4 "Good product, shipping a drag. It's a good block of wood, consistent, carves and seals excellently. I'm not sure why the star rating is for a ""toy,"" but hey, as far as blocks of wood go, I guess this one is pretty fun.However - I've purchased this item twice, both times with a number of other items from other vendors through amazon, and several from amazon. My only complaint is that it takes much longer to ship than anything else - an order I placed a number of days later has shipped, and this still hasn't. Perhaps it simply hasn't yet been marked as shipped and is en route, but I remember that it took a good while for the first one to arrive when I purchased it just over a year ago.",4 "Basswood is the best for carving There is no better wood for carving than basswood. It is smooth as butter... even across the grain. Expensive for a small chunk of wood... but no knots and grain is along the length of block. Very good quality. I just bought more.",3 "Good product, shipping a drag. It's a good block of wood, consistent, carves and seals excellently. I'm not sure why the star rating is for a ""toy,"" but hey, as far as blocks of wood go, I guess this one is pretty fun.However - I've purchased this item twice, both times with a number of other items from other vendors through amazon, and several from amazon. My only complaint is that it takes much longer to ship than anything else - an order I placed a number of days later has shipped, and this still hasn't. Perhaps it simply hasn't yet been marked as shipped and is en route, but I remember that it took a good while for the first one to arrive when I purchased it just over a year ago.",4 "Basswood is the best for carving There is no better wood for carving than basswood. It is smooth as butter... even across the grain. Expensive for a small chunk of wood... but no knots and grain is along the length of block. Very good quality. I just bought more.",3 "A Great product! In the past, I always used beeswax on my hand sewing thread. Thread Heaven is a hugely improved thread conditioner. It prevents tangling and fraying much better *and* lasts much longer. It is also suitable for specialty (i.e. metallic) threads.",4 "Thick, clothlike, and elegant Very nice, thick, beautiful paper.*Precision cut to 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 (almost 6x6) inches square*Incredible texture, almost more like a cloth than a paper*Breathtaking patterns that make for elegant origamiNote: this paper is quite thick for origami paper, which means that it is not great for folding intricate pieces. Even using it for cranes is pushing it a bit--you need to leave space for the thickness of the paper so that folds don't get mucked up with too much paper. It's great for boxes and simple figures, however. I really enjoy it.",4 "Wishi washi papers I loved the beautiful colors and designs on these wishi washi papers. I have used many of them to create collages. They have added a special softness.",4 "The smoothest ever. I love these pencils. They deliver the smoothest line I've ever experienced. Easy to create fine lines as well as fill in large spaces. They're like graphite crayons, but better.",4 "Beautiful thick paper Love this paper. Really thick and sturdy and vibrant colors that hold fast way past the cheap construction paper I had gotten at Micheals and art stores. I used many many packages of this paper in a large paper sculpture and it even stood up to me varnishing it without it fading. Great true colors, especially the black.",4 "Good Choice for School I like this paper! I teach 2nd Grade and I prefer construction paper that is strong and lasting. This is a good value for me.",4 "Excellent Quality and Vibrant Colors We purchased this paper for crafts and Christmas activities. The quality of the paper was better than I expected and the colors were great.",4 "Great quality! I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent.",4 "Great paper great deal great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick",4 "there is no purple! My son's #1 fave color is purple. So I was a little annoyed that there was light blue, dark blue...but no purple! The paper is a little on the thin side, but nice vibrant colors.",2 "Great bones... I'm not too sure about the price (that is, what cuttlefish bone typically goes for), but I know they're hard to find online after doing a bit of searching. I was also discouraged by the description mentioning they're used for casting -- I suppose people fish with them, I've no idea -- whereas I just needed some cuttle bone as a source of calcium for my snails (they work great as calcium for birds, as well).However. It says box of 6, and I got 6. Each is about 7 by 3 inches, come in their own little bubblewrap baggie and, as far as cuttle bones go, work great. Satisfied customer.",4 "Seriously? Cuttlebone casting is a great jewelery technique. It has much history and provides an amazing texture. However, $26.00 bucks for 6 bones is neither great, nor amazing. Fun fact; cuttlefish bones are used as a mineral supplement for pet birds. Therefore, they are available at every pet store on earth, even at Walmart. I just picked up two yesterday for a holiday jewelery gift, they cost me 98cents each. I wouldn't even mind paying a premium for quality cuttlefish bones but $26.00 dollars for a half dozen is outright theft.",0 "Fantastic Seller! Product and shipping were as promised. Seller's contact regarding quantity of wicks was immediate and to my satisfaction and then some! Will definitely shop again!",4 "Not as described, but still great! This crafting caddy holds all my scrapbooking tools, keeping them visible and accessible. The bag is sturdy and I love the purple canvas. It keeps all my essential tools corralled in one place, ready to grab for travel or to just move around on my craft table.The only thing a buyer should know is that the purple bag does not have the small container in the zippered bottom pocket. It says it does in the product description, and the alternate image with the brown bag shows a little plastic box. I thought it might be on the back side of the purple bag, but there is not a zippered pocket.Still, this is a great tool caddy even without the little box.",3 "Not as Described!!! I was really looking forward to this item but when it arrived I was disappointed. The purple bag does not have the zipper compartment with the storage box as described. The bag itself is very sturdy and well made but I bought this one because I really liked the storage box compartment. So needless to say I am not very happy with my purchase.",2 "Craft Storage Bag I bought two of these craft storage bags, one for a friend for Christmas and a second for myself because I liked it so well. It is a great color of purple with small polka dots and surprisingly larger than I anticipated from the picture. It stands flat or can be carried by a strong velcroed handle. It has plenty of small and medium pockets on the outside as well as the larger inside part of the bag. It appears it could be used for a number of things, but I intend to use it for a sewing bag. It's small enough not to take up too much room but still handy to grab scissors, thread, needles and other notions and carry it to and from the sewing machine or another room for hand sewing or easy packing for a trip to a class.The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 stars is that one of the bags was bend on the bottom. I don't know if it was the way it was packed or was already that way before shipping. The bottom, which should sit flat, was a quarter bent. I tried to straighten it the best I could, but it will not sit flat. The other one is fine.",3 "Functional and cute! This cute little tote is made of heavy-duty canvas and has tons of little pockets and pouches for storing often-used tools. It's so easy to just grab this bag and go! We love the small utility box that we use to hold brads for our projects. The handle easily slips over the extendable handle of our Petite Croppers. However, I could easily see non-scrappers using this to organize an at-home fix-it kit, paint supplies or even yarn or cross-stitch projects.",3 "Gift for a friend Must have for knitter or any crafter. I bought this for my friend. She admired my tote which is similar that I found at a garage sale so I thought she needed one too.",3 "Excellent product I was amazed at the room in this bag. It holds all my cardmaking/scrapbooking tools even the cutting and scoring boards! It is very well made. I also like the color and overall appearance of the Craftician Bag. I have looked at stores and online sites for totes but Amazon.com had the best selection. I can hardly wait to hear the comments from the other ladies at class this week.Craftician Bag",4 "excelente producto... súper útil, buen material, lindo color... el regalo ideal para quienes hacen manualidades y artes... lo recomiendo al 100%... producto muy bueno...",4 "GREAT ORGANIZATION Perfect for crafter/hobbyist. It has a nice center space for larger items. Well made and sturdy - does not sag. I've gotten many compliments. At home I set it on a small turntable at my work area so my tools are always in one place and ready to go to classes.",4 "Function plus form Loved all the pockets helps keep the clutter contained! It also is attractive and and very very functional when I need to take it to craft classes.",3 "Really heavy duty You can tell from the picture that this has lots and lots of pouches. That is really handy for craft work or anything where you want to have all of your tools/supplies always be in the right place.The strap handle adjusts but not enough to be really comfortable over the shoulder I don't think. And the strap handle doesn't have a disconnect fastener. If it had one that would be handy for really opening up the main compartment, but the strap does push out of the way so it's not a major downer at all to not have the buckle.What impressed me the most is how the fabric, strap, pockets, and base are all very well made. All of the pockets have good reinforcement at the top.We bought this as a gift for an avid crafter so we don't have direct experience with using it long term, but it looks like it will last a long time, even with regular use.",4 "Great bag for lots of uses This bag is awesome! I purchased it to use as a grooming tote for my show dog. It is by far the largest and tallest craft tote I could find. Lots of sections and areas to store large and small items. The entire center is open and this bag holds a ton of items. Love the purple and gold coloring. Very sturdy handle. The whole tote is made very well and I think will hold up to years of use. Very happy with purchase.",4 "Totes All My Supplies Toting my scrapbooking supplies around always involved multiple bags for organization. I couldn't just toss them all into one large bag. If you can believe it, this tote holds everything in an organized way and I have space leftover. Guess I need to buy more scrapbooking supplies now!",4 "perfect for art student i bought this for my daughter a art student , it came fast and works perfect very sturdy lots of compartments to sort things and very cute she can leave it in school or take it home easily on city and school buses",4 "Great craft tote This is a great tote. I use it to carry my scrapbooking tools and small supplies and it actually has more room than I have things to put in it! I was looking to purchase to Tote-Ally Cool Tote from AMM but had a hard time finding one. This is a great substitute. The colors and patterns are very cute. The tote is also very sturdy, made from durable canvas. It does not have the bottom zippered pocket that is mentioned in the product description, but I had read that already from previous reviews. I highly recommend this tote!",4 "Great to carry around small knitting project I bought this as a ""to-go"" bag for my current knitting projects. There are tons of pockets and places to store everything, however, the main compartment is somewhat small to carry a medium-sized project or ball of yarn. Overall I really like it, it is very durable and sturdy.",3 "Fun Storage Tote I bought this tote to use for holding my quilting supplies. The color was the first thing that caught my eye .. gotta keep it fun. It has lots of pockets for tools, I just wish it had more of the small ones that fit pencils and pens .. seam rippers get lost in the bigger ones. It is plenty tall to hold my quilting rulers and the fact that you can undo the velcro on the handles and open it up completely is a plus. It is made from sturdy materials so it should last me a very long time .. until they make one with more of the little pockets I mentioned and I can upgrade. :) I also think I would prefer if instead of the tall velcroed handles (even though they are nice), if they would have put smaller handles like a purse, that would lay out of the way when you are getting into that section. All in all I think it was a good purchase.",3 "Dimensions Needlecraft Counted Cross Stitch, Seaside Cottages This is good item. If you like cottages houses, I think you will agree this and like this item as much as like I like it.",3 "Beautiful Great quality, beautiful craft item. I am not finished with it yet, but it already is amazing. Really nice pattern, easy to read directions, quality thread.",4 "Pressit Steam Pressing Cloth This was nothing more that the late night product, SHAMWOW. It is definitely not is know as a traditional pressing cloth. Not what I expected. If you're looking for a SHAMWOW, then order this product. If you're looking for a pressing cloth, order something else.",1 "HP Professional Matte Canvas- Best out there IMHO I use this Professional Matte Canvas almost daily in my print business. I am an art reproducer and photo printer. My customers demand only the finest materials and print quality. Most pieces I print are bound for fine art galleries throughout the world. I produce limited edition prints for internationally known painters as well as exhibition photographers. I have never had a complaint about this material. In fact, all I have ever received are compliments from the artists and galleries alike, telling me how much the art stands out above the rest. The Professional Matte Canvas has a wide color gamut. Of all the fine art materials I use, it has one of the widest. I print with a 12-color HP Z3100 44"". If ever a printer will show the weaknesses of a material it would be with that printer. I have some great looking photo films that don't have as wide a color gamut as this material. I've printed color and B&W; on this material and both look great. The d-max of the canvas is not as good as some of the glossy films I have but with a good luster-laminate it gets pretty close. The neat thing I found with using this matte material is that my finish is optional. After printing I can either leave it alone as a matte finish, or I can UV spray laminate it for glossy, luster, or semi-matte. No sense in buying different finish canvases when I can do it myself. I use SureGuard laminate spray. I used to buy the HP Collectors Satin Canvas but I have had nothing but problems with it. The texture of the canvas is so deep that I get little microscopic spots where no pigment exists. This is not so bad on a light image but for those that have rich blacks or large areas of darker tones, it stands out noticeably. For this reason I have completely stricken it from my supplies. (and yes I custom calibrated the material but still no change)One last note and I'll close-up. I recently compared a piece of this Professional Matte Canvas to another brand of canvas that boasted similar specs. It was an Inkpress brand canvas. The prints looked good on that Inkpress material but the one major area I noticed it was inferior was in the surface coating where the pigments are absorbed. When the canvas was stretched it quickly revealed spider webbing and cracking along the edges where the canvas was drawn tight over the stretcher bars. Most printmakers will laminate the print before stretching in order to avoid this, or they will simply not stretch it as tight as it should be. To me, this is a mark of inferiority. I can stretch this HP Professional Matte Canvas without laminating it and not get any cracks. I stretch my canvas to the point of getting a nice drum sound from it, as one should. The Inkpress canvas's receptive coating looked...well...cheap. It looked like a sprayed coating. The HP's coating looks like nothing. The canvas just looks super white and clean. This may not matter to most but for my audience they want art that looks like the price they pay for it and the HP Professional Matte Canvas never lets them down. I hope all this info helps you in your decisions.",4 "Good product for the price This was a great price for paper and was used for temporary outdoor banners. I was hoping for better quality but I printed these myself and could not expect professional quality (gloss, waterproof, etc). I didn't have any paper jams, the only thing is that my paper cutter on my HP plotter could not cut through the banner so we had to cut these ourselves with an exacto razor.",3 "Great I buy this item all the time and just started purchasing from this company.They ship fast and the product is wonderful.The price is also fantastic - thank you.",4 "Handy Packing Tool for Weaving Baskets I find this extremely useful as a packing tool when weaving baskets, and a great fingernail-saver. I pack with my fingertips when weaving smaller baskets and this thimble gives me very nice control so I don't damage the finer, more delicate material.",4 "Great paper canvas for elegant canvas prints I really dislike tacky glossy heavy weave photographs printed on canvas, so when I ordered this from HP, I was thrilled to discover that it was much more like a paper then a canvas. It prints easily, and takes a post printing varnish well. Once varnished it is nearly indestructible and great for stretching.",4 "will murder finer nozzles. Createx paints should be considered ""concentrated"" if you are an airbrush artist who works with finer nozzle/low air pressures in a fine arts context (I use a Badger 100GF at 12-15psi on canvas,illustration board, and bristol). You'll have to thin it down one part paint, 2 parts distilled water to get it to work (and flush your nozzle frequently). This is inconvenient, but you get the value of about 3 times useable paint (for this situition), brilliant colors, and most of all, an acrylic paint that is finely and consistently ground enough to run through small nozzles (regular acrylic paint is too irregular to work).",3 "I have used this product for many years Like all airbrush paints, it must be reduced to a milk-like consistency. The colors are very brilliant. The biggest issue with airbrushing is troubleshooting problems when it doesn't work properly. I have written a tutorial on How To Keep Your Airbrush Working, Search: How To Keep Your Airbrush Working. It's on HubPages.",4 "Good Paint Product came within a few days. Very happy with it. I'm still kinda new to airbrushing. It takes some time to get the right mixture when thinning it. But the more practice the easier it becomes.",4 "paints colors are great. But you need to use the proper thinner for them to work properly. But really good colors.",4 "Colors are amazing The airbrush has no trouble spraying the colors used two sets paint so far thumbs up on it.thank you.so much.",4 "recover something these paints ordered when i got my air brush setup....the paint goes on smooth and easy...i know some say well its the air brush system doing it....well dont forget if the paint is done wrong it wont work either...so good paint makin and good colors",4 "Gaara Patch I received the patch. I have not place it on my jacket yet, but I have the patch waiting for my jacket. It is great.",4 "These are the absolute best needle threaders I have ever used. I have used many different needle threaders over the years. These were recommended by a local shop owner, who also hand quilts. I bought a pack and took them home to try. I was instantly hooked. I eventually went through the whole pack, and needed more. I tried all of the local quilt shops, and the only one who had these is located downtown Fayetteville. Today I had to drive down and buy some more packs.Buy these and try them. You will love them.",4 "needle threader I love these things, if only I'd stop dropping them because they are hard to find. They are the only needle threaders that work on my serger and they are thin enough to slide into the needle easily. I've collected a lot of similar items but threw them all out.",4 "If you can keep from losing them, they're heaven Over the years, I have gotten absurdly tired of buying needle threaders and having the wire come out in the first 10 times I use them, making them essentially useless. When I discovered these, I have to admit I fell in love. The wire cannot ""fall out"", as it is not IN anything. All you need to thread a machine is a wire, and that's all you're getting here. It's simple, it's basic, and it's extremely effective. I bought the plastic (fishing-line) version of these a few months back, when I couldn't remember where I put these, and while I do use and love those as well, they are too thick to fit through most of my needles. Those work for threading the loopers on my serger and on my yarn and tapestry needles, but will not thread my quilting needles or machine needles. These wire ones work perfectly on the smaller eyed needles, and I've finally broken down and decided to pay shipping on them to get a new set. Just be careful with where you use them, as if you drop one of these on your couch, you will probably never find it again (unlike the plastic ones, which are neon green...).",4 "Spring for a real needle threader I definitely would not waste my time and money buying this variety of needle threaders. I have used these and they do work great, but they are SO easy to lose and bend. For just a few dollars more you can get a very sturdy Clover needle threader that works like a champ every time and includes a thread cutter!Here is a great overview and tutorial on how the Clover needle threader works.",1 "Not worth the time I purchased these along with another type of needle threader. Much to my surprise these are difficult to use and are not worth the time.",0 "Very thin, works great These work wonderfully. They are very thin--so don't drop one or you might not be able to find it. So far, they've worked fine with thread and yarn.",4 "b Great for sergers and sewing machines. t would be nice if they were black or red to make it easier to find. Product meets all my expectations.",4 "Dritz Looped Needle threaders These are good for people with less than perfect eyesight to use for threading needles with small eyes. My only complaint is that sometimes the top ot the eye twists and this makes the loop work poorly. It is next to impossible to untwist it.",3 "Needle threaders..serger I have yet to use these for threading my serger, but just know they have to be the answer to a frustrating process of getting the threading done. They come highly recommended by my fellow serger's buddies.",4 "Needle THreaders Thanks, just what I have been looking for in town for months.They came very fast, easy doing business with you.",4 "Great for Ideas I received my box of 6 lbs of wooden pieces yesterday. It was a long wait, because on top of everything else we had a winter ice storm! I was very pleased with the order, though.I needed a room divider in a dollhouse, and there was a piece of wood that served that need well. There was also a piece that can stand well for my black dog--it's a black animal about the right size for the dolls and house.The pieces are, as stated on the site, this and that, assorted. Some were painted, some were not. The more I looked through them, the more I thought, ""I'm likely to use this...and this...and this...""I ordered another set. I restrained myself from ordering two more right now. Maybe later. Can't wait to see what pieces come next time.",4 "Lovely. This yarn worked up into a lovely scarf one of 200 I made over the time I was out with injury. It was very thin, not as thin as baby yarn, very, very silky. I loved this particular color that had slight undertones of blue and violet in this little thread that is woven within it. I sent the scarf to my childhood art teacher, really well received. Knew the color would be right for her. I think from a crocheting point of view I was especially glad to have a pink/purple tone that wasn't cheap or too bright. I worked some I had from my order into quilt blocks for pillows and a blanket. Very easily worked with other yarns though it is a bit on the light weight side.",4 "Caron Yarn Knitted Sweater This wasn't the mixed color I was originally looking to make my sweater, but this color has turned out beautifully. I'm looking forward to wearing the finished product. The price per skein was the best I found on the internet. Thanks again.",4 "Yarn I bought this skein of yarn to complete a project I had previously started and was unable to buy this yarn at a local store as they were no longer carrying Shadows.",3 "simply soft Great color to add to my grandson's new afghan. Good to be able to find them since they are discontinued.",4 "love this yarn I had a very hard time finding this yarn in stores. I much rather go to a store than buy online. BUT when I did order it and I received it very quickly. Plus I didnt have to pay shipping. The yarn looks great in my project. I will definitely be using this yarn again. I look forward to purchasing it through Amazon again as well. Thumbs up from me.",4 "I love this yarn! I love this yarn. The color is beautiful, the yarn is super soft and it feels nice in thick once knitted up.",4 "Too little yarn for WAY too much money! My daughter bought this yarn to start a knitting project. It is nice yarn, but it is a tiny skein and it had a LARGE price tag.Check prices elsewhere to avoid getting RIPPED off.",0 "A good start... I have the three cube model and think it is decent for the price. I have a toddler running around and ended up making a trip to the garage for some zip ties to make this more stable. On its own it really isn't that strong. However, it's much better than the three drawer/box thing I have been using.",3 "Hand quilting thimble This is my all time favorite thimble for hand quilting...and I have tried dozens. I'll be purchasing a couple more for my other pin pricked fingers.",4 "Works great I did make the mistake of not noticing sizes...so ordered to small for the fingerI wanted to use it on...but works great on smaller finger. Going to buy a bigger one also!",4 "Great Stocking Stuffer For the Leather Worker Even so ough she gots lots of the "big" tools for her hobby this year -- this little gift was so handy in the middle of it all! A great price to make a big difference!",4 "Only thimble I can use This thimble is soft and molds to the finger....I now get a small, which is tight at first, but they stretch over time. I used to get mediums, but they would stretch quickly and get too loose. I find this thimble much more comfortable than any others I've tried...the most natural extension of my finger.",4 "Best thimble ever!` This is the most comfortable thimble I've ever used... so comfortable I forget to take it off when I'm done sewing!",4 "Waste of money, ripped in first hour of use I used this for my thumb and in the first hour of using it the top ripped. I made sure to get the larger size and it fits great, it functions great but it does not hold up.",0 "lovely dark but vibrant. i think this is a great blue to have in the arecenal. great cool color if you like acrylic.",4 "Excellent product!! I got this to go with the Die Cuts with a View Once Upon a Time album and papers. The matching of the products in this line is incredible!! I have the paper stack, some of the chipboard packs, and this ties in with it all great!! There are three of each ""mat"" and they fit around a 4 X 6 photo perfectly! I would go as far as to say you could use these to mount a photo and frame them and have a beautiful finished product!! Highly recommend ANY product in this line!",4 "These DCWV ""Once Upon A Time"" Mat Stacks Are Absolutely Beautiful! These DCWV "Once Upon A Time" Mat Stacks are absolutely beautiful! They match the DCWV "Once Upon A Time" Paper Stacks page for page, which is the reason I ordered them. I am giving a DCWV "Once Upon A Time" ensemble (Album, Paper Stacks, Mat Stacks and Epoxy Stickers) to my Nieces for their birthday. There are 72 mats. Enough to mat all the photos one would like. These Mats are acid and lignin free just as the coordinating 8" X 8" and 12" X 12" Paper Stacks album pages are. Thus preserving precious photos and mementos safely. The back of each mat is plain white in color and without design, unlike the album pages. Thankfully there are plenty of mats to replace the few I accidentally made mistakes with. I really like the versatility this Mat Stack affords me. I may choose a mat to correspond with it's album page precisely or mix it up by placing a mat on a coordinating yet different design album page. Either way works great. As with the album pages, some mats have glitter and some do not. Preferring the glitter, I may use a glitter mat on an album page without glitter and vice versa for those who prefer non glitter pages. One can do so much with these mats, cutting out designs, names, wording, etc. I have even used them to mat photos which I have framed. Anyone putting together the DCWV "Once Upon A Time" Album will definitely want to add these Mat Stacks to the project. Although they are lovely enough to be used with other projects in any capacity.",4 "Love these Happy with the order and the product. These are so pretty, much more so then they appear to be online. Very please with the order and the product.",4 "A loved and well-worn book I have had this book for at least 20 years and have made every one of the cross-stitch designs. My copy is well worn! They are easy to follow. I would love to find a similar book with different designs. Included are Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey (cover), Bambi and friends, Peter Pan and children flying, Dumbo, Donald Duck, Mickey and Minnie, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (bath time), Three Little Pigs, Pluto, Mickey, and Pinnocchio. I worked most of them on 14-count Aida cloth. Snow White was worked on 11-count Aida cloth. I also have collector's plates for Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, Lady and the Tramp, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves dancing that are displayed next to thier respective cross-stitches. I expecially liked that the characters are featured as we know and love them rather than as babies or playing sports, etc.",4 "my favorite i ordered several of these paints in different colors and this is my favorite color. i love its brightness. quinacridone can get dark quick, but this is on the lighter side.",4 "Awesome Scrapbooking Supply I bought my Xyron 900 machine at a scrabooking show in San Diego and felt guilty about the $75 price tag, but since have never been happier with another scrapbooking tool. It is AWESOME. I originally used the permanent adhesive cartridges, which are wonderful, but after buying the repositionable, I'm sold. The obvious benefit: repositionable. With the permanent, once it was down you were in trouble if you made an error placing it. This one works wonderfully. I haven't seen how it holds up long term, but so far, it's awesome. I recommend using this cartridge for your Xyron 900 scrapbooking adhesive.",4 "great stuff This is great when making titles and die-cut stickers. truly repositionable The only draw back is that it creates a lot of waste paper",3 "Good Value I love this xyron adhesive. I used it for scrapbooking and other papercrafts. Best of all, it retains its effectiveness for years.",4 "IT IS XYRON AND IT IS FABULOUS! The 9"" repositionable and permanent Adhesive is fabulous. Just the perfect size ... so little waste. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT ...My only negetive is that I just got it the beginning of April ... I would recommend it to all scrapbookers ... I am a 12 X 12 and it works fabulously ... it would be great for the 8.5 X 11 and absolutely perfect for the 8 X 8 as well ...It is fabulous for my Cardmaking as well! I could not get by without ALL my Xyrons.YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!SusieKE",4 "Great price, but a little thin I frequently use this kind of paper for school and scout projects. My last roll ran out, so I got this one. The paper is very thin and translucent. Maybe I should have known this because it's "sketch" paper, but I was expecting butcher paper.",2 "tracing paper This item was purchased to use to create festive environment for my daughters birthday party. Quality of the product is good and it is a pleasure to use. I would recommend this product for anyone who loves art and have the need for tracing paper. I think this would be great for schools too!",3 "Needlecrafters Love Amazon There is only one store, that I know of, in Oklahoma City which USED to sell tracing paper by the roll. So I checked -- as I do with most of the products I need -- on Amazon. Sure enough, there it was! Now I'm set for another year of pattern tracing, foundation piecing, etc. Thanks Amazon. You are fast becoming my second shopping "home"!",4 "50 yds tracing paper roll item arrived on time and as described. Quality is great and having the continuous roll really helps with copying outlines and large images. I'm very happy with this product.",4 "Item description does not match what you receive I was really disappointed in what I received with this product. It stated that this was sketch paper, but what you actually get is tracing paper. Not at all what I wanted for my 2 yo daughter to draw on. Sketch paper is one thing, but I don't define it as tracing paper....not sure what we will do with this roll now..... Not too happy, and don't want to pay to ship it back to Amazon.....",0 "Exactly what I was looking for I use this tracing paper to modify my sewing patterns. Instead of making adjustments to the purchased pattern I re-trace it onto this paper. It's sturdier than pattern paper and very easy to work with. I may re-trace all of my patterns onto this paper just because it's so much better than pattern paper.",4 "Excellent for Pattern-Making / Pattern-Tracing I purchased a roll of this sketch paper to use for sewing. So that I can perserve the actual patterns, I trace patterns onto this paper and then make necessary adjustments from there. Please do note that it is *tracing* paper as described in several reviews, the description, and on the label in the product picture.- Transparency. Perfect for my use - I can very easily see all markings on the pattern beneath the paper.- Paper weight. Perfect for my use - it pins easily to fabric or can be held down well with pattern weights if you do not want to pin your fabric. It is a little slick so the pattern weights need to be somewhat substantial.- Quality. As yet I see no defects in the paper.In addition to being a great quality product that has served my needs splendidly, shipping was amazingly fast and the roll was in perfect shape when I received it as the packaging provided ample protection. Thanks, Amazon!",4 "Great for tracing sewing patterns Just like the title says I use this paper to trace and create and alter existing sewing patterns... It is of great quality and value... I recommend and will be buying again",4 "Excellent for pattern tracing I ordered this paper roll for tracing over patterns I buy so I can cut several sizes of each and make easy modifications. The 36" size is perfect since most of my patterns are approximately that width. This means I roll out the length I need and trace. No taping pieces together!The paper is whiter that traditional pattern tissue but it's still transparent enough to see through. I was able to see all the markings without difficulty.It's sturdier than regular tissue, so I've been able to use masking tape to hold it down while tracing without tearing the paper when I remove it.Overall, I feel like I'm getting a lot of value from this paper and will definitely order again when I run out.",4 "Great Paper for Tracing I purchased this item so that I could trace a japanese sewing pattern and create pattern cut out pieces. This paper worked great. Pencil erases well without tearing or damaging the paper and the led does not smear.",4 "excellent product for larger projects After having to tape together several smaller pieces of Tracing paper I found this product to be wonderful. Even for my very large paintings it make things so much easier. Quality is great and does a very nice job.I love Amazon for the ease and quality of shopping with them, this was no exception. Over the years I have only found one product that I was not pleased with and wrote it up as such in my review.Thank you Misty",4 "Excellent product This sketch paper is just what I needed to use for pattern drafting and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Though I wish I had gotten it a bit wider to help accommodate more complex patterns, it works marvelously for draping and quick drafting and is very easy to handle, even on the roll.",3 "Using this to diffuse photo lighting I am using the paper to diffuse/soften lighting for product photography. I have a couple small frames that I built and cover with this paper. It's inexpensive and works well, elimniating harsh shadows. I don't stress out if the paper rips, as it's quick and easy to replace.",3 "great! This works really well for making and changing sewing patterns. I will buy it again. It's durable and you can see through it.",4 "Great product Great price I use this product for both pattern alterations, and design. I would not call this sketch paper, it is a nice weight transparent paper...tracing paper. Great price, great product. I highly recommend.",4 "These are GREAT~ These have some flexibility so that different sized dimensions can be displayed. Nicely made and inexpensive and they WORK! Price is right, too. Not too flimsy...",4 "Zebra striped beads The beads are really cool and will look great on the zebra necklace I'm making. They arrived way before the projected date.",4 "Beautiful, thick and soft This is a yarn that makes me think of someone a hundred years ago working away on a spinning wheel. The colors are beautiful, the texture is thick and soft, and there are very fine 'hairs' coming off it about an inch long that you don't really notice until you've knitted a few rows. It's also thick enough that it will definately keep you warm. I've started a scarf using #11 knitting needles and it's coming out wonderfully.The only reason this yarn gets four instead of five stars is because it seems to be taking me longer than usual to knit with it. I may need to switch from bamboo to aluminum needles because it doesn't 'slide' well on bamboo and I think that is what's slowing me down. Or it may be the extra moment it takes to locate the actual thread I need to knit next, because when it's next to the other thread on the needle, it blends in due to the fluffiness of the yarn. It may not even slow down more practiced crafters.All in all, I'm very pleased with the yarn, and willing to take the extra time to work with it because the end result is absolutely beautiful. And I definately plan on buying more for future crafts.",3 "It's so fluffy! My craft store was out of this yarn, and I needed more to finish a baby blanket. It is so soft, and fluffy.",4 "Absolutely the most beautiful yarn I've ever used!!! I've used Paton's Divine for several projects in Chantilly Pink, Frosted Green (aqua), and a now-discontinued lavender. Icicle White is the color I chose for an over-sized shawl in an undulating trellis-type cable. It turned out beautifully. I used plastic needles with it, and had no trouble with drag, but I can understand how bamboo needles might fight this yarn. Still, given the choice between bamboo needles and this yarn, I'd be buying new needles because this is such a gorgeous yarn. It has a beautiful luster under the fluff, and the reason it took me longer to knit with it is because I kept stopping to look at how beautiful the knitting was. I have yet to bring it to the checkout without the cashier asking where I found it in the store. If you want to be rewarded for the time you put into your knitting, try this yarn. You won't be disappointed.",4 "Hertiage cutlery 6 1/2 inch spring loaded for ease in cutting for old hands very difficult to use conventional sissors at my age, 78. thank you very much",4 "Saving My Hands! I am new to rag quilts but in the last year have made five of them. I have used these snips on all five quilts and am very impressed with their durablility. They have remained consistent and sharp through all five quilts saving my hands which are prone to swelling and aching. The only thing I need to research (it could be an oiling issue) is the annoying squeak they developed on the fourth and fifth quilt.",4 "Just what I was looking for ! This product is perfect for snipping rag quilts and was just what I was looking for.I would definitely reccommend it to other quilters.",4 "Great scissors! I made a flannel rag quilt and these scissors did not strain my hand at all despite the thickness of the fabric. Very well made. They came highly recommended from other experienced quilters, I wasn't disappointed.",4 "Rag quilting scissors These scissors are great. They are so helpful at easing tension as you clip the 1/2 inch fringe on rag quilts. Great product that is made well and works well.",4 "Quickly dulled! I too bought these scissors for cutting a rag quilt. They worked Terrific for the first quilt. By the time I started my second quilt, they were not cutting through every time. Currently, they only bend the fabric and do not cut all the way through most of the time. (I do want to mention that I have never dropped them and they have never been damaged.) I actually don't think that the blade is dull, it appears to be very sharp but for some reason the two blades do not seem to be coming together enough to make a clean cut. It's very frustrating. For the money, I did not expect them to be ""one use scissors""!Why would they work perfectly for the first quilt and then just stop working?I even had them professionally sharpened and the screw tightened. It did absolutely Nothing.I will mention that the cutting I do is on denim and not on flannel. Maybe they just couldn't take the toughness of the denim. However, we're only talking about everyday denim from jeans, not super strong industial strength denim!I've looked for a company contact on the internet and have not been able to find one. I would have paid to ship them back to the manufacturer for a repair or sharpening but was not able to find any information.I am Very disappointed in these scissors.",0 "Rag Quilt Snips These snips are the best, in my opinion. I have wasted money on other brands, only to have the spring or my hand go limp because of faulty springs. If you are a dedicated rag quilter, you will know what I'm talking about. They are really sharp, and easy to clip close to seams. I love them!",4 "Good Snips for Rag Quilting These snips are great for rag quilting. The snipping of all the seam allowances can be pretty tedious, but the spring on these snips help to save your hands. The only problem I've had with them is that the little clip that slides into the groove to lock the snips when not in use will fall down into the groove between snips. I solved this problem by putting a piece of scotch tape around the handle to keep that retainer clip out of the way. A small annoyance, but it certainly doesn't outweigh how well these work.",3 "Like Butter! These are fantastic for exactly what they are named for, cutting rag quilts. The spring loaded scissors are easy on your hands for repetitive snipping and short blades make a short clip so the stitching is not easliy cut into by accident. So sharp they cut like a hot knife through butter!",4 "Rag quilting These are the best snippers. Making rag quilts takes a lot of snipping for the edges and these cut close, are easy to use, and are easy on your hands. Would also be great for use in card making and scapebooking.",4 "Rag-Time Quilt snips thru Amazon As a quilter I've made 40-50 Rag-Time Quilts, & these are the very best 'snips' available for the clipping process! One of the best addition's I've added to my Sewing Studio & supplies. I've ordered this pair for my youngest daughter who is in the process of making her first Rag-Time Quilt.",4 "Thanks!!! Got these and the worked GREAT!! It's small and easy to use. I was surprised how fast I got them.Thanks so much for saving my hand!!",4 "A Great Tool I would have worn my hands out if not for this tool...I made a rag quilt which means I did a lot of clipping. This tool was and is the best. Thanks",4 "Cuts fleece very well I bought these to cut to the edges of flannel baby rag quilts and for cutting the fringe on fleece blankets. cut through 4 layers flannel, and 2 layers fleece like butter. Worked beautifully. spring action were helpful.",4 "Not compatable! The presser foot was new and arrived quickly, but it was not compatible with my sewing machine shank, which was listed as being so on the web site. I broke my shank trying to get it on and now I have to buy a new shank as well as the correct presser foot. And the sewing project I am working on is on an even longer delay, very inconvenient.",0 "deceptive advertisement This ad is deceptive, for a purpose I suspect, since all returns on this site are awkward at best! Ordering instructions Does not say how many or what colors you will receive for this price. Is it 4 oz totally or 4oz each color????",0 "want it to shine I have tryed a few types of compound and this stuff works the best if you are looking for a glossy wet look this is the stuff you need",3 "Organize your thread This is a great way to organize all your thread so that you can see what you have without rummaging through. The legs allow it to stand on a table top, or the legs fold completely flat so that you can hang it on the wall. This fits any size regular thread. I have all my 500 yd dressmaker spools on one row, and they fit comfortably. If you have larger spools use the cone thread rack60 Cone Thread Rack",4 "It definetly works I bougt this to manage my ever expanding thread collection (as I'm assuming most people are considering if you are reading this review)which it does perfectly. Its all wood and the legs on it work just fine, but I decided to mount mine on the wall because table space is rather limited in my craft room. The only down side is that it doesn't come with any mounting hardware, but my husband just secured it directly to the wall by drilling holes through the legs (since I don't need them) and screwing the whole thing to the wall. It doesn't really weigh much so its not really an issue. Since my thread collection is not currently big enough to completely fill the rack I'm using one of the lower rows to store my bobbins on, 2-3 bobbins will fit on a single peg, just not on top of a thread spool, though it is possible to stack the thread spool ontop of the bobbin.This rack definetly fit my needs, would have gotten 5 stars if it included mounting hardware.I would absolutely reccomend this to a friend.",3 "Thread storage Very pleased with product. Sewing is a major past time and my collection of threads is quite large. This product perfect for organizing my threads. I bought two - one for regular sewing threads and the other for threads for my embroidery machine.",4 "MUST HAVE! -Even better w/ Bobbin Mates! I bought this for my mom for Mother's Day two years ago and she absolutely loves it. She has it hanging on the wall next to her sewing desk so she can easily grab whichever color she wants without searching or digging around. I also got her a few sets of the Bobbin Mates which are little rods that pop into the top of the thread spindle and you put the matching bobbin on them to keep them paired. It's such a time, money, and space saver. She sews constantly and still makes comments to me about how much she loves it. Probably the best gift I've ever given her considering it has made such a positive difference for her.",4 "Good quality, but missing one key feature I recently purchased this rack to help me organize my threads spools and bobbins. The rack is well made and not flimsy. No dowels came out after about 6 months of active use. It helps me organize my threads in a nice neat way. It can hold thread spools of different sizes, and I can also fit two bobbins on each dowel. Note that the dowels are too short to hold the large spools.The reason I am not rating it 5 stars is that I wanted to hang it on the wall and it did not have any hardware that made it possible. I tried putting on my own hardware eyes on it, but it was impossible. You can not put the rack down flat because you would break the thread dowels. I wound up hanging it by making loops with a cord, which I hung on the hangers attached to the wall, but it looks ugly. It would have been so easy to add loops at the factory just give the consumer an option of how to use it. I was a bit annoyed that they did not think of this.Other than that it is an excellent rack. The quality of construction is better than the other thread racks I have tried in the past.",3 "Just hanging out This is just what I wanted. I drilled a hole in each top arm. I mounted on my wall above my sewing table. I have every thing at my finger tips.",4 "Mega Rack II Thread Rack The only thing keeping this rack from being perfect is the lack of hardware to hang it on the wall, but that's a fairly cheap and easy fix. Excellent purchase, I'd do it all over again!",4 "Good Product Has met my expectations,was exactly what I wanted! My wife really enjoys using this product and will be organizing her thread on the rack! Thanks John",4 "Mega Rack II Thread Rack and Organizer The Mega Rack II Thread Rack and Organizer is ok ,very easy to stand up or hang on the wall, holds all thread sizes, and a way of keeping the sewing area clean and neat , doses it's job well made a little stronger i feel then the other ones, just my opinion though",4 "nice, but seller wasn't great ""It was missing several of the wooden dowels to hold the thread. I ended up contacting the company that makes the thread rack because this company was not interested in helping me at first. Later they offered, but by then I had already gotten help from the company. In any event, the rack is great and holds a lot of thread",3 "GOOD FOR WHAT IT DOES I NEEDED SOMETHING FAST TO STORE MY THREADS SINCE THEY WERE GETTING ALL OVER THE PLACE, TANGLING AND BEING WASTED. THIS DOES THE JOB ALTHOUGH IF I HAD MORE TIME I WOULD HAVE FOUND SOMETHING A LITTLE EASIER TO STORE THAT STAYS OUT OF THE WAY. I'VE ALREADY BROKEN A FEW OF THE WOODEN PEGS :S",3 "Thread Rack I really love this thread rack! It has extremely helped in my organization of my stuff! It holds so many spools that I actually have a few empty ones!",4 "Item received had a broken spool holder I received this item but one of the spool holders was broken off. I didn't return it because it's too much trouble to re-package and re-mail, etc.",0 "Clean Up That Mess !! This is a terrific item. It holds a huge number of threads and bobbins, but the profile is very flat so it takes up very little space against the wall of my sewing table. I'm happy with this purchase.",4 "Great thread holder I hung mine on the wall. It does not come with an attachment to do so but we attached a thin narrow board to the back of it and then hung on the wall. It is well made. After I bought this online here for $29 I since found it at Joann Fabric at 50% off from time to time or use their monthly 40% and 50% off coupons. I bought two more for $15 each from Joann's using those coupons. It is a wonderful way to organize all those spools of thread and makes sewing so much better. Gone is that box of threads with loose ends all thrown together :)",4 "See It All In One Glance! I sew a lot and was always getting up, going to my thread box to find the right color. I can now see all my colors and have it right at my fingertips. The price was great. Got it for at least 75% less than if I had gone to a fabric store to buy one. Would definitely buy again when I run out of space on this one!",4 "organization made easy I purchased this for my sewing room and ended up mounting it on the wall. It is exactly what I needed and I am able to see all my thread colors at once.",4 "Useful This rack is a very useful tool in the art of sewing. Capable of holding a huge amount of spool of thread, it keeps things in your sewing quarters very well and neatly organized.",3 "Love it! This is perfect for organizing thread and bobbins. Everything is easily visible and within reach. It can also be hung on the wall if table space is limited.",4 "Best Jewelers Saw Ever! I've used and used up many jeweler's saws over the years. Mostly, I couldn't tell the difference between the low end ones and the expensive ones, but this moderately priced saw frame is well ahead of the rest in quality of materials, design, and finish. A real quality tool to last many years. The only thing I'll mention that could be a detractor for some people is that the holes in the blade supports are quite small--only finer jeweler's saw blades will fit. If you want to use heavier blades (coping saw size), get a frame with flat plate (thumbscrew style) supports for that.",4 "acid stone testing tools Well made and good quality. convenient sizing of stone makes it easy to carry with me when I go jewelry hunting.",4 "The standard We use these for our jewelry auctions and they work as described. This is the standard product to use if you are not looking to spend money on an electronic model",4 "acid testing stones The items were as described and received on time. I think this company is fine, based on my experience with them.",4 "Great basting spray This is a great product for making things move a little quicker when quilting.I find it to be very useful in many capacities. Now if I could just get it off of the floor...stick...stick...stick....",4 "This is not Fray Stop It's supposed to be Fray Stop Spray, but it's a basting spray, i.e., a temporary fabric glue. I kept it because I can use a basting spray, but now I have to order Fray Stop again. I should have known because the picture was of the basting spray, and that's what it is. I thought they just had the wrong picture - no, the picture was right and the text was wrong.",0 "Great value Great product money well spent I sous recommend the prong pusher to all my friends Thanks for sending my order so expeditiously",4 "Not worth the money This table was not bad to assemble however for the money I expected something that was a lot sturdier than this. I am afraid to use it for a cutting surface as is jiggles when touched even a little. I do not recommend.",0 "Great if you need the extra space I didn't buy this table on Amazon. I got mine at JoAnn's for half price and with an additional coupon, so it is easily worth the $75 I paid for it. Easy to assemble - took me about 45 minutes by myself. The instructions say to make sure the legs that swing out are facing in different directions, but neglect to tell you that they need to swing a certain way. Once I got the top on, I realized mine were backwards and wouldn't fit into the clips that are on the bottom of the table - but it was an easy fix since the table was already upside down. Other reviewers have said that the table is unsteady or moves - well, I'm not dancing on it and I understand that it's not weight bearing so this is not a problem. It is slightly shorter than a standard cardboard cutting board, but I just used a lumber clip from my toolbox to clamp it at one end and let the other end hang down - problem solved. Not having to crawl around on the floor to cut out a pattern motivates me to sew more. All in all, if you can get this table at the right price I recommend it. And for the folks complaining that it is made in China, I hear you and if you can find anything made in the USA then recommend it for us will ya?",2 "Great Quilting Table I purchased this to lay out and cut fabric for quilting. The size is perfect for large cutting mats. When opened both sides are level.",3 "Not 36"" high Purchased this table and am returning it. The description says that the table is 36"" high. It is not. It is barely 34 1/2"" high.The table is a little flimsy but I can live with that because it does not get moved a lot. But at 5'7"" I need the 36"" height.If you are expecting a table that has the dimensions as described, do not buy the Sullivan Home Hobby Table made in China.Wished there was a table out there which is high enough and does not cost an arm and a leg.",2 "Very disappointed I was excited to get this table, as a friend of mine has one and loves it. All the welds broke on the legs, and the screws holding the braces to the table top pulled out. I never even got to use it before it fell apart. Don't waste your money and time on this one! As well, the pad and cover for pressing, literally shredded upon installation.",0 "It's good enough I bought this for my wife's quilting projects. My neighbor has one too and uses it for quilting. There aren't many choices out there in this price range and surface size. Yes, it's a bit shaky, but it's not a pool table or dining table - it works just fine for what it's purpose is and folds/stores great. We bought the Alvin 48x36 cutting mat - she is now feeling like a professional quilter (better than crawling on the floor and making multiple cuts). Maybe she will actually make a quilt for us?",3 "Ideal for Quilting I did not buy this table from Amazon but managed to get mine from Joann's Fabrics during black Friday for $69.00. I absolutely love this table! I agree with other reviewers that the table can feel a bit wobbly at times. I tend to do my quilting cutting on it stationed on the carpet. It feels less flimsy there. Table sides fold down making it easy to store it just about anywhere. I love the space it provides when folded up, giving me plenty of room to piece together my quilting patches. Another good thing about this table is that Sullivans also makes the iron cover to place over this table for ironing larger items. For me that's was a pretty nice feature and can be sold at Hancock fabrics. It's roomy and does the job! I couldn't pass this up when I saw the black Friday deal and have been using it daily since then. I highly recommend this table to you if you are looking for workspace and easy storage. One other great feature is that it has wheels for easy portability.",4 "Very Unstable I bought this table to be able to cut fabric. It is very unstable. It moves every time I touch it and there is no way to secure it. I definitely regret purchasing this table.",1 "I like it I purchased this to layout and cut patterns. The table is easy to assemble, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. The table legs sway some when working on the table but it's not so wobbly that it will topple over when I'm laying out and cutting patterns. The sway has to do with the design of the legs, so my husband put a set of plastic C clamps at the top to clamp the bars that swing out (ones with one wheel) to the H shaped bars (ones with two wheels), this provided maximum stability, but they have to be removed to fold the sides down. The table opens out nicely and the height is perfect for me, I'm 5'5"". When the sides are folded, the table is small enough to tuck away neatly in the closet. If I had to leave it out, I would make a nice table cloth to drape over it when it's folded and tuck it in a corner.The hobby table is a huge step up for me because I've used the floor as my cutting table for years. I normally cut out a pattern and finish the project before moving on to the next one because crawling on the floor pinning and cutting makes this part of sewing a knee and back breaking task that provides little incentive for me to cut out multiple projects. I also tend to put off starting a new one because I don't want to go through the ordeal of laying it out. With my new hobby table, I laid out and cut three patterns, one right after the other! No stress and no strain. I will get plenty of use out of this table, and I am happy to have found an affordable one to cut out my patterns.There's not a whole lot to choose from for a large portable cutting table within this price range. I only saw one that was similar to this one, but the legs were different. I saw a wooden one that folds down at the sides, but it's not portable like this one, and it's well over $300 and out of my price range.Arrow Model 98602 Cutting Table With Free Pinnable Cutting Mat Included",3 "Nice table but not sturdy enough A nice size, and easy to move around and adjust the size. But not very sturdy when using it to cut fabric. Good for the price however.",2 "Love it! I've always wanted a cutting table for sewing! I used to use my mother's when she lived with me. Now I have my own and it's invaluable, especially for quilting! It was easy to put together & I use it at least 3-4 times a week and not always for just sewing. It's great for those projects where you don't want to bend over. I have a bad back & this saves it!",4 "Pretty good cutting table My apartment isn't very big and this works well for my space, especially since it folds down. It is a little difficult to lock the legs that hold up the leafs in place, but not that bad. I'm 5'3" and the hieght works really well for me. Might not be as great for a tall person. I've seen some reviews that said this isn't sturdy, but it seems sturdy enough to me.",2 "Just about right My husband chose this for me for Christmas. I love it, but. . . we have carpeted floors and the whole things 'wobbles' and squeaks while I'm using it. So far I have used it to prepare cross stitch fabric, use my knitting machine, some various craft things and cutting out patterns and fabric. The height is much easier on my back than a kitchen table. Amazing what a few inches in height can do. Hopefully, we'll soon be moving to a place of our own, and I can set this up in a room with no carpeting. I have a feeling the wobbliness and squeaking will disappear then. Well made, reasonably sturdy and perfect height. Wish I had gotten one years ago! I'd probably have done more sewing! LOL",4 "OK It's an OK product and for the price you can't beat it, not hard to setup not sure how will it will hold up but so far does what i bought it for",3 "Sullivans Hobby Table The size is very good for quilting and crafting: high enough to avoid back aches, and wide enough to spread a lap quilt. The table is light and easy to roll from place to place. One caveat is that the folding legs snap onto very flimsy plastic holders, which were placed wrong. So they had to be repositioned at the cost of damaging the underside of the table. Once the legs were snapped on, the holders did not seem strong enough to easily permit folding and unfolding, so the legs and table have remained permanently open. This is not practical when there isn't a large enough crafting area. This could have been easily remedied with a better and stronger snap-on folding system.",3 "Good table if you're short on space. I just purchased this table at Jo Ann Fabrics with a coupon so I ended up paying only $74 and I feel like it is a great table for that price. You can feel a little flex in it so it's not as sturdy as a more substantial permanent table. However I wanted something that would fold down and take up as little amount of space as possible when not in use. I think this is great! It gives a huge cutting space and I have no complaints.",3 "love it I love it. It was perfect for my needs. Loved that it folds down and can be easily moved around when I am finished working. Great for small work spaces like mine.",4 "PIECE OF CRAP DO NOT BUY. It is wobbly and not worth it. Im donating my table to the firepit. DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY",0 "Universal zipper kit There aren't as many zipper parts as I would have thought. They worked well on smaller items, but not very well on jackets. There needs to be more parts and more or another kit just for jackets.",2 "Not what I ordered Have no use for this product. Prompt attention to email and resolution regarding receipt of wrong item. However, this was the second time within 6 weeks that this happened. They say Amazon has the wrong item number. Hopefully that is resolved.",2 "drnorris Its OK, but it does not hold full cones side by side. It is poorly made (from China), i.e., when loaded if it where hit suspect it would colapse. Finally, not well balanced. Wife loaded it up with cones and placed it on the end of her sewing table. I walked around end of table and accidently lightly touched the loaded unit. Entire rack pitched forward. So, beter than nothing, OK for the price, but if you can find something else, you might give that a try.",2 "June Taylor Cone Thread Rack This is a very well made thread rack. It's very sturdy and allows me to display my colorful embroidery threads. I'm very happy with it.",4 "Thread/Finger puppet rack I received the thread rack promptly, however the item was defective. After explaining that the product was not damaged in freight,June Tailor sent a replacement immediately.",4 "XYRON OCCASIONS DISC-DESIGN RUNNER excellent disc. I have been making cards for awhile but have never been able to add sentiments unless I use a stamp or type or write it in. the sentiments on this disc are great and they print on like real cards. I use design runner for every card I make and I love this one. Hope they will keep adding to whats available.",4 "Very Delicate Pins I own these, and just to clarify these pins are ultra fine (the finest you can get I believe) and are designed for use with very delicate fabrics like silks and chiffon. It minimizes any holes when used with sewing.Due to the nature of them, they are quite delicate, you can bend them easily if you try to use them with heavier weight fabrics, or multiple.Clover brand is quite overpriced, but their pins are what I would prefer to own. I keep these in their own pin cushion to use ONLY with certain fabrics.",4 "Very thin Very very fine gauge pins. They do not distort fabric layers when used as pin basting. They will bend easily and after I wrecked a few, i have reserved them for this use alone. I intend to buy more.",4 "OK Delivery and everything ok. For the price there are not very many pins. This must be a specialty item and I did not look at it close enough before ordering. I'll keep the pins, but won't buy more. I only needed standard straight pins. Live and learn. The pins are kinda cute, too.",1 "Amazon's huge ecological footprint I bought a pack of 20, 38mm pins, along with a book and two pairs of scissors. The 50mmx60mmx4mm pin package came wrapped in a unusually bulky, laptopsize package, including a pretty heavy, unsolicited catalog of wastewater testing electronic instruments (!!??), spam that ended costing almost 12 times the cost of the pins, and 6 times the cost of the goods. Besides, they wouldn't send it all in one package, they had to send three (yes, 3!) different dispatches. I guess that if I could buy a car in Amazon they'd send dozens of bulky packages to deliver the rivets and washers in separate wrappings. By the tme I can assemble all of it into a moving vehicle I'd be broke. Is Amazon's management aware of the huge ecological footprint this porocedure takes in terms of fuelwaste, labor hours, filling wrappings, energy consumption? not to mention extra costs for the customer.Conclusion:1.- Is it that Amazon is partnering with Fedex?2.- As I am truly discontent after this, my second purchase, I wont be easily persuaded to use Amazon's services anymore.",2 "Perfect fit I took my Skagen to a mall watch shop to see how much it would cost to get the scratched crystal replaced. The guy said, ""$40 and it'll take two days"". I get it, he needs to make a living but I got a crystal changed on a more expensive Skagen for $20 and it was done in forty minutes. He saw my expression of shock and asked, ""Is there a problem?"". I took my watch back and said that I could get 50 crystals for that much money and he quickly retorted in an arrogant tone, ""You can't change the crystal yourself"". A $1 GS crystal, a beginner set of watch tools, and twenty minutes say otherwise. I guess I should thank the guy for being a jerk because his self-righteous attitude is what made me decide to change it myself.I have just started to tinker with watches and it's an enjoyable hobby and if you need crystals definitely get them from GS. The quality is amazing and they treat the little common customer like me as if I was a professional ordering really expensive tools. My order was only $5 for five crystals but I still got quick shipping and they included some flyers and a catalog to go along with the very professional, easy-to-read invoice. I have a few other watches that need crystals and I will be ordering them GS.",4 "Junk Cedar Aroma produces a very low quality product. The blocks I ordered had very little scent, and after a couple of days in my closet, they were scent-less. Try finding a real cedar product if you want to protect your clothes from moths.",0 "Smooth and sharp! Love the way these cut. Very smooth and super-sharp. I wish they came with a cuter decorative handle, but for function, these are perfect.",4 "Stylish Shelf, easy to assemble! The shelf is very good for what I needed it for, it keeps my books for work easy to access and I can get to anything quickly. It also has places I can set a photo or a decorative statue, whatever! It give my desk style and functionality, while keeping it organized.The only thing that may not be desirable about this product is that you will have to assemble it yourself. Fortunately, I like putting things together, but if I did not, I might be aggrivated about that... Overall, it was an easy installation; the shelf is held firmly together by these glue dowels that you put in water to activate. I had never used these before, but they were easier to use than screws & washers, and invisable too!",4 "Good organizer This organizer is of a descent size, is sturdy, lots of compartments of various sizes, and looks attractive. It can be oriented upright or lying flat, depending on your needs. Just to clarify one of the other comments -- this is NOT made of real wood -- it is made of particle board covered with oak veneer. However, the machining of the dowel holes were dead-on, and everything lined-up perfectly. Please note that this will require about 15 minutes of assembly time, using moistened pre-glued dowels.",4 "desktop organizer is a hit This organizer can be used in 3 different ways, and all give you both vertical and horizontal space. Exactly what I wanted.",4 "You don't need to be a carpenter but common sense helps. I needed something on my desk to house the assorted ""things"" that accumulated. Beware that this comes unassembled. I was a bit surprised but it is not hard to put together. I did a couple pieces backwards and the finished side is not visible. That's not their fault but it is a bit tricky if you're not in the habit of constructing things.Nice piece tho. It is a bit bigger than I measured. I'm keeping it. Good if you have a really big desk. This is not a small item.",2 "Versatile and Functional I bought this to help my husband better organize his mail and papers. It didn't work, but it still looks great on his desk, stuffed to the gills with un-filed paperwork. You can turn it in several different directions: Upright, flat, or sideways.",3 "A solid desk organizer. It's definately heavy and is quite large. It seems well made. It does require some assembly. I liked that it is so versatile. It works for what I need it for!",3 "Best thing ever! I bought this because my side table next to my sofa is always so cluttered with stuff. the baby was able to reach everything and take off with it. I finally got feed up enough to look for a solution and found this. it is so great to have everything within my reach and everything out of her reach. I love It!",4 "Worked Perfect This organizer worked perfect for our needs. It was easy to assemble and looks good. I would highly recommend it.",4 "Large but has great storage! I am an Elementary School teacher and needed something on my desk to store binders and files that I could access easily. This was perfect. I have mine laying flat and so it takes up a fair amount of desk space but it holds a lot. My pencils, scissors, Post-It notes and other small trinkets are right at my fingertips and I have quick and easy access to binders and loose papers.Like some other reviewers, I was surprised by how heavy this was. It was quick to assemble, but felt huge when I put it on my desk, even though I had read the dimensions. Be sure to take a measuring tape to see how much of your workspace it will take up.Bottom line; a good product and its versatility and unique design make it a purchase that will last for years.",3 "Just ok This item is FAR to heavy and bulky for it's task. It is reasonably well made, but you have to build it yourself (not difficult). The particle board it probably twice the thickness it should be, and weighs a ton. The design is innovative at least, though it is not especially attractive.",2 "Overpriced I already ordered these to use as decorations for a birthday party. I found them the next day at Dollar Tree for $1 per package! And it cost $5 per package on here!",0 "I'll be darned! These are 4-inch, due cut letters AND numbers, just like they said they'd be! They are a nice size and can actually be used as stencils, too. I bought them to use as stencils on heat-and-bond for a fabric project I was making. The "holes" are big enough so that they don't look crowded -- I mean the holes in the B, P, R, 4, etc. I recommend them!",4 "Fun gimmick, not really useful This looked handy & fun so we thought we'd give it a try.Bad choice.The throat (distance you can punch from the edge of the paper) is only 1/8"" -- which complicates positioning since you have to trim one edge within +/- 1/16"" before punching -- so much for most of the advantage of positioning face up.The mechanism is also not very sturdy, and jammed trying to do moderately heavy card stock. With some effort and perseverance, we got it unjammed again, but phooey.The Paper Shapers punch we switched to is almost as easy to use punch-side up (though it wasn't made to be used that way), has a 3/4"" throat (six times larger), for much, much easier positioning, and is much, much sturdier, going through the same piece of card stock with ease.The squeeze design is a fun gimmick, and we wouldn't discourage you from trying one, but choose a pattern purely for play value and get something else for serious use.",2 "Quality not living up to the Fiskars name. I've owned many Fiskars products over the years. From scissors to tree trimmers. They have always been a quality brand.This hole punch isn't quite with the rest of their products.I would give it 3.5 if I could.Overall the design is great. The ""see where you are cutting"" idea is ideal for the project I'm working on.The downside is the cutting dies aren't exactly perfect to each other. When you squeeze it closed without anything it you can see small gaps and nicks in the outside circle. When you cut something out you see rough edges where these are.In the big picture this isn't a big deal, but like I said it's disappointing coming from a company who specializes in cutting devices.",2 "Flimsy and cheap materials I used my punch for the third time -- and the moving handle literally broke in my hands. I was not using a death grip; indeed, I have rather small hands without a strong grip. The handle broke off and is irreparable. Oy.",0 "Different, but Great This punch is a great addition to my collection. It's different from my others, which use a thumb-button. But it is comfortable in my hands and cuts cleanly every time. I print information on colored paper and then use the punch to cut out the words and phrases. It's a great way to spice up photos and crafts without spending big bucks for specialty stickers. Believe me, the craft stores sometimes rob you blind. Buy your own punches and you won't regret it!",4 "Decent but not the best! Hi there. So i bought the Fiskars squeeze punch ( i have the large circle) it's a decent quality and cuts an acceptable edge, but i would not say its the best for the finish. Squeezes very easily (which is great if you have problems using regular punches). works best on light to medium weight card. Although it cuts a perfectly shaped circle it tends to give the card a wavy edge that you need to flatten out afterwards. When buying from Amazon check in the ""Product features"" section to ensure you have the correct numerical size eg. 1.5"" as Fiskars has just labeled this Large. Once removed from the packaging the tool does not have a label anywhere on it showing you the size of the circle I found this inconvenient when choosing from several circle punches.Have a nice day",2 "Good Punch This cuts exactly 1.5"". It moved a little off the circle when I squeezed and I had to adjust the circle a little before punching them. It took a little extra time to line up the punch with the sheet of paper that had the printed circles on it. It cuts the circle off completely, no rough edges, very nice.",4 "REALLY NOT worth it I love Amazon but the quality of this product is awful,it broke on my second attempt and the tiny margin for placement is just awfulFiskars Squeeze Punch, Large - Circle",0 "Do you want the circle or to get rid of it? Same deal as my review for the 1-inch puncher: it can only push in about 3mm (less than 1/8 inch) from the edge of the sheet of paper - fine if it's the circle that you want, but terrible if you want to get rid of the circle and keep the sheet.",2 "Limited use If you are punching items ""stand alone"" these are probably okay, although the spread on the handles is almost too wide for my hand to grasp comfortably. However, for me as a card maker, they are pretty much a loss because the depth is about 1/8"" which is no good at all for positioning. I'll figure out a way to make my circle dies from Spellbinders work. If you are looking at being able to position a circle cut on the interior of a page, don't get this.",1 "LOVE IT This is fabulous! Its super easy to use w/o hand cramps. It cuts a decent sized star and it doesn't appear to have any parts that could result in hurt little fingers. Two thumbs up!",4 "perfect cut love this product works like a dream, would recommend this product 100 percent..try it for yourself you will love it.",4 "Coffee filters I bought these to cut coffee filters and make paper roses with them for a craft project. These are a great cutting tool, but you definitely don't want to use them to cut something so thin.",3 "Great punch This was just what I was looking for and it works very well. I love the squeeze handle style and the open back lets you see exactly what you are punching.",4 "paws-itively what i needed! I was leery of the squeezing design of this but after using it on thicker card stock or foam sheets so glad!! the large opening makes it super easy for positioning the paper or such exactly where you need it.",4 "perfect triangles I love making collages so I have wanted a triangle punch (that wasn't a banner punch for a while.) The Fiskars ""Nice Tri"" squeeze punch is perfect- it cuts out everything from regular paper weight to lightweight cardstock with ease and with crisp edges. The triangles are 1.25"" on each size- not huge, but large enough. I'm very pleased.",4 "Doesn't punch. Only works on thick paper stock (not magazine print paper.) When I try to punch regular magazine paper it gets caught inside the punch and ruins the edges of the punch (not a clean cut); it's useless.",0 "Crap The punch part isn't very sharp. you have to have a certain type of paper that's not too thick or too thin for it to cut.",0 "nice principle - cheapest materials I purchased this item, because I was looking for a puncher that allows to precisely position and cutout circles with printed elements. Receiving it I liked the design and the way it is handled like pliers/scissors rather than the trandition punchers, that one operates with the thumb. Though I was already worried about the durabilty of the tool, due to the very flexible and weak plastic handles, I appreciated that the punch itself was at least made out of cast iron. After around some 40-50 punches the tool broke. I opened it up and realized that the mechanism transforming the rotational movement of the handles into the translational movement of the puncher uses thin plastic guiders that broke due to the ""intense"" usage of 40 punches.This could be easily fixed by slightly changing the design and casting the guiders to the frame instead of using the outer plastic casing for guidance. I called up Fiskars hotline and filed a complaint. They sent me a replacement tool at no cost, which I have to point out as good customer service (earning them a second STAR), though the deficit of the device is still present. This tool is not the type of quality that I expect from Fiskars. Unfortunately unless one wants to punch the very thin ""Chinese style"" paper and only use the puncher about 10 times, I do not recommend this tool.",1 "poor performance Doesn't work as expected. Cuts thin paper, but its hard to slip the paper out of the cutter with out tearing it. Doesn't work with thicker papers, which is what I actually needed it for, to make tags.",0 "not impressed, won't even cut through one layer of parchment paper. This is the biggest waste of money. I was hoping to cut through 3 layers of melted together wax paper for a project I am doing. I was shocked to find that this piece of garbage won't even cut a clean circle through one piece of regular lined paper or parchment paper. It just squishes the paper and cuts 3/4 of the circle and then rips the rest of the page trying to get it out. It jams ever second cut and broke before I even got it out of the package (the flimsy plastic handle). This is a piece of JUNK don't waste your money. Will be contacting their customer service reps, nice lifetime warranty.",0 "Snags, dull blades and short clips make this a bad buy! For my side projects, I needed a 2"" circle cutter - and I thought since Fiskar's had great scissors, I couldn't go wrong. Unfortunately, that was the wrong attitude! My paper is constantly getting stuck in the blade and causes tearing. Plus, sometimes I use a thicker paper than normal notebook paper I get jagged rough edges from where the blade is getting dull. On top of that, the punch always leaves a little tag left around the edge, So I never get a clean 2"" circle!I have many other punches from other companies that I have using for far longer (EK Success to name a good one) and have never had a problem. I'm now back on Amazon to find a replacement - one that's not this one!",0 "Fiskars Squeeze Punch These work well, but not for what I wanted to do. Don't work well for doorhangers because hole is punched too close to the edge.",2 "Fiskers squeeze punch I love these. I have quite a few different ones and they really come in handy when making crafts for a sunday school lesson.",4 "Nice star punch for crafts & projects This is a very high quality star punch and is great for using with scrapbook paper to make fancy cutouts. The punch goes through even thick paper and seems very high quality. However, the punch is heavy so if you're planning on using this for an extended period of time to stamp out a lot of stars, be aware of the weight issue.",4 "Wonderful Product! I was painting a border in my son's playroom and needed to stencil a row of stars on the border. This actually cut through blank plastic stencils with ease and with nice clean cut lines. I punched 50 stars into the stencils and it never seemed to get dull. This product made the project so much quicker and easier.",4 "love this! I have three sizes of this flower punch and stack them on my pages. LOVE them!!!",4 "Not durable at all. The way this product works is that as you squeeze the cutting piece is spun and pushed up. this is achieved my small metal rods which stick out of the cutting piece and fit into tracks providing the desired path for the piece. now the problem is these tacks are plastic and after about an hour of repeated use, the product would occasionally stop working. shaking the product around sometimes helped.I decided to open up the product and see what was going on which is when i discovered the plastic tracks. they had been almost entirely eaten away and in pars simply had broken off. this resulted on the blade often popping out of its tracks making it impossible for the product to do its job until by chance, after lots of shaking around, it would fall back into the tracks.with the product working at a rate of about 1 disc per minute i decided to just take it apart again and manually push the blade into the paper i needed to cut. needless to say, as soon as i finished the project, i threw the thing out.",0 "Great paper punch for tired hands; review of star shape-not circle First, I need to say I have JUST gotten three of these STAR punches in different sizes. I am an elementary school art teacher who is beginning to have arthritis in my hands so these have made it possible for me to punch out hundreds of stars without having any discomfort. The real test will be if they last. As of this moment, my impression is of a very well made punch that is a joy to use.",4 "No, thank you. This is the second Fiskar's Squeeze Punch I've bought. I returned the first one because it ripped the paper around the edges of the circle.Thinking it may have been a fluke, I bought another size.Better but the punched out circle still has tiny rips along the edges. Returning it tomorrow.",0 "Useless! I so wanted these scissors to work out!I really need a good pair of scissors and I like the Gingher quality which is the best I've found so far, but is it too much to ask to make these scissors ergonomic too?!I've already purchased Gingher G-8SA Spring Action Shears 8-Inch, and although they are very sharp, they are so hard to use because of the metal handles, they pinch a nerve at the base of my thumb.Gingher GS-9 Lightweight Bent Trimmers, 9-Inch are very sharp, good plastic handles to protect my hand but it doesn't have the spring action to make it easy to use!!!It is pretty heavy and even with a drop of oil; I couldn't get these scissors to work without an effort that hurt my hand again. It is a pain to open them and try to cut fabric fast.I simply couldn't use them at all, I had to return them!Gingher, is it really so hard to get all 3 (sharpness, ergonomic handles and spring action) in one pair of scissors?",1 "Dusty old stock, bad packaging Product itself was made well, but it had apparently been stored for a long time and had been crushed in the packaging, so it was slightly out of whack and very dusty - and the box it was in was disintegrating.It was also odd that this company closed for an entire week in March for some kind of company holiday during which time they didn't process any orders. Seems like people could rotate vacations, yes? I found out after I paid big $ for expedited shipping and then found out I may have to wait a out their vacation for it to be sent. !!!Still - kudos to the staff for FINALLY agreeing to ship them before they left (I ordered 11). I only wish it hadn't taken several angry phone calls to make it happen.Overall - an amateur firm. Probably shouldn't do business with progressive company like Amazon. Maybe a mom and pop somewhere in like Kansas? I dunno. It was odd.",1 "A few problems but still a good buy I was a bit disappointed when they first arrived. I bought 2 of these, but when I put them together I found some of the small dividing partitions missing--- 8 from one and 10 from the other (by the way, putting it together is simply pushing the partitions into place...the shelves, lid, everything else is one piece). I contacted the dealer by phone and was told there were no more available at this time and I was offered a refund. I chose to keep them. I thought (if need be)I could use pieces of cardboard. It turned out I didn't need them anyway!As a storage case it's great! I kept some ""dividers"" out to make larger chambers for things like fabric markers, seam strippers, needles with threader, etc.. Others are small chambers for spools of threads. Still others for spools plus loaded bobbins. It snaps open and shut with two clasps and seem to be very strong. We have a new cat..... I'm sure countless messes have been avoided. The contents are secure yet easy to identify through the ""fairly-transparent"" walls. I like the fact that I move it all at one time, like a very small book case/tool box (I can't think of a good comparison). Anyway, if I'm going to use the sewing machine I can bring everything out in a couple of minutes---put it all away just as quickly.For the price versus the convenance I would highly recommend this to others. And while I was disappointed with the missing parts, I was pleased with the quick response from the dealer (ScrapbookingAlley) in attempting to solve the problem. That's why I decided thar 5 stars was appropriate.",4 "Excellent option for an organizer As part of a major closet reorganization, I was looking for some more effective organizers. The ones I had at the time were a pain, because they were all different sizes, relatively small, and were stacked on top of each other making retrieval an ordeal.So I was looking for larger organizers, preferably ones that went ""deeper"" into my closet, and came across the Super Satchel line. I ordered a selection of different ones to try them out, and am very happy with them.The 9101AB is a large, well-built organizer, with a well-designed divider system, good latches, and best of all, an integrated method of eliminating the inconvenience of having multiple organizers stacked on top of each other. There can be up to 48 divided compartments, but because the organizer only ships with 20 dividers, you're limited to up to 28 unless you purchase additional ones or roll your own. I actually haven't been able to find dividers specific to this model, but you can buy the anti-tarnish ones instead (ArtBin part #5712AT).The see-through plastic is thick and doesn't have a flimsy feel that some other organizers have, and there are structures that reinforce the edges, further strengthening the box. The cover is securely attached with a substantial set of hinges that extend 2/3rds of the hinge side, allowing the cover to easily flip open without worry that they'll wear out over time. The latches are also well-designed, in that they're separately attached and hinged, rather than being flimsy plastic extruded from the main body that could wear out and snap off over time. They snap shut with no ambiguity about whether or not they're actually closed, and it doesn't seem likely they could pop open by themselves.The dividers are superior to many others, in that they use a friction-based rail that won't pop out if the case is flexed (which really can't happen anyway due to its rigidity), and are sized so there's tension that enhances the friction effect to keep the divider in place to prevent tiny items from sneaking underneath.Finally, as part of its design, this organizer has edges that are designed to fit onto rails mounted to the sides of a storage case. Artbin sells a nice one (also available from Amazon) that allows for a variety of configurations of up to 6 organizers. This gets rid of the stacking problem quite nicely, and because the rack system allows almost every Super Satchel to be used regardless of size, is superior to other multi-organizer options that aren't nearly as flexible.Summary:Pros: Sturdy, well-designed hinges and latches. Great divider design. Rack-ready makes for ease of multiple-unit storage.Cons: Only comes with 20 dividers (40 divider slots available). 3 large compartments are not configurable.I think it's good value for the price.",4 "Great Product to Store Sewing Notions! I love Artbins -- I own 3 of them and will order more in the future as I need them. They're stackable, portable, lightweight, and I love that they are translucent so you can see what's inside instead of guessing. They keep my sewing and cross-stitch notions totally organized. The only drawback is that the organizer does not contain enough dividers for each available slot and its difficult to find/order replacement ones. Other than that one drawback, this is a 5-star product!",3 "Superior Product An excellent product. I have a space for organizing my quilting supplies. I love it!",4 "Great Flexibility This is a great product for storing all kinds of things of different sizes or a whole bunch of things of similar size that you want to keep sorted. It comes with lots of dividers to make varied sized compartments so it can really be customized to exactly what you need to store. I use one for sewing supplies and the other for thread, bobbins, etc.",4 "Carrying Case I would have given this 5 stars but the description said the compartment dividers are moveable and they are not. Also, the dividers go all the way to the top so you cannot place papers or sketch pads or art books in the case which I had been hoping to do. On the plus side, it is well made and see through so you can see what's in it. The plastic is very sturdy and of good quality.",3 "Just what I needed I'm really pleased with this Art bin. I use it for storing sewing tools, markers, etc. I love the little side bins because the are convenient and easy to open (yet stay in place when not in use). The handle makes the box easy to move when you need to get into boxes below that one on top. I've used other storage boxes, but I like these because they latch shut. I've ordered a two more in different configurations. So, I would recommend them.Amazon -- please publish a bigger picture of them with more views so you can really SEE what you are buying. I had to go to the ARTBIN site to see more detailed pictures. BTW, the Amazon price is much lower the product site.",4 "a place for all the sewing clutter This ArtBin is half the height of the regular ones I purchased. I also have the 'cube' that holds the bins in one convenient place. This small bin has compartments that can be adjusted to fit various notions and equipment. One feature that I really like are the snapping closures. Keeps the bin securely shut, and also the handle so you can carry it from place to place. In addition it slides neatly into the cube for storage. Because they are translucent you can see what is inside, like threads. The one drawback is when you want to open them you need to completely remove them from the cube, and if the lid is not shut---well you can guess.It can be used not only for art supplies, and sewing notions, but in the wood working shop for screws, nails and small easily lost items.",3 "Missing One Star This product would have earned the fifth star if it had a sturdy handle on top and a little beefier latch. I really like it, all my stuff fit in it, but it is thick and requires two hands to pick up. The latches are a bit wimpy too. These two improvements would go a long way to motivating me to buy the new and improved version.",3 "Sew-Lutions Sewing Basket/Keeper A MUST HAVE for anyone who sews. As a newbie to sewing, I was having a time finding a basket/kit to hold all my goodies. Well this keeper has a spool holder that comes out and a place for scissors; tape measure; needles and just about anything else you would need. I loved it so much, I bought my friend one who is a master seamstress, she loved it too. You can't go wrong with this one.",4 "Holds Everything I am very happy with this purchase. I needed something to hold all my sewing accessories in, and this definitely does the job! The separate compartments allow me to easily find the little things and the thread holder was a nice addition.",4 "Useful This box is just the right size for keeping supplies for someone who sews on occasion, or for light travel. It fits all the essentials and a bit more. If you are a serious sewing enthusiast, you'll probably quickly run out of space for thread.",3 "Fantastic Battery Storage I ordered this as a storage container for all household battery types per the recommendation of Alejandra Costello of HomeOrganizing. The front two rows divide perfectly for AAA, AA, C and D batteries, and the larger back section holds all of the other special sizes together. It's the best battery container I have used.",4 "Perfect sewing basket Bought this for my wife as a Christmas gift because her old clunky one that she has had for years had a broken lid and was full of items she never uses. This one takes up less room in the closet and she transferred only the needed items from her old sewing basket. She is very happy with it.",4 "Just what I was looking for This is perfect for starting out. I love the thread tray, and the places to keep my sewing notions. Unfortunately, my collection has already grown larger than this box, but it is integral to transferring my my projects from my house to my crafting partner's and back.",3 "No supplies inside. This is for the box only, Beware! All of the pictures set up to compare with this item include the supplies inside. I bought it for my daughter as a starter kit and was disappointed to find it empty. It should say ""supplies not included""",2 "Does not contain supplies Completely misleading description. Should say ""supplies not included"". The picture and description lead one to think there are supplies in the box. They aren't.",0 "Great clay I used this clay to make a cross pendant. It worked very well. It seemed a little hard and crumbly when I first opened it, but I added just a tiny bit of water and it worked great.",3 "Awesome stuff Used it since I was a kid. You can make anything out of it, and it hardens with minimal distortion. Easy to paint. It rules.",4 "Perfect Needed hardening clay to fix an art piece. The clay was wonderful to work with and I still have some if needed for another project.",4 "Give Yourself an Edge Mrs. Spudman tells me that these are her favorite pair of scissors, and she has no shortage of scissors. She uses these Fiskars for her sewing and quilting projects, and they never fail her. For a very sharp, comfortable pair of scissors that can cut through the most demanding of fabrics, she highly recommends these scissors. Even after several years of frequent use the durable Fiskars have maintained their sharpness and good performance.She let me make a few cuts with her favorite pair of scissors, and I must say they are very comfortable and quite remarkable in function.",4 "great for lefties I love these scissors!!!! As a sewer, I cut a lot of fabric and these do multiple layers with ease. Easy to grab, great for left handed people, and my hand does not get tired. Every one should have these.",4 "Fiskar Softouch scissors The Fiskar Softouch scissors were recommended to me after hand surgery. I found them to be very comfrotable for clipping coupons, cutting fabric, cutting lettuce...just all around easier to manage than regular scissors. I keep them midway in the house so that I can reach them from any part of the house. The handle fits my hand perfectly; the spring opens the scissors after I've cut so that I don't have pain in my hand to perform that motion. The Fiskars Softouch Scissors are thoughtful gifts for family and friends.",4 "Awwww yeah! So,I went to a craft store looking for these scissors(starts with J,ends with Anne) and they were $36.00....What the heck! I am way to cheap to spend almost $40 on scissors....Anyway,I had tried my friend's pair once and they were the best scissors I had ever used.They cut through about 4 layers of fabric with ease at her house.So,I was so happy when I saw them for $18 here.I received them within two days of ordering.I had a project yesterday that I had to cut through 6 LAYERS of canvas and these babies made it super easy.Amazon,you guys are on it!",4 "SHARP SUM 'B' WOW!! These are the sharpest I have had. I am a quilter and just love the auto opening of these!! Very comfortable in my hands!! Everything I cut is like cutting fine silk!! The cut wonderfully and effortlessly!! I am not sore and tired at the day from cutting out all my quilt blocks. They just GLIDE thru each cut I make! Great positioning of the handles and blades respectively!!",4 "really sharp, great scissors I bought these for my wife and she really loves them. She has pretty bad wrists and is able to cut through tough fabrics like denim with ease. I have used them a few times myself and they really do work well. Razor sharp, I barely grazed my finger with edge when removing it from the packaging and didn't realize until later, when I saw I was bleeding.",4 "Not like my old pair but still good I bought these to replace my old favorite sewing scissors. I had an injury that makes using traditional scissors with the thumb holes painful so these are perfect for what I need. I do not like them as much as my old pair but I have no real complaints. They have about a 3.25"" span between the outer edges of the handle when they are open which is a little more than is totally comfortable for me. My old pair was about 3"". These are sharp and do cut easily and fairly accurately through several layers of fabric at once. I've used them already to make several fussy cut quilts and they are still nice and sharp.",3 "Great product These craft scissors work so much better than regular scissors when trying to cut fabric. It has made my workload 10 times easier and quicker. Other reviews has said when trying to lock the scissors in place that the scissor springback open, that has happened to me occasionally but when it has I noticed I did not have the scissors closed all the way when I was trying to lock them. So I will say that was operator error. Lol all in all a great product and I'm definitely glad I bought them",4 "Great for boxes and paper Very nifty scissors. Designed so that you can keep cutting without getting your fingers stuck in what you're cutting, i.e., cutting heavy cardboard. Has a spring to ""push back"" and a lock system for storage.",4 "Good sewing sissors I'm very happy with these scissors for my sewing projects. They've worked well for me on both quilting cottons and more heavy decorator weight fabrics.",3 "8""fiskar soft touch spring action rezor edged scissors Great scissors for arthritic hands & if u use u'r hands a lot. Love my scissor and my hands do not hurt oe tire ant more.",4 "very sharp, easy to handle, great delivery time from Amazon These scissors are very sharp and esy to hold/handle - a must have for cutting cloth for sewing projects. Pleased with purchase and delivery time.",3 "Sharp Its very sharp as advertised. The handle is very long and comfortable to hold. Only thing I don't like is that its made in China. For this amount of money, I would have like an American made product..",4 "Very sharp! Gave this as a gift to my wife for sewing. She loves it and commented on how well it cuts.",4 "Not for me Perhaps I just got a lemon, but these were very low quality scissors. They did not cut well at all, uneven and rough. The spring consistently became jammed, even when just cutting paper. I bought these for their reputation and positive brand reviews, but as a serious sewer, these are not worth your money.",0 "great cutting edge These scissors are so easy to use and helpful to my hands. Love them. I encourage everyone who has bad hands to buy them...",4 "Best fabric scissors I've ever used! I am very picky about my scissors, especially since I've developed arthritis. I love these because they glide through fabric of all kinds, including layers of fabric. I always recommend you keep your sewing scissors separate from those for other uses. That's why I had to replace mine. Use with care and keep in a drawer or away from little hands, these are sharp. A real winner at a great price.",4 "Excellent product This product was exactly s advertised. I have used it many times and I am delighted with its performance. Even thought my hand has healed and I no longer need to use this scissors, I continue to use it and enjoy its ease of use.",4 "Annie50 These are by the best scissors I've use in a long time,they are so sharp you really have to carefullWith them, great for material,hair just about anything, that scissors are suppose cut .awesum",4 "really sharp I think I'm going to really like these. easy on the wrist & thumb. haven't tried on heavy cloth, but Fiskers has always done well by me.",4 "Cut snowflakes I needed a new pair of scissors to cut snowflakes with. I trashed my other pair even with sharpening. Have to say I love Fiskars.",4 "Mega sharp I needed to cut some fabric. A lot of fabric, yards and yards and yards. These scissors aren't just sharp, they're mega sharp and very easy to hold and manipulate. And after several months, it's still as sharp as when I bought it. Top notch product.",4 "Great stuff These scissors are nice and sharp. They are easy to use. I cut a lot of material and these scissors reduce my hand fatigue. Thanks.",4 "Hard to get used to They are great once you learn to use them. I prefer regular ones. But if you like this type they are great.",3 "GREAT when your hand can't do the work, these scissors can! I have trouble using my right hand, and I do scrap booking, which you can imagine, I need to cut quite a bit. These make it much easier, saves time and pain.",4 "Kinda dryed out I had to hot glue the decals on the jacket, after a couple of wares they were falling off. So if you have super glue or hot glue around it's perfect.",2 "very nice Very cute and very nice. Comes as iron on and is very easy to put on. Have someone there that knows what they're doing when you put it on;)",4 "Full metal ed i recived mine just yesterday. This was an adorable patch of ed ^_^ from full metal Alch.",4 "Good old fashioned knitting Although wood/bamboo needles are popular today, I still like the feel of a good old fashioned aluminum knitting needle. There is something about that metallic click and slide that is very relaxing. Boyes have been making quality knitting needles since before I can remember, and you can't go wrong with their products.Happy knitting, all.",4 "Like 'em a lot! I purchased these rather large needles on amazon because I was planning on knitting a large blanket as a gift to a friend. They are pretty big- 14"" is a lot longer than you think it is when you're reading online- but for what I bought them for, they're great!My one and only issue with these is that the tips are a *little* bit difficult to use- I'm guessing, though, that that's just because I'm a tight knitter.They're good needles, but make sure, though, before you buy these, that you really need something in this size (they're a bit longer than the longest part of a sheet of paper).",4 "it works It was what I expected. Paint coming off tip of one needle. But works fine. no complaints. this word count is rediculous.",3 "Excited I have been wanting to learn to knit, and now I have no excuse. I hope this is going to be as much fun as it appears to be.",4 "Good needles for a good price I'm a beginner at knitting and know almost nothing about it, so when I placed my order on this, I was very surprised by how big it was. It took me awhile in getting used to but once I was, I was able to make a great looking beanie out of it. The size was perfect and because it's made out of aluminum I wont be as worried about where to place it as it won't break easily.",3 "Not the color pictured I bought these because I am working on a wrap in a pretty dark teal color yarn. The size ten and a half needles in my LYS are a royal blue or bright green color and neither offer enough contrast for me to be able to see the stitches easily, so I thought this gold color would be ideal. I flipped through the sizes, to make sure there wasn't just one generic picture for all sizes. There's not, so I assumed (wrongly as it turned out) that I would get the needles pictured. Imagine my disappointment when I got the same royal blue needles I had already purchased at my LYS.The needles themselves are fine - they're standard Boye aluminum needles so I'll keep them for spare, but I'm really annoyed that I was sent a different color",2 "Great Needles Very nice knitting needles, really come in handy for big projects (I was knitting a scarf that would be long enough in width to fold over and still look thick). They are quite long though, so most likely unnecessary for small projects.",4 "Does the job neatly The Boye single point aluminum needles are well priced and do a great job of knitting yarn. I have not snagged any yarn as they are smooth and go through the fiber well. They are sized accurately.Good value for the money.",3 "it is what it is I did not order this for knitting. Honestly, I don't even know how to knit...LOL. I got this (believe it or not) to roll homemade pasta around it, to use it as a mold for thickness. I was told to get this for it, and it works perfectly! But as far a knitting goes, it does look like it would do the job for that too! =)",4 "Fine Nice little sharp scissors. I don't know what more I need to say about it. It looks nice and cuts. That's all I wanted it to do.",4 "Not a complex product But the blades are sharp and just right.Good price, would repeat orders with manufacturer. Easy to grip and cut and cheaper than Wal-Mart!",4 "Good quality We have had a pair of these scissors for several years and have been very satisfied.The new ones seem to be equally good, very sharp and seem to be good quality.We will see how they hold up in a year or so.",4 "Fiskars 5-Inch Softgrip Scissors Best scissors I ever used, it is so sharp and comfortable to hold and use. Not too expensive and with free shipping, you won't regret to buy this small scissors.",4 "Great Fiskars Fiskars are the best. I'll never have anything else. I have already thrown all my others out and will be replacing them.They were mailed very quickly.",4 "MADE IN CHINA MISLEADING. Product may function adequately, but I found it by searching for scissors specifically ""made in USA."" I do *not* dislike the Chinese people - I wish them well. However, I do begrudge our leadership for very stupid choices that have cost American jobs and destroyed our standard of living. I try to buy American made for the sake of American jobs. Returning these.",0 "Good pair of scissors but not MADE IN CHINA! I specifically bought these scissors because I wanted to support American manufacturing as the description specifically states ""MADE IN USA"".They work great (can't deny that) but was displeased that these weren't Made in America.Dinged 2 stars for improper description Fiskars!",2 "Top of the Line Small Craft Scissors *****These are light and sturdy little scissors that are easily maneuverable and handy. They are so easy to work with when I do crafts that I think I will go to them before any of my other scissors. They are very comfortable to hold. The ""micro-tip"" is a special tip design that is very, very sharp and is supposed to stay that way, solving a common problem I've had with scissors of the tip dulling ahead of the rest of the blades. It also enables an extremely precise cut and extra-fine accuracy. I love these!I know that they are more expensive than several other similar scissors by other manufacturers but I would spend a bit more for these, as they have the Fiskars name for quality and I expect them to last a long time. Plus for just a few more dollars you get something that will really do the job.Highly recommended.*****",4 "Superb APPLIQUE scissors! These are by far the absolute best applique scissors. The soft grip is wonderful for my aging fingers. The microtip is wonderful for sniping curves and the small size excellent for cutting out your freezer paper shapes. I keep an OLD pair marked ""old"" for cutting paper!",4 "GREAT for quilting I am a quilter and have been for years. I do very detailed applique work and couldn't do it with out these scissors. These scissors are comfortable in the hand (unless using for 4+ hours straight which I have and ouch!).I am able to cut ANY angle, curve, you name it and it can be done. Very small pieces to very large pieces. They are very sharp and I use only the best materials as they hold up through out the years of use, these materials tend to be thicker and harder to cut; not with these like butter!I have 4 pairs of these1) fabrics only2) papers only3) miscellanous craft items only4) for my husband/kids not to ruin my other pairs (I have issues sharing as in the past my stuff is ruined)You will not be sorry",4 "Worst Fiskars I ever owned These went dull quick...try to sharpen but no luck. I have about 6 other types fiskar scissors that are great..and last for years but not this style. maybe was in a bad batch or built in another factory in china. If yours come slightly dull return them!",0 "You can't go wrong with Fiskars I love my Fiskars. You really can't go wrong with them. Every pair of scissors I own are Fiskars.I bought these for the micro-tip so that I could get under the hair while cutting fur fabrics. They are well made, comfortable and perfect for the job.Yes, Fiskars cost a little more than brands, but they are well worth it.",4 "Super sharp little snippers! Love these little scissors They are easy on these arthritic hands, stay very sharp, even when used to cut paper a lot, and I've bought several pair for use all over the house.",4 "great scissors I give away graduation presents to my friends's kids or kids who work for me and fill a plastic box with stationery products such as staplers, scissors, hole puncher, pencils, pens, write in the rain books, duct tape etc. where I live does not always have fisker scissors, which I prefer. I have used them for years and this product was just what I wanted for the kids.Thank you for the product. It stays sharp and cuts well.",4 "Sharp little scissors I got these scissors for crafting and beading. They are small enough to get into tight spots and they'revery sharp. I like that they aren't the kind with separate blades, that kind is a little too sharp if you tend to be a little klutzy. The price is also right, shipping was fast.",4 "Great for my detailed crafts. I love the size of this scissors for my detailed crafts. It cuts every nice ans easy to manuver. They also don't hurt my hands because the cutting is very easy. I use this for all my small crafts and my detailed crafts. Its always on hand.",4 "Fiskars Softgrip perfect for on the road neeelwork When I travel, I like to make sure all my handiwork/needlework is in one small bag as I normally have other items to carry. This little scissors works great and easy to spot the handle when in a bag of items. It provides me the quick clip of thread I need when I am in an area of limited space. Grip is good.",3 "Low Quality and Poor Design As the other reviewer mentioned, it is difficult to get fabric to actually stay in the half dowels (horizontal top and bottom pieces) and I could never get my fabric to stay taut. The ratchets are an interesting idea, but I did not find them easier to use than the typical bolts used on other frames. It seemed to take more time and effort to get the fabric to scroll with the ratchets than with the bolts.Since this is made of plastic, the vertical side pieces are flopsy, for lack of a better word. I can grab the vertical side pieces in a wood frame and they will not move. If I grab the vertical side pieces of this frame, they easily push up or down. This makes the corners of your fabric go from being a flat surface to a surface with sides that jut up or jut down at an angle.In general, I found this frame to be difficult and time-consuming to deal with, so it is going in the trash.",0 "Project not tight in the middle Bought the 24"" frame, the ratchet design is a great idea and it would great, but the ""S"" dowel doesn't hold the fabric in the middle. I can scroll up and down easily, but the fabric is too loose in the middle of the project and after working on it for a couple of hours it becomes so loose that you need to take it apart and set it up again-which is not an easily task since the fabric slips out of the S rods. This might work better for smaller projects, but is a waste of money for large projects. They need to do a ""snap in place"" rod with the ratchet design, that would work much better.Eve in NJ",1 "EXTREMELY dissappointing product.... I was so excited when I found this product at my local Hobby Lobby after finding it online in a google search for something else.. I bought it at the HL, which is about 30 minutes from me so it is quite a trip. I brought it home and my roommate spent over 30 minutes trying to figure the thing out. Once he actually managed to get the fabric on it for me, he handed it to me and it only took me about 30 seconds to figure out I absolutely HATED it. Like the other reviews its poor quality, shoddy ratchets, although the ratchet system would be awesome in a wooden product. It was easy to twist the whole thing and therefore loosening your work. I returned it the next day. I will never use one of these products again. I will stay with my traditional scroll rod frames. They work fantastic.I really hate having to give a bad review but the item is not worth the time to produce it... Honestly it doesn't even deserve a 1 rating but it wouldn't let me post without any rating. So there it is.. below 1, probably a -10 for me.",0 "Neat folded edges every time. This blade fits my old 12"" Fiskars paper trimmer. It's terrific! Now I can make homemade cards that look store bought. It's easy to use and gives a neat folded edge.",4 "Scoring Blade Works great for folding card stock once you learn how much pressure to use for your paper type.",4 "Use it with a tabletop trimmer, not with a handle and ruler This scoring blade, as you imagine, requires quite a bit of force and a few round trips to score a card stock (mine is about 275gsm) nicely. That much is expected.When you use this blade, use it with a tabletop trimmer compatible with 45mm rotary blade, and not one of those blade handles. Because of the extra force required, and because the blade is not cutting down into the paper, the blade is very easy to deviate from the ruler guide even if you are very careful. If you use a trimmer, the blade itself travels on the track and it won't deviate.",3 "LOVE MY FISKARS! Wow, what can I say other than this is a great product. 5 stars all the way.",4 "Fiskars rotary scoring blade--scores! It was nice to know I could purchase replacement blades so easily for my rotary cutter. Since 45mm is the norm for rotary cutters used, I knew I could rely on a great Fiskars blade that was sharp. I had craft many items for gifts and this blade was reliable.",3 "GREAT! this does the job! but i warn you to be careful as i sliced my thumb open and it hurt like *ell!!! So please please be careful when using these items! and keep them away from children!",4 "rotary cutters These rotary cutters are very sharp and save the day for sewing and crafts. Use them for all kinds of things. And they were shipped promptly.",4 "Super sharp blades from super sharp Amazon ! Fiskars continue to be a quality name you can depend on. These blades are very, very sharp and fit precisely into my cutter. Thank you for carrying this size as it's often hard to find.",4 "Quality product Blades were shipped fast only took a couple of business days by mail. They are sharp, clean (no blemishes or rust spots) and extremely easy to change. The package has a built in storage for unused blades that securely stores blades until ready for use.I love using Fiskars products and am glad they are available through amazon.com",4 "Just as advertised. Good price, nice and sharp, great packaging (crazy that a review has to use a certain amount of required words). What else ca be said for what is basically round razor blades?",4 "Great price and quality. Very sharp! Compatible with the 45 mm Fiskars rotary cutter. I love the blades because they last months and months before needing replacement. It is very easy to switch blades. I love that 5 blades come with this item. Easy to cut through fabric, card stock, and paper. Worth the money!",4 "Exactly what I was looking for! I have the Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotery Cutter which I use all the time. I needed to replace the blade and purchased this 5 pack. The blades were super easy to switch out and just as fantastic as the original blade. The baldes are super sharp and cut thru fabric with ease, even multiple layers. Both the Rotery Cutter and these blades are highly recommended!",4 "Rotary Cutter Blades Poor quality, had lots of nicks in blades leaving them unusable.Someone at the company should inspect these before sending out.",0 "best deal I love these blades, they are easy to change out and they come in a cute handy case so they are easily stored among all the Fiskars cutters and scissors that i have.",4 "A Perfectly Smooth Transaction When everything turns out as expected, what else can one to but give a perfect rating?The product was es advertized and delivery was on schedule.",4 "Dulls too quickly I bought this rotary cutter a couple months ago. I've only used it for a short while & it's surprisingly already dull. Was thinking of buying Fiskar brand replacement blades but will not now that I read others who've had the same experience. I expect more from such a well-known brand for cutting products. Onto Olfa or Dritz...",0 "Fiskars rule I love Fiskars' scissors, and now their rotary cutter blades. The case is a terrific bonus for storing these in, and the price was very reasonable. The one thing I did have an issue with is the protective coating on the blades. I know it's done to keep them from rusting, but it makes it difficult to separate the blades. Someone could easily cut themselves. Perhaps a small tab between the blades would allow the protective coating to remain, but give you a place to insert a pocketknife blade to pop them apart? Other than that, the blades are perfect!",4 "Rotary cutter Great product and I have used them for all sorts of projects! Much easier then scissors and more accurate .",4 "Fiskars is always good This is my first rotary cutter - so now I can whip through stacks of paper and cut them down to greeting card size. I've been using one black for over 4 months now and my cuts are still crisp.",4 "they work - buy them I enjoy using the circular cutter. It makes a smooth cut and nice finished edge. I would definitely recommend its purchase.",4 "Fiskars 45mm blades I love the blades, they cut straight and clean. I reccommend that everyone should try them, they work great!",4 "Cheapest price on the Net! They don't sell Fiskar paper trimmers or these replacement blades in office supply stores anymore. Hunted the Net for them, found them in a few places with a single blade nearly as much as this 5 pack or 5 pack a lot more expensive. But Amazon was by far the cheapest. Arrived in only a couple days. Way to go Amazon!",4 "thanks it was a good bye for me i like it a lot wood by more if i need them lol",3 "Great! Blade work great! Product was described perfectly and arrived quickly. Love this amazoner!",4 "received quickly I received this product very quickly. Great price for these blades. I have not used this blades yet, but will use it as soon as my current bade gets dull",4 "Good Perfect replacement for the OEM blades (I am not sure if they are in fact Fiskars, the blades bear no markings whatsoever).Very inexpensive ($9.30 for five blades).Amazon just hiked the price to $13.47; that greatly diminishes the value, so we take away one star!",3 "it cuts Does what it supposed to do. Wish they weren't so expensive. If you are cutting fleece it doesn't last very long. Wish there was a way to sharpen them. Not much to say other than when they are sharp it makes a nice cut. Buy them when they are on sale!",3 "rotary blades These blades are perfect for my cutter. One problem, one of the blades had a chip in it. Others were fine.",3 "As expected I only ordered this product because it was part of a special buy and I had also ordered a rotary cutter. I haven't yet used any of the replacement blades. This item arrived separately from the rest of my order, and it did take a little longer than I expected.",3 "rotary blades These blades are perfect for my cutter. One problem, one of the blades had a chip in it. Others were fine.",3 "As expected I only ordered this product because it was part of a special buy and I had also ordered a rotary cutter. I haven't yet used any of the replacement blades. This item arrived separately from the rest of my order, and it did take a little longer than I expected.",3 "Rotary cutter Cheap plastic construction. Button to retract blade gets tripped during cutting definitely suggest a better quality one!!!",0 "Good deal This are the same blades that came with your trimmer and as such work great. The five pack is a much better deal than buying them one at a time and you will never be without a sharp blade when you need it.",4 "Expertise I don't think I have met a Fiskars product that isn't the greatest. These rotary blades are no exception. They come in a container that snaps closed, fits in a space designed into my cutting board, and are pre-lubricated. Fiskars knows cutting.",4 "Works great These blades are hard to find in the stores. They work great with the Fiskars cutter.",4 "Rotary Cutter is my favorite tool, and these blades get used a lot Rotary cutter is one of my favorite sewing tools, and I use it a lot. I also use it to cut paper, and trim photographs. A fresh blade makes cutting so much easier! One pack of rotary blades and a sharpening toolRotary Blade Sharpener- For 45mm Bladeswill probably be last you a long long time!Once I notice that a rotary blade is leaving one or two threads uncut I put it in the sharpener, and give it a few twists. First on the coarse side, then on the fine side. This really works! It works especially well if you don't wait until the blade becomes really dull. It helped me save money and have one pack of rotary blades last a long time.",4 "Holy heck these are sharp! These arrived quickly. The five of them come in the little plastic case--oiled and stuck together. This is fine, except that these suckers are crazy sharp and there is almost no way to get just one of them separated from the group without slicing yourself open! There's five of them, like the adverts say. Fit perfectly. I'm giving this product 5 stars because, well, that's what I want them to be-SHARP. Just be careful when you need to replace your old one ;)",4 "Fiskars rotary blade I thought I was going to have to purchase a whole new paper cutter until I tried Amazon. I tried the store where I purchased it originally, as well as the Fiskars company, to find a replacement rotary wheel for my Fiskars paper cutter with no results. Fortunately, I was able to find them on Amazon. My cutter cuts a clean edge again! Thanks Amazon sellers!",4 "Doesn't Live Up To Name Fiskars is a company known for many types of cutting devices in many arts and crafts. I have had the same pair of fiskars scissors that have kept their sharp blade and easily cut through yarn and fabric. When I needed a rotary cutter to get more accurate cuts in fabric, there was never a second thought to which brand I'd go for. Unfortunately, the rotary cutters just don't live up to the reputation.I've gone through several blades quite quickly. The first few cuts are super sharp, and when I first used the rotary blade, I really had to be careful not to cut like a drunken sailor and cut more than I planned or myself! So naturally, I initially was impressed with the cutting ability. But then after just a few small projects, I noticed that the blade had one particularly dull spot that caused skipping. Now that I am on my third blade after maybe cutting several yards each, the same thing keeps happening. It's getting annoying.It gets the job done, but with the number of blades I could go through I might spend my money on another brand.UPDATE: About 1 month after I wrote the above review, I dropped this rotary cutter on my foot. The blade was unsheathed and I was barefoot. I was working with a blade that I would have categorized as ""dull"", however, the slip of my hand required a trip to the emergency room. I lacerated the top of my foot quite badly, requiring some stitches. Thinking that this was a run of the mill laceration (it made quite a nice straight edged cut for them to stitch back up), it wasn't immediately noticed that this ""dull"" blade I was working with severed nerves and a tendon to my big toe. Several months later, my big toe ""drops"" and is unable to move on it's own. I also have significant neurological symptoms along the side of my foot and toe from the damage. I tell all of this because I think my initial review could have led people to believe that these rotary blades dull like a butter knife. In fact, they may dull significantly in terms of cutting through fabric, but a dull blade can do some major damage to you!",2 "rotary blades Blades were a great price...or so Ithought! Each one after 4 or 5 uses was so dull it had to be changed. Not a bargin after all.",0 "Rotary Blades I used to think the Olfa blades were the only way to go. But for price and function I now buy Fiskars only.",4 "Great Blades! Use these blades for cutting out several layers of material in one cut and cutting greeting cards. Was not able to get out to get these blades. It was so great to pick up the phone and have in a week. Very pleased.",4 "Rotary cutter Great product and I have used them for all sorts of projects! Much easier then scissors and more accurate .",4 "Fiskars is always good This is my first rotary cutter - so now I can whip through stacks of paper and cut them down to greeting card size. I've been using one black for over 4 months now and my cuts are still crisp.",4 "Fiskars Rotary Cutter Blades I always need sharp cutting blades when working on my quilts and I do not live close to a place where I can purchase the Fiskars rotary cutter blades..",4 "Great deal on blades These blades don't last very long when you are quilting / sewing a lot. This 5 pack is a great deal!",4 "Rotary Blade in 5-pack is handy The worse case scenario for a crafter is a dull cutting blade when you are knee-deep in a project. Buying the 5-pack rotary blades was the best thing I did both economically and for sanity as I could continue my project and keep on task.",3 "never run out the price was so right and it came right to my door. thanks it is great to always have an extra blade when you need one",4 "Blades are Exactly as Expected These blades were exactly what I expected and work fine. They are high enough quality for the price, especially getting a 5-pack. I have on complaints but I only do occasional cutting. If you cut daily, you may want to spend money on some of the supposedly super sharp and equally super expensive blades.",4 "IDE!,,, They are great blades and I have used them for my quilting. you can turn them over and use the other side!!!!!!!!",4 "Fiskars Rotary Cutter Blades Good brand name product. Very sharp, easy to use. Much less expensive than at the big box stores.Wife is a quilter so cutter that she uses has to make neat & accurate cuts.",4 "quilting What a deal. You will never use another rotary cutter again. Fiskars are the best for the buck.They are very useful in our custom 3D childrens quilts that we make.",4 "Fiskars Rotary The best sharpest blade for quilting. Shopped around and found this one to be the better product. Great product for the price.",4 "GREAT! These blades are just great. They are lightly oiled, which keeps them in good working order till you need them and buying in bulk saved money.",4 "Quilter Another gift. Purchased as requested by mother for her birthday gift. Quality item at a very good price, especially since we don't have any fabric or craft stores in our small town.",4 "Great Purchase! Outstanding value for the price. I have used Fiskars Rotary Blades for years and I love the product. However; this was the lowest price ever paid. Very happy with my purchase.",3 "great Would purchase again. This is exactly what we needed for our paper cutter to keep on cutting and working well.",4 "Great blades I have the trimmer that goes with these blades. Great price for replacement blades and they last a long time. Great product!",4 "Great quality at a great price These blades last for quite some time with heavy use so the fact that you get 5 in a pack is a really great deal! The blades are sharp and make a very precise cut! The case they come in makes storage really easy and changing them out from the Fiskar's Rotary Cutter is really simple! Great product as always from Fiskars!",4 "Fiskars rotary cutter blade These blades make it so much easier to cut fabric for blocks in a quilt. Just watch where your fingers are, because these are really sharp.",4 "Use this blade on OLFA WOW, this blade are way long lasting than the OLFA blade. My wife use OLFA cuter and OLFA blade for years. last week she ask me to get her a replacement blades. so I check this out and order her a pack of 5 to try it oot. WOW, 4x longer life than OLFA and fit well too. this Fiskars blade is cheap and better. go for it!",4 "Super Blades These blades are great. They last pretty well and cut like crazy . I love that I found them in a 5 pack.",4 "They cut things I use these in a hand-held fiskars rotary cutter and a 24"" guided fiskars rotary cutting tool to cut through paper and tape. (for separating vinyl decals cut on a large sheet)These work great.I just got an olfa cutting mat to hopefully make these things last even longer.",4 "Fiskars I have the rotary cutter and needed new blades and everyone locally seemed to be out so went to trusty amazon found them for a buck less and free shipping (with the other items I bought)I like them",4 "works well! I bought these for my rotary cutter and they are super easy, just put them in and you are ready to go. I'm still currently using the first blade and its just starting to get dull now, after 3/4 of a queen size quilt. Hope this helps :)",3 "cutter blades These cutter blades were purchased by my wife for her crafting. She uses the Fiskar whenever she needs to cut crafting paper streight.",4 "Couldn't find them anywhere in Canada! Literally, no one in Canada sells these, so on a whim I thought of Amazon.com. These are the exact replacement blades for our heavy duty papter cutter for public use in our busiest library. A five-pack was very cost effective and replacing the blade was simple.",4 "Fiskars Blades Fiskars manufacture consistently high quality products, these blades are no exception. Love the 5 pack with handy case, far better than the 1 pack usually on offer at our local stores. Great product - good price.",4 "Like Butter! I love that these come in a 5 pack so I have plenty on hand when needed. I am pretty sure I used the last blade in my rotary cutter for e-v-e-r and I was way over due. I used this yesterday to cut through a few layers of fabric and batting and it cut like butter, so smooth and easy! Great buy!",4 "Fiskars 45mm Rotary Straight Blade 5-Pack We couldn't find them in our regular stores so we ordered them online from Amazon for a lot less than we would have paid at our stores.",4 "Rotary blades I've needed new blades for my rotary trimmer for a little while now. I used to be able to buy them at my local office products store, but they no longer keep them on the shelf. So, I figured if I was going on line, I would go to Amazon first for their excellent service, good delivery timing and comparable prices. I'm not disappointed. The blades were a good price, they arrived in a timely fashion and they do the job. What more could a consumer ask for?",4 "Great price Buy all that amazon has. This is a great price. Wal-Mart has these same blades priced at 5.00 for one of these blades and they're so much higher than that everywhere else. I bought three packs in hopes that they will last several years.",4 "Fiskar's Rotary Cutting Blades As a quilter, I constantly cut fabrics. In fact, I do so much cutting that I often need a new blade. This 5-pack is the perfect number of blades to have on hand because I have several cutters in several locations. This number of blades allows me to keep all my cutters sharp and ready to go.",4 "Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter Blades, 5-Pack I use these in my business and they work perfectly for what I need, thank you for providing these, the blades are very sharp and hold their sharpness a long time.",4 "Sharp, but scarred Olfa cutting mat These blades fit my rotary cutter (KAI RS-45) and made nice smooth cuts through the fabric. BUT, they scar my Olfa ""self-healing"" cutting mat. So, I would not recommend them if you plan to use them on a cutting mat. In contrast, I recently purchased replacement blades made by Olfa (45MM also fit my cutter) and no scarring.",2 "Came quickly These came quickly and at first I loved that they are so sharp. The first blade is already getting a little dull and I haven't been using it for very long, so not loving that. The price is good, but i hope the blades last a little longer",3 "Good deal! As a quilter, I go through these blades quickly. These are just as good and a lot less expensive than those in craft or quilting stores.",4 "Super Sharp, Long Lasting Blades I prefer the Fiskar blades because they seem to handle my cutting style better than some of the other brands out there. I tend to cut about 3 layers of fabric at one time. I am also bad about leaving the cutter on the side of my cutting pad where it tends to land on the floor when I move things around. The Fiskar blades don't ding as easily as the others. The price was great on the 5-pack. I like having extras around so that I don't run out --- who knows when that cutting bug is going to inspire me?",4 "SHARP BLADES! These blades are nice and sharp...just what we expect for replacement blades.I will purchase this product again.",3 "Great Product as described These blades are just as described, just like the stores and at a wonderful price if you do much quilt cutting they save lots of time. Thanks for the quick service.",3 "Very satisfied Exact replacement for the factory provided blade and a great deal....I bought two packages and will buy them again when needed.",4 "Fiskars blades don't do the job. I have a Dritz cutter but have had trouble finding Dritz blades. Fiskars blades fit the Dritz handle so I tried them. However, I find them inferior in the extreme. They dull so quickly that their relatively cheap price is no savings. On one small project I used 3 Fiskars blades. I will not buy any more.",0 "Love these rotary blades! I have been cutting an extremely large volume of fabric recently, and I must say that these blades have done extraordinarily well. Typically the blade is noticeably dull after several yards, so I feel as if I get my monies worth. I would definitely recommend these for any project that they might be useful for!",4 "cloveranch cut well and accurate as advertised, although the blade wore out kwik. need to order extra blades if project is large",4 "EXCELLENT This was a really good purchase for the price. I use these blades a lot for my craft projects. Very sharp, no problem with them, i have used them quite often.",4 "Extra Blades Needed? I bought this to go with my sister's rotary cutter. She wanted some different size blade and this came with five. She uses them all the time cutting her fabric and loves them.",3 "Quick replacement I love my Fiskars 45 mm cutter. The replacement blades are sharp. Kept in a neat plastic container for storage. Easy replacement.",4 "Sharp blades are better! We bought these (obviously) to replace the dull blade on our rotary cutter. After hacking away at fabric with the dull blade, it's revelatory to have a nice sharp blade again. Cuts through thick-pile fabric like butter.",4 "Easy to change works great The new blade was easy to install and gave my paper cutter new life. The order came quickly and I was able to complete my project right away.",4 "Sharp! This product works very well - high quality blade made with good quality steel. Comes in safety packaging so it is safe to store the unused blades.",4 "very good I didn't know at first that I could buy refills for my rotary cutter and I found these-SUCH a difference! If I would have only known long ago it would have made life much much easier!",4 "Fiskar Blades The blades work. I don't use the cutter that often, and the old blade seemed to work, but occasionally it tookmore pressure to cut, or the cut would leave some jagged edge.It was quite a pleasant surprise when I put a new blade on. The cuts were much easier and cleaner.I ""velcroed"" the blade pack to the underside of the cutter and will never keep a dull blade again.",4 "It Stinks It literally stinks. I've been airing it out for over a week now, but this thing offgasses a smell that reminds me and my classmates of skunk. You can smell it from meters away and it will give you a headache. It also does not lay completely flat by itself because of the folding feature, but as a cutting mat it works. A year ago I bought a different cutting mat (same size but not foldable)from carpe diem store online for $25 plus shipping. I think that was a better deal, since the mat did not stink, it cost less, and it is thicker than fiskar's so it will probably last longer.",1 "Cheaply made I was so excited and I thought it was a middle price..it appeared to get ok reviews for over 30.00 you think it would at least get the job done. It looked like it was splitting in half..the black part the lense falls off/not attached. Don't know what to order next that is affordable.",1 "Works great This has been a really good projector. Its very simple, but works. The kids love to just to make pictures big. They don't care for trying to trace anything yet.",4 "Love IT It works great for my craft projects! Quick deliver a plus as projects needed to get out the door for the holidays.",4 "Must-Buy! Every other place in Canada offers the same product for $90 and up! This may be for kids, but it works just as great as any other transfer device. I airbrush large murals and needed a way to transfer it larger—works great! The darker the room the better.",4 "Autograph Jr projector The autograph Jr is easy to use with clear picture light weight low cost and is perfect for my airbrush use.",4 "Great projector We bought this projector to project a picture onto wood and it worked great. If your picture is too big you may need to move it around a little to line it back up but it is do-able. Great projector for the price.",3 "Not exactly what I expected This product was prompt in getting here however, I found it to be a bit lacking in what I had intended to use it for at first but by working with the size of the pictures intended to be enlarged it did work out pretty well.",2 "Can't rate it 0 Did not work at all. Light comes on but no image projected. Tossed all packaging this morning before I tried it, so don't think I can return it. Very disappointed",0 "good for price This is a good tracer for little projects that are about 11x14- other than that you would have to fix it to make a bigger picture, like in fourths or half.",3 "Kids love it I bought three of these since the reviews were good. They work well and without a lot of fuss. They are dim in a brightly lit room but work reasonably well in modest light. It didn't get overly hot and produced a good image.",4 "Pretty good The projector serves its purpose. I needed to make some party decorations, so I enlarged Mario, Luigi, and a piranha plant on poster board. The light wasn't super bright, but they still came out well. The plastic is cheap, and it gets a little warm, but I think this was the cheapest one I found. There was a little issue with the company that I ordered it from (TCP Global Corp). I was worried after I read some of the comments about them, but it was too late by then. I still hadn't received shipping information about the projector by the time the first day in the estimated shipping date range came. I called and they had never received the order, but they did bill me. It turned out that there was a ""glitch,"" and I wasn't the only one it happened to. They were very nice and sent it right out. I received it about 2 or 3 days after calling. Overall, I would recommend it for the price (about $39.00).",3 "Fair for the price It is not the perfect solution but it gets the job done.I had to really move both the canvas I was drawing on as well as the Tracer to get it to really focus.",2 "does what it is supposed to This was perfect for the project I needed to do. It simply enlarged a small sketch (3.5x3.5 inch- this is the maximum size of the opening where you place the image under the projector, although you may be able to simply move the projector along a larger sized image, sketching out one section at a time) and projected it across the room to a much larger scale (about 4 foot tall- see the uploaded horse painting photo). The focus is adjustable by turning the black part on the front of the projector. I have not yet tried to see what the maximum size is that could be projected without compromising clarity, but I am sure it is greater than 10x (35 inches)- I suspect 20x (70 inches) would easily be possible and one would only be limited by the length of the room as to how far back the projector could be placed.It was very economically priced, came with a compact fluorescent bulb already installed and was ready to use right out of the package. I read some very detailed reviews on here of very elaborate adaptations made to the projector to enhance its performance. In my opinion, none of these modifications are necessary to use this projector and get great results. However, I suppose it is nice to know that you could modify it as necessary to suit your specific needs.I did read all the reviews, and many stated to use it only in the dark, so that is what I did and it worked great. I have not tried it in the daylight, so I cannot say what it performs like in well lit areas, but it is more than sufficiently bright at night.",4 "Good buy for the money Purchased this for my husband who wanted a projector to use for his art work. It is small and light weight and works for what he needed at a cost we felt was much less than others we had looked at so ordered it. He had to build a little platform that he could put it on to get it to work for him and it leaves a little to be desired but for the price it isn't too bad.",2 "school based OT This is a great low-budget tool to get students to trace and develop visual-motor skills required for writing.",3 "meh. you get what you pay for on this one. i don't think its a piece of junk, but it's not super great either. i used it to transfer a chevron image onto a wall, then to paint over. its hard to move this and get the exact image again.",1 "projector this item will do small jobs...your picture has to be small or you can't get the whole thing onto the wall...i tried it on a picture that was 5 inches...and i thought that by doing it in increments that it would work...but because it would not project the whole picture on the wall it made it hard for me to see that by doing it in stages the picture was too big for the piece of paper that i had chosen to use....there for i had to do the project twice to achieve the right results....okay for children",2 "Neat concept, poor packaging I returned the Artograph junior projector today because it arrived with a shattered bulb, which cost about $9.00 to replace. The Amazon packaging and Artograph box were both in good condition but as soon as I removed the box from the packaging I could hear the broken glass shifting inside. I carefully opened the box, removed the projector, and found the bulb broke near its base. As the bulb contains mercury and was in a hundred pieces I just resealed the package and printed the return receipt.At a minimum Artograph should probably ship the projector with some sort of soft packaging around the bulb. Even better would be to not install the bulb and have it packaged separately with padding next to the projector. Amazon could also have done a better job of padding the box, half the time those air bag packing materials seems mostly deflated upon arrival.My daughter will be disappointed as she was looking forward to using the projector for art projects, but I'm not going to risk an endless loop of buying more projectors with potentially the same result.",1 "Worked Very Well! I bought this to help me with my christmas decor. I found the pictures that I wanted on the internet and then used the tracer to increase the size from 4 inches to 4 feet and trace the images onto coroplast. I worked very well. You can see the results for your self at my website... www.cereschristmastreelane.com/Coroplast.htmlI was surprised that it used a CFL. I thought that this was kinda nice since the heat produced by a CFL is much less than incandescent. But you must remember that the CFL when first turned on is fairly dim and takes a while to get to full brightness. Still, I found that I needed to get the ambient light down to a minimum in order to use this effectively.",3 "Perfect for what I needed! I typically do large paintings, I am a portrait artist, and I wanted a projector so I could save some time.This little guy is absolutly perfect for what I needed. I don't usually trace the entire image, but I used to have to make sketches and find some way to enlarge them, like graphing or try to freehand proportions on huge scales, which meant a lot of editing and fixing in the painting stage... This little tracer has totally cut out that step for me, I can make a sketch and just throw it right up on the wall, then ofcourse the bigger I want it, the farther away I move it and visa versa.The only downside (if you want to call it that) is the size of the picture it projects. It only enlarges images up to 3.5''X3.5'' but from there you can pretty much get it as big as you want. I solved this by putting a cross through my sketch (or on a transperency over it) and then a cross on the canvas, then when I had to move the picture to get the other sections, I just had to make sure the crosses on the progection and canvas lined up.This is really great because you just slide the pic under there, turn it on, and there it is. You can even project color images.I would recomend using in a room where you have a lot of control over the light as well, it's not quite strong enough to see in the day time, so I just do my sketches at night.Great great great for the price!",3 "superb quality for little money. I bought this projector to do a mural on my dresser. It was so easy to use. It also projects color, so you could have a little slide show if you wanted. I would recommend this to anyone who is doing a mural. I can't wait to start on my next one!",4 "Okay for Small Areas If you have a small photo or picture (3 1/2 inches square) that you want to project and enlarge, this is a good inexpensive projector, but if your photo is bigger and you have to move the photo under the projector to get to another area, it is almost impossible to realign everything. If you move the photo and disturb the projector by moving it slightly backward, forward, or to the side, the focus will change. You have to work in a very dark room to get a good image. If you pull the lens out too far to focus, it will fall out on the floor and break, so be careful. It's okay it you just want to project and trace a small area of your photo, but otherwise, it's a lot of trouble to use.",2 "Maybe Im not using it right? Poor instructions I bought this to help me project line drawings onto a wall before painting a mural. I was able to mess with this product to get it to do what I need but almost not even worth it.Cons:-you need to be in a completely dark room for the projection to show-you can't just place the projector over an image, it has to be propped up on something so that the bottom hovers over the image or it won't show (I can't imagine a child using this!)-you can only project from a tiny image (like 2x3in) although you can piece together an image in theory, this is impossibly hard because any change in position and you will not be able to line up the new image. This would not be so hard if the darn thing wouldn't have to be rigged up to hover over the image in the`first place.Pros:-only affordable projector I could find anywhereSuggestions:-they should add adjustable feet to each corner of the base that make it easy to consistently change the angle of the projection while keeping the base hovered over the image.If anyone had better luck than me and wants to give me tips for better use I'm listening!",0 "very easy to use! This was so easy to use and made my son very happy.I used it to paint a Pokemon mural on his wall.Initially, I did have to figure out the best way to get it to the level I wanted in order to have it the right height, but once I got the hang of it, the tracing went very quickly. Now, I am trying to figure out what I can do next! Makes a crafty mom, but one with no drawing skills, able to create awesome art....recommended for anyone who wants to spice up a wall (or anything else this can be aimed at!).",4 "Great price for a quick job! I bought this product because I am painting a mural in our nursery. The Tracer Jr. allows you to use your original subject media without the pain of conversion to transparencies or having to by an expensive projector system.The drawbacks are the restrictive size of the project-able area and that you need the room to be fairly dark to get a clear projection.I highly recommend this for small projects because of the price, the ease of use, because it takes regular light bulbs instead of expensive specialty bulbs, and an extra bonus is that the kids will be able to play with it when they get older!",4 "Small but works great This is a great little projector for the price. Works well but tends to get a little hot on papers underneath, could use a little stand to sit on we used an old tile. Grand Children loved it. Given as Christmas present, for use as drawing of book covers and art projects. Worth the money. Julia in NC",3 "Does the job... if it's small... Smaller than anticipated. Had to piece together a standard 8.5x11 picture to get it up on the canvas.",2 "Does its job I bought this as a way to speed my painting hobby along and it does its job. Room has to be pitch dark to see everything but for the price I'll deal!",3 "canvas roll I am delighted with this roll of canvas. I have several frames to cover with canvas and this size is perfect as it allows me to play with the width a little. The value is excellent.",4 "High Quality Material Great quality. Easy to work with and easy to cut. I also cleans fairly easy. The paint shows clear without smearing.",3 "Nice color Bought this to color the cake to make a camo cake, i t worked well, like the color. Since it is gel, will work well with icing too.",4 "It's Okay I bought this to get the Redskins burgundy color for a cake I was making. I could not get the burgundy color I was looking for, it didn't get as dark as I needed it to be. I know sometimes to get a darker icing color you have to give the color a few days to set in and I was trying to rush it in one night. I ended up using to much and the icing started to taste bitter, so I scraped that batch and ended up using red icing instead.",2 "great color horrible taste The burgundy turned out amazingly in this, it was exactly what I needed. Unfortunatly the frosting tasted stale and old, when I know it was fine beforehand. Work on the flavor, keep the great coloring.",1 "Broken zipper Was unable to find this zipper in the stores, needed to fix a new jacket, was extremely happy to find it on line and it was a perfect fit.",4 "good zipper used this zipper when making a wolf costume for Halloween this past year very good quality and have never has a issue with it getting stuck or not lining up right",4 "Zipper back in Biz The zipper fit great and I had it sewn in the night it came in.It took more time to remove the old zipper than t put the new one in.",4 "Happy with product. I am happy with the zipper I bought. It's a perfect size for coat zipper I'm replacing. Seems to be working well so far (a few weeks).",4 "Parka Zipper The zipper was just what I was looking for. The color was right. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs to repair a jacket. Sure does beat buying a new coat. Lou",4 "Good old fashioned knitting Although wood/bamboo needles are popular today, I still like the feel of a good old fashioned aluminum knitting needle. There is something about that metallic click and slide that is very relaxing. Boyes have been making quality knitting needles since before I can remember, and you can't go wrong with their products.Happy knitting, all.",4 "Like 'em a lot! I purchased these rather large needles on amazon because I was planning on knitting a large blanket as a gift to a friend. They are pretty big- 14"" is a lot longer than you think it is when you're reading online- but for what I bought them for, they're great!My one and only issue with these is that the tips are a *little* bit difficult to use- I'm guessing, though, that that's just because I'm a tight knitter.They're good needles, but make sure, though, before you buy these, that you really need something in this size (they're a bit longer than the longest part of a sheet of paper).",4 "Excited I have been wanting to learn to knit, and now I have no excuse. I hope this is going to be as much fun as it appears to be.",4 "Good needles for a good price I'm a beginner at knitting and know almost nothing about it, so when I placed my order on this, I was very surprised by how big it was. It took me awhile in getting used to but once I was, I was able to make a great looking beanie out of it. The size was perfect and because it's made out of aluminum I wont be as worried about where to place it as it won't break easily.",3 "Not the color pictured I bought these because I am working on a wrap in a pretty dark teal color yarn. The size ten and a half needles in my LYS are a royal blue or bright green color and neither offer enough contrast for me to be able to see the stitches easily, so I thought this gold color would be ideal. I flipped through the sizes, to make sure there wasn't just one generic picture for all sizes. There's not, so I assumed (wrongly as it turned out) that I would get the needles pictured. Imagine my disappointment when I got the same royal blue needles I had already purchased at my LYS.The needles themselves are fine - they're standard Boye aluminum needles so I'll keep them for spare, but I'm really annoyed that I was sent a different color",2 "Great Needles Very nice knitting needles, really come in handy for big projects (I was knitting a scarf that would be long enough in width to fold over and still look thick). They are quite long though, so most likely unnecessary for small projects.",4 "Does the job neatly The Boye single point aluminum needles are well priced and do a great job of knitting yarn. I have not snagged any yarn as they are smooth and go through the fiber well. They are sized accurately.Good value for the money.",3 "it is what it is I did not order this for knitting. Honestly, I don't even know how to knit...LOL. I got this (believe it or not) to roll homemade pasta around it, to use it as a mold for thickness. I was told to get this for it, and it works perfectly! But as far a knitting goes, it does look like it would do the job for that too! =)",4 "A decent pen and ink set The blue ink and the ink pen are great! The grey ink has a thin texture and you have to shake the bottle a couple of times in order for it to become less watery. Once you do it shows that subtle silver color. Overall very pretty and easy to use!",3 "nice pen and blue ink. silver is nothing to speak of. this is a really nice pen and the blue ink is great and opaque. however i havent been able to get much use out of the silver ink, it is so translucent that it doesnt show up after numerous overlays. frustrating.",2 "Good quality at fair price. This is a fine, smooth-writing pen. I only wish the set had come with larger ink pots, especially the blue. Now there's an intriguing color. Highly recommended.",3 "not a good quality brush have to say, the brush is of poor quality. It arrived without a cap, and with a broken hair. This is unacceptable for a good brush. Also, it does not give a smooth writing, and loses hair always. So, I do not recommend this brush to calligrapher. Price is not lovely either.",1 "Great Hair Trimmers I actually purchased these to trim the hair on my Bichons (they do not have fur they have hair) and they work very well.",3 "Zippidey Doo Dah Bought a hoodie at discount while down the shore, on sale because the zipper was busted. Local stores had no replacement zippers of the right length, so Amazon.com and our trusty vendor to the rescue! Old one out, new one in - Hoodie looks great! Best deal of the trip - $50 garment for less than $10(and a little work). Amazon rocks!",4 "good quality zipper I love the quality of these zippers! I ordered eight of them to replace flimsy zippers in our smocks at my dog grooming shop. I searched for this size zipper all over our city, to no avail. I could have saved myself a lot of time.",4 "Buy American/ Support Family Run Businesses Excellent! Can't beat the price even with the shipping cost. Can find exactly the size, color and style I want. Saves me from running around store to store, up to 75 miles one way, to not find the zipper I need. Quick response with processing and mailing out my order. Sold me even more when I researched this company and found it to be owned and operated by a family. Has great reviews and a great reputation worldwide. Even sent me the news video done on their shop a year ago. What a wonderful place! I'll be doing my shopping for sewing notions from here from now on. And it's located in New York...buy American. Thank you so much.",4 "only 3 stars Zipper was good quality, but only 3 stars because it took forever to arrive and the picture does not show it clearly, so I ended up with a zipper whose teeth are way too large for what I needed.",2 "just what I expected It's getting difficult to find sewing supplies in my area. Nice to know I can get what I need with online services I can trust.",4 "Not quite what I expected. I wish there had been a picture as well as a better description. I thought I was ordering a 2 way zipper, but it isn't one. The zipper is OK quality just not what I needed. I should have paid closer attention before I ordered.",2 "Met Expectations The zipper is a replacement for a winter coat zipper that was just so hard to locate. It complemented the jacket and looks sturdy.",4 "I'm in love with this stuff This hard to find ink is an absolute joy to work with! Too bad it's so hard to find at most art supply stores. I've only been able to find it at Utrecht, which can only be found in major cities. Any other inks I've tried seem to fail in comparison! The sepia tone remains consistent when applied as a wash on watercolor paper. I've tried this with Winsor & Newton ""nut brown"" ink and saw traces of purple and yellow, which was undesirable. It dries quickly, allowing for quick layering. I like to mix a little india ink in with the washes to created a darker tone for the shadows.",4 "not soft i used to buy the tlc yarn with the kitten on it from rag shop. it was real soft. this stuff was rough like rh super saver. it cost a lot. i can get rh for $2. i had to pay shipping. i can get better buy from [...] or [...]",1 "Great for my product labels I have purchased many packs of this cardstock paper and will continue to do so! It feeds through my printer easily, is the perfect weight, ink does not bleed and it is quite durable as product tags!",4 "paper cardstock This cardstock was fine quality but I would not order it again because it was more expensive than picking it up at the local Staples store.",3 "Bright white paper, just the right weight This is just the right weight if you print greeting cards. It folds easily and doesn't pop open. I embllish the edges with Fiskars edging scissors and it doesn't fray like other "cheap" paper.",4 "Good price, good product. What else is there to say? It's just a special kind of paper that I needed. It only cost me $8 for a whole ream so I can hardly complain and it got the job I needed done.",4 "White cardstock I was very excited to receive the cardstock in the mail. It was a great deal but not as heavy weight as I expected.",2 "thin This is not as thick as cardstock I am used to. I can't actually use it for, you know, CARDS. It's too floppy.",1 "Cardstock The white cardstock is a very good quality and it is a bright white not off white so it works well for cardmaking.",4 "Great! I really love doing this and its the perfect way to make something beautiful that is not very complicated. You will enjoy it!!",4 "seems fine I had an older nylon tent with a broken zipper. I needed a zipper that was about 70"", which were about $30. I wasn't willing to spend that much so I bought the Coats Thread and Zippers 100"" plastic sleeping bag zipper. It was the same to sew onto the tent as any other zipper, it seems to work fine and it was a lot cheaper. The extra length of zipper likely could have been cut off and sown together, but we just rolled it up and sewed it on to the top of the tent doorway. It works, looks fine and is not in the way. It was more work removing the old zipper than putting in the new one. It would be nice if they came in more sizes without a big change in price.",3 "I LEARNED TO KNIT WITH THIS BOOK! This book is absolutely amazing! Don't let the word ""TEEN"" in the title discourage you; I am well past my teenage years and I love this book. The patterns are hip, yet timeless. After about 2 hours of skimming through this book and making swatches with a few of the techniques I read about, I decided to make a scarf. It is the first pattern in this book-a basic garter-stitch (plain knit) scarf, however, I changed the size of it because I wanted to make it longer and skinnier. I used super thick yarn and huge bamboo (I read bamboo was the best and easiest for beginners because the yarn stays put) needles in size 19, and completed the scarf in about 3 hours!!! I couldn't believe I turned string into an actual object!All the directions for each pattern are written out instead of abbreviated, which is easier for beginners. However, there is a glossary of terms and abbreviations in the back of the book so you can learn some abbreviations. The entire book is in color, with gorgeous pictures. The patterns list the yarns that are used, but also lists alternative yarns to use, so it is easy to figure out how to make the same project with thinner or thicker yarns as well as different material yarns. They also show you that you can use another brand with the same weight and gage if you wish to make the exact pattern but don't want to use the yarn they suggest. Also, Every project has a list on the right side that tells you the page numbers of the techniques you will need to know for that particular project.The book lists the following:yarn descriptionsdissection of a yarn labelneedle conversion chartaccessories you will needhow to hold needles and yarnshows color pictures of different types of stitchestop 10 problems and how to fix itstitches and techniquestips on how to make your own knitting project scrapbookideas for knitting for charitysources2 blank ""notes"" pagesThe projects include (each category has several projects):scarves (male & female designs), hats (male & female designs), bags (small & big), ponchos, tank tops, shell-neck tops, sweaters, cardigans, and one-day-projects (such as headband, doo-rag for your head, choker, blankets).I just completed the Drop-Stitch Scarf (2nd project). I used my own yarn that wasn't listed along with thinner needles. The Raggy Bag is going to be my next project (Right now I'm working on another project from a different book).This book shows you how to make all the necessary stitches and techniques needed for a beginner. It teaches you:gagesslip knotcast onknitpurlstockinettereverse stockinetteincreasing (it shows 1 way to increase-Stitch N Bitch shows 3)decreasing (it shows 1 way to increase-Stitch N Bitch shows 3)binding offjoining yarnweaving in endsblockingseaming-the mattress stitchI only found a few things that were left out from this book. Like many books, it assumes you know how to rib just because you know how to knit and purl. Yes, they show you how to knit and purl (ribbing is knit than purl in the same row), but I had a hard time figuring out where to move my yarn from knit to purl when making a rib. I learned from a website on the internet. (Just incase anyone would like to know; if you want to start with a knit stitch...knit the first stitch, then bring the yarn over between the two needle points-towards yourself, then purl, then bring the yarn back--between and over the two needle points-away from you-to knit...and so on. The next row, purl where you knit and knit where you purled the previous row...and so on.) It also only shows you one way to change yarn or change colors. There are other ways that aren't listed, such as fraying and wetting wool ends and rubbing them together(felting), fraying and sewing (with needle and thread) the ends up and inside each yarn end and then together.Overall (to make such a long post short), I feel this book is great for beginners and intermediates as well. The book is clear, concise, and colorful. The layout is simple and not confusing at all. The binder is spiral so you can lay the book flat and the page stays put. It describes the stitches and techniques in full detail with color pictures. The patterns are hip, yet timeless. This book shows you that you can use different yarns other than what the pattern calls for and most important of all, the patterns are easy. Most of the patterns show you pictures of different steps to the project along the way. This book has all you need to know to knit as a beginner, but I would definitely also get Stitch N Bitch to complement this book. Stitch N Bitch has more information, but the patterns in Teen Knitting Club are more clear, understandable, and slightly easier. I feel it is best to start with at least 2 books so you can compare notes...and stitches.",4 "Super book - Not given enough credit! Was considering this book, but very unsure, due to the sparse description. Saw it at the local bookstore and WOW - what a good book for any age knitter. These are very nice patterns and do not look homemade. What is best about this book, is that it encourages the user to substitute yarns. As I am a ""by the pattern knitter,"" and I feel that I cannot knit properly unless I have the exact materials, I think that this book will be a big help in breaking me of this habit and getting me to be a bit more creative in my knitting. Super book, I hope many people discover it and that it sells well!",4 "GREAT BEGINNER BOOK, NOT JUST FOR TEENS! I had read that many of the good beginner books are geared toward teens and that is the truth when it comes to this one. This is a great book for teens and 20-somethings or a young mom and daughter who want to learn knitting together. It explains all of the basics and gives color photos of stitch patterns and project patterns. It explains what size needles to use with the different weights of yarn. I love that it gives you the top ten problems you may encounter and how to resolve them. It also includes an abbreviation list in the back.There are great specific patterns for teens and 20-somethings in this book. There are so many great beginner patterns it is hard to choose between them. Patterns include: a great easy poncho; a couple cute, simple purses; a lot of nice scarves and hats: a very simple friendship blanket. Each pattern tells you what materials and skills you need to have, what yarn they used in the picture, and simple instructions IN PLAIN OLD ENGLISH, NOT ABBREVIATIONS. It also has a 1-day projects section with 3 patterns. I love that you don't have to buy a pattern book with this one because there are so many great patterns included.If you are a teen or 20-something looking for a book that teaches you to knit through simple techniques (IN PLAIN ENGLISH) with great easy patterns you can not go wrong with this book. I would recommend it to anyone learning to knit that has gotten frustrated with the other beginner books out there.",4 "So clear even a knitting-challenged adult can follow it! This book isn't just for teenagers - it's for anyone who has ever tried knitting and ended up with a frayed, hopelessly tangled knot of yarn instead - like me. I always wanted to knit, but never quite got the hang of it - so when I saw this book, I figured I'd give it one more try - and if it didn't work, I'd give it to my fourteen year old son (who, as it turns out, already knows how to knit!) I admit, I wasn't hopeful. I opened the book, knitting needles and yarn at the ready, and was stunned and delighted that within minutes I was actually casting on stitches. Somehow the authors have managed to break the art of knitting down into its most simple elements - and then present them in clear, concise language with diagrams that my hands were able to follow almost without the help of my brain. I then proceeded to knit a muffler that miraculously looks like someone who knows how to knit made it. Thanks to this book, I'm not going to have to spend much time Christmas shopping this year - everyone's getting a muffler! And next year, a cap, and the year after that . . .",4 "Really, really good. I bought this book on a whim at the bookstore. When I actually sat down and looked through it, I realized how good the book actually was. Even though I have been knitting for almost a year know, I read the section in the front that describes very well the basics of knitting (casting on, binding off, knitting, purling, ribbing, etc.) which I thought would be useful for a new knitter. The patterns are seperated into 8 sections including scarves, ponchos, sweaters, and one-day projects. To the sides of the actual patterns, there is a list for what you need and what you need to know. The patterns are very easy to follow and complete, but still look nice. The pictures are colorful and show REAL teenagers wearing the clothes (as opposed to models). I also like how there are quotes from teenagers located throughout the pages. The only bad thing about this book is that I found it a little difficult to locate on the page the yarns that they used in the patterns. I recommend this book for knitters of all ages that are beginners or are semi-new at knitting. Great book for everyone!!! Happy knitting!",4 "I Love It This was the second book on knitting that I bought, the first one being part of a beginner's kit made more for adults. This book is made more for teenagers, and was much easier to understand. When I went to the local yarn shop with my mom and grandmother I was working on a blanket when one of the workers came up to me and was surprised that I learned how to knit the continental (sp?) way.So far I've made a tote bag, using the type of yarn I wanted, modifying a few things to fit my needs, and added a bunch of buttons and the good comments rolled in! I've also made 2 of the scarfs in the book, and I'm now working on a blanket (for my boyfriend; Once he saw my finished tote bag, he wanted me to knit him a blanket), and a tank top.This book is great for beginners and anyone looking for hip projects and cool designs.",4 "THE intro knitting book to own! I teach a lot of kids and adults to knit and this is the first book I have found that has it all: clear, accurate how-to information; patterns for things you will actually WEAR after you knit them; well-designed format which makes the book easy to navigate. My favorite section is a list of the top 10 most common knitting mistakes and how to repair them. The only criticism I have of this book is the title. I recommend this book for every novice knitter, from eight years of age on up.",4 "I am starting a club because of this book. This book is so wonderful. I really liked the Top 10 Problems section...it was extremely helpful. The projects include scarves, hats, ponchos, tank tops, blankets, sweaters, and more. The patterns allow room for creativity, deliberately not listing the type of yarn used in the example as a ""Thing You will Need"" but instead as a side note at the bottom. It gives you the gauge along with encouragement in the beginning of the book to get out there and try out your own fun yarns. A great section on gauges, yarn weights, needle sizes, materials, and the like. Quotes from teen knitters adorn the edges of some pages and give inspiration. As for me, I'm heading to my local yarn store this week to ask if they can be the hosts of a knitting club I'm forming now.Another thing I liked--It tells you in the beginning that each pattern teaches you a new skill so if you work your way through the patterns you start off with a garter stitch scarf and finish with a mock turtle long sleeve sweater. Fabulous!",4 "A compilation of 35 easy patterns Parents who wish to involve teens in knitting should look no further than Teen Knitting Club co-authored by Jennifer Wenger, Carol Abrams and Maureen Lasher. A compilation of 35 easy patterns designed specifically for teens present quick projects, basic guides to yarns and options, and the ingredients for starting a teen 'knitting club'. Highly recommended for beginning needlecrafters, the easy-to-make projects range from purses and tote bags to caps and scarves, and both sexes are profiled in teen-friendly photos.",4 "Great Basics I liked this book, out of a lot of beginning knitting books, because it shows guys as well as girls knitting. And the hat patterns are the best. Simple, clear instructions, and directions on how to substitute yarns. I agree with the earlier poster about the lack of extended sizing but I don't think that the sweaters are the strength of this book - it's the hats and scarves!",3 "If you could only get started When I first looked at this book, I thought `Finally, a knitting books that I can actually understand and love.' WRONG!!! Even though this how to do resource had information about materials, techniques, easy patterns; I couldn't get through the first step. There are tips on how to start your own teen knitting club even though I'm not sure how many New York City teens are eager to actually have one. There are patterns on make sweaters, hats, handbags and scarves. It looks like a very attractive book. Unlike other knitting books that use confusing abbreviations, the directions are clearly written out. Either I'm an idiot or this book makes knitting look easier than it really is.",1 "One Of the Best! I love this book! Unlike all the other knitting books I've read, this one doesn't claim to be easy, it actally is! I've never made a hat before because it's been too intimadating, but this book really simplafies all things. I believe it's good for beginers, but might be a little boaring for kniters who have been knitting for a long time.",4 "A Book To Own As a quilter, knitter and crocheter, as well as an instructor and homeschool mom to 7, books that teach well are very important to me and my craft. This book, as others have said, may be called a 'teen' book, but it was extremely useful with my 8, 9 and 11 yr olds. The projects are simple but worthy. The photos are clear and consice. The text is sucint and easy to follow. One could truly get away with owning just this one knitting book. I will use it with any students I have easily.",4 "Don't be put off by the word ""teen"" I know this book is called ""Teen Knitting Club,"" but I think it's great for beginners of all ages. If you already know how to knit, this book probably isn't for you, but if you're just learning or even trying to teach yourself, this book is great. The directions and diagrams are very clear, and the patterns encourage creativity and substitutions. I've really only used the scarf patterns in the book though, and perhaps the hat pattern, as many of the sweaters didn't really appeal to me.",4 "Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit Even though I'm not a teen, I love this book. I am a self-taught knitter, and am intimidated by complicated patterns. This book has patterns in plain English, easy to follow, and looks like something I wouldn't mind wearing. Most knitting patterns that look like something for my grandmother. I am actually attempting my first sweater and looking forward to finishing it. My 11 year old has even become inspired to pick up her needles again.",4 "Wonderful This book is great for beginners. It is clear, concise, and visually appealing. It contains all the information needed for a successful knitting experience! Buy it for yourself, or give it as a gift!",4 "Pretty Sweet Deal this book looked kind of silly when i saw it at the library, but i opened it and all these to easy to follow steps popped up. I took it home and realized that i needed my own copy. I use it as a reference all the time and is great for beginners. I made a hat right away with easy instructions. A great buy if you really want to learn how to knit.",4 "You don't have to be a teen... This book is Great! It is easy to read and understand. It has some simple but trendy patterns, too. All the basics of knitting wrapped up in easy to use instructions. You don't have to be a teen to use it. I bought it for my granddaughter but am using myself, too.Jacki Sutherland",4 "cute book I bought this for my 12 year old niece. I honestly didn't know what to rate it because I didn't read through it extensively, but it did have lots of cute patterns. I noticed that there was a section too for shorter projects, great for long trips, etc. There was also a section about starting your own knitting club.",4 "Not for ""Everyone"" I was a little disappointed in this book because of the limitations in sizing. Although it is well presented, some of the projects are elementary enough that you can figure them out for yourself. But the two girls I was going to get the book for, one is an XS and the other is XL, there wasn't much in the book for either of them. And not a lot of direction on how to alter a pattern. ""Teen Knitting Club"" implies that is for ages 13-19 and there are quite a range of sizes in those years.",1 "Disappointing Lack of Challenge Being a teenage knitter, I was given this book as a gift and was very disappointed. I have been knitting for several years and the projects in this book were entirely too juvenile. I concede that they may be more appealing to someone who is just starting to knit, and that the authors have made a sincere effort to create projects that are creative and eye-catching. Unfortunately, this book seems to be written under the impression that teenage knitters are also not good knitters, and that challenging them would be unwelcome.",1 "Soy Candle Kit The product is good however I thought that is included the tins too. I wish it would have been better advertised that they were not included.other then that I can't wait to burn the candles and enjoy them.",3 "Frustrating I bought this punch for the larger sized hole. It worked well for about a month, then the middle punch started shifting so it would not cut through the paper. Unfortunately, I waited too long for a return, so this item will become a seldom-used two hole punch. Be warned.",0 "Bad workmanship. Item received on time in a damaged box. The hole punch was not damaged in transit but the workmanship is very bad. Quality control is non existent. Everything is hard to adjust and it doesn't cut clean holes. The way it was packaged I got the impression it had been returned once before which is what I should have done. The only reason I didn't is because I needed the 11/32"" holes which is hard to find in a 3-hole punch.",1 "3-hole punch The 3 hole punch with the larger holes is just what we needed in our busy office, good quality and function.",4 "Disgusting pile of junk Bought this 3-hole punch because of the difficult-to-find 11/32 hole size.Frankly, I should have paid attention to the other reviewers opinion!This contraption is a pile of trash. Springs stuck, paper wrinkled because of punch and die excessive tolerances, difficulties to position the paper (sharp edges everywhere), very cheap construction of stamped sheet metal and a miriade of other problems and defects. Very typical of cheap Chinese manufacturing demanded by American companies...Beware of this product.",0 "Accept no substitute It is a little on the unrefined side and is not as smooth as other punches. But when you absolutlely got to punch a gianormous hole so as make sure every page in your binder turns smoothly without binding or tearing, accept no substitute for the Master 5335B 32-page hole punch.",4 "Perfect for meditation or just wearing around I recieved this a few weeks ago. It's perfect. 108 main beads, 3 smaller seperator beads and one larger head bead seperating them into 4 groups of 27. every other bead is engraved with a meditating Buddha. I use it for my daily meditation, and wear it any time I leave the house.",4 "Not what i expected at all i received the beads today, when i opened the package i first noticed the dharma wheel sewn decal at the middle of the string, had 6 points, not 8. After that they were not easy to thread through my hands because of the material being a wood designed plastic. The beads are much small than i thought, they do mention the size but still my expectations weren't met, just aesthetically.I might return them if i can, i'm not sure yet i'm hopping they grow on me.your getting what you pay for, for a $7.00 string of beads, the string looks pretty sturdy though.",0 "Ernest Hicks I found this product to be of high quality and representative of the information provided during my review. It was delivered within the specified time frame and I am completely satisfied with my purchase.Ernest Hicks",4 "Great product, not quite as described I purchased this mala as a present for my husband. He was very pleased. It seems to be of good quality, but the beads were a very dark brown, not black. The mala is too big to wear around his wrist (he is not a tiny man), but looks nice as a necklace. The etchings on the beads are also quite lovely. Overall, even with the discrepancy in color, we would purchase another mala of this type again. It was a great deal for the price and again, we are very satisfied.",3 "I didn't really Exactly I didn't really Exactly what is in the picture but something similar,.. at first is rough hard to bend but with the time gets around the hand nicely -- for looks its ok i like it .",3 "Zen. I just opened my package a few minutes ago and this mala is already around my wrist. The beads feel sturdy and tightly put together with virtually no space between each. This is by far the best Buddhism-related purchase that I have ever made.",4 "Fantastic and wear them everyday! These are fantastic and the quality is exceptional especially for the price. I have gotten a lot of questions and compliments on them. I wear them every day and they have held up great to the regular wear and tear. A great size for every day use.I will get them again if/when my current ones wear out.",4 "Great! When i got the mala i couldnt belive that it was only 12.48, it definetley looks hand made, very artistic, the one i got is the one on the first pic, great color, i got it as a present for a friend of mine, and he really loved it. definetley recomend buying it",4 "way worth the price the beads came just in time, and they have to be the best Mala beads i have ever bought. i would easily pay 30 bucks for this item because of the great quality. i am a very happy customer",4 "great deal for the price This mala is beautiful and well made. I have used it often and there is no hint of wear. I expect to have this for years to come.",4 "larger than I am used to I bought these BC they came in a five pack. Scissors have a way of growing legs and walking off. Each time I buy a nice pair I put my name on them and they still disappear. These work but are not the highest quality. It's a good trade off considering the price for five of them.",2 "Great safety scissors We use these scissors around children everyday and they work great!!I would recommend these to anyone for many uses.",4 "Speedball Oblique as advertised I recieved this in fewer days than listed as expected delivery date. The Speedball oblique pen holder was as expected. The plastic holder is a little lighter than I would like, but that probably will make writing not as tiring. Be careful when purchasing nibs that they are the correct size for this holder. The nibs that I purchased for a straght Speedball holder at Michaels do not fit this holder.",4 "Copperplate writing assistant gadget Thank you - it's just what I needed to include in my calligraphy kit of pen holders & nibs! I look forward to experimenting with it soon!",3 "Good oblique pen holder The pen holder isn't anything amazing but it's sturdy and does it's job well for calligraphy purposes... copperplate, italic etc",3 "Preposterous! These are the worst oblique pen holders I own. They were great for getting started in calligraphy because I bought them at a local store for $1.85 ea. This was last year, not a decade ago. At nearly $8 I've seen very few larger rip-offs on Amazon. Google them, you will immediately find a much cheaper price.",0 "Quality Left Handed Fabric Scissors I purchased these scissors for an upholestry class I am taking. I really did not want to deal with using right handed scissors to cut fabric as I have problems cutting paper right handed, so I thought I should make the investment in left handed scissors. I actually first purchased a pair of Wiss shears from another vendor. I quickly returned these to the vendor as Wiss only CONTOURS their shears for left hand (thus they are left HANDLED not left handed). I know of only three vendors of true left handed 10"" fabric shears: Mundial, Gingher, and one other sold by a specialty store for over $100.Mundial is made in Brazil but was at one time made in Germany. Their kitchen cutlery, of which they specialize, in general is concidered good but perhaps not as premium as some other makers. The shears arrived on time in a cardboard box. The shears were set in a custom shape ""French"" cut out made of dense foam. The shears are hot forged, the quality of the nickel finish was excellent, Japaning was fair to good, the acid wash etching of the Mundial makers mark was also excellent, and most importantly the blades have a knife edge. All in all I would say the apparence is better then Wiss. Mundial also has a Stay Set pivot system but I have not found the need to adjust the ""ride"" of the cut.The shears seem to cut well, true, and easily although I have not cut much fabric with them as of yet. I would stay they that as far as being comfortable for a left hander I could not be happier. I can not venture a guess as to how they compare to Gingher although I have heard their 10"" lefty shears are also nice.",4 "A pleasure to use Lefties raised in a right-handed world learn to make do. Indeed we learn to do more with our right hand than righties can do with their left. Alas, cutting with quality shears was not among them for me. Learning sewing and upholstery I need to be able to cut accurately and cleanly. Right handed shears hinder this since the cutting line is on the outside of the left hand and hence away from your body. I couldn't see the cutting line. A right handed person would not notice this because the cutting line is on the inside of their hand, immediately in front of their body. With these true left handed shears I no longer have this problem.There is an added bonus when I purchase these shears. I loande these shears to a fellow student who is a righty. It was interesting to watch as they learned the frustration I have lived with in because I'm in my right brain.But seriously, the shears are very well made. They are heavy enough to cut upholstery with no special effort and finely made enough to cut jersey with no tares. I've used them for about six month of moderate use as I have being learning sewing and upholstery. I feel they are worth the price. Based upon my experience they are durable.",4 "Lefties! There's hope for Us! Heavy duty, heavy weight trimmers for the left-handed person, but not for folks who have lost strength in their hands or wrists. I highly recommend them for trimming just about anything. The ""bent"" feature is superior. I never knew, as a lefty, that things could be cut so easily, without SQUEEZING the sissors to make them work smoothly! Yes, they are INDUSTRIAL. They will RUST so be careful of moisture. Clean after every use please! Buy these for yourself or for a friend. A great Chrismtas present for the lefty who has everything! Buy it even if you already have left handed sisssors. More than one pair would be appreciated for difference rooms in the house.",4 "Great it's wonderfull, they solid construction and quite comfortable for a left handed person. is one of the best professional scissors and had",3 "Not bad Arrived in a nice case. Was a gift for someone. I just could not tell if it was or was not left handed but I think it was. The packaging seemed to suggest it is made in Brazil.",3 "just alittle heavy These shears are just alittle heavy to use. They do cut the material, would like them to be lighter to hold.",2 "Sturdy and well made I needed a new good pair of sissors and I ordered these from Amazon. They arrived quickly and were exactly what I wanted! I'm very pleased with these shears. They are strong, sturdy and don't have that cheep feel to them like other sissors I've used. They were well worth the money.",4 "Always wanted these These are MY scissors, nobody else's. And I love them. Mom had a pair when I was a kid and I never understood why she was so protective. Expensive, yes. But worth the price and should last me the rest of my days.",4 "Huge! These things are HUGE. I didn't realize how big they were going to be. But I love them. Perfect cutting from base to tip. Probably too big for the kids to use, but great for adults.",4 "What a great tool to have! I've always wanted a great pair of scissors (shears) since I was a kid & my parents had a very good pair -the whole family knew to always put them back in the same drawer so everyone else could find 'em - nobody wanted to use other scissors. That's how I feel about this marvelous, excellent, quality tool. They have a wonderful feel for both hand fit and heft; they're SHARP and have easily cut through everything I've used them for (being reasonable as to their proper use, of course!) Perfect, straight cuts through paper & fabric, corrugated cardboard, as well as easy cuts through that nasty hard plastic packaging that we all hate. The bent shape allows you to rest the shears on the cutting surface for greater accuracy or stability when needed for precise cuts. They look like a family heirloom. You don't find products like this much these days. I'm planning to buy a shorter pair for myself, & am considering these as a holiday gift for my siblings.",4 "These Bottles Work Great!!!!! These bottles work great!!!!! I use them for seam sealer used on vinyl flooring! Some other bottles clog up too easily, but not these babies! They keep the juice flowing, and I can clear out the dried sealer and use them multiple times! I recommend them to ANYONE who needs a needle-tip applicator bottle! Darice is the WAY TO GO!",4 "Versatile paint applicator I needed something to speed up the process of painting in areas of wood that were recessed. These bottles worked perfectly. The tip allowed me to fill in the 'floor' of the recessed area, as well as up the sides of the recessed area without any mess or overflow. Since the tip isn't cut when you received them, you can cut them so the opening is the size that you need to keep a good flow for whatever fluid you are using. Also, having six bottles allowed me to not have to constantly clean out bottles when I switched colors. I've recently purchased a couple of more sets to accomodate all of the different colors I am working with.",4 "A Gallary Glass must I do Gallary Glass as one of my hobbies. It is kind of like stained glass, only done with paint. I find these little bottles with the tiny tips a must when getting in small areas.",4 "Great help and timesaver! I ordered this item for use at a summer girls' camp making epoxy necklaces. Great to have individual epoxy for every table. Made a possible messy and lengthy job much easier.",4 "Excellent for what they are. First, the tip caps are designed to protect the contents while standing up. They are friction-fit, and thus these are not suitable for use in a portable kit of any kind unless you use elastic or some other means to secure the caps.They are petroleum-safe. I use mine to dispense small amounts of 10W40 synthetic motor oil precisely.For the price, how effective they are, and the amount of use I will get out of them, they easily earn 4 stars. If the tip caps screwed on or otherwise secured well enough to pack one of these in a go-bag with no other method of securing it, they would earn 5 stars, easily. If you want to use these in a go bag, a strip of elastic, a properly secured rubber band, etc, will secure the tip cap just fine. If I do use one of these that way, I'll keep it in a ziploc bag as well, just to be safe.",3 "Perfect for airbrush paint mixing Ideal for mixing paints for airbrushing. Caps are easy on, but stay on. you can expect them to hold if the bottle is tipped. You can easily see the paint mixture thru the side of the bottle to verify consistency.",4 "Hair/scalp oil applicator This works great for my castor oil, gets right to the scalp with minimal oil in my hair! Very happy with this product!",4 "Needke tip applicator These bottles are ideal for my next craft project. The price is good as well. I am thinking about purchasing more, just to have them on hand.",4 "Expensive and unreliable The price here is more expensive than the ones' I've seen just yesterday at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. I should have looked there before purchasing online.Also the tips aren't so reliable.",0 "not what i expect! when i bought this product i was expecting a ITOYA ART PORFOLIOinstead i got a simple envelopes...wrong order!i am trying to return it.....has been hard!",2 "My wife has always liked leather bow barrettes!! My wife has one her brother made her along time ago,and wanted more but was disappointed that no designs were on them.",4 "Sewing I used them on layered cotton muslin and they worked well. Although they don't have a perfect razor edge like the Fiskars Cushion Grip 300 Series Scissors, Left/Right Hand, Bent, 8 Inches, 3.25-Inch Cut (1237567797). There may have been one or 2 tiny nicks, but it didn't cause any problem when I cut the fabric-it didn't stop or skew the fabric.The cushion grip could be a bit more cushiony.Mine were clean and untarnished.",3 "Don't bother with these The first pair that I received were very tarnished. The replacement product was less so, but was covered in a black dust. I kept wiping the blades and finding black dust on the tissue. Thanks to great Amazon customer service, I was able to return them for a full refund. Don't bother buying these scissors.",0 "Nice size, can trim to fit as you need. I used these all the time. Clean the surface with some alcohol (91%) and then let it dry, stick the pad on (however you have trimmed it) and apply pressure completely for 2 minutes, let set 24 hours to get full adhesion and you're set. So far, for me, these have worked great INDOORS. I haven't tried OUTDOORS.Velcro Brand Sticky Back Tape 3/4""X3-1/2"" 4/Pkg-Black",3 "Light weight I guess I was expecting more. I found it didn't stick real well, and the vecro held better than the adhesive so it would rip up. Definately for light weight projects.",2 "Great product Great product, easy to use, good quality. Tape is in strips and easy to cut, so it's great for hanging things.",4 "Great value These are great! Way better than using rubber bands or zip ties for cords. They work similar to zip ties but they are less ridged and you don't have to snip them to get them off. Also, you can daisy chain them if you need to fasten something to a post, chair leg, etc.",4 "Has Always Worked For What I Need It For I've used VELCRO STICKY BACK TAPE on several occasions. I've used it to temporarily hold up projects, to tape down a banner on a display table, and as part of a project where I used removal visual pieces (kind of like the old flannel-graph boards of yore). I've never had an issue with this project and it's always fit the need that I purchased it for. Just be aware that VELCRO STICKY BACK TAPE comes in several different colors and sizes. This is for a package of the actual tape and not the little circles.",4 "strong velcro used this on a thomas the train carrier for a child to keep top closed.....works great....ala reviews which suggested this, AND to replace the velcro which hold my foot/ankle brace in position. the velcro is strong and sturdy.",4 "Does what it says and does it well Just like in the title, this velcro does what it says and it does it well. It's rectangular strips that can be cut to the necessary size and shape. It has a sticky back. Worked great for many projects.",4 "It's velcro! pros: Came as describedcons: small amount (even though that's advertised)additional thoughts: worked great to secure my speakers to my tv with no problem yet",4 "EXCELLENT! This item is incredibly useful for cutting square tags for all kinds of art projects and crafts. I use them for making tags for gifts and cards. Be aware that the diagonal measurement of this ""Extra Large"" Block Party punch is 1.5"" and that the height and width of the punch itself is NOT 1.5"" - it is smaller! Also, when making ur tags please be aware that u will need scissors to cut near to where u want to punch your square tag - this punch does NOT cut your shape out anywhere on the page! It is soooo useful and makes ordinary words or pictures into attractive tags for any project you're working on. Highly recommend this punch! Easy to stack and store with other Fiskars punches. Enjoy...I certainly do.",4 "Nice punch; cute flowers I bought this punch to make flowers for my 5 year old's crafts. It is very easy to punch (I was using 3 sheets of construction paper at once) and the flower is very cute. No complaints.",4 "very easy to use These squeeze punches are the easiest to use. I won't buy another kind from now on. So much easier on your hands.",4 "Poor design, hard to squeeze I purchased one of the Squeeze punches by Fiskars. This punch is very difficult to use just like other Fiskars punches I own. I have had several of my Fiskars punch break during normal use.",0 "love this punch! I have three sizes and punch and stack them on my pages for a 3-D effect. Very cute that way. The punch is easy to use and cuts cleanly.",4 "An excellent tool for the amateur or professional framer! I consider myself an amateur framer and as such I was getting tired of constantly have to find the right mat board for the right frame. Well now I can cut them myself thanks to the Logan Cutter. Now personally, I wish it was all metal such as aluminum or such for the price but overall I cannot complain. It's solid, the parts all fit well, and even any completely non-mechanically inclined individual can put this product together easily and quickly. It's use is fairly straight-forward too. I was cutting mats within 5 minutes of putting it together and though my first one came out a little bit off I had the hang of it after one failed attempt. Overall, I highly recommend this product and you do get what you pay for which is a solid very good cutting board! FYI, it's easy to take back apart once your done for storage too. I just used the box it shipped in.",4 "Excellent Mat Cutter Perfect mats every time. The instructions are clear, and it only took one or two tries to start cutting perfect mats. It will save me a bundle on mat board as well because it is big enough to handle cutting the 32x40 sheets of mat board in half.",4 "Works well Well made. Works as advertised. Be sure to practice before doing 'serious' mats. View the Logan tutorial videos. The hardest part is adjusting blade depth with cutting start and stop points. These change as mat thickness changes, and is applicable to all mat cutters.",3 "Perfect Mats - Every Time I owned a less expensive mat cutter. It was a waste of money. I almost always had to recut the mat. Not so with the Logan SimplexPlus. Every mat I have cut, and I have cut several, were perfect the first time. No frustration, no foul language, and no redo's.",4 "Great Picture Mat Device This is the best photo presentation accessory that I own and I look forward to years of usage. I highly recommend this product to the photo enthusiast who wants to give his photos a profesional look.",4 "Great start! The delivery of my cutter was very good so 10 points goes to the store. The cutter is also lots of fun and does a really good job cutting my first 30 or so mats:-)",3 "Warped Rail and cutting edge My logan 750 has been a problem since I purchased it over 2 years ago. Cutting using the rail measurements creates an angled piece instead of a parallel cut. For the money, was not worth it. Could not return it since I had it too long before using it and finding this problem. No amount of adjustments are able to fix the problem. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, UNLESS YOU WANT HEADACHES. I am now looking for something better. Will probably have to pay almost a thousand dollars since this was about $350 and is garbage. Thanks Logan.",0 "Wife loves them My wife really loves these scissors. They are always sharp and they really make her feel special when she uses them (it is the gold!!!)",4 "Excellent product This product lives up to my expectations. I reccomend them to any one that needs a good sewing tool.",4 "Like hot knife on butter A gift for my wife. She works with quilting material professionally and said these are the best scissors she has ever used.",4 "Disappointed in received condition I just received this today. The ""attractive wooden gift box"" arrived chipped and missing whatever was glued to the top of it. The scissors looked used, as they had fingerprints all over them. The insides of the blades were greasy - perhaps this was for lubricating purposes, but it seems too gunky to be intentional. As far as the functionality of the scissors, they probably work perfectly fine. The two star rating is for the condition they were received in, seeing how they are selling it as a gift set with no mention of being previously owned/used. I will be returning this item.",1 "Gorgeous, accurate shears I received this gift box from my husband for Christmas this year - and they are beautiful and perfect shears. I do garment making and quilting, and had used Gingher shears with mixed results (sometimes you get good quality shears from Gingher, and sometimes they have bad blade finishes). These Mundial shears are a far better quality in my opinion, with harder, sharper and finer blades and a more consistent honing. They handle all types of cloth ""like buttah."" I plan to purchase another two pair for the sewing room!",4 "Scissors The box had small nicks in it, but other than that I was pleased with the item received.",3 "good quality, so-so box the finish on the golden handles are all scuffed if you look closely.the 'fingers' that hold the scissors in the cheap box unglued easily from the interior.The box has a sticker ""case made in china"" the scissors have ""Brazil"" written on it under the brand, no clue if that means the brand is from Brazil or if they were made there.",2 "Mundial 400-2GS Gold Dressmaker Gift Set The 8"" Mundial scissors are good quality ... the smaller scissors that I received, though well made, didn't cut ""worth a flip."" I gave the set away as a gift (best pair of scissors they ever owned) and went back to Amazon and looked for a different scissors for cutting fabric. Another reviewer had extolled the Gingher 8"" scissors, so I bought just the 8"" scissors. I was so impressed I ordered another 5 pairs to give as gifts for Christmas, and ... also the Gingher gold handled set was listed for $31+ with free shipping, so I bought this set for myself, and had another Gingher 8"" to give away as a gift.",3 "look cheaper than i thought it is a good product, but it looks like very cheap transparent plastic, i just got one to try them befor getting the whole set of sizes, but kept only the one.",1 "Looked great, worked great! Great product! I received the product quickly and found it to be exactly as expected. It matched well with smaller and larger seperator plates purchased 4+ years ago. The Wedding cake it was used for received excellent reviews.",4 "Great product I made a wedding cake out of cupcakes. I used this separator in my tiered cake stand. It fit perfectly and looked great with the crystal look. The product arrived sooner than expected and arrived as described. Would buy from the seller again.",4 "Boy, was I ever pissed! I was absolutely livid when I received this package. The description gives no dimensions for the pillows, and the picture is very misleading. I was expecting to get three full-sized throw pillows that were a perfect match for my living area, and I was very excited. When I received the pillows, they came in a gold envelope. I didn't know what was in the package, but when I opened it, there were three 1.5-inch dollhouse throw pillows. I realize that they cost only $1.99, but this was a last-item price, so I figured they must be on sale to get rid of them...especially since it cost $6.60 to ship something that could have been shipped in a small letter or invitation envelope for 43 cents or whatever stamps are costing these days. I am absolutely hot under the collar!",0 "Ten Times Better than Hoops I was introduced to Q Snaps by a co-worker eight years ago and I have never gone back to hoops. Q Snaps are user and AIDA cloth friendly, come in many different sizes and can be taken apart and used to construct a new frame in whatever size you need. Unlike most hoops, Q Snaps don't leave behind crimping marks on your cloth and you don't have to loosen or take the whole thing off to tighten your fabric.",4 "I'll never use anything else now! I recently bought three different sizes of these frames after a really enthusiastic recommendation from some great people in the Crafts Forum. They are fantastic. So easy to put together and to put your work in. Such a simple but clever idea. Lay your work over the assembled plastic frame tubing and then snap on the metal grips. Once on they can be rotated to tighten the peice of work. There's no wrinkling or stretching and its very lightweight but strong. Very highly recommended.",4 "Yay! I love my q-snaps! Unless I'm working on a tiny, tiny piece, I don't even use hoops anymore. While it's true they don't hold as tightly as hoops, the tension is easy to adjust. And since I like working on odd sized pieces, I'll combine the 11"" frames with the 14"" frames to get an 11""x14"" frame. I've combined all of the different sizes and the one I use most is 11""x17"" because a stitcher's eighth (a piece of fabric 13""x18"") fits perfectly. These frames are so light weight. They are much lighter than a similar sized hoop or scroll frame. So pleased with this product!!",4 "Excellent for hand-stitching This is a winner. Nice large working area. Design places the plastic piece over your work, so your hands don't constantly touch the fabric. There are several sizes so make sure to look at them all. I use the 8x8 for most of my cross-stitch, but have an 11x11 for large pieces. Holds your fabric with less stress on existing work. Does loosen a bit with time, so I add a strip of paper towel under my fabric to keep it tight, and it's easy to just twist to tighten. I've had my first one for years, so they last well.",4 "great product I just got my Qsnap last night and I have to say that it is far better than a wooden scroll. I am a novice cross stitcher and I tried hoops and scrolls. I liked scrolls better than hoops. But this Qsnap blows all of that away. It keeps my canvas nice and tight. If you are starting out in cross stitching it would be well advised to get one of these.",4 "Buy several to mix and match These are the best! I bought several sizes and am able to mix and match the pieces to custom fit any project I am working on. They are so light weight that I don't use my standing frame much anymore as it is easier to manipulate the piece I am working on just using these. But when needed, they go into my standing frame easily. The ease of tightening the piece is fantastic....just a twist. They are also easy on the sections that have already been stitched so can work with a smaller size concentrating on one section of your project at a time. FANTASTIC!!",4 "Best Product! As an avid cross-stitcher, I've always been dismayed by the marks left behind by hoops. I received my first Q-Snap frame a few days ago, and I will never go back to hoops! The fabric is kept in place by clamps that won't leave marks. I can adjust the tension very easily without having to worry about damaging any stitches. Since the fabric isn't crunched up in hoops, any wrinkles iron out with ease. Since the Q-Snaps are interchangeable, you can mix and match to accommodate the size of your project. What I love most about this product is that you aren't limited by a hoop. A square or rectangular shape opens up more area for stitching without having to move the hoop around. This is an excellent product!",4 "Saved my hands! I got one of these frames recently and am so thrilled. I can work an entire project without adjusting the hoop frames anymore, no more crimps, no more stretched farbic. It is so easy to work projects now and not have to remove the frame numerous times. I have the 11 x 11 and will be getting the other sizes too! How I did cross-stitch all these years without one of these is beyond me. I simply love it!",4 "Great Product Awesome frame. Tried this frame because of the great reviews and i am very happy that i did. Was using wooden frames for cloth, but aida gets too messed up. This works perfectly. The snaps are strong, which can make switching projects difficult, but means that my projects won't move. No messy fabric, no hoop marks and you can leave a project in it indefinatly, which works well for me.",4 "frame love it love it love it i really love using this frame doesn't leave marks in the fabric and can work a larger pattern before having to move it.",4 "This thing is great I'm getting back into cross stitch after several years and was looking for an alternative to hoops and wooden stretcher bars. These are great! They're light weight and hold the fabric really tightly. Love it!",4 "Handy Small Quilting Frame I had one of these years ago and when I started quilting again, I had to have another one. (I have no idea what happened to the first one.) This is a perfect size for your lap and the plastic snap-on clamps can be rolled around the frame to tighten your work. Very versatile, not too expenssive and can be taken apart and stored in a small area. A great product.",4 "Awesome! I've been considering making my own frame for quite awhile. I hate those hoops and the only other option was the bulky wood frames that are adjustable. Those have too much going on with the screws and bolts and they are heavy. Then I found this!! This frame is perfect! This frame is just pvc pipes that fit together in a square with bigger pvc pipes cut in half so they can clamp over the frame and hold the fabric. It's lightweight and it's expandable (by buying the extenders) so you can make the frame any size you need. The ""clamps"" cover the edges of the fabric completely so the fabric stays clean since your hands grip the clamps. Very easy to put together. Anyone with a little ambition (or a hubby) could probably make this themselves but the price isn't too bad.",4 "Q- Snap Lap Quilt frame I really like this quilt frame. It works great. It is very easy to use and keeps quilt block straight for hand quilting.",4 "No more hoop marks EVER! Let's face it, hoop marks are a pain. Who wants to spend 100+ hours on a big needlework project only to have it marred by a circle of creased fabric and flattened stitches? Not this girl, and now I don't have to!There are so many great things about this frame:1.) Rounded cross section. The PVC pieces are 1"" diameter and completely smooth and circular, there aren't any sharp edges to crease or distort your fabric. To adjust the tension in your fabric, just rotate the clip-on pieces inward (to loosen) or outward (to tighten).2.) PVC pipe composition. The PVC pipe is lightweight and strong, so your hands won't get tired from holding a heavy hoop, and your fingers won't cramp like they do after hours of curling around a hoop.3.) Square frame shape. If you work on square pieces, the shape of the Q-Snap frames allows you to position the frame right at the edge of your design, exposing maximal workspace for you to stitch so you don't have to move the frame nearly as often as you would with a hoop. To reach the corner of a square or rectangular piece with a hoop, you have to position the hoop way over to the side to reach the very outside of the corner.4.) Modular design. I have uploaded a picture of pieces in the 11"" frame at http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/permalink/mo3PP84BBSJ0IIW/B00013MV30/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_link. You can see that this particular frame comprises 4 corner pieces (7"" on one side, 2"" on the other), 4 connector pieces (2"" long), and 4 C-shaped clamp pieces (8"" long). The pieces are interchangeable with other Q-snap frame pieces, meaning that you can mix and match to create non-standard frame sizes and you can add in extender pieces (sold separately). It is quite easy to find the perfect size Q-snap frame for whatever piece you are stitching!All of these things combine to make this a useful, versatile, durable frame that will make you throw your circular hoops away for good! I love my Q-Snaps!",4 "I like the design not the size I like the smooth, light plastic frame and I love the snap on canvas holder - and that it stretches the canvas in all directions. But I think this size is a problem. At least for needlepoint where we need to lay the needle flat to start or tuck thread ends, there is just no room to work with. You would have to unclip the canvas each time. I bought extenders to size this better and a 8x8 should work pretty well for a 5"" project. But 6x6 leaves very little space inside, about 4 1/2 inches each way at best and that is not a lot.",1 "I will never use another frame now! I recently bought four different sizes of these frames after a really enthusiastic recommendation from some great people in the Crafts Forum. They are fantastic. So easy to put together and to put your work in. Such a simple but clever idea. Lay your work over the assembled plastic frame tubing and then snap on the metal grips. Once on they can be rotated to tighten the peice of work. There's no wrinkling or stretching and its very lightweight but strong. Very highly recommended.",4 "Easy to assemble, light weight and strong This small sized frame is perfect for doing crossstitch and embroidery. The plastic is light weight so it is easy to hold on to for an extended time, and is not heavy to carry in my tote bag. The frame holds the tension tight so you get even stitches. It is a "snap" to put together and stores easily. For most small projects this frame will work very well. I use it when doing cross stitch with high Aida so I can see a small area at a time to work on.",4 "Too small. I like the idea of these frames, but the 6x6 frame is really very small. I think the 6inch measurement must be the diagonal length. It is hard to use on anything larger than the frame as the fabric folds over underneath making it hard to stitch as you constantly have to be moving it out of the way. I would like to buy one of the larger frames as the frame itself is nice and lightweight. The snaps also do not rotate very easily to slide your work over, and you have to completely take it apart in order to move the fabric even a couple of centimeters. Hopefully the next size up will be more useful.",3 "Must have! I bought this for doing cross stitch. I will never use hoops again. Q-Snap frames hold nice and tight and don't leave indent marks on your fabric. I never have trouble running the needle through the back to end my stitch with any size. If you're using a small frame, all you have to do is roll the snaps on the side which loosens the fabric and you're good to go from there. Then all you have to do is tighten your fabric again. I love that you can mix and match the sizes together to make the size frame you want. I own these in several different sizes.",4 "Perfect for tiny projects The frame's measurements are of the outside of the frame, rather than the space in which you can work (more like 4 by 4). This size is great for working small-scale embroidery, like for doll clothes or miniatures. I plan to get some of the frame extension pieces to make this frame easier to use on regular-sized products.",3 "I'll never use a traditional hoop again I am very excited about the Q-Snap products. The frame holds my work securely without leaving unsightly embroidery hoop marks. I wish I had discovered them sooner. So far I have bought the 6"" and 8"" frames.",4 "lap frame received my lap frame today (3-2-12)very happy with the fast delivery. Put my material on the frame and it is so much better than the hoop I was using . Thank you for such fast delivery.",4 "Great This item was great for the project I needed this for. Feathers are on / attached to a backing but you can peel them off with jewelry pliers if you need to use them seperatley. The full size pad of feathers is approximately 4 inches by 2 inches...each feather is just a tiny iota of a sprig but nice. Takes awhile to ship and shipping cost is more than I wish but I needed pheasant feathers for an artwork deadline so I am happy with what I got. ( Individually there are more than 40 small 1/4 inch pheasant feathers on the cloth padding if needed for small crafts )",4 "Great for crafts. Good product and seller. Arrived very quickly. Just what I needed to add the finishing touches to several used kachina dolls bought at auction requiring some minor touch up.",3 "fine lookin feathers this item was great for making a bib type necklace and 2 cool leather feather earings. it was fun and they are on sale where I show my art work. thanks, Electra",4 "Missing the Scroll Frame The picture provide you with the complete package, but when you get the product a "little note" on the package tell you now you have to purchase the "SCROLL FRAME SEPERATELY", THE QUESTION IS why ?.",0 "Scrapbooking pens These are great pens. two tips and easy to carry. Matched everything. Love the box too.",3 "A+ Awesome product, and they were great to work with! Because of my experience, I would definitely do business with them again!",4 "Good paper! This size was inexplicably hard to find in stores in my area. I went ahead and ordered it online and got it a few days later...case closed. Thank you Amazon!",4 "Does what I need it to do Not much you can say about construction paper. This is a good thickness and works great for the things my 7 year old needs construction paper for. As another reviewer said, it's not a dark black, but a dark greyish black. But was happy to find the longer size since even the crafts stores out here didn't have any in this size.Shipped quickly.",4 "GOod price The color is a really a washed-out black/ dark gray. You get what you paid for. Spend more if you need black paper.",2 "Saved me money and time I looked everywhere for the larger size Construction Paper (12"" x 18"" size) I just happen to see the paper here on Amazon. I ordered right away. No running around, No extra money for gas, the best part, it came right to my door.Thank You Amazon",4 "great price for the price and the amount of paper you get it is truly worth it. paper is quite sturdy and does what it needs to do for arts and crafts time.",4 "Nice selection This construction paper works really well for all our art projects around home. The extra long pieces allow more room for drawing/painting. No complaints here. Price was reasonable as well.",4 "It's construction paper Um, it's construction paper, how much can I say. Boy this stuff is great! It's them best pink construction paper I've ever seen in my life!",4 "Can't beat the price I bought several packs of these for crafts and it was worth the price. The paper is so big you can cut them if you need too and still have a lot of paper to still work with!",4 "play time hours of fun for her to color, decorate or just scribble on, helps the imagination at this young age (2)",4 "bad packing The product is okay, but the package is poor. I received a bag of papers in a very big box, and the bag of papers are open... It looks like someone already used it..... A bit disappoint receiving a product looks like it has been returned and resale.",1 "Exactly as expected Good quality and weight. Purchased these for our homeschooled art class using pastels and they work fantastic and at a much cheaper price that pastel paper. Also, using the black really makes the colors pop.",3 "Didn't realize it was so huge I don't know how I missed the size, but was bigger than I was looking for, however, I still gave it to my sons teacher as a donation instead of returning it. Hoping they can still make use of it",3 "Nice colors Bought this for my daughter who teaches preschool. We both loved the colors and the weight of the paper was good for what she would use it for. Great for inexpensive projects at the preschool or daycare.",4 "Big sheets, nice value Huge sheets of colored paper! I'm so happy! Lots of nice colors. You get your bang for your buck. Huge is not poster sized, but more like bigger than 8.5 by 11 inches (maybe double the size?)",4 "Lots of great, oversize construction paper My 7 year old great granddaughter spent the weekend with me recently. She loves being creative. She created several posters with the extra long construction paper. she cut out and glued shapes and forms and glued them to the posters. She and I were both very proud of her art work. Thanks",4 "Good quality I bought this paper for a classroom project. The paper color was almost exactly the color that is shown here. I appreciate that the image was an excellent representation of the actual product.",4 "Great for art projects I ordered this paper as a filler item to get up to $25 for free shipping. All the kids who visit my house love it and it was definately worth the money",4 "Thin and gray As the title says this is a low grade construction paper. I found it to be a bit flimsy and a dark gray, rather than black. The price is right for throw away student projects.",2 "Heavy duty Good heavy duty construction paper. This was used for orphans in Costa Rica to make paper chains and cards. It held up very well.",4 "Paper Pnch Great office product. I have owned several and will purhcase more in the future.Ron P.",3 "JUNK this 3-hole punch broke when trying to punch holes in 4 pages - not 40. First time out. A terrible product. Better to go to staples",0 "Not perfect, but it is a great 3-hole punch. I've been using this 3-hole punch five days a week for a couple of years, and it works extremely well for me. There are three things I had to do to get great performance out of it. First, I had to replace a broken clip that holds one of the pins on. I replaced it with a staple that I straightened out and then wrapped around the end of the pin. This is difficult to imagine, but if you get one of these 3-hole punches and one of the pins comes loose, you'll see how wrapping a straightened staple around the end of the pin fixes the problem. Second, I had to remove the plastic tray that fits on the bottom of the stapler. This leaves the confetti left over from the hole punching to collect on my desk under the punch, but that just makes it easier to clean up. Third, I had to put some WD40 on the punch pins so that they would retract properly. It seems to need another shot of WD40 every six months or so. Sounds like a bit of a hassle, but the total time to do all three of these things is about two minutes, and then you've got a great punch. I have never found a better one in the big-box office supply stores.",4 "Wonderful for the price I've had these needles for just over a year, and I'm still using all of them.It's nice to finally have every size, and the length means I can use them for blankets and two-at-a-time socks as well.As many reviewers have noticed, the plastic is a bit sticky when it's new. Once there is enough oil on them they slide as well as any circular needle - oil from your hands or from a bottle is your choice.The wood is a bit on the soft side- they are bendable in the small sizes and easy to dent. They also stain with heavily dyed yarns, but as far a I've seen it won't transfer to new projects.I have only had the plastic of one needle break, but it was near the needle and clearly from stressing the joint over and over. I simply cut off the damaged plastic and forced the new end back on the needle. It works as good as new again. No glue required. (I imagine glue would make the plastic brittle, causing it to fracture again as many other reviewers complain)These aren't a high end product, but if you're willing to be a little patient and do a small amount of maintenance, they're the only needles you need.",4 "very good value These are a very good value. they need some use to improve the yarn sliding. it is a very complete set.",3 "Better than expected I just received these. I read other reviews and was expecting to have to lightly sand these. However, I was very impressed when I found that they were just as good, if not better, than the Takumi/Clover brand I purchased a week before in my local craft store. Good quality bamboo, very smooth and durable. The tubing is different, however I think it feels even better than the other brand because it is flexible and doesn't hold the packaging shape. It relaxes in order to be able to knit comfortably. We'll see how well it holds up after a few projects. Overall very happy with the purchase, and a SUPER bargain compared to buying the needles individually at around nine bucks a pop. Shipping was super fast, even for the ""super saver"", less than a week to get to our little town.",4 "Wonderful value for the money I wanted to try magic loop knitting but the cost of buying several expensive sets of longer circular needles was putting me off. I have a set of single point needles from the same source and was pleased with the durability and value so I decided to risk this set. I have since made several pairs of socks successfully with the smaller needles and have made some items for felting with the bigger sizes. I am very pleased with the quality and ease of use. The connection between the needle and the tube does not look durable but I have not yet had any problems and the thicker plastic tube is very pleasant and easy to use when compared to the cables in more expensive circular needles.",4 "When a bargain is not a bargain I purchased this set thinking they were the Clover brand bamboo knitting needles which I use all the time. The set seemed like a great value, however when they arrived and I saw it was not the brand I was expecting I took a close look at them because as long as they were quality that wouldn't necessarily matter. Upon inspection I could clearly see that these were inferior needles with very rough joins and cables entirely too thick. The construction is very poor and these are not usable for any kind of serious knitting. I returned them and got a credit.",0 "What a deal!! I own these and the 17"" set and find them to be a great value. Far less expensive than buying 3 or 4 individually. Saves you from making a trip each time you start a new project.",4 "Usable I needed several sizes of circular needles that I could afford and this was some that I could use. They are not as smooth as I would like but they work pretty well. I probably wouldn't purchase them again because the yarn tends to drag.",2 "So Far...So Good I received the product in a timely manner and so far I really enjoy using the needles (only used a Size 6). The feel of the needle is terrific and I do like the flexibility of the tubing used to connect the two ends. It will be interesting to see just how much usage these can tolerate before anything happens to them. So far....an excellent product!!!",4 "Cheap in price and quality These are way cheaper than buying name brand needles (Addi, KnitPicks, etc.). They're rather dull-pointed, which some people might prefer, but I found hindering. The cables are rather thick, and the joining between the cable and needle is sometimes rough enough to catch my stitches. The packages are not labeled with sizes, so you have to open them all, or turn the needles in the packages to see the label and make sure you grabbed the right ones.If you need several of these needle sizes right now and money is tight, these will work. But if you can, buy just one quality cable needle now and save up for the others.",1 "Broken cords I bought this set and was quite happy to have complete sets in all sizes in this length. However, a few projects have been ruined because the cord broke away from the needle. I guess I'm not experienced enough to figure out how to save a project in the round when this happens, but ultimately, I am not pleased with this product. I cannot recommend!",0 "Bad Quality It's really nice to have a whole set but these are just not usable, in my opinion. The points are very blunt, the needles made out of very cheap, light wood, and the cables are very flimsy and feel like they will break. I will use them to hold projects on that I'm not currently working on and for that purpose and the cheap price maybe they are worth buying. I thought maybe I could use them to find gauge with in order to save some trips to the yarn store but they are so rough anything I knit with them won't match better quality needles. If you open the package to test them you can't return them. The DPN's are ok but not these.",0 "knitting needles Good price and a great brand. I won't have to search for another size again. Never used bamboo before these will be my first.",4 "dissapointine Not reccommended. Though they were very inexpensive, they still weere not worth the money. very difficult to read the size imprinted on the shaft.",1 "Good collection of sizes for knitting projects This set provides a complete collection of every size one could possibly need for knitting projects. The bamboo ends are smooth and well made and the plastic tubing which connects them seems to be well attached as well.",3 "Not the best quality for serious knitters I needed different sized circular needles for a few Christmas projects I was making, so I ordered these. The needles are fine, but the tubes they attach to them are tight when sliding my stitches. It takes a lot of time out of knitting to push the stitches back up on the needles. The more expensive ones I have are made of smaller diameter and stitches freely slide on and off. These are okay and work, but I will not buy anymore of these sets.",2 "Nice But Break Often I don't recommend buying these at all.I bought the 36"" and 17"" set of these needles because I was in desperate need for circular needles. These were a great bargain for the amount of needles you get. Turns out the plastic that is attached to the end of the needles cracks and then breaks. I found myself having to cut and use super glue to reattach them after only a few uses. The breaking is highly obnoxious when you have a ton of stitches on the cable and you don't realize it's broken until all the stitches begin to unravel.I'm using a new type the circular needles where the cable is attached with metal. A bit more in price, but guaranteed to last and in the end be worth the money.",0 "Great set This is an excellent value for what you get. I have ordered full sets of straights in 9"" & 13"", and 3 sets of circulars in 17"", 29"" and 36"", including a set of their crochet needles. I love that I am well-equipped for almost any project without having to wonder if I have the right size needle. (Nothing is more frustrating than getting ready to start a project, then realizing you don't have the right equipment.) Though the needles have a bit of ""drag"" when you first start using them, with consistent use and the skin oils in your fingertips, it quickly goes away, then they become very polished in feeling. I love my sets and would highly recommend. If I have one drawback, it's the cost of shipping - it was almost $30 to ship about four sets of needles. If I have noticed the cost of shipping, I may have changed my mind. However, the product itself is wonderful!",4 "Great price, good product Honestly, these are not the best quality needles I've ever used. They feel a tad bit flimsy and less polished than the pricier bamboo needles. But for the price, it is absolutely worth it to have a pair of every size you'll ever want on hand at all times. My only real grievance is with myself and not the product--I didn't realize that 29-inch needles are longer than what I can use for most of the children's hats I want to make. So when I sat down to knit a hat for my daughter and cast on my stitches, I found the 29"" needles to be useless. Pay better attention to the sizing than I did, and you'll be happy with the product for the money.",3 "Sweet price! This is a great price for a large set of knitting needles although I do wish I had ordered the 24"" set because 36"" is too big for most projects but that was my mistake as a novice knitter. Overall it's a great price and good quality, just make sure to get the best size for you.",4 "Great value! Not perfect but certainly a wonderful value, circular needles are expensive, this allows me to have what ever size I need w/o running out and buying what I need for every new project. ThanksCarol",4 "Win some, lose some Pros: like the bamboo and the assorted sizes, haven't had a problem with the bamboo breaking or splintering.Cons: Many of my needles have broken at the connection point and they cannot be glued together successfully because they just break again. The first time this happened, I wrote to the company asking for a replacement, which they sent me free of charge. The second time, I asked for another replacement and they sent me a whole other complete set, which I didn't need, but I figured if the needles keep breaking I might as well have extras. Now I'm slowly getting metal indestructible ones to replace the ones that keep breaking. I would suggest going for the ones that don't break because you'll save yourself the frustration.(I don't use very small needles in my knitting so I'm not sure how the little ones hold up.)",1 "you get what you pay for if you need essentially a ton of circular needles in every size on the cheap but can't shell out the dough yet for a good set of similar interchangeables like KP harmonies (which i've heard both good and bad things about) or takumis (and when i can afford those i'll be SO HAPPY!!!), these will do in a pinch. i mean, they're cheap, which is good. the joins are rough, which other people have mentioned. it hasn't been an issue for me yet. what has been an issue for me is that after one usage i've already ruined my 8's. the tips are pitted to hell and back, as though the bamboo was just too soft. i've sanded them down some but i'd have to REALLY go down too far to fix them. and to argue with other reviewers, mine were NOT too dull. i love duller needles, like takumis. these are so pointy i've actually slipped and hurt myself. the cables are made with hollow tubing, kind of like what you would find if you were hooked up on IV's at the hospital, and some are really sticky for some reason and i can't get the yarn to slide over them. i've tried soaking but that seems to make them worse. i've coated them thinly in bag balm, and that helped a little. on the bright side, because of the type of cables used, they don't need to be straightened. you can take these guys out of the package and use them right away. on the negative side, that's after you figure out which package the needle you want is in. the packages aren't labeled, the needles aren't stacked in size order, and sometimes you have to open a bunch of packages just to find the size you need. a better packaging system would have been really great. i mean, even just writing the needle size in sharpie on the outside - don't care. but like i said, you get what you pay for. these are good needles to tide you over until you can afford better needles. for the price you pay for these, you can only buy 3 takumis. if you need a lot more than three needles... i suggest picking these up until you have the money saved up for something better.",2 "Great! Fantastic price, great quality! I was able to build my needle stash in one shot and I much prefer the bamboo needles to work with to avoid the yarn slipping off the ends. Highly recommend!",4 "Nice set of needles Very affordable, nice set of needles for the beginner knitter. My new circular needles have helped me to be more proficient and efficient in my knitting of my first project.",4 "Great buy I am working on an afghan with these needles and love the feel of them.",4 "Left and right handed scissors for beginners Great product that I can use for both my left handed son and eventually his sister. My son is 3 and the loops for his fingers are a bit big, but once he got his technique down and strength in his hands, he is able to use the scissors easily.",4 "Great for first cuts These are perfect for my 3 going on 4 year old who is just learning to use scissors. The third finger slot helps with alignment so she's not worrying about that while focusing on cutting paper.",4 "Fine - for their purpose I missed the window - and my daughter has already outgrown these scissors. I hope they're helpful for #2. We'll see.",2 "Work well My boys love these. They help with fine motor skills which my older son struggles with. Very helpful. Sometimes they just need a little extra guide for their fingers.",4 "nice these were worth the couple extra bucks we spent v.s. the cheap ones. We homeschool and do a lot of art at home.",4 "Great versatile tool for everything from viewing slides to creating stencil patterns My husband and I are using the large flat surface to sort over 2000 slides. It has been a wonderful asset. Our future plans are using this lightbox to complete our initial stencil for large stained glass panels.",4 "love it I usually use winsor and newton but decided to try this brand. I'm glad I made the switch. I like the consistency. Its made of only oil and pigment. No fillers. And it doesn't have oil separation like a lot of other bands at this price range.",4 "Save a bundle using these I took advantage of a living social, or maybe it was groupon or amazon special deal on having my photos transferred to canvas.But if I bought the canvas with the stretchers already put together and the canvas stretched, my dollars didn't go very far.By buying the prints on canvas rolled up, then getting these stretchers, I saved a fortune. I found it easy to staple the canvas onto the assembled stretchers.On a budget, I didn't want to spend a fortune on frames. Having the canvas prints on stretchers works great for wall-hanging.For around $300 I did 10 photos ranging in size from 8 x 10, 10 x 12, to 18 x 24 and 10 x 30. That $300 got me the prints on Canvas AND the stretchers and the shipping. I already had a stapler and staples.One thing, check with the printer to determine what size stretchers you'll need for the stretchers. I ran into a little trouble there.Also, my stapling job was not perfect. I'm sure, if you spend $500 or $700 to get the images done with stretchers, with much more shipping, the stretching is more professionally done. I'm happy to live with a wall of images I could afford rather than perfection that would have been out of my reach.Bottom line, I love how my formerly bare walls look and have received many compliments.",4 "Great paper at a very reasonable price I've been using Strathmore papers for more than 25 years. The 400 Series 150 gram paper is cold pressed and is sizing-free. This is perfect for pencil and technical inks. Strathmore indicates you can apply light washes, but they mean ""really really really LIGHT"" washes. The paper will deform with watercolor or too much ink.Being sizing-free means it has great tooth for picking up graphite and technical or india ink.The glue binding the pages to the pad used to be a rubber cement type adhesive that allowed you to pull the sheets off cleanly -- meaning you don't have to trim them for a crisp edge. I believe this is still true of the 150 g Drawing Paper, but beware that Strathmore Marker Pad paper doesn't have such a great binding: you must x-acto the sheets off the binding or it will tear.The reason for the 4 star review instead of a 5 star review is due to the fact that these pads are rarely vacuum-sealed in shrink wrap. I almost always find them exposed to ambient air. This can mean the paper has absorbed moisture from the air which can affect ink (not graphite) performance on the paper. (Remember these sheets don't have sizing to seal them.) Also, marker -- like Copic or Tombow tends to warp the paper (as well as bleed through; but that isn't the performance window of Series 400.)For the price, they're great sheet pads that handle graphite, erasing (pink pearl seems to work best), and technical ink.To the reviewer who was disappointed at getting only a single ""pad"" all I can say is shop around, read the description, and you'll discover this is a good price compared to retail for Series 400.If you need something more sturdy for heavier washes or dense ink try their Bristol Board which is available hot-pressed or cold.",3 "Great drawing pad The paper is not bright white, instead it is a very light cream color which is much easier on the eyes. It has a nice texture and the paper's thickness is perfect for drawing. I have tried many brands, and this one is my favorite.",4 "When the artist requires a better product! You can find more sheets of paper for less money in similar paper products, but not of this quality. Those inexpensive pads are adequate for younger children; we all know how they often enjoy scribbling one line per page and then tossing the unfinished ""work"" ... or pasting it to the fridge AS IS! Daddy's little budding artists ... lol ...But this Strathmore product is definitely for the more advanced artist who wants a sketch that s/he can frame, if desired. This paper is of a higher quality in an aesthetic cream color, appropriate for highlighting details of the artist's best illustrations.Since each pad contains twenty-four 80lb. acid-free sheets per spiral-bound pad, that's approximately six sheets per dollar. What a bargain!Reviewed by: Betty Dravis, 2008",4 "great suprise when I bought this paper for my mom I thought it'd be cheap scratch pad to start here back into drawing, when it came it was great quality paper for multi-use artwork",4 "Drawing Pad This drawing pad is the best. Perfect for sketching. I would recommend this to anyone and shipping was timely.",4 "Nice I've used Strathmore drawing paper befor, still, I am just as impressed.This is the first with personal, 4in. x 6in. size sheets. The texture of the paperis still high quality, the size of the tablet, perfect! Nobody knows you are drawing!Get it??? No, posing!! thank you, Amazon for your recommendation and quick delivery.THANKS!",3 "Nice quality, drawings come out better. This is a nice pad for working on your drawing skills and when you dont want to lug around a larger, more expensive pad. I like to use it when planning out subsets of a much larger drawing that I work on in my studio. The texture of the paper works well for charcols and other lead based drawing instrumements. Since it is simmilar in texture to my larger, finished pads, it makes my outcomes much more predictable.",4 "Pretty Good Shipping was fast which made the product even more excellent! Though the only thing that let me down were the amount of pages the pad holds. About 10? I'll keep in mind to order extra.",3 "Best drawing paper Nice, strong, durable and handy. I love the smaller size ones, fits in my purse.",4 "GREAT FOR PORTRAIT DRAWING I love drawing pencil portraits, and as any artist knows, good quality paper is absolutely paramount and a must in order to yield the desired results. I have tried other brands of paper, but many have a (micro) 'pebble' grain texture that is just to difficult to work with, where pencil is concerned.This is acid free, and has a fine uniform surface (as well as non-reflective), perfectly suited for smooth 'free form' drawing. It also is nice paper to work with should the need arise (which it inevitably does!), to 'erase' some of your work. Erasure on this paper, when done lightly, does not 'fray' the paper as it does with some other brands (thus creating a 'noticeable' flaw upon completion).Definitely recommended.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONStrathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper PadCount: 24 SheetsWeight: 80 LbFeatures: Non-Reflective, Acid Free,Fine Uniform SurfaceAvailable Sizes:1. 4x62. 8x103. 9x124. 11x145. 14x176. 18x24",4 "wonderful great product, great price, excellent paper , good size for me, though it comes in many more sizes, favorite brand",4 "art My Grandson loved this. Now he can go in his room and draw whenever he wants to. I am thinking about getting him the poster board with the stand also.",3 "sweet little drawing pad I bought this along with an eraser, a pencil set and a pencil sharpener to get myself back to drawing. I wanted this tiny 4x6 pad of paper so that I would not be overwhelmed with having to fill up a huge page with drawing. I love this little pad. It is the same paper as in the bigger pads just a smaller size. Perfect for keeping beside you for whenever inspiration hits.",4 "Expensive for what you're getting Yes, this is great paper, but it felt a little expensive for what it actually was. I love it though!",4 "good strong paper create what ever you want, Its all in your mind, So now you can show it by putting it on to great paper!",4 "frustrated The paper is cream...not bright white.:( you need to put that in bold letters with the description) ...pretty disappointed ...",1 "watercolors We got an art set for our granddaughter and she needed paper for her watercolors. I thought this was a very good price. Thank you",4 "Nice Paper. We purchased two of these for our 9 year old girl. Very nice paper in a sturdy pad. I love that it is designed for multiple mediums.",3 "Great gift Another great gift for the artist in your life, again a gift for my daughter and it was perfect for her to carry with her to draw where ever car , ect",4 "Itsa NIce :) It came perfectly on time and has very nice paper. The downside being its so expensive for so little. You get 24 pages for the price. It would just be easiear to go and get it in store rather than pay 15 dollars on something so small.",2 "Excellent drawing paper I use this type of paper for my drawing class. It is a very nice quality for the price that it's sold at.",4 "Great paper Great paper for doodling and doing formal drawing. Nice weight and texture to it. Works best with pencils. My son loved this paper and went through it in no time.",4 "Draw, draw, draw I purchased this tablet for my daughter. She is in love with the tablet complementing the way the colors stand out much differently than if she were to draw on regular white paper. I recently saw the same tablet at Joanna Fabrics however; it is cheaper on Amazon. Enjoy.",4 "The paper is very thick. It is useful and suitable for scratching! The paper is very thick. It is useful and suitable for scratching!The paper is very thick. It is useful and suitable for scratching!",4 "Don't believe everything you see. This item is a good product if you are an artist. I use this daily for sketching and sometimes painting and it is just brilliant. But the cover of this sketchbook is most likely a generic picture, but not what they send you. When mine came I was surprised to see a picture of a women's face on the cover. Not that this would bother anyone or is a big deal, but I just wished that it had the picture shown. But overall, a great product.",3 "good this is good but I think its kind of pricey. and the price seems to go up and down but more up.",1 "Drawing Pad This drawing pad is perfect! It was exactly what I had been looking for and finding it online made shopping so much easier.",4 "drawing paper This paper works all too well for drawing or sketching and I do both although I don't know when I am drawing then switching to sketching .That's just the way I go.",3 "dd I like the quality of the paper for colored pencils art drawings. The weight of the paper is good, but would recommend exploring other products.",3 "Fantastic Drawing Pad! This drawing pad is great for every artist - bigginer to expert. The color of the paper isn't white, it's cream or off-white. The paper is very thick and heavy, I use both sides on each sheet of paper and my drawings don't show though on the other side. Very nice product!",4 "Strathmore Drawing Pads I love these drawing pads. I received three pads for Christmas and have filled all three of them as of this week.",4 "No complaints It's exactly as described. I great pad for drawing on. Plain and simple, no big frills but I mean it's a sketch pad. ;)",4 "Good pad Not an expert, but my 9 year old likes this pad we gave him for christmas to go with his drawing set. It has perforated lines to take out the sheets to display on the fridge as well.",3 "It's... very big Wow, I really wasn't expecting this to be quite so large, my own fault for entirely missing the 18x24 specs in the title, but yeah, great quality paper, nice and perforated for easy removal, great for drawing things that are well, big.",4 "great! fast shipment! got it within a day..I ordered this for my next class at college. the price was great!",4 "As expected It came on time, I'd do business with this seller again in the future.",4 "Nice Sketch Pad This is a nice sketch pad. Paper is sturdy and clean. A quality product.",3 "Sketch pad Great for drawing and sketching. It was a gift. The recipient was well pleased. Thanks Rochester Fine Art in NY. Bought through Amazon. Will buy from them again and again in the future. No problem with returns if needed.",4 "Great Bought this for a friend and they love it. Great paper quailty. He likes the big size for larger pictures. Goes well with a drawling table.",3 "great paper just not a lot of pages this is great drawing paper for a more serious artist .. although i assumed it had 400 pages lol .. so you def need a couple of pads if the artist draws a lot ..other than that it's perfect",3 "Strath more 400 series drawing pad My granddaughter lives to draw and this pad fits the bill she has used it many times the quality of the paper is good",4 "I can't live without this paper If you are a serious artist you know paper is key and the 400 series is great. I use it with charcoal,graphite,ink and colored pencils and I love it. Must have for portraits.",4 "Good one There is no doubt about the quality of the paper. It is fantastic. I picked the small size for carrying it around in the purse. I wish though, there were more than 24 sheets.",4 "Great Product Arrived ahead of time and my wife liked it very much. She has been using it everyday since and likes it very much",4 "good one I brought it for drawing, and this one gives a good quality. It's a little bitbig if you only wanna some small sketch",3 "A standard good quality drawing paper One of the best price/performance papers, and a standard for graphite artists.This is a good all purpose paper for graphite drawings. Nicer and more sturdy than sketch paper, but with less sheets.",4 "A Bargain Bought this for two grandkids. They are both into art and really appreciated this fine pad of paper. Thank you for offering a great bargain!",4 "Sketch Pad The perfect sketch paper for an artist. Not many pages in the pad but I knew that when I ordered it.",4 "When it comes to graphite drawing this is as good as it gets I've tried my fair share of drawing paper and this type is by far my favorite. I love using it with graphite pencils and it can handle india ink okay. It erases fairly well and it doesn't rip easily.However-- this paper is not for everyone. The pad has very few sheets considering the price. All in all the paper is about 35-40 cents per square foot. If you are looking for the best value this pad might not be what you are looking for.Nevertheless when it comes to pencil drawing I have yet to find a better paper. Though I go out of my way to try others I always find myself coming back to this one.",4 "Nice! Huge. I bought the largest size. It's bigger than I expected. The paper is nice and heavy.If you're looking for a very large palette to express yourself with, look no further.",4 "Strathmore is the gold standard in paper. In art school this is the brand that was always recommended above all others. It is Acid free meaning it won't yellow with age. It is good quality. Strathmore makes a wide variety of weights and types of paper even some that use recycled materials (see the ones with the green covers).This pad has a nice thick weight suitable for a finished drawing piece, albeit small only 9x12. Good for carrying in a bag with you when you are on the go. They also make a smaller sizes than this if you like portable.I use this also for inks and it takes them quite well.",4 "nice pad Ordered this for a Christmas gift but it looks to me like it will be a great gift under the tree!",3 "Purchased as a gift I purchased this item as a gift for someone but I haven't given it to them yet. The item arrived quickly and the packaging was great, it protected the item really well. Thanks!",4 "Seems nice - bought as a gift This was shipped in a sealed plastic container to prevent any moisture from affecting the paper. Looks great. However, i purchased this as part of a gift so I did not open it to see the quality.",3 "QUALITY A very nice product. This may be a little pricy for a beginner, but this could also be an inspiration! This is a Christmas gift that will go nicely with the sketching set he will also be getting. Again,...free shipping and handling! Thanks, Amazon!",4 "artist in the family Christmas gift. My granddaughter will love it as I also order chalk and pens to let her draw her little heart out",4 "Good paper I got this to start my path down fashion. It is a great sketch book to start with for beginners and pros.",4 "the right complement This item was ordered in addition to the crayola ultimate art case and was a fine addition to beginning creativity. The paper is strong and suitable for different mediums and can be ripped on the perforations. Also stands up like an easel itself.",3 "Finest Drawing Paper You can use this for drawing as a hobby or professionally but I chose to use it as a drawing pad . This is the poster size drawing paper you've been looking for!!! Buy it!! Don't hesitate. You searched for a poster size drawing pad on Amazon and this is the exact size you want.",4 "good Great paper at a great price. No complaints. It does even seem to allow for better erasing of graphite pencil.",4 "I like the Paper The Paper is really good, I draw using charcoal and it really sticks, compared to other brands that I've use.",4 "Strathmore 400 Drawing Pad I bought this for grand daughter for Christmas and she has all ready used most of it. She loves drawing",4 "Best drawing paper This is the best paper to draw on. I draw with charcoal, graphite and Prisma colors and these medias look great on this paper. I haven't tried other medias on this paper because I don't use other medias in my art yet.",4 "Excellent I bought this paper for final the final product of my manga comic book. The paper was sturdy and could take a lot of erasing. I even applied black ink to the surface and it didn't crinkle up or smear. All in all I'm glad I chose this product to do my drawings on.",4 "Love the drawing pad My nephew loves the fact that he doesn't have to scrounge around for pieces of paper when he wants to get to drawing. He is one Happy Camper. Thank you again.",4 "Drawing pad The size ot the pad was great as well as it filts well on the easel and allows the artist flexibility to draw pictures horizontally or vertically. I would recommend it to others.",3 "Okay. Arrived late. I was told it would arrive before Christmas but it arrived two days after. The product is great though, nice paper, though I wish I hadn't bought such nice paper because my little brother is prone to giving up and just throwing a whole sheet away for a tiny mistake",2 "It was a gift The drawing pad was a Christmas gift for a young girl that shows artistic capabilities. I understand she is pleased with it.",3 "Great drawing tablet.Teen went to work drawing immediately My teenage grandson liked the drawing pad very much and it came in a timely fashion and in good condition. He drew 4 pictures within the week of receiving it. I would order this pad from this seller again. C. Anderson",4 "Very nice quality This was purchased for my daughter who likes to draw. She did say she wished there were more pages, but was happy to use it.",3 "Good Paper This was purchased for my budding little artist. I just wish that the bulk was more with the buy. Otherwise I'd buy more. I can get this cheaper (for quantity), although the quality isn't as good at the Dollar Store. Still it's a good quality paper.",4 "good source fast service. still have to check one store to make sure price plus shipping beats local stores. I'd buy again from them.",4 "Certainly quite good, BUT This brand is certainly quite good, but I have to wonder that it costs what it does. A competing brand was shown together with this product as recommendations to go with a drawing kit, and it contains twice as many pages for half the money.For keeps? Great. Only the best? Fine. Then how to frame around the ""jaggies"" that result when it's torn out?",2 "Drawing paper Good product - is a gift for my daughter. The best part about this order was the vendor - I didn't receive it in the time indicated, and once I contacted them, it was immediately re-shipped and arrived in time for Christmas!",3 "Strathmore Drawing Paper Pads Size 8 x 10 I ordered this as a Christmas gift, and she seems to love it as she has a big interest in art. Thank you for the great offer at a great price.",4 "Great for big projects... This is great for my bigger projects of designing hotrods and Kustom bikes. I actually planned to get a smaller pad but messed the order up. So now I need to order a smaller one.",4 "Eh... This is one of my less-than-happy purchases on Amazon. Not that the paper quality is poor, but there were only 20-some pages in it. Word of advice: pay a little bit more money for a lot more paper. A guy in my art class had one with 100+ pages and paid like $5 more for this product. Seemed like a waste to me.",2 "Drawing Pad Recieved the product in a few days,it was in good condition, and exactly what I ordered.",4 "happy customer I am not rating the product so much as the service. The product is a Drawing Pad, enough said. But the sevice was fast, and it arrived well packaged. So this makes a 5 star rating for me!",4 "very dissapointed they sent me the folded one...I cant really draw anything since theres a huge line...(because folded hard..)wasted my money...very dissapointedI dont suggest you buying here..",0 "Great pad! Obviously you can use this for drawing as a hobby or professionally but I chose to use it as a drawing pad for my child. Note* to all parents. This is the poster size drawing paper you've been looking for!!! Buy it!! Don't hesitate. You searched for a poster size drawing pad on Amazon and this is the exact size yOu want. I've been there.",4 "Good enough for an artist. This is a Christmas gift for my daughter the artist. I buy her at least one every Christmas and several throughout the year. They are the ones that she prefers.",4 "Great Starter Sketchbook. The paper is very high quality. I especially like the solid backing; it makes it easier to sketch on the go. I also like that the book is spiral bound and perforated so I can remove pages as necessary. I am in college taking a fine arts requirement, and needed a basic sketchbook. This exceeded my expectations.",4 "Drawing rocks! My teacher recommended me to use this kind of paper and now I understand why. The paper was very high quality and very easy to make a wide range of shades of colors on it when drawing and easily erasable when mistakes are made. Absolutely love the quality!",4 "drawing pad Decent paper.Arrived undamaged, packaged nicely.Could have had more pages.Didn't handle pastels very well.",3 "Great Pad This is a great pad, and very easy to use. A must have for anyone who loves to draw, sketch, etc.!-Speedi",4 "The best drawing pad ever I have never used a drawing pad better then this one, the paper is excellent for anything and comes second to none, I would definatly recommend this item to anyone.",4 "BEAUTIFUL! I myself am not an artist, but my friends little sister is amazing. She was quite ecstatic when receiving this present! I myself as a buyer will say that this product came well in it's package. No tears, or folds. Great job buy the seller!",4 "Right size Right tone Required drawing pad for an art course. Pleasantly surprised at how the ivory tone just softened the entire piece I was working on. I plan to keep this pad in my personal stock from now on.",4 "Absolutely the Best Paper for drawing! I work in a lot of prisma color pencils as well as other artist pencils and this is the VERY best paper that I have found to use...... I was told once that you are only as good as your tools..... I totally believe this! This paper is wonderful!! I very much recommend it to other artists!",4 "Great price I bought this for my daughter with a couple different drawing books cause she loves to draw...this was a great price!",4 "Review of Order This item was also originally ordered for Christmas, but is being held for my daughter's birthday in January. It arrived within the promised time frame and came in perfect condition. This will be an additional gift to go with the art kit that was also ordered.",4 "Strathmore drawing pad Excellent. Just what I ordered as a part of a Christmas gift for my daughter, who was a fine arts major in college and is now doing some multi-media dabbling....",3 "nice pad, small though This pad looks bigger than it is, I suppose I should have paid more attention to the actual measurements, lesson learned.",2 "Great purchase! Arrived quickly. Quality item. No problems. Is what they advertised it to be. My daughter was really happy to get this on Christmas morning.",4 "Strathmore 400 Series Drawing paper pad 8 x 10 My daughter is an artist and she absolutely loved getting this for Christmas. She says its one of the best drawing papers out there. The price was OK, I do feel if I had shopped around I could have found the same thing a bit cheaper but I just didn't have time, so I paid a higher price for the convenience.",4 "CHRISTmas gift Ordered along with an art set and other sketch pad for an 8 year old aspiring young artist! Hope he enjoys!",3 "Drawing Pad My granddaughter LOVES the gift we got her for Christmas. We got paint and pencils to go with it also.",4 "drawing pad The note pads have nice heavy duty paped for drawing. The girls will have a lot of practice drawing in it",4 "Drawing Paper Pad I bought this as a Christmas present for my great niece to go along with the Art supplies that I bought her because she just loves to drawal.",4 "Sketch Papers Strathmore 400 fits my style. It is heavy enough to not to crease and it's size fits perfect on my scanner",4 "More Paper! The drawing paper is great, very good quality, but i think there should be more sheets then 24 sheet because they go by fast especially if you are taking a college art class.",3 "Drawing Paper This is a great product to slip into a bag for those times when inspiration strikes. The paper is smooth and durable.It stands up to a heavy hand and heavy ink. If you looking for drawing paper and want it to be portable this is the product for you. Not good for a finished piece, best for sketches.",3 "Sketch pad art I ordered 3 for my 5 year old daughter and it is a perfect size for a little artist. In elementary school all of the kids have them as work/art pads and its a great way to save their work. If I really like a picture its already on artist paper which is durable and professional. She is learning to draw from ""Art for Kids"" and this size pad is perfect. We have a beautiful cheetah drawing and some other animals.",4 "Nice for the beginner Bought this for my pre-teen as she is learing how to be a better artist and it was a great price for a great product.",4 "Its a sketch pad. There is nothing that I can type here that will make a difference on your choice to buy this. If your already an artist I dont need to tell you anything about this pad that you dont already know. But if your not an artist this thing is amazing it has a hidden set of wings that can make it fly.",4 "Wonderful drawing paper I have the 14 x 17 pad, but it's the same paper and series.First of all, the paper is cream colored, not white. The quality is amazing. You can feel the texture, yet it's smooth. Your graphite pencils will love these.Though of course it's a little bit expensive... this is definitely for projects of some sort, not something for random sketching.Also I like how my drawings look for vintage or so, because of the color of the paper. Your pencils definitely glide, and the graphite of whatever pencil you have stands out.I'd recommend this, again for like projects or something. I have to use this for school assignments.",4 "Drawing paper Art supplies are expensive and when you buy for several users being able to purchase excellent products on line for a reasonable cost is a great benefit. I would purchase this again and probably will since my artists use them all the time.",3 "Strathmore 8X10 Drawing paper Nice quality drawing paper. Nice drawing size paper to mat and frame . Also a gift for my Granddaughter for her art classes.",4 "love it! As an illustration major at UArts, it's a must to have the very best drawing materials. Being a college kid, money is always an issue. However, this sketch pad was only $5 - an absolute steal! It was packaged very nicely and I'm so excited to use this.",4 "Not damaged So, I was so happy to find out this wasn't damaged at all in the delivery process. With it being a paper product, you can see how I was worried. It came in perfectly though and my 9 year old, little artistic, niece loved it.",4 "WONDERFUL This was a wonderful book for my daughter. She loves to draw and I got this with her pastels and pad and worked out like a dream. Thanks",4 "Strathmore 18-Inch by 24-Inch Drawing Medium Paper Pad, 24-Sheet I bought this for my son who is taking a college art class. He was thrilled to death. This is a large size drawing pad and they make the same size canvases as well.",4 "Great Economical, nice, useful and great drawing pad for amateurs such as myself (although I bet it's even more useful for actual artists!)",4 "perfect size for what I needed! I bought two of these to serve as a replacement sketch pad in the "Compact & Portable Sketch Folio" that I and my boyfriend have. It is slightly smaller than the one the set originally came with, but it fits great and serves our purpose perfectly!",4 "Good quality. I bought this for my daughter who is an budding artist and the quality is great, the same I would get at AC Moore. The packaging kept it in great condition. 4 stars not 5, because, well, it's just paper. I was able to get free shipping and the pricing was the same or better than going to the store.",3 "Great for studies and preliminary drawings. This paper is has a great texture that holds graphite well. I don't use it for finished art because I prefer sturdier surfaces such as illustration board, but I adore this paper as something to draw my initial sketches and studies on. :D",4 "Perfect Exactly what my young artist wanted, I will purchase more in the future. It was exactly as describled and willmake a great gift",4 "Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad The item arrived in ample time. I am pleased with my purchase, and like the fact that I can remove the paper effortlessly. The color is nice not white more like a beige color which I had not used in the past but it peaked my interest so I have been enjoying working out my art using this edition of the Strathmore series I wish they had the same size type of paper 8x10 in white or all black background it would be great with use of my prismacolors. Over all I am pleased with my purchase!",3 "great! really nice quality, excelent size and actually pretty cheap, so basically prefect ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !",4 "Misleading title and product info I ordered this pad thinking it has 400 pages but only has 24 pages. The number of sheets is not mentioned anywhere in the product description.",1 "Excellent service Product arrived before I expected and in excellent condition. I would recommend this seller.",4 "Not worth the price The price was 3.49 per tablet, but by the time I paid shipping, I ended up paying around $6.00 per tablet. Plus, the edges were dog earred from shipping. Definitely NOT worth it.",0 "a waste! I purchased this product without thinking much about it! I was very dissapointed but it was no ones fault but my own! The price was good but by the time I paid shipping it cost me over $12.00 that I could have bought for 5 in the store!",0 "Dissatisfied The postage cost more than the art work. Ridiculous! I thought it would be easy to order my Christmas gifts on line to save time--it saved time but cost me more in shipping. The postage should not have been more than a dollar. it Was Just A Tablet For Drawing!!!",0 "Confused The name of this product says ""Strathmore Drawing Paper PADS"", typically meaning more than one. This only ended up being ONE drawing pad and I was very upset with it.",0 "Bad Sellers When items (new) were refused and sent back to the seller, they refunded $0.66 of the total. How does that work? I would never buy from them again.",0 "perfect small hole This punch creates a true 3/16" hole. It is perfect for threading a string or ribbon through for your handmade gift tag or to add a tassle to a bookmark. It is my favorite of all my small hole punches.",4 "Tenacious little buggers! These are very powerful little magnets. They are not for small children. They are great for organizing the kid's artwork and such on your fridge. Just a couple of them are enough to hold our large calender to the fridge. When transporting my kitchen knife to a picnic or BBQ, I make a sheath by rolling up the knife in several layers of paper from a brown paper bag and then use a couple of these magnets to secure it. The paper doesn't unroll or slip off the knife. I put one magnet in the tip of the driver bit for my drill/driver, now I can dip the tip into a box of screws and pull out six or seven at a time. I bought some larger magnets also, they are insanely powerful! I use one to help keep my screw and nail containers organized. No more poked fingers trying to get sheetrock screws out from the bottom of my bag. A fun and useful product.",4 "These are tiny, freakin' strong magnets. I got these for an art project. The plan is to make ""bones"" out of air dry or oven bake clay, embed the magnets in the ends, and stick them together later to impress my paleontology teacher. I didn't actually do this project (yet,) but these magnets are crazy.Just for laughs I wore a few around as magnetic earrings, and they start to seriously hurt after an hour or two. And my ears still hurt for a few days after. If you're looking for magnetic earring parts, get smaller magnets. These ones are too big and strong!I read that they can sometimes break when you're playing around with them, but I've done plenty of playing and none have chipped so far. They're kinda hard to get apart if your fingernails are really short.PS: they're about half the size of the eraser on a new pencil. Like, if you lopped off the top half of the eraser, that's about the size. But don't underestimate the power of the magnetic side!",4 "Addicting I can't seem to get enough of these little magnets. I'm using this set to hold up Christmas cards over the fireplace. My fireplace mantel and surround is drywall with metal edging underneath. These little things hold up cards on these thin pieces of metal no problem. No more tape to deal with and they are thin enough to easily hide inside the slightly opened card.",4 "Perfect magnets I was looking for simple-looking magnets that were small but strong, for holding up holiday photo cards, kids art, etc on the fridge and these couldn't be more perfect for that job. They are just small enough to be hardly noticeable when holding something up while still being big enough for me to be able to manipulate them without too much difficulty. These little suckers are STRONG though--it can be tough getting two of them apart, so it's useful to have some good fingernails. I keep these lined up along the very top of my fridge door when not in use so my kids can't get ahold of them.",4 "Terrific magnets I used them in place of latches on my cupboard doors -- drill a shallow hole slightly deeper than the magnet and secure with epoxy, on both the door and frame. As other reviewers have mentioned, these are super strong little magnets so they don't have to actually touch to keep the cupboard doors closed. Pretty cool. :)",4 "We love these I was so sick of my kids papers falling off the fridge, I decided to spend the money on these babies. Totally worth it! I can stick 2! greeting cards with one magnet, it doesn't even slide. My only issue is they are really small, and I'm constantly worried about a kid swallowing one and getting injured. They stick through earlobes and nostrils, too!",3 "great magnets wish that they were packaged in a container like the picture advertized instead of a bag as keeping them would have been easier but great magnets nonetheless.",3 "Magcraft 1/4 Magnets Great little magnets! I use them on the fridge to hold things up or in my cubicle to put papers up or hold small metal objects on the walls.",3 "Very powerful! What a great deal! very powerful for there size. my local hardware store has these for $6.00 for 10 magnets,so this is a very good deal,fingernails are a must for pulling these apart!! I will be buying more!",4 "Curiously strong... These little guys are strong. 3 or 4 times stronger than ordinary fridge magnets. I glue them to pens and hang them off the freezer.",4 "Product is great, delivery a little slow Although this took a little longer than I expected to arrive on my doorstep (I was told it was shipped the day after I ordered, but it took a couple weeks), the product was just as described and was just what I needed. These are some strong little magnets - pretty awesome.",3 "POWERFUL magnets These little guys may be small, but they're powerful. Four of them will hold up a heavy pair of scissors on my fridge. One will hold up my credit card bill for that month (so I don't forget to pay it). Two fit inside the barrel of a ball point pen, so that I can stick it to the fridge, and never have to go hunting for a pen when I need one.",4 "LITTLE BUT IT TALLAWA (STRONG) SMALL AND STRONG, THATS IT, THEY ARE THE SIZE OF THE SMALLEST BUTTON FOR CLOTHING. BUT STRONG.",4 "Very Strong, Very Well-Packaged What more is there to say? A well-intended family member bought other -inch button magnets from an arts and crafts store for decorative magnets my fiancée and I were including as part of our wedding favors. Sadly, after a single inch of .125-inch plexiglass was included, the magnet was no longer strong enough to hold up a placecard the size of a business card.Just ONE of these magnets was strong enough to hold up everything, and it has less than a quarter of the volume of the store-bought ones!As the title indicates, the magnets are reliably well-made and the package ensures they will arrive safely. Buy with confidence.",4 "Super Strong Magnets! Great magnets. Very, very strong. A little too strong...they were difficult to pull apart from each other. But, once pulled apart, they do a great job holding up multiple pages on the fridge.",3 "Excellent magnets - NOT TOYS These are very, very strong magnets. They should not be used as ""refrigerator magnets"" or children's toys. I ordered these to use with pyrolytic graphite for a diamagnetism science project. Using these magnets I was able to get 0.5"" squares of pyrolytic graphite to levitate around 2 to 3 mm. They are very, very strong and will painfully pinch your fingers if you are not careful while using them. Read the packaging before using.If using for levitation experiments, be sure to to arrange the magnets with the poles facing upward.",4 "strong magnets these magnets may be small but they are powerful is sugest wraping them in electrical tape to make sure they dont chip",4 "fun magnets These are probably the best choice if you are looking for magnets to goof off with. They are big enough to feel how strangely strong the force is, but small enough to be able to separate with your hands and not hurt yourself too bad. You can still pinch the crap out of a finger, but they won't break the skin. The bad reviews saying that they crack too easily is silly, this is a cube of pure neodymium, it is an element with set properties. That is like complaining about how gold is too heavy. Wrap them in electrical tape to cushion them when they snap together and they won't chip.",4 "Cube Magnets Chip Apart After Continued Use The magnets were for my son and he was using them for a project. After continued use, the corner of the magnets started to chip which then caused small cuts on his finger tips becuase of the sharp fragments the came off of the magnets. We ended up throwing away the magnets after a couple days of use.",0 "1/2 inch rare earth magnets These magnets are super powerful! Be careful not to get your finger or any skin in between them when they connect because they slam together and will pinch you! I haven't had it happen to me yet, but I read the reviews and used caution. They are a lot of fun though.",4 "Really Strong Magnets Rare earth magnets are really the strongest you can get. Not only do they have a ton of uses, but they're just fun!",3 "Fun These magnets are fun for goofing around with, but they're really too strong to be of much use. These things are incredibly strong. I was able to move a pair of scissors across my granite counter top by moving this magnet underneath. I was also able to move stuff across my office desktop (1 3/4"" thick) by moving the magnet underneath. Pretty cool.After playing around with the magnets and pair of scissors (bad idea, I know), I discovered that the scissors were polarized. Now my office scissors have a north and a south. Weird.As others have pointed out, these things are insanely strong and really hurt if you pinch yourself. They're also very brittle and chip easily. That magnetic piece of shrapnel is pretty deadly!The bad news for me is that I didn't realize how many of the surfaces in my office aren't real metal. I thought I'd be able to use these on my file drawers, but the drawers are fake--only the sides of the cabinets work. Oh well.I wish I could think of a good use for these. They're a really cool desk toy though. Just keep them away from your wallet and your electronics.",3 "Strong and reliable Very strong for the size. A little concerned about having them near my digital/electronics though. Works perfectly for adding weight to the top of my film camera. They can span out at least three rows without falling or sliding. Magnets may chip slightly if not careful.",4 "Ridiculous strong Like other reviewers have said, these are ridiculous strong. A little scary perhaps. And yes, within about 4 minutes of playing with them, I did chip off part of one by snapping the magnets together.I've used them to attach to fabric-covered cubicle walls, and they are still really hard to pull off. Even in the package they come in, you can affix paperclips to the side of the plastic tube. That's a good half-inch of space between the magnets and the outside of the packaging. A previous reviewer that suggested using these as a stud finder was right on, I had magnets sticking all over the walls.",4 "Good rare earth magnets I ordered these for my granson, (14 years old), and he was very satified with them. They arrived within two days, and the price was better than any other web site, so I was very satified (again) with Amazon.",4 "super strong these are very strong magnetsthey stick together through your palm pretty easily when new and can stick through your wristi recommend you wrap them in some sort of tape because they do slam into each other/other metals and chipthese are strong and you will have a lot of fun messing around with your friends with them",4 "Super powerful magnets We bought these magnets to go with another purchase of thinking putty. They are very strong and fun for the kids to perform experiments with various objects around the house. As recommended on the website, small children should be careful or they could get pinched.",4 "Fun, but too powerful and brittle for any real use I bought these for different two reasons: 1) to meet my legitimate magnet needs, and 2) as a toy. I think these fail at #1, but are great for #2. For actual magnet needs, these are just too powerful for most applications. It's very difficult to separate the magnets from one another, they connect with their attractions VERY forcefully, and they're very brittle, breaking quite easily. For example, I experimented with one as a fridge magnet, and it made contact with the fridge so hard that it actually scratched the paint on the door and chipped the corner of the magnet--and I was being careful not to let it slam into the fridge! These did do a good job at magnetizing screwdrivers, but again, it didn't take long for them to start chipping away and breaking.As toys, however, these are great fun! I must emphasize, though, that these are **dangerous** and **NOT FOR YOUNG KIDS**, seriously, these can cause some severe pain. Even when I was trying to be careful, I hurt myself many times with these magnets. If two of these are attracted to each other and you're in their way, they can deliver a pinch you won't soon forget, often involving bruising and swelling!So have fun with these, prepare to get hurt a few times, and keep them out of little hands. Overall, if you're looking for magnets as a tool or utility device, these probably aren't best for you. If you're a teenager or college kid looking for some silly fun, these can provide some cheap entertainment.",1 "NOT FOR KIDS!!!! bruised a 28 year old! I bought this item for a ""special"" 4th grader who is on a ""points system"" (he gets rewards for certain number of desired behaviors). He loves magnets and has enjoyed similar magnets. I was drawn in by the ""super strength"" of these magnets. Well, they weren't lying. I was giving them a test run by putting them on either side of my hand to see if they would still attract one another and they snapped around the side of my hand, sandwiching a tiny bit of my skin in between them. It took a few moments to get them apart, and its been almost a week and i still have blood pooled under my skin and a magnet-length bruise left as proof of their strength. Needless to say i DID NOT give them to my kid. If it made financial sense, i would attempt to send them back, seeing as i have no use for them.",2 "Fun, fun, fun I bought these because I've always liked magnets. They are very strong and have held through a 1.5 inch piece of wood. They can also get you if you're not careful. I've been pinched trying to get them apart and they come back together. They also chipped a little, but I see that as more of my fault for letting them slam against each other.",3 "Great Magnets I got these large magnets for my Dad and Father-in-Law. They are very entertaining, and surprisingly useful for picking up tools and loose parts.",3 "Super strong! Great for school projects. These small and powerful magnets will amaze you!Great quality, fit and finish, highly recommend for whatever use you have in mind!",4 "Magnets Great products, extremelly powerfull. If you place them together, you will have a hard time takeing htem apart.The only problem is that if you placed them somewhat together, they will SNAP together and that causes them to start chipping apart. But that is what all magnets i guess...",4 "OMG MAGNETS!! I purchased these magnets so I could stick 1 or 2 on the bottom of my motorcycle so traffic lights would register my bike. They worked great for that. I used the extra magnets as fridge magnets. I can practically hold phonebook to the fridge with these (Ok not a phonebook, but they are powerful).Be careful with these around kids as they tend to pinch if you get them close to each other, like all powerful magnets.",4 "Magnets These magnets are very powerful! You can feel the magnetic force from several inches away. The magnets are also very hard to separate from each other and can spring together powerfully, with anything in between: including fingers.",4 "Very strong! Holding a furniture pad to a door! I am very impressed with the strength of these little 1/2-inch cube magnets!Six magnets can hold a heavy 80""x72"" furniture blanket/pad (Gleason FP7280 from Lowes) to a double metal door with windows. The blanket has to touch the floor, or else it will try to slide down the side of the smooth metal door. Since 4-6 magnets hold so well, I'm sure 8-12 of these magnets would prevent any sliding.We needed to temporarily insulate the door and the furniture blanket was the perfect size. I wasn't real sure if these magnets would do the trick so I ordered several packages of them. Four magnets (one package) are almost enough, but six seem very sturdy. They've been holding the blankets in place without any problem for 4 days.I'm sure I will use these magnets for all kinds of things after we find permanent window coverings for this large door.",4 "Awesomeness in a box These things are great. It's not often you can get sheer awesomeness in a box, but these guys sure come close. Very powerful (I've got lots of stuff on my fridge - Christmas cards and stuff like that - and I've got a couple of these holding stacks of paper like a quarter inch thick to the fridge with no problem), very cool. A bit hard to take apart, especially with greasy fingers. And they might be a bit strong for some people. For instance, some female friends of mine had some real difficulty being able to separate them. But that's the sort of strength I wanted and that's what these things deliver. Totally sweet. Highly recommended. Just don't put them anywhere close to your computer if you like your data.",4 "good These are some high quality magnets, I used them for a project and worked great. Of course, these might crack if you let them slam together which is why I let go the one star. Only if the coating was much more dense. Otherwise great product and highly recommend it.",3 "great got them to take part in a science fair and the project required magnets. much to my supprise they were very strong. the strongest attraction that i ever experienced with a magnet of that size. they were perfect for the job",4 "My Wonderful Magnets These are the best magnets I have ever had and I plan to get some more of them.",3 "POWERFUL I used these magnets and some superglue to hang items in my work cube. The worked great and really helped with my project!! They are very powerful and one should be very careful handling them as they are attracted to each other over a surprising long distance. NOT something for children to play with.",4 "Strong Magnets! I got these magnets to use as a stud finder in my apartment. I think the walls are 1/2 inch textured drywall, but using all 4 together, finding screws in studs is a snap. These magnets are strong enough to have all 4 sticking out from the wall without me holding them when they're placed over a screw. They work great!",4 "Very Powerful magnets! These are hard not to play with but be careful! These are some of the most powerful magnets I've ever found. They are very effective for a lot of legitimate uses, but they are also addictive to play with. You must be careful when playing with them though because they will snap together so hard they will easily chip each other.",4 "Unbelievably strong. Really ... it's actually difficult to imagine how strong these small magnets are. I am totally amazed.Nicely finished product too.Unbelievably strong.",4 "Pretty cool magnets I bought these magnets in hope of holding down some parts when I take apart airsoft guns, they are basically mini air compressors. They did not hold anything down, but they are very strong. They crack and chip very easily, just simply attempting to break them apart from each other results in breaking them. But they are very strong.",3 "Durability! I was amazed by how easy they start to break in little pieces from the magnets so I was kind of dissapointed in that point of view but the other think that I was really surprised is that this magnet are pretty strong so you need to be careful with your fingers. But just think do you really need it? For what? And for how long?",2 "They were great magnets until they started to break. I bought these magnets to use and to play with because they were only $10. They were a great buy. I couldn't believe how strong they were and it was fun to see if people could pull them apart. However, with in 24 hours they started to break and crumble. The chrome plating started to peel. Now they are useless. I don't know if they were defective or not? Anybody? They were cool until they broke.",2 "Magcraft NSNO607 I bought it for my stepson (17 yrs old). He play and enjoy with it.",4 "Powerful but very brittle These magnets are really powerful - it needs considerable effort to separate them from one another. I do not have any particular use for them, I just like magnets and got these to play with. I like square shaped magnets and that is the reason I did not go for Buckyballs. These are fun to play with too, but one needs to be careful - especially fingers as the skin might get caught in between. If you get them too close to your laptop/PC, you run the risk of damaging your HDD. My laptop rebooted once I got it too close to the processor.In general they are very good and powerful. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because they are very brittle. Within first week half the magnets had some chipping. I wonder if they could enclose the magnet within some kind of resin/rubber to make it less prone to flaking.",2 "Works Great Very durable and they work great, would buy again and most likely will.(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)",4 "Not good enough These magnets are not strong enough to find metal backing or metal studs through 5/8"" dry wall. They can only find screw heads. If you use them daily like I do, buy stronger ones. These are going back. I hope I save somene their money!",0 "Danger - Beware! We recently painted probably half the walls in our office with magnetic paint. We read that neodymium magnets work best with this paint so I purchased 4 styles in varying sizes to see which one we liked before purchasing a large quantity. This particular style was the worst of the four. The magnets are so strong it's almost impossible to get them apart. If you do manage to get them apart the pull is so strong that they will grab each other pinching whatever gets in the way like fingers and skin. When I got the skin of my fingers pinched it hurt a lot! The magnets were so heavy that when we put them on the wall they slid right down (and adhered to the metal heater cover near the baseboard). They do stick to metal file cabinets but again, very difficult to get off. If you have a product that is hard (to say the least!!!) to use, what good is it. When they got near each other and the force of attraction took over the magnets also chipped as apparently this material is very brittle. So the edges are rough and torn on one magnet. This is not a great product and I think it needs more warning about use and some development before it's really something that can be useful.",0 "Very Strong Magnets, Very Brittle Exterior These magnets are incredibly strong. I've placed all four of them in a row & used them as a stud finder -- they are drawn to nails in drywall like fleas to a dog.If you allow these magnets to slam together, you may end up with surface cracks and/or chips on some of them.",3 "Best magnets for fooling around with VERY strong. The size combined with the strength of them make them very hard to take apart. You can use the edge of a table to help separate them.Magnets are brittle. Allowing them to slam together WILL result in them chipping. They are also almost too strong to have them NOT slam together... They are strong enough to pinch fingers pretty good too. Not a toy (for little kids, anyway...).Packaging is pretty neat as well. Fun magnets.",4 "Very strong magnets These magnets are as amazing as everyone says. It is extremely difficult to separate two of them. Not everyone can do it. They're great for fascinating the kids. I've have them for at least a couple weeks, and my 10-year-old son was playing with them yesterday. He had one under our two-inch thick wood table and one on top, and he was moving the one on top around (really). They're great for holding thick objects on the fridge, and they're not as hard to pull of the fridge as they are to separate from each other. The force will amaze you, and we have had blood blisters from a person getting them too close and having them snap together. Mine have been played with extensively, and there's only a couple chips, so they're not that brittle.",4 "Ridiculously strong!!! I just got them in the mail a couple of hours ago and I can attest to their strength! I'm a 30 y.o. male in good physical condition and even for me is not easy to separate two of these suckers when they get together.I have a little Day-Timer month organizer that's 5""x3"" and over 40 pages and just one of these magnets can hold it against my metal board without a problem!Highly recommend them to anyone. They're also very fun to work with.Just as a note, they are cubed but not 100% perfectly shaped. If you're wanting these for some highly technical and sensitive experiments these are not for you, but they're also not intended to be.",4 "Very good Super strong but brittle. Tossing them at each other made them explode. That is practically a selling point, though.",4 "Excellent magnets I bought these for holding a magnetic knife rack onto a fridge, but also ordered the 1/2"" x 1/16"" round types which work better because I need 3/8"" to come flush with the housing.We have not had any problem with chipping, no signs of fragility, but they are very strong. Our fifteen year old finds them extremely difficult to separate, the adults just find it hard work. With damp hands I can't remove them from the fridge, and even dry I have to rock them to break the hold.They come in a double walled tube which is just sufficient to keep them from sticking to everything and messing with any ferrous metalwork they come close to.Good to play with, but be careful round credit cards, CRT monitors, and anything else that is susceptible to magnetic fields.",4 "Dangerous and Fun These things are dangerous. Which, of course, makes them quite fun. They will chip if you allow them to hit each other forcefully, which will happen frequently unless you're VERY careful (I've broken one so far). Very strong. Would purchase again if I could figure out something useful to do with them.",4 "Impressively Strong Damn they are strong. Kinda fund item to have. Never really understood magnetism, and now that I have these, I still have no clue how magnetism works. But I do have fun playing with these :)",4 "Broken after 5 minutes This magnets are really strong, but after 5 minutes playing with them now 3 of 4 are broken because they attract between each one so hard that it is almost imposible to avoid the crash.",1 "Great little magnets! This is the first I've used rare earth magnets. They are very powerful! Really have to struggle to pull them apart. I'm using them on top of two metal cabinets to hold a fluorescent light fixture in place.",4 "Varied markers Well, at first I thought this product seemed very expensive but after some research I found it really is a bargain for the quality and content. The price overall is less expensive than buy the same amount of markers seperately, and the fact that the case is included simply adds value. The markers themselves are Copic quality for sure! I absolutely love them and I recommend the product for anyone and everyone!",4 "Gift was well received I bought this calligraphy and ink set as a gift for my niece for Christmas and she was thrilled. I also bought a book about calligraphy to go with it and I recommend you do the same unless you are already familiar with everything. The set doesn't come with any information on what each item is or how it's used. But the set seemed to be complete and presented well. Like I said, she was thrilled.",3 "I asked for and received this item as a gift. It's a very nicely presented Sumi-E painting set. I would call it more of a traveling kit because it is so small. I had never tried sumi-e before, and now that I have started, I realize it is easier to do with a much larger, thicker brush than the ones provided in this kit. Also, though grinding the ink is interesting in a meditative, old world sort of way, using black watercolor paint is quicker and easier. Still, I like the way this set is made, and it does make a lovely gift. As for the seller, shipping, et al, it was A+ all the way.",2 "Brush caligraphy set This item is much small than anticipated but includes everything pictured. The box is beautiful and it will make a nice gift.",2 "Heavy Duty? If you only need to punch a few pages, this will do it. I'm not sure what exactly is ""heavy duty"" about it - it punches no more sheets, nor any better, than your standard walmart 3 hole punch. Your only advantage with this piece is that it will do the 2 hole punch as well. If you are looking for ""heavy duty"" keep looking. And if you print on paper thicker than tissue paper - you're not going to get 20 pages into thse little slots.",1 "Just as advertised! I use 3-hole and 2-hole punches a lot (far more than the average Joe). When I saw this product, it was like a dream...and for the most part, it works as advertised. The ""locks"" are a pit cumbersome to work at the moment, but I'm sure they'll smooth out over time.For those who look at the picture and say to themselves ""that would be nice"" I strongly recommend the purchase.",3 "Swarovski gems Great assortment of colors. I am very pleased with all of these bicones and cannotwait to create with them............earrings are my choice for them!",4 "nothing special These beads are just okay. They are equally as pretty as beads I have found at any craft store, I expected them to be more special. They are also about 1/4 the size I expected them to be (likely my misunderstanding). They are cute beads but I would need the entire lot of 500 to make even a small hat look pretty. I assume I would likely need multiple packs to create a dress, shirt, or any of the multiple craft projects I like to create. These do not suit my needs at all and will thus be sent back. If you have a good understanding of the size of the beads and if your indended project is a bracelet for a child, earrings, or other tiny project - these will most likely suit your needs. They are pretty. I should also mention that I wouldn't give these to a child (under 10 at least) because I think handling them would be frustrating and difficult.",2 "dissapointed Never arrived...hard to communicate with seller..they wanted me to remind them to look into the fact my product never arrived as they were on vacation and I had to wait till they got back...never buy from this person again!!Really wanted these crystals for a project I was working on!!",0 "baaa humbug i just received this shipment of beads which arrived lose in a box, one plastic bag containing 25 smaller plastic bags. the colors are indeed beautiful. of course, i had to use a magnifying glass to appreciate the colors. the description clearly states, ""4 mm"". that's about 220 beads strung together on a piece of string one yard long. in other words, the 20 of each color could be placed on the head of a dime and you'd still have space to see fdr's face. given the $30.00 price tag, the running total of 6'6"" comes to 78"" or about 38 cents per inch for beads so narrow i couldn't see them very clearly. while i was satisfied with the pretty colors, i am sorely disappointed in the miniscule size and the relatively very high price. i'd also purchased elsewhere a set of 400 beads, each about 9 times the mass, which included string and a wooden box, for 60% of this price. this might be a highly meaningful set for professional collectors of small beads, but, for this novice buying a set for his daughter to put together, it took away 2 christmas presents that i could have bought her that she would have been satisfied with. so, i give this, as i always give a grade, a ""D"" and i don't recommend the purchase of this product for anyone. professional collectors of small beads might like it.",0 "Absolutely Lovely!! Wonderful Variety! Happy NOT AB :) These are fabulous!!! I was a little hesitant to order these beads due to the mixed reviews, but I am SO glad I did! Each baggie is labeled perfectly, and you receive 20 beads each in 25 different colors. And they average out to only 6 cents each, which is the cheapest I could find anywhere for Swarovskis. I'm kind-of new to beading, so I like having all the different colors for my learning and experimenting. They are all beautiful! Some of my favorites: Indicolite, Smoke Topaz, Emerald, Blue Zircon, Chrysolite, and Sapphire. I like that the beads are NOT AB. I think AB is often over-done, and the crystals are beautiful enough without the added shine of AB. Well done, THANK YOU!!",4 "Awesome Received the crystals in a very timely fashion and was so happy with them. They are awesome. I have been making jewelry for 18 yrs and know my crystals. Ordering more after I am done with this.",4 "Buy these now and you won't be sorry. I priced these at Hobby Lobby and maybe you could get them at just the right time and with a 40% off coupon but I think these are still a little bit cheaper. I was amazed at the colors and I can't wait to use them.",4 "beautiful assortment of crystals I agree with other reviewers that the price wasn't a steal, but I'm still glad I purchased this beautiful assortment of crystals. The color selection was wide enough the accomodate several different beading projects and the sparkle is just amazing. If you haven't used Swarovski crystals in your beading projects, you're missing out!!!",4 "Awesome Collection I cannot believe how quickly this item arrived (4 days after I ordered it!). But I was even more amazed to find such a beautiful range of colors. This was a fantastic purchase from start to finish.",4 "500 crystals.. some look fake, some look ok. These are some super tiny beads. 20 per color won't let me make a single color bracelet..or anything for that matter. The colors ( each containing 20 beads) I received were 3 shades of light pink. 3 shades of green. 1 black, 1 white. 5 of champagne/beige. 3 shades of blue. 4 shades of purple. 2 of red. 2 of orange. The different shades are not really complimentary to each other.I just wish there were more of the same colors so I could make better use of the crystals.",2 "Gorgeous These are gorgeous! I received them promptly and in individual packages. Very beautiful, even color and high shine. I'm looking forward to additional purchases of different shapes.",4 "Crystals nice product, as promised, thank you. Product was swarovsky crystal beads with holes in the center, a little fragile but pretty",4 "Swarkies through and through I've been using Swarkies for over a decade and there is a difference between the older-style 16-facet bicones and the 32-facet bicones that are the standard now. I can't afford mistakes in my work so I can't afford to make mistakes in dealing with merchants, and I have come back to this merchant repeatedly for exceptional prices on genuine merchandise.As an aside, many places liquidated the older crystals when the newer cuts came out and they are STILL being sold off by those savvy folks!Z",4 "Repulsive! Looks like Plastic! DO NOT BUY!!! So I order this on Thursday, get it on Monday, great shipping. I open the bag carrying the little bags and i open a little bag and pour the ""Swarovskis"" on my table. They were horrendous! They looked so cheap-looking and tacky and just plain ugly. They screamed fake. They looked like those plastic bead sets you buy for 3+ kids, only in 4mm versions. I opened the rest of them. Oh my goodness was I mad I just threw away $30 on this crap. FIRST OF ALL: the beads were fat, dull, and horribly shaped and cut. SECOND OF ALL: some were chipped, completely broken and some broke when i touched them. THIRD OF ALL: they gave me tiny, round, matte, powder blue beads. Now you must be wondering: ""why is she going off about them, they are fine. Well ladies and gents, forgive me if i sound dramatic but i take my Swarovskis very seriously. They are the main part on my jewelry and creations and I am fatally obsessed with them. Needless to say, I couldn't bare to look at that sick joke they call beads, much less mix them with my (REAL) swarovski collection. It was a slap in the face to get those horrid beads. At first i tried to convince myself they weren't that bad so I proceeded to make a bracelet I was meaning to make with glorious Swarovskis. But when I started i just couldn't lie to myself like that and just threw them all away before I puked. Then I drove to my local craft store to ease my pain of the eye sore those other ""swarovskis"" had caused earlier. Luckily for me, there was a sale for 2 for $6 of swarovski packets, so all in all i got 60 REAL swarovskis for $6 and i felt much better. So what I'm saying is DON'T THROW YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP and invest in some REAL, stunning, incomparable, Swarovski beads.",0 "SPARKLE SPARKLE!!!! I LOVE TO MAKE JEWLERY AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL IS MY FAVORITE WHEN IN SUNLIGHT THE SPARKLING LIGHT THE BEADS TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY IF YOU ARE INTO MAKING JEWLEREY THEN THESE ARE THE BEADS FOR YOU AND IN SUCH A VARITEY OF COLOR THIS IS A BEAD MAKERS HEAVEN!!",4 "Nice collection but questionable quality The order arrived quicker than expected and the detailed packing impressed me. Though the colors were repeated and some were short in count and some looked really fake. Over all, good quantity but not quality. Would think twice if I had to buy it next time.",1 "bead review 2 This is the second bead purchase I have made from Amazon. I hope you have more bargins like this in the future. Finding good prices on jewelry making supplies is very hard and the quality is just as good as the ""bead stores""",4 "Great Product! This is a wonderful lot of crystal beads at a great price. Will buy more again.",4 "LOVE LOVE LOVE these beads! Do not even read any other review under 5 stars. These beads are beautiful and come EXACTLY as described. Perfectly labeled, individually bagged, then bagged in a larger bag to prevent loss. I ordered Preciosa beads just days before ordering these- cheaper and larger quantity- but you get what you pay for. I was missing over half of them because someone put all of them in one ripped bag and I did not get the colors as advertised- needless to say they were returned and I bought these. Not the case with these beads. I can't stress enough how worth it they are! Spend the few extra dollars compared to the knock offs and you will be pleasantly surprised with these gems. The colors shown in the picture do not do justice to the brilliance and color the beads actually are. The fire color is my favorite... it literally looks like fire with multiple colors. Amazing. The seller packaged the neatly organized bags in a larger bag, and then placed that in a bubble wrapped envelope so there wasn't a chance any beads would escape. Marvelous job! Would/Will buy from again!",4 "High quality product These stones were on my granddaughter's wish list. They're beautiful, have lots of color and there is a great variety. Great gift for anyone who makes/sells jewelry.",4 "Nice variety Wide variety of pretty colors. I like to make earrings and it has been fun to have so many choices to coordinate with the beads that I use.",4 "Perfection! Exactly as represented and Swarovskis are always a treat to receive! All baggies labelled with the proper color.Thanks so much, I'll order again when I run out.",4 "Beautiful! I'm not one to be able to tell if it's "real" Swarovski or not, but these beads look beautiful. There is a nice variety of colors (which is why I got them) and they sparkle so prettily. They came in little baggies. I, too, wish the bags had the label of the color, but it's ok. I just put the same colors together before putting them away (some colors are repeated).All in all, great buy. They will make for very pretty, delicate accents.",4 "I'm using this as a guside for the colors. It's so difficult to see the actual colors without having them right there with you. Great layout of the seperate colors and their names, this will really aid me in ordering the individual colors for my future projects.",4 "Only 24 colors The crystal beads I received have a good sparkle to them. However, I received 12 bags containing two different colors for a total of 24 colors not the 25 as advertised. That being said I did receive a total of 500 crystal beads and I am quite pleased with the quality.",3 "Fantastic! Just what I wanted! I use these swarovski crystals all the time in my jewelry that I make. They were the perfect addition to my supplies! Thank you!",4 "lovely After reading so many mixed reviews about this product, I was debating whether to get this or not. I wanted to get swarovski crystals to make jewelry and give them as Christmas presents. However, Swarovskis are typically very expensive, so a good buy like this made me wonder if they were fake or not.However, I was very happy with this product. They don't look fake at all. Also, keep in mind that the decription says the beads are 4mm, which means one bead actually looks like a size of a lentil bean.There are so many pretty colors, and you get 20 of each 25 colors. 500 beads is such a good buy for this price.",4 "Thank you This was a wonderful deal. The product arrived 4 days after I placed my order, and I am extremely happy with the range of colors.",4 "Good stuff! I love earrings and recently got into earring making. Even on sale at Michael's or other craft stores, the Swarovski crystal beads are still about double this price, so I'm so glad I stumbled upon this set. I love the variety of colors, though I must say there are a lot of shades of green (but I'm not mad, I don't mind green). I also have the 200 ct 6mm bicone beads by the same seller as well and I would definitely recommend buying both sets. There are more beads and more colors (because they're smaller) in this set than in the other one, but I don't mind mixing them up. I've already made at least 10 pairs of earrings and it doesn't look like I've used any at all!",4 "Swarovski beauty I received my order so quickly and I was so impressed by the beauty of the crystals. Excellent quality, packaged securely. Very impressive. Thanks so much. I was so impressed I placed another order for additional Swarovski crystals and pendants.",4 "Buyer be aware Not all Swarovski Crystal Beads in size or colors. Mix bags of beads sent with mix size short 10 beads plus short in colors 40 of one color (pink) & 10 (Aqua) look like they spray gold paint on it. You like to count & sort mix beads of low quality these are your beads.",0 "WOW!!! My girlfriend is totally into beads. She makes her own homemade jewelry and I bought this assortment for a Christmas gift to help her create her next batch. Since there was no box, I checked out the beads. Oh my gosh, the pictures really do not do these justice! I know she will love them.I ordered these on a Thursday, and they arrived on Saturday. 2 days. The return address says IN, and I'm in NJ for anyone who wonders.",4 "Beautiful Product! I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these beads ... I was a little tenative to buy beads online, but they were well worth the money! I also received them on the first date of the estimated delivery - fast delivery and a superior product! I will definately order again!",4 "Sparkling Beauty The crystals arrived in a timely manner. They are just beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.",4 "What a beautiful gift! If you're into beads, this is an awesome collection to buy. The beauty of a Swarovski crystal just can't be seen in such a small photograph like this!Be aware that the box is not included. However, you will end up paying about 1/2 price per bead compared to the craft stores. Quite a bargain on a quality item!",4 "Excellent product My friend is into beads and she's always shopping at these fancy bead stores spending around $60.00 on good quality, but the quantity is nothing compared to this. So many gorgous colors and the quantity is unbelieveable!!!! It's a Christmas present and I'm sure she will love it!! If you have a friend or relative thats into beads..this should blow them away.",4 "Swarovski assortment While I agree that one might be able to purchase these items (individually) for a little less money from other sources, I really liked this assortment. I usually buy beads by the strand (or by the bag), and I usually use the Swarovski crystals as accents, so this assortment gives me a lot of flexibility. It's a good variety with enough crystals of each color to use effectively as accents. It feeds well into spontaneous design, where you find that a particular colored crystal (which you otherwise would have not thought to buy/stock individually) looks great in the item you're making. It's always good to have items like this on hand. Another benefit: it's often tough to make buying decisions online because a) you're not exactly sure how the colors look in real life b) you're not sure, for example, which of the many shades of green is right for what you're doing. With this collection, you have many to chose from and can experiment. I actually plan on saving one crystal from each color so that I have a ""reference"" for future purchases of the colors I like the most; this way, I'll know exactly what the crystal will look like. So ... if any of this appeals to you and your work style, I recommend this set!",4 "A generous treat:)! I placed an order for this pack based on the reviews and also because it seemed wonderful to be able get so many crystals in one collection.When the packet arrived,I was in for a treat because the colors offered are beautiful and with a mix-n-match combination,one can create something lavish and beautiful and some more:)!Each color sent is neatly packaged in a baggie of its own,with its own personal label and all the little baggies are packaged neatly in a bigger baggie.To me this has been a value for money package because so far,I haven't been able source these crystals in such a quantity at this price.I might be back to order some more:)!",4 "Excellent beads! I am blown away by the quality of these beads! I am a returning customer and after spending 2 to 3 times the amount on beads, I have finally found a seller who sells great product at an even better price. Fast shipping and just wonderful!! Colors are beautiful and clarity is perfect. I am very satisfied.~Lori~",4 "Happy with purchase but wished the colors were labeled UPDATE - I'm downgrading this to two stars...The beads I received are NOT the colors listed! I just went through the entire lot and probably only 3 out of the 25 are as listed...the others are off-colors that I wouldn't have ordered had I know that's what I would be getting in the first place...some people may not know any better but I know my crystal colors. :(I received my order quickly, and I do agree they are not 100% genuine swarovski...you can tell by the color difference, but I'm ok with that based on the price I paid. (You do get what you pay for!)...However, one of the pictures on this item shows each bag labeled by color...I received my order and all the beads were nicely separated but they were not labeled as the seller's picture describes. Again, I'm ok with looking up the colors myself for my organizing containers I use, but don't state that you will have them labeled if you have no intention of doing so. Overall, I would still probably purchase them again.",1 "Top quality product!! Highly recommended Crystals My daughter loved these and they were top quality.",4 "They are beautiful! They are beautiful. I can't wait to use them. The variety colors are awesome. They arrived in individual baggies which gave the colors. They were delivered on time. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.",3 "500 Bicone 4mm Swarovski Crystal beads 25 colors These crystals were in excellent condition, great brilliancy and colors. They were separated by color,labeled and I could add them to my jewelry supplies easily for quick reference. I would make my next purchasethrough here again!",4 "A veritable gale of crystals.... Sorry. I love puns. And I love crystals. They make the most ordinary piece of jewelry sparkle.Bicones are especially nice this way, having so many facets. This offering of them includes 25 beautiful colors (I was surprised by the variety and subtlety of hues) 20 stones of each for a total of 500. I counted--all there. And these are Swarovski--the Crème de la Crème.They are so beautiful I don't want to use them, I want to hoard them. How's that for honesty? Seriously, I'll be wearing many of these myself.Now if I can just find a way to use them with my polymer clay....",4 "Smaller than I thought I thought I Was getting a deal with this price but it was actually me spendij g more for such little beads. Crafts store was cheaper. Wish I could return but its such a hassle.",2 "Soooo many beads! I love that there is such a big variety in colors here. The crystals are of really great quality and sparkle wonderfully! They are small enought for bead-weaving, which is what I bought them for. But, I also bought the 6mm set by the same seller for more of an accent or focal point of bead stitching projects. Either way, I am happy with these beads and would buy more from this seller!",4 "I liked it. This was my first time ordering something like this. I was disappointed in the amount of individual colors I received. Most patterns call for more. Otherwise it was fine.",3 "Exactly as expected. I got a little nervous after reading reviews from some that said that what arrived was cheap and plastic. I am happy to say that I got exactly what I ordered. The beads themselves are gorgeous and the pictures don't do them justice.I ordered these from LK-CRAFTS - and the package was fulfilled by Amazon, meaning Amazon shipped the product that LK-CRAFTS is selling. The beads are fantastic. If you order from LK-CRAFTS, you will not be disappointed. I think it is important to mention that because different sellers may have a different quality of item.These are a christmas present for my 15 year old as she has recently gotten into beading and making friendship bracelets. As a beader myself, I have always found Swarovski beads beautiful and I thought her friendship bracelets could become even more special if she added a few of these.",4 "Swarovski Beads The beads are in excellent packaging, all organized and protected. I love the look of the beads, the quality is beautiful!!",4 "wholesale lot of 500 4 mm swarovski crystals perfect for the beadier, jewelry designer. GOBS of colors, variety unmatched for the price. a great buy, and fast delivery, packaging good, colors are electric! i would buy them again if needed later on, and still available. can't beat this!",4 "Nice selection! Lots of brilliant colors! Nice price! Just right of earrings,bracelets,and necklaces! Love the sparkle! I'll have fun with these!",4 "Love these crystals! I am amazed that I can get so many lovely crystal beads for this price. It isn't possible to find this quality and quantity in the retail craft stores. I love working with crystals but would use them sparingly because they were so expensive. This lot of 500 fives you 25 different colors and 20 of each color! I am very pleased with this purchase and am already placing an additional order for the 6mm crystal beads as well. You wont be sorry. Happy beading!",4 "Love these crystals! The quality of these lovely sparklers a top notch and the customer service was EXCELLENT! I forgot to ask them to be labeled but the seller helped out. This collection was a great buy truley high swarovski quality. I will be back for more! I will also be purchasing a set of 6mm and 8mm to go with these little sparklers. Best price for swarovski that I hqve found.",4 "Small but pretty Lots of different colors. They are really smally but oh so pretty. You get a little of everything then the one's you really like you can get more of. A+",4 "Wonderful Value I love ready made pages! Scrapbooking is so much fun, and these page kits really help out! They also make the perfect gift for other scrapbookers. I have bought several kits like this, but this one is really quite complete. All you need are your pictures, this kit really does have all the rest!",4 "Too Short No More Good quality, reliable. This is probably my fourth or fifth extender. I've added one to several different necklaces, that I have only recently began wearing again.",4 "needed item needed extension for several old necklaces left for me by mother. it is appropriate that they were called CHOCKERS. wasn't my style, so extension was perfect.",3 "Nice extender chain.... It works for what I bought it for. I can extend the length of my silver necklaces. Works well. Looks good.",3 "When it says ""Textured"".... it really means it!!! Nice chain. Very textured. My hair catches in it at times. Other than that. It wasn't a bad deal. I probably wouldn't purchase the same type of extender again though.",3 "Not as nice as I thought. Would not recommend to anyone. I was disappointed in this item. Just going to try to use it anyway thou.",2 "Just what I wanted I needed an extender for several sterling and white gold chains I have. This does exactly what it's supposed to do and gives me a variety of lengths. It's as sturdy as I expected it to me. Works great.",4 "Very large and obvious Honestly, it's probably my fault for not reading/studying the photos better. I bought this extender for a Valentines Day necklace I got, which is very lovely white gold and very dainty. This did not match at all, but again that's probably my fault. I'll still use it for the time being, after all it is pretty good quality.",3 "Like it. Just needed an extender for a necklace that i received as a gift. This was exactly what i needed it to be.",3 "Sturdy extender Extender easily attached to necklace. Very sturdy . Would have liked a bit more delicate design , but I guess this should hold up well. I think it will look awkward attached to a snake chain.",3 "Beautiful quality, beautifully packaged This piece arrived quickly and was packed inside a jewelry bag placed inside a lovely box. I am going to have to see what other pieces they offer!",4 "The second time I've bought these I don't like short necklaces so these are perfect! I can wear any length by adding the extenders. I ordered 2 this time and 2 of the same last year. Would absolutely recommend the product and the seller. They arrived quickly and beautifully packaged.",4 "disappointed I feel in the item description the 'gauge' or thickness of the chain should be explained - this would never do the job intended for the product as it is too flimsy.This is also the second or third time I have been asked to rate this purchase - I am now giving up on Amazon",0 "No more Hair getting caught! I bought this item, because I needed a good quality extender that wouldn't tarnish as much as my other ones had and one that I wouldn't get my hair caught into. I haven't had any problems with this, and I love that!",4 "Great product This product does what it is made for. I had received a necklace but the length was too short for my taste, this made the necklace the perfect length. It also came in a cute bag that was in a cute box. I also have sensitive skin to some metals but this hasn't irritated my skin at all.",4 "The perfect thing - I didn't know I needed it till I had one! I had a lovely necklace that was just a bit too short and this was just long enough to solve the problem!",4 "Great quality! Bought this extender for my daughter for a Christmas necklace she received. It's well made and nice quality. Looks good with the necklace, too. So far, no tarnishing, either. May buy one for myself, next :-)",4 "Silver chain extender This extender does the job i need it to do. It is not as thick as i would like, though.",3 "Perfect results The chain is perfect for a necklace I have that is just slightly too short and the price is very reasonable.The package was delivered on time and in great condition.Thank you for the great service.",4 "Great purchase! This product arrived quickly and as described. I would definitely recommend to purchase! Compliments all of my shorter styled necklaces.",4 "A smart way to get more use of your neckleces Worth every penny. Sometimes you want to use your necklece a bit longer for a change. This will do it. And you can use it with different chains. You only need one. I love it.",4 "DOES THE TRICK I HAD BOUGHT A NECKLACE 16 IN LENGTH. ALL I NEEDED WAS 2 MORE INCHES SO I ORDERED THIS EXTENDER, IT REALLY DID THE JOB. I HAD A WHITE GOLD NECKLACE AND THE EXTENDER WAS SILVER AND YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE QUILITY FOR THE PRICE I PAID.",4 "great product I used it for a choker necklace that I bought at goodwill that was tight on me. Now I get to wear my necklace and it gives me a lot of flexibility on the lenghth that looks best.",3 "DO NOT PURCHASE FROM UNIVERSITY GIFTS!!! This product may very well be a good item however due to bad sellers it ruined my experience. Originally this item was listed as a Caroline Pollack genuine sterling silver chain extender, what I received was far from that...It was definitely not sterling silver, didn't have the spring ring like shown (was a lobster clasp which made this useless for me),and didn't come in the nice little box and pouch like shown. I immediately emailed the seller UNIVERSITY GIFTS and got a few excuses on how the manufacture may have changed the product or the new stock clerk must have pulled the wrong item. Caroline Pollacks jewelry is true sterling silver so I doubt they would change it to cheap crap. Also it seems this seller doesn't sell any other chain extenders so how would the stock clerk pull the wrong item??? Now this same item it listed as Southwest Spirit Genuine Sterling Silver (Which Southwest Spirit is a line of Caroline Pollack Jewelry...check it out) Chain Extender after I explained selling something fake and using another company's name is considered infringement. Nothing has changed, same scam just now using another reputable company's name. I will be making a point to contact Caroline Pollack/Southwest Spirit as this is misleading. This company is fully aware what they are doing. I also like how they sent me an email saying they appreciate my forgiveness and not leaving negative feedback. LOL. I like how they made that assumption. I have full intention on posting as much negative feedback as I can and informing potential new customers. Please don't order from UNIVERSITY GIFTS. You will be disappointed, feel cheated and be at a loss of time and money. Buy direct from the maker, don't use these guys. I hope this seller gets shut down or sued. Amazon should do a better job at monitoring bad sellers like these but I understand that may be hard to do. Glad I got my refund but what a waste of time.",0 "Great price! The extender looked great and was very reasonably priced. It came in a cute blue bag inside a blue box. Loved it.",4 "Dissapointing Product I purchased two extender chains which arrived in a beautiful luxurious boxes ready for gifting. Personally a waste for such a small and practical item. I used one of the chains to extend a necklace I really like and within a few hours of wearing the necklace the chain extender broke. I tried to piece it together and put my necklace back again. Within minutes the chain broke again in a different area. This item is adversited by a well renound artist, but I was dissapointed that her name is part of this badly constructed and cheap item. I will not purchase from this artist again and recommend that you do not waste your time and money. Highly dissapointing.",0 "Functions exactly as described I looked high and low in our little town to find a simple extender with no luck. Why didn't I look on Amazon from the beginning? Foolish mortal! Just what I needed at a great price.",4 "Too Cheaply Made, Don't Bother I ordered this as an extension to a necklace, but it is so cheap and flimsy that it immediately broke. Immediately! Do not bother ordering this. As others have mentioned here, it came in a lovely, expensive box. Save the box and put the money into the chain please.",0 "It's an Extender Chain My only upsets with this product are that there isn't a .925 engraving on it to show that it is in fact sterling silver and the end is unfinished; I felt that there should have been a tiny charm or finishing ball on the end that didn't have a clasp. Overall, the finish is beautiful and it works with the ankle bracelet I intended it for.",3 "Easy to use The extender is very easy to attach to a necklace. It was packaged in a cute jewelry box. Great product!",4 "poor quality chain tarnished quickly. did not clean up well. i think it is china cheap plated not real .925 so, they deceived me",0 "Options This extender chain is heavy enough for large chains/necklaces but not so clunky that it can't be used on smaller ones.The extender is faceted to create just enough shine.Love the item and the service was great.Love ordering through Amazona",4 "BEST YET I have multiple necklaces that are a little short. I ordered three different chain extenders because the price was right and I think this one is the best by far. the others were great and i'm totally pleased, but this one looked fancier and was more substantial. it cost a tad more, but if i had to order another one, it would be this one.",4 "Very nice Bought this Carolyn Pollack extender to go with some of her jewelry. Very satisfied with the quality as with all of Carolyn's products.",4 "Will Work For Something Else... This extender did not work for my purposes. This is too bulky for the chain I needed to extend. The extender will probably work for something else, though I still have to buy another for the intended chain.",2 "chain link bigger than expected Chain link is bigger than expected and did not look like sterling silver, a little darker silver color but did fit the need and free shipping.",2 "Silver Extender I bought this to make a necklace with a short chain a little longer. It is the right length and is working well. I just wish the links where a little smaller, and smoother.",3 "Well made, does what it's supposed to Exactly what I needed for some of my necklaces that are just a bit too short. Very well made, lovely packaging, quick shipment.",4 "perfect! I've been dyeing fabric, mostly shirts and pants, for years, but I'd never used Dylon before, only Rit, with mixed results.At the risk of stating the obvious, since it seems like people are complaining about the color, I'm just going to go through the whole process of how I do this. Hope it helps, and I apologize if it sounds a little too Captain Obvious.First of all, each packet of dye is meant to only dye about 1/2 a pound of fabric--a large t-shirt, something like that. The more items you try to dye with one packet, the weaker the color is going to be. I usually dye two adult small or medium shirts with one packet. I could probably do more, but I rarely need to, so why mess around with it?Second, I try to use the bare minimum amount of water I can get away with. The more water you use to mix the dye, the weaker the color. When I mix the dye, here's what I do: I use a large crock pot/slow cooker and fill it about halfway with water. Turn it to high. When it heats up, I add the dye, and stir it until it's totally dissolved. Then I add the salt, let that dissolve, and finally then add the clothes. Once the clothes are in, if the water isn't mostly or totally covering them when they're soaked, I add an extra cup or three until I'm happy with the coverage. I turn the crock pot to low, and leave the clothes in there for about an hour.Every couple of minutes, I use a pair of tongs to shift the fabric around. This last bit is really important and something that a lot of people don't do--if you don't agitate the stuff, there's a good chance you'll end up with spots that don't get dyed, and the color won't be even. The tongs part is important because this stuff will stain EVERYTHING, especially you. You do not want to get this on your hands, haha. It comes off of other surfaces alright, it didn't stain the slow cooker, the bathtub, or even the floor (...I'm a little accident-prone, okay?!) but the bit of it I managed to get on my skin is definitely not going anywhere for a while.After enough time has passed and I like the color, I use the tongs to take the clothes out, put 'em in the bathtub, and run cold water over them until it runs clear. Then I put them through the washing machine once or twice, and you're good to go.Third, I try to stick with fabrics that I know will take the dye well. Plain white cotton shirts are the best, but lighter colors and natural fibers in general are a better choice. I mean, if you try to dye a black polyester jacket or something, it's just not going to absorb. And even on otherwise forgiving fabric, there can still be spots--a lot of shirts, the stitching on the collar and sleeves will still stay the original color. So you have to have reasonable expectations for any kind of fabric dyeing project.Okay, with all that said, I really love this dye and definitely plan to use it more. This time around, I tried the turquoise/Bahama blue, and it's gorgeous--absolutely the color I wanted. Two adult medium t-shirts in one packet of this dye and it's exactly the color on the package.",4 "Great dye I used 2 packs of dye for an Ikea chair and ottoman cover that I made myself from painters drop cloth- I used it in my washing machine and it came out perfect, if you have a top-loader no worries- it did not stain my machine and no messy clean up either.The color came out perfect no spots like you can get with hand dying. ( mixed the dye in a large soda bottle with the salt and added it to water while the machine was filling then added the covers, before the agitation cycle ( 20min.) was over I stop the machine and for the next 1.5h I let it sit and just agitated it for a minute or so every 10 min., after time was up I let the machine run a normal cycle ( no soap ))",4 "When in Doubt, Use more I recently purchased this dye to re-dye some of my fading black clothing. It was about 15 items of clothing ranging from small to medium, mostly shirts but did include two pants and one bed sheet. I used three packets (the packets are the size of your palm), it got my clothes a shade darker. Looking back on it now, I should have used more, about 5-6 to get the black that I wanted. Well live and learn. So my point is that the packet says that one is enough to dye to one large shirt to full black, so if you have a few items you want to dye all at once just to be on the safe side, use more. And it works really well on full cotton clothing; those items absorbed the dye best.",3 "Black dye The dye worked well if I used approximately twice the strength call for on the label.",3 "Did exactly what it's supposed to A friend gave me a pair of jeans which had those trendy faded spots on them (including whiskering) which I didn't like. I used two packets of this dye and made them a normal, uniform color. I haven't had any issues with dye running or anything. I used a large bucket in the bathtub to dye them.",4 "beautiful blue I have purchased this dye several times and the color is very dependable. Really pretty sky blue tone. It's easy to use and very little rinses or washes out.",4 "It Ain't Easy Bein' (Tropical) Green I decided to go shamrocks-to-the-wall this St. Patrick's Day. Too many years, I've been left on the wrong side of the rainbow, stuck holding my Irish for a whole 'nother year. This year, I was determined to paint the town -- and myself, if need be, inside and out -- GREEN.When I go all out, I go *ALL*. *OUT*. So I decided to dye my hair green for the holiday this year. Anyone can wear their colors on their sleeve -- I can wear mine under a _tiara_. Only I don't wear a tiara. But I should, because this hair dye move was HARDCORE ROCK STAR.Unfortunately, I picked the first 'green dye' I found in the search, which was this one. Which happens to be for fabrics. And which my hair is not.That wasn't a big problem, because it says right in the description that it works on 'all natural fibers', which my hair *is*. So I squeezed it out onto my head and massaged it in deep -- while I read the rest of the description, which includes the word 'PERMANENT'. Ouch.The good news is that the dye works like a dream. I got even coating all over, great penetration down to the roots, and the color is as vibrant and rich as a Nicaraguan jungle. Also, those pesky gray hairs I've been noticing lately? No longer an issue.Of course, the bad news is that I'm going to look like an Emerald City troll doll for the next six-to-eight weeks, until my hair grows out. That is, IF my hair grows out.But no matter. Until then, *every* day is Saint Patrick's Day, and I get to celebrate it all the way into May. Which is what I was really hoping for in the FIRST place.",3 "Bright and Vibrant color This is a great product. I had to use two packages for one gallon of water but it was easy and the color came out wonderful. It was perfect for making our hallowing costumes at school.",4 "Never again... I bought this item to dye a regular size blouse - just 1 piece of clothing and followed the instructions carefully. It did not turn out well...the blouse had segments of a darker shade... Never again!",0 "Got a New Hat Worked as expected. I followed the directions to the letter, and it worked great! I dyed my hat that had gotten bleach-stained, and it turned out great! I rinsed thoroughly, and have not had any lingering dye issues. After almost a month, the hat still looks great!Piece of advice: don't skimp on rubber/latex gloves. Get longer gloves that go up your forearm.",3 "Personal I wanted it specifically to dye a shirt that I got a bleach stain on.When I got the package I read, ""Stain, faded areas and bleach marks may not be covered with dye.""If I had seen that in its description on your website, I would not have bought it.",0 "cloth dye for a friend I bought this primarily to fix a friend's shirt that got either bleached, or sun-bleached. Not really sure how well it works yet. I require a bit of help in fixing said item, as I am disabled, and am more 'mess-prone' than average people.",2 "Did not work for tie-dye Used various colors of this for tie dye. I couldn't get the dye and salt dissolved completely in the bottles. The colors were not true because it was too concentrated. Additionally it contains a grit-like substance that clogged the bottles.I am giving it 3 stars because I did not follow the enclosed directions.",2 "dyed didnt work It didnt work for my black jacket so i will prefer to buy something different brand. i spend about 24 hours.to get it dry",0 "Terrible results I dyed a pair of brown jeans dark brown--just wanted to restore color. They were clean with no stains or special finish to fabric. I followed the directions exactly. The dye settled darker in some places than others. Had to discard the jeans. Would not recommend.",0 "waste of time and money i used one packet for one 100% cotton t-shirt and followed the instructions. it died my finger black after 2 minutes exposure (hole in glove) but it barely made 5% difference to a cotton tee after an hour's exposure. my shirt is still grey. proof even more how weak it is, the white labels are still white. and now my tee smells like dye. maybe if i spent $100 on 20 packets for one t-shirt it would have worked how i wanted it to.",0 "Time and Money Down the Drain I ordered this item a few months ago from the seller ""Stuff 4 Scrapbooking."" Not only did the dye not work, but the seller was completely useless. First of all it was shipped in a HUGE box. Too big to fit in my mailbox and was sent back to the post office. I have no idea why such a small item was in a gigantic box but it added hassle that I did not want to deal with.. If I wanted to drive around for fabric dye I would have gone to the store and picked it up myself. I have tried dies in the past and they have not worked - considering this one had good reviews I tried it and failed just like the rest. I even let my ONE item sit over night, it couldn't even dye one single item. The seller contacted me to see if I was satisfied and I was not, I never heard from them again. Do not waste your time or money.",0 "Dye See, this makes me mad. You want me to review this product but I haven't used it yet. Haven't had time. Been too busy composing reviews for Amazon.",2 "i don't know !! the product its ok and simple to use but the thing that i hate it its that it took about 4 days longer that it should!!! so if u want to wait a life time to get this product then buy it!!",2 "Worked well! I bought the dark brown dye to cover up some light blood stains on a yellow-orange 100% cotton sun dress. After trying EVERYTHING to get the last remains of the stain out (hydrogen peroxide got out about 95% of the stain) there was still a slight discoloration that on a light colored dress was still noticeable enough. I love the design of the dress and received it as a birthday gift from a special person, so it would have been a shame if I couldn't save it.This is what I did: Since, the dress is a small size & knee length, there wasn't a lot of fabric so I decided one package was likely enough. I added just enough warm water to barely cover the dress (about 3 cups), added the salt (which I predissolved in 1 cup of the water & re-added it to the remaining water the dress was in) and stirred the dress in the salt water until fully soaked. Put on gloves at this point, it will dye your skin! Then in a separate container I dissolved the dye into 3 cups warm water and added this to the salt water and dress (used 6 cups water total). Then I stirred & moved the dress around until I was sure every part had been dyed and let it sit for the remaining time, moving it around every few minutes. After rinsing the dress in cold water, I hung it on a clothes hanger in the tub & let it air dry. I love the color, it came out a little lighter than the package color and has a warmer tone to it. It looks nice and saved the dress, so I am very pleased with the result.",4 "Useless This dye was incapable of turning two white cotton T-shirts black. I mean, seriously? What a terrible product! I followed the directions, using warm water, salt, stirring for 15 minutes and then again for 45 minutes; rinsing in cold; washing the clothes again ... and my white T-shirt is now a pathetic pale gray. Woohoo.Not just a waste of money, but a huge waste of time, and two splotchy gray shirts!Do NOT recommend!!!",0 "Disappointed. If you like wasting time and money, this dye's for you. I bought the Dylon Black Permanent Fabric dye to dye some dark hunter green items black, and after reading the reviews, I would have been satisfied if it had just darkened it a bit, but it barely did that. If it's even 10% darker, I'd be surprised. I followed the directions, stirring and agitating as directed (off and on in the sink for 15, then agitating/stirring for 45 before moving it to the washing machine for one agitation cycle before rinsing), only to have it make very little noticeable difference. Some reviewers have stated that using more will get better results, but if the directions say I should use one packet for a certain amount of cloth, then shouldn't that be sufficient? Having to buy two to three times as much to get the results you want seems less than ideal, though with as few options as there is, maybe that will be good enough for some people. It's not for me. If there's a pro to be had, I guess I can say that it didn't stain my sink or washing machine. I'd honestly have a hard time thinking this stuff would dye anything at this point.",0 "Works really well on faded jeans All that stirring and waiting and rinsing is pretty time consuming, but the results were worth it. My jeans look like new. I know that isn't fashionable, but I was tired of the shabby look. Jeans dye really well, so I found that 2.5 lbs of jeans don't require the recommended package/.5 lb. Next time, I will use 3 packages for 2 jeans plus jean shorts.",4 "Wooly Good Stuff! I wasn't sure about this product, since the reviews were fairly mixed. I gave it a try, frankly, because it was so convenient to order as an add-on. And it worked great! I dyed a pair of gold-and-green wool gloves. I followed the instructions pretty closely - except I forgot about them for a while and they soaked for four hours instead of one. In any case, the outcome was fantastic. A nice brownie batter color that didn't run or fade after a couple of runs through the washer. Good stuff!",4 "Dylon Dye DARK BROWN I bought a vest for concealed carry recently from amazon and the colour was OD Green (light olive green), which was advertised as dark green. It would have cost me more to return the product so I used DARK BROWN to dye the light green a darker green. I found the review on how to use the dye to be really helpful (heating in a crockpot). Since I didn't have a crock pot that fit this tactical vest (2.2 pounds = 4 packages needed), I used my stainless steel sink.Here are the adjustments I made to use this dye in your sink:1. Heat the recommended amount of water (500mL/package) just to the point of boiling in a normal soup pot2. Once at a near boil, lower heat to simmer and add all the dye you want to use3. Mix until dissolved4. Add recommended amount of salt (5 tbsp/package; measure before heating water)5. Mix until dissolved6. Plug sink and add dye*7. This is the most concentrated your dye will be so if you want a dark colour try to get all the dye to soak into your fabrics before adding more water. Turn pockets inside out and make sure the dye is in all of the fabric, letting all sides of your fabric to absorb the dye (15min)8. If your fabric is not completely covered by dye, add HOT water until the fabric is MOSTLY covered and not completely covered (you want to use as little water as possible to have a higher concentration of dye)9. Move around fabric and put it in different positions, if folded, every 10-15 min for an hour.10. If water get cold, ring your fabric in the soup pot you used and reheat the dye and add it back to the sink11. Put clothes on hanger and hang on shower head. turn COLD water on low pressure so the shower head water trickles down to your clothes and you can squeeze it until the water running through your fabric is relatively clear12. wash clothes in cold water for a few washes and you're good to go!",4 "Beautiful vibrant blue Does what it says it will. Do not use on synthetic fabric. Follow instructions on packet carefully. I used this to dye a silk top, cotton shorts, and dip dye a lace tube top.",4 "This product is a piece of crap I followed the instruction to the book to dye deep black a previosly tie dyed cotton slack. The outcome was awful. My slack came out grayish color and not the deep black color I expected.The previous tie dyed color was not dyed over by the deep black color. I tried RIT black powder dye and worked much better by covering the previous color with deep rich black color.I will not use Dylon again.",0 "Okay If you follow the directions you probably will get the color that you desire. It will get on your skin if you don't cover up and will take a while to get off.",3 "great product-use it more concentrated I am very happy with this dye. My secret is to use higher concentration than the originally recommended. I dissolved 3 packs in 8 cups of hot water and 8 spoons of salt. Another general rule to coloring at home is not to try to change completely the color of clothes, but rather refresh it. This is what I did with a pair of jeans and a polyester shirt ( I simply took a chance with the shirt for it was not among the recommended fabrics for coloring). I started with dry clothes, soaked them in the dye solution for a few hours with frequent stirring and turning, after which I washed them with warn water and no soap. I dried the cloths on hangers. NO color came off the jeans and the shirt on my hands or on fabric after the washing. I am very happy with the results, especially with the shirt, which was a bonus for me. I still have to wear and wash the clothes as part of a regular laundry to check how the black wears out.",4 "10/10 Would buy This was a good shade for my ghillie suit and it's a lighter shade of olive, so I would reccomend getting jacqaurd's olive fabric dye so those 2 different shades of olive can mix in together. This is a great deal.",4 "Neutral I somewhat like the product. After dying, it returned to dark color. But after washing it kinda faded a little and it did not dye evenly; you can see spots that are darker than the rest.",2 "Turned out blue i bought this to color off-white white shirt. i actually left it in the dye for longer than the instructions said, followed all other steps.my shirt turned out blue. i'm giving 3 stars because at least the blue wasn't that ugly, but it still kind of failed.",2 "Worked great I bought this to dye a scarf i had my fav color pink, to match my hat and gloves. The instructions were simple and the color came out beautifully. The only problem is the color came out much lighter than expected. Its a soft baby pink, not a deep pink as described.",3 "Dylon saved my velvet duvet I have a deep green cotton velvet duvet cover I use in the winter on a down comforter. This year when I pulled it out of the attic I found it had been sun bleached in several places. It wasn't usable, so I decided to give Dylon a try. None of the instructions pertained to my situation, so I watched a few YouTube video's on Dylon and winged it.I washed the duvet, and while it was wet, I applied concentrated dye mix (1 pack to 2 quarts of water/salt) directly to the bleached spots. I soaked them well and let it sit for over 2 hours. I mixed 3 packets in the washing machine and let the duvet soak in the washer for another 3 hours. Then I ran the washer. The weight of the fabric called for 8 packs of color, but my local store only had 4 to sell, so that's what I used. Perhaps the extra soak time made up for it becauseI was delighted with the result! It is beautiful again.I ran the washing machine with some dark colors next to make sure there wouldn't be residual dye that would stain anything else, but the water was clear.I am completely sold on this product, and plan to dye other items I would usually dispose of. I was surprised at how easy it was to work with, how well it covered, how odorless it was, and how beautifully my duvet turned out!",4 "Dylon Navy Dye This dye does not work!! I used 2 packs to put some life back into 4 pairs of little boy's size 4T pants that were navy and just a little faded. They came out greyish blue, like a cadet blue!! Will never use again. I will stick to RIT next time! Used 1 bottle of RIT and pants came out so Navy they look black when wet!",0 "A waste of money. I chose to give this product one star as it did not dye at all. The black only stained in the fabric until it was rinsed and washed. I would suggest saving your money or perhaps looking elsewhere.",0 "ruin your washing machine I am absolutely discussed with the product Dylon for machines. We followed instructions through and through to dye a pair of jeans navy blue. The product is fantastic The more serious problem is, the dye has left my nearly new washing machine ruined. I cannot count how many times I have run a cycle on the machine at the hottest point with oust, and detergent. I have so far spoilt some coloured goods and some white good. Could anybody help me regarding this serious problem. I cannot afford a new washing machine which costs 400 for a dylon machine dye to ruin itJoan Stevenson",0 "Ocean Blue color came out purple I was making a costume for Halloween and drove far to get this stuff, as my local store was out of Rit. Waste of time. 2 packets added, and pure purple water. Turned everything purple. Not even a blueish purple, just plain purple. Back to the drawing board...",0 "did not dye my sweater I had ordered this based on a few reviews i saw, but when I used it to dye a sweater I've had for 10 years it did not work. Bought another brand of dye and it worked great on the same sweater. And i followed the directions to a t. So i do not recommend this product.",0 "white paint I am delighted with this paint as I needed some cover base for the canvas...also bought via Amazon...which I am also delighted with. It is just what I was looking for.",4 "Cute and Fun This was my first punch needle project. It is very cute, and was quick and fun to do. I finished it in two evenings. Punch needle crafting is really easy for just about anyone to do, and this particular kit was a great one to start with.",4 "Bob Ross Flower Painting Kit If your looking to start painting flowers in oil look no further. A great starter set you can only expand upon.",3 "not as easy as I had hoped they make it look so easy on tv and i had hoped for more explicit directions.that said- the quantity size of the paint is good, the shipping was very quick and i did get what was ordered.Directions could have been more detailed.",3 "very nice i havent used it all up yet but its a nice set of stuff for the bob ross line and im sure it will all be great, the box is a bit BIG that gives you the feeling your getting a bit more than you actually do, but hey! who cares painting is FUN and i adore BOB ROSS and love to give money to ppl and companies that supply ME with all my toys and fun stuff to create with! AND the box is very pretty too!",4 "Swivel hooks I ordered the swivel hooks and they arrived on time and in good condition. Each was individually packaged which further helped to keep them in good shape.",4 "Secure saddlebags Just needed some of these hooks to help tighten down my motorcycle saddlebags with some extra 1 inch webbing. Works perfectly for what I need it for and haven't had any problems yet.",4 "Weekend Project Great weekend project. All materials available and instructions very easy to follow. Everything you need to create for the holidays!",4 "Excellent brush for daily use. I was pleasantly surprised by all the brushes in the series. All the brushes behave basically the same so I'm reusing the review for each brush. Water flow is different between the round and flat brushes and I'll cover it last.From different reviews around the web my concerns were that the bristles would be too stiff, that the bristles would pull easily from the ferrule, and that the water would not flow at a comfortable rate.When they arrived I was most surprised by the flat brush. Instead of a flat ferrule the brush was actually a full round brush with a snap-off flat adapter. Without the adapter it is dense enough and long enough to act as a very effective mop brush. All the brushes have interchangeable water reservoir tubes; the flat has a purple handle, the rounds have long blue or short blue handles.All the brushes have soft white nylon bristles that spring back nicely. They were quite dense, with enough bristles that the brushes are easy to control in spite of the softness. When the water reservoir is full they have a good weight in my hand, and I can tell by balance when they start to run low. The brushes work well for all techniques I've used including lifting, splattering, dropping, glazing, and washing large areas.I've used the brushes for just over a month. They are still very supple and I haven't noticed any significant change to them over time. I have seen practically no shedding, which surprised me. They are very nearly as full and springy as the day they arrived in spite of my vigorous cleaning habits. They've held up much better than most of the inexpensive brushes I've ever purchased.I use them with Derwent watercolor pencils including their Inktense pencils that will set permanently after their first hydration. Because the brushes keep themselves moist I've found they stain less easily than my traditional nylon brushes. The tips are darkened from use but they are clean; I can soak the brush and rub it on white paper without making marks.Controlling the water flow on the round brushes was easy for me. With a full reservoir I can keep the brush dry enough to just barely hydrate the pencil so it would dry in seconds, if I want. With a mostly empty reservoir I can still keep the brush saturated to leave a heavy trail of water, if I want. It took only a few minutes of experimenting before I could keep the brush at any saturation level I wanted for any speed of stroke. I can keep the reservoir full with the lid on and water does not seep through.Controlling the water flow on the flat brush was a little more difficult. The gasket lets out water more easily than the rounds. It took about a half hour of experimenting before I got the feel of the flat brush's flow. I still sometimes put out more water than I expect. I use the brush as a mop or a wide flat rather than for detail work so this doesn't hurt, but it is a distraction when using it. Like the rounds, I can keep the reservoir full without flooding the lid.I love these brushes. I find myself using them almost exclusively instead of my traditional rounds. I can keep them full without needing to keep a cup of water on hand. They are not a replacement for traditional brushes; none of the brushes will replace a good liner or rigger. When I want a general brush for wetting my pencil work these are my new brush of choice.",4 "Great brush for many uses. This brush is a wonderful addition for any type of artist. Especially good for the watercolorist. The ability to control your strokes and amount of water is wonderful.",4 "Excellent quality, persistent performace Have been using the waterbrush for the past 10 days, and it performs excellently. The water barrel holds enough to last the full session of painting for me.",4 "Flexible Convenient Brush Option I have tried both the Sakura and Niji brushes. They both work rather well but I find I like the flow control on the Niji a bit better and the valve is a bit more convenient than the stopper that must be removed from the Sakura brushes. Also the Niji brush screws on in the standard righty tighty way unlike the Sakura brush which is reversed. Also the Niji brushes have a flat brush option. It is very convenient while painting to be able to just squeeze the brush to add some water and thin out the paint well you work. Helps to thin out the paint especially when you are putting down the first wash layer.",4 "Can't Leave Home without It My favorite brush for quick watercolor sketches. If I forget to bring it because I moved the brush from my small travel kit to my class bag I get frustrated. I love having a brush with a water reservoir. After very little practice, it's second nature to moisten and mix watercolors in a small travel palette. I can blend on paper and do nice fluid washes too. I have one in every size now and am starting to get seconds so that each kit has at least one large round, one small round, and a flat. The flats are very useful for washes, large shapes, and for roughing in trees and branches. These brushes clean easily with Master's brush soap and don't leak. I have no problems filling them using a cup of water or straight from the spigot.",4 "Fun! This is a cool little gadget that I still need some practice with. I bought it on a whim and there's really nothing to it. Fill it up, brush away. I like the larger size to cover more ground, and it does take a little getting used to.",4 "Perfect for watercolor pencils This little brush is so much fun! It is perfect for travel or for using with watercolor crayons/markers/pencils. It is the perfect size for children or adults.",4 "Great Value for the Price Because my son likes to trace, this pad was a great value, especially since he does it so often.Thanks.",4 "Looked really nice This hook looked and felt really nice. It broke after about an hour of use, but it looked good. Probably best for really gentle lacey stuff, but didn't fare too well on my afghan.You can get anything on amazon for free learn more here [...]",2 "Great Airbrush but misleading picture. I love the Paasche VL airbrush. This is the second one I've had. The first lasted for years until it was lost in a move. It feels very comfortable in your hand and sprays all paints even cheap acrylics cleanly and evenly. The only problem I had with this purchase is that it didn't include the 3 oz. bottle that is shown in the picture that was also included in the last set I purchased. It would be 5 stars but for that.",2 "They promised a return label for return but never received it The picture for this yarn is deceiving and when I received it I called Amazon.com for help, they sent me to the retailer who sent me the yarn. And after a very long conversation and talking with a supervisor I was promised a return mail label, after waiting two week, l and have yet to receive it. The yarn was advertised with a very misleading picture and I found Amazon.com also did not resolve the problem and I am out my purchase.",0 "Super seam ruler This product is just as it was described. There is nothing I could have added,it makes adding that 1/4 for seam allowence so easy. I would recomend this to any one who sews or does crafts of any kind.",4 "Very cool tool! I used one of these at my friends and had a difficult time finding this. It is great when checking a quarter inch seam!",4 "now carrying with me EVERYWHERE how did I get by without this stuff? oh yeah, lugging several other things that Hugo now replaces: tape, bungee chords, small bags, rubber bands, et cetera",4 "photo pages Product was received in perfect condition, faster than promised. Considering it was just a 3 oz. envelope the shipping cost was excessive.",4 "Magnetic Refill pages A bit flimsy, but effective for my cookbooks where I have complied recipes that have been clipped out of magazines and the newspaper.",2 "she is a Continental Knitter.... I really wish that I had known she was a ""Continental"" knitter. I'm just a beginner and I have learned/been taught to knit English and am totally confused watching her knit. I asked for (and was given) this DVD for Christmas along with some sock yarn for a couple pair of socks and I am so lost watching her knit........ I wish there had been something on here stating how she knits.. If you are more experienced maybe the different technique won't confuse you but wow....I'm lost. Very disappointed...I really want to learn to knit socks!!",1 "poor visuals Video does not show clearly enough the hand actions of Ms. Galati. She does all of the steps too quickly for them to be clearly understood. I wish I hadn't spent the money on the DVD, I would have been better off to find a local shop that gives hands-on lessons on sock knitting.",1 "I'm doing it! Finally, I've read every book on knitting socks and just didn't get it. Now I can see how easy it is.",4 "knitting korner socks 1 since I got this book I have learned to make socks and have made many for gifts, what fun it is.",4 "How to knit socks on two circular needles I actually learned to knit socks using this DVD.It is the best !! I am a new knitter, & this helped meknit a pair of socks.Don't hesitate in buying it.",4 "not a bad dvd I went through it quickly to check out the quality and the ease of use, I think it will be fine.",3 "An easy way to knit socks Finally after knitting along with this cd I am easily knitting socks. I used to struggle with turning the heal, closing the toe, but now I just enjoy the relaxation of knitting socks. Would definitely recommend this. By the way a sock class can cost upward to $50-$100 so this was also a bargin!",4 "Instruction DVD This is a great instructional DVD for people who have never Knitted socks. Great purchase. I would do it again.",4 "knitting 2 socks DVD I really liked this DVD it is very informanant, very clear for those of us who areeyes on to learn something, I loved it. thanks Evelyn",4 "Easy to Follow I found this DVD really helpful in making my first pair of socks on 2 circular needles. I just couldn't find all the information I needed in written format or on-line - this DVD put it all together in a very simple way. Best of all, it comes with the corresponding written instructions, so that I can easily use the pattern to make lots more socks of every size and style in the future. I thought it was great and very much worth the money.Sarah Chana Radcliffe author, ""Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice.""",4 "Fantastic Resource I highly recommend this Instructional DVD for any novice knitter who does not think they can knit socks. The double pointed needle method intimidated me and I left 3 partially started socks in my UFO basket for months. I purchased this DVD at the TKGA conference and I am now knitting my own custom fit socks in 2 days or less. You must give this a try, it actually makes knitting socks FUN.",4 "So easy to follow!! I purchased this dvd after I had taken a class to learn this technique at a local yarn shop and I found this dvd MUCH MUCH easier to follow.The only complaint I have is that the instructor's wore big rings and her nails were very long which made it very distracting and hard to see the knitting.I have found this method of sock knitting to have the best joins and seams. So easy a true novice could do it",4 "Very good instructions I found this DVD to have the best instructions for sockknitting that I've come across.I have to agree with another reviewer, however; please, Nenah, lose the glittery polish, long nails and sparkly rings, they so distract from the knitting!Otherwise, I'd have given the DVD five stars.",3 "Thrilling Results In a nutshell I was thrilled with the results from this DVD. I bought it because I wanted to knit a pair of socks using circular needles as quickly as possible and I did just that. I had only knit two pairs of socks prior to using this DVD and they were knit using dpns--I found the process to be tedious and frustrating; however, I found the process of learning to knit with Nenah using circular needles to be just the opposite.Initially, I found using the two circular needles to be a bit confusing (a little more clarification and showing this process initially in the DVD would have been helpful), but in no time at all, it became obvious as to how to manipulate them and from then on I had no problems.Nenah also answered an email I sent her in less than 12 hours. I plan to buy her Sock II video next because I know I will have another positive learning experience. I want to learn as much as I can about knitting socks as fast as I can. Once I have mastered her Sock II DVD I will be ready for more challenges in knitting socks. I really feel that I got my money's worth with this DVD. Thank you, Nenah for the role you played in empowering me to knit beautiful socks!",4 "Nenah knocks your socks off! I LOVE Nenah's series of Knitting Korner DVD's! I've read some other folks complaining about her nails being distracting. I haven't been that distracted, I guess; I've thoroughly enjoyed being able to really see how she accomplishes some of the techniques - the camera angles are great! And she's actually pretty funny during the DVD!It feels like having your Mom show you how to knit!",4 "Sock 1 learning to knit socks with two circular needles This video has very clear video instructions to follow along and takes you step by step with stopping points for you to follow the directions until you come to the next point. It makes sock knitting very easy with no confusion. I highly recommend this video. If you are interested in sock knitting this is a much easier technique to learn than using 4 pointed needles.",4 "Best knitting money I've spent to date. This DVD is so incredibly easy to use! It's also a lot of fun. To date, the money I spent on this DVD has been the BEST knitting money I've spent. I have fallen so in love with Ninah's instructional style that I plan to purchase all of her DVDs.After having abandoned knitting in my youth, I just started again a few months ago. I honestly didn't think I'd ever be able to learn how to knit socks without attending a class or without having someone very experienced teach me . . . and frankly, when I found this DVD on how to knit socks, I kind of doubted it would work for me. I get easily confused with knitting instructions.However, the feedback here was so positive, I figured I'd give it a try, especially since Ninah offers a 100% money back guarantee.I'M SO GLAD I DID!The instructions are even easier to follow than I'd anticipated.Ninah's voice is soothing and calming, and so are her instructions. You can watch the DVD over and over again without it getting on your nerves -- a real plus for me since I get easily ""burnt out"" on exercise or instructional DVDs.I also had a concern about how easy it would be to see the stitches on DVD. It is very easy -- you can see every stitch clearly. Nenah uses cameras both in front and in back of her to make sure every shot is easy to see.I did a practice sock first, on spare yarn. Then, I knitted the sock I wanted on Opal Sock Yarn.My sock came out great! If you look under the main photo of the DVD, you'll see the photo I posted of it.Probably the best benefit of purchasing a DVD by Nenah is that she makes herself available to answer questions. I had a question about playing the DVD on my computer -- I called and left a voice mail and the next day, Nenah called me personally.She is a wonderful, caring person. I just can't say enough.A couple tips:1- When I spoke with Nenah, she gave me a great knitting tip. My practice sock had a little gap, or ""ladder"" at the part of the knitting where you switch from one circular needle to the other.When I did my practice sock, I was tightening the first stitch, which I shouldn't have been doing. Nenah suggested I tighten the second stitch on the needle instead -- just pull it tight after knitting the second stitch in. IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM -- seamless, beautiful, smooth sock. (Thank you, Nenah!)2- Read the directions before beginning to knit(they are short and easy to read). This is common sense, but because I was so excited to begin, I rushed into the project without being fully prepared.My bad: I didn't take the time to read the written instructions all the way through. At the beginning, Nenah tells you how many stitches to cast on for small, medium or large feet. Note: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR SHOE SIZE! (Had I bothered to read the directions first, I would have known this).Anyway, the small, med, lg, refers more to your calf and ankle size. Not having taken the time to read the instructions, I cast on for large since I wear large shoes (9.5). Wrong! Later in the instructions, Nenah tells you exactly how to build the socks to fit your perfect shoe size.The sock came out beautifully but, for me, the medium size fits better. The sock I'm now working on (the one pictured) is absolutely perfect for me.3.- Use the best quality sock yarn you can afford, and if you have a specialized, mom-and-pop yarn shop in your area, buy the DVD from them or from here, but either way, use the shop to purchase your yarn and supplies. The support and help you'll receive will probably pay you back many times over.PS: Some reviewers here have mentioned that Nenah's nail polish and jewelry can be a bit distracting. I didn't find this to be true for me, however, Nenah told me that she read everyone's feedback and took it seriously. (She has something like 19 other knitting DVDs as well as a sock of the month club and more.) Her later DVDs are without the flashy polish and jewelry. I found it nice to know that this is a woman who listens and really cares.",4 "Superb how to on sock knitting I am delighted to say that Nenah Galati's DVD lives up to its promise. If you already know how to knit and purl, this DVD will show you how to knit socks on two circular needles.The production values are good, with clear shots of Nenah's hands as she works her magic on circular needles. Although Nenah's nail polish needs to be toned down, she nonetheless provides clear oral and visual instructions on this knitting technique.The DVD comes with clear and concise written instructions for knitting socks, with passages marked in the text where you should refer to the DVD for clarification.There is also a printed list of the 19 other DVDs that Nenah's Knitting Korner ([...]) produces, covering everything from continental style knitting to a pampered pet sweater to Moebius knitting.Like 90% of the population, I learn best from a combination of visual demonstration, oral commentary and text. This DVD addresses the learning styles of most basic knitters, so I recommend it highly.",4 "Easy to follow presentation I found this video very helpful and was pleased with the results. I will probably buy the video that shows how to knit 2 socks at the same time and would certainly recommend this first video.",4 "Circular Socks made easy I believe Nenah has created a great atmosphere and a good tutorial for making socks. Nenah has beautiful manicured nails and some Jewelry. This did not take from me learning how to make socks, neither distracted me. In SOck number one you make a sock at a time and it gives you one option of making a heel. Wait for Sock Number 2, which I think is a good DVD as well and you learn something different. I have never made socks until now, and I started right away. The resale of this item is good, it is a great investment in my opinion!",4 "not as tough as I thought first time I used it the strainer bag ripped in the corner. after I figured out the tincle strength I haven't ripped another, however I will probably double bag next time.",2 "My Family Albums I have over 40 Pioneer albums containing photos and memorabilia of my family, going back to the 1930's. The ""magnetic"" insert pages are ideal for arranging the photos with anecdotal captions. I can also insert additional pages if I have to go back in time with new material. They are acid-free, too, so my photos don't fade. Highly recommended.",4 "Right size, wrong holes I purchase these sheets to augment my photo albums purchased on Royal Caribbean. They are the right size, but I had to punched holes closer to the center since these weren't at the right place. However these are the only ones of the size that I found in weeks or research!",2 "Refill pages same as originals If you're buying these refills, you have the original album pages. These seem just the same - sticky! Place your photos carefully, because it's hard to move them! This was a good price, averaging under five dollars per set with shipping. Be aware that the set of 10 is five pages front and back, not ten.",4 "Beware of shipping costs I ordered six of these, along with 2 albums, and they came from Adorama camera. After they arrived I discovered that the shipping cost was extremely high. Their policy is to charge shipping on each individual item, even though, of course, they are all sent in one package. I complained and got a partial refund on the charges, but the way they do it is clearly a rip-off.",1 "Good product The product was as advertised. The delivery of the product took a few days longer than I expected.",3 "Downsizing Pioneer Magnetic Albums to Two 44 years ago I purchased my first Pioneer Magnetic photo album. Then I added 9 more albums through the years! Now, I am downsizing. It is not easy to put 44 years of memories into 2 albums: one for 44 year old son and one for us. With a hairdryer in hand and a sharp slicing knife, I have had to "loosen" the pictures I wanted to save if they were stuck. It works. The two new Pioneer albums with refills added now contain the best of the best pictures. Who needs to see your child at every angle in his crib or bath or any where? Same goes with any subject.So with scissors in hand, I have trimmed down the best pictures in rounded cuts and overlapped them in my new albums. The new books and fillers seem stickier than years ago---so I have the pages all laid out on "throw away" Pioneer pages so I don't have to pry them off very often if I want to change positions of pictures.My son loved the "memory book" (only physical present we gave him for Christmas 2012) which took hours and days to finish. Now I have to finish my husband's and my memory book. There is nothing like having the pictures in hand (not slides or DVD or computer). I used to say to my husband, in case of fire grab the photo albums---now it will be easier----grab the photo album (singular).Thank you for making an album that we can still be creative on the page and not have to fill in pockets or such with pictures.",4 "Good refill sheets If you have the Pioneer Deluxe Magnetic Album, you'll need the refill sheets and extra extension posts to expand your album. The extension posts are included although you can also buy more seperately. Great photo album, and great refill sheets that show no yellowing even after many years.",4 "Does not fit the albums it is advertised with I ordered 3-ring photo albums, which I love. This item pops up as recommended. It does not fit the albums I ordered. Why would you advertise these items together? Makes no sense. Of course I returned them.",1 "Quick & Efficient Serivce Timely Service & Fast Delivery. Aids in extending our family photo album to allow all items within one year of too many photos we've acquired. Now we're organized.",3 "Perfect fit! The refills fit perfectly in the album - same size, same color, same everything. I loved the fact that they included extension posts, so I didn't have to buy them separately. I ordered two, and practically doubled the size of my album.",4 "Pages for memories... Here is the only realiable Refill for a PMV-206, and it is as the original that came with the album, so it a winner! Suggest you pick this item up if you want to add photos to your 206 album..",3 "extension post not threaded The additional sheets seemed to be what was expected, but one of the extension posts was un-threaded and therefore unusable and as a result the sheets could not be added to my album. This is a don't buy.",0 "These work well These work well. We use these when we don't need it to be fancy showing, and then we use the ""pearl"" covered ones for the items we need to look nice. They work well & we recommend them. We use the hammer with the tool kit we have from a long while ago. We do need to replace the kit so will be looking for ones that also include the tool kit for use with a hammer.",4 "They do what they are supposed to do I used these to connect some fabric to a piece of plastic. With a little bit of super glue, it did the trick. They hold great and were easy to use. I just used a pair of pliers to connect them to the fabric. Pretty easy, with no real need for a special tool, unless you are doing large Qtys.",4 "slight misunderstanding These are great for what they are, and even though its not what I thought I was ordering I found a use for them. Good for fabric, not leather.",2 "Dritz The item is very good and easy to work with plus it at a good price so I will in the futrue buy more",4 "discontinued, repacment avialable This is a excellent paper especially for fine art use, It has been discontinued. (S041447) Epson texured fine art paper, 24x50 roll, however Epson has a direct replacment for it (S042304), however Amazon along with most other suppliers, do not carry or know of the new replament, I tried to speak to a Amazon rep on the phone to advise him of the new replacment but he could not help me, anybody know how to let Amazon know the there is a replacment? Thanks",4 "Excellent but discontinued This is excellent paper for art prints. Hold the color very well, runs great in the printer. My customers love the feel and look of photographs printed on it. Unfortunately it has been discontinued and replaced by a new series of Epson paper which I have yet to try.",4 "For the novice and expert alike I've been using sculpey for years. I bought this box about 8 years ago and I still have a little left. It works well for me because I like to paint and seal my finished pieces. The color of the clay doesn't matter to me because it gets dirty while I work, which is why I don't buy individual colors. Once you have it home, I recommend taking it out of the cardboard and putting the clay in a tin box or Rubbermaid container so that the oil isn't absorbed by the cardboard causing the clay to harden and crack. It will save you some clay softener in the long-run.If you like to paint, acrylic works best and dries fast on the clay. It also turns out well when you want to make a faux porcelain piece. And if you can't form the clay the way you want before you bake it, it can be lightly sanded or shaved to get the shape, contour, or texture you desire. I have also baked and then re-baked to add pieces on to a ""finished"" form.I've gotten about 5 6""-8"" sculptures out of this box and could probably get 2 more out of what I have left. I've also made about 10 2""-4"" pieces as well. This box is well worth it if you like to sculpt and don't have the time to do it everyday or even more than 2 times a week. It lasts forever and even though it's relatively fragile once finished it's still all the more delicate and appreciated.",3 "Easy to Use - Can do at home - Artistic Output Unlimited Polymer Clay is a great source for your artistic output.Lasting seemingly forever, this product doesn't seem to deteriorate over time so if you accidently leave it open it's not really going to become unuseable. If it becomes britle you can always add some mineral oil to get it back to its original state.You can also add mineral oil to the Sculpey Polymer Clay if you want to have a more fluid like product.Another nice aspect of the Sculpey Polymer Clay is that from 3 or 4 core colours you can mix them to develop other colours. In addition, the Original Sculpey can be mixed with the Sculpey III and the Premo series as well.AS with all Polymer Clays you bake the final product in an oven and it comes out rock hard, all ready for you to add a final polish.A very flexible craft product.",4 "Good Basic Sculpting Clay - Recommended We use Sculpey ""Original Sculpting Clay"" in our mold making business for making simple pieces that will not be needed long-term or subjected to a lot of stress. This is easy clay to work and takes detail without much effort, but it is not durable and can dry out if not baked. Since we don't usually want to take the time to bake our pieces, we useSuper Sculpey Polymer Clay - Semi-Transparent Beige-Pink - 1lb.when we need a more durable medium.Recommended!CFH",3 "An Investment! As an art major, I go through a lot of clay. In fact, all of my projects are made from Sculpey Clay. Normally, I buy the 1lb boxes in town (usually from Walmart as Michaels wants *way* too much), but I figured I needed more than that. When I went online shopping here on Amazon to replenish my supply at home, I stumbled onto this, and grabbed a box. I love it! Came brand new, and I have had no issues using it this school quarter. The price was good too, I thought, as I only paid about $45: if I buy a 1lb box its usually $20, so I actually got more for my money. I recommend this product and seller!",4 "Best sculpey I have ever used Nice and soft, easy to work with and a ton of product for the money. I am super happy with this purchase.",4 "Very useful. Very pleased. Arrived in good time, well packaged, good condition as promised. This was my first time using Sculpey. It's a very fun product. Easy to manage, to shape, and to inscribe detail. Be careful not to let it lean against painted walls, or on plastic surfaces, whatever is in it will eat right through those things.",4 "Great item@ I purchased this for a vet clinic to make memorial clay paws. The clay is nice and you definitely get a ton of it. But, it's very hard and not very pliable. We usually can't get a very good impression of a paw just a very faint outline that we then have to use tools to complete perfectly. Unless you're making something that you are carding or sculpting, I would opt for a softer clay.",3 "Great, funtastic Sculpey! I buy this every couple of months. I use it for making all kinds of figurines, flowers, jewelry. the possibilities are endless. I mix oil or acrylic paint with it to create a myriad of colors. If it gets too sticky, I lay it out on wax paper and let it dry for a day or two. I have thrilled family and friends with beautiful gifts of clay. This clay will harden at 275 in the oven. Keep it in for 10 min to firm it up then let it cool completely and add on new parts. Cook it longer to make it more sturdy, but be sure to let it cool completely before handling it. This is the BEST price on the market for polymer clay, unless you are buying the 24 lb box. Good luck and have great fun!!",4 "sculptor clay My granddaughter has used this in the past, it is plyable and durable when used as directed, she created masterpieces for everyone on her Christmas list",4 "white?? the description says WHITE for the color of this product. It is what i was looking for. when i got it, it was not white. it is a flesh color. I got this product to make clay paws for people's pets and it would have been much nicer if it were white. i am dissapointed.",2 "Very disappointed I received this clay and it came dry. I had a hard time getting it workable. I had bought the clay to teach a Girl Scout troop about pinch pots. We added water to it to try to reconstitute it. Very unhappy.",0 "Works like it should The mitten clips works well and is pretty sturdy. I gave it a four because I thought I was getting black clips instead I received brown ones. It wasn't that big of a deal, so I didn't return them, but I would have like the black ones. Overall, I would recommend it to a friend.",3 "Great for other clothing items as well I bought these for use as clips for gloves but then decided that I did not need gloves after all so these sat for a while. More recently I've been losing my wallet a lot so now I'm using this as a wallet clip. It is very secure and as long as I remember to clip, I'm pretty confident that my wallet is not going to fall out of my pocket again. Unlike alligator clips, these cannot be unclipped accidentally by bumping them. You almost need two hands to unclip them. Likewise, you almost need two hands to clip them but that's the small sacrifice you have to make for security.",4 "Needed to trace over with a quilting pencil Good for what it promised, but didn't stay well enough on the fabric to finish 6 letters of embroidery without wiping off. Finally settled on the Clover to do the original and traced over it with a quilting pencil which worked beautifully",2 "These are a great time saver. I used to put these snaps on by hand - very time consuming to make sure you get the snaps placed in the right places. These are great.",4 "Great For Single Pages With Tears This is what it is advertised as, and you can barely notice it when you place it on the page of a book. It is thin and can be difficult to get off the liner. I used it on one book over a crack in the binding, and that was not really worth it. The book just had damage. However, the tape did work well and seems to be holding the pages despite the broken binding. It required a lot of tape to do that. It is more for smaller tears and torn pages and not putting over the broken binding. Maybe it is better to use glue for a broken binding or speak to someone more knowledgeable. It worked well when I used smaller pieces to fix a tear. It was hard for me to manage a longer piece as it was very thin and adhesive. It also seemed barely noticeable when used on book covers. It will repair single torn pages very well, but beyond that it is probably better to look into something else. It is document repair tape and not book repair tape.",4 "Plastic Sew-on Snaps They are very nice but I thought more suited for finer clothing, especially good if they are not used all the time.",3 "Perfect fix! I needed something to hold my wedding dress up off the floor during my reception and these were absolutly perfect clear and unnoticeable on my white satin dress.",4 "OK but not good quality After buying the Harbor Freight plug cutters which are horrible, I decided to spend the bucks and get a good set. I'm still lokking for a good set. The taper cutters are OK but the straight ones tear out the wood pretty badly.",2 "Real Disney Mickey Shorts-wo the Real Disney Price I bought five pairs of Champion shorts and 5 Mickey iron ons. I loved all of them and my boyfriend loved them even more than the original pair of Mickey shorts he bought about 10 years ago, cause the decal was larger in size and he is now very happy with his 5 pairs of Disney Mickey shorts.",4 "Cute Labels I bought these for my son to use when I make his garments and I look forward to using them.",4 "beautiful art, but not safe for application to skin I first saw this wonderful product on the back of a artistically-studded jean jacket, worn by the woman sitting in front of me on the train. I HAD to ask her where she got it.It turns out she really DIDN'T speak english (I didn't believe her at first) and I ended up being escorted from the train, but I was hooked! I had to find Emma.I'm SO glad I could find this product on Amazon. This little cutie's the spittin' image of my grandma's dog, when I was growing up. And so life like you can almost hear the wheezing, and feel the adorable droplets of doggy snot hit your shin as it repeatedly would snort and cough. It takes me back to the good times spent at Grandma's trailer, watching her ""stories"" with her through a haze of unfiltered cigarette smoke.My only complaint is that there was nothing in the instructions that advised against applying directly to your skin. This seems like a terrible oversight on behalf of the manufacturer.I purchased the 10inch patch by the way, figuring the 6 inch to be too small. In hindsight, I kinda wish I'd gone with the smaller one.I'm told there will be no permanent scarring, and to try not to pick at it too much.",2 "Sweet but Smooth I own a wolf and moon shirt. I am happy with the performance. I cannot keep the hot ladies away. I wear it out to evening events, when I want to be debonair and let it be known that I'm on the prowl. It's powers always deliver, whether at a tractor pull, monster truck rally, or family reunion. I don't always need the full-on raw masculinity of a wolf and moon shirt. It's just not appropriate for the guys at work down at the salvage yard or church. I haven't been able to find anything until I came across the Emma Boston Terrier Iron On. Its more domesticated look is perfect for shopping at the WalMart, lunch at the gun club or appointments with the friend of the court. The iron-on is nice because I can put one on the front and back. Hey, I'm superbad coming and going. Plus, I can choose where it goes on the shirt. No more getting a logo covered up by my mullet. Thanks Emma Boston Terrier Iron On.",4 "Works excellent ! I was in need of a new glue gun and this one seemed to fit for price, performance and other reviews. All of which held true.It does not drip and that is great, but also makes you unaware of when exactly it is 'ready'. With former guns seeing a drip or two made me know it was ready and this is something I was always prepared for and did not mind. A few years back I had a different gun that being a rush I squeezed a bit prior to it being completely ready, the trigger broke on me. At the time I ran to the store and bought another and made sure to wait from then on. Sure, I could have returned or exchanged it, but in all honesty it was My fault not a defect. Unfair in my opinion to hold that company liable for my mistake.The tip is great, just don't touch it ! While I am sure this is quite obvious, some may still try ! Please do not let me mislead you, this is not for very fine, small or detailed projects, just a bit 'sharper' than some competing guns. Former ones that I have used as well as other still available have a small rubber sleeve around 90% of the tip, this one does not and that is excellent. Surely makes clean up of a bit of extra glue much easier.",4 "Good choice After some research and reading reviews, I went with this glue gun. The biggest selling point to me was that the glue was not going to drip and make a mess. It is great for that. The only possible downfall is that it isn't perfect for small, detail oriented jobs. Over all, a great buy and would make the same decision again.",3 "Stays up with the demand for hot glue with no waiting around. I read all the reviews below before I ordered this glue gun. The selling feature for me was the rate at which this gun will deliver hot glue and the fact it does not drip hot glue everywhere. 80watts will deliver all the glue you will ever need. I used this glue gun to repair a carpet seam via a tip method seen on Youtube. You just back up the split with regular carpet tape and then put down a load of hotmelt glue on the taps and pull the carpet seam back into place. Quick and clean way to fix a problem. The wimpy glue gun I had simply would not deliver enough glue to do this kind of project.The gun heats up and delivers very hot glue in enough quantity to stay up with all the demands I have put on this tool. 5 stars from me on this glue gun.",4 "NO Leaking Glue - Really! Many glue guns advertise no glue leaks from the nozzle, (I've had a few) but this one delivers on that promise. This gun is built well and has the capacity to keep up with a large quantity of glue flow with no waiting. Certainly qualifies as a professional tool for most light manufacturing and fabrication applications up to two pounds of glue per hour. Light weight easy to maneuver and use. You really do get what you pay for in this tool.",4 "works great Works great and does not drip. Just the right amount of glue comes out. I've had it for a few weeks. If it lasts several years, I'll be very happy with this glue gun.",4 "Hot Glue Gun I got this hot glue gun for a project involving 4 inch plastic sewer & drain pipe to make a dust collection system for my wood-working shop. I connected plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal using the hot glue gun. It worked perfectly every time.This hot glue gun is not for intricate projects, but works very well on medium to large projects because the glob of glue coming out is not tiny. The trigger is easy to use to control the amount of glue being dispensed. It does NOT drip glue from the tip when plugged in and lying on a tool bench.There is no on-off switch, it is always heating while plugged in.",4 "As advertised Because my wife uses glue guns quite a lot but hadn't bought a new in quite some time, she asked me to research what was available. I spent some time reading the descriptions of most of the main glue guns available and then followed up by reading the reviews for each. This is the one I suggested to her and the one we bought. After using it for several months, she informed me that it has performed flawlessly. It has done everyting it was advertised to do. It heats much much quicker than any of the guns we've previously owned and dipenses the glue smoothly and uniformly.We have no regrets about buying this glue gun and would buy it again if we needed another. At this point, it's the best we've ever owned, and give it a 2-thumbs-up recommendation.",4 "Works great Works great! Provides a good stream of glue and doesn't leak when your not using it.",4 "no mess No dripping when idle.The manufacturer's description on Amazon says 12 oz, but their website says 16 oz, and the item's box says 15 oz. Today I weighed it. The part that you hold is about 12 oz, so the rest of the weight is the cord.",4 "surebonder glue gun i have used hot melt glue guns starting in 1975 and this is the best glue gun that i have ever used.",4 "Great gun, but rebadged and cheaper elsewhere I've noticed the identical gun on sale at an online glue-stick reseller under the name HG-208.It's how it goes I guess, but it's for 10 dollars less. Still 5 stars as the gun is great, but it's something to keep in mind.",4 "A First Rate Glue Gun A glue gun is really not all that complicated a device but for some reason most of them have problems. This one really works the way you would expect. It doesn't drip, it heats up reasonably fast, it delivers glue when you want it and it has a built in support stand. I have had this gun for a year and so far it has performed well and held up quite well under regular use.",4 "A BIGGER glue gun for BIGGER projects... The $4.00 Wal-Mart specials weren't lasting long, or doing the job as well, so I bought this industrial model. We are not disappointed; it is well-constructed, certainly is industrial-quality, and offers the ability to change nozzles (only one nozzle is included) which will come in handy for smaller jobs. The included nozzle will dispense A LOT of glue, which is another reason we bought this glue gun, so 80 watts is necessary to keep melting large numbers of glue sticks when gluing heavy-duty projects. A smaller tip is advised for more normal duty. All in all, we think this is a great value!",4 "Excelent glue gun Okay, I have owned one of these long enough to comment.I use mine a lot, nearly every day and have almost gone through a whole boxof glue sticks.It does leak a little, and takes about 5 minutes to fully warm up, but it's veryreliable and easy to control how much glue you want.I have a few other glue guns as well but this one is much better.If you need a hot glue gun, buy this one, you will be pleased with it.",4 "Great for Music store! We use these for installing pads on saxes, clarinets... fixing cases, etc. These are left on most of the day.... stay HOT, don't drip, and are very sturdy. I bought 4 of them... and they are going strong!!",4 "Half the designs, more than half the price This card contains half of the designs that are on the Brother Disney ""Film Stars"" embroidery card. That card can be commonly found for $99 or less. To get all of the same designs, you have to buy two of these cards (the New Disney Classics and Belle and Ariel card). If you are only going to use Ariel & Belle, this is good. If you want Lion King and Aladdin too, you should look into the full size Film Stars card instead.",2 "STRUNG OUT ON STRING ART THIS WAS BASICALLY A GAG GIFT FOR SOMEONE, THE PERSON DID ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT BUT ALL THE STRING WAS IN ONE LONG PIECE AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET APART, NOT THE WAY I REMEMBERED THESE KITS TO BE. I HAVEN'T SEEN IT SINCE IT WAS MAILED OUT OF STATE. I WILL TRY TO GET IT AND FINISH IT MYSELF. THEY BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES. THEY USED TO BE FUN, I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T THAT MUCH FUN",4 "Good Product My daughter had recently become very intersted in drawings and I thought this would be benficial. She has really enjoyed the ""toy"" and it is fun to see how creative she can be. This has been perfect for her. I can see a young child losing interest quickly but my 11 year old really uses it for what it was made for and loves it.",4 "Cartoon Kit My nine year old nephew who enjoys designing his own comic books really enjoyed this kit as a birthday gift.",4 "My son loves it! I bought this product for my 8 year old son. He absolutely loves it! He spends hours perfecting his cartoon drawing abilities. The box contains many useful items including a sheet with about 10 different faces showing different emotions. When my son gets upset about something, drawing always puts him in a better mood.",4 "For my 12 year old son This was pretty good - the box seemed to promise more than was actually inside but overall seems to be pretty good - a little bit expensive.",3 "Great for Getting into Screen Printing Great starter kit for anybody interested in learning how to screen print. The included DVD goes through the techniques and shows you exactly how its done. Very informative.Speedball products are obviously quality products and i would reccomend this kit to any beginner.",4 "Slightly defective base unit We were immediately halted in our printmaking process by the fact that the base unit's wooden top bar (which the hinges get screwed on to) isn't even, one end is shorter than the other, so when attached with the hinge the screen won't lay flat against the base board.The kit was a great price, but not so great a price if we count out the base unit, which was really the main motivator to buy the kit instead of individual supplies. Ah well, bad luck for us.",1 "Fun and useful product Very simple to use. Makes a quality product. Reasonable price is a real plus. Crafty kids and adults will love it!",4 "Do NOT buy, poor packaging ruins this product. I saw some of the reviews saying containers came open on this product in shipping.Well, that's because Speedball skimps on packaging so much that it's almost guaranteed to.2 of the 5 containers of inks are coating everything inside of the box. The bottles of liquids to treat the screen have coated the screen, making it useless. The tissue papers & instruction book are stuck together with liquids.The tissue papers have MILDEWED, telling me that this happened early on after assembly.This is an unacceptable way to package a product & the product should be removed from Amazon until this is improved.Since this is supposed to be a ""Get started today!"" kit & that's sure not happening, definitely pass this kit up. You will be covered in ink & cranky the second you take the lid off.",0 "Poorly Packaged When I opened the package some of the containers inside did not stay in their position. No big deal, but the photo emulsion remover bottle leaked. If there was no additional damage I would have kept it. What I believe was the tracing paper inside was half turned yellowish as well as the screen to make the ""negative"". Shipping was free through Prime thankfully. So I will return and probably try to purchase another since other good reviews.",0 "Seems to be a very nice product I haven't gotten to use it yet but have watched the video and it all seems to be pretty straight forward and fairly simple to use. I got this before investing a ton of money in a YUDU if this works well for what I want to do with it (I have to buy some more screens) then I may not ever buy a YUDU as this was definetly a lot less money. I never give 5 stars unless a product is SUPER and I have yet to find anything out there that didn't have some kind of con to it. Would have given this 4 1/2 stars though since it comes with everything you need to get started and clear instructions both in the book and the video. Video is also broken down into chapters so you can find exactly what you need.",3 "Love this stamp This is a beautiful stamp. I really like using it and it has a lot of color options. Hummingbirds are always fun.",4 "Doesn't hold up. Had to send it to the factory after 2 weeks. Blade slips off. Retailer had same problem with the one they had.",0 "Great saw, great customer service This was our first diamond ring saw. We use it for cutting glass and copper sheeting, as well as some smaller rocks. And we bought it from Delphi due to a sale.It had shorted out within the first 30 days. Disappointed, I called Gemini, the manufacture, and they sent me a new one with no questions asked. I didn't even have to provide a receipt for them or anything, they immediately sent one out and I received a replacement in 2 days. I sent the old one back with no shipping cost to me. Customer service at it's best.The saw comes with a rather funny, but informative instructional video. Watching it was very helpful.It has a little light to help you see what your cutting. We do mosaics and it cuts the glass quickly and cleanly. It also has lots of attachments for all kinds of uses.I was impressed with the overall quality and great customer service. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to cut stained glass or making shapes out of tile or thin metal. It's as noisy as any other power tool I've used.",4 "Fabulous, couldn't work without it LOVE IT! I work with glass and tile and it does everything! You can make very small cuts in art glass after very little training, and you can make your own mosaic tile designs. As well, you can make a hole in the middle of glass or tile by separating the ring blade, inserting it through the hole, and connecting it again. Amazing, and such a great price! I have toured the factory in Redondo Beach and the creator of this saw, and many others, was a glass artist himself. IF you should ever have an issue with the saw all you have to do is contact the owner and they'll do right by you.",4 "USELESS GLASS SAW I have been a loyal customer of Gemini Saw from the time they released the Taurus 2.2 ring saw. That goes back almost 14 years. I had nothing but trouble with it, and was given every excuse in the book as to why the blades kept breaking after as little as three hours of use. Needless to say all of the problems were due to me.They questioned the glass I was cutting, the way I was cutting, and my maintenance of the saw itself. Never was there any problem in the design of their saw, or its blades. I was a novice so I believed what they told me. I was terrified to use any pressure for fear the blade would break. I was using three cold packs to keep the blade cool. I was using two drops of detergent and three tablespoons of vinegar and changing my water at the slightest tinge of milkiness. I sat down at the saw with a feeling of dread not knowing when the blade would break and shatter my glass. I was terrified to use it. Then Gemini came out with the Taurus 3. I thought to myself, surely they must have worked out the bugs by now, and that it was new and improved. I scrapped the Taurus 2.2 and purchased the Taurus 3. I give people the benefit of the doubt. Little did I know I was not dealing with a fair company. The problems with the Taurus 3 were as bad if not worse, and Rose their silver tongued spokesperson gave the same old tired excuses. According to Rose they had never seen anything like the problems I was having and told me there was nothing they could do for me. The saw motor broke twice. The technician told me water had gotten in to the motor and rusted and shorted out. Keep in mind this is a saw that is designed to work in a wet environment. I talked to the president of the company Jesse Cogswell, and he feigned shock, telling me that they found a Taurus 3 under 14 feet of water after hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and it still functioned. The problems continued. They told me I needed to buy new raceways. When that didn't fix the problem of broken blades, excessive vibration, and motor failure, they said I needed to replace bearings. Now I have hundreds of dollars of parts just incase anything goes wrong. Finally it was in rep;air and broken so often, I naively bought a spare Taurus 3 as a back up. This finally came to a head with them when Jesse Cogswell took the phone from Rose and started screaming at me ""you can kiss my ---! You are getting nothing from me. He repeated this over and over as I sat stunned, until he hung up on me. What could I do? I bought another blade and after three hours ( I kept a log of usage) it not only broke but shattered in three places, shattering the large sheet of glass I was cutting, and cut me in the process. I was was livid. I called them and they gave me the same runaround, but by this this time I had their number and was not nearly as naively accommodating to their excuses. I told Rose that there has to be something wrong here and I need to send it in to be checked. She told me that was unnecessary since there was nothing that could go wrong with their saw, but if I still wanted to send it in, I was to pay for that even though it was five months old and still under warranty. Rose also told me that they had a backlog of repairs, and the soonest they could get it back to me was after January, over two months. Strange, that for a saw which they claim nothing can go wrong, they have such a back up of repairs. I pleaded with them, couldn't I be bumped up since my problem was reoccurring and was not solved and had been going on for so long. I was told by Barbara, their other silver tongued spokesperson ""bumped up? I would like to bump you off!"" I replied ditto, and she accuse me of threatening her life and Rose told me the police were on the way to my house. While waiting for the police to arrive I decided, this relationship is over, I need to cut my losses and investigate a new company and a new saw. My advice is to stay as far away from this company and its products as possible. I am cutting my losses and considering a Gryphon saw.",0 "Ring Saw The ring saw is great, but the manual is terrible. I broke a blade within a month. I still don't know what the problem was, but with a new blade I was able to complete my project and help out a friend with hers. I watched the videos on the Taurus web site - funny the first time but could have been more helpful than entertaining!",3 "Can be dangerous This was my first purchase of any kind of glass cutting saw, and was purchased in part because of the praise it received from others in the stained glass hobby. As far as making complex cuts in glass, the saw deserves every bit of the praise it has gotten. However, after about 4 hours of use, the blade broke, and had I not repositioned my hand a heartbeat before that happened, the broken blade would have impaled my hand to the work surface. I contacted customer service and sent them photos of the damage and how the broken blade went down through the work surface. They responded back by sending a new replacement blade, belt and guide wheels. There was no mention of the safety issue when a blade breaks. Now I have a ring saw with about 4 hours of use, extremely clean, with a brand new blade, belt and bushings installed, and I am terrified to use the thing. So, like the previous reviewer Encantada, I think I may be looking for another kind of saw, like the Gryphon. So far I have not heard of any injuries caused by a regular band saw.",1 "This Is A Real Time Saver I have been using this for over a year. While the actual surface is normally adequate, I wish it were larger to accommodate bigger pieces of glass. However, in most instances it is really more than adequate.It is versatile and makes nice, clean cuts and is a true time saver. The base catches the tiny shards of glass which makes for a fast clean-up. Comes with a DVD that explains how to use the Taurus, but I did not watch it since I bought this after I had used my friend's Taurus which sold itself.This is a great tool for anyone who makes stained glass items.",4 "great little saw This ring saw is awesome. It took my glass work to another level. I just wish it had a larger work surface.",3 "Multi-purpose, high quality, high priced I'd recommend Golden matte gel medium without reservation for paint extension, glazing and collage/altered art. It's high quality and high performance.This gel medium has a variety of uses:> extends acrylic paint colors; reduces gloss and viscocity while maintaining hue. Will hold moderate peaks and preserve brush characteristics.> increases the transparency and clarity of already transparent colors in glazes and washes.> archival quality ground, gluing agent and sealant. Full-bodied, dries clear, leaves no tack. Plus, it won't crack, change color or turn milky over time.Of the many mediums on the market, I've used Golden, Liquitex, Winsor-Newton, Grumbacher and Talens. I've found one is prefferable to another depending upon the application. For color extension, I prefer Golden or Winsor; for adhesive, collage, and altered art, Liquitex, then Golden.BTW, online I've found big price variations for gel mediums. For example, 1-gallon of matte gel medium ranged from $51-85/GOLDEN, $47-55/LIQUITEX, $31/UTRECHT, and $23/NASCO. Caveat emptor. Shop around.",4 "Beware - Picture and description are incorrect The glue gun I received was the H-280 40 watt gun, as the title page descriptor states. However, that's one of the few accurate description of the glue gun on the page. The picture is of a different glue gun. The product features stated for the glue gun include:Product FeaturesComes with auxiliary stand - not the one shown. It's a plastic ring that attaches to the handleNon slip / Non stick finish - no, just normal plasticOn/Off switch with light - no switch, no lightHigh output - 60 watts - no, it's 40 wattsUses standard .43 dia glue sticks - yesLater in the sentence descriptors it says it has an 8ft cord. It's actually a little over 4 ft.I haven't tried the glue gun yet. I'm upset the description of what I thought I was ordering was not correct and that the product I received was inferior to the one described.",0 "Great Hot Glue Gun... Much Hotter Than My Last One! This gun gets much hotter than our last one, without the high prices you pay at retail stores for the same, exact gun. We are pleased... and pleased to pay the price on Amazon.",4 "Quality glue gun Good glue gun for the money. I wanted a full size glue gun that would heat up quickly and not drip glue all over the place. I mostly use this gun for cementing wood together and it does a great job at it. The gun heats up quickly too. The only reason I am giving this glue gun 4 stars is that it does tend to drip small amounts of glue while sitting in the stand after I've applied some glue to my wood projects. I'm still pleased with it and can live with the glue dripping; definitely not going to return it.",3 "Fun for beginners I had never done any type of stitching before and I got the hang of this pretty quickly. Its a little difficult seperating and threading the needle at first, but you'll get used to it. Theres more then enough thread if you need it and the instructions are pretty easy to follow. The needle is a regular metal one, not one of those plastic safe ones. The little round ring holds it taut and in place while you stitch. A fun little project to teach you the basics of a couple types of stitching. A template is given and you can trace the outline easily.",4 "Great for kids who want to learn cross-stitch I got two of these cross stitch kits for my 9 year-old daughter, and she really loved them. The instructions were easy to follow, and there was plenty of thread for the project. She finished both in a couple of days with no frustration at all.",4 "Excellent Collage Product This Gel Medium is perfect for sealing and adhering items for mixed-media, collage art. I went through many products before I found this one and now I only need the one product. Golden Acrylic Medium Gel works wonderfully with papers, metals, beads, plastic and all ephemera that I use with my collages.",4 "works well, good consistency, dries evenly w/o opaque spots Dries clear, a bit thick and I thinned it a little to get an even coat w/o too many brushstroke marks, but that is a good thing. More bang for the buck. I would buy this again. With free shipping (super saver)and a good price (a LOT cheaper than the two art supply stores here on Oahu, Hawaii) I'd buy this again.",3 "Great product Took a Donna Downy class and used the entire jar on altered projects. Love this stuff, will need to purchase again.",4 "Golden acrylic medium regular gel matte 8 oz. Great product! Remember, when it says matte it means matte! There is not a lick of shine to this finish. However, after sealing with matte, you can reclaim, a shiny finish with one of their gloss products! I love all the golden finishes and use them constantly in my studio.",4 "Expensive and worthwhile This is a product suitable for all ages, from as soon as a toddler can grasp a brush, to those of us who are losing their grasp. Unlike children's water painting books, this kind of paper seems to keep children involved over a considerable time. It permits variations of results, as opposed to just changing the color of the paper. (Be careful not to use anything but clear water. Water colors will ruin it. )For adults, the uses seem endless. In my experience, the principal value of this paper for beginners is that the paper enables the user to let loose with arm motion without fear of having left a permanent trace of one's ineptitude. Ink on paper seems to come more easily after warming up with this. Try out different shapes of brushes for different effects.I do not know the Japanese name of this ""Magic Paper."" Could someone enlighten me?",4 "PERFECTION!!! IT WORKS PERFECTLY, I ENJOY NOT ONLY SHOWING TO MY KIDS AND FRIENDS, BUT PRACTICING A LOT",4 "Great fun! This paper is exactly like those Zen Pointing boards, except vastly cheaper!A really excellent way to practice your Japanese or Chinese (or other language!) characters.One thing though: you definitely need a nice brush to use with this.",4 "fine three sturdy sheet with a stiff card packed in plastic then in a stiff box. Arrived in perfect shape good experience good product.",4 "good little expensive, but overall good. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .",3 "Fun paper This paper is amazing! It is fun and relaxing to work with. It comes in three colors. I am glad I found this product.",4 "Fun to use! I bought this to practice brush calligraphy and it has been very nice to use. It certainly is a worthwhile investment--better than making mistakes on rice paper! I've taped 2 sheets up to a board so I have lots of space...it dries at a reasonable rate as well, not too fast and not too slow to where you have to wait and wait.",4 "Paper gets bumpy after use. I bought this to practice Chinese calligraphy and loved it at first.But after some use it started getting bumpy which makes it hard to usefor brush practice. I think I'd invest in a Buddah Board before buyingthis paper.",2 "Wished it worked better. I bought a bunch of these rhinestone iron ons for my self and my bridesmaids. I did the bridesmaids shirts first and they all worked perfectly. This one however, some of the adhesive wasn't on the rhinestones when i opened the package therefor I was not able to iron them all on. I just wish it worked like the other ones I had bought. The rhinestones that did adhere stayed on though.",2 "OMG I hate it I purchased 6 of these and had to return 4, and the other two were defective. I am very sad about this product.",0 "More work than advertised Fiance was gonna use this for her shirt after our wedding. After the transfer, quite a few of the stones didn't stay and had to be glued on with fabric glue. She got a little glue on the shirt, tried to scratch it off, and made a small hole in the shirt. The shirt ended up in the trash. Wasn't a good day for the already stressed soon to be bride. Anyway, be prepared to glue some of the stones on if you buy this. At least it was relatively cheap...",1 "fleur De Lis Iron Ons I thought I would get ones that are superior to what the local fabric store sells. These are very ordinary and the shipping cost was outrageous considering the VERY small item and its weight.",3 "JUST OKAY ! I bought this to iron on a plain white shirt for myself to wear on my wedding day. Well I followed the directions and it did not turn out so great! The stones did not all transfer on to the shirt!!! So I was not happy and did not wear it that day after all.",1 "Very Cute My wife ironed this on the back of her sweatshirt that she wore the morning of our wedding to go and get her hair and makeup done. She also got some for the bridesmaids. They were very cute.",4 "golden soft gel medium I just took a class from Nita Leland, Artist, Author and Workshope Educator, in collage techniques and she used this gel for so many things.it workied great without shredding the papers as some heavier gels do and I loved working with it!",4 "Best cutters ever I bought these cutters to replace the same ones I have had for over 10 years. I work on wire every day, and they have far exceeded my expectations. Well worth the price.",4 "Absolutely PERFECT!!! I purchased it because I needed some container to keep my jewelry. It works for my Avon bracelets - I absolutely love and adore it! It was hard to figure out whether it was the right thing or not just by looking at the picture. But now, when I actually own it - the best thing for my jewelry! I am buying more with 20 compartments for my rings and earrings. Easy to open, stays closed. PERFECT!!!",4 "Great case This case truly does make beading a breeze.... keeps beads from spilling into each other even when traveling... Very cool cases I highly approve!",4 "Nice case, doesn't hold beading tools These case fits all of my big pendants and string rolls nicely, but it doesn't fit pliers at all! You have to really force them in there and it's not easy to close. I guess I'll just have to keep them in the same basket as my yarn and other things which is a bit inconvenient.",2 "loves it it works perfectly for the organization that my daughter needed for her many millions of beads....I recommend this to anyone who beads",4 "Bead storage container The bead organizer has large long compartments and so Iplace long strands of beads, I will use in my jewelry-making business, into it",3 "I like this item but I need one where it store my tools as well. The vendor shipped this immediately but now I am looking for one with large compartment space and space for my tools. Thank you for the fast delivery.",3 "great, but could use more colors. I like this, but I would like to see more color variety for the packs. and more basic colors. so far easy to use.",3 "Unfortunate This product was not as expected. The bristles are very stiff and not workable. Some of heads fell of the handles the first time in use.They are not a good product for acrylic paints as the brush does not load properly to alleviate the brittle brush strokes leaving lines in the end product.These were purchased for students using art at a youth level 3-6th grade and unfortunately, although the price is good, the product would not with stand repeated use.",0 "Great for my need I have intricate detailing on the walls in my house. I needed tiny brushes to paint them neatly. These flat brushes did the job perfectly.",4 "Twist Pin Review Designed for a specific function, that of securing a bed skirt to the box spring or foundation before installing the mattress. Not something I buy regularly; I think the last time I needed Twist Pins was 3 decades ago. But I was pleased to locate these ""pins"" through Amazon for a newly purchased bedroom set and bed skirt. These appear to be much more substantial than the ones I had those many years ago. I would gladly recommend this product and the source to anyone needing Twist Pins.",4 "Pins These pins worked better than the others. Especially if u fold the bedskirt fabric over then twist it in. It took a pack to do my bed.",3 "Pins solve the problem I used 12 of the pins to secure a bed ruffle. I put pieces of felt on the box spring first to help prevent the pins from tearing the fabric. We then turned the mattress end-for-end and the bed ruffle stayed in position perfectly. There are enough pins to do another bed. I give them 4 instead of 5 stars only because of the price - $8 is ridiculous for a box of pins.",3 "Wicked Sharp I purchased these to hold a bedspread and sheets in place so that they wouldn't end up crumpled up on the floor. I'd wanted to find some pins with a bigger head, but these work just fine and are about the same as I've seen everywhere else. Because these pins are highly curved, they're not likely to fall out. It took quite a bit of twisting to get them seated all the way and they seem secure. That's good because stepping on one of these things would be seriously painful. The plastic container does not snap shut, which is a nuisance--now I need to find something to store these in so the extra ones don't fall onto the floor. I'd definitely buy again, except that a pack of 25 will probably last the rest of my life.",4 "twist pins I was looking for these to keep my bed skirt in place. So far it is working. I remember my parents and grandmothers using twist pins to keep the dollies in place on the furniture. These pins are hard to find.",4 "Just what I was looking for This item was exactly what I was looking for and does the job beautifully. The service and shipping were both very fast.I highly recommend this product and this seller.",4 "twist pins I use these pins on my couch and recliner. They're great for holding the arm covers securely.",4 "Everyone should have these on hand. While this may seem to be an old fashion product it is essential in your home. I used the pins for my slip covers and they work great on bedding. You can not find this item in stores any more so with low cost of pins & shipping and the fact that they arrived at my residence in less than one week all I can say is ""Great product, great buy, great service"".",4 "Great for slip covers on couch I had these keeping my couch's slip covers on the arm rest, but over the years they have gone missing. Screwed in two on each cover and now I don't have to keep readjusting them every time I get off the couch.",4 "Poor design I hate these pins; they are so small and many of the heads break off while trying to install. They are very difficult to install. If they don't go into mattress immediately you either have to start over, they will go in crooked or the head will break off. My finger was sore by the time I finished putting on the bed skirt.",0 "Worked great These pins were purchased to keep a wrap around bed skirt in place. I found them easy to use and worked well.",4 "They really work I had never heard of such a item and was a little leary of ordering but they really work great for securing arm and head covers on recliners. I have recommended the some of my neighbors and they have order them as well.",4 "Quick fix Nice and Easy, I love how simple is to use them and secure the bed skirt just around the frame.",4 "Twist Pins- 25 Pkg- great invention Purchased to use with wrap around bed skirt to help tack bedskirtto box spring mattress. Keeps bedskirt in place.",4 "Twist pins Not easy to use. Does hold dust ruffle in place. Some of the pins break. Would not recommend to others",2 "Twist pins This product arrived on time. Used these twist pins to attach dust ruffels to two adjustable beds. They work perfect and the dust ruffel stay in place.",4 "Lost of money ... SO TINY, FRAGILES; IMPOSSIBLE / EXTREMELY HARD TO TWISTED WITHOUT BROKEN. MUCH LESS OF WHAT EXPECTED. WILL NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL.",0 "does the trick Thanks for getting this product completely right!Mom is 80 years old and can not get out to shop much. She still enjoys sewing and upolstering at her age. Amazon really comes through when she needs supplies.",4 "Great Pins I love these white pearl head pins because the white pearl heads are large and it is easier to find if you drop one. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Perfect I bought these to pin organza flowers onto a kissing ball, and they've worked great. They're normal length and the pearl head is a good size, large enough to be visible on my kissing ball. They look great!",4 "OK but not tops Pins are not strong enough and bend too easily with pressure. I am still looking for the quality of steel pins that used to be sold and were easily found in stores 20 years ago. Nonetheless, these pins are good compared to what one can find on the market today but not top quality for sure.",2 "They're pins, they're sharp...they live in my Dritz tomato These make sewing a breeze and do not damage the material. Good product; nice and thin and sharp as a pin!",4 "Light Box The light box arrived in a timely fashion and was just what I needed for the chore I had in mind, reviewing old negatives. My only complaint is that it looked like it might have been displayed or gently used. It had some scratches and imperfections that have nothing to do with the way it performs.",3 "Good light box I'm transferring 30 years worth of family photos from shoe boxes into archival quality envelopes and boxes and am using the light box to match negatives to prints which became separated over the years. Thought it might be too large but, in fact, it is too small to display a full 35 print set of 35mm negatives. In spite of this, it's a godsend. I was going blind trying to hold the negs up to the light. It's also nice to have a light box around to do tracing.When I removed it from the box there was something loose inside the metal case but it doesn't seem to be anything important. It would also be nice if it came in a box more suitable for storage. The only box is the shipping box that is not convenient to close.I purchased a 5X loupe and white, cotton gloves to go with the light box.",3 "Light Box Box works great. Nice construction. I have not had to replace the bulb yet, and hope not to have to do that for some time. Works as expected.",3 "light box I purchased this product to help me organize 30 years of negatives so that I might put them into the computer. I have started this project, and the light box has helped me. I am pleased with the product.",3 "I like what I see so far.... I was a little skeptical when I first purchased this product. Why did I buy it? I want a light source; that will let me shoot pictures digitally, from old slides. I think this product will do a great job, the illumination is fantastic as I have tried it with slides that I have.So now I will create the cover to insert the slides in, and the experiment will begin. My thought is that it wil be much faster than trying to scan, simply insert slide and shoot, then use programs on my computer to enhance them etc.Thanks Kerry Summers",3 "Adorama Light Box The light box was received and then returned. The light box just didn't do the job that I envisioned for it. This was not the fault of the light box which performed as was advertised. The fault was mine in buying the wrong item for the job.",4 "Great product I was very pleased with this product. It arrived on time and was just what I had anticipated. Hope to be a repeat customer!",4 "Light Box arrived quickly Information provided was accurate and the product arrived in excellent condition.",3 "Scotch is top rated We use the double stick Scotch regularly. This size fits in our large core desktop tape dispenser which makes it easier to use. This size is also more cost efficient than the smaller sizes.",4 "The cost is a bit much Sure, this tape will do everything the small illustrations on the package show (which are apparently for people who never figured out how to use tape...). However, this tape is not any different from the same tape you can get for less in a generic form anywhere. It does not seem appreciably stronger or thicker (which would be detrimental to strengthening edges of books in any case) than the cheap packing tape available at any department, discount or hardware store. I love this kind of tape for repairing or preventing damage to larger format paperbacks (like my Rise and Fall of the Third Reich), but the price on this roll of simple clear tape is just too high. Get some of the cheap stuff for $1-2 and get the same results.",2 "Not strong enough for repairing the bindings of books We did a big service project of repairing the broken hymnbooks in our church. There were over 100 books, and we were teaching ourselves, so we tried this book tape and then clear shipping/packaging tape. They were basically the same. We didn't like them because the clear tape made the books look cheap. But the real problem was that as we followed online instructions on how to repair the broken and torn backs, we found that although this tape is heavy, it tears easily. Many of the covers were torn in the top where the spine meets the front and back. And this tape gave no strength for this repair.We eventually found a book binding tape made of vinyl coated cloth that works perfectly. It is strong and looks great on the books. We found it here:[...]We have no agreement with Demco and they are not compensating us in any way. I would just like to save anyone else from all the trial and error we went through before we found something that works.",1 "Not exactly what I expected... but it worked. I recently got around to using this product... I was a little surprised. I've worked in shipping and receiving on and off for years. The product didn't appear to be any more then a standard roll of 2"" heavy duty clear packing tape. I was expecting something a little different being as this is for book repair... maybe something acid free.I used it, it works for the purposes required, we'll see for how long, but I could have just used packing tape I already have since there didn't appear to be any real difference.",2 "Much better then regular tape The tape fulfills a real need. It permits book repairs which are effective and simple to implement. The tape is thicker and wider than the usual office cellophane tape. It solves the problem where the binding has split in the middle, and opaque tape would conceal text if it were used. It is flexible enough so that the repaired binding still handles the way a book should.",3 "Did what it said it would i had good success using this product to help ""put back together"" a cookbook that had long ago fallen apart. It will help get me through a bit longer before I have to have it rebound. A nice alternative to duct tape that was holding it together before:)",3 "I've a 2yr old....enough said. I just used this binding tape to repair about a gagillion board books, (and other victims of the baby book massacre) that my 2yr old had chewed ripped and torn over the last year and a half. Boy am I glad I kept all her damaged books. Just about good as new. Saved a ton of money on replacements. Not to mention how much it sucks to have to toss ol' favorites and sentilmentals.",4 "I love this stuff! I run a very busy preschool and need to stick labels on everything, including tables that get wiped down frequently. I used lots of different methods of adhesives and the corners would peel right away. I don't remember who suggested Book Tape, but I've been using it for a couple of years and it has saved my sanity. I usually buy the 3"" and 4"" rolls.The corners do start peeling, but only after months of constantly wiping the table. What I really like is how cleanly it comes up. When I do need to replace them, it comes up without leaving any residue. I don't understand how something that stays stuck so very well can also be pulled up cleanly. With my other adhesives, not only did it not last long but invariable I'd have to get out some GooBGone and elbow grease to get rid of the sticky residue, then soap and water to get rid of the goo remover and then put on the new adhesive. Now I just pull up the book tape and slap down a new one (if you round the corners of the tape with scissors it stays even longer with wiping). Labels on things that are not wiped daily last the entire year and on into the next.I use it to put picture labels on plastic toy boxes, name labels on wood cubbies, and labels on laminate tables without it leaving any residue. Oh, I have even repaired a few books and used it as lamination for small projects. I cannot do without it. In fact after visiting my sons classroom and seeing the horrible state of their desk table labels, I think I am going to donate a roll to his teacher.",4 "Works well I've never used ""book tape"" before, it seems like extra thick quality packaging tape. I'm not sure how ""book tape"" could be improved or made better than that, so I guess it does the job as expected. If you have specific need for book tape, then why not buy it, it's supposedly specially made for books. If you really want to spend less money or are not sure why you need buy special tape since multi-purpose packaging tape is doing the job, then maybe you don't need book tape. In any case it's worth trying to see, why not, it's so cheap. The corollary holds as well, I have found book tape makes excellent packaging tape. So you are covered in case you only need to use a small amount for books, the rest can be used for anything else.",4 "Clear packing tape works just as well I didn't find anything special about this product. It's a clear tape that is similar (if not the same) width as clear packing tape and it also seems to be equally as thick. In light of the fact that you should have a dispenser to use this tape, I simply didn't find it practical to use (I didn't have the dispenser). I think I may have been more impressed with this product if the box somehow could have been fashioned to be the tape dispenser for ease of use.I used this product on a damaged hardcover book and a school folder that was falling to pieces. It does provide adequate coverage however again; I didn't see how this product was any different from clear packing tape. It's wide, shiny clear tape - that's it.Unless this product was priced significantly less than regular packing tape, I'd probably pass on this.",2 "Pleased and I liked that it was clear I was very pleased with this product. It basically looks like clear packing tape, however I was pleasantly surprised with how heavy it was. I also liked that it was clear. Generally when I think of book tape, I think of the thick, colored stuff that librarians use. This was heavy, not with that type of texture, but was clear so it allowed you to see the book. I liked that.",3 "High-quality book tape that gives my beaten up books new life Scotch has a long history of good, quality tape and their book tape is no exception. It is nice, thick, very smooth, and seemingly durable tape that is easy to unwind and use. My first time putting it to use on a book, I had next to no trouble and with time, I think it'll be even easier (I don't have a taping system applicator, just my hands). Instructions for its use on both paperback and cloth-bound books are printed on the box with illustrations to make it even more helpful. While I am grateful that I got the chance to try this product and love it, the price is pretty steep for the amount on the roll and I'll probably stick to the more economical packing tape I usually use to repair my ""disposable"" books, even if it doesn't last as long or look as nice, and save this for my important repairs.",3 "Handy A good solution for some of my older books I still use, but have weak binding. It will take some time to see how long it holds up, but so far it has.",4 "Perfect for book repair and other similar jobs This isn't normal box-sealing tape - if that's all you need, save your money. This tape is thicker and is intended for repairing books and similar items. It's quite long-lasting and doesn't dry out or crack anywhere near as quickly as regular packing tape. I won't say ""never,"" but it will last a long time. As a bonus, because the adhesive is designed to hold on paper and fabric (think hardcover books), it's handy for quick clothing repair! I work in a library and we use this stuff all the time, but I've decided to stop sneaking a piece here and there from the office and buy my own roll. :)",4 "good for intended purpose this is tape meant for repairing books. i used it for that purpose, as well as for taping shut packages to mail and for taping up a poster on a glass door. it works well for all purposes, but is especially good for repairing torn book covers (and if you have kids you know that tends to happen). for the other purposes i used it, it was easy to remove from the glass door later and it also sealed the package nicely although i somehow felt it was less sticky than packing tape. it's is a thicker, wider and more glossy tape than packing tape.",4 "Good repair tape This tape did a good job on a couple of ripped paperback covers, and it didn't have sticky edges. You do have to be careful to get it in the right spot the first time.",3 "Great tape I send tons of books out every year. This tape is WONDERFUL because it is thick, easy to cut and stays stuck. I also used this on paperback spines to keep the cover secure. Wish it was a little less expensive but other than that this is great.",4 "Great for repairing and preserving old books. A lot of people seem to question what is so special about this tape. If you have old boxes in your basement with festoons of yellowed packing tape falling off as the adhesive is dried out, you have your answer. This tape is formulated to last for years which is why libraries use it. Great for repairing old, well-loved books.",4 "scotch book tape I'm not sure if this is any different then the wide packing tape but it does work as discribed. It doesn't have any yellowing and is hardly noticeble when on the binder or inside on the pages. I'd buy it to repair my books.",3 "I love this tape I collect vintage children's books and as with many vintage books there are often tears in the dust jackets. This stuff is absolutely a necessity for repair and reinforcing damaged areas. The tape doesn't yellow, crack or lose its glue over the years and when a book is stored. I have also used it to reinforce paperback book covers, magazine edges, and especially on well loved books that my three grandchildren have worn out. Great for spines on the Scholastic type paperbacks, for repairing ripped pages and covers. If you are a reader who treasures books you'll find a lot of use for this product!",4 "Strong, thick and durable--good for more than just book repair If you have a tough repair job that requires plastic tape, this should be a tape thick enough for you. Like all Scotch products, it is a quality product. It's designed, obviously, for repairing books, but I can find a lot more uses for it than that. For example, the other day I used it to repair a paperback art book cover because the thin film covering was pealing up, and the tape worked fine, as expected. I suspect too it will last a lot longer than the shoddy cover on the new book I bought recently!Highly recommended.",4 "Time will tell It is a bit hard to tell this tape from regular packaging tape. Scotch is claiming that the big difference between this tape and regular packing tape is that this tape will not yellow over time. Hopefully, that's true, though it's impossible to say right now. One thing I did like was that there were instructions on the box to show the best way to use the product on both paperback and hardcover books. That was helpful. It did seem that once I cut the tape as instructed for my paperback, (in a ""T"" shape along the spine), it seemed to rip too easily when I tried to fit it onto the book as instructed. But overall a useful product.",3 "Made to LAST--here's why, I'm told.... I used to work in a library and I know this product well. It is designed to last for years on books, magazines, and whatever else you might think of.The reason it lasts, I was told by a 3M person, is that the plastic tape itself is thick, which prevents the adhesive from drying out. Have you noticed how paper masking tape lasts only a short time? That's because the adhesive is not protected by the porous paper, dries up, and falls off. Cellophane ""Scotch"" tapes are better, but still are a bit porous. Thick tapes like this book tape almost totally prevent drying out of the adhesive and thus last a long time. Of course, the adhesive itself is super strong, which helps.At the library we used adhesive labels for videocassettes that had a thin but impermeable layer of foil between the adhesive and the paper, which completely prevented dryout. Those labels stayed on forever (and are still in place), while all the paper labels eventually fell off.",4 "Works great for cloth-bound books, paperback books & record albums! I have used this tape on some very old hardcover, cloth-bound, 3 ring cookbooks that were literally falling apart and it worked beautifully.I also used it on some old paperback cookbooks and other books that are very old. Make sure you have the correct length and know where to position it on the article before using any pressure because you won't have the opportunity to take it off and do it over. READ THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE BOX! Then, experiment with it on something that won't matter if you don't do it quite right the first time. I learned that the hard way :)Finally, I used it on my record albums from the 1960's with great success!I would highly recommend this tape!!",4 "Glossy and strong like packaging tape This tape is almost identical to standard Scotch packaging tape, except that this book tape seems slightly thicker and perhaps easier to reposition. Both are clear and glossy, and both are available in various widths. Standard packaging tape is usually 1 7/8"" wide; this particular product is 2"".If you are looking to repair pages inside a book, this will not blend in well, as it is too glossy. Instead I use Scotch Magic Mending tape for repairing tears in individual pages. The magic mending tape seems to just disappear into the paper. But for torn endpapers just inside the cover, I recommend using something like this book tape as you need strength or it just won't hold.Our local library sometimes uses this tape to reinforce the outside of paperback bindings, but they use a different 1 1/4"" matte tape for the insides, which matches the paper much better.Another idea to consider for paperbacks that will see a lot of use - you can get book laminating film that will cover the entire book cover. Wrap it around the cover edges with appropriate cuts at the corners so it folds neatly inside. I've had very good results with this method; it looks great and protects and reinforces the entire cover and edges.However, for simple reinforcement of book splines, this product does just fine.",3 "Seems like it will work well This is a difficult product to review because I have no way of knowing if this tape is any different than packaging tape or whether it will last over time. The Scotch website doesn't specify what makes this tape more suitable for repairing books and record jackets than their other tapes (I've used packaging tape for books/records for years).That said, I've never had a problem with any Scotch tapes I've used in the past, so I'm going to assume this tape will work well for its intended purpose. Is it worth the price difference (more than twice the cost of packaging tape)? - I won't know for another ten years or so.",3 "The right tool for the job, but not the only possible tool I wish I'd found Scotch Book Tape sooner, as I've long known that clear packaging tape and the like just doesn't hold up for book reinforcement, over the long haul. However, the book tape being fairly costly on a per-inch basis, I wouldn't use it for much more than the intended purpose, which is repair and/or spine reinforcement on books. There are adhesive covers and bags available as archival or library/school products that will cover the whole book, and these are not necessarily cheap either but certainly more cost effective for the purpose.Another option for a frequently referenced paperback, where the binding is stressed, is to take it to a full service copy shop and have them cut and plastic spiral bind the book. Some would consider taking this step to be tantamount to mutilation of a book, but it can actually increase the book's usefulness and lifespan, particularly with books that are frequently laid flat for reference. (Cookbooks. Crafting books.) Just know that there are options depending on how much you want to spend, and consider how you'll want to use the book.Book tape does get easier to use with practice. The first book I tried was at the top of my list for repair, as it had been badly placed during binding such that the glue was holding down parts of the first and last page of the book. Unfortunately, trying to cut and position the tape as indicated on the instructions on the box, I further loosened the binding and it broke away from the cover. It was no fault of the tape that this happened, but be aware that if you have some kind of wonky situation with your paperback book's binding ""glue down"", you might want to skip the step where you cut that little ""T"" to reinforce inside the front cover, which is a fiddly bit of work. And it does really help to have a sharp, tiny pair of embroidery scissors or similar at the ready.I know I'll use this roll up in no time flat for my most loved books.",4 "Fast Fix We needed to repair books with a 2"" spine; the 4"" width works the best. Unfortunately it isn't carried in the local stores so I was delighted to find it on Amazon. The product is very sticky, and yet easy to use for those who have done little or no book repair. Excellent product.",4 "Just what I needed for the job This item (See-Through Book Repair Tape, 3"" Wide, 15 Yards Long, 3"" Core (MMM8453) was exactly what I needed for the job. I even used it to protect as yet undamaged books.Thanks!",4 "don't waste your money Based on the reviews, I thought it was some special tape. I got it to repair pages that my daughter ripped. It works just like any other clear packaging tapes, except more expensive. Don't waste your money. I was disappointed. I was looking for something that's more gentle to the pages and matte finish instead of glossy.",0 "great! this is excellent for repairing books, I repaired over close to a 100!! the cost is a bit too much, though",4 "Does the job I have a roll of this tape, and another roll of Scotch Shipping Packaging Tape. The latter is widely available at drug stores, food center, and so forth. The width of the two rolls is the same: two inches. The adhesive feels the same to me. Why bother to go looking for this ""book tape?"" Maybe the book tape is a bit more transparent. I don't think it is quite as strong as the ordinary tape.It is a fine product, like everything else that Scotch makes. I would not go out of my way to find it, because their ordinary tape is similar.",3 "Nice tape, unclear what's special This is a nice, thick, wide tape. However, it is not particularly sticky, and doesn't seem very different from thick packing tape. Note that 3 inch and 4 inch wide versions are available. Especially at 4 inches, that's much wider than any packing tape, and therefore useful for repairing bindings on books, magazines, and other published items.Here's a more meaningful explanation from another site: 3M 845 Book Tape is a tough crystal-clear transparent tape with a long-aging, synthetic adhesive that conforms readily to book contours and flexes with cover movements. Excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Use on books, magazines, pamphlets, record album jackets and more. The transparent polypropylene backing has excellent clarity which doesn't hide title information or printing and saves time and money by eliminating relabeling. It is tough, flexible, resists abrasion and cracking, and is conformable which reduces rebinding or replacement costs. Its synthetic adhesive is long aging and will not discolor or dry out so it won't deteriorate with time causing possible subsequent repair.",3 "Professional grade for repairing books Just like your local librarian's use, this book tape will not crack and yellow with age when used for repairs. Please note that this product is usually used in a machine, making for exacting repairs, but on a loose roll at home - one just has to be careful. Great quality item.",4 "BEST Clear Tape Ever Scotch made this stuff, apparently, for repairing book spines and IT WORKS GREAT! I used the office laser color copier to print a couple of replacement spines for beloved kids books (Tintin and a signed Dr. Seuss) and they have ""shelf appeal"" all over again. Scotch book tape is clear, thick and very tough.I also reinforced a used paperback textbook that was splitting, no doubt, because some dope perspired all over the edge of the covers and/or had fun peeling them back. Scotch book Tape to the rescue: BETTER shape than when I bought it and with new, sharp corners on both covers. Then, onto an old paperback that I picked up cheap, washed the cover (hey, germs, OK?) and reinforced for another read. Superb.Would I buy it again? I'd buy it for special projects and will definitely keep a roll handy for just such valued fixes. Scotch has consistently made great products; this exceeded anything so far!",4 "A product that no book lover can do without I have relied heavily on Scotch acid free book tape for many years now and I heartily recommend it. I find the tape useful for a number of purposes. If I suspect that a book is going to suffer unduly from normal, everyday use, I like to cover the spine in this tape to strengthen it. For used books that I purchase that turn out to have a crease I find that this tape helps reinforce the spine so that it doesn't fall open to the crease, causing pages to fall out. For old, fragile books it provide some structural integrity it otherwise would lack.I've been using this tape for nearly a decade now and I've not detected any decay over that period of time. The glue does not seem to weaken over time nor does the tape discolor. I may have to revise this opinion in another 15 or 20 years, but so far it has definitely not been a problem.The width of this particular tape is better suited to thinner books. There is much wider tape to use with very thick books, like 1,000 page novels.",4 "Pull a strip off, dangle it, and it will not go crazy on you! The first thing I noticed about the tape is the thickness, and stability of the strip. The best thing is you can pull a long strip and it doesn't go crazy, meaning the strip does not curl up and stick to itself like some tapes do, making it impossible to separate. I can dangle a long strip and it remains in a workable strip.The other thing I noticed is that if you need to reposition it, (certain papermade surfaces only) it is possible without lifting the text or color off.I like the width of the roll. This is one of the best tapes I have worked with, especially when you do not have a tape dispenser. Excellent......Rizzo",4 "Great For Repairing Books I got a training manual that was hammered and went on the hunt for some tape to repair it. Sadly, the best tape I could find was regular thick packing tape. Thank goodness for Amazon and this tape as they came at just the right time. This is some great heavy-duty tape that I know won't ruin the books cover. I have to say that it is so great that I almost want to use it as packing tape. The only downside I find is you get 15 yards for $7. That is way too expensive to waste it on anything besides repairing books. I guess I'm going to stick with regular heavy packing tape and make sure I take care of my books.Shawn KovacichAuthor of the Achieving Kicking Excellence book and DVD series.",3 "Strong Book Tape If you really love a book, repair it with book tape instead of regular packing tape. It's much stronger. Scotch is always the easiest and best to use.",4 "Good for Book Repairs At first glance, it appears that Scotch Book Tape 845 is the same as their heavy duty packing tape. It isn't. I cut pieces from both and compared them, and the book tape is notably thicker. I like the idea of a clear book tape and this works well. You can strengthen the spines on your paperbacks, repair edges etc. The cost here at Amazon is $6.99 for 15 yards and that is about .16 a foot which isn't bad. You are likely to use no more than 12 inches on a book repair so the roll should last a while. I think this is an endorsable product and will come in handy especially for those kids books that need constant repair.",3 "Gave up on the foldover. I used this tape to cover the spines of several different paperbacks, all of different thicknesses. While I really liked the tape, I just could not get the T-Cut and foldover to work. It tore every single time, even when I tried to go really slow. Maybe I'm just not coordinated enough. Seems like it works ok just to cut it the length of the spine, stick it on and leave it at that.",3 "Don't use anything else for books! Book Tape is the only type of tape you should use to repair books. It is used in libraries because it is permanent and will not add more damage to an already damaged book. Over the years, other tapes can yellow and crack; worse, the adhesive can absorb into the paper and separate from the backing, so the tape peels off but the glop remains. If a book is worth keeping, it is worth buying Book Tape for repairs. Book Tape comes in various widths, but the two-inch width is probably the most useful to have on hand.You can also use it for other repairs, for instance, for birth certificates or licenses.",4 "Keeps the demise of analog at bay for a bit longer As the world moves from analog to digital media, real books---the kind with tactile qualities such as the smell of ink or musty pages, the stiffness of a hardcover or fragility of a cracked spine, pages that wrinkle, curl, yellow, and stain---and music formats one must touch to play, particularly LPs with their cardboard covers that wear out from the countless times one removed the album and inner sleeve---age and deteriorate.Repairs can extend the inevitable demise of one's still revered copies of say the album ""Red"" by King Crimson or a water-damaged hardback of ""The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer"" that keeps escaping the Goodwill pile or trash can. This Scotch book tape pretty much does what is says, but do get it positioned right the first time or some minor collateral damage is likely to result.Buy a roll or two and keep the demise of analog at bay for a bit longer.",3 "Works as advertsied Essentially thin packaging tape, but works very well. We have patched up 20-yr old books as well as bound piano music sheets. Once it's on, it's on, so be careful and have steady hand when applying! The tape is not forgiving, but works very well once you have it on. Of course, only time will tell, but seems like a good niche solution.",4 "Heavy Duty Tape This is much more versatile than just repairing books. It is a heavy duty easy to use tape that can be used for all kinds of repairs. A great verstatile tool to keep around the house.",3 "It works better than packing tapes I own a roll of 2"" Scotch packing tape. I find it appropriate to compare this Scotch book tape to it. While both tapes are 2"" wide and transparent, this Scotch book tape is more supple and clings to paper better. There were hardly any bubble and wrinkle when I used it to repair an old book and the jacket of a two-volume book. The repairs look nice and neat. I had used packing tape to do repairs but eventually the adhesive dried up and the tape fell off. This was to be expected because packing tapes are made to last for the duration of shipping. On the other hand, this book tape looks thick and sturdy and may last longer than the packing tape. Only time will tell. I can envision using this tape to repair other paper products like envelopes, portfolios, cardboard boxes, vinyl record jackets, etc. I am pleased with this product.",4 "Thick & Rich Thicker than plain mailing tape. Will make any needed repairs to your ole books & magazines look like your butler did it. Professional hard-wearing results.Would definitely call this a speciality item. Not sure if I have ever seen in a ""normal"" store?",3 "Excellent Small children, no matter how careful, rip pages in books. Adults rip pages in books too. Whenever this happens, standard tape might not be the best repair choice. This is a tape designed to not yellow as it ages. This can be used for repair or reinforcement adding years to the life of a book.",4 "Right Up There ...with other 3M products. The width is good for binding books even those with hard covers. It also works well with magazines and other materials not advertized. Good news for those who are a little rough in handling their stationery. Perfect for school,the office and home.",4 "New Life for Old Books- Let the Repairs Begin! At first glance this tape doesn't look like it will do the job.I grabbed a book with a detached cover, applied the tape and WOW!Let the repairs begin! The tape is thick enough to hold the hardbook cover on but flexibale enough to give new life to the book.This tape is very different then slapping typical clear shippingtape on a book which is too thin. With Book tape the book isbasicly repaired to like new condition.",4 "excellent book tape I generally use store brand tape to bind my items(generally old folders and sometimes books). But the quality of this tape really has made me change that mindset. The tape itself is clear and glossy. Just by touch you can see it is quite sturdy and strong, makes the store brand tape feel frail. But its not overpowering, i.e, it doesn't inhibit the closure of the book/folder edge you apply it on. Instead it gives it a nice sturdy feel. If you need to bind and/or protect your books, look no further as this is easily one of the best if not the best book tape.",4 "The PERFECT tape for my record 'jackets'! When I was much younger I used to wonder where the library got the thick, clear tape they put on the edges of 'perfect bound' softcover books. I thought it would be ideal to use on my record album 'jackets' to keep them from deteriorating into illegibility on their spines.I finally made the all-important 'connection' when I spied a library 'intern' applying this tape to some books behind the checkout desk. She told me that this tape doesn't dry out, yellow and crack like all other kinds of clear tapes and that it's especially designed for the ""long-run"". That was over thirty years ago and I've been using 3M's 845 'Book Tape' THAT long on my record album jackets with TOTAL success!I have hundreds of LP record album jackets that I've used the 2 inch wide tape on and they're still clear and perfectly readable after all these years! Some of my albums that I used other 'clear' tapes have utterly failed the test of time, the various other types and brands disintegrating into crumbling bits of brittle opaque flakes over the years. But not ANY that I used this 3M tape on!!!So, if you want THE 'perfect' clear tape to protect your record jacket edges and keep them readable for decades, use THIS tape! There are other widths available, but the two inch wide seems to be the best for the record album jackets. Most highly recommended!And, yes, I also use it to protect and preserve the edges of most of my 'perfect-bound' paperback books too!",4 "Great for paperback books I never knew about this product until I saw a librarian at the school use it. It's great for paperbacks where the covers are starting to separate from being read too many times. If you have the 4 inch wide tape you can run it down the spine & it folds over to protect the fold for the front and back covers. It stays pliable and works great.",3 "Must have for children who love books Perfect to help save worn/torn pages from young children.No yellowing either! Next baby shower I'm giving a book and This tape!",4 "Did a great job repairing our book This product exceeded my expectations. I had never properly repaired a book binding before. The detailed instructions are very clear and produce a great result. The only criticism is that unless you have a very thin book, the width of this tape is not really adequate to cover the spine with some extra for the sides. We solved this by using two separate strips: both covered the spine, and one went to one side and the other to the other side. Turned out great.",3 "Bookbinding I do simple bookbinding of some of my E-books using a heavy-duty stapler than can staple up to 300 sheets. I searched for a simple way of covering the spine and stables of the book and tried this 4 inch wide book tape.The Scotch 4 inch wide Book Tape is a perfect solution!Harry G.",4 "Works great on my daughters paperback books. I am pretty strict about the way my kids treat their books so i do not have a problem with them ripping them, but just the normal bends and folds that always happen by accident. This tape helps with the books my daughter carries everywhere with her. She brings 2-3 books to her preschool everyday and i worry about what condition they will come back in. After putting this tape on them i no longer worry. the corners and edges of all her books are protected and makes the books much sturdier. This tape is also very easy to use. it doesn't instantly adhere to the books so if you mess up putting it on, its easy to pull back and adjust. once you press it down and rub it with your hand over the tape it bonds very well. I would recommend this to parents whose children may be rough on their books, or love carrying them everywhere. Great price for what it does.",4 "Sturdy and Easy to Cut and Use Book Tape This is a sturdy, easy to cut, book tape that has worked well on ripped pages and damaged spines of books in my collection.I have a large collection of books ranging from stuff that came out this year to books from the 1860's. Over time books get damaged so I have used a number of cloth based tapes to fix them. I decided to try this Scotch Book Tape and see how it worked.I was not happy at first to see that the tape was two inches wide. When I fix a book I try to use as little tape as possible. In the past I have used half inch or one inch wide roles of tape.Happily this tape was sturdy and east to cut. I had no problems cutting the tape to fit the size of my need. The advantage of having 2 inch wide tape is that if you have a problem with a large area, like a spine, this is perfect.While the tape holds well once in place, it is not so sticky that it latches on to the first thing it touches. I was able to place the tape on a page or spine and then move it a bit before I pressed down on it and got a firm seal.I also like the fact that this tape is transparent. That is a big advantage over cloth tape.This a good product and one that I will have on hand when one of my books shows signs of damage.",4 "Tough tape We use this tape to reinforce manila folders in my office. It means the folders last 3 time longer before needing replacement.",4 "Great Sturdy Tape I needed something to tape labels on with that would be difficult to remove. This stuff really fills the bill. I have not had to replace a single label since I started using it. The only problem is when you are ready to remove the label. Then it is a fair amount of time and effort to get it off.",4 "A little bit of magic in this tape! For years I've been repairing book covers and pages with regular Scotch tape, which as many know has a tendency to discolor, curl and lose its ""stickiness"" over time. But that was all that was available as far as I knew.As a book lover I'm delighted to have this tape made especially for books. The width is great and covers a multitude of tears (especially some jagged ones on favorite children's books.) Also like the transparency - recently repaired a dark green book jacket and the tape all but disappeared.What I don't have is a proper dispenser for this tape so I lose a little by folding over so it won't stick to itself. As far as I'm concerned that's a small price to pay for the tape my books have been waiting all their lives for.",4 "Great tape We were looking for something to use to tape labels on book bindings for our church library - this did the trick. It is a strong, clear tape.",4 "Tapes stuff like a boss This thing would tape books like mad, but I used it to make a clear wallet in tandem with some transparency sheets.",4 "Book Saver I used it on a paper covered 3-ring binder that serves as my address book and it gets used on an almost daily basis. It's been a couple months since I repaired the binder and it works great. If the tape continues to hold up over time the way the product claims, I will be a HUGE fan and extremely pleased.",3 "Works great This tape is strong and durable. I used it to repair the spine of a book about to lose its book cover. The tape is made to last. It worked equally well on hardcovers and paperbacks.",4 "Bought it to organize our children's book collection I LOVE this tape. It's sturdy and sticks well without accidentally peeling. I wanted to organize my family daycare's books by categories and wanted to stick colored circle stickers on the binding of the books to organize them by category and I needed tape to cover the circle stickers to keep them from falling off. I originally bought JVCC book tape but it was hard to handle and would stick to itself and then be useless. The tape was also easy to peel off and became a favorite thing for the toddlers in my daycare to pick at and peel off. I ordered the Scotch book tape from Amazon and tried it on a few books and liked that it was easier to handle. When the stickly side would stick to itself it was easy to pull apart and I was able to use it instead of having to toss it. It also stuck very well to the books and the toddlers have a hard time when picking at it and peeling it and have now lost interest in trying to peel the tape from the books. I am VERY happy with this product.",4 "Good brand, good product, great durability Man, this stuff is tough.I worked in book processing for an academic bookseller and I've used a number of different products that claim to reinforce and strengthen, but this stuff is the best I've seen, short of a now-discontinued Kapco item that sold for almost three times the price.If you have any old or hard-used books, do yourself a favour and buy a roll of this stuff. Whether you're planning on reselling the books or not, you want to keep them in good shape.I've also used this tape to reinforce the corners and covers of my heaviest gaming books. When you're carrying a 30-pound bag of RPG hardcovers in your trunk, they tend to get dinged no matter what you do, but there's been a marked decrease in damage since I've wrapped up my most-used tomes.Highly recommended.",4 "Excellent fix for children's books, and also great to strengthen book spines b Really strong and durable. I've used to fix some board books that my baby had torn apart. Now I use it on new books to strengthen their spine and prevent damage.",4 "I Love This Stuff If seeing someone wax rhapsodic about book tape freaks you out, stop reading now. I fell in love with book tape as a high school student. I was a book junkie who was somewhat financially hard-pressed, so most of the books I bought were old paperbacks from the used book store. When I worked in my high school library, one of my jobs was using book tape to repair books, and I thought this stuff was amazing! For the novice, book tape is basically like very high quality, clear strapping tape that can be used to repair books. Unlike normal strapping tape, it is acid-free so it will not cause the book to deteriorate further. In short, it's a godsend to people who don't want their old books to fall apart. After I got out of school, I never knew where to buy real book tape, so I sometimes used strapping tape for the same purpose. However, it doesn't work as well and can cause more damage to the book as it can turn the paper yellow, make it brittle, etc. Librarians always told me it would have to be ordered from a library supply place, but now I can get it from Amazon! Hooray! I love this stuff! Now my first Harry Potter paperback can be repaired and enjoyed by my kids without worrying about the cover falling off in their backpack.",4 "Great product This is great tape. Very thick and sturdy, much more so than regular tape, and certainly superior to the sort of thin tape used in everyday office tasks. It provides strong and transparent coverage. I used it quite successfully to repair several paperbacks with ripped covers, and I would certainly recommend it. Very reasonably priced if you need this sort of product.",4 "Excellent to repair music books Years ago, I worked in a library, and we would re-bind paperbacks with a hessian cloth tape, and often cover books in a special contact paper. I haven't seen the paper in years, but regular clear contact paper works well, and this Scotch Book Tape protects the spine from disintegration.Music books are getting increasingly hard to find for certain composers; I have one book (Pischna exercises) that dates back to 1918 and was a gift from my piano teacher and I think it was a gift from his. It's old. It's crumbling but this tape helps repair the spine. The same goes for my Beethoven sonatas. I've had them fifty years. Why not get a new copy? Because my fingering notes and other notes on dynamics and interpretation are written on my copy. So I keep repairing these old books.This tape is very good for any book that is somewhat ephemeral that you want to keep.",4 "Looks just like packing tape... ... but apparently it lasts ""forever"" and won't yellow or crack.Fifteen yards long, so I assume at 12 inches/book, this will take care of about 45 books.Something tells me it will also be used for wrapping packages for shipment.",4 "Strong and clear, very useful I used some of this tape to seal the two sides and to reinforce the bottom of several file folders to create enclosed pouch files. I did this for files that contain various sized papers, like store receipts and small tags and instruction slips, things that might fall out of a normal file folder. The tape is very strong and also easy to work with.",4 "great library tape I found this tape to be easy to use; works really good fixing both book spines and on torn book dust jackets.",4 "AFAICT this is a gullible rip off Look - all I can tell you is this stuff looks and acts identical to premium packaging tape. Why am I paying $13 for 15 yards of packaging tape to stick on my book cover, (worth $.30, roughly)? I bought a full roll (300' / 100 yds) of 4"" tape with a 4"" permanent dispenser for $8 from Staples. Another brand. Can't tell the difference. Maybe the adhesive is better - that's possible and I don't know cause I returned this roll (thanks Amazon.) Years ago I bought some binding materials including a roll of clear tape that was 3 or 4 times thicker - that's what I thought I was buying again. Just FYI.",1 "No more packing tape on my books! I never knew binding tape was available to anyone but librarians! For years, I've been using clear packing tape for reinforcing the bindings of printed matter, especially magazines and paperbacks. With magazines, the printing is generally of such low quality that it can come off on fingers if not protected. With paperbacks, when the spine splits, the cover printing may flake off. Tape keeps both of these things from happening. But here's the problem--with packing tape, the ""gum"" from the previous layer is deposited onto the top of the tape beneath it, and it must be scraped off with a fingernail. It's time-intensive and not pleasant, and the tape is not a guaranteed permanent solution. This tape, while similar in appearance, doesn't have residue on it, and it's also declared by Scotch to be ""permanent.""The instructions on the packaging didn't work for me (in fact, a book cover got ripped in removing the results), so I reverted back to my own method. I wrap the tape around starting with the front cover, rather than trying to center the spine and putting the tape on the spine first. Having the tape centered doesn't matter as much to me as ease of applying the tape and getting the results right the first time to avoid further book damage. Experiment on unimportant books or magazines first, and you'll find the method that works for you.Tip: If you don't have a tool to use in conjunction with the roll, cut a sliver of paper and put it on the edge of the tape in order to keep a nice, straight cut edge that's easy to pull up when needed.",4 "Great for collecting wine label This tape works perfectly for peeling off labels of wine bottles.Much cheaper than buying individual kits.",4 "Packaging tape does same job for less While this tape is a tiny bit thicker than the standard Scotch packaging tape, I can't see that it is really worth the higher price. As with all new products, I like to try them out exactly how the directions say before doing things my way, and the directions for repairing a paperback book are pretty much useless. The tape rips easily, so trying to make precision cuts with a normal pair of scissors was basically impossible for me to do without the tape simply ripping the whole way across. What ""tabs"" did manage to not tear off were of no use repairing the book in question, so I quickly abandoned the suggested way and did my own thing. I am thoroughly not impressed with the product and am very disappointed in its quality, especially considering the price.",1 "really? really,all this is is packing tape that I could have gotten at walmart or anywhere for alot cjeaper price!! not a good purchase!",0 "not happy Its hard to stick on, doesnt adhere very well.it is very brittle tears as u work with it.once you manage to get it on it more or less ok, and its wonderfully transparent",1 "Good Tape - Overpriced Compared to my dollar store packing tape, this tape was thicker, stonger stickier, and seven times more expensive. If the cheaper stuff didn't work, I wouldn't mind paying more. But for wrapping packages, the cheap stuff is good enough. For libraries, the stronger Scotch tape may be the better choice.",2 "Pretty Good I wish I had gotten the wider size, but I wasn't wiling to pay more than double the price of the 2in for the 3 or 4 inch tape. I just merged two strips together so this still worked for the book that I wanted to mend. Its thick and created a nice, strong binding.",3 "Good quality This tape works very well for repairing the outside cover of books. I use it on hymn books at church. I have tried other brands and this is the best kind so far.",4 "Useful for other stuff too! I have recently used Scotch 38mm Book Tape to make a folding board for a home-made board-game. The beauty of it was, it is so thin and strong it could happily form the hinge between two bits of card, and then when the printed board was stuck on top was invisible with no unsightly bump. Because it is designed to last for ever I am confident about it standing repeated use. Highly recommended whenever you need a professional, long lasting, thin but strong tape for paper or cardboard.",4 "Book Tape This works very well. I am so glad I found it. The price was higher than I expected - no problem.",4 "A good tape. I used this on a set of very old books that have not real value except for sentiment. It is easy to use. I set up my old books and with the help of my wife cut each section at a set length and then simply applied it to the binding. Easy on and easy to position. Now I can look at these old books without the covers falling off.",4 "Great purchase. Needed tape for a repair and could not find any in the size I needed in stores. This was the right size and the price was OK too!",4 "Good product I had bought a few used books that were in desperate need of repair. I had remembered using this tape in the library in high school, but I couldn't find it in any office or stationery store. Luckily, I found it on Amazon, and now all my books are fixed, and unlike regular clear tape, this is archival in quality so I don't have to worry about it becoming brittle with age. My only complaint is that it would be easier to use a narrower version--this one was a bit too wide for some of the books, but with the help of an Xacto knife, we made it work.This is a very good product--just make sure you get the size you need.",3 "Works well. We've been using this in our household to repair our many beat up copies of role-playing game books, and it's been a lifesaver. It works better, and looks better, than the packing tape that we usually use for this purpose. I'll admit that I was initially skeptical -- tape is tape, right? -- but this tape really does get the job done.",3 "Great There really isn't anything bad I can say about this product. It worked very well at stablizing, holding and protecting my worn books. On more than one occasion, I was relieved to have this tape at my disposal and because of that, I will now have many more years of enjoyment out of my older books.",3 "Book Tape This Book Binding Tape is great. It is easy to use, thick enough to hold the book together and clear so you can see the book.",4 "Very easy to use This is a great little roll of usefulness. It's easy to cut, to fold along spines, to fold over pages, etc. I was very impressed with its thickness and strength.It wasn't so sticky I couldn't get it off the edge of the table when I pre-cut a piece, so I'd imagine if I made a mistake on a book cover I'd be able to lift the piece and reapply.",4 "Just what I needed to preserve some favorite reads In this economy some of us are forced to become frugal. I can't afford to replace some of my favorite books that have been read so much that they're practically falling apart. Like The Princess Bride. I just finished using this tape to protect my treasure. Now I can read about Buttercup and Westley's adventures a few more years!",4 "Perfect in Many Ways! Regular Scotch Tape is great, so when I needed book tape I did not hesitate to try Scotch Book Tape First. We used the tape to save torn pages from our children's books. The tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing and protecting books, edges and surfaces. We have used it on books and magazines, but have saw you can use it on record album jackets, pamphlets and more. It unwinds easily and is permanent and of course transparent. I definately would recommend!",4 "Easy to use; nice result My first thought about this stuff, honestly, was ""OK, sure -- I have a bunch of paperbacks that I have marked up with my own thoughts, so I'd like them to make the books last a long time. But is this tape any better than packing tape, which is much cheaper?""So I tried them both -- this stuff is definitely better. To begin with, the packing tape I got has a beige tint to it. It wouldn't matter with a dark book, but this clear book tape would look better on light covers.Second, this tape is much thicker and stronger. You might not notice it if you weren't trying both at once, but side by side there is a big difference. The largest investment here is my time, so if I'm going to spend the time into protecting a book, I might as well use good tape. Packing tape just doesn't do much in the way of stiffening or protecting a cover, so why bother?Most importantly, I think this book tape is designed to last much longer. If you pack a box and the tape doesn't turn brittle for a few weeks or months, well hey, mission completed! But that's not what you're shooting for with your favorite books.My son puts books in his backpack and rides his bike to college; by the end of the semester, the books look a little weathered. So now, for the books he expects to keep, we are putting this tape on the binding and folded over the edge of the cover. Reinforcing the cover in this way makes it smoother putting books back on the bookshelf, too -- it just slides by its neighbor.It would be nice if this tape were cheaper, but it is good stuff. For bindings the 4-inch tape is nice, although for just folding over the edge of the cover 2-inch is fine.",3 "Works well with paperback books I used this tape to fix some old paperback books. I found that the tape unwinds easily and sticks well to the books. You must be careful when using this tape as once you place it on the surface - it sticks.As shown in the picture of the product, this is just tape - it doesn't include a dispenser which can make it difficult to use at times (it can easily stick to itself, making it difficult to find the start of the tape). I found the 2 inch width to be a good size for paperback books.It's too soon as to whether this tape eventually yellows, but so far, so good.",4 "Works good as tape, but I don't see why it is called "" BOOK TAPE."" I use this tape just like I use regular Scotch tape to mail packages. It doesn't seem any thicker or harder to cut or tear than regular tape. I just personally did not see the difference between this tape and regular Scotch mailing tape.",3 "Great resource This is a fantastic product. My wife is a teacher and has a lot of ""well read/well loved"" books that she can't bring herself to part with. She has been using regular tape to try to repair the covers for years, but as soon as she puts the tape on, it tears again. She tried this tape and loved the thickness of it! The books have held together even with students repeatedly reading them. The tape is thick and sticks well, however it isn't so sticky that it peels skin off your fingers as you apply it. We will definitely buy more of this!",4 "Book tape Very pleased with the speed in which I received my order. I only wish the tape came in a longer roll. This is an issue to take up with the manufacturer. Great price.",3 "Nice thick tape The only thing that would make this book tape better is a dispenser/ cutter built into the package. The tape is nice & thick and was easy to use without the problem of air bubbles. I would recommend using this to reinforce paperback bindings, however not for hardcover volumes.",3 "For Those who don't want to get rid of old paperbacks &LPs Some of us have products that we've had for years, whether it be a book or album, that we either can't or would prefer not to update to a newer format. For me, I have a few old paperbacks that are no longer in print and several vinyl albums. After a number of years, some of these things can start to come apart. This Scotch book tape addresses that need. I think this is a very good idea for those with large book or record collections and allows preserving the old favorites.",3 "Easy to use This product does what its says. I like to reinforce the cover edges of my often handled craft magazines which helps preserve the integrity of the entire mag. I also plan to use it in the same way for sheet music and books. I appreciate that it doesn't immediately try to stick to itself causing a lot of waste.",4 "Wider than Scotch Clear Packaging Tape to Repair Books Scotch Book Tape appears to be the exact same product as Scotch Packing Tape except that it is approximately 2"" wide and thus more useful for book repairs. I used it to repair the bindings of two 40-year old well worn and much used cookbooks that I had previously bound together with silver duct tape. Unfortunately, the duct tape residue was impossible to get off the book. Lesson learned: duct tape is not ideal for do-it-yourself bookbinding repairs. Other than the extra width (approximately 1/8 of an inch), there really isn't any difference I can see between the two Scotch product except a new marketing approach. Since I use3 Scotch packaging tape all the time and would rate it 5 stars, I see no reason not to rate the new book width tape differently.",4 "Great ! One star from another reviewer seems a little unfair since they didn't use the chalk on the right surface. I have used several Liquid chalks over the last 6 years and they seem to run out quick and with some colors not as usable (watery,drippy,hard to wash off). I am very happy with this brand so far.",4 "ChalkBoard Art I like the product, but it tends to be little streaky at times. It helped me with a Chalk Board piece I had to complete, but I would recommend practicting before using professionally.",3 "It came pretty fast and worked well. Nice. It came pretty fast and worked well. Nice.It came pretty fast and worked well. Nice.It came pretty fast and worked well. Nice.",4 "will ruin your walls These pens will ruin your chalkboard painted wall. You can not get the imprint off. You will have to repaint. And the company agrees that they won't work on chalkboard paint on walls. Too bad they don't warn you on the package of their very expensive markers.from Chalk Ink company:Unless you have a very hard surface like a porcelain on steel board or a manufactured, baked surface, or a semi-gloss painted surface- you will always have that issue. Chalk paint is very porous and not hard so it is something that will need a regular touch up. It's the nature of the material.",0 "Looks just like packing tape... ... but apparently it lasts ""forever"" and won't yellow or crack.Fifteen yards long, so I assume at 12 inches/book, this will take care of about 45 books.Something tells me it will also be used for wrapping packages for shipment.",4 "Strong and clear, very useful I used some of this tape to seal the two sides and to reinforce the bottom of several file folders to create enclosed pouch files. I did this for files that contain various sized papers, like store receipts and small tags and instruction slips, things that might fall out of a normal file folder. The tape is very strong and also easy to work with.",4 "great library tape I found this tape to be easy to use; works really good fixing both book spines and on torn book dust jackets.",4 "AFAICT this is a gullible rip off Look - all I can tell you is this stuff looks and acts identical to premium packaging tape. Why am I paying $13 for 15 yards of packaging tape to stick on my book cover, (worth $.30, roughly)? I bought a full roll (300' / 100 yds) of 4"" tape with a 4"" permanent dispenser for $8 from Staples. Another brand. Can't tell the difference. Maybe the adhesive is better - that's possible and I don't know cause I returned this roll (thanks Amazon.) Years ago I bought some binding materials including a roll of clear tape that was 3 or 4 times thicker - that's what I thought I was buying again. Just FYI.",1 "No more packing tape on my books! I never knew binding tape was available to anyone but librarians! For years, I've been using clear packing tape for reinforcing the bindings of printed matter, especially magazines and paperbacks. With magazines, the printing is generally of such low quality that it can come off on fingers if not protected. With paperbacks, when the spine splits, the cover printing may flake off. Tape keeps both of these things from happening. But here's the problem--with packing tape, the ""gum"" from the previous layer is deposited onto the top of the tape beneath it, and it must be scraped off with a fingernail. It's time-intensive and not pleasant, and the tape is not a guaranteed permanent solution. This tape, while similar in appearance, doesn't have residue on it, and it's also declared by Scotch to be ""permanent.""The instructions on the packaging didn't work for me (in fact, a book cover got ripped in removing the results), so I reverted back to my own method. I wrap the tape around starting with the front cover, rather than trying to center the spine and putting the tape on the spine first. Having the tape centered doesn't matter as much to me as ease of applying the tape and getting the results right the first time to avoid further book damage. Experiment on unimportant books or magazines first, and you'll find the method that works for you.Tip: If you don't have a tool to use in conjunction with the roll, cut a sliver of paper and put it on the edge of the tape in order to keep a nice, straight cut edge that's easy to pull up when needed.",4 "Great for collecting wine label This tape works perfectly for peeling off labels of wine bottles.Much cheaper than buying individual kits.",4 "Packaging tape does same job for less While this tape is a tiny bit thicker than the standard Scotch packaging tape, I can't see that it is really worth the higher price. As with all new products, I like to try them out exactly how the directions say before doing things my way, and the directions for repairing a paperback book are pretty much useless. The tape rips easily, so trying to make precision cuts with a normal pair of scissors was basically impossible for me to do without the tape simply ripping the whole way across. What ""tabs"" did manage to not tear off were of no use repairing the book in question, so I quickly abandoned the suggested way and did my own thing. I am thoroughly not impressed with the product and am very disappointed in its quality, especially considering the price.",1 "really? really,all this is is packing tape that I could have gotten at walmart or anywhere for alot cjeaper price!! not a good purchase!",0 "not happy Its hard to stick on, doesnt adhere very well.it is very brittle tears as u work with it.once you manage to get it on it more or less ok, and its wonderfully transparent",1 "Good Tape - Overpriced Compared to my dollar store packing tape, this tape was thicker, stonger stickier, and seven times more expensive. If the cheaper stuff didn't work, I wouldn't mind paying more. But for wrapping packages, the cheap stuff is good enough. For libraries, the stronger Scotch tape may be the better choice.",2 "Don't use anything else for books! Book Tape is the only type of tape you should use to repair books. It is used in libraries because it is permanent and will not add more damage to an already damaged book. Over the years, other tapes can yellow and crack; worse, the adhesive can absorb into the paper and separate from the backing, so the tape peels off but the glop remains. If a book is worth keeping, it is worth buying Book Tape for repairs. Book Tape comes in various widths, but the two-inch width is probably the most useful to have on hand.You can also use it for other repairs, for instance, for birth certificates or licenses.",4 "Keeps the demise of analog at bay for a bit longer As the world moves from analog to digital media, real books---the kind with tactile qualities such as the smell of ink or musty pages, the stiffness of a hardcover or fragility of a cracked spine, pages that wrinkle, curl, yellow, and stain---and music formats one must touch to play, particularly LPs with their cardboard covers that wear out from the countless times one removed the album and inner sleeve---age and deteriorate.Repairs can extend the inevitable demise of one's still revered copies of say the album ""Red"" by King Crimson or a water-damaged hardback of ""The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer"" that keeps escaping the Goodwill pile or trash can. This Scotch book tape pretty much does what is says, but do get it positioned right the first time or some minor collateral damage is likely to result.Buy a roll or two and keep the demise of analog at bay for a bit longer.",3 "Works as advertsied Essentially thin packaging tape, but works very well. We have patched up 20-yr old books as well as bound piano music sheets. Once it's on, it's on, so be careful and have steady hand when applying! The tape is not forgiving, but works very well once you have it on. Of course, only time will tell, but seems like a good niche solution.",4 "Heavy Duty Tape This is much more versatile than just repairing books. It is a heavy duty easy to use tape that can be used for all kinds of repairs. A great verstatile tool to keep around the house.",3 "It works better than packing tapes I own a roll of 2"" Scotch packing tape. I find it appropriate to compare this Scotch book tape to it. While both tapes are 2"" wide and transparent, this Scotch book tape is more supple and clings to paper better. There were hardly any bubble and wrinkle when I used it to repair an old book and the jacket of a two-volume book. The repairs look nice and neat. I had used packing tape to do repairs but eventually the adhesive dried up and the tape fell off. This was to be expected because packing tapes are made to last for the duration of shipping. On the other hand, this book tape looks thick and sturdy and may last longer than the packing tape. Only time will tell. I can envision using this tape to repair other paper products like envelopes, portfolios, cardboard boxes, vinyl record jackets, etc. I am pleased with this product.",4 "Thick & Rich Thicker than plain mailing tape. Will make any needed repairs to your ole books & magazines look like your butler did it. Professional hard-wearing results.Would definitely call this a speciality item. Not sure if I have ever seen in a ""normal"" store?",3 "Excellent Small children, no matter how careful, rip pages in books. Adults rip pages in books too. Whenever this happens, standard tape might not be the best repair choice. This is a tape designed to not yellow as it ages. This can be used for repair or reinforcement adding years to the life of a book.",4 "Right Up There ...with other 3M products. The width is good for binding books even those with hard covers. It also works well with magazines and other materials not advertized. Good news for those who are a little rough in handling their stationery. Perfect for school,the office and home.",4 "New Life for Old Books- Let the Repairs Begin! At first glance this tape doesn't look like it will do the job.I grabbed a book with a detached cover, applied the tape and WOW!Let the repairs begin! The tape is thick enough to hold the hardbook cover on but flexibale enough to give new life to the book.This tape is very different then slapping typical clear shippingtape on a book which is too thin. With Book tape the book isbasicly repaired to like new condition.",4 "excellent book tape I generally use store brand tape to bind my items(generally old folders and sometimes books). But the quality of this tape really has made me change that mindset. The tape itself is clear and glossy. Just by touch you can see it is quite sturdy and strong, makes the store brand tape feel frail. But its not overpowering, i.e, it doesn't inhibit the closure of the book/folder edge you apply it on. Instead it gives it a nice sturdy feel. If you need to bind and/or protect your books, look no further as this is easily one of the best if not the best book tape.",4 "Great tape We were looking for something to use to tape labels on book bindings for our church library - this did the trick. It is a strong, clear tape.",4 "Tapes stuff like a boss This thing would tape books like mad, but I used it to make a clear wallet in tandem with some transparency sheets.",4 "Book Saver I used it on a paper covered 3-ring binder that serves as my address book and it gets used on an almost daily basis. It's been a couple months since I repaired the binder and it works great. If the tape continues to hold up over time the way the product claims, I will be a HUGE fan and extremely pleased.",3 "Works great This tape is strong and durable. I used it to repair the spine of a book about to lose its book cover. The tape is made to last. It worked equally well on hardcovers and paperbacks.",4 "Bought it to organize our children's book collection I LOVE this tape. It's sturdy and sticks well without accidentally peeling. I wanted to organize my family daycare's books by categories and wanted to stick colored circle stickers on the binding of the books to organize them by category and I needed tape to cover the circle stickers to keep them from falling off. I originally bought JVCC book tape but it was hard to handle and would stick to itself and then be useless. The tape was also easy to peel off and became a favorite thing for the toddlers in my daycare to pick at and peel off. I ordered the Scotch book tape from Amazon and tried it on a few books and liked that it was easier to handle. When the stickly side would stick to itself it was easy to pull apart and I was able to use it instead of having to toss it. It also stuck very well to the books and the toddlers have a hard time when picking at it and peeling it and have now lost interest in trying to peel the tape from the books. I am VERY happy with this product.",4 "Good brand, good product, great durability Man, this stuff is tough.I worked in book processing for an academic bookseller and I've used a number of different products that claim to reinforce and strengthen, but this stuff is the best I've seen, short of a now-discontinued Kapco item that sold for almost three times the price.If you have any old or hard-used books, do yourself a favour and buy a roll of this stuff. Whether you're planning on reselling the books or not, you want to keep them in good shape.I've also used this tape to reinforce the corners and covers of my heaviest gaming books. When you're carrying a 30-pound bag of RPG hardcovers in your trunk, they tend to get dinged no matter what you do, but there's been a marked decrease in damage since I've wrapped up my most-used tomes.Highly recommended.",4 "Excellent fix for children's books, and also great to strengthen book spines b Really strong and durable. I've used to fix some board books that my baby had torn apart. Now I use it on new books to strengthen their spine and prevent damage.",4 "I Love This Stuff If seeing someone wax rhapsodic about book tape freaks you out, stop reading now. I fell in love with book tape as a high school student. I was a book junkie who was somewhat financially hard-pressed, so most of the books I bought were old paperbacks from the used book store. When I worked in my high school library, one of my jobs was using book tape to repair books, and I thought this stuff was amazing! For the novice, book tape is basically like very high quality, clear strapping tape that can be used to repair books. Unlike normal strapping tape, it is acid-free so it will not cause the book to deteriorate further. In short, it's a godsend to people who don't want their old books to fall apart. After I got out of school, I never knew where to buy real book tape, so I sometimes used strapping tape for the same purpose. However, it doesn't work as well and can cause more damage to the book as it can turn the paper yellow, make it brittle, etc. Librarians always told me it would have to be ordered from a library supply place, but now I can get it from Amazon! Hooray! I love this stuff! Now my first Harry Potter paperback can be repaired and enjoyed by my kids without worrying about the cover falling off in their backpack.",4 "Great product This is great tape. Very thick and sturdy, much more so than regular tape, and certainly superior to the sort of thin tape used in everyday office tasks. It provides strong and transparent coverage. I used it quite successfully to repair several paperbacks with ripped covers, and I would certainly recommend it. Very reasonably priced if you need this sort of product.",4 "Excellent to repair music books Years ago, I worked in a library, and we would re-bind paperbacks with a hessian cloth tape, and often cover books in a special contact paper. I haven't seen the paper in years, but regular clear contact paper works well, and this Scotch Book Tape protects the spine from disintegration.Music books are getting increasingly hard to find for certain composers; I have one book (Pischna exercises) that dates back to 1918 and was a gift from my piano teacher and I think it was a gift from his. It's old. It's crumbling but this tape helps repair the spine. The same goes for my Beethoven sonatas. I've had them fifty years. Why not get a new copy? Because my fingering notes and other notes on dynamics and interpretation are written on my copy. So I keep repairing these old books.This tape is very good for any book that is somewhat ephemeral that you want to keep.",4 "The PERFECT tape for my record 'jackets'! When I was much younger I used to wonder where the library got the thick, clear tape they put on the edges of 'perfect bound' softcover books. I thought it would be ideal to use on my record album 'jackets' to keep them from deteriorating into illegibility on their spines.I finally made the all-important 'connection' when I spied a library 'intern' applying this tape to some books behind the checkout desk. She told me that this tape doesn't dry out, yellow and crack like all other kinds of clear tapes and that it's especially designed for the ""long-run"". That was over thirty years ago and I've been using 3M's 845 'Book Tape' THAT long on my record album jackets with TOTAL success!I have hundreds of LP record album jackets that I've used the 2 inch wide tape on and they're still clear and perfectly readable after all these years! Some of my albums that I used other 'clear' tapes have utterly failed the test of time, the various other types and brands disintegrating into crumbling bits of brittle opaque flakes over the years. But not ANY that I used this 3M tape on!!!So, if you want THE 'perfect' clear tape to protect your record jacket edges and keep them readable for decades, use THIS tape! There are other widths available, but the two inch wide seems to be the best for the record album jackets. Most highly recommended!And, yes, I also use it to protect and preserve the edges of most of my 'perfect-bound' paperback books too!",4 "Great for paperback books I never knew about this product until I saw a librarian at the school use it. It's great for paperbacks where the covers are starting to separate from being read too many times. If you have the 4 inch wide tape you can run it down the spine & it folds over to protect the fold for the front and back covers. It stays pliable and works great.",3 "Must have for children who love books Perfect to help save worn/torn pages from young children.No yellowing either! Next baby shower I'm giving a book and This tape!",4 "Did a great job repairing our book This product exceeded my expectations. I had never properly repaired a book binding before. The detailed instructions are very clear and produce a great result. The only criticism is that unless you have a very thin book, the width of this tape is not really adequate to cover the spine with some extra for the sides. We solved this by using two separate strips: both covered the spine, and one went to one side and the other to the other side. Turned out great.",3 "Bookbinding I do simple bookbinding of some of my E-books using a heavy-duty stapler than can staple up to 300 sheets. I searched for a simple way of covering the spine and stables of the book and tried this 4 inch wide book tape.The Scotch 4 inch wide Book Tape is a perfect solution!Harry G.",4 "Works great on my daughters paperback books. I am pretty strict about the way my kids treat their books so i do not have a problem with them ripping them, but just the normal bends and folds that always happen by accident. This tape helps with the books my daughter carries everywhere with her. She brings 2-3 books to her preschool everyday and i worry about what condition they will come back in. After putting this tape on them i no longer worry. the corners and edges of all her books are protected and makes the books much sturdier. This tape is also very easy to use. it doesn't instantly adhere to the books so if you mess up putting it on, its easy to pull back and adjust. once you press it down and rub it with your hand over the tape it bonds very well. I would recommend this to parents whose children may be rough on their books, or love carrying them everywhere. Great price for what it does.",4 "Sturdy and Easy to Cut and Use Book Tape This is a sturdy, easy to cut, book tape that has worked well on ripped pages and damaged spines of books in my collection.I have a large collection of books ranging from stuff that came out this year to books from the 1860's. Over time books get damaged so I have used a number of cloth based tapes to fix them. I decided to try this Scotch Book Tape and see how it worked.I was not happy at first to see that the tape was two inches wide. When I fix a book I try to use as little tape as possible. In the past I have used half inch or one inch wide roles of tape.Happily this tape was sturdy and east to cut. I had no problems cutting the tape to fit the size of my need. The advantage of having 2 inch wide tape is that if you have a problem with a large area, like a spine, this is perfect.While the tape holds well once in place, it is not so sticky that it latches on to the first thing it touches. I was able to place the tape on a page or spine and then move it a bit before I pressed down on it and got a firm seal.I also like the fact that this tape is transparent. That is a big advantage over cloth tape.This a good product and one that I will have on hand when one of my books shows signs of damage.",4 "Tough tape We use this tape to reinforce manila folders in my office. It means the folders last 3 time longer before needing replacement.",4 "Great Sturdy Tape I needed something to tape labels on with that would be difficult to remove. This stuff really fills the bill. I have not had to replace a single label since I started using it. The only problem is when you are ready to remove the label. Then it is a fair amount of time and effort to get it off.",4 "A little bit of magic in this tape! For years I've been repairing book covers and pages with regular Scotch tape, which as many know has a tendency to discolor, curl and lose its ""stickiness"" over time. But that was all that was available as far as I knew.As a book lover I'm delighted to have this tape made especially for books. The width is great and covers a multitude of tears (especially some jagged ones on favorite children's books.) Also like the transparency - recently repaired a dark green book jacket and the tape all but disappeared.What I don't have is a proper dispenser for this tape so I lose a little by folding over so it won't stick to itself. As far as I'm concerned that's a small price to pay for the tape my books have been waiting all their lives for.",4 "Pretty Good I wish I had gotten the wider size, but I wasn't wiling to pay more than double the price of the 2in for the 3 or 4 inch tape. I just merged two strips together so this still worked for the book that I wanted to mend. Its thick and created a nice, strong binding.",3 "Good quality This tape works very well for repairing the outside cover of books. I use it on hymn books at church. I have tried other brands and this is the best kind so far.",4 "Useful for other stuff too! I have recently used Scotch 38mm Book Tape to make a folding board for a home-made board-game. The beauty of it was, it is so thin and strong it could happily form the hinge between two bits of card, and then when the printed board was stuck on top was invisible with no unsightly bump. Because it is designed to last for ever I am confident about it standing repeated use. Highly recommended whenever you need a professional, long lasting, thin but strong tape for paper or cardboard.",4 "Book Tape This works very well. I am so glad I found it. The price was higher than I expected - no problem.",4 "A good tape. I used this on a set of very old books that have not real value except for sentiment. It is easy to use. I set up my old books and with the help of my wife cut each section at a set length and then simply applied it to the binding. Easy on and easy to position. Now I can look at these old books without the covers falling off.",4 "Great purchase. Needed tape for a repair and could not find any in the size I needed in stores. This was the right size and the price was OK too!",4 "Good product I had bought a few used books that were in desperate need of repair. I had remembered using this tape in the library in high school, but I couldn't find it in any office or stationery store. Luckily, I found it on Amazon, and now all my books are fixed, and unlike regular clear tape, this is archival in quality so I don't have to worry about it becoming brittle with age. My only complaint is that it would be easier to use a narrower version--this one was a bit too wide for some of the books, but with the help of an Xacto knife, we made it work.This is a very good product--just make sure you get the size you need.",3 "Works well. We've been using this in our household to repair our many beat up copies of role-playing game books, and it's been a lifesaver. It works better, and looks better, than the packing tape that we usually use for this purpose. I'll admit that I was initially skeptical -- tape is tape, right? -- but this tape really does get the job done.",3 "Great There really isn't anything bad I can say about this product. It worked very well at stablizing, holding and protecting my worn books. On more than one occasion, I was relieved to have this tape at my disposal and because of that, I will now have many more years of enjoyment out of my older books.",3 "Book Tape This Book Binding Tape is great. It is easy to use, thick enough to hold the book together and clear so you can see the book.",4 "Very easy to use This is a great little roll of usefulness. It's easy to cut, to fold along spines, to fold over pages, etc. I was very impressed with its thickness and strength.It wasn't so sticky I couldn't get it off the edge of the table when I pre-cut a piece, so I'd imagine if I made a mistake on a book cover I'd be able to lift the piece and reapply.",4 "Just what I needed to preserve some favorite reads In this economy some of us are forced to become frugal. I can't afford to replace some of my favorite books that have been read so much that they're practically falling apart. Like The Princess Bride. I just finished using this tape to protect my treasure. Now I can read about Buttercup and Westley's adventures a few more years!",4 "Perfect in Many Ways! Regular Scotch Tape is great, so when I needed book tape I did not hesitate to try Scotch Book Tape First. We used the tape to save torn pages from our children's books. The tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing and protecting books, edges and surfaces. We have used it on books and magazines, but have saw you can use it on record album jackets, pamphlets and more. It unwinds easily and is permanent and of course transparent. I definately would recommend!",4 "Easy to use; nice result My first thought about this stuff, honestly, was ""OK, sure -- I have a bunch of paperbacks that I have marked up with my own thoughts, so I'd like them to make the books last a long time. But is this tape any better than packing tape, which is much cheaper?""So I tried them both -- this stuff is definitely better. To begin with, the packing tape I got has a beige tint to it. It wouldn't matter with a dark book, but this clear book tape would look better on light covers.Second, this tape is much thicker and stronger. You might not notice it if you weren't trying both at once, but side by side there is a big difference. The largest investment here is my time, so if I'm going to spend the time into protecting a book, I might as well use good tape. Packing tape just doesn't do much in the way of stiffening or protecting a cover, so why bother?Most importantly, I think this book tape is designed to last much longer. If you pack a box and the tape doesn't turn brittle for a few weeks or months, well hey, mission completed! But that's not what you're shooting for with your favorite books.My son puts books in his backpack and rides his bike to college; by the end of the semester, the books look a little weathered. So now, for the books he expects to keep, we are putting this tape on the binding and folded over the edge of the cover. Reinforcing the cover in this way makes it smoother putting books back on the bookshelf, too -- it just slides by its neighbor.It would be nice if this tape were cheaper, but it is good stuff. For bindings the 4-inch tape is nice, although for just folding over the edge of the cover 2-inch is fine.",3 "Works well with paperback books I used this tape to fix some old paperback books. I found that the tape unwinds easily and sticks well to the books. You must be careful when using this tape as once you place it on the surface - it sticks.As shown in the picture of the product, this is just tape - it doesn't include a dispenser which can make it difficult to use at times (it can easily stick to itself, making it difficult to find the start of the tape). I found the 2 inch width to be a good size for paperback books.It's too soon as to whether this tape eventually yellows, but so far, so good.",4 "Works good as tape, but I don't see why it is called "" BOOK TAPE."" I use this tape just like I use regular Scotch tape to mail packages. It doesn't seem any thicker or harder to cut or tear than regular tape. I just personally did not see the difference between this tape and regular Scotch mailing tape.",3 "Great resource This is a fantastic product. My wife is a teacher and has a lot of ""well read/well loved"" books that she can't bring herself to part with. She has been using regular tape to try to repair the covers for years, but as soon as she puts the tape on, it tears again. She tried this tape and loved the thickness of it! The books have held together even with students repeatedly reading them. The tape is thick and sticks well, however it isn't so sticky that it peels skin off your fingers as you apply it. We will definitely buy more of this!",4 "Book tape Very pleased with the speed in which I received my order. I only wish the tape came in a longer roll. This is an issue to take up with the manufacturer. Great price.",3 "Nice thick tape The only thing that would make this book tape better is a dispenser/ cutter built into the package. The tape is nice & thick and was easy to use without the problem of air bubbles. I would recommend using this to reinforce paperback bindings, however not for hardcover volumes.",3 "For Those who don't want to get rid of old paperbacks &LPs Some of us have products that we've had for years, whether it be a book or album, that we either can't or would prefer not to update to a newer format. For me, I have a few old paperbacks that are no longer in print and several vinyl albums. After a number of years, some of these things can start to come apart. This Scotch book tape addresses that need. I think this is a very good idea for those with large book or record collections and allows preserving the old favorites.",3 "Easy to use This product does what its says. I like to reinforce the cover edges of my often handled craft magazines which helps preserve the integrity of the entire mag. I also plan to use it in the same way for sheet music and books. I appreciate that it doesn't immediately try to stick to itself causing a lot of waste.",4 "Wider than Scotch Clear Packaging Tape to Repair Books Scotch Book Tape appears to be the exact same product as Scotch Packing Tape except that it is approximately 2"" wide and thus more useful for book repairs. I used it to repair the bindings of two 40-year old well worn and much used cookbooks that I had previously bound together with silver duct tape. Unfortunately, the duct tape residue was impossible to get off the book. Lesson learned: duct tape is not ideal for do-it-yourself bookbinding repairs. Other than the extra width (approximately 1/8 of an inch), there really isn't any difference I can see between the two Scotch product except a new marketing approach. Since I use3 Scotch packaging tape all the time and would rate it 5 stars, I see no reason not to rate the new book width tape differently.",4 "High-quality book tape that gives my beaten up books new life Scotch has a long history of good, quality tape and their book tape is no exception. It is nice, thick, very smooth, and seemingly durable tape that is easy to unwind and use. My first time putting it to use on a book, I had next to no trouble and with time, I think it'll be even easier (I don't have a taping system applicator, just my hands). Instructions for its use on both paperback and cloth-bound books are printed on the box with illustrations to make it even more helpful. While I am grateful that I got the chance to try this product and love it, the price is pretty steep for the amount on the roll and I'll probably stick to the more economical packing tape I usually use to repair my ""disposable"" books, even if it doesn't last as long or look as nice, and save this for my important repairs.",3 "Handy A good solution for some of my older books I still use, but have weak binding. It will take some time to see how long it holds up, but so far it has.",4 "Perfect for book repair and other similar jobs This isn't normal box-sealing tape - if that's all you need, save your money. This tape is thicker and is intended for repairing books and similar items. It's quite long-lasting and doesn't dry out or crack anywhere near as quickly as regular packing tape. I won't say ""never,"" but it will last a long time. As a bonus, because the adhesive is designed to hold on paper and fabric (think hardcover books), it's handy for quick clothing repair! I work in a library and we use this stuff all the time, but I've decided to stop sneaking a piece here and there from the office and buy my own roll. :)",4 "good for intended purpose this is tape meant for repairing books. i used it for that purpose, as well as for taping shut packages to mail and for taping up a poster on a glass door. it works well for all purposes, but is especially good for repairing torn book covers (and if you have kids you know that tends to happen). for the other purposes i used it, it was easy to remove from the glass door later and it also sealed the package nicely although i somehow felt it was less sticky than packing tape. it's is a thicker, wider and more glossy tape than packing tape.",4 "Good repair tape This tape did a good job on a couple of ripped paperback covers, and it didn't have sticky edges. You do have to be careful to get it in the right spot the first time.",3 "Great tape I send tons of books out every year. This tape is WONDERFUL because it is thick, easy to cut and stays stuck. I also used this on paperback spines to keep the cover secure. Wish it was a little less expensive but other than that this is great.",4 "Great for repairing and preserving old books. A lot of people seem to question what is so special about this tape. If you have old boxes in your basement with festoons of yellowed packing tape falling off as the adhesive is dried out, you have your answer. This tape is formulated to last for years which is why libraries use it. Great for repairing old, well-loved books.",4 "scotch book tape I'm not sure if this is any different then the wide packing tape but it does work as discribed. It doesn't have any yellowing and is hardly noticeble when on the binder or inside on the pages. I'd buy it to repair my books.",3 "I love this tape I collect vintage children's books and as with many vintage books there are often tears in the dust jackets. This stuff is absolutely a necessity for repair and reinforcing damaged areas. The tape doesn't yellow, crack or lose its glue over the years and when a book is stored. I have also used it to reinforce paperback book covers, magazine edges, and especially on well loved books that my three grandchildren have worn out. Great for spines on the Scholastic type paperbacks, for repairing ripped pages and covers. If you are a reader who treasures books you'll find a lot of use for this product!",4 "Strong, thick and durable--good for more than just book repair If you have a tough repair job that requires plastic tape, this should be a tape thick enough for you. Like all Scotch products, it is a quality product. It's designed, obviously, for repairing books, but I can find a lot more uses for it than that. For example, the other day I used it to repair a paperback art book cover because the thin film covering was pealing up, and the tape worked fine, as expected. I suspect too it will last a lot longer than the shoddy cover on the new book I bought recently!Highly recommended.",4 "The cost is a bit much Sure, this tape will do everything the small illustrations on the package show (which are apparently for people who never figured out how to use tape...). However, this tape is not any different from the same tape you can get for less in a generic form anywhere. It does not seem appreciably stronger or thicker (which would be detrimental to strengthening edges of books in any case) than the cheap packing tape available at any department, discount or hardware store. I love this kind of tape for repairing or preventing damage to larger format paperbacks (like my Rise and Fall of the Third Reich), but the price on this roll of simple clear tape is just too high. Get some of the cheap stuff for $1-2 and get the same results.",2 "Not strong enough for repairing the bindings of books We did a big service project of repairing the broken hymnbooks in our church. There were over 100 books, and we were teaching ourselves, so we tried this book tape and then clear shipping/packaging tape. They were basically the same. We didn't like them because the clear tape made the books look cheap. But the real problem was that as we followed online instructions on how to repair the broken and torn backs, we found that although this tape is heavy, it tears easily. Many of the covers were torn in the top where the spine meets the front and back. And this tape gave no strength for this repair.We eventually found a book binding tape made of vinyl coated cloth that works perfectly. It is strong and looks great on the books. We found it here:[...]We have no agreement with Demco and they are not compensating us in any way. I would just like to save anyone else from all the trial and error we went through before we found something that works.",1 "Not exactly what I expected... but it worked. I recently got around to using this product... I was a little surprised. I've worked in shipping and receiving on and off for years. The product didn't appear to be any more then a standard roll of 2"" heavy duty clear packing tape. I was expecting something a little different being as this is for book repair... maybe something acid free.I used it, it works for the purposes required, we'll see for how long, but I could have just used packing tape I already have since there didn't appear to be any real difference.",2 "Much better then regular tape The tape fulfills a real need. It permits book repairs which are effective and simple to implement. The tape is thicker and wider than the usual office cellophane tape. It solves the problem where the binding has split in the middle, and opaque tape would conceal text if it were used. It is flexible enough so that the repaired binding still handles the way a book should.",3 "Did what it said it would i had good success using this product to help ""put back together"" a cookbook that had long ago fallen apart. It will help get me through a bit longer before I have to have it rebound. A nice alternative to duct tape that was holding it together before:)",3 "I've a 2yr old....enough said. I just used this binding tape to repair about a gagillion board books, (and other victims of the baby book massacre) that my 2yr old had chewed ripped and torn over the last year and a half. Boy am I glad I kept all her damaged books. Just about good as new. Saved a ton of money on replacements. Not to mention how much it sucks to have to toss ol' favorites and sentilmentals.",4 "I love this stuff! I run a very busy preschool and need to stick labels on everything, including tables that get wiped down frequently. I used lots of different methods of adhesives and the corners would peel right away. I don't remember who suggested Book Tape, but I've been using it for a couple of years and it has saved my sanity. I usually buy the 3"" and 4"" rolls.The corners do start peeling, but only after months of constantly wiping the table. What I really like is how cleanly it comes up. When I do need to replace them, it comes up without leaving any residue. I don't understand how something that stays stuck so very well can also be pulled up cleanly. With my other adhesives, not only did it not last long but invariable I'd have to get out some GooBGone and elbow grease to get rid of the sticky residue, then soap and water to get rid of the goo remover and then put on the new adhesive. Now I just pull up the book tape and slap down a new one (if you round the corners of the tape with scissors it stays even longer with wiping). Labels on things that are not wiped daily last the entire year and on into the next.I use it to put picture labels on plastic toy boxes, name labels on wood cubbies, and labels on laminate tables without it leaving any residue. Oh, I have even repaired a few books and used it as lamination for small projects. I cannot do without it. In fact after visiting my sons classroom and seeing the horrible state of their desk table labels, I think I am going to donate a roll to his teacher.",4 "Works well I've never used ""book tape"" before, it seems like extra thick quality packaging tape. I'm not sure how ""book tape"" could be improved or made better than that, so I guess it does the job as expected. If you have specific need for book tape, then why not buy it, it's supposedly specially made for books. If you really want to spend less money or are not sure why you need buy special tape since multi-purpose packaging tape is doing the job, then maybe you don't need book tape. In any case it's worth trying to see, why not, it's so cheap. The corollary holds as well, I have found book tape makes excellent packaging tape. So you are covered in case you only need to use a small amount for books, the rest can be used for anything else.",4 "Clear packing tape works just as well I didn't find anything special about this product. It's a clear tape that is similar (if not the same) width as clear packing tape and it also seems to be equally as thick. In light of the fact that you should have a dispenser to use this tape, I simply didn't find it practical to use (I didn't have the dispenser). I think I may have been more impressed with this product if the box somehow could have been fashioned to be the tape dispenser for ease of use.I used this product on a damaged hardcover book and a school folder that was falling to pieces. It does provide adequate coverage however again; I didn't see how this product was any different from clear packing tape. It's wide, shiny clear tape - that's it.Unless this product was priced significantly less than regular packing tape, I'd probably pass on this.",2 "Pleased and I liked that it was clear I was very pleased with this product. It basically looks like clear packing tape, however I was pleasantly surprised with how heavy it was. I also liked that it was clear. Generally when I think of book tape, I think of the thick, colored stuff that librarians use. This was heavy, not with that type of texture, but was clear so it allowed you to see the book. I liked that.",3 "Does the job I have a roll of this tape, and another roll of Scotch Shipping Packaging Tape. The latter is widely available at drug stores, food center, and so forth. The width of the two rolls is the same: two inches. The adhesive feels the same to me. Why bother to go looking for this ""book tape?"" Maybe the book tape is a bit more transparent. I don't think it is quite as strong as the ordinary tape.It is a fine product, like everything else that Scotch makes. I would not go out of my way to find it, because their ordinary tape is similar.",3 "Nice tape, unclear what's special This is a nice, thick, wide tape. However, it is not particularly sticky, and doesn't seem very different from thick packing tape. Note that 3 inch and 4 inch wide versions are available. Especially at 4 inches, that's much wider than any packing tape, and therefore useful for repairing bindings on books, magazines, and other published items.Here's a more meaningful explanation from another site: 3M 845 Book Tape is a tough crystal-clear transparent tape with a long-aging, synthetic adhesive that conforms readily to book contours and flexes with cover movements. Excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Use on books, magazines, pamphlets, record album jackets and more. The transparent polypropylene backing has excellent clarity which doesn't hide title information or printing and saves time and money by eliminating relabeling. It is tough, flexible, resists abrasion and cracking, and is conformable which reduces rebinding or replacement costs. Its synthetic adhesive is long aging and will not discolor or dry out so it won't deteriorate with time causing possible subsequent repair.",3 "Professional grade for repairing books Just like your local librarian's use, this book tape will not crack and yellow with age when used for repairs. Please note that this product is usually used in a machine, making for exacting repairs, but on a loose roll at home - one just has to be careful. Great quality item.",4 "BEST Clear Tape Ever Scotch made this stuff, apparently, for repairing book spines and IT WORKS GREAT! I used the office laser color copier to print a couple of replacement spines for beloved kids books (Tintin and a signed Dr. Seuss) and they have ""shelf appeal"" all over again. Scotch book tape is clear, thick and very tough.I also reinforced a used paperback textbook that was splitting, no doubt, because some dope perspired all over the edge of the covers and/or had fun peeling them back. Scotch book Tape to the rescue: BETTER shape than when I bought it and with new, sharp corners on both covers. Then, onto an old paperback that I picked up cheap, washed the cover (hey, germs, OK?) and reinforced for another read. Superb.Would I buy it again? I'd buy it for special projects and will definitely keep a roll handy for just such valued fixes. Scotch has consistently made great products; this exceeded anything so far!",4 "A product that no book lover can do without I have relied heavily on Scotch acid free book tape for many years now and I heartily recommend it. I find the tape useful for a number of purposes. If I suspect that a book is going to suffer unduly from normal, everyday use, I like to cover the spine in this tape to strengthen it. For used books that I purchase that turn out to have a crease I find that this tape helps reinforce the spine so that it doesn't fall open to the crease, causing pages to fall out. For old, fragile books it provide some structural integrity it otherwise would lack.I've been using this tape for nearly a decade now and I've not detected any decay over that period of time. The glue does not seem to weaken over time nor does the tape discolor. I may have to revise this opinion in another 15 or 20 years, but so far it has definitely not been a problem.The width of this particular tape is better suited to thinner books. There is much wider tape to use with very thick books, like 1,000 page novels.",4 "Pull a strip off, dangle it, and it will not go crazy on you! The first thing I noticed about the tape is the thickness, and stability of the strip. The best thing is you can pull a long strip and it doesn't go crazy, meaning the strip does not curl up and stick to itself like some tapes do, making it impossible to separate. I can dangle a long strip and it remains in a workable strip.The other thing I noticed is that if you need to reposition it, (certain papermade surfaces only) it is possible without lifting the text or color off.I like the width of the roll. This is one of the best tapes I have worked with, especially when you do not have a tape dispenser. Excellent......Rizzo",4 "Great For Repairing Books I got a training manual that was hammered and went on the hunt for some tape to repair it. Sadly, the best tape I could find was regular thick packing tape. Thank goodness for Amazon and this tape as they came at just the right time. This is some great heavy-duty tape that I know won't ruin the books cover. I have to say that it is so great that I almost want to use it as packing tape. The only downside I find is you get 15 yards for $7. That is way too expensive to waste it on anything besides repairing books. I guess I'm going to stick with regular heavy packing tape and make sure I take care of my books.Shawn KovacichAuthor of the Achieving Kicking Excellence book and DVD series.",3 "Strong Book Tape If you really love a book, repair it with book tape instead of regular packing tape. It's much stronger. Scotch is always the easiest and best to use.",4 "Good for Book Repairs At first glance, it appears that Scotch Book Tape 845 is the same as their heavy duty packing tape. It isn't. I cut pieces from both and compared them, and the book tape is notably thicker. I like the idea of a clear book tape and this works well. You can strengthen the spines on your paperbacks, repair edges etc. The cost here at Amazon is $6.99 for 15 yards and that is about .16 a foot which isn't bad. You are likely to use no more than 12 inches on a book repair so the roll should last a while. I think this is an endorsable product and will come in handy especially for those kids books that need constant repair.",3 "Gave up on the foldover. I used this tape to cover the spines of several different paperbacks, all of different thicknesses. While I really liked the tape, I just could not get the T-Cut and foldover to work. It tore every single time, even when I tried to go really slow. Maybe I'm just not coordinated enough. Seems like it works ok just to cut it the length of the spine, stick it on and leave it at that.",3 "Time will tell It is a bit hard to tell this tape from regular packaging tape. Scotch is claiming that the big difference between this tape and regular packing tape is that this tape will not yellow over time. Hopefully, that's true, though it's impossible to say right now. One thing I did like was that there were instructions on the box to show the best way to use the product on both paperback and hardcover books. That was helpful. It did seem that once I cut the tape as instructed for my paperback, (in a ""T"" shape along the spine), it seemed to rip too easily when I tried to fit it onto the book as instructed. But overall a useful product.",3 "Made to LAST--here's why, I'm told.... I used to work in a library and I know this product well. It is designed to last for years on books, magazines, and whatever else you might think of.The reason it lasts, I was told by a 3M person, is that the plastic tape itself is thick, which prevents the adhesive from drying out. Have you noticed how paper masking tape lasts only a short time? That's because the adhesive is not protected by the porous paper, dries up, and falls off. Cellophane ""Scotch"" tapes are better, but still are a bit porous. Thick tapes like this book tape almost totally prevent drying out of the adhesive and thus last a long time. Of course, the adhesive itself is super strong, which helps.At the library we used adhesive labels for videocassettes that had a thin but impermeable layer of foil between the adhesive and the paper, which completely prevented dryout. Those labels stayed on forever (and are still in place), while all the paper labels eventually fell off.",4 "Works great for cloth-bound books, paperback books & record albums! I have used this tape on some very old hardcover, cloth-bound, 3 ring cookbooks that were literally falling apart and it worked beautifully.I also used it on some old paperback cookbooks and other books that are very old. Make sure you have the correct length and know where to position it on the article before using any pressure because you won't have the opportunity to take it off and do it over. READ THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE BOX! Then, experiment with it on something that won't matter if you don't do it quite right the first time. I learned that the hard way :)Finally, I used it on my record albums from the 1960's with great success!I would highly recommend this tape!!",4 "Glossy and strong like packaging tape This tape is almost identical to standard Scotch packaging tape, except that this book tape seems slightly thicker and perhaps easier to reposition. Both are clear and glossy, and both are available in various widths. Standard packaging tape is usually 1 7/8"" wide; this particular product is 2"".If you are looking to repair pages inside a book, this will not blend in well, as it is too glossy. Instead I use Scotch Magic Mending tape for repairing tears in individual pages. The magic mending tape seems to just disappear into the paper. But for torn endpapers just inside the cover, I recommend using something like this book tape as you need strength or it just won't hold.Our local library sometimes uses this tape to reinforce the outside of paperback bindings, but they use a different 1 1/4"" matte tape for the insides, which matches the paper much better.Another idea to consider for paperbacks that will see a lot of use - you can get book laminating film that will cover the entire book cover. Wrap it around the cover edges with appropriate cuts at the corners so it folds neatly inside. I've had very good results with this method; it looks great and protects and reinforces the entire cover and edges.However, for simple reinforcement of book splines, this product does just fine.",3 "Seems like it will work well This is a difficult product to review because I have no way of knowing if this tape is any different than packaging tape or whether it will last over time. The Scotch website doesn't specify what makes this tape more suitable for repairing books and record jackets than their other tapes (I've used packaging tape for books/records for years).That said, I've never had a problem with any Scotch tapes I've used in the past, so I'm going to assume this tape will work well for its intended purpose. Is it worth the price difference (more than twice the cost of packaging tape)? - I won't know for another ten years or so.",3 "The right tool for the job, but not the only possible tool I wish I'd found Scotch Book Tape sooner, as I've long known that clear packaging tape and the like just doesn't hold up for book reinforcement, over the long haul. However, the book tape being fairly costly on a per-inch basis, I wouldn't use it for much more than the intended purpose, which is repair and/or spine reinforcement on books. There are adhesive covers and bags available as archival or library/school products that will cover the whole book, and these are not necessarily cheap either but certainly more cost effective for the purpose.Another option for a frequently referenced paperback, where the binding is stressed, is to take it to a full service copy shop and have them cut and plastic spiral bind the book. Some would consider taking this step to be tantamount to mutilation of a book, but it can actually increase the book's usefulness and lifespan, particularly with books that are frequently laid flat for reference. (Cookbooks. Crafting books.) Just know that there are options depending on how much you want to spend, and consider how you'll want to use the book.Book tape does get easier to use with practice. The first book I tried was at the top of my list for repair, as it had been badly placed during binding such that the glue was holding down parts of the first and last page of the book. Unfortunately, trying to cut and position the tape as indicated on the instructions on the box, I further loosened the binding and it broke away from the cover. It was no fault of the tape that this happened, but be aware that if you have some kind of wonky situation with your paperback book's binding ""glue down"", you might want to skip the step where you cut that little ""T"" to reinforce inside the front cover, which is a fiddly bit of work. And it does really help to have a sharp, tiny pair of embroidery scissors or similar at the ready.I know I'll use this roll up in no time flat for my most loved books.",4 "Fast Fix We needed to repair books with a 2"" spine; the 4"" width works the best. Unfortunately it isn't carried in the local stores so I was delighted to find it on Amazon. The product is very sticky, and yet easy to use for those who have done little or no book repair. Excellent product.",4 "Just what I needed for the job This item (See-Through Book Repair Tape, 3"" Wide, 15 Yards Long, 3"" Core (MMM8453) was exactly what I needed for the job. I even used it to protect as yet undamaged books.Thanks!",4 "don't waste your money Based on the reviews, I thought it was some special tape. I got it to repair pages that my daughter ripped. It works just like any other clear packaging tapes, except more expensive. Don't waste your money. I was disappointed. I was looking for something that's more gentle to the pages and matte finish instead of glossy.",0 "great! this is excellent for repairing books, I repaired over close to a 100!! the cost is a bit too much, though",4 "3M 4026 Double Coated Urethane Foam Tape This is an excellent double coated foam tape. The similar consumer tapes such as Scotch 110 and Scotch 114 available at Office and Home Improvement stores are actually Industrial 3m 4016, which is very similar to Industrial 3m 4026 except for the density of the foam used. The higher density foam used in 3m 4026 gives it higher shear and tensile strength than 3m 4016.This tape is not available at normal consumer outlets, so easy availability at Amazon is a big advantage vs. trying to obtain a small quantity at local Industrial Supply stores.",4 "VERY Strong! Great product and reasonably priced - definitely did the job for us. Buyer beware ... when you stick the item to the wall that you want to secure - make CERTAIN that you are happy with the location before you place it. Once the item is in place, there is no taking it off the wall without causing possible damage. When we remove our items on the wall we will likely have to use a solvent or knife to remove from the wall and there may still be some minimal damage.Item as advertised and is definitely a quality product.",3 "The indispensible product Whether it is a dorm or office, this mounting tape is essential. Skip the 'cost conscious' little packages and go straight for the rolls of this wonderful substance. Whatever you have to pay is going to be worth the cost.I've easily used up a roll only because once I get one I can then find so many immediate uses.This substance is particularly helpful when it is mounted to the back of dry erase boards or non-poster materials. Short of lamination/framing the item prior to application there is no way this adhesive will come off a poster while leaving the poster intact. The adhesive strip is going to stay on there for better or worse.However, it can quickly be reapplied to the surface to be mounted provided that you have not already pounded it into place.",4 "Great product for a great price! The price on this product is amazing for what it does! The strength of this double-sided tape is amazing; it would be somewhat difficult to remove it after placing it securely. I don't know about other people but I've tried some tests and this foam tape has never left behind marks/stains that other tapes have left behind. Another thing I like about this product is that it's very easy to use; ANYONE can use it without any trouble. All you need is scissors to cut the length you want, and then simply apply it to the surface you're mounting it to. After that, you just take off the tape from the other side and stick whatever you want there (i.e: picture, decorations, corkboard, etcetera). Furthermore, the tape isn't secure unless you press on it. In other words, if you've made a slight mistake and would like to re-position the placement, you can easily do that without wrestling it out.Great product, great price.",4 "Has 3M changed the product? This was a disappointment, not what we expected from our previous experience.We used 3M 4026 tape many years ago to mount heavy paintings to their frames. We were told that it was used in aircraft and automobile applications. It worked very well back then, and those paintings are still holding well. We ordered this version for some new paintings, expecting the same results. The warning should have been the label statement ""holds up to 2 pounds"". Needless to say, it didn't hold well at all, and we had to scramble for an alternative. We may have done something wrong, but the tape came off VERY easily once I started pulling on it.3M now makes VHB tapes, and these might be better for high-strength applications (haven't tried them). I'm not sure what 4026 is for.",0 "Is 3M I buy 3Mproducts very time I have the option. I'a woodturner and I use this tape to aid in chucking sometimes. Works great. It also has a ton of other uses too. Super strong!",4 "Great tape This tape holds very good. Easy to use and holds strong. I use it to put up my alarm modules on the door, perfect size.",4 "Did the job very well. Used this to mount rope light tracking in our sunroom. It worked very well. I would recommend this product to others.",4 "Double sided foam tape I do a lot of card making and love dimentional layers. I had been purchasing this foam tape is a much smaller yardage from office and craft stores and a price I considered expensive. I love the way it holds the layers together and am happy to be able to have such a large roll that will last me for quite some time.",4 "Extremely versatile double-sided tape! 3M Scotch 1/2-inch double-sided foam tape is wonderful for scrapbooking and cardmaking. I love to use this tape because it is extremely sticky and the foam is just thick enough to add dimension to my project and not so thick to where it is difficult to mail hand made cards. The pricing here simply cannot be beat, this roll will last a crafter a very long time. I have also used this tape to hang up pictures and shelves in my crafting studio.",4 "Great hoop Nice, large hoop for big projects! Holds fabric and doesn't let it slip. Great for cross-stitch or embroidery! I love my new hoop!",4 "Mine was delivered broken Plain Frame. Okay for poster. I just bought one to frame a free Nationals poster so did not care too much on what it looked like or anything. The border of my frame was fine, but the clear plastic (glass) was broken in 3 of the corners. Again, not a big deal for me....seeing as I was framing a free poster. I just put some ticket stubs in the corners to cover up the broken plastic rather than sending back a $20 frame.",2 "Bad packaging The frame arrived damaged due to poor packaging. Two sides of the frame were bent. I still used the frame but the company needs to add a little foam or something when packaging for shipping.",2 "Too Complicated This frame had so many metal clips and pieces on the back to remove and then put back together to reassemble the frame after putting your print/poster inside...it was frustrating to properly do it. There are easier frames out there, I recommend you buy one of those.",0 "beautiful quilts Nice big flowers and beautiful quilts lots of instructions worth the money.I bought it without knowing anything about it and am happy I did",4 "Wonderful gift I made a scrapbook of my mom for my sister this past christmas. the size and design was perfect for my vision of the scrapbook I wanted to make.",4 "Blue Scrapbook This is a very nice scrapbook. It arrived in a timely manner, and was well packaged. The pages have a good backing, and are easy to fill. It is a good quality and we are happy with this purchase.",4 "How to get the PERFECT mechanical pencil: 1. Get yourself a ""Pentel Quicker Clicker"".2. Take out the eraser that comes with the Pentel.3. Using knife or Exacto, cut a piece of this Staedtler eraser to match the length of the other eraser.4. Put your Staedtler eraser in the little metal eraser clip, stick it back on the Quicker Clicker, and throw away the eraser that came with the Pentel.Now you have the PERFECT mechanical pencil coupled with the PERFECT eraser! WIN WIN!!These are ~by far~ the best erasers I have ever used.",4 "Ruby Lawrence The Steadler stick eraser is the best eraser is the best eraser around. As a textile designer, I always have the need to erase different types of mediums, and I find the Steadler stick mar plastic eraser is the only one that work for me.R LawrenceCT",4 "The best These are the only other erasers I'll ever use. The other one being the usual knead eraser if I'm working with charcoals or pastels. They work.",4 "Best erasers on the market These are the premier erasers on the market today. They work on paper, mylar and blackline every time. I recommned them to all",4 "I love the product................. I love the quality of the product might take some time to get use to but all in all good.",4 "Warning: this is refills only In spite of the photo shown (as of September 29, 2009), this product is NOT the holder, but only a box of 10 refills for the Mars Plastic Stick Eraser, Staedtler article # 528 55.I was misled by the photo.But these are great erasers!",4 "Satisfied The colors are vibrant.They are not overly waxy like the generic brands.They color very nicely and are reasonably priced.It's a nice size box to drop in a tote or travel bag - take them to the park, the beach, or just for entertainment on the car ride.",3 "Just the right size for a gift If I am going to visit a child and I want to bring a little something, I like to bring an age appropriate coloring book and a small box of Crayola Crayons.Most of the time they have more crayons then they need but I have always liked Crayola and feel I have to bring them anyway.. I cannot walk past a box in the store without taking a sniff. I keep a box in my closet, so you can say I am a closet sniffer. I ould not even imagine buying any oter brand.",4 "JUST THE RIGHT SIZE When you are giving a coloring book or blank paper gift to a child, this box is just the right size to blend in with an existing crayon collection & will resupply the favorite colors which get used up, broke, or lost. AND crayons are always appreciated by both parent & child. Made in USA.",4 "Yayyyyyy! My granddaughter was thrilled and delighted! Who doesn't LOVE a brand new box of crayons? She immediately went to work on becoming Picasso.",4 "When I use them they make colors on paper What truly amazing technology: You just press them to paper, and next thing you know, the color of the stick is right there on the paper. Then, you just press down another colored stick and then another and... Well, the possibilities are just endless!",4 "great buy I purchased these because they are made by crayola.Their crayons are true to color,not like other brands where the color is off.My grandkids will get alot of use out of these crayons and will enjoy coloring and creating with them.I would recommend this product to others.",4 "Love Crayola Crayola products are the best on the market. When handing out my supply list for the school year I specifically ask the parents for crayola crayons. I just would like the paper to be more easily removed so that when the point breaks or is used up the children can more easily remove it to reveal the rest of the crayon beneath.",4 "Love the product- too expensive! Crayola Crayons are the best! Although, I noticed the price on here is more expensive than they are in most stores. If only I'd noticed before I purchased them!",4 "Beautiful! You can't go wrong with Crayola. My son has drawn very many beautiful works of art with the crayons. :)",4 "Great Product! Great Price!!! My husband and I purchased these for a rehabilitation institution for the teen residents. One might think, ""What a lame thing to do"" but on the contrary, some of the kids in there are artists who fell into the wrong crowd, others used them to lessen their bordom. These were very well worth the cost and each crayon arrived unbroken and in perfect condition!!!",4 "Item is great...be careful from whom you buy! Design makes a terrific rubber eraser. It's consistently reliable and dependable for years; that is if you can keep it around that long. As an art teacher, my husband buys these by the case load and distributes them to each of his students. He 'allows' them to use the eraser as both a tool (eraser) and as a mini sculpting piece (keeps their hands busy during lectures and they create terrific objects).There are multiple sizes. The tiny ones are difficult to work with, but this size is sufficient.Our only negative comment would be this. Be careful who you purchase from. There are those who sell these 79 cent erasers for $4.39 each. Stay away from those vendors and only deal with honest folks. You can't go wrong with the product.",3 "The best! This product was recommended to me in my beginner's drawing class. I'm so glad I got one! You can shape it to the size you want, for erasing small portions, dotting, or picking up larger chunks of shading. A MUST HAVE for anyone that draws shaded pieces.",4 "the one and only this really is the best eraser out there for any artist who prefer to draw with value. though i wouldn't necessarily use it for architecture or or anything that simply sticks to line drawings only it's still the best for everything. whether it's charcoal or 4b pencils, there's nothing better.",4 "What I Expected! Very good Eraser! It looks like standard Eraser, but its works just as good as the large. This one is good because its not to big nor to small. If you work with a lot of pencil sketches, then i Highly recommend this eraser. =)",3 "seriously guys, do not buy this eraser. You guys, believe me, just go to the store and get a eraser.this eraser is so EXPENSIVE compared to the one in the offline, so why do you want to buy this online? it's easier to get on offline- faster and cheaper.I regret buying this product not only b/c it costed much but also they sent me one that MELTED.",0 "definitly not large The eraser is tiny,, I cant believe the price I paid for this.Its 1 inch wide by 1.5 inches long and less than 1/8th of an inch thick.how can they call this large! It should have been 1 $ I would hate to see the small!",2 "good (messy) product I like these natural erasers. They erase well especially on delicate papers. The only thing I don't like about them is that they have a short life and make an insane mess.I usually use Artgum or vinyl erasers. I like them both.",3 "This was a product that I found difficult to find in any store in my area. It was exactly what I had been searching for. I would recomend this product to an artist who is interested in 'natural' made products and not plastics. It out performs any made made article.",4 "best restickable glue stick - but get .49 oz makes any piece of paper a restickable note. this brand does the job fabulously. get the .49oz or you will just pay more for less. other brands are just a waste of money. the last brand that my company purchased for me instead of this is removable because it never stuck in the first place. fortunately, it smells nice - almondy - & i now use it as my perfume - so as not to waste it. i notice that it doesn't attract anything as perfume either... live & learn.",4 "Not as described Note that picture for this item is wrong, therefore you get different product. I specifically needed the one that's on the picture which is ""photo safe"", however I got ""for paper only"". If you don't have specific needs, this glue is a way to go.",2 "Works like a charm This glue stick works perfectly! I use it all the time in my classroom. Perfect for homemade sticky notes, passes, reminders, etc.",4 "Did not work well for my project I wanted to make restickable printed stickers out of printer paper. I lathered the glue on, let it dry, and then tried to stick the homemade stickers on glass, cabinets doors, etc. It was barely tacky and would not hold, especially if there was any curve to the item to which I was adhering the sticker. I then put on a second coat and let them dry. They stuck better, but still had problems around curved items (pop bottles, etc.) I finally put a third coat on them and stuck them on wet. They stuck, but then I couldn't get them off. It had a reusable quality for flat surfaces after the two coats, which is why I gave it three stars, however, I finally went to printable sticker paper to make my stickers--a lot less hassle!",2 "My favorite glue for putting sewing pattern pieces together The Scotch Acid Free Restickable Glue Stick is my absolute favorite for putting together sewing pattern pieces. Yes, I make simple patterns using the Wild Ginger sewing pattern program and once the pieces are printed out I use this glue to put the pattern together.The glue does it exactly as it says: You can safely and easily remove a pattern piece if you need too. The glue does stick fairly well but to play it safe I then use Scotch tape to secure the pieces.Highly recommend.",4 "Who knew that you could turn anything into a ""stickie""? This stuff is great. Spread it on anything, let it dry for 90 seconds, and the thing - well, paper - sticks to the wall or the whiteboard or to another paper or whatever. Index cards become sticky. Photographs become sticky. Flip chart pages become sticky. For the cost, it's just awesome stuff.",4 "Good, but not my favorite I use repositionable glue sticks to affix small sketches inside a large journal; the heaviest papers I glue into the journal are roughly about the weight of a postcard.This glue does a good job of fixing the sketches in place, and as long as I'm gentle, I can remove and reposition them without damage. However, it seems to take a lot of glue to get the job done. I've used Elmer's in the past, and it would only take a dab or two. With Scotch, I find I'm covering much more of the paper to get it to hold. Not too much of a problem, but it'll probably run out really fast.",3 "It works well for sealing envelopes This glue stick does what it is supposed to do. It is completely fragrance free. It is about the size of a lipstick. However, it is white and goes on white, not purple. The Amazon description is wrong. So, if you are looking for purple, you will have to look elsewhere.",4 "These were exactly what I needed! I was trying to make a scarf with a pattern that had a lot of bobbles and my metal hook was not working very well. It would take me hours to do less than 20 bobbles. I bought a $7 plastic light-up hook hoping for better results and was still having difficulties. I finally looked for bamboo hooks in a few different stores and couldn't find any or just none for the price I was willing to pay. I finally found these online and bought them and they were exactly what I was needing. I was able to finish the scarf that night. I was and still am extremely happy with these hooks.",4 "nice hooks These hooks are awesome. Mine came with all 10 sizes f-n as advertised. They are light weight & glide through yarn easier than aluminum hooks. Will recommend to friends!",4 "Bamboo crochet hooks I highly recommend switching to bamboo for crochet hooks, knitting needles, or afghan hooks. Light weight and work very well with any type of yarn.",4 "ok I actually bought this item to add $$ to my order to get free shipping - however the needles are hard to catch the yarn as you are trying to crochet. I taught myself to crochet years ago, and currently I am using cotton thread to make dishcloths for Christmas gifts. I will currently bought more boyt needles at Walmart - I really like those,",1 "Good purchase - no problems - efficient, pleasant service Thank you for being there. Let me know when you have afghan hooks and circular crochet/afghan hooks",3 "Perfect! They are a perfect fit. No problems with breakage like their plastic counterparts. Light weight to use and pack, as my crocheting goes everywhere with me. Will order more fore my class.",4 "eh, you get what you pay for. The finish on these is pretty rough. I have one bamboo hook I've used before and loved it, and it did get smoother the more I used it. I'm hoping that these will smooth out, but in the meantime they're not as great as I had hoped. But they were cheap and they're still usable, so I guess you get what you pay for! I'm not really sure I'll use all the sizes, so if I bought them again, I'd probably spend the same amount of money on the few hooks I'll use and get a little better quality.",2 "bamboo hooks I love these hooks. When i first tried them my yarn would keep sliping off the lil hook but once i got used to it i just love them. Thank you",4 "Perfict These are practically required when using Homespun yarns. There is no snagging of the yarn. Really works great! Love it.",4 "Great! I am very pleased with the quality and price of these hooks. I received the order just four days after I ordered them. They are not ""sticky"" and the product description is spot on.",4 "Great Product I like using these bamboo hooks better than medal as they are easier on my fingers. I have found I have to get used to the new shape and sometime look stitches, but overall I am enjoying these hooks.",4 "Beautiful More than i expected. Well made and very strong. They work great! Perfect array of sizes too.Will be back for more, great gifts!",4 "Nice and smooth Not one snag from these, I can use them on any yarn I want and they are perfect! Happy Crocheting to everyone!",4 "great Product I ordered this product because i wanted wooden crochet hooks but didnt want to spend a lot of money. i received the product with all the hooks stated.I have used them already to do learn granny squares and i love it, they are light and easy on the hands. Most of the the time with the metal hooks i get cramped hands, but with these i did not.definitly worth the money spent a good value..",4 "So Thankful to the Person Who Thought of These!!! I have an allergy to many metals and it is hard for me to use the metal crochet hooks. Until now I have always used plastic hooks which, like their metal cousins, pick up heat from the friction and start to pull on the yard. Plus with the plastic version you have to be sure your hook is facing the right way because they are see through and can play tricks on your eyes, but till now they were my only option. These are so comfortable, do a great job hooking and pulling the yard and they stay cool. This is the best crafting purchase I have ever made and you can't beat the price!",4 "pretty good hooks, but yarn didn't slide easily These are a good basic crochet hook, with a decently shaped end that catches the yarn satisfactorily, although I had some trouble with the yarn splitting as I finished stitches. (To be fair, the yarn I'm working with right now splits easily.) I received 10 hooks (not 5 like another reviewer) and like the feel of the bamboo. However, when I first tried them the surface was a little tacky (sticky?) and the yarn didn't slide as smoothly as I'd like. We put a light coat of urethane on them (have a spray gun for some construction we're doing out back) and that helped the situation. I still prefer my Susan Bates metal hooks, as they slide easily, catch the yarn firmly, and rarely split. If you like crocheting at a nice sedate pace, and/or prefer the feel of bamboo to the feel of metal, these would do just fine.",2 "Great Hooks, But Incorrect Product Description This is a great set of crochet hooks for the price. They are quite comfortable to hold, are a good weight, and seem to be well constructed.However, purchasers should be aware that the product description is not accurate. You only receive 5 hooks, ranging in sizes 5.5mm - 9mm (US I-M). The picture does show the five hooks you get, but the description indicates that you will get ""12 PCs bamboo crochet hooks 2.75mm-10.0 mm"". Despite this, I still feel that these hooks are worth the price. A minor annoyance is that the US sizes are NOT laser printed with the metric size, but that can be easily remedied by writing it on each hook with a permanent marker for easy reference.Even with these two complaints, I think the product itself still deserves a four-star rating.",3 "Almost right The crochet hooks would be so much better if there were rounded off at the point that the yarn is picked up. With a squared off edge the hook does not slide through as easily.",3 "Feel of crochet hook in hand is great Metal and plastic crochet hooks can't compare to the feel of bamboo crochet hooks. These are awesome. I've been looking for bamboo hooks for a long time and was happy to find them here. I hope Oriental Touch will at some time carry other sizes of bamboo hooks. I'd definitely purchase more.",4 "Bamboo crochet hooks..the best! Hi, I bought this set of crochet hooks and they are even nicer than I expected. They are light,smooth and precise. Shipping was fast, great transaction..Thanks!",4 "Might Not Be Best for Beginners I bought these hooks thinking that I could learn on them but the hook part did not necessarily ""hook"" the yarn. It could just be due to my new abilities as a crochet-er. The packaging of the hooks was more than adequate to ensure safety and I think that eventually I wouldn't find any problems with the hooks. The price for the hooks are also decent because you get so many of them in different sizes which turns out to be for many projects in the future.",3 "Pleasantly surprised Love these. They don't look like much, but the minute I started crocheting, I was hooked. Pun intended! They are light and feel amazing in my hand. I will never go back to metal hooks.",4 "I like these Better I'm new at crocheting. The only other hook I tried before was a Boye brand one then I bought this set. When using the Boye one I keep accidently catching the loops I'm trying to go through, splitting the yarn etc. Using these hooks which are shaped a little differently that never happens so I like these better.",4 "Nice for traveling I like the shape and weight of the needles, but they don't full thru the stitch smoothly, not like an aluminum needle. They tend to snag the yarn .",2 "Not usable except for baby/sock yarns I spent more time trying to keep the yarn hooked than I did crocheting! The dip in the hook isn't deep enough to hold onto the yarn-I was using dk and struggling. They are also a little rough at first-I oiled mine with a beeswax/olive oil combo I use for wood toys and that fixed it and made them very smooth. You get what you pay for!",0 "Stick Don't Lick The one ounce size glue stick is a much better deal than the .26 ounce size selling for $.78 (without shipping). Just remember to keep the cap on.This is a non-toxic and basically non-odorous (though I wouldn't experiment with eating or sniffing it) glue stick that works fast and effectively. Though I haven't used it enough to get any on my clothing, it purportedly washes right out. If you're working really fast the sticky pink semi-solid glue sometimes comes out in gobs but this can be removed. It comes off of laminated furniture easily as well. An efficient and non-smelly way to get out lots of letters at one time. The cap could have been designed better so that it would fit on the end of the stick (like a fountain pen cap), so remember where you place it: The stick begins to dry out (say, after about a few hours or so) when uncapped.",4 "Good product A ggood buy as a no-shoipping-cost item when added to a larger order. A good item at a modest price.",4 "It's a glue stick You can't go wrong with a glue stick. Anyways, I bought this for my Halloween costume. I used it to cover my eyebrows using the glue stick method. I also used it to make realistic looking scars. Now it's just my arts and crafts glue! pretty useful! and sticks well!",4 "Great glue stick! The glue is easy to apply and adheres well. The purple color (which dries clear) helps me see where I've already applied glue. I would definitely purchase this product again.",4 "Nearly Perfect This glue stick is fantastic except for a few small caveats.I found that the purple color was excellent for detailed work. I make boxes out of photo paper. The photo paper is cut in such a way as to create tabs. It is the tabs that I glue and as you can imagine, the glue needs to be able to stick to a very glossy surface. The glue is fantastic in that I can reposition my work a few times before giving a firm press. The 10mil photo paper is extremely strong and will want to resist box creasing so I was initially very suspicious of the glue. I'm here to tell you that the glue holds!!!! On top of that the glue dries clear.OK - the caveats. (1) As other people have noted, the cap is of a poor design. You need to be careful when placing the cap back on to avoid 'shaving' off some of the glue. (2) You can't get to the last 10% of the glue. The bottom of the stick has a dial-up mechanism. The threads for the screw prevent you from using the entire glue stick. That was pretty lame. (3) If you get any of the glue on your photo paper, it will not come off - period. So be very very careful. While I love the ability to reposition the work, I wish there was a way to wipe off any excess glue without leaving a smear. This means you need to be extremely careful when applying - which I am.Get this glue - it is the best.",3 "Nice Little Product This non-toxic and basically non-odorous (though I wouldn't experiment with eating or sniffing it) glue stick works fast and effectively. Though I haven't used it enough to get any on clothing, it purportedly washes right out. If you're working really fast the sticky pink semi-solid glue sometimes comes out in gobs but this can be removed. It comes off of laminated furniture easily as well. An efficient and non-smelly way to get out lots of letters at one time. The cap could have been designed better so that it would fit on the end of the stick (like a fountain pen cap), so remember where you place it: The stick begins to dry out (say, after about a few hours or so) when uncapped.",4 "Good starter drafting table. Some cons however. Got this as a birthday gift for a son who wants to be a cartoonist. Received the table within 5 days of order. Came in a large, flat box about 4 feet by 3 feet by 4 inches. Somewhat heavy, but I was able to move it alone. I assembled it, without assistance, with an electric screwdriver in about 30-40 minutes.Cons: Some of the screws provided were the wrong length (too short), and as a result the vertical legs are not as rigidly stable as they should be---I will have to get longer screws to correct that. Another ""con"" is that the drawing platform itself came unfinished (sanded, not sealed). I expected it to have a polyurethane coat, like the rest of the table. Perhaps that is normal for a drafting table (to prevent slippage of papers on a slanted surface?), but since this table is for a child, I would have been happier if the table top was sealed for a measure of protection. Overall the fit and finish of the rest of the table is fine, and a reasonable value for the money.",3 "Happy w Alvin Pavillion Wood Drafting Table I was a little worried after reading some bad reviews concerning assembly and pre-drilled holes, and instructions. I put the table together in about an hour with no help except...when adding the top and final adjustment it was easier having my wife help for 5 or 10 minutes. No problem with pre-drilled holes (you pre-drill your own for the top and that makes total sense, in case top is damaged in shipment you can choose sides). All that being said, you stil have to follow instructions to set this thing up...all hardware was there and did not miss even a washer.Totally happy with product, I've been a commercial artist for over 25 years and needed a smaller light weight functional table for my home office and this one fit the bill just fine. It has a nice real wood look in the office and was pleased to see it's made from substainable wood materials, being a tree-hugger and all. Great overall design. Was really happy with delivery time from Hyatts Graphic Supply Co thru Amazon. 4 stars on this purchase.",3 "Excellent, exceeds expectations, perfect choice. Table arrived quickly and shipping materials in good conditions. Instructions adequate, took less than an hour to assemble. Table is solid, sturdy and perfect for my needs. I do stained glass panels in a small apartment and needed an adaptable work surface. Ordered larger, unfinished surface, which is perfect for my needs. Stand came stained and polished, which I didn't expect, but not a problem. The surface is a tiny bit shifty, IF I press down too hard near the edge, but that's to be expected with such flexibility on height and surface angle (don't get a table with lots of adjustment points if you want something hard-rock solid). I think this was a fantastic deal, a solid, good looking drafting table, and I certainly would recommend this to others in need of a creative surface.",4 "Alvin drawing table... The table came fully packaged and in great shape. I ordered the unfinished top and bought some stain and stained it the color I wanted. I was glad that I did because I think the cherry finish of the legs would have been too dark for my work area. The finishing of the top was easy and the table components were simple to put together. It looks great- just like the pictures. I think it's going to work out fine. The reason I gave it a '4' is because the table-top height adjustment screw clamps and those that hold the table-top at the desired angle, loosen and need tightened on a daily basis. I am not sure why that is but it's a slight nuisance so far. I'd recommend this product to those needing a light duty table.",3 "Good budget drawing table This is a good budget drawing table. It required half an hour to set it up and another half-hour to clean the mess of fragmented packing material. The top appears to be a veneer-covered composite, but I've had no problems after using it for a year or so.Height and tilt adjustments work well, and except for its so-so sturdiness, it reminds me of an antique table I used in a school studio.",3 "A beautiful drafting table! This table is sturdy, easily adjustable in both tilt angle and work surface height. I have seen desk/art tables with stronger ""wow"" in trendy stores, but up close, their quality and finish are inferior to the Alvin. I got the larger 31x42 top unfinished. I liked the reddish color of the cherry melamine top, but wanted the slightly coarser, natural wood veneer. A quality cherry finish may help - or not. The jury is still out since you can't undo it...Assembly was really quite easy. I did run into a head-scratcher, thought of a solution, then found it already addressed in the ""Hints"" section. Just got ahead of myself!",3 "Well designed... We actually didn't intend to buy the tray...thought we really didn't need it. However, once attached it's a great addition. Works perfectly for storing and advancing the roll filter. No hassle. We're glad we have it now.",4 "Fantastic Above my expectations and my budding artist is in heaven. We will most certainly be back for additional books as he fills these up.",4 "Great sketchbook The artist I gave this to as a gift really likes the sketchbook and the binding is preferred over tablet styles. Mainly used for pencil sketching. Erases well.",3 "Summary review Great book for sketches, big pages and easy to sketch small details. I would highly recommend this products to others.",4 "Not great - poor quality control I bought the Red Devil tool from Amazon to cut some Polycarbonate and Acrylic sheets of various sizes and thicknesses. The concept is great, but the tool was SO DULL when it came that it did NOT work. The first cut I made failed (the acrylic sheet broke in pieces). I took a closer look at this cutting tool and discovered it was too dull to scribe the line properly. I happen to own a good metal file and so I sharpened the Red Devil tool. After that, it worked great. So, if you buy one... check that it is sharp before you ruin a $45 sheet of Acrylic like I did!",2 "plexiglass-acrylic cutting tool Finally I got the right tool for the right job. This knife cuts a smooth, non-jagged, edge in acrylic much better than any other cutter I have tried.",4 "trust the others I got this reading that it was dull but figured I could just sharpen on the hone/whetstone I use for my straight razor. After spending a long time doing this it still would not work and I just ruined a 40 dollar piece of acrylic... Save the money and get some scrap metal from a dumpster.",0 "Scores Lexan Knife scores Lexan but needs 5 to 10 passes before the Lexan breaks off. I used a cut off wheel on a multi tool to make the smooth cut.",3 "Works Slick everytime You have to love a tools that is so well engineered that it works right out of the box and keeps on working time after time after time.That's a perfect description of this tool which just keeps on doing what it is suppose to do",4 "A Scriber Really This tool is good for scribing, not for cutting. If you have some plexiglass to snap this will do the trick after a few strokes. It doesn't cut thru. It scores a clean line for snapping.",3 "Better off using an axe... I bought this at Home Depot when I picked up a sheet of acrylic. I wish I hadn't. This thing is useless and it ended up ruining the piece of acrylic. You really would be better off just using an axe to cut with...or get the OLFA cutter...it works much, much, MUCH better.",0 "This is a POS This product is terrible. It's as dull as a butter knife. Go with OLFA brand cutter. Difference is night and day.",0 "Be aware this item just cuts a small thickness of plexiglass and this is an assumption. I broke my window project and had to do a homemade makeover to cover the window. It's sharp just not very well spec detailed.",2 "Misleading Name This ""Cutting"" tool, does not cut. It is used for scribing which is basically scratching the surface of the plexiglass and then you are suppose to break the scribed piece off.The above technique, is not for beginners, I have 4 cuts on my hands because the plexiglass did not break properly and left sharp edges which caused me to bleed.I was misinformed when buying this product. It is not for cutting. Its for scribing and breaking, which is dangerous.",0 "Good idea - DOES NOT WORK Trust the reviews - the idea is good, but its so ridiculously dull, it doesn't cut anything, not even a sheet of paper. I use it for saran-wrap, that's about all it can be used for. A normal knife or scissors work better",0 "poor choice This is the worse plastic cutter that I purchased from Amazon, It does not cut. I buy it because of looking good grip design and may easy to hold while cutting the plastic sheet, but the knife does not sharp enough to cut into the surface of plastic. It just a waste of my money.",0 "Just What I Needed This mat board is perfect. It is very good quality, and because it is Black/White you can choose which color to use. I used it to mount my photography and it looks amazing!",4 "According to college student: Perfect. My daughter reports that this mat board is ""perfect"", and asked that I order more for a friend in the dorm. Sounds like a ringing endorsement to me.",4 "Made good on mistaken order! The listing for this item originally presented a picture of a 4-color pen set for the same price (along with a somewhat ambiguous description of the item). When I ordered 2 4-pen sets, but a only 2 black pens arrived, I was disappointed and contacted the seller by email. They responded quickly and graciously, acknowledging that an error had been made in the listing preparation, and offering to let me keep the 2 black pens that had arrived, while receiving a full refund. I can't think of a more reasonably gracious offer.In the real world, mistakes sometimes happen. This company did a great job of responding and taking responsibility. I believe the picture is now fixed to show the correct item (a single black pen). I would definitely buy from them again.",4 "This is just a single black pen! The picture of this item is of the four pack of colored pens that came with a free CD-R. That is not what you'll get if you order this! I received a solitary black pen for my troubles... It may be a fine pen but I'll never know because I'm off to return it: it's waaaaaay too expensive for a single pen.",0 "Art Markers I got these to give as a gift - so I cannot comment on the product except that it was a request, so they must be decent - packaging is nice :)- price was good.",3 "Good Markers The markers were shipped quickly and in good condition. The only thing I did not like, was that there was no gray marker included in the set.",3 "Prismacolor Art Markers The daughter required this exact type of marker for her design class at college. She had been buying the individual markers at the student book store, but they were expensive. Although still not inexpensive, the set was a real bargain compared to the individual prices. She is ecstatic about the markers. They are excellent quality, and having the 24 separate colors allow her much more creativity in her college work. He classmates are jealous of her new set of markers. Good quality, good buy",3 "Great Markers I've never had the opportunity to work with good art markers prior to receiving these so I'm quite pleased with my purchase! The colors lay down smoothly and dry fast. I would recommend them to anyone who can't quite afford Copics, they're a good alternative. The only reason I rate it 4 stars is they do have an odor, kind of like a Sharpie, and they do bleed a little. Although if you have Bristol paper it won't be much of an issue.Nice product.",3 "I like these markers I use these for fashion Illustration and mix them with other media. They work perfectly to create great effects.",3 "Got it as a gift, he loved it My friend asked me to buy this for him, even though he never used them before, and he just LOVED it.Received it before expected.",4 "Great markers, terrible price As far as the markers go I give those five stars, wide color range, the double end allows one to draw 4 different lines & Prisma uses a low odor alcohol as solvent, so they don't have the harmful stink of old type markers. But I have to say the prices charged by all Amazon sellers are very high compared to other online art companies.",2 "Not bad It's a little difficult to color small areas (the fine point makes the colors look uneven) and the overall color tone is a little uneven as well...Not bad markers though.",2 "Good quality The markers are fantastic. It will take alot practice to learn how to color with them, as sometimes they bleed outside the lines. I draw birds, people, dragons... They're good for them all!",3 "Perfect for the artist on a budget These are great markers for the price. They are by no means Copics but the blend easily and seamlessly. There is a slight learning curve but after that working with them becomes automatic. I didn't get the bad smell that others have complained about and these markers tend to bleed heavily through the paper and through the next page as well. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because the set does not have a gray marker in it. Apart from that I'm extremely happy with these prismacolor markers and I'm looking to expand my range of colours.",3 "Solid set First off, I haven't owned any markers other than Sharpies prior to buying these. That said, my pros and cons are:Pros:* High quality markers with good flow and a good feel in your hand* Double tipped design for many possible line thicknesses* Good deal for 24 different colorsCons:* The box the set comes in has two stacked thin plastic trays that don't physically hold onto markers (they sort of sit in slots). So not all of the markers are accessible when you open the box, and it is sort of wonky to pull out the top tray and set it off to the side of the box with markers sliding off of it. You will probably want some sort of caddy or holder for your markers if you want them accessible on your desk.* 24 color set contains colors that are very basic. If you are buying these thinking there will be some close shades of the same color for drawing shaded areas, you would be wrong. Here are the blue shades, for example: two fairly dark blues of different hues, a sky blue, and light pale blue, and a light blue/purple. So if you drew something that you would like to color with the different markers, you would likely want more shades of a similar hue. Or like others have mentioned, use a gray marker set along with this for shading, which will be my next purchase.",3 "Very vibrant. I generally work more in pencils and inks, and only sometimes venture into the world of colour, but when I do I am quite glad to have these markers at my disposal. They are very richly pigmented and lay down the colour quite evenly and with precision. I like that they are dual ended, it allows for much versatility and ease of use.Great for casual marker uses in my opinion and excellent for colour sketches, and reasonably priced in comparison to some others Ive seen. I would recommend them.",3 "prismacolor I chose these because my son requested these markers. He is always doing something with art! He was amazed at the quality his artwork has and the difference from using lesser quality markers. This was a great purchase as far as he and I are concerned!",4 "Awesome i really love em, its a really good product at a reasonable price, im just a begginer and this markers help me a lot, i recomnend them 100%",4 "Great Markers I ordered these as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. She loves them and the price was small compared to buyingnew ones at the arts/crafts store.",4 "Love my new markers!! I loved that I got this set of markers for a crazy low price they were like half off! I also got the super saver shipping with Amazon so I got free shipping on top of that! I received my markers faster than anticipated! I've used prismacolors before, I love the rich vibrant colors that came in this set! I was sooo happy with them and loved the price that I ordered another set for a Christmas gift!",4 "Great Deal That is a product made for professional draws. It has a specific use for. Very nice, i do recommend. Anyway, it can be use also for simple colored draws.",4 "Fantastic Product for the creative Definitely worth the price for this 24 piece set of high quality markers. I'm still learning to master them but they blend & write like no other markers I have ever used in the past.",4 "Great set! This is a great set of markers, deep colors that last. Great for art class, there are better markers out there but dollar for dollar these make my daughter feel like her art work pops off the page",4 "NO HA LLEGADO PEDI ESTE PRODUCTO POR LO CUAL PAQUE 25.00 DOLARES MAS DE ENVIO PARA QUE LLEGARA EL SABADO Y AUN NO LLEGA.",3 "It's ok but.... Prismacolor art markers are supposed to be high end professional markers, not great like Copic markers but can pass as good if you are in a hurry. If you really want more subtle blending and control of colors/hues it will be expensive to purchase the entire 156 color set. But Copic is a way better product and has more options of application. Do some research and find which art marker works for you-and your wallet.",2 "Markers bleed Thus far I believe these are some solid markers but they don't go well with some sketch books so if you have very thin pages in your sketch book like I do then don't plan on using these in it, instead use faber castell Pitt pens they don't bleed through your pages. If you have thicker pages that you are working on then these are probably going to be fine and that is where I find that they are meant to be used, but overall the marker quality is very good and I would recommend them to people who are trying to be marker artists.",3 "Love Them Love these markers - a little pricey, but completely worth it. Every artist/architect needs them!",4 "Prismacolor Premier Doubled Ended Art Marker Set 24 Colors Broad/Fine USE THEM ALL THE TIME",4 "Nothing is perfect, but this is dang close! If you are a hardcore traditional artist, or even a digital artist who just loves that oh-so-smooth look...Prismacolor markers are for you.They not only glide like a dream, they BLEND with each other. That's right, run a blue Prisma marker over a purple Prisma marker and you will get a violet color. Very useful and fun for any kind of artwork, and the one major up comparing these to colored pencils is that Prismacolor markers don't smudge. Sweeeeeet.It's strongly suggested you get marker pads (a type of thick paper) with this product, since it supports the color of the marker a lot better and uses up less ink than regular paper.A bit expensive, of course, but with a high-quality product like this, you couldn't expect any less. A definate buy for an artist wanting to get more diverse in their work beyond the basic pen and pencil.(Oh, and if you like these, be sure to check out Prismacolor Colored Pencils!)",4 "cheap, and a great place to start I bought the 24 set from amazon and these are some pretty good markers for the price. They indeed deliver rich and vibrant colors. They might not be huge professional markers (like copic markers) but still are way cheaper for the people who don't have that kind of budget.There are only a few things I have to complain about these markers. The color labels are misleading, and the marker's color is usually a lot darker than what it says on the label, but that isn't too much of a problem. Second, they don't blend as well. You'll still see streaks, but they still overall blend a lot better than regular markers.If you're thinking about buying the 24 set, you won't get too much of a variety of colors, since they mostly come with primary and secondary colors, which are the basic of the basic. Like the other reviewers said, you might want to get some grays for shading. Also, if you draw human figures a lot, a set of skin tones is a must. The 24 pack only comes with one skin tone (peach) and that won't look good enough. Since I'm an illustrator, I draw human characters a lot, so I had to go out and buy some skin shades.Also, these will bleed quite a lot on regular paper. You might want to get marker paper to keep it from bleeding so much and not waste too much ink.Is this a top professional marker? well, no, but is this a good place to start for beginners who are leaning towards being a serious artist and want to use something other than regular markers? absolutely.",3 "A cheap alternative I've been using Prismacolor Markers for five years now, and I've never needed anything more than them. They're a cheap alternative to Copics, which are better in quality sure, but are much more expensive. There's also a bit more of a color variety for Copics, but Prismas cover the basics.The one thing you learn to hate about them is how badly they bleed. If you're drawing in a sketchbook, unless you want the three pages behind it to be colored as well, you have to place paper beneath it. I've learned that two to three sheets of scrap paper work just fine. The second problem I've ran into with them is that there's a bit of a color difference in both nibs. The broad nib colors a bit darker, and bleeds much heavier than the fine end. But I suppose that's to be expected.If you're on a budget and you just want a set of markers that aren't Crayola, I'd recommend these. If you're a hardcore wannabe Mangaka or Comic Artist, I'd go with the Copics if you can afford them.Myself, I'm a casual artist that draws for fun and nothing else. If you're like me, these will work just fine for you.",3 "Disappointed I have used prisma colors before, paint, and pencils. Each where true to the color on the label. These markers are not. My peach color does not look peach but more of a pink. They look nothing like the colors that are on the labels themselves, its like whoever filled my set filled the ink with a different color than what was on the label. I will now have to buy an additional set of skin tone markers for my characters. I wish I would have just saved myself the money and would have kept doing my drawings on the computer like I have done in the past. I bought these because it was a good deal and I thought it would be nice if I turned in some hand colored items instead of just computer generated items. I think I will stick to the computer generated items, at least I know what color the color on the computer will turn out. Highly disappointed with this purchase.",2 "Awesome markers!! I am extremely happy with my Prisma marker set, I would definitely recommend this brand to anyone looking for alcohol based markers. I do wish that Prisma would sell individual sets of markers that are easier to blend with, sort of like the Spectrum Noir sets. Overall I was very satisfied especially once I adapted to the awesome Nibs Prisma uses. Ill have to rate this 9 out of 10.",4 "Makers They were a 24 new markers in colors I did not have. I have always enjoy using Prismacolor marker and colored penicls and I was not diappointed.",4 "Amazed I've had these markers since I was 19. But when I was 20 I packed them away for a different profession. Now that I'm bored and looking to play with design & cartooning again I laughed at the thought of these markers are still working. I tested them out and the markers are still remarkable 10 years later. I was simply amazed.",4 "Awesome Markers, Great Price Prismacolor markers are twice as expensive at my local Michael's store - you get only 12 markers for the same price as these - so I was excited to find such a deal for professional grade art markers. The color lay-down is rich and different colors blend extremely well. The only disadvantage is that the thick Bristol paper I normally use sucks up more color from the marker, so they dry out faster. Also make sure to that the cap is -secure- after use, as even a tiny opening can dry your markers out. Still, it's a great brand.",3 "Wasn't what I was looking for I bought these to draw and color manga. The color selection wasn't too great and bleeds on paper. Prisma is a good brand, but there are better alternatives such as Copics or Shinhan Touch markers.",3 "Good Professional Grade Markers but not for Everyone There are three major professional markers that everyone recommends: Copic ($5 per marker), Chartpak ($3 per marker), and Prismacolor ($2 per marker). (I've also heard recommendations for Shinhan Touch, but I haven't tried those.) And, if you live in the NYC metro area, art stores such as Utrecht and Blick have their own generic brands.Prismacolor PROs:- professional grade markers- two nibs allowing various line quality- most economical/cheap of the major professional marker brands, especially when bought in a set (around $2 per marker)Prismacolor CONs:- in my opinion, dries too quickly and too much color saturationIn my experience:Of the three brands, Prismacolor markers seem to be the most color-centrated. (By that, I mean that it takes fewer strokes of this marker to get to a saturation of color that may take another marker several strokes.) Because of this, Prismacolor markers dry much quicker and are much darker initially, and I find it a little harder to control the saturation of these markers and also the ability to blend these markers easily. Also, when using with marker paper (Borden & Riley Visual Layout Bond #37 or Bienfang Graphics 360), I find that Prismacolors soak thru several sheets more quickly than other marker brands, which becomes expensive for students or professionals who have to buy their own supplies. I feel like these would be a good choice for comic book illustrators who are looking for strong bold colors, but for people who like to render in more subtle color, you should choose Copic or Chartpak.My favorite is Chartpak because I like to layer on my markers in a more impressionistic style and I find them easier to blend and right for the price. Copics are the most expensive, but many argue the best quality (especially with it's brush tip that allows beautiful effects that aren't as easily achieved with a regular marker nib). I would also recommend going to your local art store to try out the store brands, because they are often cheaper and the quality is okay for students and beginning professionals.",2 "Reliable markers As one of the top sellers in professional markers it stands by its word. I have used them over and over for rendering projects and each time they seem to be new. They never seem to die or go dry like most markers. Prismacolor is a very reliable marker to have on hand. The only draw back of this great product is the price. As you see sets are very expensive and single markers match that tone. But amazon does a good job of lower the bite of the price. Overall with price the prismacolor markers are well worth the dent in the pocket compared to what else is out there.",3 "Prismacolor set of 12 markers As one of the top selling brands of artistic markers, this Prismacolor set has benefited my artwork through the vivid color assortment, multiple line width possibilities, and high performance of each marker. My mother is a professional artist and I've also begun to sell my artwork, which entails heavy use of this set. Constantly I receive comments on the colors and intricate details of my designs. Ever since these remarks became prominent, I have been a supporter of this marker set.Brilliant colors are enclosed like those of a rainbow. The vivid hues and tints can easily be blended to create wondrous works of art. Thankfully, the colors advertised are the actual colors you will see form and come to life in your artwork.Each marker is double-ended with one end having a fine tip and the other a broad tip. The fine tipped end lets me easily maneuver when I am working with elaborate details. The other end produces a line that can be broad, medium, or thin. These two different tips permit me to adapt much more smoothly to a variety of projects. This added bonus of four different line widths I've found to be an explicit advantage and the marker seems to know what I want to convey each time so my work is accurately depicted.I've employed these markers on many different projects and they are as bold and useful as the first time they jumped out of the box. Their performance has never included drying out or problems with bleeding. Their high quality never fails to generate my desired result explicitly. Prismacolor is the top-seller of artistic markers and have proven to me that they are one of the best brands on the market.Unfortunately, because of the elevated quality of Prismacolor markers, they can be very expensive at art supply stores. However, Amazon does contribute considerably by bringing the prices down to a level that is reasonable. These markers are well worth their price as they have demonstrated to me time and again.I've been drawn to this brand as a firefly to light and would recommend this set to the professional artist or someone just starting out. Your creativity is limitless as they allow for any drawing to commence whole-heartedly. They have a variety of bright colors, have multiple line possibilities, and endure even the most extensive projects. I've used these markers in almost all of my artwork and I can visibly see the difference they've made which has brought my work to a whole new level of creativity.",4 "Amazing Makers and little price! I just got the markers today and I am really happy. At Micheal's these would have been $30-48. They never seem to go dry, and a re excellent colors. They are very high standard for beginners to professionals.",4 "Good Professional Grade Markers but not for Everyone As I noted in my other reviews, Prismas are considered one of the top professional markers (the others being Copic and Chartpak).Prismacolor PROs:- professional grade markers- two nibs allowing various line quality- most economical/cheap of the major professional marker brands, especially when bought in a set (around $2 per marker)Prismacolor CONs:- in my opinion, dries too quickly and too much color saturationPrismacolor markers seem to be the most color-centrated. Prismacolor markers dry much quicker and are much darker initially, and I find it a little harder to control the saturation of these markers and also the ability to blend these markers easily.I feel like these would be a good choice for comic book illustrators who are looking for strong bold colors, but for people who like to render in more subtle color, you should choose Copic or Chartpak.I feel that in sets like this, it's actually a better choice to buy markers individually. Local art stores often have better deals than on Amazon, and being able to choose the colors you want is priceless. Some of the colors in this set are sometimes not right for what I want to render (and some of the browns are too dry looking), so I prefer to buy my markers individually (and with store coupons/membership cards, they can be under $2 a marker). For the price of this set, you could get an equal set of individual markers with colors of your own choosing. Remember to bring/buy marker paper to test the color of the markers, because the colors on the packages are often misleading.",2 "Good Professional Markers. Not as good as Copic markers, but these are much cheaper. Great for artists on a budget or people who are just starting out.",4 "PERFECT I BOUGHT THESE PENS FOR AN ARTIST FRIEND WHO WAS LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL MARKER. HE SAYS THEY ARE JUST PERFECT!",4 "Very vibrant colors The color palette is great, however the fine tip is not quite as fine as I was expecting and the ink tends to bleed out of the paper -- this was a bummer as I purchased these to make signs, and it is difficult to do intricate lettering and styling with the smaller point",2 "Perfect markers for any project I bought these markers for my husband who is an intern Architect, and he LOVES these markers. He has tried a couple of other brands before I broke down and bought these for his birthday, and he will now only use these. He wanted me to make sure I put in this review that he LOVES the flexibility of the double-ended markers, but his favorite part is the color. When his projects are dry, the colors are exactly what he was hoping for. Prismacolor is a winner!",4 "Chisel point is awkward to use, streaky lay down, and too much ink flow I'm not an artist, I just love to colour. I have a lot of different kinds of coloring media and I use Dover, Pomegranate, and Mindware coloring books. I'm not so much concerned with the blending capabilities of these markers as I am with their abilty to lay down smoothly on the paper without leaving streaks and ink pools. For me, these markers have not performed as well as the Sharpie Brush Tip markers when it came to just coloring. I have not used them for artistic projects because as I mentioned before, I'm not an artist, so I can't judge them in that respect, but I do appreciate a good marker. The ink flow is very good, almost too good, sometimes too much ink flows out and you get those dark ink dots on your page. What I have noticed with this set is that the chisel end is large and a little awkward to use, like you don't have as much control over your strokes. Also, the tip of the chisel gets dull/soft easily, so you have a squished point like you get when you press too hard on your marker. The other end of the marker is much better for detail work, but you do get more ink pool dots and streaks. I've posted a page from Mindware Classic Mosaics in my account so you can see how the ink lays down. I probably won't spend the money again to get these markers, I'm much happier with my Sharpies for what I do.",2 "Good The item was shipped to me very fast, perfectly packaged. The price is very reasonable, too. I would certainly recommend it to my classmates.",4 "Cant beat prismacolor I have a large collection of prismacolor markers. My little brother is starting to come into a time in his life when he too is becoming serious about art and he was very excited to receive this set as a Christmas gift. And it didn't hurt my wallet at all. The amazon price is unbeatable.",4 "Art Markers My grandson was thrilled with his new markers. They are his favorite. Good price on a fine product! I would order them again.",4 "Very Bad These markers arrived in a box that was colored on, torn, and taped back together. The labels on the markers looked chewed on, and many of the caps were on the wrong markers.",0 "too overrated markers this marker are too overrated, they are very juicy and the ink is too dark in all colors because of that is too dificult to do some blender or mix. the ink is so juicy that pass through most type of papers. you can try with crayolas or faber castell instead.",2 "?abel can someone please enlighten me as to what colors exactly come in this 12 set? and why is prismacolor so shady as to what colors are in the set?! O_o",4 "Prismacolor Markers I haven't really used them but they were so much more cheap here out of anywhere else I found them. Fastness of shipping was so-so.",4 "Excellent choice of products! I'm always satisfied at Amazon with whatever the product I buy. Where else can you go to get the variety of products and the satisfaction guarantee.",3 "PENS DRY I was hoping for the best as there are so many good reviews but these pens were DRY. I one starred and it was never posted! So--here is a three star for their quick refund of my money after I sent it back. But every pen I opened was dry at a ratio of about 1 working to -7dry. I return mailed tham back. I do not know why these were dry as no one else seems to have had this problem---or the one star reviews are never posted? So be aware of the fact that you might get a lemon batch too. At least they refunded money quickly to my credit card.",2 "Love Prismacolor Products I think these markers are a great value for the price. I admit to liking the paintbrush tips on the copic markers better, but am quite pleased with the way the Prismas 'paint.'",4 "greatest markers i used these for the first time in my 2-d design class and absolutely loved how they worked! i have used the copics and the tombos but i like the prisma markers better. the only down side is that they arent refillable, once their gone, their gone! the colors are really vibrant and easy to ""mix"" the colors to create new colors!",4 "Prisma Marker set Arrived when promised and in great condition. It will be of considerable help to me as an interior design student.",3 "great markers I got these for my 2d design class. We were allowed to choose our media and I immediately thought of these. I used these on a project my senior year of high school and was amazed by them, especially after getting used to them.I originally bought the 24 piece set at Blick, but returned them the day after because this specific page came up. For the 24 piece set I paid $65, and for just $10 more, I doubled the number of markers.",3 "Prismacolor Markers Product was as described, everything works well,the price was wonderful, shipping was very fast, and we are very satisfied..Would not hesitate to purchase like items again.",4 "He seems to love them My boyfriend wants them for his birthday. He wants to tattoo for a living. He's an incredible artist and highly reccomends these.",4 "Nice Markers, a few downsides... Prismacolors are nice markers. They aren't the BEST, but they certainly are good for beginners and novices. They are nicely blendable, come in an array of colors, and are double-tipped. They are shaped nicely too, so they are easy to control.The downsides are as followed:1. They tend to bleed a little.2. This set comes with an unbalanced array of colors. There is 1 red, 5 shades of pink, 3 oranges, about 14 skin tones, 3 yellow, 7 shades of green, 2 very distinctly different purples, and 8 blues. It also comes with 2 metallic and 1 black. The others are colors inbetween. This set is best for drawing human figures. The first two rows of the tray are various skin tones. There are no grays nor whites.3. The tray isn't all that great. Assembly is a bit confusing, and it doesn't stay together as well as it could.In conclusion, these markers are very nice, although this set should be used soley for drawing bodies or even fashion design. The tray is not worth much more than $5, so if you aren't pressed for space and absolutely need it, buy the set without the tray. It's much cheaper and still worth it.",2 "Great Alternative to COPIC These are great, but COPIC brand are way better.These are expensive, but COPIC is way more expensive.Thus, Prisma is the best, cheaper alternative to the way best!",4 "satisfaction the colors are top quality and easy to work with them. In my liking the size of the markers is perfect they couldn't be better. i love this product.",4 "Wonderful These markers are wonderful. When ever I use them I am inspired because the colors come out so rich and vibrant on my paper. Remember to use thick marker paper for these as they will bleed thru on regular paper.",4 "Amazing GREAT markers! Though 1 did come completely dried out, still great to work with for art projects",4 "Really Good, for starters. I've used these markers for a while now and they've been nice. They aren't the top of the line and they do tend to bleed but they are great for getting started. I would recommend them to anyone just starting out with markers.",3 "!! I love this markers. I use them for alot of diff. art work. Probably not the norm but hey, its aways fun finding ways to use these!",4 "Quality Plus These pens are my favorite I love to use them I have many different kind but these are the best. They fill so smoothly and the range of colors is awesome. They do tend to bleed so filling in extremely small areas can be difficult.",4 "prismacolor rocks Ordered prismacolor markers. High quality markers that come in an array of beautiful colors and the price was unbeatable! Will be purchasing more soon!",4 "I am nowhere near a professional artist but I feel like one using these markers! Vibrant colors that don't run and bleed. True to color and the double tip is awesome! I wish I had more time to draw just so I can use these markers!",4 "Flimsy mats. No good for anything. These mats are barely thicker than card stock. They are unusable for matting purposes.",1 "Easy, but minor flaws... The album kit is fairly easy to use, and does indeed include everything you need. However, I have a couple of concerns...1) It looks like this album can hold substantially more than the 10 included sheets, but finding additional sheets of the double-sided paper is next to impossible. One Amazon vendor carries it, but they charge crazy shipping rates... The only other place I can find it is from Canon directly, where it is way overpriced. ($8.50 for ten sheets... I don't think so.)2) The pickup mechanism for the printer appears to ""burnish"" the semi-gloss on the pages. While this does not appear to damage the ink surface, it is visible under some light conditions.Lastly, for those considering using one of these, the special double-sided paper requires a half-hour of air drying using the included paper holders + 2 days of drying as part of a photo/""drying sheet"" sandwich. So don't expect you will be taking pictures at a party and giving an album to the guest of honor before they leave.SirWired",3 "Quick way to make a 'brag book' I received a smaller version of this as a gift. It is a quick and easy way to make a small photo album! Follow the directions and choose which photos to print. Then fold and stick together and you're done! You make your own covers, and title, too.",3 "Great little kit This is a great, inexpensive way to make your own photo book. The great thing about this book, is you can change the photos later if you want/need to, as opposed to a hardbound book.Neat way to ""publish"" your younger family members.",4 "Warning - new version of markers are very poor Corporate trainers and teachers have been noticing for two years that the quality of Mr.Sketch markers has dropped significantly. The tips do not write well and they are not ""juicy"" enough, so letters on a flip chart can no longer be seen at a distance. Calling the company (contact information below) just confirms that they know they have a problem and are ""working on it"" but there is no solution yet. Very disappointing for us very loyal customers who have insisted on what were the best writing, non-toxic, brilliant colored markers out there at a reasonable price. Please join in and urge them to return to their prior quality. Newell Rubbermaid Office Products Group (formerly Sanford)2707 Butterfield RoadOakbrook, IL 60523(800) 323-0749",0 "Best Markers.... I love these markers! They remind me of my childhood! All kids should get to experience the amazing Mr. Sketch smell.",4 "Big, Strong, Easy Hole Puncher Definitely a strong feel to it, but I did get it as a replacement to a lost Swingline: Swingline Easy Touch Heavy Duty Paper Punch - A7074300J, which I have to say was a better feel and more authoritative than this model. I am sure the left / right thing is helpful, but the center feel on the Swingline is better for both.",2 "Only works on 8 1/2 x 11 paper Bought this product thinking it would punch 7 holes in paper to fit in my Day-Timer. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!Nowhere in the online product description does it say this. Only found out after customer service representative from Amax Inc. ( exclusive distributors of Stanley Bostitch office products) informed me.Very misleading",0 "could re-design better gripping surface Just started using this today. Maybe it's just me but I had a hard time pulling out and turning the lock which opens the punch to accept paper. The mfg. could re-design this with a better gripping surface so you could get hold of it more easily.",1 "Stanley 7 hole punch While the puncher is sturdy, it could not be adjusted to punch the center hole. The lever mechanism blocks the center so that papers were always off-center.",1 "Won't adjust for 7-punch on an 8.5 inch piece of paper I bought this product looking to have a multi-sheet ability to punch 7 holes in a piece of paper to fit in a Franklin-Covey style ""classic"" binder. (5.5 in. by 8.5 in.)Much to my disappointment, it was not as adjustable as I needed it to be. Although I had the 7 punches, the space is designed such that I could not put the seven punches where I needed them. There are several spaces along the track which are solid so I couldn't put the punches there.It was not clear from the descriptions or the photographs that this item is not fully adjustable.",0 "not what i needed This hole puncher is nice and punches holes almost effortlessly but i bought it for my 7 hole planner and was unable to adapt the seven holes as per my planner. It was very frustrating and I tried almost any combination possible to no avail. I ended buying the hole puncher sold by the planner brand. Although that was a set back, the overall design and functionality is good.",3 "Could have been a great product Product works as advertised so you would assume it is a good product but you know what they say about assuming. What is NOT advertised is that the punch heads sit in three separate tracks and you can only adjust the punch heads so much. I purchased this product to punch seven equidistance holes in my preprinted checks so the stubs could be held in a binder. Due to the products limitations, I can punch only five holes in the proper positions and have to manually punch single holes for the other two.If this product had a single track so the punch heads were fully adjustable I would have given it a five star rating.",2 "Stay away if you want this for a datebook.... 7 heads = good; Where they go = very, very bad. You cannot adjust this for desk datebooks, and the punches sold by Franklin Covey and Day Timer are getting bad ratings. Where is a person to go for a good hole punch these days?Grrrr.",0 "Holy! I use this to punch 3 holes in paper. It comes with a total of 7 hole punch heads and I went ahead and threw the others away. I only need 3 holes, not 4, or 5, or 6, or 7. It does create the three holes that I need in exactly the right areas of the paper provided you adjust the hole punch correctly and insert the paper in such a fashion that the hole punch heads are where you want the holes to be punched. It does take very little force to punch the holes and I frequently sneak in a few more pages than the recommended ""25."" shhhh. don't tell anyone, but this hole punch can handle it.",4 "Doesn't do What I needed it to Do I got this because I needed a sturdy 7-hole punch for my Franklin Covey daytimer. The holes on this are not adjustable to that size and so I couldn't use it and had to return it. I've burned through 2 of the FC hole punches so wanted something stronger. This will not adjust to fit a daytimer though.",0 "Not compatible with Day-Timer desk format looseleaf planner While well-designed in general, this product is incapable of punching holes that are compatible with the Day-Timer ""desk"" format looseleaf planner system.",0 "Frustrated This product does not set up very easily for seven holes - we have a daytimer system and we were not able to""adjust"" to their seven hole system. Very disappointed. This was very misleading.",1 "do not buy!!!! I never write comments on the items i purchase however in this case i had to. This is the 2nd purchase of same item, 1st one broke and now this one. This item is garbage only had this one for 4 months. would never recommend this to a friend.",0 "Adjustable Hole Punch meets all expectations except one, the little used programming for six e mal and evenly spaced holes used primarily with by me to craft a full-feature. m story and create new work by a small band of petty thieves which they have dishonored, but I'lll try to work a successful landy",4 "Pilot pen I love these pens. They do not bleed through the paper. The color selection they come in is also great. The only problem is that in the last pack I did end up with 2 that leaked on your fingers as you wrote. Otherwise these are the best pens I have found.",3 "Absolutely Awesome! I am an English teacher and just love these pens. They are colorful, write beautifully and do not smear.",4 "Love These! I love these pens! I have worked my way through two packs in the past few years, and I just came across them in the Amazon marketplace, and I'm so psyched! I can't find them in a store anywhere around here. If you haven't tried them, do it! They're awesome - and worth every penny!",4 "<3 I love these pens. They are the reason that I passed my college math classes and Mandarin Chinese (I'm a very visual person and enjoy note taking and studying with these pens), I frequently give them as gifts. As another poster noted, they ARE highly susceptible to leaks after a flight, I have taken these all over the States and Asia and often they will be fine on the plane but a few days later and they are ruined. So don't fly with them. I love how they feel and being able to color code my notes.",4 "Nice colours but I have these pens in the Fine point but ordered these because they had colours not available in the UK. However you have to be careful not write down too hard as the nib tends to split. Hopefully Pilot will do the Fine point range in Pink and Light Blue",2 "If you fill out a lot of forms... No one can fit everything on teensy little lines. This pen is a unique extra fine tip that is so fine that you can fill out very tiny spaces CLEARLY.There are many fine point pens out on the market and pilot has some of the very best on the planet and this extra fine tip is worth the money. I love these because they stay firm, the tips do not bend, and the ink lasts a long time because the point is so fine.If you are a pen-freak this is an everyday pen you will not lose your temper over if it goes ""missing"" and yet you can still accomplish great writing with an extraordinary-ordinary everyday pen. Our interns go crazy for these because they have such crisp lines. And I love the colors this comes in. Purple, pink, teal, red, black, ect.",4 "not that great the light blue one came dry on arrival. and didn't work. other ones are ok, not as great as i thought they'd be.",2 "extra fine Marker Pilot V razoer I ordered this thinking it was something else, but I gave it to my artsie Aunt for Christmas and she loves them.",4 "The Best I love these pens. They are the only thing I use to write with -- and I write a lot, longhand. I was crushed when my local brick & mortar office store stopped carrying them and incredibly relieved when I realized Amazon did. (I hope they always do.) Opening the box is like Christmas! To love them even more, use them on slick paper, otherwise they tend to bleed.",4 "I love pens. Hi! I am Jon and I have a pen fetish- ""Hi Jon!""(Everyone in the group therapy session-all anonymous, acknowledging me). I am a Penaholic. I can't get a 24 hour chip, because I am always buying pens everyday. I wake up and check the mail and the I.A,M.P.E.T.H. Penman's journal(latest edition) in is the mailbox. A catalog from an Paper and Ink Arts supplier is haunting me. The doctor says at this rate I will have problems at work, home and on the road. He said that the next time he sees me with a pocket protector full of different color pens he is calling the Police and reporting me for driving while in possession of multiple pens-P.O.M.P. The fine is being labeled a calligraphist and cartoonist! Does anyone know what to do for me? I called my sponsor and he said: ""To look in the ""Big Book"" and to work my steps"". I looked at a big book alright; a catalog of ink, calligraphy supplies and pens.Best writing, penmanship, and art work to youJon G. Davidson",4 "LOVE THESE PENS!! These pens write so nicely and they last a long time as well. I am very happy with my purchase.",4 "These are my FAVORITE pens (and I'm a total pen snob) I've been buying these regularly for the past seven years or so at the local big-box office supply store -- so you can imagine my elation at finding them cheaper online!The only problem: the black pen was dry. Bummer.But otherwise, these all seem full of ink and work perfectly. I love the way these pens write -- fine tip, no smudging, fun colors.I'd highly recommend them!",3 "i love these pens; but they run out of ink so quickly. i need to find a pen just as good but cheaper.",3 "Perfect My daughter is a pen enthusiast. She loved these pens!! They were bold and bright. They have a great variety of colors.",4 "Best pen in the world! This is the only pen I use. It writes fine yet bold, dries quickly, and comes in multiple colors. As an architect it must write well on tracing paper which these do. I have tried many marking pens in my career and have been using these for the past 12 years. I'm so glad they redesigned the pen so the tips don't dry out like the old ones did. Sometimes I forget to put the cap on and two days later the pen still writes fine. I try not to make a habit of doing that however. The only drawback is if I am writing outside and a rain drop falls on the page, the ink runs to the point where it is impossible to read. Of course I typically stay out of the rain so it's not really a problem.",4 "love these these are my favorite colored markers! The only reason i gave them 4 instead of 5 stars is because they do bleed slightly compared to sharpie brand, but they have a much more comfortable feel/grip than sharpie does. They write really smoothly and look bright and crisp. Love the colors too",3 "Ink leaks everywhere Pilot V Razor Point Extra Fine Marker Pen Assorted Color 8-Pack Pouch, 11008This is a great set of pens for writing in small spaces. I was looking for one without the broad tip so it fit the bill when making posters and writing columns of legible numbers. The only thing is the leaking issue. The ink is seeping up the barrel as I write. I live at a high altitude but this surely isn't the reason it's leaking. It seems to be a flaw of manufacture. Too bad,too, because I was ready to purchase a new set. My students think they're wonderful but they don't buy them. I do. And they don't notice ink stains like adults do. A few reviews stated that it doesn't bleed, but I have experienced excessive bleeding through 3-4 sheets of paper if the ink tip is left on the paper. It has bled through my school record books, and it would be easy to stain clothing if you're handling the pen with the cap off. It also can't be used with duplicate checks since too much pressure will bend the tip. Overall, the colors are super, it's easy on the hand, and perfect for signatures. Now, if they can correct the leaking ink, I'd feel better about making another purchase.",3 "Absolutely my most favorite pens! I have been purchasing these pens at Staples for at least a few years...and suddenly I can't find them anymore!I have been in a panic...worried that Pilot stopped making them. These pens are great for writing in small spaces, and my writing is always nice and neat when I use them. I like to use the different colors...and find that different days I am in the mood for different colors, or I like to use certain colors for certain things. I am so relieved to find them on Amazon!",4 "Glad to find these! I used Pilot Razor Points for note taking in college and had almost forgotten about them since then, but I'm writing a lot these days and wanted the smooth, fluid writing experience again. Hard to find, but Amazon.com always comes to my rescue.",4 "These are my favorite pens, and I hoard them mercilessly A co-worker introduced me to Pilot Razor Point pens a couple of years ago, and I instantly fell in love.I am a scientist, so I spend lots of time writing in notebooks, and I need a pen that is comfortable to use and writes evenly.I like these pens because the ink dries VERY quickly. I find it hard to smear at all unless I'm trying. Also, the ink goes on very evenly, which is not the case with most pens that I use.I like the feel of the pen on the paper, and the fine tip allows for thin lines.These are the only pens that I actively seek out and hide from my co-workers! Great buy for the money.",4 "Leak Prone on Airplanes I have bought many of these Pilot Razor Point Extra Fine Pens and used them ever since they came out about 4 years ago. I really like the size and feel in my hand and how they nest down in my shirt pocket without sticking up very far. However...they don't clip in you pocket very well. Mine were always falling out so I finally started putting a small piece of double stick tape under the clip. This worked good enough.The ink in the pen is a liquid. You do not want to fly with this pen. The pressure change in the cabins is too much for it. I don't know how many times I would be making notes while sitting on a flight and look down and see ink on my pants or shirt and get to looking and discover that ink was all over my fingers and thus on my clothes. Or start to write and as soon as the tip of my pen touched the paper, ink gushed out because of the pressure inside the pen. At first I was hoping that this was one defective pen. But not so. All the pens are like this. I have banned them from all my travel bags and really don't buy them anymore.Another point, good and bad, is that they put a lot of ink on the paper. I like this when I am using a porous paper like standard school notebook paper or something similar. However if you are making notes on a very tight weave paper, like vellum or tracing paper or the restaurant charge card receipt, the ink lays on top for a few seconds before it dries. This becomes a smear rather easily if your hand brushes over it.I was hoping Pilot would improve this pen and I think that is why I have tolerated it for years but it seems they have not.",2 "Love these Pens! Great Value, Vivid Colors I love these pens!! I have had this set (and its original case) for many years; I took them everywhere I went and hid them from everyone! The colors are bright, vivid, and the color choices are great when you need more than your basic red, blue and green. The light blue is very crisp, clear and has ample pigment to show up on the paper...it's my favorite color. This set was always my first choice when I needed a colored pen. I've used them to color code my calendar, file folders, special notes and projects. The fine point tip is great for writing in my tiny calendar, but heavy handed writers may want another product...the tips are felt so they will bend with too much pressure. That said I had this set for at least five to seven years before my 7 year old daugther squashed my green tip and it didn't do well after that. A great value for the money, especially since the ink lasts so long. One note on care: Don't leave them in the heat of your car...I would still have mine, but I think the heat expanded the ink inside and they began to leak terribly--operator error killed the pens. LOL.",4 "These are the only pens in the world for me I'm an author. I fill up pads and pads and pads with notes. My writing implements are extremely important. These markers require the perfect amount of pressure, and leave the most satisfying amount of ink on the page. My hand and arm rarely wearies with them. I have tried every fine tip marker and gel pen on the market and am sorry for what I did. I will never love another pen again. Please take me back. Please.PS for an ink pen my one and only is the Papermate Profile 1.4B, but don't make me choose between the two. Didn't you read 'Sophie's Choice?'",4 "Just as Advertised I bought these for my daughter for scrapbooking and she loves them. They are fine tip and do not smudge or bleed. They're great.",4 "The only pen you will ever need I used to buy these pens in college because they were some of the best for the money and the different colors made it easy to separate my notes. This is one of the few extra fine point liquid pens you can get that when you hold it down to a piece of paper it doesn't bleed through and make a mess like others do. Also, the fact that there are 8 different colors makes it easy to use for separating or color coding because they are colors that you won't always find everywhere else. There's blue, sky blue, black, brown, pink, purple, green and red. Overall, I think they're a best buy for whatever you'd like to do but particularly for taking notes, grading papers, or copy editing. I would definitely recommend buying them when back to school season rolls around.",4 "Best underliner for work, clear reservoir is good, too. I do a load of highlighting and underlining for maps, plats, etc. This is a great underliner, clean fine lines. Also, it's one of the few that have a clear reservoir, so you can tell if your ink is about to run out. I hate to be in the middle of a plat and have to use another brand - even if you use the same color (blue, etc.) the inks are never the same and it looks sloppy.",4 "Love em a lot ! I am another lover of these fabulous pens! Started using them years ago and they were a little difficult to find. So I ended up purchasing them on the internet with no problem. I've bought several sets of the 8 in a pkg, and little by little they have disappeared in my household, so apparently somebody else loves them too!My favorite one is the brown, which matches my checks! People comment on the color whenever they see one of my written checks. One of the reasons why I love these pens so much is that they NEVER smear, unlike gel pens. They are always reliable, and the flow is always consistent. I have often left one laying out uncapped for days, and yet they still keep writing. They are my favorite pens and hopefully they will continue making them.",4 "Best pens ever!!! I am a pen connoisseur so I own a lot of pens. For everyday writing I prefer a ballpoint, however, there are times when you need something a little more professional looking. I also like to have many different colored pens around, because I like to get creative when writing lists and other things around the house. I really love the fine, marker type pens, but they frequently are too fine, or the ink doesn't run uniformly. These pens have none of those problems. They write perfectly every time. They don't run or smear, and they don't bleed through to the back of the paper, so you can use both sides. I really can't say enough about these pens. And the colors are beautiful. You will not regret purchasing these.",4 "Our favorites We all like to color in our family, and these are far and away our favorite pens. The razor point makes coloring those more complex images a breeze. I just wish those pens cam in more colors!",4 "Best pens ever! I love these pens. The color quality is great and they even write on slick papers, yet still dry instantly. Excellent deal considering they seem to last forever.",4 "high quailty pens! I found a couple of these pens in the back of a drawer - after 19 years!!! And they still work as beautifully as the first day I used them 20 years ago. They were not dried and hard like the other brands I also found back there. Truly amazing. Very good quality. I am buying another set of them now and will use them to write cards and special letters and notes.",4 "It's all I use as a teacher, I use these to correct papers and LOVE them ... I just wish they left out the yellow and put in a more vibrant color.",4 "Love these I use these all the time on cards that I make to send to people! I need another set soon.",4 "Great Pen! Rolls over the ball point competition. Smooth to use. Flows well. No complains (other than my office doesn't carry these & I have to order my own... ha ha).",4 "Still using set bought in 1997 (15 years old!) I purchased these pens at Lee's Art Shop in Manhattan in 1997, and am still using them today! This is the best water-based marker on the market and the longevity continues to surprise me.",4 "Best correcting pens ever! These felt-tip markers are better than Flair and longer-lasting. They work great as correcting pens or jorrnal writing, or for filling out forms neatly; and they do not leak through.",4 "Special-purpose cement excels for some purposes, unsuitable for others Reading some reviews here, I see that some people make the mistake of assuming that any glue or cement should suit all purposes. In fact, most glues are best suited for specific purposes; that is why there are so many different kinds.Rubber cement is unique in a few ways. It is not water based; that is evident as soon as you open the jar. It smells of an organic solvent. You don't want to breathe in a lot of that. Best to use it in a ventilated area.In the name of the product is what it excels at: ""no wrinkle"". The solvent in it causes the cement to reduce in volume as it dries, that is, it shrinks, so it makes a snug fit.It is especially well suited to gluing fairly flexible things - like paper or foil - to many other things, like paper, foil, plastic, wood, metal, etc. The solvent could be reactive to some things, making it unsuitable for some materials. Items glued down with rubber cement can often be peeled away even after the glue has dried; the glue can usually be rubbed off. On some porous substances (some kinds of paper) the glue could soak in and change the color.It may also be suited for fixing items together in a temporary fashion, in which case the glue can often be rubbed off. But when attached to rigid materials and especially when protected (e.g. covered with a laminate) it is reasonably permanent.Because it is not water soluble, it might be handy for joining things that need to stay stuck while immersed in water.It is used a lot by all kinds of crafts. I like to print templates or labels designed on the computer, then trim them with scissors or a paper cutter, then use rubber cement to attach it to metal, plastic, or wood. Then I take it down to the shop and use the printed guides to cut or drill. I can also overlay the result with clear laminate to have a permanent, protected and professional-looking panel, for example in electronics projects.Rubber cement is not especially well suited to joining hard things to other hard things - materials like plastic, wood, metal, and so on - except for temporary purposes, in which case it can be very handy if you need to separate them later and remove the glue. For example, to cut sheet aluminum, I may glue plywood to both sides with rubber cement for more rigidity, cut it, then remove the plywood.Last, chemical interactions with old-style (pre-digital) photographs could potentially fade the photographic image with time; this may apply to other kinds of printed material with time as well.",4 "Great Glue I have been using this rubber cement for 20 years or more. It's great for paper and many other uses. Lately I have not been able to find it at my local stores. I was happy to find it on line and I ordered several bottles. This is the best.",4 "Bad image I was expected cement to arrive in a quart can, not a plastic bottle. Amazon's image is obsolete. Needs to be updated.",2 "Memorable Markers As a child, I had a set of scented markers and I still remember how much I enjoyed them!!! They are a sensory experience! They smell good and they are fun to attach to each other...making a staff or whatever else you imagine. They are also nontoxic, which comes in handy if your child likes putting things in his/her mouth. These are great colors, and they make a great gift!",4 "Great workshop markers We've used these for years in workshops. They don't bleed through to walls, they smell nice (and don't bother people who have allergies to conventional markers), and the colors are billiant.",4 "Childhood favorite, still cool I loved these as a kid and am excited to give them to my girls. Still fun to use and nice quality pens. Its nice to see items that still hold on to their quality years later.",4 "Satisfied expectations I bought these for my 9 year old on her birthday as she said she would like scented markers. The variety of smells is impressive and distinct for the most part. Theyre good quality thick markers and its pretty impressive that the smells linger once applied to paper. I would recommend for any artsy child/adult that appriciates bright colors and smells.",4 "Bad design, break easily I am an Art teacher that has been using Fiskars student scissors for 10+ years. When I received my latest order of scissors, they were of this new type with the ""larger"" handles (exactly like these, but without the ""softgrip""). Because of the new way that the blades are seated into the handles, they are prone to become loose and wobbly, eventually rendering them impossible to cut with. This is at the plastic connection point, not the pivot screw, so they cannot be re-tightened. I have 10 year old pairs of the other style that cut better than these new ones. Furthermore, the new, ""larger"" handles actually have smaller finger openings-- so they are uncomfortable for larger-handed students to use or for adults to demonstrate with.",0 "Great for little hands My 3 year-old has these scissors and loves them. She has no problem handling them. Perfect for chubby little hands.",4 "Good Craft Scissors -- TSA Safe I have a pair that I used for years. I have them on a cheap chain I can place around my neck so I do not lose them. I have had more expensive 'needlework' scissors that I often misplace. I work on needlework when I can and these do what I expect them to do. They have blunt tips, so if you need to 'un-stitch' something, you have to use something else. They have not caused any notice from security as they are blunt.",4 "Safe and Still Useful We bought these for our kids and love them. They are the perfect size. They are comfortable to use. They are safe. And even though they are safe, they still actually cut paper!",4 "Fiskers 12-94227097 5=inch blunt softgrip scissors These scissors have sharp blades and cut dog hair well.I use them to trim the hair that protrudes from between their foot-pads without fear of hurting my dogs. Now they don't track in as much mud from the back yard. These are small, but not a toy. They work smoothly. That said, I would have purchased the next larger size because my fingers are pretty wide. I think they are a good value.",4 "Great kids' scissors We've had a pair of these for about 3 years. They still work. Unlike other kids scissors, they cut well (we've used them for paper, cardboards and felt), yet they are safe for kids to use. The handle is soft and comfortable for both right and left handed people.",4 "Kid Friendly When my niece and nephew come over, they like to do crafts and these scissors work great for them. They fit their fingers perfectly and the blades are blunt which prevent them from accidentally cutting themselves. They also like the fun colors and I like the fact that they are easy to wipe down after use.",4 "Great for Kids! I left my children use these scissors to make crafts. The handles were the perfect size for their hands and the blunt-tip was great for their safety. These are highly recommended for kids!",4 "Safety Scissors Scissors work great. My five year old daughter love the fun colors. Good Grip for slippery little hands. I would recommend.",3 "not what they used to be The fiskars I've bought in the last 1-2 years have all fallen apart. Hasn't anyone else experienced this? The plastic handle just detaches from the metal blade. I am really dissappointed since these cost more I expected a little quality. They are even so dull that kids get frustrated; the metal is so cheap my scissor sharpening guy said not to bother sharpening.",0 "Not made in the U.S.A. My kids (currently 4 and 6) have been using these scissors for a year. They are sharp enough to cut paper, seem appropriately sized, and look like new despite consistent use. They serve their purpose very well. Still, when my daughter needed a pair to start first grade, I hesitated to buy them because they were all labeled Made in China. I work really hard to limit the amount of stuff I buy from China. I was thrilled when I found these on Amazon labeled Made in U.S.A, and disappointed when I recieved them. They are made in China.",1 "Lost, stolen or strayed!! When you get these, make a photocopy or take a picture of them. That's the last you will see of these sharp little scissors. Someone is sure to uh, clip them from you. So either get two, and hide one away or tie them to your desk with a chain. I have one set in my sewing and one on my desk. And they come in lefty, too.",4 "The Most Coveted Scissors Ain't that the truth? Your best friend will step over your dead body to have these scissors. They are so sharp and perfect for either lefties (like me) or righties (I'm guessing). Last time I had mine, they were all gunked up with tape, but even that did not slow down these super-sharp blades. They cut through anything: paper, hair, high-quality denim, several layers of tape, I've even cut through a staple with them.",4 "coated scissor Price a little higher than it should be but the coating on the scissor makes it nice. I use it for trimming my Sheltie and it does not tear her hair. Neat cut.",4 "Excellent Product This is an excellent product. I had ordered only two at first, but after using these I had to order four more. I would have ordered more at that time, but there were only four in stock. I highly recommend this product.",4 "Sharp, Precision Scissors I had these identical scissor and used them for about ten years without issue. My mother asked me to help hertrim her puppy and after using them for that they dulled down quite a bit so I designated them for lesserpurposes and purchased a new one.Be warned the tips of these are extremely sharp and pointed and they should not be used for trimming pets,by children, etc.. However any adult needing an ambidextrous scissor with a 1-3/4"" cut for anything requiringprecision these are unbeatable.I didn't price compare as the price appeared reasonable for Friskars. I would not use any other brand of scissorsfor any reason.",4 "Could have found these in a local store but added it on my order Lots of scissors to choose from but these looked like a good pair for small jobs. They are sharp and to the job",3 "Swift little bugger As a person who travels a lot, this size, combined with it's sharpnes and effectiveness, is a must have for me. It is need, and nice in same time, and right the size who fits into a travellers toilet bag. Very good bargin.",4 "Extremely sharp and precise! I do a lot of quilting and applique'. These are sharp as a razor right down to the tips and an excellent tool for fine work.",4 "Permanenet resident in my every day carry kit Fantastic scissors!-Plastic handles give the right balance of grip and comfort.-No play in the fulcrum-axis area - Blade closing contact a bit tight but the cut is great and suspect the surface will wear, mate and smooth out with use.-Tips are sharp and precision cuts reflect the pointed tip design.Having the option between a fat serrated blade or scissors when purchasing my Victorinox Spirit multitool I opted for the cleaver shaped extra blade (comes with regular blade).I purchased theses scissors to complement my multitool.I prefer tools in a smaller but still useful form-factor, and these scissors fit the bill at their medium-compact size.When I got them they were used to cut a small 45 degree angle. First the horizontal cut, then the angle to the horizontal. They performed with precision allowing _ and \ cuts to perfectly meet. The preciseness has a natural feel...easy to predict the cut and end point.I'm impressed and will make a kydex holster to protect the tip from stabbing anything, and to belt carry along with the multitool on fishing trips/work etc.Have another to ride in my every day carry kit.Wish they made the handles in black, medium grey or olive drab.",4 "not truly lefty-friendly Lefties (and those buying for us) should be aware that true left-handed scissors switch the blades for easier usage and do not just have lefty-friendly handle grips.",2 "Crap -- Unless You've Got a Drill and a Spare Bolt They broke the first time they were used. See the uploaded photos for the story. You'll need a drill, bolt, two nuts and a washer to properly fix these!",0 "good quality scissors they work well and replace the same exact pair I have had for ten years.",3 "Best Scissors I have been using these type Fiskar scissors for many years. I purchased these scissors for a x-mas present for my son's girlfriend. She is learning to sew, so I wanted her to have the perfect pair of shears. They never seem to get dull.",4 "Great scissors Your standard fiskars scissors. They are well constructed, sharp, cut very well and are comfortable in your hand (as long as you are right handed). There's really not much else to say about these. I would definitely recommend them. Most people do not need super expensive scissors that come apart and everything, and these are a step down from that and still function much better than the $0.99 metal scissors that cut like crap.",4 "Buyer Beware! This product is now made in China. Buyer Beware! It's definitely not worth the premium price.",1 "Alright, but nothing to rave about The scissor is alright, but nothing to rave about. Its a scissor for gods sake. Its just not that high-tech.",1 "These are not really left handed scissors! Do not buy these scissors unless you just want them for cutting things open that do not have to be precise, like hard to get into packaging. The only thing left handed about these scissors is the handle. The blades are the same as right handed scissors. So if you try and cut on a line, you can't see the line, the blade is in the way. You end up cutting about 1/8 of an inch away from the line. I am an artist and they are useless for me as I need to be exact. I have 2 old Fiskar left handed scissors and they are true lefty scissors. I compared them to these new ones and saw the problem about the position of the blades. Unfortunately, they are dull so my only option is try and get them sharpened or try one of the other brands. I called Fiskars and they told me they are aware of the problem with these scissors but these are the only ones they make now. In fact, the guy at customer service, told me he gets complaints all day long about them. I can't figure out these good reviews on Amazon unless they are by people who just want to cut things open and aren't trying to cut on a line.",0 "Fiskars is the mac- daddy of scissors Fiskars has a knack for not only sharpening their blades, but for affixing both pieces of the scissors in a way that they don't wobble or cut poorly. Whether you buy them new or use them for years, these babies are right on the mark. They cut a crisp, clean line through paper and can be used for fabric, hair or just about anything else that needs cutting. If you cut hair and/or fabric, however, it's a good idea to have a different pair for each thing you're cutting. Scissors dedicated to cutting fabric won't always do well on paper or hair and vice versa.",4 "The best fully left-handed scissors I've ever seen. The best fully left-handed scissors I've ever seen. Typical excellent Fiskars scissors - and fully left-handed!",4 "These are the best scissors I have purchased many pairs of this brand, not because they have worn out or have broken but because I wanted to replace any that I need to use with these. I have several pairs at home and replaced the ones at work at my own expense. There are no better that I have found. They are sturdy, fit your hand, stay as sharp as they were when new forever, and eliminate all those annoying snags and stalls of inferior scissors. So if your scissors have any problems at all and you need to reduce just one source of frustration at work or home, just get these scissors, they don't cost that much.",4 "Beware of Size of Scissors for Large hands The rating of four out of five stars (instead of a full five stars) is really just my own fault, as follows: Both my husband and daughter are left-handed, so I thought buying a pair of left-handed scissors would be a good idea. But although the scissors are quite nice, they are girl-sized (ladies size 7 glove). I will save them for my daughter who is off at college and purchase another pair, this time being very mindful that they be large enough for a burly guy with large hands. So, if you buy these, be mindful of the size of the handles if you are buying them for a large-handed leftie.",3 "Easy on hands & Sharp on paper Bought this for my left-handed wife who was both very surpised & pleased with how comfortable they are for her to use in addition to how well they cut paper. This one's a winner all the way around.",3 "Relief for lefties These are the greatest scissors I've ever used. I never had a pair of left-handed scissors before. What a treat to use these! No more numb thumb from using ones for ""righties""!",4 "Still the best I bought some Westcott scissors (all that was available locally) - what a mistake. Went back to Amazon and ordered Fiskars. They are so superior to the others that they should be listed in a separate category. They are properly engineered, sharp, solid but not too heavy, and they last forever. A great product.",4 "Great Scissors I purshased this for my daughter,She is 14. She loves them . She said she loves how sharp and how nice they fit in tour hand. Great Product",4 "Just Scissors These appear like many of the orange-handled Fiskars we've seen for decades. They don't have the authoritative snip of older, heavier fabric-cutting shears but are adequate for multiple-usage purposes and are a reasonably priced choice.",3 "No better scissors I have really abused these, cutting non-paper types of material and they are not getting dull. They still have that nice, precision feel. The knock-offs are perfect, but they get loose and sloppy from wear.",4 "fiskers These are great and for anyone who is left handed as I am they are great, and very easy to use",4 "Nice pair of scissors The scissors worked as agreed. I am left handed and am enjoying them. I would recommend the scissors. The product arrived on time.",3 "Help the serious cutter Those who cut with their left hand need the proper tool. It's really hard to try to cut upside down and backwards. Since I bought my grandson the child's scissors, I figured I'd help him as he gets older too.",4 "Fiskars are the best scissors in the world! Fiskars 94517397 Home and Office Scissors, 8-Inch Length, 3-1/2-Inch...are the best scissors in the world!I swear by them, they are reasonably priced for their quality.",4 "Good value Scissors are all-purpose and good for general home or office use. The double-pack option makes them an even better value.",3 "Great fabric cutting scissors I bought these right after purchasing my first sewing maching and have been extremely pleased with them. They are very sharp and easily cut through all fabric types (tulle, linen, cotton, interfacing, etc.). I keep them in my sewing box so no one else in the house uses them and dulls them out on non-fabric materials!After three months of use I am happy to say they are just as sharp as the day I purchased them.",4 "Good pair of scissors The scissors are great as my wife is left-handed andhas some trouble sometimes with everything being right-handed.The scissors were received a day or so later than plannedbut the issue was taken care of perfectly and professionally.I am very happy with how I was able to order quickly and howthe product meets all expectations.",4 "Good and sharp These scissors are good and sharp for any purpose. I have a couple of other Fiskars scissors and these are the only ones I buy. I've had the others for years, and this is a new pair to be the good pair since the others are so old. You can't go wrong with a Fiskars scissor.",4 "Left handed version The left handed version of these scissors are the best scissors I've owned for cutting fabric with. I've had my pair for years. The movement is very smooth and tight and the scissors themselves are very sharp. I oil them lightly after every use to prevent rust and to make sure they are clean before I put them away.Very well made. Since my whole family is left-handed I got a pair for my daughter, same quality, same smooth fit and easy use. They are built substantially and cut cleanly. Recommended.",4 "Sinister Scissors Ordered these for my domestic supervisor so she could try them in her craft group.For the price, these scissors are excellent value, and with a little practise they are a great improvement over 'right handed' scissors used in the left hand. It does take a little getting used to apparently but I would suggest every leftie try a pair.Ralph",4 "The Glory of Being Left-Handed I recently purchased a pair of Bent Multi-Purpose Scissors for my niece who is left-handed. For years she has struggled with products made for right-handed people but has never uttered a word to describe the awkwardness she experienced. To my delight, she immediately picked up these scissors and could cut without any pain! I had never really thought about being left-handed and how that might impose a number of problems but I now view being left-handed as being a special gift when I see how happy my niece is!",4 "Lefty scissors Bought this for my lefty husband and he complains the finger opening is too small. So, guess it is fine for smaller hands but probably not for the medium to larger mens hands.",2 "lefty scissors Fiskars 8-Inch Bent Multi-Purpose Scissors, Left HandedThis item was brought after a long search for a good left handed scissor for my job. Part of the job duties require cutting with a scissors and my manager didn't noticed that this new hire was a lefty until he started working. I was glad to get this pair as fast as i got it (within 3-5 days. The seller contacted me directly to help with tracking the product being it was coming across country from the west coast to the east coast. The product is good and they have a more heavy duty version and a child's version available for left handed people.",4 "Easy to use, easy to see, work great I ordered these as replacements for a ruined pair of household scissors, and now I'm glad the others got broken. These are a more comfortable shape in the hand and are very sharp - an improvement over the other pair, and the price was certainly right. The seam on the handle could have been finished a little more carefully, which is why I withheld one star, but these are very good all-purpose scissors.",3 "Really Are NOT left-handed Look at the photo closely. The blades overlap like a standard right-handed pair (top blade on right when looking at the handle). Then look at the actual left-handed ones on Amazon or anywhere else. The top blade is on the Left. These are just ordinary right handed scissors with a modified handle. When I went to return them the invoice even SAYS right handed!",0 "Truly Left Handed Regardless of Confusion Had to write this review just to add some balance. Been fighting left versus right handed products for 7 decades. Have small collection of left handed scissors. Yes, at one time there were more companies making them than now, even though now there are more left handed people in the world than before. Go figure. Any company that keeps manufacturing good products that serve the left handed community should not be undermined by reviews that will cut sales and diminish the odds we lefties will have these products in the future. More to set the record straight than to review these scissors, I have to say that if someone says this model number of Fiskar scissors is not truly left handed, they do not know what they are talking about. 1) The left handed blades will squeeze together to keep cutting edges working when used by a left handed person. Just the opposite with right handed scissors. 2) The blades are also positioned for someone left handed being able to see the cut. Just the opposite if a leftie is using right handed scissors. 3) If grips are ambidextrous, they will fit either left or right hand, and is the one area that is open to flexibility on the call of left versus right. The Fiskars are ergonomic for left handed person. All in all, I'm miffed that anyone who is left handed would actually call these ""not truly left handed"". Hope this review will nullify some of the damage done by a poor review. Lastly, Fiskar makes a really exceptional product.",4 "Very Nice Lefty Scissors I was very impressed with the quality of these scissors. My daughter loves having lefty scissors. It has been a real challenge for her using the standard right handed ones.",4 "Great Gift! Bought this as a gift and it was very well received! Works great for left-handed people. The price was good and delivery was great.",4 "All around quality scissors I am one of those type A personalities that want organization at their fingertips. I purchased several Fiskars scissors to have in various areas of the home this way I am not running from room-to-room and I save time. You know how important that is to on schedule folks! The Fiskars brand is reliable and I don't even think about purchasing a generic brand. What would be the use?",3 "Exactly What I Wanted I've had these scissors for several years (they're sitting on my desk by my computer right now.) I absolutely love them! Not only are they easy to use, they have also stayed sharp through average use without any need for sharpening. I definitely recommend these for any lefty!",4 "Not my mom's scissors After a month or so of owning a pair of these, one of the blades broke at the pivot while cutting open some plastic packaging. The dog-chewed-up-the-handle pair that my parents have had for what seems like decades would have had no problem.These are not the scissors I was looking for. Perhaps I got a knock-off pair? I don't know, but I am disappointed.",0 "Scissors I have used these scissors for years. They are the best. Unfortunately i lose them. my problem, but not theirs.",4 "Bought these for left-handed husband He's never had a pair of lefty scissors before, so I bought these for him as a surprise. He was thrilled! Trying to use regular scissors over the years has been such a frustrating experience for him, and he was so happy with these. I highly recommend them for all the lefties in your life.",4 "Left Handed Fiskars Going along in my right-handed world, it never occured to me that three of my five brothers who are left handed would need a tool specifically made for them. I hate myself for being so dim-witted and have purchased these Fiskars for a brother visiting from another state in the next couple of weeks. I think he will be pleased. I know he will be pleased that they are FISKARS.Update 2-23-13: After my brother's visit last week his only comment was ""I can always use a pair of sharp scissors"", which means he likes the scissors.",4 "Fiskars 94517797 I especially like this product because it is made for a left handed person. I just wish I could remember what I did with the first pair.",4 "glad to find too long for an elementary school student but will be handy for my lefty. Right or multi-handed scissors put left-handed persons at a disadvantage because the blade covers the cutting line. These are just right and great quality!",4 "Hard to find elsewhere I have used Fiskars "lefties" for dozens of years. When my last two pair became hopelessly dull and the center rivet loosened, I didn't hesitate to buy these. An additional plus--you can now tighten the center screw to keep them cutting perfectly.",4 "M I bought these for my left handed son. He had great difficulty using regular scissors. Now he is always asking me if I need him to cut something for me!",4 "Fiskars Scissors My sister is left handed and she loves them. She had never heard of Fiskars Scissors but I have been using my right handed one for 15 years. They are the best pare of scissors you can buy!!! Mine came with a blade cover and Blade sharpener..",4 "Weak Scissors These broke the very first time I used them. I tried to get my son's toy out of the packaging and tried to cut a very small tie wrap with these. They snapped at the pivot, which proved to very tiny metal screw inside a plastic plug. Every other Fiskars we own has a metal pivot. For the price I'm not going to try for a refund.",0 "Good quality Got tired of cheap scissors falling apart.These seem good & sturdy - cut well.",3 "broke cutting a zip tie Used scissors to cut a zip tie fastening a toy in its packaging. Scissors snapped in half, breaking at their connecting screw.",0 "Great for fabric Best scissors I have purchased ever. They glide quickly through fleece, and so far I have made several no-sew blankets and the scissors are still as sharp as the first day I got them.",4 "Sharp and comfortable I bought these on a whim""deal of the hour""and when they arrived I was suprised at both quality and comfort,and they are VERY SHARP.I liked these so much I further explored Fiskars product line(I am a florist)and after reading the reviews,I bought three different pruners to replace my ""too often sharpened tools"".Much to my delight,these really come through,don't crush the stems,cut thick branches,and are very comfortable to use for a long period.I am sold on this brand.They are not too pricy and well thought out.Highly recommend this product.",4 "great scissors good ergonomic light weight scissors that dont rust. I am a big fan of fiskars they are durable and not over priced I also use fiskars shears in the garden great brand.",4 "awesome scissors don't know why I didn't buy them sooner. They cut like a dream. I just bought my husband a pair so he stops stealing mine...",4 "Excellent scissors These scissors are the one that we were required to buy for my State University 'Design' class. They are really excellent, and cut very precisely.",4 "great snips I wish I found these earlier in my life.They are so easy on the hands and fingers dont getcramped and sore from hours of trimming andmanicuring fine gourmet marijuana buds.Best snips yet.Spring loaded so you dont have to open your hands every cut.Love 'em.",4 "Perfect for Fabric Crafts Scissor Fiskars Spring Action / B00006IFNCI've been using these with my fabric crafts for over a year now, and I love them. The spring action makes it much easier to cut large amounts of fabric without tiring your hand and arm, and these scissors provide for both a strong (multiple layers of fabric) and precise cut without any fraying of the material. I especially like the little orange slide button safety feature that holds the scissors closed with not in use, and the flat bottom of the scissors slides perfectly along my quilting mat and means that I don't have to lift the fabric very high in order to make my cuts (which also helps with precision).~ Ana Mardoll",4 "What the pros use! This is the tool of choice for trimming cannabis buds. Your trimmers can work for hours before their hands cramp up. Precise and sharp.They also work well for crafts, hobbies and model building.",4 "Fantastic Scissors These are great scissors, not only for in home tasks but also great in the garden and work bench. As a senior with arthritis issues in both hands and shoulders, their pop-up style has allowed me the freedom to do tasks minus the pain I would have had from regular scissors. As a serious gardener, I can honestly say they are the best dead-heading tool I've found, plus trimming of stems and branches much larger then you would think possible with scissors. At this point I buy them 2 at a time because my husband enjoys them as much as I do ... oh, and the reason we tend to purchase them once a year is because our in home pair has been used for some out door chore you would never expect to use them for ... unless you've owned them.",4 "Fiskar Scissors I do a lot of cutting and sewing. I love these scissors because I have arthritis and these scissors are very easy to use and easy on my hand. They are the only type of scissors I use.",4 "Great scissors except for one big flaw. I really like these scissors, they're easy to use, cut well and most importantly: are easy on the hands. I got these because my mother purchased a pair for herself due to her arthritis and I really liked them. I would recommend them to anyone with arthritis or anyone who has to use scissors quite a bit. It takes a lot less force to make a cut so they don't fatigue the hand the way regular scissors do, and are particular easy on the thumbs since most of the cutting action is done by the fingers and the thumb is not surrounded by the handle creating painful pressure points.The big caveat: the locking mechanism is weak. The first pair I ordered would not lock right out of the package. It actually sprung open as I got them out. I had to return it for a replacement. Just now as I was sitting at my desk they sprung open and startled me. I think that the orange plastic of the lock has worn down the ridges on the handle that locks it in place. I'm very disappointed and will probably contact the company so they can do something about it. After two failed locks, one from light use and another from no use at all, I won't be purchasing another pair until changes are made.",2 "A Cut Above the Rest I recently purchased the Fiskars 9911 Softouch Multipurpose Scissors from Amazon. Due to my diagnosis of Lupus, using traditional scissors can tire out my hand and make it painful to cut whatever it is that I am working on (usually coupons, I admit it). After careful consideration, I decided to try this spring-loaded model.ConstructionThe Fiskars brand is almost always a high-quality product. These scissors are no exception; they are lightweight yet very durable. The ""softouch"" aspect to them is accurate; the grip is rubberized so that the scissors are comfortable to hold and use.In terms of sharpness, the blades of the scissors are extremely sharp and cut through both paper and plastic easily. I was able to quickly wrap a present by slicing through the wrapping paper with ease, not tearing or snagging any piece.UseThese scissors are easy to use, once you get used to them. Traditional scissors have both blades balanced to evenly rotate on the fulcrum point (the screw/weld in the middle of the blades). This means that the strength of the scissors, as well as the power of the cut, is determined by the hand strength of the user. This also means that for someone with arthritis in the hands, traditional scissors can result in pain after using them for a time.These spring-loaded scissors operate differently; only the top blade moves. When using these, you can rest the bottom of the scissors against your tabletop and ""push"" them forward across the surface of whatever it is that you are cutting. The spring-loaded lever action means you use much less strength to cut something than with a traditional pair of scissors. In addition, the softouch grip makes it more comfortable to use.The tricky part in using these scissors is learning to align the blades along the line that you wish to cut. In a traditional pair of scissors (at least for me), I used to open the blades and pull the piece of paper to the fulcrum point (where the blades intersected), resulting in a more precise cut along a designated line (such as with coupon pages). With the Fiskars 9911 Softouch Multi Purpose Scissors, it is not possible to pull the paper to the blade intersection; you have to start trimming further down the blade (I hope that this make sense, I am trying to explain this the best that I can!). This usually results in the cuts being ""off"" to one side or the other of the line by 1/8-to-1/4"". Fortunately, it is easy to adjust to this and make precision cuts.OverallIf you need a durable pair of scissors which are comfortable to use, are sharp, and also lock closed (an added bonus that I forgot to mention above), then the Fiskars 9911 Softouch scissors are for you. For the price, they do what they are needed to do, and then some. For someone with arthritis, these scissors are a blessing. Consider these for either yourself or a gift for someone that uses scissors frequently (maybe a scrapbooker? coupon fanatic?). They will love you for them!",4 "I came I tried and I love them Talk about ergonomic! These scissors cut like a knife through butter. The spring action is terrific and the nice touch, latch to keep them closed is welcome and frankly needed so you wont cut yours or anyone else s fingers.I would not hesitate to recommend these. The few extra bucks is worth the output and the design is a pleasure. Go ahead, buy them. There fun and they work better than any scissors for general use I have ever tried. They cut cloth, paper, thin plastics and other materials like them without so much as a hiccup.",4 "Love it!!! These scissors are amazing! They are really sharp and get into small spaces. Great for crafting. They lock which is a great feature not only for myself but for little hands!",4 "Arthritis scissors This scissors was recommended by a Theripast & I was having trouble with my thumbs & doing things like cutting my own mint tea. This works wonderful for doing this job & others. The Fiskars Soft Touch Scissors which I ordered from Amazon is great. Judy",4 "More cutting, less effort When I first tried the new scissors, I thought they were akward and difficult to use. But, after comparing them to my old conventional scissors, I realized the new scissors were much easier and comfortable to use.",3 "scrapbookers dream The small scissors in this set are perfect for scrapbooking. The spring action is perfect for cutting out detailed pieces, especially lettering.",4 "A cut above the others Due to medical conditions, I have lost allot of dexterity in my hands. Since it is operated with your whole hand and not just two fingers, these scissors work great for me.",4 "Fiskar's Softtouch Scissors Left/right Hand 5 inches I like it because it is easier on the thumbs for cutting. Less stress on the thumbs is what I need.I only wish that the blades were a little longer.",3 "Sharp - right and left hand - precise Fiskars have always been at the top of my list for scissors. I have always found them to be value for money spent, easy to use, and high performers.These scissors meet all my requirements and continue to do the right thing every time.I recommend them and the entire Fiskar line",3 "Bad I bought these to cut roasted poultry - nice design but the plastic just broke in my hands cutting a roasted duck - I would not recommend this item",0 "DOESN'T STAY LOCKED the scissors work well but the do not stay locked at all, open up as soon as you set the lock on them, so that leaves the blades open all the time and not safe.",1 "With a Fiskars product you know what you are gettin Typical Fiskars product.... top notch. The handle is ergonomic and the blade are sharp. It cuts easy and effortlessly every time.",4 "Great Shears Thes are very good ergonomic scissors and f you are doing extented cutting these scissors are easier on your hands.",4 "Ergonomic Scissors I am a pretty crafty person at times and these scissors help me craft my little heart out without my hand getting tired. I am also left handed and these scissors are good for either handed person (hallelujah!). The blade is a good length, it operates smoothly, the scissors are spring loaded for an easy open and have a lock for when you want them to stay closed.These earned all 5 stars!",4 "Great pair of scissors Amazing pair of super sharp scissors.I bought the short pair.Fits sturdily in the hand, nice grip and weight too it.Spring has a good resistance, makes quick trimming easier.",4 "Handy Toy The blades are small and super sharp and the spring is heavy duty, so they are stronger than they look. I love these little scissors. They make me feel like Batman's girl in the garden.",4 "Used to love my Fiskars shears... I have found most Fiskar shears to be of good quality over the years... and I loved this specific model for quite a while. I do a fair amount of cutting and the spring action etc. is all the good things that others have already mentioned. Eventually, (before the scissors had been used extensively) - the spring popped out. It looked okay - but did not work well on reinsertion. Without the spring action - the scissors are no longer easy to use. I think I only need a new spring - but haven't figured out where to get one yet. If anyone has easy info about that - I'd appreciate it.",2 "SOFTOUCH SISSORS IS A GREAT PRODUCT. MY HANDS ARE VERY, LARGE AND THEY FIT WELL WITH THE LARGE OPENING. ALSO MY WIFE IS LEFT-HANDED AND I AM RGHT HANDED AND THEY WORK WELL FOR EITHER.",4 "Huge disappointment! These scissors worked great for the first week for cutting fabric. However, the scissors now get stuck whenever I cut down all the way. I can kind of work around the problem by doing small cuts and not cutting down all the way, but it is very annoying. Overall, I'm very disappointed, and I thought it would work well for longer than a week.",1 "Wonderful Little Snips *****I love my snips--they are light, sharp, sturdy, and lock easily. I use them only for light gardening use, primarily floral. They are most handy for trimming all of the flowers my husband brings in from the garden in summer. I am ordering another because I am so pleased with them, and want one for outside and one for inside the house. They are comfortable to hold because of the padded handle. They are smaller than I'd thought but so far they've handled every job I've done with them. I am being careful with them and not using them for heavy pruning (I have pruners for this). I think that if you want some inexpensive quality snips you'll be very pleased with these.They could just be used as plain scissors, I suppose, but they really are ideal for flowers, and I have seen them marketed elsewhere as this.Highly recommended.*****",4 "Spring action scissors These scissors work great. They are sharp and very easy to operate when they are in the open position.There is a saftey lock on them that can be a little difficult unlatching. My Mother has problems with her hands and this was the only drawback to them. But other than that I myself found they work nice and I actually perferred them to the traditional style scissors for cutting.",4 "Beautifully simple yet brillant scissors! I purchased these for my Mom for Christmas. When they arrived, I tried them and ordered her another pair with a 8"" blade and ordered a pair for my self!I Love them and so does she!",4 "Open Easy As Stated Open Easy As StatedNot real great for very controlled cutting IMOGuess best used for cutting straight lines and heavy items like card board?Find my self grabbing my old standby regular scissors a lot of times.RagenRat",3 "Perfect scissors for cutting fabric This is my second pair of Fiscars spring action scissors. My first pair was damaged, so I had to get another pair.The blade is delicate, so don't make the mistake of cutting into a pin or they will be useless. These cut through many layers of fabric with ease and the spring action saves your hand from getting tired.",3 "Love it! This is my second pair of Fiskar's scissors I used the first one for about 5 years,eventually the spring went. I have bought many other pairs of scissors for sewing and nothing works as well as the fiskars especially for cutting fabric!",4 "Great for cutting fleece I cut most of a bolt of fleece fabric into scarves. I cut fringes into both ends of every scarf. These scissors worked like a dream. I am not a seamstress but would recommend these scissors for their ease of use and their clean cutting ability.",4 "very pleased I have arthritis and am left handed so I can't use many scissors. This scissor is easy on my hands and very sharp.I am very pleased",3 "Great purchase I have ligament damage to my thumb and have been finding it very painful to use normal scissors. These smaller scissors have meant that I am now able to get back into craft again. I am very happy with them. I also purchased the Fiskars 8 inch soft touch scissors for dressmaking. They are great products.",4 "Fiskars scissors Scissors are very sharp and cut well for both right and left handed use. They have a comfortable grip, and the spring mechanism is helpful with arthritis",4 "good scissors This is my second pair of Fiskars larger softouch scissors. The first ones worked well until Husband decide to cut something too tough. I like the soft handle and that they are for right/left. Will do a nice job for a quick cute for most things.I also have two pairs of the small ones. I love them and they have lasted for several years. Nice product",3 "Awesome! Love these scissors. I cut fleece all the time for tie blankets and these scissors are just the best. They hold their edge and stay sharp through piles of fleece. My hand never gets tired.",4 "Buena herramienta para la costura Esta tijera tiene un buen tamaño, y es liviana, se ajusta facilmente a la mano y se puede cortar la tela comodamente, recomiendo este producto",4 "This lefty loves them! Perfect for my household with it being a mix of right and left handers. Great scissors after much use in the past two weeks. I appreciate the lock as I have a young one in the home. Very happy with my purchase.",4 "Nice Scissors These are great, well designed scissors that are very easy to use. It took me a while to get used to using them, but now I am very happy with them.",3 "Great for Light Use This is a great product for cutting things like grass and single sheets of paper. I found this in the homedepot isle with yard sheers. I mistakenly used it to try to open a package of weed eater yarn and it was destroyed. Great for light use but be weary if planning to open something that maybe a pocket knife is better suited for.",2 "beware This product appeared sturdy, however I returned it since the fine print at the back of the package indicated that it is made out of a plastic known to cause cancer and genetic defects. Beware!",1 "Great for precision work & excellent customer service If you have precision cutting that you need to do, these scissors are the perfect choice. You do need to be careful, though, as they are extremely sharp and are not safe for children to use.You can lock them as well to prevent accidents and Fiskars provides replacement springs if one is ever needed. I used my scissors so much that the spring finally wore out; I couldn't find a replacment and emailed Fiskars. They send several to me free of charge with a letter thanking me for my support of their products.",4 "I liked the old model better. The Fiskars 9911 model pictured with this listing is the older version of these same scissors -- which is the reason I chose to purchase them here. However, it appears that Fiskars no longer produces the version pictured. They new model has been redesigned to be more ""ergonomic"" I suppose... but the slide lock mechanism on the new models isn't located in the same spot which makes it slightly less convenient for me large hands. Also, the lock on the new model tends to slip forward when cutting and hinders the range of the scissors and will occasionally slip back and let the scissors open when they are in my holster.All in all I have always been happy with the Fiskars scissors -- the blades stay sharp and the cutting action is smooth -- but as with some other products in the past (think ""New Coke"") the older model is superior to the newer.",3 "great tool I have broken the thumb of my dominant hand and these are a godsend. I can cut anything without needing to ask for help or competely mangling whatever I am cutting.",4 "Great scissors with one annoying disappointment I use these scissors a lot, as they're in general great scissors. They'll easily cut through several layers, including a combination I often use of felted wool, woven interfacing, and fusible fleece. The only problem is the little orange catch -- it often slides forward during a cut so that I can't complete the cut until I push the catch back again. This has turned what would have been a five-star review into a three-star, as it happens a lot and is very annoying. From the rest of the reviews, I see this isn't a common problem but does happen occasionally. If they'd fix this, these would be hands-down my favorite scissors.",2 "Identical Save $3 by buying item # 9921 instead of # 12-9921. I've used these for years and lost a couple. So, since I couldn't tell the difference on Amazon, I ordered one of each. They are identical; same length, width, weight, blade length, spread, everything. The only difference is that the cheaper one (9921) also provides a rubber tip protector for storage or to protect your pocket.That said, I wouldn't be without these snips. I pot a lot of plants and they are always by my side. I have small hands and they don't spring too wide for me. Other brands are too big for my hands.",4 "LOVE THESE SISSORS! These must be the best little sissors for serious crafters around. They lock so you don't risk them being left open for little (or your own) fingers to get sliced on and it helps them to store compactly as well. They are sharp and get around tight spots easily.",4 "essential for anyone who does a lot of cutting The spring action is a real hand-saver. I occasionally have carpel tunnel syndrome and joint pain. These scissors are the easiest cutting tool I have ever used. They make regular scissors seem old fashioned.",4 "Easy on the hands Excellent control for cutting fabric, etc., without engaging all the hand and arm joints normally required. Much easier for me to use with my arthritic hands.",4 "Startling but works well Having arthritis in my thumbs can make the use of regular scissors painful. These scissors were helpful in eliminating the pain and cut fairly well though they are rather large and cumbersome. My main issue with them is that they are spring loaded and have a sliding clip to keep them closed when not in use. This clip has a mind of its own allowing the scissors to randomly snap open loudly. My solution has been never to store them closed, but this is somewhat awkward and dangerous.",2 "Not as good as the old style, but still excellent When I went scissors shopping five years ago, I had just made the unhappy discovery that Fiskars' razor edged scissors were too stiff to manipulate. I do a lot of sewing, and I needed a sharp pair of scissors that wouldn't wear out my hands. However, they had to do a good job cutting out my pattern pieces, too! That's when I discovered these spring loaded scissors, which felt like an answer to all my prayers. I took a chance on the all purpose blades and never regretted it. When I went scissors shopping again last week, hoping to have a backup pair ready in case my trusty original pair should fail me or go missing, I noticed they'd made some changes to the scissors. I read the reviews carefully and decided to take a chance. After a marathon cutting session this weekend, I'm happy to report that despite the changes that Fiskars made, my hands are happy, the scissors easily open and shut, and my pattern pieces look crisp, not ragged at all. So the blades themselves seem as excellent as ever!Unfortunately, the changes to the handles are not as nice. I'll outline the changes briefly and discuss their downsides.1. They changed the handle material. They added more cushioning (good!) but they also cheapened the feel so it isn't as smooth (bad!). Time will tell if the lighter plastic is a plus or not. It could mean less fatique or it could mean the handle will break or crack over time.2. The catch, although still accessible from both sides, is harder to move. The old style made it easy to flip the catch on and off with your thumb so you never had to take your hands off the blades. The new style requires you to use your pointer finger, and it doesn't feel like it's well connected to the catch on the other side. So if you flip the catch on the left side, it drags a little on the right side before it engages. It feels cheap.I'll still a fan of these scissors, so 5 stars all the way. I just hope that the changes don't hurt their durability over the long run. My first pair is five years old and still going strong. I hope I'll be able to say the same for this pair in another five years.",4 "Fiskcars Softtouch Scissors I have problems with my hands. These scissors are perfect for me because they spring open after every snip, thereby minimizing my hand involvement.",4 "Great scissors These scissors are great for ladies who sew a lot. The thumb is not used directly to operate them - just the other fingers and the palm of the hand. We were disappointed, however, that they are no longer made in the USA (but in China). Only time will tell if they are as good as the US made ones.",3 "Remarkable scissors Wife loves them and so do I. Sharp, solid, easy to use, soft touch, A VERY nice gift for the office or the kitchen drawer. Treat yourself.",4 "Comfortable Scissors These scissors allow people with arthritis and other joint problems to cut easily with scissors again, using their dominant hand (left or right). My mother-in-law (who had arthritis) loved these and now my Mom does (since she's had surgery on her thumb).",4 "Worth the Price I have been buying these since they came out, and worn the springs out on a number of pairs. I find them such a good all around little scissor that KEEPS a nice sharp edge that I will buy another set. The orange catch can be an issue as it wears out... but. Only down is the tips are very sharp so you have to be a bit careful at times. Even when the spring dies you can still cut with them... just not as quickly or easily.I do a gamut of sewing from quilting to sewing fake fur... they are absolutely great for being able to run along the pile at the backing to snip fake fur. I also have some nerve damage in my right hand, and tend to cup my fingers along the bigger finger loop on a regular scissors than putting fingers IN the loop; this pair is very easy to hold and I like the return spring, it makes cutting easier. Every sew-er should have a couple of these.",4 "Love them! This is the second set of these wonderful scissors that I've bought. I have one in the kitchen and one on the office. I have arthritis and these scissors are a great. They have a spring action that opens them after cutting. A big help during Christmas for cutting the wrapping paper and doing crafts. 5 big stars.",4 "Great for those with Arthritis I have the beginnings of arthritis in my hands. I love making tied fleece blankets but was to the point where after making one I could hardly move my thumbs for days. My hand doctor explained that with scissors the motion of pulling the scissor open is what strains the thumb joint. He recommended these shears. They are fabulous! I can cut my blankets with ease and don't suffer the next day from joint pain!!",4 "Fiskars Micro Scissors We have several pair of these scissors. I bought these to go in fishing tackle boxes. Excellent scissors! Used for knitting, and for about every other cutting task that requires very sharp precision type cuts.",4 "Arthritis - no problem I got the small shears last year and loved them but they were not good for cutting loarge pieces. I got 2 pairs of these and they have replaced by conventional scissors in my heart. No pain in those knuckles and a nice loose hand hold",4 "Trim your buds Do you love your buds? Hate the many hours it takes to trim them? This spring loaded trimmer is your answer.",4 "Scissors of the Future... TODAY! I've had a pair of these for many years. I just saw an article on Lifehacker about how they are Scissors 2.0, so I thought I would heap on my praises.We don't do a lot of crafts, but these make cutting gift wrapping pretty easy at Christmas time. Also, I find that they are very sharp even after years of use. Because of the spring-loaded design, it takes very little effort to cut through things. I would imagine these would be ideal for elderly folks.If they get a little sticky near the hingepoint, you can use some WD40 or cooking spray to bring back a smooth function.",4 "Great Scissors! The scissors work great! They really help when you have a big task to accomplish and don't want sore hands when you are done.",4 "Great for arthritis, whether Osteo or Rheumatoid Arthritis I bought this product because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my hands can no longer handle using regular scissors, not even the larger, soft handle kind. These are a dream to use...they spring open gently and have a great, easy to use grip which doesn't put strain on your fingers. I find the button on the side easy to use to lock and unlock. The only thing I noticed was that the scissors don't open up fully, so if you want a long cut, you have to pull them open a bit more yourself. I tend to use for crafts, so I don't do that much but I did want to mention it. They might open up more with time as the spring gets a little looser. Great product, great price!",4 "scissors good product-it helps because i have arthritis and can't use regular scissors-these take considerable strain off my hands-i recommend them for anyone with arthritic hands",4 "My wife who has RA loves them. I purchased these on a whim for my wife who was diagnosed with RA 2 years after giving birth to our 3rd child. She is still fairly young, 36, but it hit her hard. She has to watch her diet closely and does all she can to reduce the effects of the RA. Anyhow, I thought these scissors might be something that she would use that would help. And they do just that. No, it does not make it all go away, but they are a big help when she does need to cut. I am happy for that and give these 5 stars based on how they have helped her. She likes to quilt and she does a lot of scrap booking. Anything that can relieve her pain gets 5 stars in my book.I use them for cutting gift wrap and they are wonderful for that. I have also used them in many household projects and they were great. My kids think they are cool.",4 "Ergo scissors reduce pain I sew a lot and use my hands all day. These scissors relieve the pain from using regular sewing scissors, with big handles, soft grips, and spring-action open. They're sharp enough to cut all my fabrics and light enough to use just for clipping threads. I'd like another pair with smaller blades for small jobs.",4 "I love these scissors! I used these for over 10 years until my husband misplaced his pipe cutter and used them on 1/2"" sprinkler line. While they cut it just fine, he torqued them until they broke. Grrrrrr! I bought him 5-pair of $2 scissors and will hide the new Fiskars. I wish they still made them with longer blades, though.",4 "Best scissor I ever used I bought these scissors on a therapist's recommendation after having had two surgeries on my hand. They are so easy to use, easy on your hand, and very sharp. I've since bought another pair and also replaced my gardening pruners. Great products, and as always Amazon had good pricing.",4 "new and improved isn't improved The older model of these scissors was WONDERFUL. I'm left-handed and they are the most comfortable scissors I've ever used. BUT, the redesign makes them merely very good. The latch is located such that unless I'm very careful, it gets latched while I'm cutting. I'm finding it rather annoying to have to unlock the scissors several times when I'm in the midst of cutting something out. They're still comfortable to use, and they can be sharpened when needed, but why, Fiskars, put the latch in such a weird spot?",3 "One less motion for my tired hands I like that the spring opens up the scissors so that it's one less motion that my hands have to do. I'm hoping that the springs will soften up after some more use because they're a bit stiff. I use these primarily for cutting fabric. I use my regular Fiskars scissors during the actually sewing. Since they're either opened up all the way or locked closed, they're not that convenient for snipping thread and making small clips and cuts at the machine.",3 "I love these scissors I love these scissors I really do. My hands get so tired after cutting awhile these are a great help. Anyone planning on getting these you wont be disappointed.",4 "Scissors for the challenged! These scissors are all they said they would be and much, much more! I've recently started back in sewing after taking some time off. During that time my arthritis has gotten much worse and my hands were starting to feel the effects of using regular scissors to cut heavy materials such as fleece. I started searching on the websites for arthritis sufferers and came across these. I ordered them immediately and when they arrived a few days later couldn't wait to try them. First of all you don't have to fumble around with trying to get your thumb in the hole and then deal with the pain of the way the thumb has to sit. All you do is guide with your fingers and push down with the base of the thumb and palm. When you let go the spring does the rest for you. Now I can keep cutting without having to take a break. I love these and now my husband wants a pair too, for his cutting needs! They are great!",4 "Scissors I had heard about this scissors and now that I have my own I can tell it is even better than I suposed.It is light, efficient and I can work more safety and fast, and having less chance of made mistakes.",4 "Fiskars I had heard about this scissors and now that I have my own I can tell it is even better than I suposed.It is light, efficient and I can work more safety and fast.",4 "work great We are happy with the great service. They cut well. My husband likes to cut all packaging into small pieces and these work great for that.",4 "great scissors! This is a great pair of scissors -- good for precision cutting, as well as long projects. The soft rubber grip and spring-action really helps my hands, keeping them from getting tired. I use them for fabric cutting, and I really recommend them!",4 "Great Scissors! I bought a pair for my Mother and a pair for our home. These are really great scissors. The design makes them so easy to use. Cutting Christmas wrapping paper was a breeze! LOVE 'EM!",4 "Orange blade lock breaks easily Although I still use these the orange blade lock broke in two and was impossible to repair very shortly after purchase (days), so now the scissors constantly want to stay open. I did not abuse or force the blade lock, nor did I drop the scissors.",1 "He liked it but really wanted scissors to cut meat with! Actually I bought this for my husband who has big hands!!!...He liked it but really wanted scissors to cut meat with!!!!",3 "Not for me I am surprised about these scissor, from all the good reviews. They are big and bulky, and not good for precision cutting of paper at all. And it makes my hand hurt to use them unless you do small cuts a million times, and that takes forever to cut something out. Must be good for someone else but not for me. I am an art teacher and am cutting things out frequently, especially around holiday time.",0 "Not enough sequins provided.... Good project if you have time to work on it. If you take your time it comes out beautiful! Only complaint is it did not have enough sequins to complete the project. I had to write to the company. They did send me enough to complete, but it took time and it was rather annoying that they didn't provide the proper quantity to being with!",2 "Master Crafters Only I ordered this item thinking it would be a fun project for a Christmas gift. It should have come with a warning -- only purchase if you do a lot of crafts and have an endless amount of time. I spent 3 hours cutting out all the various small pieces, but was only halfway finished. And that's just cutting it out. Never mind all the sewing and the teeny tiny sequins and beads. I abandoned it, went to Etsy and purchased a personalized stocking for only $10 more than this kit cost. Uff da! Never again!It didn't help that I lost so much time waiting for it to arrive. Took more than a week! And then this $16 item required a signature, so someone had to be here for it!I gave it a 2 because the quality of the fabric seems nice. But good Lord, who has the time??? Seriously, they need to change the description so it states it is difficult and requires a high level of skill (and patience)!",1 "Nothing extraordinary Nice, but nothing to write home about. Good quality, but you could probably find something better for the money.",2 "A shape for every reason! I love this cartridge because it's so versatile. It has a shape for every season and for just about any occasion. When I first got my cricut I thought I only wanted font cartridges. I am using the shape cartridges a lot more than the letters! This is by far my favorite shape cartridge so far.",4 "Too cute! I love this cartridge. It's 1 of my 11 cartridges for my Cricut Expression. I decided to make all my Christmas Cards this year. 95 of them, which were made over a 2 week period. A few hours each day. They were a huge hit. I think maybe I'll try to get a head start this year, maybe a little earlier so I'm not so rushed. Also, this cart was perfect for all my scrapbook layouts.",4 "Love it! I really love this cartridge! It has great pictures, and with all the features - there is so much versatility! I've really enjoyed it, especially over the Christmas season. I was planning on using it to make all my Christmas tags, but because there's always so many projects, it didn't happen. I look forward to next year though! There are quite a lot of the designs that are also good for any time of year! i.e. Presents, trees, snowflakes, etc. It's a fun one to have.",4 "EXCELLENT! This cartridge is perfect for Christmas Cricut crafts. I love it! I use it along with Joys of Seasons and have basically every possible design I could want for Christmas craft making.",4 "A fun Christmas look This Cricut cartridge features a lot of very playful Christmas images. I made some vintage Christmas albums this year and it didn't really match the style for that, but it made wonderful Christmas cards.You get more out of each image the more you put into it as far as using different colors of paper, but it really helps if you print it large. I made the mistake of printing a Santa in 1 1/2 inch size on red and then printing the accents (beard, hat trim, mustache, etc) in white. The little white pieces were so tiny that it was impossible to get a handle on them for glueing. Many craftspeople out there are set up to this kind of task with the right tools, but I'm not so I always print them very large (3 inches).There are some cute tags and other options as well like place cards. I have used this cartridge just to make tags for my normal (non-Christmas) scrapbooking.It was a great addition to my Cricut set.",4 "very christmas-y Bought this cricut cartridge for my wife and she loves it. I was the hero of the day. Very christmas-y. She used it to make bulletin boards for her class or something",3 "Love the Cricut A lot of cute images on this cartridge. Great for any scrapper or card maker during the holidays. And it's well priced too. To purchase this at a store, not on sale, would be around $90. And I don't think I've never seen this cartridge in store.",4 "Cricut Christmas Cheer Cartridge Cartridge is a great addition to the Cricut family of Cutting images. The service through Amazon (my first time using) was easy, reliable, good price and was executed with quality and speed.",4 "Beautiful table! My daughter loves it! This table is beautiful. We bought it for my daughters 4th birthday present. It is very well made with solid construction and the paint is flawless. We also bought the matching chairs and they are also very good quality. It was very easy to assemble. Well worth the money. The little jewelry box is my daughters absolute favorite. We put this in her room after she fell asleep so she would wake up on her birthday morning and see it but instead we woke up at 3 am and found her having a full fledge tea party with stuffed animals and all.",4 "Happy Quilting Brother SA125 1/4 Inch Piecing FootBrother SA129 Quilting FootThese are a ""must have"" for quilting. They both work equally well. The SA125 is great when sewing thin fabrics and the SA129 is terrific for thicker fabrics or 2 layers of fabric with batting. They were priced well and arrived sooner than expected.",4 "I Love This 1/4 Inch Piecing Foot One of the most important things you have to get right in quilting is a 1/4 inch seam. I have had problems with this so I was happy to see that my Brother CS6000i had a 1/4 inch piecing foot. It didn't come with the machine so I purchased it and I must say, this is really wonderful. It has this little runner on the side of the foot that helps you make a perfect 1/4 inch seam. I would recommend this foot for anyone who owns a Brother CS6000i. I am so happy with mine.",4 "Ok but I found a better one I ordered this foot to use to make quilts. It is ok but I found one I like better. Here is a link to it http://www.amazon.com/Brother-1-4-Inch-Quilting-Foot/dp/B001H61A6Y/ref=cm_cr-mr-title",2 "Brother SA185 1/4"" Quilting Foot with Guide Even though the Amazon website showed a picture of Brother packaging for this product, it was not a genuine Brother presser foot. In comparing both the real thing and this fake copy, there were slight differences and so it was returned to the outside vendor. Very misleading ad on Amazon's website.",0 "Not from Amazon, Not Genuine Brother Bought from Sew Affordable, not Amazon, I didn't get an actual Brother part, just a cheap knock-off, came in a clear ziplock back, no identifying marks, etc. The Amazon page clearly states this is a Brother part. They shouldn't be able to sell knock-offs on the Brother page, they should have a seperate page for no-name parts. IF you want a Brother part, be sure to buy from Amazon, not some other seller.",2 "brother SA125 1/4 inch piecing foot This is the best attachment I've ever bought. Don't know how I got along without it all these years. What a difference!!",4 "QUARTER INCH FOOT Great item for quilting accuracy. Will help in many projects. Circles, lace and anywhere you want a really straight even seam.",4 "1/4 Foot for Brother Sewing Machines This special foot does well at providing a 1/4 inch guide for the sewer. However, if you are crossing any seams on the left, the foot gets caught and flips up the seam. If the foot was tapered on the left side toward the front or turned up a bit, the problem may be prevented. I'll be using painter's tape to mark my 1/4 inch line and forget about this foot!",0 "Great little foot for the money I got this foot just in time to sew my 9 degree wedge pieces together. This makes a beautiful 1/4 inch seam on my sewing items. Would recommend this to anyone that needs to make an exact 1/4"" stitching line. Hooks on to my quick change foot and stays secure.",4 "Brother SA125 1/4 Inch Piecing Foot I am happy with this 1/4 inch piecing foot which I use on my new Brother CS6000i sewing machine. The only thing is that since the needle for this machine is normally to the left of the presser foot, one must remember to shift it to the middle to align with the single needle hole in this presser foot. I find that 0.35 seems to be the correct position to give me a 1/4"" seem for my quilting projects.",3 "Another machine foot A sturdy useful sewing machine foot. This one is used more often than others and has been reliable. Would purchase again if we ever needed to do so.",4 "SA125 Brother Peicng Foot This is an excellent product. One which every quilter should have. l Now that I have started using it never want to be without it. I took a chance on purchasing it. I have a Brother CE4000 Sewing Machine and the CE4000 was not listed as a machine it is to be used with. But it works perfectly. I am glad I took that chance. Besides for .01, plush $3.99 S&H what did I have to loose? I have finished piecing my first quilt, and it turned out perfect.",4 "Fantastic Loved this 1/4"" brother sewing machine foot. Would highly recommend. A must for all quilters. Arrived on time & the price was great.",4 "Great Gadget This is a great little gadget for the sewing machine.. it did not fit my husbands, but it works on both of mine, and i will be using it a lot",4 "Brother SA 129 and Brother SA125 I ordered these 2 presser feet from Amazon shipment was really fast recieved it second day I opened the package first of all they were not in original box then I opened the manual it is a copy of the manual I can barely read it I called the company Gold Star Tool the telephonist answered and she said give me your phone number somebody will call you bad customer service then I asked did you send me used presser feet she answered I don't know I will not order from them I bought b4 from Amazon presser feet and I recieved them in original box .",0 "sewing foot Was exactly as I aspected...have yet to have much of a chance to play with it, but am sure that it will fill all expectations.",3 "Did not get item ordered This was not the item I ordered but since I paid so little and postage was so much, I just discarded it and considered it my loss.",0 "It works... Gift off daughter's wish list and it works well for her. Nice to be able to get specialized items through Amazon.",4 "Looks good! I haven't had the chance to use it yet but it is perfect! I received it super fast and I couldn't be more excited to start my next quilt!",4 "Must have... This is a must have! My sewing machine does not have accurate stitch width markings. This foot makes quilt blocks come out the size the pattern says.",4 "Great sewing machine foot. I was shocked when I saw the price of only .01 and couldn't believe that it could be any good. But decided I didn't have to much to loose. So I ordered it and Wow!. It fit perfectly and does a great job. So glad I took the leap and ordered this little wonder.",4 "Great product As a new quilter had tried to use my machine without this product. The 1/4 in seam allowance is not marked on my machine. Bought this product and am now using this on my third quilt. The blocks were all the same size when I finished so did not have to do any trimming. if you want exact seams and piecing this is the best product.",4 "1/4"" piecing foot I am finding that this foot is extremely helpful in working with fabric and putting together quilts. The foot was easy to put onto the machine and works smoothly.",4 "Excellent price!! This place is where to go to buy items for your sewing machine. It is the same foot as if you buy at the expensive stores. Thanks for your service.",4 "Broken Needles Inevitable This is sold as an adequate 1/4 inch quilting foot for my machine - the Brother CS-6000i.I loved this foot when I put it on my machine, and it does help create accurate 1/4 seems. Then I noticed the needle hole does not line up with the default needle placement of the machine. (Seems odd, no?) I said to myself, ""Self, remember to change the needle position IMMEDIATELY when you turn on your machine again."" Of course I didn't and the second time I went to use it, I ended up with a broken needle. To me, a foot that results in a broken needle if I don't remember to change my needle position each and every time I turn on my machine, is not a adequate foot for the machine.Look - this needle is great for quilting even 1/4 inch seems. But I doubt I'll use it too many more times. I don't want to buy needles every single time I forget to change my needle position before dropping it. I would love a foot that is made for the left-default needle position. Sadly, I can't find one...",1 "Exactly what we wanted I bought this presser foot for my daughter for Christmas. She has already used it several times and is very happy with it. I would recommend this item for anyone who needs help in sewing a straight quarter inch seam.",4 "Very fast service... I ordered two of these feet and they worked out great. Thanks for your great service!",4 "Newly found appreciation for my machine I enjoyed my machine, but found its capabilities were limited. Only after getting the 1/4 inch foot did I finally realize the potential of my less expensive machine. In addition to this one, I ordered a few other feet that didn't come with my machine. t few new feet and I was sewing like a pro.",4 "great product Glad I purchased.Use this in quilting and product made 1/4 inch easier to useDo not know what else to say..",4 "Didn't know how much I needed it! I have had fits trying to get a perfect 1/4" allowance and this has made my stitches just right! no more stretching to fits.",4 "Anything that helps me to sew straight is a good thing. Most feet have a special purpose. This is to keep an even 1/4" seam, essential for piecing quilts. It's easy to clip on, and easy to use.",4 "From the beginning Wish I had this piece from the time I self taught myself how to quilt. Maybe than I wouldn't have had to redo so many squares. Lol. Love this piece, it's used for everything!",4 "worked! Bought this item as a Christmas gift for my daughter and after using it she was delighted. It worked as advertized and with no problems.",4 "Good piecing foot. Fits my new Brothert machine perfectly, works well for piecing. It's good to know where I can get Brother sewing machine products.",4 "Brother piecing foot I should have saved my money. The guide is nothing special and I could have used the mark on my regular foot to do the same job. Not impressed.",1 "Fits! I thought this would not work but works great as if it belonged with the machine. I am very satisfied with this product and the timely arrival.",4 "Ahhh This foot is a sanity saver. I struggle with the 1/4 inch mark on my machine, and this makes consistent 1/4 inch piecing far easier.",4 "1/4"" piecing foot Why didn't I get this sooner? I love it and has made my sewing so much simpler. Nice quality, good pricing - buy this for sure!",4 "Brother 1/4 "" foot I added this foot because I do lots of quilt piecing. I have a foot with a guide which is my favorite but this works great when there are times you don't want a guide to pull at your fabric.",4 "Perfect for storing Carcassonne I needed a durable box to store Carcassonne and keep all the expansions separate and organized. This box does the trick with room to spare! I have two copies of the base set, nearly every expansion, and a draw bag all safely stored in one of these.",4 "Great Organizer As part of a major closet reorganization, I was looking for some more effective organizers. The ones I had at the time were a pain, because they were all different sizes, relatively small, and were stacked on top of each other making retrieval an ordeal.So I was looking for larger organizers, preferably ones that went ""deeper"" into my closet, and came across the Super Satchel line. I ordered a selection of different ones to try them out, and am very happy with them.The 6865AT is a large, well-built organizer, with a well-designed divider system, good latches, and best of all, an integrated method of eliminating the inconvenience of having multiple organizers stacked on top of each other. There can be up to 48 divided compartments, but because the organizer only ships with 20 dividers, you're limited to up to 28 unless you purchase additional ones or roll your own. If you look around on the internet, you can find them for sale (ArtBin part #5712AT). Amazon might have them (search for Amazon item B001BKPK12), but I am not 100% sure they are the right ones, since the model # is missing from the description.The see-through plastic is thick and doesn't have a flimsy feel that some other organizers have, and there are structures that reinforce the edges, further strengthening the box. The cover is securely attached with a substantial set of hinges that extend 2/3rds of the hinge side, allowing the cover to easily flip open without worry that they'll wear out over time. The latches are also well-designed, in that they're separately attached and hinged, rather than being flimsy plastic extruded from the main body that could wear out and snap off over time. They snap shut with no ambiguity about whether or not they're actually closed, and it doesn't seem likely they could pop open by themselves.The dividers are superior to many others, in that they use a friction-based rail that won't pop out if the case is flexed (which really can't happen anyway due to its rigidity), and are sized so there's tension that enhances the friction effect to keep the divider in place to prevent tiny items from sneaking underneath.Finally, as part of its design, this organizer has edges that are designed to fit onto rails mounted to the sides of a storage case. Artbin makes a nice one (also available from Amazon) that allows for a variety of configurations of up to 6 organizers. This gets rid of the stacking problem quite nicely, and because the rack system allows almost every Super Satchel to be used regardless of size, is superior to other multi-organizer options that aren't nearly as flexible. If that case isn't large enough, you can either stack them, or probably make one yourself, if you're handy at that kind of thing.Summary:Pros: Sturdy, well-designed hinges and latches. Great divider design. Rack-ready makes for ease of multiple-unit storage.Cons: Only comes with 20 dividers (40 slots available). 3 large compartments are not configurable.I think it's good value for the price.",4 "Great bead storage. Use this to store beads, findings and tools. Love not having to worry about my sterling findings tarnishing. Great item.",4 "great, needs more dividers It's great, but needs more dividers. I have lots of small stuff I want to keep separate from each other. I will probably just cut some thick paper or tagboard to act as dividers.",3 "The Perfect Portable Studio! As a professional fiber artist, I am always on the look out for neat organizers. This slim satchel is perfect for stocking with my silks, needles and beads for our camping trips. You can customize the interior with the included plastic dividers to suit your needs. So far, it has survived numerous camping trips and hiking excursions. I'm well pleased.",4 "great personalized compartments I opted for the largest bin to hold all my jewelry and glad that I did. It works great to hold various jewelry sizes. Especially since you can create the bins to your liking. It's sturdy and works well. I will just say that if you flip the container upside down, the seal isn't tight so your jewelry may get inter-changed amongst bins. That is probably the only set back. It must be kept faced up.",3 "Sewing Machine for Novices I have had this machine for years! I paid a lot more for it than Amazon is offering. So the price is just not an issue here. The main advantage of this machine is 1) It is Singer (the name says it all); 2) It has an automatic thread tension control (an invaluable feature for novices!); 3) It has 17 stitches (even the one for sewing on buttons, embroidery, and monogram); 4) It is very easy to operate, as a very detailed and easy to comprehend user manual is included; and 5) It is light-weight, compared to those bulky Kenmore and Bernina machines, it is is just a baby!I would definitely recommend this machine to novices (especially for such a price) it is easy and cute, too.",4 "So far, NOT so good ... and very disappointed! I was very excited to order this sewing machine at such a great price (plus free shipping, an Amazon rebate, and a free carrying case from Singer!). However, my bubble burst quickly when the machine arrived without most of the promised attachments. I had to write to Amazon and Singer, and was shipped the missing pieces separately. I must say that customer service handled this matter very well! As for the machine itself, I find it lacking the quality of the Kenmore it replaced. This machine is lightweight (which is normally a plus!) but it feels ""cheap"", and the foot pedal is literally a thin piece of plastic. I have never gotten the thing to run really well, but thought I just needed to get used to it. Unfortunately, now it has stopped working altogether [...]",0 "Love It! I haven't sewed in 25 yrs since Home Ec. class. I bought this because the price was right and it was a Singer.When I recieved it, I read the manual--very user friendly. It did a great job of describing the machine.It helped make my first project easy, beautiful, and eager to do more. Highly recommend it.",4 "A STITCH IN TIME - IN THIS CASE 17! Ease of use is at the top of my list, and this sewing machine certainly fills the bill.An especially attractive feature is the number of stitches it offers - 17 in all, even including embroidery. Now, my creations look professional!The instructions are clear and simple to follow - a necessity for non-mechanical folks like me.",4 "Don�t count on the rebate if you buy from Amazon... The rebate forms clearly state that they cannot be duplicated (i.e. reproductions won't be accepted). Since Amazon's chosen method of giving out the rebate forms is to let you print them yourself, that means you will be sending in a reproduction. I asked Amazon if they had discussed this with the manufacturer, and whether the manufacturer had agreed to accept the reproductions for purchases on Amazon. Amazon never contacted them, even after they received my request for information, and (at least at the time of this writing) they continue to advertise the rebates that will probably not be honored.",0 "Old Chugger.... I bought a used 1966 Singer 602 as a teen; and wore it out to the point it was not repairable. The repair guy I took it to in mid 2004 showed me this machine and offered a very good trade in deal they were running at the time. The clincher, I was about to go to a show so I really would be hard on a machine and he had '90 days no questions-you kill it I give you a new one'. He called it a 'Singer Student (school) Machine'It sounded rough, trust me, the motor made me wonder. It sewed. I learned about 'if it seems weird rethread it' and that took care of 99% of the other issues. It didn't like to wind the bobbin so I got an auxillary winder. Oh, yeah, class 66.I abused it heavily and it survived the 90 days. Close to a year later, it suddenly went from rough to hum... like the motor had worn in. It sounds 'normal' now, and not that half dead mixer rumble.For my straight stitch workhorse it has served well. I have cleaned and serviced it every six months or so and every few years it sees the repair guy for an expert's tuneup. Considering the use it's gotten, it is holding up well. It is a little bigger and heavier than a featherweight but I have hauled it to classes without incident.On fine fabrics, put in a new needle and the right kind of needle. You can sew two layers of denim but take your time and do NOT imagine you're going to sew over a seam. Don't try to put a zipper in jeans with this, it's not really up to that.Learn to clean fuzz out of the bobbin area, this will help a lot. Pay attention to where the needle position is set. If you put it on right position with the correct foot you can line fabric up to sew a true 1/4"" - this took me awhile to learn. Most cottons and that, sew on 2 to 2.5 stitch length and a lot of your tension issues will be fine. If stuff doesn't seem right, take the entire thread out to the spool and rethread. On knits, be very careful on how you line up, use pins, and how you pull as you feed it through. It can give you a beautiful seam on knits but use test scraps first.Oh, in 2004 I paid $279 for a new one, and it did not come with a case. I seem to remember it had a snapon plastic for the freearm, which I have not seen in years. It can zig, it eats a lot of thread to do that, I have never tried to buttonhole with it.I gave it 4 stars because it has stood up under very heavy use sewing with very few issues (not broke a part yet, just needles) in 6.5 years. Just realize it is not a heavy-DUTY machine (leather, canvas and denim).",3 "singer 5040 I purchased the singer 5040 for my fiance , in time for Christmas. Unfortunately the power doesn't go on due to a problem with the foot pedal. It was quite expensive to have it delivered in time for Christmas, and it did arrive on time.This was to be a week for us to work on our sewing skills so I am really disappointed.",0 "WOW!! This machine is awesome!! I have had my singer for a year now and I just come upon this on Amazon and wanted to share my success story with you about this wonderful machine!I have never had a sewing machind till my husband purchased this one for me and I absoutly LOVE IT!! I do many things with this machine! I have done quilts and also sew caserole holders with the fabric and they looked really good.I WOULD RECOMMEND this type of machine for beginners! I have never took a home ec class in school and can sew really good with this machine!!GOOD LUCK hunting on a sewing machine!Craft Lover,Amanda",4 "VERY DISSAPOINTED! Please be aware that this sewing machine is all plastic and it does not perform as it should it's been less than two month and I can't get the machine to saw anything well, I think mine is defective now I don't now what to do or were to return it.",0 "Threaded it, sew it and wear it It is that easy to use singer sewing machine, this one i presented to my wife on her birthday as a memorable present which she always wanted to have in a home. We were thrilled at the price and the features we found in the 5040 Singer sewing machine. We recommend this product to all customers.It is so easy to use I started to stitch my bath towel with some decorations on it after seeing Martha Stewart program on TV. You definitely need a sewing machine for a lovable family and a loveable product.With a good price from Amazon.com and a free shipping offer with standard shipping reached me much before than i expected for the b'day present wrapped in a gift cloth. Go get this one for your family and start your projects, threaded it, sew it and wear it ...it is that simple.",4 "Piece of Junk My mom bought this machine a few years ago and since day one she has said she hates this machine and she thinks she should get a new one. This machine seems like its either hit or miss. Mostly its just a miss, but sometimes it works (maybe 1 time out of 30)! It seems like every time I have to change the thread and/or the bobbin it takes hours to adjust it to get it so there isn't loops on the back side. I have broken so many needles with this machine and I am not sure why (but I know it's not because the fabric is too thick). It recently broke because the needle plate wont go back on. I have no idea how this happened, but I am glad I have an excuse to get a new one!I guess the one thing I like about this machine is the fact that on this machine you can press down lightly on the pedal and it goes at the speed you want it to (I also have a kenmore but it seems like it either wont go at all or it moves way to fast to control it, so I don't like that one either).PLEASE do yourself a favor and stay away from this piece of junk!!",0 "Very pleased with this machine. I have loved this machine from the first time I used it. I bought it new. I had never sewn before when I purchased this machine. I went from just sewing a straight line to make curtains to creating reenacting clothes and quilting. I've sewn with lace, muslin, wool and heavy denim. This machine never jams. The drop down panel allows you to sew in tight places. The only draw back that I've had is the tension for winding bobbins. If you don't guide the thread the bobbins don't wind tight enough which is where most of the complaints about jamming come from. It's a work around yes but well worth it as this machine never lets me down. It will take you from begining sewing to advance. I would buy this machine again. I've had this machine for 6 years now and have never had a maintenance problem.",3 "Workhorse I've had my 5040 since I received it as a Christmas gift in the early 1990's. It's nearly 2009 and I am still using my machine. It's very reliable and easy to use.The only issue I ever have, which I assume to be user error, is with the bobbin. Sometimes the tension isn't right and the stitches end up all loose (a previous reviewer mentioned the underside being all ""loopy"") I find keeping the tension an stitch length at 3 most of the time prevents this. If it does happen, rethread it and that often solves the problem.",3 "Good for a beginner This was the first machine I owned (other than an antique Singer dated back to the 1920's). I still have it and am saving it for my daughter when she begins to learn to sew. Its a good beginner machine. You get what you pay for, and I paid $100 bucks for it at wal-mart. Its no Janome or Husqvarna..... but it works, and you do get plenty of stitch options. It has a needle threader... which I LOVED, and winding the bobbin is really really simple.",2 "Great machine Excellent machine! Sews wonderfully, easy to use and has great features. Ordering was easy and the best deal - with $30 coupon and free shipping the price is actually $114.99.Love it and am sewing slip-covers for my sleeper sofa!",4 "Disappointed... I bought this machine from the ""Gold Box"" for my wife's anniversary. She unpacked it and was able to sew a few stitches before the needle caught on the needle plate and bent. She put the second needle in and watched it hit the needle plate. So for now the machine is unusable, which is disappointing to say the least.The nearest authorized Singer center is about 90 miles from us, so it is going to be inconvenient at best to get the machine replaced or repaired.I imagine that the majority of these machines work properly out of the box, (obviously most of the reviewers are happy with thier machines), I think it's important to know that there is at least one that wasn't. The needle is only off by a fraction of an inch, and it did work for a few stitches, so it may have passed some level of quality testing before leaving the factory, and Amazon.com's price for the machine is excellent. We just got a lemon this time.The other thing that is somewhat disconcerting is that the date on the manual is 1994 and the date on the warrenty was 1998, so while this machine came sealed in the box, it isn't exactly ""new"", and while the manual is available on the Singer web site, ... you can't buy one of these machines there.Additional Info: The Singer Service center we brought the machine to took 5 minutes to make an adjustment that fixed the problem. He said that the particular problem happens in shipping if the machine is dropped or jarred.",1 "Great Machine This is not the first sewing machine I have ever used but it is the first that I have owned. When I decided that I wanted to learn how to sew and do a few crafts and make a few clothes for my family, I shopped for certain critiera.1. Price2. Features3. Ease of Use4. PriceI shopped for 5 months looking for a machine and compared prices with features, mostly. This machine had alot more features then most machines for [the price].This machine comes with several feet and a easy to follow manual, explaining what all the stitching is for.The top drop bobbin is easy setup. Buttonholes are easy also with the button foot included and auto steps. Snap on feet are great and adding new feet is easy. This sewing machine will do alot and more if you want. This machine is Great for beginners and experienced sewers.",4 "Misleading photo My new singer 5040 was delivered yesterday in the middle of the longest winter I can remember. The machine itself is great especially for such an affordable price. I have lots of projects all ready to be sewed since I was waiting for this machine to replace another beloved Singer that died. My disappointment was in finding one bobbin packed with it. Since bobbins I have on hand won't fit I'll have the inconvenience of rethreading that one over and over until the roads clear enough to go to a store that has them. The photo plainly shows 6 bobbins and 2 of each attachment. I got one of each attachment and only 1 bobbin. If purchasing this product you might want to plan ahead.",3 "Great sewing machine for the price I recently bought the Singer model 5040 from my ""Gold Box"" and have been extremely pleased with it. I'm 24 years old, and I taught myself how to sew as a child on my mother's Sears or Necchi machine (I can't remember which brand, but I think that my grandmother bought that machine in the early 1960s).My only complaint is that I guess I am just not used to plastic machines. A large percentage of this Singer machine is plastic, and its electrical warranty is only good for two years. However, the mechanical warranty is good for 20 years. I miss the metal bobbins and sturdiness of my mom's machine...Anyhow, its manual is easy to read, and I got acquainted with the machine, had the bobbins threaded, and was sewing in about ten minutes. It has 40 different stitch options, but so far I've only used about five. I will probably experiment with some of the others as I get more comfortable with decorative applique work, etc. I think that the Singer 5040 is a darn good value for its price.",4 "Great machine - no problems I bought this sewing machine after breaking the machine I inherited from my mom. I had heard by some to stay away from Singers, but after much research decided to purchase this machine. I have bene very, very pleased with it. I sew quite a bit and I have never had any problems with this Singer.",3 "nealry impossible to raise the bobbin thread successfully Every time I've used this machine I've spent over an hour trying to raise the bobbin thread successfully. Everything appears fine until you sew, and then if the thread doesn't tangle in the bobbin area it appears to be loopy underneath the fabric. If the bobbin is loaded "just right" it sews fine (without adjusting settings on the machine). I thought it was just me until a much more experienced person had exactly the same problem - it shouldn't be this difficult! After reading the other reviews I'm suspecting there may be a problem with that part of the machine - stay away from this model.",0 "Waste of money - Poorly made My husband bought this sewing machine for me for Christmas. I was very excited to receive it. The first time I got it out to use it, it jammed, the thread tangled, the needle bent, and the zig-zag stich would not work. Eventually I discovered the pattern module was in wrong from the factory, which caused the zig-zag stich not to work. I also realized that the reason it was jamming was that the thread was catching on the broken bobbin holder. My husband and I brought the machine to a professional repair shop to have them look at it, and the owner said that the bobbin holder was not lubricated, and one of the parts was assembled incorrectly. He recomended that we return it. We followed his advise, and since we pay close attention to the reviews that other people give on these sights, decided to warn everyone else about how severely dissapointing this machine is. In general, this machine is poorly made, the instruction manual is useless, and we expected much better from a Singer.",0 "twice to the shop in 6 months - not happy We bought this sewing machine in March and my wife is learning to sew. We do not use the machine very often so it is very disappointing that we are now on our second visit to the shop. The first one happened just within the 90 day warranty, and we were able to send to official center 60 miles away. That problem was clearly a manufacturing defect where a part came loose inside. This second problem is the actual sewing is now not correct. Appears to be a tension problem, but everything appears ok. At this point, we are on the edge of buying a new machine that is more robust. I will wait and see what the shop says tomorrow. Could cost us more to fix it than it's worth. Timing is terrible, as my wife started a class two days ago. The reliability of this product is unacceptable. Very unhappy. (Are all the new machines plastic now? Miss the old metal units and metal bobbins).",0 "Buyer beware. This is not your mother's Singer. Buyer beware. This is not your mother's Singer. They sold it off years ago and have used the name to sell cheap and poor designed sewing machines.Not happy with at all. I have used it 4 times in 1 year, very light repair stuff. Now it is totally unusable I have tried to contact Singer many times by email and they tell me to call between the hours or 9 and 5 Monday through Friday while at the machine. This is very hard to do when you work for a living. A local repair shop said it is the poor design of the bobin assembly and needs to be replaced, but doesn't recommend it because the replacement is just as badly designed.And like many of the other reviews a Singer repair shop is not close at all.",0 "Easy as Pie I bought about a year ago, I needed a machine that did not cost too much but also had a lot of features to learn with. I am very pleased with this machine, I have made several things including, curtains, pants, dresses, sofa slipcovers, blankets, and several other items I cannot think of. I have not had to take the machine in for any maintenance, I perform all of it myself so far.I feel it is very easy to operate and it certainly gets the job done. I think the next sewing machine I get will be alot more advance options but for a beginner or for someone who does not need alot of different functions this is perfect.My boys 10 and 5 also use the machine to make different items.Love my machine.",4 "Good Quality Thread For years I have used Gutermann thread for all my sewing projects. I like the range of colors they provide, as well as the durability of the thread. Unlike some other brands this thread never breaks or snaps when using a sewing machine. This seller was accurate with their presentation and was prompt with their delivery.I would buy from them again.",4 "Sewing with Ease I just received the Singer Izek sewing machine, and must tell everyone, that it is well worth the investment. At first, the Nintenedo Gameboy component may seem cumbersome to use, but if you have had any computer use in the past, this should be no problem to learn in two minutes. For those without a computer knowledge, it may take a little longer to learn, but let me tell you, it is well worth it. To get such a high quality electronic sewing machine from Singer at a great price, I am very excited to start getting to work on it. So far, I have made over ten different gifts in the past 3 days. It is not only easy to use, but also fun to work with. From it's high-tech space-age design, to the gameboy component, this machine may look different than the rest, but does much more than any other sewing machine I have seen in its price range.Their are so many stitches built into the Gameboy program, including embroidery stitches and letters for monogramming, and they are so easy to access. In the matter of 10 minutes I was able to make my dog a bandanna with his name embroidered on the top. This project was actually fun and easy to do.I would highly recommend this machine to the sewer that is looking to upgrade their machine, but not ready to spend a lot for one. Singer's 150th year anniversary machine definitely is worth the price. You will get more than you hoped for.",3 "Izek is great I love this machine. It's just like any other machine, except it has the capabilities of expansion. If singer made more "games" for the gameboy, it may be more attractve. The only bad thing about this machine is that when you use regular sized thread spools, you have to put them on the attachment, because they don't fit in the spool pin. I found intersting the two different sewing speeds. So far, I've used this machine for making clothes,costumes, alterations, and curtains. I would not trade this machine for any other. It's really easy to use.:0)",4 "best thing ever I didn't really know how to sew when I first got this machine 5 years ago, but it is so idiot proof that I have learned to make clothes, dolls, and bags and have never need to take it in for service or anything.",4 "Rose Knowles This machine is great and easy to set up and use. I sew alot of home decorating items. The only thing I don't like is that it only has l foot.If you know where I can purchase more feet for the maching, please let me know. I need a zipper foot to sew the cording on the pillows that I make.",3 "awesome it is soe easy and is very realiable",4 "Won't win any engineering awards I got this carry case per Amazon's recommendation to go with the Singer 6038 machine. While it's functional, it's very basic and doesn't allow the machine to be integrated into it like the case I have for my old White - you have to remove the machine from this case to use it. Also, the pedal for the machine I bought has to be shoved between the arm and the needle in order to get the case closed, which worries me. The fit is poor - it's a slightly protective dust cover and carrying case and not much else.Now that I think about it, it's not even that comfortable to carry (and down it goes from 3 to 2 stars) - it was a poor engineer who decided to make the underside of the handle (you know, where all the weight presses on your fingers) a bunch of thin ribs of plastic. So instead of hanging on to a nice solid surface, you're gripping this things that's trying to bluntly slice your fingers into 1/8 inch strips. Sure, it's strong, but it's exceedingly uncomfortable to carry any distance. I'll have to wrap mine with some padded vinyl or somesuch.In short, it does the job, but not especially well.",1 "Not that great.. I agree with other purchasers of this case..best use is as a dust cover, not a carrying case. It's hard to close..trying to fit the lid into the flimsy grooves on the bottom is a pain and it's very thin. I was worried the sewing machine would fall out while walking as it slides around inside. I purchased it for my daughter so it served it's purpose as her first sewing machine and case but I wish cases were still made like the fitted one on my old Burnina. Now that sturdy, fitting case was what I'd call quality! You could just remove the top and sew, it fit the sewing machine perfectly and even had storage in the bottom. This cheap thing should have been given free with purchase of a sewing machine.",1 "Because new sewing machines don't have carrying cases... Surprise surprise! Welcome to the 21st Century, where there are 400 channels of TV, sheep and cats are cloned and sewing machines now come without carrying cases. What? !!! You say, you just spent $$$ on a machine and it has no case? Yep. Apparently the manufacturers of many sewing machines don't feel that they ought to kick in the extra few bucks it must cost include a case. Boo.I don't need to tell anyone who sews that dust is NOT something you want in your machine. Plus, many people like to pack up their machine and take them to classes, quilting clubs, up and down stairs, well, you get the point. So here's a generic case that should have come with your new machine but didn't. That's why I give this carrying case 4 stars, because you had to pony up for this instead of having it included. I also docked a star because it is the usual putty beige color, which is getting pretty tiresome. Who decreed that all computers and electronics should be clothed in a dirty vanilla color? Oh well.",3 "Cost: $30, Value: $5 Unlike the old cases where the machine snugly fits inside and the lid over it, This is an inexpensive piece of plastic with latches on the sides. The machine just sits on a plastic grid bottom with nothing to cradle or hold it in, so it can bounce around inside when walking or if tipped over. As for walking with it, the handle in strangely and cheaply made. There are ridges for grips, but they don't work well since they are raised ridges which dent your fingers when you hold it, due to the weight of the machine. If you're moving it in a short distance (across a room) then you're not holding it long enough to hurt your fingers. Hmm, can't find much good about it, except it is a good dust cover. Why would Singer make such nice machines and skimp on the carrying case? It is the type of quality that would be given away at no charge, with the purchase of a machine.",1 "An Engineer Says: Good, UNTIL IT BROKE UPDATE: THIS CASE BROKE ON THE BOTTOM DOWN BY THE CLASP. NOT SO HAPPY ANYMORE!!!!! I'd rerate if I could....Im an engineer, who is pretty practical. That's redundant. Anyway, just 02/2005 ordered the model 611 and the issue with the handles is NOT an issue, they seem to have redone the bottom of the handle. The lid fits on the bottom in a snap, not sure what people were griping about. Yes, it's thin, but sufficient. The buckles are the sturdy metal loop kind, not plastic. I'm very pleased with the purchase. Fits my wife's Husqvarna Viking 210 with plenty of room to spare. I checked ebay and other sites, and this is the best solution for the money, easily.",3 "How to Protect my Machine My machine did not come with a sewing case and since I have very little kids, I needed something so that I could protect my machine when it was out and so I could store it when not in use or put it in the car and take it to sewing classes. This is a very nice case, very lightweight,(my 1 year old picks it up and carries over his head, empty) lots of room.Until I saw this case I had a plastic cover on my sewing machine to keep the dust off and guess what that does not work at all.You will be very happy with this case.",4 "Great Case for the Money! After reading all the reviews - pro and con - I still decided to order this case for my new sewing machine. I figured if nothing else it would keep the dust off my machine. Well, I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived. It is NOT flimsy or light weight as others have described. It is a nice, thick plastic with firm clips on each side that lock easily and tightly. The top fits easily into the the bottom and closes without any problems. My machine isn't super heavy - but it isn't light either. I am not worried about carry it around using the handle on this case. It is roomy and worth every cent. I am more than pleased with this purchase.",4 "Excellent Quality and most important reasonably priced. Got my wife the Singer 6038 as a birhday present.Unfortunately it did not come with the carrying case. Thankfully Amazon solves all my problems. I found this Singer universal carrying case and I bought it. Great product, very durable and the finishing is as good though I would've preferred if Singer had their emblem or sign on the case.In any case,I highly recommend the product. It redefines the term VALUE FOR MONEY.",4 "Concerned Although I received all 3 of the sewing cases on Nov 8,2002. I have recieved concerned emails from Amazon telling me that they don't know when they will be delivered. Which is very refreshing in this it'll get there world. The cases are made alot better than I expected. I've had 2 other machines with cases which didn't come close to this one. The last machine didn't come with a case so I've been putting it back into the original packaging. My 2 daughters both wanted a sewing machine this Christmas. I looked at other cases personally which didn't measure up to this one. With the savings I figured I'd get mine out of the packing box finally. Thank you, Amazon.",4 "Works Great I bought both a machine and case from Amazon this past christmas for my wife. This case is well made and fits the machine very well. I recommend this case for anyone with a sewing machine that want's to keep it protected.",4 "Good for the price I bought this for my teen daughter to take back and forth to sewing club and is a bit bulky for her, but is functional.",3 "Awesome Carry Case This is a very sturdy and lightweight carry case that has enough room for my machine, cords and paperwork.",4 "Singer carrying case Very nice carrying case for sewing machine. It is sturdy and also lightweight. Ideal for traveling with sewing machine.",4 "Case works for me I'm quite happy with this case, after owning it for a few months I can now say it is holding up with use, and the Seller I bought it from was the best! I would buy again on both counts. It is storage for a Singer Commercial C-590 with room to spare.",4 "A true bargain! A novice sewer with a basic machine, I wanted a simple case to hold the machine and its accessories. This one is perfect! It's nothing fancy, to be sure, but it does its job well. The case latches easily on both sides, and my machine, foot pedal, instruction manual, and accessory box all fit inside perfectly. It's easy to carry, lightweight, and the price is low. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend this item to anyone looking for a basic case for their machine!",4 "What a Waste! Because it's ""universal,"" the machine would be loose inside this case instead of tightly fitting into a molded space. I judged it to be virtually useless, therefore, and returned it immediately for refund. My recommendation to you is simple: don't bother.",0 "Looks great. This replaces the 20+ one that came with my old machine. I expect this to last just as long.",4 "you need this if you have sewing machine recently bought Singer sewing machine - you must have this item, to carry and store the machine and accessories.Good quality and price.",3 "Nice to have a place for my machine! I love my new case. It keeps my machine safe and dust free. Good value. Recommend.",4 "Great I got this and a sewing machine for my daughter for christmas. Was wonderful that this showed up a few days before the maching.. LOL Double fun.",4 "It's a case What can I say, it's a case, it works just fine for your sewing machine. It's not top of the loine but it will do the job.",2 "prompt arrival. new in box Sewing case arrived new in box. Perfect condition, and put to use immediately. My new AND old machines both fit inside this carrying case.",4 "I present ""my case"" I bought a sewing machine that did not come with a carrying case and felt it would be beneficial and useful to have a case to store it in. During my search on line, there were so many cases that were so much higher in price, however, it was an easy choice due to the ""great price"" on the Singer 611 Universal Case and their detailed specifications that enabled me to know it would fit my machine. Was promptly shipped and fit perfect. I am so pleaed with this item.",4 "not very compact it is difficult to put under the end table where my other one lived forever. also i wish the machine would mount to this case but it doesn't. the handle could be far more compact. but its a sturdy case.",2 "Well worth the money okay people, for 12$ what are you expecting? This is actually well worth the money, we use it to store my wife's sewing machine. Its not hard to carry, and the injection molded plastic is of good quality. structurally sound, it performs its function well.",4 "Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case I take my sewing machine from my house to my friend's apartment once a week. I soon realized that the plastic case that came with my sewing machine would not work, and I would constantly worry about it while I was driving.This case is perfect. My sewing machine weighs about sixteen pounds, and I haven't once worried about the machine falling through or the case breaking. This is definitely recommended for those who travel a lot with their machines. The quality and price is fantastic. Also, if you don't use your machine very often, it's a great product to use for storage. It seals up, and it doesn't allow dust to get into the machine.Great product!",4 "Good Price, Decent Quality This case is great for storing at home but if you're traveling or moving it a lot, it may be a good idea to get another one. It doesn't hold the sewing machine in place if knocked over. Still could damage the machine. Overall, a good product especially for the price and protects against things falling on it.",2 "Dust cover, not a carrying case I bought this case as a cover for my machine a few years ago, and it was great for storing my machine when I wasn't using it very much. In the past 6 months I've started taking classes, and taking my machine with me, in this case. The handle is the MOST uncomfortable design. It's astonishing... I created my own ""padding"" handle so I can carry it further than a couple feet without pain in my fingers. My machine is not very heavy, it's just an awful design.It gets two stars instead of one simply because if you plan on putting your machine away, and never carrying it further than a couple feet, then it's probably an alright case.",1 "My Review It's a bit insane that sewing machines no longer come with covers.This particular case is a little on the cheapside material-wise,but will probably hold up if you're not putting the cover on & pullingit off constantly, as the clasp seems a bit flimsy. The handle, seemsfairly solid & sturdy enough to last, but is not the most comfortableone I've ever used. The case is roomy enough to fit a machine & a fewextras. This could also mean that your machine will be clunking back& forth inside if you aren't very careful to hold the case upright, ordon't 'pad' it a bit.This product deserves only an average rating. If sewing machinescan't automatically come with their own covers, then the onesavailable for purchase should be a little bit better in quality& made to last...It's very sad they aren't.",2 "SERVES THE PURPOSE I just purchased my first sewing machine. It came with the 611 carrying case. It is very practical. It is protecting my machine from dust and allows me to become mobil at any time with my machine. Nothing extravagant, but it serves the purpose. This is also a very good price.",3 "Basically a plastic shell I wondered how this could fit so many different machines - what you have here is a large plastic shell that you lift the sewing machine into for storage. There is no way to secure the machine to the bottom (which seems rugged enough to hold the weight) but please note, as observed by another reviewer, that your machine is then 'loose' inside the box and will likely need some sort of protective padding to prevent it from rocking around inside the case it you are actully planning to use this to transport the machine, not to mention securing the pedal and cords. The latches appear to be sturdy. I haven't had it for long enough to really give it a testing as to the quality of the plastic.I couldn't find another Singer case, so I guess this is it...",1 "Sewing machine carrying case I am a new, yet old seamstress. Sewed years ago on old Singer. Bought new one recently, and it didn't have a case. I was delighted to find this one at Amason, although a little nervous given some of the negative reviews. I find this carrying case to be just fine--it fits very nicely, is easy to use and to carry, and is plenty sturdy enough for my needs. It's also a great value for the money. I'd recommend it to anyone who does not need an extremely sturdy case.",4 "Great Case For The Money! After reading all the reviews - pro and con - I still decided to order this case for my new sewing machine. I figured if nothing else it would keep the dust off my machine. Well, I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived. It is NOT flimsy or light weight as others have described. It is a nice, thick plastic with firm clips on each side that lock easily and tightly. The top fits easily into the the bottom and closes without any problems. My machine isn't super heavy - but it isn't light either. I am not worried about carry it around using the handle on this case. It is roomy and worth every cent. I am more than pleased with this purchase.",4 "It does the job, if moderately. Not the quality of the old-fashioned cases; but, hey, what does have old-fashioned-type quality these days? It fits my new Singer 5062 with space for manuals, cords, etc. It is not a hard-shell plastic, being somewhat pliable. It's very light weight and easy to use, and sturdy enough to keep your machine clean and well-protected from dust and minor damages if stored in a closet or cabinet or even on an open shelf; but not if dropped from any considerable height, such as knocked from the table onto a hard floor.",3 "Just what I needed When I bought my new machine, I found that they no longer come with the case(!!) This product fills the bill. It protects it better than the cloth ones for a very reasonable price. I have younger kids and they can be rough on the things that are around them/ I don't have to worry about my sewing machine, it is safe in it's case!",4 "GREAT Simple Case This is a great case for the money. It is perfect for storing. Worth the money as many of the cases are a bit more expensive. Made of heavy flexible plastic similar to Tupperware. Great for keeping dust off.",4 "Case is too large for the average machine The case is wel built. It is much to large for the average size machine but it has plenty of storage so you can pack things around your machine so it will be safe.",2 "Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case I was not very pleased with this case. The handle looks like its missing a part and there is no cushion on it for ease on lifting.",1 "Affordable, Durable Protection This case is great. Rugged, but not too heavy. It protects my sewing machine, and makes it easy to transport and store. This is a must for anyone who does not have a dedicated sewing table or location from which to sew.",4 "Great case for the money This is just what I was looking for to protect my Kenmore machine from dust and the kids! Nothing fancy but plenty of room for your machine and anything else you want to carry with it. Good price in comparison to others I've seen.",3 "Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case I works OK. It's cheap and it's effecent. I don't think I would have bought, though, it if I had know it has staples to attach the metal to the plastic.",1 "Excellent protection for almost any brand of sewing machine I am a former sewing machine dealer, and I have found this sturdy, inexpensively-priced, lightweight hard-shell carrying case to be excellent for just about any common brand of sewing machine (such as Kenmore, or Brother, as well as Singer) of. It's easy to carry and easy to stow in places like closets, and affords your sewing machine protection from damage and dust.Sorry to sound a little like a commercial, but I appreciate good value and function when I find it.",4 "Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case I am really enjoying this carrying case. It is just the right size for my machine and I can fit a few extra things in there as well. It seems sturdy, but it is light and has an air tight type fit to keep dust out of my new sewing machine. It is exactly what I needed and expected.",4 "Carrying for Barb I found this case to be very good, the reason it didn't get a 5 star because it did not have separate compartments for machine and foot pedal. other than that a very nice product.",3 "Home Sewing Excellent, I have x2 and use them for both my Sewing Machine and Overlock machine",4 "Great Product for great price I bought this case for my Simplicity Fashion Pro sewing machine, and it fits perfect.",4 "A must have It seems that the last time I bought a sewing machine the case was included. That's no longer true so for an extra 20 dollars you really should get a case. This one serves the purpose and the price is right.",4 "Very handy, good price. My Kenmore sewing machine fits just fine in this. Sturdy and yet lightweight. Haven't seen a better price than this around either.",4 "A good starter kit If you sew or quilt, tool storage is always a problem. Singer's sewing kit makes a nice thread organizer, and for a beginner or for simple repair kit, it's great. Yet for most hobbyists, it's a great storage case that falls a bit short on "essentials." You'll want to substitute your own tools, such a decent pincushion, good-quality thread and metal and leather thimbles that fit your fingers.",2 "It's Deceiving!! I thought this product was great at first until I had to use the thread. It looks like it comes with a ton of thread, it's deceiving. There is very little thread on these spools, one sewing session on something that's not tiny and you'll be out buying more. I loved it as a storage case, but you'll definetly be buying more thread!!",1 "Sewing Fan Singer is the best company to buy sewing products from, in general. I just bought a sewing machine from them and needed a sewing kit (thread, bobbins, needles, measuring tape, etc.). This sew storage system is not only very compact and easy to store, but it also includes the essentials for the beginner and experienced sewer.One drawback, however: as we do not choose the colors of thread we want in this kit, the manufacurer puts all the unnecessary colors in it (colors that I do not use much anyway).In general, the product is great. I recommend it to Sewing Fans like myself.",3 "Great starter! I just recently bought this with my first sewing machine and it's a great starter package!It came with all the basic's that I needed in order to start sewing.It's compact, handy, and great quality for the price. I would suggest buying a few more things to add to this but this case comes with plenty of extra storage compartments to put all your small essentials in for starting out.For the hobbyists it seems like a great economical storage kit even if you want to switch out whats in there for your own.Overall I would defonitly recomment this kit for anyone starting out, and/or anyone looking for a nice storage unit.",3 "Great kit The colors are very bright but great kit for a beginner like myself.BUT ...... when i first opened it I didn't realize that the thread would fall out so be careful and gently pull down the sides do just open it fast and excited ..... lol",3 "OK for an organizer, but little thread on spools... No bobbins included, and space for them is not a ""clip"" but a plastic tray inside a side tray.Nice for a beginner that is starting from scratch, but thread spools are not secure & have only a little thread on them, and fold-out trays are a bit inconvenient.I would recommend for perhaps a middle school student taking a home economics class, but prolly not the best system for a more advanced seamstress.I would be VERY careful having this around smaller children, as things can fall out fairly easily. I'll prolly invest in some foam & I already have a pin cushion that wil hold the pins.The outer case is durable, but the inside leaves some to be desired... like I said... great for a beginning sewer without smaller children in the house, but then I'd STRONGLY recommend adding something to secure the items inside (perhaps velcro?)... not sure what to do to hold the spools of thread in more securely.. Any ideas would be welcome!This kit could have been done a lot better, but again for someone new to sewing, it's probably sufficient. It would be nice if it contained full spools of thread (preferably with nice cotton thread - not poly-cotton mix, as it tends to jam in many sewing machines), a better pair of scissors, a better tape measure, a pin cushion (preferably a nice one), a better system to keep things secure so the thread does fly out when it's opened, and it wouldn't have cost Singer much more to make this kit 5 star!But for the price, it's OK. It's something I'll likely pass onto my grandchildren when I find something better and they get a bit older! I would not recommend this for a serious quilter, seamstress, or fashion designer... Look elsewhere if you are serious about sewing!",2 "a bit stingy on the thread decent little kit to get you off the ground with a new sewnig machine but for 30 bux they could have provided a little more thread. Other than that it's fine.",2 "the good, the bad and the ugly Like others I believe the storage case itself is a good quality. However the quality of the thread leaves much to be desired and I wouldn't use it with quilt shop quality fabric.Actually all the enclosed items are fair to poor in quality...I gave the ""insides"" to my grandsons who are beginning sewers but I use the case itself.I've solved the falling out thread issue by storing a filled bobbin on top of each spool of thread. This bypasses the cheap plastic bobbin holder insert and keeps the spools of thread in place a bit better.Thats the good and the bad....and for me the ugly is all the florescent thread...but then my grandsons love it and they use it on their machines....Paula",2 "no bobbins the point of having a sewing kit is to have bobbins. when i bought this storage system, i was under the impression that there were 10 bobbins in the case. but there were none. so basically you just have all this pretty colored thread but no way to use it while sewing. its a waste of money, you can buy everything in the kit for less than what it costs here.",0 "Great. This Singer Sew Essentials System is for my daughter-in-law. She had never seen anything like it, so she was very impressed with it. I knew she needed the accessories, and she appreciated it.",4 "On the cheap side OK, but the thread colors are on the rare side: florescent orange and pink, etc. The ""pin cushion"" is a piece of styrofoam. You get the picture.",2 "Does great but... Make sure to tape loose needles together or else they'll fall out. I had to put them in a small plastic bag so they wouldn't fall through the cracks. Other than that, this product organizes materials well and comes with good quality items.",2 "Wonderful product Great product for my daughter; everything needed is in sewing box and is self contained.",4 "What a WONDERFUL machine !! I can't say enough good things about this Singer....it is truly lightweight ( a plus as you get older), fast to set up and most importantly, QUIET !!I do my sewing late at night (in the dining room), and don't have to worry about waking my Husband or my Grandkids (I babysit) asleep the next rooms....Quiet is a BIG plus in my book.The manual is easy to understand, the machine is easy to set up and I had no problem setting up for the "fancy" stitches, or filling a bobbin.Whether you are replacing an older sewing machine (as I was) or buying your first one, I would highly recommend the Singer 132 Featherweight Compact Efficiency Sewing Machine...I think you will be very happy with your choice!",4 "More than meets my expectations! I decided to replace an old ""clunker"" Brother sewing machine with this one, and I'm happy I made that decision! This machine is light-weight, I can lift it with one hand, and it is also SOLIDLY built. I find the engine quiet, compared to other machines. I tried all the decorative stitches, they are easy to apply by turning a knob. The machine and bobbin are very easy to thread. I am a beginner sewer, and I am happy that I made this choice. The machine came with several accessories, including a blind stitch foot, a zipper foot and a buttonhole foot. I have not tried these yet, but I do believe I am tempted to take up a sewing class and use this machine to do more than general repairs or sewing up straight lines.",4 "Great product; okay documentation Hassle-free operation; capable of everything that the product description claims. Compared with the monster I learned to sew on (a Singer 9020 -- horrible machine), this is a dream! I started sewing within five minutes of opening the box. The only caveat I have for fellow shoppers is that the manual's instructions are at times curt and the illustrations are occasionally unclear -- so unless you are familiar with sewing machines in general you may have some trouble getting started.",3 "Great for inexperienced users I am new to sewing and was overwhelmed by the all the options and price ranges when it came to purchasing a machine. I opted to start on the lower price range until I determined if it was a hobby I would keep! I purchased this machine and had absolutely no problem setting up and following the directions. It has all the basic functions, and within an hour or so I was on my way to starting my first sewing project. I love it and have no regrets about purchasing on the lower end of the spectrum. This machine has 32 stitch options but I find myself using only a few basic ones anyhow. I recommend this machine for those interested in learning the basics.",4 "Singer Featherweight 132Q Very light weight and portable. Sews absolutely great. Ease to use. Very compact. Would highly recommend!",4 "GREAT FOR BEGINNERS :) ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I MADE WAS TO BUY THIS MACHINE. I AM A BEGINNER, THIS MACHINE IS A GREAT PRICE AND VERY EFFICIENT. THE MANUAL IS VERY EASY TO READ AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT PORTABLE, A LITTLE ON THE HEAVY SIDE. THE STURDINESS IS UNBEATABLE. I BOUGHT THIS MACHINE BECAUSE OF THE REVIEWS I READ, AND MONTHS LATER I HAVE NO REGRETS. THE STORAGE WAS A BIG PLUS AND THE ACESSORIES THAT CAME WITH IT. I AM ABLE TO TEACH MYSELF HOW TO SEW..STARTING FROM THE BASICS WITH A BOOK CALL SEWING 101 FOR $25.00 AND THIS LITTLE MACHINE. A GREAT BUY ! EASY TO LEARN AND VERY COOL LOOKING.TRY TO GET IT ON SALE WITH PROMATIONS I RECEIVED MINE ON AMAZON FOR $120.00 WITH ALL THE REBATES COMBINED.",4 "Great sewing machine I have been looking for a good basic sewing machine, nothing over complicated. I am a novice when it comes to sewing and wanted a machine that I can actually operate. I took it out of the box and was sewing that very evening. The machine runs smooth and is not loud while running. It's just what I wanted and I am quite pleased with it. This is compact and lightweight, but well made.",4 "I love it!!! This is the easiest machine to use. I had an old Singer that my grandmother gave me (ancient!) and ended up throwing it away because I couldn't figure out how to load the bottom bobbin. With this machine I was ready to sew in a matter of minutes. Includes a great user manual (for those of you that, like me, aren't that well versed at sewing). Not only is it easy to set up but it is self guiding - it virtually sews for you.Great machine at a great price!",4 "Great for basic sewing I've needed a good basic sewing machine for a few years now and finally got the Singer #132. I couldn't be more pleased with it. It is light, quiet, easy to set up and practically works itself once you get started.The manual was very clear and easy to follow, although I do think it was a bit skimpy.The machine was easy to set up. Filling a new bobbin and threading the needle were a piece of cake.The foot pedal, tension adjustment and other controls were very easy to use...although I feel the reverse lever might be hard for anyone with arthritic hands, and the clutch wheel is much to easy to engage or disengage if you're turning the stitch wheel by hand.The machine does everything I ask of it, and does it brilliantly, except when I get to multiple thicknesses of fabric. It gets a little balky when I try to sew mitered corners and such-like. But other than that, I'm really impressed by the model.For someone who just needs to sew seams, repair clothing or do small projects, this machine is perfect.For the record, I grew up sewing on a 1950s-era Singer that was one of the crankiest, balkiest machines I have ever owned. I was therefore hesitant to buy another Singer. A neighbor convinced me to give the company another try, and I have to say that she was right.",4 "LOVE this machine! After reading the wonderful reviews on this machine, I bought it. I'm a beginner at sewing, and this machine is so easy to use. I absolutely love everything about it. I was sewing on my grandmother's old machine (which weighed about 50 lb.s, no joke) before I bought this one. This machine is so light and easy to carry. I love how quick and easy it is to thread the machine and the bobbin. I just love it!! Oh, and it's very quiet. I have a 13-month-old, and I sew in the room right next to her bedroom while she's sleeping. She doesn't even stir! I highly recommend this machine. It rocks!",4 "Great little machine, but... This is a very good machine for a great price -- it's easy to thread, runs smoothly and quietly. It should be known, however, that: filling the bobin requires you to take out the bobbin and thread it on top of the machine... the overall dimensions of the machine are small -- there is not much room "inside" for a lot of material. It sews well but not at top speed. The removable piece in front of the sewing plate is a little flimsy. These may be necessary compromises for all that is good about this machine.",4 "Excellent Machine for the Price! I purchased this machine specifically for the doll-making part of my studio work and it has become my favorite machine for most projects, from historic costumes to quilt piecing. It required initial adjustment to the bobbin tension, which was way too tight, but has held up beautifully to heavy use. Handles fine fabrics and denim equally well. A nice little workhorse for an excellent price!",4 "great machine! Let me start by saying I had no sewing experience at all (unless you count making aprons in home-ec twentysome years ago!) before I got this machine. I received this as a Christmas gift and by following the manual, had no trouble getting started. It took me a while to figure out patterns and all the jargon, but this machine was easy to use. Great machine for a beginner. It does lots of stuff I have not needed to use yet, so it is probably a good buy for someone more advanced as well! Very pleased overall.",4 "Don't Waste Your Money I've had this less than a year and it has been nothing but trouble. It jams up constantly, breaks thread and needles. Then to discover that the root cause of the problems is a PLASTIC gear in the mechanism. Very poor design.I got better performance from my mother's 40 year old machine.",0 "A cute, yet intelligent little working bunny This is my first sewing machine after reading on tons of reviews on different makes and brands. I settled with a Singer because my mother has several old ones and it has a reputable name.I was so excited and surprised how easy the manual was and I was sewing straight stitches and even some of the fancy stitches in less than 30 minutes. I love the size of the machine, it's relatively quiet, and it's just a cute little thing!! Bought it on Amazon for $169 about a month ago, surprised to see it now has an even further reduced price of $129. Simply amazing.",4 "Stay Away I purchased this for my wife to begin her sewing escapade. She used it for a few times and it ended up breaking...unfortunately, when it broke, it was after the warranty was already expired. The repair shop wanted over $100.00 to fix it, so not even worth it. I'd buy something a bit higher up...",0 "wears out fast We owned one of these for a year. My wife used it for a couple of hours at most - it stopped working. Customer service didn't offer any help.",1 "Always been a fussy machine We bought a Singer Featherweight 132 back in 2005 because we thought it would be a good machine for a newbie to sewing. I chalked up the 3 needle breaks that happened right away, as well as all the thread breaking, stitch problems, bobbin snarling, and so on, to my ignorance. But things went so badly that I gave up and put the machine away for about 3 years. Last fall I got it back out and, with the help of my mother, got it running well enough to make curtains for three rooms in my house plus a baby blanket and burp cloth set. I thought I was finally home free.This morning I was finishing up curtains for a bedroom and the machine jammed up so that the arm will no longer move and there's a horrible ""clunking"" sound if you try to force it. I've looked around inside and I think it's the cheap plastic gear part that other folks have mentioned because everything else seemed fine.I believe I'll just ask for a different machine for Mother's Day and get some advice from people who work with sewing machines for a living. Apparently our research steered us wrong with this one, which is too bad because I was just starting to feel comfortable with it.",1 "Works for me... I bought this from Amazon 3 years ago; it's the first machine I've owned myself. I don't sew all the time, but I've made several household and clothing items with it over the years. I'm not sure it would stand up to heavy use, but it has been just fine for me. The instructions were sufficient to get me going and fix minor issues that have come up. I did manage to break a needle for the first time the other day, and it has begun to jam more frequently. It still does what I need it to, though, and stores away easily in a closet while not in use.",3 "Junk This was supposed to be a gift, but it broke after 3 uses, sent in and after 35 days we got it back and it broke again. It took 45 days but they sent a new one and it broke after about 4-5 uses. The cheap nylon gearing is the problem so after a few uses on normal cotten material, the gears strip and the arm locks in position. Avoid at all costs.",0 "Singer Featherweight 132Q I recently acquired a used Singer Featherweight 132Q which was only used twice prior to my purchase. Although I like that it is lightweight and easy to use, I found it to be very noisy. I do not know if this is typical of the machine, but I would prefer it to be quieter.",3 "lightweight machine good for lightweight jobs I bought this machine a few years ago but just pulled it out now to make a few tutus for my niece. I've already gone through 3 broken needles. Tulle is not a heavy duty fabric by any means but once you try and gather some material for layering, the needle breaks.I'm sad to say that this was a bad investment. I would have rather paid more for a better machine.",0 "Sadly disappointed I picked this machine based on the 5 star rating and the reviews. When it arrived and I assembled it, the first thing I noticed was the accessory box had a corner broken off...which was not in the box...plus the little connection arm was broken so the box would not even attach to the machine. I emailed the Singer company and they promptly sent me a replacement machine which is actually the 'Q' model. When I purchased from Amazon, there was a free sewing machine case offer included...(although the machine actually cost much more a few weeks ago when that was being offered). In order to get the free case, I would have to send in the code from the box but now that the machine is going back to Singer, I can't cut up the box to remove the code so I am not going to get the free case after all! I am very disappointed in the lack of quality of the machine I got plus the fact that I paid way too much money for a problem which is not completely resolved and now I have a machine (without a case) which Is not what I wanted in the first place!",0 "Easy to use serger This is the first serger I have ever used. I was afraid to thread it but the accompanying dvd and written directions made it easy. I've swapped out the thread and the needles multiple times with very little effort except threading the needles due to space limitations for your hands, but there are tools for that which I am considering. Some of the manual is incorrect but it's easy enough to figure out what they are trying to say. It's a nice compact size so I can have it on the same table as my sewing machine and switch between them easily.",4 "Nice Little Machine I've never owned a serger before, so I can't compare this machine to anything else. I've always wanted one, but they look so scary...especially threading it! I was just tired of straight stitching and then zig zagging my seams. Plus, no knits on my regular machine.At first I just couldn't get a decent, balanced stitch. But with time and patience (I'd say about two hours), I got there. This machine works fine for my personal use and I thinks it's a nice little machine for the price. It saves me tons of time. Practice, practice, practice on fabric scraps and watch the DVD that comes with it. It's very helpful. The manual is so-so. I'm glad I bought it. Also, I've looked on the web and there are several sites that carry parts for this machine. I'm asking my husband to get me some of the optional feet for my birthday.",3 "Singer 14SH654 Serger Serger is easy to thread. Not difficult to thread as others stated. Just follow the manual from manufacturer. Remember that this machine handles mostly lite to medium fabric only. Unless you can adjust the pressure for the presser foot correctly, don't sew heavy fabric on this baby or you will bend your presser foot holder and cause your presser foot to not catch the threads to form the serge properly/not at all. When I did it, I simply moved it back into position. It works like it suppose to. I did end up buying most of the presser feet for this serger though. It did cost me much more (another $75 total), but needed it in order to experiment with the different styles.",3 "Excellent to work with I love my Serger. I am still getting use to it but from what I have seen so far it has been one of my best purchases yet.",4 "Not worth the money! My first serger I purchased back in the mid 80's was a Singer. I had it for over 20+ years and never had any trouble with it. I took it in for some routine maintenance and I got it back with the tensions all messed up. I ended up just buying a new Singer model 14SH654 at Walmart. From the get-go, the motor smells hot when I use it. The needles they tell you to use I can only find through the internet on Singer's website. It's very time-consuming to thread. The manual is definitely not user-friendly. Whoever wrote it must have been an engineer or rocket scientist! I am extremely disappointed with the performance of this machine. I will never buy another Singer product!",1 "Her name is Valerie :) We had our getting-acquainted date last night and she works like a dream. There's an instructional DVD in the box but I read the paper manual instead (also in the box) and it is clear (enough) and concise (enough) that folks with a functional comprehension of the English (or French or Spanish) language will be fine with it.Easy to disable the cutting blade, the factory settings work fine for what I'm doing (simple seams in clothes) and she's not incredibly loud or obnoxious.I love her. :)",4 "maquina muy bien! la maquina es excelente producto! todo el proceso se realizo sin ningún inconveniente! buen precio! recomendado 100% gracias!",3 "excellent serger! The description for the this serger and all the info was perfectly accurate and shipping was remarkably fast! I ordered this in the morning and it was here the next morning! it was awesome! I love this serger, it was a great deal and it was exactly what I was looking for. kudos to you!",4 "Great Sewing Machine It is more then what I was expecting, when my wife saw the machine(it was a gift for her) she liked it, but when she started using it she loved it. Since she got the machine she has not stop using it. The price is just what I had in my budget, it is GREATTTTT. Thank You AMAZON.",4 "My First Serger The Singer 14SH654 is a good little serger for my first serger machine use. I wanted a machine that binds/serges edges well but am not interested in creating fancy edges. One of the bottom threads is a bit difficult to connect. That is the reason for a 4 star rating, not a 5. Otherwise, I like it very much. Even as a newbie to sergers, I've had no problems with thread breaking.",3 "No major problems.... My biggest problem was probably the needles that came with the machine, but I was working on a project sewing canvas and denim, so what do you expect?! I took the needle information to my local Bernina store. They didn't have the same needles but told me to use Bernina 130/705 H Universal (90/14) needles. They have been just fine! I haven't had any problems since I am no longer sewing canvas and denim.I haven't messed with the differential feed yet, but I'm not a big sewer.I recently figured out how to use the rolled hem stitch and love it!",4 "It should be recalled.... I purchased this model from Joanns 3 days ago. I have had years of experience with a 5-thread serger, so I know how a serger is supposed to work. The swatch of material under the needle showed a perfect 4-thread stitch when it was set up, (right out of the box)and I attempted to stitch on the same swatch of material. It was a mess. After investing about 18 hours in trying to get this machine to sew (I had resorted to trying only 2 threads utilizing the spreader)I contacted Singer and was given various ""tips"" to try as the tension would not hold for over 10 stitches, then would loop-de-loop for a few stitches, and go back to serging properly for only a few stitches. I was told it was a problem with the tension holding (yes, I knew that) and since it was under warranty I could take it to one of 2 dealers in the State, each dealer located approximately 2-1/2 hours away.It is easy to thread, yes, but the light is a big problem. It is an LED light and only if there is no other light source you can see to sew with it. Unless you sew in the dark, consider a different purchase.After reading the reviews (which I wish I had done before purchasing this serger) I ordered a Brother1034D from Amazon. I've used only Singer machines for the past 40 years, but after this experience I doubt I'll swear by the Singer Brand again.",0 "Exellent serger I bought this Singer serger (my first and only) at Walmart about 3 years ago. I also bought my first Brother sewing machine there the year before. They have both been excellent machines and low prices.The instruction book that comes with the serger explains threading, what each part is and how it works also how to make different stitches. Never want to lose that booklet. I had my machine up and running within minutes. It does take patience in threading it the first time but it is all color coded to show how to run each thread throughout the machine. After the first threading, the instruction books shows an easy way to change out colors of thread without rethreading the whole machine.I had no problems finding the needles. They are sold everywhere and are called Singer overlock/serger 2022. I can't remember the number right off the top of my head but it is the number the serger calls for and it has 2 different sizes of needles in the package.The Singer serger sews beautiful stitches. I've made many baby clothes, my own clothes and all sorts of things with my Singer serger. Now I would be lost without it. (I won't say the same thing for other Singer machines and especially not the Singer Futura.)There is no need spending huge prices for other brand name sergers that do the same thing. If you are considering purchasing a 5 thread serger, ask yourself if the very few extra stiches are going to be used often enough to warrant spending an extra $200- $400.I give this Singer serger a 4 star in all ways. I use mine almost daily and am very pleased with it.",4 "Great Serger for the Price! This is a great serger! I purchased one two years ago, and purchased a second one this year for specialty serging. This machine is not difficult to thread, operate and maintain at all. I have never had any problems with my sergers, and I have always owned Singers! I believe that the negative responses posted are due to lack of operator knowledge on how to operate and maintain these machines. If you have never used a serger, I recommend taking a class first, or purchasing the Complete Guide to serging. It will make a world of difference!!",3 "Disappointed... Bought this at Walmart thinking that being a Singer it should be a decent machine. After a few days, thread got all tangled up inside which I can understand can happen. Problem is that the threading directions and pictures in the manual are so lame, and the color coding is a joke, so it was impossible to get it re-threaded. Funny thing is it says right on the box that it is color coded for foolproof threading! There is no color coding on the more detailed pathways the thread must take. I have been a dentist for 27 years and am used to detailed work (machine is for my daughter), but there is no way anyone can thread this machine using only the directions provided. The manual does not even show enough detail to see where the thread is going. I could not find any other directions online. Very disappointed in Singer's lack of regard for the consumer. Returned to Walmart and told manager to pull it from the shelves.",0 "2 Defective Machines in a Row!!! I bought this machine from Joann's and it wouldn't sew a tight stitch at ALL. The seam would pull apart, revealing about 1/2 inch of thread (on the OUTSIDE of the garmet). I played with the tension for hours but it didn't do any good.On top of that, the light bulb started flickering about 30 minutes into sewing (no, not sewing. . . ""trying"" to sew). Eventually the light just went out. If you tapped the side of the machine where the light is, it would flicker on for a split second before going out again.So, I took the machine back for an exchange. This one actually sews quite well. . . but the light went out after about 30 minutes. What's worse is that the manual says NOTHING about how to replace the light. I unscrewed the casing where the bulb is, but the bulb appears to be BUILT INTO the machine. It's not like any bulb on a sewing machine that I've ever seen!I wrote Singer an email, asking how I'm supposed to change the light. . . waiting on a reply. I'd stay away from this machine for a while. I've a feeling they're going to be put on recall soon.",0 "A decent machine - gets the job done Having never used or purchased a serger before, I bought this one on clearance and set it up. It was tricky to get started, but once I found out what my errors were I was on my way. You must set the threads deep enough into the tension discs. I've sewn baby items and they've turned out nicely. I'm pleased overall with my purchase. Now I just have to practice!",3 "Don't waste your time and money I purchased this machine thinking it would live up to the Singer Name, (even purchased a gathering foot, which by the way no attachements come with this machine,) boy was I wrong, the first time I used a different setting on the tension for gathering it never worked right again, no matter how it was set. I contacted support and they told me that it could be due to using different brands of thread, or setting the tension differently, anyway I got the run around. I have been a professional seamstress for over 30 years and know how to set tension and know about quality thread. They also told me to get it corrected I would have to send it to a repair shop, keep in mind that this machine was less than three weeks old! It worked a total of about one week. So I boxed it up and returned it to Wal-Mart and ordered a EZ Lock and it is working beautifully! and guess what, you can use different brands of thread.",0 "you might want to consider another machine i ordered this exact serger through ebay, the bulb was busted and it didnt sew very well no matter how much i tried to work with the tensions. the seller was great and sent me a new one right away, the exact model. the serging is ok right out of the box, but if you change the threads and have to adjust the tension, forget it. the serging is terrible. i think the tensions in these machines are not very good quality, honestly, i dont know what its problem is. it's become very frustrating working on it for hours, reading and rereading the instruction manuel, and threading and rethreading. well, i'm on my way to the sewing repair shop!",0 "Decent machine for the money (Experienced Sewer) Singer Serger model 14SH644/645This was a Birthday gift from my husband. I am a sewer of custom girl's clothes and a quilter. While you can do both without a serger, a serger makes it easier.When my husband made his choice on which model to get me, it was based solely on price. He bought the one that fit the budgeted amount for the gift. I really doubted the serger would be the best one out there, but was happy to play with it.I was hesitant at first, it looked way too complicated. I dove right in...first using the fabric that came under the foot (knowing full well that the settings can move during shipping) and saw they needed to be adjusted just a bit. After adjusting the settings, I took some fabric I was using on a current project and played. I was happy with the stitch quality. Then...I tried the dreaded rethreading. I knew that was going to be the absolute worst. It did take some practice. It did take several attempts to get it just right. But the confidence it gave me was worth it.For the next several months, the only complaint came with the light. It is an LED that apparently has a short in it. On sometimes and not others. I just got a good Ott light to use on the desk beside it and it is fine.Then the disaster happened. My small son played with it. Every single setting was changed. Several days of working with it to try and put it back right was useless! I sat it aside and pretended it wasn't there for another couple of months.I then pulled out the DVD. Watching it reminded me that it was just a machine and I could master it again. Pulling out the manual, I worked on it for several days. Once I would get one stitch perfect I wrote down the settings and the type of fabric I was using. Then I would go to another stitch.As with any sewing machine, you get what you pay for, and with any machine you get what you put into it. If you are determined to make it work you can. Just depends on how much effort you are willing to put into it.Do I dream of an air threader with all the bells and whistles and millions of feet? Yes! But, for the time being, I am staying with what I have.",3 "Good Good serger sewing machineJust got a few problem with belt and the looper needle.have to order the new one to replace those parts.If it possible to sell spare part together with the machinethat would be good for some one like me international customerso i don't have to order online from others website for the partsI need to replace and wait 1-2 weeks to get those parts.",3 "New owner I am new to using this type of machine. I have over 50 years experience in using various brands of sewing machines. The reason for buying this Singer is because I have had very good experiences with Singer products in the past and the price was very low at Walmart. I was really surprised by the speed in which I could complete projects. I made two outfits for my granddaughters in less than 3 hours, counting the finish work. The only thing I do not like about this product is the fact that there is no information about types of thread or how to get the special pressure feet needed for special projects. I discovered, on my own, that I can use regular spools of thread just by removing the adapter used for cones. I,also,found that threading the loopers was a bit tricky, but I did it with several tries. The DVD was very helpful. So far, I am very satisfied with my machine.Martha Funkhouser",3 "Broken in 20 Minutes! I have been sewing on a 20 year old Brother serger that broke in the middle a project. I ran to Walmart and bought this Singer off the shelf out of desperation. At first I was impressed because it was really easy to thread - way quicker than my old Brother. The stitch looked nice but I was immediately concerned about the squeaky noises all the moving parts were making. It sounded very cheap. Then after about 20 minutes of sewing I heard a loud CLUNK and see that my right needle thread has broken. I try re-threading and it breaks again...I look inside to investigate and see the needles are scraping against the lower looper arm - which means that it had somehow gotten bent in the few minutes I had been using it. I looked at the loopers and the metal looked so thin I think I could have bent it with my finger. I will be taking this back to Walmart tomorrow for a refund. I am going to buy the Brother 1034D - it is comparable in price and has way better reviews.",0 "Meh, Bought this from Walmart as an emergency serger, just for temporary use. While it worked allright, I wouldn't buy it for regular use. I have a brother serger as my main machine, which I find infinitely easier to use, and more consistent. The singer machine I found extremely hard to thread, and very noisy and rattly sounding. It did do it's job, but it wasn't great. Affordable though. Meh.",2 "Great gift for girlfriend My girlfriend has been hinting at this serger for a while. Got it for her on Valentine's day. She loves it. It does a lot more than she thought would too, (Cuts as it finishes!).",4 "love it I love it. In my haste I did not telescope the thread guides and caused it to come unthreaded. It took a while to figure out how to re-thread it so there is a learning curve on it but I love it.",4 "THe worst Serger - ever! Bought this Singer Serger NEW, from the Viking/USEW center in Joann's January 2008. I have 30 Years sewing experience and am a ASG member.This machine has been horrendous. I gave it a try, thought it was a good price, it was on sale, and with the present economy was hoping it would be a good buy. Save Your MONEY and BUY A Better BRAND! You are going to want to pay the few extra dollars and go with something better. After numerous trips to MANY Joanne stores, this has been used once!For a first timer you will be so frustrated , it will turn you off Sergers!I am trading it in for a Huskavarna or Babylok",0 "Singer Serger I bought this Singer serger as a back up machine,it is good for what it can do, but you get what you pay for. I would recommend going up to the next model.",2 "Works very well for price I have been sewing for 16 years and have been using the same serger since, it was a simplicity, well it finally got it's last stitch today, so being a daily sewer I needed a new serger. I didn't want to spend $400.00 again on one, so I seen this was for just under $200.00 and picked it up. Since the serger comes from the factory they need adjusting and sometimes re-threading and the tension fixed.Since I knew how to do all that it only took me about 30 minutes to get it all running perfectly. I have to say this machine is so much easier to thread then my older one, some will find it difficult, I can understand that because you are coming from a sewing machine with one threading device to a serger with 4 and trust me, this one is really easy to thread. Just give the machine a chance to show you what it can do and the most thing you have to be with a serger is patient. The one thing I did not like is the screwdriver for the screw to the needle is not the right size, I had to use my eyeglass screwdriver. Overall I give this machine a 5 star, as being nice for the price. Now lets see if it will last for 15 yrs.",4 "Cheaply made and not recommended for the serious sewer I bought this item at Walmart for $229 and was excited to begin sewing my first project. That was a huge mistake. The thread kept popping out of the tension on #3 no matter what I did. I tried tightening it several times, went back to directions repeatedly looking for what I could have done wrong, though everything appeared to have been done correctly. To finish the initial project I was sewing I ended up having to hold thread #3 by hand to create the right tension to finish sewing. Thank goodness for dexterity! The other major problem I had was the machine jumped around a lot on my sewing table as it sewed. It didn't weigh enough to hold it in place, nor were there any suction cups on the bottom to keep it stable. I ended up having to chase the machine down while I was holding thread #3! I'm sure it all looked quite comical, but it was WAY too much of a hassle for me. I returned the item to Walmart, got my money back and went to a local sewing shop and found a Janome serger that didn't cost too much more. The Janome threads beautifully with perfect tension and has little suction feet to hold the machine in place while sewing. Going from the Singer to the Janome in the same day made it very clear to me what a cheap piece of junk the Singer is. As a side note, I asked the repairman at the sewing shop about the Singer and he says he won't carry them anymore because they break too often. 3 Months later and I haven't had a single problem with my Janome!",0 "I would not buy this machine if I had it to do over Two stars because it does serge all right.BUT... it's a bizarre model that I can't find needles for. I've been to my local Singer dealer, manual in hand, to try to get him to order needles for it. Been on the phone to Singer's 1-800 number a half dozen times getting part numbers and numbers of service centers from New York to Michigan. One service center said "we don't sell that machine. why would we stock parts for it."In fairness, after enough calls the 1-800 number said they'd send me a "sample pack" of two needles... which hardly gives me a lot of confidence as to what I'll do some months down the line.And the New York place said they'd look into it and phone me back in a few days.But folks, my time is too valuable to spend chasing around like this.So... I'd recommend sticking with another brand, unless making frustrating phone calls is one of your particular hobbies....",1 "kay -experienced sewer bought this machine from Wallmart when my old serger broke in the middle of sewing a project. Did not read any reviews until after I had sewn on it. I found it excellent, and much less in price than I had expected to pay. I bought my first serger in the 70's a Juki and it was a devil to thread - traded it in . for a MyLock in about 85 - neither of them had differential feed . I like this one lot and think it is a good value .",3 "very poor design I have been using a similar priced brother serger for years and when it broke I couldnt find it in my town so i purchased this singer machine.I am returning it tomorrow.i am rather good at threading sergers and have used many other models besides my own with no dificulties (its still a pain though). but this machine makes it as dificult as possible.the #1 & #2 threads go through these loops that they seem to come out of pretty easily while the machine is in use.the #3 & #4 thread that go through the needles could not be harder to thread. the machine has an arm that sticks out just to the right of the needles (it is for the cutting blade i believe) which makes it nearly impossible to thread with your right hand. and even while threading with your left the arm blocks most of your view. making this very dificult.the tension dials already began slipping from the factory setting after no more then 10 min of use and had to constently be adjusted to keep them at the right tension.i did like how the threading instructions were very well marked on the machine (although a very important part for thread #2 was left off the drawing which makes it inoperable without this one instruction which you do find in the manual). i also liked how the tension was clearly marked on the machine. but after 10 min of use those settings were already wrong.the machine itself does not feel as quality as the similar Brother 1034D model. at first i thought the threading looked easier but after threading it several times it in fact is much more time consumming and much more dificult. the machine also sergers at a slightly slower pace.i am very disapointed with this machine and will be returning it and ordering the Brother 1034D instead. that seems to me to be the best machine for the cost (although once the coil inside stretches it is not repairable (says the guy at the repair shop). although i had the same machine for 4 years and i used it on a daily basis for my evening business. so it got lots of use. after the 1st year i had to baby the tension but it still worked!).",0 "needs #2022 serger chromium needles i purchased this machine from walmart in store in november 2005 as it had a free arm that is small enough to trim and hem ladies slacks.this is important to my type of sewing as i always seem to be doing circular stitching on ready to wear as well as fashion sewing.i am very pleased with the speed of stitching and the ease of threading. the manual is excellant. also the singer company website has a full color threading guide to print out if you need a large sized picture. the #2022 needles are hard to find in stores however singer website has them in 5 packs for 5 dollars each i have ordered 5 packs as they are combo of size 11 and 14. they are special because of the longer grooves front and back to reduce friction in high speed sewing. however my manual says #2020 may be used but you have to tinker with the tensions. in regard to the creeping or machine walking i have the machine on a sturdy surface, an old typewriter table from a second hand office supply store that is on wheels and has side extensions. i placed the machine on a vinyl placemat and this cured the creeping and quieted the sound as well. for 193 dollars i got a good deal.however i would suggest this for a person who has sewn with sergers or someone who can go to an experienced sewer.",3 "sew-sew machine Bought from WalMart in 2005 and have used it a lot. Just replaced with Brother 1034D which is quieter and easier to thread. Singer vibrates a lot and walks all over the place even with suction cups and I use a rubber sink mat under it. I do use regular sewing machine needles with it and have not had a problem. The tension is extremely difficult to adjust and it won't hold. Even if it does hold, it will sew differently from one session to the next. That has frustrated me a great deal - plus having to re-thread frequently. But, it has held up through many hours or sewing.",2 "I found this serger worked surprisingly well ! I just bought this model locally because I wanted it really quickly to do some projects. I'm surprised at how easy it is to use. It's smooth, to me it's quiet, sits stable and has not caused any problems.I have a few tips: Read the reviews both positive and negative but be prepared to discount a lot of it. Obviously if it's not working you have to return it.Tip #2 - watch the DVD instructions and follow along on your machine. I use a flashlight and magnifying glass. Mine came pre-threaded with all white thread. Do not unthread it. Check that the thread paths look good and that nothing got tangled or jumped off the tensioners for example.Tip #3 - start serging on the piece of scrap they left on the machine. You will see if it's working immediately. Serge on your scrap cloth, then serge on a project where you can use white thread. It took me a little effort to sew in a straight line for example as I got used to the machine.I made a few hand towels with hemp terry fabric and wanted finished edges. This is as simple a project as can be. If you aren't able to serge at this point then you're in trouble. The machine worked fine for me. The tensions were all good preset on 3. Later I tried adjusting these for different effects.Last tip I'm giving - I changed the two loop threads which are the difficult ones. What I did was tie one knot to tie the original white thread with the new color thread I wanted to use then I slowly pulled the new thread through the guides all the way past the foot. Do this carefully, manually pulling the thread at different points of the path to make sure the knot passes okay - don't just pull at the end by the foot. I did one thread then the other. To change the needle threads is way too simple so I did not need any special trick.In summary this serger worked well for me pre-threaded and re-threaded with the trick described above. If I am unable to thread it manually later that would be a separate issue. I found the sewing smooth and controllable, the cutter worked great, I had mine on a wood TV table and it never walked, I found it quiet for me and I was serging well past midnight. This was the cheapest serger that I've seen but I would have paid the extra $20-$40 to get a different make if they were available locally. I went to two stores that had one each. I bought one and somebody else bought the other. I noticed it was gone when I went back to buy serger thread in those large spools. This was on 12/18/2008. I have just enough time to make some items as presents. I would recommend you give it a try.",3 "FRUSTRATED!!!!! I have to admit right off that I am not an experienced serger, but I do have good sewing experience. This machine has been such a nightmare for me!!!! I was so excited to get my first serger, but I am having nothing but problems and have not been able to finish one single thing. ARG! It threaded pretty easily with clear color-coded instructions but nothing else has worked. Three needles have broken, one bent (I'm only sewing flannel here!). Now I am out of needles and as others have mentioned, they aren't easy to find. I will have to order new neddles online which is fine with me at the moment as I could use the week long break from this frustating machine! I'll give it one more go when the new needles arrive, and perhaps a trip to the 'local' singer dealer 35 miles miles away, but I may be returning this machiine.",1 "Meh... I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews of this serger. Because of the reviews, I decided to buy the Brother that is priced similarly but with better reviews. However, I had a gift card to Joann and this was the only serger they sold, so I ended up getting this one figuring I could return it if it was as bad as the reviews say.I was pleasantly surprised to take it out of the box and immediately begin serging. It came already threaded and ready to go. I had no serging experience and it took less than 2 minutes to figure out how to start. After a week or so of regular use, a thread broke. I figured, ""Here it comes. Here comes the part everyone is complaining about."" I looked at the manual and it took just a few minutes to rethread the broken thread and start serging again. Again, I cannot figure out what everyone is complaining about.For a final test before I wrote this review, I decided to unthread and then rethread the whole machine. It wasn't that it was that hard, it was tricky to thread the needles, but really it wasn't that big of deal using the tweezers that the machine came with. Honestly, I found threading my regular sewing machine for the first time more challenging when I first began sewing than I did puzzling out how to thread this serger. So I'm very pleased with this purchase. It serges well and is easy to use, so I'm happy.EDITED 1/13/12The tension got wonky after a few months, and I haven't been able to use it. I had a friend who is quite experienced with sergers look at it, and she wasn't able to adjust the tension to get it working properly again. So it's just been sitting on my sewing table collecting dust. I will probably take it to get serviced, but I hate to shell out the money to have it serviced when it is still so relatively new. However, I haven't come up with any better options. As a result, I'm knocking off a couple of stars because it only really functioned well for a few months.EDITED 12/9/12I did take it to a repair shop and spent $65 to get it serviced. It has worked fine since then. If I had to do it over again, I would have bought a different brand, but that being said, after servicing, this serger has worked fine again.",2 "What a nightmare!!! I have been sewing most of my 56 years - started out standing at my mother's treadle machine before I ever started to school. I have had plenty of experience with both sewing and serging machines. I have been a loyal Singer user because I was always satisfied with the ease of use, and the value for the dollar...until I met this serger. I purchased it online through Amazon. I spend many more hours threading and rethreading this machine than I do sewing with it. Even tying on a new color of thread and pulling it through does not work with this machine. Every color change of thread, I spend at least an hour trying to get all the spools to work together. The thread breaks constantly, and I cannot count the number of broken or bent needles I have had sewing nothing heavier than cotton quilting squares. I kept thinking I had to be doing something wrong, but according to the manual and DVD the machine was set up correctly. Do not depend on the manual or DVD to explain how to set the tensions though - nowhere does it tell you the difference in the needle tension controls and the differential feed tension. That is all guess work.After dealing with this nightmare for a year now...I am ready to simply throw it in the trash and find a better serger. Singer lost a long time customer with this piece of junk. I could not even attempt to regain any of my costs by selling it somewhere like eBay because my conscious would not allow me to pass this machine along to another innocent user.Steer clear of this serger, it is not worth the price no matter how good the value seems.Singer 14SH6540 Differential Feed Serger Sewing Machine",0 "crochet nylon thread First time user of this thread. Adds a wonderful sheen but is stiff and I haddifficulty holding it. Very tiring but that is more my hands problem than thethread. Probably need to stick with yarn. Made a cute hat.",3 "crochet nylon thread First time user of this thread. Adds a wonderful sheen but is stiff and I haddifficulty holding it. Very tiring but that is more my hands problem than thethread. Probably need to stick with yarn. Made a cute hat.",3 "good works great! was going to make my own but did not feel like it. I Recommend this for sure. I use the top half of a pool stick for a beating rack :D",4 "Nice... ...bucket is great for soaking and cleaning the brushes in. The grill in the bottom is especially good for getting the paint off the brushes. My only real complaint is the mesh in the grill is a little small and hard to clean...",3 "The Bucket This bucket and screen combo is very useful. Fill it with thinner (Note 1), and away you go. Brush cleaning is a breeze.Note 1: The bucket is made from HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). Check the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the storage requirements of your thinner before you pour your thinner into the bucket. To save you a little bit of searching, HDPE is resistant to Naphtha (a common petroleum derivative used as a paint thinner).",3 "cleaner bucket and screen One of those ideas that make you wish you were born earlier so you could have thought of it:)I would have given it 5 stars but the lid seals up so tight that it can sometimes be hard to get off, which might be a problem for some people who are weaker or old and can't work their hands that good anymore. Don't get me wrong, I think it is wonderful that it seals up so good because I travel around with mine and I dont have to worry about it spilling or leaking out on anything...Im just saying that some people might have a hard time with it is all.But over all Im very pleased with my decision to purchase this item. I wasnt going to buy it at first because it seemed like an unnecesary item, boy was I wrong, anyone who paints with any kind of medium could benefit from this- the screen in the bottom makes getting the debris off so much faster and more thoroughly than just shaking the brush in a class jar or something. Again, good decision and i recommend it to anyone- what could it possible hurt to give it a shot, I did and Im happier for it.",3 "Great product-could be better... Although Bob Ross products tend to be pricey, the products are of great quality. This product is a great idea and well worth the cost.There is a plastic screen in the bottom of the bucket. Put some paint thinner in the bucket...enough to go over the screen by a 1/4"". Passing the brush over the screen will clean the brush quite well.The only con is that the bucket isn't deep enough, and rigorous brush cleaning tends to create splashes, but if you're careful, you won't spill much. I use a drop cloth or a puppy pad around the area so I won't make a mess. Happy painting!",3 "bottom fell out Not a very good product!!!!! When you let the thinner set in the pail for a lenght of time, the bottom eats away the seam. I found it better to go down to the local hardware store and buy one of their mixing buckets!",1 "Paint thinner ate thru plastic over mesh My husband used this for 2 days. By the end of the second day, the plastic covering the wire mesh screen partially deteriorated. The next day the exposed metal was starting to rust. Cheap product!",0 "Works Well The bucket works well at cleaning your bushes keeping your hands clean. My only complain is the lid is very hard to get off. There is no tab to open it you have to have a screw driver to open it.",3 "Good Product. It's just a bucket with a small stand in it with a built in plastic screen across the top. Pour in your thinner and you can clean your brushes twice as fast cause the paint settles through the screen and hits the bottom leaving the 1/2 way clean thinner on top still. Lid fits TOO tight for my preference. I need a paint can opener just to open this. There is a ridge on the bucket that lines up on the ridge of the lid which makes a perfect extra seal. Notice I say EXTRA because there is already the seal from the top plastics touching inside. So double leak guard, but I have yet to be able to open it up with my bare hands. Maybe a little 1/2 inch notch for a finger to be able to slip under the lid would make it better/easier.Other than that. It's just an overpriced bucket!",4 "not worth $5.00 This product is so small that I may have trouble cleaning the wide brushes. I would have been better off, using a coffee can.they are about the same size (small can), and I get to drink the coffee first.",0 "Be careful I have not used this item yet, but I did enjoy watching Bob use it in his videos, however, it was the most frustrating product to OPEN. There is no lift for the lid and you don't twist it, you have to pry it open with a tool such as a screwdriver or something similar. I don't believe it will ever be closed again!!!!! The Brush Cleaning Bucket needs a better ""opening"".",0 "Happy! I am pleased with this product. I have waited a long time to get all that I needed, and will soon be ready to paint my own happy little trees! :)",4 "soft, thick and spreadable paint A nice option i fyou need white paint fast... highly fast drying and thick , it is very smoothe and mixes well.",4 "Limited usability I have tried this Book Light with a hard cover book that measures 6x9.2 in. The light is bright enough at the top and in the middle of the book, but near the end of the page the brightness is very poor.If you want to use it for smaller (pocket sizie) books than it's ok. Otherwise, look for something better.",2 "Great line-weight wide format paper We use this in our Epson 9900. We love the HP Inkjet Coated Paper line, we also use the 24"" wide and 36"" wide. The only reason the 18"" receives 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because it is more costly per square foot then the 24"" wide. We use the 18"" primarily for temporary banners and architectural prints. Ink never smudges or bleeds and is bright and colorful. We also like the brightness of this inkjet coated paper versus some typical engineering bonds which are not as bright white.",3 "Exactly what I wanted This pencil sharpener is sturdy & effective. It is exactly what I was looking for. Not much more to say about it... it is in fact a pencil sharpener after all.",4 "Now this is one good sharpener I sure wish I could find this locally as the price with shipping is a bit high. However, it is a great sharpener for crayons, which is what I was looking for. My grandchildren really enjoy using it and it made super points on the crayons.",4 "amazing patterns I have ordered different kind of papers for wrapping my soaps (origami, wrapping papers etc) but unfortunately these papers have the wrong size. The patterns are really lovely and my daughter loves them for her cut and paste projects but I can't use them for my initial intention. But, they are very beautiful nevertheless.",4 "Beautiful My daughter loves the set! She is having so much fun being to creative.Thank you",4 "Wish it worked better The only way I get this to work is by standing on it!!! but the result is great",2 "Low quality, sometimes gets job done I purchased this item to create something DIY for my wedding this September. Ot of the box, my sister tried to use it on plain office paper but was unsuccessful...the bits of paper became lodged in the punch and some effort was required to free up the punch.It will work with ample, even pressure, but there is still a tendency for it to become clogged. It does not work well with thicker papers but I will punch it through aluminum foil a couple times to see if it will sharpen it up.",2 "Exactly what I was looking for I plan on using this for making wedding decor, so it's perfect. The punch itself was alot bigger than I expected, but it does what its supposed to.",4 "good paper punch I bought this to incorporate the ""double happiness"" symbol throughout our wedding paper products. I used it with vellum, paper, and heavyweight paper (not cardstock). It held up for all the projects I had going. Sometimes the punch would stick because there were little paper bits stuck inside, and I would need to use tiny tweezers to extract them. Other than that, it's a sturdy paper punch with a nice modern design for a character that all too often appears in more traditional styles/ fonts.",3 "Savage ProMatte 16""x20"" matte with 11""x14"" opening When I couldn't find this product in my local store I searched on line and found it here. Ordering was easy and delivery was extremely prompt.",4 "good for drafting paper, not good for invitations I had purchased this thinking that I could use it as a vellum overlay for invitations/cards, but the vellum isn't quite transparent enough for that. Also, if printing onto the paper via an inkjet printer, be careful to let the ink dry fully otherwise it will smear.",2 "U think it's vellum but it's not So u think ur buying vellum paper - that thick, transparent, strong paper.... But you are not. It's thin and its not that transparent.",0 "Vellum Paper This is fine quality paper. It has a good finish and is 100% cotton. I bought it because 9lb, 100% cotton onion skin paper seems to be an historical artifact. This 16lb vellum is a very nice substitute",4 "Vellum This translucent vellum is perfect for my needs. It makes color pencil designs jump right off the page!",4 "Pet Set Sizzix Sizzlits 38-8028 Can be used with the sizzix die cutting machine converter, sizzix sidekick or the Zip'e Mate die cutting systems.",4 "Works great I've been looking for a replacement u-based tape measure since leaving my last employer 10 year ago, but had trouble remembering the brand or name. I finally stumbled on this ""Rack Ruler"". It seems pretty standard as far as tape measures go. The plastic housing is adequate and the belt clip works just as well as any other tape measure I have used. It slides out and self retracts easily. An interesting bonus is on the back of the extended tape: there are fraction to decimal conversions, ohm's law, etc. While not necessarily relevant to someone who is using the tape measure for its u-based abilities, it is still an added bonus. The one minor issue is that the u measurement labels are in orange and can be difficult to read from a distance. I wish the u-based labels would stand out better from the bold black inch labels.",3 "RU into RUs? Not an item for everyone, however if you are into deploying large computer systems, servers, networks, computer rooms, large installations, and any other rack mountable equipment this item is a must. Leftover space questions answered instantly. No more doubts or guessing. Doubles up as a regular measuring tape. Two in one. Great item, very happy with my purchase.",4 "badly made! I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT A $[...] MODEL WOULD BE MADE BETTER THAN A MODEL THAT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS MADE BY A CHILD!!!!!!!!!",1 "Review Update Received items one or two days later than expected. All items received. Would shop at site again for similar items that are needed.",3 "Worked Great! I ordered this product for a very special project. Velcro Decor was easy to use and I was able to both sew this product on material and attach the backside on to a hard surface - the underside of a baby grand piano.",4 "Great product I like this model because it does a great cleaning job and unlike many others, you don't need to use it near a faucet. It has a separate rinse compartment that you fill with water so you don't need to be near the tap. You only need to change the cleaning solution in the other compartment every few months. I have mine in a dressing area. I put my diamond ring in the side with the cleaning solution every night and then run it for a few minutes in the morning. Then I transfer it to the rinse compartment, dry it off and it's ready to wear. Unlike the other reviewer, I did not find the low humming noise to be a problem.",3 "LOUD - cleaning solution hard to find I asked for a jewelry cleaner for christmas and recieved this one as a gift. It is very loud when operating and the lid vibrates because it does not shut tight. I have to put a heavy book on top of it to keep the noise down. Also it only comes with four cleaning soultion packets and suggests that you change the solution at each use. The solution is somewhat hard to find.I only gave this two stars because it DOES get my rings sparkling, but with the loud operation and hard to find solution I would not reccomend it.",1 "Excellent quality! This is exactly as it appears and we could not be happier with our purchase! We got the boy's and the girl's chairs.",4 "Levels of Discovery Time to Read Rocker Purchased this for a christning gift. Tossed in a specific book to make it special. Easy to assemble & was a real hit with the new parents.",4 "My son loves this chair and its gorgeus!! My son is very ruff with everything not many toys stand against hes only 18 months old but this rocking chair is excellent. He absolutley loves it he pulls the books out of the rack and has us read to him all the time and when done he actually puts the books back in the rack attached to the chair. He pushes it over and flips it upside down and i still see on scrathes, but it is on carpet, and it top shape. The coloring is beatuiful its really not even purple it more bluish purple but we prefered it so its lovely. Definite recommed to any one with a rough son :)",4 "Safe, Fun Color, and Little Mess Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks are a good adhesive choice for parents of young children. This product comes from a trusted name in glue and it's a product that can be counted on to perform its intended function with minimal messiness.Like the Elmer's liquid School Glue of old, Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks also wash out using soap and water. The glue will wash out no matter how long it has been in the clothing. Whether it is still wet or completely dry, this glue can be removed from a child's clothing by washing them in the usual manner, according to the manufacturer's recommendation. There are no worries that your child's favorite shirt or blouse will be ruined when Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks are in use. One run through the washing machine and the glue is gone.One variation of these glue sticks is the purple color. The product is the same as the regular (white) variety, but the color of the stick is purple. When spread on paper it still looks purple and many little kids will enjoy the color. But once it is dry, it changes back to clear so there is no need to worry that it will leave a colored mark. Some kids won't have any preference but others will strongly prefer the purple color to the plain white variety.Are there any cons with this product? I can think of only two: 1. A single tube doesn't last very long and 2. The product isn't designed for heavy duty use. If a person has a large amount of items to glue, the tube will be used up quickly making it less economical than other types of glue. Also, this is not heavy duty glue. Other Elmer's products can be used to glue all sorts of different materials but the glue in Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks is not designed for this. Light materials like paper and cardboard are the only things on which this glue can be safely used. If you attempt to use it as an adhesive for something heavier, the glue will likely fail and the object will fall back apart.Overall, Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks are a very good product for young kids. They are not as messy as liquid school glue and the ease of use makes youngsters less likely to accidentally get glue on their clothing. But if they do, there is no worry- the glue washes out easily. The glue is nearly 100 percent safe for kids and it makes a good choice of glue for little ones who want to exercise their creativity in a safe, controlled environment.",3 "Horrible Pattern Instructions While the pictures of sweet toddlers in classic colors and designs is tempting. Don't bother with this book - or other Debbie Bliss books. I am currently making the Eylet Dress and had to make an appointment with my yarn store's Knitting Doctor. Even she couldn't make sense out of the instructions on the neck shaping. So with her help, I am now 'winging it'. This woman also told me that I was the 2nd person she helped just this morning with a Debbie Bliss pattern. And another employee also told me that she has trouble with DB patters as well. Trouble is there are no diagrams as to what size the pieces are supposed to come out. After spending $35 on yarn and $20 for a book of designer patterns, I don't expect to be 'winging it'. Needless to say, I will never buy a Debbie Bliss book again.",1 "Congratulations, almost Well, these are not recycled designs, and the needles are larger than normal for her. But this is not a book for beginners. There are problems with clarity of instruction. And again, she's over promoting her own brand of yarn which is expensive and short on yardage.",1 "Cute pix, difficult patterns The pattern instructions are not for beginners. I tried 2 projects, 1 completed, 1 pending. I have to go to the local yarn store for help. Even when I did, the woman (who has been knitting her entire life) was confused by the directions. not for a beginner, IMO.",2 "Skimpy Directions I'm at least an intermediate knitter who purchased this book because of the classic "Ralph Lauren" designs. I knitted the "jacket with seed stitch bands" using the Bliss Cashmerino yarn. The directions don't give inches to measure pattern pieces nor do they provide graphics. After seaming the shoulders and knitting the neck, I realized the front pieces were too short, thus making the neck large enough for me. I've spent the morning taking it out and will be able to adjust the pattern I hope, but I'm not happy. This is a expensive sweater for a baby, and I expect a Bliss pattern to provide me with accurate, complete information. From now on I'll avoid books that don't provide measurements and graphics.",0 "beautiful designs, not so clear instruction I love the designs and suggested colors of all the projects by Debbie Bliss. However, her instructions are not very clear for a beginner book, and I found myself consulting more advanced knitters many times for clarification. The book would be greatly improved with more pictures or diagrams of projects broken down; in other words, what each piece should look like before their sewn together. Also, there are a couple projects that involved supplies that were not listed. I found out mid-project that I needed stitch holders (first I had to find out what stitch holders were!). I had never knitted before trying the projects from this book, and would not recommend it to a first-timer like myself who is learning the basic skills. However, I love her designs and her projects are so beautiful.",2 "Not quite for beginners ... I went back and forth between this book and recommendations to purchase Melanie Falick's book, and I wish I had ordered the Falick book. Bliss' designs are sublime BUT as a "barely graduated from 'Beginner'" knitter, they definitely more of a challenge than I was looking for. The patterns concentrate almost exclusively on tops and sweaters, which was not what I was after in "beginner" patterns ... I was more interested in a variety of blankets, hats, booties, etc. -- unfortunately, there are very, very few to choose from in this book. In fact, the only blanket in the book is a multi-color patchwork of garter-ridge squares that, after you knit multiples of each color, have to be assembled. Absolutely stunning in the picture but definitely not what I had in mind as a quick-and-easy beginner receiving blanket I would actually get done before June when the baby arrives! I look forward to the day when my book-taught knitting is a little farther along and I can really enjoy working Bliss' fabulous projects, but for now, I am not ready for this ... the word "Beginners" really doesn't belong in the title.",0 "terrific!! This is one of the best simple baby books I have ever purchased! The patterns are cute and easy. Many call for her yarns, but you only need two to three balls for many of the patterns. I love her cashmerino and making a baby sweater was the perfect way to use this yummy yarn and not break my bank. I recommend it for busy moms and new knitters. The patterns are simple and straight forward with minimal shaping and no color work. The sweaters are also baby friendly with necks that open at the shoulder or boat necks that overlap at the shoulder. I definately recommend this book!!",4 "Good Book, But Watch Out I bought this book and knitted the v-neck cardigan for my baby. I hadn't knit in years, so I definitely considered myself a beginner. After reading through the book and then starting the sweater, I felt very comfortable with my knitting project. Once I started the V-neck sweater, I noticed something wrong with the pattern directions for the v-neck sweater. It didn't make sense. It called for size 6 knitting needles for the whole project (including the contrasting trim), except for on one of the front pieces (it called for size 5). You'd have to read the pattern to know what I mean. I called several knitting shops to ask them about the strange direction, and they told me it must be printed incorrectly. I ended up knitting the whole sweater in size 6 and it turned out fine. Also, I used the Debbie Bliss Double Cotton yarn like the pattern called for. When I washed the sweater the first time, the contrasting color bled a little onto the rest of the sweater. That was quite a disappointment. Bottom line...I loved the book, but be careful when reading directions, I'm not sure how accurate they are.",3 "Simple, Yet a bit Confusing.....End results GREAT Yes I really love this book and Debbie Bliss Designs and agree at points that the directions are not always clear. I have made four of the baby sweaters and have used Bernat baby yarn instead with great results. I am new to knitting but have been crocheting for many years. The instructions on seams are very good and helped me have clean finished results. I would suggest this book to anyone who is learning to make sweaters because many of the techniques used in adult sizes you can practice in a smaller, less time consuming version.",3 "Love her yarn, hate her patterns I absolutely love Debbie Bliss' yarns. I would love to dive into a vat of cashmerino and go for a swim.The first thing that bugged me about Baby Knits is that the cover shows a baby in a scarf. Only someone with a death wish for their infant would tie a scarf around their baby's neck.The second thing that bugged me about Baby Knits is that every pattern knits up too dang big. I knitted the boatneck baby sweater with Debbie Bliss yarn (yes, I checked the gauge) and it was HUGE. I went on to knit the little cap, faithfully checking the gauge. When I was finished, the cap fit ME. When I complained to other knitters, they nodded sagely and said, ""Bliss' patterns always run large.""So, beware. This book contains cute-cute-cute baby patterns sized for adults",1 "Very successful Gift! I bought this for my sister who loves to knit. The pictures are darling and she says that the paterns are relatively easy, but the finished products look very complicated and special. I reccomend this book for people who are looking for gifts for knitters! She loved it.",4 "Great learning tool This book allows you to progress step by step from beginner to fairly expert, garment by garment. The explanations and pictures are very helpful. The patterns and gauges are given for Debbie Bliss's own line of cotton yarn - I used another brand of washable baby wool yarn and it came out beautifully. The baby models in this book are adorable.",4 "Good solid book I looked at a lot of books by Bliss before I settled on this one - it has some really nice projects. I wasn't necessarily a beginning knitter when I picked this up, so some of the projects weren't attractive for me. But I have done the boat-necked sweater, the cashmere booties, and the umbilical cord hat (several times, to the delight of friends). I'm about to start on the garter-stitch cardigan. It would be nice, though, to have diagrams showing how the pieces should turn out/be blocked. I've used different yarns with a lot of success - don't think you have to stick with her yarn. I'd recommend this book. The simplicity and elegance of the projects make them classics, and you could easily add your own touch to any of the items in the book.",3 "My Favoite Baby Knitting Resource I make more baby gifts from this book than any other. The instructions are easy to follow and turn out beautifully. So far I have made the checked blanket, the slip on shoes, the socks, the dress, and two sweaters. Invaluable member of my knitting library.",4 "Sweet and easy I am not a beginner, but with a new grandbaby, I am starting to knit baby items.This has some really precious things and Debbie Bliss makes it simple. Great for a knitting book collection.",4 "Great Overall for Beginners I have been knitting for the past five years and found this book to be a wonderful resource for beginners patterns and reference for basic knitting. The sketches of finishing stitches really helped me perfect my finishing, which I had been having trouble perfecting with other knitting books. The patterns are beautiful and modern, although if you are not using Debbie Bliss yarns make sure to use comparable yarns as far as the ply is concerned. The only reason that I wouldn't give the book a 5 is that there are several mistakes in some patterns. Some more recently printed copies have these corrected, but after receiving your copy I would reccomend double checking the print against the corrections noted on Debbie Bliss' website. Aside from that this is a wonderful book and I highly reccomend to beginning knitters.",3 "What a surprise! I bought this book sight unseen as a ""twofer."" To my surprise it is THE best book full of practical, simple patterns for babies from newborn (a hard size to find) through 24 months. I highly recommend it for your knitting library.",4 "terribly disappointing patterns I own a number of other Debbie Bliss books and I am an experienced knitter. I ordered this book because so many of the reviews contained here are so wonderful...BOY.. was I disappointed in this book...1 pair of cute socks and the other patterns seem to be for someone who has never knit a garment before...So dont be disappointed, experienced knitters and pick a difference Debbie Bliss book....Sadly....",0 "Didn't really love Kind of disappointed with this, there aren't a ton of easy patterns and the ones that are in the book are pretty basic and not very creative. There are cute sweater patterns but I don't think I am there yet, so we'll see. Left wanting more.",2 "Scarves are not for babies! Please please please, no matter how cute you think they are, PLEASE DO NOT KNIT SCARVES FOR BABIES! Not as a gift, not for your own child. Scarves can get caught in things and can CHOKE a baby in an instant. So can drawstrings that keep hoods on, for that matter.Hats, booties and sweaters can be very simple and fast to knit and are a much more practical -- and SAFE -- gift for babies.[...]",2 "Disappointing and Confusing The projects in this book are adorable! Sadly the title of this book is very misleading.I have some knitting experience but thought this would be a great way to start on garments that need to fit.A baby sweater?! I thought it would be a quicker, less expensive way to learn to make a sweater.The patterns seem almost cryptic. At first I thought maybe they would make sense to only experienced knitters but have found that is not the case. Even the most experienced knitters seem to ""guess"" at an interpretation.Unfortunately I have purchased a couple of Debbie Bliss books before trying a pattern out. Big mistake.I would recommend really looking over a pattern before buying the book.Good luck!",0 "Baby Knits for Beginners every pattern I have tried to create from her books never works out to be as adorable as the photos. I am always tearing out and redoing as she does not explain clearly through her directions.",0 "One of the best baby pattern books I have made the baby boat neck sweater and matching hat many times and with many different yarns. It is always a big hit with new mothers . It is very simple to make, has easy to read directions and can be changed up easily to adjust sizes, add stripes, embelishments or just knitted as written.I highly recommend this book for beginners.",4 "Baby Knits for Beginners Debbie Bliss makes so many beautiful and simple baby garments. I love that the book starts off with a simple garter stitch scarf and on to pullover sweaters. I am planning to knit through the book and blog about it. The patterns are simple but become progressively more challenging. That is great because I get to improve upon my sweater making skills. Can't wait to start my first sweater!",4 "Cute Patterns/But Lacking Clarity I don't think that the measurements in this book are always right. I find that I have to make my own adjustments. For example, I have the right gauge, right type of yarn, and follow the instructions exactly - yet when I measure the piece, it is already over the size the directions say it should be. When the directions say to ""complete instructions until X number of stitches are left, and then to work until the piece measures X inches"" you find that you have completed the directions until you have X stitches, but it is already X inches without going on to working even. I end up not measuring from the cast on row like the directions say, but measuring after the end of it to have the directions and measurements make sense.Also, other things don't make sense too. I, like another reviewer, am working on the Eyelet Dress pattern. That's where I found the problems I just stated. However, I have also found that the directions for working the neck can be VERY confusing and I am not a beginner, either. I'm annoyed enough with this project to think about giving this book 2 stars. This is supposed to be an easy little dress that's mostly stockinette stitch. I keep having what I think are unnecessary problems. I'm unhappy with the fact that I have to sit down & really think about what exactly the directions are saying sometimes because they aren't specific enough (especially for a book that is intended for beginners!). Keep in mind that you have to go to the Debbie Bliss website to write-in corrections for pattern mistakes as well. The patterns are cute, and many are simple, but I had the same issue with measurements on another pattern I did from this book. This book isn't a bust, but isn't a 5 star book, so I give it 3 stars for simple and attractive patterns, but mark it down for lack of clarity on some instructions and what I think are iffy measurements.",2 "Baby Knits This is a very good book. The patterns are simple but stylish and timeless. The instructions are clear. The photos are beautiful and helpful in choosing a pattern and the knitting work as well.",4 "Great Book I am a beginning knitter and have now made several sweaters from this book. The patterns are easy and beautiful and I found the directions and accompanying illustrations easy to follow",4 "Good patterns for beginners, but not the world's best knitting reference. I only became an avid knitting fan recently, and I've found the patterns in this book to be, for the most part, fairly easy to follow, resulting in some very nice results which family members ooh and aah over. However, I don't think the knitting basics as covered in this book would be good for complete beginners, or people who need some refreshing here and there and are looking for a reference. You should definitely have a knitmeister on hand to help you interpret the instructions, or another good reference book (I had an aunt and the Complete Idiot's Guide; together they both helped me make sense of some pattern and technique instructions).But still, I would recommend this book to knitting newbies! You can definitely make some very nice knits out of this book - you just might need a little aid interpreting the instructions!",3 "Great Patterns For Beginning Knitters I had checked this book out several times at my local library when I first got back into knitting but could not find it at the bookstores to purchase. I was so excited to see Amazon had it for sale. I love all of the simple yet elegant looks that Debbie Bliss put into this great book. My first project is going to be the jacket with the seed stitch bands on page 82. Her illustrations and instructions look easy enough to follow. This is a must to have on your shelve or to give as a gift.",4 "Fantastic for new babies The photos in this Debbie Bliss book are lovely and an inspiration to knit. I have a new granddaughter and borrowed the book from our local library. But, having knitted a cardigan for the little one, I bought the book for my daughter in law who has yet to take up knitting. We'll see. I also made her a needle roll out of cotton to hold a selection of needles which she should find handy, plus some wool for the pattern she selected. I will watch this space to see how quickly she takes up the challenge. I can make needle rolls for anyone who would like one! Quite cheap and very best British quality!",3 "Mine worked fine . . . I'm an intermediate-level knitter and have enjoyed this book for its simple, monochromatic designs and what have been (for me, at least) clear instructions. My daughter is nearly two, and I've made for her a shawl-colored jacket, a dress, and a boat-necked sweater from this book, all of which were simple to create and which compliment her toddler cuteness with their clean lines and clear colors.My only complaint, actually, has to do with the Debbie Bliss yarns themselves. I bought a fuschia wool/cotton for one pattern, and found that it bled when I hand-washed it, which isn't something I'm accustomed to with my handknits.",3 "Corrections on debbiebliss.com I am awaiting this book from the library, and will decide then if I want to purchase it, but first I checked the Debbie Bliss website. There are ""pattern revisions"" listed on this site for many of her books. For this book, there are 9 or 10 corrections posted, so check it out before beginning your project.",3 "Frustrated!!! I love Debbie Bliss's books! Her knits for babies are so beautiful! However, I am having the hardest time finding the exact Cashmerino Aran yarns she says to use for the Garter Stitch Blanket on page 58. She references the yarns using their color name BUT all of the Debbie Bliss yarn suppliers reference her yarns by numbers NOT color names. Some suppliers do not even sell all of her yarns. Talk about frustrating! I searched today for over an hour in a local yarn store, with the yarn store clerk, for the correct colors for this blanket and we just couldn't find them. Debbie Bliss does NOT even use color names for the Cashmerino Aran yarns on her Web site - only numbers. I am very frustrating but determined. I give the beautiful knit designs in her book FIVE STARS but I give the materials list ONE STAR - THREE STARS total if you average the two. Debbie Bliss you need to write your books from the perspective of your reader - we want to knit your projects not just admire their beautiful appearance.",2 "Finally no more lacy, frilly baby knits! I've gotten to that time in my life where everyone around me is having babies. I bought this book so that I could have a variety of things to choose from. I've made the boatneck sweater and the raglan cardigan with excellent results! They look very special and very professional, especially when made with the recommended yarn. Yes, it is more expensive, but in most cases you only require 3 or so skeins. So much of what is available for babies is so frilly and fussy. These patterns are much more "trendy" - like a smaller version of what an adult would wear. I made the boatneck in a lime green that looks beautiful on my brunette niece! Be careful of pattern typos, a full erratum of all Debbie Bliss's books is available on her web site.",3 "Good basic baby knit patterns I agree with some reviewers that Debbie Bliss's instructions aren't the clearest. Get a good knitting instruction book for that, like ""I Can't Believe I'm Knitting."" But the patterns in this book are sweet, and easy to put together. I like the way they are organized in order of difficulty. I have done the boatneck sweater, and had no problems. A friend recently finished the raglan sweater in an evening and was delighted with the results.",3 "Fantastic book for beginners I just started the boat-neck sweater and it is turning out beautifully. The instructions and illustrations are clear and the patterns are great -- simple, modern & sweet. I highly recommend this book. You could probably substitute less expensive yarn, but even buy Bliss' is worth it - still cheaper than buying the item in a store and her yarns are beautiful and soft, especially the cashmerino aran.",3 "Great for Beginners After knitting for only a few months, I wanted to try a sweater. I picked up this book and was pleased to see lovely designs that weren't going to overwhelm me. I was able to complete a simple sweater for my baby in just a few days. I found the instructions easy to understand and the patterns lovely. I'll be buying more Debbie Bliss books!",4 "Brand new to knitting & LOVE this book! This was my very first book I purchased on knitting. I noticed that Debbie Bliss gets a lot of flack for her ""lack of explanation"" and ""patterns not being accurate"" but I still purchased it because I couldn't find one that I liked more so I crossed my fingers. I have been very happy with this book!!! I read it cover to cover and have completed most of the patterns in it. I absolutely adored the seed stitch jacket and have made that for several friends as baby gifts. I do understand what people mean when they say that on occasion instructions aren't always clear or that a pattern has to be incorrect. I have found that to be true... but whenever I ran into a snag, I just jumped on YouTube and found dozens of videos explaining what I wasn't understanding. I never had to halt a project because I was stuck and had no idea what to do. This isn't a ""how to knit"" book. It is a pattern book. And I absolutely love the projects that have resulted from this purchase. I would buy it again in a heartbeat and give it out as gifts to friends. I also see negative comments about the fact that she always tells you to buy her yarn. This is funny to me. Why wouldn't she tell you to buy her yarn? lol 1- She has worked all of these projects on specific yarns to get the look and feel that she wanted for each one so it only makes sense that she would recommend what to use. 2- Her yarns are FABULOUS!!! I LOVE THEM! She should be shouting from the rooftops that she has the absolute best yarns for baby projects in the world! I have a friend that made one of these projects with me (the boatneck sweater) and she used a much cheaper yarn than what was suggested. I used the one suggested. And our projects came out looking and feeling COMPLETELY different. I was SO glad that I used the yarn suggested. Mine was so beautiful lol. Looked like it could easily be sold at a high end boutique store. Her's looked seriously like it came from a local second-hand warehouse. Bottom line, get this book but if you're new to knitting, have a computer handy to use YouTube regularly and don't be offended by her fantastic yarn suggestions, be grateful for them. :) Happy knitting!!",4 "good starter book for baby knits This is a good book for first-time knitters of baby items. The book has pretty, color photos of each project and good illustrations for the instructional parts. The information on seaming is extremely useful. I really like most of the patterns--they are about as straightforward as you can get while still looking nice.As others have mentioned in their reviews, this book relies on Debbie Bliss yarns for all the patterns (at least one of which has since been discontinued), which may not be readily available to all readers. I've substituted a less-expensive yarn for my projects so far (shoes & hat, see customer images) and had no problems.The patterns can be a bit difficult to understand and sometimes aren't as explicit as one would like. For example, on the baby shoes (done in seed stitch), it would be helpful for the pattern to state if the next row should be started with a purl or knit after casting on more stitches. Instead, it says, ""seed stitch these,"" forcing the reader to count the newly cast on stitches to ensure they stay in-pattern.Patterns:- Garter stitch scarf- Garter stitch blanket- Sachets- Boat-neck sweater- Simple hat- Cushions with buttonholes- Jacket with seed stitch bands- V-neck cardigan with contrast ribs- Seed stitch shoes- Sweater with square set-in sleeves- Raglan cardigan with fully-fashioned shaping- Dress with eyelets- Shawl-collared jacket- Two-needle socks- Scarf with pocket- V-neck sweater with pocketsWhile maybe not the best resource for someone who wants to learn to knit, it does include the following instructions for beginners:Casting on, Knit & Purl, Binding off, Increasing, Decreasing, Picking up stitches, and SeamsThere are a few errors in the book. You can find pattern revisions for these on Debbie Bliss' website.",3 "Nice Patterns, but only uses Debbie Bliss Yarns. These patterns are so cute, but they make it really hard to substitute yarns from the listed Debbie Bliss yarns. And who can afford to use only her yarns all the time. Well, I'm sure someone can, but not me. And her yarns are hard to find around where I live.",2 "Beautiful Babies/Perfect Patterns I am a beginning knitter and this book is just perfect. The patterns are attractive (I want to make each of them), the instructions are clearly written in language I can understand and the illustrations are amazing. The basic knitting instructions at the beginning of the book are so helpful. I can see and read the description for stitches I have not yet attempted. The colors in the photographs help me imagine these hats and sweaters on my soon to arrive grandchild. This book is a must.",4 "Suggested Yarn Colors are unclear. I'm new to knitting and new to pregnancy...I want to make the blanket in this book. I have searched high and low for the exact colors represented in this book. I simply wish Debbie Bliss would list the dye lots in the book so that her version of ""mauve"" matched up with mine or at least that the ""mauve"" in the book matched up with the yarns in the shops. Ugh.",2 "Great introduction to pattern reading Before I bought this book I had only knitted scarves and other rectangular objects because I had a deadly fear of pattern reading. I'm pleased to say that the clear instructions and diagrams in Baby Knits for Beginners have allowed me to overcome my phobia! I have made two garments from the book so far, and both have come together without any drama, so I'm sure I'll make more. The pictures and projects are very appealing, and introduce new techniques at the same time. The reference section at the front with ""learn to knit"" diagrams is great, and I am still referring back to it when I knit things from other books and patterns. I would highly recommended it for anyone wanting to learn to knit attractive baby garments.",3 "Terrific designs for beginners I hadn't knitted in over 20 years and now that I'm expecting, I saw a Debbie Bliss pattern in the UK parenting magazine ""Junior"" and thought the sweater was so cute that I'd give it a try. I bought some Rowan yarn from a local shop and started knitting. (You can use other yarns, but you need to make a tension square as she instructs you to in the beginning.) The sweater turned out so cute that I bought this book, in spite of the warnings that her patterns are hard to read, and I have already made the hat and booties and have ordered some of her yarn for the blanket and another sweater.The patterns are easy to follow if you read them carefully. She does include dimensions for the various sizes and I will note that her latest book 'cashmerino 2' also includes diagrams which are helpful. The layout and photography are also elegant and beautifully done.",4 "errors with needle sizes While I enjoyed using the patterns, like otherreviewers, I also noticed problems with needlesizes. Sometimes "5" seems to have been substitutedfor "3". Most experienced knitters know that ifmore than 2 needle sizes are used, there might bean error, but beginners might not and be confusedabout why some ribs of a sweater are knit with size"3," while other parts are knit with size "5" andthen the body of the sweater in size "6".",3 "Ok, but.... There are some cute ideas in this book, but I have yet to make anything. Bliss' yarn is so overpriced. While I realize you do not have to use her yarn, it makes all the patterns way over the top- If I had taken a second look before buying, I would have left it on the shelf.",2 "Title says it Title says it: if you're a total beginner and you want to learn to knit by actually knitting something useful, this book is there for you. If you're a more advanced knitter, you won't like it that much - but then, if you're advanced, you won't buy a book for beginners and so you can't complain. And that's why I rate this book 5/5. (If you want a book for pre-intermediate level, get ""Simply Baby""Simply Baby: 20 Special Handknits for Baby's First Two Yearsby the same author.)This book combines a knitting step-by-step handbook and a pattern book. The first patterns are extremely easy - and I DO mean ""extremely"" - something for the beginners to start with and to make them believe in themselves. Some more complicated patterns are then introduced, taking the beginner to higher levels (again: consider buying ""Simply Baby"" as well).Although this book may be useful for other people as well, I absolutely recommend it to those of you who have just learned you're pregnant and want to do something for your baby. Having knitted some of the projects, you will be able to start knitting some more difficult ones. Good luck!",4 "Beautiful book for first baby projects... I think this is a beautiful book. The photography is gorgeous and I love how the projects are sequential based on experience. For example, you start with a simple scarf (NOT ideal for babies! but good practice), a blanket and then move into pillows and sweaters. I'm working on my first wearable for my new son. The directions are clear for knitting the pieces, but those pertaining to seaming it together are VERY vague.",3 "Fantastic teaching for beginners. I bought this book as one of several in my quest to teach myself to knit. Just looking at the pictures of the projects and their beautiful, simple colors has been very motivating. The projects progress in difficulty level (although all are easy) throughout the book. Each project has taught me a new skill with confidence. The instructions and illustrations are very clear and starting each new project is not intimidating. I love the yarns, which if used for an adult project might be a little pricey, but with smaller items it's fun to use "luxury" yarn. I would definitely recommend this book for a beginner like myself, particularly if you are using books to teach yourself.",4 "Great for Beginners I've been crocheting for 10 years, but I am entirely new to knitting. I used ""Knitting for Dummies"" along with it, but as a beginner I expected that. Afterall, I'm learning and together the books make a great team.(...) she posts the corrections for some of the patterns. Her yarns are yummy for the fingers and who doesn't love machine-washable cashmere? If you do a general internet search you can find her yarns available at well-known yarn websites. Jaeger makes a similar blend that works too.While Debbie certainly doesn't ""hold your hand"" in her explanations of the patterns, it is refreshing. I don't buy instruction books for conversation, and it's refreshing to know she says it like she means it. There's no ""interpretation"" involved.I think by ""beginners"" she means someone who's had basic knitting instruction and is ready to move on from scarves.The baby sweaters are lovely; and while they may not be in chunky yarn with big needles, they do knit up quickly with a professional looking finish in easy stockinette stich.I think where some people get frustrated is when they use cheap acryllic/plastic yarns from a Superstore rather real yarn from real wool. Spend the extra $$ on real yarn from a craft store and your first sweater experience will be MUCH better.Relax, and just go for it.",4 "Classic, timeless patterns for babies This book has a variety of nice things to knit for babies and is beautifully photographed. There is a progression of difficulty in style and construction techniques from simple knitting projects to garments. The sweaters and cardigans start with a basic boat neck style, and progress to a button-down jacket, a v-neck cardigan, and a raglan. I knitted the shawl-collared jacket in a nice cotton yarn. It came out beautifully and made a lovely gift for a friend.",4 "Second time bought. Delivery was quicker than estimated and this is the second time I have purchased this book (gave the first one away as a gift) great book for beginners!",4 "Great for grinding limestone used this to fit fossils into a limestone slab on our fireplace. Wish I could show you the results-awesome. Used to dry grind the limestone and did not wear out the stone. Would definitely buy again.",4 "Two-Sided Lamination Cartridge for the Xyron XRN510 ""great!"" This was a gift for my 16 year old niece. She loved the Xyron XRN510 Creative Station / sticker maker that we gave he last year. She uses it for scrapbooking, for fun in general, and for school projects. This year we upgraded her ""station"" with the Lamination capability and she's enthusiastic about this too. She wrote ""It works great - it is easy to use, and for small things it is perfect - thanks!"" It also arrived quickly ... within 6 days of ordering, by normal shipping, during the busiest weekend of the year!",4 "Just awful! This product was terrible to use. I was trying to laminate some bookmarks and they just curled up and were unable to be straighted ever again. Nasty stuff!",0 "Always curved and extremely weak glue For starters, all of Xyron's products come on two rolls that bind together when fed through the machine so when you feed it, your finished product is and will always be slightly curved. I used this machine with the double laminate, the sticker, and the magnet rolls and all of them have this result. The double laminate does a terrible job at sealing around even the flattest of paper and if you cut anywhere close to the edge-it WILL come apart so expect a few centimeters of dead space around your final project. It absolutely does not work if you use any types of layers- it will bubble and warp and not have a smooth lamination. I used this product for my homeschooling daily charts so they could be reused and easily wiped off. It is very thin plastic which stained easily even with a dry erase marker. I do not recommend using this product.",1 "Many uses for this. Arts and crafts, card making, scrapbookking, the list goes on and on. I just used this for recipe cards. I love all my Xyron products. Quick ship, good prices and so convenient to shop at home any time of the day or night.",4 "as advertised click it in and it works like it is supposed to. I love this product because it is easy and great for small projects.",4 "Two-Person Job I would not recommend using this item with a Xyron machine. The Xyron Double-Sided Laminate fits in my Xyron machine, but all attempts to laminate using the machine met with disaster - one side always came out badly wrinkled. In the end, I hand-laminted my project covering one side at a time. The width of the laminating material was great because there was little excess adhesive material to contend with. It was definitely a two-person job, but the result was great!",2 "easy to use Used this with my Xyron to laminate signs I used at work. I covered a thin paper sign that I hung outside and also covered a cardboard sign that I hung in a window. Outside sign was good even through the rain. Rather than run to Staples to have what I needed laminated I used this and it worked great.",4 "Hard to find -- except on Amazon I have an older Xyron, and my kids like to use the laminating feature. I was unable to find the right cartridge at Michaels, and found exactly what I was looking for on Amazon. At a great price, too.",4 "Laminate luxury When you don't want to deal with a hot lamination, this product is great for small jobs. You do need to press the item down to ensure a good bond, but that is a small price to pay for the ease of working the machine. The price is right since it is far less expensive than buying it at a local Staples store. I am very satisfied.",3 "Scrap Booking, Memory Building for Dummies I was given this photo album as a gift when my daughter was born. It is a simple way to create a memorable scrap book. I love it! The only thing I'd recommend is to buy some stickers to ensure the photos stay in place. Without stickers, they tend to float around inside their frames.I loved this album so much that when my son was born, I bought the male version of it for him. They're adorable, and I love to look through them.",4 "Cheap Very cheap quality. You get what you pay for. I'm using them for practice for school, so it's ok for me, but I wouldn't want to rely on them for motor building!! The one I recieved was not the same one as pictured. Very hard to read markings as they are not colored, just engraved in chrome. Easy to adjust 0 point. Not expexting them to be accurate at all though.",1 "micrometer caliper recentley i purchase this caliper, i was so excited to get it, now i had gotten it i am disappointed as it is not accurate, efforts to tune it prove futile.I wasted my money",0 "birthday gift the product came as described and in perfect time. This company is a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend them and the product to anyone who knows and appreciates quality.",4 "Excellent pencils The pencils in this set were superb. Very professional quality - pencils just glided over the page and the colors were fantastic.",4 "Colored Pencils Art... Prismacolor Pencils were a required item on a supply list for a recent art class. Checked several retailers locally and prices were unbelievable. Checked Amazon and there they were, exactly what the instructor recommended and at less than half the price. They arrived just as indicated, they were just what we wanted. Couldn't be happier with this purchase and they were perfect for the class. Can't say as much for the artist however.. Have yet to be disappointed by Amazon.",4 "Softer I am a BIG fan of Prismacolor Pencils and we use them in our graphic dept all the time. What I noticed was these were not as soft as what they used to be. I'm not sure if Prismacolor changed their pencils or if it is this particular pencil box. It did say Soft Core Colored Pencils so I was expecting them to be softer for an easier blend. BUT they are still very good quality and would recommend Prismacolor over any other brand.",2 "Guess I like the cheap kind better I bought these for the mandalas I color as a therapy release...I love bright saturated colors but these are so soft that I can't really get the look I'm going for without the product looking cakey.As I used the pencils and proceeded to sharpen them I found that many leads were broken inside the pencil shaft! So frustrating to waste color over and over!I'm sure these are fantastic for people who sketch but these weren't quite what I was hoping for.",2 "Good Buy These pencils are great! 3 layers of colors, all pre sharpened. They color like a dream. Only wish they came with a sharpener specifically for colored pencils, but otherwise they're worth it!",4 "Perfect for Optical Mineralogy This set has been central to my optical mineralogy class. The 48 pencil set doesn't allow for the same precision of color and goes for $75 at my campus bookstore. I purchased the 72 pencil set with the book Optical Mineralogy by Rogers and Kerr and couldn't be happier.The pencils themselves are perfect for accurate interference colors. They are easy to blend (I use a paper towel) and shade.",4 "Simply the Best Prismacolor is the top of the line.Artists use them for a reason.Use them once and you'll fall in love.Creamy texture.Delicious color.",4 "primacolor pencils I bought them for my daughter who is an artist. She is very happy with them. We could not believe the savings compared to the stores plus the gas from going 70 miles would have been more than the shipping. Great buy",4 "Perfect set of artist pencils We gave this set to my daughter as a Christmas gift. She takes high school art classes and loves to draw. She had another set of pencils that she used for class, but kept telling me that these pencils were the best (her instructor had a set, but they weren't for the general class to use). My thought was the price was steep for pencils, right? So, they were one off the Christmas gifts we gave her. she was so excited when she got them! A few days later on Christmas break she broke them out and started to draw. She was showing me the difference between the "budget" art pencils and the "premium" art pencils. She was right! There was a difference! the Prismacolor set had better color transfer, colors were more bold, and were overall more easy to work with. She, of course, made a stunning drawing with her new pencils that left me wondering where she inherited her artistic touch from. Neither my wife nor I can draw to save our lives.This is a great set to get for someone that is serious about art. Do yourself a favor and don't go out and buy these, only to send them with your child to school. These aren't "community" pencils. Send them to school with a cheap set, and let your child share the cheap ones with others.",4 "Banged up tin I love Prismacolor pencils and have used them in the past. My disappointment lies in the fact that the tin they came in was dented and scratched. The damage didn't happen during shipping. . .it was apparent that the damaged product was placed in the box before shipping. Shame on Amazon for shipping damaged goods.",2 "color pencils Prisma-color color pencils by fare are superior in color, application, and ability to layer. I love the effects you can obtain by layering and blending them especially when used with the prisma-color markers. My only problem is that out of a set of 72 pencils, more than half of the set were warped rendering them useless however they were promptly replaced. I agree with other reviews, they should refine their design as i have not had such issues with any other brand and apparently this is inherent in this product.",4 "Best price found Professional product for artists at a great price. This is not my primary medium but love the saturated colors and blending capasity of these pencils.",4 "American Design/Mexican Quality Pencils came in perfect condition; lead is not off-center, no pencil came with a broken tip or splinters and each one had their designated brilliant and vivid color shade.My only complaint is the design of metallic box that harbors all the pencils : The dimensions of the container are uneven in some areas, thus, hindering the bottom planes purpose of lying uniformly with a flat surface.",4 "Love them These are great soft coloring pencils with a good variety of colors. I was always the kid (ok, and Grownup) looking for the largest amount of colors available and bored with the box of 8. Great service.",4 "Great Product! Got this as a gift for my girlfriend on her B-Day and she loved it! All the pencils came in tact, nothing broken. Great product for a great price!",4 "Beautiful colors/ Beautiful set I love to dabble in art and this set of colored pencils is perfect for me. I got them at a great price as well.",4 "Prismacolour Pencils purchased for my daughter who raves about them! She loves drawing and says these pencils are the best ever.",4 "Gorgeous Beautiful colors, great lay-down of color and lovely case. I've found these pencils to be exactly what I wanted. I may eventually get the hard-core version, but for now these are perfect.",4 "amazing amazing. I just love these colored pencil. so smooth and nice. nothing is more better. so I marta enjoy this product.",4 "Prismacolor premier soft cor pencils This was a gift for my daughter, and she loved it! I loved it because the price was considerably less than I had seen in local stores.",4 "beautiful pencils they have beautiful colors and produce quality drawings. I am very pleased with them and would highly recommend them to anyone.",4 "Beautiful Pencils These were packaged very nicely and I was highly impressed. The price was shocking too, these are very expensive if you buy them at stores. I will look into buying more if needed.",4 "What? I ordered this set three years ago and hardly used it because the leads kept breaking. Some of my pencils a large chunk of the wood came off. I used to love Prismacolor colored pencils when my brother used them. Now I use acrylic paint and gouache paint and the best colored inks instead. I will never buy this brand of colored pencils again. I wasted my money.",0 "Prismacolor Soft Core Pencil Set 72 ct AMAZING What a great deal!!! Got these for nearly half price, and they arrived promptly with no missing colors or damaged items.I use these daily in my work and they are my lifeline :)",4 "Very nice pencils I use these to color the Mandala Coloring Books and they are amazing. Easy to sharpen, blend, shade, etc. I've used a number of different techniques and all have turned out great. Also, the metal time a nice touch and makes storing the pencils much more convenient than the pencils that come in cardboard cases. And to have a kit with 72 pencils for such a great price is honestly appreciated!",4 "Excellent Service, Excellent product!!! I have used Prismacolor Pencils for quite a while. I love the tin box this variety pack offers. And I love getting ""72"" of them. The price was less than half so you can't beat that. These colors are smooth and deliver a wide variety of color. They blend well!!!! I love them!!!!! The seller was excellent. Thank you so very much!!!",4 "Recommended by my kid's art teacher - really good This is recommended by my kid's art teacher. The metal box is a plus compared with cheaper brand. You can also trace the exact color by the number and order more in the future. My kid like it. When I asked her if she feel the pencils are different from other brand, she told me not much but the color selection is wider. The price on Amazon is lower than most sites I can find.",4 "Excellent quality, worth the money I am very pleased with these colored pencils; the color selection is very good and the quality is top notch. If you have never tried Prismacolors, you are in for a treat! If you are not sure if you will enjoy them, I recommend purchasing a smaller package or going to an art supply store where you can purchase each pencil separately.",4 "A new artist I have old pencils and being Scot, I like to save money.. In this case I only use my Prismacolored Pencils...they are the best!",4 "Seventy two colors! These are lovely pencils but it's just like the cable TV, there are always some you will never use and some that aren't quite there. But the Amazon price was great. But I couldn't resist the 12 pack at Michael's after Christmas for $2.99 and it did have different colors!",4 "Better than expected Ordered these for my son. He enjoys drawing and the soft-cores make shading easier. He was very pleased with the set and I was happy with the price and very please with the turn-around time on the order.",4 "Colered Pencils This was purchased to be a gift. The donee had asked for it and appears to have been very pleased with it.As for 'Entangled' (the purchase listed above), I have no recollection of it.",4 "awesome Arrived quickly.. Great array of colors...excellent quality..everything we were expecting.. My artsy daughter couldn't have been more thrilled! Highly recommended!",4 "Prismacolor Pencils These colored pencils are great for just about any of the crafts, they blend beautifully, and the range of colors is fantastic.",4 "Great value As an artist I purchased these pencils for my son. he loves the medium and loves the brand. I loved the price you get way more than you pay for here and it makes for excellent work.",4 "great set Great set of pencils for a good price...bought for my daughter, now my son wants some! I will definately be getting him some...",4 "Great pencils I love these pencils and I share them with my grandchildren (ages 7 to 12). The color intensity is wonderful and the kids love them. I keep a variety of interesting coloring books and each has a favorite or two. Worth every penny!",4 "Great! I noticed a big difference between Prismacolor and lower quality pencils. I especially liked Prismacolor's ability to blend colors, and the glossy finish this gave my drawings.",4 "Must have blending pencils, but expensive Nothing beats these artist pencils. The colors can be blended to create a professional product. They are a must have for any sketch artist. I sure hope one day they can reduce the price though. They are so expensive. But, I've yet to find anything comparable to the quality. I couldn't live without them.",4 "Smooth pencils I really like this set of colored pencils. I use them to color mandalas for relaxation. The pencils reached me in good condition and I haven't had any problem with broken pencils. I've only ever used Crayola colored pencils before, so by comparison, these pencils are very rich and smooth. The colors go on very vibrant.",4 "Pleased by the price and the product. This was my first set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils and I was very happy with this purchase. I always like to see what kind of deals I can get, and I was very happy with the one. My only complaint was that the color slipped right out of the middle of two of the pencils. Apparently not enough glue was applied during production. Get your game together Prismacolor. Arrived promptly, packaged nicely, and in good condition.",3 "Best colored pencils! I have tried using other colored pencils but the Prismacolor pencils are the best I have ever used. I would highly recommend them for anyone who desires quality results in their work.",4 "LOVE!! I love these pencils! The quality is bar none! The colors are beautiful. The case is beautiful. Shipping was fast and hassle free! I would recommend to anyone!",4 "Prismacolor they have beautiful colors and produce quality drawings. I am very pleased with them and would highly recommend them to anyone.",4 "Nice variety of colors I bought this set to replace the previous and smaller set of the same brand of pencils (some are down to < 2" as we use them all the time). the tin it comes in is very nice and will protect the pencils better than the paper case the last one came in.",4 "Nice I haven't colored this hard in ages. I feel like my life has been a lie until now. Word .",4 "Superb Quality The only thing that is flawed with these colored pencils is that the outside color depicted does not match the actual color of the pencil.BUT, they are great. 3 treys come with it, a color guide, the pencils have the color code and name on them. Good set of colors.",4 "Nothing like Prisma pencil!! I have been using for coloring on copper with great success. Only prisma pencils are recommended for this process due to high wax content. My only complaint is I have come across a few broken leads which is always disappointing... losing 1/2"" of this lovely coloring is a loss felt. Am going to try low heat and see if I can fuse any yet undetected breaks. Thinking if packaging didn't allow for shifting of pencils might not be an issue with brand new pencils.... Color selection is fantastic in 72 Pc. set.",4 "My Favorite Colored Pencils Prismacolor colored pencils are amazing! They are the ones I would choose every time even if other kinds of pencils were available. They are smooth and slightly soft, and give even saturated color. They also blend very well. The color availability is great, as well as the color diversity. I just absolutely love these and recommend them. The price is excellent for what you get as well. A+",4 "They Chose the Right Name -- ""Premier"" -- When They Named These Pencils There are many excellent colored pencil brands available today, with some of the premier labels being Caran D'Arche (Switzerland), Conté (France), Faber Castell (Germany), Talens (the Netherlands) and Koh-i-noor (Czech Republic). Each pencil brand has its own loyal following, and it is certainly true that the performance characteristics of each leaves a unique ""signature"" on paper (i.e., the experienced eye can sometimes tell which brand of pencil was used for a different piece of artwork by examining luminosity, reflection, depth of color, and others). I have used all these brands myself, having brought back from Europe entire sets from various manufacturers, and often in different sub types (""artist,"" ""student,"" and so on). Some also have added touches that really make a pencil set shine, including rounded triangular shafts with subtle inlaid grips, bonded coatings between the lead and the pencil wood to minimize lead shattering, and soft textured surfaces for improved gripping and comfort. Some sets are now even beginning to adhere to the lightfastness specifications as developed by the Colored Pencil Society of America.So, what should we think about a set of American made colored pencils when they are competing with these premier brands, some of which have been in business for centuries? The answer might be surprising to hear: after using all these brands for an extended period of time, I can say that these Prismacolor ""Premier"" pencils easily hold their own against the world's best colored pencils.What are the characteristics of the Prismacolor ""Premier"" pencils that make them so good?1. Smooth, silky, and rich laydown of color2. Little smearing, even when laying down dense patches of color3. Ability to blend colors as needed4. Wide range of available colors5. Relatively inexpensive (by comparison to other premium brands)6. Availability of the Prismacolor ""Verithin"" pencil sets, which duplicate the colors of the ""Premier"" line pencil by pencil (matched by color codes), but in an extremely hard lead that permits a high level of sharpening for detail work which will not quickly wear down.At first glance, it might seem that these Prisamacolor pencils are expensive, but when one reflects on the fact that some of the more ""esoteric"" (for lack of a better word) pencils can run upwards of $3 - $4 per pencil, the Prismacolors are nothing short of a bargain. (If you hunt long enough, you can even find the large set of 120 pencils that comes in a two tiered wood case with lining to house your collection and you'll still be paying far less per pencil than other high end brands.)But the proof is certainly in the putting. Get one of these in your hands, and lay down some color on a sheet of paper and see if you don't experience the very thing I am describing here. These are rich and smooth leads with an almost creamy feel. That's not to say you can point them up to a needle: you can, but you just must be careful not to press too much when doing so in order to keep the point from breaking. You can also use these in a duller point to lay down large swaths of rich, deep color. (Again, pairing this set up with the ""Verithin"" set can be very helpful for detail work.)Are these pencils perfect? No. There are a few issues, some minor, but nevertheless relevant for this review:1. Lead shattering seems to be an issue for the company. My first set had no less than 10% of the pencils shattered all the way down to the end, rendering all those colors useless. This is either manufacturing problems, or some improvement in the cases in which the pencils are transported and sold is required to further reduce shock from transport. It is an unacceptable result when purchasing a large pencil set.2. Along those same lines, it would be wonderful if Prismacolor could look into a similar technology such as Staedler uses in its colored pencils, which is a coating of inner material between the lead and the wood to reduce breakage. I've never had a single Staedler pencil break on me yet. Not one.3. The triangular shaped shafts of both the Faber Castell and Staedler pencils is in my view a superior design than the round format of the Primscolors, allowing greater control and improved comfort.4. The Prismacolors do not use any type of friction coating on the outside of the pencils to help improve grip. Both Staedler and Faber Castell do (and in different manners), and this adds immeasurably to their performance characteristics.5. The printing on the shaft of the Prismacolor to identify color name and code can be almost illegible, with blurry, imprecise lettering. In some lighting conditions, the markings are nearly impossible to read. (The newest editions of the Prismacolors seem to have addressed this, but don't count on getting those in the boxed sets anytime soon until existing stock is sold and replaced with new models.)6. The Prismacolors are not ""finished"" on the end with any type of cap or closure, and the pencils also arrive unsharpened. (Compare the Faber Castells, which both come fully sharpened and are mounted in a manner that makes them resistant to any type of breakage during transport; these also, as most other brands, have a nice finishing cap on the end of the pencil.)Let me be clear. These minor quibbles all fall away once you get one of these in your hand an experience how they perform. These are simply a delight to use, and many artists swear by them. After using them myself, I can see why. I still am extremely impressed with the best of the offerings Europe produces, but these Prismacolor pencils deserve to be counted right among them. If they ever addressed my minor quibbles above, they might vie for a role as a de facto standard with one or two of the other most expensive brands three times their price.Five stars for performance. Five stars for price. Five stars for fun. And five stars for rich , creamy, deep color!Note: Although these pencils come in many sizes of sets, I recommend the 72 color set. This gives you a wide range of colors, and does not run you into issues with the larger sets where you have multiple colors so close to one another you cannot easily see the difference. Of course, if you want the beautiful wood case, you'll need to get the 120 set.",4 "The pencils on the planet First of all, the guy above who was dissatified, you can't use a reg. pencil sharpener to sharpen Prisma's, becuase what happened to you, will happen. Prismacolor pencils come w/ a special sharpener just for these pencils. Inside the box it explains why you can't use a reg. sharpener on these pencils.As for my review, I draw tattoos. Every tattoo artist i've ever talked too all use Prismacolor Pencils, and all have rave reviews... I didn't believe them until 1 of the tattoo artists let me try out his set. After i tried his out for a few hours (cuase i was that happy w/ them), i had to have my own set. Once i went Prismacolor, i never went back to the crappy crayolas i was using before. Crayola differs from Prisma becuase most pencils in your store are chalk-based, while prisma's are oil based... They blend like paint..These are the greatest pencils i've ever seen and used. Though they are expensive, it's well worth it.. It's better to buy a bigger set, like starting out w/ the 48 color set or more.",4 "Prismacolor I own these pencils and I personally think they are great. I have the 72 color set and I think the creamy leads are excellent because they are soft and free of impurities that cheap colored pencils have. I have not had trouble with blooming or layering so far. I really like the fact that you can reorder specific colors through the Prismacolor website. Be sure to buy an appropriate pencil sharpener. The Prismacolor Colored Pencil sharpener is a good one but you can only sharpen one or two pencils before needing to clean it out. That is the only drawback I have found.",4 "Undocumented Changes??? I'm not sure what happened in recent weeks, but a friend of mine ordered these pencils and received exactly what the product description says is included: 72 pencils, bonus art stix and sharpener. I ordered mine last week and received a smaller tin with the 72 pencils, but no bonus art stix or pencil sharpener (luckily the pencils come sharpened now!). The picture associated with this product shows that I should have received two stix and a sharpener, as does the product description:""These colored pencils are artists' quality for every level of expertise. Pencils contain high quality pigments for a rich color saturation and feature soft, thick cores which create a smooth color lay-down for superior blending and shading and the thick leads resist breakage. This package contains one 9-3/4 by 8-1/8 by 1-1/8-inch tin with 72 pencils ... and 2 bonus art stix: a woodless colored pencil core for coverage of large areas (art stix colors vary). ""I'm assuming that the product has changed at the factory level (and cutting costs means cutting bonus stuff). THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NEEDS TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE. No art stix or sharpener included!",2 "Good tip to sharpen your new pencils A beautiful way to prevent your prismas from breaking or cracking the lead is to use an Xacto knife to sharpen them and avoid dropping them if at all possible. The lead is very fragile, and a fall may break them. Using a knife is a really gentle way to take care of the lead and prevent the wood around the pencil from wearing down so fast. It will give you about twice as long life for each pencil, because you can shape the wood around the lead instead of shaving the lead off. Granted, a bit of practice is needed, using a crayola pencil is probably the best way to assure your coordination with the knife.",4 "The only way to go.... I'm an artist and in the animation field. I've tried other Prismacolor wanna-be's but it's like WACOM tablet wanna-be's. They don't even come close to cutting it. And trust me, I've tried them due to gifts etc. But I won't put my money in anything other than Prismacolor products in this area.",4 "These pencils are the best I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase of the Prismacolor colored pencils. The colors are very rich and vibrant unlike the less expensive pencils that one might find at other retailers. I am not a professional artist but enjoy drawing and painting in my spare time. These pencils are very true to color and are very easy to work with as they smudge well and look almost like paint. The price on these pencils was excellant too. I have priced them at major craft and art stores and the price was almost double there. All and all a great buy. I would recommend Prismacolor over any other pencil that I have used.....",4 "Exquisite textures I just sharpened all my pencils today and tried them out. They are so superior to similar products out in the market place. The colors are rich. The leads are smooth and creamy. Blending is awesome. I am spoiled already and will never go back to the cheaper brands.",4 "Excellent, but not exactly as advertised. On the quality of the pencils alone, I would give five stars. However, there were some issues which made me wish I'd made double sure of the details before ordering. 1. These pencils are NOT made in the USA, as advertised! The stamp clearly says 'Mexico' on the pencils where the stamp is legible. I have an older set of 12 prismacolor pencils, and they are clearly stamped in a contrasting metallic color ""USA"". I don't have an objection to a product made in another country which performs well, as long as this is Properly Disclosed! Many of the marks are stamped so lightly that the 'Mexico' imprint is totally illegible. Others are stamped very deeply, but paint has been added over top of whatever ink was in the imprint, obscuring the word. The leads work great, the pigment is amazing, but when I choose to buy Made in the United States of America, that is exactly what I expect to receive. For the price, I kept them. However, in future, I will expect anything marked ""USA"" to be as advertised. The tin is not made in the USA either, and it is somewhat flimsy, flopping back and forth until the lid is securely fastened. Once the lid is secure, the tin is sturdy. The trays the pencils sit in are cheap molded plastic and must be handled carefully to make sure the pencils don't go flying every which way. 2. When my pencils arrived, I was astonished to see very poor packaging. Generally, my experience with items shipped from amazon has been excellent. These pencils arrived in a box with 4 other items. None of these items were secured in any way (rubber band, shrink wrap, outer box or cardboard stabilizer) The 'bubble' sheets that are sometimes used were hardly adequate to the job for the size of box, which was longer and wider than needed. Because of these two factors, there were at least 10 pencils OUTSIDE THE TIN when they arrived, and the lid was loose. Inside the tin, pencils were scattered every which way, allowing them to move from their trays and end up under all three trays, sideways, etc. Also, the sharpener I ordered with the pencils was completely out of its packaging and had obviously been removed, then sent on without the cardboard backing being taped or glued back onto the clear bubble. I don't know if these were returned items re-sold, or if some inspection was done during transportation (I would expect the US Postal Service to include some sort of notice if the package was inspected! Also, two of the coloring books had bent pages due to the loose items sliding around in the box. I am writing a separate review about the packaging, but felt it was important to include here, to help explain my 4 star rating. If the pencils were judged only on performance, they would get 5 stars. If they were made in the USA as advertised, again 5 stars. For price, 5 stars. But due to the misleading advertising, or someone getting rid of returned merchandise under the guise of a sale leads me to lower my rating. I did not return the pencils because after testing them, there was, miraculously, only one broken lead! They held up to their rough treatment beautifully. If you experience many broken leads AFTER you have started using the pencils regularly, it is likely due to angle or pressure issues. I had about 3 pencils break several times, but it was always after I had sharpened them to a razor edge, which they are really not intended for. The prismacolor pencil sharpener, even though it was not in its package, works wonders with these pencils and reduces waste and further breakage. You simply have to remember to treat these gently (would you squeeze a watercolor pigment tube like a toothpaste tube? Same principle-these cannot be sharpened roughly as regular lead pencils are, or they will break.) Overall, an excellent value for the price. I calculated somewhere around $0.70 per pencil, which is a SIGNIFICANT discount compared to the prices on other sets sold by amazon, and a HUGE discount compared to the listed retail price! So for a bargain, I can forgive the small details not being quite as advertised. I had mixed emotions at first, but while coloring with these for the first time, I fell in love with them all over again, and knew I'd never find a better price for 72 of these awesome pencils. However, if you are a detail fiend, you may be disappointed. You may also be less lucky with the state of the pencils after being mistreated during shipping.",3 "Still My Favorite, But... I refuse to give Prismacolor pencils anything lower than 5 stars, simply because they really are truly the best I have ever used, even though..They are in transition. They are apparently switching to a new ""look,"" but all of the new look pencils are made in Mexico. I frankly don't care where they're made, but SOME of the pencils were made with a poorer quality wood. The lead is the same, just the wood splinters easier on some pencils and you have to be very careful when sharpening them. I still managed to sharpen the whole 72-pencil set in about 2 1/2 hours while also taking care of a newborn who kept waking up, and counting now... there are about 7 made with lower-grade wood. I will contact them separately, and hopefully enough people will join me, to just let them know the price-cut is probably not worth it. I imagine if they do continue to segway into lower-quality materials, they will start to lose their customer base quickly.That said, they are still my favorite, hands down. There are several of the older-style pencils in the set, so if you are looking for a perfectly aesthetically pleasing, style-uniform set of colored pencils, good luck at your local art supply store? Though, the Amazon price might make you change your mind about needing them to look the same. I mean really, what a steal!I, personally, didn't have a problem with getting repeat colors in my set. They were all accounted for. And actually, now that I think back on it, I think it was the set of 120 that people were having problems with. This set makes me a very happy art nerd.NOTE: The set does come with a pencil sharpener, but I bought these:Maped Classic 1-Hole Metal Pencil Sharpeners, Grey, 2-Pack (006602)They work the absolute best for the initial sharpening. They are comfortable, and don't dull quickly.I also purchased this:Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener, Black (1786520)and it is nice if you want a shorter end to your pencils. It is also nice for maintenance sharpening.",4 "My favorite pencils Love these pencils. Beautiful colors. Long lasting colors. Easy to use. Having this 72 colored pencils set, will help you to see which colors you will use the most in your art work. Make sure to order single color pencils when you are half way through a pencil. Order 2 or more of same color. Will save you $ in cost and delivery charges. Use UPS or FedEx for delivery, safer/faster. prismacolor.com will direct you to companies that sell single color pencils. Amazon.com is constantly updating it's single color pencil products. Highly recommend this product for beginners (me). Love the pencils!! ENJOY, drawing!!",4 "Amazing pencils These colouring pencils are amazing. the quality of work I've produced from them has risen.Well worth the effort for getting them, great colour selection in the 72 too.Lovely presentation tin with them.Just completely worth it",4 "Very good product I was introduced to these as a senior in high school many years ago. They're even better than I remembered them. I've had 17 year layoff from my art and am easing back into it and this was one of the main tools that I wanted to use. Solid product with a great price.",4 "Soft colorful and they blend well I got these colored pencils for an excellent price and was and still am very impressed with the quality and the selection of colors. I have used MANY different brands of pencils for drawing and this brand is best so far. If you're just starting out, I wouldn't go for this set with that many pencils but there is a good selection of smaller ones.Also I have shown my drawings in shows and have gotten many compliments on the vibrancy of the colors.",4 "Love them Love these pencils! Yes, they cost more than other sets but they are so worth it. There's just no comparison. I bought the cheaper brands at first, but when I started doing more artwork, I found that the cheap ones just didn't give me the look I wanted. And then it hit me, why don't I just spend a little more & get the best. And I went ahead and splurged & got the big 72 set, so I have more color choices.Amazon has the best price and they have quick delivery so I am very happy.",4 "I LOVE THESE PENCILS!!! These pencils really bring a lot of life to my drawings....at other stores they r $70 or more for this same set....great price and great product!!!...Would def recommend to anyone who enjoy drawing!...Don't forget to purchase the blending pencils they have availible..thay make a world of difference!!...Thanks and God bless!",4 "Prismacolor Pencils are Perfect I have enjoyed using Primsmacolor Color Pencils for years because they are sturdy, reliable and a great accessory for any artist.",4 "Prismacolor pencils These pencils are great...wonderful, vibrant, clear color. I have never used colored pencils before and I must admit that they live up to their reputation. I just wish I had went for the largest set. Since I am doing portraits I need to order several more skin tones (I bought the set with 72 pencils).",4 "Packaging I am a 27 year old artist and have always used crayola colored pencils...I heard about the prismas and went to my local art store to buy a few colors to try them out. WOW...they are Amazing. So I save up and come to buy an entire set off here. I am a blender and these blend extremely well and if you ARE a blender, make sure to get the blending pencil, not the one that is wrapped paper or the marker, but the blender that looks like a colored pencil. It's clear. It works beautifully.The only thing I had a problem with ordering from amazon is that they came WITHOUT a box! Just the tin wrapped in plastic wrap! These are fragile and if one was to drop one or the whole case on a hard surface, they can shatter all the way through the pencil, so no matter how much you sharpen, the pencil will keep falling apart. I know the prismacolors are a bit sturdier due to the oil in the color, but still, these are expensive and can break easily when someone who doesn't know what they are doing during the entire shipping process throws them around or drops them or who knows. I would have appreciated them coming in a box with padding. I don't know if any or all of my pencils are broken or not because I've had them a day.The quality of the pencils themselves and this brand is well worth the money for them though....Can't go wrong. Also, If you are a person who likes very small detail or a hard flat line, the Verithin prismas are great too.Cheers!",4 "Fantastic price Just as you would expect to find at the art store, only far less money to pay, what is not to like about that?",4 "Love This shipment came really fast and I love that I have an array of colors now to work with when working thumbnails for my Graphic Design classes. These are so smooth! I'd recommend getting a PrismaColor pencil sharpener. They work WONDERS!",4 "Prismacolor premier soft This was a excellent buy!! My wife is an architect and she stayed awesome with the gift! When I saw the price and the brand of the product, quickly I took the decision of buying.",4 "Prismacolor review This gift brought a lot of joy to my 14 year old budding artist. I too have used prismacolor for 30 years and enjoy their quality.",4 "Love these Pencils I really enjoyed these pencils they are so nice the texture when then go onto the paper are wonderful I give them an A!",4 "Poetry in Motion These pencils Floooow across the paper. You can sharpen them (carefully!) to a fine point and then drag the point as though it was a feather, sideways or vertically across the paper in a liquid motion that, depending on the texture of the paper, will produce a variety of beautiful results.I LOOVE the storage tin -- which makes the pencils less prone to lose their heads as they normally are prone to do in a cardboard container during even normal handling and especially (horrors) if the box was dropped.Blending is a pleasure, stippling is one of their fortes, and the dialogue between artist and pencil is almost at times intuitive.Prismacolor has been around for a long time and this quality product is proof of their dedication to the needs of the artist.",4 "Awesome! Wow! I ordered this last minute for Christmas and was delighted to get it so QUICKLY and in awesome condition! Would certainly purchase from this seller again!",4 "Quality Product These pencils are really great' They are quite soft so you can get a nice even coat across the paper. Because they are so soft though you will have to sharpen them often especially if you are pressing hard while you work. This is to be expected though of any colour pencil that is soft.I did an art project for my class & when I was finished presenting my artwork my class mate asked, 'what medium did you use?' When I remarked 'colour pencils' she was shocked lol. She could clearly see the difference between the Faber-Castell pencils she was using and my Prismacolor pencils.This is a quality product. I just wish I had the 132 set! :)",4 "Fast service and great product. I love my Prismacolor Pencils. Was not expecting delivery until 8/5 and got them 8/1. Talk about fast service! Fast service and Great product. Can't beat that!Thank You!",4 "Best colored pencil for the m oney I bought my first set of Prismacolor Colored pencils two years ago when I started My BS in graphic design. For the price that Amazon offers them for I would go for the set of 120. I bought my set for $100 and see that Amazon offers them for $45 or so. I still do not regret mine at the price I paid but for this money these pencils are a steal! As others have said the pencils offer a nice selection of colors and get five stars for color consistency,depth, and blending uses. I am not sure about what others say as far as breaking leads. What I do know with my set is that I can give them to my five year old who likes to draw with me when I am drawing and they have survived her with no less the performance they have given to me. She realized that they are special compared to her Crayola's she has been drawing with so I am strongly considering the set of 120 for her for Christmas. Thanks Prismacolor for making a decent product and thanks Amazon for the above awesome price. My daughter and I will enjoy these for years to come!",4 "Too soft, too breakable I'm an illustrator and I used these pencils for the first time on a full-color illustration. I was really disappointed and ended up mostly using my old SwissColor set just to get the project done. I spent most of my time sharpening the pencils because more often than not the lead in the pencil was already broken so I'd sharpen and the lead would fall out, I'd keep going until I got a good tip or at least good enough to get the color down. Unfortunately I sharpened the yellow ocre down to 1/4 of the original length and never did get a good tip that didn't fall out. I was so disappointed because I had heard such good things about these pencils. I called the company to see if they would reimburse the purchase and their only solution was for me to send in the pencils I was unhappy with (individually) and they would mail me back replacements. These pencils are just too expensive to sharpen away 3/4 and still not have a point that usable. Don't waste your money. For the equivalent price SwissColor is the way to go. I don't know why I even bothered trying out the prisma colors when I've been using SwissColor for years of illustrating with great results and very few breakages.",1 "Excellent Pencils, a match for European colored Pencils I'm a traditional artist and before I started using professional tools, I used to be satisfied with Crayola and still able to create art.Prismacolor Premiere Colored Pencils were introduced to me by a friend in a website who is a professional artist with really detailed and rich colored work.I tried out the 24 count before I moved on to 72, and boy was I shocked with the price! But it was definitely worth it...Pros:-The colors are rich, deep and smooth. They blend really well and you can use the colorless blender from both colored pencil and marker.-They come in many different colors, but I suggest you settle down with 72 for getting the 120 count will give you doubles.-There's a lot of sellers out there that offers individual colors and you can buy and customize your set.-They're cheaper than the most leading professional colored pencils out there (like Faber Castell) but still give out the same effect. You just have to find where you are most comfortable coloring on. I love smooth coloring and what I do to create a smooth effect is lay down my work on a hard, smooth surface and get another paper or two underneath it (this was originally to prevent the markers from bleeding through the paper and on to my binder, but I discovered it works great when coloring with pencils too).Cons:-Lead breaks off easily. I think this is a known problem for all Prismas, but the lead-breaking only happened to my VERY FIRST set of Prismas, which was a 24 colors set. I didn't know how to sharpen them properly since I was used to sharpening hard leaded pencils and would constantly fall off. My yellow color was gone by the end of the first week that I bought it. As time passes by, I learned some tricks on how to keep the lead intact. DO NOT sharpen them too hard. Pushing the pencil really deep into the sharpener will cause breakage. Use slow, precise force when turning the pencil. Do not turn them fast. Slow and steady. Dull sharpeners are also at fault. If you can no longer sharpen any pencil in that sharpener, or it's RUSTY, holy cow go buy a new one! I use a Mapel sharpener, one without a case. I use an origami basket thing to collect all the shrapnels. VOILA. My Prismas are strong and lasting. You seriously don't need a fancy sharpener from Prismacolor. It's in you. You just have to know your tools well. UNFORTUNATELY, I know that some breakage aren't caused my misharpening. It's caused by the pencils themselves. My very first set had three colors with leads broken inside the wood casing). You will know if your Prismas are faulty when you sharpen it and quickly CRUMBLES deep into the wood where you haven't even reached sharpening. Then yes, it might've been the shipping, or the leads are too soft for that. Other than that, it's pretty much how you sharpen the pencils.-The tin casing rusts overtime. I know, I should know this, but wouldn't it be better if it's stainless?-Needs more seller outside of U.S. I live in Guam and there's only ONE store that sells Prismacolors and there's a lot of artists here who fight over it. I got my 72 count online because the store ran out and only has 24 and 48.This product is excellent. I have Faber Castell, koh I noor, Caran D'ache, Lyra and Conte crayons but for some reason, I keep using Prismacolors more than i use any of my other tools. It's probably because I am more familiar with it for I've been using Prismas the longest. If you're just beginning or professional, go for it. It's well worth the money.",4 "The Best I've been drawing on my own for almost 10yrs and haven't found anything else to replace these. Gone through a few big sets of them. The rich colors will really make a drawing pop out and some people say the picture looks alive. Would recommend to anyone. Yeah the set itself is somewhat pricey but they are well worth the investment.",4 "nice color but average quality Love the color range of these pencils, however: 1. Quality is average 2. There is irregular types of branding 3. The lead is quite snappable. Besides that I really enjoy the color collection.",2 "Great colored pencils I'm an amateur that switched over from crayola. These pencils are great and blend smoothly leaving a rich color. Sure they're a little harder to work with because they're softer and need to be sharpened at a steeper angle, but its worth it. Highly recommended.",4 "they work well The prismacolor color pencils work great, and I am happy that they came to me when they did for my art project. It is very useful and a majority of the colors are what I need to use to create art pieces with.",4 "fantatstic great value, brilliant pencils well worth the money, blending is great, creates a smooth waxy feel would recommend to artist of all ability,",4 "Awesome in a box Came when it said it would, was still sealed with everything perfectly inside. It was exactly what I wanted and paid for, not to mention it was soooooooooooooooo much cheaper than Micheal's or Hobby Lobby or any other art store in my area. Thank you!",4 "Good set of colors but... The set of colors is perfect, but the case itself is quite a dissapointment, is difficult to keep it closed, colors move all around it...which may ruin the pencils sooner than later. I found this item expensive after knowing the box, I was expecting more of it",3 "Very Satisfied! I was very impressed with the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils I bought. The pencils create a smooth, rich and easy to blend color. These pencils are AMAZING!Love them.",4 "Standby Pencils! These are the best pencils I have ever used! Im making my own flash and nothing beats these! they are SUPER blendable, bright colors, very easy to work with! the leads are soft which is WHY they are so blendable. they are the perfect pencils if you are a SERIOUS artist! this is also the best deal your going to get on these pencils!! our shop usually buys from art supply stores... its about half off here! love the pencils and WILL buy again and again!",4 "The Best Colored Pencils! These are the best pencils out there. Best bang for your buck! My only grief? When they sharpened them at the factory, about 8 of them were sharpened on the wrong end. So, as you sharpen the pencil, you will sharpen away the name of the color. Whereas on the other end, the name would be there for the life of the pencil. It's a minor issue. I wish these were all made in the USA. Sadly, they are 90% made in Mexico.",4 "Box had big dent on the top One star for sending me a box with a big dent in it. Pencils are fine, but I can't stop staring at this damaged container that I have to store them in.",1 "NOT MADE IN USA IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION YOU CAN READ THAN THE CRAYONS ARE MADE IN MEXICO, BUT WHEN I RECIVIED THEM YOU CAN READ MADE IN MEXICO. ACTUALLY THEY ARE PRETTY SOFT LIKE I SPECTED BUT THEY ARE NOT AS DESCRIBED.",2 "Are these Prism Color Pencils permanent If I use water on the pencils will they slowly wear away or are they permanent.",3 "Amazing for artwork Yes, these are very expensice. But, they are worth every penny.They are so soft, and the colors blend extremely well. For instance, when I was shading in fire for one of my drawings, I used Dark Purple, Indigo Blue, Crimson, Dark green, Poppy red, yellow (can't remember which one) for the darkest shade in the fire, and with a little patience, it all blended perfectly. When I show people that specific drawing, they would have never guessed the colors I used. That's how perfectly they blend together.These colored pencils allow you to blend and create so many different and brilliant, vibrant colors. I've used them for eyes, trippy art, fire, etc. All came out beautifully. I will never use another type of color pencil.If you know what you're doing, buy these. You won't be disappointed. However, if you're newer to art, you might get a little frustrated because of the blending and its a little tedious. Master regular pencil, ebony, etc. Before you go to prisma. Or at least that's what my art teacher had me do at the studio. Anyways, great deal on Amazon too!",4 "Excellent Product with awesome results! Bought this gift for the family artist. Thought her pictures were good before; but WOW! Exquisite colors; marvelous, precise workmanship.",4 "Great quality I have used these pencils for many years and find they are a great product. They are expensive so I wouldn't buy them for kids to draw, but as an artist I need good quality tools.",4 "Perfect colored pencil set This set is just the right size for my needlepoint designs. Colors allow for blending. I initially forgot to order sharpener.",4 "Nice! I highly recommend these color pencils. Prismacolor are top of the line in color pencils. I've always have had a great experience with this colors. I recently used them in a drawing I made from a painting. They're rich in color and I find that I can conserve in using permanent color felt tip pens to get the same consistency. These are a softer lead and don't look as faded as most pencil colors do. It feels good to have colors you can depend on.",4 "AMAZING AMAZING PRICE!!!!! So much cheaper than what you would have to pay if you were to buy it at an art supple store. Got here fast, wrapped, and all in tact. Very pleased!",4 "beannie I am a long time user of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I was originally going to purchase my refill colors individually. This set of 72 was an unbelievable value so I went with it. Once again, Prismacolor and Amazon didn't disappoint.",4 "pristeen condition - very pleased My pencil set was packaged well for shipping and arrived with no damage to the box, case, or pencils. Some reviewers have remarked that pencils were not sharpened, appeared crooked, wood was chipped, and some saw painted over 'made in Mexico' stamped on the pencil. None of this was true of my pencil set. All are perfectly straight, no chips, nice soft waxy colors that blend well. My set doesn't have any 'made in' information on the case or the pencils themselves.This is my first set of prismacolors. However, they seem to be very high quality and easy to blend.",4 "What a great product! I used many different types of colored pencils but nothing to the quality of Prismacolor. The rich colors are amazing, so when it was time to purchase a new set I found this seller...What an amazing price for such a quality product.",4 "Excellent Results My art teacher says that Prismacolor are the best colored pencils for professional work. They allow you to build up and blend the colors, saturating the paper until you get an almost paint-like fullness, without the typical white space between the pencil lines.My teacher let me use her set for a picture, and I was very pleased with the way the shadows on my stone wall turned out, and the wood textures. Finally, I decided that I wanted my own set.She also says she prefers the sets in tins, because the pencils are easier to lift out. In the boxes with trays, as the pencils get shorter, they like to hide down in the bottom of the trays where it's hard to see if they're there or not.On the whole, worth the investment if you want top-quality results, with beautiful blending and a full range of useful hues. (Believe it or not, you'll come to appreciate all the cool grays, warm grays, and French grays. They're what you'll use to dull or intensify the other colors.)",4 "Quality Issues! Sanford is having quality issues with its Prismacolor and Verithin brands, enough to make me consider switching to Derwent.I've recently purchased the 72, 120, and 132 pencil Prismacolor sets and there were one or more problems with each set. My problems included getting getting duplicates of one or more colors while missing other colors, non-centered leads that caused sharpening issues, bent and curved pencils that made heir use awkward, imprints that were barely legible, chipped and gouged pencils, and imperfectly finished pencils.A box of 36 Verithin pencils had the same problems and was also missing a pencil.For the price paid for these pencils, you should expect perfection and you're not getting it. These used to be my favorite pencils. Sanford's shoddy quality control has caused me to downgrade my opinion of them.",1 "Prismacolor Premier 72 Pros:nice colormetal tinCons:most of the 72 pencils are bent 3/4 of the way down the pencil shaft4 of the 72 pencils were shorter by at least 25%Have had troubles sharpening pencils. Color core is broken and sharpened tips falls out gravity assist only.I hope this is just a lemon box but do not think I will buy this product again and will be very weary of any Prismacolor Pencils.second star for fast delivery, pencils alone would be a 1 star",1 "Not exactly 72 different colors I was very dissapointed in the lack of colors that were in the tin. the discription said 72 colors and the top section was good and the second and third sections were exactly the s ame colors. I enjoy coloring in the flower and butterfly coloring books and so wanted some different shades and colors and did not get what the suggested discription said it would be.",2 "Vintage pencils I LOVE THESE PENCILS. AN ARTIST WHO KNOWS ABOUT PENCILS USE THIS BRAND, BECAUSE THEY ARE SOFT. THESE PENCILS ARE MADE FOR SMALLER PROJECTS.I GIVE THIS PRODUCT AN A++, OVER THE CHART FOR EXCELLENT COLOR AND USER FRIENDLY.",4 "short new nubs Unfortuantely as excited as I was to receive my Prismacolor pencils I soon found that the package must have been dropped or the pencils are deffective. Many of the pencil leads just keep breaking off when I sharpen them. This has resulted in half size pencils in my brand new box :(",3 "Professional color pencils These are some of the best semi-affordable colored pencils we have purchased, just be careful not to drop them.",3 "The Only I Have Used for Years As an amateur artist of a couple years, I have looked for the highest quality materials of each medium without breaking my wallet. I have found that these Prismacolor pencils are definitely my first choice in colored pencils. I am always happy with the way these pencils glide onto paper. The 72 set is also ideal because there is a good mix of color without a lot of overlapping shades. I would recommend these to any beginner to even advanced artist.",4 "Picture misleading The pencils are really great in terms of colour. These are my first pencils so I can't compare with any other brands out there.However, the quality is average. Some pencils have black branding, others have silver. Some also have large white branding. Others have chipped ends.The picture is misleading because it shows a pencil sharpener included in the tin when there isn't one. If I had known, I would have bought a sharpener too.",3 "Prismacolor: The Holy Grail of Colored Pencils I ordered a set of 72 Prismacolor pencils as a Christmas gift for my older son. Art is a hobby with him and he'd mentioned how much he liked Prismacolor. Having done some little work with this brand in the past, I could understand why, and so went to Amazon.com to see what was available.I was amazed to find the set of 72 at a price I found not merely reasonable, but a bargain of the rarest sort. I ordered them at once and wish that I'd had a camera to catch the look on my son's face when he opened his present on Christmas Eve.He told me today that he still hasn't used them yet--""Mom, this is lie the Holy Grail! I'm still gewtting used to having a set like this!""I think this was probably one of the best choices I could have made!Tags: Holy Grail of colored pencils, excellent price for the value",4 "Used to be great. I grew up on Prismacolor pencils using them since the 1960's. They used to work great. I don't know what happened but lately they break with the lightest pressure. Some pencils have been totally unusable. I never had to use any special sharpener. The prismacolor sharpener on Amazon didn't get very good reviews either. I'm switching brands. My fellow artists in the animation industry have shared the same story with me- worthless colored powder.",0 "Sanford Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set, 72/Tin These pencils are the best.The color is good and being able to blend the colors is great.I would recommend these pencils to anyone who likes a good quality finish.",4 "Top Notch Pencils This is a very high quality colored pencil set. Don't hesitate to purchase them. I think they're the best on the market. The colors are vivid and clear. NOTE: I have had no problems with sharpening the pencils, as I have seen some reviewers state. (You have to use the appropriate sharpener).",4 "Excellent, Excellent Excellent product, excellent price, excellent delivery/customer service. Did a lot of research on these pencils and couldn't find a price to even come close. This was a gift for my niece and she was beyond thrilled!",4 "Love it!! Thank you so much I love my colored pencils and the price was great and they arrived very quickly to my house!I would definitely recommend this product and seller!",4 "Awesome! This was a great purchase - great price, fast and Prismacolors are awesome! Still learning, but love, love, love the way they blend with Gamsol!! :)",4 "PrismaColor Pencils These are fantastic! They have a rich, smooth color. The tin box is very sturdy.",4 "Great customer Received the Prisma colored pencils in great shape and arrived quickly, my daughter loves them !",4 "Not made in USA Prismscolor offers quality products. It's a shame that they have moved production out of the US. . . . . .",2 "Prismacolors I have been using prismacolor pencils for years. As an educator, I wanted the best for students. I taught them how to care for and sharpen them. The artistic results were spectacular. I know initially they might seem expensive, however using a smaller set and blending the colors will work plus they last so long. Children are aware of using ""artist"" pencils and truly their projects are above and beyond what other students might produce with cheaper pencils. Once you try them--you will never go back.",4 "Excelent I bought this product for my son who is studying graphic and design, and he is very happy with it.",4 "Great Product! I type a lot and have developed hand problems because of this. The other gloves to hold your wrist stiff might be good for all other activities, but they didn't help my typing. I found these, ordered what I thought was a pair, but turned out to be one..beware of that..., so I ordered another. They do make a difference in my hand and finger pain. The only drawback was I didn't understand a glove is just one. :) Highly recommend this product!",4 "Very poor quality This item appeared cheap and defective in multiple respects. One loupe simply didn't focus at all (with without glasses) at any reasonable distance. The working distance of the other one was far shorter than advertised (more like 4 inches). The image was only sharp in the center half. Focusing required quite a bit of torque, almost enough to practically twist it out of its mount. The optics appeared to be cheap plastic. The adjustment for the spacing between the loupes worked very poorly. I can't recommend this to anyone.",0 "Budget Surgical Loupes The Edroy 2.5X magnification loupes with a working distance of 10-12 inches are a good buy. They have helped me do neck vascular surgery in the cat and peripheral nerve surgery also. It helps with close up dissection of the fascia off of the carotid and external jugular. It helps with identifying the sites, stomas, for cannulation of vessels with catheters. I am anticipating using them with spinal surgery also. I think they are worth 90.00 USD. They have adjustable eye pieces which allow you to move the lenses medially and laterally with a screw. They are mounted on a headframe.",4 "They are the best help for RA I've found My hands hurt all the time when I got Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1998. I stopped needing the wax heat treatment after I found these gloves. No other version was comfortable and worked too. The original design is the one I love! I own 4 or 5 pairs and although they are grubby after many years of working in them they still work even though some of them have stretched out somewhat.",4 "Prevention of Carpal Tunnel I've been a programmer for 23 years. I got tendonitis in my wrist after 3 year. I tried several other products (and doctors) before I found the Handeze gloves. I've worn them now for over 15 years. I still get tendonitis on occasion but it has never become Carpal Tunnel. I feel I owe this to Handeze.",4 "A Bad Experience! I ordered 2 Lycra Handeze Therapeutic Gloves from Joann's. I have used them for years. However, I received an ""improved"" model, rather than the ""original"" style. They were constricting in the wrist, and I had to return them. I e-mailed Joann's, requesting a waiver of the $7.98 (!!!)shipping fee. Although I received 3 return e-mails with promises to contact me within 1 to 2 days, I have NEVER heard from them!!!",0 "cool table watced these for a long time i have a room decorated with dragons wizards and more this was high quality and very detailed for price and details good deal",4 "tronex 5212 taper head cutter It's sharp and comfortable to hold. The handles are a bit short. If your hands are larger, get the longer handles. Otherwise I like the soft spongy handles. Very ergonomic. Worth the price. I have the Lindstrom tools which are good, too. I like this one better.",4 "not worth the money Messed up areas on actual poster and bad medium for coloring which is the whole purpose. Took the longest to ship.",1 "decent canvas im printing on an epson stylus pro 9500 using durafirm inks. this canvas -HAS- to be clear coated or else the ink will easily crack and scratch off. it takes the ink just fine. sometimes at the end of the roll, there will be a little horizontal line, or seem, or crease, or wrinkled indentation from the lip at the very end creating a bump in the roll.the digital ground is super even, which a blacklight will show. Its not very thick, and you can tear it with your hand if you try really really hard. When I stretch it on stretcher bars, which I've done alot with this item, you have to be careful or else you will tear it and ruin your giclee. your stretcher bars will need rounded edges or else it will crease the corner too much and create a split in the ink. its not the smoothest canvas in terms of the stitching, if you look close you can see texture of canvas, this has its pro's and cons.this canvas, on wooden stretcher bars, clear coated, makes a wonderful product that just feels good to hold.",3 "Looks great Purchased and cut into custom sizes as needed. Looks great and accepts ink without a problem.",4 "Very Nice Mix This mix of different painting brushes and sponges was perfect for all those little craft projects or household projects that come up. They are so inexpensive you can throw them out when you're done or clean them and use again.",4 "Stencil Brushes I am new to using stencil brushes but I think they should be better quality then this and the sponges a denser quality.Since I am a beginner I am making use of them but feel they could be better",2 "I did not even know stencil brushes existed I am sure glad I saw these as I did not even know special stencil brushes existed. I believe these will add much to my projects.",4 "Good buy for the Price Guess I should have read that they were Synthetic and Bristle Stencil Brushes. I was expecting soft brushes. Although I brought these for my 3 year old so she really doesn't care or even notice.Other than my mistake these brushes are nice. Comes with a lot and nice sponges. MY daughter has had a lot of fun using these brushes and sponges. Good buy for the price.",2 "155 Anthem Excellent airbrush with a very affordable. I can get very fine detail and also paint larger areas without changing needles. The color cup and extra jars make switching colors easy. I have two other airbrushes that are for specific jobs, with the 155-Anthem I can do them with one airbrush. I would recommend this to anyone needing an airbrush.",4 "Excellent airbrush The 155 Anthem is an easy to use, dependable airbrush. I own two of them. It just works. It does a pretty good job at smaller detail stuff (I won't say ""fine detail"" that requires a different airbrush). For textiles, bigger projects its a go-to brush. I've found that there is a huge difference between paints, glazes, pigments, inks and other things atomized through the brush. It's not just the brush that makes or breaks success with these. . .it's the specific gravity (viscosity or thickness)of the solution along with the air pressure going through the brush. A glaze sprays fine through the brush, it just has to be reduced in viscosity.",4 "Acceptable It sometimes jams. Is easy to get dirty, hard and a bit delicate to clean. Container is under it, so it means you need at least 1/4 of it to work easily, and still it sometimes does blotches on your work, which is completely unacceptable.",2 "Not good for pottery glaze Was hoping this could be used to decorate pottery but the glazes do not work in this airbrush even though the description states that it can. Sorry I purchased this. Not as described.",0 "Plastic Earing Backings The earring backings I ordered and received were exactly what I was looking for. They are the perfect replacement for lost earing backings.Thanks for a great product.",4 "HOLES TOO SMALL I purchased these rubber earring backings specifically for usewith my Silpada Designs wire earrings. These rubber backingsare too small to fit on Silpada wire earrings.",0 "Clear rubber earring backs These backs are great. They keep your earrings in place without showing because they're clear. In fact the only down side tothese backs is that they're hard to see so put them away carefully.",4 "Quickly and well done and so over packaged I had trouble finding it in the box. I have never seen a 3x1.5x.2 inch object in z 2x3x.6 box before but it did get it to me in A1 shape and I have had a good laugh over it.",4 "Good inexpensive small-scale spray gun Toy? Fun? Educational?This is a tool, not the highest quality, but a very useful one.Buy this if you are looking for something like a refillable spray can for small jobs. Maybe you can also go with Preval, but with this one you can use a pressure regulator, and there's some adjustment for the spray tip, so you have a better handle of adjusting things.This cannot spray fine lines at all. Use airbrushes for that.If you have a large project (furniture, auto body etc.), this is not the best tool, though you can most probably do it if you're very very patient.I used this for spraying waterborne lacquer (Target Coating EM6000) on my small musical instrument with a very good result.Comes with one spray gun, two 3/4 oz glass jars (one with lid, one already screwed into the gun), a plastic air hose, and a valve/adapter used for the canned air (the canned air itself doesn't come with this set, but there's another set that come with one).To use it, obviously you need to somehow connect the hose to your air supply. I bought a Badger 1/4"" compressor adapter to use my teeny weeny Senco PC1010. No problem whatsoever.I've found the canned air thing (Badger Propel) useless. The pressure drops quickly as I spray (the can also gets really cold, which doesn't help to keep the pressure) and I need to constantly fiddle with the air valve. If Badger sells a kit with 250 spray, jar(s) and a hose without valve/adapter thing I'd have given 5 stars, but no, I couldn't find such a kit, so 4 stars.I use inline paint filter as well as a water separator.",3 "Really good, inexpensive, external mix air brush. I have used this air brush for almost twenty years for base coating model kits. It's a terrific little piece of equipment for basic over-painting. I finally wore my original one out and so, I bought this new one to replace it. It's the same air brush. It hasn't been ""cheapened down"" over the years. Like any air brush, it works best with a small air compressor; one that will reliably put out about 40psi. But it is reliable with canned air, too, and it comes with the necessary attachment.One cannot do detailed work with this brush, it's strictly for base coating, but it does this very, very well.",4 "better quality/craftsmanship than expected. A great patch that may look bigger than you expected. It's made of good rugged material. You'll wear out before it will.",4 "Defective Don't buy. Company sent out this product knowing many in stock were defective. Petal heats up to dangerous temperature after minutes of use. They did refund my money no problem but they did not even want to bother sending a replacement because they know these are defective. Don't waste your time.",0 "flex shaft review The foot pedal pictured was not the pedal sent to me. The pedal sent was one I had already purchased and it does not work with the new model of the dremels and is therefor useless unless I am able to put a different plug adapter on it. The company did give me a refund but I still had to pay shipping and insurance . If the correct picture had been shown I never would have ordered it in the first place.",0 "Very Good! These stickers were the perfect size for my ideas and look really cool! Also, they hand-write your name and address! I thought that it was a very nice touch. Very Pleased.",4 "LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING THE IMAGE LOOKS LIKE A NORMAL SIZED CUTTER. WHEN IT ARRIVED (2 DAYS LATER THEN EXPECTED, IT WAS LESS THEN 1/2 THE SIZE OF A NORMAL GIFT WRAP STAND. AT $50 I EXPECTED SOMETHING NORMAL NOT A TOY. STEER CLEAR",0 "Soryboard Templates I LOVE the large format of these pages. They are ideal for "sketching" out writing projects. Each big square holds a chapter outline and I make notes underneath on character and setting.",4 "silvercleaner best sterling silver cleaner on the market. No need to scrub, just soak it or dab it and voila you saved yourself some ellbowgrease and have shiny silver.",4 "Not as good as I expected, but OK These were just OK. My son and I both expected them to work as good as on the TV but he found them hard to use, however the pages that come with the it to color in, have great patterns that appear as you color, so they look great regardless of if you got to blend colors or not. He enjoyed it very much anyway, and colored all the pages without getting bored. It arrived very quickly in the mail so that impressed me.",2 "The greatest marker ever!!! This item was the best product that I ever bought! It really works. To blend 2 colors you have to put the tips of the marker into the chamber and twist the markers. You can also mix 3 colors or 4 too. It's worth the price.",4 "Great fun! My daughter received Blendy Pens for her 6th birthday. She has not stopped using them since. She is able to create neat effects by blending two markers easily. She has eagerly shared the pens with her 4 year old sister, who just loves the airbrush feature and the coloring pages. Besides the blending feature they seem to be great markers, plenty of ink even after coloring for long periods of time. I used the stencils to create pictures for them with the airbrush. They use the stencils with just the markers, as they don't seem to quite have the stamina to create an entire picture using the airbrush. It takes some practice and some hand strength to use the airbrush for an extended period. Great product!",4 "Lot's of Fun These really do create blending effects that you can't get with regular felt tip markers. They come with some paper that already has designs designed for coloring. My 7 year old has throughly enjoyed these pens. They work on regular paper too. Be careful not to color too long in the same place to achieve the ""blend"". Like most markers they will eat away at the paper. Maybe thicker ""art"" paper would work better. Anyway, we have had fun with this product.",3 "Don't Waste Your Money Bought a set for my kids. The colors don't blend and the marker isn't washable either. Ended up throwing them all in the trash. Don't waste your money!",0 "Not all that Blendy pens are MARKERS. I would suggest saving your money and just buying a 5.99 pack of markers. The effect of the so-called mix is subtle to none, and my kids were not impressed at all. The best part of the package were the cardboard pictures inside the chidren could use the markers on. If you are looking for some spectacular effect from these markers, my advice, save your money.",2 "Not worth it Tyr blendy pens seemed good, but after a WEEK of using them they were all dryed out!! It's not worth it!",1 "Not the best! My niece has had these before. These are pretty disappointing. On the commercial these was shown to change back to the original color very quickly but in real life it can take about five minutes. These are also not durable. A lot of hers broke off a little piece that held the cap on so I think they died out really fast. She did enjoy the hidden objects coloring sheet however she could tell what most of the hidden stuff was before coloring.",2 "Made a little girl very happy for Christmas The seller shipped quickly in order to make sure it arrived in time for Christmas which was greatly appreciated. Item as described and the little girl I got these for loves them.",4 "better than tv It was so easy to order this off of Amazon. Calling a 800 number off the TV can be very time consuming. Very happy with shipment it was timely. My daughter has begged me for months to order these for her. Now she and I are both happy. Very user friendly for kids and no mess!!!!",4 "Good quaility for a cheap spring ring. The plating is very good and the spring works like it should. It's a very good size for hooking a pocket watch chain to a belt loop.",4 "a piece of junk It was manufactured to arrive sub assembled so all you have to do is bolt on the legs and insert the drawers. I didn't expect it to be a great hard wood bench for this price but I didn't expect something this cheaply made.It arrived in pieces: all the glue joints broken, the air gun nails pulled out, and pieces bouncing around everywhere. Since I have the shop and tools, I decided to reassemble it rather than take the time to put in a claim and return it.The framework is made of cheap soft press board, glued and air gun tack nailed together. I ended up disassembling the whole thing, re-gluing in, clamping it and putting it back together with screws because the wood is so soft.Then I discovered the bolt holes on the legs didn't line up with the threaded inserts on the frame. They were off by 1/4"" to 3/8 inch so I had to drill new holes to get the bolts to thread in.According to the label on it, it's made in the PRC. It's a cheap piece of junk, made to look good with laminates. I don't recommend anyone buy this. Actually I recommend you NOT buy it.",0 "A great deal This is a great set of gouache paint. The color is very rich, and they last a long time. Too bad the set doesn't include a second tube of white, since that color goes quickly when mixing.",4 "Don't buy it for cigar lighting This product was recommended to me as a cigar lighter. I regret buying it, as the flame barely stays lit; even in a still room! Outside, it is virtually useless. Also, the child safety on it makes it even more annoying to use since I'm constantly re-igniting it. There has to be better products out there - don't make the same mistake I made!",1 "Best lighter This is the third time I have purchased a Blazer and will keep doing so (I keep giving them to friends). I use one for lighting cigars (absolutely the best) and one in my tool kit for quick torch jobs. The Blazer has never failed me.",4 "Can comment on cigar lighting only I was looking to buy another PB207 so I came to Amazon, as I bought mine about ten years ago from an online welding supply house. To be honest I was amazed at the poor reviews. The quality of the product must have went south as I use this lighter on a regular basis with no issues. Once in a blue moon I need to click it twice to light. Overall it has been very reliable for lighting cigars indoors and now all most always outdoors or in my truck. I use Savinelli butane all of the time as it is has been my ""go to"" fuel for over 20 years. I smoke a pipe and use a Savinelli ""Old Boy"" with an angled flame. I do not sell lighters or do I have anything to gain by my positive comments other than expressing my good luck with this lighter. I guess the only thing I do is always make sure it is full of fuel I have never let it get less than half full. I have the clear model with no child safety feature.",3 "Piezoelectric sparker wears out The piezoelectric sparker stopped working about a month in. It still sparked, but the spark wasn't strong enough to light the gas jet. As a mechanical engineer, it is obvious to me that the designer of this lighter had no experience working with piezoelectrics and didn't even bother looking up their fatigue dynamics. While the lighter was extremely hot (hot enough to melt a penny if it was made after 1982), had a giant flame, and generally looked badass, I strongly recommend against buying this lighter on the basis of sparking mechanism wearing out after just one month.",0 "Great Lighter, Still Works After 10 Years. I've had mine for over 10 years, it still works. Lights with the first click every time. Not sure what is going on with these bad reviews. The bottom is hard to unscrew? You don't have to unscrew anything, just press the compressed lighter fluid can nozzle into the hole and it fills right up. When I bought mine it was about twice as expensive. I would say this is a really good deal.",4 "Did not work and was a waste of money - sorry I had used one of these types of lighters in the past and they are great for candles where the wick is difficult to reach. This one never worked and the mechanism was very challenging. Some kind of rocking motion was required. Threw it out as the gas seemed to leak as well.",0 "not a lot of flame adjustment! the flame adjustment dont not really work on the one i ordered but this little torch lights every time without fail.",3 "The Torch that does not work You do not have to worry about burning yourself with this torch because the odds are it will not be lit. I bought one to use as a lighter and could not have been more disappointed. The only way it will work is if it is on full, so the flame adjustment is useless. When it does light it will blow out for no apparent reason.This is the worst ""Torch"" or lighter that I have ever owned.Do not waste your money.",0 "The Torch that does not work You do not have to worry about burning yourself with this torch because the odds are it will not be lit. I bought one to use as a lighter and could not have been more disappointed. The only way it will work is if it is on full, so the flame adjustment is useless. When it does light it will blow out for no apparent reason.This is the worst ""Torch"" or lighter that I have ever owned.Do not waste your money.",0 "Works great Just like I expected: It lights up and burns hot. Sometimes you have to hit it twice to start it, but I've never found a time when I didn't get a flame on the second try.",3 "Works for me I purchased one of these about 10 years ago, it worked flawlessly lighting cigars, soldering wiring terminals and lighting an outdoor cooking fire or two. I lost it one day and purchased two more. The replacement has been working for five years, and I sent the other to a friend who needed one. Now mine went through the washer, so it is a little harder to light, but still works. I just ordered another.",3 "product great description wrong this is a great product but amazon lists this as pb207 what i received was pb207cr (the child resistance version) the picture shows industrial version",3 "great torch!` great torch when blazing. sometimes misfires and does not light but I love the huge butane reservoir.",3 "Works forever First of all this is torch lighter will work almost forever. The flame will get hot enough to solder, even melt a penny. The tank will even hold enough fluid to burn for an extended amount of time. The only real draw back is the lighter is not wind proof. Even the smallest breeze will easily blow out the flame. So if you plan on a purchasing a lighter that you will NEVER use outdoors or even under a fan, then this is a good choice.",2 "A Mis-fire Upon receiving this small pocket torch I was very happy with the way it performed. Exceptionally hot flame and seemed to be working fine. A short time later it wouldn't even ignite. I wish that I could say that it was over-used or abused and therefore it failed but unfortunately this isn't the case. After light usage, the torch simply won't work. I used the best gas available for these to no avail. I enjoyed it and was very pleased at first but having stopped working in such a short time I have to say that although this is a good idea, it simply doesn't hold up.",1 "Blazer lighter This is my third Blazer lighter, they are great lighters, especially for cigar smokers. the first one just died from old age, the second one was fairly new, but was lost or taken, and the third is a replacement for the secondone.For years this lighter is consistently there to do what lighters do.Its great in strong winds, which is why I bought the first one, because we have a boat and spend weekends on it, rain or shine, winds or sun, and this lighter stood up to off shore winds continuously.Tried many others, always went back to Blazer, its a great lighter with no problems, that I have had.I recommend this lighter for anyone looking for a strong light, anytime. I chose red this time, Its a bright red so you can spot it easily before it gets lost again, also had yellow and black. pBlazer PB207 Butane Refillable Torch Lighter - Red Finish",3 "Micro Torch Top Notch My first Lighter was purchased about 8 years ago and it still works. I purchased my 3rd Micro Torch because I think these are solid and well worth the money. I gave my 2nd lighter to a young G.I. that went to Afghanistan. I have no doubt he will return with stories of this serving him for a variety of purposes. If I could afford to send each one in his outfit this lighter I would gladly send them with no reservation. This is a solid lighter and well worth the money. My first lighter eventually lost the screws but it still lights every time I use it. I have to hold it tight but the piezoelectric still sparks and the flame still lights hot blue. I would recommend this to anyone that needed a lighter to depend on. I don't care for the safety feature on the new ones because I have to show people how to use it every time they borrow it. However, I know how to use it and would still recommend it to anyone wanting a lighter that will last for years. Although it is not wind proof, it is wind resistant and it burns hot from day one to year 8. I have had more expensive lighters that get clogged jets or just plain quit, but not this one. Buy it and you won't be disappointed.",4 "Good light but can be finicky. This was the first lighter I've bought that's over $10. My main purpose for buying it was for lighting cigars, small soldering projects, and a survival lighter. It works well for the first two uses and I would imagine it would be reliable in a survival situation seeing as it has a nice cap to cover the part where the flame comes out which avoids getting water in it. The only negative thing I can say is that sometimes it misfires and the flame goes out on the lowest setting. I actually haven't had it misfire in a while but that could be in relation to the fuel level. When it's full it seems like it misfired more but now that it's under 1/2 it seems fine. I also cleaned out the torch area with a q-tip and that seemed to help too. I was lighting off fireworks with it for the 4th and I think some debris got into it and it actually wouldn't light at all. Overall it's a good quality lighter and will surely last longer than what you would find at a convenient store.",3 "Best lighter on the market! I've known about these since the early 90's, and had one for 10 years. My old one developed a small hole in it, so it would'nt hold butane anymore. The piezzo still works,after 1,000's of lights. If there is anyway to send it back to the factory to get a new butane reservoir, I would. In the meantime,I purchased a new one.",4 "Blazer Torch Lighter excellent product, would recommend this for any cigar smoker..Works better then those high dollar good looking lighters. I would diffidently purchase another when the time comes to replace mine. Had one years ago and it was always dependable until I dropped it one to many times.....Money well spent!!!!!",4 "horrible product This product worked fine for the first 20 lights then the next 10 lights you have to flick the lighter at least 15 times to finally get it to ignite. It gets worse and worse as far as flicks to get it to light. I just got off my deck and I counted 20 flicks and finally it lit. The butane level is almost 3/4 full and still I have no idea why it still won't light. I will be returning this product as soon as possible. I thought paying this price would give me a reliable lighter on the golf course and in heavy winds but all it has brought to me is frustration and dismay. I hate this lighter with every ounce of being that I contain and everything it stands for. Give me my Ronson or Bic and this lighter can rot in hell!",1 "Dissappointing - well maybe not This lighter worked great for a while then began losing its spark. It is pretty easy to blow out (no wind resistance at all - which I expected) but then having it be difficult to relight is a pain. Seems like there is no more spark.After writing this original review, I took the lighter out and tinkered with it a bit. It seems that the small igniter (the wire that shots the spark onto the burner) got pushed down into the lighter somehow [not sure how, I pretty much always leave the little cap on] - anyway that was the cause of the misfires. After nudging it back up above the burner, I get a light almost every time. Leaving the setting a 4 though - cause I cannot figure out how this may have happened to cause the misfires in the first place.",3 "Don't buy this lighter this lighter is impossible to fill, the piece at the bottom is very hard to turn and finding the right tool to turn it is very hard. I can't believe i wasted 30something dollars on a piece of crap. Do not buy this lighter!!!",0 "way overpriced Id had several of these identical lighters and paid less then ten dollars for them. This price us absolutely insane for a lighter. You can get a nice gold torch lighter for this price. I cant believe anyone would pay this much money for a little plastic lighter.",0 "The best cigar lighter I've ever used I've had a lot of cigar lighters over the years, but the only one I've had last is my blazer pocket torch. I finally had to replace it when I lost my last one after 10 years. It's not as attractive as the fancier brands, but it works more consistently and reliably.",4 "The best on the market Blazer is the best torch lighter there is. This is very reliable and never misfires. The best for cigar lovers.",4 "Disappointed once again The Blazer microtorch went off the general market for awhile and was only sold as an industrial tool. It was always plagued by poor workmanship and a limited lifetime. Now it seems to be back. I hoped for a better product. Mine lasted about a week. The same old issues seem to remain. The center piece that appears to distribute the gas becomes loose and the lighter becomes useless. I've ended up throwing several away. I had one a couple of years back that lasted for over a year. Oh well. I've gone back to bic lighters.",0 "NOT AS GOOD AS ORIGINAL VERSION not as good as the previous ones.i have one for ten years and it works better than the new versionquality has been lowered and it does not light on the first flick.i would not buy this lighter againboth that i bought were red, maybe a problem with that color.",2 "Does not last I have now purchased two of these lighters. Both worked for a few month then quit. I used the correct butane also. I only used them to light my cigars with.",1 "Nice While It Lasted This lighter worked very well for a few months. Now when I press the ignitor the flame flicks on for 1-2 seconds and then goes out.",2 "Ideal as a Cigar Lighter The Blazer PB207 Torch Lighter is idea for lighting cigars. It's great for the outdoors, on the golf course or while camping. Wind does not affect the flame. It has a great ""industry look and feel"" so you wouldn't want to be seen with it while in a suit or tux, but for the regular guy and everyday use, you'll love it. The problems with this torch are that it doesn't always light on the first attempt. Also I don't like it's new safety feature, where you have to flip a lever and then depress the ignition button. This all done with your thumb and gets some getting used to. I like the Blazer better than any store bought lighters, it's more rugged, useful and seems to work more consistently. Two things, it's recommended to use triple distilled butane, not difficult to find, most good cigar stores carry it. The other is, that if you drop it often, the igniting mechanism can shift, making the lighter not as reliable to light on demand. I still feel you're going to love it.",3 "Lighter review. Good lighter. Sometimes you have to click it a few times to get it to stay lit. Not a big problem though. Would buy one again. Would recommend it to a friend.",3 "Warning--not submersible! Not that you'd expect it to be. Just to let you know. Mine died after a brief immersion -- the piezoelectric sparker wouldn't function. Until then, it worked fine, though it was getting harder and harder to get it to light. Sometimes 8-10 clicks would be required. Never did figure out why. Oh, well -- time to get another. The clear one's cheaper.",3 "Not the greatest lighter The lighter worked well when I just received the product (just not windproof at all), but after a while, it'll lit up but get blown out for no reason, lasting less than a second. I had to turn the lighter upside down to start it and then turn it straight for it to work. Quite a waste, though the blue flame looks great.",1 "great product it came very fast only a few days and I ordered it on christmas eve. the lighter is the full fledge pb-207 with no child lock which was exactly how it was advertised. i would recommend this to anyone looking for a good pocket torch lighter.",3 "Dissapointed again I have bought a few of these over the years and each time something has gone wrong with the injectors putting out the butane. I even bought a case of Blazer fuel which is triple refined but eventually the injectors get clogged and the lighter ceases putting out any butane.The last one I bought stopped working just a month or two after the purchase and I won't buy another one again; I don't know what happened to quality of these lighters but this USED to be a good product. The first one I owned lasted a long time and never failed me; but I lost it during a hiking trip and none have worked that well since.I would have once recommended this to anyone and everyone, but now I would suggest buying a butane torch from Harbor Freight instead of this.Thanks,",1 "It was great then it stopped working I bought this lighter after reading some rave reviews here and other places. I wanted a no frills bulletproof lighter I even went with the clear so I could always easily see how much fluid was in it. I used the lighter for cigar lighting mostly. I only ran vector butane. The lighter worked for a couple weeks then it failed. It would not light most of the time and then not at all. I liked the idea, strong flame large fuel capacity durable design. You can find a lot of different variations of this style torch lighter but if its not going to be bulletproof guaranteed why waste 30 bucks. You can try your luck on a 5 dollar version. For what it is worth I do have a Xikar Element and its been my durable fail safe and would recommend it.",1 "Really?!?! $34.00 for a lighter and it doesn't even come with an ounce of butane Just opened my package and was a bit surprised it did not come with any butane! Its a nice looking product but overall.. I'm disappointed. If you wink at it... it blows out (a bit sarcastic but this is by no means wind resistant) My Bic can take wind better than this thing. My advice is to go to harbor freight and by yourself one for $5.00.",2 "Okay Lighter It's a nice flame when it gets started, but the lighter false starts pretty frequently. I was also imagining it to be a lot larger than it actually is.",2 "Not a good choice! PROS1. Very hot flame2. Larger tank size for the overall size of the tourch3. Easy to fillCONS1. Flame will only light on highest setting2. Flame often goes out a second or so after lighting3. Flame goes out with even the lightest of breeze4. The flame will go out for no reason from time to time5. The 'stand' for the torch is poorly designed and makes it very hard to keep it levelAt over $30 there is no excuse for such poor quality/design. Please look elsewhere for a quality torch.",0 "The torch that does not work You do not have to worry about burning yourself with this torch because the odds are it will not be lit. I bought one to use as a lighter and could not have been more disappointed. The only way it will work is if it is on full, so the flame adjustment is useless. When it does light it will blow out for no apparent reason.This is the worst ""Torch"" or lighter that I have ever owned.Do not waste your money.",0 "Piece Of Junk After tiring of cheap lighters, I went for this one, after hearing how ""great"" they were. WRONG! After failing to light after 20 or so clicks, it finally lit and then refused to go out. Nothing worked but finally submersing it in water, and leaving it until all the propane vented. Ten weeks of off and on reliability and then kaput. A total waste of good money.",0 "Really Bummed! This is the third Blazer Torch that I have owned.My first was bought in the mid 1990's and lasted at least 20 years, It went trough every abuse possible. But it was Mr. Reliable. It would light the first time no matter where I was. It is for my cigars so I have to smoke outdoors... on the beach by the pool where ever, it lit and stayed lit no matter what.I finally misplaced it and after a suitable period of grieving, I bought another. It was nearly worthless. Hard to light did not stay lit. So I tossed it!So I finally bought another this week, paid extra for second day delivery to arrive in time for my new Habanos... Filled it, tested it, then walked out side on the patio to light a cigar... clicked it... clicked it again... cupped my hand around it like a paper match and it lit. Took my cupped hand away. Blows out... What a piece of garbage. Their ads and literature that comes with the unit says Wind Proof... BS... I works worse than a paper match! Don't buy it, You can not return it... My loss.",0 "PB207 Blazer Lighter Like so many others who have left reviews for this lighter I ordered multiple PB207 lighters and instead got the model PB207-CR which is the child resistant (CR). At 60 years old, the dexterity of my fingers have trouble with the CR ""locks"" so I did not want this model. I called to make the order to avoid this and specifically asked Amazon to NOT send the Child Resistant (CR)lighters and they assured me they would not. They did anyway. Evidently even when you speak to an Amazon representative at the time of order they don't care enough to make sure you are getting what you ask for.",0 "Safety feature causes problems The new safety feature that requires an upward push on the striking lever before pushing inward causes a significant usability problem, three or more attempts are required to get a flame. The old design worked fine for 15 years.Unhappy.",1 "Blazer I have owned a couple of these over the years & have only minor complaints. Firstly, the childproof feature comes installed w/out a choice, I had to hacksaw it off! And..I think the colors are nice but they block the remaining fuel in the tank. These are still Made in Japan which is a plus, although I wish they were made in US. The price @ Amazon is $10 less than most cigar sites w/ free shipping!!",3 "Finally! A good torch - not for the fainthearted or dilettante. Having searched high and low for a refillable pocket torch/lighter, I've spent too many $$ on crappy lighters that didn't work well, broke soon or both. I wasn't trying to be cheap, always looking for quality that lasts.Then I discovered the Blazer PB207! Persistence pays off, prayers answered!This baby lights first or second click almost every time, has lasted with my gentle abuse, and is versatile and easy to use. I love the fact that the flame is unencumbered by a fixed lid, it holds a lot of fuel, and the ease of checking the fuel level.Having gushed forth, here is the ""not for the fainthearted or dilettante"" part:You have got to use good fuel in this lighter, or it may not light easily, go out quickly, etc. I find that the Vector Quintuple filtered fuel gives excellent results, better than other big name brands.Sometimes I have to give the lighter a couple of shakes if it won't light, after that it is first-strike flame. And with the Vector, the flame adjustment actually works. You won't get a real low flame, but it is nice to throttle it back a bit for some things.I was in the wind, wondering why the torch took several strikes to light, and found that the adjustment was all the way down. Setting to full restored first strike lighting (this is in the wind, remember?). Is that good enough for those who doubt?On the chain breaking - Mine have never broke, like I say my abuse level is gentle. A friend whom I gave one of these to liked to swing the lighter by the chain, and in a clumsy movement yanked the cap off the lighter.Five minutes with a long-nose pliers, the chain was fixed and all is good again.Conclusion: Use the best fuel, take care of this as if you want it to last, and bear with it's idiosyncrasies. You will be rewarded with a tiny torch that delivers the heat!Long live the PB207!",4 "Best lighter ever. Great for cigars. This is by far my favorite lighter. Works great for cigars. Don't have to worry about the wind, turning your back into it and trying to cover the flame with your hand. Fluid seems to last a long time and has an adjustment for the flame height. Great for melting the ends of any little strings starting to unravel from clothing and what not (Don't do this, as I am a professional). Recommended for anyone that needs a good lighter. Realize that they are shipped without lighter fluid in them. Get one.",4 "poor manufacturing quality, it wont last a year I purchased 2 of these 8 months ago, both have fallen apart in pretty much every area that has moving parts. Very poor manufacturing quality, not worth the premium price tag.",0 "Blazer PB207 Excellent lighter.Large tank for pleanty of fuel.Awesome design.Have owned or tried many lighters and this one is by far the best.You can't go wrong with this product.",4 "the end of a search this is the best lighter or torch depending on your use, i have ever used. its easy to fill, easy to see if its full, lights EVERY time, creates a nice hot butane flame. if you are lighting a fire or shrink wrapping a splice this is the one you need, its small and light and carrys in the pocket, i usually have it in the glove compartment of my tractor where i can get at it. try it, the last fire maker you'll ever need.",4 "It is a PB207cr I ordered the PB207 and received a PB207cr The cr is for child resistant. I am 64 and the CR is too hard to use. If you check Blazers web site you will see that the pb207cr is for home use and the pb207 is for adult use. They tried sending a second one but I still got a pb207cr both times.Steve Haynes",1 "Blazer PB207 mini torch This mini torch is very useful for my work which is electrical in nature. I have a Portasol butane mini torch which has a hot gun tip but it will not light using the internal piezo-electric starter so I use the Blazer to heat up this tip until it starts. I prefer the hot blower to a straight flame when using heat shrink tubing because the straight flame can often burn the tubing spoiling the appearance of the work. It's nice to have the stand and the little ""always on"" switch if you need to heat something and have both hands free. The Blazer is portable so when you are sitting around with friends and a ""who has the coolest lighter"" competition starts you will always win with this little guy. Finally and most important, you always know how much fuel remains because the clear reservoir is easy to check.",4 "Blazer lighter is a quality lighter. When I first seen the price of this lighter I was a little weary, I have bought other expensive lighters and they really do not work as well as one might be led to believe. I must say the Blazer works fantastically. Lights in wind and as long as you get descent fuel it will keep working. Really a great lighter not just for your smokes but small projects which may require a little torch.",4 "Very unreliable Will not light after one month. Cannot return for warranty unless have saved all of the purchase paperwork. If you want to get one keep all of your paperwork.",0 "exactly what I was looking for Delivers a quick hot concentrated flame. Nice safety features- strikes readily- easy to carry. Perfect for everything that requires an easy concentrated flame. Hopefully will last- as it is just right for my needs",4 "Awesome Blazer product - No transparent bottom Awesome Blazer quality product but doesn't have the transparent bottom to see how full, or empty, the chamber really is. This is my third blazer over the last 10 years and only reason I have had to buy more of these is not due to quality issues, it is because I lost them. My first blazer was the original black blazer that I had for well over four years and used it every day. Never had an issue. Lost it on a fishing/camping trip. The second one I bought was the yellow one. Figured it would be more visual in case it was dropped in tall grass or at night. I am not sure where I lost that one. This is the third one. The previous two had the clear bottom so I could keep track of how much fluid was in the chamber, the new one (camo blue) does not. It isn't really an issue d/t the fact that these torches hold a ton of fluid but still like to be in the know. That being said, it is a really cool looking torch and works like a beast! I am sure I will be buying another one of the clear bottom Blazers in the near future for my camping bag.",4 "extremely satisfied! The most durable torch lighter on the market.I liked the first one I bought so much I bought anotherone for myself and one for a friend.",4 "Not worth this kind of money. I've had two of these and they are a pain and don't last. The lid comes off in your pocket. The chain will break. The lighter will quit with in a year. Spend the extra money on a good lighter.Almost forgot this thing has a grossly inflated price. You can buy them for 1/3 of this price and even they are not worth the money.",0 "love the lighter the torch was, well priced, quick delivered and exactly what i wanted so i would recommend it to any who are undecided",4 "The Torch that does not work You do not have to worry about burning yourself with this torch because the odds are it will not be lit. I bought one to use as a lighter and could not have been more disappointed. The only way it will work is if it is on full, so the flame adjustment is useless. When it does light it will blow out for no apparent reason.This is the worst ""Torch"" or lighter that I have ever owned.Do not waste your money.",0 "No better than the rest I bought this lighter about 3 months ago. It was flawless for the first 3 months, then one day, it clogged up with butane deposits like all other refillable lighters, and now it lights once in a while. My point is that it lasted about as long as the cheap $5 refillables at convenient stores. I've owned very expensive Callibris as well as the cheap refillables you find at convenient stores, and from my experience, they are all equal except for the shell. They all seem to self destruct by getting all clogged up with fuel deposits, and either the spark mechanism malfunctioning and/or the element that turns white hot inside the flame jet (a type of metal alloy) to keep the flame going - disintegrating.I was hoping for more, and for 3 months, I thought I had it...Review updated Oct 25 2010I took this lighter apart, and what causes the loose top is a very cheap plastic washer. It causes the spark wire to slip down into the tube, and the metal part that lifts the fuel tube to allow fuel in needed a little bending to get better lift. The wire that creates a spark is supposed to come out of the top of the lighter and hang a bit over the flame (that's what helps it in windy conditions.) It looked like the actual tip of that wire had disintegrated, so now, once reassembled, it barely reaches the top of the lighter, and creates a spark about 50% of the time. I had to use some heat resistant glue to get the plastic washer in, and the top assembly solid so it remains a single piece.I'm not recommending that anyone tinker with their lighter, just sharing my experinece. The lighter works fairly well now (back from the dead) but I will need a new spark ignitor with a full length wire (preferably one that resists the intense heat generated) to get it back the way it was.I don't know how these lighters were made 10 years ago (based on other's posts) but it seems that the Quality Control process took a deep dive in recent times. If you are willing to tinker safely, or take this thing in for repairs now and then, this is not a bad lighter. It does not contain any plastic tubing on the inside, and apart from the cheap plastic washer holding the top assembly together, and the cheap ignitor wire, it's a great lighter! It's still my favorite, and I was willing to spend the time repairing it...",1 "semply the best dont look any more its the best i used it for years daily use its still working",4 "Blazer - Excellent This is a great product. Lights on first click, flame is adjustable, etc, etc. Best butane lighter I've used.",4 "Lousy- leaked after two months- DON'T BUY! With shipping, 0ver $50 is EXPENSIVE! Had it worked for even a year, it might have been ok. It's now leaking fuel which makes it VERY DANGEROUS! Can't be returned. No service. Don't buy this lighter!",0 "no good junk do not buy this piece of crap----it worked for 3 days then wont light any ,more pleasae listen to me ok",0 "joke DON'T buy this. I bought this and was shipped an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. I called to complain and was sent a correction. What arrived was another jewelry cleaner. The Amazon employee helping me was helpful, issued me a credit and told me that UPS would stop by to pick up the boxes. I received a call the day the boxes were to be picked up and was told that the computer system would not allow a return as the item contained butane. The item is miskeyed and as a result, I am left with two uneeded and utterly unwanted ultrasonic jewelry cleaners. Quite sily.",0 "Very good lighter I choice this lighter because I needed more then just a lighter a needed a torch, a reliable torch.Pros: Very well built, and lights every time.Cons: The child safety lock is a bit of a problem but can be removed if you so desire.",3 "My favorite lighter I owned the non-childproof Blazer before this model and it was a workhorse for over 5 years. I used it for everything from cigar night to lighting birthday candles at lightening speed. Unfortunately it died when I put some old (bad) butane in and could never get it to stay lit again. The new lighter is working as well as the old one, great to have it back. The only con I would give is I wish they would put out a non-childproof model again. It's slightly annoying and my kids are grown. If there is one available I couldn't find it. It's been a great product for me.",3 "The best Shoots a powerful flame so lighting a grill is a snap. They last a very longtime. We had a party helper who first introduced us to this lighter about 10 years ago. We just used up the last of two. I didn't refill, just reordered.",4 "Blazer PB207 Lighter Although I've only had this little gem for just over a month, I can tell you it works great. I have the clear body model and I love the fact you can see the level of the butane. I picked this lighter based on the reviews and I am not disappointed. If you want a simple, single torch lighter that works every time, this is the one for you.",4 "Best lighter there is! Over a lifetime, I have owned more different lighters (at least 50)than I can count...from expensive Dunhils and DuPonts to Vectors to Colibris to etc, etc. Typical problems for these lighters are: Difficult to fill, hard to tell if they are full, insufficient resevoirs, electronic igniters that prematurely fail and lighters that fail to shut off, leaking butane. I am particularly hard on lighters using one at least 100 times per day or over 35,000 lights per year. The one and only lighter I have found that fills easy, has a large resevoir, and lights for virtually forever is this particular Blazer Micro Torch. Just got this one for the convenience of having one upstairs and one downstairs but I have had my old Blazer for five years which, for me, is over 180,000 uses!...and still it lights on the first or second strike. It's made in Japan and not China...maybe that helps.It has a blue flame,it's reasonably wind resistant and has a lock switch should you want it to stay continuously lit. It has a chain-attached cover which I tend to remove (the little chain is like a miniatuare dog-training collar which can be re-used for a parakeet or small mouse).This new model, unfortunately comes with child safety device on the starter button which I removed - as I have no children at home...just push the plastic peg out and remove the knurled wheel entirely or snip the little lever from the wheel that blocks the button's downward path, file it smooth and then replace it to maintain a more finished appearance.Granted it's not slick and slim to carry in your pocket but, as far as I know, it is the most dependable, long-lasting lighter available",4 "God's gift to pyros Wow, wow wow I'm just so impressed with the quality of this lighter. I'm an avid butane lighter collector and this one by far dominates. Not only is the ignition system extremely reliable but the butane tank holds more than plenty of fluid to get any task done. All in all this is one of the best investments I have made and will not hesitate to buy another if anything ever happens to this one. I hope y'all enjoy this fine piece of equipment just as much as I have and if you enjoy it don't forget to leave a nice review and spread the word so others can be well informed on which products are good and which are not.",4 "Excellent Quality Product Great Product, the only brand of butane torch that keeps working year after year and the only brand that I would rely on.Quickly and efficiently shipped to the UK.Many Thanks.",4 "closest to original Blazer this lighter is probably the best torch lighter available - must be shielded from very high winds - removing the safety made it more like the old Blazer",4 "Great I have used this lighter for 4 years now. It is hands down the best lighter I have ever owned. This thing always lights and holds a lot of fuel. You can refill it and it light's right up unlike other ones that would have to be bled. Buy this lighter and you will not be disappointed. I use it for cigars and electrical shrink tubing. Two cons is it not a fancy lighter but it will always light when the shiny one fails. It also is not windproof at all.",4 "micro pocket torch I had one many years ago but lost it. Wanted a good dependable replacement and there is no substitute for the real deal. Top quality, A1 grade that will not disappoint. I highly recommend.",4 "A Must Have! Add one of these to your collection for blending colors and you'll be glad you did. But don't stop there! Add an iridescent colorless blender too, because it adds a subtle shimmer you'll love. Once you use it you won't know how you lived without it!",4 "more details on description for you here: This looks like a lovely kit - I have not purchased it (Yet)- it's on my wish list! but wanted to share more details that I found on another site, so you know what you are and are not getting: This is a lap size quilt top kit that you embroider yourself, then assemble with your own backing and batting pieces. Would make a lovely mother's day gift for someone who loves to craft, for them to assemble, or as a finished gift of appreciation to an elderly mom. I love Donna Dewberry's art.----------------Donna Dewberry Year Of Flowers Lap Quilt Stamped Kit by BucillaThis lovely lap quilt design is inspired by the artwork of Donna Dewberry, creator of the FolkArt One Stroke decorative painting technique.Kit includes design stamped on 50% polyester/50% cotton fabric, cotton embroidery floss, needle, and instructions. Backing and batting materials NOT included. 45"" x 45"".----------------",4 "Beautiful Lap Quilt! Arrived on time, packaged well, great condition, material a little thinner than I expected; but it's just fine...look forward to completing and giving to my Mum!",3 "Could use work Great quality fabric, looks nice, doesnt look cheap, The stamp is great, and is clearly stamped. Cant wait to get started on this, however only downfall I can see, I think the way the thread is done can use work. Took an hour to separate all the colors",3 "year of flowers, stamped embroidery kit It arrived very quickly, but I was unhappy with the product because I thought I was purchasing an embroidery kit, not a cross stitch kit. I was frustrated with what I received and came online to see if I simply overlooked that the description was indeed cross stitch, but to no avail. There is nothing on the webpage that gives the slightest impression that this product is a cross stitch item.",1 "150% better than people think I have heard a lot of bad things about Euro Pro since buying one in 2001. None of it seems to be justified. The manufacturer claims that it sews through 8 layers of denim. (I just read a review on the computerized machine saying that it probably couldn't sew through that much, btw.) I can affirm that it does not just sew through 8 layers of denim. It can sew through 12. I use mine all the time to make corsets and other things that my local Viking Husqvarna dealer says I can't use a Euro Pro for. I have never had a moment's trouble with its strength or durability. The only problem I do ever have with the machine is the fact that the tension can be finicky. Oh, and the noise it makes when the motor is clean and functioning is bad to listen to, but is indicative only of a high rpm motor. When it starts to make more reassuring motor noises--clunks instead of whirs, it needs to be cleaned and oiled.I think if you are used to older machines, then Euro Pro takes some getting used to. I think most of the Euro Pro reviews on Amazon were written either by new sewers (who universally like it) or people used to the 1960s style machines (which are, admittedly, more reassuring looking and feeling if you are the kind of person who likes your equipment bulky).Oh, and my credentials: I've been sewing historical costumes for about 15 years now. I've had my Euro Pro going on three years of really heavy use and I love it.",4 "Unreliable and awful warranty service I purchased a Euro-Pro machine for my wife for Christmas 2002. The reviews sounded good: Metal construction, 8 layers of denim, etc. CAUTION: Don't believe the hype!It's now September, 2003, and as far as we know, her machine is somewhere in Champlain, New York being serviced. The machine never really worked properly, and Euro-Pro customer service was unreachable, unresponsive, and just plain not helpful. After several torturous exchanges by email, Euro-Pro finally told us to send the machine to them. That was seven weeks ago.I feel awful because my wife is so frustrated. I know I'm going to end up buying the Singer, Brother, or White machine I should have bought to begin with. I don't know what I'll do with the Euro-Pro when it comes back.BEWARE: Learn from my mistake. Before you buy, contact the company to check their service. Buy a more reputable brand. Good luck!",0 "Great Sewing Machine for Starters as well! I bought this machine about a month ago because a friend recommanded. My friend bought a singer machine and said that the needle broke when she tried to sew her jeans. That was the main reason for buying Euro pro.I sew a couple of my jeans that needed to be shorten and I had no problem with the machine. My jeans were quite thick too. So I am very please with the product. I am looking forward to learn how to sew simple things and using it more often.",4 "denim & silk I purchased this machine because I wanted to work with heavy material. I used this machine to make a leather purse. After finding the leather needles I didn't have any problem sewing the leather. The only thing I had a little problem with was winding the bobbin with upholstry thread. It's easy to use and has all the stitches I was looking for. So far I'm very happy with it.",3 "I LOVE IT I purchased my Euro Pro years ago and it works beautifully. I've never had a problem with the tension. Never had a problem with going from one type of fabric to another. IT IS A GREAT MACHINE!! I recently gave mine away to a dear friend who crafts as part of her income. She was so frustrated with her Singer (I hate Singer and Brother machines btw). She tried the Europro and LOVED it!!! I'm now looking to get another EuroPro. It's a wonderful machine. Don't know where the bad review came from but like any type of equipment or electronic device, there's always the chance that you may get the one product that doesn't work. Don't let that stop you from giving this baby a shot.BTW I'm not a beginner. I've owned Singers and Brothers and hated them.",4 "Daughter is ecstatic!!! I just want to say thanks.Because of your product my daughter is now full steam into costuming.",4 "Neat little tool, quality? This tool works pretty good for watches. I was surprised to see that the entire thing is made out of metal, I expected the black part to be plastic. The end cap unscrews for storage of the tips, which is a pretty nice feature.My only complaint is the hardness of the screwdriver tips. I used the smaller flat head tip to remove a set screw in a watch pin remover tool that I got along with this, and the ends of the flat blade are kind of broken off now...",3 "Screwdriver set As described, I thought this would provide the forked tip really necessary to remove the spring bar pin. NOT. This set contained 3 flat head and 1 phillips head screw driver tip. They were small, but not what I thought was advertised.However, my husband is very pleased with the screwdriver set. We had another small set - but the heads are chipped, so he was happy to have a new set. I would change the rating to 3-stars - but can't figure out how to do that.",1 "Easy to work with! Oilcloth is easy to work with, and is ideal for a tote bag since it's washable and easy to clean.",4 "Works for me. I sew home decor projects from time to time, and this desk works well for me. It does not have a lot of storage, but it stores my sewing machine, a few sewing books and 1 sewing basket and a few other notions. The rest of my scraps of fabric, batting, etc I store in my closet. I like that part of the top folds down, so that the desk becomes smaller allowing me to tuck it into the corner of the bedroom when not in use. When I want to use it, it has wheels on the bottom that make it easy to move. The surface space I find to be sufficient. The surface is heat resistant, but is not meant to be used as a cutting surface. The desk looks nicer than I thought it would, and I even really like the hardware. Although I should mention that I think the wood is slightly darker in person than in the picture.Lastly, I found this desk at Walmart online for $89 (+S&H; + Tax), or in the store for $99 (+Tax). I went to Walmart and bought this in person for considerably less than you can buy this on Amazon or Target.",4 "Same One At Walmart Walmart has the same sewing & Craft Cart for only $75.00. Its a good buy and has a reasonable amount of storage.",4 "WAY too expensive for the quality This item is entirely particle board & sells at under half this price at your local ""W-Mart"". Assembly takes about 2 hours, incl all hardware. It's quite heavy. It looks nice (take care with the surface, mine scratched easily during assembly) once done & from a modest distance. It also is fine if you don't want something that's real wood or high quality, or don't want to spend a lot. I just wouldn't spend THIS much. Buyer beware.",1 "Found it cheaper I love this sewing cabinet. I have relocated it to different rooms easily depending on the season. It's quite sturdy and was reasonably easy to assemble if you do that type of thing (wouldn't as a novice because of hinges and hanging the doors). One thing not shown in the pictures is that the left half of the table top folds down when the door is closed, making this cabinet fairly compact when not in use, and attractive to leave out on the side of a room. Note that the left side of the table can ONLY be used if the door is open. The door is the supporting leg. The door has a rolling foot always in contact with the floor, keeping the top level without putting undue pressure on the door hinges. Nice design. There is a decent latch that will keep the door from accidentally coming out from under table, so no worries about the project being dropped to the floor. The shelf underneath will fit most sewing machines easily, and is open backed for easy access to outlets. Quite functional and sturdy for a relatively inexpensive piece of furniture.",4 "Uber Fabulous for a Cricut table!! I needed something that wasn't an eye sore for my Cricut. I wanted this to be in our sunroom, so out in the open for our company to see. When I found this online, i had to have it! I found it at Fleet Farm for $119. My husband assembled it in under an hour. He commented that this was the sturdiest piece of furniture that he has ever put together...and we have assembled a lot. He said all the pieces matched up, so there was no wiggling to try to make things work. So for $119, this is MORE than worth the money. The shelf on the bottom in the middle section, is a PERFECT fit for my cricut when i want it put away. the little storage bins on the door, fit two cartridges in each section. i think there are 4 sections on each shelf. the shelves on the right side, are perfect for paper. if you are tight on space and need a desk for a cricut....this is a MUST HAVE! it's like it was made for it. way to go Sauder!!",4 "Exactly what I needed - organized and hidden 9/26/09- This sewing/craft center is exactly what I needed. It's not too big and neatly stores everything behind closed doors to keep a toddler out. I think the best part is it doesn't look like a sewing or craft center. The assembly instructions are pretty easy to follow (all you get are pictures), although make sure to pay close attention to which way a piece if facing because if it's backwards, you won't likely notice until you're almost done and it's WAY too late to fix it. Rather than solid wood, this is made of pressed wood, which makes it virtually impossible to undo anything during the assembly process. I still rate this product 5 stars because I love the hidden storage and the fold up arm that almost doubles the work space.10/4/10- A year later & I still love this craft desk. It's holding up great and I removed one of the plastic bins on the door and attached one of those wooden thread spool racks. Now ALL my thread is neatly stored on the swing out door. I added a smaller rack on the cabinet door for bobbins. I adjusted the shelves so I can fit my serger inside the cabinet too. This thing has tons of space! I'm moving to a new house this month...we'll see how the pressed wood holds up.",4 "Great When It's Finally Done I do like my sewing table now that it's put together. The process of getting it done was challenging for myself. The directions were a bit confusing and not detailed enough for anyone. All of the parts were there and I stuck to it. I did not have the strength to tighten the cams fully and most of the table fell apart as I moved it down the hall. Help! A friend helped me re-build it and he had the tools and muscle to complete it well. Please make sure to have two people put it together since it is not the easiest project to build.",2 "Solid furniture I ordered this as a Christmas present for my wife. It is solidly made. The instructions are clear and the hardware is clearly marked. The assembly took about 2 hours by myself. My wife is very happy.",4 "Excellent Quality Desk! This is a very sturdy and beautiful desk with adequate storage.We received the desk timely without any problems. It was also easy to put together with clear instructions. Would definitely recommend this product and company.",4 "The perfect craft table This really is a great table. It looks nice, it's affordable, it has a place for everything, and it folds away nicely to keep your mess hidden. I have both a sewing machine and serger on mine and all my craft items fit nicely inside on the shelfs and in the compartments on in the door. Would definitely recommend this. I'm not sure how easy it is to assemble, since my boyfriend did that for me, but i can't imagine it being any too difficult.",4 "craft sewing cart love it! has just the right amount of space I need & compact enough for what i need looks nice closed up as well",4 "Second time around. This is the second cart I bought so that pretty much tells you how much I like these things. They have room for plenty of sewing and embroidery equipment and supplies and are decorative to boot. I would recommend them for any home sewing or hobby room.",4 "Lovely cabinet - easy to assemble I am delighted with my new sewing cabinet. I was able to assemble it myself. It took me longer than it probably would other people because I am far from mechanical. The instructions were pretty good and every single nut and bolt was included as it was supposed to be. The instructions even had the length of the screws illustrated to clarify which ones to use where. It is a very attractive piece of furniture. I really love it!",4 "needs a couple of cord drops My boyfriend said it was easy to assemble (He did it while I was at work) and it really makes sewing so much more convenient. However there should be a couple of cord drops cut into the back or flip up surface for safety. When I'm heating up my mini-iron (Clover rules!) there is no safe way to run it's cord that isn't in the way. Also my portable machine (which I leave up all the time has a maze of cords (lamp, power and control foot) which just drape over the back (getting snagged by fabric moving through the machine). I'd like to see drop ports or, better yet, a nice, built-in power strip w/breaker switch. I mounted on to the right-hand side, near the top and at the back, and can reach over and flip OFF all the various bits/pieces! Sweet. C'mon, Sauder, I know you can do this. This is, btw, the third Sauder product I've purchased in the past 20 years (two desks and this) and all of them have been awesome.",3 "Great sewing table! Delivered quickly. Easy setup. Lots of workspace and storage yet smaller footprint & takes up less space than old table used.very pleased with item.",4 "Sauder sewing table [Garbage.Particle board. Poor directions. Doors don't fit, cams strip easily. Run from this one, it's a right piece of junk.[ASIN:B000F9WESW American Cherry Craft and Sewing Cart American Cherry]]",0 "Great Craft Desk I'm absolutely in LOVE with this craft/sewing desk. Shipping was fast too, I ordered it on a Sunday afternoon and it was at my front door by mid day Friday (shipped from the Midwest to the West Coast). It took me a couple hours to fully assemble by myself, although it would have gone faster if I hadn't been watching tv at the same time, haha. Although some people left reviews saying it was complicated or hard to understand, it came easy for me and I thoutht the instructions were very understandable. I suppose this is something that will be different for everyone. I bought it here on Amazon for $179.99 + free shipping and in my opinion, it is probably the best $180 I have spent. I am now very organized and much more comfortable working on all of my sewing and crafts in my small living situation. I love how this desk can be closed up to a much smaller size and hides all the crafting nic-nacks when not in use. I got all the parts, and even had a couple screws/nails left over at the end (extra included). And the extra little organizer shelves it comes with are great! Highly reccomend!!",4 "Love it. Great value for the price. Provides quite a bit of storage, yet can be all tucked away. I proudly was able to assemble it myself.",4 "What would I do without it! I'm fairly new to sewing and live in an apartment so needless to say, there isn't a lot of room for my sewing machine and sewing/craft things in general. This seemed perfect for all my storage needs although I wasn't in love with the color. Well it shipped quickly and was packaged excellently.. AND the color in the official photos seem off, or maybe I just got lucky.. but mine is a bit richer/darker in color and looks great.It was fairly easy to assemble for my husband and I (mostly him doing the work). It looks great and is so easy to move around, even with everything inside of it. The pockets on the doors also have removable separators to suit whatever you may want to put in them. I love that once it's all closed up, it looks decorative. It's a lot more sturdy than I thought it would be as well. Maybe I'll upgrade one day, but for now.. and for awhile, this will be perfect for me.",4 "Great Buy Product was very easy to assemble. Quality of furniture is sturdy. Blends well with my other furniture. Nice to get all my sewing devices all in one place and not in boxes in the closet. Being able to move the cabinet around to sew anywhere in the house is great. Would recommend to others.",4 "Pretty good for the price I ordered this for way less elsewhere (you know where) in Bishop Pine finish. Assembly instructions were explicit. Assembly is a bit tedious but not rocket science. All the hardware was there and everything fit together perfectly. Assembly time was about two hours. A helper and power screwdriver make life much more pleasant. The assembled unit is modestly attractive, quite solid and stable, and offers a large work surface and a very decent amount of storage. I would feel more secure if the extension leaf was piano hinged (uses two regular hinges). Maybe I'll piano hinge it later, but we'll see how it holds up first. The only other problem was that the swing out support for the work surface extension leaf tended to swing out at inopportune times when the unit was being rolled laterally, so I added another magnetic catch (a <$2 item at your local hardware store) at the level of the handle. Now it stays put until intentionally opened. Rolls easily from place to place on wood floors and has locking rollers. Extremely cost-effective solution for a sewing table. Good value.",4 "Super shipping Wow, so I got my email telling me the desk shipped today an would be here on the 23rd... And it arrived today as well. Shipping was awesome. Simple to put together looks great. Fiancé will be thrilled when she see's it",3 "Missing Critical Part, Poorly Made as Well Typical Sauder ""quality"" (mostly sawdust and plastic). In addition mine was missing the back which apparently stabilizes the entire structure (according to this line from the instructions): ""CAUTION Do not stand the unit upright without the BACK fastened. The unit may collapse.""It will be 7-9 business days before a replacement part arrives so this has to lie flat somewhere until then or it might fall apart. I would expect a rush shipment for a missing part along with an apology too but it doesn't look like I'm getting either one.Missing parts or not, I recommend looking elsewhere before settling on this one.**2013-01-22 Update**I've added an additional star because, while I stand by my original assessment of the poor quality of the materials and construction of this item, it does provide a unique capability and design that I have not seen in other utility carts.",1 "Gotta try at least one set These are great ,give you a clear impression with oil sticks and set your creative wheels in motion as you use them.The order by the way was prompt and well packaged",3 "These are so versatile. I love these rubbing plates and have since ordered several more patterns. They are sturdy enough to allow consistent pattern even with slight variations in pressure. The Leaves series are just beautiful. I found that pastels, crayons, and even soft lead worked really well with the Cedar Canyon plates. I highly recommend them.",4 "a must have for the professional or aspiring artist! First, I have to say I used to have a cheaper opaque projector when I was majoring in art in college. I gave it away and felt that an opaque projector was of no use to me.Many years and blood and sweat and tears later, I now have an art studio and sell my paintings professionally... at a painting workshop a few months ago, the instructor used one of these and I fell in love. Now it's not only my gadget I couldn't live without, I gave one to my artsy mom as well for Christmas and she cried she was so happy! She has renewed her interest in painting that had lain dormant for years because all the hard work of transferring the image and enlarging it on a canvas or paper via graphs and measuring is now extinct...she simply uses the opaque projector and transfers it in seconds! (even onto small canvases; it does that too.)I did notice the review about the blurry image if enlarging. Much like binoculars, you simply turn the round ring that circles the lens to focus and your image comes quickly into view, crisp and sharp. You do have to focus it though in order to get the image and image size you need, like any opaque projector. I do all my paintings with the opaque projector and have had no issue with clarity personally on this model.How to use it? If you have a photograph or drawing, or magazine picture or clip art, or something you have designed on the computer, simply slip it into the top of the projector. This model allows for larger pics to be placed inside. (If your picture is too big, just place it in the projector in sections and transfer each section seperately) Then dim the lights. I use mine in a pretty well lit art studio but it projects the image onto your canvas or paper or wall with light so, as with any opaque projector, less light does help. You will see a clear picture on your canvas or medium and you can simply trace the lines and get it perfectly onto your canvas the first time with no adjustments! Turn the lights back on and you have a perfectly flawlessly drawn image to paint or color in...it's like the professional artist's coloring book maker! haI now spend all my creative time painting rather than getting the sketch just right! I take photos and transmit them to canvasses or do computer renderings and transmit them and I have even taken pop art clip art images and tweaked them to make paintings.I also use the opaque projector to do kid's murals and high-end wall murals for clients. For example, I put pictures of storybook characters in the projector and projected them onto the wall and painted them in. So eaaaaasy!I teach classes in the evening and when I want to transmit a drawing in seconds onto my flipcharts for illustrations, I use my projector.After using the projector for a month I got the stand. This has made a world of difference. You can move it up and down and angle it so smoothly as you go about doing your drawing. This makes it all so much easier. Especially if you have to do the painting in sections or need it at a certain height.",4 "OK for small stuff, in a pitch dark room This projector will work for you if you are only projecting small images in a totally dark room. At larger magnification distances, the image becomes very blurry, unsaturated, and distorted, not to mention that it has to be pitch black to actually see the image, which you will be squinting to make out. The 6"" max paper size also too small for anything complex, and the sides fall off significantly in brightness and focus.My recommendation to anyone who will be using this to blow up images (I used it for paintings), is to get an overhead projector instead. I can't believe I struggled with this thing for two years, when an overhead will give you an incredibly straighter, brighter, and sharper image. If you are worried that making transparencies is going to be a pain, almost all inkjet printers will make a beautiful transparency if you get decent quality film (the Inkpress transparency film works really well on my Epson).",1 "Barely adequate for any artist I have used this projector and a stand for over two years, using it for pencil composition overlays for paintings. The unit is nicely designed, light weight, and easy to use. The problem with it is the poor optical quality, it must be used in a pitch black room and if you are enlarging a photo, many times the image is so blurry, that it is difficult to determine when it is in focus. It is mainly only good for getting a rough idea of where you are placing objects in the painting, any detail work needs to be drawn by eye. Another problem is the image window size of only 7""x7"", which means you may need to project large photos and materials at a smaller size or in pieces, to get them to fit into the small window size. I am now in the process of replacing this opaque projector with a digital projector that can be connected directly to my computer, I feel it is a better use of money to pay a little more and get a more usable piece of equipment.",1 "Excellent condition Received this item quickly and in mint condition. No broken parts or glass. Projects images beautifully in color with a little focus. I use it for fine arts, also good for murals and otherwise. Cooling fans are a little loud, but who cares.",4 "Not too bright I don't really expect an opaque projector to project extremely brightly, but this one - I could barely see what was projected - and in a pitch dark room. Would I buy this one again? Probably not.",2 "If you are going to use one Artograph Prism Opaque ProjectorThis one works pretty well. In the dark. Not a substitute for drawing, but a nice tool to have.",3 "best deal on the net I love this thing got it fast on U.P.S. it works great.",4 "Origami paper best price for precut squares, not super thin paperworks fineone two three four five six seven eight nine",4 "Great for kids learning origami! This is great paper of kids learning origami. The colors are bright and varied...and you certainly can't beat the price!",4 "Wedding time! We used these to make paper flower balls. The turned out fantastic and were the most complimented decoration we had at our wedding. Thank you!",4 "Just right My son is just learning origami and I was looking for some paper that would allow him to pursue his interests without costing too much. We read previous reviews regarding the texture of the paper and the fact that it had the same color on both sides and decided to give it a try anyway. He is delighted with it and the fact that there are 500 sheets means that it will keep him in paper for awhile. We will be buying this again.",4 "great deal couldn't find any craft stores in my area that carried origami paper. The friend I bought this for loved it !",4 "Good quality. Our oldest child had been wanting to learn Origami so we got this for him to learn with and we now have an Origami making machine. Only knock is that the paper is same color both side (traditional Origami paper is white on the back) but that doesn't affect most things you do.",3 "Love it we have been doing origami all the time. these sheets work really well. the paper folds the way u need it to",4 "Same color on both sides This origami paper is the same color on both sides so many of the models that require a white/contrast color side will not come out as well using this paper.",2 "Just what I was looking for! I am just getting started with origami so I just needed some paper to practice with. I am not an expert in origami paper but this works perfect for what I was looking for. The only thing I do not like is that the paper is the same color on both sides. That being said, I knew that when I ordered this product so I can not lower the rating for something I already knew. It is the perfect texture and thickness. I love it.",4 "fun really bold, bright colors that my son loves. price was great too. origami is something that has really become popular with young people",4 "It was open It was what I ordered just the paper was loose in the box .. So I was disappointed in it . Not sure how to give it away for Christmas now :(",1 "torn paper I ordered this as a present and when I got it the packaging was already opened and the paper was all over the box. Most of the paper was crinkled and torn. The paper is good and that's why I'm giving it two stars instead of one.",1 "Good origami paper Each piece of paper is a perfect square and easy to fold. I only wish one side were white and the other colored.",4 "weak as water This paper failed to hold a crease, and is useless when creating origami.There are a nice variety of colors so I gave them to my daughters (10 and 6) to practice origami or just doodle.My intention was to create Kusudama. After several attempts and much frustration I gave up and plan to purchase paper on Etsy.com",0 "Lot's of Paper This paper is very good for common folding projects. It comes to about $3 a hundred with a tich more for shipping. The colors are very pretty and on both sides. Great paper for practicing, too. It's tertific to have a large supply of good paper so cheap. Especially for the enthusiast who likes to practice his projects.Origami- Colored Folding Squares Giant Pack of 500 6x6 Inch Sheets",4 "Overpriced and poor quality These papers are thinner than printer paper. Origami paper is supposed to be somewhat thicker. This is just plain poor quality paper packaged as origami paper. And they charged more than $12 for it?? Very disappointed.",0 "I will stick with my heavier origami paper I was not a fan of this paper. The package was sliced when I received it (shipping/seller error)so some of the corners were bend, which really sucks when making origami. Also, I didn't realize how thin this paper is. I prefer the thicker paper, and I will definitely be sticking with the 3X3, although this is good for beginners learning to make creases and folds. I wont be using this paper again.",1 "Just the paper I want. Origami is Japanese translation of Paper folding, or in Chinese as 折纸, that lasted for thousands of years, is very interesting activity to train motor skills of kids. I was looking for thin paper to start a new project. After figuring out its Japaneses name, this product looks suitable. There are many other more expensive choices for advanced players, and this pack offers beginners great joy.",4 "It's an okay product It's a great price for a lot of origami paper. Couple bad things about it though... It arrived slightly damaged(See pics I added), and it's not exactly 6" by 6"(See pics for this too).",1 "Christmas for grandson Age 10 -- he likes to try to do origami out of a book also purchased on AmazonHe liked the gift",4 "My niece used these immediately! Bought this package of paper for my niece along with an Amazon Gift Card for Christmas - and she went right to town making swans, boxes, and stars. Good value for the price!",4 "Origami Paper We got this paper to go with a book we got our granddaughter for Christmas this year. She absolutely loves anything creative!",4 "work nice it is paper what can i say. it folds good. i can have fun making my animal and flowers and stuff.",3 "Origami Paper This is great paper. Nice and sturdy. Color on both sides. Good for making origami's that use a lot of paper. I used this pack of paper to make at least a dozen kusudama's and various other things for Christmas gifts. I was very please. Great price for the amount and quality of paper. Would buy again in future if I ever run out.",4 "good price this is for my son who has been making origami since the age of 4. I thin that this is the one without the grid on the back and that is the only bad thing I have to say about it. My son is 10 not & does not need the grid, all beginners have to have the grid.",3 "Most bang for your buck. Good paper to practice with. This is not the highest quality paper, and it's not meant to be. It's inexpensive, medium weight, and you get plenty of it. If you're a beginner, this is the paper for you. Don't practice your folds with expensive washi style paper, use something like this instead. The rose I just made for my wife took multiple attempts, and this paper worked out well for it. This paper is fine for beginners of any age.",4 "Birthday Gift My 12 year old nephew is a business man in the making!! He asked for Origami paper for his school business.",4 "Great Quality Super happy with this product. Paper is perfect for folding and the variety of colors is perfect for anything you might be looking for!",4 "Good price but not like regular origami paper I bought this because our 6 year old is constantly doing origami. It shipped really fast, which was good considering we ran out and I had to keep cutting squares from copy paper.First of all, there's a great variety of colors in the pack....except black. And it's pretty lightweight, which is also good. But the texture is more like lightweight construction paper and won't hold up to repeated creasing. Also, it's colored on both sides.I think this paper is fine if you are a beginner and not doing complicated folds. Also, the price is really cheap if you are doing lots of modular pieces. But I can't recommend it for an advanced folder.",2 "Origami school pack-6 inch square sheets-500 sheets- Assorted colors My Grandson loves the size ans colors, he just learned origami a few months ago and now he has enough paper to keep him busy for awhile.",4 "Delivered in time for Xmas. Nice, bright and easy to fold. Perfect size. Bought for a nine year old and six year old. Decent price for product.",3 "good paper -nice price Very good price on a large quantity of paper that's the same color on both sides - not super quality(kind of thick, but very foldable and square). Gorgeous colors!",3 "Very nice paper! only thing I didn't know is that the paper is colored both sides, I thought it was white on the back, but it's ok.The paper folds nicely and it's very practical for origamiNice product!",3 "Origami paper The paper is great and lots of it for the price. Delivery was very fast. Thanks.",4 "Bad fold If you buy this paper for origami, be aware that it does not fold well. I recommend buying a better quality product.",1 "Great paper for the price I've been an origami enthusiast for many years and have paid varying amounts of money for origami paper. This is one of the best deals I have found anywhere for origami paper.Things you should know about this product:- It is NOT high-quality origami paper. Know what to expect and you will not be disappointed. It is slightly pulpy and can get worn down in areas where many folds intersect.- This paper is indispensable for practice and learning how to fold new models. Come on, would you really want to waste a sheet of expensive washi paper trying to fold something you've never attempted before?- It is colored on both sides.- You really get the most bang for your buck with this product. 500 sheets at a time also makes it suitable for modular origami, which requires many sheets of paper of the same size.- The color selection is acceptable. You get a total of ten different colors: brown, dark green, light green, blue, light blue, lavender, red, fuschia, orange, and yellow. (I would have preferred if they had some more delicate pastel colors in there, but oh well. Unfortunately, their neon-like fuschia color is the closest you can get to pink.)- Its fold memory is SLIGHTLY less than normal origami paper. (""Normal"" meaning the typical one side colored, one side white stuff.) This means that if you fold it, it has more of a tendency to spring back to its original flat form. To give you a general idea: on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being cardboard and 10 being aluminum foil, I would rate ""normal"" origami paper to be about a 6 and this product to be about a 5.- It does not have any curling problems like regular one-sided origami paper has. If you place it flat on a table, its ends will not roll up or curl. (I always found this to be really annoying...) I imagine it has to do with the fact that the fibers used in this paper are a little bit thicker and rougher than what is used in other origami papers.Although it is not the highest quality origami paper, I rate it 5 out of 5 because of its price and the sheer number of sheets you get.",4 "Great paper for the price I am currently on my third package of folio origami paper. I felt compelled to review this after reading the other mostly negative review.Look, it's not 2 color per sheet uber thin and crisp rice-pressed origami paper, but for a hobbyist, it is fine. It's easy to work with and I haven't had any issues with excessive ripping/tearing. Yes I've used better paper, but NEVER at this price. If you're practicing, working with children, or producing monocolor designs, this stuff is fine. If you gotta have 2 color foil, well, look elsewhere, but you'll be getting 50 sheets for the price of 500 of these.By the way, this paper, because it is slightly weightier, is actually far superior from most origami paper for folded aircraft.Happy folding.",3 "Exactly what I was looking for These aren't origami sheets to wow your friends and relatives with, and they don't need to be.These are origami workhorses - the inexpensive, colorful, medium weight sheets that you can use day after day to hone your craft and try out new designs. This pack is perfect for an origami fan who wants to stay in practice, or for a child who might waste as many as they use, trying to figure out the designs.The size seems to be about right for most designs; the sheets are a little large for simple designs, but perfect for cranes, dragons, tigers, and more.I do wish there had been slightly more variety in color; they provide two greens and two blues, but no black. All the colors have a sort of ""crayon box"" look - bright, easily identifiable, and high color saturation.",3 "I do not recommend this paper... I thought I was getting a great deal on this product. That's a lot of origami paper at a great price. But this paper does not fit the standards of good folding paper. It doesn't fold well and everything you make just doesn't look right. This paper is just one step above construction paper. I bought this paper with the intent on using it with the kids I work with as a fun activity for them and teach them something new. I work with troubled teens and some have Mild MR so trying to teach them this fine art with inferior paper has proven difficult. I will not buy this paper again.",1 "Just ok This paper is good for practice or to use with groups of children. It is not the best paper to use for modulars, as the paper is thin and the modulars are more difficult to put together when the paper is too thin. That said, I have ordered this paper twice... the first time all paper was the same as far as the weight/thinness of the paper. The second order - the red was not the same shade of red - more orange than red (though there is an orange in the pack as well) and the weight and quality of the red paper was inferior than the previous order. This was a bit of a disappointment, as I had ordered about 20 packs.I mainly use the paper to practice new folds - and for the brown sheets. Finding a dark brown paper for origami is not easy to find.It is nice to have this paper in supply, as the price is good, but I wouldn't use it exclusively.",2 "Good Deal, Mediocre Paper For the price, you get a good deal, but the paper is mediocre at best. It feels like wet paper that's been half-dried, if you know what I mean. I prefer my paper to be crisp, but these were soft. You can still make folds, but if you're picky about how 'crisp' the paper is, don't buy. All in all, it's a good deal.",2 "Good product I would have liked the sheets to be a bit thicker. Some sheets are not uniform; they do not line up after folding. But that is expected with such a large stack of sheets. All-in-all a satisfactory product.",3 "What I needed This paper is really just colored paper--would be nice if it had a white side--but I needed a lot of paper in a variety of colors and at a reasonable price for a student project and this filled the bill exactly. Students unit origami projects seem to be holding up nicely.",3 "cheap and disappointing Be aware this is not shiny origami paper with 2 sides. It may be good for practice, but is pulpy and tears easily.",1 "cheap paper This is not what I would call Origami paper. It is the same color on each side and thicker than normal origami paper.That said, it does work ok. I wouldn't recommend it as a gift for someone for to give to kids. The lack of a white side makes it hard to follow some instructions.",1 "Very nice Let's face it, if you paint a lot you eat through a tube of titanium white like a fat kid eats through a cupcake. It is the vital color for any palette and most mixes. This brand has always been good to me. I like the consistency and how well it blends. It is a very good product and I will be buying a lot more in the future.",4 "Not please These paints are very watery. I just used them as base colors. I would say that you get what you pay for.",1 "Great Product Very nice I love Amazon for shopping. Its great and fast shipping. The product is top notch and great price.",4 "Not as expected Color nothing like I thought it would be. Kept it figure I might be able to use it some time down the road! Tube itself appeared old and worn. No recommendation here!!",1 "Terrible quality These safety pins are weak and bend easily. I am very disappointed. I thought going with Singer would guarantee good quality. Apparently not. Don't but them.P.S. My 20+ year old safety pins are at least twice as strong as these.",0 "Safety pins....as expected. I'm just putting in a review since there are none (and I know I sometimes find that suspect). These are exactly what you are expecting. They arrive promptly and work like the Singer safety pins always have - very well!",4 "Not usual quality The delivery service was good but I threw the pins away. This ois second time I have ordered safety pins from amazo.n and then found the half the width and strength of what we alwys had in the past. The pins bend in use. Both purchases were made in China. The third time I requested pins made in the USA and the were the familiar product. Do not understand how this happens. I thought ths Singer name would mean quality.",0 "Basic for every home You never know how much you need one until you don't have one! Included this is a sewing kit I am putting together for my daughter.",4 "These are just not very good safety pins These safety pins would probably be fine if you just need a few to have around in an emergency, but if you're going to be pinning a lot of stuff these are not very good.They don't poke through fabric well and they bend if you push too hard, but you kind of have to to get them to go though.",1 "Absolutely functional in returning material to a waterproof state I used this in the hopes of reviving a Marmot Tamarack jacket to its' previous water repellent/proof state. After a few seasons of regular use the jacket seemed to need it and beyond that it looked and smelled like a nightmare. The inside smelled like a warm gym locker that held workout clothes for a troll and the outside had a real potpourri of odoriferous stains that brought back a number of memories. So, I gave it a double washing with Nikwax Tech Wash and then applied this stuff once immediately after washing while it was still wet (I just shook it out) and then again the next morning when it was dry. It absolutely works and works for much longer than a 30 minute deluge (I seen that another review said the waterproofing failed them at that point). Here is what I think might be happening - I believe people are using regular laundry detergent to wash items before applying this treatment. While not exactly scientific, the reason I think this is after I applied the water repellent I took a shower as I had the stuff on my hands and forearms (plus, I needed a shower). Regular, old Dial soap removed the coating off of me in a flash. It wasn't anything close to a fair fight. So, I believe that regular laundry detergent has similiar characteristics and whatever detergent stuff is left over in the garment after washing degrades the application of this water proofing. I've been in both significant, ice cold rain that lasted for hours and honest snowfall so far this year after applying the spray-on water repellent and it has and continues to hold up. I am now wearing my Tamarack over my 800 down jacket if that gives you any idea of my confidence in what this product did for my ""waterproof"" layer. All that said, I suspect the wash-in stuff is better.",3 "Did nothing I went by the instructions to first clean with an appropriate cleaner my REI Goretex rain parka. After removing from the washing machine, I then applied this product per instructions. I used the dryer method to dry it. First time out in rain water did not bead up. Hasn't since. What a waste of money. I give this a negative five stars for misadvertising.It may be that it does not work on this particular REI brand...who knows?Someone once told me that what seals Goretex and allows rain to bead up is to just iron the fabric with a warm iron. Forget the chemicals. I will try that.",0 "Did not work I got this for two North Face jackets that had lost their waterproofing. It did not work for either. For the first 10 minutes or so in the rain, the water kinda beaded up, but after that the rain was soaked through the fabric. This stuff DOES NOT WORK and I'm extremely disappointed.",1 "So far so good I have treated two nice pair of boots that seen very limited rain/snow so far. My goretex Merrells did not change color and did repel water. I need to see how long it lasts.",4 "I do this once a season I snowboard in the Pacific NW, where snow can sometimes get wet and heavy. I've been soaked before and it's not fun. Even the best GoreTex gear has its shelf life and will need reviving. This is my solution one a year.Application: I prefer this to the wash-in one. I mean, why do you need silicone-based water repellant to adhere to your lining? The application process is what it is - good ole' spray bottle technology. I wish they figure out a more efficient technology soon because it seems like a waste to lose a portion through overspray. And breathing this into your lungs can't be good for you. Definitely want to do this in your garage or somewhere open air, but not windy. I use a dirty old blanket to line the floor and collect overspray.Function: if you're expecting this to last forever, change your expectations. This is not miracle in a bottle - it's liquid silicone that dries onto your cloths and eventually rubs/washes off with rain and snow. I do this once a year to my gear and have no issue of ever getting wet. Water beads off if applied properly. Be advised that it does leave a slick feel and gives off a smell in the beginning.",3 "Love this product!! Have used this product for several years to waterproof horse blankets. I use the wash-in too, but this is especially good for those really worn out ones that you want to squeeze out just one more season. Great buy!",4 "Good for Colorado winter Works great on my jacket and pants in the rough weather of Colorado mountains. Working at ski resort is very challenging to outerwear.",4 "Great product for waterproof clothing I really like this stuff, and use it following a wash with nikwax's tech wash. It lasts longer than the tx direct wash-in product. If you're doing something like a boat cover etc, get the cheaper stuff - the kiwi 'camp dry' waterproofer..but for clothing/garments use this, because the camp dry stinks and feels a little stickier, and this does not.",4 "spray water off while looking for way of protection from water treatment came upon Nikwax spray,it is ofcourse easy to use and seems to enhance the water repellent of my rainsuit",3 "Nikwax use this to touch up my waterproof hunting and outdoor gear. Does what its suppose to do. Easy and simple and adds water repeling properties back tothe fabric.",3 "Restored 3 coats I had 3 coats that were no longer repelling the rain as they used to. One bottle fixed all three coats and I still have enough left over for touch ups or to do another garment. It is well worth the price. Excellent product.",4 "waterproof that works I bought this because I didn't want to buy a new rain coat for an upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest. Boy am I glad I used this - it indeed rained, and my raincoat was newly water repellent (hadn't been that way in years). Save yourself the hassle/expense of a buying new raingear and refresh your existing gear instead - it works! Instructions on bottle are easy to follow.",4 "rewaterproofed my old jacket. I had a rowing jacket that was about 7 years old and I'd never rewaterproofed. After putting this on I went hiking in a downpour and stayed dry.",3 "The Best I must say when I bought this product I did not know what to expect. I am deployed to Afghanistan at this time and all you see on the ground is snow, melting snow and snow turning in to mud. In my 26 years in service and most of them in Germany I have not seen a product like this, I have tried melting wax in to boots all types of compressed air products and none like yours, money well spent.Thanks.Angel",4 "Excellent water repellent My daughter's waterproof coat had been laundered several times and was no longer waterproof. I bought Nikwax TX to treat her coat and renew its water-proof functionality. After her coat was treated she wore it on a trip to the mountains with friends to spend an afternoon sledding, throwing snowballs, and building a snowman. It worked great! She was recently caught in a rainstorm while riding her bike, and it kept her nice and dry on her 2-mile ride home. Highly recommend this product.",4 "Simple, economical, works as advertised Firstly, I thank Nikwax for selling this stuff in a pump-spray rather than as a can of propellent-filled product. I was pleasantly surprised with how many garments this 16.9-ounce spray can cover. So far I've double-sprayed three 3/4-length jackets and a couple of older rain pants and still have loads of repellent left over. The spray application is quick and easy and dries rapidly with no visible residue. I tried the treated garments in the rain and snow and they all shed water like the proverbial duck's back. I really don't know just how long this stuff will last before needing re-treatment (so far 6-weeks but no washes), but it's so simple to use and economical that I would not hesitate to repeat applications.",4 "Disappointing results Saw lots of good reviews here and elsewhere, so I was hopeful this would be the solution for my 14-year-old Gore-Tex jacket. The jacket had been completely waterproof up until the last year or so. Tried Nikwax and followed the directions exactly. Went out in a rainstorm the next week and the jacket was no more waterproof than it was before I treated it.",1 "Keeps you dry Have to use this stuff to keep your gear going after the factory repellant wears off. The smell isn't awesome, but what do you expect from something that waterproofs? This keeps you dry.",4 "spray Worked great got this product to use on our motorcycle gear worked great and last a long time great price",4 "so far so good It goes on easily. I like the self-propellant rather than a pressurized can. Seemed to work OK the first day out but will have to wait for a few more tries to see if it lasts.",2 "Works well I used this to waterproof my older rain jacket. It worked great. I took the jacket to Europe, there was a couple days it rained for the entire day. This spray and the jacket worked great. But, my jacket is designed to be a rain jacket, so I'm not sure how well this would work with a regular cloth jacket. I'm guessing that it would work okay for a couple hours at least, but not sure.",3 "Works This works as advertised and helps to bring back the water repellent outside layer after years of use or several washings.",3 "Didn't Work I was directed to this company by Carhart after telling them their rain jacket had lost its water repellency. I followed the directions to a "Tee", but I still got wet in the next rain storm. I called Nikwax, they agreed I did everything correctly, and they're sending me more product. If that doesn't work, they said to send them the garment and they will analyze it. This was a two part process using their special wash. Kinda disappointing after spending $25.00 on a 3 year old $130.00 Carhart rain jacket",0 "Disappointed I bought this product after my LL Bean Tec2 rain coat got soaked in Europe. The coat is quite old and was never put to the test in a severe rainstorm until I was overseas. I searched on line and discovered that Gore tex products do loose their effectiveness over time. I also found that people who experienced this type of failure suggested this product. Long story made short, it helps a little, but I wouldn't stand out in the pouring rain for long because the water does soak through after a while. Maybe it's my jacket, but for me the product didn't work very well.",1 "Not what I needed. In the description and reviews it says that it works fantastic as a water-resistant/proofing product on synthetic fabrics. I applied it 3 times onto my backpack, making sure that each time the Nikwax was totally dry, and then dribbled water on it to test it. Water soaked in everytime, it didn't even form droplets or run off. I had high hopes for this product because I didn't want to go buy another day pack but I was sadly disappointed. So I got a rain cover instead.",1 "Harsh one-star review ... but it clearly didn't work as advertised My goal in buying this product was to use it on previously bought Nike ACG F.I.T. pullover jacket, and to avoid buying an expensive waterproof top prior to a planned, and now completed, bushwalking trip. After coating my Nike top per the Nikwax instructions on the bottle, and after taking a city walk through rain prior to my hiking venture, I found that some initial Nikwax waterproofing aspects existed but faded very quickly in the face of more & more rain. My Nike top was wet (back to its previous norm) after a couple hours of light passing rain showers. The Nikwax claim on the bottle is that it provides ""waterproofing for all textile garments and equipment"". In my book, this is untrue. Less than one hour of waterproofing doesn't count. Thanks to the city rain test failure, I did make a tough call to spend $200 on a waterproof jacket prior to bushwalking ... well worth the money given the very wet conditions on the trail. The money I wasted on the Nikwax product could have been better used on something else. Recommendation: Do Not Buy.",0 "Waterproof--really, really waterproof. Far better than Scotch Guard and the like. And it works on any kind of fabric. First a warning. DO NOT APPLY THIS STUFF INDOORS! Here is the problem with doing the waterproofing in your bathroom with this stuff: As soon as the molecules come in contact with air, they start to expand, and if you breath it in then it will expand in your lungs. It basically feels like there is no air in the room. It can literally kill you.Outdoors or in a really well ventilated room it's not a problem, and once applied there's nothing wrong with letting it set and dry indoors. On the other hand, you don't want it getting on walls and such which are not clean--because they'll be very difficult to clean afterwards.But now for the good news: This stuff actually works like it shows in the picture on the label. All these waterproofing fluids make this claim--that water will bead off--but Nikwax actually delivers, and it works not only on high tech fabrics, but common fabrics such as cotton as well.I've ridden through many a typhoon--yes, actual typhoons in Japan--and the rain did not penetrate my cycling jacket. I was dry as a bone under my waterproofed jacket. The jacket wasn't nearly this waterproof when it was new.No worries about washing it off when your favorite sports clothing gets really stanking--costing you time and money to reapply after each washing. This stuff still works after a good five or six washings with regular laundry soap. It also works on cotton, wool.The one claim you would think wasn't true is the fact that it not only maintains but enhances the breathability of fabrics it's applied to. This is entirely true, and makes sense when you think about how breathability is effected by moisture blocking up the fabric--whether rain or sweat--and how that's prevented by Nikwax.Not just for sports, I'm sure it will work far better than Scotch Guard on your fabric covered furniture, school bags, Converse All Stars, and whatever else you might want to make resistant to spills and therefore stains.Nothing bad to say about this stuff, except that you shouldn't spray it indoors. It really works.When applying this, it's best to take a sponge you're never going to use again and spread it on your fabrics after a few sprays. Spraying on so much that it covers your fabrics by spraying alone is a tremendous waste of the contents and costs more money of course.",4 "Only product that works I've tried other wash-in products for my Gore-tex/waterproof jackets and they don't work. This stuff works great and restores the water-repellancy to the surface of my jackets.I follow these steps:1. Wash with some type of sports wash or mild powdered detergent;2. Hang for a few minutes to get the water out;3. Spray the jacket with this product;4. Put in the dryer on low heat.",4 "great for horse blankets Horse blankets get very dirty ... the more you wash... the less water repellent... unless you use a special blanket wash which gets expensive.... the spray works great... tip... spray the blanket when wet-- before drying... then either put in dryer for a short time ( helps set the spray) or put it in a warm (sunny) place to dry.... I was impressed at the how well water was repelled on even old blankets...",4 "Works perfectly to help waterproof gear stay that way First off, this is NOT waterproofing. Think of it more as a conditioner or ""booster"" for already waterproof gear. TX Direct is designed to help already waterproof gear stay that way, it won't work at all to waterproof regular textiles. You'll need Scotchguard or something similar for that application.I've always used the NikWax TX direct wash-in waterproofing to keep my waterproof textile motorcycle gear working properly. After reading up on the wash-in versus this spray-on, I decided to switch and try the spray this time.The first thing I noticed is the pants feel softer and are more comfortable to wear than with the wash-in waterproofing. We've ridden through two rain showers since and the gear has a similar bead-up as with the wash-in solution, so I am happy.For those who do have waterproof gear (gore-tex, etc), wash first using the TX-Direct wash, then spray this on your still-wet gear and allow to air dry. Using regular detergents with waterproof gear will destroy the original waterproofing and also keep the TX-direct from working properly.",4 "Moderately successful I used this to renew the waterproofing on myCarhartt Mens Tall Waterproof Breathable Coat. I'm not sure if the performance would be better on a Gore-Tex coat (never owned one), but on a PU coat it renews to a like-new finish for, at most, 2 hours of rain (while the original lasted a month before succumbing to the elements), after which point the waterproofing degrades rapidly. I haven't tried it yet on some other items that I need to renew waterproofing on. I'll update this review if the results are better.As for spraying inside, I only spray inside (it really doesn't ever stop raining here) and it's fine; it smells like Armour All and there's really much worse things most people spray in their homes. One note though: my floors are cork, and they get extremely slippery for a few weeks afterwards if I don't put a few rags underneath the item to catch runoff and overspray. It's great to spray it at night in your 300sq ft apartment and then walk out in the morning half-awake and slide a metre in bare feet. Gets the blood flowing!",3 "It works! I bought a new raincoat for my dog. It is made of a woven polyester fabric and is supposed to be waterproof. She wore it for the first time on a dizzly day and the fabric quickly changed color from the drizzle -- the fabric is definitely NOT waterproof.So I treated the coat with Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On. My dog wore her coat in moderate rain and only a few small spots changed color! These small spots were spots that I missed while applying the the Nikwax.After a 30 minute walk in heavy rain, the rain eventually soaked through the coat. I was drenched too. But I'm happy with how the TX-Direct Spray-On performed.",4 "Horse Lovers' Delight We live in a rainy climate, and our horse blankets need to be waterproof. It's a tricky question, because the blankets get muddy, need to be washed frequently, the washing takes out the waterproofing. It's costly to have a professional cleaner re-waterproof! The answer is Nikwax. Hard to spell, but great to use. We get several treatments out of a bottle, can spray on the areas that need it most and save a King's ransom. It's great stuff, doesn't smell bad and works like a charm. We love it!",4 "Nikwax Sprayer Can't use the spray yet because the sprayer IS NOT included. It would have been nice to be informed that the sprayer is not included.",3 "Didn't work for me. Boy I wish this product had worked for me as well as the other reviewer. That's the results I expected but didn't get. My experience:I read up on all the various waterproofing products because my cloth (600 Denier Carbolex) motorcycle jacket needed to be treated. So I decided on Nikwax. I bought the wash and the spray on waterproofing, since the wash-in waterproofing would waterproof the inside, which wasn't needed. With the spray I could only get it on the outer shell. I followed the instructions, first wash the garment then spray and let dry. Then I wore it in the rain a few weeks later. I got soaked. It actually made it worse than before. I wish I had just left it alone. I've used the inexpensive spray-on products that work better than this product. Save your money.",0 "No time to wash in? Just spray on! I have been a Nikwax user for a few years, but I have usually used the wash in products for my waterproof jackets/pants. The day before a big hike the weather forecast turned from worse to foul and I considered replacing my aging jacket that day, but while shopping a salesman told me to try the spray in formula as I didn't have enough time to use the wash in formula. The only advice he gave me was that I needed to follow the directions to a ""T"" to get the results I wanted. Anyway I sprayed my jacket that night and by morning it was good to go and kept me dry for an 18 mile deluge in the Cascade Mountains. Great alternative to the wash in formulas!",4 "Lovely colors! I've made several felt Christmas tree kits over the years and this one is really lovely. It takes more time to complete due to the many sequins and layers but it is really pretty. It's a wonderful kit, the front is the only design on it and the back is just felt but a really beautiful colorful tree skirt.",3 "Janlynn Frosty's favorite Ornament Tree Skirt This kit was not complete, I ran out of sequins, spent a day trying to purchase more, so that made it very frustrating.The instructions are confusing, but the skirt is very nice.",3 "Small but superb I bought mine for about a dollar more at an art supply store in Boston. Pleased to find the products here as I have a gift certificate. This palette is just the right size for my artbin box, but it could travel anywhere. It is far superior to any plastic or acrylic palette you might find - I have several and all of them stained by watercolors. The colors will come through clearly on this one.I am dismayed that the descriptions have gotten so sparse on this site; if I knew the sizes of things it would help a lot. This one is a bit smaller than a teacup saucer, about 3 inches across.A good investment.",3 "It's useful. I like this because it travels so well because it's small. Easy to use, easy to clean.",4 "Incredible Color I'd never seen this color of Acrylic Paint in the Art Store.I read about the color and saw a photo of it in ""The New Acrylics"" by Rheni Tauchid and decided to search it online.I opened the jar last night and was stunned with delight at the rich, metallic metal sheen in the paint. I'll be using it to paint wrought iron.",4 "Absolute necessity for cleaning brushes I have painted several paintings using Bob Ross products and this item has been one of the best purchases that I have made. This tool is the best way to remove excess paint thinner and paint from brushes. I used to try and shake the bristles dry in a trash can and then dry the bristles with a paper towel. It would never fully remove all of the thinner and it took too much time. The beater rack opens up the bristles and quickly removes all excess thinner. It saves time and keeps my brushes looking good.",4 "Great product This works perfectly. Very convenient and helpful. Very needful for anyone who is a painter. Whether you're an artist or you are doing a paint project!",4 "Happy! I am pleased with this product. I have waited a long time to get all that I needed, and will soon be ready to paint my own happy little trees! :)",4 "nice dishes These are small dishes that you can use for quite a few purposes. I bought them as palette for my sumi painting, and they are working great.I might buy some more as palettes.They are also great if you want to use them to serve sauces for your food.",4 "Oiling problems The cutter is easy to hold but a few of us in our stained glass class that purchased this model found that after some use the tip will not get oil. Removing the cutter head revealed a pump stem with a tiny wick that should get oil when pressed, that then transfers oil to the cutting wheel. The wick disintegrated so there's no contact with the wheel and it's not easily fixed as the wick is below a brass holding collar. We wind up having to dip the wheel in oil to do our cutting. Other reviews I have read indicated the wick dries out and takes quite a bit of priming to feed oil again.",2 "Go Toyo! My stained glass teacher has 20 years experience in the field and will only use a Toyo pistol grip glass cutter. I was hesitant to drop so much investment on a glass cutter when so many cheaper ones are available, but decided that my teacher knows what is best. Though I have not used other forms of glass cutters, I love the Toyo! Working with glass is much easier than I expected and, with proper instruction on holding/pressure/angles, I do not waste a lot of glass from bad scoring. Also, my teacher and I dip the glass cutters in a little bit of kerosene (and wipe off) instead of filling the cutter with oil. This way you have a nice cut, there is no oil all over your work, and the cutting tip remains in excellent shape.",4 "Great glass cutter I am new to stained glass and I had struggled using the kind of glass cutter you get at one of the big box home improvement stores. I got this Toyo cutter and I was very quickly cutting the glass the lady at the glass store said was ""too difficult"" for a beginner to cut. Yes there are technique issues, but I see these as solvable over time. It was also surprisingly quickly shipped even at Christmas time.",4 "Favorite cutter I own 3 different style cutters, this one is my favorite. Makes a perfect score every time. Toyo makes great glass cutters.",4 "a favorite Toyo's pistol grip cutter has been my favorite, and i've tried several.. easy to use, comfortable, nice cuts. i finally broke one after having it for 4 years.. definitely worth the money. yes, the end can 'twist and turn', as a previous reviewer said, but if you know what you are doing, it isn't a problem. use these exclusively for workshops.",4 "PIstol Grip Glass Cutter This cutter works very well. and delivery was prompt. Customers need to be told not to fill the entire chamber with oil, but just use a small amount of liquid at a time so it doesn't leak.I would recommend this product to others.",3 "Great cutter I love the ease of using this tool to cut my art glass. . Arrived quickly. Toyo provides the best quality glass cutters.",4 "A great help! I am an amateur glass cutter. Teaching myself how to cut glass for mosaic projects. The pistol grip cutters greatly improved my work. I chose to oil them by dipping into a small jar of lamp oil based on other reviews.",4 "Works well. This works well for cutting flat pieces of glass. It won't score a bottle enough to get the bottle to come apart...but anything flat, it works very well.",4 "Cuts great I had used one of these when I took my first stained glass class about 2 months ago. I was less than impressed by the cutter I used in the class. I decided to try a new one, and I have to say it is night and day. This new one cuts very easily and accurately. This design requires less pressure to make the cuts than the other 2 cutters I have.",4 "great cutter Great that this cutter has a visible oil level. The handle is very confortable, as well. I recommend this highly.",4 "Best Amateur Glass Cutting Tool I had always enjoyed making mosaics, and when I wanted to try using glass shapes instead of cutting up smaller tiles, I took a stained glass class. The shop had numerous glass cutting tools, but I found that the Toyo Pistol Grip glass cutter was far and away my favourite. It has plenty of room to hold the oil to keep cutting smoothly for weeks and I found, as I have bigger hands, it doesn't hurt my hands if I want to spend a few hours cutting. This is a great product!",4 "Good Cutter The Toyo Pistol Grip Glass Cutter arrived in a timelymanner. It is made of strong, durable materials, withample storage for oil. It is comfortable to use, anddoes a fine job of cutting glass.",4 "Great Item I have recently started making stained glass projects. The Toyo cutter is a great one to have. Nice clean cuts!",4 "Toyo glass cutter The Toyo glass cutter works fine. However, there are a couple of things about it that bothers me. The first is that due to the self oilling feature which activates when the cutter blade is pressed down on a surface, it makes it difficult to stabilize the blade properly on the edge of the glass. Also the thickness of the metal that the cutting wheel is attached to tends to break chips off the glass when it hits the end of what I am cutting. Perhaps that is just an error on my part I'm pretty new at glass cutting and this is the only type of cutter I have used so far.",3 "For experts... This product probably would work great for an expert or someone with some experience in glass cutting. I had no experience with cutting glass and was trying to cut off the bottom of wine bottles for centerpieces at our wedding (have candles underneath). Anyway, it worked great for etching the glass like it was suppose to but with the thick wine bottles it was hard to keep a straight line and have a clean enough edge to sand down. It really just came down to my lack of experience or perhaps the application was trying to use it on.",2 "Disappointed I was very disappointed when I received this pistol grip cutter. I thought I was receiving a set of four when I ordered this glass cutter. Very deceiving in the picture.",2 "Glass Clutter The cutting tip can't be locked down. It twists and turns. A shame for such and expensive item.",0 "Good product My 3 year old loves arts and crafts and blue is his favorite color so naturally this was a hit.",4 "candle scent only enough scent for two small candles.......will order larger size next time so I can make more than two candles.",1 "Good for an experienced painter I would like to precede this by saying that, in the end, I think this best suits an experienced painter who could make a 'good' painting out of the relatively small quantity of resources provided.I bought the set because it was cheap and came with a solvent and my art supply store is far away. I would not normally have bought the set because of the small size of paint tubes.Turns out I can't paint like I used to... XDFor a beginner oil painter... I would recommend a set with larger paint tubes - buy your own solvent and brushes - the supplied ones are nothing special.Always buy Winsor Newton oil paint because it rocks.For a beginner painter... don't spend too much on oils when you haven't worked in acrylic. Acrylic painting is much... cheaper.Well, good luck to you young and old students of art (or artists, whatever).",4 "Very Good Quality Paints! Purchased for my son-in-law as a birthday gift...he says he really likes this brand of paint and the colors are vibrant!",4 "the price was right and the color looks ok. the price was right and the color was really looks ok. if you are learning i guess is fine to tried",2 "not what I was expecting This product was not what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be divided and it is just one compartment. It seems durable and of good quality so as long as that is what you are looking for then it is a good choice.",1 "Good but a bit small Good product but if you are like us and have a lot of larger pictures this is not large enough. Check out the dimensions before buying.",3 "I have purchased 4 of these over the last 3 years and love them I have purchased 4 of these over the last 3 years and love them. I put my childrens' name on theirs and their age and fill them up. They work great for keeping artwork.",4 "Future Artist Very well made art carrier for young artist works. It is very sturdy and should hold lots of future drawings.",4 "Love this Case I have 3 of these so far. I have one for Toddler, Preschool and now Kindergarten years. They hold all sizes and eventhough it seems thin, it will hold tons of precious artwork. Highly recommend.",4 "Nice sturdy portfolio This is a nice portfolio to keep your kids' art projects. I wish it'd let me hold more projects though (it's only 1.25) so I can't really store 3-dimensional projects. Other than that it's a great case for kids' projects.",3 "Chickadee Cross-stitch While simpler than others I have done, there is so much of the blue especially, this one got a bit boring. It is still b eautiful and any mistakes are easy to hide or account for without changing the appearance. I'd recommend this one for moderate cross-stitchers as I believe those just beginning with this handiwork would find it too boring to hold their interest for long. For those who have done this sort of thing before, it is easy to do and can be fun.",3 "It was ok This pattern is very pretty and has cool colors. But be warned if you want to make this for someone as a gift make sure you order this well in advance. There is a lot of stitching that needs to be done and unless you have a huge amount of time you won't finish it in a short time. Some of the printing was blurred a little on some parts of the pattern but that may have happened to only my pattern. This is really a beautiful pattern. I like it.",3 "Chickadee Cross stitch This Kit was easy to follow and when i was finished it looked great!!",3 "Just beautiful... Such a lovely graphic. I do not do cross stitching but a friend is doing this for me and she has not complained about it so... I suppose all is as supposed to be.",4 "Not good I was looking for a needle holder that would make getting the needle I want easier that trying to pull it out of the package it came in. But the top on this comes off to easily. I've already had a mishap with it.",0 "A must have cartridge for the cricut!! Going places is a must have Cartridge. It is good for vacation, sports, winter, or summer pages. There are a lot of shapes to cut such as city buildings, boats, people, snowflakes, mountains, and much much more. There are also phrases to cut out such as road trip, family, and slippery when wet. I have used this cartridge for scrapbook pages, cards, and for school work. This is one of my favorite cartridges.",4 "Travelers will love this My husband and I travel a lot, so I wanted a cricut cartridge that has general travel shapes so I can scrapbook our memories. This has so many different shapes that are relevant to traveling from camping to road trips, luggage to even ""weather"" like a sun, clouds, snowflake. It has a camera, taxi, road signs, people, boats, an airplane and things that you would see in an airport or while taking public transportation. This was exactly what I needed, and I think anyone who travels a lot will love this cartridge too.",4 "Love it! There are so many different options and designs. I can't wait to use it. For me it will cover many different occassions and so many different scrapbook pages.",4 "Good Cricut Cartridge This is a good cartridge -- has a lot of cute things. It is one that I use often. All Cricut cartridges are much cheaper at Amazon than anywhere else I've found.",4 "Going Places Cricut So Versatile I've used this cart for many scrapbook pages, surprising myself. I thought this would only be something I would use for travels but I've used it for so much more.",4 "Awesome My friend and I came up with so many ways to use the images. I used several in a work project. I throughly have enjoyed using it.",4 "Love this cartridge! This is an extremely versatile cartridge that will aid in scrapbooking travel, family, and events. The retro styling of the symbols is popular with recipients of cards (the card foundation takes practice, but it is neat once you get the hang of it).That said, I wish it had a complementary font. It may be a personal preference, but the flowery/funky fonts I currently have don't seem right with the sleek styling of the icons.",3 "Cricut accessories Wow what a great idea CriCut is- sort of the scrap-booking version of 'Magic-The Gathering trading card game'... you want to buy the next module to have, if nothing else, bragging rights for having the latest/greatest! This was purchased as a gift for my daughter, who -gratefully- is filling the role of 'family archiver'. These products are high quality, and well worth the price. My daughter has produced some very nice photo albums!",4 "Careful - Not a Dozen Be careful before ordering this item.In the product description it says that these pencils are sold as a ""dozen"" - which of course means there are supposed to be 12 pencils. However, when I ordered them (from the seller ""TCP Global Corp."") the package had just one pencil.To top it off, I contacted them about it almost a full month ago and they never replied.Keep in mind I'm not rating the actual pencils, they could be just fine. I'm just saying that, should you order them, expect to get just one pencil instead of twelve.",0 "Coat fixed Got these to fix a heavy coat for a zoo keeper. She use to wear 4 layer of clothes to stay warm because coat would not zip. Now keeps warmer.",3 "Zipper repair is awesome I was able to fix my favorite coat. I love these things. I even learned something. I wish I had found these a long time ago.",4 "Super repair kit. Lots of parts to repair small and medium sized zippers for garments and other items. Easy to use and good quality.",4 "did not have enough variety It did not meet my expectation, it did not have enough variety. there were no replacements that fit the old broken zipper.",1 "Not easy! If I ever figure out how to use these I might be a genius.......The instructions were not very helpful and I failed to be able to fix the little bag I was trying to repair.",0 "Fixed my mother's robe perfectly, easily, inexpensively The instructions aren't very useful. But it was easy enough to figure out. 8 zippers (2 each of four kinds) + some other stuff I don't need and don't know what to do with.",4 "Not recommended for clothing I bought this to repair a broken slider.+ Provided the parts to repair, but these only include zipper sliders and stops- I didn't receive an assortment of zipper colors, and only got *gold* stops, so when all was said and done my jacket had a gold sparkly piece at the top (the rest is white with a gray zipper).- The instructions are worthless. Look the repair instructions up on youtube.Don't buy this. I would recommend going to a crafts store, buying the singular parts you need and can see while in store (they can't cost more than 2-3$ alone) and then watching a YouTube video.",1 "Zipper Repair Saved a pair of boots I'd only worn a few times. The repair is not perfect as it doesn't "match" the other one but it worked and I'd definitely buy this product again if I had a need.",3 "Collection of zippers worked for me except the zipper end It proves clear and good instructions on how to replace your zipper. I had a broken zipper on a fleece sweater and jacket and was able to keep them going with this kit. The reason for three stars and not four or five is the zipper stop is kind of small and didn't really stop the zipper from being pulled off from the top of the zipper. Otherwise it is a pretty good kit for getting your zipper repaired.",2 "Easy fix I didn't know a zipper could be fixed until I started doig some research online. I decided to try this product and to my amazement it actually worked. I",4 "Wow! It worked! One of my favorite fleece sweatshirts had a zipper failure. The price was right for the repair kit and I had nothing to lose. The zipper kit contained the exact zipper I needed and after reading the instructions I started the process. Removing the stop at the top of the sweatshirt took the longest. It was nylon and I had to keep removing it piece-by-piece with a needle nose pliers. But that was just a couple minutes, once removed I put the zipper on track, zipped it down, made sure it worked (went up and went down)closing and opening the zipper just as before. Replaced the stop and my sweatshirt is being worn as I type this, zipper works great!!! Thank you!",4 "Not that great a kit, Product is so so. Did not work on my jacket. The stops don't work very good at all. Instructions are horrible. Hopefully I can find something it will work on in the future. Wish I would have taken my jacket into the local alterations shop to fix zipper, gonna have to do it anyways. Maybe I did something wrong, but then that goes back to the horrible instructions.",2 "okay product There were too many zipper heads I couldn't use but was able to repair two zippers so it was worth the money. Maybe I will be able to use the rest of the heads in the future.",2 "Favorite Leather jacket Favorite Leather jacket repaired.5 minutes and my favorite leather jacket was repaired. What else could you say. I have recommended to friends.",4 "worthless in my view Needed kit for winter coat. Zipper is not a heavy duty but the largest in the kit was too small. Directions were very vauge. Wasted money.",0 "It worked! I placed an order after reading others' reviews of the zipper rescue kit.The kit arrived quickly and I read the instruction on how to replace the worn slider on my son's vest.Everything worked as it should, and the zipper on my son's vest is good as new.Very happy with the purchase.",4 "Great product! Fixed my husbands coat with it. With their instructions I was able to salvage the coat instead of throwing it away!",4 "good Good product but not what I expected.To use this you do have to open up the zipper and resew ... I was thinking about another product that snaps over the zipper eliminating that.",4 "Outstanding customer service I'm giving this high rating because the manufacturer, ZRK Enterprises, went the extra mile. They have a Zipper Rescue Hot Line, and I called it, because I had two jackets to repair, and the kit did not have the right size slider for one of them. Apparently it is an off brand, made in Taiwan, with a non-standard zipper. The zipper rescue lady went to the trouble of mailing me an assortment of odd-sized sliders at no extra charge, and sure enough, one of them fit. I'm mailing the rest of them back. These people take zippers very seriously. If you have a zipper problem, they are the ones you can turn to.",4 "Good buy This was a great buy. I needed to find a fix for my husbands jacket and this worked.I highly recommend having this repair kit on hand.",4 "Don't know why these aren't more common I was under the impression that if the slider on a zipper wore out, you were up the creek. Turns out that replacing a slider is easy. With the pieces/instructions in this kit, I fixed the zipper on my favorite hoodie and saved money and waste. Plus, I still have all the sliders left in this kit, in case anything else breaks. The instructions it comes with are very friendly and easy to read. They contain suggestions about how to fix zipper problems that aren't slider related, but really, this kit is just for replacing busted sliders. I'm sure you could buy the parts separately and save a little money, but whatever: replacing the whole zipper or buying a new hoodie would have cost me thirty bucks, so I still came out ahead. The convenience is part of what you're paying for: think of it like buying a kit for replacing buttons. Awesome.",4 "Good Job. Got it in plently of time, but the zipper I needed to fix was wider than anything if this. Otherwise, good job.",3 "Zipper Rescue Magic Product was received as advertised, and included complete zipper repair instructions and advice for zipper types that cannot be repaired using this kit. I only gave them 4 of 5 stars because they could have included some replacements for the STOPS that they instruct you to remove, and their instructions to grab STOP with pliers and pull hard could result in some users ripping clothing or zippers.",3 "zipper repair kit The package arrived when expected, it contained the zippers it promised and the zippers worked to repair my son's winter coat.",4 "coat is functional again I figured for the money I would give it a try. There was a slider in the kit that matched the shape and size of the broken one. Used pliers to remove and replace the broken slider on a winter coat for my 3 year old. Only took a few minutes and the coat is functional again.",4 "Worked for me The slider broke on my nephew's snowboarding jacket and I didn't want to replace the whole zipper - and was thrilled to discover this (and other) slider replacement kits! I ordered this one because of reviews and the fact that it had Amazon Prime shipping so I could get it in time for his next weekend trip. Fortunately, the 2nd slider I tried was the right size for his zipper.The only problem I had was that there was NO WAY I was going to get the top stop (plastic) back on after pulling it off - the slot that went over the zipper tape closed right up when pulled off. I do agree with the reviewer who said the kit should include some stops (I saw another kit that did) because this must be common - hence the 4-star rating. I just set the stitch length on my sewing machine to zero and zigzagged at the top of the zipper to make a knot of thread that the slider couldn't pass over. It's not as neat as a stop but will work.",3 "not as expected This item is not what I expected and has been used. It's not something I can use and I wish I had researched it better before I ordered.",1 "Zippery Do Da I bought this kit for Mrs. Spudman so she could repair two coats, one hers and one mine. When she eventually decided to tackle what she thought a formidable fix, she was pleasantly surprised by the ease of the fix. She would like more gold colored zippers in the mix, but there are plenty of zippers in the kit from which to choose of various sizes. The trick is to find one that fits the piece of clothing in size and color. In this kit are zippers of black, silver , and gold.In short, the kit works and we wouldn't hesitate to buy another should the need arise.",3 "Mostly useless. It says flat out in the instructions that zippers with broken boxes/pins CANNOT be fixed. This would have been handy information to include in the product description for those of us who are not zipper experts. In my experience, the box (the main bottom part of the zipper on the slider side) falling off is the main reason WHY a slider comes off, so I really question the usefulness of this kit. I suppose if you're just dealing with a broken tooth or a missing slider with the box still intact, this kit may work for you. Otherwise, it is a waste of money.",1 "Excellent I fixed 2 zippers in 5 minutes, and wanted more! Some of the other zipper repair kits really are poor but this has 5 sliders and great instructions.",4 "Zipper Repair I was able to repair 2 garments with this kit. My friend recently paid $20 to fix 2 zippers. I saved money doing it myself and felt a good sense of accomplishment. The original sliders were actually the exact same size, brand and color as the replacements and were rather easy to put on. I would have liked directions that were a bit clearer, however. I had to play around with them until I got it right. I realize that it's not a bad idea to save some sliders from discarded garments. Now that I know how to replace sliders, doing so would be a snap, as long as one has the correct replacements.",3 "Waste of time and money I purchased this item to in order to repair a hooded sweatshirt and a jacket, to my surprise none of the included parts fit either garment. The kit contains the following: Four pairs of zipper sliders which allegedly fit the most common types and two pairs of zipper stops for zippers with missing or damaged teeth, not very helpful unless the damaged or missing teeth happen to be at the very top of the zipper. The kit is overpriced for the contents provided and I believe the inclusion of some zipper boxes, the rectangular piece located at the bottom of the zipper, would have been helpful.",0 "Sizing is the issue I wasn't able to use it as the largest size in the variety pack is still too small for my coat. The larger (outdoor) kitZipper Rescue Kit-Heavy Duty might have worked.Therefore, cannot comment on this item usability.Be careful with the size you may need, although given lack of description on the item, it will still be a guesswork.",1 "Easy! You need to know that you have to completely remove the top stop of the zipper on the zipper side. Mine was plastic - so it actually broke off when I pulled it with the pliers, but that's why they give you replacements for the stop. After that it was easy - just put the new one on and use a pliers to pinch close the new stop.",4 "Favorite Hoody! I have a favorite hoody that I never tossed away hoping to salvage. Somebody at my church told me about zipper repair kits. Although sceptacle I decided to invest in one. Wasn't very expensive and boy did it work!. I have my hoody fixed. My son also wears out zippers before pants so this was a major savings. It took me seconds to fix my hoody and the zipper works with ease. I would recommend this kit to anyone who has zipper problems. This kit has a variety so you can pick just the right zipper part to fix your problem. Very pleased.",4 "Glad I purchased it I purchased this kit to replace the slider on my son's winter coat. I got a quote on repair for $20, so buying this kit saved me ten bucks already, and I have plenty more sliders for making future repairs. It is important to know the limits of this kit though--it is basically a slider replacement kit. It took me a little time to figure out how to complete the repair though--I felt that the instructions should have included additional photos.",3 "Zipper Kit The instructions were not sufficient for me to know how to correctly usethis product. I broke several of the zipper heads attempting to get them on.Detailed, step by step, instructions with visual aides need to be added to this product",2 "Vibrant So beautiful, so vibrant. I know the clothes are going to look fabulous with this colour. Thread also seems quite sturdy,",4 "Beautiful! Arrived on time in perfect condition. This is a bit brighter than the picture shows. I was expecting something like what pumpkin looks like when you add spices to it. But it's brighter/lighter than that.",4 "Slimline brush This is an excellent paintbrush for small details. It arrived quickly and is exactly what I needed! I know where to get my next batch of paintbrushes!",4 "Jagged circles This item creates circles that have an uneven, jagged edge. I'd say the cutting metal inside is made poorly and this creates a pretty heinous circle. A waste of money.",0 "Perfect for bottle caps I love my 1 inch punch. It's just the right size for bottle cap necklaces. Flip it over so you can see where you're punching and line up the image with the punch, push down on the lever and out pops a circle that's just the right size for a bottle cap necklace. I posted an image so you can see the necklaces I made using this punch.",4 "Poor construction The cutting blade doesn't line up with the base properly which prevents the punch from cleanly cutting through even regular typing paper.",0 "Great product & brand I have several Uchida craft punches which I use for my DIY Party Printable business and they are all great! TIP: I use this punch all the time for small labels and table scatters on my dessert tables - too easy! Follow my blog at: [...] for loads more party tips.",4 "Fun Little Rocker I bought this rocking chair for my grandson who is 3 years old. What a big hit it was. It is beautifully made, very sturdy, easy to put together and the colors are strong and true. It is large enough for this little boy to use for quite sometime. The entire family enjoys just looking at it because it is so darn cute. The siren is a bit loud but very easy to switch off which is the mode we choose to keep it in most of the time. I highly recommend this rocker. AL Phoenix, AZ",4 "Beautiful rocking chair I ordered this chair for my Grandson. I wanted something that could be passed down from generation to generation. I received this very promptly, within 3-4 days, opened the box right away just to peek as we won't put it together until closer to Christmas. It is absolutely beautiful,, the quality of wood, craftsmanship, painting is exquisite. I can't wait to see it put together but my first impression of the product is great. I would recommend to anyone!",4 "everything that I expected This little rocker is perfect for my little grandson, who is a railroad fan; like his dad and pa pa. He loves it and so do I. The shipping was quick and it arrived in perfect condition. Thanks.",4 "Super I love this chair, it is so cute. The siren is a bit loud, I wish you could turn it down. Most of the time we keep it turned off. The little fire truck on the glider that rolls back and forth is such a neat touch.",4 "very nice I ordered this to cross stitch for a very dear friend. It took no time at all to finish and she loved it. Turned out great and I was very satisfied with my purchase!",4 "Much to fun for a time out chair! The quality of this rocker is outstanding. The assembly was a ease. I wish all things that need to be put together came with instructions like this! This rocker is very sturdy. Everything is hand painted, no decals or stickers. Definately heirloom quality.",4 "Good quality Sturdy, color is good, stands up well to folding etc.Arrived on time. Held up great to cutting and folding.",4 "Black paper Gave to my niece to use with metallic crayons that are for black paper. Works very well and she is happy.",4 "Great for a black background in photos Purchased this to use as a black background for my photographs. While it isn't as black as the photograph shows, it is better than cheaper stocks purchased in stores. Still has some graininess, and certainly isn't as smooth as the photograph would indicate. But all in all, it is better than something you'll find at WalMart.",3 "Paper Faded the black looked faded on one side and it was very light weighted however it arrived in good time and packaged well",2 "FOR THE PRINCE OF THE FAMILY PURCHASED FOR MY 21/2 YR OLD GRANDSON FOR CHRISTMAS. HE LOVES THE FACT THAT HE HAS A ROCKING CHAIR OF HIS OWN. HE IS THE ONLY GRANDSON SO NATURALLY ALL THE ADULTS LOVE THE PRINCELY DECOR.",3 "You get what you pay for. Not that hard to put together. But this is junk! Bad stain job w/ dings , dents and uneven stain. Yes I'm using it but only because I paid for it and put it together. Would have paid more for better quality. You get what you pay for, not only is it cheap, it's inexpensive.",0 "Underwater cross stitch Nice pattern of fish under sea. Pattern is very intricate and at times confusing to do. Took a very long time, although most patterns are similar. Floss seemed not uniform from color to color and felt that there was a lot of different colored floss. Seemed like some colors ran out before I was finished with the area requiring it.",3 "Below average electrician's scissors These scissors didn't work for me. They were sharp enough, but after just an hour of modest use cutting 19 gauge copper wire the hinge came apart and the spring popped off down a conduit. The Klien tools electric scissors are far superior in my experience.",1 "singer sewing machine oil This item delayed my order for almost two weeks. Because they did not have it in stock. If it isn't in stock, don't list it. If you find out that it isn't in stock after you already sold it then please contact me and tell me it isn't in. Don't let me sit there and wonder for two weeks why my order isn't coming on time. Needless to say I never received this item therefore I cannot review it.",0 "Cute monkey's used on a diaper cake I used these monkeys on a diaper caked used for a babyshower on the sign in table...very cute",3 "Very Nice Great needles. Great for hand stiching. Received by forecasted delivery date. These were great for the little bit of hand embroidery we were doing on home-made ornaments this year.",4 "Good Product Punch head is an exact replacement for the ""Light Touch"" paper puncher. I recieved my order on time and in perfect shape. If you need replacement heads this is the product you want.",4 "Functional and good price. What can I say about webbing? I used this to make a second belt strap for a cheapy shoulder holster I bought off amazon earlier and it did the trick just fine with a couple snap buttons from my leather-working kit. Its durable, in good condition when it arived, and has a little pin holding it in roll form thats good for loosing in the carpet and letting your roomates feet find it when he is drunk on Clan McGregor. Came with ends heat sealed and no fuzz, so there was no pre-tooling cleanup on it.",4 "Magnetic pin dispenser This is a wonderful invention, much easier and more convenient than a pin cushion. I highly recommend it.",4 "not for me I did try this after reading about other crafters using it, but for my purposes it's too much trouble. I now order the fabric photo sheets for the postcards I make. They're always ready to go and it saves so much time and trouble. I had a really hard time getting the wrinkles out of my fabric after using the Bubble Jet products.",2 "Great product This is a little more work than just buying the sheets at the store, but saves lots of money and well worth the time. Recommend this product.",4 "works great This product does what it says - so far, my printed designs are still bright and detailed on the fabric - they look just like a photo!",4 "Use to wash out extra ink Step two for good cloth photos. A little bit goes a long way, just wash photo cloth with this and a little bit of laundry detergent . My photo pillows came out great",3 "Jenkins 16-Ounce Bubble Jet Rinse I haven't used this Jenkins 16-Ounce Bubble Jet Rinse yet,but i am looking forward to it. Thyis was highly recommanded by my friends.",4 "great stuff........ I make a lot of quilts and using Bubble Jet Rinse is the best when transferring photos...I use it with the Bubble Jet 2000. This is more cost saving than using the photo transfer sheets and just as good... I would not use the Bubble Jet 2000 without using the rinse.......",4 "JenkinsBubble Jet Rinse Haven't used the product as of this time. I hope to use it soon, but have been too busy with the Autumn chores around the gardens. Hunting season is fast approaching and so the quilting season is shoehorned in between.",2 "ok I ordered the product based on a recommendation from a Facebook site I follow, but have not had a chance to use it yet, so decline the opportunity to review it at this time.",2 "Do not stay on Followed instructions and the very next day the patches were off on the corners and peeled off very easily when I pulled on them. My son did not even wear the jeans after I ironed the patches on, they just came off. I don't know if these patches work for anything else, but most certainly are not made for use on denim. It's deceiving because they are denim color so you assume you can use them for jeans, but what a waste of time.",0 "Doesn't Work Tried them multiple times and multiple patches, even repressing as they say about 5 times, never even kind of worked a little bit. Crap product",0 "No complaints! I tried these patches skeptically due to the other reviews - but I had no problems. I followed the directions to the tee and turned off the steam on my iron. I pressed the patches about twice as long (1.5 minutes) for good measure. I also let them completely cool before handling them to see if they stuck. They stayed on through the washing machine and dryer! I patched my 4 year old's jeans b/c he gets holes in all of them. The look is not ""nice"" because the patch is obvious, but they keep life in his play clothes/jeans instead of having to replace them and he's not the age where he cares what he wears yet. I'm so grateful b/c it saved us a lot of money!",4 "Worthless product Patched my favorite pair of jeans last night. Threw them in a cold/delicate wash this morning to make sure it was a sturdy patch job, and when I opened the washing machine, the patches had come completely off. Followed directions, heated and pressed the patches 3-4 times, and they still didn't hold. One patch was just denim; the adhesive sheet had come off and was gunked into the drainage holes of my washer cylinder.Do not buy this product.",0 "Corners will peel off Thought this was great for my toddlers holey pants, but after one wash the corners were coming up. The patch goes crispy, too. I guess it was worth a try but I'd like to save others the trouble.",0 "good for pants but not jeans Only giving these a 2 Star review because I bought them with the goal of patching jeans. They colors nor the fabric match jean material & they are obvioius on Jeans. For Pants I'm sure they'll work ok, since the material is thick & the bonding glue is decent, they are also easy to use. However these are NOT for patching jeans.",2 "Does not work The sticking glue started to come off even before the first wash. I tried to sew the border in, but i guess at the knees even that did not last long. They are also too small for boys jeans that are sizes 4t",0 "great patches I don't know the first thing about sewing but now i can fix my pants",4 "not very good these patches do not work well. there's better options available like your own sewing skills.",1 "Wonderful throw in soy! I loved this fragrance oil in my wax. It smelled so good and throws great! It's currently not in stock, so I'm in desperate search for something just like it.",4 "Helen I was very satified with your products as usual. Amazon is a very good company and I alway come here first.",4 "velvet posters The order of velvet posters was exactly as advertised. Bought them for a family member who colored them all quickly. She loved them, making this a tremendous gift. Delivery on these were outstanding and i will defintely be ordering from more again.",4 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Sent as a gift I sent item as a gift for my disabled sister. She loved it, and said "it sure is big". It has kept her busy for weeks.",4 "review of puppies/kittens Who doesnt love puppies and or kittens. I loved this project, and cannot wait to do more that are similar.",3 "excellent product ! This brush tub does an excellent job in getting the paint off my brushes ! It comes in very sturdy plastic. I have had mine for about 5 years and I am very happy with it.",4 "unsatisfactory - would not recommend Just received this item in today's mail. I was expecting something made of rigid plastic that would assist in guiding two of more layered pieces of fabric through to be sewn together -- specifically something that would help my sight-impaired, 85+ year old mother-in-law so that she would have better results with her quilt piecing.This item is two pieces of flimsy plastic (could have made something myself better from milk-carton plastic) ..that have to be woven together for assembly. Then each end of the assembly has to be adhered to the bed of the sewing machine. There is then a flap of plastic that you have to hold down, it appears, as you sew because otherwise it wants to stand up on its own. It is ""adjustable"" in case you want to use different widths of strips - but you have to unstick at least one end in order to make the adjustment and then, I guess - stick it back down again. But it only comes with four sticky pads -- which are all required for the initial stick-down.My mother-in-law will never be able to use this. The surface is very reflective which will make it hard for her to use. I just can't express enough how disappointed I am. She is in the middle of a quilt now -- and I was really hoping this was going to work. I will be returning it if the sellers allows a return. I am still waiting to hear. And to think - I actually ordered TWO of these in case my daughter might want one.ADDITION TO ORIGINAL POST:This gizmo sits between the front of the presser foot and the person sewing. It extends to both the left and the right of center and so the machine bed needs to be able to have a place for this to lay and be stuck to. My Husqvarna quilt machine doesn't have a place for it. So if you decide to get this, make sure the bed of your machine has a place for it.",0 "This is DA BOMB I am venturing into Bargello quilting and wanted to make sure that my seams stayed straight, it is very important in this method. This product is the perfect tool to accomplish that. I would highly recommend it to any quilter, accomplished or amateur.",4 "Great product for any quilter! I was watchingnthis item in use on Paducah quilt show presentation. I was really impressed how fast and accurate strips go on in straight seams, making perfect seam allowance! I bought it immediately and no regret! Rally good time saver! My suggestion: use double sided scotch tape when the old stickers are loose, no problem!",4 "Great for Homeschooling Here is what I wrote in a homeschooling group I participate in:Homeschool Must-Haves: These are my must haves, of course. Every mother is going to have a different list, but these are go-to tools that I find myself using over and over. First up is my low-hanging, high-quality, blackboard. Second up? A roll of paper. I didn't think it would be so useful, but we use it constantly. You roll it over the table, a bit of tape in each of the four corners, and voila, little hands do not have to be psychotically monitored as we paint, write, etc.Not cheap, but having used it, I'd pay double for the product.",4 "Good stuff I use this to cover the windows in my warehouse. I was originally going to order mini-blinds but that would set me back about $1000 to cover all the windows. I decided to use this product instead.For my application, even though this product is somewhat thin, you cannot see through it, even with light shining on it from the opposite side. The light shows through the duct tape much more than this paper.Light does come through to some degree as the black paper shows up as opaque in my surveillance cameras, but black in person. But looking from outside in, it does act as a nice privacy screen.It is very easy to cut. I roll out as much as I need, mark and cut with a utility knife. A utility knife is best, since the blades will wear out quickly, cutting over a concrete floor. Using scissors will prove inaccurate and slow.",3 "This paper is NOT suitable for painting! I am a professional artist and this paper is listed as "thick heavy duty paper that can be painted on without warping" which is totally misleading. It's just as thin as plain paper! And i felt no texture what so ever.",0 "Block out paper Opening a restaurant and this did a nice job of blocking the windows. Nice and strong be easy to manage",4 "Excellent quality. Excellent quality for any art project. Perfect thickness. I use it to cover the table during a class so the kids can doodle, color off the page, or have oopses and its not a prob. About to start 2 year old finger painting on this. Confident it is perfect.",4 "great for many things was great for gift wrapping though its a little see through. I plan on using the rest for drawing paper for my kids.",3 "Worked perfect Used this to paint a wall size mural with my child. Was very happy with the quality and price. I use craft paints and the paper held up and did not bleed thru at all.",4 "Love it This is great stuff to decorate your table with for parties, kids can play and write or draw on it... Loved it and it does well for adult parties too instead of table cloths...",4 "Good for a variety of uses It was as I ordered. I use it to create designs for staind glass windows; so I needed larger paper than 8-1/2" x 11".",4 "Love it for kids crayons I bought this roll 6 months ago and we are almost out. I would not describe this as heavyweight but it's perfect for ripping off a large section and placing it on the kitchen vinyl and laying on it and getting out the crayons and drawing like crazy. It's easy to draw all you like and still stay on the paper. Once you've done one side if you're still in the mood you can turn it over! My son is almost two. I would say this is a great ""toy"" for us and can occupy him for quite a while. We have good quality beeswax crayons to go with this. For kids, I recommend this.",4 "Excellent for projects The box it came in was very large to accomodate the length, and although it's just paper, it's relatively heavy. I generally lean it on the side of my bookshelf when I'm not using it. The width and length of this is amazing - I've made several posters, maps, and I've wrapped several slabs of meat in it and used it to line several tables by now. This truly has so many uses, although I must remind potential buyers how tall four feet is. This is a lot of paper - for my uses it fits perfectly, but for others who just want a bit of poster paper, I'd suggest going smaller.The paper quality is great, and it's very sturdy. I love this for all of my projects.",4 "spectra The paper was shipped very fast and was exactly what I wanted.You could see through it a little when wrapping boxes that had something printed on them. Will work great for kid's projects.",3 "Heavyweight black paper This product was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to use it to make posters and tablecovers for my son's high school grad party. I was concerned that it might be a little too flimsy for those purposes but when it arrived I was thrilled to see how thick and sturdy it was. It worked great! I put tin buckets of chalk out on the tables and people had a blast writing and doodling on the tables. It was fun for us the next day to read the messages left and admire the art work. I was also concerned that the chalk might not write on it as well as a chalkboard but, again, it worked perfectly!",4 "Very thin My only complaint about this roll is that it is not Heavy weight at all! It is very thin but it works for what I bought for (finger paints and coloring), so i am giving it 4 stars.",3 "Met expectations nicely! Ordering blind is always tough, but this roll of paper didn't disappoint. It was as I expected, with a decent weight/thickness, and was delivered quickly. Needed it for my daughter's first slumber party to block out the sunlight from our family room windows. Worked perfectly.",3 "Great for interactive tablecloths. Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed.",4 "Blacklight party! I used this paper to cover my walls as a base on which to paint fluorescent paint for a Halloween blacklight party. This paper was WELL worth the price! Less than 30 dollars (about as much as I paid for the PAINT!) and I was able to cover the entire room and then some. This paper was extremely durable; it did not rip easily and provided a smooth painting surface. Plus, the roll shipped EXTREMELY early!",4 "It works like paper should. I appreciate that one side is a bit more matte and one is a bit more shiny, nice to have the option. I used it as a floor for a video shoot. I taped it down and it worked out well. Easy and affordable way to convert a gym floor to black. Seemed to be strong enough but you could cut it easy too.",4 "VERSATILE PAPER Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot.",4 "Great table cover We used this for table cover for our sons wedding. We also provided crayons and colored pencils so guest could write messages to couple, also bored children could draw. Turned out great, cheap and cheap way to cover tables.",4 "Great for posters got this to help do posters for a friends b-day. great quality and way cheaper than buy indiviual sheets of poster board.",3 "Not good for patterns Bought the paper to make garment and accessory patterns with and, while it's low priced for the size and quantity, the paper is very thin. I find it similar to butcher paper which I use for making moc-up patterns with, and I'll be using this for the same purpose. Purchased to make finished, sturdy patterns that will be used many times but it's not suitable for that. Thinner than typical printer paper.",1 "Great for toddler art projects We roll this out in the driveway and dip our hands and feet in pant and have at it. Great fun for the little ones. This paper holds up well - no untended rips. A+",4 "Reasonably nice paper perfect for cheap, throw-away projects I needed to create a large sign to ask someone to a prom. I cut this down into 3 equally-sized sheets, and taped them together. It was so close to being a disaster that it worked.I would use this paper to cover an arts & crafts table in a kid's room, or to make cheap signs. Note that it's not very thick, so it won' stop heavy paint from bleeding through.",3 "Perfect for what I Needed Heavyweight, quality paper! I used this for a Halloween work function--we used this paper as the backdrop of our Enchanted Forest theme (nighttime) and it was great. I ordered two rolls thinking I would need both, but that 200ft goes a long way (like 200ft :-P). Delivery was quick and I have no complaints.",4 "Good deal This was a good deal for a great product. I Needed it for a backdrop and I had kids paint on it and glue things to it. It held up wonderfully. the only problem is that now I have a bunch left.",4 "black craft paper I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service.",4 "Great item I was very pleased with this paper. It was used to make a poster to hang outside on a retaining wall. I was amazed how sturdy this paper is. It held up perfectly, even in the wind. Great product. Thanks",4 "Heavy Duty- Perfect for an Art Table This heavy roll of paper is perfect for keeping in the closet by the art table. I cut the paper to table size and use painter's tape to secure it. The long box is a little awkward, but the paper fits our table perfectly. We just recycle the paper when we're done.",4 "Spectra ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper. I was very pleased with the weight and the difference of texture on each side. Suitable for a workshop project on glass.",3 "Both sides are not equal This is listed as having a smooth side and a rough side. It does, but they are of differing quality.The rough side, is about the texture of typical construction paper, and is very even in appearance.The smooth side, is a polished surface, but the appearance is not even. There are streaks through it. If you've ever seen a concrete wall which was poured with wood planks as supports, and leaves the grain in the concrete; it looks like that but smooth. It's like black-on-black wood grain.-If you need a matte finish for background, the ""rough"" side is great. (it's not very rough)-If you want semi-gloss, the smooth side is a bit uneven, unless you're covering it up with loads of other items.-It's listed as heavyweight. It's about the thickness of typical inkjet paper, not butcher or packing paper.-It's not flimsy/fall-apart like construction paper, so it holds up reasonably well to folding. Tears nice along a fold, both directions.For chalk, consider some chalkboard spraypaint instead.4/5 because of the smooth side.",3 "Pleased. This is cheap entertainment. I use it to cover our 48"" round table for coloring. My 2 year old loves to color the whole table. If I use both sides of the paper, it'd cost about 25 cents a time, and it entertains her for at least a couple hours. Can't beat that with a stick! The paper is nice and thick and I'm sure I'll use it for other things such as wrapping paper. Shipping was fast too.",4 "Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..",0 "Fantastic As a stay-at-home-mom of 3, this stuff is invaluable! Worth every penny I spent on it. We've used it for so many things. Hung some up outside so the kids could paint, made a map, draped some over the kitchen table and made a fort, used it as a tablecloth for a playdough session, and of course just put some down so the kids could draw. Seriously, great, great, great! Oh, and I've even used it to wrap gifts, and let the kids decorate the paper. Planning on buying again when I'm out!",4 "black paper roll The shipping of this product was extremely fast and the fact there was no shipping cost was one of the reasons for my purchase. However, the description of the product is misleading. It is described as a ""heavy"" paper, as opposed to some of the medium weights that are available. It is actually a thin, flimsy paper, not even close to durable or heavy. The quality of the paper did not meet my expectation of what I thought I was ordering based on the product description. Also, there was no invoice printout included in the shipment.",2 "don't buy you say the item is ""heavyweight"" but you can see through it. you say it has a smooth side and a textured side, there is no difference with the two sides. paper is too thin for watercolor which is what i wanted it for. very disappointed. if i could get my money back on it i would.",0 "Giant roll of what feels like regular white paper. Seems like the lowest cost giant roll of paper. Not much to say about the paper. It's just want I expected. I don't know the exact thickness, but it feels and seems like regular 8.5 by 11"" white paper. If you are expecting butcher paper thickness, this is not butcher paper. This is basically just a giant roll of cheap white paper. I think one reviewer called it see through thin. It's not think like tissue. It's think like regular paper and just as transparent. This is the perfect giant roll of white drawing paper. Feels like regular paper texture as well. And since I wouldn't water color on regular printer paper, I wouldn't water color on this as well. But everything I would use regular paper for, this works just a well.",4 "Thin, terrible for tempera, feather weight. We paint a large mural (12' x 40') every year at our high school with tempera paints. We tried a roll of this this year. The paper peels up horribly at the edges, and a second coat of paint creates holes in the paper. Flimsy, deceptively described, and to be avoided at all costs.",0 "Fast Shipping! We used this at our wedding instead of table cloths then we set out crayons so our guests could draw. It was perfect the paper was great quality. and at the end of the night we were able to walk around and see what everyone wrote to us! Plus the children at the wedding really loved being able to draw and play games on the table!",4 "Useful, medium-weight paper not heavyweight I like this paper, and it serves my needs well for making patterns for woodworking, drawing out designs full-scale, and to protect surfaces from paint or dust when I am staining, finishing, or sanding. I would call it ""medium"" weight, although I am not a connoisseur of paper distinctions. It is strong enough to handle the use that I put it to in the woodshop. It doesn't snag or tear easily on the sharp corners of wood or tools. Nor is it too stiff for my general use, as really heavy-weight paper sometimes is. It works well for me, and I wonder if I even got the same product as the reviewer who gave it only one star. This seems like a good, medium-weight product to me, at a good price.",3 "Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24"" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!",3 "Great color This is a beautiful color for spring and summer bulletin boards. It's also a sturdy paper that's easy to work with.",4 "Perfect This is a sturdy, solid paper for bulletin board use. Also, the pre-school staff wanted a different color; this is great for spring, a beautiful green that can be used for different purposes.",4 "good for kids This is a great item for what I needed it for. I roll it out on our kitchen floor and let my boys (15mo and 2 years) draw until their hearts content. I also draw tracks and roads and they play with their cars while I'm cooking. It's great.",4 "Too long and heavy this is not what I expected, I wanted a shorter reel as far as height goes, it is hard to store and heavy, I hardly use the stuff I wanted the paer to be not so tall.",1 "Lots of time required Easy directions to follow for the casual cross-stitcher. It took me a year to finish but I also was chasing after two kids under the age of two at the same time. I wish it came with a backing to protect the stitchign when finished, but I just went to a fabric store to get that. Fun project.",3 "easy and cute The kit is really cute! I haven't finished it yet but I'm about halfway there. I've had more than enough string for the colors I've done so far and its an easy pattern to follow.The only thing that is kinda a pain is that in the written pattern leaves out x's that it thinks should be covered up by the satin stitching but its not or the stamped pattern leaves half x's that if you dont fill in you'll see the blue stamped x, so you have to improvise. Its not hard but you have to take in consideration of that when you're stitching it.If I come across any problems before I'm done I'll update my review.Update 12/2/2012:I have finally finished the stocking, it only took me four years working on it off and on. I replaced the french knots with seed beads only because my french knots look terrible. I also lined the inside of the whole stocking so stocking stuffers wouldn't catch on any of the threads. The felt backing will seem like it's too small but if you don't include the 1 1/2"" inch that folds down on the stitching it'll fit. I love how it looks all finished!",3 "Cloudy Yellow These were pricey and are not clear at all. They are a cloudy yellow to start out and are listed as "Clear". They are not clear and can't be used in my project since the glue is meant to be seen. Very Disappointed!",0 "good buy they are long so you don't have to put as many in while you are working. Highly recommend if you hot glue alot.",4 "a sale lost I ordered a glue gun as well as glue sticks. the glue gun arrived in a timely manner, but the glue sticks took almost 2 weeks to arrive. At that point I returned the sticks to the vendor since I had already purchased them locally.",0 "Great Trim! I needed something to embellish the Christmas tree skirt I made for my daughter and this gold metalic rack rack is perfect! It came fast and I was able to finish the gift in plenty of time for the holiday decorating she will be doing after Thanksgiving. Thanks Amazon!",4 "Great compressor for the hobbyist... The Smart Jet is perfect for the occasional hobbyist who needs a reliable and consistent source of compressed air for airbrushing inside. It's exceptionally quiet and very easy to use.",4 "Does what I want It's a great little compressor. I use it during photoshoots and bridal makeup. Once you figure out how the little thing works, it's a breeze to use. The only cons are: there are a lot of cords, and it's pretty heavy (approx 10pounds) but it still gets five stars from me since I don't particularily mind either of those things.",4 "Fun on a budget This is a pretty decent entry-level compressor. If you're just getting into airbrushing or you know you're only ever going to work on small projects, this is an excellent purchase. However, if you're potentially at risk of working on anything larger than a model kit or a t-shirt you'll probably want to bite the bullet and get something with a larger capacity now rather than later. I've recently started customizing bike frames and on the long strokes this compressor's capacity can feel frustratingly anemic.So to sum up:Small projects = goodLarge projects = bad",2 "Quiet compressor, but know your air volume requirements I saw this air compressor at the Iwata booth during the 2010 Trainfest in Milwaukee and was immediately smitten with its quiet operation.This is my first airbrush compressor purchase, having avoided them in the past due to noise and vibration. I am using it with Badger Patriot 105 and a Binks Wren airbrushes. At home I can operate this compressor inside without disturbing the rest of the household occupants. However, quiet comes at a price of limited air volume; the specs show ~0.64 cu ft per minute. This is sufficient for most usage, but if you need high volume for very fine paint atomization, you may be wanting. For this reason I also purchased a Badger Cyclone which provides almost three times the air volume, but is slightly louder and exhibits much more vibration. www.webairbrushes.com had the Cyclone for $95; a price I couldn't resist.Some things to know:1. The Iwata Smart Jet comes with two hoses, but the coiled hose is to connect from the compressor outlet to the gauge/dryer inlet. The coiled hose provides some air accumulation and filters out the pulses from the compressor. The second, straight hose connects the dryer outlet to your airbrush. The dryer outlet is a standard 1/4"" pipe thread but doesn't seem to be tapered. See item 4 below.2. Iwata hose-end products all use the standard 1/8"" air connections. Included with the Smart Jet are three adapters to connect to Badger, Paasche and Aztek airbrushes. BTW, the Paasche adapter fits my Binks Wren.3. The compressor starts and stops instantly and does not ""walk"" during operation, startup or shutdown.4. Iwata hoses and fittings all use O-rings. This means all fittings seal finger tight. But if you connect to non-Iwata products that expect tapered pipe thread connection you'll employ quite a few wraps of teflon tape to get a good seal. I discovered this when connecting a Home-Depot standard quick disconnect to the 1/4"" compressor output.I use the Smart Jet for the bulk of airbrush work, using the Cyclone only when I need the extra volume. To facilitate easy compressor and airbrush changeout, I utilize 1/4"" quick disconnects at the compressor end of all my hoses, and Iwata 1/8"" quick disconnects at the airbrush end.Bottom line is if you want a quiet, compact compressor for airbrushing, get this unit.",4 "Great for Gundam Models This compressor is excellent for building plastic models. It's not too heavy, runs quietly, shuts off when not in use, and it has a very long hose for your airbrush so you can be far away. I use this primarily inside of an apartment and it's silent enough that it doesn't bother anyone else. One thing you should consider is that to adjust air pressure on this model, you have to open a valve on the moisture trap which, at very low PSI, creates a constant hissing sound which prevents the compressor from shutting off when not in use (as intended). It sprays just fine but it is markedly louder at lower pressure.I use this in conjunction with anIwata-Medea Eclipse HP CS Dual Action Airbrush Gun / Gravity Feedto build Gundam models and it's been great.",4 "Actually not a toy, it's a compressor My Amazon purchase of the Smart Jet Compressor was a great price and a quality product. It's very flexible and can be used for various applications easily by changing brushes. My girlfriend and I both use it for multiple tasks like, make-up application, painting, cake decorating, etc.",4 "A great little compressor This compressor is easy to set up, tiny, quiet, and feels very solid. It works great with my Badger airbrush, and the assembly was really easy. It's slightly louder than an aquarium pump, but isn't bad at all. Were I to be working in a room with a closed door, you'd never know it was running (even with the thin walls of my apartment!)",4 "perfect for makeup This is my first airbrush machine as an makeup artist! It's a little difficult to use at first but after playing with it it got easier! I recommend it for anyone wanting to do makeup especially bridal makeup! It's alittle heavy for it's size too",4 "Perfect for Air Brush Makeup A make up artist recommended I purchase this machine for daily use. I LOVE IT!The pieces are very common and if a tube bends or breaks the local Hobby Lobby has replacement parts.The machine is very simple to put together and the pressure is almost too easy to manage.I have yet to find a fault with the machine except that it weighs a little more than I expected. I leave it in one spot on my floor so it isn't a big deal.",4 "Great Compressor Got this for my son, who had purchased an Iwata-Medea Studio Series Ninja Jet Single Piston Air Compressor at craft store and wanted something with more power, pressure and consistency for modeling.He was somewhat disappointed that it did not come with the pictured airbrush, as he was looking forward to having a spare. So - to be clear until they change the photo - THIS COMPRESSOR DOES NOT COME WITH THE PICTURED AIRBRUSH. I wondered how they could possibly package this with an airbrush for the price which was about $5 more than the same model offered which didn't have Amazon's Prime benefits, or an airbrush pictured. So, it seems we paid a little extra for Prime, which I do not begrudge. That reflects the seller's photo availability, not the product and how it works.The instructions are not crystal clear for a novice. Someone else on here has a great review and mentions some setup clarifications which are beneficial. Still, this small disadvantage is not a reflection of how this compressor works.Bottom Line: It works and does exactly what it says it will do. My 23 y/o son loves it and put it to use right away and has spent quite a few happy hours already with it. It is relatively quiet and is an all-around great machine. My husband is pretty jealous. :) The vendor I purchased it from is a very, very prompt shipper.",4 "Great Compressor!!! I use this everyday at work. I have used several other compressors over the course of 13 years, but this has been by far the nicest one I have had. It is so quite that you don't even know it's running! I have had it for a year now and it has been very dependable, I plan on purchasing one for each of my other guys at work!",4 "great little machine Only concern is thick air hose that tends to knock things over when using. Cool looking and works flawlessly so far. Appears very well made. Nearly silent and holds pressure well. Heavy enough it does not "travel." I need to investigate availability of alternate hoses/connections for my other airbrushes; hope they are easy to find. I would definitely recommend this fine little compressor.",4 "parchment tracing paper, 19x24 what can you say about tracing paper??!!! this was great as it is a bigger size - always good to have on hand in your studio - for whatever you have to do",4 "Super Easy and Sturdy This has been the best little tool ever! I am a new author and this travel easel has been such a life saver. I left it at one event and had to drive back to get it but it was well worth it! It folds up easy and is very sturdy when using. The only negative is that I wish it came with it's own case.",4 "good price - works well! I've bought this plaster for molding project - we've made volcano. The plaster worked fine, solidified in an hour! Good price.",4 "I never thought that plaster of Paris would be hard to find Image my surprise when I went to the local mega hobby stores (2 of them) only to find that good old fashioned Plaster of Paris had been replaced with some Chinese made "kind of like" plaster of Paris stuff. This in good old made in USA Plaster of Paris, in a half gallon size mike carton. Weight is 4.4 pounds.Happy as can be... 5 stars (made in USA pushed it over from 4!)",4 "Very good for projects. Quick drying for sculpting and hardens in an hour or less varying on how much you use. Having looked around for new projects to do I've found one in particular where you can do moldings of a foot/hand with sand and plaster. Interested in this project I went to fetch the needed item though I wasn't able to find any plaster of paris around the craft stores around here. Wanting to really do the project I went on Amazon to try my luck and was happy when I was able to find it.The mixing instruction is very easy. 2 parts plaster and 1 part water. It basically means if you use 2 cups of plaster you use 1 cup of water and that has worked well for my project. The plaster was already hardening in the mold in 10 minutes to where you can probably sculpt it with the proper tools if you were gentle enough. I hadn't been able to do any scraping or sculpting but the mold worked out perfectly and hardened fully in less than an hour, though it was only a small picture frame sized mold.I would say to handle it with a bit of caution and not to be too rough on it or drop it since it can still break. It's not like glass or anything too brittle but if you're too rough or strong on it the plaster may snap or break.",4 "Good quality plaster, great price This arrived nice and dry, well packed without escaping dust.The plaster mixes up very nicely without a tendency to lump or clump. I mixed it a hair on the thin side and it set up beautifully.",4 "Fun to have This is fun stuff to have at your around you can do anything with it. Does get very messy very quick though.",4 "Badger Airbrush Rocks! Bought this airbrush for $60 during the Cyberweek madness. It's been very very good to me, allowing me to basecoat a ton of miniature wargaming figures for Warmachine, 40K and the like.Only downside is that the bowl is a little too small, since it also has to work with the provided bottles, while the bottles seem to need more pressure than I want to use in most cases.I also just sent this in for service. Despite the mistake being all mine, and admitting to such, Badger fixed it, and sent it back free of charge. Definitely a company that stands behind their products.",3 "Excellent! My wife decorates cakes and her airbrush was going on the fritz. I ordered this one and it is perfect.",4 "air brush It is good for wide spaces but as you go smaller it just does not do well. I need to get a better one for more detailed work.",2 "Badger airbrush I haven't had a chance to use this yet but have played with setting it up and it seems to be what the ad promised.",3 "Gold leafing made easy I bought this to add illumination to a book I'm working on. It works beautifully. Its easy to apply, and looks great.",4 "Good product Great product that everything I needed in one small kit. I had done this years ago, but didn't remember it taking so much time. Nevertheless, I will buy this product again if I ever need to and recomnent it for anyone who is looking for antiquing gold leaf project.",4 "DIRTY BABY stickers These are cute. Not great quality for the price. Should be packaged in plastic so as not to become soiled during processing.Would not buy again.",1 "Nice Crayons! And Watercolors! Nice, rich and creamy colors that glide on in vibrant smooth colors, and are even more fun to paint over with a brush and water to make your art look like a watercolor. Long-lasting FUN!",4 "Great for all of my artwork My artwork is heavily textured so by rubbing these across the grain of my work, I add extra color. They work the best that I have used. Love these!",4 "Calligraphy only If you want to do calligraphy, this is a good set. It comes with only 3 nibs and they are 3 calligraphy nibs, however. I purchased an additional set which had all of the nibs I wanted. So, if you can do with only 3 calligraphy nibs, it's fine. The pen is the traditional black wooden pen, and the ink is Speedball Super Black, which is fine with me.I'm glad I bought the package, it's worth it, but I did know I'd be buying additional nibs.",3 "great for the price. This product is for someone who already has practice and skills in calligraphy writing. The nibs are very good and give clean strokes and the ink can handle any kind of paper that you use without bleeding. The 3 nibs, the holder and the ink = you could not get it for a better price.",4 "new to calligraphy This calligraphy set is great for anyone new to the art of calligraphyThe set includes 1 bottle of permanent black ink, 1 pen holder and 3 nibsThe pen itself is easy to assenble but as far as directions go,you'll need to buy a seperate book that teaches you what to doover all I like it for the price,good for anyone who's never done calligraphy before",3 "Eh It works, but it is nearly impossible to use and doesn't come with directions. The ink doesn't come up so don't spill it on anything. Also, the ink always sinks through even the thickest pages, and smears everywhere.",2 "Barely functional anymore Years ago these used to be good. Now it's hard to find one that works properly, you have to get a box of 100 and hope some of them will work well. Why is this? It's become a throw-away society, quality is on the decline. Speedball probably thinks that few will notice the reduction in quality (except for the handful of professionals who are experts on their materials), so why not cut some corners and make more profits?I've been using drawing/inking art supplies for 22 years professionally and I have a hard time getting these to do their job now. Many of my other pro friends say the same thing. I've switched to Deleter's Comic Pen 240, from Japan, and it works as it should.",1 "Under-rated This is a workhorse brush whose fine tip stays but which has a lot more belly than its appearance would let you think could happen. It is also forgiving, so that if you do not clean and point it after use, and find it fuzzy, you can wet it down and 'snap' it, and the point will return.I use them a lot to make my watercolours and tile projects both, because when they eventually do wear down, you don't feel awful as you might had you been using a Kolinsky sable!pat chapin[...]",3 "Beautiful design, beautiful colors I like everything about this kit except for the fact that the cotton threads knot a knot and I am unable to unknot them and have to start the thread over again!",3 "A Boquet of Beauty I love to do needlework. This project is of my favorite flower - roses. I'll make it into a pillow for a wedding gift.",4 "Watercolors Like No Other... I have tried several watercolor lines--Grumbacher, Yarka, Winsor & Newton--and then I bought this set of Schmincke paints. They are unquestionably the most beautiful I have ever used. The colors seem to glow and flow easily onto the paper for smooth washes. I don't think that I will ever want to paint with any other watercolors!",4 "The most intense and quicky released pan colors on the market The colors in this set are the routine list of colors with one major exception they are Schminke's and as such are a feast for the eyes and the artist in anyone. The colors release immediately giving the painter access to the whole range of the color in use. Rich and pulsating with life or subltle and barely illuminating the paper; The paint in each half pan is exquisite with each color running from intense to sublime and all the graduations inbetween.The set has bright yellows and a warm and cool red,two greens one olive the other a staining green, along with the most intense and lovely of blues ultramarine, as well as some earth colors and a rich deep black.There is room in this set for 12 more half pans or several whole pans as well as a good size brush and if carefully packed a thin pencil for sketching but that is a tight fit and the box is not sold with that in mind. Th3e box itself is elegant and sturdy and made entirely of metal with a black matte expterior a fold out flat palette and three recessed wells in the cover that all fold up into a relatively thin and lightweight painting box with a ring to help hold the palette on your handI have this exact set and was so bowled over by the quality of the colors that I purchased one for a birthday gift and it is now traveling the world with its owner.Half or small pans are easier to get hold of than the whole pans but they can be scouted out and in a tight corner I just buy the empty pans and then buy the colors I want in tube form and fill the pans accordingly.The result is a full range of control over the color palette I am most comfortable with.Their pastels are to die for as well.Happy Painting!!!!!!!",4 "better for tearing out, not keeping notes The pages flip over the binding at the ""top"", so as you get further and further into the notebook, it becomes more difficult to take notes. I wind up using a binder clip to keep it open and closed. I find it worthwhile to tear out a sheet at a time, and use that as my note taking.",2 "CANVAS 6 PACK ITEM WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED AND ARRIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SELLER AGAIN.",4 "18"" x 24"" Winsor & Newton Stretched Canvas 6 Pack I buy this product for my sisiter, she likes to paint and she say it is good for the job she is doing, she realy liked :-)",3 "canvas 6 pack good deal came quickly, i use them to paint with acrylics. nice size.",4 "All as advertised The order was received in a timely fashion, packaged well, and contents were all good.I will order again.",4 "Nice Enough These are nice for simple paintings. I did not like that no matter how clean my hands were there would always be a smudge.",2 "Misleading advertising Item description is entitled ' 18x24 stretched canvas 6 pack."" I felt misled by the product description. I thought I was ordering 6 canvases. Instead, the small print indicates that it is really only one canvas. Really need to read the description to understand what you are ordering.",0 "Good but not great Normally I build my own frames and stretch my own canvas across them. I bought these feeling all lazy one day thinking they would be just as good but they weren't. Four of them were okay and the other two were skewed beyond usability. I ended up stripping them of the canvas and applying it to my own frames.",2 "So NOT worth it This really ticked me off to find out that I only got one when it clearly says that it's sold as a six pack. If it's possible I want my money back asap. I don't understand why some people are receiving only one and then there are the lucky ones who get all six, something tells me that those reviews are fake.",0 "One Canvas? Bull-crap! We ordered the 6-pack for Christmas and only received one canvas. The actual title of the product says ""6pack"". This company is incredibly deceitful! We would never pay $40 for one canvas!",0 "6 pack - only received 1 This item was listed as a 6 pack, and I have only received one canvas. Will the other 5 be shipping soon? Why is there no record of this? This is VERY disappointing - i certainly hope I didn't pay over $40 for one canvas.",0 "Ordered a 6 pack of canvas's..received 1 I ordered a 6 pack of 18x24 stretched canvas's which is a Christmas Gift. My order arrived today, I opened up the box, and had just 1 canvas, not the six that were ordered. Now I must go out and find 5 more canvases..this is so disapointing. It is was Sold by Hyatts Graphic Supply Co Inc (Hyatt's All Things Creative)..what a rip off !!",0 "misleading It said that I was going to get 6 canvases, but it was really only one. I have never created a review for any product, but this ticked me off too much not to. I hope people stop ordering from them.",0 "Not as advertised As with many other reviewers of this product, I only got one canvas in the package, not 6. This company either can't count to six, or it has the most expensive single canvas I have ever seen. Amazon's return process made it simple enough to get my money back, but with all of the negative reviews of this product, it is obvious that there is a serious problem with the way the product is described.",0 "JUST ONE CANVAS Not a six pack...well apparently it's a gambler's pack...you MIGHT get six, you'll probably get one. I got only one and now have to deal with packing this back up and returning it for a refund. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.",0 "HORRID This really ticked me off to find out that I only got one when it clearly says that it's sold as a six pack. . I don't understand why some people are receiving only one and then there are the lucky ones who get all six, something tells me that those reviews are fake. less than 1 star",0 "Received six pack, as advertised The six pack arrived on-time and exactly as advertised. I received six individually wrapped 18 x 24 inch canvases. The stretched canvas appears to be particularly sturdy and of good quality. The canvas is stapled to the back (not to the sides) of the frame and there is a wooden beam in the back middle for support. I am very happy with this purchase and will re-order when I need more.",4 "Great value! I have ordered these stretched canvasses in different sizes several times, and they are a great value and quality! I have seen other reviews where people received only one canvas...I have not had that problem at all (knock on wood!). I will continue to order these as needed (the shipping is fast and convenient with Prime!)",4 "18X24 6pack stretched canvases Received quickly. Purchased for daughters senior project. All 6 in good shape and will work very well for what we want them for. Exceptionally great price.",4 "Excellent value and service! This is the second time I ordered these canvases from Hyatt and both times I received exactly what I ordered: 6 canvases. I'm really pleased with the service and the decent quality of these canvases. I was a little worried after seeing all the reports of getting only 1 canvas per pack. Wow, I must be so much luckier than those individuals, either that or hmmm, could they be up to something???",4 "Winsor & Newton Canvas 6 pack I was nervous buying this product because of mixed reviews but I took a chance. Package arrived in 2 days and when I opened it it was a six pack. For the price it's good basic canvas.",4 "As advertised Received Item promptly. Son needed for art class. Very expensive at hobby shop to purchase so I ordered these. Item is just as advertised, Received 6 individual canvas. Very good product. Will purchase again.",4 "Great Canvases! I got these for a friend who paints. She was thrilled with their quality and the fact that the canvas is stapled in the back since she likes to paint around to the edge fairly often.",4 "Stretched Canvas I bought this for my son. He hasnt used it yet but it is very high quality and great price. They shipped it really quick. I would recommend the product and the seller. And I most definitely would purchase from them again.",4 "Pays to buy 6 pk. Nice,Pays to check that any and all stretched canvas are square and look for knots in cotton(sand and prime if any) no problem.Happy with these,just saying check any as a rule,that's all.PS Can find Amazon through search Adam Corolla podcast or just go to acebroadcasting.com and click amazon then do search winsor 6",4 "Fast and Good Quality I read some mixed reviews before purchasing this item. However, my order arrived very quickly and everything was in order. The quality of the canvas is good too. I would recommend this purchase, since the price and the service were both excellent.",4 "bait and switch This is a classic bait and switch I only received one canvas even though it clearly states 6pack buyer beware!",0 "MAD!! TOTALLY A RIP OFF!!!!! IT CLEARLY SAYS 6 PACKS I JUST RECEIVE 1 FOR 40.00 DOLLARSS!!!,,,RIPOFF!!!! I RECEIVED THE PACKEGE TODAY, TOMORROW RETURN IT! WASTING MY TIME FOR NOTHING >:(",0 "Inconsistent Service... I have purchased this product twice.The first time it came complete: 6 canvases. No problem. Happy.The second time it came incomplete: 1 canvas. Pissed.I am purchasing it again. Let us see what happens this time...Update: The order just came. Incomplete: 1 canvas. Pissed again.",1 "Excellent Product-I GOT SIX I don't know what happen with the one who got one canvas but I got what the ad says and that is a pack of six very good quality prestretched canvas on stretcher bars. I was a newbie at this and didn't know the little thin pieces of wood included with each one if to further stretch if needed. As a newbie it would have been nice if they had instructions with them but other than that I am very pleased and will be ordering many more!",4 "Canvas 18x24 This is a excellent price for a good canvas, i have already used three of the six and i am going to order more. I have priced this canvas and its conterpart fredrix at other art supply stores and this beats there price and quality. The 18x24 fredrix at Pearlpaint is $9.98 for one. Do the math.",4 "PERFECT CANVAS I did my first oil painting on these and will continue. Fast delivery in great condition.",4 "Great Got these for my brother the painter and he uses them to make beautiful art work. The frame is wood and pretty strong, and the canvas is stretched nice and tight. Really a quality product.",4 "6 pack? I purchased an order for a 6 pack of this canvas and received only 1 instead. Great, a $30 dollar canvas.",0 "Loved them I is so hard to find canvas this size at a great price. I made my own art for my walls in my house. inspired to do more.",4 "you will get a 6 pack, don't worry my 6 pack of canvasses arrived in due time. the warehouse now has a sticker on the package not to break the set and send only one canvas.",4 "Very Disappointed I should have read other reviews before I purchased this item. Expected a pack of 6, but only received 1. I hope it is not a hassle to return this or get the other 5 that are missing. After the other negative reviews, you'd think they would have fixed this by now.",0 "one canvas...... I also recieved just one canvas....i am afraid to order more. The price is nice but seeing how others had the same problem i will probably not order again... Sorry amazon.",0 "Pack of 6 but only received 1! Do not purchase this item. Apparently, it isn't just a one time thing. It says a pack of 6 but I only received 1. Also, they could not just ship me the rest of the items. Oh no I had to send it back and repurchase it. I have no intentions of repurchasing an item that should have been done right the first time.",0 "only got 1! It said 6 I only got one canvas and it clearly says ""pack of 6""! Where are my other 5!? This is stupid",0 "Don't expect 6 canvases! Frustrating! I only got one canvas when the order came. I called Amazon and they had me return it and reorder. I reordered while on the phone and he placed a note with the order to make sure I got six. I got the package the next day and again had only one canvas. I called Amazon again. The rep called the warehouse to see what was going on. Evidently someone was opening the six packs because they thought they were for individual sale. They are supposed to be correcting the problem. I did not reorder.. He said it might take a couple of days for them to get it repackaged into packs of six.",0 "Order 6 canvases, only get one?? I really do not enjoy giving a merchant negative feedback, but I feel I must in this case. I ordered a young single mother some art supplies this past week as a gift. They arrived this morning and she was so excited, except for one thing. I had ordered Winsor Newton 8 Inch x 10 Inch Prestretched Canvas- Pack of 6, but she said there was only one canvas in the box. I just returned from my Mom's funeral and I can tell you this is really not something I wanted to have to deal with today. It is sloppy and irresponsible of this merchant and made for one more thing I have to take care of today. I will never order from this merchant again.",0 "You really will only get 1 I doubted that so many ppl could complain about ordering 6 canvases and only getting 1 without Amazon correcting this blatant scam, so I took my chances and ordered despite the reviews. I got only 1 too. Don't test your luck.",0 "also received just one Please read these reviews, and don't order this item. I was in a hurry and made the mistake of not looking at the reviews, and also got one canvas instead of the advertised six. Apparently this has been happening since July, and this vendor still enjoys ripping people off.",0 "YOU WILL NOT GET SIX CANVASES!! Apparently, I missed all of the other feedback given when I ordered this. This is a scam- description says that it is a pack of six, but you only receive one. I did not even try to rectify the situation, based on what I read from all of the other buyers who have left comments. I just returned my one canvas, and I will go to a legitimate art supply store.",0 "6=1? I ordered 2 packs of 6 for a Christmas gift. When they arrived on December 22, there were 2 individual canvases. I'm not going to take a chance on re-ordering them this close to Christmas. UPS just picked up for return. Nice going guys.",0 "good for beginners This product is just the right size for beginners...not too small to make painting difficult, and not too big to make a finished product seem daunting. The texture and stretching is quality, and 6 for $20 is a good price.",3 "Artist canvas for my wife I bought these for my wife who loves to paint. Ideal size for he still life and abstract paintin in various media.",4 "Worked for my project I needed a canvas to attach vinyl lettering too. After a couple coats of spray paint and adhering my lettering, my project came out beautiful. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because there were minor dents/imperfections around the edge. Not a big deal on a home project, but if I was making something to sell, it wouldn't have been sellable, under my standards.",3 "Perfect for someone just starting out! Bought this canvas for myself because I am trying to be like Basquiat, something came over and my doodles went to oodles. I use spray paint, oil, watercolor, acrylic, I bang them all out on this canvas. Not the best deal on Amazon (since purchasing I found better) but it was okay for the money that I paid. As I am just starting out my masterpieces are running to pieces. If only I had a place for the storage of the porridge.",2 "pack of 6--YEA RIGHT I am an artist that sells a lot of small 8x10 artwork and this pack of six was for a special project I got my box today and only1 canvas What the hell am I suppose to tell my customer that is waiting!!! Pissed off!",0 "Also received ONE, NOT SIX Like other buyers, while this item is clearly labeled a PACK OF SIX, we only received ONE canvas. Website description, packing label, picture all indicate 6. Why would there only be 1?Note: I did contact Amazon customer service and they issued a refund, but it is a hassle to re-order, etc. And I still don't know if we'll get six next time.",0 "Great Canvases! A friend of mine loves to paint and I always get her art supplies for gift giving occasions. I got her this 6 pack of canvases and she's been very pleased about them. Great quality!",4 "Good canvas Got a nice little box packed up with 6 wrapped canvases inside. These canvases are already gessoed, but I have been adding more myself to get a smoother surface.",3 "love it! perfect size for aspiring artists love this size and brand. winsor makes great canvases. the size is great for aspiring artist because its big enough to actually work with but not so big that you'll have extra space, use a lot of paint, or will have a problem hanging it. also great because if you sell your work its perfect size and keeps costs low so that your work will actually sell.shipped fast, great price, was as expected.",3 "Good Canvas but not for acrylics or water colors Good quality canvas, but I had difficultly with acrylics and water colors. You have to use a lot of paint with acrylics to get it to look nice. I would recommend these for oils or other thinker paints. Oh and they have a really weird smell, not a big deal but if you've got a sensitive nose it will bother you. Price wise this is a really nice deal.",2 "As expected The six canvases I ordered were just what I expected and they arrived in a timely fashion. Thanks so very much!",4 "Excellent! I received the package in timely manner. The package was in great condition. The items were also shrink wrapped and in perfect condition.",4 "1 not 6 i recieved this item in a smaller package then expected, as it seems there is an error in the labeling it is for only one canvas not 6, other then that the company was good at giving me a quick refund so i am happy, one last thing to add is the canvas is not as tight as i like them but good quality.",0 "Poor Advertisement I ordered the 6 pack and after a week and a half, received only one canvas. It was to do gifts for Mother's day. The one canvas was NOT on time and when I inquired about the other five, I was told it was advertised wrong. They did refund my money right away, so I consider the customer service great, but advertised wrong??? Come on. Now I need to order some more from somewhere else! Frustrating!!!As far as quality of canvas, I haven't used it yet, so I would refer to the other reviews. It seems to look good.",0 "HAVE NOT RECEIVED YET! This item has not yet been received, although it was ordered November 5th. The child's birthday was missed, and now, Chanukkah has been missed, due to a problematic shipment. Please consider this a claim filed for a refund.",0 "Supermart lies! Do not buy from Supermart. I ordered this 6 pack when it was advertised at 5.85 for the whole pack and like mjob, I only received one, with absolutely NO response to my email complaint. No replacement canvases and no refund. At all. I love this brand of stretched art canvas, as it's perfect for oil paints, but I've had much more success with the buyer FineArtStore. It's a little pricier, but take a look at some of their marked down items, and it's worth it to have the product you paid for in the ad. This ad has since been changed, thankfully, and hopefully those of you who do decide to buy through these folks will actually get all of the canvases you order.",1 "Just perfect for my needs!!! This hose is just what do you need for your Iwata Airbrush, good lenght and flexible, it is even longer that my old badger hose, this makes the airbrushing more comfortable!!!",4 "One sweet tool I have dozen or so jewelry pliers, ranging in quality from no-names to Lindstrom Rx. Tronex tools are top drawer in my book. I've had the Tronex tapered relief cutters for quite a while and love them.I just got the chain nose pliers and it's an awesome tool to behold. Nicely tapered, well balanced, the blue grips are very comfortable to hold, the points line up perfectly; simply beautiful. I'm going to start saving up again to get the flat nose pliers.It's a treat to own these wonderful USA-made tools.",4 "Disappointed I bought several of the Tronex pliers because I was happy to see that they were made in the USA, and had decent reviews.With the cost of these, you would expect high quality.I agree with the other reviewers about the comfort of these pliers, as they are great in that regard. However, after only 1 month of use,my chainnose pliers broke at the rivet. I called the company and they told me to ship them back and they'd look at them. They determined that I used themto bend too heavy of a wire, and told me that they wouldn't be exchangeable, but would replace them with a factory second, just this one time.I was using them to for a crimp bead, ridiculous! Well, needless to say, it wasn't long before the second pair snapped the same way as the first. I'll bebuying Lindstom from now on.",1 "good tool When my husband started making wire jewelry, I knew he'd be in it for the long run. We decided to invest in some quality tools and chose Tronex. These are good pliers and work well for his needs. For me, they are a little large for my hands and I would prefer the smaller version. My hands are average for a 5'3"" woman, his are average for a 6 foot man.One tip - don't forget your tool outside and let it get sprinkled on, even lightly. It pockmarked the finish on the side which was facing upward. Very disappointing as he had only owned the tools a few days, but the weather here in Maui can change quickly sometimes and a perfect sunny day suddenly has rain while you are in the loo.",4 "was disappointed, but now satisfied I ordered 3 sets of Van Gogh 24 oil pastel (all different colors as offered thru Amazon for $7.17 per set. I was so disappointed when I received my order today. I opened the box and what School Specialty sent me was 3 containers each with 6 white pastels in each container . So now I have 18 white Van Gogh oil pastels sticks . I am very upset as this is not what is listed on Amazon. I certainly don't need and didn't order 18 white oil pastel sticks ...that's not what is being listed. Hopefully they will honor my order and get rhese three sets to me as soon as possible.I did email the company, but unfortunately they are only opened monday thru friday, and I really needed these this upcoming week. I am an art student and needed to get started on a huge project that is due by Thanksgiving. Please School Specialty ...come thru for me!Good news everyone! I received an email today with an apology regarding the order mix-up. Not only are they sending me my correct order at no charge, but they stated I can keep the extra 18 Van Gogh white pastel sticks also!!!! It will put me a bit behind in my project, but it more than made up for the error! Thank you for your integrity, School Specialty!!!",3 "It's rubber cement and does exactly what rubber cement should do This is my second bottle of this stuff. I haven't opened it yet, but I'm assuming it will be as good as the bottle that's just about finished. If it's not, I'll update this review.I don't understand the negative reviews. Yes, it does smell, but no worse than any other rubber cement that I've used. It's true that the applicator isn't good for precision gluing, but that's not what I bought this for. It's basically for gluing paper, such as shipping labels. It's perfect for that and it's much cheaper than glue sticks. I also don't understand the person complaining about it not being gorilla glue. It's not gorilla glue and it's not supposed to be. It's just good basic inexpensive rubber cement, a glue that works well on paper and is easy to remove when misapplied.It works perfectly for what I need, gluing paper together.",4 "Useful I'm not sure it was meant to repair hot water bottles. It doesn't get hard, but stays soft and tacky.",3 "It's good quality rubber cement Elmer's is a well established company, and the product meets their standards.There is nothing more to add to that.",4 "very strong toxic smell Beware, this glue has a very strong toxic smell, maybe, it does a good job, but you should know that fact if you use it around kids.",1 "Big gloppy gloopy icky sticky mess I read at a few different places that this would be good for papercraft, but it is definitely not. The glue brush/handle is just drenched in the goop and it's impossible to apply it with any precision. Definitely not for smaller type crafts. The applicator is just messy, no way to do it with any accuracy. Possibly only good for larger projects but I don't know.",1 "Elmer's No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement I ordered the Elmer's No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement and it arrived as promised in the amount of time provided in good order. It was a very large 8 oz. bottle at a good price.",4 "rubber cement Great product at a great price. Just can't beat amazon for quality and excellence in handling the shipment of their products.",4 "Glue It works good on paper but not good on wood, or metal. It's not gorilla glue or something! 2-1/2 stars",1 "Special-purpose cement excels for some purposes, unsuitable for others Reading some reviews here, I see that some people make the mistake of assuming that any glue or cement should suit all purposes. In fact, most glues are best suited for specific purposes; that is why there are so many different kinds.Rubber cement is unique in a few ways. It is not water based; that is evident as soon as you open the jar. It smells of an organic solvent. You don't want to breathe in a lot of that. Best to use it in a ventilated area.In the name of the product is what it excels at: ""no wrinkle"". The solvent in it causes the cement to reduce in volume as it dries, that is, it shrinks, so it makes a snug fit.It is especially well suited to gluing fairly flexible things - like paper or foil - to many other things, like paper, foil, plastic, wood, metal, etc. The solvent could be reactive to some things, making it unsuitable for some materials. Items glued down with rubber cement can often be peeled away even after the glue has dried; the glue can usually be rubbed off. On some porous substances (some kinds of paper) the glue could soak in and change the color.It may also be suited for fixing items together in a temporary fashion, in which case the glue can often be rubbed off. But when attached to rigid materials and especially when protected (e.g. covered with a laminate) it is reasonably permanent.Because it is not water soluble, it might be handy for joining things that need to stay stuck while immersed in water.It is used a lot by all kinds of crafts. I like to print templates or labels designed on the computer, then trim them with scissors or a paper cutter, then use rubber cement to attach it to metal, plastic, or wood. Then I take it down to the shop and use the printed guides to cut or drill. I can also overlay the result with clear laminate to have a permanent, protected and professional-looking panel, for example in electronics projects.Rubber cement is not especially well suited to joining hard things to other hard things - materials like plastic, wood, metal, and so on - except for temporary purposes, in which case it can be very handy if you need to separate them later and remove the glue. For example, to cut sheet aluminum, I may glue plywood to both sides with rubber cement for more rigidity, cut it, then remove the plywood.Last, chemical interactions with old-style (pre-digital) photographs could potentially fade the photographic image with time; this may apply to other kinds of printed material with time as well.",4 "Try it, you'll like it! I love this stuff and have been using it for paper crafting jobs for many many years for myself, and with the kids. Sometimes it's very hard to find, and when I can't find it, I'm lost without it. Thanks Amazon, for stocking it.I think people don't know how good it is, and don't ask for it. Or are discouraged by the name rubber ""cement"". But it so safe and easy to use, it works on what you want pasted, and any excess applicaton will rub right off where it's not wanted, without any residue or stain. The Product description is absolutely true -- believe it. Do try this glue.",4 "an old favorite It is so great having Elmer's glue in our house! We grew up with it, and missed it. Great for quickly brushing and glueing on pictures, assembling craft projects. Easy use applicator. Haven't found it in the stores. It has a really strong smell that doesn't bother us.",4 "Doesn't dry totally clear, but the best thing I got I'm so glad I discovered this product by accident when I was beginning to make my first scrapbook. Rubber cement makes paper crafts nearly painless! You just apply the cement on both items you want to paste together (as fast as you can before they dry up) and stick the items to each other. This adhesive product holds well, but if you really made a mistake and wanted to separate what you pasted, it is possible to do that without ripping the pieces. Typically, I stick two papers to each other with rubber cement, but I have also stuck other lightweight objects to paper successfully with this product.The best part is that it doesn't leave the kind of mess traditional glue does. Once the rubber cement has dried, you just rub off the residue left on the sides, and you're done. The only issue I had with this product is that the bottle claims it ""dries clear"", yet when you look really closely on your paper, any place where there was rubber cement is now a different color tone than the rest of the paper. It's a really subtle stain, but I could notice it. If you want a perfect project that doesn't have those light stains, avoid applying rubber cement anywhere other than between the two items being pasted together.Oh, and it's probably very obvious, but make sure to work with this in a well-ventilated environment. The fumes this releases is not good for your health.",3 "Seeing is believing My daughter, a product of an all-digital world where cutting and pasting (and then re-positioning the item) is simple, couldn't believe that rubber cement was all that I promised it to be. But then she tried it for a family heritage scrapbook assignment and is completely sold on how cool it is to be able to use this glue (and, of course, roll up the excess into little rubbery balls...)This Elmer's version worked as well as any other brand I used to use ""back in the day"", so I am glad that it is still available for the new generation.",4 "Great all purpose glue Rubber cement is a great all purpose glue. I use it for all kinds of crafts. It's easy to re-position items as well.",4 "Laziness If your lazy going to the store and buying it, buy it here lol. :> That's what I did, more or less the same thing.",4 "Finally found it! Could not believe how hard it was to find Rubber Cement (like we used to use in grade school). I am making some crafts and wanted to use this. Could not find it anywhere locally. Some stores did not even know what I was talking about. So glad to have a supply on hand to finish up my project. There is nothing like it when working with paper and exact matching of corners. It allows for easy fitting and can be removed if you make a mistake!",4 "Paper Crafts I use this stuff a lot -- mostly for paper crafts like making cards, gift boxes and envelopes -- it is great. It holds really well and the excess on your fingers or project rub off clean once dried and if you want to adjust the project you can carefully separate the glued area without it ripping paper off of either side or damaging the project in anyway. I even used this to adhere thick ribbon on a wall -- I'm sure there are endless possibilities with this stuff and this is a good price.",4 "What Could be wrong with rubber cement? the price was great for this size bottle, it arrived fresh and ready to use, not like it was on the shelf for 2 years, it arrived quickly, all is good, would recommend to anyone",3 "Is this the cost for one? Is this the cost for one? or one dozen? These things usually sell for under a buck.",2 "Easy Embroidery Tip Love this product -Sulky 12-Inch by 9-Yard Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer Roll. Embroidered sweat shirts for my grandchildren for Christmas and it was wonderful. Just placed the sticky tear away on the bottom of the hoop (sticky side up) and pressed the shirt/jacket to it and went to town. What was so great was that I did not to have to place the facric in hoop which leaves the hoop print on the facric. Will definately buy again!",4 "Sulky Sticky Self-Adhesive Tear-Away Stabilizer Roll Review Merchandise was as described and delivered promply from Amazon. This product is great for using on embroidery projects where hooping is not desirable. Keeps fabric in place for embroidering.",4 "Recommend this product It is sticks very well to lay fabric on it for embroidery however it is also a little hard to unstick it from finished product. I would recommend this for anyone that is beginning to embroider with heavy material.",3 "Love Love..Arrived quickly, very happy with this product, don't know how I managed without it. Great service! Highly recommend them to anyone!",4 "love the easy tear away stabelizer I have used this stablemate for my embroidery machine. I loved it's easy tear away use.I recommend it to anyone who owns an embroidery machine.",4 "Embroidery Machine Very pleased with product I received. Used this as backing for embroidering bath towels as Christmas presents. Worked great. Easy to apply and remove. Residue easily washed out. Grid on backing paper makes cutting to size very easy.",4 "Great! Good product, Very easy to use, we use it for every embroidery project and the results are amazing. Love it!",4 "great product This works just like it says only I'm using too fast no more spraying the stabilizer to hold the fabric.",4 "Does what it's supposed to I haven't found a Sulky product yet that didn't do what it was supposed to. My only warning for this product is to keep in mind that this is a heavier weight stabilizer than what you may need. When I'm embroiderying something light-weight, I use Sulky's Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer and spray it with 505 Spray and Fix. When I'm embroiderying something medium-weight, I use a medium-weight stabilizer and spray it with the 505. The advantage of the Sulky Sticky Self-Adhesive is that is provides a stronger hold on the fabric than what you may get with a spray fabric adhesive. P.S. With the Self-Adhesive, my needle got "gunked up" and I needed to clean my needle more often than I do with the spray on.",3 "Sulky Sticky Self Adhesive Stabilizer I do a lot of out of the hoop embroidery. I love this product and would definitely purchase it again.",4 "Best sticky stabilizer I only use this stabilizer. I stick it to the under side of my hoop. It makes a mess of my hoop that way, but does clean with alcohol. I was buying this at Joann Fabrics, but could not find it at two stores. I bought Pellon brand of the same and it was miserable! Barely stuck to hoop or fabric! I do a LOT of machine embroidery and this product never fails to perform.",4 "love everything about this sulky product! I spend a good deal of time with my embroidery machine and this sticky fronted stabilizer makes everything go better. By laying an 8" x 8" square sticky side up under my already assembled 2 piece hoop I can with many fabrics completely bypass the hooping of the fabric. After it is firmly attached to the back of my hoop I press ( with the tips of my fingers) my fabric with the desired area centered in the hoop. Then I just carry on with embroidering the pattern I have chosen. For me this completely eliminates problems like, hoop marks on my finished products, broken hoops, and working near an edge or seam that would have been hard or impossible to get near. This is a product I enjoy working with and will absolutely purchase again.",4 "Stabilizer Sometimes you need a sticky product to help hold down the fabric for embroidery. This comes with a grid layer that makes center the design very easy",4 "Does exactly what it should! I am new to embroidery and saw this product in a YouTube video. I have used it several times on various items and it works perfectly!",4 "great service received product as stated. great service and product; would buy from again. thanks.",4 "Sulky 12 inch by 11 Yard Tear Easy Stabilizer Roll Sulky in every way is always the best.. I am totally satisfied with product and will buy it again. I have never been disappointed in Sulky products",4 "Variable angle 3"" corner clamp. Sturdy construction, and easy to use. With three other 90 degree corner clamps, keeping wood at right-angles while constructing cabinets is very easy when using this clamp.",4 "Is not 1"" square I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1"" x 1"" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is ""1 cm/.625 inches"" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1"" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1"" x 1"" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use.",2 "Broke the third time I used it This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again.",0 "Not as described I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again.",1 "Works well, but not 1"" The 1"" square punch actually creates a square that fits inside a 1.5"" diameter circle. This means the square is more like 1.06066017 inches. (Diameter of the circle is 1.5 inches. If you put a square in the circle, the diagonal line across the square is 1.5"", creating a triangle with a 1.5"" hypotenuse and unknown size of each side. A squared plus B squared = C squared. if A=B, you get 2A^2=1.5^2. It's easy to solve from there...)It doesn't matter a lot, except if you are creating squares that you want to fit into a larger project - like cover a certain size surface. As you put square next to square, the difference adds up surprisingly quickly!",2 "Works well No negative comments. Excellent, useful punch! Clean cut! Great for greeting cards, to use both punch and punched out star.",4 "Wonderful Product Works great and easy to use. We purchased this to make stars for a VBS picture frame project. Thought it would punch through foam, but the foam was too think. Ended up using cardstock, which worked wonderfully, and took a lot less time than cutting each star by hand.",4 "Smaller than I thought I bought this item to make decorations for my husband's send off party for his deployment. When it said 1 inch I was thinking that the star would be about the size of a quarter. But it's not. Its about the size of a penny. The description could be better for this item. However I did get it to work. I just had to change some things up a bit. And the product works great. I would have just bought a bigger size had I known how small this was.",3 "Works just fine! I used this glue only once so far on a 750 pieces puzzle, I only used 1 coat and it held just fine, I am planning on framing it.If you look closely one can see brush strokes, but I didn't see anything at the distance in which this puzzle should be looked at to appreciate the whole picture.This product comes with a lil' brush, really handy and clean.Overall it does what it should and that is all the matter!",3 "Put that puzzle together for good This glue does the job. I've used it on both a large 24"" x 18"" and smaller 12"" x 9"" puzzle with excellent results. Does not affect the colors of the puzzle. Cleanup is easy. Does not have an unpleasant odor. Set in about 20 minutes and was fully cured in just over 24 hours.",4 "This glue dries but stays tacky after 5 days! Ok after 5 days it's still tacky. I even put it out in the sun to dry. Nothing I do will get rid of the tackiness.I've had cheaper glue that worked better.I would not reccomend that anyone buy this glue unless you want a tacky feeling puzzle.I did not overuse the amount of glue in fact for a 1,000 piece puzzle I had more than 1/3rd of the container left.",0 "Sastified First time user. I had been working on a 1000 piece puzzle of the Starry Night. I found this puzzle to be EXTREMELY challenging. So, I started looking into perserving my puzzle and decided to look into puzzle glue. But there are so many to choose from! Well, I decided to try this glue based on the reviews of the product.When I received this product, It was smaller than I was expecting. But they say a little goes a long way. So, I when I finally finished my challeging puzzle, I started for the glue. Moving the puzzle from my puzzle mat to the table was a challenge, but I finally got it. I added a bunch of paper underneath my puzzle to make sure the glue doesn't seep through the puzzle and onto my table. Now I was ready.Upon opening the container, the glue was a white milky color. The texture was very thin. I noticed a brush attached to the inside of the lid.Using the brush, I was able to coat my 1000 piece puzzle. The brush is not the best quality, but it did it's job. Make sure you keep an eye on air bubbles. I did notice that the brush was notorious for leaving bubbles everywhere. The glue does apply in white, but it will dry to clear.After finishing, I let my puzzle dry as the directions said; an hour. When I checked on my puzzle the first thing I noticed was how shinny the puzzle has become. I thought it looked nice, but when picking it up, the puzzle started falling apart. So, I put the puzzle down fast before a catastrophic event occured. I decided a second coat was needed. In the second coat was going well, but again, so darn air bubbles. This time I made sure that the creases got the attention they needed; making sure the creases got plenty of glue. You will see white in the creases. Thats normal. Another hour later, the puzzle was stiff, but very tacky. I decided to leave the puzzle alone for a day. I moved the puzzle to the closet where its nice and cool. When checking it, the puzzle pretty stiff with a little tacky feeling to it.Overall...after feel great reluctance towards using this glue....I was quite sastified. I still say the brush was my least favorite of the pruduct, but again it did it's job. It was pleasant working with the glue. First, the glue was not giving any harsh smell to it. The smell actually reminded me of Elmer's glue. Also, some glue did end up on my table, and I didn't see the glue make any damage. Peels right off. Oh! I forgot to mention. After using two coats, I still had half a bottle left for another puzzle.The advice I can give when working with this puzzle glue is working in an up and down motion; again,...keeping an eye on the air bubbles. I recommend on trying to have some light above you. You can see better where you've applied and where more is needed. And make sure to catch the creases. You will see it's enough when you see white in the creases. If you are able to pick up your puzzle at the end of the hour and it's hold it's place and stiff, you are done. Maybe catching the creases in the first coat, you won't need a second like I did.I hope this helps fellow puzzle users. Good luck. :)",3 "Great Puzzle Glue I have used this glue for two different puzzles and I have complaints. It goes one easy and dries clear. I glue both the front and back of my puzzles and have had no problems with pieces coming loose or separating from each other. I haven't tried other glues and I don't plan too since I know this one works! Highly recommend!",4 "Puzzle glue that works... This glue goes on thin but definitely works. I used 2 coats on the front and 1 coat on the back using wax paper underneath. My 4 year daughter helped me and she just loved it.",3 "AWESOME! This puzzle gule works liike a charm. It comes with a brush on the lid so you don't have to worrie about losing the brush. Also it dries clear so there isn't white spots on it. This is a MUST have itom!! Everyone that loves puzzles musst buy.",4 "So Far So Good I have used this product for several puzzles and it has done its job! It is really easy to use, just brush it on over the puzzle and let it dry. It doesn't mess with the puzzle and ruin the picture. I was really careful to get into all of the cracks of the pieces and it worked great.",4 "very happy well the product was used so i knew it was going to be partly empty but it was very full hardly used at all and i was happy to get it now i can do all my puzzles and proserve then for ever and put them on my walls it was fastr shipping realiable seller grat job",4 "Open when got it I ordered this product for my wife. She loves puzzles and likes to hold on to some. It holds well and drys fast. however when i got it. It was already opened and had dry glue down the side. But it was less the $5.",2 "worked well Used this on an 18x12 puzzle. After the first coat of glue (put on fairly thick) a few of the pieces weren't quite glued together. The second coat is holding the puzzle together very well and looks just fine. Still have plenty of glue left.",3 "Maybe, maybe not I purchased this glue to permamnently glue a puzzle together so I could hang it on a wall. The glue did bind all of the puzzle pieces together, but after a short time on the wall, the puzzle began to warp. Now it is basically for the trashcan. The problem is that the glue does not set rigidly enough to meet this common purpose. I'm not sure why else one would glue a puzzle, but if you plan to hang it up, then go with a different product.",2 "Good Enough But Nothing Special The applicator is a plastic wand that makes it difficult to spread glue over puzzle surfaces. I ended up buying another brand and throwing this glue away.",1 "Empty on arrival Never got a chance to check it out as it arrived with the lid off the container and a nice clear shine on the interior of the box - I assume that was the glue?jc",0 "Not as pictured I was expecting a selection of colors as per the picture (a little mending kit so to speak) and I received one spool only of black thread. SO misleading!!!!!!",0 "very very good For blue jeans this is the ticket ,very good strong quality and not only for cloth ,good also in other uses ..",4 "Mendy mender Because I like natural threads, I really like this these handy- assorted color, cotton sewing spools with a needle threader & needles included.The price was very reasonable too!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G6FV3O/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img",4 "a great glue for glass I had been looking for an adhesive that would work on some valuable crystal and decided to try Pro Seal GR-48. It worked beyond my expectations creating a very solid bond. Just be careful when using this that you have good sunlight for the ultraviolet needed to cure the adhesive, and also be careful to align the pieces exactly as the stuff cures pretty fast and breaking the joint is not a good alternative. Great product!",4 "Works Great Glued Plastic to Glass - works perfect. At first I thought there was a problem because it wouldn't harden, but then I read the instructions and realized it needed UV light to cure. 10 minutes in the sun and it was solid.",4 "crystal glue This glue works fantastic for gluing crystals that have come apart back together. Just have to give it time holding it together while the bond seals with UV light.",4 "Pro Seal GR-48 glass adhesive. I could not get the glass to cure per the instructions of glue the glass and then go outside in the daytime for the UV to make it cure. I didn't have a bright sunny day but it was partly cloudy and the glass would not cure quickly enough and made the process very difficult.",1 "strong glue This glue works great, need to get some more soon!!!! Wished it came in a larger container, but overall, works very well on glass.",3 "Didn't work I followed the directions to the letter and couldn't get this to work. It does require curing in UV light (no shortage of that in middle Georgia), which was not apparent to me when ordering.",1 "Yep...it's rubber alright! I bought this with the intention of learning how to carve rubber stamps. Although I haven't gotten to spend too much time trying to learn this craft, I will say that this stuff carves really smoothly. There is the issue of the ends not being level due to the cutting process at the factory so there is an 1/4"" border that is unusable.",3 "Super blocks These are great blocks for easy carving! They don't make a mess and are soft for easy carving and don't crumble.",4 "Excellent quality I used this in an advanced art class with students from 4th - 12th grade. They all were able to make amazing art with this product.",4 "Great to start with This is a great carving block to practice with for the price. I just prefer a stiffer carving medium for precision. If your design doesn't require a lot of precision or your hands can't handle the stiffer premounted linoleum blocks, this is a decent carving medium to consider.",2 "Works fine but a little thin I needed this to make a stamp and it got the job done. It carves very easily and my tools just glide. My only issue was this piece is so thin. I felt like it could snap in two if I bent it at all. My stamp came out very well though. It is withstanding many uses, but the thinness makes it a little hard to hold, press down, and lift up with out dropping. Just use it very slowly.",3 "LOVE this stuff I love this stuff -- it's super easy to carve using a Speedball cutter and an Exacto. My stamps made from it hold up well and keep clean edges, and the material's cheap enough to not have to worry about screwing it up. I mount them on a scrap of wood after I'm finished carving them just to make it easier to get even impressions when I'm using it.",4 "Excellent product Ordered this craving block for my daughter and she is happy with the quality and workability of the product. infact she wants few more.",4 "very soft and easy to use I had never made a stamp before. I was very pleased to see how easy this was to use. I doesn't come with many instructions. I had to do a little internet research to figure out how. Basically, I pencil drew a picture and then ironed on the picture. Make sure not to move it, as it will blurr the picture. You'll just need to practice a bit to get a feel for how to carve on it. Don't make too many small details, as it is hard to carve out.",4 "best glue for rhinestones I've every used (12/2012) unfortunately it seems the manufacturer no longer makes this glue, or at least doesn't seem to sell it on-line or in the USA. I have made couture evening gowns for the last 15 years. I glue glue thousands of swarovski crystals to each dress, by hand. Delta's Jewel glue is/was the best glue I have ever used for this. It is actually stronger than the adhesive that binds each crystal to its mirrored backing. Dries clear, is hand washable. If you get this on your own clothes while gluing things to other clothes, wash off immediately because you can remove then glue with water when its wet, but once dried it will be on the item or your clothes forever. (I have work shirts with accidental glue smudges on them that prove this). Great glue. Hope can get more of it again.",4 "Photos become art I wanted to display some special photos of our trip to France and I wanted them to appear artsy rather than just a framed photo. Printing them on this paper did the trick. They almost look like water colors. I love the effect.",4 "Makes photographs look like a paiinting. I find that this paper has done a good job, once I understood what to ""tell"" my printer about the type of peper I was putting in and the type of print quality I needed. It was a bit expensive to experiment on the first few pictures, but well worth the effort. I find it makes pictures architecture in them look particulary good. I have some street scenes of San Francisco in my office that visitors insist are paintings. I've bought about five boxes now and have been happy each time. I recommend you keep the paper in sealed containers if you live somewhere hunmid, like here in Florida. I swear the himidity got to some of the prints that I'd left sitting out on my desk and resulted in some changes that caused the paper to swell up which resulted in the printer leaving roller marks.",4 "Love this paper. Easy to use and works well in inkjet printer. Love it! Works great in my 10 year old, medium priced, inkjet printer. Printed photos are far superior to any supermarket/drugstore type printing. Best of all, when I print a copy of my great grandma's photo that was originally taken 75 years ago. The copy looks authentic and much better than original.Impressive!",4 "great prints from a bad printer.... i have a canon all in one printer and was never happy with the prints it gave me until using this paper... prints were true to my artwork and has a nice texture to it...",4 "best photo paper yet this Watercolor Rag paper is simply my most favorite photo paper yet, i needed this special size for some oil paintings and when it came it was exactly as described.",4 "Impressive This paper made my print look amazingly like a real watercolor. I was impressed and will be using this product again",4 "wrong item They sent me blue polka-dot ribbon, clearly marked as khaki thread, but pretty much as far from khaki thread as you could get and still be in the sewing department.",0 "Great Value Steel Ruler Have you gotten tired of those plastic rulers with the chipped edges? This one will do it for you! Thin, easy to read, cork backed and a true straight edge. Buy several to save on shipping and keep on hand because they tend to walk away when your not paying attention.",4 "good item ruler does what it should. with the cork back the ruler does not slide around.only problem is i should have got a 18"" ruler instead.",4 "Tap wheel is a game-changer I never regretted splurging on this cutter, even though I've only needed it a few times. In fact, it's *because* I rarely cut glass that it is so useful. An ordinary cutter requires practice: Too little pressure and the glass won't cut; too much and the cutter wanders. The Toyo Supercutter has a tap wheel that makes a deeper score, plus a delivery system for lubricant. After using a hardware-store cutter to mess up several window panes, I bought the Toyo even though it is designed (and priced) for glassworkers. Every cut has been perfect--no exaggeration. Quality tools are worth it.",4 "Great but! This is just what it says it is. A large bottle of tempera paint. My only complaint is that 1 of the 3 bottles I bought leaked so I recommend that you purchase the paints separate from anything else so it doesn't ship with other stuff as mine did.",4 "Useful Used for a college ministry retreat to paint on plastic. While this took some effort it did work. We didn't expect our ""creations"" to last and they didn't as the paint flaked off after it dried.",3 "Awesome This paste does exactly what I want it to do. It creates depth and texture by holding strong peaks and dries matte and white. So if you dont mix the paint all the way in it will leave really cool streaky white effects.",4 "great texture for you painting backgrounds I bought this product and found it to be great for my needs. Adds a new design dimension that enriches paintings.",4 "Great for miniatures I purchased this product to use with liquitex paints for painting miniatures. So far, I have been very pleased with the product. It seems to work much better than homemade solutions.",4 "Great Design. Great Mouse! I've been using this mouse for some time now as a replacement for the early Mac Bluetooth Mouse that didn't feature two buttons or a wheel. (Did they actually have those daddy when you were young?) Mouse's design is a great highlight and matches my MacBook Pro beautifully. It requires no special software and pairs easily and automatically. From there it does it job smoothly and without a hitch.",3 "Pandors's box omnigrid rotary cutting template When I went on line and used Amazon to find quilting books and notions I was so lucky to buy the last of the Pandora's Box. This is a wonderful set of templates with many options and choices to create blocks for your quilt blocks. The cost was so low compared to buying each template seperatly. I would reccomend this product to any one who does quilting. The enclosed book was a very big help and gave many good tips and ideas as well. Thanks for a wonderful product. Kate",4 "Great for sealing envelopes It's glue what can I really say about it? The reason I purchased these glue sticks was I got to thinking one day while paying bills about all the envelopes I lick during the year. Did you ever really consider where those envelopes have been stored, how old they are or what germs might be on them? We wash our hands to try and keep them germ free yet we lick some envelope that has God knows what on it. So no more envelope licking for me, it's glue sticks all the way and these are the best ones for the job!",3 "Best Glue Stick Ever These glue sticks are no joke. I was so tired of stuff falling off after I mounted it with regular ""school"" glue sticks. This stuff is different. There is no way it will let go. It has high stick from the moment you place your object. It isn't letting go after it dries either. Very useful for school projects and reports.",4 "It stuck paper to paper! As one would expect, this glue stick preformed magnificently when tasked with gluing a piece of paper to another piece of paper.",4 "Elmers Glue This bundle packs perfect for us as we have difficulting in getting things overseas. Good deal for the product.",3 "NOT repositionable The product is the permanent glue sticks in the picture, Not repositionable like the title and product description states they are. The company was great about replacing them but after 4 tries, still not the item that was described. A+ on customer service, F on Product description.",1 "Elmer's All-Purpose Glue Sticks They're glue sticks. What can I say. They work well if you want to glue paper together. I would advise against using them for anything else.",4 "Oh man, this stuff is ooy gooy. Can you really write an extensive review on elmer's glue? This stuff has been around forever. Should I go on about how well it sticks, what it tastes like, how I would rate it if I had to depend on it to save my life? It's a glue stick, the children love it, they get it on everything, but at least it cleans up.",4 "glue. I don't think there is a way to give a review, because it's glue. This did have fast shipping and it came in looking perfectly new without any scratches, damages..etc.",4 "Time saving and easy to use Making my own Christmas cards, the glue stick made it very easy to assemble the cut out envelopes. Putting package labels was a breeze. The glue stick lasts a long time.",4 "I'm going back to traditional Elmer's Glue. Ironically, this glue was intended to be used for shipping labels just like those generated for printing by amazon check out.While I found some stuff I really liked about these sticks, the stuff I don't like in fact the critical dislike, far outweighs the positives.Positives:a) No smell, no flavour, no mess (yes, I sniffed and licked and rubbed the glue stick).b) relatively easy to useNegatives:1) Weak adhesive power, even if both sides daubed (but see note below)2) invisible when applied so difficult to see how much has gone on (might be useful to use the purple disappearing glue but see note above)I changed to this style of glue from traditional elmer's because the latter is a bit messy at times but it sure does stick well.I will use these sticks up, along with scotch tape to ensure the labels stay, but switch to something else asap.I would like to find some rice glue with a brush applicator and will go a searching right here on amazon presently.",2 "Not as sticky as I hoped These were not as sticky as I thought they would be. I post magazine scraps in my sketchbooks and the pages keep coming loose. I thought these were supposed to be stronger than the kids glue, hence the higher price?",2 "Great product!!! Came fairly fast, a great product with lots of glue in really big sticks,with great sticking power so glad I chose this one Thanks.",4 "Ideal for those school projects! These glue sticks are great. You just swipe it on the paper you are trying to glue and then stick it onto the other sheet. I like that you can coat the entire side of the paper and make sure that it all stays glued down with no curling corners. It works on paper, poster board, foam boards, basically paper of all types.We had to glue about a dozen magazine ads into a school project once and these just worked great. They are non-toxic and easy to use with no mess. The glue goes onto the project and not onto you or the furniture. They also dry clear and makes the project look clean and neat!Simple, inexpensive and they work! Just what you need!",4 "Stuck up Glue stick is as advertised. Seals envelope flap with one swipe with absent/minimal glue on fingers or leaking around envelope flap. More economical than smaller stick. Highly recommend large glue stick for home or office use.",4 "Great for straightening connector pins and connector flanges We had an issue at church since we are a church in a box (we meet at an elementary school) with our 100' SVGA cable for the projector. The connector flange would get bent sometimes as would the pins. We purchase these small pliers to straighten things out when that happens. The width of the pliers make it easy to straighten both the flange and the pins. It's been a lifesaver since we're always in a hurry to get things setup.",4 "Excellent Deal! Very Impressive! I have been researching and trying to decide, literally for years, if I should get an embroidery machine. I do a lot of craft items, as well as handmade gifts for my entire family every year. The bigger machines are thousands of dollars. I always wondered if these lower priced machines were any good. Finally, after someone close to me heard me talking about it endlessly, they ordered it for me! I was amazed at the professional results!When you get this machine, make sure you view the instructional CD first, there are a lot of necessary tips such as bobbin winding and proper framing that just aren't in the instructions. The instruction book really is best as a reference after viewing the CD.First, I took out some scrap fabric and begin playing. Instantly, the tension was set too high and the needle broke. Next, the upper thread got caught in the lower bobbin and another needle broke (luckily it comes with 5 needles!)And you guessed it, another mistake with tension and yet another broken needle. This was because I didn't have the tension set correctly still, and I also didn't put a net on the thread so it was coming out too fast. Just know that once you get through this, you get a feel for it and from then on it is smooth sailing. Now it is rare to break a needle.The first pattern I made was Mickey Mouse, my kids and I all watched in amazement as it made a perfect, professional Mickey right there before our very eyes! I was absolutely amazed at the quality of the work! A bigger machine could not make it nicer, this was worth every penny plus more! What a deal! Next I monogrammed my daughter's name in perfect lettering. Suddenly, the ideas began to flow through my head about what I could do!I just ordered the Belle and Ariel embroidery card, and I can't wait to embroider clothing for my daughter.It does not come with thread (mine came with one bobbin of thread for the lower bobbin only) so you must buy some good quality thread. It can be very expensive for embroidery machine thread (4.50 a piece if you don't have a good deal), but there are some good package deals if you look around online and elsewhere.Totally worth it for gifts, kid's clothing, monogramming or just for a ton of fun! Pretty soon you will be looking at everything wondering if you can embroider it.Sometimes they offer this with Free Shipping, if so, then grab it now!",4 "This is a great little machine! I've had this machine for 9 months and couldn't be happier. After watching the instructional DVD that came with the machine, I was embroidering within minutes. It's very easy to thread, and comes with many designs, including the wonderful Disney designs. I eventually purchased a card reader/writer so that I can download designs, many free, directly from the internet.The only drawback is that the embroidery field is 4 x 4 inches, so that is the maximum size for each design.",4 "Good starter machine My daughter purchased this machine for me. It was a floor model and she got a fantastic deal on it. The plastic bobbin cover, thread holder disc and upright spool holder were missing, but they were easy to replace. I buy prewound bobbins at Home Sew and they work very well in this machine. I've used it on cotton blouses and thick sweater knits with excellent results. I added the card reader and now have so many designs I will never run out in my lifetime. Freebies abound on the internet. My next purchase will be digitizing software. While I would like a machine that accomodates a larger hoop, the cost versus the cost of the Disney machine, even without a markdown, makes a larger machine seem frivolously extravagant. Do plan to invest in the proper stabilizers, though. You'll save (money and temper) in the long run.",4 "Bad Purchase it did not have all the features that were mentionned.it is already broken and I need help fixing it.",0 "Amazing art case for college! Let me just say, this case exceeded my expectations. It holds all of my art supplies in one place - and it always seems lighter to carry than it should, for how much stuff I put in it. Right now it has an 18x24 pad; two 9x12 pads; a 5x8 notebook; two sets of pencils; stencils; two big metal clips; an 18"" ruler (a 24"" one would fit sideways); and some small items in the handy little see-through pouch at the top. And I still feel like I could fit more in it... you could even fit one or two more huge Strathmore pads in it if you wanted.The side where you put large pads of paper has stretchy bands that clip across it and make it very handy for taking large things in and out of it.And the case has a zipper along three sides, so you can just open the top and grab things out... or lay it out on a table so you can see all your supplies at once.The handle on top is very comfortable, and makes the whole case seem fairly light.This thing is perfect for carrying art supplies to and from college, and it looks so tidy and professional that it would be great to submit a portfolio inside it, or carry it to work.(I know an art case doesn't seem like something that warrants such a long review, but when I was buying it I wished there had been more information about the product.)I highly recommend this!",4 "Art portfolio Just the right size for my needs, light, easy to carry and store. It's not fancy, but perfect for my needs. Shipping was extremely fast. Thank you for your prompt handling of this order!",4 "good, sturdy portfolio This portfolio is a plastic type material that is acid free, and wont get ruined by a little rain. The zippers and fasteners are sturdy and work well, so I am pleased with it. It's nothing fancy, but If protecting your work is the main goal, this will do it.",3 "great value for price The portfolio is deep enough to carry my drawing board, T-square, and still have for drawing paper and other drawing materials. The portfolio is also durable and reasonable priced. My only con is that it lacks a shoulder strap. Although the handles are comfortable on the hands.",3 "Portfolio This product is exactly as described. It is, surprisingly, even more sturdy than I had hoped. It is used to carry a large, heavy folder and it does that very well. I am very pleased with the quality of this item for the price I paid and wouldn't hesitate to purchase other items from Alvin Prestige.",4 "Good I am a skeptic and usually prepare myself to be a bit disappointed, but not with this product. I was pleasantly surprised to find how strong and tough it is. I needed it to carry a large, heavy folder and it does so with ease. No disappointments here.",4 "Good value and quality. My son needed a portfolio for his college art class. (The one he bought at school fell apart after one semester.) This was better than expected for the price. It seems like a good quality item that should last him several semesters! I would definetely purchase this again!",4 "Exactly as advertised Quick delivery for the Holiday Season; nice packaging; it came in a huge box, which after I wrapped and gave to my niece, she immediately put it under the tree and said it would be her first presant to open. As the title says ""exactly as advertised"" Thanks",4 "artist's portfolio case My experience would've been perfect except for the fact that the handle had jagged plastic leftover from the molding process and it cut my hands the first time I had to use it. I filed down the problem areas and it's fine now. there should be a little more care given to the product before it's sold to the public.",3 "It would've been a 4 star item... But then it sliced my flippin ring finger on the way to the studio!I wish I read the reviews on the poor quality control. The handles look fine from just a glance, but if you take a second look, they aren't really finished. It's kind of like wood that hasn't been sanded. Easy fix though I guess. I got a sanding block and sanded the inside of the handles. Still, this is a pretty decent portfolio. It fits quite a lot of things inside. I've got two 18x24 80lb drawing pads, 7 pencils, a pen, a rolling ruler, two triangles and two erasers in it.As for why it would only be four stars though is because I also wish it had shoulder straps.If you're shorter than 5'8" you'll be dragging this on the floor if your arms are relaxed.",1 "Amazing Machine!!! When I moved from Scotland to the US, I took my Brother sewing machine with me, unfortunately it just didn't do well with the transformer etc, and just upped and died on me. I was on the hunt for a new machine that was reasonably priced, but better than the one I had. I scoured reviews, websites and prices, and finally decided to go with this one.I cant even describe how happy I am that I did. I'm one of those; let's play with it now, and read the instructions if we cant figure something out kind of gal. I was up and running in a matter of minutes. I had no problems with winding bobbins and was amazed with the thread loading cassette. It's light, easy and has a truck load of different stitches!!! The only thing that I think is missing (although it could just be that I haven't found it yet) is a straight satin stitch for applique.I had a read through the manual and everything was easy to read and understand, no problems there either. If you're looking for a machine that can be used happily by anyone from beginner to advanced, and you want lots of stitch options this is the one to get!I still cant believe the price when you compare it to the quality and functions of the machine... FANTASTIC!!!",4 "Great features at a great price First of all, I will admit that I am a sewing machine junkie. I own about 8 Janome/NewHome machines, 3 sergers, and a Brother PE150 embroidery machine. I wanted a small, computerized, lightweight machine to travel with and take to classes. Since this was to be strictly my portable machine, I didn't want to spend alot of money.After reading the specs and features of the machine I decided to take a chance and buy it at Walmart. After all, they have a liberal return policy, and if I didn't like it I could return it....no questions asked.What a surprise!! This machine comes loaded with features that usually are only found in top of the line machines. For instance; elonagtion of satin stitches, memory capability, mirror imaging of decorative stitches. It has a nice stitch package, and really the only thing that could improve it would be a built in alphabet. The buttonholes are easy, and come out perfect every time. Since I also do quilting, free motion stitching is important to me, and this machine handles it great. The only thing I will not attempt on it would be huge bulky bed sized quilts, as there is not alot of room to the right of the needle bed.I know some people have had issues with the thread cassette, and bobbin winder. But as with all electronics you need to read the manual. The thread cassette comes with an adapter and will accomodate small spools to large embroidery sized cones. But it will not fit serger sized cones. The cassette perfectly threads the needle EVERY time. A real plus, as some needle threaders on my other machines are rather tempermental. The bobbin winder is also different than on other machines. The tension mechanism must be pushed all the way back for the bobbin to wind correctly. After spending an afternoon reading the manual and playing with all the features, there is no way I would return this machine....it's a keeper!!! I just completed a blouse this afternoon, and instead of packing the machine away, I'm going to keep it out and use it instead of the Janome I usually use.So, in my opinion, anyone wanting a full featured computerized machine for a good price.....I'd say go for it. The stitches can all be adjusted (length and width) the cross stitches I especially love, and the buttonholes are effortless. Oh, and the machine runs smooth and quiet, plus it's darn good lookin too.",4 "Great features for a great price I bought this machine over 8 months ago and have been continually suprised at all of its great features. After doing a lot of research on different brands and models I settled on this machine and haven't regretted my decision. There is definitely some learning involved in winding a bobbin. You have to make sure the thread sits in the middle of the bobbin before it starts winding. I also occassionaly have to use my finger to guide the thread to make sure it winds evenly. However, this is no big deal and I've read where many others have to do this on machines that cost a great deal more.The stitch quality is wonderful and with over 120 stitches to choose from I am able to always find one that suits my needs. The display offers a help menu with pictures if I need assistance.I mostly sew home dec items and clothing and this machine has handled it all.",4 "Thank you, reviewers, for your tips After much searching for the perfect sewing machine at a reasonable price, I chose this machine. I did have difficulty winding the bobbin at first; the thread was too loose and not evenly distributed on the bobbin. I want to thank reviewers for their tips on how to correct the problem. When I finally opened the bobbin winder cover as far back as it would go, the bobbin threaded perfectly. Using the cassette for the upper thread was a breeze and worked great the first time, including the automatic needle threading. Am anxious to learn how to use the wide variety of stitches. Though I've had this machine for only a short time, I would highly recommend it.",4 "TOP NOTCH MACHINE First, thank you to the reviewers before me, your comments and hints helped a lot! :-)The machine is awesome! So many decorative stitches! I took a couple of hours to read the manual which is very clear and easy to understand/follow. Then took off, tried some simple straight stitches, some decorative stitches and then wound up a new bobbin. No problem!This machine is quiet, sleek and easy to use. A real bargain for the price!",4 "Great machine-bobbin tip I bought this machine a week ago after reading the good reviews here on Amazon.I too had some early bobbin issues. I followed the helpful tips other reviewers gave, but also neglected to notice that the thread needed to almost ""click"" into place around the 2nd guide. If you don't make sure the thread is pulled correctly through the 2nd guide you'll end up with a bobbin full of loose, wasted thread. This is probably something a sewing pro would know to do, but for a beginner it was new to me. I was very happy when, on my 3rd try, I had a nicely wound bobbin.On another note...I LOVE the thread cassette! My husband was very impressed that the machine threads the needle on its own. And, he doesn't get too impressed about anything related to sewing. :)I've changed needles (regular to denim), changed presser foots and practiced almost all of the many stitches.I did make sure to read the manual and reference guides before I got started, and they were very helpful.It really is a great machine, and sews with ease!",4 "Awsome Machine I am soooo happy I purchased this machine. For all of you reading about problems with the bobbin winder DO NOT worry about it. Just follow the directions and it is a piece of cake. I have had no problems with my machine what so ever and it is sooo quick to learn. I really can't understand what all the fuss is over with the bobbin. This machine is super quiet and runs like a charm. You have optional foot pedal or stop and go right on the machine. Look around the Net and see what kind of prices you can find, I paid $199.00 for mine, ya can't beat that.This is alot of machine for the price, if you have been thinking about it I suggest you go for it, you won't regret it.",4 "Couldn't be happier. I love this sewing machine!! I would strongly reccomend this for anyone learning how to sew or just taking up machine quilting. The instruction manuel is clear and concise and the sewing machine could not be easier to use. There are so many stitches to choose from and I absolutely love the bobbin winder and the self threading needle and bobbing. Just pop the thread cartridge in and the sewing machine magically threads your neadle for you. You don't even have to worry about pulling up the bobbin thread, just start sewing. It does everything for you. I highly reccomend this machine!",4 "Wonderful I had to write this in reply to another reviewer's problem winding a bobbin. I thought I had to hold the thread too, until I figured out that the bobbin winding cover and the bobbin winding spool pin only seem like they are all the way open, and in place. They actually open farther, and then the bobbins wind up perfectly.This sewing machine is beautiful in person, runs very quietly, and can do so many different stitches! I have had no problems at all, and threading it is fun and easy - just follow the instructions :)",4 "very nice machine! This is my second Brother machine-- my first one (15 years old)died after an apartment fire. I was so upset! But that machine worked so well for me that I am now a loyal Brother user. I was a professional seamstress for a few years and there was nothing that machine could not handle. So, I decided to go buy another one and after A LOT of back and forth between several models, I settled on this one. I purchased it at Wal-Mart yesterday- It is not discontinued, in fact it is still on the website. So far, it's been perfect! :) I sewed a pair of pants on it last night-- all the threaders and winders worked perfectly the first time and it runs so quietly! I can't wait to get started on my next project! By the way, this one is half the price of the one I bought 15 years ago and it has most of the features of my old one and more! I agree with one of the other reviewers, though-- I wish it had a built in alphabet-- my old one did and it came in handy. Other than that, I oculdn't be more pleased!",4 "Great Machine I just love this sewing machine, after not sewing for many years, I decided to go back. My old Brothers was out of commission and I wanted to see what improvements had been made. WOW!!! This machine threads the needle, winds bobbins and has 150 different stitches. I don't have to use the pressure foot and can control the speed with a flick of a switch. It backstitches and is very easy to use. I haven't had a problem with it. I have owned this machine for 3 years now and never had a problem. The only thing I would change is the lighting (its a bit to low for my eye sight) but that's it.",4 "Brother CS-8150 This sewing machine is pretty user friendly. It is great for someone that was just a little more then the basic sewing machine. It has been great adding a little extra something on the items that I am creating.",3 "Sew Much Fun This is my first new sewing machine in 21 years. I am having so much fun sewing with it. I used the decorative stitches for weeks before ever sewing a straight seam! I just purchased the walking foot and quilting foot (they are not included) and can't wait to get quilting. The bobbin winder and thread cassette are so easy.The machine is so light weight, I take it to classes and can carry it with one hand.This is probably one of the best purchases I have ever made.",4 "Excellent machine! I bought this machine a few weeks ago, and it has received fairly heavy use since I received it. Its totally fantastic, and great bang for the purchase price. It consistently produces good seams with regular stitches, over a variety of fabrics. There are only two minor cons to the machine: there is not enough light over the needle area (solution, have a desk lamp) and the bobbin winding is not as automated as the manual says it should be...the automatic winding produces tangled bobbins that are useless. Winding them in the more traditional manner of older machines is much more effective. Overall, its automated features are a great asset to my aging eyes, as I no longer have to thread needles. Purchasing this machine has increased the quality of my sewing tenfold with no real improvement of skill. I wish I had had this machine a decade ago!",3 "Do not buy this machine I received this sewing machine for Christmas 2004. The first time I used it it did great. Came back the next day to finish sewing a dress and the bobbin thread kept getting tangled. Managed to finally finish that dress and moved onto the next dress. I had to change thread color and the automatic threader stopped working, the bobbin would not wind properly. It was only winding at the top of the bobbin and not evenly throughout the bobbin. I pulled the manual back out and re-read the instructions and started over from scratch and continued with the same problems. Finally got to sewing again and the needle position keeps moving so it does not sew in a straight line. The stitches are also loose with the tension setting on 5. I adjusted the tension up and down and the thread stayed the same.I'm returning this sewing machine and will be getting a new machine and it will not be another Brother!",0 "16 issues/concerns/problems & worse...no online manual/help I started making a list of my concerns with the Brother CS-8150 from day one...many of my 16 complaints already noted by other reviewers. Must say:1. actual MANUAL MISINFORMS - sometimes the pictures tell a different story from the written instructions - so be very careful when following the steps.2. FAULTY PAGE NUMBERS in the index misinform - often the page indicated is not the correct one. And no online manual to ccorrect these dumb mistakes.3. the machine HAS NO ACTUAL WORDS ON THE BUTTONS, or near them,such as ""Lift Foot"", ""Start/Stop"", ""Reverse"" and ""Speed"" to reduce guess time, and eliminates confusion when user starts panicking over some machine operation.4. AWFUL DISPLAY GRAPHICS can be vastly improved as difficult to see what they refer to, since pictures so badly presented. Finer resolution? Display is SIGN LANGUAGE!5. UNRELIABLE TENSION changes unexpectely needing frequent adjustment. same as bobbin thread gets used up.6. NEEDLE THREADING STOPPED altogether!LASTLY, what an arrogant company not to put a Manual online. Customer service is halfway, incomplete, nontrusting, and non-concerned for us buyers. Amazon provides a means for its buyers to obtain manuals - but Brother says No to that, we don't want to help! I have found with many products - such as answering machines, sound systems, dvd players, etc. - manuals get lost, damaged or outdated. BROTHER INC., take a hint! I phoned BBrother's HQ in Canada and a woman - whose phone attitude was that the customer service call was a bother and nuisance - told me they will only sell me a copy of the manual for $7 and mail it to me for another $6 - no thanks!",1 "I didn't like this machine I bought this model sewing machine from Walmart last December for the same price that Amazon is offering. The plastic thread case worried me when I saw it because I wondered how long it would last because it's not high quality. I have been sewing for over 30 years and I sat at that machine for over two hours trying to wind a bobbin. The machine just couldn't wind a bobbin properly! I tried technical support with absolutely no luck. Hoping that maybe I just happen to have a lemon, I returned the machine to Walmart and picked up an identical machine. I brought the machine home and first thing I did was try to wind a bobbin. A full spool later and no luck. All the bobbins I tried to wind were unusable. I returned that machine and bought a Janome. I have learned that Walmart has discontinued carrying this model along with other major stores. I guess Brother dumped all of them off here at Amazon.",0 "A good investment When my wife said her old machine of 30 years vintage had given up the ghost, I went to Amazon. When given the options available, she chose the Brother CS 8150. As she filled the thread casette, she was amazed that the needle was automatically threaded! She has been delighted with this machine. The instructions were well written and and could be understood by her generation that don't take well to computers!",4 "This is a beautiful machine! I bought this machine 9 months ago and I love it!! It sews like a dream. It's very quiet! The manual is well written and easy to follow. Bobbin winding is a cinch, as long as, the cover to the bobbin winding mechanism is fully opened (pushed back as far as it will go) and the bobbin winding pin is fully extended. I do have a problem with the automatic threading cassette. Sometimes it threads the needle the first time. Other times it may take 5 or 6 times to get it to thread. I'm sure it is my fault most of the time, but I'm not always sure what I'm doing wrong. I got this machine to take to quilt camp as it is not as heavy as the Viking and is easier to transport. This is a beautiful machine and I think you will be very happy with it. Enjoy and Happy Stitching!!",4 "Great machine I just got this machine after using an 8+ yr old machine.I love it!I have had no issues with spool cartridge or bobbin winding.I think they are both super easy to use.I can't stop sewing!",4 "Save your money...buy a singer!! I was initially impressed when I first bought this machine. It was fairly simple to use. After a few months the computerized part of the machine shorted out (my sissors touched the needle when I was clipping a thread), which has made the machine now useless. I called Brothers NOT tollfree support line,and was on hold for a half hour. The 'lady' I spoke too was definately not helpful(or courteous), I can take the machine 200 miles away to their 'authorized service center' otherwise they can't help me. So basically I now have a $300 paperweight. After dealing with the support center, and with their sub-par product, I will never buy another brother anything. Save your money, buy a singer to start with!!!",0 "Best machine I've ever had I've owned a Singer and wasn't impressed. I have owned 2 other Brothers in the past and liked them fine, but this is an exceptional machine. I've never had anything like it. I was so impressed, my mother wanted one and has recently received it. Don't waste your money on an expensive machine, this is a great deal and you won't get more for you money.",4 "I LOVE IT I PURCHASED THIS MACHINE A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND I LOVE IT. IT HAS SO MANY FEATURES AND IT IS GREAT. I HAVENT USED ALL THE FEATURES YET BUT I AM TRYING NEW ONES EVERYDAY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS MACHINE TO ANYONE THAT LIKES TO SEW. I WOULD ALSO RECOMMEND IT TO BEGINNERS BECAUSE IT IS SO EASY TO USE. YOU WONT REGRET PURCHASING THIS MACHINE AT LEAST I HAVENT!",4 "VERY GOOD MACHINE I'm not a professional sewer, but I do need a good machine for repairing clothing, sewing up new clothing, curtains... the usual household stuff. And I have found this machine very good. The bobbin works just fine; the manual is clear -- it just takes a few concentrated minutes to read it and to follow it the first couple of times you thread the bobbin, and thread the needle, and it works JUST FINE. I've have no problem with it at all so far. It's a very nice sewing machine.",4 "great machine for a beginner I am writting this review for my daughter...who is 9 years old...I am a mechanical engineer and truly admire the mechanism to of the self threading mechanism...I believe that this is an excellent machine for a beginner..my 9 year old is truly enjoying it.. and I could see that she could exploit all the stiches...where most people would be bored with them...in a short period she has explored many stiches..and hopefully people like her will become our future designers...due to the ease that machines like these have to offer...",4 "Buyer Beware I have only used my machine twice (once to try the different stitches on a scrap piece of fabric and the second time at an attempt to make a ironing board cover.) I had not completed my project when the automatic needle threader no longer worked. I kept attempting it and re-read the manual to see if I had done something wrong but the parts that complete the process are no longer in sync, and one part no longer functions at all.My reverse stitch no longer works either.Also, when I unpacked the machine from the shipping carton I found a bobbin full of red thread already in place, obviously someone else had returned this machine.Based upon the very little use I got out of this product, I will not purchase another ""Brother"" Sewing Machine.ALSO, you should know that the ""150 Stitch Function"" Is an exaggeration, this machine has only 117 different stitches, as some of them are repeated in the four sections: Garment Construction, Decorative Stitches, Heirloom Stitches and Quilting Stitches.I have not bought a new sewing machine in almost 20 years and the product desription was vague, so I assumed that because it has a ""Mongoram Foot"" that it also DID monograms. Therefore, I wish Amazon or whomever is in charge of the product description was more explicit or provided the manual on-line as some of the other reviewers had requested.It is very disappointing to find I bought a machine that is much less than I expected, but it is even worse to find it is made of such poor quality.",0 "Don't Buy This Machine! This machine has been a nightmare from the day I purchased it. I have been sewing for over 30 years and have never had so much frustation as I have experienced with this machine. The tension does not stay in place and the bobbin winder has been repaired and still does not work properly. I doubt that it ever will. And now the automatice threader does not work because all the mechanism fell out of the bottom of the machine. I agree with comments made that the manual is full of errors as well and this is a shame because you have to keep going back to it to try to make things work on this machine. Buyer beware.... DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!",0 "Does the job The case is fine for what I need - carting my sewing machine to classes. It is less rigid than I expected and sometimes I fear that the clasps will flip open (which they have not), the up side is that it is lighter than I thought and I can easily carry my machine wherever I need to go.",3 "case Good sturdy case, but as it is a universal case the sewing machine does slip around a little bit.",3 "Brother 5300 Sewing Machine Case Not much to say other than it works perfectly protecting my wifes Serger. She depends upon it regularly and it always comes back for more abuse.",3 "Brother 5300 Sewing Machince Carry case We are generally satisfied with the overall quality and feel the price is more than reasonable.",3 "Warped and Disappointed in Case Misled to believe this case would hold the sewing machine safely; bottom of case is warped and doesn't sit flat; had to pay to return to Amazon. Very disappointed.",0 "Too big for Brother CS600i I bought this case to protect my new Brother CS600i sewing machine, but the case a few inches too large on every side! Also, the case has the look and feel of aged plastic.",0 "Flimsy I got this ""universal case"" but it's little more than a box with a snap on lid. There are no provisions for securing the machine or its parts, just set the machine on the tray and clip the lid on. I'm a little disappointed.",1 "My 49 year old machine finally died!! When my old machine died on me I was fit to be tied. With little money and hating to have to read and learn a whole new machine...I settled on the Brother. It arrived in no time and was soooo easy to use. The instructions were simple and really not much change from my 49 year old machine. I used it for two days and put it in the case I also bought and put it away until next time. VERY HAPPY - THANK YOU ""BROTHER""!",4 "Large, durable, easy to close and transportation I bought my machine(Brother XL-2600i) for a year and did not have the box, but now I'm very happy to be able to conserve or saved, without fear of being malatrate.very spacious, white color and in the box you can save some items for sewing,excellent buy.the only incomveniente is that if Amazon is not direct shipping between wing in my home country, to pay the postage went private for $ 43 more than the cost of the product that was reasonably priced and do not pay shipping. First confirm the shipment directly to the house, as would be much cheaper.",4 "Case Study This came quickly, almost too quickly as the sewing machine we ordered it for took another 3 weeks. The case is sturdy and does hold the machine, but without customizing the inside, there is no way to stabilize the machine in the carrier. We used the Styrofoam from the packing crate from the sewing machine, but foam cutouts would be preferable. Without modifications, carrying the case with a machine in it is a tricky ordeal, careful balancing necessary to avoid sudden shifts and possible damage to the machine. I doubt the plastic would withstand serious trauma. OK for storage, not ideal.",2 "easy to carry I can fit my sewing machine & its gear along with some of my tools I use when sewing in this handy carrying case. The handle is comfortable.",4 "Works for me I am very satisfied with this product and it's arrival time. It fits everything inside. I like the light weight.",4 "I would not buy this again Really offers limited protection over a cardboard box. In fact, the box that the swing machine shipped in would offer more protection.The box is poorly constructed and takes up extra space.",1 "perfect for my use i bought this to cover my entire machine plus its cords without having to do magic tricks and jam it in there or unplug it from the side, but just, unplug from the wall and wrap up loosely and put inside so my cats weren't getting to it and i could just fasten the clamps and move it with ease. Perfect size for my machine for this purpose... if I'd wanted a closer fit, so that it wouldn't wobble and tip inside the case, i would have needed to find a different one. Well made/tough, and easy to use/open/close, etc.",4 "worst carrying case! Unfortunately I was not lucky with this product, it misses two pieces will eventually cause me a problem, one at the hang piece and another one at the clips.",1 "Brother Carrying Case The carrying case protects my new machine and affords me the opportunity to store other sewing peripherals too. Fits my storage closet perfectly.",4 "Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case I am happy with the Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case . It is made of very sturdy material and has plenty of room for extra items such as the power cord to be placed in it.",4 "Sewing Machine Case Great Transaction, received in a timely manner and received in good condition. Fits my brother SE400, and I can even put my embroidery attachment in the case along with the machine. Love it....",4 "a bit clumsy Works for what it is; a protector for my sewing machine. I just wish I'd looked at Target first. They have one a bit cheaper plus in a few colors and a bit more slim lined so it takes up less space with the same idea. Still it does work. Just make sure you buy a universal so it will fit your standard model sewing machine.",3 "Universal carrying case for sewing machine Sturdy, practical. and made in the USA. The only negative is that it doesn't really keep the machine in place inside the case, but otherwise a practical purchase.",3 "Not happy I received two sewing machine carrying cases and both were broken. We I called to let them know they woman acted like I was making it up that how could it happen twice.",0 "Two machines could have fit I received this case as a Christmas gift and was surprised to find how huge it was. I have a Brother XL- 3750 and two machines could have fit in the case. More damage would have been done to the machine by banging around in the case than out of it. I returned it. I was also shocked to see the piece of metal that held the handle in place on the inside of the lid was rusted and it was supposed to be brand new. Too bad, but much too bulky.",0 "Case for sewing machine This was a gift to go with the sewing machine I purchased for my daughter for Christmas. It met expectations.",3 "love it! this is a great case, it fits perfectly for the machine i bought it for and also i can tell that if i get a different machine it would probabaly fit that too. i got this so i would be able to take my machine while we travel and i feel very confident that i can do that witout having any damage occus to my machine. it was also a really good price/value",4 "Perfect for storage This was a gift for our daughter, along with a sewing machine. She will use it infrequently so it is a compact and convenient way to store it.",4 "dirty and scratched Not worth the effort to return for cheap item. Opened a supposedly new item in what appeared to be new packaging. The case was obviously used. Had several scratches on it and some black and green goo that I had to try to scrub off.",2 "Top didn't fit the Bottom I sent it back because the top and bottom did not fit unless I pushed and pulled to get the two pieces together",0 "brother carrying case I bought this case to store my brother sewing machine. It is compact and able to store easily.Very sturdy.",3 "Smooth fit. This machine was ordered for use with a Brother CP-6500 sewing machine. The machine fits perfectly and leaves enough spare room to store the users manuals with the machine. It is lightweight but very strong with a good sturdy handle attached to the top. The closure latches are a little stiff at this point but not bad. On the flip side there is absolutely no chance of them popping open by accident. Over all a very nice item and well worth the price.",4 "Light weight and durable I received a sewing machine and this carrying case as a gift. I am very happy with both products! The case was reasonably priced and is durable, as well as light weight.",4 "It fits and then some I got this case for my Brother CP7500 sewing machine with extension table and hard cover. This case is large enough to hold everything with a bit of room to spare. Granted I had to wedge the table in between the base of the machine and the case, but it works ok.I was a bit concerned when I got this because I heard some rattling around inside the box. Once I opened, I saw a rectangular piece of plastic and 2 press on washers. It didn't take long to figure out where they go. The plastic is a cover that hides the place where the latch goes through the bottom part of the case. I just slipped it back in and was good to go. Next the washers. The only place where the could go is on the plastic nubs where the handle goes through the top. Pushed them on and voila... all done. I don't know how these got loose inside the box... but wanted to share in case this happens to you.This case is light but seems pretty sturdy. A-OK for the price I think.",3 "Brother Sewing Machine Case It is a good price the only drawback was it was too large for the sewing machine even though in the description it said it was the proper size. I was able to adapt it to the machine we have. GOOD BUY!!!",2 "The sewing machine case The Carrying Case came as promised and everything fit. It is much more practical than the box that the sewing machine was being stored in. It offers better protection to the parts on the machine and makes it easier to transport.",3 "it is just So-So for your Sew-Sewing needs. The Case is a big cheap plastic case that will fit almost any size sewing machine because it is NOT unique to any brand. I do not know why they even call it a Brother case.I bought it for my Brother 2600i since it does not come with one. The 2600i rattles around in there...I have to put old fabric in there to position and cushion it. The sewing machine still floats to one side making it awkward to carry since it is side heavy.Overall- it is a Hard Case to store your sewing machine. The inside plastic Cards that are suppose to cover the latch rivets fall out and are useless.I have not seen anything better on Amazon so I am keeping it... but it is nothing t get excited about.If Brother actually came out with a custom case that held my sewing machine - like the SC6000 does (which comes with it fro free) I would leave this case in a minute. I should have just bought that sewing machine for that reason alone!",1 "Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case I was a little disappointed that the sewing machine did not fasten into the case like my old one. However, it work fine to protect the sewing machine and carry it around.",4 "Storage and portabilty I don't have a sewing table or station so I use this to store my sewing machine. I find it easy to carry my machine up and down stairs.",4 "good case f A good case great at a very good cost. I would buy it again",2 "Great for serger! And great price too! This is perfect for my serger sewing machine. The serger fits perfectly in the middle and the two ends allow just enough room to store extras like sewing manual and foot pedal and cords. At $17.99 plus free S & H the price can't be beat. I have the hard square serger case too but much prefer this one.",4 "Sew anywhere I wanted to easily take my Brother portable on RV trips and this allows me to do just that. Too bad the manufacturers don't all provide cases for their machines when you buy them, but this one fills the bill perfectly.",4 "Super Machine I bought this for my daughter's first sewing machine and eventhough, it has advanced features, she still can understand the directions and uses it to make clothing repairs that once she had to rely on her drycleaners.",4 "Fit's more than just my sewing machine Nice case, light weight and big enough to store my sewing machine, power cord, foot pedal, manual and more! Good purchase!",4 "I like the large size of this case I just purchased the Brother SQ 9000, which came with a hard cover, but not a carrying case. I was hoping this case would be large enough to fit both the sewing machine and it's cover inside, and it is. This way I don't have to find a different storage place for the hard cover. There's also enough room to tuck in my large quilting tray, which I keep in the box it came in and just slide it inside the case next to the machine. I also put the accessories that came with the machine into a small plastic bin and can keep that inside this sewing machine case right with the machine. I gave it four stars because it's made of a very flimsy plastic, which I'm not sure is going to hold up well over time. I've had my old machine for 30 years and the hard case has taken a beating and there's not a ding in it. This case might not last that long.",3 "Protection at its best I have recently bought a sewing machine and I wanted to be able to take it with me when I go to my camper on the weekends, I was worried about transporting it all the time without protection so I ordered this case, it is hard plastic with a handle on top for easy carrying. The clips on the bottom are pretty reliable I have no doubt about the safety of my machine. The other benefit is there is extra room in the case around my machine for a small sewing kit, so I have everything I need in this one case. I would recommend this case to anyone who likes to take their machines with them or even if you have to store your machine in a closet or something like that, this case is sturdy enough to handle having things sat on top of it. After viewing many cases for sewing machines I feel this one offered the best protection and it was also the cheapest, I paid under $30 with S&H included.",4 "Nice Case! The case is somewhat bulky but there isn't any way around that when you are trying to accomodate several types of machines. I ordered a Brother SE-400 machine and was looking for a case to put it in to protect it from the curious fingers of my toddler. I ordered this case thinking it was universal to all Brother machines, at least so that it would be safe. Then, I was just browsing though the reviews and saw all of the complaints about how big, bulky and ugly the case is and one where the dimensions were mentioned. My SE-400 is a bit larger than other portable machines because of the embroidery base. I confess, I didn't think to compare dimensions when I ordered it. I've spent the past few days wondering if I would need to return the case because the machine dimensions were larger than what the dimensions for the case are stated to be. When my machine and case both arrived today, the first thing I did was take my machine, all the accessories and try to put them into my case. Thankfully the 4x4 embroidery base is removable and the machine, accessories, embroidery base, foot pedal and manuals all fit in very well! I was very impressed. The case, admittedly, looks like a cat carrier but I might let my toddler loose with some markers for a 'one-of-a-kind' look, or I might decorate it myself. The case is largely a rectangle so will store in a corner, closet or nook fairly well, and can take some light weight on top of it without damaging structure. I'd have given this 5 stars if there were a way to secure the machine inside, so as not to shift while moving the case. However, some gorilla glue or super glue and a few dog collars (or other adjustable straps with clips or fasteners on the end) and you can customize the case any way that you want. I like the idea of being able to place the straps/machine where they work best for me. All in all, a great, basic cover. Good price, too. I think I will spruce the case up somewhat and add in those straps, but otherwise, I'm really happy with it!",3 "Rating 4 Stars I bought the Brother 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine - XL-2600i and needed the carrying case as it didn't come with one. The case will work but it does not fit snug, it moves around a little bit when carrying it. My old Singer machine had a case that came with it so it fit snug, so compared to that it is not perfect but it works fine.",3 "Quality This is a great case. My machine fits perfectly and there is some extra room for thread and a small amount of fabric. The folks that shipped it even included a personal note of appreciation! Thanks.",4 "It does it's job.... While this case may be too large for standard sewing machines, I purchased mine specifically for the Brother 1034 Serger. With that in mind, I have to say it fits around the serger perfectly, with enough room to store peddle, some accessories and manual. For $20, I think it is a good buy and does what it has to....protect my machine and make it easier to transport.",3 "Okay, but not great I was disappointed in that this case is just a plastic box with no way of locking a sewing machine into place so it doesn't shift around. The seller got it here quick as a wink so I have no complaints with the seller.",2 "Fast delivery!! Wow, the shipment arrived soooo fast!! Great service from the vendor!!!This is a good item for someone with an older sewing machine like mine that is taller and larger that the newer more compact models. My machine fit inside with extra space for the foot pedal and an accessory box to be comfortably tucked around the machine. I think of it more as a storage case than a carrying case since my older metal Kenmore is too heavy to really be portable.",3 "Fantastic It's a fantastic buy and it works wonderfully....I would recommend this item to anyone and you can't beat the price.",4 "A Larger Multi-Purpose Case / Plus Update 8/2012 I have 4 of these cases. I like them because they are indeed larger and have extra 'nooks' for putting the extra accessories, foot pedal, manuals, extra books, material and sometimes a small sewing kit for when I take it to class.The size is OK for my smaller White 2000 serger and lots of sewing accessories and material; also good for my Elna 744 serger (larger machine) with pedal and extra feet and manuals. If all you want is something just your machine's size, then better get the smaller Singer sewing case. Do some measuring to be sure. This case is for stand alone machine heads and not the type that needs to be attached with the 2 hinge pegs (for flatbed). I'm very happy with these cases for the above reasons.UPDATE - 7 Aug 2012: In the past few years I have bought three more of these larger cases, one just this past April. So far, the quality has been the same in all of them, same thickness of plastic and the tops fit correctly into the bottom groove when locked into place -- lucky me considering how our world's cut-price/cut-quality mentality has ruined many a favorite item.One of the machines housed in this case is an older, smaller metal sewing machine and it slides a bit. I put a piece of a spongy drawer liner in the bottom and that stopped the sliding. I still find it best to pack a few things around the machine. I wrap the controller (foot pedal) and cords in an old t-shirt to avoid scratching and that rag doubles as a wipe rag when needed. I keep the extra presser feet, bobbins and spare needles in a clear plastic cosmetic bag with the machine. The manual was downloaded from the internet, printed out and is housed in the case also. The home sewn sewing machine cover fits in there just fine. I keep a small portable sewing kit for when I haul this to classes and I add it to the case before loading the car. So far, every class sewing project (bag with fabric, lining, interfacing, zippers, thread, pattern) has fit inside with the machine (a large quilt would not, of course). I don't have issues with space so these store well for me.",4 "Too bulky While the dimensions of this product were certainly given in the description and I take some responsibility for not getting my tape measure out, the picture gave me the impression that the case was more compact than it turned out to be. The fact that it is a ""universal"" carrying case means that it is much larger than needed to accomodate the sewing machine I bought. This is because it is intended to also accomodate a serger, which is a larger machine. Space considerations were a factor in my decision to purchase a new machine and the unwieldy size of the new case made it unacceptable to me. If space is not a problem, this case would be OK.",1 "yuck This case is ugly and very cheap looking. It is also way too big for my standard sewing machine. My machine knocks around inside of it, defeating the purpose of a protective case. I did not want to give this item even one star, but the system just works that way.",0 "Great case; it fits everything This case is really good, it fits my 1034D Brothe serger very nicely. The only thing I wish it has, is a compartment below the sewing machine, like with a little trap door or something. but other than that, its great, and it does its job well",3 "Way Too Big! The picture of the item is deceiving as its taken from the side, so you can't see how enormous it really is. It takes up too much storage space too. I recommend seeing if the Singer case might fit better.",0 "Good but too big for my sewing machine I think they should have 2 universal sewing cases. 1 For big machines, 1 for small ones. I just bought a small sewing machine and also bought this case. It's good quality, and highly recommend it to protect your machine, but this one it's too big for my machine.But anyway I can recommend this product, it's good quality and will help you protect your machine.",4 "NO PROBLEM! I had read the reviews before purchasing this case to house my new Brother sewing machine. I knew it would probably be oversized. So, I saved the syrofoam bottom that my sewing machine came packed in, and it fit nicely into the Brother 5300 Universal Case bottom. I just put my machine in there and it's secure and safe! Thank goodness for AMAZON REVIEWS because I was prepared!",4 "Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case Do not bother to buy this sewing machine case. It is crappy! Don't be fooled by the ""Universal"" phrase of this product. I have a Brother sewing machine so i bought this item. When i got it, i placed my sewing machine and it rattles around inside the case. I don't see what is so ""Universal"" about this. There is too much room inside and my machine tips over to its sides when i lift to carry the case. It's terrible!!! I'd give NO star but i don't have that choice on the selection. I wanted to return it but it's not worth the shipping charge that will show up on my refund due to Amazon's policies. By then i would probably only get at most $12.00 back in refunds.",0 "Plenty of extra room for supplies and unfinished projects I recently purchased this carrier to accompany my daughter's Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine. That is a large machine, as sewing machines go. This carrier easily holds it, plus the cords and foot pedal, plus a project book, a couple yards of fabric, and a few small tools such as your pincushion, seam rippers, thread snips and/or shears. This is great if you take the case to class with you, or if you want to store your current project with your sewing machine. For us, it functions like a little self contained sewing center. Want to sew? Everything is in one spot. Need to reclaim your desk or table? Everything goes back in the case. Works very well for that type of in-between-sessions storage.This is not so good, however, if you are looking for something very compact, or if you want your machine to fit snugly in the case, to prevent knocking about. The case itself is lightweight and sturdy, but once packed full, can be quite heavy. It also easily takes up twice as much room as a large sewing machine. If all you need is sturdy storage for your sewing machine, you can get by with a much smaller case. This particular case measures 12x14x18 inches. My Brother 10-Stitch measures 6x13x15 inches (with the thread spool in the retracted position,) which means that the case more than doubles the volume needed for storing my machine.All in all, I was pleased with the purchase, since my main objective was to keep things clean, together and undamaged in between sewing sessions on the dining room table. It does that quite well. However if I was going to travel with my machine, I would recommend 1) a smaller case and a lightweight machine, and 2) carrying your other supplies in a separate totebag, so you don't have a big 25 pound package to lug around.Lastly, shop around for price. I was disappointed when the price on this case dropped by five dollars the week after I purchased it. I paid $30, and it was worth it for us to have it here for Christmas, but $25 or $20 (which is the cost of a generic case at a bigbox store) would have been better. Why pay more than you have to?",4 "Sewing Machine carrying case My new sewing machine that I bought at the same time fits perfect. Light weight and easy to use.",3 "Nice Nice item. It was shipped quickly. I not only got my sewing machine to fit in there but all the accessories also fit in the case.",3 "Exactly what I needed! I had to move with my sewing machine so I bought the case to keep in safe during travel. At first, I was concerned that there was so much room inside the case. I know it's a universal case so it's going to be a bit big for some machines. However, it ended up working out perfectly because it meant I could add bubbling wrap around my machine and still fit it inside the case! Survived the move perfectly and now makes for easy storage in my house.",4 "Solid! This case is solid. I remember my mother having a flimsy case she carried her machine in. This thing is way beyond that. It felt so rugged I had to put it to the test. I do not endorse this, however I stood on it. I weigh nearly 200 lb and decided that is more abuse than this carrying case will ever see.",4 "Love it! The case is spacious and holds not only the sewing machine...but can also supplies and manual along side machine too.",4 "Great case I bought this machine to house a Singer 5-thread serger. My main objective was to have something to put the serger under in order to maintain threading and protect from dust. It fits the bill. I had a large appliance cover that I was putting over the machine and static electricity would cause the threads to adhere to the cloth cover-not good. I would imagine that cloth cases might cause the same threading problem The fact that this is a large, firm case does indeed solve the problem. Also, it is a universal case and any problem of movement could easily be remedied by housing accessories, foot pedal, and a little styrofoam (if needed). I can see that the hinges in time might not be that reliable and one could put a stylish belt around the middle for added security before that happens. I would not trust the hinges forever as they are secured in the plastic. I probably would have given it 4 stars if I was using it as a carry case because of the hinges. All in all, though, this is a great case. Also for those of you wondering, there is no Brother logo on the case so this is not a concern if your machine is another brand. A bit big it is, but certainly not huge. Wonderful value.",4 "Excellent Durablity Very pleased with the product.. the locking on the sides are very secure and the handle is also sturdy.. perfect for protecting your investment... ( machine ) great value for your money",4 "Good case It's a little big, but not a big deal. You can put supplies(needles, bobbins, etc) in it as well and not just the sewing maching",3 "One size fits all Durable and easy to clean. Works as expected and it has a handle. Pretty much everything I was looking for in a case.",4 "Fits Brother PE500 Embroidery Machine I was looking for a case big enough to fit my Brother PE 500 embroidery machine WITHOUT the embroidery arm attached and this case fit the bill. The length is the perfect size, it is a little big width wise but it allows me to fit the hoops, chords, and arm inside the case. If you're looking for a case to take this machine places with you I wouldn't recommend this case bc of how big it is width wise. I bought a rolling cart with a 50% off coupon at Michael's that works great for this purpose.",3 "very good product I bought a newer model Brother sewing machine but my old model still runs fine and I'm keeping it. Needed a case to store it and this was perfect. Arrived very quickly in excellent condition and my machine fit in it great along with the pedal and sewing manual. It was very helpful that the exact size of the case was included in the ad.",4 "Great Case! Spacious for my Brother with room to spare for caring project. Arrived ahead of promised delivery date. PLEASED!!",4 "Light and strong Light and strong can fit on my sewing machine and still have more space to put more stuff",4 "Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case As the other reviews have pointed out the case is big and bulky, but its sturdy and lightweight. I take it with me to sewing class a few times a week and have not had any issues with it. There is a lot of space left if you just have a standard sewing machine, but I use the space to store my sewing notions, this way I always have everything with me.",4 "The best For the price, I think that it is the best deal on the market. Free super savers shipping is a great incentive.",4 "Sewing machine caring case Having a cover for the sewing machine, in my opinion, extends the life of the machine and parts...it doesn't collect as much dust or moisture from the air, which can cause all kinds of problems. This cover also helps get it out-of-sight when company comes and aids in portability.",3 "Love my case. I purchased this product for my wife because we travel a lot and she takes her surger with her. The case is well built and allows other small items to be placed around the surger for storage. It is light weight but strong. I am so happy I found this product and highly recommend it.",4 "Safe Cover The cover is made to fit several different sewing machines. It latches down securely and has a carrying handle. My only criticism is that since it is made for many machines, it is wider and bulkier that is needed for the Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine that we bought.",3 "Great Product Was more then expected. There was room for the sewing machine plus room for other sewing essentials.",4 "sewing case The case came very fast. It is the size they said it was.The case is very good for storing your machine and my sewing machine fit in it with plenty of room to spare. Not great for taking places , a little too big.But will kept your machine safe and clean.",4 "it fits and protects I purchased this case with my brother SE400 Home Sewing/Embroidery machine. It fits perfectly. The embroidery table sits on it's side next to the main machine and I have room for all the accessories the manuals as well as extra thread and some material. It fits in the trunk of my Honda Civic with room to spare,(I also store my food dehydrator, meat slicer, and stand mixer in my car's trunk). I need to take my machine with me and it provides great protection for my machine.",4 "Brother 5300 an excellent machine for the money I bought the Brother 5300 for my daughter who does not have much machine sewing experience and she loves it. Her only problem was figuring out how to wind the bobbin but I have found that with many sewing machines.",4 "Recieved damaged I like the way the cover looks but it was damaged when I got it. I don't know how that could have happened because it was in an outer box and the inner box it was in was not damaged at all. I am bummed, now I have to hassle with retuning it. I will get another one though :)",0 "cr The item shipped intact. Didn't need it since sewing machine came with a case so returned it. Did not open the box to view item.",4 "wrapping I had package wrapped and it was torn the bag was to small for the box and now i have to wrap it that was $10 down the drain",2